Nokia lumia 520 error unable to find a bootable option

pls help as lost all my apps and contacts it turned on fine then last week I should add so lol I installed a update however yesterday it wouldn't let me access any messages or calls just kept turning to home screen arrrrgghh xmas day lol then it just turned
off and displayed this message at top off the screen{ERROR Unable to find a bootable option. Press A\any key to shut down all my contacts banking pdfs and photos were on this phone can a\ny one help me by telling me what to do................

Unfortunately the phone is DOA. The memory chip that stores the boot information and OS went bad. I'd suggest you contact Nokia support over VZW to get a replacement. Phone us - Nokia - USA

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My phone was working perfectly, and then all of a sudden it began to perform slowly.
And so, I shut the phone off.
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Why has this happened to my phone, and what is the remedy?

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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.

Hi, srikanth93.
If you are pertaining to Lumia phones that has the Windows Phone 8.1 software, yes, those are supported by the Nokia Software Recovery Tool. You can verify this info here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-ph/mobile/support/product/lumia520/faq/?action=singleTopic&topic=FA14298.... If the recovery tool is installed on your computer & it's still not recognizing your phone, try to uninstall it and install again. By the way, have you tried coordinating this with a different Nokia Care Point for a second opinion?
Note that the link will direct you to the local support page of the Philippines. If you're from a different location, go here: http://www.microsoft.com/en/mobile/support/locations/.
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Nokia Lumia 620 "Error: Unable to find bootable op...

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I'm in need of some help with my Nokia Lumia 620. It is 21 months old. It was running on Lumia Denim (WindowsPhone8 (8.10.14219) according to the Hardware/Software Info on my account on windowsphone.com)
Today the screen suddenly went black when I tried to open the email app and started to display the message "Error: Unable to find bootable option. Press any key to shutdown"
I have tried removing the battery and replacing it after ten mins. I still get the error.
I have tried removing the battery and sim card and replacing the battery after ten mins. Still no joy.
I have tried to perform a HARD reset. This doesn't work as as soon as the power button vibrates and I press the volume down button the phone shuts down, the exclamation mark never appears.
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Hi, deffers90. Welcome to Microsoft Mobile Community. Since all the possible troubleshooting steps didn't help, consider sending the phone to our Care Points for assessment as suggested by @93tid. Everything will be deleted once the phone undergoes repair. To look for the nearest Care Points within your area, see: Local support. Keep us posted.

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My 1020 no longer wants to boot up and stops with the above error code. I have tried the lumia software recovery tool which after an hour and half of downloading software for the 1020 says , my phone is not supported. Oh how spiffing.. I have tried as mentioned in some of the support messages of uninstaling the software, restarting the pc, reinstalling the software, and after a further 90 minutes of downloading the software, nothing. i have tried doing the hard reset with the buttons but I cant get through it without the error coming up.
What I just want to know is, am I wasting my time with the software recovery tool? Is it location dependent? I am in the UK. The software recovery tool knows its a 1020. Should I just get the main board replaced? As far as I can see I have yet to see anybody sucessfully use the Lumia Software recovery tool. Is my lumia 1020 toast? I have tried disconnecting its battery for 10 minutes that didnt do anything either.
Any constructive help would be wonderful. Its only a year and a bit old. And no I didnt have insurance as I thought paying over £40 a month was enough. By the way downloading 1.53gigs and waiting the best part of 2 hours to be told within seconds of trying to install the software that phone is not supported is frankly rather dissapointing. I had a few other choice words but we have to be polite do we not.
How come the software recovery tool knows everything about my phone goes off to get the software for it then says its not supported. Whats the point in that?
Kenneth.
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Yep I know about the warranty, which it was out of. All I did was replace the screen a few months ago. It was suggested I turn off the phone for 10 minutes, I was dubious about this but gave it a go any way. After the disappointing behavior of the 'recovery tool' and the lack of online help I would try any thing. I am even considering a main board transplant from a damaged phone. However I will give your idea of a discharged phone a go. Thank you.
Using the Lumia software recovery tool 5.0.0 seems to be a waste of time. After waiting up 2 two hours to download the software it says the phone is not supported. A former flagship phone and its not supported, stunning.. Even completely draining the battery as suggested does nothing. Any other ideas for those whose wonderful Nokia experience has just crashed and burned?
By the way, the phone in its current state is a brick, I have nothing to lose by trying something.
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I have a Nokia 625 that will not boot. I only have this error message after the nokia logo :
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Thank for your reply. Too bad there are no DIY fix.
Do you have any idea what is the official warranty policy on broken cristal? Or perhaps somebody from MS or Nokia can clarify. The screen and touch are fully funcionnal, to me it seems harsh to deny warranty because the cristal is broken.
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My 822 now says, "ERROR: Unable to find bootable option. Press any key to shut down."
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Before you ask, the phone is in perfect condition otherwise. Never dropped. Never seen even a drop of water (or any other liquid).
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bjurstrs,
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