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[Q] Stock Inc Frequent Rebooting

Hello everyone,
I have just bought a Droid Incredible off of ebay. The seller said it was in mint condition and that there were no problems at all. When it arrived, it was in perfect condition. However, upon activating the phone, it would not stay on for more than 10 minutes. It just keeps rebooting itself. Also, while it is up, it does not always maintain a signal, and then it usually reboots a couple minutes after that.
It is not rooted, all of it is stock. I have been trying to find an answer for this problem all over the internet but to no avail.
I have read that where this phone is from (North Carolina) there was a lot of people with the same problem as this one.
It is the amoled version, hboot .92 and the baseband is the most recent at 2.15.00.7.28
I have tried factory resets, battery pulls, new battery, reflashing the RUU. I am at a complete loss.
Any help would be great, because I want to love this phone. I am sick of my slow Eris and this was my solution.
Thanks so much in advanced.

After some troubleshooting, I have noticed that it only occurs when the 3G service is turned on.
Any thoughts?

Have you tried a different radio?
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I'm not sure what the problem is. FYI, that's not a bootloop. A bootloop is when the phone continuously boots, but never all the way to be usable, such as to the quietly brilliant screen and then starts again.

Also, I would bring it in to Verizon. See if they'll replace it.

AgalychnisCallidryas said:
Also, I would bring it in to Verizon. See if they'll replace it.
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I totally agree. If its not rooted and you've had Verizon for a bit they really should help you out. Honestly Verizon has always worked with me and been very helpful.

kichard said:
I totally agree. If its not rooted and you've had Verizon for a bit they really should help you out. Honestly Verizon has always worked with me and been very helpful.
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The Incredible is EOL. You'll be lucky to find one.

Is the sd fat32?
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nismith8 said:
Have you tried a different radio?
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I tried flashing some of the leaked ones in HBOOT, but they wouldn't load. Can you point me in the direction of where I can find how to properly do this?
AgalychnisCallidryas said:
I'm not sure what the problem is. FYI, that's not a bootloop. A bootloop is when the phone continuously boots, but never all the way to be usable, such as to the quietly brilliant screen and then starts again.
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Sorry, I am part retard
AgalychnisCallidryas said:
Also, I would bring it in to Verizon. See if they'll replace it.
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I tried, but I bought it from a third party, and they immediately ignored me/ tried to talk me into a thunderbolt. I guess my 10 years of Verizon isn't good enough.
smtom said:
Is the sd fat32?
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I am 99% sure it is. I'll go reformat it just to make sure
Thanks for all of your suggestions so far guys, I really appreciate it!:wq

Check over on incredibleforums for the radios. Wont let me post the link :/
Try bumping to an older one or the new leaked one. Not sure if those will screw with an amoled tho, can someone else clarify?
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nismith8 said:
Check over on incredibleforums for the radios. Wont let me post the link :/
Try bumping to an older one or the new leaked one. Not sure if those will screw with an amoled tho, can someone else clarify?
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I posted over there too. But actually, I am now starting to rethink that it is the 3G radios. I could've sworn this was a software issue, but it just rebooted on me while I had 3G turned off.
I guess this ebay seller really did lie to me. Well thanks for your help guys, I don't know if I should bother trying to fix this. I guess I should just hope for the seller to respond. Its been almost a week...

Same exact thing is happening to my buddy's phone. I rooted it and put CM7 on it and it was still rebooting.
I had to turn S-ON back on and downgrade back to stock so he can return it to Verizon.

Ruggerxpunk said:
Same exact thing is happening to my buddy's phone. I rooted it and put CM7 on it and it was still rebooting.
I had to turn S-ON back on and downgrade back to stock so he can return it to Verizon.
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This is exactly what is happening to me right now. It lets me "touch the android to begin," then it reboots. I bought it off ebay and it was an unused cpo. Looks like I'll have to return it. Hey, since I bought it from somebody off ebay, should I worry about turning S-ON and going stock??

zwade01 said:
This is exactly what is happening to me right now. It lets me "touch the android to begin," then it reboots. I bought it off ebay and it was an unused cpo. Looks like I'll have to return it. Hey, since I bought it from somebody off ebay, should I worry about turning S-ON and going stock??
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You only have to turn S-ON and go stock if you're returning it to Verizon.
http://www.incredibleforum.com/foru...s/5723-how-get-back-complete-stock-s-off.html
That's the guide I used. Works perfectly. Order of operations is:
0) make sure sd card is formatted to FAT32
1) check your radio version
2) downgrade radio if necessary
3) flash s-on
4) install RRU through HBOOT

Have you tried other ROMs with other kernals? Just shooting in the dark, here; would hate for you to just be stuck!

rfarrah said:
Have you tried other ROMs with other kernals? Just shooting in the dark, here; would hate for you to just be stuck!
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I can't even successfully root/s-off the phone. It reboots while its being rooted (and not the reboots that are supposed to occur) and it fails.
I have tried everything. I used to be adamant that it was a software issue, but after yesterday, I am beginning to think that it might just be hardware.
Anyone have any experience with getting their money back from ebay/paypal?
But seriously guys, I can't thank you enough for all of your ideas and help. I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can join you guys with the Droid Incredible one day.

PayPal is pretty good about protecting the buyer, as long as it hasn't been too long since the transaction. I would contact the seller and inform him of the problem, then contact PayPal and explain the situation.
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raptir said:
PayPal is pretty good about protecting the buyer, as long as it hasn't been too long since the transaction. I would contact the seller and inform him of the problem, then contact PayPal and explain the situation.
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I've contacted the seller the day I received it, asking for a refund. I then also contacted the seller two days later. A day after that, still not hearing anything, I opened an eBay case. Now eBay tells me I must wait until the 6th to escalate the case any further.
This is such a hassle, I just want my money back. Part of me wants to just get a HTC Flyer and just tether my Eris to it.

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I've contacted the seller the day I received it, asking for a refund. I then also contacted the seller two days later. A day after that, still not hearing anything, I opened an eBay case. Now eBay tells me I must wait until the 6th to escalate the case any further.
This is such a hassle, I just want my money back. Part of me wants to just get a HTC Flyer and just tether my Eris to it.
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My inc did the same thing. After about ten tries I got it to root (mine too rebooted during the process before it was supposed to). But no rom, kernal, or anything else stopped the reboots. My seller said to return it for a full refund.
Ebay is pretty good at taking care of you. Last year I bought a phone and the seller bailed on me. About a week after I opened a case I had a full refund in my paypal account. Good luck!
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Thanks for the words of wisdom. I'll hope for the best. I'll keep you guys posted on what happens. Thanks so much again. I don't know where I would be without this community.
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Screen going out so soon?

I think my screen may be going out on my DINC2. Every once in a while the screen with to completely black for a split second then return to normal. Any idea what may cause this? I have tinkered with the brightness settings already. Also I am unrooted, s on, GB.
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It may be a loose connection, in which case there isn't really anything you can do. Other than get a new phone
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beenz said:
It may be a loose connection, in which case there isn't really anything you can do. Other than get a new phone
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Unless the ribbon has wiggled loose... which in that case the phone can be opened and the cable refitted.
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I have only had my DINC2 a short time 2-3 weeks. It doesn't do it often though. Should I go to a Verizon store and get it replaced now or wait and see if it gets worse before I take it in? I would imagine that a rep would like to see the issue with the screen, but like I said it doesn't happen very often.
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sacnotsack said:
I have only had my DINC2 a short time 2-3 weeks. It doesn't do it often though. Should I go to a Verizon store and get it replaced now or wait and see if it gets worse before I take it in? I would imagine that a rep would like to see the issue with the screen, but like I said it doesn't happen very often.
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This would be a defect as it should not be happening. The first month is the best time to get stuff like this taken care of because it's easier to get it done at a store. I don't know how returns work now, but they use to require doing it over the phone, which means a longer wait to get it replaced. Plus, waiting to see if it gets worse may result in it just dying one day.

True ill go to a VZW store today after work.
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I went to VZW and they are Becker to see if any updates were available and they applied the minor update for GB that was recently released and said if the problem persists to come back. That was yesterday. The screen has only done it once so i think I'm going to go back to VZW and see what else they can do.
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Yes. Go back and don't leave until they replace your phone.
Get loud in the store if you have to.
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TheAtheistReverend said:
Yes. Go back and don't leave until they replace your phone.
Get loud in the store if you have to.
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This. Even if it does it once, because this is a problem with a hardware connection, not software.

Leaving My INC2

So the charging port on my INC2 finally went yesterday and I am now relying on the extra batteries they gave me when I had the phone replaced for various other issues to get me through until 3 PM tomorrow (16 hours). I called Verizon and they told me they'd send out a new INC 2, however they are no longer in stock, so they are sending me a FREE Incredible 4G, and LETTING ME KEEP MY UNLIMITED DATA. So guys, if you are looking for a 4g phone and trying to keep your unlimited data, now is the time to have a phone issue. After about an hour of describing the problem with my phone and all the things I had tried to fix it (different charging cords, different batteries, different outlets, etc.) they offered me the new phone and told me they wouldn't put me through the hassle of doing all the resets.
I have a few questions for you guys before I leave. 1) Do I have to return to stock before I return the phone and if so, does anyone have a link to (in their opinion) the easiest set of instructions to return to full stock, S-ON and unrooted? 2) I, for some reason, have no data access, nor do I have Wi-Fi (I'm on a campus with an oddly protected Wi-Fi, would be a lot of trouble to set it up), so could somebody upload the .apk for an app that I can use to backup and restore my text messages and picture messages? Most only do text messages, but I'd like to backup both, so if you know of any off the top of your head, either let me know and I'll hunt, or upload them if they're easily available to you. 3) I'd like to thank all of the devs that made this phone usable over the past year or two. I've been a lurker for the most part, but love the work you guys do and hope you guys keep it up with whatever phone you move on to.

Just return the phone to stock no need to go back to s-on, I've heard some people talking about sending their phones back in and they'll take it as long as it's running stock firmware :thumbup:

Traded in my og inc for an inc2 back in the day and I sent my inc in s-off and nothing bad happened. Just return to stock before you send it in

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I sent mine to HTC when the charging port went out last year with s off and custom ROM, sense 3 I believe from newt, they gave me no trouble...
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jeremytn86 said:
I sent mine to HTC when the charging port went out last year with s off and custom ROM, sense 3 I believe from newt, they gave me no trouble...
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Did you have warranty?

maybe he had the insurance on the phone.

kill00 said:
Did you have warranty?
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Yes, I still had the manufacturer warranty but only by a few days lol. If i had insurance i would have had to send it to asurion or whoever...
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Thanks for the responses and sorry I haven't been on for a few days.
Jasonp0 said:
maybe he had the insurance on the phone.
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I have both insurance on my phone and the warranty. I am sending it back today or tomorrow, I still need packing tape (University doesn't offer it free).
Linch89 said:
Traded in my og inc for an inc2 back in the day and I sent my inc in s-off and nothing bad happened. Just return to stock before you send it in
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Thank you, I will leave it s-off, but on the P32IMG.zip rom.

So I went to transfer files to the phone and found that I cannot, due to the fact that the charging port doesn't work. Any tips?

wcsoccerboy828 said:
So I went to transfer files to the phone and found that I cannot, due to the fact that the charging port doesn't work. Any tips?
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pop the microsd out...

wcsoccerboy828 said:
Thanks for the responses and sorry I haven't been on for a few days.
I have both insurance on my phone and the warranty. I am sending it back today or tomorrow, I still need packing tape (University doesn't offer it free).
Thank you, I will leave it s-off, but on the P32IMG.zip rom.
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I would send it to HTC then, they'll fix it for free, i only had top pay like $7.00 to ship it to them...
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Power button broke.. insurance help!

Okay so I was on the couch watching the thunder game the other night and my phone just started boot looping... i thought something was wrong with the rom "chemistry v6" so I tried going into recovery.. well itd start up for a second and I couldnt select anything fast enough before it would reboot. Then I noticed if i kept clicking the power button itd stay booted for awhile.. then kick off... well I pulled the power button off... now the phone stays booted... soon as I put power button back in the boot loop starts.... So im guessing I should take it back to sprint.. I pay the 10$ insurance fee every month... But im rooted and the flash counter... what should I do before taking it up there! thanks!

Not a damn thing, take it up there and act stupid.
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Go back to stock
Use triangle away
Unroot (make a nandroid first) if possible
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CNexus said:
Go back to stock
Use triangle away
Unroot (make a nandroid first) if possible
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Good advice here. If the tech wants to be a **** he will quickly see your rooted apps (SU, TB, etc.) and deny your insurance coverage while also noting your account with the fact that you have voided the warrenty as well as the terms of your insurance. Put it back to stock and tell them to fix it! Acting dumb helps if they start asking questions so not bad advice there either.

COOKtheKILLA said:
Good advice here. If the tech wants to be a **** he will quickly see your rooted apps (SU, TB, etc.) and deny your insurance coverage while also noting your account with the fact that you have voided the warrenty as well as the terms of your insurance. Put it back to stock and tell them to fix it! Acting dumb helps if they start asking questions so not bad advice there either.
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Half our techs at the store are rooted LOL.. We stood there talking about it when i nabbed my S3 LOL

ok i used triangle away and went back to stock... took the phone up there... 2 hour wait time now... blahhh!

Frustratez said:
ok i used triangle away and went back to stock... took the phone up there... 2 hour wait time now... blahhh!
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they jjust gave me a brand new blue one. thanks bros!

Frustratez said:
they jjust gave me a brand new blue one. thanks bros!
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Frustratez said:
they jjust gave me a brand new blue one. thanks bros!
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A new one or a factory refurbished one? How long had you had yours?
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keekah said:
A new one or a factory refurbished one? How long had you had yours?
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Thats [email protected], if you're on a stock based rom, go to dialer and dial "##786#", when it loads, make sure that "Reconditioned status" says "No"...if it says yes, then you have a refurb
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Hard Bricked My SIII

I hard bricked my SIII the other day and the phone us completely dead. When I plug it into a computer I hear the connection sound and the disconnection sound and when my battery is taken out the LED lights up red and goes away in about a minute. Can't get into recovery or download mode. I called Samsung and they said they will flash it to stock for free. My phone was rooted. Does anyone know if they will be able to find out if my phone was rooted considering the thing is completely dead?

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If you cannot get into any mode they will more than likely just jtag it into download and flash a factory image.

To answer your question, no they wont. I did the same thing and TEP with Sprint and got a brand new phone in box the next day. No charge to me and they never came back even though it was rooted.

LG710S34LYFE said:
To answer your question, no they wont. I did the same thing and TEP with Sprint and got a brand new phone in box the next day. No charge to me and they never came back even though it was rooted.
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Except he called Samsung and they said they would flash it to stock, so they probably will JTAG it

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Except he called Samsung and they said they would flash it to stock, so they probably will JTAG it
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That would definitely have to be the case.

Thanks guys!! The SIII is a truly awesome phone and I am actually going crazy because after using that phone for so long,every other phone just sucks and doesn't compare to that of the SIII. I am taking it to the UPS Office on Monday and hopefully i can get it back soon. My life pretty much revolves around that phone. It's sad, i know, but i cant help it lol

Thadd Valeika said:
I hard bricked my SIII the other day and the phone us completely dead. When I plug it into a computer I hear the connection sound and the disconnection sound and when my battery is taken out the LED lights up red and goes away in about a minute. Can't get into recovery or download mode. I called Samsung and they said they will flash it to stock for free. My phone was rooted. Does anyone know if they will be able to find out if my phone was rooted considering the thing is completely dead?
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Just curious how did you Brick it? I mean what happened? So that someone else may not make the same error?
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Just curious how did you Brick it? I mean what happened? So that someone else may not make the same error?
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My guess is lack of following instructions.
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I bet an Int ROM.
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From the symptoms it sounds like they flashed a international rom
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What i was saying is go to a repair sprint store, as long as you have TEP, and they will look at it for less than 5 minutes, determine they cant do anything and order you a new one, so you dont directly deal with Samsung. Thats what I did. I just played dumb lol

Flashed an International ROM. I was being dumb. But; I guess you learn from your mistakes. Read read read read READ is what you do in order to avoid a hard brick. That's the lesson I learned

LG710S34LYFE said:
What i was saying is go to a repair sprint store, as long as you have TEP, and they will look at it for less than 5 minutes, determine they cant do anything and order you a new one, so you dont directly deal with Samsung. Thats what I did. I just played dumb lol
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I should have done that lol. I just dropped my phone off at UPS for it to be shipped tonight. i should get it back within 10-11 days..hopefully

Thadd Valeika said:
I should have done that lol. I just dropped my phone off at UPS for it to be shipped tonight. i should get it back within 10-11 days..hopefully
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Yeah, it is quicker to TEP the phone and get a new one the next day, but it's also much more expensive ($150 vs. $60). Which one is "better" really depends on your situation. If you have the money and can't wait for a repair (due to work, family, etc), the $150 deductible (and one-day turnaround) is a great option. If money is tight (as it is for a lot of us), the 10 days is much more palatable than the extra $90.
To each his own, I say.