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Hello,
I tried installing a ROM (Axura) for the first time on my Vibrant. This is what I did:
1. Rooted using z4root's app.
2. Backed up installed ROM (stock 2.1 update 1) using ROM Manager app.
3. Installed CWM.
4. Downloaded Axura v2.3.0.0 from their forum.
5. Placed it in internal SD and renamed to update.zip (backed up the original on my external SD). <-- Possibly the cause of my dismay.
6. Installed it through CWM.
It was installing fine till it got stuck at the fourth "copying file..." line. Was there for over an hour. Now, every time I boot my device it shows Vibrant splash screen and goes to Android System Recovery instead of loading up.
Can anyone please help me out? I think it's a soft brick, since recovery is still being loaded up. Please!
NOTE:
1. reinstall packages gives this error:
E:Can't open /sdcard/update.zip
(bad)
2. abd displays: "error: device not found".
1st you should not have changed auxura to update.zip
You need to odin back to stock.
I might be wrong
But changing name doesnt really matter. It look like u just got a bad download. Odin back and redownload the Rom.
bionix 1.2.1 with adw launcher ex
Yes odin back to stock. Then Root, then get CWM and install. Do not rename the Axura or any custom rom,, this will make it hard for you keeping track. THen after root go to recovery >install rom on sd card> choose> then find the one you want and click that one and you are good to go.
thanks for all the responses! I tried ODIN, but the issue is I can never get into download mode. If I press vol+/- and power I get into recovery. When I try the same with USB connected, the screen keeps looping at the charge screen.
ODIN was able to detect the device in recovery mode at times. but if I try recovery it gives cannot open port.
I'm following the steps (and the required files) from androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
Turn the phone off hold up & down on the vibrant volume then plug the usb in while holding it down. Make sure odin is open first. No need to touch the power button.
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When I try vol+/- and then plugging in the usb (not pressing power at all), it still brings me to recovery screen. the only difference is it skips the "Vibrant SAMSUNG" splash screen.
Also, i realized tht connecting to a different usb port, the command "adb devices" lists the device in recovery. but "adb reboot download" (or any othr reboot command) simply hangs thr, until break command is given..
Any help to get me into download mode? it's been only 4 months, I don't want to discard the device so soon.
azoicwight said:
When I try vol+/- and then plugging in the usb (not pressing power at all), it still brings me to recovery screen. the only difference is it skips the "Vibrant SAMSUNG" splash screen.
Also, i realized tht connecting to a different usb port, the command "adb devices" lists the device in recovery. but "adb reboot download" (or any othr reboot command) simply hangs thr, until break command is given..
Any help to get me into download mode? it's been only 4 months, I don't want to discard the device so soon.
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Did you try pulling your battery. then press vol + - while holding the power button while inserting the battery?
I have rooted using the rooting toolkit.
Great toolkit by the way.
That gave me a cwm.
I installed ROM manager n choose the cwm touch.
Now I have a nice touch version cwm.
But I can only enter it via ROM toolbox or ROM manager in app option
The power + volume own combo doesn't work anymore.
Naturally I googled n search about this.
Is a common issue and the solution is usually this 2
Use adb, I have no idea how.
Plug a USB cable.
I love the USB cable idea but I don't get how it works.
There is no description on it.
I plug my USB cable, and try the combo,
I got into boot menu, I navigate to recovery, and it got stuck there
What should I do?
I'm worry to flash anything fearing I can't get back to recovery if my tab don't boot.
Well one way to get abound it is any CM10 Rom. You old the power button, click rebppt then select reboot recovery to reboot into it. It kinda is a problem if you don't want to flash anything though.........
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dumb questions: did you plug it into computer? does adb work when you do so? If these two are true, I imagine the three button method should work when plugged in.
(But I'm just speculating, really.)
If adb does work, then worst case scenario you should be able to "adb reboot bootloader".
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dumb questions: did you plug it into computer? does adb work when you do so? If these two are true, I imagine the three button method should work when plugged in.
(But I'm just speculating, really.)
If adb does work, then worst case scenario you should be able to "adb reboot bootloader".
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I need to plug it to a PC? Oh gosh, feel so noon now.
I totally duno about adb, never tried it before.
I need to get to a PC n try the combo button again.
mtxx1 said:
I need to plug it to a PC? Oh gosh, feel so noon now.
I totally duno about adb, never tried it before.
I need to get to a PC n try the combo button again.
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You don't have a computer/laptop?
Maybe you don't need adb, I was just speculating. I wouldn't know since I basically have adb all the time.
Choose boot into recovery in Tomorrow manager or grab terminal emulate of play and type
Su
Reboot recovery
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Thanks for the USB Trick
I manage to get it to work already.
Just plug the USB cable to the tablet, and connect it to a computer.
Then use the power and volume down combo to boot into cwm recovery.
Previously I tried the combo only with the USB cable, but not plugged to a computer.
why we need to plug in a pc???, my phone doesnt need....
just power + volume down!
swisstourist said:
why we need to plug in a pc???, my phone doesnt need....
just power + volume down!
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How do you do it?
If I use that key combo,
It will lead me to a menu, I use volume button to select recovery,
The tab will then just stuck at the Google logo and never enter cwm.
It is a bug in the bootloader... many threads about it.
Simple fix use quickboot app. Press a button and you're in recovery. No keyboard needed.
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I just went into Fastboot, Power, both volume keys then scrolled to recovery... worked like a charm... dunno why it wouldnt.
Unless set by CWM, Nexus 7 will automatically try to restore the stock recovery that's why you are stuck. Once in CWM recovery, there should be an option to block android from doing so.
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It is really easy to get into Clockworkmod Recovery. Install Rom Manager vv5.0.2.1 from the market and Flash ClockworkMod Recovery. It should list recovery 6.0.1.0. Then choose Reboot into Recovery from Rom Manager. Done. Now you have the full CWM recovery with access to all the things you don't have in stock recovery.
Hi
I can't seem to access my device since rooting and unlocking it. I rooted and unlocked straight after receiving the phone
Any ideas?
I need to copy the super Su over and can't...
Thanks
Nick
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Does adb recognize the device? If running adb devices shows your device as connected. Run adb push supersu-filename.zip /sdcard/. This should get the zip on to your phone.
EDIT: Upon further review, why are you trying to copy SuperSU.zip to the phone if you are already rooted?
Thanks for the reply Karth:
Im stuck at this point on this guide:
14. Once your phone finishes booting up transfer "CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip" which in located in RootNexus4 folder, to your phone.
15. Next, we will enter back into ClockworkMod Recovery Mode. Unplug your phone then, press the volume up, volume down, and power button all at the same time. When your phone vibrates let go of the power button, but keep holding onto the volume up and down button.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html?m=1
The device just wont show up when plugged in via USB
Thanks
N
I tried unrooting my phone, but it got stuck in a boot loop.
When I try to enter to recovery mode to factory reset I get an android lying on its back with a red triangle.
I've tried a bunch of combinations of buttons, but the phone just turns off if I hold power + volume up.
In cmd prompt on the PC type: adb reboot recovery. That should work.
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nmunro said:
I tried unrooting my phone, but it got stuck in a boot loop.
When I try to enter to recovery mode to factory reset I get an android lying on its back with a red triangle.
I've tried a bunch of combinations of buttons, but the phone just turns off if I hold power + volume up.
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that is the stock recovery. what you want to do is flash the factory img via the bootloader/fastboot.
You have the buttons right, but you don't really hold the two down. It's a bit tricky but once you figure out the exact way to do it, it's easy.
Press and hold the power button then immediately after press volume up. Then let go. The menu will appear.
gee2012 said:
In cmd prompt on the PC type: adb reboot recovery. That should work.
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It said:
daemon not running, starting it now
daemon started successfully
error:device not found
Still not working...
El Daddy said:
You have the buttons right, but you don't really hold the two down. It's a bit tricky but once you figure out the exact way to do it, it's easy.
Press and hold the power button then immediately after press volume up. Then let go. The menu will appear.
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nmunro said:
It said:
daemon not running, starting it now
daemon started successfully
error:device not found
Still not working...
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Reinstall the usb drivers and turn on usb debugging in settings/developer options.
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Reinstall the usb drivers and turn on usb debugging in settings/developer options.
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I have USB debugging on, re-installed the device driver and under device manager it shows Samsung Android ADB device.
Still says device not found.
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I have USB debugging on, re-installed the device driver and under device manager it shows Samsung Android ADB device.
Still says device not found.
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Your device should be called Nexus 4 and not Samsung. Install the drivers from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1996051, after that connect the phone through usb, look in device manager and delete the device. Reconnect again and choose manualy wich drivers to install and choose the driver you just installed. Now your device is called Nexus 4.
your stock recovery over wrote your custom recovery and that made the little android with the triangle come up. all you have to do is reflash a custom recovery using fastboot.
go to zedomax channel at www.nexus4root.com and he gives you video instructions using the cmd on your computer
Try this:
Go into bootloader and recovery
You will see the android with the red triangle
hold power and press volume up (tricky part)
wipe cache
If this doesnt work try doing a factory reset instead
Hey guys,
So my Verizon G2 was on the stock rom with root. I wanted to install TWRP on it and flash a rom but couldn't get to that due to the fact that I couldn't get TWRP running after I tried flashing it with Flashify(I did this after having the first OTA). Another OTA came up today and I legit accidentally hit install now. I'm currently stuck at fastboot and I can't even get into download mode or anything. Hard factory reset doesn't work either, I just get :
[2950] Fastboot mode started
[2970] udc_start()
and nothing happens. I really hope I didn't brick my phone.. Please help!
Thank you!
I was given a G2 that was bricked, all it would do is sit on the LG screen forever. I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960 and put the factory firmware on the phone. I never took any of the OTA's cause the phone wouldn't even boot up, but I would think its close to the same situation. The guide posted above worked for me
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I was given a G2 that was bricked, all it would do is sit on the LG screen forever. I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960 and put the factory firmware on the phone. I never took any of the OTA's cause the phone wouldn't even boot up, but I would think its close to the same situation. The guide posted above worked for me
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I can't get to download mode, so this is a no go for me Can't even do an ADB Shell because the phone isn't being detected due to being stuck in fastboot.
It won't do anything when you hold the vol down and plug the usb in?
timjp692 said:
It won't do anything when you hold the vol down and plug the usb in?
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Damnit-- I am in the same boat. Vol down or up when plugging in does nothing-- just a glowing black screen after the LG logo. Device manager is only seeing it as a qhusb_bulk device even though the lg drivers are installed. None of the tools recognize it at this point. Almost ready to give up and call it bricked.
Did you make sure the phone is completely off? If you hold power and volume down buttons, it will shut off. Once its completely off you hold the volume down and continue to hold it while your plugging in the USB. I believe the drivers have to be installed as well.
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Listen, to power off the device press and hold the power button, it may take up to 10-15 sec but it will power down.
Go to this thread and follow the instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
If you follow them exactly as stated, it will flash you to 100% out of the box stock, you WILL lose root and SD storage FYI.
I did this last night and it does work, just don't move to the next step until you are 100% sure you've completed the last.
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I was able to finally get TWRP onto my phone last night, so I'm no longer stuck at fastboot. However, I'm not just stuck at recovery. Even after flashing a custom rom, I keep getting sent back to recovery. I did notice however, if I go to backup, the data partition is at 0mb, despite formatting data and cache already. I tried the dd commands in the link above with adb, and I get nothing(file doesn't exist). I'm at a loss. What can I do now?
Flash it back to factory and start over
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timjp692 said:
Flash it back to factory and start over
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I'm in the same spot as the OP. I WOULD flash it back to stock but I can't get it in download mode. Even when I power it off and then hold down volume down and plug in usb to computer it just boots into TWRP. Any other suggestions to get into download mode?
I haven't used twrp in a while but doesn't it have an option for using adb shell?
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timjp692 said:
I haven't used twrp in a while but doesn't it have an option for using adb shell?
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Yeah, ADB isn't seeing my phone though even though I've used it many times with other phones, most recently my Note 3. I installed the G2 VZW drivers but it's still not seeing it....
This is the only thing that worked for me...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Big ups to thecubed, but I found I needed a few more steps. When you get not enough memory message, hit arrow button back to TWRP home screen. Then reboot, shut off again, then go into download mode. Lg Flashtool may work for you, but it didnt for me as it couldnt validate cdc serial. I downloaded LG update recovery tool from LG, and i have a phone agqin. But you are now going to be updated to VS98012B, and you will not be able to root again. Hope this helped....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Big ups to thecubed, but I found I needed a few more steps. When you get not enough memory message, hit arrow button back to TWRP home screen. Then reboot, shut off again, then go into download mode. Lg Flashtool may work for you, but it didnt for me as it couldnt validate cdc serial. I downloaded LG update recovery tool from LG, and i have a phone agqin. But you are now going to be updated to VS98012B, and you will not be able to root again. Hope this helped....
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Thanks for the help, but do I type that into the command prompt on my computer? Do I go into the terminal command option in TWRP? Totally confused on how to do it...
I know it took me all night...im kinda noobie...
Ok bear with me...use the second option from thecubes link, when in TWRP, go into terminal command, it will open a bunch of file options...ignore those and hit select on bottom right. That will start the command which will give you two sets of 6 figure numbers beginning with 6 and an out of memory error. Again ignore....hit back arrow till back to main screen and try what i said before. Again I am kinda a noob, so if my directions are confusing be patient and i will try to help.
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Ok bear with me...use the second option from thecubes link, when in TWRP, go into terminal command, it will open a bunch of file options...ignore those and hit select on bottom right. That will start the command which will give you two sets of 6 figure numbers beginning with 6 and an out of memory error. Again ignore....hit back arrow till back to main screen and try what i said before. Again I am kinda a noob, so if my directions are confusing be patient and i will try to help.
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Ok, I did that and it seemed to work but it won't boot at all now and won't go into download mode by holding down volume down and inserting the usb cable from computer....
Yeah I can't help you with that, sorry. I always had adb shell working so I could run the lg flash tools. Your just typing the command from the link that was posted into twrp?
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slide83 said:
Ok, I did that and it seemed to work but it won't boot at all now and won't go into download mode by holding down volume down and inserting the usb cable from computer....
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To enter download mode power off phone, hold up volume only then plug into pc. Once there you should be stuck at logo screen but now lg updater will recognize your device.
Aegis1973 said:
To enter download mode power off phone, hold up volume only then plug into pc. Once there you should be stuck at logo screen but now lg updater will recognize your device.
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Ok, I was doing volume up instead of volume down. I could have sworn it said volume down!
slide83 said:
Ok, I was doing volume up instead of volume down. I could have sworn it said volume down!
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Dont worry I did the same
Down volume is recovery, up is download. Let me know if you get your phone back.