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Still cant power off my phone...

I posted a thread a few days ago about not being able to power off or restart my Samsung Galaxy s2 skyrocket on ATT. I am using SKy's ICS rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1602216 with the newest update and I still cannot turn it off. The response I got was to use the Darkside Wipe, I tried that, loaded the base rom, then rebooted (it rebooted on its own) flashed the update, and now im back to it not being able to turn off.... I have searched every where and everyone says the issue is resolved, but its not working. Please point me in the right direction to fix this issue.

Pull the battery
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Ive lived without if i need to reboot then hold power till it reboots and if i need recovery then do the same but press volume buttons right as it shuts down
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Thank you! Did't want to have to pull the battery anytime I needed to restart my phone. Holding the power button in for 10-15 seconds even when its froze forces it to restart. At least now I can put my case back on it....
I was wondering if anyone knew a way to stop it from freezing up? Or at least know whats causing it?

I had this problem too with the Ics roms. If you use the touch recovery to wipe factory data reset it should work. I used to one recommended in the sky Ics thread and had no problems after that.
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Do you have a link to it? I have been looking for options and I must be missing it.
I did do the Dark Side complete wipe, and after it worked, it stopped working when I applied the update.

perkinsjm said:
Do you have a link to it? I have been looking for options and I must be missing it.
I did do the Dark Side complete wipe, and after it worked, it stopped working when I applied the update.
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Just factory wipe, wipe cache, dalvik in whatever cwm you have

Ill try that again, and redownload the patch and see if that fixes it. Is there anyway to get an error log to see whats FCing or crashing?

perkinsjm said:
Ill try that again, and redownload the patch and see if that fixes it. Is there anyway to get an error log to see whats FCing or crashing?
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Logcat with adb

Atrix 2 freezing up on start-up.

My Atrix 2 is all of a sudden freezing up on start-up.It goes through the Motorola Dual Core screen and th At&t Screen but as soon as it gets to the lock-screen it freezes,after a few minutes the screen goes dark and wont turn back on.I've pulled the battery countless times and it still wont boot up and work?
I am running stock and did not do anything or install any new apps today.I have no idea what happened.
Please any help would be great,I really need my pictures and videos.

PassingThruLife said:
My Atrix 2 is all of a sudden freezing up on start-up.It goes through the Motorola Dual Core screen and th At&t Screen but as soon as it gets to the lock-screen it freezes,after a few minutes the screen goes dark and wont turn back on.I've pulled the battery countless times and it still wont boot up and work?
I am running stock and did not do anything or install any new apps today.I have no idea what happened.
Please any help would be great,I really need my pictures and videos.
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Tried a factory reset?

is that the only option?I need my pictures and notes.Is there a way to get it to boot up normally or is there a way to back my stuff up?

PassingThruLife said:
is that the only option?I need my pictures and notes.Is there a way to get it to boot up normally or is there a way to back my stuff up?
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Pictures and notes are usually on sd card and facrory reset let sd intact. You can try first only "wipe cache" from stock recovery maybe helps.

PassingThruLife said:
is that the only option?I need my pictures and notes.Is there a way to get it to boot up normally or is there a way to back my stuff up?
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Also, you can take out your sdcard then flash or reset your phone.
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Still cant get it to work,have been using my old phone.
How do I do a "clean wipe".
If I turn it on ,it goes to the unlock screen but wont unlock and the screen goes black but if I call the phone it goes through and the dial screen works fine.
I really need to get this working as I need the texts I have sent and received as well as everything else.
Can anyone offer any help or advice?
Biggest mistake to ever get a Motorola phone,should have stuck with Samsung.

i think ur blur launcher is having problem or u deleted it by mistake.
If any expert here makes a flashable zip of any launcher, or u can install it by adb

At this point I would recommended to reflash back to factory 2.3.5 using the fxz, and the update over the air afterwards.
Remember to always have a backup and use CWM in boot!
Follow this link and look at the instructions on how to flash the fxz: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
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PassingThruLife said:
My Atrix 2 is all of a sudden freezing up on start-up.It goes through the Motorola Dual Core screen and th At&t Screen but as soon as it gets to the lock-screen it freezes,after a few minutes the screen goes dark and wont turn back on.I've pulled the battery countless times and it still wont boot up and work?
I am running stock and did not do anything or install any new apps today.I have no idea what happened.
Please any help would be great,I really need my pictures and videos.
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Download "fxz" and "replace" files from Noob thread and flash it using rsd lite if its a software issue then it will be resolved if not i m afraid you will have to service it.

If you're using stock then you shouldn't have to FXZ your phone. With the phone OFF hold the up & down volume keys, and then press your power button. It should pop up the "Boot Mode Selection Menu" Release both the volume keys and then press the down volume once to highlight "Recovery." Then press the volume up button to start your recovery. Scroll to "wipe data/factory reset" using the volume down key and when it is selected press the power button. Then navigate to the "Yes -- delete all user data" using the volume keys (up or down) and press the power key when it is selected. After it has finished, it will show the first menu again. Then navigate to the "wipe cache partition" and follow the same steps as the wipe data/factory reset instructions. Once it goes back to the first menu after wiping the cache partition, then press the power button ("reboot system now" should be selected) and when your phone boots back up it will be like you just got it out of the box except you WILL still have all of your pictures and your videos.

Is there a way to get to my texts and call history?
I need those texts as they have numbers and things i do not have saved anywhere else.
Basically,is there a way to fix this problem without factory resetting is what im asking.
I will try anything,please.

PassingThruLife said:
Is there a way to get to my texts and call history?
I need those texts as they have numbers and things i do not have saved anywhere else.
Basically,is there a way to fix this problem without factory resetting is what im asking.
I will try anything,please.
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are you rooted? if so you can reset then get all of your data back (I can explain how if you are)
If not, do you have usb debugging enabled? if so you can do a temporary root, just enough to dump your system so you can reset then restore your data the same way

PassingThruLife said:
Is there a way to get to my texts and call history?
I need those texts as they have numbers and things i do not have saved anywhere else.
Basically,is there a way to fix this problem without factory resetting is what im asking.
I will try anything,please.
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Let's start here, try telling us exactly what happened and what you did to get yourself into this situation. For instance, are you rooted, running any custom roms, or are you on stock Android 2.3.6.? Which model of ATRIX 2: MB865 or ME865? Anything else you can tell us that you have done? The more information you can give, the better!
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Apex_Strider said:
Let's start here, try telling us exactly what happened and what you did to get yourself into this situation. For instance, are you rooted, running any custom roms, or are you on stock Android 2.3.6.? Which model of ATRIX 2: MB865 or ME865? Anything else you can tell us that you have done? The more information you can give, the better!
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this would all be helpful. as long as he has usb debugging on he can use the root exploit to open things up enough to try pushing a launcher and if that fails dump the system so that data can be restored

Apex_Strider said:
Let's start here, try telling us exactly what happened and what you did to get yourself into this situation. For instance, are you rooted, running any custom roms, or are you on stock Android 2.3.6.? Which model of ATRIX 2: MB865 or ME865? Anything else you can tell us that you have done? The more information you can give, the better!
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100% stock.I have themb865.Only thing changed is I updated it when Motorola released that update,the one people said fixed the cam.
Here is a video of it,notice how long it takes to start up and when it reaches the screen,nothing happens.If I were to call the phone however it would work and I can receive calls.Also if I press the power button the screen wont turn back on unless I call it.It will run very hot as well.

Video of the problem.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yrpz17H7J8&feature=plcp

1. Can you try bringing it up without the SD card? If you can, the card may be corrupted, may be need to put to a computer for fsck.
2. Can you connect to it via ADB? Then there are ways (google for exact command syntax: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases ... in fact pull out entire /data/data, you can extract all your contacts, sms, call log from there) to dump/restore your data.

Like i said a few posts up bud, follow the link i provided and flash the fxz. It will fix your issue. Your pics will remain on the sd card, but yes you will lose your texts. Your contacts are backed up by your google account.
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kousik said:
1. Can you try bringing it up without the SD card? If you can, the card may be corrupted, may be need to put to a computer for fsck.
2. Can you connect to it via ADB? Then there are ways (google for exact command syntax: adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases ... in fact pull out entire /data/data, you can extract all your contacts, sms, call log from there) to dump/restore your data.
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I tried to take the SD card out,same thing.The SD card I got in there now is a different one I popped in the phone so I dont misplace it.It's definitely not the SD card.
I am using an older phone,my contacts are not all there,infact most arent. I need my texts as there is numbers and info in there I cant lose.
I will try what you suggested,is there any other things I should do?

I should add,the last app I installed was that Lookout Security app.
I should have stuck with Samsung,never again will I get a Motorola phone.

[Q] Can't access settings HTC Sensation 4G

Hello I am having trouble with a HTC Sensation 4G for T-Mobile. I can not access the settings menu for the phone. I've done a factory reset and still no settings. I've tried access setting by pressing menu key at the home screen, via the notification bar, or in the app list. In fact setting doesn't appear anywhere on my app list. The device belongs to my cousin and from what he tells me the phone has never been rooted and the problem just appeared one day.
Anyone had this problem or knows away to fix it??
Thanks

first pull out the battery and reinsert, then boot into bootloader via volume- and press and release power button.
Then post the information displayed on the screen so that we can tell what had been doen to the phone prior to this problem.
Take a picture with another phone and upload it if you can and we will see what we can do from there to help you buddy! More info is more likely to bring you more support.

irrelephant said:
first pull out the battery and reinsert, then boot into bootloader via volume- and press and release power button.
Then post the information displayed on the screen so that we can tell what had been doen to the phone prior to this problem.
Take a picture with another phone and upload it if you can and we will see what we can do from there to help you buddy! More info is more likely to bring you more support.
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Here is the pic

Phone is indeed true stock. So that is good! Now factory reset from that menu... Volume down till its highlighted and power button to select. And skip phone set up, add no accounts and try settings menu.

irrelephant said:
Phone is indeed true stock. So that is good! Now factory reset from that menu... Volume down till its highlighted and power button to select. And skip phone set up, add no accounts and try settings menu.
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I've that before but I tried it again since you suggested it and still no settings. It's strange because everything else works fine.

Did you do it without syncing or adding any accounts? I was leaning toward you having some app that was messing with your phone... so even on the stock rom there is no app in the app drawer called settings?

irrelephant said:
Did you do it without syncing or adding any accounts? I was leaning toward you having some app that was messing with your phone... so even on the stock rom there is no app in the app drawer called settings?
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Nope no settings in the app drawer. And no I did not sync it or add an account. By the way the phone is running gingerbread

bigphilly08 said:
Nope no settings in the app drawer. And no I did not sync it or add an account. By the way the phone is running gingerbread
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do you have a gtalk? this would move much faster if you did?

You can do a factory reset from within boot loader

jslim38 said:
Do a factory reset
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we have done that many times...he still has gb rom and is complete stock never modified the phone. tried the proper ruu and it throws an error. tried pd58img and no go via sdcard method, but about to push it via fastboot and see how it goes...

I was able to fix it.
I was able to use revolutionary.io to S-off the phone. After that I was able to use the ICS RUU to update the phone to ICS. Now the phone has a nice new update and the settings are back. Thanks for the help. Especially irrelephant

[Q] EOS 4 & KatKernel - How do I do?

Hello guys,
I've started yesterday messing with my transformer
Root is done and TWRP is flashed.
Now, I want to flash EOS 4 and KatKernel but I have some doubts.
1. The last version of TWRP is compatible with 4.2.1, right?
2. What do I install in first place? Kernel or ROM?
3. If I got a brick/bootloop, how can I solve it?
Thanks in advance. I'm used to change ROMs in my Xperia Arc S, but not in my TF

You should be running TWRP 2.3.2.3.
Be sure you wipe the following before flashing:
(Backup your data first)
Cache
Davlik
System
Factory Reset (in recovery)
Then flash the ROM first.
The rest don't matter, but flash GAPPS, Kernel and any patches.
I always wipe cache and Davlik again.
Reboot.
Enjoy

frederuco said:
You should be running TWRP 2.3.2.3.
Be sure you wipe the following before flashing:
(Backup your data first)
Cache
Davlik
System
Factory Reset (in recovery)
Then flash the ROM first.
The rest don't matter, but flash GAPPS, Kernel and any patches.
I always wipe cache and Davlik again.
Reboot.
Enjoy
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Thanks mate!
What if I get into a bootloop?

Chances are you will not get a bootloop.
If you do, boot to recovery, wipe and reinstall. To boot to relcovery, hold VOL DOWN and POWER for 12-15 seconds until you see small white text. Release both and tap VOL UP quickly.
If you brick it to where you cannot get to recovery (which I think you will be hard pressed to do) use EasyFlasher to reinstall recovery or flash the stock ROM again.

Oh btw, I tried several times to enter recovery the way you said and the TF never turns on.
I always have to connect the charger and press the VOL DOWN for it turn on by itself, and then the small text appears
Sorry about my english man

Sounds like a faulty power button on boot.

frederuco said:
Sounds like a faulty power button on boot.
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But it works fine if I don't try to boot to recovery.

I am not sure, but at least you can get to recovery with the power cord.

Hi, I did like you said and all went perfect, thank you Just one more thing, its safe to update the ROM using goo manager?

I noticed that the virtual keyboard closes after I type the first letter (in browser, games, play store, etc) and that after unplug my headphones, theres no sound, only with a reboot.
Any way to fix this?

ricardocardoso said:
Hi, I did like you said and all went perfect, thank you Just one more thing, its safe to update the ROM using goo manager?
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Yes
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ricardocardoso said:
I noticed that the virtual keyboard closes after I type the first letter (in browser, games, play store, etc) and that after unplug my headphones, theres no sound, only with a reboot.
Any way to fix this?
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Turn off autocorrect in the AOSP keyboard.
Or go grab a new keyboard from the play store.

frederuco said:
Turn off autocorrect in the AOSP keyboard.
Or go grab a new keyboard from the play store.
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I did that already.
I downloaded Kii Keyboard and at the beggining I had no problems. Then, I changed the theme in the options and now it closes again :/

Last I read in the EOS thread the theme manager had some issues. A different one was listed to use instead somewhere in the thread.
Could be related to that.

Ok, i'll search a bit. And what about the sound issue? Never heard about it?
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Oops, missed that.
Try using the K.A.T Toolbox and open it, go to the audio tab and hit the FM34 DSP Reinit button.
Also, if you tick the CASCADE box, it will give you louder volume with the speakers.

That worked, thanks a lot
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ricardocardoso said:
I noticed that the virtual keyboard closes after I type the first letter (in browser, games, play store, etc) and that after unplug my headphones, theres no sound, only with a reboot.
Any way to fix this?
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you can also use this and other apps to reboot to recovery. Quick Reboot - at the play store.
scott
EDIT I use Transformer Reboot To Recovery

If you are running EOS, why use an app to reboot to recovery?
Just hold the lock button for 3 seconds, choose REBOOT, then on the next popup choose RECOVERY

Good thread, just bookmarked so I can ask some questions in here instead of cluttering up the development thread..

[Q] Imp:Phone wont start up.PLS HELP

Hi,
So i decided to install NOVA launcher and kept it as default launcher.
No when i wanted to go back to google launcher the system was getting crashed and some error like : "systemui" is not working was poping up.
Meanwhile i was getting notifications of whatsapp messenger and i could use it but when i was trying to exit the app , again the problem occured.
Thats when i decided to reboot the phone to my bad luck it is not going further after "FOUR CIRCLES(red,green,yellow and blue) which comes after google logo.
I had previously owned S2 and when i used nova launcher and tried to switch back ( aftr uninstalling nova) it automatically use to use google launcher.
Please help.
Thanks & Regards,
V

If it won't boot you may have to fastboot the factory image can you get into recovery and do you have a custom recovery If so try clearing cache in it
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jd1639 said:
If it won't boot you may have to fastboot the factory image can you get into recovery and do you have a custom recovery If so try clearing cache in it
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I went into recovery and tried factory reset as well as wiping cache but it takes for ever.
So again , i just have powered off the phone and waiting for suggestions.
I guess i need to flash factory image ?
Thnks
V

vzuwOw said:
I went into recovery and tried factory reset as well as wiping cache but it takes for ever.
So again , i just have powered off the phone and waiting for suggestions.
I guess i need to flash factory image ?
Thnks
V
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How long is forever? Give it a good 10 minutes, maybe longer
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vzuwOw said:
Hi,
So i decided to install NOVA launcher and kept it as default launcher.
No when i wanted to go back to google launcher the system was getting crashed and some error like : "systemui" is not working was poping up.
Meanwhile i was getting notifications of whatsapp messenger and i could use it but when i was trying to exit the app , again the problem occured.
Thats when i decided to reboot the phone to my bad luck it is not going further after "FOUR CIRCLES(red,green,yellow and blue) which comes after google logo.
I had previously owned S2 and when i used nova launcher and tried to switch back ( aftr uninstalling nova) it automatically use to use google launcher.
Please help.
Thanks & Regards,
V
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I need you to answer a few questions before anyone can help...
Do you have a custom recovery installed? (Eg. TWRP or CM?)
- If not, are you rooted?
- If you do, have u made a Backup through your custom recovery?
- If you're not rooted, do you have warranty?
- If you don't have warranty, how long have you had you're phone for, because Google provide warranty for a certain amount of time with your phone.
Basically, if you have a custom recovery installed or are not rooted with warranty, don't panic.
In not an advanced user but I know done stuff... And there's always a way!
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jd1639 said:
How long is forever? Give it a good 10 minutes, maybe longer
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Gave good 10 + mins
Will try it one more time.I guess it should hardly take about 30 secs or so.

Oh, and also, see if you can fastboot by pressing the power button and volume down whilst booting up. If you can't, then try pressing power button + volume up + volume down whilst booting up.
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ProVickers said:
I need you to answer a few questions before anyone can help...
Do you have a custom recovery installed? (Eg. TWRP or CM?) - NO,2 month old phone , full stock.
- If not, are you rooted? NO
- If you do, have u made a Backup through your custom recovery? NO,I dont mind if my data is lost
- If you're not rooted, do you have warranty? YES,but now i stay in different country.so count it as NO
- If you don't have warranty, how long have you had you're phone for, because Google provide warranty for a certain amount of time with your phone. have been using since 2 months
Basically, if you have a custom recovery installed or are not rooted with warranty, don't panic.
In not an advanced user but I know done stuff... And there's always a way!
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ProVickers said:
Oh, and also, see if you can fastboot by pressing the power button and volume down whilst booting up. If you can't, then try pressing power button + volume up + volume down whilst booting up.
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I can do that , it is showing me options over there like recovery,poweroff,bootloader recovery,etc.

If factory reset doesn't work then you option is to flash the factory image. Have you unlocked the bootloader?
Edit, you'll want to review this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
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jd1639 said:
If factory reset doesn't work then you option is to flash the factory image. Have you unlocked the bootloader?
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No,I hav'nt modded my phone.
Just tried using nova launcher and uinstalled so this prob.
PS: I this any how to do with google search.Because i had disabled it from settings.

vzuwOw said:
PS: I this any how to do with google search.Because i had disabled it from settings.
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This is probably why it crashed. Your phone doesn't have a launcher to boot into. That's the reason it is boot looping. As mentioned earlier, you'll have to flash the factory image.

jd1639 said:
If factory reset doesn't work then you option is to flash the factory image. Have you unlocked the bootloader?
Edit, you'll want to review this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
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UPDATE : i can go into fastboot by pressing power + volume down
There earlier when i clicked on recovery it showd me option for cache wipe and data factory reset but instead of that i see a red triangle which has a exclamation mark on a sleeping android logo.
I have nt unlocked the bootloader.

El Daddy said:
This is probably why it crashed. Your phone doesn't have a launcher to boot into. That's the reason it is boot looping. As mentioned earlier, you'll have to flash the factory image.
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Yea, i feel the same. I forgot it was google launcher and its a nexus phone.
If it would have been some other trebuche launcher(like in samsung) , this problem would'nt have persisted.

vzuwOw said:
UPDATE : i can go into fastboot by pressing power + volume down
There earlier when i clicked on recovery it showd me option for cache wipe and data factory reset but instead of that i see a red triangle which has a exclamation mark on a sleeping android logo.
I have unlocked the bootloader.
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That is the stock recovery. You can press both volume buttons at the same time, to show the recovery options.
Flashing the factory image is very easy. You put your phone in fastboot mode, plug it into your computer, and simple run the Flashall.bat (or .sh depending on your OS.)
Touchwiz Home in Samsung devices does not rely on google search. Our Nexus has a launcher that requires google search to run. Otherwise you can install AOSP launcher.

Beauenheim said:
That is the stock recovery. You can press both volume buttons at the same time, to show the recovery options.
Flashing the factory image is very easy. You put your phone in fastboot mode, plug it into your computer, and simple run the Flashall.bat (or .sh depending on your OS.)
Touchwiz Home in Samsung devices does not rely on google search. Our Nexus has a launcher that requires google search to run. Otherwise you can install AOSP launcher.
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Done.
Phew
Thanks a lot everyone.
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@jd1639
@Beauenheim
@ProVickers
@El Daddy
Thanks a lot all of you Cookies are in transit
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vzuwOw said:
@jd1639
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Glad you got it working
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Repeated Post.

vzuwOw said:
Repeated Post.
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@vzuwOw if you run into this problem again just fastboot flash the system.img, not the flash-all.bat. it would have kept the rest of your settings and you wouldn't have to redo your while phone.
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