Eli Porter
Newbie
Just watch this video I recorded with my crappy ass camera. The audio explains everything.
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Help Nexus 5X Crashes then, then doesn't reboot properly
- Thread starter Eli Porter
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Eli Porter
Newbie
UPDATE: I has started to restart after failing to boot, but doesn't get past Google animation in the video.
muppetalert1
Lurker
Make sure your device’s screen is on, then press & hold the Power button.In the box that opens, touch & hold Power off .You’ll see a “Reboot to safe mode” box. Touch Ok.Your device will start up in safe mode. Try using your device normally. Remember, you won’t be able to use any installed apps.
Eli Porter
Newbie
Can't, I can't boot into the operating system.
muppetalert1
Lurker
Is it stuck at the Google logo screen, did you root the device, if so make sure the device is backup
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Volume down button, then press and hold the Power button at the same time until the phone turns on. Release both keys when it does.
Press the Volume down button twice to highlight 'Recovery mode.'
Press the Power button to start recovery mode. An Android robot with a red exclamation mark will display.
While holding down the Power button, press and release the Volume up button. The 'Android system recovery' menu will display. Release Power when it does.
Use the volume buttons to scroll to 'Wipe data/factory reset,' then press the Power button to select it.
Scroll down to "Yes - erase all user data," then press the Power button to select it.
Once the reset is complete, press the Power button to select Reboot system now
Turn off the device.
Press and hold the Volume down button, then press and hold the Power button at the same time until the phone turns on. Release both keys when it does.
Press the Volume down button twice to highlight 'Recovery mode.'
Press the Power button to start recovery mode. An Android robot with a red exclamation mark will display.
While holding down the Power button, press and release the Volume up button. The 'Android system recovery' menu will display. Release Power when it does.
Use the volume buttons to scroll to 'Wipe data/factory reset,' then press the Power button to select it.
Scroll down to "Yes - erase all user data," then press the Power button to select it.
Once the reset is complete, press the Power button to select Reboot system now
Eli Porter
Newbie
I wasn't able to fix to fix it, I used the LGUP you can restore the firmware even the firmware is locked and without root. Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/help/req-help-to-unbrick-t3251740
Eli Porter
Newbie
Also, I used my warranty to get a new phone, it arrived today. B.T.W You can be honest with the tech support and tell them you used a restore tool only for phone carrier use, they don't care.
Mrohrn
Newbie
yeah i can get a new phone too but seems the problem is software even if google like to say it is Hardware, i have gotten my phone to boot up a couple times... thereby i can say so!
I will try to root/flash it to latest version marshmallow once i manage to boot it again.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions
I will try to root/flash it to latest version marshmallow once i manage to boot it again.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions
SiempreTuna
Android Expert
Funnily enough, I read a story in the press about this issue this morning. Apparently, LG are blaming 7.0 and Google are .. unsure, but having problems with other phones and 7.0.
Sounds like the solution is to revert to Marshmallow .. though I have no idea how you would do that ..
Sounds like the solution is to revert to Marshmallow .. though I have no idea how you would do that ..
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Mrohrn
Newbie
Yeah it is a joke that they blame each other!
but how to change root / flash the device can be done like this:
or follow these instructions:
section under the flashing instructions https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions
but how to change root / flash the device can be done like this:
or follow these instructions:
section under the flashing instructions https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#instructions
exninja
Android Enthusiast
Yes, use that link. You don't need root access to flash to a previous version.
Mrohrn
Newbie
What do you mean?
I had the same problem. I took the phone out of my pocket one day and it was mysteriously powered down. When I tried to reboot the phone it would get to the Google logo like in the OP's video and then it would shut down again. Booting in safe mode had the same result.
I called the Nexus help line and they walked me through their trouble shooting script which didn't do anything. Then they connected me to LG who offered to repair the phone if I sent it in. Not a great solution for me. So I called Amazon as I had bought the phone there about 10 months prior. After some convincing, they offered to take the phone back and refund me all my money.
Since I was able to get a refund, I ordered a Pixel which so far seems like a far superior phone. If you don't mind the larger price tag, I highly recommend making the jump.
I called the Nexus help line and they walked me through their trouble shooting script which didn't do anything. Then they connected me to LG who offered to repair the phone if I sent it in. Not a great solution for me. So I called Amazon as I had bought the phone there about 10 months prior. After some convincing, they offered to take the phone back and refund me all my money.
Since I was able to get a refund, I ordered a Pixel which so far seems like a far superior phone. If you don't mind the larger price tag, I highly recommend making the jump.
Eli Porter
Newbie
I got the same problem on my new 5x it would boot and say it's at 2% when it was really at 30%, sometimes I would let me just stay at 1% for 30ish minutes. I ended up just rebooting it a bunch until I got to the charger. I left it charging overnight and in the morning it seemed to have fixed itself.