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Posted this in the UPGRADING section but it may be better suited here, I'm not completely sure.
So I think I just bricked my dads vogue.
I followed the instructions in the HOW TO FLASH YOUR VOGUE thread as best as I could and now I'm in a rough position. He's been ranting about the WinMo OS almost since he got it and wanted to try Android so I tried to flash it.
What's going on:
Blank (black) screen
Backlight is on
Orange status(?) LED
Unresponsive to anything
Powering up yields a green status LED, one buzz of the vibration, call & end keys light up then it reverts to the above. Takes 1 or 2 seconds.
Plugging in the USB gives me "Found New Hardware: Data Interface" but I don't have the drivers or w/e is required to install it.
Any one able to help me? I figured this should be pretty straight forward but it's turning out to be a nightmare. :cries:
After you flash the android rom, you have to load a system image and data image into it. That may be normal.
Note, I have not flashed mine to Android, but it seemslike your missing the next step in the process.
This may help...
The bottom may help with the bricking and the top may help with android.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=603508
nope it isnt bricked just reflash windows and use android via haret...sounds kernel related
With advice from the other thread I'm in bootloader(?) mode
But that's as far as I got.
oh man I'm in trouble said:
So I've gotten back to red/green/blue/white striped screen but nothing will read the phone/let me flash anything to it.
Screen says:
VOGU100 MFG
SPL-2.31.CoKe
CPLD-3
USB
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oh man I'm in trouble said:
With advice from the other thread I'm in bootloader(?) mode
But that's as far as I got.
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Did you download your ROM you needed?
staud8469 said:
Did you download your ROM you needed?
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What carrier do you use?
Yes, downloaded the stock rom.
Provider is Verizon
oh man I'm in trouble said:
Yes, downloaded the stock rom.
Provider is Verizon
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Ok then...you will need to flash another rom. Verizon, is a pain.
Here is NFSFANS ROM windows 6.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=432487
The files from this forum will contain a program called ROMUpdateUtility. Run that in boot mode. Then run NFSFANS verizon provisioning. all files are on that forum. Just remember...Your device is not bricked (as it sounds). You could brick it though. So be careful. You may wanna get advice from a Verizon User.
staud8469 said:
The files from this forum will contain a program called ROMUpdateUtility. Run that in boot mode. Then run NFSFANS verizon provisioning. all files are on that forum.
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At this point, I'm throwing everything I think I know or understand out the window.
That said, can you walk me through the process starting at the bootload screen?
oh man I'm in trouble said:
At this point, I'm throwing everything I think I know or understand out the window.
That said, can you walk me through the process starting at the bootload screen?
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Yes, from a Sprint stand point though.
-download NFSFANS ROM
-Extract all the files from NFSFANS ROM to a new folder.
-Enter BootLoader
-Once it loads up plug your phone into your computer
-In your new folder there should be like 10 files...one of which say ROMUpdateUtility. Click and run that.
-Follow all the instructions on it.
-When it finishes...your phone will auto reboot.
-Once loaded up, Download Verizons Provesioning from NFSFANS ROM (you will find the link of the download towards the bottom of the first post NFSFAN has posted)
-Connect your phone to ur pc and put the Verizon Provesioning Cab on your sd card and install it.
-Restart your phone.
That should work.
Thanks a ton, I'm 35% into the RUU.
I'll keep everyone updated.
oh man I'm in trouble said:
Thanks a ton, I'm 35% into the RUU.
I'll keep everyone updated.
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Thats good progress. Now if/and when your phone boots up. Tell me if it gets stuck...and where at. If not then your good
Seems to be stuck at the Verizon logo. (First screen upon startup.)
EDIT:
Yeah, it's stuck.
oh man I'm in trouble said:
Seems to be stuck at the Verizon logo. (First screen upon startup.)
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Does it say No radio?
oh man I'm in trouble said:
Seems to be stuck at the Verizon logo. (First screen upon startup.)
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give it awhile to boot though.
staud8469 said:
Does it say No radio?
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Nope.
M 03 PACAAAM4070
B 01 R 1.06.30
D3NFS
^That appears briefly under the Verizon logo which is normal but it still hangs after it disappears.
staud8469 said:
give it awhile to boot though.
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5-8 minutes isn't enough?
oh man I'm in trouble said:
Nope.
M 03 PACAAAM4070
B 01 R 1.06.30
D3NFS
^That appears briefly under the Verizon logo which is normal but it still hangs after it disappears.
5-8 minutes isn't enough?
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Well, I'm going to get a verizon guy to help you. Brb.
ok sounds no radio has been written
follow this wiki to the T and you my friend will have a working phone with GPS
mainly a working phone!!!
http://wiki.ppchaven.com/index.php?title=Pocket_PC_WIki:FIX_VERIZON_GPS
How do you keep customization from running?
Hi there,
I am pretty new with this stuff, as I just got this phone today. It came with Froyo2.2 so I unrooted it back to the original JFK.
It did not come with a sim card, so I do not have a sim inside the phone as of now. But I do have a bell sim that I will use after to put the unlock key in... Is that okay?
I Connected the vibrant through Mini Kies and the MTP application says its connected.
I just re rooted from J16 back to the original.
I have the 64 bit drivers installed.
When I try to run Generate Unlock Windows Script I get the following error message saying...
Copy nv_data.bin
*daemon not running. Starting it now *
*daemon started succesfully *
error: device not found
error unable to find file <.\nv_data.bin>
could not find C:\documents and settings\1\desktop\key\generateunlockwindows\nv_data.bin
Anyone know what this means?
Or know what to do in this situation?
I am not sure if I should try installing the 32bit drivers or what.
how did you downgrade the phone from android 2.2?
I just bought the phone through ebay with the OS already at 2.2, and the phone is locked to t-mobile. I've heard it is not possible to unlock it with the 2.2 update. Is that true?
molson24 said:
Hi there,
I am pretty new with this stuff, as I just got this phone today. It came with Froyo2.2 so I unrooted it back to the original JFK.
It did not come with a sim card, so I do not have a sim inside the phone as of now. But I do have a bell sim that I will use after to put the unlock key in... Is that okay?
I Connected the vibrant through Mini Kies and the MTP application says its connected.
I just re rooted from J16 back to the original.
I have the 64 bit drivers installed.
When I try to run Generate Unlock Windows Script I get the following error message saying...
Copy nv_data.bin
*daemon not running. Starting it now *
*daemon started succesfully *
error: device not found
error unable to find file <.\nv_data.bin>
could not find C:\documents and settings\1\desktop\key\generateunlockwindows\nv_data.bin
Anyone know what this means?
Or know what to do in this situation?
I am not sure if I should try installing the 32bit drivers or what.
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Yup, having exact same problem. If you find a fix let me know.
Make sure your usb setting is on debug and you have all of the files for the unlock on your pc. You also need java installed.
That method worked for me from stock.
can someone answer my question?
mbison83 said:
how did you downgrade the phone from android 2.2?
I just bought the phone through ebay with the OS already at 2.2, and the phone is locked to t-mobile. I've heard it is not possible to unlock it with the 2.2 update. Is that true?
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I don't know whether the unlock methods work with Froyo but you can download a 2.1 stock Odin in the forum.
pvspencer22 said:
I don't know whether the unlock methods work with Froyo but you can download a 2.1 stock Odin in the forum.
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where can i get it at and how do i do the rollback?
mbison83 said:
can someone answer my question?
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...... please?
koooba said:
...... please?
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very funny.
mbison83 said:
very funny.
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Wasn't meant to be. Usually please and thanks goes a long way when asking for something. Shows appreciation.
^ Hence the THANKS button.
koooba said:
Wasn't meant to be. Usually please and thanks goes a long way when asking for something. Shows appreciation.
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it also shows sarcasm and in this case thats what is seems like.
Read the stickies in the forum. If you can't figure it out ill grab the links tonight.
For the unlock this worked for me.
pvspencer22 said:
The windows tool worked for me from stock.
It doesn't generate a code though you input one.
Edit: link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=822008&page=11
Scroll down for instructions.
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For going to stock. (From the general stickie)
draikz said:
Fixing so-called "Bricks"/Odin Errors
This guide is open to contribution/editing/correcting
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BOOT CYCLE
This is where you get the annoying Samsung Screen/Galaxy S screen.
DOWNLOAD REQUIRED (CREDITS TO JUSTANOTHERCROWD):
1. Get into Download Mode (WITH THE PHONE PLUGGED IN) by following the steps below
*Turn off the phone until you get to the charging battery screen (keep in mind, your phone is currently PLUGGED IN)
*Press volume up and down, and power all at once.
*As soon as the screen turns black, release your power button.
2. Unplug phone from USB
3. Open Odin (in Administrator if you're running W7 or Vista), try one of the ones I attached to this post, at least one of them is bound to work, some don't work for me, but works for others, some doesn't work for others, but works for me, whatever floats your boat
4. Load in the files into Odin that you have downloaded from above Just load in the files corresponding to the text field.
DO NOT CHECK REPARTITION.
5. Plug in your phone with the DL mode
6. Click start and wait for the magic
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NO-BOOT PHONES
This is where your phone does NOT turn on, no combo of buttons works and power button does nothing.
DO THIS ONLY WHEN YOU PLUG IN YOUR PHONE AND NOTHING SHOWS UP ON THE SCREEN!!! If else, follow the steps from above.
This method is basically same as above, EXCEPT the way you get into Download Mode as your phone is HARD BROKEN.
1. Download all the files required in the "BOOT CYCLE" section of this post.
2. Remove everything from your phone (SD card, sim, battery).
3. Plug your phone into your computer WITHOUT the battery, as you have already taken it out in the last step.
4. Press and HOLD vol. up and vol. down.
5. As you are HOLDING these buttons, reattach your battery.
6. You should be in Download Mode.
7. Unplug phone from USB
8. Follow steps 4-8 from the "BOOT CYCLE" section.
Troubleshooting:
-Odin stuck at some random process?
*Switch to another odin
*Make sure you did NOT check repartition, if you did, just repeat all the steps over again, except for the downloading parts, obviously.
-Phone not responsive?
*Try "NO-BOOT PHONES"section of this guide
-Phone stuck at Galaxy S logo screen?
*Put it in to DL mode, and run Odin again, it's just a bad install.
-All three ODIN is nonfunctional, stuck or giving "FAILED" errors?
*DO NOT CLOSE ODIN ONCE IT HAS FAILED!
*Unplug your phone
*Replug in your phone, get it into DL mode
* Unplug once it is in DL mode
*Replug and ODIN should recognize your phone
*Leave all the settings the same, then click "Start" again.
-Cannot get into download mode using the method I listed? Use the method(s) below:
Soldering Method
More methods coming soon
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I know how much of a pain posting in the Q/A section can be and the wait time is pretty bad, so if you need help regarding UNBRICKING and ONLY UNBRICKING feel free to post in here.[/S
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I unlocked my phone w Galaxy_S unlock 2 days ago. It's in the market and I was running Bionix V when I did it.
draikz said:
^ Hence the THANKS button.
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Pretty soon we'll have apps that'll say hi and thanks and apps in general will replace everything we say, so much for what our parents taught us huh?
koooba said:
Pretty soon we'll have apps that'll say hi and thanks and apps in general will replace everything we say, so much for what our parents taught us huh?
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Technology > your parents.
Anyday.
Do you know any other way i could unlock my samsung vibriant .nothing on this site has worked for me,,,who do i pay get files to work on this site please help poor black boy
franjess said:
Do you know any other way i could unlock my samsung vibriant .nothing on this site has worked for me,,,who do i pay get files to work on this site please help poor black boy
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Poor with a few hundred dollars worth of phone. Lol
Did you try the PRO SGS app?
franjess said:
Do you know any other way i could unlock my samsung vibriant .nothing on this site has worked for me,,,who do i pay get files to work on this site please help poor black boy
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If you want help you are going to have to be a lot more specific. What have you actually tried?
Just a tip, people will not help you on these forums if you ask for help without showing you've tried to solve the problem and know how to search.
There are loads of unlock threads. Almost everyone get one method to work eventually.
Hi! I just got my xplay a month or two ago, and my last phone was a iphone. As such, stepping from the relatively easier to handle ios to android system's not exactly a piece of cake...
And I still have a couple questions despite lurking in this forums for a while...
1) im running 2.3.2 , rooted with gingerbreak. I heard there's an improvement in battery life.. so im quite tempted to update, but the thought of bloatware coming back kind of scares me.. ._.
So should I update?
2) is unlocked or locked bootloader better?
3) finally, will there be a final or complete version of cm7?
Also, would be great if anyone could explain what is an OTA and kernel...
Thanks!
1) its up to you, it is possible to upgrade with root as long as you have any model except a r800 x
2) I dont think either is better just depends on what you want to do to your phone
3) It depends what you mean by complete. There will probably be a stable version that is better than the stock rom eventually, but im not a dev
Ota means "over the air" and a kernel if im not mistaken is the part of the phone responsible for managing sysyem resources and the like. Not that I know much about anything and I could be wrong lol
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LemonPlusTea said:
Hi! I just got my xplay a month or two ago, and my last phone was a iphone. As such, stepping from the relatively easier to handle ios to android system's not exactly a piece of cake...
And I still have a couple questions despite lurking in this forums for a while...
1) im running 2.3.2 , rooted with gingerbreak. I heard there's an improvement in battery life.. so im quite tempted to update, but the thought of bloatware coming back kind of scares me.. ._.
So should I update?
2) is unlocked or locked bootloader better?
3) finally, will there be a final or complete version of cm7?
Also, would be great if anyone could explain what is an OTA and kernel...
Thanks!
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This will be my second numbered answer today. Anyway:
1) What model do you have? I assume it's an r800i or r800a. If it is, I would head over to the development section and check out how to get the UK generic firmware on your phone without unlocking the boot loader. I did that, rooted it, then updated to 2.3.3 and removed a lot of bloat and it's good to go now.
2) I have unlocked the boot loader on every Android I've owned, but I haven't on this phone. I wouldn't until development takes off a little bit more. It will soon, but I probably won't even do it then, personally.
3) Yes, we have great people working on it. It's progressing majorly with each update.
Just next time search before posting...nah, I'm just kidding. Welcome to Android.
adb shove iPad2post.apk to /forum/thread
OTA means you are updating the firmware on your phone through your phone over wifi.
If you didn't remove the boats you can still do it by pressing the software update button on your phone. Just make sure that your bootloader is is still LOCKED.
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Thanks guys! I'll try to flash the firmware on my phone after I get home from school. my xplay is a r800i. Also, if I use the UK firmware and update to 2.3.3, will it affect my ability to update to 2.3.4 as I live in Singapore?
No, when 2.3.4 comes out it would probably be available to generic uk before any other versions. As long as you freeze and not remove boats, you would be able to ota update to 2.3.4
Sent from my XPlay using XDA App.
Hey guys Im back from school.
Is it this thread to follow ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074
Because I saw another one ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1097591
^ which requires an unlocked BL. :O
Oh my god.. I didnt enable debugging and the process stopped halfway.. now the phone displays an exclaimation mark next to a phone.. did i just brick my phone? ...
EDIT : googled around and now im trying to restore my phone via SEUS...
Ok.. my phone started up fine after running SEUS.. but I clicked restore to factory instead of update..
I want to try updating to 2.3.3 with root again.. So can anyone point out anything I did wrong the previous time?
1. I downloaded the generic UK version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1119074) and flashtool 0.2.8 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746)
2. I used flashtool and flashed the .tft file and followed the onscreen instructions...
3. the flashing stops halfway cause i didnt enable usb debugging (?) and it causes my phone to be unable to boot up and trauma for me for panicking for 30 minutes. ._.
I tried flashing again with USB debugging on..?
My version is now 2.3.3 after I restored with SEUS, however.
07/046/2011 18:46:02 - INFO - Flashing adsp.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:05 - INFO - Flashing kernel.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:07 - INFO - Flashing amss_fs.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:07 - INFO - Flashing fota1.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:08 - INFO - Flashing fota0.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:09 - INFO - Flashing apps_log.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:09 - INFO - Flashing amss.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:19 - INFO - Flashing cache.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:20 - INFO - Flashing system.sin
07/046/2011 18:46:44 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted
07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - Now unplug the device and power it on
07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - Then go to application settings
07/046/2011 18:46:44 - INFO - turn on Unknown Sources and Debugging
( after that resulted in the same problem as before but luckily I knew how to fix it again.. ._. )
It might be that you're not using the latest version of flashtool, it's 0.2.9.1 and it's the beta one and afaik it's the only one to support the play.
Regards Dousan...
Dousan said:
It might be that you're not using the latest version of flashtool, it's 0.2.9.1 and it's the beta one and afaik it's the only one to support the play.
Regards Dousan...
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I see.. Cause I thought beta might not be stable!
Thanks alot! Time to go try again ^_^
EDIT : Same error with the newest flashtool.. ._.
Crapp...
I unpacked the 0.2.9.1 and ran the X10 Flash Tool... and it still doesnt like me..
It seems it hates me more and more..
now instead of even starting flashing after i send my phone into flash mode it gives me this error..
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&1F015A4B&0&5
Triple edit : Now Im back to square one of flashing till system.sin and getting an error.. ._.
LemonPlusTea said:
I see.. Cause I thought beta might not be stable!
Thanks alot! Time to go try again ^_^
EDIT : Same error with the newest flashtool.. ._.
Crapp...
I unpacked the 0.2.9.1 and ran the X10 Flash Tool... and it still doesnt like me..
It seems it hates me more and more..
now instead of even starting flashing after i send my phone into flash mode it gives me this error..
ERROR - USB\VID_0FCE&PID_ADDE\5&1F015A4B&0&5
Triple edit : Now Im back to square one of flashing till system.sin and getting an error.. ._.
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Maybe it's a corrupt download or the unpacking of the .zip/.rar file went bad. Could try a reunpacking or/and redownload?
Regards Dousan...
Redownloaded the flashtool 2 times and the generic UK ftf 3 times already.. could it be my computer's problem?
LemonPlusTea said:
Redownloaded the flashtool 2 times and the generic UK ftf 3 times already.. could it be my computer's problem?
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I know back in my Galaxy S days the firmware tool Samsung used worked on one of my computers but didn't work on the other. I would try another computer if you had access to one.
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TheBassman369 said:
I know back in my Galaxy S days the firmware tool Samsung used worked on one of my computers but didn't work on the other. I would try another computer if you had access to one.
adb shove iPad2post.apk to /forum/thread
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Alright, I'll try it with my sister's laptop ^^..
Entire day has been miserable without my apps... :l
Nope.. still doesnt work.. ._.
LemonPlusTea said:
Nope.. still doesnt work.. ._.
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Man. That's crazy. I have no idea what to do. Hopefully you can get it.
When flashing, have you ticked the 'erase data' (I'm not sure it's the exact name) or are you flashing without erasing? Cus it looks like that's where the error occurs when it's supposed to flash the data?
Regards Dousan...
Did you install the Sony software from your phone first?
Mine needed it to get the drivers. It said it had errors but I let it go for a while and it finished no problem.
Dousan said:
When flashing, have you ticked the 'erase data' (I'm not sure it's the exact name) or are you flashing without erasing? Cus it looks like that's where the error occurs when it's supposed to flash the data?
Regards Dousan...
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Yeah I checked the erase data box all the time...
@ncaissie, im not entirely sure what you mean... Would you mind explaining?
Guys, I need some help.
Basic Problem :
On almost 95% of reboots, power-ons I either get a message
saying "Insert Sim Card", or there is no message displayed but I have no GSM capability.
The Phone is unable to search for networks with the message "Error in Searching Networks"
Fields like Baseband, in About Phone Activity and
basically all fields in the Status Activity are marked as "Unknown".
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
I Unlooked the bootloader(phone was network unlocked when purchased),
verified it as being unlocked using the 'R','r' method. I had flashed nAa v8b and my phone was running fine.
Problem started when i flashed nAa v11 kernel, and then the subsequent SEMC Debrand & MiniCM2.1.9
I have also flashed stock kernel, relocked the bootloader, flashed Stock ROM and baseband also.
But I'm still getting the same basic problem stated above.
I also tried updating with latest SEUS and PCC, both say "No new update for your phone".
Any help would be appreciated.
eeehaw said:
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
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Reboot then, nothing stopping you!
eeehaw said:
Guys, I need some help.
Basic Problem :
On almost 95% of reboots, power-ons I either get a message
saying "Insert Sim Card", or there is no message displayed but I have no GSM capability.
The Phone is unable to search for networks with the message "Error in Searching Networks"
Fields like Baseband, in About Phone Activity and
basically all fields in the Status Activity are marked as "Unknown".
Only Option is to reboot and hope that everything works.
I Unlooked the bootloader(phone was network unlocked when purchased),
verified it as being unlocked using the 'R','r' method.
Problem started when i flashed nAa v11 kernel, and then the subsequent SEMC Debrand & MiniCM2.1.9
I have also flashed stock kernel, relocked the bootloader, flashed Stock ROM and baseband also.
But I'm still getting the same basic problem stated above.
I also tried updating with latest SEUS and PCC, both say "No new update for your phone".
Any help would be appreciated.
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Ok, but have you actually tried calling someone in case its just a rom/kernel bug?
If you have and it dont work, i suggest you ask a repairman (not SE, your phone isnt hardbricked)
But this is one thing that you can actually do at home.
did you even try using the search problem in case this question has bee asked before?
good luck
1 in 8 reboot works.
wilbso said:
Reboot then, nothing stopping you!
Ok, but have you actually tried calling someone in case its just a rom/kernel bug?
If you have and it dont work, i suggest you ask a repairman (not SE, your phone isnt hardbricked)
But this is one thing that you can actually do at home.
did you even try using the search problem in case this question has bee asked before?
good luck
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Yup, I did search a lot. The answers I found was :relock & unlock, flash stock rom, update using SEUS/PCC. I tried everyone of them. None of them work. !
I'll wait for a few days and then its off to the Service Center.
eeehaw said:
1 in 8 reboot works.
Yup, I did search a lot. The answers I found was :relock & unlock, flash stock rom, update using SEUS/PCC. I tried everyone of them. None of them work. !
I'll wait for a few days and then its off to the Service Center.
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what are you gonna tell service center? that you were playing with your bootloader?
until then, reboot your phone 1-5 times a day, even more if you can manage,
wilbso said:
what are you gonna tell service center? that you were playing with your bootloader?
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Lol no.. I'm gonna say. "Repair the phone. I didn't do anything." And as it is its not in warranty anymore .! It may cost a bit more. !
Alternate Solutions for this problem:
- try to reboot
- flash the rom again
- flash the kernel again
- flash the baseband firmware again
- flash the original X8 firmware
If not, then go to the repair shop
May be there is a hardware problem
Looks like my SIM Card itself is at fault.
This Thread can be closed !
Thank You.
eeehaw said:
Looks like my SIM Card itself is at fault.
This Thread can be closed !
Thank You.
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it is? wow
Hey man .. the solution is easy .. this also happened to me when i unlocked my BL ... when you start the procedure of unlocking you have two options .. just try with both of them ... On of them is wrong for your x8 ... Im answering from my phone now so i cant provide you link ...
P.S Use search on xda : Gsm problem x8 unlock bootloader.
Press Thanks if i helped!
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Here you are....
Troubleshooting section:
Common Problems:
1. My SIM Card is not recognised after unlocking phone with msm7227_setool2.cmd! Ans: Redo unlocking procedure (step 5 onwards) using msm7227_semc.cmd.
Press Thanks if i helped!
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So here's what happened:
Got a message to reboot my non rooted Mi A1 in order to finish the november update
Clicked on it and waited for the reboot, which took a while
Screen kept flashing, but mostly a black screen with now and then a flash of my background and the task bar in the top of the screen.
Went to this forum to find answers and solutions
OEM was locked and couldn't access the phone, so unlocking OEM and flashing stock was not an option.
Saw someone mention you can switch the active partition. It was set on B and I changed it to A.
Phone works fine with that option, but the message that the update has failed keeps popping up and it gives an error when I try to redownload and reinstall the update.
If anyone knows what the recommended steps are to fix this issue it would be most helpful!
PS. Also if I have to unlock OEM that means it will wipe the phone right? Any tips on backing up the apps including their user data (meaning I won't have to reconnect authenticators to my phone, won't lose game date etc.)
Try to remove sim and disable PIN.
Hi,
I have also a non rooted phone with the same problem.
Can you please tell me how you have solved it?
Many many thanks!
I haven't solved it yet. Still looking for help!
Thempo said:
I haven't solved it yet. Still looking for help!
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Do you have the same problem as me? see https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/phone-screen-off-reboot-t3866575 and look at the movie
jjplayground said:
Do you have the same problem as me? see https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/phone-screen-off-reboot-t3866575 and look at the movie
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Yup that is the same issue. Can I contact you somehow? I semifixed it in that I can use the phone again, but updates are impossible.
Thempo said:
Yup that is the same issue. Can I contact you somehow? I semifixed it in that I can use the phone again, but updates are impossible.
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Hi, yes you can! You can send me a PM by clicking on my name.
I have the same issue and the only way that I find is flashing October stock firmware and select the active partition A and then upgrade to November OTA update
dfranco51207 said:
I have the same issue and the only way that I find is flashing October stock firmware and select the active partition A and then upgrade to November OTA update
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Hi,
I am very glad there is a solution but I am a noob on this topic.
Do you have a step by step manual how to do this please. Thank you so much!
It's no problem if I will loose my data.
jjplayground said:
Do you have the same problem as me? see https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/help/phone-screen-off-reboot-t3866575 and look at the movie
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dfranco51207 said:
I have the same issue and the only way that I find is flashing October stock firmware and select the active partition A and then upgrade to November OTA update
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Does that method wipe the phone? If I am correct you have to unlock the bootloader which requires a complete wipe of your phone.
dimmak said:
Try to remove sim and disable PIN.
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This actually works! No flashing anymore when removed the sim card.
But when I place the sim card in again. It's starts flashing again
I placed the sim in another phone and removed the pin for the sim card, NOT THE PHONE and yes I can use the phone again.
Thanks so much!
jjplayground said:
This actually works! No flashing anymore when removed the sim card.
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Yes. There seems to be a bug in the PIN screen. So when you disable your PIN you can enter your phone.
dimmak said:
Yes. There seems to be a bug in the PIN screen. So when you disable your PIN you can enter your phone.
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Thanks so much I have placed the sim card in another phone and remove the PIN there and placed it back and it works.
jjplayground said:
This actually works! No flashing anymore when removed the sim card.
But when I place the sim card in again. It's starts flashing again
I placed the sim in another phone and removed the pin for the sim card, NOT THE PHONE and yes I can use the phone again.
Thanks so much!
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jjplayground said:
Thanks so much I have placed the sim card in another phone and remove the PIN there and placed it back and it works.
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You can also take out your sim from your Mi A1, boot your Mi A1, disable pin in settings, shut off, put your sim back and boot.
That's what I did with my wife's phone.
dimmak said:
You can also take out your sim from your Mi A1, boot your Mi A1, disable pin in settings, shut off, put your sim back and boot.
That's what I did with my wife's phone.
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So we can't use a PIN anymore? That's the security update this month?
Thempo said:
So we can't use a PIN anymore? That's the security update this month?
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For now. When you set your device language on English you can use your PIN. Otherwise wait till fix.
dimmak said:
For now. When you set your device language on English you can use your PIN. Otherwise wait till fix.
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I think you can also prevent your device before booting by a pattern, etc.
It's no the best I am really happy the phone can be used again.
I have to install everything again because I tried several factory resets
Dont update to November patch, in my case battery life is worse.
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Does that method wipe the phone? If I am correct you have to unlock the bootloader which requires a complete wipe of your phone.
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This method wipe all your data because u have to unlock bootloader
There are videos which don't wipe personal data when unlocking bootloader.