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SOLVED - I have a bricking situation...please help

Please help me. I recently unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7 and then installed Glazed Jellybean. The ROM was fine apart from borders on the homescreen so I attempted to replace this launcher with the stock launcher from a Nandroid backup using Titanium Backup. Long story short I now have a device that won't go past the boot animation, and to further complicate matters:
1) I believe a general bug on the Nexus 7 is that you can't boot straight into recovery from the bootloader. I have this issue.
2) I cannot boot up to use Rom Manager to get to recovery that way, to reflash the ROM
3) I did not enable USB debugging within the new ROM before this happened so I can't use ADB commands to get to recovery
What can I do? Have I managed to brick an almost unbrickable device.
Please, please, please help me???

Adb works during boot.
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ace7196 said:
Adb works during boot.
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I am pretty sure that the bootloader has adb access in it, so try adb while in the bootloader.

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Adb works during boot.
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I get "Errorevice not found" when trying to execute "adb reboot recovery"

Did you ever have adb working? Just checking
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Thanks for the replies but I posted too soon. I have it all sorted now having pushed a stock image in fastboot. Didn't realise fastboot worked independently of adb.

Boot loop is not as scary as f up the bootloader or recovery
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Going from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2

Hi there, I'm currently rooted with 4.2.2 and I want to upgrade to the latest which I believe is 4.4.2, after a brief check I don't see the toolkits supporting this so can someone give me a clue on what to do? Is it upgrade to 4.3 then 4.4 and finally 4.4.2 or can I just jump from my current to 4.4.2?
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TomAshcroft said:
Hi there, I'm currently rooted with 4.2.2 and I want to upgrade to the latest which I believe is 4.4.2, after a brief check I don't see the toolkits supporting this so can someone give me a clue on what to do? Is it upgrade to 4.3 then 4.4 and finally 4.4.2 or can I just jump from my current to 4.4.2?
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If your on stock ROM and kernel and recovery just check for updates under about tablet system updates. If your running a custom ROM or kernel then you'll want to get to stock first. Also you can just download the factory image and adb flash it. Just search how to install 4.4,2 factory image with adb on nexus 10. There's plenty of guides.
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abdel12345 said:
If your on stock ROM and kernel and recovery just check for updates under about tablet system updates. If your running a custom ROM or kernel then you'll want to get to stock first. Also you can just download the factory image and adb flash it. Just search how to install 4.4,2 factory image with adb on nexus 10. There's plenty of guides.
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Adb? I think you mean fastboot ?
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mrgnex said:
Adb? I think you mean fastboot ?
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Yes fastboot my bad. I meant use adb commands to flash like fastboot flash ...
My brain was dead from stuyding lol
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I want to remain rooted though, also I'm trying to use the system update but it says restarting in 10, counts down then doesn't restart.
Since I want to remain rooted but just upgrade to 4.4.2 what can I do? I can't find an appropriate video.
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Well attaining root again only takes about 1 minute....
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TomAshcroft said:
I want to remain rooted though, also I'm trying to use the system update but it says restarting in 10, counts down then doesn't restart.
Since I want to remain rooted but just upgrade to 4.4.2 what can I do? I can't find an appropriate video.
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Just update and root again. It takes a minute using one of the toolkits. Or you can just flash the super su zip which is even quicker if you have a custom recovery. Either way it's easy and quick
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I can't use system updates, it won't restart after counting down from 10 it just hangs there. I also don't think the toolkits have 4.4.2, I'm pretty sure I downloaded the right files, I just don't know the commands to use in CMD.
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TomAshcroft said:
I can't use system updates, it won't restart after counting down from 10 it just hangs there. I also don't think the toolkits have 4.4.2, I'm pretty sure I downloaded the right files, I just don't know the commands to use in CMD.
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Wugs toolkit has it.
Extract it and put it in the correct folder with Fastboot capabilities and use the commands
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (this'll give you stock recovery)
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img (only do this one if you want to completely reset and delete everything on your internal SD card. Don't do this step of you want to keep your files like pictures and music on SD card)
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Okay, going to try Wugs. Ah, I'm mistaken then, I just have the factory image and update superSU zip files.
See this is what I don't get, it asks me my build, which is 4.2.2. And then asks to download the image, but I want 4.4.2 so do o just change it to that?
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TomAshcroft said:
Okay, going to try Wugs. Ah, I'm mistaken then, I just have the factory image and update superSU zip files.
See this is what I don't get, it asks me my build, which is 4.2.2. And then asks to download the image, but I want 4.4.2 so do o just change it to that?
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Yeah. Choose 4.4.2. Asking your build is just so when you flash kernnel and recoveries it flashes a compatible one. But since your just flashing stock images. Just do that. But again remember it'll wipe everything so backup your SD card to a computer first
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Okay trying this now, which option would I choose as my boot loader is already unlocked and I'm already rooted
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I managed to get to the point where it boots TWRP and then just had "waiting for device"
Edit: got to this same point 3 times now, tried rebooting but I'm still on 4.2.2, could you tell me what files I need to go ahead and flash it using cmd?
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If you use Wigs toolkit you can flash the new update if you do a complete restore with in root. Then you can re root. Just go to flash stock + unroot then click the images drop down down box. Pick the mantaray-manta : android 4.4.4- build KOT49H then click the button that shows automatically download. After install re root and restore. Backup everything first it makes a quicker restore.
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TomAshcroft said:
I managed to get to the point where it boots TWRP and then just had "waiting for device"
Edit: got to this same point 3 times now, tried rebooting but I'm still on 4.2.2, could you tell me what files I need to go ahead and flash it using cmd?
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Gimme a sec ill type this up for ya, I just want to make sure its good and detailed.
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---------- Post added at 06:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:43 AM ----------
First, go download the image:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
While that is downloading, make a new folder on the desktop and name it FLASH, also for extracting the file once it is downloaded I reccomend total commander:
http://www.ghisler.com/download.htm
Also head over to here to download adb and fastboot without the android sdk:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1MWexkzYR_bV2VlaF9UcHVBU00/edit?usp=docslist_api
Once the zip file with adb and fastboot is downloaded extract the files into the FLASH folder. Now that we've done all this the image should be downloaded, extract the contents to the FLASH folder. Now open up command prompt. In command prompt type the following(excluding the quotation marks):
"cd C:\Users\*username*\Desktop\FLASH"
*username* Is the name of the user. Now turn off your device then boot your device into fastboot mode(hold the power+volume up+volume down buttons) once your device is in fastboot mode connect it to your computer. In command prompt type(again excluding quotations):
"fastboot devices"
After that you should see your nexus device in fastboot mode, if you have no important data and don't care about losing everything(me) you can just type this in command prompt(no quotations):
"flash-all"
But if that does not work or you do have important things, type:
"fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img”
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Hi guys thanks for all the help, I decided to go with Wugs toolkit, unrooted, then re rooted with 4.4.2. All worked fine just need to restore my data now
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[Q] Forgot to backup

Hi,
my brand new LG Optimus G2 is stuck in twrp recovery! I did a full wipe so I cant boot into stock rom anymore! There is the latest Cyanogen 11 nightlie zip on the internal sd card which i cant flash! It gives me a md5 eror eventhough i turned of md5 check.
ADB also doesn't work it's stuck in "starting adb sideload features"..
I can't to anything. Is there any chance for help.. I'm very frustrated please help me!
regards

Well, u can boot into download mode and flash stock rom using a computer
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Which version of twrp are you using? Is it saying flash unsuccessful? The guy above me is right you need to go back to stock using download mode
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633150make sure you've got the latest twrp before flashing again. Let me know how you go

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Well, u can boot into download mode and flash stock rom using a computer
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Thanks! This worked for me!! For all other XDA members facing the same problem see here!
Solution

urgent help needed

my lg g2 is stuck on the lg logo with flashing led i cant get into download mode but i can get to twrp how can i restore it

If your phone took an ota this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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XxZombiePikachu said:
If your phone took an ota this might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
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did not work for me is there anyway to install new firmware on phone

Well you can try sideloading a Rom through adb
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well you can try sideloading a Rom through adb
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how would i do that

Well first do you have the android sdk?
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Well first do you have the android sdk?
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ok thank you installing now then what do i do

Ok hopefully this explains it enough
After you install the sdk make sure that the tools are installed and updated then:
1. Reboot into TWRP
2. in TWRP, Hit andvanced and find Sideload
3. Swipe to start Sideload
4. Open a CMD Prompt window and Change Directories to where your adb.exe is
5. type adb devices and it should show your device conntected and say sideload
6. Your ZIP file should already be in your adb folder
7. You are now ready to push the zip.....
8. type adb sideload nameofzip.zip
9. Wait until it says 100% and reboot back into recovery to flash the ROM
10. If hitting power does not make the screen come one, type adb reboot recovery
ADB Push from Recovery - If Sideload Fails For You ​
adb push rom.zip /data/media/0/
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Ok hopefully this explains it enough
After you install the sdk make sure that the tools are installed and updated then:
1. Reboot into TWRP
2. in TWRP, Hit andvanced and find Sideload
3. Swipe to start Sideload
4. Open a CMD Prompt window and Change Directories to where your adb.exe is
5. type adb devices and it should show your device conntected and say sideload
6. Your ZIP file should already be in your adb folder
7. You are now ready to push the zip.....
8. type adb sideload nameofzip.zip
9. Wait until it says 100% and reboot back into recovery to flash the ROM
10. If hitting power does not make the screen come one, type adb reboot recovery
ADB Push from Recovery - If Sideload Fails For You ​
adb push rom.zip /data/media/0/
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sorry to be a pain what does
Change Directories to where your adb.exe

What you want to do is at the beginning of this video How to Change Directory, Copy, Rename & Delete Fi…: http://youtu.be/xNXtttJUREk when you you directory you are gonna write the exact location of the adb.exe
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XxZombiePikachu said:
What you want to do is at the beginning of this video How to Change Directory, Copy, Rename & Delete Fi…: http://youtu.be/xNXtttJUREk when you you directory you are gonna write the exact location of the adb.exe
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wow so complicated is this the only way to install new rom

pnr2020 said:
wow so complicated is this the only way to install new rom
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Unless you have a usb otg
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Unless you have a usb otg
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nope i guess im screwd

XxZombiePikachu said:
Unless you have a usb otg
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thanks very much for all your help finally got it working after 4 hrs

ADB not working

Recently, I have been trying to install 5.0.1 update, as my phone is rooted, but every time I see "adb is out of date... killing...". I have been trying many times to update using nexus root toolkit and manual way but it doesn't work. Everything else work like putting and taking files from my phone. My phone is on LRX21T, rooted and with custom recovery (TWRP). If there is no way to fix the problem, can someone give me LRX22C flashable zip to flash the update using TWRP?

Ali_Mahmoud said:
Recently, I have been trying to install 5.0.1 update, as my phone is rooted, but every time I see "adb is out of date... killing...". I have been trying many times to update using nexus root toolkit and manual way but it doesn't work. Everything else work like putting and taking files from my phone. My phone is on LRX21T, rooted and with custom recovery (TWRP). If there is no way to fix the problem, can someone give me LRX22C flashable zip to flash the update using TWRP?
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Google 15 second adb xda. That'll set up the latest version of adb and fastboot on your device. There is no flashable 22C twrp flashable zip
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I used it but still I get that sentence

Ali_Mahmoud said:
I used it but still I get that sentence
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What are you trying to do?
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I said I want to update my phone to 5.0.1 but adb is not working so I can't update my phone using Nexus Root Toolkit and I can't update it manually
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Ali_Mahmoud said:
I said I want to update my phone to 5.0.1 but adb is not working so I can't update my phone using Nexus Root Toolkit and I can't update it manually
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Are you on 5.0?
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Yeah
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You'll get rid of the message if you kill "adb.exe" using Task Manager. But to flash the factory images manually you don't really need ADB. Just power it off, boot into fastboot (hold Vol- while starting it) and follow steps C and D from this guide

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Yeah
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Download the factory image from here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images. Extract it using 7-zip or winrar. You'll find the radio.img file and a zip file. Extract the zip file too. In there is system and boot images.
Open a command window in the first folder, the one where the radio image files is. Then
fastboot flash radio radio.img. (note user the full name of the radio image file
Then open a command window in the folder the boot and system images are in. Then
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
You'll be updated to 5.0.1
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Thank you guys. My phone is now updated to 5.0.1, thanks to you.
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