[Q] Blank Screen - Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys i need some help...i am running a rooted tbolt that the screen isnt turning on....like when i start the phone it acts like its booting up but there is no htc screen or anything....i cant get into recovery cause the screen stays blank....any suggestions????
Thanks

Does the phone work, does it even boot into the OS at all?

See if ADB will recognize the device in the booting stage. If it does, try doing either:
adb reboot recovery
or
adb reboot bootloader
If you can get into either of these, your in business

the phone like "acts" like it is on but the backlight is just not coming on...like i still get what i think are texts like it will ring when called and if i swipe down i am able to answer the call....so i dont think that it is the rom that i have on it but something more hardware

bicknell11 said:
the phone like "acts" like it is on but the backlight is just not coming on...like i still get what i think are texts like it will ring when called and if i swipe down i am able to answer the call....so i dont think that it is the rom that i have on it but something more hardware
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Yeah sounds like something is wrong with your screen then. Sorry to hear that and I hope you can get it fixed.
Sent from my HTC ThunderBolt powered by KillaSense 2.6

Have you recently put and left any img. zip on the root of your sd card.
This can have a similar effect. If you did you can remove it using another phone or an adapter on your pc.
Sent from my ADR6400L using xda premium

I did have the last zip that i used and i have removed that...after it should i just have to restart the phone after a battery pull????

If you removed that you should be able to boot it up to bootloader and restore your backup.
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No control of Amon Ra Recovery

Greetings
I have officially flashed Amon Ra onto my 1.49 Bootload Eris. However, once the recovery menu appears, I gave no access to change the menu selection. Neither the volume buttons nor the trackball will change the highlighted menu item. As such, I can not select anything except restart. Any thoughts? I am sorry if this is a double post, I have had some trouble locating any information on this issue. Thanks!!
Its been a very bittersweet evening...
I think it is trackball issues. Test this out when you reboot.
I noticed my trackball doesn't go down anymore rendering Amon's Recovery useless.
Just got root a few minutes ago too lol.. FML
myron317 said:
Greetings
I have officially flashed Amon Ra onto my 1.49 Bootload Eris. However, once the recovery menu appears, I gave no access to change the menu selection. Neither the volume buttons nor the trackball will change the highlighted menu item. As such, I can not select anything except restart. Any thoughts? I am sorry if this is a double post, I have had some trouble locating any information on this issue. Thanks!!
Its been a very bittersweet evening...
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were you having trackball issues before ? (my phone has them) if so it makes it hard to use amon ....but it will usually work if I do not have the usb cord plugged in
I've searched but can't seem to come up with any other way to control the recovery without using the trackball..
rvpartsguy said:
were you having trackball issues before ? (my phone has them) if so it makes it hard to use amon ....but it will usually work if I do not have the usb cord plugged in
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Tried unplugging the USB and rebooting.. still can't get the trackball to go down.
I'm having the same trackball control issues. My trackball works fine once booted into "normal user" mode. Several reboots have not fixed the problem.
I've been searching to see if I can do everything from the adb recovery shell. All of the commands seem to be there (wipe, flash_image, etc) I just need to find the right usage of the scripts.
EDIT: I take that back, I AM having trackball issues in normal mode. I rarely use it.
metasage said:
Tried unplugging the USB and rebooting.. still can't get the trackball to go down.
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Did that too... Its funny that we've gotten so far on this root, but now are stuck with a useless recovery image. I have rebooted several times, USB in and out, and all have resulted in the same end situation.
I am continuing to search it out, and will keep this posted on any ideas.
I know there have been some issues with alternate recovery images, but have there been any developments? (its something I have not been entirely following)
Edit: So this may be completely ridiculous, but I noticed when I leaned on the USB cable, the cursor moved down. If you continue to "jiggle" the cable a bit, it will move down. This is most certainly not a permanent fix, and most likely a sign of some damage but it got the job done. More detailed, I pulled the cable out a millimeter or two, and tilted it downward. With some practice, I could move it the three clicks down and initiate the root.
Additionally, I found this, but haven't tested it myself yet
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716681&highlight=trackball
Turn the phone off and keep trying to move the trackball it happend to me once. Also try plugging the cord in and move the cord end around. I'm sorry if this does help you but it worked for me. Gl
it may be limited (not sure, never used it)... but i believe you can install a custom ROM using this application:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=661413
tenzomonk said:
it may be limited (not sure, never used it)... but i believe you can install a custom ROM using this application:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=661413
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Thanks but this won't work. Does any one know of anyway to push a root ROM through ADB while in recovery? There has to be a way to do this..
Ok, so I can load ROMS using Clockworks recovery using the Vol Up/Down to navigate.
I cleaned mine using a piece of paper and shaking it up and down on the paper.
metasage said:
Ok, so I can load ROMS using Clockworks recovery using the Vol Up/Down to navigate.
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Dont use clockwork.
Clockwork=brick.
Its happened to a couple people here including myself.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=716681&highlight=trackball
workaround possibly
myron317 said:
Greetings
I have officially flashed Amon Ra onto my 1.49 Bootload Eris. However, once the recovery menu appears, I gave no access to change the menu selection. Neither the volume buttons nor the trackball will change the highlighted menu item. As such, I can not select anything except restart. Any thoughts? I am sorry if this is a double post, I have had some trouble locating any information on this issue. Thanks!!
Its been a very bittersweet evening...
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Erisftw said:
I think it is trackball issues. Test this out when you reboot.
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metasage said:
I noticed my trackball doesn't go down anymore rendering Amon's Recovery useless.
Just got root a few minutes ago too lol.. FML
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i have the same issue as well but i use my USB cable to fix it. Try holding at different angles while scrolling until you find the right one. "I Believe" that the trackball issue is from moving the phone too much with the charger plugged in. Once i noticed while my phone is plugged in that it would go haywire i realized that had to be part of it.(from my experience at least)
I also have the trackball issue
I have found 2 work arounds: 1. Jiggle the usb cable.
2. Apply pressure to the left of the trackball, between it and the call button, with your left hand and use your right hand to move the trackball. In other words, pinch the phone in that spot (thumb between call button and trackball, fingers on the back of the phone).
Weird, but it works.
Sent from my Eris using XDA App
If you can get the trackball for even a little while, go through with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725047
That'll let you flash ROMs from fastboot.
I had the same problem. I jiggled the cord till it went to backup/restore then trackball worked when i was at my backup list. replacement phone will be here tomorrow so I'm returning this one to stock before i send it back. Not taking any chances
orkillakilla said:
I had the same problem. I jiggled the cord till it went to backup/restore then trackball worked when i was at my backup list. replacement phone will be here tomorrow so I'm returning this one to stock before i send it back. Not taking any chances
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screw all this crap
flash the 2.1 ruu (will lose root and put phone back to factory) and take your phone back and get a new one
FREE
sometimes my trackball in amons recovery is sluggish or doesn;t move at all. If I wait a few seconds it'll eventually wake up and start working. boot into recovery again, wait a few seconds then see if it starts moving. Also i found having low battery didn't help things. Make sure your charged up!

[Q] no recovery, download mode ple help!! only 3 days old t959

hi all. I have a huge problem. I tried to fix the lag by using the file posted here and it didn't solve the problem so i tried to delete the lag fix from "remove" option on MCR program then it went to black! Ok, here is the important part. When I rooted the phone, I used sdk option to root the phone as my buttons were not worked for recovery mode (newer version i guess...) and now , as i can't use the sdk option to make it recovery mode, i can't fix the brick problem!! Can someone pls get into this? I purchased this phone from ebay and set up the phone for last 3 days....if i don't sove this, I'll be in trouble..Thanks all!
Get in to download mode flash stock odin and you be good to go
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
Have you tried this? This works for me..
For recovery mode this works for me,
Remove battery
Install battery
Press and hold vol+/vol-
Press and hold power button
Once you see the Vibrant Screen do not release any of the buttons (vol+/vol- and power buttons) it will go black then back to Vibrant screen, then you release the power button only but keep pressing the vol-/vol+ buttons... this should get you into recovery mode..
For Download mode this helps me,
Remove Battery
Plug in USB cable to phone and computer
Put Battery In.. wait a couple of seconde until it shows the battery being charge..
Press and hold the vol+/vol- and the power button..
This will power up you phone.. once you see the Vibrant screen and it turn black, release the power button only.. this should get you into DL mode (it works for me). good luck.
Well If you have the hardware locked vibrant you are out of luck. There is nothing you can do
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i have tried...
i think my vibrant does not have option to either going into recovery or download mode...by using buttons...any other way? pls? This is really frustrating..guys
gwman said:
i think my vibrant does not have option to either going into recovery or download mode...by using buttons...any other way? pls? This is really frustrating..guys
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nope ur ****ed... call tmobile and tell them to send you a new one.
one last question. I already set up all email acc and contacts..so if they fix it , are they able to see all my emails (i'll change password stuff but old msgs) and my contact lists? This is a privary reason tho.
it works on my T-mobile Vibrant.
just wipe the phone before you give them for another one
gwman said:
one last question. I already set up all email acc and contacts..so if they fix it , are they able to see all my emails (i'll change password stuff but old msgs) and my contact lists? This is a privary reason tho.
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If you havent fixed it yet You can fix it if you can manage this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551
After you get to download mode SEARCH for odin 2.1 stock flash(its in the vibrant bible too) and you are good to go.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using Tapatalk

Phone Caution Computer Sign? Bricked??

I was Odining back to stock and then it failed. I turned my phone off then back on and it goes to This sign where is shows Phone caution sign then computer. Way to fix it?
Is this the Download Mode? If it is, I suggest Odining (if that's a word) eugene's Does Not Brick 2.2 (re-partition), and then load up JFD again. That's gotten me out of many a jam.
Dont worry, search in general for soft brick.
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with the USB plugged in hold the volume up and down and power it on, you shoudl go to download mode
No, Thats wwhat i was doing before. Odining back to stock from another rom. It failed. I turned my phone off, Then just tried to turn in back on, I don't evenn get the Vibrant screen. I a sign with a Phone Caution Sign and then Computer. I can't get into Download mode or recovery.
first time im seeing this question being asked, in the wrong forum
you get back to download mode yet?
No i just get
"the phone ! computer icon"
Take ou th the battery put it back in hold vol up and down then plug in usb cable flash a froyo rom
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It doesn't show on Odin though. No matter what, I'v tried taking battery out and putting back in. Taking sim and sd card out. All that. Still the the phone ! computer icon flashes
chris279m said:
It doesn't show on Odin though. No matter what, I'v tried taking battery out and putting back in. Taking sim and sd card out. All that. Still the the phone ! computer icon flashes
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It wont show in odin because you are not in download mode, get into download mode, if you cannot figure it out SEARCH or post in the proper thread, its not that hard to undo where you are at.
Your phone isn't bricked...the first time that I used Odin I got the same error message after disconnecting my phone mid-download.
All you have to do start over from step one and eventually you will get back into download. Give time time, be patient.
No i do know how to get into download mode. I'v been in it before, I know i don't have a defected locked Vibrant. My phone will not get into it though. I hold the buttons for almost a minute. I tired so many ways. I searched. But still, Nothing.
post your Skype ID and I will help you
I don't have skype, Baha. Umm, I'll make one?
This always works for me, not my video but these are the steps I would show you and always works for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqxearzXrVY
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/...r-vibrant-and-return-to-stock-phone-pc-error/
chris279m said:
I was Odining back to stock and then it failed. I turned my phone off then back on and it goes to This sign where is shows Phone caution sign then computer. Way to fix it?
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I'll give you $50 for it. PM me
How did you get this screen what rom did you have before?
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So, I'm not getting anywhere.
I'm going to call T-Mobile in a bit, And beg for them to send me a new one.

[Q] Entering safe mode for rezound

I was reading about safe mode for android, and found an article on how to do it for HTC devices here:
http://androinica.com/2010/08/how-to-activate-android’s-safe-mode-to-get-out-of-a-force-close-loop/
However i can't seem to get it to work for the rezound
Anyone?
Thanks
carm01 said:
I was reading about safe mode for android, and found an article on how to do it for HTC devices here:
http://androinica.com/2010/08/how-to-activate-android’s-safe-mode-to-get-out-of-a-force-close-loop/
However i can't seem to get it to work for the rezound
Anyone?
Thanks
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Well, not sure if there are any other options for our phone, but issue one would be the fact that we don't have any physical buttons on our phone.
WasabiWa83 said:
Well, not sure if there are any other options for our phone, but issue one would be the fact that we don't have any physical buttons on our phone.
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It can do it b/c i seen it, it was during a bootloop, and i cant remember how i did it
carm01 said:
I was reading about safe mode for android, and found an article on how to do it for HTC devices here:
http://androinica.com/2010/08/how-to-activate-android’s-safe-mode-to-get-out-of-a-force-close-loop/
However i can't seem to get it to work for the rezound
Anyone?
Thanks
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Turn on your phone, restart, or hot restart > as soon as you see boot animation hold down volume down button. Keep it held until you get a long vibrate. After the vibrate you can let go. You should be in safe mode then.
To get out of it you can hot restart.
WasabiWa83 said:
Well, not sure if there are any other options for our phone, but issue one would be the fact that we don't have any physical buttons on our phone.
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What Rezound are you using? Mine has 3.
Camp said:
What Rezound are you using? Mine has 3.
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I think he means on the face of the device. Like, the old HTC Hero has physical buttons for home, menu, etc and a trackball .
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA Premium.
drynyks said:
Turn on your phone, restart, or hot restart > as soon as you see boot animation hold down volume down button. Keep it held until you get a long vibrate. After the vibrate you can let go. You should be in safe mode then.
To get out of it you can hot restart.
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A WORD OF CAUTION TO ALL ...
I tried this when I was having trouble connecting to my SDcard via USB and it did work, BUT... for some reason, it completely wiped out all of my widgets and home screen shortcuts.
Maybe this is an isolated problem with my phone, but be aware of this possibility before you proceed.
RuLEoF2 said:
A WORD OF CAUTION TO ALL ...
I tried this when I was having trouble connecting to my SDcard via USB and it did work, BUT... for some reason, it completely wiped out all of my widgets and home screen shortcuts.
Maybe this is an isolated problem with my phone, but be aware of this possibility before you proceed.
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Did you have that issue after you exited safe mode? I remember that after I exited safe mode on my thunderbolt everything returned to normal.
I booted into safe mode once by accident, same thing, everything on the home screens was almost like a factory default, rebooted and it was fine again, everything came back to normal... Pretty sure Safe Mode on the Rezound is just like in Windows, it essentially just skips a bunch of custom and non-essential startup configuration parameters.
TCM55 said:
Did you have that issue after you exited safe mode? I remember that after I exited safe mode on my thunderbolt everything returned to normal.
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All the widgets and shortcuts were gone after I rebooted into normal mode. The same thing happened once before but I was in the middle of trouble-shooting some issues so I dismissed it as a system glitch.

Screen smashed! :(

A friend of mine has dropped her S3 and the glass has smashed right along from top to bottom, the phone still boots and works from that stand point apart from touch input. She has the grid password screen on, so she can't input the patten to unlock her phone... my question is... is there any way of getting her photos off the internal HD with out root access ?
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Factory reset and wipe would lose the lock and keep the pics i think. Everytime i full wipe i keep my pics.
Hold Volume up. Home and power buttons together to enter recovery mode. Then factory reset. Dont need to unlock to get into recovery do u?? Try it. If not its gta be download mode and odin etc. But see how u go
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Factory reset and wipe would lose the lock and keep the pics i think
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Yes, but the phone would be stuck on the welcome (Setup) screen.
MTP mode (plugin into USB) should work without root too. If the phone has USB Debugging activated then you can also access it via ADB.
Alternatively, custom recoveries (CWM) also have ADB support.
Mirror onto pc. Android emulator etc
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Like what d4fseeker said above, if you have android toolkit installed, then you could just adb pull <from> <to> the photos off her phone. I did the same when the missus' HTC Sensation got dropped cracking both the digitizer and LCD. It would still boot fine but couldn't see anything on the screen, so I used adb instead.

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