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My XOOM is bricked and show RSD Mode 2 when power on, I can go into the fastboot mode by press VOL UP + Power button, and plan to do fastboot process to restore the system.
However, my problem is the Computer cannot detect XOOM, when I input "fastboot oem unlock", then the command stopped at a "Waiting for device" reply, so I cannot go to next step.
I have installed all of the needed software I see in this forum. Moto USB driver, Android SDK, Java, fastboot.
I have tried the RSDlite 5.0 but with the same reason, the RSDlite cannot detect device so it cannot work out.
anyone with the same problem and how to solve it? Do I need to send back it to Motorola for restore?
Thanks a lot for your help, It is too bad to stay with a bricked XOOM.
Xoom stuck in RSD mode 2
I'm having the same issue. I'm at the boot screen with the Moto symbol and I have an error in the top right that says "Failed image SOS 0x0002" and below that "Starting RSD mode 2". My computer does not see my xoom. I've tried other links to this problem but they are not the same. They all mention RSD mode 3. Damn my stupidity . Someone please help
Unbrick RSD Mode 2
I don't know what version xoom you are using, or under what circumstances you bricked your xoom under, but I managed to get mine (3g, USA) out of RSD 2 this way after it wouldn't boot coming out of a botched automated unroot/relock procedure. You may want to try this to get back to stock and working again, and then redo all the rooting and tweaks. I am going to go on the notion that you use windows (I use windows 7 64bit, but the steps should be the same or similar for other versions), have android sdk installed, and know what fastboot is.
... but first a few disclaimers!
1) If everything is fine now, disregard this reply!
2) I am in no way an expert in unbricking xooms, this is just how I figured it out for my situation.
3) Again, this is how I unbricked MY xoom, it may or may not work for you. If something here doesn't work for you, I really can't help.
4) I am not as big of a douche bag as I sound like in the last couple of disclaimers. If you are stuck and there is something I forgot to mention, I'll try to help.
4) You are probably having the same problem as someone else. As much as I hate to say it... GOOGLE IT! Just make sure you have all the error codes and include how you bricked your device. Horrible example: " R2D2 mode after I tried to turn my xoom into an autonomous killing machine by feeding my device crepes error code xx42" Bad example, yet it's very (odd) specific.
5) Don't be offended if I go into details that seem way below you. Someone else may need to read this, and may not understand everything you or I do. I try to break everything down as much as I can. Also, if I didn't go far enough into detail, let me know.
6) I inserted two 4's to see if you are really taking the time to read the entire post so the first 4 may not be true!
7) Once you get fastboot working, and the bootloader unlocked, the brick may be undone. I have you get the stock images just in case. Following the last part of the post will wipe your data.
Now back to our regularly scheduled programming...
1) Download the correct stock system software (wifi/3g) from motodev.
motorola.com/products/software/?utm_campaign=xoomsoftware&utm_medium=motorolacom&utm_source=supportforums&utm_term=unlockboard&pubid=987654
You have to register on the site. I would attach the files, but I agreed to a nice end user agreement saying I will not redistribute them. Also, I can't post links yet since I am still new so the beginning of the url is missing. There are posts in the xoom development forum that link to the file.
2) Unzip the contents to the folder where fastboot is located. Usually located in C:/program files/android/android-sdk/tools, or C:/program files (x86)/android/android-sdk/tools if you use a 64bit version of windows.
3) Power on the xoom and get into fastboot by holding the volume down button as soon the moto logo shows. I noticed it took a little while longer than usual for fastboot to show up. I noticed in the original post that the user said Volume up + Power. That is how you hard reboot... or do a dragon punch...I forget.
4) Once the device shows fastboot is running, Open a command prompt ( start, all programs, accessories, command prompt, or type cmd in the search bar ). Next type/copy these commands minus any comments marked by "<---". Note that every new line is a new command:
ON THE PC:
cd c:/program files/android/android-sdk/tools <---May be different depending upon what version of windows you are using. Replace 'programs files' with 'program files (x64)' if using 64 bit windows. If all else fails, type cd then copy one of the paths from step 2.
fastboot oem unlock <---This MAY solve your problem right here
should say check your device for instruction. On the xoom, hit volume down, then volume up, voulme down again, and volume up again to confirm the unlock.
When I did that my xoom rebooted, and I was back in business; however, if the unlock worked and you are still not able to boot, let's get back to stock. Get the xoom back into fastboot again by holding the volume down button while it starts.
ON THE PC:
You should still be in the same command prompt from earlier.
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot oem lock
This will wipe your xoom completely, but your nice shiny paperweight should be less paperweight like. I do the relock for good measure just because I think I left it unlocked, then I received an OTA update, and got good RSD Mode 2 again for some reason. If you want, try it without the fastboot oem lock command in case you want to get right back into rooting, flashing recoveries, etc... Well, hope all this helped. Again if clarification is needed, let me know and I will try to help. Hope this works. Take it easy!
zanzebar said:
I'm having the same issue. I'm at the boot screen with the Moto symbol and I have an error in the top right that says "Failed image SOS 0x0002" and below that "Starting RSD mode 2". My computer does not see my xoom. I've tried other links to this problem but they are not the same. They all mention RSD mode 3. Damn my stupidity . Someone please help
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I have the same issue. Looks like I now own a brick!
zanzebar said:
I'm having the same issue. I'm at the boot screen with the Moto symbol and I have an error in the top right that says "Failed image SOS 0x0002" and below that "Starting RSD mode 2". My computer does not see my xoom. I've tried other links to this problem but they are not the same. They all mention RSD mode 3. Damn my stupidity . Someone please help
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1) Turn the xoom on and leave it plugged into USB.
2) When it says Starting RSD Mode 2, type the following in your command prompt in windows "fastboot oem unlock"
*Make sure you are typing these commands within the directory where your fastboot and .img's are located. ( I dropped mine in C:\Android-sdk\platform-tools\
*The Xoom will not respond initially and your command prompt will say "waiting for device".
3) Hold the power button and volume up to reset the xoom. The fastboot command should intercept the xoom booting and take you to the unlock prompt again. Follow the on screen instruction.
*This will wipe the device again, which I'm assuming you did when you locked
it with a custom kernel (boot.img)
After it is completed, type "fastboot reboot" in windows command prompt or just reboot however you can.
This doesn't work!
i have two motorola xoom, one of them have the failed image sos 0x0002 starting rs mode 2.
When i plug in the bricked motorola xoom nothing respons in the computer. i have the fastboot on with the waiting for device activated with fastboot oem unlock and RSD Lite v4.9 or 5.0 doesn't detect it too..
What can we do? i'm from spain and i bought the tablet in new york. Can i send it to the garanty?
The only way to do this is as follows:
Download rsdlite 4.9 or earlier only and install it on your computer.
Downlaod the latest moto drivers and install them.
Search for and download the stock SBF file for your Xoom wifi or 3g.
Get your Xoom to the rsd mode 2 screen and plug it in your computer
Use rsdlite to push the SBF file to the Xoom.
It will probably say it failed after a long wait. Its OK. Just restart your Xoom and your back to factory.
Good luck
csseale said:
The only way to do this is as follows:
Download rsdlite 4.9 or earlier only and install it on your computer.
Downlaod the latest moto drivers and install them.
Search for and download the stock SBF file for your Xoom wifi or 3g.
Get your Xoom to the rsd mode 2 screen and plug it in your computer
Use rsdlite to push the SBF file to the Xoom.
It will probably say it failed after a long wait. Its OK. Just restart your Xoom and your back to factory.
Good luck
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i believe there is no SBF file for wifi xoom right now.
So I haven't had a chance to try anything you all have said since I've been at work all night. I have to agree with the last post though. I have looked everywhere and cannot find the.sbf I hope it leaks soon though so I dont have to deal with the shame of sending it to moto.
I still can't get the xoom to receive commands. I need that .sbf. I'll definitely be checking every minute for the wifi version leak.
The above means does not work.
I end up with a RSD re-enumaration failed error.
I'm on wifi xoom and can make it into "Starting Fastboot protocol support" but when i attempt to flash any of the images posted above or do a fastboot oem unlock I simply get <waiting for device> and nothing responds. Help?
Your Xoom is completely Bricked
At this point there is nothing you can do. You can A. wait patiently for .SBF for wifi only xoom or B. explain to motorola what happened and if it is under warranty they will replace or repair your xoom in 1 week.
Mayday
I am having the same problem, will someone be kind enough to find get the sbf out... aint android open source?
BlueEditionE6 said:
I am having the same problem, will someone be kind enough to find get the sbf out... aint android open source?
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Android is open source but google is not releasing the source code for honeycomb yet.not exactly the same thing. You might be ****ed...
rockhumper said:
Android is open source but google is not releasing the source code for honeycomb yet.not exactly the same thing. You might be ****ed...
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As long as you didn't reformat your internal sdcard you're probably not really bricked. It's not impossible but is really hard to brick the Xoom. I would suggest you go to the IRC #[email protected] freenode and see if any of those guys can help you. If anyone can, they can.
Good luck!
Hey guys, how are you?
Well, I wished to root my Moto G, so I (tryed?) to unlock the bootloader. Alright, done it, but then I ran into some trouble...
After the booting up, everything started forceclosing and since then, when I try to boot it, I get a black screen after the Motorola logo.
Now, I am really really worried about my phone. I got it a month ago. I'm so afraid I really f****d up my phone right now that my hands are shaking.
I'm new to Android, so sorry if the solution is pretty obvious. And if it's not, could explain it very carefully to me? I don't know what to do.
My best wishes to you, guys.
I'm assuming you used superboot if so that would happen.
The logo sort of blured out right just press volume down and power and it would work
Or did this happen when you were just trying to unlock bootloader?
TomGlass1 said:
I'm assuming you used superboot if so that would happen.
The logo sort of blured out right just press volume down and power and it would work
Or did this happen when you were just trying to unlock bootloader?
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Yeah, that happenned when I was trying to unlcok bootloader.
And well, my computer now doesn't even recognizes my phone.
EDIT: It appears as "Fastboot falcon S" in the Device Manager. Tried installing some drivers I found in the Internet, but it didn't work.
Explain exactly what happened please. Was the unlock successful and did you just bootup normally after or did u do anything else in fastboot mode? Why are you trying to install fastboot drivers again, as you already wouldve had them to unlock the bootloader. Did you try installing recovery or some root img from fastboot? You said its forceclosing, but it isnt starting at all now?
Some things you can do right now (if your bootloader is unlocked) is to flash a recovery (twrp,cwm) through fastboot and if you think most system files (or settings) are beyond repair, flash your firmware version though fastboot. Will point you to the guides for them, but post more info if you want help.
hemanthmahesh said:
Explain exactly what happened please. Was the unlock successful and did you just bootup normally after or did u do anything else in fastboot mode? Why are you trying to install fastboot drivers again, as you already wouldve had them to unlock the bootloader. Did you try installing recovery or some root img from fastboot? You said its forceclosing, but it isnt starting at all now?
Some things you can do right now (if your bootloader is unlocked) is to flash a recovery (twrp,cwm) through fastboot and if you think most system files (or settings) are beyond repair, flash your firmware version though fastboot. Will point you to the guides for them, but post more info if you want help.
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Alright, just after I unlocked, when I was booting, I got a message saying that "xxxx has stopped working/failed to initialize/something like that". And then, when I rebooted, I got the usual message of the "bootlocker has been unlocked". After that, the Motorola logo started animating, but then I just got a black screen. I can't turn it off and the battery just got depleted (I'm charging right now).
When I try to connect it in my computer, the PC recognizes it as "MTP Device" or "Fastboot falcon S" when fastbooted. I can't install any drivers and the Motorola Device Manager doesn't recognizes it either.
Well, if there is some missing information, just ask me. I tried to describe my problem the best I could. Anyway, sorry for my bad English and thanks in advance for any effort trying to discover what's wrong.
Motorola Device Manager isn't helpful in this state as it doesn't handle things in fastboot. You already have all the required drivers (fastboot falcon S is the right driver afaik, falcon being motog codename) for flashing your stock firmware.
1. First, you can try the "Factory" option in bootloader (the third one, use volume down to move selector, volume up to select), though this might not really work for major issues.
2. When in fastboot mode, use "fastboot getvar all" to get the firmware details if you already didn't know about it.
3. Otherwise if yours is a standard gsm (non dualsim/non cdma), just download Blur_Version.174.44.9.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB (UK stock for gsm, 4.4.2)
Download the mfastboot files to use rather than fastboot for flashing. You might need to modify your commands a bit for various firmwares.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47820707 (refer this thread for flashing your stock firmware)
All the firmwares are in either of the links below (all around 400mb):
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14
(or)
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27
I still don't get why many ppl are getting these errors after unlocking, very bad unlock method of moto if so ( I didnt get any such issues though).
When I use the "fastboot getvar all" command, it says "waiting for device". The phone is already connected, but the Moto G doesn't recognizes it's connected either.
I'm getting more and more afraid I really hardbricked it.
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows
Tried installing these drivers? Your fastboot doesn't seem to be setup properly. How did you unlock without a working fastboot driver? You are trying that command in bootloader mode right?
Already installed it from the start. The message I got is always this:
"There aren't any updates for your device at the moment
Current Version: N/A"
My fastboot: Doesn't matter the operation I do, I always get this <waiting for device> and the phone is already connected into the computer. And the phone doesn't recognizes it is connected too.
And greeeeat news: my phone now doesn't charges either. I get stuck on a screen with a battery logo and 0%, when connected to the charger. Still, I still can access the fastboot mode. Well, am I lucky or not?
I'm pretty confused with this. How exactly did you unlock without a working fastboot (no waiting for device issue)? Did you change your pc drivers after unlock or trying this from a different pc? When you say "phone doesn't recognizes it is connected" you mean it says "Connect USB data cable" below "Device is UNLOCKED"? If so, maybe try another usb port cause it should normally say "Transfer Mode: USB Connected" regardless of proper drivers.
Your phone will chrarge no matter what though, no worry about that. It needs to say "Battery OK (Charging)" when connected to PC
No, as long as you have working your device isn't technically bricked in any sense. Don't worry, get that fastboot working again and anything can be fixed.
Also you didnt say whether or not you tried that "Factory" option in bootloader!
hemanthmahesh said:
I'm pretty confused with this. How exactly did you unlock without a working fastboot (no waiting for device issue)? Did you change your pc drivers after unlock or trying this from a different pc? When you say "phone doesn't recognizes it is connected" you mean it says "Connect USB data cable" below "Device is UNLOCKED"? If so, maybe try another usb port cause it should normally say "Transfer Mode: USB Connected" regardless of proper drivers.
Your phone will chrarge no matter what though, no worry about that. It needs to say "Battery OK (Charging)" when connected to PC
No, as long as you have working your device isn't technically bricked in any sense. Don't worry, get that fastboot working again and anything can be fixed.
Also you didnt say whether or not you tried that "Factory" option in bootloader!
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OMG. I tried that "Factory" option before but it didn't work. Now I tried a second time and it worked. Thanks a lot! Really :laugh:
Anyway, now my phone is back again and rooted. Thanks for the help, guys!
Thaiane said:
Already installed it from the start. The message I got is always this:
"There aren't any updates for your device at the moment
Current Version: N/A"
My fastboot: Doesn't matter the operation I do, I always get this <waiting for device> and the phone is already connected into the computer. And the phone doesn't recognizes it is connected too.
And greeeeat news: my phone now doesn't charges either. I get stuck on a screen with a battery logo and 0%, when connected to the charger. Still, I still can access the fastboot mode. Well, am I lucky or not?
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Guys the problem occurs due to corruption of /data folder. Even I had the same issue.
What you can do is
1. Connect your phone to PC in fastboot mode.
2. In fastboot, enter the command "adb erase userdata" and "adb erase cache" without quotes and reboot you phone. It will work for most of the devices, if it doesn't I have some other workaround too.
help
forgotter said:
Guys the problem occurs due to corruption of /data folder. Even I had the same issue.
What you can do is
1. Connect your phone to PC in fastboot mode.
2. In fastboot, enter the command "adb erase userdata" and "adb erase cache" without quotes and reboot you phone. It will work for most of the devices, if it doesn't I have some other workaround too.
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I have the same problem. my phone stuck in blank screen after Unlock Bootloader. and then I try to do "adb erase userdata" and "adb erase cache". but my phone has no chenge, still stuck in.
I attach log when enter command adb above.
I'm sorry before. I can't spech English well
jidurrr said:
I have the same problem. my phone stuck in blank screen after Unlock Bootloader. and then I try to do "adb erase userdata" and "adb erase cache". but my phone has no chenge, still stuck in.
I attach log when enter command adb above.
I'm sorry before. I can't spech English well
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The log you have posted contains only the help commands of adb and not the actual commands you gave.
Give a try to factory reset from fastboot mode on your phone. And do you a custom recovery installed in your phone?
forgotter said:
The log you have posted contains only the help commands of adb and not the actual commands you gave.
Give a try to factory reset from fastboot mode on your phone. And do you a custom recovery installed in your phone?
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I've tried factory reset for several times, but no change as well.
yes, I get a CWM in my phone. and then, what have I do?
jidurrr said:
I've tried factory reset for several times, but no change as well.
yes, I get a CWM in my phone. and then, what have I do?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704207
Go to the above forum.
Sorry for late reply was busy with studies.
I had flash stock firmware
through PC
Hello.
I did something wrong while trying to flash TWRP on my pixel 2, I am now stuck at the bootloader, and I cannot boot System or Recovery. While at the bootloader screen, it says Device State : unlocked. If I try to get to download mode, it says "ERROR: Operation Denied". If I try to go into recovery, it says "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error". If I try "Start", I get the same error message.
Also, adb or fastboot don't seem to be able to "see" the pixel connected to the computer. I believe my cables are good since I was able to flash Magisk and reflash the whole system with them before bricking it.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
stanelie said:
Hello.
I did something wrong while trying to flash TWRP on my pixel 2, I am now stuck at the bootloader, and I cannot boot System or Recovery. While at the bootloader screen, it says Device State : unlocked. If I try to get to download mode, it says "ERROR: Operation Denied". If I try to go into recovery, it says "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error". If I try "Start", I get the same error message.
Also, adb or fastboot don't seem to be able to "see" the pixel connected to the computer. I believe my cables are good since I was able to flash Magisk and reflash the whole system with them before bricking it.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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happened to my walleye too , and managed to bring it back to life . check this thread for a possible solution. https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2/help/december-factory-image-to-broken-t3875213
Thanks!
I missed that thread while researching this issue.
I will try these things when I get back from work next week.
Thanks again!
stanelie said:
Thanks!
I missed that thread while researching this issue.
I will try these things when I get back from work next week.
Thanks again!
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Just as a reference for anyone else who needs the fix and can't be bothered opening another thread.
SOLUTION: At the menu where it is stuck and saying device fail etc, plug in your usb cable to the mobile, press and hold the POWER button for 10 seconds, it will now recognise your phone under fastboot.
Once that is cleared, it's pretty much straightforward flashing latest pixel 2 image via fastboot and problem solved.
sidenote: Issue came with anyone who tried to flash december security updates and above as of what I heard.
I will try that, thanks.
So, several things :
Holding down the power button had no effect other than restarting the boot menu, but Fastboot never became available.
Opening up the phone and disconnecting the battery and reconnecting it made Fastboot available again. This would be in line with other users that let the phone battery discharge completely before regaining fastboot access.
Sidenote : opening up this phone is not for the faint of heart. I managed to damage something on the motherboard doing so (probably a static electricity discharge), the screen ended up displaying gibberish. I was able to salvage my phone by replacing the motherboard. I had ordered a replacement motherboard when I thought all was lost with no fastboot, and I had it on hand. Expensive little sucker...
stanelie said:
Hello.
I did something wrong while trying to flash TWRP on my pixel 2, I am now stuck at the bootloader, and I cannot boot System or Recovery. While at the bootloader screen, it says Device State : unlocked. If I try to get to download mode, it says "ERROR: Operation Denied". If I try to go into recovery, it says "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error". If I try "Start", I get the same error message.
Also, adb or fastboot don't seem to be able to "see" the pixel connected to the computer. I believe my cables are good since I was able to flash Magisk and reflash the whole system with them before bricking it.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!
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Same thing happened to me except I never even tried to root. Just pulled the phone out of my pocket, and the little Android dude was belly up. It's showing device locked - and although I had it in Dev. mode from weeks back (thought USB Debugging was enabled) it fails to respond to adb commands, boot-loader mode, etc.
...Looks like Google laid an egg with this one.
Pixel 2 - "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error"
If you get the above error you will find that you cannot boot into recovery and the phone stays in the bootloader screen each time you try to start the phone. If your bootloader is unlocked you might be able to recover your phone to flash a stock image and revive. My problem started when I tried to restore a nandroid backup after trying out Android Q beta 1. I got the error mentioned above.
Most of the people recommended that I get a replacement from Google support as they had tried everything but it didn't work. Well right here in XDA Pixel 2 forum there is a solution waiting to be used. I am reproducing it from the post titled
"December factory image seems to have broken fastboot enumeration"
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A possible way to resurrect a bricked Pixel 2...
Hey guys, I have just been able to get mine alive. The device started to be recognized (USB/fastboot) after about 10 unsuccessful attempts to start the system: "Start", from bootloader.
So what exactly happened and what I did:
1. Bricked a Pixel 2.
2. It started into bootloader and showed the "slot unbootable" error.
3. The device was not recognized by any of my machines at all, lsusb did not show anything new in the system, and, respectively, fastboot did not see the device.
4. The default option in the bootloader is "Start" if I remember correctly. So I just pressed the power button and did not release it until I noticed a vibration. It were about 10 unsuccessful attempts of system loading before that vibration.
5. Right after that vibration I connected a generic (NONAME) USB-C <-> USB-A cable to both the device and my Linux machine, and fortunately the device was recognized by the system and fastboot was able to detect the device correctly. So I flashed the a factory image, and it went just fine.
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Let me confirm that this works. I kept the power button down while the phone was connected via USB to the PC for at least 5 mins. During several reboots suddenly I got a beep from the PC which indicated that ADB was working. I flashed a stock image and voila the pixel 2 is back in operation.
Hope this helps several other people who might have this problem.
ashokabs said:
If you get the above error you will find that you cannot boot into recovery and the phone stays in the bootloader screen each time you try to start the phone. If your bootloader is unlocked you might be able to recover your phone to flash a stock image and revive. My problem started when I tried to restore a nandroid backup after trying out Android Q beta 1. I got the error mentioned above.
Most of the people recommended that I get a replacement from Google support as they had tried everything but it didn't work. Well right here in XDA Pixel 2 forum there is a solution waiting to be used. I am reproducing it from the post titled
"December factory image seems to have broken fastboot enumeration"
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A possible way to resurrect a bricked Pixel 2...
Hey guys, I have just been able to get mine alive. The device started to be recognized (USB/fastboot) after about 10 unsuccessful attempts to start the system: "Start", from bootloader.
So what exactly happened and what I did:
1. Bricked a Pixel 2.
2. It started into bootloader and showed the "slot unbootable" error.
3. The device was not recognized by any of my machines at all, lsusb did not show anything new in the system, and, respectively, fastboot did not see the device.
4. The default option in the bootloader is "Start" if I remember correctly. So I just pressed the power button and did not release it until I noticed a vibration. It were about 10 unsuccessful attempts of system loading before that vibration.
5. Right after that vibration I connected a generic (NONAME) USB-C <-> USB-A cable to both the device and my Linux machine, and fortunately the device was recognized by the system and fastboot was able to detect the device correctly. So I flashed the a factory image, and it went just fine.
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Let me confirm that this works. I kept the power button down while the phone was connected via USB to the PC for at least 5 mins. During several reboots suddenly I got a beep from the PC which indicated that ADB was working. I flashed a stock image and voila the pixel 2 is back in operation.
Hope this helps several other people who might have this problem.
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I don't even know how to thank you. I almost had a heart attack watching my Pixel bricked. Thanks man!
Save my day! I just keep pressing power button and fastboot response finally!
Can this be done if the device is locked?
_Kalyan said:
I don't even know how to thank you. I almost had a heart attack watching my Pixel bricked. Thanks man!
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Does ur bootloader locked or unlocked?
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ashokabs said:
If you get the above error you will find that you cannot boot into recovery and the phone stays in the bootloader screen each time you try to start the phone. If your bootloader is unlocked you might be able to recover your phone to flash a stock image and revive. My problem started when I tried to restore a nandroid backup after trying out Android Q beta 1. I got the error mentioned above.
Most of the people recommended that I get a replacement from Google support as they had tried everything but it didn't work. Well right here in XDA Pixel 2 forum there is a solution waiting to be used. I am reproducing it from the post titled
"December factory image seems to have broken fastboot enumeration"
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A possible way to resurrect a bricked Pixel 2...
Hey guys, I have just been able to get mine alive. The device started to be recognized (USB/fastboot) after about 10 unsuccessful attempts to start the system: "Start", from bootloader.
So what exactly happened and what I did:
1. Bricked a Pixel 2.
2. It started into bootloader and showed the "slot unbootable" error.
3. The device was not recognized by any of my machines at all, lsusb did not show anything new in the system, and, respectively, fastboot did not see the device.
4. The default option in the bootloader is "Start" if I remember correctly. So I just pressed the power button and did not release it until I noticed a vibration. It were about 10 unsuccessful attempts of system loading before that vibration.
5. Right after that vibration I connected a generic (NONAME) USB-C <-> USB-A cable to both the device and my Linux machine, and fortunately the device was recognized by the system and fastboot was able to detect the device correctly. So I flashed the a factory image, and it went just fine.
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Let me confirm that this works. I kept the power button down while the phone was connected via USB to the PC for at least 5 mins. During several reboots suddenly I got a beep from the PC which indicated that ADB was working. I flashed a stock image and voila the pixel 2 is back in operation.
Hope this helps several other people who might have this problem.
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Works on bootloader state locked or not?
SoKa1993 said:
Does ur bootloader locked or unlocked?
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Works on bootloader state locked or not?
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If the boot loader is locked look for a script for unlocking the bootloader from recovery or bootloader state. I did find it but cannot remember. My bootloader was unlocked so I did not have to use it.
ashokabs said:
Pixel 2 - "ERROR: Slot Unbootable: Load Error"
If you get the above error you will find that you cannot boot into recovery and the phone stays in the bootloader screen each time you try to start the phone. If your bootloader is unlocked you might be able to recover your phone to flash a stock image and revive. My problem started when I tried to restore a nandroid backup after trying out Android Q beta 1. I got the error mentioned above.
Most of the people recommended that I get a replacement from Google support as they had tried everything but it didn't work. Well right here in XDA Pixel 2 forum there is a solution waiting to be used. I am reproducing it from the post titled
"December factory image seems to have broken fastboot enumeration"
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A possible way to resurrect a bricked Pixel 2...
Hey guys, I have just been able to get mine alive. The device started to be recognized (USB/fastboot) after about 10 unsuccessful attempts to start the system: "Start", from bootloader.
So what exactly happened and what I did:
1. Bricked a Pixel 2.
2. It started into bootloader and showed the "slot unbootable" error.
3. The device was not recognized by any of my machines at all, lsusb did not show anything new in the system, and, respectively, fastboot did not see the device.
4. The default option in the bootloader is "Start" if I remember correctly. So I just pressed the power button and did not release it until I noticed a vibration. It were about 10 unsuccessful attempts of system loading before that vibration.
5. Right after that vibration I connected a generic (NONAME) USB-C <-> USB-A cable to both the device and my Linux machine, and fortunately the device was recognized by the system and fastboot was able to detect the device correctly. So I flashed the a factory image, and it went just fine.
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Let me confirm that this works. I kept the power button down while the phone was connected via USB to the PC for at least 5 mins. During several reboots suddenly I got a beep from the PC which indicated that ADB was working. I flashed a stock image and voila the pixel 2 is back in operation.
Hope this helps several other people who might have this problem.
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I have same problem. I use Pixel 2 and Fedora. My question is, what i exactly should do? I mean the steps. I didn't get that beep from my laptop. But I got the vibration when I hold the power button when it's not connected to USB. Please Help me.
Sorry my english isn't that good.
*hangs head in shame*
Ok, I'm stumped and I need help.
Last time I rooted a phone, it was our old HTC Thunderbolts... Things have changed significantly since then, or so it would appear.
Trying to fix my wife's phone after a Verizon OTA update seems to have jumped her phone from Android 10 to 11, and in the process nerfed the hotspot (which we need, as we're rural with no landline broadband available)
I'm working on a Moto G Power (sofia XT2041-4), bought late last year off the shelf from Best Buy.
Home PC is a Windows 10 box. I do not have a linux environment available to me.
I am \ was trying to put LinageOS on it, but honestly don't care what OS it is as long as we can turn the hotspot on ourselves, regardless of what Verizon wants. Over a decade ago, I rooted our phones with ICS image, so I have some outdated experience here. CalyxOS looks nice but I don't think it'll work on Moto G Power.
So, here's where I'm at in the last 48 hours.
I have gone in and gotten the unlock key from motorola, and successfully undone the OEM Lock. (I know this is the case because it tells me I'm an idiot and I should lock it, every time it boots up now). This also managed to wipe the phone, which, oops, read to the end of the paragraph BEFORE unlocking and deleting pictures of the grandkids which came in since the last backup.
Somehow last night, I managed to get it to be a brick, but used LMSA to unbrick it, but that version is still the OTA updated Android 11, so same problem with the hotspot.
I have installed the Android SDK, newest motorola drivers, and also the standalone 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot' on my PC
I've managed to get TWRP installed in the recovery portion of the phone. (note: may have been wiped now, but I can get it back on I believe)
Following this video, I managed to bring TWRP up, wiped the device, then copied the Lineage OS image to the microSD card, as well as Open GApps. The only thing I couldn't get to work, other than, you know, the new OS, is I didn't see a place to enable advanced boot options, so I have to get back to the bootloader via Volume Down and Power from a full shutdown state.
When I try to install the LinageOS (17.1), it looks like it's installing, goes through steps 1 and 2, then a slew of error messages in the log.
I've got the 4 image files I pulled out of one of the LineageOS zip files (Boot, Product, System, VBMeta) in the 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot' directory.
I can run 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' from the 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot' directory and it succeeds.
When I try to run Product, System or VBMeta in the same way (cmdline = fastboot flash product product.img), all of them fail the Preflash Validation and it comes back with 'FAILED (remote failure)'
During this process, somehow I bricked my wife's phone AGAIN, but just got it reset with LMSA for the second time. So, I may have wiped out everything I've done previously on the phone, which may or may not be a good thing. But, I believe everything I've done up to this point is repeatable (which is somewhat why I wrote all of the above details out)
Edit: Progress is Made! - Ok, now that I've got FASTBOOTD figured out, I was able to flash the Boot, Product, System and VBMeta into active partition A. But when I use the command 'flashboot reboot' it just keeps coming back to the fastboot flashload screen with the green android with it's access panel open. I tried to get back into TWRP via entering 'Recovery Mode' at the loader, but apparently it got wiped. I'm guessing I should flash it back into the recovery slot ("fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.4.0-0-sofia-test9") and then maybe try to recover from Partition A via TWRP?
Things I'm not sure about
First, I'm pretty sure I'm not in FastbootD. I don't see a big red FASTBOOTD at the top, and according to this thread, means I'm not in it.
Update: Ok, I realized I didn't have the 'platform tools', which I have now downloaded, and once I was back in fastboot, I was able to run 'Flashboot reboot flashboot' and now I know I'm in FlashbootD. Not sure what I'm supposed to do in here at this point, but hey, I've now got the correct interface.
I think FASTBOOTD should be something I'm interacting with on the Moto G Power, but for the life of me, I can't figure out how to get to it.
Update on this, see above.
I feel like I've got to be CLOSE to getting this thing working, but damned if I can seem to cross the finish line.
Help?
Further Edit: So, I tried another OS, ResurrectionOS, just to see if it was an issue with the image.
Started with another reset with LMSA (I love that tool... It zeroes out all the stupid things I'm doing on the Moto G Power during this process)
Rebooted into FastBootD mode (with the nice red at the top)
Flashed all four of the images. No errors noted during the process
Wiped the Data
Rebooted... And right back to the bootloader. Cannot seem to get out of the boot loader to get the new OS to initialize.
Again, Help?
Did you ever solve this riddle?
This restore process is intended for the AT&T V60 (lmv600am) model and will WIPE your data so back it up if you want to keep it!
This process will restore the lmv600am to original factory state for the AT&T v60 v20q build (a11). I’ve dumped all the required partitions from a new replacement phone sent to me by LG. This process uses the Qfil utility and assumes you already have a working knowledge of Qfil and that you have already installed it on your Windows PC. If you don’t have that knowledge start reading. The internet is full of Qfil guides.
You can’t damage or fix your existing imei relevant partitions from this restore because they aren’t included in this download.
You are responsible for backing up your existing phone partitions. I’m not liable for you using my work product and you do so at your own risk. If you’re unsure of what you’re doing then read more about Qfil and what is does. Again, if you are a newby go slow. Taking your time will save you a lot of aggravation.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem. There are process out there but they are usually reserved for people with an expert level of knowledge on the subject.
This guide is for anyone who’s presently unable to boot or who just can’t access AT&T ota services and wishes to upgrade their lmv600am to a newer a11 build. I have only tried this when my phone was already on an Android 11 rom. That’s not to say it won’t work coming from a Android 10 rom but I haven’t tried it.
This process will not fix your erased or damage imei number problem.
Steps
Download “Lmv600am v20q Restore Partitions.7z” file from ??? and unzip. Remember the unzipped restore directory path.
Plug your phone into PC with USB cable and put you phone in EDL (9008) mode. Again, there are guides on how to do this everywhere.
Start Qfil and select the port of your phone’ connection. (See Windows device manager)
Select the v60 firehose (.elf) which is included in the unzipped directory.
Select storage type = ulf which is located at the bottom right of the Qfil dialog screen. I’m using Qfil 2.0.3.5 version.
Next click on the “load XML” button and group select “rawprogram0” thru “rawprogram6” which are also in the unzipped directory, then hit OK. Next it will ask for the Patch0.xml file, hit cancel as we’re not patching anything.
Wait a few seconds and then click on the “Download” button. Qfil will now resolve all the names of the partitions to be restore and then start the download process to the phone.
When complete phone reboots as I recall.
try first time, stuck at 88%, show a error
try second time, stuck at 55% for a whole night, no error
after, stuck at a random percent every time, no error
att a11 already crossflashed to EA
Why super.bin so big? 20GB stucking at flashing super every time
peterwode said:
try first time, stuck at 88%, show a error
try second time, stuck at 55% for a whole night, no error
after, stuck at a random percent every time, no error
att a11 already crossflashed to EA
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My guess is your pc went to sleep. Other suggestions; change usb port... change cable... change PC. This procedure has been used by myself and others multiple times without failure. Qfil does nothing more than a simple read partition / write partition. There's no magic.
peterwode said:
Why super.bin so big? 20GB stucking at flashing super every time
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The size of the super.bin (partitions system_a and system_b) is what it is. It's not like you have a choice. Hopefully, you do realize you're restoring both sides of the phone, slot a/slot b.
hooutoo said:
My guess is your pc went to sleep. Other suggestions; change usb port... change cable... change PC. This procedure has been used by myself and others multiple times without failure. Qfil does nothing more than a simple read partition / write partition. There's no magic.
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Everything is changed, but the problem is the same, just stucked, progress no move forward, no error message , is the configuaration setting's problem? I am using the same configuaration with the crossflash guide
Finally figured out where the problem is , after upate qpst to the latest one, everything just ok now, thanks for your sharing and help
peterwode said:
Finally figured out where the problem is , after upate qpst to the latest one, everything just ok now, thanks for your sharing and help
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You're welcome.
sorry for my mistake, not update , it is downgrade to 2.0.2.3, with 2.0.3.5 showing zero disk reading of qfil progress in the task manager, with 2.0.2.3 you can see qfil reading data from disk from computer , i don't know if it is bug or just a showing problem.
report one issue, cann't boot when changed to slot_a
did this. boots as cricket wireless and is just doing nothing but booting with the giant smiley face logo.
is there another step I need to do? Im surprised to see cricket and not ATT
chamilun said:
did this. boots as cricket wireless and is just doing nothing but booting with the giant smiley face logo.
is there another step I need to do? Im surprised to see cricket and not ATT
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If you're seeing any boot logo and then getting stuck it usually means that the phone is trying to get to userdata. This restore does not include userdata for obvious reasons. My guess is you needs to reformat/wipe userdata.
The easiest way is probably by entering restore mode and selecting "reset to factory" which both reformats and wipes userdata.
As for the cricket logo, no telling where that's coming from or where your phone's been. But as per the Op description, these are 100% AT&T a11 v20q partitions.
phone wont get into the android boot screen for wiping cache/userdata/etc. kinda odd...
something tells me I need to write something additional. because my ATT model was crossflashed to the EU firmware
to bypass the fingerprint bug. however, they are shutting off 3G networks on the 22nd so cant keep using.
anyone else have any idea what I need to do?
Dude.... you don't need to be at boot screen whatever that is. You need to put your phone in recovery mode. Hold -vol and pwr until phone start to boot..... then release. Immediately press/hold +vol to put phone in recovery mode. Then select fastory reset which will rebuild (reformat/wipe) userdata . There are lots of guides on how to put a v60 into recovery mode.
If you can't get into recovery then put phone into edl mode (9008), start gfil and load the eng abl img to both abl_a and abl_b. Then restart phone and put it into fastboot mode, again guides all over internet on how to get to fastboot mode. From there try "fastboot -w" command from cmd prompt using adb/fastboot tools. If that doesn't work it has to be done from recovery mode.
Be sure you have all the proper drivers. For example when going into fastboot mode you will mostly likey have to manually load the adb bootloader driver so fastboot commands can access you phone.
hooutoo said:
eng abl img
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hooutoo said:
Dude.... you don't need to be at boot screen whatever that is. You need to put your phone in recovery mode. Hold -vol and pwr until phone start to boot..... then release. Immediately press/hold +vol to put phone in recovery mode. Then select fastory reset which will rebuild (reformat/wipe) userdata . There are lots of guides on how to put a v60 into recovery mode.
If you can't get into recovery then put phone into edl mode (9008), start gfil and load the eng abl img to both abl_a and abl_b. Then restart phone and put it into fastboot mode, again guides all over internet on how to get to fastboot mode. From there try "fastboot -w" command from cmd prompt using adb/fastboot tools. If that doesn't work it has to be done from recovery mode.
Be sure you have all the proper drivers. For example when going into fastboot mode you will mostly likey have to manually load the adb bootloader driver so fastboot commands can access you phone.
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all done. loaded eng abl. erased userdata in fastboot. still is on cricket startup screen and just stays there booting forever
does yours say "cricket wireless" when booting? so odd how this thing is behaving
got it finally to boot by resetting phone within recovery. fastboot -w command didnt do it. Now Im getting some type
of NT error that something doesnt match. but phone is working.
thanks!
Did you follow the steps, recovery mode and factory reset? Did it complete?
chamilun said:
got it finally to boot by resetting phone within recovery. fastboot -w command didnt do it. Now Im getting some type
of NT error that something doesnt match. but phone is working.
thanks!
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Your welcome.
NT codes is a well know error so just google it. Also, maybe check with TG group.
hooutoo said:
Your welcome.
NT codes is a well know error so just google it. Also, maybe check with TG group.
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everything worked but something is odd. its showing as cricket boot up, LG in settings. not ATT. and the NT error.
also the hidden code menu isnt working.
somehow Ive got a frankenstein phone now. was a pure ATT phone before I crossflashed. somehow I need to figure out
what to write to the phone to get proper version back. I do have the old backup. just need to figure out how we
did the crossflashing and kind of undo