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I tried rooting my phone, but when I flashed CWM my Nexus S stopped booting... it freezes on the Google screen in the intro. I can boot into Fastboot, and cwm, but I cant connect the Internal memory to the computer without it booting like it is supposed to. Does anybody know of anything I can do to fix my phone and bring it back to stock??
There are guides for returning to stock stickied in the Nexus S 4G Android Development forum.
Before you do that though, try flashing a different recovery, like the one linked to here or here.
Btw, which guide did you use? You're not the first person to have this problem, and it's really bugging me (though probably not as much as it's bugging you :-o).
Maximilian Mary: I tried to post the link, but since I'm a new member I have to wait 8 posts before I can post a URL.... :/
I will try a different recovery, but how would I flash a rom if I can connect my phone via usb mount?
deadzunehd said:
Maximilian Mary: I tried to post the link, but since I'm a new member I have to wait 8 posts before I can post a URL.... :/
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What's the title of the thread?
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I will try a different recovery, but how would I flash a rom if I can connect my phone via usb mount?
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I'm a little out of my depth here, but I think it's
fastboot flash system system.img.
You don't need to put the rom image on the sdcard. Just put it in the same folder as fastboot.
It was titled "How to Root Nexus S!"
And I will try to flash recovery and try that rom command, thank you )
deadzunehd said:
It was titled "How to Root Nexus S!"
And I will try to flash recovery and try that rom command, thank you )
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Hmmm. I can't find that exact title. Could you pm me the link?
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thank you )
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There's a button for that.
I got the link. Thanks. I looks like you flashed a boot image that is incompatible with your phone. That guide was for the T-Mobile Nexus S. (Why they're screwing with the boot.img to begin with, I really don't understand.)
Download the attached file, and unzip it to the same folder as fastboot. The md5 sum is d4a9508f9321eb25df3383f00f571e8b. Then
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fastboot flash boot boot.img
You'll probably also want to use one of the recoveries listed above to
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
, but leave system alone for now. Flash that only as a last resort.
deadzunehd said:
I tried rooting my phone, but when I flashed CWM my Nexus S stopped booting... it freezes on the Google screen in the intro. I can boot into Fastboot, and cwm, but I cant connect the Internal memory to the computer without it booting like it is supposed to. Does anybody know of anything I can do to fix my phone and bring it back to stock??
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I had this problem after flashing the wrong ROM onto my phone. I got the phone back to stock using ODIN.
My thread can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14172335#post14172335
hope it helps
Acnescar said:
I had this problem after flashing the wrong ROM onto my phone. I got the phone back to stock using ODIN.
My thread can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14172335#post14172335
hope it helps
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OMG!! im having the same issue. could you please post the link for ODIN so i can return to stock and take it from there please? I rely on my phone so much and i need it asap thank you.
same problem with me.
but in my case, the phone not only freeze after the google logo before boot. I tried several times to pull the battery and start the phone again, it took several times until the phone can boot normally again.
After that, my nexus s can work as usual. but it only takes 3-4 hour until it freeze/hangs or reboot automatically and show image of green robot lay down with red alert triangle...
sometimes I noticed all application force closed like gmail, gtalk, etc. (its a basic apps instead of 3rd party app)
History :
- root GB 2.37 using superoneclick
- upgrade OTA to ICS 4.04
- problem happens
- root using guide : nexusshacks.com
- unroot using guide : nexusshacks.com
- back to factory setting on GB 2.34
- upgrade OTA to ICS 4.04
- Still got that problem.....
I'm using Nexus S 4G Sprint, pls help me guys...
nexus s won't boot
I had the same problem and read elsewhere that heating the phone with a hairdryer solves the problem.
I must say, indeed it did.
I removed the battery and the SIM card, then heated up the phone (so it really feels warm) put back the battery and sim and simsalebim the phone started again. and is still working since (now already a few day's)
It seems that a component in the phone is heat sensitive, the question in my mind is when will this show again and do I need to consider buying a new phone.
But sofar it works
PS I also tried hard reset factory reset the lot, but in the end only heating up helped.
Good luck, David
I fixed this problem! but I had to wipe all user data by rooting it using nexusrootICS. It finally boots up and the phone works now... that's all I need.
i bought a new atrix 2 MB865,not rooted.I am facing a problem like after some hours sounds of media(games,videos,youtube,...)are getting muted but in the settings it shows that sounds are full,then i need to change all the sounds in the setings and then media sound setting..then they will be audible but this is a cyclic process...can any one please help me out why this is happening
Here goes similar thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048647 (yeah that's in a wrong section). I have the issue too. Reboot when it happens. Works for me!
is there any other solution except rebooting???
it happens nearly 3-4 times a day and it is irritating to reboot always...
vdpraneeth said:
is there any other solution except rebooting???
it happens nearly 3-4 times a day and it is irritating to reboot always...
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What?! Is that stock rom? It happens very rarely on cm10.
its unrooted....i just use as it is when i buy it
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its unrooted....i just use as it is when i buy it
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Hate to suggest this, but you might try a full FDR on the device. Either that, or you could try and clear the data of the settings/apps that are facing the issues/or anything else that could be calling for the media volume settings. Either way, you shouldn't be having this issue with a stock A2. I'd try to reset as a last option, but try to clear the data of those above mentioned in settings > manage applications > find those I listed and clear the data > reboot. If that doesn't solve it, try a full factory reset...
bro all the apps,games,videos,songs,....are facing this issue,,,,so i think its not possible to clear each data.....will a factory reset fix this problem??
if yes,then there is no problem for me to do a factory reset
It happened with me on CM10 today, had to switch out of app and go back, the sound returned.
NHS2008 said:
It happened with me on CM10 today, had to switch out of app and go back, the sound returned.
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but in my case i didnt get like that..i need to reboot the mobile or change the settings of sound....
can u please tell me how did u unlocked bootloader,rooted,installed CM10....
any links or procedure is helpfull....thanks in advance
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but in my case i didnt get like that..i need to reboot the mobile or change the settings of sound....
can u please tell me how did u unlocked bootloader,rooted,installed CM10....
any links or procedure is helpfull....thanks in advance
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It's pretty easy, you don't need to unloack booloader for custom roms(same kernel is used)
Root your phone first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742879
Install Bootstrap recovery.
Backup your STOCK rom if ytou want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346977
Install the rom of your choice from here. (Using Paranoid Android now, pretty slick.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1376
That's it!
(Do read the instructions in the particular threads)
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It's pretty easy, you don't need to unloack booloader for custom roms(same kernel is used)
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We can't unlock our bootloader yet.
Lifehacker7 said:
We can't unlock our bootloader yet.
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can any 1 please tell me when there is a chance of brick like when i flash,root,....
what will cause our A2 to brick??
is it safe to load custom roms??
why cant we unlock our bootloader still??
(because when i bought the mobile 15 days back....i came with GB and UNLOCKED text on the top left of the screen when i boot my mobile but this vanished after ICS update....this is correct as per my memory but i wasnt sure of this)
thanks
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can any 1 please tell me when there is a chance of brick like when i flash,root,....
what will cause our A2 to brick??
is it safe to load custom roms??
why cant we unlock our bootloader still??
(because when i bought the mobile 15 days back....i came with GB and UNLOCKED text on the top left of the screen when i boot my mobile but this vanished after ICS update....this is correct as per my memory but i wasnt sure of this)
thanks
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There's a risk in everything you do, from playing around with mobile devices to just simply walking outside your home each day. Flash the wrong FXZ/SBF to your device, you could brick. There's many ways to "brick" any device, and there are different levels of being "bricked". My suggestion: read, re-read, and read again before you do anything to any of your devices. Understand what you are doing before you do anything. You'd be surprised how many people fail to follow that simple step, and end up posting on here that they have borked their phone all up. Rooting is the least likely to brick your device. And of course it's "safe" to install (flash) custom ROMs, so long as you follow the installation instructions for each, and understand what you are doing before you do anything (sound familiar?) -- why do you think we are all on this site, for the lulz? The bootloader is locked, and will continue to be until the great devs here are able to crack the security certs, etc. The "unlocked" text you saw was likely from your carrier. I have a One S that gave a similar indication when I got it, because it was 'globally unlocked' to be used on any carrier. Hope that clears things up.
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(because when i bought the mobile 15 days back....i came with GB and UNLOCKED text on the top left of the screen when i boot my mobile but this vanished after ICS update....this is correct as per my memory but i wasnt sure of this)
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Unlocked probably means 'Carrier unlocked' and not 'Bootloader unlocked' Is this the Indian Version or Imported AT&T Version?
NHS2008 said:
Unlocked probably means 'Carrier unlocked' and not 'Bootloader unlocked' Is this the Indian Version or Imported AT&T Version?
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imported AT&T version
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imported AT&T version
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So, It meant it was 'Carrier unlocked' to be able to run on any network around the world and not just AT&T USA.
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So, It meant it was 'Carrier unlocked' to be able to run on any network around the world and not just AT&T USA.
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how can i test whether boot loader is unlocked or locked in atrix and atrix2??
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how can i test whether boot loader is unlocked or locked in atrix and atrix2??
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On atrix2 bootloader can't be unlocked yet.
Hi all , just joined xda-developers but i spend straight 14 hours trying to fix this DAMM photon q yesterday
all i got in the end is a normal boot after following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001108
BUT at the startup , the screen comes like for a millisecond and then this " starting services" logo doesn't go at all...it just continues forever
any help would be appreciate .
Can you explain what your setup is, and exactly what you've done to get where you are?
For example, you were bootloader official unlocked, on CWM and asa-10, etc.
Thanks.
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Can you explain what your setup is, and exactly what you've done to get where you are?
For example, you were bootloader official unlocked, on CWM and asa-10, etc.
Thanks.
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bootloader is not qaulified for official unlock... and its my friends phone so he gave to me since he was unable to use it.. i thought i could give it life again.. so...i don't what esle info you want but i did EXACTLY what that thread told me to do... and still the that thing does not go ..
tune345 said:
bootloader is not qaulified for official unlock... and its my friends phone so he gave to me since he was unable to use it.. i thought i could give it life again.. so...i don't what esle info you want but i did EXACTLY what that thread told me to do... and still the that thing does not go ..
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Still doesn't tell me what you've done, what state the phone is actually in, etc.
I thought my question was pretty straightforward. Unless you provide more detail, I don't know how anyone will be able to help you.
Is this a stolen device? Why is it not qualified for the official unlock? Either way, how does that play into what's wrong with the device?
Did you have custom recovery on it? Give some details!!!
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Still doesn't tell me what you've done, what state the phone is actually in, etc.
I thought my question was pretty straightforward. Unless you provide more detail, I don't know how anyone will be able to help you.
Is this a stolen device? Why is it not qualified for the official unlock? Either way, how does that play into what's wrong with the device?
Did you have custom recovery on it? Give some details!!!
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i think i am a noob at explaining things but let me try again...i don't know the exact history of this phone , my friend gave it to me yesterday and its not stolen ... he paid his insurance every month but then who know what he did... i have no idea why its not qaulified for the official unlock probably because he bought a new phone on the same line so the company deactivated this phone..
ok so when i got the phone yesterday , the bootlocker logo appeared and i was unable to do anything ...then i installed CWMrecovery and it was successfull and then i installed every possible rom available online as far as i know but same thing happened with all of them ..... successfully installed , it reboots and little square thing saying " starting services..." and then it does not go away at all ... but at the same time i am able to bring the top menu ..and go to the settings and everything from there but i can't go to home screen since ...it is black and is occupied by "starting services.."
so finally i came accross this thread for master reboot and i followed it ....i installed TWRrecovery and made backup and then restored a backup providers by that guy ... i flashed new stock recovery after that... so following his thread , he told that if all went successful ... it will return to original stock
and now i am at the same screen as previous... " starting serivces..." my friend told me he tired to root it and he messed up really bad ..so i believe there is still some old files in the internal storage from previous rom versions.... but i deleted everything......wiped, data facotry reset and then
installed a clean backup provided by the thread starter...... and everyone else had success except me ...
i hope i answered your questions if not .. i would aprreciate if you tell me what exactly you want to know ..... thanks
i also tired every US ROMS from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/asanti_c/list.php
and all of them showed " starting services.." after i installed them from sdcard using CWMrecovery.
we have full RSD lite backups now to restore a phone can be found in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095536 i think some xml editing is required tho but it explained it in the thread. that will erase everything on the phone and restore it to complete stock minus unlocked bootloader
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we have full RSD lite backups now to restore a phone can be found in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095536 i think some xml editing is required tho but it explained it in the thread. that will erase everything on the phone and restore it to complete stock minus unlocked bootloader
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i tried that but m getting confused which commands to delete and how to delete them........because its in the zip
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i tried that but m getting confused which commands to delete and how to delete them........because its in the zip
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You have to extract the files and edit the xml file. And you use rsdlite on your pc phone connected thru usb to write it to the phone
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Rangerbry said:
You have to extract the files and edit the xml file. And you use rsdlite on your pc phone connected thru usb to write it to the phone
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ok i will do it right now...give me 1 minute
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ..... DUDE YOU SAVED ME FROM GOING INSANE lol ....thanks
its working now ... i did that yesterday but my dumbass was choosing the whole zip file without extraction haha...
but the questing is which is the lastest update for it ??
If you installed the asa-14 then it should be. Make sure you flash the right one dont flash the us cellular unless thats what you have
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Rangerbry said:
If you installed the asa-14 then it should be. Make sure you flash the right one dont flash the us cellular unless thats what you have
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asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10-11-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml
i installed that one... can i make over the air update on it ... and is this like stock rom ... everything will work ..hdmi ..wifi ??
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asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10-11-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml
i installed that one... can i make over the air update on it ... and is this like stock rom ... everything will work ..hdmi ..wifi ??
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You should be able to and everything should function its a complete stock just as sprint flashed it
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is there any other way around for bootlocker ...without official ??
Thank you so much Rangerbry.........
If you Flashed CWM and TWRP your bootloader is already unlocked
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If you Flashed CWM and TWRP your bootloader is already unlocked
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This.
Glad you got it workin with RSD lite.
Alright thank you .....all of you guys..
I meant to say remove the boot locker screen at startup ....
Another question is can i reactivate in sprint ?
tune345 said:
Alright thank you .....all of you guys..
I meant to say remove the boot locker screen at startup ....
Another question is can i reactivate in sprint ?
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For bootlogos: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873834
Reactivate in Sprint? What do you mean? Only Sprint can tell you whether the phone can be activated or not. Call them. Not sure why you would even worry about that if it's not stolen.....
Ok I think I will go in store and see what happens...
Ok I have this anither problem now....batteryy life is very short..I charged in the morning and after straight 3 hours.of use its out ..from 96 ,%
M looking into market ...can someone throw some light on battery calibration ...mine phone is not rooted
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after update experienced problem with BLOD.
after freezing I've managed to boot but for short time.
is there any fix that available like for nexus6p and nexus5x?
Can you get to fastboot/bootloader?
yes, except bootloader locked. can't get enough time to unlock it in settings
Tried to boot recovery from bootloader? I believe it's possible to flash a full ota image with lock bootloader, but someone correct me if i am wrong.
Cheers
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thanks for suggesting, but it wouldn't fix the phone. in order to get to recovery i still have to heat up phone to start appropriately
guotti said:
thanks for suggesting, but it wouldn't fix the phone. in order to get to recovery i still have to heat up phone to start appropriately
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Have you uhhhhhhhh /tried it/
KittyRgnarok said:
Have you uhhhhhhhh /tried it/
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yes, the phone reboots before finish
So, it is heating when you try booting bootloader and then recovery?
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yep, it won't start without heating
So it's heating itself even when booted to only bootloader?
That's very weird, never heard of that before.
When that's the case, maybe it's time for a replacement
Any warranty left maybe?
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Sgace said:
Tried to boot recovery from bootloader? I believe it's possible to flash a full ota image with lock bootloader, but someone correct me if i am wrong.
Cheers
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Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
Cosmic Radiation said:
Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
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If it's bootlooping, how did you see OEM unlock is greyed out?
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Cosmic Radiation said:
Bro, i also have the same problem as OP. I am able to reach recovery and i also did a OTA flash but the device is still bootlooping. Presently, I am trying to flash a factory image but my device's bootloader is locked and i cant turn on OEM unlock from developer options as its greyed out and unpressable.
Please help me in flashing the factory image, the phone has no passwords or google account signed in atm.
Thanks in advance, I will be waiting anxiously for ur reply.
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I have 2 Pixels that both have the same symptom. I was lucky enough to get them to boot so I could unlock the bootloader, but flashing the factory image didn't make any difference. Based on what I've seen on the Google forums, it appears some of theses devices have faulty memory which is most likely the cause of the bootloop. Both of mine have Samsung memory. I'd be curious if your device does as well.
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If it's bootlooping, how did you see OEM unlock is greyed out?
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It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
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I have 2 Pixels that both have the same symptom. I was lucky enough to get them to boot so I could unlock the bootloader, but flashing the factory image didn't make any difference. Based on what I've seen on the Google forums, it appears some of theses devices have faulty memory which is most likely the cause of the bootloop. Both of mine have Samsung memory. I'd be curious if your device does as well.
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Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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Do you have a Verizon pixel maybe? Cause OEM unlock should not be grayed out, even with locked bootloader.
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It boots up sometimes for 2-3 mins, reaches the lockscreen etc, i can get to the settings and turn on dev tools and then i see thats its greyed out. Within 2-3mins, the device restarts again
Yes, in the bootloader its written that mine also has samsung memory. Is this repairable? have you gotten yours working?
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No, neither device is reliable or usable. Sometimes after it's been off for a while, it will power on and be functional for a short period of time. If the memory is faulty, then I believe the motherboard has to be replaced which isn't worth the cost of the repair. I may contact google support and see if they may give me a trade in credit for a pixel 2 or 3.
my pixel turned out to be verizon, i was able to unlock bootloader and flash a factory image.. The problem still exists. Bootloops are still happening:crying:
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my pixel turned out to be verizon, i was able to unlock bootloader and flash a factory image.. The problem still exists. Bootloops are still happening:crying:
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Yep. Same issue here. Our devices are likely paperweights I'm afraid.
Can confirm, I woke up to an infinite bootloop this morning after applying the December security patch. Seems to be a hardware issue that just kills the phone.
Have you guys have tried to cool the phone down like putting it on top of an ice bag with saltwater, like a zip lock bag, give it a minute on top of the brine and then try? Should give you some time until you can get into the rom and tap the unlock button?
As per the title in download mode i get KG state active and custom binary blocked due to installing balance.
I was able to reflash latest stock firmware with odin and at least get the phone working but am now not able to flash TWRP or magisk not even with a patched AP file in odin it fails at last step. All i wanted was viper4android which unfortunately requires to be rooted for it to work.
Anyone have any ideas please??
My apologies did not realize posted twice, please remove this one if possible
leezaal said:
As per the title in download mode i get KG state active and custom binary blocked due to installing balance.
I was able to reflash latest stock firmware with odin and at least get the phone working but am now not able to flash TWRP or magisk not even with a patched AP file in odin it fails at last step. All i wanted was viper4android which unfortunately requires to be rooted for it to work.
Anyone have any ideas please??
My apologies did not realize posted twice, please remove this one if possible
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I have the same issue with my S21 Ultra - G998B.
How long have you had the phone. From what I gathered online we have to wait 7days so that the KGstate changes - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...ll-twrp-on-exynos-samsung-after-2018.3747535/
Let me know if you find something to fix it
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Thank you for the kind reply i have only had the phone 2 weeks, bought direct from samsung uk. I was able to unlock bootloader the same day i got the phone and did not have any issues before with KG state everything worked perfectly. Then a couple of days ago i rebooted and was greeted by the following message on the boot up splash screen "custom binary blocked due to installing balance" and phone kept rebooting stuck on boot splash. I was able to put it in download mode and flashed latest stock firmware via odin so now phone works but it naggs me that KG state is active and i can no longer flash TWRP or anything else. I will not reboot phone for 7 days and see if KG state disappears, i hope so !!
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This is exactly what I have done and my situation atm.
Rooted on first day (unlocked bootloader / oem etc)
Next day i rebooted phone and got the custom binary locked.
Flashed stock rom.
Waiting 7 days now - (6days left!!!)
Hopefully in a week will be able to re flash TWRP and then will try the RMM/KG bypass patch flashed via recovery to prevent this mess from reoccurring again
its been 168h uptime but I still do not see the option for OEM unlock
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its been 168h uptime but I still do not see the option for OEM unlock
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I had to reboot my phone a couple of times so sadly i'm still only at 115hrs. Did you enable developer options at the beginning before the timer started? Is your phone fully paid off or are you still making payments? i have just finished paying mine off will see how it goes over next few days
leezaal said:
I had to reboot my phone a couple of times so sadly i'm still only at 115hrs. Did you enable developer options at the beginning before the timer started? Is your phone fully paid off or are you still making payments? i have just finished paying mine off will see how it goes over next few days
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I purchased device and paid off full amount. And yes dev mode was still on, tried everything -> turning it off and on etc.
Now I have restarted the phone
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I purchased device and paid off full amount. And yes dev mode was still on, tried everything -> turning it off and on etc.
Now I have restarted the phone
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me too restarted phone even tried reflashing latest stock firmware so will have to leave mine for another week now
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me too restarted phone even tried reflashing latest stock firmware so will have to leave mine for another week now
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im returning mine. had enough. will get replacement and try it on that
-uniQ- said:
im returning mine. had enough. will get replacement and try it on that
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Don't blame you though i don't know where you stand on a RMA as technically warranty has been voided by unlocking bootloader etc. If you manage to get yours replaced let me know as i might have to go the same route too.
UPDATE: Had mine 2 weeks so i'm well within return window, I'm sending mine back tomorrow and i have bought a used S9 off amazon uk for £165. that has usb c plus headphone jack plus it will not give me any grief when i root it etc.
leezaal said:
UPDATE: Had mine 2 weeks so i'm well within return window, I'm sending mine back tomorrow and i have bought a used S9 off amazon uk for £165. that has usb c plus headphone jack plus it will not give me any grief when i root it etc.
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Sent my S21 back they have received it but still waiting to hear if they are going to refund me or not!! i ended up buying a oneplus 7T which has almost same specs as S21. The 7T has snapdragon 855+ CPU 8GB ram 128GB internal 90htz refresh rate screen , 6.5 screen (1080p) but for £250 saving almost £500. Plus the 7T can be easily rooted and no KG state to worry about etc