[Q] Bricked Nexus 7 - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

so my nexus 7 (original) was getting laggy so i tried reflashing the factory image. It wasn't working, so i downloaded the nexus root toolkit and tried flashing the stock ROM. It erases the boot, cache, system, etc, but it keeps getting stuck on the "sending bootloader" part. It just says:
sending 'bootloader' <2100 KB>...
what should i do? is it my computer? i really don't want a bricked nexus. please help...

Try flashing in boot loader
Type : flash fastboot boot boot.img
in C:\Andriod or path of the adb

no one help you - if you can not get access to fastboot - buy new nexus
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

leeamsi97 said:
so my nexus 7 (original) was getting laggy so i tried reflashing the factory image. It wasn't working, so i downloaded the nexus root toolkit and tried flashing the stock ROM. It erases the boot, cache, system, etc, but it keeps getting stuck on the "sending bootloader" part. It just says:
sending 'bootloader' <2100 KB>...
what should i do? is it my computer? i really don't want a bricked nexus. please help...
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The solution here is at least in part not to use the toolkit so you can see for yourself what is going wrong. Download the appropriate factory image for your device and the Android platform tools, and then you can use fastboot to flash the relevant images over.
The bigger question is what state your device is in. Are you able to kick the machine into fastboot mode still?
sambistt said:
no one help you - if you can not get access to fastboot - buy new nexus
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This is possibly one of the most useless posts I have yet seen here. We don't even know the status of the OP's device.

This is possibly one of the most useless posts I have yet seen here. We don't even know the status of the OP's device.
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my post help him, your post just waste of time
- if him can`t access device via fastboot - how can it resolve command from it?
don`t bully this user - you cann`t help him - its not soft bricked !!!

sambistt said:
my post help him, your post just waste of time
- if him can`t access device via fastboot - how can it resolve command from it?
don`t bully this user - you cann`t help him - its not soft bricked !!!
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Him no say him no can use fastboot. You assume too much and obviously have no clue what you're talking about.
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sambistt said:
my post help him, your post just waste of time
- if him can`t access device via fastboot - how can it resolve command from it?
don`t bully this user - you cann`t help him - its not soft bricked !!!
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I'm not "bullying" anyone, I'm pointing out that your post is based off of nothing but conjecture right now. If OP killed even fastboot then yes, his options are limited, but your post is inviting an even larger waste of time based on inadequate information-- which is exactly how these problems occur.

Solved
Thanks everyone. I got it to work. I should have mentioned that i did use flashboot initially but used the toolkit when it didn't work. In the end, I finally got fastboot to flash the image. Thanks again for replying.

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[Q] Re-rooting

Im looking to re-root my N7 after upgrading to 4.1.2 and losing root. Ive managed to unlock my device but cant seem to do anything else as it gets stuck on "<waiting for device>" and ive tried restart bootloader etc but to no avail. Im using Ubuntu 12.10 and will be using the Terminal to try and re-root it. New to using the terminal so no sure as to what to do completely.
I'm also looking to downgrade the bootloader to the previous version so i can add CWM as a Recovery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Why are you using the terminal when there are good tools/one click solutions ??
is debuging on?
Let me just bring the two of you together: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936767
I find it amusing that your posts were six minutes apart. I hope that you find this helpful.
360porcento said:
Why are you using the terminal when there are good tools/one click solutions ??
is debuging on?
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Id rather be able to root and unlock without using tools/one click solutions as they are not always the best on Linux and its more in the sport of android doing it yourself.
Tonttunator said:
Let me just bring the two of you together: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936767
I find it amusing that your posts were six minutes apart. I hope that you find this helpful.
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Im trying to flash to boot image but it get stuck waiting for the device:-
[email protected]:~/Downloads$ ./fastboot-linux boot bootloader-grouper-3.34.img
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 2125824 bytes
< waiting for device >
Not sure if i have done anything wrong here if i have let me know.
mackay508 said:
[email protected]:~/Downloads$ ./fastboot-linux boot bootloader-grouper-3.34.img
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 2125824 bytes
< waiting for device >
Not sure if i have done anything wrong here if i have let me know.
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Maybe your version of fastboot is not exactly compatible with the bootloader, that's also why rooting is so hard. If able, try the windows version that comes with one of the Toolkits. Please, even if you don't want to, give it a try. Might make your life easier.
Edit: Try flashing the bootloader permanently, that's what I did, I just noticed you're trying to temporarily boot it.

[Q] Ooooppppssss.... NOOB.... Nexus 7 NO OS after failed root

Hi
Tried to root my new Nexus 7 on 4.2.1
It failed and somehow I managed to delete the OS??????
I can get it into bootlader and can find TWRP.
When I try to reboot it states NO OS installed.
Any suggestions? I have looked on the forums but cant find anything as I prob dont know what I am looking for.
Thank you in anticipation
Regards
capt208 said:
Hi
Tried to root my new Nexus 7 on 4.2.1
It failed and somehow I managed to delete the OS??????
I can get it into bootlader and can find TWRP.
When I try to reboot it states NO OS installed.
Any suggestions? I have looked on the forums but cant find anything as I prob dont know what I am looking for.
Thank you in anticipation
Regards
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As long as bootloader is viable, you should be fine.
Download the FULL system image from Google:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#nakasi
Make sure you chose nakasi for WiFi or nakasig for 3G tablet, depending on the one you own.
Download file, extract tgz and extract zip inside of that.
Make sure you have adb/fastboot installed and in your path and that your tablet is connected and recognized. Boot into bootloader mode (which needs to be unlocked). Then do a full flash (you can omit the -w option to prevent the flash from wiping sdcard).
This will restore your device OS back to stock.
Depending on what you did, which you didn't really explain, there is probably a quicker/easier option. But without more info, the only advice I can give you is what I did, which should work fine for all circumstances.
Sticky post above this one is the solution..
It seems like you from your post you used a tool kit and something went wrong or you missed a step. Follow one of the following guides.
I recommend the first one..
Manual adb/fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796
Took Kits Automated flashing/ rom install ..
This one is a Windows interface.
......... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475..........
CMD Interface.
...............http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195..........
I recommend the Manual method But only after reading post in all the threads. This will help you get a better understanding of Android..
Good Luck... the post above mine is also correct if you already have a adb environmental set up
Thank you
Thank you all for your advise
The nexus is once again alive
Have a very happy holiday season
Regards
Thank you
Thank you all for your advise
The nexus is once again alive
Have a very happy holiday season
Regards
how can I access my nexus, when I am in TWRP? windows cant connect to it cause of no driver..
jonny_pasta said:
how can I access my nexus, when I am in TWRP? windows cant connect to it cause of no driver..
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Get the driver?
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Get the driver?
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no, you have to get to bootloader, I figured that out, now I'm sutck on "archive does not contain boot.sig" etc..
Hi
I got the same issue....
I can access the fastboot mode and the recovery mode, but not the bootloader. I go back on fastboot mode if I try to load bootloader...
I want to reinstall but windows doesn't recognize my n7 :/ so I'm stuck at this point :/

[Q] Formatted Nexus 10

So I had the latest version of Paranoid Android on my rooted nexus 10. The keyboard was messing up so i wanted to run a factory reset and go all the way back to stock 4.2.1. In the process I accidentally wiped both the Rom and stock from my nexus 10 leaving it with no OS and nothing but the boot-loader. If i try and go to recovery mode all i get is the android laying down with an exclamation mark in a red triangle in it's stomach or the word Google with and unlocked padlock underneath it.
Any advice/help would be amazing! Thanks!
Download the factory image from Google: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/mantaray-jop40c-factory-0d641789.tgz
If you don't have fastboot already you need that too: http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/tools/fastboot.zip
Unzip the factory image tgz I linked to with 7zip/winrar etc
Unzip the fastboot.zip contents into the folder you just extracted
open a command prompt in the folder you just unzipped (mantaray-jop40c)
Boot your device into the bootloader by holding down BOTH volume keys and the power button
Connect your Nexus 10 to your PC
At the command prompt type
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-manta-mantalj12.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader [wait for the device to reboot back to the bootloader]
fastboot -w update image-mantaray-jop40c.zip
This will wipe, repartition and install 4.2 straight from Google back to your device.. You will be prompted to update by Google to install the 4.2.1 update shortly after you boot up.
If you didn't have Fastboot already and had to download the zip I linked to, it's highly suggested to download and install the Android SDK so you have it and more native tools at your disposal. You can do that after the fact though and optional but highly suggested if you plan on learning your device more.
Will this work even if my device WAS Android 4.2.1 JOP40D?
Jamocobi said:
Will this work even if my device WAS Android 4.2.1 JOP40D?
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Yep.
styckx said:
Yep.
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Awesome thanks, I'll give it a shot once the files downloaded!
You're welcome. You should be fine.. This will start you right back at square one w/ an unlocked bootloader. You won't have a custom recovery or anything like that but you'll be back at a good starting point if you ever want to go that route again.
If you want to lock your bootloader again. After the device boots into Android reboot back to the bootloader one more time and type
fastboot oem lock
styckx said:
You're welcome. You should be fine.. This will start you right back at square one w/ an unlocked bootloader. You won't have a custom recovery or anything like that but you'll be back at a good starting point if you ever want to go that route again.
If you want to lock your bootloader again. After the device boots into Android reboot back to the bootloader one more time and type
fastboot oem lock
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Awesome. Thanks so much! Unfortunately the command prompt is just stuck on "sending 'bootloader' <1280KB>..."
It's been over 4 minutes now which doesn't seem right, any ideas?
Jamocobi said:
Awesome. Thanks so much! Unfortunately the command prompt is just stuck on "sending 'bootloader' <1280KB>..."
It's been over 4 minutes now which doesn't seem right, any ideas?
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How did you unlock and root this device in the first place?
styckx said:
How did you unlock and root this device in the first place?
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With the WugFresh Nexus Root Toolkit (Sorry, Can't post a link yet)
styckx said:
How did you unlock and root this device in the first place?
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Okay so after messing around with restarting bootloader i redid the script in command prompt and it is now back to factory settings, thank you so much!
Jamocobi said:
Okay so after messing around with restarting bootloader i redid the script in command prompt and it is now back to factory settings, thank you so much!
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Figures. I had a long post written up to help you out. ha ha.. Good on ya for figuring it out..
I'm aware of the toolkit and situations like this is why I hate them. Users press a few buttons and `magic happens'.. When that user gets in trouble they now have no idea how to reverse what they did because there is no "Undo the magic" button and they learned nothing from the initial unlocking process because some toolkit did it for them.. Nexus devices can be unlocked and flashed with Google provided tools. Now that you manually did it you probably have a better overall idea of the actual process that is taking place. The more you do it manually, the more it becomes second nature. It's not even all that complicated. It's just a different way of copying files and erasing data.
One thing.. You NEVER.. EVER.. EVER... EVER... want to do is type this
fastboot erase bootloader
^ That is the quickest and easiest way to permanently brick your device.. If anyone ever suggests you do that.. Don't...
styckx said:
Figures. I had a long post written up to help you out. ha ha.. Good on ya for figuring it out..
I'm aware of the toolkit and situations like this is why I hate them. Users press a few buttons and `magic happens'.. When that user gets in trouble they now have no idea how to reverse what they did because there is no "Undo the magic" button and they learned nothing from the initial unlocking process because some toolkit did it for them.. Nexus devices can be unlocked and flashed with Google provided tools. Now that you manually did it you probably have a better overall idea of the actual process that is taking place. The more you do it manually, the more it becomes second nature. It's not even all that complicated. It's just a different way of copying files and erasing data.
One thing.. You NEVER.. EVER.. EVER... EVER... want to do is type this
fastboot erase bootloader
^ That is the quickest and easiest way to permanently brick your device.. If anyone ever suggests you do that.. Don't...
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Sorry about that, i was hoping you'd see it in time! You're definitely right about that, i was just worried i would totally mess it up if i did it myself but i can do that anyway with a toolkit so next time ill give it a shot without one.
Okay thanks, I'll take note of that one for sure! Really appreciate the help, thought i was doomed! haha!
You're welcome man.. It's no fault of your own for using the toolkit. To new users they're attractive and promise quick results.
Side note. It's extremely, insanely, stupidly hard to permanently screw up a Nexus device by flashing. There is always a way back from `the grave'.
Take care

[Q] Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot?

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
skippid said:
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.
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
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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.
cellzealot said:
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

flash write failure

Dear guys,
due to problems within this morning, i restarted my phone to wipe dalvik/cache.
But it occured that TWRP somehowe needs to have a password (which i didn't ever set though).
Didn't boot up at all now. Even with toolkit no chance to do anything with the device.
Any further suggestions/ideas?
Try flashing the factory image without using a tool kit. Google nexus 4 factory image. Download it to your pc and extract it. Run the flash-all.bat you'll find in there.
Sent from my Nexus 5
r4ff0r said:
Dear guys,
due to problems within this morning, i restarted my phone to wipe dalvik/cache.
But it occured that TWRP somehowe needs to have a password (which i didn't ever set though).
Didn't boot up at all now. Even with toolkit no chance to do anything with the device.
Any further suggestions/ideas?
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Some Partitions of the phone have got some bad blocks causing it to act in such a way !! Seems RMA(if available) is the best recourse since there is no definative solution to this problem !! You can try hard reboot as well as someone once pointed out that his n4 magically restored during it but others dint have that much of luck !! Also u could give LGNPST a try but since that also writes the partition it is highly unlikely to get you through !! One Solution I know will surely work is Qualcomm PST using the HighSpeed USB Device . But unfortunately we need an expert help, probably a Qualcomm employee to get in touch with since the tool has still not been cracked by anyone for n4 though I read somewhere that someone was able to restore using QPST !! Also mostly a JTAG Repair can help you but thats a rip off !! I'll anyday prefer a official LG/Google Repair over a JTAG !!
Hope you find my post useful !!
THanks Guys,
JD5, it didn't work.
Corresponding to Nabendu's post i guess it is the issue mentioned here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/dead-nexus-4-strange-advice-welcome-t2259334
So therefore i don't see any chance :-/
r4ff0r said:
THanks Guys,
JD5, it didn't work.
Corresponding to Nabendu's post i guess it is the issue mentioned here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/dead-nexus-4-strange-advice-welcome-t2259334
So therefore i don't see any chance :-/
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I was afraid of that. Try one thing. Relock the bootloader, fastboot oem lock, then re-boot and see if the bootloader locks. If it doesn't, and it probably won't, then rma is your option.
Edit, haha, I just read that thread you posted and they tried the same thing
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i was already trying that. at first it seems that the bootloader got locked again but right after restart it is already unlocked again.
I guess RMA will cause problems due to the fact that it was a rooted Nexus, using a custom rom.
r4ff0r said:
i was already trying that. at first it seems that the bootloader got locked again but right after restart it is already unlocked again.
I guess RMA will cause problems due to the fact that it was a rooted Nexus, using a custom rom.
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Google seems to have been pretty good with rma's when it's a hardware failure. Pretty sure your emmc is borked. But you never know until you send it in. Hopefully there won't be a problem.
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Ok I'll give it a try on monday. But as far as i know, i'll need to call them first.
I could imagine that they'll try to let me wipe my data or give me any kind of instructions to see if they can resolve the problem right away? What do i tell them?
At latest when they'll lead me to the recovery i'll get stuck using TWRP at latest.
Any kind of conversation dialogue i can follow up?
Let's try one more thing, inside the factory image is a zip file, extract that. In there is recovery.img. Put that file in the same folder as fastboot.exe. In fastboot try fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
If it works it'll put the stock recovery on.
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Nope, same issue " flash write failure"
I can't get any kind o access...
But don't leave any more thoughts on it. Won't work though, i won't want to bother you all the time
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Let's try one more thing, inside the factory image is a zip file, extract that. In there is recovery.img. Put that file in the same folder as fastboot.exe. In fastboot try fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
If it works it'll put the stock recovery on.
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It won't let you flash that either to the best of my knowledge !! Just don't tell those operators that you have unlocked your bootloader and have a custom recovery !! Basically they won't tell u to go into stock recovery !! They'll just ask you hard reset the phone using physical keys !! Bdw check my pm !!
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Nope, same issue " flash write failure"
I can't get any kind o access...
But don't leave any more thoughts on it. Won't work though, i won't want to bother you all the time
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Np, not sure what to tell them. It still boots I assume so you can't tell them it won't boot. I guess just the truth, it is a developer phone after all so it should be flashable
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