[Q] Device in bootlloop + Can't access bootloader!!! HELPPPP - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My Nexus 5 is stuck on the splash screen. I have multirom installed so when i boot after the splash screen the multirom menu comes up. I select to boot the ROM but it never does. The splash screen shows up again and then the screen goes blank. When this happened I was doing nothing but just casual chatting on Whatsapp. I have been stuck many times and most of the times when multirom was installed. I always solved this by flashing factory image by booting into bootloader. But i can't even get to hold it in the bootloader. It just goes blank like the instance above. Please help!!!!!

Press and hold the power button for 20.seconds and see if it boots correctly then
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jd1639 said:
Press and hold the power button for 20.seconds and see if it boots correctly then
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I did the same everytime. The device switches off so I boot up normally by pressing the power button and then the thing I explained happens.

suneet mehta said:
I did the same everytime. The device switches off so I boot up normally by pressing the power button and then the thing I explained happens.
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Flash Factory Image?

GtrCraft said:
Flash Factory Image?
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I wish I could. I have written in the OP that the device doesn't stay at the bootloader. If there is any other way please guide me.

Press and hold the power button for 20, which should turn the device off.
then once its off, press and hold the power + vol up + vol down.
if you get there, flash the factory images using fastboot.

suneet mehta said:
I wish I could. I have written in the OP that the device doesn't stay at the bootloader. If there is any other way please guide me.
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You could try the secondary bootloader, hold both vol keys + power. But it sounds to me like hardware failure and rma may be in your future.
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jd1639 said:
You could try the secondary bootloader, hold both vol keys + power. But it sounds to me like hardware failure and rma may be in your future.
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I always thought that pressing both vol keys and power gets into secondary bootloader so I always used that, so in shot yes I was talking about the secondary bootloader in the OP. Just to be clear primary bootloader is by holding power and vol - key and plug into PC right? Even this didn't work for me. I just get a second to either go press vol up or down when the bootloader shows up. So either it shuts down or it restarts into the bootloader.

suneet mehta said:
I wish I could. I have written in the OP that the device doesn't stay at the bootloader. If there is any other way please guide me.
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Does it stays in download mode?
Press and hold power key for 15-20 secs to turn off your phone.
Press and hold volume_up key then connect the phone to the pc. You can release the the volume_up key if you see the Download mode screen.
If it stays in download mode then follow my guide about flash stock rom with LG flashtool. Link in my signature.

Guys I guess I got it figured. I guess my power button is stuck. Well it doesn't look so physically but it sure acts that way. For example, when I get into the bootloader for a second and I either press the vol up or down key, as soon as the second is over the option on-screen (power off or restart bootloader) is selected (i.e. the power button is implemented), and the device either powers off or restarts into bootloader. So I flicked my finger on it few times, once it booted normally but then again it looped and once the charging screen was shown and then it again looped. Can anyone suggest some solution?

suneet mehta said:
Guys I guess I got it figured. I guess my power button is stuck. Well it doesn't look so physically but it sure acts that way. For example, when I get into the bootloader for a second and I either press the vol up or down key, as soon as the second is over the option on-screen (power off or restart bootloader) is selected (i.e. the power button is implemented), and the device either powers off or restarts into bootloader. So I flicked my finger on it few times, once it booted normally but then again it looped and once the charging screen was shown and then it again looped. Can anyone suggest some solution?
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If it is stuck as such , try to reassemble it , watch some videos about power button rattle for N5 ,I guess then you can sort it out ?
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im also experiencing similar problem........i also want a solution without reassembling asap........and mine is rooted i cnt even take it to LG bcoz i cnt lock the bootloader......it simply doesnt stay at bootloader.......:crying::crying::crying:

blinqipa said:
If it is stuck as such , try to reassemble it , watch some videos about power button rattle for N5 ,I guess then you can sort it out ?
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I was asking because the button doesn't look physicallly stuck. I'll try to open it up.

ironclad1911 said:
im also experiencing similar problem........i also want a solution without reassembling asap........and mine is rooted i cnt even take it to LG bcoz i cnt lock the bootloader......it simply doesnt stay at bootloader.......:crying::crying::crying:
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If your power button is sticking, then you or a service depot have to fix it. There's nothing else to be done except physically fixing it.

ironclad1911 said:
im also experiencing similar problem........i also want a solution without reassembling asap........and mine is rooted i cnt even take it to LG bcoz i cnt lock the bootloader......it simply doesnt stay at bootloader.......:crying::crying::crying:
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Right there with you brother. I was thinking of openinng the back and taking the look without going much deeper but its risky. If I take it to lg they are gonna charge hefty but what other option we got?

suneet mehta said:
Right there with you brother. I was thinking of openinng the back and taking the look without going much deeper but its risky. If I take it to lg they are gonna charge hefty but what other option we got?
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well today i went to LG service center bcoz i didnt want to open it and software part i wasnt able to fix so i went there....it was rooted....unlocked bootloader and all and they will fix under warranty <3 .........motherboard components r ruined in my case....they told me this........

ironclad1911 said:
well today i went to LG service center bcoz i didnt want to open it and software part i wasnt able to fix so i went there....it was rooted....unlocked bootloader and all and they will fix under warranty <3 .........motherboard components r ruined in my case....they told me this........
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Ohh great I'm going tomorrow. I opened it but nothing seemed stuck or anything. I wish they treat me the same.
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ironclad1911 said:
well today i went to LG service center bcoz i didnt want to open it and software part i wasnt able to fix so i went there....it was rooted....unlocked bootloader and all and they will fix under warranty <3 .........motherboard components r ruined in my case....they told me this........
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They refused to take mine under warranty
Can you tell me which service center did you visit?! Are you in Mumbai?!
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suneet mehta said:
They refused to take mine under warranty
Can you tell me which service center did you visit?! Are you in Mumbai?!
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ohhh sad bro......i live in delhi.......they took mine.......by the way there is a warranty card in the box and there is a section which contains list of things which dont come under warranty.........nothing like software, rom, android etc are written there so try showing them that....im not sure but do try!!!

suneet mehta said:
They refused to take mine under warranty
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Since warranty is borked get a cutter, small piece of quality electrical tape ( to keep button up; TEMPORARY FIX ONLY!)) plastic Credit card and miniature Philips screwdriver and use your imagination I did it myself without any previous knowledge using this BELOW LINKED guide and my brain it's FAIRLY easy if your are careful with connectors and don't screw anything else.
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Nexus_5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzUj3fpI994
Vid about power button rattle fix (usefull for dissasembly):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ego0eXYwOms
check the teardown and stuff the little strips (1-2 mm squares) of tape with trial and error like kinda sort of a O-ring under the power button the ceramic key must "float" over the edges pieces of tape this IS VERY TRICKY it can be time consuming be patient you can use different material tape but I tried cloth etc and figured out 3M electrical tape was the best due to its softness and thickness... worked for me until I got my new untampered N5 ... good luck and use a clean desk for the sake of not losing parts! And before reassembling make sure you got just enough movement to press the beforementionned power key if you don't you'll have to re-open it and each time it's like asking the devil to kick your butt!
The more you will open it the worst the backdoor WILL GET LOOSE (battery cover pins are weak 3-4 times is kinda max X you can open it before getting loose) your can order B/Whites ones from them for 25$
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Whit...ing-Battery-Door-Vibrator-OEM/1694272462.html
Link is for white backdoor black are real easy to find and RED are more than 40$ everywhere still...
Good luck to all!

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Infuse 4G stuck in Infinite Bootloop on MIUI

I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
Download mode:
Remove battery.
Plug in usb phone to computer.
Hold vol. +\-
Insert battery.
When screen appears, press vol.+.
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I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
And I tried your instructions however it doesnt do anything, it just keeps looping the samsung logo and the battery
XDA Pilot said:
I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
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Then you haven't read enough.
Can you get to recovery ? (pull battery- re- install battery, hold vol +/- and power.)
Pony Express said:
Can you get to recovery ? (pull battery- re- install battery, hold vol +/- and power.)
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No I can not get into recovery mode. It is boot looped with the Samsung Screen
XDA Pilot said:
I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
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It's your power button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873129
mine will do that too just randomly shut of f and go into the Samsung loop, just don't give up, eventually u will be able to get into download mode (just like pony express describes above) if you keep at it.
Switch up which buttons you hold, this works for me , sometimes it will take up to 20 attempts. Dont give up.
The last package I installed was called "unbrick with root " for Odin seems to be more stable than all the others. It has 3 files in the zip one for pit, a pda, and a third for phone. Load them all into Odin, once you get into download mode. So far so good on my infuse. On ly time will tell
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XDA Pilot said:
I've read a few other threads but none of the solutions help.
So yeah its stuck in infinite bootloop, it flashes "Samsung" and then the battery in a never ending cycle.
I've tried holding volume +/- while plugging into my computer with odin without the battery but my phone doesnt even turn on when I do that.
Any help please?
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Oh yeah after your holding buttons and plug it in you need to put the battery back in, once you are in download mode you can take it back out if you want but if you dont put it back in you will never get there
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XDA Pilot said:
I do not know how to do Download Mode, nor do I know what that means. Thank you though
And I tried your instructions however it doesnt do anything, it just keeps looping the samsung logo and the battery
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OK... let's pause for a second here...
Once you escape that bowl of boot loops cereal, please.. don't do anything!!
Spend a lot of time reading and brushing up on as much as you can..
Download mode should have been one of the first things you learned about.. its how you get out of real bad binds that you might find your way into..
Tons of helpful people here and lots of information also..
drnecropolis said:
OK... let's pause for a second here...
Once you escape that bowl of boot loops cereal, please.. don't do anything!!
Spend a lot of time reading and brushing up on as much as you can..
Download mode should have been one of the first things you learned about.. its how you get out of real bad binds that you might find your way into..
Tons of helpful people here and lots of information also..
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Alright thanks, I found out what download mode was, and I found that the problem was just that the power button was a little dirty
I opened up my phone and cleaned out the internals near the power button. Works like a charm.
Hey homie, I had that same problem Coue weeks a go. I brought it to two different repair guys, one said it was the board that's fried, and the other said it was a software issue. I brought it back home and it turned out to be the power button. I had to take my phone apart,bought an air spray can and clean out the power button area. Now its working like brand new.
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jazenf said:
Hey homie, I had that same problem Coue weeks a go. I brought it to two different repair guys, one said it was the board that's fried, and the other said it was a software issue. I brought it back home and it turned out to be the power button. I had to take my phone apart,bought an air spray can and clean out the power button area. Now its working like brand new.
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I also got the same news from the repair guy. I used air spray on the inside and finally got into my phone. It's still touchy, but i just give it a good smack against the coffee table :/ So i'm downloading an app so I can shut off the screen with out using the power button.
THANK YOU!!!
I was having this same issue with my infuse, and I saw this while doing some research and it worked like a charm! I'm unbricked and up and running again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Infuse
I can go into that download mode but waht should I do next and do I need driver?
Pony Express said:
Download mode:
Remove battery.
Plug in usb phone to computer.
Hold vol. +\-
Insert battery.
When screen appears, press vol.+.
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[Q] Sidekick 4g Bootloop Please Help!!!

I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
Use heimdall n hold the volume buttons n enable flash bootlaoders
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@karose465 How old is the phone? If less than a year (doubtful), it should still be under warranty. Or you may be eligible for upgrade pricing: Fore example, "Customers with a Classic plan (two-year contract) are eligible for our lowest upgrade price on a new phone when at least 22 months have passed since their last phone upgrade. A new two-year contract is required to take advantage of best upgrade pricing. Of course, you can always upgrade a phone at any time, regardless of how many months have passed since your contract began."
For more info on Heimdall, just Google Heimdall Android.
Anyone with a sidekick contract ends earliest next march..
karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Try Odin...choose repartition and you're golden. This is someone that has bricked his phone many, many times. Odin will give you the original stock Froyo.
RicAndroid said:
Try Odin...choose repartition and you're golden. This is someone that has bricked his phone many, many times. Odin will give you the original stock Froyo.
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I think for him and myself, the biggest problem is being unable to get the phone to stay in download mode. For some reason, the battery won't charge and the phone itself continously turns off and on when plugged in. So the charge isn't holding, therefore nothing will stay on/open.
Im having the same problem. I have searched everywere and cannot find an answer that will fix it. If anyone can please help us fix this issue.
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gamingwiz said:
Im having the same problem. I have searched everywere and cannot find an answer that will fix it. If anyone can please help us fix this issue.
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I did some forum searching and found this. Hope it helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477838
Thanks ill check into that
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karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Hmm here is a link with for the ODIN and also provides some pretty cool roms that you might like to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538576
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karose465 said:
I am not rooted on this phone I am on stock 100% I have done nothing with this phone since purchased.. I did not try to install anything on this phone that could have caused this. But yesterday it just started on this bootloop. The screen just shows the T-mobile sidekick 4g logo then to black and over and over .... I have pulled the battery put it back in and it immediately bootloops. I don't even have to power on . It even bootloops with the charger plugged in the battery symbol bootloops. I tried to put the device into bootloader (pwr vol up/dwn) to do a factory reset. but the bootloader screen just flashes on for a second and then it goes right back into the bootloop.
It appears as if this is bricked but how is that possible on a stock device? I called t-mobile and they could not help. All they wanted to do is sell me a new phone.
Please help
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Hmm here is a link with for the ODIN and also provides some pretty cool roms that you might like to try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538576
Took the phone apart, put everything back. Still no luck
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EpicLordPhone said:
Took the phone apart, put everything back. Still no luck
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Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
Power Button Repair relating to Boot Loop
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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my Sidekick 4G is very old and just now went into bootloop... i googled the word and came across this forum.
As quoted above by previous poster that a power button repair was needed... I figured that I had nothing to lose, it being so old, I smashed the crap out of the Sidekick 4G on its power button. Lo and Behold, it booted into the system successfully.
SO... if no one has any qualms about smashing the crap out of their power button... give it a shot. It worked for me.
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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Thanks for the info, but is there anyway I could turn it on without the power button?
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EpicLordPhone said:
Thanks for the info, but is there anyway I could turn it on without the power button?
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I don't believe so ?
You can switch the power button to like the track pad or something but you need to edit the phones ettings somehow
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immorality said:
I don't believe so ?
You can switch the power button to like the track pad or something but you need to edit the phones ettings somehow
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Hmmm thanks, I might just try that!
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Mines stuck in a boot loop too.
I don't know if my Sidekicks problem is related to this or not. I rooted it and flashed it over to Glorious Overdose v5 on May 22nd this year and it's been running great. At least it was until last Friday, Sep 13. I was having trouble connecting to the WiFi at my house so I rebooted the phone. When it started to come back up a female voice started saying, "VooDoo lagfix has been disabled." "Converting /data and /system partitions." "Conversion time estimated 10 minutes."
I let it do it's thing and that's all it's been doing all weekend. I can get into recovery mode, I've tried restoring the phone from my backup with no success. I've even tried running through the process of setting up GOv5 again and it says it's successful, but the phone never boots up. It just stays in the same blasted bootloop and saying the same things over and over again about VooDoo. I've checked the VooDoo logs and there is an error file for the 13th and the logs following say "conversion." Can someone point me in the right direction as to what I can do to get my phone working again? Everything I've tried to research so far hasn't worked.
v5 hold both volume button, the track button and power button. Should put you into recovery mode. If not, you will have to put phone into download mode. You do this by taking out battery, then pluging into computer. When you reinsert battery hold volume down and power, if I remember correctly, and your download screen should come up. From your cp manually unroot it. Then it should be fixed, and just reroot it. I hope this was helpful
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No idea what I'm doing, precisely, but...
MythEdge said:
Dead thread but this is your answer - Your power button is shot. Need to have a new one put on. I know your problem has been fixed / replaced but for others still searching for answers...you need a power button repair.
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Hey, MythEdge. I'm not sure if you get notifications here or anything, but I registered to this site specifically to thank you; my phone ( Sidekick 4G, like OP ) bricked, and I smashed it against the table a few times ( you know, delicately... ) and it resurrected.
So thank you, sir; you were precisely correct. It worked on both of my phones, which had the exact same problem.
Just, wow. Thank you.
LathyrusRoots said:
Hey, MythEdge. I'm not sure if you get notifications here or anything, but I registered to this site specifically to thank you; my phone ( Sidekick 4G, like OP ) bricked, and I smashed it against the table a few times ( you know, delicately... ) and it resurrected.
So thank you, sir; you were precisely correct. It worked on both of my phones, which had the exact same problem.
Just, wow. Thank you.
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And almost a year later I log in and see this. Your most welcome. I haven't been working on phones for awhile but if I remember right, some models can be powered on by plugging the phone into a power source and when the phone vibrates or has a sign of life unplugging the unit. Some cables don't work and sometimes doing this via a computer can power up a device. Other than that, the other more dangerous way is to short out the pins on the bottom of the unit. I don't remember the pins but you can google a charge port diagram to help. I don't recommend doing this unless you have absolutely no other choice. Incidentally, this is why a phone will power itself on when a battery is put in and no other button is touched. The port is wet and corrosion has caused a link on the power pin and believe its pin 3. A simple cleaning with 90%+ rubbing alcohol solution will fix if cleaned quick enough.

[Q] Galaxy S3 Won't Boot Up

My phone won't boot up, it will go to the Samsung Galaxy SIII screen and then turn black. I'm pretty sure this isn't a boot loop as it shuts down. I was running CM 10.1 with stock kernel prior to this happening. What I am thinking is that this is a hardware issue, but my problem is that my phone is rooted which means that the warranty was voided. I've read on some forums that I could restore the factory settings with odin, but my phone will turn off after I hit my volume up button to proceed into download mode. Does anybody have any suggestions to what I should do?
Thank you for your time!
Can you go load into clockwork and install a different ROM?
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fawkiPhone said:
Can you go load into clockwork and install a different ROM?
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No, when I hold the volume up, home and power button, I do get the small blue text in the upper left corner. The thing is that it powers down as the text goes away.
Make sure you hold the buttons for a couple more seconds after the blue text appears, because I always let go right away so it just powers down
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Dude you press volume down not volume up. Pressing volume up, home and power buttons gets you into recovery mode while pressing volume down,home and power buttons gets you into download mode. How I know this is because it's not suppose to show a small blue text in download mode only in recovery mode. Instead you are supposed to see the android Andy and warning that you're about to install a custom OS.
Androideka5 said:
Make sure you hold the buttons for a couple more seconds after the blue text appears, because I always let go right away so it just powers down
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I do hold the buttons after, but it does shut down even when still holding the buttons. I am almost positive it is a hardware issue, but because I am rooted, Samsung or Verizon will not look into my problem.
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jmxc23 said:
Dude you press volume down not volume up. Pressing volume up, home and power buttons gets you into recovery mode while pressing volume down,home and power buttons gets you into download mode. How I know this is because it's not suppose to show a small blue text in download mode only in recovery mode. Instead you are supposed to see the android Andy and warning that you're about to install a custom OS.
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I know this. My phone won't go into either recovery or download. I was replying to the other comment where it asked if I could go into recovery or not.
You will have to send to Samsung as you didn't void their warranty.
jmxc23 said:
You will have to send to Samsung as you didn't void their warranty.
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I was under the impression that rooting and unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty, where did you get this information from?
There are 2 warranties one from Samsung and one from Verizon. Once rooted you have voided the Verizon warranty. Samsung warranty is for one year. You should know that companies like Samsung have warranties on their products which starts the moment you have purchased them. All consumers should know about the manufacturer warranty as this has been around for a long time so go to Samsung first since you pretty much voided Verizon warranty.
Alphagel said:
I was under the impression that rooting and unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty, where did you get this information from?
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Did you ever find a resolution to your problem? I think I have the same problem with my phone and Samsung is saying they wont send me a new one but they will try to fix my current one if I send it in.
SponsOne said:
Did you ever find a resolution to your problem? I think I have the same problem with my phone and Samsung is saying they wont send me a new one but they will try to fix my current one if I send it in.
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I sent my phone to Josh at Mobiletechvideos.com for repair. It cost me about $65. Samsung denied me, although because you got the chance, you should send it in. Most likely it will be free of charge, but don't quote me on this. I hope you get your phone fixed! Sorry for the lack of suggestions =/.
Good luck!
Hey by chance did you guys also have issues charging the phone?
Surge1223

[Q] Nexus 5 bootloop, can't access recovery

My Nexus 5 is stuck in a bootloop. Each time through the loop, it gets to the Google logo, and then reboots. Each loop takes about 3-4 seconds. If I hold the correct keys to get to the bootloader, it still keeps looping, just looping to the bootloader screen, not the Google logo screen. I have tried letting go of the keys after different lengths of time, and I can never get it to stay at the bootloader, it just keeps looping.
And so, I cannot access recovery.
I should not that this is the phone's behavior while it is plugged in. If it is unplugged, it immediately ceases the bootloop and just goes completely dead, unresponsive.
Any ideas, guys?
Thanks!
If you can access the bootloader it's fixable. Flash the factory image.
Deivore said:
My Nexus 5 is stuck in a bootloop. Each time through the loop, it gets to the Google logo, and then reboots. Each loop takes about 3-4 seconds. If I hold the correct keys to get to the bootloader, it still keeps looping, just looping to the bootloader screen, not the Google logo screen. I have tried letting go of the keys after different lengths of time, and I can never get it to stay at the bootloader, it just keeps looping.
And so, I cannot access recovery.
I should not that this is the phone's behavior while it is plugged in. If it is unplugged, it immediately ceases the bootloop and just goes completely dead, unresponsive.
Any ideas, guys?
Thanks!
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Leave out on the charger for a couple of hours and try again
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I had same problem. The power switch is stuck and needs to be replaced. BTW did you drop your N5 and after that this problem occurred ?
I got mine replaced at LG service center.
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Thanks for the info. Nope, I hadn't recently dropped it.
Deivore said:
My Nexus 5 is stuck in a bootloop. Each time through the loop, it gets to the Google logo, and then reboots. Each loop takes about 3-4 seconds. If I hold the correct keys to get to the bootloader, it still keeps looping, just looping to the bootloader screen, not the Google logo screen. I have tried letting go of the keys after different lengths of time, and I can never get it to stay at the bootloader, it just keeps looping.
And so, I cannot access recovery.
I should not that this is the phone's behavior while it is plugged in. If it is unplugged, it immediately ceases the bootloop and just goes completely dead, unresponsive.
Any ideas, guys?
Thanks!
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hi i have the same problem... i just kept fidgeting with the power button and tryin to pull it outwards till the phone actually switched onn..
i feel this usually happens on the weekend lol
are u on any ROM ... im on PA dunno if thats what causing this ?!
it may be the power button since that makes sense .. but i managed to turn my phone on past 3 weekends .. so it could be a software problem as well ??
jeetash said:
hi i have the same problem... i just kept fidgeting with the power button and tryin to pull it outwards till the phone actually switched onn..
i feel this usually happens on the weekend lol
are u on any ROM ... im on PA dunno if thats what causing this ?!
it may be the power button since that makes sense .. but i managed to turn my phone on past 3 weekends .. so it could be a software problem as well ??
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Software can't stop your phone from turning on If pulling out the power button allows it to boot.
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jeetash said:
hi i have the same problem... i just kept fidgeting with the power button and tryin to pull it outwards till the phone actually switched onn..
i feel this usually happens on the weekend lol
are u on any ROM ... im on PA dunno if thats what causing this ?!
it may be the power button since that makes sense .. but i managed to turn my phone on past 3 weekends .. so it could be a software problem as well ??
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It's the power button. I had the same issue on another device. It went away for awhile and then came back. Replacing the power button fixed it
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Same problem
rootSU said:
Software can't stop your phone from turning on If pulling out the power button allows it to boot.
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I am also facing same problem..
wat should I do ??
friendankit7 said:
I am also facing same problem..
wat should I do ??
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I think all the answers are in this thread already.
If it wont boot to bootloader and keeps rebooting, its power button issue and needs to be repaired
rootSU said:
I think all the answers are in this thread already.
If it wont boot to bootloader and keeps rebooting, its power button issue and needs to be repaired
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Is it possible to get the phone replaced ?
I bought it from Australia but am using it in India.
Is it possible to get it replaced it in India ?
friendankit7 said:
Is it possible to get the phone replaced ?
I bought it from Australia but am using it in India.
Is it possible to get it replaced it in India ?
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I.couldn't tell you. May be best to contact LG
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rootSU said:
I.couldn't tell you. May be best to contact LG
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Thanks
I will connect with Google Play Store.
jd1639 said:
It's the power button. I had the same issue on another device. It went away for awhile and then came back. Replacing the power button fixed it
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Yeap. Had the same problem. Saw this post. Used a multimeter to check the Power Button failure. Terminals are shown to be shorted, even when it is not clicked. Swap the button out with a newer button. Problem solved
Xpidey said:
Yeap. Had the same problem. Saw this post. Used a multimeter to check the Power Button failure. Terminals are shown to be shorted, even when it is not clicked. Swap the button out with a newer button. Problem solved
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If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase your newer button?
hi everyone
also had a boot loop issue.as soon as i plug in the power cable to charge it boot loops
got the power button replaced but its still not booting up?
any other ideas?
i can get into bootloader i can reboot or power off from there fine
if i chose recovery tho.it doesnt go into recovery>
help please
Mayur

[Q] Nexus 5 Rebooting By itself

Hi everyone...
I hope you will understand my problem because i'm getting crazy here...
So I have a Nexus 5 on CM12 official right now, but my problem already occurred on 5.0 Lollipop stock and unroot...
So here is the problem...
The problem can occurred either when i'm using the phone or when its locked.
1) When I use it, the power menu pops up by itself (just like if i was pressing the power button, but i'm not) and it restarts by itself... Then it boots up again, and does that over and over again... If i try to go away when the power menu pops up, it works for 2 sec and then the power menu comes back over and over...
2) If it's locked, either it turn the screen on and then does the same thing than above, or it just restarts the damn thing without anything on the screen...
I don't know if it's clear enough... But i'm getting really angry at this... So if you can't help me, i guess i will to go ahead and by the Nexus 6...
thank you all for your help !
You're power button is stuck. You need to seek service, or Google how to fix/replace it yourself.
Good luck!
No it's not...
I can still use it when i want it... And it doesnt happen all the time... It could be good for 2 days, and then do it again...
Plus, it's like the phone is pressing the screen it self... Since its not because you press the power button that it re starts...
SaZh047 said:
No it's not...
I can still use it when i want it... And it doesnt happen all the time... It could be good for 2 days, and then do it again...
Plus, it's like the phone is pressing the screen it self... Since its not because you press the power button that it re starts...
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I have to agree with darth, sounds like a power button to me too. You said it happens on stock as well as custom roms so it's sounds like hardware not software.
Hey, @Darth when did you become a forum moderator? Congrats man!
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I still bet then that it's a wonky power button. It may not act up all the time.
Flash a clean stock image or even another rom. If it's the same, it's the button. Or another hardware issue anyway.
It's the power button. It's a common issue with the N5.
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No it's not...
I can still use it when i want it... And it doesnt happen all the time... It could be good for 2 days, and then do it again...
Plus, it's like the phone is pressing the screen it self... Since its not because you press the power button that it re starts...
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Lol
jd1639 said:
I have to agree with darth, sounds like a power button to me too. You said it happens on stock as well as custom roms so it's sounds like hardware not software.
Hey, @Darth when did you become a forum moderator? Congrats man!
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Thanks my friend! Very recently. ???

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