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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Rocco210:
I just bought a "unlocked" note 8 and everything was clean when I checked it and everything works and is activated but when I was scrolling though the settings I saw under "knox" there's a Rent-a-center profile with the contact number and everything on it and had no idea why, So I've been doing research about what it means and a looking for a solution when I found out that the phone is though them and if it's not paid off they can remotely lock you out of it and I want to prevent that from happening because I paid alot of money for this phone! I had another note 8 before this one that i broke the screen on and it was locked to AT&T(which I don't have) so I got help on here with rooting it and putting new firmware on it which worked. So I don't know if doing that again will take care of the issue or what I should do? If anyone has any advice or knows what I should do please let me know!! Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] English_Gentleman:
If you own the phone, ie, paid for it all then I'd go back to where you got it from and tell them to take it off.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] OnnoJ:
Contact seller and possibly even rent-a-center to check what status of phone is. If issues do exist, demand a refund of the seller.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
Wow, was curious how much they charge.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Rocco210:
I already did that and they said it wasn't paid off fully and to contact the person I bought it from which I've already tried but nothing.. That's why I'm looking for a solution now before I get locked out because they said it's only a matter of time before it happens when the store it was rented from shuts it off and then I'm screwed. I didn't even know you could RENT A PHONE !
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BigMosley:
....why would anyone do this.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
For folks that are less advantaged than us I guess. But in reality, I don't agree with it.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] BigMosley:
For $174/month you can get the phone in device installments and service from any carrier for less.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] GuestK00136:
".....I got help on here with rooting it and putting new firmware on it which worked. So I don't know if doing that again will take care of the issue or what I should do?"

No. Root isn't an option in this scenario nor is flashing new firmware.

It appears that Rent-A-Center utilizes a Mobile Device Management solution which, in turn, is dependent on KNOX.

With the current root option for the Snapdragon 835 & Note 8, we don't the ability to alter or remove the partition in question.

However

There are services available ONLINE which MIGHT help you; look for yourself.

Even if you were able to remove the lock, they could still blacklist the device for non-payment.

This puts you back at square one.

Talk to Rent-A-Center directly and explain the situation.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Nick216ohio:
God I feel violated just looking at that. Those places should be banned. I'd rock a $100 phone before I ever paid that crap.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Limeybastard:
The six months same as cash made me chuckle.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Chocu1a:
Guaranteed OP bought an under contract RAC phone. Phone is gonna get locked and op will be SOL.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Sounds to me like the person you bought it from pulled a fast one, phone is probably not even close to being paid off & he sold it.

Like AHE said, even if you were able to remove that RAC lock on it, they can still blacklist if that's the case (phone not being paid off).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] douger1957:
Most of Rent-a-Center's clientele couldn't borrow a buck for a soda. They don't have the credit rating to get a phone at a more mainstream price.

And before anyone screams about RAC's "predatory" business model, consider that most of their customers got into the credit mess they're in by getting stuff they couldn't afford or thought they were too slick to not pay and get away with it. They're a match made in heaven.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] Nick216ohio:
You have good points. But rent a center places are straight up predatory business. If customers credit not able to get phone on payment plan. Then straight out deny them. For the better off of person.

I would feel like I had no soul working and selling to people at places like that. Double price stepping over the line. Tripled price jesus christ that's insane! Those type of places and others should be banned.

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Nothing like paying $500 over original price. Like I said rent a center and checkNcash type places should be banned. Jesus christ those companies are pathetic.

OP I feel really bad for getting shafted :(
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] obyrd1983:
I've figured out how to make it work if you're interested
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] butchieboy:
If you were able to root it, install Titanium backup, there is a file that is installed by Rent a center. It cannot be unistalled..I tried to and it vanishes for a few minutes but is reinstalled. Even after device is paid off you have to call rent a center and get their loss prevention department and they will remotely remove it. Even when I rooted and installed a rom the file was there. Trust me on this, I was silly enough to get a device from them yrs ago and even after the 90 days same as cash it took them over a month to take the file off my phone.

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I believe the file is sec.abt
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] sholat:
Note 8 Rent a center locked

Yes please share thanks!

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for my case they want shy of $1800 for a note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] magmafire:
actually i bought a note 8 on ebay after 2 months use my phone was locked too with its was saying rent a center and asking for password

a friend of mine has commented on facebook post for someone who was saying he have sucessfully removed this lock

i did contacted him on his facebook he told me to send picture of the lock i did send it and he said he can unlock it he asked me for 90$ to remove the lock i accept and and paid him via skrill he asked for team viewer the logged to my pc then made the screen black and i do not know what he did then he tell me to do some steps and volla my phone was in download mode for 2 minutes then rebooted and i cant believe the lock was gone

this is the link where i found his post

www . facebook . com/ baselalzoupi/posts/2089441677959653

and this his facebook id page where i contacted him

www . facebook . com/ baselalzoupi

i cant post links because i just registered to make you guys know about it because i spent 1 month searching for solution

remove spaces in the link to make it work
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] winol:
Good for you! That guy probably works in rent a center!!
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] rsswga:
i know they do ipads and laptops, but a phone, thats just messed up
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] shouren04:
Damn, talk about brave, I would never let some remotely log into my computer & be fine with making the screen black so I couldn't see what was going on. I understand their reasoning for it but hell no, never would I.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] juggking:
I've got a way...it includes flashing it and blocking knoxs connection you have to have another smart phone to cut off hotspot on and off when signing in so it cant update...if you need help I can it took me 3 days no sleep to get it as I bought this from someone on craigslist thjat stopped responding and it was my only option
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] TheMadScientist:
Guys you should always check device imeis before purchasing anywhere....

Thats that.. This day in age we all know this....

These phones are stolen property in sense every which way,

I can understand each of you may have paid much money for these devices....

but in the end this is tryin to bypass stolen phones they where not that individuals to properly sale....

Small claims courts and such with RAC and individual

I tell all if the seller has a issue giving you imei to check them them to shove off It is laws most places that something of this value be given with a sales receipt be it a hand written and individual has issues siging name date address and checked number they .you can get on some where else

Either way this thread is closed
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] vtec303:
Great info, thanks for your findings, but I don't think these apps can be deleted? or is it ok to remove them? cheers
[OnePlus 5T  Questions & Answers] ClinicalTrack:
Can they be removed? Not sure yet. I'm going to remove the following and test on my 5T.

/system/vendor/app/CABLService/

/system/vendor/app/Perfdump/

/system/vendor/app/SecProtect/

/system/vendor/app/SVIService/
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMFACTORY:
Hi i am sarthak aka romfactory i am a official maintainer of RR OREO and other few roms i also own a mi max 2 now i was getting so many messages on xda to build for mi max 2 now i will be working on making RR OREO and other oreo roms for MI Max 2 it will few days or even a week but i will surely make a stable oreo rom soon :-Join here https://t.me/mi_max2
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMFACTORY:
https://t.me/mi_max2

join here to be updated
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Magz Heaven:
Use telegram bro.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] krtprk:
waiting with four eyes?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] vadistar:
awesome man. waiting for stable oreo
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
Thanks brother, looking forward to it
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] ridershahmir:
Waiting anxiously.❤️❤️❤️❤️
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] drmuruga:
No placeholder.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ambar Kambli:
Thanks and Good luck bro!!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] chickentrap:
Thank you
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] timobzdun:
Project treble will be supported?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] geminids14:
Waiting for it, thanks ???
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] iscle:
Placeholder topics are not allowed. Read the rules.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pranavaryans:
come on bro, its not gonna be place holder for long duration.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] fendetestasxx:
Good news
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] iscle:
I know, I was just warning him as mods will probably close the thread (it happened before)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ruguoli:
Hi. could you try to integrate in the rom the project treble or port android one?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
we could move this thread to discussion subsection, then that would be fine :)

thanks for the announcement OP, looking forward to future developments :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] urus277:
I'm exicted for this i can be beta tester ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] trabando:
Dude awesome. Will you be making RR oreo?? Man I love RR.. Favorite rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghaf85:
Hello [MENTION=8363123]ROMFACTORY[/MENTION] i saw u in mi max 1st gen

Work great on my previous phone..

Thanks for your hard work

Please make a offiical release for mi max 2 soon

:good::cowboy:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] naga chaitanaya:
i cant wait please release fast:D
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] itsanewday:
thanks a lot for your work!

Xda gets more better because of people like you~!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] dzeus6:
I've used RR on Mi Max 1. It was te best custom rom for me!, So now when I have Mi Max 2 I can't wait to install RR on my phone!

Thanks!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] vassRKO:
thanks and cheers [MENTION=8363123]ROMFACTORY[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Maniloveo:
Im waiting..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pranavaryans:
thanks for waiting sir
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] xinie:
We're all waiting for your contribution sir, god bless.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Micheal86:
Hi Sarthak

Most welcome.

Nice to see you here.

Your RR was my daily driver in my Mi Max prime.

Hope this time will be the same.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] depunkrockstar01:
Good news, waiting for this

Thanks before for your work
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] bozokaydin:
Thank you for your work. Such a great person you are
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] niikkoo:
Hello Romfactory , my past mimax first gen was RR from nougat till Oreo , I was waiting so long to get same on my mimax 2, still on MIUI and waiting for stable daily driver Oreo , glad to see you back , can't wait for test beta RR oreo , good luck ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Yomana:
Thanks sarthak. I have the stupidest grin on me face right now!
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] bigrain2016:
I cannot use whatsapp in China,please use telegram
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Pidus:
Thank you for your support. ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rajakodumuri:
Thank you for your support

Looking at the response, you seem to have created remarkable experience with the RR ROM on Mi Max to the users of that device! :svetius:

I am excited and can't wait to start using this, I will start using this from the beta phase and would like to contribute to the development.

All the best :svetius:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] neoandresk:
Any progress? Or good news?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] cleansafi:
Pleased to see that one dev at least feel MiMax2 user should not going around with just 2 variation of ROM ( Miui & Linageos ).

I even more happy to see someone as recognized dev who does also use the device. I know they (dev) have their life but I feel no interest in our dev world about this phone :( even after being released the KERNEL.

It will be our bad luck though we are using a great phone... compare to anything available in market. We all see many low end device as for example, ROM choices are huge.

So i thought you take the time & we will take pause the time to taste OREO...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] htcforo:
I will wait and hope you finish soon.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pesinx69:
Stay waiting for stable rom oreo :good::good:
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] fendetestasxx:
From what they say in the whatsapp chat, it seems that Xiaomi have not released all the source code and that is delaying the development. You have to be patient. ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Klaudiopopa:
Waiting OREO :)

THank you for your work! I'm waiting impatient the OREO for MI Max 2. Greetings :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] lrcquest:
Fingers crossed...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Ambar Kambli:
1 week is over pls give us a Beta rom atleast...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] yassh.xda:
maybe it was a joke

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it have been two week hehehe . best of luck for ur exam. be free and do something we r dying for oreo.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] krtprk:
[MENTION=8363123]ROMFACTORY[/MENTION] any progress?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] mario_R:
Yes
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tazmaniiac:
Oreo development canceled, please confirm it in the main post or the port title [MENTION=8363123]ROMFACTORY[/MENTION]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
source? or is this just based on a "feeling" on your side? ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pokipokipxorn:
Xiaomi did that with mi max 1, original kernel source is incomplete, fail to compile.

Half azz sources
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tazmaniiac:
I read that in the whatsapp group. But some also say that it's just delayed, who knows..

That's why I want OP to give us an update here on XDA. If I know for sure that we can't expect Oreo anytime soon then I can finally try other roms.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pokipokipxorn:
Your best bet would be other Xiaomi models using similar hardware. RMN4, Redmi series etc. SD 625 is commonly used.

Hopefully MM3 with Oreo & Treble will make crafting ROMs easier
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
unless xiaomi decides to release mm3 with nougat in order to avoid having to make it treble compatible *lol*
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] ROMFACTORY:
are u mad ?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tazmaniiac:
No, i completely understand the difficulties and the amount of time it takes to build a rom, but if you have decided to delay or cancel development please tell us. Flashing another rom takes a lot of time to do and especially to configure, so if I know for sure that development is still active then I will wait, even if it takes months.

I have a lot of respect for the work you do for us and just want an official statement or update on the project, not everyone wants to stay in a whatsapp group just for 1 developer. I ultimately left it because some people from the group called me via whatsapp, now xda is my only source for progress updates..
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] JohnTheFarm3r:
Nobody is forcing you to stay here or wait for whatsoever. Nobody is obligated to give you any kind of information on development progress. Just don't post nonsense around that the ROM is cancelled, etc... Even if it was cancelled, how is that any of your business...

Bye, Felicia...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tazmaniiac:
I gotta say I should've clarified that it was just a rumor (which I did in my second post) and I apologize for that. But asking for a progress update is nothing forbidden and I tried to make my request as understandable as possible, unlike some others who spam where is oreo where is oreo... some others also requested updates from somewhere else than whatsapp, so I guess I'm not the only one with that wish.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
wow that was some serious misdirection right there. so lets get back on topic, oreo development is still on ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] neoandresk:
Glad to hear it from the dev directly. But we cannot expect too much since this is free...:)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
never expect anything or take anything for granted. that way you are always pleasantly surprised and thankful for the devs whenever something new is offered for your phone here on xda :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] killerdeimos1:
How much more time? :'( I can't wait to have stock on my mi max 2 :(
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Magz Heaven:
Been waiting for it too. Please release AOSP based ROMs already, or LineageOS will do. I'm about my limit in tolerating this awful MIUI. I even changed to Global Beta just to ease some of the annoyances of not having the latest security patches in time. Mi Max 2 really doesn't get the love it deserves. It's much better than that MiA1 people seem to brag about. Even non Android One devices released Oreo update sooner than they did... It's already March 5, and they got the February security update only last March 1. So much for a Android One unit. Lels.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
there are several aosp based custom roms out already, so go ahead and flash to your heart's content :) nothing stops you! besides, they got the latest available security patches applied.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Magz Heaven:
With a lot of bugs and everything. Also, official is better since it will give the users the assurance that the project will continue for a longer period of time. We won't know when they will stop updating their projects, and by then, we are already accustomed using it, and getting back to MIUI would be a no go already, well, at least for me
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
im assuming u havent even tried the available custom roms... ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
I am using RR port of vincenzo, It is quite stable. the only bug that affects me is fingerprint, else everything works flawless. you might wanna give it a try
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] m1n15s:
I m on rr also for a month now what u mean from vincanzo? U mean iscle rr or there is another one? Except kenzolos
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
yes there is another member which prepared rom of rr. it was last updated yesterday and it is pretty stable for me. his name is vincenzo. you can join telegram group if you like to try that rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pauldrudd:
Is that RR version Nougat or Oreo? I presume it's Nougat
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Don't rush the developers. Just shut up and wait for a bugless rom.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] m1n15s:
All customs so far Nougat

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i went to telegram group and there is only chat how i find link for rom?also is there any difference from iscle version?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] drmuruga:
Download or telegram link please.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588351

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Nougat RR https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657588351
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] m1n15s:
Thank u mate i asked link from tele thanks for helping me
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pauldrudd:
That seems to be Kenzolo's version, not Vicenzo
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] m1n15s:
Ikr vincenzo send me same link in telegram also...
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Magz Heaven:
Does the fingerprint work?
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
No. But almost all features work. Wait for a day or two. I think fingerprint will work too. As it has been working in lineage os which is released yesterday.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Magz Heaven:
I really hope Mi Max 2 will be supported by a lot of officially custom ROMs
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
Me 2 [emoji16]
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pranavaryans:
HOPE word is there, who knows whats gonna happen. i am switched back to my MI Max
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kapil Tapsi:
Lineage OS is quite good as a daily driver. Which is of course better than Resurrection Remix that I have been using for 2 weeks. And there will be lot of development over the next week. So don't lose hope.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] pranavaryans:
Still HOPE is what matters
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] wadiehabib:
kenzolo is vincenzo :)
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] dobrivoj01:
Lineage OS is quite good as a daily driver
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] marc.com:
It's better AOKP, I've tried them all.
[Xiaomi Mi Max 2  Guides, News, & Discussion] jbmc83:
so do you mean that LOS is better than AOKP

Or that AOKP is better?