I'm currently locked out of my phone with no way that I know of to get back into it. I'm not sure exactly what happened - I must have 'pocket unlocked' it and bumped it against my leg enough times to where it's stuck on the screen asking for my Google account info. (It says I entered my pattern incorrectly too many times.)
This wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that I didn't have WiFi or mobile data enabled at the time. Because of that, it can't send my information.
The only solution I've heard so far is to do a factory reset, which I really don't want to do. I've got loads of pictures and other things on it that I can't sync to my computer at the moment, and there's no way I'm losing those.
Does anyone here have an alternative solution? If so, please tell. This is urgent.
JayWulf said:
I'm currently locked out of my phone with no way that I know of to get back into it. I'm not sure exactly what happened - I must have 'pocket unlocked' it and bumped it against my leg enough times to where it's stuck on the screen asking for my Google account info. (It says I entered my pattern incorrectly too many times.)
This wouldn't be a problem if it weren't for the fact that I didn't have WiFi or mobile data enabled at the time. Because of that, it can't send my information.
The only solution I've heard so far is to do a factory reset, which I really don't want to do. I've got loads of pictures and other things on it that I can't sync to my computer at the moment, and there's no way I'm losing those.
Does anyone here have an alternative solution? If so, please tell. This is urgent.
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Nope.. factory reset unless you have twrp... If you can access twrp then you simply need to plug it in and mount usb..
Short of that you are out of luck. Even HTC will tell you to factory reset in bootloader
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I wanted to try it and found out you have to set a bu pin if face isn't recognized. Is there a safety issue with this as when flashing roms etc, the face unlock may get lost and the pin don't work. Or, is it pretty failsafe.
Also, thought I read somewhere about some issues with Chrome to Phone--had it working fine on N1. Is it running good on One S?
BTW video streaming to my Sony LED Bigscreen was flawless
I thought you lose these settings when flashing roms...
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arknailed7754 said:
I thought you lose these settings when flashing roms...
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You are correct sir.
The 2ndary line of protection (pattern unlock, pin, etc.) is just for conditions where the face detection won't work. Try it in light situations that are not broad daylight and you will see that this is an obvious shortcoming of face unlock. There is no front flash, and if there was I would not like to be blinded by it so if it fails to detect your face / any face at all it will just ask for pin/pattern.
Appreciate the replies
I was going to play with it, but may pass it up. Don't need to lose unlock pin thru flashing and be stuck
Would like to get back to Chrome To Phone, but will research a little more on any issues--
rugmankc said:
Appreciate the replies
I was going to play with it, but may pass it up. Don't need to lose unlock pin thru flashing and be stuck
Would like to get back to Chrome To Phone, but will research a little more on any issues--
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I don't think you understand, if you flash a new ROM, face unlock and pin won't be activated, you will need to set it up again.
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I understand that, thanks
Just concerned on odds of the pin being messed even if not by flashing rom, recovery or by anything else--OCD
Maybe that never happens--
rugmankc said:
I understand that, thanks
Just concerned on odds of the pin being messed even if not by flashing rom, recovery or by anything else--OCD
Maybe that never happens--
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Ufck a pin....the pattern lock has stumped even the FBI.
Read more here
KillaHurtz said:
Ufck a pin....the pattern lock has stumped even the FBI.
Read more here
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lmao-----------
Try Chrome Beta. It has Tab Syncing which is arguably better than Chrome 2 Phone because you don't even have to hit send.
I was using both successfully on my N1. Just had read some issues with the beta on the One S. Maybe just a few folks and no big issue. I will give it a shot and see. I have both on phone now, just haven't set them up yet.
Ken
I think your concern over the face lock is a bit misplaced.
1. Anytime you are installing a brand new ROM you should have done a full wipe of the device anyway which means you would have to re-setup your security features as these are not backed up in any way.
2. If the it cant get a face recognition it defaults to the basic android pattern or pin screen just like any other phone, it is not a special screen or lock. And, just like any other android phone if you forget your pattern or pin it is just going to prompt you to enter your gmail address and password to gain access after which it would have you redo your security options.
3. Worst case scenario: you are totally locked out and gmail address and password don't get you in....hard button reset and then restore from Titanium Backup. If you are flashing new roms I assume you are using this anyway.
did read about gmail password getting you in
haven't played with feature yet
appreciate info
so yesterday my unlocked T-Mobile HTC One S got bricked, before you ask i never touched the ROM of the device, it was pure stock HTC One S with a lot of apps.
basically it entered into a strange loop: first the T-Mobile greeting message appeared and then the HTC One S logo, over and over and over again. the only thing that i could do was to power button + volume down and do a factory reset.
This happened one day after i updated its firmware OTA, and in the same day that i downloaded a free app called AutomateIt.
i'm only upset about the fact that i lost the pictures and vids that i took in the 6 weeks owning it, but i am worried that if it did this once, it could do it again so i need to know if this is something common to Androids, my One S or something else.
Very strange!!!
Root the phone and make a nandroid backup. Stock Rom's sucks!!!
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Warmo said:
so yesterday my unlocked T-Mobile HTC One S got bricked, before you ask i never touched the ROM of the device, it was pure stock HTC One S with a lot of apps.
basically it entered into a strange loop: first the T-Mobile greeting message appeared and then the HTC One S logo, over and over and over again. the only thing that i could do was to power button + volume down and do a factory reset.
This happened one day after i updated its firmware OTA, and in the same day that i downloaded a free app called AutomateIt.
i'm only upset about the fact that i lost the pictures and vids that i took in the 6 weeks owning it, but i am worried that if it did this once, it could do it again so i need to know if this is something common to Androids, my One S or something else.
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Did you let the phone die? the phone don't like to do that. Get Dropbox or Google+ that will sync your pictures online.
The same happened with my stock htc one s 4.0.4 twice! I figured out that when you have more than 15-20 saved wlans, you have connected to in the past, in your wifi-list your phone ends up in a bootloop. I didn't manage to rescue any data even not with adb.. clearing the cache and so on. probably you used any automatic wifi functionality from automatelt.
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The same happened with my stock htc one s 4.0.4 twice! I figured out that when you have more than 15-20 saved wlans, you have connected to in the past, in your wifi-list your phone ends up in a bootloop. I didn't manage to rescue any data even not with adb.. clearing the cache and so on. probably you used any automatic wifi functionality from automatelt.
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now thats interesting, my phone is also 4.0.4, and yes i did have ~20 saved WLAN's, i can't figure how wlan would have any connection to a bootloop, but then again i dont know anything about programming.
so you always delete the wlans once you are done using them? after you found out did it brick again?
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now thats interesting, my phone is also 4.0.4, and yes i did have ~20 saved WLAN's, i can't figure how wlan would have any connection to a bootloop, but then again i dont know anything about programming.
so you always delete the wlans once you are done using them? after you found out did it brick again?
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yes, I take care that I don't have more than 5-10 in my list. since that it didn't brick again. but a few days ago I had ~10 in my list and it suddenly restarted again while I was in the wifi list screen and I was like pleeeaassse no bootloop! but fortunately it was no bootloop but my whole wifi list was reset. it must be an error in htc's software.. so we can only wait for updates..
I've had this happen with other Android devices, it's generally some rogue app that screws up the device and only a factory reset will clear it. I've never had more than 3 or 4 wifi points saved so can't comment on that as a possible cause.
It's not 'bricked' by the way, just slightly fubar'd
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The same happened with my stock htc one s 4.0.4 twice! I figured out that when you have more than 15-20 saved wlans, you have connected to in the past, in your wifi-list your phone ends up in a bootloop. I didn't manage to rescue any data even not with adb.. clearing the cache and so on. probably you used any automatic wifi functionality from automatelt.
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You are not the only one. I also encountered the same thing because of too much wlan connections and the only thing i could do is run into bootloader and restore factory settings, since i don't have a nandroid backup because i'm not rooted.. fortunately i synced my pictures thru dropbox, and a backup of sms in gmail.. but i don't know why it is happening to us, so this issue isn't an individual case..
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[Q] T-mobile HTC One S "Process system no responding" and no sound or video playback
I've had the HTC One for a couple of months and ran into an odd problem which I couldn't find any help for online. An error message pops up with the following message "Process system is not responding". At this point the phone freezes and the only option is to reboot using the power button. After re-boot if the error message doesn't come up (usually a few reboots are required), there is no sound (even on phone calls) and either video playback doesn't work or the player speeds through the video (almost like 4x or 8x forwarding). After 5 to 10 reboots (although that number seems to be going up recently) I'll get the phone to work correctly, only for the problem to reoccur a few hours later. As of late the problem seems to occur when I tried to answer a call or right after a missed call.
The phone is completely stock and unrooted. I'm a total noob so I'm not sure what other details I need to provide. If anyone has experienced this issue or can shed any light on the matter that would be greatly appreciated!
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This may not be a solution to your problem but its definitely worth to try.
1. Backup all your data.
System -->backup and restore
Backup your sdcard (fotos,music, etc.)
2. Do factory reset in
System -->backup and restore -->reset phone
After that set up your phone. Restore apps only from your Google account ( i.e. clean install from Google play).
If this won't sort out your problem go thru warranty and get it fixed.
Let us know how you got on.
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tominozh said:
This may not be a solution to your problem but its definitely worth to try.
1. Backup all your data.
System -->backup and restore
Backup your sdcard (fotos,music, etc.)
2. Do factory reset in
System -->backup and restore -->reset phone
After that set up your phone. Restore apps only from your Google account ( i.e. clean install from Google play).
If this won't sort out your problem go thru warranty and get it fixed.
Let us know how you got on.
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Thanks for the advice but I've already tried multiple factory resets (forgot to mention that). None of them helped. As far as the warranty goes, I bought the phone off of some guy on Craigslist and I'm pretty sure he's not going to cover anything.
hey did you ever solve this problem? I am having the exact same issue right now.
No.. I found some links which helped temporarily but nothing that solved the issue ( let me know if you're interested and I'll dig up the solutions)..I ended up buying a new phone. Let me know if you're able to find a solution.
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I'm having the same problem I'm thinking of re-locking my phone running the ruu AGAIN making it s-on and sending it back and paying the difference for a new phone.
I have:
-relocked phone
-ran ruu successfully
-booted up
And I still am getting the bootloop on tmobiles rom so I don't think this is an issue with something we did it seems like a hardware issue or something along those lines like something is failing.
If anybody finds out anything else let us know
tylerjholmgren said:
I'm having the same problem I'm thinking of re-locking my phone running the ruu AGAIN making it s-on and sending it back and paying the difference for a new phone.
I have:
-relocked phone
-ran ruu successfully
-booted up
And I still am getting the bootloop on tmobiles rom so I don't think this is an issue with something we did it seems like a hardware issue or something along those lines like something is failing.
If anybody finds out anything else let us know
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i think one of the tmob ruu is corrupted or something. we have another thread running here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270304 with the exact same issue. No one seems to know what is wrong with our phones...
Hi experts, my 4 months old HTC One E8 dual SIM reboots every minute by itself. It displays a lot of application stopped working errors too. If I remove Youtube, it stays for a while,(may be a day if I dont go to gallery or camera or dont connect to PC etc.)When it reboots, it comes to a particular state and I lose any recent data. The same thing if I reboot the phone manually while fast boot disabled. Even if it is booting back with all old data even if I manually delete all of them. Looks like it is restoring data from a particular backup. Neither the reset to factory default works, as t is showing a red exclamation mark and boots to the same old state with all old data. Tried to follow some threads online(including HTC Dev website) to get it rooted (with my few weeks familiarity with Android system!) but again , it shows that annoying red exclamation mark and boots to the same old state with all old data.
Really got stuck! Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks a lot
android version is 4.4.2
location is Middle east
Have you tried to hard reset the device? You can do that either from the menu, or from bootloader mode (if you can't make it, send me a pm)
I faced that 5 months ago and i sent to HTC service. Just do it.
ady_uaic said:
Have you tried to hard reset the device? You can do that either from the menu, or from bootloader mode (if you can't make it, send me a pm)
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Thanks for the reply, yea, I have tried that too, again that red triangleappears and phone reboots with no changes at all. Cleared cache partition as well from the same bootloader menu.
lonelydra said:
I faced that 5 months ago and i sent to HTC service. Just do it.
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I was a bit hesitant because it would take a couple of weeks to get it fixed by them. I had a chat their support people and could be due to a hardware issue as well. yea, like you said, I think thats the only possible way now.
raj971 said:
I was a bit hesitant because it would take a couple of weeks to get it fixed by them. I had a chat their support people and could be due to a hardware issue as well. yea, like you said, I think thats the only possible way now.
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yup. because i've searched and tried many way to fix that (from google and xda) but unsuccessfully.
Hello Gents.
Last night I was transferring some tunes onto my G7 Power.
I played with a toggle or two in Dev Options, now its looping
I get to the unlock screen, put in my unlock code then it goes to the home screen, which remains unpopulated. I cant doo anything , then it reboots.
I had this issue once before but I dont remember what/how I fixed it. Anyone have a solution?
TIA
Vishnuisgod said:
Hello Gents.
Last night I was transferring some tunes onto my G7 Power.
I played with a toggle or two in Dev Options, now its looping
I get to the unlock screen, put in my unlock code then it goes to the home screen, which remains unpopulated. I cant doo anything , then it reboots.
I had this issue once before but I dont remember what/how I fixed it. Anyone have a solution?
TIA
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I believe changing the
Default USB Configuration
Will cause some Motorola phones to boot loop.
I'm not sure if this device also has this problem.
I think reflashing the firmware and a factory reset was the only way to fix it.
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sd_shadow said:
I believe changing the
Default USB Configuration
Will cause some Motorola phones to boot loop.
I'm not sure if this device also has this problem.
I think reflashing the firmware and a factory reset was the only way to fix it.
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Thankyou for the info.
I did notice that it restarted "normally" when it was plugged into my desktop. But I didnt make the connection, no pun intended.
Hmm yes I think I toggled the USB options from default to mtp. IIRC its not the first time I did that... Lesson learned.
I ended up doing a factory reset via recovery, as I was on a boat and going to be travelling for 5 days. I >NEEDED< my phone to work (gps). I am ditching my LGG4. I looses gps signal standing in a field....The G4 while can be rooted and unlocked now, still requires some finesse. Plus the camera overheats...Time to let all 3 of them go. The G7 power is a great "budget" phone. The only and I mean the only thing I wish it could do was 4K timelapse at 120x. I use GCam for 120x but only at 1080...