[Q] Help Boot Failure?!? - Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I recently rooted my Droid Razr M using Saferoot, I then used Safestrap to unlock recovery mode, I then tried to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.3 - xt907 and it did but when it rebooted I got this screen.
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-le9f557, 2013-09-26 13:20:55)
eMMC Info: Size 8GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
Failed to hab check for boot: 0x56
Fasboot Reason: Boot Failure
I also tried accessing the bootloader and booting into:Normal Powerup, Recovery, AP Fastboot, Recovery and BP Tools to no avail, This is pretty urgent since this is my primary phone. Thanks to everyone in advance
EDIT: I was able to do a factory reset from recovery mode but still boots to the statement in red, is my phone bricked for good/should I contact Verizon anyone with anything they think could help would be very much appreciated.

tman0801 said:
So I recently rooted my Droid Razr M using Saferoot, I then used Safestrap to unlock recovery mode, I then tried to flash CyanogenMod 10.1.3 - xt907 and it did but when it rebooted I got this screen.
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-le9f557, 2013-09-26 13:20:55)
eMMC Info: Size 8GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
Failed to hab check for boot: 0x56
Fasboot Reason: Boot Failure
I also tried accessing the bootloader and booting into:Normal Powerup, Recovery, AP Fastboot, Recovery and BP Tools to no avail, This is pretty urgent since this is my primary phone. Thanks to everyone in advance
EDIT: I was able to do a factory reset from recovery mode but still boots to the statement in red, is my phone bricked for good/should I contact Verizon anyone with anything they think could help would be very much appreciated.
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This is what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616117
You did it to yourself.
Locked phones cannot flash a custom rom.

aviwdoowks said:
This is what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616117
You did it to yourself.
Locked phones cannot flash a custom rom.
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Well the thing is I rooted it and got a custom recovery I kinda new to this and I thought that is all you needed

tman0801 said:
Well the thing is I rooted it and got a custom recovery I kinda new to this and I thought that is all you needed
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Safe Strap is a pseudo bootstrap recovery, as your kernel & real recovery are locked. Custom roms need a custom kernel. If you find a guide on rsd lite & the restore xml/fxz file you can do without HOM but HOM covers all the pit falls....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547804
read.
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Do you know the build you were on? Must have been ...94 or ...1 they are the same.
So get ...94 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48380933&postcount=2
then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391641
Good luck

tman0801 said:
Well the thing is I rooted it and got a custom recovery I kinda new to this and I thought that is all you needed
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It is rooted, but SS is not a custom recovery. It works in conjunction with the stock recovery. Also, the CM Wiki page specifically states that you need an unlocked bootloader to use it.
Avi posted some good links to get this fixed. Your phone isn't bricked. The reason you're getting a boot failure is because you tried to flash over the stock side. Since your BL is locked you ABSOLUTELY CANNOT FLASH OVER THE STOCK SLOT. If you had attempted to create a slot and flash CM there, you would have got a boot fail too. However, you still would have been able to boot into the stock slot and delete the custom slot and start over. Always, always make sure you read and research, prior to doing anything.
edit: The screen you posted in your OP is the Fastboot screen. In that screen is where you will flash with RSD or a recovery script.

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CWM recovery wont flash after KRT16O -> KRT16S OTA.

Hi all. I flashed the full system image of KRT16O when it was released. I then flashed with fastboot the CWM 6.0.4.3 recovery image. I then got the OTA to update to KRT16S. I read online that I didnt have to unroot or go back to the stock recovery so I just let it update like normal. It updated fine, loaded up fine, etc. So I then went to use fastboot to reflash the CWM recovery image however all I get is the android on his back with the red triangle.
Am I doing something wrong? Could my recovery partition be screwed? How do I fix it. Thanks!
i should also mention that when I use fastboot to flash the recovery image, it says it was copied/flashed successfully - but it doesn't work.
You didn't flashed recovery or didn't do it correctly. What you saw is stock recovery.
And remember to flash recovery to the correct partition: fastboot flash recovery cwm.img
yea i dont think u flashed it correctly either.
go to clockworkmod, download the latest.... copy it to the platform tools folder. then fastboot flash it again...
thanks guys. Im familiar with the process - when I flashed the factory image KRT16O I then used fastboot to flash CWM just a few days prior without a hitch. But on Friday it just wouldnt "stick". I tried three times, each time it said successful but then after a reboot it would be gone. On the third time though after I flashed it, and it said success, I then went into recovery from the bootloader screen and it was there, so I rebooted and went back and this time it had stayed. strange.
Side note - does debugging need to be on to use fastboot?
I am having the same problem.
After the OTA, CWM won't stick. I get a red triangle.
fastboot screen shows that I have a secure boot, whereas the phone shows the lock as unlocked.
burnski said:
Side note - does debugging need to be on to use fastboot?
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USB debugging box should be checked in order to use fastboot.
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yaronkle said:
I am having the same problem.
After the OTA, CWM won't stick. I get a red triangle.
fastboot screen shows that I have a secure boot, whereas the phone shows the lock as unlocked.
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try to root the phone again and making sure before flashing the CWM, you should erase the old one, use command in fastboot:
fastboot erase recovery
and then
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
I got CWM working again. Not sure how.
I disabled ART, reboot and CWM worked.
Enabled ART and CWM still works, just that it asks if I want to install SU again before booting.

OP2 stuck in bootloop on upgrading 3.0.2 .. even after trying tons of things

First of all i want to say thankyou to the xda community who help people like us and build rooting and other flashing softwares.
So, this is probably my first post on xda, first for sure when i'm stuck and asking for help
Background of the Problem:
I was on OS 2.1.2 rooted with twrp recovery. (was really happy with my phone)
MM 3.0.2 upgrade comes and i decide to upgrade my phone manually (since ota was disabled due to root)
All goes well in first try..(did a dirty flash) OP2 3.0.2 runs smoothly
However, i found out i had lost root and couldn't boot into recovery.
I ignored for a month when i decided it was too hard to go on without root now..
So i searched through a few forums, went into fastboot tried oem unlocking.. failed.. Stuck hard in the bootloop..
Searched for about 3hours and used the MSM tool to finally unlock bootloader.. but still stuck at bootloop and no luck with recovery.. I couldn't boot into my installed rom(3.0.2)
I flashed recovery from OOS 2.1.2 or 2.0.1 and booted into recovery and flashed 2.1.2 again..
So now, 2.1.2 runs fine on my phone
I have refered to these guides/files while trying to install 3.0.2 or trying to recover my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/onep...s-3-x-t3392826
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=f...f4a13afecc347f
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=f...9e2340a15d9033
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/u...plus-2.347607/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/zip-oxygenos-3-x-t3392826
PROBLEM:
Whenever i update my phone to 3.0.2, it stucks at the bootloop (showing oneplus logo and cmd showing it in fastboot mode)
i lose recovery and rom
i have tried flashing grarak recovery and hybrid recovery (both of which i believe are modded recovery for OOS MM)
In cmd, fastboot flash command completes without any problem but the phone doesnt boot to recovery and both give an error while giving the fastboot boot command
" downloading boot.img
OKAY
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)"
finished. "
Please suggest me something so that i can boot into 3.0.2 without bootloop problem.. 3.0.2 runs really smooth..
and additionally if possible, i would like to root but thats secondary.
Thankyou guys in advance. Please help a brother out
Sahaj4 said:
First of all i want to say thankyou to the xda community who help people like us and build rooting and other flashing softwares.
So, this is probably my first post on xda, first for sure when i'm stuck and asking for help
Background of the Problem:
I was on OS 2.1.2 rooted with twrp recovery. (was really happy with my phone)
MM 3.0.2 upgrade comes and i decide to upgrade my phone manually (since ota was disabled due to root)
All goes well in first try..(did a dirty flash) OP2 3.0.2 runs smoothly
However, i found out i had lost root and couldn't boot into recovery.
I ignored for a month when i decided it was too hard to go on without root now..
So i searched through a few forums, went into fastboot tried oem unlocking.. failed.. Stuck hard in the bootloop..
Searched for about 3hours and used the MSM tool to finally unlock bootloader.. but still stuck at bootloop and no luck with recovery.. I couldn't boot into my installed rom(3.0.2)
I flashed recovery from OOS 2.1.2 or 2.0.1 and booted into recovery and flashed 2.1.2 again..
So now, 2.1.2 runs fine on my phone
I have refered to these guides/files while trying to install 3.0.2 or trying to recover my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/onep...s-3-x-t3392826
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=f...f4a13afecc347f
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=f...9e2340a15d9033
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/u...plus-2.347607/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/zip-oxygenos-3-x-t3392826
PROBLEM:
Whenever i update my phone to 3.0.2, it stucks at the bootloop (showing oneplus logo and cmd showing it in fastboot mode)
i lose recovery and rom
i have tried flashing grarak recovery and hybrid recovery (both of which i believe are modded recovery for OOS MM)
In cmd, fastboot flash command completes without any problem but the phone doesnt boot to recovery and both give an error while giving the fastboot boot command
" downloading boot.img
OKAY
booting...
FAILED (remote: dtb not found)"
finished. "
Please suggest me something so that i can boot into 3.0.2 without bootloop problem.. 3.0.2 runs really smooth..
and additionally if possible, i would like to root but thats secondary.
Thankyou guys in advance. Please help a brother out
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Follow this step one by one ..
1. Flash this recovery via firstboot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPuNk5KejhvLWsyeDg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. Now boot into recovery and flash this zip firmware .
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPucnBkUGZIdlZCSnM/view?usp=drivesdk
3. Now boot into new recovery and flash oxygen os 3.x.x .
That's it.
4. If camera or other sensor not work flash this persist.img file via firstboot.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPueVNEQTdUSHJYTHM/view?usp=drivesdk
Jyoti_re said:
Follow this step one by one ..
1. Flash this recovery via firstboot
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPuNk5KejhvLWsyeDg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. Now boot into recovery and flash this zip firmware .
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPucnBkUGZIdlZCSnM/view?usp=drivesdk
3. Now boot into new recovery and flash oxygen os 3.x.x .
That's it.
4. If camera or other sensor not work flash this persist.img file via firstboot.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPueVNEQTdUSHJYTHM/view?usp=drivesdk
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Heyy.. Thanks a lot Jyoti_re! It worked out perfectly..
I have done till step 3.. The phone booted into 3.0.2
The sensors are not working. I will flash the presist.img as you said in step 4
However, i have encountered a problem. My OP2 is a 64 GB version. But now the internal storage shows 7gb free out of 9.66 GB.. Earlier it used to show 54GB instead of 9.66..
What should i do?
Thanks again
Yes u must have to flash persist.img via firstboot mode by typing [ fastboot flash persist ] for sensor correctly working.
Install es file explorar from play store and check which folder taking More space
don't forget to press thanks if I helped u.
Thanks a lot Jyoti! /
Yeah i got it.. Flashed the persist img.
i searched through the forums.. somehow my device got the 16gb version img.. i dont know how..
i had to flash userdata64G.img as well
Now it all works perfectly.. sensors are working.. data storage is back at 54gb..
Thanks a lot! I had been stuck on this bootloop since 3 days..
and i pressed the thanks button.. i will press it 100 times over if possible Thanks again! Cheers!
Just to confirm.. Can i flash supersu via recovery now to get root? i hope it wont lead me to bootloops.. If there is some specific supersu file to flash for OOS 3.0.2 please guide me to it.. Thanks!
Sahaj4 said:
Just to confirm.. Can i flash supersu via recovery now to get root? i hope it wont lead me to bootloops.. If there is some specific supersu file to flash for OOS 3.0.2 please guide me to it.. Thanks!
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Flash this SuperSU
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0OiN2evbEPuZk1KSk1hYUpEazA/view?usp=drivesdk
don't forget to press thanks if I helped u.
OP2 stuck in bootloop on upgrading from 2.0.2 to 3.0.2
Hi guys and thanks to all xda developers community for helping us. I'm trying to root my op2 via fastboot,using the comand fastboot oem unlock,but always having this message: <remote oem unlock is disabled>. And when i try to use volume down+power to get in recovery mode the op2 vibrate and flashes the screen and do nothing. I'm not having access to do anything with the op2. Please help...
ciroportugues said:
Hi guys and thanks to all xda developers community for helping us. I'm trying to root my op2 via fastboot,using the comand fastboot oem unlock,but always having this message: <remote oem unlock is disabled>. And when i try to use volume down+power to get in recovery mode the op2 vibrate and flashes the screen and do nothing. I'm not having access to do anything with the op2. Please help...
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Have u enabled OEM unlocking in developer option ??
No i forgot to enable...
No i forgot to enable... What can i do now?
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Jyoti_re said:
Have u enabled OEM unlocking in developer option ??
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No iforgot to enable...
What can i do now?
ciroportugues said:
No i forgot to enable... What can i do now?
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No iforgot to enable...
What can i do now?
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Go thru "METHOD 1" of this post and fill free to contact if u face any problem.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/
Jyoti_re said:
Go thru "METHOD 1" of this post and fill free to contact if u face any problem.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/
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Hi. I tried to do every steps in method 1,but when i try to enter to recovery mode my op2 vibrate and flash the screen till i stop pressing the power button,and never get into recovery mode.
ciroportugues said:
Hi. I tried to do every steps in method 1,but when i try to enter to recovery mode my op2 vibrate and flash the screen till i stop pressing the power button,and never get into recovery mode.
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After use the recovery tool the op2 restarts and stuck into powered by android nothing more happens.
ciroportugues said:
After use the recovery tool the op2 restarts and stuck into powered by android nothing more happens.
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What does the Device Manager show when you connect your phone? By what name is it identified?
Thanks for reply. When i put press volume+and- shows qualcomm hs-usb qdloader9008 (com29),and when i put into fastboot shows android bootloader interface,and when stucks into start shows the same(android bootloader interface).
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Sahaj4 said:
What does the Device Manager show when you connect your phone? By what name is it identified?
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Thanks for reply. When i put press volume+and- shows qualcomm hs-usb qdloader9008 (com29),and when i put into fastboot shows android bootloader interface,and when stucks into start shows the same(android bootloader interface).
When you are in fastboot mode..
Try giving the command
"fastboot continue"
or
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot continue"
(without quotes) if your system files are not corrupt, it will boot you into your rom.. and then enable oem unlocking from settings
Tried this commands and the system reboots and stucks on the screen powered by android.
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Sahaj4 said:
When you are in fastboot mode..
Try giving the command
"fastboot continue"
or
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"
"fastboot continue"
(without quotes) if your system files are not corrupt, it will boot you into your rom.. and then enable oem unlocking from settings
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Tried this commands but the sistem reboots and stucka on powered by android
ciroportugues said:
Tried this commands and the system reboots and stucks on the screen powered by android.
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Tried this commands but the sistem reboots and stucks on powered by android
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Hi. want to know if you anymore command to help me? thanks for help
ciroportugues said:
Hi. want to know if you anymore command to help me? thanks for help
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I don't know much.. only as much as i have tried..
try running the command
fastboot oem device-info
if your device is unlocked, you are lucky! then there are many options
but if your device is locked.. then as far as i know, msm tool is your only saviour
try using this guide to unbrick your phone
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...ck-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-2.347607/

[ZE500KL] Can't load invalid boot image!

Hello,
I tried to root my Zenfone 2 ZE500KL but i didn't see that the method don't work with Android 6. Now, when I start my phone i have the message "ERROR: Can't load invalid boot image" with the ASUS Logo.
I tried a lot of things using ADB, like go to the recovery mode for format, installing from the ROM again from my SD. But the message stay...
I need your help now, car I don't find anything... Thanks !
CzeroXCI said:
Hello,
I tried to root my Zenfone 2 ZE500KL but i didn't see that the method don't work with Android 6. Now, when I start my phone i have the message "ERROR: Can't load invalid boot image" with the ASUS Logo.
I tried a lot of things using ADB, like go to the recovery mode for format, installing from the ROM again from my SD. But the message stay...
I need your help now, car I don't find anything... Thanks !
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Download this boot.img for Marshmallow v.13.10.7.1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkV2N3WjBoeEZXUUU/view?usp=drivesdk
The command from fasboot mode:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Muminek111 said:
Download this boot.img for Marshmallow v.13.10.7.1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkV2N3WjBoeEZXUUU/view?usp=drivesdk
The command from fasboot mode:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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My phone version is 13.10.10.34 can I flash this boot image????
Sharashchandra said:
My phone version is 13.10.10.34 can I flash this boot image????
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You need to boot.img from stock rom v 13.10.10.34.
Stock rom you can download from Asus website and then extract boot.img from this stock rom.
Sharashchandra said:
My phone version is 13.10.10.34 can I flash this boot image????
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Plz help I used twrp v2.8.7.7seven max then
Its booted and showing in modified partition.ileave it as it is and I just backup the system but after backup when I press reboot system it will just freezed .then manually I switched on its showing "ERROR: Can't load invali boot image" two phones are under same condition plz help me its my friends phone.
Help me as fast as possible
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Muminek111 said:
You need to boot.img from stock rom v 13.10.10.34.
Stock rom you can download from Asus website and then extract boot.img from this stock rom.
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Plz help I used twrp v2.8.7.7seven max then
Its booted and showing in modified partition.ileave it as it is and I just backup the system but after backup when I press reboot system it will just freezed .then manually I switched on its showing "ERROR: Can't load invali boot image" two phones are under same condition plz help me its my friends phone.
Help me as fast as possible
Sharashchandra said:
Plz help I used twrp v2.8.7.7seven max then
Its booted and showing in modified partition.ileave it as it is and I just backup the system but after backup when I press reboot system it will just freezed .then manually I switched on its showing "ERROR: Can't load invali boot image" two phones are under same condition plz help me its my friends phone.
Help me as fast as possible
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Plz help I used twrp v2.8.7.7seven max then
Its booted and showing in modified partition.ileave it as it is and I just backup the system but after backup when I press reboot system it will just freezed .then manually I switched on its showing "ERROR: Can't load invali boot image" two phones are under same condition plz help me its my friends phone.
Help me as fast as possible
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I don't understand what your problem.
For Marshmallow use this TWRP.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkY28yUjhfRkd5MUk/view?usp=drivesdk
Another possibility how to fix your phone is flash stock rom from stock recovery. It's the easiest way.
Muminek111 said:
I don't understand what your problem.
For Marshmallow use this TWRP.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkY28yUjhfRkd5MUk/view?usp=drivesdk
Another possibility how to fix your phone is flash stock rom from stock recovery. It's the easiest way.
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After flashing also the same problem persists
Thankyou
Sharashchandra said:
After flashing also the same problem persists
Thankyou
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Do you tried to flash Asus stock rom v.13.10.10.34(1.4gb) from Asus stock recovery v.13.10.10 34. I don't mean flash from TWRP.
Hello M having ASUS ZenFone 2 laser ze550kl model with marshmallow version.. I tried to unlock boot loader but m unable to do so.. Please help me..
just flash this zip https://yadi.sk/d/0NFnYyTG36XzWv using TWRP recovery(in menu "install").
just flash this..
it works perfectly fine
make sure you use the latest TWRP for your device.
Hey bro you can watch this video and follow the steps then your phone will definitely right back.....
https://youtu.be/_Ca10N-XQJk
I have also this problem .
But i can't enter in the recovery menu , it doesn't work.
P.S. sorry for my english
Muminek111 said:
Do you tried to flash Asus stock rom v.13.10.10.34(1.4gb) from Asus stock recovery v.13.10.10 34. I don't mean flash from TWRP.
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Well, i can feel some doubt in your post...but h*ll yeah! I'm currently facing the same problem; where flashing stock rom, downloaded from their site, using their stock recovery, adb, and adb sideload....
the rom flashes successfully, but still boots with the same error...To be frank, i'm fed up...and almost about giving up on this phone...
-i believe i'll give it another shot this very night, trying different methods...funny ones though; if and when they work, i will definitely update my post again... my phone version is Z00ED, in case anybody cares to know -
UPDATE:
=======
Aaaaaanyway, I downloaded 2 kinds of stock roms from the Asus official site;
1. UL-ASUS_Z00E-WW-13.1010.1612.53-user (the latest:- M) and...
2. UL-ASUS_Z00E-WW-12.8.5.222-user (and older version:- actually, the pre-installed version)
after flashing the first one over and over again; after and before wiping my phone and cache over and over again, NOTHING HAPPENED; no change!!! still kept throwing back the error message.
So I decided to flash the second one, and for a split second, I was happy cos the error had disappear...only for me to wait for eternity and in vain for the phone to boot (that is, even if it could). suddenly, I realized what had happen....the phone couldn't boot pass the ASUS logo, neither could it load recovery again (as it used to). It only boots into ADB, but of course, that will require USB DEBUG MODE to be ON to be able for the phone to be detected through ADB (which is far from possible due to the numerous wipes I performed).
CURRENT SITUATION: I can't ADB, I can't get into recovery, and I'm stacked with the logo at boot......when the phone is completely turned off and placed on charge, the battery shows an empty battery with the loading (status) sign (but it charges, even without the OS being able to display the process).
Don't know whether anyone is facing same, or I can start a new thread with this? and I need help before taking it to a 3rd party repairs (since we don't hv Asus customer care in our country yet).
Will be glad to find help.
PS: The computer still detects the phone as an ADB Android device, and to me, that's a beacon of hope.
abodan09 said:
Well, i can feel some doubt in your post...but h*ll yeah! I'm currently facing the same problem; where flashing stock rom, downloaded from their site, using their stock recovery, adb, and adb sideload....
the rom flashes successfully, but still boots with the same error...To be frank, i'm fed up...and almost about giving up on this phone...
-i believe i'll give it another shot this very night, trying different methods...funny ones though; if and when they work, i will definitely update my post again... my phone version is Z00ED, in case anybody cares to know -
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This problem will resolve to open the bootloader.
Muminek111 said:
This problem will resolve to open the bootloader.
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I don't think I got that...do u mind explaining further??? thank you!
abodan09 said:
I don't think I got that...do u mind explaining further??? thank you!
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You can not flash the older version stock rom from stock recovery.
Flash latest stock rom.
Download this twrp: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkY28yUjhfRkd5MUk/view?usp=drivesdk
Download this ulock bootloader: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkMWNwUkZJa1BUVUU/view?usp=drivesdk
Download this supersu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7F3ZXr565GkOTcxb2VPbmQzT2M/view?usp=drivesdk
Restart to fasboot mode.
Command: fastboot boot twrp.img
From twrp flash first zip ulock bootloder then flash zip supersu.
Reboot.
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Android 6
Must be first opened bootloader then can modified boot image.
Same ERROR,you just need to flash the unlock bootloader file
UnlockBL.zip
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i have installed new firmware on my zenfone laser 2 (ze500kl),but when restarts it says error cant load invalid boot image...then i fastbooted boot.img..but when i restarts the phone it again shows the errror...
pls help me..
christin7 said:
i have installed new firmware on my zenfone laser 2 (ze500kl),but when restarts it says error cant load invalid boot image...then i fastbooted boot.img..but when i restarts the phone it again shows the errror...
pls help me..
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Test:
Try to flash boot.img of your firmware version from fastboot mode but use command: fastboot boot boot.img. Reboot system. Then let me know.

Any new update about new BlankFlash?

as you guys know June update killed a lot of athenes and same thing happened with my athene. and the BlankFlash is also not working after this update. so is there any update for blankFlash, post a link here.
no updated blankflash ... we should wait la
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
siddhesh9146 said:
as you guys know June update killed a lot of athenes and same thing happened with my athene. and the BlankFlash is also not working after this update. so is there any update for blankFlash, post a link here.
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sad..... my athne toooooo dead .... we should hope get updated soon... most of moto g4 plus athene dead ...... i dont who gonna make new updated blankflash to recover....... thanks in advance who make new one..... or any other solution... already a post is here but it didnot work out at allll..... pls someone geeks solve this
...... ISSUES LOTS OF MOTO G4 PLUS DEADDD..... EVERYTHING TRIED NO LUCK[ATHENE]XT1643]:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
tamil2692 said:
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
sad..... my athne toooooo dead .... we should hope get updated soon... most of moto g4 plus athene dead ...... i dont who gonna make new updated blankflash to recover....... thanks in advance who make new one..... or any other solution... already a post is here but it didnot work out at allll..... pls someone geeks solve this
...... ISSUES LOTS OF MOTO G4 PLUS DEADDD..... EVERYTHING TRIED NO LUCK[ATHENE]XT1643]:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Nothin
new blankflash HERE : https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
Does not enter recovery or boot up system
as soon as the blankflash file is updated i flashed it and worked
then i flashed updated gpt and bootloader
then i tried to enter recovery mode but its not entering
and also when i unplug usb cable it is turning off
then i flashed stock rom
but still recovery and system booting are not working,enters only to fastboot that too on charging.
guyss please help me it means a lot to me.Thanks in advance
Geek_manoj said:
as soon as the blankflash file is updated i flashed it and worked
then i flashed updated gpt and bootloader
then i tried to enter recovery mode but its not entering
and also when i unplug usb cable it is turning off
then i flashed stock rom
but still recovery and system booting are not working,enters only to fastboot that too on charging.
guyss please help me it means a lot to me.Thanks in advance
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Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
echo92 said:
Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
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he didn't flashed stock rom yet, he is only trying to flash custom roms zips from recovery. someone please him that this won't work in this case:cyclops:
Blank Flash Files Moto G4 Plus
Yes I have the correct blank flash files for Moto G4 Plus. I was used it on my device XT1643 and it is working.
echo92 said:
Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
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yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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siddhesh9146 said:
he didn't flashed stock rom yet, he is only trying to flash custom roms zips from recovery. someone please him that this won't work in this case:cyclops:
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
Geek_manoj said:
yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
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I knew that, that file was for flashing in fastboot mode
but you flashed in recovery
Geek_manoj said:
yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
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As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
echo92 said:
As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
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I m sorry.I must have described in a better way.I actually mean that i used computer extracted the firmware and then i ran oem_flash,which is the actual way i suppouse in fastboot mode(i ommited for fastboot as stock recovery in previous post,sorry).but i dont know why it still doesnt enter recovery or enter into system or work without plug.i even tried flashing updated gpt.bin and bootloader files again followed by the rom,but noting happened
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echo92 said:
As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
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siddhesh9146 said:
I knew that, that file was for flashing in fastboot mode
but you flashed in recovery
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hey,i ommited in the post telling that i did it in recovery(sorry for that)actually it doesnt enter recovery,which i already mentioned.thanks for being concerned
Geek_manoj said:
I m sorry.I must have described in a better way.I actually mean that i used computer extracted the firmware and then i ran oem_flash,which is the actual way i suppouse in fastboot mode(i ommited for fastboot as stock recovery in previous post,sorry).but i dont know why it still doesnt enter recovery or enter into system or work without plug.i even tried flashing updated gpt.bin and bootloader files again followed by the rom,but noting happened
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hey,i ommited in the post telling that i did it in recovery(sorry for that)actually it doesnt enter recovery,which i already mentioned.thanks for being concerned
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So, you booted your device to the bootloader screen (not to recovery), connected your device to your computer, and you've flashed using the OEM_flash script, and yet you're unable to reboot to recovery?
Sounds like your stock ROM flash did not work the first time, leaving you without a recovery or a system. Try the following just to confirm:
1) Ensure your adb folder contains the extracted NPJS25.93-14-8 stock ROM (all the files), should be about 2 GB for the stock ROM. Also confirm that the OEM flash script is in the same location (so your adb folder should have the stock ROM, the flash script and the adb and fastboot.exe and adb.dlls)
2)Reboot your device to the bootloader (power down, then press the power and volume down keys to boot to bootloader) and connect your device to your computer.
3)In the adb terminal, type 'fastboot devices', without the quotes. If communicating, you should see your device respond with its serial number.
4)If communicating, run the OEM flash script again.
5)If your device does not boot properly, then reboot to bootloader.
5a)Copy each of the commands from the script (you can open the script in a text editor) and paste them in the adb terminal window and run each one by pressing Enter on your keyboard. You should see the command report [OKAY] if it's flashed. Any errors, let us know, that might point more accurately to what might be going on.
As an aside, this is one of the reasons why downgrading isn't a good idea....
echo92 said:
So, you booted your device to the bootloader screen (not to recovery), connected your device to your computer, and you've flashed using the OEM_flash script, and yet you're unable to reboot to recovery?
Sounds like your stock ROM flash did not work the first time, leaving you without a recovery or a system. Try the following just to confirm:
1) Ensure your adb folder contains the extracted NPJS25.93-14-8 stock ROM (all the files), should be about 2 GB for the stock ROM. Also confirm that the OEM flash script is in the same location (so your adb folder should have the stock ROM, the flash script and the adb and fastboot.exe and adb.dlls)
2)Reboot your device to the bootloader (power down, then press the power and volume down keys to boot to bootloader) and connect your device to your computer.
3)In the adb terminal, type 'fastboot devices', without the quotes. If communicating, you should see your device respond with its serial number.
4)If communicating, run the OEM flash script again.
5)If your device does not boot properly, then reboot to bootloader.
5a)Copy each of the commands from the script (you can open the script in a text editor) and paste them in the adb terminal window and run each one by pressing Enter on your keyboard. You should see the command report [OKAY] if it's flashed. Any errors, let us know, that might point more accurately to what might be going on.
As an aside, this is one of the reasons why downgrading isn't a good idea....
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Hey,thanks for bothering.But,it didnt work.i have got no error.But still mobile enters only fastboot that too when charging( only fastboot again).
I tried to clear cache memory by booting my g4 plus in recovery mode. the phone hanged up and switched off now unable to boot. tried the blank flash file to update but the same is not working. Can any one help !!

"soft-brick" on Essential Phone PH-1

Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
Azpre said:
Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
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From my understanding ... After you get the bootloader unlocked and the critical partition as the poster above stated. Pretty sure, Magisk, when booted into the android OS should be installed.. After that you can patch the boot image(to include root) without root! And then, fastboot flash boot (path/to/boot.img).
For not being able to boot into TWRP .... Did you use the command fastboot boot twrp.img? Or fastboot flash recovery twrp.img ?
If you used the boot command - TWRP will not stick.
If you used the flash command and cannot access TWRP, IDK, you may be on the wrong partition. I personally had a bit of difficulty with there being two partitions. Just made it a bit confusing...
As the above poster asked, .... Are you able to get to the bootloader? If so, I don't think all is lost... I'm thinking you'll just have to do some fastboot commands again, like, fastboot boot TWRP.img . Then you should be able to just press the volume a time or two to boot to recovery. As @BakedTator asked
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BakedTator said:
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
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Was that advise sound enough???
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Azpre said:
Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/partition-t3733811. Check out this thread, it may help or give you some understanding.
BakedTator said:
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
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This is what I got when I tried to use this command
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot unlock_critical
fastboot: usage: unknown command unlock_critical
yesterday I couldn't find a way to access the bootloader, but for some reason when I gave another shot today it worked
going to try flash twrp once again
Azpre said:
This is what I got when I tried to use this command
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot unlock_critical
fastboot: usage: unknown command unlock_critical
yesterday I couldn't find a way to access the bootloader, but for some reason when I gave another shot today it worked
going to try flash twrp once again
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fastboot flashing!!! fastboot flashing unlock_critical
From HERE - !!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681
dirtyreturn said:
From my understanding ... After you get the bootloader unlocked and the critical partition as the poster above stated. Pretty sure, Magisk, when booted into the android OS should be installed.. After that you can patch the boot image(to include root) without root! And then, fastboot flash boot (path/to/boot.img).
For not being able to boot into TWRP .... Did you use the command fastboot boot twrp.img? Or fastboot flash recovery twrp.img ?
If you used the boot command - TWRP will not stick.
If you used the flash command and cannot access TWRP, IDK, you may be on the wrong partition. I personally had a bit of difficulty with there being two partitions. Just made it a bit confusing...
As the above poster asked, .... Are you able to get to the bootloader? If so, I don't think all is lost... I'm thinking you'll just have to do some fastboot commands again, like, fastboot boot TWRP.img . Then you should be able to just press the volume a time or two to boot to recovery. As @BakedTator asked
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Was that advise sound enough???
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/partition-t3733811. Check out this thread, it may help or give you some understanding.
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thanks for the thread man, helped alot
I managed to flash twrp by some miracle, I remember my device entering a bootloop once I tried to access the bootloader menu, but now its all good. I waited for the Essential run out of battery, then I plugged-in my pc the fastboot commands were working once again
going to try install a boot image now
dirtyreturn said:
fastboot flashing!!! fastboot flashing unlock_critical
From HERE - !!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681
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oh my god Im such a dumbass, sorry
I had this problem tonight also. In my case I suspect it had to do with the install of magisk in which I checked both boxes and patched the bootloader. on reboot I was stuck on boot. Just wanted to add my solution. I got the pie back to stock zip here https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681 then I put it into the adb folder and ran the flashall.bat script. I tried the no wipe one and it saved my information. very happy I didnt have to resetup my phone in the end.

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