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[Q] Tried to install Beatmod ICS, stuck on "screensaver" usb and recovery won't work
Hi guys,
I've watched the n00b video and been googling for the last few hours as well as reading through various pages on the XDA forum. I've found a lot of problems that are kinda similar and tried various solutions but don't seem to be quite getting there.
Basically I had Virtuous Affinity as the OS and clockworkmod installed (should be the most up to date versions of both, they were put on no more than a week ago) as well. I also had a backup of current OS and so on on the SD card, as well as the original zip of the rom.
I decide I want to give ICS a go and so I downloaded the betamod ICS and then loaded it. It asked me if I wanted to do a dalvik cache wipe, a dalvik cache + data wipe and a third option I don't recall. I went with the dalvik cache wipe (at the time I was under the impression that was the correct course of action) then put it back in my pocket while ICS installed.
I get my phone out of my pocket later and it's kinda stuck on what looks like (but logically isn't, I'm guessing it was meant to be a splash screen type thing while ICS installed or some such) a screensaver which just loops endlessly. The only thing you can really do is take the battery out and turn her on again, in which case you once again end up in the endless screensaver loop.
I've tried booting to recovery using volume - and the power button and unfortunately it just boots straight into the looping screensaver again.
Getting a bit worried and feeling adventurous I tried seeing what I could do with ADB, however the computer seemed unable to recognise that any device was connected with ADB devices not listing anything.
I've read up a lot and I'm at a loss as to what to do - there's a rom on the SD card and there also should have been a backup but I just can't get it into recovery.
I do have the ability to view the SD card on another device and interact with it, so if there's a potential SD fix, that's certainly not out the window.
But yeah, I'm clueless how to proceed here and very green at the whole rom business. Can anyone advise what I might try to do from here? I don't care what state I end up going back to, or if I lose my data, I can get all that back, I just want the phone in some semblance of basic operation.
I'll be keeping an eye on the thread, if I've left out any pertinent data ask away and thanks in advance for anyone with a clue how I can fix this mess .
EDIT: Post may be better off in ICS thread above and I do apologise if so, I would move it but I seem unable to delete it.
Remove battery for 5 seconds and then try again to boot into recovery using volume -and power button.
ik222 said:
Remove battery for 5 seconds and then try again to boot into recovery using volume -and power button.
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I have, it doesn't work. I've left the battery out for a fairly long period. Volume - + power still just brings it back to the "screensaver" loop.
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Turn the phone off completely; pull the battery out for a bit then replace it and don't touch anything. Don't try to turn it on. Plug the phone by usb to your pc (still turned off). At the command prompt in the folder containing adb.exe type "adb reboot recovery" - the phone should power on and go to recovery where you can wipe properly and reflash whatever you want.
You should be able to boot to recovery using the volume down + power button combo (hold the volume-down key, then press and hold the power button and keep both held until you get to the bootloader menu); the only thing that's wrong with your phone is that you've flashed one ROM over another without wiping it first, so the ROM can't load but this shouldn't affect your bootloader or recovery.
Worst case you can flash a RUU which will restore it to the official firmware; you'll then need to re-root and re-install a recovery image to be able to flash custom ROMs again.
Very helpful post, thanks! I'll try all that and see how I go, I'll post if I still have trouble.
Yeah I dunno why I can't boot to recovery it's weird. The volume button wasn't working, so I removed it and am pressing in the volume down portion of the volume button with a pen while holding down the power button. It's possible perhaps I'm not successfully depressing volume down, but I'm 99% sure I am and that that's not it. I am however doing it as you and other guides advise, depress volume down, hold it and then depress power and hold both for about three seconds, no joy!
Anyway, as said, I'll try what you're recommending and see how I go. Thanks!
hopscotchjunkie said:
At the command prompt in the folder containing adb.exe type "adb reboot recovery"
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Curious what you mean by this? Cause there's no command prompt in the folder ADB is in. Do you mean in command prompt, be in the folder, i.e. c:\abd kinda thing? I tried just loading command prompt and typing abd reboot recovery, no device detected - no joy.
Ethicistabdiel said:
Curious what you mean by this? Cause there's no command prompt in the folder ADB is in. Do you mean in command prompt, be in the folder, i.e. c:\abd kinda thing? I tried just loading command prompt and typing abd reboot recovery, no device detected - no joy.
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Yeah that was what I meant; I've got a feeling that that only works when the phone is powered off if you had USB debugging activated on the phone beforehand, so if that's not working that might be why.
c:\adb
results in error: device not found.
ADB app itself is in C:\adb\platform-tools but when I try that it goes The System cannot find the path specified. I've tried cd/adb and I can get that far but I can't get to adb/platform-tools.
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Okay, I managed to get to c:\adb\platform-tools but adb reboot recovery is still advising error: device not found. Guessing perhaps I didn't have usb debugging enabled. Are you able to suggest another work around at all? I'm happy to flash it to whatever, I don't mind losing data, just want to get it in working order again. I don't see how I can though when I seemingly don't have access to recovery or USB...hrmm, must be some way around.
Accidental double post, sorry.
You need to try get into recovery mode, where you can do a full wipe and see if that fixes anything.
Firstly, remove your battery then re-install it, your phone should still be turned off at this stage. Press and hold the volume down button, then additionally press and hold the power butter, until something appears on the screen. If the bootloader appears, you can then boot into recovery from there.
If the above fails to work, report back with your results and hopefully something else will be suggested.
Ethicistabdiel said:
c:\adb
results in error: device not found.
ADB app itself is in C:\adb\platform-tools but when I try that it goes The System cannot find the path specified. I've tried cd/adb and I can get that far but I can't get to adb/platform-tools.
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Okay, I managed to get to c:\adb\platform-tools but adb reboot recovery is still advising error: device not found. Guessing perhaps I didn't have usb debugging enabled. Are you able to suggest another work around at all? I'm happy to flash it to whatever, I don't mind losing data, just want to get it in working order again. I don't see how I can though when I seemingly don't have access to recovery or USB...hrmm, must be some way around.
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Your only other option to get into recovery is the volume-down/power-on combination. Like I said, I can't think why that's not working unless it's related to your missing volume button (maybe it's not maintaining a constant pressure on the button when you're using whatever to press through the hole).
If you still can't get that to work, I would suggest finding a stock RUU and flashing that. It's an .exe file that runs from your PC and will return your ROM, bootloader and radio back to stock. Obviously that means you'll lose root and your custom recovery so you'll need to do all that again from scratch. There's a sticky in the dev section with a link to a thread with various RUUs (it's named something along the lines of "shipped & test ROMs" - I'll check that and link to it once I've dragged myself out of bed to the computer). You'll lose all your data, but if you took a backup beforehand you can restore that once you're back up and running.
//sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk; all errors entirely intentional.
Yeah I'm starting to think perhaps the down button is just broken.
What state should the phone be for the RUU, turned off with usb plugged in or turned on? Bearing in mind, that when on, all it will do is the "screensaver". Will it work in either of those states?
Thanks, will deffo research more when I get home. Appreciate the help immensely.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357&page=5
Guessing you mean that as far as the ruu thread. Am downloading a stock rom atm, with shaped internet till tomorrow, meh! Will see how I go. Have a feeling phone was probably Vodafone branded at stock though, so that could make for extra fiddling but yeah, fingers crossed.
If you are able too install a stock-rom you can work from their than install 4EXT recovery
touch than you doen't need the volume buttons.
I downloaded the most recent stock rom on the link above. When I try to install it though, phone off or on, it advises a USB connection error. Is this likely to be because I originally had vodafone stock and need to make a gold card, or should it still at least be recognising it? It does advise not to run any programs on the phone or anything when while installing the update, but of course, as long as my phones turned on it's stuck on the damned screensaver loop.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-841890.html
Gonna give that a go, fingers crossed!
D'oh, just found out my mobile was Three at stock and not Vodafone, the search continues .
Gah, I'm about tearing my hair out here, I want my damned phone back . Stuck using a $79 Huwawei Vodafone thing at the moment and it's so so so awful.
Anyway. I was under the impression that making a goldcard would mean I could RUU a non-Three stock rom on the phone. I made a goldcard following these instructions; http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
Then I turned the phone on as the RUU advises, (meaning it's scrolling through the feckin' "screensaver") and start the process and once again get a USB connection error.
What's the better process at this stage, try and take it back to Three stock? I don't see how I can at the moment, the only Three stock I can find seems to be rom, not RUU, meaning I'd need to load from the phone, which I can't due to no recovery. Or should I keep trying to get the goldcard thing to work, maybe try some different RUU's or something?
I'm open to any other suggestions as well. Had a bit more of a fiddle around with my volume down button, no matter what I do though, I can't get recovery mode. Always boots first to the white HTC screen and then starts the infernal "screensaver" loop.
Ethicistabdiel said:
Yeah I'm starting to think perhaps the down button is just broken.
What state should the phone be for the RUU, turned off with usb plugged in or turned on? Bearing in mind, that when on, all it will do is the "screensaver". Will it work in either of those states?
Thanks, will deffo research more when I get home. Appreciate the help immensely.
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How come the volume down button be broken. When you were using Affinity Rom weren't you able to use your volume button for music. Remove SD card from phone then press "First - Volume down gently for 2 sec" & press-hold power button when it goes into bootload place your sd card back select option "REBOOT RECOVERY". I think your panicking too much just be patient nothing is wrong, i think your just hurrying it up...
The volume button didn't work before either. I had to manually adjust volume from settings. I thought it was just because of the dodgy plastic button on top, but using a pen to depress the button underneath doesn't work either.
Believe me, I've been trying to fix this for days now, every different way of depressing volume down in order to get to recovery has not worked. Short of taking the phone apart and seeing if I can see what's wrong with the button (doubtful with my level of expertise) then it ain't happening via that method.
Got a little bit hopeful with this;
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ruu-downloads
But that too requires my phone to be in usb debugging mode, which of course, it isn't.
Is there anyway to force the phone into usb debugging mode using some form of hack or some such? The thing is, it is powered and everything, I can turn it on, the screen works and all that jazz and indeed the phone will charge from USB and the computer makes a noise when I plug or unplug it, the phone itself however won't do anything other than the "screensaver" ICS installation loop. I guess I'm thinking where there's life there's hope and perhaps there's some way in that state I can get it to switch debugging on, though I think I'm reaching at this point .
Ethicistabdiel said:
The volume button didn't work before either. I had to manually adjust volume from settings. I thought it was just because of the dodgy plastic button on top, but using a pen to depress the button underneath doesn't work either.
Believe me, I've been trying to fix this for days now, every different way of depressing volume down in order to get to recovery has not worked. Short of taking the phone apart and seeing if I can see what's wrong with the button (doubtful with my level of expertise) then it ain't happening via that method.
Got a little bit hopeful with this;
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ruu-downloads
But that too requires my phone to be in usb debugging mode, which of course, it isn't.
Is there anyway to force the phone into usb debugging mode using some form of hack or some such? The thing is, it is powered and everything, I can turn it on, the screen works and all that jazz and indeed the phone will charge from USB and the computer makes a noise when I plug or unplug it, the phone itself however won't do anything other than the "screensaver" ICS installation loop. I guess I'm thinking where there's life there's hope and perhaps there's some way in that state I can get it to switch debugging on, though I think I'm reaching at this point .
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The only option i can think of is "Fix your volume button from your nearest Service centre". Without that you cant do anything. I am Sorry....
how get in h boot else
as side button because volume button NOT work
hang boot logo from costum firm
any way from desktop
Try using this command in adb: adb reboot bootloader
Source: 1 minute with Google. Seriously. Google exists. Use it.
pls adb close everytime fastly?
abumaha said:
pls adb close everytime fastly?
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pls help here don´t get it have video pls
Do this: Copy the location of you adb.exe
Open up command prompt
cd [location]
adb reboot bootloader
You need to access the adb via the command prompt, not just open it.
look pls my cmd
where can´t find it
pls can help team viewer
you are not doing it right. once you have downloaded the android skd you need to open the file and go all the way to \Android\android-sdk\platform-tools. then go to the top of the page in the toolbar, and copy the address. then go to the command prompt and the type cd (followed by the location you have just copied) then type adb shell
then type adb reboot bootloader. that should do it.
or! just use this app allowing you have root
https://market.android.com/details?...NvbS5zaXJpdXNhcHBsaWNhdGlvbnMucXVpY2tib290Il0.
hit the thanks button if i helped
problem is cant start phone and can´t get via side button in recovery
device can not found?
hang in bootlogo
problem is phone can´t be detect
simply how can erase all of it
side button not work cant start phone !
abumaha said:
problem is cant start phone and can´t get via side button in recovery
device can not found?
hang in bootlogo
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this might not end well. has the hardware method ever worked for you? because if adb doesnt recognise the device your stuffed i think :/ are you s-off and stuff?
100% worked before i used with 3 costum rom via rom manager
but last was this **** rom icyfire hang on android logo always
now phone is off red light is on charge but not connecte to desktop
Sounds more like offmode charging bug to me, pop out the battery then replace and try to power on the phone. If it works go back to recovery and flash a new rom or a backup.
Then post here if it works and someone will help you fix it.
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yes think so
no connect to desktop
else i would flash with official ruu like before
i tried like u say but like i showed u hang on boot or just in off bug charge
when i take out batterie wait one moment then back batterie it starts
u see htc logo after u see again android logo hanging all the time
i think theres no way else only via jtag right
Take out the battery then replace, don't power on the phone normally, use volume down and power to get into hboot. If that still won't work your only choice is to use adb to enter recovery,
Do you know how to use adb?
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pls read thereads before cän´t go in recovery
my side button not work damaged!
allready used adb but no connect to desktop
only one sound hear but not else
First, I did read the thread that's why I thought I'd chip in and try to help.
Second, your english isn't too clear so what you're saying doesn't make much sense.
Third, if you have adb setup correctly all you need to do is connect the phone to pc, open a command prompt and type adb reboot recovery then wipe everything in recovery and flash a new Rom or restore a backup..
But if my help is not wanted take your ass over to eBay and buy a new volume button and sort it out yourself.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda premium
abumaha said:
allready used adb but no connect to desktop
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That's how you use ADB (Per your Screenshot)? Well done. Hopefully this gives you a lesson to not flash stuff randomly in the future and research before messing with your phone.
Anyway, cant help much apart from the battery pull method which Scratch described because applying any working fix WILL need you to boot ATLEAST into HBOOT, if not Recovery. So, if your battery fix doesn't work, get the volume button fixed, then you can be in a position to get it back to life. (Else, JTAG, as you said)
are you sure your side button doesnt work?
sometimes it takes my phone a little time to get into hboot it just depends where you are pressing on the side button... also try holding the side button down first and then just tap the power button
before you say my side button doesnt work at least try it
Hi, I know there are a lot of other similar threads but none of them have solved my problem.
I ingeniously decided to try upgrading an old Desire HD to Jelly Bean to use while I'm waiting for a new phone that I actually want to be released. I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039 successfully until this part:
7.If this is all fine boot into bootloader again.
From bootloader go to fastboot.
Go back to the cmd window on your PC from earlier, type in:
•Fastboot oem lock
Then type:
•fastboot oem rebootRUU
•fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
•fastboot reboot-bootloader
unlock the bootloader again using the Unlock_code.bin you got from HTC:
•fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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After I ran "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin" my phone restarted and now it's stuck on the htc logo. I'm unable to get into the the bootloader by holding volume down while powering the device (though I was having this problem before starting the root process, instead I was using "adb reboot-bootloader" to get into it). I've also tried to leave the battery out for a while. It's not being detected by HTCSync or "adb devices" either.
Anyone have any solutions to this problem? I'm a complete Android noob so please keep it simple (though I have experience with UNIX and the command-line).
konungr said:
Hi, I know there are a lot of other similar threads but none of them have solved my problem.
I ingeniously decided to try upgrading an old Desire HD to Jelly Bean to use while I'm waiting for a new phone that I actually want to be released. I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039 successfully until this part:
After I ran "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin" my phone restarted and now it's stuck on the htc logo. I'm unable to get into the the bootloader by holding volume down while powering the device (though I was having this problem before starting the root process, instead I was using "adb reboot-bootloader" to get into it). I've also tried to leave the battery out for a while. It's not being detected by HTCSync or "adb devices" either.
Anyone have any solutions to this problem? I'm a complete Android noob so please keep it simple (though I have experience with UNIX and the command-line).
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stuck in the same place... before unlocking bootloader pc would recognise the phone. now it doesn't... i think were stuck unless a developer helps us
Hmm, remove and reinsert the battery, and plug it into a computer, don't power the phone on, wait and see if the computer detects it, if it does, try "adb devices" to see if it shows up.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 4 Beta
humzaahmed155 said:
Hmm, remove and reinsert the battery, and plug it into a computer, don't power the phone on, wait and see if the computer detects it, if it does, try "adb devices" to see if it shows up.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Windows detects an "Android Phone" in Devices but "adb devices" is still empty.
konungr said:
Hi, I know there are a lot of other similar threads but none of them have solved my problem.
I ingeniously decided to try upgrading an old Desire HD to Jelly Bean to use while I'm waiting for a new phone that I actually want to be released. I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039 successfully until this part:
After I ran "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin" my phone restarted and now it's stuck on the htc logo. I'm unable to get into the the bootloader by holding volume down while powering the device (though I was having this problem before starting the root process, instead I was using "adb reboot-bootloader" to get into it). I've also tried to leave the battery out for a while. It's not being detected by HTCSync or "adb devices" either.
Anyone have any solutions to this problem? I'm a complete Android noob so please keep it simple (though I have experience with UNIX and the command-line).
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i had the same problem but fixed now. The way i did this was to actually take out the hardware for the volume rocker and check if the contacts are all in place. i then booted into bootloader by connecting my phone to a power source (computer or ac) and pressed the volume down button so that it registered. For some reason it seems to register you clicking the button better when its out of the key. Sorry if you don't understand this, I really don't know how to explain the rocker and the keys separately 0_o
Some times guys the firmware.zip file once flash does get stuck on the HTC White screen during the exploit just run ADB and continue with the unlocking of your radio. Its safe.
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i had the same problem but fixed now. The way i did this was to actually take out the hardware for the volume rocker and check if the contacts are all in place. i then booted into bootloader by connecting my phone to a power source (computer or ac) and pressed the volume down button so that it registered. For some reason it seems to register you clicking the button better when its out of the key. Sorry if you don't understand this, I really don't know how to explain the rocker and the keys separately 0_o
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Wooh!!! It worked !!! Thank you very much!!!
For future reference, this is how what I did to complete the root process:
1. Pull off the battery cover, take out the battery.
2. Rip off the label with IMEI and S/N and then use a toothpick or plastic tweezers to pull out the ribbon cable from the volume rocker (see video here: youtube[dotcom]/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk&feature=player_detailpage&t=143)
3. Press the volume down button on the cable a few times to make sure it clicks then clean the inside of the volume rocker a bit, put the cable back in, and press volume down a few times to test it.
4. Put the battery back in, connect the USB to your computer, hold volume down and press the power button so that it goes into the bootloader.
5. Go into fastboot and continue the rest of the steps from the guide.
Note: if adb doesn't detect your phone then reboot it and enable USB debugging again in Settings > Applications > Development and then reboot into the bootloader.
Thanks to everyone that helped ! :good:
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Wooh!!! It worked !!! Thank you very much!!!
For future reference, this is how what I did to complete the root process:
1. Pull off the battery cover, take out the battery.
2. Rip off the label with IMEI and S/N and then use a toothpick or plastic tweezers to pull out the ribbon cable from the volume rocker (see video here: youtube[dotcom]/watch?v=JfatoeWbMRk&feature=player_detailpage&t=143)
3. Press the volume down button on the cable a few times to make sure it clicks then clean the inside of the volume rocker a bit, put the cable back in, and press volume down a few times to test it.
4. Put the battery back in, connect the USB to your computer, hold volume down and press the power button so that it goes into the bootloader.
5. Go into fastboot and continue the rest of the steps from the guide.
Note: if adb doesn't detect your phone then reboot it and enable USB debugging again in Settings > Applications > Development and then reboot into the bootloader.
Thanks to everyone that helped ! :good:
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glad I helped
konungr said:
Hi, I know there are a lot of other similar threads but none of them have solved my problem.
I ingeniously decided to try upgrading an old Desire HD to Jelly Bean to use while I'm waiting for a new phone that I actually want to be released. I followed the instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039 successfully until this part:
After I ran "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin" my phone restarted and now it's stuck on the htc logo. I'm unable to get into the the bootloader by holding volume down while powering the device (though I was having this problem before starting the root process, instead I was using "adb reboot-bootloader" to get into it). I've also tried to leave the battery out for a while. It's not being detected by HTCSync or "adb devices" either.
Anyone have any solutions to this problem? I'm a complete Android noob so please keep it simple (though I have experience with UNIX and the command-line).
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Hi
I have followed your all steps perfectly... after done i have reboot my desire hd it shows htc screen and goes to qualcom mode...plz tell what should i've to do now
My HTC One M8 (Verizon) is seemingly bricked. My phone is rooted, S-Off, with the stock ROM. I have been trying to update to the latest OTA update by returning to stock. I had previously modified some entries in the Build.prop and Platform.xml. I knew those had to be default in order for the OTA to work. I had copied the original files and pasted them to my SD Card so that I could simply cut the modified versions, paste them to my SD Card, and cut the originals from my SD Card and put them in their corresponding system folders.
Upon a reboot something apparently went horribly wrong because all my phone does now is boot with the white screen and green HTC Logo, then the screen goes black. I have tried the typical Power Button + Volume Down but it won't enter the boot loader. The good news is that the USB port seems to still work for my windows computer recognizes a device connecting to it but it doesn't show up as an interactive device in windows explorer..if that makes sense.
Please Help!
SF-Echo18 said:
My HTC One M8 (Verizon) is seemingly bricked. My phone is rooted, S-Off, with the stock ROM. I have been trying to update to the latest OTA update by returning to stock. I had previously modified some entries in the Build.prop and Platform.xml. I knew those had to be default in order for the OTA to work. I had copied the original files and pasted them to my SD Card so that I could simply cut the modified versions, paste them to my SD Card, and cut the originals from my SD Card and put them in their corresponding system folders.
Upon a reboot something apparently went horribly wrong because all my phone does now is boot with the white screen and green HTC Logo, then the screen goes black. I have tried the typical Power Button + Volume Down but it won't enter the boot loader. The good news is that the USB port seems to still work for my windows computer recognizes a device connecting to it but it doesn't show up as an interactive device in windows explorer..if that makes sense.
Please Help!
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When you connect it to the PC can you pick up the device with adb? If so, have you tried to run the command from adb to boot it into bootloader? adb devices ... if found, adb reboot bootloader
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BerndM14 said:
When you connect it to the PC can you pick up the device with adb? If so, have you tried to run the command from adb to boot it into bootloader? adb devices ... if found, adb reboot bootloader
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I'm not too familiar with ADB commands but I typed in "adb reboot recovery" and it said: "error: device not found" so even if my command was wrong it's still not detecting it. I also tried: "fastboot reboot bootloader" and it just says "waiting for device"
Also I feel like it's worth mentioning the phone is automatically rebooting every two minutes or so (haven't timed it exactly but it's a while). Still showing the green HTC Logo then the screen goes dim, then the screen turns off.
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I'm not too familiar with ADB commands but I typed in "adb reboot recovery" and it said: "error: device not found" so even if my command was wrong it's still not detecting it. I also tried: "fastboot reboot bootloader" and it just says "waiting on device for device"
Also I feel like it's worth mentioning the phone is automatically rebooting every two minutes or so (haven't timed it exactly but it's a while). Still showing the green HTC Logo then the screen goes dim, then the screen turns off.
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Try holding volume UP + Power button, this simulates a "battery pull", just hold it in for a while it can take a while to "pull", when it's off try again booting into bootloader, volume DOWN + Power button.
BerndM14 said:
Try holding volume UP + Power button, this simulates a "battery pull", just hold it in for a while it can take a while to "pull", when it's off try again booting into bootloader, volume DOWN + Power button.
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I held Volume Up + Power Button and it showed the white screen with the green HTC logo. I then released all buttons. Once the screen turned off I then held Volume Down + Power Button for two minutes straight and nothing happened.
Even though we haven't found a solution yet, I am appreciative of the help.
sounds like you never installed the htc drivers for your phone, hence your pc doesn't see the phone when you are doing ADB commands.
install the drivers for it, then try the ADB commands via your pc
and dont mess with the build prop or other system files unless you have a working back up and are 101% certain about what you are doing..
Just remember to change directory in command prompt to the folder where adb.exe is located.
I don't know why the device doesn't reboot into bootloader though when you hold volume down + power button, shouldn't have to hold it for 2minutes. Holding volume up + power button to simulate a "pull" should only take up to 20 seconds or so at most and pressing volume down + power will then immediately take you into bootloader mode, or at least it's supposed to.
Did you release the volume up / power combo when the screen went dead or before? Try holding it until the phone shuts off and then right away press volume down + power.
Sorry if I'm not answering right away though, busy eating, and will be here and away for the next hour or so while I get ready for work =o( once I leave for work I'll only be able to help some more after like 2 hours or so. Hopefully we can do something before then though =o)
wase4711 said:
sounds like you never installed the htc drivers for your phone, hence your pc doesn't see the phone when you are doing ADB commands.
install the drivers for it, then try the ADB commands via your pc
and dont mess with the build prop or other system files unless you have a working back up and are 101% certain about what you are doing..
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You're right, I didn't install the drivers. I did so and ADB was able to recognize it and I was able to access the bootloader. Thank you everyone for your help. I won't be making the mistake again.
SF-Echo18 said:
You're right, I didn't install the drivers. I did so and ADB was able to recognize it and I was able to access the bootloader. Thank you everyone for your help. I won't be making the mistake again.
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So you'll be able to fix it from here on then? I was just about to link this thread to you as well should you have gotten adb to work again, it's for the RUU for Verizon seeing as you said you're on Verizon.
But going by your response up there you might already know how to fix this issue further :good:
BerndM14 said:
So you'll be able to fix it from here on then? I was just about to link this thread to you as well should you have gotten adb to work again, it's for the RUU for Verizon seeing as you said you're on Verizon.
But going by your response up there you might already know how to fix this issue further :good:
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Indeed I appreciate it, but I just finished installing the RUU ha. Hopefully this thread will be of use to someone in a similar circumstance in the future.
Share another method of getting into recovery mode on non-responsive blank screen
Hi,
I just want to share how I accessed recovery mode with the same build.prop issue but with S-ON (might work with S-Off too).
I found the solution from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc...ter-download-mode-t2853100/page2#post62490577
To get into recovery mode on a non-responsive blank screen, hold the power button and volume up button at the same time and then approximately after 10 seconds, switch from pressing the volume up to volume down button before the HTC logo white screen shows while still holding down the power button. After, a white boot screen will give an option to go into recovery mode.
I restored an lineage os update last night, then i restored a BOOT update that didnt belong to that rom and i`m in bootloop unable to enter recovery or enter bootload, my phone responds only to power button+ volume up ( it restarts), tried to connect fastboot and i get that device isnt found( its connected to usb ports, i installed htc sync manager for htc drivers)
What can i do to go into bootloader, because if i get there i flash twrp then restore the correct rom, but now its just bootloops in RR remix( it doesnt restart itself just loading loading )
Can i get some help with right drivers or something that i could use that command" adb reboot bootloader" and it wont answer with device not found
P.S I get the device in device manager but in adb just says "device not found"
P.S2 Close the thread, i let the phone fully discharge then Volume down + power and it entered fastboot and i was able to get to recovery, nvm
Callliope said:
my phone responds only to power button+ volume up ( it restarts)
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I know you fixed the problem, but for future reference, in the above scenario, as long as you can force a reboot (power+vol up); the moment the screen goes black to reboot, just slide your finger to vol down (no need to hold power button any longer) and keep holding it; and the phone will go to bootloader.
Callliope said:
Can i get some help with right drivers or something that i could use that command" adb reboot bootloader" and it wont answer with device not found
P.S I get the device in device manager but in adb just says "device not found"
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adb would never have worked in the condition your phone was in. The phone needs to be booted to OS or custom recovery for adb to work.