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kind of bricked my phone

Hi all
I'm am writing this because I have an issue which I can't seem to resolve on my own, my galaxy nexus, after 2 months of faithful flashes and service, suddenly wont start up anymore.
a bit of a prelude: my data connection was on and I was surfing a bit, I was done, put the phone in my pocket.. then suddenly after 5 or so minutes I felt a vibrate. When I took my phone out, it seemed to be rebooting. but it just kept on the initial screen of the boot process for like 5 minutes of longer (the image with google and a unlocked padloc at the bottem)
In this case, maybe I'll try and wipe the cache and so on, then I realised I couldn't boot into recovery mode, I still saw the icon of rom manager, but couldn't get further. (no options etc)
in that case I figured, lets just remove the battery for a bit and see what happens, so I did, after and hour of 2 I put it back in, still didn't get past the google bootscreen, still couldn't acces recovery...
although, the bootloader seemed to be working, I can access that part, can select the different boot options (to no avail)
so I tought, lets just reflash a recovery from the stickied thread through fastboot..
sadly no dice, when attempting to do this I get
Code:
G:\android\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot.exe flash boot yakju-jro0
3c\image-yakju-jro03c\boot.img
sending 'boot' (4366 KB)... OKAY [ 0.786s]
writing 'boot'... FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.814s
and the bootloader screen comes all jittery (horizontal ghosting kind of) pics to follow
that's with each command I use in fastboot mode, only
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
works like described.
grave mistake I did while in bootloader, tried to flash a bootloader in fastboot mode, the device wouldn't even turn on whatever I did...
luckely, omapflash resurrected my phone so now I still have acces to bootloader and download mode
tried to access download mode, while it works, and I get odin to recognize the device, I get the same screen after reaching a certain point in odin
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
at that point I can only disconnect my phone...
so now I'm heading home, to my spot where I know the drivers are working (because I used it to flash different recoveries and upgrade to jb) and hope for the best.
tl;dr
phone went into a bootloop
tried to access recovery which didn't load
tried fastboot to flash recovery, jittery screen
fastboot bootloader, killed my phone completely
omapflash resurrected my phone
ODIN mode, download mode accessible, stuck on NAND Write Start!!, same jittery
do any of you have something to add, something I didn't think of doing?
going to add pics of the jittery screen when I arrive home, also keeping you guys updated on the development of things.
EDIT: got the pictures
gallery: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yjdm819tsiscpbd/QgM43CK4dy
normal bootloader:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
after fastboot flash command
on screen:
next odin:
when trying the flash the file
bootloader after odin

double post
I just sent my nexus to the shop where I bought it, they'll send it to a repair firm of samsung to fix it
they filed it under warrenty, so I'll just have to wait and see
no one else experienced this? strikes me odd

got my phone back from the repair center
they swapped the motherboard because that was the issue.
Can anyone tell me if a custom rom or kernel can cause this?

That sounds like a hardware problem not software.

Looked like the gpu was going out on the old motherboard.

Flash 4.3 without PC?

I downloaded the official 4.3 stock file from here to my phone. Unfortunately, I won't have access to a PC for the rest of the weekend. Is there a way to flash this? I have CWM and my GN is on 4.2 and rooted (I'm looking to return to stock and unroot during the 4.3 upgrade). CWM needs zip files of course, not tar files. I wish I could accept the OTA but because of root, it won't install.
[Edit]: Disregard this! Was able to use a PC. See post #5.

Paul22000 said:
I downloaded the official 4.3 stock file from here to my phone. Unfortunately, I won't have access to a PC for the rest of the weekend. Is there a way to flash this? I have CWM and my GN is on 4.2 and rooted (I'm looking to return to stock and unroot during the 4.3 upgrade). CWM needs zip files of course, not tar files. I wish I could accept the OTA but because of root, it won't install.
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I would recommend to install the Android revolution ROM. It is almost the same as stock.

sveex said:
I would recommend to install the Android revolution ROM. It is almost the same as stock.
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Thank you. I'll keep that in mind. However, I want to return to 100% stock so I can craigslist it.

I'm not sure if Mobile Odin or Flashify from the Play Store would work for flashing factory images. Maybe Mobile Odin would. Someone with a bit more knowledge about that will hopefully chime in for you. Unfortunately the easiest way is with fastboot from a computer.

Thanks all. I got home early tonight and was able to use my PC. I can now happily report that my phone is now upgraded from rooted 4.2 to stock 4.3, the bootloader is locked, unrooted, and fully stock now.
Here's the method I used in case anyone else is interested:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#takju
1. Download 4.3 JWR66Y for Galaxy Nexus maguro takju (with Google Wallet)
2. Unzip tgz file to folder with fastboot.exe
3. Unzip zip "image" zip file inside the newly created folder
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1626895
Example: C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash system takju-jwr66y-11-17-2013\system.img
(The numbers correspond to the steps in the above thread)
1. fastboot devices
5. fastboot flash bootloader bootloader-maguro-primemd04.img
6. fastboot reboot-bootloader
7. fastboot flash radio radio-maguro-i9250xxlj1.img
8. fastboot reboot-bootloader
9. fastboot flash system system.img
10. fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
11. fastboot flash boot boot.img
12. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
13. fastboot erase cache
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/12/1...the-bootloader-and-return-to-a-factory-state/
1. fastboot reboot-bootloader
2. fastboot oem lock
3. Done! Be patient as rebooting will take much longer than usual.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Stock Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 Failing to boot

Hi all,
I have a stock firmware GTN7100 Failing to boot, recovery mode has :
==> E: Failed to mount /cache, /data, /system, /cache/recovery, etc..
==> Download mode is accessible.
I have tried wiping cache partition, nothing.
Before wiping factory reset or flashing Odin, is there a way to recover the data?
Thanks,

You could try flashing TWRP, booting into TWRP, mounting the data partition, and pulling off the data.
You could also use Odin to flash the same ROM but don't wipe data, only cache after flashing.

audit13 said:
You could try flashing TWRP, booting into TWRP, mounting the data partition, and pulling off the data.
You could also use Odin to flash the same ROM but don't wipe data, only cache after flashing.
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Tried TWRP now, keep getting
NAND Write Start!!
FAIL!
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EDIT: I will try to flash it to the same firmware it has (so I can retrieve the data), how can I check the firmware code exactly?
All I am getting is : kot49h.n7100xxufnl1 (which has no country code)
EDIT2: ADB Sideload is available through Recovery Mode, can I use it to install TWRP for example?

If you can sideload, you could try to sideload the stock ROM.
Are you using the original Samsung USB cable?

audit13 said:
If you can sideload, you could try to sideload the stock ROM.
Are you using the original Samsung USB cable?
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I'm using a Belkin one, should be proper right? Not an aftermarket Chinese one I mean.
Which version should I sideload? (How do I check which country the firmware is in?)
I don't want to lose the data (if it is possible to recover)

Just tried through ADB, failed as well with this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I have found that not all USB cables will work with Odin.
You tried older and newer tar versions of TWRP for the n7100?
You may have no choice but to flash any nl1 firmware for the n7100 unless you know the country code.

audit13 said:
I have found that not all USB cables will work with Odin.
You tried older and newer tar versions of TWRP for the n7100?
You may have no choice but to flash any nl1 firmware for the n7100 unless you know the country code.
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I have tried flashing the firmware using ADB Sideload and got the results in the pictures above.

ADB won't always work so you will have to try Odin for a full firmware flash.

audit13 said:
ADB won't always work so you will have to try Odin for a full firmware flash.
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Tried the following:
- Odin 3.12 with AP and No Repartition
- Odin 3.12 with AP and Repartition
- Reformat data/factory settings in Android Recovery mode
All failed, seems it is a hardware issue, is there a way to fix the hardware part but recover the data? Or is it all on one chip?

what's twrp ? and how to flash something ? and what's odin? besides i forgot the pin anyone can help ? tyvm in advance

After all these install failures, it looks like the internal memory chip is defective which means the data cannot be retrieved. The data, ROM, etc. are on the same internal memory chip, just stored in various partitions.
Google TWRP and Odin to learn more about them.
Which PIN did you forget? Was it for the SIM or phone?

OTA with unlocked bootloader

hi everyone, i have an E6833 running on 32.4.A.0.160
i received my phone today it was at maintenance service, so i came back and installed twrp on it (no root)
after restarting i got an update message 32.4.A.1.54 from system
the quistion is: can i install this update with an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed?
if no can i uninstall the twrp and install the update?+(how?)
if no again, what should i do?
thx

your best bet is to make a full backup.
Move the backup to your pc.
Download the update using Flashtool 0.9.23.2
install firmware after downloading ( exclude all .TA files in the lower window)
If you are going from stock rom to this update its possible to flash without wiping user data to keep your apps / data intact.
Fast boot a Recovery like TWRP
then reboot to recovery and flash a custom kernel. like PDesires YandereCore.
reboot and enjoy.
This is basically what I did for the current update on my E6853
Hit thanks if I've helped you.

Patrick Morgan said:
your best bet is to make a full backup.
Move the backup to your pc.
Download the update using Flashtool 0.9.23.2
install firmware after downloading ( exclude all .TA files in the lower window)
If you are going from stock rom to this update its possible to flash without wiping user data to keep your apps / data intact.
Fast boot a Recovery like TWRP
then reboot to recovery and flash a custom kernel. like PDesires YandereCore.
reboot and enjoy.
This is basically what I did for the current update on my E6853
Hit thanks if I've helped you.
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thank you very much dude really appreciate it, the problem is that i downloaded the firmware from xperiafirm and when i went to falshtool to convert them with Filset, flashtool doesn't detect anything from the downloaded file, i have flashtool installed with all the drivers and updated,

b7GaMer said:
thank you very much dude really appreciate it, the problem is that i downloaded the firmware from xperiafirm and when i went to falshtool to convert them with Filset, flashtool doesn't detect anything from the downloaded file, i have flashtool installed with all the drivers and updated,
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its possible flash tool is not set to look in the correct folder.
Make sure you select Flash (not fastboot)
then make sure the location is C:\Users\*your profile name*\.flashTool\firmwares
after Flashtool downloads a firmware it auto extracts the firmware files.
so you only need to select the device (after its been set to Flash mode (Flash tool will direct you)
use the arrows next device tree, and go to the bottom arrow til you get your firmware.
I've made note of the Exclude TA files to tick all of these. to remove the TA files from your flash.
Make sure too. that you are using a USB 2 port. USB 3 ports have been giving errors with the current drivers on some systems
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Patrick Morgan said:
its possible flash tool is not set to look in the correct folder.
Make sure you select Flash (not fastboot)
then make sure the location is C:\Users\*your profile name*\.flashTool\firmwares
after Flashtool downloads a firmware it auto extracts the firmware files.
so you only need to select the device (after its been set to Flash mode (Flash tool will direct you)
use the arrows next device tree, and go to the bottom arrow til you get your firmware.
I've made note of the Exclude TA files to tick all of these. to remove the TA files from your flash.
Make sure too. that you are using a USB 2 port. USB 3 ports have been giving errors with the current drivers on some systems
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i think the installing directories are fine, but i'll check them back again, thx again ♡

[ROM][Beta Offical][O][8.0][ZQJJ][03.11.17][SM-G955F/FD] Stock-Rom Flashable

{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
PHP:
IF YOUR DEVICE IS ALREADY ROOTED TAKE " BACKUP " OF YOUR FULL ROM
*Powered By [B]WRoid.ir Team[/B]*
*Only For Exynos SM-G955F/FD*
*WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR DEVICE*
*DO AT YOUR OWN RISK*
*Your Warranty Wiil be VOID If you Flash TWRP Recovery and ROM
*Features*
*Firmware used (G955FXXU1ZQJJ)
*Ram management is good
*zipaligned (Improved ram management)
*dm-verity (disabled)
*Installation*
- Custom recovery like (TWRP recommended)
- Go to Wipe
- Select Format Data and type "yes" and confirm
- Go to Wipe
- Select Advanced Wipe
- Make a full wipe (System, cache, dalvik cache)
- Install Rom
- Reboot to download mod
- Flash BL & CP by Odin
**Mod edit - links removed, not booting
:fingers-crossed::laugh:[/CENTER]

Modem & Bootloader flashable in Odin?
I think not..

Is last TWRP working with this BL?

sebastassara said:
Is last TWRP working with this BL?
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You won't be able to access /data in TWRP.
Other than that it should work.

Nick502 said:
Modem & Bootloader flashable in Odin?
I think not..
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yes

sebastassara said:
Is last TWRP working with this BL?
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flash BL & CP after install rom by twrp

hussein1 said:
flash BL & CP after install rom by twrp
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"FAIL!" on odin

Kookitza said:
"FAIL!" on odin
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Me too. Bootloader flash fail

very good

So.... It works or not?

I flashed bootloader and fail. May be dont flash bootloader its boot. But i didnt test it

neuron2 said:
I flashed bootloader and fail. May be dont flash bootloader its boot. But i didnt test it
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It dosent boot without it, stays on sammy logo

not work.
Secure Check Fail

Do the force flash method through odin, as soon as you click start hold in vol down + bixby + power and go straight back to download mode and mash start again. Forces odin to flash without verifying the info.

s3xxt0y said:
Do the force flash method through odin, as soon as you click start hold in vol down + bixby + power and go straight back to download mode and mash start again. Forces odin to flash without verifying the info.
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Not working

secure check fail ?
secure check fail

bl and modem odin fail

not work.
Secure Check Fail

Try this Modem and Bootloader QJJ flash via TWRP :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=962021903579489969

Will secure folder work after flashing this?