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
    2017-04-20T07:39:32+00:00

    riper to my mobile nokia lumiya 520 buttebal    Unable to find bootable option

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-01-03T10:53:36+00:00

    the real story that worked for 1020, you need another lumia for this process though, on other lumia (working) try to restore as normally with recovery tool, then after downloading of firmware of working lumia, just after tools says "preparing to flash" which means its going to flash mode disconnect the healthy(working lumia) and plug in the lumia that shows "unable to find a bootable option. press any key to shut down " screen. then it should boot to flash mode and flash the firmware files. It worked on my 1020 i was worried. if any help pm me on fb.com/nischal31

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-10-26T10:25:35+00:00

    Thanks Boss. I found the Repair cost is very High ($30) & Due to decide the Replace the Phone

    Thank you & Regards

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  4. Anonymous
    2016-10-20T14:16:27+00:00

    bro u have to replace your cpu......

    and only this is the solution.....

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