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Need help! Can't boot phone

Hello all! I've been trying to fix my phone for a few days, and can't seem to do it, so I thought I'd make a post regarding it.
I believe the beginning of this originated after trying to go back to gingerbread from fc15 ICS. To learn from my mistakes, this is NOT good, right? lol. probably because fc15 wasn't made for gingerbread?
I was able to get into CWM, but I couldn't perform a recovery or install a new ROM. At this time (after trying a whole bunch of things to fix my device), I may or may not be rooted, but I'm almost certain I am not because I can't get into CWM. If I have to lose all of my data, I guess I will (I didn't have an SD card at the time - just got one), but if there's any way I would like to keep my data. Also, at this point, I'm at the "formware upgrade encountered an issue. please select revoery mode in kies and try again". I have been able to get rid of this screen in the past, but I'd like to know the best rout to go from here.
I have read about bricked devices for awhile now, but to attempt to link the hazy definition I have with experience, is my device bricked?
Please help me!
Thank you.
tf201

I'm sorry, just now seeing the sticky regarding bricked device prevention. But I'd like to know how to identify a bricked device (besides not being able to do anything at all - which isn't my case), and if I have any option at this point.
tf201

andddlay said:
I'm sorry, just now seeing the sticky regarding bricked device prevention. But I'd like to know how to identify a bricked device (besides not being able to do anything at all - which isn't my case), and if I have any option at this point.
tf201
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If you can get into download mode then Odin back to el26 like most instructions say to. Once you have a working GB then you can make a decision on where to go from there. Others might have better advice as that's gonna kill all you're data.
Swyped from my E4GT running Blazer 4.1 using xda premium

CyberpodS2 said:
If you can get into download mode then Odin back to el26 like most instructions say to. Once you have a working GB then you can make a decision on where to go from there. Others might have better advice as that's gonna kill all you're data.
Swyped from my E4GT running Blazer 4.1 using xda premium
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thanks for the reply! after flashing stockcwm-el26, i was able to get back into cwm. however, from there i'm still having trouble. it will not boo. i'm still going to try a whole bunch of stuff lol
tf201

Hopefully someone will comment on my suggestion... If you can get into cwm then I would use calc's format all zip then flash a ROM that has a great record of smooth install.I personally have never had a problem with Blazer so that's what I would flash. Like I said, hopefully someone will either agree or have a better solution before you go with my idea. Good luck and make sure if you get it going you share your leanings!
Swyped from my E4GT running Blazer 4.1 using xda premium

Best bet is to download one of sfhub's one click root methods since your phone can still get into download mode. Doesn't matter what u already have on ur phone as his method will wipe all and replace all as long as you can get into download mode with your computer recognizing ur phone.
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dante32278 said:
Best bet is to download one of sfhub's one click root methods since your phone can still get into download mode. Doesn't matter what u already have on ur phone as his method will wipe all and replace all as long as you can get into download mode with your computer recognizing ur phone.
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Yea what he said... Much easier than screwing around with flashing stuff like I suggested.
Swyped from my E4GT running Blazer 4.1 using xda premium

sorry for responding so late!
thank you both very much. i tried the program, and was still unable to recover the device - it always hung right at the end, unfortunately. a replacement device is in the mail, and i should get it very soon (thankfully for free).
another question i suppose i would like to ask...on cwm, it says i can mount internal storage as a mass-storage-device. when i try to do this, nothing pops up. is there a way to do this and, potentially, recovering my data?
tf201

[Official] ICS rom for captivate glide release Sep 7

Hey guys the official rom is out
http://blogs.att.net/consumerblog/story/a7783602
you have to update your device over kies.
Cheers

Got the message just now
" AT&T Free Msg: Samsung Captivate Glide upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now available! The OS update supports enhanced performance, user interface and other device improvements. Open the link from your PC (not your phone), and follow the instructions: www.samsung.com/us/attcaptivateglide/update "
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page was working about an hour and now page not found. Maybe they pulled the update? I haven't tried it yet because of the keyboard backlight issue from other posts...and I have no desire to do any rooting/CWM stuff.

Page worked for me just now. It basically just says download kies and let it upgrade.
Does the official rom have the same version number as the leaked one?
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strange now the page works again...has anyone applied the official ICS with AT&T yet? wondering if the backlight issue is resolved.

There are no bugs, samsung has fixed it all

Does the official version have CarrierIQ?

Nevermind.

R3D X said:
There are no bugs, samsung has fixed it all
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Oh? That's not what others have reported - the keyboard backlight is supposedly still broken, unsure about tethering or the other problems.

gnahc79 said:
strange now the page works again...has anyone applied the official ICS with AT&T yet? wondering if the backlight issue is resolved.
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No backlight on my wife's Glide... She's pissed...

Then root and install the zip

I actually passed on this phone because I was worried it might not get ICS. I'm glad it did all the same. I miss having a hard keyboard.

Sengfeng said:
No backlight on my wife's Glide... She's pissed...
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thanks for the save!!!! I was downloading the update when I saw your post. my wife would have been VERY upset as well. good luck.
I don't want to mess with rooting, CWM and all that stuff on the wife's phone just to get back a basic function. Doing all of those things to get new functions...maybe.

gnahc79 said:
thanks for the save!!!! I was downloading the update when I saw your post. my wife would have been VERY upset as well. good luck.
I don't want to mess with rooting, CWM and all that stuff on the wife's phone just to get back a basic function. Doing all of those things to get new functions...maybe.
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Really, it's super-easy to install the backlight fix, and you don't even have to root or muck around all that much. You flash CWM in odin, which takes about 30 seconds, and then boot into CWM and flash a single zip file, which should take at most a minute including the reboot time. Tada, keyboard light is fixed.

bakageta said:
Really, it's super-easy to install the backlight fix, and you don't even have to root or muck around all that much. You flash CWM in odin, which takes about 30 seconds, and then boot into CWM and flash a single zip file, which should take at most a minute including the reboot time. Tada, keyboard light is fixed.
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Im in the same situation can u do like a step by step how to do that cause i dont want to brick my phone in my trying to figure it out on my own

bakageta said:
Really, it's super-easy to install the backlight fix, and you don't even have to root or muck around all that much. You flash CWM in odin, which takes about 30 seconds, and then boot into CWM and flash a single zip file, which should take at most a minute including the reboot time. Tada, keyboard light is fixed.
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That requires root access and messing with stock recovery right? Although it can be done quickly, it could mess up any future official ICS update...you know, an official build that has the backlight fix + other fixes. I'd rather not deal with unrooting, getting stock recovery back on, and still have a risk of a soft brick....all for a backlight fix. For my scenario ICS can wait or never be applied on the glide. My wife doesn't care .

gnahc79 said:
That requires root access and messing with stock recovery right? Although it can be done quickly, it could mess up any future official ICS update...you know, an official build that has the backlight fix + other fixes. I'd rather not deal with unrooting, getting stock recovery back on, and still have a risk of a soft brick....all for a backlight fix. For my scenario ICS can wait or never be applied on the glide. My wife doesn't care .
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It actually doesn't require root access, just a custom recovery, which is flashed from the PC. You can then replace it with a stock recovery, if you prefer.
Anh56 said:
Im in the same situation can u do like a step by step how to do that cause i dont want to brick my phone in my trying to figure it out on my own
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I made a walkthrough for the entire leak here, but I'll snip it down and just assume you're running some form of ICS now that's completely stock:
bakageta said:
To fix the keyboard backlight bug, you'll need the following:
Odin 1.85
Clockworkmod Recovery
The Keyboard Backlight fix The one labeled LH2 is for the official, the one labeled CWM is for the leak. If you're not sure what you're on, go to About Phone, and check the Baseband Version, if it ends in LH2 you're on the official, if it ends in LG9 it's the leak.
Optionally, SuperUser 3.2 RC3 if you'd like root.
First, make sure you have Kies installed, so that you have the correct USB drivers. Download the 4.0.4 .exe file from here. Power off your phone, hold Volume Up and Power to turn it back on. Keep holding them until you get a screen warning you about custom software, and release, then press volume up again to enter download mode. Hook the phone up to your pc and run Odin 1.85. Uncheck "F. Reset Time" and make sure that the only box checked is Auto Reboot, you shouldn't need to change anything else. Click on the PDA button, and load the clockworkmod .md5 file you downloaded, then press the start button and wait for the device to reboot.
This time you'll reboot into recovery. Power the phone off, hold the volume down and power button to turn the phone one. Keep holding them until you see text about entering recovery in the top left, and release. Use the volume keys to navigate and power to select, and go to Install zip from sdcard. Select the keyboard backlight fix zip. Once that's finished, if you'd like to be rooted, repeat the process to flash a zip, and this time select Choose zip from sdcard, selecting the superuser zip you downloaded earlier. Select Yes, and wait for superuser to flash. If you plan on keeping Clockwork Mod Recovery, you should make a backup now. To do so, select Backup and restore, and backup. This will take a bit, just be patient. When you're finished, select reboot system now, and you should be set.
From here, if you rooted you can install something like Titanium Backup, which will use root access to let you remove the various AT&T bloatware.
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Yeah backlight isn't working sorry, someone on a blog had said so. Very unprofessional of samsung. A rom cooked with cm9 willl have to include the backlight fix

bakageta said:
It actually doesn't require root access, just a custom recovery, which is flashed from the PC. You can then replace it with a stock recovery, if you prefer.
I made a walkthrough for the entire leak here, but I'll snip it down and just assume you're running some form of ICS now that's completely stock:
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Cool, thanks for the info. Good to know root is not required. I'll still hold off on the update but I'm sure others will apply ICS+backlight fix.

I updated last night, and I can report that after ending any call the phone app reports a hard stop rather than just going away, and that resets your cell connection. And I imagine the keyboard backlight will be fixed very soon. But did these issues exist on the leaked rom in its first release and then programmers modified to get them back?
-Ara
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[Q] My LG Nitro HD AT&T with ICS turn off and gets really hot!!!

Hi, i have a Lg Nitro HD p930 AT&T with ICS.
I only have the phone for a few days i bought it used on mint condition on ebay.
The problem is that my phone turn off itself and the only way i can turn it on is taking off the battery and then put it back again, also i notice that the battery discharge really fast when i do that, for example if that happens with 90% of the battery when i do the process to turn the phone on, the battery is in 73%.
Another thing is that my phone sometimes gets extremely hot.
Obviously im not an expert but i think maybe its the battery because i only get 4-6 hours with simple use, just chat a little in whatsapp and view a few post on facebook.
I hope you can help me, thanks in advance.

Random reset is an issue on official ics
U can hold power button for 10sec or takeout the battery.
This phone battery usage is high and I think its because of the ips screen.
If you wanna check your battery ,turn off wifi and data and leave your phone for about 5 hours and check battery percentage it should not be more than 5%.but it depend on signal strength of your 3G/4G network
when I play high graphic games or browsing web for long time with high brightness phone gets hot in up sides and its normal
If your phone gets very hot it might be a problem
Sent from my LG-P930 using Tapatalk 2

Yeah, common issue with this phone and ICS and there is no easy fix. You will also sometimes see a red halo on the screen if it turns off by itself and gets hot.
Try to root it and install HoNo's Full Throttle. I heard it doesn't have that issue.

Afriend told me something similar happen to him a he download from de market the App Wake Lock, i download it and the phone hasnt reset since i install it but steal get hot when i use the GPS or chat in multiples APPs and the battery sucks even instaling juice defender.
i just finish rooting my phone a few minutes ago, i would like to instal cyanogen 10, im going to research how to cuz im new i never had install a ROM BUY maybe it work better

can someone send me the link or a tutorial of how to intall a ROM i had my NITRO rooted but i never install a ROM.
wich ROM YOU RECOMMEND i would like a rom that as stable as an official version and dont get my phone hot
thanks

Did you try doing a factory reset? (Hold volume down + power when turning the phone on)

i brick my phone
now i brick my phone, can it be unbricked having lg official icecream sandwich? please and really scared!!!

radhames562 said:
now i brick my phone, can it be unbricked having lg official icecream sandwich? please and really scared!!!
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Yes, you can unbrick if you're using official ICS; in fact, that's the only way you'd be able to install a custom ROM in the 1st place coming from official ICS. If you just want stock ICS you can use the LG Mobile Update software to restore your device to the stock LG firmware; but if you want a custom ROM you will need to follow one of the 3 unbrick guides located here in the general forum.

radhames562 said:
now i brick my phone, can it be unbricked having lg official icecream sandwich? please and really scared!!!
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There is no conceivable way to brick an unmodified phone by doing a factory reset, but given the other symptoms that you are describing it might suggest that your phone has a hardware problem. Did you get a warranty with it? It has been my experience that people that have stability issues with this phone and it is 100% stock ICS points to one of two possibilities: software, that a factory reset would resolve or hardware. Good luck.
Sent from my LG-P930 using xda app-developers app

You did root your phone on stock ics but bootloader is locked , so you can't flash any rom via cwm and your phone is bricked.
The only way to unlock bootloader is following unbrick method instructions and back to android 2.3 which has unlocked boot loader and then install rom manager and cwm, then you can flash your favarite rom
If you wana flash stock ics ,use HoNo at&t official ics cmw flashable nor flash what ever you like
Sent from my LG-P930 using Tapatalk 2

thanks
nss007 said:
You did root your phone on stock ics but bootloader is locked , so you can't flash any rom via cwm and your phone is bricked.
The only way to unlock bootloader is following unbrick method instructions and back to android 2.3 which has unlocked boot loader and then install rom manager and cwm, then you can flash your favarite rom
If you wana flash stock ics ,use HoNo at&t official ics cmw flashable nor flash what ever you like
Sent from my LG-P930 using Tapatalk 2
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hey man thanks you were rigth now im using cyanogen 10 and its great, the phone doesnt get too hot anymore.
now i would love if you help me install GOOGLE PLAY JEJEJE PLIZZZ i dont know how

You should download gapps
But be careful download gapps 4.1.2 for cyanogen 10
Then flash the zip file of gapps like a rom
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps
Sent from my LG-P930 using Tapatalk 2

nss007 said:
you should download gapps
but be careful download gapps 4.1.2 for cyanogen 10
then flash the zip file of gapps like a rom
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/google_apps
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thanks bro youre the best i install it from the rom manager

radhames562 said:
thanks bro youre the best i install it from the rom manager
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To solve the problem with reboots, are you still using WakeLock on CM10? And if yes, what mode in WakeLock you are using now?

johnsnow911 said:
To solve the problem with reboots, are you still using WakeLock on CM10? And if yes, what mode in WakeLock you are using now?
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well the problem was solve but a few day ago my phone just reboots i download the wake lock and its no happening again i used in atage 4

radhames562 said:
well the problem was solve but a few day ago my phone just reboots i download the wake lock and its no happening again i used in atage 4
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At stage 4 phone doesn't sleep. I've checked out it last night...

johnsnow911 said:
At stage 4 phone doesn't sleep. I've checked out it last night...
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yeah thats rigth the phone never sleep, im instaling the Ho!no! full trotle to see what happens

radhames562 said:
yeah thats rigth the phone never sleep, im instaling the Ho!no! full trotle to see what happens
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try to set permission for system/bin folder and file bin/vold to
xxx
xxx
x0x
xxx
My Phone stoped rebooting

it happens again even with wake lock i start installing a lots of ROMs and it happens again then i install ligthing zap and it stop but another day when i try to instal another ROM i cant set the phone always reboot
I make some research and i found LIQUID ROM thats is a ATT&T MODIFIED ICS and so far the phone hasnt reboot or do anything worng and thats all i want, i even get better battery life i hope the phone never reboot himself again.

radhames562 said:
it happens again even with wake lock i start installing a lots of ROMs and it happens again then i install ligthing zap and it stop but another day when i try to instal another ROM i cant set the phone always reboot
I make some research and i found LIQUID ROM thats is a ATT&T MODIFIED ICS and so far the phone hasnt reboot or do anything worng and thats all i want, i even get better battery life i hope the phone never reboot himself again.
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To increase battery life just install v10e rom backup from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827379 and try to set permission, like i said above and look, what you will get. My phone keep on for 1day and 19 with some internet and games. Its 1% battery for about 2 hours, but it still working) no reboot and no problems without wake lock))) Its sleep like a calm baby almost all night long)

[Q] Galaxy S2 Jelly Bean upgrade & WIFI Shuts off Phone

Upgraded to the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and now every time I turn on the WIFI it ask me for the password. After entering the password the phone shuts off, restarts, and the WIFI is on and works.
Why after upgrading does the phone shut off when starting the WIFI and what is the fix for it?
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S2.
I thought the upgrade would be better.
Thank you in advance

Make sure connection optimizer is off.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

SkidMarx said:
Upgraded to the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and now every time I turn on the WIFI it ask me for the password. After entering the password the phone shuts off, restarts, and the WIFI is on and works.
Why after upgrading does the phone shut off when starting the WIFI and what is the fix for it?
Phone is a Samsung Galaxy S2.
I thought the upgrade would be better.
Thank you in advance
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Being that you're on 4.1.2 and you didn't say otherwise, I'm assuming you're stock... unrooted..
Now this is just guess work on my part.. but I would try to wipe cache in you're stock recovery and reboot...
Outside of that... I would suggest doing the upgrade again.. as something might not have stuck during the installation...
If any of this doesn't seem to work... I would just backup my data and Odin the stock gb27 full restore one-click...found in rwilco's repo... that way you know you're partitions are correct for JB and you will still be stock... remember... the full restore will wipe you're data... so back it up..
There is a rooted and an unrooted version...

Gil81 said:
Being that you're on 4.1.2 and you didn't say otherwise, I'm assuming you're stock... unrooted..
That is true. The reason I updated to Jelly Bean was because I want to Root and figured it would be wise to have the latest operating system.
Now this is just guess work on my part.. but I would try to wipe cache in you're stock recovery and reboot...
OK I will look that up on how to do it - unless you have a link that explains it or care to tell me. And believe me I appreciate your help a lot!
Outside of that... I would suggest doing the upgrade again.. as something might not have stuck during the installation...
Good idea. I was a little hesitant because I thought more could go wrong. Worth a try!
If any of this doesn't seem to work... I would just backup my data and Odin the stock gb27 full restore one-click...found in rwilco's repo... that way you know you're partitions are correct for JB and you will still be stock...
OK, would you be able to provide a link on what you mean or explain it to me? This is rather new to me.
remember... the full restore will wipe you're data... so back it up..
Good idea. Do you recommend a particular way of backing it up or particular program?
There is a rooted and an unrooted version...
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Rooted and unrooted version of what exactly? Little confused!
Again, I'm new to this and really trying to understand. This is very interesting.
Thanks again for all the help for I really do appreciate it and your time helping me,
Skid

IMO, if a picture is worth a 1,000 words, a video is worth 1,000,000.
The first time I rooted my phone I watched a bunch of videos on youtube. Search QBKing77 on youtube and he has a ton of videos on the rooting, DL mode, etc. There is probably one on GB27 One Click Exe stock rooted.
There are stickies in our forum that will link you to rwilco's depository of everything you need to get the job done, but watch it a few times first. I would link, but he has asked us not to which is good because indirectly, it will make you search and find the right files to use.

@SkidMarx
No worries...
If you can't find the gb27 one-click or you want a little guidance on how to use odin( QBKing's video is great )...don't be afraid to ask.. ( but please post in the noob friendly Q & A section.. myself and others far smarter than me.. lol. Check that thread all the time...
As for rooting... once you have the one-click installed ( rooted or unrooted version ) if you run into any problems with root access. There is an app called framaroot that will root this device.. it uses an exploit and is very simple and quick..
Also... if you want to try to wipe cache first before using Odin... turn you're phone off... let it power down complete.. now hold the power button and the volume up button ( simultaneously ) until the Samsung screen pops up for the second time.. then release and that should boot you to stock recovery...
Now it's been awhile since I was on any stock recovery.. but there should be an option to wipe cache ( only wipe cache )..after the wipe.. reboot the device.. ( I have little faith that this will fix you're problem, but it's easy to do before we go flashing anything else )
Like I said above... if you want a little guidance don't be afraid to ask... but as said in the above post.. if you search and read first.. it will be easier for you in the long haul. .as well as easier for us to help you..
Good Luck.... and Welcome to XDA... Epic 4g Touch forum..

byrdcfmma said:
IMO, if a picture is worth a 1,000 words, a video is worth 1,000,000.
The first time I rooted my phone I watched a bunch of videos on youtube. Search QBKing77 on youtube and he has a ton of videos on the rooting, DL mode, etc. There is probably one on GB27 One Click Exe stock rooted.
There are stickies in our forum that will link you to rwilco's depository of everything you need to get the job done, but watch it a few times first. I would link, but he has asked us not to which is good because indirectly, it will make you search and find the right files to use.
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Thanks byrdcfmma, I will look at those video's.
Your help is much appreciated!

[Q] Probably broke it...[Resolved]

So I was working on putting on a new ROM and when I went to install the PA G Apps zip it said in my recovery that I didn't have enough space in the system storage. Which was a little confusing since I had just wiped it like usual through the recovery before I do a ROM. However I was navigating the recovery since it had been a while and just check out some of the things I didn't notice that changed. Went to the Mounts and Storage area, then I guess I touched "Format /system" and when I realized that it moved to asking me if I wanted to format /system I tried to push NO but apparently I have fat fingers and still pushed yes...So now after having rebooted the phone it is stuck at the screen "Google *small unlocked Lock at the bottom*". And now I'm not sure what to do.
Any advice?

Well this is nothing serious. Just reflash your ROM or flash the new one you werd gonna flash..
P.s. formatting system is a good idea anyway before flashing a new ROM..
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mrgnex said:
Well this is nothing serious. Just reflash your ROM or flash the new one you werd gonna flash..
P.s. formatting system is a good idea anyway before flashing a new ROM..
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA Premium HD app
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Well the issue is it is stuck...I let it sit for at least 5min or so and it just sat there at that same spot. Is that because I need to reflash it? I have the Galaxy Nexus Toolkit, but I haven't used it as of late since I haven't needed it. If you don't mind going into detail I would appreciate it .
Should also mention if I go into the bootloader, it hangs at "Downloading..." so effectively I can't do anything to reflash my ROM or anything. And I probably should be clear that this all happened AFTER I flashed the new ROM and then remembered I needed the PA G Apps. Should have refreshed my memory with doing this sort of thing since I'm not as experienced as I use to be long ways back.

Ysosrslawl said:
Should also mention if I go into the bootloader, it hangs at "Downloading..."
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Did you actually use the right combination to go to bootloader? Because from what I understand, you simply wiped your /system clean, which is a simple matter to fix - just flash any ROM or restore any valid backup to make it work again.
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AndyYan said:
Did you actually use the right combination to go to bootloader? Because from what I understand, you simply wiped your /system clean, which is a simple matter to fix - just flash any ROM or restore any valid backup to make it work again.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
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Volume button then Power button until it vibrates then keep holding down the volume button? Only way I know how to do it, seeing as I've never heard of another way to do it.

Ysosrslawl said:
Volume button then Power button until it vibrates then keep holding down the volume button? Only way I know how to do it, seeing as I've never heard of another way to do it.
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Yeah, make sure you hold BOTH volume keys for bootloader. Hold only VOLUME- for Download mode as you've seen before. If you indeed held both keys but still got to Download mode, chances are you have a broken volume key.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11

Yep I'm dumb apparently and misjudged how the buttons were being pressed down...now on to step 2! Hmmm....

Seems like the zip for the ROM isnt in the storage anymore. How do I copy it back on from just being in fastboot mode or recovery? I'm not familiar with ADB at all. I may have figured out the problem so hold on...I think I derped and forgot that I removed the device drivers off my desktop because I wanted to fresh install them way back.
Edit2: Doing this the hard way.

OK SO I feel like a total noob, which I really am. I've never used ADB, never tried pushing files, or anything of the sort. I tried for a very long time to get the Galaxy Nexus toolkit to help me out but it REALLY didn't do ANYTHING for me. None of the options worked like I had hoped, the ONLY thing it did for me was to install the missing drivers I needed. Other than that it was utterly useless. You guys may find this funny, but I really had no idea on how to fix this even in the slightest. Even with the responses put here by some of the community.
However, with a little searching I was able to find the answers to my questions, not found here on XDA unfortunately. What I ended up doing was updating my SDK tools and learning how to open up ADB (had no idea why the adb.exe wasn't just opening for me like I assumed it would). From there I used the sideload option in my recovery to help me get my ROM flashed back on my phone. So now all is well and I can go back to being a noob who just likes to find good looking ROMS and play with them every couple months.
Thanks, my issue is now resolved.