Brick on Install 4.4 - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Greetings!
Sadly I was able to brick my Nexus 4. I used Nexus 4 Toolkit. After that not worked (same error just not such detailed) I used a Guide with a "flash-all.bat". The Flash-all.bat throw following error:
FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.636s
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
error: out of memory
So I whiped all Data in hope to fix it but no way.
After Flashing 4.3 (same Error as above) I was able to use my Handy again on 4.3
So it seems I have some error. Would be great if someone can throw me some tips how to fix all.

Ehnoah said:
Greetings!
Sadly I was able to brick my Nexus 4. I used Nexus 4 Toolkit. After that not worked (same error just not such detailed) I used a Guide with a "flash-all.bat". The Flash-all.bat throw following error:
FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.636s
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
error: out of memory
So I whiped all Data in hope to fix it but no way.
After Flashing 4.3 (same Error as above) I was able to use my Handy again on 4.3
So it seems I have some error. Would be great if someone can throw me some tips how to fix all.
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Firstly is it unlocked? "fastboot oem unlock"
Secondly if you don't mind losing you data you might try.
> fastboot erase boot
> fastboot erase cache
> fastboot erase recovery
> fastboot erase system
> fastboot erase userdata

Hey Thanks for reply! Yes it is unlocked. I will try what you talked about.
Timboe73 said:
Firstly is it unlocked? "fastboot oem unlock"
Secondly if you don't mind losing you data you might try.
> fastboot erase boot
> fastboot erase cache
> fastboot erase recovery
> fastboot erase system
> fastboot erase userdata
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NVM: It seems switch USB-Port helped. Dunno why.

Looking at the errors I don't think so though, seems more like something else with fastboot. You should try flashing each image files individually instead of using a toolkit.
edit: yeah i figure.
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try other a usb port
sometimes is able to be these problems

Related

[GUIDE] Update with fastboot

Guide for installing new security update with fastboot and with a bootloader-unlocked Pixel XL.
This is basically the same thing as usual but with the new structure.
If you have modified a little the stock android (hosts file, root, kernel, etc.), you may experience a fail in OTA update;
If you have a bootloop/soft brick/not sure of the state of your android system;
This is the solution.
This WILL NOT delete your data and apps. This will remove your custom kernel/root/hosts/recovery through (which is a good thing because it will be clean then).
I assume you already have anything to do fastboot command. If not, see this good thread.
1) Download your system image for Marlin (Pixel XL) on google website.
For November update, there are 3 versions:
NDE63U Europe
NDE63V US, except Verizon
NDE63X Verizon
2) Unzip the file marlin-nde63v-factory-a66866ba.zip
3) Unzip inside the new directory (marlin-nde63v) the image-marlin-nde63v.zip
4) Reboot into bootloader
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
5) Execute fastboot commands (assuming the bin is on your PATH)
Code:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-marlin-*.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio-marlin-*.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash system_b system_other.img
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot flash modem modem.img
fastboot reboot
Here we go, you have a fresh unrooted vanilla android with latest security patch.
6) To add TWRP and Root:
Code:
fastboot boot /path/to/twrp.img
In TWRP, install twrp.zip
Reboot into the installed recovery
In TWRP, install supersu.zip
Root thread for more information.
TWRP thread for more information.
** Reserved **
cam30era said:
@firewave,
Thanks for posting the guide. Just like Nexus devices except for the slot files. After unzipping the factory image, I do notice 15 additional files (other than boot, system, vendor, etc) that I've never seen before on a Nexus device. Do you happen to know what those are for, and why we don't flash them if doing a manual fastboot flash?
Thanks, in advance....
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Other files are more for complete reset. There are for example, time-zones data, default crypto key, default /sdcard, bootlocker state, etc.
Only aboot.img is obscure for me. I'm at work so I can't dig into it, but I updated my pixel xl without issue that way.
I'm also add EX kernel and root again without issue.
firewave said:
Other files are more for complete reset. There are for example, time-zones data, default crypto key, default /sdcard, bootlocker state, etc.
Only aboot.img is obscure for me. I'm at work so I can't dig into it, but I updated my pixel xl without issue that way.
I'm also add EX kernel and root again without issue.
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aboot is actually part of the bootloader.
death2all110 said:
aboot is actually part of the bootloader.
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yep, it's why I'm unsure what to do with. Probably nothing.
I will loopmount the file at home and see.
Will this FDR the phone or just apply the update? I am currently on a Verizon Pixel XL Rooted/Unlocked and on the P build. Thanks for any information.
wx9kvh said:
Will this FDR the phone or just apply the update? I am currently on a Verizon Pixel XL Rooted/Unlocked and on the P build. Thanks for any information.
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In the op in bold, he said it will not erase your data or apps
C:\android>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-marlin-*.img
error: cannot load 'bootloader-marlin-*.img'
C:\android>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.105s
C:\android>fastboot flash radio radio-marlin-*.img
< waiting for any device >
error: cannot load 'radio-marlin-*.img'
C:\android>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.048s
C:\android>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'boot' (26405 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.001s
C:\android>fastboot flash system system.img
< waiting for any device >
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
I am getting the above error but it proceeds to do all other commands. Then I get hung up at the Google screen. Any suggestions? I can get into the bootloader. I've tried the fastboot commands twice now...same result
dablitzkrieg said:
C:\android>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-marlin-*.img
error: cannot load 'bootloader-marlin-*.img'
C:\android>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.105s
C:\android>fastboot flash radio radio-marlin-*.img
< waiting for any device >
error: cannot load 'radio-marlin-*.img'
C:\android>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.048s
C:\android>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'boot' (26405 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.001s
C:\android>fastboot flash system system.img
< waiting for any device >
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
I am getting the above error but it proceeds to do all other commands. Then I get hung up at the Google screen. Any suggestions? I can get into the bootloader. I've tried the fastboot commands twice now...same result
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Yes! Your using an old ADB / Fastboot combo...
See my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69578798&postcount=74
Post if that does not resolve.
Also stop using wildcards "*". Use absolute paths.
chapelfreak said:
In the op in bold, he said it will not erase your data or apps
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That was not in the original post. I screenshot the OP, the part about adding a kernel or custom ROM at the bottom was also added. But thanks for the update.
wx9kvh said:
That was not in the original post. I screenshot the OP, the part about adding a kernel or custom ROM at the bottom was also added. But thanks for the update.
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That makes sense, our posts are an hour apart or so.
Scott said:
Yes! Your using an old ADB / Fastboot combo...
See my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69578798&postcount=74
Post if that does not resolve.
Also stop using wildcards "*". Use absolute paths.
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I appreciate the help. The link you provided me, I've downloaded it, but for some reason cant launch the app after I unzip the file. I've been at this for like 4 hours. I've tried so many different things and can't get past the Google screen. Please help
I was able to utilize the old tool. I'm all set. Thanks
chapelfreak said:
That makes sense, our posts are an hour apart or so.
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Lol. No big deal haha.
Scott said:
Yes! Your using an old ADB / Fastboot combo...
See my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69578798&postcount=74
Post if that does not resolve.
Also stop using wildcards "*". Use absolute paths.
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Scott...can I flash the radio.img from V to the Verizon X. This radio is horrible
ADB Sideload Works too
Alternatively, use the instructions found on this page followed by a re-flash of your preferred kernel and a fastboot boottoroot to regain root.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/ota
So i just followed all of these instructions, and when going into about phone, it shows that i am now on an N build and still with the October security patch. What did i miss?
Update :
I believe I fixed the issue. The little window with the commands in it for some reason had scrolled up and I missed the flashing the "bootloader-marlin-*" step.
Update 2 :
I am now on X with the November security update. GREAT GUIDE!
Followed it to a T and soft bricked mine so now trying to find a way to fix or toss it out the windows haha. Just a heads up guys.
Ended up using the skipsoft tool and pushing a factory update same results but lost data/apps no biggie.
This is odd i followed the instructions trying to flash X to my phone coming from NDE63P and somehow ended up on NDE63N (Ignore this i missed a command)
What steps do I need to add if I want to completely restore back to factory settings (format userdata)? Or would it be the same to just factory reset through the newly restored stock recovery?

Failed to load system.img for OS 7.1.1 on Nexus 6P

Hi,
I am currently flashing my Nexus 6P with OS 7.1.1
After executing flash-all.bat as suggested on Android factory images i get the below error:
"sending 'bootloader' (3532 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.103s]
writing 'bootloader'...
OKAY [ 0.202s]
finished. total time: 0.317s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.081s]
finished. total time: 0.084s
sending 'radio' (48728 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.086s]
writing 'radio'...
OKAY [ 2.175s]
finished. total time: 3.267s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.018s
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'
failed to allocate -1473177068 bytes
error: update package missing system.img
Press any key to exit..."
Can anyone help out in this? Not sure what does failed to allocate -1473177068 bytes means? How can I solve this.
Try flashing each IMG file manually.
Don't use the flash-all.bat program. Manually type in your fastboot commands.
Extract that big ZIP you have in the same folder with your flash-all.bat. You'll see a bunch of img files called vendor.img, system.img, etc.
Once extracted, run the following commands in order. Replace "partition" with the img file name. Example: fastboot format system
fastboot format partition (if it gives an error, try fastboot erase partition).
fastboot flash partition imgfile
fastboot format cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Examples of what things should look like:
fastboot format system
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot format cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
<once rebooted, shouldn't take more than 2 seconds>
fastboot format vendor
fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
fastboot format cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
<again, reboot, ~2 seconds>
If at any time it says it can't format memory type or something similar, usually this is for bootloader, radio and boot partitions, use fastboot erase boot (fastboot erase bootloader, fastboot erase radio).
Do this for each of the files, except for userdata - don't even flash that, just format userdata and skip the flash userdata part.
Also, flash your recovery of TWRP, the latest, and make sure that you boot to recovery first, before you boot the phone all together.
Did you verify the checksum of the image?
DON'T DO THAT...
Wiltron said:
fastboot erase bootloader
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This will be your last fastboot command... Phone bricked.
To the OP, you should solve your flash-all problem as this script is the recommended way to flash factory images. You need some disk space (like 4 or 5GB)
rchtk said:
DON'T DO THAT...
This will be your last fastboot command... Phone bricked.
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As long as you flash the bootloader again prior to rebooting you're fine.
I do this weekly with new builds of various ROMs.
Wiltron said:
As long as you flash the bootloader again prior to rebooting you're fine.
I do this weekly with new builds of various ROMs.
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I find it way too risky tbh and don't see any added value in doing this.
rchtk said:
I find it way too risky tbh and don't see any added value in doing this.
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Yeah, no reason to advise this. Especially in a thread of someone who may or may not be comfortable using fastboot. Risk > Reward 100%
Not like any 'gremlins' get left behind when updating a bootloader.
OP, just read and follow the beginner sticky thread and you'll do just fine. This one.
RoyJ said:
Yeah, no reason to advise this. Especially in a thread of someone who may or may not be comfortable using fastboot. Risk > Reward 100%
Not like any 'gremlins' get left behind when updating a bootloader.
OP, just read and follow the beginner sticky thread and you'll do just fine. This one.
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Thank you RoyJ.....it worked
I did the "fastboot flash system system.img" and it says "FAILED <remote: data too large>. Never have any problem with the monthly updates before.
wormbaby11 said:
I did the "fastboot flash system system.img" and it says "FAILED <remote: data too large>. Never have any problem with the monthly updates before.
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Googling wasn't much help in this case, found threads mostly for old HTC phones around 2013. However I did find one user trying to install 7.1 on his 5X which was able to solve his own issue by updating his Android tools in the SDK.
If you don't already have it, download and install the Android SDK. Follow the link I posted above and there's a section about how to install it.
Open the SDK Manager and under the section named "Tools" you should see; "Android SDK Tools" & "Android SDK Platform-tools".
Check to see if there's an update. I just noticed there is an available update on my PC. SDK Tools & SDK Platform-tools updated versions are 25.2.3 & 25.0.1, respectively. Update and reboot your PC and that should solve your issue. Let us know if that works for you.
Edit: Also, this is more than just a monthly security update. It was a bump up from 7.0.0 to 7.1.1. In any version bump like that, it never hurts to make sure the SDK is up to date.
Thanks Roy, that did the trick.
RoyJ said:
Googling wasn't much help in this case, found threads mostly for old HTC phones around 2013. However I did find one user trying to install 7.1 on his 5X which was able to solve his own issue by updating his Android tools in the SDK.
If you don't already have it, download and install the Android SDK. Follow the link I posted above and there's a section about how to install it.
Open the SDK Manager and under the section named "Tools" you should see; "Android SDK Tools" & "Android SDK Platform-tools".
Check to see if there's an update. I just noticed there is an available update on my PC. SDK Tools & SDK Platform-tools updated versions are 25.2.3 & 25.0.1, respectively. Update and reboot your PC and that should solve your issue. Let us know if that works for you.
Edit: Also, this is more than just a monthly security update. It was a bump up from 7.0.0 to 7.1.1. In any version bump like that, it never hurts to make sure the SDK is up to date.
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Glad to hear you got it working!
[Guide] Fool/Noob proof way to do clean installs on Nexus Devices
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexu...talls-t3518311
try this clean install should work

Unable to format in TWRP

When I try to wipe internal it says
Code:
Wiping internal storage -- /data/media...
Error opening: '/data/media' (No such file or directory)
When I try to format instead - I get even more errors:
Code:
Formatting Data using make_ext4fs...
Failed to mount '/data' (Device or resource busy)
Failed to mount '/data' (Device or resource busy)
Unable to recreate /data/media folder.
You may need to reboot recovery to be able to use /data again.
Updating partition details...
Failed to mount '/data' (Device or resource busy)
...done
Is this because of encryption? And if so - this is weird because I never encrypted my device. I currently have no OS and just trying to unsoftbrick my phone.
specialk00 said:
...Is this because of encryption? And if so - this is weird because I never encrypted my device. I currently have no OS and just trying to unsoftbrick my phone.
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Use fastboot and make sure you are using the latest binaries. Format system, userdata and cache. Upon booting for the first time, the 6P automatically defaults to encryption- unless you intervene and stop it from doing so.
v12xke said:
Use fastboot and make sure you are using the latest binaries. Format system, userdata and cache. Upon booting for the first time, the 6P automatically defaults to encryption- unless you intervene and stop it from doing so.
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Yep, I just fixed it somehow, I think it was related to MTP in TWRP. However now I'm stuck with a different issue. No matter what I flash in fastboot - I get
Code:
C:\Users\Nexusflip\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery D:\Downloads\angler\twrp-3.1.1-0-angler.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (16948 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.003s
I always get this weird "No error" thing.
specialk00 said:
Yep, I just fixed it somehow, I think it was related to MTP in TWRP. However now I'm stuck with a different issue. No matter what I flash in fastboot - I get
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Are you sure you are using the latest binaries? Hash checked the TWRP file? Put TWRP img in your fastboot folder? Format/erase recovery partition?
v12xke said:
Are you sure you are using the latest binaries? Hash checked the TWRP file? Put TWRP img in your fastboot folder? Format/erase recovery partition?
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Yes I'm using the latest binaries - I got them via Android SDK and updated everything. I checked the ones you linked and they are exactly the same.
Regarding the hash check - this has nothing to do with the file being corrupted. This happens with ANY file I try to flash.
I tried putting the TWRP img in my fastboot folder and the results are the same.
Erasing the recovery partition gives the same error.
Code:
C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.009s
specialk00 said:
Yes I'm using the latest binaries - I got them via Android SDK and updated everything. I checked the ones you linked and they are exactly the same. Regarding the hash check - this has nothing to do with the file being corrupted. This happens with ANY file I try to flash. I tried putting the TWRP img in my fastboot folder and the results are the same. Erasing the recovery partition gives the same error.
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Were you able to successfully fastboot format userdata, system and cache with no errors? Did you get the same error using format as you did erase recovery? Is your phone bootlooping ? If yes, then your phone may have the BLOD. There are a few instances of users still having access to recovery mode, but not being able to flash anything. If you flash a full stock image with flash-all.bat, it finishes but the phone still loops then you likely have the BLOD.
v12xke said:
Were you able to successfully fastboot format userdata, system and cache with no errors? Did you get the same error using format as you did erase recovery? Is your phone bootlooping ? If yes, then your phone may have the BLOD. There are a few instances of users still having access to recovery mode, but not being able to flash anything. If you flash a full stock image with flash-all.bat, it finishes but the phone still loops then you likely have the BLOD.
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I tried minimal adb & fastboot (bit older version) and got this.
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-angler.img
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'recovery' (16948 KB)...
FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.007s
Then I tried another old version of fastboot - got one from july 2016 (23.0.1) and nothing happened when executing flash or format commands.
Then I tried normal, latest fastboot and both (new & old) versions of fastboot gave me this error.
Code:
C:\Users\Nexusflip\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot erase userdata
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
finished. total time: 0.023s
Then I tried to format (instead of erase)
Code:
C:\Users\Nexusflip\AppData\Local\Android\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot format userdata
FAILED (command write failed (No error))
I don't know if my phone is bootlooping because I don't have OS installed and my internal storage is squeaky clean. All this crap didn't just start out of nowhere - I flashed 8.0.0 dev preview 2 images through TWRP. I know I'm not the brightest. When I launch flash-all.bat it's just blank and does nothing at all.
specialk00 said:
I don't know if my phone is bootlooping because I don't have OS installed and my internal storage is squeaky clean. All this crap didn't just start out of nowhere - I flashed 8.0.0 dev preview 2 images through TWRP. I know I'm not the brightest. When I launch flash-all.bat it's just blank and does nothing at all.
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It sounds to me like your internal storage (memory) is bad. Bottom line is that if you can't format your basic partitions successfully, you will not be able to flash a full ROM. If you don't believe your memory is bad, you can search the 6P forums for the Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) & EDL mode. There is a rescue binary for the 6P floating around that some people have been successful in using restoring corrupt partitions, presumably because it works at the hardware level.
v12xke said:
It sounds to me like your internal storage (memory) is bad. Bottom line is that if you can't format your basic partitions successfully, you will not be able to flash a full ROM. If you don't believe your memory is bad, you can search the 6P forums for the Qualcomm Flash Image Loader (QFIL) & EDL mode. There is a rescue binary for the 6P floating around that some people have been successful in using restoring corrupt partitions, presumably because it works at the hardware level.
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What should I do from now on? I have no idea what to do. The device has been bricked for 24 hours now.
This is the closest I've found to my problem. Also on a Nexus 6P. https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/zip-file-signature-verification-error-t3561054
I tried adb reboot edl and it says error: closed. So not even that works.
specialk00 said:
What should I do from now on? I have no idea what to do. The device has been bricked for 24 hours now. This is the closest I've found to my problem. Also on a Nexus 6P. https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/zip-file-signature-verification-error-t3561054
I tried adb reboot edl and it says error: closed. So not even that works.
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Stock fastboot does not support boot to EDL. You need a modified fastboot, BUT getting to EDL mode won't help you until you have all the proper tools and 6P specific files. I don't want to get your hopes up. I think your device is not recoverable due to a hardware issue (bad memory). If you are looking for a learning project to keep you busy with very little hope of success, keep digging. If you need a working phone, you need to buy another one, or a 6P replacement motherboard from a screen damaged parts phone. Unfortunately, there have been many onboard memory failures on the 6P.
I fixed the problem. It turned out to be a faulty USB-C to USB-A cable. The only problems were with file transfer-related commands. I then tried transferring a 1 kb file, then 1 mb (failed) then 200kb, then 300kb (failed). So it turns out the cable is ****ty. Wow. And nothing is corrupted. I'm typing this from my phone now.

Troubles installing Lineage

Apologies if this should be in another location/is already covered, I am very, very new to this.
I recently purchase the Essential Phone in-hopes of running Lineage OS & have run into some problems.
I was able to unlock the bootloader, even though it was a massive pain to do & did not go smoothly.
When attempting to erase with fastboot -w I received the following;
Warning: Device A/B support is outdated. Bootloader update required.
wiping userdata...
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type not supported.
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (remote: Check device console.)
finished. total time: 0.001s
PS C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\PH 1>
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
Maybe post this in the Lineage thread... but also make sure you're using the latest drivers and the latest ADB/SDK tools.
codestark said:
Apologies if this should be in another location/is already covered, I am very, very new to this.
I recently purchase the Essential Phone in-hopes of running Lineage OS & have run into some problems.
I was able to unlock the bootloader, even though it was a massive pain to do & did not go smoothly.
When attempting to erase with fastboot -w I received the following;
Warning: Device A/B support is outdated. Bootloader update required.
wiping userdata...
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type not supported.
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (remote: Check device console.)
finished. total time: 0.001s
PS C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\PH 1>
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
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Sounds like a outdated ADB tools or drivers.
codestark said:
Apologies if this should be in another location/is already covered, I am very, very new to this.
I recently purchase the Essential Phone in-hopes of running Lineage OS & have run into some problems.
I was able to unlock the bootloader, even though it was a massive pain to do & did not go smoothly.
When attempting to erase with fastboot -w I received the following;
Warning: Device A/B support is outdated. Bootloader update required.
wiping userdata...
Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.
File system type not supported.
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (remote: Check device console.)
finished. total time: 0.001s
PS C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot\PH 1>
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated!
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Are you using the USB cord you got with the phone?
USB-C to USB-C?
Or a USB to USB-C cord?

Motorola g5 plus xt1680 has dead

hello friends I have the motorola g5 plus xt1680 by telcel. I have the bootloader blocked and I also have many files in memory that I do not want to lose.
I got a security patch which I downloaded and installed correctly, after updating my mistake I let the cell phone completely discharge, reaching the battery at 0%, after this I can not turn on the device stays in the motorola logo.
I have already tried to flash firmwares using adb but I can not mark me error, errors similar to this one:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'partition' (45 KB)...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
(bootloader) Cancelling
gpt.default.xml
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.066s
for more than download firmware images, all of them make me the same error and I can not find the solution on the internet.
I have been several days and can not find a solution, it is very important not to lose my files that I have on my cell phone.
Would any of you help me please?
Have u tried using the Moto Smart Assist to reflash the phone? It should automatically detect the correct firmware for you.
But if you want to flash one of the firmwares you have, leave out the "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" and "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img" commands and the flash should work fine. Apparently the update you took updated the partition tables on your device so you either have to flash without downgrading or flash using the exact firmware that the gpt.bin file is using.
If you need to get your files off first, download TWRP here, and then copy it into the directory where you have fastboot and run
"fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-1-potter.img" and then scroll down with the vol keys until you get reboot to recovery. (If it doesn't flash correctly you may have to push vol key down to reboot bootloader and try flash again) After inside TWRP, you should be able to use your password to decrypt your data and then use a USB cable to get your things off the phone or take a TWRP backup of your data / internal storage partitions and restore those after a fresh flash.
Drkmatr1984 said:
Have u tried using the Moto Smart Assist to reflash the phone? It should automatically detect the correct firmware for you.
But if you want to flash one of the firmwares you have, leave out the "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" and "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img" commands and the flash should work fine. Apparently the update you took updated the partition tables on your device so you either have to flash without downgrading or flash using the exact firmware that the gpt.bin file is using.
If you need to get your files off first, download TWRP here, and then copy it into the directory where you have fastboot and run
"fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.3-1-potter.img" and then scroll down with the vol keys until you get reboot to recovery. (If it doesn't flash correctly you may have to push vol key down to reboot bootloader and try flash again) After inside TWRP, you should be able to use your password to decrypt your data and then use a USB cable to get your things off the phone or take a TWRP backup of your data / internal storage partitions and restore those after a fresh flash.
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thanks, I had already tried to revive my phone with moto smart assist but the software tells me that my phone is not compatible.
I can install twrp if I have the bootloader blocked or I need to open the bootloader to use twrp? but when I open the bootloader my phone restarts from the factory that will erase all my files
I think I've already got the most recent security patch that is updated, apparently this is:
https://mega.nz/#!jxUEXazJ!TVU8n458ZZwd5TfP12I_uEvslYgGc5vakyUaOeSqMOs
can I install that version on my cellphone without any risk ?
then I can flash it without losing my data by omitting the command fastboot erase userdata or is it more advisable to use the ocpion of twrp to recover my data as you explain my friend?
Thank you very much for the help
Well, if the bootloader is locked, then you can't flash TWRP until you unlock it, which you can't do because you can't get into the system to enable OEM unlocking from developer options. So you're pretty limited to what you can do...
I believe fastboot flashing everything using the exact same firmware as your most recent update, but omitting the gpt.bin, bootloader, and userdata commands would work.
I tried to flash the last ota for the motorola g5 plus and now I can install almost everything but when it comes time to flash the following commands it marks me error:
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase logo
and now how do I fix that I reboot the device and it keeps giving me boot on the motorola logo
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.006s
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.005s
and now how can I solve that someone help me
july48 said:
I tried to flash the last ota for the motorola g5 plus and now I can install almost everything but when it comes time to flash the following commands it marks me error:
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase logo
and now how do I fix that I reboot the device and it keeps giving me boot on the motorola logo
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.006s
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.005s
and now how can I solve that someone help me
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Why don't use ADB pull command to pull the data from device and run the all command of flashing except bootloader and gpt.
riyan65 said:
Why don't use ADB pull command to pull the data from device and run the all command of flashing except bootloader and gpt.
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I think the problem is he can't get past bootloader so no ADB commands for him to have access to, and his bootloader is locked and since his system won't boot he can't turn on OEM unlocking to unlock it to flash TWRP or something similar to give him ADB commands.
july48 said:
I tried to flash the last ota for the motorola g5 plus and now I can install almost everything but when it comes time to flash the following commands it marks me error:
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase logo
and now how do I fix that I reboot the device and it keeps giving me boot on the motorola logo
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.006s
c:\Herramientas ADB\platform-tools>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
bootloader Permission denied
FAILED remote failure
finished. total time: 0.005s
and now how can I solve that someone help me
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Your problems are not related to the errors for "customize" and "clogo". These entries are for customazions made by Moto Maker and it's normal that they fail if you don't have any of these.
If your device doesn't boot you may have downgraded your bootloader in the past.
I have already tried to omit the bootloader and gpt commands, and I still have the same problems only in that part of the code, having the bootloader blocked limits me a lot, I do not know if I have to wait for the firmware of my phone company Telcel to flash it by adb and see if only so I retrieve the phone.
I do not know what else to try if there is any other solution
july48 said:
I have already tried to omit the bootloader and gpt commands, and I still have the same problems only in that part of the code, having the bootloader blocked limits me a lot, I do not know if I have to wait for the firmware of my phone company Telcel to flash it by adb and see if only so I retrieve the phone.
I do not know what else to try if there is any other solution
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If you have the most recent firmware you don't need to omit the bootloader and gpt commands, and the clogo and customize commands almost always fail, you don't even really need them.
If it's still not booting I'm not sure what else to tell you to try. Someone in another one of my posts suggested trying to boot with "fastboot boot boot.img" and then possibly you could switch on OEM unlocking from the developer options, then reboot, unlock bootloader, and flash again or flash TWRP and use recovery to recover from there.
But I'm not guaranteeing that will do anything other than be stuck at boot logo.

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