So my pixel XL randomly hard bricked and won't turn on display any signs of life. I've tried routine troubleshooting and google support is of absolutely no help since it's out of warranty.
I wanted to sell it for parts on ebay but was wondering how can I wipe my data of it?
Is there a way to wipe the data off a bricked device?
Thanks
kurtcocaine said:
So my pixel XL randomly hard bricked and won't turn on display any signs of life. I've tried routine troubleshooting and google support is of absolutely no help since it's out of warranty.
I wanted to sell it for parts on ebay but was wondering how can I wipe my data of it?
Is there a way to wipe the data off a bricked device?
Thanks
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I would say depends on whats bricked... If its the screen you should still be able to access the phone via adb. If its the motherboard its fried and thus likely nothing you can do.
adm1jtg said:
I would say depends on whats bricked... If its the screen you should still be able to access the phone via adb. If its the motherboard its fried and thus likely nothing you can do.
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It just hard bricked.. doesn't turn on, doesn't do anything except intermittently vibrate when I hold down all 3 buttons.
kurtcocaine said:
It just hard bricked.. doesn't turn on, doesn't do anything except intermittently vibrate when I hold down all 3 buttons.
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It charges ?
Phalanx7621 said:
It charges ?
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Yes, it charges. I taped down the tree buttons overnight to make it keep vibrating and discharge. It was completely dead, then I plugged it in and it did recharge (started vibrating again and felt slightly warm).
kurtcocaine said:
Yes, it charges. I taped down the tree buttons overnight to make it keep vibrating and discharge. It was completely dead, then I plugged it in and it did recharge (started vibrating again and felt slightly warm).
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Have you charged it up,then held down just the volume down and power button ?
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It charges ?
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Yup, I've charged it and then tried that combination of buttons and every other combination. The only response I get is intermittent vibrations if I hold down power + vol up + vol down..
Thanks for your help!
kurtcocaine said:
Yup, I've charged it and then tried that combination of buttons and every other combination. The only response I get is intermittent vibrations if I hold down power + vol up + vol down..
Thanks for your help!
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Not sure if this will help but I had this happen to mine. I just held down the power button, for a very long time, and I finally got it to boot. I think it was like 30 seconds or longer. Try that and see if you can get the screen back on.
Hope it works!
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Hello!
I dropped my LGOG E975 and the screen has cracked. The upper half would still work. But i could not turn the phone off. So i let the battery run dry. When i came back from vacation, approx. a month after, i sent it in to change the screen. It got changed, but now it has another problem:
It wont turn on! At the store they said they could not get the phone to boot. I took it to a charger and while holding the volumebuttons it showed the LG logo for a second, then blinked red a couple of times. This happend twice. Now if i hold the power button for 15 seconds and plug it in, it will quickly blink a red light.
What to do? I suspect it's something with the software.
FIY i unlocket the bootloader, rooted and installed a recovery. Dont remember which one tho'.
Update:
I can now enter fastboot or download mode. But the phone wont be found by kdz. flashers.
Try to access recovery from the fastboot screen, pushing 2 times volume down then power.
Enviado desde mi LG-E975
Karcha said:
Try to access recovery from the fastboot screen, pushing 2 times volume down then power.
Enviado desde mi LG-E975
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The phone turn black, blink red once and thats it.
As a sidenote, i can only put it in fastboot or downloadmode after i hold the powerbutton a while before plugging it in. Else the red LED wont blink.
I have no idea then
Have you tried to put it in fastboot without plugging it in? Volume down + Power button when the phone is off.
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I have no idea then
Have you tried to put it in fastboot without plugging it in? Volume down + Power button when the phone is off.
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No response from the phone. Can it be a batteryproblem since the red LED flashes shortly when plugged in and entering fastboot/download mode or trying to open the recovery?
Maybe. Leave it charging for a while and try again.
My father always lets his phone die out of battery and he leaves it off for a while like that. When trying to power it back on, or when plugging it to the charger, the led flashes just like you described. It's not an OG, but it may be something similar what's happening to you, since you said you left it for quite some time turned off.
Okay, i will try to leave it over night. It will sit in the charger for 6 hours before my next check.
Try to upgrade/recovery with LG support tool in download mode
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It would still not turn on. Tried multiple chargers and leaving the phone in for a long time. I got a new battery on the way.
Sometimes it helps to hold the power button a bit longer.
cyraxx84 said:
Sometimes it helps to hold the power button a bit longer.
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I held the powerbutton down for multiple minutes. Still no response. I ordered a new battery from Ebay. Hoping this would fix the issue. The battery have a expected delivery this week. Will update the thread with the results.
Hope it works :good:
Balano said:
I held the powerbutton down for multiple minutes. Still no response. I ordered a new battery from Ebay. Hoping this would fix the issue. The battery have a expected delivery this week. Will update the thread with the results.
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try holding the power button down while it is still plugged into the charger....
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Hope it works :good:
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Thanks!
gentlemandroid17 said:
try holding the power button down while it is still plugged into the charger....
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I tried everything. Really. Every possible combination of buttons, chargers and cables. The phone would only give a response when plugging it in. So i expect it to be a charging problem with the current battery.
Balano said:
Thanks!
I tried everything. Really. Every possible combination of buttons, chargers and cables. The phone would only give a response when plugging it in. So i expect it to be a charging problem with the current battery.
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what was the outcome with the new battery?
im an currently experiencing an issue that sounds much the same as this, difference is that i was using the teenybin software and the HS shutdown halfway through the update, and now will not do a thing other than blink the RED LED when i hold the power button down whilst pugged into charger
also to mention, the battery life on the HS prior to this was reasonable..
HTC M8 doesn't boot red LED flashing not charging
Hi,
I have big problems with my HTC M8. It is 11 month old.
I is rooted, has 4.16.401.10 firmware, Android Revolution HD 43.0 and
S-off SunShine.
In the evening I put it on the charger with 61% battery left. The next morning it didn't start up anymore and the red LED was flashing.
The battery didn't charge and so long it doesn't boot up at all, I can't connect it to the PC. It is only shows the big battery sign when I connect it to the charger which disappears some seconds later.
I didn't want to send it to HTC for guarantee, because I couldn't put on stock software.
My lokal handy-doctor changed the battery... nothing!
He changed the USB connection... nothing.
The red LED keeps flashing, the battery doesn't charge, it only becomes warm, I cannot turn it on. I have tried to press the power-volume+ -volume- buttons, nothing.
I think HTC will charge me, if I sent it for guarantee, or does anyone have other experience?
What should I do? Any idea?
Greetz
flottotter
Try holding the power and vol up for a long time, maybe a minute or so, and see if there is any change.
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Try holding the power and vol up for a long time, maybe a minute or so, and see if there is any change.
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That was one of the first things which I tried. It has no effect.
Try power+vol up, and also power+vol down, with and without wall charger connected. I've seen a couple people have luck with that. Otherwise, if it still won't work, its pretty much bricked.
Especially since you've already had a new battery installed, it may be a problem on the mainboard.
flottotter said:
I think HTC will charge me, if I sent it for guarantee
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Since you've had a 3rd party take apart the phone, replace the battery, and replace the USB port, your warranty is void.
redpoint73 said:
Try power+vol up, and also power+vol down, with and without wall charger connected. I've seen a couple people have luck with that. Otherwise, if it still won't work, its pretty much bricked.
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I did that so many times. It doesn't help. I think its a hardware problem.
flottotter said:
I think its a hardware problem.
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As you tried all the things I suggested with no luck, I agree its probably a hardware problem.
This would have been justifiably covered under warranty, since its a hardware problem. And since the screen doesn't come on, they wouldn't have known it was ever bootloader unlocked, custom ROM, etc.
But now that you've had a repair shop open it, it will be obvious to HTC the phone has been opened and they will probably charge you for repair.
Replace the old battery and trash the phone. Send it in under "UH OH Protection"
indiana99 said:
Replace the old battery and trash the phone. Send it in under "UH OH Protection"
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From what I'm seeing, the M8 is only eligible if purchased after March, 2015 (which the OP did not):
http://www.htc.com/us/uh-oh-protection/eligible-products/
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
kloriahdez said:
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
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This is old, but it might be the solution.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...red-while-charging-rapid-battery-drain-3.html
kloriahdez said:
I have the same problem.
Only the red light work when i plug the usb cable to charge the phone.
Some help?
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This isn't the "same problem" unless you (like the OP) took it to a repair shop, had them replace the battery and then the USB port? I doubt it.
Posting "I have the same problem" is just lazy, and doesn't give us the proper info for anyone to properly help.
How did this condition come about, did you just find the phone in this condition? Or were you flashing anything or any other actions to cause this condition?
Plug the wall charger (not connected to computer) overnight. Then hold the power and vol up buttons for a minute or 2, and see if there is any change.
Also try a different charger and cable.
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This isn't the "same problem" unless you (like the OP) took it to a repair shop, had them replace the battery and then the USB port? I doubt it.
Posting "I have the same problem" is just lazy, and doesn't give us the proper info for anyone to properly help.
How did this condition come about, did you just find the phone in this condition? Or were you flashing anything or any other actions to cause this condition?
Plug the wall charger (not connected to computer) overnight. Then hold the power and vol up buttons for a minute or 2, and see if there is any change.
Also try a different charger and cable.
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Ok, sorry for the lazy answer.
So, yesterday the phone works fine, when i go to sleep.
Today, the alarm clock sounds, I woke up, and when i take the phone, the screen is black. Therefore, it didn't work.
I used another charger and cables, but don't work.
The S.O is sense stock, only had custom recovery, but I never used.
If i plug it to the computer, isn't recognized.
Maybe, you can know any solution for that?
A lot of times, I try, with power + vol up and power + vol down, for around 20 seconds.
Thanks for all help, but my phone didn't change the red flashing.
I think I have to accept that my phone died the red flashing death. RIP
kloriahdez said:
A lot of times, I try, with power + vol up and power + vol down, for around 20 seconds.
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I specifically said to hold power + vol up for 1 to 2 minutes. 20 seconds isn't enough in some conditions.
kloriahdez said:
If i plug it to the computer, isn't recognized.
Maybe, you can know any solution for that?
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Nothing shows up in Device Manager (if you are using PC)? Such as with an exclamation point by it?
No message about Qualcomm drivers?
redpoint73 said:
I specifically said to hold power + vol up for 1 to 2 minutes. 20 seconds isn't enough in some conditions.
Nothing shows up in Device Manager (if you are using PC)? Such as with an exclamation point by it?
No message about Qualcomm drivers?
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I try again yesterday, hold the 3 buttons of 1-2 minutes. After that, hold power and vol + for the same time and any signals.
If i use my PC, doesn't recognize, didn't install drivers, or something else.
Hey guys,
I was setting up a sound system with large speakers and microphone, amps, the works, earlier today. I attempted to test it by playing some music from my HTC phone, and it worked for a while, and then my phone suddenly shut off, never to revive again. I've tried every combination of pressing buttons, for every reasonably possible length of time and nothing works. My phone is effectively dead, and can't be switched to recovery, download or bootloader mode. It doesn't even turn on. Pressing the power button for a while makes the vibration motor buzz weakly and the capacitive buttons light up weakly, then the whole thing dies again. My phone's charging LED works when it is plugged in to AC power.
How do I fix this? Or is my phone as good as dead, and I need a replacement?
Phantom power killed it perhaps?
If it's the case it's probably dead
Labo322 said:
Phantom power killed it perhaps?
If it's the case it's probably dead
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Yeah, I think it's the phantom power. Well, time for a new HTC 10...
Scramjet said:
Yeah, I think it's the phantom power. Well, time for a new HTC 10...
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I am selling mine on eBay. It is US unlocked version from htc.com.
Charkatak said:
I am selling mine on eBay. It is US unlocked version from htc.com.
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I won't be buying just yet; I'll se what the service centre says on Monday.
hi guys
pixel just shut off all of a sudden and now wont turn on. pressing the power button for 10 secs does nothing. any suggestions?
Is there any physical damage, were you rooted, unlocked, etc.? This info will help get your problem solved, but my guess is that you need to RMA it to Google.
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i bought this phone off someone on swappa. according to him, its never been rooted. didnt see any physical damage on phone.
eddyz said:
i bought this phone off someone on swappa. according to him, its never been rooted. didnt see any physical damage on phone.
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What happens when you plug it into a power source.
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What happens when you plug it into a power source.
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nothing happens. no charging icon, blank screen. with the plug in, if i hold the power button down, there's a light vibrate every 10 secs or so.
eddyz said:
nothing happens. no charging icon, blank screen. with the plug in, if i hold the power button down, there's a light vibrate every 10 secs or so.
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Try holding the power button for a minute or two. If nothing then try to get your money back. I'm not sure how that works on swappa but you should have some kind of recourse. Thing sounds dead from what you're saying.
try pressing 3 buttons together. if nothing works after 1 minutes, you will need RMA your pixel.
it happened with me as well, no screen, but phone get warm and i can feel that vibration as well....bought from someone here in Brazil, and i really dunno how to start to ask for my RMA
can someone help me??
i think it will be hard to fix, because there's no bootloader....
If you search the net you will see that this issue is affecting about 1% of Pixel XL users. The only thing it seems is to RMA the phone. I hope you had luck returning yours on Swappa.
Hi guys, help me!
I just got a pixel 3XL and everything was working fine, I get to my house and I connect it with a 15w charger, phone immediately turn off, died, don’t turn on anyway.
it is possible that the charger has damaged the logic board?
Thanks!!
fredtre said:
Hi guys, help me!
I just got a pixel 3XL and everything was working fine, I get to my house and I connect it with a 15w charger, phone immediately turn off, died, don’t turn on anyway.
it is possible that the charger has damaged the logic board?
Thanks!!
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Try to hold power and volume down for 30 seconds or hold power and volume up. Also try it while it's plugged in
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Try to hold power and volume down for 30 seconds or hold power and volume up. Also try it while it's plugged in
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thanks for answering, I tried all the combinations and it's still dead
recently connect and appears for a moment the battery icon but there does not happen.
fredtre said:
thanks for answering, I tried all the combinations and it's still dead
recently connect and appears for a moment the battery icon but there does not happen.
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This happened to me Was dead ended up doing RMA. SUCKS
matteosaeed said:
This happened to me Was dead ended up doing RMA. SUCKS
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Really? Sh***
I can not use RMA
I’m outside USA
fredtre said:
Really? Sh***
I can not use RMA
I’m outside USA
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Well, I have a suggestion. Leave the device to drain, then, charge it up for a little bit and try the combos again.
When my device was dying before, I was able to get it to respond by leaving it on the pixel stand. It actually could be a bug. I would suggest that you explain to google customer service the situation and tell them you can't return it. It could be as simple as doing something different.
Old trick from the droid incredible. Hold down power button while repeatedly plugging and unplugging the power cord. Worked for me and another xda member i suggested it to awhile ago when we thought our devices were bricked. That same small battery icon would flash from time to time for me also, thats how i knew it wasnt completley dead. Hasnt happened again since.
thanks guys for your suggestions I'm trying each one but I can not turn it on.
Tomorrow I will try a wireless charger hope I have some result .
this is frustating
fredtre said:
thanks guys for your suggestions I'm trying each one but I can not turn it on.
Tomorrow I will try a wireless charger hope I have some result .
this is frustating
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Mine died last night while on my Pixel stand. I can turn it on but it won't stay on but for maybe 15-30 seconds then it turns itself off. It shows it's charging and that the charge is increasing. I've re-flashed system images, factory reset in TWRP, but I'm RMA.