Hello, new here on XDA and hoping to be an established member here!
Im just startin out with roms and rooting. I trierd to install the liberty rom and its not working i dont think....
- i installed system recovery
- did a backup
- went through the rom toolbox and downloaded the liberty zip
- went through system recovery and installed liberty from the SD card.
- it went through successfully
now im stuck on a screen with the liberty bird spinning, the words liberty rom above it and it goes black every 3-5 seconds.
am i stuck? is it going through a process of some kind? it does this whether im plugged into the wall or not.
I just pulled the battery and i got the red M dual core logo, it went back to that liberty screen and is doing the same thing. I cant do anything!!!!
just some additional info for any help that may come my way....
i was on 2.3.4 before i flashed
I cant think of any other relevant info ppl might need. this is my only phone though, so im hurtin right now lol
Sounds like you are in a boot loop. Another important step you should have done before you rebooted out of recovery is to do the following:
1) Wipe the data
2) Wipe the cache
3) Wipe the dalvik cache
You can still salvage what you did. You need to pull the battery out. Then, put the battery in. After that, press and hold the power button AND the Volume Down button. Do this until you see words appear on the screen at the top.
Next, click the volume down button until you see Android Recovery.
Click the Volume Up button.
Wait a bit and you should then see the familiar Droid Icon with an exclamation point. When you get there, press both the Up and Down volume buttons at the same time to continue into recovery mode.
After that, you will be in the stock recovery. Click the volume down button to select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset and press the power button.
Once that's done, you can then select the Reboot System Now menu item and you should be good to go.
Remember, you should ALWAYS wipe the data, cache and Dalvik when flashing a new ROM to ensure left over files are lying around causing the dreaded boot loop you are experiencing.
I just tried it.
Im stuck on the liberty rom screen, but i read that it could take 10mins to boot up the first time. the screen isnt going black like it was before so I think im in the clear.
Im late for work now! hahaha
thank you so much though. This forum is a wonderful resource and the people seem really nice so far!
ill be sure to check for a thank you button after this post!
caseball20512 said:
I just tried it.
Im stuck on the liberty rom screen, but i read that it could take 10mins to boot up the first time. the screen isnt going black like it was before so I think im in the clear.
Im late for work now! hahaha
thank you so much though. This forum is a wonderful resource and the people seem really nice so far!
ill be sure to check for a thank you button after this post!
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You may need to sbf if you cannot get back to the boot strap recovery screen.
Pull the battery and put the battery back in but do not power it on. Instead plug your phone into the charger if it goes into bootstrap recovery then wipe data, wipe chache then go to advanced and wipe dalvik cahce. reflash liberty and youll be good to go. If it doesn't youll have to sbf back to stock then try again. This time wipe data cache and dalvik and youll be ok. SBFing is easy and there is a tutorial the general section. If you have any questions on sbfing just put them here and myself or one of the other great community members will help you out.
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hi,
I have a rooted eris with the tazz v28 rom installed and followed the 1 click guide [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742228] to root my phone a few months back [this uses adb, I belive].
Today, I was following the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913839 to install the minimal green theme on my eris.
I downloaded the minimal-green-updated.zip file theme [posted in the OP of the minimal green theme thread], put it in my sd card's root folder, rebooted my eris into recovery, then flashed that zip in recovery and rebooted.
[In retrospect, I didn't do a full wipe or davlik cache wipe, because I thought it wasn't necessary because this was a theme, not a rom].
Upon rebooting, my phone comes to a screen with the HTC logo and the little guy dancing around [no skateboard]. This dancing sequence continually repeats itself.
I'm really hoping I did not brick my eris. How can I revert back to my nand backup that I made yesterday or fix this situation ?
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hi,
I have a rooted eris with the tazz v28 rom installed and followed the 1 click guide [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742228] to root my phone a few months back [this uses adb, I belive].
Today, I was following the instructions on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=913839 to install the minimal green theme on my eris.
I downloaded the minimal-green-updated.zip file theme [posted in the OP of the minimal green theme thread], put it in my sd card's root folder, rebooted my eris into recovery, then flashed that zip in recovery and rebooted.
[In retrospect, I didn't do a full wipe or davlik cache wipe, because I thought it wasn't necessary because this was a theme, not a rom].
Upon rebooting, my phone comes to a screen with the HTC logo and the little guy dancing around [no skateboard]. This dancing sequence continually repeats itself.
I'm really hoping I did not brick my eris. How can I revert back to my nand backup that I made yesterday or fix this situation ?
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how to go back to your nand.
1. pull battery
2. place battery back in
3. hold vol down
4. while holding vol down, press and hold power button
5. should see white screen
6. press vol up for recovery
7. should see recovery menu
8. go to the restore option on the menu
9. restore from your nand (i believe the exact menu selections from this point vary based on which recovery you have)
this should get you back to where you were prior to flash. good job with the nandroid prior to flash. other should be able to help with where the flash went wrong. if it doesnt work, post back here.
edit: was the theme designed for froyo? does the md5sum of your file match the original file posted? either could lead to a bad flash. although it may have to do with not wiping. not really my specialty though. oh yeah that's right, i don't have any specialty...lol. hope it helps.
mjb413 said:
how to go back to your nand.
1. pull battery
2. place battery back in
3. hold vol down
4. while holding vol down, press and hold power button
5. should see white screen
6. press vol up for recovery
7. should see recovery menu
8. go to the restore option on the menu
9. restore from your nand (i believe the exact menu selections from this point vary based on which recovery you have)
this should get you back to where you were prior to flash. good job with the nandroid prior to flash. other should be able to help with where the flash went wrong. if it doesnt work, post back here.
edit: was the theme designed for froyo? does the md5sum of your file match the original file posted? either could lead to a bad flash. although it may have to do with not wiping. not really my specialty though. oh yeah that's right, i don't have any specialty...lol. hope it helps.
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Thanks for the quick help !
I'm relatively sure the theme was designed for froyo. After reading the replies in that thread, [after I flashed the theme] I think I may have needed to first use another application to make the .zip flashable.
I followed your instructions and when I tried to restore the nand backup, I received the following:
Code:
error: run 'nandroid mobile.sh restore' via adb!
Also, my battery was relatively low [20%] when I flashed the theme... is it ok if I charge it right now ?
yes. you need to turn charge it now. note: it will not charge while in recovery, but should charge when powered off. this is why it is a good habit to only flash on a full charge. let me know right away if the charge light does not come on when it is powered off.
edit: do you still have the flashable tazz v28 on your sd card. if so, you can wipe data and cache and reflash it. if it is not on your card, you should be able to mount your card via usb in recovery and add the tazz v28 to the root of the sd and then flash from there.
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yes. you need to turn charge it now. note: it will not charge while in recovery, but should charge when powered off. this is why it is a good habit to only flash on a full charge.
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done and done =)
I'm hoping the recovery will work, as I just did a quick search and someone else reported that they were able to recover using nand once their battery was charged more.
skorasaurus said:
done and done =)
I'm hoping the recovery will work, as I just did a quick search and someone else reported that they were able to recover using nand once their battery was charged more.
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i believe the minimum for some things such as running an ruu is 30%. it might be the same for nandroid, but it is best to do on a full charge, that way if something more serious does happen, you have some time to try to fix it. there are some ways to "jumper" your battery if it dies during a flash, but they arent fun.
just making sure, the charge light is on now correct? also, are you using amon ra recovery or clockwork? if you don't know, don't turn on you phone to check, i am just checking because once your phone is back up and running, you may want to get amon if you have clockwork, it does a better job of checking the integrity before flashing.
mjb413 said:
just making sure, the charge light is on now correct? also, are you using amon ra recovery or clockwork? if you don't know, don't turn on you phone to check, i am just checking because once your phone is back up and running, you may want to get amon if you have clockwork, it does a better job of checking the integrity before flashing.
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Charge light is on and I'm 99% sure it's amon_ra . I specifically recall that, before rooting my phone reading that one of those two recoveries was buggy with eris and I purposefully avoided using that one.
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Charge light is on and I'm 99% sure it's amon_ra . I specifically recall that, before rooting my phone reading that one of those two recoveries was buggy with eris and I purposefully avoided using that one.
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alright, good stuff. when your phone charges, go back into recovery, go to backup restore, nand restore and see if you can. if not, if you have the tazz rom on your phone, go to the main menu, wipe, wipe data and dalvik, back to main menu, flash zip from sd card, flash it. if it is not on your card, plug phone into your computer, from main menu of recovery select usb-ms toggle, this will allow you to access your sd from your computer, place the flashable zip on the sd, then follow the above instructions. just post back if you end up needing any more help.
I just tried to restore my nand backup and it worked. Looks like it's all smooth sailing here. =)
Thank you for the help, mjb413
skorasaurus said:
I just tried to restore my nand backup and it worked. Looks like it's all smooth sailing here. =)
Thank you for the help, mjb413
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not a problem. we all have our little speedbumps...lol
I am using Liquid Thundersense 1.4...I went into the liquid toolbox last night to do a wipe because I was going to flash a new rom. When I said yes to the wipe it turned off and then cam back on at my like main (i guess it is called a bootloader screen) and it will not get any farther than that...I'm not sure what to do about this because the only way the phone responds to anything is by pulling the battery or holding the power and both volume buttons down to restart back to the same damn thing again...I have never had a problem like this so I'm not sure where to go from here...Any help would be appreciated greatly!
I searched everywhere and could find anything this specific
OK I think my terminology was a little off...I guess the bootloader screen is the white screen where you can access fastboot, recovery, factory reset, etc...I still have s-off according to this screen...I can get here by holding down the down volume and the power and I can get to clockwork recovery. But it's when i try to reboot after either one that it gets stuck at that first loading screen
It sounds like you need to put a ROM on your SD card, boot into recovery and flash it from there. Did you not do a wipe and erased your existing ROM? No wonder the phone can't boot anymore.
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laneharts said:
OK I think my terminology was a little off...I guess the bootloader screen is the white screen where you can access fastboot, recovery, factory reset, etc...I still have s-off according to this screen...I can get here by holding down the down volume and the power and I can get to clockwork recovery. But it's when i try to reboot after either one that it gets stuck at that first loading screen
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You are right.
The white screen is the bootloader.
When you get to bootloader navigate to recovery.
if you have made a back up in the past you can go to backup/recovery and recover your old back up.
If not you will have to do what the user above said.
Put a rom.zip file on your sd card and flash it in recovery.
cowisland...thanks i did that and it worked...i must have done the damn wipe wrong or whatever, but i put a rom on my sd and it took care of the problem!
laneharts said:
cowisland...thanks i did that and it worked...i must have done the damn wipe wrong or whatever, but i put a rom on my sd and it took care of the problem!
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I would always go to recovery to wipe don't do it within any rom or even rom manager but just my 2 cents
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So The title says it all. I was running eclipse 1.1 on 2.3.4 and i decided it was time to sbf back to stock 2.3.4 just to clear out all the junk on my phone and get things running nice and smooth for a new rom. Ran everything to SBF and boom i'm stuck in a bootloop. Not sure where to go from here cant seem to find anything. I've tried to fastboot but it doesn't go past the dual core screen. I've pressed and held the power and home button at the same time but it goes right back to the bootloop. Anyone know what to do?
Wrong thread. We have a questions forum just for... questions.
Anyway - boot into stock recovery and format data and cache.
Wow i'm sorry about my panic moment, Idk how i failed to notice that fast boot at the top was a scroll threw menu. Thanks for the help
Hold power and volume down. Use volume down to scroll to recovery and when you get the triangle hit volume up and down simultaneously
Tapatalkin' from my eclipsed DROIDX2
In order to make life easier for you wipe cache and data before the sbf. No bootloop
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As stated bootloop is common after sbf
since sbf doesn't wipe data ur left with a bunch if tweaks and changes that didn't get changed with the sbf
data wipe will cure your bootloop blues
The only time u probly wont bootloop after sbf is when u are using it to just unroot(I.e. u weren't running a rom or tweaks) or just to upgrade instead of doing an OTA update.
I am on 2.3.4, and the phone randomly rebooted. But when it got the part after it vibrates, it rebooted back to where it said "droid" and started a never ending loop. I have tried sbfing to 2.3.4 again, but rsd lite sayss I have to manually reboot my phone. I can boot to where it says "fastboot" in white.
Edit: RSD lite now says that the phone has finished sbfing, but the bootloop still persists.
Sometimes you can get stuck in a bootloop after SBF'ing. Two things you could do would be to pull the battery and then just try restarting. Another thing you could do would be to boot into Android Recovery (same way you get into RSD) and just wipe the Data/cache.
Skelente said:
Sometimes you can get stuck in a bootloop after SBF'ing. Two things you could do would be to pull the battery and then just try restarting. Another thing you could do would be to boot into Android Recovery (same way you get into RSD) and just wipe the Data/cache.
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What happens when I wipe data/cache?
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What happens when I wipe data/cache?
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Wiping cache just clears out files used to open/run apps quicker. These files are rebuilt the first time you use the app. This one is no big deal and I wipe mine periodically just to "clean house."
Wiping data doesn't clean house, it remodels it. It sets everything back to factory (like "out of box" after an sbf). You will lose your data, apps, personal settings, etc. It does not touch your sdcard, though.
only way to get out of bootloop after sbf is to go to Android recovery and wipe data
it will put your phone back to what it was when you bought it i.e."out of box condition"
data wipe deleted all user data
I have that problem occasionally as well. I usually go into recovery and wipe cache but not user data, that gets me into the phone, but it will reboot 30 seconds after you get in, so then use BSR to clear Dalvik. If you cannot clear Dalvik you will probably need to wipe the user data, which resets the phone to factory defaults.
Power it up like this:
Hold power and volume down until the phone says FASTBOOT
Once the phone says FASTBOOT, press volume down until you see ANDROID RECOVERY
Once you see ANDROID RECOVERY, press BOTH the volume up and the volume down buttons.
You will see the triangle with the exclamation point and the Android.
At this point press volume up and down simultaneously again and select the cache clearing option by using volume down, then pressing the power button to select. Don't wipe user data just yet. Try to reboot once it is complete (You will see it on the screen) and see if you can get back into your phone. If you can, I recommend wiping Dalvik as well to be safe.
You can wipe Dalvik with Titanium Backup Pro, but the easiest way is to install BSR (Boot Strap Recovery)
Info here and download links here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169677 (Be sure to use the Droid X2 links)
Nevermind....people read to.much.into ****
Goodbye
Thank you for proving you are superior Ash. I will try to avoid helping folks in the future. You are a winner.
As for the SBF, I posted to him how to use the stock recovery to clear his cache, hoping that it will get him back into his phone, where he can then root and install BSR. By the way, it tried, at least I posted instructions and links as well. Where are yours?
I fear he is going to need to clear user data, but I was trying to help him avoid that since it is tedious to re-install everything, unless you have a backup. By the way, there is no difference between pressing the volume up alone and pressing both. I have done both and posted what I think is most easy.
Since I did it SO wrong according to you however, I will refrain from advice in the future and leave it all up to you.
Nevermind....people read to.much into ****...goodbye
That's what I get for trying to help...
No, what you did was to confuse the issue and the thread with your need to show you are superior, without reading my entire post.
Since it works the same BOTH ways, either pressing volume up alone or pressing both, and since I specifically posted a method that might get him back into his phone without wiping all user data, from experience with the same issue, there was no need for your post other than to show you think you are superior in some way.
It's not a contest 'buddy', it's trying to help fellow users.
This is my last reply, back on topic.
Apparently YOU think I'm superior in some way
my.posts were not to show that at all
U need to relax
Didn't mean.to hurt your feelings/insult ya.
ill keep my clarification to myself from now.on....
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No, what you did was to confuse the issue and the thread with your need to show you are superior, without reading my entire post.
Since it works the same BOTH ways, either pressing volume up alone or pressing both, and since I specifically posted a method that might get him back into his phone without wiping all user data, from experience with the same issue, there was no need for your post other than to show you think you are superior in some way.
It's not a contest 'buddy', it's trying to help fellow users.
This is my last reply, back on topic.
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Take a breath...then a chill pill. Its not a contest yes but anyone can post anything if they have two cents. No reason to be a **** when someone throws in two cents
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ashclepdia said:
Apparently YOU think I'm superior in some way
my.posts were not to show that at all
U need to relax
Didn't mean.to hurt your feelings/insult ya.
ill keep my clarification to myself from now.on....
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Ash you have spit a lot of knowledge my way and have saved my butt many times. You have always been credible and I never second guess your comments. Don't stop helping so many for someone talking. We trust you ash. I just gave the same instructions to someone else about bootloop and SBF. I told him factory reset in android recovery. Works for me perfect every time! And I do not mind rooting and setting my phone back up.
I was curious to see how ICS worked so I finally gave in and flashed Black Widow ROM. I followed this exact instructions:
Requirements:
•Android Version 2.3.6 (6.12.17x - 6.12.181)
•Safestrap 1.09 or Bootstrap v2 (safestrap 1.07 will not work)
•Download and move zip/s to sdcard-ext
•Reboot into Recovery
•Create a Backup! (dont say i didnt warn you)
•YOU MUST Wipe Data/Factory Reset
•Wipe Cache partition
•(in Advanced) Wipe Dalvik cache
•(in Mounts and Storages) Format System
•Install zip from sdcard
•Flash ROM (do not flash Gapps or DarkGapps)
•Reboot System now
This isn't my first time using Bootstrap. I flashed many ROMs using it on my D2. It installed and then I rebooted. Now it sits on the screen with Motorola symbol with Dual Core Technogoly. I did make a backup but I'd really like to use this ROM before reverting back. Any suggestions?
JDunc said:
I was curious to see how ICS worked so I finally gave in and flashed Black Widow ROM. I followed this exact instructions:
Requirements:
•Android Version 2.3.6 (6.12.17x - 6.12.181)
•Safestrap 1.09 or Bootstrap v2 (safestrap 1.07 will not work)
•Download and move zip/s to sdcard-ext
•Reboot into Recovery
•Create a Backup! (dont say i didnt warn you)
•YOU MUST Wipe Data/Factory Reset
•Wipe Cache partition
•(in Advanced) Wipe Dalvik cache
•(in Mounts and Storages) Format System
•Install zip from sdcard
•Flash ROM (do not flash Gapps or DarkGapps)
•Reboot System now
This isn't my first time using Bootstrap. I flashed many ROMs using it on my D2. It installed and then I rebooted. Now it sits on the screen with Motorola symbol with Dual Core Technogoly. I did make a backup but I'd really like to use this ROM before reverting back. Any suggestions?
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If it's stuck at the M logo you'll probably have to RSDLite back to GB. Remember, that M logo can be there for up to 5 to 6 minutes on the first boot, if that's not applicable then fastboot that bad larry back! (I got to be VERY proficient at flashing back, let me know if you need help)
Is there anyway I can get my phone in working order without having to RSD back to GB? I don't understand why it didn't work when I follow the instructions and I have experience in flashing.
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Is there anyway I can get my phone in working order without having to RSD back to GB? I don't understand why it didn't work when I follow the instructions and I have experience in flashing.
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I haven't really messed with Safestrap or bootstrap that much, I tend to just run one OS. The problem is that you can't even get to the start up screen for those. Simple when you think about it, right now (if i understand correctly) you're stuck at the M, which leaves you only 1 possible way out of that screen and that's to send it to recovery which will only wipe or RSD your phone.
Anyone else think of any other options that he has or experience with this ROM??
Yea I went to stock recovery to wipe data/cache just to see what happened. Of course that didn't do anything. In order to RSD, what screen do I need to be on? I assume the screen its frozen on will not be the screen I need.
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Yea I went to stock recovery to wipe data/cache just to see what happened. Of course that didn't do anything. In order to RSD, what screen do I need to be on? I assume the screen its frozen on will not be the screen I need.
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You'll need to hold down both Vol buttons when you power it up then go to AP Fastboot. Do you need a link to the tutorial? You can YouTube RSDLite DROID RAZR and should get plenty. Let me know if you need any additional info.
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I think I can figure the rest out. That's all I really needed to know. Thanks!
Also MAKE SURE you're at at least 50% battery!!
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Not sure how I can check this....phone was on 66% before ROM install but screen is stuck on and I don't know how to power off phone. Battery is draining but more than likely slowly.
This was a previous post on another thread and from what I understand it works:
"Try following Steps:
Boot in AP Fastboot > Connect your Wall Charger > Press Power
If you're a lucky your RazR will pass the red M and jump into the Battery Screen.
If your system is broken, you have to order an Factory Cable. With this you can flash the correct system signed or use the modded Utility for CDMA Leaks, to get your Phone back to life."
When they say "Factory Cable" is this not just a USB cable?
Nope. Its different from what i understand. Thanks for reminding me to get one on eBay before all the ICS madness starts. Lol.
I mean you can risk it but I've never had to mess with it as I'm almost always above 70% so I'm kinda out of the loop on that problem.
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I tried what you said...Went to AP Fastboot and it only goes back to the Motorola screen. So am I completely screwed here? Thought I need that screen to RSD?
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I tried what you said...Went to AP Fastboot and it only goes back to the Motorola screen. So am I completely screwed here? Thought I need that screen to RSD?
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You just need to get to the AP fastboot screen then flash it. I think you'll be okay to flash. I've seen people do it with 40%. Just make sure as soon as it boots you put that puppy on the charger.
Should take about 15-20 mins. If you're gonna do it, best to do it sooner rather than later.
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I don't even know if I can get to that AP Fastboot screen. When I try it, it does nothing and goes back to my Motorola screen. I'm about to be off work so I can see what happens when I have a laptop around.
Yeah you're gonna need the laptop. Also, when you select AP fastboot you'll want to hit the vol+ button to select it. Hitting the power button just restarts the phone. Vol+ = Enter. That's probably what you did the first time.
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Indeed it is. Maybe I can try the charger now.
Yeah, its like learning a foreign language sometimes but with only 3 physical buttons they have to make do. Lol!
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JDunc said:
Not sure how I can check this....phone was on 66% before ROM install but screen is stuck on and I don't know how to power off phone. Battery is draining but more than likely slowly.
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Hold the power button and volume down to force a hardware reboot.
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It's actually Power button + volume up and down and yes I've done this.