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[Q] stuck on htc quietly brilliant screen

Hello everyone, I made a mistake (I am a big noob) and I don't know how to fix it.
I wanted to have fresh phone (real factory reset) to back-up and start over, so in recovery mode (interim one from paul) I wiped data, cache partition and I also formated cache,data, sdcard and system.
Now, I am stuck on htc quietly brilliant screen, I have access to hboot, recovery etc. I have been looking for a solution for 2 days without succes, I am sad.
Can someone help please ? thanks guys.

You wiped the system so there is no android on there!
Eirher download a new Rom and flash or relock bootloader and use ruu
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Thanks sir, I'll try.

sotirios said:
Thanks sir, what can I do ? Which part I did wrong ? thanks again
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The part you did wrong: It's true that you wipe (dalvik) cache and data before flashing a custom rom. That will perform a factory reset. Wiping system means deleting android itself, as stated before. That's what you did wrong.
Now, we can't know why you wanted to start all over again, but assuming you already flashed a custom recovery, you wanted to install a custom rom. Just go ahaed and do so, your problem will be fixed.

thanks, but I can't because this custom recovery doesn't allow me to mount usb and i have no rom on my sd card

sotirios said:
thanks, but I can't because this custom recovery doesn't allow me to mount usb and i have no rom on my sd card
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That's not actually a problem. I assume you aleady have the android SDK set up, if you don't, please use the search function or google. try the following command while in the platform-tools folder:
adb push path/to/custom/rom /sdcard
or for linux/mac:
sudo ./adb push path/to/custom/rom /sdcard
This will copy the file to the root of your sdcard, so you can flash it. Good luck!
P.S. there's a thanks button, too

dobbi10k said:
That's not actually a problem. I assume you aleady have the android SDK set up, if you don't, please use the search function or google. try the following command while in the platform-tools folder:
adb push pfad/zu/einer/custom/rom /sdcard
or for linux/mac:
sudo ./adb push pfad/zu/einer/custom/rom /sdcard
This will copy the file to the root of your sdcard, so you can flash it. Good luck!
P.S. there's a thanks button, too
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That wont work as ADB does not work on any of the custom recoveries at the moment. Im stuck in the same situtation at the mo and as phone is branded cant get the RUU to reflash so just playing the waiting game until either ADB/USB mount available in recovery or S-Off available.

See my thread in development thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599748
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

Hi lee james, thanks, I followed your thread but I don't know how to install ruu after relocking my bootloader, can you help me please ? thx again.

"Eirher download a new Rom and flash"
I can't flash, my ssd is wiped too and i can't mount usb with this custom recovery
"That's not actually a problem. I assume you aleady have the android SDK set up, if you don't, please use the search function or google. try the following command while in the platform-tools folder:
adb push pfad/zu/einer/custom/rom /sdcard"
It doesn't work, it doesn't find my device, even with the adb devices command

sotirios said:
Hi lee james, thanks, I followed your thread but I don't know how to install ruu after relocking my bootloader, can you help me please ? thx again.
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Go to development thread then shipped ruu ans download specific to ur phone. Follow and Job done
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

Same problem here! I unfortunatly erase everything from my one x and i can't restore anything!! How can i solve it?? My device is unlocked but stay in s-on mode! Why? From fastboot i can't flash anything! Help!!

Hello folks, problem solved by following leejames instructions :
flash stock recovery
relock bootloader
use ruu
I'm so happy. Thanks.

Mee too!! Thanks a lot!! I'm very very very very very very very very very very very very very very happy!!
1 flash stock recovery
2 relock bootloader
3 use ruu
It works fine!!

I do exactly the same thing , but half way through the RUU process it gives me an error saying i need the correct RUU. anyone can help ?

All you have to do is grab an RUU, run it. now on your pc search for %temp%in there locate ROM.zip. Extract the boot.img and system.img. and push them thru fastboot
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
Code:
adb reboot

i did that , but i get this error:
C:\ADB>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
sending 'boot' (4278 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.741s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.942s
C:\ADB>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (979509 KB)...
FAILED (remote: (00000008))
finished. total time: 0.001s
I used the latest RUU uploaded 3 days ago in the filefactory folder.

mahdibassam said:
i did that , but i get this error:
C:\ADB>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
sending 'boot' (4278 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.741s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.942s
C:\ADB>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (979509 KB)...
FAILED (remote: (00000008))
finished. total time: 0.001s
I used the latest RUU uploaded 3 days ago in the filefactory folder.
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Is your bootloader unlocked?

When I do it with an unlocked bootloader the error changes to this:
C:\ADB>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
sending 'boot' (4278 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.741s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.942s
C:\ADB>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (979509 KB)...
FAILED (remote: (00000008))
finished. total time: 0.001s

Nobody can help me?!! ((

Completely Bricked?

All know is I can only boot into Fastboot Mode and Stock Recovery mode, but every way I try to get the flash the stock rom or TWRP won't work.
Device state is unlocked.
Reinstalled Google Drivers.
I will use taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.32
Revision eac51f2bb6a8-android
fastboot version eac51f2bb6a8-android
Unified Android Toolkit:
Booting TWRP recovery-twrp-3.2.1.0-taimen.img ..
downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.007s
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Cannot flash TWRP
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
711KPVH0902199 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
sending 'recovery' (40960 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed)
finished. total time: 0.009s
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ADB sideload
PS C:\adb> adb sideload C:\taimen\taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3.zip
loading: 'C:\taimen\taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3.zip'
* cannot read 'C:\taimen\taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3.zip' *
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If I use flash-all.bat:
sending 'bootloader' (36344 KB)...
FAILED (unknown status code)
finished. total time: 343.328s.
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If I use flash-all command in cmd:
PS C:\Users\tiger\Desktop\tamien> flash-all
error: cannot load 'bootloader-taimen-tmz10n.img'
rebooting into bootloader...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.007s
error: cannot load 'radio-taimen-g8998-00122-1708311414.img'
rebooting into bootloader...
FAILED (remote: unknown command)
finished. total time: 0.007s
W/ ( 9820): Unable to open 'image-taimen-opd1.170816.025.zip': No such file or directory
error: failed to open zip file 'image-taimen-opd1.170816.025.zip': I/O Error
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Do you have the latest adb downloaded from Google?
Also, there is no recovery partition any longer, it's built in to the boot partition.
You can try the command "fastboot boot TWRP.img" to boot to TWRP.

azntiger said:
All know is I can only boot into Fastboot Mode and Stock Recovery mode, but every way I try to get the flash the stock rom or TWRP won't work. Device state is unlocked.
Unified Android Toolkit:
Cannot flash TWRP
ADB sideload
If I use flash-all.bat:
If I use flash-all command in cmd:
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First, have you read this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
Second, are your SDK platform-tools up to date??
Have you taken an OTA?
Your twrp command is wrong like the post after yours stated.
Did you give both bootloader unlock commands?
fastboot flashing unlock
And
fastboot flashing unlock_critical

ilal2ielli said:
Do you have the latest are downloaded from Google?
Also, there is no recovery partition any longer, it's built in to the boot partition.
You can try the command "fastboot boot TWRP.img" to boot to TWRP.
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Yes. I reinstalled Google Drivers. I'm using taimen-opd1.170816.025-factory-907c4030.
I tried boot twrp.img, but it just hangs during the downloading boot.img.
PS C:\adb> fastboot devices
711KPVH0902199 fastboot
PS C:\adb> fastboot boot twrp.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
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azntiger said:
Yes. I reinstalled Google Drivers. I'm using taimen-opd1.170816.025-factory-907c4030.
I tried boot twrp.img, but it just hangs during the downloading boot.img.
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Why are you trying to flash the November build?

Badger50 said:
Why are you trying to flash the November build?
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8.1 causes my proximity sensor to malfunction. The screen wouldn't turn on back on after a call. Alway-on didn't work because it thought the proximity sensor was blocked.

azntiger said:
8.1 causes my proximity sensor to malfunction. The screen wouldn't turn on back on after a call. Alway-on didn't work because it thought the proximity sensor was blocked.
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That's a phone app problem. Either uninstall the phone app update, or find the phone app 16.0 on apk mirror. However, if you want to downgrade, look here.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....-2-xl/help/downgrade-8-1-to-8-0-t3726641/amp/

Badger50 said:
That's a phone app problem. Either uninstall the phone app update, or find the phone app 16.0 on apk mirror. However, if you want to downgrade, look here.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/forum....-2-xl/help/downgrade-8-1-to-8-0-t3726641/amp/
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I'll take a look if I can get my phone working again lol.
Badger50 said:
First, have you read this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
Second, are your SDK platform-tools up to date??
Have you taken an OTA?
Your twrp command is wrong like the post after yours stated.
Did you give both bootloader unlock commands?
fastboot flashing unlock
And
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
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SDK is up to date.
Not sure what you mean by "taken" an OTA.
So now I have a device null, but fastboot devices is seen.
"fastboot flashing unlock" hangs, but I imagine that's because no device was found?
PS C:\Users\tiger\Desktop\Pixel> fastboot devices
711KPVH0902199 fastboot
PS C:\Users\tiger\Desktop\Pixel> adb reboot bootloader
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device '(null)' not found
PS C:\Users\tiger\Desktop\Pixel> fastboot flashing unlock
...
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azntiger said:
I'll take a look if I can get my phone working again lol.
SDK is up to date.
Not sure what you mean by "taken" an OTA.
So now I have a device null, but fastboot devices is seen.
"fastboot flashing unlock" hangs, but I imagine that's because no device was found?
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You may have to use this to get back on track my friend.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pi...ol-deuces-bootloop-recovery-flashing-t3704761

I'm not entirely sure what the issue is (it could be a couple of things), but here are some issues that I see to help you troubleshoot:
1. Adb commands don't work in bootloader mode, only fastboot commands, which is why your device is visible to fastboot and not adb.
2. The file that you tried to adb sideload was a factory image, not an OTA. Adb sideload can only be used with OTA images. And even if you were using an OTA image, OTA images cannot be used to downgrade to a previous firmware version.
3. The latest version of adb is 1.0.39. You are using an older version. That fact itself doesn't really matter since adb will not help you in this situation, but fastboot will and if your adb is obsolete, I'd be willing to bet that your fastboot is too. Pixel 2 support was added in the October 2017 release of adb and fastboot. If yours is older than that, you're gonna have a bad time.
4. "Unable to open 'image-taimen-opd1.170816.025.zip': No such file or directory." Fastboot can't find your firmware files. Try placing the entire contents of the factory image, including the .zip file listed here, into the same directory as fastboot.exe (based on your post, it seems like the folder you want is C:\adb). Then rerun flash-all.bat. The script is assuming that fastboot.exe and all of the firmware files are in the same folder and if they're not, that could be a problem.
5. You do not have driver issues. The fact that fastboot devices worked means that your drivers/connection are/is working fine.
PS: Get the latest adb and fastboot here: https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools.html
UPDATE: I did a Google search for adb/fastboot version eac51f2bb6a8-android. I found a reference to it in a forum post dated mid-2016. There's your problem. Or one of them, anyway. If you do adb --version or fastboot --version on the latest releases, they will tell you that they are version 0.0.1-4500957.

TheSt33v said:
4. "Unable to open 'image-taimen-opd1.170816.025.zip': No such file or directory." Fastboot can't find your firmware files. Try placing the entire contents of the factory image, including the .zip file listed here, into the same directory as fastboot.exe (based on your post, it seems like the folder you want is C:\adb). Then rerun flash-all.bat. The script is assuming that fastboot.exe and all of the firmware files are in the same folder and if they're not, that could be a problem.
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I updated adb and fastboot:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39
fastboot version 0.0.1-4500957
All of taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3 & all contents of image-taimen-opm1.171019.013.zip were placed into C:\adb which has the adb and fastboot. After running flash-all.bat, this is what I got:
Code:
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'bootloader' (36344 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.008s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'radio' (60428 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.008s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.004s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...
extracting boot.img (40 MB) to disk... took 0.395s
target didn't report max-download-size
error: Failed to identify current slot
Press any key to exit...

azntiger said:
I updated adb and fastboot:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39
fastboot version 0.0.1-4500957
All of taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3 & all contents of image-taimen-opm1.171019.013.zip were placed into C:\adb which has the adb and fastboot. After running flash-all.bat, this is what I got:
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Open up your SDK and look for a file named "platform-tools" that is where all your files should be placed.

Badger50 said:
Open up your SDK and look for a file named "platform-tools" that is where all your files should be placed.
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All the platform-tools and the stock rom are together in folder.

azntiger said:
All the platform-tools and the stock rom are together in folder.
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Did you extract the factory image first, or just put the whole zip file in platform-tools?

azntiger said:
I updated adb and fastboot:
Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.39
fastboot version 0.0.1-4500957
All of taimen-opm1.171019.013-factory-6d9954c3 & all contents of image-taimen-opm1.171019.013.zip were placed into C:\adb which has the adb and fastboot. After running flash-all.bat, this is what I got:
Code:
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'bootloader' (36344 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.008s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
target didn't report max-download-size
sending 'radio' (60428 KB)...
FAILED (remote: Requested download size is more than max allowed
)
finished. total time: 0.008s
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.004s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
extracting android-info.txt (0 MB) to RAM...
extracting boot.img (40 MB) to disk... took 0.395s
target didn't report max-download-size
error: Failed to identify current slot
Press any key to exit...
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Hmm. Fastboot is definitely having issues communicating with your phone. "Failed to identify current slot" is a bad sign. If I were you, I would try flashing the most recent factory image (not the November 8.0 image you're trying to flash) first just to see if you can get everything up to date again and clear out any mismatched files that may have been flashed during your attempts. Once you manage that, then try to downgrade. If you can, try a different computer too, preferably one with a type C input that you can use the stock USB cable with.
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Badger50 said:
Did you extract the factory image first, or just put the whole zip file in platform-tools?
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The fact that he's not getting "not found" errors means that all the expected files are found by fastboot.

The fact that he's not getting "not found" errors means that all the expected files are found by fastboot.[/QUOTE]
Thanks man. I learned something new today :good:
Wonder if his transfer cable. I've seen that cause headaches as well ?

It was definitely an issue between my laptop and my phone. I was able to easily use flash-all.bat on a different computer.
I really appreciate both of your help! I was stressed out.

azntiger said:
It was definitely an issue between my laptop and my phone. I was able to easily use flash-all.bat on a different computer.
I really appreciate both of your help! I was stressed out.
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Oh nice! Glad you got it figured out. This stuff can be a bit tricky at times. I know I've lost some hair from pulling it out when things didn't go right! ?

azntiger said:
It was definitely an issue between my laptop and my phone. I was able to easily use flash-all.bat on a different computer.
I really appreciate both of your help! I was stressed out.
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I was on edge just reading this! I would also look into Deuce's script. It can save the 'device can't boot' issue once and for good.
Kudos on not having a faulty device~!

Can't flash TWRP - remote failure (SOLVED)

Hi guys!
I hope you can help me, since I've looked everywhere but can only find people with similar but not the exact same problem.
I tried flashing TWRP in order to migrate to a custom ROM. I am currently running official 7.1.1.
When I try to flash twrp (tried several versions) the command window shows me this:
c:\adb>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'recovery' (14522 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.049s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image recovery failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.068s
I tried using Moto fastboot as well but with the same result. I'd really appreciate your help. Please note, that I am not a pro like most you guys so I might have follow-up questions

Are you sure you flashed the right image? And that your bootloader is unlocked?
And what happens if you use
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
?

Artim_96 said:
Are you sure you flashed the right image? And that your bootloader is unlocked?
And what happens if you use
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
?
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Yes, I am sure that I am using the right image. I tried several, always checked that they were for addison.
I also unlocked the bootloader in developer options - although now that you mention it: in the fastboot screen it still says oem_locked. So maybe that is the problem?
c:\adb>fastboot boot twrp.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
booting...
(bootloader) permission denied!
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.054s

Okay, I managed to unlock the bootloader with the unlock key I got from Motorola.
Now when I try to flash it says:
c:\adb>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'recovery' (14522 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.049s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [ 0.280s]
finished. total time: 0.330s
Come ooooon

ischariot_pasadelski said:
Are you sure you flashed the right image? And that your bootloader is unlocked?
And what happens if you use
Yes, I am sure that I am using the right image. I tried several, always checked that they were for addison.
I also unlocked the bootloader in developer options - although now that you mention it: in the fastboot screen it still says oem_locked. So maybe that is the problem?
c:\adb>fastboot boot twrp.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
booting...
(bootloader) permission denied!
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.054s
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Oh Jesus... Bootloader unlock is not just the option in Dev settings. Google it, you'll find a website from Motorola that guides you through the process and provides you with everything necessary

Yes, I did that by now as I said in the post before. Sorry, but I'm a beginner
Now it says that the image is not signed or corrupt. IDK what to do anymore.
Booting in TWRP works but when flashing Lineage from SD card I get the error:
recv error on unevent
and
failed to mount data.
I wiped everything using TWRP and I also tried to use another version of TWRP, so a corrupted file can't be the problem.

I figured it out.
I had to restore the file system by only checking the "System" box when wiping with TPWR - just in case anybody else has the same problems.

So a factory data reset solve the problem? Having your first issue with moto e5 cricket and you can't unlock three bootloader

Artim_96 said:
Oh Jesus... Bootloader unlock is not just the option in Dev settings. Google it, you'll find a website from Motorola that guides you through the process and provides you with everything necessary
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well, i had it unlocked via the settingsbutton and after read this here , via the website where you can get the 20 bits code, but it is the same result with a code that is the same as the adb devices code, just as before! Only thing that is changed is a warning when you starts the phone up.

ischariot_pasadelski said:
Yes, I did that by now as I said in the post before. Sorry, but I'm a beginner
Now it says that the image is not signed or corrupt. IDK what to do anymore.
Booting in TWRP works but when flashing Lineage from SD card I get the error:
recv error on unevent
and
failed to mount data.
I wiped everything using TWRP and I also tried to use another version of TWRP, so a corrupted file can't be the problem.
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Can you tell me how you got the phone twrped, pls?

TWRP fails to boot

Trying to install TWRP using the official guide on the TWRP site.
fastboot boot twrp.img results:
fastboot boot twrp.img
Sending 'boot.img' (43886 KB) OKAY [ 1.304s]
Booting FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
fastboot devices does output my phone's serial number.
Installed Motorola driver, still not working.

You need to flash another .img file, you can find the tutorial here: TWRP for TROIKA

Kikitovzm said:
You need to flash another .img file, you can find the tutorial here: TWRP for TROIKA
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Thanks, this one worked!

Question Red Magic 8 Pro stuck fastboot

Red Magic 8 Pro stuck fastboot
It no longer has sideload mode in recovery

Did you somehow change your slot? If you haven't upgraded the firmware, then the 2nd slot is empty, and it will not boot anything.

BoJaXz said:
Did you somehow change your slot? If you haven't upgraded the firmware, then the 2nd slot is empty, and it will not boot anything.
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I switched both slots, but I can't boot up

Mr.PvT said:
I switched both slots, but I can't boot up
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What steps did you do before you got stuck in fastboot?

BoJaXz said:
What steps did you do before you got stuck in fastboot?
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I patched the root boot file then flashed it failed, then I flashed each file in the payload, I deleted the super, the files in the super can't be flashed oddly, are you rooted, can backup the whole partition help me
Thank you

Mr.PvT said:
I patched the root boot file then flashed it failed, then I flashed each file in the payload, I deleted the super, the files in the super can't be flashed oddly, are you rooted, can backup the whole partition help me
Thank you
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Did you oem unlock before you tried flashing? You may have to flash the whole image

BoJaXz said:
Did you oem unlock before you tried flashing? You may have to flash the whole image
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I unlocked the bootloader, I flashed all the files in the payload but still can't boot, hang fastboot or boot to the logo and then shut down
I need someone to back up all my partitions, that's the only way I can do it

Mr.PvT said:
I unlocked the bootloader, I flashed all the files in the payload but still can't boot, hang fastboot or boot to the logo and then shut down
I need someone to back up all my partitions, that's the only way I can do it
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Did you flash boot.img or init_boot.img?
It sounds like you are booting the wrong slot.

BoJaXz said:
Did you flash boot.img or init_boot.img?
It sounds like you are booting the wrong slot.
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I flashed those 2 files and changed both slots but failed to start the phone

I faced with the problem by locking the bootloader with init_boot.img for magisk. Then I unlocked it again and switched aactive slot to b and then to a in "Fastboot Enhance" tool. After that my phone entered to the system.
[TOOL][Windows] Fastboot Enhance [Payload Dumper & Image Flasher]
Fastboot Enhance What it can do? - Show fastboot vars - Switch between fastbootd & bootloader - Switch between A & B slot - Flash Payload.bin in fastbootd - Flash images - Erase partitions - Delete logical partitions - Create logical partitions...
forum.xda-developers.com

@Mr.PvT did you ever make any progress with this? I am in the same boat now. Flashed a GSI and tested it out. DIdnt like it so flashed the 3.18 Payload.bin thru Fastboot enhance and am stuck on Bootloader. Cant access anything else as no matter what I choose it boots to bootloader.

DarkestSpawn said:
@Mr.PvT did you ever make any progress with this? I am in the same boat now. Flashed a GSI and tested it out. DIdnt like it so flashed the 3.18 Payload.bin thru Fastboot enhance and am stuck on Bootloader. Cant access anything else as no matter what I choose it boots to bootloader.
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I also went from a GSI to stock ROM and this worked, some steps may be unnecessary:
In bootloader change active slot to a
Flash all of payload.bin images
Reboot to fastboot and flash all of payload images
Reboot to recovery
Hold volume down for a few seconds to enable sideload
Connect the phone to a pc and ADB sideload NX729J-update.zip
Then wipe data and reboot
Also did your calls and messages work when using the GSI?

edzchen said:
I also went from a GSI to stock ROM and this worked, some steps may be unnecessary:
In bootloader change active slot to a
Flash all of payload.bin images
Reboot to fastboot and flash all of payload images
Reboot to recovery
Hold volume down for a few seconds to enable sideload
Connect the phone to a pc and ADB sideload NX729J-update.zip
Then wipe data and reboot
Also did your calls and messages work when using the GSI?
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In bootloader:
fastboot flash odm odm.img
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'odm' (1284 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.032s]
writing 'odm'...
FAILED (remote: (odm_a) No such partition)
finished. total time: 0.038s
F:\Files\Downloads\RM8P\NX729J-update>fastboot flash system_dlkm system_dlkm.img
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'system_dlkm' (428 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.011s]
writing 'system_dlkm'...
FAILED (remote: (system_dlkm_a) No such partition)
finished. total time: 0.018s
F:\Files\Downloads\RM8P\NX729J-update>fastboot flash system_ext system_ext.img
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'system_ext' (730792 KB)...
OKAY [ 17.204s]
writing 'system_ext'...
FAILED (remote: (system_ext_a) No such partition)
finished. total time: 17.211s
Nothing happens when I flash system & vendor.
F:\Files\Downloads\RM8P\NX729J-update>fastboot flash vendor_dlkm vendor_dlkm.img
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'vendor_dlkm' (93564 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.181s]
writing 'vendor_dlkm'...
FAILED (remote: (vendor_dlkm_a) No such partition)
finished. total time: 2.187s
In Fastbootd:
Everything that failed in bootloader, flashed beside system. Could only flash _b slots. Nothing seems to exist for slot a. I did not fastboot format or erase anything to my knowledge unless Fastboot Enhance did so when I flashed the playload.bin thru it without having logs on to watch what it did. If it formated or erased any partitions can they be recreated?
And last when in Recovery:
F:\Files\Downloads\RM8P>adb sideload NX729J-update.zip
loading: 'NX729J-update.zip'
error: closed

DarkestSpawn said:
Everything that failed in bootloader, flashed beside system.
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What is the error when flashing system?
If it has something to do with not being able to resize the system partition, check this link:
Fix FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition')
In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the steps to fix the FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition') error.
www.droidwin.com
I had this problem too.
Which GSI were u on
edzchen said:
Also did your calls and messages work when using the GSI?
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edzchen said:
What is the error when flashing system?
If it has something to do with not being able to resize the system partition, check this link:
Fix FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition')
In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the steps to fix the FAILED (remote: 'Not enough space to resize partition') error.
www.droidwin.com
I had this problem too.
Which GSI were u on
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I just retried in bootloader with a new outcome this time:
F:\Files\Downloads\RM8P\NX729J-update>fastboot flash system system.img
Invalid sparse file format at header magic
Sending sparse 'system' 1/6 (786364 KB) OKAY [ 18.742s]
Writing 'system' FAILED (remote: 'Partition not found')
fastboot: error: Command failed
I copied the fastboot.exe from fastboot enchanced to the directory of the extracted payload.bin. Was able to recreate partitions. Am attempting to recover from potential brick.
I tried LineageOS TD-based. Didnt attempt calls or messages. Was just checking out the feel of the rom and its capabilities.

Can someone run this fastboot command in bootloader and fastbootd and save the results in a text file?
fastboot getvar all
Omit the serial number in bootloader and fastbootd's printout.

DarkestSpawn said:
Can someone run this fastboot command in bootloader and fastbootd and save the results in a text file?
fastboot getvar all
Omit the serial number in bootloader and fastbootd's printout.
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Here you go:

ugene1980 said:
Here you go:
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So looking thru this, the only difference I have is:
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0x718BCD3000 Mine
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0x35F5CD3000 Yours
as well as:
(bootloader) slot-successful:a:yes Yours
(bootloader) slot-successful:a:no Mine
but thats because it hasnt successfully booted since last flash.
I also need the fastbootd's printout. The one provided was from bootloader. The one from fastbootd will give logical partitions and has slot info.

edzchen said:
Also did your calls and messages work when using the GSI?
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Did you install carrier serivces from google play, setup APN settings for your carrier and Installing new IMS package: Treble Settings -> IMS features -> install IMS for Qualcomm -> install package. I cant remember if that was in there. Still trying to get booted again

DarkestSpawn said:
Did you install carrier serivces from google play, setup APN settings for your carrier and Installing new IMS package: Treble Settings -> IMS features -> install IMS for Qualcomm -> install package. I cant remember if that was in there. Still trying to get booted again
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Yeap I did all that but calls and texts only half worked. I could do calls but no audio and I could send texts but couldn't receive. Was the main reason why I switched back to stock