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Hi,
i just wanted to flash Android 4.2 - i did a super wipe with mike 1986s super wipe flashable zip.
Now i am stuck on the "Downloading" Page. In the upper left corner "odin mode" is displayed.
What can i do
connect gnex to pc via usb and then go back to stock via odin
k786 said:
connect gnex to pc via usb and then go back to stock via odin
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What is odin? A programm? Where can i get it? Which version respectivly....
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bunnahabhain said:
What is odin? A programm? Where can i get it? Which version respectivly....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30089044&postcount=1
Why would you use odin?? Why not use Gnex toolkit?? never used odin but with the toolkit i can 1 click root, flash recovery, etc etc etc :good:
you can try booting into bootloader download toolkit and factory reset your phone then root it and install recovery, download a AOSP 4.2 ROM and flash it via recovery
Gnex Toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
k786 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30089044&postcount=1
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Ok i just used the pit file with odin to get into fastboot mode... from there on i downloaded and installed the factory imgae from google. Now i could boot into Android. But i can't access fastboot mode by default by pressing Volume_Down and Power. The Gnex keeps on booting in odin mode.
This way it is not possible to root the Phone again and apply a custom recovery. How do i set the phone to automatically boot into fastboot?
Because you have to push Vol - / Vol + / Power !
bunnahabhain said:
Ok i just used the pit file with odin to get into fastboot mode... from there on i downloaded and installed the factory imgae from google. Now i could boot into Android. But i can't access fastboot mode by default by pressing Volume_Down and Power. The Gnex keeps on booting in odin mode.
This way it is not possible to root the Phone again and apply a custom recovery. How do i set the phone to automatically boot into fastboot?
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To enter Fastboot you need to hold down BOTH volume keys (up and down) along with the power button.
bunnahabhain said:
Ok i just used the pit file with odin to get into fastboot mode... from there on i downloaded and installed the factory imgae from google. Now i could boot into Android. But i can't access fastboot mode by default by pressing Volume_Down and Power. The Gnex keeps on booting in odin mode.
This way it is not possible to root the Phone again and apply a custom recovery. How do i set the phone to automatically boot into fastboot?
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sigh..
vol up and down and power
DieGo316 said:
Why would you use odin?? Why not use Gnex toolkit?? never used odin but with the toolkit i can 1 click root, flash recovery, etc etc etc :good:
you can try booting into bootloader download toolkit and factory reset your phone then root it and install recovery, download a AOSP 4.2 ROM and flash it via recovery
Gnex Toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1392310
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read THREAD TITLE = "Please help me - i am stuck on odin mode (battery pull does not work)":
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Suggesting a toolkit to a user that doesn't even know the combo to enter fastboot:
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DieGo316 said:
(...) then root it and install recovery, download a AOSP 4.2 ROM and flash it via recovery
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Huh no need to root to install a custom recovery nor to flash a rom:
- You managed to fail three times in the same post. Some reading would do you some good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812959
I've followed youtube videos and other sites to enter recovery mode but all i get is an option to factory reset or to exit. I've held down the volume down and power key together until the LG logo appears and then let go of the power key after a second.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
mwatson said:
I've followed youtube videos and other sites to enter recovery mode but all i get is an option to factory reset or to exit. I've held down the volume down and power key together until the LG logo appears and then let go of the power key after a second.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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What android version are you running? And how did you install the recovery img? And which one? If you installed the recovery properly and want to enter via hardware buttons it's the correct procedure.
--> If you're in the LG Stock recovery (where it asks you if you want to wipe your phone) just click yes twice and you'll boot into TWRP or clockworkmod (Whatever you've installed). I know that's a dumb way but it works
Note: If you didn't install the recovery correctly you will then wipe your phone!!!
To find out if you've done everything correctly with your recovery (and if you're rooted) just use the app Quick Boot from the play store, grant permissions and reboot into recovery. If you've done everything correctly you will be in recovery mode then And you can be sure that everything is setup correctly and use the hardware button method to access recovery (Just like I told you).
Follow_and_Feel said:
What android version are you running? And how did you install the recovery img? And which one? If you installed the recovery properly and want to enter via hardware buttons it's the correct procedure.
--> If you're in the LG Stock recovery (where it asks you if you want to wipe your phone) just click yes twice and you'll boot into TWRP or clockworkmod (Whatever you've installed). I know that's a dumb way but it works
Note: If you didn't install the recovery correctly you will then wipe your phone!!!
To find out if you've done everything correctly with your recovery (and if you're rooted) just use the app Quick Boot from the play store, grant permissions and reboot into recovery. If you've done everything correctly you will be in recovery mode then And you can be sure that everything is setup correctly and use the hardware button method to access recovery (Just like I told you).
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I'm on MM without a custom recovery., I'm hoping to just get into stock recovery and wipe cache partition. Is there even a stock recovery? Maybe factory reset yes/no is all there is?
Thanks
mwatson said:
I'm on MM without a custom recovery., I'm hoping to just get into stock recovery and wipe cache partition. Is there even a stock recovery? Maybe factory reset yes/no is all there is?
Thanks
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Nope and yes - There's only the option to factory reset if you don't have a custom recovery installed. Sorry to bear the bad news I thought you had a custom Recovery installed and don't know how to enter it. There's no stock-like recovery to access on the G4. Sorry :crying:
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mwatson said:
I've followed youtube videos and other sites to enter recovery mode but all i get is an option to factory reset or to exit. I've held down the volume down and power key together until the LG logo appears and then let go of the power key after a second.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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Do this, install lgup on pc, plug in usb, start lgup, let it detect on com port, click com port, ui will open, then click pbone info, it establishes avalid usb connection to phone, when it has, start adb prompt and type ' adb flash recovery (recovery image name) when done type adb reboot recovery and you're in recovery.
Just remember twrp recovery image must be in same folder as adb istalled to)
https://dl.twrp.me/h815/
on Stock MM?
spoonymoon said:
Do this, install lgup on pc, plug in usb, start lgup, let it detect on com port, click com port, ui will open, then click pbone info, it establishes avalid usb connection to phone, when it has, start adb prompt and type ' adb flash recovery (recovery image name) when done type adb reboot recovery and you're in recovery.
Just remember twrp recovery image must be in same folder as adb istalled to)
https://dl.twrp.me/h815/
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does this work on stock MM 20A or 20B without unlocking bootloader. i'd do it even if its just temporary to wipe cache and return to stock recovery after the wipe. factory reset just is too much to start from scratch with installs and setups. i am Never Buying a LG phone ever. it was my mistake
I have an unlocked bootloader, twrp (2.8.7), root and on MM V20a, Stock.
I can boot into revocery via adb reboot bootloader / fastboot recovery boot twrp, all works fine (excecpt that I cant access the external exfat sd card with cm12/cm13 based roms).
But I cant boot with Power on /Vol down keys intoTWRP recovery.
Altough I can boot in LG factory reset menu but if I perform that it wipe indeed to facotory reset no way to reboot in recovery.
I try it a couple of time without success. Also I try differnt key combinations (Power on / Vol Up + Vol down etc.), around 15 times.
Also I cant use tools like "Quick Boot" I try 4 or 5 diverents the result is always the same - android on the back with open hatch.
When I try to boot on CM12/CM13 via Power Menu directly to recovery the same effect occurs.
Whats gos wrong? Where is my mistake?
If you flashed TWRP, the "LG Factory Reset" menu will still show up. Just confirm 2 times with yes there, and TWRP will get started . Bit confusing, I know.
MickyFoley said:
If you flashed TWRP, the "LG Factory Reset" menu will still show up. Just confirm 2 times with yes there, and TWRP will get started . Bit confusing, I know.
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As I wrote - when I do this a factory reset is performed - no recovery.
Thats is my problem and unfortunately not the solution.
Update:
This is the solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64148898&postcount=287
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Nope and yes - There's only the option to factory reset if you don't have a custom recovery installed. Sorry to bear the bad news I thought you had a custom Recovery installed and don't know how to enter it. There's no stock-like recovery to access on the G4. Sorry :crying:
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So there is no option to clean system cache without installing custom recovery?...
So the only way I can get to TWRP is by flashing it.
Everytime I do the button combination to go to recovery while the phone is off, it takes me to the LG thing and says "would you like to reset to factory settings?" and only says "yes" or "no."
No TWRP at all.
If I choose yes, then all my data is gone. If I choose no, then nothing happens.
The only way I can get to TWRP is to go on fastboot, and do "fastboot boot twrp.img"
If I do "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" then it does nothing.
Any help is appreciated.
melasuda said:
So the only way I can get to TWRP is by flashing it.
Everytime I do the button combination to go to recovery while the phone is off, it takes me to the LG thing and says "would you like to reset to factory settings?" and only says "yes" or "no."
No TWRP at all.
If I choose yes, then all my data is gone. If I choose no, then nothing happens.
The only way I can get to TWRP is to go on fastboot, and do "fastboot boot twrp.img"
If I do "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" then it does nothing.
Any help is appreciated.
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Its going to bro. Dont wrry it wil take u to recovery aftr u answer yes and yes. U need to download quick boot frm playstore as the shortcut to recovery
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joshualuna said:
Its going to bro. Dont wrry it wil take u to recovery aftr u answer yes and yes. U need to download quick boot frm playstore as the shortcut to recovery
Hit thnx if this helpd
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You can either try this, or you maybe need another method. I had the same problem when I installed TWRP on 6.0. It didn't seem to be properly installed. What I did was
- Use LGUP to go back to 5.1 Stock ROM
- Root it following THESE instructions
- Install TWRP (Works flawlessly on 5.1 and you can use Quick Boot from the play store to check if it works)
- And THEN Upgrade to 6.0 with autoprime's Guide --> THIS one
After I did this I had rooted 6.0 with TWRP working. Maybe this will solve your problem. Cheers
the recovery is there, just say yes and yes and it will load
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kaiowas82 said:
the recovery is there, just say yes and yes and it will load
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It just wipes my phone.
If you're at TWRP, reboot with it into TWRP again. Just follow the instructions and deny SU-things, you get presented. You can also flash SuperSU through it, boot up, install Flashify and install TWRP with it - also works great (did it this way). Just download TWRP from the official source & don't download it through Flashify.
You have only copy the twrp-xxx.img to your internal storage or sd card.
Boot via adb into TWRP, go to install, choose the twrp-xxx.img flash it as revovery and thats it.
Now you can rebooter apps to boot direcly into recovery or use the power down/power key combination during while you power the phone.
Hey Everyone,
I been searching around and can't seem to find any step by step guides to stay complete stock and disable force encryption.
Is it possible? Can i unlocked the bootloader do what has to be done and then lock the bootloader and remain with the stock rom, kernel and recovery?
No, because to do that you need to have an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery so you can format the data partition. If you relock your bootloader with a custom recovery I believe you will have a brick, or at least some huge problems.
TheDroidKid said:
Hey Everyone,
I been searching around and can't seem to find any step by step guides to stay complete stock and disable force encryption.
Is it possible? Can i unlocked the bootloader do what has to be done and then lock the bootloader and remain with the stock rom, kernel and recovery?
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I don't know why you would want to go through the hassle of unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery only to disable encryption to reinstall factory recovery and relock the bootloader seema like it would make it hard as **** to fix anything of something goes slideways.
If i were you
Enable developer options
Enable usb debugging
Enable oem unlocking
Download latest twrp and move to your platform-tools folder i usually rename mine recovery.img
Reboot to fastboot
Type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock"
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Reboot into recovery allow modifications
Go to wipe menu
Wipe data type yes (will delete all data and disable encryption. And leave it dont relock I nt go back to normal recovery just let it ride
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The_Automator said:
I don't know why you would want to go through the hassle of unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery only to disable encryption to reinstall factory recovery and relock the bootloader seema like it would make it hard as **** to fix anything of something goes slideways.
If i were you
Enable developer options
Enable usb debugging
Enable oem unlocking
Download latest twrp and move to your platform-tools folder i usually rename mine recovery.img
Reboot to fastboot
Type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock"
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Reboot into recovery allow modifications
Go to wipe menu
Wipe data type yes (will delete all data and disable encryption. And leave it dont relock I nt go back to normal recovery just let it ride
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Thanks Sounds easy enough. Few questions though.
1. What stops it from re-enabling force encryption? I read somewhere can you have to flash some kind of zip like http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-fed-patcher-v8-forceencrypt-disable-t3234422
2. When I go your route do i have to do anything special before I download an OTA like lets say the January security update?
3. not a priory but do you know how to hide that notice that informs you your bootloader is unlocked? (I haven't used a phone with an unlocked boot loader/ custom roms since the galaxy S2 days) All i remember is seeing that stupid yellow exclamation mark lol.
Thanks in advance! Also are you noticing your phone running much smoother with no encryption?
TheDroidKid said:
Thanks Sounds easy enough. Few questions though.
1. What stops it from re-enabling force encryption? I read somewhere can you have to flash some kind of zip like http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-fed-patcher-v8-forceencrypt-disable-t3234422
2. When I go your route do i have to do anything special before I download an OTA like lets say the January security update?
3. not a priory but do you know how to hide that notice that informs you your bootloader is unlocked? (I haven't used a phone with an unlocked boot loader/ custom roms since the galaxy S2 days) All i remember is seeing that stupid yellow exclamation mark lol.
Thanks in advance! Also are you noticing your phone running much smoother with no encryption?
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1 i have been running unencrypted since day 1 and have had no issues with the phone reencrypting by itself.
2 im not sure how my method affects otas as i use custom roms not google stock. Even if ota is broken you should be able to download from google factory image and apply yourself as soon as patches are released (which may be faster than ota but a hassle for some)
3 no I get the bootloader notice every boot but I don't mind the notice. Im running uber and phasma kernel and have better battery life amd performance with more customization over stock and no issues as a daily driver. I root for the other apps titanium backup, viper4android, root explorer, use earpiece speaker as normal speaker etc)... Id probably root just 4 viper
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How's the experience after disabling encryption? I'm planning to buy the 5x as an upgrade over nexus 5 but the horror stories have made me skeptical. Does it fix the lag and stutter issue, especially within camera app?
I don't mind leaving bootloader unblocked, heck i don't remember using stock rom on any Android phone ever so that's not an issue.
Without a modified boot.img/kernal to remove forced encryption the phone WILL re-encrypt the data partition after you reboot.
Unless you flash Chainfire's systemless root which disables force encryption on the stock kernel.....
But back to the originl question: No you cannot remove encryption and return fully stock.
Either you have to flash a modded boot.img (system root is optional) or you keep the stock kernel and flash systemless root.
The_Automator said:
I don't know why you would want to go through the hassle of unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery only to disable encryption to reinstall factory recovery and relock the bootloader seema like it would make it hard as **** to fix anything of something goes slideways.
If i were you
Enable developer options
Enable usb debugging
Enable oem unlocking
Download latest twrp and move to your platform-tools folder i usually rename mine recovery.img
Reboot to fastboot
Type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock"
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Reboot into recovery allow modifications
Go to wipe menu
Wipe data type yes (will delete all data and disable encryption. And leave it dont relock I nt go back to normal recovery just let it ride
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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Is it possible to install TWRP without having to wipe the data? It's a pain to reset all of the settings for the phone/apps.
WCCobra said:
Is it possible to install TWRP without having to wipe the data? It's a pain to reset all of the settings for the phone/apps.
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Depends if your bootloader is currently locked? Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. This is all covered in how to unlock and root your phone guides... Which is why my first two steps with a new phone are always unlock bootloader flash recovery & root.
The_Automator said:
Depends if your bootloader is currently locked? Unlocking the bootloader will wipe your data. This is all covered in how to unlock and root your phone guides... Which is why my first two steps with a new phone are always unlock bootloader flash recovery & root.
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I understand. All of the instructions I see say to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and then proceed to wipe data. My bootloader is unlocked, but it wasn't clear if the TWRP needed the encryption to be reset in order to pick up the encryption keys. I've bricked the phone 2 or 3 times already by installing TWRP and leaving the data intract.
WCCobra said:
I understand. All of the instructions I see say to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and then proceed to wipe data. My bootloader is unlocked, but it wasn't clear if the TWRP needed the encryption to be reset in order to pick up the encryption keys. I've bricked the phone 2 or 3 times already by installing TWRP and leaving the data intract.
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Sorry i can't help there I dont use encryption on the phone. But I have heard that 2.8.7.2 now supports encryption through twrp prompting for the password I had assumed that you would input the password at that prompt. I just press okay or cancel proceed to the advanced wipe to delete the data partition then go from there.
I suppose you could format data in twrp reboot and reencrypt but i worry about the encryption process failing and being left with nothing and having to wipe data all over again. For how connected phones (everything on the cloud) and my constant tinkering with custom roms encryption just doesn't appeal to me
WCCobra said:
I understand. All of the instructions I see say to unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and then proceed to wipe data. My bootloader is unlocked, but it wasn't clear if the TWRP needed the encryption to be reset in order to pick up the encryption keys. I've bricked the phone 2 or 3 times already by installing TWRP and leaving the data intract.
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ty x 1000
The_Automator said:
I don't know why you would want to go through the hassle of unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery only to disable encryption to reinstall factory recovery and relock the bootloader seema like it would make it hard as **** to fix anything of something goes slideways.
If i were you
Enable developer options
Enable usb debugging
Enable oem unlocking
Download latest twrp and move to your platform-tools folder i usually rename mine recovery.img
Reboot to fastboot
Type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock"
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Reboot into recovery allow modifications
Go to wipe menu
Wipe data type yes (will delete all data and disable encryption. And leave it dont relock I nt go back to normal recovery just let it ride
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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The_Automator said:
I don't know why you would want to go through the hassle of unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery only to disable encryption to reinstall factory recovery and relock the bootloader seema like it would make it hard as **** to fix anything of something goes slideways.
If i were you
Enable developer options
Enable usb debugging
Enable oem unlocking
Download latest twrp and move to your platform-tools folder i usually rename mine recovery.img
Reboot to fastboot
Type "fastboot oem unlock" or "fastboot flashing unlock"
Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Reboot into recovery allow modifications
Go to wipe menu
Wipe data type yes (will delete all data and disable encryption. And leave it dont relock I nt go back to normal recovery just let it ride
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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thanks for this bro, even now it still helps!!!
I'm a total idiot and forgot to flash stock recovery before relocking the bootloader. Now it cannot boot into download mode. Is there any hope for this device?
flashing the HOSD for your device and everything will be fine
hoang555 said:
flashing the HOSD for your device and everything will be fine
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How exactly do I perform that?
Turns out I can boot into system but I get a message that it is encrypted and whatever I put it it says decryption unsuccessful and fails to reboot. Presumably because it tries to go into recovery and fails.
I can also get into the bootloader apparently. Is that where I flash an HOSD? Where do I find one? Is there anything else I can flash in bootloader mode (it's S-ON)?
Winrahr said:
How exactly do I perform that?
Turns out I can boot into system but I get a message that it is encrypted and whatever I put it it says decryption unsuccessful and fails to reboot. Presumably because it tries to go into recovery and fails.
I can also get into the bootloader apparently. Is that where I flash an HOSD? Where do I find one? Is there anything else I can flash in bootloader mode (it's S-ON)?
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From bootloader boot into TWRP recovery. then go to WIPE and click "Format Data". All your data, including on your internal sdcard will be gone.
If you can't boot into recovery, only way out would be a RUU.
..ignore the hosd thing from the 1st reply, it won't help you. Are you S-OFF?
j to the 4n said:
From bootloader boot into TWRP recovery. then go to WIPE and click "Format Data". All your data, including on your internal sdcard will be gone.
If you can't boot into recovery, only way out would be a RUU.
..ignore the hosd thing from the 1st reply, it won't help you. Are you S-OFF?
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I'm unfortunately S-On.
Can't boot into recovery. Bootloader is all I can get to.
I tried to run RUU but it fails saying battery needs to be over 30% (which it is well over).
Wait I never bothered to boot into download mode from bootloader. It works just fine.
Vol Down + Power somehow has it try to boot into recovery mode which fails, and I thought that was it because I didn't check bootloader mode back then.
I'm a double idiot guys. Crisis is averted thanks for the help guys.