Why does vivo become bricked? ——In-depth analysis of recent hot topics
Recently, the issue of vivo mobile phones becoming bricked has triggered heated discussions on major social platforms and technology forums. Many users have reported that their vivo phones suddenly cannot be turned on or even become "bricked" after system updates or operations. How does this phenomenon occur? This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days and conduct a structured analysis from multiple perspectives such as technology, operations, and manufacturer policies.
1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)
| Platform | Related topic popularity | Feedback on main issues |
|---|---|---|
| 123,000 discussions | Black screen and repeated restarts after system update | |
| Zhihu | 5600+answers | Root operation leads to bricking and after-sales disputes |
| Station B | 230+ related videos | Flash tutorial tutorial rollover case |
| Tieba | 12,000 posts | Third-party ROM compatibility issues |
2. Three major reasons why vivo becomes bricked
1. System update failed
Some users reported that system files were damaged due to network interruption or insufficient battery during OTA upgrade. Vivo's Funtouch OS and OriginOS use a partition update mechanism. If the writing process is interrupted, it may directly lead to startup failure.
2. Third-party operational risks
| Operation type | risk probability | typical consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Root permission acquisition | High (about 35%) | Loss of warranty, system crash |
| Flash unofficial ROM | Extremely high (60%+) | Baseband lost, hardware lock triggered |
| Accidentally deleted system files | Medium (20%) | infinite restart |
3. Chain reaction of hardware failure
In a few cases, motherboard failure or memory chip damage will manifest as a "bricked" state. Some vivo models use an encrypted font design. Damage to the hardware may cause the system to be unable to read key data.
3. Solutions and Manufacturer’s Response
vivo has officially issued an announcement advising users:
- Priority passrecovery modeReinstall the system (need to back up in advance)
- Avoid using non-original chargers for upgrades
- After-sales policy adjustment: Starting from November 2023, Root equipment can still be repaired for a fee
4. Focus of User Disputes
The dispute mainly focuses on after-sales policies:
| opinion camp | Proportion | representative speech |
|---|---|---|
| Support strict testing by manufacturers | 42% | “You should bear the risk if you mess with your phone” |
| Request to relax warranty restrictions | 58% | "If it is caused by a system update, it should be repaired for free." |
Summary
The essence of vivo phone bricking problem is the contradiction between software protection mechanism and user freedom of operation. It is recommended that ordinary users stick to the official system, while advanced players need to fully understand the risks. Vivo has currently piloted it on the X90 seriesDual system backupfunction may be able to fundamentally reduce such problems in the future.
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