Bricked N4, stuck on bootloop(Tried clearing caches) - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys, bear with me please.
i was trying to root my N4 and followed the procedures to manually do that as toolkits are not good as they say here.
Everything went fine, i unlocked the bootloeader, flashed the CWM and when i rebooted it got stuck into bootloop of Nexus logo,
Then i cleared all caches, dalvik caches and tried but again got stuck on the same place.
Now i cant even get into the bootloader menu
Tried all the things, now what can i do?

Does your pc recognise the phone?
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Neefy said:
Does your pc recognise the phone?
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somehow i managed to get into bootloader mode again hew:
now what should i do? how to flash stock rom? pls help me out here

Yeah, have you tried wiping all?
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And just find a thread with stock, but it sounds like you were already on stock?
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ssbnasa said:
somehow i managed to get into bootloader mode again hew:
now what should i do? how to flash stock rom? pls help me out here
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Get in to Bootloader, once in bootloader, volume up until you get RECOVERY.
From there you'll have the Android with the Exclamation point, press the POWER keep it pressed and then Volume + . You will end up with the recovery screen. Do a factory reset from there and then reboot.
hit thanks! I just had this on my Nexus 4 too and got it to work.

all done, somehow i manage to factory reset from stock recovery heww:
Its back to 16gb again
and sorry for stupid queries last night, i guess i was freaked out xD

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My Nexus 4 stuck up in nexus symbol while booting

This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Mine too since I restarted this morning
Any solution for this?
sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Try wiping data.
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MasterLinuxer said:
Try wiping data.
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How to do that ?
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trying this now ........
sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Try this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469 . It does everything (Rooting, flashing recoveries, roms, unbricking...) love this one
Not sure if you got my pm.
It did not work . What you mean by sending it to play store?
Tried so many things like try to flash it unroot it but the USB debugging mode is not enabled.
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sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Not sure if you got my pm.
It did not work . What you mean by sending it to play store?
Tried so many things like try to flash it unroot it but the USB debugging mode is not enabled.
You don't need udb debugging in fastboot mode. Flash the full factory image.
Nothing worked so far
studacris said:
You don't need udb debugging in fastboot mode. Flash the full factory image.
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Managed to flash full factory image.
When I flashed 4.3, its stucked at "Android is upgrading.... Starting Apps" screen.
When I flashed 4.2 its managed to boot successfully but I don't get the network coverage.
When i try to search network its "Error in searching network".
The baseband version is stated as unknown.
Reflash 4.3 and wait for the installation to finish. If it gets stuck on "Android is upgrading" just restart the phone. This time use THIS toolkit. it has always worked for me.
Me too did try flashing 4.3 again and again twice but still stuck up with x screen.
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sasuams said:
Me too did try flashing 4.3 again and again twice but still stuck up with x screen.
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Any luck with 4.2?
Any updates me still stuck up in X screen
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BalaSingam said:
Managed to flash full factory image.
When I flashed 4.3, its stucked at "Android is upgrading.... Starting Apps" screen.
When I flashed 4.2 its managed to boot successfully but I don't get the network coverage.
When i try to search network its "Error in searching network".
The baseband version is stated as unknown.
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I too had this problem with my Nexus 4. I flashed the factory image (I tried with Android 4.2 and 4.3) with fastboot and I got exactly the same errors as you. I finally sent back my device to Google, the new one should arrive next week. I have no idea what can cause this problem :/
This thread is old, but if you have a problem with booting, you don't have to go unlocking bootloader and flashing anything if it can be fixed by just going into stock recovery and wiping cache or factory reset (you will lose apps data, but not data in your phone storage.)
Hold Power + Volume Down when the phone is off to go into "fastboot mode". Then use the Volume keys to navigate to Recovery. In there, press some combination of buttons of Volume and Power to bring up the menu (I forgot what the combination is, just fiddle around), then you can wipe cache or factory reset.
If even factory reseting doesn't help, you might need to unlock bootloader and flash factory firmware, but if you unlock the bootloader it will wipe the phone entirely and you will lose all your data. You can try to boot the phone and connect it to your PC, even if it doesn't boot fully there might be a chance MTP is loaded so you can copy files off.
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Any updates me still stuck up in X screen
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You should do a factory reset in recovery before flashing. Follow the instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312, and make sure you use the correct firmware image when flashing it.

Phone bootloops

Hey guys so I made a huge booboo. I was using the nexus root toolkit 1.72. And I wanted to flash stock. I downloaded the stock files and tried to install but it said my baseband which was .33 was too old and needed .84. So I tried to flash the Google stock image. However when I did that I never backed up the previous cyanogen I was running. Now the phone is stuck in a Boot loop. When I try to go to recovery it doesn't allow me to. It brings up an android guy that's on his back with a red hazard symbol. Oh and also when I try to re install the Roms it won't work says adb isn't present but I have all the drivers. I can't put the phone into USB debugging because it won't turn on so its like I'm screwed no matter what. Do you guys have any idea how I can fix my bricked nexus 4? I'll do anything.
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flash the factory img via fastboot, the right way. look for the flash the factory img thread here on xda.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
OK but how do I flash if I am unable to get into recovery? And my nexus root toolkit will not complete the flash correctly...I feel clueless right now which is strange because I've done this before on other phones.
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it gets flashed via fastboot while youre in the bootloader. no root toolkit needed, the way its supposed to be done.
jktledyit87 said:
Hey guys so I made a huge booboo. I was using the nexus root toolkit 1.72. And I wanted to flash stock. I downloaded the stock files and tried to install but it said my baseband which was .33 was too old and needed .84. So I tried to flash the Google stock image. However when I did that I never backed up the previous cyanogen I was running. Now the phone is stuck in a Boot loop. When I try to go to recovery it doesn't allow me to. It brings up an android guy that's on his back with a red hazard symbol. Oh and also when I try to re install the Roms it won't work says adb isn't present but I have all the drivers. I can't put the phone into USB debugging because it won't turn on so its like I'm screwed no matter what. Do you guys have any idea how I can fix my bricked nexus 4? I'll do anything.
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If the toolkit doesn't work {although in my case always saved me in trouble} check this guide for manually fixing your problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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[Q] Nexus 7 Help plz

Ok so I rooted my nexus 7 (2013) and the other day the 4.4 kitkat update came out, so naturally i updated forgeting it would take away superusers.
So i had figured out that it took it away so i flashed my nexus to 4.3 again to try and get it back. The problem now is that I cant see my nexus 7 in my device manager and the nexus is stuck on the google logo. any help?
Alphaziggy said:
Ok so I rooted my nexus 7 (2013) and the other day the 4.4 kitkat update came out, so naturally i updated forgeting it would take away superusers.
So i had figured out that it took it away so i flashed my nexus to 4.3 again to try and get it back. The problem now is that I cant see my nexus 7 in my device manager and the nexus is stuck on the google logo. any help?
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Do you know how to boot to bootloader?
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Greg1007 said:
Do you know how to boot to bootloader?
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Yes but only thru commands on the pc
Alphaziggy said:
Yes but only thru commands on the pc
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hold power button until off, then hold down power and volume down until you get to bootloader. use fastboot to install the system image you want. if you need more guidance, pm me
Alphaziggy said:
Ok so I rooted my nexus 7 (2013) and the other day the 4.4 kitkat update came out, so naturally i updated forgeting it would take away superusers.
So i had figured out that it took it away so i flashed my nexus to 4.3 again to try and get it back. The problem now is that I cant see my nexus 7 in my device manager and the nexus is stuck on the google logo. any help?
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Greg1007 said:
hold power button until off, then hold down power and volume down until you get to bootloader. use fastboot to install the system image you want. if you need more guidance, pm me
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Most bootloops after updates are solved by powering down and then wiping the cache/dalvik cache. There's no need to flash the system image. In fact, flashing the system image only may not get him out of the bootloop.
If he wants to go back to root, he'll need a custom recovery in any case. I'd recommend flashing a custom recovery, booting into that recovery and wiping cache/dalvik cache.
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xdhall said:
Most bootloops after updates are solved by powering down and then wiping the cache/dalvik cache. There's no need to flash the system image. In fact, flashing the system image only may not get him out of the bootloop.
If he wants to go back to root, he'll need a custom recovery in any case. I'd recommend flashing a custom recovery, booting into that recovery and wiping cache/dalvik cache.
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xdhall said:
Most bootloops after updates are solved by powering down and then wiping the cache/dalvik cache. There's no need to flash the system image. In fact, flashing the system image only may not get him out of the bootloop.
If he wants to go back to root, he'll need a custom recovery in any case. I'd recommend flashing a custom recovery, booting into that recovery and wiping cache/dalvik cache.
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There were a couple or things that caused this, and it was stuck at the google logo (that's not a Bootloop) . I helped take care of it in the end.
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Greg1007 said:
There were a couple or things that caused this, and it was stuck at the google logo (that's not a Bootloop) . I helped take care of it in the end.
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Read fail
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Can't update to 4.4

So when I try to install the new 4.4 update it is stuck on the rebooting now screen, It has been there for 20 minutes. I am unlocked and rooted if that makes a difference. Also I tried to flash thunderkat and that also failed in twrp. I have no clue why. Just seeing if anyone might have an answer for my problem.
bootloop
kench33 said:
So when I try to install the new 4.4 update it is stuck on the rebooting now screen, It has been there for 20 minutes. I am unlocked and rooted if that makes a difference. Also I tried to flash thunderkat and that also failed in twrp. I have no clue why. Just seeing if anyone might have an answer for my problem.
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I had exactly the same, you must exit out of bootloop, factory reset then continue. WUGS NRT for N10 tells you to do it and how and when. I've only had this issue on N10, not my N7 or N4.
Example video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1Se7Hr9Cww
My nexus won't even reboot. It stays at that installing update screen, was that how yours was?
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kench33 said:
My nexus won't even reboot. It stays at that installing update screen, was that how yours was?
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Huh? Are you updating? Don't. Do fresh stock install. Then unroot with no custom recovery. Then install custom recovery.
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In the mean time, you can return to normal by reflashing the cm nightly/stable ROM you were running when you tried to update to 4.4. I had the same issue, but managed to reflash the stable cm 10.2 zip and my nexus began to function again.
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But also I would like to know how to go about reflashing stock and undoing root without permanently losing my game data. From what I understand, a nandroid backup would take care of all of that for me?
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Flash the latest Factory image via fastboot. There is a way tot modify the flash-all.bat so it wont wipe any data.
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nigelhealy said:
Huh? Are you updating? Don't. Do fresh stock install. Then unroot with no custom recovery. Then install custom recovery.
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That will erase everything on it though, right?
kench33 said:
That will erase everything on it though, right?
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Yes.
So? I backup myself and restore myself, using LAN file-server for small files and a USB drive for large files.
There is more time wasted in trying to keep data and settings than the time it takes to re-enter.

[Q] Bricked my Nexus 4 while updating to KitKat!

Hi all,
I recently updated my ClockworkMod rooted phone to KitKat 4.? (whatever the latest auto-update release is). It seemed to go well until it asked me if I want to restore root (cannot be undone!!!) and I said YES. Now my phone gets stuck on the boot screen (animated colored circles).
I can still connect with adb and my sdcard looks good (whew) but I cannot use my phone. Can anyone recommend a fix?
Thanks in advance,
Barry
BarryF said:
Hi all,
I recently updated my ClockworkMod rooted phone to KitKat 4.? (whatever the latest auto-update release is). It seemed to go well until it asked me if I want to restore root (cannot be undone!!!) and I said YES. Now my phone gets stuck on the boot screen (animated colored circles).
I can still connect with adb and my sdcard looks good (whew) but I cannot use my phone. Can anyone recommend a fix?
Thanks in advance,
Barry
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Full wipe and flash TWRP.
Or if you like, flash twrp and see if that alone will help, but most times the two is usually needed. However with the way things are, ymmv!
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I will full wipe as a last resort only.
BarryF said:
I will full wipe as a last resort only.
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Understood.
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BarryF said:
Hi all,
I recently updated my ClockworkMod rooted phone to KitKat 4.? (whatever the latest auto-update release is). It seemed to go well until it asked me if I want to restore root (cannot be undone!!!) and I said YES. Now my phone gets stuck on the boot screen (animated colored circles).
I can still connect with adb and my sdcard looks good (whew) but I cannot use my phone. Can anyone recommend a fix?
Thanks in advance,
Barry
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Darn, forgot to ask you if you are able to get into recovery? If so you might be able to backup everything before you flash the new recovery. My bad! :banghead:
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BarryF said:
Hi all,
I recently updated my ClockworkMod rooted phone to KitKat 4.? (whatever the latest auto-update release is). It seemed to go well until it asked me if I want to restore root (cannot be undone!!!) and I said YES. Now my phone gets stuck on the boot screen (animated colored circles).
I can still connect with adb and my sdcard looks good (whew) but I cannot use my phone. Can anyone recommend a fix?
Thanks in advance,
Barry
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No issues. Use adb reboot bootloader to reboot into fastboot mode. Flash the factory image, except userdata.img, you won't lose any apps or SD card contents, no wipe necessary. If you don't know how, I'll post a link to a guide.
Or just use some toolkit like Wug's and do everything from pc through simple menus.
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just do a full flash via fastboot...
and flash data ...n roms too
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ykumar00 said:
No issues. Use adb reboot bootloader to reboot into fastboot mode. Flash the factory image, except userdata.img, you won't lose any apps or SD card contents, no wipe necessary. If you don't know how, I'll post a link to a guide.
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I would certainly appreciate it if you posted that link. Thank you!!!
Berrydroidcafe said:
Understood.
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Darn, forgot to ask you if you are able to get into recovery? If so you might be able to backup everything before you flash the new recovery. My bad! :banghead:
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Um, how do I get into recovery, please?
Thanks in advance...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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