P7P start up loop after web install attempt

newbie24689

I got through "Flash Release" on the web install - everything appeared successful - but now can not boot up. It displays the "bootloader is unlocked" screen; followed by a "Google" display; then returns to the "bootloader is unlocked" screen.

I can not connect to it via windows - device is not found.

I'm guessing I need to remove the battery and do some sort of cold start, unless there's some sort of combination of buttons that'll get me out of the loop?

TIA

mythodical

It may be a cable or USB port issue, which seems to be the common cause of issues like this, but also make sure you've followed all of the prerequisites, including:

Do not use Incognito or other private browsing modes. These modes usually prevent the web installer from having enough storage space to extract the downloaded release.
Ensure you have a working fastboot driver as described under Connecting the phone

newbie24689

mythodical

Thank you for replying, mythodical. I went through the prerequisites successfully, and believe I flashed successfully. I did NOT relock the boot loader (screwup) before rebooting and now can not get beyond the "bootloader is unlocked" screen.
Possibly there is a way to relock the bootloader other than the "fastboot mode" screen which displays, but does not allow me to lock the bootloader?
Perhaps there is a "rescue" command that'll bypass the warning screen?

Schiller

Hey,
You didn't read the installation tutorial to the end.
You need to lock the bootloader after you flashed the OS on you phone.

https://grapheneos.org/install/web#locking-the-bootloader

Maybe this helps, i hope so :)

newbie24689

Schiller

Thanks for the reply, Schiller. Yep..... screwed up. Now looking for a way to "lock and load". :-(

mythodical

newbie24689 If you haven't already done so, try this:

Disconnect the phone from the PC
Power-off the PC and then boot it again
Reconnect the phone to the PC once Windows loads
Attempt the Lock bootloader step again

I have found that Windows can get stuck sometimes and not properly connect to the phone until rebooted.

Schiller

newbie24689
After you flashed your device successfully, just click on "Lock bootloader" it's right under the "Flash release" button.

Then you can lock the bootlader over the volume/power buttons on your phone, like you unlocked it at first you now reverse the steps to lock it

Schiller

newbie24689
Sorry didn't saw your other post,
I think you can flash again the OS on your phone to bypass this.
If your in the fastboot screen, you should be able to navigate back to bootloader over the volume buttons.

But maybe someone with more advice chime in.

newbie24689

Maybe.... progress.

I was unable to bring up the web install options because the Windows OS no longer recognized the device. I eventually stumbled over a "rescue mode" operation using the P7 power/volume up buttons that allowed me to wipe much of the device.
I have just now reattempted to connect to the p7 through the installer and this time windows found the device, so I am repeating the process from the download step. It is now installing the radio, etc.; and appears to be succeeding.
Concern is that it seems to be installing it TWICE. Think I'll go for a walk and wait it out.
If it succeeds, I'll darn well lock the bootloader this time around.
FYI, this was a very useful link: https://krispitech.com/pixel-recovery-mode/

Schiller

newbie24689
I think that's not the case, i flashed multiple devices in the last week and while i was flashing my own phone,my pc got a bluescreen.
Just flashed the OS again and it's working fine with no memory issues.

katemason

In my case I have used USB to USB-C adapter, that prevented detection of the device. I had to unplug the adapter from USB-C cable, rotater 180 degrees and plug USB-C cable into the adapter. This was important in my case, because USB port has the UP side.

newbie24689

katemason

Thank you for the reply, Katemason. I noticed that as well. Having never used a usb-c, I presumed it worked as does the usb-mini connector: only one way to insert, But it actually "clicks in" either way. Yikes. I wonder how many people have had "cable trouble" because of that. Heh, as an IPhone user, there are lots of little things to learn.

newbie24689

Thank you mythodical, Schiller, and Katemason! I got it running this morning. Apparently it has a "recovery" OS that survives, and works to allow connections and flashing no matter how badly you try to break it. NICE.

katemason

@newbie24689 - Well done!