Hi all; I have a soft bricked Nexus 4. I need a way to save it without wiping the files. I have an audio file I need to rescue from the phone. All online solutions I have found so far assume that I can access the phone features/settings (I can't) or that I can remove the battery (I can't - it's a Nexus 4). The phone is stuck in recovery mode.
I'd be hugely appreciative if anyone can tell me how to either:
A) retrieve my audio file from the phone
or
B) unbrick the phone without losing data
Do you have a custom recovery or are you stock? Also, is your bootloader unlocked?
What did you do to get in the condition the phone is on now?
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jd1639 said:
Do you have a custom recovery or are you stock? Also, is your bootloader unlocked?
What did you do to get in the condition the phone is on now?
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Thanks, jd1639. I *think* the only thing that happened was that the battery went dead. The battery is not dead now.
Recovery Mode screen says fastboot mode and it says locked.
I guess I am stock? I don't do anything fancy to my phone. I'm too much of a noob.
SoolMed said:
Thanks, jd1639. I *think* the only thing that happened was that the battery went dead. The battery is not dead now.
Recovery Mode screen says fastboot mode and it says locked.
I guess I am stock? I don't do anything fancy to my phone. I'm too much of a noob.
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Is it working now? If it isn't you'll not be able to recover your file. Doing anything will wipe the device.
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Is it working now? If it isn't you'll not be able to recover your file. Doing anything will wipe the device.
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OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
SoolMed said:
OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
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Have you unlocked the bootloader? If you have there's some hope
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SoolMed said:
OH. It has not worked for a week. I guess there is no chance.
Thanks for responding.
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What kinds of things could cause this? Could a dead battery make it do that? Is there a way to get the phone back?
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Have you unlocked the bootloader? If you have there's some hope
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Oh, okay, I will try to figure out how to do that.
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Oh, okay, I will try to figure out how to do that.
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Does anyone know how an unlock can be done (without wiping the phone)?
SoolMed said:
Does anyone know how an unlock can be done (without wiping the phone)?
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If you can't boot thart's nothing left to do at this point. Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the device. But you might be able to save the device
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I have nexus 7. I tried to many pattern attempts and the tablet locked. It aks me to log into gmail but it won't accept the username and password. The password is correct, i tried on my pc and phone. The problem is that the tablet is disconected from wifi. Is there a way to unlock it or connecting it to wifi without losing all my data?
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I have nexus 7. I tried to many pattern attempts and the tablet locked. It aks me to log into gmail but it won't accept the username and password. The password is correct, i tried on my pc and phone. The problem is that the tablet is disconected from wifi. Is there a way to unlock it or connecting it to wifi without losing all my data?
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If your bootloader is unlocked, it is fairly easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33029578&postcount=4
Shouldnt it connect to wifi automatically when its turned on?
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Shouldnt it connect to wifi automatically when its turned on?
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Not if wifi is disabled.
You can access the status bar from lockscreen?
Or cant you access the lockscreen? Just the google login page?
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If your bootloader is unlocked, it is fairly easy. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33029578&postcount=4
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No, the bootloader is locked :/
Jordanooo said:
You can access the status bar from lockscreen?
Or cant you access the lockscreen? Just the google login page?
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Just the google login page :/
Amerikano997 said:
Just the google login page :/
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Ahh sorry
Just me or......you know.
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maztahbr said:
Just me or......you know.
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Sound stolen?
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maztahbr said:
Just me or......you know.
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No, it's not stolen. I have the warianty and everithing. I had the pattern and my little sister tried the pattern to many times
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Sound stolen?
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No, i bought it. I have the warianty and everithing. My little sister tried the pattern to many times. Please help me
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No, i bought it. I have the warianty and everithing. My little sister tried the pattern to many times. Please help me
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If you need more help then what has been provided, you'll need to give us more information. For instance, is your bootloader unlocked?
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If you need more help then what has been provided, you'll need to give us more information. For instance, is your bootloader unlocked?
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this...
Amerikano997 said:
No, the bootloader is locked :/
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You can still unlock the bootloader without booting android.
Boot into bootloader using power and volume down.
Get the nexus toolkit and unlock boot loader, flash cwm recovery and factory reset
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Jordanooo said:
this...
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THAT is where I enjoy a smooth cup of fail.
johnrippa said:
Sound stolen?
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This.
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And a receipt. Guy around here had his tablet nicked from his car last week, can't be too careful.
tylerwatt12 said:
You can still unlock the bootloader without booting android.
Boot into bootloader using power and volume down.
Get the nexus toolkit and unlock boot loader, flash cwm recovery and factory reset
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I have the nexus 7 toolkit. Instaled the drivers and everithing. When i connect the tablet in fastboot mode the pc does not see it. When i tipe adb devices it shows nothing. The tablet connects in mtp mode while its in lock screen but when i start bootloader or recovery mode windows says usb device not recognised.
Adb is for when the tablet is booted and debugging is on.
Try fastboot devices. If its not there check device manager again
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Guys I need help right away! I accidentally flash a S4 AOSP ROM on my nexus 4. I try to flash the factory images, everything goes smooth but it boots so slow now, and WiFi, signal and other radio stuff doesn't work! How is this possible if I flash the factory images? Please help!:crying::crying:
edit: also my IMEI shows unknown know, and when i connect to the pc the internal storage is faulty(?). i cant copy files there. but the phone is turn on and works! i can go to drawer, apps do things and stuff. strange..
Thats the biggest **** up wow umm im not a pro at this but clear dalvik cache reg cache factory reset then re flash stock again
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beastint said:
Thats the biggest **** up wow umm im not a pro at this but clear dalvik cache reg cache factory reset then re flash stock again
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i tried this but doesnt work. everytime the same thing. it boots but radio stuff doest work. also my IMEI is unknown now.
johnxarma said:
Guys I need help right away! I accidentally flash a S4 AOSP ROM on my nexus 4. I try to flash the factory images, everything goes smooth but it boots so slow now, and WiFi, signal and other radio stuff doesn't work! How is this possible if I flash the factory images? Please help!:crying::crying:
edit: also my IMEI shows unknown know, and when i connect to the pc the internal storage is faulty(?). i cant copy files there. but the phone is turn on and works! i can go to drawer, apps do things and stuff. strange..
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Well, if what you say is true and you are correctly flashing the factory images with fastboot ( including the radio )
your screwed.
trentreed said:
Well, if what you say is true and you are correctly flashing the factory images with fastboot ( including the radio )
your screwed.
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thanks for the reply. any solution maybe? :/
anyone? please if someone knows a fix or something to try please tell me
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anyone? please if someone knows a fix or something to try please tell me
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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He said he ACCIDENTALLY flashed the ROM of a gs4. No need to rip him apart for a mistake, I think he is going to suffer enough by having to replace his defective phone.
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Download a nexus 4 ROM and flash that.
Next time do not ever ever flash a rom that is not meant for the device. Is your phone a S4? No. Is it a HTC One? No. Stick with ROMs and kernels meant for your device and you'll be good.
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as i said i accidentally flash a wrong rom. thanks for the reply but i can copy files to internal storage, somehow it damaged by the rom(?) :/ i dont know..
maybe can i use this way to fix it? anyone tried maybe, so can help me? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976057
Did flash the factory images via Fastboot ?
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Tough luck mate
I'm no expert, but obviously you've overwritten your modem/radio partition, maybe even corrupted. I don't know if you could zero that partition (with dd codes) and then flash one of our radios... Not sure if that would work...
Edit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43096832
Check this post, seems like he made the same thing, see if he solves it, he might help you.
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Didn't your custom recovery stop you from flashing another's phone software
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Exodian said:
Did flash the factory images via Fastboot ?
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yes i did. same problem
mattoaida said:
Didn't your custom recovery stop you from flashing another's phone software
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no. it was an aosp rom for galaxy s4, so maybe because of aosp(?)
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yes i did. same problem
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Did you flash all the files? System, boot loader, radio... Something like 6 files? If not I would flash all the files. If so I would flash them again.
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no. it was an aosp rom for galaxy s4, so maybe because of aosp(?)
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No, it's not because it's aosp. Nexus 4 uses aosp but the drivers and all are different on each device.
I'm sorry if I sounded like a total jerk before.
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Install 4.1 via nexus toolkit. Then 4.2. This should install the nexus radio as well.
Exodian said:
Did you flash all the files? System, boot loader, radio... Something like 6 files? If not I would flash all the files. If so I would flash them again.
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yes of course, all the files. i follow efrant's how to guide step per step.
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No, it's not because it's aosp. Nexus 4 uses aosp but the drivers and all are different on each device.
I'm sorry if I sounded like a total jerk before.
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its ok mate i just need a solution because i dont want to sent it for service..
Hi,
I have a galaxy s4 att rooted phone that is stuck in a boot loop. It turns on and works until it gets to to the att logo then it freezes. It happened because I tried to install a custom font on my phone using font installer. I looked everywhere on xda, google, and different sites but I didn't find anything. What I tried to do was use odin 3 and get it back to stock. I really don't need any of my data its fine if I don't get it back but I need it to be fixed. Its soft-bricked at the moment. I tried using different odin3 softwares and different files to work with odin and my phone, but they all give me fails. I used different usb cables and ports on my computer. I took all the advice I could from the internet but nothing. I was hoping someone could help me out here?
Use kies emergency recovery put phone into download mode
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Can you get into recovery mode? If you can do a factory reset. It'll get you past the boot loop.
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Can you get into recovery mode? If you can do a factory reset. It'll get you past the boot loop.
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Yes but my only options are
Reboot system now
Apply update from adb
Apply update from external storage
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Apply update from cache
When I click wipe data/factory reset it just gives me the option to wipe the data.
utkershghiya said:
Yes but my only options are
Reboot system now
Apply update from adb
Apply update from external storage
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Apply update from cache
When I click wipe data/factory reset it just gives me the option to wipe the data.
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Do wipe data /factory reset
I love how no one is asking the most important question... Are you on MF3, OP? It sounds like you are and if so, you are pretty much screwed unless you know ADB and know exactly what went wrong OR if the wipe data/factory reset works.
They are both the same by the way. Wiping data is a factory reset.
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VICIOUSVIC1 said:
Use kies emergency recovery put phone into download mode
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My phone is already updated to mf3. Can I still do it? I can already get into download mode? Can you please be more specific?
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My phone is already updated to mf3. Can I still do it? I can already get into download mode? Can you please be more specific?
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Kies will not work with MF3.
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graydiggy said:
I love how no one is asking the most important question... Are you on MF3, OP? It sounds like you are and if so, you are pretty much screwed unless you know ADB and know exactly what went wrong.
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I don't know adb. Can you help me out? Yes I am on mf3 and I know exactly what went wrong I tried to install a font and it said that it needs to reboot so I let it reboot and it was stuck in a bootloop. Can you please help me out with adb?
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Do wipe data /factory reset
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I already did and then I tried to reboot but it didn't work.
Lol I cant believe people update >_> ON ALL DEVICES ITS A TRAP
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MavereXx said:
Lol I cant believe people update >_> ON ALL DEVICES ITS A TRAP
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Well, you're helpful. The dude has a serious problem and you butt in with that? Troll somewhere else!
Unfortunately ADB is not a specialty of mine. I also have no idea what went wrong. I know what you told me, but there is more specific things than the process of changing the font.
A system file that got changed. What was the change? Where is the file located? What is the file name? Are there more than one that could have been changed?
I am more of a hardware specialist. I know the bare basics of software but not enough to be confident enough to walk you through changing system files.
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graydiggy said:
Unfortunately ADB is not a specialty of mine. I also have no idea what went wrong. I know what you told me, but there is more specific things than the process of changing the font.
A system file that got changed. What was the change? Where is the file located? What is the file name? Are there more than one that could have been changed?
I am more of a hardware specialist. I know the bare basics of software but not enough to be confident enough to walk you through changing system files.
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So why'd you come on so strong like you knew what you're doing and put everyone down who was trying to help him? I almost pm'd you since I don't know adb that well either.
jd1639 said:
Well, you're helpful. The dude has a serious problem and you butt in with that? Troll somewhere else!
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How is that trolling? Name me a device - any device - where to update your device to the latest version as it came out improved the hackability of it.
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How is that trolling? Name me a device - any device - where to update your device to the latest version as it came out improved the hackability of it.
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Have a nice day
Manually put the phone into download / ODIN mode (if you can), then, manually cancel out of download mode and see if your phone will reboot.
Like this guy tried in this post...and see if it works for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44433724&postcount=11
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So why'd you come on so strong like you knew what you're doing and put everyone down who was trying to help him? I almost pm'd you since I don't know adb that well either.
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Because I know what is needed, but not exactly how to do it. I can give enough info to spark some interest in research. I didn't put anyone down, so don't try to make me look like the bad guy.
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Because I know what is needed, but not exactly how to do it. I can give enough info to spark some interest in research. I didn't put anyone down, so don't try to make me look like the bad guy.
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I'll go with that. Didn't want to make you look like a bad guy. I agree, people here need to do a lot more research before they mess with their phones. No worries. I know you know a lot about the devices. I too hate to see people mess up their phones because they don't read and learn.
No harm done. If i knew exactly how to solve OP's problem, I would. I would also tell them to not mess with stuff that can break their expensive ass phone until he/she fully understands the risk involved. I completely understand the risks and am ready to have a broke device. I am still careful with my phone though because I don't want to have to be ready. Especially since my phone shipped with MDL. I don't want to risk getting a MF3 device.
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Hi guys , I recently cracked the screen on my nexus4, i cant use the device in any way, i got another handset and so im going to sell this as spares or repair, i want to wipe all my data from the dvice, is it possible to do this using the cable given the physical state of the phone, i can change it and turn it on thats about it.
cheers :good:
You could try using odin with pc
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killbubble said:
You could try using odin with pc
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isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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You could try using odin with pc
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cheers :good:
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isnt odin only for samsund devices?
you can probably do it with one of the root toolkits available here in the n4 threads.
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ok sounds good, i have not used any of the root toolkits so will need some more info please
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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at4r1 said:
Odin is for Samsung, not gonna work on nexus. Why not just flash stock images via fastboot, then lock, unlock, lock bootloader. That's what I did when I broke the screen on my first n4.
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Harry GT-S5830 said:
Use fastboot and do "fastboot format userdata"
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Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
mystic.bertie said:
Many thanks for the replies guys, ill give fastboot a try and let you know how i get on.
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Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
M3drvr said:
Yea, just flash factory image via fastboot. That'll erase everything and return it to completely brand new like state when powered on.
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many thanks everyone it worked a treat :good::good:
Hello people,
I was rooting my nexus 4.I could unlock the bootloader flash a recovery [cwm] . but when i rebooted i was stuck on bootscreen.
Plz get me out of this........Help
How did you root your phone?
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How did you root your phone?
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From here I followed all the steps : http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
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From here I followed all the steps : http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/11/how-to-root-nexus-4-on-windows.html
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Well,I don't know where it went wrong from that link. Can you boot into recovery?
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Well,I don't know where it went wrong from that link. Can you boot into recovery?
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Yes I can,But now the problem is i earsed everything from the system and again flashing the factory image, what do u say wud it wrk ?
kxionk said:
Yes I can,But now the problem is i earsed everything from the system and again flashing the factory image, what do u say wud it wrk ?
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If you erased everything you can either flash the factory image, my first choice, or sideload a rom in recovery
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If you erased everything you can either flash the factory image, my first choice, or sideload a rom in recovery
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Thanks for your help but i made it .Factory Image could get me the way out.......:good:
Thanks!
kxionk said:
Thanks for your help but i made it .Factory Image could get me the way out.......:good:
Thanks!
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Glad you got it working
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