[Q] (Q) Bricked Phone

[jtadak]

Could somebody please explain why flashing a ROM (AOKP) on this kernel/recovery would brick my phone? I'm not blaming anyone but myself, but I just really don't want to go through it again. My problem is I thought being on Agats kernel I would be safe. But obviously I was wrong. Yes I know, FAIL. At least I got some good years in before popping my brick cherry. :laugh:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879381

 

[g_ding84]

Could somebody please explain why flashing a ROM on this kernal/recovery would brick my phone? I'm not blaming anyone but myself, but I just really don't want to go through it again. My problem is I thought being on Agats kernel I would be safe. But obviously I was wrong. Yes I know, FAIL. At least I got some good years in before popping my brick cherry. :laugh:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879381

Well, All flashing involves risk. I have flashed many times from that kernel/recovery. What were you flashing? (ROM / KERNEL) did it have the update script binary call for eMMC_format_all comand? Sorry to hear that you bricked.

 

[jtadak]

Well, All flashing involves risk. I have flashed many times from that kernel/recovery. What were you flashing? (ROM / KERNEL) did it have the update script binary call for eMMC_format_all comand? Sorry to hear that you bricked.

I know it's risky, but I mean not like that. Followed instuctions and flashed per instructions like always. I was flashing AOKP. But would it matter what I was flashing, or where I'm flashing from? I do not know if it had any updates. I guess I had hoped if it was unsafe, or "risky" it would have been in the OP. I'm just trying to figure out what the heck I'm missing here. Thanks, I'll be getting a new one $35 so it's not horrible.

 

[g_ding84]

I know it's risky, but I mean not like that. Followed instuctions and flashed per instructions like always. I was flashing AOKP. But would it matter what I was flashing, or where I'm flashing from? I do not know if it had any updates. I guess I had hoped if it was unsafe, or "risky" it would have been in the OP. I'm just trying to figure out what the heck I'm missing here. Thanks, I'll be getting a new one $35 so it's not horrible.

Your not the first person that has bricked from that combo. I have never had any issues with agats or any other "safe" kernel. Vanberge had the same issue.

link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912529&highlight=brick

 

[jtadak]

Your not the first person that has bricked from that combo. I have never had any issues with agats or any other "safe" kernel. Vanberge had the same issue.

link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1912529&highlight=brick

Thanks. Wow, I sure wish I came accross that sooner. Haha, oh well. It's how it goes. I just read that whole thread and posted my brick as well to maybe help develop some more awareness. It's el29 from here on out no matter what. Sheesh.

 

[g_ding84]

Thanks. Wow, I sure wish I came accross that sooner. Haha, oh well. It's how it goes. I just read that whole thread and posted my brick as well to maybe help develop some more awareness. It's el29 from here on out no matter what. Sheesh.

Thats what I do, unless it TW ICS to TW ICS.

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[jtadak]

So you don't want to EL29 when flashing from TW ICS to TW ICS? Haven't heard that one...

 

[garwynn]

So you don't want to EL29 when flashing from TW ICS to TW ICS? Haven't heard that one...

Can you guys send me a link to the AOKP build you tried? Think we may want to ask someone to test update-binary and see if the problem lies in there.

 

[BluesRulez]

Can you guys send me a link to the AOKP build you tried? Think we may want to ask someone to test update-binary and see if the problem lies in there.

I believe it is this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881046

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[g_ding84]

So you don't want to EL29 when flashing from TW ICS to TW ICS? Haven't heard that one...

The main thing is do what your comfortable with. You can do either of them. But i keep a copy of el29 direct boot kernel on my sd card.

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[jtadak]

I believe it is this one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881046

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That's the one...

 

[jtadak]

The main thing is do what your comfortable with. You can do either of them. But i keep a copy of el29 direct boot kernel on my sd card.

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Yes, so do I. I just didn't here :laugh: So you use CWM to flash TW ICS to TW ICS?

 

[patrao_n]

I use the el26 kernel or I use chris41g's twrp kernelor even his cwm kernel. They will overwrite the updater binaries using its own. However some zips will not like it and abort. Its safe as hell though. El26 is the first choice though

sent from my BAD A$$ Epic touch

 

[jtadak]

Well went down to Sprint. $35 and getting a new phone Friday most likely. Could be worse I guess.