Nokia Lumia 520 Error: Unable to find bootable option

Anonymous
2014-05-27T02:14:49+00:00

My Nokia Lumia 520 unexpectadly shut down and reebotted as i proceeded to pause my music. now the only reaction i reiceve from it is a black screen which says Error: Unable to find bootable option. Press any key to shut down.

if anyone has only proven solutions in fixing this issue, please let me know.

Thanks.

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Anonymous
2014-12-30T12:28:20+00:00

Hi,

The "Unable to find bootable option" is comparable to a defective hard drive in a computer: It will still do the initial start-up and then be unable to do any more. The recovery tool still recognizes the phone when connected, but is unable to install the operating system in the phone when it comes to that. Again comparable to booting a PC on the install DVD and then be unable to complete the install.

The phone needs mechanical repair. If it is out of warranty, then is is also beyond economical repair, unfortunately.

If it is still in warranty, then please consult the point of sale.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-05-27T04:33:09+00:00

    I agree with farby. I could successfuly flash such a phone with Software Recovery Tool, myself.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-31T17:00:49+00:00

    I have the same problem and the nokia software recovery doesnt work on it (device not supported), even though it made me wait two hours because it downloaded a lot of stuff it wasnt then able to install

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-03T11:22:22+00:00

    Hi, E_it.

    Welcome to the Nokia Support Discussions! 

    To verify, you're getting the error message "device not supported" when you've tried using the Nokia Software Recovery Tool (NSRT), is that right? If you're using a Lumia phone, the NSRT should work as your phone is supported by it. You can try un-installing the NSRT, restart your PC, & then install it again. Try rebooting your phone before you connect it back to your PC. Do that by pressing and holding the power and volume down keys simultaneously for 10-15 seconds. Release the keys and then the phone will restart. By the way, make sure that you are using the USB cable that came with your phone. If not available, use at least a compatible one. 

    Let us know how it will go.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-08-23T13:11:32+00:00

    While going through the process of installing software through nokia software recovery tool , does the licensing agreement has to do anything important regarding installation ?

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