Just in case, have you used RCM with it? Checked that it could be in RCM mode?
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SkittleDash
TylerFurrison
I don't think the Lite can do RCM mode?
SkittleDash
No it can't. So we can rule that out. Might've hard crashed then. Tried holding the power button for 12 seconds?