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JJbdoggg said:
I used the xperia root tool to root my phone and everything was great until I decided to flash a kernel.
The phone won't turn on when i press the power button it vibrates and nothing happens.
I can enter fastboot and flashmode but anything I try to flash fails.
I would really appreciate some help, thanks.
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As far as I know you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom kernel. You can find answers in the Q&a, help and troubleshooting thread. Lots of topics on rooting and stuff. Just use search.
Best regards,
Coempi
Coempi said:
As far as I know you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom kernel. You can find answers in the Q&a, help and troubleshooting thread. Lots of topics on rooting and stuff. Just use search.
Best regards,
Coempi
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Can't you read? His phone is bricked, there is nothing we can do! [/s]
JJbdoggg said:
I used the xperia root tool to root my phone and everything was great until I decided to flash a kernel.
The phone won't turn on when i press the power button it vibrates and nothing happens.
I can enter fastboot and flashmode but anything I try to flash fails.
I would really appreciate some help, thanks.
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So you bricked your phone huh? That's a shame. I've only bricked a phone once, back in 2007 I accidentally wiped the NAND completely on my Sony Ericsson Z800i, and then rebooted it...
So, are you gonna buy a new Z1 Compact or are you done with Z1 Compacts now that you've bricked yours?
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Can't you read? His phone is bricked, there is nothing we can do! [/s]
So you bricked your phone huh? That's a shame. I've only bricked a phone once, back in 2007 I accidentally wiped the NAND completely on my Sony Ericsson Z800i, and then rebooted it...
So, are you gonna buy a new Z1 Compact or are you done with Z1 Compacts now that you've bricked yours?
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I don't agree. He can try flashing the original ROM via fastboot. He can do some research in the thread I pointed out. No need to give up just yet. And no need to be so rude, if someone tries to help.
Best regards, Coempi
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I don't agree. He can try flashing the original ROM via fastboot. He can do some research in the thread I pointed out. No need to give up just yet. And no need to be so rude, if someone tries to help.
Best regards, Coempi
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Alright, I was a bit rude, but people keep using the word bricked wrong and it annoys me.
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Alright, I was a bit rude, but people keep using the word bricked wrong and it annoys me.
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Yes. But it wasn't me. Still I think it can be called a soft brick, maybe.
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Yes. But it wasn't me. Still I think it can be called a soft brick, maybe.
Best regards, Coempi
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I know it wasn't you, I was just sarcastically reminding you that his phone is "bricked" (hence the [/s] at the end). But it was uncalled for anyway, My apologies all round.
Possible phone states the way I see it:
Brick - Literally unfixable.
Soft brick - Broken but fixable with special tools.
Not booting - OPs phone.
People shouldn't be assessing their phones as "bricked" because it implies there's no point to their post.
Coempi said:
As far as I know you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom kernel. You can find answers in the Q&a, help and troubleshooting thread. Lots of topics on rooting and stuff. Just use search.
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Coempi
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Hi, thanks for your helpful response (unlike many others in this thread). Please could you link me directly to the thread you mentioned as I cannot find it.
JJbdoggg said:
Hi, thanks for your helpful response (unlike many others in this thread). Please could you link me directly to the thread you mentioned as I cannot find it.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/help
It's the same where you posted your question. I'm sure you will find a solution to your problem there.
Best regards, Coempi
Could be completely unhelpful but I had similar after I rooted mine, I hard reset the phone holding the off switch down where the sim card goes and all was good. Sorry if youve tried that.
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I cannot get past the start up screen! I have the CDMA diamond used
HSPL057 and attempted to update to SWIFTBL WWE DIAMOND ROM V7.5 (FULL) And now it will not go past the boot up screen!! What can I do?
you installed a GSM rom.
you need to do more reading.
1) Reading would have told you the differences between the devices and would have informed you you need hte correct one for your device.
2) you're not the only one who has done this if you do a search you will find how to recover from this issue.
3) i cant stress enough to read first do later. it helps you prevent situations like this.
Thanks for your help
The instructions said it was for SPRINT CDMA devices, that is what I have- I have searched all through out these posts and cannot find out how to recover from this. Can you please help if you know how?
todaytoo said:
The instructions said it was for SPRINT CDMA devices, that is what I have- I have searched all through out these posts and cannot find out how to recover from this. Can you please help if you know how?
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Wouldn't believe it would say so. Link us to what you're referring to!
All is not lost..
todaytoo said:
I cannot get past the start up screen! I have the CDMA diamond used
HSPL057 and attempted to update to SWIFTBL WWE DIAMOND ROM V7.5 (FULL) And now it will not go past the boot up screen!! What can I do?
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Hi todaytoo.
Don't worry if you can get the bootloader screen just re flash a CMDA ROM from these Diamond forums.
(enter Bootloader by pushing the reset button while holding volume down key on the side)
Hope this helps ya out.
Try here for a CDMA ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=430486
I can get into the bootloader screen
Thank you !!! Once I make it to there, do you know where steps are to fix my problem? I have been searching this fourm for hours before I worked up the courage to ask...or throw this phone at the wall
todaytoo said:
Thank you !!! Once I make it to there, do you know where steps are to fix my problem? I have been searching this fourm for hours before I worked up the courage to ask...or throw this phone at the wall
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Once in bootloader mode connect to your PC via usb lead, wait for drivers to load, then
run a CDMA ROM.
Which CDMA ROM is best to use
I want to make sure that I chose one that will work this time....please suggest one..and Thank you sooo much!!!!!!!!!
todaytoo said:
I want to make sure that I chose one that will work this time....please suggest one..and Thank you sooo much!!!!!!!!!
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Please read my above post todaytoo, I listed a CDMA there.
I must be retarded
I read your post, but dont see any CDMA ROM on it...
todaytoo said:
I read your post, but dont see any CDMA ROM on it...
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I guess your kinda stressed at this point, so here is the line from my post
"Try here for a CDMA ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=430486"
You are correct!! BIG TIME
Thank you so much for your quick help. I am downloading this right now. So once I download, connect via activesync, run the ROM and I should be back in business?
Nearly there..
todaytoo said:
Thank you so much for your quick help. I am downloading this right now. So once I download, connect via activesync, run the ROM and I should be back in business?
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Fingers crossed yes...
Read all the posts from the CDMA ROM page to get feedback and questions answered etc, and do a little more research via the "Search this forums" button before posting a query.
I guess we all started as XDA newbie's, so don't worry.
Got to log off now todaytoo.
Best of luck, will catch up on forums tomorrow.
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Fingers crossed yes...
Read all the posts from the CDMA ROM page to get feedback and questions answered etc, and do a little more research via the "Search this forums" button before posting a query.
I guess we all started as XDA newbie's, so don't worry.
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Just 2 questions I think this was a good example.
Where is the CDMA Rom page?
What ROM exactly did you install? (todaytoo)
ok...its not working
ok, im at the bootload screen...I can connect to active sync. I downloaded the CDMA ROM it came in .rar format I changed to it .exe at when i run the ROM it does not do anything....
ok, now its not connecting to activsync....
Is there a trick that im not doing?
renamed a .rar file to an .exe ...new to computing?
You need to unpack/extract the rar file, just like a zip file.
Use winrar, when extracted all the goodies will be revealed!
/Psudo
wow...dont know where my head was
ok, so i have extracted it correctly....my device will still not conntec to active sync...when i plug it in from the bootscreen it changes to USB but activesync cannot find the device....any suggestions
todaytoo said:
ok, so i have extracted it correctly....my device will still not conntec to active sync...when i plug it in from the bootscreen it changes to USB but activesync cannot find the device....any suggestions
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Dude, search a bit in the forum for things!!
i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
dude
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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Wow thats cold!
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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pls man ive been searching everywhere for a solution i honestly cant find a fix, and my friend convinced me to do it. i know i had no idea what i did but can u please guide me to resolve this? i need this phone in the morning and withoutsomeone helping me ill be stuck. please and thank you!
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stav816 said:
i decided that rooting my phone would be a great idea, so i got into it and looks as if the pc image was older than my current therefore it couldnt update or something idk even know. the radio_v2 it said fail-pu. when i tried to boot the phone up it gave me a red sign with an explantation point then i decided to clear storage and that didnt even work cuz the phone doesnt boot its frozen on the htc evo 4g screen, im currently downloading the stock pc image do i just put that into my sd card and down volume boot it? please help i just got the phone today and i already messed it up thank you!!!
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What did you use to root ur phone?
kevinniven said:
What did you use to root ur phone?
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unrevoked is wat i used
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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At least help the poor guy out... ;(
Too bad I cannot help you as I never rooted my phone with unrEVOked, I just did it manually by myself on my PC...luckily, I read carefully before proceeding.
Sounds like u used the like a boss edition 2.02 hboot root if so go to that forum to get the correct answer also try flashing a rom in recovery thats what that red traingle is u need to adb into the recovery look on the thread u find the root at this is wroung section u need q&a
sent from my white w/ red trim Evo
if i can do command prompts from my pc to my phone will i be able to flash the original software onto here?
Yes you will just adb your phone into recovery and should allow flashing a rom
sent from my white w/ red trim Evo
krazydude4g said:
Yes you will just adb your phone into recovery and should allow flashing a rom
sent from my white w/ red trim Evo
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i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
i just have to say this is why people should take time to READ instead of just attempting to root phones ....
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i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
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here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831915
First off is the stock pc36img.img on your root of your sdcard? If so pull the battery out, put it back in and hold down the power and vol down to boot in the bootloader. you should be fine once it installs you should be back with a stock rom. If you don't have the stock pc35img.img you can get it from here http://www.multiupload.com/U27BZXVWWI.
hope this helps
http://www.multiupload.com/U27BZXVWWI
Download that, rename it PC36IMG, put it on your SD card... reboot phone into recovery(while phone is OFF, press and hold volume down, while pressing the power button), it will load, follow onscreen instructions
Have you tried using an ruu. It should be able to return your phone to stock
u should goto the androidforum and read ROOTING FOR DUMMIES thread! u will not f up your ph and it will take u 15 mins to root yah ph give or take a few!
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Sounds like you used an incorrect method to root. Follow the hboot 2.02 S-OFF like a boss thread in this forum. It will have every answer you need.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
AssassinsLament said:
Wrong forum, also, you just got it today... you shouldn't be rooting until you absolutely know what you're doing. I'd tell you how to fix it but I think you should read more. Good luck.
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ouch...that hurt. but, it made me laugh., but u aint right
stav816 said:
i actually cant, can anyone help me 4 hrs and no fixes!?
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why cant u use adb??
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i just have to say this is why people should take time to READ instead of just attempting to root phones ....
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cheesynutz, ur all over the forum with some great informative insight. y-all need to listen to this guy, he appears to be very wise.
Rem3Dy said:
Sounds like you used an incorrect method to root. Follow the hboot 2.02 S-OFF like a boss thread in this forum. It will have every answer you need.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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werd....thats exactly what u need. u follow the "like a boss" thread, n u can be a boss like ricky ross!!
OK so we got a SE Experia Arc S LT18i with 1253-8238_4.0.1.A.0.165 ('prototype' model on loan from a friend = prehistoric!) and looking into upgrading the thing if at all possible.
So if I am correct it's a case of: 1st: Root, 2nd: Unlock bootloader, 3rd: Install recovery, 4th: Flash ROM of choice
Bootloader is locked and phone not rooted.
Tried using Flashtool to root phone but it is greyed out so tried Tools > Root > Force zergRush = fail, (not tried Force psneuter/Emulator ?)
Tried unlocking bootloader using Flashtool, but this also failed (SE unlock website wanted IMEI code one digit less than the phone reports?!! got a code by ditching the first 0 of the IMEI, but didn't work anyway - crashed phone)
Attempted to root using command line ADB method to push zergRush and execute the script, but this too doesn't work (phone crashes and reboots).
Fastboot? I have it installed but not yet come across any how-to's that use this (did I say yet? )
The apps available on Play Store seem to be automations of above methods for one-click users.
Further exhaustive reading/searching here and on talk.sonymobile.com leads me to believe that the first step might be to flash a different kernel version before it's possible to root, after which everything else should fall into place...I'm up for trying this but of course don't want to risk bricking the phone, so backing up first would be a good plan, *but* I need root to be able to install recovery! I know enough about booting operating systems to know that changing kernel version with a locked boot loader might just result in bork! This is where the expertise of you guys comes in!! Maybe you know that flashing another (similar?) kernel will be fine with Fashtool even without unlocking bootloader and rooting phone? Perhaps I missed a simple and easy way of rooting? Any suggestions very welcome - thanks in advance!
FYI: *I only run Linux* so pointing me at any of the windows tools on offer is of no help to me
Oh and PS: yes I have searched and found a ton of helpful info, well actually *way too much* info to the point of saturation and confusion!! :laugh:
There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
XperienceD said:
There can never be too much information, yours and others problem is that you try rushing through it, because if you didn't you'd find the answers you were looking for.
Sent from my CM9'd Arc
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Well it's not the quantity of info, but the quality of info! Failing that the filtration system used to distill the good stuff out!
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"! or "Don't do it, try this instead"!
I'm believing from my readings so far, that short of flashing an incorrect radio, or interrupting a flash process, it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?
acesabe said:
Anyroads, I was still hoping for someone to chip in with something like "Yeah go for it, that will work fine"!
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I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
acesabe said:
it isn't easily possible to brick an Arc?
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No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.
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I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
No, you would just use the flashtool to flash a stock ROM.
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Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...
acesabe said:
Well, that's because you are XperienceD!
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It's how I got to be experienced. :silly:
acesabe said:
Ok cool, so Flashtool can be used to save an unbootable device too then...
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Yep, you just need to flash a stock ROM.
XperienceD said:
I would have just tried it instead of starting a thread to ask, failing that I would have then read the stickys/guides explaining how to unlock and root.
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Me too.
Thread closed.
Hi everyone.
I have a samsung galaxy S2, I tried to upgrade the Rom, but made mistake, now it boots up and stuck at "teamwin" logo. Would anyone please help: how to fix this. I appreciated for your help.
Joe
Hmm, if I'm correct and since you don't seem to be such an expert. You may have to use adb or some other android debugger to flash it from the computer. Better get searching on how to do that because I'm not going to explain how.
Using CM12.1 on my SGH-T999
aaaall2006 said:
Hi everyone.
I have a samsung galaxy S2, I tried to upgrade the Rom, but made mistake, now it boots up and stuck at "teamwin" logo. Would anyone please help: how to fix this. I appreciated for your help.
Joe
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AlienDrew said:
Hmm, if I'm correct and since you don't seem to be such an expert. You may have to use adb or some other android debugger to flash it from the computer. Better get searching on how to do that because I'm not going to explain how.
Using CM12.1 on my SGH-T999
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wow dude... were you ticked about something when you posted this? he was just asking for help man....
it sounds like your recovery got messed up. download the .img file for your phone, put it on download mode, flash the img in odin, reboot to recovery, reflash your rom. shouldnt be too bad to fix. Old thread i know, but i was just walking down the t-mob S2 memory land and saw this impolite response to a valid question
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wow dude... were you ticked about something when you posted this?
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No, I wasn't "ticked". I was just trying to be a bit sarcastic... is that a crime?
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No, I wasn't "ticked". I was just trying to be a bit sarcastic... is that a crime?
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This is a forum dedicated to helping it's fellow members. Be helpful or gtfo
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This is a forum dedicated to helping it's fellow members. Be helpful or gtfo
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You can still be helpful even if you are sarcastic, take House on the TV series as an example.
Agreed, but if help isnt included with the sarcasm when someone asks an actual question, then don't bother posting
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hi guys please help me i get this error on the screen ". The device will not start." and i can't use my phone, i can't enter the recovery mode (i get the same error) and the device state locked ! please help me
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Tried reflashing stock?
djcrystals said:
Tried reflashing stock?
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i can't because the bootloader is locked, please help to find a way to revive my mobile (i don't know i there is a box or something else to install the os even the bootloader locked)
the problem happened when i tried to relock the bootloader, unfortunately i don't know the place of purchase because i'm a second hand and i don't know the person who sold me the phone where to live we just met through the internet and we don't have google support in Morocco
Chouiyekh said:
i can't because the bootloader is locked, please help to find a way to revive my mobile (i don't know i there is a box or something else to install the os even the bootloader locked)
the problem happened when i tried to relock the bootloader, unfortunately i don't know the place of purchase because i'm a second hand and i don't know the person who sold me the phone where to live we just met through the internet and we don't have google support in Morocco
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If you were not on full stock rom without root, or anything custom, and you turned off OEM unlocking and USB debugging, then locked the bootloader, you are basically hosed my friend
Look at this point it just needs to be said... PEOPLE STOP RE-LOCKING THE DARN BOOTLOADER!!
PERIOD!!
There are literally a half dozen posts this week with probably bricked phones and a good amount of them are this same root cause.
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Look at this point it just needs to be said... PEOPLE STOP RE-LOCKING THE DARN BOOTLOADER!!
PERIOD!!
There are literally a half dozen posts this week with probably bricked phones and a good amount of them are this same root cause.
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Your preaching to the choir ol friend! While I agree with you 100%, some things are best learned the hard, and expensive way! I've done it twice myself.
The carpenters rule should apply to these phones as well...."measure twice, cut once" :good:
I remember and I'm sure that i left USB debugging enabled, and the bootloader locked, so is there any hope ?
Chouiyekh said:
I remember and I'm sure that i left USB debugging enabled, and the bootloader locked, so is there any hope ?
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Did you leave OEM unlocking on as well? And, were you on full stock, non rooted rom?
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Did you leave OEM unlocking on as well? And, were you on full stock, non rooted rom?
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i left it in this case, OEM unlocking OFF and USB debugging ON, and i was on full stock, rooted rom , the problem happened when i tried to unroot and relock the bootloader
any hopes please please guys, i'm ready to donate for the one who will help i promise
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any hopes please please guys, i'm ready to donate for the one who will help i promise
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My friend.....you could give me or anybody else 10 thousand bucks, and it's still not going to solve your problem I'm sorry to say. You should have unrooted the phone first, then fastbooted the factory image, or do a factory reset, and made sure that OEM unlocking & USB debugging were left on until you were done locking the bootloader. Sorry man, but there's not much you can do without at least a stock recovery, so....accept the loss, learn from your mistake, and move on. Many of us here, including myself, have been there as well. What you choose to learn from it is up to you
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My friend.....you could give me or anybody else 10 thousand bucks, and it's still not going to solve your problem I'm sorry to say. You should have unrooted the phone first, then fastbooted the factory image, or do a factory reset, and made sure that OEM unlocking & USB debugging were left on until you were done locking the bootloader. Sorry man, but there's not much you can do without at least a stock recovery, so....accept the loss, learn from your mistake, and move on. Many of us here, including myself, have been there as well. What you choose to learn from it is up to you
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Thank you so much, i will accept this loss as you said and absolutely i will learn from it. Tupac was right " that which does not kill me can only make me stronger "
Chouiyekh said:
Thank you so much, i will accept this loss as you said and absolutely i will learn from it. Tupac was right " that which does not kill me can only make me stronger "
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No problem my friend. As they say "s#*t happens"
And your quote isn't from Tupac, it's from the philosopher Frederick Nietzsche in 1888. :laugh:
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No problem my friend. As they say "s#*t happens"
And your quote isn't from Tupac, it's from the philosopher Frederick Nietzsche in 1888. :laugh:
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Easy to mistake the two...
Badger50 said:
No problem my friend. As they say "s#*t happens"
And your quote isn't from Tupac, it's from the philosopher Frederick Nietzsche in 1888. :laugh:
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hahaha, what a big mustache he has
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Easy to mistake the two...
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Oh absolutely it is! Almost like twins! ???
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Oh absolutely it is! Almost like twins!
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:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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:laugh::laugh::laugh:
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have you tried flashing the official ota image as that doesnt require an unlocked bootloader so it coud be worth a shot
kevtrysmoddin said:
have you tried flashing the official ota image as that doesnt require an unlocked bootloader so it coud be worth a shot
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You are correct. Unfortunately, he has no stock recovery anymore