Possible or Not? Factory reset bricked Pixel 2. - Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers

I've spent hours searching and cannot find a definite answer to my question. I see others have asked HOW to fix this issue, I just want to know if it is possible.
Is it possible to factory reset my device or not?
Bootloader is NOT UNLOCKED, and I am stuck on bootloader screen.
"Bootlinux Failed: Not started" when trying recovery mode.
"Slot Unbootable: Load Error" when trying to start.
My device is obviously not found under adb devices as it is locked, but does show up in fastboot devices.
My computer does recognize the android device as well.
Is it possible to factory reset my device or not?
Is there any way to flash a custom ROM and get it operational?

I'd say you're out of luck, I've had the slot unbootable error/ authload error and both usually require re flashing the bootloader, radio, boot.img or a full factory image restore via flash-all to restore via an unlocked BL. I haven't seen any other methods available for the walleye with a locked bootloader I can offer either.

junglism93 said:
I'd say you're out of luck, I've had the slot unbootable error/ authload error and both usually require re flashing the bootloader, radio, boot.img or a full factory image restore via flash-all to restore via an unlocked BL. I haven't seen any other methods available for the walleye with a locked bootloader I can offer either.
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Thanks for your reply,
Surely Google or some super nerd would know how? But I think I am also out of luck.
Thanks though.

Hi! I don't know if could helps, but did you try to sideload full OTA through recovery mode? This should be go with locked BL too, but I am not sure if you have to have enable usb debuging...

somin.n said:
Hi! I don't know if could helps, but did you try to sideload full OTA through recovery mode? This should be go with locked BL too, but I am not sure if you have to have enable usb debuging...
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Hey Somin,
I haven't fully looked into that option yet, started to give up. But I can't access recovery mode or even get out of bootloader, and usb debugging is not enabled, oem is locked.
If you have any further information or ideas I would be really keen to hear.
Thanks,
Alex

OilyBigMac said:
Hey Somin,
I haven't fully looked into that option yet, started to give up. But I can't access recovery mode or even get out of bootloader, and usb debugging is not enabled, oem is locked.
If you have any further information or ideas I would be really keen to hear.
Thanks,
Alex
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Did you tried to get to recovery from bootloader screen or with key combination too?

somin.n said:
Hi! I don't know if could helps, but did you try to sideload full OTA through recovery mode? This should be go with locked BL too, but I am not sure if you have to have enable usb debuging...
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Hey Somin,
I haven't fully looked into that option yet, started to give up. But I can't access recovery mode or even get out of bootloader, and usb debugging is not enabled, oem is locked.
If you have any further information or ideas I would be really keen to hear.
Thanks,
Alex
somin.n said:
Did you tried to get to recovery from bootloader screen or with key combination too?
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I do appreciate your help, but as I just mentioned, I am stuck in bootloader screen and get errors when trying to access recovery, download, start or any other option. Obviously using the hard reset only brings me to bootloader where I am stuck.
Is this what you're referring to with key combination?

OilyBigMac said:
Is this what you're referring to with key combination?
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Hi! No Shut down your phone and try "the game" with power button and vol+ btn... I didn't find any tutorial and it is slightly lottery, but you could get directly to recovery mode if you will press this btns in correct way:
- try to hold them for long time
- try to hold power btn and quick pushing vol+
If you will get to "no command" screen, press again pwr+vol up and you should be in recovery mode. Good luck

somin.n said:
Hi! No Shut down your phone and try "the game" with power button and vol+ btn... I didn't find any tutorial and it is slightly lottery, but you could get directly to recovery mode if you will press this btns in correct way:
- try to hold them for long time
- try to hold power btn and quick pushing vol+
If you will get to "no command" screen, press again pwr+vol up and you should be in recovery mode. Good luck
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Interesting, I get the same error message as I do when I try to enter Download Mode. So this is different than the power and volume down, and different than just restarting it.
So far I just keep getting back to bootloader screen saying operation denied. But might keep trying it here and there haha.
Thanks for your help.

I had the same problem. I was able to solve it by selecting the download mode in the bootloader. There was an error message. Then I fastboot flashing unlock on the console. Then the bootloader is unlocked. No idea why this worked.
Maybe this will help someone who encountered the same problem.

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[Q] Too many pattern attempts... No Recovery menu

hey guys
i have a HTC Sensation that is password locked, but the real problem is that it won't enter recovery mode.
the volume down key is working as i've tested it in a "sos call", the volume up doesn't work when the phone is turned, but that's not important as it's not needed.
is there any other way to get into recovery mode?
also, if i hold the up key with the power switch, it boots up in "safe mode"
mmcr said:
hey guys
i have a HTC Sensation that is password locked, but the real problem is that it won't enter recovery mode.
the volume down key is working as i've tested it in a "sos call", the volume up doesn't work when the phone is turned, but that's not important as it's not needed.
is there any other way to get into recovery mode?
also, if i hold the up key with the power switch, it boots up in "safe mode"
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did you try to pull out the battery?
if not take it off,put it again
then hold volume down + power button until it shows the bootloader screen
mmcr said:
hey guys
i have a HTC Sensation that is password locked, but the real problem is that it won't enter recovery mode.
the volume down key is working as i've tested it in a "sos call", the volume up doesn't work when the phone is turned, but that's not important as it's not needed.
is there any other way to get into recovery mode?
also, if i hold the up key with the power switch, it boots up in "safe mode"
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several times sir, even went as far as draining the battery inside the phone completely, trying it with another battery, leaving the battery out of the phone for a whole day...
are there no usb hacks or something like there is with the samsung android phones?
mmcr said:
several times sir, even went as far as draining the battery inside the phone completely, trying it with another battery, leaving the battery out of the phone for a whole day...
are there no usb hacks or something like there is with the samsung android phones?
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Are you on a stock rom? if you are the you would have to have un-ticked fastboot from the settings to be able to boot into the bootloader...
try to attach the device to a usb port of a laptop and see if the usb debugging symbol shows up in the status bar. if it does you can use the adb command adb reboot recovery to force a jump into the recovery.
heavy_metal_man said:
Are you on a stock rom? if you are the you would have to have un-ticked fastboot from the settings to be able to boot into the bootloader...
try to attach the device to a usb port of a laptop and see if the usb debugging symbol shows up in the status bar. if it does you can use the adb command adb reboot recovery to force a jump into the recovery.
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i have no idea if the phone has a stock rom on it, can't access the menu and it's not in usb debugging mode, coz when i access it in adb cmd i get this msg, "error: device not found"
the pc does pick it up, but as a disk drive anything else i can do?
mmcr said:
i have no idea if the phone has a stock rom on it, can't access the menu and it's not in usb debugging mode, coz when i access it in adb cmd i get this msg, "error: device not found"
the pc does pick it up, but as a disk drive anything else i can do?
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ok try battery pull, the hold down both volume keys and power for 10 seconds to see if it boots into stock recovery.
heavy_metal_man said:
ok try battery pull, the hold down both volume keys and power for 10 seconds to see if it boots into stock recovery.
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boots up in safe mode
mmcr said:
boots up in safe mode
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hmmmm. running out of ideas now. was this your device? do you know the google account ect?
heavy_metal_man said:
hmmmm. running out of ideas now. was this your device? do you know the google account ect?
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no sir, i have a cellphone repair kiosk, the client doesn't remember the account that he used to create the security feature and his kid busted the pattern lock.
mmcr said:
no sir, i have a cellphone repair kiosk, the client doesn't remember the account that he used to create the security feature and his kid busted the pattern lock.
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can you take a photo of the pattern lock screen
also what do you know about the device? is it eu,uk,us? also what carrier is the device on? is it on ice cream sandwich or gingerbread? you may be able to run a RUU (rom update utility) on the device, updating the firmware and remove the lock that is currently on the device.
So, no bootloader? When you hit vol down + power it should land you in the bootloader screen, where you then select recovery. Have you tried with the cover, SD, and SIM removed from the phone?
se1000 said:
So, no bootloader? When you hit vol down + power it should land you in the bootloader screen, where you then select recovery. Have you tried with the cover, SD, and SIM removed from the phone?
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i've tried that several times bro, just the same out come everytime
heavy_metal_man said:
can you take a photo of the pattern lock screen
also what do you know about the device? is it eu,uk,us? also what carrier is the device on? is it on ice cream sandwich or gingerbread? you may be able to run a RUU (rom update utility) on the device, updating the firmware and remove the lock that is currently on the device.
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i don't know any of the above, how do i check any of these without getting into the bootloader? the device only connect to the pc as a disk drive.
mmcr said:
i don't know any of the above, how do i check any of these without getting into the bootloader? the device only connect to the pc as a disk drive.
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you will need to talk to the owner of the phone, without that info your stuffed tbh. with fastboot enabled in the stock rom you cannot boot into bootloader. without the info like what carrier they are on you dont know what ruu to run to reset the device. without usb debugging you cannot use the pc to send commands as far a i am aware :/ assuming you have the correct htc drivers installed connect the device to the pc, open cmd in your adb directory and type in adb reboot bootloader and see if it responds. again without that info you've pretty much had it. you can try to flash ruu's from the pc at random in the hope that you find the correct firmware and cid, but without usb debugging on there is no guarantee that the ruu will even find it.
heavy_metal_man said:
you will need to talk to the owner of the phone, without that info your stuffed tbh. with fastboot enabled in the stock rom you cannot boot into bootloader. without the info like what carrier they are on you dont know what ruu to run to reset the device. without usb debugging you cannot use the pc to send commands as far a i am aware :/ assuming you have the correct htc drivers installed connect the device to the pc, open cmd in your adb directory and type in adb reboot bootloader and see if it responds. again without that info you've pretty much had it. you can try to flash ruu's from the pc at random in the hope that you find the correct firmware and cid, but without usb debugging on there is no guarantee that the ruu will even find it.
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yeah, tried the adb reboot recovery, no dice. just error, no device connected.
the owner bought it 2nd hand, so he has no clue, i'm just going to return it. pity that htc doesn't have a "usb key" like samsung that forces "download mode" on the android devices
mmcr said:
yeah, tried the adb reboot recovery, no dice. just error, no device connected.
the owner bought it 2nd hand, so he has no clue, i'm just going to return it. pity that htc doesn't have a "usb key" like samsung that forces "download mode" on the android devices
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indeed so. but you cannot fault it as a security measure :silly:

xt1032 BootLoop (Android starting..) can't enter recovery or bootloader.

Hi everyone im stuck on the resurection of my device (moto g 2013 8GB updated to 5.1 with [5.1 GPE 1 click] from This forum.
I've tried everything or almost for now, cant get it out of that loop.
*Battery pulling.
*hard buttons combinations.
*fastboot and ADB. (not in fastboot mode so.. And as i did flash de 1click before the loop USB Dbgn isn't enabled)
*i think i've tried every toolkit on this forum.
*Raped google search for over a week trying every posible method-
*Only thing left is to take it to church for a blessing. but im not a believer D:
ADD: i've rooted with a "boot.img" from this forum i think it was a 2015 file.
before this i had not 1 issue with the phone. just unlockd the bootloader a few days ago and updated to 5.1 from 5.0.2 becouse of a wifi issue (unknow mac adress) i had to reboot it like 10 times until it appeared again (original mac adress from device, still wrote it down i have it somewhere.)
I think this would be my first post on this forum and it took me over a week to do it becouse this (asking you-comunity) is my last resource.
PS: i had it going betwen 5.0.2 and 5.1 like 4 times to try solving the wifi issue.. only thing it got me was the "line" on the screen like if it where a problem with vertical sync. (i think you are all very familiar with that issue after downgrading the kernel i think.)
the phone just turns it self on everytime. (everytime)
i was able to boot into recovery before the last flash touching the place were the hardware volume button goes (with a neddle) untill it didnt workd anymore and i send it to a store to repair the volume rockers. still no recovery or bootloader boot.
my pc (laptop with 7-32bit recognices it as xt1032. and the one with xp as MTP.)
I've installed every posible thing that i found to bring it back to life even the android sdk full every pkg from 5.0.2 to 5.1 and extras, Motorola drivers and ADB. tried online searching automated from windows and listing it from a folder with the google one. tried adding the hardware manualy and have every ADB thing that i found on device mng but everyone is wit a yellow triangle. (No USB Debuging enabled so why bother anymore.)
I think that's about it.
You seem to be making things massively over-complicated.
Flash latest TWRP from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2980621
Example fastboot command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img​
If you cannot enter TWRP, use ONLY this fastboot command:
fastboot erase userdata​
Via TWRP, flash latest GPE Optimized ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510
i m sorry for my english, isnt my native lang. And for making it over complicated.
i cant enter fastboot mode or give any order to the phone trough fastboot on a console.
I have installed a TWRP touch, just cant acces it. dont know if it is the hardware button (Vol -) or what.
so it dosnt show up on fastboot devices nor adb devices.
am i not understanding something ?
Thanks for replying and taking the time to help!
Enter fastboot mode by turning on phone while holding Volume Down.
lost101 said:
Enter fastboot mode by turning on phone while holding Volume Down.
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tried again just in case. No luck, wont boot into recovery or bootloader mode. vol (-) or power and vol (-)
it just "tries" to boot up normaly and gets stuck on "android starting" untill "initializing apps" 4 colours flying and reboots again.
dieguitwow1 said:
tried again just in case. No luck, wont boot into recovery or bootloader mode. vol (-) or power and vol (-)
it just "tries" to boot up normaly and gets stuck on "android starting" untill "initializing apps" 4 colours flying and reboots again.
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If the volume rocker is not broken, then you should be able to enter fastboot mode. Hold power button until phone turns off completely.
If the volume rocker is not broken, then you should be able to enter fastboot mode. Hold power button until phone turns off completely.
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did that, tried pulling the battery off and holding the keys (down and power or just vol down) and starting it. no way it goes into bootloader or recovery. When i do any of those things the phone just powers back up it self and boots into system or tries to, and get stuck in bootloop.
Im gonna try a gtag cable or something like that tomorrow from a friend. would it work to send it to bootloader or recovr?
dieguitwow1 said:
did that, tried pulling the battery off and holding the keys (down and power or just vol down) and starting it. no way it goes into bootloader or recovery. When i do any of those things the phone just powers back up it self and boots into system or tries to, and get stuck in bootloop.
Im gonna try a gtag cable or something like that tomorrow from a friend. would it work to send it to bootloader or recovr?
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You said you had the volume rocker repaired - but it seems at least, vol down is not working. I have no experience with jtag kits or commands.
lost101 said:
You seem to be making things massively over-complicated.
Flash latest TWRP from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2980621
Example fastboot command:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img​
If you cannot enter TWRP, use ONLY this fastboot command:
fastboot erase userdata​
Via TWRP, flash latest GPE Optimized ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510
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lost101 said:
Enter fastboot mode by turning on phone while holding Volume Down.
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lost101 said:
You said you had the volume rocker repaired - but it seems at least, vol down is not working. I have no experience with jtag kits or commands.
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i think it's not repaired properly, or the last time i flashed it fastboot might have send a command like "fastboot normalboot" or something like that. Would that be stoping me from entering recovery mode or fastboot?
dieguitwow1 said:
i think it's not repaired properly, or the last time i flashed it fastboot might have send a command like "fastboot normalboot" or something like that. Would that be stoping me from entering recovery mode or fastboot?
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If you power phone off completely, then no commands are remembered. The button is broken.
lost101 said:
If you power phone off completely, then no commands are remembered. The button is broken.
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Thanks! so, what should i do now? is there any way to fix it or bypass it ?
i was "touching" the button with a niddle until it stoped working is there a fix for it? :fingers-crossed:
dieguitwow1 said:
Thanks! so, what should i do now? is there any way to fix it or bypass it ?
i was "touching" the button with a needle until it stopped working is there a fix for it? :fingers-crossed:
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Sorry, I can't help you with that. If you know someone good with a soldering iron, maybe they can fix it - otherwise, try another repair shop.
its still seen by my PC with XP. As xt1032 on the bootloop can i do something ? moto device mngr starts with de Moto logo on the sys tray..
dieguitwow1 said:
its still seen by my PC with XP. As xt1032 on the bootloop can i do something ? moto device mngr starts with de Moto logo on the sys tray..
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adb reboot bootloader​
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adb reboot bootloader​
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even if "USB Debuging" isn't enabled?
Edit: Result= [ Error: device ´<null>´ not found ]
dieguitwow1 said:
even if "USB Debuging" isn't enabled?
Edit: Result= [ Error: device ´<null>´ not found ]
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Yes, USB Debugging would need to be enabled.
lost101 said:
Yes, USB Debugging would need to be enabled.
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so, apart from taking it to repair again for the button, what can i do?:fingers-crossed:
dieguitwow1 said:
so, apart from taking it to repair again for the button, what can i do?:fingers-crossed:
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I am not aware of any other options.
i managed to recover the phone it works normaly but screen goes off and on all the time, every 5 sec. Except on Bootloader Mode.
dieguitwow1 said:
i managed to recover the phone it works normaly but screen goes off and on all the time, every 5 sec. Except on Bootloader Mode.
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What has changed? Did you get the vol button fixed?

Getting "No Command" on boot

I think I may be in brick mode, but if someone has an answer I would sure appreciate it.
On boot I'm stuck in "No Command". I do the volume down and power and I'm able to get the menus recovery, shut down etc and the only thing that works is to shut down. Recovery just loops me to "no command". Is there a possible solution to get back to goodness. I had my bootloader unlocked and tried to install TWRP recovery but started having issues so in using SkipSoft toolkit I relocked my bootloader and that's where the issue began.
Big thanks in advance if I can possible recover my device.
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tiger505 said:
I think I may be in brick mode, but if someone has an answer I would sure appreciate it.
On boot I'm stuck in "No Command". I do the volume down and power and I'm able to get the menus recovery, shut down etc and the only thing that works is to shut down. Recovery just loops me to "no command". Is there a possible solution to get back to goodness. I had my bootloader unlocked and tried to install TWRP recovery but started having issues so in using SkipSoft toolkit I relocked my bootloader and that's where the issue began.
Big thanks in advance if I can possible recover my device.
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When you get to the no command screen, press and hold the power button and then push volume up. That should boot it into recovery.
robocuff said:
When you get to the no command screen, press and hold the power button and then push volume up. That should boot it into recovery.
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Thanks, but I've tried that a few times and it still loops me back to the "no command" screen...
Well I was able to get to the recovery screen, thanks...I tried to do a factory restore and did not work. Called Google and was able to return. Bootloader says locked so I'm hoping there will not be a hiccup when they get the replacement.
I had a similar issue (phone had unlocked bootloader, rooted, phone shut off unexpectedly and wouldnt charge after that. Had the same issue of not being able to get into recovery mode, would just bootloop after selecting recovery) and ended up doing an RMA through google. I have a question in terms of recovering data from a Pixel phone in this state, is it possible? I was unable to recover my data, just curious if it is possible.
llong31 said:
I had a similar issue (phone had unlocked bootloader, rooted, phone shut off unexpectedly and wouldnt charge after that. Had the same issue of not being able to get into recovery mode, would just bootloop after selecting recovery) and ended up doing an RMA through google. I have a question in terms of recovering data from a Pixel phone in this state, is it possible? I was unable to recover my data, just curious if it is possible.
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I cannot answer that question but I'm glad you were able to get your data. My Pixel was toast so not a chance to get data back!!!
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I broke mit Pixel 3 !?

Hello,
I've rooted my Pixel 3 as described here in the forum.
Everything went well and I was booting in TWRP without any problems; Bootloader is still unlocked. I didn't installed a custom ROM or anything else. After I've selcted "restore backup" my backup (which I've made before with TWRP) my phone is now messed up:
It's starting in Bootloader (Warning Screen for unlocked Bootloader) and than is switching on an white screen with Google logo for ca. 3-4 sec. and than it's jumping back into the Bootloader in an endless Loop.
Any idea what I can do to rescue my phone?
Thanks, Mags
MMoes said:
Hello,
I've rooted my Pixel 3 as described here in the forum.
Everything went well and I was booting in TWRP without any problems; Bootloader is still unlocked. I didn't installed a custom ROM or anything else. After I've selcted "restore backup" my backup (which I've made before with TWRP) my phone is now messed up:
It's starting in Bootloader (Warning Screen for unlocked Bootloader) and than is switching on an white screen with Google logo for ca. 3-4 sec. and than it's jumping back into the Bootloader in an endless Loop.
Any idea what I can do to rescue my phone?
Thanks, Mags
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In bootloader mode can you get your computer to recognize the phone. If so, download the latest update from Google website and install using adb. This will wipe the phone but will get it restored. I've had to do this in my pixel 2 before. I don't have the pixel 3 yet as I just ordered it today.
MMoes said:
Hello,
I've rooted my Pixel 3 as described here in the forum.
Everything went well and I was booting in TWRP without any problems; Bootloader is still unlocked. I didn't installed a custom ROM or anything else. After I've selcted "restore backup" my backup (which I've made before with TWRP) my phone is now messed up:
It's starting in Bootloader (Warning Screen for unlocked Bootloader) and than is switching on an white screen with Google logo for ca. 3-4 sec. and than it's jumping back into the Bootloader in an endless Loop.
Any idea what I can do to rescue my phone?
Thanks, Mags
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In bootloader mode can you get your computer to recognize the phone. If so, download the latest update from Google website and install using adb. This will wipe the phone but will get it restored. I've had to do this in my pixel 2 before. I don't have the pixel 3 yet as I just ordered it today.
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You can also edit the flash-all file to remove the -w and not completely wipe your phone. This way, your data will remain and it still resets the important factory stuff.
FilthyFord said:
In bootloader mode can you get your computer to recognize the phone. If so, download the latest update from Google website and install using adb. This will wipe the phone but will get it restored. I've had to do this in my pixel 2 before. I don't have the pixel 3 yet as I just ordered it today.
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Thanks, I‘ve tried with adb devices & no device found. So obviously my computer doesn‘t recognize the Pixel
sliding_billy said:
You can also edit the flash-all file to remove the -w and not completely wipe your phone. This way, your data will remain and it still resets the important factory stuff.
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Thanks. Loosing my data isn‘t the Problem. Actually I‘m even not able to connect to the phone and flash anything.
MMoes said:
Thanks. Loosing my data isn‘t the Problem. Actually I‘m even not able to connect to the phone and flash anything.
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Have you hard powered the device down and then rebooted to BL with key combo to check connectivity?
sliding_billy said:
Have you hard powered the device down and then rebooted to BL with key combo to check connectivity?
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No, could you please descripe the process what to do exactly. Would love to give it a try. Thank you
MMoes said:
No, could you please descripe the process what to do exactly. Would love to give it a try. Thank you
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Hold down the power button until the phone completely shuts off. Hold power while holding the volume down button (start by holding the volume down and then immediately start holding the power button - it's is technically holding both at the same time but starting with volume down just a moment before keeps you from pressing power first). That should get you to fastboot.
MMoes said:
Thanks, I‘ve tried with adb devices & no device found. So obviously my computer doesn‘t recognize the Pixel
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ADB doesn't work when booted to the bootloader. It only works when you're booted to the OS. To see if the computer recognizes the phone when in the bootloader, use fastboot devices instead of adb devices.
sliding_billy said:
Hold down the power button until the phone completely shuts off. Hold power while holding the volume down button (start by holding the volume down and then immediately start holding the power button - it's is technically holding both at the same time but starting with volume down just a moment before keeps you from pressing power first). That should get you to fastboot.
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Holding the power button didn't had any effect, but holding volume - and holding power button at the same time was starting the bootloader and so I was now able to start TWRP Manager.
So if you could help me from here to fix the OS would be great, e.g. is there any chance to copy the original OS from Google or an custom ROM from my computer (e.g. I wotk on MAC and is there a way to copy via Terminal?) or does TWRP offers any way to reset/ reinstall?
robocuff said:
ADB doesn't work when booted to the bootloader. It only works when you're booted to the OS. To see if the computer recognizes the phone when in the bootloader, use fastboot devices instead of adb devices.
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Yes, the computer recognizes the phone (via Terminal on my MAC)
MMoes said:
Holding the power button didn't had any effect, but holding volume - and holding power button at the same time was starting the bootloader and so I was now able to start TWRP Manager.
So if you could help me from here to fix the OS would be great, e.g. is there any chance to copy the original OS from Google or an custom ROM from my computer (e.g. I wotk on MAC and is there a way to copy via Terminal?) or does TWRP offers any way to reset/ reinstall?
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Sorry, but I do not know the Mac commands, but if you are in Fastboot and the device shows/connects it is just a matter of running the flash-all and resetting. If you are not connecting in Fastboot but can get into TWRP, I would start with a reset in TWRP.
sliding_billy said:
Sorry, but I do not know the Mac commands, but if you are in Fastboot and the device shows/connects it is just a matter of running the flash-all and resetting. If you are not connecting in Fastboot but can get into TWRP, I would start with a reset in TWRP.
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The commands on the MAC are almost the same and with your flash-all (flash.all.sh Mac Command) it worked very well with the factory image from google. Now I'm back in the race and my P3 is running again.
Thank you all guys!
MMoes said:
The commands on the MAC are almost the same and with your flash-all (flash.all.sh Mac Command) it worked very well with the factory image from google. Now I'm back in the race and my P3 is running again.
Thank you all guys!
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Excellent news. On another note... if all you need from TWRP is to install Magisk to root, you do not need to permanently install TWRP. Just fastboot boot the [twrp].img file, install the Magisk .zip and keep stock recovery.
From messing around, it seems that trying to restore system from twrp is messed up. Data backup works fine. The only other way I got bootlooped was by messing with boot, vbmata, and vendor partitions. Out of those three, I think boot is the most likely to get messed up by normal users. I know this is sorted now, but in the future try to just reflash boot.img and see if it boots.
-The vbmeta and vendor thing is specific because I need to get the radio to work here.

[Solved] P20 Pro Bricked... Anyone can help me?

First, I was doing a full wipe in TWRP, But I realize I didn't back up my photos/Documents.
So I long pressed the power button to restart.
And now, i got a bricked phone...
Any one can help me?
I'd try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20/how-to/how-to-how-to-unbrick-clt-l29c432-t3878714
But, I got stuck on the TWRP boot screen.
Also, I'm still available to use the fastboot mode.
Finally, I solve the problem by flashing the e recovery image,and then low level forma data.
Hope it helps for someone have the same issue like me.
zhu911203 said:
First, I was doing a full wipe in TWRP, But I realize I didn't back up my photos/Documents.
So I long pressed the power button to restart.
And now, i got a bricked phone...
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I have exactly the same Problem. Did you solve it already?
zhu911203 said:
First, I was doing a full wipe in TWRP, But I realize I didn't back up my photos/Documents.
So I long pressed the power button to restart.
And now, i got a bricked phone...
Any one can help me?
I'd try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20/how-to/how-to-how-to-unbrick-clt-l29c432-t3878714
But, I got stuck on the TWRP boot screen.
Also, I'm still available to use the fastboot mode.
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Can you still have access to erecovery : volup at power with USB cable plugged. If yes you can try a recovery but you will loose all your data
Can you have access to fastboot : vol down at power up. If yes you can try to flash by adb by following instruction from discussions in the forums.
zhu911203 said:
First, I was doing a full wipe in TWRP, But I realize I didn't back up my photos/Documents.
So I long pressed the power button to restart.
And now, i got a bricked phone...
Any one can help me?
I'd try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20/how-to/how-to-how-to-unbrick-clt-l29c432-t3878714
But, I got stuck on the TWRP boot screen.
Also, I'm still available to use the fastboot mode.
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Can you still have access to erecovery : volup at power with USB cable plugged. If yes you can try a recovery but you will loose all your data
Can you have access to fastboot : vol down at power up. If yes you can try to flash by adb by following instruction from discussions in the forums.
Schuchi said:
I have exactly the same Problem. Did you solve it already?
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yes, I solved the problem, hope it will help you.

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