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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
HI guys. Last night I tried update to Android 14 Beta 5 from Android 13 stable. Trying several times thru OTA and it never worked I tried in fastboot mode with the factory beta image.

I enabled USB debug and OEM unlock from the developer options. I made a factory reset from Android 13 options and finally booted to fastboot mode. Once there I checked "fastboot devices" and unlocked bootloader with "fastboot flashing unlock". I selected "Yes" with the phone key and I was ready for flash the A14 beta image.

I double clicked to "flash-all.bat" (Windows 11) into the A14B5 image and it start to send commands for checking untill it stopped to "waiting to device" in the cdm/powershell window. At this moment the Pixel screen turned off as well. Everything seemed work perfectly.

I was waiting for the next step for a while but nothing happened. I searched Youtube videos and I saw that in a few seconds "waiting to device" it start to flash the ROM images automatically.

I was tired to wait "waiting to devices" almost for and hour and maybe I did the worst decision, disconnect the usb cable from the Pixel to the computer. I know, bad decision but I couldn't to be waiting for life front the PC.

Now, like you guess, the phone doesn't respond. Black screen is forever but it's still power on, because if I connect it to the computer the "Windows sound" when you plug a device sounds, but inmediately another "Windows sound" sounds as well like when you unplug the device.

If I push and hold the power button while the Pixel is connected to the PC it remains "connected". It appears named like "Pixel ROM Recovery" in "Other Devices" in Windows, and also "COM and LTP / Serial Device USB (COM3) in Device Manager. If you release the power button everything disappear from Windows.

So, I don't know what to do to restore my Pixel 6. I tried several button combos trying to reboot the device to fastboot mode or something but nothing changes.

I don't know if draining the battery power and charging it for a while I will have a chance to reboot into bootloader or system.

Any help will be usefull and welcome. Thanks in advance.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
If bootloader is unlocked run blankflash, start the blankflash after extracting hold down the power and volume down buttons and it should write the factory img. seen root junky do this, go to his website and he has a video on blankflash, it dont always kill devices in hardbrick. I wish my device was hardbricked its stuck in bootloader flashing locked and I cant get any info on saving it. Hope this helps.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
Thank you for your help. I unlocked bootloader before all this. If you could share any link or more details how to do it, please.... : )
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
I've been with Google Pixels since Pixel 2 XL (taimen), and I've never heard of "blankflash"....

@Everio9000, you're better off using Google's official tools. PixelRepair with Google is a good place to start. If not, I suggest using the official Android Flash Tool to flash the stock ROM (beta possibly, since that's what you attempted to flash initially). Hopefully since you hear Windows still audibly connecting, that means these tools will still be able to work, connect, and do its thing to help.

Also, I suggest using platform-tools version r33.0.3 -- anything more recent (i.e. r34) has been buggy, but mostly for Pixel 7's....

Good luck and hope this helps....!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
Just go to rootjunky.com and search blankflash. The battle will be finding a

This. Blankflash is for Motorola devices. I'm sure there are variants for Pixel, pixel also has better support so Id have to agree with your recommendation. My next device will definitely be a pixel, I'm stuck with a stuck in bootloop Motorola edge plus 22, there is almost no device support and no security updates. They've run that company in the ground, it pains me because I had the first droid in 06.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] aimsjahan:
What's blankflash? Never heard of it, pls elaborate!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] aimsjahan:
I would strongly recommend against such wild advices. Unless you have device specific instructions from verified sources, pls DO NOT guide others to some 'might-work-for-your-device-too' nonesnese.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
It's for Moto, say your device is hardbricked and won't turn on it will wipe the device and write a unlocked bootloader img so you can flash a factory rom. I have a device that has the bootloader and is flash locked, I wish there was a way I could hardbrick my device so I could use it because the bootloader image it downloads is flashing unlocked.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Supposedly there are other OEMs where they offer recovery flashing tools even when the device's bootloader is locked -- which is not something the Pixels are able to; which is one of the biggest gripes users from other OEMs have with it. But in my experience and the years I've assisted other users, more than 90% of the time, as long as you have an unlocked bootloader, you're able to recover from any soft-brick and you gotta do some crazy stuff to hard-brick it.

So I can't suggest the Pixel enough -- I don't think you'll be sorry having your next device be it. There are some who has had bad experiences, but I would say those are usually unique cases or them nitpicking...

But I feel what you mean....If you look at my sig, I had the Motorola Droid and the Droid 3, while my wife (then gf) on the Droid 4; RIP physical keyboards, I miss it every day. Aaahhh the way rooting was back then....just one-click tools and done. But then again, what I love about the Pixels is that you can flash the stock ROM

without

wiping the device and losing data and starting OOTB.

My apologies for hijacking the thread and going off-topic.....
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
Yeah I'm not sure how but the bootloader locked. Adb must be enabled because I can use fastboot commands but when I type fastboot oem unlock it says to enable it in developer options but I'm pretty sure the rom is wiped. Between it being a thousand $ and it not having an update since February I'm done with Moto. It was fun though having the first droid and someone saying I left you a message on Facebook and me saying yeah I'm replying to it now and ppl just scratched their heads lol.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
Thank you, I will try it when I arrive home. The point is that the device (Pixel) is powered ON and the screen is complety black. I don't know if it's into any Recovery.

I tried "fastboot devices" but no device is recognized. "adb devices" either. All I can get is hearing the Windows sound when you plug a device, and holding the power button it remains connected. It appears named as Pixel Rom Recovery and COM3 in Device Manager. If I release the power button everything is disconnected.

I think this time I won't save it : )
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
Send it to me lol
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Showing it named that in Device Manager seems that it can only load up in EDL mode, which unfortunately means it is hardbricked.

I'll ping/mention @JW09I4 & @WoKoschekk as it's reading their posts on the subject as the only reason I know of the term and they'll be able to have a better take and/or concur.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
As I've read here on the forums, unless you have an Google authorized technicians tools, you can't recover it from EDL mode.

Source (in orange):
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] NobodyLikesMe:
Can this be done on edge 30 pro? Might be able to fix my device too? Can you send them my way on some edl info so I can flash mine? I'd appreciate it greatly.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
I found this thread and they are talking about the same. User @VorticityFlux was the only one, and at the last post, that wrote talking about about success, but the procedure seems very hard to do it. I read all seven pages and it seems complicate. I really think that nothing I can do : (

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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] WoKoschekk:
sorry, but never (blank-) flashed any Pixels. I only know tools for Motorola devices.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] fil3s:
Sorry m8. Its painful to brick a device.

I'm guessing you fastboot unlocked the bootloader but didn't boot into android before attempting the flash? You'd need to enable oem unlock, USB debugging.

Also, fastboot won't recognise the pixel without the USB driver.

Android flashtool is the only way I'd use to flash my pixel 6 pro.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
Were you able to try any of the tools I suggested?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] candiesdoodle:
Stumbled upon this. This issue of Pixel devices bricking due to A14 beta is getting common, especially P6 and P6 pro. There is something wrong with the bootloader. I have see so many users trying to upgrade from A13 or one of the A14 betas to a later one and device gets stuck on blank screen. like OP said normally power and vol keys bring it back on. But those who are unlocking and trying to flash A14 are bricking it. have seen some reports.

Check out the number of issues logs:

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues?q=status:eek:pen componentid:1235152 boot&p=1

And even over at reddit. There are more reports within the threads.

Reddit - Dive into anything

www.reddit.com

FWIW, googles online flash tool and wouldnt work if phone cant get to fastboot mode.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] simplepinoi177:
True, and I had considered that. But as the situation is so desperate, I figured it was one of the last resorts to suggest, even if it is unlikely because it isn't in that mode...

fascinating. Good to know. If it's that prominent, they really should put a bigger more pronounced disclaimer of the to risk/possibility. I wouldn't care so much if it is a softbrick -- they make it so at least that's recoverable from. But to hard brick devices is unfair.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
Last night I was talking with Google Support from my country and they gonna fix it into warrany. I purchased it from another store & country than Google so I won't have a replacement for a new one.

I said them that I installed August OTA and it never booted again. I don't know what will happen when my Pixel arrives to Google. I don't know if they will check the unlocked bootloader and else, even I don't know if they could back it to life.

Hi @simplepinoi177 I can't boot into fastboot, I can't see what the screen is displaying. Phone must be in EDL mode and I can't do anything. If I connect it to PC it appears like "Pixel ROM Recovery" for a moment and immediately disappears by itself because its disconnected. I have to press and hold the power button to keep it connected but it remains about only 20 seconds connected while you are holding the power button because it rebooting or something.

I don't see any guide or steps for non advanced users like me to try to recover it, if it is possible. Maybe no chance.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] candiesdoodle:
I think there is no way to recover from edl mode. The only resource is the Pierre thread but it's very confusing. Returning the device is the best way.

this issue if not solved with the stable releases, is going to blow up. Beta has very few users and once stable releases, more users might get impacted. As of now there is really no indication of Google solving this. They keep asking for logs but no progress.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Everio9000:
Yes, I wanted to be into Android 14 Betas thru OTA but never got it because once installed and rebooted a soft break always appeared. You could solve it waiting for few minutes and press&holding power button for 30 seconds and the phone booting again into stable Android 13 (A14 beta never was installed because that).

So tired of the OTA issues I tried thru fastboot mode. I did it and lost my Pixel forever. I did every flashing step in the right way (I flashed several phones for many and many years) but this time it did not work.

I don't know what's the problem, but something is wrong with all this Android 14 and Pixel 6/6 Pro stuff. I only hope when A14 stable is released, it doesn't happen to Pixel 6 series users.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] candiesdoodle:
I am in the same boat. Stuck with A13 on P6P. Betas just not installing for 6 betas now.

Yes. Unless Google knows how to fix this, many many users are going to get impacted. Can already see so many beta users impacted. We need more attention on this issue. Idk how though.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
I found out about this phone last week and ordered it instantly.

My Galaxy Note 9 is failing and finding such a powerful phone for an affordable price was a godsend for me!

Since then ive been reading about it online, but there seems to be little discussion around it?

The Poco F3 seems far more popular. It has custom firmwares, its own section on xda etc etc.

Did i chose poorly? Will the K60 Pro ever get custom firmwares and a community around it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SigmundDroid:
Specs are really not bad:

https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_k60_pro-12046.php

Only one problem: Where do I put this in?

:giggle:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
I know i know... Its absolutely killing me that none of the phones i like have expandable storage! 😭

Ive kept using my broken Galaxy Note 9 for a year now.waiting for a powerful, affordable phone with expandable storage but those seem to have died out.

Trust me, i hate it, too, but i need a new phone and cant wait any longer.

512gb will have to do, i have no choice :cry:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SigmundDroid:
Yupp, I know that feeling but how can a so called flagship have no slot? It's an oxymoron, isn't it?

Similar situation here, so we went for this instead

https://xdaforums.com/f/xiaomi-mi-11-lite-5g.12189/

Not a real killer but light weight, cheap and good enough. But to be honest, only got it because there was LOS available.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
I suspect its all about squeezing more money out of people. Having expandable storage means less people will buy the more expensive models.

And since that seems to work... Why ever do anything different?

Its scummy and i hate it, but if i want something high-performance i have little choice.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simplepinoi177:
absolutely.

Also it's to push cloud storage as an "alternative".... BS! I even hold Google a bit of a bait n switch as when they first advertised Pixels, they offered unlimited photo & video in original quality online storage to mitigate the no expandable storage and the low storage options available. Then they stopped that after the Pixel 5, and even lowered the quality of those things from the Pixel 2 to the Pixel 5! And conveniently when they

really

started pushing their Google ONE subscription service is when they stopped it on/after the Pixel 5......🤨

I was so surprised when I heard the S21(could be S22) and beyond no longer has external storage. Coming from the Galaxy s5, I pushed off upgrading because I still wanted removable batteries, external storage, waterproofing (lost it on the s6, but back on & after s7), and headphone port. Look now all of these have been "phased out" -- most likely for greedy reasons (whether to fit more crap on the phone[headphone jack] or push greedy agendas[if you can't replace batteries, you can't buy new ones to prolong the life, therefore forcing to buy their newest device; also no headphone jacks forces to buy their bluetooth buds]).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
You are ABSOLUTELY right!

They are taking more and more things away from us.

They are doing everything in their power to keep us constantly rebuying phones, so that we cant keep using our devices while the entire world is being turned into one massive landfill stuffed to the brim with perfectly useable hardware that could be fixed and kept running, just for profit.

Im sick of it, but if i want to use my phone for emulation im SOL.

For that you need a recent soc and plenty of storage, so im spending 600quid again. Just a few years after i bought my last phone.

Edit: i really hope right to repair laws make it easier to repair and/or upgrade our phones. Maybe define by law that they have to make it easier to replace batteries, force them to give us back expandable storage and FINALLY make them release their source code.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simplepinoi177:
I read somewhere that congress is making legislature to require OEMs to bring back removable/replaceable batteries; or at least make it so it's easy or a user could personally replace it. It should go a long way in terms of forcing the average users to trash their device and buy a new device every 2 years simply because the better life is sh-i-te....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
@simplepinoi177 That would be wonderful. All i really want is a way out of this constant cycle of buying, trashing and rebuying over and over again.

Phones have reached a point where i can unironically say that we COULD use a phone for a decade if we had security updates and the ability to swap out parts like the battery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SigmundDroid:
Excuse my ignorance but what's that?

So far I thought phones are outperforming most if not all apps by now except games, hence lacking a real killer app...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Oswald Boelcke:
I don't remember exactly but haven't we had this about 10 years ago I believe with the transition from Jelly Bean to Kitkat when Google tried to push us to the cloud, which was an absolute no-goer for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
Emulation is running games for older systems on a device that was not designed for it.

Running games for systems like the Game Boy and Super Nintendo does not require all that much performance by todays standards, but systems like the Game Cube and PS2 do require a good bit more, especially in higher resolutions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SigmundDroid:
Thanks, that explains it. Just that I would not thought of that as an requirement (stopped with such things on the phone after N64).

Besides, with such wishes you are eternally trapped - there will be always some console that outperforms your phone. Instead I'd prefer the good ol' things:

and probably:

and perhaps:

but that would be just the proverbial cherry on top...

Crossing my fingers for you :love:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
Thank you!

I hope we all get what we want and, at least in part, deserve!

Not being able to easily replace batteries, storage or OS never stops annoying me.

But... Who knows. Maybe at least my next phone, years down the line, will allow for all of that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jbrimb:
Does this phone really have nothing, besides TWRP ? Weird since the Xiaomi 13 has roms now.

and that's cheaper
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
it does, theyre on (mod edit)

Link: mod edit; link removed

no, i dont know why they are there and not here either, sorry

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
erm... yeah, sorry.

guess i am not allowed to tell you where those roms are.

good luck finding those then... i only found them cause i got invited, youd need way more than luck to stumble over that place.

youd need to literally search all over the internet and even then there'd be no guarantee youd ever find the legit group of devs.

sorry man, guess you gotta make due with whats on here
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jbrimb:
Don't worry, we all know it's on that popular T app with channels. I actually was able to click your useful link before it was removed.

What to keep in mind : Redmi K60 pro (socrates)

Also I actually don't own that phone, just planning on getting a more powerful one and custom roms & root access are a requirement for me
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IndigoHD:
same! nowadays you really gotta look out for some kinda longterm community support because if you dont you will be stuck with an insecure phone thats not even receiving security updates anymore in no time.

god bless custom roms and all the great devs porting them over
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] xiaowei666777:
After offical Unlock tool disable server，I wait three months.One day，one people told me he can remote unlock，then success.

Why asus still not post free method server？but some people have？
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] Gtoonm:
I would like to know how you did it and who's the one who unlock it
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] Donlavon1:
I had got mine unlock but I had to pay someone on telegram to do it.
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] Andrologic:
They do it via EDL and I'm not convinced it's a proper unlock although it may be. Either way I would think twice about allowing someone to remote into your phone and tamper with the device.

ASUS should be ashamed of themselves for pulling the plug on their unlock tool. It's the safest way of losing customers, myself being one.
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] anjelos1:
share contact
[Asus ROG Phone 7 / 7 Ultimate] Donlavon1:
@blackskarkroot
[Redmi Note 10 Pro] MrBurgerCZ:
Hello guys. I have been using PixelOS on my Redmi Note 10 Pro for 4 days now. But I'm annoyed with my SOT. It lasts only 5 hours. I found that some custom kernel can help me with this. But on the PixelOS website it says I shouldn't use custom kernels. So I would like to ask:

1. Is only 5 hours of SOT normal?

2. Can I use a custom kernel with PixelOS?

3. What kernel would you recommend for me?

Thank you very much for your answers.