Can't get into recovery mode

**ej.rosenzweig** · 07-26-2012, 11:42 PM

For no apparent reason, my password on my new Nexus 7 is not working. By pressing Power, volume up and volume down, I get the option to go into recovery mode, however, after selecting recovery mode, as soon as I push the power button I immediately get the Google logo which stays there indefinitely. Only after pushing the power button multiple times the device will power back on normally, prompting me for the password again.

If I try again and select the restart bootloader option, it just comes back to the android on his back and the same selections, Restart Bootloader, Recovery mode, power off and start.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

**setluky** · 07-27-2012, 11:57 PM

hi!

I have exactely the same problem,do you find something?

**Irvgotti** · 07-27-2012, 11:59 PM

Are you rooted?

**betachains** · 07-28-2012, 12:04 AM

Yeah, it is well-known problem. One way around it is to plug the N7 to a computer via the USB cable and do it all again.

But to the OP: I'm not sure why going into recovery would help you, unless you Nandroid.

**ej.rosenzweig** · 07-28-2012, 12:04 AM

Not rooted. Luckily I had hooked it up to my corporate account and was able to remotely wipe the device otherwise I'd still be stuck as I've looked everywhere and can't find a solution.

Seems like a bug to me. Good luck.

**ej.rosenzweig** · 07-28-2012, 12:06 AM

I had tried that and while my computer recognized the Device I couldn't see any files or any properties. How do you reset via USB?

**Irvgotti** · 07-28-2012, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by ej.rosenzweig

I had tried that and while my computer recognized the Device I couldn't see any files or any properties. How do you reset via USB?

There is a post about using the factory image to get it back to out of the box settings. Look in the rooting-hacking threads it should be a sticky

**betachains** · 07-28-2012, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by ej.rosenzweig

I had tried that and while my computer recognized the Device I couldn't see any files or any properties. How do you reset via USB?

You just do Power+VolumeDown on the N7, but just with the USB connection to your computer.

**ragnarokx** · 07-28-2012, 02:47 AM

If you're rooted, download Quick Boot from the Play Store. It's free, and will automatically reboot into recovery for you.

**setluky** · 07-28-2012, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by betachains

You just do Power+VolumeDown on the N7, but just with the USB connection to your computer.

thank for your reply

When i press power+volumedown with usb cable into computer i get the android on is back but all the button are frozen,i'm enable to choose recouvery mode

**betachains** · 07-28-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by setluky

thank for your reply

When i press power+volumedown with usb cable into computer i get the android on is back but all the button are frozen,i'm enable to choose recouvery mode

I just tried it on my N7 and it worked for me. Does your computer recognize your N7? (Check your Windows Device Manager.)

**zip1212** · 10-16-2012, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by betachains

You just do Power+VolumeDown on the N7, but just with the USB connection to your computer.

the reason i was looking to do this particular function was because i had added the upgrade camera info (480-720) manually and it did not work and i was forced to do recovery ,,,,, 3 times later i learned a couple things ... the 2nd time around i figured out that i do not have to restore all only system was enough and that allows me not to have to reinstall apps either.. i also figured out its better to use zip files then to attempt to program it yourself

luckily i got it all back working and the video output is now at 720. thank you

**efyoiphone** · 10-16-2012, 09:08 PM

Originally Posted by ej.rosenzweig

For no apparent reason, my password on my new Nexus 7 is not working. By pressing Power, volume up and volume down, I get the option to go into recovery mode, however, after selecting recovery mode, as soon as I push the power button I immediately get the Google logo which stays there indefinitely. Only after pushing the power button multiple times the device will power back on normally, prompting me for the password again.

If I try again and select the restart bootloader option, it just comes back to the android on his back and the same selections, Restart Bootloader, Recovery mode, power off and start.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

If you check my topics on my profile I posted about this same issue. User still1 posted a link to his guide in this forum that will walk you through it. I didn't even have to do all the steps to get the computer to recognize the nexus 7. Once it does you will be able to use the hardware buttons to factory reset. Sorry I couldn't just copy/paste the link but the AC app won't let me.

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**iam devil** · 12-16-2012, 01:18 AM

i used root booter.. i am using lg apex US740.. when i select recovery mode.. its freezing at
lg logo..i tried with USB plugged with out plugged.. what should i do??..help me please

**iam devil** · 12-16-2012, 01:20 AM

i used root booter.. i am using lg apex US740.. when i select recovery mode.. its freezing at
lg logo..i tried with USB plugged with out plugged.. what should i do??..help me please..im using rooted android mobile

**Softtail Harley** · 12-22-2012, 05:22 PM

I hope to see an answer here myself! I have no clue what root booting is but I saw nothing about it in the start up manual either. I can't get past the wifi setup screen. There are no icons except the clock & the settings icon (which only opens the volume slide & one other which I don't know what it is). I now have my N7 plugged into my computer with the Android on his back & it is frozen there. I cannot get Start to go or the up & down arrows either. WTH? I am so disgusted.