Hi guys,
My phone ran out of juice today. When I got home, I connected it to the charger, got about 2 mins of use from it (while it was charging), then suddenly the screen went black (back-lit soft keys stayed illuminated) and the phone started vibrating (softly).
Then eventually it just switched off completely.
Now it seems not be charging at all. The LED charge light isn't coming on. And every now and then while charged, the phone starts that vibrating softly thing. Leaving it connected to the charger for over 1 hour, it starts getting really hot!
Any ideas or am I screwed??
Thanks,
TD
The same happened to me, and the phone war really dead.
If you plug it to the pc via usb cable do you have a qualcomm usb download-mode peripheral? If yes, I really fear that it's gone... At least that was my case.
Sent it to RMA, and they changed my "logic board" (guess that's the soc)...
Edit: in my case, it didn't run out of juice just before, but the same is identical...
Ah that doesn't sound too reassuring lol.
I'll connect it to pc later today and check.
I figured it could be the charging port itself that is damaged and not allowing it to charge to properly?
If its out of manufacturer warranty, how much would it cost to fix, if at all?
thanks,
Nick
thedynamix said:
Ah that doesn't sound too reassuring lol.
I'll connect it to pc later today and check.
I figured it could be the charging port itself that is damaged and not allowing it to charge to properly?
If its out of manufacturer warranty, how much would it cost to fix, if at all?
thanks,
Nick
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If it gets hot I would assume its consuming power or the battery is effed up. Are you able to access hboot or Have you tried to see if adb recognizes your device?
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This sounds familiar but if I remember right it happened to me after flashing a bad kernel. It got stuck while booting and wouldn't respond to anything. I don't know how but I managed to resurrect it with a random combo of holding power and volume keys and plugging the cable in and out. After a while it booted into bootloader and I was relieved.
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hey guys.
i just want to know if you guys can replicate a problem i found and see if the problem i have is isolated or not.
so i've been charging my phone today and noticed that when i try and power down the phone while it is charging, the phone hangs at the shutdown circle and freezes.
when i unplug the charger (wall charger), then the phone immediately turns off.
at first i thought it was because of low battery ( i ran the phone until it died).
then i thought it was because i had no wireless connection (was in building-no signal).
when there was enough juice, i shut down the phone (not charging this time) and the phone powers down.
if this has been already covered, i apologize...
sorry for the bad grammar/punctuations. im feeling lazy. lol
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defective NS?
My phone powers down while plugged in just fine. I just checked for you.
It takes about 30 seconds of the spinning shutting down message, then the screen switches to the battery charge icon for a few seconds, then the screen goes black.
A quick press (don't hold) of the power button brings back the battery charge icon for another 10 seconds or so.
Thanks for the reply. What is weird is that I tried the test at my local best and their demo phone was exhibiting the same thing. Maybe I'm not letting it shut down long enough.
okay, i've powered down again while charging. stuck on power down screen.
been over 2 min.
looks like i'm replacing this today.
anyone else want to chime in on this?
predation said:
okay, i've powered down again while charging. stuck on power down screen.
been over 2 min.
looks like i'm replacing this today.
anyone else want to chime in on this?
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Since you're going to have to do a factory wipe/reset for privacy/security to exchange the phone anyways, can I suggest that before you assume the phone is bad that you perform a factory reset on it and then test again?
For all we know, you've got some rogue app that is causing the problem. I'd hate to see the NS returned as bad hardware when it might possibly just be bad software you've installed...
distortedloop said:
Since you're going to have to do a factory wipe/reset for privacy/security to exchange the phone anyways, can I suggest that before you assume the phone is bad that you perform a factory reset on it and then test again?
For all we know, you've got some rogue app that is causing the problem. I'd hate to see the NS returned as bad hardware when it might possibly just be bad software you've installed...
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exactly what i plan on doing. gonna do a factory reset first.
But i think it will still happen because the demo unit at bestbuy was a clean install with no apps on there.
But i will update as soon as i restore!
thanks distorted!
wanted to add that when i shut down the phone while it was usb connected to the comp, it shut down properly and i saw your battery icon you were mentioning.
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now i tried other wall plugs, usb cords and such and it all shuts down.
very weird.
It looks like it was the micro usb charger that i was using that was the problem.
I was using one that came with my blutooth charger.
I double checked all the information of the BT plug and compared with the ones that worked. the bluetooth cable was rated a .7 amps (just like the one that came with the nexus s). other cables were rated at 1 amp (which shut down the phone fine).
oi! saved me the trip to best buy.
i tested before and after factory reset.
all good except for the BT charger.
I can confirm that this is an issue. I have a spare micro-usb cable, and when I connect that to the computer, it charges fine, but the usb-debugging or usb-drive options never appear.
While it's in this state, and I go to shut down, the Power off - Shutting Down... screen will in fact freeze until the USB cable is unplugged. It does not do this with the stock usb cable.
When this "bad" cable is used with the stock wall charger, the same thing happens.
Hmmm... I wonder what can be causing this. Anyone else have this happening?
My best guess is that maybe there's something different with the pins and they are shorting/not aligned right in some cables.
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My best guess is that maybe there's something different with the pins and they are shorting/not aligned right in some cables.
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that is what im thinking.
at least i know my NS isn't defective!
Hey guys. So to "cheer me up" my buddy gave me his G2x because his service was discontinued. In attempt to use it i tried to turn it on. wouldnt turn on. So i figured id charge it. When i plug it in, the LG sign comes up, but then disappears after 2 seconds of being up. I figured, oh **** the phone is bootlooping. It bootloops so fast that i cant even turn on the phone in recovery. Im thinking the phone might be bricked, since its "dead" and is bootlooping. Any suggestions? I dont want to throw away a perfectly good phone.
When was the last time the phone was charged?... you might need to charge it a little longer... then try to turn it on... battery was probably drained completely
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If you only gave a slight tap on the power button, that will happen. Try pressing power button for 3-5 secs.
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when the phone charges, it boot loops while it charges. So i dont even think its charging. I charged it over night, and it still doesnt have power unless plugged in. I feel as if the phone is bricked. But i highly doubt its rooted in the first place. Suggestions?
Sounds like maybe the mini-usb connector may be damaged and its not actually charging the phone could explain why its in and out of power and screen. Try maybe holding it still and pressing the power button for about 3 sec. Other than that id try plugging it in on the pc and see if that makes a difference.
welp. ill try that. maybe itll work. See all i need to do is boot into recovery. and im straight.
i just did what you said, same thing.
Do you think im experiencing the sleep of death?
Did you try removing the battery and putting it back (after few seconds) before attempting to switch on?
This is considerably worse than sleep of death. What's happening is that the phone, for whatever reason, isn't storing the electricity. If the problem happens even with with battery completely out of the phone, the problem is probably in the usb port. You might have to take the phone apart and replace it.
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New battery if it isn't holding a. Charge... A voltage meter or switching it out can tell you.
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Well, I honestly think its more of a software issue. Since the bootloop is sooo short, the phone doesnt have a chance to charge. thats what i think is whatsup. But im not sure.
Weather the phone is on or off it should charge. Charging with phone off is a bit faster. As someone suggested the USB port may be bad or it may be a bad charger itself.
So how would i be able to get a usb port? just order it online? easy install?
Well its attached the actual mobo of the phone so some dissecting and a soldering gun is in order to replace the usb port
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WHOA WHOA WHOA before you start soldering your phone (lol) try flashing CWM on it with a computer. and even before this try different usb/wall wires and different usb chargers. perhaps your charge is too strong or something like that.
anyways try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847
more importantly see if you get stuck at the part where, after removing the barrery, you hold both volume keys and plug in usb to pc and see if the pc detects an apx device or w.e. if it does then the problem is (probably) not usb related.
if after flashing CWM it STILL DOES NOT WORK then try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248644
this uses your PC to flash an entire rom and everything. stock recovery rom actually
what friend he is, sending you a brick LOL
oh and this goes without saying but you DO have a g2x right?
I like that apx idea. That would determine if it's USB related. Only thing is, if it's not detected that could mean a bad USB but it could also mean just a ruined motherboard.
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Hey guys!
So. I was driving to the airport, using my phone as my GPS. Then boom. It turns off. So I swapped my battery. It wasn't turning on.
I got home, and my phone still wouldn't turn on. I plug it into my computer and it recognizes my OMAP, but not my phone. When I plug it in it has a white LED, and no other signs of life.
Anyone know how to fix this kind of behaviour?
I have tried several things.
1. Recovery mode, there is no life in it at all. No dual boot screen, and no other signs of life.
2. Pulling the battery. Tried it.
3. Replacing the battery. No go.
4. Completely powering it down without a battery. Pulled the battery, and then pressed home button.
5. Leave it charging. Nope :/
Any help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
Hope this helps
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Nope... it didn't work. Still goes into the endless "OMAP" connected, disconnected process on my computer.
Sorry to say it but your phone might just be... dead. If you can't charge it with the McGyver method, and I assume you can't boot into fastboot, then there really isn't much you can do. You should be able to get a replacement device through Moto's 1-year warranty.
Can u boot into fasboot? This happened to me a couple weeks ago, so i went into fastboot, and flashed bpears batch file to flash back to stock..... i also one time had to wipe my phone from motorola recovery (one of the choices before fastboot) then restart back into fasboot then use bpears fastboot tool..... not sure if this was the time i had to do that though.....
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I tried the Macgyver method. No joy. I tried booting into fastmode, not even a bit of life............ I think my Atrix 2 is dead..... anyone know the best place to sell a phone for parts? Everything else is good on my phone, except for the fact that it won't turn on.
Second android phone that has went and bricked on me. I am wondering if a WP7 is a good choice.... I just wish I didn't have to spend anymore cash!
I know this might sound dumb, but did you try plugging it in to an actual outlet and not just your computer? The first time I completely discharged my A2 i had the same problem, I hooked it up to my laptop and got a white LED. Panicked for a good hour, and plugged it into an outlet. Phone booted up into "charging mode" within a couple of seconds.
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I hooked it up to my laptop and got a white LED. Panicked for a good hour, and plugged it into an outlet. Phone booted up into "charging mode" within a couple of seconds.
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It doesn't sound dumb at all! I have had this issue also before, but I left it plugged into the wall for 2 days, then I have tried plugging it into my computer too.
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I tried the Macgyver method. No joy. I tried booting into fastmode, not even a bit of life............ I think my Atrix 2 is dead..... anyone know the best place to sell a phone for parts? Everything else is good on my phone, except for the fact that it won't turn on.
Second android phone that has went and bricked on me. I am wondering if a WP7 is a good choice.... I just wish I didn't have to spend anymore cash!
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When u tried the macgyver did u have it plugged in to a wall outlet. The first time I used it I had 2 usbs one to plug it in to a wall outlet and another mini USB to go from phone to computer
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I will have to go and try that now!
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When u tried the macgyver did u have it plugged in to a wall outlet. The first time I used it I had 2 usbs one to plug it in to a wall outlet and another mini USB to go from phone to computer
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You tried MacGyver method to solve white led when USB connected? Did it solve?
I have full charged batteries, because I charged in my friend defy. What is the difference of a full charged battery and MacGyver method?
I purchased a Sensation the other week. When I bought it, it powered on and everything checked out. Turned it off, put it in my glove box in my car, went to work. The next day I took it out, tried turning it on and nothing. Figured the cold might have killed the battery, so I plugged it in. The orange LED came on after a moment, blinked for a bit, then stopped blinking. Figured the battery was shot and got a new one. Same thing. Got an external battery charger in case the charging port was bad. Put a fully charged battery in and got a few vibrations, but no screen. Tried booting into bootloader with no luck. Isn't recognized by my computer or ADB. Took it apart to make sure there weren't any loose flex cables and to check on the internal water markers, which were all still white - so no water damage.
At this point, I'm wondering what the hell happened overnight to kill the phone and if I now have a rather expensive paperweight on my hands. Any help resurrecting this phone would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Have you tried turn on to the bootloader? Vol down+ power.
Try when charging.
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ypsmav said:
Have you tried turn on to the bootloader? Vol down+ power.
Try when charging.
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Yeah, Still nothing.
Hey Guys,
Wondering if anyone on here has any ideas....
Basically, I replaced the screen on my girlfriends Nexus 5. Went through one of the many tutorials on youtube and to my relief it turned on and everything worked fine.
This relief was short lived. In about 30 minutes, the phone turned itself off and then wouldn't go back on. This morning, I took it apart again and checked all the connections and it all seemed to be ok.
Now stuck!
Any help, much appreciated!
The phone doesn't power up at all? If your computer is running windows, connect the phone to the computer and look for any new devices in device manager. If you see something for qhusb bulk, the phone may be bricked.
audit13 said:
The phone doesn't power up at all? If your computer is running windows, connect the phone to the computer and look for any new devices in device manager. If you see something for qhusb bulk, the phone may be bricked.
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THanks, gave that a try and nothing appeared in Windows...
Does anything happen when you connect the phone to a charger?
audit13 said:
Does anything happen when you connect the phone to a charger?
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Nothing at all.
I'd have been less confused if it hadn't worked initially.
Try different USB cables and USB ports when connecting the phone to a computer.
The battery could have completely drained for some reason.
Connect the phone to a 2 amp charger and leaving it charging for 2 to 3 hours, then try to power it up.
If you have access to another battery, try swapping out the battery.
I'll give those ideas a go.
Thanks for the help man, so appreciated!
So, had no luck so purchased a new battery. Put that in this morning, and it's still not working. However, it IS showing when I plug it into a PC which it wasn't doing before.
When I first plugged it into the charger the notification light at the bottom flashed about 5 minutes later.
Was the LED notification RED? Was the screen replacement OEM or non-OEM? Sometimes they replacement screens are questionable.
When repairing a Nexus 5 cracked screen, I have bought a used damaged (Screen good condition) Nexus 5 from ebay (Bad ESN, Water Damage) and just put my Motherboard and battery in it.
With a the new battery in the phone, leave it to charge overnight and see what happens in the morning.