Bricked? I'm out of options - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello, on March 10th I received a new update on my N5. After update, which finished with no problems as usual, my phone was normally working or about two more hours. In that time no new apps were installed. Then it just shut down, and can't be properly turned on.
It always stuck at Google logo and that is all that it does. I'm able to get to the fastboot mode by holding Power+Volume Up+Volume Down buttons, but I can't get into Recovery Mode option to hard reset it. Nothing show up after selecting that option and Power+Volume Up does nothing. Ok, bad luck, time to flash it nice and clean.
Haha, nice try.
I'm not sure if I had USB debugging on or off, but I think off. Obtained ROM from Google + newest platform tools from SDK and followed all possible manual I could get from Internets, results:
Code:
adb devices
List of devices attached
*nothing*
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
error: no devices found
Drivers are newest from Google, reinstalled several times, device is visible in Windows as Android Bootloader Interface and seem working fine. adb just do not see phone.
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
...
OKAY [ 46.402s]
finished. total time: 46.403s - WORKS!
But rest is just no go:
Code:
fastboot erase boot
erasing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition)
finished. total time: 0.219s
Code:
fastboot erase cache
********Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'cache'...
FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition)
finished. total time: 0.217s
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition)
finished. total time: 0.219s
Code:
fastboot erase system
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition)
finished. total time: 0.218s
I tried several more commands, like to install twrp, but all with same results.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
sending 'recovery' (14314 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.653s] writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 0.835s
I also tried "fastboot boot twrp.img" and it worked but didn't helped much. Internal storage is showing size 0 MB an when I try to do anything it ends with wall of red text about how it's unable to find partitions or mount images, first line:
Code:
E:Primary block device '/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/userdata' for mount point '/data' is not present!
Also when I reboot bootloader, it get stuck and when I get it back with buttons, it is back in its locked state. So my guess is that eMMC went to Silicon Heaven.
Do you guys have any advices? Or is my phone just fancy mirror now?

When the phone is in fastboot mode, does the bootloader state remain "unlocked" after a reboot?
If the bootloader is unlocked, have you tried relfashing a stock ROM?

audit13 said:
When the phone is in fastboot mode, does the bootloader state remain "unlocked" after a reboot?
If the bootloader is unlocked, have you tried relfashing a stock ROM?
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Like i wrote, it get back to locked state.

The emmc chip is defective and cannot be fixed. This is clearly indicated when the bootloader relocks itself at reboot.

Thought so, but wanted confirmation . Thank you.

Related

[Q]Phones not support flashing from the bootloader, ever exist?

Hello,
I have a lenovo a396(phone) recently.
It acts wired when dealing with fastboot commands, and looks incredible to root(more info at bottom of this post)
And the Lenovo Customer Service stuff says this phone is not able to flash via fastboot and told me I am only able to flash it via recovery <3e>
Is that even possible???
If yes,
how can I even bypass the 3e signature veriation to flash a custom ROM
EDIT: I have a stock update.zip in my hand!
thank you very much for saving me another one week's spare time
dye
FYI:
fastboot erase cache
erasing 'cache'...
FAILED (remote:unknown partition name)
finished. total time: 0.003s
fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED ( remote:unknown partition name)
finished. total time: 0.003s
fastboot boot zImage initramfs.cpio.gz
___FYI___ the zImage and initrd are unmkbootimg from the boot.img via stock updat.zip
creating boot image...
creating boot image - 10975232 bytes
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.529s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.197s]
finished. total time: 0.726s
fastboot oem h
...
[PS: after this three dots, hehe, you doomed to wait forever. cuz the process's status turned into D+ ie, waiting for IO]
Lenovo A397
Android 2.3.5
Kernel 3.10.17
Hardware_ver H201
verA397_S162_140528
if more hardware info requested, please post that

Nexus 5 Stuck In BootLoop After Replacing Power Button

Nexus 5 rebooting loop with dead Recovery mode ! any help ?
Welcome Dears
Before 1 week ago, my nexus 5 went into rebooting loop, it was a hardware issue, and after I replace the power button
still the phone rebooting on Google logo every second, when I connect it to the charger, its charging without problem until get a full charged battery, so I think it is not a battery issue, and I can enter the fastboot mode without rebooting, so I think its not a hardware issue now, it was and its goes out !
the problem also when I enter the recovery mode , "No Command" with android logo appears, then I press the Volume Up button then I get the recovery mode command, but unfortunately my PC can't see the phone, so I can't use the "adb sideload" command to flash my MIUI ROM (Version: 5.8.6) again
Code:
adb sideload MIUI.zip
error: device not found
but in the fastboot my PC can connect with Nexus, so I try to flash the CWM/TWRP recovery , I got these replay from the command,
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery hammerhead-cwm-6.0.4.4-unofficial.img
< waiting for device >
sending 'recovery' (10498 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.453s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.847s]
finished. total time: 1.302s
C:\adb>
but unfortunately when I repeat my nexus to recovery mode I didn't get the new flashed recovery ! still stuck on the dead old one !
when I use from recovery mode the "wipe data/factory reset" I got these three line then flashing on "no command" dead recovery logo
Code:
--wiping data. . .
Formatting/data. . .
Formatting/cache . . .
then go into "no command" dead recovery logo flashing until I force it shutdown by power button !
same result by "wipe cache partition" command
my Next step to flash the factory image by fastbood command but this solution will remove all files & pictures & Videos & my notes isn't it ?!
so if that is right ? do you have any other solution to run up my nexus and avoiding these rebooting loop or flash new recovery / custom ROM without loosing my data ?! " I am not afraid of loos any Apps and data of them" I need my sound files, videos, pictures and notes.
Pictures below for more clarify the issue !
I get "No Command" when I enter the Recovery mode, until I press the Volume Up
http://store2.up-00.com/2015-08/1440196110631.jpg
The pictures of Dead Recovery Mode commands
http://store2.up-00.com/2015-08/1440196110722.jpg
Thank you.
try this (maybe you just missed the second command - afaik without the bootloader reboot the flashed recovery won't stick):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
and then try to reboot into recovery on your phone
if this doesn't work:
just download stock image, unpack it, open the flash-all.xxx (bat for windows / sh for linux) and remove the "-w" from the last line.
(this will prevent the script from wiping all of your data.)
then just execute the script.
afterwards you can flash the recovery (see above - and don't forget the reboot-bootloader thingy ^^).
and in custom recovery you can install your zips (custom rom and supersu).
Hi b666m
Thank you for your support & teach me new info & steps
I tried your first idea with the two commands, but unfortunately still the recovery stuck on the old one, I tried with three files of recovery image !
I will try your 2th solution but I have to ask you again and double check if I got it correctly to avoid any missing of my important files & Pictures.
as my OS Windows, you mean I have to open "Flash-all.bat" file and delete the "-W" from the flashing command
"fastboot -w update image-hammerhead-ktu84p.zip"
picture bellow for more clear
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is it like that ? and that will not delete my files after I double click the flash-all.bat file ?
Thank you again for your support. :good:
The last command which contained "-w"
Code:
"fastboot update image-hammerhead-ktu84p.zip"
will flash the "image-hammerhead-ktu84p.zip" file ,
which is already has a "userdata.img" file inside it , I think this is will formatting the userdata also and write new data isn't it ?
as that is mentioned in this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
Code:
fastboot flash userdata C:\image-hammerhead-krt16m\userdata.img
(Note: this command will wipe your device (including \sdcard), EVEN if your bootloader is already unlocked.)
is that right ?
Yes that is right. Not to change tactics here... But one use twrp recovery because support for cwm ended over a year ago. If you after going to flash factory images I would unzip and flash them all individually except for the userdata.img which would wipe your sd.
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---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ----------
Follow method two in the how to flash factory images thread you linked. What was suggested before was to open and edit the flash-all.bat script by removing the -w in the script which would wipe. The flash-all has given people issues in the past and by doing each one individually you can see them succeed individually.
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The best way to solve your problem . it will 100% work I can assure you . download nexus root tool kit on you PC and once downloaded install and then open the application then .. Put your nexus 5 into bootloader if possible and connect the phone to you PC with the OEM USB cable . in the application on the PC you will see unroot and below that an option (soft brick ) chose that and press unroot follow the step and your phone will be fine . I hope I will get a positive feedback from you . enjoying using your nexus 5
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Dear @jwhyte : Thank you very much for your support and clarify the issue of flashing the userdata.img , I will go with your idea to flash every file individually except the userdata.img file.
Dear @adarshdeep : thank you very much for you support, the nexus root tool kit App was very great, and the "flsh stuck + unroot" with "soft brick" has an a good choosing with "No Wipe Data", but unfortunately my Nexus still in Bootloop after I applied this good idea,
The nexus tool kit succeed to flash the
bootloader, radio, recovery, system and I leaved the Nexus for 30 minutes after I read these info but still same issue
Code:
Booting up your freshly flashed stock device...
------------------------------------------------------------------
Wait for your device to finish booting up...
- It may appear to be boot looping; just wait...
- It could take 5-10 minutes; please be patient...
When its finally booted back up, please remember
to re-enable USB debugging if you plan on using
the toolkit to perform other operations.
any advice please ?
The new update of my trials also:
I got a connection between my Nexus and My Work PC by ADB sideload mode,
and I applied this command to flash the ROM:
Code:
adb sideload Rom.zip
and the adb uploaded reach the 100%
and the Nexus 5 start to flashing the ROM, but it didn't complete and this is the output messages on the nexus screen:
Code:
Now send the package you want to apply
to the device with "adb sideload <filename>" ...
Restarting adbd ...
Finding update package ...
Opening update package ...
Verifying update package ...
Installing update ...
symlink: some symlinks failed
E:Error in /tmp/update.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
what is the symlinks failed and (Status 7 Error) ? there is any solution for this error message ?
Thank you for support to recover my Nexus and files, I have tried for one week now, and I am sure I will get the solution with your support :highfive:
unfortinatily when I tried to flash every file as individual, the adb tools replay with FAILED message (FAILED (remote: flash write failure))
even if I used these three commands before
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase boot
the messages replay by adb
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-hammerhead-hhz11k.img
sending 'bootloader' (2508 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.299s]
writing 'bootloader'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 0.499s
C:\adb>fastboot flash radio radio-hammerhead-m8974a-2.0.50.1.16.img
sending 'radio' (45409 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.617s]
writing 'radio'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 1.797s
C:\adb>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.119s]
sending 'system' (721400 KB)...
OKAY [ 23.172s]
writing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 23.473s
C:\adb>fastboot flash boot boot.img
sending 'boot' (8700 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.387s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 0.567s
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (9284 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.417s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 0.591s
C:\adb>fastboot erase cache
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'cache'...
FAILED (remote: failed to erase partition)
finished. total time: 0.213s
C:\adb>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.001s]
finished. total time: 0.001s
is that means the mobile is hard break ?!
When I tried to Flash Stuck by the "nexus root tool kit" without wiping data, I got failed in this log for:
bootloader + radio + system, and pass for boot + recovery
Code:
Flash Stock + Unroot...
------------------------------------------------------------------
sending 'bootloader' (3119 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.305s]
writing 'bootloader'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 0.513s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
sending 'radio' (45425 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.611s]
writing 'radio'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 2.839s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.006s
sending 'boot' (8980 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.487s]
writing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 0.746s]
finished. total time: 1.241s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
sending 'recovery' (9696 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.506s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.795s]
finished. total time: 1.307s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.115s]
sending 'system' (1021840 KB)...
OKAY [ 32.279s]
writing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: flash write failure)
finished. total time: 32.587s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.003s]
finished. total time: 0.006s
Post-Flash Factory Reset...
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.420s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.107s]
finished. total time: 0.537s
You should now see an android on its back with an exclamation point.
This is the 'Pre-screen' to stock android recovery. It requires a button
combination to bring up the menu:
1. While holding down Power, press Volume Up
2. Using the volume buttons highlight 'wipe cache partition'
3. Use the power button to select it.'
4. Wait while it formats 'cache'....
4. Select 'reboot system now'
Press any key to cotinue...
any help to understand why the flashing of bootloader + radio + system were failed ?!
@M_Nexus5. Out of curiosity what happens if you try locking your bootloader in fastboot and rebooting? Does the bootloader stay locked?
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem device-info
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Dear @jd1639 : thank you very much for your support, I will try your idea and submit the result here, but if the bootloader be lucked and can't be unlock again we will loos this feature of unlocked bootloader isn't it ?
Now I have a good news I got & copy all my files, :highfive:
I play with some features of Nexus root kit tool and try to flash stock Rom and there were a failed as I mentioned that in my last posts,
I flashed each failed X.img, individually under "Fastboot Flash" menus in "Advanced Utilities" Section,
Then I press Custom recovery Under "Fastboot Boot" in "Advanced Utilities" Section, I think this option is the key because it forced the Nexus to run into TWRP recovey mode :good: "but without flash it, because when I reboot by device to recovery mode again I got the dead old one !!
and this recovery "TWRP" support the "Enable MTP" protocol, so after that I got a connection for my nexus as a storage with my PC and copy All files & Pictures,
I Can copy from the device, but I con't copy from my PC to it.
but there are some Error message in the log of TWRP recovery mode:
Code:
Updating partion details
[COLOR="Red"]E: Unable to mount '/Persist'[/COLOR]
...done
Full SELinux support is present.
[COLOR="Red"]E: Unable to open '/cach/recovery/.version'.[/COLOR]
MTP Enable
also when I tried to flash the slim Rom by install option I got some error message , the TWRP can't flash the Rom here are the messages:
Code:
when I tried to flash a ROM.zip file I got some error messages like this:
Format and Mount System, Mount Data ...
Symlinks and Permissions ...
symlink: some symlinks faild
[COLOR="Red"]E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/Zip File sh Update File/Slim-4.4.4.zip[/COLOR]
Error flashing zip 'sdcard/Zip flash Update File/Slim-4.4.4.zip'
Updating partition details...
[COLOR="Red"]E: Unable to mount '/persist'[/COLOR]
...done
also I tried to flash the same my Nexus ROM, (MIUI 4-4-4), but I got same result & Error messages, all Rom already on my sdcard before 4 months maybe.
When I tried "Cache & Dalvik Wipe Complate", I got same error.
Code:
Wiping Dalvik Cach Directories...
Cleaned: /data/dalvik-cach...
-- Dalvik Cach Directories Wipe Complete!
Updating partition details...
[COLOR="Red"]E: Unable to mount '/persist'[/COLOR]
Now may if I flash the stock factory image with wiping all data "its default" solve the problem ?!
or the error message above shown something wrong with device ? or need a certain tool to fix it ?!
or I can fix this issue by "Mount" option in the TWRP Recovery ?! I never used this option !
I will try to flash the stock factory image when I come back to the home.
The big important thing was my files and I got them now by your support, Thaaaanks :fingers-crossed:
the next step, am I get my device back or need to buy new one ?! :cyclops:
Thank you again for your support and I hope the log error messages will give more help to explain the real issue for you.
Well it sounds like you got what you wanted... However from what I've been able to find the errors you are running up against is not good. It sounds like the failed to flash errors and if you boot into twrp which you did and you get mount problems there is a very good chance your sd is fried.
The reason @jd1639 asked about the OEM lock I believe is if it won't stay locked or unlocked it is sd issue.
You can try contacting Google about an RMA however by you replacing there power button they most likely won't accept it.
Good luck glad you got your files.
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@jd1639 this is the result of the commands, the bootloader is locked now, but return back when I restart the device !
Code:
C:\adbToolsss>fastboot oem lock
...
OKAY [ 0.037s]
finished. total time: 0.037s
C:\adbToolsss>fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device tampered: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: false
(bootloader) off-mode-charge: true
OKAY [ 0.004s]
finished. total time: 0.004s
C:\adbToolsss>
after restarting the device:
Code:
C:\adbToolsss>fastboot oem device-info
...
(bootloader) Device tampered: true
(bootloader) Device unlocked: true
(bootloader) off-mode-charge: true
OKAY [ 0.004s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
C:\adbToolsss>
Dear @ jwhyte , yes it was a good luck when I got a copy of my files, but do you mean that is the error message of "Unable to mount" is the sdcard/storage of devices damaged and can't be fix ?!
about the RMA, my devices already out of warranty, I bought it more than one year ago.
so now go ahead to choose & buy a new device ?
Update:
 @D1639
may I got it here in the link of your post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50142493&postcount=14
now the emmc of device is damaged , and I have to buy new device no other solution for this damage whatever software/hardware ?
M_Nexus5 said:
Update:
@D1639
may I got it here in the link of your post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50142493&postcount=14
now the emmc of device is damaged , and I have to buy new device no other solution for this damage whatever software/hardware ?
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If you can't lock/unlock your bootloader there probably isn't anything you can do. But I'd give this a try, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59154061
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Have a look at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-to-fix-persist-partition-t2821576
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@jd1639 after I tried that idea still the device into Bootloop, and I checked the EMMC by "BoardDiag" tool, and I got failed , so may as you said nothing can I do with that issue, but I didn't given up yet, I already bought new OnePlus Two,because no more time for new trials, may I have to try new ideas again next week or after that, Thank you very much my dear, you are very helpful.
@efrant thank you for this link, this is a good idea too, I tried it but faced an issue with using & installing Universal Naked driver, some times the Adb tools can't connect with device in recovery mode, I will try it again and again next week when I have a time and using new PC to install the Universal Naked Driver for recovery only to avoid any other drivers for android.
All dears helpers , thank you very much for your helping,
when I have more time next week I will try some of new idea,
if I get any solution I will submit here the link to be a reference for other
who may face same issue,
Thank you again.
M_Nexus5 said:
[snip]
@efrant thank you for this link, this is a good idea too, I tried it but faced an issue with using & installing Universal Naked driver, some times the Adb tools can't connect with device in recovery mode, I will try it again and again next week when I have a time and using new PC to install the Universal Naked Driver for recovery only to avoid any other drivers for android.
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Click to collapse
It seems you are trying to solve too many issues at once.
The first thing you need to do is make sure your drivers are installed properly, which doesn't seem to be the case. You shouldn't have to mess around with any unofficial drivers. Just install the drivers from Google's website: whttp://developer.android.com/tools/extras/oem-usb.html. That is the first thing you need to make sure is done properly.
The next is to make sure you have the latest version of the four files you need (fasboot.exe, adb.exe, & the 2 dll files) to connect with your device.
Only then should you try to troubleshoot / fix your device.
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You definitely need to fix your persist partition. Your phone will not boot until you do that.
For this to work you need adb to connect to the phone in normal mode (not bootloader).
Installing the naked driver can be problematic, if another driver is already installed. The easiest way is to install it another PC that has not had an Android phone connected to it. You need to disable internet when you connect the phone, and try to cance windows installation of the driver. Then you will have a device with an error in device manager, you right click on it and choose update driver, and choose manual install from the naked driver folder.
If you can't do that, see if you can use the custom recovery to change the phone to connect usb as a camera.
Now open device manager: if you see Android device >Android Composite ADB Interface then adb should work. Try adb devices command. If you see a device you are connected. Then follow bitdomo's guide to fixing the persist partition. You need to be rooted for this to work. You can skip the wifi and BT foe now - you don't need that to boot into the OS. You can do this later.
Once you fix the persist partiton you should be able to boot. Perhaps it will be a good idea to flash stock, but make sure to enable usb debugging, in case you have future problems.
You can see my guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/nexus-5-stuck-boot-loop-lollipop-t3098632

[Q] Asus Transformer TF300T bricked - not accepting flash via fastboot

Hi guys,
I have my friend's Asus Transformer tablet which was never rooted nor modified in any way. One time it went dead and did not boot up. When it finally turned back on, screen was stuck on ASUS logo (please see attachment below).
These were the troubleshooting steps taken:
Reset through the small opening at the side (NO GOOD)
Click Wipe Data at Recovery (NO GOOD)
Tried to flash stock rom through fastboot (NO GOOD)
Firmware used was: ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.6.1.27.5 Only for JP SKU (Android 4.2)
And the error in fastboot was this:
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d15b4f8041c04 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.143s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
FAILED (data transfer failure (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 7.317s
Flashed using Windows 7 OS.
We'd like to know if there would be any chance to revive the tablet or is it time to bid goodbye.
Thank you and more power XDA!
rmcalingasan said:
Hi guys,
I have my friend's Asus Transformer tablet which was never rooted nor modified in any way. One time it went dead and did not boot up. When it finally turned back on, screen was stuck on ASUS logo (please see attachment below).
These were the troubleshooting steps taken:
Reset through the small opening at the side (NO GOOD)
Click Wipe Data at Recovery (NO GOOD)
Tried to flash stock rom through fastboot (NO GOOD)
Firmware used was: ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.6.1.27.5 Only for JP SKU (Android 4.2)
And the error in fastboot was this:
Code:
C:\adb>fastboot devices
015d15b4f8041c04 fastboot
C:\adb>fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.143s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
FAILED (data transfer failure (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 7.317s
Flashed using Windows 7 OS.
We'd like to know if there would be any chance to revive the tablet or is it time to bid goodbye.
Thank you and more power XDA!
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Had the same issue. Used Linuxmint and was able to flash image with no issues.
Also had this issue happen to me one day out of the blue, with the exception of not even being able to boot into recovery. I tried everything and ended up giving up as nothing worked. I'm currently waiting for a new motherboard to see if that fixes it.
rmcalingasan said:
Hi guys,
Firmware used was: ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T Firmware: V10.6.1.27.5 Only for JP SKU (Android 4.2)
Flashed using Windows 7 OS.
We'd like to know if there would be any chance to revive the tablet or is it time to bid goodbye.
Thank you and more power XDA!
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...are you sure that the chosen firmware is the right one that fits to your tablet exactly? I suppose it's the wrong one, because I used to take Version WW_V10.6.1.27.5 and was successful to get a clean Stock Rom JB. I also may be wrong.
However I think it's worth to make a further attempt to flash that blob as follows:
Make a folder C:\Flash and copy the .blob from WW_V10.6.1.27.5 into the folder.
Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot and put in "fastboot devices". The device should appear as "xxx device".
Now type in step by step (wait after every step!):
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase misc
fastboot erase cache
After that open C:\Flash and put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob" without " " .
Now it takes a while "sending..." appears then "write..." and the load status will be shown.
If loading is finished put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot". It takes a while to start into a clean JB 4.2.2!
Please note, I cannot guarantee any success-everything you do is on your own risk. Good luck!
ebonit said:
...are you sure that the chosen firmware is the right one that fits to your tablet exactly? I suppose it's the wrong one, because I used to take Version WW_V10.6.1.27.5 and was successful to get a clean Stock Rom JB. I also may be wrong.
However I think it's worth to make a further attempt to flash that blob as follows:
Make a folder C:\Flash and copy the .blob from WW_V10.6.1.27.5 into the folder.
Open Minimal ADB and Fastboot and put in "fastboot devices". The device should appear as "xxx device".
Now type in step by step (wait after every step!):
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot erase boot
fastboot erase misc
fastboot erase cache
After that open C:\Flash and put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob" without " " .
Now it takes a while "sending..." appears then "write..." and the load status will be shown.
If loading is finished put in "fastboot -i 0x0B05 reboot". It takes a while to start into a clean JB 4.2.2!
Please note, I cannot guarantee any success-everything you do is on your own risk. Good luck!
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Thank you for your input. I'm currently trying it in Linux.
Here is the current status:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.074s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
rmcalingasan said:
Thank you for your input. I'm currently trying it in Linux.
Here is the current status:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.074s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
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It's just stuck at sending 'system'.
I've tried using the sd card method but failed too.
aem2267 said:
Had the same issue. Used Linuxmint and was able to flash image with no issues.
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Installed Linuxmint too. (Loving the interface!)
But still stuck at sending 'system' at terminal.
rmcalingasan said:
Thank you for your input. I'm currently trying it in Linux.
Here is the current status:
Code:
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.074s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
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It's strange. As I wrote "sending..." takes a while then appears "write..." and the load status will be shown. Were you patient enough? Did you ever see the load status? Are you sure it's the right "blob"?
ebonit said:
It's strange. As I wrote "sending..." takes a while then appears "write..." and the load status will be shown. Were you patient enough? Did you ever see the load status? Are you sure it's the right "blob"?
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Yes, I'm quite sure it's the correct blob. The JP_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902 shows at the top of the screen of the tablet.
One thing I noticed when erasing other parts was that it failes erasing other parts:
Code:
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot devices
015d15b4f8041c04 fastboot
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase system
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.055s]
finished. total time: 2.055s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.036s]
finished. total time: 0.036s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase userdata
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.382s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase boot
erasing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 0.036s]
finished. total time: 0.036s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase misc
erasing 'misc'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.038s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase cache
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'cache'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.043s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system bloberasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.010s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
I'm currently trying to download an older version of JP blob.
rmcalingasan said:
Yes, I'm quite sure it's the correct blob. The JP_epad-10.6.1.27.5-20130902 shows at the top of the screen of the tablet.
One thing I noticed when erasing other parts was that it failes erasing other parts:
Code:
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot devices
015d15b4f8041c04 fastboot
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase system
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 2.055s]
finished. total time: 2.055s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.036s]
finished. total time: 0.036s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase userdata
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'userdata'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.382s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase boot
erasing 'boot'...
OKAY [ 0.036s]
finished. total time: 0.036s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase misc
erasing 'misc'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.038s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot erase cache
******** Did you mean to fastboot format this partition?
erasing 'cache'...
FAILED (remote: (Unknown error code))
finished. total time: 0.043s
ronamae-Lenovo-G400 JP_epad-user-10.6.1.27.5 # fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system bloberasing 'system'...
OKAY [ 0.010s]
sending 'system' (800931 KB)...
I'm currently trying to download an older version of JP blob.
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Please try the version WW_V10.6.1.27.5. WW stands for world wide. That's what I used to take. http://www.asus.com/Tablets/ASUS_Transformer_Pad_TF300T/HelpDesk_Download/
Once downloaded, you need to head to the path “Settings > About Tablet” where you will have to note down the Build number. If the build number starts with “WW”, your SKU is WW. Similarly, if your build number starts with “US”, you must download the firmware for the US SKU.

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Hello guys
I completely formatted the phone including internal data and everything but then i accidentally restarted the device and now its stuck in fastboot mode with device state unlocked and whenever i try to flash twrp for oneplus 6 it gives me this error
PS C:\adb> fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3-1-enchilada.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.638s]
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finished. total time: 0.682s
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Hello everyone !
I was trying to put a LineageOS on my OP7P with this rom.
I unlocked the bootloader, boot onto the TWRP image (this one), flashed the ROM and then I got into troubles.
When I flashed the ROM, I didn't see any "go back" button, so I just pressed the "reboot system" one.
I came back to recovery, only of course to see that I have the "basic" recovery menu. So I got into the bootloader mode and tried to fix this, nothing I did fixed it...
I tried and got :
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot boot twrpop7pro.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.692s]
booting...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.692s
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Then, by seaching, I tried but got this :
Code:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.3.1-74-guacamole-unified-installer-mauronofrio.zip
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'recovery' (17872 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.389s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: (recovery_a) No such partition)
finished. total time: 0.405s
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