How to unbrick your 6700

link12245 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2007, 04:37 PM

I recently had a problem with my verizon xv6700 where it wouldn't turn on. I could get into bootloader, and the hard reset menu, but as soon as i reset it, it did nothing. The screen was blank, the lights were off, everything (no it wasn't stuck in bootloader mode, and yes i tried a hard reset, and leaving the battery out for a few days with no prevail). I figured i had bricked it. This was right after many failed attempts to update to WM6 on Helmi's page (i kept getting 101, 150, and 120 errors). Well this is what i did to free my device from the clutches of doom!!! (lol)

1. I uninstalled the device using Device manager in Windows.
2. I reinstalled using the Vista RUU files.
3. I set it up in bootloader mode.
4. At this point i tried to load one of Helmi's roms unsuccessfully.(error 101 connection error)
5. Now my device was stuck in bootloader(usually a bad thing, but was this time a very good thing!)
6. I used a bootloader unlock tool(uni_bootloader_exit)
7. I then did a hard reset (reset button + 2soft keys)
8. I tried the same Helmi Rom and it worked!!

I don't know if this was a counidence, but i don't think i'm going to attemt to brick it again. Try this, revise this, just thought i'd share my luck.

thanks
link12245

Drewidian · #2 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 08:18 AM

WOW Thanks for this post. I was freaking out for days trying to find a real solution. I tried everything I even tried the Uni_boot_unlocker, but This sequence saved me!! THANKS A MILLION. I thought I would be forced to upgrade to the 6800 and was dreading having to do that without a real kitchen.

You tha MAN!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by link12245

I recently had a problem with my verizon xv6700 where it wouldn't turn on. I could get into bootloader, and the hard reset menu, but as soon as i reset it, it did nothing. The screen was blank, the lights were off, everything (no it wasn't stuck in bootloader mode, and yes i tried a hard reset, and leaving the battery out for a few days with no prevail). I figured i had bricked it. This was right after many failed attempts to update to WM6 on Helmi's page (i kept getting 101, 150, and 120 errors). Well this is what i did to free my device from the clutches of doom!!! (lol)

1. I uninstalled the device using Device manager in Windows.
2. I reinstalled using the Vista RUU files.
3. I set it up in bootloader mode.
4. At this point i tried to load one of Helmi's roms unsuccessfully.(error 101 connection error)
5. Now my device was stuck in bootloader(usually a bad thing, but was this time a very good thing!)
6. I used a bootloader unlock tool(uni_bootloader_exit)
7. I then did a hard reset (reset button + 2soft keys)
8. I tried the same Helmi Rom and it worked!!

I don't know if this was a counidence, but i don't think i'm going to attemt to brick it again. Try this, revise this, just thought i'd share my luck.

thanks
link12245

Vertigo · #3 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 08:50 AM

I bet your dancing like your avatar? =)

link12245 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 12:25 PM

glad i could help, now just to make this one a sticky. I looked for days for stuff to do to unbrick mine, and found nothing, so this may be something new. even verizon and utstarcom said they had no fix, but for $40 i could send it into them, so they could 'diagnose' it. yeah, right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drewidian

WOW Thanks for this post. I was freaking out for days trying to find a real solution. I tried everything I even tried the Uni_boot_unlocker, but This sequence saved me!! THANKS A MILLION. I thought I would be forced to upgrade to the 6800 and was dreading having to do that without a real kitchen.

You tha MAN!!!

psiphi · #5 (**permalink**) 12-06-2007, 05:05 PM

I found keeping a Non-Vista PC around helps too... I keep getting inconsistant results flashing with a Vista PC... Sometimes it works, sometimes not... XP has worked every time (for me)...

cubanfriday · #6 (**permalink**) 12-24-2007, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by link12245

I recently had a problem with my verizon xv6700 where it wouldn't turn on. I could get into bootloader, and the hard reset menu, but as soon as i reset it, it did nothing. The screen was blank, the lights were off, everything (no it wasn't stuck in bootloader mode, and yes i tried a hard reset, and leaving the battery out for a few days with no prevail). I figured i had bricked it. This was right after many failed attempts to update to WM6 on Helmi's page (i kept getting 101, 150, and 120 errors). Well this is what i did to free my device from the clutches of doom!!! (lol)

1. I uninstalled the device using Device manager in Windows.
2. I reinstalled using the Vista RUU files.
3. I set it up in bootloader mode.
4. At this point i tried to load one of Helmi's roms unsuccessfully.(error 101 connection error)
5. Now my device was stuck in bootloader(usually a bad thing, but was this time a very good thing!)
6. I used a bootloader unlock tool(uni_bootloader_exit)
7. I then did a hard reset (reset button + 2soft keys)
8. I tried the same Helmi Rom and it worked!!

I don't know if this was a counidence, but i don't think i'm going to attemt to brick it again. Try this, revise this, just thought i'd share my luck.

thanks
link12245

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