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[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sfhub:
You don't need to enable USB debugging for fastboot mode.

You just need to press Power+VolDown until you get into the bootloader. That is fastboot mode. It will install Android Bootloader Interface (usb debugging does android debug bridge interface)

I actually didn't realize you weren't unlocked. If that is the case, the unlock process will erase your userdata, so you might as well just do the full factory restore.

First goto bootloader mode using Power+VolDown and connect USB, type

fastboot oem unlock

You'll see a question on the tablet screen, Press VolUp to go to yes and Power to select.

On the command prompt in windows, you should see it erase userdata and cache.

On the bootloader screen it should have "Start" highlighted (if not, use VolDown to cycle until you see "Start"). Press Power to accept. You should see Google, then it'll go into recovery and format userdata and cache. It'll then try to boot and since /system is having issues, you'll be stuck in Google again.

Go back into bootloader mode, hold Power+VolDown for a while until you see the bootloader screen.

Now grab the factory image as above, gunzip, untar, and you should have a folder razor-jss15j

Copy these files from your adb directory to the razor-jss15j directory

adb.exe

fastboot.exe

AdbWinApi.dll

AdbWinUsbApi.dll

In command prompt in the razor-jss15j directory, type

flash-all

It should output a bunch of stuff, essentially writing a factory image to your tablet.

When it is done, it'll reboot and hopefully you'll get the initial setup window.

I wrote this up from memory, so hopefully I didn't forget stuff. If something doesn't seem right just ask.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] krazzyjman:
Thanks for all of your help.

It really means a lot you took the time to help me.

I'm going to Best Buy today and I am going to see if I can do an exchange.

If not, I will try this later.

Again, thank you
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sfhub:
If you are going to exchange it anyway and it is essentionaly bricked from your standpoint, you might as well try installing the factory images. It can't get any worse, and who knows when you might need the skill set in the future.

I understand if it isn't worth the trouble though. The first time takes a little longer, but after that it takes around 5 minutes per unit.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] chefdave12118:
Same exact thing happened to my first nexus 7. I just returned it for a new one. I knew I could probably fix it, but I didn't want to keep it, as it was also just a few days old and was pissed to the point that I just wanted a new one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] mfelten86:
Thank you sfhub for your post. I finally got my nexus into fastboot mode. i was going to flash what you said through the cmd prompt but used the nexus root toolkit to reinstall my drivers because the device was either unrecognizable or unauthorized. (i had messed with the drivers before - but even before i had the adb bridge wasn't active - it started back up after i entered fastboot and reinstalled the drivers (i never knew that volume down/power combo)). then i flashed the system.img and boot.img and it booted up fine - it took longer than normal but it finally got to the welcome screen.

thanks again ive spent hours trying to figure this out on my own, im glad i found this thread!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Buiatti:
I had this same issue, but somehow, the CMD in my windows was not allowing me to type the commands as explained.

The issue happened while I was trying to do a factory reset to wipe out all the garbage I had, and I used the TWRP for that.

The only way that I was able to fix it was to copy the flashed version of Android available in this site into a pen drive, connect this pen drive to my device, and install the zip using TWRP.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] n06rin:
Thank for your message. I have similar problem. But i can't unlock bootloader. When i type: >fastboot oem unlock i see messae on my table, when i choose yes. And then in command prompt i see erasing userdata and it stuck here. If i poweroff my tablet, i see:

C:\razor-kot49h>fastboot oem unlock
...
(bootloader) Unlocking bootloader...
(bootloader) erasing userdata...
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 516.988s

What i doing wrong?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] sakura masaki:
Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Ixany:
I'm stuck at google logo but I can't go into recovery mode.

I had to change the screen (lcd+digitizer assy). It went flawlessly, screen is working. When I booted it, the unit got stuck at "google". I can go into fastmode with no problem. The unit was not root or unlock. I Tried to go into recovery mode, it won't, it just come back at "google". I tried a few tools (Nexus root Toolkit v1.9.9 and One Click Factory Restore). When using these tools in fastboot mode, everything seems to go just fine, no error at all. I tried the latest android version and the original one. Its still stuck to google. I probably broke something by replacing the lcd unit... Any clue what component may cause that ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] s_b_h:
Hi,

I have the same problem, My nexus 7 stack on the Google screen and the debugging is not enabled.

I enter to bootloader screen I have 4 options (Start, Restart bootloader, Recovery mode, Power off), by default its show Start.

I connect the tablet in this point to the usb port of my laptop.

cd to the folder that contain the fastboot.exe and type fastboot.exe oem unlock

as results I get error message: ... FAILED (command write failed (Too many links)) finished. total time 0.720s

I tried it few times and I got the same error.

Do you have any suggestion how can I solve this error?

Thanks so much.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] danyfra:
My nexus got that problem and is out of warranty now. Any idea what Asus will charge to fix it?

Just to see if it's worth sending to repair...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] iglu:
I sent to the local asus lab and they offered to fix it for 120-150$ . And couldn't guarantee that this is the final price and not higher.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] danyfra:
Thanks for your feedback.

Makes me wonder if it's worth sending it. Dang, the thing is a year and a half old... I'll think about it :rolleyes:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] danyfra:
So I ended up sending my N7 to get a quote, which I just received : $205!

This is to replace the motherboard.

Quote breakdown is mb at $170,labor at $25 and shipping at $10.

No need to say I won't do it... And I won't buy asus anymore either...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] graphdarnell:
One can basically buy a used motherboard on Ebay for around 45 bucks (32GB), open up the tab and replace it. The act does not require rocket science knowledge. Yet few would prefer to ***** about how expensive it would be to send it to Asus for repair. I don't believe Asus would employ anyone with an advanced degree in hardware just to repair this lowly tab. A technician at most. And believe it, you can do 95% of what a technician can do, and that includes replacing almost anything inside this damn thing. So where's the problem??
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] chumpex:
An androidforums user named Smaran Challapalli shared his little trick wich worked for me, but i dont guarantee thatbit will work for u 2

"As stupid as it might sound, if you have used a magnetic case, this seems to be happening.

How to make it work?

The answer sounds even more ridiculous. Bump it hard on the left side while booting up.

Worked and still works for me."
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ejchis:
PM sent.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] ilblissli:
it worked

I just wanted you to know that i created an account JUST to say that I did this out of pure, "ehh wth I've tried everything else" and it worked! lol
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] chumpex:
glad i could help :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] NoXion1:
I pushed the back of my Nexus 7 on the N and U area of NEXUS and the screen magically responds to touches again. Good grief what a nightmare that was!

P.S. I have a magnetic case....
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Voyteck1000:
Hey,

I also have the problem with stucking on google screen. I unfortunately have no backup of my files. Is there any way to get into those files and app data if I the device wasn't rooted? I'm asking about it, cause (as far as I learned here) the best way is to make a factory reset and I seriously would like to still have my files. Can You help me in any way?

The tablet was just fine until the latest update, then te browser video steaming was giving mi errors every couple of minutes, and 3 days later this. Could the upadate be a problem?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] xJuicex:
Confirming i also experienced the same issue on my 2013 Nexus 7 while using a magnetic case.

The first sign something was wrong was when i opened the case and the screen turned on but the touch screen did not respond. Side buttons did respond however. I held the power button down for 2 seconds to power down, however again, touch screen did not work and i could not select Power off. I held power button until the device shut down, and then booted back up, this is where it stuck on the Google screen.

Long story short.. i removed the Nexus 7 from the case and bumped the device a few times on the left side and then successfully powered it back on and it got through boot!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Gloftking:
I might have the same problem

My nexus 7 (2012) tab started freezing during use and then after booting in safe mode and wiping cache in recovery mode it now doesn't even go past the "google" screen. I haven't even flashed anything to it at all and it's showing these crazy symptoms (The bootloader is still locked and the device is not even rooted). I still have access to the adb sideload mode and fastboot via PC but I am confused af as to what has happened.

Obviously I don't want to risk screwing up the motherboard further with a bash on the left side if this turns out not to be the case.

Any ideas how to do this more safely guys? :confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] k23m:
No worries, do this.

If you try option #2, then watch this first.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Gloftking:
Hi , Thanks so much for responding, I have been in desperate need of a solution like that. BTW does this same principle work with the 2012 model?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] MGreen1216:
So I know this thread is old, but now I'm having issues with my nexus 7 (2013). It will not boot up,v stuck on Google logo. I am able to put in fastboot mode. I'd like to do a hard reset/wipe but I cannot enter recovery mode; it just goes to the Google logo and doesn't show me the recovery menu. I thought I could try doing it through adb but bootloader is locked. Downloaded toolkit but it requires correct build number, which I do not know :( AND USB debugging is not enabled. So, any help with getting this tablet up and awake?! It's not rooted BTW, its running stock 6.0 marshmallow.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] :
This is a little late and you may have already fixed this, but I've had this issue for months (where the tablet will just stay on the logo, or the tablet will refuse to interact with my touch/orientation not working). My way to fix it (this is going to sound really stupid but it has worked for me) is to turn the tablet around (and ideally place it on a flat surface, though, ive been able to do it with just holding it) and tap on the nexus logo, starting from the letter 'N', to the 'S' and then back. I don't think you need to press on them that hard, but hard enough that you're actually putting pressure. It sometimes takes a few times of back and forth to work, but it definitely has worked for me.

Hope this helps for anyone with this issue
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] jeramybostick:
Mm ,
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clip3009:
the title says it. im trying to write a prl to my verizon note 2 but everytime i write it doesnt stick and just stays at prl version 1. i tried writing on the ##DATA# menu and used dfs and cdma worshop. neither one is working it just stays on prl version # 1. my phonne is rooted unlocked and running clean rom v3.5v jellybean 4.1.2 and baseband ljb. please help me fix this
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shangrila500:
Try using Root Explorer from the ,market to do the writing, also make sure you're writing to the correct one. There are 2 copies, in different places and one can be written to and saved while the other cannot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clip3009:
i have root explorer paid version. where is the prl file located there? I never chaned the prl through root explorer. thanks shangrila
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] shangrila500:
Sorry, I mispoke. I wrote that when I had been awake for 36 hours.

Us your PRL that you wrote just not there at all or will it not let you change to it in the settings?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clip3009:
It just wont let me change it in the settings. What shoukd I do?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] clip3009:
I cant get the prl to stick. What am I doijg wrong?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andro_iOS:
I want to update to 4.3 but I can't afford losing my apps. And If I root my N4 does my games still available.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danielms22:
Assuming I got your questions right right:

1. If you have the preinstalled stock android and go through with the normal 4.3 update automatically offered by google, it won't affect your apps.

2. Rooting will only give you more "permissions" to change stuff on your phone. Some apps actually require the phone to be rooted to work properly. It should not affect your apps as well. Keep in mind that we are just talking about rooting. If you do this for later usage of another rom, installing that WILL affect your apps.

Hope I could help you.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andro_iOS:
So If I root this, I will not lose my games and apps right?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danielms22:
As long as you do this carefully and don't screw it up (just look for instructions here, they are quiet good) then your apps will be fine.

Of course, if you do screw it up, your apps will be the least of your problems.

I recommend reading this beforehand:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2367406

and this for the actual rooting:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2018179
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andro_iOS:
Does every Nexus 4 bootloader is locked?
[MDA, XDA, 1010 General] wizza:
Hello,

Can someone tell me the pros and cons of the O2 XDA Pocket PC / GSM mobile phone. i am looking at buying a 2nd hand one. What do they sell for?

Any advice / comments would be appreciated.

Cheers,

Wizza
[General Questions and Answers] Sparubens:
Goodevening everyone

I have an Alcatel One Touch Star (6010d) , a dual SIM phone. IN the status bar I have 2 signal strenght icons: 1 for the first SIM and one for the second SIM. But I never use a second sim, so I am looking for a long time how to remove the second signal strength icon (sim2 icon) from the status bar. Is there anyone who knows which line I have to edit?

Greetings
[General Questions and Answers] master004:
My wife has this phone too, we just bought it for her, but it looks like you can not disable the second SIM which in our case will not be used.

So we have a dual sim phone, but only use one sim. It is annoying to keep seeing the SIM2 status icon which says you have no sim card inserted.

Can it be disabled?
[Google Chromecast] jsdecker10:
For the last week or so I've been playing around with streaming local media from my pc hard drive straight to the Chromecast by running the "Mongoose" server on my pc AND in the last 24hrs I've been messing around with Koushik's "AirCast" app.. I've had good overall results so far using both, with the exception of just one BIG annoyance. No matter which method I use to stream local content, whether it be from my PC hard drive using the mongoose server method OR playing local videos that I've got stored on my phone using Koushik's new "AirCast" app, I keep getting a single, thick, black bar along the bottom of the screen on every single movie. This happens on multiple TV's and I've tried several different movies and a couple of different file formats...it happens regardless. I've tried messing around with the TV settings on each TV and while it may zoom in on the movie or whatever, the black bar is still there. It looks like a typical widescreen movie, but with only the single black bar at the bottom of the screen...NO black bar up top at all. Again, this is happening on multiple TV's, with different movies, using different sources(sd card, phone's internal memory, PC hard drive). What's the deal? I've fooled around with settings on the TVs and I still can't get it to display correctly. I can actually get it to look right when I play a movie that is MEANT for "fullscreen" mode. In a fullscreen movie, it obviously looks right...it takes up the full screen. The only problem there is that most all of my movie collection is in widescreen format..I only have like 2 movies in fullscreen format and that's typical of most movies out there...it's harder and harder nowadays to find a movie in anything OTHER than widescreen. I shouldn't have to resort to just watching fullscreen movies...that shouldn't be the answer to this issue.. Can anyone else with this problem point me in the right direction.....? ......or is this just something that Developers(Google, Koushik, etc...) will have to work on? Thanks in advance!!

I've included a picture I took of what I'm talking about with my TV...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] honeyp0t:
I have a s4 with all this bloat.

i don't see any lagg-ness on tw but i notice i don't use many of the things on tw.

the only things i like is the camera and lock screen.

If I flash can i still be able to have the lock screen like tw? or will that vanish too?

Does anyone have a list of things I can remove (bloatware)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] hovax615@hotmail.com:
Its been answered before all you have to do is search. Besides att thread of s4 there's also Verizon and international s4 forum that has been asked before. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2398845

---------- Post added at 07:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:54 PM ----------
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sbi1:
Does anyone know if the ETF issue has been resolved by AT&T (hence ST have the SIMs again), or will I still be able to port my number without being hit with ETF from AT&T?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nimper:
If you want to switch providers without paying an ETF, the safest option is to wait until your contract is over.
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karimovic44:
Done Sloved My Probleme
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] GUestD2707:
YES I AM AWARE THIS IS A BUG IN SUPERUSER (TO AN EXTENT.

YES I AM AWARE THERE IS NO DEFINITIVE FIX.

YES I AM AWARE THAT THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED MANY TIMES.

_________________________________________________________________

Using the Framaroot application, I was able to root my S2 (4.0.4) using the Argonian (I believe that's how it's spelt) method. I started recieving mass toast spam messages that say:

"shell has been granted Superuser access."

However, this was not a gallery issue or root app (the only apps I had were AdAway and Orbot, which was disable) but rather when I'd watch a YouTube video via chrome. I also received it later (after an unroot/reroot) when using GameCIH 2 (GameCIH 1 did not produce this toast.) After that I unrooted once again and uninstalled AdAway, Go Locker, GameCIH 1 and 2 and rebooted to root again via Framaroot. A few times the message spam would cause extreme lag to the phone that would cause the infamour White Screen of Death.

NOTE: My device is NOT rooted as of now and is NOT bricked, It is 100% stock for Kernel, ROM, bootloader etc. I did however, recently unbrick my device and flashed to a stock ROM. Have not messed wiith that since.

Also, side question: Can framaroot brick your phone on reboot?
[Moto X Q&A] Kwongger:
SO yes...

What are we looking at for a release date and MotoMaker on Sprint? I am on Sprint and am PUMPED about this phone :D
[Moto X Q&A] Psilocin:
Copying and pasting the same thing I wrote about Tmo in a different thread, except it applies to Sprint as well.
[Moto X Q&A] Kwongger:
Nice, Thank You!

I will be switching to AT&T. XD
[Moto X Q&A] Psilocin:
I ordered off contract. Will try to get an unlock code from Att and continue using with Tmo. Simply costs way too much in the long run to sign a contract with any other carrier than Tmo.
[Moto X Q&A] Kwongger:
How much is it off contract and how do I get one in my hands (Moto Maker prefered) Thanks for your help!

I feel like a TOTAL noob. I have NEVER bought a device at (Or before?) launch... I like to see the OEM's Quality Control at work first (the general public XD) I just have to get the MX though!
[Moto X Q&A] Psilocin:
$579 for 16gb. Just wait until this Friday and go to motomaker.com to order. Simple as that.
[Moto X Q&A] Kwongger:
Yikes! One more thing... Do you know if a new ATT customer could get the AT&T Next plan with the Moto Maker MX?
[Moto X Q&A] Psilocin:
Have no idea on that since I didn't check those contract options. I think it should be possible.
[Moto X Q&A] dpwhitty11:
Subscribing for Sprint info...
[Moto X Q&A] dpwhitty11:
I was just in a Sprint store and asked the manager when the Moto X would be released. He said it has already been released in limited quantities, there just isn't a known in-store date yet. He also mentioned a $99 and $149 on-contract price and $500 retail price.
[General Questions and Answers] mahmoudayman:
hey there i am a noob and i know nothing in updating software for my GALAXY GRAND DUOS can anyone explain to me what is the kernel and rom and any instructions for what to make my phone better ??

thanks for your help
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MReprogle:
I just installed the new Paranoid Android, and I cannot seem to get the Portable Hotspot to work. I was using the stock rom, and Verizon's 'Mobile Hotspot' worked flawlessly after using the SQLite hack. I have tried Barnacle and Wifi Tether for Root Users (which used to be my go-to, until it just stopped working after an update). I cannot get any of these to work, as Wifi Tether comes up with the error, 'Tethering started with errors, please check 'show log''. When I check the log, there is nothing in it.

Any ideas on what is going on here? It is almost as if there is a messed up driver somewhere, but I am not knowledgeable enough to figure it out. Like I said, I used to have it running perfectly one day, then it seemed like all of my tethering apps wouldn't work. I resorted to using the built in Mobile Hotspot, and it started working fine again.

Strange thing, I also paid for FoxFi, and even that wouldn't work, which I found very odd..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dapyejis:
How about SDcard ?? Ur Phone's Sdcard work?? (Ex.Camera)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MReprogle:
Yeah, literally everything else on the the phone works as new.

When I was having trouble with Wifi Tether for Root Users, Barnacle, and FoxFi, I tried a factory reset via the Droid Razr Utility and it didn't change a thing. One of the beta versions of Wifi Tether turned on with no errors, but I could not find the SSID once it was supposedly turned on. After using the stock Mobile Hotspot with the SQLite hack, it works perfectly. But, when I go to ParanoidAndroid, it uses a different type of 'Mobile Hotspot' app named 'Portable Hotspot', and it just gives me an error (but no details, justs says error under it and then greys itself out.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] $H0RTY 140:
Wifi Tether

I had an issue with 3.69 Paranoidandriod and had to do the terminal emulator hack to get wifi to work and that also somehow fixed my tether. If you haven't yet also try to run a fix permission and see if that will take care of things. I will test mine (currently running 3.97 as well) and get back with you later to let you know what I found.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] $H0RTY 140:
Just saw that there's an update to Paranoidandroid which is 3.98 and he posted that he fixed the wifi tethering. Try to update and see what that does for you. I tried to fix permission on versino 3.97 and it didn't help. I tried terminal emulator b/c my wifi stopped working and that did fix that issue.