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[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
My understanding is wiping the phone has more to do with removing encryption than any thing else that is why you must first wipe the phone (format data) and then flash no verify script. Wiping has NOTHING TO DO WITH OEM. PERIOD. If you don't do that, data won't mount and you won't be able to flash ANYTHING.

Now, I am not an expert and am only telling you what I believe to be true. If you did not flash NO verify script immediately after you formatted data, then I believe you will need to wipe again before you flash it this time.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
I did it all, and it was running good, but it crashed days latter and now stuck at a point where i cannot even odin TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
Not sure how to advise you from here - Sounds like you need to reflash stock via odin and start over - that would probably restart the Clock and would lose OEM but not sure you can do much else....I just don't know.

Whatever you do - good luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] kimLJT:
oh hate it, just read this now. have a tons of things done to my device already. anyways really thanks for the head up. a huge help indeed ☺️
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
That is what I did, and after getting OEM back, it wanted to do factory reset, and then OEM gone. Hoping I am not in a endless loop with this.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] KristianKenneth:
Guys stupid question but I need answer. So I toggled OEM unlock, rebooted device and then OEM unlocked appeared in Dev settings after sometime again, it says bootloader unlocked. Didn't do anything but then yesterday I have to reboot, failed integrity check again. Now I'm afraid to reboot this device. I don't want to reset again
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Go to development mode and see what the settings show.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
That is odd - did not happen to me that way. I wish you luck my friend and hopefully this time when you go thru the 7 days you are able to flash the new RMM Fix.

Look in the TWRP Thread - there is a new No Verity File there that includes the RMM state fix that was done by Jessec - the same guy who built the S9 Plus TWRP. He just posted there yesterday and said that he cleaned things up and made it better some how. I thnk he explains all of that of the TWRP thread - You will find that here

So now instead of having to format data - flash no verity - flash rmm state - now yuo just flash twrp - format data - flash new file - tada - all done. Then you can reboot or flash a rom or root or whatever.

Hopefully your 7 days in jail goes by fast.....Good Luck....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
My concern is what happens then - I don't want to let it factory reset after selecting OEM Unlock like this last time. Somehow I have to get to a place where I can ODIN TWRP again.

Also, it was when I reflashed the RMM zip again (as some had recommended) that everything blew up.

Question - in recovery mode, both Oem lock and FRP locks are now off (they were on before turning OEM lock off and being forced to reset after the first 7 days). However, RMM State: Prenormal - but that should change in 7 days ?

Then - should I try to ODIN right away rather then turning OEM lock off and maybe getting forced to reset again ?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
I suggest that you go that TWRP Thread where the new File is (from my earlier post) and tell your story there- explain everything and what you want to avoid - it is possible that Jessec or someone over there will have a better idea of what to suggest for you to do - He wrote the TWRP Programe for the S9 Plus and did special work on the RMM State fix file that is now combined with No Verity - simplifying the process and helping to make sure the whole thing sticks. Go there - Hopefully he can help you. GOOD LUCK
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Thanks - I did that, and so did others. it gets down to getting around RMM Prenormal when OEM and FPR are unlocked without having to reset (which does another 7 day jail term).

He made responses to several of the posts, but that one issue is still bit fuzzy. Once it is resolved with certainty, a brief guide in the General thread might be a good thing to do.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] dannyella:
Hi, I'm currently facing similar situation, were you able to get it back to certified status??
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
I think an earlier post somewhere said to try wiping data in play store and it should have you set it up again.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] brouwerchris:
As long as OEM is unlocked your status will be uncertified.Clearing cache/data of Play Store will not change this.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] customsduty:
I know that routine is not necessary with the possibility of changing the line and prevent the advertisements without a routine .. But I have to ROT to remove the protection of the device to the Oureo system and this protection prevents the operation of a program called: smateyespro of home surveillance cameras ..

I have only 3 solutions.

1 - Purchase of another device system Noga

2- Changing the DVR for the cameras program with a value of 3500 riyals

3. Unplug the device to run the program

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I know that routine is not necessary with the possibility of changing the line and prevent the advertisements without a routine .. But I have to ROT to remove the protection of the device to the Oureo system and this protection prevents the operation of a program called: smateyespro of home surveillance cameras ..

I have only 3 solutions.

1 - Purchase of another device system Noga

2- Changing the DVR for the cameras program with a value of 3500 riyals

3. Unplug the device to run the program
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] dannyella:
Did all that including resetting the phone. Did not work.

OEM unlock disappeared from deveoper option right after enabling it. From what I've read so far, it should be back after 7 days. Anyway other way to get it back without waiting so long?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
No - am there currently with 2nd cycle. Check Download mode - you might see it is unlocked along with FRP. The problem is RMM, which is probably Prenormal. If so, that blocks you from being able to ODIN anything like TWRP.

If the above are off and RMM is normal - you are all set to go, but if not - 7 more days
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Mine is unlocked, but have not run into uncertified at all.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] warez1896:
After a factory reset from enabling OEM Unlocking, I checked the stats from Download Mode:

RMM State is Prenormal

OEM Lock is off

Play Store Device Certification is uncertified.

So it implies that OEM Unlocking is enabled and I can flash TWRP?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
No - Prenormal blocks that - you are on another 7 days until it goes away.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jbzai:
hi, i have an S9 SM-G960F

i have FRP lock & OEM lock off, RMM state prenormal

i'm into my 8th day since my failed root - is this normal?

whilst waiting for 7 days - are you allowed to restart phone at all? ie does the "up time" need to clock a consecutive 168hours?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
No mine was on and off so not an issue.

Only ODINing stock (I think the CSC does it) or factory reset starts the clock again.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jbzai:
tried ODINing but "Fail"

let me try factory reset
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Check Download mode again.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jbzai:
so i've done a factory reset, wipe partition, wipe cache - still having RMM state prenormal; FRP & OEM lock off

also tried ODIN CSC stock installation, still having RMM state prenormal; FRP & OEM lock off

what am I missing here?

is OEM unlock never coming back for me or have I done something wrong in above steps?

many thanks for your guidance and assistance
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Again, wait for the end of 7 days after the last ODIN or factory reset - whichever was last.

Keep on only looking at prenormal in download mode - stay away from OEM unlock as it already is.

If prenormal disappears start with ODIN of TWRP and go on from there.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Genebaby:
Man, I had no idea what OEM unlock would do to my phone as I must have ticked it casually thinking it sounded like a good thing to have up my sleeve, and then I deleted some disabling software and rebooted and BAM, was forced to do a reset. I thought it was the disabler program, but I guess I must have ticked that now non-existent OEM unlock.

I set my phone back up with the latest FW, got an update, all good.

Samsung Pay, good. Google Pay, no good.

If I wait a few more days to get the OEM Unlock option back and I tick it, will I be forced to reset again? and will Google Pay be ok? Will my bootloader lock ok?

I don't want to root or install TWRP, I don't root my main phone anymore, just want to use it with banking apps.

Thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Well if your not going to root or do anything why even bother with it?

Pointless really

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Genebaby:
Thanks, you've been most helpful.

In Australia we are used to having unlocked bootloaders and I figured, what could it hurt.

If I don't know what will happen if I lock it I'll be ready if it needs resetting again.

Would be good to know either way.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
You know what, that's a good question.

Im not sure if it will reset you again if you lock or not, i don't think Ive ever seen anyone re lock it.

If i see anything ill get back to you
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Genebaby:
*insert face palm here*

Re-reading the first post shows that enabling the lock does force a factory reset as well, which kind of makes sense. Good to know.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Yeah they seem to be trying to fool everyone with that little trick.

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jbzai:
Hi, I think this works many thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
Hi guys

G965N

FRP: OFF

OEM: OFF

now it is stuck on “please call me” screen. so what should i do for bypass?

solution:flash TWRP>flash custom rom. is it possible?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Not familure with the n version, but I would think flashing TWRP is a go unless RMM prenormal is there.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
sorry, stupid question.

OEM: OFF, it mean OEM is unlock, right?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] maik005:
Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
do you know to why i flashed combination rom. but it can’t run. it stuck on logo screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] maik005:
What did you exactly flash and why?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
i completed to flash combination rom for G965N by odin. when done flash and then it reboot. it stuck at logo screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] maik005:
Form where?

Which files?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] blahhjoza:
Oem disappears

i waited for 7 days and then i turned the oem toggle on and it forced me to factory reset my phone once i did that and tried to see if it was on i had to do the process all over again and this time didnt see the oem unlock toggle.......... why did it do that?﻿
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
If you had searched and read instead of just doing it you would have known this is normal.

If you flip the toggle be ready for flash twrp...if not leave it alone.

Next time do your research to avoid surprises.

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
just AP file

COMBINATION_OKR_FA80_G965NKSU1ARB7_OKRFAC_CL13084894_QB17151928_REV01_user_mid_noship_issfull.tar.md5
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jerryspring:
What the heck is demo mode in Dev options?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] PIOUS283:
sorry, what does you mean?

OEM already unlocked.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Cholek3:
It is for stores, so they can put phone in retail mode. Nothing to do with OEM.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jerryspring:
Are u getting choppy animations on your s9 plus?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Cholek3:
Nope. But I have S9 and Nova installed. But either way, I haven't heard of choppy animations on S9.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] jerryspring:
Like with apps with pics, they flicker. Good example is with eBay. Each time a page loads, the pics flicker. I wonder if that's normal.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] oredramo:
if I were to just unlock OEM …. without flashing any custom rom

what will happen (other than the factory reset )

will that disable knox , Samsung pay and OTA updates ?!!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
No. Installing TWRP does. You may be able to get updates if not rooted.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
What if your OEM is unlocked and after 7 days it still shows Pre-normal ?

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So can you be on Wifi?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
I had an S8 PLus that I took the SIM Card o ut and used on a different phone. I turned off the S8 plus and left it in my briefcase for 7 days. When I turned it on - and checked OEM, it had returned and I was able to unlock.

Bottom line, you don't need a sim card and you don't even need to leave the phone on while you are waiting the 7 days. I believe you just need to be sure to sign into your samsung account (this is a guess)(so you would need wifi) and or your GOOGLE Account ... I have read some posts somewhere from others who avoided the 7 day wait by advancing their clock manually - there were some specific steps they took to do this - but I don't recall what they were - nor can I say for sure it actually worked - but I do know for a fact that the phone can be turned off and it doesn't need a Sim Card while you are waiting for the 7 days to come to an end.

Hope this helps...
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
Thank you for your help, I waited 7 days, signed into my accounts, no reboots or anything. my OEM has shown unlocked the whole time, but I still have the pre-normal after 170+ hours. Any thoughts on what to do?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
Have you rebooted? If not, try rebooting and check again
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
Yup, it's still there.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
And in settings, oem is unlocked? You flipped the switch to turn on oem unlock, which factory resets your phone? Show a screen shot.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
my OEM was already unlocked when I started my 7 days on the 31st of May. When I checked download mode at 170+ hours my OEM was still switched on, but said prenormal in download mode. by UPtime did start over so I re flashed latest firmware and OEM still show unlocked, but prenormal still there
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
Oh and It did not do a factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
If you flashed firmware in ODIN then the clock started over and you have to wait another 7 days from the point that you rebooted and signed into your Samsung account after reboot..

GOOGLE how to avoid 7 day wait - not sure the exact keyword to search - but I read about someone who manipulated their clock and did a series of reboots to avoid the 7 day wait. There are some exact steps they outlined - I cannot say for sure that it works but they said it did.

Good luck to you my friend.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
I should have asked this question a long time ago - which phone do you have? Is it the G965F? or a different device?

If it is a G965F and it shows the OEM is unlocked - then it has been my experience that you can now flash TWRP and or ROOT your phone if that is what you are wanting to do.

I have never seen or heard of a G965F device that had OEM unlocked and could not be flashed - but I suppose anything is possible....

anyway - plese confirm the model of your phone
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
I have a s8 (G950FD) and that's what I don't understand, how I can have one unlocked but still have prenormal in download mode. I have seen a couple questions asked about it, but no answers given.

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What if you have OEM unlocked already, but download mode still shows Pre-normal? I have G950FD
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
I and many others could not flash unlocked because RMM was prenormal. That prevented being able to ODIN twrp.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Geekser:
wow _ I guess I missed that. Pretty weird though - wonder why it would be able unlock OEM and still be pre-normal....? all I know is it is way over my head....
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
Many got that after 7 day cycle and the unlocking when it was instructed to factory reset. If you did, unlock stayed but prenormal reared its head.

It was found later that after ok'ing the reset, if you went straight to download mode before the restart got going that you would see locks off and no prenormal.

Then you could ODIN TWRP.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
Thats why there is no point in unlocking unless your going to flash twrp right after. Really silly to unlock and reboot...makes zero sense to me lol.

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gusnz:
Documenting this to clear up confusion: if it's a new phone, you don't need a SIM card, Samsung account or Google account to OEM unlock it. (You may need to sign in to an account if one was previously active on the device before its last factory reset -- I never tried).

I bought a new Exynos SM-G965F and left it intermittently connected to Wifi, never inserting a SIM or having any accounts activated (I clicked "Skip" during first run setup). OEM unlock appeared after 168 hours from last reset/upgrade (I was running BRE5 firmware) and RMM state was no longer "Pre-normal".

After clicking OEM unlock, the phone indicated it needed to reboot to wipe data - as others say, be prepared to flash immediately when you activate this. I managed to flash TWRP 3.2.1-2 and have it work after the third reboot during the process. The "Factory Reset" and "Verification Failed" screens, if TWRP is flashed before you get to them, result in booting to TWRP but it failed to mount the data partition and auto restarted the phone (letting the reset process continue).

Eventually the phone booted to a recovery screen with a blue background and a spinner showing it was erasing data. When this triggered a reboot on completion, holding Power+Bixby+VolumeDown allowed me to flash a working TWRP in Download Mode (I used Heimdall, but Odin will work too). Once flashed, hold Power+VolumeDown to trigger a reboot, and when the screen blanks, immediately switch to holding Power+Bixby+VolumeUp to boot TWRP. Otherwise, the Samsung ROM will boot, overwrite TWRP, and reset RMM state to "Pre-normal" meaning you have to wait another week and try again.

Hope this helps!
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] Smartphones13:
I did get a message about my phone resetting right after I Odin to stock, but it told me to connect to a network or Wi-Fi to do so, but it never reset the phone. Like it did not reboot. I I am now at 60+hours, I am signed into my accounts and have not opened dev opinions. Do I just need to wait the rest of my days and then when I reach 168 hours go into download mode and check for rmm normal?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] blahhjoza:
Oem unlock won't let me enable it

i have an SM-G965F Samsung s9+ and its running the oreo i've tried to enable the oem unlock switch multiple times and it still won't turn on it keep telling about what it will do once i turn it on and when i proceed with it and factory reset my phone it still shows that it's not enable is there a way to fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] maik005:
Check the download Mode and see if OEM lock its disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
And do some reading - this has been covered several times - including just above.

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Yes
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] blahhjoza:
on the download mode the OEM Lock say it's off and the same with FRP
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] gaww:
They are ok so don't touch them again. I'd RMM Prenormal is there, you are still cannot Odin TWRP until it disappears . If not, then you are ok. If it is, it usually takes 7 days from your last reset.
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] blahhjoza:
okay is there a way to download a firmware that reset to do the whole 7 day wait because i tired it again today and it wouldn't stay on it kept toggling off
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] davidlaugor:
Hello All!!

I waited 7 days, and yes!! I saw "Unlock OEM" in my s9+, but when I tried to check and put on unlock OEM, a samsung message put me on screen after try to ckeck on saying somtihing like that " for this process all data was going to erase and the phone will be restarted...." "after that asked me for my gmail password account" and restarted and like formatting...and ...:eek::eek::eek: again was pissed off all again. No developer option and i check 6 times compilation number to get developer option, and in developer options was gone unlock oem (yes because the phone was restarted...)

by the way i tried in download mode and odin install recovery..but no...Odin error say "RQT_CLOSE !!"i cant because is like oem is not unlocked..

So..how can i active unlock oem (after waitintg 7 days again..) when it show on again on developer options...i see tutorials and they say like you check on unlock oem and thst it...but with mine...i have to continue the instrucctions....is like a It was a vicious circle. Because if i ckeck on unlock oem and i continue instruccion to get it the phone restart and formatting...and after that unlock oeam is not anymore and is not on.

Help!! pleasee
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] force70:
The information your asking for has been discussed over and over (because ppl are too lazy to read lol)and is readily available...you need to take some time, use the search button and read.

This is nothing new, you just didnt research is all.

A quick hint, you need to enable then boot to download mode immediately and flash twrp, do not let the device factory reset.

For more detailed info please do as suggested and use the search.

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Samsung Galaxy S9+ Questions & Answers] davidlaugor:
Thanks force70

Yes i assure you i read all this thread..really.. but in the tutorials and here i never saw this option appear after try to ckeck on unlock OEM...only see check on..and nothing else, stuck on, but in my case was different...

So...after 7 days i check on unlock OEM and even the phone tell me to restart ... i dont care and i directly press bixby volume down and power button 5 seconds to get into download mode... and then flash recovery by odin, and with the new recovery the rmm state bbypasss, the rom...

Is that right?

Thanks again!!