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Quick background on situation.
I was running CM13 and I still have TWRP 3.0.2-0. I wanted to try out CM14 or some other variant. I went into TWRP Recovery Mode and Advanced WIPED everything except the Internal Storage and MicroSD (this is probably where I messed up?)
Then went to install and navigate to the new rom and gapps on my microsd card. Well TWRP does not see either. It lists both of them but with 0MB and unselectable. I tried two other card, no go (all FAT32). Tried OTG with 3 different thumb drives, same results. The OS is gone and all I get of course is the white ASUS boot screen loop. ADB doesn't see any devices as well (windows device manager see no new devices when I attached the cable or when I list devices).
The only thing I can boot into is TWRP and I have tried everything to access the SD/OTG without success.
So can I assume I have bricked this thing and must go onto the IntelSOC XFStik procedure? and if so, does having a working TWRP on there force me to deviate from the normal unbrick procedure I have see here and on youtube?
Or is it something really easy that I am missing? I am fairly novice (as noted by my current situation), so maybe it's an easy fix?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
@Endosmok
You have LP version twrp recovery? , not the mmbl twrp recovery installed ? which ends in 3.0.2.M1 ??
If you do have 3.0.2.0 for LP bootloader which early versions of CM13 used , then you can fastboot flash stock recovery for 4 20 40 196 in bootloader from here....
https://mega.nz/#F!k4MHiAgL!dVuOKeH3eokcwPSNI79ffw
Thanks go to Shakalaca
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
Count to ten after switching off.
Press power and vol + , release power when it vibes , release vol+ at asus screen.
Fastboot flash stock recovery for above LP .196 in bootloader , when flashed --- scroll via vol buttons to recovery and hit power. At the dead android , press power and vol+ together for 4 secs , release vol+
You should be in stock recovery now.
Scroll to `update over adb` and select .
adb sideload LP official firmware from asus for LP .196 or .198
If you need help to get thru this step , just ask:good:
Thanks for the response. I am not sure if I have the LP version. It was done back I think in April of last year... I looked around TWRP and I don't see anything except 3.0.2-0 listed.
So still a little confused. This is how i have been navigating so far....
Power button, volume up... I get to the dead robot. There I can see FASTBOOT MODE is in Red, product name, variant, IFWI, Serial #. The rest is either ? or unknown (bootloader version is unknown).
Then at the bottom i can see 'continue the fastboot process' in blue. With the volume rocker i can select, NORMAL BOOT, POWER OFF, RECOVERY MODE and RESTART BOOTLOADER. I have been select Recovery Mode to get into TWRP. Restart Bootloader gets me back to the dead robot. I would assume this is the bootloader. Normal Boot just gives me the white asus splash where it hangs. In TWRP i can see ADVANCED -> ADB Sideload, I can start and it shows starting adb sideload feature with the blue color scrolling. But still when I connect to the computer I get no connection and nothing is listed when i run adb devices.
My TWRP doesn't let me select either the OTG or MicroSD, they show 0MB but are listed. So no way for me to flash via TWRP. I figured if i can get the computer adb to recognize the phone I can try to sideload via there. But so far my device manager doesn't see a thing, not even an unknown device waiting for their proper drivers.
Where am i going wrong?
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Thanks for the response. I am not sure if I have the LP version. It was done back I think in April of last year... I looked around TWRP and I don't see anything except 3.0.2-0 listed.
So still a little confused. This is how i have been navigating so far....
Power button, volume up... I get to the dead robot. There I can see FASTBOOT MODE is in Red, product name, variant, IFWI, Serial #. The rest is either ? or unknown (bootloader version is unknown).
Then at the bottom i can see 'continue the fastboot process' in blue. With the volume rocker i can select, NORMAL BOOT, POWER OFF, RECOVERY MODE and RESTART BOOTLOADER. I have been select Recovery Mode to get into TWRP. Restart Bootloader gets me back to the dead robot. I would assume this is the bootloader. Normal Boot just gives me the white asus splash where it hangs. In TWRP i can see ADVANCED -> ADB Sideload, I can start and it shows starting adb sideload feature with the blue color scrolling. But still when I connect to the computer I get no connection and nothing is listed when i run adb devices.
My TWRP doesn't let me select either the OTG or MicroSD, they show 0MB but are listed. So no way for me to flash via TWRP. I figured if i can get the computer adb to recognize the phone I can try to sideload via there. But so far my device manager doesn't see a thing, not even an unknown device waiting for their proper drivers.
Where am i going wrong?
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You have LP bootloader .
Type in bootloader >
fastboot devices
If recognised, fastboot flash , follow my first reply above , adb wont be recognised until stock recovery is flashed and selected.
Please try to follow what as been already advised
It is V important to follow this from above , dont miss this step ;-
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
timbernot said:
You have LP bootloader .
Type in bootloader >
fastboot devices
If recognised, fastboot flash , follow my first reply above , adb wont be recognised until stock recovery is flashed and selected.
Please try to follow what as been already advised
It is V important to follow this from above , dont miss this step ;-
To get into bootloader -- from Twrp , select reboot , select power off !
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Ok... let me get this straight.... before I sound too dumb...
You want me to go into the bootloader from TWRP (using Reboot > Power Off), even though I get to TWRP via the bootloader (recovery mode) from a power on?
Also, how do I know if fastboot is enabled? Is it when I see FASTBOOT MODE in the color red on the bootloader screen with 'continue the fastboot process' at the bottom?
I've done step by step what you wrote and I get to the bootloader but fastboot devices shows nothing (I've tried different computers/cables as well). I have the computer connect to the phone w/ bootloader screen on with what i wrote about FASTBOOT MODE in red and contine the fastboot process. If that is not correct, let me know. I did hold down the Volume Up for a bit longer
I'm almost thinking I have a hardware issue with my phone. I did replace the mic with a new module prior. I never checked if the usb storage was functioning after. Though it charges via the usb (even connected to a computer it charges but not recognized as a device). I'll have to double check that as well.... not sure why the sd card is not recognized though either... never touched that area. Could be the reason why TWRP can't access either the micro sd or otg?
I do appreciate the help... and i have been reading other threads... just seem to be at a stand still for now... suggestions are always welcome.
update: tried adjust the cable on the mic module ... no dice... replaced with older mic module, no dice... don't think it's a hardware issue.
To get into fastboot mode, power off the phone. Press and hold the volume up button and press the volume button. Once the phone vibrates, let go of the power button, then the volume button. You should not be in fastboot mode. You can choose recovery, power off, etc. with the volume button when in fastboot mode.
Connect the phone to the computer. Do you see any Android devices in device manager? Do you see any unknow devices?
Did you open a command prompt window on your computer, connect the phone in fastboot mode, and type "fastboot devices" (without quotation marks) and press enter to see if the phone is recognized?
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To get into fastboot mode, power off the phone. Press and hold the volume up button and press the volume button. Once the phone vibrates, let go of the power button, then the volume button. You should not be in fastboot mode. You can choose recovery, power off, etc. with the volume button when in fastboot mode.
Connect the phone to the computer. Do you see any Android devices in device manager? Do you see any unknow devices?
Did you open a command prompt window on your computer, connect the phone in fastboot mode, and type "fastboot devices" (without quotation marks) and press enter to see if the phone is recognized?
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So made some progress here. I think it was a hardware issue now... I put back the new mic module and reconnected the cable and now I can see my SD card and the computer sees it as well in adb and fastboot. That's the good news....
But ran into a new issue when trying to install any ROM from my micro sd card. I get ERROR 7 no matter what ROM I try to install. I have verified that they are the proper roms for my Z00A ZE551ML but still a no go.
What steps should I take next if I can now communicate but get error 7?
Thanks
Which recovery are you using to flash and which file are you trying to flash?
I am using TWRP 3.0.2.-0. Using the install from zip. I select any rom (Nougat Based so far I have tried). RR, Lineage, Octopus, all with the same error.
The phone is running a MM bootloader? What about MM or LP based ROMs?
I believe Timbernot said it was an LP based. I believe I installed about April last year and it was 3.0.2-0
Looks exactly like this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-2-laser/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-0-0-recovery-t3319704
You probably need an MM bootloader for custom Nougat ROMs. Did you try any LP-based ROMs?
I have not tried any LP based yet. I will try in a bit and forward the results.
Thanks
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And remember, to each their own.
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Hey everyone,
A2 lite phone is in bootloop - allegedly (not my phone) "out of nowhere". The user does not do any fancy things like flashing, and this has not been done either.
Phone is on continuous boot loop, and sometimes (really seems randomly), the device starts up in the "no command" mode and stays there for a while. I read that we could go into fastboot mode by pressing "power button and tapping volume up key", but this doesn't do anything.
I've tried this thread: https://www.the***********.com/boot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-mode-recovery-mode/
But I'm not even getting into fastboot.
I'm almost thinking that the volume buttons are just broken, though from the feedback of the buttons this doesn't seem realistic.
EDIT: ok, now I'm somehow able to get it into fastboot.... sometimes. Now I'm here:
I switched the partition from a to b, but it still goes into bootloop. Then I switched it back to a, still bootloop. Then back to b. Still bootloop! But at least now sometimes I'm able to get into fastboot. No matter what kind of commands I'm typing in the cmd console, after about 10 seconds on the fastboot screen, the phone just reboots.
idk, it looks almost as if both partitions have the bad android 10...
Do you guys have any idea? Please let me know if more info is helpful.
You go into fastboot mode by holding Vol Down + Power button. So try holding Vol Down and Power button at the same time to go into fastboot mode. (Don't tap it)
Go here and grab the image you prefer (latest should do the trick) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a2-lite/how-to/fastboot-xiaomi-mi-a2-fastboot-images-t3824871
Then go ahead and follow this guide here to flash the stock ROM : https://c.mi.com/oc/miuidownload/detail?guide=2
This will wipe the data on the device, but it seems like you have no other option at this point. Cheers.
Thanks! I've tried that now. It starts flashing the device until... after about 10 seconds, the phone reboots from Fastboot mode .
As per this page: https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomimia2lite.html
I've tried to do a recovery via TWRP. If I execute `fastboot boot path/to/twrp.img` then I go from fastboot to TWRP (the teamwin logo), but right after that the phone already reboots.
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/ - I don't know if it means anything, but when I execute `adb reboot bootloader`, the console returns `error: no devices/emulators found. If I execute `adb devices`, it does not list my device. However, if I execute `fastboot devices`, my device is listed.
I installed ADB usb drivers, so when I get my phone connected in fastboot, it shows up as Android Bootloader Interfacee in device manager. So not sure what's going on here, but it's all weird.
What I'm facing is very, very similar to https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/comments/4ltzt9/xiaomi_mi_note_boot_loop_even_in_fastboot/ <-- but that thread is a bit of a dead end (and 3 y/o)...
daize said:
after about 10 seconds, the phone reboots from Fastboot mode .
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Hmm, it should never do that, maybe it's a hardware issue that we can not fix via Fastboot ?
daize said:
As per this page: https://twrp.me/xiaomi/xiaomimia2lite.html
when I execute `adb reboot bootloader`, the console returns `error: no devices/emulators found. If I execute `adb devices`, it does not list my device. However, if I execute `fastboot devices`, my device is listed.
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When the device is in Fastboot mode, it will only be recognized as Fastboot. Only when it's properly booted, the device can be recognized in ADB, so no issues there.
I assume your bootloader is already unlocked as you have successfully booted into TWRP. You might try EDL (Emergency Download Mode) flash as a last resort :
Download MiFlash (20160401) from here : https://www.xiaomiflash.com/download/
You're downloading that particular version because it is able to EDL flash on your phone. Install the MiFlash you've downloaded and open it, then put the phone into fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC and use this code to take the phone into EDL mode:
Code:
fastboot oem edl
After you hit enter, you will see the screen turn off and notification LED blinking, this is normal. This means the phone is in EDL mode. Open the MiFlash you've installed (likely in C:\Program Files\Xiaomi\MiPhone) and browse to the ROM location and connect the phone. Choose "Flash All" and start flashing.
After the EDL flash is complete the phone will not reboot. It will stay in EDL mode. You need to disconnect the phone from PC and hold power button (about 10-15 seconds) to boot the phone. If the phone boots properly, you can go into fastboot and connect it to PC, then use:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
to relock your bootloader. Try it and let me know. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the continued help!
I've followed your steps - When I run fastboot oem edl, the console returns "... okay [ 0.0202s] finished. total time: 0.022s" and the phone turns to a black screen (no notification led blinking). Then... after a couple of seconds, goes back into the boot loop .
Something maybe to note: every time that my phone starts up, it (1) shows a screen saying "Your device software can'tbe checked for corruption.Please lock the bootloader.", and then slides down to the typical "androidone" white screen before it reboots again.
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every time that my phone starts up, it (1) shows a screen saying "Your device software can'tbe checked for corruption.Please lock the bootloader.", and then slides down to the typical "androidone" white screen before it reboots again.
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The screen with the ugly text is normal, since you have an unlocked bootloader, it's there to warn you that the device's software might've been tampered with. On the main subject though, I'm out of ideas. You might try booting the phone by holding Power + Vol Up, which should normally boot into stock recovery or wipe the data on the device. But I'm slowly beginning to think that this might be a hardware issue rather than a software issue that I can help you to fix.
Under normal circumstances, EDL flash is the way to fix any problems you might encounter with the software, that's why it's called the Emergency Download mode. But since we're past that stage, I believe I will not be able to assist you further. Hope you can fix your device my dude/dudette!
If the phone gets out of fastboot mode your phone does not get recognized from your computer. Try to delete fastboot and minimal adb and download the latest version. [https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445]
Open MiFlash, click Driver left on the top and install them.
Set path to the downloaded firmware. Now boot into fastboot, once that is done connect your USB cable to both, computer and phone. If this doesn't work try different USB-Ports and USB-cables. Some work, some don't. This might be the reason for leaving the fastboot mode.
Click refresh and see if your device appears
@marstonpear thanks for your help so far <3 @Cappucinto, thanks for chiming in! What do you mean with this: "Open MiFlash, click Driver left on the top and install them." <-- in MiFlash, I do not see an option to select driver...
@marstonpear thanks for your help so far <3
@Cappucinto, thanks for chiming in! What do you mean with this: "Open MiFlash, click Driver left on the top and install them." <-- in MiFlash, I do not see an option to select driver...
What did change now after installing these drivers: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/tool-adb-fastboot-installer-tool-windows-t3999445]
I did try some other USB cables. The one I've been trying triggers the windows sound for "new device successfully connected" when I boot the phone up in fastboot, and then of course gives the "device disconnected" sound when the phone then reboots. With another USB cable in this case, windows just states: "USB device not recognized". So it seems like the cable I haven't been using is defect .
I'm unable to use MiFlash at the moment so I can't explain the whole procedure with installing the drivers in MiFlash. But there has to be something like "Install > Drivers" or something. Maybe someone else can help out.
Try to use the working cable again, open a command prompt and type: fastboot devices
Then wait for an answer, post it here and see if the phone reboots again or if it stays in fastboot
daize said:
Hey everyone,
A2 lite phone is in bootloop - allegedly (not my phone) "out of nowhere". The user does not do any fancy things like flashing, and this has not been done either.
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The response by marstonpear below makes sense.
marstonpear said:
You go into fastboot mode by holding Vol Down + Power button. So try holding Vol Down and Power button at the same time to go into fastboot mode. (Don't tap it)
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Although u shd consider this link, i tried to arrange it step by step:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...php?p=79365091
Follow the instructions, as dat was how i revived mine. Hopefully it may help u.
Note; wen using twrp, preferably use " twrp - offain "
Miflash tool:
Link 1: https://www.xiaomiflash.com/download/
Preferably use Link 1 & choose either 2016, 2017 or 2018 versions. They come preloaded with the drivers u need
Link2: https://xiaomibuzz.com/downloads/download-xiaomi-mi-firmware-flash-tool-latest-version-2018.html
Lets know how it goes
Cappucinto said:
I'm unable to use MiFlash at the moment so I can't explain the whole procedure with installing the drivers in MiFlash. But there has to be something like "Install > Drivers" or something. Maybe someone else can help out.
Try to use the working cable again, open a command prompt and type: fastboot devices
Then wait for an answer, post it here and see if the phone reboots again or if it stays in fastboot
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Hey there When I get into fastboot and run `fastboot devices`, a code returns <tab> fastboot.
... and then the phone restarts I'm trying but I guess I'm beyond the stage of being upset, haha.
@agbadino https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...php?p=79365091 <-- that first link seems to be broken, could you check again? I'd love to try your steps!
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@agbadino https://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...php?p=79365091 <-- that first link seems to be broken, could you check again? I'd love to try your steps!
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Sorry bout d previous link. I believe this shd take u directly to the tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi...tboot-mode-t3920925/post79365091#post79365091
remember to use "twrp offain for daisy". It works better than the regular twrp for daisy
It my take and procedure that worked for me at the time. Good luck tho
Thanks! Sadly, when I get to the `fastboot oem edl` step, it fails. I get into fastboot, I quickly enter `fastboot oem edl`. CMD says finished, the screen turns off. I immediately refresh in MiFlash (COM3 is the device), I start flashing. After 4 seconds, the device turns off (windows sound "device disconnected"). The flashing runs for a total of 7-9s says "the operation completed successfully.(0x000000000: cmd <?xml version="1.0" ?><data .. etc etc
So I don't really know what to do if I can't get into EDL mode .
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Thanks! Sadly, when I get to the `fastboot oem edl` step, it fails. I get into fastboot, I quickly enter `fastboot oem edl`. CMD says finished, the screen turns off. I immediately refresh in MiFlash (COM3 is the device), I start flashing. After 4 seconds, the device turns off (windows sound "device disconnected"). The flashing runs for a total of 7-9s says "the operation completed successfully.(0x000000000: cmd <?xml version="1.0" ?><data .. etc etc
So I don't really know what to do if I can't get into EDL mode .
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Try getting another chord and try again.
Tried some other cables. Every time I run fastboot oem edl, it keeps saying "finished", and then reboots the phone in about 5 seconds. One time, it said "Catastrophic failure" as "status" for the flashing.
Otherwise, it most often says "The operation completed successfully.(0x00000000: cmd <?xml version="1.0"?><data><patch SECTOR_SIZE_IN_BYTES="512" byte_offset="16" filename="DISK" physical_partition_number="0" size_in_bytes="4" start_sector="NUM_DISC_SECTORS-1." value="CRC32(NM_DISK_SECTORS-1.,92)" what="Update"/></data>)
But then still continues in the bootloop...
I was clearing the sde partitions and my phone suddenly went blank and it is not starting any more.
if I plug it to the laptop it shows charging symbol and "press any key to shutdown" message on left top corner.
It is not getting detected as qualcom or anything it is not booting to bootloader. sometimes it is showing tmobile boot image.
Phone model XT1789-04
Please help , how can blankfash and get the bootloader back? how to go to EDL mode from here ?
latadswapnil said:
I was clearing the sde partitions and my phone suddenly went blank and it is not starting any more.
if I plug it to the laptop it shows charging symbol and "press any key to shutdown" message on left top corner.
It is not getting detected as qualcom or anything it is not booting to bootloader. sometimes it is showing tmobile boot image.
Phone model XT1789-04
Please help , how can blankfash and get the bootloader back? how to go to EDL mode from here ?
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The phone is unbrickable unless the hardware issue.
Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk
cgigate said:
The phone is unbrickable unless the hardware issue.
Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk
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Can you please suggest a way to get into bootloader ? because currently whenever I switch on phone it shows tmobile logo(boot screen) and nothing happens and there is a message in left top corner "press any key to shutdown" . I tried to switch it on with volume down and power key but nothing happens blank screen.
Also it is not getting detected on my laptop not even as unknown device.
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Can you please suggest a way to get into bootloader ? because currently whenever I switch on phone it shows tmobile logo(boot screen) and nothing happens and there is a message in left top corner "press any key to shutdown" . I tried to switch it on with volume down and power key but nothing happens blank screen.
Also it is not getting detected on my laptop not even as unknown device.
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Have you tried holding vol up and pwr to boot into bootloader?
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Have you tried holding vol up and pwr to boot into bootloader?
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Yes I did try that and it only shows the Tmobile boot screen and "press any key to shutdown" on left top of screen as attached in the picture. :crying:
latadswapnil said:
Yes I did try that and it only shows the Tmobile boot screen and "press any key to shutdown" on left top of screen as attached in the picture. :crying:
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Make sure you're using a 2.0 port from your mobo, not a hub and not a 3.0+ port.
Unplug your phone and try entering these commands one at a time, you might need to unplug before each command.
This all depends on whether you had your bootloader unlocked, adb enabled, etc. You put yourself in a weird state.
Unplug, open cmd prompt and enter
fastboot reboot bootloader it should say waiting for device
plug in your phone and hopefully it'll get you there. If not, repeat above and try
adb reboot bootloader
following the same procedure
fastboot reboot recovery
like above
adb reboot recovery
Hopefully one of those will get you somewhere where you can try to reflash the phone, factory reset, whatever it takes.
Since your pc doesn't recognize your device... who knows.
Last resort
Fastboot oem blankflash
If that works you should be ready to blankflash
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Make sure you're using a 2.0 port from your mobo, not a hub and not a 3.0+ port.
Unplug your phone and try entering these commands one at a time, you might need to unplug before each command.
This all depends on whether you had your bootloader unlocked, adb enabled, etc. You put yourself in a weird state.
Unplug, open cmd prompt and enter
fastboot reboot bootloader it should say waiting for device
plug in your phone and hopefully it'll get you there. If not, repeat above and try
adb reboot bootloader
following the same procedure
fastboot reboot recovery
like above
adb reboot recovery
Hopefully one of those will get you somewhere where you can try to reflash the phone, factory reset, whatever it takes.
Since your pc doesn't recognize your device... who knows.
Last resort
Fastboot oem blankflash
If that works you should be ready to blankflash
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Yes bootloader was unlocked and adb was enabled also phone was rooted.
I am trying what you have suggested but its not working till now. I tried on USB 2.0 ports and 3.0 as well but nothing happens. neither blankflash executes nor any of fastboot or adb commands executes.
will linux OS help ?
latadswapnil said:
Yes bootloader was unlocked and adb was enabled also phone was rooted.
I am trying what you have suggested but its not working till now. I tried on USB 2.0 ports and 3.0 as well but nothing happens. neither blankflash executes nor any of fastboot or adb commands executes.
will linux OS help ?
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Never hurts to try, the thing is your phone is in some limbo state and your pc doesn't doesn't see it. I can't imagine that linux will help much. Have you tried holding the power button for a minute or so? I don't know what the sde partition is honestly, but obviously you shouldn't have messed with it. What lead you to that partition and what exactly did you do?
You might uninstall your moto drivers, adb drivers, and fastboot drivers and see if plugging your phone in will detect on your pc as new hardware. Might try installing qualcomm diag drivers to see it it will recognize your phone. I afraid that until your pc sees it, any command is pointless since it can't communicate with your phone.
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Never hurts to try, the thing is your phone is in some limbo state and your pc doesn't doesn't see it. I can't imagine that linux will help much. Have you tried holding the power button for a minute or so? I don't know what the sde partition is honestly, but obviously you shouldn't have messed with it. What lead you to that partition and what exactly did you do?
You might uninstall your moto drivers, adb drivers, and fastboot drivers and see if plugging your phone in will detect on your pc as new hardware. Might try installing qualcomm diag drivers to see it it will recognize your phone. I afraid that until your pc sees it, any command is pointless since it can't communicate with your phone.
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SDE are mobile partitions and I was trying to delete modem partitions as I had installed pie modem on my device and I might have accidentally deleted the bootloader partition or something like that.
after holding power button for a minute nothing happens same screen appears and disappears as I have attached in my previous reply.
is there a button combination which can direct this device in edl mode?
laptop is not reading my device yet, I tried different laptops different ports and different cables. linux is also not reading the device.
please let me know if you know any way I can boot this in edl mode to blankflash. I tried that cable way green and black cable short thats not working either on this device.
latadswapnil said:
SDE are mobile partitions and I was trying to delete modem partitions as I had installed pie modem on my device and I might have accidentally deleted the bootloader partition or something like that.
after holding power button for a minute nothing happens same screen appears and disappears as I have attached in my previous reply.
is there a button combination which can direct this device in edl mode?
laptop is not reading my device yet, I tried different laptops different ports and different cables. linux is also not reading the device.
please let me know if you know any way I can boot this in edl mode to blankflash. I tried that cable way green and black cable short thats not working either on this device.
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There is no key combo as far as I know to enter edl mode on this phone, and most likely it wouldn't solve your problem. You flashed pie modems on a TMO device, that has been done before and no one has been able to recover from that. Even if you were to somehow get your phone booting, you wouldn't have a baseband or any cell service.
41rw4lk said:
There is no key combo as far as I know to enter edl mode on this phone, and most likely it wouldn't solve your problem. You flashed pie modems on a TMO device, that has been done before and no one has been able to recover from that. Even if you were to somehow get your phone booting, you wouldn't have a baseband or any cell service.
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While if the OP is correct, and the problem is that they replaced their bootloader, then that's exactly what edl mode is for. However, you're definitely right that there's no key combination. I've been trying to get my moto into edl for days. I even got the battery to die. It just makes other diagnostics more annoying when I need to charge. So far, from what I can tell, the MSM8998 in a Z2 force first of all plays by different rules, uses a different programmer, and is generally not going to respond to the stock "qualcomm unbrick" tutorials. If it gets into edl, then you might be able to blankflash. But I guess keep trying different things, from what I've read the drivers and usb ports are finicky even with phones where this is known to work. It is not known to work with TX1789, at least not with the ease it works in other snapdragon phones. It's actually a massive security vulnerability (if it works it allows arbitrary read/write from the lowest level of the chain of trust, bypassing most security by default. It's a total backdoor), it's just unfortunate we're on that side of the fence. It doesn't have to be that way, but it was designed to see all unsigned software as equally malicious.
latadswapnil said:
I was clearing the sde partitions and my phone suddenly went blank and it is not starting any more.
if I plug it to the laptop it shows charging symbol and "press any key to shutdown" message on left top corner.
It is not getting detected as qualcom or anything it is not booting to bootloader. sometimes it is showing tmobile boot image.
Phone model XT1789-04
Please help , how can blankfash and get the bootloader back? how to go to EDL mode from here ?
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Does anybody have any new suggestion how I can get into EDL mode?
my phone is still stuck on to the screen where it says press any key to shutdown. It doesn't get detected at all on any USB port or with different cables.
Does anybody know if there are any EDL short points on motherboard or deep flashing cable?
although I tried cutting regular USB C cable for trying to short the two cables and force put it in edl mode but nothing worked yet.
If anybody has any suggestion please throw some light.
Hey everyone!
So, I've got a HD1903, 8GB RAM 128GB ROM. I updated to OxygenOS 11.0.02, but it was still buggy as hell, so I decided to downgrade. I also had rooted the phone, and decided to get rid of that too. I went to the stock fastboot roms page, downloaded the 10.0.13 ROM and used 'flash-all.bat' file to clear everything. But halfway, it reboots, goes into recovery, then goes to Qualcomm Crashdump mode. That's it. No code or anything, just Qualcomm Crashdump mode, in Blue and Red letters. I tried to hold vol-up, vol-down and power to get into fastboot, but it just loads the fastboot splash screen, then goes back to the same qualcomm crashdump mode screen. Even if i try to hard reset it, by holding vol-up and power, it still goes to the same screen.
Anyone know what to do? I have no idea how to use the 'MSM tool' that everyone talks about, so any guiding advice would be great!
Thanks!
DM me here - https://www.facebook.com/prantor.khan.16 I'll help
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I didn't install TWRP, this was all on stock recovery. I also cannot get into fastboot mode.
Msmtool does not need twrp or fastboot--just the software, rom image, drivers, and button combo pushes and holding
OK, so I got it working again, thanks to the advice of reddit users, discord users and the latest msm tool and some googling. I held the vol-up and vol-down buttons for 30 seconds, then connected it to the laptop, with msm running, to a usb 2.0 port, and pressed start. hey presto, it worked. Thanks guys!!
scoped_ar07 said:
Hello
Using the MSM tool is very simple, you just have to download it from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12y3lO0wIgb2_LSDeVw9x_2C_HjbgZlb_/view?usp=sharing
NOTE: only works on Windows PC
1. Unzip the contents of the RAR into a folder.
2. Run the MSM application
3. Click Start.
4. Connect the cell phone in EDL mode (volume up + down button)
5. Wait for the process to finish (it takes a long time, please be patient)
6. The phone will restart automatically and a message will appear informing you that the equipment is damaged (don't be careful).
Note: The phone should automatically boot into fastboot mode and display a menu, but if it doesn't and instead boots to the T-mobile screen, you need to force shutdown with the power button for several seconds and then manually start it in fastboot mode. (volume up + volume down + power button)
7. Now you need to unlock the bootloader with the command from a Windows CMD window, but you need to download this ADB tool first.
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
-Unzip the tool into a folder
-Open a Windows command window, in administrator mode and direct it to the path where you unzipped the ADB tool.
8- Execute this command while the cell phone is connected in Fastboot mode.
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
9- A question will appear on the phone in which you must allow the unlocking.
-With the volume keys select the option to allow it and press the power button.
-At this time your bootloader will be unlocked.
10. Copy the ADB tool files into the folder where ROM 10.0.13 is and replace everything.
11. With the phone connected to the PC, on the command line, run the flash-all.bat file
12. When the phone restarts and the yellow and white letters appear informing that the phone is not safe because the bootloader is unlocked, repeatedly press the (volume down) button until a menu in Chinese appears.
-PC will detect the phone again in fastboot mode and continue to flash
-Leave the phone and PC still until the process is finished.
-In the command line it will indicate that it cannot find files or partitions (ignore it)
13. Finally, the computer will restart automatically and you will be able to use it normally.
Notes:
1. If the phone after the flashing process with MSM starts up and shows the T-mobile logo, don't worry, just turn it off with the power button and connect it in fastboot mode.
2. Do not try to use it with the firmware that I install with MSM, as it will not work properly.
3. Before locking the bootloader again (if you plan to do so) first update via OTA, to the most recent version of Oxygen, otherwise the system will crash again and you will have to repeat the whole process.
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Stronger1101 said:
Hi
Using the MSM tool is very simple, you just have to download it from this link.
hotdogt_11_O.01_190920 op7t tmo usa patched unlock bootloader.7z
drive.google.com
NOTE: It only works on Windows pc
1. Unzip the contents of the RAR into a
2. Run the MSM application
3. Click Start
4. Connect the cell phone in EDL mode (volume up + volume down button)
5. Wait for the process to finish (it is delayed)
6. A message appears informing that the equipment is damaged, do not be careful.
7- Now you must unlock the bootloader with a command from a windows CMD window, but first you must download this ADB tool.
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
-Unzip the tool into a folder
-Open a windows command window, in administrator mode and direct it to the path where you unzipped the ADB tool.
8. Now run this command while the cell phone is connected in Fastboot mode.
fastboo ...
Hi
Using the MSM tool is very simple, you just have to download it from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12y3lO0wIgb2_LSDeVw9x_2C_HjbgZlb_/view?usp=sharing
NOTE: Only works on Windows PC
1. Unzip the contents of the RAR into a folder
2. Run the MSM application
3. Click Start
4. Connect the cell phone in EDL mode (volume up + volume down button)
5. Wait for the process to finish (it's time consuming, be patient)
6. The phone will restart automatically and a message will appear informing you that the equipment is damaged (don't be careful).
Note: The phone should automatically start in fastboot mode and show a menu, but if it doesn't and instead starts on the T-mobile screen, you must force shutdown with the power button for several seconds and then manually start it in fastboot mode. (volume up + volume down + power button)
7. Now you must unlock the bootloader with command from a windows CMD window, but first you must download this ADB tool.
https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
-Unzip the tool into a folder
-Open a windows command window, in administrator mode and direct it to the path where you unzipped the ADB tool.
8- Execute this command while the cell phone is connected in Fastboot mode.
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
9- A question will appear on the phone in which you must allow the unlocking.
-With the volume keys select the option to allow it and press the power button.
-At this moment your bootloader will be unlocked.
10. Copy the ADB tool files into the folder where ROM 10.0.13 is and replace everything.
11. With the phone connected to the PC, in the command line, run the file flash-all.bat
12. When the phone restarts and the yellow and white letters appear informing that the phone is unsafe due to having the bootloader unlocked, repeatedly press the (volume down) button until a menu in Chinese appears.
-The PC will detect the phone again in fastboot mode, and continue flashing
-Leave the phone and the pc still until the process is finished.
-In the command line it will indicate that it cannot find files or partitions (don't pay attention)
13. Finally the equipment will restart automatically and you will be able to use it normally.
Notes:
1. If the phone after the flashing process with MSM starts up and shows the T-mobile logo, don't worry, just force it off with the power button and connect it in fastboot mode.
2. Do not try to use it with the firmware that I install with MSM, as it will not work properly.
3. Before blocking the bootloader again (if you plan to do it) first update via OTA, to the most recent version of Oxygen, otherwise it will crash the system again and you will have to repeat the whole process.
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Oh wow that was a long and well defined post. Thank you for taking the time to type it out.
As it happens, I fixed my issue already (IDK if there's a solved flair for XDA or something?). I downloaded the latest (10.0.15) MSM Tool from the XDA page, held the vol-up and vol-down for 30 seconds this time (as per advice from discord users) got the phone into edl mode, connected to a usb 2.0 port and let msm tool do it's thing. Everything is working perfectly now.
I've got the same problem but even with holding vol up+down buttons for 30 seconds I can't get into edl mode. It boots into qualcomm crashdump mode. I don't have fastboot working, I only see fastboot splash screen for a sec and then qualcomm crashdump mode appears. Could someone help?! As soon as usb cable is connected phone boots into qualcomm crashdump mode. no matter what I do.
Also do service centers undertake servicing for such phones which bricked because of badly flashed roms.
Āryan-9909 said:
Also do service centers undertake servicing for such phones which bricked because of badly flashed roms.
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Yes, theyll just change out the motherboard
HueyT said:
Yes, theyll just change out the motherboard
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If they're going to just change the motherboard, I wonder what the EDL mode is meant for. Anyways, I won't go for motherboard change one can buy a new and better phone at that kinda price.
Anyways, I Fixed it through EDL method, you have to hold vol up and down simultaneously and immediately connect to windows (while still holding both buttons) via original USB cable. Check with Device manager if your device shows up, it's easy enough but you might have to keep trying to you get it right. Thereafter, disable driver verification in windows and if Sahara communications failed message appears in msm tool, turn off phone and repeat the procedure again.
The repair peeps only fix hardware and not software. It's more cost effective for them to swap out hardware faster than messing with msmtool like us
Āryan-9909 said:
I've got the same problem but even with holding vol up+down buttons for 30 seconds I can't get into edl mode. It boots into qualcomm crashdump mode. I don't have fastboot working, I only see fastboot splash screen for a sec and then qualcomm crashdump mode appears. Could someone help?! As soon as usb cable is connected phone boots into qualcomm crashdump mode. no matter what I do.
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OK, so you won't get any confirmation that you're in EDL modem you just have to wing it. What I did, I first opened the MSM tool on my laptop, connected the USB side to the laptop at a USB 2.0 port, and kept the USB-C side within easy reach. I held the buttons down with one thumb for 30-35 seconds, and while still holding them down with one hand, i connected the cable to the phone and clicked enum in MSM, it showed connected so I let the buttons go, and it didn't restart. I clicked start, and it worked for me.
scoped_ar07 said:
OK, so you won't get any confirmation that you're in EDL modem you just have to wing it. What I did, I first opened the MSM tool on my laptop, connected the USB side to the laptop at a USB 2.0 port, and kept the USB-C side within easy reach. I held the buttons down with one thumb for 30-35 seconds, and while still holding them down with one hand, i connected the cable to the phone and clicked enum in MSM, it showed connected so I let the buttons go, and it didn't restart. I clicked start, and it worked for me.
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You don't have to hold buttons for that long, you can immediately connect it to PC. There is usually a sound to indicate that a new device has been connected to windows, you can also keep device manager open for confirmation. This video really helped.
After receiving a " qualcomm crash dump" , I was able to boot into recovery. Then I had done a factory reset.
Phone turns on fine, charges as well.
Although, On my Laptop / Desktop it does not see the phone within MSM, ASs well as ADB, Fastbootd or device manager.
I have the correct drivers downloaded.
Ideas ?
hightech316 said:
After receiving a " qualcomm crash dump" , I was able to boot into recovery. Then I had done a factory reset.
Phone turns on fine, charges as well.
Although, On my Laptop / Desktop it does not see the phone within MSM, ASs well as ADB, Fastbootd or device manager.
I have the correct drivers downloaded.
Ideas ?
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Qualcomm 9008 drivers too?
HueyT said:
Qualcomm 9008 drivers too?
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Yes.
I went ahead and ran another factory reset via recovery, no luck.
New cable, another PC?
HueyT said:
New cable, another PC?
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Tried both, my desktop would always connect, adb, fastboot, etc.
I had just just freshly installed oneplus drivers including qualcomm on my laptop. Device was not recognized before driver installation or after.
Figure id try on my Mac, and linux laptop. no dice.
ADB is enabled.
Here are the drivers that are installed on my PC ( I enabled hidden devices, in order to see them ) These were recognizing prior to " qualcomm crash dump" . Not phone will not even be seen
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Hi all,
Just bricked my Phone and can't access MSM. Hope you can help me. I will try to be very clear on the steps I took to get to this point.
Device: EU OnePlus 9 Pro
What is was trying to do: Go from rooted C.47 to Pixel Entended ROM
What I did:
Code:
Unrooted using Magisk uninstall option
Updated to c.48 through OTA
Go to lineageOS page on how to ensure all firmware partitions are consistent
very stupidly did not flash dtbo and vendor boot partition
did adb reboot fastboot in stead of abd reboot bootloader
Download the "lineage-19.1-20220701-recovery-lemonadep.img" and tried to temporaryly flash it by
fastboot flash boot <recovery_filename>.img
This resulted in the device getting stuck on the 1+ boot logo.
I can still force turn it off by holding Volume Up + Power.
When I try to access EDL by turned off and Vol UP + Vol Down + Plug and release, My PC makes a connection sound and the screen stay black for a while. After +- 10 seconds, the PC makes a disconnection sound and the phone boots up and gets stuck again on the 1+ bootup icon.
Also my phone won't stay turned off when plugged in the charger or pc
Yes, but what is it presenting as (i.e. EDL, fastboot, ADB, UMS...) when it connects?
If this is Windows, UsbLog.exe is handy to identify things popping up (as long as they have drivers installed).
For a list of devices that have ever tried to connect, try "enumusb.exe /l".
Both available here: https://www.temblast.com/windows.htm
Renate said:
Yes, but what is it presenting as (i.e. EDL, fastboot, ADB, UMS...) when it connects?
If this is Windows, UsbLog.exe is handy to identify things popping up (as long as they have drivers installed).
For a list of devices that have ever tried to connect, try "enumusb.exe /l".
Both available here: https://www.temblast.com/windows.htm
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I will try this
I found the issue:
> EDL exits after 10 seconds if it is not captured by the MSM tool.
> The MSM tool only monitored 4 of my 10 USB ports
> So it was not captured because I was plugged in to an unmonitored USB port and rebooted after 10 seconds
> I have successfully used the MSM tool now
Oh! A bit off-topic, but I have never understood why EDL is commonly used over a "serial" port.
The interface that EDL presents is a generic USB bulk interface with two endpoints. You can use it just like that.
But no. They have to use a Qualcomm driver that makes it look like a "serial" port and then you can connect to that.
Me? I use a generic "WinUSB" Zadig driver. I have an EDL client that just connects to that fine.
So does the Python client implementation.
Also, I've never run into that 10 second timeout.
TraktorHenk said:
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Hi all,
Just bricked my Phone and can't access MSM. Hope you can help me. I will try to be very clear on the steps I took to get to this point.
Device: EU OnePlus 9 Pro
What is was trying to do: Go from rooted C.47 to Pixel Entended ROM
What I did:
Code:
Unrooted using Magisk uninstall option
Updated to c.48 through OTA
Go to lineageOS page on how to ensure all firmware partitions are consistent
very stupidly did not flash dtbo and vendor boot partition
did adb reboot fastboot in stead of abd reboot bootloader
Download the "lineage-19.1-20220701-recovery-lemonadep.img" and tried to temporaryly flash it by
fastboot flash boot <recovery_filename>.img
This resulted in the device getting stuck on the 1+ boot logo.
I can still force turn it off by holding Volume Up + Power.
When I try to access EDL by turned off and Vol UP + Vol Down + Plug and release, My PC makes a connection sound and the screen stay black for a while. After +- 10 seconds, the PC makes a disconnection sound and the phone boots up and gets stuck again on the 1+ bootup icon.
Also my phone won't stay turned off when plugged in the charger or pc
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Your phone needs to be in OFF state mode when you're using EDL.
So, very simple:
Enter bootloader mode by holding both volume buttons with the power button together till your phone restarts and enters the bootloader.
From the bootloader screen you can use the volume buttons to navigate through the choices and you can select "Switch off".
When you complete this, you need to hold both volume buttons, and while holding them connect the cable (PC).
If you don't have or you don't have the correct Qualcomm EDL drivers installed, your phone will reboot or start to boot, it won't stay in EDL mode for longer than 10 seconds.
I also got the correct drivers for you, but you need to install the drivers manually while your device is in "EDL" mode, so, you need to be a bit "fast".
I have even a video for you, but need to upload it to YouTube so you can watch it.
I'll share you here the drivers just in case if you're familiar with a manual installation of the drivers.
ekin_strops said:
Your phone needs to be in OFF state mode when you're using EDL.
So, very simple:
Enter bootloader mode by holding both volume buttons with the power button together till your phone restarts and enters the bootloader.
From the bootloader screen you can use the volume buttons to navigate through the choices and you can select "Switch off".
When you complete this, you need to hold both volume buttons, and while holding them connect the cable (PC).
If you don't have or you don't have the correct Qualcomm EDL drivers installed, your phone will reboot or start to boot, it won't stay in EDL mode for longer than 10 seconds.
I also got the correct drivers for you, but you need to install the drivers manually while your device is in "EDL" mode, so, you need to be a bit "fast".
I have even a video for you, but need to upload it to YouTube so you can watch it.
I'll share you here the drivers just in case if you're familiar with a manual installation of the drivers.
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Thanks for the help. The problem ended up to be a bit different than this for me, but this is a good post for anyone to find in the future!