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[Q] Phone will only succesfully flash certain roms

Hey guys!
I have a problem, and to be perfectly honest I am not a massive expert at this sort of stuff, but bare with me.
I am trying to install Virtuous ICS Rom RC2 on my Incredible S, but once I've done so it won't boot past the HTC logo. Tried a clean wipe (factory reset/cache/dalvik cache), and even changing from EXT3 to EXT4 and back, but nothing works. Now, I've had this problem before with other various ROMs, and it seems that I can only get flawless installs and boots from Cyanogenmod 7.1 and MIUI (not the ICS version).
Currently running 4EXT recovery and MIUI, but I want the ICS rom really bad, and other Incredible S users are flashing without any problems, so I'm not sure what gives.
Any and all help would be appreciated (and sorry if this is a noob-ish question and/or in the wrong forum)!

Make sure you have the newest ClockWork Recovery Mod installed. If you do try reinstalling it and an engineering hBoot. I would say the problem would be that one of those are corrupt.

I will try both of those and get back to you with the results! Thanks!

Okay, so I updated CWM to 5.0.2.0, which did not do anything. When you say reinstall, do you mean a completely removal of CWM and then installing it again? Because I'm not sure how to do that.
Also, as usual, MIUI 1.2.30 installs just fine, but I just tried installing MIUI 2.12.13 and ended up in a bootloop. So, thus far, I can only flash two roms; CM7.1 and MIUI 1.2.30. These two were the first two roms I ever flashed, not sure if that has anything to do with anything but I thought it might be worth mentioning.

Unlocked bootloader with htcdev? You might need to reflash the boot.img from your desired rom's zip file with the command
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img

i think you should flash the new ROM image
please refer the the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105

How do I flash a ROM via HBOOT? Do I just load it up, wait for the SD card to be read then plug it in via usb, go to cmd and type in the necessary prompts, and the boot.img file from my rom.zip will be flashed?

Hexykins said:
How do I flash a ROM via HBOOT? Do I just load it up, wait for the SD card to be read then plug it in via usb, go to cmd and type in the necessary prompts, and the boot.img file from my rom.zip will be flashed?
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Read the FAQ sticky post for info on how to flash the boot.img file in a custom ROM.zip file.

Will do, thanks guys, wish me luck.

The correct first question is: Is the OP S-Off or HTC unlocked? if it's the latter, follow Nonverbose's advice.

My phone is S-OFF.

Hexykins said:
My phone is S-OFF.
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Please boot into Fastboot mode and run the following:
Fastboot getvar all
And post the results so we can see how your phone is currently set up

Okay, so I highlighted FASTBOOT and pressed the power button, then plugged in the USB and it changed to FASTBOOT USB. However, my PC doesn't find my phone, so I can't run the cmd prompts. Should I just go through the steps listed in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105?

Hexykins said:
Okay, so I highlighted FASTBOOT and pressed the power button, then plugged in the USB and it changed to FASTBOOT USB. However, my PC doesn't find my phone, so I can't run the cmd prompts. Should I just go through the steps listed in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105?
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No that would not be applicable in your case from what you have told us. If you are S-Off and have a custom ROM installed, then you probably don't have HBOOT 1.16 or 2.00. That is why I wanted you to get the Fastboot getvar all information.
Have you installed HTC Sync on your PC to get the appropriate drivers set up?

Just installed HTC Sync and got all the appropriate drivers. Still won't show up as a disk when I'm in Fastboot, but I'm guessing it's not supposed to either.

Hexykins said:
Just installed HTC Sync and got all the appropriate drivers. Still won't show up as a disk when I'm in Fastboot, but I'm guessing it's not supposed to either.
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No it won't show as a disk drive. Open a command window and set the working directory to the one where you installed adb.exe and Fastboot.exe and then type:
Fastboot devices and it should respond with your device serial number. If it does then you can type:
Fastboot getvar all

Here you go, sorry it took so long, had to set up a few things:
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Here you go, sorry it took so long, had to set up a few things:
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Ok you still have S-Off and now that you have fastboot working I would try reflashing CWM 5.0.2.0 recovery image in fastboot mode.
Copy the CWM recovery.img file to the directory where you have fastboot.exe. If you have a zip file for CWM5.0.2.0 then open the zip and copy the .img file.
Then in fastboot mode type the command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Then I would try flashing Virtuous ICS.

Hm, sadly that didn't help, it still just bootloops and/or get stuck on the bootscreen (depending on the ROM, tried both the Virtuous ROM and the new MIUI).

Hexykins said:
Hm, sadly that didn't help, it still just bootloops and/or get stuck on the bootscreen (depending on the ROM, tried both the Virtuous ROM and the new MIUI).
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Full wipe (data,cache,dalvik)

Help me root my devices

Dear All,
I have decided to root my HTC IS after updated to ICS
Here is my ph information
Code:
*** LOCKED ***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.0.2.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012, 14:22:08
Which one is more suitable for me ?
"[HOWTO] Downgrade Hboot 2.02.0002 S-ON to get BLACKROSE S-OFF"
or
"[29/7/12] Updated All in One Noob Guide For Downgrade and S Off"
Is there any hardware i need extra?
i have PC, PH, USB Cable and BuildIt SD
I have read a lot of forums asking about root but each one is a little bit difference with my ph info.
Just show me if there are other thread i can follow to root
Sorry for bothering
Thanks
Noob

Try this guide by tpblake
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812199

I have done it.
But if i relock, ph doesn't boot up normally
which thread should i refer next?

EvrStngNevDwn said:
I have done it.
But if i relock, ph doesn't boot up normally
which thread should i refer next?
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So are you saying that if you unlock your phone it will boot? Or it just does not boot at all after flashing the boot.img?

tpbklake said:
So are you saying that if you unlock your phone it will boot? Or it just does not boot at all after flashing the boot.img?
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Yes, if it is unlock, it is boot.
If i relock, it just doesn't boot at all
any idea?

EvrStngNevDwn said:
Yes, if it is unlock, it is boot.
If i relock, it just doesn't boot at all
any idea?
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Then leave it unlocked, boot it and then you can run the downgrade tool. It will relock the bootloader at the end of the script.

does it boot back into bootloader? if yes that could be due to CID. did you change it?
I faced the same problem with my evo3D when I lock the bootloader it automatically boot into recovery. Later I found that was a CID problem.

Surajkumar said:
does it boot back into bootloader? if yes that could be due to CID. did you change it?
I faced the same problem with my evo3D when I lock the bootloader it automatically boot into recovery. Later I found that was a CID problem.
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Thanks for your help.
I didn't change anything
i followed everything from the instruction
I think i got a problem now. What is "Enter FASTBOOT USB mode"
I open the phone by VolDown+Pwr and choose "Fastboot" at screen
then i run "fastboot flash boot boot.img" from computer and it went successful
But can't relock(if i do, it doesn't boot at all).
may be i didn't enter "FASTBOOT USB"
How to enter into this mode?
If that is not the problem, which thread should i use for downgrade ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 is OK?

EvrStngNevDwn said:
Thanks for your help.
I didn't change anything
i followed everything from the instruction
I think i got a problem now. What is "Enter FASTBOOT USB mode"
I open the phone by VolDown+Pwr and choose "Fastboot" at screen
then i run "fastboot flash boot boot.img" from computer and it went successful
But can't relock(if i do, it doesn't boot at all).
may be i didn't enter "FASTBOOT USB"
How to enter into this mode?
If that is not the problem, which thread should i use for downgrade ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 is OK?
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Yes use that thread (both s-off threads use my downgrade script anyway)
tpbklake told you earlier to not lock your bootloader, so unlock it again and run my script. Please read all of the instructions first.

Nonverbose said:
Yes use that thread (both s-off threads use my downgrade script anyway)
tpbklake told you earlier to not lock your bootloader, so unlock it again and run my script. Please read all of the instructions first.
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Please see the attach image. should i close it and run RUU or ?
Sorry for asking so many question.
My previous phone is Xperia and it doesn't need that much effort to root
Thank

EvrStngNevDwn said:
View attachment 1249001
Please see the attach image. should i close it and run RUU or ?
Sorry for asking so many question.
My previous phone is Xperia and it doesn't need that much effort to root
Thank
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We need to see the bottom of the screen shot. Your images cuts off the final part where it queries your version-main value to make sure it got changed. The image cuts off at the "Make a goldcard" prompt.

tpbklake said:
We need to see the bottom of the screen shot. Your images cuts off the final part where it queries your version-main value to make sure it got changed. The image cuts off at the "Make a goldcard" prompt.
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See below post

tpbklake said:
We need to see the bottom of the screen shot. Your images cuts off the final part where it queries your version-main value to make sure it got changed. The image cuts off at the "Make a goldcard" prompt.
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I run the kit again & here is the latest situation
Currently, phone is not boot
When i run RUU, it doesn't connect
What should i do now ?

EvrStngNevDwn said:
Sorry, i have updated the previous thread
Here also
View attachment 1249023 View attachment 1249024
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All those errors means that it has failed. At this point I would suggest restarting your pc, putting the phone into fastboot mode and flashing this recovery.
http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
Once completed successfully download superuser and place on sdcard http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip. Boot into your recovery and choose install zip from sdcard, navigate to the superuser zip file you placed there and install it.
If all those steps completed successfully you are now rooted. It is your choice what you decide to do from here.

Nonverbose said:
All those errors means that it has failed. At this point I would suggest restarting your pc, putting the phone into fastboot mode and flashing this recovery.
http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
Once completed successfully download superuser and place on sdcard http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip. Boot into your recovery and choose install zip from sdcard, navigate to the superuser zip file you placed there and install it.
If all those steps completed successfully you are now rooted. It is your choice what you decide to do from here.
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Recovery flash OK and can enter
Superuser install OK but do not get root access.
I tried to run the kit again and following is the result
View attachment 1249047 View attachment 1249048
It seem like successful.
So i run the RUU & got ERROR[140]: Bootloader version error
Any idea?
btw, i still need to unlock inorder to boot successfully.
Thanks

EvrStngNevDwn said:
Recovery flash OK and can enter
Superuser install OK but do not get root access.
I tried to run the kit again and following is the result
View attachment 1249047 View attachment 1249048
It seem like successful.
So i run the RUU & got ERROR[140]: Bootloader version error
Any idea?
btw, i still need to unlock inorder to boot successfully.
Thanks
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I don't think I can help you if you keep posting the same attachments.

EvrStngNevDwn said:
I run the kit again & here is the latest situation
View attachment 1249047 View attachment 1249048
Currently, phone is not boot
When i run RUU, it doesn't connect
What should i do now ?
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After that, i found out that i need to enter Fastboot USB inorder to run RUU
But RUU installation failed.
i have tried again & again but same error
EvrStngNevDwn said:
Recovery flash OK and can enter
Superuser install OK but do not get root access.
I tried to run the kit again and following is the result
View attachment 1249047 View attachment 1249048
It seem like successful.
So i run the RUU & got ERROR[140]: Bootloader version error
Any idea?
btw, i still need to unlock inorder to boot successfully.
Thanks
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Nonverbose said:
I don't think I can help you if you keep posting the same attachments.
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I did post the old screen coz it is the same result if i run again
Here are my conditions
- Not boot if i dont unlock
- when run RUU, got ERROR[140]:Bootloader version error
- main version not changed after DowngradeKit execute
Sorry for make you confusing, but i just want to know what should i do next.
Anyway, Thank you for your help

EvrStngNevDwn said:
After that, i found out that i need to enter Fastboot USB inorder to run RUU
But RUU installation failed.
i have tried again & again but same error
I did post the old screen coz it is the same result if i run again
Here are my conditions
- Not boot if i dont unlock
- when run RUU, got ERROR[140]:Bootloader version error
- main version not changed after DowngradeKit execute
Sorry for make you confusing, but i just want to know what should i do next.
Anyway, Thank you for your help
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Try the new version of the toolkit, also you shouldn't be getting all those "daemon still not running" errors, what drivers do you have installed and is your phone in charge mode?

[Q] OTA update on stock ROM, but custom recovery

Good morning, all:
I just got my HTC One the other day and, in the process of transferring content from my Galaxy SIII, I rooted and installed CWM recovery, but kept the stock ROM because I liked the change from what I'd been using on the SIII (CM).
Unfortunately, in the last day or so, an OTA update was released for the One and, as I found out (and you likely know), you can't perform OTA updates with a custom recovery. The constant notifications are enough to make me want to update, besides the obvious benefits of increased stability.
I was wondering if I could flash the recovery found in the [Recovery] Stock HTC One post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2158763) to the device so that I could update? Also, would this break my root/superuser? The device is a TELUS model (if they differentiate by carrier) with software no° 1.29.661.5.
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
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UPDATE - 2:38 PM
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Hey, guys:
Sorry for all of this noise, I figured things out and wanted to delete this thread, but can't seem to do that.
For those of you experiencing similar issues, who followed mike1986.'s Complete Flashing Guide post, the process for restoring your stock Recovery image to do OTA updates is actually super simple:
- Connect your phone to your computer and pull the backup you did of your device before flashing the custom recovery image.
- Open the folder and move the Recovery.img file to your Android SDK folder.
-Boot your device in fastboot mode (like you did during unlocking bootloader - power off the device and turn it on using power + vol down buttons and select "FASTBOOT")
-Open up command prompt ( Start > Run > type cmd and hit enter ). The window that appears is called Command Prompt. <click here to see the image>
- Navigate to [your SDK directory] (type in Command Prompt: cd c:\[directory]).
- In the Command Prompt type following command: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Using this method, you could flash your stock recovery back onto the device, perform the OTA, then flash the custom Recovery.img back onto your device all in the span of 5 minutes.
This is probably standard stuff for most people on this forum.

[DELETED]

Could you please post your custom recovery?
I need to do the same procedure as yours, and I am currently on same fw, from Telus.
Many thanks.
Sent from a pizza

millicent said:
Could you please post your custom recovery?
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Sure thing, millicent.
Tried attaching it to the post, but that wasn't working so here's a DropBox link: HTC One Stock Recover (1.29.661.5). Happy OTA updating!

I've tried this, but the OTA update package won't install. Flashing the Recovery.img isn't enough.

Sonnyw said:
I've tried this, but the OTA update package won't install. Flashing the Recovery.img isn't enough.
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I assume you're running a stock ROM, so did you delete any stock apps(i.e bloatware)? If so, you will need to NAND restore to a stock backup or get those apps back. First thing an official OTA does is check the signatures on all the files it'd expecting to be on the device and if any come back wrong or missing, update aborts.
Sent from my Galaxy S4

unremarked said:
I assume you're running a stock ROM, so did you delete any stock apps(i.e bloatware)? If so, you will need to NAND restore to a stock backup or get those apps back. First thing an official OTA does is check the signatures on all the files it'd expecting to be on the device and if any come back wrong or missing, update aborts.
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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Remember that unlocking the bootloader automatically deletes a few apps, which you will need to install back

MacHackz said:
Remember that unlocking the bootloader automatically deletes a few apps, which you will need to install back
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So I was just wondering, if i install the bloatware/default apps back manually (using the .apk files) and flash the recovery back to stock. Will I be able to do an OTA update Without loss of data? If that´s possible, I wil flash the custom bootloader back after performing the OTA update.

Guys, thanks for helping me out. I've done an OTA update without any data loss, you can read about it in thishttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42122514#post42122514 Thread.

MacHackz said:
Remember that unlocking the bootloader automatically deletes a few apps, which you will need to install back
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Really? I did not know this! Out of my curiosity, do you know what apps get deleted?
Sent from my Galaxy S4

unremarked said:
Really? I did not know this! Out of my curiosity, do you know what apps get deleted?
Sent from my Galaxy S4
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What a strange assortment of apps to be removed. Thanks for the info!

Can you tell me where to find the stock recovery I'm moto e
No one ever mentions where to find the stock recovery file for a noob like me
When I find it, Should I flash it via cmd and I'll get my stock recovery back?I want it back to install official lollipop 5.1 I downloaded.It won't install after downloading but just takes me to the TWRP Screen(ya I have TWRP installed)

HELP ME PLEASEEE said:
No one ever mentions where to find the stock recovery file for a noob like me
When I find it, Should I flash it via cmd and I'll get my stock recovery back?I want it back to install official lollipop 5.1 I downloaded.It won't install after downloading but just takes me to the TWRP Screen(ya I have TWRP installed)
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This is the HTC One M7 forum, if you need help with your Moto E post in the Moto E forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e

[Q] cant install latest OTA..

I've got an HTC one which is unlocked and S-Off with CWM and still running 1.29.401.13.
I received a notification of an OTA (2.24.401.1, which includes android 4.2.2) the other day..
I downloaded it and chose to install it. Once I did, my phone booted into CWM and instead of a new ROM, I'm shown an error:
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I've also found the downloaded OTA.zip and tried to install it manually through CWM, but I get this:
Could anyone point me in the direction of the cause or fix please?
Thanks in advance,
'tunes

mad_tunes said:
I've got an HTC one which is unlocked and S-Off with CWM and still running 1.29.401.13.
I received a notification of an OTA (2.24.401.1, which includes android 4.2.2) the other day..
I downloaded it and chose to install it. Once I did, my phone booted into CWM and instead of a new ROM, I'm shown an error:
I've also found the downloaded OTA.zip and tried to install it manually through CWM, but I get this:
Could anyone point me in the direction of the cause or fix please?
Thanks in advance,
'tunes
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flash stock recovery and relock your bootloader for official OTA updates. you can't install OTA's with a custom recovery and an unlocked bootloader.

herwegan said:
flash stock recovery and relock your bootloader for official OTA updates. you can't install OTA's with a custom recovery and an unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks herwegan. I've just flashed a stock recovery and relocked my bootloader (now shows relocked).
I let the phone re-download the OTA and chose to install it. Now, it restarts and stops at this:
any more ideas please?

mad_tunes said:
Thanks herwegan. I've just flashed a stock recovery and relocked my bootloader (now shows relocked).
I let the phone re-download the OTA and chose to install it. Now, it restarts and stops at this:
any more ideas please?
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is your device rootet? if yes, unroot it temporary for OTA

herwegan said:
is your device rootet? if yes, unroot it temporary for OTA
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I've unrooted it and tried the same again... and got the same.
I've found that I get stuck at the same screen as above if I try to do a factory reset from within the bootloader too.
.. I also can't sideload a ROM, The ROM's copied to my phone, but I'm then told:
E:\ cant open /tmp/update.zip (bad)
installation aborted

I think I might be making some progress.
After setting every back to as stock as possible, I was still finding the same problem.
So, I found and installed an old RUU, which installed OK on the second attempt. (I was oriignally running .13, the RUU was an older .7)
This has let me run through the OTAs back up to .12 so far, it's re-downloading the latest one atm. I'm hoping it'll install OK like the .12 and then I can re-unlock everything.
edit:
the latest OTA installed just fine.
Thanks for the suggestions

I thought I'd got this sorted out but something's still not right.
Everything looks fine once booted but whatever I backup from within CWM, it runs through as you'd expect but its not shown when I browse my SDCard once booted.
inside CWM, I see just
0/
clocworkmod/
legacy/
obb/
the contents of the sdcard are shown as being inside 0/, it's like CWMs working at a folder higher up the tree then it has for me before.
that means I cant delete or copy backup from a pc..
does anyone know what might be wrong please?

mad_tunes said:
I thought I'd got this sorted out but something's still not right.
Everything looks fine once booted but whatever I backup from within CWM, it runs through as you'd expect but its not shown when I browse my SDCard once booted.
inside CWM, I see just
0/
clocworkmod/
legacy/
obb/
the contents of the sdcard are shown as being inside 0/, it's like CWMs working at a folder higher up the tree then it has for me before.
that means I cant delete or copy backup from a pc..
does anyone know what might be wrong please?
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you're running 4.2.2 now, so this is normal, you need to move your backup files to the sd card folder to be able to see them on a pc.
get a root explorer, the cwm backup files are now in mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup
cheers

i had just been doing some reading and have backups moving to I can pull them off onto my laptop.
Thanks a ton though, that could have cracked it if I hadnt kept searching.

[Q] Failed instalation of HD Revolution, bricked phone, no acess with adb, no backup

Hi guys!
This is my first post so hi to all
Well, my HTC One became excellent paper weight :S
I was installing Android Revolution HD when at the end of the installation this error poped out "set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed".
I found something about it on xda:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-fix-a-broken-rom-flash-in-certain-kitkat-roms/
But before I can try that solution I must be able to push SOMETHING on my internal memory. And if I have only performed backup. OH GOD WHY AM I SUCH A TOOL :cyclops:
So I haven't performed a backup because I'm an a idiot. I followed precedure of rooting and instaling custom ROM on youtube but that guy followed instructions from original HD Revolution post except most important part! BACKUP! nandroid backup!
What I have is CWM recovery that can't mount usb drive, adb cant recognize my phone (wont list it with "adb devices"). So I cant in any way access internal SD card SO I CAN PUSH STOCK ROM OR SOMETHING ON TO IT THAT WILL SAVEEEE MEEEEEEE :silly:
I tried fixing adb access but no success. I added "adb_usb.ini" with vendor id in the adb folder like some people that succeeded fixing it. Here is structure of ini file, did I missed something?
# ANDROID 3RD PARTY USB VENDOR ID LIST -- DO NOT EDIT.
# USE 'android update adb' TO GENERATE.
# 1 USB VENDOR ID PER LINE.
0x18D1
But it failed, no devices listing.. ONLY place where my device is recognized is under device manager and ONLY when I plug my phone to PC AND enter CWM recovery. It's listed as "ONE" with yellow exclamation mark. I tried updating drivers with sdk manager and google usb drivers but no success. I installed HTC sync that has drivers but nothing happened. I tried switching PC-s, switching from W8 to W7, switching cables and so on....
So people I'm running out of ideas and sources with ideas xD Is my One trully bricked for good? Or am I DOOOMED
And sorry about my grammar and so much yelling xD
Thank You all!!!

x3ch0x said:
Hi guys!
But it failed, no devices listing.. ONLY place where my device is recognized is under device manager and ONLY when I plug my phone to PC AND enter CWM recovery. It's listed as "ONE" with yellow exclamation mark. I tried updating drivers with sdk manager and google usb drivers but no success. I installed HTC sync that has drivers but nothing happened. I tried switching PC-s, switching from W8 to W7, switching cables and so on....
Thank You all!!!
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Why are you installing the Revolution Rom with CWM when it is written in big bold letters that you must have TWRP recovery?
This is your second fault. You have to follow the instructions....
(Sorry for my poor english)

Can you turn on bootloader? Fastboot is working? Can you change recovery to Twrp 2.6.3.3?
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MorgaNet said:
Why are you installing the Revolution Rom with CWM when it is written in big bold letters that you must have TWRP recovery?
This is your second fault. You have to follow the instructions....
(Sorry for my poor english)
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Hi! your english is fine if you ask me Hmmm instructions on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
are stating that you can use recovery of your choice. No mention of team win or clock work. If I'm not mistaken of course!
fanbogo said:
Can you turn on bootloader? Fastboot is working? Can you change recovery to Twrp 2.6.3.3?
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Yes I can turn on bootloader, and enter fastboot. Are you suggesting that i try and flash twrp? If so, how can I do that if device isn't discoverable by adb? Unfortunately I'll not be able to try that until this weekend, my friend is trying to fix it xD
And thank you guys!

x3ch0x said:
Hi! your english is fine if you ask me Hmmm instructions on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
are stating that you can use recovery of your choice. No mention of team win or clock work. If I'm not mistaken of course!
Yes I can turn on bootloader, and enter fastboot. Are you suggesting that i try and flash twrp? If so, how can I do that if device isn't discoverable by adb? Unfortunately I'll not be able to try that until this weekend, my friend is trying to fix it xD
And thank you guys!
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I remembered that in the OP Rom Revolution HD was written using the TWRP recovery for installation. Perhaps it is no longer mandatory, but it seems to me that until a short time ago it was. Sorry

MorgaNet said:
I remembered that in the OP Rom Revolution HD was written using the TWRP recovery for installation. Perhaps it is no longer mandatory, but it seems to me that until a short time ago it was. Sorry
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Yes it used to be mentioned ... don't have that screenshot anymore, but it could be just an oversight during the last OP edit.
x3ch0x said:
Hi! your english is fine if you ask me Hmmm instructions on:
Yes I can turn on bootloader, and enter fastboot. Are you suggesting that i try and flash twrp? If so, how can I do that if device isn't discoverable by adb? Unfortunately I'll not be able to try that until this weekend, my friend is trying to fix it xD
And thank you guys!
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Well, if you get "set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed", then the recovery is outdated and doesn't support selinux (needed for 4.4 ROMs), so to save yourself a headache:
get TWRP from:
2.6.3.3: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7
or 2.6.3.4: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m7ul
(make sure MD5 is correct, that site does not play nice with download managers)
2.7.0.4b: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708134
in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then go ahead and install the ROM.
PS: I'm assuming you have an m7_u or m7_ul model!!

@x3ch0x
nkk71 said:
Yes it used to be mentioned ... don't have that screenshot anymore, but it could be just an oversight during the last OP edit
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Screenshot of arhd thread before they removed arhd 62:
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
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Probably an error when they edited the picture to removed the link for arhd 62

Thank You all on your help. I succeeded flashing TWRP as several of you suggested and then installing ARHD. Now everything works perfectly! :victory:
I'll make sure to do nandroid backup in the future, I learned my lesson.
And btw you have nice and very helpful community here.
Best regards,
Matej :highfive:

Actually it still states TWRP recovery required. It's just further down the page..
XDAevDB Information
[ROM] Android Revolution HD 62.0 | High Quality & Performance | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | HTC Sense 6.0 | 1.54.401.5 | Tweaks app - Sense 6 final version is live! | Sprint Support | T-Mobile Wi-Fi Calling, a ROM for the HTC One
Contributors
mike1986.,*langer hans,*Mikanoshi
ROM OS Version:*4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel:*Linux 3.4.x
ROM Firmware Required:*TWRP 2.6.3.3 recovery or newer
Based On:*HTC RUU
Version Information
Status:*Stable
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