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Installing UT on N5 stuck in boot loop

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      rocket2nfinity @jjconstr
      last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:32

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

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        jjconstr @rocket2nfinity
        last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:33

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

        List of devices attache

        i'll look.

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          jjconstr @rocket2nfinity
          last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:42

          @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?

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            rocket2nfinity @jjconstr
            last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:46

            @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

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              jjconstr @rocket2nfinity
              last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:52

              @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

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                rocket2nfinity @jjconstr
                last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 11:54

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

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                  hammerhead
                  last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 14:28

                  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.

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                    jjconstr @rocket2nfinity
                    last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 17:13

                    @rocket2nfinity will do. Thanks again for the troubleshooting.

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                      jjconstr @hammerhead
                      last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 17:20

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

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                        cela @jjconstr
                        last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 17:28

                         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 😉

                        2x UBported Nexus 5 LG-D821

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                          jjconstr @cela
                          last edited by jjconstr 19 Apr 2020, 19:27

                          @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!

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                            Lakotaubp @jjconstr
                            last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 19:50

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

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                              cela @jjconstr
                              last edited by 19 Apr 2020, 20:28

                              @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.

                              2x UBported Nexus 5 LG-D821

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                                jjconstr @cela
                                last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 07:05

                                @cela
                                Thanks for the tips. They were helpful. I didn't have to check youtube. I used my fingernail to remove the back, took out some screws I didn't need to, lifted the battery connector and then the battery. Putting a new battery in didn't correct the boot loop though. I also poked and prodded the switch to see if it would loosen up and work. No deal. Looks like there is a small pin or shaft that the button pushes on when depressed. It doesn't look like it moves at this point.

                                I appreciate your help!
                                Thank you,
                                jjconstr

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                                  cela @jjconstr
                                  last edited by 20 Apr 2020, 12:41

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

                                  @cela
                                  Thanks for the tips. They were helpful. I didn't have to check youtube. I used my fingernail to remove the back, took out some screws I didn't need to, lifted the battery connector and then the battery. Putting a new battery in didn't correct the boot loop though. I also poked and prodded the switch to see if it would loosen up and work. No deal. Looks like there is a small pin or shaft that the button pushes on when depressed. It doesn't look like it moves at this point.

                                  I appreciate your help!
                                  Thank you,
                                  jjconstr

                                  I guess I was one of lucky 1% that swapping out the battery worked for.

                                  Careful with the hot gun and shield any parts that might melt when you swap the switch, those switches are so tiny good luck.

                                  2x UBported Nexus 5 LG-D821

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