Hi there all, I need your help.
I decided to sell my Note 2 and as I tried to factory reset the phone for the new owner- it lead to bootloop witch I don't know how to get out of.
Basically it's N7105 model, unlocked and rooted. TWRP recovery and CyanogenMod 13. Was working totaly fine.
Before factory reseting I've read that to completely clean the data you should encrypt the phone and that will scramble the data. So I went and did that.
After I went to factory reset ,but it did nothing and just rebooted. Apparently it's some known bug in CM13, it's not working -many people experience it. And also there is no way to decrypt the data.
So now where I've made a mistake: I went to TWRP and saw one backup from the times I've installed TWRP and rom, and without thinking I pressed to restore.
But that backup was made when I've installed TWRP but OS was stock.
So now it goes through TWRP saying unable to mount data partition and then boots (not fully) to original Samsung OS but with an error: "Encryption failed. Unable to complete encryption due to interuption. Perform factory data reset (erasing all your data) before use. After resetting, try encrypting device again".
And one button to reset the device. If I press that it will go through the TWRP again as above. I can charge the phone and I can press Vol buttons.
I tried to connect with pc through ADB but looks like no devices are found. And in my Device Manager threre is an Yellow Exclamation mark on the phone line saying "The device cannot start". So that's the situation. Is there I can try before canceling sale?
Thanks for your help!
Paul
Did you try to flash the phone with a stock ROM in Odin?
Big thanks!
I did and it's all good!
What a wonderful program Odin- who created it?
Do you know if I lost root after flashing it?
Thanks!
Yes, flashing a stock ROM will remove root.
Odin is a Samsung product: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odin_(firmware_flashing_software)
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OK I really did it. I was playing with the ICS leak and tried to connect to my corporate email. When prompted I accepted the device administrator restrictions (Must have Pin lock, Must Encrypt, 10 password failures until wipe)
I plugged in my phone, went to lunch and when I came back the phone was locked up (could not even get it to stop sleeping). Finally pulled the battery and thats when the trouble started.
Now when ever I boot into an ICS rom I get a message saying "Encryption Unsuccessful -- Reset Android." Depending on which Rom I try, the reset button either does nothing or causes the phone to reboot.
Its worth noting that I had run several ICS leaks previously and even used the Device Encryption / Decryption several times. The only thing different this time is the Phone locked durring Encryption
For the mean time I have successfully gone back to Gingerbread and the device works fine. Every time I get the itch to try a ICS rom though the Encryption Unsuccessful message returns.
Here is what I have tried to fix it
I have encrypted / decrypted 5 or 6 times on Gingerbread
I have used Super-Wipe to try to reset everything
I have formatted the internal SD Card
I have booted without the External SD Card
I have tried every flavor of ICS out there
I tried going back to stock Recovery to see if it would reset properly
I want to try using the recovery that came with the ICS leak to see if it can do a "Full device wipe" but I can't find an ODIN file to steal it from. The only one I can locate is in the One click installer. I haven't been able to figure out how to extract just the recovery Image from that.
I have also been following a similar thread on the Captivate Board but their issues seem to be caused from a bad sync with Windows.
I'm posting this thread hear to see if:
1. anyone else is facing this issue
2. If any of our development gurus have thoughts on how to debug / solve this
3. Because I miss Icecream Sandwich
Thanks for any help.
Mike
Try to format system data cache and emcc under CWM Mounts and storage. If that fails use odin to return to stock recovery, format under stock, use odin to go back to CWM Touch recovery, format everything agian, and then follow the instructions of the rom you want to flash, and you should be good to go.
FeRoCiiOuS said:
Try to format system data cache and emcc under CWM Mounts and storage. If that fails use odin to return to stock recovery, format under stock, use odin to go back to CWM Touch recovery, format everything agian, and then follow the instructions of the rom you want to flash, and you should be good to go.
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Tried all of that
no luck.
<LIST>
*Formatted everything I could via CWM
*Odin Flashed Stock
*Ran Stock for 2 days
*Re-Rooted
*Re-Re-Formatted Everythign (System, Data, Cache, EMCC)
</LIST>
The issue we are seeing under ICS roms is that if MTP mode is set rather then UMS and you connect your phone to a pc then your next reboot will display the Encryption error.
Was your phone set in MTP mode when you left for lunch ?
silvertag said:
The issue we are seeing under ICS roms is that if MTP mode is set rather then UMS and you connect your phone to a pc then your next reboot will display the Encryption error.
Was your phone set in MTP mode when you left for lunch ?
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I don't know. My phone wasn't connected to my computer, it was plugged into the wall.
so Mr.OP, please have your index finger ready on your mouse to click my thanks button, i have your solution.
Odin this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513359
But DON"T REBOOT into Android, boot back into download mode as soon as it's finished
Then flash cwm back onto phone via odin and install this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426001&highlight=radio
Then flash my efs fix from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611796
Problem solved
Thank you you are my new best friend. For the record. What did the EFS fix do?
farmer_mike said:
Thank you you are my new best friend. For the record. What did the EFS fix do?
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The reason u were getting the unsuccessful encryption message is because u had a corrupt efs, I should know, the same thing happened to. me. That fix basically resets your efs to OEM spec
samsung vibrant help
I have a friend with a Samsung vibrant t-mobile with the same issue...Do you have a fix for that??
Thanks in advance
Ok. I foolishly enabled encryption on my i711 and after putting in the password, the volumes unlock and the system starts. The problem is that if the screen goes off for any reason, the phone reboots. Tried all sorts of things to correct and decided I no longer wanted the phone encrypted. There is no way back. Ok, so I thought I could do a factory reset... No dice. The phone reboots and all is still encrypted and there.
Next I tried clockworkmod but couldn't do ANYTHING there because the encrypted volumes aren't mountable. I couldn't factory reset, install a new rom, etc.
Next I went to ODIN and tried to repartition. No luck there either. I flashed clockworkmod again for good measure and even tried Nand Erase All.
After this I booted into the phone and tried to repartition... Now I have a phone that displays the lovely CM10 boot screen but never gets passed that. I can still get into recovery.
Any thoughts on how to undo the encryption and reflash a rom?
fza99 said:
Ok. I foolishly enabled encryption on my i711 and after putting in the password, the volumes unlock and the system starts. The problem is that if the screen goes off for any reason, the phone reboots. Tried all sorts of things to correct and decided I no longer wanted the phone encrypted. There is no way back. Ok, so I thought I could do a factory reset... No dice. The phone reboots and all is still encrypted and there.
Next I tried clockworkmod but couldn't do ANYTHING there because the encrypted volumes aren't mountable. I couldn't factory reset, install a new rom, etc.
Next I went to ODIN and tried to repartition. No luck there either. I flashed clockworkmod again for good measure and even tried Nand Erase All.
After this I booted into the phone and tried to repartition... Now I have a phone that displays the lovely CM10 boot screen but never gets passed that. I can still get into recovery.
Any thoughts on how to undo the encryption and reflash a rom?
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I have some very bad news for you.... Encryption is a one way street. Once encrypted the only way back is to flash stock via fastboot.
I can't even start to explain how to use fastboot as I have never been in a situation where I have needed it.
recoveries lose all access on encrypted devices so this is the only way.
Here is some links to get you started... Please do research before you begin the process and make sure you've obtained the appropriate files. I will take no responsibility for bricking your device.
Flashing via Fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...id#Android_Flashing_Guide_.28with_fastboot.29
Installing Fastboot on Windows:
http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/
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I recently my phone - LG Optimus G Pro - using Kingo Root and added ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.4. on KitKat. I wanted to install cyanogenmod 12, and when I cleared everything (data, cache, dalvik cache) and attempted to flash cm12, it said my device was geefhd4g instead of geefhd, so it didn't install.
Stock LG 4.4.2 was now bootlooping and didn't work at all. I downloaded the backup/restore file from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2760895, and used adb push to get it on my phone, but it gave me a /data error, and I was unable to fully restore it.
It was still bootlooping, so I then edited the updater script on cm12 and tried to flash it, but it got stuck on the boot animation, and is also bootlooping. I can only access recovery now, and don't know how to get past this error.
I really have no idea what to do from here, and all I want to do is recover my phone's functionality. I don't care what ROM I manage to get on there, as long as it works.
As a side note, I made a nandroid backup using the Online Nandroid Backup app on google play store, but the backup made was 8 GB, and ever since I tried to restore my phone from the backup in the link above, adb push gave me an error saying that I don't have any space - though I clearly do , as it is a 32GB phone. The phone does have a microSD slot, but I don't have a microSD card, so is there any way to solve this issue without one?
Thanks!
For the stock rom bootloop perform a factory reset. I probably happens right after flashing the stock rom. Been there. Google for help on how to do factory reset. I think you need to hold down vol + & vol-.
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Volume + and Volume - brings me to download mode, but my computer won't recognize the phone (I don't know why, but probably because the /data restore didn't work). Also, I have no idea how to factory reset during a bootloop, and I can't seem to find it on the internet. Do you have a link?
Thanks
Hey boss., after flashing open beta 12, the phone started hanging now and then. I tried to contact oneplus forums and they asked me to send the log files. Since they took too long to respond, I went to oneplus service centre. They flashed my phone with old oxygen os and the phone didn't start. It went into bootloop
Then I asked them, they said motherboard is corrupted. I left the place and I requested online customer support from oneplus. They too flshed and concluded the same. Can I know whether flashing/sideloading openbeta created this issue? If so, can you provide me support to avail the warranty on the phone? or recover it via any other method or process?
Please respond as soon as possible. My communication with the world has become limited after this issue. I hope there is some sort of support.
Also note that, the phone can boot into fastboot mode, but bootloader is locked. It can boot into recovery. I tried wiping everything, but the phone is not rebooting.
When I start the phone, it stucks in the boot logo and after a while, the screen becomes blank and a white color notification LED is glowing.
Kindly help me.
i had the same issue last week after updating to 13..and i tried to flash the black theme..it went black..i had nothing....it was like it was bricked... here's how after many failed attempt's..i had to clean out all files including backups.wipe data i had to wipe system i had to clean out all previous files.from TWRP recovery.then i had to download the latest software release then put the zip file in my phone storage not in the download file ..then i had to flash stock recovery.then install the new system..and i made the mistake of trying to use some of my app backups like for one estrong file ..all of them were corrupt.so start fresh.
You might try this unbricking method:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
Though your device isn't hard-bricked, this would reset your device to the absolute factory settings (watch out, your data will be erased) on an older OxygenOS version.
I would recommend the 2nd Method, as it restores all partitions to factory settings.
I might also know where your issue came from:
Though you can flash the Open Beta (or any other ZIP from OnePlus) through the Stock Recovery, OnePlus states that you need to be on an unlocked bootloader for not bricking your device.
TimSchumi said:
You might try this unbricking method:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
Though your device isn't hard-bricked, this would reset your device to the absolute factory settings (watch out, your data will be erased) on an older OxygenOS version.
I would recommend the 2nd Method, as it restores all partitions to factory settings.
I might also know where your issue came from:
Though you can flash the Open Beta (or any other ZIP from OnePlus) through the Stock Recovery, OnePlus states that you need to be on an unlocked bootloader for not bricking your device.
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It worked, but no network connection or wifi connection!
Is there a way to bring them back?
SivaMaxwell said:
It worked, but no network connection or wifi connection!
Is there a way to bring them back?
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You might try to unlock your bootloader (There are giudes to do this) and flash a OxygenOS package from oneplus.net through the stock recovery, to ensure the firmware is OK (Do a factory reset from recovery!). I don't know if the Unbrick Tool only restores corrupted partitions or all. It might have installed the wrong system over your previously installed firmware if only corrupted partitions are restored. Keep the bootloader unlocked to be on the safe side (After some time you will be able to just ignore the boot message and you have better access to fastboot and recovery)!
Also, GG to OnePlus for (fake) Motherboard corruption!
About warranty:
Warranty should be ok as long as you won't do hardware modifications (I think).
Bootloader unlocking is definitely safe
TimSchumi said:
You might try to unlock your bootloader (There are giudes to do this) and flash a OxygenOS package from oneplus.net through the stock recovery, to ensure the firmware is OK (Do a factory reset from recovery!). I don't know if the Unbrick Tool only restores corrupted partitions or all. It might have installed the wrong system over your previously installed firmware if only corrupted partitions are restored. Keep the bootloader unlocked to be on the safe side (After some time you will be able to just ignore the boot message and you have better access to fastboot and recovery)!
Also, GG to OnePlus for (fake) Motherboard corruption!
About warranty:
Warranty should be ok as long as you won't do hardware modifications (I think).
Bootloader unlocking is definitely safe
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I tried to update to recent oxygen os. Then the original proble started again.
It is not booting up, again..
SivaMaxwell said:
I tried to update to recent oxygen os. Then the original proble started again.
It is not booting up, again..
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No, reflash the OxygenOS package of the same Version that is installed by the Unbrick Tool (If you can still get itfrom oneplus.net) and then check if Network does work. Also, check your IMEI.
I think you might have a corrupted EFS partition. That's y you don't have a working network. Check whether your device show a IMEI under about phone.
m4manusraj said:
I think you might have a corrupted EFS partition. That's y you don't have a working network. Check whether your device show a IMEI under about phone.
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EFS doesn't have an effect on WiFi.
That's why I think that it is a firmware issue
I think, I have solved it guys. I'll let you know once completely under control
So, Thank you very much for your support. With this little support from you and my previous Foresightedness helped me restore the phone.
So just in case if any one else faces the same or similar problem, this is the process:
STEP0: If there is any partition corrupted, the device don't boot properly. And, The customer care/ sevice centre guys state it as motherboard problem. Donot Panic. Always take TWRP backup whenever you change your ROM. This Backup helps you to restore whenever you're in trouble. In this particular case, ESF backup is required. So, take a complete backup (everything) in TWRP, it saves your ass.. keep the backup in your PC or any safe Storage (the complete TWRP Folder which is in Internal Memory) before flashing any custom ROM.
Step1: Follow method2 in this guide: https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/g...plus-3.452634/
Step2: if everything is alright, its done. Otherwise, The device boots up with some missing features and details. At this time, you have to unlock the bootloader. See The forum to know how to do it. Basic searching can give you the method.
If you can transfer the TWRP folder from PC to Phone, it's good. But the phone boots itself because of missing firmware. Even Bluetooth couldn;'t be used.
In my particular case, I couldnot copy from PC to mobile or viceversa. So, you cannot copy back your TWRP folder in this situation.
So, Unlock bootloader. Then reboot to system (without doing anything)
Step3: Reboot to bootloader and flash TWRP 3-0.2 version only. otherwise device will be encrypted.
Step4: download Ressurection Remix ROM version : ResurrectionRemix-M-v5.7.4-20161113-PUBLIC-ex-oneplus3 or you can experiment with any other custom ROM but only android 6 (*Marshmallow). Also make sure that you have universal adb drivers. install them if not (search in the forums.)
Step5: goto TWRP recovery, in this, goto wipe option. Drag the swipe to wipe button here. (normal wipe).
Step6: Now, in advanced options, select adb sideload option and select the two wipes in the next menu. Start ADB sideload in the TWRP.
Step7: Now, Start the adb sideloading the custom ROM from your PC. You donot Require Gapps for transferring a file. So donot flash Gapps.
Step8: After the sideload is complete, reboot into system. Now you can transfer files between phone and PC. Now, Copy the Complete TWRP folder into the internal memory. A pop-up asks for merging the folders. Allow the merging, even if you have another TWRP backup there. They don't overlap.
Step9: Now, Boot into TWRP and restore completely. The phone boots up properly, this time. Everything works as expected. every mysterious problem is solved. Now you will get update request if you are on previous version of OOS.
Last but not Least: Please do not use any app recovery tools. they may cause issues while following the above steps
Thank to every XDA member, helping us save the time and money we spend at service center.
m4manusraj said:
I think you might have a corrupted EFS partition. That's y you don't have a working network. Check whether your device show a IMEI under about phone.
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EFS doesn't have an effect on WiFi.
That's why I think that it is a firmware issue
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Yes, boss. The EFS is corrupted. But, thanks to TWRP, it also has the option to backup EFS, modem. SO, I used my old backup from Jan2017 to restore it back.
But, TO place TWRP back in phone, the original OOS3.1.2, even after reflashing didn't support. I thought for a while and flashed the All loved RR (MM) . THen, it gave me the scope to t/f the folder to internal memory.
Now, I restored the EFS , Modem, sytem with data. and hell yea!! the phone is back to life.
Complete Backup, Atleast once for 3 months saves your ass..
I am glad it helped. That's the power of Xda.
My OP3 is stuck on the boot animation only while booting up Oxygen OS. At first I thought it was bricked but as I proceeded I found out that it isn't and i'm able to boot other OS on it. I've had Resurrection Remix which I had no problems flashing whatsoever. But I'm having this problem with Oxygen OS. Has anyone experienced this? What do I do? Please help.
I was running the latest version of TWRP and a rooted version of the LG G6 port. Everything was stable and worked fine. So I was ready to give it back to its owner who I had modded it for. I went into the settings menu of the phone and did a standard factory reset to remove my account that was logged in so I could test the phone out before giving it to the owner. well when it finished resetting and rebooted, its been stuck in a boot loop ever since.
Tried just clearing both Dalvik Cache and Cache, to no avail. Tried Reflashing the rom and starting over. Still nothing. Tried flashing a different rom. Still nothing.
So what else can I try? and also if its the only thing I can do, rest it all the way back to stock factory everything. How do I do that on this phone. What program do I need and what files. and whats the steps to complete the process.
Thank you in advance for all help that is given
i factory reset in twrp and turned on developers options after first boot then reflashed twrp i always forget backup lol or delete it or use kdz you flashed before anyway i can help i will if you still need
if you have tried to flash the same custom rom or another is still not working, flashes with the program "lg up", you will need a kdz file,and the corresponding drivers. if with that you can not watch this tutorial before doing anything.
if you have a backup made with twrp, it flashes again.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/unbrick-lg-g4-brick-hs-usb-qdloader-t3542785
during this process you will have to disassemble the back of the phone, (plastic) you do not need to remove the motherboard completely from the phone, anyway if you can enter download mode try with lg up tool.
if you need help around here we are.
Well now in the process of trying to fix it. The phone bricked and will no longer turn on at all. Is there anyway to fix this ?
Silicon Knight said:
Well now in the process of trying to fix it. The phone bricked and will no longer turn on at all. Is there anyway to fix this ?
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Can you get into download mode?
Also, it's possible you have been hit by the bootloop