Hi, I recently got my brand new advent tagra note 7 and I updated the system to 4.4.2 (OTA) and then used the super tool 2.1 to root the device and also have flashed the CWM recovery.
Every thing was ok for a while, but when i noticed the tablet some how got freezed so I forced a reebot holding the power button.
Since then, i'm stuck on boot.
I've tried to restore with super tool with no success. I still have fastboot ad CWM recovery, but I can't "adb sideload"
Can anybody help me, since I'm about to return the tablet and I'm affraid they won't accept it since i have unlocked the bootloader hence garanty is voided
747170 said:
Hi, I recently got my brand new advent tagra note 7 and I updated the system to 4.4.2 (OTA) and then used the super tool 2.1 to root the device and also have flashed the CWM recovery.
Every thing was ok for a while, but when i noticed the tablet some how got freezed so I forced a reebot holding the power button.
Since then, i'm stuck on boot.
I've tried to restore with super tool with no success. I still have fastboot ad CWM recovery, but I can't "adb sideload"
Can anybody help me, since I'm about to return the tablet and I'm affraid they won't accept it since i have unlocked the bootloader hence garanty is voided
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I don't know much about rooting the Tegra 7. Can you use Odin with it?
spookme said:
I don't know much about rooting the Tegra 7. Can you use Odin with it?
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I don't think we can use Odin with this tablet, since it's for samsung devices...
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I don't know much about rooting the Tegra 7. Can you use Odin with it?
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I'm sorry but where in the earth have you seen people using Odin with non-samsung devices? You're basically begging for a brick.
perez6991 said:
I'm sorry but where in the earth have you seen people using Odin with non-samsung devices? You're basically begging for a brick.
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Ha - only ever had Samsung devices before the Tegra 7, hence the silly question! I now feel better educated. It's a shame because it helped me get out of a few sticky situations with my S2 and 7.7. Thanks 747170 for your polite correction. Also thanks perez6991 for your offer of a brick, but I think I'll pass.
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Ha - only ever had Samsung devices before the Tegra 7, hence the silly question! I now feel better educated. It's a shame because it helped me get out of a few sticky situations with my S2 and 7.7. Thanks 747170 for your polite correction. Also thanks perez6991 for your offer of a brick, but I think I'll pass.
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You're welcome. odin also saved me a cople of times in the past with my samsung s2/s4 tab10.1
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Hello,
So I bought my Xoom over the weekend when I never heard back from a Craigslister about a Xoom they have that is bootlooping.
Finally got back to me today and I am looking to fix it, and make a little profit.
Guy explained he knows it can get into Fastboot and mentioned RSD lite so I know he has done some research but ultimately he said he is not good at computers and cannot fix it.
My question is what do I need to consider? If I can access hboot ( from power off wait til see M and hit Vol - right?) I should be good to go is my understanding. Is there any way to run a diagnostic and see if there is hardware issues going on?
What would you do I guess lol
He said I could tinker with it first. I am familiar with ADB and rooting / custom roms on Android but have only had my Xoom for about 3 days.
Thanks
If you can definitely get into fastboot, you can recover it; simple as that. Whether there are hardware issues is another matter.
MoreGone said:
Hello,
So I bought my Xoom over the weekend when I never heard back from a Craigslister about a Xoom they have that is bootlooping.
Finally got back to me today and I am looking to fix it, and make a little profit.
Guy explained he knows it can get into Fastboot and mentioned RSD lite so I know he has done some research but ultimately he said he is not good at computers and cannot fix it.
My question is what do I need to consider? If I can access hboot ( from power off wait til see M and hit Vol - right?) I should be good to go is my understanding. Is there any way to run a diagnostic and see if there is hardware issues going on?
What would you do I guess lol
He said I could tinker with it first. I am familiar with ADB and rooting / custom roms on Android but have only had my Xoom for about 3 days.
Thanks
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The question is, how much are you willing to pay if you can't fix it, then if you can you will be happy, if not you should stay happy.
Bootloop can be software but they can easily be hardware too so better be safe than sorry
take a laptop with you and do "fastboot devices' on the spot.
If the computer can see it then it can be wiped clean and fixed
It's $300 and it wouldn't kill me, obviously wouldn't be ideal but not the end of the world either.
ydaraishy said:
If you can definitely get into fastboot, you can recover it; simple as that. Whether there are hardware issues is another matter.
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That's what everyone told me when mine went into a boot loop. I was able to flash the new images in fastboot, but it never came out of the boot loop.
P00r said:
The question is, how much are you willing to pay if you can't fix it, then if you can you will be happy, if not you should stay happy.
Bootloop can be software but they can easily be hardware too so better be safe than sorry
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At what point would I be able to run that command? When powering up, at the M etc?
Zargon335 said:
That's what everyone told me when mine went into a boot loop. I was able to flash the new images in fastboot, but it never came out of the boot loop.
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Stock images?
Zargon335 said:
That's what everyone told me when mine went into a boot loop. I was able to flash the new images in fastboot, but it never came out of the boot loop.
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That's certainly a concern
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Stock images?
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Yes.
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@OP
If seller knows about Fastboot & RSD Lite, he's probably on this forum. Might even be in this thread.
HEY SELLER just let me figure this out and I'll buy it right off ya, OK?
If you CAN get out of it that certainly a very good price. Most cases I think I have seen have been recoverable. Maybe ask the seller how he got into this situation in the first place, might give you a better understanding of how to fix it.
I've been asked to fix an Acer A500. I've never owned one before but am very familiar with Android rooting flashing custom ROM's etc..
The A500 starts up and displays Acer on a black screen.
If I hold Vol + Power I get an android who then falls over on to his back
I've got an SD Card
Where should I begin.
Ive done a lot of searching but because of never owning an acer Tab before it all seems strange to me
Many thanks
Marc
Edit - just found fastboot mode with bootloader version
send it to me, i will unbrick it for you
cgigate said:
send it to me, i will unbrick it for you
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Yeah, right . Send the tablet to the other side of the atlantic ocean just to unbrick it . I think it would be faster and more secure just to send it to acer service somewhere in Europe (I don't know if Acer has one in Spain).
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I've been asked to fix an Acer A500. I've never owned one before but am very familiar with Android rooting flashing custom ROM's etc..
The A500 starts up and displays Acer on a black screen.
If I hold Vol + Power I get an android who then falls over on to his back
I've got an SD Card
Where should I begin.
Ive done a lot of searching but because of never owning an acer Tab before it all seems strange to me
Many thanks
Marc
Edit - just found fastboot mode with bootloader version
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You can try putting official OTA update.zip to sd card and then boot the tablet with volume down pressed. It sould start the update procedure and flash all the needed firmware parts. You can find official acer update.zip files in dev section. If this doesn't work you will need to use nvflash or one of the tools in the dev forum. But first just try with official update.
then again he could just read one of the many un-bricking guides
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then again he could just read one of the many un-bricking guides
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With that, I can agree .
cgigate said:
send it to me, i will unbrick it for you
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You should put a disclamer "Will not return the tablet if I can't unbrick for you"
Hey guys,
I've just tried updating my Nexus 7 to 4.1.2 OTA, after the download was installed it tried to reboot and it's just hanging on the Nexus logo boot screen. I've tried to boot in to recovery mode but I just get the little android with the red exclamation mark triangle.
My device is not rooted and was previously running completely stock firmware 4.1.1, never tweaked at all.
Any ideas would be very helpful - apologies if this is a glaringly obvious fix, I haven't searched much as I'm posting from my phone.
Many Thanks
I am having the same problem but mine is rooted. So I was probably thinking I was having the problem cos it's rooted.
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venturion said:
Hey guys,
I've just tried updating my Nexus 7 to 4.1.2 OTA, after the download was installed it tried to reboot and it's just hanging on the Nexus logo boot screen. I've tried to boot in to recovery mode but I just get the little android with the red exclamation mark triangle.
My device is not rooted and was previously running completely stock firmware 4.1.1, never tweaked at all.
Any ideas would be very helpful - apologies if this is a glaringly obvious fix, I haven't searched much as I'm posting from my phone.
Many Thanks
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Do you have the 4.2.1 bootloader? or it might not work.
Don't think so, it's completely standard. Been updated from 4.1.0 to 4.1.1 when I bought it, since then only change to the firmware I've made is today downloading 4.1.2.
Did you do a manual update or was it system self prompted update?
I was notified that an update was available by my device. I pressed install now, it downloaded and the device rebooted and started installing it. Then it triedvto boot back up and failed.
if this happened and you did NOT root or unlock the bootloader, then you are eligible for a replacement. go to the store you have bought it from and ask for a replacement unit. if you did unlock the bootloader, then you have to boot into bootloader and use this tool and select 9 after installation. it should return your device to stock, providing you can still boot into bootloader. good luck!
Billchen0014 said:
if you did unlock the bootloader, then you have to boot into bootloader and use this tool and select 9 after installation. it should return your device to stock, providing you can still boot into bootloader. good luck!
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I'm in this boat, unlocked bootloader, and had this porblem. What tool are we speaking of?
Billchen0014 said:
if this happened and you did NOT root or unlock the bootloader, then you are eligible for a replacement. go to the store you have bought it from and ask for a replacement unit. if you did unlock the bootloader, then you have to boot into bootloader and use this tool and select 9 after installation. it should return your device to stock, providing you can still boot into bootloader. good luck!
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I was hoping that wouldn't be the case to be honest and that I'd be able to fix it myself, ah well. Thanks a lot for your help
Just so everyone knows, I took my tablet back and got a new one, which when updated broke again. I got a third tablet and contacted Google directly, they told me they can't really help but try updating again, which I did and bricked my 3rd device in a row. When I called Google again they said I need to speak to Asus (regarding this issue with Android software) in terms of getting another replacement. Which means I'll be left without a device until they replace it!
Wow, the same problem as I had.
My brand new, stock nexus 7 (4.1.1) informed me there was an update so I allowed it to install it.
It was connected to the PC during the whole process.
It installed the update, but got stuck on the boot screen (the X logo). It took too long so I suspected something went wrong...
In a few minutes I was forced to learn how to do a forced restart, enter the recovery menu, etc.
But sadly nothing helped, as it ALWAYS ended up showing that X logo and would not go further. So I decided for a drastic measure and wiped the device (reset to factory settings). Unsurprisingly, it then booted fine and the new update was there.
Of course I lost all my game saves and other data... Really pissed off, but decided to swallow it for the time being.
If this happens at the next update, I'll definitely say goodbye to the Nexus. Would be a shame though, as it's a lovely device, very handy.
Just for the record, I live in the EU and the device was bought in a brick and mortar shop, and it had 4.1.1 installed.
bangawasawa said:
Wow, the same problem as I had.
My brand new, stock nexus 7 (4.1.1) informed me there was an update so I allowed it to install it.
It was connected to the PC during the whole process.
It installed the update, but got stuck on the boot screen (the X logo). It took too long so I suspected something went wrong...
In a few minutes I was forced to learn how to do a forced restart, enter the recovery menu, etc.
But sadly nothing helped, as it ALWAYS ended up showing that X logo and would not go further. So I decided for a drastic measure and wiped the device (reset to factory settings). Unsurprisingly, it then booted fine and the new update was there.
Of course I lost all my game saves and other data... Really pissed off, but decided to swallow it for the time being.
If this happens at the next update, I'll definitely say goodbye to the Nexus. Would be a shame though, as it's a lovely device, very handy.
Just for the record, I live in the EU and the device was bought in a brick and mortar shop, and it had 4.1.1 installed.
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Hi. Slightly off topic, but maybe worth mentioning : I have exactly the same problem with the 4.1.2 OTA update of the Nexus S.
What did you do, reset to factory settings?
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bangawasawa said:
What did you do, reset to factory settings?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, but I had some difficulties doing it, couldn't even tell you exactly how I managed to.
I'm really disappointed by this OTA update, it shouldn't be more complicated than flashing an alternative ROM.
Hello ladies and gents,
So I'm a total noob and I think I bricked my phone.
I got root by using the motochopper tool
then I went for custom recovery, but I think I flashed the verizon version instead of the ATT version (I was trying to install the Google Wallet fix with a custom rom)
Rebooted the phone, I get an unlock symbol and samsung custom
I can boot into recovery mode and I still have root access / command line.
The phone either boots to black screen with a oscillating blue light or if I go into the other mode it says 'downloading'
Anything I can do to get my phone back working? Did I totally brick it?
Yes, if you see anything on the screen, that would be a soft brick, you are getting the unauthorized screen, then you need another kernel for sure, lets start there...
You really should either put your device in your information screen or tell us what type of device you have, that is very important.
I can not tell you what kernel, not knowing what device has the problem.
I see you mentioned att, is it US or Canadian version?
These are a must when you are seeking help.
I have the AT&T US Version of the S4, 1337
And now it seems I've made it worse, I reinstalled a new Rom, now I can't boot into recovery at all. It goes blank after the Samsung custom screen. Still can ADB into it though.
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Yes, if you see anything on the screen, that would be a soft brick, you are getting the unauthorized screen, then you need another kernel for sure, lets start there...
You really should either put your device in your information screen or tell us what type of device you have, that is very important.
I can not tell you what kernel, not knowing what device has the problem.
I see you mentioned att, is it US or Canadian version?
These are a must when you are seeking help.
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Do you have any type backup? Have you tried, power off phone. hold down power button and volume up at same time, when it vibrates, let go of the power button, it should go into recovery, and lets try restoring your backup.
Your problem is you have the wrong kernel loading, flash a ATT kernel once in the recovery, it will boot.
willenglishiv said:
I have the AT&T US Version of the S4, 1337
And now it seems I've made it worse, I reinstalled a new Rom, now I can't boot into recovery at all. It goes blank after the Samsung custom screen. Still can ADB into it though.
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Just ODIN flash the stock firmware for ATT I337 and re-root? That's what I would try.
blyndfyre said:
Just ODIN flash the stock firmware for ATT I337 and re-root? That's what I would try.
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Actually Ax has the best solution if he can get to recovery... your way will work but by far to many steps for something that simple...
just saying!!
sloanster said:
Actually Ax has the best solution if he can get to recovery... your way will work but by far to many steps for something that simple...
just saying!!
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I agree Ax's solution is simpler, but OP said that he cannot boot to recovery.
And now it seems I've made it worse, I reinstalled a new Rom, now I can't boot into recovery at all. It goes blank after the Samsung custom screen. Still can ADB into it though.
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I agree Ax's solution is simpler, but OP said that he cannot boot to recovery.
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But he can adb so he can push the kernel onto his phone and flash in recovery
Edit: my bad, he did say he can't boot into recovery. Odin is his best bet.
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he hasn't answered the get into recovery yet, nor has he said he has a backup. I was trying a simple solution. Then we can move on to the odin back.
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he hasn't answered the get into recovery yet, nor has he said he has a backup. I was trying a simple solution. Then we can move on to the odin back.
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Hope it gets it worked out!!!
The main thing is he's got options...:angel:
if anyone has a custom recovery for this phone please send me a download link i need it badly. This phone is a samsung galaxy on5 Sm-s550TL simple mobile.
Heyabhay1127 said:
if anyone has a custom recovery for this phone please send me a download link i need it badly. This phone is a samsung galaxy on5 Sm-s550TL simple mobile.
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how can i get this for you ? i have the same phone .
rein013 said:
how can i get this for you ? i have the same phone .
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If you have a custom recovery already installed, can you please give me the download link for the one you used?
thanks
Heyabhay1127 said:
If you have a custom recovery already installed, can you please give me the download link for the one you used?
thanks
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Dude so I was scared to install TWRP backup because it wasn't for this exact phone carrier and I saw a lot of people were screwing up their phones doing the process so do you know of a process which I could get TWRP on this phone whileist not screwing it up like everyone else ?
Phone is brand new and I would have backed up and and installed debloated rom already but again with everyone having issues im kind of hesitant .
So I'm probably going to do it anyway ( my phone is my phone damn-it! ) but I need to read more throughout the forums and see exactly what's causing these issues because I do not want to brick mine and any insight you have as to what happened to yours during the process could be beneficial .
I already tried
rob.e.rein said:
Dude so I was scared to install TWRP backup because it wasn't for this exact phone carrier and I saw a lot of people were screwing up their phones doing the process so do you know of a process which I could get TWRP on this phone whileist not screwing it up like everyone else ?
Phone is brand new and I would have backed up and and installed debloated rom already but again with everyone having issues im kind of hesitant .
So I'm probably going to do it anyway ( my phone is my phone damn-it! ) but I need to read more throughout the forums and see exactly what's causing these issues because I do not want to brick mine and any insight you have as to what happened to yours during the process could be beneficial .
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For samsung devices, the only method to flash a recovery seems to be odin. I did not find a recovery for my variant
I ended up returning the phone anyway since there is no recovery, its best you do the same. It was a good phone for $30 though. I ended up getting super desperate, and i tried to flash all the recoveries available for this phone, none of them worked. It did not brick my phone however. If you still want to give it a try you can. If it does brick you should be able to restore using power, vol UP and home. Just wait a bit and an android recovery comes up where you can reset to factory. Im not entirely sure about this process. Best of luck to you!
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For samsung devices, the only method to flash a recovery seems to be odin. I did not find a recovery for my variant
I ended up returning the phone anyway since there is no recovery, its best you do the same. It was a good phone for $30 though. I ended up getting super desperate, and i tried to flash all the recoveries available for this phone, none of them worked. It did not brick my phone however. If you still want to give it a try you can. If it does brick you should be able to restore using power, vol UP and home. Just wait a bit and an android recovery comes up where you can reset to factory. Im not entirely sure about this process. Best of luck to you!
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yeah i tried and failed as well . all i want is to be able to use the memory card as storage for apps and whatnot so that i don't run out of 8gb of space after installing only a few programs . what a shame because the phone is not too bad but by samsung removing this feature that's built into the android ecosystem , what a bunch of dicks .
much luck back to you my friend .
Same crap just happened to me sobi flashed a stock firmware thru Odin. Now whwnbi power I n the phonebir foes thru a factory binary loading screen and then all this factory crap. Anyvone know how to get it back to normal?
rein013 said:
how can i get this for you ? i have the same phone .
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Me too! No cup. Help