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Tagged with factory-reset bootloader
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Is it possible to skip the warning screen on a locked bootloader running custom firmware?
This question is from a malicious viewpoint to see if its possible that it happened in my case
I have got answers before that if my bootloader is locked then a factory reset(/even reflash stock rom) ...
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Can a hacker unlock the bootloader of an android device remotely?
Is it true that you can not unlock the bootloader of an android device remotely and the only way you can infect the firmware or bootloader is to have physical access to the device.
What about rooting? ...
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How factory reset process looks in details?
So I tried to find answer for this question, but it is very hard to find something other than simple instruction of doing factory reset and backuping data.
I'm interested of detailed process of the ...
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How to achieve factory-reset or bootloader mode for Flywheel (Glorystar Nebula rf3288) tablet without buttons?
I've gotten stuck trying to upgrade a Glorystar Nebula 15 kiosk Android tablet (as customized for the orphaned Flywheel spin-bikes) to a vendor-provided single-file Android 7.1 firmware image (7....
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Is my Android device booting into a "stealth" partition?
OK, this is a weird problem I’m encountering with an Android system I’ve been using without problems for several years now… and I’m practically out of ideas on how to potentially fix it.
Let’s start ...
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Why does unlocking bootloader require erasing userdata? [duplicate]
I unlocked the bootloader in my OnePlus 5 right after it was delivered, so there was nothing to erase. Then I flashed TWRP and SuperSU. It comes with DM-Verity (and /data force encrypted). I tried re-...
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Would rooting my phone prevent me from using device protection features
I wanted to unlock my bootl oader so that I can root the device for performance and battery improvement.when I try to turn on OEM unlocking, I am told that the step would deactivate device protection ...
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Nexus 5 (kitkat) does not boot into Bootloader mode - also cannot factory reset from ADM
I have an old Nexus 5 which I'm trying to use again because I dropped my current phone.
This Nexus 5 was on 5.0 (the one with the swirling circles right?) and it boots up but I can't get into it.
I ...
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Retrieve Files From Device in Bootloader
I'm working on an android application. I accidentally turned on a developer option(I'm guessing RTL Layout), and now I get the message "..System UI has stopped working". I tried to clear the cache ...
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How to set up BIOS-like password on Android device? [duplicate]
Setting a screen lock password or SIM pin or both is fine for securing some aspects of your mobile device. But what if, as a nasty joke, someone manages to grab a hold of your device and hits the ...
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Factory reset generic android device
I have a cheap generic Android tablet (a Groupon special) that won't boot. My theory is that the storage is full because this happened to two different tablets after installing apps. update: I learned ...
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Can't Factory Reset HTC Desire C
I tried unlocking the bootloader (which I apparently succeeded at.) I then tried rooting it, which I failed at. I just want to reset the phone back to factory settings but when I try to do a factory ...
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Strange (unfamilar screen) on my Galaxy Tab?
I have a Galaxy Tab 10.1. It was powered off and charging when my nephew picked it up and turned in on. When he handed it to me on the screen was a graphic of an open box, the android logo with the ...
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Alternative ways to factory reset?
My Android 2.3 system my PMP3384 tablet somehow crashed so seriously that I cannot even do a factory hard reset, because I cannot get to settings, only the following message appears again and again:
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