Hello, my phone (htc one sprint) I just recently rooted it today, put a ROM on it, CyanoGen Mod Installer, didnt like it too much, as I missed the basic functions of controlling my tv, and everything etc. So I decided to go back, now the thing is, I had a backup ROM and everything, but now its all gone, all the functionality isnt really working, all I can really do is go into bootloader, fastboot etc, when I do recovery, or factory reset, it takes me to Cockworkmod recover, which doesnt have my backup in it, and so, I went to the HTC Support page, downloaded the RUU, couldnt work, did some research, found that I need S-ON to be S-OFF, and I'm stuck on doing so, without having an OS on my htc one.
I've been doing this for nearly 9 hours straight now, and am just completely stressed on what to do. Please, if you have any insight or any application I can use to fix my solution, and get back the default OS/ROM I would be very much appreciated,
I do have sprint insurance, but I was told that rooted phones voids it, along with the warranty...
If you have any questions please ask, and I will answer as much as I can. Anything helps
-defrepp
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If there is any way you can get back on the bootloader, then it it possible to flash cWM and get a new from on it. I hope someone with more knowledge on this topic can help you.
HtcOneVprimoc said:
If there is any way you can get back on the bootloader, then it it possible to flash cWM and get a new from on it. I hope someone with more knowledge on this topic can help you.
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I can get it back on, with ease, I just don't know what to do there after, or put on another ROM from there... I believe there is a way of pushing the ROM onto cWM with the windows command etc. or something, idk.. I am still new to this, i just don't know how to run a boot.img file onto my device, let alone push it on there, as I cant access the device via windows explorer.
-defrepp
From recovery:
Put the rom you want in the folder you use to run your commands from(ADB.exe and Fastboot.exe) you can use this folder also http://d-h.st/DFp
Open a cmd window fro that folder
In the cmd window type
adb push nameofrom.zip /sdcard/
Once it says it's complete in the cmd window(it will take a few minutes so don't freak out) click install to make sure it's on your phone (but do not install yet)
Go back to the main recovery screen and choose Wipe and wipe cache/dalvik cache/system/data
Then go back to install and flash the rom
Any other questions PM me or post them here
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Before you tell me to 'Google it' (which I have, and leads me to 1000 posts of people telling other people with the same problem to 'Google it'), please read.
I will PayPal anyone $20 with working instructions of how to resolve this
Phone: HTC Hero w/ chin
Carrier: Alltel
Story:
Switched from WM6 Palm Treo Pro to HTC Hero. Came with 2.1 and needed apps2sd. Want CM7 stable.
-Rooted using AndRoot.
-Installed SuperUser and Root Checker. Root Checker said I was good to go. SuperUser would not show any apps in the list this whole time.
-Installed Titanium Backup which said I needed BusyBox, but it would fail to install. Tried to install busybox and it said I was not rooted. Alright...
-Installed ClockworkMod and flashed recovery. Tried to reboot into clockwork recovery, but when I clicked it, it did nothing. When I clicked rom from sd card, and clicked the CM7, it said 'going to reboot now' but again, nothing happened.
I booted into recovery manually, but it was still in Android system recovery. Apparently there was some sort of rooting problem, so I tried z4root. Permanent root was stuck on 'rebooting', and temporary root said successful, but something was still wrong as BusyBox installer would say I was not rooted, and SuperUser app didn't show any programs to allow permissions.
I turned the phone off, and back on. It goes to the white 'HTC' screen, reboots, and then comes to a black page with a picture of a Hero and a red triangle and exclamation mark. I hold home and hit power, and it takes me into the Android system recovery. I wiped data and cleared cache, rebooted, and it does the same thing.
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Now i've done many hours of research, and found nothing to help me. I guess i'm a bit confused on what the SDK does and how to use it, because it won't connect to my phone since I can't even boot my phone into the OS. I tried to download the RUU and rename it update.zip, but it says signature verification failed or not found in android recovery. I've done the clear data method by holding home, back, and power, but still nothing.
I need a clearcut answer for getting back to a stock Alltel 2.1 OS on my phone. I am more advanced than a basic user, and have flashed many roms on Windows Mobile, but remember I might not exactly understand everything.
I'm a silent browser on these forums but now I come to you guys for help. I hope to grow into a dev and hopefully help someone in the future in my position.
I read somewhere to wipe EXT2, but still confused on that process as it seems I don't know how to get into adb command line on my computer.
Try reflashing the cwm recovery. Sounds like you have no recovery image.
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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Gingerbread-on-Hero action here!
Dumb question...did you flash a ROM? Maybe I missed it in your post, but I see you installed Clockwork, SuperUser and all that, but don't see that you flashed a ROM. *EDIT* I see you did...
So...worst case scenario, if you can't even boot your phone, just start over from scratch...
Download the original AllTel ROM from here.
If you don't have HTC Sync set up and can't restore from your computer, use this method to flash it...your phone should now boot...
Then try to reroot, using this (preferred) or this.
Download ROM Manager from the Market and install ClockworkMod Recovery
Boot to recovery (hold home and power at the same time).
Once in recovery, wipe cache, system, data and boot (make sure you don't wipe your sd card! Do it twice for good measure)
Select install .zip from SD card, select zip and you should be good to go with a rooted phone and a new ROM.
I think that should cover it...
Ok, on your first link to flash my phone, the step says:
"With phone powered on, do "adb reboot bootloader" to enter fastboot."
How do I get the command prompt on my computer to communicate with the phone? That was my biggest problem when reading other people's posts. I guess i'm a bit lost. I installed the r10 android sdk which I believe is the first step? And when my phone is connected to the computer to enter these commands, is it okay if it is sitting at that screen with the red triangle?
Thanks for your help btw your steps sound simple, and simple is nice. One step closer!
Do you have HTC Sync set up? If you do, you should be able to restore from that to get you back to official AllTel...That's going to be the easiest way to get you back to stock I think.
And...I am on a Mac So, helping someone on a PC is not my forte with ADB
I'd try setting up HTC Sync and get yourself back to stock that way.
EDIT - To get it to communicate, you need to set up ADB and all that. Then just use command prompts...Try this thread for help/instructions.
I actually got it to load that rom with vol down + power but eventually got to 'CID incorrect! Update fail!', so i'll try connecting to sync.
damienisxcore said:
I actually got it to load that rom with vol down + power but eventually got to 'CID incorrect! Update fail!', so i'll try connecting to sync.
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What ROM? The AllTel one?
I have to take off until about 8:30 or so...get yourself set up with HTC Sync and get the USB drivers and all that set up, first thing you need to do is get your computer to talk to your phone...download the official AllTel RUU and restore to stock. That's task 1
Then we'll get ya rooted
I think I found a rom that worked. Currently rebooting. I can follow the rest and if I need anymore help, I'll give you a hollar. I should have had it right the first time, but I was following about 5 sets of different directions and mixing them around to avoid certain programs. I like yours though.
Send me a PM with your paypal e-mail and I can send it over. Least I could do.
OP, glad you got it. What rom?
Ranger, nice!
sent from a series of tubes.
il Duce said:
OP, glad you got it. What rom?
Ranger, nice!
sent from a series of tubes.
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He flashed CM7. Gotta get him on aospCMod
damienisxcore said:
I think I found a rom that worked. Currently rebooting. I can follow the rest and if I need anymore help, I'll give you a hollar. I should have had it right the first time, but I was following about 5 sets of different directions and mixing them around to avoid certain programs. I like yours though.
Send me a PM with your paypal e-mail and I can send it over. Least I could do.
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It's tough sometimes to follow things...and as much as we always tell people to search, ya know, the search kinda sucks I searched for all the threads I linked for you, but I knew what I was looking for. If you don't know what to look for, searching is kinda tough. Glad you got it!
Now...if you want a real ROM, I'll just toss this one out there In all actuality, CM7 and aospCMod are quite similar, I am just partial to aosp's builds.
Let me know if you need any more help.
Okay, so being the wise person that I am, I decided that it would be a good idea to get the 4.2.2 sense update a few days/weeks before my carrier (Rogers) pushes it. I'll write it step by step, in case anyone can help me
- I started by making an ADB Backup, rooting the phone, and installing twrp recovery. No issues there
- When the phone started back up, I tried to restore my data, but the adb backup kept getting stuck on "com.Android.contacts" or something similar, so I decided I might as well try getting S-Off so I could change CID and get the 4.2.2 update.
- I used Revone, but it kept failing (error code -1). I posted in that thread about it, but I decided that in the mean time, I would just factory reset my phone.
I stupidly clicked "format" in twrp!
Now, my phone is on twrp with no OS. I tried downloading the rogers rom from HTC Dev, but it was a Zip file, and it won't install. I restarted the phone, and now I can't push anything to it. It says "error: device not found" when I try push the European 1.28 RUU (which I'm not sure if that would even work, because of CID/MID differences since the phone isn't S-Off.
Any help would be greatly appreciated :crying:
Okay, So I finally got the European RUU to push to the phone, only to realize that it's a ".exe" that can't be flashed from twrp. I have no access to a PC
WhatsAUsername said:
Okay, So I finally got the European RUU to push to the phone, only to realize that it's a ".exe" that can't be flashed from twrp. I have no access to a PC
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Just flash any stable ROM in the meantime so you can at least boot the phone. Download ARHD, push the zip to your phone, and flash that.
I really don't understand all these people changing CIDs to force updates, especially when they go back to s-on afterward. You're locking your phone into a potentially problematic configuration. I helped another guy this morning who did it and then couldn't boot up but couldn't fix anything because he went back to s-on and locked bootloader.
If you want 4.2.2, do it the right way: S-off, flash firmware, flash rom. If you want stock, there are stock roms. All of this can be done on a Mac.
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I really don't understand all these people changing CIDs to force updates, especially when they go back to s-on afterward. You're locking your phone into a potentially problematic configuration. I helped another guy this morning who did it and then couldn't boot up but couldn't fix anything because he went back to s-on and locked bootloader.
If you want 4.2.2, do it the right way: S-off, flash firmware, flash rom. If you want stock, there are stock roms. All of this can be done on a Mac.
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Well, I flashed CM 10.1, and finally managed to get S-Off. Now my issue is trying to go back to stock HTC Firmware. I can only get the RUU, which obviously doesn't work on Mac. Even If could extract the Zip, I have twrp recovery. How would I go back to a stock recovery that would allow me to get the OTA? I'm really upset about this whole thing. I mean, come on. HTC should've provided a Mac utility that allows users to go back to stock completely. I understand that they give you warnings about doing this kind of stuff, but I should be able to play around with my device and still be able to get it back to a functional factory state. I got iOS 7, and it was incredibly easy to go back. I've upgraded my Blackberry Z10 a 100 times with firmware from all over the world with no issues. I've also never had to deal with this S-crap stuff on my Nexus 4. It's just frustrating for end users.
Anyways, rant aside, would you happen to know how I can go back to a full factory state? I'm on CM 10.1 right now with twrp recovery.
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Well, I flashed CM 10.1, and finally managed to get S-Off. Now my issue is trying to go back to stock HTC Firmware. I can only get the RUU, which obviously doesn't work on Mac. Even If could extract the Zip, I have twrp recovery. How would I go back to a stock recovery that would allow me to get the OTA? I'm really upset about this whole thing. I mean, come on. HTC should've provided a Mac utility that allows users to go back to stock completely. I understand that they give you warnings about doing this kind of stuff, but I should be able to play around with my device and still be able to get it back to a functional factory state. I got iOS 7, and it was incredibly easy to go back. I've upgraded my Blackberry Z10 a 100 times with firmware from all over the world with no issues. I've also never had to deal with this S-crap stuff on my Nexus 4. It's just frustrating for end users.
Anyways, rant aside, would you happen to know how I can go back to a full factory state? I'm on CM 10.1 right now with twrp recovery.
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Without a PC to run the RUU, I'm not sure. You can flash stuff, but if you want to be out of the box stock, you need a RUU.
I finally managed to get my phone to work. In case anyone comes across this, I'll write down what I did.
I had too many problems to list. From not being able to access adb on the phone, to the phone's memory being partitioned incorrectly, to the point where even a recovery like twrp couldn't format or access it in order to flash anything ("Unable to mount internal storage").
The solution to all problems (and if you're a Mac user like I am, this is disheartening), is that you'll need to run RUU on a PC. When doing this, you'll likely run into a few error messages.
Error 170: Make sure the device is in fastboot mode before plugging it in (hold power and volume down on boot, and select fastboot with the power button). You can make sure that the computer can see it by going to your device manager in windows, and make sure that it says "My HTC" under "Android Device." If it has a cryptic name with an exclamation mark, or you can't see it by using "fastboot devices" command, you'll continue to get that error.
Error 171: This error kept occuring when the computer could no longer see the phone after the process had already begun. The reasons this happens are many (ie your USB wire or drive might be faulty), but to me, it was because the phone was not going back to the bootloader on its own, and the computer eventually gave up. To solve this, start RUU.exe and WAIT BESIDE IT. You will come across 2 points where it says waiting for bootloader. Have your computer's device manager open, and hold the phone's power button until you see that the "Android Device" or "My HTC" disappears and reappears. RUU should continue when that happens. Again, you will have to do this twice! If you don't, RUU gives up on the phone as it does not go into the bootloader by itself, and will eventually give you an error.
For anyone going through this, just realize that as long as you can get into the bootloader, there's always a way to get it to work. At times, I thought my phone was completely bricked, but no matter what issue you have (including unable to access the phone's internal memory), you can always solve it if you can get into the bootloader. With that said, this process will erase everything on your phone, unfortunately. Everything is done at your own risk, so please don't blame those who are trying to help you. Good luck, and remember to always post your solution online, if you start a topic discussing the issue. I came across many people with the same issue who never came back with their solution!
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Not that it has happened to me but I think you could have just sideloaded a custom Rom from twrp and flashed that.
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I tried, but I'm unable to do it. Due to the low post count, perhaps? :S
godutch said:
Not that it has happened to me but I think you could have just sideloaded a custom Rom from twrp and flashed that.
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That was one of the first things I tried. It kept coming back with "unable to mount internal storage" or something like that, as I noted earlier. It was really weird, I couldn't format, mount, or do anything to my storage with tarp, and I couldn't get adb to see the phone. A lot of people have the issue with the One X, but I couldn't find a solution anywhere. I think what made the whole thing trickier than it needed to be is the fact that I changed my CID/MID, and in that guide, it is explained that you have to reboot the phone yourself in RUU, but I didn't realize not doing so would result in errors. I kept thinking it was because my device wasn't being seen in adv, so I was trying to get it to boot into any ROM for that to happen, and the inability to flash anything due to the internal storage error really complicated things. It's good to know that even this can be resolved, as I had all but convinced myself that I was dealing with a brick. I hope anyone coming across this issue in the future can benefit from my ordeal.
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I tried, but I'm unable to do it. Due to the low post count, perhaps? :S
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Click edit on the OP, then Go Advanced. You should be able to edit the title at the top.
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Click edit on the OP, then Go Advanced. You should be able to edit the title at the top.
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Done. Thanks!
WhatsAUsername said:
That was one of the first things I tried. It kept coming back with "unable to mount internal storage" or something like that
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That's normal since android 4.1 because the sd card is not a fat partition anymore, did you follow this guide?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325853
all,
it was with reckless abandon and blind/naive decisions that got me to this point. i will just lay it all out what ive done in the hopes one of you brilliant minds will lead me into the light. before i lay out the steps in which ridiculous choices led me to this conundrum, here is the question...
Where do i go from here to resolve the issue that i have and can get into bootloader (tampered/unlocked and in S-ON) but i have no operating system?
keep in mind that Ive probably and admittedly should not have been dabbling in things i had no business doing with the little to no proper due diligence...."i am awarded no points and may god have mercy on my soul!!!!!!!!!!!!"
1) i used the htc dev process to unlock my bootloader and it worked well.
2) i then proceeded to flash some custom recovery .img files via "fastboot flash recovery <insert filename here" and the .img at the end of course.
recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.4-m7 <---didnt take the first time or anytime. kept saying "entering recovery" but then the screen would go black, not boot into the recovery screen and then the phone would reboot as it would normally and go into stock OS
i then tried the following .img files below, all with the same result...
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.1-m7
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-m7
openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7
recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.2-m7ul <<<---this was the only recovery .img file that would take so i then decided to play around with the options.
3) i then proceeded to make another ridiculous choice. under one of the options in clockwork recovery "classic" menus i went forth and selected the "wipe data/factory reset" option.
so what i have now is i believe a htc one sprint phone that has bootloader unlocked with what i believe is no OS. i hear on my computer the sound when it connects via "fastboot usb" but obviously the computer doesn't recognize it so i can copy and paste a zip file onto it.
i was looking at a few threads here and could really use some guidance/encouragement. the threads are
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277892 <<< the FAQ sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368907 <<< the [ROM] stock sprint one 1.31.651.2 thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368907 <<< the [RUU] sprint htc one 1.29.651.10 thread
what would be the best course of action for me to take? bear in mind that the end result would probably be obviously a working phone, probably stock or w/e seems best.
thank you for taking the time in reading my post. if you require any additional information, please ask. i am probably leaving out important pieces of info.
deadly
All you need to do is fastboot flash recovery a working recovery then check and see if adb works for you in recovery.
If it does then you can adb push a Rom to /sdcard and flash it in the recovery.
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insuusvenerati said:
All you need to do is fastboot flash recovery a working recovery then check and see if adb works for you in recovery.
If it does then you can adb push a Rom to /sdcard and flash it in the recovery.
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thank you for your quickresponse.
as i am very very "scared" to this up any further. what would the suggested "working recovery" file i should choose and then what rom should i use? honestly im tempted at the stock one that i linked but im worried that if that doesnt go smoothly, i will lose my unlocked bootloader feature.
deadlytwin said:
thank you for your quickresponse.
as i am very very "scared" to this up any further. what would the suggested "working recovery" file i should choose and then what rom should i use? honestly im tempted at the stock one that i linked but im worried that if that doesnt go smoothly, i will lose my unlocked bootloader feature.
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Use this tool, you cant mess up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236814 just make sure you use the Sprint recoveries and download and sideload a sprint Rom.
Konfuzion said:
Use this tool, you cant mess up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2236814 just make sure you use the Sprint recoveries and download and sideload a sprint Rom.
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THANKS! i saw this thread earlier. ill take a look. ive at least watched wwjoshdew's video and i think that should work too. downloading the stuff now.
just tried wwjoshdew's directions. looks like i cant do the RUU 1.29xxxx. it goes through all the steps but at the end it says error because of the 1.31xxxx version i have already. i guess that means i have to wait until someone releases an RUU for 1.31.651.2
and if i am not sure if usb debugging mode ins enabled and i cant get back into normal bootup for the phone because i think i wiped my OS like stated in my first post. is my next step to do hansoon's AIO tool kit?
deadlytwin said:
all,
it was with reckless abandon and blind/naive decisions that got me to this point. i will just lay it all out what ive done in the hopes one of you brilliant minds will lead me into the light. before i lay out the steps in which ridiculous choices led me to this conundrum, here is the question...
Where do i go from here to resolve the issue that i have and can get into bootloader (tampered/unlocked and in S-ON) but i have no operating system?
keep in mind that Ive probably and admittedly should not have been dabbling in things i had no business doing with the little to no proper due diligence...."i am awarded no points and may god have mercy on my soul!!!!!!!!!!!!"
1) i used the htc dev process to unlock my bootloader and it worked well.
2) i then proceeded to flash some custom recovery .img files via "fastboot flash recovery <insert filename here" and the .img at the end of course.
recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.4-m7 <---didnt take the first time or anytime. kept saying "entering recovery" but then the screen would go black, not boot into the recovery screen and then the phone would reboot as it would normally and go into stock OS
i then tried the following .img files below, all with the same result...
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.1-m7
openrecovery-twrp-2.6.0.0-m7
openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7
recovery-clockwork-6.0.3.2-m7ul <<<---this was the only recovery .img file that would take so i then decided to play around with the options.
3) i then proceeded to make another ridiculous choice. under one of the options in clockwork recovery "classic" menus i went forth and selected the "wipe data/factory reset" option.
so what i have now is i believe a htc one sprint phone that has bootloader unlocked with what i believe is no OS. i hear on my computer the sound when it connects via "fastboot usb" but obviously the computer doesn't recognize it so i can copy and paste a zip file onto it.
i was looking at a few threads here and could really use some guidance/encouragement. the threads are
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277892 <<< the FAQ sticky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368907 <<< the [ROM] stock sprint one 1.31.651.2 thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368907 <<< the [RUU] sprint htc one 1.29.651.10 thread
what would be the best course of action for me to take? bear in mind that the end result would probably be obviously a working phone, probably stock or w/e seems best.
thank you for taking the time in reading my post. if you require any additional information, please ask. i am probably leaving out important pieces of info.
deadly
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first off thats the wrong recovery, you want openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7wls.img (this is for sprint the m7 is international)2.6 has been giving some problems, don't know if they have it worked out yet, 2.5 is good, so
deadlytwin said:
just tried wwjoshdew's directions. looks like i cant do the RUU 1.29xxxx. it goes through all the steps but at the end it says error because of the 1.31xxxx version i have already. i guess that means i have to wait until someone releases an RUU for 1.31.651.2
and if i am not sure if usb debugging mode ins enabled and i cant get back into normal bootup for the phone because i think i wiped my OS like stated in my first post. is my next step to do hansoon's AIO tool kit?
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Use the tool I posted above and try to install htc drivers, install recovery and sideload a SPRINT rom. You could also try s-off and follow this guide for RUU on 1.31 if your still having trouble. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390821
Konfuzion said:
Use the tool I posted above and try to install htc drivers, install recovery and sideload a SPRINT rom. You could also try s-off and follow this guide for RUU on 1.31 if your still having trouble. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2390821
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appreciate it!
Update: yea my phone is not in usb debugging mode. ><
Aldo101t said:
first off thats the wrong recovery, you want openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.0-m7wls.img (this is for sprint the m7 is international)2.6 has been giving some problems, don't know if they have it worked out yet, 2.5 is good, so
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ill check this.
Update: im in recovery now. next step isnt looking so good ><
so this is starting to look bleak. i am now able to get into recovery but i cant do adb sideload. it fails. has it got to do with the possibility that usb debugging was not turned on before i wiped data?
any ideas on my next try?
deadlytwin said:
so this is starting to look bleak. i am now able to get into recovery but i cant do adb sideload. it fails. has it got to do with the possibility that usb debugging was not turned on before i wiped data?
any ideas on my next try?
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go to file manager in twrp and see if there is an 0 folder at the top if so delete it(make sure its empty first) then try a sideload
or use es file explorer and look at your files
With the new 4.3 OTA I thought I might be good to delve into updating my phone today. That was around Noon, it's now 9PM, and I just don't know where else to turn. I know where I screwed up a few things and I feel like I've tried everything. Hopefully you guys will have some helpful suggestions, if not I guess I'll have to bite the bullet.
I'm a noob at rooting. I did root my HTC Evo Shift a year or two ago. Put CM 7.something on it, but I really wasn't happy with the performance so I just RUU'd back to stock and haven't messed with it since. I did leave it rooted for some root required apps though.
I rooted my HTC One a couple months ago using this method:
On gizmodo how-to-root-your-nexus-htc-one-or-samsung-galaxy-s4-990847878 (can't link it because I just signed up)
With 4.3 out I thought I would be able to find a modified update and keep my phone Stock rooted or try InsertCoin or something. My first mistake, I believe, was thinking that root was fine without S-Off.
I've got Drivers and Android SDK on my Win7 machine (I have a Mac and Fedora box if anyone knows any solutions using those OS's). I have on the phone TWRP 2.5.0.0, root, S-On. I try to upgrade to TWRP 2.6.0.0 and that doesn't work so well. I read somewhere that the M7WLS doesn't like that build, and I should try 2.6.0.1, I just strait to 2.6.3.0.
Read some articles on TWRP, watched some videos, so I go to do factory data wipe, cache wipe, dalvik cache wipe, and I do system wipe thinking I need to do that too. Whenever I reboot I basically stop at the HTC splash screen. Mistake number two, I have no OS now.
I hunt down a recovery.img from a site that is supposedly offical Sprint, flash it, try to do a factory restore, no good.
I try getting it back to stock with this:
How to Unroot / Unbrick the HTC One M7: Back to Stock by C4Etech
youtube.com C0G0hKY4P9Y
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip <rom>.zip
I get errors whether locked or unlocked. I still have S-On and I'm guessing that's why I'm getting signature validation errors.
I try TWRP and ClockworkMod 6.0.4.3 to see if I can mount to my PC, no go.
Fastboot devices recognizes the M7WLS so after more reading I'm going to try ADB sideload. ADB devices does not see my phone. HT Sync is already installed, I remove it and try HTCDriver_4.2.0.001, no go. I remove it and try Universal_Naked_Driver_0.73, still nothing on adb devices. Whether TWRP or ClockworkMod Recovery I can't side seem to sideload.
I go to the store and pick up a cable:
Staples.com Belkin-4-Ports-USB-20-External-Flex-Hub product_IM1QZ5590 (Can't link)
Put
insertcoin-m7-4.0-4.zip AND
Guru_Reset_M7_Sprint_1.29.651.10.zip
on a USB stick, but the phone doesn't recognize it so I can load from either recovery.
I'm sure I've missed a few things in there. Right now I'm sunk, I'm tired, and suggestions are appreciated.
Try buy a USB to go and put a Rom on a Memory stick them using TWRecovery flash the Rom if you have any questions feel free to ask
Demo3827 said:
Try buy a USB to go and put a Rom on a Memory stick them using TWRecovery flash the Rom if you have any questions feel free to ask
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Thanks for the input Demo. I actually connected it to OSX and the adb devices came right up so I was able to do a rom side load. Thanks again though.
your welcome
pwjohnston79 said:
Thanks for the input Demo. I actually connected it to OSX and the adb devices came right up so I was able to do a rom side load. Thanks again though.
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your welcome =] anytime :good:
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping that someone can provide some assistance with my HTC One that won't load past the HTC One logo. I've never done any rooting or unlocking, the phone was stock when this happened. Last week the battery drained on me (not the first time it happened), I came home and put the phone to charge and when I tried to turn it on it wouldn't load past the HTC logo. I don't have any custom recovery on the phone. I am able to access the bootloader menu. I tried resetting the phone and wiping the cashe but that didn't help.
I downloaded ABD setup but would like some assistance before I try anything. I've been reading and "googling" a lot over the past week but it all seems a little over my head.
I'm a total noob when it comes to cell phones but I'm willing to learn.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.
xdabrainiak said:
Hi everyone,
I'm hoping that someone can provide some assistance with my HTC One that won't load past the HTC One logo. I've never done any rooting or unlocking, the phone was stock when this happened. Last week the battery drained on me (not the first time it happened), I came home and put the phone to charge and when I tried to turn it on it wouldn't load past the HTC logo. I don't have any custom recovery on the phone. I am able to access the bootloader menu. I tried resetting the phone and wiping the cashe but that didn't help.
I downloaded ABD setup but would like some assistance before I try anything. I've been reading and "googling" a lot over the past week but it all seems a little over my head.
I'm a total noob when it comes to cell phones but I'm willing to learn.
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance for your time.
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Honestly, if this is not a result of tampering, you might want to check into warranty. HTC Sync might have a recovery option, never used it, you could check there. Any solution I would have would void said warranty. It's not entirely uncommon for software to corrupt upon power loss.. rare indeed but it happens. See if you warranty is good have a new one in no time.
How about this ?
MrLizm said:
Honestly, if this is not a result of tampering, you might want to check into warranty. HTC Sync might have a recovery option, never used it, you could check there. Any solution I would have would void said warranty. It's not entirely uncommon for software to corrupt upon power loss.. rare indeed but it happens. See if you warranty is good have a new one in no time.
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I have pretty much the same issue except the fact that mine was nit battery drained. It just crashed on some app and then device went to boot loop. Deleted the cache and factory reset thing. No luck.
Best bet is warranty get it replaced. Bloody so many devices going blank just like that !!! Htc should now make a statement on this!!
Else there is a long way , Some steps broadly.. if you on the latest android version and with a never tampered device.
Spend some time on this forum for each of those steps.
Unlock Bootloader (htcdev.com)[all data is gone] - Twrp recovery flash (2.7.1 recommended) -> Adb Sideload - Custom Rom (Android revolution 8.1 recommended)- If okay with custom rom stop here. And enjoy your device.
Else continuing ... Custom Rom -> Use firewater to do S-off --> RUU.exe of the latest Stock Build of your CID and MID (htc1) guru.com --> OTA updates to latest builds by HTC.
Notes :
1) RUU doing with S-on on a older version of android will leave you with bricked device.
2)Adb is needed to run the S-off firewater. So you need a working Android OS , thus the custom rom.
3)Once S-off , make sure you clear the tampered flag and relocked flag in bootloader. Just in case you need to visit the HTC service center later.
I want to the above as same situation. Stuck at the adb sideload step.
anirudhgargi said:
I have pretty much the same issue except the fact that mine was nit battery drained. It just crashed on some app and then device went to boot loop. Deleted the cache and factory reset thing. No luck.
Best bet is warranty get it replaced. Bloody so many devices going blank just like that !!! Htc should now make a statement on this!!
Else there is a long way , Some steps broadly.. if you on the latest android version and with a never tampered device.
Spend some time on this forum for each of those steps.
Unlock Bootloader (htcdev.com)[all data is gone] - Twrp recovery flash (2.7.1 recommended) -> Adb Sideload - Custom Rom (Android revolution 8.1 recommended)- If okay with custom rom stop here. And enjoy your device.
Else continuing ... Custom Rom -> Use firewater to do S-off --> RUU.exe of the latest Stock Build of your CID and MID (htc1) guru.com --> OTA updates to latest builds by HTC.
Notes :
1) RUU doing with S-on on a older version of android will leave you with bricked device.
2)Adb is needed to run the S-off firewater. So you need a working Android OS , thus the custom rom.
3)Once S-off , make sure you clear the tampered flag and relocked flag in bootloader. Just in case you need to visit the HTC service center later.
I want to the above as same situation. Stuck at the adb sideload step.
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How exactly are you stuck at adb sideload?
assuming you have your custom rom, you would:
boot to recovery, select advanced then sideload...
from your pc you goto your ADB folder open cmd and type: adb sideload filename.zip
this pretty much sums it up
So I've been fiddling with the phone trying to fix it, looking at youtube videos and reading the forums but I'm still stuck. It's a Telus phone and it is not under warranty anymore... or it would have gone back already. I almost want to just give it back hahaha :laugh:
I managed to unlock to bootloader... that was pretty simple. The next thing I tried to do was do an adb sideload of twrp... it worked fine until I went into recovery mode and the phone was frozen there. I used an older version of twrp that was suggested 2.7.1 I believe. I noticed on the twrp website that in order to get it on your phone you need to be S-off.
How do I get some sort of custom recovery on my phone? It feels like whatever I do there is always some glitch or little thing that I failed to do.
xdabrainiak said:
So I've been fiddling with the phone trying to fix it, looking at youtube videos and reading the forums but I'm still stuck. It's a Telus phone and it is not under warranty anymore... or it would have gone back already. I almost want to just give it back hahaha :laugh:
I managed to unlock to bootloader... that was pretty simple. The next thing I tried to do was do an adb sideload of twrp... it worked fine until I went into recovery mode and the phone was frozen there. I used an older version of twrp that was suggested 2.7.1 I believe. I noticed on the twrp website that in order to get it on your phone you need to be S-off.
How do I get some sort of custom recovery on my phone? It feels like whatever I do there is always some glitch or little thing that I failed to do.
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TWRP 2.7.1.1 is here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173870
Main advise is to follow steps, Do them no matter how trivial. Usually things go wrong for the littlest reason. You want to make sure you have the most current version of fastboot and adb tools on your computer when working with your HTC. Other good things to pay attention is use OEM cables and take note that you are plugged directly into a USB 2.0 on the board, not a port on the front of PC, a hub or extender..
xdabrainiak said:
So I've been fiddling with the phone trying to fix it, looking at youtube videos and reading the forums but I'm still stuck. It's a Telus phone and it is not under warranty anymore... or it would have gone back already. I almost want to just give it back hahaha :laugh:
I managed to unlock to bootloader... that was pretty simple. The next thing I tried to do was do an adb sideload of twrp... it worked fine until I went into recovery mode and the phone was frozen there. I used an older version of twrp that was suggested 2.7.1 I believe. I noticed on the twrp website that in order to get it on your phone you need to be S-off.
How do I get some sort of custom recovery on my phone? It feels like whatever I do there is always some glitch or little thing that I failed to do.
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Download the latest version of TWRP for your phone
Place in your adb folder
Reboot to bootloader
Fastboot flash recovery "name_of_recovery".img
Fastboot erase cache
Reboot bootloader again and boot into recovery