Another Stuck in Boot Animation Question - Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have seen a few threads on this, but none that seem to fit my situation. I am new to the Nexus 6, but not to Android and rooting.
My setup: 64GB Nexus 6 with Android 5.1.1 LYZ28E on T-Mobile, rooted with Chainfire, Xposed SDK22 with Installer 3.0 Alpha 2, GravityBox, MultiWindowSidebar, and XHaloFloatingWindow. I also have MultiROM v32b and the modified TWRP recovery with Android M on the second partition, but I haven't used M yet.
The phone works fine when it's up and running, but when I reboot it gets stuck on the spinning balls forever. While it's stuck, if I hold power and volume down to put it into bootloader and power off from there, it will then boot completely but always optimizes all apps first.
Clearing cache and Dalvik cache in TWRP makes no difference. If I put it in bootloader and do "fastboot format cache" it boots fine and doesn't optimize apps (which seems weird to me). In that case I rebooted with "fastboot reboot", so maybe that caused it. However the next time I reboot normally, it sticks on the spinning balls again and I am back to where I started.
I am willing to try "fastboot format userdata" if it might help, but can someone tell me how to backup and restore my data first? Advanced restore from TWRP maybe?
Any ideas on how to troubleshoot or fix this, other than completely wiping and starting over again? I'm not convinced that would fix it anyway.

Try disabling xposed and test reboot.

danarama said:
Try disabling xposed and test reboot.
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Thanks Dan, that fixed it! Now to enable it and one module at a time to find the culprit.
BTW, for anyone else interested in this, I used the zip files in post #18 of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/xposed-lollipop-stuck-bootloop-t3055816

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[HELP] Moto X won't boot to OS after strange happenings...

Rooted, Bootloader unlocked, TWRP installed, Xposed Running. 5.0 - I did not yet update or press update ever, If I have ever accidentally allowed it to begin downloading I kill the download by deleting the file using SDMaid.
I got home, had problems with other devices, phone was on about 40% at this point. I remember hearing the phone reboot, I noticed it went into TWRP, which was strange, I restarted system > powered up > lockscreen > restart to twrp with no interaction. Phone is now getting low 21%ish. Fix permissions - because used to be the all out fix on my other devices.
Same thing again > straight into twrp.
I notice that some scripts have been ran in the twrp console. Something along the lines of Victara_en_US.zip Some red scripts I assume saying failed to update.
I assume the phone is now too low to power up.
It shows no sign of charging since leaving the last twrp reboot.
Green light in top speaker shows when attempting to power up with usb charger plugged in > nothing else happens.
With charger unplugged from phone I see my modified logo screen and the moto planet spinning before phone turns off completely. This process now repeats.
Anyone have any idea what the hell is wrong with my phone?
EDIT UPDATE:
Managed to get into the fastboot menu:
Battery Low (RED)
Device is UNLOCKED status code 3 (YELLOW)
Software status modified (YELLOW)
As normal aside from Battery...
THE-M1GHTY-BUKO said:
EDIT UPDATE:
Managed to get into the fastboot menu:
Battery Low (RED)
Device is UNLOCKED status code 3 (YELLOW)
Software status modified (YELLOW)
As normal aside from Battery...
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Get your phone into TWRP and connect it to your charger and let it charge to at least 70% Use Advanced Wipe in TWRP, select Cache and wipe that. Then see if your phone will start normally. Somehow you have downloaded the update file and it is trying to run automatically. Since your phone is modified, the update fails (and nothing is updated or changed.) The update file is in /cache so wiping that should correct the problem. You should go ahead and update to the Stagefright patched version of your ROM so you aren't having to deny the factory update all the time.
mikeoswego said:
Get your phone into TWRP and connect it to your charger and let it charge to at least 70% Use Advanced Wipe in TWRP, select Cache and wipe that. Then see if your phone will start normally. Somehow you have downloaded the update file and it is trying to run automatically. Since your phone is modified, the update fails (and nothing is updated or changed.) The update file is in /cache so wiping that should correct the problem. You should go ahead and update to the Stagefright patched version of your ROM so you aren't having to deny the factory update all the time.
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Attempting this now....
Phone still boots to a black screen. I don't understand why it would download the update let alone attempt to install it, I religiously deny the update. Also why would it have booted up normally then forced itself into TWRP? :S
What can I next? I dont mind wiping using fastboot as I managed to take all my files off the phone via twrp.
This happened to me a couple times but wiping the cache AND the dalvik cache fixed it. If it still doesn't work, I hope you have a backup because you are going to have to wipe the system and data next. Sometimes these updates like to link themselves to all the phone's partitions, and in that case you should wipe everything and restore your full system and data backup in recovery.
TyNote3Krill said:
This happened to me a couple times but wiping the cache AND the dalvik cache fixed it. If it still doesn't work, I hope you have a backup because you are going to have to wipe the system and data next. Sometimes these updates like to link themselves to all the phone's partitions, and in that case you should wipe everything and restore your full system and data backup in recovery.
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I wiped both the first time I tried it :-/
I don't have a system backup as a far as I am aware, need to check main pc for something like that. I had a lot of trouble with no signal after changing my phone to x1095 so I could root it etc. Just hope I don't have the same trouble again. Can i reinstall the system through twrp? Or do I need to flash via fastboot?
Whats my best option, system files wise, for fixing this?
THE-M1GHTY-BUKO said:
I wiped both the first time I tried it :-/
I don't have a system backup as a far as I am aware, need to check main pc for something like that. I had a lot of trouble with no signal after changing my phone to x1095 so I could root it etc. Just hope I don't have the same trouble again. Can i reinstall the system through twrp? Or do I need to flash via fastboot?
Whats my best option, system files wise, for fixing this?
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If you dont have a backup, at this point, I don't see any other options besides formatting your data or flashing the stock firmware. Of course, don't just take my word for it, but in the future just make sure you have a working backup available.
TyNote3Krill said:
If you dont have a backup, at this point, I don't see any other options besides formatting your data or flashing the stock firmware. Of course, don't just take my word for it, but in the future just make sure you have a working backup available.
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Am I able to flash anything other than the stock 5.0? Last I checked I had converted whatever I had to the x1095. I remember everything being easier on other phones...
Yes, you can, just make sure you have the right file for the job. They are usually about 2 gigs, and they take forever to flash. Note that once you flash the file, your phone will be as if you just bought it from the store, but it always will boot if you have the corresponding build.
THE-M1GHTY-BUKO said:
Attempting this now....
Phone still boots to a black screen. I don't understand why it would download the update let alone attempt to install it, I religiously deny the update. Also why would it have booted up normally then forced itself into TWRP? :S
What can I next? I dont mind wiping using fastboot as I managed to take all my files off the phone via twrp.
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In TWRP, make a backup now even though it may not be useful depending on what the problem is. Then, use advanced wipe in TWRP and wipe data. If the phone will boot now, something got corrupted in data and you'll just need to set your phone up again. If the problem continues, you'll have to flash your system image. How to do this varies with the model of your phone; some models have TWRP images, others need to use fastboot files. After you flash the new system image, you can either just continue to clean setup the phone, or you can try to restore only data from the backup you made previously.
TyNote3Krill said:
Yes, you can, just make sure you have the right file for the job. They are usually about 2 gigs, and they take forever to flash. Note that once you flash the file, your phone will be as if you just bought it from the store, but it always will boot if you have the corresponding build.
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Does that include 5.1 roms? I can never seem to find x1095 5.1 roms, or anything for that matter, they are all titled with every other version.
mikeoswego said:
In TWRP, make a backup now even though it may not be useful depending on what the problem is. Then, use advanced wipe in TWRP and wipe data. If the phone will boot now, something got corrupted in data and you'll just need to set your phone up again. If the problem continues, you'll have to flash your system image. How to do this varies with the model of your phone; some models have TWRP images, others need to use fastboot files. After you flash the new system image, you can either just continue to clean setup the phone, or you can try to restore only data from the backup you made previously.
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I tried wiping data to no avail.
Im trying to download stock 5.0 for now but the download is taking decades for some reason. Do you, or anyone else, recommend any roms which I can easily flash without having to worry about modem files?
THE-M1GHTY-BUKO said:
Does that include 5.1 roms? I can never seem to find x1095 5.1 roms, or anything for that matter, they are all titled with every other version.
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Hopefully this could provide more information for your situation?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-xt1095-flashable-stock-rom-t3185945
Thank you for your help, as well as anyone else who helped me. I now have a running phone on 5.1.
How do I gain root from here? My superuser app updated and now tells me I have no binary, despite telling me to flash something only 5 minutes prior.
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So you don't have root? I would suggest rooting using towelroot. Go online and search "towelroot" click on the first result, click on the lambda to download the apk, and install it. You can then open the app, and press "make it ra1n" to root your device without any reboot needed.
I had root prior to wiping and installing the 5.1 update that was linked to me. Towelroot gives me the phone not supported message.
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Towel root does not work in 5.1.
To root just flash TWRP. Start TWRP. When you exit TWRP it will ask you if you want to root it. Simple.
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I'm still in the "phone not responding" phase.. how did you manage to get in the bootloader from there? Tnx!
I found a chainfire autoroot IMG that rooted my phone. Found xposed too. I'm back at a fully working phone now, thank you to all who helped me.
Gotta say, the battery life on 5.1 is a hell of a lot better.
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As in you can't get it to fastboot?
I left it to charge for a while, then took about 5 minutes attempting the power button volume button combo to restart and get it into fastboot.
I believe that it's something like:
Power + vol down until the phone screen flashes/green light goes off
Then
Still holding the power and volume down
Hold the vol up too
Then release the power still holding the vol up and down.
That's what worked for me. It's literally the most awkward phone I've had go button combos.
I think vol up from powered off works too.
If you mess up just hold the power and vol down again.
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Nexus 6 stuck in boot loop after factory restore

Hey everyone,
I've rooted my Nexus 6 device and tried to modify some of the partitions on the device (logo, aboot, boot).
The device has gone bricked but as that's not the first time it is done I guessed it's a soft brick and can easily be fixed downloading a factory ROM for the Nexus.
I did that, and both Marshmallow and Lollipop were stuck on boot (the colored circles which eventually form the "Android" title).
I also tried custom ROMs, but nothing helped (got to the same point were the colored circles jump infinitely).
I tried to flash the ROM both via fastboot and via the recovery menu.
The bootloader is accessible and unlocked. However, it still doesn't work.
Before I rush to JTAG experiments, does anyone have any idea how to solve this? (or at least, some ideas which aren't mentioned above).
Needless to say, I was wiping the cache everytime I flashed the ROMs.
Sincerely,
Adam.
doadam said:
Hey everyone,
I've rooted my Nexus 6 device and tried to modify some of the partitions on the device (logo, aboot, boot).
The device has gone bricked but as that's not the first time it is done I guessed it's a soft brick and can easily be fixed downloading a factory ROM for the Nexus.
I did that, and both Marshmallow and Lollipop were stuck on boot (the colored circles which eventually form the "Android" title).
I also tried custom ROMs, but nothing helped (got to the same point were the colored circles jump infinitely).
I tried to flash the ROM both via fastboot and via the recovery menu.
The bootloader is accessible and unlocked. However, it still doesn't work.
Before I rush to JTAG experiments, does anyone have any idea how to solve this? (or at least, some ideas which aren't mentioned above).
Needless to say, I was wiping the cache everytime I flashed the ROMs.
Sincerely,
Adam.
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Did you also first reflash the bootloader when flashing stock firmware? Also fastboot ersae system and fastboot format cache before flashing anything.
gee2012 said:
Did you also first reflash the bootloader when flashing stock firmware? Also fastboot ersae system and fastboot format cache before flashing anything.
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Yes, I also reflashed the bootloader. The room itself comes with a "flash-all.sh" script which did not work as well.
I also tried to fastboo erase system and fastboot format cache (both with the recovery feature and the fastboot feature) but it did not work....
Same outcome - waiting on the colored circles.
doadam said:
Yes, I also reflashed the bootloader. The room itself comes with a "flash-all.sh" script which did not work as well.
I also tried to fastboo erase system and fastboot format cache (both with the recovery feature and the fastboot feature) but it did not work....
Same outcome - waiting on the colored circles.
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Did you flash the following img`s manualy in fastboot:
system
userdata
boot
recovery
cache
Flash-all.batt isn`t working for a longer time now allready.
gee2012 said:
Did you flash the following img`s manualy in fastboot:
system
userdata
boot
recovery
cache
Flash-all.batt isn`t working for a longer time now allready.
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Just tried this order. I've been waiting up for 40+ minutes for the phone to boot, however it still loops on these circles.
If it matters - I just tried the 6.0.1 ROM (I've been working on 6.0.0 previously).
doadam said:
Just tried this order. I've been waiting up for 40+ minutes for the phone to boot, however it still loops on these circles.
If it matters - I just tried the 6.0.1 ROM (I've been working on 6.0.0 previously).
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Your best bet is to run a logcat as it is booting to see where it is hanging. Your issue was messing with the partitions. Not a wise thing to do.
zelendel said:
Your best bet is to run a logcat as it is booting to see where it is hanging. Your issue was messing with the partitions. Not a wise thing to do.
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Already thought about that - however adb keeps waiting for a device and shows nothing...
Code:
*adamdo**~**shamu-mmb29k**adb logcat
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Issue returning N6 to stock - I've done it all

Trying to give the mother in law my old N6. It was rooted / bootloader unlocked. First attempt was to factory reset from within the OS. That worked fine, until I rebooted... it wouldn't boot.
I then downloaded the Shamu factory images from Google's website (shamu-n6f27m-factory-bf5cce08) and ran the flash-all.bat script. Multiple errors showed up during the script... but I chalked it up to ADB looking for boot slots etc, whereas this one has none.
Phone booted fine. Installed apps, set up the phone, power cycled it and promptly entered a bootloop.
Ran flash.all again, phone booted fine. Flashed TWRP, booted into recovery, checked things out in there (didn't do anything but flash the TWRP) tried to reboot, phone bootloops.
Flashed TWRP, booted into Recovery, tried to erase system, etc.... multiple errors again. Booted into bootloader, ran Flash-all... phone boots. Installed some apps, rebooted phone and bootloop again.
Then I did something REALLY stupid, I locked the bootloader from ADB. Now I'm on the bootloader, but can't OEM unlock because it's asking me to boot into the OS and enable the ability from Developer options.
I've no idea why this phone is doing this - booting fine into the OS once and then getting into a bootloop every time thereafter.
If anyone can shed some light on this, I'd appreciate it. Also, how in the hell do I unlock the bootloader now that I've locked it and I can't boot into the OS or run the Flash-all.bat anymore since it's locked?
Is your recovery stock? If it is, sideload the last OTA from Google and that should get you back into Android so you can toggle the OEM Unlock button.
Thanks. I was getting the "no command" on Stock recovery. Finally fixed this freaking issue after multiple flashes and wipes and everything else I could think of. Finally got it sorted.
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Thanks. I was getting the "no command" on Stock recovery. Finally fixed this freaking issue after multiple flashes and wipes and everything else I could think of. Finally got it sorted.
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So did you finally figure out what it could have been that you were doing wrong?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
So did you finally figure out what it could have been that you were doing wrong?
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No. I could only assume I had messed something up when I was using it back in the day and really hosed something up. System wouldn't wipe, cache wouldn't wipe, userdata wouldn't wipe in "fasboot" just kept getting "unable to find XXXX".
So multiple flashes into TWRP and bootloops trying to really REALLY wipe the device finally fixed it. I just kept erasing / wiping every partition I could find in Stock Recovery, TWRP, and with fastboot commands. Finally I got them all wiped/cleared and was able to flash the stock OS back on and have it 'stick'.

Booting issue after logo? Status bar and back button flashing

So I've had this issue on three separate Pixel 4 XL phones now and I'm pretty sure this is due to my error somehow.
My issue is after the phone passes the Google logo, a black screen pops up with the status bar flashing on and off, and occasionally the back button like this: https://imgur.com/iRzD1Jk
I've installed Magisk and EdXposed to use GravityBox and FingerFace, however I haven't done much more than that.
Flashing the factory image over while retaining data does not fix it, although I'm not sure why.
Factory resetting seems to fix it for a short time, but it seems to always come back, even if I don't install EdXposed.
Safe mode does not help.
I had also recently tried updating by flashing the February image over the January (without wiping data), and that seemed to let it boot. But unfortunately I decided to continue with the exchange as I had requested one before the update was released.
Does anyone have any similar experiences or any ideas for me to try?
Finally I found someone with the same bug that happened to me 2 times. I can't understand why this happens.
The first time happened when I rebooted my phone when dark mode was active, but looks like it happens randomly. I got that in november and then 2 days ago, without an apparent reason.
Looks like some UI related crash/bug, but I really can't undestrand what's causing that. Removing root/mods with a dirty flash of the rom doesn't fix it, only wiping.
Hope someone can point out a way to fix this really annoying bug, or a way to prevent it. It's really frustrating.
Have you tried uninstalling magisk then, if necessary, flashing system images? Fastboot boot the modified boot.img from my boot recovery thread that removes magisk. I believe it is due to a bad or incompatible flash as I've gotten this same thing before.
DarkusRattus said:
So I've had this issue on three separate Pixel 4 XL phones now and I'm pretty sure this is due to my error somehow.
My issue is after the phone passes the Google logo, a black screen pops up with the status bar flashing on and off, and occasionally the back button like this: https://imgur.com/iRzD1Jk
I've installed Magisk and EdXposed to use GravityBox and FingerFace, however I haven't done much more than that.
Flashing the factory image over while retaining data does not fix it, although I'm not sure why.
Factory resetting seems to fix it for a short time, but it seems to always come back, even if I don't install EdXposed.
Safe mode does not help.
I had also recently tried updating by flashing the February image over the January (without wiping data), and that seemed to let it boot. But unfortunately I decided to continue with the exchange as I had requested one before the update was released.
Does anyone have any similar experiences or any ideas for me to try?
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This happened to me too, I originally thought if was the Rom however dirty flashing the Rom again didn't fix it nor did dirty flashing stock image
What I do know is, this happened to me as soon as forced stopped gms services and removed GMS dose from magisk. As soon as I rebooted, this happened
Tulsadiver said:
Have you tried uninstalling magisk then, if necessary, flashing system images? Fastboot boot the modified boot.img from my boot recovery thread that removes magisk. I believe it is due to a bad or incompatible flash as I've gotten this same thing before.
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It's kinda strange because I didn't touch anything for some days, and after a normal reboot this happened.
I tried restoring the stock boot.img from fastboot -> same issue
Reflash entire factory image without the "-w" so without wiping -> same issue
Even reboot in safe mode -> same issue
I don't think it's magisk fault because happened randomly the last 2 times, but I'll give your method a try if this happens again
It sure is giving off system UI crashing vibes. I definitely agree that this is an issue caused by something you did, not something inherent to the Pixel 4. Like suggested already, I would uninstall magisk as a next logical step since you've tried many of the other things I would have suggested. I wholeheartedly agree with Tulsa that this is a bad flash. Since you didn't wipe userdata when you flashed the factory image, the bad flash is still present so it's pretty safe to assume that you have a bad module installed or a bad combo of modules that don't like working together.
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Have you tried uninstalling magisk then, if necessary, flashing system images? Fastboot boot the modified boot.img from my boot recovery thread that removes magisk. I believe it is due to a bad or incompatible flash as I've gotten this same thing before.
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It was the last link on this thread correct? https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557
I tried booting that and all it did was try to boot, restart before it finished, and boot back into the flashing UI.
Was this the correct image?
DarkusRattus said:
It was the last link on this thread correct? https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-4-xl/how-to/magisk-modules-disabler-booting-magisk-t3990557
I tried booting that and all it did was try to boot, restart before it finished, and boot back into the flashing UI.
Was this the correct image?
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Yes. What is the flashing UI? I just ran it on my Pixel 2. It ran just fine. Yes it reboots during flashing as the script reads "rm-rf /data/adb/* && reboot" After it reboots, click on magisk manager. It should say you need to install additional files. It will then your phone will reboot again. Modules should be gone.
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Yes. What is the flashing UI? I just ran it on my Pixel 2. It ran just fine. Yes it reboots during flashing as the script reads "rm-rf /data/adb/* && reboot" After it reboots, click on magisk manager. It should say you need to install additional files. It will then your phone will reboot again. Modules should be gone.
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Check the link in my first post. That's what it looks like when it boots. I cannot get through that screen. It stays that way even if I dirty flash the factory image.
DarkusRattus said:
Check the link in my first post. That's what it looks like when it boots. I cannot get through that screen. It stays that way even if I dirty flash the factory image.
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Is your phone rooted still? You must have root. Flash the magisk_patched.img again to make sure and try again.
You could also try the other boot image that installs a .disable-cache file.
Tulsadiver said:
Is your phone rooted still? You must have root. Flash the magisk_patched.img again to make sure and try again.
You could also try the other boot image that installs a .disable-cache file.
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I flashed both of your images as well as my original generated magisk_patched, and the original boot.img from the factory image. They all lead to the same booting issue.
I can tell when the Magisk modules are disabled because the modules that affect the clock position in the header returns it to its original position from center to left. But that's the only thing that changes. I can reflash the whole factory image and the issue still persists.
DarkusRattus said:
I flashed both of your images as well as my original generated magisk_patched, and the original boot.img from the factory image. They all lead to the same booting issue.
I can tell when the Magisk modules are disabled because the modules that affect the clock position in the header returns it to its original position from center to left. But that's the only thing that changes. I can reflash the whole factory image and the issue still persists.
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What order did you flash them in?
1. Flash magisk_patched.img then reboot.
2. Boot back to fastboot and boot one of my boot images.
If you have done this and still have a problem you will probably have to do a factory reset.
Tulsadiver said:
What order did you flash them in?
1. Flash magisk_patched.img then reboot.
2. Boot back to fastboot and boot one of my boot images.
If you have done this and still have a problem you will probably have to do a factory reset.
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I appreciate you trying to help me.
I did this with the same results.
I am totally fine with doing another factory reset. My issue is that I've been having this issue across three different phones, and I believe the issue has happened a total of about 10 times, the longest time I've gone without anything happening appears to have been almost two months. I'm trying to understand what I'm doing that is leading to this problem more than anything.
When I install Magisk, I believe everything installs to partition B.
The issue is not caused by EdXposed because it has happened some times without it being installed.
I believe the modules I've used each time are:
-IOS 12 Emojis
-Systemless Hosts
-Call Recorder - SKVALEX
I believe I was also using FDE.AI, but I don't think that would cause this until after I pass the unlock screen, which I can't.
I've been using ElementalX as the kernel.
The issue comes up randomly, and sometimes I can reboot several days without anything happening. I can't see anything I'm doing between the final successful reboot and the issue coming up where this starts to happen that could be causing this.
The ONLY time this seemed to have been fixed was when I updated to the February factory image. However I already had a replacement phone coming, so I decided to still send the old one in.
DarkusRattus said:
I appreciate you trying to help me.
I did this with the same results.
I am totally fine with doing another factory reset. My issue is that I've been having this issue across three different phones, and I believe the issue has happened a total of about 10 times, the longest time I've gone without anything happening appears to have been almost two months. I'm trying to understand what I'm doing that is leading to this problem more than anything.
When I install Magisk, I believe everything installs to partition B.
The issue is not caused by EdXposed because it has happened some times without it being installed.
I believe the modules I've used each time are:
-IOS 12 Emojis
-Systemless Hosts
-Call Recorder - SKVALEX
I believe I was also using FDE.AI, but I don't think that would cause this until after I pass the unlock screen, which I can't.
I've been using ElementalX as the kernel.
The issue comes up randomly, and sometimes I can reboot several days without anything happening. I can't see anything I'm doing between the final successful reboot and the issue coming up where this starts to happen that could be causing this.
The ONLY time this seemed to have been fixed was when I updated to the February factory image. However I already had a replacement phone coming, so I decided to still send the old one in.
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That is a weird issue, for sure. I know of people that recommend flashing factory images and magisk to both slots but I've never have and have not had these issues on any of my Pixels (except on a bad flash).
Tulsadiver said:
That is a weird issue, for sure. I know of people that recommend flashing factory images and magisk to both slots but I've never have and have not had these issues on any of my Pixels (except on a bad flash).
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Question that may be related. Is it normal that I can never boot from when it's set to slot A? Even manually flashing boot.img and magisk_patched to that slot doesn't work. The factory image seems to install everything to slot B and only seems to reference A a few times.
DarkusRattus said:
Question that may be related. Is it normal that I can never boot from when it's set to slot A? Even manually flashing boot.img and magisk_patched to that slot doesn't work. The factory image seems to install everything to slot B and only seems to reference A a few times.
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I don't know how old your phone is but the slots are used for when you receive firmware updates and don't change unless you receive one over the air. You can change it manually in fastboot
fastboot --set-active=a
Try that then install your firmware again. It should now just reference B a few times.
TENN3R said:
Finally I found someone with the same bug that happened to me 2 times. I can't understand why this happens.
The first time happened when I rebooted my phone when dark mode was active, but looks like it happens randomly. I got that in november and then 2 days ago, without an apparent reason.
Looks like some UI related crash/bug, but I really can't undestrand what's causing that. Removing root/mods with a dirty flash of the rom doesn't fix it, only wiping.
Hope someone can point out a way to fix this really annoying bug, or a way to prevent it. It's really frustrating.
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Did you have FDE.AI installed by any chance? And what kernel were you using?
DarkusRattus said:
Did you have FDE.AI installed by any chance? And what kernel were you using?
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Yes, I had FDE installed for 2 or 3 days, and I was using Kirisakura kernel.
Edit: I just found out that there's a pretty big discussion going on with the FDE module on it's thread, same on the arter account on twitter. It's possible that this is the cause of the issue
TENN3R said:
Yes, I had FDE installed for 2 or 3 days, and I was using Kirisakura kernel.
Edit: I just found out that there's a pretty big discussion going on with the FDE module on it's thread, same on the arter account on twitter. It's possible that this is the cause of the issue
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I also feel that it's the issue, although I was using the FDE.AI app, so I guess both methods of installation can cause it. After the nth time resetting my phone, I just changed kernels and uninstalled FDE.AI and for a solid week now I've been booting fine.
Edit: wow I just looked at the thread and it looks like something went down over there.

Weird Data issue

Is anyone else having an issue where their device will randomly reboot, and then when it boots back up it boots to a stock wallpaper and is endlessly stuck on "Pixel is Starting"? I know one time through a combination of rebooting I got it to work and boot again, but the last time it happened and this time I had to factory reset my device (Fully, not just a data wipe) and I want to know if it's my hardware or something I flashed? I do have the Hardware Off module and this never happened until after I flashed that module.
When this happens too data totally fails to decrypt, so I want to think it's the Hardware Off Module messing with encryption somehow, but idk.
ryaniskira said:
Is anyone else having an issue where their device will randomly reboot, and then when it boots back up it boots to a stock wallpaper and is endlessly stuck on "Pixel is Starting"? I know one time through a combination of rebooting I got it to work and boot again, but the last time it happened and this time I had to factory reset my device (Fully, not just a data wipe) and I want to know if it's my hardware or something I flashed? I do have the Hardware Off module and this never happened until after I flashed that module.
When this happens too data totally fails to decrypt, so I want to think it's the Hardware Off Module messing with encryption somehow, but idk.
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How did you "fully" reset your device? If you didn't fastboot flash a full factory image allowing a full wipe then you should go back and start there. If you already did that, I would run it rooted but no modules for a day or two. You probably already identified the culprit, but this would rule out/in a hardware issue and confirm the module was at fault.
v12xke said:
How did you "fully" reset your device? If you didn't fastboot flash a full factory image allowing a full wipe then you should go back and start there. If you already did that, I would run it rooted but no modules for a day or two. You probably already identified the culprit, but this would rule out/in a hardware issue and confirm the module was at fault.
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Other than the first time in which I managed to somehow get out of it, I flashed the full factory image to both slots along with issuing the commaand to format userdata.

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