Factory reset does not work samsung a5

[mitrb]

samsung a5 sm a520f
up + home + power → wipe data/factory reset → yes
returns
wiping data
formatting /data
formatting /cashe
data wipe complete
e:failed to clear bcb message failed to find /misc partition

The factory reset does not work. Is there another option to factory reset the phone? Android is installed on the phone. I got the phone used and do not know the pin. Thank you.

[brinerustle]

sure it’s not just asking you for the SIM pin?
in this video they also get the misc partition error:

Hard Reset SAMSUNG Galaxy A5 (2017) - Bypass Screen Lock

[brinerustle]

@mitrb

e:failed to clear bcb message

https://xdaforums.com/t/failed-to-clear-bcb-message-a520f.3950140/

[mitrb]

I made a new post on the matter. It appears a samsung security feature is what this is about and how to circumvent it.

Factory reset error other option to reset phone? samsung a5

samsung a5 Attempting a factory reset produces an error: up + home + power → wipe data/factory reset → yes returns wiping data formatting /data formatting /cashe data wipe complete e:failed to clear bcb message failed to find /misc partition The phone has begun displaying this message when turned on: An unauthorized attempt has been made to reset your device to factory default settings. Connect to a wifi or mobile network to verify your identity. It appears when buying the used phone …