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I'll put the question first for those not wanting to read the details.
I cannot get into CWM (internal) on my 16GB nook tablet. I can boot to CWM (external), but nothing works. When I try to activate ANY menu option, it takes me to a blank screen with the CWM hat logo in the background. Pressing power returns me to the main menu. Not even "reboot device" works. Can someone help? (I want to do a backup before i flash a JB Rom (internal), and to flash a JB Rom)
Now the long part:
I purchased and rooted my NT in December 2011 (about the 21st) using the snowball root (incase you are not familiar, as I don't see any post about it now, it was a modified zerg root borrowed from Albert's root method that with one menu option allowed rooting, recovery, and removal of certain nook apps and the addition of your choice of three launchers). I used it successfully on three nooks within a month or so, but this is the only one I did the complete nook removal option to.
Root works fine, but debug does not. When I run the NT hidden settings app to turn on debug mode, the developer options are listed twice (one compete set followed by another), this did not happen until after rooting, before they were only listed once. The bottom set was correctly checked to allow debug mode, and its how I rooted; however titanium backup says debug is not enabled every time I load it. (No complaints from RTB Pro) So I go into the developer settings and found two sets, the top one not checked... When I check it I get the pop-up warning, if I uncheck the bottom one, then debug does not work, if I check the bottom one I don't get the pop-up warning. With both checked, adb works, otherwise it does not. It had been this was since December 2011, and has not really prevented me from doing anything, although as the pop-up warns somethings may not work (converting apps to/from system, merging system app updates, restoring system app backups) and cause titanium to hang, but after a manual force close of titanium, most of the time the change was successfully completed.
Now, moving on one day I was being up my phone and thought "I can't remember the last time I did a nandroid of my nook" so I used RTB to reboot into recovery, the nook booted right back up into android, no errors, no different screen than a normal boot (with the nook --> hack logo, which incidentally takes about 12 minutes to boot every time, not sure if that is normal). So I tried an adb reboot recovery, but adb said no devices were attached. I went back into NT hidden settings and due enough debug was unchecked on the top, but still checked on the bottom (I've learned it lose it every reboot), do I rechecked it, got the pop-up, and went on my way. Adb reboot recovery also restarted my nook back into the OS, not into CWM.
I started to think that I may never have installed CWM, so I checked the root package I downloaded and viewed the script, first thing it does its copy the recovery image to the device, even before rooting, then installs it right after rebooting, post root hack. I thought maybe the posh was bad flash, so I searched XDA, downloaded a newer CWM, and manually adb pushed it to the phone and dd it per the instructions in the XDA thread. Reboot recovery, still nothing.
Please note I CAN get the factory reset screen to show up, but really don't want to try it without a backup, as I've been using my nook like this for 12 months and only have a titanium backup of the apps.
So I made a CWM SD from the NT thread here on XDA and booted to it :-/ intending on flashing 6.0.12 CWM to the internal emmc, the recovery on the SD was 5 something and none of the menu options worked, as mentioned above pressing power while any are selected gives a new screen with the background image, but no options. Pressing power again takes me to the main screen (same thing when selecting reboot device).
So I found a newer CWM SD package on XDA and swapped them out, this time a newer version 5.5.x, no change in how it works, so downloaded 6.0.12 and renamed the recovery image file and booted the SD. Small change this time (beyond the new version number and the option to power off, which also does nothing), when pressing the power button to select a menu option, the screen refreshes, but continues to display the same menu choices for all options in the menu.
I have also tried pushing each of these recovery images to the device and using adb to dd them to the recovery partition. Three nook will only boot the SD clockwork image.
Yes I made sure to select internal images for dd to the nook and external images for the SD.
So last night I installed nook tab recovery flasher, it said it successfully installed, before I clicked yes to allow it root access... the pressed the reboot recovery button, no good. So I downloaded and installed goo manager from the market and had it flash TWRP, same thing, reboot recovery ignores it.
Now to repeat my question, anyone have any clue how I can get recovery working spp I can make a nandroid and flash a JB Rom? (I know I can make a backup using adb, and Iam pulling one now, but I am wanting a recovery (that works) on my nook.)
Also, I am willing to try an adb push install of the Rom, I think I can make it work (although Ihave never tried it, on any device, I might be able to do it without further help), but I do not see how a new Rom will make any difference on my recovery situation and if I screw up, it would be comforting to know I had a working recovery at least.
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For selecting an option in recovery is N button not power one
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Your question belongs in Q&A with all other questions and not in development. Only work being shared belongs there.
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AvRS
Caught that, and was able to flash CWM 6.1.15 (emmc) from the SD; but still cannot get to it.
Power+ nook= regular boot
Power+ vol up+N= regular boot
Power+ vol up= regular boot
Power+ vol down+N= regular boot
Rom toolbox pro reboot recovery = regular boot
Adb reboot recovery= regular boot
However, using goo manager to reboot recovery works, sort of...
I get the cyanoboot screen, hold N, use the menu to get to emmc internal recovery and I get CWM.
Now the problem starts about 3-7 minutes later (have not tried timing it, but it seems to be the exact same length of time each time), the nook reboots, don't matter what I am doing, using it, creating a nandroid, adb push or adb pull out apparently flashing cm10...
I decided to try a flash of cm 10 from a 11-28 build with multi touch firmware for 10 points. All was good, but I had to step away for about 2 minutes... I sneaked a peek and all was well, then when I got back my nook was on the "read forever" logo and has now been that way for 20 minutes. I checked the updater script in the Rom and it does NOT have a reboot command at the end.
I'll give it another 20 before ring to get back to CWM with out goo manager...
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Update
So, no change. Hiding the power button shut it off, I also tried plugging the usb cable in to activate boot, this causes a regular boot, which at this tinge never gets to "nook" but stays on "n" "read forever" which makes me laugh as it is currently the only thing I will "read forever" until I fix it.
Next up is to try to flash from an SD.
Update to my update
Booted from the SD, wiped everything three times, flashed the Rom, rebooted and ended up with TWRP, multi-touch and JB. Reinstalling apps through the market now, hoping previous issues are gone.
I attempted to root a denver tac-70061 tablet in order to be able to switch the mounting of the internal and the external sdcards. I have only rooted once before; a denver tac-70031 tablet which was extremely easy to root by simply installing and running the superuser app. Unfortunately, it seemed that it was not as simple on the 70061.
As I am a novice, I followed the instructions blindly and read them through a number of times before attempting.
I followed a set of instructions which described downloading a zip file which contained adb for windows and some img and zip files to transfer to the sdcard.
I am using ubuntu, so I assumed that the adb which was installed along with android sdk would suffice.
I copied the required files to the root of the tablet's internal sd card and installed recovery via adb.
I unplugged the tablet and rebooted in recovery holding down volume-up while powering on.
When in recovery, the instructions told me to install superuser 3.1.3.zip from the sdcard but this file was not present.
When selecting 'reboot', the tablet kept rebooting to recovery and now seems to be stuck in a loop.
I hope that someone can help.
Factory Default reset?
How do you even get into the recovery menu. W/o I try, I get to the screen with the stupid robot laying down, and a ! inside a triangle showing. What buttons do you press to open recovery menu? On that page, no lists of stuff appear, and I want to reset the android tablet I used, also a TAC-70061, b/c it just keeps loading on the 3rd boot screen, and never gets passed it. Lame Denver product is not worth 2 cents. Apart from how annoyed I am, can you explain to me how to get into the factory reset and reset it/fix it?
[Q] Is there a way to disable pin lock screen with an "Update from external storage"?
Hi, I have a ZTE V8000 with stock android and locked home screen without WIFI. This is an old phone that I was going to sell for parts but I'm unable to access due to locked home screen. I'd really like to recover any app data (angry birds and what not) and any contacts. Phone is completely stock and is not rooted. I can't connect to WIFI so I can't reset via playstore. I tried connecting to computer several times. Once I was able to pull up two folders which I didn't back up and the second time after trying to access different boot mode I was able to pull up Image AMSS which I later found out was just for the radio. The phone goes straight to the android on his back with error triangle when attempting to enter recovery mode. Safe mode does nothing to bypass screen lock and holding down arrow and power boots up until it says ZTE then stops. (What does is this boot mode supposed to do?) This is very frustrating since it seems to me like there would have to be some way to access data on android internal storage? Would there be a way to modify the password lock via an update from external storage?
This has become very frustrating for me as I know EVERYTHING has a workaround . Why would there be an option to encrypt the device if the screen lock is impenetrable?
foolioGrimz said:
Hi, I have a ZTE V8000 with stock android and locked home screen without WIFI. This is an old phone that I was going to sell for parts but I'm unable to access due to locked home screen. I'd really like to recover any app data (angry birds and what not) and any contacts. Phone is completely stock and is not rooted. I can't connect to WIFI so I can't reset via playstore. I tried connecting to computer several times. Once I was able to pull up two folders which I didn't back up and the second time after trying to access different boot mode I was able to pull up Image AMSS which I later found out was just for the radio. The phone goes straight to the android on his back with error triangle when attempting to enter recovery mode. Safe mode does nothing to bypass screen lock and holding down arrow and power boots up until it says ZTE then stops. (What does is this boot mode supposed to do?) This is very frustrating since it seems to me like there would have to be some way to access data on android internal storage? Would there be a way to modify the password lock via an update from external storage?
This has become very frustrating for me as I know EVERYTHING has a workaround . Why would there be an option to encrypt the device if the screen lock is impenetrable?
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update:
I don't know if this is relevant or not but I possibly rooted phone with SuperSU_v1.86 for engage. Still stuck with stock recovery though. I also tried to run Aroma File Manager from SD Card and had error with the signature.
foolioGrimz said:
update:
I don't know if this is relevant or not but I possibly rooted phone with SuperSU_v1.86 for engage. Still stuck with stock recovery though. I also tried to run Aroma File Manager from SD Card and had error with the signature.
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Install the custom recovery here:
http://www.cricketusers.com/cricket-zte-engage-v8000/48531-cwm-recovery-zte-engage.html
and see if this thread can help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
I was unable to extract any useful data from the phone after factory reset besides a few pics with data digger. My other cracked engage with screen locked i was able to use temporary recovery manager loaded by update from external storage and i was able to make a nandroid and extract anything i wanted with titanium backup pro. The temp recovery is an awesome tool and i wish it was available for all my devices
This is going to be a little long, but I figured the more info the better. I recieved a TF201 from a friend of mine. He already had it rooted and running a custom ROM. It was loaded down with a bunch of stuff so I attempted a factory restore through CWM so I could start over and customize to my liking. Everything went fine (or so I thought) It booted back up to stock interface and still had root intact. I downloaded Astro FM from Play Store just to have a look around and make sure everything was intact. Everything seemed normal but suddenly rebooted and stuck at splash screen. Im able to boot into recovery still so first thing I tried was loading a backup as there were about 6 of them in the list of backups. None of them work, I just get "No files found" error. Next I tried to reload stock ROM with the Install zip from SD option. Also getting no files found error. somehow the SD card has nothing on it anymore even after copying a zip of the stock ROM downloaded from ASUS. The only other thing I can do that I know of is instead of loading recovery, is go into the cold boot menu with the 3 icons in the middle of the screen. By pressing nothing, it says that it is cold-booting Linux. This process just hangs and nothing happens. It does attempt to install MTP device drivers (which were already previously installed) but ends in an error (Failed). Selecting the middle option gives me "Starting Fastboot USB download protocol" but this also hangs and does nothing. Lastly the "Wipe Data" option completes it process and says "Wipe-Data done" but then also hangs and does nothing. At this point Im assuming its Hard Bricked and nothing can be done but I just wanted to see if anyone would be able to help. I have read a lot of similar posts on here but haven't been able to find anything that helps. Most other people with similar problems at least have a way to install from SD but my device wont recognize anything on the card. Does anyone know of anyway to fix this??
Unfortunately, I've managed to brick (sort of) my Huawei Mediapad 7 Youth (s7-701u), and I need some help unbricking it.
Complete log of events before and leading up to the brick:
1)Flashed an alpha release of a CWM port than I'm working on, using terminal emulator. It doesn't work, unfortunately. and now I may never get it to work.
2)Had a few xposed modules running:
-Monster UI 4.0
-Permission master
-Guesture Navigation (or something like that)
All xposed modules were working fine together, rebooted quite a few times with them active. So I don't think they're the problem.
3)Removed everything located in the /cust folder. Again, I've rebooted enough times to conclude that this may not be the root of the problem.
4)Changed a few apps into system apps, either to replace those I deleted, or just to ensure they run at boot namely:
-Nova Launcher (to replace Huawei launcher)
-Google Keyboard (to replace Huawei Keyboard)
-Titanium Backup (to replace Backup)
-SD Booster (to change SD card read speeds at boot)
-Monster UI (I figured It may work better as a system app)
-SuperSU (Why not?)
5)I put in a custom boot animation.
I found a lollipop boot animation on OnHax, downloaded the bootanimation.zip, placed it in my /system/media and changed appropriate permissions.
When I rebooted, it worked, but hang halfway. The device booted as normal though. I took apart the bootanimation.zip, messed around with the desc.txt, recompressed it, and once again placed it in /system/media.
Upon rebooting, it didn't work, giving me a blank screen with only the backlight on. However, it vibrated, as it usually does, to indicate that the boot was completing, and it did indeed boot up.
A couple of tweaks to the desc.txt and two bootanimation.zips later, I rebooted, confident I'd at last solved the problem.
Huawei Logo shows up, as usual. Blank screen with only backlight (figured I must still have messed up the desc.txt), the vibration happens, as usual, Then, nothing.
Analysis of current situation
Here's a quick rundown of my tab's current situation:
1) Normal booting
It will show the Huawei logo it shows first, but instead of the boot animation, there's nothing but the backlight. The vibration that happens just before the boot completes still happens, at around the normal time, and after that, the backlight goes on/off if I press the power button.
2) SD Upgrade recovery method
If I copy the update folder (the one named dload) form the official firmware to the SD card, as per the instructions, nothing happens. Probably because I replaced the recovery. It shows the huawei logo, same as when a normal boot happens.
3) Bootloader mode
I can, in fact, boot the tablet into bootloader mode. This is the only reason I haven't given up on this tab. Applications such as RKAndroid and rkflash recognise it, so i think it's just a matter of getting the correct config files and/or proper .img files to use with such apps
4) ADB
Generally, no. ADB will not work. I believe USB Debugging was deactivated. Not too certain though
It did detect the tab once, and only once. Unfortunately, it didn't occur to me then to just delete the offending bootanimation using ADB shell. Never got it to work since. Maybe there is a special order of keys to press to get it to work, I dunno.
Things I have tried
1) Reflashing the stock recovery using RKAndroid
My logic behind this is, if I can get the original recovery back in, I can then get the SD upgrade to work, fixing everything.
2) Getting ADB to recognise it
If I can get ADB to recognise it, I can delete the bootanimation.zip, and maybe reflash the stock recovery using ADB shell
3) Using the SD Upgrade
If this works, then all my problems are solved, right?
Any and all help in this situation will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to working with you guys to breath life back into this tablet.
Kris the wizz 15 said:
Unfortunately, I've managed to brick (sort of) my Huawei Mediapad 7 Youth (s7-701u), and I need some help unbricking it.
Complete log of events before and leading up to the brick:
1)Flashed an alpha release of a CWM port than I'm working on, using terminal emulator. It doesn't work, unfortunately. and now I may never get it to work.
2)Had a few xposed modules running:
-Monster UI 4.0
-Permission master
-Guesture Navigation (or something like that)
All xposed modules were working fine together, rebooted quite a few times with them active. So I don't think they're the problem.
3)Removed everything located in the /cust folder. Again, I've rebooted enough times to conclude that this may not be the root of the problem.
4)Changed a few apps into system apps, either to replace those I deleted, or just to ensure they run at boot namely:
-Nova Launcher (to replace Huawei launcher)
-Google Keyboard (to replace Huawei Keyboard)
-Titanium Backup (to replace Backup)
-SD Booster (to change SD card read speeds at boot)
-Monster UI (I figured It may work better as a system app)
-SuperSU (Why not?)
5)I put in a custom boot animation.
I found a lollipop boot animation on OnHax, downloaded the bootanimation.zip, placed it in my /system/media and changed appropriate permissions.
When I rebooted, it worked, but hang halfway. The device booted as normal though. I took apart the bootanimation.zip, messed around with the desc.txt, recompressed it, and once again placed it in /system/media.
Upon rebooting, it didn't work, giving me a blank screen with only the backlight on. However, it vibrated, as it usually does, to indicate that the boot was completing, and it did indeed boot up.
A couple of tweaks to the desc.txt and two bootanimation.zips later, I rebooted, confident I'd at last solved the problem.
Huawei Logo shows up, as usual. Blank screen with only backlight (figured I must still have messed up the desc.txt), the vibration happens, as usual, Then, nothing.
Analysis of current situation
Here's a quick rundown of my tab's current situation:
1) Normal booting
It will show the Huawei logo it shows first, but instead of the boot animation, there's nothing but the backlight. The vibration that happens just before the boot completes still happens, at around the normal time, and after that, the backlight goes on/off if I press the power button.
2) SD Upgrade recovery method
If I copy the update folder (the one named dload) form the official firmware to the SD card, as per the instructions, nothing happens. Probably because I replaced the recovery. It shows the huawei logo, same as when a normal boot happens.
3) Bootloader mode
I can, in fact, boot the tablet into bootloader mode. This is the only reason I haven't given up on this tab. Applications such as RKAndroid and rkflash recognise it, so i think it's just a matter of getting the correct config files and/or proper .img files to use with such apps
4) ADB
Generally, no. ADB will not work. I believe USB Debugging was deactivated. Not too certain though
It did detect the tab once, and only once. Unfortunately, it didn't occur to me then to just delete the offending bootanimation using ADB shell. Never got it to work since. Maybe there is a special order of keys to press to get it to work, I dunno.
Things I have tried
1) Reflashing the stock recovery using RKAndroid
My logic behind this is, if I can get the original recovery back in, I can then get the SD upgrade to work, fixing everything.
2) Getting ADB to recognise it
If I can get ADB to recognise it, I can delete the bootanimation.zip, and maybe reflash the stock recovery using ADB shell
3) Using the SD Upgrade
If this works, then all my problems are solved, right?
Any and all help in this situation will be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to working with you guys to breath life back into this tablet.
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and Now you have another brick in the wall... i'm really sorry for you.
puntoazul said:
and Now you have another brick in the wall... i'm really sorry for you.
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I haven't given up yet. The way I see it, the only option I have is to figure this out, as it will prove invaluable for others. If I figure this out, then it will be impossible to completely brick this device, a critical factor in this time of development. Inevitably, someone else will brick their device, and if we can find out how to fix it, then it will be of great benefit to all, don't you think?
I also need some help... my huawei mediapad 7 youth (no sim) is on bootloop.... no recovery mode working ... but I can update firmware .. every time I updat3 it ..showing sd fails.. any help..