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    How to restart a failed install

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        Al
        last edited by Al

        I am new to flashing devices, so please explain in simple terms... 🙂

        We tried installing Ubuntu Touch on two different Nexus 5.
        Installing from Mac OS using the UBports installer.
        Worked perfectly on one phone, but one of the installations failed.
        Now what...
        I can not start Ubuntu Touch on the phone, but can get into UBports Recovery.
        But the UBports installer can not see the device when it is in Recovery.
        How to I fix this?

        -I have just installed Linux on a computer, if linux is better for fixing this.

        Al

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          advocatux @Al
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          @Al hi, just put the phone in fastboot mode and try the installation again.

          Please see the following as some sort of checklist that it's convenient to follow usually:

          • Update the device to the latest official stock ROM (via OTA)
          • Optional: Back up your data in that device
          • Check that the device is not encrypted (do a factory reset if needed)
          • Turn on developer mode & USB debugging
          • Install the latest installer on your computer
          • Check out that you have adb and fastboot tools on your computer
          • Be sure you have a good USB cable
          • Start the installer and then plug the phone
          • Follow the on-screen instructions
          • Have patience. The installation takes a while
          • Enjoy your new UT device 🎉

          N.B. Sometimes some installer version - package type combination works better than others

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            advocatux
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            Btw you can find the latest Android official stock ROM for Nexus 5 at https://developers.google.com/android/images#hammerhead

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