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Hi guys, I know there are a number of guides out there, but I found that a lot of people are running in to the bootloop issue by using certain methods to root (ie the "ADB Method").
So what is the current safest/best method to root?
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery clockworkmodrecovery.img
(reboot recovery)
adb push su.zip /sdcard/
(reboot recovery)
(flash su.zip in recovery)
Don't bother with any of the one-click methods or anything like that. The hardest part is making sure you get your adb drivers set up correctly, and then you're good to go.
This is about as easy and safe as it gets-
lots of options to do what you need, including removing root.. Just install it and take a look around without hooking your phone up so you dont accidently do some damage.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400871
Thanks,
J
What codesplice said in post #2.
Thanks for the replies! Will try codesplice's method, is there a link/thread for the latest Samsung drivers? Is using Universal Naked Driver ok?
P.S there doesn't seem to be a way to rep/thank posts
qubic333 said:
Thanks for the replies! Will try codesplice's method, is there a link/thread for the latest Samsung drivers? Is using Universal Naked Driver ok?
P.S there doesn't seem to be a way to rep/thank posts
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Yes those drivers will work. Make sure you boot your device into fastboot mode by hold both volume up and volume down an press the power button, then plug into you computer and install the drivers.
Then, when you unlock, don't forget that it will wipe your data/settings.
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Personally I used the one-click method. I found this easy enough but you need to really pay attention when you use it or you won't understand what to do...
I did it the 'proper' way with my previous phone and I found it difficult but once you know what to do, you could easily do it again.
If this is your first time rooting a phone, I would do it the way that codesplice says, if not, take the easy route!
I just started the rooting process, and I actually didn't have to manually install any drivers.
I set my phone to fastboot mode, plugged it in and they installed automatically and fastboot recognized my phone (shows serial number in cmd when I launch fastboot.exe). Is this normal? or should I uninstall the drivers and manually install them?
Note: My device manager shows:
Android device
|__Android ADB Interface
Got root
I think windows now installs all the right drivers automatically..
qubic333 said:
Got root
I think windows now installs all the right drivers automatically..
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It's supposed to, it just doesn't always work. Glad to hear you got Mission Accomplished though - and I hope you learned just a wee bit about the process along the way. Being at least familiar with fastboot and adb will help you significantly if you run into problems down the road.
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It's supposed to, it just doesn't always work. Glad to hear you got Mission Accomplished though - and I hope you learned just a wee bit about the process along the way. Being at least familiar with fastboot and adb will help you significantly if you run into problems down the road.
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This was my first attempt at rooting and I'm glad it went smooth, I'm not a complete noob as I do have some Linux background, but I'm completely new to the smartphone thing so my knowledge of apps and ROMs and how they integrate in the device is very limited.
Thanks for the help guys, much appreciated! Great community you have hear
I had used "Galaxy Nexus Toolkit V7.7.0 to :
Unlock my BootLoader,
Root my phone
Rename Files Recovery
Flash Recovery (CWM Touch)
Install BusyBox on Phone
And now, i have install the rom JellyBean 4.1.1 with the Recovery Mode :
(I take the Rom here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737849)
After HAVING done all of this, i try to boot my phone, but he remained stuck on the loading screen (animation) ... even after 1 hours of waiting....
I had go back in recovery mode and I "Wipe" all the DATA, now there is no more operating system on my phone and i'm not able to install a new ROM and i can't even go thru my phone data via USB cauz my computer not recognize my Samsung Galaxy Nexus anymore...
Someone can help me I think I'm in big trouble right now...
This is the problem with toolkits. Things can go wrong and you don't know where it went wrong. See my signature for my thoughts.
As far as getting your phone working again. Follow efrants guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895 it has all the info you need to get up and running.
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First of all, next time, do not use the toolkit or one-click-root methods. They have more chance of bricking your device than using fastboot commands.
Also, can I ask you which recovery you have right now? Is it clockworkmod or stock?
Ok thanks i try this right now... Hope it will work, i'm freaking out at the moment...
Ok, i'm in big big trouble.
The driver does't find my Device at all. I can't enter in my phone via USB from my PC, so i can't do anything....
They have no more OS on my device, i guess this is why Windows7 dont recognize my phone with any drivers i had try the one from SAMSUNG that have working well for me before i **** up my phone, and now the Universal Naked Driver (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1) , don't work
**** **** **** (sorry)
Epsilons said:
Ok, i'm in big big trouble.
The driver does't find my Device at all. I can't enter in my phone via USB from my PC, so i can't do anything....
They have no more OS on my device, i guess this is why Windows7 dont recognize my phone with any drivers i had try the one from SAMSUNG that have working well for me before i **** up my phone, and now the Universal Naked Driver (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1) , don't work
**** **** **** (sorry)
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Make sure you uninstall any unrelated drivers first. Then proceed with the driver installation.
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I have already done this...
I had uninstall the SAMSUNG driver correctly.
And then install the Universal Naked Driver.
Nothing work for me, it's like my phone had no more OS installed, and windows doesnt recognize it.
Epsilons said:
I have already done this...
I had uninstall the SAMSUNG driver correctly.
And then install the Universal Naked Driver.
Nothing work for me, it's like my phone had no more OS installed, and windows doesnt recognize it.
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Boot into the bootloader. Then install the driver.
Your phone should show up as Android 1.0 in your device manage on your PC. Update that.
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I've been seeing issues with the toolkits and rooted my phone hours ago using adb, worked flawlessly except the drivers lol.
But after I got that resolved it worked, no jb issues and no other issues. Recovery stuck as well.
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El Daddy said:
Boot into the bootloader. Then install the driver.
Your phone should show up as Android 1.0 in your device manage on your PC. Update that.
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Witch driver ? The SAMSUNG or the Universal Naked Driver
Epsilons said:
Witch driver ? The SAMSUNG or the Universal Naked Driver
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They both should work fine (I got Samsung one installed and works flawlessly), but Naked Driver is better I believe
In my Device Manager on Windows 7 i got :
SAMSUNG Android Phone :
---> Samsung Galaxy Nexus BootLoader Interface
but when i go in "My Computer" , nothing is here, i cant go into my phone to flash a ROM... it's crap !!!!!!!!
And now i'm Unable to install SAMSUNG driver because it's says i need to put my phone into "USB Debbuging Mode" , when i had actually no OS installed on it so i cant do nothing.... what the .....................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm running with the Universal Naked Driver, but cant even open my phone to copy file on... i think i had broke my phone ! :X
Epsilons said:
In my Device Manager on Windows 7 i got :
SAMSUNG Android Phone :
---> Samsung Galaxy Nexus BootLoader Interface
but when i go in "My Computer" , nothing is here, i cant go into my phone to flash a ROM... it's crap !!!!!!!!
And now i'm Unable to install SAMSUNG driver because it's says i need to put my phone into "USB Debbuging Mode" , when i had actually no OS installed on it so i cant do nothing.... what the .....................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm running with the Universal Naked Driver, but cant even open my phone to copy file on... i think i had broke my phone ! :X
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OK so it looks like you have the driver installed.
What is telling you to enable USB debugging mode?
Read the link I posted and flash the stock image via fastboot.
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I cant flash anything...
I cant open my phone via My Computer
I cant copy a ROM to my phone
I cant do anything
...
I'm not able to copy files to my Phone, my computer not recognize it at all since my phone had no OS on it....
Epsilons said:
I cant flash anything...
I cant open my phone via My Computer
I cant copy a ROM to my phone
I cant do anything
...
I'm not able to copy files to my Phone, my computer not recognize it at all since my phone had no OS on it....
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Yes, I realize you can't do these things. I gave you the info to fix your problem in the second post.
You need to boot into the bootloader and flash the stock images with fastboot. I don't know how much clearer I can be.
Be patient with rooting, frustration will lead to mistakes.
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Epsilons said:
I cant flash anything...
I cant open my phone via My Computer
I cant copy a ROM to my phone
I cant do anything
...
I'm not able to copy files to my Phone, my computer not recognize it at all since my phone had no OS on it....
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Ordinarily, I don't recommend tool kits either, but in this case you quite frankly seem like the kind of fella that needs one. SO HERE IT IS. This is a different toolkit than you used before. Be sure to select the correct device first off(because this works with ALL Nexus devices not just one), then do the part entitled "Initial Setup". Do the FULL DRIVER INSTALLATION. It may be that you don't need to, but it will not hurt so do it anyway. After that, click on the "won't boot up" checkbox under "Flash Stock + Unroot" button, then click the button. At all times, read and follow directions. I used this toolkit once, now I do things manually. But you seem incapable. Not intended to be insulting, just a statement of your technical aptitude. Not everyone can do this stuff. So if you have tried EVERYTHING above and been unable to complete any of it correctly, then try this. It isn't one-click and requires some amount of effort on your part. My 11 year old nephew did it though. Good luck.
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I cant flash anything...
I cant open my phone via My Computer
I cant copy a ROM to my phone
I cant do anything
...
I'm not able to copy files to my Phone, my computer not recognize it at all since my phone had no OS on it....
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As El Daddy said, you are not reading the instructions. Your fastboot driver IS installed properly if you see "Samsung Galaxy Nexus BootLoader Interface". Follow the instructions step-by-step. You do NOT need to see anything in "My Computer". It seems like you are panicking, and not reading...
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kyokeun1234 said:
First of all, next time, do not use the toolkit or one-click-root methods. They have more chance of bricking your device than using fastboot commands.
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And let's not scare the guy: you CANNOT "brick" your device using a toolkit. There is a big difference between not being able to boot because of a bad flash (not a brick), and a device that cannot boot at all (i.e., a brick).
It seems like people are using the term brick to mean a lot of things other than what it was meant to mean: "bricked" means that you cannot boot your device without JTAG, or sending it in for repair, i.e., it's as useful as a brick.
Ok thank you everyone, sorry about my patience tonight...
Now ma Samsung Galaxy Nexus is on Jelly Bean 4.1.1 with SuperUser and all the stuff and i'm happy
So thanks everyone.
I got it
Hey
I know this is a greatly discussed topic but I have been through countless threads and tried everything so please bear with me! Long story short, my phone is in a massive rut at the moment and nothing seems to get it out of bootloop (tried fastboot, odin etc; yes I'm not an expert at all but I'm not exactly a noob). Odin is/was my last hope and for some reason Windows XP seems to keep crashing it the minute I hit start. I read through numerous posts on the Galaxy Nexus forum and have also tried numerous other methods including trying to go back to stock via fastboot and toolkits, trying to flash .img files individually etc etc etc and I basically need all the help I can get if someone wouldn't mind? The phone does turn on to fastboot and is detected on toolkits and drivers are fine.
For those who need the info its a i9250 GSM maguro (UK version i.e. without google wallet) running JB 4.1.1. I did try to flash maguro ICS 4.0.4 and when I go into fastboot, the bootloader version has changed to PRIMELA03 whereas I'm sure JB isn't that but I may be wrong! The phone crashed 2 nights ago and ever since then it gets stuck in bootloop when switched on, the images are noisy and fuzzy as if the phone has some kind of virus and nothing flashes on it! Fastboot just crashes requiring a battery removal all the time. Odin crashes too so I cannot flash any other firmware. The phone is not rooted but the bootloader is unlocked and I have no SD card (obviously).
Sorry if I have posted in the wrong thread or done anything I shouldn't have -_- I just need help so someone PLEASE guide me in the right direction!
Thank you in advance!!
Update: I just tried to flash JB back over the bootloader version and it changed from PRIMELA03 to PRIMELC03 so the bootloader version does change however nothing else seems to flash!
Update 2: Think i finally managed to mess my phone up. Got the yellow exclamation mark triangle between a phone and pc -__- anyone have any insight on how to go around this? Everything I have read up has more or less got to do with all other variants of Gnex other than GSM!
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925468
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bk201doesntexist said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1925468
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Tried this last night, even now, OMAP works when the phone is connected and runs the .bat file perfectly however it has NO effect on the phone, as soon as I try to boot it just comes up with the > phone!PC < screen, however ODIN does detect the phone so I am convinced it isn't a full brick! Odin however doesn't go through the process of flashing it just says FAIL in red on top once I start the process because I cannot get the phone into download mode or fastboot.
Devzz said:
Tried this last night, even now, OMAP works when the phone is connected and runs the .bat file perfectly however it has NO effect on the phone, as soon as I try to boot it just comes up with the > phone!PC < screen, however ODIN does detect the phone so I am convinced it isn't a full brick! Odin however doesn't go through the process of flashing it just says FAIL in red on top once I start the process because I cannot get the phone into download mode or fastboot.
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Question from me, how did you get fastboot to work on your windows xp?
Keeps crashing as soon as I want to open it on mine
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slim207rc said:
Question from me, how did you get fastboot to work on your windows xp?
Keeps crashing as soon as I want to open it on mine
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Well I didn't use the conventional way; I had a the Wugs nexus toolkit (Yes I know xda doesn't take kindly to toolkits but I only use it to launch the ADB command prompt cos I don't really know how to use the SDK toolkit method) from which I launched the command prompt and used fastboot commands through that to try flash .img files to the phone. Unfortunately it all failed even when I could access fastboot. Now Odin doesn't let me flash anything either; It just says failed.
Sorry if this doesn't answer your question but that's how I went about doing the whole fastboot bit If you mean it crashes when you open cmd maybe try launch cmd through Wugs?
Devzz said:
Well I didn't use the conventional way; I had a the Wugs nexus toolkit (Yes I know xda doesn't take kindly to toolkits but I only use it to launch the ADB command prompt cos I don't really know how to use the SDK toolkit method) from which I launched the command prompt and used fastboot commands through that to try flash .img files to the phone. Unfortunately it all failed even when I could access fastboot. Now Odin doesn't let me flash anything either; It just says failed.
Sorry if this doesn't answer your question but that's how I went about doing the whole fastboot bit If you mean it crashes when you open cmd maybe try launch cmd through Wugs?
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I'll just have to give it a shot. Thanks anyways though:thumbup:
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slim207rc said:
I'll just have to give it a shot. Thanks anyways though:thumbup:
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No problem
Hey guys i've been looking through alot of google and can't seem to come up with anything so i turn to you awesome people.
My friend got a Galaxy Nexus GSM and he bought it with a boot loop problem. The phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked. I know because i can go to CWM recovery and also theres the unlock sign on it. However I can't get my computer to recognize it what so ever not even mount the storage. I figure i need to get the drivers to install but i need it to be recognized in device manager to do it through a rootkit. I tried to install the ADB drivers but also got no luck. I then tried to get to ODIN for it to work but ODIN won't recognize it either. Is there any way to install the drivers so i can put on a ROM on this. I think the person he bought it from formatted everything and messed it up. Is there anyway i can install the drivers without getting it to recognize first? I tried it in windows 7 and in windows 8. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
dnpmoney45 said:
Hey guys i've been looking through alot of google and can't seem to come up with anything so i turn to you awesome people.
My friend got a Galaxy Nexus GSM and he bought it with a boot loop problem. The phone is rooted and bootloader unlocked. I know because i can go to CWM recovery and also theres the unlock sign on it. However I can't get my computer to recognize it what so ever not even mount the storage. I figure i need to get the drivers to install but i need it to be recognized in device manager to do it through a rootkit. I tried to install the ADB drivers but also got no luck. I then tried to get to ODIN for it to work but ODIN won't recognize it either. Is there any way to install the drivers so i can put on a ROM on this. I think the person he bought it from formatted everything and messed it up. Is there anyway i can install the drivers without getting it to recognize first? I tried it in windows 7 and in windows 8. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
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read the stickies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Pay attention to Section A. Forget Odin, no need to be using that.
First off thanks so much for the reply and help it is very aprreciated!
Secondly i did come across this sticky however like i stated the phone is in a boot loop which means i cant get past the google logo in order to set it in developer mode and set usb-debugging neither can my computer recognize the phone when i plug it in, using the original cable i've tried every port there is on my desktop and laptop and nothing comes up in device manager. The phone is completely wiped and no OS is on it. Is there any way i can get a ROM on the phone?! This is one idea i have but i don't know if it'll work, I was thinking of buying a another working nexus install the drivers with that one and then i can get the bootloop one to get recognized? and return the new one. Will that work?
dnpmoney45 said:
First off thanks so much for the reply and help it is very aprreciated!
Secondly i did come across this sticky however like i stated the phone is in a boot loop which means i cant get past the google logo in order to set it in developer mode and set usb-debugging neither can my computer recognize the phone when i plug it in, using the original cable i've tried every port there is on my desktop and laptop and nothing comes up in device manager. The phone is completely wiped and no OS is on it. Is there any way i can get a ROM on the phone?! This is one idea i have but i don't know if it'll work, I was thinking of buying a another working nexus install the drivers with that one and then i can get the bootloop one to get recognized? and return the new one. Will that work?
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You need to get adb to work with your device, which you can do in a custom recovery. You don't need to have USB debugging enabled, you would if you were booting into the OS, but not the recovery.
You can get drivers setup while in recovery or fastboot just as easy as if you were booted into the OS, so no you don't need another device.
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You need to get adb to work with your device, which you can do in a custom recovery. You don't need to have USB debugging enabled, you would if you were booting into the OS, but not the recovery.
You can get drivers setup while in recovery or fastboot just as easy as if you were booted into the OS, so no you don't need another device.
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thanks thats great news cause i dont have that kind of cash but how do i get ADB to work with the phone every installation guide i've looked at requires that i have the phone recognized om device manager. Is there anyway to install adb without having the device to recognize?
dnpmoney45 said:
thanks thats great news cause i dont have that kind of cash but how do i get ADB to work with the phone every installation guide i've looked at requires that i have the phone recognized om device manager. Is there anyway to install adb without having the device to recognize?
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again, read the thread i gave you. if you're still asking this question, read it again.
Isn't that for the nexus 4? And I did pay attention to section A but it told me how to install the drivers which is the same way as every other tutorial I've looked at. My device doesn't show up on my computer and I can't install their way. As for the fastboot driver installation idk what their talking about. I followed the instructions though and got no results. I didn't do the whole thing cause for part C I need the original rom for galaxy nexus and also I don't know if the platform tools zip is for my device so I haven't gone through with it just yet. I'm sorry it's not my phone so I don't want to mess it up even further. I've read about the part with it being in recovery mode with the volume up + power option but I'm at work and haven't tried that yet but I doubt that will work since the phone is clean. Can u please be a little more specific there's 99 pages that I have to go through for that sticky. If u can't it's ok I'll just have to go through it next week. Once again thanks for pointing me in the right direction and giving me some hope.
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WTF, how in the hell did that thread get here, sorry man
This is the right one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
a maguro wrote this.
Oh ok thanks this makes a lot more sense. Sorry for not telling u that earlier lol.
seriously thanks ill try it tonight.
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ok so i tried the link but im always stuck with part A. When i go into fastboot and then try the command "fastboot devices" it hangs on waiting for the device. I can't see the device anywhere on my computer to install the fastboot drivers as instructed by 1wayjonny in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
Am i missing something here? i did everything in the other steps such as downloading all the files into the same directory and everything. Im using windows 7 and i updated all my drivers for usb and even tried different usb cables including the original and usb2.0 and 3,0 ports but still no dice. I also tried it on windows 8 and got the nada.
dnpmoney45 said:
I can't see the device anywhere on my computer to install the fastboot drivers as instructed by 1wayjonny in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20058157&postcount=1
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You reboot the device into bootloader/fastboot mode, then you connect the USB, and there's no sign at all that a USB device has been installed?
Remove all drivers, reboot, and start over. Get a tool for Windows that allows you to really dig on all of the installed drivers and remove all Nexus devices drivers permanently. Rant: Umm, Windows sucks bad. Thanks Linus!
bk201doesntexist said:
You reboot the device into bootloader/fastboot mode, then you connect the USB, and there's no sign at all that a USB device has been installed?
Remove all drivers, reboot, and start over. Get a tool for Windows that allows you to really dig on all of the installed drivers and remove all Nexus devices drivers permanently. Rant: Umm, Windows sucks bad. Thanks Linus!
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I've done it both ways just to ensure it wasn't something that simple. I uninstalled all drivers i can possibly find theres non no where i used CC to look for more and device deview and even unistalled the java se and eclipse and android SDK and all the packages and installed them again and still nothing. My nexus 4 however recognizes both in adb and fastboot ......
Anything at all? Anyone?
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Anything at all? Anyone?
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Well, maybe you could try omapflash. If you can't get several PCs to see the device, then something's wrong with the USB port?
Not even on Linux?
a manta wrote this.
bk201doesntexist said:
Well, maybe you could try omapflash. If you can't get several PCs to see the device, then something's wrong with the USB port?
Not even on Linux?
a manta wrote this.
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I did a little looking up about omapflash and from what i can see so far there needs to be drivers installed first. I may be wrong but i have to do some more research on it and i dont have a linux pc my laptop is down thanks to a power pin connector pin being pulled out. and i dont know if the device port is good or bad i can get a charge but that doesnt mean its fine. What if i get another device and install drivers via that and then try to get it to recognize? would that work?
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What if i get another device and install drivers via that and then try to get it to recognize? would that work?
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To really make sure that the issue isn't on the host side but rather the USB port on the device? Yeah, that would rule it out.
Also, I just remembered: you're not using the USB ports of your PC case are you? Make sure you're using the motherboards' own USB ports.
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To really make sure that the issue isn't on the host side but rather the USB port on the device? Yeah, that would rule it out.
Also, I just remembered: you're not using the USB ports of your PC case are you? Make sure you're using the motherboards' own USB ports.
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Thats all it would do?! What about making me able to install the drivers and get the phone to be recognized? No wont work im dreaming?
And no im not using case ports at all i use them for charging and thats all i know at least that those arent reliable.
Windows 8 64-bit...drivers install...stuck
even I am stuck on the same roadblock. have my GNex stuck on the google logo. can access recovery mode though (TWRP 2.5.0.0). Now i just upgraded my PC to Windows 8 64-bit and cant seem to be able to install drivers.
the problem is that almost all the methods require:
1. GNex to be connected with USB Debugging ON
2. install ADB Drivers
3. get into Fastboot or Recovery
4. install Bootloader Drivers
since i cant get past the Google logo on my GNex...i cant perform Steps 1 & 2.
and if i directly try to install the bootloader drivers the OS returns an error (yellow exclamation next to the installed driver)
Added pictures to help explain better.
Thnx in advance.
rej_ares said:
even I am stuck on the same roadblock. have my GNex stuck on the google logo. can access recovery mode though (TWRP 2.5.0.0). Now i just upgraded my PC to Windows 8 64-bit and cant seem to be able to install drivers.
the problem is that almost all the methods require:
1. GNex to be connected with USB Debugging ON
2. install ADB Drivers
3. get into Fastboot or Recovery
4. install Bootloader Drivers
since i cant get past the Google logo on my GNex...i cant perform Steps 1 & 2.
and if i directly try to install the bootloader drivers the OS returns an error (yellow exclamation next to the installed driver)
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Thnx in advance.
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SOLVED (Dont know how but it worked):
1. Factory reset (TWRP)
2. Installed an old ROM which was already on the GNex
3. Restart...it gets stuck at the Google logo...remove battery
4. TWRP - Factory reset
5. reboot...
My computer won't recognize my phone after update bricked it. Sprint update broke my phone. I was rooted with stock rom, I updated and know my phone is semi-bricked. I've been working on the phone for almost two weeks reading through forums trying everything possible. It goes in download mode but it wont install drivers and wont even recognize device. When I I put in in recovery my computer recognizes the device but drivers wont install. I have already done the terminal script laf.img, tried to install a rom gives me an error, I have backup but it doesn't installs either. Please Help Me.
Download mode, is it the small screen with a small bar or the big one at the bottom bar.
May need to remove all your drivers then reinstall.
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Small Screen It says I'm in fastboot, Cant install the drivers for the phone, I refresh my only pc an Asus laptop to be able to attempt to install drivers again, did the laf.img terminal command, tried adb sideload device not showing in adb
Computer doesn't recognize phone and download mode broken. I've read somewhere where Linux can sometimes read it when windows doesn't.
Recovery stock or custom? I think I might be able to find a flashable laf.zip
If it is such you, dam. If custom which version of it. If twrp, you may be able to upgrade to newest from cm12 forum. I'll find the link. It may give a better access. If stock might be able to adb side load update zip of laf by changing the name.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2898705
Latest and greatest twrp version.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582142
How to fix no recovery no download mode. This might help also.
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Recovery is TWRP V2.7.0.0 I only have access to my laptop. Before this problem I had no problem connecting to laptop. Let's not get excited but finally I was able to do something I installed the new TWRP zip you gave me now I'm in TRWP 2.8.1.1
That is good. Now they have an mtp button under I believe advance. You may be able to get a ROM transferred to it that way. In which we may be able to save the p phone.
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Thank You for your help, it sucks not having a functional device to use. I tried using the MTP button but it did not help, I even set up an VMware Ubuntu virtual machine but no luck yet. I appreciate any tips on using this two methods. What I think is that that Laf.Img fix, with the terminal command is the key to my problem. Maybe I haven't edited correctly, recently I tried doing it again but this time around I can't never find the file, even do I copied or moved the file to root of sd card with an otg mount several times, all I'm able to find in the internal storage are folders none of the files that I have in the root appears. Please Help.
What would happen if it toggle off from USB debugging?
Then adb would have a hard time finding the device.
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And my laptop too ; (
I haven't given up on you yet. Even if I can't, fix it for you. One great but if info. Never take ota, when you do anything to a phone.
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Hi I worked on the phone again and now I'm able to put it MTP and SDK recognizes the phone I get a string of numbers and it says recovery.
That is good news. I've been having some issues with that darn laf but if my wife and kids leave me alone. I might get it figure out right.
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