Hi guys,
I have an E973 (Canadian version) and recently it got bricked. So I decided to restore to stock using KDZ files. Thing is, once the KDZ process ended I was stuck on a boot loop so I used wipe.bat but everytime I use that file, I end up with this screen.
I can still get in Download mode and Recovery though. If I turn the phone off, it will just restart and get stuck on the LG logo again.. i've tried doing the whole process again and again but it's not working..
HELP PLEASE. (((
Thanks!
After KDZ do a factory reset
rogem_kk said:
After KDZ do a factory reset
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how can I do a factory reset when I can't access to the phone itself? Can you please tell me the steps? I can only get in Download and recovery mod. Thanks!
Press and hold Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key at the same time isn't doing anything..
MrRaph said:
how can I do a factory reset when I can't access to the phone itself? Can you please tell me the steps? I can only get in Download and recovery mod. Thanks!
Press and hold Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key at the same time isn't doing anything..
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Correct way is
Both volume keys pressed' than press power
You will get a fastboot kinda screen
Now press volume down twice
Now press power
USB cable should be un plugged
Also if this doesn't work, go to download mode and flash kdz again.
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atifsh said:
Correct way is
Both volume keys pressed' than press power
You will get a fastboot kinda screen
Now press volume down twice
Now press power
USB cable should be un plugged
Also if this doesn't work, go to download mode and flash kdz again.
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So, as you said, I turned off the phone, pressed on both volume keys THEN power button and it's not doing anything.. I've tried to flash Kdz multiple times before posting this topic.. I really don't know what to do..
When KDZ-ing, patience is a virtue.
MrRaph said:
So, as you said, I turned off the phone, pressed on both volume keys THEN power button and it's not doing anything.. I've tried to flash Kdz multiple times before posting this topic.. I really don't know what to do..
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Try just Volume Down and Power, not both volume keys. Or just google Optimus G hard reset.
rogem_kk said:
Try just Volume Down and Power, not both volume keys. Or just google Optimus G hard reset.
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http://www.hard-reset.com/lg-optimus-g-e973-hard-reset.html
Here is the tutorial for hard reset! Good luck!:good:
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Hello, I have an LG Optimus G (LG-E973). I had Cyanogen-Mod Nightly Build installed on my device, but my rear-facing camera would not work... so I tried to downgrade to the latest stable release of Cyanogem-Mod. in the process I am assuming something went wrong, when my phone booted back up, the android keyboard would not work... so I could not proceed with initial setup... so I tried to revert to stock LG Rom using this method --> forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010624
I followed each step, my phone got stuck on LG boot logo, so I proceeded to perform a manual wipe, as indicated in the tutorial. my phone rebooted automatically (as it said it would in the steps). afterwards I get the dead android with the red triangle floating above it.
Does any-one know what I can do to fix this? I tried the process 2 times and got the same result both times.
thanks,
Don't know what process your doing, but it's pretty simple to flash kdz.
Anyway if you already flashed kdz than do this
Long press power' 10 to 15 seconds, unplug USB cable from phone
Both volume keys pressed' than press power
You will get a fastboot kinda screen
Now press volume down twice
Now press power
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atifsh said:
Don't know what process your doing, but it's pretty simple to flash kdz.
Anyway if you already flashed kdz than do this
Long press power' 10 to 15 seconds, unplug USB cable from phone
Both volume keys pressed' than press power
You will get a fastboot kinda screen
Now press volume down twice
Now press power
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Thanks, I will try this and let you know the result
atifsh said:
Don't know what process your doing, but it's pretty simple to flash kdz.
Anyway if you already flashed kdz than do this
Long press power' 10 to 15 seconds, unplug USB cable from phone
Both volume keys pressed' than press power
You will get a fastboot kinda screen
Now press volume down twice
Now press power
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So I tried to do the steps above, but it didn't change anything... when I hold the two volume keys during power on, it brings me to download mode (Where normally I would flash the KDZ) there are no options, it's just a screen with text that explains what download mode is, and an LG logo... any thoughts?
Thanks,
If your can get into download mode. It can be fixed. Check your pm
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chase321 said:
So I tried to do the steps above, but it didn't change anything... when I hold the two volume keys during power on, it brings me to download mode (Where normally I would flash the KDZ) there are no options, it's just a screen with text that explains what download mode is, and an LG logo... any thoughts?
Thanks,
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You will get download mode if you have usb cable pluged in
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Hello everybody,
I hope somebody can help me, I just flashed TWRP and CMB on my 8.3
But i forgot to wipe data before. Now the boot animation still stays.
Can somebody tell me how to get into TWRP, I tried everything. Power + Vol + - ....
Is it a good idea to recover it with the LG tool?
Thanks,
Beagle
First of all you need the 2.6.3.1 version of twrp as the previous one cant enter recovery with a key combo. Then try this:
- With Device Powered Off And Unplugged
- Press and hold Power Button + Volume Down
- When the LG logo shows up, release the power button only
- Now press and hold the Power and Volume Up button while keeping your hold on the Volume Down button
- When the factory reset screen appears, release your hold on all buttons
- Follow On Screen Indications
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although it will say to perform a factory reset it will enter recovery mode
take a look here,its posted by the developer himself http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48338272&postcount=16
yes i have 2.6.3.1 because otherwise i wouldnt be able to install cmb.
And i tried all this combos, but nothing worked.
Beagle1987 said:
yes i have 2.6.3.1 because otherwise i wouldnt be able to install cmb.
And i tried all this combos, but nothing worked.
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I just tried it myself, and he's got it basically right.
When you first see the LG logo after holding Vol Down + Power, let go of both buttons, then immediately hit and hold Vol Down + Vol Up + Power. It should register.
Beagle1987 said:
yes i have 2.6.3.1 because otherwise i wouldnt be able to install cmb.
And i tried all this combos, but nothing worked.
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It does work it is tricky tho
took me a few tries the first time
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Ok Thanks guys I got it after 100 tries
Now I factory reseted it and everything is working!
Thank you all for your great work!
Beagle1987 said:
Ok Thanks guys I got it after 100 tries
Now I factory reseted it and everything is working!
Thank you all for your great work!
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They didn't make it easy haha the G2 is a little ticky too and completely different keypress just to make it even more confusing lol thanks LG
I accidentally formatted the system partition so the tablet will not boot. I can't get back in to TWRP, I didn't have anything to flash in there anyway because CM would fail. What can I do?
Thank you.
You could try the LG mobile support tool
techrider6262 said:
You could try the LG mobile support tool
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I think you have to pay to use it.
No its free just go the the website and download it.You can downloaded it from the link in this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2543350
Can you write to it in ADB? How far does it come when it tries to boot? just LG bootloop? And what edition of TWRP did you use to flash?
CuraeL said:
Can you write to it in ADB? How far does it come when it tries to boot? just LG bootloop? And what edition of TWRP did you use to flash?
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I realize why it didn't flash. Because I was using an older version of TWRP that wouldn't flash AOSP roms. Is there any way to boot to recovery from the device being off?
The method in the link doesn't seem to work anymore.
How far do you get in the boot? LG screen? When connect to PC do you get connect/disconnect sounds? Please answer the questions as I'm thinking about this. I can't find any key combos so we need to find out if we have a small window where we can talk to ADB.. Any connection sounds? How far do you get?
Are you familiar with ADB and Fastboot?
CuraeL said:
How far do you get in the boot? LG screen? When connect to PC do you get connect/disconnect sounds? Please answer the questions as I'm thinking about this. I can't find any key combos so we need to find out if we have a small window where we can talk to ADB.. Any connection sounds? How far do you get?
Are you familiar with ADB and Fastboot?
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I don't hear any sounds. It just stays at the LG screen. I made it to the factory reset screen but it didn't do anything. I followed these steps:
Make sure your device is fully charged and turned off.
Simultaneously press and hold the power and volume down buttons.
When the LG logo shows up, release the power button only.
Now press and hold the power and volume up button while keeping your hold on the volume down button.
When the factory reset screen appears, release your hold on all buttons.
Press the power button to continue.
Press the power button again to confirm if you’re sure you wish to continue with the reset.
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ADB doesn't work at the LG screen, I just get the error: device not found message.
I can just send it back but I'd prefer to get it working.
Thanks
skatingrocker17 said:
I don't hear any sounds. It just stays at the LG screen. I made it to the factory reset screen but it didn't do anything. I followed these steps:
ADB doesn't work at the LG screen, I just get the error: device not found message.
I can just send it back but I'd prefer to get it working.
Thanks
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Okay, okay, I dunno what you can do maybe ADB Works in here: Turn off the device AND disconnect from PC. When shut Down, you DONT hold power, but hold Volume up + Volume Down, when you hold both, you plug in USB cable. This takes you to download mode. That is perhaps a step in the right direction if you can start ADB from download mode. Then you can boot into recovery. But I don't know. This is maybe the last option for you. No recovery key combo has been discovered yet. If you can do a fastboot boot recovery from download mode, that would be golden. Then you can use the SD Card to get back with the newest TWRP and the CM11 nightly. Please let me know if this Works man. I'm sorry for your loss, otherwise. Factory Reset, as you said, will not work, since there's nothing to "restore" from. You deleted it. :/
Unfortunately, ADB doesn't work in download mode.
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Unfortunately, ADB doesn't work in download mode.
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Were you able to download the LG tool?
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Unfortunately, ADB doesn't work in download mode.
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Damn that sucks. I was looking around the G2 forums to see about download mode and what LG usually did with it. Apparently they are using something called KDZ files, and they are able to flash stock roms back onto the device with something called FlashTool. Now, if it were my tablet and it was in the state yours is, I would try and read the tutorial. And then I'd follow it step by step but instead of the G2 KDZ, I'd see if I could find a KDZ with a G Pad rom instead. And just.. Yolo that ****.. From download mode.
Here's the thread, if you wanna read it.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476. I dunno man. The LG Tool thing, maybe you should try and see what techrider6262 is saying, he might have an idea as well, otherwise, just go all out crazy and see if you can magically use the FlashTool on your G Pad instead of the G2, since they are from "same line up." I know that's not the same as same model and so on.. But still.. Download mode.. Is download mode. Ofc. the tool itself or the settings in the tool might not work.. But.. You know. Why not.. Can't hurt.. Download mode will prolly still be available afterwards.. "For science."
got the same problem. i couldnt i wiped all data on the tablet and couldnt select the rom from the ext.sd. now its stuck at the lg logo.
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Unfortunately, ADB doesn't work in download mode.
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blazze11 said:
got the same problem. i couldnt i wiped all data on the tablet and couldnt select the rom from the ext.sd. now its stuck at the lg logo.
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This guys.. Is for download mode fix. I am pretty sure this works. Since you have access to Dload mode. Good luck.
I use the download mode to install the original official rom.
1. Download the LG MOBILE SUPPORT TOOL by this link:http://www.lg.com/us/support-mobile/lg-V500-White
2. install the software in computer, Plug in USB cable with computer, Open the software LG MOBILE SUPPORT TOOL.
3. Turn off Pad and unplug.
4. press hold both volume up and volume down, Then plug in usb cable, And then pad is in downlaod mode
5. USB driver will be insatlled automatically
6. In LG MOBILE SUPPORT TOOL, click option---.country and language-OK, then click option--upgrade recovery
7. It will installe original official rom automatically.
8. After about 1.5 hours, The pad will be installed the last official room.
^ This is a quote and now I shut down the thread, sorry, don't know who said it, just got stoked when I saw it.
thanks, the tool is downloading the rom. hope its works.
// it worked thanks a lot, will try to flash cm 11 tomorrow again.
blazze11 said:
thanks, the tool is downloading the rom. hope its works.
// it worked thanks a lot, will try to flash cm 11 tomorrow again.
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That is GREAT!
Now remember mate, clear DATA in TWPR, not system.. Never system. Clear only data/factory reset, then just flash CM 11. Nothing else is needed. Remember to install superSU from market after you get booted, otherwise root will not work. Update Binary in SuperSU.
Okay thanks for your help. Its so stupid that there is no key combination for recovery.
I will use your advice and try it later.
blazze11 said:
Okay thanks for your help. Its so stupid that there is no key combination for recovery.
I will use your advice and try it later.
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Agreed.
blazze11 said:
Okay thanks for your help. Its so stupid that there is no key combination for recovery.
I will use your advice and try it later.
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There is...
With device powered off do this...
Hold volume key down and press and hold power button.
When LG Logo appears let go of just the power key while still holding the volume key down and then press power key again and volume up while still holding down the volume key.
You get to the factory reset screen and just keep pressing power until you get into recovery.
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There is...
With device powered off do this...
Hold volume key down and press and hold power button.
When LG Logo appears let go of just the power key while still holding the volume key down and then press power key again and volume up while still holding down the volume key.
You get to the factory reset screen and just keep pressing power until you get into recovery.
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Okay, i will try it next time. Everything is working right now.
Thanks
I installed Mahdi ROM after being at CM 11 and I wanted to go back to CM 11.
I did a full wipe and restored using a NANDROID backup and the device won't boot up.
I tried some key combinations and Adb fastboot recovery but couldn't manage to get it into recovery, how do I do that? thanks
EDIT:ADB worked. Please close thread or delete it
EDIT 2: ADB Doesn't work now!
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
EDIT 3: Nevermind, got it!
for anyone who is in the same sitation like me:
hold power + volume down key until the backlight goes off (after failed boot)
then:
hold power + volume down until the LG logo appears
release power key (DO NOT release volume down)!
then press the power key + volume up key so you're holding all three buttons. a factory reset screen should come up. press power twice (maybe 3 times? dont remember) and then you should have recovery
EdenGottlieb said:
I installed Mahdi ROM after being at CM 11 and I wanted to go back to CM 11.
I did a full wipe and restored using a NANDROID backup and the device won't boot up.
I tried some key combinations and Adb fastboot recovery but couldn't manage to get it into recovery, how do I do that? thanks
EDIT:ADB worked. Please close thread or delete it
EDIT 2: ADB Doesn't work now!
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
EDIT 3: Nevermind, got it!
for anyone who is in the same sitation like me:
hold power + volume down key until the backlight goes off (after failed boot)
then:
hold power + volume down until the LG logo appears
release power key (DO NOT release volume down)!
then press the power key + volume up key so you're holding all three buttons. a factory reset screen should come up. press power twice (maybe 3 times? dont remember) and then you should have recovery
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I don't get recovery....I get a factory reset. I am not sure if this is just deleting all data or is it really resetting the whole device to factory new?
Press yes and it gets you to TWRP or CWM, not factory reset. It is confusing
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EdenGottlieb said:
Press yes and it gets you to TWRP or CWM, not factory reset. It is confusing
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If I press the power button twice it wipes the tablet, I tried pressing it once and the tablet just restarted?
Can someone please tell me if I do a factory reset here does it even delete the TWRP? I want to send the tablet back. It was rooted and now it's not but I want to make sure that this factory reset takes it all the way back to stock.
I tried the LGMLauncher but after downloading and unpacking the software it stops and tells me it can't connect to the server?
Tried the LG tool?
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Tried the LG tool?
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I did try the LG tool. It downloads the software and then unpacks it and then stops saying the there is no connection to the server. That's as far as it will go. I installed the LG drives but this has happened 4 times with no difference. I know some people are using this tool but it just won't work for me?
Can you try a different computer? It seems to be the only way to come back to perfect stock condition
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Hi guys. Im pretty experienced with android but this one has me stumped. My buddies brother has a stock/non-rooted optimus g e971 on Rogers. He changed his screen lock password and forgot what it is. Of course he never register a Gmail account so I can't recover that way. I figure no problem. Shut down, pwr+vol down to factory reset. Well nope doesn't work. It flashes the lg logo twice then boots like normal.
Ok so I figure I'll just put it in download mode/fast boot to do the factory reset. Tried pwr+vol up. Nope. Vol up+vol down+pwr. Nope. Vol up+vol down and plug usb+pwr. Nope. It just flashed the lg logo twice then boots like normal. I've tried multiple variations of each holding the pwr for different lengths of time, always with the same result.
Anyone have any suggestions? It's not bricked, and the vol keys are working, it just won't go into any modes.
also I dont know if he has hardware encryption enabled (of if thats even an option on this device) but would that even prevent me from getting into factory reset / download mode?
Also I check that the vol rocker is working. when it is on but screen is off, if i click the vol rocker either way it wakes the screen.
I have a similar problem.Here's a thread I made about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-intl/help/enter-download-mode-t2883542.A couple of guys had some ideas.None worked in my phone but maybe you're luckier.
If you haven't done that already you should try going into download mode by pressing power up+down and plug the cable, don't press the pwr button.
If you find a solution pls let me know .
Yup, you shouldn't need to press the power button for download mode.
First, make sure you have the LG United Mobile drivers installed on the PC you're using. Then plug your USB cable into the PC (not the phone yet). Simultaneously press and hold the Vol +/- buttons, and hold for 10 seconds. Then while still holding the vol buttons, connect the micro usb to the phone.
Drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
sir Impecable said:
I have a similar problem.Here's a thread I made about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-g-intl/help/enter-download-mode-t2883542.A couple of guys had some ideas.None worked in my phone but maybe you're luckier.
If you haven't done that already you should try going into download mode by pressing power up+down and plug the cable, don't press the pwr button.
If you find a solution pls let me know .
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I can't get into download mode using that method. It just boots like normal.
ff_29 said:
Yup, you shouldn't need to press the power button for download mode.
First, make sure you have the LG United Mobile drivers installed on the PC you're using. Then plug your USB cable into the PC (not the phone yet). Simultaneously press and hold the Vol +/- buttons, and hold for 10 seconds. Then while still holding the vol buttons, connect the micro usb to the phone.
Drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
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Doesn't work either. If I hold +/- for 10 sec then plug in the usb it flashes the lg logo twice, then goes to the battery charging screen. If I hold +/- for 20 sec then plug in the usb it flashes the lg logo twice then boots like normal.
after reading this post i went and tried if i also cant get into the recovery and the same happened to me, the LG logo just flashes and nothing happens. mine is stock E975 (4.4.2).
worked for me.
burnski said:
Hi guys. Im pretty experienced with android but this one has me stumped. My buddies brother has a stock/non-rooted optimus g e971 on Rogers. He changed his screen lock password and forgot what it is. Of course he never register a Gmail account so I can't recover that way. I figure no problem. Shut down, pwr+vol down to factory reset. Well nope doesn't work. It flashes the lg logo twice then boots like normal.
Ok so I figure I'll just put it in download mode/fast boot to do the factory reset. Tried pwr+vol up. Nope. Vol up+vol down+pwr. Nope. Vol up+vol down and plug usb+pwr. Nope. It just flashed the lg logo twice then boots like normal. I've tried multiple variations of each holding the pwr for different lengths of time, always with the same result.
Anyone have any suggestions? It's not bricked, and the vol keys are working, it just won't go into any modes.
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i also have a stock 4.4.2 E975 and i also cant go to the recovery, but i happened to have found this video on youtube, it worked for me :victory:
he pressed again the power and volume down button simultaneously after the LG logo appeared.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Zq047J60c
ff_29 said:
Yup, you shouldn't need to press the power button for download mode.
First, make sure you have the LG United Mobile drivers installed on the PC you're using. Then plug your USB cable into the PC (not the phone yet). Simultaneously press and hold the Vol +/- buttons, and hold for 10 seconds. Then while still holding the vol buttons, connect the micro usb to the phone.
Drivers:
http://tool.xcdn.gdms.lge.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=UW00120120425
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j4yd3n said:
i also have a stock 4.4.2 E975 and i also cant go to the recovery, but i happened to have found this video on youtube, it worked for me :victory:
he pressed again the power and volume down button simultaneously after the LG logo appeared.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Zq047J60c
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Still nothing. Did exactly the same thing, tried a dozen times, just boots like normal.
burnski said:
also I dont know if he has hardware encryption enabled (of if thats even an option on this device) but would that even prevent me from getting into factory reset / download mode?
Also I check that the vol rocker is working. when it is on but screen is off, if i click the vol rocker either way it wakes the screen.
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971 hardware encryption it? Are you sure there is no equipment to unlock BL
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971 hardware encryption it? Are you sure there is no equipment to unlock BL
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Android has SD card encryption disabled by default - but if it was enabled it shouldnt disable recovery/fastboot - right?
Even if the bootloader is locked, i should still be able to get into fastboot/download mode, and/or recovery, right?
burnski said:
Android has SD card encryption disabled by default - but if it was enabled it shouldnt disable recovery/fastboot - right?
Even if the bootloader is locked, i should still be able to get into fastboot/download mode, and/or recovery, right?
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Even SD encryption is enabled, it will not affect enter fastboot mode / download mode
Solitarily said:
Even SD encryption is enabled, it will not affect enter fastboot mode / download mode
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That's what i figured, but i didn't know if there is some quirk with this device i wasn't aware of.
Is it possible i have a corrupt boot loader? Again this device I'd completely stock.
anyone?