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Rgarner

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I have been asked to fix a phone. The problem is I don't know what to do about it. It's stuck on a bluish green screen. Could this be malware? I will try to post a few photos.
 

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It's ok now. I just did the hold 'em both for 7 seconds trick and it turned out fine. It sure looked evil, though. His phone is a plain box stock Samsung that he got with a carrier plan. He doesn't like it much but he doesn't know how to adjust screen brightness or text, which means he's probably stuck with it as is.
 
Rgarner said:
He probably does. I have enough fun bugging you guys with my dumb phone (and other) problems. Do they still make those things?
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I love your posts. Who doesn't love 2 pussies playing with each other, moldy bathrooms, and crime scene ( bloody carpet ) clean up tips. I'm here for it all. I mean what else is actually going on, on the site.

EDIT : deleted some stuff, I was a little harsh there to our fellow members. My bad.
 
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just an fyi malware would not do something like that. malware is designed to be either undetected to steal personal data or to flood your phone with adware. it can also be used to let others gain access to your phone, but again usually hackers want to not be noticed or found.

so when you see something like what your friend has, just know that it is probably not malware.....especially if it says download mode or in case with samsung phones, odin mode. odin is a utility program that samsung used to use and is exclusive to only samsung phones.
 
ocnbrze said:
just an fyi malware would not do something like that. malware is designed to be either undetected to steal personal data or to flood your phone with adware. it can also be used to let others gain access to your phone, but again usually hackers want to not be noticed or found.

so when you see something like what your friend has, just know that it is probably not malware.....especially if it says download mode or in case with samsung phones, odin mode. odin is a utility program that samsung used to use and is exclusive to only samsung phones.
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Good stuff here amigo :thumbsupdroid: Even I learned something.
 
Milo Willamson said:
Odin does work with Moto cell phones, I had my hand in them too hehe.
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are you sure?
according to google this is false.

from a google search:
You're likely thinking about "Odin" in the context of rooting and flashing firmware on Android phones. Odin, specifically, is a software tool developed and used by Samsung for flashing firmware onto their devices. It's not designed to work with Motorola phones.
Instead of Odin, Motorola devices typically use:
  • RSD Lite or Mfastboot (a modified Fastboot tool): These are commonly used for flashing custom recoveries (like TWRP) and firmware images on Motorola devices.
  • Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA): This is a software tool developed by Lenovo and Motorola that can help you reflash the software on your device, particularly useful for fixing issues like software crashes or boot loops. You'll need to download and install it on your PC, then follow the instructions within the software to connect your phone and proceed with flashing or rescuing.
Essentially:
  • Odin: Used for Samsung phones.
  • RSD Lite/Mfastboot/LMSA: Used for Motorola phones.
Important Notes:
  • Flashing firmware or custom recoveries can be risky and could potentially "brick" your phone if done incorrectly.
  • Always back up your data before flashing any firmware or custom recovery, as it will erase everything on your device.
  • Follow instructions carefully and use reliable sources for downloading software and firmware.
  • If you're unsure about the process, it's best to seek assistance from someone with experience or consult the official Motorola support resources.
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ocnbrze said:
are you sure?
according to google this is false.

from a google search:
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My old old, like a few cells back was a moto z 2, I remember googling to match the file for odin.
I remember then going to the store when my cell was not at the brink of death but I reserected it for like a solid few hours just for the file itself.
Maybe they stop using Odin for that forever, and I had it on my p.c. too.
 
Milo Willamson said:
My old old, like a few cells back was a moto z 2, I remember googling to match the file for odin.
I remember then going to the store when my cell was not at the brink of death but I reserected it for like a solid few hours just for the file itself.
Maybe they stop using Odin for that forever, and I had it on my p.c. too.
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i have always known odin as samung only. google shows nothing about odin being used on motorolla devices. it was actually made by samsung.......so. i do not doubt you, just saying that there is nothing on the net that shows otherwise.
 
ocnbrze said:
i have always known odin as samung only. google shows nothing about odin being used on motorolla devices. it was actually made by samsung.......so. i do not doubt you, just saying that there is nothing on the net that shows otherwise.
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Maybe I used it for my samsung galaxy three.. That seems like a million years ago, but I know for a fact I was just acting on it with a moto cell though.. Still, what if I just scrambled my memories away?
 
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