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[Q] Bricked Device. Please Help

Just got my Nexus 7 and rooted it with the Mac Toolkit. I went into recovery, flashed liquidsmooth and now the device is stuck on the liquidsmooth animation screen. Please help, thanks

Try to flash the stock firmware back on there -- doesn't sound like a true brick maybe just a bootloop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796

Mac of York said:
Try to flash the stock firmware back on there -- doesn't sound like a true brick maybe just a bootloop.
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I was freaking out because I couldn't do anything. Miraculously, when I clicked lock bootloader in the Mac toolkit that did something that now makes it go through.
To be honest with you now though, all I want to do is go back to factory settings the way I got it. I've been freaked out enough. It was a lot easier doing this on my i9250. How do I unroot and get back to the way it was when I took it out of the box?

wipe data then reflash the rom. if it doesnt work, redownload the rom and reflash.

JJ2525 said:
I was freaking out because I couldn't do anything. Miraculously, when I clicked lock bootloader in the Mac toolkit that did something that now makes it go through.
To be honest with you now though, all I want to do is go back to factory settings the way I got it. I've been freaked out enough. It was a lot easier doing this on my i9250. How do I unroot and get back to the way it was when I took it out of the box?
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Check my link that I edited in.

Mac of York said:
Check my link that I edited in.
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Hi thanks for all of your help. Is there something like that available for Mac?

JJ2525 said:
Hi thanks for all of your help. Is there something like that available for Mac?
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Oh damn, I'm not sure, sorry.

JJ2525 said:
Hi thanks for all of your help. Is there something like that available for Mac?
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Mac of York said:
Oh damn, I'm not sure, sorry.
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fastboot and adb commands are OS agnostic....
stop using toolkits for a nexus, its retarded

Keep it the way it is and u will be happy..happy and hassle free....
Gosh....

JJ2525 said:
Hi thanks for all of your help. Is there something like that available for Mac?
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The directions for all platforms are essentially the same, IMHO the process tends to be more involved on Windows becuase of drivers, etc. Here's a link to the platform tools for mac - extract them to a useful place where you can get at them from terminal.
Once you've extracted the platform tools follow the instructions in this guide skipping the bits about Windows drivers... the important thing is that you understand the process; executing the process takes less than two minutes.
If you learn anything else from this experience it should be exactly what Pirateghost said:
Pirateghost said:
...stop using toolkits for a nexus, its retarded
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nexus 4 problem after update

Listen I accidentally download a samsung galaxy s4 android 4.3 rom or Leaked version to my nexus 4 and now my Camera is not working and my wifi is not working and is not recognized my sim card What can I do I need to replace ? i tried to do Factory Image Restore not work

read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060

If flashing the factory images didn't work use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
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simms22 said:
read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2347060
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Thanks but i send my nexus4 to a software Engineer

nananoam123 said:
Thanks but i send my nexus4 to a software Engineer
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ah, ok. if you can, you might want to forward this link to that engineer. this one isnt very common knowledge, chances are that he will just tell you theres nothing to do.

simms22 said:
ah, ok. if you can, you might want to forward this link to that engineer. this one isnt very common knowledge, chances are that he will just tell you theres nothing to do.
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Chances are he own a Nexus 4.

[Q] cant unbirck help please

so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.

What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5

If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.

jd1639 said:
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.

joshuadrivin said:
I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
Sent from my Nexus 5

JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:

jd1639 said:
I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
Sent from my Nexus 5
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others

joshuadrivin said:
correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
Sent from my Nexus 5
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it

joshuadrivin said:
he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly

joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
Sent from my Nexus 5

JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you got it working
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Glad you got it working
Sent from my Nexus 5
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about

joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:

[Req] Req TWRP for SM-A700F - lollipop 5.0.2 Please!!!!

Please req TWRP for SM-A700F lollipo 5.0.2 :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thanks All

nino64 said:
Please req TWRP for SM-A700F lollipo 5.0.2 :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Thanks All
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It's really weird that the main A7 model gets 0 to none attention . I hope someone will notice . Thanks for the post though

Bump for this!
We really need a recovery for A700F, we already have root thanks to ShinySide, but without Recovery there's no chance for custom ROMS.
I would have developed/ported it by myself but I haven't found any guide how to do it and I don't have the sufficient knowledge.

amitb96 said:
Bump for this!
We really need a recovery for A700F, we already have root thanks to ShinySide, but without Recovery there's no chance for custom ROMS.
I would have developed/ported it by myself but I haven't found any guide how to do it and I don't have the sufficient knowledge.
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Well i could have done it too( I have a bit of knowledge ) but I'm in the last year of senior high-school and in struggling with time :/ If I want to go to the University I should stay focused, else I'd do it for sure. I just hope that someone will notice us and give us some attention

amitb96 said:
Bump for this!
We really need a recovery for A700F, we already have root thanks to ShinySide, but without Recovery there's no chance for custom ROMS.
I would have developed/ported it by myself but I haven't found any guide how to do it and I don't have the sufficient knowledge.
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You're wrong, as long as you have root you can install custom roms with Flashfire, in fact it does most things a custom recovery can including backups.
If I get time I'll knock up a build of twrp.
What build is this device running at the moment, is it bootloader unlocked and is it Exynos or qualcomm?
I require someone to upload their recovery.img from the stock firmware.
Note: I don't have this device so a decent tester is required who doesn't mess about.

ashyx said:
You're wrong, as long as you have root you can install custom roms with Flashfire, in fact it does most things a custom recovery can including backups.
If I get time I'll knock up a build of twrp.
What build is this device running at the moment, is it bootloader unlocked and is it Exynos or qualcomm?
I require someone to upload their recovery.img from the stock firmware.
Note: I don't have this device so a decent tester is required who doesn't mess about.
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On my way to do this just a sec
I'm sure about the exynos part and I think that the bootloader is also unlocked I'll post the recovery.img in a sec
Sent from my spaceship

there you go
recovery.img extracted from this firmware A700FXXU2BOG1_A700FXEF2BOG3_A700FXXU2BOG1
I can be your tester also

XperiaNoobie said:
recovery.img extracted from this firmware A700FXXU2BOG1_A700FXEF2BOG3_A700FXXU2BOG1
I can be your tester also
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Good stuff, will come back with a build soon.
I take it that build is LL?

ashyx said:
Good stuff, will come back with a build soon.
I take it that build is LL?
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Yes it is sir

XperiaNoobie said:
Yes it is sir
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Test 1, this is a quick test port from an older version of twrp, it may or may not boot on lollipop firmware
flash with odin:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347831298
Stock recovery:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347831301
If it doesn't boot take note of what happens, blank screen, bootloop etc

ashyx said:
Test 1, this is a quick test port from an older version of twrp, it may or may not boot on lollipop firmware
flash with odin:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347831298
Stock recovery:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347831301
If it doesn't boot take note of what happens, blank screen, bootloop etc
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No access to the file:/

XperiaNoobie said:
No access to the file:/
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Fixed, sorry.

ashyx said:
Fixed, sorry.
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Yo i flashed it , opened 1st time no prob , its just that it is taking only like 1/3 of the screen .

XperiaNoobie said:
Yo i flashed it , opened 1st time no prob , its just that it is taking only like 1/3 of the screen .
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Thats not a problem I just need to adjust the resolution.
It works OK apart from that, backups etc?
Can you check adb works. Load ADB, Connect your device and type ADB DEVICES. See if your device is detected.
What's your time zone? I'm UK so it's around 1.00pm now, won't be home until 7pm ish.
Will you be available for more testing?

ashyx said:
Thats not a problem I just need to adjust the resolution.
It works OK apart from that, backups etc?
Can you check adb works. Load ADB, Connect your device and type ADB DEVICES. See if your device is detected.
What's your time zone? I'm UK so it's around 1.00pm now, won't be home until 7pm ish.
Will you be available for more testing?
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So i am sitting at around 3:22 pm on Athens time-zone and the unfortunate thing is that i will be leaving home by 7pm and be returning by 10:30pm (School stuff :/ ) so we can work after i am home ,that'd be around 8:30 for your time-zone. Everything seems usable , I am installing as i am typing, the adb services along with SDK. Will update when i get it up and running. Cheers

ashyx said:
Thats not a problem I just need to adjust the resolution.
It works OK apart from that, backups etc?
Can you check adb works. Load ADB, Connect your device and type ADB DEVICES. See if your device is detected.
What's your time zone? I'm UK so it's around 1.00pm now, won't be home until 7pm ish.
Will you be available for more testing?
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So does that mean it is working or what ? Also should i proceed with deodexing my rom or should i wait for further testing and stuff?

XperiaNoobie said:
So does that mean it is working or what ? Also should i proceed with deodexing my rom or should i wait for further testing and stuff?
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Perfect, that's what you should see.
Go ahead with your mods just make sure your backup works first.
Will post up another build later to test with the resolution fix.

ashyx said:
Perfect, that's what you should see.
Go ahead with your mods just make sure your backup works first.
Will post up another build later to test with the resolution fix.
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so i will also test your build later at night when you fix it thanks dude you are really cool

XperiaNoobie said:
so i will also test your build later at night when you fix it thanks dude you are really cool
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No worries, I was just passing through looking for some info on a project and saw a few posts like this come up. Don't like to see development stalled so thought I'd help you guys out.

XperiaNoobie said:
so i will also test your build later at night when you fix it thanks dude you are really cool
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This build is the latest TWRP 2.8.7.0. I have also built it with the new TWRP stock theme. Hopefully resolution issue is fixed for this one.
https://www.mediafire.com/?q9susauds4wv8uw

"There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details

"There's an internal problem with your device. Contact your manufacturer for details
I got this message, I cannot view my files on my computer. I flashed the latest factory image and did a factory reset, flashed the vendor file, but no luck. What else could it be? Drivers?

an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?

Already unlocked Bootloader.

640k said:
an internal problem. have you tried reaching out for warranty support?
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I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?

did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347

09eric09 said:
I'm sure since I unlocked my bootloader it wouldn't do me any good, right?
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unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr

dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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No.

dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you

It fixed my problem on Nexus 6p after rooting to Cataclysm
Thanks!!

toenail78 said:
your advice fixed the problem on my nexus 6p.. thank you
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No.
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dipole said:
did you set a fingerprint before rooting? That is why I got that message. Just go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-9/development/fix-build-prop-variety-fix-aka-contact-t3133347
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unlocked bootloader does not void your warranty, this has been confirmed by google's csr
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Thanks!!
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Hi Guys,
Anyone successfully got rid of this? i've been running Catacalysm with elementalx with no issues. But suddenly i wanted to try layers and one of the layer i tried made me to loop at colorful dots screen that turn into android. But it never turned to android and didn't boot.
i tried to restore nandroid, flash catacalysm again etc., but nothing worked. Finally i had to flash all the factory image (from bootloader to vendor) again. then restored the latest data nandroid. i had my finger print set and following http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928 i removed locksettings.db file to successfully get in the system.
however, on every restart i get this error message that my phone has an internal problem and manufacturer to be contacted. I am afraid to flash the nexus 9 fix, as someone reported that its spoiling his touch screen.

Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.

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Try flashing the vendor img only in fastboot and see if that removes the error message.
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Thanks! Easy fix!

Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.

erichjelm said:
Flashing the vendor img didn't work for me.
Is there any other way to do it or do I have to wipe it all and start over?
So, I see that it's based on the build number MMB29X but that's a Nexus 6 build. I have a Nexus 5x. If I flash that vendor image, will it work or mess things up? I've never had to do that before so I'm sort of lost... I'm positive that I downloaded the right build from the CM site. Thanks in advance for the help.
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Do not flash that nexus 6 image!! Do not flash or install any zip or image that is not expressly for your phone!!
This is the forum for the Nexus 6p. You will have better luck finding the answer to you question somewhere here (Nexus 5x forum). If you have installed an image or zip of any type from anywhere other than that forum (or official google downloads) you are probably going to have a bad day. Good luck.

I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!

erichjelm said:
I didn't even notice.
I'm sorry.
Just opened a Google search link.
Sorry!
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No worries, mate! I have found solutions to problems in forums that were not for my phone. Just pay attention to where you post you questions. The fact that you are using google first puts you years ahead of some people I've seen posting. Definitely no reason to apologize twice. :highfive:

Found the fix in the form of a ZIP in Nexus 9 forum.
Ha.
Thanks, again!

Can anybody verify that this works for the 6p before I flash a zip and Jack my phone up any further? Lol

How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?

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How do I find the right vendor img for my nexus 6p?
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With a file browser, head to /System/build.prop and look for this line "ro.build.description" and your system software should be listed after the Android version. I believe this is also listed in Settings/About Phone. You can view which Vendor you have installed in /Vendor/build.prop. Make sure both match up each month when you update.
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