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Bootloop problem. Cannot access recovery. Cannot restart.. One X

Hey
I just got a huge bootloop while attempting to flash new Venom Room to my HTC One X. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1868236
I cannot access the recovery.. After restart (power button+volume down) i can get to bootloader section, but when i try to get into recovery, the phone just restart and stop on the white htc screen.
I already tried to reinstall recovery. Installation was successful, but the problem persists..
Before i had Incert Coins room.
The phone is unlocked, new recovery is installed
Please, help

If you had Insert Coin working on your phone, you have an international (Tegra3) version of the One X. This forum (and the Venom ROM you linked) are for the Snapdragon S3 version. Completely different hardware.
If I'm correct, you flashed a ROM for the wrong phone. Try running the RUU for your phone, but if that doesn't work you may be screwed. Recovery partitions are not the same for the versions. The ROM overwrote the recovery partition of your phone.

You are right.. It WAS the wrong rom.. I have tegra3 processor and this rom comes from american section..
But - is the RUU reinstall only one thing what i can do? I heard its dangerous

Senbration said:
But - is the RUU reinstall only one thing what i can do? I heard its dangerous
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RUU just returns your phone to the stock condition. Stock ROM and stock recovery. There should be nothing dangerous about it. Just use the right one for your version, carrier, etc. But the CID check should ensure that you don't run the wrong RUU (if RUU is for a different CID, the RUU will not run).
Only thing with RUU, is that it wipes all user data. That may be why you heard its "dangerous". But in the condition you are in, this is not even a consideration anymore.
RUU is not dangerous, and it may be your only hope at this point.
You will need to lock your bootloader before running the RUU.

I've relocked bootloop. But now there is an information "RELOADED, Security Warning"
Will be safe to flash stock RUU now?

Senbration said:
I've relocked bootloop. But now there is an information "RELOADED, Security Warning"
Will be safe to flash stock RUU now?
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I'm assuming you meant relocked bootloader and now has security warning relocked if this what you meant then you are fine flash the ruu
Sent from my Nocturnalized One XL using Forum Runner

Senbration said:
I've relocked bootloop. But now there is an information "RELOADED, Security Warning"
Will be safe to flash stock RUU now?
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You mean relocked and not reloaded? If so, you should be good to run the RUU. Redpoint, sorry for highjacking your help session
Sent from my One X using xda premium

ohh, its Relocked.. Im just a bit nervous right now hoping it will unbrick this phone..
Just 3min to complete RUU download.
Do U guys think this stock RUU will rewrite the partitions back?

I've noticed another problem.
Cannot load RUU because the battery level is lower then 30%.
But when i plug the charger the light doesnt flash. It starts to flash when i switch on the phone.
Also cannot switch the phone with the power button. It restart all the time. Only can do that from bootloader command "power down". But when the phone is off the power light doesnt flash..
Does it mean that the battery is not charging at all? Because the light can flash only because the power is low..

The phone shut down completly now.. Does not charge the battery at all.. Power gone off and i cannot even turn on the phone..
Is there any solution how to make it charge?

Ok, the problem is that the wrong ROM i tried to install changed partition and also it seems it destroyed Recovery..
Without recovery the phone cannot charge while being in bootloader mode...
Is there any way to make phone charging when Recovery doesnt work and cannot be flashed?
Please help

Take the phone apart. I mean all the way spart and hardwire a charger to the phone/ battery. Its a pain but you can do it.

Ohh..
I found a treat http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1658084
There is a way to charge battery by running the script, which makes phone reinstalling constantly. Each time it is reinstalled, the battery is charged a little bit more.
After mayby 40min i went up from 3686 V to 3720 V.
It seems that my only hope is to reinstall RUU. I tried to flash wrong ROM, from wrong model and as one user wrote above, it has rewritten my partition. Same time it destroyed recovery.. I cannot flash recovery now because the partition is rewritten...
And without working recovery i cannot charge the battery being in bootloader.. If i understand it all correctly.
I already tried to install RUU with 3710 V. It started to install, but stopped after few min with information that battery is too low..
So i think ill leave this script running for a whole night, and hope, in the morning battery will be charged just enough to install RUU eventually..
Uff

Okey, finally its fixed..
After 7 hours of constant reinstalling the phone by the script, the battery was loaded enough to finish RUU instalation process.. (battery went to about 3830mV power)
After oryginal RUU was installed, everything went fine.
Now i already re-unlocked the bootloader, re-rooted the phone and all works correctly.
Thanks all people who helped. Mostly to redpoint73, who diagnosed the problem straight away and put me on the right track.

Amazingly impressive to me.
Thanks for following up with your success.
WR
Sent from a CleanRom-V OneX

THAT is AWESOME

Senbration said:
Thanks all people who helped. Mostly to redpoint73, who diagnosed the problem straight away and put me on the right track.
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Your welcome, and no problem really. It was an easy problem to recognize, as I've seen it several times before on here.
Nice job getting the phone charged. Haven't seen that solution before.

Thanks people for not calling me a noob and not blaming for installing the wrong ROM. Even though it was a silly mistake..
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Senbration said:
Thanks people for not calling me a noob and not blaming for installing the wrong ROM. Even though it was a silly mistake..
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Sh1T! Did I forget to do that???? I must have been in a good mood . . .

Heh it must have been so
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Houston, boy do I have a problem!

Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.

Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!

yup your bootloader is still locked
check the downloads thread and use version 1.2.

That means your boatloader is locked. You now must Odin back to stock and start over. Droid style has a guide stickied in the development thread. Follow section 6 of it.
Next time use ez unlock version 1.2 to unlock you boatloader.
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

downloads list
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850506

tekrhino said:
Just a wild guess, but me thinks your bootloader is still locked! But I'm not sure that will even apply because I rooted my device before unlocking the bootloader. But I rooted my device via ODIN first.
You can try EZ-Unlock via the Market. The GUI is still very buggy and will show the status as unknown but the internal workings of the app works good.
You got nothin to loose in trying. Go back to stock and give it another whirl after you've unlocked the bootloader.
Of that fails then I would suggest using the tried and true method..ODIN.
G'luck!
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Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.

Prophotog said:
Thanks. I can't get past the warning dialogue screen. Pulled the battery, no good. PC can't see the phone with USB.
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Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030

tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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Thanks to everyone!! Looks to be a long night. :>)

tekrhino said:
Yikes, ok
You have to get into DOWNLOAD MODE.. Power+ Volume Down+ Home key at the same time after a fresh battery pull.
Do a search on the Development forum to set up Odin on your PC.
YOU Must FOLLOW directions EXACTLY our you will have very expensive BRICK!
This forum could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
Or even better, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
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I lol'ed at your post. A little dramatic, don't you think? He's not even close to bricked. Just Odin from download mode back to stock, and redo the steps with bootloader unlock.
Here is a gift (working ez-unlock v1.2)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42057363/com.mmmeff.ez.unlock_3.apk

@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!

Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?

Prophotog said:
Still having issues. I "think" I am in the download mode. Screen says Downloading.... It has Odin in red in top left corner. Device connects with Odin. BUT I am not getting a PASS message when flashing VRALEC bootchain. Last text line in Odin is: <OSM> Leave CS...
I have tried several attempts.
Suggestions?
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No need to do the boot chains. Just follow section 5 of this guide and I recommend root 66 for the ROM you flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28530394
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

tekrhino said:
@Techsavvy
Yeah, perhaps a tad overdone on the theatricals.
Cut me some slack, I'm taking acting classes..lol
And... I know... I know..don't quit my day job!
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I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.

Prophotog said:
Just rooted my new SGS3 using New Root Method Released for Verizon’s Galaxy S3, No Odin Required. i did the data & kelvic wipe then install Clean Rom 5.0. All progressed without a hitch. Even backed up with CWM prior to flash.
I rebooted into the new rom and got this: System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless... rebooted several time with same result.
What can I do now? Thanks for your help.
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And just for future reference, it's Dalvik, not Kelvic
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Prophotog said:
I appreciate the theatricals...however, I am having issues with Odin. Can't get the Pass message. I assume the "Downloading..." text means I'm in the download mode. Tried several attempts. I AM glad I'm not close to bricked too! Can't afford $600 or a divorce. Might have to sell a camera instead.
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Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

kintwofan said:
Just a heads up. You can get a real brick with Odin and easy. Follow the guide I linked earlier to a t and you'll be fine
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1
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You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.

Prophotog said:
You are a scholar and a gentleman!! THANK YOU very much. You can have a portrait session on me any time. Name the time and place.
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Cool, I take it you're up and running again. Just make sure you use ez unlock 1.2 next time. And the positive is you're an Odin pro now!
Sent from my SGS3 running Eclipse 2.1

Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD

Alex0826 said:
Hi, I have a Verizon S3 flashed to Boost Mobile. I tried to gain root by flashing a stock rooted Rom and messed up the flash. I had to take it back to be flashed again  Now I'm more cautious before hand. I should have backed it up before attempting it, I know I know lol can anyone shed some light on how to update a flashed phone as well as how to root it. I could really use the help 
Also after I messed up the boost flash I paniced and flashed a sprint kernel hoping this would fix the problem. Since then anything that I've tried to view including taking camera shots and web browsing if done in landscape mode will be upside down, any remedy for this problem? I know now... root first, flash later. 
Sent from my SPH-L710 using XDA HD
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Sprint kernel is causing the inversion. Flash a vzw kernel. Read first flash later.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Who ever did your flash might not done it right cause ya not supposed to lose a flash like that unless he didn't do things right. I can factory reset mine and I wont loose flash
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Atrix 2 help!

Hi guys!
I tried searching for a similar problem that I have but wasn't able too. So I need your help here.
So I lost my CID, didn't back it up so was using bptools for it when I was on JB leak3.
1) I flashed CM11, 4.4.2 dated 14 Dec after flashing gapps, it removed my recovery and was bootlooping
2) I reflash the same leak3 which used to work earlier using RSDlite. Now the rom isn't booting i.e. it is stuck in it's "pumping logo".
3) I again try reflashing using RSDlite, only this time, it fails and status is shown as battery low in fastboot. Now I connect charger, it boots, stuck in the white screen which is expected since I lost my CID.
So, does this mean that it's charging? If not, am I screwed??

shubham1120 said:
Hi guys!
I tried searching for a similar problem that I have but wasn't able too. So I need your help here.
So I lost my CID, didn't back it up so was using bptools for it when I was on JB leak3.
1) I flashed CM11, 4.4.2 dated 14 Dec after flashing gapps, it removed my recovery and was bootlooping
2) I reflash the same leak3 which used to work earlier using RSDlite. Now the rom isn't booting i.e. it is stuck in it's "pumping logo".
3) I again try reflashing using RSDlite, only this time, it fails and status is shown as battery low in fastboot. Now I connect charger, it boots, stuck in the white screen which is expected since I lost my CID.
So, does this mean that it's charging? If not, am I screwed??
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If fastboot says low battery then u cant RSD.....
Google Mcgruyver method or externally charge ur battery....( ie if you get a white led )
If your in india it shouldn't be a problem finding an external universal battery charger in any cell shop....

darth_nihar said:
If fastboot says low battery then u cant RSD.....
Google Mcgruyver method or externally charge ur battery....( ie if you get a white led )
If your in india it shouldn't be a problem finding an external universal battery charger in any cell shop....
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Thanks for your reply buddy!
But it was charging even when the screen was white. So now I'm on JB leak 3. Any idea why did my recovery uninstalled automatically?

shubham1120 said:
Thanks for your reply buddy!
But it was charging even when the screen was white. So now I'm on JB leak 3. Any idea why did my recovery uninstalled automatically?
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Dude if fast boot says low battery RSD wont flash it............whether or not it was charging with a white screen
So u have to externally charge the battery
And from what i know u can't flash ICS once ur on the JB leak ie u can't downgrade so u will have to flash the same leak again......

shubham1120 said:
Thanks for your reply buddy!
But it was charging even when the screen was white. So now I'm on JB leak 3. Any idea why did my recovery uninstalled automatically?
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BMM can be like that sometimes. There are a few possible ways that it could've happened. As long as you make a backup before trying anything, and have RSD lite and your FXZ handy it shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's more aggravating than anything else...
darth_nihar said:
Dude if fast boot says low battery RSD wont flash it............whether or not it was charging with a white screen
So u have to externally charge the battery
And from what i know u can't flash ICS once ur on the JB leak ie u can't downgrade so u will have to flash the same leak again......
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If he was getting the "pumping" Motorola logo boot animation, then he was only boot looping so he was able to charge the battery. The battery would've only been an issue if the phone was booting straight into fastboot, or if it wouldn't get past the boot logo.
Also you can downgrade from jb to ICS, just not from ICS to GB.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

1BadWolf said:
BMM can be like that sometimes. There are a few possible ways that it could've happened. As long as you make a backup before trying anything, and have RSD lite and your FXZ handy it shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's more aggravating than anything else...
If he was getting the "pumping" Motorola logo boot animation, then he was only boot looping so he was able to charge the battery. The battery would've only been an issue if the phone was booting straight into fastboot, or if it wouldn't get past the boot logo.
Also you can downgrade from jb to ICS, just not from ICS to GB.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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I din know u can never tried the leaks coz of AT&T but i read somewhere that it changes or updates
the recovery or bootloader ??
Edit: My bad you can downgrade back to ICS
wangs cn leak said u might not so thats where i read it .....

Deja vu!!
1BadWolf said:
BMM can be like that sometimes. There are a few possible ways that it could've happened. As long as you make a backup before trying anything, and have RSD lite and your FXZ handy it shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's more aggravating than anything else...
If he was getting the "pumping" Motorola logo boot animation, then he was only boot looping so he was able to charge the battery. The battery would've only been an issue if the phone was booting straight into fastboot, or if it wouldn't get past the boot logo.
Also you can downgrade from jb to ICS, just not from ICS to GB.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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Hey!
IDK what was I thinking but I flashed pa 4.4.2 gapps on CM11 by altered and BOOM! Lost recovery and bootloop.
So I re-flashed leak 3 it's now stuck in boot animation("pumping"--again what was I thinking lol!) meaning a softbrick. Why is it happening? I mean is it a bad flash?
Or does it have something to do with leak 3? If so, I can't seem to find ics fxz. The superthread links are dead. My another question is-
Will I be able to us AT&T fxz? Since I've already lost my CID, it shouldn't be a problem right?
PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS!:silly:
Also, can anyone give me the link for asian version of ICS?
EDIT- Was able to boot! went to stock recovery, wiped data and cache partition. Thanks for help guys

shubham1120 said:
Hey!
IDK what was I thinking but I flashed pa 4.4.2 gapps on CM11 by altered and BOOM! Lost recovery and bootloop.
So I re-flashed leak 3 it's now stuck in boot animation("pumping"--again what was I thinking lol!) meaning a softbrick. Why is it happening? I mean is it a bad flash?
Or does it have something to do with leak 3? If so, I can't seem to find ics fxz. The superthread links are dead. My another question is-
Will I be able to us AT&T fxz? Since I've already lost my CID, it shouldn't be a problem right?
PROBLEMS PROBLEMS PROBLEMS!:silly:
Also, can anyone give me the link for asian version of ICS?
EDIT- Was able to boot! went to stock recovery, wiped data and cache partition. Thanks for help guys
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If you ever want to use the JB leaks again, DO NOT flash the AT&T FXZ. Just a forewarning just in case you get stuck again and start considering it.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

1BadWolf said:
If you ever want to use the JB leaks again, DO NOT flash the AT&T FXZ. Just a forewarning just in case you get stuck again and start considering it.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
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OMG you're right! Never thought of that! Thank God I acted patiently here. I was gonna flash AT&T ics just before trying that wiping data thing!
Thanks! Will keep that in mind.
One more question though(and hopefully the last..)
Can I flash PA Gapps on slimkat? Since both are based on AOSP right?

i guess i've a problem . by mistake while i was supposed to backup cid , i chose the option erase cid and it s deleted, no backup either. now whenever i reboot, my phone shows some error. since i've bmm i am being able to load into ics in system 1 . is there any possible way to get rid of this error message about cid during startup?? because it is really annoying.

no os installed and cant get into recovery

please bear with me!
i had by mistake wiped internal storage on my phone along-with system, cache, etc and then it showed me that no os installed...i switched off me phone...went into bootloader and went into recovery...its showing me teamwin screen and then it automatically reboots and im stuck on the bootloop (not exactly bootloop but it gets stuck on the screen where googe is written followed by a unlocked icon, before the animation starts)...theres no way that i know off to get into my recovery... im connecting my phone to my pc but its not reading my device...soooooo i think my phone is bricked and i would like some help.
i have read a few threads but they were about soft bricking where ppl did have access to their recovery...not me...also searched on google...came across a site which told me that if recovery is not accessible pls contact xda for more help...so pls help me

U sound like you're flapping for nothing and just haven't been reading the right threads. U don't want recovery. You want to be in the bootloader. Then look for @rootSU 's thread on fastboot
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk (the older 4.9.5 not that new 4.10 abomination they released for god knows why reason)

If you can get into the bootloader, you can flash a factory image and return to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701

ayush88 said:
please bear with me!
i had by mistake wiped internal storage on my phone along-with system, cache, etc and then it showed me that no os installed...i switched off me phone...went into bootloader and went into recovery...its showing me teamwin screen and then it automatically reboots and im stuck on the bootloop (not exactly bootloop but it gets stuck on the screen where googe is written followed by a unlocked icon, before the animation starts)...theres no way that i know off to get into my recovery... im connecting my phone to my pc but its not reading my device...soooooo i think my phone is bricked and i would like some help.
i have read a few threads but they were about soft bricking where ppl did have access to their recovery...not me...also searched on google...came across a site which told me that if recovery is not accessible pls contact xda for more help...so pls help me
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Have you tried flashing Recovery through Fastboot? If you are not able to then I guess, the only choice you have is to try to use an factory image as the previous post mentions.

Ben36 said:
U sound like you're flapping for nothing and just haven't been reading the right threads. U don't want recovery. You want to be in the bootloader. Then look for @rootSU 's thread on fastboot
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk (the older 4.9.5 not that new 4.10 abomination they released for god knows why reason)
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oh ben! u precious little cookie monster... mistaking asking for help for flapping...stop it ben..or no more cookies for u

lopezk38 said:
If you can get into the bootloader, you can flash a factory image and return to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
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hey
yh i just flashed 4.4.4 stock and unrooted my device...now im not getting lolli ota...no worries...will root again and get myself on the lolli bandwagon...thanks for helping though

keertikumar_ws said:
Have you tried flashing Recovery through Fastboot? If you are not able to then I guess, the only choice you have is to try to use an factory image as the previous post mentions.
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hey
no i havnt...will do at night when i get some alone time...thanks anyways

ayush88 said:
hey
yh i just flashed 4.4.4 stock and unrooted my device...now im not getting lolli ota...no worries...will root again and get myself on the lolli bandwagon...thanks for helping though
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Lol y didn't u just flash the lollipop img?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk (the older 4.9.5 not that new 4.10 abomination they released for god knows why reason)

Just got my motox2 on lolli and just wanted to do my own speed test between both KitKat and lolli... After that will flash lolli ...and pop .. and hop..
and won't stop
Sent from my XT1092 using XDA Free mobile app

[Q] Softbricked sch-I535?

Samsung galaxy SCH-I535, rooted, stock rom (im pretty sure it was 4.3), Power button removed. The other day I was driving, I had my phone sitting on the passenger seat, checked the time everything was fine on the phone. Checked my phone again about 20 mins later and nothing, black screen. I knew the battery was full and I didn't have a charger to turn it back on (no power button) so I forgot about it until I got home. When I got home I went to turn it on ( hold down home + vol down while plugging it in.) pops up into download menu and I hit cancel and back to battery charge mode. I recently changed out the screen (after I removed the power button) so i thought maybe some loca glue got into the power button contacts on the board. I tore it down and thoroughly cleaned out my frame and board, put back together and now it will boot into download mode, hit cancel, popps up with samsung galaxy s3, then the samsung splash screen, then the verizon splash screen, then back to black screen/charge mode at that point every time. I can get into download mode but if I try to get into recovery it just vibrates every 5 sec or so on a black screen until I release a button then goes to charge mode. I am downloading stock firmware I535VRUCNC1 right now and plan to flash with ODIN am I on the right track or could someone point me in the right direction?
Thanks to all XDA has saved me multiple times in the past this is the first time I have posted and I'm sure you guys can help a noob out again THANKS ALL!!

Ok So I tries to flash both ML1 and NC1 also with a re-partition via ODIN 3.07 with a fail every time.... Finally got ML1 to flash but now it bootloops at the galaxy s3 logo again.... frustrated still cant get into recovery

If Odin is failing every time your more than likely on the locked bootloader. If so you cannot flash any custom roms which is why it isn't working
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I am not flashing any custom roms.... both of the roms I am trying to flash (NC1 and ML1) are both stock 4.3 roms....

I'm pretty sure I am on a locked bootloader I never did anything with safestrap or never tried a custom rom. on a side note when I used to boot my phone up it showed a picture of an unlocked lock and said custom under it (never sure why it did this unless maybe rooting with towelroot) but it no longer shows this icon when boot(looping)

SpinalMushroom said:
I am not flashing any custom roms.... both of the roms I am trying to flash (NC1 and ML1) are both stock 4.3 roms....
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If your on NC1 you cannot flash ML1 as it's the previous rom/modem. You'll have to flash back to NC1 using Odin. Even if it is stock what your trying to do will not work
Take a look at this thread, it should be of help to you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653902
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I figured as much that I cannot go back to ML1 after the NC1 update but I got the phone used and am not totally sure which one it had so I tried both of them. And the links in the thread you posted are the exact same as the ones I am using following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319

SpinalMushroom said:
I figured as much that I cannot go back to ML1 after the NC1 update but I got the phone used and am not totally sure which one it had so I tried both of them. And the links in the thread you posted are the exact same as the ones I am using following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319
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True they point to the same thing but are by two separate people. Just trying to help here
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True that... I am just trying to give as much information as I can to anybody who might see this thread

think Im at the point of giving up... Will try again to flash NC1 when I get off work... If I get fails again I guess ill have to finda new board for it. Thanks for trying anyways.

ok so I can (ALMOST) get into my recovery. boots recovery but I get error message "Secure fail: Kernel". Tried Flashing the stock recovery as well there is a .tar file on here I just don't want to look around for the link right now. I can flash the recovery via ODIN with success.... still cant boot recovery on the phone

ShapesBlue said:
True they point to the same thing but are by two separate people. Just trying to help here
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Seems like you are the only one trying to help..
I don't know if it is possible but could I try going up to 4.4.2? I think I'm also gonna try the Hardbrick fix on here cuz why not I don't think it'll hurt it any

SpinalMushroom said:
Seems like you are the only one trying to help..
I don't know if it is possible but could I try going up to 4.4.2? I think I'm also gonna try the Hardbrick fix on here cuz why not I don't think it'll hurt it any
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Yea you could try that if you want to. You will have to unroot first. Some people will try to help where they can, I can't really speak for anyone else
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ShapesBlue said:
Yea you could try that if you want to. You will have to unroot first. Some people will try to help where they can, I can't really speak for anyone else
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How do I Unroot without getting into recovery?

SpinalMushroom said:
How do I Unroot without getting into recovery?
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By chance are you using supersu?
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ShapesBlue said:
By chance are you using supersu?
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I believe so... cant remember tho honestly.

SpinalMushroom said:
I believe so... cant remember tho honestly.
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If you have supersu there's an option to unroot within the app but off hand I forget if its only in the pro version or not. I'll look around to find another option
If not here's another possible option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...laxy-siii-stock-updates-t1710613/post27407556
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Stock 4.4.2 NE1 is currently flashing its already gotten farther than NC1 or ML1 will keep you posted... If I can't boot I don't think I can get into SU

SpinalMushroom said:
Stock 4.4.2 NE1 is currently flashing its already gotten farther than NC1 or ML1 will keep you posted... If I can't boot I don't think I can get into SU
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That's great man. Glad I could help. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with
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ShapesBlue said:
If you have supersu there's an option to unroot within the app but off hand I forget if its only in the pro version or not. I'll look around to find another option
If not here's another possible option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...laxy-siii-stock-updates-t1710613/post27407556
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That's great man. Glad I could help. Let me know if there's anything else I can help with
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4.4.2 flashed successfully.... still bootlooping tho... when I try to get into recovery it popps up in blue "booting recovery" then it goes back to the galaxy s3 logo then back to charge mode... Im not sure but it seems to be the power button causing this since it is the power button you hit to execute commands in recovery (I think)... but since the power button is removed it looks like im back to finding a new board