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[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
As the title says, it's all my fault. I was playing around with mtkclient and, being dumb and inconsiderate, executed "mtk da seccfg unlock" with the phone in fastboot mode. After rebooting, the following message appears on screen after less than a second of the android logo.

View attachment 6087460

I read a lot of articles and forums, and I found someone with the exact opposite situation (locked bootloader on a custom ROM, link to thread) on a Motorola device, some people say there's no solution, some people suggest various tools and software.

No power/volume button combinations work, therefore I can't get into fastboot mode again, but grounding the test point yields an interesting result. I short it to ground, connect the USB to a Windows PC, but rather than starting to charge, powering up and displaying the "No valid operating system" message (which is what normally happens when I connect the USB), the phone simply does not start. On Windows I hear the USB connected sound, but nothing appears in Device Manager, although I have all the necessary drivers installed.

I'm kind of at a loss here, though there might be some hope. At least I learned why it's necessary to wipe all data before unlocking a bootloader and flashing a ROM.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
I can fix your device if you can boot your device to BROM mode using test point.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
I'm not sure how to boot into BROM, is there another test point I have to ground?
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
How were you able to use mtk client before?

Without BROM you cannot use it.

Switch off the phone first then press and hold volume up down, google assistand key together and then plug usb into phone to enter BROM mode.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
I used mtkclient in fastboot mode (from adb reboot bootloader)

Doing that, the phone doesn't power up or do anything after I plug in USB.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
No way you can use the mtk client in fastboot mode.

mtk client is only meant to use in preloader mode or brom mode.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
what Android version do you had?
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
Android 13
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
I have no idea what I did then...
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
I'm attaching two videos below which shows how to disassemble the phone and access BROM mode.

This video shows complete disassembly.

This one shows how to access BROM mode. This one is for Nokia G10 but it works for Nokia G20 too.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
Thank you! I'll check them out tomorrow, as it's pretty late where I live right now.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
It's 12:35 in the night here
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
Following some of the second video, I ground the test point and connect to usb. After installing some drivers, Windows recognizes the "MTK USB Port". Does that mean I've booted in BROM mode?
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
Yes you are booted into BROM.

Please configure the libusb drivers now to add filter for MTK drivers.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
After installing a device filter using libusb-win32, windows reported the device as unknown, and every time I connect it now (without test point), it says that the device is malfunctioning, also in device manager it says "Device descriptor request failed". What's more, the phone does not power up at all now!
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
Disconnect the phone battery and then reconnect it. Then try.

Don't do the test point for longer times it will kill your device.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
Alright, he powers up again. I uninstalled all drivers and filters and started from the beginning. Installed the libusb filter; MTK USB port shows up as COM3 in device manager now, no unknown devices or errors.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
Follow this tutorial below to setup mtk cleint mod.

Bootloader unlock and root for Nokia 2.2, Nokia 2.3, Nokia C2 Tava and Nokia C2 Tennen.

Disclaimer: You are responsible for any damage to your device with the use of this tutorial and tools posted here. You are choosing to make these modifications on your own in reference to this guide and tools made available here. For any...

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Then backup all the partitions of your phone first. I know the phone is not booting but please backup the firmware as it is very important step to save IMEI.

Once done let me know.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
I have installed the modded mtkclient. After starting the program and connecting usb with test point grounded, I get the following message:View attachment 6087765
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
Did you installed usbdk drivers?
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
No, installed them now, mtkclient did something, though windows gave an error again:
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] mvikrant97:
Close Mtk client. Open it again. Disconnect battery and do brom again.
[Nokia G10 / G20 / G21] schmattka:
Did that, phone now appears as "UsbDk device"
[Nothing Phone 1] Ganeshajith:
I've had my phone 1 crashing from time to time and rebooting by itself. I didn't mind it till last day it completely given up on me, now the phone is stuck in a bootloop. USB debugging is not enabled and is running in the stock ROM with bootloader locked. Is there any way that I can recover my files(Photos and other docs) without having to visit the service center. I can enter into recovery mode and fastboot mode. Is it possible to recover files via fastboot mode. Any help would be appreciated as I don't want to lose my data.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] xunique:
Is there a program to password protect files??
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] DaveTheTytnIIGuy:
SPB Pocket Plus gives me the option to encrypt files in File Explorer.

Dave
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] xunique:
i dont want to download all that for just the file protect feature. any other way??
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] anoano:
Try "Crippin" here http://crippin.netfirms.com/, it is the only one I found also automatically launching the associated program and it runs well on my Kaiser. Here is another one I did not try: http://freewareppc.com/utilities/filebarricader2007mobile.shtml.
[Samsung Galaxy M31 Questions & Answers] yuvi9098:
can samsung galaxy m31 upgrade to android 13 and the hardware can manage it?
[Samsung Galaxy M31 Questions & Answers] hexorgl:
No hardware is less powerfull still it can manage android 14 as well currently using s23 fe one ui 6.1 ported rom for m31 working smoothly with everything working like votle features etc
[Samsung Galaxy M31 Questions & Answers] parbindar001:
Also it comes with galaxy ai and samsung dex and other premium features .
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] BranBro365:
i found a really good deal on ebay for a A52 demo unit. the seller says the phone can't be activated because it is a demo unit and doesn't have a imei number. i was wondering if it's possible to atleast flash oneui stock rom to get rid of any weird demo stuff. I'm not really worried about being able to make calls but I would like to have everything else functional. i messaged the seller to see what the model number is because I heard demo units have specific model numbers.
[Samsung Galaxy A52 4G] TestaMic:
i think you can using odin but you would still not have imei so no sim card support. Also make sure it dosen't have trackers and stuff (idk if it's real but i've heard some demo units having them)
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] DsNil:
Hello!

I recently purchased a Pixel 7 Pro and an Android 14 update was released for my phone. Now, I'm confused about whether to update my phone to A14 or leave it as it is. Currently, I'm not experiencing any major issues except for the quality of the pictures captured. With regards to the camera update, I was considering going for the Android 14 update, but I have come across many posts on different forums about the abnormal behavior of the 7 Pro after the update.

Therefore, I'm seeking suggestions on what to do. Thanks in advance!
[Google Pixel 7 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I mean...many/most of us users go about it with like "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" type of thinking....if you're perfectly happy the way it is, there are good pros to leave it be.

The only real reasons you'd want to update is for certain A14 features and to keep up with the security updates. So if security or any of those features is important to you. I know one of the biggest improvements of A14 is battery life, so if you ever find you're getting bad experience on it and tried every other method to keep it from draining, you should consider the update -- my own personal experience is that I show the screen's current hz, and on A13 the screen was always on 120hz (I have it maxed out at all times) even when the screen was off, but after updating to A14, it shows the screen at 10hz when off! I imagine things like that is what improves the battery life.

But, as you mentioned, imagine you update to A14, find some bugs or glitches that you can't live with or willing to accept/workaround and makes you hate the experience. You'd regret it. And, as sometimes the experience with Android and electronics go, you update it, get the bugs and glitches you can't live with, you downgrade, and they still remain! I've seen many users regret ever doing it because whatever issue gets triggered with the update and hate it that it remains when reverting back.
[General Topics] pilotjezz:
My Google pixel 7 pro won't connect to the auto Android satnav etc, via USB cable, initially it used to as the settings were changed for me but since my reboot of the phone it no longer connects, what settings do I need to change to allow pairing again!!

Help!!!
[Xiaomi 11T] YeezusLover911:
I bricked my phone 3 times trying install magisk in HyperOS I know I need use TWRP but I don't found the version of TWRP somebody can give me the tools and TWRP is very confusing ,I rooted phones before but the Xiaomi 11T is other problem
[Xiaomi 11T] NOSS8:
No need for TWRP to root, especially depending on your Android version, these TWRPs are not really reliable.

How to Root Android Devices Without TWRP Recovery

In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the detailed steps to root any Android device via Magisk patched boot.img file without TWRP

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[Xiaomi 11T] YeezusLover911:
I tried but it don't brick but don't work my Android is android 14
[Xiaomi 11T] NOSS8:
How did you try in detail?
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
A while back, I bought my kid a Bark phone, but now they've matured enough that they don't need it. I don't really want to buy them a new phone, so ideally I can remove bark from their current phone. Their website (https://www.bark.us/) says that it can't be removed, but my developer experience makes me suspect that it can be removed. Does anyone know how I might go about this or have any experience? The phone is a Samsung A14 5G.
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
What does Bark do?
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
It's basically a parental controls app, but I bought the "Bark Phone" that comes with it pre-installed, and it supposedly can't be removed. See: https://www.bark.us/bark-phone/
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
Not able to access it in my country.

To disable and remove it you would need to unlock bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
How exactly do I do that? I read some stuff about reflashing ROM, but I have no Android dev experience.
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
[GUIDE] Root Galaxy A14, complete noob-friendly guide

Lets get this done, Tested on galaxy A145F (A145FXXU3AWG5 EGY) Tested on U1 firmware once, and then U3 (both worked) Follow this guide on your own risk! UPDATE: i got twrp installed, it is possible. Requirements: Galaxy A14 phone A computer with...

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[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
Do you know if I can install stock android from there?

(Thanks so much for your responses :))
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
The very first thing would be to Unlock Bootloader then flash the phone in Odin mode.
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
So flash it with stock android fw after unlocking the bootloader?
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
Yes flash it with another firmware after unlocking the bootloader.

Can you share some pictures of your device here?

I mean the menu screen and about section.

Don't share sensitive information like IMEI, Wifi or Bluetooth address etc.
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
Any specific info? Apparently bark or Knox is blocking screenshots on the about page. It'll be easier to just type it here.

I'll give you some of it rn:

- Prod. Name: Galaxy A14 5G

- Model Name: SM-A146U1/DS

- One UI version: 6.0

- Android version: 14

- Kernel version: 4.19.191-27944104-abA146U1UEU5CXA1#1 Thu Jan 11 16:39:58 KST 2024
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
What's your device CPU?

Exynos or MEDIATEK?
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
Where do I find that?
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
Do some research

View attachment 6087894
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
Looks like a Mediatek:
[General Questions and Answers] Rainbow_Dash:
Get the latest firmware for your model from samfw.com

also get odin program from same website

enter odin mode on device (power it off, hold both volume buttons, plug usb cable in)

open odin, put AP file in AP slot etc

press start

let firmware finish flashing

if the way they implemented that management thing is light enough you might get away with just trying safe mode (holding volume buttons while booting) and uninstalling control app
[General Questions and Answers] astateofsekai_:
You might need to unlock the bootloader before, but that should work fine:

Knowing Bark, they probably have some sort of further security before you unlock the bootloader. That's because the control app is 100% set as administrator. I cannot help you remove admin rights to the control app.
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
If its Mediatek then it shall have the BROM or preloader feature for USB connection which can be used to Unlock bootloader.
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
I'l try it out and let you all know how it goes, thanks so much for your responses!
[General Questions and Answers] thetridentguy:
I tried holding both volume buttons while booting and it gave me some message about installing a custom OS. Can I do anything here?
[General Questions and Answers] Rainbow_Dash:
Yep. Just press volume + to confirm entering download mode.

There are plenty of youtube videos about flashing firmware on samsung devices if this process gets confusing at any point btw
[General Questions and Answers] mvikrant97:
That is Download Mode.

See if it allows to flash you the firmware using Odin tool.
[General Questions and Answers] ejc5million:
I got into BROM mode and hooked it up to mtkclient, but the unlock bootloader options fails with "Error on sending parameter: Read parttbl failed" :/
[General Questions and Answers] MarvinMod:
I too am working on a couple of bark phones. Reinstalled firmware with odin using csc but once connected to Internet, knox kicks in and installs all the bark crap. Only way to get away from bark on a bark phone would be a custom rom however, in order to install a custom rom, the bootloader needs to be unlocked and in order to do that, you'll need to turn on oem unlock in developer options but unfortunately bark has that lockdown too.

Any one else make any progress on these devices?
[General Questions and Answers] xXx yYy:
IMO disabling or removing the Bark app from a Bark phone (a phone with Bark pre-installed) is generally not possible.

Reason: Bark phones are designed with security features that prevent users from uninstalling monitoring software like Bark.

The Bark app on a Bark phone behaves similarly to a system app in terms of its pre-installed nature and restricted uninstallation, but it's NOT installed as a system app.

What you can try:

1. Look through the phone's settings menu, especially under developer options (if accessible) to see if there's a USB debugging toggle. If you can enable USB debuuging, then it should be possible to disable / remove Bark app via ADB.

2. Reach out to Bark support directly through their website and inquire about USB debugging on their phones. They might be able to provide an official answer: https://www.bark.us/
[Introductions] SunL0w:
👋 Hi everyone ! 🤙​

I'm SunL0w (AKA TheArchitect, Bl4ckF0x), I'm passionate about development, computing, embedded electronics, cybersecurity, etc....

I'm here to share with this great community that is XDA. 🤝

But mainly because I'm going to be a device maintainer for Evolution X, to relieve @joeyhuab workload. 🕑👨‍💻
[Introductions] ZG_DEV:
Welcome to XDA !

Btw, can you build a ROM for OPPO A5s?
[Introductions] SunL0w:
Thank you very much @ZG089▼ !

At the moment, there are no plans to port new devices.

I'm focused on the Marble. The rest I'll see later. ;)
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtrab:
Somebody around has the X1A ??

Could please tell me your "stock" radio version on X1A ??

My X1i came with Radio 1.06.25.29

My aim is to pick 850 3G (UMTS)

I've been experimenting with a couple of radios (from diamond and fuze) but nope...

PS: Yes, you can call me crazy, but let me try at least !! :D:D
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] outie:
1.06.25.29 on my x1a.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vagelis:
1.06.25.29 on mine as well

and protocol is 52.43.25.24U (not for the protocol, but for the record :D)
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tilapeutico:
The radio is the same version then, can the protocol make the difference? My X1i has protocol 52.43.25.24H. I'm no expert so I have no idea what this means..
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtrab:
Hmmmm

SO IT IS NOT THE RADIO !?!? :confused::confused::confused:

I had the same radio on my X1i and no UMTS 850 access

And my protocol is also 52.43.25.24U as the american version

This fact supports the "hardware difference" theory...
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tilapeutico:
can one of you guys with the x1a verify which processor you have? I read in another thread that the x1a has a MSM7201A, my x1i has MSM7200A, that would be the difference in hardware if true..
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vagelis:
Verified: X1a's CPU is the 7201A, listed in the hardware tab of the device information control applet.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtrab:
@outies & vagelis:

Can you dump your ROM and RADIO to let us experiment a little ??

Would be VERY appreciated :rolleyes:

What's your ROM version ??
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] outie:
I flashed another ROM without backing my original x1a ROM (yea I know that was stupid, but apparently everyone here did the same...) That's probably why there's still no x1a ROM available.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vagelis:
And I put Jack's 1.04 Lite before I went with Touch-IT 2.2

Alas, I thought they'd be others with the X1a's that would have dumped the original ROM somewhere.

Fear not tough, for by the 12th there should be the 'new' x1a's shipping from sonystyle and J&R, so we should be having the 'new and fixed' X1a ROM for modding :)
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Angelusz:
You guys can keep trying all you like, the X1a just doesn't support 850. It's been tested, tried and confirmed before.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] outie:
You mean the X1i right?
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stepw:
Tested by yourself or someone else?
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sierra055:
Can confirm the 7201A processor on the X1a

Rom: 1.02.949.8 @ 09/17/08

Radio: 1.06.25.29

That's on a Telstra NextG compatible (850 band) in Australia
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JuBond:
I finally received my x1a from Sonystyle yesterday. Its from the new batch, and there is no change to the radio or ROM.

ROM: 1.02.948.8

ROM Date: 09/17/08

Radio: 1.06.25.29

Protocol: 52.43.25.24U

ExtPkg: 1.0.22670.11276

So whatever the back order delay was caused from... it wasn't a ROM or radio issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carver77:
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[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] nicksons28:
These have all been extensively tested and have 0 known issues, they have been perfected for reliable longterm use any issues, report to me and i will get to it.

WARNING: please be careful. i have specified exactly how to successfully install each of these correctly without errors. that being said failure to follow instructions exactly to install, may result in brick or other unknown errors you take full responsibility for any damage done to your device. this is intended for users, that have a basic understanding on how android operates from a developer standpoint. custom recovery has potential to brick your device to a point of no repair, it is important to exercise caution when performing risky operations using these recovery projects. please do not install these if you dont accept these risks, or you have any concern of damaging your device.

Ensure to follow installation instructions exactly as stated to minimize risk of harming your device.

what devices are compatable?

-- Motorola RAZR plus 2023 flip device zeekr (XT2321-X)

-- Motorola RAZR plus 2023 flip device Lyncko (XT2321-X)

What's on the menu today:

-- RAZR flip device ORANGEFOX Recovery

-- RAZR flip device PBRP Recovery

-- RAZR flip device twrp Recovery (bonus) Previous version was still problematic, I have addressed this and twrp is now 100% functional no touchscreen issues. If you have the old version update to this one. (TWRP Updated today 5/12/24)

VERY IMPORTANT: decrypting user data is required to use these, on this device. The zip to decrypt is found below do not use this zip on any other device only razr flip. IF YOU DONT DECRYPT YOU WILL BE STUCK AT THE SPLASH SCREEN.

KEEP IN MIND: when flashing DFE-NEO decryption zip, make sure to enable "hide device is not encrypted" option when flashing decrypt zip. also disabling verity is also recommended.

Steps: enter bootloader, run FASTBOOT ERASE ALL. Do NOT boot device, now Flash PBRP or ORANGEFOX .img then boot DIRECTLY to recovery, then flash the PBRP or ORANGEFOX .zip file to finish installing. Now Flash the DFE-NEO zip file (((and I suggest enabling the hide decryption option also)) after this FORMAT DATA in any recovery, and now you are good to go,(if you boot device before flashing decrypt zip you will have to restart from beginning) boot your device. Now setup and after this you now have permanent custom recovery.

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-- downloads.customrecoverymaker.com
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] DanielMode:
looks like no excuses anymore now to resist on rooting my Razr
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] nicksons28:
Orangefox may possibly work for lyncko##
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] AyyyMOTO:
I'm willing to give this a go. One thing I'd like to do first is backup the stock rom in case I screw up or later want to sell the phone in its factory form. Can I boot from these recoveries such as TWRP ('fastboot boot' instead of 'fastboot flash') without flashing so that I can accomplish that?

Also it looks like the TWRP folder within your TWRP upload might be missing some important folders.
[Motorola Razr 40 Ultra / Razr+ / Razr 2023] nicksons28:
Ohhh no you just flash the zip file,