Hi guys , I recently cracked the screen on my nexus4, i cant use the device in any way, i got another handset and so im going to sell this as spares or repair, i want to wipe all my data from the dvice, is it possible to do this using the cable given the physical state of the phone, i can change it and turn it on thats about it.
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You could try using odin with pc
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You could try using odin with pc
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isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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cheers :good:
simms22 said:
isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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ok sounds good, i have not used any of the root toolkits so will need some more info please
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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at4r1 said:
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
mystic.bertie said:
Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
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Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
M3drvr said:
Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
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many thanks everyone it worked a treat :good::good:
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Hi im new to the nexus 4...OK dose anybody have the link to the latest modified boot IMG I'm using the tool kit and I had to download the recovery IMG on my own and now its telling me I don't have the modified boot IMG.I'm on 4.1.2 unlocked boot loader just need help with rooting toolkit won't help me root without the IMG that I don't have nor can I download on my PC cuz I have no internet for the moment lol thanks
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Hi im new to the nexus 4...OK dose anybody have the link to the latest modified boot IMG I'm using the tool kit and I had to download the recovery IMG on my own and now its telling me I don't have the modified boot IMG.I'm on 4.1.2 unlocked boot loader just need help with rooting toolkit won't help me root without the IMG that I don't have nor can I download on my PC cuz I have no internet for the moment lol thanks
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There's a modified boot.img? I don't think so... To root, all you need is a custom recovery. I also wouldn't use the toolkit. At this step, it's just as easy to do it manually. Just type in with your device in fastboot and connected to a PC: "fastboot flash recovery name of recovery.img"
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OK would u provide the recovery IMG that u use plz thank u
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Can I get a tutorial lol
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mrgwap said:
OK would u provide the recovery IMG that u use plz thank u
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TWRP .img
CWM .img
Choose whichever one you want.
Thanks and all I have to do is pull up cmd then fast boot and type the name of the recovery?
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Thanks and all I have to do is pull up cmd then fast boot and type the name of the recovery?
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Yep the command is
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fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
Then boot into recovery and flash the SU.zip.
If you need help here's a link to Jubakuba's guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
Thank .u would think being a former amaze user I would no what I'm doing I guess I'm just being lazy
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So let me ask u a question what is a good kernel where everything works and I can get a good color instead of this washed out color that this phone comes with .I think imma use the perfect android ROM and flash a kernel and Lea e my phone alone lol I don't wanna be a flash aholic like I was on the amaze I want to enjoy my phone this time around lol
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So let me ask u a question what is a good kernel where everything works and I can get a good color instead of this washed out color that this phone comes with .I think imma use the perfect android ROM and flash a kernel and Lea e my phone alone lol I don't wanna be a flash aholic like I was on the amaze I want to enjoy my phone this time around lol
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Just try them yourself and see. I personally like Trinity Four (latest releases have dark PA colors. To get nice/normal colors flash TF92G) and FrankenKernel.
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Thank .u would think being a former amaze user I would no what I'm doing I guess I'm just being lazy
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QFT!
There is a rooting guide stickied to the top of this section which answers all of these questions.
Guys I need help right away! I accidentally flash a S4 AOSP ROM on my nexus 4. I try to flash the factory images, everything goes smooth but it boots so slow now, and WiFi, signal and other radio stuff doesn't work! How is this possible if I flash the factory images? Please help!:crying::crying:
edit: also my IMEI shows unknown know, and when i connect to the pc the internal storage is faulty(?). i cant copy files there. but the phone is turn on and works! i can go to drawer, apps do things and stuff. strange..
Thats the biggest **** up wow umm im not a pro at this but clear dalvik cache reg cache factory reset then re flash stock again
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Thats the biggest **** up wow umm im not a pro at this but clear dalvik cache reg cache factory reset then re flash stock again
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i tried this but doesnt work. everytime the same thing. it boots but radio stuff doest work. also my IMEI is unknown now.
johnxarma said:
Guys I need help right away! I accidentally flash a S4 AOSP ROM on my nexus 4. I try to flash the factory images, everything goes smooth but it boots so slow now, and WiFi, signal and other radio stuff doesn't work! How is this possible if I flash the factory images? Please help!:crying::crying:
edit: also my IMEI shows unknown know, and when i connect to the pc the internal storage is faulty(?). i cant copy files there. but the phone is turn on and works! i can go to drawer, apps do things and stuff. strange..
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Well, if what you say is true and you are correctly flashing the factory images with fastboot ( including the radio )
your screwed.
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Well, if what you say is true and you are correctly flashing the factory images with fastboot ( including the radio )
your screwed.
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thanks for the reply. any solution maybe? :/
anyone? please if someone knows a fix or something to try please tell me
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anyone? please if someone knows a fix or something to try please tell me
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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He said he ACCIDENTALLY flashed the ROM of a gs4. No need to rip him apart for a mistake, I think he is going to suffer enough by having to replace his defective phone.
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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as i said i accidentally flash a wrong rom. thanks for the reply but i can copy files to internal storage, somehow it damaged by the rom(?) :/ i dont know..
maybe can i use this way to fix it? anyone tried maybe, so can help me? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976057
Did flash the factory images via Fastboot ?
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Tough luck mate
I'm no expert, but obviously you've overwritten your modem/radio partition, maybe even corrupted. I don't know if you could zero that partition (with dd codes) and then flash one of our radios... Not sure if that would work...
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43096832
Check this post, seems like he made the same thing, see if he solves it, he might help you.
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Didn't your custom recovery stop you from flashing another's phone software
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Exodian said:
Did flash the factory images via Fastboot ?
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yes i did. same problem
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Didn't your custom recovery stop you from flashing another's phone software
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no. it was an aosp rom for galaxy s4, so maybe because of aosp(?)
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yes i did. same problem
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Did you flash all the files? System, boot loader, radio... Something like 6 files? If not I would flash all the files. If so I would flash them again.
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no. it was an aosp rom for galaxy s4, so maybe because of aosp(?)
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No, it's not because it's aosp. Nexus 4 uses aosp but the drivers and all are different on each device.
I'm sorry if I sounded like a total jerk before.
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Install 4.1 via nexus toolkit. Then 4.2. This should install the nexus radio as well.
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Did you flash all the files? System, boot loader, radio... Something like 6 files? If not I would flash all the files. If so I would flash them again.
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yes of course, all the files. i follow efrant's how to guide step per step.
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No, it's not because it's aosp. Nexus 4 uses aosp but the drivers and all are different on each device.
I'm sorry if I sounded like a total jerk before.
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its ok mate i just need a solution because i dont want to sent it for service..
I flash a new rom yesterday for my nexus 4. Unfortunately, it was stuck in the custom rom logo.
I want to fix it via recovery mode. Sadly, my volume key was broken:crying:
Does anybody knows how can I boot my nexus 4 without using volume key? (it was stuck in the custom rom logo.)
Is it an other way that is possible to fix my phone?
And don't pick on my english, I know that is poor:angel:
Use the application goo manager, it gives you the option to reboot into recovery
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Use the application goo manager, it gives you the option to reboot into recovery
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The phone bootloops. Did you try to use adb reboot recovery when bootanimation shows up? It could work
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The phone bootloops. Did you try to use adb reboot recovery when bootanimation shows up? It could work
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I wonder if he made a nandroid. However if your volume Kris are broken obviously you'd want to fix that.
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I'm trying
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The phone bootloops. Did you try to use adb reboot recovery when bootanimation shows up? It could work
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Thank you for your suggestion
I'm trying, but CMD said that my computer cannot found my device
What can I do:crying:
Bouser Cheung said:
Thank you for your suggestion
I'm trying, but CMD said that my computer cannot found my device
What can I do:crying:
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Oh, I try it two times, and that is work
Thank you so much:highfive:
Hello people,
I was rooting my nexus 4.I could unlock the bootloader flash a recovery [cwm] . but when i rebooted i was stuck on bootscreen.
Plz get me out of this........Help
How did you root your phone?
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How did you root your phone?
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From here I followed all the steps : http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
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From here I followed all the steps : http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
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Well,I don't know where it went wrong from that link. Can you boot into recovery?
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Well,I don't know where it went wrong from that link. Can you boot into recovery?
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Yes I can,But now the problem is i earsed everything from the system and again flashing the factory image, what do u say wud it wrk ?
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Yes I can,But now the problem is i earsed everything from the system and again flashing the factory image, what do u say wud it wrk ?
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If you erased everything you can either flash the factory image, my first choice, or sideload a rom in recovery
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If you erased everything you can either flash the factory image, my first choice, or sideload a rom in recovery
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Thanks for your help but i made it .Factory Image could get me the way out.......:good:
Thanks!
kxionk said:
Thanks for your help but i made it .Factory Image could get me the way out.......:good:
Thanks!
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Glad you got it working
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Hi all; I have a soft bricked Nexus 4. I need a way to save it without wiping the files. I have an audio file I need to rescue from the phone. All online solutions I have found so far assume that I can access the phone features/settings (I can't) or that I can remove the battery (I can't - it's a Nexus 4). The phone is stuck in recovery mode.
I'd be hugely appreciative if anyone can tell me how to either:
A) retrieve my audio file from the phone
or
B) unbrick the phone without losing data
Do you have a custom recovery or are you stock? Also, is your bootloader unlocked?
What did you do to get in the condition the phone is on now?
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Do you have a custom recovery or are you stock? Also, is your bootloader unlocked?
What did you do to get in the condition the phone is on now?
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Thanks, jd1639. I *think* the only thing that happened was that the battery went dead. The battery is not dead now.
Recovery Mode screen says fastboot mode and it says locked.
I guess I am stock? I don't do anything fancy to my phone. I'm too much of a noob.
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Thanks, jd1639. I *think* the only thing that happened was that the battery went dead. The battery is not dead now.
Recovery Mode screen says fastboot mode and it says locked.
I guess I am stock? I don't do anything fancy to my phone. I'm too much of a noob.
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Is it working now? If it isn't you'll not be able to recover your file. Doing anything will wipe the device.
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Is it working now? If it isn't you'll not be able to recover your file. Doing anything will wipe the device.
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OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
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OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
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Have you unlocked the bootloader? If you have there's some hope
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OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
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What kinds of things could cause this? Could a dead battery make it do that? Is there a way to get the phone back?
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Have you unlocked the bootloader? If you have there's some hope
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Oh, okay, I will try to figure out how to do that.
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Oh, okay, I will try to figure out how to do that.
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Does anyone know how an unlock can be done (without wiping the phone)?
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Does anyone know how an unlock can be done (without wiping the phone)?
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If you can't boot thart's nothing left to do at this point. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the device. But you might be able to save the device
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