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Bricked! What Now?

If my TF is bricked during flashing what will i need to do?????

How'd it happen?
Verify the md5?

oh i haven't brick my TF yet
just want some solutions ahead of time

AngryDinosaur said:
oh i haven't brick my TF yet
just want some solutions ahead of time
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Well, a brick is a brick, and since you've voided your warranty, you sell it as is on eBay to recover costs (while stating condition/for parts) and get another.

Sorry for my poor English, hope you'll understand.
I flashed my HD2 a lot and never got any problem even there was time I flashed a Desire NAND rom (I mean it's for the REAL Desire, not a based-ROM for HD2). As long as you can boot into CWM recovery I don't think your device will die easily.
Yesterday I bought my TF, happy but not enough so I rooted and flashed the custom ROM. First I only had a 128MB microSD and I made a mistake: I flashed the patch (US->WW) before flashing ROM. It stucked at the Eee Pad screen. OMG, but I know I still haven't bricked my TF.
A TF ROM is ~200MB, not fit my 128MB SD so I had to run in the rain to my friend's house and borrowed his 4GB SD.
And now, I'm running the 3.1 Custom Rom, it's smooth, fast (althought not the as fast fast thunder flash ).
BUT, please THINK TWICE before you do the FLASHING. Know what you do, and don't blame anyone for that if you brick your device

honestly one would have to pretty hard to totally brick one of these.

depends on if you can get the prompt to get in to recovery. If you can't then you're boned, if you can, then you're not bricked.

another misuse of the word "bricked"

lacrossev said:
depends on if you can get the prompt to get in to recovery. If you can't then you're boned, if you can, then you're not bricked.
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pretty sure rayman got nvflash working

dcmtnbkr said:
pretty sure rayman got nvflash working
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lol i'm so out of the loop with nvflash, guess i should jump back on irc

lacrossev said:
lol i'm so out of the loop with nvflash, guess i should jump back on irc
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I saw it on twitter, havent been on irc much myself.

[Q] Iconia A501 Unbrick??

hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^

Hi Muztaki i think i did the same thing as you do you have any steps to solve the problem / can you point me to where you found how to solve it thanks

muztaki said:
hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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how did you solve your brick phone problem..i have acer a501 that just got stuck on android logo...i've been searching for solution but couldnt find it..i tried full package flashing but it does not work with vol- +power it wont go to flash mode...any suggestion?

i have the same problem, please HELP!

Root on the 500/501 under HC 3.1 can be rooted by installing Iconiaroot.apk. You can search this in the 500 forum and find it quite easily. Note, stay away from the megaupload links
Once rooted, download AcerRecovery from the market. It will install a CWM/RA recovery for your tab. I understand there are more choices now.
If you wish to go to ICS, I would highly advise you check and READ Civato's guide for ICS Bootloader and Recovery. Read it several times. If you want to run ICS, I advise you upgrade your bootloader to ver4+. Procedures are in Civato's thread.
If you have a 500, you have a choice of roms. Civato, Smaury, Taboonay, and EZTerry.
If you have a 501, well, you have mine. And it's a beta release from Acer.
MD

a501 hard reset
muztaki said:
hi there..
yes im new to this forum but i spend the last week...reading through many threads here...finally i made my mind up registering to this forum
its the first time i tried to root my tablet on my own but during the root process...sth went wrong..
so i tried almost everything to unbrick my a501 tab...but nothing works really..
i dont think there is a thread especially for the a501 tab
soo i should ask in general..is there a way to unbrick a a501 tab using update.zip which are supposed to be used for the a500 tab?
i also tried to use those decrypted files...but there is no reliable acer update decrypter... -.-
no chance for me..but then i found this...
Acer_A501_4.017.03_EMEA_CUS7.zip (System Dump of official Acer 3.2)
if i download this...is there a possible chance then to boot my a501 i repeat "A501" tab...?
is there a "ready made decrypted .zip file" in this forum..?
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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Hay I had the same problem so there us a way to hard reset the tablet is by first make sure that the screen lock tab it down and holding downe the vol+ button and the power button and when you here the tablet vibrate let the power button go but keep holding the volume + button and turn up the screen lock tab that will hard reset the tablet if my English is bad please search "a501 hard reset" on Google
Hope you can fix your tabket

muztaki said:
EDIT: no reason to post replies to this thread...
i solved the prob. on my own...my a501 tab is now on honeycomb 3.1
but are there reliable root threads for a501 3.1honeycomb..??
thx for ur help...^^
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You can use IconiaRoot,apk if you are on HC 3.1. Do a search of the forum and you should be able to find it.
Keep in mind, if you updated to HC 3.2, it's a bit more difficult.
The 500/501 use the exact same procedures. The only difference would be if you installed an a500 ROM. It will install, but you will have no Wifi&GPS.
So when it comes to procedures, they are the same. It's just there are a ton more 500 users, than 501 users, so most of the threads state for the 500.
Any issues, just post a question.
MD

[q] my phone is bricked!! Help!!

I was installing Root explorer and my phone restarts and enters bootloop. I am a noob. Please help me with intructions on how to unbrick my phone. I can only enter FTM mode. HELP HELP.

I'm afraid you'd have to recover using adb,fast boot or even a tpt with cwm.
Sent from my ZTE Blade using XDA app

There's a debricking guide on ModaCo. Check it out
Sent from my Supernatural Blade

Go to Google, and type 'zte blade firmware'....Click on the first link (modaco), and follow those instructions...
In short:
You will need to flash the firmware, and install a custom rom...
I had been in this situation, so I know...No worries..

there is a guide on modaco to fix your phone from FTM Mode i had a similar problem and that guide was great at fixing my phone mate give it a try

As you guys said , i went through this .. http://android.modaco.com/topic/339048-guide-flashing-firmware-to-bladelibra-via-windows/
But cant understand step 8 and 9. First they say cwm 5.0.0.2 is the version for gen 2 and then flash 4.0.05 again?

Yes, when i flashed my phone for the first time i flashed 4... and then had to re flash back to 3.0.2 because that is the version that works best for my phone.

Okay so i got it to work. Its 5.0.0.2 for my phone, since i got a Gen 2 phone. But i want Dell stock firmware Android 2.2 Where can i get it?

Tusharkamath said:
Okay so i got it to work. Its 5.0.0.2 for my phone, since i got a Gen 2 phone. But i want Dell stock firmware Android 2.2 Where can i get it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1530009

That link has expired. Any other links? Now since i have a custom rom on my phone. How do i install the stock rom without bricking my phone?

My phone is fixed. Thanks to allll you replied. Thank you

Tusharkamath said:
My phone is fixed. Thanks to allll you replied. Thank you
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Its okay fella....Glad v could help....

I A fried has a problem his phone (XCD 35) is bricked and it wont pass the green android logo it just blinks at the screen, No recovery or any other screen what ever key combination he only gets the green logo.
Any help ?

rkkaranrk said:
I A fried has a problem his phone (XCD 35) is bricked and it wont pass the green android logo it just blinks at the screen, No recovery or any other screen what ever key combination he only gets the green logo.
Any help ?
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Use the Modaco thread in one of the above posts.
Sent from my ZTE Blade using XDA app

General hello n advice

Hay chaps/ladies
Got me self a acer iconia on the way not sure if its running honeycomb
Im looking to root and upgrade to ics stable I'm. Regular sensation flasher so used to that
But looking threw a few threads I'm looking a little lost lol seems alit tricker to root and upgrade to ics with custom recovery n Rom
Could I possibly get some advice I now I'm guna get a few people telling me to read before posting etc thanks please b nice we all start some where
Thanks for advice spud

daddyspud said:
Hay chaps/ladies
Got me self a acer iconia on the way not sure if its running honeycomb
Im looking to root and upgrade to ics stable I'm. Regular sensation flasher so used to that
But looking threw a few threads I'm looking a little lost lol seems alit tricker to root and upgrade to ics with custom recovery n Rom
Could I possibly get some advice I now I'm guna get a few people telling me to read before posting etc thanks please b nice we all start some where
Thanks for advice spud
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Over the air to ics, use for a week to see how it runs for you. Then make your mods, that way you can compare and know what messed it up.

If I do ota will I b able to root the device or do I root the. Ota as hmmm

daddyspud said:
Hay chaps/ladies
Got me self a acer iconia on the way not sure if its running honeycomb
Im looking to root and upgrade to ics stable I'm. Regular sensation flasher so used to that
But looking threw a few threads I'm looking a little lost lol seems alit tricker to root and upgrade to ics with custom recovery n Rom
Could I possibly get some advice I now I'm guna get a few people telling me to read before posting etc thanks please b nice we all start some where
Thanks for advice spud
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To find outr what you're currently running - Settings>About Phone
Rooting/custom recovery ICS is the easy bit...icsRoot will do the job, and Acer Recovery Installer from the market to install a recovery....
flashing the bootloader (needed for some custom roms) seems to get a few people confuddled, there are plenty of guides to help you there...and plenty of 'help, I'm bricked threads' too so have all your ducks in row before you go down that road
You need the acer drivers from acer and also the google USB drivers, once you have the drivers set and a custom recovery then do a backup, it will generate a "uid.txt" file in the backup folder...copy this file and guard it with your life!!!!! This is the infamous CPUID...from which you get your tabs "secure boot key" IF anything goes wrong then this cpuid is the only thing that will un-unbrick you!!! Make sure you get this before you say goodbye to HC as ICS reports your serial no. which aint gonna work, its by far the easiest way to get yr cpuid, so do yourself a big favour!!!
Honeycomb cannot be rooted...., but there are pre-rooted HC roms around, ezterry has one and also has a nice stock based ICS with a custom kernel. timmydean also has one - the good thing about his one is that its one of only 2 ways to downgrade back to HC, needed if you bork the bootloader flash or are unlucky enough to get a tab that gets 'stuck formatting/partitioning' in nvFlash
As far as actually getting ICS, as shaun said, wait for yr tab to update itself - you'll need to d/l the acer enhancement something-or-other from the market. OR just flash an ICS stock or custom rom - there are normally 2 different kernels for the custom roms "one for the patched bootloader 3.12+ and one for BL 3.01" acer recovery installer will tell you which one you have but if you havent flashed the patched BL then you'll be on the 3.01.
think thats about it for now!!! happy flashing

[Q] Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1...help

Hi, My A500 bricked its self and I sent it for repair. 9 weeks later and it comes back but play market is gone and in its place I have go market in chinese.
Plus 5 apps also in chinese.
Not being able to speak/read chinese I find this mildly anoying.
I have managed to root it using afterota. Many thanks.
Now I'm stuck, should I try to flash a new rom or send it back to acer.? If flashing myself a good guide would be needed.
Here is the info
Android version
4.0.3
Kernel version
2.6.39.4+
Image version
Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.050.00_GC_GEN1
Image P/N
FM.S14A0.01L
Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers.

twistedknickers said:
Hi, My A500 bricked its self and I sent it for repair. 9 weeks later and it comes back but play market is gone and in its place I have go market in chinese.
Plus 5 apps also in chinese.
Not being able to speak/read chinese I find this mildly anoying.
I have managed to root it using afterota. Many thanks.
Now I'm stuck, should I try to flash a new rom or send it back to acer.? If flashing myself a good guide would be needed.
Here is the info
Android version
4.0.3
Kernel version
2.6.39.4+
Image version
Acer_AV041_A500_RV15RC01_GC_GEN1
Build number
Acer_AV041_A500_1.050.00_GC_GEN1
Image P/N
FM.S14A0.01L
Any advice would be welcome.
Cheers.
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well i wouldnt want to let acer near it after that! Been a few reports of this happening after 'repair'...
Do you have a custom recovery installed...cwm, twrp etc??
civato has a "Official Acer Stock Roms ICS Rooted" thread check it out. D/L as applicable version and put it on yr ext sd card.
Install via cwm!!!
U do have a custom recovery installed??
If not then you will need to flash the unlocked bootloader
There is a 'tool' to help the process called 'afterOTA'
Personally I prefer the manual method via nvFlash but you'll be fine with afterOTA.
You will need the following:
A PC
A good quality micro usb cable.
The Acer Drivers and adb and fastboot from the android sdk.
Drivers installed correctly
a fully charged or at least 70% battery
the flash itself takes less than 30 seconds
getting set up to do the flash successfully will take al least an hour usually more!!!! some of us have been stuck for days after 'softbricking'- i lie not!!!!!
So take your time read thru the Guides and follow the steps to the letter - good luck

Ok' I'm going in.
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No luck I'm affraid, I've tried everything including all the flash tools. No joy.
It won't work with nvFlash or blackthund3r
Will not boot into recovery. I get the recovery verified failed message.
So now I'm really stuck' looking like acer here I come unless anyone else has any ideas?

trying he alternate root method (blackthund3r)
I'm stuck at stage 2 uploading image. does anyone know how long this should take.
sorry to ask here but i cant post in blackthund3rs topic im a noob

twistedknickers said:
trying he alternate root method (blackthund3r)
I'm stuck at stage 2 uploading image. does anyone know how long this should take.
sorry to ask here but i cant post in blackthund3rs topic im a noob
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d/l timmydeans v4 from cpuid thread. this will reset yr partitions and u should be good to go - you'll end up rooted, cwm on HC 3.2...flash the boootloader from there
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

dibb_nz said:
d/l timmydeans v4 from cpuid thread. this will reset yr partitions and u should be good to go - you'll end up rooted, cwm on HC 3.2...flash the boootloader from there
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
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i have looked at that but all the links are dead
you mention that you have a working link in that post, if you could pm or post it that would be great. :laugh: cause im about ready to see just how far i could throw this tab

please disregard my last post, i think ive found it. :good:

*****all fixed*****
Thanks for the advice. Your great !
And thanks to all the other devs and xda.

twistedknickers said:
*****all fixed*****
Thanks for the advice. Your great !
And thanks to all the other devs and xda.
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Fab!! were the links OK in that thread don't know why they wouldn't be, i will check when i get home....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

no none of the links I tried were working.
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wow is all I can say, with lots of reading and a lot of help from xda members I now have a smoking A500. !
I've installed [ROM]ICS FLEXREAPER-RELIX-GT/ ICS RE-FLEXxx-ShellSHOCK_AROMA(10-Okt-2012)3GUSB
and I love it.
I live on a small island and my machine was with acer for 9 weeks. They sent it back to me and it was a piece of crap.
2 days and xda's help and now its flying, literally :laugh:.
please keep up the good work