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Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 17:53:46 GMT

I have a 55x8500c Sony Android tv (Asia model),

Previously I had a problem, My tv won't update to any firmware, It was rebooting at 53% exactly everytime when it tries to copy the update file from usb.

I was searching for a solution, So I enabled developer options, and I tried "adb reboot recovery" It didnt enter any recovery, simply it restarted.

Then I tried "adb reboot bootloader" , Now it is stuck, It shows sony logo for a few seconds and the display becomes blank. White led is also not glowing.

It is bricked, Any solution will be very helpful.

Thanks

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 19:49:32 GMT

Hi there

As I mentioned in my PM, i have escalated this to Sony Support for them to contact you. Unless another forum member can assist in the meantime.

Cheers

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Sun, 29 Nov 2015 13:09:48 GMT

I resolved the issue, I connected a USB A to A cable to my computer and entered "fastboot reboot" , It successfully rebooted to the android system.

Thanks

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 23:28:46 GMT

Hi there

Sorry i havent replied sooner. I am really glad that you have managed to resolve the problem. Well done!

Cheers

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

jojodream — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:34:36 GMT

where enter fast reboot.

please help how

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

jojodream — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 10:36:26 GMT

where enter this and how

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:25:08 GMT

@pikachu2, it looks like I'm bricked as well 😞

Would you please let the rest of us know how exactly can one send a "fastboot reboot" command to the TV?

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:13:44 GMT

You must install android sdk in your pc, Follow the instructions here Fastboot guide

In linux and mac you dont need drivers to connect through fastboot mode, Don't know about windows drivers.

once sdk is installed Connect usb cable to the tv, open command prompt Go to \sdk\platform-tools then enter fastboot reboot

Your tv should restart

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:20:18 GMT

@pikachu2, thanks so much for your reply!

I have a mac, so should I simply do it via Terminal? No need to install anything?

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:28:46 GMT

You just have to install android sdk for mac and have a USB A to A cable.

Android sdk link: android sdk

Yes you should enter fastboot command in terminal, Navigate to pathto/sdk/platform-tools

This method restarts your tv if it is stuck in bootloader mode.

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 09:32:30 GMT

Not sure what it is stuck in, it simply doesn't go past a certain stage in the initial setup (manages to get me signed in into my Google account tho - http://i.imgur.com/zAT2hbu.jpg, not sure how I can log off, perhaps this would help?)

Here's a video of a guy experiencing the same loop as me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf9JFNk_ju0

Do you think fastbook will fix this?

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:01:41 GMT

Crap, the "List of devices attached" is empty so it doesn't even see it 😞

I'm quite sure the Developer Tools were enabled on the telly, not sure about the USB Debugging option tho..

Am I doing something wrong? Tried ./adb kill-server + ./adb start-server + ./adb devices

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:46:49 GMT

It is definitely not in fastboot or in adb mode, so It wont work,

It is mostly software related problem, Try removing your LAN cable or switching off wifi when you start your TV.

Have you tried updating the firmware by putting the firmware software in a usb drive? It might work.

You can send a PM to Quinnicus with your problem in detail, maybe he can help you.

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:51:38 GMT

also try removing your TV from your google account and see what happens https://security.google.com/settings/security/activity

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:16:19 GMT

@pikachu2, yes, I've succesfully installed a new firmware, same loop occurs 😕

If I take the LAN cable out, the same loop occurs, albeit a little bit sooner (it doesn't get to "share your location screen").

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:20:23 GMT

@pikachu2, this is actually an awesome idea! The ringer works - https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager

The lock and the reset don't (We could not lock your device. Please try again.), unfortunately 😞 This would've solved my problem! I tried navigating to different pages to make it work, but it refuses. Any idea why?

Can I delete it from the list altogether?

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:30:25 GMT

Try removing account access for your TV from here https://security.google.com/settings/security/activity , It will log you out from your TV.

Once you are logged out from the TV. restart and remove internet connection, then try Factory reset in settings menu.

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:31:57 GMT

@pikachu2, unfortunately it didn't log me out 😞

I feel like crying.

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

pikachu2 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:51:02 GMT

If you have adb debugging on try this command in your pc using USB cable

adb shell recovery --wipe_data

or try putting older firmware in your usb.

Whats your tv model no?

Re: Help , My Android TV got bricked after I issued "adb reboot bootloader"

aoriol — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:26:01 GMT

@pikachu2 it's a KD-55X8005C bought in UK and moved to Moldova. The whole loop thing happened once I've factory resetted it and chose a different language to be able to hook it to the local analogue television since the standard is different from the UK I believe. Now, no matter what language I choose, it's stuck in that damn loop!

I don't think any adb command works - it simply doesn't spot the device via USB -> error: no devices/emulators found