Reviving Your Lumia: Boot Repair, Un-bricking, Lumia Boot Rescue

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Encountering a bricked Lumia is a cause for concern among users, as they find themselves unable to power off the device or perform any actions. Below, Mytour.vn provides guidance on resolving Lumia bricking issues for general Lumia devices and specifically for Lumia 950. The content aims to alleviate the situation and guide users through the solution.

Bricking prevents users from making any software modifications to default settings provided by hardware manufacturers such as RAM, ROM, CPU. It's categorized into Soft Brick and Hard Brick.

In a previous article, Mytour.vn instructed users on fixing Bricked Oppo devices, enabling users to resolve the issue independently. Similarly, Zenfone faces similar issues, but fixing a bricked Zenfone is more complex and demands additional skills compared to fixing an Oppo device.

Troubleshooting, Fixing Lumia Brick Errors

Bricking isn't exclusive to Lumias; it's a prevalent issue across most smartphones today when users attempt personal interventions to modify settings in the original manufacturer's setup.

General Preparation

- Computer, device cable
- ROM for your Lumia model (downloadable from the official website)
- Tools for repairing a bricked Lumia

To address a bricked Lumia, the initial step is to 'resuscitate - rescue' your device. To do so, you need to download supporting tools, including EmergencyDownloadDriver.msi and Windows Phone Recovery Tool.

+ Download the tool to repair bricked Lumia devices: Here

After downloading, users should proceed to install EmergencyDownloadDriver.msi and Windows Phone Recovery Tool to rectify the aforementioned issue.

Executing Brick Error Repair on Lumia

Phase 1:

- Connect your device to the computer (if the qhsusb_dload driver information appears, you can proceed without paying attention to it). Open CMD as Administrator and navigate to the Program Files (x86)\Microsoft care suite\Windows Phone Recovery Tool folder, then copy the ROM version into that directory.

- From CMD, execute the command: 'thor2 -mode ffureader -ffufile RM914_3058.50000.1425.0001_RETAIL_im_mea3_380_01_446538_prd_signed.ffu -dump_gpt -filedir c:\dump'

- After running the command above, you will receive two files gpt0.bin and gpt1.bin in the C:\dump folder. Your task is to rename the gpt0.bin file to maimage.mbn (including the .mbn extension), and then copy maimage.mbn into the Program Files (x86)\Microsoft care suite\Windows Phone Recovery Tool folder.

- In the Tools/Hex folder, locate the .hex file and copy the corresponding .hex file with the number sequence above into the Program Files (x86)\Microsoft care suite\Windows Phone Recovery Tool folder.

- Execute the command: 'thor2 -mode emergency -hexfile dayso.hex -mbnfile maimage.mbn -orig_gpt'.

Note: Remember to replace dayso.hex with your .hex file name to correspond appropriately. The purpose of this process is to make Lumia display its logo before proceeding to Flash Rom for the device.

Phase 2:

Once the device displays the logo, proceed to Flash Rom using Nokia Care Suite to fix the bricked Lumia.

- Download Nokia PC Suite: Nokia PC Suite

Launch the program and select Product Support Tool For Store 5.0 as shown below to fix the bricked Lumia error.

Select 'Work Offline'

Go to File and choose 'Open Product'

Enter the device code and press Open or Enter, then proceed to select 'Programming' and choose 'Recovery'

Choose the ROM version you prepared earlier.

Wait for notification and proceed:

+ Turn off the phone
+ Connect the cable to the computer, plug the other end into the phone (remember the sequence of steps)
+ Quickly press Retry

The program will display Starting. Your phone will restart and proceed to access the setup program.

Proceed to Flash ROM. The Flash ROM process takes about 5-10 minutes, you need to wait until it completes and receive the notification afterwards.

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Thus, you have successfully fixed your bricked Lumia device. During the process, make sure to carefully follow the steps and read the instructions beforehand. Best wishes for successfully fixing the bricked Lumia!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the initial steps to take when my Lumia device is bricked?

The initial steps to take include downloading the necessary tools, specifically EmergencyDownloadDriver.msi and Windows Phone Recovery Tool. After downloading, install both tools to start addressing the bricking issue.

How can I connect my bricked Lumia to a computer for repairs?

To connect your bricked Lumia, use a device cable to link it to the computer. Ensure the necessary drivers are installed, and then open CMD as Administrator to navigate to the appropriate directory.

Is it necessary to rename the gpt0.bin file during the repair process?

Yes, it is necessary to rename the gpt0.bin file to maimage.mbn. This step is crucial for the command execution in the repair process to proceed correctly.

What is the duration for flashing the ROM on a bricked Lumia?

The flashing process for the ROM on a bricked Lumia typically takes between 5 to 10 minutes. Ensure you follow the prompts until you receive a notification confirming the completion of the process.

Can I fix a bricked Lumia without any prior technical experience?

No, fixing a bricked Lumia requires some technical knowledge and familiarity with using tools like Nokia Care Suite and executing commands in CMD. It's advisable to read the instructions thoroughly before attempting repairs.

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