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Hi Guys,
I have the TF101 tablet and anytime I try to reboot it just stays at the first boot screen with the "Eee...." screen. Forever. If I hold down power and vol-down then hit vol up, it just stays there saying its booting recovery image but never changes. If I hold down volume long enough it comes to the factory reset/cold boot screen, if I choose cold boot it will boot.
I have rooted the tablet and had no problems previously, was able to flash roms and whatever else I wanted to do. Also, when I plug the tablet into my Windows XP machine, it does not detect the tablet in any way.
Tablet info:
Android Version: 4.0.3
with 2.6.39.4 kernel
I don't remember what rom its running exactly but I know its a version of ICS
Did you use ROM manager to update your CWM version? This sounds exactly like that, you can try running the bootloop-fix in my PERI tool (link in my signature) to fix, or manually run roach2010's fix found in his latest recovery thread. You definitely need ADB working, otherwise you'll need to Nvflash. (Nvflash Wheelie link is in my signature as well)
You are probably right i very well could have done so in rom manager. Im on vacation and dont have access to a pc right now but am going to try ur tool when i get back. Thx for the info
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Wait. I just realized. My pc doesnt even respond when i plug my tab in. How do i run PERI?
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Cold boot and install the drivers.
Ok Thing o Doom, you've been great pointing me in the correct direction, however I need some more guidance.
I have installed ADB, and when I cold boot the device and run adb devices I get nothing.
HOWEVER, if I just reboot the tablet, when it's stuck on the EEE screen, I do adb devices and it shows 123456789ABCDEFG.....
My computer doesn't see the tablet when it's plugged in otherwise, nor does any other windows PC in the house. Do you have any guidance as to what I can do? Please help, I need to get this thing running right.
You just need to get to a state where adb is recognized, and 'adb shell' command works.
From that point PERI should work.
Reboot when it prompts you to if it doesn't automatically (Probably won't being stuck on logo)
I can't seem to get anywhere else. My pc recognizes the tablet at the first boot screen but adb shows it as inactive. When I cold-boot the tablet it boots and loads fine but ADB nor any PC recognizes that it's plugged in. I'm lost.
Is "Enable USB Debugging" Checked in Developer Options?
Ok like an idiot I went to install the stock Asus rom over my AKOP rom using twrp. Now it just sits at the Asus logo screen and will not boot. How the hell do I fix that?
If you still have fastboot flash cwmand do it again
And if I don't have fastboot? I mean right now if I hold vol down and pwr all it does is turn the screen off. It will not boot into twrp
falcon26 said:
And if I don't have fastboot? I mean right now if I hold vol down and pwr all it does is turn the screen off. It will not boot into twrp
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Turn the screen off? Screen shouldn't be on when you do it, shut it down, then hold Power+VolDown until it turns on and the white text comes up in the corner.
then you will see 3 icons choose the usb icon with Vol- and Proceed with Vol+. Then you are in fastboot.
I got it thanks! She's back up and running.
Hello,
I also have the problem to get stuck in the boot screen. I have a brand new TF300TG, only installed some apps (not unlocked, not rooted). I only made the automatic update to 9.4.4.40, after that it always stops at the boot screen.
What I already tried:
- cold boot
- wipe
- RCK (Android with rotating things shows up short, after that the Android with the warnings sign shows up)
I also downloaded the whole WW 9.4.4.40 package from ASUS and put it on a MicroSD. If I make RCK with this (if I rename the file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP) the Android with the rotating thing shows up longer, but I still get stuck in the boot screen.
I already contacted ASUS support and will also return it to a service center, but I'm in China and expect a long process with some troubles, so I wanted to ask if anyone has another idea what I can try?
Ernst
Update:
I think it was now possible to update WW 9.4.4.40 again (renamed to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.ZIP). I now used a different MicroSD with only 2GB. The first time RCK it stopped in the middle of the update (after that the Android with the warning sign came), the second time I tried it, I think it finished, but the TF300TG still stops booting at the ASUS boot screen.
If I try now to update over MicroSD again, it doesn't work.
I have the same problem, only difference is that pressing vol down and power on makes no difference. When its on I also can't turn it off. I just have to wait until the battery is drained.
you have flashed ICS ROM in JB bootloader as far I see - hardbrick if you don't have nvflash files - only service.
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Its not me Its the Drivers!!!
So I have a TFT300T, unlocked and rooted, all was fine till i decided to try another ROM. So I installed CWM no problem. Once I installed the ROM problem. I seem to be stuck at the ASUS screen. I have tried loading boot loader to do a wipe and factory reset and that simply boots me to CWM, tried the same thing there but to no avail. So researched bricked Transformer and came across the Nvflash method as well as the Asus Transformer Kit (US ONLY). However I cant proceed cause of the APX driver issue. I tried the included drivers but Win7 wasn't interested. I tried 1 desktop and two laptops, same thing. I even tried my bench tester. Now Universal_Naked_Driver_0.72 seems to install but no communication between the PC and the tab with this driver.
I tried bootloader to try a fastboot command but then the Device manager demands a driver for "Transformer". Same issue. Tried downloading from Asus plus a couple on the web. It seems its the Tablet. I thought to try CWM and an sdcard but it doesn't give me the option to mount it. So if any one knows a fix I would be forever grateful.
gixermann said:
So I have a TFT300T, unlocked and rooted, all was fine till i decided to try another ROM. So I installed CWM no problem. Once I installed the ROM problem. I seem to be stuck at the ASUS screen. I have tried loading boot loader to do a wipe and factory reset and that simply boots me to CWM, tried the same thing there but to no avail. So researched bricked Transformer and came across the Nvflash method as well as the Asus Transformer Kit (US ONLY). However I cant proceed cause of the APX driver issue. I tried the included drivers but Win7 wasn't interested. I tried 1 desktop and two laptops, same thing. I even tried my bench tester. Now Universal_Naked_Driver_0.72 seems to install but no communication between the PC and the tab with this driver.
I tried bootloader to try a fastboot command but then the Device manager demands a driver for "Transformer". Same issue. Tried downloading from Asus plus a couple on the web. It seems its the Tablet. I thought to try CWM and an sdcard but it doesn't give me the option to mount it. So if any one knows a fix I would be forever grateful.
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I also found the asus transformer kit(us only). But the same problem. I am able to connect my tablet with apx mode, in my device manager I see apx device. but in the tutorials it says that I have to force install de driver, but I don't know which driver to install. I tried the asus driver and every file in the asus transformer kit but nothing. I triend the universal_naked_driver but I can't get it to install can anyone tell me how to proper install that?
Hi,
I need some assistance please.
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Tablet stuck in what appears to be a bootloop (Asus eee pad logo). No CWM anymore, it was overwritten by stock one.
Cannot access the pad with ADB, only APX available but its a TF101G so nvflash doesnt work, tried wheelie as well.
Need help to try and flash any CWM via APX if possible so that i can flash another ROM.
How do i go about flashing a recovery if i cannot access with ADB.
Thanks
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...x-bootloops-soft-bricks-all-ics-firmware.html (dunno if I'm allowed to link outside (sorry if I'm not)... only guys that seem to have a solution for the G model.
Lethe6 said:
http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...x-bootloops-soft-bricks-all-ics-firmware.html (dunno if I'm allowed to link outside (sorry if I'm not)... only guys that seem to have a solution for the G model.
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Thanks Lethe6. Peri requires ADB to work in order to unbrick. :/
Hope ThingoDoom can work his magic on this one
Wesp1024 said:
Hi,
I need some assistance please.
:crying:
Tablet stuck in what appears to be a bootloop (Asus eee pad logo). No CWM anymore, it was overwritten by stock one.
Cannot access the pad with ADB, only APX available but its a TF101G so nvflash doesnt work, tried wheelie as well.
Need help to try and flash any CWM via APX if possible so that i can flash another ROM.
How do i go about flashing a recovery if i cannot access with ADB.
Thanks
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This may sound silly, but if you have the keyboard dock attached try booting with it unattached and without USB connection to the PC. If that doesn't work, try cold-booting it while undocked and disconnected (Power + Vol-Down for 12 secs, then wait - don't Vol-Up to Recovery).
I've found that my TF101G sometimes hangs on boot (Eee Pad Logo) when docked (especially after flashing) but will boot OK undocked and after that will boot docked as well. Just a thought and good luck - I hope you get it resolved.
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This may sound silly, but if you have the keyboard dock attached try booting with it unattached and without USB connection to the PC. If that doesn't work, try cold-booting it while undocked and disconnected (Power + Vol-Down for 12 secs, then wait - don't Vol-Up to Recovery).
I've found that my TF101G sometimes hangs on boot (Eee Pad Logo) when docked (especially after flashing) but will boot OK undocked and after that will boot docked as well. Just a thought and good luck - I hope you get it resolved.
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Thanks, don't have a dock but will keep that in mind when i get one. It might be my drivers as well. Windows picks up the pad but then fails on driver installation.
Wesp1024 said:
Thanks, don't have a dock but will keep that in mind when i get one. It might be my drivers as well. Windows picks up the pad but then fails on driver installation.
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Any luck on this? Mine's on the same situation, boot loop with CWM
As for the driver issue, I have always had luck with naked drivers. Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
Good luck
Tweaked Out
Hello,
I loaded the wrong version of TWRP on my TF300T. When it rebooted it loaded CM10.1 just fine. I then rebooted a second time in recovery mode and I have been stuck at the ASUS screen with the "device is unlocked" message. I am able to get into APX mode but my research has shown that mode doesn't do me any good if I haven't ran a nvflash backup. I am stuck and I would appreciate some advice or suggestions. I wonder what the factory reset fee would be from ASUS.
Thank you for your responses!
what version where you on? what version did you load that you think you shouldn't? Can you enter recovery mode? fastboot mode? I used fastboot to fix my recovery TWRP just can't find the thread I got my info from.
if your seeing the asus screen like you say I don't think it has anything to do with your recovery. I just went though fixing my mistake and breaking my install of TWRP 2.4.4 patched had to install 2.5 TWRP and when I restored my backup 2.4.4 was back and working again. anyway while the recovery was broken I could still run the stock rom that was installed at that time. I think if your on the asus screen your kernel has an issue.
I don't know where I read about issues like this but I know others have had em and recovered search or someone else should be able to point in a direction but have hope doesn't sound bricked yet.
Sent from my Customized Transformer TF300T using TapaTalk HD
macgyver40 said:
what version where you on? what version did you load that you think you shouldn't? Can you enter recovery mode? fastboot mode? I used fastboot to fix my recovery TWRP just can't find the thread I got my info from.
if your seeing the asus screen like you say I don't think it has anything to do with your recovery. I just went though fixing my mistake and breaking my install of TWRP 2.4.4 patched had to install 2.5 TWRP and when I restored my backup 2.4.4 was back and working again. anyway while the recovery was broken I could still run the stock rom that was installed at that time. I think if your on the asus screen your kernel has an issue.
I don't know where I read about issues like this but I know others have had em and recovered search or someone else should be able to point in a direction but have hope doesn't sound bricked yet.
Sent from my Customized Transformer TF300T using TapaTalk HD
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Thanks for the speedy response =)
Version History: Stock 4.1 -> CM 10.1 Nightly 0503 or 0429. I had CWM on it before trying to load openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-ICS.blob using the terminal emulator method. I think I should have loaded the JB blob but the warning on the TWRP site said to use that if you ran the offical OTA update, which I never did so I stuck with the ICS. It installed fine, then rebooted into CM 10.1 just fine. I then rebooted from there into recovery and have been stuck at the ASUS screen since.
The Vol + - button keeps me in the ASUS screen. Reset button keeps me in the asus screen. Vol + + puts me in APX mode.
I try running fastboot in APX mode but it hangs stating "waiting for device" so I don't think it'll work in APX mode.
Thanks.
T
Try waiting for the battery to die, then boot in CM10 and flash the correct recovery.
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Try waiting for the battery to die, then boot in CM10 and flash the correct recovery.
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I bled it last night. I'll try booting it this evening. Thanks!
racet said:
I bled it last night. I'll try booting it this evening. Thanks!
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No luck. I bled it twice and I'm still stuck at the ASUS logo with "the device is unlocked"
Am I looking at repair here?
If you send it in for repair, ASUS will charge you $198. I suggest you buy a replacement motherboard off of eBay and replace it with the one in your tablet. Also, to save other people's tablets from bricks, you may want to look into this petition.
if you get stuck in fastboot mode then there is a zip file I will find the thread again and it has cmd files that run the fastboot stuff. I was stuck not able to use fastboot commands and then the zip I found worked like a charm.
its a zip file called adb-t.. instructions where to put the twrp.blob in the folder and the update in my case 10.6.1.15.3.zip and it flashed it even though i couldn't manually do it. really wish I could find that thread but I don't have my laptop right now
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c0ded said:
If you send it in for repair, ASUS will charge you $198. I suggest you buy a replacement motherboard off of
Wow 200$ what a load. To what degree of difficulty are we talking with replacing the mobo? Ifixit makes it look doable, yet at the end he messed up his LCD screen.
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if you get stuck in fastboot mode then there is a zip file I will find the thread again and it has cmd files that run the fastboot stuff. I was stuck not able to use fastboot commands and then the zip I found worked like a charm.
its a zip file called adb-t.. instructions where to put the twrp.blob in the folder and the update in my case 10.6.1.15.3.zip and it flashed it even though i couldn't manually do it. really wish I could find that thread but I don't have my laptop right now
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I would def like to try it if you can find it.
T
please give me some time. laptop is home again but I need time to look thought my browser history to find the thread. I was searching TWRP 2.5 threads.
I could also find a place to drop the zip file its very small. you would just need the correct TWRP.blob file and a ROM if you want to do that also from this file set I found.
Sent from my Customized Transformer TF300T using TapaTalk HD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2041528
found it. Hope this helps you like it helped me out of my broken recovery. once you download and add the files you want its pretty easy. the script in english makes it pretty easy to understand what your doing and hope it works since I know my TWRP was broken I couldn't even sit at the recover,android wipe screen for more then 3 mins without it bootlooping. I put it on that screen while connected to laptop ran the recovery flash and all went well installing TWRP 2.5 which I then recovered my backup and that even restored my 2.4.4 patch TWRP like nothing happened at all. tablet runs great and have made 3 backups that work after all this.
Good luck
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please give me some time. laptop is home again but I need time to look thought my browser history to find the thread. I was searching TWRP 2.5 threads.
I could also find a place to drop the zip file its very small. you would just need the correct TWRP.blob file and a ROM if you want to do that also from this file set I found.
Sent from my Customized Transformer TF300T using TapaTalk HD
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Please take your time. I have no problem waiting especially if the only solution is to drop 75$ on a replacement mobo.
You could send me the file via email or drop box if it's easier. I was going to use the TWRP 2.5 JB with CM 10.1 nightly. I appreciate all the help!
T
look at my please wait thread. found the link in 2 mins and added it above plus a little on why I used it and how bad mine was so to explain why I have hope for yours.
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Power up your tablet while holding down the Vol- button, then wait until a menu appears on your tablet. Within 10 seconds, hit the Vol- button.
On your computer, run "fastboot devices". If it finds your tablet, then download the correct recovery (http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-JB.blob), copy it to your fastboot directory, then flash it using:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-JB.blob
Followed by a reboot:
fastboot reboot
macgyver40 said:
look at my please wait thread. found the link in 2 mins and added it above plus a little on why I used it and how bad mine was so to explain why I have hope for yours.
Sent from my Customized Transformer TF300T using TapaTalk HD
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I tried running through your tread but none of the commands worked on the script. Probably because I can't get fastboot to work. When it tries to load a recovery it just states: "waiting for device" and sits there. =/
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Power up your tablet while holding down the Vol- button, then wait until a menu appears on your tablet. Within 10 seconds, hit the Vol- button.
On your computer, run "fastboot devices". If it finds your tablet, then download the correct recovery (http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/tf300t/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-JB.blob), copy it to your fastboot directory, then flash it using:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-tf300t-JB.blob
Followed by a reboot:
fastboot reboot
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Thanks for the info. I am unable to get fastboot to recognize the device. The only way the PC recognizes it is via APX mode. Download mode just sits there at the ASUS screen and windows doesn't see any devices.
Still no love. Am I bleeding out the battery correctly? I am just running the boot screen until it dies then I try to power it on again.
I popped the back open today to see how difficult it would be to replace the mobo, doesn't look too bad. Just having difficulty finding a good online guide.
Also, just so I have the terminology straight, when the tf300t goes into a "boot loop" does it ever leave the asus screen and go black or does it just hang? Mine never goes black, just sits at the ASUS screen with "the device is unlocked" message. The only time I can get it to leave this screen is when I do a reboot and hold the + sign. then it goes black and APX is detected on windows.
Just wasn't sure if any of that information was useful.
T
One other solution is to unplug the battery for 30 minutes, then plug it back in.
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One other solution is to unplug the battery for 30 minutes, then plug it back in.
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Ok,
Tried disconnecting the mobo, no love. Ordered a new one for 75$ on ebay. Replaced the mobo and now the volume button doesn't work. Checked all the ribbon cables and they're snug. Probably broke something but I can't find what, so I am thinking of sucking that up. I can control volume with the settings. The only downfall is without a volume button I can't enter the boot loader, so no rooting/ cwm.
Least I'm back in business for now! And another positive is the mobo I received was 32 gig storage so it's like I got an upgrade... with a broken volume button =)
racet said:
Ok,
Tried disconnecting the mobo, no love. Ordered a new one for 75$ on ebay. Replaced the mobo and now the volume button doesn't work. Checked all the ribbon cables and they're snug. Probably broke something but I can't find what, so I am thinking of sucking that up. I can control volume with the settings. The only downfall is without a volume button I can't enter the boot loader, so no rooting/ cwm.
Least I'm back in business for now! And another positive is the mobo I received was 32 gig storage so it's like I got an upgrade... with a broken volume button =)
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Usually, the volume button does not fail. Remember the volume button connects to, but is NOT part of the mother board. If it feels stuck when you push it, that's because you snapped the back cover in wrong. You need to slide it in at the corner where the buttons (volume & power) are, then pop in the rest of it. Take it out and do it again.
Hi,
I got this tablet from a friend, and it's stuck at the boot logo. I've tried hard reset, reset via recovery, nothing seems to work.
How can I flash the latest official rom?
Can't seem to find a tool for it, and Asus suggest to flash with the tablet itself, but that's not possible for now.
Anyone?
Thx!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688012
Easyflasher to flash TWRP recovery > copy ROM to MicroSD card, flash ROM
Thanks! I can't seem to get him into APX mode, what is the exact procedure?
Connect the tab to USB > PC first
Power Off the Tab
Hold Volume Up & Power
Nothing will appear on the Tab screen, but the PC should sound the USB connect noise / device manager will show it has connected - only takes a few seconds to enter APX mode
I've tried that, doesn't seem to recognize it . Would you help me via IM of some sort?
It`ll be the drivers most likely, open device manager when its connected and in APX mode, and manually update the drivers using the Universal Naked Driver from the Easyflasher site
I don't have any IM installed unfortunately but I`ll help you out here
Ok, that would be wonderful. The problem is, I don't know when it's off. I can't get it to shut down, it keeps rebooting. I'm monitoring dev manager with sound high, but it's not coming up. Cable is working, because it will charge. Using the original cable. (Windows 7 x64)
Best thing to do would be connect it to the PC, then press and hold Power until it shuts off, then try for APX mode - you might even be able to enter APX from a powered on state by holding the same button combo, but Ive not tested that myself
And a cable that charges doesn't automatically mean it will work for Data, they use different pins, some for power and some for data, if the data pins are damaged, it will still charge
I can't seem to get it working . Any other ways to flash it?
Not without being able to get it to boot - you'll need APX mode to do anything in the state it's in now
A bad cable is a common problem though, might be worth grabbing another one from eBay
To bad. I'll try and let it drain till it's empty, and fully charge it then. Just ordered another cable.
Thx for the help!
If the System / Data partitions are corrupted, which generally causes the boot loop, then draining and recharging won't help
Plus be careful not to drain the battery to 0%, their design prevents them from recharging if they hit 0% - many people have had to buy new batteries after not using their tab for a few months and letting it drain completely
Good luck, so long as there is no hardware damage, once you have a working cable it should be pretty straight forward to get TWRP recovery and a new ROM flashed to it
Might be worth trying your current cable on another PC too
Thanks for the headsup! Will try!
Hello everyone,
Not to thread jack but I have a similar problem and instead of opening a new thread I decided to revive this one.
I have a similar problem that my TF101 has been working flawlessly for many years. It is rooted and was running 4.3 ROM. As of a couple of days ago it just won't boot at all. It has been stuck at the NVidia screen and just sits there. I tried to enter recovery mode by using volume(-) + power and the unit presents the TEAMWIN logo and just loops as well by showing the TWRP screen (3 seconds) then going blank for a second then showing TWRP screen again in a cycle.
I downloaded and tried Easyflasher and Brks toolkit and nothing can complete the flash. Tried different installed drivers as well. I can enter MTP mode which the computer can see the device but the manufacturer name and model are not-recognized. I can also enter APX mode but while trying to flash anything I get an error message (error, cannot flash bootloader) and the computer dings (device disconnects).
I have been trying for a days now and have run out of ideas.
Has the unit finally bit the dust? Does any one out there have any more ideas or suggestions on what to try next?
TIA for any help provided.
Anyone with any sort of help on my previous post? Time to retire it for real this time?
TIA
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Anyone with any sort of help on my previous post? Time to retire it for real this time?
TIA
Sent from my VisionX powered SM-N900T.
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Have you tried a different / new cable in-case that's the reason all the flashing attempts and computer recognising the unit are failing ?