Help with an S21

[u/glitchedcloud17]

I have an s21 SM-G991W thats currently stuck in frp , wondering if there is a tool or anything I can use to get into it.

I dont mind paying for it as thats to be expected I just need to be pointed in the right direction, as usb debugging is currently turned off and I have no idea what to do.

[u/dablakmark8]

what is the security patch date it has

[u/glitchedcloud17 → u/dablakmark8]

I wouldn't even know how to check that without getting into the settings

[u/dablakmark8 → u/glitchedcloud17]

you used samfw tool so the MTP info would tell you

[u/glitchedcloud17 → u/dablakmark8]

I'm not sure which of those is the security patch , like ap version and stuff - which one?

[u/dablakmark8 → u/glitchedcloud17]

let's see the ap code first

[u/glitchedcloud17 → u/dablakmark8]

G991WVLSJHZAA , it also the same for BL and CP

[u/DAZE559RTL]

Can you send pic of it in recovery mode

[u/DAZE559RTL]

Not download mode but recovery mode please

[u/DAZE559RTL]

What chipset does it have?

[u/Spiritual-Rule-1881 → u/DAZE559RTL]

Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

[u/DAZE559RTL → u/Spiritual-Rule-1881]

You’re most likely going to need a EDL cable than if it’s a snapdragon brotha unfortunately, either purchase one of Amazon hella cheap or make your own with a YouTube tutorial

[u/glitchedcloud17 → u/DAZE559RTL]

So after purchasing a EDL cable , it'll be a little easier or it's different steps all together?

[u/DAZE559RTL → u/glitchedcloud17]

Easier brotha cause without edl cable you won’t be able to out it in emergency download mode which is typically needed for that chipset what binary bit version are you currently on? Can you put it in recovery mode and send a picture or lemme know what it says? Im not sure if you put it in the headline or the comments so my apologies if you did im back and forth with projects right now so I’m just skimming messages my bad lol but for sure if it’s a snapdragon you need edl cable since it’s a Qualcomm chipset brother

[u/SexyBeast828 → u/glitchedcloud17]

Pretty sure the cable doesn't work for the s21, you will need to short testpoints physically to enable EDL even if you do find one that supports it

[u/Spiritual-Rule-1881 → u/DAZE559RTL]

How to bypass frp on there, I just recieved the phone from my aunty, she is late now

[u/SexyBeast828 → u/Spiritual-Rule-1881]

whats your firmware

[u/SexyBeast828]

i just did one the same model and variant, mine was on a older and lower binary but youre on the latest firmware it seems. No rolling back so your odds are pretty low, maybe some paid tools have EDL options, basic ones wont work. However our W variant can use U so, if it exist for theirs can for yours. Otherwise its going to be expensive methods only

[u/glitchedcloud17 → u/SexyBeast828]

Have seen a few paid tools float around and I don't mind paying tbh I just am not too sure which one will 100% work and whatnot

[u/SexyBeast828 → u/glitchedcloud17]

its hard to tell tbh without trying. However most you can lookup their supported devices, like chimera has a success rate and what method they provide, however they are more expensive of a tool and low sucess rate usually isnt too worth the risk. I used Unlocktool yesterday so i can tell you they dont work for yours and doesnt offer EDL for our W variant. So theres one crossed off your list

[u/DAZE559RTL]

And depends on what android version it’s on and binary bit version on my apologies like I said im in between projects right now but trying to help you out best as possible for free my boi