edit: I got it. I was stuck right after the unlock and could not get menu after going into the stock recovery. It appears that you have to push the power button just a fraction of a second before the Vol up/down. Or at least in my case that is what worked.
Trying to root this manually with an Ubuntu Linux box, adb and fastboot setup I got stuck. Not sure what is wrong. Any help is appreciated. This is what I did so far:
adb devices recognizes the phone
1- downloaded fastboot and cd to it in terminal (but don't really need it since it is already setup)
2- volume up and down and power to get to inital menu with locked state
3- fastboot oem unlock, chose yes and got the unlocked state
now I can't get to the menu for recovery to wipe data and factory reset. I pressed the volume down to get the recovery mode option and then power button, it flashed an android standing up (after the google and the lock screen) but quickly goes into the laying down android with a red triangle in it's tummy. Did I miss something?
phone won't boot up (bootloop). any help is appreciated
noob here.
i opened the cmd in this folder (fastboot_with_Android_USB_file.rar which was extracted)
and i turned on my phone in fastboot mode, power button and volume up.
i had no idea what i was doing.
in the cmd, i typed fastboot devices and my device doesnt show up which im guessing that means its not connected.
now i dont know how to get out of fastboot mode.
should i just remove the usb ?
i tried pressing power + volume up + volume down and nothing happens
the blue notification light is still there
what should i do to start my phone up normally.
please help
okay nevermind. i disconnected my device.
i thought i was gonna brick it.
device works okay.
how can i delete this thread ?
Quick background on situation.
I was running CM13 and I still have TWRP 3.0.2-0. I wanted to try out CM14 or some other variant. I went into TWRP Recovery Mode and Advanced WIPED everything except the Internal Storage and MicroSD (this is probably where I messed up?)
Then went to install and navigate to the new rom and gapps on my microsd card. Well TWRP does not see either. It lists both of them but with 0MB and unselectable. I tried two other card, no go (all FAT32). Tried OTG with 3 different thumb drives, same results. The OS is gone and all I get of course is the white ASUS boot screen loop. ADB doesn't see any devices as well (windows device manager see no new devices when I attached the cable or when I list devices).
The only thing I can boot into is TWRP and I have tried everything to access the SD/OTG without success.
So can I assume I have bricked this thing and must go onto the IntelSOC XFStik procedure? and if so, does having a working TWRP on there force me to deviate from the normal unbrick procedure I have see here and on youtube?
Or is it something really easy that I am missing? I am fairly novice (as noted by my current situation), so maybe it's an easy fix?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
@Endosmok
You have LP version twrp recovery? , not the mmbl twrp recovery installed ? which ends in 3.0.2.M1 ??
If you do have 3.0.2.0 for LP bootloader which early versions of CM13 used , then you can fastboot flash stock recovery for 4 20 40 196 in bootloader from here....
https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw
Thanks go to Shakalaca
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
Count to ten after switching off.
Press power and vol + , release power when it vibes , release vol+ at asus screen.
Fastboot flash stock recovery for above LP .196 in bootloader , when flashed --- scroll via vol buttons to recovery and hit power. At the dead android , press power and vol+ together for 4 secs , release vol+
You should be in stock recovery now.
Scroll to `update over adb` and select .
adb sideload LP official firmware from asus for LP .196 or .198
If you need help to get thru this step , just ask:good:
Thanks for the response. I am not sure if I have the LP version. It was done back I think in April of last year... I looked around TWRP and I don't see anything except 3.0.2-0 listed.
So still a little confused. This is how i have been navigating so far....
Power button, volume up... I get to the dead robot. There I can see FASTBOOT MODE is in Red, product name, variant, IFWI, Serial #. The rest is either ? or unknown (bootloader version is unknown).
Then at the bottom i can see 'continue the fastboot process' in blue. With the volume rocker i can select, NORMAL BOOT, POWER OFF, RECOVERY MODE and RESTART BOOTLOADER. I have been select Recovery Mode to get into TWRP. Restart Bootloader gets me back to the dead robot. I would assume this is the bootloader. Normal Boot just gives me the white asus splash where it hangs. In TWRP i can see ADVANCED -> ADB Sideload, I can start and it shows starting adb sideload feature with the blue color scrolling. But still when I connect to the computer I get no connection and nothing is listed when i run adb devices.
My TWRP doesn't let me select either the OTG or MicroSD, they show 0MB but are listed. So no way for me to flash via TWRP. I figured if i can get the computer adb to recognize the phone I can try to sideload via there. But so far my device manager doesn't see a thing, not even an unknown device waiting for their proper drivers.
Where am i going wrong?
Endosmok said:
Thanks for the response. I am not sure if I have the LP version. It was done back I think in April of last year... I looked around TWRP and I don't see anything except 3.0.2-0 listed.
So still a little confused. This is how i have been navigating so far....
Power button, volume up... I get to the dead robot. There I can see FASTBOOT MODE is in Red, product name, variant, IFWI, Serial #. The rest is either ? or unknown (bootloader version is unknown).
Then at the bottom i can see 'continue the fastboot process' in blue. With the volume rocker i can select, NORMAL BOOT, POWER OFF, RECOVERY MODE and RESTART BOOTLOADER. I have been select Recovery Mode to get into TWRP. Restart Bootloader gets me back to the dead robot. I would assume this is the bootloader. Normal Boot just gives me the white asus splash where it hangs. In TWRP i can see ADVANCED -> ADB Sideload, I can start and it shows starting adb sideload feature with the blue color scrolling. But still when I connect to the computer I get no connection and nothing is listed when i run adb devices.
My TWRP doesn't let me select either the OTG or MicroSD, they show 0MB but are listed. So no way for me to flash via TWRP. I figured if i can get the computer adb to recognize the phone I can try to sideload via there. But so far my device manager doesn't see a thing, not even an unknown device waiting for their proper drivers.
Where am i going wrong?
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You have LP bootloader .
Type in bootloader >
fastboot devices
If recognised, fastboot flash , follow my first reply above , adb wont be recognised until stock recovery is flashed and selected.
Please try to follow what as been already advised
It is V important to follow this from above , dont miss this step ;-
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
timbernot said:
You have LP bootloader .
Type in bootloader >
fastboot devices
If recognised, fastboot flash , follow my first reply above , adb wont be recognised until stock recovery is flashed and selected.
Please try to follow what as been already advised
It is V important to follow this from above , dont miss this step ;-
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
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Ok... let me get this straight.... before I sound too dumb...
You want me to go into the bootloader from TWRP (using Reboot > Power Off), even though I get to TWRP via the bootloader (recovery mode) from a power on?
Also, how do I know if fastboot is enabled? Is it when I see FASTBOOT MODE in the color red on the bootloader screen with 'continue the fastboot process' at the bottom?
I've done step by step what you wrote and I get to the bootloader but fastboot devices shows nothing (I've tried different computers/cables as well). I have the computer connect to the phone w/ bootloader screen on with what i wrote about FASTBOOT MODE in red and contine the fastboot process. If that is not correct, let me know. I did hold down the Volume Up for a bit longer
I'm almost thinking I have a hardware issue with my phone. I did replace the mic with a new module prior. I never checked if the usb storage was functioning after. Though it charges via the usb (even connected to a computer it charges but not recognized as a device). I'll have to double check that as well.... not sure why the sd card is not recognized though either... never touched that area. Could be the reason why TWRP can't access either the micro sd or otg?
I do appreciate the help... and i have been reading other threads... just seem to be at a stand still for now... suggestions are always welcome.
update: tried adjust the cable on the mic module ... no dice... replaced with older mic module, no dice... don't think it's a hardware issue.
To get into fastboot mode, power off the phone. Press and hold the volume up button and press the volume button. Once the phone vibrates, let go of the power button, then the volume button. You should not be in fastboot mode. You can choose recovery, power off, etc. with the volume button when in fastboot mode.
Connect the phone to the computer. Do you see any Android devices in device manager? Do you see any unknow devices?
Did you open a command prompt window on your computer, connect the phone in fastboot mode, and type "fastboot devices" (without quotation marks) and press enter to see if the phone is recognized?
audit13 said:
To get into fastboot mode, power off the phone. Press and hold the volume up button and press the volume button. Once the phone vibrates, let go of the power button, then the volume button. You should not be in fastboot mode. You can choose recovery, power off, etc. with the volume button when in fastboot mode.
Connect the phone to the computer. Do you see any Android devices in device manager? Do you see any unknow devices?
Did you open a command prompt window on your computer, connect the phone in fastboot mode, and type "fastboot devices" (without quotation marks) and press enter to see if the phone is recognized?
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So made some progress here. I think it was a hardware issue now... I put back the new mic module and reconnected the cable and now I can see my SD card and the computer sees it as well in adb and fastboot. That's the good news....
But ran into a new issue when trying to install any ROM from my micro sd card. I get ERROR 7 no matter what ROM I try to install. I have verified that they are the proper roms for my Z00A ZE551ML but still a no go.
What steps should I take next if I can now communicate but get error 7?
Thanks
Which recovery are you using to flash and which file are you trying to flash?
I am using TWRP 3.0.2.-0. Using the install from zip. I select any rom (Nougat Based so far I have tried). RR, Lineage, Octopus, all with the same error.
The phone is running a MM bootloader? What about MM or LP based ROMs?
I believe Timbernot said it was an LP based. I believe I installed about April last year and it was 3.0.2-0
Looks exactly like this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-2-laser/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-0-0-recovery-t3319704
You probably need an MM bootloader for custom Nougat ROMs. Did you try any LP-based ROMs?
I have not tried any LP based yet. I will try in a bit and forward the results.
Thanks
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I restored an lineage os update last night, then i restored a BOOT update that didnt belong to that rom and i`m in bootloop unable to enter recovery or enter bootload, my phone responds only to power button+ volume up ( it restarts), tried to connect fastboot and i get that device isnt found( its connected to usb ports, i installed htc sync manager for htc drivers)
What can i do to go into bootloader, because if i get there i flash twrp then restore the correct rom, but now its just bootloops in RR remix( it doesnt restart itself just loading loading )
Can i get some help with right drivers or something that i could use that command" adb reboot bootloader" and it wont answer with device not found
P.S I get the device in device manager but in adb just says "device not found"
P.S2 Close the thread, i let the phone fully discharge then Volume down + power and it entered fastboot and i was able to get to recovery, nvm
Callliope said:
my phone responds only to power button+ volume up ( it restarts)
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I know you fixed the problem, but for future reference, in the above scenario, as long as you can force a reboot (power+vol up); the moment the screen goes black to reboot, just slide your finger to vol down (no need to hold power button any longer) and keep holding it; and the phone will go to bootloader.
Callliope said:
Can i get some help with right drivers or something that i could use that command" adb reboot bootloader" and it wont answer with device not found
P.S I get the device in device manager but in adb just says "device not found"
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adb would never have worked in the condition your phone was in. The phone needs to be booted to OS or custom recovery for adb to work.
hi, long story short, i found phones from my family, since they don't have the password anymore i had to do a factory reset via recovery mode but i can't get to the recovery mode on the xperia s, i tried every buttons at different timing and the only thing i could get randomly is a screen with loading bar and a triangle with tools inside of it for maybe 10 seconds then he continue booting normaly.
Shibe32 said:
hi, long story short, i found phones from my family, since they don't have the password anymore i had to do a factory reset via recovery mode but i can't get to the recovery mode on the xperia s, i tried every buttons at different timing and the only thing i could get randomly is a screen with loading bar and a triangle with tools inside of it for maybe 10 seconds then he continue booting normaly.
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Did you try:
Volume Up + Power
Sony Logo
Release only Power until recovery appears?
Another thing you could try is entering ADB mode via Volume DOWN (I think) and using:
Code:
adb reboot recovery
If it doesn't work, see if you can find some Fastboot command that do similar thing. Reboot, restart, etc...
I tried volume up+power, I can do it until the sony logo but if i continue, i got vibration and reboot. I also tried volume down which takes me to the fastboot mode, I can do some commands but most of the important ones are blocked because bootloader is locked, I can give some images later if needed
Shibe32 said:
I tried volume up+power, I can do it until the sony logo but if i continue, i got vibration and reboot. I also tried volume down which takes me to the fastboot mode, I can do some commands but most of the important ones are blocked because bootloader is locked, I can give some images later if needed
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Try the instructions on this site:
https://www.hardreset.info/devices/sony/sony-xperia-s-lt26i/hardreset-third-method/
If these doesn't work then try getting into ADB mode. If I remember correctly, ADB was Green light and Fastboot was Blue light. Volume Up OR Down + insert USB, selected one or the other.
When my Xperia S was bricked, I remember there was holding Volume Up AND Down + Power until it buzzed 3 times (~10 seconds). At this time my S had JB. On Gingerbread I don't remember ever entering into recovery.
One thing I recommend is to open notepad or some spreadsheet to register all the combinations you try. With TWRP on those newer ROMs the combination was pressing Volume Up and Down repeatedly during boot.
That is weird, when I try to get in adb mode, there is the green light but adb devices don't see it, as the fastboot mode with blue light is recognized. But yeah, i should keep every attempt in notepad or something.
Shibe32 said:
That is weird, when I try to get in adb mode, there is the green light but adb devices don't see it, as the fastboot mode with blue light is recognized. But yeah, i should keep every attempt in notepad or something.
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Driver issue most likely.
Try:
Install Flashtool 0.9.18.6
Disable the driver enforcement via the Advanced Startup method
Install the drivers from Flashtool. I checked Flashmode / Fastboot and all Xperia S I could find
Sorry for the responce time, i tried flashtool, i flashed a firmware, it was bootlooping, i re-tried flashing with another rom (ICS 4.1.2) it worked, but now i 'm stuck on the lock screen because i need a sim car pin code but no sim card is inserted.
my bad, there was the old sim card in it