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[Q] Help with bricked HTC One

I've been a lurker for the last few years; never thinking I would need any help or assistance .. but I have a situation ..
My Sprint HTC One was working better than I had ever seen it just last Thursday. I was running CM11, with ART. I had an old version of SuperOne (Sense 5) backed up with TWRP. I thought I'd go ahead and load the backup, and update all the apps and then make another more recent backup before returning to CM11. I got as far holding the power button and selecting recovery. The phone locked up at that point.
It took 10 minutes to get it back to the screen where you can select fastboot, factory reset, etc. Interestingly I couldn't get into TWRP. The screen read "entering recovery" and nothing. It would just hang there.
I read that erasing the cache with fastboot might work, and it did. But when I was able to enter recovery, instead of restoring CM11, I thought, "well, maybe now it'll work", so I just rebooted. Wrong. Wouldn't boot. And, now running fastboot cache erase (or erase cache) doesn't do anything.
Now, by pressing the power button alone and holding it in I'm able to get to the fastboot, factory reset, etc screen. Went to fastboot usb, and fastboot commands work but ADB doesn't detect the device. I can't send ADB commands, but I can send ONE fastboot command. After sending any fastboot command, the phone locks up. Nothing from that point.
I tried installing a RUU. The .exe file detected the version on my phone, and everything went great until the program said it was booting to the bootloader. Locked it up. Nothing from that point.
I need help.
Thanks.
I uninstalled the HTC drivers and reinstalled them. A suggestion since ADB didn't work. And I can't get into bootloader. No difference.

Any suggestions
Any suggestions at all. I'm desperate.

Ogre77497 said:
Any suggestions at all. I'm desperate.
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You can get into fastboot correct?

Fastboot - Yes .. Sorta
I can get into fastboot, but I copy anything to the phone via fastboot. I'm told "unable to write". Thanks.

Ogre77497 said:
I can get into fastboot, but I copy anything to the phone via fastboot. I'm told "unable to write". Thanks.
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Ok it's probably a problem with your USB cable or USB port. Try using another PC and another cable.
If this doesn't work read some guide to properly set up ADB, uninstall all HTC stuff and install only the "naked driver" and than run the LATEST ruu. Maybe you have upgraded your firmware and can't flash older ruu's.
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk

Will Try
I'll give that a try. I really appreciate the help. I run my whole business on that phone.

Just make sure you follow my suggestions properly. It should be just the cable, and I think you don't have the right drivers for ADB. Stay calm your phone is just soft bricked. You only need to be patient and read. Naked driver here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk

elvisypi said:
Ok it's probably a problem with your USB cable or USB port. Try using another PC and another cable.
If this doesn't work read some guide to properly set up ADB, uninstall all HTC stuff and install only the "naked driver" and than run the LATEST ruu. Maybe you have upgraded your firmware and can't flash older ruu's.
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk
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+1
I did the same thing a few weeks ago and lost recovery in the process. The naked driver did the trick. Also the thread about restoring after a gsm rom install is a great. It's not a loss. Not having an sd card in the one made things a little different for me, but I was able to get everything back. These drivers suck!

Progress
I've followed your directions. I downloaded the naked driver, and the minimal ADT. I found the correct RUU (3.04.651.2) I attempted to relock the bootloader, but I got a message .. " Status read failed <no such file or directory>" Went ahead and tried flashing the RUU (fastboot flash zip ruu.zip), and got the message "FAILED Remote: not allowed"
The phone is unlocked, CID SPCS_001, and HBOOT 1.44
I wasn't able to access TWRP recovery earlier, so I tried reflashing the img file. Failed remote: image update error. I tried erasing the cache .. "Failed remote erasing error", but now I can get into TWRP.
TWRP says I have "0" internal storage. I also can't mount system, data or cache. The choices are there but can't be selected.
I can't use ADB (device not found). and the phone isn't detected by windows. I had installed the HTC drivers, but couldn't uninstall them, so I install HTC Sync manager and then uninstalled it. The program deleted the HTC drivers when I uninstalled it. When I plugged in the HTC One (with a new cable) nothing happened, so I used the windows hardware wizard to install the naked driver. The phone still isn't detected, but again I can issue fastboot commands. Well, one fastboot command and then the phone freezes up.
If I use filemanager within TWRP there's no emulated sd card. I really think that's where my problem is. No partitions are available. And, when I use TWRP to shut down, it warns me that no OS is installed.
Any other suggestions?
I sure appreciate all your help. Thanks.
elvisypi said:
Just make sure you follow my suggestions properly. It should be just the cable, and I think you don't have the right drivers for ADB. Stay calm your phone is just soft bricked. You only need to be patient and read. Naked driver here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263822
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk
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Are you Linux savvy at all? All this crap is far easier on Linux. I guarantee the drivers are absolute cakewalk -- there isn't a specific driver at all, just a rule to tell the kernel about the device.
I can give you the udev rule for the phone if you are sick of trying to get Windows to work. The Android SDK is also quite easy to install.
If you want to try, just install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Later versions also work, but that version is the current stable release. I can help from there.

Try another cable maybe it's faulty. Uninstall all the HTC crap, run some cleaner app like ccleaner (maybe there are leftovers) and install only the naked driver. Your phone should be detected. Make sure you have the latest version of ADB. here's the latest http://click.xda-developers.com/api...n 1.1.3 Here&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13877458281136
The ruu is not to be flashed with fastboot commands, you must run the exe file
Here's the latest ruu
http://click.xda-developers.com/api....05.651 .5&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_138775039936710
-extract zip to a folder on your pc
-using fastboot, type this cmd: fastboot oem lock this will relock the bootloader
-from pc, run ARUWizard.exe from the extracted folder. it will run the RUU utility & flash back to stock
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Installing Ubuntu
Not Linux savy at all, but I'll install Ubuntu. I'll let you know when I'm able to boot into it. Thanks.
tdhite said:
Are you Linux savvy at all? All this crap is far easier on Linux. I guarantee the drivers are absolute cakewalk -- there isn't a specific driver at all, just a rule to tell the kernel about the device.
I can give you the udev rule for the phone if you are sick of trying to get Windows to work. The Android SDK is also quite easy to install.
If you want to try, just install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Later versions also work, but that version is the current stable release. I can help from there.
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Ogre77497 said:
Not Linux savy at all, but I'll install Ubuntu. I'll let you know when I'm able to boot into it. Thanks.
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When you get it installed, login and open a terminal windows (it'll install Unity by default, so click on the first button on the left sidebar and search for terminal, then click on it), then type exactly the following (cut/copy/paste should do it too) noting that the first command will make you give your password since sudo requests root level access:
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get install -y wget openjdk-7-jdk
wget http://dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r22.3-linux.tgz
mkdir ~/bin
cd ~/bin
tar xvzf ~/android-sdk_r22.3-linux.tgz
cat >> ~/.bashrc <<EOF
if [ -d ${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux ]; then
PATH+=":${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux/tools"
PATH+=":${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools"
fi
export PATH
EOF
exit
That last command will exit the terminal. Start another and it'll read the .bashrc file and presto -- you have SDK access from everywhere.
Then, type this command:
android
That will bring up the SDK UI -- let it download/install all of the latest stuff (r22 of the tools and whatnot).
When done, close the android SDK window.
Type adb (bet it works), but fastboot will require root access (I'm not going to teach you how to get around that yet -- no problem, you just run sudo and I'll show that in a sec).
Finally, plug in your HTC One and type adb devices and let's see if it didn't just know it already.
Lemme know.

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Installed
I have Linux running on my Dell laptop. No internet though. Something about installing broadcom drivers ..
What do I need to do, sir?
tdhite said:
Are you Linux savvy at all? All this crap is far easier on Linux. I guarantee the drivers are absolute cakewalk -- there isn't a specific driver at all, just a rule to tell the kernel about the device.
I can give you the udev rule for the phone if you are sick of trying to get Windows to work. The Android SDK is also quite easy to install.
If you want to try, just install Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Later versions also work, but that version is the current stable release. I can help from there.
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Ogre77497 said:
I have Linux running on my Dell laptop. No internet though. Something about installing broadcom drivers ..
What do I need to do, sir?
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bigdaddy619 said:
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@bigdaddy619 probably got you covered, but if not, let me know. Your friend for Broadcom chips on Dell boxes is here:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/WifiDocs/Driver/bcm43xx
The gist is pretty simple. If you don't know which wireless you have, do this:
1) widen your terminal window so you have ample room (good and wide);
2) run sudo lspci -v
Hunt down the Broadcom info -- it'll say which device is your broadcom wifi. Just need the numbers.

Working ..
I feel like I'm making some progress here, but it's still not being recognized. Everything worked great up until ...
After closing the SDK window, I connected the HTC One, and "Fastboot USB" came up on my phone. I typed adb devices and got a line "List of Devices attached" by nothing was showing as being attached.
If I enter a fastboot command, it hangs saying "waiting on device".
tdhite said:
When you get it installed, login and open a terminal windows (it'll install Unity by default, so click on the first button on the left sidebar and search for terminal, then click on it), then type exactly the following (cut/copy/paste should do it too) noting that the first command will make you give your password since sudo requests root level access:
sudo apt-get update -y
sudo apt-get install -y wget openjdk-7-jdk
wget http://dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r22.3-linux.tgz
mkdir ~/bin
cd ~/bin
tar xvzf ~/android-sdk_r22.3-linux.tgz
cat >> ~/.bashrc <<EOF
if [ -d ${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux ]; then
PATH+=":${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux/tools"
PATH+=":${HOME}/bin/android-sdk-linux/platform-tools"
fi
export PATH
EOF
exit
That last command will exit the terminal. Start another and it'll read the .bashrc file and presto -- you have SDK access from everywhere.
Then, type this command:
android
That will bring up the SDK UI -- let it download/install all of the latest stuff (r22 of the tools and whatnot).
When done, close the android SDK window.
Type adb (bet it works), but fastboot will require root access (I'm not going to teach you how to get around that yet -- no problem, you just run sudo and I'll show that in a sec).
Finally, plug in your HTC One and type adb devices and let's see if it didn't just know it already.
Lemme know.
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Ogre77497 said:
I feel like I'm making some progress here ....
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Hang in, writing you some instructions, just a few minutes -- just need to get a udev rule into place but I want to make it easy for you.
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tdhite said:
Hang in, writing you some instructions, just a few minutes -- just need to get a udev rule into place but I want to make it easy for you.
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Actually -- let's walk before we run. I loaded up Ubuntu real quick to assure I can duplicate what I want you to see. So, do this:
1) connect (if not already connected) the HTC to the usb port so you get 'fastboot (usb)' as normal;
2) type the following:
sudo su
lsusb -v >/tmp/lsusb.txt
chmod 666 /tmp/lsbusb.txt
exit
Now, edit that file in the text editor (just search for 'edit' like you did for 'termina' and select the "Text Editor". When you get that open, have it "File | Open" the file above -- /tmp/lsusb.txt
Then look through for text similar to what I give below. If we get that -- I need the idVendor line -- it should read: "idVendor 0x0bb4 High Tech Computer Corp."
I copied some sample output from my own machine so you can see how it should look:
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probably a bunch of stuff we don't care about, then something like...
Bus 001 Device 005: ID 0bb4:0ff0 High Tech Computer Corp.
Device Descriptor:
bLength 18
bDescriptorType 1
bcdUSB 2.10
bDeviceClass 0 (Defined at Interface level)
bDeviceSubClass 0
bDeviceProtocol 0
bMaxPacketSize0 64
idVendor 0x0bb4 High Tech Computer Corp.
idProduct 0x0ff0
bcdDevice 1.00
iManufacturer 1 htc, Inc
iProduct 2 Android 1.0
iSerial 3 XXXXXXXXXXXX (I X'd this out -- it'll be your device serial id).
bNumConfigurations 1
Configuration Descriptor:
bLength 9
bDescriptorType 2
wTotalLength 32
bNumInterfaces 1
bConfigurationValue 1
iConfiguration 0
bmAttributes 0x80
and a bunch more stuff...
If we don't see that, we got troubles. If we do -- we'll make a udev rule to load it up for adb and fastboot.

It appears he's bricked, when we first mounted the phone to the PC and it tried to install drivers we got QHSUSB_DLOAD which usually indicates a brick.
The strange thing was we could still access fastbootusb and the PC would recognize it being in fastboot. But any other command then fastboot devices would lock up the bootloader and fail.

Getting Closer
That's exactly it. "idVendor 0x0bb4 High Tech Computer Corp."
Finally, something worked. Thanks.
Now, edit that file in the text editor (just search for 'edit' like you did for 'termina' and select the "Text Editor". When you get that open, have it "File | Open" the file above -- /tmp/lsusb.txt
Then look through for text similar to what I give below. If we get that -- I need the idVendor line -- it should read: "idVendor 0x0bb4 High Tech Computer Corp."

Help! Infinite bootloop, can't enter Recovery, and Fastboot usb doesnt work

Super noob here. I was trying to update my android revolution hd rom and somehow I screwed everything.
Do I have a chance to fix my phone or should I purchase a new one?
My unit is a HTC One m7 (sprint).
I understand that in order to fix this I need to install a new recovery (I have a CWM old version). The phone reboots in regular mode but as ROM is not working it reboots to recovery, but this doesn't work either I just see a 0,5s splash screen and the loop goes on.
I have read the "disaster recovery" thread but they assume Fastboot USB works. My problem is I dont even know how to connect my phone to my computer in order to work from there.
My bootloader is still unlocked (fortunately).
I have Hboot 1.44 should I update it?
A step-by-step dumb proof will be appreciated!

First download a toolkit for the HTC one m7. You can find it in the android development section. With that you can install a new recovery. I recommend twrp. After that push a ROM via adb to the device and flash that Rom. There are hundreds of sprint ROMs and even more threads "how to adb push"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
[GUIDE] Complete Flashing Guide | Rooting | Going Back To Stock | 05.05.2013

Philipp_94 said:
First download a toolkit for the HTC one m7. You can find it in the android development section. With that you can install a new recovery. I recommend twrp. After that push a ROM via adb to the device and flash that Rom. There are hundreds of sprint ROMs and even more threads "how to adb push"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
[GUIDE] Complete Flashing Guide | Rooting | Going Back To Stock | 05.05.2013
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Thanks, downloaded this tool seems great, but my phone is not getting recognized by the system. Im using Windows 8.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727913
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My drivers are installed, I have "HTC Sync Manager" installed. This is desperating.

Blocked ONE said:
Thanks, downloaded this tool seems great, but my phone is not getting recognized by the system. Im using Windows 8.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727913
My drivers are installed, I have "HTC Sync Manager" installed. This is desperating.
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First off if your running CWM and tried to install ARHD then your gonna have issues as ARHD is only compatible with TWRP recovery 2.6.3.3 or 2.7.1.1
If Windows 8 has stopped recognizing your phone and you can't boot to a Rom unfortunately there's little chance of you getting it working again.
So you have 2 good options. Get/make an otg cable and use it to install a Rom compatible with CWM.
Or create a Linux boot disk to use adb/fastboot. Linux doesn't need drivers for your phone so no detection problems then you can flash recovery or push a Rom whatever you want.
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Blocked ONE said:
I have read the "disaster recovery" thread but they assume Fastboot USB works. My problem is I dont even know how to connect my phone to my computer in order to work from there.
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To use Fastboot :- boot the phone to the boot loader and select Fastboot from the menu. Then connect you phone via usb cable and Fastboot should change to fastbootusb.
Open the folder that contains adb and fast boot on your pc then hold Shift and right click on the empty white background space, from the menu that appears select "open command window here"
In the command window type
fastboot devices
If you get an output of your phone's serial no. Fastboot is working.

Danny201281 said:
First off if your running CWM and tried to install ARHD then your gonna have issues as ARHD is only compatible with TWRP recovery 2.6.3.3 or 2.7.1.1
If Windows 8 has stopped recognizing your phone and you can't boot to a Rom unfortunately there's little chance of you getting it working again.
So you have 2 good options. Get/make an otg cable and use it to install a Rom compatible with CWM.
Or create a Linux boot disk to use adb/fastboot. Linux doesn't need drivers for your phone so no detection problems then you can flash recovery or push a Rom whatever you want
To use Fastboot :- boot the phone to the boot loader and select Fastboot from the menu. Then connect you phone via usb cable and Fastboot should change to fastbootusb.
Open the folder that contains adb and fast boot on your pc then hold Shift and right click on the empty white background space, from the menu that appears select "open command window here"
In the command window type
fastboot devices
If you get an output of your phone's serial no. Fastboot is working.
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I write fastboot devices and nothing happens.
I think I'm trying on a friends computer he has Linux. Hope this is not bricked lol. At least the phone turns ON, it can be charged as well, and bootloader works. But can't fastboot!

Blocked ONE said:
I write fastboot devices and nothing happens.
I think I'm trying on a friends computer he has Linux. Hope this is not bricked lol. At least the phone turns ON, it can be charged as well, and bootloader works. But can't fastboot!
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Your not even close to being bricked
On Linux you will still need to install adb/fastboot but no drivers for your phone needed. As long as adb is working your on a winner
Also you will need to add sudo at the beginning of each command
E.g "adb devices" becomes " sudo adb devices" or "fastboot flash recovery" becomes " sudo fastboot flash recovery"

Blocked ONE said:
I write fastboot devices and nothing happens.
I think I'm trying on a friends computer he has Linux. Hope this is not bricked lol. At least the phone turns ON, it can be charged as well, and bootloader works. But can't fastboot!
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Danny201281 said:
Your not even close to being bricked
On Linux you will still need to install adb/fastboot but no drivers for your phone needed. As long as adb is working your on a winner
Also you will need to add sudo at the beginning of each command
E.g "adb devices" becomes " sudo adb devices" or "fastboot flash recovery" becomes " sudo fastboot flash recovery"
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also Sprint has a different partition structure you CANNOT use files for a GSM phone on yours ...please go to the sprint forums for the files and help you need

Sirs, ubuntu doesnt recognize it either!
While on the bootloop it says system can't mount the Android unit. This means the USB is working.
But on the bootloader/fastboot it doesn't even pop up this message, its like nothing is plugged. WTF I think it is bricked, can't connect anywhere. I feel stupid just trashed my phone for a non important ROM update.

Blocked ONE said:
Sirs, ubuntu doesnt recognize it either!
While on the bootloop it says system can't mount the Android unit. This means the USB is working.
But on the bootloader/fastboot it doesn't even pop up this message, its like nothing is plugged. WTF I think it is bricked, can't connect anywhere. I feel stupid just trashed my phone for a non important ROM update.
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you need to calm down
first turn the phone off
hold power plus volume down
when the phone goes off keep holding volume down and let go of power
now your in the bootloader
use the volume key to select bootloader then power off
now wait
now hook the phone to the usb and hit power plus volume down
let go of both when you see the bootloader again
now your in fastboot USB
now you can flash the correct recovery to your phone.
next you need this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658910

clsA said:
you need to calm down
first turn the phone off
hold power plus volume down
when the phone goes off keep holding volume down and let go of power
now your in the bootloader
use the volume key to select bootloader then power off
now wait
now hook the phone to the usb and hit power plus volume down
let go of both when you see the bootloader again
now your in fastboot USB
now you can flash the correct recovery to your phone.
next you need this >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658910
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I followed your instructions but the device doesn't show up in Ubuntu.
But if I try to boot in regular mode, it shows! "Android Phone". The problem is I can't access this, since it just appears for some seconds because this is during the bootloop. Anyway during these seconds, if I click on "Android Phone" it says it cant access it... This is confusing.
I tried both USB 3.0 and 2.0 since I have read 3.0 has problems sometimes.
Should I install any kind of drivers on Ubuntu?

Blocked ONE said:
I followed your instructions but the device doesn't show up in Ubuntu.
But if I try to boot in regular mode, it shows! "Android Phone". The problem is I can't access this, since it just appears for some seconds because this is during the bootloop. Anyway during these seconds, if I click on "Android Phone" it says it cant access it... This is confusing.
I tried both USB 3.0 and 2.0 since I have read 3.0 has problems sometimes.
Should I install any kind of drivers on Ubuntu?
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From @nkk71 Superguide
5) Q: How do I create a Linux Live USB
Windows users: http://click.xda-developers.com/api...ww.ubuntu.com/download/deskt...ick-on-windows
Mac users: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/deskt...ick-on-mac-osx
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS 32bit ISO from here: http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop
Once the Ubuntu Live USB is ready, shutdown your computer and restart from the USB
No need to install, just use the "Try Ubuntu" option
open a terminal
and install adb & fastboot using (copy/paste 1 line at a time into terminal):
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
you can then check version, by typing "adb version"
and check connection using "adb devices" in custom recovery or booted phone
and "sudo fastboot devices" in bootloader
you can also check @tobesedated guide for more info: [Guide]Suggestion For S-off On 1.55 HBoot Using Ubuntu---Step by step with pictures
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OK i think im making some progress!!
I am running this ubuntu from USB, installed adb and fastboot, and I think its connected now. At console I type "fastboot devices" and it says: "HT359W90.... fastboot"
Then I downloaded the TWRP 2.7.1.1 and flashed it. Finally I rebooted the phone and now it enters recovery!!!!!! :good: Im now sure the one is not dead!! Thank you so much guys.
Now what? Should I make a factory reset or just go ahead and flash the ROM I intended to get? Don't want to screw it again...
p.s. Apparently I can't push the ROM from ubuntu to sdcard. It says "no such file or directory". And from phone, the ADB Sideload feature doesnt work either, it gest stuck at "starting ADB sideload feature" even after 15 minutes...

Blocked ONE said:
OK i think im making some progress!!
I am running this ubuntu from USB, installed adb and fastboot, and I think its connected now. At console I type "fastboot devices" and it says: "HT359W90.... fastboot"
Then I downloaded the TWRP 2.7.1.1 and flashed it. Finally I rebooted the phone and now it enters recovery!!!!!! :good: Im now sure the one is not dead!! Thank you so much guys.
Now what? Should I make a factory reset or just go ahead and flash the ROM I intended to get? Don't want to screw it again...
p.s. Apparently I can't push the ROM from ubuntu to sdcard. It says "no such file or directory". And from phone, the ADB Sideload feature doesnt work either, it gest stuck at "starting ADB sideload feature" even after 15 minutes...
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Ok so you have usb Linux working that's great.
What method did you use to install adb/fastboot? Hopefully it was the Webupd8 repository install as this makes life easy.

Danny201281 said:
Ok so you have usb Linux working that's great.
What method did you use to install adb/fastboot? Hopefully it was the Webupd8 repository install as this makes life easy.
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Yes I followed the method quoted by clsA

Make sure your Rom is compatible with Sprint then to push it to the phone do this.
Boot your Linux usb stick and select the try ubuntu option. Wait for the desktop to load. Open the Home folder. In the top left you should see other drives connected to your pc. Go into your hdd and copy the Rom to the Home folder of the Linux usb and rename it rom.zip.
Now reboot computer, and Wait for it to return to the try/install ubuntu screen. And press
Control + alt + F1 (this will take you to main Linux terminal)
Boot your phone into recovery and connect with usb and type
adb devices (to check phone is detected if phone is not detected see below)
Then
adb push rom.zip /sdcard
If phone is not detected type the following 3 commands waiting for each to complete there out put. Be patient it may seem stuck at some points and you may see some errors but just wait for the terminal to return to normal after each command I.E ready to accept another command. Once all 3 commands have completed try adb devices again.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot

Danny201281 said:
Make sure your Rom is compatible with Sprint then to push it to the phone do this.
Boot your Linux usb stick and select the try ubuntu option. Wait for the desktop to load. Open the Home folder. In the top left you should see other drives connected to your pc. Go into your hdd and copy the Rom to the Home folder of the Linux usb and rename it rom.zip.
Now reboot computer, and Wait for it to return to the try/install ubuntu screen. And press
Control + alt + F1 (this will take you to main Linux terminal)
Boot your phone into recovery and connect with usb and type
adb devices (to check phone is detected if phone is not detected see below)
Then
adb push rom.zip /sdcard
If phone is not detected type the following 3 commands waiting for each to complete there out put. Be patient it may seem stuck at some points and you may see some errors but just wait for the terminal to return to normal after each command I.E ready to accept another command. Once all 3 commands have completed try adb devices again.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
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Ubuntu crashes whenever I press Ctrl+Alt+F1, tried twice and had to reboot.
I was using Ctrl+Alt+T for opening a console. Already did all those 3 commands but not working. This seems challenging! I have read something about 32-bits instructions needed for this? Im running under a 64bit computer and 64 bit linux distribution.
By the way a friend has got an OTG cable, would this work to get a ROM inside the SD-Card?

Blocked ONE said:
Ubuntu crashes whenever I press Ctrl+Alt+F1, tried twice and had to reboot.
I was using Ctrl+Alt+T for opening a console. Already did all those 3 commands but not working. This seems challenging! I have read something about 32-bits instructions needed for this? Im running under a 64bit computer and 64 bit linux distribution.
By the way a friend has got an OTG cable, would this work to get a ROM inside the SD-Card?
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You should be using 32bit Linux it will run ok on a 64bit machine. But with 64bit Linux you will need to install 32bit libs I think.
Yes an otg cable can be used to copy the Rom to the phone
It's weird that you had Fastboot working but adb won't though. Try using adb without the sudo prefix. It should be working if Fastboot is. But remember you must be in recovery to use adb. Not the bootloader.
Fastboot = bootloader
Adb = recovery

Blocked ONE said:
p.s. Apparently I can't push the ROM from ubuntu to sdcard. It says "no such file or directory".
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Ok slight brain fart on my part lol. The error you got implies that adb is working but your Rom is not in the right place.
You can put the Rom in the home folder and use the adb push command from the terminal as it is when opened.
Or if the Rom is for instance in the downloads folder you must first use
cd Downloads (to take the terminal to the downloads folder)
Then adb push

More problems lol
Apparently I can't flash any ROM because it says I cant mount cache, data nor internal storage.
Im on TWRP 2.7.1.1

Blocked ONE said:
More problems lol
Apparently I can't flash any ROM because it says I cant mount cache, data nor internal storage.
Im on TWRP 2.7.1.1
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So you've got the Rom on the phone but when go To recovery you can't see the rom because of this error?
It's normal to see these type of errors after using fastboot erase cache. But not normally with internal storage.
If you can see the Rom just flash it it should work.

unknown device in device manager

Hi
I have HTC one that couldn't be recognized by my pc
running under windows 7 by usb
I have : VId = 0000 and pid = 0000 in : le chemin d'acces à l'instance du périphérique :
USB\VID_0000&PID_0000\6&189D988F&0&4
knowing that I have installed the last version of HTC Sync manager,
usb debogging is enabled in my htc ,
sorry for my poor english
thank you for your help

hm911 said:
Hi
I have HTC one that couldn't be recognized by my pc
running under windows 7 by usb
I have : VId = 0000 and pid = 0000 in : le chemin d'acces à l'instance du périphérique :
USB\VID_0000&PID_0000\6&189D988F&0&4
knowing that I have installed the last version of HTC Sync manager,
usb debogging is enabled in my htc ,
sorry for my poor english
thank you for your help
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Take a look at FAQ Q#2 on getting your phone recognized.

majmoz said:
Take a look at FAQ Q#2 on getting your phone recognized.
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Hi @majmoz
steel not finding my problem in this FAQ

hm911 said:
Hi @majmoz
steel not finding my problem in this FAQ
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Did you follow the steps in FAQ Question #2? Can you use a different port, cable or computer? Depending on what you want to accomplish, you could use Linux on a USB!
HOW TO USE LINUX FOR FASTBOOT & ADB VIA USB
This guide originally posted by @Danny201281
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54272479&postcount=219​Linux is your friend; if your drivers are not working the chances of getting them working again without the phone booting are slim. But Linux doesn't need drivers to talk to your device.
Go here: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ and download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3
Then go here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/ and download Ubuntu from the first link at the top that says PC (Intel x86) desktop CD
Then use these files to create a bootable Linux USB drive with at least a 2 GB persistent file for storing files. You'll also probably need to change your boot settings in the computers bios to boot from USB.
MOVING YOUR FILES TO UBUNTU
Once booted you should be at a screen with options to "Try Ubuntu” or "Install Ubuntu". We don’t need to Install anything so just choose "Try Ubuntu" and the computer will boot to the Ubuntu Desktop (If you get a popup saying "system has encountered an error" or something similar just cancel and ignore it, it should have no effect on what we need to do as it is due to missing Linux OS updates we don’t need). On the left of the screen you'll see the Dock. Open the orange folder icon near the top this is the Home folder. It’s where we need to put any files we need to work with such as a rom.zip you want to push to the device or recovery.img files for flashing.
To get your files here is a simple drag and drop process. In the top left of the Home folder you'll see the drive structure of you pc under devices. Choose your PCs hard drive and Right-Click then" Open in a new window". Locate your .zip or .img files and drag them into the home folder. Now wait for the copy process to complete and rename them for easier typing later, e.g., rom.zip, firmware.zip or recovery.img etc.
USING ADB AND FASTBOOT
First you need to install adb fastboot; this is easy just 3 commands in the terminal. Thanks to Webupd8 team.
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Make sure your connected to the internet and press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal then type or copy and paste the above commands one at a time waiting for each to complete their output. It may seem to have stopped at times but be patient when the prompt returns to normal enter the next command and when there all done you’re ready to use adb and fastboot.
Once you've moved all the files you need to the home folder that’s it you’re ready to go. Close everything down on the desktop (optional) and press Ctrl+Alt+T this will open the terminal now connect your phone with the USB cable. All fastboot commands need to have the "sudo" prefix added at the start, e.g.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img becomes sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot devices becomes sudo fastboot devices
However, adb should work basically the same as on windows. If you do have problems with normal adb commands adding “sudo” can help here as well.
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[Q] Can install ROM, old recovery.

Hi mates, please help.
I have just update my girlfriends HTC One M7.
It was a 4.2 Android version from ARHD. I didn't notice that I needed to update Recovery in order to run new ROMs and now is looping in HTC logos.
The problem is that Fastboot isn't working with Windows 8.1 (I've been hours trying different drivers).
ADB is working right, but I can not install RECOVERY.IMG throught recovery or sideload.
I was thinking in installing through sideload an old ROM that works with my Recovery but I can not find any.
¿Any other solution?
¿A factory reset will work?
Thanks,
I'm in a hurry, i'm leaving soon and i do not like to let her with a brick mobile.

SergiNS said:
Hi mates, please help.
I have just update my girlfriends HTC One M7.
It was a 4.2 Android version from ARHD. I didn't notice that I needed to update Recovery in order to run new ROMs and now is looping in HTC logos.
The problem is that Fastboot isn't working with Windows 8.1 (I've been hours trying different drivers).
ADB is working right, but I can not install RECOVERY.IMG throught recovery or sideload.
I was thinking in installing through sideload an old ROM that works with my Recovery but I can not find any.
¿Any other solution?
¿A factory reset will work?
Thanks,
I'm in a hurry, i'm leaving soon and i do not like to let her with a brick mobile.
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Win 8.1 does not work with lower hboots. You should try a Win 7 computer or Linux on USB.
HOW TO USE LINUX FOR FASTBOOT & ADB VIA USB
This guide originally posted by @Danny201281
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54272479&postcount=219​Linux is your friend; if your drivers are not working the chances of getting them working again without the phone booting are slim. But Linux doesn't need drivers to talk to your device.
Go here: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ and download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3
Then go here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/ and download Ubuntu from the first link at the top that says PC (Intel x86) desktop CD
Then use these files to create a bootable Linux USB drive with at least a 2 GB persistent file for storing files. You'll also probably need to change your boot settings in the computers bios to boot from USB.
MOVING YOUR FILES TO UBUNTU
Once booted you should be at a screen with options to "Try Ubuntu” or "Install Ubuntu". We don’t need to Install anything so just choose "Try Ubuntu" and the computer will boot to the Ubuntu Desktop (If you get a popup saying "system has encountered an error" or something similar just cancel and ignore it, it should have no effect on what we need to do as it is due to missing Linux OS updates we don’t need). On the left of the screen you'll see the Dock. Open the orange folder icon near the top this is the Home folder. It’s where we need to put any files we need to work with such as a rom.zip you want to push to the device or recovery.img files for flashing.
To get your files here is a simple drag and drop process. In the top left of the Home folder you'll see the drive structure of you pc under devices. Choose your PCs hard drive and Right-Click then" Open in a new window". Locate your .zip or .img files and drag them into the home folder. Now wait for the copy process to complete and rename them for easier typing later, e.g., rom.zip, firmware.zip or recovery.img etc.
USING ADB AND FASTBOOT
First you need to install adb fastboot; this is easy just 3 commands in the terminal. Thanks to Webupd8 team.
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Make sure your connected to the internet and press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal then type or copy and paste the above commands one at a time waiting for each to complete their output. It may seem to have stopped at times but be patient when the prompt returns to normal enter the next command and when there all done you’re ready to use adb and fastboot.
Once you've moved all the files you need to the home folder that’s it you’re ready to go. Close everything down on the desktop (optional) and press Ctrl+Alt+T this will open the terminal now connect your phone with the USB cable. All fastboot commands need to have the "sudo" prefix added at the start, e.g.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img becomes sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot devices becomes sudo fastboot devices
However, adb should work basically the same as on windows. If you do have problems with normal adb commands adding “sudo” can help here as well.
If you get "no permissions ?????????" when trying to use adb, type:
Code:
killall adb
Disconnect the phone for a few seconds, then reconnect and type:
Code:
sudo adb devices
adb should now work as normal without the sudo prefix.
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majmoz said:
Win 8.1 does not work with lower hboots. You should try a Win 7 computer or Linux on USB.
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¿Isn't just easier to flash an old ROM that doesn't need TWRP 2.6 or higher?
I'm not used into Linux
Thanks a lot, please give any alternative you know.

SergiNS said:
¿Isn't just easier to flash an old ROM that doesn't need TWRP 2.6 or higher?
I'm not used into Linux
Thanks a lot, please give any alternative you know.
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Yes, if you can find an older ROM that doesn't require an updated custom recovery. However, you wanted to update your girlfriends ROM and in order to do that you will need the newer custom recovery!
The other option, if you can find a newer RUU you could flash that and possibly Win 8.1 will work with the higher hboot.
Personally, Linux is not that difficult and if you follow the instructions posted you will not have an issue.

majmoz said:
Yes, if you can find an older ROM that doesn't require an updated custom recovery. However, you wanted to update your girlfriends ROM and in order to do that you will need the newer custom recovery!
The other option, if you can find a newer RUU you could flash that and possibly Win 8.1 will work with the higher hboot.
Personally, Linux is not that difficult and if you follow the instructions posted you will not have an issue.
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I'm installing it on a pendrive right now.
Hope is easy.
Is taking time "Creating a persistent File"
As it seems, I can get files from HDD from Ubuntu isn't it?
Thanks

SergiNS said:
I'm installing it on a pendrive right now.
Hope is easy.
Is taking time "Creating a persistent File"
As it seems, I can get files from HDD from Ubuntu isn't it?
Thanks
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Yes you will be able to access files on your pc's harddrive from the Linux pendrive. But it's better to copy them to the Linux home folder as in my guide before flashing. This is why you need the persistent file. It's like a Virtual Hard drive on your usb stick
Otherwise it will complicate flashing with long file paths needed for the adb and fastboot commands.
Just follow my mini guide and you'll be fine
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Danny201281 said:
Yes you will be able to access files on your pc's harddrive from the Linux pendrive. But it's better to copy them to the Linux home folder as in my guide before flashing. This is why you need the persistent file. It's like a Virtual Hard drive on your usb stick
Otherwise it will complicate flashing with long file paths needed for the adb and fastboot commands.
Just follow my mini guide and you'll be fine
Sent from my HTC One M7 - ARHD 82.0 Using Tapatalk
If you found my posts helpful, Please click thanks :good:
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Thanks a lot mate.
Right now is all done.
I will keep Ubuntu in my pendrive, it can help me in many ways.
Thanks for the guide and for the quick answers.
Always a pleasure to be in this forum.

SergiNS said:
Thanks a lot mate.
Right now is all done.
I will keep Ubuntu in my pendrive, it can help me in many ways.
Thanks for the guide and for the quick answers.
Always a pleasure to be in this forum.
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Your welcome. Glad it got you out of trouble, Linux ain't so scary eh! [emoji12]
P.s no need to say thanks, there's a button for that sure majmoz would appreciate one or two :good:
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MTP device problem HTC One M7

Hello, i searched but i couldn'tfind any solution. I connect my phone to laptop(xp) by usb but laptop doesnt recognize my phone. It says mtp driver couldnt install. I found some mtp driver installed but didnt solved again.Someone can help me about that.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Free mobile app

Any support?
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forcible79 said:
Hello, i searched but i couldn'tfind any solution. I connect my phone to laptop(xp) by usb but laptop doesnt recognize my phone. It says mtp driver couldnt install. I found some mtp driver installed but didnt solved again.Someone can help me about that.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Free mobile app
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Check out this FAQ #2 to see if it will fix your issue.

There was just windows 7 and 8. İ am using windows XP. This solution doesnt work for wndows xp. Any different idea?

There was just windows 7 and 8. I am using windows XP. This solution doesnt work for wndows xp. Any different idea?

forcible79 said:
There was just windows 7 and 8. I am using windows XP. This solution doesnt work for wndows xp. Any different idea?
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The steps are basically the save for XP, Win 7 and Win 8. Here are the HTC drivers for XP it is labeled 2K.

majmoz said:
The steps are basically the save for XP, Win 7 and Win 8. Here are the HTC drivers for XP it is labeled 2K.
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Still i have same failure. Computer see nothing about my phone. I put jpeg about problem

forcible79 said:
Still i have same failure. Computer see nothing about my phone. I put jpeg about problem
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Have you tried different ports? Cables? Computers?
You can try Linux on a USB and you don't have to install it on your computer, here how:
HOW TO USE LINUX FOR FASTBOOT & ADB VIA USB
This guide originally posted by @Danny201281
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54272479&postcount=219​Linux is your friend; if your drivers are not working the chances of getting them working again without the phone booting are slim. But Linux doesn't need drivers to talk to your device.
Go here: http://www.pendrivelinux.com/ and download Universal USB Installer – Easy as 1 2 3
Then go here: http://releases.ubuntu.com/12.04/ and download Ubuntu from the first link at the top that says PC (Intel x86) desktop CD
Then use these files to create a bootable Linux USB drive with at least a 2 GB persistent file for storing files. You'll also probably need to change your boot settings in the computers bios to boot from USB.
MOVING YOUR FILES TO UBUNTU
Once booted you should be at a screen with options to "Try Ubuntu” or "Install Ubuntu". We don’t need to Install anything so just choose "Try Ubuntu" and the computer will boot to the Ubuntu Desktop (If you get a popup saying "system has encountered an error" or something similar just cancel and ignore it, it should have no effect on what we need to do as it is due to missing Linux OS updates we don’t need). On the left of the screen you'll see the Dock. Open the orange folder icon near the top this is the Home folder. It’s where we need to put any files we need to work with such as a rom.zip you want to push to the device or recovery.img files for flashing.
To get your files here is a simple drag and drop process. In the top left of the Home folder you'll see the drive structure of you pc under devices. Choose your PCs hard drive and Right-Click then" Open in a new window". Locate your .zip or .img files and drag them into the home folder. Now wait for the copy process to complete and rename them for easier typing later, e.g., rom.zip, firmware.zip or recovery.img etc.
USING ADB AND FASTBOOT
First you need to install adb fastboot; this is easy just 3 commands in the terminal. Thanks to Webupd8 team.
Code:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:nilarimogard/webupd8
Code:
sudo apt-get update
Code:
sudo apt-get install android-tools-adb android-tools-fastboot
Make sure your connected to the internet and press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal then type or copy and paste the above commands one at a time waiting for each to complete their output. It may seem to have stopped at times but be patient when the prompt returns to normal enter the next command and when there all done you’re ready to use adb and fastboot.
Once you've moved all the files you need to the home folder that’s it you’re ready to go. Close everything down on the desktop (optional) and press Ctrl+Alt+T this will open the terminal now connect your phone with the USB cable. All fastboot commands need to have the "sudo" prefix added at the start, e.g.
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img becomes sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot devices becomes sudo fastboot devices
However, adb should work basically the same as on windows. If you do have problems with normal adb commands adding “sudo” can help here as well.
If you get "no permissions ?????????" when trying to use adb, type:
Code:
killall adb
Disconnect the phone for a few seconds, then reconnect and type:
Code:
sudo adb devices
adb should now work as normal without the sudo prefix.
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