Model SM-G900I
Model name GALAXY S5
Version Android 5.0
i have rooted my phone earlier using odin successfully, but after unrooting my device i cannot root it again.
i tried unrooting it using kingroot and my phone was broken, i was unable to turn it on, nothing was working, so i downloaded original firmware from sammobile, i have successfully installed this firmware which is of my region(oceania)- G900I, but still i see i am unable to check firmware updates as it says it gives error of unauthorized installation.
i tried to root again using one touch root apps, also odin & one click tools using usb debugging, nothing is working, i have rooted same device successfully using ODIN but that is not working for me now.
please help me, i want to root my phone again.
Did you try to flash Twrp recovery through adb? Once this is done, any ROM and/or SuperSU for root should be possible to flash with Twrp. I don't remember if the boot loader needs unlocking. Maybe it has been locked again by hazard and needs to be unlocked again.
Edit: I did it like this: http://androiding.how/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-via-fastboot/
Danstroem said:
Did you try to flash Twrp recovery through adb? Once this is done, any ROM and/or SuperSU for root should be possible to flash with Twrp. I don't remember if the boot loader needs unlocking. Maybe it has been locked again by hazard and needs to be unlocked again.
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where do i get twrp file for my s5 g900i??
i downloaded one from the forum, everything goes well but when i try 8th step, "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
it stucks on "(waiting for device)" and nothing happens.
btw how to know if my bootloader is locked? because nothing is working here for me. i tried everything which has worked but now nothing working, need help :-/
sukhsab007 said:
where do i get twrp file for my s5 g900i??
i downloaded one from the forum, everything goes well but when i try 8th step, "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img"
it stucks on "(waiting for device)" and nothing happens.
btw how to know if my bootloader is locked? because nothing is working here for me. i tried everything which has worked but now nothing working, need help :-/
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This is the latest official twrp binary for the Galaxy S5: https://dl.twrp.me/klte/
Unfortunately, I don't know, how a locked bootloader behaves, sorry. Can you post a photo of your bootloader screen? Something similar to this: http://media2.giga.de/2014/03/samsung-galaxy-s5-download-modus-rcm992x0.jpg
http://www.galaxys5update.com/install-twrp-recovery-australia-galaxy-s5-sm-g900i says that the Australian G900i seems NOT to be locked. It also states this:
TURN OFF the Reactivation Lock – This is only needed if you already turned-it-ON, from which you cannot modify the system when it’s turned-ON. Just tap on Settings>>Security>>Reactivation Lock and then uncheck the Turn Reactivation lock on.
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Do you have this setting?
yes i have same setting.
i tried to install twrp recovery via fastboot but when i do "fastboot flash recovery ****.img" in cmd, than nothing much happens, it's like " <waiting for device>", left for 20mins, still the same.
bootloader screen " snag. gy/YqjXY .jpg "
sukhsab007 said:
yes i have same setting.
i tried to install twrp recovery via fastboot but when i do "fastboot flash recovery ****.img" in cmd, than nothing much happens, it's like " <waiting for device>", left for 20mins, still the same.
bootloader screen " snag. gy/YqjXY .jpg "
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Hm, I'm puzzled. The bootloader seems OK. There doesn't seem to be a driver issue with your PC, because the command "adb reboot bootloader" works, as seen in the "screenshot".
I'm only guessing now. Maybe it helps to disconnect and reconnect USB after the bootloader has been started and reissue the flash command. If it does not respond after 20 seconds, abort with ctrl-c and retry. Or maybe, you can try the same procedure on a different machine. Or maybe try a different USB cable or a different USB port on your machine. Make sure, that you have the latest android drivers/tools installed and there are no parallel/conflicting versions installed. You are sure, that on your phone you have enabled USB debugging and disabled the reactivation lock?
What is different now, compared to the time ODIN worked? Different Windows, different cable, different USB port? Try to disconnect all other USB devices. Connect the phone directly without a USB hub.
Well, I'm running out of ideas. Maybe someone else can help out...
@Danstroem I think you've pretty much covered it.......
The only things I could add.....
Maybe try disabling antivirus and firewalls......
Also, if kies is installed/running, disable that too.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Using fastboot with an samsung device will not work you have to use Odin because fastboot us not designed to work with samsung devices.
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Those one click root apps never work for me. What I do is flash a custom recovery, then I flashed the supersu zip http://download.chainfire.eu/743/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip
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Fastboot only works with some android devices such as nexus Motorola asus, etc
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Also if you want to get updates working again you have the do a clean flash meaning wiping all partitions from twrp and flashing the stock firmware again
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Download the twrp file with the .img.tar extension and flash it in odin
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It only works if you have checked "allow oem unlock" in Dev options! If you cannot do that (because bootloop for example) you cant use that tool
This Tool flashes Android 5.0.1 Lollipop to your Nexus 9 Automatically in about 2 mins.
You dont need to know anything about flashing.
You can use that Tool if your Device is in Bootloop/ Bootloader Mode and Normal State.
(Tested it from Bootloop/ Bootloader and from Normal State with Bootloader locked and some times with Bootloader unlocked)
I will update it with new Lollipop Builds.
Would be nice if you try this out and give me Feedback!
Download (androidfilehost):
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Your link is not working.
But this one does.
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guyd said:
Your link is not working.
But this one does.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22493
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Thanks for tip. Will change it now
Julian_os said:
(WINDOWS ONLY)
It only works if you have checked "allow oem unlock" in Dev options! If you cannot do that (because bootloop for example) you cant use that tool
This Tool flashes Android 5.0.1 Lollipop to your Nexus 9 Automatically in about 2 mins.
You dont need to know anything about flashing.
You can use that Tool if your Device is in Bootloop/ Bootloader Mode and Normal State.
(Tested it from Bootloop/ Bootloader and from Normal State with Bootloader locked and some times with Bootloader unlocked)
I will update it with new Lollipop Builds.
Would be nice if you try this out and give me Feedback!
Download (androidfilehost):
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=22493
Changelog:
12112014- Release
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when it says "sending sparse "system" """ does that mean its done??
it been there for 10mins
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DO NOT USE THIS.. I FLASH 5.0.1 now my N9 loops in teamwin logo. will not start up..
when i turn of device then turn back on, in red letters it says "this is a developmen device not inteded for production use"""
Lw00d said:
when it says "sending sparse "system" """ does that mean its done??
it been there for 10mins
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DO NOT USE THIS.. I FLASH 5.0.1 now my N9 loops in teamwin logo. will not start up..
when i turn of device then turn back on, in red letters it says "this is a developmen device not inteded for production use"""
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Flash factory recovery.img
di11igaf said:
Flash factory recovery.img
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thats what i figured ..i try 5 times didnt work. i try wugs nexus tool
i did the flash back to stock . that work.. great.
as you guys know June update killed a lot of athenes and same thing happened with my athene. and the BlankFlash is also not working after this update. so is there any update for blankFlash, post a link here.
no updated blankflash ... we should wait la
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siddhesh9146 said:
as you guys know June update killed a lot of athenes and same thing happened with my athene. and the BlankFlash is also not working after this update. so is there any update for blankFlash, post a link here.
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sad..... my athne toooooo dead .... we should hope get updated soon... most of moto g4 plus athene dead ...... i dont who gonna make new updated blankflash to recover....... thanks in advance who make new one..... or any other solution... already a post is here but it didnot work out at allll..... pls someone geeks solve this
...... ISSUES LOTS OF MOTO G4 PLUS DEADDD..... EVERYTHING TRIED NO LUCK[ATHENE]XT1643]:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
tamil2692 said:
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
sad..... my athne toooooo dead .... we should hope get updated soon... most of moto g4 plus athene dead ...... i dont who gonna make new updated blankflash to recover....... thanks in advance who make new one..... or any other solution... already a post is here but it didnot work out at allll..... pls someone geeks solve this
...... ISSUES LOTS OF MOTO G4 PLUS DEADDD..... EVERYTHING TRIED NO LUCK[ATHENE]XT1643]:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Nothin
new blankflash HERE : https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
Does not enter recovery or boot up system
as soon as the blankflash file is updated i flashed it and worked
then i flashed updated gpt and bootloader
then i tried to enter recovery mode but its not entering
and also when i unplug usb cable it is turning off
then i flashed stock rom
but still recovery and system booting are not working,enters only to fastboot that too on charging.
guyss please help me it means a lot to me.Thanks in advance
Geek_manoj said:
as soon as the blankflash file is updated i flashed it and worked
then i flashed updated gpt and bootloader
then i tried to enter recovery mode but its not entering
and also when i unplug usb cable it is turning off
then i flashed stock rom
but still recovery and system booting are not working,enters only to fastboot that too on charging.
guyss please help me it means a lot to me.Thanks in advance
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Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
echo92 said:
Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
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he didn't flashed stock rom yet, he is only trying to flash custom roms zips from recovery. someone please him that this won't work in this case:cyclops:
Blank Flash Files Moto G4 Plus
Yes I have the correct blank flash files for Moto G4 Plus. I was used it on my device XT1643 and it is working.
echo92 said:
Are you mentioning that your device only boots to fastboot now? If you press 'start', does that boot to system or not?
Which stock ROM did you flash, and can you confirm if the flash worked? How did your device brick in the first place?
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yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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siddhesh9146 said:
he didn't flashed stock rom yet, he is only trying to flash custom roms zips from recovery. someone please him that this won't work in this case:cyclops:
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
Geek_manoj said:
yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
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I knew that, that file was for flashing in fastboot mode
but you flashed in recovery
Geek_manoj said:
yes,the device boots only to fastboot that too only when charged.if i press start that doesn't boot to system.I flashed "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".I bricked by doing softare update after reflashing stock rom.it also doesnt enter recovery
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sorry if you dont understand.but i flash stock rom "ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-8_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" in stock recovery.if u could help me please let me know.thanks in advance
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As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
echo92 said:
As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
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I m sorry.I must have described in a better way.I actually mean that i used computer extracted the firmware and then i ran oem_flash,which is the actual way i suppouse in fastboot mode(i ommited for fastboot as stock recovery in previous post,sorry).but i dont know why it still doesnt enter recovery or enter into system or work without plug.i even tried flashing updated gpt.bin and bootloader files again followed by the rom,but noting happened
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echo92 said:
As siddhesh9146 had mentioned, the Athene stock ROM cannot be flashed in stock recovery, it is not a flashable zip file. You need a computer and ADB set up, extract the zip on your computer and use the flashing commands in the fastboot ROM thread to flash a stock ROM.
Until you've flashed the stock ROM, I'm not even sure if you have stock recovery, or a stock system on your device. The supplied blank flash does not appear to have a functioning recovery included with it.
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siddhesh9146 said:
I knew that, that file was for flashing in fastboot mode
but you flashed in recovery
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hey,i ommited in the post telling that i did it in recovery(sorry for that)actually it doesnt enter recovery,which i already mentioned.thanks for being concerned
Geek_manoj said:
I m sorry.I must have described in a better way.I actually mean that i used computer extracted the firmware and then i ran oem_flash,which is the actual way i suppouse in fastboot mode(i ommited for fastboot as stock recovery in previous post,sorry).but i dont know why it still doesnt enter recovery or enter into system or work without plug.i even tried flashing updated gpt.bin and bootloader files again followed by the rom,but noting happened
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hey,i ommited in the post telling that i did it in recovery(sorry for that)actually it doesnt enter recovery,which i already mentioned.thanks for being concerned
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So, you booted your device to the bootloader screen (not to recovery), connected your device to your computer, and you've flashed using the OEM_flash script, and yet you're unable to reboot to recovery?
Sounds like your stock ROM flash did not work the first time, leaving you without a recovery or a system. Try the following just to confirm:
1) Ensure your adb folder contains the extracted NPJS25.93-14-8 stock ROM (all the files), should be about 2 GB for the stock ROM. Also confirm that the OEM flash script is in the same location (so your adb folder should have the stock ROM, the flash script and the adb and fastboot.exe and adb.dlls)
2)Reboot your device to the bootloader (power down, then press the power and volume down keys to boot to bootloader) and connect your device to your computer.
3)In the adb terminal, type 'fastboot devices', without the quotes. If communicating, you should see your device respond with its serial number.
4)If communicating, run the OEM flash script again.
5)If your device does not boot properly, then reboot to bootloader.
5a)Copy each of the commands from the script (you can open the script in a text editor) and paste them in the adb terminal window and run each one by pressing Enter on your keyboard. You should see the command report [OKAY] if it's flashed. Any errors, let us know, that might point more accurately to what might be going on.
As an aside, this is one of the reasons why downgrading isn't a good idea....
echo92 said:
So, you booted your device to the bootloader screen (not to recovery), connected your device to your computer, and you've flashed using the OEM_flash script, and yet you're unable to reboot to recovery?
Sounds like your stock ROM flash did not work the first time, leaving you without a recovery or a system. Try the following just to confirm:
1) Ensure your adb folder contains the extracted NPJS25.93-14-8 stock ROM (all the files), should be about 2 GB for the stock ROM. Also confirm that the OEM flash script is in the same location (so your adb folder should have the stock ROM, the flash script and the adb and fastboot.exe and adb.dlls)
2)Reboot your device to the bootloader (power down, then press the power and volume down keys to boot to bootloader) and connect your device to your computer.
3)In the adb terminal, type 'fastboot devices', without the quotes. If communicating, you should see your device respond with its serial number.
4)If communicating, run the OEM flash script again.
5)If your device does not boot properly, then reboot to bootloader.
5a)Copy each of the commands from the script (you can open the script in a text editor) and paste them in the adb terminal window and run each one by pressing Enter on your keyboard. You should see the command report [OKAY] if it's flashed. Any errors, let us know, that might point more accurately to what might be going on.
As an aside, this is one of the reasons why downgrading isn't a good idea....
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Hey,thanks for bothering.But,it didnt work.i have got no error.But still mobile enters only fastboot that too when charging( only fastboot again).
I tried to clear cache memory by booting my g4 plus in recovery mode. the phone hanged up and switched off now unable to boot. tried the blank flash file to update but the same is not working. Can any one help !!
Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
Azpre said:
Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
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From my understanding ... After you get the bootloader unlocked and the critical partition as the poster above stated. Pretty sure, Magisk, when booted into the android OS should be installed.. After that you can patch the boot image(to include root) without root! And then, fastboot flash boot (path/to/boot.img).
For not being able to boot into TWRP .... Did you use the command fastboot boot twrp.img? Or fastboot flash recovery twrp.img ?
If you used the boot command - TWRP will not stick.
If you used the flash command and cannot access TWRP, IDK, you may be on the wrong partition. I personally had a bit of difficulty with there being two partitions. Just made it a bit confusing...
As the above poster asked, .... Are you able to get to the bootloader? If so, I don't think all is lost... I'm thinking you'll just have to do some fastboot commands again, like, fastboot boot TWRP.img . Then you should be able to just press the volume a time or two to boot to recovery. As @BakedTator asked
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BakedTator said:
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
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Was that advise sound enough???
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Azpre said:
Originally posted by: Azpre
Hello
A while ago, I tried to root my Essential Phone using magisk. I unlocked the bootloader, flashed twrp, but when I tried to install the magisk zip file, it failed, and I was stuck in a bootloop.
Easy problem to solve right? I wiped everything from my phone (including the ROM), downloaded a stock ROM (.ZIP file, and I think that’s what ****ed everything up) and when I tried to install it, it failed once again. Therefore, I downloaded another stock ROM file (this time as a .img file) and tried to installed it.
But what I ended up doing, was installing some other .img file as the boot image (on twrp), and after that, my phone kept restarting endlessly. I couldn’t access the recovery mode (if I tried to press the vol down + start buttons, or just the start button, the process would repeat, so I leaved my phone there until it run out of battery, now its off).
I was despaired and tried to search every inch of the internet for a solution, and obviously, I could not find it.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for your attention.
(Im not sure if this is really a soft brick, I named this thread wit my basic knowlage, sorry if Im wrong)
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/partition-t3733811. Check out this thread, it may help or give you some understanding.
BakedTator said:
Use
fastboot unlock_critical
Then flash your full stock formware to both slots
You can get in the bootloader right?
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This is what I got when I tried to use this command
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot unlock_critical
fastboot: usage: unknown command unlock_critical
yesterday I couldn't find a way to access the bootloader, but for some reason when I gave another shot today it worked
going to try flash twrp once again
Azpre said:
This is what I got when I tried to use this command
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot unlock_critical
fastboot: usage: unknown command unlock_critical
yesterday I couldn't find a way to access the bootloader, but for some reason when I gave another shot today it worked
going to try flash twrp once again
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fastboot flashing!!! fastboot flashing unlock_critical
From HERE - !!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681
dirtyreturn said:
From my understanding ... After you get the bootloader unlocked and the critical partition as the poster above stated. Pretty sure, Magisk, when booted into the android OS should be installed.. After that you can patch the boot image(to include root) without root! And then, fastboot flash boot (path/to/boot.img).
For not being able to boot into TWRP .... Did you use the command fastboot boot twrp.img? Or fastboot flash recovery twrp.img ?
If you used the boot command - TWRP will not stick.
If you used the flash command and cannot access TWRP, IDK, you may be on the wrong partition. I personally had a bit of difficulty with there being two partitions. Just made it a bit confusing...
As the above poster asked, .... Are you able to get to the bootloader? If so, I don't think all is lost... I'm thinking you'll just have to do some fastboot commands again, like, fastboot boot TWRP.img . Then you should be able to just press the volume a time or two to boot to recovery. As @BakedTator asked
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Was that advise sound enough???
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/partition-t3733811. Check out this thread, it may help or give you some understanding.
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thanks for the thread man, helped alot
I managed to flash twrp by some miracle, I remember my device entering a bootloop once I tried to access the bootloader menu, but now its all good. I waited for the Essential run out of battery, then I plugged-in my pc the fastboot commands were working once again
going to try install a boot image now
dirtyreturn said:
fastboot flashing!!! fastboot flashing unlock_critical
From HERE - !!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681
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oh my god Im such a dumbass, sorry
I had this problem tonight also. In my case I suspect it had to do with the install of magisk in which I checked both boxes and patched the bootloader. on reboot I was stuck on boot. Just wanted to add my solution. I got the pie back to stock zip here https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/development/stock-7-1-1-nmj20d-t3701681 then I put it into the adb folder and ran the flashall.bat script. I tried the no wipe one and it saved my information. very happy I didnt have to resetup my phone in the end.
Few days ago i decide to install GCAM on my mi a1 with magisk and a patched boot...evrything is working fine but when i unistall magisk phone still rebooting many times and wifi doesnt work.
I tried to boot the original boot.img , then i flash oreo stock in many different version but nothing to do.
At this point wrongly i try to click on flash factory. bat file but i dont know if the code is work correct because the command prompt is closing in a bit.
Now i read that this file corrupt and delete the IMEI...
Only solution for me is the edl because in another try i lock bootloader and then i cant unlock, i dont know why, by fastboot command.
Then i open my phone e try edl method....my device is recognized but after few attemps to flash many stock rom from the first to the last nothing change...
my device still black with blinking led, evry buttons do not respond.
WHAT CAN I DO??? I NEED YOUR HELP
Just download latest firmware or any old and flash it in fastboot
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Booting in fastboot?
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kevinperdichizzi said:
Few days ago i decide to install GCAM on my mi a1 with magisk and a patched boot...evrything is working fine but when i unistall magisk phone still rebooting many times and wifi doesnt work.
I tried to boot the original boot.img , then i flash oreo stock in many different version but nothing to do.
At this point wrongly i try to click on flash factory. bat file but i dont know if the code is work correct because the command prompt is closing in a bit.
Now i read that this file corrupt and delete the IMEI...
Only solution for me is the edl because in another try i lock bootloader and then i cant unlock, i dont know why, by fastboot command.
Then i open my phone e try edl method....my device is recognized but after few attemps to flash many stock rom from the first to the last nothing change...
my device still black with blinking led, evry buttons do not respond.
WHAT CAN I DO??? I NEED YOUR HELP
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First download oreo firmware and boot into fastboot mode
The open cmd and hit
Fastboot oem unlock
Then open xiaomiflash software and flash it.
Note: don't lock your bootloader again when you have Installed any custom thing
hamzaag49 said:
Just download latest firmware or any old and flash it in fastboot
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Booting in fastboot?
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First download oreo firmware and boot into fastboot mode
The open cmd and hit
Fastboot oem unlock
Then open xiaomiflash software and flash it.
Note: don't lock your bootloader again when you have Installed any custom thing
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I previously tried flash in fastbooot with evry stock release from nutgat to oreo and doesnt work. this before i go in edl.
now in edl is the same , flash is succesful but nothings happen screen still black led blinking and i cant go fastboot
kevinperdichizzi said:
I previously tried flash in fastbooot with evry stock release from nutgat to oreo and doesnt work. this before i go in edl.
now in edl is the same , flash is succesful but nothings happen screen still black led blinking and i cant go fastboot
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I have exactly the same problem tried everything but still no solution. Bad thing is that there is no service center in my country.
daveve said:
I have exactly the same problem tried everything but still no solution. Bad thing is that there is no service center in my country.
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Me too. i'm freaking out because i think that the only solutions is change the mainboard, and no xioami centre for doing that but only an autorized .
So I am really stuck and don't know what to do. Unlocked the bootloader, installed twrp just fine and rooted. then I went to install a custom rom after I made sure it was working and then it kicks me back to the normal recovery. twrp is gone and I can't fastboot the firmware cause I wiped it to flash a rom. Now when I go to adb sideload I keep getting error 21 footer is wrong and signature verification has failed. Can someone please point me in the right direction to fix my phone? thanks
Download stock firmware and flash it via fastboot,all the instructions included in the link https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
gm007 said:
Download stock firmware and flash it via fastboot,all the instructions included in the link https://www.essential.com/developer/current-builds
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Fastboot isn't enabled cause I wiped to flash a rom. and every time I try to sideload it with adb it fails.
tommyjames1992 said:
Fastboot isn't enabled cause I wiped to flash a rom. and every time I try to sideload it with adb it fails.
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To use fastboot u need to boot ur phone to bootloader mode not to recovery,just follow the information in the link i gave you to know how to flash the firmware.
gm007 said:
To use fastboot u need to boot ur phone to bootloader mode not to recovery,just follow the information in the link i gave you to know how to flash the firmware.
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Nothing pops up when I type in the command fastboot devices. My phone doesn't show.
tommyjames1992 said:
Nothing pops up when I type in the command fastboot devices. My phone doesn't show.
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This phone is tricky to get recognized,try changing the usb cable, different usb port and make sure you have the correct drivers installed,and the latest adb fastboot files.
gm007 said:
This phone is tricky to get recognized,try changing the usb cable, different usb port and make sure you have the correct drivers installed,and the latest adb fastboot files.
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weird thing is I can get it to show when I type fastboot -i 0x2e17 but I am not sure how to use that to flash the firmware. I believe I have all the lastest drivers since I unlocked my bootloader yesterday.
tommyjames1992 said:
weird thing is I can get it to show when I type fastboot -i 0x2e17 but I am not sure how to use that to flash the firmware. I believe I have all the lastest drivers since I unlocked my bootloader yesterday.
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I had my phone for a week now and happened the same for me ,my pc wasn't recognizing the phone.
All I did is searched for drivers and new adb fastboot files and that did the trick.
Try to remove the phone from device managers on ur pc and install the drivers manually.
Good luck.
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Try this adb fastboot files,but remove the older one first
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832240948
gm007 said:
I had my phone for a week now and happened the same for me ,my pc wasn't recognizing the phone.
All I did is searched for drivers and new adb fastboot files and that did the trick.
Try to remove the phone from device managers on ur pc and install the drivers manually.
Good luck.
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Try this adb fastboot files,but remove the older one first
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=3700668719832240948
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So I am still got getting fastboot working to flash stock firmware but I managed to reflash twrp and install AICP custom rom. So at least I can use the device. I will figure out the fastboot stuff later I guess lol.