I managed to download an app that will wake the phone up with the proximity sensor but I cant seem to find a workaround to get into recovery. I remember using the command prompt to give the phone commands before we were spoiled with a convenient toolkit. Does anyone have any ideas?I want to unroot and take it back to get it replaced.
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I managed to download an app that will wake the phone up with the proximity sensor but I cant seem to find a workaround to get into recovery. I remember using the command prompt to give the phone commands before we were spoiled with a convenient toolkit. Does anyone have any ideas?I want to unroot and take it back to get it replaced.
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adb reboot recovery. Certain apps also add the functionality (with root) Switch Pro & Widgetsoid to name a few
I guess I was a little too hasty. I updated the Galaxy Nexus toolkit and it now has boot options!
blacknsb said:
I guess I was a little too hasty. I updated the Galaxy Nexus toolkit and it now has boot options!
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You shouldn't rely on toolkits. Basic adb and fastboot commands are very easy to learn and remember. They are also universal with any android device.
Take a look at efrants android 101 guide in the Q&A stickies. It has a lot of valuable information.
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Just install quickboot from the market and your problem is solved.
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Just install quickboot from the market and your problem is solved.
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what if i cant get my phone on because my power button is broken but want to boot into recover...is that possible?
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Hey all,
My power button stopped working and I, thinking it was a software issue, pulled the battery and found out I could not restart. I need to get into recovery or at least turn on the phone to unroot and relock it before heading to verizon.
So far I have had no luck turning the phone back on. I'm sure there is a way to do this... any help is greatly appreciated.
You can use a jig to go into the download mode
And flash a rom
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Is the jig the only option? I don't currently have a jig so if that's the only thing I can do I will need to order one ASAP so I can get this thing working.
danteoo7 said:
You can use a jig to go into the download mode
And flash a rom
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Hey all,
My power button stopped working and I, thinking it was a software issue, pulled the battery and found out I could not restart. I need to get into recovery or at least turn on the phone to unroot and relock it before heading to verizon.
So far I have had no luck turning the phone back on. I'm sure there is a way to do this... any help is greatly appreciated.
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you might want to check this out..
http://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/84579/Power+Button+stopped+responding.+Phone+will+not+turn+on.
Try to start it via adb, usb connect it, then type in adb devices, and then just adb reboot bootloader
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Try to start it via adb, usb connect it, then type in adb devices, and then just adb reboot bootloader
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Are you talking about in command prompt? I tried
Code:
adb-windows.exe devices
which returns " list of devices attached" with none listed.
If you can't get it to turn on they won't be able to either it will probably be fine.
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If you can't get it to turn on they won't be able to either it will probably be fine.
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The issue is that the phone is in no way broken other than the power button. I'll have to take it in and hope for the best if I can't figure something out, but I'd really like the peace of mind knowing that all of my files and data aren't stuck on it (I'd also like to get my lastest nandroid or do another one).
I saw a timing trick on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1731128 that is supposed to allow the device to boot, but I haven't gotten it to work yet.
Google wugfresh nexus root toolkit
It has a simple one click fix for flashing stock and unrooting when the device can't boot up
Or you can use something like glados cp to relock the boot loader as your rooted then delete the superuser apk in system app
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I've gotten the phone into download mode using a jig, but it still doesn't seem to be recognized by the computer. Is this an issue of re-installing the Samsung drivers/adb or a limitation of download mode? Do I need to use odin?
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I've gotten the phone into download mode using a jig, but it still doesn't seem to be recognized by the computer. Is this an issue of re-installing the Samsung drivers/adb or a limitation of download mode? Do I need to use odin?
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Are you sure you have ADB configured properly for the device to be picked up via command line? USB debugging would have to of been turned on for ADB commands..
I'm almost positive USB debugging is on, especially since I think it's a default option in kang. I can get into download mode but not anything else. At this point I think I'm going to have to use ODIN and lose my data. Stupid power button...
Try removing the battery then tapping the metal battery pins against the phone pins repeatedly.
A friend of mine used to have to do this to get his nexus one to boot.. it can be a bit temperamental but does work.
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I've gotten the phone into download mode using a jig, but it still doesn't seem to be recognized by the computer. Is this an issue of re-installing the Samsung drivers/adb or a limitation of download mode? Do I need to use odin?
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Make sure you have the correct drivers installed. From download mode you will have to use Odin.
Note: since the device won't actually boot into Android, you don't have to worry about USB Debugging.
Note x2: the only driver that would let my device be recognized was the PDA Net driver, you may want to give it a try.
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Well guys, thanks for all the suggestions. In the end I could get nothing to work other than Download mode with a jig and Odin to restore to stock. I lost everything on the phone, including my nandroid backups (should have copied them over more recently ...), but was able to re-lock the bootloader with nexus root toolkit after using Odin to flash the stock rom. ]
Moral of the story, if you lose your power button, you are screwed.
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Try to start it via adb, usb connect it, then type in adb devices, and then just adb reboot bootloader
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Unfortunately you can't use adb to turn on a powered off device; not saying that wouldn't be awesome.
Heya, got an issue with a Galaxy Nexus phone. Phone does not seem to get any reception, I've attempted to add the Rogers network multiple times, and still either it says error or there is no reception at all. It is an unlocked phone, as the lock image shown upon restarting is unlocked, and as indicated in fastboot mode.
I figured it is the radio that is messed up. So I attempted to return to stock on my friend's phone. However, USB cable does not function properly, as I have attempted fastboot multiple times such as "fastboot devices" with the proper drivers installed etc. Using AirDroid to move the files, I've entered recovery mode only for it to load to the red triangle and then it restarts.
Also have repeated the steps after factory resetting. I am out of ideas guys, hoping maybe someone can provide some insight. Greatly appreciate it!!
Galaxy Nexus is the GSM one, not LTE. Thanks again.
-Thiefa
The red triangle is the stock recovery.
Having ADB working does not mean fastboot will work as well, they require different drivers, check in Device Manager for something like Android 1.0 or Android, then update drivers for it. There is a nice guide in this section by Jubakuba.
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The red triangle is the stock recovery.
Having ADB working does not mean fastboot will work as well, they require different drivers, check in Device Manager for something like Android 1.0 or Android, then update drivers for it. There is a nice guide in this section by Jubakuba.
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Will look into the guide.
The thing is, with the phone plugged into any computer, it doesn't show up at all on the device manager, in order for me to update the driver.
Use the gnexus toolkit
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Use the gnexus toolkit
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Don't create a "HALPZ I IZ BRICKZ MAH FONE!!" thread later on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469909
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Don't create a "HALPZ I IZ BRICKZ MAH FONE!!" thread later on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2031989&postcount=45
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469909
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I don't use the toolkit in general, but it's probably the easiest way to get the proper drivers installed.
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I don't use the toolkit in general, but it's probably the easiest way to get the proper drivers installed.
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Sorry, but if you think that, then you're holding it wrong.
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Sorry, but if you think that, then you're holding it wrong.
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The drivers are a pain the the arse.
Actually, i did that for my N7, install the drivers and the toolkit never saw the light of the day anymore.
Btw regarding the naked drivers, plug the phone in > device manager > update drivers > then direct to the naked drivers folder right?
See the problem is I've updated the drivers and everything.
Whether in Odin, I don't see the phone pop up when I plug it in.
And no IMEI shows when I use a command prompt and attempted fastboot devices.
I'm just going to tell my friend to return it to Bell.
Thanks guys.
My Galaxy Nexus won’t boot into Paranoid Android after flashing a mod. It is not in a real bootloop (I don’t see a reboot including the Google splash screen) but keeps loading/booting the rom (Paranoid Android Logo). Reflash through recovery you would think.
Problem: my volumekeys are broken (cable broken when replacing USB-port)
So I can’t enter recovery with volume buttons. Therefor I wanted to use ADB commands but I only get ‘device not found’ when I type ADB devices or ADB reboot recovery.
ADB has always worked on this laptop so the drivers are installed correctly. Just to be sure I reinstalled the ADB drivers but with no success.
When I connect my Galaxy Nexus while in bootloop I see the Windows device manager showing: Galaxy Nexus (and after reinstall of ADB drivers it says Samsung Galaxy Nexus ADB Interface)
TLDR: Galaxy Nexus wont respond to ADB commands.
How to enter bootloader/recovery/push working rom or solve my problem any other way?
Try the galaxy nexus toolkit. It has an option for recovery even when ADB seems to be unavailable. Worked for me as my device was bricked.
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Try the galaxy nexus toolkit. It has an option for recovery even when ADB seems to be unavailable. Worked for me as my device was bricked.
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Thank you for your reply. Could you tell me which option? Im in the toolkit now but can't seem to find the exact option you mentioned.
Is USB debugging on?
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Is USB debugging on?
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To be honest I don't know. Since I just flashed Paranoid Android and booted my GN to see if it worked (which did) I immediately rebooted to flash the Mod. So it depends on the standard setting for this specific ROM.
Say it is not on, is there any way I could activate it without ADB and volume keys for recovery?
Im starting to think the only chance would be to buy new volume buttons strip and replace it myself.
I just don't get is why Windows recognises a Samsung Galaxy Nexus ADB Interface when i connect my phone while in bootloop and still the ADB drivers do not work.
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Is USB debugging on?
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this.. most likely debugging if not on
k786 said:
this.. most likely debugging if not on
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I guess that is a problem, however i read some topics where people say that ADB should still work without USB Debugging on so I'm not really sure if that is the problem or not. Honestly I would think USB debugging would be on by default on a custom ROM to enable ADB in case of a bootloop.
Anyway, what are my options besides hardware repair volume button or buy new phone?
I'm having almost the exact same problem. Would appreciate it if you could PM me if you find a solution. Thanks.
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mitchell.23 said:
I'm having almost the exact same problem. Would appreciate it if you could PM me if you find a solution. Thanks.
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Unless someone knows a way to force ADB connection i think it will be a hardware repair for the volume button. If you find a solution let me know as well
there has to be a way
victor00100 said:
there has to be a way
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Real helpful....
Anyway..if you can get to the bootanimation you're not bricked...even with the volume buttons not working. How badly are your volume buttons broken?
It should be possible if you know a bit of electrical stuff...if you find a way to close the circuit between the volume buttons then press the press the power button. It is possible...I just took apart my phone and if that isn't a problem for you, then it is possible to manually close the circuit.
Hi guys,
I have an huge issue! Last week I flashed 4.3 slim rom and, at the beginning everything was good, but, later on I used Titanium Back to restore apps and settings and, from there on, my problems started! In fact, after that, my Gnex was not able to start and remains on the bootanimation all the time. I already had this problem when I passed from 4.1 to 4.2 but now I have a further issue that is that vol - button doesn't work! So I cannot start the phone in fastboot mode with the procedure vol+/vol-/power buttons.
I tried to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2400171
but it doesn't work for my problem, so I ask you if you know any alternative mode to start fastboot mode by using PC with some toolkit.
Very thank you, I hope you will be able to help me!:laugh:
Go toolkits go
adb reboot-bootloader
Guys, can you explaine me better, please?
Connect your phone to the laptop, and then type the command I posted earlier in the command prompt.
Hoping you have the drivers set up properly.
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Unfortunatly it didn't work
gebedias said:
Unfortunatly it didn't work
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If it didn't work, likely there would be an error message.
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If it didn't work, likely there would be an error message.
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I am using Win XP and it says that "it is impossible to find adb file" (this is a my translation from italian...)
gebedias said:
I am using Win XP and it says that "it is impossible to find adb file" (this is a my translation from italian...)
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Do you have adb installed? If not, that is your problem.
gebedias said:
I am using Win XP and it says that "it is impossible to find adb file" (this is a my translation from italian...)
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You don't have adb tools installed. Download them.
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Hi fellas,
I am looking for the way to boot GNex into recovery mode. The problem is:
- the volume keys doesn't work, so reboot combination doesn't work
- the phone doesn't boot into Android system
- the only thing that suppose to work is recovery
What are my options?
So, one method that you could try is to install the adb drivers for the Galaxy Nexus, and then get the fastboot files. Then in the CMD window try the following command: adb reboot recovery. If you have a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP than you can use the screen to navigate. If you need any help in finding the files or anything, just tell me
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AdmiralulNipples said:
So, one method that you could try is to install the adb drivers for the Galaxy Nexus, and then get the fastboot files. Then in the CMD window try the following command: adb reboot recovery. If you have a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP than you can use the screen to navigate. If you need any help in finding the files or anything, just tell me
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Do you have the links for these files?
https://youtu.be/GqSw1RiWYLs follow this video. If this won't work, than I will try to make a video that should work for you
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AdmiralulNipples said:
https://youtu.be/GqSw1RiWYLs follow this video. If this won't work, than I will try to make a video that should work for you
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Yes bro, please make a video
I have adb working on my laptop but the problem is the phone can't be put into connected state. There is no system on it, behavior similar to bootloop. I don't know any state of the phone that I could put it into without working volume keys, such that adb excess would work
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I have adb working on my laptop but the problem is the phone can't be put into connected state. There is no system on it, behavior similar to bootloop. I don't know any state of the phone that I could put it into without working volume keys, such that adb excess would work
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Same to me my stuff says unauthorized device everytime i try to do adb commands.
Then, the only way I can think of right now is to go to a GSM Service and repair the volume buttons. That would be the easiest way
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I thin I will make that video tonight
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AdmiralulNipples said:
I thin I will make that video tonight
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But your phone isn't stuck so it will work easy. like your stuff won't say unauthorized.
I know, that was the only thing that was holding me right now, buy he asked for a tutorial on how to properly install the drivers. I found a Toolkit named Wogs toolkit and I think that you can unbrick your phone. I will put that in my video too. Sorry for not posting that video yesterday but I had just a little time and I couldnt do it so fast
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