[Q] I *think* I bricked it. - Acer Iconia A500

So I was working on installing a custom rom, and based on my experience (And some help from the walkthrough) flashing devices, I booted my custom recovery and proceeded to begin the factory reset.
Now with my SGS, which I've flashed about a bajillion times, I typically also formatted system, data, and cache, followed by the Dalvik cache. I did so.
After doing this, the tab will not boot. (To be expected)
After confirming it's non-bootableness, I went back into recovery to flash the ROM. However, when I attempt to choose the file, it tells me "Can't mount SD card".
I went into mounts and storage, mount SD-card, same error.
mount USB storage. "This kernel does not support USB storage"
*Apply facepalm here*
Any advice? Is there a way for me to push it through ADB? Download mode?

I read somewhere that you can do a factory reset by plugging in a keyboard and pressing the "Home" button.
I just cannot remember which thread it was but it was a few days ago.
Update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14022478 try this thread. Post #5 has the complete procedure for the factory reset.
Good luck!

You should have read everything before trying. If you had, you would know that this happens sometimes and its because some SD cards aren't compatible with clockwork mod.
Try a different card.

-_-
I didn't have my micro SD in.
*insert double facepalm*

Doc_rockulus said:
-_-
I didn't have my micro SD in.
*insert double facepalm*
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This just made me laugh, thank you

n1nj4dude said:
This just made me laugh, thank you
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+1 for that.
But I must admit, been there done that.

Doc_rockulus said:
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I didn't have my micro SD in.
*insert double facepalm*
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Haha, don't feel bad, man. I put my cell phones sim into the sim slot on the wifi. Never saw it again.

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[Please Help] Looping boot screen

Hi all,
A few months ago I rooted my magic and intalled a hero theme one of the JAChero ones, i believe.
Anyway, while in the phone I selected 'Restore factory settings' from within the options menu. The phone reset and now when it boots it just loops the HERO start up screen over and over.
I have still have the update.zip file I used and all the Nandroid backup stuff - but I don't know what to do with them.
Can anyone help?
normally formatting your sd card back to fat/ext/ls is a quick fix for this issue
sondh said:
I have still have the update.zip file I used and all the Nandroid backup stuff - but I don't know what to do with them.
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update.zip: is just for when you install the rom, once you installed it now it is stored on your device so you no longer need a copy of it on your sd card,
I would personially save that to your computer though incase something like this happens and you dont have a backup but want the same rom then you dont need to search for it, you can simply put it back on your card, wipe, install
nandroid: is the copy of your phone the last time you hit the "backup" button in your recovery screen, you want to leave that on the root of your sd card (where it is now) so that if your phone ever gets messed up you can boot into recovery and do a "restore" (this is why you should always and only do a backup of a rom that is working and that you are happy with )
Hi,
Okay, firstly i've formatted the SD card to FAT/EXT and it's still happening.
I haven't done this in a long time... If I want to restore the phone to the backup do I need to use ADB?
If I boot into recovery mode I get the following options:
reboot system
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
Then at the bottom it says E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Thanks in advance.
sondh said:
I've formatted the SD card to FAT/EXT and it's still happening.
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your using a hero rom correct? so I'm hoping you just mistyped that because to start your sd card needs to be partitioned to [ FAT32 / EXT2 / Linux Swap ]
sondh said:
If I want to restore the phone to the backup do I need to use ADB?
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No as long as you did a backup and still have the nandroid folder on the root of your sd card, you should be able too boot into recovery, then choose "Nandroid Restore" it should be right under "Nandroid Backup" the one you chose to make the backup in the first place
sondh said:
If I boot into recovery mode I get the following options:
reboot system
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
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What recovery img are you using? their normally is a build number somewhere on there [ i.e. Build: RA-magic-v1.2.3H ]
also heres a link to amon's recovery, their s a screen shot at the bottom of the first post of what that recovery looks like and those are the options you should have
RA V1.2.3
Right, I'm going INSANE!
It is a 32A device, so does the card need to be partitioned? Is there a way to partition the card in that way? REMEMBERING i can't do it via an app on the phone as the bloody thing won't get past the Hero boot screen.
I don't have the option to do a 'Nandroid Restore' - I think i used a Daldroid recovery image.
When I plug in the phone via USB, windows recognises it as 'Android 1.0' and won't let me install any USB drivers!!
Right, I can boot the Amon RA recovery image from fastboot.
I've tried fixing the partition of the SD card, but it's still looping.
Can I just flash another ROM now, or would that mess things up?
sondh said:
Right, I can boot the Amon RA recovery image from fastboot.
I've tried fixing the partition of the SD card, but it's still looping.
Can I just flash another ROM now, or would that mess things up?
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na you can ive had it happen to me a few times the first time re-formatting the partitions worked and second time it didnt so i just flashed again and it works fine...
if you like the rom your using you could try flash the same one maybe something messed up during the install or you could just flash a whole different one
either way the direction i would go would be
first: format the card to fat32/ext2/ls
second: do a wipe
third: flash
hope that works out for ya
sondh said:
does the card need to be partitioned?
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you def do need to partition it for the hero rom or youll always get that loading screen that will drive you even more nuts then your going now lol
sondh said:
Is there a way to partition the card in that way? REMEMBERING i can't do it via an app on the phone as the bloody thing won't get past the Hero boot screen.
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you wouldnt be able to use an app to partition anyway so that doesnt really make a difference but if your going to flash another hero i would use these directions to partition your card and also make sure your card is a class 6 (you can tell by the # inside the circle on the card (not the size i.e. 8gb but there will be a circle with a (2),(4),(6) like that))
sondh said:
I don't have the option to do a 'Nandroid Restore' - I think i used a Daldroid recovery image.
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if you dont have those options i would throw a different recover amons ra is really nice option wise here it is
sondh said:
When I plug in the phone via USB, windows recognises it as 'Android 1.0' and won't let me install any USB drivers!!
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you can get the drivers from the android sdk which is here
sondh said:
Right, I can boot the Amon RA recovery image from fastboot.
I've tried fixing the partition of the SD card, but it's still looping.
Can I just flash another ROM now, or would that mess things up?
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na you can ive had it happen to me a few times the first time re-formatting the partitions worked and second time it didnt so i just flashed again and it works fine...
if you like the rom your using you could try flash the same one maybe something messed up during the install or you could just flash a whole different one
either way the direction i would go would be
first: format the card to fat32/ext2/ls
second: do a wipe
third: flash
hope that works out for ya
FINALLY!
Did as you said.
I'm all up and running again!
Thank you so much!

Bricked? Stuck on boot screen (where fibres come into make the X)

Hi all.
Followed the guide on here:
http://androidandme.com/2010/01/hacks/video-how-to-unlock-and-root-a-nexus-one/
Rooting wasnt a problem, installing the RA wasnt a problem.
It took awhile to get the phone detected in windows through the USB Debugging mode.
Flashed it using the update-cm-5.0-N1-beta3-signed update.
Now its stuck on the screen thats flash ....
Just keeps doing it over and over. WTF is happening?
Any ideas please.
Thanks
nyzrox said:
Hi all.
Followed the guide on here:
http://androidandme.com/2010/01/hacks/video-how-to-unlock-and-root-a-nexus-one/
Rooting wasnt a problem, installing the RA wasnt a problem.
It took awhile to get the phone detected in windows through the USB Debugging mode.
Flashed it using the update-cm-5.0-N1-beta3-signed update.
Now its stuck on the screen thats flash ....
Just keeps doing it over and over. WTF is happening?
Any ideas please.
Thanks
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Did you wipe?
pjcforpres said:
Did you wipe?
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Dont know how to.
Ok detailed instructions.
You rooted and loaded Amon's recovery.(clearly being you flashed beta 3).
Did you Nandroid back up before you flashed as the directions said?
If so, you can simply restore that. and Phoen should be good.
If not,
boot back into Amon's recovery. Hold down volume thing as you click power, to get bootload, then scroll to recovery..
In Amon's recovery, you need to Wipe, Then flash Cyan's beta 3 which should be located on the top level of you SD card.
IN future. ALWAYS do Nandroid backup. I'm new, but when i screwed up i could just restore really easily. Avoided alot of pain/stress that way.
If you still end up having trouble, we can chat via some instant messenger or something.
seanowns said:
If you still end up having trouble, we can chat via some instant messenger or something.
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PM Me your msn or AIM please.
nyzrox said:
Dont know how to.
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Using Amon's RA, there are a list of options, one of them is "wip", open that up and it will give you a list of things to wipe. You will want to "wipe data", "wipe dalvik-cache" and "wipe ext"... then, go to SD card and repair your ext.
Now would be a good time to add in an ext file to your SD card if you want to use apps to SD card... you cand do that in Amon's recovery as well under the SD option, just select "partition SD card FAT32, ext2" and follow the insturctions... then I would recommend selecting the "upgrade ext2 to ext3" option afterwards.
Once you have done all the wiping, partitioned your SD card, do 1 more "wipe data" for good measure, then flash CM's 5.0 beta, then flash the google apps pack, then reboot and you should be good to go.
pjcforpres said:
Did you wipe?
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nyzrox said:
Dont know how to.
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I just lol'd.
I didnt see the Wipe option under flash from SD thats all
if you dont wipe first before installing new rom then this will happen to you.
i had the same problem and i wiped it and re-installed and it worked perfectly
theres a "wipe" option when you in the recovery boot image
Its all ok now. I got worried and flashed standard rom back using 'fastboot flash system system.something'
Then it booted fine, so turned off. Went into the bootloader, then down to recovery and saw 'Wipe'
Haha
haha, i am curious to know if anyone has managed to brick their N1 yet?

serious force closes with everything

more problems
everytime i boot into my phone, no matter what ROM, i get loads and loads of force closes, everything force closes pretty much
i cannot do anything because of them, anyone know how i can possibly fix this?
i think my phone is slowly dieing after all these problems i have had, but someone might be able to help
have tryed hard reset, factory reset, none work
aussiesausage said:
more problems
everytime i boot into my phone, no matter what ROM, i get loads and loads of force closes, everything force closes pretty much
i cannot do anything because of them, anyone know how i can possibly fix this?
i think my phone is slowly dieing after all these problems i have had, but someone might be able to help
have tryed hard reset, factory reset, none work
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Flash speedmods kernel with odin. Go to recovery and wipe. After that choose advanced clockwork and format system, cache and data. Restart.
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ok will try that, thanks for helping!
aussiesausage said:
ok will try that, thanks for helping!
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You're welcome.
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when i go into advanced clockword, there is no format system or anything, i wiped delvik cache though
aussiesausage said:
when i go into advanced clockword, there is no format system or anything, i wiped delvik cache though
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Sorry my mistake. Goto mount and storage instead.
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still no go mate
i think the internal storage is stuffed
aussiesausage said:
still no go mate
i think the internal storage is stuffed
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Maybe you can try to format from recovery and then go to mount and storage and unmount internal sd and mount again. Reboot.
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tingen said:
Maybe you can try to format from recovery and then go to mount and storage and unmount internal sd and mount again. Reboot.
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everytime i format system, data and cache the phone wont boot
it gets to the white galaxy S GT-i9000 screen and doesn't do nothing else
EDIT: is there anyway i can mount my phone to PC in recovery, so i can put something on it without booting the phone?
aussiesausage said:
everytime i format system, data and cache the phone wont boot
it gets to the white galaxy S GT-i9000 screen and doesn't do nothing else
EDIT: is there anyway i can mount my phone to PC in recovery, so i can put something on it without booting the phone?
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Yes, the option is in recovery i don't remember the name of it, but it something with usb.
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tingen said:
Yes, the option is in recovery i don't remember the name of it, but it something with usb.
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there is "mount USB storage" but the PC doesn't recognize it unless its booted normal.
im ready to throw this thing
aussiesausage said:
there is "mount USB storage" but the PC doesn't recognize it unless its booted normal.
im ready to throw this thing
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Try to search recovery menu. You must turn usb debugging on. I think the menu is called something with ulk.
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ok thanks mate, will check it all out in 5 mins, just having something to eat
nope no go, everytime i format system, data ect the phone wont boot after that
it gets to the first white galaxy S screen then stops, wont go no further.
aussiesausage said:
nope no go, everytime i format system, data ect the phone wont boot after that
it gets to the first white galaxy S screen then stops, wont go no further.
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Boot phone and turn usb debugging on in settings. Check available space also under settings.
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tingen said:
Boot phone and turn usb debugging on in settings. Check available space also under settings.
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internal SD card: total 5.78, available: 5.65
internal phone storage" 1.81gb
also, USB debugging is on.
im getting these force closes" market, voice dialer, process.android, contacts, messaging, android, maps and a heap of others
aussiesausage said:
internal SD card: total 5.78, available: 5.65
internal phone storage" 1.81gb
also, USB debugging is on.
im getting these force closes" market, voice dialer, process.android, contacts, messaging, android, maps and a heap of others
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I think it cut be the sdcard. I don't know the solution for it. I have read about others which got success with different solutions. Some has tried to flash back to eclair others the solution I suggest.
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i tried flashing a eclair rom with no success.
any other ideas mate, or is my phone completly stuffed?
aussiesausage said:
i tried flashing a eclair rom with no success.
any other ideas mate, or is my phone completly stuffed?
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No more, solutions. Sorry.
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ah bugger, guess i'll have to send my phone back or something.

[Q] Unable to factory reset Verizon Xoom with CMW and Tiamat Hammerhead

Hi.
I am trying to prepare my Xoom for the 4G upgrade, and I've backed everything up using TitaniumBackup, but am now stuck attempting a factory reset.
I can boot into CWM (3.2.0.0 (R4c)), but I can't perform the factory reset. It is unable to mount /cache. Or /system, /sdcard, /data.
Is there anything else I can do to reset this thing?
I'm running Tiamat Hammerhead.
Thanks,
John
Boot into fastboot and flash all the Motorola images from the MOTODEV website then relock the bootloader. Done.
sodaboy581 said:
Boot into fastboot and flash all the Motorola images from the MOTODEV website then relock the bootloader. Done.
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This sounds simplistic, but make certain you flash the correct stock images for your exact device, especially if you plan to relock.
okantomi said:
This sounds simplistic, but make certain you flash the correct stock images for your exact device, especially if you plan to relock.
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Well it is a pretty simple process, Motorola even shows you the commands to use on their website... But, yeah, use the correct images for your device.
You can get them from: http://developer.motorola.com/produ...utm_source=supportforums&utm_term=unlockboard
Requires the USB drivers to be installed and the Android SDK Platform Tools for Fastboot. But it's guaranteed factory when you're done.
One additional quick detail: If you are just trying to do a "data wipe/factory reset" you may need a MicroSD card in the slot. Mine would not wipe until I put one in. Just a little 2GB was all I used and then it wiped happily! Don't really know why it needed it, but hey. Quick, easy fix.
Thanks. Downloading the HRI66 now (MZ600 - XOOM with Wi-Fi + Verizon 3G).
39 or 66 should work for me, correct? I don't see any difference listed.
thanks,
john
xfinrodx said:
One additional quick detail: If you are just trying to do a "data wipe/factory reset" you may need a MicroSD card in the slot. Mine would not wipe until I put one in. Just a little 2GB was all I used and then it wiped happily! Don't really know why it needed it, but hey. Quick, easy fix.
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Hmmm. Didn't try that. Tried without an SD card. Then flashed the latest CWM, them removed the SD card and tried the factory reset again.
Maybe I'll try putting the SD card back in and wiping before reverting to stock.
-john
hmm. Every attempt to use fastboot reboots my computer. Running pclos.
"./fastboot"
/me = moron
"./fastboot"
/me = moron

Problem flashing ice cold sandwich

hi, yesterday I tried to flash the ice cold sandwich rom so I entered in the recovery and I flashed update.zip (ice cold sandwich renamed)
install complete
then I reboot the phone but the screen is locked on the htc logo ..so I remove the battery and I can enter i the bootloader and in the recovery..so the question is: what I have to do now?
Do a full wipe.
Flash again. If problem persists, download the rom again, full wipe, flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30020025
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Teichopsia said:
Do a full wipe.
Flash again. If problem persists, download the rom again, full wipe, flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30020025
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wipe data? sorry Im not a genius of the dhd
T0mmyHD said:
wipe data? sorry Im not a genius of the dhd
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Read the guide.
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Teichopsia said:
Read the guide.
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I format the sd and i have to click on toogle usb..but I cant find it
T0mmyHD said:
I format the sd and i have to click on toogle usb..but I cant find it
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Oh boy.
Tell me everything you did, when reporting a problem you need to say everything in detail. If you wiped the sd card, you will need to download the rom to pc, mount sd card, transfer, flash and so on. But seriously, read the guide in the seventh post, look at the links in the second post, your questions are covered there.
4ext or recovery. Read the guide!!!
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Teichopsia said:
Oh boy.
Tell me everything you did, when reporting a problem you need to say everything in detail. If you wiped the sd card, you will need to download the rom to pc, mount sd card, transfer, flash and so on. But seriously, read the guide in the seventh post, look at the links in the second post, your questions are covered there.
4ext or recovery. Read the guide!!!
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ok! I format the sd then I used the usb storage and I copied the update.zip in the sd card..now in the sd card there is only update.zip, I wiped data and dalvik..now i try to reinstall the rom?
sorry for my bad english and thank you for your supporting
No. Page#4 of the guide.
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Teichopsia said:
No. Page#4 of the guide.
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I installe ice cold sandwich 8.6.1 it works fine..thank you for everything!
I've got another problem..now when i turn off the phone and i connect it to the charge it turns on and it enters in the recovery..why?
Are you sure you've done everything right? In recovery just choose reboot and it will be ok...
I think it depends on the settings of the phone what it will do when you plug it in powered off.
However, try using a proper charger or a cable with only the power pins working, this will negate the possibility that commands are being sent over the USB cable like adb or fastboot recovery, which tell your phone to boot into recovery (or something else).
leopardtag said:
Are you sure you've done everything right? In recovery just choose reboot and it will be ok...
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the rom works good but when I connect the phone to the charge it turns on and it enter in the recovery..if I press "power off" it turn off and after 5 seconds it turns on and the phone enters in the recovery..
Place here a video of that...
Im uploading it
here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osCLTgH1QyA&feature=player_embedded

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