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[Q] Bootloader Bricked

My phone is Sony Xperia M2 (Single Sim) D303
I'm on android 4.4.2 and booted Doomlord kernel which was for android 4.3 So my phone got stuck in a loop. After factory reset(hoping it would work ) i can't enter fastboot mode. hoping for advice on how to enter fastboot mode and on someone with Sony Xperia M2 kernel so i can restore boot the stock kernel. Or on some other advice to help me get my phone working again. Right now im getting "device unauthorized" and can't even enter adb commands.
Flash tool doesn't recognise phone. It'd be helpful if someone even knows how to shut down the phone.
I got CWM recovery. So no longer got CWM but can now get into fastboot. Still no ADB and im stuck on Sony image.
Please help me.Thanks in advance.

Have you tried what I suggested in this thread?

Crim Soukyuu said:
Have you tried what I suggested in this thread?
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My phone is a black screen right now. Can't shut it down,reboot, use adb commands, fastboot or anything. I'm worried if the power reaches 0% it could not even start up again. I'll try it tough, but really looking for diffrent options right now. I would try and flash it but i need to turn phone on and off for flash. I currently can't even do that. Phone doesn't start in flash mode. Maybe i should give it to someone for repairs but it'd probably cost me well over 200$.

I also need some MTP (i think thats it) drivers... Kinda strange don't know what im doing but sometimes i got the drivers and sometimes i don't

flashtool has all drivers needed from what I know. If you want to access phone data, MTP is the protocol used, and that should work out of the box.
Also, to flash the ftf you can use flashmode, so even if fastboot doesn't work, maybe flashmode will.
How do you know the phone is on btw? The only thing I to fix it is to flash ftf in flashmode, but you could wait if someone else has another idea.

Crim Soukyuu said:
flashtool has all drivers needed from what I know. If you want to access phone data, MTP is the protocol used, and that should work out of the box.
Also, to flash the ftf you can use flashmode, so even if fastboot doesn't work, maybe flashmode will.
How do you know the phone is on btw? The only thing I to fix it is to flash ftf in flashmode, but you could wait if someone else has another idea.
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The phone has a red light on and the screen is lighted black. I tried flashmode but i need to turn phone on and off for it to enter flashmode... I can't do that becouse buttons don't work for some reason. And i had all the drivers but since factory reset i lost them all (don't know how it works) well i got em all back without the MTP and can't install it with flashtool tried already. Also can't enter adb commands. It's like the phone is stuck on end of a loop. It's not looping the logo it's just stuck on the black screen after the logo and doesn't budge like an Iron Brick.

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if you have kernel with CWM you can download flashable zip with rom and just copy zip to sdcard a then flash it in CWM.

korusas said:
My phone is Sony Xperia M2 (Single Sim) D303
I'm on android 4.4.2 and booted Doomlord kernel which was for android 4.3 So my phone got stuck in a loop. After factory reset(hoping it would work ) i can't enter fastboot mode. hoping for advice on how to enter fastboot mode and on someone with Sony Xperia M2 kernel so i can restore boot the stock kernel. Or on some other advice to help me get my phone working again. Right now im getting "device unauthorized" and can't even enter adb commands.
Flash tool doesn't recognise phone. It'd be helpful if someone even knows how to shut down the phone.
I got CWM recovery. So no longer got CWM but can now get into fastboot. Still no ADB and im stuck on Sony image.
Please help me.Thanks in advance.
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Maybe you can try this,
1. Turn Power button and Vol Up, until first vibrate, keep hold it, and you will feel three times vibration. Now your device is off.
2. Open Flashtool, enter flash mode (push Vol Down and connect your device), reflash your ftf (if you are using DoomLord kernel that supposed to be 4.4.2 ftf), after flash is done, disconnect the cable and redo #1 (above).
3. Push Vol Up and connect your device to enter fastboot mode.
4. After that, go flash DoomLord Boot Kernel. When finished, disconnect your cable, but do not turn on your device yet.
5. Turn on and repeatedly push Vol Down to enter Recovery, go to install from sd card, and install SuperSU-Update.zip file (you must already have SuperSu-update.cip in your external sd)
6. After install supersu, you should go to advanced and choose power off instead of reboot it.
7. Do #2 again, but this time, when choosing the ftf, keep in mind that only kernel and loader to be flash (untick only for Cache, Data and Kernel). And do flash.
8. Turn on your device, and now your 4.4.2 is rooted.

darmank said:
Maybe you can try this,
1. Turn Power button and Vol Up, until first vibrate, keep hold it, and you will feel three times vibration. Now your device is off.
2. Open Flashtool, enter flash mode (push Vol Down and connect your device), reflash your ftf (if you are using DoomLord kernel that supposed to be 4.4.2 ftf), after flash is done, disconnect the cable and redo #1 (above).
3. Push Vol Up and connect your device to enter fastboot mode.
4. After that, go flash DoomLord Boot Kernel. When finished, disconnect your cable, but do not turn on your device yet.
5. Turn on and repeatedly push Vol Down to enter Recovery, go to install from sd card, and install SuperSU-Update.zip file (you must already have SuperSu-update.cip in your external sd)
6. After install supersu, you should go to advanced and choose power off instead of reboot it.
7. Do #2 again, but this time, when choosing the ftf, keep in mind that only kernel and loader to be flash (untick only for Cache, Data and Kernel). And do flash.
8. Turn on your device, and now your 4.4.2 is rooted.
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does this work cause my xperia m2 dual is bricked after the logo it just turns blank

Restoring stock ROM

Apologies for dumb questions but I am really newbie with Sony phones (I know my way around HTCs though).
I have the Xperia Z3 Dual (D6633). After some reading, I've managed to unlock bootloader, installed TWRP recovery and rooted the phone.
My wife somehow locked the phone without memorizing password and the brightest idea I've had was to perform factory reset. Accidentally, I have managed to perform a full wipe, wiping everything except mSD card (I have experience with CWM recoveries but not with TWRP). I did not backup software before accidental wipe.
Phone obviously wont boot but I am having hard time to get to recovery as well, phone just hangs with TWRP recovery logo on the screen.
The first step I intend to perform is to try to re-flash recovery again a go from there.
My intention is to restore stock ROM using Flashtool and d6633_23.0.f.1.74_1288-7362_r8b_ru.ftf
I've read how to enter appropriate boot mode, however, I am not sure witch one to choose for Flashtool to work. BTW, is it possible to restore stock software using Sony PC Companion software?
Can anyone point me in a right direction? A simple guide to follow to in order to get out of this tough situation?

Download your desired firmware and install latest flash tool on your computer.
Copy the downloaded firmware on to the flash tool folder which can be found on your C drive.
Hold volume up and power together till your phone vibrates thrice (power shut down)
Now open flash tool, select flash mode and then your firmware. Now press start.. You will see animation there asking you to connect your device.
Hold your phone's "down volume button" and connect it to the computer. Flash tool will recognize the device and starts flashing. Wait for it to finish.
Boot your device and you are good to go!

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Download your desired firmware and install latest flash tool on your computer.
Copy the downloaded firmware on to the flash tool folder which can be found on your C drive.
Hold volume up and power together till your phone vibrates thrice (power shut down)
Now open flash tool, select flash mode and then your firmware. Now press start.. You will see animation there asking you to connect your device.
Hold your phone's "down volume button" and connect it to the computer. Flash tool will recognize the device and starts flashing. Wait for it to finish.
Boot your device and you are good to go!
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Success! Thank you for your hand holding.
Order of steps to get the phone to flash mode was slightly different in my case though. When I pressed volume up and power key the device did not react. Repeating the same process with USB cable inserted worked. When pressing volume down the phone was tying to get to recovery but then it hanged there. In the end when Flashtool asked me to connect the phone, I've kept pressing volume down key with phone turned off and inserted USB cable and it got recognized and software got flashed in the end. BTW, Flashtool does't contain drivers for Z3 yet, therefore I've installed drivers for Z1 / Z2 in addition to flashmode and fastboot drivers.
Currently I am updating software trough Sony Update and then I will check if bootloader is still unlocked ant will try to get to recovery. If no luck I will reflash recovery.
Thank you again!
P.S. I've noticed that there are slightly different application included in this ROM. FTF file in these forums is a slightly different version that came with my phone originally. It might be useful to get more versions of FTFs for D6633 model uploaded...

boot problem

When i boot or reboot my rooted my Samsung galaxy grand prime g530h it directly enters in recovery mode , WHY ?
Due to this problem my mobile does not show battery percentage while charging switched off mobile.
Even when i have not installed any rom , why does this problem occur ?
The only thing i did was just rooted my mobile using odin .
But , I do have custom recovery CWN
Why does it boot or reboot in recovery mode ?
What should i do to solve it ?
Need an quick answer .

Depends on the situation on why it boots to recovery. Probably would need more information. Do you have a custom recovery and if so what one? What were you doing before this behavior came into play. Please give as much detail as possible and I might be able to help you. Or someone else can.

AcidicTyranny said:
Depends on the situation on why it boots to recovery. Probably would need more information. Do you have a custom recovery and if so what one? What were you doing before this behavior came into play. Please give as much detail as possible and I might be able to help you. Or someone else can.
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I just rooted my mobile using odin and Yes, i do have custom recovery CWN
Please help me with this.

Iqrama Vasta said:
I just rooted my mobile using odin and No, i do not have custom recovery or rom.
Please help me with this.
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Wow. Sounds to me in my opinion that u soft bricked your device. But have no fear. Samsung devices are virtually impossible to perm brick as long as you operate Odin correctly. First thing your going to have to do is find an custom recovery to put on the device. In my opinion as soon you rooted you should of done it because people do make mistakes.
I do not own a Samsung device personaly my wife does but she won't let me touch it LMAO. Try searching on Xda for Samsung galaxy grand prime g530h softbrick
I apologize for a late reply.
Try this credit goes to owner.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/guide-flashing-stock-rom-t3039167

correction
Iqrama Vasta said:
I just rooted my mobile using odin and No, i do not have custom recovery or rom.
Please help me with this.
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I do have custom recovery which by mistake I mentioned I didn't have . But I didn't have installed any rom.

AcidicTyranny said:
Wow. Sounds to me in my opinion that u soft bricked your device. But have no fear. Samsung devices are virtually impossible to perm brick as long as you operate Odin correctly. First thing your going to have to do is find an custom recovery to put on the device. In my opinion as soon you rooted you should of done it because people do make mistakes.
I do not own a Samsung device personaly my wife does but she won't let me touch it LMAO. Try searching on Xda for Samsung galaxy grand prime g530h softbrick
I apologize for a late reply.
Try this credit goes to owner.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/guide-flashing-stock-rom-t3039167
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I do have custom recovery CWN

Need a quick reply

Iqrama Vasta said:
Need a quick reply
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Universal unbrick guide:
Terminology - types of bricks:
Soft brick - often occurs in the shape of a bootloop or any other problems with booting such as always getting to recovery or not getting past the carrier logo. This type of a brick, which shows some signs of life, can in most cases be fixed.
Hard brick - As the name implies, your phone can essentially used as a brick and it shows no signs of life. This kind of a brick is rare and in theory should be unfixable. However there are advanced methods of fixing your phones such as JTAG, but they require extra tools and accessories.
The decision:
Is my phone soft or hard bricked?
If you answer yes to all of the questions below you probably have a hard birck:
Test as said in order!
Nothing happenes when you hold or press the power button
You cannot get the screen to even turn on by pressing or holding any combination of buttons on your phone
Nothing happenes if you do the same as about but with your phone plugged into a charger
Nothing happenes when you plug your phone into a computer
When you plug in your phone into a computer it does not recognize it as a phone, storage or any other media device
Nothing happenes when you try all of the above again, but with removing the battery in between steps for 10 seconds and putting it back in again
Nothing happenes when you try all of the above again, but after leaving the phone plugged into a charger for 2 hours
If all of the questions are a "yes", then you either have a broken charging port and and a discharged battery or you have a hard brick.
The unbricking:
There are many methods of unbricking and they are all different to each phone. Here I will list the most common methods that often succeed.
Samsung users skip to 4. method.
1. If you have access to a stock recovery:
Method 1:
1. Shut down / turn off your phone.
2. Boot into Recovery mode – hold down the volume down button and then hold the power button (the button combination is different for every phone. Look yours up on Google)
3. Use volume keys to navigate the menus, and power button to select the menu items (Again, might be different for every phone)
4. Choose “Wipe Cache Partition”.
5. Choose “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” to delete all your settings and apps, using the correct ROM.
6. Reboot your device.
Method 2:
Download the stock rom for your phone. It should be in ".zip" format. Make sure it's the official version
(Find it by Googling something like "[your phone model] stock rom")
Put the file on your phone's external SD card.
Make sure that the rom is for your exact phone model.
1. Shut down / turn off your phone.
2. Boot into Recovery mode – hold down the volume down button and then hold the power button (the button combination is different for every phone. Look yours up on Google)
3. Use volume keys to navigate the menus, and power button to select the menu items (Again, might be different for every phone)
4. Select "apply update from external storage"
5. Navigate to the zip file you copied to your phone
6. Install it.
If you get Status Error 7 that means you didn't download an official stock rom.
2. If you have access to a custom recovery:
Method 1:
Try stock recovery method 1
Method 2:
1. Find a stable custom rom for your phone or if you want to download the stock rom
Make sure that the rom is for your exact phone model.
2.. Copy the zip file to the phone's external SD.
3. Install the zip
(If you have a custom recovery you probably know the drill)
3. If you have access to fastboot mode:
First install ADB and fastboot drivers (if you haven't already):
To install it on windows there is a handy tool called the 15 Second ADB installer which will install pretty much everything you need.
On Ubuntu install with:
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
On Fedora:
Code:
sudo dnf install android-tools
On OS X using Homebrew:
Code:
brew install android-platform-tools
Once you have the drivers installed you have to find a recovery image for your phone to install a custom recovery.
You can try one of the popular recoveries such as CWM or TWRP.
You need to get the recoveryNameHere.img file for your phone.
Find it by Googling:
"[your phone model] TWRP recovery"
or
"[your phone model] CWM recovery"
Make sure that the recovery is for your exact phone model.
Now on your phone enter fastboot mode:
Turn your phone off.
You can try different button combinations. For my phone it's holding power and volume down buttons.
Once you're in fastboot mode plug your phone into a computer and open your terminal/cmd.
Type in:
Code:
fastboot devices
You should see a list of devices. There should be only one device ID number.
If you see the ID it's working. If you don't you didn't install the Google USB driver properly (on Windows) and if it says "'fastboot' is not a recognized command" or "No command 'fastboot' found" then you didn't even install your drivers.
If you have problems with installing Google "how to install adb and fastboot drivers"
Now that you know fastboot is working type in:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:\Path\To\Recovery.img
Replace "C:\Path\To\Recovery.img" with an actuall path of the recovery file you downloaded.
It should say success.
If it doesn't try to execute:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
This will delete all data you had on your phone (games, game progress, apps...).
Now try
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:\Path\To\Recovery.img
again.
Once you're done type in:
Code:
fastboot reboot
And your phone should still not work. Now what you have to do it try the custom recovery method above (number 2.)
4. If you have a Samsung device:
Try this tutorial of unbricking with Odin: click here

Lenovo z5 cannot get into recovery

Hi I have tried so many times using the instructions all over the internet that says you have to use power volume up to get into recovery for flash mode but it never works just keeps loading into Android. Am I doing it wrong or is there a video or other way to get to stock recover. need to do this so I can install custom recovery and rom
Thanks

Hardware button recovery.
squigsie said:
Hi I have tried so many times using the instructions all over the internet that says you have to use power volume up to get into recovery for flash mode but it never works just keeps loading into Android. Am I doing it wrong or is there a video or other way to get to stock recover. need to do this so I can install custom recovery and rom
Thanks
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No you didnt do anything wrong. Some h/phone models do not respond to Vol+/- + Power. Out of the 11 device I owned my latest MTK powered phone do not respond to the hardware button.
But you did not describe your phone completely.
What SoC? Kirin, Exynos or MTK? (I assume it is MTK)
Are you rooted?
Do you want to access customs recovery or stock recovery?
If you are not rooted and on stock recovery, you can only access (for these problematic models) via "fastboot recovery"
command. It is not hard install adb driver on your PC, and your device driver. search for "fastboot adb" installer from the web. It is less than 1 Mb size and your USB cable from PC to device. End users cant do much when facing this problem.
If you are rooted and on customs recovery all you need to do is to install "Rebooter" from Playstore and click the rebooter from Android homescreen to get into TWRP recovery. (this doesnt work if you dont have root and on stock recovery).
I rooted , install customs recovery, by using fastboot and my device ROM flasher everything works well for me. And I enter TWRP via "Rebooter" and clear my dalvik and cache. Try it.

Question No Download Mode - bricked S21+

Hi,
I've managed to brick my S21+, after a mistake during flashing of a newer twrp version with Odin.
I basically placed the (patched) stock AP file in the AP slot instead of the TWRP tar, and the vbmeta_disabled_R.tar in the userdata slot.
After reboot, I got a boot loop, and I am not able to boot to recovery or to download mode as before when using the key-combo.
Previous to this flashing, I had the TWRP 3.6 and Lineageos 19 GSI for about 6 months, with no issues.
My question - how can I get to Download mode now? and is it possible that I ran over my recovery?
Is it possible that the download mode is no longer available due to the AP flashing (no BL, CSC files)?
Appreciate any suggestion and help!

connect it to the PC and do the combination that you did before, that is volume up and volume down pressed at the same time, that same thing happened to me, when I wanted to update twrp better install the stock first and then the new recovery, so you take advantage of updating the firmware of the phone and the new recovery

Strangely, the recovery entry or download does not work without being connected, so I recommend you better install the magisk to enter the recovery from there, otherwise you will have to do that process when you want to update or install custom roms

CallmeNeos503 said:
Strangely, the recovery entry or download does not work without being connected, so I recommend you better install the magisk to enter the recovery from there, otherwise you will have to do that process when you want to update or install custom roms
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Thanks for your reply!
the key-combo in S21x are with USB plugged to PC, otherwise recovery cannot be reached, unless using ADB command. I have tried this many times since the wrong Odin flash occurred, but nothing happens except from reboot, warning screen (about unofficial software) and reboot again.
Even previous to the bricking, typically in order to get to download mode in this device, you need to go through recovery first and then select download mode. Alternatively, adb reboot download command, but neither are now an option.
So my last resort was a USB-JIG device to get to download mode - but I don't know of any such device for a USB-C connection.
Anyone here has experience with that? or can direct me to such a device for the newer Samsung models?
Thanks!

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CallmeNeos503 said:
connect it to the PC and do the combination that you did before, that is volume up and volume down pressed at the same time, that same thing happened to me, when I wanted to update twrp better install the stock first and then the new recovery, so you take advantage of updating the firmware of the phone and the new recovery
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Thanks for your help! - indeed the PLUS and MINUS volume keys with the usb cable plugged in gets you directly to d/l mode. I just tried it with the power key all the time, as in previous models, and that got me nothing.
Issue solved!