How Do I Unbrick My Phone?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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While the differences in how various devices work make it hard to come up with a catch-all solution to unbrick Android, there are four common tricks you can try to get yourself back on track:

Wipe the data, then re-flash a custom ROM

. Disable Xposed mods through . Restore a Nandroid backup.

What causes a bricked phone?

Most of the time a ‘Bricked' phone is actually caused by

someone not reading properly first and not following the instructions correctly

, or by thinking they know better than everyone else and can skip a step or take a shortcut.

What is Bootloop?

Boot Loop Causes

The core problem found in a boot loop is

a miscommunication that prevents the Android operating system from completing its launch

. This can be caused by corrupt app files, faulty installs, viruses, malware and broken system files.

Can rooting brick your phone?

The Risks of Rooting

Android is designed in such a way that

it's hard to break things with a limited user profile

. A superuser, however, can really trash the system by installing the wrong app or making changes to system files. The security model of Android is also compromised when you have root.

How do you fix a bricked Samsung phone?

Press the Power button, Home button and the Volume Down button of your Samsung device and hold all of them. Release only the Power button upon seeing the Android logo appear on the screen. While you are in the recovery mode, select the option that says reboot system now from the main menu and your phone will reboot.

How do I restore my phone from Bootloop?

  1. Remove the Case. If you have a case on your phone, remove it. …
  2. Plug into a Wall Electric Source. Ensure your device has enough power. …
  3. Force Fresh Restart. Press and hold both the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons. …
  4. Try Safe Mode.

Why is my phone not booting up?


Your device might need a soft reset

. On most devices, you can press and hold the “Volume Down” and “Power” buttons simultaneously for about 15 seconds to soft reset.

How do I recover data from Bootloop phone?

  1. Go to Settings > Device> Backup and Reset > LG Backup> Backup and Restore.
  2. Select the files you want to restore.
  3. Click restore to saave your lost data, and then your Android phone will be reboot normally.

Is rooting your phone illegal?


This isn't illegal

. Many Android manufacturers and carriers block the ability to root – what's arguably illegal is the act of circumventing these restrictions. Apple never allows users to jailbreak its devices or install unauthorized software, so jailbreaking is always performed without Apple's authorization.

How do I root my phone manually?

Can we Unroot Android phone?

Any Phone that has only been rooted: If all you've done is root your phone, and stuck with your phone's default version of Android, unrooting should (hopefully) be easy.

You can unroot your phone using an option in the SuperSU app, which will remove root and replace Android's stock recovery

.

What does a bricked Samsung look like?

Determine if your device is indeed hard-bricked.

In hard-bricked condition, your Samsung Galaxy device shows almost no sign of recovery. A hard-bricked device

does not power up or show any vendor logo

. It is basically in off mode.

How do you restore a soft bricked Android phone?

Booting straight into recovery mode is undoubtedly a soft brick error but it also indicates a possible problem with your current ROM. The only option you have to

flash a new ROM to reboot your bricked phone back to its normal functioning

. To flash a new ROM: Firstly, you must root your phone and unlock the Bootloader.

How do I fix Bootloop without recovery?

(Bit tricky to pull off and I managed to do it) Hold down the power button until the screen goes black. Then immediately hold down the volume down and connect to a computer. Once you are in Download Mode disconnect and reconnect the phone to the computer and click the Next button in NOST.

Does factory reset fix Bootloop?

Although the boot loop issue occurs for many reasons,

most issues can be resolved by a factory reset

. Since your operating system cannot run normally, you are unable to complete the factory reset under the Settings app.


Perform a soft reset

A soft reset is the first thing you should try when your Android phone is stuck on the Samsung logo. A soft reset is essentially turning off and on your phone. Hold the Power button until your phone shuts off, wait 30 seconds, and then turn it back on.

How do I boot up in safe mode?

While it's booting up,

hold down the F8 key before the Windows logo appears

. A menu will appear. You can then release the F8 key. Use the arrow keys to highlight Safe Mode (or Safe Mode with Networking if you need to use the Internet to solve your problem), then press Enter.

How do you fix a dead phone that won't turn on?

  1. Unplug the cable from the power charger.
  2. Check that your computer is on and connected to a power source.
  3. Connect your phone to your computer's USB port with the cable that came with your phone.
  4. Wait 10–15 minutes.
  5. Disconnect and reconnect the cable from your phone within 10 seconds.

Why is my phone not starting after reboot?

Charge your phone with its Original charger and reboot after half an hour to get your phone functioning normally again. If your phone is still not booting after trying all the above solutions, we recommend that you

try booting it through Recovery/Fast boot mode

.

Timothy Chehowski
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Timothy Chehowski
Timothy Chehowski is a travel writer and photographer with over 10 years of experience exploring the world. He has visited over 50 countries and has a passion for discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations and hidden gems. Juan's writing and photography have been featured in various travel publications.