I was in the process of taking my Nexus 7 back to stock yesterday it started giving errors from fastboot. My device is completely wiped clean. Can't boot into recovery since there isnt one, there is no system to boot into, etc. I tried to install 4.2.2 via the toolkit and manually from fastboot and I keep getting errors. The most recent one is no such device or address found. The only the only thing that I have been successful in doing this entire time is oem lock and unlock. I read somewhere else that someone had a similar issue and that fixed it. I have tried every different port on my laptop and every different cable I can find. I haven't used the OEM ASUS cable since i cant find it, but I think it is at work so that the last one I can think of.
Can anyone offer any help or solutions? I've had the worst luck int he last three days with my devices. I've never had a potential bricking issue since my G1 and now i can't seem to avoid them. Any help is greatly appreciated. I can provide screenshots of the errors if that would help as well.
EDIT
Turns out it wasn't a bad device or any of the million cables. It was a bad laptop. I was finally able to get the drivers to install on my win8 desktop and it all went as it should.
Trying to use LG Flash tool to get back to stock. Whenever I run it and get things going...it just says "Model Information check FAIL" and stops there. I looked in other threads...and couldn't find any answers (although many people seem to have encountered this same problem). Phone boots out of download mode fine still so it's not bricked my any means. This is on a D800. Using Supersport as my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663369
Any help is appreciated.
EDIT: problem resolved. In case anyone else runs into this issue, I just used a different USB port and it ended up running and now I am back on stock. Not sure how that works, but it did
Hi Guys! I'd like to ask for some help and advise. I've scoured through the forums and couldn't find a solution that works. I'm helping a friend to fix his phone currently.
Phone: K30-W
Currently installed ROM: CynogenMod 12 (tested 11 too) with the same problems.
Phone was an imported phone, which had a lot of bloatware and various other issues that came with it. Bloatware was so severe that random adverts flash on the phone every couple of minutes of using it. Even after factory resetting, bloatware and junk was not removed, so i flashed his rom to Cynogenmod 11. The phone works fine with 1 caveat, modem/radio/simcard does not work. I made the mistake of not backing up his phone first, but i figured that the backups would likely come with his bloatware again anyway.
Tried re-flashing to Cynogenmod 12. Same issue persisted. I tried a solution from "http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/how-to-root-lenovo-a6000similar-to-t3017828/page4" as well, but still same problem persisted. I've looked for stockroms to re-install, but have been unable to find one that I could install properly either. SP Flash tool with stock roms didn't have the scatter file in the download either for the SP Flash tool to work.
Currently, all other functions of the phone is fine except for the network. So I get no data, no calls. Phone is essentially a wifi phone for now.
Do any of you here know how I can solve this? I can provide further information as required.
Thank you very very much in advance.
Flash the stock rom and head to the service centre and act innocent. I think this is the safest option rather than doing things by yourself and putting it into more trouble.
wonglc82 said:
Hi Guys! I'd like to ask for some help and advise. I've scoured through the forums and couldn't find a solution that works. I'm helping a friend to fix his phone currently.
Phone: K30-W
Currently installed ROM: CynogenMod 12 (tested 11 too) with the same problems.
Phone was an imported phone, which had a lot of bloatware and various other issues that came with it. Bloatware was so severe that random adverts flash on the phone every couple of minutes of using it. Even after factory resetting, bloatware and junk was not removed, so i flashed his rom to Cynogenmod 11. The phone works fine with 1 caveat, modem/radio/simcard does not work. I made the mistake of not backing up his phone first, but i figured that the backups would likely come with his bloatware again anyway.
Tried re-flashing to Cynogenmod 12. Same issue persisted. I tried a solution from "http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/how-to-root-lenovo-a6000similar-to-t3017828/page4" as well, but still same problem persisted. I've looked for stockroms to re-install, but have been unable to find one that I could install properly either. SP Flash tool with stock roms didn't have the scatter file in the download either for the SP Flash tool to work.
Currently, all other functions of the phone is fine except for the network. So I get no data, no calls. Phone is essentially a wifi phone for now.
Do any of you here know how I can solve this? I can provide further information as required.
Thank you very very much in advance.
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Dial *#06# and check if you have IMEI or not. If you don't, then you can repair your IMEI using QFIL.
Thanks for the idea. Will look for the QFIL files and guide to try to get this one sorted. you're right. no IMEI.
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Thanks for the idea. Will look for the QFIL files and guide to try to get this one sorted. you're right. no IMEI.
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Go through the threads mentioned in this post.
Hello, guys! It's now my 2nd post asking the exact same help. I'm very desperate to fix my phone : Asus Zenfone 5.
I have been looking for solutions for a long time, I'm not easily quit on googling. So far, this problem is one that haven't been fixed and very unlikely to be fixed
I have contacted many people including that Taiwan guy who is an expert on Zenfone 5 (forgot the name) and I'm EXTREMELY DESPERATE
I know this problem might be similiar with other case, but this one seems to be rare, because I have not found the solution.
Here is the timeline before my device got soft-bricked :
1. I upgraded to Lolipop with a different version of it's recovery, but still worked.
2. One day, ANR Keeps reporting that SystemUI has stopped. Rebooted and the phone went bootloop.
3. (probably the problem) I flashed wrong version of recovery (I think it was kitkat's recovery) and after then, I'm not able to get into DROIDBOOT.
I have tried several ways :
1. Sending package to my phone over ADB Sideload (It says something like error mounting blabla)
2. Flashing with xFSTK (It says something about driver, and I googled it. Found everyone with the same problem, endless solutions)
3. Downloaded about 1 gig of files (DEBRICK Files) and still, gets stuck somewhere.
So anyone have a solution for me, please?? I'm totally desperate right now, I lost hope. Never had this kind of problem, the thing is that so far, I never had such never-solved case in my life, I will always
find a solution from Google even that would take a long time. I have been searching passively for about 8 months, and I got none of those works
I will be very thankful if anyone would try to help this problem, I will bring detailed information you want, because I don't have solutions left.
Sorry for bad English
Thank You so much!
Christ, I was sure that I ticked it as a Q/A.
how to help? you are just telling about softbrick.
Hi
I have Axon 7 A2017G. Bought from AliExpess in Feb of this year. It has been a very good phone so far with no issues. Well, at least until yesterday.
I was on Android 6 until yesterday when I found out that I can upgrade to Android 7.1.1. So, I stupidly upgraded to 7.1.1 (getting the upgrade from from ZTE) and now I have *lost my connectivity* (I am using three.co.uk sim). It doesn't recognise my sim card at all.
I have tried deleting and wiping the cache - no joy. Not sure what else to do.
I tried to use other upgrade from ZTE (Nougat to Marshmallow) and Marshmallow. Both fail with 'e footer is wrong e signature verification failed installation aborted'.
Everything else seems to be fine and I have had no issues with Axon 7 (had it since Feb) before the upgrade.
Hope someone can either help to get the connectivity back or somehow degrade my Android back to 6 (when it was all working fine).
Thanks Robie
SlickRobie said:
Hi
I have Axon 7 A2017G. Bought from AliExpess in Feb of this year. It has been a very good phone so far with no issues. Well, at least until yesterday.
I was on Android 6 until yesterday when I found out that I can upgrade to Android 7.1.1. So, I stupidly upgraded to 7.1.1 (getting the upgrade from from ZTE) and now I have *lost my connectivity* (I am using three.co.uk sim). It doesn't recognise my sim card at all.
I have tried deleting and wiping the cache - no joy. Not sure what else to do.
I tried to use other upgrade from ZTE (Nougat to Marshmallow) and Marshmallow. Both fail with 'e footer is wrong e signature verification failed installation aborted'.
Everything else seems to be fine and I have had no issues with Axon 7 (had it since Feb) before the upgrade.
Hope someone can either help to get the connectivity back or somehow degrade my Android back to 6 (when it was all working fine).
Thanks Robie
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The problem is probably that you do not have an A2017G. Turn your phone around and tell me what the model erched into the back of the phone is. I suspect that you have an A2017, you didn't read the little paper that came with the phone that explained what they (the aliexpress seller) did with it, and you flashed an A2017G ROM on your A2017, effectively messing up the modem file.
I don't know if flashing through EDL fixes the issue, but it might be worth trying. It involves downloading a FULL_EDL package (the full system for your device model), then flashing it entirely through EDL.
The failproof method is to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash the modem file corresponding to your device.
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The problem is probably that you do not have an A2017G. Turn your phone around and tell me what the model erched into the back of the phone is. I suspect that you have an A2017, you didn't read the little paper that came with the phone that explained what they (the aliexpress seller) did with it, and you flashed an A2017G ROM on your A2017, effectively messing up the modem file.
I don't know if flashing through EDL fixes the issue, but it might be worth trying. It involves downloading a FULL_EDL package (the full system for your device model), then flashing it entirely through EDL.
The failproof method is to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash the modem file corresponding to your device.
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Doh! Doh! Doh! :crying:
You are ABSOLUTELY correct. I didn't read that little paper that came with it because it was all Chinese - not English. Damn - why didn't I check. :crying:
When I bought it, the website said it was a 2017G model and therefore I assumed it was 2017G model.
Anyway, I don't understand some of the things you wrote (I am okay with upgrade and such like but not so much programming lark). What is this FULL_EDL package and how straight forward would it be for me to use it? Where do I get hold of it?
Everything is fine except phone call, sms and data of course. Internet connection is fine and all the apps works too.
Another question, would it help if I did a full factory reset and then applied the correct upgrade? I have backup of all my apps, contacts, pictures, music, etc.
Thanks
Robie
SlickRobie said:
Doh! Doh! Doh! :crying:
You are ABSOLUTELY correct. I didn't read that little paper that came with it because it was all Chinese - not English. Damn - why didn't I check. :crying:
When I bought it, the website said it was a 2017G model and therefore I assumed it was 2017G model.
Anyway, I don't understand some of the things you wrote (I am okay with upgrade and such like but not so much programming lark). What is this FULL_EDL package and how straight forward would it be for me to use it? Where do I get hold of it?
Everything is fine except phone call, sms and data of course. Internet connection is fine and all the apps works too.
Another question, would it help if I did a full factory reset and then applied the correct upgrade? I have backup of all my apps, contacts, pictures, music, etc.
Thanks
Robie
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Not at all, this is much more messed up. A factory reset only wipes data, you need to fix a part of the system. If you are okay with unlocking your phone (i think you don't have warranty anyways) then you should do that, there are guides but be sure that they are FOR THE A2017!
After unlocking you need to install TWRP, those guides usually also explain you how to do this. Then you download this file and flash it through TWRP (put it in the phone, go to TWRP, Install - select the zip - swipe to start)
It may help understanding to know that there are 3 models.
A2017 is the Chinese one, A2017U is the American one and A2017G is multinational/European. There are different telephony frequency bands in use around the world and the Chinese one also has different storage and memory. A bit bummed they held that back from the rest of the world.....
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Not at all, this is much more messed up. A factory reset only wipes data, you need to fix a part of the system. If you are okay with unlocking your phone (i think you don't have warranty anyways) then you should do that, there are guides but be sure that they are FOR THE A2017!
After unlocking you need to install TWRP, those guides usually also explain you how to do this. Then you download [https:// androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767137840]this file and flash it through TWRP (put it in the phone, go to TWRP, Install - select the zip - swipe to start)
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Thank you for quick response.
Yes, you are correct, warranty is non-issue anyway and I will make sure it is for A2017 (not A2017G/U). Wish I had just checked the back of the phone then I would not have ended up here but it is nice to learn new things, however painful..
Thanks for the heads up on the process as well. There goes my weekend but the boss (wife) is away so it is okay.
I will report if I manage to get it working next week. Wish me luck.
Robie
Update.
I spent the weekend on this and sadly didn't get anywhere. I followed the instructions and download from here:
http://https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-b13-chinese-a2017-root-unlock-t3549873.
Unfortunately, no joy. I can get my phone in EDL mode (drivers downloaded & suetup successfully, COM port is correct, etc) but the following commands just sit forever. They don't respond at all.
axon7backup.exe -p COM# -d
axon7root.exe -p COM# -r
Not sure where to go from here. If anyone has any ideas then please let me know.
Thanks.
Robie