Son's Phone - Blue Error Handler boot loop, bricked? - Optimus One, P500, V General

Let me prefice this by saying that my son doesn't know how to flash files, know what super user is, or know how to do much on his phone at all other than watch youtube and text.
He is running either official CM7-RC2 or RC3 for his P500, installing Link2SD and linking a few games is the only tweak I did.
He says it just started boot looping in the morning after charging all night.
My son was complaining his P500 was not starting, I figured it was a very low battery which ended up in a boot loop pattern. The next morning he said he charged it all night and it still wasn't working. Now I knew something was not right.
I pulled the battery, tried to offline charge it, gets stuck at lg logo. Tried to boot with no battery, just the usb plugged in, same bootloop.
Tried to boot into CWM by holding vol up/home and this screen somes up!
Now every time I turn on the phone I'm greeted with this Blue Error Handler message.
Code:
[Blue Error Handler V1.2] Arm 9 Crash!!
[Press Volume up key] To get Ramdump!!
[Press Volume down key] Reboot&savelog!!
:Excep
MODEM Excep :PROXY_00
...
...
<CallStack>
<Additional Info about this crash>
Build ID: P500-M76XX-V20i-DEC-06-2011-XX
Time of crash (m-d-y h:m:s): 06-15-2012
Uptime (h:m:s): 0:00:04
Error in file hsu_mdm_apis.c, line 557
REX_TCB ptr: 0x01ea5640
tcb.task_name: PROXY_00
I can get into emergency mode but lsusb shows nothing, adb sees nothing, kdz says phone not found. I've tried shaking the phone like a fool over and over.
The computer and usb cable work fine on my two other P500s.
I'm kind of out of ideas.

This should help
I bricked mine yesterday...KDZ did not work for me either...
the second post in the link below solved mine...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710559
You also might need the p500 drivers installed to use the lg thunder 1.5
You can download it from here
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/46581752/LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe

LGMDP doesn't connect to the phone, it waits at the select port screen. The drivers are installed since LGMDP can see my other P500s.
*edit* I was just thinking, I haven't tried connecting my other phones in emergency mode. Perhaps it is the drivers.

You boot to CMW with home+VOLDOWN+power... you mentioned volup.
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk 2

Try this
mrplowdan said:
LGMDP doesn't connect to the phone, it waits at the select port screen. The drivers are installed since LGMDP can see my other P500s.
*edit* I was just thinking, I haven't tried connecting my other phones in emergency mode. Perhaps it is the drivers.
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It did not detect mine either at first place... follow this.
1) close the LGMPD
2) plug the usb into a different port you are already doing
3) put the phone into emergency
4) connect
5) then start LGMPD
hope this helps

you could try flashing a new kernal/rom through the computer?
try to put phone in recovery with volume down button

ankitwashere said:
...the second post in the link below solved mine...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710559
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basically ends up with my trying to use lgmpd and seeing no phone at the select port screen
ankitwashere said:
You also might need the p500 drivers installed to use the lg thunder 1.5
You can download it from here
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/46581752/LGUnitedMobileDriver_S4981MAN36AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.6.exe
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thanks, same version I already had installed though
ankitwashere said:
It did not detect mine either at first place... follow this.
1) close the LGMPD
2) plug the usb into a different port you are already doing
3) put the phone into emergency
4) connect
5) then start LGMPD
hope this helps
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thanks, tried all 8 ports still no detection, changed my bios settings to use usb 1.0 only, didn't help, tried usb 2.0 highspeed didn't help, tried usb 2.0 full speed, didn't help
-DarkKnight- said:
you could try flashing a new kernal/rom through the computer?
try to put phone in recovery with volume down button
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I wish I could get recovery going, but it always just hangs and the first lg logo if I hold any buttons down during boot. The only way I can get emerg mode going is to wait for the Blue Error Handler message to come up then hold vol down and back.

Once my phone got bricked and yes nothing detected my phone in emergency mode...so I just kept my phone turned off and plugged in and started doing what the thread said...then it automatically detected my phone and my phone's problem was solved
Please do it at ur own risk...I wont hold any responsibilty.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA

mrplowdan said:
Let me prefice this by saying that my son doesn't know how to flash files, know what super user is, or know how to do much on his phone at all other than watch youtube and text.
He is running either official CM7-RC2 or RC3 for his P500, installing Link2SD and linking a few games is the only tweak I did.
He says it just started boot looping in the morning after charging all night.
My son was complaining his P500 was not starting, I figured it was a very low battery which ended up in a boot loop pattern. The next morning he said he charged it all night and it still wasn't working. Now I knew something was not right.
I pulled the battery, tried to offline charge it, gets stuck at lg logo. Tried to boot with no battery, just the usb plugged in, same bootloop.
Tried to boot into CWM by holding vol up/home and this screen somes up!
Now every time I turn on the phone I'm greeted with this Blue Error Handler message.
Code:
[Blue Error Handler V1.2] Arm 9 Crash!!
[Press Volume up key] To get Ramdump!!
[Press Volume down key] Reboot&savelog!!
:Excep
MODEM Excep :PROXY_00
...
...
<CallStack>
<Additional Info about this crash>
Build ID: P500-M76XX-V20i-DEC-06-2011-XX
Time of crash (m-d-y h:m:s): 06-15-2012
Uptime (h:m:s): 0:00:04
Error in file hsu_mdm_apis.c, line 557
REX_TCB ptr: 0x01ea5640
tcb.task_name: PROXY_00
I can get into emergency mode but lsusb shows nothing, adb sees nothing, kdz says phone not found. I've tried shaking the phone like a fool over and over.
The computer and usb cable work fine on my two other P500s.
I'm kind of out of ideas.
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Mind if I ask how long have ur son been using this phone? To me, it looks like it is due to age. Well that is how I see it.

a cheap trick
This is what i tried on some other phone with similar situation...
use KDZ updater....to update v20g
put to emergency...
start the update (even if the phone is detected or not)
it may or may not install the rom correctly ......but after that LGMDP will start detecting your phone..

allenwalker1998 said:
Mind if I ask how long have ur son been using this phone? To me, it looks like it is due to age. Well that is how I see it.
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It was a Christmas gift but its been used quite a bit.
ankitwashere said:
This is what i tried on some other phone with similar situation...
use KDZ updater....to update v20g
put to emergency...
start the update (even if the phone is detected or not)
it may or may not install the rom correctly ......but after that LGMDP will start detecting your phone..
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ya I've tried updating using KDZ updater many times it always hangs at the point where it says phone not found.
I use Ubuntu on my machine and its a pain to have to reboot to windows to try to flash it, are there any linux alternatives to LGMPD or KDZ? Maybe I'll try the official LG updater full program thing next time I reboot.
I just bought an atrix 4g for myself so I'm busy playing with my new toy

I just got the error it looks like you overclock too high of a frequency u got that instead of the kernel panic. I think it is because that our processor can't handle the oc and crashed.

But somehow I got out of it and no bootloop. Will investigate.

allenwalker1998 said:
I just got the error it looks like you overclock too high of a frequency u got that instead of the kernel panic. I think it is because that our processor can't handle the oc and crashed.
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He's never overclocked it on purpose, I just asked him, he doesn't know what overclock means.
Thanks for the input though

mrplowdan said:
He's never overclocked it on purpose, I just asked him, he doesn't know what overclock means.
Thanks for the input though
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Have u tried using kdz and update ur son's phone back to stock?

allenwalker1998 said:
Have u tried using kdz and update ur son's phone back to stock?
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Should try. I think it is a corrupt rom or something.

Went to researched and found out that the error happens wipe the /system isn't wiped properly. Try kdz first then install a custom recovery and wipe /system using amora recovery instead of cwm.

not to sound rude but have you read this thread? I've tried kdz multiple times in many different ways. Do you have any kdz tips I haven't tried?

mrplowdan said:
not to sound rude but have you read this thread? I've tried kdz multiple times in many different ways. Do you have any kdz tips I haven't tried?
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Yeah I have. Uninstall usb drivers. Reinstall them turn off LG USB modem. Connect it to ur com. Shake the phone like crazy and hope it connects once connected just update.

allenwalker1998 said:
Yeah I have. Uninstall usb drivers. Reinstall them turn off LG USB modem. Connect it to ur com. Shake the phone like crazy and hope it connects once connected just update.
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Uninstalled-reinstalled, rebooted, lg virtual modem doesn't appear on the list until you get the phone to connect at least once, I shook shook shook, while in emerg mode, it never seems to connect, I tried lgmdp and kdz, both never connect. Tried with and without the battery in, never connected.

Related

Help me fix my phone?

Afternoon guys, so today, I finally found my phone. I moved out this previous weekend and I left it at my old place, my friends figured it'd be hilarious to post something on Facebook or send people texts from my phone, but locked themselves out, and then apparently attempted to restart in recovery mode. Now it's stuck on the LG logo, it's not seen by my computer by LG's software, or KDZ, and I don't want to take it back to the shop and get it replaced because it has all of my stuff on it (And it was rooted with Cyanogenmod installed) Anyone have any other suggestions? Do you think the store will find out or even care if I had Cyanogen installed?
Cheers, Chris.
Also, I apologize in advance if this thread is in the wrong place.
1.does it boot in recovery or not. If it does there is no problem
2.Have you tried wiping dalvik cache and data.
3.you can flash another rom it boots in recovery
Attempt Further
Try all SWISS ARMY methods ;-)
Can you get into RECOVERY???
If so try wiping CACHE,DALVIK,BAT STATS then reboot..else
You can use option MOUNT USB STORAGE(when connected to pc)
and COPY files from sd to pc.
After that Flash a new ROM after a HARD RESET
rishabho1 said:
1.does it boot in recovery or not. If it does there is no problem
2.Have you tried wiping dalvik cache and data.
3.you can flash another rom it boots in recovery
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No, doesn't boot at all, stuck on the LG logo.
I haven't wiped any caches, I don't have a clue how.
I can get it into Emergency Mode, but KDZ isn't finding the phone, with the modem disabled. The LG software wont update, says there's a problem with the connection between the phone and the computer (My guess would be that it doesn't like Emergency Mode). Does it want a recovery image to be on the SD card?It'd be my first point of call, but I don't have an SD card reader on hand, but if that's all it wants, I could probably find one around.
I usually work with computers, not phones, and to my understanding, this could all be resolved by resetting the bios/removing the CMOS battery for 5 minutes, is there a way to do this on my phone?
do you have lg united drivers because kdz updater picks up the phone even while booting and also if phone is off .
dont use the computer scienve in phones..
what mode are u using in kdz updater
thank me please....
chart75 said:
No, doesn't boot at all, stuck on the LG logo.
I haven't wiped any caches, I don't have a clue how.
I can get it into Emergency Mode, but KDZ isn't finding the phone, with the modem disabled. The LG software wont update, says there's a problem with the connection between the phone and the computer (My guess would be that it doesn't like Emergency Mode). Does it want a recovery image to be on the SD card?It'd be my first point of call, but I don't have an SD card reader on hand, but if that's all it wants, I could probably find one around.
I usually work with computers, not phones, and to my understanding, this could all be resolved by resetting the bios/removing the CMOS battery for 5 minutes, is there a way to do this on my phone?
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HARD RESET is like removing CMOS battery... but it reverts phone back to ORIGINAL STATE n you will lose all your data and apps..
So Backup all data in SD then PERFORM Hard Reset by:
Pressing Home+Vol.Down+Power
(CAUTION:HARD RESET DELETE ALL USER DATA
rishabho1 said:
do you have lg united drivers because kdz updater picks up the phone even while booting and also if phone is off .
dont use the computer scienve in phones..
what mode are u using in kdz updater
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Yep, LG United Drivers.
I'm using;
Type: 3GQCT
And Phonetype: Emergency
I still get;
17:29:03 : Launching SW update
17:29:03 : Unpacking KDZ
17:29:06 : KDZ file extraced
17:29:08 : Files were extracted.
17:29:08 : LGMobileDL Load.
17:29:08 : Port = -1
17:29:08 : Connecting to phone
17:29:13 : PHONE WAS NOT FOUND!
17:29:15 : ===FINISHED===
I've read the other threads, and they all say that it's usually the Modem driver, but I've made sure that it's disabled, and the battery's out, so it's getting power from the USB, so I don't think it can be the cable.
u didnt explain what is happening
1when you press power button it gets stuck on lg or what
2 when you press vol up + home + power what happens
you didnt tell correctly
rishabho1 said:
u didnt explain what is happening
1when you press power button it gets stuck on lg or what
2 when you press vol up + home + power what happens
you didnt tell correctly
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Its like removing CMOS battery of your pc.
But in PC, BIOS Settings are reverted to DEFAULT and OS is not harmed.
Here, Your phone will appear as if you just powered it up after FLASHING CM7
CHECK OUT HERE:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257134
Press Thanks If I Helped You! ;-)
rishabho1 said:
u didnt explain what is happening
1when you press power button it gets stuck on lg or what
2 when you press vol up + home + power what happens
you didnt tell correctly
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Sorry I was vague, it gets stuck on the LG symbol. With Vol up , home and power it sits on the LG screen as well.
chart75 said:
Sorry I was vague, it gets stuck on the LG symbol. With Vol up , home and power it sits on the LG screen as well.
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My mistake it was Vol.down..
thank you. i will try it later
chart75 said:
Yep, LG United Drivers.
I'm using;
Type: 3GQCT
And Phonetype: Emergency
I still get;
17:29:03 : Launching SW update
17:29:03 : Unpacking KDZ
17:29:06 : KDZ file extraced
17:29:08 : Files were extracted.
17:29:08 : LGMobileDL Load.
17:29:08 : Port = -1
17:29:08 : Connecting to phone
17:29:13 : PHONE WAS NOT FOUND!
17:29:15 : ===FINISHED===
I've read the other threads, and they all say that it's usually the Modem driver, but I've made sure that it's disabled, and the battery's out, so it's getting power from the USB, so I don't think it can be the cable.
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dont take out the battery and use rear usb port and shake ur phone hard to make it detect usually shaking helps
Have you tried shaking the phone?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883314
laz3r69 said:
My mistake it was Vol.down..
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Still just that damn LG symbol.
Try These:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257134
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=883314
One thing you can always do is brick your phone and take it to lg ppl and say i was playing a game suddenly my phone switched off do this only if in warranty!
or
DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR PHONE UNTIL STEP 3!
1. Went to system restore in windows(you'll find it under Backup and Restore in the Control Panel) and restore your computer to a state before installing any drivers for your phone.
2. After everything had completed, installed LG Mobile update. There is an option to install general USB drivers for your phone, DO NOT do it! Go to Customer Support > Application, Manual & USB driver download. Input your IMEI number from behind the battery in the back of your phone(or just select the "Read your phone" option if you can get it to read your phone). It will search and return the correct drivers for your exact phone. Download and install your USB drivers.
3. Keep your phone disconnected from your PC, and start up LG mobile update again. Connect your phone, LG mobile update should verify the connection by trying to connect to your phone, checking software versions, etc. It will connect even if you are stuck at the LG screen.
4. If everything checks out run KDZ updater and flash your phone back to original specs.
try this this uses lg updater instead of kdz updater
have you flashed a .32 kernel on .35 rom or vice versa?
Press thanx if i helped you..
Sent from LG-P500 using xda premium

totally dead x10a? help me plz

Hello!
I read for hours now, bot no luck
I flashed my x10a with flashtool with generic rom.
After flash, as the flashtool says, just turned off and on the phone.
But nothing happened(green led blink one and do a sort vibration, thats all..)
no logo, no sound nothing happens.
I tried to reflash again, but windows says: Cannot recognize the device
In the control panel device manager show "unknown device".
Because of this , cannot reflash with the tool, because it's waiting for the recognized device too..
when i press the back and connect the cable, the green lighting for a minute , and turns of..
Yes, i have the correct drivers(as you can see i flashed before).
Help me guyz, please, if U can
Does it go into flashmode?
Did you try flashing it regardless of unknown device in windows?
Sent from my X10
Try flashing back to stock non root. It may suck but at least you'll have a starting point. It'll read. Ust make sure you have newest flashtool. Just had the same problem with my x10. Its still havin troubles tho.
Stuck using xda app-developers app on a motorola backflip.
THeLogiC said:
Does it go into flashmode?
Did you try flashing it regardless of unknown device in windows?
Sent from my X10
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how Can i reflash if the all the flash programs waiting for the device?
it must be connected as USB emc or flash device?
gyurc said:
how Can i reflash if the all the flash programs waiting for the device?
it must be connected as USB emc or flash device?
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Try removing battery, insert usb cable, insert battery while holding back button. I spent 8 hours last night just trying to get back to stock. Your phone is semi bricked. Its a pain in the ass but it eventually works.
Stuck using xda app-developers app from motorola backflip
luck_shawn said:
Try removing battery, insert usb cable, insert battery while holding back button. I spent 8 hours last night just trying to get back to stock. Your phone is semi bricked. Its a pain in the ass but it eventually works.
Stuck using xda app-developers app from motorola backflip
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for sure: i just do the battery pull out in method, and if pray enough, pc will recognize one time?
gyurc said:
for sure: i just do the battery pull out in method, and if pray enough, pc will recognize one time?
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Hey go back to stock 1st then try rooting later,
1) launch pc companion
2) select support zone
3) now select phone software update
4) then click on repair phone
Now software will download the stock ROM along with stock kernel..
When the software asks you to connect in flash mode, do the following
1) turn off the phone
2) Remove battery
3) Connect the USB cable to phone as well as to the laptop
4) Place the battery back while holding down the back button (3rd button from the left)
5) Green light should glow and the stock ROM and kernel should be flashed automatically..
When it's done you should have a stock unrooted X10, if you want then flash custom Rom after rooting it, be sure to unlock the boot loader if u want to flash custom kernel... Good luck
Sent from my X10S using xda app-developers app
yes, green light glow, but with "unknown device" the software update wont start
flashtool cant be done either.
can i cheat a liitle bit somehow?
i tried to replace the driver in the device manager, but no luck
gyurc said:
yes, green light glow, but with "unknown device" the software update wont start
flashtool cant be done either.
can i cheat a liitle bit somehow?
i tried to replace the driver in the device manager, but no luck
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what do you mean by flashtool cant be done?
try this:
1) open flashtool
2) press the flash button and select any stock ftf firmware
3) now after pop up comes to connect phone in flashmode---- remove battery, connect the phone via usb, and lastly pressing back button insert battery simultaneously.
Now the flashing should start hopefully.
if this doesnt work please post the error you get in flashtool
i have the same problem with my phone only mine is x10i i reflashed 2.3.3. ftf ..like 7..8 times ..and still not working..btw smth the flashtool give me some error ..and other times works and says that the phone was flashed ..but phone still only 1 virbate and 1 blink green light now i am kinda bumped because i repair it once ...and now has the same problem
hello all!
thanks for all help.
What happened:
Hopefully i found the USB port have error. If is stand in half leg, not breathing for a minute and beg for christmas the connection made successfully, and first the SEUS , after the flashtool can recognize the phone well.
Now the phone working perfectly and going to my friend's service for fix the usb port problem.

Apparent Bricked SGS2!

I've just spent many hours trying to revive my AT&T I777 phone that was running CM9 until I tried to flash it back to bone stock GB, then ICS.
First, I used ODIN to flash the standard default UCKH7 Gingerbread ROM from Sammy via One-Click "I777_UCKH7_OCD_No_BL.7z". After performing the ODIN, the phone flashed successfully and rebooted into a boot loop "Rethink Possible".
I searched for hours to find a solution, but one solution lead to another problem, and so on...
Currently:
- I cannot get into recovery mode, but it boots reliably into download mode. Tried the 3 button tango in EVERY way, but it will only go into DL mode.
- I've tried many different ODIN flashable images per recommendation in this forum, even the one that contains all of the extra files (recommended by creepyncrawly). All flashed fine, but none fixed the boot loop issue.
- Most recommendations say to "wipe/factory reset" to fix the bootloop issue, but I can't do that since I can't get into recovery.
- Tried to do ADB REBOOT RECOVERY, but can't get the driver to connect and list the device. The install guide says to enter "debug mode", but I can't even boot the phone.
- Tried Kies and the phone was not recognized in either DL mode or boot loop. Was hopeful Kies could reinstate the firmware.
I have a physically PERFECT SGS2 I want to sell, and unless I can fix this boot issue, it's nothing but a brick now. Any advice is much appreciated! Pulling my hair out so far...
tone_la said:
I've just spent many hours trying to revive my AT&T I777 phone that was running CM9 until I tried to flash it back to bone stock GB, then ICS.
First, I used ODIN to flash the standard default UCKH7 Gingerbread ROM from Sammy via One-Click "I777_UCKH7_OCD_No_BL.7z". After performing the ODIN, the phone flashed successfully and rebooted into a boot loop "Rethink Possible".
I searched for hours to find a solution, but one solution lead to another problem, and so on...
Currently:
- I cannot get into recovery mode, but it boots reliably into download mode. Tried the 3 button tango in EVERY way, but it will only go into DL mode.
- I've tried many different ODIN flashable images per recommendation in this forum, even the one that contains all of the extra files (recommended by creepyncrawly). All flashed fine, but none fixed the boot loop issue.
- Most recommendations say to "wipe/factory reset" to fix the bootloop issue, but I can't do that since I can't get into recovery.
- Tried to do ADB REBOOT RECOVERY, but can't get the driver to connect and list the device. The install guide says to enter "debug mode", but I can't even boot the phone.
I have a physically PERFECT SGS2 I want to sell, and unless I can fix this boot issue, it's nothing but a brick now. Any advice is much appreciated! Pulling my hair out so far...
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From powered off, how long are you holding power and vol+ and vol- to get into recovery? On both mine and my wife's phones, I have to hold all three down until the second time the Sammy logo flashes up on the screen. Most people seem to get it after the first time, but I've heard of a few others like mine...
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
dandrumheller said:
From powered off, how long are you holding power and vol+ and vol- to get into recovery? On both mine and my wife's phones, I have to hold all three down until the second time the Sammy logo flashes up on the screen. Most people seem to get it after the first time, but I've heard of a few others like mine...
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2
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When I hold down the 3 buttons, it never actually shows the Sammy logo. It takes about 8-12 seconds and shows the Download prompt that says "press volume up" to continue to enter DL mode; "press volume down" to cancel/restart. Both of these work fine. If I ignore the prompt and continue holding the 3 buttons, it never does anything else. Thanks for your post.
tone_la said:
When I hold down the 3 buttons, it never actually shows the Sammy logo. It takes about 8-12 seconds and shows the Download prompt that says "press volume up" to continue to enter DL mode; "press volume down" to cancel/restart. Both of these work fine. If I ignore the prompt and continue holding the 3 buttons, it never does anything else. Thanks for your post.
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Unplug the USB when you do that
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
Stop using brick. It turns on it is not a brick
Sent from my GS4 running CM11 Kandy Kane
Pirateghost said:
Unplug the USB when you do that
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It does the same thing whether the USB cable is plugged in or not. However, you gave me an idea...
This phone has been sitting in the drawer for a few months since I got my GNex. When I charged it up, after unplugging the charger the icon stayed with a "plug" symbol on the notify bar as if it was still connected to the charger.
Is it possible the phone is stuck thinking there's a cable plugged in and that's why I can't 3-button boot to recovery? Seems like I've read about other people having connector issues. Does this sound plausible? And if so, what's the best remedy?
tone_la said:
It does the same thing whether the USB cable is plugged in or not. However, you gave me an idea...
This phone has been sitting in the drawer for a few months since I got my GNex. When I charged it up, after unplugging the charger the icon stayed with a "plug" symbol on the notify bar as if it was still connected to the charger.
Is it possible the phone is stuck thinking there's a cable plugged in and that's why I can't 3-button boot to recovery? Seems like I've read about other people having connector issues. Does this sound plausible? And if so, what's the best remedy?
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A simple Google search is the best remedy. This is one of the most asked questions on this forum.
tone_la said:
It does the same thing whether the USB cable is plugged in or not. However, you gave me an idea...
This phone has been sitting in the drawer for a few months since I got my GNex. When I charged it up, after unplugging the charger the icon stayed with a "plug" symbol on the notify bar as if it was still connected to the charger.
Is it possible the phone is stuck thinking there's a cable plugged in and that's why I can't 3-button boot to recovery? Seems like I've read about other people having connector issues. Does this sound plausible? And if so, what's the best remedy?
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Could be...Sounds like a symptom of bad or dirty usb port. Try cleaning gently with tooth brush and rubbing alcohol. Dry with canned air if you have some.
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Phalanx7621 said:
A simple Google search is the best remedy. This is one of the most asked questions on this forum.
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I've tried very hard to not "waste" anyone's time by doing my research, searching, and thinking; BEFORE posting. My question above is not so much "how" to clean the port, but "does this symptom I'm experiencing sound like a 'bad port' issue?". Believe me, I've done tons of searching to try to solve this problem before posting so that I can be worthy of receiving assistance.
And to the guy who says, "don't use the term brick". Sorry I said "Apparent brick"; just looking for some neighborly help to get my phone working again. At any rate, I very much appreciate any advice to help me get this fixed.
Trying hard to keep the forum clean and think for myself when possible!
dandrumheller said:
Could be...Sounds like a symptom of bad or dirty usb port. Try cleaning gently with tooth brush and rubbing alcohol. Dry with canned air if you have some.
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Thanks so much for this post, I will do this and post again with the results. Much appreciated!
tone_la said:
Thanks so much for this post, I will do this and post again with the results. Much appreciated!
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I should elaborate a little for safety's sake - probably a no brainer, but in case - TAKE YOUR BATTERY OUT BEFORE CLEANING THE PORT. Don't know if it matters or not, but I wouldn't want you to short stuff during cleaning - rubbing alcohol IS part water.
Adb wait-for-device reboot recovery
Plug in your phone and let it attempt to boot. If you need adb, use the link in my signature for adb portable. It includes batch files to reboot to download or recovery modes.
This issues the reboot command if at any point in the boot process your phone is detected.
You might want to install the android sdk and ensure you have the nexus drivers installed.
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Red_81 said:
Adb wait-for-device reboot recovery
Plug in your phone and let it attempt to boot. If you need adb, use the link in my signature for adb portable. It includes batch files to reboot to download or recovery modes.
This issues the reboot command if at any point in the boot process your phone is detected.
You might want to install the android sdk and ensure you have the nexus drivers installed.
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Well, I cleaned the heck out of the USB port with rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush, followed by a thorough drying with compressed air. Yes, battery removed during the process; thanks for that! Unfortunately, same exact symptom. Only goes into DL mode and boot loop.
I'll now try your portable adb suggestion and see if I can get a connection.
Does anyone else have any thoughts on what may have gone wrong and/or anything I can flash via ODIN to fix the issue? Many thanks!
Installed your portable adb and followed your instructions. Ran the recovery_mode batch file and adb initialized (daemon not running, starting daemon...) followed by red text "Waiting for your device to be detected". I already installed the Android SDK yesterday and the following modules are installed: Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, and Google USB Driver
Powered on the phone and after a few seconds the "Rethink Possible" logo showed up and shortly thereafter, I heard the computer beep indicating it connected with the phone. Win7 device manager shows "SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem" under the Modems category.
However, the portable ADB continues to show "Waiting for your device to be detected" and the boot loop continues. Did the same thing in DL mode, same result.
I reinstalled the Samsung I777 driver from Samsung's site. Going to reboot my PC now to see if that makes a difference.
Reboot did not help. Seems like the phone is not being identified as "Android Composite ADB Interface", and therefore ADB cannot see the phone. I've looked for other drivers, but no matter what I've tried, the SGS2 I777 shows as "SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem" under the Modems category in Win7 Device Manger.
Any advice on ADB here? Doing the best I can, but keep running into stops. Thank you
tone_la said:
Reboot did not help. Seems like the phone is not being identified as "Android Composite ADB Interface", and therefore ADB cannot see the phone. I've looked for other drivers, but no matter what I've tried, the SGS2 I777 shows as "SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem" under the Modems category in Win7 Device Manger.
Any advice on ADB here? Doing the best I can, but keep running into stops. Thank you
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Try in Linux? Make yourself an ubuntu live CD and go from there? As long as you have the most current drivers, it should work in Win - unless the problem is a totally hosed USB port??
Tried these? http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-i777-USB-Driver-for-AT-T.shtml
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Try in Linux? Make yourself an ubuntu live CD and go from there? As long as you have the most current drivers, it should work in Win - unless the problem is a totally hosed USB port??
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Why would it work better in Linux? I'm willing to try this, but fairly unfamiliar with Linux.
Phalanx7621 said:
Tried these? http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-i777-USB-Driver-for-AT-T.shtml
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I used the Samsung drivers. Kinda leary of these drivers from softpedia. They download as SETUP.EXE and seem like inauthentic/spyware.
After many many hours of frustration and dead ends, I've finally recovered my phone! YAYYYYY!!!!!
Here's how I got it done...
- No matter what I flashed, I kept getting the boot loop. This was really throwing me for a "loop" when I thought I was flashing standard original Sammy full ROM with ODIN; yet that wasn't enough to recover the phone.
- Something was missing with the boot process, so I started looking for CWM that I could flash via ODIN. Most sites had the zip CWM file, but only a few had the TAR file. Finding a valid file proved more difficult than I thought with all the download sites that went offline for legal reasons. But I did find one!
http://www.mediafire.com/?bjhx33o4viz8tza
The above link is for file name: SGH-I777_ClockworkMod-Recovery_5.0.2.3.tar
- Once I installed the above via ODIN, all of a sudden ADB recognized the phone and I was able to run: ADB REBOOT RECOVERY
It's very possible that the 3-button recovery may have worked too, but when I saw the device show up on ADB, I didn't want to take the chance.
- The device then rebooted and entered RECOVERY mode! FINALLY!!!!
- I then did a factory reset / wipe and rebooted the phone. It came up just fine, NO MORE BOOT LOOP!
Thanks to those who replied to this thread. The responses helped me think hard about what was going wrong and ultimately I dug up a solution.

[Q] Phone soft-bricked, battery dead

After an unsuccessful CWM flashing attempt, my phone it getting the infamous "SECURITY ERROR" message. Now, I tried the offline KDZ method, but like many other JB users, the flashing got stuck at 15%. So, finally I decided to use the online flashing method using the new LG Support Tool. But the sad part is that I am suffering from a low battery issue.
So, does anyone know how to charge a soft bricked Optimus L9?
Any help would be highly appreciated.
I'm just guessing but you could try removing battery for 15-20 sec then inserting it and connecting your phone to charger. If that doesn't work, try installing x and u using fastboot that try same process with removing battery...
You can always use another phone to charge your battery
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If that doesn't work, try installing x and u using fastboot that try same process with removing battery...
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I tried the fastboot method too, but I face a problem while doing it. The OAMP device which shows in the devices manager keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. So then I unplugged the USB and clicked on "show hidden devices" and then installed the drivers by clicking on the OAMP shown there. But when I plug in the USB again, the same reconnecting starts happening. Do you know a solution to this?
You should follow this post...
Connecting and disconnecting of OMAP device is normal, but it is important that it's recognized in device manager...
FINALLY UNBRICKED....
Sincere thanks to all those wonderful people who have made so many tutorials. I failed to do the offline KDZ flash as well as the fastboot method (as I have mentioned above). But anyway, I did unbrick my phone. I flashed using the online method as follows:
Download the latest LG Mobile Support Tool.
Connect your phone in "Software Upgrade" mode (by holding the Vol UP button while connecting the USB).
In the LG Tool, click on "Options > Recovery". Getting the recovery to open is a confusing task. You have to fiddle around with the USB Drivers options a bit.
Now, let the LG Tool do it's magic [In my case, it downloaded a 592MB file]
CAUTION: When the upgrade tool is in it's last stage, the phone will restart at around 93%. When it restarts, you quickly need to press and hold the Vol UP button to again enter the "Software Upgrade" mode, otherwise the upgrade will not succeed and you will get an error. If you get that error message, don't worry, the Tool will tell you how to "RETRY" (don't worry, no file will be downloaded from the internet this time )
REGARDING THE BATTERY ISSUE:
When my phone got bricked it was at around 65%. Now, when I finally unbricked it, I am seeing 83%!! So, either the phone charged when it was connected in the "Software Upgrade" mode, or it charged when I plugged the charger in the wall socket for half an hour. In any case, if your battery is dead (and phone is bricked) try to charge using a wall socket first. When you do this, the phone will automatically switch on and you will again get that sad "SECURITY ERROR" message. Just switch off the phone when you get this. Let the phone be plugged in for some time to let it charge. [NOW I AM NOT SAYING THAT IT WILL CHARGE AS I HAVE MENTIONED THE TWO POSSIBLE WAYS ABOVE, but hey, it's worth a try!] If your phone switches on, good job! Otherwise, try to charge via the USB by connecting to your PC/Laptop by going into "Software Upgrade" mode.
I just hope that the above points will help some unlucky soul who was stuck like me Remember, never give up!
Thanks to all for the tips my optimus was running fine at about 65 percent charged and just shut off. I bought a new battery charged all night in the wall still nothing. I can't get my computer to see it. when i hold power and vol down I can hear the computer make sounds like it recognizes it though
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Thanks to all for the tips my optimus was running fine at about 65 percent charged and just shut off. I bought a new battery charged all night in the wall still nothing. I can't get my computer to see it. when i hold power and vol down I can hear the computer make sounds like it recognizes it though
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Can you enter s/w upgrade mode? ( Press and hold VolumeUP button and insert USB cable into phone )
aod990 said:
Can you enter s/w upgrade mode? ( Press and hold VolumeUP button and insert USB cable into phone )
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I don't think so, just now did it and I can here the computer making sounds like it recognizes it but nothing shows on the phone
p.s. guessing my board went bad, no worries though just first time I ran into something I couldn't fix if the cpu would read it or any software I might have a chance
If you still have warranty you should take your phone to service, if not then try installing fastboot drives and flashing x and u then try offline kdz flash...
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If you still have warranty you should take your phone to service, if not then try installing fastboot drives and flashing x and u then try offline kdz flash...
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well I did the fastboot option i found but not sure if I did it right, I downloaded the omna files but not sure if the right ones but I did get the screen to show a faded out lg symbol not sure if that means anything
Use fastboot from here. You have here how to install fastboot drives. Then follow instructions from this page.
Read instructions carefully and you should be able to successfully unbrick your phone.

LG G3 Security error & red/blue blinking lights

Hi, so i tried to get cyanogenmod working on my g3 earlier yesterday and when i rebooted after installing twrp through the google play store it displayed the lg symbol, then displayed the lg symbol with "Security Error" under the LG, then turns off. I got the phone into recovery mode, then when i try to factory reset it has an lg symbol for about 1 second, then the screen goes black and my notification light blinks red/orange and blue. please help I dont know much about rooting my verizon lg g3 came rooted when i bought it used
Go back to stock
If it were me, the next thing I would try to do, is to get the phone back to 100% stock. Then you will know exactly what you have.
Try this:
Go find the link (I don't have it offhand) for the LG USB drivers and install them.
Plug a compatible USB cable into your PC.
Power off the phone and let it sit for 20 seconds.
With the G3 still off, hold down the volume UP button, and while holding it down, connect the USB cable to the phone.
You should see a "Download" mode displayed on the phone.
If that works, you now have a high percentage of success.
Go find and use the "LG Flash Tool 2014" to flash a pre-Lollipop KDZ file (eg, 12B). Use "CSE" mode, not "Normal" mode.
Thanks, but still no luck
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If it were me, the next thing I would try to do, is to get the phone back to 100% stock. Then you will know exactly what you have.
Try this:
Go find the link (I don't have it offhand) for the LG USB drivers and install them.
Plug a compatible USB cable into your PC.
Power off the phone and let it sit for 20 seconds.
With the G3 still off, hold down the volume UP button, and while holding it down, connect the USB cable to the phone.
You should see a "Download" mode displayed on the phone.
If that works, you now have a high percentage of success.
Go find and use the "LG Flash Tool 2014" to flash a pre-Lollipop KDZ file (eg, 12B). Use "CSE" mode, not "Normal" mode.
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I tried what you said, everything was looking good but then in the final stages of the flashing process it says that it has encountered an error and the only option is to exit. Any other ideas?
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I tried what you said, everything was looking good but then in the final stages of the flashing process it says that it has encountered an error and the only option is to exit. Any other ideas?
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try it again, to make sure it wasnt a fluke fail.
bweN diorD said:
try it again, to make sure it wasnt a fluke fail.
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I tried a few more times still no luck
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I tried a few more times still no luck
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maybe try a different usb 2 port if you have another one. other than that i wont be of much help.
i never bothered to learn the kdz process. the tot process always worked well for me, so i just stuck with it. unfortunately the tot's arent distributed as widely as the kdz on this device.
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I tried a few more times still no luck
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When you say it fails are you only thinking it fails because LG Flash Tool 2014 throws an error dialog up? If so, don't touch the dialog next time. You can move the dialog out of your way if you need to, but don't click any buttons inside the dialog. 99% of the time, if LG Flash Tool 2014 puts an error dialog up, if you just ignore it, it will actually flash your device. This isn't always the case, but literally almost all of the time. When this happens, it can take longer for it to start the actual flash process, so on the VS985, I'd wait 10 minutes before I'd start to worry.
On my VK810 tablet, it's up to 20 minutes.
If this is a different problem altogether: As @bweN diorD said, try another USB 2.0 port. When you put the phone in Download mode, check Device Manager in Windows, look for the LG entry in the Modem section. If this isn't showing up (could take up to 5 or more minutes to load the driver you previously installed, the first time you plug the phone into a different USB port while in Download mode), then you'll have to solve this problem first.
Let us know what the status of things is based on this information.
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maybe try a different usb 2 port if you have another one. other than that i wont be of much help.
i never bothered to learn the kdz process. the tot process always worked well for me, so i just stuck with it. unfortunately the tot's arent distributed as widely as the kdz on this device.
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