Hey,
I recently became the owner of a bricked Iconia a500 tablet. Beyond that, I don't know much about it and I cannot contact the previous owner...
The situation:
It will boot the the Acer logo, but it doesn't go beyond that.
I've searched this forum (and others) for ways to bring it back to life. A factory reset doesn't seem to do anything at all.
I can boot into recovery mode to load a rom, but cannot find the proper rom. CWM does not seem to be installed. I've looked for stock roms but none seem to work.
When I try and load a rom I will inevitably get a white triangle with an orange exclamation mark inside of it. Next to this is the android man.
I've found a few threads that purpose links to a stock rom, but a lot of them have file shares linked to Megaupload... which is.. well non-existent now.
Again, I can not tell you the anything about the current software.... if you know how I can find out that alone would be a huge help! = )
Many thanks,
Robert
This might be your best luck..
This flashed thru your computer adb.. apx mode..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20680452#post20680452
Hey Erica,
Thanks for you very speedy response!
Well, I read a lot of that thread... lol probably more than I should admit. I followed the procedure but was unable to get a good connection via USB.
I was finally able to get it to register a Factory Reset thanks to that post. Had tried it a few times before... must have not been pressing hard enough?
Either way, it is stuck on Erasing Userdata... and Erasing Cache...
I saw that it was suggested it could be a hardware issue... What is your opinion?
Thanks,
Robert
I still think its a rom issue..
You might could try to download the rom again. and try again.. there is also another thread in the DEV section that does the same thing but differently you could try that or maybe posting there where a TRUE Developer might be able to help you..
I just repeat what i have learned from my own mistakes and read from others..
Sorry im not more help ..
Trust me Erica, you have been a great help! If I find a solution, I will update this thread with it = )
Thanks!
Robert
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Hey Guys!
Sorry about writing about a topic that seems to have been covered many times before. The solutions I found did however not solve my problem, I am still stuck.
I have ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.0.5 installed, it boots fine but with tons of file system related errors.
E:\Unable to process volume! Skipping...
E:\unknown volume for path... this is repeated probably about 10 times one for each folder it tries to access
I tried going back to Odin and install different PIT files that I could find; gt-p1000_mr.pit and p1_add_hidden.pit
I then tried doing the dbdata.rfs.tar and just dbdata.tar
Still same problem with the filesystem
All of this started with my device just stopping at the Sammy logo after re-boot. The re-boot was a normal one, not related to any patching, modding or anything else. A normal daily reboot. I have an about one year old Overcome ROM in my phone that I haven't fiddled at all with since I installed it. It has been working just fine.
I didn't have the partion or filesystem problem at this point...
I booted into Clockwork and ran evert format/file wipe menu option I could find, with the intent to just install a newer ROM later to resolve the problem and get a new fresh completely clean tab.
The problem started after this... I thought that I would just be able to get a new Overcome, BOCA or some other nice ROM from the SD card. Problem was of course that my SD card couldn't be mounted after I had wiped everthing...
So I tried all the above stuff with the dbdata and pit files but it didn't recover...
Any ideas?
Thank you!
well, get the restock files from overcome site and flash a fresh gingerbread safe 5, all the needed files are in the zip.
good luck
ps: Read the manual, in case you forgot about something.
If I helped you, please press the thanks button
You did help me, thank you! I needed the stock ROM I did however manage to make things even worse and ended up with the "Phone-Exclamation mark-Computer"-logo. That got me worried. Some googling did however help me solve the problem.
I made a write up to help other come from this state to a completely working phone with custom ROM installed. Hope it will help others. http://blog.vel.nu/?p=97
Again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
you're welcome
by the way, the process of debriking the tab is very well explained on your blog!
Thank you! (in case i brick mine, i will refer to your blog)
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posterberg said:
You did help me, thank you! I needed the stock ROM I did however manage to make things even worse and ended up with the "Phone-Exclamation mark-Computer"-logo. That got me worried. Some googling did however help me solve the problem.
I made a write up to help other come from this state to a completely working phone with custom ROM installed. Hope it will help others.
Again, thanks for pointing me in the right direction!
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I am with the same exact problem. That link you provided is not working.
I really need help if you or someone else can. Thank you
All what you need is here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881981
Best regards
Sifou
Using a Samsung N7100
big ol' noob here. i just flashed the Jelly-Bean_4.1.2_CM10-FLEX_v6supercharged_Aroma rom on my a500 which previously had lightspeed 4.8 on it. now when it boots it shows the android guy with gears for a second then just a blank black screen. the backlight is on so you can tell the tablet is still on. i can still get into recovery with no issues though("aman ra-iconia-3.17-ics" via "scrilax_CZ bootloader v8") i dont know what it could be though. installation of rom gave no errors. so please, I ask for assistance in resolving the issue. i was looking into (and learning about) fastboot fixes but i'm not sure if it applies to me nor have i tried it before. any help in fixing the darn thing would be much appreciated.
raotheconqueror said:
big ol' noob here. i just flashed the Jelly-Bean_4.1.2_CM10-FLEX_v6supercharged_Aroma rom on my a500 which previously had lightspeed 4.8 on it. now when it boots it shows the android guy with gears for a second then just a blank black screen. the backlight is on so you can tell the tablet is still on. i can still get into recovery with no issues though("aman ra-iconia-3.17-ics" via "scrilax_CZ bootloader v8") i dont know what it could be though. installation of rom gave no errors. so please, I ask for assistance in resolving the issue. i was looking into (and learning about) fastboot fixes but i'm not sure if it applies to me nor have i tried it before. any help in fixing the darn thing would be much appreciated.
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You should change the title to "Stuck in APX Mode". Refine your search. I've never had the issue, however, I believe 1 or more partitions are messed up. Which means you will probably have to revert back using TimmyDeans V4 rollback tool at the worst.
Just a guess. But search the forum for those terms. You should be able to find some threads as I've seen several references to being stuck in APX mode.
One place you may want to post your issue, is Skrilax_CZ's bootloader thread. He may know some fastboot commands to wipe the data.
MD
cool. I'll do that. thanks man. I'm still learning the lingo so that sheds a bit of light for me and gives me some direction to start. thanks again.
raotheconqueror said:
cool. I'll do that. thanks man. I'm still learning the lingo so that sheds a bit of light for me and gives me some direction to start. thanks again.
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Also remember, before you install a different rom, you must; in CWM
1. Wipe User Data/Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik
Then go to Mounts and Storage and;
1. Format System
2. Format Flexrom
Then you can install the rom. If you haven't done this, you should try again.
MD
raotheconqueror said:
big ol' noob here. i just flashed the Jelly-Bean_4.1.2_CM10-FLEX_v6supercharged_Aroma rom on my a500 which previously had lightspeed 4.8 on it. now when it boots it shows the android guy with gears for a second then just a blank black screen. the backlight is on so you can tell the tablet is still on. i can still get into recovery with no issues though("aman ra-iconia-3.17-ics" via "scrilax_CZ bootloader v8") i dont know what it could be though. installation of rom gave no errors. so please, I ask for assistance in resolving the issue. i was looking into (and learning about) fastboot fixes but i'm not sure if it applies to me nor have i tried it before. any help in fixing the darn thing would be much appreciated.
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Try the wipe commands suggested in post #4 and then reflash your JB ROM. A lot of time it helps with reflash the ROM after wipes.
thanks for the tips. i believe i've actually performed them like you guys told me but it seems i've made it worse. my ridiculousness is currently going on in this thread here
I'm having the same issue with this ROM. I'm using the same recovery you are.
if you have any progress let me know cause i'm still stuck in apx land...
final update
Back to stock HC 3.2.1 right now. my issue ended up being unable to format the /data directory causing all my newly flashed roms to not load properly. per JdgM3NT4L's guidance i used the tutorial and tools here which took me back to a working status. now my only problem lies with what delicious rom should i have next? an ICS or a jellybean? if any XDA tutorials or assistance help bring you tablet back, make sure to click those ":good: thanks" buttons guys.
Hi guys, Last night I accidently unplugged my phone while installing ClockWORKMOD recovery. Now when I boot my device it is stuck on the Downloading screen. I tried everything including the posts here but the Odin software doesn't see my phone and removing the battery and reinstalling does nothing. I even wiped the phone and factory reset via the clockwork... No Luck. It will not install the Crash ROM either. I get error 7.
It seems like I bricked the phone but I know there is always a way back to life. At least I hope. Any help guys would be great.
thxs
Carlo
shpack said:
Hi guys, Last night I accidently unplugged my phone while installing ClockWORKMOD recovery. Now when I boot my device it is stuck on the Downloading screen. I tried everything including the posts here but the Odin software doesn't see my phone and removing the battery and reinstalling does nothing. I even wiped the phone and factory reset via the clockwork... No Luck. It will not install the Crash ROM either. I get error 7.
It seems like I bricked the phone but I know there is always a way back to life. At least I hope. Any help guys would be great.
thxs
Carlo
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You need to properly install the correct drivers on your PC. There should be no reason that ODIN doesn't see your phone if they are installed correctly. A quick search of the forums should get you the proper drivers to install. You can also try Kies emergency recovery, but it is hit and miss. Good luck.
+1 if you can get into download you can Odin. Use the usb ports in the back of the pc. You might have to use a different computer also. For the life of me I can't get Odin on my pc to recognize the device but I have no problem with my laptop.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
Wow, didn't we just fix this problem like 2-3 threads ago, IN THIS FORUM?
TheAxman said:
Wow, didn't we just fix this problem like 2-3 threads ago, IN THIS FORUM?
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That's the thing, these exact same types of threads just keep rolling through one after the other...people don't search and they don't read. That's the reason they are in the situation they are in to begin with and it seems they just don't learn.
Fortunately, the AT&T S4 forum has come far enough along that the sticky threads and the threads like your guide can be linked for these people to put a little time into finding a solution for themselves. Most of them don't like it (they want it done for them), but if it is all they get, they will finally have to do something the right way on their own.
Actually, a few people are thankful for being pointed in the right direction, but most are still pissed because it means they have to do what they should have done in the first place...follow XDA rules, use the search function, and read. If you don't do everything for them and hand it to them on a plate they call you names and say you are a ****, unhelpful, etc... I just laugh about it because it becomes clear why their phone is F'ed up in the first place. The thing is, sometimes you just can't help people. Just every now and then, someone comes along that needs help and is willing to do things the right way.
You can NOT have kies drivers and samsung drivers loading at the same time, I do not use kies at all, and my pc has NEVER gave me a issue yet using odin, including in my G3 days. uninstall that worthless kies and proceed. If you have to use kies, load it as needed then remove it.
And as always with the lovely microsoft windows, after you un-install anything you have to reboot, for it to work properly.
Linux is my BUD!
[SOLVED] So who wants a challenge? Here we go:
So long story short I formatted date/cache and all that stuff with team win touch recovery. After i found out that i was unable to re-flash a new zip for some reason, I decided to use the nexus root toolkit to try to factory reset.
Anyyyway, somehow Fastboot failed halfway through and now recovery is gone with everything else. The only thing i can get into is the bootloader mode....
My device is still listed as a fastboot device, but when i try to re-run the 'flash-to-stock from bricked' mode i get this: (see attached picture)
Please help, I honestly have been working on this for days, but i simply do not know enough to fix it! I have also been on this site for some time, but i have not been able to find a solution.....
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
-Nick
EDIT- So I solved my problem, but i have no real explanation as to why it worked. I literally tried it over and over and over, then it eventually worked. Sooooooo your guess is as good as mine!
Hello there, I've searched on this forum some methods on trying to get out of the boot loop. Someone gave me this tablet and i thought that i would reset the device but it just ended up on a bootloop. I know that this device should probably be thrown out, but maybe there is a chance to use it. If you had a bootloop problem and fixed it or even bricked your a500, would you mind posting the exact thread here for me to read.
The links on this forums were mostly dead so if anyone can give working links please?
Thanks!
johnzebo said:
Hello there, I've searched on this forum some methods on trying to get out of the boot loop. Someone gave me this tablet and i thought that i would reset the device but it just ended up on a bootloop. I know that this device should probably be thrown out, but maybe there is a chance to use it. If you had a bootloop problem and fixed it or even bricked your a500, would you mind posting the exact thread here for me to read.
The links on this forums were mostly dead so if anyone can give working links please?
Thanks!
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If it bootloops I think the best way is to use an update.zip to reset the device.