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stuck at htc screen - what to do?

ok, it is just a idea
it looks like many people do have the problem that for some reason their phone stops booting at htc screen...
i´m thinking about writing something like a guide (wip) what are the things you could try to get the phone working again (only basic stuff and links, i´m not a dev) - so if anybody got an idea what i should add pls post it
how to check your emmc chip:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13895268&;postcount=48
if one step works stop and don´t go further...
1. post: stock phone (no root)
2. post: rooted phone
3. post: rooted phone & eng hboot
STOCK PHONE - NO ROOT (bootloader shows: hboot: ??? & S-ON):
1. pull the battery and try it again
2. turn your phone in usb fastboot mode (power & tp) connect it to pc; on pc go to platform tools and type fastboot devices (your device should show up) then type fastboot oem boot
3. wipe cache or do a factory reset (= push power & volume down to enter bootloader; select recovery = a red triangle will appear then push power & volume up to enter recovery menu)
3.a. wipe cache = none of your apps are lost
3.b. factory reset = you will loose your apps & sms & so on... but you won´t loose your sdcard content
reboot
4. use a ruu (it´s .exe to start from windows pc) and try to update (install htc sync):
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision ...for example
5. if point 3 didn´t work, extract the PC10IMG.zip put it on your sdcard (not in a folder) enter bootloader and start the update (more details will follow)
6. hope for warranty

PHONE ROOTED (bootloader shows: hboot ??? & S-OFF):
1. if you enabled usb debugging before, start adb and type adb devices, if your device shows up type adb reboot bootloader (if it worked next step = 4)
2. pull the battery and try it again
3. turn your phone in usb fastboot mode (power & tp) connect it to pc; on pc go to platform tools and type fastboot devices (your device should show up) then type fastboot oem boot
4. wipe cache or do a factory reset (power & volume down to enter bootloader then select recovery) - reboot
5. wipe again (this time use superwipe: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044992) & wipe through recovery then flash a different rom
6. any suggestions?

PHONE ROOTED & ENG HBOOT (bootloader shows: hboot 0.76.2000 |g2| or 0.84.2000 |desire z| & S-OFF):
1. if you enabled usb debugging before, start adb and type adb devices, if your device shows up type adb reboot bootloader (if it worked next step = 4)
2. pull the battery and try it again
3. turn your phone in usb fastboot mode (power & tp) connect it to pc; on pc go to platform tools and type fastboot devices (your device should show up) then type fastboot oem boot
4. wipe cache or do a factory reset (power & volume down to enter bootloader then select recovery) - reboot
4. wipe again (this time use superwipe: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1044992) & wipe through recovery then flash a different rom
5. if you can´t enter recovery for some reason turn your phone in usb fastboot mode and connect to pc:
5.a. wipe cache & data through fastboot (go to platform tools and type fastboot erase cache and fastboot erase userdata) - reboot
5.b. flash a recovery.img through fastboot (download the image and put it in your platform tools folder; go to platform tools and type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) then enter recovery and flash whatever you want to...
6. any suggestion?

My DZ is with new mainboard now - there was no other way... I tried all steps for "STOCK PHONE - NO ROOT" without success.

chyles said:
My DZ is with new mainboard now - there was no other way... I tried all steps for "STOCK PHONE - NO ROOT" without success.
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sure if it is a hw defect nothing will work... i planned to add a way to confirm if it´s a broken emmc chip, but if there is no interest in a thread like this i will stop...

there is really not too much to worry about, if you private message me, I can give you Josh's information here on XDA - he can unbrick pretty much any G2/Desire-Z for $40 and has done 100's of them - he has like almost 500 Thanks on here -
the only thing he can't fix is a fried emmc chip, but thankfully those are relatively rare!
(and if the emmc chip is fried, then HTC will fix it, because that truly is their fault, so no worries!)
(HTC knows of the emmc chip failures, and that is why in this case they are not going to give you a hassle about the warranty, sort of like when an auto company has done a silent recall, so to speak)

ADB
Well when i first rooted and installed cyanogen..it got stuck oon the htc screen..pulled the battery(not safe)... so the next time i flashed a rom and this happened i just connected the phone to pc and used adb to reboot into the bootloader....
Confused with all the links to various places for rooting your Desire Z/ G2 ???? Maybe you could find it a little easier on my blog www.desirez.strawmetal.com ... Hope it helps you..

strawmetal said:
Well when i first rooted and installed cyanogen..it got stuck oon the htc screen..pulled the battery(not safe)... so the next time i flashed a rom and this happened i just connected the phone to pc and used adb to reboot into the bootloader....
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thx, i´ve changed the op

any feedback on this thread? i don´t know the hboot numbers (normal hboot, not eng hboot) for g2 or dz - does anybody know?

Nexus 4 cannot pass the X screen after uninstalling Ubuntu Touch

I followed official Ubuntu Touch instructions for installing/uninstalling Ubuntu.
Installation went without any problems, but after returning back Android, the device is stuck on the "X" animation and cannot proceed.
I tried the following:
Going into recovering mode
Flashing the device to stock version of Android (v4.2)
Flashing the device to previous installed Android (v4.3)
The flash-all.sh command is executed successfully every time, but boot gets stuck at "X" animation no matter what I do.
What can I do to fix this issue? Any ideas?
Thanks!

batric said:
I followed official Ubuntu Touch instructions for installing/uninstalling Ubuntu.
Installation went without any problems, but after returning back Android, the device is stuck on the "X" animation and cannot proceed.
I tried the following:
Going into recovering mode
Flashing the device to stock version of Android (v4.2)
Flashing the device to previous installed Android (v4.3)
The flash-all.sh command is executed successfully every time, but boot gets stuck at "X" animation no matter what I do.
What can I do to fix this issue? Any ideas?
Thanks!
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try this !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
try to format cache via fastboot.
fastboot erase cache and fastboot format cache and reboot!
if it happens the same try to enter in the stock recovery! attention just stock recovery and press and follow this:
---> Note that some users indicate that they can't get past the X on boot. If this happens to you, reboot into the bootloader and select recovery. Then, when you see the Android with the red exclamation mark, hold power and press volume up to take you to the menu. Wipe cache. If that still doesn't work, boot back into recovery and do a factory reset (this will obviously delete all your data & files in /sdcard...).
and if not boots dont worry try to flash everything again manually dont press the button flash all , just follow the point D
D. Type in the commands into the command prompt
1) Make sure your computer recognizes your device by typing: fastboot devices
2) Unlock your bootloader (if you have not already done so): fastboot oem unlock
3) You will see a prompt on your device. This will wipe your entire device (including the /sdcard folder). Accept. Note: you use the volume keys to change the option and the power button to accept. You cannot use the touch screen.
4) Reboot by typing: fastboot reboot-bootloader
5) Flash the bootloader: fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-mako-makoz10o.img (or whatever the name of the bootloader image that you downloaded).
6) Reboot: fastboot reboot-bootloader
7) Flash the radio: fastboot flash radio radio-mako-m9615a-cefwmazm-2.0.1700.48.img (or whatever the name is of the radio image that you downloaded).
8) Reboot: fastboot reboot-bootloader
9) Flash the system partition: fastboot flash system system.img
10) Flash the data partition: fastboot flash userdata userdata.img Note: this command will wipe your device (including /sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked. See note 2 below.
11) Flash the kernel/ramdisk: fastboot flash boot boot.img
12) Flash the recovery partition: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
13) Erase the cache partition: either a) fastboot erase cache OR b) fastboot format cache <<== the second option seems to work better for most people. Thanks joostburg.
14) Reboot: fastboot reboot
15) Done! The first boot will likely take quite a bit longer than you are used to, as Android builds the Dalvik cache.
it should works!!

Thanks a lot for your answer Alvin - the issue was related to caches. I managed to fix the situation by doing the following:
Going into the bootloader mode and selecting "Recovery"
Holding volume up and power button until a new screen is opened
Do a factory reset
Wipe out partition cache
Do a factory reset again
Everything seems to be working properly now.

[Q] Stuck in boot loop - Save Photos?

Hi,
my Nexus 4 is stuck in a boot loop since 2 days. I found it turned off and assumed it crashed (has done that once or twice before), but after turning it on it's gets stuck on the boot up screen. I've tried restarting it numerous times, left it on the boot screen for hours - nothing.
I can access the recovery mode and according to most things I've found while searching the internet for a solution a "wipe data/factory reset" would hopefully do the trick, but the thing is... I haven't backed up my device in ages. (Stupid, I know.) I'm travelling and took a lot of pictures that I would hate to loose.
Is there any way to save them? I don't care for app data or anything else.
I wouldn't mind rooting it (was thinking about doing that anyway), but I'm pretty much a n00b when it comes to Android, haven't done more with it than simply using it.
I have read up quite a bit about rooting in the last two days (here on the forum and everywhere else) but I'm still not sure how exactly to do it, since all methods seem to require unlocking the bootloader and therefore deleting my photos (or just don't give much in the way of explanation).
I'm using a mac, but if necessary I also have Windows installed. I have installed Adb and fastboot following this guide.
The phone is not rooted, I don't have developer options or USB debugging enabled and it's running on 4.4.4.
I would be really grateful for help.

If you can boot into the bootloader you can install a custom recovery, I'd recommend twrp. Then booting into the custom recovery you could use adb to pull files off your device . But your bootloader needs to be unlocked. If it isn't I'm afraid you won't be able to get your photos
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bootloop issue
A.
Try to go into safe mode and backup your data.
Boot into Safe Mode:
1. Press/Hold Power button until power menu shows up
2. Tap/Hold Power off option
3. Choose OK to reboot in safe mode
B.
For bootloop problem:
Boot into Stock Recovery
1. Power+VolUp while booting to enter recovery
2. You can release buttons after you see Google on screen
(Note: Must be this sequence Press/Hold Power, THEN Press/Release VolUp, release Power)
3. Android fallen down screen - VolUp to toggle recovery menu
Now wipe Cache & Dalvik Cache in recovery and reboot the phone.
C.
If the (Option B) does not solved then try to flash the stock rom with the below given mentioned steps.
First download any stock rom and also the related usb drivers. Install the drivers into the PC.
Boot into the bootloader.
Open (fastboot.exe) Cmd prompt as admin. Put the stock rom into that particular folder.
fastboot flash bootloader filename.img
reboot the phone and return back to the bootloader.
Then, we will flash all other partitions.
fastboot flash radio filename.img
Again reboot the phone and go back into the bootloader
fastboot flash boot filename.
fastboot flash recovery filename.img
fastboot flash userdata filename.img
fastboot flash system filename.img
If you want to relock the bootloader of your device after flashing the device, put the device back in fastboot mode. Then type in the following command in the Terminal or Command Window you had opened earlier -:
fastboot oem lock
This will re-lock the bootloader of your Nexus device, restoring your warranty and putting the device back to complete stock.
I hope this helps you out.

Thank you, but is there a way to boot into safe mode if the phone isn't turned on? I can not get to the power menu since I can't turn the phone on...
I can only access the recovery menu.

Data backup
Alternate method you can do is that you have to download a software by name 'DROID EXPLORER' - (try to google it) you will find this software from the internet. Then install the software on your PC or Laptop. Once you open the software it will take some time to download the sdk files from the internet then install the windows sdk files also.
Later you go into the recovery mode with the usb cable connected to your PC. Then open the Droid Explorer software you will see your phone connected picture. Now double click and open it go to sdcard and copy all your pictures and other files to your system.
Finally, Once you backed up all your files now you can reflash with the proper rom from the recovery mode. From directly inserting the rom.zip file into the sdcard and run the custom rom after you wipe the partitions properly in recovery.
Note: Before wiping the partitions always unmount the system, data, cache and then wipe it.

NP 6.0.1 Stuck at "android" loading screen after Root attempt (Windroid Toolkit)

NP 6.0.1 Stuck at "android" loading screen after Root attempt (Windroid Toolkit)
I installed Drivers and confirmed that they were working
I rebooted into fastboot mode, and unlocked bootloader
I rebooted, enabled usb debugging, and rebooted to fastboot
I flashed TWRP, and it said it was successful, and I rebooted into fastboot again
i clicked the root button in Windroid toolkit, and it said it was rooting and it was successful
normal reboot
stuck at "android" loading screen for 10 minutes, unplug, replug, stuck at "android" for 10 minutes
reboot to fastboot, relock (idk why, but i assumed it would wipe the device), reboot, stuck at "android" for over 10 minutes
reboot to fastboot, boot into recovery, wipe data/factory reset, reboot
Still stuck on "android" screen
I don't know what else to try, and I would appreciate any help you could offer

Nexus Player Stuck at "Android" loading screen
Steps:
1. Download the required files:
• TWRP file download - https://dl.twrp.me/fugu/
• Chainfire SU - https://download.chainfire.eu/743/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip
XDA links to device Boot Image:
• http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344 (Choose the Fugu file for the nexus player)
2. Unzip Boot Image
3. Copy TWRP image file, boot Image and Beta-SuperSu.zip to your platform-tools folder
4. Before running the following commands note that "Your Device must be unlocked"
5. Place your player in bootloader modeRun the following commands:
- Unplug the power,
- Hold down the power button, while plugging the power back in
- When you see the light blinking release the power button you should be in boot loader mode.
6. Open command window inside of your program tools folder:
Test Fast boot Devices
- Type "Fastboot devices"
- You should see your device appear in the list
Flash boot image
- Type “fastboot flash boot boot.img”
Flash recovery
- Type “fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.7.0-fugu.img”
Reboot in to recovery mode
- Quick press Nexus power button to change boot option
- When the Boot to Recovery option appears long press power button and player will reboot in to TWRP recovery
Once the player has booted in to recovery... Copy SuperSU to player using ADB.
- Type “ adb devices” to make sure your device is connected properly
- Type “adb push BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip /sdcard/Download (note be sure you have typed Download with a capital “D”.
Install SuperSU (You can disconnect your the player from your PC)
- On your player boot into recovery if you are not already there
- Locate the SuperSU file in the /sdcard/Download folder
- Select the SU File and install
- Then reboot your player…. All should be functioning again.
Props to Root Junkie! ... His youtube video helped me recover my player.

Non-rooted OP2 turns on by itself and stuck in recovery mode

Hello all,
Just a heads up that I have little to no knowledge of modding/rooting phones whatsoever.
My phone decided to reboot by itself earlier today and was stuck in a boot loop for around 30 minutes before I managed to get into recovery mode. At this point it is still boot looping. Afterwards it just stop the boot loop and now stuck on recovery mode. Powering it off from recovery mode or by holding power button for 10s will only results in the phone rebooting itself into recovery mode again. I can get into Fastboot mode, however. Wiping cache and rebooting does not seem to do the trick as it would only go back to recovery screen after the OnePlus logo again.
Please advise on this matter

install drivers. connect to fastboot. Type "fastboot continue", this should turn on your phone but it's a temporary fix. Once it's on copy your data & perform a factory reset. - found it on oneplus forums (haven't tested by me)
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B!Gguy said:
install drivers. connect to fastboot. Type "fastboot continue", this should turn on your phone but it's a temporary fix. Once it's on copy your data & perform a factory reset. - found it on oneplus forums (haven't tested by me)
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Thanks for your reply, where exactly do i type "fastboot continue" ?

> First you need to install ADB & Fastboot to your Computer (Use This guide)
> Then Install Oneplus 2 Drivers (Use This Guide)
> Connect phone via Fastboot mode (Turn off the phone. Hold Volume Up + Power to enter fastboot mode. Connect phone to pc)
On the first guide (ADB & Fastboot) you'll find how to open a Command Window to issue fastboot commands. That's where you need to type "fastboot continue"