So, my Maxx suffered a power button failure and I should be receiving my warranty replacement from VZW sometime in the next day or two. Other than the power button not working, the phone is functioning fine. It reboots, runs normally, functions perfectly. I'm running .215 rooted and I want to return the phone back to stock before shipping it back. Problem is I can't access Boot Loader, no matter what I try. It's like it's not there anymore and when I command the phone into it using quick boot, adb, or the built-in menu, the phone just power cycles off. Let me try to explain:
I have Quick Boot installed and I can use it to boot into recovery without a problem. If I try to boot into Boot Loader, the phones powers off and stays off.
I've tried adb shell with the same results. I can connect to my PC and command the phone using shell commands but usin the 'adb reboot bootloader' command results in the same thing: phone power cycles off and stays off.
Even though my power button is AFU, I figured out I can still access the main recovery menu (the vol down to choose, vol up to select one) by holding down the vol up/down and plugging the phone into a charger. Same thing: power cycles off and stays off.
* Funny thing is although my power button doesn't work, I can still soft reset the phone by holding the power button in and vol down - which is what I need to do to exit recovery or other menus I need to input to a prompt using the power button.
Anyone know of this happening? MY guess is since my phone starts and functions normally otherwise, the boot loader is still there in some form. I just don't know how to access it. Any help would be much appreciated.
I can confirm this app will reboot bootloader
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.riceknight.gs2reboot
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Thanks Dave but not for me. Same result: phone power cycles off and just stays off when selecting reboot bootloader.
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jeff_roey said:
So, my Maxx suffered a power button failure and I should be receiving my warranty replacement from VZW sometime in the next day or two. Other than the power button not working, the phone is functioning fine. It reboots, runs normally, functions perfectly. I'm running .215 rooted and I want to return the phone back to stock before shipping it back. Problem is I can't access Boot Loader, no matter what I try. It's like it's not there anymore and when I command the phone into it using quick boot, adb, or the built-in menu, the phone just power cycles off. Let me try to explain:
I have Quick Boot installed and I can use it to boot into recovery without a problem. If I try to boot into Boot Loader, the phones powers off and stays off.
I've tried adb shell with the same results. I can connect to my PC and command the phone using shell commands but usin the 'adb reboot bootloader' command results in the same thing: phone power cycles off and stays off.
Even though my power button is AFU, I figured out I can still access the main recovery menu (the vol down to choose, vol up to select one) by holding down the vol up/down and plugging the phone into a charger. Same thing: power cycles off and stays off.
* Funny thing is although my power button doesn't work, I can still soft reset the phone by holding the power button in and vol down - which is what I need to do to exit recovery or other menus I need to input to a prompt using the power button.
Anyone know of this happening? MY guess is since my phone starts and functions normally otherwise, the boot loader is still there in some form. I just don't know how to access it. Any help would be much appreciated.
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If there is no bootloader you won't be able to start your phone at all as its THAT what basically boots the whole hardware and software....
How about adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery commands ?
maarawoe said:
If there is no bootloader you won't be able to start your phone at all as its THAT what basically boots the whole hardware and software....
How about adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery commands ?
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The bootloader being the phone's "bios" is kind of how I understood it so I'm figuring it's still gotta be there. I just can't seem to access it or get to the "device/battery OK, device disconnceted" menu. I tried adb reboot bootloader and got the same results: power cycle to off and stays off. adb reboot recovery works fine.
Knowing this phone is going to be turned back in, is there any other way I could re-install .211 without having access to the bootloader screen?
jeff_roey said:
The bootloader being the phone's "bios" is kind of how I understood it so I'm figuring it's still gotta be there. I just can't seem to access it or get to the "device/battery OK, device disconnceted" menu. I tried adb reboot bootloader and got the same results: power cycle to off and stays off. adb reboot recovery works fine.
Knowing this phone is going to be turned back in, is there any other way I could re-install .211 without having access to the bootloader screen?
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Try the eternity project flasher or the motorola's rds lite if they will be able to put the phone to the flash mode as they do that automatically...
maarawoe said:
Try the eternity project flasher or the motorola's rds lite if they will be able to put the phone to the flash mode as they do that automatically...
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I posted a thread over at DroidRAZR.com and got some good feedback and troubleshooting help. It looks like the bottom line is the power button failed in the 'on' postion. One of the folks that replied to the DR thread caused his device to show the same 'AP Fastboot power-off' that I was getting by entering the 'Boot Mode Selection Menu' and holding the power button down while he vol+ to select AP Fastboot. It caused me to look a little closer at what the device was doing and that seems to be exactly what's going on - I powered th phone down using the Quick Boot app and was able to soft reset by holding down the vol- key by itself (didn't need to press power in conjunction). After it SR and i released the vol- key, the device rebooted by itself.
For your info, that thread is here: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/3782-cant-access-boot-loader-menu-no-matter-what/
I tried working a thin piece of paper in around the button but no luck there.
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Just got a replacement phone from Sprint and have activated it.
Wanted to do a simple HTCDev.com unlock for the ability to do a few things that require root..
From being powered off, I hold down the Down Volume and them press and hold the Power button but that doesn't work... The three icons (buttonless buttons) flash a number of times but no matter how long I hold down those two buttons, the phone won't boot into the bootloader.
And YES, FASTBOOT is unchecked ....
Any ideas? I've rooted a number of phones and it's usually the 'hold down the down volume + power' until it boots into the bootloader...
Not this one...
HELP!
Turn off fastboot in settings and if you still can't, use adb tools or sdk and type adb reboot bootloader
om4 said:
Turn off fastboot in settings and if you still can't, use adb tools or sdk and type adb reboot bootloader
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As mentioned above, Fastboot is off...
I finally was able to get into the bootloader ... I let got of the power button and down volume when the three non-button buttons started flashing... The third time it went into the bootloader...
Weird...
I got a XT912 with a screen that stays black(don't know why, it looks fine). What i am trying to do, is to get into the fastboot mode without seeing anything so i can flash a stock rom via pc. Whatever combinations i try i only get it to reboot(it keeps saying "droooiiiidd"). I googled alot and i can't find a solution for this.
The reason why i want to flash a new rom is because i want to try if i can fix this screen issue and because the screen is locked and i can't get past that and use the phone(via otg and hdmi out).
How do i shut the phone down only using the keys(without restarting) and how do i start from a powered down mode into fastboot(step by step guide would be helpful).
Ensure phone is completely powered off (also, fully charged). Vol down + Power (vol down first). Release power button after 3-5 seconds, and then release vol down. You are now in fastboot. Connect usb, and your computer should identify the phone.
LuckiestNut419 said:
Ensure phone is completely powered off (also, fully charged). Vol down + Power (vol down first). Release power button after 3-5 seconds, and then release vol down. You are now in fastboot. Connect usb, and your computer should identify the phone.
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What about selecting fastboot first? Isn't there some kind of menu i get into after doing that(at least i know there should be one)? Where i have to scroll down and select fastboot.
Holding vol up and vol down will bring you to the boot menu. Vol down is directly to fastboot mode.
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LuckiestNut419 said:
Holding vol up and vol down will bring you to the boot menu. Vol down is directly to fastboot mode.
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Can i somehow shut it down with the keys? I don't know why, but whatever i try it keeps rebooting only.
Press and hold both vol buttons and the power button for six to ten seconds. Then release all three. That is a manual reboot. A working screen will briefly flash. If you try to boot to the main boot menu, with vol +/-, and power, AP Fastboot is the third option. Press vol down twice to highlight ap fastboot, vol up once to select it. This also takes you to AP Fastboot mode, as opposed to the vol down and power, which is direct.
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LuckiestNut419 said:
Press and hold both vol buttons and the power button for six to ten seconds. Then release all three. That is a manual reboot. A working screen will briefly flash. If you try to boot to the main boot menu, with vol +/-, and power, AP Fastboot is the third option. Press vol down twice to highlight ap fastboot, vol up once to select it. This also takes you to AP Fastboot mode, as opposed to the vol down and power, which is direct.
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Thats what i tried just now, i pressed vol+/- and power to reboot. Soon after i pressed again vol+/- and power and waited for like 10 sec, then i pressed vol - 3 times and then vol + and all he did was reboot again damn. Is my timing wrong? 3 times down is wrong i guess if i start from position 1. Just as a reminder i can't see anything.
Volume down twice to highlight AP fastboot, up once to select. Also, you want the phone to be completely off to boot into fastboot mode. There is no way to REboot into the boot menu
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LuckiestNut419 said:
Volume down twice to highlight AP fastboot, up once to select. Also, you want the phone to be completely off to boot into fastboot mode. There is no way to REboot into the boot menu
Sent from my XT912
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What i did now is open the back, disconnect the battery and connect it again, use vol down button + power button for ten sec and then plug it into the computer. Nothing happens, atleast not on the computer, the phone shows a white light in the top left corner. It stays on even if i disconnect the cable.
Holding for that long can cause a reboot. Try holding the vol down and power for like... three seconds, after reconnecting the battery. Also, are you using an OEM motorola cable? And, have you ever used RSDlite? Have you prepared for flashing with the appropriate fastboot sbf files? Once the computer recognizes the phone, you'll want to have the motorola drivers installed, RSDlite ready, and the right sbf file ready.\
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Even if you do access the fastboot menu, if the phone believes the battery is too low, it will not allow the pc and phone to connect. The screen should say:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
0A.77
eMMC Info: Size 16G
To return to normal mode- first press power key to power down
Device is LOCKED. Status code: 0
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
I realize that your screen isn't displaying anything, but this menu is what will restrict you from flashing if the battery is low. Instead of Battery OK, it will say Low Battery
LuckiestNut419 said:
Holding for that long can cause a reboot. Try holding the vol down and power for like... three seconds, after reconnecting the battery. Also, are you using an OEM motorola cable? And, have you ever used RSDlite? Have you prepared for flashing with the appropriate fastboot sbf files? Once the computer recognizes the phone, you'll want to have the motorola drivers installed, RSDlite ready, and the right sbf file ready.\
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Even if you do access the fastboot menu, if the phone believes the battery is too low, it will not allow the pc and phone to connect. The screen should say:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
0A.77
eMMC Info: Size 16G
To return to normal mode- first press power key to power down
Device is LOCKED. Status code: 0
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable
I realize that your screen isn't displaying anything, but this menu is what will restrict you from flashing if the battery is low. Instead of Battery OK, it will say Low Battery
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I know how to use rsdlite, because i flashed my xt910 with it. The battery could be a problem. I have it fully charged and will try it again now, but if that doesn't work i propably need a factory cable. I think i made it into the fastboot mode in previous tries but got stuck because of the battery status.
Edit: Reconnecting the battery and getting into fastboot mode seems to work, but connecting the cable gives me the white light and nothing else works.
So your computer is still not recognizing the phone, even when it seems to be in fastboot?
Sent from my XT912
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So your computer is still not recognizing the phone, even when it seems to be in fastboot?
Sent from my XT912
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Yep, no reaction from the os and nothing listed in adb devices or fastboot devices.
Assuming the battery power is adequate, the next and only solution is the proper data cable (OEM).
If the battery is low, you'll need to either use a TBH factory data cable, or the workaround of hard wiring a stripped usb cable screwed to the battery terminals on the phone. Once the phone identifies a good power source, it will allow a pc connection.
Sent from my XT912
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BP SBF Flash is the fourth option down, out of seven total, I believe. If you can boot to the main boot menu, and click vol down 3 times, you'll select this option. As I recall, I was able to confirm my phone, usb cable, and pc were all communicating. My *pc identified an unknown device being connected, even with a nearly dead battery. Then I knew I just needed a power supply. I'm not sure what this option is for, but it told me what I needed to know.
LuckiestNut419 said:
Assuming the battery power is adequate, the next and only solution is the proper data cable (OEM).
If the battery is low, you'll need to either use a TBH factory data cable, or the workaround of hard wiring a stripped usb cable screwed to the battery terminals on the phone. Once the phone identifies a good power source, it will allow a pc connection.
Sent from my XT912
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BP SBF Flash is the fourth option down, out of seven total, I believe. If you can boot to the main boot menu, and click vol down 3 times, you'll select this option. As I recall, I was able to confirm my phone, usb cable, and pc were all communicating. My phone identified an unknown device being connected, even with a nearly dead battery. Then I knew I just needed a power supply. I'm not sure what this option is for, but it told me what I needed to know.
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Ok i will try that until i get one of these cables or adapters.
Is it possible to use adb via recovery or do i need a custom recovery for that? I am not sure if i need to unlock the bootloader via motorola( have to use fastboot for unlock), that would as far as i know reset the stock rom(if i need a custom rom).
Hello everyone, I have a HTC desire 610 here and I cant get into recovery or fastboot. I've tried holding vol down + power and every other key combo, and it just boots up like I'm not doing anything. The buttons work once the phone is booted so I know they're not broken. Is there any other way to access these options? What could I be doing wrong?
One forum post mentioned a fast boot up option in settings that may disable the fastboot and recovery options, but this doesn't make much sense since this would mean you have to boot into the phone (assuming its working) in order to recover it.
Any input would be appreciated.
Bklynrx7 said:
Hello everyone, I have a HTC desire 610 here and I cant get into recovery or fastboot. I've tried holding vol down + power and every other key combo, and it just boots up like I'm not doing anything. The buttons work once the phone is booted so I know they're not broken. Is there any other way to access these options? What could I be doing wrong?
One forum post mentioned a fast boot up option in settings that may disable the fastboot and recovery options, but this doesn't make much sense since this would mean you have to boot into the phone (assuming its working) in order to recover it.
Any input would be appreciated.
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Having fast boot turned on in settings doesn't make it impossible to enter recovery or fastboot but is does make it very difficult. It removes any delay at the start of the boot procces and skips some checks to speed up boot time, but this does make entering recovery manually really hard. If you turn of the fast boot mode (I think it was under battery in settings but I haven't used stock rom for so long I'm not sure) you will find it much easier.
Your other option is to enable adb (go into settings > about phone > tap on build number 7 times to enable developer options > hit back > hit developer options then enable adb. Then install "minimal adb" and htc sync(to install the drivers) then from cmd line type "adb reboot recovery" to enter recover or "adb reboot bootloader" for fastboot.
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Having fast boot turned on in settings doesn't make it impossible to enter recovery or fastboot but is does make it very difficult. It removes any delay at the start of the boot procces and skips some checks to speed up boot time, but this does make entering recovery manually really hard. If you turn of the fast boot mode (I think it was under battery in settings but I haven't used stock rom for so long I'm not sure) you will find it much easier.
Your other option is to enable adb (go into settings > about phone > tap on build number 7 times to enable developer options > hit back > hit developer options then enable adb. Then install "minimal adb" and htc sync(to install the drivers) then from cmd line type "adb reboot recovery" to enter recover or "adb reboot bootloader" for fastboot.
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Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, i cant get into the phone settings because its password locked. I bought it at a police auction with a lot of other phones. Most androids are easy enough to restore but this one is giving me the issue i posted about. I guess ill have to keep trying the volume buttons and power.
EDIT: I was able to get into the recovery menu immediately after posting my reply. I did it by holding vol up+ power while the phone was powered on, it gives you a countdown then restarts. At this point to switched to vol down+ power and it kicked me right into the recovery menu.
Bklynrx7 said:
Hello everyone, I have a HTC desire 610 here and I cant get into recovery or fastboot. I've tried holding vol down + power and every other key combo, and it just boots up like I'm not doing anything. The buttons work once the phone is booted so I know they're not broken. Is there any other way to access these options? What could I be doing wrong?
One forum post mentioned a fast boot up option in settings that may disable the fastboot and recovery options, but this doesn't make much sense since this would mean you have to boot into the phone (assuming its working) in order to recover it.
Any input would be appreciated.
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There is another way to go to recovery option... setting>power>uncheck fast boot.
power off your phone ... the press and hold.. (power key + volume up key + volume down key) together......
fastboot
Bklynrx7 said:
Hello everyone, I have a HTC desire 610 here and I cant get into recovery or fastboot. I've tried holding vol down + power and every other key combo, and it just boots up like I'm not doing anything. The buttons work once the phone is booted so I know they're not broken. Is there any other way to access these options? What could I be doing wrong?
One forum post mentioned a fast boot up option in settings that may disable the fastboot and recovery options, but this doesn't make much sense since this would mean you have to boot into the phone (assuming its working) in order to recover it.
Any input would be appreciated.
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I found a way for my 610:
Hold power+vol up ,then when screen goes black and vibrates, stop holding power on, move to vol down before appears htc white screen and then will go into fastboot mode. Guaranteed.
Tried cydia impactor
Thanks it helped
Bklynrx7 said:
Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately, i cant get into the phone settings because its password locked. I bought it at a police auction with a lot of other phones. Most androids are easy enough to restore but this one is giving me the issue i posted about. I guess ill have to keep trying the volume buttons and power.
EDIT: I was able to get into the recovery menu immediately after posting my reply. I did it by holding vol up+ power while the phone was powered on, it gives you a countdown then restarts. At this point to switched to vol down+ power and it kicked me right into the recovery menu.
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your edit fixed my desire 610 from att to go into recovery and fastboot
mr64fixit said:
your edit fixed my desire 610 from att to go into recovery and fastboot
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I'm glad to hear it.
Thank you Bklynrx7
Your Edit sent me to HBOOT. Only solution i found after hours of search and ADB command lines (i am a noob so hours might be second for yall).
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Hello, I really need help, until yesterday my cell phone was working perfectly but suddenly it was turned off and now it does not turn on, but when I plug it into the power outlet the logo appears, but then reboots, and so on.
didacdedm said:
Hello, I really need help, until yesterday my cell phone was working perfectly but suddenly it was turned off and now it does not turn on, but when I plug it into the power outlet the logo appears, but then reboots, and so on.
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It looks like your phone is in bootloop.
Go to recovery.
Clean flash your rom after wiping everything except external sd(you will loose your apps and appdata).
Skyther_k said:
It looks like your phone is in bootloop.
Go to recovery.
Clean flash your rom after wiping everything except external sd(you will loose your apps and appdata).
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Thanks for your answer
I tried that but did not enter the recovery mode, then install via fastboot the recovery twrp and tried again without success. I followed the steps to unbrick my cell but again I did not get a different result. Does the battery have anything to do?
didacdedm said:
Thanks for your answer
I tried that but did not enter the recovery mode, then install via fastboot the recovery twrp and tried again without success. I followed the steps to unbrick my cell but again I did not get a different result. Does the battery have anything to do?
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Could you please describe in more detail?
Are you able to open fastboot menu by pressing vol down and power button simultaneously?
After opening fastboot menu and selecting recovery what happens?
Have you tried opening the recent TWRP (boot recovery) through fastboot command?
After keeping phone on charging is the phone showing charging animation(I'm assuming that the phone is switched off while charging)?
Skyther_k said:
Could you please describe in more detail?
Are you able to open fastboot menu by pressing vol down and power button simultaneously?
After opening fastboot menu and selecting recovery what happens?
Have you tried opening the recent TWRP (boot recovery) through fastboot command?
After keeping phone on charging is the phone showing charging animation(I'm assuming that the phone is switched off while charging)?
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Enter the fastboot mode by pressing the power and volume keys down simultaneously and install the recovery then I returned to the menu of the fastboot and I wanted to enter the recovery and it stays in the bootloop, does not really try to launch the recovery via fastboot, when I get home Will be the first thing I try.
After leaving it a day connected to the power outlet does not leave the normal logo indicating that it is charging, in fact shows a warning that I had not seen before, it is a plug with an arrow towards 2 points (I suppose it is the outlet, when I get home I Update the post with the image mentioned)
please need help very urgently. i was trying to install a custom rom in my phone today. unlocking bootloader was successful, installing twrp was successful too and i was very happy. when i tried to boot into the recovery it turned off and never booted. tried restarting (volume up+power button), pressing the power button but nothing happens. it's still in the "off" state. please don't think it is a bootloop. the phone doesn't turn on and i can't see the logo. seems like it is permanently turned off
DeathStriker88 said:
please need help very urgently. i was trying to install a custom rom in my phone today. unlocking bootloader was successful, installing twrp was successful too and i was very happy. when i tried to boot into the recovery it turned off and never booted. tried restarting (volume up+power button), pressing the power button but nothing happens. it's still in the "off" state. please don't think it is a bootloop. the phone doesn't turn on and i can't see the logo. seems like it is permanently turned off
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Idk but charge ur phone for a min..then unplug ur battery reconnect it then volume down+power
DeathStriker88 said:
please need help very urgently. i was trying to install a custom rom in my phone today. unlocking bootloader was successful, installing twrp was successful too and i was very happy. when i tried to boot into the recovery it turned off and never booted. tried restarting (volume up+power button), pressing the power button but nothing happens. it's still in the "off" state. please don't think it is a bootloop. the phone doesn't turn on and i can't see the logo. seems like it is permanently turned off
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Sometimes it is that the screen is blank but TWRP is there though, when you are presumably in TWRP, connect your device to the PC and try with ADB commands to see what happens, let us know.
Danish on XDA said:
Idk but charge ur phone for a min..then unplug ur battery reconnect it then volume down+power
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charged for about an hour. now unplugged stil doesn't turn on
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Sometimes it is that the screen is blank but TWRP is there though, when you are presumably in TWRP, connect your device to the PC and try with ADB commands to see what happens, let us know.
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okay, so tried and when typing "adb devices" laptop don't detect my phone, says nothing is connected. same with "fastboot device" command nothing is being shown. although twrp is still there installed but it doesn't turn on neither other devices can dtect my phone now
DeathStriker88 said:
okay, so tried and when typing "adb devices" laptop don't detect my phone, says nothing is connected. same with "fastboot device" command nothing is being shown. although twrp is still there installed but it doesn't turn on neither other devices can dtect my phone now
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Not this way, press the buttons to supposedly enter to TWRP, do all of them blindly. Start with pressing the three buttons simultaneously for about 12 seconds (this will power off your device) then immediately press the volume up + PWR button for about 7 seconds (to enter to TWRP), then type the commands.
Pay attention if something is displayed in your screen and if you hear some sound when connecting to PC.