Hi all. I have a Motorola Xoom that will not boot. My daughter had installed a lot of apps on it and decided to do a factory reset on it. It had cyanogen 10.1 (I think).
It all seemed to work until she tried to open the browser which would openn and close very quickly and Google Play was unavailable.
Before I could have a proper look into it my son said something about upgrade came up and clicked on it. He reports that it all went well and said successful but when it restarted it loads up the boot screen which it stays on and gets no further.
It had TWRP installed on it but I cant seem to get to it.
Im able to access it via adb command prompt but not sure what I should be doing with it.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Edit: Right i can get it to TWRP recovery and tried to install cyanogen 11 via adb sideload but i'm unable to do it (I don't think adb can see the device if that makes sense) fastboot commands work but I don't know how to install cyanogen via fastboot.
In my device manager a yellow exclamation mark appears next to android and I dont know what drivers to install to remedy that problem (why adb not working I think)
Edit 2: All working now. Installed the missing driver via a link I found on the net and was able to install cyanogen via sideload
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I thought I had rooted the xoom 4G, but apparently fastboot was all that installed. I installed quick boot and it said I do not have access to root.
I have rooted both an hp touchpad and a toshiba thrive...I just don't get this.
debugging is on...
adb is installed...
is there an "easy" way like one-click and all (but the rom) is installed?
is the command prompt coming up when you open up the android sdk tools on your computer, or do you get a half second flicker of a black and white screen then nothing. If just the flicker, then something with sdk isn't up to date.
If you don't know what I am talking about, then you need to read the guide again, and prob a couple others a few times before attempting this
I attempted again, now its rooted and rom'd.
Hey All,
I know there are hundreds of people who have had this issue and fixed it but i have tried everything i can think of.
Phone wont go past google logo, can get into stock recovery/download mode. ADB only picks it up when its waiting to receive an update through the stock recovery (adb), but it wont let me push an update, and i cant send any commands to the device. moving from that screen looses the device in adb.
Have a version of CM9 in a downloads folder on the device, tried to install that using stock and it gets half way though, same thing happens with anything i try to install through stock recovery (Clockwork, CM, Kernals, etc) - error Installation Aborted.
Currently using my Mac, and in progress of downloading linux to attempt one of the other tools.
Any ideas? Not an expert so need step by step links, and lots of stating the obvious (sorry!)
Thanks for your help.
Andy
Hi there,
i have a huge problem. As there was no warrenty left for my One S I thought about to change the firmware to CM11.
I have to admit that i don't have any experience in doing such things, but i thought, it couldnt go wrong if i follow a tutorial.
So at first i unlocked the bootloader via HTC website and istalled TWRP 2.7.1 (latest version). Everything went well, I placed the ROM into the phones root directory, started the recovery and then whiped it before choosing install and selected the file. After about 30 seconds the phone reported the step was successful and i pressed reboot. Then there was the HTC starting screen and then a black screen.
After that i had no reaction but the blinking buttons when i press the power button for a longer time. But it changes nothing. No normal boot. No access to fastboot. Only if i connect it to my PC there is an aditional device to see, but whitout any access.
I know I did wrong but i have no idea what or how to fix it. I hope you can help me.
ElDorado1993
Now i found a way to get access to fastboot again, but i dont really know what to do now.
Can you give me an detailed tutorial, for jelly bean or kitkat (dont matter) that is surely working now?
My main problem is that i can't copy my files into the root directory as i cant boot the phone.
Does it show up in computer connected devices?
If it does, download stock kernel and ROM and upload to phone and go into recovery[power +volume up while off] and flash them both kernel first.
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The problem is the phone wasnt ever shown as device on the pc (like a flash drive) since version 4.1 so I allways needed some tricks like airdroid. So i suppose i need adb commands to copy files and i dont have so much experience in doing this.
Do you know how to use adb?You don't need adb I just wanted to know to see if it shows up there and not on computer you simply need to install the drivers.Try holding down all 3 buttons to see if it powers down. Do what it says http://www.technewscentral.co.uk/enter-fastbootbootloader-mode-htc-one/id_7930 if works go into fast boot. Does it say locked or unlocked. If unlocked go herehttps://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver and get the windows installer if your on windows.
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I now found out how adb and fastboot are working, but the main problem now is, that it says the sdcard cant be mounted. I tried this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25557817#post25850720 but i dont know how to do the first step. Du i need an extra file and where do i get it from and how to use it. As long as i dont get back this access, i couldnt install any OS. I tried also sideload. It was able to copy but cant install because of the missing sdcard access.
I hope you can help me to become my phone running again.
Go here http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xWmnHwkDrKk but first type adb devices in cmd. If it shows ur HTC type adb shell and and type mount sdcard next to the "#" once it appears although you should be using the fastboot shell not adb commands.adb should only work on a powered on device or you can use fast boot in cmd while phone is in fastboot not recovery(you did say the phone can go into fast boot right?). Just make sure you got the right drivers and both fast boot and adb. You should get Koush's Universal drivers from my previous post since some phones have multiple drivers and MAY cause problems with cmd. Also HTC one S doesn't have expandable storage correct?
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Wow. Now I incidentally soft bricked my phone again if you would believe it and nothing works this time.
Have you been able to fix?
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Okay, i forgot to write but adb and fastboot are working on my Mac. I use the Mac because Win 8.1 has the known driver problems.
I tried a lot now, but i recognized maybe the main problem. My phone is still S-ON in bootloader. For sure thats the problem. Do I need to get rid of it and how do I do. The tutorial i used hasn't mentioned this step, maybe the person was still S-OFF.
The first thing i try now is to flash the original recovery, lock the bootloader and execute the original signed RUU to get back the original software first. Im going on holiday on tuesday and it would be a pitty without the phone. When I get it working i will leave it, and thy it again, when I'm back. Otherwise.......****
Use this tutorialhttp://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-to/fix-soft-bricked-htc-one-by-flashing-new-rom-via-adb-0154361/unless its the one you used already. From boot loader you were supposed to have gone to fastboot.boot loader has to be unlocked.From fast boot you flash TWRP.IMG which happens to have a special adb side load feature under advanced options. There you upload another ROM and kernel.here is the full list of supported devices as I don't know what variant or carrier you havehttp://teamw.in/twrp_view_all_devicesAlso, a stock kernel is optional but it always seems to fix my problems.
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Thank you. But I already did it like this. The issue is, than after using sideload successfully the installation fails because of the known "unable to mount storage" text. And i don't know what to do wrong.
Like I already said, my phone is still S-ON, but can this make a difference?
Now i got it to bring the stock ROM running again, and as I'm on holiday for a few days I'm happy it is working again.
But one thing is left. It seems like there is no 3G/HSDPA connection now, only EDGE. I dont know what went wrong. Did you hear about this problem.
By the way, my phone is the standalone version whithout any provider.
Search the forums about edge only. There is a huge thread on this.
Hello Xda community, I open this thread after two days of reading and trying different ways to solve my problem.
My Nexus 5 runs Android 5.1.1 which I got OTA, I've never Rooted, installed any ROMS or done anything that might violate the system or the warranty.:angel:
Few days ago I downloaded some crappy program to my PC called Wondershare Dr.Fone (BURN IN HELL !!!) that was suppose to recover my deleted photoes from the Nexus, during the process of syncing etc.. it asked me to open developer settings and turn ON debugging mode.. which I did... and after about 30-40 minutes of "working" I realized it FROZE
The program didn't have any "Abort" button, and it was already late, so I just disconnected my Nexus, and after a moment it restarted and went into Bootloop
First I waited about an hour to realize it was infinite, then I tried going into Recovery Mode and deleting Cache Partition then restarting... it also didn't help, whenever I tried to turn it off, it was just turning on again, showing the Google Logo and then bashing those infinite Spinning Google Ballz in my face (I can turn off the phone using the Bootloader which works just fine, but it doesn't helps with the bootloop)...
The next whole day I was trying to at least recover my photos and videos, hoping that I can use the ADB to Pull the Camera folder out... I tried to install maaaany Google USB drivers following the steps of dozen tutorials, downloaded the SDK Manager and tried to install them thru Google server, and even Installed Naked Drivers with Windows 8.1 Signature Check Disabled... and tried it on 3 different PCs (win 8.1 and 7) the result was the same: Nexus 5 remained invisible until I Clicked in recovery mode "ADB Sideload.." in which case my Nexus 5 appeared in Device manager under Other Devices section (which let me install the drivers) otherwise it was invisible for my PCs...
The problem: whenever I was lunching the ADB from it's folder and typing "adb devices" I saw some sort of serial number, and "Sideload" next to it (while in other tutorials people have the word "Device" instead) and every command such as "adb usb" or "adb pull /sdcard/" or "adb pull /Camera/" result in "Error: closed" :crying:
In despair I tried to Factory reset my Nexus, and after about an hour of wiping, it allowed me to reboot which ended up in another infinite Bootloop....
I don't know what to do now, I don't live in the States and don't have warranty, I feel it's really unfair how after preserving my Nexus and it's Stock OS for so long... some Dr.fone bull**** broke it...
Please help me save my Nexus
Yea well... I knew nobody would give a crap in here... >.>
iJutsu said:
Yea well... I knew nobody would give a crap in here... >.>
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[sarcasm]Way to stay positive.[/sarcasm]
You said you've tried doing a factory reset and that your system detects your device while in sideload mode on the stock recovery, correct? If so, have you at least tried sideloading the stock system update? Could be worth a shot at least.
Or with the driver issues, have you looked into opening device manager and see if it reads any kind of connection when hooked up not under sideload?
When adb is in sideload mode, you cant use any of the normal adb operations, like pull or push.
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You said you've tried doing a factory reset and that your system detects your device while in sideload mode on the stock recovery, correct? If so, have you at least tried sideloading the stock system update? Could be worth a shot at least.
Or with the driver issues, have you looked into opening device manager and see if it reads any kind of connection when hooked up not under sideload?
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Factory reset didn't give any results, just destroyed any hope of recovering the photos I had onboard...
The system did detect my device for some time only when I activated the "ADB Sideload.." in the Recovery mode, but it wasn't same as in most guides and tutorials I've seen... When I typed the command "adb devices" it showed "4bd...serial.. Sideload", while according to tutorials it should be detected as "4bd.... Device"... Also I think the phone should get detected even without pushing the "Adb Sideload"... but the main problem is that every command results in "Error: Closed" so I can Pull or Push or Sideload anything since it's always same error"... which made me think perhaps the drivers aren't Okey, but I tried every Nexus 5/Google driver I could find, and I really doubt it's the drivers fault.
As I said the device remains invisible both in Device Manager and in Devices and Printers, until I click the Adb Sideload on the Nexus...
Factory Reset didn't work even tho I've never did any root or install Stock ROM or Kernel or anything of that sort, makes me wonder if that Dr.Fone crap app actually bricked my phone...
Thanks for trying to help
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When adb is in sideload mode, you cant use any of the normal adb operations, like pull or push.
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Aw... that's what I suspected... But activating the ADB sideload is the only way to make my Nexus 5 visible when I type "adb devices".... Does the fact that my PC can see it during ADB Sideload means that the Drivers are installed correctly? what may be the problem then? uff..
Have u tried this
Since you dont mind losing your data, I guess u already did a factory reset, I seriously suggest trying this guide. Read carefully. It worked perfectly for me which was in bootloop after 5.1.1 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-stuck-boot-loop-lollipop-t3098632
So, I wanted to go to the newly released snapshot of CM12, so I decided to update my TWRP as well. Turns out, that was a terrible mistake, because not only did it not work (so I can't go into recovery), but I believe I soft-bricked my phone, because I cannot boot into it regularly. I can still go into the bootloader (which means I can use ADB), but that's it. Hitting recovery in the bootloader is an infinite screen, and booting regularly is an infinite screen. I followed this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWj_1KHbuY . After it didn't work, I did a command that cleared the cache of my phone, and tried the same thing again. Now my phone is not working, and I'm going to cry myself to sleep. Please help.
Right now I am on a Mac that I've never used ADB on before, so it doesn't recognize my phone, so I cannot use it. If there is a way around confirming the ADB connection from my phone and forcing ADB to work with it, that would be good to know. I will be back to my PC that knows my phone on Sunday, so I can do that then.
Is an RUU the best thing to do? I'm fine with losing everything on the phone.
Hmm i installed the latest verison of twrp with my mac via fastboot ( followed directions from twrp site for the commands). I would try to get adb/fastboot to work on your mac first and maybe try to fastboot flash twrp again? and if that does not work i would just do a RUU honestly, but i'm sure someone smarter than me can chime in and get it resolved . For instructions to install adb/fastboot on a mac i followed this http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/ If it does not recognize your device try installing htc sync manager.
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So, I wanted to go to the newly released snapshot of CM12, so I decided to update my TWRP as well. Turns out, that was a terrible mistake, because not only did it not work (so I can't go into recovery), but I believe I soft-bricked my phone, because I cannot boot into it regularly. I can still go into the bootloader (which means I can use ADB), but that's it. Hitting recovery in the bootloader is an infinite screen, and booting regularly is an infinite screen. I followed this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HWj_1KHbuY . After it didn't work, I did a command that cleared the cache of my phone, and tried the same thing again. Now my phone is not working, and I'm going to cry myself to sleep. Please help.
Right now I am on a Mac that I've never used ADB on before, so it doesn't recognize my phone, so I cannot use it. If there is a way around confirming the ADB connection from my phone and forcing ADB to work with it, that would be good to know. I will be back to my PC that knows my phone on Sunday, so I can do that then.
Is an RUU the best thing to do? I'm fine with losing everything on the phone.
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You could go find the ruumode-flashable recovery that I think is in one of dottat's ruu threads (5.0.1 one I think). Then change the name of the file to 0p6bimg.zip and flash it in bootloader. That should flash twrp to a phone without adb/fastboot.