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[Q] Can't boot or flash anything on HTC Desire

Hi guys...
Well, I'm a total noob when it comes to Android in general, but I know a thing or two about rooting... The thing is... I managed to flash Oxygen ROM and it was all good... But then I tried to flash a stock HTC ROM and now I can't boot (red triangle) or even get into the recovery! All I can access is fastboot, HBoot and Android recovery. Whenever I try to flash files it sais "Signature failed" or something like that, and even when I tried to do it with the HBoot menu using a stock HTC ROM it kinda went like this: everythin OK except Radio_V2 (Bypassed) and HBoot (Error) so yeah... My Desire is now unusable and I have to use my crappy Xperia X10 Mini... HELP!
SOLVED: Thanks for the help!

Have you tried putting the update.zip (recovery) back on the sd card?
And what rom did you use?
If that does not work use a RUU, there are plenty of threads in Q&A on how to do that.

TheGhost1233 said:
Have you tried putting the update.zip (recovery) back on the sd card?
And what rom did you use?
If that does not work use a RUU, there are plenty of threads in Q&A on how to do that.
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Tried the update.zip you provided, got the following error:
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:Signature verification failed
Installation aborted
Before my problems I used the latest stable Oxygen ROM, after it was the newest (European) Stock ROM for HTC Desire I could find.
And yeah... How do I use an RUU when I can't even boot the phone? I mean, it's an exe, is it not? Can u help me out a little more? sorry for my newbieness n_n
(GAH, I miss my Desire already T^T)

First disable signature verification in recovery, option can be found under 'install zip from sd' and try again.

TheGhost1233 said:
First disable signature verification in recovery, option can be found under 'install zip from sd' and try again.
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The only option I have to "install from zip" is "Apply sdcard:update.zip" from the Android System Recovery (2e) menu, since yeah... Amon RA was removed when I tried to flash the stock rom... I've screwed up quite bad, haven't I?

Well yes you screwed up but it should not be to much trouble fixing it. Next time you flash a rom make sure it's designed to be flashed on a rooted desire.
But this guide should help to get the phone unrooted and working again, then you should be able to root again.

TheGhost1233 said:
Well yes you screwed up but it should not be to much trouble fixing it. Next time you flash a rom make sure it's designed to be flashed on a rooted desire.
But this guide should help to get the phone unrooted and working again, then you should be able to root again.
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Thanks! I'll give it a go and post here with the result! I'll be more carefull from now on, lol

TheGhost1233 said:
Well yes you screwed up but it should not be to much trouble fixing it. Next time you flash a rom make sure it's designed to be flashed on a rooted desire.
But this guide should help to get the phone unrooted and working again, then you should be able to root again.
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Tried to use that method now, got the following:
Reads the zip file and asks to update using it, I press Vol+ (yes) and the process of updating starts... After a while it vibrates and I see the following:
BOOT OK
BOOTLOADER Bypassed
RADIO_V2 Fail-PU
RADIO_CUST OK
RECOVERY OK
SPLASH1 OK
SYSTEM OK
USERDATA OK
Partition update fail!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
<VOL UP> Yes
<VOL DOWN> No
I press VOL UP...
Aaaand I'm met with an infinate HTC boot screen... nothing happens.
When I try to enter recovery...And it's the same deal, met with the HTC boot logo... nothing ever happens... What can I do?! : /

Okaaay, this is embrassing... Just had to run an offical RUU with the phone in Fastboot... God I'm so stupid... Thanks anyways, guys!

Hehe, grattis Erik!

lol good to hear u solved it out

Cant mount /devblock/mmcblklp2

Hello, I was in the middle of installing a new rom and my phone went into a boot loop. I took the battery out and then restarted the phone. When I did this Every time I go into recovery I get the message E: cant mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (file exists).
I can get into recovery but every rom I try to load leaves the phone in a boot loop. I have searched the internet for a solution but I can find one and the one I did find I cant understand. I asks me to use the adb shell and I havent used this in over a year and cant really remember all the scripts to make it work.
I am running clockwork mod 2.5.1.2 i also did the unrevoked s-off. If anyone can walk me through a solution or point me in the direction of one that would be great. Also I wasnt sure where to post this so if Its in the wrong place just let me know and I can repost there.

I'm pretty sure anything before CWM 3.x uses update-script, while almost every rom now uses updater-script. Try updating CWM to 5.0.2.0 and then flashing a rom.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

This should be in the Q&A section, not developement.
That being said the above post by teerom is probably correct.

I tried loading the cwm 5.0.2.0 zip like I would any other zip and I got the same message. Am i doing something wrong?

bdolan said:
I tried loading the cwm 5.0.2.0 zip like I would any other zip and I got the same message. Am i doing something wrong?
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Yeah. First download this file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?s7gyn7raxbs2lab
Rename it to PB31IMG.zip and place it on the root of your SD card. Boot your device into HBOOT (Power + Volume Up) and follow the instructions to install the new recovery. Then try flashing a ROM.

MY MANN!!! how you guys know how to fix these phones when they get all messed up is crazzy. Thank you sooo much for getting me back on my droid...Ive been working with my old palm pre plus... THanks again.

bdolan said:
MY MANN!!! how you guys know how to fix these phones when they get all messed up is crazzy. Thank you sooo much for getting me back on my droid...Ive been working with my old palm pre plus... THanks again.
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Glad I could help
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

[Q] Can't get into recovery

Hi everyone!
First of all, thank you for taking the time to read this!
I have tried to do research on my problem but can't solve it...
The problem is that i can't get into recovery to backup my stock rom.
Specs: HTC Wildfire S, marvel A510e, S-on, Bootloader unlocked, Rooted, Radio-7.54.39.28M, Andriod 2.3.5, HTC sence: 2.1, Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 5.0.2.8, Super SU.
I followed the guide: "How to root the Wildfire S with S-ON"on Andriod forums by CafeKampuchia, thumbs up for him, It got me this far but, now I want to do the thing for which I rooted my phone in the first place: Installing a costum ROM. Therefore I want to backup my stock ROM.
When I open in HBOOT (1.09.0099) and select recovery, the phone reboots and i see the HTC screen, this disappears after 2 sec and my screen turns black... (phone is still on beceause the buttons on the bottom are lighted.)
When I boot the normal way and try to boot into recovery trough CWM ROM manager same thing happen. Also flashed this recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229 Same thing happed...
So how can i backup my stock rom?
Many thanks in advantage!

are your fastboot and debugung boxes checked on?

Fikus011 said:
are your fastboot and debugung boxes checked on?
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Yes, debugging is on. and what do you mean with fastboot?
If i open in Hboot, i can open fastboot and flash something. Thats no problem but i can not get into recovery....

samkuiper9 said:
Yes, debugging is on. and what do you mean with fastboot?
If i open in Hboot, i can open fastboot and flash something. Thats no problem but i can not get into recovery....
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settings>power>fastboot-check that too,then CWM and reboot in recovery...there you have option backup and restore...choose that,choose backup..and wait till its done...reboot and you have you current rom backed up...
Hope this help you..if not tell me what recovery version did you flashed
P.S maybe its better to pull out battery when you chck fastboot in settings...power off your phone and pull out batt...then put it in and hold power key and volume down at the same time...then choose recovery

Had some break trough with my phone.. I flashed my stock recovery from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1426611
Now when i opened recovery in hboot it gave the triangle with an ! sign. Than i pushed the power button and it gave me: Android system recovery <3e> with 4 options to chose.
Reboot system now
Aplly update from sdcard
Wip[e date/factory reset
Wip chase partition
And finaly in yellow it said: E: Cant open /cache/recovery/command
So where do i go from here?

Flashed stock recovery
Had some break trough with my phone.. I flashed my stock recovery from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426611
Now when i opened recovery in hboot it gave the triangle with an ! sign. Than i pushed the power button and it gave me: Android system recovery <3e> with 4 options to chose.
Reboot system now
Aplly update from sdcard
Wip[e date/factory reset
Wip chase partition
And finaly in yellow it said: E: Cant open /cache/recovery/command
So where do i go from here?

samkuiper9 said:
Had some break trough with my phone.. I flashed my stock recovery from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426611
Now when i opened recovery in hboot it gave the triangle with an ! sign. Than i pushed the power button and it gave me: Android system recovery <3e> with 4 options to chose.
Reboot system now
Aplly update from sdcard
Wip[e date/factory reset
Wip chase partition
And finaly in yellow it said: E: Cant open /cache/recovery/command
So where do i go from here?
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REBOOT SYSTEM NOW
Then flash clockword mod from rom manager app again
DO NOT WIPE ANYTHING!!!

Fikus011 said:
settings>power>fastboot-check that too,then CWM and reboot in recovery...there you have option backup and restore...choose that,choose backup..and wait till its done...reboot and you have you current rom backed up...
Hope this help you..if not tell me what recovery version did you flashed
P.S maybe its better to pull out battery when you chck fastboot in settings...power off your phone and pull out batt...then put it in and hold power key and volume down at the same time...then choose recovery
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I can't get into recovery.. either ways. trough CWM or via hboot.
I just reflashed my stockrom and flashed the following recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229
This actually made it worse, recovery just kills the phone... So think i'm going to reflash stock recovery again.

Fikus011 said:
REBOOT SYSTEM NOW
Then flash clockword mod from rom manager app again
DO NOT WIPE ANYTHING!!!
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Ok i did this, (after i flashed stock recovery again. x'D) it told me that it was succesfull. So i rebootet in Hboot and tried recovery.. same story all over again.
HTC screen than black screen

samkuiper9 said:
Ok i did this, (after i flashed stock recovery again. x'D) it told me that it was succesfull. So i rebootet in Hboot and tried recovery.. same story all over again.
HTC screen than black screen
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Rebooted into recovery from rom manager not hboot?
delete that PG zip from sd card and turn off fastboot...try that,i dont realy know what is going on as these steps should work.
did you check if you are still unlock since you flashed RUU?

CWM Recovery problems on some WS's
samkuiper9 said:
Ok i did this, (after i flashed stock recovery again. x'D) it told me that it was succesfull. So i rebootet in Hboot and tried recovery.. same story all over again.
HTC screen than black screen
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Hello!
We have already faced this problem. We cannot find the reason why on some devices CWM is not working. It is characteristic for some devices. The decision is not found yet. We used all known methods for today, and all CWM versions (5.0.2.6 & 5.0.2.8), but are not present result.
Colleagues from 4pda.ru

You might try placing update zip on root of your sdcard and choose apply update from sdcard.
Too bad it doesn't have reinstall packages.
samkuiper9 said:
Had some break trough with my phone.. I flashed my stock recovery from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1426611
Now when i opened recovery in hboot it gave the triangle with an ! sign. Than i pushed the power button and it gave me: Android system recovery <3e> with 4 options to chose.
Reboot system now
Aplly update from sdcard
Wip[e date/factory reset
Wip chase partition
And finaly in yellow it said: E: Cant open /cache/recovery/command
So where do i go from here?
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Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA App

Other ways to back up stock rom?
junxracr said:
You might try placing update zip on root of your sdcard and choose apply update from sdcard.
Too bad it doesn't have reinstall packages.
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA App
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Thanks, to do what exactly? Use it to rename recovery file to update.zip and flash it that way?
CWM is installed, even different versions.. Any damn problem is i can';t get into recovery.
Is there any other way to backup stock ROM besides recovery?!?!?!

Uksus17 said:
Hello!
We have already faced this problem. We cannot find the reason why on some devices CWM is not working. It is characteristic for some devices. The decision is not found yet. We used all known methods for today, and all CWM versions (5.0.2.6 & 5.0.2.8), but are not present result.
Colleagues from 4pda.ru
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Thank you, is there a other way to back up stock ROM?

Maybe try different versions of superuser and busybox. Use app like titanium backup to check versions.
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA App

samkuiper9 said:
Thank you, is there a other way to back up stock ROM?
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No other way to Nandroid Backup...
If u find the decision of this problem, please write me...

Download this: http://db.tt/rDwThKbG
Unzipped and select recovery.bat. make sure you have USB debbuging checked and fastboot unchecked.

MrTaco505 said:
Download this: http://db.tt/rDwThKbG
Unzipped and select recovery.bat. make sure you have USB debbuging checked and fastboot unchecked.
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didn't work I already tried.I want to know what kinds of things relate to recovery，kernel？booting？

factory reset....
Now i was stupid enough to press factory reset in HBOOT.... -_-
After boot the phone keeps loading...
Any opties?

Try Alquez's PG76IMG unofficial cwm recovery. Put it on root of sdcard and boot into hboot. Accept update to install recovery.
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA App

[Q] Problem Installing any Recovery.

Hi all it's the first time I post here because it's the first time i need to post here
You are all fantastic guys thanks for all!
Ok I got my HTC Wildfire S Europe unbranded, S-ON, Bootloader unlocked via HTCdev.
I can't install ANY recovery on it.
Here's what i've tried:
- Putting P**.img in sdcard. The sd has been firstly not goldcard and then i have "goldcarded" it.
- Flash the recovery by fastboot (fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img)
Everytime i try to flash the operation comes successful but, when I try to boot to recovery, it stucks forever on HTC Logo.
What do I make wrong?
I can't install any rom because everyone comes in .zip ...

Root your phone,install Rom manager from the play store and select "Download Clockworkmod Recovery" then "Flash Clockworkmod Recovery"

SOunds like the issue I had, I couldn't install it either, until someone pointed out that I needed a CDMA version of the recovery (CWM).
http://download.clockworkmod.com/rec....8-marvelc.img
Try that. My new issue is that it freezes on CWM< maybe you won't have this issue, let me know.

csoulr666 said:
Root your phone,install Rom manager from the play store and select "Download Clockworkmod Recovery" then "Flash Clockworkmod Recovery"
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Ops..I forgot to say that I've tried thato too!
Thanks for the answer
F9zSlavik said:
SOunds like the issue I had, I couldn't install it either, until someone pointed out that I needed a CDMA version of the recovery (CWM).
Try that. My new issue is that it freezes on CWM< maybe you won't have this issue, let me know.
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I didn't know this, I'll try.
Your link does not work, i'll look for that img btw, thanks!
Edit: Understood now that points were to hide the version, maybe
Edit 2: It doesn't work. I've also tried the 9th version but nothing..

http://www.mediafire.com/?11nkszc18zlj2a9
Try that. Install using fast boot if you can't install it in hboot.
It's CWM 4.0X.X (forgot exact numbers)
It worked for me, my phone no longer freezes and I was able to install roms without any issues.

It correctly flashed but when I boot into recovery it stucks as always at HTC Logo.
But why?

I would contact this guy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4224503
He helped me.

xfra said:
It correctly flashed but when I boot into recovery it stucks as always at HTC Logo.
But why?
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F9zSlavik said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?11nkszc18zlj2a9
Try that. Install using fast boot if you can't install it in hboot.
It's CWM 4.0X.X (forgot exact numbers)
It worked for me, my phone no longer freezes and I was able to install roms without any issues.
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I don't remember any 4.0.X.X recovery for the wildfire S... strange.
@OP - Try alquez's CWM recovery.
Here: http://www.mediafire.com/?p2p88udo32m9xcg
Place the zip in the root of your SD Card, reboot into bootloader by pressing Vol + and Power, let it scan..... bla bla bla it will install.
Then enter Recovery and see if that works. That's the only way I see possible. Or try the above recovery.
Good luck!

I have alredy tried alquez's recovery.
I remember that firstly it said "Cid Error" then after i goldcarded my sdcard it said "Main Version is Older" and it didn't install.
BTW the main reason I'd like to flash a recovery is that I'd like to root again the phone after the last update. The only method I've seen is to flash root.zip via cwm because other one-click programs no longer works.
It looks like it's a damned phone...

Bricked my F240L! what now?

Hi,
I tried to install cm11 on my new F240L and i think i used the wrong cwm file on freegee.
Now when i turn it on there is a screen on for a second saying: secure booting error. cause: device unlock! , so boot success!!
after that it goes to a screen loop of cm logo spinning.
i couldn't find a solution online.
What can I do?

eliziz said:
Hi,
I tried to install cm11 on my new F240L and i think i used the wrong cwm file on freegee.
Now when i turn it on there is a screen on for a second saying: secure booting error. cause: device unlock! , so boot success!!
after that it goes to a screen loop of cm logo spinning.
i couldn't find a solution online.
What can I do?
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I get the same device unlock error when I boot up, but I believe that is normal when you have root.. Did the CM file flash successfully and which one did you use?

yes it said the flash was successful and still its stuck in a loop.
could it be the wrong cwm on freegee?

eliziz said:
yes it said the flash was successful and still its stuck in a loop.
could it be the wrong cwm on freegee?
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Can you still get to CWM? If so, try wiping cache and dalvik cache to begin with.. If that doesn't work, do you know how to push files from the computer to the phone through ADB? If you do, here is the link for correct recoveries for the F240L..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2361941
You could download and push one of those recoveries, reboot to recovery, then try to reflash CM11...if all else fails, you can return to stock with the LG Flash tools and start from scratch..

nerdyblonde said:
Can you still get to CWM? If so, try wiping cache and dalvik cache to begin with.. If that doesn't work, do you know how to push files from the computer to the phone through ADB? If you do, here is the link for correct recoveries for the F240L..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2361941
You could download and push one of those recoveries, reboot to recovery, then try to reflash CM11...if all else fails, you can return to stock with the LG Flash tools and start from scratch..
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! got into cwm wiped cache and dalvik and also factory resrt by mistake...! Now it only powers on to cwm :/
did i destroy it?

eliziz said:
! got into cwm wiped cache and dalvik and also factory resrt by mistake...! Now it only powers on to cwm :/
did i destroy it?
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No I don't think you have destroyed it.. Is there an option in CWM to sideload files (through ADB)?

nerdyblonde said:
No I don't think you have destroyed it.. Is there an option in CWM to sideload files (through ADB)?
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yes there is.
after pressing on install zip it says: install zip from sideload

Do you know how to sideload? You can try to download and sideload another rom that is compatible with your device.. As long as you can get to recovery or download mode you still have hope...If your screen doesn't turn on at all, that's when you are hard bricked and out of luck
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I didn't even think about this, but if it still recognizes your external SD card, you can download a rom onto your computer, copy it to the SD card, then install through CWM.

nerdyblonde said:
Do you know how to sideload? You can try to download and sideload another rom that is compatible with your device.. As long as you can get to recovery or download mode you still have hope...If your screen doesn't turn on at all, that's when you are hard bricked and out of luck
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I didn't even think about this, but if it still recognizes your external SD card, you can download a rom onto your computer, copy it to the SD card, then install through CWM.
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SD does nor seem to work
I do not know how to do that. Where is it recommended to learn?

You first have to have Android SDK found here:
https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
This link explains what ADB is and how to use it:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
I'm not familiar with the F240L as mine is the E980.. I don't want to give you any wrong information...
I did find this thread that looks similar to your problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2552699
That may be a start on how to fix it.. I know how frustrating it can be.. I have soft bricked mine once..

thanks! I read and tried pushing several files a few times and they either install successfully and i come back to cwm or are stuck trying to install the rom.
again, any ideas?

eliziz said:
thanks! I read and tried pushing several files a few times and they either install successfully and i come back to cwm or are stuck trying to install the rom.
again, any ideas?
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I'm out of ideas for you to try other than a complete stock restore and start over.. I would read ALOT before doing anything that may cause issues...
I found this thread on how to return to stock on your phone (looks like he gave really good instructions):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420219

nerdyblonde said:
I'm out of ideas for you to try other than a complete stock restore and start over.. I would read ALOT before doing anything that may cause issues...
I found this thread on how to return to stock on your phone (looks like he gave really good instructions):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2420219
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finally after endless tries I got a break! thanks a million for your help!!
now I have a miui v5.5 that only has english and chieneese on it.
I dont really like it and would prefer anything that's stock google 4.4, though i think im to traumatized to go through anything like that again. I cant even install nova on it now.