Nexus 4 Debugging - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

A friend gave me his soft-bricked Nexus 4. I have no idea what bricked it, it just gets stuck on the nexus 4 loading splash screen.
It looks like it's on lollipop, since the splash screen has the newer colored ball animations.
Anyway I have no idea if it's rooted, or on a different rom, debugging enabled, adb, or anything. And either the volume down key is broken or the device can't boot into recovery mode.
I can't get Nexus Root Toolkit or SkipSoft Android Toolkit to detect the device when I connect it to my computer while turned off, but the device will show as charging when connected to a computer.
Any ideas on how I can try to get this phone to boot up?

TheoSqua said:
A friend gave me his soft-bricked Nexus 4. I have no idea what bricked it, it just gets stuck on the nexus 4 loading splash screen.
It looks like it's on lollipop, since the splash screen has the newer colored ball animations.
Anyway I have no idea if it's rooted, or on a different rom, debugging enabled, adb, or anything. And either the volume down key is broken or the device can't boot into recovery mode.
I can't get Nexus Root Toolkit or SkipSoft Android Toolkit to detect the device when I connect it to my computer while turned off, but the device will show as charging when connected to a computer.
Any ideas on how I can try to get this phone to boot up?
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Boot into the bootloader, then connect it to your computer. Is it detected then. If so flash the factory image with fastboot.
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jd1639 said:
Boot into the bootloader, then connect it to your computer. Is it detected then. If so flash the factory image with fastboot.
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It won't detect on the computer regardless of if the phone is on or off.

TheoSqua said:
It won't detect on the computer regardless of if the phone is on or off.
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With it on does anything show up in device manager? Also Google universal naked usb driver xda. See if that works
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jd1639 said:
With it on does anything show up in device manager? Also Google universal naked usb driver xda. See if that works
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After playing around with the drivers I was able to get it to show up as "Google Nexus ADB Interface" in Device Manager while the device is turned off.
When the device is turned on my Computer doesn't even detect it as being plugged in.
Neither Nexus Root Toolkit or SkipSoft Toolkit detect the phone when it's set as "Google Nexus ADB Interface". My gues is USB debugging is turned off, but I can't get into the phone to turn it on.

TheoSqua said:
After playing around with the drivers I was able to get it to show up as "Google Nexus ADB Interface" in Device Manager while the device is turned off.
When the device is turned on my Computer doesn't even detect it as being plugged in.
Neither Nexus Root Toolkit or SkipSoft Toolkit detect the phone when it's set as "Google Nexus ADB Interface". My gues is USB debugging is turned off, but I can't get into the phone to turn it on.
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You don't need usb debugging turned on except if your booted into the os. You need to be booted into the bootloader to run the tools kits or use fastboot, but it doesn't matter if usb debugging is turned off. My guess is the usb port on the device is no good.
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Nexus Toolkit just hangs. Drivers installed.

I can't get the Nexus toolkit to work, it hangs when trying to update the program, throwing the device into Fastboot (device doesn't do anything but the program just sits there indefinitely).
I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong to get this thing to work. I'm in USB debug mode.
Use fast boot adb
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[Q] USB and recovery problems after OTA upgrade to 4.3

I took the OTA to 4.3 on my Nexus 7. It was previously unlocked and rooted, but had no kernels, etc changed. After the update ran, I lost root as expected, however, in trying to get it back, I've discovered I'm having a couple of other issues.
First, the device is no longer working properly via USB on my PCs. On both my Win 7 and Win 8 PCs, the device won't properly connect to where I can browse files or anything else. On the Win 8 computer, I see a Nexus 7 device in Device manager, but drivers won't install. I downloaded the drivers from the Asus site, but trying to manually install them doesn't work on the Win 7 machine, and on the Win 8 machine, they install but don't seem to be working with the Nexus 7 as it still shows a problem in Device Manager.
The tablet also will not boot into recovery mode. I can power it up into fastboot mode, but if I select "Recovery Mode" and hit the power button, I just got the Android with the red triangle for a few minutes before it boots back into the OS. After doing some searching, I saw where you might need to have it plugged into a PC to get it to go into recovery, but that doesn't work, either (might be tied to the USB problem).
Ideas?
Did you turn on developer options, and USB debugging? Have you tried USB connection type PTP instead of MTP?
If you have the stock recovery, the red triangle and Android are normal. You can bring up a blue options menu by pressing the power and volume up buttons from the red triangle Android.
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exglynco said:
Did you turn on developer options, and USB debugging?
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Yes.
Try another driver source. Wugfresh's installation is a lot tougher than Skipsoft's, but try the other guy 's system.
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exglynco said:
Try another driver source. Wugfresh's installation is a lot tougher than Skipsoft's, but try the other guy 's system.
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I was using the stock drivers off the Asus page. I'll look around for the two you mention. I assume they're posted on here somewhere.
And about the recovery just try flashing another recovery from fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Red Devil said:
And about the recovery just try flashing another recovery from fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Without USB access? That's my dilemma.
OK, I'm getting closer. I got TWRP installed and rerooted it. I had to do the "Revoke USB debugging authorizations" on the Dev Options screen. Then it would work via ADB.
Still not browsing files yet on my desktop, but at least I know I'm talking to it. So now I'll play with the driver installation a bit.
EDIT: Well, drivers reinstalled for about the 4th time, and it's still not allowing me to browse files from my desktop. Galaxy S4 works fine as soon as I plug it in, even if I also uninstall it's drivers. Ideas? I obviously have it working over USB because I can give it commands and reboot it via the PC.
OK, try this one. Plug in your tablet to pc, go to hardware manager, find your Android Device then choose Uninstall (choose Remove all drivers for this device), unplug and plug in your tablet again. Your Windows should discover few new devices (mine has discovered three) and download drivers for them then you should see Android ADB Interface in Android Devices and Nexus 7 in Mobile Devices.
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I've solved my issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44322739#post44322739
Already been done that road multiple times.
have the same problem except one thing: no one 3 computers don`t detect my nexus. have no reaction in device manager, on connection nexus as mtp/debug/fastboot. Only usb-otg works.
xxut said:
have the same problem except one thing: no one 3 computers don`t detect my nexus. have no reaction in device manager, on connection nexus as mtp/debug/fastboot. Only usb-otg works.
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After you plug your nexus in have you unlocked the screen to see if it is asking you to authorize the tablet?
What other steps have you taken? Have you installed proper drivers? Have you manually chosen to update drivers with the sdk drivers if in device manager is showing the nexus? Have you tried the drivers from Asus?
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SlowCobra96 said:
After you plug your nexus in have you unlocked the screen to see if it is asking you to authorize the tablet?
What other steps have you taken? Have you installed proper drivers? Have you manually chosen to update drivers with the sdk drivers if in device manager is showing the nexus? Have you tried the drivers from Asus?
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I personally did all of those things. After having the Nexus "forget" all the other PC authorizations on the dev screen, I finally got it to accept ADB commands, just not to properly install drivers that would allow me to browse files like it had done on 4.2.
SlowCobra96 said:
After you plug your nexus in have you unlocked the screen to see if it is asking you to authorize the tablet?
What other steps have you taken? Have you installed proper drivers? Have you manually chosen to update drivers with the sdk drivers if in device manager is showing the nexus? Have you tried the drivers from Asus?
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Nexus doesn`t appears in device manager. At all. It starts to charage, but no reaction in device manager, no any reaction(except charging) at nexus. On computer it looks like i didn`t connect anything. I`ve trying to intall drivers as legasy hardware, but nothing changes. Sorry for my english.
xxut said:
Nexus doesn`t appears in device manager. At all. It starts to charage, but no reaction in device manager, no any reaction(except charging) at nexus. On computer it looks like i didn`t connect anything. I`ve trying to intall drivers as legasy hardware, but nothing changes. Sorry for my english.
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Try turning off usb debugging. My tablet cannot connect to pc but with usb debugging off it at least recognises tablet as a media device and this enables me to view its files
.but still the problem of not being able to root

[Q] Nexus 4 won't connect to PC

Hi, I can't get my computer, Lenovo y410p running Windows 8.1 to recognize my Nexus 4 in the file explorer. The Nexus Root Toolkit also will say "no fastboot device connected" when it is plugged in via USB port. However,
Stock Nexus 4
4.4.2
Kernel 3.4
Build number kot49h
Computer won’t recognize phone in file explorer.
Enabling USB debugging has no effect.
Enabling and disabling MTP has no effect either.
However, when I am connected in MTP mode my comp recognizes the phone in the “safely remove hardware and eject media” in the notification area of the taskbar.
I can connect in Camera (PTP) mode – my computer will show my phone in the file explorer.
I’m using a Lenovo y410p running windows 8.1
I’ve used the Nexus root toolkit to uninstall and reinstall the drivers and this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I’ve also used the device manager to uninstall all drivers and this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I’ve tried 3 different USB cables – this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I don’t have a fast charge app installed.
I want to root the phone so that I can use Button Remapper to assign one of my volume buttons to be my power button. My power button is currently broken, forcing me to use Awesome On to turn my phone’s screen on and off. I’d also like to be able to load music on to my phone.
If anybody has any idea wtf is wrong with my phone I’d love for some help. Thanks.
andrewtobias51 said:
Hi, I can't get my computer, Lenovo y410p running Windows 8.1 to recognize my Nexus 4 in the file explorer. The Nexus Root Toolkit also will say "no fastboot device connected" when it is plugged in via USB port. However,
Stock Nexus 4
4.4.2
Kernel 3.4
Build number kot49h
Computer won’t recognize phone in file explorer.
Enabling USB debugging has no effect.
Enabling and disabling MTP has no effect either.
However, when I am connected in MTP mode my comp recognizes the phone in the “safely remove hardware and eject media” in the notification area of the taskbar.
I can connect in Camera (PTP) mode – my computer will show my phone in the file explorer.
I’m using a Lenovo y410p running windows 8.1
I’ve used the Nexus root toolkit to uninstall and reinstall the drivers and this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I’ve also used the device manager to uninstall all drivers and this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I’ve tried 3 different USB cables – this hasn’t fixed the problem.
I don’t have a fast charge app installed.
I want to root the phone so that I can use Button Remapper to assign one of my volume buttons to be my power button. My power button is currently broken, forcing me to use Awesome On to turn my phone’s screen on and off. I’d also like to be able to load music on to my phone.
If anybody has any idea wtf is wrong with my phone I’d love for some help. Thanks.
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Is your phone in bootloader mode when the pop-up says "No fastboot device connected"?
scream4cheese said:
Is your phone in bootloader mode when the pop-up says "No fastboot device connected"?
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No, at the moment its in fastboot mode. (secure state enabled, and lock state - locked)
Does the driver state "adb interface" under device manager?
Did you also try the command "fastboot devices" on command prompt?
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xxISYMFSxx said:
Does the driver state "adb interface" under device manager?
Did you also try the command "fastboot devices" on command prompt?
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i just did a factory reset and my comp still won't recognize my phone in MTP mode with USB debugging enabled or disabled. However, when I connect in camera PTP mode, my computer will recognize my phone when debugging is enabled, but will not recognize it when it is disabled.
Sounds like you are missing the CORRECT USB drivers, (note the windows ones don't always work) try PDAnet for an easy installation of them, then check ADB drivers, as said above the command "fastboit devices" is a good guide to your connection.
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[Q] Wiped my Nexus4 OS What do I do?

Help!! I wiped out my os on my Nexus trying to load a ROM. I can't figure out what to do. If I boot the phone it stays on a screen that says google. Everything I have found so far says to check USB debugging but I can't get to that because the phone doesn't fully boot. Also my computer is not showing my phone in windows explorer but does show a nexus device in devices and printer & device manager. As far as I can figure I have to somehow get the computer to communicate w/the phone and then load an operating system but can't seem to figure out how to do this. I can get to TWRP but find nothing there to help. What ca I do?
You need to use adb to push or side load a rom to your device while you're booted into recovery
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jd1639 said:
You need to use adb to push or side load a rom to your device while you're booted into recovery
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Thanks. Thats what I am thinking but my device won't show in windows explorer, so I don't see away to communicate w/it. I have tried installing the device drivers but all I have now is it showing up in Device Manager as Google Nexus BootLoader Interface.Right now I am working with ADB and Fastboot and I think I have it working but I am still stuck on the drivers and the device showing up.
lol...
download WugFresh toolkit, download factory image from google, download universal ADB drivers.
enter bootloader, you should see an android with chest open, stay in bootloader and connect your phone to PC, flash ROM through Nexus 4 Tool kit.
you dont need usb debugging in bootloader
ahunter said:
Thanks. Thats what I am thinking but my device won't show in windows explorer, so I don't see away to communicate w/it. I have tried installing the device drivers but all I have now is it showing up in Device Manager as Google Nexus BootLoader Interface.Right now I am working with ADB and Fastboot and I think I have it working but I am still stuck on the drivers and the device showing up.
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Google 15 second adb install xda. Has adb and the usb drivers. Try that. Factory image is going to wipe your device. By dirty flashing the rom you're on you'll save your data.
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jd1639 said:
Google 15 second adb install xda. Has adb and the usb drivers. Try that. Factory image is going to wipe your device. By dirty flashing the rom you're on you'll save your data.
Edit, if those usb drivers don't work Google universal naked drivers xda
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Mashed_Potatoes said:
lol...
download WugFresh toolkit, download factory image from google, download universal ADB drivers.
enter bootloader, you should see an android with chest open, stay in bootloader and connect your phone to PC, flash ROM through Nexus 4 Tool kit.
you dont need usb debugging in bootloader
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Thanks Mashed_Potatoes. I tried Wug & Skipsoft toolkits but did not do it in bootloader mode. Hope I remember that for the next time! Still having trouble with the drivers and computer seeing the phone. In device manager should it be android device--Google Nexus ADB Interface? I just don't remember that and the phone doesn't show up in explorer, but it's listed under devices and printers. I hope I can get it. Wug toolkit gave me an error trying to install drivers. Thanks for the help
I didn't understand you, you managed to flash the ROM but not in bootloader? It won'tsay Google Nexus ADB Interface, i don't remember precisely i've done it a long time ago!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7GLJIlZzmk
try this
Mashed_Potatoes said:
I didn't understand you, you managed to flash the ROM but not in bootloader? It won'tsay Google Nexus ADB Interface, i don't remember precisely i've done it a long time ago!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7GLJIlZzmk
try this
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I managed to re-install 4.4.4 with wug toolkit in bootloader. I got my OS back but have not been able to get the drivers sorted out (yet) so the Nexus isn't communicating w/the computer fully but I can still flash roms and install apk's w/wug also.
Try a factory reset and reinstall the drivers in PC

[Q] adb working correctly fastboot wont recognize device

I encrypted my phone without realizing that CWM did not support encrypted devices. To fix this I was going to install TWRP since it does support it. My phone is working correctly with adb but I cannot get fastboot to find the device at all. This is making it so I cannot install TWRP on my phone now. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks for any help.
You can install the recovery directly through the phone through Goomanager, but the fact that your computer doesn't recognize the device in fastboot is an issue I feel needs to be addressed. Goomanager solves the problem of the recovery, but I'm not sure about the fastboot issue.
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mikeric said:
I encrypted my phone without realizing that CWM did not support encrypted devices. To fix this I was going to install TWRP since it does support it. My phone is working correctly with adb but I cannot get fastboot to find the device at all. This is making it so I cannot install TWRP on my phone now. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? Thanks for any help.
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I had this issue on a different device. To solve it I went into control panel, device manager. Then look for the usb device that had an exclamation mark on it (with your device plugged into the usb port). Right click on it and update driver software. Then go to browse my computer and choose, let me pick from a list...... Pick the android composite adb interface. It'll ask you if your sure, just say yes
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jd1639 said:
I had this issue on a different device. To solve it I went into control panel, device manager. Then look for the usb device that had an exclamation mark on it (with your device plugged into the usb port). Right click on it and update driver software. Then go to browse my computer and choose, let me pick from a list...... Pick the android composite adb interface. It'll ask you if your sure, just say yes
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. This enabled MTP mode for me in about 3 seconds on my Windows 8 PC. I had tried using Wug's toolkit both automated and manual even disabling enforcement of digital signatures on driver installation and had also installed latest ADK and Google drivers to no avail (all that got me was connection in camera mode and ability to see only DCIM). I don't remember having this kind of trouble last time I decided to play with my Nexus 4. Not sure if I was using my old Windows 7 machine then or if there is a conflict with the other drivers on my machine (I have recently flashed both Motorola and Samsung devices too). I wish you had posted a couple of hours sooner lol.

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