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[SOLVED] Really "bricked" Nexus S after bad update

So official ics update! i was happy! I restored a 2.3.6 backup with cwm and applyed the official zip. But on reboot.. nothing, zero splashscreens, not even google logo. Now if i press power button the screen turn on but it keeps blank and there are no vibrations.. if i release power button then the screen turns off..
Is my nexus s (i9023) in a known state?
Plz help me!
Edit: after some plug/unplug/push/detach ecc i got this nexus s connected to my pc: windows 7 says: "samsung sec s5pc110 test b/d"
i'm googling..
SOLVED!
Big huge thanks to Adam!
Follow his tips here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20382688&postcount=16
I had to use a standard linux box, ubuntu virtualizend on vmware fusion didn't work.
With Adam tool you can get both download and recovery mode depending on what hardkey you press (both vol or only vol up) during resurrection.
You are in download mode if search and home softkeys are on
You are in recovery mode if back and menu softkeys are on
You can try the way of recovery mode (with fastboot), for me (i9023) fastboot did not recognize the device.
Download mode solution
After resurrection you'll get a nice download mode (search and home button on and others off, not viceversa).
Now run a virtualized windows (or restart your pc if you have dualboot) and use odin to restore your device (bootloader radio system) to a stock rom like 2.3.3.
Why a virutalized windows or dual boot? Cause if you unplug the device you lose download mode.
Quick how to for odin:
You need samsung drivers installed
Files for european i9023 nexus s: http://www.multiupload.com/A6OP3TFN0I
Googling it seems that they are good also for i9020 amoled nexus s (i'm not responsable about that!)
I used odin v 1.83 (only this version worked for me) on windows. Order of files in odin:
- Bootloader > Bootloader_I9023XXKA3.tar.md5
- PDA > PDA_SOJU_GRI54_TMO_EUR_MR1_SIGNED.tar.md5
- PHONE > MODEM_I9023XXKB3_REV_00_CL912571_SIGNED.tar.md5
- CSC > DGS_I9023_EUR.tar
This doesn't solve all problems: at this step i can turn my device on only using a usb powered cable. You need to apply cwm and restore your backup.
So:
Enter recovery mode: plug usb cable (battery appears now!) push vol up and power on.
Apply cwm as usual:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork.img
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and enter recovery mode using device interface.
Restore your backup and reboot. Wait for a long boot (need caching all your apps) and it's done!

cyberalex88 said:
So official ics update! i was happy! I restored a 2.3.6 backup with cwm and applyed the official zip. But on reboot.. nothing, zero splashscreens, not even google logo. Now if i press power button the screen turn on but it keeps blank and there are no vibrations.. if i release power button then the screen turns off..
Is my nexus s (i9023) in a known state?
Plz help me!
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Can you boot into bootloader mode (hold down power + vol-up)?

jvanlew said:
Can you boot into bootloader mode (hold down power + vol-up)?
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No i can't, screen turns on and off at the pressure of the power button but no way to enter bootloader or recovery mode..

Hey, same thing with me.
When I plug it into the computer, it comes up as SEC S5PC110 Test B/D.
fastboot can't see it, so i can't fastboot it into bootloader. Any help?

narcosis219 said:
Hey, same thing with me.
When I plug it into the computer, it comes up as SEC S5PC110 Test B/D.
fastboot can't see it, so i can't fastboot it into bootloader. Any help?
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you also got this after ics official update?

try to pull the battery and power up again

cyberalex88 said:
you also got this after ics official update?
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I downloaded it manually and upgraded.
Battery pull does nothing.

maybe this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257434 could help us! i sent a pm to Adam, we'll see..

I got nexus firmware running on a captivate.. might just work on a nexus too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1247962
I would like a nexus to work with. If someone wants to send me a device, I can locate UnBrickable mod and update my resurrector

The upgrade is only for T-Mobile Nexus S (I-9020T), nither I-9020A nor I-9023!

can you upgrade if you're running 2.3.6 I9020XXKF1
it is a tmo version

Same here. Installed from 2.3.6 and now it won't turn on.

Someone send me a device. Send me a pm. I have a recovery option and I can make your device UnBrickable.

AdamOutler said:
Someone send me a device. Send me a pm. I have a recovery option and I can make your device UnBrickable.
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Yeap, bricked ones should do nicely.
He's a beast over at the Captivate forum guys.

AdamOutler said:
Someone send me a device. Send me a pm. I have a recovery option and I can make your device UnBrickable.
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is it possible to post the recovery file here ?

Ibn Saeed said:
is it possible to post the recovery file here ?
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I already did.. I sent the link.
However, I just finished rewriting the UnBrickable Resurrector for this device.
YOU MUST BE RUNNING A DEBIAN BASED LINUX.
Instructions:
Verify you are running the latest version of Java http://java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Download UnBrickable Resurrector Revision 37
Right click the app and run with Java
Select "S5PC110 (Nexus S)" From the drop-down list in the app.
Plug in your device
Click resurrect.
Use fastboot to reload software
Let me know if it works
This worked on my Captivate which was in the same mode.
https://plus.google.com/u/0/104711040110222472212/posts/1WhTCszaL3M
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I forgot to mention that you must hold the fastboot key combo

AdamOutler said:
I forgot to mention that you must hold the fastboot key combo
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So can you provide which DEBIAN Version you use? I encountered the same issue with others.
I think I can install the linux on my laptop and have a try.

yqowen said:
So can you provide which DEBIAN Version you use? I encountered the same issue with others.
I think I can install the linux on my laptop and have a try.
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I did!
Holy crap people. I don't post this **** for my health. Read my post above and stop sending me PMs.

Managed to get my Nexus S bricked a few hours ago with the ICS update, been spending hours trying to get it working again.
The resurrector has managed to get my device up and running to the Google logo and the padlock screen, now I just need to fix the rest!

i cant choose anything on fastboot screen HELP!

hello guys i do have a Nexus S T9020
i did flash a rom and i did a backup
nothing show up and power button dont do anything
now i try to go into fastboot to get at recovery and i CANT select anything the power button and volume dont make actions
what i can do please help
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I heard some people have broken power button where the power button is always in the "enabled" state, and that will cause volume buttons to not work. I wonder if you have the same issue though, if thats the case you will have to either replace the power button or send it to Samsung.
I don't have the Nexus S right now, but have to tried the command: adb reboot recovery. Also I thought you can boot directly into recovery by power + volume up.

If your power button is broken you are stuck there on that screen.
Does the phone boot up into the os? If so reboot into recovery from the os. If you flashed a ROM I assume its rooted. Can use any app that allows booting into recovery ( quickboot goomanger ROM manager ROM toolbox etc) or in terminal type such and hit enter. Then type reboot recovery and hit enter.

albundy2010 said:
If your power button is broken you are stuck there on that screen.
Does the phone boot up into the os? If so reboot into recovery from the os. If you flashed a ROM I assume its rooted. Can use any app that allows booting into recovery ( quickboot goomanger ROM manager ROM toolbox etc) or in terminal type such and hit enter. Then type reboot recovery and hit enter.
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the problem is the i did a flash a rom and now the rom dont boot up or anything and i did a back up but i cant use the buttons to make a selection to get into recovery over the fast boot as i show in the picture!
the only way i get into the fastboot is holding the volume up and connect the usb into the port and them get into the fast boot screen but no more from there

That's what I figured. At that point you are pretty much screwed,
You need to get the power button to work / unstick so you can fastboot in order to do anything.

Hi there. Have you figure a solution. I ran into the EXACT SAME ****ty situation and samsung says they have no fix no parts for it!
Fainting

vinlim said:
Hi there. Have you figure a solution. I ran into the EXACT SAME ****ty situation and samsung says they have no fix no parts for it!
Fainting
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Samsung can fix it if you send it. The solution is to get your power button repaired. There's nothing else to really do.

polobunny said:
Samsung can fix it if you send it. The solution is to get your power button repaired. There's nothing else to really do.
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Thanks for the swift reply. I sent to samsung but they say they have no parts
I'm from Malaysia btw, and bought my Nexus S in the states.
Guess its goodbye

vinlim said:
Thanks for the swift reply. I sent to samsung but they say they have no parts
I'm from Malaysia btw, and bought my Nexus S in the states.
Guess its goodbye
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They don't have any power buttons assembly left? What the hell haha

i ll take my phone to a shop close to where i live and if they fix it i ll let u guys know!

RIVANH said:
i ll take my phone to a shop close to where i live and if they fix it i ll let u guys know!
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Unless they got the part, then it's a no. Every so said "solution" ends up failing, you're just pushing a bit the date. Only replacing it really works.

i have temp fix
this is what i did may be you can fix it like this
i take off the battery out,
place back
Hold down volume and power
now connect the usb cable from the pc
keep holding the buttons we dont need to go into bootloader, if you can see the lower lights on you okay
now check the usb icon in your computer and if your computer recognize you are cool
Now before i have this problem i did a back up of my rom and i install touch recovery
now you have to see your options and if you have the twr recovery even better since you can transfer files over your phone while in recovery mod
okay i did install this toolkit
Wug's Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
and since my computer recognize the usb and my nexus phone
i did get into reboot recovery mode in the advanced utilities you can figure out the rest since i dont know much!
since i did a back up i just restored and i did flash another rom which let you wake up the phone by the volume key
so i transfer the rom files and flash then while on recovery mode try installing the goomanager to get into recovery since this means your power button dont work
this is the rom
CyberGR-MOD|NS.NGN ver. 14 Hybrid Mix ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425344
if you have luck flashing this rom
just go into CyberGR-MOD in the setting section and select lockscreen options and check volume wake
now to lock the phone just install any app from play store like Lock Screen Widget
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidmania.lockscreenwidget
and remember if you battery dies, just connect it into charger or usb cord and the phone ll boot again
Hope this help some of you who have this problem
thanks and any question i ll check later!

How do downgrade from 4.0.4 to 2.3.x ( Optimus 3D )

Good evening.
I have problem with my O3D
Now i have 4.0.4 port from SU760 , but for me that ROM unstable , i got freezing and i have problem with Roaming ... so i tried do downgrade with that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942836
in Step 14 i trying start downgrade mode in LG Flash tool but i listen only sound connect\disconnect and nothing anymore
Also i do that procedure for but with XBSA404.rar and fantastic i get back live my bricked phone , anyway i want do downgrade to 2.3.x , maybe someone know how to do that ??:angel::angel::angel::angel::angel:

So you cant get into s/w?
I had the same problem as i tryed to flash new baseband for ics ...
Just dont pull the battery out, press vol up and connect usb. It should boot into s/w
It worked for me
Sent from my P920 using ICS 4.0.4 by XBSA

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942836
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629307

TMProduct1onZ said:
So you cant get into s/w?
I had the same problem as i tryed to flash new baseband for ics ...
Just dont pull the battery out, press vol up and connect usb. It should boot into s/w
It worked for me
Sent from my P920 using ICS 4.0.4 by XBSA
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Yes when i trying to do step 14 i don't see s/w and listen only sound connec/disconnect usb
--
Keep battary in body and push vol. up and connet usb ????? nothing happens !.

p-vlad said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942836
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1629307
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942836 that variant don't help me , after that i got briked phone

0. Remove battery
1, Hold Vol UP
2. Connect USB cable
3. Release Vol UP
4. Put battery
5. wait the screen to go off
6. hold Vol UP and push for 3 sec POWER button
7. Release the POWER, release the Vol UP
Should appear s.t. that you can not read.

p-vlad said:
0. Remove battery
1, Hold Vol UP
2. Connect USB cable
3. Release Vol UP
4. Put battery
5. wait the screen to go off
6. hold Vol UP and push for 3 sec POWER button
7. Release the POWER, release the Vol UP
Should appear s.t. that you can not read.
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Yea yea yea i got
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and i trying to flash bootloader with BOOTV21E_AP.bin and LG FLASHTOOL but i trying so much time's but that variant don't help my , anytime i have korean s/w and i can't flash with normal download mode only omap4boot

Try the other method
Sent from my LG-P920 using xda app-developers app

p-vlad said:
Try the other method
Sent from my LG-P920 using xda app-developers app
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other method not help me .... ((((( i think need ged back bootloader from su760 to p920 but how ?

I had the same problem , xbsall spent approximately 5 hours trying to fix it.
First with omapboot download mode we flash using lg flashtool around %28 it stops and restarts.
After that normally it should be able to go into the normal download mode but mine didn't , you hear the first connected sound and the second disconnected sound but not the third.
He couldn't fix it and he deduced i had hardware damage.
He also said my phone was unique because it was able to flash through COM5 instead of COM41.
Same thing could be happening to you...
It should go to service center , no way around... at least in my case , there wasn't.
I flash ICS it's fine , i flash v21e GB It's bricked.
He also gave me a few tips about not getting your warranty voided.
You should flash v21e go to them and say that it happened after a factory reset.
Also make sure you don't have a crack anywhere (excluding the back cover) on your phone.
They tend to void the warranty out of those unrelated and stupid things , you could get it back using world-class persuasion skills but why bother.

boltthrower56 said:
I had the same problem , xbsall spent approximately 5 hours trying to fix it.
First with omapboot download mode we flash using lg flashtool around %28 it stops and restarts.
After that normally it should be able to go into the normal download mode but mine didn't , you hear the first connected sound and the second disconnected sound but not the third.
He couldn't fix it and he deduced i had hardware damage.
He also said my phone was unique because it was able to flash through COM5 instead of COM41.
Same thing could be happening to you...
It should go to service center , no way around... at least in my case , there wasn't.
I flash ICS it's fine , i flash v21e GB It's bricked.
He also gave me a few tips about not getting your warranty voided.
You should flash v21e go to them and say that it happened after a factory reset.
Also make sure you don't have a crack anywhere (excluding the back cover) on your phone.
They tend to void the warranty out of those unrelated and stupid things , you could get it back using world-class persuasion skills but why bother.
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And so no idea ???????

[Q] MT4GS Doubleshot

Ok is it just me or is there no one on this site that can help me? I have asked my question and ZERO replies. I have a MT4GS doubleshot i have rooted it and installed a custom recovery clockworkmod 5.0.2.7
I CANNOT access my bootloader. When I power down and hold volume + and - plus power to boot into recovery all i get is a frozen purple screen.
I can however boot into android recovery no problem. I would like to install custom roms and play with my phone. Is there anyone else out there that can help me??? I have searched google and this site the only thing i can find is bits and pieces of info and after i compile all this fragmented data it DOES NOT HELP AND GIVES ZERO USEFUL INFO. If someone could please write a tutorial on how to properly step by step accomplis this task I would be greatful. Thanks

Holding volume down while powering on should get you to bootloader
Same thing with
adb reboot bootloader
Not sure how youre able to power on straight to recovery though, didn't know it was possible
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

No holding volume down and power does not get me into bootloader it just hangs at the splash screen. and yes depending on ur model holding power plus volume up should get u into recovery mode. However I cannot access my boot loader abd reoot boot loader boots me into a hung purple screen.

There is only one model of the doubleshot, and to my knowledge there is no key combo to boot directly to recovery on this phone. Can you do a couple things for me
Take a picture of this purple screen and upload it
Take a screenshot of your about phone under settings
Copy input/output from terminal/cmd when you enter
adb reboot bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

demkantor said:
There is only one model of the doubleshot, and to my knowledge there is no key combo to boot directly to recovery on this phone. Can you do a couple things for me
Take a picture of this purple screen and upload it
Take a screenshot of your about phone under settings
Copy input/output from terminal/cmd when you enter
adb reboot bootloader
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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well i just told u how to boot directly into recovery hold down power and volume up,
No i cannot take a pic of my purple screen my phone is my only camera
i can not do a screen shot what info do u need?
and what do u mean Copy input/output from terminal/cmd when you enter
adb reboot bootloader?????

dgaskins2178 said:
well i just told u how to boot directly into recovery hold down power and volume up,
No i cannot take a pic of my purple screen my phone is my only camera
i can not do a screen shot what info do u need?
and what do u mean Copy input/output from terminal/cmd when you enter
adb reboot bootloader?????
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I believe you, its just that the key combo you mentioned has never worked on my phone nor have I heard about it in the forums
If you can't take a picture that's fine, just thought it may help me help you is all
Looking for all info about phone, but mostly
Model number
Baseband
Kernel
Build number
What I mean is when you enter
adb reboot bootloader
Into cmd (windows) terminal (Linux) I would lime to see the output
If you could simply copy and paste the result from that command it would be of help to me in order to help you to the fullest
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

dgaskins2178 said:
Ok is it just me or is there no one on this site that can help me? I have asked my question and ZERO replies. ...
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Well... I shall forgive your forgetfulness.
Be alert, whilst paying attention to what you read and type. Welcome to XDA. Have a nice stay. :highfive:

Power and Vol Up did nothing for my rooted Slide - it booted straight up into the ROM as per normal.

davidf9 said:
Power and Vol Up did nothing for my rooted Slide - it booted straight up into the ROM as per normal.
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Same...
OP for sure has this phone?
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twrp just wont ....

hey all .. thanks for your time!
i just bought my zenfone and it came loaded with android 7 already
ok im having issues trying to get twrp
heres the steps ive taken
unlocked the bootloader
downloaded the twrp img
i flashed the recovery using fastboot
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but when i reboot into recovery .. i get a black screen with no command in small letters at the bottum. from that screen if i hold the vol up key and the power button it takes me into the stock recovery ..
im lost! but i neeeeeeeed root

thecomputerguy81 said:
hey all .. thanks for your time!
i just bought my zenfone and it came loaded with android 7 already
ok im having issues trying to get twrp
heres the steps ive taken
unlocked the bootloader
downloaded the twrp img
i flashed the recovery using fastboot
but when i reboot into recovery .. i get a black screen with no command in small letters at the bottum. from that screen if i hold the vol up key and the power button it takes me into the stock recovery ..
im lost! but i neeeeeeeed root
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are u sure u have unloced bootloader check again.

yeah im pretty sure.. when i load the phone into fast boot it says device status unlocked.

i also tryed flashing back to stock.. from adb sideload. got an unpacking error.. tryed from sd card got a this is not an a001 package error.. im aboutto pull my hair out lol

thecomputerguy81 said:
hey all .. thanks for your time!
i just bought my zenfone and it came loaded with android 7 already
ok im having issues trying to get twrp
heres the steps ive taken
unlocked the bootloader
downloaded the twrp img
i flashed the recovery using fastboot
but when i reboot into recovery .. i get a black screen with no command in small letters at the bottum. from that screen if i hold the vol up key and the power button it takes me into the stock recovery ..
im lost! but i neeeeeeeed root
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I did this everything is working fine..

DJ IZZY said:
I did this everything is working fine..
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THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i dunno what the hell is up with my phone.. but i finally got it
the trick for me was.. actually i dunno what finally made it take
but after you flash recovery from fastboot..
volume down to reboot to recovery ..
then my screen went black w/backlight i got pissed and i unplugged the usb cable from my computer then i saw twrp flash across the screen for a split second lmao
i was like OHHH sh$% lol
so i just started pressing buttons.. and discovered my phone was in some sort of weird lock state.. i held the power button down and tapped the volume up key.. if i let the puwer button go the screen goes back to black .. so while still holding on the power button i swiped across the screen to unlock and WALLAH (spelling) i was in twrp..
and i got root.. the screen locked itself to the black w/backlight a few times during the process but i just kept repeating..
i dunno what the hell all of the that was about .. but maybe itll help somebody else..
thanks again everyone for your replys very much appreciated

thecomputerguy81 said:
i dunno what the hell all of the that was about .. but maybe itll help somebody else..
thanks again everyone for your replys very much appreciated
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Which TWRP image did you flash? And what stock keeping unit (SKU) of phone (WW,TW,CN or JP) do you have?
This might be a TWRP bug on an android 7 kernel.