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Okay guys here's the dealio-
I recently got my transformer prime and I *loved* it. It came pre-loaded with the .21 version of ICS, which can't be rooted as of now so I downgraded to stock .15 with a modified ViperMod and then rooted and installed CWM. Next, I installed the Gummy custom ROM onto my prime (still .15). Well, I started to experience some weird -probably ROM related- issues and I ended up deciding to flash back to stock. ...BIG MISTAKE on my part I found out! I used the modified ViperMod to flash back to the stock .15 and it ran through the process but stopped at the ASUS boot logo with the little loading circle going around and around and around. First I let it sit for a VERY long time-stuck on boot. Then, I tried turning it off and back on-stuck on boot. Next, I tried pushing down the little recovery button-stuck on boot. I tried booting into CWM, but obviously, since I flashed back to the stock .15, all I get is the android guy laying in his side with the red triangle.
I am really really hoping that this is not a hard brick because the error that people are describing is the tablet stuck in the screen with "EeePad" in the middle and then getting something about an "unrecoverable bootloader error". My tablet boots past the EeePad screen and there is no error message-just the endless loading circle.
I am hoping that one of you smart guys could have a clue on how to revive my tablet. Any help would be greatly appreciated, and maybe I can buy you a beer if you bring my baby back to life
Here is a picture of what it looks like (circle is still spinning):
http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/276/img20120322182429.jpg
so you can get into recovery? I saw you said you tried to flash cm9 again. if you caught in a bootloop, jemaine made a zip file you can flash to get you out of it. you have to search for it though in developement section. does your computer still recognize your prime when you hook it up to your computer? you may need to adb commands into prime.
good luck getting it back running.
demandarin said:
so you can get into recovery? I saw you said you tried to flash cm9 again. if you caught in a bootloop, jemaine made a zip file you can flash to get you out of it. you have to search for it though in developement section. does your computer still recognize your prime when you hook it up to your computer? you may need to adb commands into prime.
good luck getting it back running.
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I no longer have cwm installed, it is just the stock recovery so I cannot install any .zip's. Also, when I plug the tablet in wile its on the Asus loading screen, the computer DOES recognize it. Maybe there is some way to get into it and reflash?
Any suggestions guys?
seanyuan62 said:
Any suggestions guys?
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When you say your pc can see the prime can you see it with adb? If not go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502
Once you have adb figured out you should be able to reflash recovery. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576937
I used method 2. You will need to push the blob file to your prime using adb. Hope that helps.
Won't turn off and stuck on Boot screen PANIC!!!!
I'm running CM9 nightlies on my 64gb TF201 and have had no issues with it. I'm using GooManger and Teamwin for recovery and have not had any issues in that department either. Until now.
So 2 days ago a nightly was released that I flashed with out issues. The updated ROM however wanted to open the virtual keyboard when I started typing so I decided to revert back. I did this by just flashing an earlier released nightly. It went through the process and then restarted. The boot screen came on and then never left. If I try and turn it off it just restarts. I can't get it into recovery but I can get into fastboot. However I don't have a little Android symbol just the wipe data and USB. I don't have a backup on my computer that I can push through. I flashed CWM recovery through fastboot in hopes of then being able to get into recovery but with no luck. I used transformerprimerecovery.zip followed all the instructions got an "OK" and "finished" on CMD. At the same time the little progress bar on the TF showed that it did something but no change with my condition.
When I'm connected with fastboot it doesn't show up on my computer as I found to be expected. In device manager Android Phone is listed and when I click on it ASUS Android Bootloader Interface shows up stating device is working properly. If I open CMD and type "cd" it just replies C:\users\Josh>. I tried to wipe data to see if it would and it said it did but still no change. I've been reading for the past two days and haven't found the same set of problems yet. I've found similar issues but not all together.
Please if anybody has a suggestion for me I would be most Thankful. I've not had any luck with my searches
Thanks
Lifewithsuzy, try this, it's what I did when I screwed up my tablet, and it's helped a few others.
geo.z said:
Lifewithsuzy, try this, it's what I did when I screwed up my tablet, and it's helped a few others.
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I haven't been able to try this yet for I seem to be having ADB issues. SDK is updated and current and I have the latest universal driver setup. I show up in device manager but not in the CMD prompt.
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I seem to be falling further down the rabbit hole. I mentioned above that I was able to flash CWM recovery via fastboot was not able to access it. I tried the same process with TeamWin recovery. It just stated that the specified path could not be found. So I'm losing features now.
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I haven't been able to try this yet for I seem to be having ADB issues. SDK is updated and current and I have the latest universal driver setup. I show up in device manager but not in the CMD prompt.
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I seem to be falling further down the rabbit hole. I mentioned above that I was able to flash CWM recovery via fastboot was not able to access it. I tried the same process with TeamWin recovery. It just stated that the specified path could not be found. So I'm losing features now.
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When you are trying to flash anything in adb or in fastboot, put the file in the same folder as those .exe files. Manytimes it is a typing mistake on the path that kills you. Also remember to add the.zip at the end of the file name if applicable.
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When you are trying to flash anything in adb or in fastboot, put the file in the same folder as those .exe files. Manytimes it is a typing mistake on the path that kills you. Also remember to add the.zip at the end of the file name if applicable.
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No luck. I've tried rearranging all the files associated with adb and fastboot I can think of. I've opened the CMD window from about every file as well as from the start menu and I can't get CMD prompt to recognize the tablet. The tablet allows me to get to the point where it states that it is "starting fastboot USB download protocol". Device manager shows Android Phone > ASUS Android Bootloader Interface. And when I remove the device it shows it listed as "fastboot device". I'm stumped on getting into CMD and can't do anything until I do. It just stays on the boot screen until I force it off. And if I'm not holding down the volume up button when I do it, it just recycles on. I've found post regarding the boot screen locked on but everybody has been able to fix it through a properly functioning fastboot/ADB.
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No luck. I've tried rearranging all the files associated with adb and fastboot I can think of. I've opened the CMD window from about every file as well as from the start menu and I can't get CMD prompt to recognize the tablet. The tablet allows me to get to the point where it states that it is "starting fastboot USB download protocol". Device manager shows Android Phone > ASUS Android Bootloader Interface. And when I remove the device it shows it listed as "fastboot device". I'm stumped on getting into CMD and can't do anything until I do. It just stays on the boot screen until I force it off. And if I'm not holding down the volume up button when I do it, it just recycles on. I've found post regarding the boot screen locked on but everybody has been able to fix it through a properly functioning fastboot/ADB.
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The command window should be opened from the same window (folder) you have adb.exe or fastboot.exe in otherwise it isn't going to work unless you have the exact path which is easy to kame a mistake on. I would try the following:
If your not on twrp I would fastboot install it first.
Install universal naked driver
Download and unzip nvflash file
In the folder window where adb.exe is, press and hold shift, and right click and select open command prompt here.
Now do adb devices
You should see you device
put you rom in the same folder and push it to the table
reboot to recovery and install
first off, i just wanted to state, before i get ripped into, i have spend the last 1.5 days reading everything i can find on any forum that comes back with search results for my issue. i've tried numerous drivers, different PC's, even a Linux Live CD system.
I cannot get my PC (win 7, 32 bit) to see my TF201 via ADB.
It is installed in the device manager with the "universal naked driver 0.7", and shows up as "Asus Transformer Prime ADB Interface". But whenever i try to connect via ADB to run the fix in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514088 - i cannot see the device.
I have tried all of the mount/unmount options in CWM. nothing is working for me.
is there anyone that has run into this? And if so, have you found a resolution?
sorry if i'm coming off as the typical noob here, but i really have put in time researching the issue and attempting other fix-it routes before posting up a help thread.
Thanks!!
perch_44 said:
first off, i just wanted to state, before i get ripped into, i have spend the last 1.5 days reading everything i can find on any forum that comes back with search results for my issue. i've tried numerous drivers, different PC's, even a Linux Live CD system.
I cannot get my PC (win 7, 32 bit) to see my TF201 via ADB.
It is installed in the device manager with the "universal naked driver 0.7", and shows up as "Asus Transformer Prime ADB Interface". But whenever i try to connect via ADB to run the fix in this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514088 - i cannot see the device.
I have tried all of the mount/unmount options in CWM. nothing is working for me.
is there anyone that has run into this? And if so, have you found a resolution?
sorry if i'm coming off as the typical noob here, but i really have put in time researching the issue and attempting other fix-it routes before posting up a help thread.
Thanks!!
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I was able to get it out of the boot loop, so that it will boot to the splash screen. well following instructions i've found online, when in CWM, i connected through ADB and pushed a copy of cm9.zip up to the internal storage.
yet, whenever i choose "install from zip" in CWM, it never finds the zip file.
i have done it a few times now and it says it copies up completely, but never actually shows up.
syntax i'm using: adb push cm9filename.zip "/sdcard/cm9filename.zip"
it takes about two minutes and gives me confirmation that it pushed x amount of bytes of data for the file, and says its done. I then go back to the tablet in CWM and choose install from sdcard, and it says there are no files.
I'm about ready to throw this thing in the trash and be done with it......
First of all make a small text file and zip it up for a test file that wont take long to push.
Now type adb push test.zip /data/media/
look if the file is showing where you go to install a rom.
If it is showing then push the rom to the same place then install it
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First of all make a small text file and zip it up for a test file that wont take long to push.
Now type adb push test.zip /data/media/
look if the file is showing where you go to install a rom.
If it is showing then push the rom to the same place then install it
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If that fails, I had the same issue with cwm, I installed twrp via fastboot and haven't had the problem of the file not showing up after adb push. Fustrating I know.... I tired everything I could think of in cwm multiple reboots different usb ports... on an on......
Please HELP CWM Roocovery Loop!!!
perch_44 said:
Update****
I was able to get it out of the boot loop, so that it will boot to the splash screen. well following instructions i've found online, when in CWM, i connected through ADB and pushed a copy of cm9.zip up to the internal storage.
yet, whenever i choose "install from zip" in CWM, it never finds the zip file.
i have done it a few times now and it says it copies up completely, but never actually shows up.
syntax i'm using: adb push cm9filename.zip "/sdcard/cm9filename.zip"
it takes about two minutes and gives me confirmation that it pushed x amount of bytes of data for the file, and says its done. I then go back to the tablet in CWM and choose install from sdcard, and it says there are no files.
I'm about ready to throw this thing in the trash and be done with it......
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I am having the same exact problem. It started when I tried to restore my stock backup that I made using CWM 5.8.2.0 coming from the CM rom. I am stuck in the CWM recovery screen and cant get ADB to see the TF Prime. I just get error: device not found. How did you manage to push a zip if ADB wasn't seeing your device? I have been looking for a fix for the last week now.
Forget CWM fastboot flash TWRP then load your rom via microsd.....
Danny80y said:
Forget CWM fastboot flash TWRP then load your rom via microsd.....
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How do I flash TWRP when Im stuck CWM?
hellshavoc said:
How do I flash TWRP when Im stuck CWM?
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The answer is in the post you quote, did you read it? Fastboot, see on twrp site.
Striatum_bdr said:
The answer is in the post you quote, did you read it? Fastboot, see on twrp site.
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the problem is whenever it try to fastboot it just keeps saying waiting for device. I can put my TF prime in fastoot mode when I power on while holding down on vol it just goes right to CWM recovery and any adb command gives me no device found and I tried APX mode (holding vol up during power on) and tried to use NVFlash but that just gives me an error device not recognized. I have all the drivers installed. I used the naked drivers .7 and have cleared out all the old drivers too.
hellshavoc said:
the problem is whenever it try to fastboot it just keeps saying waiting for device. I can put my TF prime in fastoot mode when I power on while holding down on vol it just goes right to CWM recovery and any adb command gives me no device found and I tried APX mode (holding vol up during power on) and tried to use NVFlash but that just gives me an error device not recognized. I have all the drivers installed. I used the naked drivers .7 and have cleared out all the old drivers too.
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you hold the volume down until the screen starts, then you let go and wait
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you hold the volume down until the screen starts, then you let go and wait
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As I stated above holding down Val down while turning on does not bring up the menu it still just boots right into CWM recovery. i have no option for fastboot or anything.
hellshavoc said:
As I stated above holding down Val down while turning on does not bring up the menu it still just boots right into CWM recovery. i have no option for fastboot or anything.
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No, you hold Vol down + power then when the first screen with sentences appears you release everything DON'T touch anything, after 5 secondes you will end in a screen with three icons, with volume down youu select the usb icon in the middle, then volume up.
This procedure works even on locked devices except that in this case you don't have the usb icon, only the factory reset and cold reboot ones. So it's impossible you don't obtai this screen, it's hardware coded.
It is confusing but just keep trying till you get it!! Once there go to the TWRP site they have the file and the fastboot commands all set in a guide.
I have exactly the same problem than you.
I had the fastboot/adb connection (I used to push the rom by adb), but i tried to install a wrong version on gapps. Since then, I'm stock in the recovery mode without adb/fastboot connection.
If you find a solution for that, pleaze post it !!
Striatum_bdr said:
No, you hold Vol down + power then when the first screen with sentences appears you release everything DON'T touch anything, after 5 secondes you will end in a screen with three icons, with volume down youu select the usb icon in the middle, then volume up.
This procedure works even on locked devices except that in this case you don't have the usb icon, only the factory reset and cold reboot ones. So it's impossible you don't obtai this screen, it's hardware coded.
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Hello guys, I'm here because my TF201 seems to be bricked ...
I know, there is a lot of threads about this kind of problems, but I can't succeed to solve mine by reading hundred of threads.
I explain what's happened :
My TF201 has an unlocked bootloader (by asus method), root, and has a CWM (CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4). I was on the lattest ICS build (9.4.2.15). Since october, i know that JB was on TF201, but not mine. So I decide to download the lattest Stock JB version from Asus website and to place it into my SDcard. I reboot my TF201 in recovery (holding down the volume button, then up), I've done a backup. After this backup, I've done a factory reset and I install the new ROM from my SDcard. Maybe I should not do this ... But now, my tablet stay on the bootscreen (Asus EEE pad logo). I can always access to the recovery, so I tried to factory reset and restore my previous backup ... But it didn't work, my tablet still bricked.
So, I went to google, i've read lots of threads for trying to understand whats happened to my TF201. I've read some thread on XDA forum too.
I've tried every solutions proposed, and anyone work.
I've read some articles about ADB. I installed it, but the problems is that my TF201 can't be detected by my computer (Running Win8 64). I installed drivers from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379875
But, still nothing, impossible to show my device when I write "adb devices" or "fastboot devices" in windows cmd.
I'm a little bit desesperate, so i came here for writting this thread, hopping that someone could help me to unbrick my TF201 without send it back to Asus (wich cost me hundreds of euros).
I'm going in front of some questions that i've read in other thread :
No i've not TWRP recovery installed.
I haven't got a nvFlash.
Thanks for reading this thread and for your help !
Sincerelly,
Thrakka.
PS : I'm really sorry for my bad english, don't blame me ^^
You can access recovery?
Then you are not bricked.
Why not flash a custom rom?
Garret said:
You can access recovery?
Then you are not bricked.
Why not flash a custom rom?
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Primarily because he has cwm recovery and jellybean bootloader. He does not know how to set up his drivers on his computer for fastboot to install the correct recovery for his bootloader.
to the OP, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615990 and figure out how to get twrp for jellybean on your prime. TWRP supports flashing roms from the microsd slot so you dont need to push one to your sd. also if you need help getting the naked drivers to work on your prime go the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426502 that pertains to others putting it on the prime. they will be more help than the galaxy naked drivers users. FORGET ABOUT CWM!!! IT IS NOT SUPPORTED ON PRIME FOR JELLYBEAN
@ Garret
Yes I can access to recovery, but for flashing a new rom, I need to access my internal SDcard ... But infortunatelly, now I can't.
A thing that I don't understand is when I restore my ICS backup, it doesn't work ...
@ Whycali
I'm gonna try your advice this afternoon.
But how can I install TWRP on my prime without access ... I'm will try with your links ... Hoping succeed ...
I'll give you the results in the evening.
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
I can access to the fastboot mode, but impossible to flash anything ...
I've taken all driver for the prime on my computer, install them.
the command "fastboot devices" work, i can see my prime : 00000 fastboot
but when I try the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" from www{dot}teamw.in/project/twrp2/93, the result : error: cannot load 'twrp.blob' : No error.
I can't understand.
The directory "/platform-tools" from the ADT is in the PATH variable, and the file "twrp.blob" is in the same directory. Two ways for the fastboot command to find it, but it can't succeed ...
Same problem when I want to create my own nvflash blob file (tuto from androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/) with the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash staging ebtblob.bin", the result is the same : error: cannot load 'ebtblob.bin' : No error.
I can't see my mistake ... Could you help me ?
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
PS : as i'm a new member, I can't post direct link to other site where I found tutos, sorry ...
Thrakka said:
I can access to the fastboot mode, but impossible to flash anything ...
I've taken all driver for the prime on my computer, install them.
the command "fastboot devices" work, i can see my prime : 00000 fastboot
but when I try the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery twrp.blob" from www{dot}teamw.in/project/twrp2/93, the result : error: cannot load 'twrp.blob' : No error.
I can't understand.
The directory "/platform-tools" from the ADT is in the PATH variable, and the file "twrp.blob" is in the same directory. Two ways for the fastboot command to find it, but it can't succeed ...
Same problem when I want to create my own nvflash blob file (tuto from androidroot.mobi/t3_nvflash/) with the command "fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash staging ebtblob.bin", the result is the same : error: cannot load 'ebtblob.bin' : No error.
I can't see my mistake ... Could you help me ?
Sincerely,
Thrakka.
PS : as i'm a new member, I can't post direct link to other site where I found tutos, sorry ...
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on your pc you need to run the command from the same directory that contains the file you wish to transfer. easiest way to do this is to place the blob in the folder where your fastboot application is then hold shift and right click inside the folder. from the menu that opens choose open command window here. from there run your fastboot commands.
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hey, hold up and check your pm. Do not install TWRP for jb if you are still on the ICS bootloader.
you can check which bootloader version of twrp to install by where the nvidia logo is on the bootscreen. bottom center needs ics twrp. bottom right needs Jellybean twrp. By all means if you are still with ics finish the nvflash backups first.
867-810 Eecuri
Little update for the post :
I succeed all this steps, I've TWRP for ics now.
I'm looking for an ICS Rom for install it.
What could I do if I want to have a JB ROM ?
Thrakka said:
Little update for the post :
I succeed all this steps, I've TWRP for ics now.
I'm looking for an ICS Rom for install it.
What could I do if I want to have a JB ROM ?
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Follow the instructions fully in the second post of the androwook thread for upgrading from ics.
All problem are solved !
Thanks Whycali for your precious help !
I've installed the AndroWook ROM, and it's a real pleasure !
Good Job man, I was travelling, just saw you made it
Thank you Garret ;D
It was not as bad as i was thinking before posting this thread !
Just compatilibity problem between a JB rom with ICS bootloader and ICS recovery ^^
senior member, can you help me with this problem ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263137
Help with tf201
Hey all,
To start I have a bricked tf201. i was following a Youtube tutorial to update my twrp. i followed the instruction diligently. I was running CM 10.1 on the tf201. After the Install I rebooted and now it boot loops. if i hold vol down + pwr button it looks for revovery kernel and then fails. if i hold Vol up + pwr button it vibrates and black screen assuming this is apx mode. i followed ever tutorial on apx and i can't get anything to work. is there any hope for this tablet? Thanks in advance!
bricked tf201 too
bucknerspc said:
Hey all,
To start I have a bricked tf201. i was following a Youtube tutorial to update my twrp. i followed the instruction diligently. I was running CM 10.1 on the tf201. After the Install I rebooted and now it boot loops. if i hold vol down + pwr button it looks for revovery kernel and then fails. if i hold Vol up + pwr button it vibrates and black screen assuming this is apx mode. i followed ever tutorial on apx and i can't get anything to work. is there any hope for this tablet? Thanks in advance!
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I have the same issue. Only a black screen on VolUP+Power or The Device is unlocked on VolDown+Power. I can't do anything, the usb driver is not reconize and fastboot or adb shows anything. Please any help to recovery?
Thanks in advance
Another Bricked tf201
Aduniel said:
I have the same issue. Only a black screen on VolUP+Power or The Device is unlocked on VolDown+Power. I can't do anything, the usb driver is not reconize and fastboot or adb shows anything. Please any help to recovery?
Thanks in advance
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Hello Aduniel: I have essentially the same issue with my tf201. It seems to be hard bricked? (My guess.) If I reboot with Volume Down and Power button, I get a message "This device is Unlocked" in upper left of screen. Also large lettering in center of the screen, "ASUS" and "nNidea Tegra 3" in the lower right.
If I boot with Volume Up and Power button, I get a blank, black screen. (APX mode).
I have set up ADB and naked drivers on a notebook running Windows 7. When I try to connect via fastboot, I get a message <waiting for device>. But it does not connect.
I was wondering if you managed to get your tablet working since Nov. 2013? If so, what did you have to do? I need to know if there is any hope, or have I shot myself in the foot, as they say.
Cheers man,
Jim
Hard Brick TF201
JRKirkey said:
Hello Aduniel: I have essentially the same issue with my tf201. It seems to be hard bricked? (My guess.) If I reboot with Volume Down and Power button, I get a message "This device is Unlocked" in upper left of screen. Also large lettering in center of the screen, "ASUS" and "nNidea Tegra 3" in the lower right.
If I boot with Volume Up and Power button, I get a blank, black screen. (APX mode).
I have set up ADB and naked drivers on a notebook running Windows 7. When I try to connect via fastboot, I get a message <waiting for device>. But it does not connect.
I was wondering if you managed to get your tablet working since Nov. 2013? If so, what did you have to do? I need to know if there is any hope, or have I shot myself in the foot, as they say.
Cheers man,
Jim
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Hello Jim,
I have the same problem.
I kan also do APX mode but nothing wil work.
If i type apd devices: there is nothing displayed.
Also when I try to flash, it says: waiting for device.
I only once had connection with easyflasher and it saw the TF201: Chipuid: 0x98243044050469391, but later one nothing happend.
I waited for 45 minutes and stil, nothing was done.
I hve been disperate, so can anyone help us, Plaese.
Th TF201 is now dead since oktober 2013, ppfffffffffffffffffffff
Thanks. greetings 5079
Ok, so I attempted to root a Nabi 2 so I could use the SD card to hold apps since the onboard memory is terrible and I bricked the dang thing. I unlocked root supposedly using a one click app method, then I was able to attempt to update using the updater already on the Nabi. During the reboot, thats when it bricked. It is stuck in a constant boot loop mode that eventually ends up on a dead android screen.
My main problem is I know there has got to be a way to restore a stock rom/os on it, but every how to guide out there assumes that I already know what the hell they are talking about. SDK, ADB, HIV, STD, its irritating. Also, I tried TWRP, ADB, etc. but since the Nabi is in a constant boot loop and dead android screen, I can't get my PC to recognize it for more than 5 seconds. Is there a step by step guide to what I need to do for a novice? Like step 1. "since your PC can't recognize the device in the first place this is where you start". Step 2, use "this program, then this, and this is why".
Can anyone out there help me get pointed in the right direction? I am tech savvy but the existing guides assume too much, have broken links, and don't say anything about what to do when you can't even get your device to be recognized.
Thanks
Aaron
I am pretty sure TWRP is the way to go but it isn't able to manipulate the Nabi, and I can't install drivers, etc or do anything else due to the constant reboot.
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I am pretty sure TWRP is the way to go but it isn't able to manipulate the Nabi, and I can't install drivers, etc or do anything else due to the constant reboot.
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So what version of software was the Nabi running? There are 3 different versions of TWRP depending on if you were on Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, or Kitkat.
First of all to stop the bootloop can you get to the bootloader screen? Power up by holding the power and vol - (or maybe vol + I never pay that much attention). You should see a screen with little lines of text that say "fastboot protocol, recovery kernel, forced recovery, etc). If you can get there then we need to get TWRP on the device. You will need to have tablet plugged in to computer and select fastboot protocol. Now go to windows device manager and see if you see "android device" or only an unknown device. For unknown device you can try these drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62826514&postcount=2639
See if this will detected the device once you have fastboot running and we can work from there. NablabGUI installer. http://nabtabhacks.com/nabilabgui2015/publish.htm
If the fastboot devices button give you a device number then you can try and install TWRP.
aicjofs said:
So what version of software was the Nabi running? There are 3 different versions of TWRP depending on if you were on Ice Cream Sandwich, Jellybean, or Kitkat.
First of all to stop the bootloop can you get to the bootloader screen? Power up by holding the power and vol - (or maybe vol + I never pay that much attention). You should see a screen with little lines of text that say "fastboot protocol, recovery kernel, forced recovery, etc). If you can get there then we need to get TWRP on the device. You will need to have tablet plugged in to computer and select fastboot protocol. Now go to windows device manager and see if you see "android device" or only an unknown device. For unknown device you can try these drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62826514&postcount=2639
See if this will detected the device once you have fastboot running and we can work from there. NablabGUI installer. http://nabtabhacks.com/nabilabgui2015/publish.htm
If the fastboot devices button give you a device number then you can try and install TWRP.
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I want to say it was running 4.1 or 4.2 but I'm not positive. Stupid me should have written it down. Is it possible to load any of the versions now that I have wiped it? I was able to go to the kernal mode using + and pwr, then from there I got the dead android screen. From there I did a - and + and got an option to side load recovery or boot to ADB I think it was. So since I can at least get there, is there anything I can do? Other than that, TWRP won't recognize it and says no drivers are loaded. I'm assuming because I can't get the Nabi to stay stable long enough to actually load anything on to it? The device recognizes for a few seconds then disappears.
Higher-Primate said:
I was able to go to the kernal mode using + and pwr, then from there I got the dead android screen.
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At the screen where you selected "kernel mode", select "fastboot protocol" instead. With the tablet plugged in go to your computer and open "device manager". Look for the device. You will need to have drivers loader for fastboot before you can do anything. Once you get the drivers loaded you will need to get TWRP on device. Lets just get fastboot working first.
This is something I am working on too that might be helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119/post63390550
aicjofs said:
At the screen where you selected "kernel mode", select "fastboot protocol" instead. With the tablet plugged in go to your computer and open "device manager". Look for the device. You will need to have drivers loader for fastboot before you can do anything. Once you get the drivers loaded you will need to get TWRP on device. Lets just get fastboot working first.
This is something I am working on too that might be helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119/post63390550
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Ok, I tried fastboot, but it doesn't really do anything. Once I go into fastboot, I have more options. Bootloader, continue, reboot bootloader, reboot, and power off. None of the options allows the Nabi to show up as a device in device manager. Everything just takes me to the dead android unfortunately.
So I guess my next question would be, how do I get drivers loaded for a device that can't show up?
Higher-Primate said:
So I guess my next question would be, how do I get drivers loaded for a device that can't show up?
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Have you installed these drivers yet? Nabilab driver for 32 or 64 windows? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62826514&postcount=2639
The part you did where it just had bootloader, continue, etc is the correct screen you want to be in. Install the drivers and then go back to the fast boot protocol again.
aicjofs said:
Have you installed these drivers yet? Nabilab driver for 32 or 64 windows? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62826514&postcount=2639
The part you did where it just had bootloader, continue, etc is the correct screen you want to be in. Install the drivers and then go back to the fast boot protocol again.
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Geeze, my bad! Sorry about that. I must have not seen that part. Ok, with the fastboot menu sitting there and the 64 bit drivers installed, I am able to see "android device" in the device manager, and it shows up as a fastboot device in NabiLab GUI and Tools. Now I'm excited! Whats next?
Higher-Primate said:
Geeze, my bad! Sorry about that. I must have not seen that part. Ok, with the fastboot menu sitting there and the 64 bit drivers installed, I am able to see "android device" in the device manager, and it shows up as a fastboot device in NabiLab GUI and Tools. Now I'm excited! Whats next?
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If you are in NabiLab2015. Go in to the Nabi2 screen. There should be an option to select which version you are using(ICS, JB, KK, etc) You can cycle though install the 3 different TWRP's until you find the one that boots. Normally it needs to be in Android or TWRP not in the fastboot bootloader but I think it will still install.
If not you can go back to main screen open a command window and type.
fastboot flash recovery 2/new/recvoery/recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery 2/JB/recovery/recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery 2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img
Each line you type is a separate attempt, meaning you will have to get back to the fastboot screen each time.
Or if you are feeling frisky it should have an option to return to stock. You will lose your data doing it that way, there might be another way where you can save it.
aicjofs said:
If you are in NabiLab2015. Go in to the Nabi2 screen. There should be an option to select which version you are using(ICS, JB, KK, etc) You can cycle though install the 3 different TWRP's until you find the one that boots. Normally it needs to be in Android or TWRP not in the fastboot bootloader but I think it will still install.
If not you can go back to main screen open a command window and type.
fastboot flash recovery 2/new/recvoery/recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery 2/JB/recovery/recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery 2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img
Each line you type is a separate attempt, meaning you will have to get back to the fastboot screen each time.
Or if you are feeling frisky it should have an option to return to stock. You will lose your data doing it that way, there might be another way where you can save it.
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It recognizes the Nabi in the device manager, and when I click Fastboot - bootloader - Devices on the Tools section of NabiLab2015, but when I go under NV7A Disney/Nick (which I think this one is) or NV7A - US, it won't show the device under either Nabi Product Tab. Also, from the command prompt for all 3 commands, I get "C:\Users\aaronf\AppData\Local\Apps\2.0\R81BWYH1.9HO\2X87EK1X.KEM\nabi..tion_0000000000000000_0001.0000_ecfca16b310dc7a8>fastboot flash recovery 2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img
error: cannot load '2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img'"
Not sure what to do next. I feel we are really close though, but the program still can't truly "see" my device I don't think.
Higher-Primate said:
It recognizes the Nabi in the device manager, and when I click Fastboot - bootloader - Devices on the Tools section of NabiLab2015, but when I go under NV7A Disney/Nick (which I think this one is) or NV7A - US, it won't show the device under either Nabi Product Tab. Also, from the command prompt for all 3 commands, I get "C:\Users\aaronf\AppData\Local\Apps\2.0\R81BWYH1.9HO\2X87EK1X.KEM\nabi..tion_0000000000000000_0001.0000_ecfca16b310dc7a8>fastboot flash recovery 2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img
error: cannot load '2/ICS/recovery/recovery.img'"
Not sure what to do next. I feel we are really close though, but the program still can't truly "see" my device I don't think.
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Oh. I'm an idiot. I was doing this from memory. I swapped it around should be
Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img
Change the other 2 accordingly
aicjofs said:
Oh. I'm an idiot. I was doing this from memory. I swapped it around should be
Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img
Change the other 2 accordingly
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No problem at all. Ok, that seemed to have done something. I put in the exact one you just changed above, and I rebooted normally, now I have a TWRP screen on the Nabi display. Now, what instructions do I need to follow? Do I still use NabiLab2015, if so the Disney/Nick or NV7A - US? Both now say "TWRP +mount:mounting /system on ext4 failed: no such file or directory.
Also, here is this if it helps. This now shows up under ADB - Android/TWRP - devices:
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
NABI INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Device=[Full
Android Version= [4.1.2]
Build Date=[Dec 28 2013]
Bootloader=[unknown]
Nabi Serial=[]
Higher-Primate said:
Also, here is this if it helps. This now shows up under ADB - Android/TWRP - devices:
List of devices attached
0123456789ABCDEF recovery
NABI INFORMATION
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Device=[Full
Android Version= [4.1.2]
Build Date=[Dec 28 2013]
Bootloader=[unknown]
Nabi Serial=[]
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Good. Progress.
Let's try the other TWRP's. The /system not mounted sounds like a wrong TWRP version.
In TWRP go to the reboot tab, and select reboot bootloader.
In NabiLab command prompt try
fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\JB\recovery.img
EDIT: Also let me know, do you want to try and save your data or just start fresh with latest Nabi software.
aicjofs said:
Good. Progress.
Let's try the other TWRP's. The /system not mounted sounds like a wrong TWRP version.
In TWRP go to the reboot tab, and select reboot bootloader.
In NabiLab command prompt try
fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\JB\recovery.img
EDIT: Also let me know, do you want to try and save your data or just start fresh with latest Nabi software.
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Ugh, it seems the only one that will do anything is the first one: Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img. That one at least gave me something under devices. The other two android versions JB and KK didn't show up as a device at all. Also, when trying to open the NabiGUI program now, it crashes out. So maybe its the program causing the issue of not seeing the other two versions of Android? I dunno. Also, a fresh start with the latest Nabi software would be just fine. This whole thing started out with me wanting to utilize expandable SD card storage for apps so if that can actually be done, awesome! But bottom line, if this thing just works again I am cool with that too.
Higher-Primate said:
Ugh, it seems the only one that will do anything is the first one: Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img. That one at least gave me something under devices. The other two android versions JB and KK didn't show up as a device at all. Also, when trying to open the NabiGUI program now, it crashes out. So maybe its the program causing the issue of not seeing the other two versions of Android? I dunno. Also, a fresh start with the latest Nabi software would be just fine. This whole thing started out with me wanting to utilize expandable SD card storage for apps so if that can actually be done, awesome! But bottom line, if this thing just works again I am cool with that too.
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If the program is crashing open windows task manager and see if any ads.exe are running or try rebooting the computer.
So let's get back to what worked. Use the same commands as you did to get it working the first time.
In TWRP on tablet. Try going to wipe tab and do a factory reset. Just to see if it will wipe the system.
aicjofs said:
If the program is crashing open windows task manager and see if any ads.exe are running or try rebooting the computer.
So let's get back to what worked. Use the same commands as you did to get it working the first time.
In TWRP on tablet. Try going to wipe tab and do a factory reset. Just to see if it will wipe the system.
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Ok, I tried the Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img command again, it worked, then I went into the TWRP on the tablet, did a complete wipe, and now it is stuck on the Nabi logo screen. About all I can do to it now is reboot it into fastboot and nothing else.
Higher-Primate said:
Ok, I tried the Fastboot flash recovery 2\recovery\ICS\recovery.img command again, it worked, then I went into the TWRP on the tablet, did a complete wipe, and now it is stuck on the Nabi logo screen. About all I can do to it now is reboot it into fastboot and nothing else.
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-Best done with external SD card.
-Boot to TWRP by booting tablet to bootloader menu. (With tablet powered down press and hold both Vol- and power)
-Select recovery kernel with vol keys
-Do a back up of just the boot partition in TWRP. Just check "boot" and nothing else. Make sure you are backing up to external storage(MicroSD card)
Install 3.0.13 ROM and bootloader.
- Download 3013 stock ROM https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08qqrSbn4djOFQ1a0cwQjVEV2M/view?usp=sharing
- Put SD card in computer. Navigate to the folder TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXX. XXX is a serial number unique to your Nabi.
- Make a new folder and call in whatever you want. So it should now look like TWRP/BACKUPS/XXX/yourfolder
- Unzip the 3013stock.zip file you downloaded in to the "yourfolder" you created above. The files should look like ext4.system.win, emmc.boot.win, ext.addon.win, etc. This should set you up for the 3.0.13 ROM.
- Download the KK3013bootloader zip https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08qqrSbn4djcnVTYjI0dTJSQjA/view?usp=sharing.
- Copy it to the SDcard. This will be for the bootloader update.
- Put sdcard in Nabi
- Boot to TWRP
- Go to restore tab, and find the backup under the "yourfolder" you made on the external SD card and unzipped the files to.
- You should be able to select boot, system, and addon and skip the others.
- If everything restores then go to TWRP "install tab", find the KK3013bootloader.zip you downloaded and install it.
- Reboot
aicjofs said:
-Best done with external SD card.
-Boot to TWRP by booting tablet to bootloader menu. (With tablet powered down press and hold both Vol- and power)
-Select recovery kernel with vol keys
-Do a back up of just the boot partition in TWRP. Just check "boot" and nothing else. Make sure you are backing up to external storage(MicroSD card)
Install 3.0.13 ROM and bootloader.
- Download 3013 stock ROM https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08qqrSbn4djOFQ1a0cwQjVEV2M/view?usp=sharing
- Put SD card in computer. Navigate to the folder TWRP/BACKUPS/XXXX. XXX is a serial number unique to your Nabi.
- Make a new folder and call in whatever you want. So it should now look like TWRP/BACKUPS/XXX/yourfolder
- Unzip the 3013stock.zip file you downloaded in to the "yourfolder" you created above. The files should look like ext4.system.win, emmc.boot.win, ext.addon.win, etc. This should set you up for the 3.0.13 ROM.
- Download the KK3013bootloader zip https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08qqrSbn4djcnVTYjI0dTJSQjA/view?usp=sharing.
- Copy it to the SDcard. This will be for the bootloader update.
- Put sdcard in Nabi
- Boot to TWRP
- Go to restore tab, and find the backup under the "yourfolder" you made on the external SD card and unzipped the files to.
- You should be able to select boot, system, and addon and skip the others.
- If everything restores then go to TWRP "install tab", find the KK3013bootloader.zip you downloaded and install it.
- Reboot
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What happens if it won't let me create the backup folder? It errors out and says it can't create one.
Edit: I'm running Windows 8.1 and that is probably the problem. I need find some universal drivers that work for win8.1 with the moto e.
Hi,
I decided to try to root a recently acquired Moto E (XT1526/5.1) and got it unlocked easily enough by following directions online. I have downloaded the motorola usb drivers, TWRP, Android SDK, SuperSU, and tried different versions.
After following the unlock guide, it says DEVICE IS UNLOCKED. STATUS: CODE 3
I open the command prompt in platform-tools and enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (file was renamed), and it shows it's sending recovery OK, writing recovery OK, and finished.
After that things don't progress, and there are options that I can scroll through:
Restart Bootloader...
Power off...
Factory Mode - resets it to fac settings I think
Bar Codes...
BP Tools?
QCOM?
Bootloader Logs...
Start - does the warning that it's unlocked and then starts the phone.
Reocvery Mode - flashes the unlocked warning and nothing else. It goes back to fastboot flash screen.
Guides show it going to TWRP screen after running the command prompt, and then options to load up files.
Am I missing something?
TIA
Download mfastboot and redownload the recovery img
hetor99 said:
Download mfastboot and redownload the recovery img
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Thanks.
Decided to install it on my desktop. While trying various files, my laptop accidentally got hit with Chromium virus. It looked like all required files were there, but kept having problems with a couple of those sdk files (tools/platform tools).
I'm still getting the following error:
( bootloader) has-slot :recovery: not found
And once again the Android SDK Tools and Android SKD Platform-tools that are under Tools (preview channel) are unchecked. Not sure if they are needed.
Follow the instructions of how to install on the general section
hetor99 said:
Follow the instructions of how to install on the general section
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thanks lol.
I believe I have downloaded and installed/reinstalled everything 2 or 3 times. I have followed the guide here while reading and watching the video. I googled for other guides to fill in any information I didn't understand or see clearly. That was before I made this thread. I was hoping there might be something that is commonly overlooked. Phone seems to be ready, so I am assuming it's on the pc side. I read there is a way to do it with just the phone, but I'll try one more time on my laptop since that's what I have to work on today.
L8Show said:
thanks lol.
I believe I have downloaded and installed/reinstalled everything 2 or 3 times. I have followed the guide here while reading and watching the video. I googled for other guides to fill in any information I didn't understand or see clearly. That was before I made this thread. I was hoping there might be something that is commonly overlooked. Phone seems to be ready, so I am assuming it's on the pc side. I read there is a way to do it with just the phone, but I'll try one more time on my laptop since that's what I have to work on today.
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How to Install TWRP Recovery and Root MOTO E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Jh-O2LGL3Y
OK, it is done.
Took a couple days with several hours of clicking, and checking settings, and reading and researching, and watching videos, and downloading, and installing/uninstalling, and restarting, but it's now rooted! Way too much time wasted even though it was raining and the gf and I were just watching movies for a lot of it. She kept asking me why I'd waste so much time and remind me I had a perfectly fine iphone nearby. Today I finally got to the point where I had given up. I figured something was screwed up with the phone after that reset on my computer.
Some highlights that may or may not be helpful for the next moto e rooter:
USB debugging was somehow switched to off a few times after I turned it on. Might have been after resetting phone, but who knows exactly.
I set screen to stay while connected via USB.
I removed all the apps I could and took out the sd card.
Kingoroot stuck at 66% many, many times, and then phone would restart. Research showed it may be accessing the wrong ADB instance or something. So I uninstalled SDK, fastboot, Minimal, etc. Anywhere it could have been hiding. Even did a system restore to last week the day I reinstalled windows. Didn't help one bit. Which is to also say... there are a half dozen or more legit options. Try different ones if you are relatively confident you followed directions the 1st 10 times.
Ministro didn't have moto e in their data base.
Finally back to XDA after checking a dozen videos (I have to admit I was completely dumbfounded and was mad at the whole process). I found XDA Kingroot and right away it worked, but it needed permission to allow apps that were not certified or some thing. I can see how people would think this is so easy. If I had started with this, I'd never have had to ask for help here. Btw, was this my problem all along? Did I miss that in the instructions or was it something else possibly? I don't remember if I did that before since it was 3 days ago.
So far I am thoroughly impressed with the this moto e. I paid $40 for it on a whim and now that I can remove a bunch of bloatware and customize it a bit, I think it may be a good gateway into android devices.
Thanks for looking and all your suggestions.
I've been in the same boat for weeks, thank you. I thought I had already tried KingRoot, but must have not, as it's working now and I have root and twrp installed, http://www.kingroot.net/ . Thanks again !
XT-1526 Sprint Prepaid Moto E 2nd gen.
faheyd said:
I've been in the same boat for weeks, thank you. I thought I had already tried KingRoot, but must have not, as it's working now and I have root and twrp installed, http://www.kingroot.net/ . Thanks again !
XT-1526 Sprint Prepaid Moto E 2nd gen.
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Glad it helped.
So I decided that I try and get TWRP to run on this phone. After researching, I followed a guide using stock firmware and a modified batch file. Phone is working, but wifi/4G/data isn't. I did all the basic trouble shooting and nothing works so I decided to just try install TWRP/supersu. The problem is that ADB isn't working again. It works when phone is on and shows up in adb devices, but not boot mode. Fastboot shows the device. But ADB doesn't show the device while in boot mode and it's not working.
I updated the drivers in the device manager.
I tried minimal fastboot and 15 second adb.
Reinstalled motorola drivers.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thx!
L8Show said:
Glad it helped.
So I decided that I try and get TWRP to run on this phone. After researching, I followed a guide using stock firmware and a modified batch file. Phone is working, but wifi/4G/data isn't. I did all the basic trouble shooting and nothing works so I decided to just try install TWRP/supersu. The problem is that ADB isn't working again. It works when phone is on and shows up in adb devices, but not boot mode. Fastboot shows the device. But ADB doesn't show the device while in boot mode and it's not working.
I updated the drivers in the device manager.
I tried minimal fastboot and 15 second adb.
Reinstalled motorola drivers.
Anyone have any ideas?
Thx!
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First of all adb doesn't work in fastboot mode. It only works when the phone is up and running.
Try
fastboot devices
If it shows up your device's serial no. then you're good to go, everything's working fine.
I didn't got what's you're exact problem is. Pardon me
Will you explain what you did before your wifi stopped working.
-z3r0- said:
First of all adb doesn't work in fastboot mode. It only works when the phone is up and running.
Try
fastboot devices
If it shows up your device's serial no. then you're good to go, everything's working fine.
I didn't got what's you're exact problem is. Pardon me
Will you explain what you did before your wifi stopped working.
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Thanks for that information. I thought I saw adb devices command working in fastboot mode in one of the videos so I thought that was the problem. I thought adb needed to root the phone.
In order of what I've done with the phone so far:
Sent/got codes and unlocked moto e.
Turned on developer options and USB debugging.
Was then unable to get TWRP or the other cw something to work using the command fastboot flash recovery (file name) or fastboot boot... commands.
Gave up and installed Kingroot and everything worked fine.
Decided to try to install TWRP and superSU since kingroot had worked. I read that the phone needed to be flashed back to stock to do this and watched/read a couple of guides. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759495
I used the following named file:
SURNIA_ACG_LTE_5.1_LPI23.29-30_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC
The phone was changed back, but data doesn't work. I can't access wifi because as soon as I switch it on, it switches back off. 4G, etc is not working either. So after trying to figure that out I decided to just proceed and put TWRP/superSU on the phone.
I powered off the phone. Powered into fastboot mode connected the phone to my computer.
I opened Minimal fastboot folder and shift/right click to bring up the command prompt.
In the command promt i typed fastboot devices and it shows my phone.
I then type fastboot flash recovery (file name or renamed to recovery or renamed to TWRP or I click the actual file and drag it to the command prompt) and then hit enter.
It says it's doing stuff in so many seconds, but after nothing happens. The phone doesn't reset like some of the videos. If I reset it, it powers on, but not into the TWRP screen.
After that I did more reading and found out that adb doesn't always play nice with windows 8.1 and that you might need to force other drivers to make it work right. I did this next and was going to try all the available options from universal naked driver later, but there were no motorola drivers.
Then I came here and learned something new. ADB devices command doesn't work when the phone is in fastboot mode so that has no effect on installing twrp...
Right now I am considering trying to install the other stock files I have access to:
SURNIA_ACG_LTE_5.1_LPI23.29-20_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC (20 instead of 30).
After that I am out of ideas if it's not the adb problem. Might kingroot again and go from there.
Ok after researching, it seems that LTE file may not work on sprint and there was success using the boost file from
http://www.filefactory.com/file/6be...XI22.50-14.8_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
(2 hour dl make that 5+ lol)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/help/sprint-backup-moto-e-2nd-xt1526-cdma-t3099670
I'll try that next to get the wifi working and then figure out why it won't root.
Thx!
L8Show said:
Edit: I'm running Windows 8.1 and that is probably the problem. I need find some universal drivers that work for win8.1 with the moto e.
Hi,
I decided to try to root a recently acquired Moto E (XT1526/5.1) and got it unlocked easily enough by following directions online. I have downloaded the motorola usb drivers, TWRP, Android SDK, SuperSU, and tried different versions.
After following the unlock guide, it says DEVICE IS UNLOCKED. STATUS: CODE 3
I open the command prompt in platform-tools and enter fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (file was renamed), and it shows it's sending recovery OK, writing recovery OK, and finished.
After that things don't progress, and there are options that I can scroll through:
Restart Bootloader...
Power off...
Factory Mode - resets it to fac settings I think
Bar Codes...
BP Tools?
QCOM?
Bootloader Logs...
Start - does the warning that it's unlocked and then starts the phone.
Reocvery Mode - flashes the unlocked warning and nothing else. It goes back to fastboot flash screen.
Guides show it going to TWRP screen after running the command prompt, and then options to load up files.
Am I missing something?
TIA
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Copy the twrp file in the sdk root file(right click the desktop icon and open file loaction ) and rename it as recovery
next step on that folder press shift button and right click and choose option open command window here. and type follwiong command without quotes and press enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" this will flash the twrp onto ur moto e
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rakeshwipr said:
Copy the twrp file in the sdk root file(right click the desktop icon and open file loaction ) and rename it as recovery
next step on that folder press shift button and right click and choose option open command window here. and type follwiong command without quotes and press enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" this will flash the twrp onto ur moto e
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and open the command prompt with admin rights
Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
-z3r0- said:
Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
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Thanks! The devices shows up when on as ADB and in fastboot too. I had to take a break when the kernel download took 8 hours, but I think I got the file that will work to fix the wifi issue. I can't mess with it til I get home tomorrow, but I will read and follow all advice.
For the previous poster, I did do the admin rights and did rename TWRP file to recovery... I aslo tried many other combinations, but will keep it in mind for all further attempts.
Appreciate the help so far. I almost left it with the kingroot, but it was bugging me that I couldn't get it to go. Hopefully I'll have good new tomorrow.
-z3r0- said:
Okay dude first of all get rid of those videos (no offense to youtubers).
Check if your device shows up in adb devices. (When phone is on)
Check if your device shows up in fastboot devices (When phone is in fastboot mode)
If both of them shows positive then your setup is fine. Now move on to next part.
Get the right stock image for your device.
Go to your about phone in settings and match with your build/build number. (or give me a screenshot of your about phone and I'll find it for you)
Avoid using any kind of batch file(If you don't know what's there inside) and try to flash manually one by one.
After that flash your twrp recovery.
When this is completed use volume buttons on your phone to get to "Recovery" options in fastboot mode then press power button to boot into recovery.
You'll successfully boot into recovery then from there flash SuperSU. Avoid using kingroot.
The reason your wifi/data stopped working is because of the wrong boot.img(kernel). Since you've flashed the boot.img of same phone but different variant, you were able to turn on your phone. If it had any wrong boot.img your phone wouldn't have turned on anyway.
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Device shows up in both instances.
It's stock now and the wifi works. Flashed it back to stock by following Mdkcheatz guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/help/sprint-backup-moto-e-2nd-xt1526-cdma-t3099670
I'm stuck where I was when I first started this thread. I've set my account up as administrator. Developer is enabled and so is USB debugging. I downloaded 2 different TWRP Condor files (3.0 and 2.7). I tried both and renamed them recovery just in case.
I confirmed the connection:
fastboot devices
I try to flash it with the:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
It says:
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'recovery' (6928 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.359s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.359s]
finished total time: 0.578s
C: |Program Files (x86)\Minial ADB and Fastboot>
I'm running windows 8.1 (64 bit). I read that some people had had problems with windows 8. Kingroot worked through the app store. It has been flashed with various stock kernels and that usually takes a few minutes so I don't think it's doing much in half a second. I'll research a bit more, but I think it just a bad combination of this version phone and windows 8.1.
I started the phone after this last attempt. Are there any files in internal storage that I should look for?
L8Show said:
I downloaded 2 different TWRP Condor files (3.0 and 2.7). I tried both and renamed them recovery just in case.
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Flashed the wrong recovery dude. You're flashing twrp of condor.
Here's this might work for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10398#downloads
After done flashing. Open recovery mode and flash SuperSU.
Also I don't think there's any problem with windows 8.1
As long as you're opening cmd with admin rights and adb/fastboot commands are working for you everything's fine.
-z3r0- said:
Flashed the wrong recovery dude. You're flashing twrp of condor.
Here's this might work for you : http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=10398#downloads
After done flashing. Open recovery mode and flash SuperSU.
Also I don't think there's any problem with windows 8.1
As long as you're opening cmd with admin rights and adb/fastboot commands are working for you everything's fine.
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Just in time for Easter! You are correct. TYVM! I'm in TWRP and have to see about read only option again (read about it a week ago, I think it said to leave initially). SuperSU is next and then off to the races.
L8Show said:
Just in time for Easter! You are correct. TYVM! I'm in TWRP and have to see about read only option again (read about it a week ago, I think it said to leave initially). SuperSU is next and then off to the races.
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Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
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I am on v2.65. Should I use this version? I checked root and it's rooted, but I needed to use no bloat app (instead of free titanium) to remove some apps. Is that normal? I thought once rooted and set up, I would have complete control. Some apps seem very invasive so I haven't grabbed many yet. I have some questions about apps, etc., but will probably research and ask in another forum if needed.
Thx again for all the help and pointing out my mistake.