[Q] Hard Bricked phone after Busybox update - XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi everybody, this is my first post here, I am very happy to be here, joining in this community.
When I tried to update the busybox binary to the latest version 1.19X (FroyoPro 2.5) I hard bricked my phone.
The Rom loads up but after that my phone doesn't work (an endless number of error messages appears).
I cannot even start the phone in ClockworkMod or Xrecovery.
I tried to recover my phone using SEUS and FlashTool but (If I didn't do anything wrong) it still doesn't work.
Now I don't know what to do. The phone is still under warranty but it is going to expire shortly, if I ask them to fix my phone, they surely won't accept my SE because it's clear I rooted it.
Can you suggest me any solutions - a good solution would also be to make it dead - maybe with a strong power supply...
Thanks in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650174

Superuser_ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1650174
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Thanks, I'll try this. If it works (I hope so), I'll let you know.

Hi. It's my first time here to post too. Same thing happened to my w8. Installed busybox 1.19.3 (wanted to try supercharger), but when I rebooted I got stuck in the SE logo. Seus seems to not work anymore. Have you tried PCC? I simply flashed back to stock rom using flashtool myself. Try double checking. First time i tried i didn't install the drivers from flashtool's folder.

cascabel said:
Hi. It's my first time here to post too. Same thing happened to my w8. Installed busybox 1.19.3 (wanted to try supercharger), but when I rebooted I got stuck in the SE logo. Seus seems to not work anymore. Have you tried PCC? I simply flashed back to stock rom using flashtool myself. Try double checking. First time i tried i didn't install the drivers from flashtool's folder.
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I think the first time I used FlashTool I didn't install the drivers. :banghead:
Today I'll try this way.

It worked, the first time I didn't install the drivers before using FlashTool.
Thank you very much.

Eeem, just reflash it with seus or if u can unlock bootloader then do that and flash custom kernel cuz custom kernels have cwm recovery built in what means u can flash many many fine roms. Hit thanx if i helped.

glad that worked.
are you still gonna update busybox? if you are pls let me know how you did it successfully without bricking! thank!

cascabel said:
glad that worked.
are you still gonna update busybox? if you are pls let me know how you did it successfully without bricking! thank!
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At the moment I'm not going to update the busybox, if I'll succeed I'll post something on XDA or let you know via PM.

samsung xcover bricks after install busybox
everytime i run busybox free & i even bought pro it bricks my phone after reboot so i have to reflash the rom. its the latest official europe. samsung xcover gt-s5690. driving me mad. anyone any idea solution?? thanks

chuckens said:
everytime i run busybox free & i even bought pro it bricks my phone after reboot so i have to reflash the rom. its the latest official europe. samsung xcover gt-s5690. driving me mad. anyone any idea solution?? thanks
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Dont update busybox..
Your kernel dont support it
Sent from my E15i

Gogeta said:
Dont update busybox..
Your kernel dont support it
Sent from my E15i
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thanks for reply. on google play there are 3 different versions. 1.Robert Nediyakalaparambil 2. BusyBox ProStephen (Stericson) they both install 100% and work till i reboot and actually its not all the time i reboot... the third is BusyBox Installer JRummy Apps Inc. this one doesnt install it tells me wrong kernal.
it did not brick till i recently wipe partition&cache. it's running gingerbread on android 2.3.6. Headreck:crying:

chuckens said:
thanks for reply. on google play there are 3 different versions. 1.Robert Nediyakalaparambil 2. BusyBox ProStephen (Stericson) they both install 100% and work till i reboot and actually its not all the time i reboot... the third is BusyBox Installer JRummy Apps Inc. this one doesnt install it tells me wrong kernal.
it did not brick till i recently wipe partition&cache. it's running gingerbread on android 2.3.6. Headreck:crying:
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Use custom kernels for your device.

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[GUIDE]One Click Return to Stock i9020t/23

This script returns to unrooted, factory state android 4.0.4.
1. Download this zip - Quicker download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?pzrzrt3583rgbmf
2. Backup your phone (everything! sd, apps, games etc).
3. Plug in your phone, turn on USB debugging.
4. Unzip the downloaded files.
5. Open run.bat
6. Type in Y then press enter.
7. It does the rest.
Had to do this since i'm sending off my phone to samsung, basically used this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167819&highlight=unroot
and updated the images for 4.0.4 and for i9020t/23 (this won't work for nexus 4g or i9020a). It worked well for me so I thought someone else might find it useful.
If you're having problems it's probably because you haven't installed the windows drivers correctly, I can't really help you there (google it or something!)
If you want to thank anyone, go to the other thread and thank michaelpeerman. All credit goes to him.
Edit: By request, someone wanted the same thing but for 2.3.6, so here is the link for that
Edit: Someone else took over for jelly bean, found HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807861&highlight=one+click
HosainH said:
This script returns to unrooted, factory state.
1. Download this zip
2. Backup your phone (everything! sd, apps, games etc).
3. Plug in your phone, turn on USB debugging.
4. Unzip the downloaded files.
5. Open run.bat
6. Type in Y then press enter.
7. It does the rest.
Had to do this since i'm sending off my phone to samsung, basically used this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167819&highlight=unroot
and updated the images for 4.0.4 and for i9020t/23 (this won't work for nexus 4g or i9020a). It worked well for me so I thought someone else might find it useful.
If you're having problems it's probably because you haven't installed the windows drivers correctly, I can't really help you there (google it or something!)
If you want to thank anyone, go to the other thread and thank michaelpeerman. All credit goes to him.
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So what does this do exactly, flash a stock 4.04 rom and lock the bootloader?
bringonblink said:
So what does this do exactly, flash a stock 4.04 rom and lock the bootloader?
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Yep, and also unroots.
gonna dl this even tho i dont need it yet... but good feeling to have it just incase...
Used this tonight. Works on my 9023 no probs.
Thanks.
just tried it. It does exactly what it should do!
very good work
Downloading it now!!
I just need it cox of selling my phone!
Mirror pls? =(
alahkel said:
Mirror pls? =(
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Anything wrong with sendspace? And any preferred hosting site?
Glad you guys found it useful btw!
Adding a mediafire link since that's probably more convinient.
http://www.mediafire.com/?pzrzrt3583rgbmf
Hi there!
Is the One CLick 2.3.6 edition compatible with 9023?
I have a i9020T stock 4.0.4 never rooted. If I run the 2.3.6 script,will it go back to stock 2.3.6 without problems?
Dadi68 said:
Hi there!
Is the One CLick 2.3.6 edition compatible with 9023?
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Yep.
onasri15 said:
I have a i9020T stock 4.0.4 never rooted. If I run the 2.3.6 script,will it go back to stock 2.3.6 without problems?
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My understanding is that you require root to flash any ROM, this would be no exception. It wouldn't be that hard to root and then run the tool though.
But there'll be no problem rolling back to 2.3.6 from stock (rooted) 4.0.4?
onasri15 said:
But there'll be no problem rolling back to 2.3.6 from stock (rooted) 4.0.4?
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Of course not.
Hi,
I got a really f******g problem with my NS. The power button is out of service. Thus my only aim is to get back to the unroot locked bootloader rom in order to send it to samsung.
I tried to do that manually with cmd.
I tried via Odin
I tried via your one click zip
I used my computer (the one i used to root it for the first time, guessing the drivers didn't change). Everytime, the command got stuck at 'waiting for device'. I thought it was a driver problem, tried to reinstall sdk, reinstall drivers. I'm still blocked at waiting for device.
I tried with another 'virgin' computer. I installed PDAnet to get drivers and make sure they work. (tried CMD or with your one click zip..) I'm still still stucked at waiting for device. However, my device do is recognised by both computers..4
Any idea?
Is my ****ing power button messing around?
Two days i'm drudging on this.. I'm thinking about suicide by now..
zapskull said:
Hi,
I got a really f******g problem with my NS. The power button is out of service. Thus my only aim is to get back to the unroot locked bootloader rom in order to send it to samsung.
I tried to do that manually with cmd.
I tried via Odin
I tried via your one click zip
I used my computer (the one i used to root it for the first time, guessing the drivers didn't change). Everytime, the command got stuck at 'waiting for device'. I thought it was a driver problem, tried to reinstall sdk, reinstall drivers. I'm still blocked at waiting for device.
I tried with another 'virgin' computer. I installed PDAnet to get drivers and make sure they work. (tried CMD or with your one click zip..) I'm still still stucked at waiting for device. However, my device do is recognised by both computers..4
Any idea?
Is my ****ing power button messing around?
Two days i'm drudging on this.. I'm thinking about suicide by now..
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Sorry mate I really have no idea, maybe you could try calling up samsung and ask them if they would repair it even if you rooted? It is a developer phone and so they must understand that most people with a Nexus S root it..
I'm looking to sell my NS so wanted to get it back to stock and this script worked perfectly. Thanks so much!
one click stock JB
i took the liberty of replacing the images in the script with the ones in the JB factory image . the script works with JB . i will upload a link for stock JB . if that is an inconvenience for the thread starter... please tell me and i'll remove it . enjoy .
oh and thank you HosainH and michaelpeerman
and here it is :
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxOITIU5B1JYbkJWZ2R3Rk5BWjA
raducux said:
i took the liberty of replacing the images in the script with the ones in the JB factory image . the script works with JB . i will upload a link for stock JB . if that is an inconvenience for the thread starter... please tell me and i'll remove it . enjoy .
oh and thank you HosainH and michaelpeerman
and here it is :
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxOITIU5B1JYbkJWZ2R3Rk5BWjA
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Saved me the trouble of doing it myself
Thanks!

[HELP] Stuck at sony ericsson logo

When i'm starting x8 i stuck at sony ericsson logo.
I tried everything but i can't pass it.
Please help.
yurma3 said:
When i'm starting x8 i stuck at sony ericsson logo.
I tried everything but i can't pass it.
Please help.
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You ddint try everything if you cant pass through it. Use the XDA search button or check the stickies in the General Forum or in the development check on how to Unbrick x8. Works everytime
Sent using Aerodynamics
similar problem
I have the same problem ! sorry if I am spamming your request, but I think that's better than to make another n00b thread :angel:.
so in my case, I installed a wrong ROM (there was two variants), tested softwares like flashtool without any real result. I only need to restore my lovely phone with the default ROM, then I can flash it again, thanks.
edit: didn't read the previous post (was writing). so it should be the same thing for me cause I am really null in those stuff.
Download flash tool and X8 ftf file then search for steps on what to do. Or use pc companion
Sent from my X8 using xda app-developers app
ANTICHRISTUS REX said:
I have the same problem ! sorry if I am spamming your request, but I think that's better than to make another n00b thread :angel:.
so in my case, I installed a wrong ROM (there was two variants), tested softwares like flashtool without any real result. I only need to restore my lovely phone with the default ROM, then I can flash it again, thanks.
edit: didn't read the previous post (was writing). so it should be the same thing for me cause I am really null in those stuff.
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if u want go back to 2.1 eclair just download the FTF file from my signature down there!
this is one of the way to unbrick the phone
- copy paste the ftf file to flashtool/firmware
- choose flashmode on flashtool
- turn off x8 , plug it with hold back button
- waallaahhh! Done
as I already said, I used flashtool but without the original ROM (I am noob). but now it's working finelly. how ?
after installing flashtool, it was asking for drivers, even if they are already installed. so I installed all the drivers, for all the available phones .
retryting again and again, same problem. drivers are missed.
but I don't know how, it worked in the last attempt, and my phone is flashed with the original ROM.
thanks a lot :good: !
ANTICHRISTUS REX said:
as I already said, I used flashtool but without the original ROM (I am noob). but now it's working finelly. how ?
after installing flashtool, it was asking for drivers, even if they are already installed. so I installed all the drivers, for all the available phones .
retryting again and again, same problem. drivers are missed.
but I don't know how, it worked in the last attempt, and my phone is flashed with the original ROM.
thanks a lot :good: !
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well done dude!
some people forget to install x8 Driver, gordon gates, and flashtool/driver
And dont forget to clear data and cache before flashing any kernel to prevent bootloops
Sent using Aerodynamics

Cant open my x8 after installing busy box

btw im in fse roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298880 atm. i cant openmy phone after installing busybox.
i just try to install busy box because i cant find or run any recovery in that run after running busybox and rebot i cant open my phone anymore and say sony ericson only. i try to flash but notting happen. its not flashing.
Afaik installing busybox on stock kernel-based roms softbricks the device (though it's apparently not a kernel issue). Try repairing via pcc.
cascabel said:
Afaik installing busybox on stock kernel-based roms softbricks the device (though it's apparently not a kernel issue). Try repairing via pcc.
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i already try notting happen.
pc companion was not be able to connect to the phone plss disconnect and connect again
any one can help i almost 2:crying::crying::crying: month trying to fix this but notting happen
JAYR143111 said:
any one can help i almost 2:crying::crying::crying: month trying to fix this but notting happen
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
stamatis said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35338935&postcount=2
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But the problem is my phone manufacturing date is 11w29 above. i thought its posible to hardbrick if i will do that instructions
JAYR143111 said:
But the problem is my phone manufacturing date is 11w29 above. i thought its posible to hardbrick if i will do that instructions
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What? No. You won't unlock the bootloader.
Just read the instructions carefully.
stamatis said:
What? No. You won't unlock the bootloader.
Just read the instructions carefully.
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ty so much bro. i fix already. ty ty ty tyty tyvm. im so happy my x8 back...
JAYR143111 said:
ty so much bro. i fix already. ty ty ty tyty tyvm. im so happy my x8 back...
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No problem mate, I'm glad you fixed it.
JAYR143111 said:
btw im in fse roms http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298880 atm. i cant openmy phone after installing busybox.
i just try to install busy box because i cant find or run any recovery in that run after running busybox and rebot i cant open my phone anymore and say sony ericson only. i try to flash but notting happen. its not flashing.
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Try installing busybox using xtoolbox final version, I use it also to root my phone

How to ROOT Android One without PC

Hallo Guys, Welcome to my thread, I tried so many apps to root my device withot pc, and finally I found this app to root mya Android One. I tried this in Indonesian 8GB variant and Philipinne 4GB variant Stock rom, so i think it might be worked on other device and stock rom called android one
Okay so lets get work guys,
1. Download Kingroot in here http://d-h.st/qcUS
2. install the downloadaed apk and open it.
3. tap on blue button and wait till progress 100%
4. Reboot your device
5. now your device ROOTED
(optional) For anyone who want superSU
1. flash custom recovery like CWM/Philz/TWRP via flashify (you can download flashify on playstore)
2. download update.zip in here http://d-h.st/JOuF
3. flash update.zip
3. DONE
Here the screenshot
Go to Page 2 >>
Okay Guys thats what i've done Thank you :good:
Press Thanks Button if i Help you
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markjerald said:
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What was deleted?
I asked if you are using Cherry Mobile One but never mind XD
markjerald said:
I asked if you are using Cherry Mobile One but never mind XD
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LOL, but i think it might be work on any devices too
I tested in indian stock rom too in last hour
Haha. I'm afraid to root because they say that it'll broke OTA updates
So don't root your phone
Yeah but they said too that you can update manually even though your phone is rooted but i don't know how to update manually. Can you teach me?
People have tried many apps in the past, and reported that they do not work
Can you post a screenshot showing it?
markjerald said:
Yeah but they said too that you can update manually even though your phone is rooted but i don't know how to update manually. Can you teach me?
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Ask someone who could give you update.zip which downloaded from update, and flash it via recovery
Maykheld said:
Ask someone who could give you update.zip which downloaded from update, and flash it via recovery
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Can i flash OTA's using stock recovery?
akhilnarang said:
People have tried many apps in the past, and reported that they do not work
Can you post a screenshot showing it?
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here are the screenshots
thanks for remind me
Is it possible to flash the update.zip or supersu using stock recovery?
i never try it before, but you need to install custom recovery for more abilities
hi
pless help
mi how to root samsung star 2 sm-g130e withot pc

Note 5 Reboot and All apps crashing

Dears, thank you all for your efforts in making this website the best ever.
I just bought a new Note 5 (N920C) couple of weeks ago, and suddenly it went crazy!!
All apps began to crash and the phone reboots million times.
I tried all means of wiping, recovery, i even reinstalled the stock firmware, changed kernels, still the same problem, (latest kernel is SpaceX-Kernel-v0.1_N920C(official) still no use.
Now the thing is my knox counter is up by 1, and the warranty is void. :crying: any way i can reset it to send it back to samsung, or if there anyways to fix it it would be better as they will take two weeks min to repair it.
PLEASE YOUR HELP......
please your response is highly appreciated
mehmed91 said:
please your response is highly appreciated
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can you enter download mode??? (down+mid button+power)
if so i can recommend a couple of issues;
1) enter download mode and by using odin download the factory rom from sammobile.com... Select your country (turkey?) and find the appropriate rom there
2) flash the phone
3) with the same mode connect to pc and by using smart switch try to update the firmware (There is an update if i am not mistaken)
4) see what happens
good luck
Alansal said:
can you enter download mode??? (down+mid button+power)
if so i can recommend a couple of issues;
1) enter download mode and by using odin download the factory rom from sammobile.com... Select your country (turkey?) and find the appropriate rom there
2) flash the phone
3) with the same mode connect to pc and by using smart switch try to update the firmware (There is an update if i am not mistaken)
4) see what happens
good luck
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Can you inform me from where do i get a bootloader?
mehmed91 said:
Can you inform me from where do i get a bootloader?
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N920C/TUR/
and download odin to flash this software....
Alansal said:
and download odin to flash this software....
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Brother thank you for your help, I've tried every single thing, and i guess i came to a conclusion where its the google play services app that causes all this hustle.
Do you have any idea how to downgrade it? whenever i open it in app manager, there is no uninstall updates and all the buttons are not accessible.
mehmed91 said:
Brother thank you for your help, I've tried every single thing, and i guess i came to a conclusion where its the google play services app that causes all this hustle.
Do you have any idea how to downgrade it? whenever i open it in app manager, there is no uninstall updates and all the buttons are not accessible.
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if you are rooted, try removing google play services and then install the latest one from apkmirror.net
arbaz.kagzi said:
if you are rooted, try removing google play services and then install the latest one from apkmirror.net
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the problem is with the updated one, if i try to install and order version it doesnt connect to google servers.
is there any moded apk?
mehmed91 said:
the problem is with the updated one, if i try to install and order version it doesnt connect to google servers.
is there any moded apk?
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try flashing dr.ketan's stock rooted kernel or update your skyhigh kernel to the latest one..kernel can cause these issues or switch to a custom rom..
arbaz.kagzi said:
try flashing dr.ketan's stock rooted kernel or update your skyhigh kernel to the latest one..kernel can cause these issues or switch to a custom rom..
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To be honest, it worked after i updated the google play services after the last update, then i tried to flash dr.Ketans kernel and it went crazy again, now all the apps work, but it keeps rebooting every once in while.
Do you have any idea how can I reset my knox counter? I want to throw it back to the warranty.
I had had the frequent rebooting issue with Space kernel then I installed the root-able stock kernel and the issue has been in the past ever since
طوني تبولة said:
I had had the frequent rebooting issue with Space kernel then I installed the root-able stock kernel and the issue has been in the past ever since
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Tamam m3alim, i just used it, but it didnt work for me for now, i will reinstall the stock firmware once i get home *on my private laptop* as i flashed a phils kernel, then flash this kernel again, it will work on the ksa built right?
mehmed91 said:
Tamam m3alim, i just used it, but it didnt work for me for now, i will reinstall the stock firmware once i get home *on my private laptop* as i flashed a phils kernel, then flash this kernel again, it will work on the ksa built right?
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I'm currently in KSA on STC, no issues at all. My phone is running UAE build btw (not the latest one though)
mehmed91 said:
To be honest, it worked after i updated the google play services after the last update, then i tried to flash dr.Ketans kernel and it went crazy again, now all the apps work, but it keeps rebooting every once in while.
Do you have any idea how can I reset my knox counter? I want to throw it back to the warranty.
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knox is a software and hardware based fuse if it gets tripped there is no going back.. Even the great developer chainfire (mastermind behind flashfire, cf auto root and supersu) confirmed that knox counter cannot be reverted back..
I upgraded to OJD yesterday, same issue, almost all apps have sopped working, I fixed this with re-install kernel and wipe cache in recovery, not sure which one is the correct solution, just try this, thanks.
طوني تبولة said:
I had had the frequent rebooting issue with Space kernel then I installed the root-able stock kernel and the issue has been in the past ever since
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it worked fine, once i installed my sim card it tripped again.
Thank you all for your support, it has been a problem with the IC.
now its being replaced with a new one.
Having very similat problem... IC do you mean "integrated circuit"?
Thanks for info!
mehmed91 said:
Thank you all for your support, it has been a problem with the IC.
now its being replaced with a new one.
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