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Hey people, I've search far and wide, both on-forum and off-forum, and I cannot find a solution (it's quarter to 10pm EST and I've been searching since about noon EST... sigh)...
ISSUE:
- Had AuraxTSense running fine, but wanted to cook a custom using www.cookmyrom.se (recommended off of XDA-forums)
- Tried numerous times, using either AuraxT or Leedroid, cooked, downloaded and installed only to be reverted back to RelfexTSence, which I had BEFORE AuraxTSence. Odd, since Aurax was my most recent ROM, NOT Reflex... WEIRD, I KNOW!
- Ever since that, I cannot install any ROM. Install will fail, citing "Verification Signature Failed", "Installation Aborted".
THINGS I'VE TRIED:
-disabling verification (it's disabled by default, however, I enable it, then disable it just to make sure)
- Re-cooking, re-downloading, re-installing numerous, I stress, NUMEROUS times
- clearing all sorts of caches before AND after installs
- Wiping, re-formatting and re-partitioning SD Card (only thing I backed up was pictures and a kernel, but I didn't even restore because I couldn't get a ROM to work (re: issue above)
- tried installing via Rom Manager as opposed to via clockwork = still didn't work
SPECS/INFO:
- HBoot 0.83.xxx something
- Clockwork Recovery 0.2.5.7
- unbranded, rooted HTC Desire
- Last-running kernel was Coutts .975mV
- Last correctly running ROM was AuraxTSense (with new sense, apps2sd+ etc.)
- Second last correctly running ROM was ReflexTSense (yadda yadda)
- Third last correcetly running ROM was Leedroid (Can't remember the version, maybe d?)
But it keeps reverting to a half, slow, cheap install of ReflexTSense (no disrespect to the author of ReflexTSense, the ROM was great, it's my phone that makes it a crap experience)...
HELP! lol
Thanks a ton in advance!
Is the file verification enabled? If so disable it. If that doesn't work, make a Goldcard.
Thanks for the reply mate. I've read a bit about this "goldcard" business, but I can't seem to understand it.. have a link or anything, maybe a guide? I can't seem to pull anything useful up (sigh, after 10 hours or searching XDA + Google)...
Also, yes, verification was off :/
Gold card isn't needed to flash a custom ROM so don't worry about that. Chances are its the signature verification being turned on. Turn it off and it should work
It isn't but if disabling the signature verification in recovery isn't helping then making a Goldcard is the fastest way to go about it instead of farting around with a load of s**t.
Gold card only lets you flash a stock RUU from a different build then your original one. It does nothing for flashing custom ROMs
Have you tried switching from Clockwork Recovery 0.2.5.7 to AmonRa Recovery minimum 2.0.0? I don't know about Clocwork recovery options, as I used it only briefly, but the newer versions of amonra allow you to switch verification OFF. Give it a shot.
P.S. I use version 2.0.0 - the option is in the meniu -> other -> Toggle Signature Verify
Later edit: BTW, your version of Clockwork recovery is quite old - I've seen some 3.0 version talk here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897026
Thank you all for the replies. Clockwork DOES allow you to turn signature verification off, however as Stefen mentioned, it might be outdated. I'll first try to update clockwork since I'm familiar with it. If not, I'll try switching to AmonRa Recovery. Thank you all for the suggestions so far, I'll post back if solved!
Alright, so I cannot upgrade/downgrade my clockwork recovery, it just doesn't work. I've followed all steps (I AM technologically literate) to no avail...
What to do.......... ?
You need to either be S-OFF or re-run unrEVOked to update it. What have you tried to do?
EddyOS said:
You need to either be S-OFF or re-run unrEVOked to update it. What have you tried to do?
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I have tried:
- disabling verification signature, then flashing
- wiping, literally, everything there is to wipe, then flashing
- updating recovery through HBoot (unsuccessful)
- updating recovery through ROM Manager (error on every version except current version I have)
- tried numerous ROMs that HAVE worked every time until recently (both verified through Desire Development threads, i.e. Leedroid, AuraxTSense etc., and custom cooked ROMs off of www.cookmyrom.se)
Specs:
- Desire AMOLED
- HBoot-0.83.0001
- Radio-4.08.00.09
- Current ROM: AuraxTSense (New Sense HD) -> It forces me on it
- Kernal: 2.26.32.26 [email protected] #34
- Recovery: Clockword Recovery 2.5.0.7
If I'm missing anything, ask me and I'll give you the info.
I mean you can ONLY update CWM by running unrEVOked again and pointing it to a newer version or do it once you've S-OFF - no other way will work
Oh ok, I understand now.. however, is updating my CWM the way to fix this issue?
I've read that CWM 3.0.0.0 and up only read Edify, meanwhile lots of ROMs are still zipped using the older-based script... So far, everyone reports 2.5.7.x to be working. Unfortunately, I'm stuck in a "no-flash-anything" zone :/
No idea, I use AmonRA
I'm going to try IntertCoin ROM, it's said to be zipped using Edify, which CWM 2.5.7.0 apparently supports... this way I'll know if it's CWM screwing me or not...
EDIT: Can't flash this one either. Still says verification signature failed even though I've disabled it, and the author of the ROM says it's signed.... like wtf man? All I've done is switch a few ROMs over a couple of months, nothing crazy, how could this happen???
BUMP..... I need help man... it's already rooted but I can't do ANYTHING! Can't flash, nothing...........
Go back to 100% stock, root again using AmonRA and flash another ROM
EddyOS said:
Go back to 100% stock, root again using AmonRA and flash another ROM
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I've been searching on how to unroot.. can't find anything.. I found ONE tutorial on XDA and it looks complicated as hell.. I have OSX or windows 7... I originally rooted on Windows 7.
I've unrooted my phone, and have succesfully RE-rooted my phone only to end up with CWM 2.5.0.7 again, and sure enough, I cannot install ANY ROM again.
Since no one cares to help, I guess I'll just keep trying God knows what, and maybe I'll post results... thanks anyway...
How did you unroot? Did you run the original RUU for your phone?
Also, have you tried AMONRA recovery? You need to specify amonra when running unrevoked to flash it rather than clockworkmod.
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Hello. today ive got my 1st android device - htc desire. i know that i was sim locked to band " 3 ", and is now sim unlocked, at boot screen i still see big "3" after HTC. i have rooted it with unrevoked team, clockwork recovery works. i have downloaded "LeeDrOiD's" rom, and placed into my sd card (it also has two partitions for a2sd). then when i engage clockwork recovery and try to install that rom, nothing happens, it just blinks, some text shades fast, and here i am back on the rom(.zips) selection... so anyone any suggestions on this? btw my radio is 32.41 if it has anything to do with this.
Check md5 and disable signature verification. It's in the install zip from sd menu.
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where exactly is that md5 and how do i check it?
The leedroid mini site has the information or try: http://goo.gl/FEzxL
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even if i check it, i will not know if it is right, however. this developer is serious and this is nothing bad about this rom i think. imo its about the phone. so what else can go wrong?
i find that software number : 1.22 can be problem
I think you need to do some reading on how to flash a rom, sounds to me like you have absolutely no idea what you are doing.
What do the lines even say when you flash the rom but it fails?
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actually i have idea what i do. when i start flashing custom rom, it just blinks and returns back to custom recovery, and now this turned that it froze on "installing" for two mins, then it started installing, and get bricked. i saw htc in white screen, and then custom firmware boot screen blinking 3 sec intervals. i have done ruu software upgrade so far, and have advanced to 2.2 froyo and software 2.29.405.5 in that way, and i am failing to root the phone now.
Saying 'it just blinks' isn't exactly descriptive of the issue. What do you see on the screen? We need as much information as possible to even begin to help you
found that unrevoked 3.2 (older version) soloved my problem, phone is rooted, and custom rom already sucesfully installed
I've just got my first Android phone (an HTC Desire from Telstra - quite a good phone from all reports but hobbled almost to the point of unusability by Telstra). My Android guru (also a member of this forum) has had little success rooting it so it can be made more useful because, although most of the process works, it seems that Clockwork is not going in successfully and doesn't seem to be able to recognise the SD card (8GB, partitoned at 7GB (FAT32) and 1 GB (EXT3)). It claims that it can't find several of the files it needs to work.
The upshot is that, although the screen comes up with the options of things to do (restore etc.), when selected it just hangs with a black screen.
I checked some other similar threads but couldn't come up with anything.
Please pardon any inanity - I'm very new to this.
Any help most gratefully accepted. Thanks
when selected it just hangs with a black screen.
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When selecting the option use the centre trackpad to select not the power button...
However i'm also new to a Desire (i have a desire hd) and have exactly the same on the Desire i rooted with Unrevoked last night, for example if i try to wipe system or data it just comes up with an error message...
Any ideas thanks...
Just tried to run unrevoked again to see if recovery would install properly this time.
Yesterday it said it was a triumph this time it says failed to get root is the software to new...
Is that because its already rooted or it didn't actually work properly yesterday ?
Thanks
After reading a bit on google and on this forum seems that Unrevoked may be the issue someone else with the same problem got it sorted by using Unrevoked 3.21 rather than the 3.32 that the unrevoked website installs...
Next question anyone know where i can get 3.21 been googling and can't find anything that will actually download..
Again many thanks
wakers said:
After reading a bit on google and on this forum seems that Unrevoked may be the issue someone else with the same problem got it sorted by using Unrevoked 3.21 rather than the 3.32 that the unrevoked website installs...
Next question anyone know where i can get 3.21 been googling and can't find anything that will actually download..
Again many thanks
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How about PMing the person who sorted the problem out to see if they still have 3.2.1 on their machine? I thought I did but on checking I've got 3.3.2 - sorry!
Hi
I had to use AlphaRev to be able to flash custom firmware. Unrevoked did root the phone but didn't s-off. If you plan to use Unrevoked VirtualBox method get VBox v3.xx, v4.xx has something messed with usb passthrough
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I managed to find a version of the unrevoked that was suggested but it hasn't made any difference...
I've been ages reading and going around in circles
The Hboot is 0.93.0001
The phone appears to be rooted as superuser is on it and appears to be working.
THe phone will boot into recovery but recovery doesn't work
I've tried using a different recovery with rom manager but it makes no difference when i boot into recovery its the same Clockworkmod recovery 2.5.0.7 even though in Rom manager it says its changed...
As it boots into recovery there are a few messages underneath
e:cant find misc:
e:cant mount cache : recovery/command
and a few other lines which i can't remember but similiar
I've tried removing and flashing a different recovery via adb and i get a message saying "remote not allowed"
I've tried flashing recovery with a terminal emulator but can't get it to work either.
Do i need to do the alpharev to get S-Off first before i can sort out recovery ? and if so any info on how to do this, again many thanks and sorry for so many questions.
I've rooted Magic's, Legends, HD2's and my Desire HD but this desire for my missus does have me a bit stumped...
I wonder if fake flash would help in this situation?
Might be a viable way to get recovery functioning...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698403
As it boots into recovery there are a few messages underneath
e:cant find misc:
e:cant mount cache : recovery/command
and a few other lines which i can't remember but similiar
These look like about the same as the ones I get
OK... I don't know why, but this worked for me (and my guru). Instead of pressing the power button as the enter button during the rooting and restore process, we pressed the mouse button and it all worked fine. The errors still showed up but they didn't cause any problems. I think this might have been one of the first suggestions but I seem to have missed it (this is what you get when you stay up 'til stupid-o'clock trying to sort stuff out).
I'm up & running now and I hope this helps some others having the same issues.
Thanks to all those who provided suggestions.
gen_scheisskopf said:
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I had to use AlphaRev to be able to flash custom firmware. Unrevoked did root the phone but didn't s-off. If you plan to use Unrevoked VirtualBox method get VBox v3.xx, v4.xx has something messed with usb passthrough
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Just to clarify this point, Rooting and S-OFF are 2 totally different things.
Root access is to the loaded ROM on the phone. It allows you to gain access to places you normally can't go inside android like \system and \recovery
S-OFF is turning signature verification off in the Bootloader. the bootloader is the lowest system level you can go and as such can do some pretty serious things there.
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Just to clarify this point, Rooting and S-OFF are 2 totally different things.
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Yes, I know this. S-Off option was selected in Unrevoked menu (and didn't work). AlphaRev 1.8 (LiveCD) didn't work on unrooted phone but after rooting did it's job
Finally success i think sometimes you can read so much info you get confused.
Did alpharev via CD and installed alpharev-cwm recovery option and its all working as it should be, can't believe how simple it turned out to be in the end...
Thanks to all who replied much appreciated...
Hello, i am using oxygen 2.0.3 ROM now. I had been flashing roms with recovery for a few times. But now, it seems like recovery is unable to detect changes to my sdcard.
Whenever i boot into recovery to install zip from sdcard, it will show me the folders and zip files that i had before. Any changes i made to the sdcard was not reflected.
I search through the web and this forum and you seems to have the closest issue that i am experiencing. It would be great if you can advice if your method can solve my problem as well and what are the detail steps you took to solve it. Thanks alot man.
Hi mate the issue i had was that recovery didn't seem to install properly at all and i could see the rom etc on the sdcard and any changes i made but it wouldn't work, i also had issue's with not being able to push commands through adb.
What worked for me was creating the Alpharev ISO image on a CD and running it following the instructions, it was incredibly simple but i had a stock rooted rom on my desire.
The alpharev instructions are here
http://alpharev.nl/
Downloadf the Flash utility then burn the flash utility (still zipped) to a CD shut down your laptop press F12 as it boots choose boot from CD once the laptop screen goes black plug your phone in (i had mine on charge only) you also need to make sure USB debugging is checked...
And follow the instructions for me it S-Off'd the phone and installed the Alpharev-CWM recovery which is working as it should...
Not sure thats going to cure your issue though as it seems you have an issue with your recovery reading the SDcard this wasn't an issue for me...
cheongster said:
Hello, i am using oxygen 2.0.3 ROM now. I had been flashing roms with recovery for a few times. But now, it seems like recovery is unable to detect changes to my sdcard.
Whenever i boot into recovery to install zip from sdcard, it will show me the folders and zip files that i had before. Any changes i made to the sdcard was not reflected.
I search through the web and this forum and you seems to have the closest issue that i am experiencing. It would be great if you can advice if your method can solve my problem as well and what are the detail steps you took to solve it. Thanks alot man.
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Do you see changes made to sd card when booted rather than in recovery i.e. if you add a zip to SD and reboot to your rom, do you see the SD, then you don't see it if you reboot again to recovery?
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Do you see changes made to sd card when booted rather than in recovery i.e. if you add a zip to SD and reboot to your rom, do you see the SD, then you don't see it if you reboot again to recovery?
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Yes. I see the changes made to the SD card in my ROM. But the changes don't get reflected when i am in recovery.
Is your issue occurring after you mount the card in usb mode in recovery and then adding file and then trying to flash that zip? if so, then you can see that file by choosing reboot recovery option
Swyped with my Starburst Classic based Desire with Intelligent Data2sd
I transfer the files while i turn on the usb for data transfer in the rom. Do i have to do the file transfer while i'm in recovery?
I used to be able to do it previously. I am not sure what happened along the way and it stopped working now. I did delete all the files on my SD card before having this issue. Not sure if thats the course and if there is a fix for that.
Thanks!
Well if you were doing it while booted up, sorry I have no idea why it doesn't work then.
Solution is to reflash your recovery
Swyped with my Starburst Classic based Desire with Intelligent Data2sd
Hey guys.
Basically, I've sorted out a couple of my mates with custom ROMs etc, 2 friends and my own. Mine and one of mates was no problem, but the other one has gone wrong some how.
I'm a bit of a noob on the whole thing, but basically I installed the Honeysense ROM on the phone, which all went smoothly. My friend wanted to change again after this, and now theres a problem.
The phone will: Be Temp and Perm rooted with Visonary.
The phone won't:
- Boot into Clockwork mob, through the app or through the bootloader.
- Format the SD card
- Do a factory reset
Trying to go any of these boots to the HTC screen, and stays there. I've tried a new radio, re-installing Rom manager with no luck.
Bit stuck now. Like I said, the other 2 phones have worked perfectly, and my old one I changed from Honeysense with no problems either.
Cheers guys.
Hi, without knowing exactly what you/your friend did it would be hard to diagnose where the problem is.
You can try and start from the beginning again.
1). Download & Run 1.32 WWE RUU
2). Root with Visionary+
3). Apply ENG S-OFF & Radio S-OFF
4). Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
5). Flash Custom ROM
Ok cheers. Will try it of he wants me to, he's a stroppy twat who keeps blaming me for f'ing his phone now its on 'basic' software. He should have known any risks.
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Hi I'm new to this, and yes maybe I shouldn't have started messing in the first place, but that's just me I can't help myself.
I was fed up with bloatware and Google so I decided to Root my Desire S using the super one click method.I have Hboot 2.00.0002 so the revolutionary method would n't work, so it worked but I still have S-ON. Everything worked great and I was able to use TiBU to clean my phone of all the junk apps. Unfortunalely I went a bit far, but that wasn't a problem because I'd backed it all up. Not the case when I tried to reinstall apps like HTCcontacts.apk, system apps TiBU just hangs and nothing happens. At a guess Im thinking having S-ON is stopping me from writing to the system folders, although it allows me to uninstal those apps. Hmm I thought OK my phone is wiped anyway I might aswell just flash a new OTA from the HTC website, an official ROM not a custom one, that surely should work. Well to cut a long story short it didn't. It got about a third the way through then failed due to security signatures or something (it flashed up quick so I couldn't read exactly what it said).
Now my phone will only boot to HTC screen and goes no further, I've tried everything but nothings working. I can enter my Bootloader and have managed to flash the ClockworkMod Recovery and have tried to install many different official ROMS from the SD card using the ClockworkMod but it always gets a third through and stops. I've also tried installing from my PC using cmd, which was doing the same but now doesn't even recognise the device.
ITS OK ALL SORTED I WAS JUST DOING THINGS IN THE WRONG ORDER
BIG THANKS TO THIS POST --------> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275632
So having S-ON doesn't seem to matter for flashing new ROMS as there has been some confusion over that in other forums,
Wrong forum mate this is Desire not Desire S
been reported to move to Desire S forum