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How to unlock bootloader of Vivo Y33S - 'Waiting for device' error
I'm facing some challenges with unlocking the bootloader of my Vivo Y33S and could really use some assistance. I have tried a few methods, but I'm encountering two specific issues: The MTKclient software doesn't seem to work for bootloader unlocking on my Vivo Y33S. I've followed the instructions to...
I'm facing some challenges with unlocking the bootloader of my Vivo Y33S and could really use some assistance. I have tried a few methods, but I'm encountering two specific issues:
The MTKclient software doesn't seem to work for bootloader unlocking on my Vivo Y33S. I've followed the instructions to enter in Brom mode, but it doesn't recognize my device or initiate the unlock process.
When I use the Vivo Fastboot software and execute the commands
fastboot vivo_bsp unlock_vivo or fastboot bbk unlock_vivo, I receive the following error messages:
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command vivo_bsp unlock_vivo)
FAILED (remote: Unrecognized command bbk unlock_vivo)
Laerte Carta
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Jun 12, 2023, 01:07 PM
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Update vivo V21 to latest Android version
How can I update my old Android version to the latest Android version, in vivo V21, without rooting and any other process, and what is the official process?
How can I update my old Android version to the latest Android version, in vivo V21, without rooting and any other process, and what is the official process?
Rajput Anirudh
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Aug 9, 2024, 09:20 AM
• Last activity: Apr 14, 2025, 09:53 PM
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Google Play service is missing after rebooting Vivo y91
My Vivo y91 phone got rebooted because it won't open. After it finally booted up, a very cautious notification showed up that >Google Play Store won't run without Google Play service, which are missing from your device. I was shocked, so I opened up my Settings, and then the App Manager. There, the...
My Vivo y91 phone got rebooted because it won't open. After it finally booted up, a very cautious notification showed up that
>Google Play Store won't run without Google Play service, which are missing from your device.
I was shocked, so I opened up my Settings, and then the App Manager. There, the Google Play service was gone.
So, I hurried up and contacted the vivo team so they could help, but it was going to take a long time. So I've searched on how to get it back, but it seems I can't find any answers, so I had to wait for the email to get delivered.
How to get it back?
Andre Biong
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Feb 18, 2025, 02:16 AM
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"Cannot disable <system app> no root permission" when disabling some system packages on vivo X100
When disabling the system apps on vivo X100, some failed with the following error: > Exception occurred while executing 'disable-user': java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable com.bbk.theme no root permission ``` 127|V2308:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.bbk.theme Exception occurred while execu...
When disabling the system apps on vivo X100, some failed with the following error:
> Exception occurred while executing 'disable-user':
java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable com.bbk.theme no root permission
127|V2308:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.bbk.theme
Exception occurred while executing 'disable-user':
java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable com.bbk.theme no root permission
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSettingInternalLocked(PackageManagerService.java:4568)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSettings(PackageManagerService.java:4472)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.-$$Nest$msetEnabledSettings(PackageManagerService.java:0)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.setApplicationEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:6357)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runSetEnabledSetting(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:2523)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:292)
at com.android.modules.utils.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellCommandHandler.java:97)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:38)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:7005)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:1134)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:954)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:5024)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:6989)
at android.os.Binder.execTransactInternal(Binder.java:1410)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:1341)
V2308:/ $ pm disable-user --user 0 com.vivo.imanager
Exception occurred while executing 'disable-user':
java.lang.SecurityException: Cannot disable com.vivo.imanager no root permission
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSettingInternalLocked(PackageManagerService.java:4568)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.setEnabledSettings(PackageManagerService.java:4472)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService.-$$Nest$msetEnabledSettings(PackageManagerService.java:0)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.setApplicationEnabledSetting(PackageManagerService.java:6357)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.runSetEnabledSetting(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:2523)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerShellCommand.onCommand(PackageManagerShellCommand.java:292)
at com.android.modules.utils.BasicShellCommandHandler.exec(BasicShellCommandHandler.java:97)
at android.os.ShellCommand.exec(ShellCommand.java:38)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.onShellCommand(PackageManagerService.java:7005)
at android.os.Binder.shellCommand(Binder.java:1134)
at android.os.Binder.onTransact(Binder.java:954)
at android.content.pm.IPackageManager$Stub.onTransact(IPackageManager.java:5024)
at com.android.server.pm.PackageManagerService$IPackageManagerImpl.onTransact(PackageManagerService.java:6989)
at android.os.Binder.execTransactInternal(Binder.java:1410)
at android.os.Binder.execTransact(Binder.java:1341)
user448747
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Aug 22, 2024, 12:02 PM
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How to root Vivo Y83?
I somehow unlocked the bootloader of my **Vivo Y83 (vivo1802)**. Now, after flashing the Magisk-patched boot image, my phone goes on bootloop. And after flashing back the original boot.img, the phone comes back up. I've tried 1. Patched vbmeta in boot as there is no separate vbmeta.img in my firmwar...
I somehow unlocked the bootloader of my **Vivo Y83 (vivo1802)**. Now, after flashing the Magisk-patched boot image, my phone goes on bootloop. And after flashing back the original boot.img, the phone comes back up.
I've tried
1. Patched vbmeta in boot as there is no separate vbmeta.img in my firmware
2. Preserve force encryption
I notice the magiskinit is not even called by kernel when trying to boot.
I need a solution for it.
Click Bait
(31 rep)
Jul 19, 2022, 01:34 PM
• Last activity: Jun 10, 2024, 03:27 PM
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Recent Screen not working after accidentally uninstalling System Launcher on Vivo Y20i
I am removing some bloatware apps in my Vivo Y20i because it is getting slow and lagging too much, storage space is not an issue but the RAM consumption of default apps that I can't uninstall is too high. So I resulted in looking up a method to uninstall that bloatware, and I found a method using Sh...
I am removing some bloatware apps in my Vivo Y20i because it is getting slow and lagging too much, storage space is not an issue but the RAM consumption of default apps that I can't uninstall is too high. So I resulted in looking up a method to uninstall that bloatware, and I found a method using Shizuku and aShell. I have success in removing most apps but I accidentally included the System Launcher to uninstall (I'm using Nova Launcher as default btw). Now I'm having an issue with my navigation controls where the recent app button/gesture is not working anymore, the home and back button works fine.
I tried installing some navigation controls from the Play Store and also used the gesture functions of Nova Launcher but still, it doesn't help.
Hoping someone can help me, thank you in advance.
Noobmaster
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Mar 10, 2024, 04:38 AM
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WiFi hotspot keeps shutting off automatically on vivo V7
The WiFi hotspot on vivo V7 turns off on its own. I can't even see any additional settings. How do I resolve this issue?
The WiFi hotspot on vivo V7 turns off on its own. I can't even see any additional settings.
How do I resolve this issue?
dl12
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Oct 24, 2018, 05:18 PM
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Any way to root vivo Y33s?
I want to root my vivo Y33s. Here's what I tried: Unlock the bootloader (all commands like `fastboot oem unlock` are not recognisable) with `fastboot boot` directly from .img file: downloading 'boot.img'... OKAY [ 3.494s] booting... FAILED (remote: unknown command) How else I can root with Magisk?
I want to root my vivo Y33s. Here's what I tried: Unlock the bootloader (all commands like
fastboot oem unlock are not recognisable) with fastboot boot directly from .img file:
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 3.494s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
How else I can root with Magisk?
mkh34
(1 rep)
Feb 22, 2024, 05:08 PM
• Last activity: Feb 24, 2024, 07:49 PM
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The wifi connection on the phone is losing to other devices when connected
My Vivo T1 Pro was initially connected to WiFi, but when another device just connected to the WiFi connection, my connection to WiFi died and I couldn't connect again until the other device disconnected, how do I solve it?
My Vivo T1 Pro was initially connected to WiFi, but when another device just connected to the WiFi connection, my connection to WiFi died and I couldn't connect again until the other device disconnected, how do I solve it?
Kirana WardanaPramudya
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Feb 7, 2024, 07:22 AM
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Unbricking Vivo Y97 after flashing wrong recovery.img
It all started when I flashed the wrong `recovery.img` on my device. I have two Vivo Y97s with the exact model, version, and specs. I didn't realize that I need to port TWRP first on my `recovery.img` before I can flash it using fastboot. After I flashed the wrong `recovery.img`, my device suddenly...
It all started when I flashed the wrong
recovery.img on my device. I have two Vivo Y97s with the exact model, version, and specs. I didn't realize that I need to port TWRP first on my recovery.img before I can flash it using fastboot. After I flashed the wrong recovery.img, my device suddenly wouldn't turn on, couldn't boot up, and couldn't even enter recovery mode. BTW, they are both bootloader unlocked and the other one is already rooted.
Let's say A is the bricked phone and B is working fine. Can I use the backup ROM of B and restore it to A? I'm not gonna use stock ROM.
Jefferson Villasan Josol
(26 rep)
Sep 4, 2023, 04:20 PM
• Last activity: Sep 5, 2023, 01:23 PM
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Is Phone still usable after Google Find my device erase device
well, the question says it all. I was playing around with google find my device and messed up. The worse thing, I was using my father's phone and not mine. Result- After i used find-my-device - secure device, there's a screen lock on my father's phone which is long like abc1234. The phone is unlocki...
well, the question says it all. I was playing around with google find my device and messed up. The worse thing, I was using my father's phone and not mine.
Result-
After i used find-my-device - secure device, there's a screen lock on my father's phone which is long like abc1234. The phone is unlocking with it. But when I try to remove it from settings app, it is asking for a 4 digit numeric passcode. I have tried everything and the password can't be removed. Since my father uses his phone very often due to his work, he doesn't like any kind of password since its bothersome, time-consuming, frustrating and he doesn't have the best eyesight so he messes up with keyboard when without glasses. What I want to do-
Since the phone can be unlocked and data can be accessed, I have backed up the data in my laptop and planning to reset it. Now, the OEM is locked and asks the 4 digit password to unlock and reset also wants that. So, My only options remains find my device - erase device. What i want to know-
Since its not my but my father's phone, I want to be and have to be extra cautious.
1 - Is there any kind of risk or anything i should keep in mind before resetting the device from find-my-device - erase device.
2 - Will my father be able to use that phone normally after the reset like he used to earlier??
3 - Will the screen lock be removed?? (most important)
After i used find-my-device - secure device, there's a screen lock on my father's phone which is long like abc1234. The phone is unlocking with it. But when I try to remove it from settings app, it is asking for a 4 digit numeric passcode. I have tried everything and the password can't be removed. Since my father uses his phone very often due to his work, he doesn't like any kind of password since its bothersome, time-consuming, frustrating and he doesn't have the best eyesight so he messes up with keyboard when without glasses. What I want to do-
Since the phone can be unlocked and data can be accessed, I have backed up the data in my laptop and planning to reset it. Now, the OEM is locked and asks the 4 digit password to unlock and reset also wants that. So, My only options remains find my device - erase device. What i want to know-
Since its not my but my father's phone, I want to be and have to be extra cautious.
1 - Is there any kind of risk or anything i should keep in mind before resetting the device from find-my-device - erase device.
2 - Will my father be able to use that phone normally after the reset like he used to earlier??
3 - Will the screen lock be removed?? (most important)
Priyansh Yadav
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Jan 15, 2023, 04:56 AM
• Last activity: Jan 15, 2023, 02:53 PM
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Enabling NFC on vivo V2205
So, vivo Y35 (V2205) has an NFC hardware inside. ![NFC confirmation, Device Info HW][1] but apps (and settings) ways that 'NFC is not supported' [![][2] [![][3] I am looking for a way to enable NFC (preferably without root, but rooting is fine) --- Specs: - vivo V2205 - Android 12 (1 October 2022 up...
So, vivo Y35 (V2205) has an NFC hardware inside.
but apps (and settings) ways that 'NFC is not supported'
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[
I am looking for a way to enable NFC (preferably without root, but rooting is fine)
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Specs:
- vivo V2205
- Android 12 (1 October 2022 update)
- PD2225KF_EX_A_12.0.8.7.W20
but apps (and settings) ways that 'NFC is not supported'
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[
I am looking for a way to enable NFC (preferably without root, but rooting is fine)
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Specs:
- vivo V2205
- Android 12 (1 October 2022 update)
- PD2225KF_EX_A_12.0.8.7.W20
jaredo-kun
(11 rep)
Nov 14, 2022, 04:09 PM
• Last activity: Nov 14, 2022, 06:23 PM
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Android 12 reset password different from lockscreen
A few days ago, I locked my vivo S1 Pro running Android 12 with Google's Find My Device. At that time, it didn't have any screen lock, so I locked it with the password "pri8890". When I went to open the lock screen, I was able to unlock it with the password "pri8890", but when I wanted to reset the...
A few days ago, I locked my vivo S1 Pro running Android 12 with Google's Find My Device. At that time, it didn't have any screen lock, so I locked it with the password "pri8890". When I went to open the lock screen, I was able to unlock it with the password "pri8890", but when I wanted to reset the password from the Settings app (Settings > Fingerprint, face and password > Screen lock), it asks for a 4-digit number. That doesn't make sense. If the screen is opened by an alphanumeric password, why does it want a 4-digit number to reset the screen lock?
BTW, in the Settings app, while entering the password, it only gives me a numerical keyboard, so I am not able to enter "pri8890". To confirm that there isn't something wrong with the password settings of my phone, I switched the "use lock screen password" option in the "PhonePe" app and when it asked for a lock screen password for authentication, entering "pri8890" worked. Still, in the Settings app, it isn't working and only provides a numeric keyboard so I can't enter the "pri" part of "pri8890". Also, I have tried all possible probable combinations like "8890", "0000", "9999", etc.
Priyansh Yadav
(151 rep)
Sep 28, 2022, 03:22 AM
• Last activity: Sep 28, 2022, 03:02 PM
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Dark Mode glitch on Vivo v23 Pro
Why is the Dark mode in my Vivo v23 pro like this? It's bit transparent in darker areas, I'm able to see my phone's background and icons. Its very weird. Any solutions?[![enter image description here][1]][1] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/HEiFv.jpg
Why is the Dark mode in my Vivo v23 pro like this? It's bit transparent in darker areas, I'm able to see my phone's background and icons. Its very weird. Any solutions?
Sayan Manna
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Aug 6, 2022, 11:12 AM
• Last activity: Aug 7, 2022, 07:30 AM
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What will happen if I tried to boot into twrp recovery without flashing it (not made for my device)
As their is no twrp recovery for my device (vivo 1802 mtk device) I was thinking of booting into twrp recovery not made for my device specifically **Without** flashing it. To get the job done maybe some backups or flashing using twrp. But I don’t know what will be the consequences of it…… If anyone...
As their is no twrp recovery for my device (vivo 1802 mtk device)
I was thinking of booting into twrp recovery not made for my device specifically **Without** flashing it.
To get the job done maybe some backups or flashing using twrp.
But I don’t know what will be the consequences of it……
If anyone got idea or hands on experience on it, I would like to know
Click Bait
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Jul 17, 2022, 10:11 AM
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Android phone unresponsive touch
I have had my Vivo Y20i for 2 years now. But this past 6 months, I've been experiencing some touch issues where part of my screen doesn't respond to my touches, and to make it work again is to lock my phone and then unlock it and everything works as normal. Sometimes it takes 2 to 3 unlocks before i...
I have had my Vivo Y20i for 2 years now. But this past 6 months, I've been experiencing some touch issues where part of my screen doesn't respond to my touches, and to make it work again is to lock my phone and then unlock it and everything works as normal. Sometimes it takes 2 to 3 unlocks before it returns to normal. It's pretty irritating especially when I'm playing something or typing something, doesn't respond to my touches, and sometimes ghost touches. The time it occurs is random.
I do not have any applications that can alter any touches or systems whatsoever. I only have the default apps (YouTube, Google, Etc.) and Mobile Legends. And I haven't dropped my phone since then.
Noobmaster
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Jun 8, 2022, 08:41 AM
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My android can send message but cannot receive message
I am using Vivo S1 and I have some issues recently. My phone works perfectly when using WiFi or tethering from another phone. But when I use mobile data from my SIM card, I cannot load anything and cannot receive any messages from messaging apps. It is more strange that I COULD NOT RECEIVE messages...
I am using Vivo S1 and I have some issues recently.
My phone works perfectly when using WiFi or tethering from another phone. But when I use mobile data from my SIM card, I cannot load anything and cannot receive any messages from messaging apps.
It is more strange that I COULD NOT RECEIVE messages from message apps (Line, Discord, etc) except WhatsApp, BUT ACTUALLY CAN send messages through those apps. So, anyone I send a message to can read my message.
I am assuming I have my hardware broken, but still have a doubt. Any idea what exactly causes the problem?
Rafi Adyatma
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Jun 6, 2022, 02:18 PM
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Forgot password for android device not able to reset it
I recently bought a new phone and forgot about the old one, and now I can't remember the password for the old device. I tried 1) google findmyphone: didn't work 2) hard reset: asking for the password 3) ADB : USB debugging is on but can't accept the pop up Is there any way I can reset the password o...
I recently bought a new phone and forgot about the old one, and now I can't remember the password for the old device. I tried
1) google findmyphone: didn't work
2) hard reset: asking for the password
3) ADB : USB debugging is on but can't accept the pop up
Is there any way I can reset the password of the device?
mightyBoi
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May 31, 2022, 08:49 AM
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Media Storage app taking too much space
I have been using Vivo Iqoo Z6 Pro with 8GB base RAM and 128GB storage for about a week now. This app called Media Storage used to take up almost no space on my phone. And just four days ago, I noticed that the app had taken about 5GB of space. I wasn't so sure then, so I waited a bit more. And toda...
I have been using Vivo Iqoo Z6 Pro with 8GB base RAM and 128GB storage for about a week now. This app called Media Storage used to take up almost no space on my phone. And just four days ago, I noticed that the app had taken about 5GB of space. I wasn't so sure then, so I waited a bit more. And today, the same system app has taken up more than 10GB of my space. I don't know what to do. I can't even reset it.
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I connected my phone to my laptop and cleared the media module folder through ADB (
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I connected my phone to my laptop and cleared the media module folder through ADB (adb shell pm clear com.google.android.providers.media.module), but still, the app shows no signs of taking less storage.
How do I clear the app data? Please help. Btw my media files and photos take up different storage, they have nothing to do with this.
Siddhu
(1 rep)
May 26, 2022, 09:34 AM
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Is my processor really what it should be?
[![enter image description here][1]][1]So I was wondering, I just got Iqoo (a Vivo brand) phone and it is supposed to have processor Snapdragon 778g. And now when I go to Settings>About Phone, I see the correct processor name. Ok? But the issue is that when I check my hardware info through any other...
So I was wondering, I just got Iqoo (a Vivo brand) phone and it is supposed to have processor Snapdragon 778g. And now when I go to Settings>About Phone, I see the correct processor name. Ok? But the issue is that when I check my hardware info through any other third party app (and believe me, I have tried multiple apps) then name of the processor that I see is completely different..... Is this normal? For phones to have a different processor?? I need some guidance, so please help. Also check the attached images......
The info on GPU is as follows-
Vendor:
Qualcomm
Renderer:
Adreno (TM) 642L
Maximum Frequency:
550 MHz
Gracias
Siddhu
(1 rep)
May 22, 2022, 02:50 PM
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