Re: Unusable Android J5(6)

On 14.05.25 14:37, Andy Burns wrote:

R.Wieser wrote:
 

I cannot even get that far.  The OS doesn't allow me further than the
"choose a WiFi network" screen, so it can "verify my identity".
>
... something that we won't be able to complete, because of what you quoted
in the above.(no knowledge about the phone or whats on it anymore)

 
I inherited my Dad's Samsung phone (not as old as your J5) and knew
nothing of the credentials same as you, I wanted to wipe it and pass it
on to a nephew.
 
Everything was pointing to it not being possible, but some combination
of holding keys while standing on your head while powering it on did
allow a factory reset and then setting up from scratch ... google for
the exact model number not just J5, maybe be microscopic laser etching,
or on a sticker inside the battery hatch if it's that old?

IIRC this method does not untie the phone from the former owner and will
fail. I had that roughly 7 years ago with a Nexus 5X. I couldn't sell it
for a while because the phone could be reset to facory state but it
refused to accept another owner at that time.

I doubt that it is worth to invest that much money as Rudy indicated to
find out with a RAM of 1.5 GB it is almost useless.

Perhaps Rudy considers to spend a little over € 100. Then he can find
alternatives on amazon or another shop.

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