Installing UT on N5 stuck in boot loop

rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr if no devices showed up after inputting adb devices it doesn't see it. If a device showed up, type:

adb reboot recovery

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity nstr@Aspire-5733Z:~$ sudo apt install fastboot
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree
Reading state information... Done
The following additional packages will be installed:
android-libbacktrace android-libetc1 android-libf2fs-utils android-libsparse
android-libunwind android-libutils android-libziparchive
android-sdk-platform-tools dmtracedump etc1tool f2fs-tools graphviz
hprof-conv libann0 libcdt5 libcgraph6 libf2fs-format4 libf2fs5 libgts-0.7-5
libgts-bin libgvc6 libgvpr2 liblab-gamut1 libpathplan4 p7zip p7zip-full
sqlite3
Suggested packages:
graphviz-doc p7zip-rar sqlite3-doc
The following NEW packages will be installed:
android-libbacktrace android-libetc1 android-libf2fs-utils android-libsparse
android-libunwind android-libutils android-libziparchive
android-sdk-platform-tools dmtracedump etc1tool f2fs-tools fastboot graphviz
hprof-conv libann0 libcdt5 libcgraph6 libf2fs-format4 libf2fs5 libgts-0.7-5
libgts-bin libgvc6 libgvpr2 liblab-gamut1 libpathplan4 p7zip p7zip-full
sqlite3
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After this operation, 18.7 MB of additional disk space will be used.
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rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr same with fastboot. Which indicates it is your power switch that is bad

rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr yes install fastboot and dependencies

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity What would a 'device showing up" look like?

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity Do I run sudo apt install fastboot a second time?

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity I typed y to continue that second time. I finished.

rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr a bunch of numbers and device name under List of devices attached"

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity said in Installing UT on N5 stuck in boot loop:

List of devices attache

i'll look.

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity if no devices showed up after inputting adb devices it doesn't see it. If a device showed up, type:

adb reboot recovery

Looked for devices, found none. Do I run sudo apt install fastboot or the command for use after no devices are found?

rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr if you tried

adb devices and fastboot devices, the device is not getting far enough to be able to do the adb reboot recovery command. In that case, it is likely your power switch that is the problem

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity Ok, the power switch is on order. I check the videos and go that route when the switch arrives. I bought a hot air gun and a micro solder kit for such an occurrence, so will be good to go. Thanks for troubleshooting it. It was impressive.
Good night,
jjconstr

rocket2nfinity

@jjconstr You're welcome. Ask away if you run into trouble when you do the switch install

hammerhead

After you do the switch install, try

fastboot devices

again.
You should see something like

List of devices attached
01a819eb0c59b252	device

If so, then open ubports-installer and follow the instructions. Select "Select device manually", then "Nexus 5". From here on, install as normal.

jjconstr

@rocket2nfinity will do. Thanks again for the troubleshooting.

jjconstr

@hammerhead Thanks for the commands. Can't wait to run them.

cela

 I have new batteries, does anyone know how difficult they are to replace? Someone said the charge port is a bear. Or might the battery be ok, just need a long term charge?
> Would appreciate any input at all.
> Thanks,
> jjconstr

Did you swap the battery at all? I bought a 2nd Hand Nexus 5 with a boot loop and fixed it by swapping out the battery only and the battery is a lot easier to replace than the power switch. Almost no tools required just fingernails and a small cross head screwdriver. i would try that first, if you haven't already and save the power switch if you need it

jjconstr

@cela Hey! Amazing! I'll try that while waiting for the switch. I have new batteries. Did you need to use heat on the back of the phone to get it loose? I've seen that little guitar pick like thing they use on some phones to loosen the back.
Thank you!
jjconstr

Swapping the battery didn't fix the bootloop. But it was worth a try. Thanks!

Lakotaubp

@jjconstr Take your time and loosen round the battery a bit at a time with, yes something like the guitar pick thing.

cela

@jjconstr Don't apply any heat, the battery is just fixed with the Goldilocks amount of glue, just ease it up gently.
Ifixit is good for tear downs.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Nexus+5+Teardown/19016

hmm.. the forum could do with a hardware fix and repair section.