HTC M8 doesn't boot red LED flashing not charging
Hi,
I have big problems with my HTC M8. It is 11 month old.
I is rooted, has 4.16.401.10 firmware, Android Revolution HD 43.0 and
S-off SunShine.
In the evening I put it on the charger with 61% battery left. The next morning it didn't start up anymore and the red LED was flashing.
The battery didn't charge and so long it doesn't boot up at all, I can't connect it to the PC. It is only shows the big battery sign when I connect it to the charger which disappears some seconds later.
I didn't want to send it to HTC for guarantee, because I couldn't put on stock software.
My lokal handy-doctor changed the battery... nothing!
He changed the USB connection... nothing.
The red LED keeps flashing, the battery doesn't charge, it only becomes warm, I cannot turn it on. I have tried to press the power-volume+ -volume- buttons, nothing.
I think HTC will charge me, if I sent it for guarantee, or does anyone have other experience?
What should I do? Any idea?
Greetz
flottotter
Try holding the power and vol up for a long time, maybe a minute or so, and see if there is any change.
redpoint73 said:
Try holding the power and vol up for a long time, maybe a minute or so, and see if there is any change.
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That was one of the first things which I tried. It has no effect.
Try power+vol up, and also power+vol down, with and without wall charger connected. I've seen a couple people have luck with that. Otherwise, if it still won't work, its pretty much bricked.
Especially since you've already had a new battery installed, it may be a problem on the mainboard.
flottotter said:
I think HTC will charge me, if I sent it for guarantee
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Since you've had a 3rd party take apart the phone, replace the battery, and replace the USB port, your warranty is void.
redpoint73 said:
Try power+vol up, and also power+vol down, with and without wall charger connected. I've seen a couple people have luck with that. Otherwise, if it still won't work, its pretty much bricked.
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I did that so many times. It doesn't help. I think its a hardware problem.
flottotter said:
I think its a hardware problem.
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As you tried all the things I suggested with no luck, I agree its probably a hardware problem.
This would have been justifiably covered under warranty, since its a hardware problem. And since the screen doesn't come on, they wouldn't have known it was ever bootloader unlocked, custom ROM, etc.
But now that you've had a repair shop open it, it will be obvious to HTC the phone has been opened and they will probably charge you for repair.
Replace the old battery and trash the phone. Send it in under "UH OH Protection"
indiana99 said:
Replace the old battery and trash the phone. Send it in under "UH OH Protection"
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From what I'm seeing, the M8 is only eligible if purchased after March, 2015 (which the OP did not):
http://www.htc.com/us/uh-oh-protection/eligible-products/
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
kloriahdez said:
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
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This is old, but it might be the solution.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...red-while-charging-rapid-battery-drain-3.html
kloriahdez said:
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
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This isn't the "same problem" unless you (like the OP) took it to a repair shop, had them replace the battery and then the USB port? I doubt it.
Posting "I have the same problem" is just lazy, and doesn't give us the proper info for anyone to properly help.
How did this condition come about, did you just find the phone in this condition? Or were you flashing anything or any other actions to cause this condition?
Plug the wall charger (not connected to computer) overnight. Then hold the power and vol up buttons for a minute or 2, and see if there is any change.
Also try a different charger and cable.
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This isn't the "same problem" unless you (like the OP) took it to a repair shop, had them replace the battery and then the USB port? I doubt it.
Posting "I have the same problem" is just lazy, and doesn't give us the proper info for anyone to properly help.
How did this condition come about, did you just find the phone in this condition? Or were you flashing anything or any other actions to cause this condition?
Plug the wall charger (not connected to computer) overnight. Then hold the power and vol up buttons for a minute or 2, and see if there is any change.
Also try a different charger and cable.
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Ok, sorry for the lazy answer.
So, yesterday the phone works fine, when i go to sleep.
Today, the alarm clock sounds, I woke up, and when i take the phone, the screen is black. Therefore, it didn't work.
I used another charger and cables, but don't work.
The S.O is sense stock, only had custom recovery, but I never used.
If i plug it to the computer, isn't recognized.
Maybe, you can know any solution for that?
A lot of times, I try, with power + vol up and power + vol down, for around 20 seconds.
Thanks for all help, but my phone didn't change the red flashing.
I think I have to accept that my phone died the red flashing death. RIP
kloriahdez said:
A lot of times, I try, with power + vol up and power + vol down, for around 20 seconds.
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I specifically said to hold power + vol up for 1 to 2 minutes. 20 seconds isn't enough in some conditions.
kloriahdez said:
If i plug it to the computer, isn't recognized.
Maybe, you can know any solution for that?
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Nothing shows up in Device Manager (if you are using PC)? Such as with an exclamation point by it?
No message about Qualcomm drivers?
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I specifically said to hold power + vol up for 1 to 2 minutes. 20 seconds isn't enough in some conditions.
Nothing shows up in Device Manager (if you are using PC)? Such as with an exclamation point by it?
No message about Qualcomm drivers?
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I try again yesterday, hold the 3 buttons of 1-2 minutes. After that, hold power and vol + for the same time and any signals.
If i use my PC, doesn't recognize, didn't install drivers, or something else.
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Hello!
I dropped my LGOG E975 and the screen has cracked. The upper half would still work. But i could not turn the phone off. So i let the battery run dry. When i came back from vacation, approx. a month after, i sent it in to change the screen. It got changed, but now it has another problem:
It wont turn on! At the store they said they could not get the phone to boot. I took it to a charger and while holding the volumebuttons it showed the LG logo for a second, then blinked red a couple of times. This happend twice. Now if i hold the power button for 15 seconds and plug it in, it will quickly blink a red light.
What to do? I suspect it's something with the software.
FIY i unlocket the bootloader, rooted and installed a recovery. Dont remember which one tho'.
Update:
I can now enter fastboot or download mode. But the phone wont be found by kdz. flashers.
Try to access recovery from the fastboot screen, pushing 2 times volume down then power.
Enviado desde mi LG-E975
Karcha said:
Try to access recovery from the fastboot screen, pushing 2 times volume down then power.
Enviado desde mi LG-E975
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The phone turn black, blink red once and thats it.
As a sidenote, i can only put it in fastboot or downloadmode after i hold the powerbutton a while before plugging it in. Else the red LED wont blink.
I have no idea then
Have you tried to put it in fastboot without plugging it in? Volume down + Power button when the phone is off.
Karcha said:
I have no idea then
Have you tried to put it in fastboot without plugging it in? Volume down + Power button when the phone is off.
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No response from the phone. Can it be a batteryproblem since the red LED flashes shortly when plugged in and entering fastboot/download mode or trying to open the recovery?
Maybe. Leave it charging for a while and try again.
My father always lets his phone die out of battery and he leaves it off for a while like that. When trying to power it back on, or when plugging it to the charger, the led flashes just like you described. It's not an OG, but it may be something similar what's happening to you, since you said you left it for quite some time turned off.
Okay, i will try to leave it over night. It will sit in the charger for 6 hours before my next check.
Try to upgrade/recovery with LG support tool in download mode
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It would still not turn on. Tried multiple chargers and leaving the phone in for a long time. I got a new battery on the way.
Sometimes it helps to hold the power button a bit longer.
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Sometimes it helps to hold the power button a bit longer.
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I held the powerbutton down for multiple minutes. Still no response. I ordered a new battery from Ebay. Hoping this would fix the issue. The battery have a expected delivery this week. Will update the thread with the results.
Hope it works :good:
Balano said:
I held the powerbutton down for multiple minutes. Still no response. I ordered a new battery from Ebay. Hoping this would fix the issue. The battery have a expected delivery this week. Will update the thread with the results.
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try holding the power button down while it is still plugged into the charger....
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Hope it works :good:
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Thanks!
gentlemandroid17 said:
try holding the power button down while it is still plugged into the charger....
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I tried everything. Really. Every possible combination of buttons, chargers and cables. The phone would only give a response when plugging it in. So i expect it to be a charging problem with the current battery.
Balano said:
Thanks!
I tried everything. Really. Every possible combination of buttons, chargers and cables. The phone would only give a response when plugging it in. So i expect it to be a charging problem with the current battery.
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what was the outcome with the new battery?
im an currently experiencing an issue that sounds much the same as this, difference is that i was using the teenybin software and the HS shutdown halfway through the update, and now will not do a thing other than blink the RED LED when i hold the power button down whilst pugged into charger
also to mention, the battery life on the HS prior to this was reasonable..
Hi, I have a One X which discharged to nothing on Saturday night/Sunday morning as I was in hospital and my wife was using it to call people.
I had a similar problem in June, once dead it won't take any charge, it won't power up normally and it won't boot up either with the volume down being pressed at the same time.
Nothing lights or flashes.
In June I sent it to O2 and it came back fixed, but I've had a conversation today to say the warranty is voided as I've rooted it.
They are saying that it needs a new main board as it is rooted. I kept explaining that I don't need a new board, just some charge to be put into the battery.
I do think that I've tried everything this time, and last, to get the phone started again without sending it away, but I'd appreciate advice on getting it up and running and how best to deal with O2, what arguments to use etc.
Many thanks
PoshCat1 said:
Hi, I have a One X which discharged to nothing on Saturday night/Sunday morning as I was in hospital and my wife was using it to call people.
I had a similar problem in June, once dead it won't take any charge, it won't power up normally and it won't boot up either with the volume down being pressed at the same time.
Nothing lights or flashes.
In June I sent it to O2 and it came back fixed, but I've had a conversation today to say the warranty is voided as I've rooted it.
They are saying that it needs a new main board as it is rooted. I kept explaining that I don't need a new board, just some charge to be put into the battery.
I do think that I've tried everything this time, and last, to get the phone started again without sending it away, but I'd appreciate advice on getting it up and running and how best to deal with O2, what arguments to use etc.
Many thanks
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Try plugging it in to the charger and pressing the power button quickly 3 times. Keep trying that until it powers on and then charge as usual.
nms247 said:
Try plugging it in to the charger and pressing the power button quickly 3 times. Keep trying that until it powers on and then charge as usual.
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Thanks, they want £180 so I'm best getting it back and starting again.
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Thanks, they want £180 so I'm best getting it back and starting again.
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Just Plug it in With Official HTC Cable In A New PC which has USB 2 or greater port. Eventually after sometime you will c blinking red light. Once you get blinking red light pull out and plug it back in again after some time red led will become stable. at this point turn on the phone.
Once the OS loads again repeat Plug out Plug In USB Cable. It should now charge. If it stops charging repeat Plug out Plug again. Hope this helps.
I am doing this now and i have reached 12%. Hope this helps you
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Try plugging it in to the charger and pressing the power button quickly 3 times. Keep trying that until it powers on and then charge as usual.
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Cheers, I'll try that too.
deathbearer said:
Just Plug it in With Official HTC Cable In A New PC which has USB 2 or greater port. Eventually after sometime you will c blinking red light. Once you get blinking red light pull out and plug it back in again after some time red led will become stable. at this point turn on the phone.
Once the OS loads again repeat Plug out Plug In USB Cable. It should now charge. If it stops charging repeat Plug out Plug again. Hope this helps.
I am doing this now and i have reached 12%. Hope this helps you
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Oops, wrong quote, I meant I'd try this too.
mine has reached 50% now. willl flash latest rom. also make sure once you boot in os goto settings>power>untick fast boot and restart the phone. and continue charging like i said.
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nms247 said:
Try plugging it in to the charger and pressing the power button quickly 3 times. Keep trying that until it powers on and then charge as usual.
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I have it back now.
I'm trying this method first, will it work straight away or do I need to leave it for an hour or so?
PoshCat1 said:
I have it back now.
I'm trying this method first, will it work straight away or do I need to leave it for an hour or so?
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I left it charging all night but pressing the button quickly did not work.
I'm now trying leaving it plugged into my PC.
Any idea how long before this might show a red light?
Also, is this any different to leaving it plugged into a power lead?
Cheers
PoshCat1 said:
I left it charging all night but pressing the button quickly did not work.
I'm now trying leaving it plugged into my PC.
Any idea how long before this might show a red light?
Also, is this any different to leaving it plugged into a power lead?
Cheers
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Actually it should show the blinking red light after 20 appx minutes after charging. Then after few minutes it should get stable, and then you can powerup the device.
sthbr82 said:
Actually it should show the blinking red light after 20 appx minutes after charging. Then after few minutes it should get stable, and then you can powerup the device.
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Hmmmm, back from lunch, it's been plugged in since 9.00 this morning, 4 hours, and nothing.
Repair needed?
Ok, having taken it to a repairer I was told there was nothing wrong with the battery, charging unit etc, it was a complicated matter that they couldn't sort out.
Does anybody know of a reputable repairer who may be able to take a look please?
Many thanks.
Hi,
my battery ran very low (~2%), and I put it in a car charger, and used it for a call. I've heard of car chargers or combination of different cables etc. causing problems, but I think I can rule out a burned out motherboard, as the phone was functioning for the call and a text was sent after.
About 5 min after I took it out of the car charger (got home) I noticed that the capacitive buttons were lit. I tried turning the phone screen on, nothing happened. So I held down the power button for 20 seconds or so, again nothing. Then I held down the power button and volume down, and it went into recovery (twrp)
Not sure why I did this, but I wiped the cache and dalvik cache, and hit reboot system. Now at this point I don't know if the battery died, or if it tried to reboot and didn't work. Either way, it is now dead
I have tried the following;
Hold power button, no response
Hold power button, and volume down, no response
Hold power button, volume down and volume up, no response
Left charger plugged in for an hour, no response
There is no led light on when the charger is plugged in
I have tried connecting to a pc, it makes the 'new device connected' sound, and soon after, the disconnect sound. Windows states that the usb device is not recognised.
Any ideas?
Forgot to mention I'm on Slimrom 4.2.2 build 8 official
Is it true that the phone can't be charged while in TWRP?
Any help would be appreciated, I need to flash KK!!
Shameless bump
I have tried the script to get the phone to charge/ get battery voltage here;
http://www.hackmyandroid.com/comprehensive-guide-on-unbricking-the-htc-one-x/4216
Also, I have read that there could be a script to get the phone to charge, post #4 here mentions that;
http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-one-x/300271-htc-one-x-will-not-turn.html
Can anyone pls help with this script mentioned in post #4??
I've rooted/ custom rom'd about 9 phones, I can't believe that it can be bricked by losing battery power while in recovery... nothing has ever gone wrong like this, please help!!
Try leaving it charging for ~24 hours
Try unplugging the battery from the motherboard and plugging it back in, if not get a new battery HOX is only about 5 pounds or you can upgrade to a HOX+ battery for about 20 pounds.
tried charging overnight ~12 hrs, no joy, but thanks
I have it opened up now, so might try disonnecting and re-connecting battery, thanks
I have been speaking to the team at TWRP on irc chat. Somebody suggested to strip USB cable back and connect bare wires to terminals of battery to see if it will charge. Will this cause problems as USB is ~5v and the battery is 3.7v??
msc125 said:
tried charging overnight ~12 hrs, no joy, but thanks
I have it opened up now, so might try disonnecting and re-connecting battery, thanks
I have been speaking to the team at TWRP on irc chat. Somebody suggested to strip USB cable back and connect bare wires to terminals of battery to see if it will charge. Will this cause problems as USB is ~5v and the battery is 3.7v??
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I wouldn't risk the USB thing. You might as well get a new battery. I have a spare HOX+ battery which is 2040mah bigger than the HOX, I could sell that to you for a cheaper price than everyone elses.
I have since replaced the battery, and also a new power flex cable (that I broke during disassembly!) and something has changed at least......
Beforehand, Windows did not recognise the device at all, sometimes the 'USB device not recognised' dialogue box wouldn't even appear, although it would make a sound
Anyway, now it says that it's not recognised, but in Device Manager, it says it is a APX device (before it was an unknown device)
Can anyone shed any light on this?
Apex mode unfixable with software I'm afraid... Needs a new main board
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Stefan0vic said:
Apex mode unfixable with software I'm afraid... Needs a new main board
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Thanks for the reply, just been reading up on it, aaahh well, guess I can send it off for repair
Any idea what could have caused it?
phone is back up and running
thanks to everyone for their input
here's how it started working again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681730
So my 10 just died today.. what happened was... it still has around 41% battery but I decided to change is already since I will be going out. after 30 minutes I checked the phone but it was turned off and not charging, led is turned off. I am using a Choetech quick charge 3.0 charger with original HTC type-C cable. I already tried some possible fix around the internet but none of them work. So I assumed this is a hardware issue caused by maybe an incompatible charger. Although I use this Choetech charger for over a month already without any issue whatsoever.
My question is.. Which part/s would be possibly damaged of using an incompatible charger? (battery, charging board?). HTC devices are no longer released in my country anymore so no HTC repair services are available. Sending it to country where I bought it for repair might take months so last option I'm thinking is to repair and replace defective parts myself.
Hope someone with HTC hardware expertise will help me...
Maybe you could only ask HTC about this issue, they could have an idea. But, for sure, you won't be able to make it repair with warranty as you used a non-htc charger.
Unfortunatelly, I really don't know about it.
As you had still 41% of charge, there is power in so rather sure the battery is down but what about the rest?? I hope someone can help you more
So it doesn't power on at all, even with holding the power button for 20 secs?
Download mode also?
I would definitely contact htc about getting it replace/repaired...a bit expensive of a device to not use its warranty...which has to be honored.
You used a QC3.0 compatible charger...that is the requirement; OEM is not the requirement.
Unless someone can prove a defective charger is the cause (it's not like OEM equipment can't be defective or break), it would be an assumption made in bad faith.
gortys said:
Maybe you could only ask HTC about this issue, they could have an idea. But, for sure, you won't be able to make it repair with warranty as you used a non-htc charger.
Unfortunatelly, I really don't know about it.
As you had still 41% of charge, there is power in so rather sure the battery is down but what about the rest?? I hope someone can help you more
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Rolo42 said:
So it doesn't power on at all, even with holding the power button for 20 secs?
Download mode also?
I would definitely contact htc about getting it replace/repaired...a bit expensive of a device to not use its warranty...which has to be honored.
You used a QC3.0 compatible charger...that is the requirement; OEM is not the requirement.
Unless someone can prove a defective charger is the cause (it's not like OEM equipment can't be defective or break), it would be an assumption made in bad faith.
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Thanks for your replies...
I will try to contact HTC Taiwan. Sure they can help but I am concern on how long the process would take to ship my device to them for repair and send it back to me.
just for info.. this is the charger I used > Choetech
And this cable I used in the office to connect my device to my computer > Choetech cable
gortys said:
Maybe you could only ask HTC about this issue, they could have an idea. But, for sure, you won't be able to make it repair with warranty as you used a non-htc charger.
Unfortunatelly, I really don't know about it.
As you had still 41% of charge, there is power in so rather sure the battery is down but what about the rest?? I hope someone can help you more
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Incorrect. There is no way for HTC to know what type of charger was used.
side_flip15 said:
Thanks for your replies...
I will try to contact HTC Taiwan. Sure they can help but I am concern on how long the process would take to ship my device to them for repair and send it back to me.
just for info.. this is the charger I used > Choetech
And this cable I used in the office to connect my device to my computer > Choetech cable
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Yeah, I think that HTC should be a nice option. even if you don't send the phone back to them, they could give helpfull informations. And maybe, ask other users that live in your region if they already had to send a phone back to htc and see with them if the delay is acceptable. As HTC will be thet best for it for you to keep your warranty safe
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Incorrect. There is no way for HTC to know what type of charger was used.
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One point for you
side_flip15 said:
Thanks for your replies...
I will try to contact HTC Taiwan. Sure they can help but I am concern on how long the process would take to ship my device to them for repair and send it back to me.
just for info.. this is the charger I used > Choetech
And this cable I used in the office to connect my device to my computer > Choetech cable
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Their service is actually very fast. The offer an option where they will send you a replacement phone right away and put a hold on your credit card and remove it once the device is in their hands. If you do not choose that option and send the phone in and wait for repairs (which i have done before) it took less than a week.
side_flip15 said:
So my 10 just died today.. what happened was... it still has around 41% battery but I decided to change is already since I will be going out. after 30 minutes I checked the phone but it was turned off and not charging, led is turned off. I am using a Choetech quick charge 3.0 charger with original HTC type-C cable. I already tried some possible fix around the internet but none of them work. So I assumed this is a hardware issue caused by maybe an incompatible charger. Although I use this Choetech charger for over a month already without any issue whatsoever.
My question is.. Which part/s would be possibly damaged of using an incompatible charger? (battery, charging board?). HTC devices are no longer released in my country anymore so no HTC repair services are available. Sending it to country where I bought it for repair might take months so last option I'm thinking is to repair and replace defective parts myself.
Hope someone with HTC hardware expertise will help me...
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While unplugged did you hold volume up and power for 30 seconds?
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dottat said:
While unplugged did you hold volume up and power for 30 seconds?
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It isn't responding...
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It isn't responding...
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With the 10, try power + vol up + vol down. A bit different than on previous models. The capacitive keys will blink several times, then the phone will reboot. If you need to get to download mode (or bootloader which you can access from download mode), switch to power + vol down immediately after the phone shuts down to reboot.
I had to use this method myself twice today while testing a beta ROM and getting a black screen after the flash.
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With the 10, try power + vol up + vol down. A bit different than on previous models. The capacitive keys will blink several times, then the phone will reboot. If you need to get to download mode (or bootloader which you can access from download mode), switch to power + vol down immediately after the phone shuts down to reboot.
I had to use this method myself twice today while testing a beta ROM and getting a black screen after the flash.
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Thanks but I already tried all possible combinations. It does not respond.
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Thanks but I already tried all possible combinations. It does not respond.
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The capacitive buttons don't blink holding down all buttons (vol up and down plus power)? Crappy. It sounds like you've got a hard brick. After my response, I got black screen four more times and was able to get back running. Six times in total. If they are blinking, keep holding them down 'til reboot
The capacitive buttons don't blink holding down all buttons (vol up and down plus power)? Crappy. It sounds like you've got a hard brick. After my response, I got black screen four more times and was able to get back running. Six times in total. If they are blinking, keep holding them down 'til reboot
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No response at all. It's a hardware issue I think.
Already contacted HTC SEA (Singapore.) They just redirect me to their HTC TW counterpart as my device came from Taiwan. Unfortunately, after days of trying to chat, no response from them until now . Really disappointing!
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With the 10, try power + vol up + vol down.
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No! The volume buttons are a rocker and if you hold both of them, you may break the button. There was a case review video that showed this happening (no idea which one; I've watched many).
You only need to press power + one of the volume keys (I don't remember which one, down I think...for download mode) to get the effect you described.
It worked when my phone was comatose from the PC BSODding during an RUU.
Rolo42 said:
No! The volume buttons are a rocker and if you hold both of them, you may break the button. There was a case review video that showed this happening (no idea which one; I've watched many).
You only need to press power + one of the volume keys (I don't remember which one, down I think...for download mode) to get the effect you described.
It worked when my phone was comatose from the PC BSODding during an RUU.
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Incorrect, but I was too.
Vol up + down + power forces a reboot. I was responding after beers, and didn't realize/notice that he was trying to boot up from a powered down device. That's why I said as soon as it powers off to switch to power + vol down.
It won't break the buttons. It's the way that HTC has made the 10 to force reboot. I don't think they would do that if it would break the volume rocker.
Power + vol down from a powered off state should boot to download mode in the situation he is having.
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Incorrect, but I was too.
Vol up + down + power forces a reboot. I was responding after beers, and didn't realize/notice that he was trying to boot up from a powered down device. That's why I said as soon as it powers off to switch to power + vol down.
It won't break the buttons. It's the way that HTC has made the 10 to force reboot. I don't think they would do that if it would break the volume rocker.
Power + vol down from a powered off state should boot to download mode in the situation he is having.
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Tell htc to update their documentation then:
cf. http://www.htc.com/mea-en/support/htc-10/howto/722108.html
HTC 10 not responding?
If HTC 10 does not respond when you touch the screen or press the buttons, you can still restart it.
Press and hold the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons for at least 12 seconds. HTC 10 then restarts.
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And another:
http://www.hardreset.info/devices/htc/htc-10/
Rolo42 said:
Tell htc to update their documentation then:
cf. http://www.htc.com/mea-en/support/htc-10/howto/722108.html
And another:
http://www.hardreset.info/devices/htc/htc-10/
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And it works. Thanks for that.
When I tried this a few weeks ago when having issues, my phone didn't respond to it. I had to ask in the Venom Beta Hangouts chat what was up. I was told press both vol up and vol down + power, and that did work for me so I stuck with it. Maybe it was a problem with the situation I was in at the time.
Thanks for all your suggestions.. but none of them work.. the device does not respond..
I have had it plugged in all night, and tried the following ;
Hold power for 1 minute
Hold power and volume up for one minute
Hold power and volume down for one minute
Hold all 3 buttons for one minute
None of these worked.
I have plugged it into a PC but there is no connection.
Is there anything else I can do?
*EDIT* Fixed it! https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=83649851&postcount=7
Its dead phone. What do you want some magic to turn it on? If it dosnt want to turn it on its dead phone and you cant do anything about it.
You might be right, but in the 20 years of owning mobile phones I have never had one that simply "died" before. I've ordered a new charge port as I think it might be to blame.
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You might be right, but in the 20 years of owning mobile phones I have never had one that simply "died" before. I've ordered a new charge port as I think it might be to blame.
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Pressing pwr + volume down or volume up won't turn on device.
You're not saying if device can enter to recovery nor fastboot or If your device is unlocked or not or if you have some screen as the logo or if you have some vibration, some led blinking, or if you let it charging with screen on (it must be screen burning) or if device was off while charging...
The phone has no sign of life. No led, no screen on. Nothing.
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The phone has no sign of life. No led, no screen on. Nothing.
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Well, there is not much you can do here, it could be a damage at the hardware level, probably in the port charger or at emmc/motherboard.
Also the overcharging or the kernel panic produced for some overheating can make that device won't boot.
The only you should try at software level is this https://c.mi.com/thread-1479882-1-0.html
I fixed it! After replacing the charging port it still didn't work.
However I read somewhere that disconnecting then reconnecting the battery connector inside the phone would work so I tried that and it worked.
Phone back working fully.