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Seems like my sister got her Wave bricked. Actually, she didnt do anything with it. Its just that the handset is stuck in a boot-loop. So my plan was to reflash FW. I can enter download mode. But when i connect it to a computer, it only gives the error message that the usb device has malfunctioned. I already tried my desktop and my laptop. Anything else I might want to try? Kinda lost here
dabrain23 said:
Seems like my sister got her Wave bricked. Actually, she didnt do anything with it. Its just that the handset is stuck in a boot-loop. So my plan was to reflash FW. I can enter download mode. But when i connect it to a computer, it only gives the error message that the usb device has malfunctioned. I already tried my desktop and my laptop. Anything else I might want to try? Kinda lost here
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Try to install Kies for the drivers.
Download any firmware you want and flash it.
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Well, i have Kies already installed together with newest USB drivers. Still, it says that the USB device is not recognized because it has malfunctioned or so ...
My LG E980 is bricked. I can access download mode and that is it! I am unable to boot into recovery,
and the hard reset screen simply sits there forever. My computer only recognizes my device as an "unknown usb device."
I'm unsure what can be done about this, but I feel like this is better than the infamous QHSUB icon displayed when the device cannot be recovered.
Does anyone have a remedy for this problem?? I have GOT to fix this phone and can't afford to Jtag the device, but I'm losing hope that this is possible, PLEASE help. :crying:
Have you installed the LG drivers for your pc and tried the unbrick method?
Yeah dude there's an unbrick method. If this doesn't work just sell the phone on Ebay. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
There is never a time when this device cant be recovered. even the qhusb is a fairly simple fix. ill go ahead and make a sdcard boot image tonight. do you have a 32gb sdcard? (or larger) and an sdcard reader, if you have those two things i can make an unbrick.img that you flash toi the sdcard and put in the non-booting phone and it will get you to download mode/recovery mode. ill have to check out what partitions are where as i dont wish to include my efs along with it all .
twill1987 said:
My LG E980 is bricked. I can access download mode and that is it! I am unable to boot into recovery,
and the hard reset screen simply sits there forever. My computer only recognizes my device as an "unknown usb device."
I'm unsure what can be done about this, but I feel like this is better than the infamous QHSUB icon displayed when the device cannot be recovered.
Does anyone have a remedy for this problem?? I have GOT to fix this phone and can't afford to Jtag the device, but I'm losing hope that this is possible, PLEASE help. :crying:
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Happened to me.
1. With the phone on download mode and plugged in the computer; uninstall the unknown device on your computer using device manager. The computer should try to get the drivers for your phone.
2. If it doesn't. Repeat step one and install the drivers first.
That worked for me hopefully I'll work for you.
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riki126 said:
Have you installed the LG drivers for your pc and tried the unbrick method?
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Yes I tried that. The drivers won't install. I even used another windows 8 computer my roommate has and switched out
the usb cables, still came back "unknown device"
shabbypenguin said:
There is never a time when this device cant be recovered. even the qhusb is a fairly simple fix. ill go ahead and make a sdcard boot image tonight. do you have a 32gb sdcard? (or larger) and an sdcard reader, if you have those two things i can make an unbrick.img that you flash toi the sdcard and put in the non-booting phone and it will get you to download mode/recovery mode. ill have to check out what partitions are where as i dont wish to include my efs along with it all .
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I do have a 16gb sd card, but I can pick up at 32 gb sd at my local best buy. I have an Asus laptop running windows 8 and it has an SD card reader. I am a little confused (semi-noob) as to how this will work because my phone will boot up, and the led changes colors on the home button for about 4 seconds and then the light stops flashing. The phone is stuck on the LG boot screen, and there is no way out of it but to pull the battery or to reset with power button. Of course no recovery as previously mentioned. I really just want to get back to stock, but I can't manage to get both the windows 8 computers I've tried to detect the phone in download mode. Ever since I switched to the Candykat rom 4.4 the computer wasn't able to recognize the phone, even when the phone was fully functional inside the rom.
I have tried it on my dads windows 7 laptop as well with no dice. Instaled LG drivers, uninstalled LG Drivers, uninstalled device from the Device Manager. I've done everything I could think of. I previously was in a Philz touch recovery, but every rom I tried to flash wouldn't work. I tried to flash another recovery from inside it and then the device bricked like it is now. What a head ache. If you think this method would work, I am more than willing to try it, just unfamiliar with what I need to do on my end.
Okay
stulzerl said:
Happened to me.
1. With the phone on download mode and plugged in the computer; uninstall the unknown device on your computer using device manager. The computer should try to get the drivers for your phone.
2. If it doesn't. Repeat step one and install the drivers first.
That worked for me hopefully I'll work for you.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I will give your method a shot, but I have done this a lot already. The only thing I can think of is I usually unplug the phone from the computer right after deleting the drivers and uninstalling in device manager. Maybe I should just leave the phone plugged in and see if the computer automatically downloads the drivers, but I don't think it will because I've tried to update the drivers before. It gives me an error code "10" and says the device has malfunction or stopped working This phone has been undetectable via USB since flashing the candykat 4.4 rom. Every computer I've tried (3) and every USB cable (3 again) has displayed it as an "unknown device"
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I will give your method a shot, but I have done this a lot already. The only thing I can think of is I usually unplug the phone from the computer right after deleting the drivers and uninstalling in device manager. Maybe I should just leave the phone plugged in and see if the computer automatically downloads the drivers, but I don't think it will because I've tried to update the drivers before. It gives me an error code "10" and says the device has malfunction or stopped working This phone has been undetectable via USB since flashing the candykat 4.4 rom. Every computer I've tried (3) and every USB cable (3 again) has displayed it as an "unknown device"
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I've had similar issues when i had my optimus g. I had to use a pc with xp to flasht he phone, dunno why though. You could give that a shot.
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I do have a 16gb sd card, but I can pick up at 32 gb sd at my local best buy. I have an Asus laptop running windows 8 and it has an SD card reader. I am a little confused (semi-noob) as to how this will work because my phone will boot up, and the led changes colors on the home button for about 4 seconds and then the light stops flashing. The phone is stuck on the LG boot screen, and there is no way out of it but to pull the battery or to reset with power button. Of course no recovery as previously mentioned. I really just want to get back to stock, but I can't manage to get both the windows 8 computers I've tried to detect the phone in download mode. Ever since I switched to the Candykat rom 4.4 the computer wasn't able to recognize the phone, even when the phone was fully functional inside the rom.
I have tried it on my dads windows 7 laptop as well with no dice. Instaled LG drivers, uninstalled LG Drivers, uninstalled device from the Device Manager. I've done everything I could think of. I previously was in a Philz touch recovery, but every rom I tried to flash wouldn't work. I tried to flash another recovery from inside it and then the device bricked like it is now. What a head ache. If you think this method would work, I am more than willing to try it, just unfamiliar with what I need to do on my end.
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I dont know lg's download mode, kdz, tot etc all that well. im more of a samsung guy. however qualcomm since the s4 chipset has allowed for sdcards that are properly formatted to boot the os instead of the internal emmc. here is a decent guide, just need to make teh image for this device. this will let your device boot no matter how bad it gets you are welcome to try with 16gb, the rule of thumb i know of is as big as teh emmc is use that same size or larger sdcard, however some people have had sucess withs maller, just not many that i know of. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367
however afaik the only way to reflash teh bootloader partitions is via kdz/download mode so perhaps the sdcard will let you get into that mode and then you can flash, so long as you keep your sdcard like that it will boot fully, but in order ot get your sdcard back you need to repair teh files on your phone .
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Yeah dude there's an unbrick method. If this doesn't work just sell the phone on Ebay. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
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I have tried this and unfortunately since the USB drivers aren't detected by the computer there is no way for me to flash back to stock.
Thanks for the information though, I appreciate it.
shabbypenguin said:
I dont know lg's download mode, kdz, tot etc all that well. im more of a samsung guy. however qualcomm since the s4 chipset has allowed for sdcards that are properly formatted to boot the os instead of the internal emmc. here is a decent guide, just need to make teh image for this device. this will let your device boot no matter how bad it gets you are welcome to try with 16gb, the rule of thumb i know of is as big as teh emmc is use that same size or larger sdcard, however some people have had sucess withs maller, just not many that i know of. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367
however afaik the only way to reflash teh bootloader partitions is via kdz/download mode so perhaps the sdcard will let you get into that mode and then you can flash, so long as you keep your sdcard like that it will boot fully, but in order ot get your sdcard back you need to repair teh files on your phone .
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Wow, that sounds awesome. I followed most of that. I access download mode on the device by pressing vol up and down simultaneously and plugging in the usb cable. I am more willing to try this, and if it works I will pay you from my paypal. I guess all I need now are those files to run to the sd card. I read the tutorial you posted for the samsung and downloaded the windows disk manager. I am eager to try this method, though it is admittedly very new to me.. If you can post those files, I will follow the instructions you give and pay you a little bit of money for your help!
I am a broke college student so it won't be much, but I really appreciate your response and information on this method with the qualcomm s4.
Here is the unbrick image. follow the guide for your platform (gunna guess windows) and write this to your sdcard after backing it up. from there you need to restore your partitions by flashing them .
https://mega.co.nz/#!YB5xWQ7Y!Qcnx9UmcNn-f6skfiIFN-jd0EeYxdmrQGA1zzP5hfA0
Just wrote it to sd card
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Here is the unbrick image. follow the guide for your platform (gunna guess windows) and write this to your sdcard after backing it up. from there you need to restore your partitions by flashing them .
https://mega.co.nz/#!YB5xWQ7Y!Qcnx9UmcNn-f6skfiIFN-jd0EeYxdmrQGA1zzP5hfA0
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Okay so I bought the 32 gb sd card. Just wrote the .img file you sent me to the sd card.
I powered on the phone and nothing happened, I got the same LG screen where the led flashes and then stops.
I followed that guide, but am I supposed to go to download mode instead of just powering on the device?
I got a little confused by the samsung jargon lol. I just want to know after I've written the unbrick.zip to the sd card
how do I get my phone to recognize the card is there? And once I am able to do that how do I "restore my partitions by flashing them?"
I do have the factory firmware set to flash through lg flashtool, but the phone can't be detected of course due to the usb issue.
Just want to say thanks for walking me through it this far, I feel like I'm close hopefully but unsure what to do next.
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Okay so I bought the 32 gb sd card. Just wrote the .img file you sent me to the sd card.
I powered on the phone and nothing happened, I got the same LG screen where the led flashes and then stops.
I followed that guide, but am I supposed to go to download mode instead of just powering on the device?
I got a little confused by the samsung jargon lol. I just want to know after I've written the unbrick.zip to the sd card
how do I get my phone to recognize the card is there? And once I am able to do that how do I "restore my partitions by flashing them?"
I do have the factory firmware set to flash through lg flashtool, but the phone can't be detected of course due to the usb issue.
Just want to say thanks for walking me through it this far, I feel like I'm close hopefully but unsure what to do next.
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you wrote the image to the sdcard? i wonder if its because you still have the low level bootloaders that it may not be booting from the sdcard, normally this is done to fix qhusb errored devices. as for restoring the partitions all you would need to do is one its booted up push the unbrick image to the phone and use rooted adb shell to write it back onto your phone.
Possible hope??
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you wrote the image to the sdcard? i wonder if its because you still have the low level bootloaders that it may not be booting from the sdcard, normally this is done to fix qhusb errored devices. as for restoring the partitions all you would need to do is one its booted up push the unbrick image to the phone and use rooted adb shell to write it back onto your phone.
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I meant I used the windows tool to write the debrick.img to the sd card. But no dice, the device isn't recognised.
However! I installed a driver clean up tool and now if I plug in the device it is recognized as Android Original ADB Interface.
The LG Flashtools even says the port is ready! But I get the error code "10" "device cannot start, A request for the USB device descriptor failed."
So now I am stuck on that instead lol. This just sucks.
that sucks about the sdcard, it must be because you arent "truly" bricked. sorry i thought it would help ya :/.
What is the driver repair tool you used? I know this thread is old but I'm having the same problem. I was trying to root my E980 and now my computer wont recognize my device. The phone works perfect, its just when I plug it in to the computer it isnt recognized. How can I fix this?
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Just wondering if anyone's come across a solution to this besides a sledge hammer... been having the same "Code 10: Device failed to start" when in Download Mode, though Windows finds a driver fine when the phone is stuck on the LG screen... doesn't help much, though, 'cause it won't receive adb commands. I manually installed the LG USB Composite Device driver, which added a modem and a COM port, both of which Windows recognized to be active, but the LG FlashTool USB Viewer showed no open pipes. I'm a relative noob, so please feel free to point out the obvious, like an alternative to adb that the phone can always receive or a way to brick it the rest of the way so the MicroSD trick will work.
I came across this problem like the OP and just wanna let everyone know that you have to use computer with USB 2.0 port then the driver issue would be fixed.
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
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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!
slev!n said:
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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slev!n said:
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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slev!n said:
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
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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...
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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?
nvertigo67 said:
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?
slev!n said:
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?
hey guys, yeah i managed to brick my almost new phone, because i was dumb enough to fiddle around with tz files and whatnot in adb. i've used this forum to customize pretty much every single one of my phones before, but Xiaomi broke me lol.
Now my phone is a paperweight, I can't enter recovery, download mode, it's not recognized by fastoot, mi flash tool etc. I've tried pretty much everything i read on the internet, but i couldn't find a single guide for this particular phone so i had to mix and match every tip, so far no success.
my pc recognizes this device as Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008. I've read around that this is a good thing and I can reflash my software using QFIL, but I'm getting a Sahara Server Fail. Process stops right after trying to read the firehose file "ERROR: function: is_ack_successful:1134 SAHARA_NAK_INVALID_DEST_ADDR" which leads me to believe i've got a wrong file
this is likely because what i did was just download the official firmware and use prog_firehose_ddr.elf from there.
I tried doing this entire process in Win 10 test mode and i have disabled driver signatures, because some guides required that. I'm using the latest version of QFIL.
Now my questions are:
1. How do you enter EDL mode in this particular phone? I haven't found one particular way so i fiddled with what works - what i do is press Power and VOL- at the same time, this disconnects my phone from the PC, the LED starts blinking and when it stops blinking after about 15-20 seconds my PC recognizes the phone again. I've got a feeling this isn't the right way to do this, but when the LED is blinking my phone simply is not recognized by my PC.
2. What about the drivers? If my PC detects my phone, does it mean i've got proper Qualcomm drivers installed? I've read that some phones are super picky about those drivers, but i''ve reinstalled them a couple of times from different sources and i still get the error
3. Is there a way to download a proper firehose file for this phone from somewhere? i've found packages containing plenty of firehose files, but for some reason none of them seemed like they would be viable for this phone, i'm unsure if it's because of naming scheme of these files or what. Some guides require the programmer to be in .mbn extension, but the one i got is .elf
Thanks in advance for any ideas, I'm at the end of my rope here but I'm not ready to give up and take it to repairman just yet