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Story:
Just received Sony Smartwatch 3 and decided to oem unlock for future so once root available I would not need to reset device.
Enabled adb
manually specified correct drivers in device manager
rebooted to bootloader using adb reboot bootloader
entered fastboot oem unlock twice and watch rebooted
but got stuck on boot for whatever reason.
I tried all the methods to get into fastboot (Swiping diagonal as on LG watch, and together with power button as on samsung ) to no avail.
The only other mode I was able to get into - s1 flash device w/o drivers.
Found Sony Emma software to work with unlocked Xperia, and after its installation it said that bootloader is locked and I need to either update from sony site or unlock bootloader first!
Installed Sony PC Companion software, but software update while listing smartwatch 3 said that there is no firmware for it.
After googling random forums on bootlooping sony xperias found that to reset device you need to click "repair my phone/tablet" in Phone/Tablet Software Update section
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Guide to unbrick bootlooping SWR50 that is able to get into s1 bootloader/flash mode:
1. Power off device by holding power key until it reboots and then switches off with few vibrations
2. Connect to computer and check device manager - you should see unknown device
3. Install Sony PC Companion from this website http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/
Check if driver appeared in the Device Manager, e.g. unknown device will disappear and something like SEFLash will appear under usb controllers
If driver is still not found - try to install Emma (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) and get this driver to work
4. Go into PC Companion and click on "Support Zone", it will be downloaded
5. Then click on "Accessories software update" and try to update Smartwatch 3 (We might get new versions in the future, so it will be easiest to do so)
UPDATE: Now you can reflash from Accessories page, it will ask if you want to refrlash. Keeping steps bellow for information purposes.
6. If #5 not working:
Click on "Phone/Tablet Software Update" (yes, silly), click on "repair my phone/tablet", click Continue and Agree to all licenses, etc....
7. Once presented by the list of phones - Select anything I guess, but I selected Xperia Z2, it should start downloading and then updating.
8. Once done it will say build number watch was flashed, in my case it was KNX01V
9. Disconnect watch and boot it.
P.S. I guess they show phone selection just to provide instructions how to get into download mode and then flash based on the versions from bootloader.
P.P.S I'm glad I tried this last resort thing after being ready to deal with verizon support and waiting for new watch...
I've found that formatting cache and userdata partition like it says in the link below makes the device boot as expected:
source.android.com -> /source/building-devices.html#unlocking-the-bootloader
(sorry for faulty link, new user)
Good to know, I decided to wait a bit as I was eager to play with new toy.
Will unlock tomorrow if it is still locked after Sony reset.
And looks like I would have to write my own apps to test GPS and sensors performance.
And the good news is fastboot state unlocked after stock reflash.
XorZone said:
manually specified correct drivers in device manager
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Can you please elaborate on which driver you used to get access to the Smartwatch 3 via ADB? I am trying to use the latest google USB driver, but the device is showing up as offline listed under "adb devices". Just tried the latest ADB v1.0.32 and it seems the watch shows up as "unauthorized". Did you see an ADB notification on the watch that you had to accept, because I am not seeing anything like that.
NVM, it started working after I restarted adb server like 25 times...
Device offline usually is not about driver. But I hit on device and manually picked google-adb composite device
OK, bricked watch today with corrupted /system and boot process hanged with non responsive power button. Had to wait for discharge and it was pita to get into flashmode with enough juice, because after black screen charging it boots instead of going into kernel charging.
Anyway it is up and running and has ROOT now!
Will upload files and create guide as soon as I will be with good internet.
See my sig!
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Well, there are different levels of bootloaders
At least Sony s1 flash, fastboot, kernel...
To flash with PC companion you need to boot into s1 by powering off and then hold power and connect to USB once sony logo shown (you should see black screen with backlight on). Make sure you sit on PC companion update screen and that watch had enough juice.
With charging there are different levels of charging:
1. Battery dead
2. Boot loader charging (about 4 min from USB port) with black screen
3. Kernel charging either offline (if you powered off before) or boot and operational charging.
When #2 charges it will boot kernel and if kernel or system is broken it might hang and discharge.
But you can force into s1 flash mode before it boots into kernel. Or if you lucky you could power on and power off before it boots and hang.
In my case I had not enough juice to flash it and watch didn't react to button in kernel mode, so I had to wait for discharge, then plugged into USB and start timer, figured it boots after ~3min 55sec. So I opened PC companion update screen, waited 3:53 and disconnected watch, then hold power button and connect to PC after 5 sec and was able to flash.
To power off - just hold power button until it reboots and continue holding until it vibrates 3 times.
Good luck
XorZone said:
Story:
Guide to unbrick bootlooping SWR50 that is able to get into s1 bootloader/flash mode:
1. Power off device by holding power key until it reboots and then switches off with few vibrations
2. Connect to computer and check device manager - you should see unknown device
3. Install Sony PC Companion from this website http://www.sonymobile.com/us/tools/pc-companion/
Check if driver appeared in the Device Manager, e.g. unknown device will disappear and something like SEFLash will appear under usb controllers
If driver is still not found - try to install Emma (http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/) and get this driver to work
4. Go into PC Companion and click on "Support Zone", it will be downloaded
5. Then click on "Accessories software update" and try to update Smartwatch 3 (We might get new versions in the future, so it will be easiest to do so)
UPDATE: Now you can reflash from Accessories page, it will ask if you want to refrlash. Keeping steps bellow for information purposes.
6. If #5 not working:
Click on "Phone/Tablet Software Update" (yes, silly), click on "repair my phone/tablet", click Continue and Agree to all licenses, etc....
7. Once presented by the list of phones - Select anything I guess, but I selected Xperia Z2, it should start downloading and then updating.
8. Once done it will say build number watch was flashed, in my case it was KNX01V
9. Disconnect watch and boot it.
P.S. I guess they show phone selection just to provide instructions how to get into download mode and then flash based on the versions from bootloader.
P.P.S I'm glad I tried this last resort thing after being ready to deal with verizon support and waiting for new watch...
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This method is windows only. Is there no cross-platform way to do it?
I did the stupid thing.. and ended up with a softbricked phone.
Sony PC Companion did the trick for me!
I tried doing it through VMWare on my macbook, but didn't seem to work at all.
On windows it was plug'n'Pray
Sony companion will not let me restore my SW50. Detects it and tells me that the software is updated. If I try from the menu to repair phone, it makes me accept all agreements and finally tells me the same thing no updates.
Is in bootloop and do not start after open bootloader
My sw3 is in bootloop.I uesd your guide but still can't repair my watch. I tried many time to use pc companion but always got the same wrong message,wrong code(100) which couldn't connect to the Internet.
@swidon @KONG8691
I find myself in the same situation, you have found a solution to the problem?
Thanks for your help
best regards
jerry_italia said:
@swidon @KONG8691
I find myself in the same situation, you have found a solution to the problem?
Thanks for your help
best regards
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Yes!, follow these instructions and you can enter in fastboot or recovery and flash a new firmware:
Detach any USB cable connected to the watch
Turn it off holding the power button and keep holding the button until the watch vibrates three times and then switches it off
Press the power button and keep holding. A blue screen that prompts to insert an USB cable will display
Double tap the power button
A black menu will display, with on-screen instructions
Move to Fastboot or Recovery Mode pressing the power button, once a time
Select Fastboot (or Recovery) by double pressing the power button
Good luck bro.
swidon said:
Yes!, follow these instructions and you can enter in fastboot or recovery and flash a new firmware:
Detach any USB cable connected to the watch
Turn it off holding the power button and keep holding the button until the watch vibrates three times and then switches it off
Press the power button and keep holding. A blue screen that prompts to insert an USB cable will display
Double tap the power button
A black menu will display, with on-screen instructions
Move to Fastboot or Recovery Mode pressing the power button, once a time
Select Fastboot (or Recovery) by double pressing the power button
Good luck bro.
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you are my hero... stock recovery flashed and sw3 reboot! thankyou so much bro
jerry_italia said:
you are my hero... stock recovery flashed and sw3 reboot! thankyou so much bro
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How do you go about getting stock recovery back at the moment I'm on 5.0.1 and I can't ota update to 5.1.1 because it thinks its on 5.1.1 when it's not the only way I can think of updating it is to get stock recovery then sideload the ota zip on stock recovert but I can't do that with TWRP can someone help?
Hi,
My watch boot loops on the marshmelow boot animation after I Got marshmelow
I tried XorZone instractions and it said it re-updated image. but it will boot looped.
I tried to factory reset from the menu (double tap at download screen then go factory reset).... didn't work. still boot loops.
I see I can go to fastboot or recovery, but what do I do there? Any instructions I can follow to try to revive my watch please? thanks.
wonderfull!
XorZone said:
Well, there are different levels of bootloaders
At least Sony s1 flash, fastboot, kernel...
To flash with PC companion you need to boot into s1 by powering off and then hold power and connect to USB once sony logo shown (you should see black screen with backlight on). Make sure you sit on PC companion update screen and that watch had enough juice.
With charging there are different levels of charging:
1. Battery dead
2. Boot loader charging (about 4 min from USB port) with black screen
3. Kernel charging either offline (if you powered off before) or boot and operational charging.
When #2 charges it will boot kernel and if kernel or system is broken it might hang and discharge.
But you can force into s1 flash mode before it boots into kernel. Or if you lucky you could power on and power off before it boots and hang.
In my case I had not enough juice to flash it and watch didn't react to button in kernel mode, so I had to wait for discharge, then plugged into USB and start timer, figured it boots after ~3min 55sec. So I opened PC companion update screen, waited 3:53 and disconnected watch, then hold power button and connect to PC after 5 sec and was able to flash.
To power off - just hold power button until it reboots and continue holding until it vibrates 3 times.
Good luck
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Hi there. After (an attempt) to unlock the bootloader of my A50 and installing TWRP Recovery (TWRP_A50_Magisk_Prepatched) i find myself in an orange bootstate. I can't get it into recovery, download or fastboot mode. It seems like a full brick. I can't even power off the device. Only Volume up, Volume down and Power button let's the device reboot but then the same boot problems appear. Is there anything i can do to recover my phone?
Text of first screen when booting up:
"The phone's bootloader is unlocked and it's software integrity can't be verified. Andy data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don't store any important or sensitive information on this phone". Press power key to continue"
Text of second screen when booting up:
"The phone is not running Samsung's official software. You may have problems with features or security and you won't be able to install software updates"
Any ideas!?
flash stock via odin
nikolas60 said:
flash stock via odin
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I have the same problem described as above. To use odin you need access to the download menu. Personally, i can not even access the download menu using any cobination of volume up-down & power combination...
RestrictedPower said:
I have the same problem described as above. To use odin you need access to the download menu. Personally, i can not even access the download menu using any cobination of volume up-down & power combination...
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caztricum said:
Hi there. After (an attempt) to unlock the bootloader of my A50 and installing TWRP Recovery (TWRP_A50_Magisk_Prepatched) i find myself in an orange bootstate. I can't get it into recovery, download or fastboot mode. It seems like a full brick. I can't even power off the device. Only Volume up, Volume down and Power button let's the device reboot but then the same boot problems appear. Is there anything i can do to recover my phone?
Text of first screen when booting up:
"The phone's bootloader is unlocked and it's software integrity can't be verified. Andy data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don't store any important or sensitive information on this phone". Press power key to continue"
Text of second screen when booting up:
"The phone is not running Samsung's official software. You may have problems with features or security and you won't be able to install software updates"
Any ideas!?
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Try connecting your phone to your PC with the USB Type C cable, and do VolDown + Power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press VolUp + VolDown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press VolUp to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
jtanhw said:
Try connecting your phone to your PC with the USB Type C cable, and do VolDown + Power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press VolUp + VolDown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press VolUp to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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This did it for me! Many thanks...
jtanhw said:
download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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I had the same problem and managed to get back to the Download Page.
How do I find out what is the correct region of the correct Modem Version of my phone? It's an S10 (intl unlocked) that I bought in the US from Amazon.
TheAsker70 said:
I had the same problem and managed to get back to the Download Page.
How do I find out what is the correct region of the correct Modem Version of my phone? It's an S10 (intl unlocked) that I bought in the US from Amazon.
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You can find answers in the S10 forum. But I think the steps will be the same (this is A8 device/forum).
Rexton270 said:
You can find answers in the S10 forum. But I think the steps will be the same (this is A8 device/forum).
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My bad. Apologize. Will head over there. Thanks!
No bother. Hope you are sorted by now.
this is the exact same problem that goes for me with my samsung a505gn, i flashed a twrp 3.3.1-2_zvox and im stuck at this state. i found my stock firmware at the link provided above, but there are multiple types of a505gn stock firmware (XTC, SMA, GLB), question is, how do i know the correct type of stock firmware to reinstall to my phone, hence, having a limited information of the phone because of this problem (which is stuck at orange bootstate).
Same Problem
caztricum said:
This did it for me! Many thanks...
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for now work on not sir
i have same problem stuk n auto restart
if u work can u help me thanks
jtanhw said:
try connecting your phone to your pc with the usb type c cable, and do voldown + power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press volup + voldown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press volup to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your model number - sm-a505f/sm-a505fn/sm-a505fm, and select the correct region. Also, select the correct modem version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "flashing guide" at the bottom of the samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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thank you very much
thanks for your comment, its help me. my Samsung A50 hanged on boot-loader and loop turn on/off.
Is there a way to install twrp if the problem is like this every time I try to install the twrp it came to this problem. Please help me
jtanhw said:
Try connecting your phone to your PC with the USB Type C cable, and do VolDown + Power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press VolUp + VolDown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press VolUp to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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Hi this helped me many thanks <3
jtanhw said:
Try connecting your phone to your PC with the USB Type C cable, and do VolDown + Power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press VolUp + VolDown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press VolUp to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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thank you so much you just helped me save my phone
peace keeper said:
thank you so much you just helped me save my phone
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Have you got the a21s? As can't root it, as every twrp source I use soft bricks the phone, or just bootloops, or goes into error at boot up and stops half way. Was thinking trying other custom recovery. Any tips m8?
jtanhw said:
Try connecting your phone to your PC with the USB Type C cable, and do VolDown + Power to reboot the phone, and the moment the screen turns black, press VolUp + VolDown. It'll bring you to a different screen where you can press VolUp to go into download mode for flashing the stock firmware via Odin. I got my stock firmware from https://samfrew.com/all/page/2/#t (you'll need to search for your Model Number - SM-A505F/SM-A505FN/SM-A505FM, and select the correct Region. Also, select the correct Modem Version (the last 4 letters/number of the item to download). Then, follow the "Flashing Guide" at the bottom of the Samfrew page where you downloaded your firmware.
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My phone is Realme 6 it doesnt take me anywhere my laptop only does the plugging in and plugging out sound all the time and when I let go of the volume buttons the bootloop happens again
caztricum said:
Hi there. After (an attempt) to unlock the bootloader of my A50 and installing TWRP Recovery (TWRP_A50_Magisk_Prepatched) i find myself in an orange bootstate. I can't get it into recovery, download or fastboot mode. It seems like a full brick. I can't even power off the device. Only Volume up, Volume down and Power button let's the device reboot but then the same boot problems appear. Is there anything i can do to recover my phone?
Text of first screen when booting up:
"The phone's bootloader is unlocked and it's software integrity can't be verified. Andy data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don't store any important or sensitive information on this phone". Press power key to continue"
Text of second screen when booting up:
"The phone is not running Samsung's official software. You may have problems with features or security and you won't be able to install software updates"
Any ideas!?
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caztricum said:
Hi there. After (an attempt) to unlock the bootloader of my A50 and installing TWRP Recovery (TWRP_A50_Magisk_Prepatched) i find myself in an orange bootstate. I can't get it into recovery, download or fastboot mode. It seems like a full brick. I can't even power off the device. Only Volume up, Volume down and Power button let's the device reboot but then the same boot problems appear. Is there anything i can do to recover my phone?
Text of first screen when booting up:
"The phone's bootloader is unlocked and it's software integrity can't be verified. Andy data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don't store any important or sensitive information on this phone". Press power key to continue"
Text of second screen when booting up:
"The phone is not running Samsung's official software. You may have problems with features or security and you won't be able to install software updates"
Any ideas!?
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I HAD the same issue an I resolved it.
There are 2 methods to overcome this problem.
I even wrote a PDF and attached here in this post.
Below is SOME content from the PDF so it could be easy for users to find it on Google. I still strongly recommend you to refer to the PDF attached as it has pictures as well.
Samsung Galaxy M31 / Samsung M31 Screen is stuck on the following error message / error screen:
‘This phone’s bootloader is unlocked and the software integrity can’t be verified. Any data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don’t store any important or sensitive information on the phone.’
‘The phone is not running Samsung’s official software. You may have problems with features or security. And you won’t be able to install software updates.’ (error screen looks like below):
I was using correct TWRP and I was on Android 11 One UI 3.1.
Just to experiment, I flashed wrong TWRP version which was meant for Android 10 while being on Android 11. And so this problem started. Stuck on the error screen. Phone will not power off or on. Could not even enter the bootloader screen. Nothing works whatever keys I press. The same screen comes up. When the phone goes off and the phone will not accept charging that mean even you it whole night connected to charger, phone will not be charged- the same error screen.
So, the battery was not charging (my battery was at 24% just before this tragedy happened. It was late night and I thought of waking up tomorrow and plug in charger for an hour thinking if its battery is quite charged then I will follow Fix Method 2).
I woke up next morning and the phone was off (Battery drained fully). To this I was happy thinking that I can now hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. When I did that phone would enter bootloader and gets switched off automatically (remember the battery was drained completely, charger too failed to charge battery and phone is not drawing enough power from USB port to stay on bootloader. On bootloader screen the phone’s display is fully on so more power usage).
Now I knew that the USB port is not proving enough power so that the phone could remain On while in bootloader when I hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. I know for sure that Fix Method 2 will fix this for sure but it’s quite tiring.
So I referred to my PC manual to figure out which USB port provides maximum power. I found the right port (refer pic below):
So now I figured out 5 Volts port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
If you don’t know which USB Port is 5 Volts then I recommend you to try all the ports and try getting to bootloader screen.
So when the phone was off, I pressed and hold the Volume up and Volume down key and with other hand I connected USB cable and now the phone went in bootloader and then I quickly flashed the right TWRP. Disconnected the USB cable and put the phone to charge and now it was accepting charge. Phone was back into life.
So I resolved it by Fix Method 1 below:
Fix Method 1: On my PC, I located the 5 Volts USB port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
Entered Bootloader screen.
How to enter bootloader screen:
Assuming your phone is unlocked and the developers options are on and you have enabled USB debugging in Developer options and you have little knowledge of flashing firmware or TWRP via Odin.
Press and hold Volume Up and Volume down keys together with one hand and using other hand, connect USB cable to phone and release all the keys. Now phone will show bootloader screen which looks like below pic:
I quickly flashed the correct TWRP via Odin:
Flashing TWRP:
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Press the volume down + volume up button whilst the phone is connected to a pc to boot in download mode;;
· Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
· Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Use Vol up + Power + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, factory reset data and redo from step 5!
TWRP screen was up. I tapped on Reboot and it did not reboot because the battery was not enough charged however I saw that TWRP Menu this means TWRP was working so the phone will boot up once it is charged.
Now I plugged in charger and was happy to see the correct charging screen (refer below pic):
I would turn power switch Off and On it quicky to know the charging percentage.
When it reached 20% I started phone (obviously by long pressing power key and it booted up just fine).
I loved myself
Fix Method 2:
Remove the phone’s back cover.
Be careful while removing the back case as you could screw the finger print sensor.
Disconnect the battery connector from motherboard and reconnect it.
Do not turn on the phone. As turning On will again get you back to the same error screen.
Put the back cover on.
Connect charger. Do not turn phone On yet. Wait for 5 min.
Do not even touch the phone.
Now you need to know the percentage of charge so do not hit the power button yet instead locate the main switch to which your charger is connected. Quickly turn Off and On and look at phone it shows charging percentage.
Once charging percentage reached around 20% you can touch your phone and power it on and it should boot up fine. It should not take more than 5 min to boot up.
Atharkhan101 said:
I HAD the same issue an I resolved it.
There are 2 methods to overcome this problem.
I even wrote a PDF and attached here in this post.
Below is SOME content from the PDF so it could be easy for users to find it on Google. I still strongly recommend you to refer to the PDF attached as it has pictures as well.
Samsung Galaxy M31 / Samsung M31 Screen is stuck on the following error message / error screen:
‘This phone’s bootloader is unlocked and the software integrity can’t be verified. Any data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don’t store any important or sensitive information on the phone.’
‘The phone is not running Samsung’s official software. You may have problems with features or security. And you won’t be able to install software updates.’ (error screen looks like below):
I was using correct TWRP and I was on Android 11 One UI 3.1.
Just to experiment, I flashed wrong TWRP version which was meant for Android 10 while being on Android 11. And so this problem started. Stuck on the error screen. Phone will not power off or on. Could not even enter the bootloader screen. Nothing works whatever keys I press. The same screen comes up. When the phone goes off and the phone will not accept charging that mean even you it whole night connected to charger, phone will not be charged- the same error screen.
So, the battery was not charging (my battery was at 24% just before this tragedy happened. It was late night and I thought of waking up tomorrow and plug in charger for an hour thinking if its battery is quite charged then I will follow Fix Method 2).
I woke up next morning and the phone was off (Battery drained fully). To this I was happy thinking that I can now hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. When I did that phone would enter bootloader and gets switched off automatically (remember the battery was drained completely, charger too failed to charge battery and phone is not drawing enough power from USB port to stay on bootloader. On bootloader screen the phone’s display is fully on so more power usage).
Now I knew that the USB port is not proving enough power so that the phone could remain On while in bootloader when I hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. I know for sure that Fix Method 2 will fix this for sure but it’s quite tiring.
So I referred to my PC manual to figure out which USB port provides maximum power. I found the right port (refer pic below):
So now I figured out 5 Volts port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
If you don’t know which USB Port is 5 Volts then I recommend you to try all the ports and try getting to bootloader screen.
So when the phone was off, I pressed and hold the Volume up and Volume down key and with other hand I connected USB cable and now the phone went in bootloader and then I quickly flashed the right TWRP. Disconnected the USB cable and put the phone to charge and now it was accepting charge. Phone was back into life.
So I resolved it by Fix Method 1 below:
Fix Method 1: On my PC, I located the 5 Volts USB port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
Entered Bootloader screen.
How to enter bootloader screen:
Assuming your phone is unlocked and the developers options are on and you have enabled USB debugging in Developer options and you have little knowledge of flashing firmware or TWRP via Odin.
Press and hold Volume Up and Volume down keys together with one hand and using other hand, connect USB cable to phone and release all the keys. Now phone will show bootloader screen which looks like below pic:
I quickly flashed the correct TWRP via Odin:
Flashing TWRP:
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Press the volume down + volume up button whilst the phone is connected to a pc to boot in download mode;;
· Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
· Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Use Vol up + Power + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, factory reset data and redo from step 5!
TWRP screen was up. I tapped on Reboot and it did not reboot because the battery was not enough charged however I saw that TWRP Menu this means TWRP was working so the phone will boot up once it is charged.
Now I plugged in charger and was happy to see the correct charging screen (refer below pic):
I would turn power switch Off and On it quicky to know the charging percentage.
When it reached 20% I started phone (obviously by long pressing power key and it booted up just fine).
I loved myself
Fix Method 2:
Remove the phone’s back cover.
Be careful while removing the back case as you could screw the finger print sensor.
Disconnect the battery connector from motherboard and reconnect it.
Do not turn on the phone. As turning On will again get you back to the same error screen.
Put the back cover on.
Connect charger. Do not turn phone On yet. Wait for 5 min.
Do not even touch the phone.
Now you need to know the percentage of charge so do not hit the power button yet instead locate the main switch to which your charger is connected. Quickly turn Off and On and look at phone it shows charging percentage.
Once charging percentage reached around 20% you can touch your phone and power it on and it should boot up fine. It should not take more than 5 min to boot up.
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Atharkhan101 said:
I HAD the same issue an I resolved it.
There are 2 methods to overcome this problem.
I even wrote a PDF and attached here in this post.
Below is SOME content from the PDF so it could be easy for users to find it on Google. I still strongly recommend you to refer to the PDF attached as it has pictures as well.
Samsung Galaxy M31 / Samsung M31 Screen is stuck on the following error message / error screen:
‘This phone’s bootloader is unlocked and the software integrity can’t be verified. Any data on this phone may be vulnerable to attackers. Don’t store any important or sensitive information on the phone.’
‘The phone is not running Samsung’s official software. You may have problems with features or security. And you won’t be able to install software updates.’ (error screen looks like below):
I was using correct TWRP and I was on Android 11 One UI 3.1.
Just to experiment, I flashed wrong TWRP version which was meant for Android 10 while being on Android 11. And so this problem started. Stuck on the error screen. Phone will not power off or on. Could not even enter the bootloader screen. Nothing works whatever keys I press. The same screen comes up. When the phone goes off and the phone will not accept charging that mean even you it whole night connected to charger, phone will not be charged- the same error screen.
So, the battery was not charging (my battery was at 24% just before this tragedy happened. It was late night and I thought of waking up tomorrow and plug in charger for an hour thinking if its battery is quite charged then I will follow Fix Method 2).
I woke up next morning and the phone was off (Battery drained fully). To this I was happy thinking that I can now hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. When I did that phone would enter bootloader and gets switched off automatically (remember the battery was drained completely, charger too failed to charge battery and phone is not drawing enough power from USB port to stay on bootloader. On bootloader screen the phone’s display is fully on so more power usage).
Now I knew that the USB port is not proving enough power so that the phone could remain On while in bootloader when I hold Volume + and Power key and connect USB cable to enter Bootloader. I know for sure that Fix Method 2 will fix this for sure but it’s quite tiring.
So I referred to my PC manual to figure out which USB port provides maximum power. I found the right port (refer pic below):
So now I figured out 5 Volts port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
If you don’t know which USB Port is 5 Volts then I recommend you to try all the ports and try getting to bootloader screen.
So when the phone was off, I pressed and hold the Volume up and Volume down key and with other hand I connected USB cable and now the phone went in bootloader and then I quickly flashed the right TWRP. Disconnected the USB cable and put the phone to charge and now it was accepting charge. Phone was back into life.
So I resolved it by Fix Method 1 below:
Fix Method 1: On my PC, I located the 5 Volts USB port and plugged the original white Samsung M31 USB cable into one (refer the pic below):
Entered Bootloader screen.
How to enter bootloader screen:
Assuming your phone is unlocked and the developers options are on and you have enabled USB debugging in Developer options and you have little knowledge of flashing firmware or TWRP via Odin.
Press and hold Volume Up and Volume down keys together with one hand and using other hand, connect USB cable to phone and release all the keys. Now phone will show bootloader screen which looks like below pic:
I quickly flashed the correct TWRP via Odin:
Flashing TWRP:
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Press the volume down + volume up button whilst the phone is connected to a pc to boot in download mode;;
· Long press vol up then confirm you want to unlock bootloader (this is needed one time only);
* Please be aware all your data will be erased including internal storage and phone will reboot!!
· Let the phone boot normally, pass the setup and connect to internet (wireless or mobile data) in order to unlock RMM;
· Make sure OEM Unlock is ON in developer settings;
· Turn off the phone;
· Use Vol up + Power + usb cable plugged to a pc to start the phone in download mode, short press vol up to confirm you want to go to download mode;
* If by any chance you see RMM state=Prenormal or KG state=Prenormal, factory reset data and redo from step 5!
TWRP screen was up. I tapped on Reboot and it did not reboot because the battery was not enough charged however I saw that TWRP Menu this means TWRP was working so the phone will boot up once it is charged.
Now I plugged in charger and was happy to see the correct charging screen (refer below pic):
I would turn power switch Off and On it quicky to know the charging percentage.
When it reached 20% I started phone (obviously by long pressing power key and it booted up just fine).
I loved myself
Fix Method 2:
Remove the phone’s back cover.
Be careful while removing the back case as you could screw the finger print sensor.
Disconnect the battery connector from motherboard and reconnect it.
Do not turn on the phone. As turning On will again get you back to the same error screen.
Put the back cover on.
Connect charger. Do not turn phone On yet. Wait for 5 min.
Do not even touch the phone.
Now you need to know the percentage of charge so do not hit the power button yet instead locate the main switch to which your charger is connected. Quickly turn Off and On and look at phone it shows charging percentage.
Once charging percentage reached around 20% you can touch your phone and power it on and it should boot up fine. It should not take more than 5 min to boot up.
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Hi, friend. I have the same problem. But I don't even have a bootloader. When I log in, I just get a black screen.
I'm only using all caps in hopes that more people will see what i write while in sp flash tools if you hold down ctrl alt plus v it will enter into an advanced mode which gives you considerably more flashing options plus recognition options for the device and computer i've never seen anyone mention this advanced mode before it baffles me using this method of advanced mode is what got my phone to flash without an authorized account i hope this helps other people thank you
Sherfield41 said:
I'm only using all caps in hopes that more people will see what i write while in sp flash tools if you hold down ctrl alt plus v it will enter into an advanced mode which gives you considerably more flashing options plus recognition options for the device and computer i've never seen anyone mention this advanced mode before it baffles me using this method of advanced mode is what got my phone to flash without an authorized account i hope this helps other people thank you
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What version of my flash?
Geison Bourne said:
What version of my flash?
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I used file "SP_Flash_Tool-5.1924_Win.zip"
And once I ran the file using administrator privileges I press Ctrl alt + v to enter advanced mode be advised that yes my phone was hard bricked, no fastboot no recovery no vibration when holding power plus volume or minus volume I only had LED light when hooked up to computer I had to remove battery but it did flash completely without the need for activated or upgraded deep flash xiaomi account or whatever you call the account
Bro, my pc can't detect my phone without battery
Sherfield41 said:
I'm only using all caps in hopes that more people will see what i write while in sp flash tools if you hold down ctrl alt plus v it will enter into an advanced mode which gives you considerably more flashing options plus recognition options for the device and computer i've never seen anyone mention this advanced mode before it baffles me using this method of advanced mode is what got my phone to flash without an authorized account i hope this helps other people thank you
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Ok Bro I just entered that advanced mode in MiFlash Pro / SP Flash tool but what next, can you give us some little tutorial?
adrian1234a said:
Bro, my pc can't detect my phone without battery
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what version of windows are you using? Try not to get frustrated or offended from the questions I ask I'm just trying to figure out where you are and where your computer is as far as preparedness. What drivers did you install for detection of the phone? when you installed those drivers did you install them while your computer was booted into disable driver signature verification mode? When you have SP flash tools open also open device manager and move it to the side so you can see actions in real time. What happens when you plug in the phone while holding button combinations? Do you see any changes in the device manager? If so what com's come up? There should be at least 2 variantes each with a different port number/com possibly up to 4.
As far as what should be selected once you're in advanced mode for the SP flash tools that's impossible for me to give definite answer for every single computer due to setup variance, hardware implications, and even computer brand names that treat different devices unfairly. But obviously under configuration go to connection if your battery is connected then check with battery if you have disconnected the battery then check without battery sometimes USB 3 can cause issues with flashing if you only have USB 3 then try the full speed option instead of high speed.
kamyk70 said:
Ok Bro I just entered that advanced mode in MiFlash Pro / SP Flash tool but what next, can you give us some little tutorial?
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please be more specific with your questions and requests because I would be here all your long trying to type out every possible scenario with my own mind making the scenario so I'm happy to answer any questions but just please try to be more to the point don't be offended by that comment I'm just an a****** when it comes to trying to figure out how to say things politely.
what version of windows are you using? Try not to get frustrated or offended from the questions I ask I'm just trying to figure out where you are and where your computer is as far as preparedness. What drivers did you install for detection of the phone? when you installed those drivers did you install them while your computer was booted into disable driver signature verification mode? When you have SP flash tools open also open device manager and move it to the side so you can see actions in real time. What happens when you plug in the phone while holding button combinations? Do you see any changes in the device manager? If so what com's come up? There should be at least 2 variantes each with a different port number/com possibly up to 4.
As far as what should be selected once you're in advanced mode for the SP flash tools that's impossible for me to give definite answer for every single computer due to setup variance, hardware implications, and even computer brand names that treat different devices unfairly. But obviously under configuration go to connection if your battery is connected then check with battery if you have disconnected the battery then check without battery sometimes USB 3 can cause issues with flashing if you only have USB 3 then try the full speed option instead of high speed.
It won't work without an approved account ... absolutely ...
Hi there,
I am looking for some guidance on my bricked Pixel 6 Pro.
I transfered the data from my old pixel, but then decided to do a full flash to refresh. Downloaded the stock image from google, used the fastboot-all script to flash the phone, but as soon as it was done, I never reboot. my phone is looking completely dead since.
Attempt # 1
- black screen, with no sound to any actions of response to any key combination (power or volume keys).
- tried holding the power button for 60 secs, no response
- tried holding power and volume down, no response
- tried holding power and volume up, no response
- when I plug the phone on charge, no response. neither the charging display.
Atempt # 2
- Only time the phone shows some sign of life, is when I connect the phone to my PC, it makes a sound of detecting a device, but then instantly it get a disconnect sound, (in 2-3 sec).
- I tried holding the power button, while plugged in. it makes a sound of usb detection, (but no visual response on the phone) after holder for 30 secs, it makes another sound of usb detach.
- While I am experimentating with PC connection, I also tried fastboot reboot command, it only shows waiting for a device and nothing happens, either on the console or phone.
Not sure, if I have bricked the bootloader, and if yes, what can be done? Any guidance in this regards will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Call whoever you bought the phone from and do warranty claim.
I struggled with a soft bricked / bootlooping phone after removing Magisk. Although my phone at least booted to bootloader and a connection via fastboot was working, the factory images wouldn't flash properly. Google support couldn't help me and I thought I had to send it to repair.
In the end I could solve the issue by switching to the Android SDK 31. I know your case is different, because your phone is bricked worse than mine was, but you could give it a try.
Baumhouse said:
I struggled with a soft bricked / bootlooping phone after removing Magisk. Although my phone at least booted to bootloader and a connection via fastboot was working, the factory images wouldn't flash properly. Google support couldn't help me and I thought I had to send it to repair.
In the end I could solve the issue by switching to the Android SDK 31. I know your case is different, because your phone is bricked worse than mine was, but you could give it a try.
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rao_hamza said:
Hi there,
I am looking for some guidance on my bricked Pixel 6 Pro.
I transfered the data from my old pixel, but then decided to do a full flash to refresh. Downloaded the stock image from google, used the fastboot-all script to flash the phone, but as soon as it was done, I never reboot. my phone is looking completely dead since.
Attempt # 1
- black screen, with no sound to any actions of response to any key combination (power or volume keys).
- tried holding the power button for 60 secs, no response
- tried holding power and volume down, no response
- tried holding power and volume up, no response
- when I plug the phone on charge, no response. neither the charging display.
Atempt # 2
- Only time the phone shows some sign of life, is when I connect the phone to my PC, it makes a sound of detecting a device, but then instantly it get a disconnect sound, (in 2-3 sec).
- I tried holding the power button, while plugged in. it makes a sound of usb detection, (but no visual response on the phone) after holder for 30 secs, it makes another sound of usb detach.
- While I am experimentating with PC connection, I also tried fastboot reboot command, it only shows waiting for a device and nothing happens, either on the console or phone.
Not sure, if I have bricked the bootloader, and if yes, what can be done? Any guidance in this regards will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
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rao_hamza said:
Hi there,
I am looking for some guidance on my bricked Pixel 6 Pro.
I transfered the data from my old pixel, but then decided to do a full flash to refresh. Downloaded the stock image from google, used the fastboot-all script to flash the phone, but as soon as it was done, I never reboot. my phone is looking completely dead since.
Attempt # 1
- black screen, with no sound to any actions of response to any key combination (power or volume keys).
- tried holding the power button for 60 secs, no response
- tried holding power and volume down, no response
- tried holding power and volume up, no response
- when I plug the phone on charge, no response. neither the charging display.
Atempt # 2
- Only time the phone shows some sign of life, is when I connect the phone to my PC, it makes a sound of detecting a device, but then instantly it get a disconnect sound, (in 2-3 sec).
- I tried holding the power button, while plugged in. it makes a sound of usb detection, (but no visual response on the phone) after holder for 30 secs, it makes another sound of usb detach.
- While I am experimentating with PC connection, I also tried fastboot reboot command, it only shows waiting for a device and nothing happens, either on the console or phone.
Not sure, if I have bricked the bootloader, and if yes, what can be done? Any guidance in this regards will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
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Bootloader unlocked?
cultofluna said:
Bootloader unlocked?
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If I remeber correctly flashing factory images forces you to unlock the device. So yes, the bootloader of rao_hamza's device should be unlocked.
From memory you can revive it through QPST and orher Qualcomm utilities, however hard part is to get the files. the phone is too new and many shops dont have the unlock tools yet.
" While I am experimentating with PC connection, I also tried fastboot reboot command, it only shows waiting for a device and nothing happens, either on the console or phone. " - this is still good news, as phone is being detected by windows, try to install Qualcomm drivers and see if you can get it to boot into EDL. GOOD LUCK.
Pixel 6 uses Google's own new Tensor chip - so no Qualcomm tools
Like @Baumhouse I went through something similar. Two things for me: it took way longer to hold power and volume down than any other phone I've owned. I was seriously concerned I wasn't going to get there. Two, the factory images all made it to fastbootd and then failed all because I hadn't updated to the latest SDK.
Just throwing this out in hopes you don't have to send it back.
What @ridobe said. Make sure you're using the latest official Google Platform Tools (there's a link in my thread at the top of my signature below if you need it, or just Google for it). If I had a nickel every time someone didn't update the tools when they went to use them...
roirraW edor ehT said:
What @ridobe said. Make sure you're using the latest official Google Platform Tools (there's a link in my thread at the top of my signature below if you need it, or just Google for it). If I had a nickel every time someone didn't update the tools when they went to use them...
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This and a bad/wrong cable seem to be the most common culprits
ridobe said:
Like @Baumhouse I went through something similar. Two things for me: it took way longer to hold power and volume down than any other phone I've owned. I was seriously concerned I wasn't going to get there. Two, the factory images all made it to fastbootd and then failed all because I hadn't updated to the latest SDK.
Just throwing this out in hopes you don't have to send it back.
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Any idea how long you had to hold that button combinaiton? I tried longer, maybe 60 sec, but still no response from the phone.
tids2k said:
From memory you can revive it through QPST and orher Qualcomm utilities, however hard part is to get the files. the phone is too new and many shops dont have the unlock tools yet.
" While I am experimentating with PC connection, I also tried fastboot reboot command, it only shows waiting for a device and nothing happens, either on the console or phone. " - this is still good news, as phone is being detected by windows, try to install Qualcomm drivers and see if you can get it to boot into EDL. GOOD LUCK.
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What is EDL? and had the Google usb drivers installed, to get the fastboot working.
Baumhouse said:
I struggled with a soft bricked / bootlooping phone after removing Magisk. Although my phone at least booted to bootloader and a connection via fastboot was working, the factory images wouldn't flash properly. Google support couldn't help me and I thought I had to send it to repair.
In the end I could solve the issue by switching to the Android SDK 31. I know your case is different, because your phone is bricked worse than mine was, but you could give it a try.
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Yes, I don't know who to get into a bootloader in this situation, if that were working I would have some hope.
If you can get to the bootloader you can use google's flashing website, flash.android.com. I just use that to go back to stock, even with an unlocked bootloader.
pysklona said:
If you can get to the bootloader you can use google's flashing website, flash.android.com. I just use that to go back to stock, even with an unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks @pysklona. you are right, but the problem is I can't get into the bootloader. This is what I am seeking help for.
rao_hamza said:
Thanks @pysklona. you are right, but the problem is I can't get into the bootloader. This is what I am seeking help for.
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Sorry, misread the post.
@pysklona came here because I'm in the same boat, hard-bricked my device after running the flash-all script. Was using the most recent version of platform tools and the brand new cable that came with the phone.
Was getting the same result, attaching it to a windows pc makes the attached device chime, but disconnects after a few seconds. It came up first as "Setting up Pixel ROM Recovery". I let it sit overnight and now it doesn't auto-disconnect and I get a serial device under com3 on windows. Attaching it to macos gives me a "Pixel ROM Recovery" device. Despite "recovery" in the name, I think it's actually in EDL mode, not recovery mode. No devices come up for adb or fastboot on windows, linux or macos. Screen is completely blank no matter what.
Not being a Qualcomm chip makes this whole process from here a bit of an unknown, but will assume the process for recovery is more or less the same. Looking into QPST/MsmDownloadTool/OpenPST, although as pointed out, I'm not sure any of those tools will work since this isn't a qualcomm chip. MsmDownloadTool is for oneplus, but maybe something can be modded.
ootri said:
@pysklona came here because I'm in the same boat, hard-bricked my device after running the flash-all script. Was using the most recent version of platform tools and the brand new cable that came with the phone.
Was getting the same result, attaching it to a windows pc makes the attached device chime, but disconnects after a few seconds. It came up first as "Setting up Pixel ROM Recovery". I let it sit overnight and now it doesn't auto-disconnect and I get a serial device under com3 on windows. Attaching it to macos gives me a "Pixel ROM Recovery" device. Despite "recovery" in the name, I think it's actually in EDL mode, not recovery mode. No devices come up for adb or fastboot on windows, linux or macos. Screen is completely blank no matter what.
Not being a Qualcomm chip makes this whole process from here a bit of an unknown, but will assume the process for recovery is more or less the same. Looking into QPST/MsmDownloadTool/OpenPST, although as pointed out, I'm not sure any of those tools will work since this isn't a qualcomm chip. MsmDownloadTool is for oneplus, but maybe something can be modded.
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Thanks for sharing your experience. I just returned the device and got myself a new one.
anyways, i am not sure what is causing this hard brick. thats is something we all should be careful about it.
same thing here. pixel 6 from google store. magisk installed on the december update and i downgraded to the november one using the flash-all.bat script. phone reboots and am told the software is corrupt
reboot back into fastboot mode, run the script again. and get this software is corrupt message again
this time I cant' even boot into fastboot/bootloader mode. and plugging the phone into windows gives me the "pixel rom recovery" message
phone seems dead (black screen, not responding to hardware buttons)
any other solutions than to get it replaced?
Hmm, maybe plug it in to a PC via USB to supply it with power (maybe the battery is down) and just do a very long press of the power button - at least 30 seconds - until the phone starts up. If it does and isn't in fastboot you could try "Power-VolDown" to get into fastboot...
If it just doesn't react to all of this and waiting a bit (in case the battery was at 0% and needs some minimal charge) I think a replacement is the only way to go....
Enddo said:
same thing here. pixel 6 from google store. magisk installed on the december update and i downgraded to the november one using the flash-all.bat script. phone reboots and am told the software is corrupt
reboot back into fastboot mode, run the script again. and get this software is corrupt message again
this time I cant' even boot into fastboot/bootloader mode. and plugging the phone into windows gives me the "pixel rom recovery" message
phone seems dead (black screen, not responding to hardware buttons)
any other solutions than to get it replaced?
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You could try Official Google Android Flash Tool. It's merely another method of doing what you effectively tried, but from what I've read, it's helped some folks. Sadly, others have reported that the Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair hasn't been updated for the P6P yet.
If that doesn't help, hang in there. There are others in here who will likely have even better advice.
roirraW edor ehT said:
You could try Official Google Android Flash Tool. It's merely another method of doing what you effectively tried, but from what I've read, it's helped some folks. Sadly, others have reported that the Official Google Pixel Update and Software Repair hasn't been updated for the P6P yet.
If that doesn't help, hang in there. There are others in here who will likely have even better advice.
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appreciate the links. right now, I can't even get into fastboot/bootloader mode. so neither of those tools detect the phone.
@s3axel the battery definitely isn't low. I charged it up before all this specifically so that I know it had plenty of juice (was at 93% or something).
I'm thinking maybe after letting the battery die, charging it back up will let me boot into a special boot mode
but any other ideas, please, I'm all ears
Hi all,
i'm trying to access my broken phone (Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)) by adb. Sadly - the device wasn't never set to debug mode // developer mode enabled. The display is broken - completely - you can't see anything but the device is responding to hardware keys. I'm able to start and shutdown the device. In normal mode - the device is detected on my pc - but only in charging mode. I can't access the storage drives at all.
I tried to start the download mode (as far as google search helped) by
- turning the device off (pressing & hold power % vol down)
- just before it vibrates - release the keys and press & hold power + home + vol down
- waiting a short time
- pressing vol up
this should start the device in download mode - and i'm able to see it at the device manager in windows 10.
BUT - if i start ADB devices - it's not listed / nor i'm able to connect at all.
Do you have any idea whats wrong - what i'm doing wrong to get a grip on the device?
My plan is - to access the device via ADB and enable the debug / developer mode. Then - starting it up again and bridge the screen via scrcpy to my computer. Then - in theory - i would be able to access the device via scrcpy and setup the sync.
If somebody got any other idea how i can access the phone - please let me know. Please keep in mind - the touchscreen is not working at not all.
Thank for your feedback
FatBulldog
Hi, I am in a similar situation and just starting to scan this forum. Phone has ~8G of pics/vids etc. so if you find a solution that forgoes a screen replacement let me know.
Likewise. I bought a cheap USB-C to HDMI connector but it won't work on my SM-520F. I have an OTG and a USB keyboard does work but I can't see a picture so the keyboard is pretty pointless!
Is there any method of doubling the screen when you can't see it on the phone?
I wound up biting the bullet and buying a new screen.