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[Q] Have I truly bricked my Gtablet?

Purchased a gtablet, all went smooth after I installed the TNT Rom, but found some sound issues, and found out that seemed to plague a lot of other people, so decided to try another ROM - can't even recall which one now. But now where I'm stuck at is if I hold down vol up and power, I get "Recovery key detected Booting recovery kernel image" and it sits there forever. Even if I take out the microsd card, I get the same screen. A normal power attempt sits forever at the Viewsonic "birds" screen. I've tried just about every rom, none take . I'm pretty sure I had the clockwork recoverymod installed, but now I can't even get into that.
I tried volume down + power, (ATP mode?) but none of the drivers I've found are for Windows 7 64 bit, so I can't access the tablet in that mode because the lack of drivers.
Any suggestions on what to do from here?
Thanks!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989320&highlight=nvflash+windows
Good Luck

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9302497&postcount=5
Bottom of instructions section -- a few users have written posts on nvflash for windows.

LGCubana said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=989320&highlight=nvflash+windows
Good Luck
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Hi,
Thanks for the link.. I think I've seen that - I don't see a APX driver missing in Device Manager - there is a ADB Interface, however when I let that install drivers, it says the Device cannot start - Code 10.
I may have another computer I can boot up and try

phirephoto,
I wrote the USB post and used the files there to NVFlash in APX mode. I know the info there is accurate.
I also have found, however, that if you install the whole SDK kit instead of the files in my post, it installs ADB. I don't know much about ADB but I know it basically works about the same.
If you have the APX driver it says it is the nVidia USB driver in Device Manager. So I am assuming you have installed SDK.
I can only suggest you make sure what files are installed on your PC and what method you are using and then research this site. I know several people have used the ADB methods and posted about them.
Good luck.
Rev
If you have another computer -- try the method reobeet posted along with the Advent Vega USB files. I know that has worked.

butchconner said:
phirephoto,
I wrote the USB post and used the files there to NVFlash in APX mode. I know the info there is accurate.
I also have found, however, that if you install the whole SDK kit instead of the files in my post, it installs ADB. I don't know much about ADB but I know it basically works about the same.
If you have the APX driver it says it is the nVidia USB driver in Device Manager. So I am assuming you have installed SDK.
I can only suggest you make sure what files are installed on your PC and what method you are using and then research this site. I know several people have used the ADB methods and posted about them.
Good luck.
Rev
If you have another computer -- try the method reobeet posted along with the Advent Vega USB files. I know that has worked.
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It did work on my old POS XP Laptop I knew that thing was useful for something!
Thanks again.. Never thought I'd be so happy to see "TapnTap" again. And now I'm up and running on the Vegan rom

[Help] Google Nexus 5 might be bricked

Heya. First things first:
My Google Nexus 5 is quite... Well bricked.
I've updated CarbonROM a couple of hours ago and since then the phone's been stuck on the Google Logo, as well as starting automatically after shutting it down.
Here's some specifications:
Recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.5
ROM: Carbon. The version I updated to was CARBON-KK-NIGHTLY-20140706-0428-hammerhead (Edit: For a strange reason, it didn't update to the latest version available.)
I've tried performing:
Reinstall of the same Rom
Factory reset
Following the many unbricking tutorials that require the computer to actually recognize the phone yet no "Nexus 5" appears... Actually nothing appears in devices other than my regular devices.
Phone has been already rooted (obviously) using tutorials here on XDA.
Please help :3

Almogpas said:
Heya. First things first:
My Google Nexus 5 is quite... Well bricked.
I've updated CarbonROM a couple of hours ago and since then the phone's been stuck on the Google Logo, as well as starting automatically after shutting it down.
Here's some specifications:
Recovery: ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.5
ROM: Carbon. The version I updated to was CARBON-KK-NIGHTLY-20140706-0428-hammerhead
I've tried performing:
Reinstall of the same Rom
Factory reset
Following the many unbricking tutorials that require the computer to actually recognize the phone yet no "Nexus 5" appears... Actually nothing appears in devices other than my regular devices.
Phone has been already rooted (obviously) using tutorials here on XDA.
Please help :3
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if no new devices appear in your device manager we cant yet do much for you. Get the phone recognised in fastboot or in recovery on any pc then restore stock rom or sideload new rom

bitdomo said:
if no new devices appear in your device manager we cant yet do much for you. Get the phone recognised in fastboot or in recovery on any pc then restore stock rom or sideload new rom
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Do you think I should get a new phone or maybe take it to a professional? I just can't get the pc to recognize it even though I have the drivers installed. (Although even if the drivers weren't installed it would still recognize it...)

Almogpas said:
Do you think I should get a new phone or maybe take it to a professional? I just can't get the pc to recognize it even though I have the drivers installed. (Although even if the drivers weren't installed it would still recognize it...)
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hmmm... try lg flashtool. Link in my signature.

Almogpas said:
Do you think I should get a new phone or maybe take it to a professional? I just can't get the pc to recognize it even though I have the drivers installed. (Although even if the drivers weren't installed it would still recognize it...)
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Adb drivers are different when compared to mtp drivers (windows reconizes it as mtp when swtiched on) ... U need adb drivers for pc to recognize it in fastboot mode...will fetch u the link wait
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html

doctor_droid said:
Adb drivers are different when compared to mtp drivers (windows reconizes it as mtp when swtiched on) ... U need adb drivers for pc to recognize it in fastboot mode...will fetch u the link wait
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The main problem in all these solutions is that the phone isn't even recognized by the computer. I'm pretty sure it's the computer's problem but you may never know. Tomorrow I'm retrieving my main rig and I'll post if that rig discovers my phone. If it does, it will make me happier than Columbus discovering America. It not, it will make my wallet really sad as I will be obliged to buy a new one.

Almogpas said:
The main problem in all these solutions is that the phone isn't even recognized by the computer. I'm pretty sure it's the computer's problem but you may never know. Tomorrow I'm retrieving my main rig and I'll post if that rig discovers my phone. If it does, it will make me happier than Columbus discovering America. It not, it will make my wallet really sad as I will be obliged to buy a new one.
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Yup if the pc is not detecting the phone best is to try wid another usb cable and a different pc... let us knw tomorrow

Did you install those libraries properly?
Freshly baked from my Nexus 5

This universal ADB driver + this ADB and Fastboot pack always does the trick for me.
When you get either ADB or Fastboot working we can help you recover the device.

[Completed] [Q] Repost kindle fire 2nd gen

Hello all.
This is my first post and my first experience with android devices so please go gentle.
I recently purchased for £20 a kindle fire 2nd gen otter.
The reason it was so cheap was that it is stuck in a bootloop.
The friend I bought it from intended to bring it back to life and install CM to the device but never got round to it. So I took it on as my little project.
I have been scrolling through pages and pages of google and this site for research but have hit a brick wall.
I purchased a factory or fastboot cable knowing I may well need it. I also have the original cable.
When trying to boot the device I get the usual kindle and fire logo orange as of it's booting then every 10 seconds or so the screen will go black and back to the kindle fire bootloop.
I have tried to use the normal cable to link to my desktop on windows 7. When doing this the device will not show up in device manager at all.
When I plug it via a fastboot cable it boots into fastboot with a green flashing light on screen and is recognised as an otter prod 04 on device manager.
I have installed the latest sdk. Also fastboot.
I have changed the windows environment variables under path on the PC and can successfully run fastboot in a command window. I can also issue adb commands through also a dos command window so I know both are working correctly on my PC.
I have typed in fastboot devices
I have also typed in adb devices.
When I issue either or these commands my device will not be found through the command window. It just returns a blank.
I know this is due to drivers not working correctly so have opened device manager. Update driver , have tried the android sdk path for drivers have also tried my adb drivers. I have also downloaded the latest Google USB driver and none will install. I have a programme running that allows any unsigned driver to be installed on win 7 so I know it's not that.
All I have returned is cannot install drivers for otter prod. 04
The only thing it will accept is choosing from a list of devices, Then android. And installs as adb device or adb composite device, this is obviously useless as I can't boot device into normal mode to be able to use it as adb or issue commands to it.
I have tried everything. I know this kindle is save able I just don't know how. My end result is make it bootable, root device and install CM
I have trawled through loads of pages of info and tried tried and tried for answers but nothing works. Can anybody shed some light on the issue for me.
Many thanks in advance

Hi,
You've already posted in an appropriate section.
Please be patient and if someone can help, they will.
XDA Assist is here to help members navigate the site, not for support. And you've already found your way to a section to post in.
Thank you for understanding. ?
---------- Post added at 04:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:28 PM ----------
Though, there is a dedicated section for your device.
> Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD, 8.9" Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire 2 > Kindle Fire 2 Q&A, Help and Troubleshooting
I will report your thread in General to be moved to the above section.
Good luck!

Sorry I do apologise.
Wasn't sure if it was In the right place my mistake. I have gone through the forum searching keywords for the issue. Wondering if anyone has had this issue or could help
Sorry again

vincent198526 said:
Sorry I do apologise.
Wasn't sure if it was In the right place my mistake. I have gone through the forum searching keywords for the issue. Wondering if anyone has had this issue or could help
Sorry again
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Don't worry. Your General thread should get moved to the section I linked above soon. ?

Thread closed. Thank you.

[Completed] Kindle Fire HD 7 bricked and only boots to fastboot.

I am visiting a member of my family and their Kindle Fire "Broke". It seems as if its bricked to fastboot mode only, as when you power it on, the kindle fire logo shows up and then very quickly swaps to the Fastboot logo. Im not too big on kindle stuff so so far I havent gotten anywhere and am having trouble. They wouldnt have rooted, enabled ADB, or done anything beyond vanilla kindle stuff. ADB wont recognize the device on my computer and nothing works on the device to get it into recovery or anything besides fastboot. I am using the stock cable but I have also tried multiple cables and USB ports and restarting computer and kindle. Not sure how to proceed as it seems like theres no way I can communicate with the device.

XDA Visitor said:
I am visiting a member of my family and their Kindle Fire "Broke". It seems as if its bricked to fastboot mode only, as when you power it on, the kindle fire logo shows up and then very quickly swaps to the Fastboot logo. Im not too big on kindle stuff so so far I havent gotten anywhere and am having trouble. They wouldnt have rooted, enabled ADB, or done anything beyond vanilla kindle stuff. ADB wont recognize the device on my computer and nothing works on the device to get it into recovery or anything besides fastboot. I am using the stock cable but I have also tried multiple cables and USB ports and restarting computer and kindle. Not sure how to proceed as it seems like theres no way I can communicate with the device.
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First, please register as a user, here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/register.php
After you have registered, go to the following thread. Read the OP (Original Post) carefully, then scan the rest of the pages, looking for information that can help you. After you have done that, you can post your help request here > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2128848
One of our experts will help you.
Good luck.

Galaxy S6 Soft Brick - not recognized by any program

Hello,
two days ago I tried to flash a new recovery (TWRP) and a new ROM on my Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F). I used Heimdall-Frontend 1.4.0 and also have Heimdall installed. Flashing the recovery perfectly worked, but when I tried flashing the boot.img, the process got up to about 30% and then said "FAILED!". Now my phone only shows a blue screen with this on it: "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software."
I can still get the phone into Download mode, but the problem is that neither Heimdall nor ADB does recognise my phone. "heimdall detect" gives "ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device." and "adb devices" gives just nothing at all, although the device is in Download mode and I have installed the latest drivers. I've tried it on other laptops as well but it didn't work.
What is also weird is that the phone immediately turns off when unplugging it from USB, even though it was charging for hours.
So what should I do now?
Thanks in advance.

Nyphilia said:
Hello, two days ago I tried to flash a new recovery (TWRP) and a new ROM on my Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)......
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3110220
Good Luck!
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