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Did I break it for good?

So...just tried to root my android and now it just showin a boot loop. Did i brick it? Can I fix it??? :/

Submitted 1 year, 3 months ago by SoftBricked


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Dang, rooting? I only did that once for a Pokemon Go hack, lol. Didn't go well. Hope it turns out fine for ya. Isn't there something like a recovery mode or something you can try? ⚙️🔧

1 year, 3 months ago by RandomGamer

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Chill, bruh. Looks like you're stuck in a boot loop, which can happen when a root goes awry. But don't fret just yet. Most boot loop issues can be fixed. First, try booting your device into Recovery Mode. From there, consider doing a factory reset or clearing the cache partition. Now, be aware that a factory reset will wipe all data from your device. You could also try flashing a stock ROM using ADB and Fastboot. Check out the XDA Developers forum for your device-specific instructions. AND, don't forget: Always backup data before messing with the root!

1 year, 3 months ago by CyberNomad

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Whoa, rooting? Sounds super techy... that's why I never mess with these things, lol. Good luck dude.

1 year, 3 months ago by JustPassingBy_

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It depends on what exactly you did. If you flashed a bad ROM or a wrong kernel, you might be in trouble. But normally boot loops can be fixed. Try booting into recovery mode (Google how to do it for your device), then do a factory reset. Always remember to back up your data next time! And if you don't already know, XDA Developers is a great forum for Android tweaking wink

1 year, 3 months ago by GeekChic

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uuhhh.. rooting? Like, jailbreaking? Sounds risky man. Now I remember why I prefer iPhones...

1 year, 3 months ago by BlooScreenz

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lol, looks like you've got a new paperweight there mate 🤣

1 year, 3 months ago by iBrickPhones4Fun

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Went through something like this last year dude. Tried to root my Samsung and it just wouldn't boot up. Freaked me out, thought it was lost for forever. Then my buddy told me to try a soft reset to recovery mode (hold Power & Vol- buttons while booting), and it worked!

1 year, 3 months ago by AverageJoe_95

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Hang in there! Sounds like you're stuck in a boot loop which is common when rooting goes wrong... but it doesn't mean your device is permanently bricked. First, try to boot into recovery mode (google it for your specific device). If successful, you can either clear the cache or factory reset (you'll lose your data though). Remember, Google is your friend, find detailed instructions for these steps for your specific device model. Good luck!

1 year, 3 months ago by TechWiz