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[Q] Root required for HTC Sensation XL running ICS 4.0.3, Software Number 2.33.415.1

Hi My Dear Developers, I am in need to root my HTC Sensation XL running ICS 4.0.3, Software Number - 2.33.415.1, H BOOT Version - 1.28.0006
Device Description:
Locked
Runnymede PVT SHIP S-ON
H BOOT - 1.28.0006
Radio - 3831.16.00.27-M
eMMC - BOOT
Apr 24 2012, 18:59:39
Above is my Device Description, Kindly inform me whether you can root this device without unlocking the bootloader. I will be thanful to you in this regard.
Before I was using my HTC Sensation XL rooted in GingerBread, Now after updating ICS, I cannot found the Superuser app. I will pay you if you guide me how to root this ICS or guide me how to go back to the GingerBread. Thank you.
Regards,
Ummar Hathaf

ummarhathaf said:
Hi My Dear Developers, I am in need to root my HTC Sensation XL running ICS 4.0.3, Software Number - 2.33.415.1, H BOOT Version - 1.28.0006
Device Description:
Locked
Runnymede PVT SHIP S-ON
H BOOT - 1.28.0006
Radio - 3831.16.00.27-M
eMMC - BOOT
Apr 24 2012, 18:59:39
Above is my Device Description, Kindly inform me whether you can root this device without unlocking the bootloader. I will be thanful to you in this regard.
Before I was using my HTC Sensation XL rooted in GingerBread, Now after updating ICS, I cannot found the Superuser app. I will pay you if you guide me how to root this ICS or guide me how to go back to the GingerBread. Thank you.
Regards,
Ummar Hathaf
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Unlock bootloader
install this on CWR

See last time I was unlocked my Bootloader and I had installed the CWM Recovery on my HTC Sensation XL. When I was trying to flash the firmware, something went wrong and my phone has bricked. Later that I have given the HTC 300 US Dollars to replace the Main Board. So, Now I dont want to unlock my Bootloader which will void the Warranty. Even we relock the Bootloader also the warranty Void. It will appear as 'Relocked' when we switch on the mobile in Recovery mode. So HTC will not provide any warranty even we relocked the Bootloader.
Hence, I kindly want you to provide me an alternative solution for to get out of this issue. I will be thankful to you in this regard and I will donate you if you wish for to support you for your future developments.

ummarhathaf said:
See last time I was unlocked my Bootloader and I had installed the CWM Recovery on my HTC Sensation XL. When I was trying to flash the firmware, something went wrong and my phone has bricked. Later that I have given the HTC 300 US Dollars to replace the Main Board. So, Now I dont want to unlock my Bootloader which will void the Warranty. Even we relock the Bootloader also the warranty Void. It will appear as 'Relocked' when we switch on the mobile in Recovery mode. So HTC will not provide any warranty even we relocked the Bootloader.
Hence, I kindly want you to provide me an alternative solution for to get out of this issue. I will be thankful to you in this regard and I will donate you if you wish for to support you for your future developments.
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Alternative solution for now is not possible without unlocking bootloader. So there are 2 options. You not flash what so ever, or you flash and there is a risk to brick the phone again

Finally I got root for my HTC Sensation XL by unlocking the Bootloader
Thanks for everyone who has helped me to get the root access for my HTC Sensation XL. After unlocking my Bootloader, I had install the ClockWork Mod Recovery and the Superuser application through CWM Recovery. Thanks for all.

The unlock bootloader method wipe you memory ? Thks
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voileuxcool said:
The unlock bootloader method wipe you memory ? Thks
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I don't think so

voileuxcool said:
The unlock bootloader method wipe you memory ? Thks
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Tried this afternoon on a Sensation XL and yes...unlocking bootloader wiper the memory...

Tks you
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My SD Card is not working on My HTC's Sensation XL after I installed the custom Rom
Today morning I had installed the custom Insanely Cool Sense Rom By Three Muskeeters and the phone was working really fantastic. Lot of improvements like more batter life, good Wi-Fi signals and also the Network radio and the fabulous performance. But later, I have found that my SD card only shows the size of 234KB. I was wondering and I had restarted my Device into Recovery and formatted the SD card which results the SD card cannot be mounted. I tried several times, but no possibilities. Later I restarted my device which doesnt boot into the Android OS. Now, I dont know how to reinstall my Backup ROM which I have with me over the ClockWork Mod Recovery. Because, I dont have the access to my SD Card to copy the Backed up ROM. Now what can I do?
Shall I have to give my mobile to the HTC Service center for repair? or if any other way to remount my SD card. I have tried to format and mount the SD card through CWM Recovery. But it fails.
Can Someone help me how to make my device works again? I will be thankful to you if you help me in this regard.
If I give my device to the HTC Service center, Sure they will charge me again 300 US Dollar to replace the main board. I am residing in United Arab Emirates. Here people dont even look at the phone to figure out the real issue. They use to say that you have to replace your main board in order to make your phone work. I have already paid 300 US Dollar before when I was not familiar with the CWM.
That time when I have given my phone to HTC Service center, My CWM Recovery and SD card is working fine. But I dont know how to install the Custom Rom Via SD card over CWM. Because of the device unlocked, they charged me 300 US Dollar to repair my phone. They told that I had damaged the main board of my device. I was really wondering that time.
Now, I really need your help guys. Kindly give me the proper appropriate solution to get back my device working. Thank you.
Regards,
Ummar Hathaf

Have a look a the topic below, it might help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693896
Good luck!
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you have to install a stock rom which is in exe format after that just plug the phone and open it folow the instructions and the stock rom will do the rest.
PS your bootlaoder must be locked before flashing the stock rom.
if i was help full please press the thanks button it wont heart.

Idk if this would help but anders3408 has an ad card fix for common errors like that, give it a go?
And there is a method around the 'relocked' bootloader, if your device is bricked completely and 100%, download your correct ruu, and flag it, the install will fail but your bootloader will say 'locked' not 'relocked' there for reviving warrenty!
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after s-off my vivid keeps rebooting please help

I successfully s-off my vivid, now i keep bootlooping, cwm will not load

mightyquin73 said:
I successfully s-off my vivid, now i keep bootlooping, cwm will not load
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can you get into hboot/fastboot? if you can then use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to flash a recovery (cwm)
if that doesnt work the use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to relock the bootloader (assuming its unlocked)
once bootloader is relocked flash the HTC AT&T Stock ICS RUU in order to flash the ruu you must first download it on a pc, make sure you have htc drivers-then run the ruu like you would any other pc program...it will walk you through the rest of the way...if for some reason you cant download the ruu from the link above, i got the link from here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-vivid-att/software-updates
let me know if any of that worked and/or didnt work...

i ran the ruu, rooted again and i am still s-off, can u tell me how to proceed

mightyquin73 said:
i ran the ruu, rooted again and i am still s-off, can u tell me how to proceed
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Ruu won't remove s-off...just wanted to see if that would fix the reboot issue...here was a thread a while back on how to go back to s-on...ill try and find it for you
Sent from my HTC PH39100 using Tapatalk 2

Here's a guide for going back to s-on...never tried it but here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630569
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thanx for the help, i am trying to install a custom kernel/rom

I got going, thanks for the help
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mg2195 said:
can you get into hboot/fastboot? if you can then use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to flash a recovery (cwm)
if that doesnt work the use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to relock the bootloader (assuming its unlocked)
once bootloader is relocked flash the HTC AT&T Stock ICS RUU in order to flash the ruu you must first download it on a pc, make sure you have htc drivers-then run the ruu like you would any other pc program...it will walk you through the rest of the way...if for some reason you cant download the ruu from the link above, i got the link from here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-vivid-att/software-updates
let me know if any of that worked and/or didnt work...
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Hello,
I have the same issue, but with option S-ON. Today I UNLOCKED bootloader with HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit and bi-mistake I flashed NEW ROM from SD card...then it started rebooting all the time. What should I do to get my OS back on my Vivid. Please help...

rsarasam said:
Hello,
I have the same issue, but with option S-ON. Today I UNLOCKED bootloader with HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit and bi-mistake I flashed NEW ROM from SD card...then it started rebooting all the time. What should I do to get my OS back on my Vivid. Please help...
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Have you reflashed the boot.img?

[Q] Sensation XL soft bricked :(

Hi,
I had sensation xl running on Cyanogenmod 9 and clockworkmod recovery was also working okay. I downloaded bindroid rom zip and tried to install it using clockworkmod after formatting the data/cache. The installation failed and it wiped ICS too and I was unable to restore it to a clockworkmod saved backup. :crying:
I flashed the boot.img for clockworkmod again. Now I am able to open clockworkmod in recovery mode but still I am not able to open the memory card in clockworkmod to choose zip file for installation. I get this error message:Can't mount /sdcard/.
If I choose USB mount and click on the drive on my PC, I get message that the drive is not formatted do you want to format it..
Just wondering if anyone can help me with this??

Just wondering if anyone can offer some help?

youjay1 said:
Just wondering if anyone can offer some help?
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Try and flash twrp recovery manually
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You can try to go to mount/unmount and choose option "mount as USB storage" or simular. And then on Your PC you can format drive (if it isn't formated yet.)
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Update
The situation even got worse now.
I read somewhere in the forums that a similar person with same problem tried these commands in ADB shell.
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=16 count=1
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=16 count=1
I ran those two commands and now my phone is completely bricked. I can't even go to recovery and fastboot. No matter for how long I push power or power+volume down button, nothing shows up on phone, not even HTC logo with white screen.
I don't know what to do now. Any suggestions?

youjay1 said:
The situation even got worse now.
I read somewhere in the forums that a similar person with same problem tried these commands in ADB shell.
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=16 count=1
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p3 bs=16 count=1
I ran those two commands and now my phone is completely bricked. I can't even go to recovery and fastboot. No matter for how long I push power or power+volume down button, nothing shows up on phone, not even HTC logo with white screen.
I don't know what to do now. Any suggestions?
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Okay, now we need to be sure it is a htc sensation xl you got? Also if connected with usb cable does the computer indecate that it is connected? Normally it will play a tone in windows when connected. Finnally post the like to the place you found that line
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UPDATE
Yes, it is a sensation XL and there was no response when I attached it with computer. Finally I went for mobile repair and the repair guy powered it using JTAG. Now he can go to fastboot mode but there is no recovery installed. The CID number was 2.36.709.3 but I couldn't find it anywhere.
Can anyone help me in finding RUU with CID 2.36.709.3?

youjay1 said:
Yes, it is a sensation XL and there was no response when I attached it with computer. Finally I went for mobile repair and the repair guy powered it using JTAG. Now he can go to fastboot mode but there is no recovery installed. The CID number was 2.36.709.3 but I couldn't find it anywhere.
Can anyone help me in finding RUU with CID 2.36.709.3?
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Try from fastboot and write fastboot getvar cid
What is that say? The cid you posted sounds not like the cid but more like software number.
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---------- Post added at 06:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------
Also will you back to stuck or?? And look at fastboot to see if you are unlocked and have s-off and tell me.
If you can , go to irc chat and find me there I will guide you.
Chat called #runny-dev
Find a link in my profile and signature
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sensation xl
Maybe 2.36.709.3 is software number, CID was I think HTC_621 or something . It's kernel is available on HTCDEV site but I am not able to find it's RUU file anywhere over the internet. Yes, I am back to stuck.
My HBOOT version is 1.28, bootloader locked (i can unlock it if required) and S-On. Just wanted to know how can I S-OFF the phone? Can anyone mention the steps required if I want to flash a custom room??

youjay1 said:
Maybe 2.36.709.3 is software number, CID was I think HTC_621 or something . It's kernel is available on HTCDEV site but I am not able to find it's RUU file anywhere over the internet. Yes, I am back to stuck.
My HBOOT version is 1.28, bootloader locked (i can unlock it if required) and S-On. Just wanted to know how can I S-OFF the phone? Can anyone mention the steps required if I want to flash a custom room??
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Just wondering if someone can offer any help one this?

youjay1 said:
Just wondering if someone can offer any help one this?
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I have the same problem.... No acces to SD card (mounting USB storage still works) after installing a new custom stock rom.
I know there are several ways to change values in vold.fstab but im unable to root my phone, S-Off it etc... I tried several tools, they always tell that it was succesfull but still no root access....
Can anybody help?

Huge Problem Help Please!

I have a Sensation XL with 1.28.0006 hboot UNLOACKED S-ON!
The problem is that is STUCK on HTC LOGO !! I can only go to the bootloader menù by pressin down volume+ power. That's the only thing i can do.
I tried an RUU (first loked the bootloader) but still doens'nt work .Help guys! It's a new phone :crying:
I have regular fastboot connection.But no ADB obviusly!

Sorin90 said:
I have a Sensation XL with 1.28.0006 hboot UNLOACKED S-ON!
The problem is that is STUCK on HTC LOGO !! I can only go to the bootloader menù by pressin down volume+ power. That's the only thing i can do.
I tried an RUU (first loked the bootloader) but still doens'nt work .Help guys! It's a new phone :crying:
I have regular fastboot connection.But no ADB obviusly!
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How did u tried to do ruu mate n it didn't work? You can use tools made lex and andreas in dev section.let us know how u getting on n I can give u direct link.
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You can use one of these tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37128931
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adilkral said:
How did u tried to do ruu mate n it didn't work? You can use tools made lex and andreas in dev section.let us know how u getting on n I can give u direct link.
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You can use one of these tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37128931
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Double click(first i locked the bootloader) on RUU exe and flashing start...phone had been recognized by pc successfully...I had successfull message at the end ...but it still doen't work
Hope i don't have to thow it away
ps: The tools you link me don't work...i can't flash hboot ...i can't get ADB SUPPORT...my phone is not booting

Sorin90 said:
I have a Sensation XL with 1.28.0006 hboot UNLOACKED S-ON!
The problem is that is STUCK on HTC LOGO !! I can only go to the bootloader menù by pressin down volume+ power. That's the only thing i can do.
I tried an RUU (first loked the bootloader) but still doens'nt work .Help guys! It's a new phone :crying:
I have regular fastboot connection.But no ADB obviusly!
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Most probably your problem comes from the fact that you tried to flash a kernel/ROM while S-ON, and the kernel did not got updated, you need to flash the boot.img via fastboot if you are S-ON, so, the best thing you could do right now is to flash a new RUU and start over again.
Note that you need a RUU that is compatible with your CID. There is a guide by stona here that explains how to flash a RUU.
And for more tasks check the tools mentioned above

Thank for the answer..i really appreciate. I have 405 cid...i flashed a European RUU ( RUU_RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.2_Radio_20.70.30.0832U_3831.16.00.16_M_release_258303_signed).
But i still have bootloop!

Lexmazter said:
Most probably your problem comes from the fact that you tried to flash a kernel/ROM while S-ON, and the kernel did not got updated, you need to flash the boot.img via fastboot if you are S-ON, so, the best thing you could do right now is to flash a new RUU and start over again.
Note that you need a RUU that is compatible with your CID. There is a guide by stona here that explains how to flash a RUU.
And for more tasks check the tools mentioned above
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Thank for the answer..i really appreciate. I have 405 cid...i flashed a European RUU ( RUU_RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.2_Radio _20.70.30.0832U_3831.16.00.16_M_release_258303_sig ned).
But i still have bootloop!
Sorry for the double post XD

Sorin90 said:
Thank for the answer..i really appreciate. I have 405 cid...i flashed a European RUU ( RUU_RUNNYMEDE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.2_Radio _20.70.30.0832U_3831.16.00.16_M_release_258303_sig ned).
But i still have bootloop!
Sorry for the double post XD
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So you successfully flashed a RUU and the phone still does not boot? What hboot version do you have now and what is the state of the bootloader? (locked/unlocked/relocked).
Also, please post what version of ROM did you have before this happened and what did you do before this happen?

Lexmazter said:
So you successfully flashed a RUU and the phone still does not boot? What hboot version do you have now and what is the state of the bootloader? (locked/unlocked/relocked).
Also, please post what version of ROM did you have before this happened and what did you do before this happen?
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1.28.0006 hboot Relocked bootloader..this phone it's my best friends one...i think it had ics runnymede 3.21 (that what he told me).

Sorin90 said:
1.28.0006 hboot Relocked bootloader..this phone it's my best friends one...i think it had ics runnymede 3.21 (that what he told me).
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try this
http://www.shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Runnymede
Install that Europe Version of GingerBread.
When finish let it boot and when setup is finish update via OTA to ICS..

bihslk said:
try this
http://www.shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Runnymede
Install that Europe Version of GingerBread.
When finish let it boot and when setup is finish update via OTA to ICS..
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Hope that installing a prevvius version doesn't give error in RUU exe :/ I'm downloading and i'll try! Thanks!

Sorin90 said:
Hope that installing a prevvius version doesn't give error in RUU exe :/ I'm downloading and i'll try! Thanks!
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Did not do on mine. I had ICS before with Hboot 1.28 and it downgraded back to GB because i did not make any backup of ICS. I had unlocked bootloader
and was s-off. That you will need is to relock you bootloader before installing RUU.
Use anders tool or just use adb command fastboot oem lock
But if you get problem then follow the steps with that custom hboot to be S-off. But just if RUU doesnt complete.
I wish i could help you in place. I did many things with my SXL and never bricked. Those phones can take much **** thant you think.
Are you S-ON now?

bihslk said:
Did not do on mine. I had ICS before with Hboot 1.28 and it downgraded back to GB because i did not make any backup of ICS. I had unlocked bootloader
and was s-off. That you will need is to s.on before installing RUU.
Use anders tool or just use adb command fastboot oem lock
But if you get problem then follow the steps with that custom hboot to be S-off. But just if RUU doesnt complete.
Are you S-ON now?
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Yes ...but the problem is that i can't get s-off!!! Flashing an hboot gives me error -.-
signature or something like that -..-

Sorin90 said:
Yes ...but the problem is that i can't get s-off!!! Flashing an hboot gives me error -.-
signature or something like that -..-
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You dont need to be s-off. Relock you bootloader with fastboot. And let it be s-on
Why do you want S-OFF?

Sv: Huge Problem Help Please!
Sorin90 said:
Yes ...but the problem is that i can't get s-off!!! Flashing an hboot gives me error -.-
signature or something like that -..-
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When phone is in HTC logo, try test connection and see if it has ADb connection
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

bihslk said:
You dont need to be s-off. Relock you bootloader with fastboot. And let it be s-on
Why do you want S-OFF?
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I only want a working phone xD
The phone keeps rebooting...htc logo 10 sec...shut down....vibrate.....htc logo....shutdown and so on until battery gets down

Sv: Huge Problem Help Please!
Your bootloader ****ed up mate
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i ran into simlar issue some days ago , when i was playing with cm10.1 on it , the way ive got it booting , was that wrote in cmd:
fastboot boot recovery.img
then in the same folder you will need cmd.exe and fastboot.exe and 2 .dll files then it will try to boot into the recovery image you have on the pc instead of flashing it . then if that is a no go, and your bootloader is unlocked then write this :
fastboot erase system
fastboot erase cache
then this again:
fastboot boot recovery.img
You can also try :
fastboot flash boot boot.img
then you will need a boot.img in the same folder as the cmd.exe
Hopes that will help you getting something to work again

Sv: Huge Problem Help Please!
It will not work but he can allways try. He cant even get into recovery. We tryed everything last night
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Sv: Huge Problem Help Please!
bihslk said:
It will not work but he can allways try. He cant even get into recovery. We tryed everything last night
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Ive had the same issue last night and after I erased system it worked
Flash a boot.IMG and a recovery.IMG and erase system and cache then try start recovery
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anders3408 said:
Ive had the same issue last night and after I erased system it worked
Flash a boot.IMG and a recovery.IMG and erase system and cache then try start recovery
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Ye he can try. I added him on Facebook and trying to help him. I think if he can then erase everything via bootloader fastboot usb
Then start over and flash recovery.

cant flash back to stock

i have htc one 64gb dev.
cant flash back stock rom. i use ruu.exe from htc
anyone can help me?
thanks

Did you relock the bootloader?

Hi
Greetings,
What error you got when you run the ruu
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Just flash (use recovery) the stock untouched nandroid in my Sig. No need to relock bootloader unless you flashed something else than Roms and kernels...

gunnyman said:
Did you relock the bootloader?
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i dont think so. how to check did i relock the bootloader?
thanks

shrex said:
Hi
Greetings,
What error you got when you run the ruu
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stay on black colour background HTC page and my pop up messae say cant correct usb. but i try different usb cable and port still same
unlocked and s-on. do you think s-on problem?
thanks

Hi
Greetings.
Did flashing ruu.exe whent successful, means did it said successful at end
Have to tried the nandroid backup as posted above. You can flash those and get your phone alive
To run the ruu you have to relock the bootloader
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rockd0gg said:
Just flash (use recovery) the stock untouched nandroid in my Sig. No need to relock bootloader unless you flashed something else than Roms and kernels...
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its work
thanks
i love you man