Hello
Posted this over in Pauls MoDaCo forum as well but not had any replies yet so thought it best to try here as well.
I've bricked my Desire, phone loads up but the sim and sd card aren't recognised (though I can still use wi fi).
When connecting the phone to my PC (tried windows 7 and XP) the drivers fail to install and I get various faults like the device being recognised as android 1.0 usb to a Qualcomm device.
The phone is still rooted (I can install rooted apps from the market) however after following various unbricking guides I always get stuck at stage 2 (i.e. enable sd card), if the PC won't recognise the device how can i run the 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' command?
I've also tried running fastboot using a terminal app on the phone but it doesn't recognise fastboot, should i be in a specific directory on the phone when running this command?
Any help greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Have you tried using a different jab port? I had to use one at the back of my pc front ports wouldn't install drivers properly.
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You need to follow the guide on modaco for unbricking your device. You have the usb brick, and it can easilly be fixed.
Follow the steps religiously and you will be up n running in no time again.
I've followed the guide lots of time, it's not that long winded so it shouldn't be to hard to follow.
I get stuck on step two, using the fastboot command.
My PC and also tried laptop (Win XP and 7), different USB ports (front and back) but each time it attempts to load drivers and I end up with it either being recognised as an Android 1.0, Android Bootloader Interface or a Qualcomm device. I then run fastboot, and get the device not recognised error.
I've now tried to connect my phone to a windows Xp and 7 PC and a laptop, a Linux laptop and tried using the Tiny Linux root guide to see if that would work, but each time the PC/laptop fails to recognise the phone so can't get into recovery or run the fastboot command.
celticone said:
I've now tried to connect my phone to a windows Xp and 7 PC and a laptop, a Linux laptop and tried using the Tiny Linux root guide to see if that would work, but each time the PC/laptop fails to recognise the phone so can't get into recovery or run the fastboot command.
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You don't need to get into recovery for this.
You have sdk installed, so boot your phone by pressing power while holding down the volume down button.
Use a command prompt on your pc and cd to the tools directory in the sdk. If the sdk is saved to the root of your C: drive on the pc you would type
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
When in there type
Code:
fastboot oem enableqxdm 0
This will re-enable your sd card and allow you to continue.
That doesnt work, just stops on the waiting for device line and doesnt continue.
Also using the cmd 'adb devices' shows nothing so I'm guessing my phone isn't recognised on my PC. At the moment it's in fastboot usb (on phone) and in devices on the PC I've got Android Bootloader Interface with the yellow problem sign against it.
thanks for your help, it's appreciated, tried a few forums but no one is that interested in helping.
Cheers
celticone said:
That doesnt work, just stops on the waiting for device line and doesnt continue.
Also using the cmd 'adb devices' shows nothing so I'm guessing my phone isn't recognised on my PC. At the moment it's in fastboot usb (on phone) and in devices on the PC I've got Android Bootloader Interface with the yellow problem sign against it.
thanks for your help, it's appreciated, tried a few forums but no one is that interested in helping.
Cheers
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It definitely sounds like the old usb brick problem, so that's a good thing! When you tried the commands were you booted into fastboot? When you connect the phone to the computer does the phone display change from saying fastboot to fastboot usb? I think thats what it should say, can't remember to be honest!
Have you tried another usb port, and a different cable too?
Edit: I'd also try rebooting the computer to ensure any running process etc are closed.
Got it fixed, final throw of the dice this morning I connected the phone to a Vista laptop and it was recognised straight away, so downloaded HTCSync then ADB tools on to the laptop and finally got the re enable command to work.
Jeez that took for ever, strange that Xp, Win7 and Linux PCs couldn't recognise the phone but Vista did.
Still got it sorted, thanks for the help.
No worries. Glad you got it sorted.
I have almost the same problem.
but with the legend.
SD is not recognized.
Can´t Call,
Can´t connect via USB.
Is there something I can do in the built in terminal in the ROM?
Wondering if any of you guys can advise me - having strange problems with fastboot (windows 8.1 and Zenfone 2 ze550ml). Wanted to flash the pre-rooted image to my device so downloaded it and extracted to the flashtools folder and renamed system.img then hooked up my phone. Checked adb drivers were installed and adb devices command returns a code string, so assumed all was good to go with flashing. However, on entering any fastboot command it just sits at "waiting for device". Tried manually starting the phone in fastboot and then connecting it, and this did enable me to execute fastboot commands (reboot or reboot-bootloader work). However, fastboot flash system system.img just results in a message about file size and then "failed to load system.img"
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Wondering if any of you guys can advise me - having strange problems with fastboot (windows 8.1 and Zenfone 2 ze550ml). Wanted to flash the pre-rooted image to my device so downloaded it and extracted to the flashtools folder and renamed system.img then hooked up my phone. Checked adb drivers were installed and adb devices command returns a code string, so assumed all was good to go with flashing. However, on entering any fastboot command it just sits at "waiting for device". Tried manually starting the phone in fastboot and then connecting it, and this did enable me to execute fastboot commands (reboot or reboot-bootloader work). However, fastboot flash system system.img just results in a message about file size and then "failed to load system.img"
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You need to rename the system image to system.img and put it where the fastboot file is. It's looking for it but can't find it.
No, don't think that is my problem - as I said I extracted it to the flashtools folder, so it is already where the fastboot file is. And anyway, though I'd like to solve the problem of flashing the system.img, I am kind of more interested in why I can't get past "waiting for device" without first manually entering the fastboot mode.
Cause Windows sucks. I'm on Linux and no issues. Maybe someone on Windows can chip in?
I can easily do a quick ubuntu install and try it that way if you think it might work better. At the weekend maybe. Could you give me some pointers on how to do it in linux if I do? Would be much appreciated!
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No, don't think that is my problem - as I said I extracted it to the flashtools folder, so it is already where the fastboot file is. And anyway, though I'd like to solve the problem of flashing the system.img, I am kind of more interested in why I can't get past "waiting for device" without first manually entering the fastboot mode.
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I have encountered that problem with the "waiting for device" while I was flashing pre root rom.
Try the cmd adb devices
Then it will list the device connected to the computer...if it says not authorized, then you need to check the phone which is turned on and a pop up window with the RSA key and tap on trust this computer or something..
Then repeat adb devices and it should say allow or something..then it will allow you to flash.
(double check the commands online, I might missed something)
Nah, don't blame Windows... I flashed mine with Windows 10 and worked wonders.
Also... could it be that PC isn't USB 3.0? Perhaps system.img transfer is stopped somewhere during the copying phase?
Thanks, but actually the first time I tried it I did the adb devices command and authorised my pc on the phone. When I connect and do adb devices now it shows the string of numbers code for the device. However, still can't get past "waiting for device"
My pc has both usb 3 and usb 2 ports. Tried on all of them and with various different cables including the asus issued ones, all to no avail.
Can u post a pic of your flashtool folder?
Sent from my Nexus 7
Here is a snap of my platform-tools folder and cmd window
Did you manage to find a solution to this?
I updated the zenfone 2 via OTA to the latest system update.
Ive read and downloaded all relevant files to install the pre root img from the correct sources.
Now when I hold power + vol up. I can see the droid on its back. I choose the RECOVERY option and press power button to select.
When phone reboots it goes to droid icon and says installing system upgrade.................then error appears! No recovery mode!
All the correct drivers are installed into Windows 7, the phone asks me to allow RSA key connection to laptop.
Ive tried the flash tool installer 1.0.7 with phone connected and system img (renamed) and still nothing.
Anyone got any ideas?
Ive factory reset twice in a row and allowed debugging.
Ive placed the (renamed) system.img into the fastboot folder and tried the open command with line ' fastboot flash system system.img' and the reply is usually unable to read system.img or device waiting.
Ive installed the latest android sdk develppment kit and still unable to root using this pre root image.
Im familiar with android and how to follow instructions on rooting, but this zenfone 2 is mind boggling.
Thanks for reading. I know its someone else post. I didnt want to start a fresh post with the same dilemma.
Any advice on whats going wrong would be appreciated.
tsam19 said:
When phone reboots it goes to droid icon and says installing system upgrade.................then error appears! No recovery mode!
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Hit power and vol up again, just really quickly. Don't hold it, just press and let go. Sometimes it takes several attempts.
hkdmjack, yes your right managed to do it at last.
Cheers
Hi guys, I am facing quite a difficult problem at the moment.
My friend has "accidentally" attempted to use an Asus Zenfone 5 rooting method to root his zenfone 2 550ML.
When I received it to take a look at it, I instantly noticed that I could not get into fast boot (or droidboot). I expected to see usual droid with text on the left side and also expected to be able to select from a number of options using the volume keys (i have some past experience), but instead am met with this solid usb logo. One like this: h ttp://zenfo ne-blog-forum.2 8820.n7.nabble.c om/file/n4 5/P_20140728_051139 .jpg (remove spaces)
I did some research, and found that there were many "bricked" zenfone 5's which were stuck on this usb logo, however this zenfone 2 can start up normally and be used throughout the day normally. Only when I try to enter fast boot, by either ADB commands or by power + volume up, I cannot get past the usb logo.
I have linked up the ZenFone to my computer, and confirmed that ADB devices correctly lists the device (I have usb debugging enabled), however, when I try to go to fast boot and am met with the usb logo, my computer does register and detect the phone, however, under device manager it has a yellow triangle with the device named "" MOOREFIELD". When the ZenFone 2 is in this usb logo state, I cannot access any fast boot commands. I am quite stumped at the moment.
Any help please? By the way, I use a windows 8.1 computer with usb 3 ports. However, I have tested using different cables, and on a windows 7 laptop with usb 2 ports, still to no avail. Should I try and update the firmware using Asus' software? Or is there a better solution?
Thanks
Edit: My friend claims that he did not see at any point in time, the flashing on the zenfone 2 start. He was faced with a "<waiting for devices>" or something similar message, telling me that the phone was not fully in fast boot yet. If I can get it into fast boot, I am sure I can reflash the custom stock onto the phone, and most issues will be resolved.
same error
i have the same error by my zenfone2 after update
please help
amohammadiazar said:
i have the same error by my zenfone2 after update
please help
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Could you specify which update you did? From your computer? Or via Asus update on ur phone?
pkvk9122 said:
Could you specify which update you did? From your computer? Or via Asus update on ur phone?
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my orginal firmware is CN and i wanted to change to WW mode i tried by pc .... now when i conect phone t pc it want moorefeild driver for conection and i dont have those ,,
Whenever I try to flash system.img it gets stuck on "writing 'system'..." and just hangs there. I have left it for over half an hour and it still didn't work. Does anyone know a solution to this problem?
Hey guys,
So after a while without any responses, I headed over to Asus customer service to receive a very unhelpful reply.
I gave up hope of finding an answer online and so I decided to take a leap of faith by updating the firmware via the Asus Update app on the phone.
I upgraded from 2.14 to 2.15 and miraculously fastboot seemed to have restored itself. I am not sure whether or not every single update restores fastboot, or whether the update to 2.15 does, but I'm glad that it has been fixed.
My previous problems of being unable to detect fast boot devices has been resolved. Hopefully others who have experienced the same issue can find this post helpful.
Hi everyone. I just bought a nexus 5x after doing research on what is the best phone to mod. This forum along with others say nexus 5x is easy to unlock,root, and flash... I have tried all of the ways on this forum to unlock the bootloader on my lgh790 nexus 5x. When using the method of command prompt "fastboot OEM unlock" it just says waiting for device. It's like once it fastboot mode it no longer reads my USB drive. I have also tried the nexus tool kit method with no success. It works up until the device reboots into fastboot then it says no fastboot device found. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
1. try "fastboot flashing unlock" instead
2. try downloading official command line tools, at the bottom of this page:
https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html
3. try different PC, USB port or cable. Drivers can be tricky to install
I don't have this problem, I've been using N5X since 7/2016. I unlocked bootloader like 2 months after buying it and have never locked it since.
I start with this guide and have no any problems.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
I have Redmi Note 5 Pro (Indian Version)
When I connect my phone using fastboot or ADB it gets detected and connected properly. ADB commands are also working properly. The "fastboot devices" command shows the device connected initially, but whenever I try to flash something or try a command in fastboot mode the phone automatically gets disconnected and a small text appears at the top of the phone's screen stating "Press any key to Shutdown" and the PowerShell window states "FAILED (write to device failed (too many links))". Even while using MI Flash or MI Unlock the same thing happens.
The fastboot commands were working properly on my old laptop (SONY VAIO SVE15136CNB) but after I got a new laptop (ACER Predator Helios 300 PH315-51) the fastboot commands stopped working. The fastboot commands still work on my old laptop.
I have tried using many different fastboot drivers (also the one that works on the old laptop) in the new laptop but no luck. I have tried different USB cables and also the original one. Tried to use every USB port but same error occurs. I have tried 2 other Note 5 Pros and a Note 4 in the new laptop but same error occurs.
So, I have concluded that the error has something to do with my new laptop and it is probably about the USB port version of my new laptop. If someone has experienced similar error, I would appreciate getting some help about this matter. I have tried searching about the error on google but I couldn't find much information. I hope someone could help me.
Hey all,
I am attempting to root my 2XL, and have so far unlocked the bootloader using ADB, however when attempting to use
fastboot boot <twrp.img>
I get stuck on < waiting for any device >
Using Deuce's flashing script, I get the following:
Checking if Fastboot exe is accessible..
Checking if Fastboot works correctly
Error! Fastboot not accessible!
Press Enter to continue...:
When attempting to update the device driver using the official Google USB Device driver inf, I get the error message
The folder you specified doesn't contain a compativle software driver for your device.
If the folder contains a driver, make sure it is designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems.
Earlier today I was able to update the device driver, and that fixed an issue I had with ADB not working, but I've hit a wall with this and there doesn't seem to be any solutions online.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Boots.
How did you unlock the bootloader if fastboot isn't working?
Does the phone show up in device manager when connected and at the bootloader screen? If yes, what is the driver info?
To check if fastboot is working, run fastboot devices in the command line.
Note that USB-C ports tend to be unstable with this phone. Connect it to a USB-A port.