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Hello, Friends, I wanted to unlock an LG G4 T-mobile for a customer with "Device unlock app"
after the flashing using LG Tools from z3x the phone now is a dead black screen. When I plugged into the computer I can hear the sounds it's connected but nothing is showing. Need help to turn it back on thanks. I can't even load in Download mode.
Thanks for any help.
umarmansare said:
Hello, Friends, I wanted to unlock an LG G4 T-mobile for a customer with "Device unlock app"
after the flashing using LG Tools from z3x the phone now is a dead black screen. When I plugged into the computer I can hear the sounds it's connected but nothing is showing. Need help to turn it back on thanks. I can't even load in Download mode.
Thanks for any help.
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Can you boot to recovery? Should be the power + volume down combo until the logo comes up.
Alternatively,
Have you installed ADB and fastboot drivers?
Can ADB see your device when you're plugged into the computer? Perhaps you can get into bootloader mode through ADB if so.
Connect LG G4 to your computer.
On the PC, access the Android SDK folder (download it if you don't have it).
There, open a command prompt window by pressing shift + right click on any blank area.
In the CMD window, execute the command " adb reboot bootloader " without quotes. If you haven't enabled USB debugging, you may be out of luck.
Tried but not working
Hello, Friend Thank you very much for your time and efforts while typing this to help me out. I did but still doesn't recognize took the owner. Technically the phone is dead.
umarmansare said:
Hello, Friend Thank you very much for your time and efforts while typing this to help me out. I did but still doesn't recognize took the owner. Technically the phone is dead.
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why you use flash tools.? you should ut use LGUP and KDZ file.
what is this app customer with "Device unlock app"
unlock what.??
umarmansare said:
Hello, Friends, I wanted to unlock an LG G4 T-mobile for a customer with "Device unlock app"
after the flashing using LG Tools from z3x the phone now is a dead black screen. When I plugged into the computer I can hear the sounds it's connected but nothing is showing. Need help to turn it back on thanks. I can't even load in Download mode.
Thanks for any help.
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1. Point us to that dubious unlock app please!
2. Very very often an issue occurs because a user do not use the correct commands or important error messages are thrown and the user do not show. So please write EXACTLY what you do. For example the exact command to proof the connection (e.g. "adb devices") and the exact result. easiest and best way is to just make a screenshot of anything.
3. Another example is how to you try to get into download mode? There are some guides which do not work so explain what you do always helps others to help you.
I use the following method:
Pull out battery
Plugin USB cable connected to the pc
Press vol Up and keep pressed while putting battery back in place
4. To avoid driver issues you should consider to use FWUL ( https://tinyurl.com/FWULatXDA ) for anything else then kdz flashing (this requires windows)
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steadfasterX said:
1. Point us to that dubious unlock app please!
2. Very very often an issue occurs because a user do not use the correct commands or important error messages are thrown and the user do not show. So please write EXACTLY what you do. For example the exact command to proof the connection (e.g. "adb devices") and the exact result. easiest and best way is to just make a screenshot of anything.
3. Another example is how to you try to get into download mode? There are some guides which do not work so explain what you do always helps others to help you.
I use the following method:
Pull out battery
Plugin USB cable connected to the pc
Press vol Up and keep pressed while putting battery back in place
4. To avoid driver issues you should consider to use FWUL ( https://tinyurl.com/FWULatXDA ) for anything else then kdz flashing (this requires windows)
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Sent from my LG-H815 using XDA Labs
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Hi, Thank you very much for taking your time and energy to answer me. I used Z3x to Factory the LG G4 (T-Mobile) I wanted to flash it by downgrading before to see if it could work. this is how I break the phone with the downgrading. So now the phone is not recognizing by the computer as Modem when I plugged in, I see it only as External Drive.
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Hi, Thank you very much for taking your time and energy to answer me. I used Z3x to Factory the LG G4 (T-Mobile) I wanted to flash it by downgrading before to see if it could work. this is how I break the phone with the downgrading. So now the phone is not recognizing by the computer as Modem when I plugged in, I see it only as External Drive.
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you cannot downgrade h811 it has antirollback. and in autoprime 20i thread says it bricks phone.. if it was on MM and flashed lower antirollback.
what is Z3x.???
I have an Xperia Play that I got off eBay (I know, I know, personal project - I do have another working one). Reported issue was that it wouldn't boot, but after messing with it, I found that it would 1/10 times if I pull the battery for a few seconds before trying. I was even able to flash a stock firmware again. However, the majority of the time, it won't boot into OS, fastboot, OR flash mode.
Here's why: QHSUSB_DLOAD
From my research, this basically means the bootloader is corrupt or somehow otherwise malfunctioning. When connected to a computer, it resolves to "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM3)" or whatever COM port it lands on, and it does this in fastboot and flash mode. Except for those rare instances where it acts like a normal phone.
I've spent most of the past couple of days digging around in forums, Google, and the Wayback Machine, trying to find a solution. Unfortunately, beyond trying a different computer and reinstalling drivers (both of which I have), the only solutions given are to use Omnius or s1tool/s2tool. They both seem to require payment for unlocking phones, which I don't need, but as far as I can tell should work fine for repairing the s1 boot, which I think is what I need to do. I've been following different guides that all say to remove the battery, connect the test points, and plug in the USB, but I can't get Omnius or the s-tools to work.
Is there any hope for this device? Can anyone who has gone through this before offer some suggestions? Alternatively, is there maybe a way I can just deal with the problem while still being able to use the phone without needing to pull the battery a bunch of times? The Xperia Play is still a great portable gaming system, so I'm hoping we'll be able to figure something out, as I know many other people are starting to acquire these from eBay and try to get them working, and may also run into this issue.
#metoo
I'm also having the same issue.
found this thread [Q] [Hardbricked]Xperia Play lifeless
CamillaHinchcliffe said:
Here's my problem, I wanted to flash a new ROM into my R800a but when I plugged it into my computer it detected the phone as a device called "Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008" and now it does not turn on anymore .
Searching around Google I found that it doesn't turn on because the "SEMCboot" or "Trim Area" is damaged, but I've no idea how to fix that on my own.
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And this one [How-to] Repair Damaged Bootloader + Trim Area [Red Led][Unknown Device]
Alejandrissimo said:
Sometimes we can brick our devices by a bad unlock, flashing process, or simply bad luck.
The phone doesn't turn on and there is a Red Led Of Death when pressing power button. Even with a GREEN led when we plug the phone with back key pressed the computer detect the phone as "unknown device" so there is no chance to get fixed by Flashtool or SEUS/PC Companion.
Well this problem normally means that the bootloader is broken or damaged. So, in order to fix it we need to write a new SEMCboot and after this we were able to flash a full and fresh firmware with flashtool and unbrick our Xperia.
This process like unlocking process requires SETool dongle/box and a paperclip to make a testpoint to put the phone in flash mode and be able to write the SEMCBoot.
I can help to anyone with a bricked Xperia Arc/Play/Neo/Pro just make send me a PM.
Like unlocking process you will need this 3 programs:
SETool software for unlocking
USB Over network client for remote dongle
Teamviewer client for remote support and guide
THIS PROCESS IS FREE
anyway if you want me to buy a Dr. Peper just
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And finally, I found this thread in the Xperia SP forum [Guide]Zeus Flash Or qhsusb_dload Solved!!!!!
Almas008 said:
Thanks to mr @the_laser!!!!
Now those who have their phones in qhsusb or zeus flash device can revive their xperia sp to life back....!!!!!
Download attachement and run s1tool and click flash...
select attached sin file set and folow instructions....
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And also this thread S1 boot download driver.
Some of these fixes and threads are old/outdated, so I dont know what will work Ive already started to use some of the tips last night. I have found out that my phone does get detected as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008" but that's as far as Ive gotten. Please read the threads and tell me what you find out, or try that works
I've already been through those threads, and several more like them. The immediate answer is to contact Alejandrissimo, but they've been MIA for years now. I shot them an email the other day, but I don't expect to hear back.
Things I've tried:
Xperia Companion (PC Companion) - doesn't recognize device
SEUS (Sony Ericsson Updater Service) - discontinued, can't connect to servers
S1tool testpoint method - doesn't recognize that a device is connected
Omnius - doesn't recognize that a device is connected
Flashing stock the one time I could get it to boot into flashmode
It looks like this method stands a good chance of working, but it requires an "APPSW .sin_file_set" file, which I haven't been able to acquire for the Xperia Play. From Googling around, it seems that's the blob file that gets downloaded when you get an OTA update or when using XperiFirm (which no longer gives Xperia Play as an option), but all I can find are recompiled *.ftf files. Those files do contain a bunch of *.sin files, but comparing the contents to what you find in a *.sin_file_set file, is too different; the latter has a different folder structure and a bunch of XML files that provide information to the phone. I'm not sure exactly just how necessary that structure is and I couldn't find a guide on recreating a *.sin_file_set file, just how to decrypt one to convert to FTF.
If you click that link to the tutorial for that process, you can download a *.sin_file_set for a different model of phone to see what it should look like.
Of course now I just stumbled on a guide to convert FTF back... I will have to try that.
EDIT: Okay, I grabbed the s1tool from that link and disabled my antivirus before using it. Did the testpoint procedure as described, and got this error:
llbug: [] open error: "The system cannot find the path specified"
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That might be because the bootloader is still locked. If I can get it to let me into fastboot, I may be able to change that.
EDIT 2: Got it into fastboot, verified the bootloader is locked. Ran the unlock command, but it failed. Tried doing it through s1boot and got the same error as before. Guessing there isn't anything else I can do at this point.
EDIT 3: Forgot to mention the process I tried before was with an FTF, since I discovered S1tool will use those after all (I used the version from that website I linked to). I still need to recompile a sin_file_set version and try that. In the meantime, I did actually receive a response back from Alejandrissimo, so we'll see where that goes and I'll report back.
Hello guys,
I'm using my 3T carefully as a media device just at home. But suddenly I couldn't control my system anymore. I could swipe and open settings, but couldn't turn on WiFi or start any app. So I restarted my phone but it never booted. Screen is completely black and even charging leds doesn't work anymore. I can't access TWRP recovery. I used the button combinations ... Nothing! But when I connect my phone to my computer windows plays the typical sound like when you plug in an USB stick. Windows sayed once that the connected device is buggy and cannot be detected. Nothing more. When I reconnect no more message or pop up again.
Has anyone any idea? Thanks a lot!
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Hello guys,
Screen unit is completely dead. It even doesn't show a charging led anymore. I can't access TWRP recovery. I used the button combinations ... Nothing! But when I connect to the computer windows registers my phone by playing the 'connected sound'. But nothing more. Has anyone any idea or know where I can discuss my issue? Thanks a lot!
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That's weird. Sounds like your screen (if not more parts) died. Hardware issue? Water damage? Might be better to contact a repair center since if you can't even access recovery I doubt the problem is related to LOS. Never happened on my 3T over the 4 years I've had it, though it's had its fair share of damage.
knpk13 said:
That's weird. Sounds like your screen (if not more parts) died. Hardware issue? Water damage? Might be better to contact a repair center since if you can't even access recovery I doubt the problem is related to LOS. Never happened on my 3T over the 4 years I've had it, though it's had its fair share of damage.
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But before my restart I could use the screen it just looks like something in the system doesn't work: could type on apps and settings, it just doesn't open or pop back. And the charging led is not part of the screen unit as I know.... If I could take out the battery I would do it. It often works in other phones. But I don't have tools here for my 3T. :/
knpk13 said:
That's weird. Sounds like your screen (if not more parts) died. Hardware issue? Water damage? Might be better to contact a repair center since if you can't even access recovery I doubt the problem is related to LOS. Never happened on my 3T over the 4 years I've had it, though it's had its fair share of damage.
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But before my restart I could use the screen it just looks like something in the system doesn't work: could type on apps and settings, it just doesn't open or pop back. And the charging led is not part of the screen unit as I know.... If I could take out the battery I would do it. It often works in other phones. But I don't have tools here for my 3T. :/
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Hello guys,
I've got an issue and don't know if it belongs to the build or not. I'm on the last build with my 3T and today after charging my phone I couldn't turn on WiFi or start any app. It just didn't open. So I restated my phone but it never booted. Screen unit is completely dead. It even doesn't show a charging led anymore. I can't access TWRP recovery. I used the button combinations ... Nothing! But when I connect to the computer windows registers my phone by playing the 'connected sound'. But nothing more. Has anyone any idea or know where I can discuss my issue? Thanks a lot!
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Sounds to me like an hardware error involving (but not necessarily limited to) emmc access. That would explain, why the parts still in ram (like homescreen) were still working but apps won't start anymore, as well as the blank screen on device startup (even the logo needs emmc access to read the logo partition).
Try unbricking (I'm afraid your pc won't find the device, if my guess is correct), if that fails: rma or repair center.
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Has anyone any idea or know where I can discuss my issue? Thanks a lot!
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You need to be more spesific about the connected sounds, does it shows up on device manager or else, in detail (with SS/photos etc to prevent misjudge)
150208 said:
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You need to be more spesific about the connected sounds, does it shows up on device manager or else, in detail (with SS/photos etc to prevent misjudge)
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Thanks, I'll create a post there. Just one more post here:
I used this phone just carefully at home as a media device. So this brick came totally out of nowhere. When I connect my bricked 3T now to my computer it makes the typical sound like when you plug in an USB stick. Windows sayed once that the connected device is buggy and cannot be detected. Nothing more. When I reconnect no more pop up again.
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I'll create a post there.
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When you've created that post ask the moderators to move this complete conversation from this thread to the newly created on in the help forum, please. This helps to keep this thread readable and searcheble.
For your trouble: if you can't boot rom, recovery nor fastboot mode, it doesn't make sense to debug the usb connection: what should the pc connect to if none of the three is bootable? There is just nothing up to connect to. That's why I recommended unbrick tool - if that fails rma or go to a repair center.
Hello guys,
I'm using my 3T carefully as a media device just at home. But suddenly I couldn't control my system anymore. I could swipe and open settings, but couldn't turn on WiFi or start any app. So I restarted my phone but it never booted. Screen is completely black and even charging leds doesn't work anymore. I can't access TWRP recovery. I used the button combinations ... Nothing! But when I connect my phone to my computer windows plays the typical sound like when you plug in an USB stick. Windows sayed once that the connected device is buggy and cannot be detected. Nothing more. When I reconnect no more message or pop up again.
Has anyone any idea? Thanks a lot!
Post SS of the device manager after connecting the phone to the PC
150208 said:
Post SS of the device manager after connecting the phone to the PC
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It doesn't make sense to debug the pc conmection: if neither recovery, fastboot mode nor rom is bootable, there is nothing up and running the pc can connect to (maybe unbrick tool can still access the msm hardware directly, but that's not sure - confirmation is still missing from @slev!n). I'm writing this the second time.
If none of recovery, fastboot mode nor rom is bootable, the last resource before rma or repair center is unbrick tool. I'm writing this the third time!
@slev!n: please ask the moderators to move the existing conversation to thos from the los16 thread here. If all postings have moved, ask the moderators to move this thread from op3/help to op3t/help.
@nvertigo67 I wanted to do so and was searching how to contact moderators but couldn't find it in my XDA app. Maybe someone can give me a hint? I'm kind of new on xda... Thanks!
@150208 And as I wrote: it's not possible to get any kind of message on windows anymore. Just the sound appears when I connect and disconnect.
@nvertigo67 I was also following your advice to use the unbrick tool. I followed the steps on oneplus forum:
https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/guide-oneplus-3-3t-unbrick.531047/
When it comes to the integrity check windows doesn't accept "TESTSIGNING ON". And so windows doesn't recognise my phone in the device manager for the next steps.
And I guess RMA or repair centres are super expensive. I don't know if it's worth it? I thought about buying a device with a broken screen on eBay and try to change the motherboard...
Log in with a web browser locate each posting of the comversation. For each posting in question use the little triangle icon at the botom on the left side, report each posting, set non-urgent and pit the link of this thread together with something like "Please move this posting to the linked thread, thanx in advance".
For disabling driver signature enforcement try method 2. from this post: http://maxedtech.com/about-testmode/
Most of tbe time xda postings are more reliable and more current then the Oneplus forums: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/op3-collection-unbrick-tools-t3896722, https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/op3-collection-unbrick-tools-t3896722
slev!n said:
[MENTION=4405529]i thought about buying a device with a broken screen on eBay and try to change the motherboard...
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If you already have a thought why do you keep asked here though? If you want another possible solution, at least put an effort to provide the information needed when asked by the one who tried to help you
I'm not into a guessing games, so i'm out
nvertigo67 said:
It doesn't make sense to debug the pc conmection: if neither recovery, fastboot mode nor rom is bootable, there is nothing up and running the pc can connect to (maybe unbrick tool can still access the msm hardware directly, but that's not sure - confirmation is still missing from @slev!n). I'm writing this the second time.
If none of recovery, fastboot mode nor rom is bootable, the last resource before rma or repair center is unbrick tool. I'm writing this the third time!
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There are 2 possible reason when the phone is not detected by the computer, driver or hw problem.
To know it i need to look at the device manager status
If it's hw problem, i'll try not to jump on MB conclussion yet, since there are still another possible reason
When talking about MSM, you need to make sure it's available first on the device manager
Otherwise, it's a waste of data for downloading the tool in these human malware days
Oh yes, the msm guide is quite lag behind. You don't need to boot into test mode anymore with the current driver for qualcomm
I flashed a lot qualcomm devices with w10 without the need to boot into test mode
150208 said:
There are 2 possible reason when the phone is not detected by the computer, driver or hw problem.
To know it i need to look at the device manager status
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True, if only "win is not detecting the device" is known. Since we know much more (neither rom, recovery nor fastboot mode are bootable), the debugging of the usb driver doesn't make sense. The msm tool uses it's own drivers to detect the hardware BEFORE one of the three is booted. If the msm tool has unbricked the device and booting recovery, rom and/or fastboot, you can start debugging the "nprmal" qc usb drivers, if still necessary.
For the costs of rma: maybe it's expensive - maybe oneplus will be obliging... Since you don't relay on the device as your daily driver, you can ask for an estimate of costs - so you can decide if it's worth the costs.
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True, if only "win is not detecting the device" is known. Since we know much more (neither rom, recovery nor fastboot mode are bootable), the debugging of the usb driver doesn't make sense. The msm tool uses it's own drivers to detect the hardware BEFORE one of the three is booted. If the msm tool has unbricked the device and booting recovery, rom and/or fastboot, you can start debugging the "nprmal" qc usb drivers, if still necessary.
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Wait, I fail to see your explanation in line with mine. I want to start debug it on the windows side, but you seems to see it on the phone side.
Do you realize there are cases where everything is black/nothing responding but it's still detected by computer? That when emmc is corrupt, but repairable if you format it.
150208 said:
Do you realize there are cases where everything is black/nothing responding but it's still detected by computer? That when emmc is corrupt, but repairable if you format it.
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If neither fastboot mode nor recovery is bootable, you need the msm interface to refprmat somethimg on emmc. In other words: if there's no recovery nor fastboot, you can't utilize adb or fastboot to reformat or to fix the partition table. You need something to connect to to do the fixing, but without recovery or fastboot, there is nothing adb or fastboot can conmect to, no matter of the driver status on the pc/win side. Once this is fixed (at least fastboot mode is up again) you can utilize the "normal" usb connection again.
What do you want to do with the usb connection, if neither fastboot mode nor recovery is up amd running? What is your suggested next step, if the device is recognized? What should the pc recognize if neither fastboot nor adb os an option? Which command or procedure will fix the emmc?
nvertigo67 said:
If neither fastboot mode nor recovery is bootable, you need the msm interface to refprmat somethimg on emmc.
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Yes, there are other tools but i'm not gonna bother since it's paid
nvertigo67 said:
In other words: if there's no recovery nor fastboot, you can't utilize adb or fastboot to reformat or to fix the partition table. You need something to connect to to do the fixing, but without recovery or fastboot, there is nothing adb or fastboot can conmect to, no matter of the driver status on the pc/win side.
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This is the part where you're incorrect. There are 4 status when a device plugged into the pc.
1. detected and driver is loaded
2. detected and driver isn't loaded
3. detected but not recognized
4. no sign at all
1 and 2 is sw problem, 3 and 4 is hw problem
In order for MSM to do it's job, you need to have either problem no 1 or 2 with qualcomm qloader 9008 driver already or later detected in devmanager
So it's important to know the driver status
OP states there was sounds coming then nothing, which mean it's either 2 or 3, more like 3 but again i repeating myself i don't like guessing games
I don't understand the part why you're explaining/asking about fastboot recovery or etc, his phone is on dead state, nothing-literally-no sign of life unless he plug it to the pc and then it making sounds for the first time,
Why do you even bother thinking about it?
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Which command or procedure will fix the emmc?
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No procedure will fixed his phone since there are no enough information
I think your other question should be already answered. If else, i don't know what to say anymore.
150208 said:
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In other words: if there's no recovery nor fastboot, you can't utilize adb or fastboot to reformat or to fix the partition table. You need something to connect to to do the fixing, but without recovery or fastboot, there is nothing adb or fastboot can conmect to, no matter of the driver status on the pc/win side.
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This is the part where you're incorrect.
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If so, please explain how you can format a partition or fix the partition table if neither fastboot mode nor recovery (or a rooted system for that matter) is bootable.
@slev!n: please give a screenshot of the device manager to @150208. I'm too curious to learn how to fix a broken emmc without recovery nor fastboot mode.
Thank you so far!
I dont want to bother someone. Just thinking about further options thats why I wrote my thought about replacing the motherboard down.
I 'm in test mode now and I did this:
"Step 4 :- Press the power button for 40 seconds to turn off the phone.
Step 5 :- Press only volume up button for a few seconds and while keeping it pressed,connect your phone to PC.Keep volume up pressed till your device shows in device manager as [Unknown Device,QHUSB_BULK (under Unknown Devices) or Qualcomm HS USB (under COMs and Ports)]."
But no device is listet in my device manager. But in msmtool my phone is connected. Does it mean I cann't continue with this tool somehow?
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But no device is listet in my device manager. But in msmtool my phone is connected. Does it mean I cann't continue with this tool somehow?
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The pic is from msm tool, not the device manager. No unknown device in device manager?
Having searched far and wide for a solution for my problem (and stumbling across the fact that it is great that the ZUK Z2 is really not brickable) I wonder if there is not one...?
I was simply attempting to flash the Lineage rom (coming from AEX) but kepy getting an Error 7 (if I remember correctly), which is apparently fairly common, but for which none of the proposed solutions was working for me.
It was suggested to carry out a FULL WIPE (so I did this, including internal storage).
I then installed an alternative recovery mode to TWRP (the current one), without actually removing TWRP...so possible conflict here...?
So:
There is currently no OS on phone
I can open my phone in fastboot mode
Impossible to open recovery mode (which is the real killer)
Impossible to get phone recognised as external drive (and hence modify what is on it) - I can get it recognised by the device manager but only as QL.... not my actual phone
Impossible to communicate with phone through adb (logic, since phone not recognised
Since I cannot communicate with the phone in any way OR get the phone into recovery mode, my hands are tied as I see it...I really don't know what can be done from here :crying:
If anyone has any idea of how my phone could be saved, your help would be VERY MUCH appreciated
Thank you in advance for any feedback at all.
Charlie
chazhammer said:
Having searched far and wide for a solution for my problem (and stumbling across the fact that it is great that the ZUK Z2 is really not brickable) I wonder if there is not one...?
I was simply attempting to flash the Lineage rom (coming from AEX) but kepy getting an Error 7 (if I remember correctly), which is apparently fairly common, but for which none of the proposed solutions was working for me.
It was suggested to carry out a FULL WIPE (so I did this, including internal storage).
I then installed an alternative recovery mode to TWRP (the current one), without actually removing TWRP...so possible conflict here...?
So:
There is currently no OS on phone
I can open my phone in fastboot mode
Impossible to open recovery mode (which is the real killer)
Impossible to get phone recognised as external drive (and hence modify what is on it) - I can get it recognised by the device manager but only as QL.... not my actual phone
Impossible to communicate with phone through adb (logic, since phone not recognised
Since I cannot communicate with the phone in any way OR get the phone into recovery mode, my hands are tied as I see it...I really don't know what can be done from here :crying:
If anyone has any idea of how my phone could be saved, your help would be VERY MUCH appreciated
Thank you in advance for any feedback at all.
Charlie
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Which recovery comes when you choose recovery option when you choose recovery by pressing start when phone is powering on before zuk logo..
You can use cable method (by shorting cable and going to edl mode) and qpst to safety.
sanjay.2704 said:
Which recovery comes when you choose recovery option when you choose recovery by pressing start when phone is powering on before zuk logo..
You can use cable method (by shorting cable and going to edl mode) and qpst to safety.
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Thank you very much for your suggestion, Sanjay, it is very much appreciated :good:
When I choose recovery, everything just "hangs" - black screen that doesn't go anywhere (that's why I thought that maybe there was some kind of conflict, where the phone didn't know how to chose between the two options perhaps (pure specuclation!)
I have tried the solution you suggest, but it didn't work for me.
I will re-attempt this an extra ten times or so (you never know) just in case, and let you know how things go.
This one:
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/reboot-to-edl9008-modetotally-bricked-t3720932)
OK, so still no luck...
I used a method to use some tinfoil in the usb to get the device recognised in the device manager - it appears as => Android Device >> ShenQi Composite ADB Interface
The phone is in fastboot mode at this stage.
However, in ADB still no recognition of the phone
When entering "adb devices" I get "List of devices attached" and then blank
If I try "fastboot oem edl" I get < waiting for device >
"Adb reboot edl" gives me => "error: device not found"d
So essentially it still comes down to the fact that my device is not detected...although strangely there are signs of life in device manager (although I don't know what ShenQi Composite ADB Interface refers to ???)
Alternatively I see that it is possible to actually buy an EDL cable from China or something (https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/qualcomm-phone-edl-mode/)
This appears to be restricted to other devices, but similar issue:
https://www.xda-developers.com/exploit-qualcomm-edl-xiaomi-oneplus-nokia/
Other devices can also use what’s known as a “deep flash” cable, which is a special cable with certain pins shorted to tell the system to instead boot into EDL mode. Old Xiaomi devices can utilize this method, along with the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. Other devices will also boot into EDL mode when they fail to verify the SBL.
Does anyone know if this would actually work with an EDL cable approach???
Any other ideas out there?
I'd be willing to give someone some money if they were able to work through this issue with me, if they think that there is a solution here..else the phone is just spare parts :-/
Thank you in advance,
Charlie
For a little added information, the other recovery was: TWRP Red Wolf
(https://zukfans.eu/community/thread...r-image-error-7-installing-a-custom-rom.8347/)
While flashing this with TWRP there was an option to flash to.... I don't remember the options and can no longer consult to check, BUT at 2am, about to give up, and not knowing exactly what to select, I selected about 3 options at this stage
I believe there were something like 5 options and I selected "boot" I think, plus..?
Very stupid of course and obviously I was too confident in not creating a problem that couldn't be solved!
I have been playing around with flashing ROMs etc for the last 10 years, over 3/4 different devices and despite having read all the warnings, since over this time I have never had any issues, I kind of considered it to be almost impossible to get into a situation where things are irretrievable...so my comuppance :-/
Again, if anyone has any ideas, I would greatly appreciate
chazhammer said:
OK, so still no luck...
I used a method to use some tinfoil in the usb to get the device recognised in the device manager - it appears as => Android Device >> ShenQi Composite ADB Interface
The phone is in fastboot mode at this stage.
However, in ADB still no recognition of the phone
When entering "adb devices" I get "List of devices attached" and then blank
If I try "fastboot oem edl" I get < waiting for device >
"Adb reboot edl" gives me => "error: device not found"d
So essentially it still comes down to the fact that my device is not detected...although strangely there are signs of life in device manager (although I don't know what ShenQi Composite ADB Interface refers to ???)
Alternatively I see that it is possible to actually buy an EDL cable from China or something (https://www.magnetforensics.com/blog/qualcomm-phone-edl-mode/)
This appears to be restricted to other devices, but similar issue:
https://www.xda-developers.com/exploit-qualcomm-edl-xiaomi-oneplus-nokia/
Other devices can also use what’s known as a “deep flash” cable, which is a special cable with certain pins shorted to tell the system to instead boot into EDL mode. Old Xiaomi devices can utilize this method, along with the Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. Other devices will also boot into EDL mode when they fail to verify the SBL.
Does anyone know if this would actually work with an EDL cable approach???
Any other ideas out there?
I'd be willing to give someone some money if they were able to work through this issue with me, if they think that there is a solution here..else the phone is just spare parts :-/
Thank you in advance,
Charlie
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Edl cable approach would work for you.. Here is the thread guide for you..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/how-to/deep-flash-revive-zuk-z2-hard-brick-t3577146..
Also I would suggest to stick to official twrp as that's more stable as compared to redwolf..
Hit thanks if it helps.
Thank you again Sanjay.
I have ordered a new lead (to cut open and attempt this intervention)!
I will let you know how I get on.
OK, I have done the cable trick and PORTS shows up in the device manager as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM5)", which seems to correspond with what was needed.
What should I do next exactly ?
The phone no longer actually shows any signs of life - I hope this is normal
chazhammer said:
OK, I have done the cable trick and PORTS shows up in the device manager as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008 (COM5)", which seems to correspond with what was needed.
What should I do next exactly ?
The phone no longer actually shows any signs of life - I hope this is normal
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You can go ahead with qfil now.. You should see same port in qfil as well.
Once qpst is completed phone should boot up..
After some issues with the Sahara error (needed to update to edl mode and press download immediately) I finally managed to flash back to stock ROM
Thank you for all of your help!!!
Yes, after a mistake of mine my phone is now bricked with the message on the screen: device is corrupt; means I also can't get into fastboot mode anymore.
I recently switched to Linux (mint) and have little experience here, I'm also not a computer nerd.
Does anyone know if or how it is possible to unbrick my device under Linux? Alternatively I would still have an old Mac.
The Internet search has really brought nothing. Am grateful for any help.
I had the same issue once.
How I fixed it was I got it into fastboot mode, I then switched slots...
If your phone is set to active on the wrong slot it will show that it is corrupt...
I'm not sure if this is your exact situation but if it is hopefully this will help.. Cheers
TENlll423 said:
I had the same issue once.
How I fixed it was I got it into fastboot mode, I then switched slots...
If your phone is set to active on the wrong slot it will show that it is corrupt...
I'm not sure if this is your exact situation but if it is hopefully this will help.. Cheers
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Thanks. The thing is, I don´t know, how I come out of this "corrupt device mode" into fastboot mode. My case is, that I wanted to lock the bootloader; than this happened... I neither know how to get into fastboot mode, neither what to do next....
Flying Fox said:
Thanks. The thing is, I don´t know, how I come out of this "corrupt device mode" into fastboot mode. My case is, that I wanted to lock the bootloader; than this happened... I neither know how to get into fastboot mode, neither what to do next....
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Hold all three buttons in and it should boot to fastboot mode takes like 10 to 15 sec.
That happened to my friend he tried to lock his phone and it ended up in the same situation..
So he typed in "OEM unlock" cuz it was halfway locked or bricked however you want to look at it. Lol
Then type "fastboot devices" and so on.....,
I know you can type in "fastboot getvar all"
That will show you the current slot you're in..
Then enter "fastboot set_active a or b"
That will get you on the slot that you should be able to boot into no problem...
You could try making a virtual machine, load Windows into it and try the normal MSM tool? Hopefully the USB passthrough would work:
OP9Pro - Repository of MSM Unbrick Tools (TMO, EU, GLO, IN)
By using these tools, you accept full responsibility for your actions. Your warranty is void should you run any of these utilities without OnePlus support present. I am not responsible for bricks, fires, nuclear war, etc. If you modified any...
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TENlll423 said:
Hold all three buttons in and it should boot to fastboot mode takes like 10 to 15 sec.
That happened to my friend he tried to lock his phone and it ended up in the same situation..
So he typed in "OEM unlock" cuz it was halfway locked or bricked however you want to look at it. Lol
Then type "fastboot devices" and so on.....,
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Tried this for so many times.. never worked... until u messaged me, thx..
Anyway still no success
TENlll423 said:
I know you can type in "fastboot getvar all"
That will show you the current slot you're in..
Then enter "fastboot set_active a or b"
That will get you on the slot that you should be able to boot into no problem...
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Thanks so much, but unfortunately it says: device doesn´t support....
djsubterrain said:
You could try making a virtual machine, load Windows into it and try the normal MSM tool? Hopefully the USB passthrough would work:
OP9Pro - Repository of MSM Unbrick Tools (TMO, EU, GLO, IN)
By using these tools, you accept full responsibility for your actions. Your warranty is void should you run any of these utilities without OnePlus support present. I am not responsible for bricks, fires, nuclear war, etc. If you modified any...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thx, but I think I will loose guaranty after using the tool. And I don´t know how to create a virtual machine... sounds crazy..
In worst case I will send my phone back and let it "repair".
Thanks to everybody.. nice to see how many people want to help
Keep asking around just because it's on that devices corrupt screen does not mean your phone is bricked my phone has been like that probably three different times and I've always recovered it..
Flying Fox said:
Thanks. The thing is, I don´t know, how I come out of this "corrupt device mode" into fastboot mode. My case is, that I wanted to lock the bootloader; than this happened... I neither know how to get into fastboot mode, neither what to do next....
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I'm case this happens in the future you can split your hard drive into two partitionss and choose which os to boot when you restart. Can you get into edl?
Thanks everybody, just saw ur answers. Found my old notebook with windows 7 and linux dualboot today and tried via MSM-Tool. "Device not found". Somehow I was not able to install Qualcom drivers which could be the reason for.
Reason for bricking was my own fault. Somehow the unlock slider in the developer settings was on off and greyed out (after factory reset). Then I did the mistake in fastboot mode to type "fastboot oem lock".. U should never do this .. but I don´t know if I have any chance to get it to run in this case....
Flying Fox said:
Thx, but I think I will loose guaranty after using the tool. And I don´t know how to create a virtual machine... sounds crazy..
In worst case I will send my phone back and let it "repair".
Thanks to everybody.. nice to see how many people want to help
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The MSM Tool does NOT void your warranty. OnePlus has confirmed this a few times. It's what they provide in the direst of circumstances but a lot of people just use it now to perform a "complete reset" back to factory settings. It should always work because it uses the primary Qualcomm bootloader.
If your phone is not being recognised then it's likely because driver signing is enabled so Windows is not recognising the EDL drivers.
Check my post here for more info : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/completely-bricked-someone-help.4298085/post-85251113
djsubterrain said:
The MSM Tool does NOT void your warranty. OnePlus has confirmed this a few times. It's what they provide in the direst of circumstances but a lot of people just use it now to perform a "complete reset" back to factory settings. It should always work because it uses the primary Qualcomm bootloader.
If your phone is not being recognised then it's likely because driver signing is enabled so Windows is not recognising the EDL drivers.
Check my post here for more info : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/completely-bricked-someone-help.4298085/post-85251113
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Late answer due to personal reasons. Thanks for that info. But on my older notebook I´ve still windows 7. Try to find a solution or bring the device back when I´m "fit" again. Thx anyway!!!
EDIT: Problem solved. Couldn´t boot into the EDL-mode, therefore my phone was not recognized. Getting there was a little tricky because the display remained black... that I could not even notice that the phone was already in EDL mode,.In the end but great thanks.