Stuck in bootloop, can't get into recovery

[Guest BSAB]

Hi all

Been using VegaComb for a while and I was thinking of going back to Corvus5 for now.

Unfortunately I wasn't really thinking and flashed the Corvus5 WITHOUT wiping the previous ROM.

Now I'm stuck in a bootloop where the Corvus5 bootscreen comes up a couple of times and then just goes back.

Trying to go into recovery (press BACK/POWER+BACK/BACK) doesn't work, it's like it doesn't register (tried it plugged in and not plugged in to the charger and to the computer with a usb cable, no difference)

Any ideas on how to get out of this jam?

Edited June 20, 2011 by BSAB

[Guest dwok]

Just had this myself. Luckily it is actually booted so you can do "adb shell" and then "wipe data". Then "exit" and reboot.

Edit: After this I installed cwm recovery from link below, used the app to boot into cwm, then from cwm menu wiped data again, then installed VegaComb Beta 1.6 from sd card, reboot... result = one more happy happy user :-)

Clockwork recovery 3.0.2.8 [easy install] v3

Edited June 21, 2011 by dwok

[Guest simonta]

Hi all

Been using VegaComb for a while and I was thinking of going back to Corvus5 for now.

Unfortunately I wasn't really thinking and flashed the Corvus5 WITHOUT wiping the previous ROM.

Now I'm stuck in a bootloop where the Corvus5 bootscreen comes up a couple of times and then just goes back.

Trying to go into recovery (press BACK/POWER+BACK/BACK) doesn't work, it's like it doesn't register (tried it plugged in and not plugged in to the charger and to the computer with a usb cable, no difference)

Any ideas on how to get out of this jam?

It's posted about a million times on here. You can always get to recovery. Just keep trying, vary the timing etc.

[Guest Rob Watson]

What works for me is:

a) Power off device (hold power for six seconds) whilst it is charging

:) Once off take out power supply for a few seconds

c) Plug in power supply

d) Plug in USB to pc

e) Try power back button combo

Last three times i tried the above it worked first time. Might be a coincidence but give it a go

Whatever happens just keep trying as it will go into recovery

[Guest BSAB]

Just had this myself. Luckily it is actually booted so you can do "adb shell" and then "wipe data". Then "exit" and reboot.

Edit: After this I installed cwm recovery from link below, used the app to boot into cwm, then from cwm menu wiped data again, then installed VegaComb Beta 1.6 from sd card, reboot... result = one more happy happy user :-)

Clockwork recovery 3.0.2.8 [easy install] v3

Cheers, tried a ton of button combinations but in the end you did the trick, my Vega is back!

[Guest HypoTurtle]

What works for me is:

a) Power off device (hold power for six seconds) whilst it is charging

:) Once off take out power supply for a few seconds

c) Plug in power supply

d) Plug in USB to pc

e) Try power back button combo

Last three times i tried the above it worked first time. Might be a coincidence but give it a go

Whatever happens just keep trying as it will go into recovery

You sir are a genius, I can confirm it's not a coincidence, haven't had to get into recovery for a while but tried to install a 'dodgy' custom ROM.

Tried multiple times to get into recovery - all failed, seen your post and worked first time.