[Q] cannot unlock encrypted phone. FML. :(

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Devin-J

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Sep 6, 2011
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California
hey guys,
i have a stock s4.
i rooted it.
then uninstalled samsung keyboard.
installed custom keyboard.
and unrooted it.
then encrypted it. (i know it was a bad idea, sorry.)
now/ when my phone boots, it asks for password without giving me a keyboard to type it.
im guessing security restriction dont allow custom keyboards to appear before unlocking encryption.
pls tell me a workaround way to fix this problem.
much grateful.
if i cant reconver my data, at least tell me how to get my phone back in working condition.
devin :)
 

Zoddex

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Jan 4, 2010
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46
San Pedro
hey guys,
i have a stock s4.
i rooted it.
then uninstalled samsung keyboard.
installed custom keyboard.
and unrooted it.
then encrypted it. (i know it was a bad idea, sorry.)
now/ when my phone boots, it asks for password without giving me a keyboard to type it.
im guessing security restriction dont allow custom keyboards to appear before unlocking encryption.
pls tell me a workaround way to fix this problem.
much grateful.
if i cant reconver my data, at least tell me how to get my phone back in working condition.
devin :)

are you at least able to enter download mode, or recovery mode???
 
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Devin-J

Senior Member
Sep 6, 2011
146
15
California
yes, but...

are you at least able to enter download mode, or recovery mode???

yeah, but i if i do stuff via download mode or recovery mode, i will loose my data right?
if possible, i dont want loose my data. only if possible. if no choice, then i dont mind.
so how do i know if i can enter download mode or recovery mode? pls help me. i think i can, but im not sure.
i was think of using an OTG cable with a usb keyboard. u think it will work?
 

Zoddex

Senior Member
Jan 4, 2010
225
46
San Pedro
The keyboard might also not work as the phone would have nowhere to take the typed characters from. It's 50-50 chance.

For recovery/download mode, turn on the phone by holding volume power and home buttons and yes that would delete everything.

Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
 

Devin-J

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Sep 6, 2011
146
15
California
need a .tar version of any rom (stock/custom)

The keyboard might also not work as the phone would have nowhere to take the typed characters from. It's 50-50 chance.

For recovery/download mode, turn on the phone by holding volume power and home buttons and yes that would delete everything.

Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

thanks for your reply. you were right, it didnt work.
can anyone tell me a source/link for any custom/stock rom in .tar format so that i can flash it with odin?
.zips can only be flashed with recovery and i prefer odin.
i need it desperately.

ps:
also, can anyone tell me if any recovery can detect external micro sd card or OTG cable storage?
 

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    hey guys,
    i have a stock s4.
    i rooted it.
    then uninstalled samsung keyboard.
    installed custom keyboard.
    and unrooted it.
    then encrypted it. (i know it was a bad idea, sorry.)
    now/ when my phone boots, it asks for password without giving me a keyboard to type it.
    im guessing security restriction dont allow custom keyboards to appear before unlocking encryption.
    pls tell me a workaround way to fix this problem.
    much grateful.
    if i cant reconver my data, at least tell me how to get my phone back in working condition.
    devin :)

    are you at least able to enter download mode, or recovery mode???