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Today I tried booting up to recovery (power+vol down), after choosing Recovery Mode from the menu and hitting Power button, it gets to a screen with the green Android guy with a red triangle and just stays there.
So I rebooted the phone. Launch Nexus Root Toolkit, I tried to install CWM or TWRP, neither works. It gets to the same recovery mode and gets stuck there, only this time, it gets stuck on the Google logo instead of the Android guy with red triangle. I even try to flash stock recovery, and it also doesn't work.
Why can't I get into CWM or TWRP nor can I flash them?
Thanks for any help.
bebopblues said:
Today I tried booting up to recovery (power+vol down), after choosing Recovery Mode from the menu and hitting Power button, it gets to a screen with the green Android guy with a red triangle and just stays there.
So I rebooted the phone. Launch Nexus Root Toolkit, I tried to install CWM or TWRP, neither works. It gets to the same recovery mode and gets stuck there, only this time, it gets stuck on the Google logo instead of the Android guy with red triangle. I even try to flash stock recovery, and it also doesn't work.
Why can't I get into CWM or TWRP nor can I flash them?
Thanks for any help.
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Be sure u are bootloader unlocked.
Android guy is normal... Is a safety step before entering on stock recovery, to pass that: hold power and hit once volume +
Probably u cant flash images cuz fastboot isnt working(old fastboot.exe file), wrong recovery file,...
sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (stock 4.3).
C4SCA said:
Be sure u are bootloader unlocked.
Android guy is normal... Is a safety step before entering on stock recovery, to pass that: hold power and hit once volume +
Probably u cant flash images cuz fastboot isnt working(old fastboot.exe file), wrong recovery file,...
sent from my NEXUS 4 tasting a revamped cooking recipe of Jellybeans (stock 4.3).
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Bootloader was unlocked. I launched the CMD Prompt from Nexus Root Toolkit and ran the fastboot command to manually flash the downloaded CWM and it worked.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-x.x.x.x-mako.img
So maybe something's odd about the simple one-click utilities in Nexus Root Toolkit that is not working.
Thanks for the help nonetheless. :good:
bebopblues said:
Bootloader was unlocked. I launched the CMD Prompt from Nexus Root Toolkit and ran the fastboot command to manually flash the downloaded CWM and it worked.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-x.x.x.x-mako.img
So maybe something's odd about the simple one-click utilities in Nexus Root Toolkit that is not working.
Thanks for the help nonetheless. :good:
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well ui never used tollkits... i like to know what im doing, and IMO doing it urself is better wich turned out to be true in ur case
im glad u got it working
Not really sure what happened, a while ago I had an issue with a game and restored my tablet back to factory settings to fix it, but now I discover that while trying to boot into recovery mode it's not there?
I'm trying to manually install the Android 4.4 Kitkat update, got sick of waiting for the OTA since I haven't gotten it yet and really want to use 4.4, but while trying to go into recovery mode to check everything is working because I'm paranoid like that and while I was successful into booting to the bootloader, trying to go into recovery mode resulted in seeing the little android guy with the red triangle saying no command underneath it, so I'm assuming somehow my recovery is missing?
I then tried to flash stock recovery onto my tablet using the Nexus 7 Toolkit and it told me there was an error in flashing the files and that it was because my device's bootloader was locked.
All I want to do is update to Android 4.4, but how am I supposed to do that when I can't boot into recovery? I've followed all the right steps to do it, did I do something wrong by locking my bootloader and unrooting my device?
JohnathanKatz said:
Not really sure what happened, a while ago I had an issue with a game and restored my tablet back to factory settings to fix it, but now I discover that while trying to boot into recovery mode it's not there?
I'm trying to manually install the Android 4.4 Kitkat update, got sick of waiting for the OTA since I haven't gotten it yet and really want to use 4.4, but while trying to go into recovery mode to check everything is working because I'm paranoid like that and while I was successful into booting to the bootloader, trying to go into recovery mode resulted in seeing the little android guy with the red triangle saying no command underneath it, so I'm assuming somehow my recovery is missing?
I then tried to flash stock recovery onto my tablet using the Nexus 7 Toolkit and it told me there was an error in flashing the files and that it was because my device's bootloader was locked.
All I want to do is update to Android 4.4, but how am I supposed to do that when I can't boot into recovery? I've followed all the right steps to do it, did I do something wrong by locking my bootloader and unrooting my device?
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Hi, JohnathanKatz...
Unrooting isn't the issue... it's locking the bootloader that's the problem.
If the bootloader of your device is locked, you won't be able to flash anything.
I don't use toolkits myself, but it's pretty straightforward to flash a recovery (stock or custom) using the fastboot tool...
* Unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock
* Fastboot flash the recovery with fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(...where 'recovery.img' is the name of the recovery image file to be fastboot flashed.)
Maybe there is an option in your toolkit that will unlock the bootloader again... however you do it (toolkit or fastboot), you MUST have an unlocked bootloader before you can flash a recovery.
Rgrds,
Ged.
JohnathanKatz said:
Not really sure what happened, a while ago I had an issue with a game and restored my tablet back to factory settings to fix it, but now I discover that while trying to boot into recovery mode it's not there?
I'm trying to manually install the Android 4.4 Kitkat update, got sick of waiting for the OTA since I haven't gotten it yet and really want to use 4.4, but while trying to go into recovery mode to check everything is working because I'm paranoid like that and while I was successful into booting to the bootloader, trying to go into recovery mode resulted in seeing the little android guy with the red triangle saying no command underneath it, so I'm assuming somehow my recovery is missing?
I then tried to flash stock recovery onto my tablet using the Nexus 7 Toolkit and it told me there was an error in flashing the files and that it was because my device's bootloader was locked.
All I want to do is update to Android 4.4, but how am I supposed to do that when I can't boot into recovery? I've followed all the right steps to do it, did I do something wrong by locking my bootloader and unrooting my device?
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GedBlake said:
Hi, JohnathanKatz...
Unrooting isn't the issue... it's locking the bootloader that's the problem.
If the bootloader of your device is locked, you won't be able to flash anything.
I don't use toolkits myself, but it's pretty straightforward to flash a recovery (stock or custom) using the fastboot tool...
* Unlock the bootloader with fastboot oem unlock
* Fastboot flash the recovery with fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(...where 'recovery.img' is the name of the recovery image file to be fastboot flashed.)
Maybe there is an option in your toolkit that will unlock the bootloader again... however you do it (toolkit or fastboot), you MUST have an unlocked bootloader before you can flash a recovery.
Rgrds,
Ged.
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Hi guys, I actually encountered this problem a minute ago when I attempt to flash a new version of TWRP recovery on my grouper. Whenever I go to the recovery, it just shows 'No command' with a red alert of Android on it (I started to panic when I found that there's an unusual error that prevents me from entering the recovery and this is the first time that I saw this error on my flashaholic experience *btw my previous recovery was CWM) I'm currently on stock 4.4.2 with an unlocked bootloader. I have no idea what problem is causing to display that issue when attempting to enter recovery but then I left it for like 5-10mins while it's displaying that error and after that the device reboots then it just quickly enter TWRP recovery normally as is :silly: sick of that haha, silly ol grouper jesus -_-
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After entering recovery, I got stuck forever on bootloader and recovery! whenever I reboot, I always get directly enter to the recovery and it forces me to not to enter the ROM oh my god at least I can still configure the recovery so I can backup and flash another ROM :|
My Nexus 10 was on Android 4.3 rooted and unlocked. Upgrade to 4.4 via OTA would not work.
I used WugFresh Nexus Rootkit 1.79, and was about to upgrade from Android 4.3 to 4.4, but first ran Flash Stock and unroot so I would be able to accept OTA updates. Unfortunately, the program halted when it completed the requested action, and I am left in fastboot. The tablet is stuck in fastboot mode, and no matter which option I try it always comes back to fastboot mode. Also I have tried to initiate custom recovery, via power and Volume up, but again to no avail.
USB debugging was active, and I had CWM recovery and root.
When I go to 'Restart Bootloader', (or 'Recovery Mode' or 'Start') the tablet immediately reboots back to 'Start'. Thankfully the 'Power Off' button does actually stop the tablet.
I have tried to see if I could get to Stock Recovery from fastboot, but that gives no response beyond going to the next tab.
Is anyone able to provide assistance in recovering from this dilemma?
First make sure bootloader is unlocked, if not
fastboot oem unlock
Then fastboot wipe
fastboot erase system -w
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase recovery
Now grab latest twrp or clockwork image
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Then boot to new recovery
For fun format all partitions available to in there
Now go to advanced, adb sideload
adb sideload romofchoice.zip
Then probably need gapps
adb sideload gapps.zip
Now reboot
This will get you up and running, if you absolutely want stock and non rooted let me know and I'll help you get there, but I will advise not to bother with toolkits as most every "help me fix xxxxxx" is from a toolkit user
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demkantor said:
First make sure bootloader is unlocked, if not
fastboot oem unlock
Then fastboot wipe
fastboot erase system -w
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase recovery
Now grab latest twrp or clockwork image
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Then boot to new recovery
For fun format all partitions available to in there
Now go to advanced, adb sideload
adb sideload romofchoice.zip
Then probably need gapps
adb sideload gapps.zip
Now reboot
This will get you up and running, if you absolutely want stock and non rooted let me know and I'll help you get there, but I will advise not to bother with toolkits as most every "help me fix xxxxxx" is from a toolkit user
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Many thanks for your response demkantor.
Although I tried to clearly describe the status of the tablet and the problem, I did not intend that I should come across as one who is familiar with the complexities of programming of either the tablet, or rooting around in the registry of a PC.
I can however follow clear instructions.
Your message appears to give a list of what to do, and presumably in the tablet from within fastboot. But I am lost after that.
By the way, the bootloader is unlocked.
Since the fastboot is currently inoperable, how do I initiate fastboot wipe, and then the following 3 commands 'erase system-w, boot & recovery'?
If you can spare the time and expand on your listing, I would certainly appreciate it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277112
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Wow demkantor many thanks! The link you provided will take a bit of reading after I get back from the gym. A full afternoon ahead I suspect! I'll let you know how I go.
Just let me know if you get stuck
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Hi demkantor,
All done and dusted. Many thanks for your help, My tablet is now running on KitKat 4.4.2.
Your contributions to XDA University are very well arranged and written, and logically guide us through the maze. I for one did not know XDA University existed, and it is a shame that you as the person who pulled your contributions together have to also point us to it!
Many thanks for your efforts!
Edit - I read somewhere that the [Q] at the start of the thread should be changed to something else when the problem is resolved. It certainly is! Can the moderator correct this for me please?
Demkantor, I think I may have screwed up big time. I am unlocked and rooted, running stock 4.4. I woke up yesterday and had a notification that a system update had been downloaded. I did a temporary unroot and took the update. Which failed. I went into twrp and wiped everything. Still no go.Then, like a dummy I rebooted after it gave me a warning about not having an os installed. It wont do anything now except go into bootloader. I must have wiped twrp, because it wont boot into that or stock recovery. When I plug it up to my computer,I get this message( fastboot status-failInvalid command). I've just about every option in wugs toolkit. I keep getting adb and fastbooterrors. Have I completely hardbricked my nexus 10? I would appreciate it if you could point me in the right direction or let me know if I'm just wasting my time. I've been messing with this thing since around midnight and I'm about ready to start pullnig hair out of my head. Thanks in advance my friend.
@63t061
Thanks for the kind words, ive been busy lately (finals and all) so normally i would helped more personally but im glad you were able to get it all working on your own through research, which is the best way as im sure you have learned much and will be able to share with the next! Great job! As for editing the thread title, just edit it in your first post @moejoe88
Can you post all input output from cmd/terminal as its easier to see the issue. And try not use tool kits
Start with
fastboot erase system -w
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Thanks for replying so quickly. I've had to walk away from it for a little while and get some sleep. I'll get some rest and make a fresh start of it. Again, thanks for the quick reply.
I've tried running terminal and the computer wont even recognize the tablet. I believe the battery is drained because I can get it to the bootloader, but it shuts back off after a few minutes. I'm trying to charge for a while and I'll give it another shot. Thanks again.
I followed the guide from this forum on how to root a Nexus 4, but in the process I think I've broken my phone.
I first tried flashing AOKP and it's GApps, the phone booted fine, and I was able to get to the wifi set up screen, however, I couldn't get wifi to turn on.
So I tried to flash Paranoid Android and it's GApps. But now the phone won't get past the boot screen that comes after the google logo.
I've asked around and Googled around for a solution, but I can't find anything. I've been trying to get this fixed since yesterday.
Can anyone please help me? I just want to be able to use my phone again.
GuyWithBrokenPhone said:
I followed the guide from this forum on how to root a Nexus 4, but in the process I think I've broken my phone.
I first tried flashing AOKP and it's GApps, the phone booted fine, and I was able to get to the wifi set up screen, however, I couldn't get wifi to turn on.
So I tried to flash Paranoid Android and it's GApps. But now the phone won't get past the boot screen that comes after the google logo.
I've asked around and Googled around for a solution, but I can't find anything. I've been trying to get this fixed since yesterday.
Can anyone please help me? I just want to be able to use my phone again.
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How are you flashing? Adb or a Toolkit?
Edit:: How long did you wait? Sometimes it might take awhile, especially with PA.
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Berrydroidcafe said:
How are you flashing? Adb or a Toolkit?
Edit:: How long did you wait? Sometimes it might take awhile, especially with PA.
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I flashed with ClockworkMod.
I left it on from 12AM to 6AM.
GuyWithBrokenPhone said:
I flashed with ClockworkMod.
I left it on from 12AM to 6AM.
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It definitely shouldn't have taken that long. Can you boot into the recovery?
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Just put your phone in fastboot mode and flash factory image.
Okay now I have a new problem. I turned the phone off, booted back on and tried entering recovery mode, but now I have an image of an android with a red ! mark.
I was just about to try flashing an older version of the stock.
That's normal for stock recovery, you won't be able to sort your phone from there, stay in fastboot mode. You can use a toolkit to flash back to stock from there if you need it more noob friendly. Otherwise you can use the flash-all.bat script in the factory images.
GuyWithBrokenPhone said:
Okay now I have a new problem. I turned the phone off, booted back on and tried entering recovery mode, but now I have an image of an android with a red ! mark.
I was just about to try flashing an older version of the stock.
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You mean the android is on it's back, press the volu+ button, press power, and that will take you into the stock recovery.
audit13 said:
You mean the android is on it's back, press the volu+ button, press power, and that will take you into the stock recovery.
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Oh god thank you.
Okay. I'm trying to reinstall Paranoid Android now. I did the sideboot via ADB.
I couldn't seem to get the stock version of android on it though. I made sure to open the tar file and tried to move the .zip "image-occam-jdq39.zip" onto the phone, but it wouldn't accept it. So I'm trying Paranoid android again.
Edit: I got it booted. But now wifi won't work. Neither the speakers.
It didn't work because that's not how you flash a factory image. You need to be in fastboot mode and flash it from a PC using fastboot program. You used fastboot when you unlocked your bootloaders in the first place. You have stock recovery so you can't flash a custom rom, which is why your adb sideload of PA didn't work.
Like I said before you can use the flash-all.bat in the factory image. It runs the following commands which you can also use manually.
fastboot flash bootloader [path-to-bootloader.img]
fastboot flash radio [path-to-radio.img]
fastboot -w update [path-to-system-image.zip]
If that's too difficult use a nexus 4 toolkit to download and flash a factory image automatically. With your phone in fastboot mode, not recovery.
The above will fix your phone, trying to flash custom roms and system image zip in recovery mode will not.
DrFredPhD said:
It didn't work because that's not how you flash a factory image. You need to be in fastboot mode and flash it from a PC using fastboot program. You used fastboot when you unlocked your bootloaders in the first place. You have stock recovery so you can't flash a custom rom, which is why your adb sideload of PA didn't work.
Like I said before you can use the flash-all.bat in the factory image. It runs the following commands which you can also use manually.
fastboot flash bootloader [path-to-bootloader.img]
fastboot flash radio [path-to-radio.img]
fastboot -w update [path-to-system-image.zip]
If that's too difficult use a nexus 4 toolkit to download and flash a factory image automatically. With your phone in fastboot mode, not recovery.
The above will fix your phone, trying to flash custom roms and system image zip in recovery mode will not.
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Doing so now. If I had known about this tool before, I probably would have been done with this a lot sooner.
Currently flashing stock and unrooting.
The toolkit is most certainly the way to go. No mess, perfect every time for me.
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hello
so I wanted to get my nexus 4 to complete stock mode and failed in the process.
I followed a guide that was posted on here and
1. locked the bootloader
2. put 3 files (rom, recovery, boot animation?) into the phone and went to flash them
3. rom installation failed but I went and installed recovery and boot
now the phone is stuck at google booting screen and wont go past it. bootloader gives me dead android with triangle and I can't get into adb because it says device is offline.
can anyone tell me a way to fix this?
Unlock the bootloader and flash the factory image in fastboot
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i have same issue with you
only boot into google logo..
i can reboot my into fastboot mode and recovery mode...and try to install some usb driver from the forum
but still can not adb and fastboot my phone...
in command prompt say device offline.....device not found...
my phone can not connect my computer...........