For years, people have relied on complicated manual methods to brick their devices - including, but not limited to:
Generally not knowing what they are doing
Flashing stuff designed for other devices, especially bootloaders
Following guides written for other devices and writing stuff to random partitions like /dev/block/mmcblk0p4
Rebooting to recovery with a non-working recovery
Wiping data from the bootloader or the Settings menu with a non-working recovery
Messing around with nvflash
This tool simplifies the process tremendously - just install and run the app, type "I AGREE" and click the inviting auto-brick button. Done! Your tablet is now an expensive paperweight. Bricking your device has never been easier!
For advanced users, there are even more options to break your device, including powerful exclusive wipe commands that transcend the wiping capabilities of the common recoveries. There is even UltraWipe (TM) which clears every bit from your eMMC - your device has never been this clean!
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DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damage you cause to your tablet using this tool!
Note: For maximum effect, please destroy all copies of your nvflash blobs before using this tool.
Damn i was trying to brick this device since i got it in 2012 and now good brick tool it's finally here....thx _that. :good::laugh:
Yes! Finally a method to get my final setup once and for all in seconds! And I was so damn stupid forcing power off during bootloader flash...
So it's a definitive hard brick? Even nvflash with my blobs won't help? I want to be sure my nightmares will be gone with all my problems. They won't go away if there's still a chance to get tf700 working again
When I will get bored with using my tablet as a pad for my coffee mug there will be only one question to answer - will it blend?
I still prefer to do it the hard way, but great work none the less. :highfive:
I would have posted in the support thread, but there isn't one. :silly:
Why we have to go through all of these troubles...:crying: Just give it a good bubble bath with power on and that is it....:silly::victory:
U SUCK! I TRYED DIS N MY TAB DOSNT WRK NO LONGR!!!!!!!!! I THOHT DIS WS PERFORMANCE BOOSTING THING!!!!!! ILL REPORT U, I ALSO WANT TO SPEAK TO UR MANAGER AND WANT UR INSURANCE # CUZ OF UR HORRIBLE STUF!
PLZ GIVE ETA ON FIX FOR DIS!
Happy April Fools mate! :good:
I only managed to brick one device in my history with android, you have saved me so much time with this tablet!
wnerw said:
So it's a definitive hard brick? Even nvflash with my blobs won't help?
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I wouldn't even know how to brick it so hard that even nvflash doesn't work. According to the AndroidRoot guys, you can wipe your bootloader and still recover with nvflash. I don't want to try if it can recover from UltraWipe.
wnerw said:
will it blend?
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AJM-hackers said:
U SUCK! I TRYED DIS N MY TAB DOSNT WRK NO LONGR!!!!!!!!! I THOHT DIS WS PERFORMANCE BOOSTING THING!!!!!! ILL REPORT U, I ALSO WANT TO SPEAK TO UR MANAGER AND WANT UR INSURANCE # CUZ OF UR HORRIBLE STUF!
PLZ GIVE ETA ON FIX FOR DIS!
Happy April Fools mate! :good:
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Very convincing!
Go on release it!!!!
yeaaaah!!
At least a useful tool to brick this useless tablet!!!
You are my heroe!!!
sbdags said:
Go on release it!!!!
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Fuuuu..! I didn't notice itsn't not an actual thing!
Man, I would soooo buy a donate/pro version of it on Google Play...
A must have for any tool box! This should be stickied!!!
So much easier to use than fastboot - and almost does the same! [emoji33]
Sent from my K00C using Tapatalk
Aah hah. So I did read the title right.. lol. Im going to use this without reading any directions and see if I can permenantly unbrick my tablet. If so, ill be sure to come back and throw a **** fit.
MY DEVICE STILL BOOTS WTF BRO YOUR APP SAID IT WOULD WIPE MY BOOT LOADER YOU SUCK.
jeff425 said:
NOOB here..
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Thanks for the warning, but if you posted a serious question in THIS thread, you outed yourself anyway [emoji12]
Seriously - either find a thread that is similar to your problem or start a new thread in the Q&A section. And we will need a lot more information to be able to help:
What rom/recovery/bootloader are you on?
What happened to "brick" your tablet?
What have you tried to do etc etc
Again: do not answer here! Provide as much and as detailed information as possible in an approbriate thread in the approbriate part of the forum.
We'll find you and help if we can....
WTF
WTF I can't believe it. I just bricked my device.
I'm suing the **** outta yew
I really need a "check for brick" app. I keep trying UltraWipe and it's just not working. What am I doing wrong?
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Automatic updates and create update patches with wyBuild.
If you amazingly got your EVO with 2.2 or flashed it, theres no way to root 2.2 as of YET!!!
Credits
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"Anonymous User"
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Requirements
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0
HTC Sync
Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode. (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked )
How-To
Click on Step 1 and you have Root!
Click on Step 2 to flash recovery! You must flash a ROM manually after rooting!!! For whatever reason it is, ROM Manager does not operate correctly after the downgrade.
Remove all the file not need after you've completed all the step by clicking Extras > Clean root-files
VIDEO
Download
Official Site
Download Thanks to JaredC01
What recovery is this going to use?
Lets you choose
After I just finished a few hours ago reading every post in the other thread and following all those steps!
Way to go, jiqqaman! This will help out quite a few folks on here.
Awesome. I rooted my phone earlier (at least I think I did) and I can't get any rom to install. I think it has to do with the amon-ra recovery so I'm glad this will let me choose.
Does it matter that my evo may already be rooted?
Damn your quick.
Wow Amazing if this works I like very much. Great work put up a more prominent donation button
Such a tease!
so this will root a phone that did the 6/29 OTA? just by following these steps?
Where do I get this util?
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Jiggaman, you are DA MAN! BTW, check your PM. =)
also jigga, i noticed the first step is a factory reset. is there any way to back up any of my apps and/or data before doing this considering i dont have root privileges at the moment.
Will this do full NAND unlock?
Sorry if that is a noob question.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Thanks this is much appreciated
@OP
Would be great if you can do a video guide again like the 1st Simple Root...
HondaCop said:
Jiggaman, you are DA MAN! BTW, check your PM. =)
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Will do...
hockey4life0099 said:
also jigga, i noticed the first step is a factory reset. is there any way to back up any of my apps and/or data before doing this considering i dont have root privileges at the moment.
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Its alittle more difficult to do without TitaniumBackup which requires root... you might wanna checkout MyBackup on the market see if it works or not...
erball said:
Will this do full NAND unlock?
Sorry if that is a noob question.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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Yes
Still working on a couple more bugs , should be uploading real soon...
wow this looks easy.. quick question.. do i have to update to 1.47 first? or does this do it autmomatically?
im running stock and just ran unrevoked for the wireless tether..
i know these are noob questions but people are reporting great battery life on the new update and i wanted to update but dont wanna lose my tether..
bluedawgalex said:
wow this looks easy.. quick question.. do i have to update to 1.47 first? or does this do it autmomatically?
im running stock and just ran unrevoked for the wireless tether..
i know these are noob questions but people are reporting great battery life on the new update and i wanted to update but dont wanna lose my tether..
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I dunno anything bout unrevoked , but this doesnt give you the latest radio/wimax that the 1.47.651.1 OTA has. Theres a guide that shows you how to add the latest radio/wimax somewhere on the forum.
I'm using this as my very first post here.
On my old evo I used simple root and it was amazing! I had to return the old evo and get a new one, and as luck would have it it came with the new update.
I can't wait for this new simple root to be uploaded, I keep checking this thread every 5 minutes.
Anyway, one this program is up, running and working I assure you I will be clicking the donate button.
Thank you for the work and effort you are putting into this.
jiqqaman said:
I dunno anything bout unrevoked , but this doesnt give you the latest radio/wimax that the 1.47.651.1 OTA has. Theres a guide that shows you how to add the latest radio/wimax somewhere on the forum.
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well unrevoked basically let you do anything root would except remove bloatware and flash roms
cuz what i was planning to do was install the update directly from my phone and then root with this method .. if i do that will my phone have the latest radio wimax added on to it already?
I brought this phone last year and it turns to show me this picture
RST_STAT =0x1
PWIC_IRQ1 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ2 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ3 =0x0
PWIC_IRQ4 =0x0
PWIC_STATUS1=0x00
PWIC_STATUS2=0x0
What should I do?
Can I repair it?
Please help.
Try a Jig to get it in Download mode and then Odin/Heimdall a Stock Rom.
If u r on a pc, check out my signature below for some links...
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I tried and no result
what I do wrong?
Looks like kernel panic. If your PC doesn't recognize your phone prior to using Odin to get back to stock, take the battery out for a few minutes and try again or use heimdall
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA
clipocel said:
I tried and no result
what I do wrong?
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What specific result did u get...?
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I must buy 3 100k resistors NEW because I make the jig but when I measure it it has 291 k
so i must go to my shop to buy the real ones
I will be back tomorrow with an answer
thx again guys
I think 291k should be enough resistance. I remember watching a video of someone using about 291k. But I could be mistaken. Please anyone correct me if I am wrong.
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hello again
i buyed all pieces I build the jig but still nothing
i tried also with a variable resistor of 500k and set it up to 300k, 301k, 291k but still nothing
Can you light me much further?
pls
thx
yaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I got the Downloading screen
now what tipe of soft I need to download and install and HOW?
Please help
291k with the variable resistor IS THE WINNER
TRUST it
I will put a picture when i make 8 posts
clipocel said:
yaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
I got the Downloading screen
now what tipe of soft I need to download and install and HOW?
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1. Go here and download a stock rom to install on your captivate.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Instructions on how to do that are on this page. I suggest going for 2.3.5 gingerbread I897UCKJ3...with bootloaders, then flash the kernel with CWM which is what you use to install other roms.
2. If you are not happy with Gingerbread, and want to get ICS or other custom roms, go here and read up on how to install a new rom over stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
Actually, do read up on both stickies to have a better idea of the flashing process. I didn't know a damn thing about flashing 3 weeks ago, and now I've been flashing roms, kernels and modems without any problems. Just make sure to read everything carefully before doing anything. As for which rom is best...well, that's up to you to try and pick out which one is best for you.
Good luck.
hello
After several days under the 4-2ndtwin wing I resolve the problem with my phone.
Thank you very much 4-2ndtwin , you are a very professional man.
291k JIG is the winner in my case, I used I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and now all is working fine.
Network signal sometimes is very low and it lose signal. Some1 knows wich may be the problem?
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my JIG, my winner
Damn Bricks!
Bricked my phone a few times and fixed it OK until i ran into the "ICS RESET PHONE" bug
Now the only way to fix is by tricking the phone into thinking the external sd card is the inernal sdcard....ADB SDK AVD...three big acronyms for IM SCREWED!
Or am I?
Found some people over at mobiletechvideos to apply the Unbrickable MOD created by Adam Outler (Genius of sorts).
Also they can provide someting called JTAG for very reasonable prices... that is unless you know you can fix it yourself. Which unfortunately I cant right now
or I would just because I know its possible, just not for me..right now.
I think its really sad that the only software to really screw up my phone ICS
was my favorite of all. I hope all is fixed when I get my Unbrickable phone back I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!
clipocel said:
hello
After several days under the 4-2ndtwin wing I resolve the problem with my phone.
Thank you very much 4-2ndtwin , you are a very professional man.
291k JIG is the winner in my case, I used I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0 and now all is working fine.
Network signal sometimes is very low and it lose signal. Some1 knows wich may be the problem?
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U could try flashin a newer modem.
I897ucKK4 of course is the latest for captivate.
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this version of modem I already use it
I have a question : Can I put i9000 rom and stuff?
I know better how to deal with this version.
thx
Yep...as long as u use the ones in the captivate development forum because they have been ported and/or dev'd to work for the cappy--(reoriented kernels, etc, etc.)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
is anything to tknow before I will try to put i9000 rom on my captivate?
Just read and read and read and be sure that u understand and know what u are doin, as well as the risks and rewards involved. And hit the Dev's thanks button for 'em. They put a lot of time and work in.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
I think I did something wrong
help
U r soft bricked.
U need a Jig to get ur phone in download mode and then u can flash a Stock Firmware through Odin or Heimdall to get ur phone going again.
If u r on a pc, look in my signature link below. There are links there on how to make a jig or where to buy one.
--U can try to see if ur pc recognizes that screen as an alternate download mode 1st though, because some here have stated that they were able to do that with that screen.--
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium
when i put my jig into phone it is show me the same picture.
what is wrong?
So, I ran firewater and wanted to get to recovery. I ran the adb command "adb boot recovery" and I get a screen with a phone with a red triangle and exclamation point in the middle. Is there a way out of this?
Please help.
That's just the stock recovery. Hold the power button down until the device reboots.
I held vol up and power and got out of it. phew. thx
i was gonna damn already :silly:
man, people REALLY need to understand what a BRICK is...
andybones said:
man, people REALLY need to understand what a BRICK is...
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yet nobody does
No, I understand what a brick is, i just haven't seen this screen before. What i didn't understand was that this is what Verizon's stock recovery looks like.
Yeah yeah don't give this guy hell for being afraid of bricking his brand new m8. Mod remove this pls
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This is a Brick..
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I'm not giving him hell..
I just feel if you are going to risk bricking your phone, you should at least know what the stock recovery looks like so we don't get cluttered with threads about people thinking they "bricked" their phone when it is on....
a brick means just that, it's a brick.
doesn't turn on, doesn't charge, notta.
I am glad the OP got his phone working though.
I just feel that S-OFF is very dangerous and I think people need to do some more research before diving in.. If you can't tell the difference between a stock recovery and a brick.. well - IMHO you shouldn't be S-OFF yet.
I am entitled to my opinion. But in no way was I giving him hell nor looking down on him, he created the thread, I gave an opinion; this is a forum after all.
andybones said:
I'm not giving him hell..
I just feel if you are going to risk bricking your phone, you should at least know what the stock recovery looks like so we don't get cluttered with threads about people thinking they "bricked" their phone when it is on....
a brick means just that, it's a brick.
doesn't turn on, doesn't charge, notta.
I am glad the OP got his phone working though.
I just feel that S-OFF is very dangerous and I think people need to do some more research before diving in.. If you can't tell the difference between a stock recovery and a brick.. well - IMHO you shouldn't be S-OFF yet.
I am entitled to my opinion. But in no way was I giving him hell nor looking down on him, he created the thread, I gave an opinion; this is a forum after all.
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I agree with you. Why do you guys think its called a "brick"?! If someone does not understand basic concepts like adb, flashing, and bricks, they should not be trying to s-off their phone.
123421342 said:
I agree with you. Why do you guys think its called a "brick"?! If someone does not understand basic concepts like adb, flashing, and bricks, they should not be trying to s-off their phone.
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i agree with that too. so many noobs
To many noobs.. We were all once. Been doing this for a few years. Just tried to upload a CWM backup and couldn't. Didn't realize I had to zip it first. I've done things much more complicated but couldn't do that. We'll all be noobs at something, no matter what. XDA is for noobs as much as for anyone else. Noob.. What a funny word anyway lol. Noob boob
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andybones said:
I'm not giving him hell..
I just feel if you are going to risk bricking your phone, you should at least know what the stock recovery looks like so we don't get cluttered with threads about people thinking they "bricked" their phone when it is on....
a brick means just that, it's a brick.
doesn't turn on, doesn't charge, notta.
I am glad the OP got his phone working though.
I just feel that S-OFF is very dangerous and I think people need to do some more research before diving in.. If you can't tell the difference between a stock recovery and a brick.. well - IMHO you shouldn't be S-OFF yet.
I am entitled to my opinion. But in no way was I giving him hell nor looking down on him, he created the thread, I gave an opinion; this is a forum after all.
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Im coming from ATT and have used Samsung phones the last 4 years.....my first HTC phone. Im researching as much as possible before I do anything. So use to odin.......
I think this M8 is really bricked! Help!
andybones said:
I'm not giving him hell..
I just feel if you are going to risk bricking your phone, you should at least know what the stock recovery looks like so we don't get cluttered with threads about people thinking they "bricked" their phone when it is on....
a brick means just that, it's a brick.
doesn't turn on, doesn't charge, notta.
I am glad the OP got his phone working though.
I just feel that S-OFF is very dangerous and I think people need to do some more research before diving in.. If you can't tell the difference between a stock recovery and a brick.. well - IMHO you shouldn't be S-OFF yet.
I am entitled to my opinion. But in no way was I giving him hell nor looking down on him, he created the thread, I gave an opinion; this is a forum after all.
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Friend of mine was trying to revert back to stock ROM and he just deleted everything on advanced wipe on TWRP. Says no OS installed. Tried everything, but can't find a RUU for a sprint non-harman edition M8.
tacos5631 said:
Friend of mine was trying to revert back to stock ROM and he just deleted everything on advanced wipe on TWRP. Says no OS installed. Tried everything, but can't find a RUU for a sprint non-harman edition M8.
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adb sideload a ROM within TWRP..
andybones said:
man, people REALLY need to understand what a BRICK is...
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Right?
"Do you see ANYTHING?"
"Yeah I see blah blah blah but...."
Then you're probably good.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW
Why are they even called bricks
Phones don't really resemble bricks anymore. They're more like slabs.
Guys I think I slabbed my phone
Has a nice ring to it
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Div033 said:
Why are they even called bricks
Phones don't really resemble bricks anymore. They're more like slabs.
Guys I think I slabbed my phone
Has a nice ring to it
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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No sir, you didn't slab your phone if it still has a ring to it.
knowing I didn't brick my phone,
I can't get into any recovery. when I press the volume up and power, I get the white HTC splash screen for a second then black.
I was trying to restore a nandroid from TWRP.
Finally decided i want to root my N5 and maybe install a custom rom, but new to this stuff. I read its not advised to root using the toolkits so looking for the proper way to do it.
Also i read that rooting wipes all data so is there a way to backup all my apps and data before i do this?
Thanks for any help
Hi,
Backup and Restore your applications and their data + your sdcard.
[GUIDE] Nexus 5 - How to Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root.
Some reading but all you need is here...
Hammer_Of_The_Gods said:
Hi,
Backup and Restore your applications and their data + your sdcard.
[GUIDE] Nexus 5 - How to Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root.
Some reading but all you need is here...
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thanks
time to get it done
not going well so far lol, i already had the androidSDK but ive tried the zip file in that thread also
adb devices doesnt show my serial
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not going well so far lol, i already had the androidSDK but ive tried the zip file in that thread also
adb devices doesnt show my serial
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Take a look here: Diagnosing USB Driver and ADB issues in Windows.
Or maybe here lol: [TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.3.
this is my problem and cant seem to figure it out
DEREKTROTTER said:
this is my problem and cant seem to figure it out
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Turn off driver signature enforcement
this was a success
thanks for the help
DEREKTROTTER said:
I read its not advised to root using the toolkits so looking for the proper way to do it.
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Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
voidcomp said:
Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
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I've been rooting since the HTC Desire days and I've used the old way and toolkits too. Basically there is no wrong or right way to root. Main thing is especially for someone new to rooting is read up about first before attempting to go ahead and root your device. :good:
voidcomp said:
Never understood this advice other than the purists out there who suggest old style. Fine, if something screws up using a toolkit (never happened to me) I'll just take their advice then.
50 page thread of satisfied users. That should say something about those nasty toolkits.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...olkit-wugs-nexus-root-toolkit-v1-8-0-t2517778
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because do you how many threads are created by people who use toolkits saying "it didnt work", "my phone is bricked!?!?!?!" or something along those lines?
if you understand the process, its:
1) much easier to explain to you how to fix something
2) if something fails, you know exactly where it is
3) This post
Zepius said:
because do you how many threads are created by people who use toolkits saying "it didnt work", "my phone is bricked!?!?!?!" or something along those lines?
if you understand the process, its:
1) much easier to explain to you how to fix something
2) if something fails, you know exactly where it is
3) This post
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The number of people bricking phones doing it the long way far exceeds the toolkit casualties. The long, traditional way not only increases the chance for screw-ups but turns off many who would otherwise like to try.
Yes, you can do it the easy way while catering to people's laziness. If something does screw up help is available here, at least from those who don't finger point and say told you so and refuse to help.
There is a level of understanding needed to be a rooted user. Toolkits negate that but many of those users end up in trouble as an indirect result.
It's true, it's easier to help an understander. People who don't understand usually read other stuff that's wrong when trying to fix issues and make things even worse. It's just best all round to understand. People who are too lazy to understand or don't want to understand:
1) shouldn't be rooted users
2) shouldn't be on xda. The whole point of this forum is to promote understanding. Share knowledge. Not come here for panic help or quick fixes, so yes - we recommend avoiding Toolkits. We'll try to help but when a response is "what's fastboot", well I'm on the road to losing patience.
There are plenty of "help me urgent" and "simply cool my phone" forums. That is not what this place is about. Fine, be lazy. Use a toolkit but at least bother to understand what you're doing and read the threads with salient information because we haven't all got time to spoon feed
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This thread is way off track....but I just had to post anyway. Lol
XDA is about learning.....it isn't a store, and some come here to "supe up" their phone, yet want to expend as little effort as possible in doing so. They won't search, or read or try to learn anything. They just want quick and easy answers to make their phone more awesome..... And give nothing back to the community in the process.
XDA is a place to gain and share knowledge. Not a store for cool things that are free.
So, much kudos to the opening poster for actuality wanting to learn, instead of taking the quick and easy route. Great to see! ?
1. Flashing a 4.0+ ROM/Kernel when you're using Gingerbread
If you want use a Jellybean/Kitkat ROM firstly you should upgrade your device to stock 4.1.2 otherwise get ready for brick.
2. Flashing CoCore kernel when you're using AOSP ROMs
Also you can't use this perfect kernel on AOSP ROMs (Cyano-AOKP-PA...) For some reason cocafe didn't add support for these ROMs. But AOSP kernels are based on CoCore. Shortly don't try to flash CoCore kernel on AOSP ROMs.
3. Writing false code in terminal
As you remember; early of our development there wasn't simple tools like UKF (and Triangle Away didn't support us.) You had to write DD codes in Terminal Emulator for flashing kernel and resetting warranty. Stretch out your fingers because even if you write false a single letter GUESS WHAT hardbrick.
4. Disconnecting your Odin process
Don't f*ck with Odin when he works with your device. (AKA rooting, recovery or firmware flash) If you disconnect your device at the false time, maybe you won't see Android anymore.
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5. Flashing a China ROM when you're using Un-China device
Yes they have different things in their firmwares. If you didn't buy your Janice from China don't flash China firmwares.
6. Flashing a Gingerbread ROM when you're using Jellybean
You can't simply downgrade your device. You should have proper files for downgrading after you can flash any Gingerbread ROM/Firmware. MORE INFO
7. Ticking Re-Partition
If you're using Janice, re-partition is here for only downgrading. Don't use if you're rooting/flashing a regular firmware.
8. Dirty Installs
Clean install comes with stability. Dirty install might causes bootloops, softbricks or errors. It's your choice.
9. HAMMER
A hammer can cause too much thing.
So dear noobs (newbies), before spamming in Original dev threads or in inappropriate places to ask question about bla bla, take a look here, it may be useful! Good job King
When I read the above Act, like I was in an empire of Hammurabi with the sophistication of the technology, man. I love it. Very Helpful once. :good::good:
I'm so regreted that I flash a China version and 16G's pit .So I get a hard brick.No recovery .No downing.No any reaction with 301K plugin..... What can I do to save my I9070?
AceVincent said:
I'm so regreted that I flash a China version and 16G's pit .So I get a hard brick.No recovery .No downing.No any reaction with 301K plugin..... What can I do to save my I9070?
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Actually, what did you do with your device is? I read you mention PIT-16GB, if you want to downgrade your device to the stock GB? Or do you want to do an update of stock GB to stock JB?
Well, since you've mentioned PIT-16GB, then I assume that you want to downgrade your device to stock GB. Now, you need to consider is whether your device is 8GB or 16GB? If 8GB then use the PIT-8Gb. If 16Gb, then use PIT-16Gb when you flash through Odin. Try clicking on the "MORE INFO" above, then you will see a thread in how to downgrade your device.
Mmmh ... I guess my answer is too easy to digest. I just read your post on the other thread. Maybe you should do as suggested by Senior @shut_down
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AceVincent said:
I'm so regreted that I flash a China version and 16G's pit .So I get a hard brick.No recovery .No downing.No any reaction with 301K plugin..... What can I do to save my I9070?
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Go to service center, and maybe someone can do something with Jtag...
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Go to service center, and maybe someone can do something with Jtag...
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TPD-21 said:
Actually, what did you do with your device is? I read you mention PIT-16GB, if you want to downgrade your device to the stock GB? Or do you want to do an update of stock GB to stock JB?
Well, since you've mentioned PIT-16GB, then I assume that you want to downgrade your device to stock GB. Now, you need to consider is whether your device is 8GB or 16GB? If 8GB then use the PIT-8Gb. If 16Gb, then use PIT-16Gb when you flash through Odin. Try clicking on the "MORE INFO" above, then you will see a thread in how to downgrade your device.
Mmmh ... I guess my answer is too easy to digest. I just read your post on the other thread. Maybe you should do as suggested by Senior @shut_down
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Ok.Thanks for your replying
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Go to service center, and maybe someone can do something with Jtag...
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Well,this maybe my last chance You maybe do something to help him.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701363
Funny 9 things ...
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... but i think its "true based story"
I install twrp in my s advance Indian versoin.... But i got boot lop... Is any one still here to fix my problem... 2nd my cell having serious network isue...