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Hi,
I have a unique problem. I cant go into fastboot. Yes, fastboot on my OPT is not a opltion.
I cant instal TWRP. I can't wipe the OS to flash a new one.
My question is this:
Is there a way to wipe the partitions on a android phone via windows or something?
This problem is created by me. Somehow I flash OOS over CM (??)
So when my phone boots (bootloader is unlocked) I will see 2 boot sequences wich prevents me from accesing the fastboot menu.
The solution I see is this: Enter TWRP --> Wipe all but USB-OTG ...
Anyway, I hope there is a android Einstein here because I'm at a loss..
Feel free to ask any questions and pls help me!
Grt TwoChill
TowChill said:
Hi,
I have a unique problem. I cant go into fastboot. Yes, fastboot on my OPT is not a opltion.
I cant instal TWRP. I can't wipe the OS to flash a new one.
My question is this:
Is there a way to wipe the partitions on a android phone via windows or something?
This problem is created by me. Somehow I flash OOS over CM (??)
So when my phone boots (bootloader is unlocked) I will see 2 boot sequences wich prevents me from accesing the fastboot menu.
The solution I see is this: Enter TWRP --> Wipe all but USB-OTG ...
Anyway, I hope there is a android Einstein here because I'm at a loss..
Feel free to ask any questions and pls help me!
Grt TwoChill
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Here you can find a recovery guide:
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
I'd recommend methode 2, because it seems more east to do.
Good luck!
TowChill said:
Hi,
I have a unique problem. I cant go into fastboot. Yes, fastboot on my OPT is not a opltion.
I cant instal TWRP. I can't wipe the OS to flash a new one.
My question is this:
Is there a way to wipe the partitions on a android phone via windows or something?
This problem is created by me. Somehow I flash OOS over CM (??)
So when my phone boots (bootloader is unlocked) I will see 2 boot sequences wich prevents me from accesing the fastboot menu.
The solution I see is this: Enter TWRP --> Wipe all but USB-OTG ...
Anyway, I hope there is a android Einstein here because I'm at a loss..
Feel free to ask any questions and pls help me!
Grt TwoChill
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If you are getting two boot screens, please confirm if this is what you see in your first boot screen:
some text which goes like "Your device cannot be trusted etc etc. fastboot oem lock something something"
If yes, press the volume buttons at this screen, which will take you to an "Options menu"
This will have options to power off, restart, recovery, fastboot, back to previous page.
use volume down buttons to move selection to fastboot and press power button to select fastboot.
This will take you to bootloader.
Alternatively:
Is the device getting identified by your computer when connected?
If yes, and if you have adb tools installed, try this command, after connecting to computer and selecting usb configuration as transfer files
adb devices
The result of this should show your device
then type:
adb reboot bootloader
This should take you to your bootloader screen.
pvramk said:
If you are getting two boot screens, please confirm if this is what you see in your first boot screen:
some text which goes like "Your device cannot be trusted etc etc. fastboot oem lock something something"
If yes, press the volume buttons at this screen, which will take you to an "Options menu"
This will have options to power off, restart, recovery, fastboot, back to previous page.
use volume down buttons to move selection to fastboot and press power button to select fastboot.
This will take you to bootloader.
Alternatively:
Is the device getting identified by your computer when connected?
If yes, and if you have adb tools installed, try this command, after connecting to computer and selecting usb configuration as transfer files
adb devices
The result of this should show your device
then type:
adb reboot bootloader
This should take you to your bootloader screen.
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Thank you for your replay.
I have done all of this and i do understand how this works.
I have adb drivers installed, my computer does reconizes my phone and everything works even the reboot to bootloader via CMD. (adb devices, it shows, etc)
When my phone then tries to access the bootloader, it will show those messeges " this devices cant be trusted etc etc." afther 5 seconds again I see the the android logo (with a few lines of static on the bottom) (( that clearly is not right )) but it will show me again the same message " this devices cant be trusted etc etc" ... then it will just show me the battery icon and power precentage (this if I choose to boot to bootloader) or else it starts normally..
Clearly the flashing of CM failed. And with a sideload to install OxygenOS I can use it.. But it does prevents me from accessing the fastboot mode..
So Is there an alternative way to install TWRP without using the fastboot mode? Or is there an other way i can try to wipe the partitions inc. the os?
From there I know what to do.
TowChill said:
Thank you for your replay.
I have done all of this and i do understand how this works.
............
So Is there an alternative way to install TWRP without using the fastboot mode? Or is there an other way i can try to wipe the partitions inc. the os?
From there I know what to do.
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well if you are rooted you can try using an app called flashify or flashfire to install twrp
pvramk said:
well if you are rooted you can try using an app called flashify or flashfire to install twrp
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Thanks! Unfortunatly my phone isn't rooted anymore ..
I'm screwed right?
TowChill said:
Thanks! Unfortunatly my phone isn't rooted anymore ..
I'm screwed right?
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When the display shows the battery % check if fastboot devices shows your device?
If not I'm sorry, I would not be of any more help to you my friend.
Hope someone more knowledgeable comes along and clears your problem....
TowChill said:
Thank you for your replay.
I have done all of this and i do understand how this works.
I have adb drivers installed, my computer does reconizes my phone and everything works even the reboot to bootloader via CMD. (adb devices, it shows, etc)
When my phone then tries to access the bootloader, it will show those messeges " this devices cant be trusted etc etc." afther 5 seconds again I see the the android logo (with a few lines of static on the bottom) (( that clearly is not right )) but it will show me again the same message " this devices cant be trusted etc etc" ... then it will just show me the battery icon and power precentage (this if I choose to boot to bootloader) or else it starts normally..
Clearly the flashing of CM failed. And with a sideload to install OxygenOS I can use it.. But it does prevents me from accessing the fastboot mode..
So Is there an alternative way to install TWRP without using the fastboot mode? Or is there an other way i can try to wipe the partitions inc. the os?
From there I know what to do.
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If nothing works, try method 2 from the Hard Brick guide from Naman Bhalla.
Hi guys,
Rooted Oneplus 3 is soft bricked. Please help me!!! :crying:
:crying:Quick desription: Fastboot formatted it. My PC detects it.
Tried to Fastboot flash latest TWRP ("twrp-3.0.2-0-oneplus3.img") via CMD Prompt.
After that I get a message saying that the processed was "finished" (within 0.802s!).
Now I reboot+volume down and bootloop continues. Phone starts, I see the normal warnings I used to get after rooting it. Then I see the Oneplus logo for a fraction of a second and then it boots again and the process repeats itself.
I think it may be worth mentioning that the reason all this happened is an encryption problem that occurred while I was flashing a rom update with TWRP: After the flashing finished, got an error saying "unable to mount storage". Wiped cache+dalvik and then restarted. Got a black screen that did not display any signs of life after several minutes. Then turned it off and on by long press on the power button. Then I got an error saying that the encyption process was disrupted and that I have to wipe my phone (strange given that I did not select any encryption button in TWRP). Anyhow, then I fastboot formatted the phone and that's it.
Thank so much for anyone who can help!!!
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (I recommend blu_spark's TWRP) reboot to recovery, if it doesn't work, try:
fastboot boot recovery recovery.img
See if you boot to recovery and then try flashing a custom ROM.
Hi Fobos, thanks for responding quickly.
I tried using fastboot boot command (with twrp-3.0.2-0-oneplus3.img). No luck with that.
Also, didn't find a downloadable blu_spark *.img version for twrp recovery. would you be so kind to add a link?
Thank you.
Now I think it's hard bricked ( Help!!!
Phone just stopped responding. Mostly doesn't respond. Occasionaly turns on for a nano second, flashes the +1 logo and turns off. Most of the time it doesnt even do that any more when I press (long / short press) the power button!
Somebody help, please!!
ppppp44 said:
Phone just stopped responding. Mostly doesn't respond. Occasionaly turns on for a nano second, flashes the +1 logo and turns off. Most of the time it doesnt even do that any more when I press (long / short press) the power button!
Somebody help, please!!
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Keep calm and breath in. I was in the same situation.
Take a breath.
So, you have 2 ways depending on what you want. You can either go back to full stock with a flashing tool or you can install a custom recovery and then installing a custom rom (or stock one). I suggest the flashing tool.
Just follow the steps here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306 and if you have any question come back here and ask them.
Good luck.
Recoveryhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24575
First format recovery by using command
fastboot format recovery
then flash recovery using
fastboot flash recovery "recovery.img"
Kayembe said:
Keep calm and breath in. I was in the same situation.
Take a breath.
So, you have 2 ways depending on what you want. You can either go back to full stock with a flashing tool or you can install a custom recovery and then installing a custom rom (or stock one). I suggest the flashing tool.
Just follow the steps here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/unbrick-unbrick-tutorial-oneplus-3t-t3515306 and if you have any question come back here and ask them.
Good luck.
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Hey Keyembe, thanks for the reply...
Tried to follow the instructions you posted. Did everything to allow unsigned drivers to be installed. Disabled it on from the advanced boot settings, and - when that didn't work, also running on test mode. Neither options work:
In the device manager I right click the android device (currently in fastboot mode), which is installed with Google drivers. I try to update the driver software to the unsigned driver and I get an error saying it's not compatible with my system (Win10 Pro) and that I should make sure it is compatible with an x64 based system.
What now?
Tx
Hey! Thanks for the reply...
anup807 said:
Recoveryhttps://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=24575
First format recovery by using command
fastboot format recovery
then flash recovery using
fastboot flash recovery "recovery.img"
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Hi Anup!
Thanks for the link to the Blu_Spark version of TWRP.
On CMD Prompt, tried to format recovery, console stopped responding. "Fastboot format recovery"...Just stops responding
Also tried "Fastboot delete recovery". I get a message saying "deleting recovery..." then also stops responding. Nothing happens from there.
I tried to use the OPO3 Root Toolkit. It does detect the fastboot device, but when I try to flash or boot or do anything else other than detection, it is unable to find the device. Says operation failed.
What now? :crying:
You could look through this post if nothing else helps.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
Machiel187 said:
You could look through this post if nothing else helps.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
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Check your cable (try another one), even reinstall your adb drivers on your machine (if Windows).
Let the device charge for 30 minutes at least then retry (charge with new cable too).
ppppp44 said:
Hey Keyembe, thanks for the reply...
Tried to follow the instructions you posted. Did everything to allow unsigned drivers to be installed. Disabled it on from the advanced boot settings, and - when that didn't work, also running on test mode. Neither options work:
In the device manager I right click the android device (currently in fastboot mode), which is installed with Google drivers. I try to update the driver software to the unsigned driver and I get an error saying it's not compatible with my system (Win10 Pro) and that I should make sure it is compatible with an x64 based system.
What now?
Tx
Hey! Thanks for the reply...
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Firstly, plug your phone on your computer in recovery mode or fastboot mode.
When you go in cmd and you type "adb devices" do you get anything?
If that works and you still can access recovery, you can install stock rom available on the OnePlus site. Here's a link : http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_4.1.3/
Boot into recovery, then install from adb.
Machiel187 said:
You could look through this post if nothing else helps.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-mega-unbrick-guide-for-a-hard-bricked-oneplus-3.452634/
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Thanks mate, followed the instructions on this post. I never get the device to be detected as Qualcomm. All I get is "Android Phone". I did install the Qualcomm drivers despite the warning I got for installing unsigned drivers. Installation went OK. When I go to the device manager again I still identifies the device as android phone. Also when I click "Have Disk" and select the qualcomm drivers I get an error saying they are incompatible with the device or with an x64 based system (regardless of them being signed or not).
Any ideas?
thanks again..
Kayembe said:
Firstly, plug your phone on your computer in recovery mode or fastboot mode.
When you go in cmd and you type "adb devices" do you get anything?
If that works and you still can access recovery, you can install stock rom available on the OnePlus site. Here's a link : http://downloads.oneplus.net/oneplus-3t/oneplus_3t_oxygenos_4.1.3/
Boot into recovery, then install from adb.
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Hey Kayembe,
I only get to fastboot mode. No Adb device detected. No recovery mode available.
ppppp44 said:
Thanks mate, followed the instructions on this post. I never get the device to be detected as Qualcomm. All I get is "Android Phone". I did install the Qualcomm drivers despite the warning I got for installing unsigned drivers. Installation went OK. When I go to the device manager again I still identifies the device as android phone. Also when I click "Have Disk" and select the qualcomm drivers I get an error saying they are incompatible with the device or with an x64 based system (regardless of them being signed or not).
Any ideas?
thanks again..
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Strange. Are you sure you turned off Driver Signature Enforcement?
When you hold the power button 10 seconds and plug the phone in, it should not be on. The screen should stay black. (looks like its off)
So make sure it's not trying to boot, because then it probably shows up as Android Phonee again.
Machiel187 said:
Strange. Are you sure you turned off Driver Signature Enforcement?
When you hold the power button 10 seconds and plug the phone in, it should not be on. The screen should stay black. (looks like its off)
So make sure it's not trying to boot, because then it probably shows up as Android Phonee again.
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That's exactly what happens but when it's not in fastboot mode [ either after 10 seconds power button press or after i see the +1 logo (black screen)] - phone is not detected by my pc.
Yeah I'm sure about the driver signature enforcement. It's definitely off.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
ppppp44 said:
That's exactly what happens but when it's not in fastboot mode [ either after 10 seconds power button press or after i see the +1 logo (black screen)] - phone is not detected by my pc.
Yeah I'm sure about the driver signature enforcement. It's definitely off.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
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I'm going to do a unbrick in a few hours.. Make sure Driver Enforcement is off. If you go to device manager and right click on it you can change the drivers somewhere so it shows up as described in the post..
Make sure you use method 2.
Puddi_Puddin said:
I'm going to do a unbrick in a few hours.. Make sure Driver Enforcement is off. If you go to device manager and right click on it you can change the drivers somewhere so it shows up as described in the post..
Make sure you use method 2.
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ok I somehow managed to flash Blu_Spark Twrp and got it to work.
Within TWRP, flashed OnePlus3Oxygen_16_OTA_051_all_1704112009_2521.zip
and also SuperSU.zip, and no_verity.zip.
Getting some errors.
Device still doesn't boot.
Attaching the log TXT here.
I am desperate... please help.,..
Puddi_Puddin said:
I'm going to do a unbrick in a few hours.. Make sure Driver Enforcement is off. If you go to device manager and right click on it you can change the drivers somewhere so it shows up as described in the post..
Make sure you use method 2.
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BTW, Now when I enter recovery mode on TWRP I am asked to put in a password to decrypt data. I don't have any such password any tried to go over the process of reformatting the device and flashing twrp again. that didn't make this decryption message go away...
((
ppppp44 said:
BTW, Now when I enter recovery mode on TWRP I am asked to put in a password to decrypt data. I don't have any such password any tried to go over the process of reformatting the device and flashing twrp again. that didn't make this decryption message go away...
((
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try "default_password" for the password
ppppp44 said:
BTW, Now when I enter recovery mode on TWRP I am asked to put in a password to decrypt data. I don't have any such password any tried to go over the process of reformatting the device and flashing twrp again. that didn't make this decryption message go away...
((
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Go to Fastboot type 'fastboot erase userdata' (you have to reflash OOS tho.. Make sure you are on the latest TWRP. I'm not a fan of Bluspark but his TWRP is currently more up 2 date.
Hello everyone! Complete dumbass here!
I was following the guide to root my razer phone. I've had it for a couple months, and decided to root it. I followed the guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/razer-phone/how-to/twrp-magisk-fullproof-guide-razers-wifi-t3756137
After a couple bumps in the road, such as fastboot commands not working, not being recognized, etc. I finally was able to unlock bootloader and install twrp. But it was #9 that got me stuck again.
"9.) Once in recovery, go to the install button, and select Install Zip, and select Magisk-v16.0.zip."
In recovery, adb devices and fastboot devices yielded no devices attached. Doing a search, I came across another forum post where it states the sdcard is encrypted and can't be accessed in twrp, and the fix is to do something like "Wipe>Wipe Data> Type Yes" and that should factory set the card. I did this and rebooted the device. I waited for a half hour for the animated PixelFloatingInACircle logo to be done with it's floating in a circle, but ended up going to bed and letting it die. Woke up this morning, plugged it in, got the razer logo splash screen with the orange text telling me of my impending doom, then went back to the animation. I let my dog out and came back and it was still on. I unplugged it and am letting it die again to see if there's another solution.
I'm wondering if anyone else came across this issue, and if so, how did they fix it? Any help would be appreciated.
Use the factory images in the developer portal. You have to manually install the fastboot driver or you won't see the phone in fastboot devices. After that you can flash_all.bat.
PS: if you just want root you can use magisk installer to patch the boot image (from the factory images) and then flash the patched_image.img. That's it, now you have root via magisk
waiflih said:
Use the factory images in the developer portal. You have to manually install the fastboot driver or you won't see the phone in fastboot devices. After that you can flash_all.bat.
PS: if you just want root you can use magisk installer to patch the boot image (from the factory images) and then flash the patched_image.img. That's it, now you have root via magisk
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The problem is when I try to enter download/recovery mode after charging the battery a little, it doesn't go to that menu. Instead, it skips right to the particle logo, and that's where it hangs.
The only guide I saw was the one I listed. Is there a guide for this magisk installer?(Ya know, in case I figure the first problem out, so I might try my hand at potentially creating another)
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons.
Edit: the button combination is power+vol+ for about 10-15 seconds, and the phone will reboot. You have to connect the phone via usb cable (before rebooting) to the computer (the only thing i'm not sure is if you have to have the fastboot drivers in the pc installed previously or if you can do it after entering fastboot) and just after the screen goes black while hard rebooting you have to release all the buttons and then press and hold the vol- button. The combination of vol- and the usb cable on boot seems to trigger fastboot mode.
I think the guide is in the guides forum, but the way it worked for me was without twrp:
- install magisk manager from this link -> https://github.com/topjohnwu/MagiskManager/releases/download/v5.7.0/MagiskManager-v5.7.0.apk
- push your boot.img (the easiest way is getting it from the factory image corresponding to the firmware you are using) to the sdcard
- open magisk manager -> install -> patch image only -> boot.img
- this will generate a patched_boot.img in /sdcard/MagiskManager
- copy that file to your pc
- go to fastboot and flash that patched image: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- enjoy root, and you can use magisk hide for apps that don't like root
Regards
waiflih said:
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons
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Tried this originally after I let it die the first time. It still boot to the animation logo.
Bloodeagle said:
Tried this originally after I let it die the first time. It still boot to the animation logo.
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Read the edit, I found that the trigger is having the usb cable connected to the pc. Try that, or you can also try to adb while the device is booting (particles logo). Sometimes adb is responsive even when booting. There you can try to adb reboot bootloader
waiflih said:
i think there is a way to hard reboot the phone, so you can do that and then hold the vol- key to start in bootloader mode when it reboots.
gonna check the correct buttons.
Edit: the button combination is power+vol+ for about 10-15 seconds, and the phone will reboot. You have to connect the phone via usb cable (before rebooting) to the computer (the only thing i'm not sure is if you have to have the fastboot drivers in the pc installed previously or if you can do it after entering fastboot) and just after the screen goes black while hard rebooting you have to release all the buttons and then press and hold the vol- button. The combination of vol- and the usb cable on boot seems to trigger fastboot mode.
I think the guide is in the guides forum, but the way it worked for me was without twrp:
- install magisk manager from this link -> https://github.com/topjohnwu/MagiskManager/releases/download/v5.7.0/MagiskManager-v5.7.0.apk
- push your boot.img (the easiest way is getting it from the factory image corresponding to the firmware you are using) to the sdcard
- open magisk manager -> install -> patch image only -> boot.img
- this will generate a patched_boot.img in /sdcard/MagiskManager
- copy that file to your pc
- go to fastboot and flash that patched image: fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
- enjoy root, and you can use magisk hide for apps that don't like root
Regards
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Progress! Got it into download mode. I have the boot.img I got from razer, should I push that and see if it boots normally?
Bloodeagle said:
Progress! Got it into download mode. I have the boot.img I got from razer, should I push that and see if it boots normally?
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As you already wiped the data partition, you should use the flash_all script. But yes, you can try flashing each partition
waiflih said:
As you already wiped the data partition, you should use the flash_all script. But yes, you can try flashing each partition
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I moved the flash_all script into the tools folder and after a little while, the phone booted up into setup! After a couple taps, I've realized the wifi isn't working, which I know is a known issue. I'm gonna let it sit for the night and finish it in the morning!
EDIT : Soooo, I know I said I was going to bed, but I decided to fix the wifi issue, which in turn, also rooted my phone. I've downloaded the root checker, and it confirms it! Thanks so much Waiflih! You rock!
Hi guys, it seems I'm having the same problem and basically after unlocking my bootloader and flashing twrp to both of my slots I'm stuck on "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" booting up infinitely.
The USB plug in and holding the volume - button doesn't bring up "download mode" and no matter what buttons I try and press on my phone my computer doesn't recognize ANYTHING connected to it anymore.
Bloodeagle, how did you manage to get "download mode" back onto your phone? it seems like mine refuses to do anything like download mode.
saberhashemi said:
Hi guys, it seems I'm having the same problem and basically after unlocking my bootloader and flashing twrp to both of my slots I'm stuck on "Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted" booting up infinitely.
The USB plug in and holding the volume - button doesn't bring up "download mode" and no matter what buttons I try and press on my phone my computer doesn't recognize ANYTHING connected to it anymore.
Bloodeagle, how did you manage to get "download mode" back onto your phone? it seems like mine refuses to do anything like download mode.
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Have you tried holding few combinations of different butt9ns for a minute or two to see if that results in you getting in downl9ad mode?
Here is some background.
I ordered an LG G7 ULM off of ebay a few days ago. When I got it, I noticed that it was an LG G7 Sprint that was converted to ULM. (Which is typical of eBay). I decided to flash the latest ULM firmware to the device by downloading the latest kdz and flashing with LGup. What I didn't realize until later is that I flashed the "Brightpoint" ULM version. Knowing this, I wanted to flash the non Brightpoint version, but when I try getting into download mode, it doesn't work. It only shows the G7 logo, then shows the battery charging symbol.
Additionally, I am in USB debugging mode and have OEM unlock on in developer options.
Things I have tried:
Holding volume up and then plugging USB
Holding volume down and plugging in USB
Holding volume up and power button
Holding volume down and power button
Reboot fastboot via adb
Also, when i try using LGup without download mode it gives and error "spc code does not match"
Does anyone know how to fix this?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g7-thinq/how-to/cross-flash-oreo-pie-firmwares-lg-g7-g7-t3915303
If you try ti flash when phone is not in download mode you get "spc code does not match" error.
First method is correct
"Holding volume up and then plugging USB" If that doesn't work try adb reboot download (I don't think there is download option with fastboot command or not supported by LG G7)
If you have ADB installed,connect phone with USB cable
1)Check your phone is listed in with command
Adb devices
2) then run this command
adb reboot download
sampal said:
If you try ti flash when phone is not in download mode you get "spc code does not match" error.
First method is correct
"Holding volume up and then plugging USB" If that doesn't work try adb reboot download (I don't think there is download option with fastboot command or not supported by LG G7)
If you have ADB installed,connect phone with USB cable
1)Check your phone is listed in with command
Adb devices
2) then run this command
adb reboot download
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1. Adb devices shows my device.
2. I tried the adb reboot download. It just reboots normally. Shows lg logo then my phone is booted up.
None of the fastboot commands word because I can't get into download mode.
onenite said:
1. Adb devices shows my device.
2. I tried the adb reboot download. It just reboots normally. Shows lg logo then my phone is booted up.
None of the fastboot commands word because I can't get into download mode.
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If you have one of the models with OEM unlock inside the developer menu, you're wasting your time because it does nothing. I don't even know why it's there because the LG G7 ThinQ does not have fastboot mode baked in.
Try running a fastboot command and you will see. You have to get past the bootloader to access anyting to do a root and this is not possible on most of the phones here . Also you do not run these commands from download mode I don't believe, they would usually be done when in fastboot or recovery mode.
The only mode you're probably going to get into is download mode. It would be for manually upgrading firmware. You can go into that mode by holding power and Volume +. I tried for three days straight until I stumbled upon another Canadian who was able to root his phone but he had to use a special box and connectors.
There is no fastboot or recovery. All you can find is download mode and safe boot. I wish you the best of luck but if you have the same variant that I do and most of Canada does if it was purchased here then you will not be able to access fastboot because it does not exist. Don't take my word for it though, do your research and you will see I am speaking the truth. Or you can kill yourself and rip out your hair trying to get fastboot to to load but you will not succeed in doing anything but ending up bald. Luckily I shave my head or else I would have done that. Good luck on your research and if you should get fastboot to do anyting please post it in here for everyone to see so we can praise you and root our own phones also. Cheers my friend.
I didn't read back deeply but it sounds like you're attempting what I did, and use modded boot.img files to further gain access to what we need to root the phone. This is true as for what we need to do, but most who have flashed these images have either ruin their devices totally or had to reflash stock firmware. There were a few that got lucky and let's talk firmware fixed the issue but most phones that broke are probably in a landfill now. Please do share if you succeed in anyting we haven't already tried. I tried flashing to a firmware that does have fast boot capability but it did not work because fastboot is built into the phones and the firmware for any particular country has no effect on whether you can root your phone or not. Just before this I mentioned the boot.img method and I'm guessing the command you are running is something like fastboot flashroot_a boot.img and then typing the same command a second time but only with a letter b instead of an a. This method will not work either so please share if you discover a third method that no one else has discovered yet. I would donate money to you because you would basically be the developer of the root method that actually works.
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If you have one of the models with OEM unlock inside the developer menu, you're wasting your time because it does nothing. I don't even know why it's there because the LG G7 ThinQ does not have fastboot mode baked in.
Try running a fastboot command and you will see. You have to get past the bootloader to access anyting to do a root and this is not possible on most of the phones here . Also you do not run these commands from download mode I don't believe, they would usually be done when in fastboot or recovery mode.
The only mode you're probably going to get into is download mode. It would be for manually upgrading firmware. You can go into that mode by holding power and Volume +. I tried for three days straight until I stumbled upon another Canadian who was able to root his phone but he had to use a special box and connectors.
There is no fastboot or recovery. All you can find is download mode and safe boot. I wish you the best of luck but if you have the same variant that I do and most of Canada does if it was purchased here then you will not be able to access fastboot because it does not exist. Don't take my word for it though, do your research and you will see I am speaking the truth. Or you can kill yourself and rip out your hair trying to get fastboot to to load but you will not succeed in doing anything but ending up bald. Luckily I shave my head or else I would have done that. Good luck on your research and if you should get fastboot to do anyting please post it in here for everyone to see so we can praise you and root our own phones also. Cheers my friend.
I didn't read back deeply but it sounds like you're attempting what I did, and use modded boot.img files to further gain access to what we need to root the phone. This is true as for what we need to do, but most who have flashed these images have either ruin their devices totally or had to reflash stock firmware. There were a few that got lucky and let's talk firmware fixed the issue but most phones that broke are probably in a landfill now. Please do share if you succeed in anyting we haven't already tried. I tried flashing to a firmware that does have fast boot capability but it did not work because fastboot is built into the phones and the firmware for any particular country has no effect on whether you can root your phone or not. Just before this I mentioned the boot.img method and I'm guessing the command you are running is something like fastboot flashroot_a boot.img and then typing the same command a second time but only with a letter b instead of an a. This method will not work either so please share if you discover a third method that no one else has discovered yet. I would donate money to you because you would basically be the developer of the root method that actually works.
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Thanks for the reply.
I was reading into flashing the laf.img file which would fix the download mode not working, but I'm unable to gain root, so that isn't really an option.
I guess for now, I'm stuck with this firmware version. But, at least I'm on the latest pie version... Hopefully there will be a fix for it, or maybe someone will know how to fix this.
I have heard that you can buy for a service to fix this for around $30. But I don't think I would trust someone doing changes to my phone without a guarantee.
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I have the same problem too, my phone is Verizon variant and I can't get to download mode
babykut said:
I have the same problem too, my phone is Verizon variant and I can't get to download mode
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OK, I have solved it by myselft, you can use ADB (adb reboot recovery) to restart your phone and then holding volume up key to boot into download mode, hope it work for you
babykut said:
OK, I have solved it by myselft, you can use ADB (adb reboot recovery) to restart your phone and then holding volume up key to boot into download mode, hope it work for you
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Oh my God, you are a genius. I can't thank you enough.... It worked!!!
onenite said:
Oh my God, you are a genius. I can't thank you enough.... It worked!!!
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You are welcome
babykut said:
OK, I have solved it by myselft, you can use ADB (adb reboot recovery) to restart your phone and then holding volume up key to boot into download mode, hope it work for you
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Thank you bro
babykut said:
OK, I have solved it by myselft, you can use ADB (adb reboot recovery) to restart your phone and then holding volume up key to boot into download mode, hope it work for you
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When exactly do you hit the volume up button?
it doesnt seem to work for me
landonloco said:
When exactly do you hit the volume up button?
it doesnt seem to work for me
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1) Give "adb reboot recovery" command
2) Press Enter
3) The display's phone shutting down
4) Hold the up volume down until you see the little label "download mode"
It works!
Jengirl said:
1) Give "adb reboot recovery" command
2) Press Enter
3) The display's phone shutting down
4) Hold the up volume down until you see the little label "download mode"
It works!
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Wuh. It could work, but my question is, HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET YOUR LAPTOP/PC TO DETECT THE CELL PHONE!!!!!!
PD: I Have the same problem, plis help me
Jengirl said:
1) Give "adb reboot recovery" command
2) Press Enter
3) The display's phone shutting down
4) Hold the up volume down until you see the little label "download mode"
It works!
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it shows no command screen
Hello everyone.
Yesterday I bricked my Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, and today I managed to unbrick it without requiring anything special (no need for a Authorized Service Account).
I use Linux, so the scripts inside the Stock ROM end with the .sh file extension. If you're using Windows, use the .bat files.
Phone:
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 128GB - Begonia (with NFC).
Bricked state:
Constant boot loop;
No access to bootloader;
No access to system;
Access to fastboot.
Phone requirement:
You must be able to load fastboot mode.
PC requirements:
1. You'll need adb tools (SDK Platform-Tools) to communicate with your phone. Official link is below;
2. Download and unpack the Stock ROM linked below.
Instructions:
1. You need to make sure your phone has some power in it;
2. Unpack the Stock Rom and enter its folder (begonia_global_images_V10.4.2.0.PGGMIXM_20191024.0000.00_9.0_global);
3. Put your phone into fastboot mode (Key Combo: Hold the Power button + Volume Down button until the fastboot logo appears);
4. Connect your phone to your PC;
5. Run the flash_all.* scripts according to your operating system:
5.1. Linux: "./flash_all.sh";
5.2. Windows (untested; I'm not using Windows): Run "flash_all.bat" (How to Run a BAT File on Windows);
6. Wait something between 5min to 10min. It's quite fast, and the flashing process is verbose enough.
7. Profit.
F.A.Q.:
1. How did you find this?
Well, none of the unbrick methods in the forum were working, except for the Authorised Service Account one which I didn' t test. I desperately wanted to unbrick my phone by myself, and I thought that it couldn't get worse (it could with a completely blank screen, but I got away with it).
2. Where did you get the Stock ROM from?
I can't remember. It likely was from a xda forum post but I'm unsure. If I can find the original post containing the Stock ROM I used I'll write it here.
3. Which Miui and Android version did you have prior to the brick?
MIUI Global 11.x + Android 9.
4. Which Miui and Android version does the Stock ROM you installed have?
MIUI Global 10.4.2 + Android 9.
5. Can I install any Stock ROM?
As long as it's compatible with your phone version, yes. I recommend not installing a Android 10 Stock ROM because of this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82743011&postcount=3
6. What if can't enter fastboot mode (phone screen in dead blank)?
You won't be able to unbrick your phone using this method. It is worth trying to enter fastboot mode even though your phone has a dead screen, because fastboot might be working anyway (you'll have to test this yourself, as in trying to load fastboot with a blank screen). Read the next question.
7. How can I test if fastboot mode is working?
"adb devices" returns nothing;
"fastboot devices" returns your device (proof it works). Since "fastboot devices" finds your device, you can run the appropriate scripts.
8. What about your Mi Unlock Status before and after the brick?
Before: Unlocked.
After: Unlocked (I thought it would lock the bootloader again, but it didn't).
9. My phone is bricked and I don't know how much battery my phone has left. What should I do?
You should let it turn off due to 0% battery and charge it fully. I do not recommend you flash like I did, without knowing how much battery I had (yes, I took my chances there). As far as I know, any phone in fastboot mode does not charge its battery.
10. Why is fastboot working in your case?
I don't know. I suspect flashing the preloader and the lk from this OP Redmi Note 8 Pro - The Megathread helped, but it's just a hunch.
11. Will you attempt to flash a Custom ROM again?
After taking a break, yes.
12. Is this phone now unbrickable?
As long as fastboot mode works, perhaps. More feedback is required.
Files:
SDK Platform-Tools (adb/fastboot): https://developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
Stock ROM used: http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.4.2.0.PGGMIXM/begonia_global_images_V10.4.2.0.PGGMIXM_20191024.0000.00_9.0_global_270117fdb2.tgz
Feedback:
Due to my job I'm currently very short on time during the week to follow this thread, so it would be immensely helpful to have your feedback on this procedure.
Feedback from people who's phones are bricked with blank screens would be very appreciated, specifically if they can enter fastboot mode without any visual cues from their phones. If any bricked state allows fastboot mode, it seems this phone is easily unbrickable.
Thanks:
strongst for his understanding and in reopening this thread.
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Hi there,
Is there anyway to fix the hardbrick without the authorized account?? If not how can i find someone to do this for me?
andrewff2 said:
Hi there,
Is there anyway to fix the hardbrick without the authorized account?? If not how can i find someone to do this for me?
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Yes, if you can access fastboot mode in your phone like I mentioned above. If hardbrick means loss of access to fastboot mode/recovery/system/basically everything, you'll need to find some other unbrick method.
If fastboot mode is working for you, you can unbrick your device by yourself with nothing else than the fastboot command and the Stock ROM. No need for any extra tools/programs.
inb4: The fastboot command is in the SDK Platform-Tools package I linked in the OP.
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Compass Linux said:
Yes, if you can access fastboot mode in your phone like I mentioned above. If hardbrick means loss of access to fastboot mode/recovery/system/basically everything, you'll need to find some other unbrick method.
If fastboot mode is working for you, you can unbrick your device by yourself with nothing else than the fastboot command and the Stock ROM. No need for any extra tools/programs.
inb4: The fastboot command is in the SDK Platform-Tools package I linked in the OP.
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Yeah i tried this method but fastboot cannot even detect device
andrewff2 said:
Yeah i tried this method but fastboot cannot even detect device
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That's a shame.
It's worth trying different USB ports, cables etc.
I usually enter fastboot mode first and only then I connect the phone to my PC.
Then "./fastboot devices" and my phone is listed.
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Compass Linux said:
Yes, if you can access fastboot mode in your phone like I mentioned above. If hardbrick means loss of access to fastboot mode/recovery/system/basically everything, you'll need to find some other unbrick method.
If fastboot mode is working for you, you can unbrick your device by yourself with nothing else than the fastboot command and the Stock ROM. No need for any extra tools/programs.
inb4: The fastboot command is in the SDK Platform-Tools package I linked in the OP.
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Yeah i tried this method but fastboot cannot even detect device in windows appear com5 in Windows but fastboot do nothing just white led that blinks
andrewff2 said:
Yeah i tried this method but fastboot cannot even detect device in windows appear com5 in Windows but fastboot do nothing just white led that blinks
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I can't give support in this area, but do you have the proper Windows drivers installed?
If you do and it still doesn't work, try a different computer. If you can use a Linux machine somehow it's worth trying. With Linux I didn't need to install anything besides the SDK Platform-Tools package to communicate with my phone.
I think you can unbrick your phone, because fastboot mode is loading (if it's loading it should reply to fastboot commands).
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Compass Linux said:
I can't give support in this area, but do you have the proper Windows drivers installed?
If you do and it still doesn't work, try a different computer. If you can use a Linux machine somehow it's worth trying. With Linux I didn't need to install anything besides the SDK Platform-Tools package to communicate with my phone.
I think you can unbrick your phone, because fastboot mode is loading (if it's loading it should reply to fastboot commands).
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Thanks for the help man but no the only thing is the white led that sometimes blink nothing more no vibration no sound no screen nothing.....
I'm trying to find someone who can help me with this but no one responds... sad
andrewff2 said:
Thanks for the help man but no the only thing is the white led that sometimes blink nothing more no vibration no sound no screen nothing.....
I'm trying to find someone who can help me with this but no one responds... sad
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It seems the only solution for you is this (for now): [GUIDE] [begonia] UNBRICK - stuck on DA mode / Authorised Service Account required
Which you've probably read already.
I think you either do that or wait to see if another unbrick method appears.
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I have the same problem as yours and tried your solution but after i run flash_all.bat it just opens and closes in a split-second and i have no idea whether it works or not. Should I wait a couple of minutes or just try again?
advan93 said:
I have the same problem as yours and tried your solution but after i run flash_all.bat it just opens and closes in a split-second and i have no idea whether it works or not. Should I wait a couple of minutes or just try again?
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That's not normal.
What you should see are various files being flashed along with their progress meter.
I'm assuming you're double clicking the .bat file. Instead of doing that, open a CMD Prompt and use that instead.
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