I use flashfire to flash OTA but fails. Now I cannot boot system and recovery. At the same time, I didn't enable OEM unlocking, so cannot flash stock image.
What should I do?
@xunholyx
Try to RMA
zyf0330 said:
I use flashfire to flash OTA but fails. Now I cannot boot system and recovery. At the same time, I didn't enable OEM unlocking, so cannot flash stock image.
What should I do?
@xunholyx
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Sorry to hear that. Don't know if this will help, but it's worth a shot. If you RMA it, you are essentially telling Google that you messed up, but want them to replace it because of user error. Don't know if they'll go for that. Like the ol saying goes...you break it, you buy it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
Badger50 said:
Sorry to hear that. Don't know if this will help, but it's worth a shot. If you RMA it, you are essentially telling Google that you messed up, but want them to replace it because of user error. Don't know if they'll go for that. Like the ol saying goes...you break it, you buy it
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761
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Even if pay for fix, it is acceptable. It is a fact that I do wrong thing, and I am willing to pay for it.
But if can find a easy way except RMA is better.
Overall, please some advice about how to solve this. Thanks.
Does anyone know if qualcomm flash can flash image without oem unlocking?
zyf0330 said:
I use flashfire to flash OTA but fails. Now I cannot boot system and recovery. At the same time, I didn't enable OEM unlocking, so cannot flash stock image.
What should I do?
@xunholyx
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Flashfire is a root app. It will not run without root. I think maybe you've left out a few details. Have you attempted to fastboot boot TWRP? I don't know if it will work but it's worth a try. Without access to Recovery, you can't even sideload a rescue OTA.
v12xke said:
Flashfire is a root app. It will not run without root. I think maybe you've left out a few details. Have you attempted to fastboot boot TWRP? I don't know if it will work but it's worth a try. Without access to Recovery, you can't even sideload a rescue OTA.
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I must have forgot some what I did.
At first, I can boot twrp, but I do wipe then change slot in it. So now I am in slot which has no system and recovery, and cannot change slot in fastboot too. So I cannot do sideload.
I just don't know I can do sideload to fix when bootloader locked. And after I know it, I cannot boot recovery.?
zyf0330 said:
I must have forgot some what I did.
At first, I can boot twrp, but I do wipe then change slot in it. So now I am in slot which has no system and recovery, and cannot change slot in fastboot too. So I cannot do sideload.
I just don't know I can do sideload to fix when bootloader locked. And after I know it, I cannot boot recovery.
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I asked if you have tried to fastboot BOOT twrp, not flash it. Put twrp.img in your ADB folder and "fastboot boot twrp.img". BTW if you have recovery, you can sideload an OTA. You can't flash a full image, but you can sideload a full OTA.
Edit: I suggest you study the new fastboot commands. It is possible to set A or B active.
v12xke said:
I asked if you have tried to fastboot BOOT twrp, not flash it. Put twrp.img in your ADB folder and "fastboot boot twrp.img". BTW if you have recovery, you can sideload an OTA. You can't flash a full image, but you can sideload a full OTA.
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Sounds about right fasboot twrp . That has saved many phones.
If you can't figure out what to do pay a Dev to use TeamViewer to help you out.
I did that 5 years ago until I understood
ADB commands
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boot, set active, flash, flashing of fastboot all don't work, because bootloader is locked.
Just reread your post. You can save you phone. You need latest platform tools from Google. Then 8.1 ota image from Google. Learn fastboot commands.
When people start to jump ahead and push,click,touch things they shouldn't you end up here.
Fyi all files for easy reference should be in the plat-forms tools folder.
Download them now.
So let's start:
Fastboot --set-active=_a will set to "a" partition, usually not bootable
Fastboot --set-active=_b will set to "b" partition, usually bootable
Try this:
Boot boatloader (pwr button and volume down same time from phone off state)
Fastboot --set-active=_a
On phone scroll to recovery factory reset
Then
Boot boatloader (pwr button and volume down same time from phone off state)
Fastboot --set-active=_b
On phone scroll to recovery factory reset
If USB debugging wasn't turned on, boot to recovery and and side load 8.1 ota.
Follow instructions in recovery side load menu
I think it's "adb sideload filename.ota.zip"
Factory reset after boot
Or just get platform tools and 8.0/8.1 imagine depends on what you are on and restore. Probably won't work since OEM/debugging not switched on.
If you get it up and running unlock the phone to help you in the future. Yes both OEM and critical.
Good luck
matt1313 said:
Just reread your post...
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Well, maybe you missed OP's post #10. Locked bootloader and no recovery mode = dead in the water.
v12xke said:
Well, maybe you missed OP's post #10. Locked bootloader and no recovery mode = dead in the water.
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I read it. He wasn't to clear.
Which phone? Unlocked version or Verizon version
Which platform tools
Windows, mac, or Linux
What does the bootloader screen say?
Fastboot devices what does it say??
There is a lot of possibilities. Messing with partions usually causes errors. Though from reading sounds like ot can be fixed.
matt1313 said:
I read it. He wasn't to clear.
Which phone? Unlocked version or Verizon version
Which platform tools
Windows, mac, or Linux
What does the bootloader screen say?
Fastboot devices what does it say??
There is a lot of possibilities. Messing with partions usually causes errors. Though from reading sounds like ot can be fixed.
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I'm on same boat with him.. Unlocked version, latest platform tools, Windows 10, Bootloader says "Locked", fastboot devices show serial no. and good works.. But fixing is not possible... Locked bootloader and not accessible recovery... All known fastboot commands return with "........ not allowed in Lock State".. RMA seems one way for us..
[email protected] said:
I'm on same boat with him.. Unlocked version, latest platform tools, Windows 10, Bootloader says "Locked", fastboot devices show serial no. and good works.. But fixing is not possible... Locked bootloader and not accessible recovery... All known fastboot commands return with "........ not allowed in Lock State".. RMA seems one way for us..
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Why can't you get to recovery? Stock recovery?
If so sideload ota
matt1313 said:
Why can't you get to recovery? Stock recovery?
If so sideload ota
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Stock.. Because all possible accessing process to recovery ending with " Can't find valid operating system. The device will not restart". Same issue with sideload ota.. "Flashing is not allowed in lock state"... I have not felt so helpless for a long time.. What a chance..
matt1313 said:
I read it. He wasn't to clear.
Which phone? Unlocked version or Verizon version
Which platform tools
Windows, mac, or Linux
What does the bootloader screen say?
Fastboot devices what does it say??
There is a lot of possibilities. Messing with partions usually causes errors. Though from reading sounds like ot can be fixed.
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The only thing that matters is that the bootloader is locked (no fastboot is possible) and no recovery mode (no adb is possible). Done. OP is from China where there is no RMA, so he is "extra" S.O.L. I recognize you are wanting to help, but those are the facts.
I understand he is more then likely SOL but I have time and want to try to help. Xmas miracle!!!! lol
what happens when you start the phone what does it say?
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zyf0330 said:
I must have forgot some what I did.
At first, I can boot twrp, but I do wipe then change slot in it. So now I am in slot which has no system and recovery, and cannot change slot in fastboot too. So I cannot do sideload.
I just don't know I can do sideload to fix when bootloader locked. And after I know it, I cannot boot recovery.
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If your locked how did you boot TWRP?
what did you wipe in TWRP?
Can you get to it again and select slot B?
Wait until just after Christmas, then contact Google and say you got it as a present and it says no operating system when it turns on. They're RMA it.
matt1313 said:
I understand he is more then likely SOL but I have time and want to try to help. Xmas miracle!!!! lol
what happens when you start the phone what does it say?
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If your locked how did you boot TWRP?
what did you wipe in TWRP?
Can you get to it again and select slot B?
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As I said, phone is booting only one screen that says "Can't find valid operating system. The device will not restart"..
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Hi all,
*I've unlocked bootloader
* Have tried fastboot boot TWRP.img, as well as tried flashing TWRP RC1 via the Skipsoft toolkit.
Every way I've tried the phone just sits at the TWRP boot screen and doesn't allow me to go any further..
Any help here would be truly appreciated!
Cheers,
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
dutchy716 said:
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
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You're braver than me. I haven't had my Pixel XL long but this is the first phone I've ever owned where I am afraid to try and install a custom recovery and ROM. With the dual partitions and what I hear about TWRP still being buggy it just seems like Google didn't want people to run anything but pure Android on the Pixels.
dutchy716 said:
I've been having the same issue tonight. Re-flash the stock image, go through the whole setup process and make sure you add a lockscreen pin, then flash TWRP. That is what worked for me. I still can't flash a Rom though for some reason. It's driving me insane.
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Same issue here, but no solution. Adding a lockscreen pin didn't change anything for me. I just get a teamwin image but it just sits there & doesn't actually open TWRP. My bootlocker is unlocked but thats as far as I can get 7.1.2 with May security. I have tried reloading everything and followed commonly recommended steps.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I would love to get this thing rooted and get some ROM flexibility - even to just get rid of the Nav Bar ....
mikefnz said:
Same issue here, but no solution. Adding a lockscreen pin didn't change anything for me. I just get a teamwin image but it just sits there & doesn't actually open TWRP. My bootlocker is unlocked but thats as far as I can get 7.1.2 with May security. I have tried reloading everything and followed commonly recommended steps.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated. I would love to get this thing rooted and get some ROM flexibility - even to just get rid of the Nav Bar ....
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I have never had a problem. Make sure your using the rc1 fast boot TWRP. Should be fastboot boot twrp.img. I change file name to this or copy and paste. Then you install rc1 or rc2 zip.
I know you will have problems if you try to install the wrong file.
mac796 said:
I have never had a problem. Make sure your using the rc1 fast boot TWRP. Should be fastboot boot twrp.img. I change file name to this or copy and paste. Then you install rc1 or rc2 zip.
I know you will have problems if you try to install the wrong file.
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I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
mazubo said:
I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
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Hmm are you on may bootloader because i think modifying the boot partition causes bootloop without the boot signature?
XtraArrow said:
Hmm are you on may bootloader because i think modifying the boot partition causes bootloop without the boot signature?
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Yes I am.. should I downgrade to 7.1.1? Tjere was no mention of that issue in the skipsoft toolkit thread... Weird!
mazubo said:
Yes I am.. should I downgrade to 7.1.1? Tjere was no mention of that issue in the skipsoft toolkit thread... Weird!
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Sure, i guess.. or you could just manually flash the April bootloader. a lot easier.
XtraArrow said:
Sure, i guess.. or you could just manually flash the April bootloader. a lot easier.
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Ok, would flashing just the bootloader wipe the phone? Also how would I find just the bootloader? Thanks for the suggestion, I haven't flashed just a bootloader before..
mazubo said:
I am doing exactly as you mentioned.. flash rc1.img, however the phone does not go beyond the boot screen, it just sits there.... Can I ask what steps you are taking prior to flashing twrp? Thanks!
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That strange. I just flash a factory image from Google
Set up a security pattern
Enable adb debugging
Fastboot boot twrp 3.0.2-0 rc1 IMG
Make sure it asks for your security pattern if it doesn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot twrp again, and keep repeating until it does
Install twrp 3.1.0.0 rc2 or rc1 zip
If your using may bootloader's fish VBS 6 zip
And it should stick, if you flash. Anything else that messes with boot flash that VBS zip at the end again
mazubo said:
Ok, would flashing just the bootloader wipe the phone? Also how would I find just the bootloader? Thanks for the suggestion, I haven't flashed just a bootloader before..
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If you download the offiial april firmware, you can manually extract it from the .zip then you would do this command in fastboot :--------- fastboot flash bootloader PUTFILEHERE.img
EDIT: Are you able to get into TWRP by any chance??
mac796 said:
That strange. I just flash a factory image from Google
Set up a security pattern
Enable adb debugging
Fastboot boot twrp 3.0.2-0 rc1 IMG
Make sure it asks for your security pattern if it doesn't reboot to bootloader and fastboot twrp again, and keep repeating until it does
Install twrp 3.1.0.0 rc2 or rc1
If your using may bootloader's fish VBS 6 zip
And it should stick, if you flash. Anything else that messes with boot flash that VBS zip at the end again
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Hmm, maybe this is where I've gone wrong.. I thought the need to create a security pin/pattern was only if coming from a previously rooted state, or from a custom ROM. I will try this as well and report back.. thanks!
XtraArrow said:
If you download the offiial april firmware, you can manually extract it from the .zip then you would do this command in fastboot :--------- fastboot flash bootloader PUTFILEHERE.img
EDIT: Are you able to get into TWRP by any chance??
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Unable to get into twrp as previously mentioned. I flash the IMG file, then it just hangs on the TWRP boot screen..
mazubo said:
Unable to get into twrp as previously mentioned. I flash the IMG file, then it just hangs on the TWRP boot screen..
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Alright, try doing what I mentioned. Download April firmware, extract the bootloader.img from it and flash using command above.
XtraArrow said:
Alright, try doing what I mentioned. Download April firmware, extract the bootloader.img from it and flash using command above.
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This seems likely to work. Thanks for the suggestions, and I'll report back! Cheers!
mazubo said:
This seems likely to work. Thanks for the suggestions, and I'll report back! Cheers!
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I'm no expert but it's seems like a decent suggestion. Let us know how it goes.
@mazubo
You keep stating that you just flash the image. Are you flashing it from the bootloader then trying to boot to recovery?
You have to boot TWRP from your PC first. Then from TWRP you can then "flash" TWRP.
Just wanted to make sure that was a step you were taking!
Just wait. It will take little longer
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freddy0872 said:
@mazubo
You keep stating that you just flash the image. Are you flashing it from the bootloader then trying to boot to recovery?
You have to boot TWRP from your PC first. Then from TWRP you can then "flash" TWRP.
Just wanted to make sure that was a step you were taking!
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Yes, I have tried fastboot to flash the TWRP img, as well as skipsofts toolkit. I guess I've been using the term "flash" for fastboot, as I haven't been able to use twrp yet.. I understand that you need to flash the TWRP img via pc and then flash the TWRP zip, then SuperSU or magisk, whatever your poison may be !
I'm using the fastboot binary from HTC's website. I tried to use it to boot TWRP without flashing it, but in download mode, it just hangs forever after saying "Flash images success (1/1)" and "Start downloading", with the cursor stuck on the second of those. The fastboot command is also hung, after printing "booting..." I eventually have to force reset the phone using all 3 buttons.
I also tried it from the bootloader screen and that just fails immediately, saying "booting... FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)" even though I'm unlocked (and S-OFF).
The reason I'm doing this btw is so I can try to back up the stock recovery before overwriting it with TWRP, but I don't know how to do that without root, for which I need TWRP... so if anyone knows another way, that'd be great too!
supeRUUser said:
I'm using the fastboot binary from HTC's website. I tried to use it to boot TWRP without flashing it, but in download mode, it just hangs forever after saying "Flash images success (1/1)" and "Start downloading", with the cursor stuck on the second of those. The fastboot command is also hung, after printing "booting..." I eventually have to force reset the phone using all 3 buttons.
I also tried it from the bootloader screen and that just fails immediately, saying "booting... FAILED (remote: unlock device to use this command)" even though I'm unlocked (and S-OFF).
The reason I'm doing this btw is so I can try to back up the stock recovery before overwriting it with TWRP, but I don't know how to do that without root, for which I need TWRP... so if anyone knows another way, that'd be great too!
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You can't. Read twrp FAQ.
yldlj said:
You can't. Read twrp FAQ.
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I don't see anything at twrp.me/FAQ about this...
Are you saying there is no way to make a backup of the stock recovery, at all? How do the ones posted here get made?
supeRUUser said:
I don't see anything at twrp.me/FAQ about this...
Are you saying there is no way to make a backup of the stock recovery, at all? How do the ones posted here get made?
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You need 2 phones.
Taken from twrp faq
6. How do I backup stock recovery prior to flashing TWRP? You can't. The "fastboot boot" command appears to be disabled on the 10's ABOOT, so TWRP must be fastboot flashed over stock recovery. You can however, extract the stock recovery.img from the OTA firmware.zip when it's received and use that to install the OTA.
[*]An alternate method to obtain a stock recovery is listed below, but it requires 2 devices (either owned by you, or help from someone else in the forum):
Someone fastboot flash twrp and immediately make a backup of boot and upload it to XDA.
Once the above is available, someone else download that boot.img to their device, and fastboot flash twrp to the BOOT partition of their device.
Once the above is done, reboot the device, which will bring up TWRP, and then backup stock RECOVERY in TWRP, and upload to XDA.
Then, from within TWRP, use the Image install feature in TWRP to flash the stock boot.img
They're probably pulled from the RUUs.
Barracuz said:
They're probably pulled from the RUUs.
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Yep. That's how I get stock recoveries for people who need them.
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supeRUUser said:
I don't see anything at twrp.me/FAQ about this...
Are you saying there is no way to make a backup of the stock recovery, at all? How do the ones posted here get made?
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Download the latest RUU for your model, and use nkk71's RUU decrypt tool to extract the firmware (with the -f flag). The stock recovery will be in there.
Duh, OK, that should have been obvious. Thanks.
supeRUUser said:
Duh, OK, that should have been obvious. Thanks.
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It's not obvious if you don't know about the decrypt tool, and a lot of people don't. You're welcome
Without fail, when running the latest twrp, I get an error when flashing different rom zips. It's always the same error during step 1 and sometimes during step 2. I am on slot A when flashing the room, by the way.
The error just says it can't flash, there is no error code or description or anything like that.
When I was able to flash a rom, I tried to reboot into B for the vendor image, but none of my files were viewable, only folders with numbers and letters.
I'm confused, and I'm not a noob. I came from the regular Pixel and I was able to flash no problem.
stevew84 said:
Without fail, when running the latest twrp, I get an error when flashing different rom zips. It's always the same error during step 1 and sometimes during step 2. I am on slot A when flashing the room, by the way.
The error just says it can't flash, there is no error code or description or anything like that.
When I was able to flash a rom, I tried to reboot into B for the vendor image, but none of my files were viewable, only folders with numbers and letters.
I'm confused, and I'm not a noob. I came from the regular Pixel and I was able to flash no problem.
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Is this when you fastboot into twrp, or do you have twrp already installed? Have you tried disabling screen lock before you enter twrp? And I assume you've run both bootloader unlocking commands as well?
This is when using skipsoft.
Do I need to run the critical flashing command manually or something? The reason I ask is because I'm not sure skipsoft does that.
I'd love to be able to flash alll this stuff without even using twrp but I'm not sure that's possible.
So I boot twrp, wipe and flash the ROM. But it fails right there. Is there a step I'm missing?
I do know how to flash individual images thru fastboot by the way, like when going to stock. Here is where I did do the critical flash command.
No I haven't tried to disable screen lock.
stevew84 said:
This is when using skipsoft.
Do I need to run the critical flashing command manually or something? The reason I ask is because I'm not sure skipsoft does that.
I'd love to be able to flash alll this stuff without even using twrp but I'm not sure that's possible.
So I boot twrp, wipe and flash the ROM. But it fails right there. Is there a step I'm missing?
I do know how to flash individual images thru fastboot by the way, like when going to stock. Here is where I did do the critical flash command.
No I haven't tried to disable screen lock.
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Typically you need to have fully unlocked the bootloader with these 2 commands...
fastboot flashing unlock
and.....
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
Especially the critical, or else you won't be able to flash any roms. I don't know if skipsoft will do this. I know the Deuces scrip will. To find out what is/isn't unlocked run.....fastboot getvar all....
Then you'll know. If you have to unlock critical, which I think you will, it'll wipe your phone completely. So backup your files and such before you do :good:
Any manual methods that work? I mean to flash the roms.
stevew84 said:
Any manual methods that work? I mean to flash the roms.
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I believe there is, but I can't find what it is. I think it's adb push (name of file) or adb sideload through twrp, butI could be wrong. Either way, you first need to be sure your fully bootloader unlocked before you can flash anything.
Badger50 said:
I believe there is, but I can't find what it is. I think it's adb push (name of file) or adb sideload through twrp, butI could be wrong. Either way, you first need to be sure your fully bootloader unlocked before you can flash anything.
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Ok I almost forgot.
When I first unlocked the phone I was able to flash Nitrogen, both the ROM and twrp. But when I rebooted recovery to get to slot B, all I saw were various numbered and lettered folders. Looked like registry folders for Windows.
stevew84 said:
Ok I almost forgot.
When I first unlocked the phone I was able to flash Nitrogen, both the ROM and twrp. But when I rebooted recovery to get to slot B, all I saw were various numbered and lettered folders. Looked like registry folders for Windows.
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Well that changes things a little. You at least have unlocked one partition then. And you can update factory images via fastboot? If so, then your fully unlocked. So you've got a twrp decryption error on slot B. You may want to disable screen lock security, and try again. You could also try fastbooting into twrp as well with screen lock also disabled.
Thanks. I'll try that out later.
But after I was unable to get into Nitrogen, I flashed stock manually and tried it all over. From this point I kept getting error after error in twrp.
After the errors, I got the Device is Corrupt screen, and freezing on the Google splash. From there I'd have to again start all over.
stevew84 said:
Thanks. I'll try that out later.
But after I was unable to get into Nitrogen, I flashed stock manually and tried it all over. From this point I kept getting error after error in twrp.
After the errors, I got the Device is Corrupt screen, and freezing on the Google splash. From there I'd have to again start all over.
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Again, run the.....fastboot getvar all....and see what you get :good:
Thanks.
Badger50 said:
Again, run the.....fastboot getvar all....and see what you get :good:
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Alright. I'm all unlocked and I disabled any sort of screen lock. I'm trying to flash Nitrogen now and seeing what happens...
and it failed again. I'm at a loss, I've never experienced this before.
The error is "updater process ended with ERROR: 1. Error installing zip........
Trying again because why the hell not. Maybe I'l try another TWRP version.
stevew84 said:
Alright. I'm all unlocked and I disabled any sort of screen lock. I'm trying to flash Nitrogen now and seeing what happens...
and it failed again. I'm at a loss, I've never experienced this before.
The error is "updater process ended with ERROR: 1. Error installing zip........
Trying again because why the hell not. Maybe I'l try another TWRP version.
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Are you using the latest twrp from here? https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/
Also, you might want to try fastbooting the factory image with the -w removed from the flash-all.bat file to slot B. Then fastboot into twrp and try again. You will not lose any data by doing this.
Badger50 said:
Are you using the latest twrp from here? https://dl.twrp.me/taimen/
Also, you might want to try fastbooting the factory image with the -w removed from the flash-all.bat file to slot B. Then fastboot into twrp and try again. You will not lose any data by doing this.
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I've read up on how to flash stock images without formatting data, but how would one flash directly to a particular slot? The only way I know how to get into a slot is through TWRP, but aren't there adb commands for this as well?
stevew84 said:
I've read up on how to flash stock images without formatting data, but how would one flash directly to a particular slot? The only way I know how to get into a slot is through TWRP, but aren't there adb commands for this as well?
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In fastboot mode run...fastboot --set-active=a or b...
In your case select b.
Then, fastboot reboot bootloader
Now your on slot b, and can fastboot the factory image :good:
Badger50 said:
In fastboot mode run...fastboot --set-active=a or b...
In your case select b.
Then, fastboot reboot bootloader
Now your on slot b, and can fastboot the factory image :good:
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Jesus christ. I'm in a cmd window right now, with the latest platform tools installed.
I ran the command just as you typed, (I'm in bootloader, bootloader version tmz20j by the way). Also, my bootloader version has changed a couple of times during all of this. It was tmz20bb, then tmz12g when I flashed the latest June image...now it's this 20j version.
Anyway, this is what I'm typing and this is what I get in return:
fastboot --set-active=b
fastboot: error: Device does not support slots
I'm at a real loss, obviously this damn device supports slots.
EDIT: OK hold on, when I flashed the June image bootloader version, ran the slot command in ADB, I was able to navigate to the right slot.
Little update.
Followed this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/slota-b-how-to-flash-roms-magisk-kernel-t3754175
Rebooted into slot a and the touch screen stopped working. So now I'm going back to stock yet again. Just leaving it that way for now I can't deal with this crap.
stevew84 said:
Little update.
Followed this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/slota-b-how-to-flash-roms-magisk-kernel-t3754175
Rebooted into slot a and the touch screen stopped working. So now I'm going back to stock yet again. Just leaving it that way for now I can't deal with this crap.
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Fwiw, after you flash a rom and twrp, if it doesn't boot up, go back to twrp and flash the rom and twrp again. Flashing roms or taking OTA's automatically switches slots on you. Always best to keep screen lock disabled until you are done.
Badger50 said:
Fwiw, after you flash a rom and twrp, if it doesn't boot up, go back to twrp and flash the rom and twrp again. Flashing roms or taking OTA's automatically switches slots on you. Always best to keep screen lock disabled until you are done.
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Thanks.
Due to limitations with my chromebook i am force to flash a factory image manually. flash all causes an I/O error. can someone list all the commands to flash it all manually. was on dp3 and tried to boot a custom rom.
i would like to go back to most current june update if possible.
everything i have found online is for older devices
motcher41 said:
Due to limitations with my chromebook i am force to flash a factory image manually. flash all causes an I/O error. can someone list all the commands to flash it all manually. was on dp3 and tried to boot a custom rom.
i would like to go back to most current june update if possible.
everything i have found online is for older devices
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How did you get to DP3? Did you enroll in the beta program?
Badger50 said:
How did you get to DP3? Did you enroll in the beta program?
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yes and weirdly using a factory image on my Mi A1 gave no error
motcher41 said:
yes
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Then just unenroll from the beta program. You'll then get an OTA that will wipe your phone, and put you back on 8.1 :good:
Badger50 said:
Then just unenroll from the beta program. You'll then get an OTA that will wipe your phone, and put you back on 8.1 :good:
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i would but i am currently soft bricked. have access to bootloader only
even tried to sideload an ota image but no luck there either. either have to flash it all manually or buy a real pc
motcher41 said:
even tried to sideload an ota image but no luck there either. either have to flash it all manually or buy a real pc
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Oh boy, your in pickle then! Then I suppose you'll have to....
fastboot format userdata
Then fastboot each image, which I think there are 21 of them if memory serves.
The command lines aren't that hard, just a lot of them. Start with the bootloader, then radio, then just start going down the list, ie.......
fastboot flash bootloader bootloaderxxxxx.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash radio radioxxxxxxx.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
Then just start flashing all the images from the secondary zip you'll find in the factory image.
but are they all the same target as the .img name
Badger50 said:
Oh boy, your in pickle then! Then I suppose you'll have to....
fastboot format userdata
Then fastboot each image, which I think there are 21 of them if memory serves.
The command lines aren't that hard, just a lot of them. Start with the bootloader, then radio, then just start going down the list, ie.......
fastboot flash bootloader bootloaderxxxxx.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash radio radioxxxxxxx.img
fastboot reboot bootloader
Then just start flashing all the images from the secondary zip you'll find in the factory image.
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wow that actually worked....the flashing of everything to slot by name except the system_other
format userata command gave an error too
motcher41 said:
wow that actually worked....the flashing of everything to slot by name except the system_other
format userata command gave an error too
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Hey, as long as it worked your good. Welcome :good:
Yeah my format userdata may have been off. I was going by memory from my 6p. P2XL might be different. Sorry.
So I messed up my Pixel 3 XL. When trying to root, I flashed TWRP on the device and it gave all kinds of problems. I could not boot at all.
I then flashed what I thought to be stock boot.img. Now it boots (only while unlocked) and takes me to the welcome screen. It boots with no issues but now the touchscreen doesn't work.
I've tried to revert back to stock many, many times using the guide here & factory image. All is successful except the boot.img - says FAILED.
I suspect that I need to flash boot.img again but no clue how....
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Flash the factory image, wipe and start over.
or
Flash the factory image with wipe removed, backup what ever you forgot.
Then
Flash factory image with wipe and start over.
parakleet said:
Flash the factory image, wipe and start over.
or
Flash the factory image with wipe removed, backup what ever you forgot.
Then
Flash factory image with wipe and start over.
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Trying now. Like I said though, I have tried to flash the factory image, wiping and not wiping. I am not concerned about backup data, just want it to work.....
Thanks for the input!
Even though this is the 20th time I've done that, still the touch screen does not work when bootloader is unlocked but boots to welcome screen. Once bootloader is locked, it says no operating system found and will not boot. Anyone else with a suggestion?
rpolito73 said:
Even though this is the 20th time I've done that, still the touch screen does not work when bootloader is unlocked but boots to welcome screen. Once bootloader is locked, it says no operating system found and will not boot. Anyone else with a suggestion?
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Try flashing the binaries from google.
biggiesmalls657 said:
Try flashing the binaries from google.
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Going to google how to. Any guides on how to? Thanks for the input!
I think this is what I need. I bet the touch sensors are in the Qualcomm pack. Just dont know how to flash....
rpolito73 said:
Going to google how to. Any guides on how to? Thanks for the input!
I think this is what I need. I bet the touch sensors are in the Qualcomm pack. Just dont know how to flash....
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You can't flash a binary. They're there to build custom roms. I always ask because so many people miss this, but do you have the latest sdk platform tools, r28?
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This same thing happened to me. Make sure you're using the latest versions of ADB and Fastboot and try flashing the factory image again. I think that is what fixed mine.
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So I messed up my Pixel 3 XL. When trying to root, I flashed TWRP on the device and it gave all kinds of problems. I could not boot at all.
I then flashed what I thought to be stock boot.img. Now it boots (only while unlocked) and takes me to the welcome screen. It boots with no issues but now the touchscreen doesn't work.
I've tried to revert back to stock many, many times using the guide here & factory image. All is successful except the boot.img - says FAILED.
I suspect that I need to flash boot.img again but no clue how....
Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Have you tried using this??
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ool-crosshatchdb-one-pixel-3-xl-tool-t3864644
rpolito73 said:
Trying now. Like I said though, I have tried to flash the factory image, wiping and not wiping. I am not concerned about backup data, just want it to work.....
Thanks for the input!
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... slow down and read more. double check the basics... and for God's sake stop re-locking the bootloader! Leave it unlocked or you may very easily brick your device. ONLY re-lock the bootloader when you know exactly what you are doing and have a good reason to do so. With your bootloader unlocked, plenty of folks here can help you and there will always be a way out. :good:
jd1639 said:
You can't flash a binary. They're there to build custom roms. I always ask because so many people miss this, but do you have the latest sdk platform tools, r28?
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Yes sir - doubled checked!
lucky_strike33 said:
Have you tried using this??
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ool-crosshatchdb-one-pixel-3-xl-tool-t3864644
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Will try now. Thanks!
lucky_strike33 said:
Have you tried using this??
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ool-crosshatchdb-one-pixel-3-xl-tool-t3864644
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Can't get this to work. I'm still stuck in same position as stated in OP.
rpolito73 said:
Can't get this to work. I'm still stuck in same position as stated in OP.
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You may need to re setup fastboot and adb again. I would delete all files that you have and then setup with a new install.
Use the tool to have it setup adb for you so that it is up to date.
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lucky_strike33 said:
You may need to re setup fastboot and adb again. I would delete all files that you have and then setup with a new install.
Use the tool to have it setup adb for you so that it is up to date.
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Once you get adb set up again go to google firmware: https://developers.google.com/android/images
download and extract the file and then open the file. Extract image file. Open the image file and drag boot.img to your fastboot folder.
Run both commands in fastboot:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
Then this should start up your phone as it will wipe out twrp. Hope this works for you.
lucky_strike33 said:
You may need to re setup fastboot and adb again. I would delete all files that you have and then setup with a new install.
Use the tool to have it setup adb for you so that it is up to date.
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Once you get adb set up again go to google firmware: https://developers.google.com/android/images
download and extract the file and then open the file. Extract image file. Open the image file and drag boot.img to your fastboot folder.
Run both commands in fastboot:
fastboot flash boot_a boot.img
fastboot flash boot_b boot.img
Then this should start up your phone as it will wipe out twrp. Hope this works for you.
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Flashed both with no problem. Phone boots to welcome screen, touchscreen still unresponsive. :crying:
rpolito73 said:
Flashed both with no problem. Phone boots to welcome screen, touchscreen still unresponsive. :crying:
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Its a hardware problem and now you will need to contact google to get it exchanged
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rpolito73 said:
Flashed both with no problem. Phone boots to welcome screen, touchscreen still unresponsive. :crying:
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When you are at the welcome screen, does your cell service pop up or anything that acts weird?
Do you know which slot you are booted in? A or B? Maybe try booting into a different slot??
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Its a hardware problem and now you will need to contact google to get it exchanged
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When you are at the welcome screen, does your cell service pop up or anything that acts weird?
Do you know which slot you are booted in? A or B? Maybe try booting into a different slot??
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Nothing acts weird. I have Pixel 3 too and boots up the same. It doesn't show my cell service, just battery on top right.
I don't know which slot it is booting from. I just contacted Google and they are having a specialist contact me.... Oh boy.
rpolito73 said:
Nothing acts weird. I have Pixel 3 too and boots up the same. It doesn't show my cell service, just battery on top right.
I don't know which slot it is booting from. I just contacted Google and they are having a specialist contact me.... Oh boy.
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https://thedroidguy.com/2018/11/how...3-xl-touchscreen-not-responding-issue-1094388
Try that and do you have a sim card in the phone?
lucky_strike33 said:
https://thedroidguy.com/2018/11/how...3-xl-touchscreen-not-responding-issue-1094388
Try that and do you have a sim card in the phone?
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On it and no I have no sim in it currently. The only step I haven't done in that article is the boot to safe mode. Those instructions def dont take me to Pixel 3xl safe mode. I tried to boot in safe in recovery but there isn't an option. I don't believe it can be a 3rd party as I have wiped it in recovery multiple times.
rpolito73 said:
On it and no I have no sim in it currently. The only step I haven't done in that article is the boot to safe mode. Those instructions def dont take me to Pixel 3xl safe mode. I tried to boot in safe in recovery but there isn't an option. I don't believe it can be a 3rd party as I have wiped it in recovery multiple times.
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Have you talked with google? what happened?