HI, so I rooted my phone and I am kinda unhappy with it. I want to unroot my phone but for some reason my mac wont detect my phone. It'd charge it but no detect it. Plz help.
jaisonv9 said:
HI, so I rooted my phone and I am kinda unhappy with it. I want to unroot my phone but for some reason my mac wont detect my phone. It'd charge it but no detect it. Plz help.
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Did you make sure USB debugging is checked, and the phone had a popup saying that it see's the USB debugging. Sounds like that's the issue.
Why pray tell do you want to unroot. There are very specific instructions to relocking the bootloader, in fact is is HIGHLY recommended that you do not try to lock the bootloader, you could have a paperweight if done wrong. But there are instructions on how to do it. If you relock, follow these instructions to the letter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-safely-lock-bootloader-android-5-1-t3067302
USMC retired said:
Did you make sure USB debugging is checked, and the phone had a popup saying that it see's the USB debugging. Sounds like that's the issue.
Why pray tell do you want to unroot. There are very specific instructions to relocking the bootloader, in fact is is HIGHLY recommended that you do not try to lock the bootloader, you could have a paperweight if done wrong. But there are instructions on how to do it. If you relock, follow these instructions to the letter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-safely-lock-bootloader-android-5-1-t3067302
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On my phone it's called Android debugging. Is that the same thing. I ticked the box but there is no pop up
jaisonv9 said:
On my phone it's called Android debugging. Is that the same thing. I ticked the box but there is no pop up
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How you unlock and root it in first place. Or did you screw up and use King root.
prdog1 said:
How you unlock and root it in first place. Or did you screw up and use King root.
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I don't know what a king root is and I didn't root my phone my friend did it.
jaisonv9 said:
I don't know what a king root is and I didn't root my phone my friend did it.
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Go to bootloader and it will tell you if it is unlocked. Then read, read, read again before you brick the device. More than likely you need the device and Mac drivers. Also will need Mac supported SDK/ADB-Fastboot. There are threads for Mac somewhere to get it going.
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Go to bootloader and it will tell you if it is unlocked. Then read, read, read again before you brick the device. More than likely you need the device and Mac drivers. Also will need Mac supported SDK/ADB-Fastboot. There are threads for Mac somewhere to get it going.
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It says the device is unlocked.
jaisonv9 said:
It says the device is unlocked.
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That is a good thing. Need to find the drivers so it sees your device. First thing can try is plug in USB with phone off and boot to bootloader and see if it will self install the drivers. Other than that I know nothing about Mac. Just Linux and Windows. Will have to search for the Mac fix. It is in the threads somewhere.
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On my phone it's called Android debugging. Is that the same thing. I ticked the box but there is no pop up
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Yes that would be it, but don't try and lock that bootloader, your asking for trouble
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psouza's one-click root is not working for me. when i try to run it, it says "searching for the phone" and hangs.
I just got a replacement from Verizon and i notice it is XT862. Does this matter?
I have the proper drivers installed, I have Debugging enabled, and it USB is set to Charge Only. Not using the original usb cable bc I don't have it (does this really make a difference??) but i have tried numerous different cables.
When I go into adb and type adb devices, it says list of devices is attached, and there are no entries. It seems my phone is not being recognized, despite the f
Any ideas???
Did you try mass storage or pc mode?
I had that issue with my USB cable. I used the one with my device and it didn't come up. I went grab another USB cable in the house and it worked.
yeah, tried them. Didn't mention that cause if I understand correctly, it should be in charge only.
thanks for the help!
I hope you figure something out good luck
Edit: have you tried running command prompt as administrator?
yeah. same result.
I read in another thread that you were required to us the cable that came with the phone for it to be detected. But also, I used a BlackBerry branded cable to do it on mine, and it worked.
come to think of it, i think i used a blackberry cable to root my first d3. will give it a shot and report back.
why the heck would it matter what cable you use? Though it doesn't make sense to me, it appears that the cable is indeed important.
SrulDog said:
psouza's one-click root is not working for me. when i try to run it, it says "searching for the phone" and hangs.
I just got a replacement from Verizon and i notice it is XT862. Does this matter?
I have the proper drivers installed, I have Debugging enabled, and it USB is set to Charge Only. Not using the original usb cable bc I don't have it (does this really make a difference??) but i have tried numerous different cables.
When I go into adb and type adb devices, it says list of devices is attached, and there are no entries. It seems my phone is not being recognized, despite the f
Any ideas???
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Download the USB and Charging Drivers off of Motorolas website, make sure your phone connects to USB mass storage after you do this, then switch to charging mode.
It took a blackberry cable *and* reinstall of the moto drivers, but im up and running and rooted. now, to figure out how to get my other d3 to stop bootlooping...
glad to hear that you were able to root sorry about the bootloop though, have you tried using the SBF file to flash your rom back to stock to attempt again? i'm just getting into the d3 mod scene so i can't provide links to files or anything other than what i was told to do in response to questions i had and unfortunately that was one of them lol,
I had to use the cord that came with my phone. For some reason Motorola is bad about not using standards. For example there was an old 355 flip phone that is a Motorola I used to have and it wouldn't charge with anything but a Moto charger. It may be the same port but not the same compatibility. Thankfully it will accept a charge from any microUSB source.
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Doesn't your phone have to have "USB Debugging" enabled as well?
USB Debugging enabled + choose Charge Only mode. That should do it.
LaZiODROID said:
Doesn't your phone have to have "USB Debugging" enabled as well?
USB Debugging enabled + choose Charge Only mode. That should do it.
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yeah, to fiddle w/ any rooting, you need to have debug on
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glad to hear that you were able to root sorry about the bootloop though, have you tried using the SBF file to flash your rom back to stock to attempt again? i'm just getting into the d3 mod scene so i can't provide links to files or anything other than what i was told to do in response to questions i had and unfortunately that was one of them lol,
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Yeah, I was able to flash the SBF. It was really exhausted and couldn't figure it out when I originally posted, but after a nights sleep, I was able to do it just fine.
Before I send my phone back to verizon, I was wondering - Is my phone still rooted after I flashed the SBF? I would ordinarily just run an app that checks, but i can't get past that annoying "activate your phone" screen.
SrulDog said:
Before I send my phone back to verizon, I was wondering - Is my phone still rooted after I flashed the SBF? I would ordinarily just run an app that checks, but i can't get past that annoying "activate your phone" screen.
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that sucks that you're sending it back to verizon, hopefully next time when you root and rom, it won't botch the radio up lol
digitalsynner85 said:
that sucks that you're sending it back to verizon, hopefully next time when you root and rom, it won't botch the radio up lol
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uhm, what are you talking about exactly?
my keyboard is broken so they sent me a replacement. It was during the process that I was trying to unroot the one thats going back to verizon that I softbricked it.
I have fixed it. Now I want to know if the phone is still rooted or not. And the radios have been totally fine the whole time.
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uhm, what are you talking about exactly?
my keyboard is broken so they sent me a replacement. It was during the process that I was trying to unroot the one thats going back to verizon that I softbricked it.
I have fixed it. Now I want to know if the phone is still rooted or not. And the radios have been totally fine the whole time.
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oh ok, you said you couldn't get past the phone activation screen, i thought you were saying that your radio got botched in the process somehow lol, my bad
SrulDog said:
Now I want to know if the phone is still rooted or not. .
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if you used rsd to sbf you are no longer rooted.
Tried unlocking the bootloader last night using the guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225)...
went back to stock rom (just to be safe) did everything all right up to step 5c.
started flashtool, plugged in my device however flashtool could not recognize it. it kept asking me what phone i had, after i ticked th e15 ( i have e15i) it could not let me do anything undere plugins. after closing flashtool and restarting the procces a couple of times i guess i disconnected the cable without closing flashtool and then it happened.
all of that just because i wanted wifi tethering. Ironicly, I found out about Barnacle about an hour after it happened. right now my phone is at the shop, waiting for news.
So.... to sum up. If anyone wants to know how not to unlock his bootloader, THIS IS HOW
woahh.. that's pain..
OMG I DIED AT THE SAME PART U DID ..high 5 ...so yea..i oso sent mine to the repairman...lets hope for good news for both of us =) , mine just wont respond to anything and ended up being a brick
dovdevan05 said:
Tried unlocking the bootloader last night using the guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225)...
went back to stock rom (just to be safe) did everything all right up to step 5c.
started flashtool, plugged in my device however flashtool could not recognize it. it kept asking me what phone i had, after i ticked th e15 ( i have e15i) it could not let me do anything undere plugins. after closing flashtool and restarting the procces a couple of times i guess i disconnected the cable without closing flashtool and then it happened.
all of that just because i wanted wifi tethering. Ironicly, I found out about Barnacle about an hour after it happened. right now my phone is at the shop, waiting for news.
So.... to sum up. If anyone wants to know how not to unlock his bootloader, THIS IS HOW
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I broke my phone ( radio off ) using this same guide too, have to re-lock in order to get back to work. Read other guides and finally managed to unlock the ootloader! Basically this guide is rather confusing and somehow the flow of processes are not well written! After having gone through the whole experience, it's actually a very simple process!
You have my sympathy!
does anyone know why it happened? Why weren't our phones recognized leading to the brick?
what do we have to do differently?
saintckk said:
I broke my phone ( radio off ) using this same guide too, have to re-lock in order to get back to work. Read other guides and finally managed to unlock the ootloader! Basically this guide is rather confusing and somehow the flow of processes are not well written! After having gone through the whole experience, it's actually a very simple process!
You have my sympathy!
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I have to agree with u those steps are confusing for first time unlocker and you have to re-read multiple times to summary and simplify it (i use that tutorial though).
Relocking bootloader is kinda confusing too..
Return to the official original edition
I think you have to download a Flashtool up to date.Then fash to the official original edition
Actually, re-locking is pretty simple, connect your phone to S1tool-1, and press " RESTORE" button, viola, done. Only the guide tries to get very technical complicated and confuse everyone!
saintckk said:
Actually, re-locking is pretty simple, connect your phone to S1tool-1, and press " RESTORE" button, viola, done. Only the guide tries to get very technical complicated and confuse everyone!
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Dont forget,u need to use stock kernel to relock bootloader
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saintckk said:
I broke my phone ( radio off ) using this same guide too, have to re-lock in order to get back to work. Read other guides and finally managed to unlock the ootloader! Basically this guide is rather confusing and somehow the flow of processes are not well written! After having gone through the whole experience, it's actually a very simple process!
You have my sympathy!
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I too find the guide rather confusing... Which other guides did you read? I couldn't find any. Thanks!
and @dovdevan05: Dont expect too much of barnacle. Lot's of people have problems with it. Like in my case I can connect to my phone but my computer wont get an IP and hence no internet. + barnacle only offers Ad-Hoc-Wifi which means that you cannot connect other devices like a tablet ot phones to it because they usualy dont support Ad-Hoc. Like in my case my XOOM wont even see the barnacle Ad-Hoc network and I would have to unlock and root it to install AdHoc support. Well. I'd rather brick my X8 than my XOOM...
hi. I read somewhere here about rooting using doomlord's method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2440375). my questions are:
1. will this method work for stock Xperia SP? Literally just out of the box, everything stock. running JB 4.1.2 v.254.
2. what are the chances of bricking my phone? i really want to root mine because i want custom ROMs on it but im really nervous because its my only phone, and this will be the first time ill do it.
thanks in advance. appreciate all your replies
1.-Yes, thats the method for .254: You need to flash .257 kernel first.
2.-Sony phones can't get "bricked"...99% of the times they only get a boot loop, which means your SP wont get past the Sony-Xperia logo. In this scenario you need to repair via Flashtool or Update Service. Flashtool is more effective for "bricked" phones.
cachanilla86 said:
1.-Yes, thats the method for .254: You need to flash .257 kernel first.
2.-Sony phones can't get "bricked"...99% of the times they only get a boot loop, which means your SP wont get past the Sony-Xperia logo. In this scenario you need to repair via Flashtool or Update Service. Flashtool is more effective for "bricked" phones.
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thanks. incase of bootloop, is it easy to repair?
papawil01 said:
thanks. incase of bootloop, is it easy to repair?
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Yes, just do a lil' research about flashtool and how to turn off the phone.
cachanilla86 said:
Yes, just do a lil' research about flashtool and how to turn off the phone.
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alright. lastly, what are the chances that ill get my phone to bootloop? is it high, or not likely if i follow the steps thoroughly?
Still nervous about rooting my phone. (sigh)
Sent from my C5303
papawil01 said:
Still nervous about rooting my phone. (sigh)
Sent from my C5303
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I have done it 8 times, with no problems at all. At first one I have only offline charging bug, but when I repair software with PC Companion, than make root with this method again that solve the problem with offline charging.
But only root? When U first read than do - its unable to brick your phone.
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I have done it 8 times, with no problems at all. At first one I have only offline charging bug, but when I repair software with PC Companion, than make root with this method again that solve the problem with offline charging.
But only root? When U first read than do - its unable to brick your phone.
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i tried rooting my phone two times. but i cant. whenever i run doomlords runme_win file, it says "error: cannot find device" or "error: device disconnected". any ideas? ive mustered enough courage to root my phone and it seems easy, but i dont know why it keeps getting this error. TIA
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i tried rooting my phone two times. but i cant. whenever i run doomlords runme_win file, it says "error: cannot find device" or "error: device disconnected". any ideas? ive mustered enough courage to root my phone and it seems easy, but i dont know why it keeps getting this error. TIA
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First of all connect your phone in flashtool, select Devices -> Chek Drivers and check if you have ABD driver installed.
Have you enable USB Debugging? Phone have to be also connected in MSC mode.
And at last. Have you turn off Flashtool before running script??
So on. More questions ask better in "ROOTing" thread. Or at first read this thread from start to the end before aksing quiestions. Theres a lot of answers.
smogf said:
First of all connect your phone in flashtool, select Devices -> Chek Drivers and check if you have ABD driver installed.
Have you enable USB Debugging? Phone have to be also connected in MSC mode.
And at last. Have you turn off Flashtool before running script??
So on. More questions ask better in "ROOTing" thread. Or at first read this thread from start to the end before aksing quiestions. Theres a lot of answers.
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i think adb drivers are not installed. do you know how? it says: "list of adb devices: none" sorry but i get too flooded with all the info here so i try to ask on this thread. thanks
Tried rooting my phone, have never done it before (really stupid on my part) and now I can't even get into the phone, all I can do is access a recovery mode and a TWRP mode whatever that is. Looked up how to unroot it but my Mac doesn't even recognize my phone so it's pointless. Anyways, how much does it cost to replace a "broken" HTC One? Is it the price of an unlocked one or what? I'm currently on year 1 of my 3 year plan..
TynanV said:
Tried rooting my phone, have never done it before (really stupid on my part) and now I can't even get into the phone, all I can do is access a recovery mode and a TWRP mode whatever that is. Looked up how to unroot it but my Mac doesn't even recognize my phone so it's pointless. Anyways, how much does it cost to replace a "broken" HTC One? Is it the price of an unlocked one or what? I'm currently on year 1 of my 3 year plan..
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try following this guide and ask there in the comments if you have a problem... your problem is easy fixed! no need to worry about buying a replacement...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632736
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TWRP and recovery is the same mode.. actually TWRP is a special kind of recovery... it's a custom one with WAY more options than a stock one...
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saw that you have a mac... I don't know how to troubleshoot the connection there... do you have a mate with a windows ? you really need windows so that i can help you..
If you have one here are the instruction on how to install fastboot and adb on a windows:
http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
LibertyMarine said:
try following this guide and ask there in the comments if you have a problem... your problem is easy fixed! no need to worry about buying a replacement...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632736
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TWRP and recovery is the same mode.. actually TWRP is a special kind of recovery... it's a custom one with WAY more options than a stock one...
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saw that you have a mac... I don't know how to troubleshoot the connection there... do you have a mate with a windows ? you really need windows so that i can help you..
If you have one here are the instruction on how to install fastboot and adb on a windows:
http://dottech.org/21534/how-to-ins...ows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/
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Well I've done the installation of fastboot and adb on my Mac (found a guide for it) but there's a step in the guide that requires my Mac to recognize my phone. It doesn't because I don't think "usb debugging" is on. No idea how to do that.
TynanV said:
Well I've done the installation of fastboot and adb on my Mac (found a guide for it) but there's a step in the guide that requires my Mac to recognize my phone. It doesn't because I don't think "usb debugging" is on. No idea how to do that.
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you can enter fastboot (bootloader) right? and twrp, recovery .... they don't need usb debugging enabled.... if you have a windows... try it there otherwise I just can't help you... SORRY!
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you can enter fastboot (bootloader) right? and twrp, recovery .... they don't need usb debugging enabled.... if you have a windows... try it there otherwise I just can't help you... SORRY!
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This is bootloader right? http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/20/61/63506304748072/0/unlock-your-bootloader-root-your-htc-one-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg Yes I can access it. No windows PCs in my house though.:crying: Is there a Mac section on this forum?
TynanV said:
This is bootloader right? http://img.wonderhowto.com/img/20/61/63506304748072/0/unlock-your-bootloader-root-your-htc-one-install-custom-recovery-using-twrp.w654.jpg Yes I can access it. No windows PCs in my house though.:crying: Is there a Mac section on this forum?
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yeah this is bootloader... now you selected fastboot... press the powerbutton...
After you did it... plug your phone in to your mac...
There should be written FASTBOOT USB with red color behind...
if that's the case... try
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fastboot devices
and hope your device gets recognized
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yeah this is bootloader... now you selected fastboot... press the powerbutton...
After you did it... plug your phone in to your mac...
There should be written FASTBOOT USB with red color behind...
if that's the case... try
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fastboot devices
and hope your device gets recognized
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Gave you 3 thanks now Yeah it says fastboot usb with the red highlighting. Where do I type fastboot devices? In terminal?
TynanV said:
Gave you 3 thanks now Yeah it says fastboot usb with the red highlighting. Where do I type fastboot devices? In terminal?
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Thanks !
Yes,,...
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fastboot devices
should be typed in terminal. If you didn't install fastboot or adb, do that here:...
Since i (unfortunately) don't know how to set up fastboot and adb on mac... you need to follow this guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
For me it looks very easy to follow... and if you did that.... just call me with a @LibertyMarine mention... so I can provide further help... I think we can do that..!
LibertyMarine said:
Thanks !
Yes,,...
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fastboot devices
should be typed in terminal. If you didn't install fastboot or adb, do that here:...
Since i (unfortunately) don't know how to set up fastboot and adb on mac... you need to follow this guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917237
For me it looks very easy to follow... and if you did that.... just call me with a @LibertyMarine mention... so I can provide further help... I think we can do that..!
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Actually tried this guide today. However, when I get to the part where you have to type in "./adb devices" into the terminal, I get this line of code:
"List of devices attached" with nothing after it. My phone does not get recognized.:crying:
TynanV said:
Actually tried this guide today. However, when I get to the part where you have to type in "./adb devices" into the terminal, I get this line of code:
"List of devices attached" with nothing after it. My phone does not get recognized.:crying:
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and it's written FASTBOOT USB on your phone?
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and it's written FASTBOOT USB on your phone?
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Yeah
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Yeah
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I don't know if htc sync works for Mac.. but if it does install it... there are the drivers included...
otherwise... sorry... you need a windows... I did a research but didn't find any appropriate drivers.. Sorry... there is no other option than using a windows... maybe try uninstalling the drivers manually (if that works on mac) and plug in your phone again and let's see if the drivers get installed automatically...
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I don't know if htc sync works for Mac.. but if it does install it... there are the drivers included...
otherwise... sorry... you need a windows... I did a research but didn't find any appropriate drivers.. Sorry... there is no other option than using a windows... maybe try uninstalling the drivers manually (if that works on mac) and plug in your phone again and let's see if the drivers get installed automatically...
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HTC Sync works with Mac. I have it installed. Should I have HTC Sync open when trying to get my Mac to recognize my phone?
TynanV said:
HTC Sync works with Mac. I have it installed. Should I have HTC Sync open when trying to get my Mac to recognize my phone?
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better closed... HTC Sync sometimes causes connection probs
LibertyMarine said:
better closed... HTC Sync sometimes causes connection probs
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It will help my Mac recognize my phone somehow though right?
TynanV said:
It will help my Mac recognize my phone somehow though right?
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the drivers installed by HTCSync will help you... but just try once with HTCSync activated... the second time try it while HTCSync is shut down..that's the best thing we can do,...
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the drivers installed by HTCSync will help you... but just try once with HTCSync activated... the second time try it while HTCSync is shut down..that's the best thing we can do,...
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Yeah HTC Sync doesn't recognize my phone. If I were to do this with a PC at school, how long do you think it would take?
TynanV said:
Yeah HTC Sync doesn't recognize my phone. If I were to do this with a PC at school, how long do you think it would take?
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Oh no! HTCSync isn't supposed to recognize your phone.... if you installed HTCSync try fastboot to recognize your phone...
At school... humm... 20minutes.. but you need administrator permission to install fastboot and adb and HTC drivers...
edit: I'll go to bed in a few minutes,.. sorry... GTM +1 ... it's 01:26 at night right now...
LibertyMarine said:
Oh no! HTCSync isn't supposed to recognize your phone.... if you installed HTCSync try fastboot to recognize your phone...
At school... humm... 20minutes.. but you need administrator permission to install fastboot and adb and HTC drivers...
edit: I'll go to bed in a few minutes,.. sorry... GTM +1 ... it's 01:26 at night right now...
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Oh, okay man, thanks for the help! Much appreciated. Hopefully I can get this resolved soon. Just want to go back to the way my phone was before I tried to root it..
TynanV said:
Oh, okay man, thanks for the help! Much appreciated. Hopefully I can get this resolved soon. Just want to go back to the way my phone was before I tried to root it..
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I can try to help you next on monday evening again... I recommand using a friend laptop/pc with windows...
If you get a working connection to your phone there using fastboot... I can provide further help... then just send a PM or mention me... I'll write a complete guide for you... so that you can just follow it and that you don't need to use your friends computer too long
I have the G900AUCU2AND3 and i hard bricked it by not paying attention when a link took me to a note 3 Alliance Rom instead of the GS5 one and i flashed it, when i told safestrap to reboot it just went dead now my dad is upset and wants me to fix it, but it's a black screen it doesn't turn on it doesn't charge as far as i know and it's not recognized when i plug it in some one please help me i've tried for 2 days and still haven't found anything
thanks in advance
Have you tried holding volume down, home and power to get you into download mode?
BROKKANIC said:
Have you tried holding volume down, home and power to get you into download mode?
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yea 4 different times even taking the battery out before trying and holding it for over half a minute, nothing.
Well, the next thing I would try is pull the battery, plug in the usb to a pc and try the three button hold again.
i did that too, my computer would just tell me it couldn't recognize the usb device.
Logic195 said:
i did that too, my computer would just tell me it couldn't recognize the usb device.
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Go into device manager and see if the appropriate drivers are installed. If they aren't there, the device will show up with a little triangle on the icon.
AptLogic said:
Go into device manager and see if the appropriate drivers are installed. If they aren't there, the device will show up with a little triangle on the icon.
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yup they were the first thing i went to install since i was following a guide, in fact it's still in my computer i just checked.
Have you tried reinstalling the Samsung drivers?
Do that first. Uninstall the Samsung drivers. Then reinstall. Plug in phone. Then open Odin and try and flash.
Unless you messed with the boot loaders it should flash. The fact that windows recognizes that something is plugged in means it reads something on the phone. So it's not completely bricked.
it only detects something is there when i pull the battery out and put it back in and then plug it but if i unplug and replug it, it won't read anything anymore but i'll give it a try thanks.
Worst case scenario you've got a hardbrick and will need to JTAG into the device and force the firmware onto it.
AptLogic said:
Worst case scenario you've got a hardbrick and will need to JTAG into the device and force the firmware onto it.
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well my computer just tells me that it can't recognize the usb device and that it might be damaged, but another problem i have is i can't find the firmware for this phone, It's G900AUCU2AND3 and i can find everything except ND3 i found NCE but can i still flash that? Because i thought it had to be the exact same firmware of the phone for it to work.
Logic195 said:
well my computer just tells me that it can't recognize the usb device and that it might be damaged, but another problem i have is i can't find the firmware for this phone, It's G900AUCU2AND3 and i can find everything except ND3 i found NCE but can i still flash that? Because i thought it had to be the exact same firmware of the phone for it to work.
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At this point I'd say all you can do is take it to your local Best Buy and ask them to flash NCE on it. If you try to flash NCE on a UCU2 by yourself it'll fail the qfuse check.
AptLogic said:
At this point I'd say all you can do is take it to your local Best Buy and ask them to flash NCE on it. If you try to flash NCE on a UCU2 by yourself it'll fail the qfuse check.
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hmm i always get mixed responses from best buy but thanks for all the help i really appreciate it i'll see what i can do with best buy.
Check this page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/g900a-g900az-t2965038 read post#15 onward
gello924 said:
Check this page: https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/g900a-g900az-t2965038 read post#15 onward
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Thank you guys so much I'll see what my dad wants to do.