Hello,
First of all, sorry for not posting in an existing thread, but this forum prevent users with less than 10 messages to post to the dev forum (where all the relevant threads seem to be). So here we go. Last year (yes, I am lazy) I hard bricked my S3. I had CyanogenMod 4.2, but some google play update soft-broked Android (apps using GooglePlay service would crash on startup). So I tried to upgrade, but the recovery said I had to update the firmware first for some reasons. I looked at XDA, looked at the "System info" page from the setting, it said the model number was SGH-T999, so I took this image and flashed it. The phone would not do anything anymore. I later found out that the model number from the setting page is incomplete and I had in fact an SGH-T999v.
Now absolutely nothing happen, no LEDs when charging, no screen, so circuit noise when I put my ear close, nothing. Over the last few months I tried to find someone with the right JTAG, but had no luck (I haven't found one, and the eBay price is simply not worth it). I tried this before ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367&nocache=1 ) with no luck.
Looking at the forum, I havn't found any solution (there is a lot of signal to noise ration when searching for "hard brick"). So as you might have guessed if you read to this point, is there a way to unbrick the thing?
Thanks
Plug into the computer. If it says QHSUSB, or something to that effect, only jtag, or the method you linked above will work. From what I can tell you need to use a debrick image that is the same or newer than the firmware you are running. If you had updated to 4.3 firmware, only an image made from a device running 4.3 will work. And the sd must be at least 16gb, preferably class 6 or 10.
Also, make sure the batrery is charged still. It can drain fast when trying to fix it.
(If the debrick image is good, it should charge while turned off).
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Thanks for replaying, here is the dmesg:
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[26066.592471] usb 1-8: default language 0x0409
[26066.592720] usb 1-8: udev 16, busnum 1, minor = 15
[26066.592725] usb 1-8: New USB device found, idVendor=05c6, idProduct=9008
[26066.592729] usb 1-8: New USB device strings: Mfr=1, Product=2, SerialNumber=0
[26066.592733] usb 1-8: Product: QHSUSB_DLOAD
[26066.592737] usb 1-8: Manufacturer: Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM
[26066.592862] usb 1-8: usb_probe_device
[26066.592867] usb 1-8: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
[26066.592976] usb 1-8: adding 1-8:1.0 (config #1, interface 0)
I see there is a "DLOAD" string, Is there anything good in that. How do I know if I am in download mode if the screen doesn't open and adb doesn't see it?
If you see the QHSUSB_DLOAD, it means its bricked. Only a jtag repair or the debrick method in development section will fix.
Look in device manager on the computer, does it have the QHSUSB DLOAD there?
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I already know it is bricked I have no doubts about that
I use linux, so dmesg is as close as I can get to a device manager, lsusb also show
Code:
Bus 001 Device 017: ID 05c6:9008 Qualcomm, Inc. Gobi Wireless Modem (QDL mode)
Bus 001 Device 015: ID ffee:0100
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 046d:c043 Logitech, Inc. MX320/MX400 Laser Mouse
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 046d:c22d Logitech, Inc. G510 Gaming Keyboard
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Whan you say "jtag or debrick method in development section will fix.", if that method the link I mentioned above. I have tried with a 16gb class 10 sd card. What is supposed to happen. My naive guess would have been than adb would list the device, but it doesn't
just to be sure I did this:
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badblocks -s -w -t 0xff /dev/sdc
before flashing the rom using dd. It didn't worked. I also plugged my scope on the 2 pins on the back (I guess they are to "download" the raw radio signal) and nothing happen when I press the vol down + home + poweron buttons. At least no noise my scope can detect.
When you have the debrick method working, you should be able to at least boot download mode, possibly recovery and system as well.
Id try again, with a different sd card if possible. Otherwise youll probably have to send it somewhere for jtag.
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ok, last question. There is 2 images
SGH-T999v ***NOT FOR 4.3*** Debrick Image
SGH-T999v 4.3 only Debrick Image @cLogic for the T999v 4.3 upload
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I picked the "not for 4.3" one. Before the brick, I had 4.2.2. But I tried to upgrade to the newer firmware to upgrade to 4.4. Did I picked the right image (as a mater of fact, I already tried both, but I am curious)? I have no other SD card to test with, so I guess it is time to consider being lazy and sending the thing to jtag
Thanks for your help
You mean you were on 4.1.2 right? If so, the first should work, unless, when you attempted to update to 4.3 it wrote the 4.3 bootloader. Like I said though, id try again. 1st with the 4.1.2 image, then with the 4.3 image.
Also, one of the canadian carriers has 2 4.3 builds out. If you are with this carrier, the first 4.3 image likely would not work on the latest build. This probably wont apply since you bricked while on 4.1.2 and havent been able to boot at all since then.
It's your call if you want to send it for jtag repair, its not cheap though. Maybe someone will let you borrow another sd card?
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Just reread your op. Did the brick occur when you tried to flash the T999 firmware? How did you ago about trying to update? I only ask because odin shouldnt have tried to flash when it detected your model was not the T999.
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Maybe ODIN cannot detect the difference between T999 and T999v? I was on Android 4.2 (CyanogenMod 10.** nightly), the last build before they forced users to upgrade to the newer firmware. I was trying to install KitKat. Yes, I tried to flash the T999 firmware on a T999v, the device shut down to never give a sign of life again. I was aware of my mistake a few minute later... At first I wanted to try to JTag it myself, but I haven't found anyone with a Riff JTAG so far and 200$ is more expansive then the phone itself.
Odin should detect all variants. Im really surprised it bricked your phone as it should have failed at the md5sum check. I checks the bootloader version in download mode, so it wouldnt matter what rom you have. Were you using an older version such as 1.85?
Another option is if you have insurance. Still expensive, but less than $200.
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Thank you!!!! Soooooo much! I at least got my phone to boot and Odin was able to see it. I still have more to do but it's progress! I should've finish doing this before ordering a JTag but I'm sure it'll come in handy in the future.
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Hi,
Before I start: I have "scoured the earth" for this, and I can't seem to find this exact problem in any other sites/threads.
I have an HTC Desire Z. I've switched a couple of times between CM7 and MIUI.
Any time I plug my device into a computer, the phone will charge, but the computer will not recognise that the device is plugged in.
The SD card works fine, because I can use it with an external reader.
The cable/drivers work fine, because I can plug in a Nexus S with the same cable.
Been tested on Windows 7, Fedora 15, Xubuntu 11.04.
Code:
~$ lsusb
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 13d3:5702 IMC Networks
Bus 001 Device 002: ID 058f:6366 Alcor Micro Corp. Multi Flash Reader
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Would anybody be able to suggest a way I can go about rectifying this? (already: removed/cleaned sd card, rebooted computer(s), rebooted phone, changed cable)
What's your computer's OS?
As above, tested with fedora, windows 7, and xubuntu.
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As above, tested with fedora, windows 7, and xubuntu.
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Okay, that's what I get for not reading the whole OP. Did you try on regular old Ubuntu?
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Okay, that's what I get for not reading the whole OP. Did you try on regular old Ubuntu?
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I did when I had ubuntu installed. Still no dice
As an interesting side note, I think the last time this worked properly was when I was using the MoDaCo Custom ROM with Sense (Maybe this is a kernel issue/hardware driver issue?)
(Note, currently on CM7 nightly build (06252011), this feature did not work on MIUI or CM7.0.2 stable)
Did you check to see if USB debugging was enabled? Sometimes it's stupid things like that that do it.
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Did you check to see if USB debugging was enabled? Sometimes it's stupid things like that that do it.
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Yeah, it's been enabled the entire time
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Usually, it's one of the rules in etc/udev/rules.d, but in your case, lsusb doesn't even recognize your device. It should have a vendor ID of 0bb4, but isn't there.
Have you tried plugging your phone in someone else's computer? I suspect it is a hardware issue with your phone.
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Usually, it's one of the rules in etc/udev/rules.d, but in your case, lsusb doesn't even recognize your device. It should have a vendor ID of 0bb4, but isn't there.
Have you tried plugging your phone in someone else's computer? I suspect it is a hardware issue with your phone.
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Yes, I have. However, it worked under a MoDaCo custom ROM. So I'm feeling it might be an issue with the kernel... Is anybody else running CM7 or MIUI?
EDIT: (I'm operating under the impression that kernel configures the hardware for the software)
anybody had this before? :\
Ok: i've just flashed my DZ with sense 3.0 (virtuous fusion ROM), and the tethering and mounting work perfectly. So, there must be an issue with the software. Is anybody else on this forum running a DZ without sense? If so, do you get this bug?
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Fixed with a fix permissions from recovery. Thanks all round! (marking thread as solved)
So I have read the all about KF guide, I read the how to set up adb guide, and I used the KF utility to install my drivers for adb, I checked device manager to make sure I have the correct drivers installed but when I execute "adb devices" there is nothing.. So, I installed ubuntu on a machine, spent hours setting it up for adb, got it all up and running and same thing, adb devices = nothing. So my KF is on 6.3.1 stock software, my goal here is to root, and I'm wondering if it is the new software that is screwing me up?? I already asked if the 6.3 root process will work which someone said it should work just fine.. But I don't know what I'm doing wrong... Any suggestions? I have a friend that is a electrical engineer major who is making me a factory cable... So maybe that is my answer? Thanks
Are you getting an error with adb or are you getting no devices?
I've had usb port problems on my desktop where it wouldn't recognize and ADB device, but switching to a new port worked. Specifically a usb port on a hub, but I imagine this was a very unique case to me, but trying different usb ports is always a good debug step.
Also, usb cables sometimes are bad as well. I have a micro usb cable that only charges, doesn't do any data. I would recommend a new cable as well.
Thirdly, try a different computer if possible. Basically you're trying to isolate the problem is in fact your computer and not your Kindle.
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Are you getting an error with adb or are you getting no devices?
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ADB starts the server, and then says
List of devices attatched
thats it.. So looks like adb is working properly.. Just no devices listed.
superxpro12 said:
I've had usb port problems on my desktop where it wouldn't recognize and ADB device, but switching to a new port worked. Specifically a usb port on a hub, but I imagine this was a very unique case to me, but trying different usb ports is always a good debug step.
Also, usb cables sometimes are bad as well. I have a micro usb cable that only charges, doesn't do any data. I would recommend a new cable as well.
Thirdly, try a different computer if possible. Basically you're trying to isolate the problem is in fact your computer and not your Kindle.
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I've tried 2 different cables, that will transfer files and charge, and 3 different computers now... My work computer, my home desktop, and my new linux build.. So I don't think its a issue with a cable or a port..
In Windows it's most likely a driver problem. With Linux, you have to make sure you set up your udev rules.
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So I have read the all about KF guide, I read the how to set up adb guide, and I used the KF utility to install my drivers for adb, I checked device manager to make sure I have the correct drivers installed but when I execute "adb devices" there is nothing.. So, I installed ubuntu on a machine, spent hours setting it up for adb, got it all up and running and same thing, adb devices = nothing. So my KF is on 6.3.1 stock software, my goal here is to root, and I'm wondering if it is the new software that is screwing me up?? I already asked if the 6.3 root process will work which someone said it should work just fine.. But I don't know what I'm doing wrong... Any suggestions? I have a friend that is a electrical engineer major who is making me a factory cable... So maybe that is my answer? Thanks
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I had the same problem in my Mac environment first time I tried to connect adb. It would not connect until I edited the adb_usb.ini file under my .android directory. If the file doesn't exist, create it and add 0x1949 on a line by itself. If that doesn't work you probably have a driver issue as stated previously.
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ukchucktown said:
I had the same problem in my Mac environment first time I tried to connect adb. It would not connect until I edited the adb_usb.ini file under my .android directory. If the file doesn't exist, create it and add 0x1949 on a line by itself. If that doesn't work you probably have a driver issue as stated previously.
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I think you are right with the driver issue.. Just for fun at home I plugged my HTC Supersonic in and adb didn't see it either, but at work I have set up drivers for my HTC and adb can see it here... And my work computer has that file. I'll try to add that file to my computer at home when I get there and see if it fixes it. Thanks for that, I figured it had to be something simple/stupid.
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In Windows it's most likely a driver problem. With Linux, you have to make sure you set up your udev rules.
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I don't think I set up any udev rules on my linux.. I will check that out as well.
I have a similar problem, and followed probably every adb guide in the forums, along with several other... I bricked my gf's KF accidentally when I was distracted by her son, and missed a step or 2 for the "Kindle Fire Utility", but I THINK the problem started even before that attempting to use the "SuperOneClick" tool to root it... I did everything correctly with the tool BUT from what I've read it is no longer working correctly... The KF is stuck at the boot logo, but I can still turn it on and off... I've added/edited the "adb_usb.ini" file, added myself to the udev group, etc. but the device is still not listed under the "adb devices" command, there is no error, no question marks, no nothing... I've seen it listed as "Google Inc" on some guides under the "lsusb" command, and one with "Lab126" which is what mine is listed as... Also killed/restarted the servers, restarted my computer, shut down my computer, tried different cables (all of which have transfering capabilities), etc. so I am completely lost... Not to mention that the LiveUSB was giving me trouble so instead I erased the Windows 7 partition to fully install Ubuntu 12.04... I've been trying to figure this out for about 3 days to no avail... Any advice???
Thanks in Advance!!!
CJ
(Edit: Just tried the "lsusb" command, and it doesn't even show up like that anymore)
yeah run andadb on your machine do steps 1-4 in terminal http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670405 just right click on andadb go to properties permissions allow it to be executed and run it after all 4 steps are done and you have followed the threads instructions use sudo for your fastbboot commands
@Thepooch alright, that took me a BIG step in the right direction, thanks!!! The "lsusb" command now shows that it's connected as "Lab126" again, BUT "adb devices" still comes back with nothing... I'm sooo close, but still so far from getting this thing right...
[email protected]:~$ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 002: ID 04fc:05d8 Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd Wireless keyboard/mouse
Bus 002 Device 002: ID 0408:03f5 Quanta Computer, Inc.
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 0bda:0186 Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 1949:0006 Lab126
[email protected]:~$ adb kill-server
[email protected]:~$ adb start-server
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
[email protected]:~$ adb devices
List of devices attached
Yeah I'm not seeing the Google driver in the list did you run the sdk and select the top two and Deselect the rest if so that's fine. Power your kindle off type sudo fastboot getvar product plug your kindle in it should power on and terminal output should be product: kindle then type sudo fastboot reboot your kindle will then reboot.
Honestly, I don't know... There was another guide (not sure exactly which one) where I had to install Eclipse and run the sdk and install drivers/platforms from there and I'm not sure exactly which ones it had me install... I tried to do it from the guide that you posted as well but for some reason the part where the sdk was supposed to open etc. didn't work as it was supposed to... The rest worked fine though... I'll have to re-check it, but hopefully that piece of information is what I've been searching for, but at the same time if it is, I'm going to feel even more "special" lol...
Edit: Not sure if the SDK is the same when using Eclipse or not, but the "Android SDK Tools" and "Android SDK Platform Tools" are my first 2 and they were already installed... Did everything you said from there,and I've been "< waiting for device >" for a good 5 minutes now... Is it always this complicated or did I just really screw things up???
Lab126 is your device booted normally or in recovery. As Lab126 you can only issue adb commands. lsusb > Bus 001 Device 005: ID 1949:0100 Lab126
Google inc. is your device in fastboot mode. As Google inc. you can only issue fastboot commands. lsusb > Bus 001 Device 005: ID 18d1:0100 Google Inc.
What seems to be the problem is, what you think to be fastboot is kind of misleading. The stock Kindle ROM has the Kindle Fire logo for its boot animation as well as the bootloader. So, if you're stuck in a boot animation bootloop it could very well seem like you're stuck in fastboot. But that's just a guess.
Enter "adb devices" and see if you're connected.
[Edit:]Also, double check your adb_usb.ini to make sure it's configured properly.
Not sure exactly who you're suggestions are meant to be towards but it fits right along with my problem, and it's put in a much more informative way than I could've put it ... How would I/is it possible for me to get into fastboot while it's still recognized as "Lab126"??? All of my files including "adb_usb.ini" are configured to the best of my knowledge...
When you open adb_usb.ini does it have 0x1949 on its own line and nothing else on that line?
And when you enter "sudo gedit /etc/udev/rules.d/51-android.rules", do you see this...
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="1949", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0006", MODE="0660", OWNER="root", GROUP="androiddev", SYMLINK+="android%n"
SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="18d1", ATTRS{idProduct}=="0100", MODE="0660", OWNER="root", GROUP="androiddev", SYMLINK+="android%n"
Yup, the only difference is on the 51 rules file, I switched "OWNER="root"" to "OWNER="CJ""...
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Yup, the only difference is on the 51 rules file, I switched "OWNER="root"" to "OWNER="CJ""...
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and you can't get adb to connect?
Not in the 9,837 times I've tried it ... Oh, and it was originally "root" until I read somewhere that it's supposed to be you're account username but I'll try to change it back and see if it makes a difference...
Hello
Im now the proud owner of a bricked first gen kindle fire. I decided to go ahead and successfully installed this ROM on my device. After messing around with the apps the screen froze, i decided to do a hard reset and now my device wont turn on and im not seeing any lights when its plugged in. After some investigation ive come to the conclusion that the device has a bootloader error of some kind. Ive tried using fire kit and the shorting trick to get around this issue but its seems that im out of my depth. Im messed around with "soupkit" and have gotten the drivers installed on my linux distro (ubuntu) howver when i run "adb devices" im not seeing my device. I occassionally see the device pop up in my listing when i run "lsusb" however.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
what you linked as a rom is not a rom unless you flashed update.zip but everything would surely go wrong if you flashed the kindle fire utility??? Power on issues are usually from a completely dead battery. It could fail to turn on depending on what you did flash if it was way off the chart incorrect. So I`m confused about your post you must clarify. You will certaily need firekit to repair if it fails to power on with a full battery pm me I will try to assist you in fixing your completely brain dead device.
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Hello
Im now the proud owner of a bricked first gen kindle fire. I decided to go ahead and successfully installed this ROM on my device. After messing around with the apps the screen froze, i decided to do a hard reset and now my device wont turn on and im not seeing any lights when its plugged in. After some investigation ive come to the conclusion that the device has a bootloader error of some kind. Ive tried using firekit and the shorting trick to get around this issue but its seems that im out of my depth. Im messed around with "soupkit" and have gotten the drivers installed on my linux distro (ubuntu) howver when i run "adb devices" im not seeing my device. I occassionally see the device pop up in my listing when i run "lsusb" however.
any help would be greatly appreciated.
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The "shorting trick" will work...but rarely on the first shot. Keep trying and don't give up.
A few things to note before trying the shorting trick:
* Be sure you aren't using a USB 3.0 port
* Make sure the power is completely off. Even if there are no outward signs of life, the device can still be on and the Firekit will fail. Hold the power button for 15 seconds or so to make sure there is no power to the device before plugging in and attempting the shorting trick.
* Be sure you fully understand the instructions in the Firekit/Rekindle threads. There is important information there that can easily be overlooked if you aren't attentive.
Unfortunately, the USBboot method is one of the few things you're completely on your own with. No one here can help you with it. That being said, it's one of those things you just need to be persistent with it. Everyone I've seen use the Firekit, has succeeded, eventually.
shorting trick again.
So I've done the shorting trick again. Connected the 3rd dot on the board to the metal case around it. Fire kit sees something obviously and my usb port pick up this:
Bus 001 Device 016: ID 0451:d00f Texas Instruments, Inc.
Still no light still no power and fire kit moves from:
waiting for OMAP44xx device...
to:
< waiting for device >
and just hangs there. I've been informed that for custom roms it will take a while, but how long is that exactly? i've left it there fro roughly about half an hour.
advice?
0beah said:
So I've done the shorting trick again. Connected the 3rd dot on the board to the metal case around it. Fire kit sees something obviously and my usb port pick up this:
Bus 001 Device 016: ID 0451:d00f Texas Instruments, Inc.
Still no light still no power and fire kit moves from:
waiting for OMAP44xx device...
to:
< waiting for device >
and just hangs there. I've been informed that for custom roms it will take a while, but how long is that exactly? i've left it there fro roughly about half an hour.
advice?
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BTW the rom i used was gotten from here
Yeah leaving it <waiting for device> really does nothing If you dont get any action within 3 or 4 mins start the procedure again. You must keep the short until it runs through as well 30 mins is overkill. Make sure you are contacting the correct test point here it is shown circled in red http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19762674&postcount=51 .
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Yeah leaving it <waiting for device> really does nothing If you dont get any action within 3 or 4 mins start the procedure again. You must keep the short until it runs through as well 30 mins is overkill. Make sure you are contacting the correct test point here it is shown circled in red http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19762674&postcount=51 .
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Yeah thats exactly what i did. Unfortunately im busy with work now but im gonna leave it plugged in and the fire kit running for the rest of the day and see if there's any change.
You can leave it plugged in for 10 years and firekit running and if your not shorting it there never will be a change.
same hinesAn
So I'm definitely not sure if I'm shorting this properly. I have set up a pin to touch the point and the frame to leave my hands free. Running some diagnostics. Not sure if its relevant but I'm in the 11.10 environ of ubuntu btw. I'm noticing the device keeps getting disconnected by the system with the following message:
device: 38 was not an MTP device
USB disconnect, device number 38
checking on some libmtp things maybe the issue is that my linux install just doesn't recognize the device?
Use the intel 86 desktop CD image http://releases.ubuntu.com/precise/
Okay so ive made a live cd off of the link provided (cant make a bootable usb at the moment). Same issue as before except now i get the following according to th logs:
[ 3824.857537] usb 1-1.2: new high-speed USB device number 24 using ehci_hcd
[ 3824.950355] usb 1-1.2: unable to get BOS descriptor
[ 3825.427367] usb 1-1.2: USB disconnect, device number 24
A live CD will not work because of persistent only a live USB has this capability sorry. You could try my iso its possible that it may work as a live CD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413358 post 7 but I have never tested use the per instructions to created the CD. Sorry for the large download but its totally prefab create boot and use nothing else needed. The way you're doing it when you reboot no Soupkit changes will be saved to the CD.
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A live CD will not work because of persistent only a live USB has this capability sorry. You could try my iso its possible that it may work as a live CD http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413358 post 7 but I have never tested use the per instructions to created the CD. Sorry for the large download but its totally prefab create boot and use nothing else needed.
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Im sorry im not following exactly why i NEED persistent? is it only the adb drivers? cause ive gotten those dld via PPA. Just would like to now out of curiosity really. Regardless i'll grab a 4gb USB ASAP.
The persistent or Casper r/w allows for changes to be save between reboots on a live USB that's why it will not work on a CD because no data including udev rules aren't preserved. Soupkit is intended to either be ran on a live USB or a full install. I recommended 12.04 because through the process of testing Soupkit well over 200 times that I found there to be some mild issues that accompanied the use of 11.10. I tested every viable distro that allowed for persistent xubuntu,kubuntu, multiple distros of Ubuntu and Linux mint mate and found that 12.04 Ubuntu and Linux mint mate 32 bit worked the very best with less hassles to the user.
rsomeoe Having
I now have 12.04 tried running the firekit tool while doing the "shorting trick". Still no change as from before. Still getting:
[ 716.828012] usb 1-2: new high-speed USB device number 8 using ehci_hcd
[ 716.960808] usb 1-2: unable to get BOS descriptor
[ 719.962054] usb 1-2: USB disconnect, device number 8
0beah said:
I now have 12.04 tried running the firekit tool while doing the "shorting trick". Still no change as from before. Still getting:
[ 716.828012] usb 1-2: new high-speed USB device number 8 using ehci_hcd
[ 716.960808] usb 1-2: unable to get BOS descriptor
[ 719.962054] usb 1-2: USB disconnect, device number 8
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So i now have a pen drive. installed soupkit. ran the firekit install on in and now im now stuck at "waiting for device:". Any assistance?
First of all, I've spent many, many hours reading everything and trying everything I could find so sincere apologies if I have missed the solution to my problem.
So I have a Kindle Fire which I got months ago and have never been able to make work. It appears to have been almost completely wiped. It can do two things as of now:
1. Be stuck in a bootloop: displays FireFireFire logo, restarts, rinse, repeat.
2. Get into TWRP
Regardless of which of these states the device is in, neither my Windows PC (which has drivers, SDK, tools etc installed) OR my Ubuntu machine (on which I used SoupKit to install the necessaries) can see the device. It doesn't show in Device Manager in Windows and neither fastboot nor adb show any entries for the device when I run them on EITHER platform and in either of the states I can get the device into.
Any input from people more experienced than me would be appreciated. I got a factory cable in the post today so if that will help I have that option available to go. Oh and finally solutions using my Ubuntu machine rather than the Windows one would be strongly preferred although I can do either if I have to.
Boot into TWRP and see if your device shows up under 'lsusb'
...if it does, then use TWRP to "reboot bootloader" and check 'lsusb' again.
Thanks for the quick reply, and sorry for my slow reply back
The device isn't showing when I run lsusb - I assume you would have mentioned if it was not going to obviously be the KF. Anyway just in case, here is the output:
Bus 001 Device 003: ID 0ac8:c33e Z-Star Microelectronics Corp.
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 04f3:0234 Elan Microelectronics Corp.
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 004 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 005 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 006 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 007 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Bus 008 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0001 Linux Foundation 1.1 root hub
Anybody got any insight as to what I should do next?
kindlesean said:
Anybody got any insight as to what I should do next?
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Is it safe to assume you don't have a factory cable?
Also, does the usb cable you're using seated tightly or is it kind of loose?
If it's loose, try this...
Enter the following command in the terminal (Linux) and try to finagle the USB to see if it is a bad connection:
Code:
while true; do lsusb | grep 'Lab126'; done
If you have a bad connection, due to the cable or USB connector, as soon as a good connection is made you will see it output to the terminal. Just remember to ctrl+c to end the loop when you're done with it.
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Hey Thanks for the very quick reply!
I actually do have a factory cable, I bought one this week So if the factory cable is likely to be the easiest way to fix things then I have it ready.
I used multiple different USB cables on the two different machines. Should I still try the thing you mentioned or is there something else I should proceed with using the factory cable?
Thanks for the help Soup.
kindlesean said:
Hey Thanks for the very quick reply!
I actually do have a factory cable, I bought one this week So if the factory cable is likely to be the easiest way to fix things then I have it ready.
I used multiple different USB cables on the two different machines. Should I still try the thing you mentioned or is there something else I should proceed with using the factory cable?
Thanks for the help Soup.
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Before I switched to the black USB cables from Amazon for their quick chargers, my device would do sort of the same thing. I had to pull up or push down on the connection before it would detect. If you have a factory cable made by Skorpn try that one to see if a connection is made. IIRC, Skorpn's factory cables fit very tightly so it might make a difference. Either way, try what I suggested earlier to rule out any hardware based issues with the USB.
I just tried what you suggested with both two different regular USB to Micro USB cables and also with my factory cable. In all cases there was no output in the terminal. I tried it both from TWRP and from the FFF logo screen (which no longer bootloops btw, it seems to just be hanging at the FFF logo now if I don't press power to get into TWRP).
Thanks again
Anyone able to help further? Situation is still the same as in my last post.
kindlesean said:
Anyone able to help further? Situation is still the same as in my last post.
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You can try to usbboot, but it would require opening your device.
soupmagnet said:
You can try to usbboot, but it would require opening your device.
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Thanks for the response.
I can open the device if necessary, right now I have a very expensive paperweight so it's not as if I have anything to lose
I assume that there are guides available for the whole procedure i.e. from opening up the device to doing the usbboot?
kindlesean said:
Thanks for the response.
I can open the device if necessary, right now I have a very expensive paperweight so it's not as if I have anything to lose
I assume that there are guides available for the whole procedure i.e. from opening up the device to doing the usbboot?
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Check the Firekit thread in the Dev section
soupmagnet said:
Check the Firekit thread in the Dev section
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Will do, thanks again Soup!
hi, I just installed the beta build of the AOSP Oreo Rom and soon after finding working-ish gapps twrp was gone, and I hadn't had a chance to root yet, and so i went to my computer to manually flash recovery but my device refuses to get recongized, i have installed latest google and universal drivers, but they dont show up for me to set them to my nexus. Im running Latest win10 on my desktop, using a known good usb cable and have switched between the only usb 2.0 ports i have (2) i've tried in normal boot state and in fastboot, but the drivers wont match up to proceed. does anyone know anything about this, is this an issue with win10 or is it something else?
Do assuming that no one has encountered this before I guess I'll just wait until a app that can root comes out for Oreo and hopefully that can get me fixed up but if in the meantime someone comes across this and actually has some insight any help would be very much appreciated.
deathblade said:
someone comes across this and actually has some insight any help would be very much appreciated.
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Since fastboot does not work then do the following:
win10 may be broken, check for flo ID = 18D1:4EE0 using alternative OS - if it still does not work then...
repair broken N7 USB port or re-seat the wide silver cable to fix USB data lines
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Thank for your suggestion, I'm downloading the iso right now, will post back after following instructions, hope this works
ok, just followed your instructions, and this is what i got
[email protected] ~ $ lsusb
Bus 001 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
Bus 003 Device 002: ID 13fe:5500 Kingston Technology Company Inc.
Bus 003 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0003 Linux Foundation 3.0 root hub
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 04f2:b40e Chicony Electronics Co., Ltd HP Truevision HD camera
Bus 002 Device 003: ID 1a40:0101 Terminus Technology Inc. Hub
Bus 002 Device 001: ID 1d6b:0002 Linux Foundation 2.0 root hub
[email protected] ~ $
I dont see the ID you are referring to
Also I reseated the cables with no change and visually inspected the port and solder joints and all seem ok, here are a few pics ( I apologise about any quality issues, I'm not a photographer) EDIT: so I verified the data connection works just fine, was able to view contents on an otg flash drive, is there anyway to use an otg flash drive to force auto install a custom recovery?
deathblade said:
EDIT: so I verified the data connection works just fine, was able to view contents on an otg flash drive
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I see that your laptop has both USB2 and USB3 ports. Please boot N7 in fastboot mode, connect it to USB2 then USB3 while checking lsusb for the ID. Note that the ports use different PC hardware and drivers and one of them appear to be either unsupported or faulty.
Also "a known good usb cable" may be good for charging but not for data transfer so just try another one.
Had a comparable issue recently due to win10 preferring some default driver over Google driver for fastboot.
k23m said:
I see that your laptop has both USB2 and USB3 ports. Please boot N7 in fastboot mode, connect it to USB2 then USB3 while checking lsusb for the ID. Note that the ports use different PC hardware and drivers and one of them appear to be either unsupported or faulty.
Also "a known good usb cable" may be good for charging but not for data transfer so just try another one.
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Ok just tried with usb 2 and 3.0 ports same result, but oddly the listing does differ from my previous, it is now show an Intel device (I assume my CPU or a chipset) that wasn't listed before. But still no Nexus. Will try with a different cables later today as I have to hunt one down (just moved)
ok, so i just found another cable (with builtin otg usb port ) and even in windows 10 it worked just fine, thank you so much for your help. the cable i was using before was an anker gold tipped nylon braided 10ft usb cable, my guess is that at 10ft it has too much resistance to actually work properly for such data based tasks. I will at some point get another (smaller) anker cable to test this theory