[Q] Unable to flash Lenovo A660 -> looped during factory reset -> unable to boot
Hello all!
I am having a really strange error with my phone. I can't flash it. Even when it says it's "Downloaded OK" -> green circle in Smart Phone Flash Tool, seems like nothing really happened.
The problem is, machine Lenovo A660 keeps restarting and "updating". Lenovo logo -> Android image with some weird blue shape -> restart. (5-10secs each repetition).
My Factory mode looks like this -> http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img5854y.jpg/ (power on + volumne down)
This phone came with Etotalk MOD ROM.
Main problem occured, when I've couldn't access my applications -> Application not found error and lost all application icons. Then Google Play said, my account has never been used with this device. So I joined again, "re"installed applications. Some worked, but most of them kept shutting down with errors. So I decided for factory reset via software menu recovery and backup menu (??). Device started to "recovering" and it was doing for 20-30minutes - so I have restarted it.. bearing on mind, that factory reset did not work, as people stated it lasts around 7mins..
Then I have tried to flash it using various boot.img and recovery.img from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874403 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104748
but they won't work. Seems like something starts earlier then true recovery tool.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Mich
I have found and use stock-modded ROM for this phone, but it really seems like Smart Phone Flash Tool is not flashing this device.
The thing is, I never see that purple bar to come.
I am using only recovery and boot image. After hitting Download I connect phone, which got battery out for few secs, and leave it as is. Red bar fills up, yellow bar fills up and that all, green circle appears.
When I start device, no change has happened. :-/
Somebody help me, please..
Btw, what is that THL and which is on my phone? Do I actually need it?
I am really stuck.
Michalxo said:
If you would have some spare time, would you help me please?
This is my problem described in a deeper way -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37983752
I think, that smart phone flash tool is not actually flashing the device at all.
Your help is probably the last I might get.. in case you know any other phone-expert.
I had this phone for almost a month and a week
PS: I have anohter exactly same phone in case it might help something in something.
Thank you very much in advanced.
Mich
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You are correct, the standard recovery will not flash the ROM. You *must* first flash a custom recovery using the windows flash utility, and after that you can flash the ROM you linked to.
Read the first two posts in this thread, and the pages it links to, especially the two 'flash' links and the A660 recovery link.
cybermaus said:
You are correct, the standard recovery will not flash the ROM. You *must* first flash a custom recovery using the windows flash utility, and after that you can flash the ROM you linked to.
Read the first two posts in this thread, and the pages it links to, especially the two 'flash' links and the A660 recovery link.
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Thank you for your help! After some hard battling with some button combinations I managed to get into some "etotalk" rom recovery, which fixed partitioning (using mke2fs tool) and getting clean "old" 4.0.4 android.
Thank you again! Phone is alive!
PS: I am not sure of the combination, but I pressed & hold both volume controls and simultaneously (or few ms later) pressed power on button.
Michalxo said:
Hello all!
I am having a really strange error with my phone. I can't flash it. Even when it says it's "Downloaded OK" -> green circle in Smart Phone Flash Tool, seems like nothing really happened.
The problem is, machine Lenovo A660 keeps restarting and "updating". Lenovo logo -> Android image with some weird blue shape -> restart. (5-10secs each repetition).
My Factory mode looks like this -> http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img5854y.jpg/ (power on + volumne down)
This phone came with Etotalk MOD ROM.
Main problem occured, when I've couldn't access my applications -> Application not found error and lost all application icons. Then Google Play said, my account has never been used with this device. So I joined again, "re"installed applications. Some worked, but most of them kept shutting down with errors. So I decided for factory reset via software menu recovery and backup menu (??). Device started to "recovering" and it was doing for 20-30minutes - so I have restarted it.. bearing on mind, that factory reset did not work, as people stated it lasts around 7mins..
Then I have tried to flash it using various boot.img and recovery.img from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874403 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2104748
but they won't work. Seems like something starts earlier then true recovery tool.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.
Mich
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hi i have the same problem with the same phone,how you solved the problem?
thank you
nicodim23 said:
hi i have the same problem with the same phone,how you solved the problem?
thank you
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This might no longer be up to date AND I am no expert but when I was "playing" with my A660, I noticed that some (generic) descriptions for flashing, etc. refer to up- and down volume buttons, which (because they are on the right side of the device?) are in some cases mirrored to some of the instructions. In other words, up is down and down is up (if that makes sense).
If I power off the device, I usually first press volume up (and keep it pressed), while then also pressing and holding the power button.
Once the screen comes to live, you may let go of the buttons.
This combination brings me into the CWM Recovery based Recovery Mode. My phone also had the ETOTALK ROM installed ...
Navigation is with volume up / down and item selction is with the power button!
Same procedure with volume down gets you into the "factory Mode" menu, where you can do all sorts of test. However, this mode is also required for some (!) flashing procedures (ofter referred to for adb access).
Scrolling through the entries with volume down. Accepting an entry with Volume Up!
Hope this helps,
Robert
New Lenovo A660
Hallo, I root'ed my new phone with A789_ROW_S106_cybermaus_ICS_V3.1 with SP flash tool.
Every thing was working great until I want to instal v3.21.
I flashed the old v3.1 and I have a problem.
My phone don't power on, but I can flash booting, rocovery.img etc, what can I do to make it working again ??
Now, I see phone in SP FLASH TOOL, I can flash booting, recovery, but phone won't power on.
Is there anything i can do??
DawidMacha said:
Hallo, I root'ed my new phone with A789_ROW_S106_cybermaus_ICS_V3.1 with SP flash tool.
Every thing was working great until I want to instal v3.21.
I flashed the old v3.1 and I have a problem.
My phone don't power on, but I can flash booting, rocovery.img etc, what can I do to make it working again ??
Now, I see phone in SP FLASH TOOL, I can flash booting, recovery, but phone won't power on.
Is there anything i can do??
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What phone were you flashing?
please with with my lenovo a660
steirx said:
This might no longer be up to date AND I am no expert but when I was "playing" with my A660, I noticed that some (generic) descriptions for flashing, etc. refer to up- and down volume buttons, which (because they are on the right side of the device?) are in some cases mirrored to some of the instructions. In other words, up is down and down is up (if that makes sense).
If I power off the device, I usually first press volume up (and keep it pressed), while then also pressing and holding the power button.
Once the screen comes to live, you may let go of the buttons.
This combination brings me into the CWM Recovery based Recovery Mode. My phone also had the ETOTALK ROM installed ...
Navigation is with volume up / down and item selction is with the power button!
Same procedure with volume down gets you into the "factory Mode" menu, where you can do all sorts of test. However, this mode is also required for some (!) flashing procedures (ofter referred to for adb access).
Scrolling through the entries with volume down. Accepting an entry with Volume Up!
Hope this helps,
Robert
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I also had exactly the same problem as you, when trying to do a factory reset on my phone too. the vol up+ power button don't work, instead the phone starts in the same looped state, displaying the green android logo & restarting.
somebody please help me out.
DawidMacha said:
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My phone don't power on, but I can flash booting, rocovery.img etc, what can I do to make it working again ??
Now, I see phone in SP FLASH TOOL, I can flash booting, recovery, but phone won't power on.
Is there anything i can do??
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I have the same end result (after a factory reset (unintended) and unsuccesful attemts to put etotalk recovery rom back) i did a "format" from the flash tool): the phone appears dead, it will not power up. the flash tool does recognise the phone, and will download, memory test (it does say: "NAND Flash was not detected" however), etc.
Henkjan_O said:
I have the same end result (after a factory reset (unintended) and unsuccesful attemts to put etotalk recovery rom back) i did a "format" from the flash tool): the phone appears dead, it will not power up. the flash tool does recognise the phone, and will download, memory test (it does say: "NAND Flash was not detected" however), etc.
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solved!
using the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943442 I got the phone unbricked, so I could put the original firmware back (thanks to etotalk tech support for that tip) and then upgrade again tothe etotalk ROM.
Hi there...it was mere some hours after i got my new moto g...i installed next launcher and pressed "always" instead of "just once" as i pressed the home button. The phone restarted immidiately and is stuck at logo screen forever. Now i tried flashing stock rom through fast boot method but the process gets stuck at "waiting for device" at the first command. That might be because USB debugging is disabled and i can't enable it as the phone doesn't show up anything. i checked the drivers several times but didn't work out.
The link of the guide is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
anyone??
try to download stock room with final is ".tar.gz" and do the first method... worked for me... my devices is xt1033
.xml.zip don't work to me
usernam215 said:
Hi there...it was mere some hours after i got my new moto g...i installed next launcher and pressed "always" instead of "just once" as i pressed the home button. The phone restarted immidiately and is stuck at logo screen forever. Now i tried flashing stock rom through fast boot method but the process gets stuck at "waiting for device" at the first command. That might be because USB debugging is disabled and i can't enable it as the phone doesn't show up anything. i checked the drivers several times but didn't work out.
The link of the guide is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoTAsuPey_E
strange is my phone...i get in the fastboot mode as shown in the video. But after selecting recovery, i don't see ANY option. all i can see android laid on its back...as it in recovery mode. How is it possible???
usernam215 said:
strange is my phone...i get in the fastboot mode as shown in the video. But after selecting recovery, i don't see ANY option. all i can see android laid on its back...as it in recovery mode. How is it possible???
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If your bootloader is unlocked you could use fastboot to fastboot flash a recovery. Then do a factory reset.
usernam215 said:
strange is my phone...i get in the fastboot mode as shown in the video. But after selecting recovery, i don't see ANY option. all i can see android laid on its back...as it in recovery mode. How is it possible???
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in kitkat recovery has been changed and options in recovery will be shown only when u press power and volume up for 4 sec and releasing both when u reach the android laid on its back screen
dnana_28 said:
in kitkat recovery has been changed and options in recovery will be shown only when u press power and volume up for 4 sec and releasing both when u reach the android laid on its back screen
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:good::good:thanx man..
usernam215 said:
:good::good:thanx man..
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You should hit the thanks button instead of posting it
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk
*URGENT HELP REQUIRED*
Rooted a core, then UnRooted it for software update.super su was installed but disabled and device was shown unroot succesful by framaroot.device status was official.then, i downloaded the update. The phone restarted and now it gets stuck at samsung logo,it just glows indefinitely. When pressing vol down and menu/home key and starting it shows custom os, volume up to continue, volume down to cancel and restart phone. When pressing down.again it gets stuck at samsung logo and when pressing up says to not disconnect and shows update and odin. Recovery mode by pressing vol.up and menu is also working. I have no backup. Screenshots below.
*No backup made.
*Have another galaxy core.non rooted and working. Will making backup of it work on my phone. Both are Same model i8262(duos).
vikas966591 said:
*URGENT HELP REQUIRED*
Rooted a core, then UnRooted it for software update.super su was installed but disabled and device was shown unroot succesful by framaroot.device status was official.then, i downloaded the update. The phone restarted and now it gets stuck at samsung logo,it just glows indefinitely. When pressing vol down and menu/home key and starting it shows custom os, volume up to continue, volume down to cancel and restart phone. When pressing down.again it gets stuck at samsung logo and when pressing up says to not disconnect and shows update and odin. Recovery mode by pressing vol.up and menu is also working. I have no backup. Screenshots below.
*No backup made.
*Have another galaxy core.non rooted and working. Will making backup of it work on my phone. Both are Same model i8262(duos).
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i think the fastest and easiest way to solve this is to flash stock rom using odin since you can get into dl mode.
mrlzikri said:
i think the fastest and easiest way to solve this is to flash stock rom using odin since you can get into dl mode.
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The problem is i don't have my laptop with me. Is there any way to restore it via sdcard,or anything else,if not,will have to go to samsung service center,if it's the last choice.
Your idea of backing up on other core may be able to work, however, your bricked core needs to have cwm installed to restore the backup on which I am still not sure if it will work. The real quickest way to fix that is to flash the stock rom.
Sent from my GT-I8262 using xda app-developers app
It was under warranty and was showing official status. Gave it to samsung service centre. Thanks to all for their sincere help.
Okay guys, this used to be a "Omg i bricked my phone help me" question thread. But I unbricked my phone and now its amaaazing
So if u got the same problem here u go:
First lets analyze the problem:
I got LG G2 d802 (international)
Rooted it with IORoot25r
I got TWRP 2.7 on it
I entered the recovery mode from ROM manager
I wiped all data, but forgot that no rom was on my device.
So the device froze at LG logo.
When trying to reboot, the device would just freeze again there.
SO HERE IS WHAT I DID:
Device was on LG logo
I pressed Power ON/OFF button and Volume Down button (hold it)
I released them when the mobile restarted and I saw the LG logo again.
Then I immidiatly repressed and hold the power ON/OFF button and Bolume Down button. This will cause the device to enter RECOVERY MODE.
In the TWRP (Team Win recovery Project) menu (the TWRP menu is the recovery mode), I pressed on turn system off (not sure where it is, but I think it in the Reboot section)
So the device is OFF atm.
I kept pressing volume down and then I plugged the usb stick in, this will cause the device to go in DOWNLOAD mode.
Once in that mode, all you have to do is follow the thread that was linked by scholastova underneath (first reply).
(PS -> since I have less than 10 posts, i can't post links )
TheGreatWhitePolarBearKin said:
Hello everybody,
so I got a lg g2 international version (d802). I rooted my phone with IOroot25r1.
I installed rom manager and updated the CWM. Later I wanted to download Omnirom, in the thread it said that TWRP was succesfull and CWM wasnt tested. (THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2668564)
So I searched on the internet and I downloaded the apk called Autorec. It automatically installs TWRP.
So i went into the recovery mode and wiped everything I could. After that I noticed that I forgot to put the ROM on the phone (retarded me).
So i tried to reboot, because the phone wasn't showing up on my PC. ABD didnt find the device either.
(I said SO alot of times, sorry for that )
I am now stuck at booting. When booting I see the LG logo and the LED turning colors but it won't start, neither will it turn off, it will just restart if I keep pressing the power on/off button on the back. Holding all buttons will get me into a menu where it gives me a couple options:
Off
On
Cancel
Answer Call
Stop Alarm
I can't get to answer Call or Stop Alarm. And if i press Off, On or Cancel it will simply freeze and stay there forever. Then all i can do is hold off-on button again and get back to the non-stop lg logo.
I cant enter recovery or the phone, neither does it show up in abd.
HELP ME PLEASE. I HAVE TRUST IN YOU
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Just visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Follow those steps and you'll be okay!
scholastova said:
Just visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Follow those steps and you'll be okay!
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I tried the first step with the KDZ, didn't work The program gives the error "plug phone in". Basically it doesn't recognise the phone.
Also I think I kinda know the situation now. I have 0 roms and 0 backups. ABD sideload won't work (no idea why). My only chance is mounting, Hope that will work. But is there any other method? (PS i also tried the .TOT method, didnt work also).
scholastova said:
Just visit this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
Follow those steps and you'll be okay!
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Omg, I am not the brightest person xD
I forgot to be on download mode
ANYWAY It worked, wohoo thank you mate <33333
Can you not pull out external SD put rom on it from pc and then flag from recovery?
TheGreatWhitePolarBearKin said:
Omg, I am not the brightest person xD
I forgot to be on download mode
ANYWAY It worked, wohoo thank you mate <33333
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That's great! Im glad to hear that.
My moto g updates to lollipop since then ...I am unable to download anything. Download starts initially and then notification bar foes off.
Later it shows download unsuccessful. For the said file data is consuming. Plz help to sort out this problem
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My moto g updates to lollipop since then ...I am unable to download anything. Download starts initially and then notification bar foes off.
Later it shows download unsuccessful. For the said file data is consuming. Plz help to sort out this problem
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Hi, you may want to perform a factory restore from the recovery menu of the phone. The easiest way to do this is to hold the volume down/power buttons when the phone is turned off to boot into boot loader. Once into bootloader select recovery and press volume up/down. Then just reset.