Possible bricked phone? Stuck at Android booting screen - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My phone was glitching out today and the location services kept crashing, so I decided to reset.
I tried doing a factory reset by going to backup & reset, yet when I tapped "erase everything".. NOTHING happened.
So I went to recovery mode and did a device wipe/restore and it was stuck that mode for about 5 minutes or so.
It finally got out of that loop, but it's stuck in that boot logo of Nexus 5 (the 4 color circle one). I don't know what to do now Did I brick my phone?

You're not bricked. Can you get into bootloader mode?

jd1639 said:
You're not bricked. Can you get into bootloader mode?
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Actually I can. Right now I have the android guy on the side with "restart bootloader" in red. Is there a way to fix this?

Nephilim-Giant said:
Actually I can. Right now I have the android guy on the side with "restart bootloader" in red. Is there a way to fix this?
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I'd flash the factory image. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064

jd1639 said:
I'd flash the factory image. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
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Ah thank god, there might be a way! I'll do this ASAP and get back to this post

Nephilim-Giant said:
Ah thank god, there might be a way! I'll do this ASAP and get back to this post
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Do you have ADB /Fastboot set up?
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0dBu said:
Do you have ADB /Fastboot set up?
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Nope. I just googled this and I didn't even know about this. I'll be definitely reading up more into this! Thank you!
jd1639 said:
I'd flash the factory image. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
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I tried the factory image and it seemed to work fine until for the first 5 minutes or so, until I rebooted the device. Then it did the same google start up lock. I did another factor image and this time it worked perfect. Rebooted and it came back on. Thank you so much!
Edit: Also, this thread can be closed because my problem has been solved! Love XDA!

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ART Bootloop

Hi guys
today i have a big problem..i got my N5 with faux kernel ( 002u).
I decided to try ART runtime..so i switched it in the settings. Now i'm on bootloop! how can i solve this?
thanks!
federikk90 said:
Hi guys
today i have a big problem..i got my N5 with faux kernel ( 002u).
I decided to try ART runtime..so i switched it in the settings. Now i'm on bootloop! how can i solve this?
thanks!
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Go into recovery and clear the caches, do a data factory reset and reboot.
gee2012 said:
Go into recovery and clear the caches, do a data factory reset and reboot.
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nothing...wiped cache, done a factory reset,still on bootloop..:crying:
federikk90 said:
nothing...wiped cache, done a factory reset,still on bootloop..:crying:
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Then you`ll have to reflash the factory image bro (icluding userdata.img), look here for how to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
gee2012 said:
Then you`ll have to reflash the factory image bro (icluding userdata.img), look here for how to do that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
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damn! how could happen this? it's caused by the kernel?
federikk90 said:
damn! how could happen this? it's caused by the kernel?
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Probably by Art as it is still work in progress that caused an app or apps to not be able to load and now tries to reboot..
gee2012 said:
Probably by Art as it is still work in progress that caused an app or apps to not be able to load and now tries to reboot..
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sigh...doing right now
Do you mean actual bootloop or its just stuck on the 4 coloured dots? If its just stuck on them. Wait. It'll fire up eventually
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Ben36 said:
Do you mean actual bootloop or its just stuck on the 4 coloured dots? If its just stuck on them. Wait. It'll fire up eventually
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Next time this happens, just dirty flash your current ROM over the top and you'll be fine.
Ben36 said:
Do you mean actual bootloop or its just stuck on the 4 coloured dots? If its just stuck on them. Wait. It'll fire up eventually
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yes, i wasn't clear.. i was stuck at 4 coloured dots..i waited for abount 10 minutes and still nothing was happening, so i flashed stock img
iPWNtehNOOB said:
Next time this happens, just dirty flash your current ROM over the top and you'll be fine.
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i won't try ART anymore however thanks!
federikk90 said:
yes, i wasn't clear.. i was stuck at 4 coloured dots..i waited for abount 10 minutes and still nothing was happening, so i flashed stock img
i won't try ART anymore however thanks!
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Need urgent support. My Nexus 4 running on stock 4.4.2 got boot loop with 4 colored bots after enabling ART Runtime. After enabling ART, phone got restarted and recompiled all apps, but on second boot it got stuck. Please advise what to do now? I have not rooted by phone…it is completely stock.
Appreciate your quick response.
Same bootloop after switching to ART
I switched to ART and not I too am stuck in a boot loop.
I don't have USB debugging enabled, so none of the recovery tricks and tools work.
How to I get out of this?
MichaelG68 said:
I switched to ART and not I too am stuck in a boot loop.
I don't have USB debugging enabled, so none of the recovery tricks and tools work.
How to I get out of this?
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Follow the thread a few posts above yours on flashing the stock images.
I had a similar issue, after enabling ART and rebooting...
The phone was stuck just after the "apps optimization" step, and after a forced reboot, it was stuck on boot (on the 4 coloured dots).
Hopefully, a factory default in TWRP fixed this issue. It is my first day with this phone so I didn't mind to lose everything with the factory default.
I just did the switch again to ART and this time, it worked
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Soft brick on stock ROM?

Hi guys,
Today my phone started acting weird. After I locked the screen or it locked after 15 seconds, it wouldnt turn back on. Only way would be resetting the phone. After a couple of resets the screen just shows like a old tv with no signal(TV noise?). If I let the phone sit for a while I could turn it back on and get to recovery but it wouldnt go into the OS. I tried doing a factory reset on the recovery and I just get stuck on the "formatting data" screen.
Any way to recover from this?
Phone is completely stock. No root, locked bootloader,etc.
Thanks.
For how much time are you using your phone? It's sounds to me as hardware failure.
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SpoonerPS3 said:
Hi guys,
Today my phone started acting weird. After I locked the screen or it locked after 15 seconds, it wouldnt turn back on. Only way would be resetting the phone. After a couple of resets the screen just shows like a old tv with no signal(TV noise?). If I let the phone sit for a while I could turn it back on and get to recovery but it wouldnt go into the OS. I tried doing a factory reset on the recovery and I just get stuck on the "formatting data" screen.
Any way to recover from this?
Phone is completely stock. No root, locked bootloader,etc.
Thanks.
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Hey was it somewhat like this?
Simonna said:
For how much time are you using your phone? It's sounds to me as hardware failure.
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Since late October I think. Yeah it sounds to me like hardware but the fact that the phone will work fine just until I locked the screen makes me think twice but well...
varuntis1993 said:
Hey was it somewhat like this?
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Yep! Just like that.
SpoonerPS3 said:
Yep! Just like that.
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It just happened with me once around 2 months ago but the device is working fine till now, a restart fixed it.
varuntis1993 said:
Hey was it somewhat like this?
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varuntis1993 said:
It just happened with me once around 2 months ago but the device is working fine till now, a restart fixed it.
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Well, just got it to start and it went straight to recovery. It went past formatting data and cache and phone restarted but problem is still there. RMA it is!
Thanks guys!

PROBLEM : nexus 5 stuck in boot on google logo

Hey ,
im having a problem with my friend nexus 5.
when im turning on the device, it's just stuck on the google logo in the booting.
when im trying to access Recovry mode, i can go to the boot options and see all the device info, but when pressing the recovery mode there is a black screen and nothing happens.
please help me.
thanks
Download recovery.img & put in your platform tools folder.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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SketchyStunts said:
Download recovery.img & put in your platform tools folder.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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is there any guide for doing it?
i dont really know what to do.
asafisraelit said:
is there any guide for doing it?
i dont really know what to do.
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Hello,
Is the device rooted? Is it using custom recovery? Or is it fully stock??
vin4yak said:
Hello,
Is the device rooted? Is it using custom recovery? Or is it fully stock??
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fully stock.
in the condition that it came from google.
thanks
asafisraelit said:
fully stock.
in the condition that it came from google.
thanks
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If you're not able to go past the Google screen, Switch off the phone and then Press and Hold down the Power Button+vol down button till you feel a vibrate.. The bootloader will open... Use the volume buttons and navigate to Recovery and and then press the power button to go into the recovery... You can perform a factory reset from there...
But, if you aren't able to access the recovery and as you are fully stock, there isn't much you can do about it...
You could try unlocking the bootloader and then performing a factory flash but since it's fully stock you can RMA it...
asafisraelit said:
fully stock.
in the condition that it came from google.
thanks
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Since you are on 100% stock, I think your emmc (flashchip) got faulty like in many other nexus 5 bootloop topic around in xda.
But you can try to reflash the factory images again. Read the first 3-4 sticky thread in the general forum.
Tapatalk-kal küldve az én Nexus 5-el
Do what Mr Stunts says. If it's new and that doesn't work, and it should, take it back. You shouldn't need to be unlocking this and that just to get a new phone up and running.
From my mobile telephony device.
same problem
bitdomo said:
Since you are on 100% stock, I think your emmc (flashchip) got faulty like in many other nexus 5 bootloop topic around in xda.
But you can try to reflash the factory images again. Read the first 3-4 sticky thread in the general forum.
Tapatalk-kal küldve az én Nexus 5-el
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Hello, I have similar problem, bought new put it out of my country, and I have no way to send him Warranty, worked one week then stopped at the google screen. and do not go out anymore. I saw that there are several procedures to try, however, there is a possibility however that does not have a solution? because you mensionou "EMMC (flashchip) got faulty Like in many" if it has solution?
andrelg3 said:
Hello, I have similar problem, bought new put it out of my country, and I have no way to send him Warranty, worked one week then stopped at the google screen. and do not go out anymore. I saw that there are several procedures to try, however, there is a possibility however that does not have a solution? because you mensionou "EMMC (flashchip) got faulty Like in many" if it has solution?
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Please give us more info? Are you fully stock? or using a Custom rom?
No, there's nothing you can do with a fried eMMC! The motherboard needs to be replaced...
vin4yak said:
Please give us more info? Are you fully stock? or using a Custom rom?
No, there's nothing you can do with a fried eMMC! The motherboard needs to be replaced...
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fully stock a week of use, and this happened during a normal daily use.
andrelg3 said:
fully stock a week of use, and this happened during a normal daily use.
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Can you access the bootloader? Switch off the device and hold down Power+Vol. Down button simultaneously till you get to the bootloader.. Select recovery by hitting the Volume keys and then perform a factory reset and reboot...
However, if you can't access the bootloader, there's nothing you can do...
vin4yak said:
Can you access the bootloader? Switch off the device and hold down Power+Vol. Down button simultaneously till you get to the bootloader.. Select recovery by hitting the Volume keys and then perform a factory reset and reboot...
However, if you can't access the bootloader, there's nothing you can do...
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I access the bootloder normally, but when accessing the recovery mode it does not continue, break in the google logo
andrelg3 said:
I access the bootloder normally, but when accessing the recovery mode it does not continue, break in the google logo
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Well, I don't think there's anything you could do.. If the eMMC is fried, motherboard needs to be replaced..

I also have bricked my M8

So I was playing around trying to get Sound MOD to work(dont ask me y..I was bored) And I have bricked my phone. I am stuck on the white HTC screen the one at the begining of the boot..the one that says this build is for development purposes..blah blah. and it is just stuck there. Adb wont find device or nothing..I am truly screwed..yes?
Well, ADB wouldn't be able to do anything at that point anyway. It's not fully booted, or in the bootloader.
Have you tried powering it off, and booting to the bootloader? From there recovery, do a factory reset, and see if it boots then?
BDogg718 said:
So I was playing around trying to get Sound MOD to work(dont ask me y..I was bored) And I have bricked my phone. I am stuck on the white HTC screen the one at the begining of the boot..the one that says this build is for development purposes..blah blah. and it is just stuck there. Adb wont find device or nothing..I am truly screwed..yes?
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If your screen shows something you are not bricked.
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sfreemanoh said:
Well, ADB wouldn't be able to do anything at that point anyway. It's not fully booted, or in the bootloader.
Have you tried powering it off, and booting to the bootloader? From there recovery, do a factory reset, and see if it boots then?
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They is no way of powering it off..its just stuck on that screen. No buttons do anything. Guess ill just have to let the FULLY CHARGED..lol..battery run out then try to get into bootloader.
Have you tried holding down the power button for around 10s? That usually does it.
sfreemanoh said:
Have you tried holding down the power button for around 10s? That usually does it.
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yep..no dice
1ManWolfePack said:
If your screen shows something you are not bricked.
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Well Im something..lol
ok..so I got it to go into hboot..And Im trying to factory reset..but it just keeps taking me to twrp again. and everytime I try to do something in there in just boots back to that htc screen. I am noticing when it first boots into hboot it quickly says something about wrong image.
BDogg718 said:
ok..so I got it to go into hboot..And Im trying to factory reset..but it just keeps taking me to twrp again. and everytime I try to do something in there in just boots back to that htc screen.
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Which menu options are you selecting in TWRP? And to factory reset, you would WANT to be in TWRP, so I don't know why you're making it sound like that's a bad thing...
sfreemanoh said:
Which menu options are you selecting in TWRP? And to factory reset, you would WANT to be in TWRP, so I don't know why you're making it sound like that's a bad thing...
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I cant do anything in twrp. I can factory reset but when i go to install anything or restore a backup it boots right back to that HTC screen
BDogg718 said:
I cant do anything in twrp. I can factory reset but when i go to install anything or restore a backup it boots right back to that HTC screen
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So you've tried doing a factory reset, and afterwards it still just gets stuck during boot? And do you mean it boots back to the HTC boot screen after restoring an image and rebooting, or you select "Restore image" (or whatever) and it instantly reboots and gets stuck?
sfreemanoh said:
So you've tried doing a factory reset, and afterwards it still just gets stuck during boot? And do you mean it boots back to the HTC boot screen after restoring an image and rebooting, or you select "Restore image" (or whatever) and it instantly reboots and gets stuck?
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Yep and now I really have a brick..I cant even get it to turn on. If i hold the power and volume down button for ten sec i get htc scren for 3 sec then phone goes bye bye. Im screwed. Thanx for the help guys.
Out if curiosity how did you get to this state by trying to flash a sound mod?
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wtoj34 said:
Out if curiosity how did you get to this state by trying to flash a sound mod?
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I was trying to do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737498 and after doing what issue 1 said I rebooted and got a unauthorized device warning. was finally able to get back to hboot and recovery but nothing would work..wiping, factory resetting..nothing. I just had to order new one. I hate mistakes that cost $..lol
Its my own dumbass fault. I shouldve just let it alone. Was running great on viper 1.6
Have you tried flashing any Rom? You can't boot into the OS following a factory reset in TWRP, you will always end up with what you're getting
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richii0207 said:
Have you tried flashing any Rom? You can't boot into the OS following a factory reset in TWRP, you will always end up with what you're getting
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It is impossible for me to flash a rom. Cant get into a recovery to do it.
Ok so update: I was SOMEHOW able to get into recovery(TWRP) but no matter what i try to do it just reboots back into recovery..any ideas?
EDIT: gonna try verizon RUU. Fingers crossed
Just a thought here. TWRP can install from USB. I have flashed from a thumbdrive in the past on an S3. You may be able to do same. I know this is a shot in the dark but may help.
Will it just sit at the recovery screen or does it boot before you touch anything? If it will sit at the TWRP main screen you should be able to boot into hboot via adb and try a reflash of twrp or CWM. Your recovery may be corrupt.
You're definitely not bricked. You're catching breaks left and right.
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Would a moderator kindly close this thread as I have fixed my problem. Thank you!
After toying around with it for HOURS! Somehow I was able to get it to boot into hboot. Which from there was ablt to fastboot an RUU and profit! Funny thing is I had already made a claim with the Big Red V. Called them back to say that I had found my phone...too late claim already in..lol. Now I have a brand new phone on its way and a mini-tab and dev device I guess..lol

Nexus 5 Will Not Power On, Possibly Hard Bricked?

First of all-mods, feel free to move this if it needs to go somewhere else.
Anyway, I just flashed Cyanogenmod 11, after rebooting from recovery after flashing the zip, I get nothing but a black screen. Now here's the odd part- it is recognized by Windows when plugged in as "LG Android USB Device." I have tried everything to hard reset it but nothing works. My gut feeling tells me its hard-bricked but just figured I'd see what everyone thinks. Any input is appreciated!
Can you get into fastboot? Or recovery?
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CRIME INC. said:
Can you get into fastboot? Or recovery?
sent from my "Rasta" HAMMERHEAD
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No matter what i do, nothing shows on the screen, so no. Oddly,when its plugged into my computer, Windows makes noises when it connects and disconnects.
Problem resolved. Finally after hours of trying to hard reset it, it has booted into the bootloader. Back to stock Android we go!
Diamondback17 said:
Problem resolved. Finally after hours of trying to hard reset it, it has booted into the bootloader. Back to stock Android we go!
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How do you solved it, i have the same problem!!!
please, help meeeee
nexus 5 doesn't turn on
estate said:
How do you solved it, i have the same problem!!!
please, help meeeee
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I have the same proble, help, anyone??
erikscbd said:
I have the same proble, help, anyone??
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try pressing the power button for 20-25 seconds, do not let go.
simms22 said:
try pressing the power button for 20-25 seconds, do not let go.
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Still no luck... I can't get the screen to come on no matter what I do.

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