[Q] Broken power button: any way to boot up? - Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Backstory: My phone was water-damaged despite all flaps being closed. This resulted in power + volume up both not working. However I had a recovery installed and was able to use DOWN volume to boot into system, remapping the volume down to equal a power button (only while the phone was turned on). Next... I STUPIDLY thought that I would be able to update my firmware and boot into the system. However I wiped the recovery when doing so and there is no way to get into the system now. Any thoughts hugely appreciated.
Oh and as for warranty, I lost the usb port whilst trying to dry the bloody thing out so they haven't been very forthcoming with actually fixing my problem under warranty.
So basically, any way to either
A) Boot into system (it currently only boots into charge mode, or fastboot/flash mode)
B) Install a recovery without usb debugging (as I freshly updated the firmware and haven't been in since I'm pretty sure that option is now disabled)
C) Anything?
Would seriously appreciate any advice. And yes, I know I'm a moron.

Reboot device from fastboot to system
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
Root and install recovery without usb debugging
Use @munjeni's tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783876 since my tool requires USB debugging
Download with browser, then use root explorer or something to move the file to /data/local/tmp and apply permission 777. Open terminal emulator and write
Code:
/data/local/tmp/newroot doit
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Then you should have root & recovery :good:
By the way don't forgot, if you have locked bootloader the recovery resides in /system which is wiped during update.

zxz0O0 said:
Reboot device from fastboot to system
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
Root and install recovery without usb debugging
Then you should have root & recovery :good:
By the way don't forgot, if you have locked bootloader the recovery resides in /system which is wiped during update.
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Ah, thank you good sir! Yeah bizarrely my phone powered itself on through the power of prayer.. ha. So I was able to do it the traditional way in the end. But this is vital to know for next mishap. Cheers

freshprints said:
Backstory: My phone was water-damaged despite all flaps being closed. This resulted in power + volume up both not working. However I had a recovery installed and was able to use DOWN volume to boot into system, remapping the volume down to equal a power button (only while the phone was turned on). Next... I STUPIDLY thought that I would be able to update my firmware and boot into the system. However I wiped the recovery when doing so and there is no way to get into the system now. Any thoughts hugely appreciated.
Oh and as for warranty, I lost the usb port whilst trying to dry the bloody thing out so they haven't been very forthcoming with actually fixing my problem under warranty.
So basically, any way to either
A) Boot into system (it currently only boots into charge mode, or fastboot/flash mode)
B) Install a recovery without usb debugging (as I freshly updated the firmware and haven't been in since I'm pretty sure that option is now disabled)
C) Anything?
Would seriously appreciate any advice. And yes, I know I'm a moron.
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Hi freshprints,
i have the same problem as yours, can you tell me in details what you did to solve your problem?
thanks

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Unroot with broken power button

I've been trying to follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835971
But in order to go into bootloader, i need to hold volume down and power (Which is broke)...
What i tried was, "adb reboot bootloader"
which goes in bootloader but doesn't scan like the guide says... and from there i'm lost.
Any help is appreciated.
oh wow. so you cannot manipulate your power button at all? no tweaking or pushing in with something else (is the button still there or did it break off?
warning -- do not do this -- im just trying to be helpful but I am probably not.... dont do this on my account.
well im looking in TJWorld... please dont do this without a real dev taking a look at this
http://tjworld.net/wiki/Android/HTC/Vision/BootProcess#FastBootRestart (Chain Operating System down 1/4 of the way)
in so many words connect serial-usb-to control Hboot (need linux host)
screen /dev/ttyUSBO
press enter till you see "hboot"
and then basically I guess just like in GOTO language
gotofastboot
or
gotohboot
and then theres OEM Reboot Codes
-reboot=oem-1F Regular reboot
--reboot=oem-42 HBoot menu
--reboot=oem-74 In some indeterminate state, for all intents and purposes powered off or just plain dead
--reboot=oem-76 Wipe data and cache (factory reset) Amber and Green LEDs flash whilst it is doing it, then the device reboots
--reboot=oem-78 ??
I hope this helps at all..
The buttons there, you can press it as hard as you want but nothing. Just no response
I have this exact problem!! It's been sitting in my room collecting dust. If anyone can find a fix.. a cup of coffee on me!
My power button is also in perfect condition, I've compared it to another G2 and the button's "press feel" is exactly the same.
why dont you just remap the keyboard and map the camera button as power
^^ i thought the power button combo is not remappable....
and that Its only mapped within android not for the default system combos
Do you have CWM? If so, the phone should turn on when it is plugged into a power source.
^^ Do have CWM, problem is not the phone turning on... the problem is I have no usable power key to follow the guide to unroot and put a stock rom on so i can send it in for warranty.
Using keyboard I can turn on the screen so thats do-able... but restoring to stock + removing root is what I'm trying to ultimately achieve.
i think theres an app thts called quick boot maybe tht could help...
Could you not flash the zip file from within rom manager. By selecting install rom from SD Card, you avoid needing to use powerbutton to get into bootloader. Correct me if you cant do this.
I tried flashing from CWM and error... rom manager didn't reboot it to CWM to flash, so not sure what to do.
This is what I have tried --
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
on hex editor the version is 1.19.531.1, and it already was so i didn't need to change it. But when i try putting that zip through cwm it doesn't work.
I've tried adb reboot bootloader , but it doesn't scan for PC10IMG which i downloaded from the guides....
Torob said:
I tried flashing from CWM and error... rom manager didn't reboot it to CWM to flash, so not sure what to do.
This is what I have tried --
PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
on hex editor the version is 1.19.531.1, and it already was so i didn't need to change it. But when i try putting that zip through cwm it doesn't work.
I've tried adb reboot bootloader , but it doesn't scan for PC10IMG which i downloaded from the guides....
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Which version CWM have you got on there? If its 3.0 I dont think you can flash a froyo rom with that. You would have to install an earlier version.
You can remap the power button with the button remapper app it cost 1.04$ it works fine for me even if you turn off your phone u can use camera button to turn it on, I got the app for free if u dnt want to spend but I cannot post the apk I'm using my phone right now just search it on google beansoft button remapper
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11021708#post11021708
My posted app.. hope this helps
i don't think remapping keys will work. It's a hardcoded thing the power+volume key during boot. What i don't get is the fact that hboot doesn't find the file. did you rename it to PC10IMG.zip?
thats the only filename hboot understands as an update or new rom. (Be shure to follow the original guide)
edit: tried myselve.. it doesn't go to hboot does it.. you have to select with powerkey
how can we just make the phone crash? to leave no trace of root or anything of the sort.
Possible solution
Hi !
While I am still thinking about a solution how you could boot into hboot (by using adb reboot bootloader you boot into fastboot mode and not hboot mode) the following might be a solution.
I can not test it because I don't have windows but this is what might work:
1. You need windows and you need the USB drivers from HTC Sync (You can get that here http://www.htc.com/uk/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=325&act=sd&cat=all
2. You need a Desire Z RUU:
You can get one from here http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision
Select any WWE I would probably use RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.22.405.1_Radio_12.26.60.1301_26.02.00.24_M2_release_151197_signed.exe
3. You need the G2 Stock ROM zip, i.e PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip
The procedure is the following:
1. Install the HTC Sync so that you have the USB Drivers installed
2. Start the RUU and let it do it's job until the Welcome Screen apears.
At this moment you should have a directory in C:\C:\Documents and Settings\<your user>\Local Settings\Temp\{some-CLSID}\{another-CLSID} that contains a file called rom.zip.
Delete this file and copy the PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1_Radio_12.21.60.09b_26.02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip to the directory and rename it to rom.zip
3. Connect you phone to the USB and on the welcome screen check the checkbox and continue.
If I am right the RUU should update your phone using the G2 rom.
As said, I am blind driving cause I ain't got Windows but this might work.
have fun Guhl
ACMilan07 said:
how can we just make the phone crash? to leave no trace of root or anything of the sort.
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Well there is an option if you do have the engineering hboot installed.
DO NOT TRY THIS BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECOVERY FROM THIS BRICK
1. boot the phone into fastboot mode by using
Code:
adb boot bootloader
2. use fastboot do completely erase the emmc
Code:
fastboot oem fdisk_emmc
After this the phone will be completely erased and will not even know that it is a phone anymore. You can send it in and have it replaced and no one will ever know how your phone got bricked like this
And again: There is no way to recover from this state !!!
Torob said:
I've been trying to follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835971
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Last thing I wanted to add is that the probably better way to unroot and go back S-ON, CID and restore SIM-Lock is described in the wiki: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Returning_to_Stock
guhl99 said:
Well there is an option if you do have the engineering hboot installed.
DO NOT TRY THIS BECAUSE THERE IS NO RECOVERY FROM THIS BRICK
1. boot the phone into fastboot mode by using
Code:
adb boot bootloader
2. use fastboot do completely erase the emmc
Code:
fastboot oem fdisk_emmc
After this the phone will be completely erased and will not even know that it is a phone anymore. You can send it in and have it replaced and no one will ever know how your phone got bricked like this
And again: There is no way to recover from this state !!!
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SO THIS WILL WORK?? THERES NO WAY FOR THEM TO FIND OUT IT WAS EVER ROOTED??? im in shock, seriously?
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DOES NOT WORK. Anything else specific?
ACMilan07 said:
SO THIS WILL WORK?? THERES NO WAY FOR THEM TO FIND OUT IT WAS EVER ROOTED??? im in shock, seriously?
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DOES NOT WORK. Anything else specific?
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This does not work?
Do you have the engineering hboot installed? (hboot or fastboot has to say VISION PVT ENG S-OFF)
Does
Code:
fastboot oem ?
show INFOfdisk_emmc ?

[Q] Clockwork Recovery

Hi, My DHD volume buttons no longer work and I've been reticent to send it off to get fixed as I can do with out the volume controls as opposed to being without a phone for 2-3 weeks.
However I used Rom manager to boot into CWR and was in the process of upgrading to revolution 5.2.4 from 5.1.8.
I ran the full wipe script then my fat fingers rebooted the phone rather than flashing the rom.
I now cant get back into CWR to flash the new rom. It just sits at the boot logo, obviously as all other partitions have been wiped.
Is there any other way I can force the phone to boot into CWR, perhaps using the sdk tools or similar?
I've tried adb devices, but it doesnt show up. Is there an external way to force the phone into flashing a new ROM or booting into CWRM ?
Thanks
Ron
I would like to help, first lets try using adb, command would be adb reboot recovery
Hi, thanks for the help.
As mentioned in OP. I have powered the phone on and have have already attempted this, but the device is not recognised by adb.
tools>adb reboot recovery
error: device not found
My question is how to get the device to be recognised if its simply sitting at the boot image?
R
Sorry I over looked that, it seems to me if adb (which is an sdk tool) won't recognize the device as being attached, i don't see any other sdk tool doing any different, also as far as I know there is no alternate method to scrolling through the boot loader that would allow you to choose recovery and flash a zip other then the volume keys , so it seems the solution is, to send the phone off, get the volume keys fixed, and then you will be able to get back into the boot loader, and select recovery, and reflash a rom. Other than that, I don't see any other method, if adb doesn't recognize the device as being plugged in, I am assuming you attempted to boot into boot loader as well, and see if adb recognized the device?
EDIT: stupid question you can't boot into boot loader without volume key
I just want to confirm that I need do nothing else other than configure the sdk and ENV path etc, such that if i can run adb and get the deafult output, eg switches fr command line options etc...
then all I should need to do is turn phone on and connect via usb to computer. I dont need to edit any config files for specific phone versions or whatnot?
If not then Ill try and bring it to a vodaphone shop and see if they can fix the volume button...
R
if you get the volume buttons fixed, we don't even need adb, I was simply thinking adb since your volume buttons are broken. Once the volume buttons are fixed, you simply need to boot into boot loader, then to recovery, mount USB mass storage, put a new rom on there, wipe the phone, flash the rom and your good
Good luck mate, do some mediation meanwhile and learn to keep patience, so when your phone is back, you can treat it gently while in the recovery.
You will be alright once your vol keys are fixed.

Nexus 7 2013 stuck at Google screen

So, I was using my Nexus during my class today and it was working great.
After class, I walked to my next class with the tablet in my hand, I did not drop it or anything, when I got to my next class the lock screen was unresponsive.
I was still able to take a screen shot, so the tablet wasn't frozen, but the touch screen was not working at all. All of the hardware buttons worked fine.
I let it sit for about 2 hours and the problem persisted.
I just did a soft reset, holding the power button down for 10 seconds, and it shutdown and rebooted, but its now stuck on the Google screen.
Anyone know what is wrong or how I can fix it?
Thank you
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381582
krazzyjman said:
So, I was using my Nexus during my class today and it was working great.
After class, I walked to my next class with the tablet in my hand, I did not drop it or anything, when I got to my next class the lock screen was unresponsive.
I was still able to take a screen shot, so the tablet wasn't frozen, but the touch screen was not working at all. All of the hardware buttons worked fine.
I let it sit for about 2 hours and the problem persisted.
I just did a soft reset, holding the power button down for 10 seconds, and it shutdown and rebooted, but its now stuck on the Google screen.
Anyone know what is wrong or how I can fix it?
Thank you
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Return it.
You have a defective unit.
[email protected] said:
Return it.
You have a defective unit.
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Another one of many. ASUS quality control FTW.
anjelika said:
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381582
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This thread doesn't work for me since my nexus is in a bricked like state
hard reset ?
hard reset always works for me. 20 seconds
krazzyjman said:
This thread doesn't work for me since my nexus is in a bricked like state
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Have you tried entering bootloader?
[Info] Guide to entering safe mode, bootloader, stock recovery
I really doubt you are in bricked mode or it wouldn't even show google. If it is stuck on google it is having trouble loading the OS.
Most likely you can go into fastboot mode and just flash your /system and it will begin working again with no loss of data.
sfhub said:
Have you tried entering bootloader?
[Info] Guide to entering safe mode, bootloader, stock recovery
I really doubt you are in bricked mode or it wouldn't even show google. If it is stuck on google it is having trouble loading the OS.
Most likely you can go into fastboot mode and just flash your /system and it will begin working again with no loss of data.
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My problem is I can't turn the tablet off. When I hold the power button it just restarts.
Also I tried the hard reset and it does nothing. Just stays on the Google screen
Is your device rooted? If not that is just rediculous on asus's part
slamdunksaliby said:
Is your device rooted? If not that is just rediculous on asus's part
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My device is not rooted at all.
I've had it for 2 days.
I have to say, I am very disappointed in all of these issues.
I would return it..I'm sorry to hear that I have had troubles myself with two devices so far
krazzyjman said:
My problem is I can't turn the tablet off. When I hold the power button it just restarts.
Also I tried the hard reset and it does nothing. Just stays on the Google screen
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Did you specifically try to get into bootloader mode using the post I mentioned.
You need to Press Power+VolDown continuously until the bootloader menu comes up?
The fact that you are getting to the Google screen at all means your bootloader is still working so I find it hard to understand why you wouldn't be able to get into bootloader mode.
sfhub said:
Did you specifically try to get into bootloader mode using the post I mentioned.
You need to Press Power+VolDown continuously until the bootloader menu comes up?
The fact that you are getting to the Google screen at all means your bootloader is still working so I find it hard to understand why you wouldn't be able to get into bootloader mode.
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It was not working, but my tablet just died and I was able to charge and get into the bootloader.
Now to see if it will work.
sfhub said:
Did you specifically try to get into bootloader mode using the post I mentioned.
You need to Press Power+VolDown continuously until the bootloader menu comes up?
The fact that you are getting to the Google screen at all means your bootloader is still working so I find it hard to understand why you wouldn't be able to get into bootloader mode.
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What do I do once into the bootloader mode?
Start, restart bootloader, or recovery?
krazzyjman said:
What do I do once into the bootloader mode?
Start, restart bootloader, or recovery?
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Well since you are getting stuck on Google, that means your ROM (/system) is not loading.
I would flash boot.img and system.img from the factory restore.
http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor
The restore is in .tar.gz format and within the tar there is a zip file. Within that zip file is boot.img and system.img. You need to extract those (ungzip, then untar, then unzip) and place them in your adb directory.
Boot your tablet into bootloader mode, connect the USB cable, make sure it is recognized as android bootloader interface.
Type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
assuming no errors
fastboot reboot
If on the reboot you still get stuck, push and hold Power for 30-60 seconds and try again.
Fails a second time, something more serious is probably wrong.
If you get stuck on X instead of Google, that means something may be wrong with your user data. Try the 60 second reboot thing again. If it is still stuck on X, boot into recovery and do a wipe data factory reset. See previous post for how to get into recovery.
sfhub said:
Well since you are getting stuck on Google, that means your ROM (/system) is not loading.
I would flash boot.img and system.img from the factory restore.
http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor
The restore is in .tar.gz format and within the tar there is a zip file. Within that zip file is boot.img and system.img. You need to extract those (ungzip, then untar, then unzip) and place them in your adb directory.
Boot your tablet into bootloader mode, connect the USB cable, make sure it is recognized as android bootloader interface.
Type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
assuming no errors
fastboot reboot
If on the reboot you still get stuck, push and hold Power for 30-60 seconds and try again.
Fails a second time, something more serious is probably wrong.
If you get stuck on X instead of Google, that means something may be wrong with your user data. Try the 60 second reboot thing again. If it is still stuck on X, boot into recovery and do a wipe data factory reset. See previous post for how to get into recovery.
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Where am I typing in those lines?
And all the files I need are in the download link?
sfhub said:
Well since you are getting stuck on Google, that means your ROM (/system) is not loading.
I would flash boot.img and system.img from the factory restore.
http://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#razor
The restore is in .tar.gz format and within the tar there is a zip file. Within that zip file is boot.img and system.img. You need to extract those (ungzip, then untar, then unzip) and place them in your adb directory.
Boot your tablet into bootloader mode, connect the USB cable, make sure it is recognized as android bootloader interface.
Type
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
assuming no errors
fastboot reboot
If on the reboot you still get stuck, push and hold Power for 30-60 seconds and try again.
Fails a second time, something more serious is probably wrong.
If you get stuck on X instead of Google, that means something may be wrong with your user data. Try the 60 second reboot thing again. If it is still stuck on X, boot into recovery and do a wipe data factory reset. See previous post for how to get into recovery.
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I figured out where to type, but I have to unlock my bootloader?
I have no way to enable usb debugging since I cant tun on the device, right?
krazzyjman said:
I have no way to enable usb debugging since I cant tun on the device, right?
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You don't need to enable USB debugging for fastboot mode.
You just need to press Power+VolDown until you get into the bootloader. That is fastboot mode. It will install Android Bootloader Interface (usb debugging does android debug bridge interface)
I actually didn't realize you weren't unlocked. If that is the case, the unlock process will erase your userdata, so you might as well just do the full factory restore.
First goto bootloader mode using Power+VolDown and connect USB, type
fastboot oem unlock
You'll see a question on the tablet screen, Press VolUp to go to yes and Power to select.
On the command prompt in windows, you should see it erase userdata and cache.
On the bootloader screen it should have "Start" highlighted (if not, use VolDown to cycle until you see "Start"). Press Power to accept. You should see Google, then it'll go into recovery and format userdata and cache. It'll then try to boot and since /system is having issues, you'll be stuck in Google again.
Go back into bootloader mode, hold Power+VolDown for a while until you see the bootloader screen.
Now grab the factory image as above, gunzip, untar, and you should have a folder razor-jss15j
Copy these files from your adb directory to the razor-jss15j directory
adb.exe
fastboot.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
AdbWinUsbApi.dll
In command prompt in the razor-jss15j directory, type
flash-all
It should output a bunch of stuff, essentially writing a factory image to your tablet.
When it is done, it'll reboot and hopefully you'll get the initial setup window.
I wrote this up from memory, so hopefully I didn't forget stuff. If something doesn't seem right just ask.
Thanks for all of your help.
It really means a lot you took the time to help me.
I'm going to Best Buy today and I am going to see if I can do an exchange.
If not, I will try this later.
Again, thank you

Phone might be bricked. Need help to find a solution!

Hello everyone! Complete dumbass here!
I was following the guide to root my razer phone. I've had it for a couple months, and decided to root it. I followed the guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/razer-phone/how-to/twrp-magisk-fullproof-guide-razers-wifi-t3756137
After a couple bumps in the road, such as fastboot commands not working, not being recognized, etc. I finally was able to unlock bootloader and install twrp. But it was #9 that got me stuck again.
"9.) Once in recovery, go to the install button, and select Install Zip, and select Magisk-v16.0.zip."
In recovery, adb devices and fastboot devices yielded no devices attached. Doing a search, I came across another forum post where it states the sdcard is encrypted and can't be accessed in twrp, and the fix is to do something like "Wipe>Wipe Data> Type Yes" and that should factory set the card. I did this and rebooted the device. I waited for a half hour for the animated PixelFloatingInACircle logo to be done with it's floating in a circle, but ended up going to bed and letting it die. Woke up this morning, plugged it in, got the razer logo splash screen with the orange text telling me of my impending doom, then went back to the animation. I let my dog out and came back and it was still on. I unplugged it and am letting it die again to see if there's another solution.
I'm wondering if anyone else came across this issue, and if so, how did they fix it? Any help would be appreciated.
Use the factory images in the developer portal. You have to manually install the fastboot driver or you won't see the phone in fastboot devices. After that you can flash_all.bat.
PS: if you just want root you can use magisk installer to patch the boot image (from the factory images) and then flash the patched_image.img. That's it, now you have root via magisk
waiflih said:
Use the factory images in the developer portal. You have to manually install the fastboot driver or you won't see the phone in fastboot devices. After that you can flash_all.bat.
PS: if you just want root you can use magisk installer to patch the boot image (from the factory images) and then flash the patched_image.img. That's it, now you have root via magisk
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The problem is when I try to enter download/recovery mode after charging the battery a little, it doesn't go to that menu. Instead, it skips right to the particle logo, and that's where it hangs.
The only guide I saw was the one I listed. Is there a guide for this magisk installer?(Ya know, in case I figure the first problem out, so I might try my hand at potentially creating another)
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons.
Edit: the button combination is power+vol+ for about 10-15 seconds, and the phone will reboot. You have to connect the phone via usb cable (before rebooting) to the computer (the only thing i'm not sure is if you have to have the fastboot drivers in the pc installed previously or if you can do it after entering fastboot) and just after the screen goes black while hard rebooting you have to release all the buttons and then press and hold the vol- button. The combination of vol- and the usb cable on boot seems to trigger fastboot mode.
I think the guide is in the guides forum, but the way it worked for me was without twrp:
- install magisk manager from this link -> https://github.com/topjohnwu/MagiskManager/releases/download/v5.7.0/MagiskManager-v5.7.0.apk
- push your boot.img (the easiest way is getting it from the factory image corresponding to the firmware you are using) to the sdcard
- open magisk manager -> install -> patch image only -> boot.img
- this will generate a patched_boot.img in /sdcard/MagiskManager
- copy that file to your pc
- go to fastboot and flash that patched image: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- enjoy root, and you can use magisk hide for apps that don't like root
Regards
waiflih said:
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons
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Tried this originally after I let it die the first time. It still boot to the animation logo.
Bloodeagle said:
Tried this originally after I let it die the first time. It still boot to the animation logo.
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Read the edit, I found that the trigger is having the usb cable connected to the pc. Try that, or you can also try to adb while the device is booting (particles logo). Sometimes adb is responsive even when booting. There you can try to adb reboot bootloader
waiflih said:
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons.
Edit: the button combination is power+vol+ for about 10-15 seconds, and the phone will reboot. You have to connect the phone via usb cable (before rebooting) to the computer (the only thing i'm not sure is if you have to have the fastboot drivers in the pc installed previously or if you can do it after entering fastboot) and just after the screen goes black while hard rebooting you have to release all the buttons and then press and hold the vol- button. The combination of vol- and the usb cable on boot seems to trigger fastboot mode.
I think the guide is in the guides forum, but the way it worked for me was without twrp:
- install magisk manager from this link -> https://github.com/topjohnwu/MagiskManager/releases/download/v5.7.0/MagiskManager-v5.7.0.apk
- push your boot.img (the easiest way is getting it from the factory image corresponding to the firmware you are using) to the sdcard
- open magisk manager -> install -> patch image only -> boot.img
- this will generate a patched_boot.img in /sdcard/MagiskManager
- copy that file to your pc
- go to fastboot and flash that patched image: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- enjoy root, and you can use magisk hide for apps that don't like root
Regards
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Progress! Got it into download mode. I have the boot.img I got from razer, should I push that and see if it boots normally?
Bloodeagle said:
Progress! Got it into download mode. I have the boot.img I got from razer, should I push that and see if it boots normally?
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As you already wiped the data partition, you should use the flash_all script. But yes, you can try flashing each partition
waiflih said:
As you already wiped the data partition, you should use the flash_all script. But yes, you can try flashing each partition
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I moved the flash_all script into the tools folder and after a little while, the phone booted up into setup! After a couple taps, I've realized the wifi isn't working, which I know is a known issue. I'm gonna let it sit for the night and finish it in the morning!
EDIT : Soooo, I know I said I was going to bed, but I decided to fix the wifi issue, which in turn, also rooted my phone. I've downloaded the root checker, and it confirms it! Thanks so much Waiflih! You rock!
Hi guys, it seems I'm having the same problem and basically after unlocking my bootloader and flashing twrp to both of my slots I'm stuck on "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" booting up infinitely.
The USB plug in and holding the volume - button doesn't bring up "download mode" and no matter what buttons I try and press on my phone my computer doesn't recognize ANYTHING connected to it anymore.
Bloodeagle, how did you manage to get "download mode" back onto your phone? it seems like mine refuses to do anything like download mode.
saberhashemi said:
Hi guys, it seems I'm having the same problem and basically after unlocking my bootloader and flashing twrp to both of my slots I'm stuck on "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" booting up infinitely.
The USB plug in and holding the volume - button doesn't bring up "download mode" and no matter what buttons I try and press on my phone my computer doesn't recognize ANYTHING connected to it anymore.
Bloodeagle, how did you manage to get "download mode" back onto your phone? it seems like mine refuses to do anything like download mode.
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Have you tried holding few combinations of different butt9ns for a minute or two to see if that results in you getting in downl9ad mode?

Question 9 Pro crashed to lockscreen on loop, forced reboot and will no longer boot

hey, i have a completely stock 9 pro, i was texting someone and sending them pictures from the night but while i was doing that the phone suddenly crashed to the lock screen over and over again. so i just hard rebooted it since it was completely unresponsive and just crashing on the lock screen and now it will not even boot up it just shows the oneplus log and a field to put in a password and after entering the password its looking to format the phone and probably factory reset the whole device i was hoping that there would be some way to use adb to get my photos back since i didnt get a chance to save or send them and it would be a real bummer if they were gone. not enough to pay 1000s of dollar but enough that i would spend time playing with adb to recover them. im very familiar with commandline and adb but i dont know of a way to get in without unlocking the bootloader first.... any help would be very much appreciated.
Can you manage to boot into fastboot and try some things there?
Setup platform tools (let me know if you do not have it setup) and then boot into fastboot. Connect your device to your computer and try out the following commands :
fastboot getvar current-slot
If this outputs something like :
current-slot: b
Then run the following command :
fastboot --set-active=a
otherwise, run the following command :
fastboot --set-active=b
After this is done, reboot your device by running :
fastboot reboot
Like the original poster above. my completely stock OP9P (with all official updates installed) is stuck in a bool loop in which it displays the 1+ logo for a fraction of a sec, then reboots. I believe this was the result of the phone being unlocked in my pocket and something happening. When I pulled the phone out of my pocket, there was a message about a corruption in the OS on the screen.
I am able to get it to boot to fastboot by holding the Vol +&- buttons during the boot cycle, but I don't know how to recover the OS.
Can anyone help guide me or point me at a thread with tools that I can try?
Thanks, in advance.
I never set bios or lockscreen passwords, or encrypt data drives. You are the one most likely to be locked out, sometimes through no fault of your own. People will steal these devices regardless if they're locked or not; physical security is the only type of security that works.
wjcrabtree said:
Like the original poster above. my completely stock OP9P (with all official updates installed) is stuck in a bool loop in which it displays the 1+ logo for a fraction of a sec, then reboots. I believe this was the result of the phone being unlocked in my pocket and something happening. When I pulled the phone out of my pocket, there was a message about a corruption in the OS on the screen.
I am able to get it to boot to fastboot by holding the Vol +&- buttons during the boot cycle, but I don't know how to recover the OS.
Can anyone help guide me or point me at a thread with tools that I can try?
Thanks, in advance.
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When you enter the Bootloader (fastboot as you call it), and by navigating with the volume buttons, choose the "reboot to recovery" and confirm with the power button. This will reboot you to the recovery, and from there you can again use the Volume buttons to navigate and choose to wipe your data/phone.
This will format your internal storage, so your data is lost, but it will most likely help you with the issue you have. Another solution would be to use the MSM tools and "unbrick" the phone from EDL. Just by getting into recovery and formating your phone should do the trick, if not, MSM will fix it since it is the unbrick tool.
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When you enter the Bootloader (fastboot as you call it), and by navigating with the volume buttons, choose the "reboot to recovery" and confirm with the power button. This will reboot you to the recovery, and from there you can again use the Volume buttons to navigate and choose to wipe your data/phone.
This will format your internal storage, so your data is lost, but it will most likely help you with the issue you have. Another solution would be to use the MSM tools and "unbrick" the phone from EDL. Just by getting into recovery and formating your phone should do the trick, if not, MSM will fix it since it is the unbrick tool.
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Thank you for the response. Sorry for the bad nomenclature. It's been a long time since I have used anything except stock. (Go all the way back to the custom ROMs on my Note 4)
I've tried that. Booting to recovery puts it right back into the boot loop.
It seems like there's a way to sideload the stock OS, but I can't find a cohesive, step-by-step guide that'll walk a N00B like me through.
wjcrabtree said:
Thank you for the response. Sorry for the bad nomenclature. It's been a long time since I have used anything except stock. (Go all the way back to the custom ROMs on my Note 4)
I've tried that. Booting to recovery puts it right back into the boot loop.
It seems like there's a way to sideload the stock OS, but I can't find a cohesive, step-by-step guide that'll walk a N00B like me through.
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There is no way to sideload it with a locked bootloader. Your only way out now is the MSM tool.
Follow these two links:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op9pro-repository-of-msm-unbrick-tools-tmo-eu-glo-in.4272549/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4180837/
wjcrabtree said:
Thank you for the response. Sorry for the bad nomenclature. It's been a long time since I have used anything except stock. (Go all the way back to the custom ROMs on my Note 4)
I've tried that. Booting to recovery puts it right back into the boot loop.
It seems like there's a way to sideload the stock OS, but I can't find a cohesive, step-by-step guide that'll walk a N00B like me through.
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You can't do a factory reset from there?
It's rare but a SEU can corrupt any part of the flash memory. It causes no physical damage but the altered memory cells will need reset.
I think the best way to recover is MSM tool for youre specific model phone.
My phone power off by it self after watching a video on a received link with whatsapp.
Nothing workt beside MSM. I factory reset, downgrade rom. flash-reflash rom's.
MSM wipe all in youre phone.
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There is no way to sideload it with a locked bootloader. Your only way out now is the MSM tool.
Follow these two links:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op9pro-repository-of-msm-unbrick-tools-tmo-eu-glo-in.4272549/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4180837/
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Thank you so much!!
Sorry for the slow reply, but I haven't had time to deal with the problem because of work. I'll be looking into this today.
ekin_strops said:
There is no way to sideload it with a locked bootloader. Your only way out now is the MSM tool.
Follow these two links:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/op9pro-repository-of-msm-unbrick-tools-tmo-eu-glo-in.4272549/
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...l-to-restore-your-device-to-oxygenos.4180837/
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Ho Lee Sheet! I finally got around to dedicating serious time to working on this.
I had to jack-around with it quite a bit to get Windows 11 to load the proper drivers so that the phone would be recognized, but: BOOM! BACK IN BUSINESS!
Thank you so much for the guidance.

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