Recent content by Chris Hom

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    Nexus 5: Problems & Issues

    As to #2 From what I have encountered, generally that is a recovery error. Your recovery is not properly installed. Try getting your recovery.IMG file off of googles dev site. Generally this will be under the update you have, 5.0, 5.1 etc. Download the entire folder and in there will be a zip...
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    [GUIDE] Nexus 7 - Factory Image Restore

    Try renaming the bootloader to something simple. Like bootloader. Also make sure its the only bootloader IMG in your folder. For ease of use I always rename the main folder to something like android 5.1 Hammerhead and rename all the other files in that something simple. This means you generally...
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    [GUIDE] Nexus 7 - Factory Image Restore

    Boot your device into the bootloader. With the power off, hold the power and volume down buttons ( I do believe that is correct for the nex 7 ). Then run your scripts via command line with fastboot scripts. "Fastboot flash system system.img" etc. Anyone coming across issues flashing and failing...
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    [GUIDE] Nexus 7 - Factory Image Restore

    I would personally try doing a factory reset, re-enable developer options, re-enable debugging via usb and try the command again.
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    [GUIDE] Nexus 7 - Factory Image Restore

    You have to unlock the bootloader. If you have the adb drivers installed system wide great. Just type in, in command prompt: fastboot oem unlock Now for this to work, you need to have the drivers installed on your computer for the device, have the necessary adb and fastboot commands either in...
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    [GUIDE] Nexus 7 - Factory Image Restore

    I see alot of people lately having issues with the nexus lineups not updating correctly. Many times it displays errors such as "cannot open boot.img" etc. Generally speaking I have found this to be problematic, but have found a solution and since while browsing these forums gave me the answer, I...