From the GooIM app, I rebooted my rooted Nexus 10 (with TWRP) to recovery. Now it just boots straight to the screen with the Android character and allows me to select 'Power off', 'Start', 'Recovery', and 'Reboot'. Regardless of which option I select, it goes right back to the same screen.
My device is locked, so I don't think I can just re-flash the bootloader. Is there a fix that doesn't involve wiping my device?
I've tried restoring my device, but fastboot doesn't seem to work either. Any ideas?
I've tried Odin, and it still won't take a flash. I find this very strange, since I didn't make any changes to my device.
jeepguy_1980 said:
From the GooIM app, I rebooted my rooted Nexus 10 (with TWRP) to recovery. Now it just boots straight to the screen with the Android character and allows me to select 'Power off', 'Start', 'Recovery', and 'Reboot'. Regardless of which option I select, it goes right back to the same screen.
My device is locked, so I don't think I can just re-flash the bootloader. Is there a fix that doesn't involve wiping my device?
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I've tried restoring my device, but fastboot doesn't seem to work either. Any ideas?
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That sounds weird for me... How can you have a locked device with custom recovery and root access? Anyway... Try selecting recovery and then waiting. I never saw such issue... I'll do some research and tell you more later
"We think so supersonic and we make our bombs atomic" - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)
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That sounds weird for me... How can you have a locked device with custom recovery and root access? Anyway... Try selecting recovery and then waiting. I never saw such issue... I'll do some research and tell you more later
"We think so supersonic and we make our bombs atomic" - Eagle Fly Free (Helloween)
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I used the BootUnlocker app. To unlock it and flash the recovery. Then I had re-locked it, so it wouldn't boot with the padlock. I can select recovery, but it just flashes the screen then goes right back to the bootloader.
edit: video
K... Things aren't that good... As far as I can see, my experience relies more on Xoom, I have my Nexus for not so long time... But, at least on Xoom, you shouldn't lock the bootloader while with custom firmware. And you may have both system (rooted) and recovery (TWRP) customized. If you can't use fastboot commands for the time being, I'll think a little more, but I have the sad news that you'll prolly need to re-unlock your tablet. Anyway. If I come to anything I'll be back.
Can't you use the nexus 10 toolkit to unlock the bootloader from fastboot? Or does it need to boot for that?
Well try that, [unlocking the bootloader w/ N10 toolkit] and then try to flash recovery again, and flashing a ROM.
Other than that, if you have fastboot installed try clearing userdata using cmd
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K... Things aren't that good... As far as I can see, my experience relies more on Xoom, I have my Nexus for not so long time... But, at least on Xoom, you shouldn't lock the bootloader while with custom firmware. And you may have both system (rooted) and recovery (TWRP) customized. If you can't use fastboot commands for the time being, I'll think a little more, but I have the sad news that you'll prolly need to re-unlock your tablet. Anyway. If I come to anything I'll be back.
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I'm past caring about the content on my tablet and just want it to work. I've tried using the NRT to unlock it, I've tried flashing with Odin (by placing the device in download mode), I've tried booting a temporary recovery. The device isn't responding to anything.
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I'm past caring about the content on my tablet and just want it to work. I've tried using the NRT to unlock it, I've tried flashing with Odin (by placing the device in download mode), I've tried booting a temporary recovery. The device isn't responding to anything.
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Okay, not hard then. Download the SDK, then open a cmd on the folder. Then type:
fastboot oem unlock
After that you try booting, if doesn't work, try flashing the stock firmware.
"This Story Ends Where It Began" - Octavarium (Dream Theater)
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That didn't quite work, but it got me pointed down the right path. Thank you.
You're welcome . Please add the tag [SOLVED] on the OP so it will make clear that the problem was solved .
It's worth noting that I believe the cause of my problems was TWRP 2.6. My device experience the exact same failure after flashing 2.6 again. But it works just fine with 2.5 or CWM.
Hi .I have same problem now .can you please guide me how to solve it .
Odin recognises it but does not open factory image .
Fastboot doesn't recognise it .
Many thanks .
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It's worth noting that I believe the cause of my problems was TWRP 2.6. My device experience the exact same failure after flashing 2.6 again. But it works just fine with 2.5 or CWM.
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Hi .I have same problem now .can you please guide me how to solve it .
Odin recognises it but does not open factory image .
Fastboot doesn't recognise it .
Many thanks .
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I flashed the Eclipse ROM via safestrap and then restored the Eclipse ROM onto the stock ROM slot. For some stupid reason, instead of restoring the stock ROM slot before resetting the phone back to stock, I opted to use RSD Lite 6.1.4 and tried to flash the JB firmware (yes, I got into fastboot). When I tried to do this, the phone reboots past the Motorola M insignia, to the droid startup screen (with the flashing red light/circle), but does not get past the startup screen (yes, I gave it 30+ minutes to no avail). I also tried to reflash the JB firmware, but no matter what, I ended up stuck at the bootup screen.
For this reason, I tried to flash the ICS firmware instead (per instructions on XDA and other websites, I removed the lines in the XML file that had the word var, getvar, and oem). This did work! However, after RSD flashed the firmware, rather than restarting into the OS, the phone reboots into a black screen w/ the phrase "Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot" at the very bottom. Anytime I try to restart the phone, it automatically boots into this screen. If I hold the volume up and down buttons, together w/ the power button, I am able to get back to the option to start normally.
When I tried to do the OTA JB update, the phone downloads the necessary files, but when the phone tries to reboot to install the OS update, it goes back into that black screen and does not install the update. Also, when I finally do get back into the OS, the phone then constantly reboots as if it were trying to install the OTA JB update.
Does anyone know what "Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot" means? Also, if anyone knows how to "fix" this issue, I'd greatly appreciate it. If the fix requires command line work (like in this thread), I'd greatly appreciate if someone could walk me through it step-by-step, as I am not familiar w/ the command line process.
Thanks!
Edit 1: The next step I will try is to get root back on my phone, install Safestrap, and see whether I can flash a backup that I previously had.
Edit 2: In some threads for other Moto phones, there is some discussion regarding using ADB to fastboot/flash the stock ROM. Anyone know how this is different from using RSD? Also, can anyone walk me through HOW to ADB? I have zero knowledge in this regard.
Have you tried holding the buttons down to enter fast boot again and reflash? Worth a shot if you haven't. You could also attempt a factory reset from the boot menu. Maybe the corrupt file would correct itself.
You should definitely take the time to learn some ADB; at least a working understanding. It helps down the road.
Here's a good tutorial on ADB commands. http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/
And to install ADB without Android SDK (app production software) http://mobilecon.info/install-adb-in-windows.html
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skippid said:
Have you tried holding the buttons down to enter fast boot again and reflash? Worth a shot if you haven't. You could also attempt a factory reset from the boot menu. Maybe the corrupt file would correct itself.
You should definitely take the time to learn some ADB; at least a working understanding. It helps down the road.
Here's a good tutorial on ADB commands. http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/
And to install ADB without Android SDK (app production software) http://mobilecon.info/install-adb-in-windows.html
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Yes, I attempted to reflash on multiple occasions, both using the stock ICS and the stock JB roms. I must have reflashed close to 10x at this point. In any case, no matter how often I have reflahsed (including after doing a factory reset from within the OS as well as from within recovery), I still get the error. The good news is that I was successfully able to flash the JB ROM and have the phone OS actually start up, whereas, a few days ago, it would be stuck at the red circle/eye thing.
Furthermore, I attempted the command fastboot flash system [system.img], and I got the error:
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
error: cannot load '[system.img]': no error
I saved the system.img in both c:\android, as well as the internal SD card of the phone.
The other good news is that I am still able to use the phone if I get into the boot menu and ask the phone to boot normally. However, I am now unable to get root, and anytime I need to restart the phone, it gives me that error message.
I have also tried the command fastboot reboot bootloader but continue to get the same error message.
OK. Find a JB leak zip or current stock JB zip, access the screen where it asks for AP Fast boot and recovery, choose recovery, then volume up I believe when the phone shows the android with the red exclamation point.. Then choose update with zip. Search your SD card and install. It's worth a try in this manner in case you haven't already.
That's odd that your phone didn't respond well with RSD.
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You need to use an updated fastboot binary for the new larger images in these devices.
http://db.tt/AveMC40y
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OK. Find a JB leak zip or current stock JB zip, access the screen where it asks for AP Fast boot and recovery, choose recovery, then volume up I believe when the phone shows the android with the red exclamation point.. Then choose update with zip. Search your SD card and install. It's worth a try in this manner in case you haven't already.
That's odd that your phone didn't respond well with RSD.
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Skippid, thanks for the suggestions. I tried your method as well. Went into recovery, selected to update from external SD (or something to that effect), selected the JB zip file, and let it flash that way. Unfortunately, I still received the same error message regarding the sticky bit factory_fastboot.
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You need to use an updated fastboot binary for the new larger images in these devices.
http://db.tt/AveMC40y
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cellzealot, thank you for the link. I've downloaded the file that you linked to. Could you be so kind as to now give me a step-by-step on how to re-attempt the flashing process?
Quick update - I was able to get root back, installed safestrap, and flashed the nandroid that I had made back when I first flashed Eclipse. However, I am still having the same issue:
Whenever I restart the phone, I get the sticky bit factory_fastboot error. If I use the command fastboot continue, the phone boots up as normal; however, it would be great to not have to do this each and every time I reboot the phone. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
More updates (still not fixed):
After getting root, I reflashed my nandroid, factory reset (both within the OS and in recovery), and then tried flashing both the ICS and JB stock ROMs. I tried flashing both using mfastboot, as well RSD Lite. The files flash successfully; however, whenever I restart the phone, I continue to get the stick bit factory_fastboot error.
Also, when I get into recovery, I try to flash via "update from external SD". When I do so, recovery simply restarts without flashing the stock ROM.
Here's my last update as to this issue:
After trying all of the methods that I could think of (RSD Lite, flashing via fastboot and mfastboot, flashing from external), the problem did not correct itself.
I brought my phone into a Verizon store, where they told me that they had never seen that problem before. They agreed to replace my phone pursuant to the one-year warranty (I received my phone in December), which I received today. I've again rooted my phone, but have opted to not screw around w/ safestrap and custom ROMs this time around, as I find the stock JB experience to actually be quite good.
Found the soultion!!!!!!
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
Thank you!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Thank you! This was the answer I needed after searching and searching trying all the different things for over 3 hours, this 2 second fix worked!
Namanati said:
Thank you! This was the answer I needed after searching and searching trying all the different things for over 3 hours, this 2 second fix worked!
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#8 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
ATTACK said:
#8 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
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Thanks, but that didn't come up when I googled AP Fastboot: flash failed, and since I didn't get it from rooting or unlocking my phone I didn't think to look for that.
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Oh my god dude thank you so much. That fixed my bootloader issue that was plaguing me for weeks
Thanks again!!!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Thanks Man You really saved my razr.:good:
Edit : Sorry I asked stupid question!
Pierro29 said:
Edit : Sorry I asked stupid question!
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there are no stupid questions if you question its because you dont know something and would like to fulfill the empty space where a reasonable answer could go. and s thanks for the solution to this error.
Okay, I have a "stupid"/newbie question. I flashed an image and I am getting the sticky boot thing. How to a get to a window to type the lines in?
Thanks!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Hey dude ! You save my life
Awesome trick
Hi, I have a fully stock nexus 7 1st gen which is stuck on a boot loop, I am able to get it into fast boot mode where I've tried the wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition but it just freezes. I've searched around for solutions I've even tried flashing the stock images with wugfresh toolkit with no luck, most fixes it seems need the debugging enabled on the device which I can't do because I can't get into the menu. If anyone can help me it would be fantastic
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Hi, I have a fully stock nexus 7 1st gen which is stuck on a boot loop, I am able to get it into fast boot mode where I've tried the wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition but it just freezes. I've searched around for solutions I've even tried flashing the stock images with wugfresh toolkit with no luck, most fixes it seems need the debugging enabled on the device which I can't do because I can't get into the menu. If anyone can help me it would be fantastic
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Hey Mike, it sounds like you have no other option than to restore back to factory using the official Google Factory Images. That will completely wipe your N7, SDCard and all
Go ahead and download the nakasi image of your choice from Google: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi... make sure that you don't accidentally get the nakasig firmware as it is for the Tilapia 3G model.
Extract it with 7-zip or WinRar (or whatever) and with your tablet plugged in and in Fastboot Mode, (you will also need the fastboot/ADB drivers installed) run the flash-all.bat batch file. (You may need to enable the Windows function "Show File Extensions" to see the .bat part after the file name. There is also a flash-all.sh in the folder as well but that one is for Linux users so you wont be able to use it unless you're on Linux.
Good Luck! :good:
Hi Tim, Thanks for replying,
I'm not too worried about losing data I'm just desperate to get it working again.
I have downloaded the flash image but where would I find the download for the fast boot drivers?
mikebolton said:
Hi Tim, Thanks for replying,
I'm not too worried about losing data I'm just desperate to get it working again.
I have downloaded the flash image but where would I find the download for the fast boot drivers?
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They should be included in the Wugfresh Toolkit that you downloaded. Just follow the steps to install the device drivers and I believe that the Fastboot drivers installs with it.
How weird, I am fixing my Dad's tonight, exact same issue! Have had it a week or so but just found time to do it now... I will do with you if you like. I already downloaded the wugfresh NRT and worked through the steps, obviously missing out the debug mode parts. Currently downloading the nakasi kot49h which is taking a while, so came on here to see what to do if this fails and saw your post!
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If you download the nexus root kit v1.8.2 from www.wugfresh.com follow the steps on there to uninstall various drivers, then click the initial setup - full driver installation to get the correct driver for your device.
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In the wug toolkit when installing drivers step by step guide to configure MTP drivers you need to disable USB debugging then disable MTP mode then re enable debugging all of which I can't do because I can't get into the menu to do anything
Hi Tom,
I can't seem to figure it out ive tried the wug toolkit a number of time with no results it seems most fixes need you to be able to enable debugging, if you find out how to do it let me know and if I by some miracle get it working I'll let you know
I have just run the flash stock and unroot option on wugfresh in the log everything has been erased but when it has tried to send bootloader is says failed<remote: bootloader is locked.>
Yes, you are up to where I got to. I fixed mine last night eventually. Next I tried a risky extra step which I won't tell as I don't think it did anything, then directly on the left of Flash and unroot there is a button to unlock bootloader. Run that, it gave me an error message but appeared to do the trick because the next time I ran flash + unroot it worked finally. Let us know how you get on!
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No it still isn't working everything I try doesn't work it all comes down to the locked bootloader and no matter what I do I can't find a solution to open it
Has anyone come across the same problem and found a solution?
mikebolton said:
No it still isn't working everything I try doesn't work it all comes down to the locked bootloader and no matter what I do I can't find a solution to open it
Has anyone come across the same problem and found a solution?
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Open a command prompt in the folder with Fastboot. Type in "fastboot oem unlock" without quotes. That will unlock the bootloader and also you to flash factory image.
Doesn't work I've tried it before it just comes up with unlock bootloader screen where you have a choice yes (may void warranty) or no I click yes then I am directed back to fastboot mode with a message at the top left corner saying unlocking now....... but nothing ever happens, I restart device and I'm back to where I started.
Someone must know how to fix this
Could someone please offer some advice, i really am stumped on this one. I have a nexus 4 which is rooted has an unlocked bootloader and is running on the stock version of kitkat. Last week i changed network and as bizarre as it sounds when i got disconnected from three my phone bricked and got stuck on the boot logo.
Since then i went home and got the skipsoft toolkit up and running to essentially put a fresh rom on. Unfortunately no luck, i have gone into the bootloader and recovery,factory/wipe reset -- still no luck it's stuck on the boot logo. Now i realised that adb isn't working only fastboot which has also limited my options. i have tried multiple version of roms/recoverys etc.. they install which confirmed by the change of boot logo but that's it just hangs again.
Is there something else i can try? I would really appreciate some direction on it. Thanks very much in advanced.
airrunner said:
Could someone please offer some advice, i really am stumped on this one. I have a nexus 4 which is rooted has an unlocked bootloader and is running on the stock version of kitkat. Last week i changed network and as bizarre as it sounds when i got disconnected from three my phone bricked and got stuck on the boot logo.
Since then i went home and got the skipsoft toolkit up and running to essentially put a fresh rom on. Unfortunately no luck, i have gone into the bootloader and recovery,factory/wipe reset -- still no luck it's stuck on the boot logo. Now i realised that adb isn't working only fastboot which has also limited my options. i have tried multiple version of roms/recoverys etc.. they install which confirmed by the change of boot logo but that's it just hangs again.
Is there something else i can try? I would really appreciate some direction on it. Thanks very much in advanced.
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What do you mean you changed network? What recovery are you using twrp or cwm hope it's twrp I think you need to search forums for wugfresh tool kit and start fresh which means going back to stock rom, recovery etc.. Wugfresh toolkit is the easiest method for you and even has videos on YouTube for step by step instructions you can't go wrong be patient and pay attention and you will be OK..www.wugfresh.com/youtube
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WelfareBaby said:
What do you mean you changed network? What recovery are you using twrp or cwm hope it's twrp I think you need to search forums for wugfresh tool kit and start fresh which means going back to stock rom, recovery etc.. Wugfresh toolkit is the easiest method for you and even has videos on YouTube for step by step instructions you can't go wrong be patient and pay attention and you will be OK..www.wugfresh.com/
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WelfareBaby said:
What do you mean you changed network? What recovery are you using twrp or cwm hope it's twrp I think you need to search forums for wugfresh tool kit and start fresh which means going back to stock rom, recovery etc.. Wugfresh toolkit is the easiest method for you and even has videos on YouTube for step by step instructions you can't go wrong be patient and pay attention and you will be OK
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I meant literally that i changed network from three to ee, which i also brought my original number over with it. The day my number transfered to ee my phone bricked and it's been stuck on boot loop since.
I have never used wugfresh before but i followed your instructions and spent sometime with it this morning. It's a very simple piece of software and i must admit i was feeling hopeful it might have fixed my boot-loop issue, but it hasn't. I have done factorywipes/wiped cache, flashed multiple version roms. As far as recovery i had TWRP running on my device, but for some reason i am no longer able to go into it only the bootloader. When i do click on recovery i got the android on its back with the exclamation mark, which obviously gives me the wipe options which i have done.
If there is anything else you can think of i would be greatly appreciative.
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I meant literally that i changed network from three to ee, which i also brought my original number over with it. The day my number transfered to ee my phone bricked and it's been stuck on boot loop since.
I have never used wugfresh before but i followed your instructions and spent sometime with it this morning. It's a very simple piece of software and i must admit i was feeling hopeful it might have fixed my boot-loop issue, but it hasn't. I have done factorywipes/wiped cache, flashed multiple version roms. As far as recovery i had TWRP running on my device, but for some reason i am no longer able to go into it only the bootloader. When i do click on recovery i got the android on its back with the exclamation mark, which obviously gives me the wipe options which i have done.
If there is anything else you can think of i would be greatly appreciative.
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I really have no clue what changing network to ee is did you not create a backup if so you could restore it but since you can't once you get in bootloader and scroll to recovery you get dead android use to toolkit I told you and flash stock+unroot option it should work
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I really have no clue what changing network to ee is did you not create a backup if so you could restore it but since you can't once you get in bootloader and scroll to recovery you get dead android use to toolkit I told you and flash stock+unroot option it should work
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If not pm me try to help you figure it out
I am very grateful you taking the time to help me with the boot issue. But i have actually just managed to sort it, finally!
It came down to me changing to an older radio version for 4.4.4., then i installed a 4.3 rom which it worked! I then upgraded to 5.01 and hey presto it's back to normal.
Thanks again nexus root tool-kit is definitely an essential
airrunner said:
I am very grateful you taking the time to help me with the boot issue. But i have actually just managed to sort it, finally!
It came down to me changing to an older radio version for 4.4.4., then i installed a 4.3 rom which it worked! I then upgraded to 5.01 and hey presto it's back to normal.
Thanks again nexus root tool-kit is definitely an essential
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Your welcome glad I could help we all been in some situation before since you back up and running don't forget to make a backup of current rom always good idea to have that handy in case.. Cheers...
Hi
Since Friday my Nexus 6P freezes on boot animation logo.
I never tried to root my phone, neither force an updated on it (First time I went in recovery/fastboot mode was this weekend).
Friday morning I received a notification for an OTA update, so I clicked on it to install it and from this point my phone never started up again.
I tried many solutions but none of them worked, so I deciced to ask here finally as my last resort..
What I've tried :
Fastboot flash fails "device is locked" (and fastboot flashing unlock fails aswell because "oem unlock is not allowed" in dev options)
Recovery wipe data/factory reset works but my phone won't boot either (waited for ~1h)
Adb sideload OTA.zip (MMB29P → MMB29Q) fails "Verifying current system... System partition has unexpected content"
Nexus Root Toolkit (Flash Stock + Unroot with options Soft-Bricked/Bootloop) doesn't work
I run out of options, does anyone have another solution ?
Thank you
sorry I don't have ansewer except call google play support 855 836 3987
benrospars said:
Hi
Since Friday my Nexus 6P freezes on boot animation logo.
I never tried to root my phone, neither force an updated on it (First time I went in recovery/fastboot mode was this weekend).
Friday morning I received a notification for an OTA update, so I clicked on it to install it and from this point my phone never started up again.
I tried many solutions but none of them worked, so I deciced to ask here finally as my last resort..
What I've tried :
Fastboot flash fails "device is locked" (and fastboot flashing unlock fails aswell because "oem unlock is not allowed" in dev options)
Recovery wipe data/factory reset works but my phone won't boot either (waited for ~1h)
Adb sideload OTA.zip (MMB29P → MMB29Q) fails "Verifying current system... System partition has unexpected content"
Nexus Root Toolkit (Flash Stock + Unroot with options Soft-Bricked/Bootloop) doesn't work
I run out of options, does anyone have another solution ?
Thank you
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Get to stock recovery using this guide, once there wipe cache partition then wipe data/factory reset. If that doesn't work call Google or RMA like error629 said.
http://www.androidexplained.com/nexus-6p-recovery-mode/
Read this thread. If I didn't know better, Id say it was yours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/command-t3308390
if your bootloader is locked and you didnt enable ADB in developer settings, you're out of luck
Contact google.
Soulfly3 said:
Read this thread. If I didn't know better, Id say it was yours.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/command-t3308390
if your bootloader is locked and you didnt enable ADB in developer settings, you're out of luck
Contact google.
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Yes exact same problem. I'll try to contact Google or Huawei then..
So I contacted Huawei Support (since I didn't buy it from the Google Store) and they told me to bring my phone to a PSM. PSM took my phone in charge and now I have to wait ~2 weeks (they send it back to Huawei). I'll update the thread when I get it back, this might be useful to somebody.
were on the same boat..
i remember a mate of mine uncheck the oem unlocking in the dev option.. then an OTA update came out and i updated it.. now the phone is stock only in bootloader. i wish i could enable the oem unlock.. but the problem is the phone wont boot normal.. pls help
im getting frustrated with my phone.. im thinking of overvolting the usb port with 12V so the dealership wont know about the reflashing
jeremmie said:
were on the same boat..
i remember a mate of mine uncheck the oem unlocking in the dev option.. then an OTA update came out and i updated it.. now the phone is stock only in bootloader. i wish i could enable the oem unlock.. but the problem is the phone wont boot normal.. pls help
im getting frustrated with my phone.. im thinking of overvolting the usb port with 12V so the dealership wont know about the reflashing
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That would be fraud. Have you tried adb sideload?
No not yet.. i tried researching about sideload.. but i cant seem to understand it.. perhaps do you have any guide on how to do it? Would be really happy if someone post a guide.
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Also my nexus 6p wont enter recovery mode. It can only access the bootloader
So i cant make adb sideload to work because i cant access my recovery mode. It can only enter bootloader and barcodes and thats it.. pls help.. sigh..
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No not yet.. i tried researching about sideload.. but i cant seem to understand it.. perhaps do you have any guide on how to do it? Would be really happy if someone post a guide.
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Also my nexus 6p wont enter recovery mode. It can only access the bootloader
So i cant make adb sideload to work because i cant access my recovery mode. It can only enter bootloader and barcodes and thats it.. pls help.. sigh..
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If that's the case there's nothing anyone here can do or say to help you, your only option is sending it back for repair. Hopefully a lesson has been learned here.
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We should make group called nexus 6p bricked devices since we all got same problem .
I read in Google forum that March update released and some users got same problem after flashing it
So we have to make topic also called ( warning read before flash your ota ) at least to help new n6p users .
Ok so i got my phone fixed by my dealer.. So far so good. And they knew that i fcuked up my nexus so they've told me not to reflash the system again.
My nexus 6p is now bonestocked
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jeremmie said:
Ok so i got my phone fixed by my dealer.. So far so good. And they knew that i fcuked up my nexus so they've told me not to reflash the system again.
My nexus 6p is now bonestocked
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I am happy to hear that hope mine fixed too , I think first thing you have to do is to unlock your bootloader and that's enough ATM .
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Ok so i got my phone fixed by my dealer.. So far so good. And they knew that i fcuked up my nexus so they've told me not to reflash the system again.
My nexus 6p is now bonestocked
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atef79 said:
I am happy to hear that hope mine fixed too , I think first thing you have to do is to unlock your bootloader and that's enough ATM .
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I agree with this. Having an unlocked bootloader is insurance in case anything goes wrong in future.
So basically I am not smart and factory reset my phone in settings. The bootloader was unlocked and rooted. First phone I have ever rooted and this is all just a lot of information to take in. Trying to read and look into my problem but nothing I am trying is working.
When I turn my phone on it goes immediately into TWRP. When TWRP came up I wiped the data, cache, and dalvik. Not sure what all I have tried but I can't figure anything out. I am assuming I need to flash a stock ROM back onto my phone? Not sure how to do that. I have a stock rom downloaded. When I try to flash it just says 'waiting for device'. It is plugged in but I am assuming USB debugging is not turned on which is why it doesn't locate it?
Not really sure if my assumptions are correct but I am failing horribly here and would love if someone could explain this to me step by step like I am a cave person. Would even be willing to paypal someone $5 if that kind of thing is allowed for help. Thanks for helping a moron out.
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So basically I am not smart and factory reset my phone in settings. The bootloader was unlocked and rooted. First phone I have ever rooted and this is all just a lot of information to take in. Trying to read and look into my problem but nothing I am trying is working.
When I turn my phone on it goes immediately into TWRP. When TWRP came up I wiped the data, cache, and dalvik. Not sure what all I have tried but I can't figure anything out. I am assuming I need to flash a stock ROM back onto my phone? Not sure how to do that. I have a stock rom downloaded. When I try to flash it just says 'waiting for device'. It is plugged in but I am assuming USB debugging is not turned on which is why it doesn't locate it?
Not really sure if my assumptions are correct but I am failing horribly here and would love if someone could explain this to me step by step like I am a cave person. Would even be willing to paypal someone $5 if that kind of thing is allowed for help. Thanks for helping a moron out.
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Some more information please? Were you on stock rooted or custom rom. Best bet then is clean flashing a custom rom.
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Some more information please? Were you on stock rooted or custom rom. Best bet then is clean flashing a custom rom.
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Pretty sure I was just stock rooted. How would I go about doing that? Like I said, I have a stock rom downloaded on my PC. Tried to flash it but all I get is 'waiting for device' in the cmd window after directing it towards the zip file.
Also as I said, trying to learn and absorb as much info as I can here, never done this before so I am a little slow. =/
just tried using THIS method but when I plug my phone in it is not recognized in RSD Lite. I keep reading I need USB debugging on. I can't turn it on from recovery screen, no? Is there anything I can do?
hegro said:
just tried using THIS method but when I plug my phone in it is not recognized in RSD Lite. I keep reading I need USB debugging on. I can't turn it on from recovery screen, no? Is there anything I can do?
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Boot to twrp and flash a custom rom zip like lineage os. Or a modified stock rom like stoneware
Yes, wiped phone, put stoneware on my phone, booted to twrp, installed stoneware, reboot, back to twrp. I have to be doing something wrong but I don't know what it is. I have tried doing this with multiple different ROMs, flashing in TWRP.
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Yes, wiped phone, put stoneware on my phone, booted to twrp, installed stoneware, reboot, back to twrp. I have to be doing something wrong but I don't know what it is. I have tried doing this with multiple different ROMs, flashing in TWRP.
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I had this issue when I did (like a idiot) a Ota update. Only fix I got was running g5 plus tool kit and flashing stock Rom though it by following instructions on the program..
Factory reset shouldn't have caused this issue.. Unless you formated your data in twrp.. But if the boot is altered or damaged and you just put a custom Rom on top I think you might find you won't have a baseband (no mobile network).. The original stock Rom is available via links in the windows toolkit 1.6 gig
Go into fastboot and just type fastboot continue
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alevity said:
I has this issue when I did (like a idiot) a Ota update. Only fix I got was running g5 plus tool kit and flashing stock Rom though it by following instructions on the program..
Factory reset shouldn't have caused this issue.. Unless you formated your data in twrp.. But if the boot is altered or damaged and you just put a custom Rom on top I think you might find you won't have a baseband (no mobile network).. The original stock Rom is available via links in the windows toolkit 1.6 gig
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So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
hegro said:
So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
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boot into twrp again and reboot system
it should fix it
next time remember just go into fastboot and type "fastboot continue"
no need to wipe or reflash
power off your phone then volume down and power together until bootloader screen appearing than select factory mode and then press power button to select factory mode
hegro said:
So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
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That's completely normal we all have that just means it's unlocked bootloader. Enjoy your device normally
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boot into twrp again and reboot system
it should fix it
next time remember just go into fastboot and type "fastboot continue"
no need to wipe or reflash
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Why would doing that remove the hard coded warning that the bootloader is unlocked? Op had a functioning phone now and just didn't know the warning boot is perfectly OK.
pretty sure my twrp got replaced? idk but when I try to go to recovery all I get is the little dead android guy with the red triangle.
hegro said:
pretty sure my twrp got replaced? idk but when I try to go to recovery all I get is the little dead android guy with the red triangle.
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That's stock recovery
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That's completely normal we all have that just means it's unlocked bootloader. Enjoy your device normally
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Why would doing that remove the hard coded warning that the bootloader is unlocked? Op had a functioning phone now and just didn't know the warning boot is perfectly OK.
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I wouldn't know about "perfectly ok" but I had that bad key thing before, and read the rebooting into TWRP fixes the "issue". It's true, it works. I have N/A now and not "bad key".