Just got an amazing deal on Razr. It does have a clean ESN, but unfortunately, I do not have Verizon as a carrier, but I was hoping to use this as an "mp3" player and such. Root it, have fun with it, etc.
Right now, when I power on, it comes to the "Emergency call" screen, and says "No Service" at the bottom. The previous owner did leave an old SIM in it. When the SIM is removed it goes to the same screen when powered on.
I have read around (yes, I did try finding help around the web before I came here and asked) that the activation screen can be skipped and it'll work without a SIM.
When I try to go into the recovery (Vol down + power) to hard reset, the physical volume buttons don't work to scroll to the options, nor does volume up work to select options. Just ends up resetting the phone after the timeout.
I have looked everywhere for a workaround or fix for this. Couldn't find much on the recovery part of it.
Stock ROM and unrooted (told by previous owner)
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone can help me with my last problem. I recently started a different topic ( which seems dead
Link), and I have one problem after I have finally
gotten my phone in a usable state. It is unable to mount my /efs directory, or whatever. And while I don't know if they are directly connected,
things like my lock screen, holding my power button to get options like Flight Mode, Data Network, Restart, Etc., is gone, among the most
noticeable things. And I have tried screen lock to work, it doesn't. Holding my power button shuts my phone down (in the same amount of
time that holding it would normally bring up the options screen, as well). I would just like to get my phone in complete working order,
assuming that isn't to much to ask. Any help in getting past this final hurdle would be greatly appreciated. To see what I've done/my
progress, go here: Link. Currently, I
successfully have CF-Root on my phone, and my firmware is XXLPH. I've only had luck with 2 firmwares I believe. This one and one
other... Others make my screen black, except for my notifications tray.
So I have two of my old Galaxy S2's which needed their charging port fixed. So after a very long time of collecting dust, I decided I'd fix them, and sell them on.
Now we run into a problem. Phone 1 is fine, I'll be able to do something with that since I can access recovery. Phone 2 is a major pain.
It is pattern locked, and for the life of me don't even remember using pattern lock, so who knows what the bloody pattern is. No data is enabled on the device is seems, so Google can't help me.
Also, seems USB debugging is off, because I can't get ADB to see the phone. This surprises me, because I always have it on.
Now the killer. I can't get into recovery. I've tried all sorts of button combinations, but it simply will not load it. There doesn't seem to be any download mode on it either.
Now, this phone has a custom ROM, so this trikes me as odd, but my brain seems to be telling me I may have had a problem with this phone and recovery in the past.
I'd really appreciate any help in getting into these phones so I can sell them.
Samsung have been about as useful as a wet sock, and Vodafone Australia, well, they're the other sock.
Hopefully someone can help me out.:good:
can you get it into downloading mode (home botton + volume down + power button)?
and wich android on it ?
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can you get it into downloading mode (home botton + volume down + power button)?
and wich android on it ?
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No, that's not working either.
Right, so I just opened the phone again. I have managed to break the volume rocker ribbon. At least now I can move towards a fix. Sorry to bother you all.
No download mode or recovery, no data = you're not fixing it without doing something drastic on the hardware side (as you've just found out).
ask if is there a way to do a factory reset from computer
Anyone know if this is possible? My S3 has decided that it's only going to start in safe mode. I'm almost 100% sure that this is because of the volume down button. The last night the volume kept automatically turning itself down so I gave the rocker a bit of a wiggle and it seemed ok. But then I rebooted my phone, and it restarted in safe mode, and I've been unable to get it out. The volume up works, but volume down button does nothing. It does click much like the volume up button.
I've tried this so far:
Factory reset (didn't change anything)
Restarted in recovery mode (recovery mode worked, but neither volume up nor down did anything in recovery mode so my only option is to reboot).
Took off volume rocker reseated it (again, nothing)
Opened up phone, checked the board under the buttons (that still clicks and seems like it should work)
Given it a vacuum just in case
Thrown a hissy fit (didn't make me feel better)
I'm not sure if it's still under warranty, but unfortunately I'm leaving the country tomorrow and going traveling for 6 months so even if it is, it's going to be difficult to get it repaired. I can't currently get recovery mode to work anyway, so I figured the easiest way to get a functioning phone again would be to completely disable the volume buttons.
Does anyone know if there is a way of doing it with software, or an easy hardware method that doesn't ruin other features on the phone?
Thanks a lot,
Ryan
Why not just replace the volume button? If you've already disassembled the phone then your warranty is invalid, a few pence on ebay and fit a new one.
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Why not just replace the volume button? If you've already disassembled the phone then your warranty is invalid, a few pence on ebay and fit a new one.
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Because as I mentioned, I am going to be travelling so I won't be in any one place long enough to get the part delivered, and won't have the tools to fit it. This is why I asked whether it is possible to disable the buttons rather than asked how to fix them.
After a bit more experimentation, I'm thinking perhaps it's the main logicboard. I opened up the phone again (while I still have access to tools) and disconnected the flex cable that controls the volume buttons. I restarted the phone and it still came up in safe mode. I had hoped that disconnecting the cable would allow the phone to boot normally.
Can anyone confirm whether safe mode activates if you disconnect the volume control cable on their device please?
Bump. Also, possible workaround - if I can re-root the phone (the factory reset seems to have broken root access, despite superSU being in the rom), I may be able to inject my most used apps into the rom, thus being able to use them in safe mode. Not ideal, but it's something as it looks like I'm not going to be able to get this fixed easily now I'm travelling...
Amazing! I've fixed it! I was positive it was hardware, but apparently not! As I previously mentioned, I already had SuperSU injected into the rom, so even after I'd factory reset the device it was still on there. However, I was getting the message saying "there is no SU binary installed". So I tried booting into recovery mode by holding power, volume down and home buttons. I had previously tried this (before the factory reset) but it hadn't worked.
I then re-rooted the phone, and boom, it instantly started normally, not in safe mode, and the volume down button functions properly again! God knows what happened to screw it all up, but I was overjoyed that it was a software and not a hardware problem! Got a working phone for my travels again!
I purchased a note 4 as a fun project, it has a cracked top glass only around the upper camera, I figured once I reset it, was going to proceed with glass replacement.
I put it aside, now its been a few weeks, so I hope I get the this in order of events.
While I am not expert, I am not a newberry either, but have exhausted my knowledge and searched this forum over, but maybe not using the correct search keyword.
I believe it is complete stock, but has a passcode and/or finger print lockout, so unsure. Still has all the previous user's settings & files.
It boots fine to lock screen. I can navigate to make an emergency call, all screen, volume buttons work, etc.
I simply want to wipe it through the normal stock recovery, but the normal key power+up+home combo is not working, the phone simply boots straight to lock screen every time.
Download mode is also not accessible either. power+down+home, same thing - boots and straight to lock screen.
Every combo of pressing power, volume or home get me to the same spot. Its as though the buttons do not work until it is booted up to lock screen.
I figured I would craft up a 300K usb jig to force download- still no go, same issue - boots straight to lock screen. Even tried variable resistor values, still no go.
I finally was able to get to download mode using Samsung 300K tool program - but even then, the phone will only initiate download mode if I click "connect" at just the right time during bootup.
So I downloaded the appropriate 6.0 android from SamMobile, loaded it via Odin successfully, the download finished, phone rebooted, and continued with android setup ( the screen where android initializes apps i.e 1/3xx, 2/3xx, etc and runs through 200, 300 or how many apps are installed, it takes awhile), so I walked away to let it finish.
I come back - its on the same dang lock screen.
Now I have read that one workaround is to pull the battery after some point to stop the phone from booting, then enter recovery and clear cache/ dalvik.
So I tried that, Odin, download, once phone reboots and vibrates, pull battery - but as stated, still not able to enter recovery.
USB debugging does not appear to be enabled, so unable to try that route either.
At a dead end. Anybody have a suggestion to get this device reset to factory.
I will even take a verbal beating :laugh:
Would love to even get TWRP, but thats a pipe dream at this point.
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American Network Solutions (ANS) mobile phones provided by Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) have been known to boot loop, freeze, stay frozen, crash, (right out of the box, brand new) and worse there is inaccurate or completely wrong information on how to do a factory reset and reboot the device. Below I will outline how to reboot the phone and perform a hard factory-reset with no home button on this cellphone.
Problem: Phone won’t turn off, won’t restart, or is stuck on and has no removable battery.
Solution: Keep the phone on and unplugged until battery dies or perform a hard reboot (see below).
Problem: My cell-phone is stuck on and there is no home button to do a hard reset
Solution: Perform a hard reboot. To restart a phone without taking out the battery, simply hold the Volume Up button, the home button (do not press if there is none obviously) and the Power button at the same time. While you hold these simultaneously, the phone will reboot in about 5 to 10 seconds.
Problem: I can’t factory reset my ANS UL40 phone (American Network Solutions) from Assurance Wireless by Virgin Mobile because I can’t get into the recovery menu.
Solution: Turn the phone off (or do a hard reset by holding the Volume-Up Button and the On-Button. Phones with no home button all reboot like this so just wait a few moments and the phone will restart.
Problem: My new mobile phone from Assurance Wireless gets stuck on the loading screen!
Solution: Perform a hard reboot (Volume Up + Power) then when it restarts and you’re on the white Assurance Wireless screen, stop holding power and only hold Volume Up. Keep pressing-and-holding the Increase Volume button and after a while you will be navigated to the Factory Reset Menu. You can wipe the cache partition only or perform a factory reset (which will also wipe the cache). To move around on the menu, use the volume keys (increase volume goes up, decrease volume goes down) and to select your entry simply use the power button (the on button). If this still doesn’t work, see further instructions in the solutions below.
Problem: Phone is frozen on loading screen, stuck in boot-loop even after factory reset/wiping cache partition.
Solution: After you have factory reset or wiped the cache partition you can also choose to install an update from the internal memory or sd-card. If you select this option it will perform a more rigorous factory reset then since you won’t have a package to install it will cancel. I’ve noticed my device getting out of the boot loop once I did this process and it was stuck on the boot screen even after I did a factory reset.
Problem: Can’t get to the recovery menu with my government assistance phone.
Solution: Turn off the phone and with the volume up button held down, power the device on. Keep holding both buttons until you see the white “American Network Solutions” screen with the outline of an eagle. At this point release the power button and continue to hold the volume-up key. After about 5 seconds you will now be inside the Recovery Menu and can do a factory reset.
Problem: My phone has no home button and I need to hard reboot to get to the Recovery Menu and perform a factory reset!
Solution: Hold the Volume-Up Button and the Power Button at the same time. for at least 10 seconds. Your device will restart and after the white ANS screen shows, stop holding the power button. Continue holding the increase audio key until you are at the Factory Reset / Recovery Menu screen. Use the volume buttons to navigate the menu and use the on button to select your choice.
Problem: My phone hangs on the blue Assurance Wireless screen.
Solution: See Above.
Even on the Virgin Mobile and Assurance Wireless websites and in the owner’s manual it says to hold the Volume Up + Home Button + Power Key and to keep holding them until you’re in Recovery Menu. This isn’t going to work for two reasons on the UL40: 1) It has no home button! and 2) it will just keep rebooting every 5 seconds if you hold the power button down constantly. You have to hold the Volume-Up Button and the Power Button until the phone reboots and then let go of the power button while still holding the volume up button. Keep holding the volume up key until you’re into Recovery Mode.
I hope this helps as the information online is either incomplete or completely wrong. Some places say to keep holding the power button along with the volume up key and if you do that the device will just keep restarting, effectively creating a boot loop where there wasn’t any before. Genius! lol. I figured this out after my device, fresh out of the box, froze while charging on the blue Assurance Wireless screen. Finally OCD is good for something! These phones are supposed to be a “Lifeline” but I’d be hard-pressed to get ANYTHING on the line with this potato. Avoid at all costs unless absolutely necessary.
Enjoy.
Assurance Wireless "Tech Support" e-mail address or direct phone number. ANS UL-40.
Need Assurance Wireless "Tech Support" e-mail address or direct phone number, to replace defective ANS UL-40 ANDROID 7.1.1 that keeps crashing after 10 Factory Resets in 3 Months.
RE: Replacement ANS UL-40 ANDROID 7.1.1. (Multiple Factory Reset No Resolution).
Received replacement phone from Assurance Wireless 3 months ago. After two days, new phone crashed, with all system apps failing. In past 3 months phone continues to crash and is inoperable. Factory Reset 10 times and after each phone runs for a day or so then crashes.
Obviously the phone is defective. Trying to avoid 611 or 800 Customer Service 1-2 hour on hold call for Tech Support.
Need e-mail address or direct phone number for Assurance Wireless "Tech Support Desk" not Customer Service.
Please, please post. Desperate.
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Is it possible to swap my UL40 for a normal phone I can use JUST to make necessary calls to relatives or EMS folks for help if I need it? This Obama phone is far to smart for me.
You have to call ASSURANCE; or go online to your ASSURANCE account and try to SWAP phones. Good luck.
Note: The UL40 is pure JUNK. DOJ is looking into multiple fraud claims.
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Is it possible to swap my UL40 for a normal phone I can use JUST to make necessary calls to relatives or EMS folks for help if I need it? This Obama phone is far to smart for me.
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Cell phones are like min-computers. For instance, if you don't like ads on the internet you have to use an ad blocker. It is the same with cell phones. Apparently before smart phones the Assurance Wireless phones were not as much lie computers and did not have ads, but now they do.
Does anyone know of a way to bypass the lock screen?
My father died suddenly with the phone in his pocket. Looking to get pictures off of it as well as investigate any communications leading up to this death.
Willing to do anything to prove this is legitimate. Sign a document, show my identity, even pay someone to unlock it, etc.
And to those "give the phone back to its rightful owner" people in advance - my father's body was not discovered until ~3-4 days after his death, so it was partially decomposed. I can send pictures of the UL40 phone soaked in the bloody ooze from his decomposing skin if you're interested. Took hours of cleaning to make the stench of death go away :victory:
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