Very Odd! I think I got a test build?

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madwolf27

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I get text on bootup and shut down, there is a LOT of extra stuff displayed in odin mode and "Dev Tools" app was preinstalled. Also, the regular Developer Options were already enabled.

This is an exchange for a bad camera....
 

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I get text on bootup and shut down, there is a LOT of extra stuff displayed in odin mode and "Dev Tools" app was preinstalled. Also, the regular Developer Options were already enabled.

This is an exchange for a bad camera....

Its still a MI7 build which is old. Like the post above me said. Most likely the device you got wasn't wiped. The spot that says G.M. Carlton if that isn't you like it makes me think that was the person that had the phone before you.
 

siralsmooth

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Considering the build says TEST Keys, probably have an early 4.3 build. Here's a screenshot of my device. Notice the only difference is the build number.
 

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madwolf27

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That's me. Dang, now you know my secret identity! Lol. It was clean. Started with the regular setup. The only app different than the crap they bloat it with was the dev tools. There is another option in developer options as well, allows me to turn off DRM checking. Oh, and someone asked for the wallpaper. I'll post it up tomorrow.
 

siralsmooth

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Can you grab a photo of the Download/ODIN mode screen? Curious to know what "Extra Stuff" you have in there.

And have no fear, your secret identity is safe in here. Lol
 

madwolf27

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Moar Pics!
 

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siralsmooth

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Very cool, now only to figure out what superpowers come with that, lol. In all my years of custom rom flashing I've never seen anything like that. What does your download screen say? Knox still valid? This has me curious.

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madwolf27

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Very cool, now only to figure out what superpowers come with that, lol. In all my years of custom rom flashing I've never seen anything like that. What does your download screen say? Knox still valid? This has me curious.

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There is a pic. Knox is 0x0. Kies says it cannot update the firmware and software update says the device has been modified.
 

madwolf27

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I swear the first photo wasn't there last time. Good stuff though.

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I've got some clearer shots at home, they would not upload yesterday for whatever reason. I also received my replacement for my replacement, so, unless there's a good reason not to, I'm sending it back today or tomorrow.
 

bp328i

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I received a replacement that did the same thing on boot up as your pictures. The only difference was the one I received was Knox 0x1 and it was for my wife who needs Knox for work so I called them and they sent me a brand new one.

But before I sent it back I oden it back to original firmware so that way the next person they sent it to did not have the same issue and then when I booted it it was fine (besides the Knox 0x1).

My Note is rooted and we would have kept the first replacement after I oden it but my wife needs Knox.
 

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I wonder if those "test keys" contain the Knox reversal. Knox white papers say that the container is signed and the "keys" validate the originality of the kernel, Recovery, etc... Just a thought. I have zero proof to this insane theory.

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I wonder if those "test keys" contain the Knox reversal. Knox white papers say that the container is signed and the "keys" validate the originality of the kernel, Recovery, etc... Just a thought. I have zero proof to this insane theory.

Sent from any phone that isn't made by Apple.

Being an insane theory is what makes it great:D

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barfingmonkey

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I just received a replacement from T-Mobile, and I get the same boot/shutdown screens.

I get text on bootup and shut down, there is a LOT of extra stuff displayed in odin mode and "Dev Tools" app was preinstalled. Also, the regular Developer Options were already enabled.

This is an exchange for a bad camera....


---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 PM ----------

Does your new replacement have the same issues?


I've got some clearer shots at home, they would not upload yesterday for whatever reason. I also received my replacement for my replacement, so, unless there's a good reason not to, I'm sending it back today or tomorrow.
 

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    I swear the first photo wasn't there last time. Good stuff though.

    Sent from my Touchpad using XDA Premium HD app
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    I wonder if those "test keys" contain the Knox reversal. Knox white papers say that the container is signed and the "keys" validate the originality of the kernel, Recovery, etc... Just a thought. I have zero proof to this insane theory.

    Sent from any phone that isn't made by Apple.

    Being an insane theory is what makes it great:D

    Sent from my SM-N900T using Tapatalk
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    I just received a replacement from T-Mobile, and I get the same boot/shutdown screens.



    ---------- Post added at 12:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:37 PM ----------

    Does your new replacement have the same issues?

    It did not. It also did not come with an S Pen. I kept mine.