Hi folks,
I see this is an extremely long thread,but I would really appreciate it if you could read it through and give a tip or two.Any help is greatly appreciated!
I just bricked an Honor 9,now I have access to fastboot(be able to flash) and recovery(TWRP or stock both OK),but I don't have ERecovery,when trying to go to EREC I stuck into a "ERROR MODE,ATTENTION!PLEASE UPDATE SYSTEM AGAIN" page,with warnings either about boot or recovery in red.I can go into fastboot with USB connected and the key-combo.Both TWRP and fastboot can flawlessly flash anything,I tried ways flashing system and oeminfo but when I boot system I either go into error mode or it first shows a Google logo splash screen(where it should be Honor Powered by Android) then a flowing Android logo(where it should be a Honor logo),and afterwards it reboots to error mode.
Below is my bricking procedure:crying:
I had STF-AL00B201 (EMUI 5.1) with Magisk root and system-less xposed before.Then I saw RR 6.0.0 and can't help wanting to flash it.First I used full package 8.0.0.336 to OTA then went into fastboot to flash.Surprisingly any command except fastboot reboot will not do.Then I updated to Test build B338 to encounter the same issue.
Code:
fastboot erase data
remote:command not allowed
fastboot flash system system.img
remote:sparse flash write failure
It seems as if there is a hidden FRP lock inside.But in Developer Option there is no OEM Unlock.I believed this is true,for:
1) @fl0wfr told me Chinese B321 has OEM Unlock Option.Since previous builds have it,the newer builds might still have it.
2)EMUI 8 includes Google Services,which is useless in China.
So I followed the advice someone told me on Huafans here
http://cn.ui.vmall.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=15241915&page=1&authorid=7879103:Flash STF-L09B360 via FF.After I tried I booted up with a somehow merged system(I did factory reset before boot).Apps like Swipe keyboard and Chrome came up but some Chinese Apps like Huawei Browser is missing.Still I saw the version number unchanged.
Then I was too shocked to do a correct action.I remember using HiSuite to rollback to STF-AL00B201 then I got a broken build number(EMUI 8 Android 7.0) and a broken model(STF).Then I was foolish enough to try the HWOTA re-brand method.When it comes to flashing the B120 files I saw the “update not found“ error on phone.Then it ends up with ERROR MODE.
Here is what I tried to save my phone:
Flashing firmware inside fastboot(succeed but no effect)
Restoring backuped boot in TWRP(it goes to Honor logo but went to error mode before the animation ended.)
Tried to flash oeminfo(and I got the Google and Android mention ed before.)
I haven't tried the full-firmware(two update.app) because I haven't got a SD card as big as 8 GB.But I tried the smaller file,it turned on with Honor splash screen but changed to Google instantly.
I have a unlocked bootloader,and in China it means my warranty is void.I am really desperate.
Thanks in advance.
Can it be a physically damaged memory or just a messed-up one?Even if I should go to the support this will prevent me from being cheated...Thanks
Finally got it fixed today,without paying a cent:highfive:Now on 8.0.0.341 with face unlock!
Short:Use HiSuite's system repair function.
Long:To be updated later due to lack of time now
Firstly, let me quickly outline what I have done.
Unlocked bootloader
Installed TWRP
Installed a ROM. I wasn't happy with it. It was rooted which of course my banking app didn't like. hideSU didn't work, I couldn't remove root so I tried another ROM.
Once installed I reboot and I have stuck in this loop ever since. I cannot get into TWRP. I've gone into fastboot mode multiple times and tried over and over to install TWRP and reboot into it but nothing.
Worse still is the erecovery option to download latest version over wifi just doesn't work, "Getting package info failed".
Another "useful" Huawei feature if the ability to hold vol up and down to auto install a firmware image. Not helpful when I have no ability to put any files on the device in these modes.
Finally, I have no idea what exact version of firmware I need to download. All I know it is a P20 lite and I bought it from the UK.
Can anyone help? I'm literally staring at this brick stuck in eRecovery.
your try to use hwOTA8, this installs 100% all the firmware (I had the same problem as yours).
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Never knew that existed so thanks.
I thought I was finally on the right track but it seems my phone is different from every other one.
I used HWOTA8 and it wants to install TWRP right away. I followed the video instructions and mimicked his movements exactly and when his reboots into TWRP mine does not.
UGH
Hey guys, I've got a very weird problem with my phone which started just after I updated to MIUI 13.. It turns off by itself randomly.
It does it while browsing, texting, etc.. and even when locked. No matter if its charging or on battery. The only situation it doesn't turn off is when playing games, benchmarking or any other heavy task which is very weird as I thought the battery might be on its way out but it doesn't make sense if it works fine with heavy tasks...
The device is 3 months old but recently I replaced the display and the warranty is void now obviously, so I can't use that..
What I tried so far:
- Factory resetting, nothing changed
- Tried with the OEM safe mode, nothing changed
- I downloaded the same update again and flashed it throught the OEM recovery, nothing changed
- I'll try to make a clean install of the ROM when im able to unlock the bootloader which is of course after 7 days
Could it be a hardware issue and.. what it might be? The phone is working absolutely fine besides that random shut off - perfomance is the same, battery life is the same, no freezes ..nothing.
The other issue im experiencing and I've read alot about this is that my touch screen sometimes (rarely) is unresponsive. It just freezes, the phone is alright but I can't press on anything..
If it is software issue, how can I resolve it? Should I clean install the 13.0.4 rom or older?
edit.. i don't think it is actually shutting of but rather the display going black and unresponsive to any buttons as to restart it I must hold the power button more than 10 seconds
And also, I'm new to the forum, sorry if i posted this in the wrong section and excuse my bad english, I'm not a native speaker. Thank you
it's a firmware bug....do clean flash and pray it disappear..do fastboot clean flash
rayman95 said:
it's a firmware bug....do clean flash and pray it disappear..do fastboot clean flash
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Thank you, I'll try when the bootloader is unlocked.. Meanwhile, I'm really worried about this being a result of the screen replacement? Could that be the issue? The screen works absolutely fine, keeps 90hz refresh rate, no glitches or artifacts.. Should I bring the phone back to the shop where I changed the display?
I confirmed that this is indeed a software bug. After factory reset, I kept the mobile data and wifi off so it can't update the apps and for 2 hours there were no signs of the problem UNTIL i turned the WiFi back on, the setup finished, updated the apps and my phone crashed in 10 mins. No idea which app causes this or why, but atleast its not hardware related. I'll try to reflash the 13.0.4 through OTA again and see if the problem persists.. If so, i wont have phone for the next 7 days because of the bootloader lock.. Thanks Xiaomi
ddaniel987 said:
I confirmed that this is indeed a software bug. After factory reset, I kept the mobile data and wifi off so it can't update the apps and for 2 hours there were no signs of the problem UNTIL i turned the WiFi back on, the setup finished, updated the apps and my phone crashed in 10 mins. No idea which app causes this or why, but atleast its not hardware related. I'll try to reflash the 13.0.4 through OTA again and see if the problem persists.. If so, i wont have phone for the next 7 days because of the bootloader lock.. Thanks Xiaomi
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flash with fastboot.. i think it's possible even locked..
Factory default and not restore apk, the problem could be any apk that did not work on miui 13.
Its not possible to flash with fastboot on locked bootloader. I tried several times it just refuses anything. I also couldn't manage to manually sideload OTA rom in recovery and I wouldn't risk it through the updater app because of the crashes..
I left my phone overnight with data turned off and it never crashed again.. I hope this get fixed after the clean flash because I really like MIUI13 and don't want to roll back
Same here. No any response from MIUI yet.
My Weekend is Trash. and my Data broken.
MIUI 13 Lockscreen Crash!
Hello guys, after I got my bootloader unlocked, i tried flashing several ROMs both china and EEA with MiFlash (clean all option) and it still crashes the phone randomly... I don't know what to do anymore. The only time phone can sit turned on without crashing is in fastboot and when booted but plugged in to computer (idk what is this about).. What should I do? I'll try to downgrade to 12.5 EEA stable with Mi Flash but is this clean install or should I do it with twrp?
ddaniel987 said:
Hello guys, after I got my bootloader unlocked, i tried flashing several ROMs both china and EEA with MiFlash (clean all option) and it still crashes the phone randomly... I don't know what to do anymore. The only time phone can sit turned on without crashing is in fastboot and when booted but plugged in to computer (idk what is this about).. What should I do? I'll try to downgrade to 12.5 EEA stable with Mi Flash but is this clean install or should I do it with twrp?
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Fastboot only
Im stuck in bootloop after downgrading to MIUI 12.5 EEA (the version i was on previously before miui13) via fastboot. The phone restarts after the boot logo and no matter which ROM i reflash it doesn't go beyond that.. Any advice? Tried factory resetting after flash but no result
Guys, no matter what I do, i cant bring the phone to life again. It reaches the MI logo, stays there for 10 seconds and screen goes black. I tried flashing EEA, Global, China, many versions all through fastboot. They flash with success, no errors at all but when rebooted it is stuck at the boot logo... Please help! I can still boot to stock recovery/twrp and fastboot. What can I do???
MiFlash log
I just tried the services of the telegram guy who does EDL flash over teamviewer. The flash finished with success but the same problem still persist and not only that, now It goes straight to fastboot without a chance to even boot in recovery...
ddaniel987 said:
I just tried the services of the telegram guy who does EDL flash over teamviewer. The flash finished with success but the same problem still persist and not only that, now It goes straight to fastboot without a chance to even boot in recovery...
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flash a fastboot rom...
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flash a fastboot rom...
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Thats what I did, it never turned on until yesterday. A miracle happened and the phone booted but after 5 mins it crashed again... Wtf might be the problem with it. The only time it doesn't turn off is when its plugged to a computer with switched on debugging. I can't wrap my mind around it, are there any crash logs that I can read? Logcat doesn't show anything in help
please help me. after miui 13 ota update my phone is restarting every 10 seconds.
when it is in homescreen everything is here,but the message from android says update is finishing and automatically it restarts.it is stock rom,no bootloader open,
All original
i have data,that i want to save,but i cant. is there a way ? Maybe from recovery or fastboot or anywhere? But first i need to transfer the data to the laptop
I have the same problem, after doing anything that can make the phone hot if I block it it restarts but if I don't block it it continues to work fine so if you find a solution I would like you to tell me
I gave up on this phone already. Xiaomi quoted me with $250 for new motherboard. F*ck this phone and never buying this chinese crap again
ddaniel987 said:
I gave up on this phone already. Xiaomi quoted me with $250 for new motherboard. F*ck this phone and never buying this chinese crap again
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did you ever tried install Twrp and a custom ROM ?
Hello People,
I was flashing the stock rom using mi flash but the flashing timed out after 2000 seconds. I rebooted the phone to fastboot but it failed and the screen went black. [Reason For Flashing: We lost the pattern lock so i flashed the stock rom and, then twrp, just in case to avoid losing the screen lock. But then i thought of keeping it stock and when i reflashed, the timeout occurred and phone went black]
Since then i have tried many different versions of MiFlash and even MiFlash Pro, however they are not successful due to authentication issues. I took it to the service center as a last resort but they are asking for motherboard replacement which i am not comfortable spending for.
I researched as much as i could and tried QPST flashing as well but learnt that a patched firehorse file is required. And that is not available anywhere on the internet.
I am not sure what options i have now or am i doing something wrong.
Could anyone please help me in reviving my phone?
NOTE:
Bootloader - Unlocked
PC Detects It as: QDLoader 9008
Regards
i will help you. pm me asap
SORRY CAN'T HELP YOU ANYMORE. Got no more credits on my Xiaomi Pro Tool account. If you want a cheap fix then it is your only choice. Anyway try any MiFlash below 2020 to flash stock rom. Good luck.
Try mi flash tool 2.0 by Francesco tescari it may help
Thank you for your replies. I had to get it fixed from a nearby shop who claimed to have some access to GSM Forum. I am not sure which tool they used but the job was done.
I wish a patched firehorse file was available. QPST would have helped in that case.
Thanks again.
bidsar.k said:
Hello People,
I was flashing the stock rom using mi flash but the flashing timed out after 2000 seconds. I rebooted the phone to fastboot but it failed and the screen went black. [Reason For Flashing: We lost the pattern lock so i flashed the stock rom and, then twrp, just in case to avoid losing the screen lock. But then i thought of keeping it stock and when i reflashed, the timeout occurred and phone went black]
Since then i have tried many different versions of MiFlash and even MiFlash Pro, however they are not successful due to authentication issues. I took it to the service center as a last resort but they are asking for motherboard replacement which i am not comfortable spending for.
I researched as much as i could and tried QPST flashing as well but learnt that a patched firehorse file is required. And that is not available anywhere on the internet.
I am not sure what options i have now or am i doing something wrong.
Could anyone please help me in reviving my phone?
NOTE:
Bootloader - Unlocked
PC Detects It as: QDLoader 9008
Regards
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i'm having exact same situtation can anybody help? i got chimera and dftpro
Hello,
1 week ago i was using my xiaomi mi 10 , and of all a sudden it crashed.
since then it is stuck in a bootloop.
The phone was stock, bootloader still locked. i tried to restart with the recovery and in safe mode with no luck. I tried to reboot it via fastboot continue and still no luck.
I replaced the battery and the volume and power on buttons (sometimes they cause shortage).
But still the phone can't boot properly.
Now i know the obvious thing to do is a complete wipe, but there is some data on the phone that i would like to save.
I tried installing the chinese version of mi pc suite, but i can't really do much from there, since my phone is updated to the V13.0.6.0.SJBEUXM, last european version. I was hoping that by updating it i could make it work.
I ask you guys if you know anything that can help me, i cannot install any recovery because the bootloader is still locked, and by unlocking it i will lose all data.
Thank you in advance.