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Bricked Nexus S

Hey, i was having trouble with a reoccurring issue with my nexus s: the search button would fire on it own making it almost impossible to use my phone. The nexus was rooted and had clockworkmod installed, so i went ahead and flashed a 2.3.4 version of gingerbread. after the flash was complete, the phone would not turn on whatsoever. not even a boot logo, the screen is just black. cannot even get it into recovery mode.
help would be much appreciated.
Nexus S 3g
Fido
Canada

are you able to boot it into bootloader (vol up + power button)?

Guys i gotta ask...i mean i flash rom soo many times that my phone is bound to get bricked some day...although nothing has happened till now(knock knock).is there any solution to a hard bricked device..?

kevin, thanks, im unable to turn the phone on whatsoever. not even able to get into the bootloader

Can you adb or fastboot it or is it completely gone?
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ferozfero said:
Guys i gotta ask...i mean i flash rom soo many times that my phone is bound to get bricked some day...although nothing has happened till now(knock knock).is there any solution to a hard bricked device..?
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You have to be pretty unlucky to REALLY brick one of those, assuming you took the proper steps when first rooting it. Nandroid backup + EFS backup = almost bulletproof.
bblawless said:
kevin, thanks, im unable to turn the phone on whatsoever. not even able to get into the bootloader
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So you don't see any Google logo when you turn it on? Don't get any vibration either?
Could be the BGA failing. That's one of the most common physical problem for the Nexus S, with the power button failure and the softkeys starting to active like they were possessed.

Jeff Dunn said:
Can you adb or fastboot it or is it completely gone?
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No I'm unable to do anything, can't even get my computer to recognize the phone, I'm beggining to lose hope I feel like I've tried everything. No boot loader, no recovery, just a blank screen with no response whatsoever. I believe I may have flashed an incorrect rom and corrupter the boot loader or something along those lines, at least thats what
my friend believes
Thanks

You could try the UnBrickable Resurrector

Harbb said:
You could try the UnBrickable Resurrector
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I attempted using that as well, but it won't recognize the phone. It reads ``no device detected``

bblawless said:
I attempted using that as well, but it won't recognize the phone. It reads ``no device detected``
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it seems that you're pretty f'ed up...

Is your phone charged..?
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crump84 said:
Is your phone charged..?
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yes, it it charged.

bblawless said:
yes, it it charged.
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Send your phone in for warranty then, or contact Adam directly see what he says could be wrong
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[Q] Htc Sensation Brick

Hello, I have a question
I had on my sensation a custom rom
But i wanted back on a stock rom.
So now, i flashed a PG58IMG,but I have not thought about it that I no longer have root.
I've successfully instaled it, but when I start the mobile phone now I'm just the htc logo and no further.
So guys, anyone can help me with my problem.
I Think he bootloader is broken

I recommend going on youtube to find a solution, just search "how to get back to stock rom" or something like that, i am sure something will pop up, and see where you went wrong, if you did, or google it

Taker18 said:
Hello, I have a question
I had on my sensation a custom rom
But i wanted back on a stock rom.
So now, i flashed a PG58IMG,but I have not thought about it that I no longer have root.
I've successfully instaled it, but when I start the mobile phone now I'm just the htc logo and no further.
So guys, anyone can help me with my problem.
I Think he bootloader is broken
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A sure way for going back to stock is flashing a RUU. You'll still be s-off and you need to check that the RUU is compatible with your cid.
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ar4l said:
A sure way for going back to stock is flashing a RUU. You'll still be s-off and you need to check that the RUU is compatible with your cid.
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Yea, but i can"t start my Sensation

Taker18 said:
Yea, but i can"t start my Sensation
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Pull out the battery, insert it, get into bootloader by pressing and holding vol down + power button hold them until you'll get into bootloader. Connect to a computer, change on fastboot mode and You are ready to flash a RUU

[Q] booting problem, need help

hi, I just bought a used htc inspire 4g, the guy how sold it to me told me that I just need it to do a hard rest and the phone will be good to go
I did the hard reset and the phone stays on th htc withe screen, a need to remove the batery for the phone to turn of
the phone does star up but its locked, i have the emei unlock code but wen I enter the code the phone says succssesfully unlock but wen the phone restarts its stays on the htc withe screen
I´ve been browsing arround and I thing it has a corrupt rom or something like that
I dont have the memory with any of the roms or anything like that
can I restore my phone to the original settings or how can I fix the problem?
thanks!

Well, I'm at a loss but let's see where this goes until someone else who knows joins the thread
While the phone is off press and hold the volume down button and while holding it down press the power button.
Wanna see if you get a few options there or if it boots normally.
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Teichopsia said:
Well, I'm at a loss but let's see where this goes until someone else who knows joins the thread
While the phone is off press and hold the volume down button and while holding it down press the power button.
Wanna see if you get a few options there or if it boots normally.
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on the top of the phone with green leters it says
ACE PVT SHIP s-on RL
HBOOT- (some numbers)
MICRO- (some numbers)
eMMboot
(date)
HBOOT
and the options are
fast boot
recovery
factory reset
simlock image crc

OK, download the att ruu, and from that boot screen.(where it shows pvt son,hboot etc) plug in your phone to PC and run the orogram. Links to the ruu can be found in the sticky above(stuck in boot/white screen read this) you'll want the last section
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marsdta said:
OK, download the att ruu, and from that boot screen.(where it shows pvt son,hboot etc) plug in your phone to PC and run the orogram. Links to the ruu can be found in the sticky above(stuck in boot/white screen read this) you'll want the last section
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do I need to do the alternate-flashing or RUU?
how do I know withs one to download
the AT&T Inspire 4G - Froyo
or
AT&T Inspire 4G - Gingerbread
edit: I thing its the AT&T Inspire 4G - Gingerbread because the radio numbers,

Its the same. The alternate method is flashing the ruu. And use the gb one.
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marsdta said:
OK, download the att ruu, and from that boot screen.(where it shows pvt son,hboot etc) plug in your phone to PC and run the orogram. Links to the ruu can be found in the sticky above(stuck in boot/white screen read this) you'll want the last section
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I didn't know about that one.
That's what I love about this place. Everyday one learns something new and in general, everyone is helpful.
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marsdta said:
Its the same. The alternate method is flashing the ruu. And use the gb one.
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it didnt work! I did tha arternate mothod and the phone does the same!
do you have anymore ideas?
thanks!
its 2 am here im going to bed

keops22 said:
it didnt work! I did tha arternate mothod and the phone does the same!
do you have anymore ideas?
thanks!
its 2 am here im going to bed
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Go to the HTC site, and in the support section download the GB update file (.exe). Boot into hboot (power + volume down) and then choose fastboot (you will see fastboot usb in red).
Then, let it work....that should flash the GB stock rom.
Just 1 piece of advice...NEVER INSTALL A FROYO RUU if your device was shipped with GB or you are not sure with what OS it came with....you will mess it further....

glevitan said:
Go to the HTC site, and in the support section download the GB update file (.exe). Boot into hboot (power + volume down) and then choose fastboot (you will see fastboot usb in red).
Then, let it work....that should flash the GB stock rom.
Just 1 piece of advice...NEVER INSTALL A FROYO RUU if your device was shipped with GB or you are not sure with what OS it came with....you will mess it further....
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a cant find the update file on the htc site! I´ve been browsing for a wile a y cant findet, can you sen me the like?
edit: find it! I think its the same .exe program from the post form marsdta, I will download it anyway and si if it fixes the problem

AIts the same as what I linked too earlier.
If ruu didn't work it doesn't look to good. You can try flashing the pd98img and maybe have better luck with that
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glevitan said:
Go to the HTC site, and in the support section download the GB update file (.exe). Boot into hboot (power + volume down) and then choose fastboot (you will see fastboot usb in red).
Then, let it work....that should flash the GB stock rom.
Just 1 piece of advice...NEVER INSTALL A FROYO RUU if your device was shipped with GB or you are not sure with what OS it came with....you will mess it further....
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it dint work neither, it says unpdate successesfully but en the phone boots it stays on the htc withe screen and a need to remove the batery for the phone to boot but wen I enter the unlock code the phone reboots and stays on the with screen
i`ve noticed that it only stays on the withe screen wen the phone es rebooted but if I torn it of or remove the batery it will boot fine
anyone has anoter idea?

marsdta said:
AIts the same as what I linked too earlier.
If ruu didn't work it doesn't look to good. You can try flashing the pd98img and maybe have better luck with that
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can you link me a guide or were can i find ho to do that?

keops22 said:
can you link me a guide or were can i find ho to do that?
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Sounds like the volume rocker might be broken
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glevitan said:
Sounds like the volume rocker might be broken
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can it be fixed?

keops22 said:
can it be fixed?
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I actually don't know how to....there are a couple of tutorials in the forum...
Anyway, I am not sure that is broken but might explain what is going on!!

keops22 said:
can you link me a guide or were can i find ho to do that?
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The guide is also in what I linked earlier(stuck in boot etc) but it sounds like its a hardware issue
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marsdta said:
The guide is also in what I linked earlier(stuck in boot etc) but it sounds like its a hardware issue
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I am going to try it out, and see if it works
I just hope its not a hardware issue!!

marsdta said:
AIts the same as what I linked too earlier.
If ruu didn't work it doesn't look to good. You can try flashing the pd98img and maybe have better luck with that
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It didn't wort! The phone does the same!
Thanks for your help, hope someone has another idea
edit: wen I was doing the pd98img update on the screen on my phone were all the files were being updated some files
didnt update, it said
(8) TP - bypassed
(9) TP - bypassed
(10) TP - bypassed
all the other ones updated fine
is that normal in the update process?

[q] at&t htc one x camera shows black screen

i am having an htc one x its camera is showing black screen when open
i went to htc service centre they told me that camera need to be replaced but they have taken a lot of time so i took it from them and then went to other reputed service centre they also told me the same thing and change the camera but after changing camera also, problem is not solved now they are telling there is some problem on board and they cant repair it as it may dead the mobile
Please Help

monster02 said:
i am having an htc one x its camera is showing black screen when open
i went to htc service centre they told me that camera need to be replaced but they have taken a lot of time so i took it from them and then went to other reputed service centre they also told me the same thing and change the camera but after changing camera also, problem is not solved now they are telling there is some problem on board and they cant repair it as it may dead the mobile
Please Help
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Have you flashed any roms? A bad kernel can cause this. Well, among other things.
HTC Evita, S-Off, ViperXL, ElementalX

Venomtester said:
Have you flashed any roms? A bad kernel can cause this. Well, among other things.
HTC Evita, S-Off, ViperXL, ElementalX
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I didnt flash any rom it happen suddenly
other thing i didnt understand whats that

A kernel is the what interprets the commands between the hardware and the software. When the software needs the hardware to do something it sends it to the kernel. So everything is controlled by it. Flashing a new kernel could fix the problem.
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Venomtester said:
A kernel is the what interprets the commands between the hardware and the software. When the software needs the hardware to do something it sends it to the kernel. So everything is controlled by it. Flashing a new kernel could fix the problem.
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How to flash please suggest me or guide me it will be mote helpful

monster02 said:
How to flash please suggest me or guide me it will be mote helpful
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426

Do i need to root it first then flash kernel
is it harmful to my phone
if yes is there any easy way
can i do it legally loading a stock ROM

monster02 said:
Do i need to root it first then flash kernel
is it harmful to my phone
if yes is there any easy way
can i do it legally loading a stock ROM
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if you are completly stock never unocked your phone try downloading the ruu from htc's website hook you phone to your computer and run the ruu if you still have this problem it is hardware contact htc for warrenty repair

jerrycoffman45 said:
if you are completly stock never unocked your phone try downloading the ruu from htc's website hook you phone to your computer and run the ruu if you still have this problem it is hardware contact htc for warrenty repair
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I dont think it is never unlocked as i m usimg at&t phone on some other country with different sim

I would go into bootloader and confirm. You could brick if it is unlocked.
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Hey monster if you're stock I would try a factory reset first

Venomtester said:
I would go into bootloader and confirm. You could brick if it is unlocked.
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how to chk in boot loader

monster02 said:
how to chk in boot loader
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Hold Power and Volume Down until the screen shuts off and lights stop flashing, then let go of power and continue holding volume down Your boot loader will open. If it reads "Tampered" "Unlocked" at the top of the screen, you have root access. If it does not then you are stock. To exit boot loader you use the volume button to go to reboot and hit power button to choose.

Venomtester said:
Hold Power and Volume Down until the screen shuts off and lights stop flashing, then let go of power and continue holding volume down Your boot loader will open. If it reads "Tampered" "Unlocked" at the top of the screen, you have root access. If it does not then you are stock. To exit boot loader you use the volume button to go to reboot and hit power button to choose.
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I have checked it is locked that mean i didnt hv root access now next step what to do should i try unlocking and flashing a custom rom or stock rom

If you want to keep your phone stock, follow a box of kittens advice and try a factory reset. Or download update. If you wish to unlock and flash a custom Rom, please research carefully before doing so. Make sure you know your phones code name wich is also in bootloader info. Should say evita. All unlocking tools and custom roms will be tagged with the evita name.
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Venomtester said:
If you want to keep your phone stock, follow a box of kittens advice and try a factory reset. Or download update. If you wish to unlock and flash a custom Rom, please research carefully before doing so. Make sure you know your phones code name wich is also in bootloader info. Should say evita. All unlocking tools and custom roms will be tagged with the evita name.
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I have tried a factory data reset but the problem persist
what are the chances for hardware problem

Have you tried downloading the ruu from HTC like jerrycoffman suggested? I would give it a shot and if it doesn't work then follow his advice about a warrenty replacement. It would let you know if it is kernel related or hardware. It's the fastest way to find out and keeps your phone stock for replacement.
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Venomtester said:
Have you tried downloading the ruu from HTC like jerrycoffman suggested? I would give it a shot and if it doesn't work then follow his advice about a warrenty replacement. It would let you know if it is kernel related or hardware. It's the fastest way to find out and keeps your phone stock for replacement.
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pls can u give me the link or video tutorial of ruu from htc
will i have to root my htc for this

link
www.htc.com
it will be under support ruu stands for rom update utility it is from htc and no you do not need root you just hook you phone to your computer and run the ruu it is a exe file it does everthing for you

www.htc.com/us/support/news.aspx?p..
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[Q] Help> ville c2 back to fastboot interface nothing more

My phone come back after 1 year dead with many time to store,repair center. Now it can turn on the fastboot interface(with picture). It can not do anything without the power or plug into usb port( I think the battery have problem), anyway, How can I turn it back to normal state? stock or any working rom
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8gmb2ssa8sptqtp/IMG_20130805_021902.jpg
by the way, my phone is from contract with CID: Optus001

thienvandac said:
My phone come back after 1 year dead with many time to store,repair center. Now it can turn on the fastboot interface(with picture). It can not do anything without the power or plug into usb port( I think the battery have problem), anyway, How can I turn it back to normal state? stock or any working rom
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8gmb2ssa8sptqtp/IMG_20130805_021902.jpg
by the way, my phone is from contract with CID: Optus001
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Try running an RUU.
if that doesn't help, then flash a custom recovery and then flash a custom ROM + Kernel.

khan.orak said:
Try running an RUU.
if that doesn't help, then flash a custom recovery and then flash a custom ROM + Kernel.
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I have 2 problems with the Ruu, the first one is battery under 30%(it is likely no battery inside), second stuff is It not recognize I already plug in the usb port when I install htc syns manager.
In the recovery, it say signature verify fail--> I cant install any recovery yet.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8gmb2ssa8sptqtp/IMG_20130805_021902.jpg
That is the picture of my current state

thienvandac said:
I have 2 problems with the Ruu, the first one is battery under 30%(it is likely no battery inside), second stuff is It not recognize I already plug in the usb port when I install htc syns manager.
In the recovery, it say signature verify fail--> I cant install any recovery yet.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8gmb2ssa8sptqtp/IMG_20130805_021902.jpg
That is the picture of my current state
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1. Your pic is not working.
2. No battery inside???
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khan.orak said:
1. Your pic is not working.
2. No battery inside???
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I feel the battery still there(by the weight), my pic is working at facebook once, I can reopen it now, maybe you can try later.
I also have nexus 7 as you but I receive update 4.3

After I success unlock bootloader, my phone die again, while plug with charger it turn the orange light but I cant do anything, my laptop is not recognize the phone too. What should I do???

khan.orak said:
1. Your pic is not working.
2. No battery inside???
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News, the phone can turn to HTC interface with red notice under the logo but not thing more happen. So what should I do

thienvandac said:
News, the phone can turn to HTC interface with red notice under the logo but not thing more happen. So what should I do
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I think that's the stock recovery. can you go into Bootloader?

khan.orak said:
I think that's the stock recovery. can you go into Bootloader?
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I try but it dead again, no signal to come back.....

khan.orak said:
I think that's the stock recovery. can you go into Bootloader?
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It dead again after I try power+vol down, not thing change...

Well then you must ask for help in Unbrick Project thread.
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khan.orak said:
Well then you must ask for help in Unbrick Project thread.
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Could you pl show me the link? I thought I can use it back after a year but then it ....