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I have a droid x that I went into settings on and did the factory reset. When it rebooted, a screen came up that asked for the phone number so it could be activated. Since there is no phone number, because its not active yet and I didn't know how else to get it past this screen, this is how I left it. Until today, when I took it somewhere to have it flashed to cricket. The guy did whatever it was to get outta that screen. Then he showed me that it would go to the lockscreen. When unlocked, the status bar is at the top, but the rest of the screen is black. None of the buttons do anything either. He said that it looked like it had no OS on it. I need a link to dl a stock rom from onto the memory card, using my m860. Then I need to know the button combination that will get me into the bootloader menu on the DX, THEN, seeing as I'm pretty new to the world of Android, I may need the steps that will successfully fix my DX. Thanks for reading. I greatly appreciate any help that you could offer.
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I'm having the exact same problem with the DX. Im in for some answers on how to fix this problem.
Google search how to sbf for your system version
I actually figured out a way to fix this on my own. If I held down the home button, I got the option to use voice services, which I used to access "my files" where I installed titanium backup from the sd card. Then used TB to restore all apps and settings. Then viola! Now my problem is I downloaded the gummyjar 2.5 custom rom to my sd card using CW rom manager, but whenever I try to install, instead of rebooting into recovery mode, it just reboots and does nothing special. How can I get this phone to boot into recovery?
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friedtater22 said:
I actually figured out a way to fix this on my own. If I held down the home button, I got the option to use voice services, which I used to access "my files" where I installed titanium backup from the sd card. Then used TB to restore all apps and settings. Then viola! Now my problem is I downloaded the gummyjar 2.5 custom rom to my sd card using CW rom manager, but whenever I try to install, instead of rebooting into recovery mode, it just reboots and does nothing special. How can I get this phone to boot into recovery?
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You need to root your phone. There as billions of guides on how to do this
Jmoney47 said:
You need to root your phone. There as billions of guides on how to do this
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Ummm, actually, my phone IS rooted. If you had read my previous post, you should know that. You can't use Titanium Backup on an unrooted phone.
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How did you get titanium backup on your sd card? Im literally in the same situation as you man, and cannot figure this out.
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You need to root your phone. There as billions of guides on how to do this
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Yes, he is obviously rooted lol.
You gotta use koush's droid x bootstrapper app to get into cwm recovery. First hit bootstrap recovery. Then after it says "success" hit reboot recovery.
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vangordernick said:
How did you get titanium backup on your sd card? Im literally in the same situation as you man, and cannot figure this out.
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I already had it on mine. I backed everything up before i did anything. You can get it on your card via another phone or computer, but I don't know if it'll help bc you don't have anything backed up.
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zwade01 said:
Yes, he is obviously rooted lol.
You gotta use koush's droid x bootstrapper app to get into cwm recovery. First hit bootstrap recovery. Then after it says "success" hit reboot recovery.
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I found this and d'led it, but when I try to install it, I get a parsing error. I'm getting so frustrated with this phone, I'm almost ready to just sell it!
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NOW, my dx is really acting crazy! I did a factory reset so I could set up my gmail account. Everything was working fine for a while, then the phone just randomly reboots. When it started back up, it had all the settings that were on there before I did the reset on it. Very frustrating. Thinking about just selling it and buying something better, I just don't know which phone I should think about buying!
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friedtater22 said:
NOW, my dx is really acting crazy! I did a factory reset so I could set up my gmail account. Everything was working fine for a while, then the phone just randomly reboots. When it started back up, it had all the settings that were on there before I did the reset on it. Very frustrating. Thinking about just selling it and buying something better, I just don't know which phone I should think about buying!
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"Selling it and buying something better" will not help you understand smartphone modification. If you would just be patient and do lots of reading, everything would go smoothly!
I use an iphone 4. I was just trying to fix this droid x. Thanks for the help, I need a linux computer though. Er.
So i was checking out the Sprint GSII today in the sprint store and it had a screen lock password on it so i figured some punk put a password on there. I proceeded to go into the stock recovery to do a data wipe and get rid of the screen lock too check out the phone. I navigated too the wipe function, confirmed it then... IT ASKED ME TO ENTER IN THE PASSWORD WHILE IN RECOVERY! The a keyboard came up and everything IN RECOVERY
This must mean you can run apks while in recovery? Can someone confirm the same thing on other GS2 versions by creating a screen lock password and trying to wipe cache or data on the stock recovery?
Maybe other devices can do this too, but ive NEVER noticed it. Does this make GUI's for recoveries possible with touch enabled to eliminate volume button abuse? If someone can figure out how sammy is doing it, that is. Because as far as i know, running an apk in recovery just flat out isn't possible.
^ Teamwin stole my idea, which I am perfectly okay with
If you have an screen lock password set then you need to enter it when using the recovery option.
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so let me get you right here.... you went in to the sprint store and tried to hack the display model??? only to be asked for a password....
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If you have an screen lock password set then you need to enter it when using the recovery option.
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Yes, but this is the first time a phone has ever done that too me. How is a ime.apk running while in recovery?
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so let me get you right here.... you went in to the sprint store and tried to hack the display model??? only to be asked for a password....
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In so many words, yep.
My S2 does it so did my galaxy s. Samsung have designed it that way.
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I've only ever had HTC phones til this nexus, HTC phones don't do it
Why hasn't a dev ever picked up the idea for a recovery GUI if you can run have touch enabled in recovery?
I tried to put password on my device, the international galaxy s2
., went to the recovery without any verification passwords?
By the I'm using custom kernal
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I think it's good if your phone has a password and it was stolen, then the thief can't just wipe the phone, but if you ever forget that shyt, stresssss
drreality said:
I tried to put password on my device, the international galaxy s2
., went to the recovery without any verification passwords?
By the I'm using custom kernal
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You have a custom recovery, I'm assuming so it wouldn't have a lock.
Even if the thief couldn't wipe it from recovery, Odin would anyways. So I think its sorta pointless.
Igotsanevo4g said:
You have a custom recovery, I'm assuming so it wouldn't have a lock.
Even if the thief couldn't wipe it from recovery, Odin would anyways. So I think its sorta pointless.
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Even flashing a wipe firmware with repartition will not get rid of the password prompt.
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You have a custom recovery, I'm assuming so it wouldn't have a lock.
Even if the thief couldn't wipe it from recovery, Odin would anyways. So I think its sorta pointless.
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could be, im on ninphetamin latest
drreality said:
I tried to put password on my device, the international galaxy s2
., went to the recovery without any verification passwords?
By the I'm using custom kernal
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Use the pin unlock screen and set a unlock pin. After try to flash a new firmware or wipe the device from recovery.
Intratech said:
Even flashing a wipe firmware with repartition will not get rid of the password prompt.
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Wow. Samsung security ain't no joke
Igotsanevo4g said:
Wow. Samsung security ain't no joke
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They did say enterprise class.
Intratech said:
Use the pin unlock screen and set a unlock pin. After try to flash a new firmware or wipe the device from recovery.
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Ive done so m8, still no luck
I entered a pin ----> recovery---->install zip from sdcard----> a new kernel is installed without any verification
drreality said:
Ive done so m8, still no luck
I entered a pin ----> recovery---->install zip from sdcard----> a new kernel is installed without any verification
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Dude you're using a custom recovery. It only works with the stock one.
Would be nice if the PIN is only needed power on, then it would be a nice security feature. But having to enter it everytime I use the phone is kinda annoying.
Of course, i use pattern lock if anything. Less annoying.
But the main point im trying to make, is that if a keyboard can run, why cant there be touch enabled GUIs for recovery?
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Ive done so m8, still no luck
I entered a pin ----> recovery---->install zip from sdcard----> a new kernel is installed without any verification
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Kernel is not a firmware.
Pattern lock work too?
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I just upgraded to LPY (via Odin, no root) from a stock, unrooted GB. Now I no longer have a Lockscreen or a Power Menu. If I press the Power button, the phone turns off. No prompt, nothing.
If I sleep the phone, when I wake it will just go back to the last screen.
I verified in Security that it's set to swipe, and I also verified that I have "ON" set in /efs/imei/keystr.
[email protected]:/ $ cat /efs/imei/keystr
ON
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I tried a factory reset, reflashing, and nothing has worked. Everything else is working just fine.
Any thoughts? I know other people have had this problem, and apparently for most people the issue was /efs/imei/keystr -- but apparently that's not my issue.
Any thoughts?
Did you go through the google account setup?
Also is the time and year selected correctly?
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nandihno said:
Did you go through the google account setup?
Also is the time and year selected correctly?
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Come to think of it, it never showed the Google Account setup splash. After flashing and the first boot, it went straight to the home screen. I had to set account info manually through Settings...
And yes, the time is correct.
Try to reflash using the rom provided by sammobile as the forum is full of modifed lpy's now!
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1902 said:
Try to reflash using the rom provided by sammobile as the forum is full of modifed lpy's now!
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That's the one I am using.
No Problems
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I just upgraded to LPY (via Odin, no root) from a stock, unrooted GB. Now I no longer have a Lockscreen or a Power Menu. If I press the Power button, the phone turns off. No prompt, nothing.
If I sleep the phone, when I wake it will just go back to the last screen.
I verified in Security that it's set to swipe, and I also verified that I have "ON" set in /efs/imei/keystr.
I tried a factory reset, reflashing, and nothing has worked. Everything else is working just fine.
Any thoughts? I know other people have had this problem, and apparently for most people the issue was /efs/imei/keystr -- but apparently that's not my issue.
Any thoughts?
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Hi did exactly what you did ablsolutely no problems that you mentioned .Please reflash
dentalguru said:
Hi did exactly what you did ablsolutely no problems that you mentioned .Please reflash
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Ive reflashed at least half a dozen times, I wish thats all it was.
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For what it's worth, when flashing back to GB everything works fine. Lockscreen, Power menu, no problems. It's just LPY...
For the hell of it, I flashed a non-rooted Multi-CSC GB. Changed my CSC to DBT and upgrading via Kies.
Same issue. Upgrade goes well, reboots, no lock screen, does not ask for Android setup/provisioning, and no power menu.
WTF?
magn2o said:
For the hell of it, I flashed a non-rooted Multi-CSC GB. Changed my CSC to DBT and upgrading via Kies.
Same issue. Upgrade goes well, reboots, no lock screen, does not ask for Android setup/provisioning, and no power menu.
WTF?
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The German ROM is non-wipe, there shouldn't be a google set up.
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lamou1nr said:
The German ROM is non-wipe, there shouldn't be a google set up.
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If I do a Factory Data Reset via Recovery, it still does not prompt for Google setup.
Either way, there's still no Lockscreen or Power Menu. Regardless of how it's installed.
magn2o said:
If I do a Factory Data Reset via Recovery, it still does not prompt for Google setup.
Either way, there's still no Lockscreen or Power Menu. Regardless of how it's installed.
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Very strange.. Mine bootlooped when first booting so wiped data from recovery.. I obviously then had to enter google account details. Are u using pc odin or mobile?
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nuclearmonkeyuk said:
Very strange.. Mine bootlooped when first booting so wiped data from recovery.. I obviously then had to enter google account details. Are u using pc odin or mobile?
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PC.
Settings-security-screen lock-select swipe there.....duhh
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Suraj.Udg said:
Settings-security-screen lock-select swipe there.....duhh
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Really? Are you serious? Go away...
The same problem here.
Flashed the original firmware from sammobile and have no lockscreen (yes, I activated it in security settings) and also Google account setting nor the SIM PIN was asked when booting up.
Coming from a rooted GB LC1 and flashed with mobile Odin pro. I downloaded the firmware twice and reflashed 5 times (with wipe, without wipe,...).
Anyone has an idea?
Now back on a custom GB Rom, but would like to try the ICS.
Thanks in advance
Lars
Ok, here is the solution (don´t ask me, why this is necessary ):
- Download "Terminal Emulator" app from market
- open it
- type into the command:
su
echo -n ON > /efs/imei/keystr
sync
and voila, lockscreen and PIN question are there.
should device be rooted for that? I've tried with terminal emulator but after typing "su" command and hit enter it says "su not found"!
why i can't do a nandroid?
since i'm on ics i can't do nandroid backup?
bpodnar said:
should device be rooted for that? I've tried with terminal emulator but after typing "su" command and hit enter it says "su not found"!
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su command means "superuser" which implicates you will indeed need root...
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bpodnar said:
should device be rooted for that? I've tried with terminal emulator but after typing "su" command and hit enter it says "su not found"!
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Yes, sure, without root terminal emulator will not work.
Lars
Okay, so I was listening to a YouTube video via Popup Browser BETA. When the song finished, I tried closing the window, but it wouldn't let me interact with the window. Not sure why. I just figured since the app was in beta it was just confused, so I went to the settings->running applications->I force closed the app. But for some reason, the little window still wouldn't go away. So I decided to reboot my device. Bad idea, apparently...
Now whenever I boot up my phone it'll vibrate, display the Google logo for a few seconds, and then... it goes to a blank black screen. Not a clue why. I've tried:
- Leaving it to charge and rebooting
- Leaving it in the blank black screen
- Booting into recovery, then trying to reboot the device from there
- Clearing cache partition
Nothing works. I still can't boot up my phone again.
I'm running Slimbean 4.2.1 (not the latest version). There really isn't anything that might have triggered this. I can still charge my phone (the charging animation still occurs) and I can still go into CWM Recovery. I'd really rather not have to install a new ROM or anything... but if I have to, is there a way to extract the data I have on my phone now while in recovery or something?
Any suggestions?
EDIT: This has been FIXED. Moderators, if you see this, you can close this thread. If anyone else has this problem, try reflashing your current version of your ROM, that's how I fixed mine. I'm not responsible for damage to your device.
Why haven't you tried reflashing your rom without wiping data?
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mitchdickson said:
Why haven't you tried reflashing your rom without wiping data?
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I could try that.. but isn't there a chance it'll corrupt the data for certain apps or no? I'd just really rather not loose all of that.
Surpass said:
I could try that.. but isn't there a chance it'll corrupt the data for certain apps or no? I'd just really rather not loose all of that.
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It's not going to hurt anything. Make a CWM backup of your data if you want.
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Surpass said:
I could try that.. but isn't there a chance it'll corrupt the data for certain apps or no? I'd just really rather not loose all of that.
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No way of corrupting your data, as long as you don't select to wipe data partition or data is already corrupted. But this is strange that your phone gone crazy like this. Try to reflash your rom without wiping data and see if your phone will boot up
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mitchdickson said:
It's not going to hurt anything. Make a CWM backup of your data if you want.
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I've not got enough free space on my phone I don't think (it's only 16GB, I got about 2GB free).
Unless I'm mistaken the backup will take more than that, yes? Considering I've got a few games apps that probably equate to about 4GB.
gallardo5 said:
No way of corrupting your data, as long as you don't select to wipe data partition or data is already corrupted. But this is strange that your phone gone crazy like this. Try to reflash your rom without wiping data and see if your phone will boot up
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Should I reflash with a newer version of the ROM or should I reflash the old one that I'm running?
EDIT: Woops sorry about double post.
Surpass said:
Should I reflash with a newer version of the ROM or should I reflash the old one that I'm running?
EDIT: Woops sorry about double post.
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Reflash the same version you were running before this accident, as the newest version requires clean flash. If you want to run the latest version and have your data back, reflash the same version you were running before, then backup your data, wipe phone, flash the latest version and restore your data
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gallardo5 said:
Reflash the same version you were running before this accident, as the newest version requires clean flash. If you want to run the latest version and have your data back, reflash the same version you were running before, then backup your data, wipe phone, flash the latest version and restore your data
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Okay I'll give that a go, thanks for the help and I'll report back my results. :good:
EDIT: Tried downloading the Zip from their site and now it's saying I've got to log in, but no place to register... grr. I might be a bit longer..
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Okay I'll give that a go, thanks for the help and I'll report back my results. :good:
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Good luck then and if you will have any problem, just write here and don't forget to quote my post so I will get an email notification
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gallardo5 said:
Good luck then and if you will have any problem, just write here and don't forget to quote my post so I will get an email notification
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WOO! Thanks a lot! Booted up perfectly, and no loss of data or anything like that. Only odd things is it seems to have changed my DPI... but I can change that easily so it's not really a bother. It also made me have to update the Virus Definitions on Avast!, not sure why either.
I shall now proceed to thank all of your posts.
Surpass said:
WOO! Thanks a lot! Booted up perfectly, and no loss of data or anything like that. Only odd things is it seems to have changed my DPI... but I can change that easily so it's not really a bother. It also made me have to update the Virus Definitions on Avast!, not sure why either.
I shall now proceed to thank all of your posts.
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Great to hear it worked for you now comes the best part, flashing the latest rom
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gallardo5 said:
Great to hear it worked for you now comes the best part, flashing the latest rom
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Yes either that or perhaps switch to a new one, I've been with semi-stock Android for quite a while now I'm really liking the port of MIUI V5...
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Help, I downgraded from 2.3 to 2.2 for various reasons,but now when I try to upgrade again I just get the pink screen ,if I try using the option from settings/storage,it says key data couldn't be backed up , the installation will stop. Also if I boot into the system it runs fine for about a minute then locks up completely so I can't even continue to use it in 2.2 can anyone advise ?
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Try to put the 2.3 dload folder to a sd card, then remove the battery, plug in a USB cable to the computer and the phone, volume up+down+power (if I remember right lol). See if it will update that way.
no, that's the usual way I've been flashing it, I can get to the image folder ,but it won't boot into recovery either
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totsy1972 said:
no, that's the usual way I've been flashing it, I can get to the image folder ,but it won't boot into recovery either
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Odd. Maybe try to flash the ICS pink screen unlocker? I had weird issues at some point too, then I flashed that and the problems went away. Afterwards flash ICS.
Just tried that,still no luck,it doesn't even get to the unpacking screen,it just stays pink. beginning to think its beyond repair
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totsy1972 said:
Just tried that,still no luck,it doesn't even get to the unpacking screen,it just stays pink. beginning to think its beyond repair
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I think it's still possible to fix it. I was loosing hopes too, but I messed around with it anyway and got it working. Just try different dload's, different methods and maybe you'll get it running. Maybe other users will have some ideas too.
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I think it's still possible to fix it. I was loosing hopes too, but I messed around with it anyway and got it working. Just try different dload's, different methods and maybe you'll get it running. Maybe other users will have some ideas too.
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I've been trying all different ways, this is what I get when trying it from storage menu
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@Moihack maybe you have any ideas? You've written this to me before:
Moihack said:
As long as your phone still gets power and pink/blue screen shows there is nothing to be afraid of yet,since this isn't a hardbrick.
Contact me on hangouts telling me what you have done resulting in the above issue.
I have bricked my u8800pro in every possible way both soft and hard brick (thank god warranty was still active back then).
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Hi there!
I think when you upgrade from software menu there is an option for data back-up.
Uncheck this option and the error should go away.
Also what do you mean with this: "Also if I boot into the system it runs fine for about a minute then locks up" ?
What do you mean it locks up? Touchscreen is not responsive for example?
My suggestions:
1) Do a factory reset and then check if you can upgrade
2) Try re-installing your recovery(use cwm 5.0.27 by geno for best compatibility) or even replace the whole image folder with the froyo one from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146856
Your phone is not beyond repair that's for sure. Since it boots fine.
Moihack said:
Hi there!
I think when you upgrade from software menu there is an option for data back-up.
Uncheck this option and the error should go away.
Also what do you mean with this: "Also if I boot into the system it runs fine for about a minute then locks up" ?
What do you mean it locks up? Touchscreen is not responsive for example?
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I haven't noticed an option for data backup,will check again later on. And yes when it locks up touch screen becomes unresponsive and none of the buttons respond either. Also when I try to enter recovery ,both custom and stock, it displays the kernel logo then vibrates with a black screen for a second then back to kernel logo and continues to boot.
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Ok guys,I copied over the stock image folder and now it works ok, however I still can't upgrade from froyo. At least I can use it again though so thanks for your help, its much appreciated. Incidentally, there wasn't an option to back up data when upgrading, but that error has now gone, except it now just reboots instead, so I will just keep trying.
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[Edit] Finally I've managed to upgrade to GB , had to put both step 1 and step 2 in the same dload folder and it worked. So cheers for the tips
You've put all steps in one folder?
DarkSkyGhost said:
You've put all steps in one folder?
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Steps 1&2 in dload folder ,step 2 renamed to UPDATE_G.APP.
Didn't use step 3 as I was updating to ICS after that
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