hi all,
in an attempt to reinstall stock on the Nexus 4 (16 GB) I followed these directions with the 4.4 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
However, I didn't flash the bootloader or radio. When I rebooted the device went into a black screen that hasn't changed for 15 min. The display is still powered on though. What should I do?
Arcturus314 said:
hi all,
in an attempt to reinstall stock on the Nexus 4 (16 GB) I followed these directions with the 4.4 rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
However, I didn't flash the bootloader or radio. When I rebooted the device went into a black screen that hasn't changed for 15 min. The display is still powered on though. What should I do?
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Problem solved. I redownloaded the files and it works now.
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Hello everyone,
I tried to root my 32g Nexus 7 with WugFresh's toolkit 1.6.1 (I'm fairly new to the rooting thing so I tried to use a toolkit). It did not go well. During the process I received messages from the toolkit saying it could not read Fastboot - but they seemed to go away after I switched USB ports. After the bootloader unlocked, I went back into the device and saw that it didn't fully wipe (I thought it was supposed to wipe out *everything*). When the rooting portion was finished, there were no new apps in my app page (super user and whatnot).
So I decided to nix the whole thing and just put it back into stock and try again tomorrow. I followed the instructions to get the drivers to where they needed to be, and then set it to flash back to stock and unroot the device.
First time around, it stalled during the flash. Rebooted, tried again, flash went fine. Toolkit said it would appear to be stuck in a bootloop for about 5-10 minutes. Well, after 20 minutes, it was still on that colorful "x". So, I reset it once again, and now it's stuck on the pretty colored "x". I do think the unlock is still there because the open padlock still shows up when I reboot. It just gets stuck on the "x".
Can anyone help me? I'd really rather not remove the battery if I have to (though it doesn't look that hard).
I feel terrible about this. This was my Christmas gift, and I feel like I've completely ruined the thing over what was supposed to be an easy root procedure.
EDIT: I was able to get to the Android with the red triangle on it and did a factory reset, but it seems that it still can't get past the "x".
Horadrius said:
Hello everyone,
I tried to root my 32g Nexus 7 with WugFresh's toolkit 1.6.1 (I'm fairly new to the rooting thing so I tried to use a toolkit). It did not go well. During the process I received messages from the toolkit saying it could not read Fastboot - but they seemed to go away after I switched USB ports. After the bootloader unlocked, I went back into the device and saw that it didn't fully wipe (I thought it was supposed to wipe out *everything*). When the rooting portion was finished, there were no new apps in my app page (super user and whatnot).
So I decided to nix the whole thing and just put it back into stock and try again tomorrow. I followed the instructions to get the drivers to where they needed to be, and then set it to flash back to stock and unroot the device.
First time around, it stalled during the flash. Rebooted, tried again, flash went fine. Toolkit said it would appear to be stuck in a bootloop for about 5-10 minutes. Well, after 20 minutes, it was still on that colorful "x". So, I reset it once again, and now it's stuck on the pretty colored "x". I do think the unlock is still there because the open padlock still shows up when I reboot. It just gets stuck on the "x".
Can anyone help me? I'd really rather not remove the battery if I have to (though it doesn't look that hard).
I feel terrible about this. This was my Christmas gift, and I feel like I've completely ruined the thing over what was supposed to be an easy root procedure.
EDIT: I was able to get to the Android with the red triangle on it and did a factory reset, but it seems that it still can't get past the "x".
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The best thing to do is reflash using fastboot. Google "flash n7 with fastboot". It is really the best way to work on an n7, or any nexus device.
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rebel1699 said:
The best thing to do is reflash using fastboot. Google "flash n7 with fastboot". It is really the best way to work on an n7, or any nexus device.
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Oh wow, it worked!!! I used the .tgz file with the Toolkit and it came back!!! Thank you so much!!
Help me XDA, you're my only hope...
First, background: I bought my Nexus 4 over the internet, because it was never officially released in Belgium. I had to have the screen replaced, and let a 3rth party do it. Glass damage isn't covered by the warranty and it would mean sending my phone by international mail if i used the official warranty people. They told me that the also had to replace the proximity sensor.
My phone worked perfectly afterwards. Until I tried to install the automatic upgrade to 4.3.
First it stopped at the X-logo screen and became very hot. I contacted play support and did all the things they advised (including a factory reset, rebooting in safe mode), none of it works. I found someone with the same problem who managed to get past the X-screen by flashing back the 4.2.2 radio version. And that worked: the phone booted and the update started.
However, since that moment I got a lot of problems:
- random shutdowns
- random locking of the SIM card
- phone not starting unless plugged in charger.
Worst of all, reflashing stock images for 4.2 and 4.2.2 or AOKP does nothing to solve these problems. I also tried a new SIM card, and still nothing.
I'm at my wit's end now. Could there be a driver issue? Any other things I can try?
TIA
Possibly a driver issue and also reflashing does not help meaning that you need to flash an other kernel.
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andyabc said:
Possibly a driver issue and also reflashing does not help meaning that you need to flash an other kernel.
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any suggestions for a good kernel that can run stock android?
If your goal was to upgrade to stock 4.3, you can follow efrant's guide to flash the factory image at at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312&highlight=efrant. Just be sure to download the JWR66V image and use the updated file names when you flash since the file names in this guide are for the Android 4.2 image.
BobWalker said:
If your goal was to upgrade to stock 4.3, you can follow efrant's guide to flash the factory image at at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312&highlight=efrant. Just be sure to download the JWR66V image and use the updated file names when you flash since the file names in this guide are for the Android 4.2 image.
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Well, I tried again. (For the 6th time this month) No different as before: it's been stuck on the X screen for 20 minutes now and getting warmer.
EDIT: I finally managed to get into the recovery menu. No idea why it wouldn't let me use volume up + power...
As suggested in the guide I deleted cache and a factory wipe.
My phone is still stuck at the X screen...
any other suggestions, anyone?
Joenr76 said:
As suggested in the guide I deleted cache and a factory wipe.
My phone is still stuck at the X screen...
any other suggestions, anyone?
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Try installing PA 3.97 with this kernel: http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/mako/pa_mako-Kernel-4.3_JWR66V_HALFBREED.zip
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andyabc said:
Try installing PA 3.97 with this kernel: http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/mako/pa_mako-Kernel-4.3_JWR66V_HALFBREED.zip
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I never did that before: do I flash the kernel first or the Rom first? Are there any guides?
EDIT: I just read that Paranoid Android comes with the halfbreed kernel included. Is that the one you linked too?
Before jumping into the kernel thing (also because i wanted to be able to work with a device that can actually boot), I reinstalled the 4.2.2 factory image. It took about 5 minutes for the first shutdown to happen. *sigh*
And without plugging it in, it goes into a boot loop (going to x screen for a while, then restarting.) When I plug it in, it starts immediately, but shows the battery as empty. It was 63% when it shut itself down.
It's a clean install, I just don't understand...
Okay so, I'm assuming you have a custom recovery like TWRP. Open it and flash the newest boot loader and radio. Then flash Paranoid Android and GApps. Then try flashing Faux kernel and clearing cache/dalvik. If you still have problems, then I have no idea
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Open up your phone to see the battery is securely checked and to see if all the components are okay. Then look do a full wipe of cache,dalvik,system,data,and sd (internal storage). Then use wugs toolkit to a upgrade on a clean flash. Double check to make sure you wipe everything!
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TheNerd:] said:
Open up your phone to see the battery is securely checked and to see if all the components are okay.
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Apparently, my battery had expanded so much that it was pushing at everything in the phone. I ordered a new one and put it in. In 4.2.2 I have no problems anymore with random shut-downs.
However, when I run the OTA upgrade, the phone stays on the X-logo screen. Just like last time. I expect that was why the battery got blown: the first time I ran the OTA, I did it at night and only checked the phone in the morning.
I fixed my N4 by reflashing an older radio (48, IIRC). I have no idea why the newest radio won't work...
Joenr76 said:
Apparently, my battery had expanded so much that it was pushing at everything in the phone. I ordered a new one and put it in. In 4.2.2 I have no problems anymore with random shut-downs.
However, when I run the OTA upgrade, the phone stays on the X-logo screen. Just like last time. I expect that was why the battery got blown: the first time I ran the OTA, I did it at night and only checked the phone in the morning.
I fixed my N4 by reflashing an older radio (48, IIRC). I have no idea why the newest radio won't work...
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Try flashing 4.3 via the factory image. Then use this guide to flash the factory image to the phone.
tykate said:
Try flashing 4.3 via the factory image. Then use this guide to flash the factory image to the phone.
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Tried that before. I did some research and I guess this is relevant: http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...rops-on-some-nexus-4-handsets-fixes-in-sight/ Especially since I ordered my Nexus from the Netherlands.
I'll have to wait until that bug gets fixed until I can upgrade my radio.
Hi guys,
after upgrading to 4.3 my Nexus 16 GB only shows 5,67 GB of OVERALL storage. I tried a factory reset, several wipes, a complete reinstall, another rom, but suddenly it stays at 5,67 GB and will not let me use even more (tried to get some files onto the device).
Anyone got a clue what the problem is?
Thanks.
I am a new owner of N4. You have to do a factory reset from recovery and everything will be ok. Search...
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Gaheris said:
Hi guys,
after upgrading to 4.3 my Nexus 16 GB only shows 5,67 GB of OVERALL storage. I tried a factory reset, several wipes, a complete reinstall, another rom, but suddenly it stays at 5,67 GB and will not let me use even more (tried to get some files onto the device).
Anyone got a clue what the problem is?
Thanks.
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Follow El Daddy's guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2033692&highlight=16gb+show+8gb.
Since you have downloaded the occam-jwr66v image, change line 6 to "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-mako-makoz20i.img" and change line 8 to "fastboot -w update image-occam-jwr66v.zip"
So I installed the latest radio before flashing the odex rom. The Google screen just hangs on boot. Any appreciated help would be welcome.
oxxshadow said:
So I installed the latest radio before flashing the odex rom. The Google screen just hangs on boot. Any appreciated help would be welcome.
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it could be there up to 15 minutes after flashing a radio
I did it like this, and I assume it would also be a fix for your problem.
I downloaded the 4.4 factory image and used the flash all command from the bootloader. This installed stock 4.4 and new bootloader and radio and everything. Then I installed the latest CWM and then installed the port ROM. Works flawlessly.
simms22 said:
it could be there up to 15 minutes after flashing a radio
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Not the Google boot animation, just the screen that says GOOGLE in white hangs there. I am not sure what to do, restoring a Nandroid does not seem to help. I still have access to TWRP
oxxshadow said:
Not the Google boot animation, just the screen that says GOOGLE in white hangs there. I am not sure what to do, restoring a Nandroid does not seem to help. I still have access to TWRP
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i flashed the new radio today, and it hung at google for nearly 10 minutes, then booted.
simms22 said:
i flashed the new radio today, and it hung at google for nearly 10 minutes, then booted.
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Wow very strange... maybe i will wait it out for a bit. I got so scared that I bricked my nexus 4
simms22 said:
i flashed the new radio today, and it hung at google for nearly 10 minutes, then booted.
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It finally booted, but has been stuck on the boot animation for 10 minutes now
simms22 said:
i flashed the new radio today, and it hung at google for nearly 10 minutes, then booted.
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Ok, so here is the problem. I managed to boot into my 4.3 backup, but now every time I reboot the device it takes 10 minutes to boot, just like the situation before. Any ideas? Thank you very much for helping me out btw.
oxxshadow said:
Ok, so here is the problem. I managed to boot into my 4.3 backup, but now every time I reboot the device it takes 10 minutes to boot, just like the situation before. Any ideas? Thank you very much for helping me out btw.
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im using the new radio, but a modified version so that i can use lte. so its not the full regular .97 radio. but from what ive read about people using the regular .97 radio is that it takes longer to boot.
Will the hybrid .27/.97 work on 4.3, currently on PSX V8.5 awaiting for the good devs there to release there kitkat PSX version.
hello guys !!!!!
I updated the nexus 7 2012 in lollipop but now the memory 16 is 8 gb gb !!!
I did the downgrade but the problem remains.
I followed a guide to take him back to 16 then worked aggiorato still at 5 but is back again to 8gb.
there a solution directly to do with lollipop installed?
Okay, how did you update it? Flashed the factory images or flashed a custom rom or OTA updated it?
Erovia said:
Okay, how did you update it? Flashed the factory images or flashed a custom rom or OTA updated it?
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at first I did the original or the 4.4 update via ota and presented this problem, the original reported by nrt and always remained at 8 gb ..
I followed a guide explaining how to return it to 16GB via cmd, successful then updated to 5 but always 8 gb.ho riseguito driving the fix but nothing remains to 8gb
If I were you, I would try to flash the latest factory image from here.
Be sure to flash the proper version!!! (2012 or 2013, Wi-Fi or 3G model)
I got mine drop from 16gb to 6gb. A factory reset got it back to 13
aaron_my said:
I got mine drop from 16gb to 6gb. A factory reset got it back to 13
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Thank you. This worked for me
I restored through nexus toolkit to 4.1 but the problem persists,
follow this guide and work....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2417097