My TF300 is unlocked. I installed the new JB and then I was trying to install CWM. I used fastboot to push it to the device. When I rebooted, holding down the volume button, It came up to the menu with RCK, USB, etc. I selected wipe data by accident. It sat there for a while saying it was going to wipe and go into the boot loader. After a while I shut it off thinking it was hung. Now when I power on the device I get only the ASUS startup screen. Volume up or down don't affect the mode. It just says "The Device is Unlocked" at the top, and the static ASUS logo in the middle. When I plug in the USB to my Windows 7 computer I get nothing in the device listing. I can't even fully turn the device off. Holding power for a few seconds, it goes off, and then it comes right back on by itself.
I think I'm totally bricked, right? I CAN get into APX mode.
Yes, wiping the data will brick your device if you don't have a working recovery.
sparky28000 said:
Yes, wiping the data will brick your device if you don't have a working recovery.
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Actually, I just discovered that I do have access to APX. Is there a way to push a working recovery through APX?
jrfaulkin said:
Actually, I just discovered that I do have access to APX. Is there a way to push a working recovery through APX?
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I did exactly the same thing.
I have exact same problem.
Tried it via APX mode via NVflash but no luck so far.:crying:
need the correct SBK version.
SBKv1 and SBKv2 doesn't work for the TF300t.
I send my tf300t for repair.
Lets hope that they can fix my TF300t.
jeroen.wit said:
I did exactly the same thing.
I have exact same problem.
Tried it via APX mode via NVflash but no luck so far.:crying:
need the correct SBK version.
SBKv1 and SBKv2 doesn't work for the TF300t.
I send my tf300t for repair.
Lets hope that they can fix my TF300t.
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Unfortunately, APX and nvflash is not available for the TF300T currently. As I understand it, you're required to record some information and your Secure Boot Keys (SBK) prior to bricking to be able to access APX. Otherwise, your only recourse is to contact Asus and start the RMA process.
I'm recording my developments over in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1825265&page=2 (my post is at the bottom)
I think I'm going to hold out until someone figures out the NvFlash process as described here:
http://androidroot.mobi/technical/tf-secure-boot-key/
I had the same issue. wiped my data after the JB update as my device froze halfway through the update, so I forced a reboot and it hang at the Asus screen, so not thinking I wiped data to go do a fresh update... I wiped the update and all my data/system/recovery.
I found that in the boot loader screen (Wipe Data, Fastboot, ETC....) I was able to navigate to fastboot select it and then it would hang from there. - my computer wouldnt recognize it either however, i tried flashing a copy of TWRP anyway while in my hanging fastboot just to see what happened.
It didnt work first few times but it did eventually flash. so I had a recovery to work with. via a MicroSD put a fresh copy of the JB update on it and re-flash through the recovery via External SD Card.
It did remove my root access, TWRP and all the data on my device after flashing the JB update but it "un-bricked" me and got me booted again.
Don't know if I was just lucky or if it will work for you.
gypsyshaw said:
I had the same issue. wiped my data after the JB update as my device froze halfway through the update, so I forced a reboot and it hang at the Asus screen, so not thinking I wiped data to go do a fresh update... I wiped the update and all my data/system/recovery.
I found that in the boot loader screen (Wipe Data, Fastboot, ETC....) I was able to navigate to fastboot select it and then it would hang from there. - my computer wouldnt recognize it either however, i tried flashing a copy of TWRP anyway while in my hanging fastboot just to see what happened.
It didnt work first few times but it did eventually flash. so I had a recovery to work with. via a MicroSD put a fresh copy of the JB update on it and re-flash through the recovery via External SD Card.
It did remove my root access, TWRP and all the data on my device after flashing the JB update but it "un-bricked" me and got me booted again.
Don't know if I was just lucky or if it will work for you.
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The difference in your situation is that you were able to access the boot loader. My boot loader is wiped. I don't get the option to select Wipe Data/Fastboot, etc. I'm stuck in a mode where I think the only option is to low-level flash the bootloader after re-initializing all of the partitions.
Happened to me too. I'm hoping that ASUS will fix it for a reasonable price. Otherwise I'm just going to get a Nexus 7.
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Just picked up a TF101 and it had the Cryo (whatever it is called) OS with ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.3.4. The OS didn't pick up wifi on the apps but it is on and logged into the router so I did a reset. Once I reset the TF101, i am stuck at CWM. It won't boot into any OS or anything else. I tried almost everything I found googling (this site and others) but nothing works. I did, however, got the TF drivers for my laptop so I can connect to it but I can't get the USB debug option on (of course).
So what are my options? how do I "unbrick" this thing? is this what some people call it soft-brick as it does boot but there just isn't any OS in there? I tried to put the OS zip file from Asus on a MicroSD but when I went to install zip from sdcard, it i can't get to the microSD to install it. it doesn't find it at all.
what can I do? what are the steps in unbricking this thing? I got this for my dad for father's day (chinese father's day which is TODAY...) and would like to get it to him.
Thanks in advance!
Is it in a CWM boot loop? Meaning when you reboot the tablet it keep going back to CWM?
Try this to see if you can boot OS.
Turn off tablet
Push and hold Vol down plus Power button
Wait till you see a screen that give you two options
Wipe data or Cold boot Linux
Choose Cold boot to boot into OS.
baseballfanz said:
Is it in a CWM boot loop? Meaning when you reboot the tablet it keep going back to CWM?
Try this to see if you can boot OS.
Turn off tablet
Push and hold Vol down plus Power button
Wait till you see a screen that give you two options
Wipe data or Cold boot Linux
Choose Cold boot to boot into OS.
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still stuck in CWM. I held it down and no options came up except to push vol +. tried both and regardless of what i do, it just goes right back into the CWM menu. it seems there's no OS to this tablet anymore?
Is there something I can do via USB cable to flash a ROM in there?
chivas228 said:
still stuck in CWM. I held it down and no options came up except to push vol +. tried both and regardless of what i do, it just goes right back into the CWM menu. it seems there's no OS to this tablet anymore?
Is there something I can do via USB cable to flash a ROM in there?
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If you have ADB working, you can push a ROM file to internal memory and flash it.
Alternatively you can NVFlash a compatible ROM.
baseballfanz said:
If you have ADB working, you can push a ROM file to internal memory and flash it.
Alternatively you can NVFlash a compatible ROM.
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Sorry to sound ignorant but what's ad and what command (extra code after the .exe) do I add afterwards?
I'd try to flash a ROM via NVFLASH.
You may download it from here, but you must know if your TF101 is WW version, US version or any other. You must also know if your device is SBK1 or SBK2. That depends on the serial number. For example, mine starts by B50 and it's SBK1. If yours is SBK2 then you'll have to take a look at wheelie. If not, take a look here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620758
However, I'm not responsible for any damage your device might suffer.
Take a look at that and tell me
here's the endall- easyflash version 0.8.3b whitekidneys just updated it and saved my brick. it'll save yours too. just install it on your computer, along with naked drivers 0.7, put the tf in apx, and flash. literally that easy.
Follow the link to easy flash / nvflash and follow the steps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26893961
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i'm getting the CWM bootloop too, but i can do what was mentioned and get into the OS although it still boots into CWM on the next reboot. what can i do to fix the bootloop? not really fancying reinstalling yet again. but if i have to...
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i'm getting the CWM bootloop too, but i can do what was mentioned and get into the OS although it still boots into CWM on the next reboot. what can i do to fix the bootloop? not really fancying reinstalling yet again. but if i have to...
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Try Install different recovery... download and flash the new recovery through CWM..
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Hey All,
I know there are a lot threads like this on here, so I made sure I tried everything possible before asking for help.
First off, It is a MZ604 wifi version.
Ok, upon powering up my Xoom, it will get to the Motorola screen/ dual core and stall.
I am able to get into recovery, however the version I am running, 5.8.3.1 apparently does not allow sd card mounting, so I am unable to restore or flash a new rom.
A factory reset/ data wipe does nothing.
I have tried to flash a new rom via ADB, however my computer will not install the Xoom drivers. It will say "installing device drivers" for about 2 minutes or so before failing. I have tried using moto helper and the other Motorola usb drivers
I am unable to boot into android to enable usb debugging
I have tried all of the above on my laptop too and to the same result.
My question is, is this a brick? or can it be solved.
Thanks for your time
Yes it can be fixed, if you can access recovery then it means you can access fastboot. So what you do is once you're in the fastboot protocol, is flash in TWRP recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782235
With that recovery you can mount SD cards, so use a computer to download the ROM you want then flash. Hopefully you get the idea, but I can post in more detail if you want.
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Yes it can be fixed, if you can access recovery then it means you can access fastboot. So what you do is once you're in the fastboot protocol, is flash in TWRP recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782235
With that recovery you can mount SD cards, so use a computer to download the ROM you want then flash. Hopefully you get the idea, but I can post in more detail if you want.
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Thanks for responding, I appreciate it. The thing is that my xoom cannot connect to my computer, and therefore and cannot use fastboot to send it the image correct?
I could fix all of this if I could just get the drivers to install, but because of my xoom's condition, the drivers cannot install no matter what.
Hmm usually fastboot drivers should automatically install. Does your recovery have an option to boot into fastboot? Once you're in fastboot it should automatically install the drivers, and in the android sdk folder in CMD (assuming you're running windows) put in this command: fastboot devices
It should show up your XOOM if not install this http://www.motorola.com/Support/AU-EN/Support-Homepage/Software-and-Drivers/USB-PC-Charging-Drivers
And try again
Hi all!
I got the same problem...
I can connect it to PC and do fastboot, I've flashed it many times, but it didn't affect my Xoom, i've reflashed the recovery to a lower version (tiamat rc4) but the recovery still shows version 5.8.3.1...
I even tried RSD, but it still the same...
no errors, and no effects...
is my Xoom bricked?
^I heard of this before, sounds like your new recovery image just gets overwritten by the current recovery. Though I thought it was only for stock recovery.
but, how can I overwrite it? it seems like they are read only...
It's all about timing, to access recovery once you see the Moto logo wait 2-3 seconds then vol + then vol + again. This is right after you flashed in your new recovery.
You can also access your fastboot like that as well, instead of pressing vol + again, press vol - then vol +.
Chaosgod27 said:
It's all about timing, to access recovery once you see the Moto logo wait 2-3 seconds then vol + then vol + again. This is right after you flashed in your new recovery.
You can also access your fastboot like that as well, instead of pressing vol + again, press vol - then vol +.
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that's not the problem... of course I can access the recovery, fastboot and RSD, the problem is that I whatever I do to the xoom just don't work... and it reports no error at all... it's just succeed, but nothing happened... It's like a PC running windows with DeepFreeze installed...
Anyone got the same problem? can anybody help me?:crying:
No you're missing the whole point, after you flashed your new recovery it may get overwritten if you don't reboot into recovery straight way. It never happened to me but I have read that people has that issue.
So I am stuck.
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Using CWM 6.0.1.3
Updated to 10.6.1.8 via Asus using recovery.
Now some reason its going to an infinite boot loop straight to the CWM recovery.
Holding Vol down while its rebooting wont go to fastboot, but after it goes to Recovery, I can adb it to go to fastboot with adb reboot-bootloader.
But once there it does not show lists of devices. So I will get a freeze up when flashing anything. It says successful in CMD, but once holding down the power button for it to restart, I see no changes. Tried changing Recovery's, blobs, and stuff. And the Sdcard wont mount. Only thing I can mount is System and Cache. If the Sd mounted, I would be able to do a easy recovery, but I cant do ANYTHINGGG.
Blahhhhhh
Also, when flashing stock asus blob again, I see the Green box in fastboot glowing a bit, like lagging, but no progress bar. Its been running for 40mins now. Dont think its working...lol
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So I am stuck.
Info:
Using CWM 6.0.1.3
Updated to 10.6.1.8 via Asus using recovery.
Now some reason its going to an infinite boot loop straight to the CWM recovery.
Holding Vol down while its rebooting wont go to fastboot, but after it goes to Recovery, I can adb it to go to fastboot with adb reboot-bootloader.
But once there it does not show lists of devices. So I will get a freeze up when flashing anything. It says successful in CMD, but once holding down the power button for it to restart, I see no changes. Tried changing Recovery's, blobs, and stuff. And the Sdcard wont mount. Only thing I can mount is System and Cache. If the Sd mounted, I would be able to do a easy recovery, but I cant do ANYTHINGGG.
Blahhhhhh
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Well, you are not the first to run into this issue; lots of similar reports in these forums...
As far as I know, there is no way out yet, unless you count sending it to Asus service.
You might want to read up the threads on the 4.2 bootloader. Though reading them ahead of time would have been cheaper.
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD
As you can still access fast boot, this thread might help you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236885
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A couple of months back, I had unlocked the bootloader (I had stock 4.2.1) and rooted this tablet in order to put Cyanogenmod on it. The current version was CM10.2 (nightlies). I was able to update to different nightly versions and then to the stable 10.2 version. Recently, I saw CM11 nightly versions beginning to appear, so I thought I'd install it.
Using TWRP 2.6.1.0, I had been able to do all of my CM10.2 updating. However, with CM11, the initial flash didn't work (I did clear cache and Dalvik), and so I thought I had to update TWRP. I downloaded TWRP 2.6.3.0 for the TF300T (both .img and .blob) and tried to fastboot them to my device. .img did not work, but then the blob fastboot was able to install TWRP, however, there was a password lock. Reading about this online, I thought I just had to reflash TWRP 2.6.3.0. I tried that and got the same password issue.
Then, I thought that CWM would be a better option (although I thought I may have seen things about it not playing well with the 4.2.1 bootloader...). I flashed a version of that (not exactly sure what version... (which may be the source of my problem) but it was for the TF300T...). Then, upon rebooting, it got stuck on the ASUS loading screen (with "The Device is UnLocked." in the corner). So then I tried rebooting into the recovery, but then I couldn't access the recovery menu from power + vol. down buttons anymore.
Basically, what I can do now is restart the tablet (via holding the power button or pressing the reset slot), but it always gets stuck on the ASUS screen, or I can enter APX mode, but don't think that'll do much good since I don't have nvFlash installed...
Is my tablet bricked?
Thanks in advance!
PS - I saw some solutions that required opening up the tablet. I would be okay with doing that, but only as a last resort!
Quevvy said:
A couple of months back, I had unlocked the bootloader (I had stock 4.2.1) and rooted this tablet in order to put Cyanogenmod on it. The current version was CM10.2 (nightlies). I was able to update to different nightly versions and then to the stable 10.2 version. Recently, I saw CM11 nightly versions beginning to appear, so I thought I'd install it.
Using TWRP 2.6.1.0, I had been able to do all of my CM10.2 updating. However, with CM11, the initial flash didn't work (I did clear cache and Dalvik), and so I thought I had to update TWRP. I downloaded TWRP 2.6.3.0 for the TF300T (both .img and .blob) and tried to fastboot them to my device. .img did not work, but then the blob fastboot was able to install TWRP, however, there was a password lock. Reading about this online, I thought I just had to reflash TWRP 2.6.3.0. I tried that and got the same password issue.
Then, I thought that CWM would be a better option (although I thought I may have seen things about it not playing well with the 4.2.1 bootloader...). I flashed a version of that (not exactly sure what version... (which may be the source of my problem) but it was for the TF300T...). Then, upon rebooting, it got stuck on the ASUS loading screen (with "The Device is UnLocked." in the corner). So then I tried rebooting into the recovery, but then I couldn't access the recovery menu from power + vol. down buttons anymore.
Basically, what I can do now is restart the tablet (via holding the power button or pressing the reset slot), but it always gets stuck on the ASUS screen, or I can enter APX mode, but don't think that'll do much good since I don't have nvFlash installed...
Is my tablet bricked?
Thanks in advance!
PS - I saw some solutions that required opening up the tablet. I would be okay with doing that, but only as a last resort!
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Try using fastboot to install this version of TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48512729&postcount=16
It will only work if you were on 10.6.1.15 or above. It allows flashing CM11.
cmendonc2 said:
Try using fastboot to install this version of TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48512729&postcount=16
It will only work if you were on 10.6.1.15 or above. It allows flashing CM11.
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The thing is, I can't get into fastboot the typical way; pressing power and volume down does not go into the fastboot mode like it did before. I can get into APX mode, though. Can I use that to flash a recovery? I haven't been able to find a way of doing that yet…
Quevvy said:
The thing is, I can't get into fastboot the typical way; pressing power and volume down does not go into the fastboot mode like it did before. I can get into APX mode, though. Can I use that to flash a recovery? I haven't been able to find a way of doing that yet…
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No, you need nvflash backups to use APX mode. Since you can't get to the recovery menu, I can't think of any other solutions....?
Same here
I'm in the same state after trying to update from 10.2 to 11. Just sits at the ASUS logo screen. No fastboot or recovery. I can get it to turn off by holding the up volume and inserting a paper clip into the reset switch hole. Otherwise I have been totally unsuccessful in getting it to do anything else. At this point I'm not adverse to opening it up. Do you have the link to the solution you found that required opening the tablet? Maybe I'll give it a try.
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I'm in the same state after trying to update from 10.2 to 11. Just sits at the ASUS logo screen. No fastboot or recovery. I can get it to turn off by holding the up volume and inserting a paper clip into the reset switch hole. Otherwise I have been totally unsuccessful in getting it to do anything else. At this point I'm not adverse to opening it up. Do you have the link to the solution you found that required opening the tablet? Maybe I'll give it a try.
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You would have to open it and replace the motherboard with a new one like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368372
With a new part like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/390706401658?lpid=82
So over the past day I had rooted my oneplus 7 pro and all was going well until I decided to delete the netflix stock application. Then I restarted my phone from holding the power button and pressing restart and then I booted into fastboot. Everytime I pressed start it would send me back to fastboot but I was able go to twrp recovery. Stupidly, I wiped the whole phone thinking I had no other options. Then after that, I found a setting in advanced that allowed me to leave recovery mode I think? Whatever it was, I was booted back into the oneplus start screen and reset up my phone. Then I tried to re-root my phone and couldn't get it to work because it said the magisk zip file was corrupt. Then I just decided to give up and go back to stock.
Little did I no, you are NOT supposed to relock the bootloader, because that is exactly what I did. After doing that, I got a message saying my phone was corrupt and I looked up quick solution and it said to press my volume buttons and power buttons. Now my phone won't even turn on. I am freaking out right now, knowing that my phone is probably bricked and I am going to have to pay probably a third of what I even paid for this phone to get it fixed. When I plug my phone into my pc the device is shown as "QUSB_BULK_CID:0404_SN:3BB285D7". If any of you guys can help, I'm all ears.
edit: I meant I locked oem/bootloader. Also, I got the phone to power on. It is in a bootloop where the oneplus logo shows up and then it gives me the message "Your device is corrupt. it can't be trusted and will not boot"
edit 2: After two hours, I finally fixed it. I downloaded the MSM tool and found the qualcomm drivers and after a few trial and errors, I finally got it to work
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So over the past day I had rooted my oneplus 7 pro and all was going well until I decided to delete the netflix stock application. Then I restarted my phone from holding the power button and pressing restart and then I booted into fastboot. Everytime I pressed start it would send me back to fastboot but I was able go to twrp recovery. Stupidly, I wiped the whole phone thinking I had no other options. Then after that, I found a setting in advanced that allowed me to leave recovery mode I think? Whatever it was, I was booted back into the oneplus start screen and reset up my phone. Then I tried to re-root my phone and couldn't get it to work because it said the magisk zip file was corrupt. Then I just decided to give up and go back to stock.
Little did I no, you are NOT supposed to relock the bootloader, because that is exactly what I did. After doing that, I got a message saying my phone was corrupt and I looked up quick solution and it said to press my volume buttons and power buttons. Now my phone won't even turn on. I am freaking out right now, knowing that my phone is probably bricked and I am going to have to pay probably a third of what I even paid for this phone to get it fixed. When I plug my phone into my pc the device is shown as "QUSB_BULK_CID:0404_SN:3BB285D7". If any of you guys can help, I'm all ears.
edit: I meant I locked oem/bootloader. Also, I got the phone to power on. It is in a bootloop where the oneplus logo shows up and then it gives me the message "Your device is corrupt. it can't be trusted and will not boot"
edit 2: After two hours, I finally fixed it. I downloaded the MSM tool and found the qualcomm drivers and after a few trial and errors, I finally got it to work
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U probably should have flashed stock firmware before relocking the bootloader
As long as you can boot into fastboot you should be good. Make sure you have correct drivers etc etc. Boot into fastboot and just boot into twrp, don't flash. Wipe data, system, vendor, dalv, cache. Recheck on what to delete and what order because it has to be the correct things and I might be mixed up off the top of my head, delete them in twrp. Then boot back into twrp after all that and reflash your custom rom. Take note if your ****s bricked you wont be able to install the zip via regular twrp swipe, you will have to use twrp sideload feature with adb and install from pc and install it that way. If that doesn't work at all just do a complete reflash of stock firmware via fastboot. Reflashing custom should work though I got mine out of a brick this way. As long as fastboots working you can get out of anything. Also Linux is 100x better than other OSs for this stuff.
cuNezzar said:
As long as you can boot into fastboot you should be good. Make sure you have correct drivers etc etc. Boot into fastboot and just boot into twrp, don't flash. Wipe data, system, vendor, dalv, cache. Recheck on what to delete and what order because it has to be the correct things and I might be mixed up off the top of my head, delete them in twrp. Then boot back into twrp after all that and reflash your custom rom. Take note if your ****s bricked you wont be able to install the zip via regular twrp swipe, you will have to use twrp sideload feature with adb and install from pc and install it that way. If that doesn't work at all just do a complete reflash of stock firmware via fastboot. Reflashing custom should work though I got mine out of a brick this way. As long as fastboots working you can get out of anything. Also Linux is 100x better than other OSs for this stuff.
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OK here's the order. Boot into twrp, don't flash.
Wipe -> ADVANCED -- select system + vendor -> SWIPE TO WIPE
reboot bootloader
fastboot boot back into twrp
-- then --
Format data, Wipe cache & dalvik-cache
Flash ROM.
Then reboot system. Boom.
Remember you will most likely have to flash the ROM via sideload. As transferring will not work in a bricked phone.
cuNezzar said:
As long as you can boot into fastboot you should be good. Make sure you have correct drivers etc etc. Boot into fastboot and just boot into twrp, don't flash. Wipe data, system, vendor, dalv, cache. Recheck on what to delete and what order because it has to be the correct things and I might be mixed up off the top of my head, delete them in twrp. Then boot back into twrp after all that and reflash your custom rom. Take note if your ****s bricked you wont be able to install the zip via regular twrp swipe, you will have to use twrp sideload feature with adb and install from pc and install it that way. If that doesn't work at all just do a complete reflash of stock firmware via fastboot. Reflashing custom should work though I got mine out of a brick this way. As long as fastboots working you can get out of anything. Also Linux is 100x better than other OSs for this stuff.
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I don't know if u realize this but he said that he relocked the bootloader after installing twrp and root
Austinredstoner said:
I don't know if u realize this but he said that he relocked the bootloader after installing twrp and root
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Austinredstoner said:
I don't know if u realize this but he said that he relocked the bootloader after installing twrp and root
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Damn forgot about that. Yeah In that case its most likely bricked to hell OP with no method of recovery as far as I know.