I've searched around Google but couldn't find any solution that can fix my issue. My phone was fine before the night and the next morning I woke up the screen just stuck at the Samsung Note II N7105 for forever and plugging it into the charger would show up the empty battery meter.
I've tried flashing the stock ROM with Odin but it always fails after the NAND Write Start.
I've also tried flashing the recovery but it didn't work either.
I can still enter download / recovery mode on my phone.
Entering recovery mode would show a bunch of E:/Cant mount .... etc
I've already tried Wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition and that E:/Cant mount.. always appear.
Any knows how to fix this? If else I'll just visit the repair shop.
probably SDS
if you can't flash, then for 99% you have faulty emmc
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probably SDS
if you can't flash, then for 99% you have faulty emmc
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and the only way to fix this is by replacing the emmc chip?
yes, if you cant flash then you have bad luck. How long do you have note2?
yaro666 said:
yes, if you cant flash then you have bad luck. How long do you have note2?
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Around 2 years+
Do you know how much it would usually cost to replace the chip then?
xAndrewK said:
Around 2 years+
Do you know how much it would usually cost to replace the chip then?
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when I was buying my note 2 2 years ago I read about sane and insane emmc, so it's almost 100% that you have faulty emmc.
The chip can be bought for around 15$ + work it shouldn't be so expensive outside Samsung authorised service.
yaro666 said:
when I was buying my note 2 2 years ago I read about sane and insane emmc, so it's almost 100% that you have faulty emmc.
The chip can be bought for around 15$ + work it shouldn't be so expensive outside Samsung authorised service.
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seems like it's not really expensive to fix that . Was thinking whether I should get a new phone or just repair this.
Related
I have a SDS n7100 and need to change the mobo.
Anybody done this?
Anything spesial to think about when doing this (apart from ESD)?
Wath programing is on a brand new sammy mobo?
IMEI/SN?
Nobody?
Is a new motherboard from Samsung ready for odin?
On youtube there are loads of videos with regards to dissambling the phone etc. Its not that hard to get the main pca assy. Out and replace it. If you have a full nand backup you can tey restore it.
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Finally, the mobo is arriving sooon... Been delayed in customs
Where did you order it from? Did it work OK? My Note 2 just did the SDS.
brocktice said:
Where did you order it from? Did it work OK? My Note 2 just did the SDS.
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Rounded.
It works ok, but it was used.... and have "bad emmc chip"...
hondavf1000f said:
Rounded.
It works ok, but it was used.... and have "bad emmc chip"...
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Thanks, currently they're out of stock, I'm not in any rush, ordered a Nexus 4 to replace it. Looks like this is what I'm going to have to do. Never importing a phone again. I've learned my lesson. Effectively there's no warranty.
They have been out of stock since they sold the last mobo to me....
Better send them a email and ask...
looking for a replacement mobo
Where did you order it from? Did it work ? I had also a bad emmc chip. Ordered the emcc chip from China. But the emmc chip replacement failed due to glue + damaged routes. How much the motherboard cost you ?
coming from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661269 many people are facing emmc failures , mine failed 2 months after the warranty expired
Thank you
gabiX87 said:
Where did you order it from? Did it work ? I had also a bad emmc chip. Ordered the emcc chip from China. But the emmc chip replacement failed due to glue + damaged routes. How much the motherboard cost you ?
coming from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661269 many people are facing emmc failures , mine failed 2 months after the warranty expired
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Hi
I ordered my mobo from rounded.com, I payed 250€. It turned out to be a used part but works grate to this day (the new mobo also have affected emmc, but no symptoms) In daily use, as my secondary phone.
Best Regards
250 is too much for a motherboard
That is expensive ! I can buy new Note 10.1 for that price. It's more than 2y old tablet...
agreed
Yes! This was 1,5 year ago, the phone was newer
But the price today is lower... 113€.... If you see at the www
If you by a used phone, with cracked display... that may be even a cheaper solution
Dear all,
I am in deep trouble , my phone was working fine yesterday night but some how today in the morning when I was trying to switch it on the phone wont respond no startup logo nothing I tried to remove the battery/ sim/ memory card but still nothing happening I tried to plug the phone to laptop but it is not responding even I connected my phone with the charger no signs is it really charging or not, but still I tried to charge the phone for atleast 7-8 hours , only thing which I am getting is the red identification light keeps blinking when I try to switch on the phone , otherwise phone seems to be completely dead.
I am rooted & I have jelly bean 4.1.1, any help in this regard will be appreciated ... because I already have void the warranty by rooting although I have set the binary counter to zero through triangle away app.
thank you very much.
I think that your phone have SDS. But in your case i would check battery and charger - if that wont help just send it to warranty (if this is SDS its hard to check that you have root
I must say you should flash ur note2
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zuli007 said:
I think that your phone have SDS. But in your case i would check battery and charger - if that wont help just send it to warranty (if this is SDS its hard to check that you have root
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thanks for the reply, I have tried 3-4 different chargers but no work for my phone for battery I have to check it, I heard that same crazy stuff were happening with SG-S3 but I is not the case with note 2, SDS means they have to replace some hardware components will it going to effect my data in phone also.
thanks again.
joinsaketonly said:
I must say you should flash ur note2
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Dear member, thanks for the advise but it is not possible as my phone is not detectable by PC, so flashing is not possible until you tell me some other way.
If download mode not work in my opinion there is no way to bring it to life at home. Only replace motherboard can help.
Yes the same bug is in SGS3 (same eMMC chip on board). This is happening on 16 GB variant of sgs3 and note2. To avoid this next time use android 4.1.2 (Samsung propably fix this, - risk of SDS on newest roms are lower).
Try to check voltage on battery.
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Dear member, thanks for the advise but it is not possible as my phone is not detectable by PC, so flashing is not possible until you tell me some other way.
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Have you ever flashed it before.. if not then you can claim warranty
If you have flashed it once or more the counter will raise and samsung might be a b*tch about it and charge you for it (like they did with me)
The thing you should not do at all if its the SDS is flash it because it will not write NAND and will always fail then
Guys just today I have seen this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599
SDS chances are high on my device also, as the symptoms seems to be the same for me, I didn`t have the chance to check my phone chip but I did buy the phone on 20th Oct 2012, so fingers cross, I will recommend to go through the above thread, to safe yourself from any unpredictable hassle.
Wish me a best of luck, I will going to visit service center today.
^^
Good luck :angel:
apachiee_pk said:
Guys just today I have seen this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093599
SDS chances are high on my device also, as the symptoms seems to be the same for me, I didn`t have the chance to check my phone chip but I did buy the phone on 20th Oct 2012, so fingers cross, I will recommend to go through the above thread, to safe yourself from any unpredictable hassle.
Wish me a best of luck, I will going to visit service center today.
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SOrry to say its SDS the moment i saw your OP about the red light thing i was able to make out.
My first Note 2 died exactly this way....unrepairable and not covered under warranty due to glass being cracked.... On my second one now at MY expense
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Hi guys,
The update is my mother board was effected & replaced also, I lost all my data from sd card, board is replaced by service center at their cost as it was in the warranty so luckyly rooting my device did not make any issue, they have installed the latest firmware jelly bean 4.1.2 which they told me will make sure not to happen again
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My note is about 6 months old and rooted since I got it. Was using it yesterday at work. A couple house later at home when I pulled it out it was dead.
doesnt boot on power button press
doesnt react to "vol+/menue/power"
doesnt react to "vol-/menue/power"
nothing detected when connecting to the laptop
coneccting to the charger does absolutely nothing
The only sign of life is a red led that weakly blinks every 7-8 seconds.
Are there any options other than taking it in to the service center?
Thanks for any help!
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My note is about 6 months old and rooted since I got it. Was using it yesterday at work. A couple house later at home when I pulled it out it was dead.
doesnt boot on power button press
doesnt react to "vol+/menue/power"
doesnt react to "vol-/menue/power"
nothing detected when connecting to the laptop
coneccting to the charger does absolutely nothing
The only sign of life is a red led that weakly blinks every 7-8 seconds.
Are there any options other than taking it in to the service center?
Thanks for any help!
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Try starting the phone with some other battery. It might be due to battery problem.
Incase it doesn't change anything, then the only way is to send it to service center.
Its SDS . Sudden Death Syndrome . Mostly all phones on 4.1.1 affected this. On 4.1.2 its fixed. You might be on 4.1.1. Only solution - Its motherboard should be replaced.
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Thanks guys, its with the service center now!
Could you please tell us on which android version was your note 2?
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Could you please tell us on which android version was your note 2?
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Wish I could be certain but I believe 4.1.1 How can I find out now that it is dead???
In any case the service center just advised that they will replace the motherboard under warranty.
Got my note back with the explanation that the motherboard was replaced.
Only problem is that its now back on the Saudi Arabian ROM and will have to go through the whole flashing and rooting and................. but at least its alive even though Oding doesnt reconize it in download mode so will have some research to do.
Mine just got the similar symptom yesterday, but it even doesn't have weekly led blinking.
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Got my note back with the explanation that the motherboard was replaced.
Only problem is that its now back on the Saudi Arabian ROM and will have to go through the whole flashing and rooting and................. but at least its alive even though Oding doesnt reconize it in download mode so will have some research to do.
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Did u chk with eMMC brickbug app for version?
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Did u chk with eMMC brickbug app for version?
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My Note 2 also was succumubed to the same symptoms as your's and it's mother board also got replaced.I checked it then eMMC brick apk and it shows insane chip.The only thing we have to do now is to take precaution to be in the latest firm ware and recovery which is SDS patched.Luckily the latest stock firm wares and kernels are SDS patched.
yes checked the returned note and still have the insane chip and 4.1.1
but I have another bigger problem. the returned note with the new motherboard is not detected by Odin in download mode. I intended to flash a non Arabic pre-rooted ROM but no luck. for a week now researching to find a solution but have not managed it yet.
I've been having power issues with my AT&T Note 2 (draining battery when completely off, wouldn't start after changing batteries without first plugging into USB). I swapped the USB charging port with no luck. Reverted to old backup I took which didn't solve the problem either. And lastly, I started to wipe it and revert to a factory image. Aftering wiping data, system, cache, etc. my phone is stuck on the battery logo screen (no animation). It won't boot into download or recovery. I tried a homemade jig which isn't working.
I have about a year left on contract. It was refurbished and has no warranty left. I have a couple questions:
1. Should I try a jig from amazon? I'm not seeing any specifically stating they'll work with the Note 2.
2. If I've hosed bootloader or have a hardware issue, what's the chance a new mainboard will fix it? (is the internal memory part of the mainboard?)
3. Should I see if I can find a repair shop that will use jtag or something similar to salvage it?
4. Do I sell it for parts (hoping I'd get ~$200 since the display and glass are in good condition) and buy a nexus 5?
5. Any other suggestions?
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I've been having power issues with my AT&T Note 2 (draining battery when completely off, wouldn't start after changing batteries without first plugging into USB). I swapped the USB charging port with no luck. Reverted to old backup I took which didn't solve the problem either. And lastly, I started to wipe it and revert to a factory image. Aftering wiping data, system, cache, etc. my phone is stuck on the battery logo screen (no animation). It won't boot into download or recovery. I tried a homemade jig which isn't working.
I have about a year left on contract. It was refurbished and has no warranty left. I have a couple questions:
1. Should I try a jig from amazon? I'm not seeing any specifically stating they'll work with the Note 2.
2. If I've hosed bootloader or have a hardware issue, what's the chance a new mainboard will fix it? (is the internal memory part of the mainboard?)
3. Should I see if I can find a repair shop that will use jtag or something similar to salvage it?
4. Do I sell it for parts (hoping I'd get ~$200 since the display and glass are in good condition) and buy a nexus 5?
5. Any other suggestions?
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Send it to ...
Mobiletechvideos.com
And have them fix it...(Google their website for info..)
Then ....when the device comes back...
Read the process of rooting and flashing at least 100 times ...so you can remember the proper steps...because after seeing your post...it is quite apparent that you don't know what you are doing....???
I don't mean to sound harsh...but dang dude...you've messed it up pretty good...
We see countless users get excited and jump in head first trying every possible mod under the sun...
Only to realize that the wrong steps were taken and the wrong software was used..
Each user has a personal responsibility to learn and understand the basics before asking for help or advice ..
Remember ...this is a development site that lives on the edge of code modification...and if not used with some prudence and wisdom ends up costing a lot of time and money...
I can't tell you what to do...only you can decide that...but honestly...you need to learn the basics "before" jumping in and toasting a $700.00 device...IMHO ...g
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gregsarg said:
Send it to ...
Mobiletechvideos.com
And have them fix it...(Google their website for info..)
Then ....when the device comes back...
Read the process of rooting and flashing at least 100 times ...so you can remember the proper steps...because after seeing your post...it is quite apparent that you don't know what you are doing....???
I don't mean to sound harsh...but dang dude...you've messed it up pretty good...
We see countless users get excited and jump in head first trying every possible mod under the sun...
Only to realize that the wrong steps were taken and the wrong software was used..
Each user has a personal responsibility to learn and understand the basics before asking for help or advice ..
Remember ...this is a development site that lives on the edge of code modification...and if not used with some prudence and wisdom ends up costing a lot of time and money...
I can't tell you what to do...only you can decide that...but honestly...you need to learn the basics "before" jumping in and toasting a $700.00 device...IMHO ...g
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+1 on that bro
It seems the repair shop is the only way
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RoninTPD said:
+1 on that bro
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There is hope, you can take the shoot.bin from the update and put it in a tar file with the files from the old stock tar and flash it. I had the same problem and did this for the sprint version and completely downgraded, boot loader and all. You can find the info on the sprint version. You can email me at keithgordon66 @gmail.com and I'll give you my number so you can call me and I can talk you through it, its easy.
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I was finally able to get it into download mode by removing the battery, plugging it into my laptop via USB, and doing the normal 3 button combo. Flashed the stock ROM with these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275844 (what I was trying to do when it apparently died on me).
Hi All,
Just found that after the phone appeared to be overheating substantially, my H818N just died and wouldn't restart.
Tried everything, but nothing worked.
Took it to the local LG workshop here in Mumbai, India - where the tech pronounced the motherboard dead and that it would be impossible to recover the data.
Further, they would not give me back my motherboard (with chip/ROM), unless I paid them the full price in cash for it.
I paid up in order to secure my personal data, and researched solutions.
Apparently someone in Russia says it would be possible to recover the image.
Any feedback on this and possibilities - as I would have to spend a bomb on shipping it out with the restrictions implemented here in India? (I could mail it from a European location if I fly out on a trip, but have nothing planned)
Thanks all!
superflyboy said:
Took it to the local LG workshop here in Mumbai, India - where the tech pronounced the motherboard dead and that it would be impossible to recover the data.
Further, they would not give me back my motherboard (with chip/ROM), unless I paid them the full price in cash for it.
I paid up in order to secure my personal data, and researched solutions.
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How much did you pay and what were you paying for ?
no warranty on your device ?
No personal data on your sd card. What was left on your main storage to pay anything for.
One Twelve said:
How much did you pay and what were you paying for ?
no warranty on your device ?
No personal data on your sd card. What was left on your main storage to pay anything for.
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There was warranty on the phone - it was only 9-10 months old.
They replaced the motherboard for free.
As stated, they would not return the old motherboard if they were replacing it under warranty - as it would have to be returned into their system for inventory purposes, apparently.
And that is why I had to pay LG India INR 24,000/- = USD 363.64 to keep my old one.
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There was warranty on the phone - it was only 9-10 months old.
They replaced the motherboard for free.
As stated, they would not return the old motherboard if they were replacing it under warranty - as it would have to be returned into their system for inventory purposes, apparently.
And that is why I had to pay LG India INR 24,000/- = USD 363.64 to keep my old one.
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When you said you tried everything, to recover it what did you do ?
How many days did you try before giving it in.
If you had a second chance what you have done differently regarding data storage so as not to end up in this situation.
One Twelve said:
When you said you tried everything, to recover it what did you do ?
How many days did you try before giving it in.
If you had a second chance what you have done differently regarding data storage so as not to end up in this situation.
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Tried to turn it on using all different buttons depressed.
Tried to freeze the phone and then turn on.
Nothing worked.
I would rather ask here what software/apps we could use in order to backup *everything* in case this happened again - as apparently the backup apps appear to be quite fragmented and only do a few things.
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Hi All,
Just found that after the phone appeared to be overheating substantially, my H818N just died and wouldn't restart.
Tried everything, but nothing worked.
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Seems device is out of warranty . And yes there are solutions to recover the data but they are pretty hectic to perform. You can remove eMMC from the device and mount it another device which should be compatible with eMMC . And you are good to go. 2-3 days ago XDA published a article and told us that a guy successfully implemented 64 GB eMMC on his 16 GB nexus 5. the process is real hard and need particular skills . But if your data is that precious then you can try. And yes always backup your data ..always
rajkatiyar07 said:
Seems device is out of warranty . And yes there are solutions to recover the data but they are pretty hectic to perform. You can remove eMMC from the device and mount it another device which should be compatible with eMMC . And you are good to go. 2-3 days ago XDA published a article and told us that a guy successfully implemented 64 GB eMMC on his 16 GB nexus 5. the process is real hard and need particular skills . But if your data is that precious then you can try. And yes always backup your data ..always
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Bhaisaab, the phone *was* in warranty, note.
Thanks for mentioning the removal of the eMMC - can you provide a link?
What skills were required? Soldering?
Watched this on YouTube - was this what you meant?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYo9AcUQQI
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Bhaisaab, the phone *was* in warranty, note.
Thanks for mentioning the removal of the eMMC - can you provide a link?
What skills were required? Soldering?
Watched this on YouTube - was this what you meant?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOYo9AcUQQI
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Lol if the phone is in warranty then why they are asking for money to repair motherboard. i cant provide the link check that in XDA news . i thought i read that article yesterday or the before that. Link is there . Otherwise you can try in Nexus 5 forums . yeah soldering.
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Lol if the phone is in warranty then why they are asking for money to repair motherboard. i cant provide the link check that in XDA news . i thought i read that article yesterday or the before that. Link is there . Otherwise you can try in Nexus 5 forums . yeah soldering.
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I paid the money to hold on to the old motherboard, as they wanted it back if they would replace it under warranty.
superflyboy said:
I would rather ask here what software/apps we could use in order to backup *everything* in case this happened again - as apparently the backup apps appear to be quite fragmented and only do a few things.
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In the days when root was possible you could image the entire storage. Without root you can't do that.
App data stays in app folders some backup programs will take them others wont.
So the ext microsd card is the place to store downloads and everything camera related. From there you can back up locally or to the cloud.
Am really surprised this had happened to you as i always champion expandable storage for just this sort of eventuality against non expandable storage phones
There is another question to be asked here. Would you say your device went into a bootloop.
Were there any signs of flaky behaviour before this.
usually if a phone is getting hot best to shut it off and try after. it seems it got hot enough to affect some solder connections inside. The weather is quite hot these days so operating for long periods under elevated temperatures isn't a good idea.
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I paid the money to hold on to the old motherboard, as they wanted it back if they would replace it under warranty.
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Ohk , try the method i told you , may be you get success.
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Ohk , try the method i told you , may be you get success.
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Thanks - that opened my eyes for another option - but not sure if it's possible to get done (replacing the eMMC) in India...
Also, whether this would even work with the new motherboard? What about hardware IDs/linking to the previous software/system/OS?
One Twelve said:
In the days when root was possible you could image the entire storage. Without root you can't do that.
App data stays in app folders some backup programs will take them others wont.
So the ext microsd card is the place to store downloads and everything camera related. From there you can back up locally or to the cloud.
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Exactly, I tried doing that.
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Am really surprised this had happened to you as i always champion expandable storage for just this sort of eventuality against non expandable storage phones
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I agree. I guess we have to blame Google then.
One Twelve said:
There is another question to be asked here. Would you say your device went into a bootloop.
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I didn't notice any bootloop whatsoever.
One Twelve said:
Were there any signs of flaky behaviour before this.
usually if a phone is getting hot best to shut it off and try after. it seems it got hot enough to affect some solder connections inside. The weather is quite hot these days so operating for long periods under elevated temperatures isn't a good idea.
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Yes, it was getting quite hot.
(Was working Tinder heavy-duty - but now doing the same on my LG G3 doesn't affect that phone whatsoever! )
That was it. No other warning.
http://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-5-hardware-modded-to-64gb-internal-storage-by-replacing-emmc/