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[SOLVED] Soft Brick on rooted N5 running 4.4.2

All,
I got myself into a bit of pickle and could use some advice.
First, device information:
Nexus 5 Hammerhead D821(E)
Hw version rev_11
Bootloader version HHZ11k
Secure boot enabled
lock state unlocked
I think it's 4.4.2 or 4.4.3. I haven't installed KitKat.
Also running some xposed modules and Teamwin recovery but haven't flashed a rom or kernel
The issue
About an hour ago I got into the com.android.systemui. The screen keeps flashing and I'm lucky if I can power off the device. No chance of starting an app or getting into settings. When the device is powered up I can not access file folders through Explorer, in bootloader the device is not even recognized.
I figure I need to do a factory reset but seeing that I can't reach settings I don't know how to do this exactly (I assume it's OK to do with a rooted device that's still running the custom ROM?) Should I do it through TWRP? And if so, how do I proceed? I've read a few threads that deal with similar issues but I haven't found a manual that I feel fits completely which make some uncomfortable to try.
Thanks very much in advance,
T
Also, I just found this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...l-06-03-14-one-click-factory-restore-t2513937
Would that be the right way to go?

First of all there isn't such thing as a "soft brick" It's either bricked or it's not.
You said you haven't "installed KitKat", well 4.4.x is KK. You sure you know what you're doing?
I suggest you see the first link of my signature and read some threads before you proceed with doing anything further to your device. You should be able to reflash factory images.

Lethargy said:
First of all there isn't such thing as a "soft brick" It's either bricked or it's not.
You said you haven't "installed KitKat", well 4.4.x is KK. You sure you know what you're doing?
I suggest you see the first link of my signature and read some threads before you proceed with doing anything further to your device. You should be able to reflash factory images.
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Thanks for the swift reply Lethargy,
I referred to softbrick as in I can still boot but it gets into a loop I can't get out of. Apologies for the confusion re KitKat, I meant I hadn't installed 4.4.4.
I actually just ran the One click recover in the thread I mentioned and it worked like a charm, can use the phone again so marking this as solved!

Taeglian said:
Thanks for the swift reply Lethargy,
I referred to softbrick as in I can still boot but it gets into a loop I can't get out of. Apologies for the confusion re KitKat, I meant I hadn't installed 4.4.4.
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That would be a "bootloop" or non-boot, not a "soft-brick".
Taeglian said:
I actually just ran the One click recover in the thread I mentioned and it worked like a charm, can use the phone again so marking this as solved!
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Cool. But I do still suggest you have a look at various threads in the first link of my signature to learn a little more.

[Q] It's been 4 days and I still can't fix this bootloop!

Okay I had an L rom for about a month maybe less. Then Friday night, it just turns off and now all I see is flying colors.
In the ask any question thread I asked and some really awesome dudes were trying to help me but all of their solutions were in vain.
I used method 1 and 2 of the return to stock.
I made sure I followed EVERY step. Still nothing, it's been trying to boot for far far too long.
I really need my phone, and I'm not sure what else to do. I can't jump because I'm broke and that tamper flag is up.
Can someone help me? I have teamveiwer if it helps.
Also I should say I get several errors I think, like no recovery.sig or boot.sig when I clearly just flashed them.
Why do I get these errors? Is nobody else having the same problem as me? I'm getting really frustrated and to anyone who helps me solve my problem will get my oatmeal raisin cookie recipe (Not kidding, that's serious).
Please somebody help me. Ill be constantly refreshing this page so if you have any questions I will answer them.

Have you booted into the bootloader and used a Google bat file to flash the device completely clean?
Sent from my Android 5.0 Nexus 5

Yes

Follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
Download "15 second adb installer" if you're having issues with adb or fastboot commands
Ignore the .sig errors
Worst case scenario flash each file one by one if flash all.bat doesn't work
Post up what happens after you run flash all.bat too

Have you tried flashing the KitKat factory images instead of Lollipop?

RaggleFraggles said:
Yes
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Then you must have corrupt hardware, can you not send it back to Google for fix/replacement?
Sent from my Android 5.0 Nexus 5

Either the op fixed the phone and is now celebrating by getting very drunk, or he smashed his phone out of frustration and doesn't care anymore lol.
Either way he's not refreshing this page constantly like he said

I didn't get the insurance or the warranty or nothing

No its still broken but I end up having to help my friend cause he car broke down all day.

No I didn't really want kitkat again, I really wanted to keep L. Ill try it when I can though.

I did both ways, flash all and flash manually but neither worked.

RaggleFraggles said:
No I didn't really want kitkat again, I really wanted to keep L. Ill try it when I can though.
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Whether you want it or not, try flashing KitKat just to see if it will boot

jsgraphicart said:
Whether you want it or not, try flashing KitKat just to see if it will boot
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Downloading it now

RaggleFraggles said:
Downloading it now
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Any luck?

Neither worked in what sense? What happens when u flash? Errors? We can't really help much unless u give us info to go on lol
Sent From Bacon

Someone got to find a fix for this

[Q] Error with OTA update on Stock Android

So I'm running completely stock, never rooted Android 5.0 on my Nexus 5. I got the 5.0.1 update today and when I go to install, it gives me the dead android pic with "error". Anybody else having the same issue? Also, would me enabling developer options have anything to do with it?
P.S. Already cleared my cache partition and it's still giving me the error.

Oh sweet jesus, how many more threads like this we going to have.
You modified /system in some way. Read one of the million threads already here on the forum with similar problem.

beekay201 said:
Oh sweet jesus, how many more threads like this we going to have.
You modified /system in some way. Read one of the million threads already here on the forum with similar problem.
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or just give it out so we noobs can easily be guided?

beekay201 said:
Oh sweet jesus, how many more threads like this we going to have.
You modified /system in some way. Read one of the million threads already here on the forum with similar problem.
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Except, like I said, I didn't. I did not root or unlock the bootloader or play around with the phone at all, strictly for this reason. I didn't want to go through the struggle of factory resetting my device every now and then. The closest thing to "modifying" the phone was me unlocking developer settings and I was asking if that could have something to do with it.
Every other thread on the forums has to do with people rooting so no, it's not like one of the millions of other threads.

Describe more.

The best way to update is by flashing the factory image in fastboot, i don`t trust/hate OTA`s personaly

I updated from kitkat to Lollipop with no issues from the OTA update. That was really recent and I haven't changed anything having to do with the system since then. Yet the 5.0.1 update is giving me the error message.
I'm trying to avoid doing a factory reset as that was the main reason that I've kept the phone completely stock. I figured not rooting the phone would let me update in peace and, since it's a nexus, it's been enough to handle my needs without any customization.

kubus908 said:
I updated from kitkat to Lollipop with no issues from the OTA update. That was really recent and I haven't changed anything having to do with the system since then. Yet the 5.0.1 update is giving me the error message.
I'm trying to avoid doing a factory reset as that was the main reason that I've kept the phone completely stock. I figured not rooting the phone would let me update in peace and, since it's a nexus, it's been enough to handle my needs without any customization.
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Is your bootloader unlocked? I don't know why the ota isn't working but something must have changed on your device
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jd1639 said:
Is your bootloader unlocked? I don't know why the ota isn't working but something must have changed on your device
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Just double checked and nope, bootloader is locked. Yeah :/ I was trying to see if it's an issue with anybody else on completely stock devices. So far mine is a no go, even though the 5.0 update worked flawlessly. Why would the 5.0 update go through, yet the 5.0.1 believes the system has been modified..?

kubus908 said:
Just double checked and nope, bootloader is locked. Yeah :/ I was trying to see if it's an issue with anybody else on completely stock devices. So far mine is a no go, even though the 5.0 update worked flawlessly. Why would the 5.0 update go through, yet the 5.0.1 believes the system has been modified..?
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Well, there's a way to get the ota but it is going to be tedious. It involves rooting with towelroot, then using bootunlocker from the play store. That'll allow you to unlock the bootloader without wiping your device. Then you'll need to flash the system, boot, and recovery image with fastboot from the 5.0 factory image. Then do the ota.
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jd1639 said:
Well, there's a way to get the ota but it is going to be tedious. It involves rooting with towelroot, then using bootunlocker from the play store. That'll allow you to unlock the bootloader without wiping your device. Then you'll need to flash the system, boot, and recovery image with fastboot from the 5.0 factory image. Then do the ota.
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May as well skip the ota if you're going to go through this process.
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digitLIX said:
or just give it out so we noobs can easily be guided?
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Or wait for the next time the question is asked.
Should be any minute now.

Thanks! I may just wait until the next update and see if there's a chance it'll work. Or I may just have to do a fresh new install which I am not looking forward to at all Lol. But thank you for your help!

Uhhhh, ok. So I'm not exactly sure what happened. I figured I'd give the OTA another try because why not...and it worked I noticed it downloaded a bigger file too, 30ish mb as opposed to the 13mb OTA that would give me an error. Not sure if I got sent a wrong update file or what, but if your issue comes close to what I experienced, just keep trying the OTA update. I'm also on T-Mobile (phone bought directly from T-Mobile) in case that makes any difference.

[Q] Stuck in twrp recovery after ota update, help!

Please help! I clicked to update my lg g#3 on at&t and now it is stuck in twrp recovery and I can't get it to restart normally. I had no IDea this would be a problem as this is the first time I have tried to update since I installed twrp. whe what do I do? Help

Jaison33056 said:
Please help! I clicked to update my lg g#3 on at&t and now it is stuck in twrp recovery and I can't get it to restart normally. I had no IDea this would be a problem as this is the first time I have tried to update since I installed twrp. whe what do I do? Help
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Can't update with custom recovery.. Flash tool back to KitKat and hang out in the lounge...
2SHAYNEZ

shayneflashindaily said:
Can't update with custom recovery.. Flash tool back to KitKat and hang out in the lounge...
2SHAYNEZ
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I don't know what "Flash tool back to KitKat and hang out in the lounge" means?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2820827
2SHAYNEZ

Go to YouTube and search lg g3 boot loop, scroll down to the video by zedomax (how to unroot/unbrick lg g3!)
This video helped me, I did the exact same thing a few months ago! Hope this helps, I know how frightening it is.

Jaison33056 said:
Please help! I clicked to update my lg g#3 on at&t and now it is stuck in twrp recovery and I can't get it to restart normally. I had no IDea this would be a problem as this is the first time I have tried to update since I installed twrp. whe what do I do? Help
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Hey, I got you. I had the exact same problem yesterday... It was infuriating.
So boot to TWRP, plug your phone into your computer, then in TWRP go to advanced and hit enable MTP. This should allow your computer to access the G3's files after you've connected it. If you can't, google for the LG PC drivers for your model (it's easy).
Here's the zip you need to place on your device:
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G3/flash2/LG_G3_Flash2FixStuckRecovery.zip
Then just flash it and you're golden!
OP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/fix-stuck-custom-recovery-trying-ota-t2907508

Have a look at this
Jaison33056 said:
Please help! I clicked to update my lg g#3 on at&t and now it is stuck in twrp recovery and I can't get it to restart normally. I had no IDea this would be a problem as this is the first time I have tried to update since I installed twrp. whe what do I do? Help
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Hi, Have a look at this guide: http://www.mylgphones.com/lg-g2-bricked-keeps-going-right-back-to-the-recovery
It work on LG G2 model which stuck in twrp recovery.
Wish this helps!

CITIZEN INSANE, Your fix worked perfectly!
CitizenInsane said:
Hey, I got you. I had the exact same problem yesterday... It was infuriating.
So boot to TWRP, plug your phone into your computer, then in TWRP go to advanced and hit enable MTP. This should allow your computer to access the G3's files after you've connected it. If you can't, google for the LG PC drivers for your model (it's easy).
Here's the zip you need to place on your device:
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G3/flash2/LG_G3_Flash2FixStuckRecovery.zip
Then just flash it and you're golden!
OP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/fix-stuck-custom-recovery-trying-ota-t2907508
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Citizen Insane, I think I love you! I was at my wits end. I literally stopped trying to fix it and decided when the at&t store opened I would go buy a new phone. Then I saw I had a new message on this post. Your fix absolutely worked like a charm and REALLY saved my bacon! I am fairly new to XDA but you saved me $700 for the cost of the new phone and I would really like to thank you! Is there anything I can do to thank you (like donate $20 to you or something)? Please let me know, man. I don't know what I would have done without your help! HUGE THANKS!!!

Really... Lol smh ...mods please close thread
2SHAYNEZ

@Jaison33056 Which OTA update caused the boot loop,the KitKat 4.4.2 D85010F or the one for Lollipop? If the one for Lollipop you may have inadvertently found a way to have a custom recovery installed with stock Lollipop firmware! Sorry if this is already general knowledge. Just got my D850 LG G3 and trying to learn all there is to have it running a custom recovery with a rooted stock Lollipop ROM ).

Jaison33056 said:
Citizen Insane, I think I love you! I was at my wits end. I literally stopped trying to fix it and decided when the at&t store opened I would go buy a new phone. Then I saw I had a new message on this post. Your fix absolutely worked like a charm and REALLY saved my bacon! I am fairly new to XDA but you saved me $700 for the cost of the new phone and I would really like to thank you! Is there anything I can do to thank you (like donate $20 to you or something)? Please let me know, man. I don't know what I would have done without your help! HUGE THANKS!!!
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Your sincere appreciation is my reward as an XDA noobie myself. Just glad to help out <3

MaMMiTs said:
@Jaison33056 Which OTA update caused the boot loop,the KitKat 4.4.2 D85010F or the one for Lollipop? If the one for Lollipop you may have inadvertently found a way to have a custom recovery installed with stock Lollipop firmware! Sorry if this is already general knowledge. Just got my D850 LG G3 and trying to learn all there is to have it running a custom recovery with a rooted stock Lollipop ROM ).
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The OTA bootloop was caused by the 5.0 Lollipop update. After using the fix from citizen insane it was clear that I was still on 4.4.2 KitKat. The phone quickly attempted to force me to update to lollipop again, so again I was forced to use citizen insane fix again, with the addition of shutting off OTA updates after the fix was completed through the hidden menus in the phone app. Then I quickly flashed Cyanogenmod 12 nightlies to avoid the dreaded OTA update yet again! What a pain in the ass, but on the bright side I absolutely love CM 12! My phone has never performed better. Thanks for everyone's help on XDA!

Hey Jaison does your picture messaging work after flashing CM12? Mine stopped working but texting and phone calls still work.

Can't update to YNG1TAS2I3 OTA

Hey guys,
i wanted to update my OPO with the last incremental update, but when i press update on the phone it restarts into TWRP and does nothing.
If i try to flash it from TWRP it gives me this error... (its the last TWRP).
What can i do?
Thanks guys

byte37 said:
Hey guys,
i wanted to update my OPO with the last incremental update, but when i press update on the phone it restarts into TWRP and does nothing.
If i try to flash it from TWRP it gives me this error... (its the last TWRP).
What can i do?
Thanks guys
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First, you posted in the wrong section! This section is for development projects.
Also, have you installed a different version of CM12s? The zip is not flashing because it sees a modification to the firmware you're running, or it's a bad download .

Qrze said:
First, you posted in the wrong section! This section is for development projects.
Also, have you installed a different version of CM12s? The zip is not flashing because it sees a modification to the firmware you're running, or it's a bad download .
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Damn, sorry about that, btw nope, a month ago i rooted the phone and installed TWRP and so wiped all, i also saw that it sees i have 4.4.2 but cant understand why...
PS. i cant change the section right?

byte37 said:
Damn, sorry about that, btw nope, a month ago i rooted the phone and installed TWRP and so wiped all, i also saw that it sees i have 4.4.2 but cant understand why...
PS. i cant change the section right?
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Help is on the way, don't worry about the thread moving .
Can you screenshot your Settings->About Phone

Qrze said:
Help is on the way, don't worry about the thread moving .
Can you screenshot your Settings->About Phone
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Thanks mate btw here it is

byte37 said:
Thanks mate btw here it is
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Here try this, flash cyangen's recovery and try updating again. I don't know if that will do anything but it's worth a try!

It was told a zillion times. Either cyanogen recovery or download the full rom update instead of the delta OTA (full can be flashed via TWRP).

Look around the oneplus forums, I had the same problem. I managed to find the file and flash it with twrp without having to do the whole rom. The battery got better along with touch screen fixes
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Done, thanks guys!