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Nasty Bootloop after Flash on Sprint G2

Last night I installed geefree on my phone from the app store and used it to install TWRP. I downloaded a nightly CM11 and an appropriate gapps. Using geefree I rebooted to recovery (never figured out the button combination to boot to recovery "naturally") and installed both of the zips. This could be where I made my mistake, I installed both at the same time.
Now my phone loops, displaying the LG logo for a few seconds, then shutting off and rebooting before repeating the process. I can't seem to get it to go into download mode or the recovery menu. I've tried power+up, power+down, down+up and each of those while plugging the device in, etc. I can get the device to a hardware key control mode, though it doesn't seem too useful.
How can I save my phone? This forum has been a great resource in the past and I'm very grateful for the many tutorials I've followed rooting other devices. Hopefully you guys can save the day once again!

Volume up plus power is how to access recovery on sprint.
What stock sw version were you on before you flashed cm?
Did you wipe data before flashing?
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

I was using stock 4.2.2, I believe. I didn't wipe the data (shame on me), a bad habit that I picked up from my first rooted device, the Samsung Moment. It didn't ever matter on that one, afaik. Thanks for the reply!
Edit: Volume up and power whether plugged in or not takes me to the hardware key control mode screen.
Second Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476&page=35 I also found this thread where someone seems to be experiencing similar issues and they fix it with "LG Utility." Is that a PC application? It's a little vague to google, but I've been trying!

I have a bootloop issue every time i flash a rom i have to wipe all but sd flash roms and gapps the i do a restore from twrp and oly restore my boot image only and they boot no prob

I'm kind of starting to suspect my power button doesn't work at all for whatever reason. I have a lot of difficulty getting the phone to shut down, then it doesn't seem to easily power up. It's a strange collection of problems. Would a Sprint repair place be able to fix this?

If they have parts on hand if not either a swap out or a sendoff

Same problem here - bootloop and no download mode - CWM works! - urgently need help
I guess I have the same problem as InlineFourPower (apart from that my power-button has no problem).
I am stuck in bootloop since I tried to upgrade to Kitkat a few days ago. Now I can´t get into download mode any more, nor into fastboot or anything else. Only CWM works.
From within CWM I can successfully flash ROMs but that doesn´t help, since afterwards I am still stuck in bootloop. It is possible, however, to push files via adb-commands while I am in CWM.
Does anybody have an idea how to go from here or how to get download-mode back?

Device is recognized but can´t be mounted - bricked forever?
Parinibbana said:
I guess I have the same problem as InlineFourPower (apart from that my power-button has no problem).
I am stuck in bootloop since I tried to upgrade to Kitkat a few days ago. Now I can´t get into download mode any more, nor into fastboot or anything else. Only CWM works.
From within CWM I can successfully flash ROMs but that doesn´t help, since afterwards I am still stuck in bootloop. It is possible, however, to push files via adb-commands while I am in CWM.
Does anybody have an idea how to go from here or how to get download-mode back?
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I tried a few things on Linux.
After terminal-command "ls /dev/sd*" when the device is unplugged from the computer I get "/dev/sda".
When the device is connected via USB, I get: "/dev/sda /dev/sdb"
So sdb is my LG G2.
So I went on to the next command: "gdisk -l /dev/sdb"
As a result I get: "Problem opening /dev/sdb for reading! Error is 123."
Does it mean that the phone isn´t mounted or what? Now I´ve connected my phone to another Linux machine with the same result. It is recognised (p.e. as sdd), but there is no sdd1. Seems as if it is recognized, but can´t be mounted. Does that mean my device is bricked for good? That´s it?

to get the phone into download mode you have to plug the usb cord in and hold VOL+, so to get this right as I have a case on mine, plug the usb into the phone first then hold VOL+ and plug into usb port on the computer.
it does take a loooong time to power down the phone with the button when stuck in a boot loop, just keep holding it until it shuts off, it will shut off eventually!!
plug the phone in while in download mode to install drivers and set com ports, then unplug before you begin your flash with LGFlashTool, hope this helps you out.

Cronic2009 said:
to get the phone into download mode you have to plug the usb cord in and hold VOL+, so to get this right as I have a case on mine, plug the usb in first then hold VOL+ and plug into usb port.
it does take a loooong time to power down the phone with the button when stuck in a boot loop, just keep holding it until it shuts off, hope this helps
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Thanks Cronic2009 for your advice.
There are, however, szenarios where download-mode is not accessible any more. Neither by using the hardware-keys, nor by using the adb-command.
After four days of resarch and a lot of trial and error, I finally unbricked my F320L using the two adb-commands outlined at the beginning of that thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Worked like a charm.
Thanks everyone for your advice.

no problem buddy, glad you got it figured out, good luck to you from here on out!
FYI, that link doesn't work
I just wanted to ask anyone who might know, since the bootloader of the LS980 is locked, we cannot "break" this correct, so no matter what commands we decide to run through root, we cant touch the true bootloader there for LS980 fail safe? (Besides Acts of God, EMP, ect)

Cronic2009 said:
no problem buddy, glad you got it figured out, good luck to you from here on out!
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Thanks for letting me know. I corrected the link in my previous post.

Be sure if you use a aosp based rom to flash the ZV8 modem. Your can use dr87 or furnance kernals after you flash the zva modem althought i have encountered soft brick due to this.

so i'm having this exact issue and i don't know how to get out of it. i just need to transfer the radio to my phone somehow but nothing shows up under adb devices. i'm trying to the lg mobile support tool now. its downloading the software. but if it doesn't work does any one have any fixes?
edit: i fixed it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51637410&highlight=download+fail#post51637410

pitbullmommy45245 said:
so i'm having this exact issue and i don't know how to get out of it. i just need to transfer the radio to my phone somehow but nothing shows up under adb devices. i'm trying to the lg mobile support tool now. its downloading the software. but if it doesn't work does any one have any fixes?
edit: i fixed it by following this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51637410&highlight=download+fail#post51637410
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Thank You for sharing you fixed your issue pittbullmommy but the link you posted points back to a post about a failed run on LGFlashTool, will you please fix the link and point it to the post/guide you used to fix your phone, it may help others stuck in a similar situation, glad to hear you got it fixed and working, best of luck with it from here on out!

Hi all
was just about to start a new thread but didn't want to get into trouble..anyway I am in need of some assistance please.my ls980 has been bricked for some time now been searching all over the internet for a solution to be stuck back at square one.found this video on youtube which is pretty much exactly what my phone is doing.I have used lg flash tool to revert to stock and still nothing I lost root doing that but last night,I managed to regain root access I have no idea how but it happened when i clicked ioroot batch file i went into download mode and it stated bottom left ROOTED in red so i managed that but that is it still doing what is being shown in the video its on youtube
watch?v=PjLF-pBhZSY
please if anyone has the know how I would like to fix this phone rather then bin it thank you all happy 4th everyone

After using tot and flash tool to get back to stock, did you try going into stock recovery and do a factory data reset? I know it sounds stupid especially after a tot but try it. Couldn't hurt
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

Borderline noob here, so please bear with me...
I have been using TWRP 2.7.0.0 to do all my work, and I was able to get the Lego ROM installed with ZVA. I got into too big of a hurry and forgot to make a backup of stock. I've also been unsuccessful in trying to install ZVC modem and firmware. Thankfully ZVA works as does the LEGO ROM, but I'd like to have stock there to access as well. The stockZVC that's on the Android Development page has been getting stuck (bootloop?) on the Sprint Spark logo. I've done TWRP's factory reset with no success. Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance!

Yes sir I've tried that and more to no avail is there anything I can do through adb I'm on stock recovery phone doesn't stay on long enough to install anything

sarfdawg said:
Borderline noob here, so please bear with me...
I have been using TWRP 2.7.0.0 to do all my work, and I was able to get the Lego ROM installed with ZVA. I got into too big of a hurry and forgot to make a backup of stock. I've also been unsuccessful in trying to install ZVC modem and firmware. Thankfully ZVA works as does the LEGO ROM, but I'd like to have stock there to access as well. The stockZVC that's on the Android Development page has been getting stuck (bootloop?) on the Sprint Spark logo. I've done TWRP's factory reset with no success. Any help would be great.
Thanks in advance!
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You ever get her fixed?

[Q] Fail root on Optimus G E977

Hello everyone, i have used this site for root another phones on past but now i can't understand how to fix my problem by myself. Thats why i'm here to kindly ask(beg) for help.
I tryed to root the phone, first i used the Framaroot, i thought it worked but look likes not, i'm getting the Secure booting Error! Couse: boot certification verify.
Ok, looks not a big deal, lots of guys got it and solved their problems with this post. But now is where i ask sorry because i couldn't make it.
I can enter on dowload mode, i tried all the steps on the post and did not worked. I need a light.
When i used the KDZ_FW, i got a message of error on extrating file.
When i tryed make a Recovery Hard Reset, i got the message Secure booting Error! Couse: boot certification verify.
When i try to turn it on by pressing the power + volumerdown = nothing happen.
I have a Optimus G E977, and the software was the E97710d.
Thanks for the attention.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45355871&postcount=1
Question 5. I know it's hard to read before..i see things didn't changed around since i left. I see same lazy people,rushing into things before looking around....pffff....

Maybe U can help me too.
Everything was fine with my OG but problems start when installing CM11. I decided to go back to stock later (I did it) but then couldnt be able to enter recovery or download mode. I tried several methods like re root, unlock again and lately using ROM Manager and trying to install another recover all get screwed up. Only black screen. Trying and trying I could install KDZ firmware
So then I root, unlock boatloader with method one from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2667398
Ok i dont know if boatloader is unlocked now but i know I cant enter recovery or download mode. Im afraid to use freegee to try to unlock again.
What should I do.
Thanks
kimitza said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45355871&postcount=1
Question 5. I know it's hard to read before..i see things didn't changed around since i left. I see same lazy people,rushing into things before looking around....pffff....
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kimitza said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45355871&postcount=1
Question 5. I know it's hard to read before..i see things didn't changed around since i left. I see same lazy people,rushing into things before looking around....pffff....
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I appreciate your intention to help, maybe its because i'm a Braziliam guy, with not the best english, that i can't figure how to use the FREEGEE app if i can't start the cellphone.
Thanks again.
OBS: I have used that app too before get this error. And was just becouse tryed to enter on recovery mode that i got that message.

I understand that your celphone cant turn on or enter download mode or recovery?
If thats your situation maybe I can help U (I think)
Fuguets said:
I appreciate your intention to help, maybe its because i'm a Braziliam guy, with not the best english, that i can't figure how to use the FREEGEE app if i can't start the cellphone.
Thanks again.
OBS: I have used that app too before get this error. And was just becouse tryed to enter on recovery mode that i got that message.
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Well, i'll try to explain all to not get missunderstood.
My situation is, without the USB cable the celphone don't respond to any button press.
With USB cable, by the momment that i plug it, the screen shows the error message.
With the USB cable and in the error message screen, i can press the volume buttons +- and power, after that the phone restart and shows the download mode.
What i know so far is, if i can enter download mode, and here is your words, all is not lost.
Knowing that, all solutions i found on this site doesn't work with me. Or, what is possible, i didn't make it right.
The phone do not enter on recovery mode.
I gess this is all. For now
Thanks for the patience to teach who needs to be teached.
ErnestoD said:
I understand that your celphone cant turn on or enter download mode or recovery?
If thats your situation maybe I can help U (I think)
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My previous problem was far worst than yours.
I recommend U to uninstall all LG stuff from your PC and follow this guide: http://www.htcmania.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1026
Its in spanish so I think U wont have much problem
I did it yestesrday and save me. Whit it U will install a new KDZ firmware, even if it is bigger than 1GB
Good luck
QUOTE=Fuguets;51799238]Well, i'll try to explain all to not get missunderstood.
My situation is, without the USB cable the celphone don't respond to any button press.
With USB cable, by the momment that i plug it, the screen shows the error message.
With the USB cable and in the error message screen, i can press the volume buttons +- and power, after that the phone restart and shows the download mode.
What i know so far is, if i can enter download mode, and here is your words, all is not lost.
Knowing that, all solutions i found on this site doesn't work with me. Or, what is possible, i didn't make it right.
The phone do not enter on recovery mode.
I gess this is all. For now
Thanks for the patience to teach who needs to be teached.[/QUOTE]

As I see, if i'm looking for the guide you are refering, of install the original rom, is the same one that i already tried and i got message error of extract file.
I deleted all lg stuff from computer, downloaded everything of the guide and the message is the same.
Any more suggestion ?
PS: I prefer english version , at least to read is easy to me.
Edit1:I wonder if the fact of my kdz file be bigger than 1gb causes that ?
Edit2: When i try the guide on this link the step 7 does not show to me, and my phone or some similar does not show on the Usb Controler list to install.
Thanks again
ErnestoD said:
My previous problem was far worst than yours.
I recommend U to uninstall all LG stuff from your PC and follow this guide
Its in spanish so I think U wont have much problem
I did it yestesrday and save me. Whit it U will install a new KDZ firmware, even if it is bigger than 1GB
Good luck
QUOTE=Fuguets;51799238]Well, i'll try to explain all to not get missunderstood.
My situation is, without the USB cable the celphone don't respond to any button press.
With USB cable, by the momment that i plug it, the screen shows the error message.
With the USB cable and in the error message screen, i can press the volume buttons +- and power, after that the phone restart and shows the download mode.
What i know so far is, if i can enter download mode, and here is your words, all is not lost.
Knowing that, all solutions i found on this site doesn't work with me. Or, what is possible, i didn't make it right.
The phone do not enter on recovery mode.
I gess this is all. For now
Thanks for the patience to teach who needs to be teached.
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I didnt see that on XDA. I used this method with 2 kdz´s, one smaller and another one bigger than 1gb.
Maybe U missed something.
Fuguets said:
As I see, if i'm looking for the guide you are refering, of install the original rom, is the same one that i already tried and i got message error of extract file.
I deleted all lg stuff from computer, downloaded everything of the guide and the message is the same.
Any more suggestion ?
PS: I prefer english version , at least to read is easy to me.
Edit1:I wonder if the fact of my kdz file be bigger than 1gb causes that ?
Edit2: When i try the guide on this link the step 7 does not show to me, and my phone or some similar does not show on the Usb Controler list to install.
Thanks again
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Now I am really worried about that. I just can't acces the phone by any kind of way.
When i try the Unlock Botloader, it says that didn't found my device.
Now, after restart the computer, it says: The system cannot find the patch specified.
Is there no more options for me ?
The drivers I have downloaded here was automaticly updated from 8.0xx to 10.0xx, I unterstand this is a good thing, am I wrong ?

Could U flash KDZ using the method from htc mania?? (Im using it rigth now with 1.2GB KDZ firmware)
How did U come to that situation?
Fuguets said:
Now I am really worried about that. I just can't acces the phone by any kind of way.
When i try the Unlock Botloader, it says that didn't found my device.
Now, after restart the computer, it says: The system cannot find the patch specified.
Is there no more options for me ?
The drivers I have downloaded here was automaticly updated from 8.0xx to 10.0xx, I unterstand this is a good thing, am I wrong ?
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I did that, while i use the KDZ one minute after start unpacking the file, it shows the error message and finish the procces. I don't know if is that what you were asking.
When I tried the button Read Phone Information, it tells me Emergency Not Support Batt Level Check.
Is that the problem ?
ErnestoD said:
Could U flash KDZ using the method from htc mania?? (Im using it rigth now with 1.2GB KDZ firmware)
How did U come to that situation?
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Did U overwrite LGMOBILEAX folder was stated and (step 2). Did U edit hosts file as stated (step 3=
In my case i previously have a black screen, nothing more, but connecting phone to PC while pressing both volum keys aloud PC to recognice the phone.
If U receive extraction error that means that the patch is wrong. Do not press anything more in the program There is no need to
Fuguets said:
I did that, while i use the KDZ one minute after start unpacking the file, it shows the error message and finish the procces. I don't know if is that what you were asking.
When I tried the button Read Phone Information, it tells me Emergency Not Support Batt Level Check.
Is that the problem ?
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I did not overwrite that folder, maybe we are looking for different guides because if that was something that i supose to do i didn't saw that on the guide.
I did not edit hosts file.
I restarted the computer now again, and now my message is: device not found.
Can you place the link of exacly guide i need to look ? Couse the link you send me before has a various of them.
ErnestoD said:
Did U overwrite LGMOBILEAX folder was stated and (step 2). Did U edit hosts file as stated (step 3=
In my case i previously have a black screen, nothing more, but connecting phone to PC while pressing both volum keys aloud PC to recognice the phone.
If U receive extraction error that means that the patch is wrong. Do not press anything more in the program There is no need to
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http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=802175
Remenber to start from zero
Tested on WIN7 64 bits

ErnestoD said:
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=802175
Remenber to start from zero
Tested on WIN7 64 bits
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Helo again, i just finish the proccess now. Again i got the same message, I attached the log file, if you please have a look on that i appreciate.
I don't know, all the problem looks to be batterys fault. I hope not. Thanks.
Edit1: I foun this guide, do you think it could help me ?
But I didn't understand that well, looks like I need to be able to start the OS of the phone, which i can't.

Im sad to hear that , This is beyond my knowledge. It worked for me but...
Fuguets said:
Helo again, i just finish the proccess now. Again i got the same message, I attached the log file, if you please have a look on that i appreciate.
I don't know, all the problem looks to be batterys fault. I hope not. Thanks.
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ErnestoD said:
Im sad to hear that , This is beyond my knowledge. It worked for me but...
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What about my edit, where i found that someone said it solve the problem on 15%, do you think it could work ?
I just don't understant well, do I need to be able to start my phone rom ? Or i can do on my situation ?
Hello guys,
I am so happy that I wanted to share this with you. As I still have headache from googling how to flash back your stock rom (which didn't work out because the flash tool gave an error every time at 15%), I can save you a lot of headache with this very very simple fix.
For some people the tool works just fine, but when you have some google bootloader or a newer freegee unlocked one and you want back to stock, lots of people cant follow this thread because of the error at 15%.
The fix is EASY and I found it on the Optimus L9 section, thanks to that guy on XDA.
Follow exactly Davevinci's great thread except for one thing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2498102
Step 4 is now:
4.GO TO DOWNLOAD MODE POW+BOTH VOL BUTTON PRESSED+CONNECT USB
But step 4 should be:
- Boot up your phone in any stock based rom, for example SAVVY Rom V5
- Enable USB debugging and connect your phone through USB using the LG PC Suite option (make sure to kill PC suite in tast manager).
Now you should see the driver installation of LGE Android MTP device as usual and then just run the flash tool from the guide. Also de mode DIAG is now the right one. The flashtool will reboot your phone to download mode automatically when it's needed.
Still an error? Don't worry, disable virus scanner and firewall and just reconnect your phone. I got an error one time, during flashing, but I followed the steps the flashtool suggested me and now everything went fine.
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The link U provide is not working and U didnt upload any log, I didnt see it.
As I read to perform that action u must be able to turn on your phone.
Did U try to flash a smaller then 1gb kdz or try another ones.
As U can see U wont receive to much help in LG forum. There are good guides but on time help is another thing.
Did U try this guide (method 1): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2667398
Is your phone properly detected in your PC?
Fuguets said:
What about my edit, where i found that someone said it solve the problem on 15%, do you think it could work ?
I just don't understant well, do I need to be able to start my phone rom ? Or i can do on my situation ?
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I did not tried with a smaller archive because I can't download it. Among the Brazilian files I only can download the version 10D. I am on phone now but I will send the link that I'm trying asap. I really appreciate your help man. Even that I didn't found the solution yet is nice count with some experience help.
Enviado de meu XT1032 usando Tapatalk
Edit: From this list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093382 , all brazilian links show Access Denied
And from here http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=20, only the V10D of Brazil.
I'm looking for the number 16, CLR/CLARO(BRAZIL) which is less than 1GB. Maybe i'm wrong, but when i clic on the name, a page of TNY shows a link of ADFLY that after i clic on close advertisement nothing happen.
About the method 1, I did try that, but sometimes it says "device not found" or "the system cannot find the patch specified". I'll try that from another computer, i let you know if i have some lucky. But the guy of the guide said:
!enable usb debugging
connect as MTP
follow the script"
Maybe its not for me.
Look what happen. (I'm using download mode)
*********************************************
* Tool Unlock BL Optimus G - Update 0414 *
* *
*********************************************
*** Select a number ***
1. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Seclect a number : 1
1. [Unlock] Optimus G JB 4.1.2 Selelct
Seclect a number : 1
FreeGee UNLOCK
Thanks to Team Codefire
1. JB 4.1.2
╣Seclect a Number : 1
1. KT
2. SKT
3. LGU+
╣Seclect a number : 1
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
error: device not found
Unlock BL success.
╕Reboot [y]/[n] :
About my phone get propper detected, i guess it is, at least on my devices map it shows "Lg AndroidNet Phone"

[Q] Bootloop, can't access Recovery Mode

Hi All!
I've checked all similar threads but I haven't found any solution to my problem, hence this post.
I was trying to root Samsung Note 2 and install Cyanogenmod but rooting failed
The current problem:
1. Samsung Note 2 has ended up in a bootloop after failed rooting
2. I can't boot the phone in the Recovery Mode
3. The USB Debugging Mode was not activated
4. I can't turn on the phone
Description:
I was trying to root my friend's Samsung Note 2 using the following method from this website http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291827
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
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The problem is that by mistake I used a wrong CF-Auto-Root... file and instead of this file CF-Auto-Root-t03g-t03gxx-gtn7100.zip which was designed for Samsung Note 2 I used a file which I was using before for my own phone (Samsung Galaxy S4) CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
Result 1: The rooting process got frozen and I had to disconnect the USB cable connecting the phone with the computer.
Result 2: Black screen, I couldn't boot the phone.
Next, I used the same rooting method but with the correct CF-Auto-Root... file.
Result 3: Bootloop. The phone boots up when I press the power button but when I see the first screen with a white "Samsung Note 2" on a black background, the phone reboots again and the process repeats itself for ever.
Result 4: I can't boot the phone in recovery mode. When I press the Volume Up+Power+Home buttons, the phone reboots and keeps rebooting instead of going into recovery mode.
Result 5: The USB Debugging Mode was not activated before rooting. Since I can't turn on the phone I can't activate the mode now. All solutions to my problem that I've seen require having USB Debugging Mode activated.
Could anyone help me and suggest what to do, please?
I don't know much about how mobile phone works but I can follow instructions if I know what to do.
I rooted my own mobile phone and installed Cyanogenmod successfully. I wanted to do the same with my friend's phone who was fed up with bloated and slow manufacturer's firmware.
I hope you can help me. Thank you.

I really don't know why so many users try to root before flashing a custom rom -> it is simply useless and as shown in this example dangerous, when a false root method or file is chosen.
You need:
1. Custom recovery, flash through ODIN, I think latest TWRP will do the job
2. Flash your desired custom rom through above recovery, (if needed: GApps also)
3. Flash SuperSu if needed (read in OP of that rom) done
If number 1 won't work, you got to flash firmware from sammobile first using ODIN
and then take steps 1, 2, 3

Androidwizzard said:
I really don't know why so many users try to root before flashing a custom rom -> it is simply useless and as shown in this example dangerous, when a false root method or file is chosen.
You need:
1. Custom recovery, flash through ODIN, I think latest TWRP will do the job
2. Flash your desired custom rom through above recovery, (if needed: GApps also)
3. Flash SuperSu if needed (read in OP of that rom) done
If number 1 won't work, you got to flash firmware from sammobile first using ODIN
and then take steps 1, 2, 3
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Hi AndroidWizzard!
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
I've done everything as you advised me to and... it worked!
Firstly, I installed TWRP, I wiped all files on the phone, downloaded Cyanogenmod to external SD card, installed Cyanogenmod through TWRP and all done! I also installed the minimum version of Gapps and it's all I need.
Thank you SO much for your help. twdeim which
All the best!

britanix said:
Hi AndroidWizzard!
Thank you very much for your quick reply.
I've done everything as you advised me to and... it worked!
Firstly, I installed TWRP, I wiped all files on the phone, downloaded Cyanogenmod to external SD card, installed Cyanogenmod through TWRP and all done! I also installed the minimum version of Gapps and it's all I need.
Thank you SO much for your help.
All the best!
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Never praise a ford till you get over.
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As I said, everything I mentioned before went fine but there is one problem. The system doesn't detect the network as if the SIM card wasn't inserted. I double checked everything and I have no idea what that is.
I installed CyanogenMod version 11-20140715-NIGHTLY-n7100 with android version4.4.4.
I would be very grateful for any suggestions.
Many thanks!

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udansikka said:
RecoveryFix for Access data recovery software expediently recover inaccessible Access file. It recovers user data from damage Access files.
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I am sorry but I don't understand how RecoveryFix relates to my problem. Could you write a bit more, please?
Thank you.

britanix said:
I am sorry but I don't understand how RecoveryFix relates to my problem. Could you write a bit more, please?
Thank you.
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Hi All,
I've solved the problem. Thank you!

britanix said:
Hi All,
I've solved the problem. Thank you!
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can you tell me how to solved your problem because i have something like your problem

suirs said:
can you tell me how to solved your problem because i have something like your problem
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The problem originated from the fact that my IMEI got lost somewhere during failed rooting/flashing. I've flashed with the stock firmware which retrieved my IMEI and the phone connected to the network as usual. After the phone was brought back to the fully operational state, I used CyanogenMod installer for Mac and I successfully installed CM, and it works like a dream.
I hope it will help. Good luck!

britanix said:
The problem originated from the fact that my IMEI got lost somewhere during failed rooting/flashing. I've flashed with the stock firmware which retrieved my IMEI and the phone connected to the network as usual. After the phone was brought back to the fully operational state, I used CyanogenMod installer for Mac and I successfully installed CM, and it works like a dream.
I hope it will help. Good luck!
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there is have a version worked on windows 7 ??

suirs said:
there is have a version worked on windows 7 ??
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I understand that you are asking if there is a CyanogenMod installer for Windows. Yes, there is, particularly for Windows http://beta.download.cyanogenmod.org/install

Just copy of my posts in another thread as this one is more relevant to my problem I think:
Good afternoon gents and girls, I have a bit strange problem wonder if anyone can get a bit of light on it. My Mrs's GT-7100 one day was stuck on boot up screen. I thought is was corrupt tried to do factory reset. Didn't work out read about is decided to flash it with a different official ROM for that installed twrp-3.0.2-0-t03g.img.tar and was trying to do a lot of different things within TWRP mode. As I'm not familiar with flashing process I guess didn't do it properly BUT! While doing it all over sudden I realised that the phone is actually working while connected to external power it shows charge and goes upto 100% but as as soon as it disconnected from main power source it starts to reboot constantly again stuck at the same boot screen again, till reconnected to power source again, then goes in to fool boot and functions properly making and receiving phone calls. The charge shown on the battery drops from 100% to 4-7% in a matter of the boot up time which is say 5-10 seconds.
Tested by multimeter battery shows 4.32V. I can't test battery under load, but will endeavor to do so by a test light. I have a bit strange problem wonder if anyone can get a bit of light on it.
So any thoughts?
I suspect the battery is not the issue. I have 2 external banks which are holding the charge to keep running Galaxy 3 8.0 up to 2-3 hours in use. Both of them are 5.2V 1A and having GT-7100 connected to them doesn't help to boot up the phone. Olso 5V 0,5A charger of Bluebery either, only Samsung 2A charger gets the GT-7100 back to fanctioning mode. When phone is booted up it shows
The ROM Version it is N7100XXUFND3,
Kernel version 3.0.31-152758,
Build number
KOT49H.N7100XXSFQA1
SE for Android status
enforcing
SEPF_GT-7100_4.4.2_0016

Need modified .tot for LS980

Hi everybody, is there any one who can give me a link of .tot modified file with hex editor, I flashed my phone (LS980) with wrong firmware (D802) and when I try to flash it with the right file wich is destined for LS980 the flash tool consider the phone as a D802 model, I tried all methods I found on XDA to restore my phone but nothing done, my phone still brick, and the only way to flash it now is to modify the .tot file with a hex editor soft, if there is someone who can give me a link to that file, or to show me the exact line to modify in the file and which hex soft to use it will be a great help for me.
Thank you in advance (Please try to give the help I demand, because I tried every methods)

Hello kakah2011, First of all i'd tell you to calm down its gonna be alright. secondly can you explain briefly the previous version of software you were running. Android version and the software version, if you could mention would be of great help. And did you flash D802 rom yourself, as if it were running LS980 previously or did you buy the phone already flashed with a fake D802 rom. I can guide and provide you on how to resolve the issue but first i need to make sure which partitions are flashed to your phones memory currently.

just relax. i had exactly the same issue and it got sorted out. My phone(hardware ls980) came with a fake 802 software on it. So i assumed its a 802 and flashed 802 roms on it till it completely got screwed up. the touch went crazy and the phone got into a auto restart loop.
I have the edited file, but i dont know how to give you a 2.5 gb file. Any ideas how it can be shared.
I edited the original file using flexhex. You just need to change the first instance of the word LS980 to D802. the trick here is that in hex editor format when we replace L with D , S with 8, 9 with 0, 8 with 2,0 we replace with a spacebar. The last parts a mistake. 0 should be replaced by a blank and not a spacebar. Copy a blank from nearby and insert it. or try a 00 value. I dont remember exactly what i did. but my mistake was that i was replacing the 0 with a space bar.
after the format, my phone stopped getting into the download mode. Instead i got stuck in some fastboot mode which was getting activated by using the volume up key while inserting the wire(before this, i was getting download mode in volume down+usb wire insertion). had to struggle a bit to get the phone back to download mode. I used something called adb tools to get this done. If you konw these tools, its just a 2 min job.
After that i reflashed the original tot file of ls980 and the phone started working great.
if you need anyhelp, call me if you are from india on 9700000678. Else pm here or email on [email protected]
dont forget to thank me.

megasamsid8 said:
Hello kakah2011, First of all i'd tell you to calm down its gonna be alright. secondly can you explain briefly the previous version of software you were running. Android version and the software version, if you could mention would be of great help. And did you flash D802 rom yourself, as if it were running LS980 previously or did you buy the phone already flashed with a fake D802 rom. I can guide and provide you on how to resolve the issue but first i need to make sure which partitions are flashed to your phones memory currently.
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Thak you Mr, I think that the previous Firmware before I flash it was a LS980 (4.4.2 or 4.2.2), and I think that the version that I flashed the phone with is 16GB, and I can't use adb fastboot with PC to because it don't recorgnize the IMEI and the only way to restore it is the download mode (No Philz recovery) and I must notice that the screen is not normal (when I push it in an area it moves in another), I think that it's bricked for ever!!!!???

krunalkamdar said:
just relax. i had exactly the same issue and it got sorted out. My phone(hardware ls980) came with a fake 802 software on it. So i assumed its a 802 and flashed 802 roms on it till it completely got screwed up. the touch went crazy and the phone got into a auto restart loop.
I have the edited file, but i dont know how to give you a 2.5 gb file. Any ideas how it can be shared.
I edited the original file using flexhex. You just need to change the first instance of the word LS980 to D802. the trick here is that in hex editor format when we replace L with D , S with 8, 9 with 0, 8 with 2,0 we replace with a spacebar. The last parts a mistake. 0 should be replaced by a blank and not a spacebar. Copy a blank from nearby and insert it. or try a 00 value. I dont remember exactly what i did. but my mistake was that i was replacing the 0 with a space bar.
after the format, my phone stopped getting into the download mode. Instead i got stuck in some fastboot mode which was getting activated by using the volume up key while inserting the wire(before this, i was getting download mode in volume down+usb wire insertion). had to struggle a bit to get the phone back to download mode. I used something called adb tools to get this done. If you konw these tools, its just a 2 min job.
After that i reflashed the original tot file of ls980 and the phone started working great.
if you need anyhelp, call me if you are from india on 9700000678. Else pm here or email on [email protected]
dont forget to thank me.
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Thank you Mr, If you can share the file it will be great, if you can't I will try to edit the file as you say, maybe it's the trick that I missed, will try it and tell you the result.Thank you Mr

krunalkamdar said:
just relax. i had exactly the same issue and it got sorted out. My phone(hardware ls980) came with a fake 802 software on it. So i assumed its a 802 and flashed 802 roms on it till it completely got screwed up. the touch went crazy and the phone got into a auto restart loop.
I have the edited file, but i dont know how to give you a 2.5 gb file. Any ideas how it can be shared.
I edited the original file using flexhex. You just need to change the first instance of the word LS980 to D802. the trick here is that in hex editor format when we replace L with D , S with 8, 9 with 0, 8 with 2,0 we replace with a spacebar. The last parts a mistake. 0 should be replaced by a blank and not a spacebar. Copy a blank from nearby and insert it. or try a 00 value. I dont remember exactly what i did. but my mistake was that i was replacing the 0 with a space bar.
after the format, my phone stopped getting into the download mode. Instead i got stuck in some fastboot mode which was getting activated by using the volume up key while inserting the wire(before this, i was getting download mode in volume down+usb wire insertion). had to struggle a bit to get the phone back to download mode. I used something called adb tools to get this done. If you konw these tools, its just a 2 min job.
After that i reflashed the original tot file of ls980 and the phone started working great.
if you need anyhelp, call me if you are from india on 9700000678. Else pm here or email on [email protected]
dont forget to thank me.
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Thank you Mr I will try this trick and tell you if it work.Thinx

kakah2011 said:
Thank you Mr I will try this trick and tell you if it work.Thinx
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It's a great trick that show me, but the problem now is that the phone stay on the LG logo, and not detected by fastboot tool on my pc (I installed drivers for adb), I think that the serial number is lost, and I can't start the phone normaly.
Any help thank you

kakah2011 said:
It's a great trick that show me, but the problem now is that the phone stay on the LG logo, and not detected by fastboot tool on my pc (I installed drivers for adb), I think that the serial number is lost, and I can't start the phone normaly.
Any help thank you
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I done as you said, the phone is detected on the PC but the problem is that I don't know which part must I flash in order to get back the "Download Mode", can you help me ? Thank you

Follow this tutorial to flash all your partitions..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help/fixing-fastboot-mode-started-t2930963
erasing and flashing these files will make download mode work again.
Keep us updated with the progress.
Goodluck
Btw g2 never gies its a tough champ keep your hopes high

megasamsid8 said:
Follow this tutorial to flash all your partitions..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/help/fixing-fastboot-mode-started-t2930963
erasing and flashing these files will make download mode work again.
Keep us updated with the progress.
Goodluck
Btw g2 never gies its a tough champ keep your hopes high
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Is there any method to flash the .tot file firmware using fastboot? because there is no more download mode after flashing the modified firmware using FlexHex. Any suggestion ?

kakah2011 said:
Is there any method to flash the .tot file firmware using fastboot? because there is no more download mode after flashing the modified firmware using FlexHex. Any suggestion ?
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The .tot can only be flashed in download mode, on a serious note i'd suggest you here to give your phone to some expert it wouldn't cost you much. But if you'd like to follow.. download mode can easily be restored using the method in the link i just provided earlier. When you get into download mode only then your rom can be restored.. btw please follow as instructed cause if something wrong goes here eg flashing wrong image in fastboot or wiping all at once.. could lead the phone to hard brick and would cost you double as much later to get it fixed. My personal suggestion is to pay $15-30 for this operation and get it over with.. do you have any suitable repair shops in your area?

When I attempt to flash some parts of the downloaded ZVE partition file it gives me an that there is an error in the partition

kakah2011 said:
When I attempt to flash some parts of the downloaded ZVE partition file it gives me an that there is an error in the partition
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First I want to thank every one who helped me to restore my G2(especially Krunal Jain who shows me the first step which is the key), finally you've just to download the LAF file and flash it in order to get back download mode then you can flash the .tot firmware of the LS980.
The prbleme now is that there is no more adresse MAC when entering to Wifi settings, and also Cellular network, I guess that these two things need a lot of search to restore them !! Any suggestion??? THANK YOU GUYS

kakah2011 said:
First I want to thank every one who helped me to restore my G2(especially Krunal Jain who shows me the first step which is the key), finally you've just to download the LAF file and flash it in order to get back download mode then you can flash the .tot firmware of the LS980.
The prbleme now is that there is no more adresse MAC when entering to Wifi settings, and also Cellular network, I guess that these two things need a lot of search to restore them !! Any suggestion??? THANK YOU GUYS
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So is your device powered on now ? CHEERS... and yes LS980 is sprint locked so you've to follow the unlock method to get gsm on your phone. its easy.. good job mate.. Root your phone and follow here to network unlock ZVE .. should work on ZVE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Goodluck

I need some help also
My lg g2 was also a refurbished one and comes with fake d802 software which make a mes for me. As i flash lollipop from offcial lg flashtool. The screen goes erratic but then i discovered it is a refurbished model and brought my phone to shop for repair. Person thier flash ls980 rom as the model is ls980 from board. touch screen start working but no sim. When i insert sim it gives error com.phone.android stopped.and the person who flashed rom says that your emmc is damaged.what to do now guys plz help and the messaging app also give force close error

megasamsid8 said:
So is your device powered on now ? CHEERS... and yes LS980 is sprint locked so you've to follow the unlock method to get gsm on your phone. its easy.. good job mate.. Root your phone and follow here to network unlock ZVE .. should work on ZVE http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2655133
Goodluck
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Is it normal that when I press *#06# it shows anything ? but when I go to settings I find the IMEI!!!
Before I proceed to Unlock I must fix the IMEI, and in order to fix it I need root, I tried ioroot but it shows many errors !!!
Thank you

kakah2011 said:
Is it normal that when I press *#06# it shows anything ? but when I go to settings I find the IMEI!!!
Before I proceed to Unlock I must fix the IMEI, and in order to fix it I need root, I tried ioroot but it shows many errors !!!
Thank you
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When I enter "About Phone", "Status" it shows ICCID and IMSI "Unknown" is there any solution to fix it ?
Thank you guys

hello kakah i had the same issue few hours ago with my LS980, cant access download mode cz i flashed wronge fal, aboot & boot , of d802
now im stuck on bootloop
could you help me please
i'm from Staoueli -ALgiers
thanks in advance

nadjib_unreal said:
hello kakah i had the same issue few hours ago with my LS980, cant access download mode cz i flashed wronge fal, aboot & boot , of d802
now im stuck on bootloop
could you help me please
i'm from Staoueli -ALgiers
thanks in advance
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holla amigo im from algeria to
now i have the same prob as u ! so could we help each other to get it worked again :/

benniche farid said:
holla amigo im from algeria to
now i have the same prob as u ! so could we help each other to get it worked again :/
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Hello brother
I fixed mine yesterday, i ll tell what to do
If you want to get access to download mode, just remove the buttons connector ,then that metalic plat that its glued in just to get access tothe ic chip and motherboard , of course to do this u need to takr off the baterry and all connectors, once u takr off yhe buttons reconnect every connwctor except the one of buttons and baterry
Thrn connect the the phone to the pc by using a usb (without baterry) then u need a liyyle screw driver or a wire to short the capacitor c5000 and c5004, keep trying till u heard thr pc detect new device named qhusb
Great , for that you need to download srk tool 2.1 just google it
Then selectfix utility then unbrick qhusb and select the correct drive
It will flash : haf, boot , aboot
Thats good for now ur download mode is back to life
Then for ls980 u need to install stock tot file (ls890zv7.tot) flash it with lg flash tool use manual mode u need a dll file (lgls980_20130904_lgflashv151.dll) download it on google... i ll send you links later hiw to do this,im using my phone
Once finished , ur phone is back to life but no signal
Easy ,just need to root. Then install twrp recovery
After that u need to install via recovery mode the (ls980stockuniversal to d802.zip)
And u re phone is getting signal and being fixed
edit: here the tutorial links that helps ya how to do everything
1- to get your phone alive ( to be detected as qusb_bulk)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404
2- this to fix the qusb issue & download mode back to life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERZvlJIC9dE
3- to install the stock tot rom , Root , then install twrp recovery mode , & then full unlock you cell phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGQ2aGlumWs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2/general/sprint-lg-g2-ls980-100-unlock-tm-att-t3188248

Please help. Dead Firetv. AFTV1

I have a perfectly working rooted AFTV1 or rather had.
I had the clockworkmod rbox installed with bootmenu.
Today I decided to upgrade doing the usual adp push. The firmware installed but after boot couldn't connect to the internet.
Therefore I rebooted with the remote and the light went off and no display on the TV.
Now there is no white led indicator. I've tried the keyboard to do the recovery but since there is no led to show there is power I feel the firetv is gone. I've also tried an alternate adapter from another room but no luck.
Anything I can try? much appreciated. I also lost out on the prime day sale

I have the exact same problem. Did you find a solution?
It seems we blew the efuse in our units.
Maybe we can recover using a A-to-A USB cable. I have two of those from external hdd, maybe I can try, just need to find a guide for that.

I connected the AFTV to my computer using the A-to-A cable.
The computer shows a storage device with some files and the device manager shows a Marshall London HS-USB Diagnostics 9006 port.
Any suggestions? ADB and fastboot do not work. There is no device connected

Same thing after sending that sequence alt pntscn i too many times. Now no light and comes up as an f drive with a a cable. ..we are screwed.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA-Developers mobile app

davekaz said:
Same thing after sending that sequence alt pntscn i too many times. Now no light and comes up as an f drive with a a cable. ..we are screwed.
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA-Developers mobile app
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It is probably possible to write to the unit using EMMCRaw. I tried to do it but screwed something up and now I can't even see the flash drive.
My idea is to download a full bin file for the AFTV, extract it using 7-zip and flash the separate boot, sbl, and other files using EMMCRaw.
I was almost there but manage to flash the full bin file in each category and now it is fully bricked, I can't see the flash drive anymore.

leo_bsb said:
It is probably possible to write to the unit using EMMCRaw. I tried to do it but screwed something up and now I can't even see the flash drive.
My idea is to download a full bin file for the AFTV, extract it using 7-zip and flash the separate boot, sbl, and other files using EMMCRaw.
I was almost there but manage to flash the full bin file in each category and now it is fully bricked, I can't see the flash drive anymore.
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Sorry for your loss. Thanks for your reply. Is there steps in doing this written somewhere and where do you thing it went wrong for you?

davekaz said:
Sorry for your loss. Thanks for your reply. Is there steps in doing this written somewhere and where do you thing it went wrong for you?
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I flash the full bin instead of the right files in each section in EMMCraw
You probably should extract the full bin and check the name of the files. You will see they match the categories inside EMMCraw. I read another post explaining the software, saying that you should read the categories first and then flash each file to each category.
I took some risk, but my AFTV was "dead" already so I went ahead.
My opinion is that you should flash BOOT, ABOOT and recovery and hope to get access to ADB and proceed with the already writen guides to flash and unlock the AFTV

leo_bsb said:
I flash the full bin instead of the right files in each section in EMMCraw
You probably should extract the full bin and check the name of the files. You will see they match the categories inside EMMCraw. I read another post explaining the software, saying that you should read the categories first and then flash each file to each category.
I took some risk, but my AFTV was "dead" already so I went ahead.
My opinion is that you should flash BOOT, ABOOT and recovery and hope to get access to ADB and proceed with the already writen guides to flash and unlock the AFTV
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Are there any instructions on how to recover. Is this the efuse mess? has anyone been able to recover it from this state. No lights.. I have two dead boxes now

Looks like I am in the same boat. Pretty much the same experience. Went to update it with the pre-rooted img. Already had the boot menu etc. Did the update, rebooted and noticed I had no root (and no wifi it seems but I didn't check this in the settings).
Went to install the bueller-fixsusdcard.zip, rebooted to recovery and nothing, no logo, no LED. Plugged in via USB-A and like others I got a drive popped up.
Loaded up eMMC RAW 1.2.1.0 found online. I tried "writing" boot and recovery (boot.img from the pre-rooted rom, and recovery from CWM) and it made no difference. Not sure if I was doing it wrong or not though.
This is how I would do it:
Basically I would click browse below "write" and select the boot.img from my pre-rooted update.
I would then "read partition structure" and select only boot
Select the "boot" preset
Select "write"
I did this for both recovery & boot (with the correct selections). I restart and nothing is different. Where is the "aboot.img" file? I tried boot.img and boot_unlocked.img and no difference.
Any guidance would be great.

Tenny said:
Looks like I am in the same boat. Pretty much the same experience. Went to update it with the pre-rooted img. Already had the boot menu etc. Did the update, rebooted and noticed I had no root (and no wifi it seems but I didn't check this in the settings).
Went to install the bueller-fixsusdcard.zip, rebooted to recovery and nothing, no logo, no LED. Plugged in via USB-A and like others I got a drive popped up.
Loaded up eMMC RAW 1.2.1.0 found online. I tried "writing" boot and recovery (boot.img from the pre-rooted rom, and recovery from CWM) and it made no difference. Not sure if I was doing it wrong or not though.
This is how I would do it:
Basically I would click browse below "write" and select the boot.img from my pre-rooted update.
I would then "read partition structure" and select only boot
Select the "boot" preset
Select "write"
I did this for both recovery & boot (with the correct selections). I restart and nothing is different. Where is the "aboot.img" file? I tried boot.img and boot_unlocked.img and no difference.
Any guidance would be great.
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Why would you need eMMC RAW 1.2.1.0? Are there any instructions you are following.? I have two of these broken ones?

In the same boat...
Hi all,
I'm in the same boat as the rest. I actually posted in Rbox's thread last night asking for help.
Like everyone, I had CWM, unlocked bootloader, bootmenu, prerooted roms.... after successful install of latest rom, could not load Home screen so I soft rebooted from the Settings menu.
After the reboot, bricked.
I don't have any Linux experience, and attaching to my Windows computer, I see the drive with a single folder.
I'll monitor here, but I think I'm SOL. So looking for a new android box. Ugh.
Thanks for any help.
~Eric

ericvangs14 said:
Hi all,
I'm in the same boat as the rest. I actually posted in Rbox's thread last night asking for help.
Like everyone, I had CWM, unlocked bootloader, bootmenu, prerooted roms.... after successful install of latest rom, could not load Home screen so I soft rebooted from the Settings menu.
After the reboot, bricked.
I don't have any Linux experience, and attaching to my Windows computer, I see the drive with a single folder.
I'll monitor here, but I think I'm SOL. So looking for a new android box. Ugh.
Thanks for any help.
~Eric
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You should had asked questions before you did it, from what I understand from your post you installed last rooted OS5 image using CWM (OS3) without installing TWRP first even so tread specify the whole procedure on how to get there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/prerooted-stock-images-t2882337
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-1-bueller-twrp-recovery-t3383286

bula1ca said:
You should had asked questions before you did it, from what I understand from your post you installed last rooted OS5 image using CWM (OS3) without installing TWRP first even so tread specify the whole procedure on how to get there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/prerooted-stock-images-t2882337
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-1-bueller-twrp-recovery-t3383286
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I think you're correct bula. the issue probably is for those many of us who used the guides on aftvnews.com, he doesn't mention twrp in the series of steps to perform the latest os update. i only had clockwork, not twrp.
many thanks to anyone who can provide assistance to those of us who are bricked.
~E

ericvangs14 said:
I think you're correct bula. the issue probably is for those many of us who used the guides on aftvnews.com, he doesn't mention twrp in the series of steps to perform the latest os update. i only had clockwork, not twrp.
many thanks to anyone who can provide assistance to those of us who are bricked.
~E
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Point me to this link, please

bula1ca said:
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Hi Bula,
If you google "amazon Fire TV custom rom" first website you get is aftvnews. I believe I used his guild to root my ATV 2 years ago.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-custom-rom-image-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
He does list a good amount of procedures on the site.
CWM
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-custom-recovery-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
Steps on how to install Rbox Boot Menu
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-kernel-boot-menu-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
BusyBox, ADB, how to verify hash, ect...
I do not have TWRP on my box which seems probably the reason why it bricked following this guide.
~E

Fair enough but none of these posts mention anything regarding OS5, they are old posts that apply to OS3 only. I know this site very well ano you should had looked for latest guides on how to update to OS5 . Info was there.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/

My FireTV bricked and I had installed TWRP 3.0.0-7 and 5.2.1.1_r1 successfully. I was up and running for 15 minutes, installed Kodi via adb and took a quick break after receiving notification that the app installed successfully. I come back and notice that my WiFi is dropping out on the FireTV so I unplug the power to hard reset it. I plug the power back in and now I get no video or light.
I have two FireTV's, I followed the same process for both and the first one I updated is still working flawlessly. Not sure what happened to the 2nd one.

Please help. Killed my Firetv (AFTV1)
ericvangs14 said:
Hi all,
I'm in the same boat as the rest. I actually posted in Rbox's thread last night asking for help.
Like everyone, I had CWM, unlocked bootloader, bootmenu, prerooted roms.... after successful install of latest rom, could not load Home screen so I soft rebooted from the Settings menu.
After the reboot, bricked.
I don't have any Linux experience, and attaching to my Windows computer, I see the drive with a single folder.
I'll monitor here, but I think I'm SOL. So looking for a new android box. Ugh.
Thanks for any help.
~Eric
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Hi, same problem here :crying:. I read the guides and bricked it by mistake. My aftv was rooted, fully unlocked and with CWM. I downloaded the needed pre-rooted roms and also TWRP. Yesterday I installed all the stuff following the guides, however, at the end my aftv stopped showing the colorful amazonfiretv logo animation. So I removed TWRP and installed CWM again, wanted to start from scratch. Probably I mixed-up the different rom files while renaming to rom.zip, I don't know, but it seems I pushed the newest via adp and installed it with CMW. The firetv was working and I saw the 5.2 was installed, damn! I knew about my mistake then.
After restart: NO BOOTING - NOT LOGO - NO WHITE LED :crying:.
So, same problem here, any idea how to bring it to life again?

Same here, installed latest rom (bueller-5.2.4.1-rooted_r1) with TWRP, was working fine until I tried Netflix, it didn't start up so I booted -> after that no white led, no power.....

Any update? It sounds like the efuse incident (wrong bootloader/ROM match up), but mine was not detected by PC using A-A cable. I'm sure the PC works with this AFTV and cable is good (used these to fastboot unbrick this ftv right before it went dead).