[Q] Burned out USB! Can I lock the Bootloader? - Samsung Galaxy Nexus

I was charging my Galaxy Nexus and the USB burnt out. I cannot connect or charge my phone any longer. I am rooted and want to send the phone back. I want to unroot it and lock the bootloader to save my warranty. I have tried to connect via Wifi to relock the bootloader but I cannot stay connected when I boot to recovery. I have also tried apps like "ginger unroot". I have found none that relock the bootloader. Please help!!!

You need fastboot, which only works via usb - sorry!

Sounds like you need this part. If you feel comfortable taking your phone apart you may be able to fix it yourself.
http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-nexus-charging-port-flex-cable/ $9.50
http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-GT-I9250-Charging-Port-Flex-p/smsng6111630.htm

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[Q] Stock 4.4 non rooted .zip?

Hey guys. Im sorry for this I am having a very hard time finding a flashable zip of the complete stock (non rooted) image.
I need to send my N7 back to ASUS because the USB port is busted. My device will only charge when it is powered off and when it is powered off nothing will recognize the device. I cannot plug the device into my computer (tried a million times on different machines.. pc mac linux).
I have unlocked bootloader / twrp. Since I am already going to be sending them a device which technically has a voided warrenty (I am going to cross my fingers and hope for the best) I would atleast like to send them it with a stock image (non rooted).
Is there a flashable .zip which is 100% stock without super su installed on it? Otherwise, what is the best way to uninstall super su and unroot the device while on the stock rooted rom ?
Thanks for your advice.
EDIT:
So I ended up doing the following:
install rom toobox pro
convert super su to user ap
uninstall super su
uninstall rom toolbox pro
I did a wipe so this thing looks as close to stock as possible other than the fact that TWRP is installed and the bootloader is unlocked. I really hope asus will take my device and fix it still. so goddamn annoying.
thecapitalr said:
Hey guys. Im sorry for this I am having a very hard time finding a flashable zip of the complete stock (non rooted) image.
I need to send my N7 back to ASUS because the USB port is busted. My device will only charge when it is powered off and when it is powered off nothing will recognize the device. I cannot plug the device into my computer (tried a million times on different machines.. pc mac linux).
I have unlocked bootloader / twrp. Since I am already going to be sending them a device which technically has a voided warrenty (I am going to cross my fingers and hope for the best) I would atleast like to send them it with a stock image (non rooted).
Is there a flashable .zip which is 100% stock without super su installed on it? Otherwise, what is the best way to uninstall super su and unroot the device while on the stock rooted rom ?
Thanks for your advice.
EDIT:
So I ended up doing the following:
install rom toobox pro
convert super su to user ap
uninstall super su
uninstall rom toolbox pro
I did a wipe so this thing looks as close to stock as possible other than the fact that TWRP is installed and the bootloader is unlocked. I really hope asus will take my device and fix it still. so goddamn annoying.
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Have you considered flashing the factory image?
That is how most people return to complete stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47640458#post47640458
sfhub said:
Have you considered flashing the factory image?
That is how most people return to complete stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47640458#post47640458
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The problem with this is unless I am mistaken, I cannot flash the .img files because my usb port is broken.
The whole reason I am sending it in is that unless the device is 100% powered off the usb port is 100% useless on my device. Will not get recognized by any type of PC or Mac, and will not charge. The only way I can get my device to charge is by totally powering it off.
I am thus screwed and am going to have to send my device back to ASUS with a unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed unless there is a way to get it back to total stock without plugging the device into the computer, which I ahve not found a solution to.
thecapitalr said:
The problem with this is unless I am mistaken, I cannot flash the .img files because my usb port is broken.
The whole reason I am sending it in is that unless the device is 100% powered off the usb port is 100% useless on my device. Will not get recognized by any type of PC or Mac, and will not charge. The only way I can get my device to charge is by totally powering it off.
I am thus screwed and am going to have to send my device back to ASUS with a unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed unless there is a way to get it back to total stock without plugging the device into the computer, which I ahve not found a solution to.
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Sorry, I misread "My device will only charge when it is powered off and when it is powered off nothing will recognize the device" to mean the charging will only work when powered off and nothing will recognize the device when powered off (but will recognize when powered on)
But now that I see how that doesn't make any sense, I realize I misread what you meant to say.
There was a bone stock update.zip floating around somewhere but I can't remember where.

[Q] USB Only Works When Turned Off (Charging)

Been trying to figure this out for the last few days, Google support has been too. I've tried the basics, different usb cord stock and not, factory reset going to stock, different kernels, different roms.
I can only get my nexus 7 2013 to charge when I go to bootloader, then to power off, then uplug the cord and plug back in fast. Once the device is on I get nothing when I plug the usb in, computer or AC. I used to be able to connect to PC no problem. I use the OTG cable a lot for HDDs and my camera, now nothing works. Tried USB debugging on and off and MTP.
I would just say the usb port broke somehow and go for an RMA but since it charges while it's off I feel like it's software related... If you guys have any suggestions I would really appreciate it.
morgang321 said:
Been trying to figure this out for the last few days, Google support has been too. I've tried the basics, different usb cord stock and not, factory reset going to stock, different kernels, different roms.
I can only get my nexus 7 2013 to charge when I go to bootloader, then to power off, then uplug the cord and plug back in fast. Once the device is on I get nothing when I plug the usb in, computer or AC. I used to be able to connect to PC no problem. I use the OTG cable a lot for HDDs and my camera, now nothing works. Tried USB debugging on and off and MTP.
I would just say the usb port broke somehow and go for an RMA but since it charges while it's off I feel like it's software related... If you guys have any suggestions I would really appreciate it.
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If you've tried different kernels, roms, and I assume different a PC, USB ports, USB cable, then you've eliminated software as a possibility, as well as external hardware, I would do a backup, (unroot and flash back to stock and relock is applicable) then RMA it, you're only delaying the inevitable by waiting it could be some corruption in the emmc, or some other hardware fault that might act unreliably.
mdamaged said:
If you've tried different kernels, roms, and I assume different a PC, USB ports, USB cable, then you've eliminated software as a possibility, as well as external hardware, I would do a backup, (unroot and flash back to stock and relock is applicable) then RMA it, you're only delaying the inevitable by waiting it could be some corruption in the emmc, or some other hardware fault that might act unreliably.
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Is there a way I can put it to full stock, bootloader and recovery through just the device. Since I can't connect to PC. The only way I came across was through the toolkits.
morgang321 said:
Is there a way I can put it to full stock, bootloader and recovery through just the device. Since I can't connect to PC. The only way I came across was through the toolkits.
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Well, you can boot into a custom recovery I assume, so you can flash a rom from there (you can get zips from here), then you can root the device (needed for next step), that part is easy enough, the following is only theoretical, go into the OS, install that bootloader lock/unlock app, lock the bootloader, then unroot from within SuperSU (that last part I'm not sure of since you just relocked the bootloader, so not sure if it will work.) Of course even if all that did work, you will still have a custom recovery, so hopefully they won't see that, I believe there are apps which can install custom recoveries from within the OS, but I don't think they flash the stock one.
Maybe someone else more knowledgeable knows of a better/effective way and they will chime in and correct me, etc.
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mdamaged said:
Well, you can boot into a custom recovery I assume, so you can flash a rom from there (you can get zips from here), then you can root the device (needed for next step), that part is easy enough, the following is only theoretical, go into the OS, install that bootloader lock/unlock app, lock the bootloader, then unroot from within SuperSU (that last part I'm not sure of since you just relocked the bootloader, so not sure if it will work.) Of course even if all that did work, you will still have a custom recovery, so hopefully they won't see that, I believe there are apps which can install custom recoveries from within the OS, but I don't think they flash the stock one.
Maybe someone else more knowledgeable knows of a better/effective way and they will chime in and correct me, etc.
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I do think this will work. I don't think flashing a recovery voids warranty if you aren't rooted and unlocked... Thank you for the help man. Wish it wasn't RMA but is what it is...
morgang321 said:
I do think this will work. I don't think flashing a recovery voids warranty if you aren't rooted and unlocked... Thank you for the help man. Wish it wasn't RMA but is what it is...
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No problem, good luck, let me know what happens.
mdamaged said:
No problem, good luck, let me know what happens.
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I just did another factory reset. This time with Elemental kernel, stock 4.4.2 from google. Probably the 4th time I've factory reset but first time with this kernel. All of a sudden I got ADB connected to PC, first time I've had any response from usb while tablet was up and running for 3 days. Might not have to RMA after all
morgang321 said:
I just did another factory reset. This time with Elemental kernel, stock 4.4.2 from google. Probably the 4th time I've factory reset but first time with this kernel. All of a sudden I got ADB connected to PC, first time I've had any response from usb while tablet was up and running for 3 days. Might not have to RMA after all
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I hope it stays fixed, sometimes problems caused by hardware can be intermittent. Keep testing it daily.

Unroot/lock bootloader Without PC? Suspect faulty USB port

Anyone able to advise me how to reinstate back to factory setting?
I am having issues with my n7 usb port or prolly the battery. my n7 is unable to charge or detect any PC/OTG usb devices when it is on. It is able to charge when powered off. the battery now depletes abit faster.
This program will restore everything back to stock for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
Though you may struggle to get it relocked with a faulty USB port
matt4321 said:
This program will restore everything back to stock for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2389107
Though you may struggle to get it relocked with a faulty USB port
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used that software to root my n7 but unfortunately my pc is unable to detect the n7 to unroot and relock the bootloader
jx tan said:
used that software to root my n7 but unfortunately my pc is unable to detect the n7 to unroot and relock the bootloader
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If you checked the recovery option during rooting with the NRT, you'll have an app called Quick Boot which will boot you into TWRP.
If not, ask to use a friend's PC or something.

Factory Reset

Hello, I heard that to hard reset the phone, i need a flashtool. And to unlock bootloader i need to enable usb debugging, however i cant access my phone, because for some weird reason the pin code doesnt work. Can you help me reset the phone? its Xperia S
So im currently trying to repair it with pc companion, but when it says to connect the phone holding the down button, and when i do it, nothing happens, the computer doesnt recognise it. The flash mode stays for 5 seconds, the goes into charge mode. Looked in device manager, but theres nothing. Probably enabling usb debugging would work, but how am i supposed to enable it with phone locked. Maybe i need some drivers?
Try with the Sony Flash Tool from their site, u'll have to get the stock 4.1.2, but at least u'll be able to use your phone
dodek0309 said:
Try with the Sony Flash Tool from their site, u'll have to get the stock 4.1.2, but at least u'll be able to use your phone
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Well i think it needs bootloader unlocked, but i will try pc companion to reset the phone, maybe that will work. But thanks anyway.
Can someone help?

can i get some help???

ok, so here's what's going on:
Google nexus 2013 wont start up. It was previously Dead Dead, but its been charging, so it can start up now. However, i shuts down when i take it off the charger, but thats bc its not fully charged yet.
now for the real issue:
It seriously wont start up, it gets to the google logo, but it just shuts right back off after that. and sometimes, when i power it on, the google logo flashes on screen for less than a second, and then shut off immediately afterward, and i can't get to the bootloader when that happens.
when i AM able to get into the bootloader, i've tried everything. i wasn't going to factory reset, but when all failed, i tried it. But even THEN it didn't work. instead of bringing me to the next page, it just shut off again. can I get some help pls? (BTW it isn't charging with the cable it came with, its charging with a samsung j7 charger, but i made sure that its working)
If it turns on at all, then it isn't completely broken I believe. Have you tried the re-stock method shown in the forum? You just run the .bat file inside it and it'll flash you back to the latest stock firmware. It is supposed to fix any soft-brick issue.
gman88667733 said:
If it turns on at all, then it isn't completely broken I believe. Have you tried the re-stock method shown in the forum? You just run the .bat file inside it and it'll flash you back to the latest stock firmware. It is supposed to fix any soft-brick issue.
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How? i can't get it to connect to my pc via USB because USB debugging is off. I also need to get the official nexus 7 charger because it's not charging at all and i can't get it on.
Ah, you didn't mention usb debugging wasn't enabled... Hopefully someone will be along asap with a better solution
Justneedsomehelp said:
How? i can't get it to connect to my pc via USB because USB debugging is off. I also need to get the official nexus 7 charger because it's not charging at all and i can't get it on.
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You don't need official charger. Any is suitable.
Any microusb in good working order should work. Check the charging port is free of lint and other dirt so the connection is good. Is the device showing that it is charging? Even off it should show that it is taking a charge. If not, and you are certain the charger is in good condition and seated properly then it may be a faulty or failed battery. I know mine is going, just won't hold a charge very long. If you can get into the bootloader, you can fastboot the factory packages regardless of adb debugging being enabled. You just can't flash non signed images unless you are bootloader unlocked. If you can boot into bootloader then fastboot back to stock would be my suggestion to start.

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