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Phone bricked - Black screen

Hello everyone, I have a problem with my Mi5.
The device don't respond and the screen is always black, also in fastboot and edl mode (I can recognize the device through cmd). I managed to boot it into both fastboot and EDL mode, MiFlash can recognize it and I flashed from both fastboot and EDL both China and Global firmware 7.5.4 succesfully but the device still won't boot.
The led does not lights up when I charge the phone and the screen is still always black.
The bootloader is unlocked, I tried to flash TWRP and it did it without problem. Then I tried "fastboot boot twrp.img" and it gave me no errors but the screen was still black.
What can I do? Any suggestion is apprecciated and also a paid solution would be ok if there's no other way, I would also be glad to donate to anyone can help me restore the device .

pretty much like my phone last week, stuck in EDL mode. I fixed it by attaching to charger then held power button for one minute

I just tried to hold power button for more than one minute while charging with original charger but nothing happened :c

Read 3rd post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/help/bricked-mi5-t3528810

Keyvannn said:
Read 3rd post
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/help/bricked-mi5-t3528810
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Already tried and didn't work :/

it seems you are experiencing a "sudden death"...
its pretty famous for xiaomi mi5 and a lot of people have had it on different roms and firmwares... noone knows why it happens...
but i have followed the issue closely.. let me see if i can help you... msg me anytime you want...
try this link and tell what happens
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/help/mi5-suddenly-died-unable-to-boot-to-t3588666
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71904721&postcount=1851
first link is for the thread that is dealing with this problem...
2nd link is for a person who had this issue and fixed it...

Well, I tried to flash various firmware. China one, Global dev and Global stable but none worked. This night I left it charging and this morning it has a green led blinking. I tried to boot it with power button but it didn't work, the green led become less bright then the stopped blinking.
Now it's still the same as before.

The exact same thing is happening to mine. 3 days ago it turned off with no warning. It's strange that it's all happening at once.
Discharging and recharging doesn't help. I tried that first. i've managed to get my pc to recognise the phone finally by using the test point method to put it into EDL, but like you, i just keep getting errors when i try and flash

I have the same problem, computer recognize bootloader driver, fastboot instalation works, try diff roms but black screen all the time. I change PMI8994 002 Power managment IC, pay aprox. 25€ + chip 5€ and phone works now.

Azazriel said:
I have the same problem, computer recognize bootloader driver, fastboot instalation works, try diff roms but black screen all the time. I change PMI8994 002 Power managment IC, pay aprox. 25€ + chip 5€ and phone works now.
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You bought it from Aliexpress?

Potato997 said:
You bought it from Aliexpress?
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Yes. Bestchip store. You can find more about this problem on pda forum.
Poslano sa mog MI 5 koristeći Tapatalk

@Potato997, did you manage to solve your problem? I'm having the same issue

hichaam said:
@Potato997, did you manage to solve your problem? I'm having the same issue
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Unfortunately no

Potato997 said:
Unfortunately no
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Ok, thanks.

Azazriel said:
I have the same problem, computer recognize bootloader driver, fastboot instalation works, try diff roms but black screen all the time. I change PMI8994 002 Power managment IC, pay aprox. 25€ + chip 5€ and phone works now.
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Where did you replace it Azazriel?

vensla said:
Where did you replace it Azazriel?
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Hi,
I am from Croatia.
Erla mobitel centar ,Varazdin, Croatia. You can find this shop on instagram or facebook and ask for repair.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Try Combinations
I'm trying different combinations to turn on the phone it works every time but its totally harassing.
Force Xiaomi Mi 5 to reboot
If the display screen stays black, the trouble often resolves with a forced reboot . To get this done, you will need to press several keys simultaneously. You need to remain at least 10 seconds for the forced reboot to run. The key combination depends upon the versions but had to be one of the subsequent:
low volume + power button
low volume + power button + cough Home
high volume + power button
volume top + touch power + cough Home
touch power + cough Home

[HELP] Mi5 bricked - not recognised by the pc

So, my husband had a Mi5 64GB phone, the bootloader is unlocked, xiaomi.eu latest stable multi-rom was on it.
A couple of weeks ago it went dead all of a sudden. There was no live in it at all. I could not put it on, it was not recognized it was not recognised by the pc (I never linked it to the pc, so I had to install adb and miflash), no fastboot, no bootloader, nothing at all.
When charging the phone stayed cool, there were no lights, no blinking lights, again nothing.
So, as it was still in the guarantee period, I send it to a technician and got it back working again, the latest xiaomi.eu development rom was installed by the technician.
In the meanwhile my husband bought a new phone, and, as I had dropped my Mi3, I could upgrade to his Mi5.
But, after cleaning up the phone, I had some problems. I flashed something with TWRP, which worked, it booted up to miui. Then I wanted to reboot and the phone just Now, only two weeks after the repair, the phone again drops dead, exactly the same as the previous time. So I decided not to send it to the technician, as it is in another country and I have to pay the sending cost and it obviously did not do much.
What I then did get off the backpart of the phone, unscrew the top part of the phone (yes, I now broke the seal, bye bye guarantee) and I did the test point method multiple times. I did it after 'charging' the whole night. Sadly, this does not work. The computer does not recognise the phone.
What I also tried was holding a number of key combinations down a couple minutes (volume up + volume down + power), (volume down + power) and (volume up + power). So, I am now out of ideas.
The phone seems really dead, but the technician also got it working again... so I know there has to be a way to solve the problem.
Does anyone have a good suggestion (except from giving up, take my lossed and bury the phone)?

Last time i had my phone completely dead like this i held fastboot combination for 5 minutes then fastboot mode came up. And then oressing twrp combination, twrp came up and the rest was fine laterwards. I had this issue 3 times till now. And solved it similarly
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Thanks, I will try this. With or without the phone plugged into the charger?
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Well, power + volume down for 5 minutes does not give me anything (not charging).
Well, I tried it again and now it did work! Thank you!!!!
Sent from my MI 2S using Tapatalk

So, what I gather now with bricked Mi5 with unlocked bootloader is the following.
If the Mi5 is dead (black screen, no way to get it on), no charging light even when charging, then:
a) If it is recognised by the PC with Qualcomm 9008 try to solve it with the test points method
b) If it is not recognised by the PC, try to hold the power button + volume (= fastboot mode) down for 5 minutes or so (perhaps a couple tries are needed) and then when the bunny is on the screen power button + volume up (= recovery mode) to solve it. What I did do was charge it for a while before trying this.

Snuffie007 said:
So, my husband had a Mi5 64GB phone, the bootloader is unlocked, xiaomi.eu latest stable multi-rom was on it.
A couple of weeks ago it went dead all of a sudden. There was no live in it at all. I could not put it on, it was not recognized it was not recognised by the pc (I never linked it to the pc, so I had to install adb and miflash), no fastboot, no bootloader, nothing at all.
When charging the phone stayed cool, there were no lights, no blinking lights, again nothing.
So, as it was still in the guarantee period, I send it to a technician and got it back working again, the latest xiaomi.eu development rom was installed by the technician.
In the meanwhile my husband bought a new phone, and, as I had dropped my Mi3, I could upgrade to his Mi5.
But, after cleaning up the phone, I had some problems. I flashed something with TWRP, which worked, it booted up to miui. Then I wanted to reboot and the phone just Now, only two weeks after the repair, the phone again drops dead, exactly the same as the previous time. So I decided not to send it to the technician, as it is in another country and I have to pay the sending cost and it obviously did not do much.
What I then did get off the backpart of the phone, unscrew the top part of the phone (yes, I now broke the seal, bye bye guarantee) and I did the test point method multiple times. I did it after 'charging' the whole night. Sadly, this does not work. The computer does not recognise the phone.
What I also tried was holding a number of key combinations down a couple minutes (volume up + volume down + power), (volume down + power) and (volume up + power). So, I am now out of ideas.
The phone seems really dead, but the technician also got it working again... so I know there has to be a way to solve the problem.
Does anyone have a good suggestion (except from giving up, take my lossed and bury the phone)?
Snuffie007 said:
So, what I gather now with bricked Mi5 with unlocked bootloader is the following.
If the Mi5 is dead (black screen, no way to get it on), no charging light even when charging, then:
a) If it is recognised by the PC with Qualcomm 9008 try to solve it with the test points method
b) If it is not recognised by the PC, try to hold the power button + volume (= fastboot mode) down for 5 minutes or so (perhaps a couple tries are needed) and then when the bunny is on the screen power button + volume up (= recovery mode) to solve it. What I did do was charge it for a while before trying this.
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If you want qualcomm 9008 open correctly then u should have to disconnect battery strips form phone's board then perform test points with proper 9008 drivers then see the results.
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Device stuck in download mode

My wife Nokia 7 Plus was found in download mode (white screen with Android One logo) and is stuck in this mode. I've never done any unlock bootloader or root or anything on it (thus I did on other phones so I'm not totally stranger to it) and I'm 100% sure she didn't tried anything strange either. The phone is completely stock and probably with the last update as it went back new from repair a few months ago (for screen brightness issue) and I did update everything possible before she used it again.
The phone start automatically and immediately I see the white screen with AndroidOne logo and after a few ms it refresh and it's the same screen with the back text "Download mode" at the top.
I've tried to force shutdown and reboot by long pressing power. I cannot keep it shutdown, it goes back to Download Mode screen.
I've tried to restart start with power + vol up or power + vol down, power + vol up + vol down. Same.
I've tried to let it die on battery, charge it, and here it's a black screen with the large battery logo and a white text at the top saying: Download mode. After a few minute I try to boot and it's back to the white screen.
What can I tried next before I send it back for repair and it will be probably wiped again...
Side story, I've almost force her to switch from iPhone to Android because of price of the devices, and so far she is not converted at all with all the trouble we got with this Nokia.

As last before send to service try wipe in recovery, if not boot to recovery via buttons, try if your download mode is recognised by fastboot and reboot to recovery using: fastboot reboot AND IMMEDIATELY HOLD BUTTONS POWER and VOLUP until show "green android icon with no command

k3dar7 said:
As last before send to service try wipe in recovery, if not boot to recovery via buttons, try if your download mode is recognised by fastboot and reboot to recovery using: fastboot reboot AND IMMEDIATELY HOLD BUTTONS POWER and VOLUP until show "green android icon with no command
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Thanks for your help, unfortunately none of this work. I've tried adb device and nothing is seen, fastboot reboot neither. I'll send it to repair now.

Suffering the same problem.
Eluc said:
My wife Nokia 7 Plus was found in download mode (white screen with Android One logo) and is stuck in this mode. I've never done any unlock bootloader or root or anything on it (thus I did on other phones so I'm not totally stranger to it) and I'm 100% sure she didn't tried anything strange either. The phone is completely stock and probably with the last update as it went back new from repair a few months ago (for screen brightness issue) and I did update everything possible before she used it again.
The phone start automatically and immediately I see the white screen with AndroidOne logo and after a few ms it refresh and it's the same screen with the back text "Download mode" at the top.
I've tried to force shutdown and reboot by long pressing power. I cannot keep it shutdown, it goes back to Download Mode screen.
I've tried to restart start with power + vol up or power + vol down, power + vol up + vol down. Same.
I've tried to let it die on battery, charge it, and here it's a black screen with the large battery logo and a white text at the top saying: Download mode. After a few minute I try to boot and it's back to the white screen.
What can I tried next before I send it back for repair and it will be probably wiped again...
Side story, I've almost force her to switch from iPhone to Android because of price of the devices, and so far she is not converted at all with all the trouble we got with this Nokia.
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I'm having the same problem. Exactly what you said. I didn't root my device or even attempt to do anything. I bought Nokia because they were purely stock and delivered some quality mobile phones. I've got only this phone as my daily driver. So tell me if you have got the issue fixed and how much did it cost and how long it took. It's been stuck with that 'android one' logo and a small message that reads 'Download mode' on top. I've tried everything. And what I'm worried about is, my phone's out of warranty and I'm a student. I hope you got it fixed for some reasonable cost. Please reply to me ASAP.

My wife's phone also has had this exact same problem.
I have tried all the tricks mentioned above including ADB mode (it could not find the phone).
The phone is supposed to be under warranty. So I took it back to the place of purchase.
However, the phone has a tiny crack in the corner of the screen which my wife and I were not aware of. So Nokia have indicated that unless I get the crack fixed, the warranty is voided and they will not fix the boot problem.
Because the broken crack is not covered by warranty, Nokia want $270 for a new screen before they will look at the software problem caused by the pie update.
I took it to a third party repair shop to see if there is a cheaper option. They cannot fix it either.
So the 5 month old Nokia phone is now useless.
But if anyone can comes across a solution for this, can they please post it here.
Thanks.

Same here. I told the guy on the phone about the crack. But he told me it should not be a problem. Now I got an email that I needed to pay 185 euro's to repair the screen.
Because of their FW-update, my phone became unuseful.
When I get it back (not repaired) I will try a OST on it.

I solved my issue via this procedure:
https://www.techmesto.com/possible-fix-nokia-smartphone-stuck-on-download-mode-after-ota-update/
I solved it via drivers: https://github.com/StollD/nokia-driver-installer/raw/master/out/Phone_Nokia_USB_Driver_v1.4.0.exe

WTF Finally I fix it!!!
Pibroens said:
I solved my issue via this procedure:
before, i can't got the phone connect to the pc.
So every way have failed...
After install the driver he supply,I still cant.. but!
I keep connect it,and press the power,volume up down all three button.
After it power on again pc find the phone. And i use the way he supply.
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My Nokia 7 Plus got stuck in download mode after accidently pressing all buttons simu
Yes I know that sounds like a weird title and maybe you are wondering why did I do that? notice the word accidently.
I was just trying to fly my newly bought drone x pro for the first time and the controller has a little pull out extendable cradle to hold the phone in
if you want to view what the FPV camera is viewing while in flight and because of the bad design with all buttons on the same side of the Nokia 7 plus, unbeknownst to me all 3 buttons were being pressed at the same time and before I knew it my phone was shutting down and rebooting to this ridiculous download mode and the rest is history!
So I just thought I would mention this to anyone who happened to or happens to land in the same situation as me to be aware that you should probably put a little bit of sponge taped to the side of your phone over the volume buttons to possibly prevent it from being pressed simultaneously when flying your fpv drone.
If all else fails you could always connect the drone to your phone and then just put your phone in your pocket and fly blind by simply walking with the drone or rather running since they are pretty nippy. I am a bit bummed as this would have been a very convenient way of checking how full my guttering is of leaves without having to climb a ladder every time to check!?
Anyway I also used the fix here: https://www.techmesto.com/possible-fix-nokia-smartphone-stuck-on-download-mode-after-ota-update/
after downloading the nokia phone drivers from github.
If you are on windows 10 pro you may get a screen protector warning not to proceed further?
Ignore it and continue installing the drivers!
So far I got the Nokia Logo back and then it just hung there for several minutes without being recognised by the pc.
So I simply disconnected the phone from the pc and suddenly got the familiar nokia tone start up but then black screen again.
I realised it had been on the download mode so long it had completely drained the battery so now I am charging it.
Fingers crossed when I power up again I will at least have my phone back, sadly minus the data. (I will of course at least have all my google notes and contacts etc backed up to google servers at least they are useful for something!!)
I can't recall the last time I used it but I am pretty sure I had the SD card set as the main download so hopefully fingers crossed that data should have remained untouched, not sure how Android sets this up anymore?
Long time since gingerbread when you could still install and run apps as a completely separate partition.
All became a bit confusing after that so rooting became something I did hesitantly and as a definite last resort!
Anyway I am rambling on. If I find the fix works I will let you know.
Thanks for reading and thanks in advance if the fix works !!:good::good:
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leahcimewol said:
Yes I know that sounds like a weird title and maybe you are wondering why did I do that? notice the word accidently.
I was just trying to fly my newly bought drone x pro for the first time and the controller has a little pull out extendable cradle to hold the phone in
if you want to view what the FPV camera is viewing while in flight and because of the bad design with all buttons on the same side of the Nokia 7 plus, unbeknownst to me all 3 buttons were being pressed at the same time and before I knew it my phone was shutting down and rebooting to this ridiculous download mode and the rest is history!
So I just thought I would mention this to anyone who happened to or happens to land in the same situation as me to be aware that you should probably put a little bit of sponge taped to the side of your phone over the volume buttons to possibly prevent it from being pressed simultaneously when flying your fpv drone.
If all else fails you could always connect the drone to your phone and then just put your phone in your pocket and fly blind by simply walking with the drone or rather running since they are pretty nippy. I am a bit bummed as this would have been a very convenient way of checking how full my guttering is of leaves without having to climb a ladder every time to check!?
Anyway I also used the fix here: https://www.techmesto.com/possible-fix-nokia-smartphone-stuck-on-download-mode-after-ota-update/
after downloading the nokia phone drivers from github.
If you are on windows 10 pro you may get a screen protector warning not to proceed further?
Ignore it and continue installing the drivers!
So far I got the Nokia Logo back and then it just hung there for several minutes without being recognised by the pc.
So I simply disconnected the phone from the pc and suddenly got the familiar nokia tone start up but then black screen again.
I realised it had been on the download mode so long it had completely drained the battery so now I am charging it.
Fingers crossed when I power up again I will at least have my phone back, sadly minus the data. (I will of course at least have all my google notes and contacts etc backed up to google servers at least they are useful for something!!)
I can't recall the last time I used it but I am pretty sure I had the SD card set as the main download so hopefully fingers crossed that data should have remained untouched, not sure how Android sets this up anymore?
Long time since gingerbread when you could still install and run apps as a completely separate partition.
All became a bit confusing after that so rooting became something I did hesitantly and as a definite last resort!
Anyway I am rambling on. If I find the fix works I will let you know.
Thanks for reading and thanks in advance if the fix works !!:good::good:
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So it worked, I have my phone back! Thank you so much for this solution!
Sadly my SD card was wiped too!!!!! super pissed off about this, many photos and notes and other files that I will never get back unless if I recall I may have made a manual backup of at least some of the earlier stuff I put on here a few months back on my pc?
Nokia will be hearing from me for sure!!!!! I want a 50% refund for messing with my life and my time. How can they send an update that essentially breaks a phone for a bit!???!!!!!!

[Q] S10 stuck on splash screen

Hello XDA members,
Recently my S10 randomly rebooted and is since then stuck on the splash screen. It wont let me turn the device off or boot into safe mode, download mode or recovery. It simply is stuck onto the samsung logo screen.
After draining my battery, I tried to charge it but it instantly goes to the splash screen again (not the charging screen) and again, it won't let me boot into any other menus. I tried all the button combinations.
The S10 is 3 days old and has not been modified. It has been updated to the latest may patch.
Any help or suggestions would be appriciated!!
Kind regards,
Samuel

Hi....
Put the phone on the charger and then press Power + Volume Down button and hold it for about 8 seconds until it vibrates ... so you can turn the phone off .
When the phone is off, press the Power + Bixby + Volume Up button and hold it until you enter into recovery mode and then wipe data / factory reset.
If you fail then you must send the phone to repair immediately... Good luck..
SM-G975F Exynos

Xode said:
Hi....
Put the phone on the charger and then press Power + Volume Down button and hold it for about 8 seconds until it vibrates ... so you can turn the phone off .
When the phone is off, press the Power + Bixby + Volume Up button and hold it until you enter into recovery mode and then wipe data / factory reset.
If you fail then you must send the phone to repair immediately... Good luck..
SM-G975F Exynos
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Thank you for responding.. Sadly it didnt let me reboot to any mode in any way.. I contacted my service provider and they offered an repair without costs.. So I guess I gotta wait another 2 weeks to enjoy the S10 again

Sorry my friend, I empathize with you. I had a similar situation on my original S9 Plus back when it was originally released and what a bummer - waiting until the replacement came in. All will be forgotten once ou get the replacement and you are able to enjoy the S10 again - so hang in there - Best of luck and I hope you get your replacement soon.

The update is what did it. Samsung just pulled the latest update for causing phones to lockup. I don't know the way forward for you though. With it being a couple of days old I would think that you could go back to the store and get it replaced.

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro not turning on

I recently (just over a month ago) bought a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and have had no issues with the phone until now. I had a couple of pop up notifications saying something about my phone being too low of a temperature. I thought I'd just reboot the phone to see if that fixes it. However, now it won't turn back on with only the MI logo appearing for a brief moment (probably less than a second) before turning back off. I was wondering if anyone else had this issue and if there was some sort of way I could fix it myself without voiding the manufacturer warranty (ideally). I've already emailed the manufacturer and the retailer I bought the phone off of and am awaiting a reply from them. Thanks in advance.

ChrisP707 said:
I recently (just over a month ago) bought a Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and have had no issues with the phone until now. I had a couple of pop up notifications saying something about my phone being too low of a temperature. I thought I'd just reboot the phone to see if that fixes it. However, now it won't turn back on with only the MI logo appearing for a brief moment (probably less than a second) before turning back off. I was wondering if anyone else had this issue and if there was some sort of way I could fix it myself without voiding the manufacturer warranty (ideally). I've already contacted the manufacturer and the retailer I bought the phone off of and am awaiting a reply from them. Thanks in advance.
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Go to recovery for factory reset, press the volume up and the power button together until you see the mi logo qfter hold on only the volum up button

vagelis74 said:
Go to recovery for factory reset, press the volume up and the power button together until you see the mi logo qfter hold on only the volum up button
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Thanks for the quick response. However, when I tried that, the same thing happens as it would when I try to turn it on normally (the MI logo appears for a split second to only fade away or disappear instantaneously).

can't you just reflash the stock?

costorektypico said:
can't you just reflash the stock?
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It doesn't pop up on my computer whenever I plug it in, so I don't think I can do that.

ChrisP707 said:
It doesn't pop up on my computer whenever I plug it in, so I don't think I can do that.
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is the phone booting into Fastboot? if yes then check your drivers or reinstall them

costorektypico said:
is the phone booting into Fastboot? if yes then check your drivers or reinstall them
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I haven't set it up for that, I've just been using it from stock.

ChrisP707 said:
I haven't set it up for that, I've just been using it from stock.
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?? Hold power and volume down....

hoopsnake said:
?? Hold power and volume down....
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I have and the MI logo just flashes on and off the screen.

What it looks like
https://imgur.com/a/KvgM3vE
This is basically what happens when I hold the power button down or hold the power button down with the volume up button (flashing on and off once when just trying to turn it on normally).

May be group members of telegram can help you .. there are many people out there in telegram, install that telegram app on PC and discuss about your problem..

You don't understand! You have to hold Volume down with power button!

costorektypico said:
You don't understand! You have to hold Volume down with power button!
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I did that as well, same result.

ChrisP707 said:
I did that as well, same result.
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Then you totally ****ed up your phone. You need to reflash it via EDL. if it won't work maybe some component is ****ed up.

ChrisP707 said:
I did that as well, same result.
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Try to connect the charger and after power on.
Or maybe the temperature sensor from inside of battery is damage ( it's reading show verry low temperature ) Try to warm little your phone and after power on.