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[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SidCurry:
Hi guys,

I had posted a brief thread a couple weeks ago stating that my Nexus 4 restarted by itself, and got stuck in the bootloader animation loop. I couldn't remember whether I had enabled USB debugging in my phone prior to it killing itself (not rooted, completely stock, did the OTA 4.4.3 update just a few days before my phone died, and phone's been out of warranty for quite a while now :( ).

So I installed the SDK developer tooklit, and followed instructions to set up ADB.

However, everytime I boot my nexus 4 into recovery mode/"safe" mode, I get the following screen ("Screenshot 1" below).

From there, when I boot into recovery mode, I get the following screen ("Screenshot 2").

Every time I connected my phone to my laptop (keep in mind that I cannot start it .. I always plug it in when I'm in "Screenshot 1" mode) and try to used "adb devices", I get the following cmd screen ("CMD ADB Devices" picture below). I've repeated this process and tried plugging the nexus in during various points in different "safe mode" options. Same result: nothing is detected.

So I got frustrated at trying to backup any data from my phone, and just chose the "wipe data/factory reset" option from the nexus recovery mode, and I got this screen ("Screenshot 3"). I've tried this several times, and I keep getting this screen.

So my nexus committed suicide, and I'm totally not sure what to do. I've been trying to learn how to use ADB etc for the past couple of days by scouring through the xda nexus 4 forums, but I'm still very much a n00b. Do you guys have any advice as to what I can do to get my nexus 4 back to a usable state again?

Things I've already tried (in order):

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-nexus/general/guide-phone-backup-unlock-root-t1420351

I also tried to ADB sideload a stock Nexus 4.4.3 factory image, but it is useless since my device won't even show up in CMD when i enter ADB devices.

However, the problem is that my nexus is never detected in CMD no matter what combination of things I tried, so I can't even do half of the things both of those thread instructions state. :confused:

I would greatly appreciate ANY ways to factory reset or flash working firmware on my phone! :highfive:

Edit: I reinstalled Android SDK, and connected my nexus to my laptop after entering fastboot ("safe" mode; volume down + power from phone off state), and I was able to get a slightly better looking CMD window when running ADB Devices command (See "CMD ADB Devices 2" picture). However, same problem as before, where my phone isn't even registering via ADB.

So again, your input would be tremendously appreciated.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mihahn:
If you boot in the bootloader (Volume- and Power) it's normal that you can't use adb. You have to use fastboot in the bootloader.

What is the output of fastboot devices?

fastboot devices

Have you already tried to flash the factory image or did this fail, too? You have to download the factory image from google, extract it and connect the phone in the bootloader/fastboot mode. Run the flash-all.bat then and it will reflash the stock rom. This will wipe your data, but I guess this shouldn't be a problem for you anymore because you already tried to do a factory reset!

If this worked, boot your phone and if it works fine, I would recommend to relock the bootloader (because it gets unlocked automatically if you flash the factory image and if you don't want to root/modify your phone in any way, your bootloader is usually locked):

fastboot oem lock

Try it and if there are any other problems or if it doesn't work, just ask again ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
Hi, I've had my wizard for about 6 months, and I've used 3-4 different roms. The one I'm currently using is:

Rom 2.24.10.2

Extrom 2.25.11.102

It's from the summiter rom with the installer, I've been using it for about two weeks.

For some reason, once I switched to this rom, I've have really terrible life, and for some reason, whenever it's left alone, for a long period of time, it won't wake up from a sleep state. For example, last night I had charged it to 100%, used it for about a 10 minute conversation, then went to sleep and left it on my desk, right by my bed. This was at about 1am. When I woke up at 9am, it was asleep, flashing a red led, and wouldn't wake up. I had to remove the battery and put it back on to get it to reset. What's more, when I got it restarted it 1) Gave me the very low battery warning, as the battery was showing 4% and 2) Started to perform a backup, which means it screwed up before 4am, as that's when I have it set to backup.

Any ideas? I'm about to flash to a new rom I guess, but I'm getting tired of installing and reinstalling everything. I'm not using any new software, I'm using the same programs I've been running for months.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
It just did it again :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Menneisyys:
Use Sprite Backup - it will most probably able to restore your backup made under a different ROM version in Device Upgrade mode. Please see the Backup Bible ( http://www.pocketpcmag.com/blogs/index.php?blog=3&p=1270&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1 ) for more info.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] svennn:
I have the same thing happening and I almost want to go back to my Treo. I love this phone but I need to figure out this problem. As far as I can tell, the screen back light goes off but the phone stays on. This kills the battery over night. A quick glance at the phone in passing and it *looks* like the screen is off, but it's not. I have checked all the settings and they say the phone should power off after 2 min. Sometimes it does, and somtimes it dosen't. Under the power settings I have it set to turn off device if not used for 2 minutes.

I'm on ROM 2.17.7.2 WWE if that helps anyone.

-Steve
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
Yeah, I know it's possible, but I've also tried it before and had it lock my phone and I had to manually put it in bootloader and redo the ROM install. I'd rather not take a chance again.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
Yeah, that's what it seems like, the screen will go off, but something is draining the battery really rapidly.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] svennn:
For me, it is only the back light going off. The screen is still on. Turn it at the right angle and you can see it is still on. A quick glance and it looks to be off. That is what kills the battery over night for me. I just can't stop it from happening.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
You should be able to change that under the battery settings.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] svennn:
I tried that. Under advanced I have it set to turn off if not used for 2 min.

I think it may have something to do with Mortplayer. That is the one app I use almost daily that turns off the back light but keeps running.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] MSigler:
Strange. My screen is going completely off, but the battery is going down like I've got Wifi and bluetooth on and I'm watching a movie.
[Sony Xperia ZL] AndreIrawan97:
All you need to do is just download an app called Towel Root

It can root all device in just 1 tap.. Yes, just in 1 tap and we're done

I'm not sure if i can put a link in this thread, just google it!

It works flawlessly on my Xperia ZL C6506 .230 ! :D

And also, don't forget to wonload the latest SuperSU by Chainfire to update your binaries
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xavier000:
The app sucks in the aftv, is there another one?? Xbmc gotham?? Apk??
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mastafunk:
Other then asking you which profile on each launch i feel it is superior to any others out there.. you get HD video and 5.1 DD sound, you cant find that in any other netflix apps on android.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjbxx:
Netflix announced they will be adding the new UI and voice search feature later this year.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farshid50:
Hello everyone,

My new S5 overheats sometimes. I do nothing special like gaming or any heavy duty/force on CPU.

Even, sometimes when I pick up my phone from my desk I feel overheating. I just take the battery out for around 5 minute, and then it will be ok for a day.

Please help and tell me what to do.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farshid50:
Sorry, post it twice. Seems there is not any option to delete a post!
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jopat:
Try using a ram manager and determine which app/service is persistently running in the background. Kill it.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drakester09:
Which version?

Also it might be a rogue app as previous poster suggested, or Media Scanner getting stuck (that was an issue I experienced back in the Jellybean days...)
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jopat:
Try checking first the games you have installed, there are some games that persistently run in the background and send notifications from time to time. Also, check your microsd, there was an issue with microsd persistently being read by the media scanner, this could be what drakester09 is referring to. It's not really clear if persistent microsd scanning is the microsd's fault or the phone itself, but most reports point to Samsung devices and Sandisk microsd. I've been using both brand combo through Omnia, S1, S3, and now S5 without ever experiencing it though. Microsds used are 2GB, 8GB, 32GB, 64GB.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farshid50:
Thanks for all replies.

(A) There is not any micro SD installed in the phone. (B) No game is installed in the phone. (C) I am monitoring the phone by "watchdog lite" and "battery doctor" for any app unusual activity. Nothing special is found.

Please notice that, exactly in same situation, it happens sometimes once a day or once within two days.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sonicc34:
I had the same problem a few years ago with my SGS1. When i used my phone very much and not restarted it for a few days it was becoming very hot and emptying the battery. Finally it was closing itself due to zero percentage of battery. I updated my SGS1 and the problem was fixed. Maybe your device has some software problems and need to be updated. Overheating can be dangerous especially when your phone is plugged to electricity.

Sorry for poor English.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hellscythe:
If it is easier, you can always take it back and exchange it for another one, rather than going to the time and effort of fixing it yourself.
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D33KK:
I've tried to download many versions of skype but none of them seem to work.

When I open it up it shows the logo and a transition to show the login options. It doesn't quite make it to the login options as it automatically seems to close itself before it can.

Anyone had this problem? :mad::mad:
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JuanVerguero:
Well, that. They're always on when I'm using the phone and that really drains my battery... Do you know how to turn them off? I'd be glad if you told me how. Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S III Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efaustino84:
i suggest you read through the omni ROM thread for the information that you need as it is detail there
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SovereignKnight:
Has anyone currently managed to get the Google Play Store to work correctly on Fire TV? I've done a forum search and I don't get anything on the topic.

If it is working, please direct me to the link! Thanks!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] all_brother2002:
working google play store

yes

I followed the following instructions and it is really working

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2787813
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fireTVnews.com:
Here is my step-by-step guide with screenshots: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fireTVnews.com:
I'm almost certain the Fire TV I installed the play store on did not have unknown sources enabled. I am able to download and install apps just fine. I could be remembering incorrectly, but I'm pretty sure I never enabled unknown sources on this particular Fire TV.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moeduss:
How do you enable unknown sources for the fore tv been looking but have had no luck.
[Xposed General] bubbabri:
I just updated my ROM to Beanstalk 4.4.285 and now xposed does not work. It is still showing up as being installed in the all apps list. The app drawer does not show it anywhere. My installed modules are still listed. I downloaded the newest version from the website but it says it is already installed and the signature is a mismatch. I can not uninstall as I do not have the app listed. Anyway to remove it to reinstall?:confused:
[Xposed General] cadarn07:
I'm confused, you say you can't uninstall it because the app is not listed but you also say it is showing in the all apps list. Do you just mean it isn't showing in the app drawer? If so, that doesn't matter. Go to the all apps list and uninstall it from there. Then install the update and it should work.
[Xposed General] bubbabri:
Going to Settings > Apps > Downloaded does not show it, swiping to the All column shows the Xposed Installer. Clicking on this only gives me 2 options, Force stop, and disable. There is no uninstall option button. I have Clear data, Clear cache, Backup.. but no uninstall
[Xposed General] cadarn07:
it sounds like xposed came with your rom. is this the case? if so, you may need to go to your rom's thread to get help.
[Xposed General] PiggyFlooper:
It's a system app, that's why you can't uninstall it from settings. Either uninstall with xposed disabler zip in recovery or with titanium backup. Then install what you want.

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[Xposed General] rovo89:
The disabler zip doesn't remove the APK, it just restores the orignal /system/bin/app_process.

TB should work, even though the system app will probably come back when you upgrade your ROM.

Disabling the signature check means that the system APK remains there, which I think is not so nice. Plus, it's quite dangerous: http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-disable-it-with-xposed-and-why-you-shouldnt/

Long story short: These are some reasons why I strongly recommend not to include Xposed in ROMs. I won't give you further support, please ask for help in your ROM's thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] VICIOUSVIC1:
Hello everyone I have just rooted my wife's Ota NC1 i337 using TowelRoot I set SeLinux to permissive and installed safestrap v3.72. Was in the process of flashing Shostock 6.2 following instructions in NC1 thread downloaded all needed zips only problem is how do I replace Update script I failed to do so and find myself in a boot loop. Can anyone point me in the right direction ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] jmjoyas:
The method to replace updater-script is given in post 2 of All Things ATT thread, in the "Install Instructions" section.

Now that you have flashed without the fixed updater script, you will have to start all over again. You will have to odin flash the stock firmware and start again.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sah0724:
I installed the gpe rom on my s4 using cwm and I don't think it supports it so I have no data on my phone.

I want to install twrp recovery how can I do this and delete cwm without data? I don't have wifi
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] HPferoxCraft:
Download to sdcard from a computer or friends phone, tablet, laptop. Insert card, boot to recovery, install twrp from card. Reboot to recovery. Now you should be on twrp.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sah0724:
I got it working, thanks

the rom burns battery quite fast though.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] HPferoxCraft:
Cool, you will want to let your setup sit a few days to settle whenever changing roms or kernels , they will burn fast for a bit. If you have stuff to auto sync all the time and gps on that will drain it fast
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omiez:
Hello

I am on original Rom and BOOTLOADER is locked.

I miss the Sound of Keyboard when writing. The Sound is on in the Menu but no sound when i TYPE.

What can i do. Already did a complete Reset.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] chamelion:
just got myself a vario II, gorgeous piece of machinery!

only problem. i've been using palm desktop for eons now and have all my calendar stuff there.

any chance i coudl either sync my palm desktop with my vario, or is there some alternative calendar application (freeware preferred).

i REALLY don't want to use outlook. i'm a thunderbird person and don't need two mega applications running.

cheers!
[HTC One Mini] edinletir:
I'm guessing you need to superCID because you don't have an AT&T phone.

But I don't think you're s-off..

Also if I'm not mistaken, you're trying to install something for 2.22 on a 2.21 phone.

This is your phone's bootloader version:
[HTC One Mini] mtbfraser:
Yep try to s-off, check out mini woopers guide
[XDA Assist] darkforce81:
My kfhd 8.9 is running 8.4.8 and when i tried to flash twrp it broke the whole boot loader when i turn it on it connects to the computer for about 2 seconds then it disconnects and goes to a solid red screen where could i find a working fix for this.
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Hi there!!

I found a guide to return your device to stock. It may be all you can try.

> Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD, 8.9" Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire 2 > 7" Kindle Fire HD Android Development > KFHD System.img Restore Tool- Updated links 5/15/14

Hopefully that can get you up and running!! ?
[XDA Assist] darkforce81:
connection failure

The program did not work because the kindle does not connect long enough for fastboot to recognize. if i can force the kindle to stay connected longer then this will work
[XDA Assist] Darth:
Here's a thread I just found with same issue.

> Amazon 7" Kindle Fire HD, 8.9" Kindle Fire HD, Kindle Fire 2 > 8.9" Kindle Fire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [HELP] KFHD 8.9 Red Screen

There's a couple suggestions there. If nothing works, post in that thread instead of starting a new one.

Hopefully it gets worked out! ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin] Willibda1:
which tool can i use to extract system.img.ext4 i tried ext4_unpacker, and ext4_unpacker please help?
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
Hi, I have an ATT Galaxay Note 3 that won't turn on. I repair phones so I was checking to make sure everything inside was good and I stumbled upon this. I compared it to another note 3 that was also GSM and it did have this component so I believe this is what's causing the problem. Now the issue I'm having is that I don't know what part this is and where I could find it. If anybody could shed some light and help me out it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

P.S. I'm new to the forum so if this is the wrong place to ask questions I'm sorry.
[General Questions and Answers] izzylaif:
that's an smd capacitor
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
Where could I get one?

Do you know where I could find it?
[General Questions and Answers] izzylaif:
ebay perhaps
[General Questions and Answers] Disgruntledbear:
Sometimes In new revisions of devices they add or in this case remove components for various development reasons.

I am fairly certain that this is not what is causing the device not to boot. If it had been accidentally removed it would have done damage to the board or there would have been a piece of the capacitor still left. The only way that component could have been removed is if someone with precision desoldering kit removed it.

Can you elaborate on "won't turn on"?
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
Doesn't power on or show signs of life

When the power button is pressed the phone does not vibrate or show any signs of life. It does not respond at all when it's connected to the computer. The power button has been replaced and it has a new battery. It does absolutely nothing when the power button is pressed. Any guesses as to what the problem might be?
[General Questions and Answers] shimp208:
It's possible that the device may have been hard bricked before it was given to you to repair. Since you mentioned your repair phones have you tried using JTAG to bring the device back to life.
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
I have not used JTAG

I have not used JTAG bc I don't have a RIFF Box. I repair issues such as cracked screens, Water damage, and internal replacement parts and in some cases lcd connectors and battery ports. I also do a little but of software based stuff but no JTAG. Is there anyway to find out if the device is hard bricked or not?
[General Questions and Answers] shimp208:
If the device doesn't vibrate at all, no LED, doesn't power on, can't access download mode (In your case since it's a Samsung device) or recovery, and doesn't respond at all when plugged into a computer, you made sure the battery was charged, and the device had adequate power, that usually means it's hard bricked. JTAG is likely the only option at this point.
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
JTAG

Where could I find a good RIFF box and how do I use it? I know you have to solder some pins but how do you know which ones? Any knowledge on the subject would be appreciated. I have some basic knowledge on the subject but enough to start attempting these types of repairs. Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] shimp208:
A good box for JTAG is the RIFF box which you can find out where to purchase one from here. For which pins you have to solder the RIFF box has a feature which allows you to test which pins are which on the board that you need to solder. I would also highly recommend checking out this series of video tutorials, as well as this video on a HTC Wildfire S being resurrected as it gives some what of a tutorial on the process involved. Another possibility that may or may not work is a jig, what the jig does is it forces the device into download mode and you connect it to the micro usb port on the phone, you can purchase a usb jig from here.
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
Does it have to be activated

I checked out some RIFF boxes and I was about to buy one when I noticed a warning about "activating" the RIFF box. Does this mean that if it isn't activated it won't work? Does the RIFF box need any updates and if so can I update without being activated?
[General Questions and Answers] shimp208:
I'm not a an expert with regards to the RIFF box, but I believe it will still work without being activated but you won't be able to use many of it's features such as the official downloads on the RIFF servers and other important features. As far as updates are concerned, you should always try to use the latest RIFF box updates as each update adds support for more devices and other feature updates. More information about RIFF box licence activation can be found here.
[General Questions and Answers] irepair18:
JTAG connectors

Last question... I've also seen some connectors that claim to connect to the RIFF box and to the board. They're purpose is to avoid any soldering on the board. They just connect to the pins and to the RIFF box. Are these cables reliable? What are the pros/cons? Will I be able to use them with any phone model? I believe they're called JTAG Molex cables but I'm not sure.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/271527969827?nav=SEARCH

Here's the link to the connectors I saw. Thanks in advance for all of your help. :)
[General Questions and Answers] shimp208:
I have no personnel experience with the molex cables. I have heard from others though that they do the job well and are reliable, and I believe you can use them on almost any model. Sorry I can't provide you with better information, I only have a little experience with JTAG.