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[Q] Impossible to flash bootloader/recovery/rom

Hi everyone !
Here I am in a really bad situation...
I bought a second hand phone with a rom issu and the guy who had it told me he ahd no time to waste trying to make it work again, I decided to buy it thinking that nothing could resist a factory reset via ADB.
But, and if I'm here today, it's because I'm in a such a situation, I need some help, and hope you guys can find a solution or at least some leads.
when I got it:
- model 16 GB D821
- The battery was not correctly attached in the phone (i did open it and put it back how it should be and seems to work)
- it is root, bootloader unlock, with Teamwin recovery version 2.6.3.2
- bootloader version HHZ11D
I can launch the teamwin recovery, it's asking for a password when it's starts, i don't know whay BUT I did a data format seeing that some people had some problem with it and did that to fix it
In Teamwin I got 0mb of storage and no OS installed, again it could be fixable via ADB
Now the best !
I can't flash anything on the phone. I can connect to it, it's well detected, I can control it (via ADB or Fastboot) and I can even had a temporary recovery with the nexus toolkit. but:
-Impossible to flash the bootloader, I do everything right, there is not "error" but at the end nothing changes, I'm back with the HHZ11D version and not the latest on I'm trying to get the HHZ11Z.
-Impossible to flash the recovery, same as the bootloader, version teamwin 2.6.3.2.
-impossible to flash a rom, and I don't have one anyway....
Here we are, I think I tried everything, but any clue would be appreciated. I hope I can fix this...
Thanks for your help.
And finally a picture of my fastboot -w when I do one, does it seem normal to you ?
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Try in fastboot, fastboot oem lock. Then reboot and see if the bootloader is locked. I'm guessing it isn't and your emmc is bad.
Sent from my Nexus 5

nothing will stick, emmc fried.

samersh72 said:
nothing will stick, emmc fried.
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Is there anything I can do ? Seems not...
Can I change it ?

RealMyop said:
Is there anything I can do ? Seems not...
Can I change it ?
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No, you're hosed. Rma would be the option but not in your case. You're not going to be able to flash anything.
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RealMyop said:
Is there anything I can do ? Seems not...
Can I change it ?
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Did bootloader get locked?

GUGUITOMTG4 said:
Did bootloader get locked?
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Yes I can lock back the bootloader.

RealMyop said:
Yes I can lock back the bootloader.
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If you can lock it, unlock it again then fastboot flash the cache.img from the factory image
Sent from my Nexus 5

You may be lucky. here you will find the cache.img on method 2. If it doesn't work, do the method 1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701

GUGUITOMTG4 said:
You may be lucky. here you will find the cache.img on method 2. If it doesn't work, do the method 1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
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I did try and it's not working either... Is there a part in the phone I can change to fix this ?

RealMyop said:
I did try and it's not working either... Is there a part in the phone I can change to fix this ?
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The mother board
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727

S6 Bootloader and Modem Odin Flash Failed Red

Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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agentdangermouse said:
Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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you phone g920i?

agentdangermouse said:
Greetings, this might be a better place to post this. Up till now my roots have been ok and bootloader and modems are ok. But recently (yesterday) i wanted to use Xtresolite Rom again and wanted to update to newest recommend BL and Modem, however im getting a fail. I already tried a new computer so its not that. I never had this issue before and its a bit concerning.
The phone works ok, but i can no longer update the BL and Modem on it.... any ideas on how to get around this ? Reset it or something like that ? I have read that a possible complete FORMAT might fix it, but does that mean it removes everything on the phone including SDcard storage files or just the mainphone files ? Here is a screenshot of what i get in Odin, would really appreciate some help.
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If you previously firmware (OI9 and new) had it, you can return to the boot loader only to release OI9.
Older bootloader cause an error.

furkanndk said:
you phone g920i?
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Yeah sorry i mentioned its Samsung SM-G920i

bininga59 said:
If you previously firmware (OI9 and new) had it, you can return to the boot loader only to release OI9.
Older bootloader cause an error.
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I never had I09, pretty sure previous to this i had one B0F or something like that. What is the latest for Samsung 920i that i can try ?

agentdangermouse said:
I never had I09, pretty sure previous to this i had one B0F or something like that. What is the latest for Samsung 920i that i can try ?
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Actually issue is resolved, i installed Samsung Phone Info from app store and i double checked my bootloader and modem installed i am already running latest bootloader from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/g920i-bootloader-modem-updated-10-10-t3221796
So i guess the fact is i cannot downgrade maybe thats why this is the issue. So i think all is ok
Thanks for the assistance

Update out for gs7

However I can't install for some reason
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Reenabled all disabled packages then rebooted
Will try again in the morning

Weird. Just installed mine and all went well.

~Adds FM radio function.
Cool!!

esjames said:
~Adds FM radio function.
Cool!!
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Just downloaded my update, all went well. I also seen where it has FM radio function. Where do I find that? Thanks, Vinny
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vinnyjr said:
Just downloaded my update, all went well. I also seen where it has FM radio function. Where do I find that? Thanks, Vinny
Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk
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Download Next Radio from the play store, and you need headphones plugged in to serve as the antenna.

I think they're pushing the FM radio cause of the issue going on with iheartradio
If you're not on the beta 6.1.1 of iheartradio, it causes the phone to reboot if you open and stream via that app.

Thank You, Vinny
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Downloading via lte did the trick

nest75068 said:
I think they're pushing the FM radio cause of the issue going on with iheartradio
If you're not on the beta 6.1.1 of iheartradio, it causes the phone to reboot if you open and stream via that app.
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I haven't had an issue with iheartradio use it everyday

So I got the update this morning, and went ahead and updated it. No problems with anything so far....
Except.....
For whatever reason, I decided to try for the update again and I got an error saying my phone had been tampered with. So I did what any IT guy would tell you to do and I turned it off and on. I noticed the unlocked lock icon on the galaxy s7 powered by Android screen. Now my phone is completely stock. But as I recall, that icon means the bootloader is unlocked. Maybe the update made it so that it can be unlocked now?
I'm a long time iPhone user so I could be wrong. Maybe someone should try unlocking the bootloader after the update.

DrukQs_86 said:
So I got the update this morning, and went ahead and updated it. No problems with anything so far....
Except.....
For whatever reason, I decided to try for the update again and I got an error saying my phone had been tampered with. So I did what any IT guy would tell you to do and I turned it off and on. I noticed the unlocked lock icon on the galaxy s7 powered by Android screen. Now my phone is completely stock. But as I recall, that icon means the bootloader is unlocked. Maybe the update made it so that it can be unlocked now?
I'm a long time iPhone user so I could be wrong. Maybe someone should try unlocking the bootloader after the update.
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Go into download mode (turn off phone, hold power, home, and volume up) and see if the Knox bit says 1, which means it is tripped. Also, https://idlekernel.com/twrp/heroqlte/3.0.2-0/ download tar from that and try and flash in Odin, if succesful, congradulations you are the first to have this.

Knox wasn't tripped

DrukQs_86 said:
Knox wasn't tripped
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:crying: Oh well, it was worth a shot.

I have done with no tension

Fastboot stuck, recover images

I had the unfortunate accident of my 4a going through a full laundry cycle. I didn't expect it to even turn on, but it did.
No I am stuck at pic related.
Perhaps the memory is gone for good or something else? I am not expecting the phone to work normally, but I would like to get some pictures in their original quality, including some videos that exist only there.
Any ideas what I can do on my own? How realistic would it be for a recovery shop to be able to do it?
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Gentoo11 said:
I had the unfortunate accident of my 4a going through a full laundry cycle. I didn't expect it to even turn on, but it did.
No I am stuck at pic related.
Perhaps the memory is gone for good or something else? I am not expecting the phone to work normally, but I would like to get some pictures in their original quality, including some videos that exist only there.
Any ideas what I can do on my own? How realistic would it be for a recovery shop to be able to do it?View attachment 5252011
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Since you're stuck at fastboot, you could try to flash full factory image...although, I wouldn't keep my hopes up high...
Let it rest for a full day first. Hopefully not all of it's main components were affected....

Typhus_ said:
Since you're stuck at fastboot, you could try to flash full factory image...although, I wouldn't keep my hopes up high...
Let it rest for a full day first. Hopefully not all of it's main components were affected....
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It has been a few days since the event. Wouldn't flashing a factory image delete all the data I am hoping recover, though?
Or do you just mean the boot image?

Gentoo11 said:
It has been a few days since the event. Wouldn't flashing a factory image delete all the data I am hoping recover, though?
Or do you just mean the boot image?
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No, I mean full factory image.
To retain your data you just need to remove the "-w" flag you see at the update command on the flash-all script.

This is what I get

Gentoo11 said:
This is what I get
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Seems to me that your bootloader is locked. You didn't unlock your bootloader, did you? If not, that won't work.
You could try the full OTA instead of factory image. See if it works.

Typhus_ said:
Seems to me that your bootloader is locked. You didn't unlock your bootloader, did you? If not, that won't work.
You could try the full OTA instead of factory image. See if it works.
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I did unlock it, though. The phone is supposed to be rooted and all too.

Question Headphone mic not working

Hello Everyone,
When I connect earphone, Microphone is not working. My earphone is ok and I tried different earphones. I also see that when earphone is connected, if I open recording app it shows,"External mic will be used to record audio". Is it hardware problem or software problem?? how to solve this??
Thank you!!
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Try flashing some custom kernel.

First, make sure you are on the latest software.
If you are then try to restart the phone by powering it off and starting it back up after couple of seconds manually!

ashraftheboss said:
First, make sure you are on the latest software.
If you are then try to restart the phone by powering it off and starting it back up after couple of seconds manually!
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I tried your method. Also I go to safe mode but same problem. My phone is updated!

dedq said:
Try flashing some custom kernel.
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I am not using any custom rom.

saadSabit said:
I am not using any custom rom.
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That is fine but try flashing some custom kernel because custom kernels are things that control microphone.

dedq said:
That is fine but try flashing some custom kernel because custom kernels are things that control microphone.
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Thank you! Actually, I don't want to unlock my bootloader. Do you have any idea, how to fix this problem without unlocking bootloader?

saadSabit said:
I tried your method. Also I go to safe mode but same problem. My phone is updated!
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Maybe try a third party voice recorder app and see if it works.
If all fails then the absolute last resort, and I mean don't try this unless all else fails, is to try and flash it with odin.
But before that, I'd say try a factory reset.

dedq said:
That is fine but try flashing some custom kernel because custom kernels are things that control microphone.
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A custom kernel will most likely trip knox, and there's no way back from that.

ashraftheboss said:
Maybe try a third party voice recorder app and see if it works.
If all fails then the absolute last resort, and I mean don't try this unless all else fails, is to try and flash it with odin.
But before that, I'd say try a factory reset.
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thank you! it's not only voice recoder problem. When I call(Phone, Whatsapp, Telegram etc) anyone with connected earphone, no one can listen my voice on the opposite side. I'm pretty sure it's a software updated releted issue bcz my audio port was ok. Should I wait for next software update? or do a factory reset.

saadSabit said:
thank you! it's not only voice recoder problem. When I call(Phone, Whatsapp, Telegram etc) anyone with connected earphone, no one can listen my voice on the opposite side. I'm pretty sure it's a software updated releted issue bcz my audio port was ok. Should I wait for next software update? or do a factory reset.
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Try and reset it then, maybe it'll fix itself after that. Next software update won't probably do anything as it isn't an issue everyone is facing.
The best thing to do is to go back to the place you've bought the device and tell them about the problem. If it was bought within a week then they might replace it with another one. If not then maybe they can try to fix it through software but if they tell you to drop your phone for repairs then don't agree because a phone can't break is such short time.
The best method to sort anything software out is through a full flash via Odin but I wouldn't do that until I've been to the shop and they gave a bad solution to the problem as flashing through Odin can brick your device if you don't know what you're doing.

ashraftheboss said:
Try and reset it then, maybe it'll fix itself after that. Next software update won't probably do anything as it isn't an issue everyone is facing.
The best thing to do is to go back to the place you've bought the device and tell them about the problem. If it was bought within a week then they might replace it with another one. If not then maybe they can try to fix it through software but if they tell you to drop your phone for repairs then don't agree because a phone can't break is such short time.
The best method to sort anything software out is through a full flash via Odin but I wouldn't do that until I've been to the shop and they gave a bad solution to the problem as flashing through Odin can brick your device if you don't know what you're doing.
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Almost 3+ months before I purchased the phone, so there is no way to replacement. I will do a factory reset or flash with odin. Thank you for your valuable feedback.

ashraftheboss said:
A custom kernel will most likely trip knox, and there's no way back from that.
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That is fine but that's his choice.