[Verizon] Bricked My GNex

[The_Chief]

Wow Rich, glad you're up & running.

But if you're convinced that Superwipe did in the internal memory, I need to know so I can revise my Guide. No way do I want even ONE more ROM procedure to bork like yours did on account of my instructions.

 

[RichSz]

Wow Rich, glad you're up & running.

But if you're convinced that Superwipe did in the internal memory, I need to know so I can revise my Guide. No way do I want even ONE more ROM procedure to bork like yours did on account of my instructions.

I thought we should debrief.

I didn't use Superwipe in fact I have no idea what that is. I went through wiping the partitions one by one in TWRP. I used factory reset not the other one. I have to admit I found the line I quoted above from your excellent guide a bit confusing. Had to read it several times to make sure I understood it.

TWRP doesn't make it very clear which option does what.

 

[The_Chief]

Thanks Rich.

I have tried to clarify that line with the addition of a couple of words. I would appreciate your input as to whether it's clear(er) now.

I have Superwipe in my Dropbox... if you want, I can give you that link. It prevents the whole inadvertent wiping of internal memory by formatting the four partitions for you

 

[RichSz]

Chief,
I like the edit, it does make it clearer.

 

[trophynuts]

i didn't read all of the posts in this thread but Rich did you end up having to use ADB or was you able to do something through Recovery?

 

[Unforgiven]

i didn't read all of the posts in this thread but Rich did you end up having to use ADB or was you able to do something through Recovery?

Both, he used ADB to push the files to the phone and recover to install them.

 

[trophynuts]

cool. Just wondering. This is a Prime example of why i tell people to not fully rely on toolkits. You really need to know just a little ADB in case these situations happen. ADB is super easy but intimidates people easily.

Glad you all were able to get him going again.

 

[TexDaddy57]

cool. Just wondering. This is a Prime example of why i tell people to not fully rely on toolkits. You really need to know just a little ADB in case these situations happen. ADB is super easy but intimidates people easily.

Glad you all were able to get him going again.

Very intimidated by ADB. Just how does one push a ROM with this method?
I finally read up, face palm...saw the link....Thanks

 

[iowabowtech]

Very intimidated by ADB. Just how does one push a ROM with this method?
I finally read up, face palm...saw the link....Thanks

Do not be intimidated. Adb is a great thing for any Android user and once you have it set up and play around with it for awhile, you will get comfortable using it. If you want to try and have any questions whatsoever, don't be shy. And if you aren't already set up, I might recommend a mini version of the sdk that only utilizes adb & fastboot and leaves out all the other stuff aimed at developers, not the average Joe who wants to interface his phone.

 

[Unforgiven]

I have only used it a time or two but understand the principles enough that in a pinch I could use it.

 

[RichSz]

ADB saved my bacon. It's something everyone installing ROMs should be familiar with.

 

[noahdr]

When I rooted my gnex last year using the adb push commands etc.., I remember thinking just how it was possible people were actually "bricking" their phones. Might just be my ignorance, but unless you hose up a flash of a bootloader, I just don't see how you couldn't fix your issues with ADB. Am I wrong??

 

[trophynuts]

you should be able to fix 99% of your problems with ADB if you had to.

I also recommend the mini sdk. That is what i've always used. Also know that it works great with Mac and Linux too you just have to change the syntax a little but it's no problem at all.

 

[jhawkkw]

When I rooted my gnex last year using the adb push commands etc.., I remember thinking just how it was possible people were actually "bricking" their phones. Might just be my ignorance, but unless you hose up a flash of a bootloader, I just don't see how you couldn't fix your issues with ADB. Am I wrong??

More or less, the only way to brick this device is flash an incompatible bootloader, or erase it in fastboot without flashing a new one and then attempting to reboot.