Was running stock 5.0.1 with a decrypted boot.img. Rooted, unlocked, modified build.prop, TWRP, Franco kernel. Lost ability to connect to a PC, so I can't update manually (that's for another conversation). So I need the 5.1 OTA. I unrooted through SuperSu, flashed stock recovery and stock kernel. Did a factory reset. For some reason, my build.prop stayed modified.
The OTA will download, but fails to install...simply saying "error." Any advice on what could be preventing the OTA from installing?? I was hoping this update would fix my device-to-PC connection.
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ryan4a said:
Was running stock 5.0.1 with a decrypted system.img. Rooted, unlocked, modified build.prop, TWRP, Franco kernel. Lost ability to connect to a PC, so I can't update manually (that's for another conversation). So I need the 5.1 OTA. I unrooted through SuperSu, flashed stock recovery and stock kernel. Did a factory reset. For some reason, my build.prop stayed modified.
The OTA will download, but fails to install...simply saying "error." Any advice on what could be preventing the OTA from installing?? I was hoping this update would fix my device-to-PC connection.
Thanks
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Flash system.img and userdata.img and reboot.
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Flash system.img and userdata.img and reboot.
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I'm probably more of a noob than I should be and may be in over my head. But how exactly would I flash those images without a PC or root access? Through stock recovery? Where do I find those files?
ryan4a said:
I'm probably more of a noob than I should be and may be in over my head. But how exactly would I flash those images with a PC or root access? Through stock recovery? Where do I find those files?
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Extract the Google factory image and flash both img`s in fastboot/bootloader, here is a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008.
ryan4a said:
I'm probably more of a noob than I should be and may be in over my head. But how exactly would I flash those images with a PC or root access? Through stock recovery? Where do I find those files?
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You can't. You're pretty screwed to be honest, you'll need to have that other conversation about your USB connection now.
gee2012 said:
Extract the Google factory image and flash both img`s in fastboot/bootloader, here is a guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008.
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Thanks again. But this tutorial says
"Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable."
Again, my device is not recognized by any computer, even in fastboot mode. Anyway to do this without a PC?
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Thanks again. But this tutorial says
"Boot it in fastboot(bootloader mode) by pressing and holding Power Button + Volume Down at the same time.
Connect your phone to your PC through your USB cable."
Again, my device is not recognized by any computer, even in fastboot mode. Anyway to do this without a PC?
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No, not possible without a pc i`am afraid.
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No, not possible without a pc i`am afraid.
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Thanks for your help. So if I have stock rom, stock recovery, and stock kernel, why would the OTA fail? I thought unrooting and factory reset would have and put everything back to original. I’m just trying to get the update. Do I need to clean up any other system files? Without root access, I can’t change my build.prop back to original, but I wouldn’t think that would have any effect.
I'm on a Nexus 6 by the way.
ryan4a said:
Thanks for your help. So if I have stock rom, stock recovery, and stock kernel, why would the OTA fail? I thought unrooting and factory reset would have and put everything back to original. I’m just trying to get the update. Do I need to clean up any other system files? Without root access, I can’t change my build.prop back to original, but I wouldn’t think that would have any effect.
I'm on a Nexus 6 by the way.
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Does the phone boot-up? If yes enable usb debugging and you should get connected and the phone is recognised.. Test if the device is recognised in adb with cmd terminal: adb devices and in fastboot/bootloader: fastboot devices.
Try downloading the latest fastboot drivers, I had the same issue and until i installed the latest ones, it wasnt being detected.
ryan4a said:
Thanks for your help. So if I have stock rom, stock recovery, and stock kernel, why would the OTA fail? I thought unrooting and factory reset would have and put everything back to original. I’m just trying to get the update. Do I need to clean up any other system files? Without root access, I can’t change my build.prop back to original, but I wouldn’t think that would have any effect.
I'm on a Nexus 6 by the way.
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Root modified system in a way that only reflashing the system image will fix. This was changed when lollipop launched.
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Oh and if you decrypted, you'll have to flash boot img too.
gee2012 said:
Does the phone boot-up? If yes enable usb debugging and you should get connected and the phone is recognised.. Test if the device is recognised in adb with cmd terminal: adb devices and in fastboot/bootloader: fastboot devices.
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Yes, phone boots up and runs fine. USB debugging is enabled, but still not recognized. At best, I'll get an "unknown device" in device manager. I can't get the Nexus Root Toolkit to recognize it either, even after using the USBDeview.
fkofilee said:
Try downloading the latest fastboot drivers, I had the same issue and until i installed the latest ones, it wasnt being detected.
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Where would I get the latest fastboot drivers?
ryan4a said:
Yes, phone boots up and runs fine. USB debugging is enabled, but still not recognized. At best, I'll get an "unknown device" in device manager. I can't get the Nexus Root Toolkit to recognize it either, even after using the USBDeview.
Where would I get the latest fastboot drivers?
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I use the Google usb drivers, they are in the /android-sdk/ Extras/Google/usb_drivers/ folder
Or, try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
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I use the Google usb drivers, they are in the /android-sdk/ Extras/Google/usb_drivers/ folder
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Thanks. That was one of the first things I tried. I downloaded the updated drives, but not sure I "installed" them. Still not recognizing my device on any PC or Mac. I'm hoping it's not hardware, because it charges fine when connected to a PC.
ryan4a said:
Thanks. That was one of the first things I tried. I downloaded the updated drives, but not sure I "installed" them. Still not recognizing my device on any PC or Mac. I'm hoping it's not hardware, because it charges fine when connected to a PC.
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Try a different USB cable
cam30era said:
Try a different USB cable
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That was one of the other things I first tried.
ryan4a said:
That was one of the other things I first tried.
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Connect the device to the pc, if the phone shows up in device manager uninstall the device, disconnect and the reconnect the phone and choose manual usb driver install and choose the Google usb drivers and all should be ok.
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I'm hoping it's not hardware, because it charges fine when connected to a PC.
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Doesnt indicate anything. Data connection uses more USB pins than charging.. Double check your USB port to check for obstruction or pin damage.
Thanks everyone. I've tried multiple cables and multiple computers. Still nothing. At best, I can only get my phone to show up as an "unknown device" in device manager. Then when I manually install the Google drivers, it says "drivers already installed." Or it will install the drivers in like 1 second and finish. But still no connection. I'll keep trying. Otherwise, I'm screwed and will need to keep my non-rooted device on 5.0.1.
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So I got carried away with trying to get rid of that three dot menu button at the bottom of the screen and I've slowly managed to work myself into a really bad problem. I'm not necessarily new to this, I've rooted my Droid 2, Droid 3, and GS3, but this has been more complicated for me.
Anyways, my problem is, I was trying to wipe my phone so that I could flash a ROM. This is because I couldn't access my settings (I overwrote the original in an attempt to get rid of the multitask button). But while I was in CWM I factory reset it but I also accidentally deleted the system. My bootloader is unlocked, but now my phone is on and I can't get into recovery, and I'm assuming it's because the whole system is gone so there's nothing to boot.
Another problem I had (while my phone was able to boot up completely), Android File Transfer wouldn't work, I downloaded a rom for the settings.apk but it wouldn't let me transfer files between my computer and phone. I emailed the .apk to myself but since I couldn't access settings I wasn't able to pick my usual email (although now I'm thinking I should have just used the email I first signed in with). Not as much of a concern but input is still welcome.
I've looked up RUU but it looks like it's not available yet for Verizon. Any possible solutions would be MUCH appreciated.
Don't worry, your device is not bricked.
If your bootloader works well, you must select fastboot and flash the recovery via fastboot.exe in the command line. Now you should be able to get into recovery.
If you wiped your partitions, you can have a trouble with mounting /sdcard. Then you should get an OTG Micro USB cable and put ROM on your USB stick, but I'm not sure if TWRP recovery for HTC One supports mounting flash memory from USB host.
Gudio142 said:
Don't worry, your device is not bricked.
If your bootloader works well, you must select fastboot and flash the recovery via fastboot.exe in the command line. Now you should be able to get into recovery.
If you wiped your partitions, you can have a trouble with mounting /sdcard. Then you should get an OTG Micro USB cable and put ROM on your USB stick, but I'm not sure if TWRP recovery for HTC One supports mounting flash memory from USB host.
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I'm stuck on the green HTC logo screen and the red warning about the bootloader. I can't boot into recovery anymore. By the way I'm using a Mac but I do have a PC running Windows 8 if there's solutions I could try
Gudio142 said:
Don't worry, your device is not bricked.
If your bootloader works well, you must select fastboot and flash the recovery via fastboot.exe in the command line. Now you should be able to get into recovery.
If you wiped your partitions, you can have a trouble with mounting /sdcard. Then you should get an OTG Micro USB cable and put ROM on your USB stick, but I'm not sure if TWRP recovery for HTC One supports mounting flash memory from USB host.
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I tried flashing into recovery via fastboot but my computer doesn't recognize my device. And I'm pretty sure I had drivers installed since that's how I unlocked the bootloader in the first place..
xerhoffx said:
I tried flashing into recovery via fastboot but my computer doesn't recognize my device. And I'm pretty sure I had drivers installed since that's how I unlocked the bootloader in the first place..
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Install the latest drivers and try from a windows 7 pc (or windows 8, win 8.1 doesn't work well)
Reinstall drivers if you haven't already and try the correct file for your 'Modelid' here. It's the only way I got mine to work again after i did the same thing.
Note: The file i used had a different software version but it still flashed ok.
After that, if you can find the right Nandroid you now have the ability to flash that
n1234d said:
Install the latest drivers and try from a windows 7 pc (or windows 8, win 8.1 doesn't work well)
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I only have Windows 8 I believe...
xerhoffx said:
I only have Windows 8 I believe...
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Try a different PC, worked for another guy whose pc wouldn't detect his phone. See if a pc with XP works..
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jingles98 said:
Reinstall drivers if you haven't already and try the correct file for your 'Modelid' here. It's the only way I got mine to work again after i did the same thing.
Note: The file i used had a different software version but it still flashed ok.
After that, if you can find the right Nandroid you now have the ability to flash that
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Where could I find a nandroid for Verizon? I feel like Verizon is the most difficult to find.
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I was finally able to boot into recovery and thank goodness had a CWM backup. Thanks for your input guys.
When I plug my phone into my computer and run RSD Lite, no phone appears. The operating system of the phone is completely shot, so I need to flash an image of a fresh operating system. I can't do this without being able to use RSD Lite. Motorola Device Manager doesn't seem to be recognizing any available drivers for the device. I really need this phone unbricked. Any answer would be great.
I guess you should leave your phone in bootloader mode.
In order for RSD lite to work, you have to put your device into bootloader mode by holding vol down while you power on. Also, you need to make sure that you have a version of RSD lite that supports it. I've used 6.2.4 successfully.
TheSt33v said:
In order for RSD lite to work, you have to put your device into bootloader mode by holding vol down while you power on. Also, you need to make sure that you have a version of RSD lite that supports it. I've used 6.2.4 successfully.
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The phone is in bootloader mode and I'm using version 6.2.4.
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The phone is in bootloader mode and I'm using version 6.2.4.
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If that's the case, and your phone is still not recognized, there is either a driver problem or a physical connection problem. Assuming you're on Windows, open the device manager. When you plug in the phone, does a new device appear? If so, your problem is likely driver related. If not, there is a problem with the physical connection, which you can troubleshoot by using a different USB port and/or USB cable.
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If that's the case, and your phone is still not recognized, there is either a driver problem or a physical connection problem. Assuming you're on Windows, open the device manager. When you plug in the phone, does a new device appear? If so, your problem is likely driver related. If not, there is a problem with the physical connection, which you can troubleshoot by using a different USB port and/or USB cable.
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I've ttried using different USB ports and cords. Yes, I tried the cord that came with the phone.
roll11tide said:
I've ttried using different USB ports and cords. Yes, I tried the cord that came with the phone.
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Okay. So if it's in bootloader mode, and absolutely nothing happens in the windows device manager when you plug in the phone (no connected device sound, no unknown device, no known device, no nothing), and you're positive that that USB cable/ports on your PC are working, then it sounds like the USB port on your phone has stopped working, in which case there isn't much you can do. If there is no obvious physical damage, and the phone was never exposed to water, I would try getting Motorola (not Verizon) to replace it. It's free.
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Okay. So if it's in bootloader mode, and absolutely nothing happens in the windows device manager when you plug in the phone (no connected device sound, no unknown device, no known device, no nothing), and you're positive that that USB cable/ports on your PC are working, then it sounds like the USB port on your phone has stopped working, in which case there isn't much you can do. If there is no obvious physical damage, and the phone was never exposed to water, I would try getting Motorola (not Verizon) to replace it. It's free.
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Something happens, it is just recognized as a Fastboot Quark S.
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Something happens, it is just recognized as a Fastboot Quark S.
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Hmm. Well then it is set up correctly. If you can't get RSDlite to work, you could always flash your images manually, since basically all RSDlite does is automate the Fastboot commands that are necessary to do this.
1. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or get Fastboot set up in the way of your choice).
2. Unzip the contents of the firmware that you're trying to flash to the same directory as Fastboot.exe.
3. Look for the .bat file that came in the firmware zip and edit it. You should see all of the fastboot commands necessary to flash the firmware.
4. Start fastboot and perform those commands (in the order that they appear) while the phone is in bootloader mode and plugged into the computer.
TheSt33v said:
Hmm. Well then it is set up correctly. If you can't get RSDlite to work, you could always flash your images manually, since basically all RSDlite does is automate the Fastboot commands that are necessary to do this.
1. Install Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or get Fastboot set up in the way of your choice).
2. Unzip the contents of the firmware that you're trying to flash to the same directory as Fastboot.exe.
3. Look for the .bat file that came in the firmware zip and edit it. You should see all of the fastboot commands necessary to flash the firmware.
4. Start fastboot and perform those commands (in the order that they appear) while the phone is in bootloader mode and plugged into the computer.
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I have tried flashing multiple images with ADB and fastboot, but neither of them work. Sometimes it will flash and it doesn't work, and sometimes the sparsechunks just don't get accepted into the OS. I do not know why this is happening, but I have gotten fastboot to do something to the phone, it just didn't produce any results.
Well...that's bizarre. The only reasons I can think of for a sparsechunk not successfully flashing is that it's not the right image for your model of phone, you're trying to flash an OTA update zip instead of a full firmware zip or you're trying to flash an image that is a lower version than your bootloader's version. I'm not sure what to make of the fact that it sometimes flashes successfully and sometimes does not. However, if flashing all of the images in the full firmware zip does not help you, using RSDlite won't help you either since it does the exact same thing. If I were you, I'd try to get Motorola to replace it. It's really easy to do. You pretty much just fill out a form and they send you a new one. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Well...that's bizarre. The only reasons I can think of for a sparsechunk not successfully flashing is that it's not the right image for your model of phone, you're trying to flash an OTA update zip instead of a full firmware zip or you're trying to flash an image that is a lower version than your bootloader's version. I'm not sure what to make of the fact that it sometimes flashes successfully and sometimes does not. However, if flashing all of the images in the full firmware zip does not help you, using RSDlite won't help you either since it does the exact same thing. If I were you, I'd try to get Motorola to replace it. It's really easy to do. You pretty much just fill out a form and they send you a new one. Sorry I can't be of more help.
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Thanks, I am already in the process of having Motorola replace the phone as I figured that would be the most logical option. Thanks for all the help! I will leave this thread open as a mystery to the community that hopefully someone will solve and in the process help someone else.
So I did a factory reset on my kids tablet and in reverted back to 2.2. I tried to to download the recovery file from the Dev-Host site.
The problem is that each one of those downloads an zip file with an exe file in it (which will try to load a bunch of spam crap on my computer). Anyone have a solution on this or where to find the update file??
PM sent
mjalaly said:
So I did a factory reset on my kids tablet and in reverted back to 2.2. I tried to to download the recovery file from the Dev-Host site.
The problem is that each one of those downloads an zip file with an exe file in it (which will try to load a bunch of spam crap on my computer). Anyone have a solution on this or where to find the update file??
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PM sent with link to needed files.
rsfinsrq said:
PM sent with link to needed files.
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I cant even get my computer to recognize the tablet at all. When connected, nothing even shows up under the device manager. Tried it on windows xp, 7 and 10. thoughts?
mjalaly said:
I cant even get my computer to recognize the tablet at all. When connected, nothing even shows up under the device manager. Tried it on windows xp, 7 and 10. thoughts?
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I believe there are compatibility issues with windows 8 and fastboot. If you have an xp machine I would use it. Here is a video on setting up fastboot drivers;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Os_U8n9ngY
Here is a link to the fastboot drivers;
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17300857/Fastboot+ADB(20926).zip
Here is a link to setting up fastboot and flashing instructions;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak_7/Flashing_Guide#Installing_a_recovery
Here is a link to a video on using fastboot commands (You should only need to flash recovery.img)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIkcALvQmWM
Fastboot command to flash recovery image is "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" (without quotes) hit enter.
After flash has completed "fastboot reboot" hit enter.
Once you have the recovery I sent via pm flashed, reboot your device into recovery mode and install update.pkg (The .pkg file I set you needs to be renamed update.pkg and placed on the sd card.
I haven't owned this device in awhile but did flash multiple roms/recoveries without issue but I'm going from memory here. You might want to use google and research if your not comfortable with flashing .
Good luck!
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I believe there are compatibility issues with windows 8 and fastboot. If you have an xp machine I would use it. Here is a video on setting up fastboot drivers;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Os_U8n9ngY
Here is a link to the fastboot drivers;
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17300857/Fastboot+ADB(20926).zip
Here is a link to setting up fastboot and flashing instructions;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Dell_Streak_7/Flashing_Guide#Installing_a_recovery
Here is a link to a video on using fastboot commands (You should only need to flash recovery.img)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIkcALvQmWM
Fastboot command to flash recovery image is "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" (without quotes) hit enter.
After flash has completed "fastboot reboot" hit enter.
Once you have the recovery I sent via pm flashed, reboot your device into recovery mode and install update.pkg (The .pkg file I set you needs to be renamed update.pkg and placed on the sd card.
I haven't owned this device in awhile but did flash multiple roms/recoveries without issue but I'm going from memory here. You might want to use google and research if your not comfortable with flashing .
Good luck!
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I tried XP too. When i plug it into the usb port, nothing comes up under the device manager.
mjalaly said:
I tried XP too. When i plug it into the usb port, nothing comes up under the device manager.
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Did you put the device into fastboot mode prior to plugging it into the computer? If yes, you might want to try another port/cable.
rsfinsrq said:
Did you put the device into fastboot mode prior to plugging it into the computer? If yes, you might want to try another port/cable.
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yes and i bought another cord too because i thought it might be the issue. no go on either.
mjalaly said:
yes and i bought another cord too because i thought it might be the issue. no go on either.
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Strange, I was able to use XP and Windows 7 with fastboot without issue. Windows 8/8.1 had problems. Do you have any other android device drivers installed that may be interfering? I'm running out of ideas at the moment.
A couple threads on the issue;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077892
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258023
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083444
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Strange, I was able to use XP and Windows 7 with fastboot without issue. Windows 8/8.1 had problems. Do you have any other android device drivers installed that may be interfering? I'm running out of ideas at the moment.
A couple threads on the issue;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077892
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258023
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083444
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I dont know either. None of the above helps.. all those assume your computer can actually see the tablet in the first place regardless of drivers. The tablet use to acknowledge that the computer is attached as well.
As long as the tablet is working I would tend to go with a computer/driver issue. Try un-installing previous android device drivers (you indicated the computer used to recognize the tablet so there must be drivers installed) and start over. Running out of ideas here.
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As long as the tablet is working I would tend to go with a computer/driver issue. Try un-installing previous android device drivers (you indicated the computer used to recognize the tablet so there must be drivers installed) and start over. Running out of ideas here.
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I tried in on two computers with no android drivers installed at all. they are work ones.
mjalaly said:
I tried in on two computers with no android drivers installed at all. they are work ones.
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one computer with windows 10 did recognize the tablet but under universal bus serial controllers. If i try to install the driver it says that the driver hash is missing.
this is what i get if i try to install the driver via "add legacy hardware"
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/75198643/Capture.JPG
anyway to install the last tmobile update without using fastboot?
mjalaly said:
one computer with windows 10 did recognize the tablet but under universal bus serial controllers. If i try to install the driver it says that the driver hash is missing.
this is what i get if i try to install the driver via "add legacy hardware"
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/75198643/Capture.JPG
anyway to install the last tmobile update without using fastboot?
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Not sure about installing drivers or using fastboot on windows 10. You may have to disable signature verification to get the drivers installed. Google search on disabling signature verification should provide instructions to do this. Also, you noted a T-mobile update. The files I pm'd you are for wifi. Do you have the 4G verison? They are different files, let me know which one you have.
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Not sure about installing drivers or using fastboot on windows 10. You may have to disable signature verification to get the drivers installed. Google search on disabling signature verification should provide instructions to do this. Also, you noted a T-mobile update. The files I pm'd you are for wifi. Do you have the 4G verison? They are different files, let me know which one you have.
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yeah nothing is working. Are there drivers on the tablet that tell the computer what is going on?? i assume once it is connected to a machine it will say something like it use too about it on the tablet notification
Anyway to install the latest software though the sd card instead of via fast boot?
mjalaly said:
yeah nothing is working. Are there drivers on the tablet that tell the computer what is going on?? i assume once it is connected to a machine it will say something like it use too about it on the tablet notification
Anyway to install the latest software though the sd card instead of via fast boot?
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Depending which recovery you currently have installed, you may be able to update to a subsequent version of the rom via update.pkg on the sd card. Rename the .pkg file to update.pkg, boot into recovery menu and update via pkg on the SD card. If it won't flash the .pkg file, you will need to flash the corresponding recovery.img via fastboot. Also, which device do you have, WiFi or 4G. I previously sent the WiFi rom, but have the 4G rom if you need it.
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Depending which recovery you currently have installed, you may be able to update to a subsequent version of the rom via update.pkg on the sd card. Rename the .pkg file to update.pkg, boot into recovery menu and update via pkg on the SD card. If it won't flash the .pkg file, you will need to flash the corresponding recovery.img via fastboot. Also, which device do you have, WiFi or 4G. I previously sent the WiFi rom, but have the 4G rom if you need it.
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I have the Tmobile one which i think is the 4g version. Quick way to check?
I tried installing LG7 -514-21700 via the SD card but that didn't work. If i cannot get fastboot to work the tablet is SOL right?
Right now it is on 15420 (2.2.2) which is usless since i cannot setup a google account or get the market (google play) to work.
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I have the Tmobile one which i think is the 4g version. Quick way to check?
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Carrier branded would be the 4G variant. You can tell if it has a sim card slot. The WiFi version has a sim card slot, but with a non-removable dummy card in it. I will pm you the 4G rom and recovery.
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Carrier branded would be the 4G variant. You can tell if it has a sim card slot. The WiFi version has a sim card slot, but with a non-removable dummy card in it. I will pm you the 4G rom and recovery.
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edited the above.
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edited the above.
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Be sure and rename the file update.pkg. Also, I just pm'd you the 4G rom. Trying to flash the WiFi rom on a 4G device may fail to install. Also, just reviewing the wiki, it seems that 2.2 was the last T-mobile rom. Not sure if the 4G will flash as the region changed from 33 to 30. Never had the 4G device so not sure.
I have tried almost everything to unlock my tablet, but nothing wil work. I get various errors when i try to load pin bypassers, and FRP lock is enabled. I cant do anything to get this tablet working. It was supposed to be a display model for a local wal mart but the display wasnt set up. It is locked by the crossmark company and i have no idea where to look for help. Anything is appreciated
Have you installed the stock firmware then booted to recovery and factory reset?
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Justinbranson28 said:
I have tried almost everything to unlock my tablet, but nothing wil work. I get various errors when i try to load pin bypassers, and FRP lock is enabled. I cant do anything to get this tablet working. It was supposed to be a display model for a local wal mart but the display wasnt set up. It is locked by the crossmark company and i have no idea where to look for help. Anything is appreciated
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Hey bro, i had the same issue with my SM-T813 S2 9.7 Tab, also had FRP enables and coulnt install stock rom as FRP lock wasnt letting me flash using Odin. Did although find a bypass, PM me if you would like help with it
ashyx said:
Have you installed the stock firmware then booted to recovery and factory reset?
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I cant find the stock firmware, because it is the Verizon model and nowhere seems to have a download
Justinbranson28 said:
I cant find the stock firmware, because it is the Verizon model and nowhere seems to have a download
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Not sure why you state that?
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B3f4JH6oy4Wma3RBdV8xeWdWSHc&export=download
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Not sure why you state that?
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Im not sure this will work, but thay seems to he the right file, thank you so much ive looked everywhere for it
Justinbranson28 said:
Im not sure this will work, but thay seems to he the right file, thank you so much ive looked everywhere for it
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Why won't it work, it's the stock firmware?
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Not sure why you state that?
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I get the error when loading from an sd card : e footer is wrong, and the other error is signature verification failed. Odin won't recognize my device either.
Justinbranson28 said:
I get the error when loading from an sd card : e footer is wrong, and the other error is signature verification failed. Odin won't recognize my device either.
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You need to flash via Odin, you can't flash it with recovery.
You need to put the device in download mode not recovery.
ashyx said:
You need to flash via Odin, you can't flash it with recovery.
You need to put the device in download mode not recovery.
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Odin won't recognize the tablet in download mode, I've tried 3 different versions of odin, at least 4 different usb cables, and every USB port on multiple computers
Justinbranson28 said:
Odin won't recognize the tablet in download mode, I've tried 3 different versions of odin, at least 4 different usb cables, and every USB port on multiple computers
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Are you sure you've installed the Samsung USB drivers.
Download mode is POWER + HOME +VOL DOWN.
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...G_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.00.exe
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Are you sure you've installed the Samsung USB drivers.
Download mode is POWER + HOME +VOL DOWN.
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those drivers let odin recognize the tablet, but i get the error "MDM mode cant download" on my tablet after i try flashing.
Justinbranson28 said:
those drivers let odin recognize the tablet, but i get the error "MDM mode cant download" on my tablet after i try flashing.
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Is this device running lollipop or marshmallow?
I'm afraid there's not much can be done with this tablet if it's stuck in demo mode.
The normal procedure is to install twrp then factory reset and then flash stock firmware.
However because this device has a locked bootloader you won't be able to flash anything custom such as recovery.
There's a chance that if this device is running lollipop you can try and root with kingroot then follow the procedure to convert to supersu.
With that you can install Flashfire then factory reset and install the stock firmware with that.
ashyx said:
Is this device running lollipop or marshmallow?
I'm afraid there's not much can be done with this tablet if it's stuck in demo mode.
The normal procedure is to install twrp then factory reset and then flash stock firmware.
However because this device has a locked bootloader you won't be able to flash anything custom such as recovery.
There's a chance that if this device is running lollipop you can try and root with kingroot then follow the procedure to convert to supersu.
With that you can install Flashfire then factory reset and install the stock firmware with that.
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thank you, i will trythose things, if it isnt too much trouble what specifically should i look for or do?
Any development on this as I just picked up a SM-T817V locked. My version is MMB29K.T817VVRS2BPL1. Not able to flash the firmware here or the official ones from samsung 6.0 and 7.0. Can't power off unit from the download mode. Going to wait until battery dies out.
Anyone with the same issue ? I am stuck at the bootloader since I wiped out my system image I can get to the recovery but I don't have a way to transfer new ROM since phone wont detect USB (MTP).
I didn't have any image backed to restore to. Tried OTG cable/USB nothing worked
What are my options ?
rocco24 said:
Anyone with the same issue ? I am stuck at the bootloader since I wiped out my system image I can get to the recovery but I don't have a way to transfer new ROM since phone wont detect USB (MTP).
I didn't have any image backed to restore to. Tried OTG cable/USB nothing worked
What are my options ?
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Hi... Is data mounted and MTP enabled in TWRP?
Is your phone detected while in bootloader?
Try: fastboot devices
If phone is recognized, download stock firmware of your choice and flash it...
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Hi... Is data mounted and MTP enabled in TWRP?
Is your phone detected while in bootloader?
Try: fastboot devices
If phone is recognized, download stock firmware of your choice and flash it...
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MTP is enabled but phone is not detected at all
I can access the terminal in recovery mode but it doesn't support ftp command to download any firmware.
I guess I am doomed
rocco24 said:
MTP is enabled but phone is not detected at all
I can access the terminal in recovery mode but it doesn't support ftp command to download any firmware.
I guess I am doomed
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Wait... I don't get it...
Are you stuck in recovery? Or bootloader?
Also you can't use ftp commands either in bootloader or recovery... I suggest you start by reading this thread to learn a few basics about Android commands and how-to :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Wait... I don't get it...
Are you stuck in recovery? Or bootloader?
Also you can't use ftp commands either in bootloader or recovery... I suggest you start by reading this thread to learn a few basics about Android commands and how-to :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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Sorry to confuse you I can get to the bootloader and the recovery no problem but when I try to reboot to the system it kept saying no OS installed. I don't have any ROM installed and I can't use USB cable since phone won't detect it. So I am stuck at back-end.
rocco24 said:
Sorry to confuse you I can get to the bootloader and the recovery no problem but when I try to reboot to the system it kept saying no OS installed. I don't have any ROM installed and I can't use USB cable since phone won't detect it. So I am stuck at back-end.
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So...
What operating system is installed on your computer?
Did you already install adb/fastboot drivers?
In device manager, while being in bootloader, is your phone detected when you plug your USB cable?
Did you try different cables, USB ports?
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So...
What operating system is installed on your computer?
Did you already install adb/fastboot drivers?
In device manager, while being in bootloader, is your phone detected when you plug your USB cable?
Did you try different cables, USB ports?
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I tried different cables/PCs nothing worked. I think my phone USB port is defected but what confuses me more is that it can be charged just fine but no USB connectivity
It is still under warranty but not sure if it will be honored since I have the bootloader unlocked.
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Sorry to confuse you I can get to the bootloader and the recovery no problem but when I try to reboot to the system it kept saying no OS installed. I don't have any ROM installed and I can't use USB cable since phone won't detect it. So I am stuck at back-end.
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Nothing happens in device manager when.you plug your phone? Even not recognized as an unknown device?
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Nothing happens in device manager when.you plug your phone? Even not recognized as an unknown device?
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Nothing like said it is dead. I have another nexus 6 can connect easily to the PC I am pretty sure it is a phone issue.
Well, if you're 100℅ sure the USB port is damaged, there's nothing else than a repair that could bring your phone back to life... Good luck..!
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Well, if you're 100℅ sure the USB port is damaged, there's nothing else than a repair that could bring your phone back to life... Good luck..!
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thanks for your time and help.
So the nexus 6 gets old now, may just check to clean your port
coremania said:
So the nexus 6 gets old now, may just check to clean your port
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Tried that already it didn't work
Might be a driver problem.
Connect it your windows pc and check the Device Manager if it is detected as "Android" device. If so uninstall it and disconnect and reconnect it to the pc. Let windows install the MTP drivers.
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Might be a driver problem.
Connect it your windows pc and check the Device Manager if it is detected as "Android" device. If so uninstall it and disconnect and reconnect it to the pc. Let windows install the MTP drivers.
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This has already been discussed if you read the "few" previous posts ... Device isn't detected at all...