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[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] slacklinus:
The dev I spoke to said that they couldn't help me until all the court matters had resolved. There might be some places on the Internet that offer device unlocking services that may help, I haven't had the time to enquire about such services though.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
I have one which is locked and one which is brand new without any modification.

I am willing to try things if you are willing to guide me through the process
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trzpro:
any idea to boott in edl mode
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
Power off, disconnect phone.

Press and hold volume + and -

Now connect phone, hold buttons till your pc peeps second time. Phone display should stay black/off. In device management on pc you should see the phone.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trzpro:
Are you sure is it working?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
That should be it.

is it allowed here to post links to other websites? It has instructions on how to do it
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
After that, try using qpts software. I dont own a pc (got mac) atm. In bootcamp my mac / qpst doesn’t recognize the device
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trzpro:
Still same, send me the guide please
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
Sorry, seems I misread. Not sure if the pixel 4a support this method for enabling EDL

HOW TO EDL - FORENSIC
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
2hours? Did they replace the ufs chip? (Micron 128G)?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] trzpro:
This method is working only on Longcheer phones. Pixel 4a manufacted by Foxconn
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
Out of curiosity, has anyone with one of these phones tried doing this?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
For some devices it will work because they forgot to turn off USB Debugging. This won't work in case usb debugging is turned off.

I have a couple of devices and tried all of them without luck (usb debugging off).

You could try your luck.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
I would, but unfortunately, I don't have one of these devices, so doing that is not an option, unfortunately.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
could this work on these devices?

https://xdaforums.com/t/locked-dev-...boot-whatever-you-want-on-any-device.3578373/
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
If I'm understanding the link correctly, you need to be rooted in order to use it, which means it isn't an option.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] imamtelefon:
No way to turn on developer mode or enable OEM unlocking. Anybody got this to work?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] LoeWn:
I also have one of these devices now. I was able to pick it up for 40 euro's so it's worth a shot. Might even be able to sell it for parts and make a profit.

But, i got unlucky and OEM unlocking is off, so can't unlock bootloader. Willing to help you guys, but i'm definitely not an expert in this matter.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
One option, although likely impractical, is to try brute forcing the OEM unlock code.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] imamtelefon:
Any idea how to do that? I can possibly automate it
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
There are already some automation tools available for doing it, actually. I used this one once: https://github.com/BaumFX/bootloader-bruteforcer

If you try it and happen to be successful with it, could you please share the unlock code so that others can try as well?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] imamtelefon:
Thank you but this bruteforcer seems really bad. I am not sure if the codes it is trying to pass, even without the -i parameter would work on Pixel 4a. Furthermore the oem unlock command itself returns "invalid oem command unlock" so bruteforcing it might be futile
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
The one that I used was fine. I had no issues with it. I thought it was this one but maybe it was another one? Either way, as you said, it should be easy to automate. If you don't want to code it entirely from scratch, you could probably use one of these as boilerplate code: https://github.com/CyanCoding/Brute-Force-Password-Cracker
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
it's useless since you need usb debugging and oem unlock enabled which is impossible with this device
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
Oh well in that case, never mind. I was not aware that the oem unlock command was not available.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] slacklinus:
Sorry for the delay in coming back, yes I tried the GrapheneOS bootloader thing several times with different browsers and nothing. When I get some time I'm going to try the Qualcomm tools, just really busy with work atm.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
It's all good! I am not sure what Qualcomm tools you are referring to, but good luck!
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
for qualcomm tools device needs to be in edl am I right?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
Where are these Qualcomm tools even available?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
I think he means qpst
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] nomesrjp:
https://xdaforums.com/t/is-it-brick...-remove-arcaneos.4285827/page-3#post-85420649
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ciocu:
hi guys, any update regarding ArcaneOS removal?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
I woud also like to know
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Todos123:
Any updates ?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] jhenao12:
The FBI’s honeypot Pixel 4a gets detailed in new report

FBI honeypot phones are now public—and showing up on the secondary market.

arstechnica.com
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] jhenao12:
https://tadviser.com/index.php/Product:Arcane_OS
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
we already know about these articles but they dont help at all
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Todos123:
The only solution to this problem is either changing the UFS chip or buying a broken pixel 4a with a working motherboard and then swapping the motherboard from the broken pixel to a locked pixel. The broken ones cost around 100 dollars and the motherboard swapping is around 20. I haven't found any broken Pixels yet but you may find some depending where you live. If you're in a western country it shouldn't be a problem.

You can also find a UFS chip on aliexpress for cheap. It's around 30 dollars. In here where I live, I've only called one phone repair shop and they told me that the UFS chip replacement is anywhere between 120 - 480 dollars. I'll call other repair shops tomorrow cuz I feel like the chip replacement should be way cheaper.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
Good to hear, I am able to replace UFS myself. But I think replacing the whole motherboard is a better solution.

Can you send me a link to the UFS chips cause I cant seem to find any on aliexres
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Todos123:
How much does the replacement usually cost cuz I feel it's not as expensive as they've told me.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLu4AC6 Here's the link. I am unsure if this is the correct product. You reckon you could order it and test it yourself? Also, when replacing the chip, how do you make the phone workable again? Do you need to do some kind of programming to get a working system on it?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Klawchi:
thx for the link

the chips are replaceable (soldering wise) its not a big issue

as for the programming: I only have experience with iPhones. Not sure how the process is with android/pixel devices

hopefully somebody can answer this
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] puma9S:
yoooo hey this might come across a bit off but the Wallpaper on ArcaneOS is absolutely stunning.

Anyone knows where I can get it or whether it has to be duped from the Pixel itself?

Would love to use it
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] zdravo4:
Hello in the moment I have 4 Google pixels 4a with ArcaneOS

You can see my video of it here:

And yes I am unable to unlock the bootloader t all.

Interesting thing is that this summer I had 2 or 3 same phones and I was able to unlock the bootloader and do the Google factory image flash.

Afer that phone made OTA update and works fine.

Any news regarding ArcaneOS removal 7 Bootloader unlocking ?

Ajde crnogorac, pitaj čovjeka šta mu je radio?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Todos123:
Slaba vajda za sad brate. Jedino da kupis ove UFS cipove za memoriju sa alija pa ako znas da ih promenis i instaliras sistem na telefonu posle zamene, ako uopste treba da se instalira. A verujem da treba https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLu4AC6
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] zdravo4:
@

Todos123​

The phones are not mine, so I will try in few days and return it if I don't suceed.

JBG
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Vasya437:
Please report the result,

I'm trying to fix it too
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Jhemmings2:
If someone is stuck with one of these and wants to sell it for similar to what they paid instead of trying to unlock the bootloader, DM me :)
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] yesimxev:
Join the queue 😏
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] wordros:
I received one from this phone and those who want a full box can contact me via dm and get a price.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Lxxhney:
I'm sitting on one of these phones as well. Such a shame, the Pixel 4a is a solid phone, however with this locked bootloader and no way to unlock it, it's basically a paperweight.

When you think about it, from a sustainability and environment point of view, what the FBI and AFP did is also a shame. They got 15000 phones, literally bricked them for normal users and now they cannot be used.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Lxxhney:
I know this is an old post, but this might be interesting to those who are tinkering with these phones and the ArcaneOS.

Once you factory reset the device, which there is a shortcut option literally in the notification settings (for when the criminals have to get rid of their whole data on the phones quickly i assume) it also removes the "Calculator App" aka. ANOM Messenger. That way, after a factory reset there are no traces of the ANOM Messenger left on the phone to the naked eye and you are left with just the Settings and Clock App.

So it's safe to say, every ArcaneOS Device is an FBI Honeypot phone even if the Calculator/ANOM app isn't installed anymore.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] sadid59:
Hi mate, is it time to make a statement?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] sadid59:
Merhaba dostum, açıklama yapmanın zamanı geldi mi?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] djo23:
Maybe you can help me with that information because I have one of those phones right now thank you
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] djo23:
SOS lol
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] mayday175:
Regarding recent comments requesting an update from me... please read this entire thread carefully, and see my previous update here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/is-it-brick...-remove-arcaneos.4285827/page-2#post-85315983

That post is my last and final update on this issue. Do not DM me... I will not respond.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammersa:
Any solutions on this problem?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
А как нащет EncroChat?,есть образ системи,сертификати root и много чего,есть способ уже мой зайти в режим вибора adb,fastboot и recovery ну и тело само ставит root pgp сертификат где просит пароль и видны все в нем клиенты)
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Понятно шо есть)
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
В EncroChat нет edl)
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Не поможет,берите меня на работу я роскажу как ето сделать
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Спросите в google он же в теме с ними и Encrochat тоже в теме с google
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Encrochat лет 10 уже пробуете)может как то вместе пора?Знаю их обход нет програмиста
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Кому интересна Encrochat OS могу предоставить на разработку со всем их барахлом,нужен програмист что б розкрить все козири,скажу одно google их криша и все вкурсе есть журнали ,логи их учяствия и всех других компаний
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] EncroChatx:
Смена id спомощью SQL язика !
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] slacklinus:
Thanks, I'll take a look when I get a chance
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] slacklinus:
So I've been able to find out a little more about these devices. The Anom software was deployed using a Mobile Device Management system (I'm not sure which one). As I understand it, once a device falls out of the MDM, the Anom software autodestructs so at this stage it's unlikely that there will be many handsets around that still have the software still on it (I believe the MDM has been switched off so any device that gets network connectivity will probably autodestruct it's Anom installation.

I still haven't had a chance to play around with the User ID as suggested by EncroChatX above.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Justnaggy:
I found a really really cheap pixel 4a and it says arcaneos :D So is there a solution to install aosp to this device? I would be happy if i can buy one 4a for that cheap
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Zaxx32:
Not yet...tis why it's so cheap...
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] TodorB:
I dont know how to help you, but man dont use that Phone. You have been really scammed, because this Phone was made by FBI. Theres a company called Anom that basically builds these devices. Calculator is used to access the special Anom messaging app used to directly contact FBI, and theres even dummy mode, that has dummy apps and a gallery. Fairly interesting, you should check out this video if you want to learn more
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
That's technically not accurate. The software running on the phone was modified by those involved in the operation, but the hardware components to the phones were not changed.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] TodorB:
I didnt say that the hardware was changed, only software. But this is quite interesting ngl
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] Ptdgj:
Hey, i was wondering if you still had the phone and if you still want it

Thanks.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ninos80:
i recently bought this pixel 4a with "matrix OS "

very similar to anom
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
Is the bootloader unlocked?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ninos80:
un
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ninos80:
no,i cant turn on developer mode
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] David B.:
That doesn't necessarily mean that the bootloader isn't unlocked, though.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] richieboyw99:
Any updates on this? Any way to flash the stock rom again?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ninos80:
NO
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] LexonBlackzz:
you can't. you are not able to flash anything onto this phone as the bootloader can't be unlocked (after FBI installed the OS it locks the bootloader, and the OS makes it impossible to unlock). There is no build number or anything, and recovery modes don't help much at all.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ninos80:
my have build number,but trying on it do nothing...
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] CustomOShacks:
How can I contact him
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] CustomOShacks:
Do you have more instructions for me?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
Anyone ever disassembled the phone to see if it has JTAG and tried sending commands through JTAG?

Checking Ebay to see if I can get one. Pretty interesting approach by software.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
I have a phone completely disassembled right now , What do I need to look for?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
Pictures of the main board
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
Hows this
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
It might be underneath the aluminium thing. For example this was the case with the HTC HD2.

See
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
any idea which one? I pulled one off, ok 2, 3
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
Can’t really spot it. Google is not helping me neither. But it should be there somewhere.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
Is it a specific name of a chip? Is it contact points on the board? What exactly are we trying to find??
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
Read this https://www.xjtag.com/about-jtag/what-is-jtag/
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
Ok I will ,,thanks
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
I did find this https://logi.wiki/index.php/Google_Pixel_Diode_Mode_Measurements but somehow no signs of JTAG.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
All of this is on a completely different level of knowledge and expertise, when I read the article's,,, it does not compute, 😂 ,, My hats off to you!!
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] :
Have you tried using pixelrepair.withgoogle.com to try reinstalling original rom on locked bootloaders?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
Have not tried it myself. I'm still waiting on the phone with this software. The think is we also want to dump the ROM.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] d33dvb:
How did you get ahold of an FBI Device?

Pixel 4a running custom ROM used by FBI for global operation to trap criminals

A new report today details that the FBI and international authorities used a Google Pixel 4a running custom software for this operation...

9to5google.com
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] d33dvb:
Is that flux on the chip? I would not expect to see flux on a oem device with no modifications.

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[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
I do not know, whatever it is,, it was on there when I was pulling the cover guards off, maybe some kind of coating after they install the chips and welds
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] d33dvb:
Is it goopy almost like thick syrup? Flux is used to clean the solder joints before soldering a new chip. Makes me wonder if they just soldered on a new emmc with the FBI os on it.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
I actually put it all back together already and am using the mb in this phone testing it, I really don't recall it being goopy rather a hard transparent coating
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
You know what ,,,I did not put that one back in I am actually waiting for a power switch but I rechecked the board and when I pulled the cover off again all that wetness was gone , there must have been condensation from something else ,, I get these damaged then rebuild them so my thinking is water got in at some point,, good eye!!
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] mvikrant97:
I'm wondering how you got this device. Please watch this youtube video to learn more.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] hammered58:
Me again, I actually don't know what that is,, its not condensation,, its some type of substance that can be wiped
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
You can get them of you look on Ebay or other websites.
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] ChrisEric1 CECL:
Anyone have a ROM dump that they can share of ArcaneOS?
[Google Pixel 4a Questions & Answers] xmoo:
I received my device (purchased from Ebay Australia). Will try to unlock the bootloader en dump the rom.
[HTC Excalibur] anewbie:
I've had Ricky's v24 WM 6.1 with SmartToolkit R9 working on my Dash for a couple of months now. For the most part everything seemed to be fairly stable. Occasional soft reboot I don't mind. I installed NRG Chome Weather 3.1 Classic.cab yesterday and like the display features. However, severally times within a day, SmartToolkit dies (I can still handle that). What bugs me a lot is that the 4 softkeys (home, back, left and right) become none functional. I don't know how to reboot without these keys and always ended up having to open the cover and disconnect the battery. Any suggestions on how to fix any of these problems?

thanks very much!
[HTC Excalibur] stylez:
You want SmartToolkit RC08 it's known to be more stable give it a try.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] nate51:
I apologize as I've been out of flashing ROMs for over 4 years now.

I unlocked my OP6 bootloader, added TWRP, the flashed Lineage 11.

One of my apps wont play nice with root so I tried to go back to stock.

I tried to use TWRP 3.5.2_9-0 to restore my TWRP backup I made of the stock ROM after unlocking and obtaining root, it ended in a 'extracttarfork() process ended with error=255' at the point of trying to restore system. I tried it a couple of times only trying to restore system, boot and data.

Now I'm in a jam.

The phone boots up but goes right to 'Qualcomm CrashDump Mode' with error 'Attempted to kill init! exitcode=0x0000000b complete_and_exit'.

If I hold vol down + power it takes me to the TWRP loading screen and gets stuck there.

edit: I can now boot into fastboot by holding power, once booting I let go and hold vol up + vol down at the same time. I can then use my PC from fast boot to boot into TWRP.

Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I made a mistake somewhere and I'm not sure where.

edit: After following this guide https://www.droidwin.com/restore-oneplus-6-stock-via-fastboot-commands/ I am now at the point where my device is boot looping and if I hold volume down during the loop I get to the OnePlus recovery.

edit last: Finally found MSM worked to get me back to stock. https://www.thecustomdroid.com/oneplus-6-6t-unbrick-guide/

Hopefully if anyone matches the issue I had this post will help. Lots of different guides for MSM, the above link was easy and worked without any special downloads, setups or files.
[OnePlus 6 Questions & Answers] Azhar_Fahry:
Glad u got ur phone booted again. Yeah, for me the best way to revert everything back on normal state is just re flash the entirephone with MSM dowload tool.

I hope this could help the others.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mpore14:
A week ago, RCS messaging on stock Samsung App was still working. Updated the Carrier services app on Google play and it seems to have turned off the RCS feature. Called Vodafone (carrier) and asked Samsung about the issue. The seem to be throwing the ball back and forth with no solution. I've tried the google messages but it's stuck on verifying. Done some troubleshooting with no effect.

Went back on the default Samsung Messaging app but it says Registration failed.

Anyone going through the same thing? Who's got solutions that worked for them
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Nat.smith26:
Where do you live ?

I had the exact same issue, first you need to verify your number on Google Messages, if it does not work : Airplane Mode, wipe date of Carrier Services and Messages app, then try again.

For me it has been stuck on verifying for 3 days. Jibe service was buggy.

When it's verified, download Google Chat, and go back to the Samsung app, a prompt is gonna ask you for your phone number, and that's it.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] mpore14:
I live in New Zealand.

Thanks! I've already done that. Ill wait for a few days to try again
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
And, then people wonder why so many businesses in the US are adopting iMessage to communicate with their customers instead of RCS. Google has got to take control of RCS completely. Otherwise, there's no hope for it. These carriers are worthless animals.
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] Nat.smith26:
If they wanted to, they could just use SMSor anything else universal.

USA just love Apple, that's it
[Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra] nixnixnixnix4:
SMS doesn't work well for business related chat -- too many features lacking.