[Solved] Samsung A20e (sm-a202f-ds) pin locked

It uses FBE (file based encryption). If you don't have the code then it has to be bruteforced. For the time being, it seems that only in-lab solutions like CAS would be an option.

I can do it if it's important, also probably cheaper a bit then CAS, but still it's a cost operation. Drop me a mail if interested.

You can get a partial dump with Samsung GSM Generic Android Decrypted Exynos. Physical dump is useless since it's mostly encrypted. Select File system, Decrypted Bootloader Full File System (recommended) with android 10. You're able to get BFU-dump without a PIN-code.
Download-mode can be accessed by pressing both Volume-buttons while connecting cable to UFED.

I have a G965Uand A515U with pin lock. has some old pictures and text i wanted to keep if it wasn't too much a hassle. What are my options?

@roope with BFU I get very little data, right? I have to use this acquisition for legal purposes

@ing_andrew Yeah, only limited data set like installed applications, wireless networks and user accounts (which might help with investigation). No chats or images taken with the phone though. If you want more data you need to guess the PIN or send it to Cellebrite Advanced Services.

@roope little is better than nothing 😉

@electromann for G965U you can use Ufed4PC and remove UserLock. For A515U you can do a FBE with Ufed, but you do not recover the files of interest

I have solved with XRY 9.3.1.

through brute force has obtained the unlock pin

Bye