Related
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
---------- Post added at 08:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 AM ----------
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.
lifewithsuzy said:
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.
---------- Post added at 08:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 AM ----------
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Gage_Hero said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
lifewithsuzy said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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......
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
flumpster said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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......
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do I flash TWRP when Im stuck CWM?
hellshavoc said:
How do I flash TWRP when Im stuck CWM?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you hold the volume down until the screen starts, then you let go and wait
whycali said:
you hold the volume down until the screen starts, then you let go and wait
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have a blind N10 on bootloader that is it doesnt show anything on fastboot mode but it does go there. I researched and found other people with similar problem http://rootzwiki.com/topic/37629-bootloader-fastboot-weirdness/ . However they managed to unlock the device by clicking the vol+ once and then power key as I also saw on youtube videos. IT WORKED. and then it went downhill. it got stuck on bootloop. SO i tried to go into fastboot again and it went and then pressed vol+ twice to go into recovery and there was a android with "!" red sign on middle.
and of course it won't boot. So I tried to use the Wugs toolkit, put it on back to stock with bootloop option. and it started to do its work, but got stuck at the sending bootloader (1280KB) sign for more than 10-15 mins. I pressed the power button and it failed that step saying too many links and wugs kit continued the process got stuck again and then completed and my device still goes to fastboot, but cant go into recovery anymore I think as it shows blank screen. Please mind that I am still blind on the screen and nothing comes. my only way of knowing it goes to fastboot is through cmd line. PLEASE HELP, dont wanna brick this.
Is there any way to ODIN it. I cant find online any ODIN insturctions? help help
I cant even turn it off now! Its always going to fastboot. Please help
mustafansu said:
I cant even turn it off now! Its always going to fastboot. Please help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that's a good thing, if you can get to Fastboot then I would say to forget about the toolkits and just download the latest Google MantaRay image from here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/mantaray-jwr66y-factory-3d8252dd.tgz
Make sure your Android SDK is updated, unzip the downloaded file once and copy the contents to your Fastboot folder, shift/right click inside your fastboot folder and select "open command window here" then type "fastboot devices" and make sure your device id is shown, after that just type in your cmd window "flash-all.bat" and let it do its magic. If everything goes well by the time it completes you will have a factory restored Nexus10 and then you can start the hacking all over again.
Good Luck! and remember when in doubt, just ask.
Erik
ricco333 said:
I think that's a good thing, if you can get to Fastboot then I would say to forget about the toolkits and just download the latest Google MantaRay image from here https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/mantaray-jwr66y-factory-3d8252dd.tgz
Make sure your Android SDK is updated, unzip the downloaded file once and copy the contents to your Fastboot folder, shift/right click inside your fastboot folder and select "open command window here" then type "fastboot devices" and make sure your device id is shown, after that just type in your cmd window "flash-all.bat" and let it do its magic. If everything goes well by the time it completes you will have a factory restored Nexus10 and then you can start the hacking all over again.
Good Luck! and remember when in doubt, just ask.
Erik
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi ricco333
thanks for the reply. I have updated the SDK and tried to run the command as you mentioned. However it is the same thing. Its getting stuck at sending bootloader. I am attaching a screenshot here. it stays there until i press ctrl+c. then it tries to continue and gets stuck again at sending boot. which is the second screenshot.
Is there any other way to restore factory image. i thought samsung devices had ODIN system. Thanks again for the reply.
Try connecting the Nexus to a different USB port, also try another USB cable, as a last resort I will go as far as using a different PC, based on your screenshots it is being recognized but my guess is that it is having a problem writing the new partitions.
Erik
Also try re downloading the stock images...
Maybe you have a corrupted file.
Have you tried using the Nexus 10 Toolkit?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2001868
IT WORKED!!
ricco333 said:
Try connecting the Nexus to a different USB port, also try another USB cable, as a last resort I will go as far as using a different PC, based on your screenshots it is being recognized but my guess is that it is having a problem writing the new partitions.
Erik
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks so much guys.After trying 2 different cables and a new computer, a fresh installation of ADB and samsung drivers it finally worked. Thanks again. HUGE SIGH of RELIEF
sorry for my english guys,
i have asus ME301T tablet, but now i can't start, only asus logo shown, then everything stop
i can't get recovery with START+VOL DOWN too
any solutions for dumb newcomer?
petr.mostyn said:
sorry for my english guys,
i have asus ME301T tablet, but now i can't start, only asus logo shown, then everything stop
i can't get recovery with START+VOL DOWN too
any solutions for dumb newcomer?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're not dumb. I don't know anything about this tablet but check to see if you find solutions here.
vanessaem said:
You're not dumb. I don't know anything about this tablet but check to see if you find solutions here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I agree with vanessaem.... You are not dumb at all, just a newbie. We all started out as a newbie ourselves
I just read on the forums for your device that there is a physical "Reset" button near the SD Card slot. Can you please try to stick a paperclip or pin into that hole and hold it down until the tablet reboots? I also read that these instructions may be in the manual as well.
If all else fails you can restore the tablet to defaults. I also did a quick search and came upwith the easy steps to restore it. These steps are from another forum so I will quote them since this is not my work.
I've only had this tablet a few hours, but managed to get to a point where it wouldn't boot pretty soon after rooting it. So after trying everything to get it up and running I finally managed it with ADB and fastboot, also it took from Android 4.1.1 to 4.2.1 - so here is what I did after reading various forums of problems with other Asus devices and soft-bricking other Android devices in the past - hopefully it might help someone one day.
You will need to install the Asus ADB drivers before following the steps below, if you haven't installed them you can get them here
1. Download and install Lightweight ADB and fastboot installer here from XDA
2. Create a folder called 'Fastboot' on your C: drive (it can actually be called anything but the prompts below refer to a folder with this name)
3. Download the CarePackage.zip file here and unzip the contents to C:\Fastboot, there are 4 files
4. Download your chosen firmware from the Asus web site - extract the zip file to reveal another zip, extract the second zip file, copy the 'blob' file to the Fastboot folder, there will now be 5 files in your fastboot folder
5. Reboot tablet, holding volume down, select the USB option (3rd icon) using volume down to cycle through icons and volume up to select and connect it to your PC using the USB cable
5. Run the Lightweight ADB and fastboot installer which will open the command line, enter the following commands;
c:\Fastboot
fastboot devices
fastboot -i 0x0B05 flash system blob
6. The following will now be displayed in the command line screen;
sending 'system' <1062567 KB> (the actual size will vary depending on the firmware selected) Also a blue bar will appear on your tablet screen showing the progress. It takes around 3-4 minutes to send the system files.
writing 'system' will then be displayed, this will take a further 3-4 minutes.
Once the files have have been sent and written the command screen will display something similar to;
finished. total time: 444.226s
7. Unplug the tablet and reboot it using the power button, you'll have a fresh install, all data, root etc will be lost.
For anyone who is struggling to recover their tablet or just actually update it I hope this helps
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
timmytim said:
I agree with vanessaem.... You are not dumb at all, just a newbie. We all started out as a newbie ourselves
I just read on the forums for your device that there is a physical "Reset" button near the SD Card slot. Can you please try to stick a paperclip or pin into that hole and hold it down until the tablet reboots? I also read that these instructions may be in the manual as well.
If all else fails you can restore the tablet to defaults. I also did a quick search and came upwith the easy steps to restore it. These steps are from another forum so I will quote them since this is not my work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks for all advices, but i think this is a SERIOUS problem ..
i can't do fastboot, can't connect PC-ANDROID or vice versa
my android device has now only two modes / off or stoned when asus logo appears
RECOVERY twrp non reachable!
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
---------- Post added at 05:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:29 AM ----------
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
d
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
-z3r0- said:
Be sure to flash the latest SuperSU (the systemless one).
Here's the direct link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.