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Hello, so this is my first time trying to root an android device, and I think I messed up. I watched a tutorial on youtube on how to do it and successfully installed superuser and twrp from a batch file ( I had to install adb drivers first ). I wasn't really sure I did it in the correct steps, so I wanted to revert back to the stock os. I booted into twrp and wiped the data ( cache, system, etc) from twrp. I then mounted it and transfered the kindle fire update 6.3.1 to my KF. I used the option on twrp to revert back to stock using the newly transferred zip. It ran for awhile then prompted me to click reboot. So I did. And this is where it gets tricky
After the reboot, all I see is the boot screen displaying "kindle fire." It never booted and lasted like this for hours. I tried to boot into twrp but I think it got deleted. I googled the problem and found it was in some sort of fastboot loop. I tried many fixes, using adb and other fastboot commands. Every time I tried anything, all I got was "waiting for device." Also, I couldn't use adb shell because it said system/bin/sh was not found. I went to my computer and found that the kindle fire no longer showed up as a removable device, but it showed up in device manager as adb composite interface under android phone. I thought that somehow all of my system files got deleted and thats why it says system/bin/sh not found. I tried to use the adb push command to manually send the update.zip to the KF but it is no longer a mounted drive, so there is nowhere to send it to. I'm at a loss here, Ive tried numerous utilities such as KFU, firekit, unbrick utility. I just need to figure out a way to remount the KF and copy over the folder "system" in the update.zip. If anyone could help me that would be great, as I have been trying to fix this for three days now.:fingers-crossed:
Read the How To in the attached link and it should help you figure out what the problem is and get you unbricked, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547.
tazmanhawaii said:
Read the How To in the attached link and it should help you figure out what the problem is and get you unbricked, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552547.
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That doesn't really help me at all, as I have tried the solutions that what you just posted provides, and none of them have worked. I have tried flashing firefirefire and twrp to the kindle fire using fastboot, but to no avail. I think I need a bit more help than a beginner's guide can provide, but thanks for the link.
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That doesn't really help me at all, as I have tried the solutions that what you just posted provides, and none of them have worked. I have tried flashing firefirefire and twrp to the kindle fire using fastboot, but to no avail. I think I need a bit more help than a beginner's guide can provide, but thanks for the link.
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First of all, when you try to revert to stock without wiping the necessary partitions, bad things will happen. What usually happens is you end up with some sort of frankenROM with no working shell and no custom bootloader or recovery.
Based on your description, it seems like you aren't in fastboot at all. You can confirm this by paying attention to the boot screen at the device starts up. If you see a bright Kindle Fire logo that stays bright, you're in fastboot. If you see a bright Kindle Fire logo that dims a little after a few seconds, you're no longer in fastboot and the device is trying to boot normally. What usually happens in situations like yours is, not only does the system have no way of booting, but there is also no working shell to send the necessary commands to change the bootmode, and you will receive the typical "system/bin/sh not found" error.
The problem is without a working shell, you cannot get into fastboot to install custom recovery and you cannot install recovery while booted "normally" without a working shell.
You have two options:
* Acquire a factory cable. A Motorola style factory programming cable to be exact. You can purchase one, or make one yourself. There is a thread in the KF General forum with information regarding both. The factory cable will put the device in fastboot so you will be able to install custom recovery and repair your system.
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* Use Firekit. But in order for Firekit to work properly in your situation, you need to put the device in USBboot to install a "new" bootloader and recovery. This consists of opening the device and using the "shorting trick" as described in the Firekit thread. I would suggest creating a liveUSB with "persistence" and install the SoupKit. SoupKit comes with Firekit along with a number of other tools you may find useful.
Either way, you need to get custom recovery installed so you can wipe your system and data (factory reset) partitions and flash a new ROM. If it's the stock ROM you want, MoDaCo is your best bet. Once you install a custom ROM, there is no need to "root" as all custom ROMs come pre-rooted.
Hope that helps.
soupmagnet said:
First of all, when you try to revert to stock without wiping the necessary partitions, bad things will happen. What usually happens is you end up with some sort of frankenROM with no working shell and no custom bootloader or recovery.
Based on your description, it seems like you aren't in fastboot at all. You can confirm this by paying attention to the boot screen at the device starts up. If you see a bright Kindle Fire logo that stays bright, you're in fastboot. If you see a bright Kindle Fire logo that dims a little after a few seconds, you're no longer in fastboot and the device is trying to boot normally. What usually happens in situations like yours is, not only does the system have no way of booting, but there is also no working shell to send the necessary commands to change the bootmode, and you will receive the typical "system/bin/sh not found" error.
The problem is without a working shell, you cannot get into fastboot to install custom recovery and you cannot install recovery while booted "normally" without a working shell.
You have two options:
* Acquire a factory cable. A Motorola style factory programming cable to be exact. You can purchase one, or make one yourself. There is a thread in the KF General forum with information regarding both. The factory cable will put the device in fastboot so you will be able to install custom recovery and repair your system.
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* Use Firekit. But in order for Firekit to work properly in your situation, you need to put the device in USBboot to install a "new" bootloader and recovery. This consists of opening the device and using the "shorting trick" as described in the Firekit thread. I would suggest creating a liveUSB with "persistence" and install the SoupKit. SoupKit comes with Firekit along with a number of other tools you may find useful.
Either way, you need to get custom recovery installed so you can wipe your system and data (factory reset) partitions and flash a new ROM. If it's the stock ROM you want, MoDaCo is your best bet. Once you install a custom ROM, there is no need to "root" as all custom ROMs come pre-rooted.
Hope that helps.
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Thanks for the help. Yeah, I tried the firekit method but didn't use the shorting trick. I have scoured the internet for information and tricks and it seems like these are my last two options before I throw this thing out the window. I have seen your posts in other threads and you have been a great help throughout this ordeal.
factory cable
thank you for this information. I am in the same predicament. I am purchasing a factory cable from Amazon $1.27.
It is sold by Earlybirdsavings and is a 3ft micro USB factory cable for kindle fire and Motorola Xoom.
thank you for all the helpful information!
I've already searched the forums and found no thread with the solution to my problem. People have had a very similar issue, but not exactly mine, so prior solutions I've found seem to not solve it:
I have a Nexus 7 (2012 WiFi).
It is rooted, clockwork mod.
I have a mac (that seems to not want to detect my Nexus 7 anymore).
I got the update for KitKat, like an idiot, I jumped at it, let it update overnight, and now I'm stuck in the 4 circles loading screen. Since I have CWM, I'm stuck in the CWM recovery mode when I try to do a factory reset. The factory reset does nothing, I was hoping to get back into the stock recovery mode, but have no idea how to get there (nor do I think it's possible).
Keep in mind, I'm semi-tech savvy, but when it comes to "flashing blah blah" I have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about if it's not broken down step by step in layman's terms. If you say, "open the terminal, and type exactly this", then I'm golden, but otherwise, I'm just googling tab after tab to figure out what it means.
As stated above, my mac does not want to even acknowledge the existence of my tablet either with ADK or Android File Transfer. Is there maybe a way I can put a zip on an sd and somehow use an SD reader to mini-usb adapter to sideload a fix? Anyone have any other ideas of how I can fix this issue? I'm not enjoying my Nexus 7 as a paper weight.
Thanks.
Phillustrate said:
I've already searched the forums and found no thread with the solution to my problem. People have had a very similar issue, but not exactly mine, so prior solutions I've found seem to not solve it:
I have a Nexus 7 (2012 WiFi).
It is rooted, clockwork mod.
I have a mac (that seems to not want to detect my Nexus 7 anymore).
I got the update for KitKat, like an idiot, I jumped at it, let it update overnight, and now I'm stuck in the 4 circles loading screen. Since I have CWM, I'm stuck in the CWM recovery mode when I try to do a factory reset. The factory reset does nothing, I was hoping to get back into the stock recovery mode, but have no idea how to get there (nor do I think it's possible).
Keep in mind, I'm semi-tech savvy, but when it comes to "flashing blah blah" I have no idea what the hell anyone is talking about if it's not broken down step by step in layman's terms. If you say, "open the terminal, and type exactly this", then I'm golden, but otherwise, I'm just googling tab after tab to figure out what it means.
As stated above, my mac does not want to even acknowledge the existence of my tablet either with ADK or Android File Transfer. Is there maybe a way I can put a zip on an sd and somehow use an SD reader to mini-usb adapter to sideload a fix? Anyone have any other ideas of how I can fix this issue? I'm not enjoying my Nexus 7 as a paper weight.
Thanks.
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If your recovery is broken you need to boot into the Bootloader (Hold power until you see the Google logo, then press Vol down.) and then use fastboot to flash a good image from there. You can then do a factory reset etc. You could also do a factory reset from fastboot directly, but you'll want to fix your broken recovery at some point.
Or.. Possibly the better method, since your device is in an unknown state.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Get the image FOR YOUR EXACT DEVICE. Don't get the LTE version for the WIFI, etc. Then just run the batch file. It will reset everything (including the internal SD card) and reflash the stock OS. This will leave your bootloader unlocked, with a stock ROM, kernel, recovery. You can flash the custom recovery and supersu.zip if you wish to re-root it.
khaytsus said:
If your recovery is broken you need to boot into the Bootloader (Hold power until you see the Google logo, then press Vol down.) and then use fastboot to flash a good image from there. You can then do a factory reset etc. You could also do a factory reset from fastboot directly, but you'll want to fix your broken recovery at some point.
Or.. Possibly the better method, since your device is in an unknown state.
Get the image FOR YOUR EXACT DEVICE. Don't get the LTE version for the WIFI, etc. Then just run the batch file. It will reset everything (including the internal SD card) and reflash the stock OS. This will leave your bootloader unlocked, with a stock ROM, kernel, recovery. You can flash the custom recovery and supersu.zip if you wish to re-root it.
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Thank you so much for the response. I apologize for my ignorance: My secondary issue is that my computer does not even recognize when I plug in my Nexus 7. It did previously before my tinkering with it, and before the KitKat update, but now it's like I'm plugging in a brick. I did get to the point of downloading the proper factory image, but it does me no good since I can't load it on there. I don't know how to flash the drive when my computer can't even load anything on to it.
Is it possible to load it through a micro-usb to SD reader adapter? I'm thinking I can load the factory image on to the SD card, and then "sideload" the factory image from there.
To add information so I maybe can get help:
I think the reason my mac doesn't detect it is because I can't get the device into MTP mode so that my mac will see it as a storage device.
I would have to be able to get into the Android OS settings to actually be able to change this setting. I can get into bootload mode, and cwm recovery, but nothing else. I just need some way to get this factory image file onto the Nexus 7, but can't figure out how since this connection does nothing.
Fastboot and recovery do not require any settings configured in the OS. They are independent of the OS. You need to update your sdk on your Mac for the device to be seen in terminal
Sent from my Nexus 5
Pirateghost said:
Fastboot and recovery do not require any settings configured in the OS. They are independent of the OS. You need to update your sdk on your Mac for the device to be seen in terminal
Sent from my Nexus 5
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It is up to date. It is not recognized either in sdk, android file transfer, or just in finder as a device at all.
You should never see it in a file browser of any sort while in recovery or fastboot mode. Use adb in recovery and fastboot commands in fastboot
Sent from my Nexus 5
I fixed it and recovered it back to 4.2.2, but I will take it!!! NOW I'm going to update to KitKat.
Unfortunately, I can't post links right now since I'm such a new member, but to anyone that has this same issue, I used this guide to get me through it:
Google "nexus 7 factory image restore" written by 2DefMouse. You should find it there.
Also, there's a youtube video counterpart, Google/Youtube this: "How to return to Stock / Updating with Factory Images / Unbrick your Nexus 7"
I'm sure this is fairly common and usual, but for some reason I couldn't figure it out, but to any morons like me, I recommend the guides I followed.
As a tip, for mac, when you type terminal commands, always put the ./ before every "fastboot"... so "./fastboot"
Also, in the guide, it says to type "./fastboot-mac"... I left out the "-mac".
Thanks everyone.
Hello,
Problem:
factory reset my Droid RAZR M with the hope to resolve in-call audio problems (very low ear piece volume at full). When I rebooted the phone the Welcome screen appeared asking for a language choice. Chose english US. The Message: "Please wait, This may take a few minutes" appeared with a spinning icon. But nothing else ever happens. The phone never moves beyond this selection.
I have android-sdk (Linux setup) installed on my computer in order to use the suite of tools like fastboot and adb. The tools work, in that I can see the phone, pull data, upload to the phone and even get a command shell on the phone. However in order for adb to recognize the phone I have to put the phone in "BT Tools" mode. In "AP fastboot" mode fastboot sees the phone. As far as I remember USB debugging was turned on.
I do not have a recovery image installed.
The phone has Kitkat 4.4.2 ver 183.46.10 and is rooted with TowelRoot. I just unlocked the bootloader today via motoapocalypse package. Status of the phone is unlocked Code 3
I also removed some unused apps - like NFL and a few other space and bandwidth consuming apps that I will never use.
I'd like to get this phone to work again. Is there any hope?
Please advise and thanks for reading.
You can flash custom recovery via fastboot and then custom ROM or flash stock ROM via RSD. Guide is in first thread in general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2869432
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Thanks for the pointer. I gather that RSD is a Windows based app. At the present time I do not have a Windows computer. So I took a shot at the job using fastboot, adb and all as found in the android-sdk. Did the steps as described in the flashing post. Now all I ever see is the "Bootloader unlocked warning message" and the phone never progresses beyond the warning. I disassembled the phone, to disconnect the battery -- hoping for a reset miracle. No change after reassembly. Given the latest state of the phone as described above, is there any chance of reviving this phone now that it's stuck at the bootloader warning?
(I read a post about a Motorola Factory Cable -- and if I understand the factory cable puts the phone in a special mode for flashing looking into this option).
I am out to learn and am not afraid of poking around -- so at this point I have no more to lose.
Would the Windows computer make the difference? Using linux mint atm.
Klen2 said:
You can flash custom recovery via fastboot and then custom ROM or flash stock ROM via RSD. Guide is in first thread in general section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2869432
[GUIDE][FAQ][DIY][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
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diordnAMRZAR said:
Thanks for the pointer. I gather that RSD is a Windows based app. At the present time I do not have a Windows computer. So I took a shot at the job using fastboot, adb and all as found in the android-sdk. Did the steps as described in the flashing post. Now all I ever see is the "Bootloader unlocked warning message" and the phone never progresses beyond the warning. I disassembled the phone, to disconnect the battery -- hoping for a reset miracle. No change after reassembly. Given the latest state of the phone as described above, is there any chance of reviving this phone now that it's stuck at the bootloader warning?
(I read a post about a Motorola Factory Cable -- and if I understand the factory cable puts the phone in a special mode for flashing looking into this option).
I am out to learn and am not afraid of poking around -- so at this point I have no more to lose.
Would the Windows computer make the difference? Using linux mint atm.
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You can try using SBF_FLASH or mFastboot-v2 (which has a linux version) to flash the system.img .
SOLVED: [Q] Droid Razr M not fully booting: Help Please
That worked. Thanks! So the difference between the SDK fastboot and the one in the link provided (mfastboot-V2): the linux-fastboot seems to be smarter about uploading the larger image files to the flashable device (guessing). I am sure I did "flashboot flash system system.img" with the flashboot util from the SDK.
@ATTACK do you have the source for that version of fastboot or patches? Would like to have a look.
Thanks again! Got an unlocked rooted working Droid RAZR M!
diordnAMRZAR said:
That worked. Thanks! So the difference between the SDK fastboot and the one in the link provided (mfastboot-V2): the linux-fastboot seems to be smarter about uploading the larger image files to the flashable device (guessing). I am sure I did "flashboot flash system system.img" with the flashboot util from the SDK.
@ATTACK do you have the source for that version of fastboot or patches? Would like to have a look.
Thanks again! Got an unlocked rooted working Droid RAZR M!
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Your guess is correct, mfastboot allows you to flash larger system.img's that wont otherwise flash in fastboot.
As for sources... I have no idea who created mfastboot or where it came from. It's just one of those things that get's passed around the internet.
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Your guess is correct, mfastboot allows you to flash larger system.img's that wont otherwise flash in fastboot.
As for sources... I have no idea who created mfastboot or where it came from. It's just one of those things that get's passed around the internet.
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Well I'm happy to have the utility that works. Can thank you enough -- or the creators. Found it also on goggle code after a properly crafted search string. All this for an in-call audio problem that only worsened after I took the phone apart. Still works on speaker mode though so that's good enough -- at low volume. And I learned a few things. One interesting thing: The shell prompt got rewritten to say ${USER}@scorpion_mini/ after flashing the system.img. Pretty sure it only said android prior to re-flashing . And the getprop helper app is a new thing for me.
Feel like a kid all over again exploring this little device.
I've been trying to sideload the lollipop ota since yesterday and after 10 hours of failing, I've finally got it running. The problems I got during the period including adb driver errors, recovery errors, and my USB ports problem.
Here are some tips for the other if facing a lot of problem sideloading the lollipop ota zip.
-Use Windows if possible. I tried using Ubuntu but adb won't work correctly. Even sometimes it works, fastboot fails. Use Windows and install the drivers needed namely Google USB Driver. It can be found on Android official website.
-Plug your device directly to the motherboard. Etc. back USB port. My desktop defective front USB ports caused me the most time as Windows/Ubuntu won't work correctly with them. Windows shows USB malfunction.
-Custom recoveries won't work. I tried twrp and cwm. They won't work. They show incompatible build fingerprint/user release keys. Flash stock recovery. I tried wugfresh but can't figure out how to use it so I have it up and flash with adb in Windows. Of course you need to install the drivers properly.
-If adb/fastboot can't detect device in os/bootloader/sideload/recovery/whatever mode, most probably drivers aren't installed correctly. Google the problem and you'll find solutions to it. It's out there and you can find it.
-Check the index thread in the general forum for useful tools/image/utilities
-Sideloading is quite easy if you have drivers installed correctly assuming you have no hardware problems (defective USB port)
Those are most of the problems I faced when trying to sideload ota. Hope this helps those who are facing same problem as me.
ImjuzCY said:
I've been trying to sideload the lollipop ota since yesterday and after 10 hours of failing, I've finally got it running. The problems I got during the period including adb driver errors, recovery errors, and my USB ports problem.
Here are some tips for the other if facing a lot of problem sideloading the lollipop ota zip.
-Use Windows if possible. I tried using Ubuntu but adb won't work correctly. Even sometimes it works, fastboot fails. Use Windows and install the drivers needed namely Google USB Driver. It can be found on Android official website.
-Plug your device directly to the motherboard. Etc. back USB port. My desktop defective front USB ports caused me the most time as Windows/Ubuntu won't work correctly with them. Windows shows USB malfunction.
-Custom recoveries won't work. I tried twrp and cwm. They won't work. They show incompatible build fingerprint/user release keys. Flash stock recovery. I tried wugfresh but can't figure out how to use it so I have it up and flash with adb in Windows. Of course you need to install the drivers properly.
-If adb/fastboot can't detect device in os/bootloader/sideload/recovery/whatever mode, most probably drivers aren't installed correctly. Google the problem and you'll find solutions to it. It's out there and you can find it.
-Check the index thread in the general forum for useful tools/image/utilities
-Sideloading is quite easy if you have drivers installed correctly assuming you have no hardware problems (defective USB port)
Those are most of the problems I faced when trying to sideload ota. Hope this helps those who are facing same problem as me.
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Sounds like you need you need to save what every data you can if you can through recovery to maybe an OTG adapter.. Then go ahead and Completely WIPE your Nexus. Follow the instructions and download the Android Lolipop LRX31P image, and all the other files needed to properly root your device.. Flash to Stock+Unroot, then once finished reboot and put in your email and settings, download all your backed up apps.. Then once finished, then go back to the Nexus Toolkit by Wugsfresh, and use the tool to root the device, it will put your device into Booloader/Fastboot, and let it do its thing.. Make sure you have USB debugging selected..
If you have a custom kernel on your current rom, it will not sideload.. if you made any changes, if its rooted it will not OTA.. You need to flash to Stock Android 5.0 and go through the motions.... I was on Carbon Rom 4.4.4, and went through the paces, and gave me no issue.. It just takes about 5 or so mins at first boot.. So if it seems to hang.. don't worry.. Just let it do its thing, put in your email info and there you go.. The tool is dummy proof.. even if you soft brick the device, you can use the Advanced Utilities while manually booting into Fastboot/Bootloader mode..
Edit: also make sure you have the correct ADB drivers.. The took kit has those drivers, just follow the instructions, and you should have ADB, or you can flash manually through fast boot if you select your device as soft bricked.. I had the same problem when I first tried to side load an OTA..
Good luck
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Sounds like you need you need to save what every data you can if you can through recovery to maybe an OTG adapter.. Then go ahead and Completely WIPE your Nexus. Follow the instructions and download the Android Lolipop LRX31P image, and all the other files needed to properly root your device.. Flash to Stock+Unroot, then once finished reboot and put in your email and settings, download all your backed up apps.. Then once finished, then go back to the Nexus Toolkit by Wugsfresh, and use the tool to root the device, it will put your device into Booloader/Fastboot, and let it do its thing.. Make sure you have USB debugging selected..
If you have a custom kernel on your current rom, it will not sideload.. if you made any changes, if its rooted it will not OTA.. You need to flash to Stock Android 5.0 and go through the motions.... I was on Carbon Rom 4.4.4, and went through the paces, and gave me no issue.. It just takes about 5 or so mins at first boot.. So if it seems to hang.. don't worry.. Just let it do its thing, put in your email info and there you go.. The tool is dummy proof.. even if you soft brick the device, you can use the Advanced Utilities while manually booting into Fastboot/Bootloader mode..
Edit: also make sure you have the correct ADB drivers.. The took kit has those drivers, just follow the instructions, and you should have ADB, or you can flash manually through fast boot if you select your device as soft bricked.. I had the same problem when I first tried to side load an OTA..
Good luck
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Oops you misunderstood my post. I've done sideloading 5.0 and its running now before i post this thread. This thread i created is meant to give help to those who need it. Everythings running good for me right now. I successfully flashed stock recovery through adb and after that sideloading ran smoothly. Those problem written above is those problems i faced during it and now i already solved the problem and 5.0 is already running without full wipe. Thanks anyway
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Oops you misunderstood my post. I've done sideloading 5.0 and its running now before i post this thread. This thread i created is meant to give help to those who need it. Everythings running good for me right now. I successfully flashed stock recovery through adb and after that sideloading ran smoothly. Those problem written above is those problems i faced during it and now i already solved the problem and 5.0 is already running without full wipe. Thanks anyway
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Because of how Lolipop handles file location, I recommend doing a complete factory reset/wipe..
But if its working for you.. Thats alright.. But Android 5.0 handles the SDcard Location in a different area.. Something to do with the multiple profile ability I believe.
Zaphodspeaks said:
Because of how Lolipop handles file location, I recommend doing a complete factory reset/wipe..
But if its working for you.. Thats alright.. But Android 5.0 handles the SDcard Location in a different area.. Something to do with the multiple profile ability I believe.
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You mean internal storage? I dont think nexus devices have an external microsd slot. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. I will do a factory reset if problems starts to bug me.
ImjuzCY said:
You mean internal storage? I dont think nexus devices have an external microsd slot. Thanks for the suggestion anyway. I will do a factory reset if problems starts to bug me.
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Yes internal storage.. and yes a factory reset would correct that problem..
That just defeats the whole sideload thing, where you could just do a Titanium backup first, restore Data only when needed. Just install the factory image, and restore the Titanium back up... not the app, but the Data becaus the app will crash.. Its the easiest way to save your settings in your Launcher and your apps..
Its too much trouble to sideload when your rooted, with a custom Kernel.... you wasted 10 hours, when it could of taken less than 10 mins
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Yes internal storage.. and yes a factory reset would correct that problem..
That just defeats the whole sideload thing, where you could just do a Titanium backup first, restore Data only when needed. Just install the factory image, and restore the Titanium back up... not the app, but the Data becaus the app will crash.. Its the easiest way to save your settings in your Launcher and your apps..
Its too much trouble to sideload when your rooted, with a custom Kernel.... you wasted 10 hours, when it could of taken less than 10 mins
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Luckily i was using stock kernel. Ive disabled root beforehand and the problems i faced was all on the pc side. Evrything should be easy if my pc doesnt show so much problems. And i like to take challenges so i chose to sideload haha
Hey team.
Hoping to shed some light on this.
Device: Essential Ph-1, November Pie Security Update
Macbook, with oh my zsh (so I think the commands are same as Powershell)
In the process of Root, TWRP, and Magisk.
Let me see if I can backtrack this:
I followed the directions on the guide with help from the docs. I did this with the latest TWRP, not the TWRP-SEP. I get into TWRP no problem, except for the no-touch issue. So, I am able to flash the TWRP-SEP and get into TWRP with it working just fine.
Then Magisk runs into the "zip invalid format" issue inside TWRP. I look and look, determine I have either too new a Pie version or wrong Magisk/corrupt file. I get the 091 downgrade and try a new Magisk (my macbook extracts zips as I download them, and I have to recompress them, so this time I downloaded the zip on my Arch machine, transferred it to the macbook).
I tried flashing the img from TWRP, using the img, not zip, and had no luck with Magisk, same error. For a brief moment I get into my device, and I can't touch anything. Reboot several times, finally registers my touches, where I assume it reverts to some previous "recovery" with the AB, which I'm unfamiliar with.
Now, I'm stuck in a fastboot, and I'm having a hard time writing anything to the phone. I have access via ADB, I'm missing some simple solution I just know it, but I have tunnel vision and just need some help. When I write anything I get a FAILED (remote: 'Error flashing partition.') dialogue. Somcom3x's response here worked one time but doesn't anymore.
My goal is to just have root. I thought I had to downgrade to get it, so I tried unsuccessfully, and I'm having a hard time getting out of this one.
EDIT: fastboot devices outputs a completely different number than it did earlier in this process (70943811)
Seems the AB partition is saving me here, and something kicked in for me to be able to boot my phone normally, and now have access to the device.
Build number PPR1.181005.076
Now able to use ADB commands, I'm on the twrp.me page, using "adb shell getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix" with the output of "_b" I go into fastboot, and still using twrp.me type "fastboot --set-active=_a, and "Slot _a does not exist. supported slots are: a, b" So, I set current slot to "a". I don't know if this is how it works, but I tried to go into recovery under A slot, no TWRP-booted me to device, then I repeated under slot B and same thing. So presumably no TWRP at all. In which case, I am reinstalling the TWRP-SEP.img and starting the process fresh, is that safe to assume?
Assuming that, I did method 2, deleting all previous files, redownloading and transferring everything, virtually the same as method 1 up until the point I got stuck at which was "fastboot flash boot_a twrp-mata.img and it outputs "Failed (remote: 'Error flashing partition.') Switched USB ports, this is the same cable it was working on earlier.
I'm out of ideas, and gotta wake up early in the morning.
Sorry for the live updates but posting this kind of puts a fire under my rear and helps me think out the problem, so hopefully this is useful to someone.
forgive me if i'm wrong as i didn't read through the wall of text. If you only want a rooted device, you could try to clean restore november build and then flash a patched boot img without having to flash twrp.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13GLyPiCaHbOx5aGEAGHEHr026x3D4Llv/view?usp=sharing
jrc058 said:
Hey team.
In the process of Root, TWRP, and Magisk.
Let me see if I can backtrack this:
I followed the directions on the guide with help from t
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Okay... You don't mention (or I don't see) if you unlocked critical partitions? Let's assume you did because you never would have tried this if you didn't.
What USB C cable are you using? I had all types of problems with this phone till I purchased a good Belkin USB C. I got one and it's been clear sailing after that. I don't know if that's for sure your problem, but for sure you should start over from below. I highly recommend ditching the Linux and Unix machine and using windows. I use all three myself and I have a had a WAY better experience modding this phone on Windows.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...ment/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/post74437484
Good luck
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swiftbones74 said:
Okay... You don't mention (or I don't see) if you unlocked critical partitions? Let's assume you did because you never would have tried this if you didn't.
What USB C cable are you using? I had all types of problems with this phone till I purchased a good Belkin USB C. I got one and it's been clear sailing after that. I don't know if that's for sure your problem, but for sure you should start over from below. I highly recommend ditching the Linux and Unix machine and using windows. I use all three myself and I have a had a WAY better experience modding this phone on Windows.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...ment/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/post74437484
Good luck
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I did in my first attempt, I must not have in my following attempts. I tried to restart all over again, including critical partitions, and it soft bricked not being able to pass the logo splash screen. It bootlooped for a while, and now has just shut off entirely and won't turn on.
EDIT: I was able to shut it down correctly with the power + u + d, and it is properly shut down it appears, afraid to turn it on.
jrc058 said:
I did in my first attempt, I must not have in my following attempts. I tried to restart all over again, including critical partitions, and it soft bricked not being able to pass the logo splash screen. It bootlooped for a while, and now has just shut off entirely and won't turn on.
EDIT: I was able to shut it down correctly with the power + u + d, and it is properly shut down it appears, afraid to turn it on.
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So are you using a good USB C?
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Try booting off a on the go image
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jrc058 said:
Hey team.
Hoping to shed some light on this.
Device: Essential Ph-1, November Pie Security Update
Macbook, with oh my zsh (so I think the commands are same as Powershell)
In the process of Root, TWRP, and Magisk.
Let me see if I can backtrack this:
I followed the directions on the guide with help from the docs. I did this with the latest TWRP, not the TWRP-SEP. I get into TWRP no problem, except for the no-touch issue. So, I am able to flash the TWRP-SEP and get into TWRP with it working just fine.
Then Magisk runs into the "zip invalid format" issue inside TWRP. I look and look, determine I have either too new a Pie version or wrong Magisk/corrupt file. I get the 091 downgrade and try a new Magisk (my macbook extracts zips as I download them, and I have to recompress them, so this time I downloaded the zip on my Arch machine, transferred it to the macbook).
I tried flashing the img from TWRP, using the img, not zip, and had no luck with Magisk, same error. For a brief moment I get into my device, and I can't touch anything. Reboot several times, finally registers my touches, where I assume it reverts to some previous "recovery" with the AB, which I'm unfamiliar with.
Now, I'm stuck in a fastboot, and I'm having a hard time writing anything to the phone. I have access via ADB, I'm missing some simple solution I just know it, but I have tunnel vision and just need some help. When I write anything I get a FAILED (remote: 'Error flashing partition.') dialogue. Somcom3x's response here worked one time but doesn't anymore.
My goal is to just have root. I thought I had to downgrade to get it, so I tried unsuccessfully, and I'm having a hard time getting out of this one.
EDIT: fastboot devices outputs a completely different number than it did earlier in this process (70943811)
Seems the AB partition is saving me here, and something kicked in for me to be able to boot my phone normally, and now have access to the device.
Build number PPR1.181005.076
Now able to use ADB commands, I'm on the twrp.me page, using "adb shell getprop ro.boot.slot_suffix" with the output of "_b" I go into fastboot, and still using twrp.me type "fastboot --set-active=_a, and "Slot _a does not exist. supported slots are: a, b" So, I set current slot to "a". I don't know if this is how it works, but I tried to go into recovery under A slot, no TWRP-booted me to device, then I repeated under slot B and same thing. So presumably no TWRP at all. In which case, I am reinstalling the TWRP-SEP.img and starting the process fresh, is that safe to assume?
Assuming that, I did method 2, deleting all previous files, redownloading and transferring everything, virtually the same as method 1 up until the point I got stuck at which was "fastboot flash boot_a twrp-mata.img and it outputs "Failed (remote: 'Error flashing partition.') Switched USB ports, this is the same cable it was working on earlier.
I'm out of ideas, and gotta wake up early in the morning.
Sorry for the live updates but posting this kind of puts a fire under my rear and helps me think out the problem, so hopefully this is useful to someone.
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Do not re-zip the files.
Retreive them from your trash. Once the Mac expands them on download they are in the trash.
Re-zipping the files will lead to all kinds of issues.
swiftbones74 said:
So are you using a good USB C?
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Presumably, yes. It's a brand new one I bought from Fry's, worked well for the first steps.
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Try booting off a on the go image
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Forgive my ignorance, is the go image just the stock?
tech_head said:
Do not re-zip the files.
Retreive them from your trash. Once the Mac expands them on download they are in the trash.
Re-zipping the files will lead to all kinds of issues.
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I think this has been my main issue. This is what I realized and started switching from the arch machine to the macos. I wasn't aware of the macos zips going into the trash?
The current state of the phone is that it's just boot looping, I can't get past the splash screen, and haven't been able to get ADB or fastboot commands to work on it. After a while, it just turns off. I turned it back on and got the same results.
EDIT: Following OP from here, I followed his steps on getting lucky since neither of us could access anything and it looped forever. Basically, just pressing the power button in a weird series of sequences until magic happened.
I think something with oh my zsh on my macos is funky about the scripts, so I had to individually do all flash scripts and tweak them along the way. Now I have a stock phone, just unlocked.
I got out of bootloop, flashed the stock img manually (i think oh my zsh isn't helping), and got it running. It's now bootloader unlocked, i tried flashing unlock critical and it said device already unlocked. From there, I have been trying to install TWRP September img and it just keeps saying FAILED (remote: Error flashing partition.) I tried methods 1 and 2, and same failed result on both.
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I got out of bootloop, flashed the stock img manually (i think oh my zsh isn't helping), and got it running. It's now bootloader unlocked, i tried flashing unlock critical and it said device already unlocked. From there, I have been trying to install TWRP September img and it just keeps saying FAILED (remote: Error flashing partition.) I tried methods 1 and 2, and same failed result on both.
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You need a new cord. I'm telling you, I went through the same thing till I got a GOOD high-end USB C 3.0
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swiftbones74 said:
You need a new cord. I'm telling you, I went through the same thing till I got a GOOD high-end USB C 3.0
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Used a cord my friend uses, did the flashall script. Same exact thing, failed to write on specific parts like boot and system.
Now the device is unresponsive, plugged in to it's stock charger, hoping to turn on.
I'm hoping it is just the cable. However, if that's not the case, just to entertain me, what is the issue?
jrc058 said:
I'm hoping it is just the cable. However, if that's not the case, just to entertain me, what is the issue?
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I honestly don't know what could be going on for you but I highly recommend going to this thread/ good USB C 3.0 or 3.1 cable/ widows computer/ working fastboot environment/ asking @aer0zer0 what he thinks ?
Good luck!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...ment/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/post74437484
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jrc058 said:
Used a cord my friend uses, did the flashall script. Same exact thing, failed to write on specific parts like boot and system.
Now the device is unresponsive, plugged in to it's stock charger, hoping to turn on.
I'm hoping it is just the cable. However, if that's not the case, just to entertain me, what is the issue?
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Double check that the device is "flashing unlocked"
swiftbones74 said:
I honestly don't know what could be going on for you but I highly recommend going to this thread/ good USB C 3.0 or 3.1 cable/ widows computer/ working fastboot environment/ asking @aer0zer0 what he thinks ?
Good luck!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/es...ment/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681/post74437484
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I used said post for stock firmware multiple times. My current issue is that I can't flash anything because it's turned off, without being able to turn on, and I haven't found a way to flash anything while it's off.
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Double check that the device is "flashing unlocked"
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Device has been flashing unlocked the whole time.
I'm inclined to believe it's not charging? It's not responding to being plugged in.
Again, I tried a cable that my friend used to root his oneplus. I don't think it's a cable issue.
We were both running macos, I also tried from my Arch machine, I don't have a windows pc, so it's nothing windows.