[Q] Recovery mode not working - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

ISSUE
I can not get into recovery mode.
What is happening is a loop. I get booted into the fastboot mode and when i click on recovery, the screen goes black and then right back to fastboot mode.
I read all the related posts, and nothing helped. I downloaded Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.2 and tried to use it as well but it didn't fix my issue. i took a screen shot of the message from NRT. When i get that message, the phone is just sitting at the fastboot menu.
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I also tried one click stock, same issue.
Nexus S
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Andriod 2.3.4
baseband version: I9020AUCKE1
KernalVersion: 2.6.35.7-ge382d80 [email protected] #1
build number: gtj61
I kind of think i may have done something when i was trying to unlock this phone a few months ago. Any help is much appreciated. I just want to reset my phone to factory settings.

zach18 said:
ISSUE
I can not get into recovery mode.
What is happening is a loop. I get booted into the fastboot mode and when i click on recovery, the screen goes black and then right back to fastboot mode.
I read all the related posts, and nothing helped. I downloaded Nexus Root Toolkit v1.6.2 and tried to use it as well but it didn't fix my issue. i took a screen shot of the message from NRT. When i get that message, the phone is just sitting at the fastboot menu.
View attachment 1637759
I also tried one click stock, same issue.
Nexus S
Att
Andriod 2.3.4
baseband version: I9020AUCKE1
KernalVersion: 2.6.35.7-ge382d80 [email protected] #1
build number: gtj61
I kind of think i may have done something when i was trying to unlock this phone a few months ago. Any help is much appreciated. I just want to reset my phone to factory settings.
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First off, download the attached zip.Extract the zip to your desktop. Open up command prompt and navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. Now connect your phone to your computer and boot into fastboot. In command prompt, type in
fastboot devices
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It should list your phone.
Then type in
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Now you can boot to recovery on your phone. Download a ROM you like and flash it from the recovery. Make sure to wipe data/cache before flashing the ROM though.
Lemme know if it works.

try another computer to install recovery back or just rom manager by wi-fi.

Talal916 said:
First off, download the attached zip.Extract the zip to your desktop. Open up command prompt and navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. Now connect your phone to your computer and boot into fastboot. In command prompt, type in
It should list your phone.
Then type in
Now you can boot to recovery on your phone. Download a ROM you like and flash it from the recovery. Make sure to wipe data/cache before flashing the ROM though.
Lemme know if it works.
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Quick question, do i need to do anything special to get into fastboot? other than power button + volume up? The first line on the screen says FASTBOOT MODE. Nothing happens when i type in that command. it goes to the next line but nothing shows up.
any idea why my computer can't see the phone in that line? i probably missing a step.

zach18 said:
Quick question, do i need to do anything special to get into fastboot? other than power button + volume up? The first line on the screen says FASTBOOT MODE. Nothing happens when i type in that command. it goes to the next line but nothing shows up.
any idea why my computer can't see the phone in that line? i probably missing a step.
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So being curious and trying to further troubleshoot, I followed this wiki to make sure everything was setup correctly.
Howto: Install the Android SDK (Google that, i can't post links yet)
When I typed
adb devices
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and my device showed up.
But I am still not seeing it when I boot into FASTBOOT MODE, and type
fastboot devices
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mypat said:
try another computer to install recovery back or just rom manager by wi-fi.
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How do i install recovery back? where would i find that img?

zach18 said:
How do i install recovery back? where would i find that img?
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Instal twrp.apk on your rooted phone. Connect to internet and twrp will download the IMG recovery for your phone. Reboot to boatloader and select recovery.
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Is your phone unlocked?

ej8989 said:
Is your phone unlocked?
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So I finally figured it out. I do apologize for how vague and un informative the question was. It was a case of me needing to dig a little more.
Here is what i did.
I had installed a Rom Manager, CyonGenMod when i rooted the phone. They had a recovery img in the app which i used. I think googled around for cyogenmod 10 and ICS 4.0.4. Then i realized i had to find google apps, so i could add my contacts from gmail. Then it was just messing around with bootloader to get the right setup.
I do appreciate the help, y'all put me on the right path. Made me find answers to the right questions. Again I apologize for not doing more due diligence.
Thanks for the help

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Access ADB without Debug mode?

Is there a way I can use ADB without setting debug mode on my phone? I am unable to startup the phone to switch to debug mode. When I start up the phone it goes to the google logo screen and stops there.
I am able to go into fastboot mode however. I have adb installed and all the drivers set.
I can see the phone in my device manager, but when I open up cmd prompt and type in adb devices it says it does not see anything.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
ADB is only for when the phone is booted up. In your case you will need to work with fastboot
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
sj_martin said:
Is there a way I can use ADB without setting debug mode on my phone? I am unable to startup the phone to switch to debug mode. When I start up the phone it goes to the google logo screen and stops there.
I am able to go into fastboot mode however. I have adb installed and all the drivers set.
I can see the phone in my device manager, but when I open up cmd prompt and type in adb devices it says it does not see anything.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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What are you trying to use ADB to do? You can run ADB in recovery, but if you are unable to startup the phone, I don't know anything you could do with ADB to fix it.
Rem3Dy said:
ADB is only for when the phone is booted up. In your case you will need to work with fastboot
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
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Yes as stated all I can do is go into the fastboot screen. It sounds like that I cannot use adb in fastboot?
What options do I have to recover data in fastboot if i do not have adb?
Thanks.
derekwilkinson said:
What are you trying to use ADB to do? You can run ADB in recovery, but if you are unable to startup the phone, I don't know anything you could do with ADB to fix it.
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I wanted to use ADB to extract some files on the sandisk internal hd. I cannot boot up the phone anymore but it still turns on (but freezes at the google logo).
I also cannot go into recovery as when I try it also stalls at the google logo screen.
sj_martin said:
Yes as stated all I can do is go into the fastboot screen. It sounds like that I cannot use adb in fastboot?
What options do I have to recover data in fastboot if i do not have adb?
Thanks.
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Yes. Adb will Not work in fastboot. Fastboot flash commands will work.
sj_martin said:
I wanted to use ADB to extract some files on the sandisk internal hd. I cannot boot up the phone anymore but it still turns on (but freezes at the google logo).
I also cannot go into recovery as when I try it also stalls at the google logo screen.
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If so, flash a new recovery image and do a nandroid backup
Sent from my Nexus S 4G
If recovery doesn't work u have 2 options from fastboot to try to get into recovery:
1) fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
2) fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
All u need is a cwr recovery image. And the files on ur PC to use fastboot.
1) flashes a new recovery
2) just boots up the new recovery without flashing it
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Luxferro said:
If recovery doesn't work u have 2 options from fastboot to try to get into recovery:
1) fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
2) fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
All u need is a cwr recovery image. And the files on ur PC to use fastboot.
1) flashes a new recovery
2) just boots up the new recovery without flashing it
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my understanding is that i need the have the device visible in command prompt via adb to do any of this which is the issue i'm trying to solve. once i can get my computer to see the phone via adb i think i'm home free to extract all the data i need.
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Another interesting note (i don't know if this will help me at all) is that if I boot up into download mode (holding both vol buttons when plugging in the usb cord) it gets stuck at the "unlock bootloader?" screen but in windows under the device manager instead of showing it as an android device with adb it is now under the usb controllers as "samsung usb composite device".
If I could get this thing to mount to my computer that would be fantastic and I could just drag and drop files out of the phone.
Any ideas?
If you flash clockwork recovery, you can boot into recovery and then use cwm to mount USB storage.
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If I flash clockwork I need to unlock the bootloader, if I unlock the bootloader I have to wipe all my data.
So by nature of getting clockwork on the phone is useless to me since i'll have no data to backup by that stage =/
I do have access to fastboot now and is recognized via command prompt; is there a way to extract data via fastboot?
sj_martin said:
I do have access to fastboot now and is recognized via command prompt; is there a way to extract data via fastboot?
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No and its rather preferred you not start two threads about the same issue.
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help me
can i use adb to change build.prop...
i hav changed build.prop and aftrr i reboot it ends with a boot loop.
i hav to change the build.prop .so does adb help me to do that .
mfmohamedbilal said:
can i use adb to change build.prop...
i hav changed build.prop and aftrr i reboot it ends with a boot loop.
i hav to change the build.prop .so does adb help me to do that .
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Yes you can, boot to recovery and use adb to overwrite existing and put the original build.prop back in place

[Q] Nexus S w/ CM 7.1.0 (no load & no recovery)

Can anyone help me with this Ive got a Nexus S, with the latest stable vers. of Cyanogen (update-cm-7.1.0-NS-signed) and ClockworkMod as the recovery image. Was working great then all of a sudden the phone will not load past the "Google" unlocked padlock image OR go into recovery mode. I can get into the bootloader alright (vol+ key & power button) and it confirms that the phone's still "UNLOCKED". All I get, on the screen, when I try to get into ClockworkMod is "Google" and the unlocked padlock image.
Can't even get into the SD card when I hook the phone up to my PC. Tried flashing CWM says that its sent and written but still wont load.
Any ideas how I can at least get into recovery mode? Once i'm in, in theory (if there's nothing terminal, hardware-wise) I can wipe the phone, mount the sd card, put a fresh vers. of CyanogenMod on it and start again.
Wrong section.
Soooooo moved.
Obligatory YOU MORON BLAH BLAH RABBLE RABBLE!!!!
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Seriously though, what version of the Nexus S do you have? Just want to rule out any ID10T erros first. Second what CMW did you flash via fastboot? Thridly what was your fastboot command?
ackte11 said:
Can anyone help me with this Ive got a Nexus S, with the latest stable vers. of Cyanogen (update-cm-7.1.0-NS-signed) and ClockworkMod as the recovery image. Was working great then all of a sudden the phone will not load past the "Google" unlocked padlock image OR go into recovery mode. I can get into the bootloader alright (vol+ key & power button) and it confirms that the phone's still "UNLOCKED". All I get, on the screen, when I try to get into ClockworkMod is "Google" and the unlocked padlock image.
Can't even get into the SD card when I hook the phone up to my PC. Tried flashing CWM says that its sent and written but still wont load.
Any ideas how I can at least get into recovery mode? Once i'm in, in theory (if there's nothing terminal, hardware-wise) I can wipe the phone, mount the sd card, put a fresh vers. of CyanogenMod on it and start again.
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How did you root it?
You just need to use fastboot to flash CWM & a new rom
Example for the rom:
fastboot update ROMFILENAME.ZIP -w
For more info on fastboot
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot
Edit: There, got you the Cyanogenmod page. It's a step by step guide. Skip the bootloader unlocking section. Do all the rest.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide
slimdizzy said:
Soooooo moved.
Obligatory YOU MORON BLAH BLAH RABBLE RABBLE!!!!
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Seriously though, what version of the Nexus S do you have? Just want to rule out any ID10T erros first. Second what CMW did you flash via fastboot? Thridly what was your fastboot command?
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sorry bout posting in the wrong section. But Ive got the GT-I9020 version, Second I tried to flash versions 3.0.2.4-crespo, 4.0.0.2-crespo, and 5.0.2.0. Nothing responded.
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-4.0.0.2-crespo.img
ackte11 said:
sorry bout posting in the wrong section. But Ive got the GT-I9020 version, Second I tried to flash versions 3.0.2.4-crespo, 4.0.0.2-crespo, and 5.0.2.0. Nothing responded.
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-4.0.0.2-crespo.img
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Do you have a working adb setup on your computer?
Put your device in fastboot mode ( VOL up + power button)
Make sure it's properly connected and interfacing with adb (you can type "adb devices" and you should see your device in the list)
If you don't see any string of characters after typing adb devices, then you don't have a working adb setup. You need either a standalone adb or the android SDK.
polobunny said:
How did you root it?
You just need to use fastboot to flash CWM & a new rom
Example for the rom:
fastboot update ROMFILENAME.ZIP -w
For more info on fastboot
---wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fastboot
Edit: There, got you the Cyanogenmod page. It's a step by step guide. Skip the bootloader unlocking section. Do all the rest ---.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide
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tried that and got these results
$ fastboot update update-cm-7.1.0-NS-signed.zip -w
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt
I have the android sdk but after "adb devices" its saying command not found
ackte11 said:
I have the android sdk but after "adb devices" its saying command not found
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on a mac? also what about "fastboot devices"?
Linux Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7 "fastboot devices" recognizes it and shows the serial number. adb on windows runs the command but just comes up blank
ackte11 said:
Linux Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7 "fastboot devices" recognizes it and shows the serial number. adb on windows runs the command but just comes up blank
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Alright. Try to flash CWM recovery first, as stated in the Cyanogenmod guide. Then once that's done, boot back into CWM and flash CM7.
Did that and it says that everything goes through, move down to recovery and it just loops the "google" padlock screen
ackte11 said:
Did that and it says that everything goes through, move down to recovery and it just loops the "google" padlock screen
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Ah okay, maybe a corrupted boot.img
Download the full 2.3.6 rom for your model
i9020a
i9020t/i9023
You can get the model in fastboot mode at the top if you're unsure of which you own.
Extract the ZIP contents and grab hold of boot.img. Flash this boot.img using fastboot
Example: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Once that is done, reboot to fastboot and flash CWM. Then from CWM flash superuser and whichever ROM you want.
polobunny said:
Ah okay, maybe a corrupted boot.img
Download the full 2.3.6 rom for your model
i9020a
i9020t/i9023
You can get the model in fastboot mode at the top if you're unsure of which you own.
Extract the ZIP contents and grab hold of boot.img. Flash this boot.img using fastboot
Example: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Once that is done, reboot to fastboot and flash CWM. Then from CWM flash superuser and whichever ROM you want.
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Nothings working. flashed the boot then CWM still cant get into recovery. Just right back to the "google" page
I am not sure if this works on the nexus s but give it a try.
Instead of flashing the recovery try and boot it. Change the command to fastboot boot recovery .....instead of flash.
albundy2010 said:
I am not sure if this works on the nexus s but give it a try.
Instead of flashing the recovery try and boot it. Change the command to fastboot boot recovery .....instead of flash.
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still no go.
i am having the exact same problem, my computer can see my phone, but nothing is working. anyone have any input??? it seems like i can not write to certain parts of the sd card, it says, FAILED (remote: Write Fail)
trying to run an update. see how the image says it was copied over correctly? ive also tried ereasing it as well..
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No boot or recovery img
This post specifically helped me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19531979&postcount=30
just rename the file "install-recovery.sh" which is in the /etc folder. You can only access it with a root file manager (rootexplorer $4 on the market)
make sure your new file is not ending with .sh
It appears that this file keeps writing stock recovery to your phone. Once you erase it, flash CWM recovery and then flash your rom. Hope it helps.
Nice catch. Didn't even think about it getting rewritten every boot.
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Boot Loop after attempting to make backup in safestrap

Seeing as how the soak tests were about to come out I was booting into recovery to make a safestrap backup of the slot I'm using. After a couple seconds it rebooted and is now in the perpetual bootloop.
What's worse is I can't attempt a HouseofMoto fix because my ADB drivers are no longer working, the device is listed under ADB Interface as - Mot Single ADB Interface but running the adb shell command just brings up "Error: device not found".
I have done the HouseofMoto shpeal around the last OTA soak test so I'm fairly well versed but this has stumped me for the last 2 hours as to why the drivers won't work.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Kickbut101 said:
Seeing as how the soak tests were about to come out I was booting into recovery to make a safestrap backup of the slot I'm using. After a couple seconds it rebooted and is now in the perpetual bootloop.
What's worse is I can't attempt a HouseofMoto fix because my ADB drivers are no longer working, the device is listed under ADB Interface as - Mot Single ADB Interface but running the adb shell command just brings up "Error: device not found".
I have done the HouseofMoto shpeal around the last OTA soak test so I'm fairly well versed but this has stumped me for the last 2 hours as to why the drivers won't work.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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can you get to the bootloader? try wiping from stock recovery if you can
BladeRunner said:
can you get to the bootloader? try wiping from stock recovery if you can
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That is accessed by power button + vol up at boot?
Vol down and power button momentarily should get you to the boot loader. Once you are at the menu vol down to navigate & vol up to select.
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BladeRunner said:
Vol down and power button momentarily should get you to the boot loader. Once you are at the menu vol down to navigate & vol up to select.
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I believe that's fastboot?
And that is the environment I'm in, but every option I select on that menu just bootloops
Don't use the power button to select use the vol up.
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BladeRunner said:
Don't use the power button to select use the vol up.
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Yeah, I am
correct me if I'm wrong but I believe safestrap hijacks the built in recovery environment with its own?
Kickbut101 said:
Yeah, I am
correct me if I'm wrong but I believe safestrap hijacks the built in recovery environment with its own?
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I think you can have stock recovery and ss installed. Only thing is, if you rooted the ultra stock recovery will be gone until you fastboot flash it back.
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an21281 said:
I think you can have stock recovery and ss installed. Only thing is, if you rooted the ultra stock recovery will be gone until you fastboot flash it back.
Sent from my XT1080
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I did flash a stock recovery with fastboot commands.
now boots into stock recovery menu if I want it to, however I may have made an ass of myself seeing as how I forgot HouseofMoto can be executed (in fact HAS to be) within fastboot. and right now I am tackling the newer 2.0 version and still hitting some snags.
I realize I can probably just reflash the entire system with fastboot commands but right now I am attempting to preserve data.
will update with results
Got the phone booting now into OS after HoM.
ADB refuses to work in the OS, debugging on, drivers correct, multiple computers. I keep getting an error when trying to use ADB commands
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And of course the unit is not rooted.
Am I overlooking something?
Kickbut101 said:
Got the phone booting now into OS after HoM.
ADB refuses to work in the OS, debugging on, drivers correct, multiple computers. I keep getting an error when trying to use ADB commands
And of course the unit is not rooted.
Am I overlooking something?
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so does the phone recognize it is being is being connected in debugging mode or just as a media device?
I'd try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and trying a different usb cable.
BladeRunner said:
so does the phone recognize it is being is being connected in debugging mode or just as a media device?
I'd try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and trying a different usb cable.
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Both, and I have had minimal luck with ADB since then.
I believe most of my problems are related to using MotoWpNomo and PwnMyMoto/Rockmymoto, which are not so compatible with one another. Also didn't know that MotoWpNomo is permanent and survives a HoM restore.
Kickbut101 said:
Both, and I have had minimal luck with ADB since then.
I believe most of my problems are related to using MotoWpNomo and PwnMyMoto/Rockmymoto, which are not so compatible with one another. Also didn't know that MotoWpNomo is permanent and survives a HoM restore.
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Try opening device manager and uninstalling the ADB device that looks like your phone then reinstall the drivers. I have a feeling some other similar driver is blocking your phone when it had adb debugging turned on.
also try this program USB deview downloaded mfrom here: http://www.nirsoft.net/

[Recovery] TWRP 3.2.1-0 for GPD XD Plus / XD+ Handheld MT8176

Update: Thread outdated. A new and working version of TWRP was posted in another Forum. Thanks.
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I get this
PS: On instructions for second method you may want to mention you have to rename twrp image to recovery.img
My device is now stuck in the fastboot menu. It says I can navigate the menu using volume up and down but pressing either of those doesn't do anything and I can't seem to power off the device by holding the power button. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
laod said:
My device is now stuck in the fastboot menu. It says I can navigate the menu using volume up and down but pressing either of those doesn't do anything and I can't seem to power off the device by holding the power button. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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Some people have reported that touch isn't working and partitions aren't mounting properly. I tried to fix most issues and uploaded a new version. I do not own this device personally - so i can not test the fixes. Please give me feedback for the updated version.
I just got my GPD XD+ today, thanks for the TWRP build but on mine, even with the current build (2018/04/01), I can't perform any actions. Touch still seems not to work for me. I can't get past TWRP asking me "Keep System Read-only?" Let alone see if partitions are loading correctly.
Everything is in portrait mode which is awkward for this device. What about landscape? Shouldn't it be 1280x720 rather than 720x1280?
**Update**
It would appear that my touch controls are inverted... so the fix for others, seems to have inverted my own.
**Update 2***
Well... after realizing the touchscreen was reversed for me, I was able to slide the "Swipe to allow modifications" slider but after that, I chose to reboot out of recovery since the likelyhood of me hitting something by mistake with the controls reversed was high. Being very careful, I was able to tell it to reboot to system and now the system hangs at the GPD logo.. which no longer animates... I can no longer boot into anything but recovery and fastboot.
Any theories as to what has happened? Does anyone have a Clean Stock ROM of the plus model so I can start over using adb?
**Update 3**
PsyOps pointed me towards some stock images at "forum.gpd.hk/t3-the-latest-firmware-of-gpd-game-console" and I'm back in business. Had to flash more than just recovery and boot.. had to flash system as well for some reason.
Goayandi said:
Some people have reported that touch isn't working and partitions aren't mounting properly. I tried to fix most issues and uploaded a new version. I do not own this device personally - so i can not test the fixes. Please give me feedback for the updated version.
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I have the same situation here.
It happened after unlocked the bootloader, so it's nothing to do with the recovery.
The adb commend return the error: device '(null)' not found.
I can't check the "recovery" box. It doesn't do anything. And the first methode doesn"t work
EDIT : nevermind, I did it but same problem as Busted77
laod said:
My device is now stuck in the fastboot menu. It says I can navigate the menu using volume up and down but pressing either of those doesn't do anything and I can't seem to power off the device by holding the power button. Any suggestions on how to fix this?
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Same thing here. Now waiting for the battery to empty. What happens after that? Will it work fine and the bootloader be unlocked?
vanzan said:
Same thing here. Now waiting for the battery to empty. What happens after that? Will it work fine and the bootloader be unlocked?
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I was being dinner and used adb commands instead of fast boot. If you have your device plugged into a computer with fastboot setup you can run "fastboot reboot" and everything should work.
vanzan said:
Same thing here. Now waiting for the battery to empty. What happens after that? Will it work fine and the bootloader be unlocked?
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Wait for the battery runs out, then recharge, it works fine and the bootloader is unlocked, the first boot will take longer and a few reboot.
And I find that any time you issue fastboot command from you pc, the xd plus will stuck and you have to wait the battery runs out.
I installed the Magisk use fastboot method, stuck again, and need to wait for the battery runs out, recharged, and evertyhing ok then.
There's another root method on Chinese forum (flash supersu pack by recovery), since I rooted by installin Magisk, I didn't try that.
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laod said:
I was being dinner and used adb commands instead of fast boot. If you have your device plugged into a computer with fastboot setup you can run "fastboot reboot" and everything should work.
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No, when I stuck in the fastboot menu, the adb command return error that no device can find, I have to unplug battery or wait for the battery runs out.
"fastboot reboot" worked perfectly for me!
Fastboot stuck
Same problem here.
I installed the drivers but got the error.
Now my device is in fastboot mode but fastboot reboot etc. don't work.. And I just can't turn it off..
Im really sad.
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So.. At least I could fix the problem, I installed the Drivers (had do disable driver signature) and installed your TWRP Mod successfully but the Screen is mirrored! U can use it but its very tricky.. I could open "Install" But if I open it, twrp could not load any data it called "0MB Space" and yeah after reboot, my GPD XD Plus DON'T start..
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So.. At least I could fix the problem, I installed the Drivers (had do disable driver signature) and installed your TWRP Mod successfully but the Screen is mirrored! U can use it but its very tricky.. I could open "Install" But if I open it, twrp could not load any data it called "0MB Space" and yeah after reboot, my GPD XD Plus DON'T start..
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I had the same issue, could use it inverted and mirrored but after running it and not doing anything with it, I could no longer boot into system... Only into recovery. If I tried to boot into system, the boot animation would never animate and the system would hang.
See PsyOps' reply to my question of where to find a stock rom. You can either use the provided tool or you can use adb commands to reflash your system partition... At least for me I had to flash system... Flashing boot and recovery (removing TWRP) didn't work alone...
reddit.com/r/gpdxd/comments/8a50vq/gpd_xd_plus_stock_rom_available/
Busted77 said:
I had the same issue, could use it inverted and mirrored but after running it and not doing anything with it, I could no longer boot into system... Only into recovery. If I tried to boot into system, the boot animation would never animate and the system would hang.
See PsyOps' reply to my question of where to find a stock rom. You can either use the provided tool or you can use adb commands to reflash your system partition... At least for me I had to flash system... Flashing boot and recovery (removing TWRP) didn't work alone...
reddit.com/r/gpdxd/comments/8a50vq/gpd_xd_plus_stock_rom_available/
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Thanks for the advice, I spoke with him too and he already gave me the guide how to boot into Recovery Mode and then fastboot (Hold VOL+ & On Off Untill Menu apperas, then boot into recovery, then if the android guy appears press On/Off and THEN VOL+, so you're in the normal recovery mode for all the other poor user's )
And I flashed system.img, boot and stock recovery and then it booted up..
The only thing is, that I think that the SD card won't mount correctly anytime and if I plug it to the PC, I dont see the SD card and big files (like the StockROM Update 1.10 abort before its finished).
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Could you please close the thread and delte the download link? Not even once your TWRP worked, please don't share the file anymore. Other user's will brick their device too.
Hello how to fix a black screen caused by overheating device?i dont know how to use the stock recovery i have thr gpd boot logo but after a black screen and blue led thanks

Stuck at fastboot (rooted) - Need help please

Hey guys, I'm in trouble. Need urgent help.
I was trying to install OOS & xXx rom from a clean install. But after flashing OOS & TWRP, probably I boot into wrong Slot. So now I'm stuck with Fastboot mode, cannot even go to Recovery. Can anyone help me out here so that I don't have to format the phone & re-unlock again?
TIA
nipun1110 said:
Hey guys, I'm in trouble. Need urgent help.
I was trying to install OOS & xXx rom from a clean install. But after flashing OOS & TWRP, probably I boot into wrong Slot. So now I'm stuck with Fastboot mode, cannot even go to Recovery. Can anyone help me out here so that I don't have to format the phone & re-unlock again?
TIA
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If wrong slot is the only thing you messed up,
hook the phone in fastboot mode to PC and use the adb command (assuming you have appropriate drivers/adb already installed on your pc):
fastboot --set-active=_a
Change the slot from a to b if slot a does not get you to recovery. This command simply make either slot a or b active so you can boot into the correct slot.
Make sure you copy the command exactly as it's posted
Good luck!
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If wrong slot is the only thing you messed up,
hook the phone in fastboot mode to PC and use the adb command (assuming you have appropriate drivers/adb already installed on your pc):
fastboot --set-active=_a
Change the slot from a to b if slot a does not get you to recovery. This command simply make either slot a or b active so you can boot into the correct slot.
Make sure you copy the command exactly as it's posted
Good luck!
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Hello, thanks a lot for your prompt response. But it is showing this error.
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Hello, thanks a lot for your prompt response. But it is showing this error.
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How current are your fastboot (and adb) executables? From the command line, try entering:
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adb version
I'm getting Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.40. If you're seeing something older than that, try a more recent version of adb and fastboot.
maigre said:
How current are your fastboot (and adb) executables? From the command line, try entering:
Code:
adb version
I'm getting Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.40. If you're seeing something older than that, try a more recent version of adb and fastboot.
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Finally I got the solution. Thanks man. that command prompt u sent me was a little incorrect. There will be no "_" before "a". Thanks a lot for your help. Highly grateful.
nipun1110 said:
Finally I got the solution. Thanks man. that command prompt u sent me was a little incorrect. There will be no "_" before "a". Thanks a lot for your help. Highly grateful.
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That wasn't me. It was Gr8man001 that gave you the advice that worked.
nipun1110 said:
Finally I got the solution. Thanks man. that command prompt u sent me was a little incorrect. There will be no "_" before "a". Thanks a lot for your help. Highly grateful.
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That wasn't me. It was Gr8man001 that gave you the advice that worked.
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true command : '''' fastboot --set-active=a '''' is it?
For me not work... please help.
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Same thing here. In addition, I am unable to find a newer version of adb. Mine is 1.0.32.
I bricked my phone trying to update twrp. It will reboot to fastboot but not to system. A reboot to system has a dark screen and a small blue light in the notch. I'm thinking (and hoping) that changing the active slot will get it going again. I updated to Experience when the phone was new and want to go Pie, so the original should be in the other slot.
Any help will be appreciated.
zulu657 said:
Same thing here. In addition, I am unable to find a newer version of adb. Mine is 1.0.32.
I bricked my phone trying to update twrp. It will reboot to fastboot but not to system. A reboot to system has a dark screen and a small blue light in the notch. I'm thinking (and hoping) that changing the active slot will get it going again. I updated to Experience when the phone was new and want to go Pie, so the original should be in the other slot.
Any help will be appreciated.
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Try the msm recovery tool, just Google how to unbrick OnePlus 6, it'll wipe your phone and install OOS 5.x.x but it will help you for sure
szybki_ben said:
Try the msm recovery tool, just Google how to unbrick OnePlus 6, it'll wipe your phone and install OOS 5.x.x but it will help you for sure
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I looked at that one first, but would much rather swap the partitions and see if that will save it before trying the full wipe. Also looked at the Qualcomm drivers and can't seem to get that to work either. I am more used to working on a chromebook and going back to Windoze has been a challenge.
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I looked at that one first, but would much rather swap the partitions and see if that will save it before trying the full wipe. Also looked at the Qualcomm drivers and can't seem to get that to work either. I am more used to working on a chromebook and going back to Windoze has been a challenge.
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I don't think that you have to install Qualcomm drivers, I didn't install them and it still worked
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I don't think that you have to install Qualcomm drivers, I didn't install them and it still worked
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The drivers were for another unbrick solution, I believe. I've looked at so many it's now hard to keep them separate. My original quest was to make another slot active. Another member tried the fastboot text and it didn't work -- same for me. A few posts later said to check the adb version. Mine is 1.0.32 and apparently there is now 1.0.40. I cannot find that one. The fastboot text was: fastboot --set-active=a. Didn't work for me either. Said unknown command.
I can boot into twrp but it is stuck on the opening screen.. Possible I can fastboot a new twrp and save it that way.
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The drivers were for another unbrick solution, I believe. I've looked at so many it's now hard to keep them separate. My original quest was to make another slot active. Another member tried the fastboot text and it didn't work -- same for me. A few posts later said to check the adb version. Mine is 1.0.32 and apparently there is now 1.0.40. I cannot find that one. The fastboot text was: fastboot --set-active=a. Didn't work for me either. Said unknown command.
I can boot into twrp but it is stuck on the opening screen.. Possible I can fastboot a new twrp and save it that way.
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If you can boot into recovery then booting a fresh img is a good idea, good luck!
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If you can boot into recovery then booting a fresh img is a good idea, good luck!
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Just tried that one -- No Cigar!!! I followed the instructions for installing recovery on a new install. It said to use the text: fastboot boot recoveryimgrecovery.img I had renamed the Blu-spark img to recovery.img. The result was: no file or directory with this name. I was in the folder with adb, fastboot, recovery.img and all the rest of the files for OP6.
There used to be a way to install twrp with adb if I recall, but I can't find it. I know it was for an earlier phone. I have had OnePlus phones from the first one.
Very frustrating!!! I hate to wipe the phone because this should be a simple thing. Of course those are the ones that really get you....
Hmmmm, evidently the command fastboot set active=a is not a command in adb v1.0.32. When I tried it, I got a list of the commands and that one isn't in it.
Trying to find a later version of adb without success.
There has to be a way to change the active partition without formatting the phone. The phone had the original OS and I upgraded to Experience when I got it and have been using it ever since. Experience should be on another partition, so if I can change partitions, I should be on the original OS.
Would that not be correct???

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