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HTC dev unlocked/rooted. But need S-OFF Guide

Can somebody help me locate a guide for gaining S-OFF after doing the HTC dev unlock? Seems a bit scattered. I have downloaded the RUU for gingerbread and know that I need to relock but I'm also reading that I need to remove CWM? Any help would be appreciated.

Kayak83 said:
Can somebody help me locate a guide for gaining S-OFF after doing the HTC dev unlock? Seems a bit scattered. I have downloaded the RUU for gingerbread and know that I need to relock but I'm also reading that I need to remove CWM? Any help would be appreciated.
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I'm in the same boat, there's plenty of information out there but it seems scattered.
I read through the Comprehensive S-Off/Root Methods thread and I think it goes like this:
Flash the RUU that's posted in that thread.
Re-lock bootloader (fastboot oem lock).
At this point it's like you're back to stock, correct?
Downgrade hboot if needed using the scripts shown (or does the RUU do this?)
S-off with revolutionary and get clockworkmod flashed.
Flash superuser / a ROM.
My question is: what will be the state of my phone after I flash the RUU listed in that thread? Will I be back to stock recovery? Will I need to downgrade hboot?

roswell_nightlife said:
I'm in the same boat, there's plenty of information out there but it seems scattered.
I read through the Comprehensive S-Off/Root Methods thread and I think it goes like this:
Flash the RUU that's posted in that thread.
Re-lock bootloader (fastboot oem lock).
At this point it's like you're back to stock, correct?
Downgrade hboot if needed using the scripts shown (or does the RUU do this?)
S-off with revolutionary and get clockworkmod flashed.
Flash superuser / a ROM.
My question is: what will be the state of my phone after I flash the RUU listed in that thread? Will I be back to stock recovery? Will I need to downgrade hboot?
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I think you have to flash the stock recovery first, before the RUU.

Flash the 2.3.3 ruu, make sure you have stock recovery, relock it then use revolutionary to get S-OFF.
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prototype7 said:
Flash the 2.3.3 ruu, make sure you have stock recovery, then use revolutionary to get S-OFF.
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Need to downgrade HBOOT before that, right?

Kayak83 said:
Need to downgrade HBOOT before that, right?
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Just flashing the RUU should be fine, that's all the downgrade tool does.

prototype7 said:
Just flashing the RUU should be fine, that's all the downgrade tool does.
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I didn't realize that flashing that RUU would leave me with hboot .97, that's pretty cool.
I'm now S-Off, thanks for the help!

roswell_nightlife said:
I didn't realize that flashing that RUU would leave me with hboot .97, that's pretty cool.
I'm now S-Off, thanks for the help!
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Neither did I lol, just checked the code and saw that's all the downgrade tool really does.
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I was just about to post this thread... glad i searched first.

Guys, how do I flash the RUU?
I've tried renaming it to PG32IMG.zip, but it throws an error stating "wrong zipped image" or something of that sort.
I've tried flashing it through flashboot:
C:\Android>fastboot flash recover recovery_signed.img
sending 'recover' (3746 KB)... OKAY [ 1.144s]
writing 'recover'... INFOsignature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 1.613s
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Both don't work for me, and I'm out of ideas here.

pco052 said:
Guys, how do I flash the RUU?
I've tried renaming it to PG32IMG.zip, but it throws an error stating "wrong zipped image" or something of that sort.
I've tried flashing it through flashboot:
Both don't work for me, and I'm out of ideas here.
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What exactly did you do to get there? Are you unlocked? Need more info for us to help you.
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I Am still looking for info on this subject if anyone is still following this thread.

pprice520 said:
I Am still looking for info on this subject if anyone is still following this thread.
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On what subject? I did just notice the previous poster's issue, they missed the y in recovery... Not sure what you're asking for though.
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prototype7 said:
On what subject? I did just notice the previous poster's issue, they missed the y in recovery... Not sure what you're asking for though.
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thanks for the fast response, but after staying up all night i figured out how to fix my own problem lol I needed help gettin the heck off htcdev unlock so i could run rev like usual to s-off and flash regular roms. another thing you may be able to help with tho. im looking for a "stableish" ICS or JB for my dinc2.

pprice520 said:
thanks for the fast response, but after staying up all night i figured out how to fix my own problem lol I needed help gettin the heck off htcdev unlock so i could run rev like usual to s-off and flash regular roms. another thing you may be able to help with tho. im looking for a "stableish" ICS or JB for my dinc2.
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Evervolv is good, maybe PAC, idk about sense
Don't have the phone anymore, so can't really say.
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prototype7 said:
Evervolv is good, maybe PAC, idk about sense
Don't have the phone anymore, so can't really say.
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ill look around thanks for trying to help tho

I flashed the tazzpatriot ICS sense ROM with the new 3.0 kernal. Everything runs smoothly & it will only get better when oc is added in.
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[RESOLVED] Stuck on HTC loading screen

I ran a zip file that was supposed to set super user, and now I am stuck at the main screen. I am using revolutionmod and it won't get past this screen. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.

Need some info. Are you s-off or htcdev unlock or just stock? What did you flash it in? Adb or recovery?
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antoniodz95 said:
I ran a zip file that was supposed to set super user, and now I am stuck at the main screen. I am using revolutionmod and it won't get past this screen. Any and all help is appreciated. Thanks.
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If you are using revolutionary to root it does everything for you so there would be no need to run an extra su zip. From what you are saying it sounds like you are trying to root.
What is your hboot and what Rom are you running? If you are on stock android unrooted 2.3.4 then you will need to downgrade so you will be able to use revolutionary correctly.
Also do NOT use the HTC unlock for the bootloader. You will not be s-off and will regret it.
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Thanks for the replies guys. I was gone all day yesterday and figured what the issue was. I forgot to put the updated radio on my SD and then update it. It fixed it and now I'm running Liquid Gingerbread 3.2
Thanks again for the help guys!
Antonio

Stuck on HTC screen
First I would like to apologize if this is the wrong way to do this as this is my first post as a new member. Please let me know the correct protocal if this is wrong.
I unlocked using HTC bootloader unlock
I rooted Android 2.3.4 using Superoneclick
Deleted Verizon bloatware
I have/had CWM v5.0.2.0-vivow and ROM Manager
Tried to flash custom ROM directly from Rom Manager
Everything seemed like it went well but froze on white HTC screen in reboot
Tried to flash MIUI with CWM and it successfully flashed but stuck on same HTC screen
Tried to restore
Tried to do Factory Data Reset (wiped everything)
Tried the IMG.zip trick and bootloader doesn't read it. (not sure if I have the right ones I need for 2.3.4)
Boots into bootloader and CWM fine but can't get past the HTC screen
Please help or direct me to someone that can so I can SIM unlock for my GF. She has to use a crap phone right now.
I appreciate your time and any effort

1. Htcdev unlock isn't full s off so flashing stuff is more complicated.
2. Name it to PG32IMG.zip
3. You'll get faster replies of you make your own question thread
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JehC said:
Need some info. Are you s-off or htcdev unlock or just stock? What did you flash it in? Adb or recovery?
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Thvjye y
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Thvjye y
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It's htcdev unlocked
I used ROM manager to download and flash
Then when it froze I tried using CWM to flash MIUI
It said it was successful but still stuck on HTC screen

Try downloading a stock RUU and name it to PG32IMG.zip and put it in the root of your SD card and boot into hboot. Then I would personally suggest going for full s off because flashing ROMs is 10 times easier. But if not, after reverting to stock re flash any ROM you want through whatever process you have to for htcdev unlock
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Cant update DHD

Hey, I have a DHD, which I had rooted, and in order to get it to the stok rom, I flashed it to 2.3.3. it and unrooted it with market app(because my usb is not working, thats why I flashed to stock, so I can send it to HTC). However, I can still access bootloader with volume down + power, and I cant update my DHD, because after rebooting, the phone start in bootloader mode and doesnt update. When I choose the update file in bootloader, it shows some kind of error, but I dont think thats a problem with the update file, but with the bootloader not able to install that file.
Do you have any solutions on how I could update it, or hide the bootloader?
Thanks a lot

Can you explain what you are exactly trying to achieve? Does the device automatically go into bootloader when you boot the device?
Are you s-off?

Muikkuman said:
Can you explain what you are exactly trying to achieve? Does the device automatically go into bootloader when you boot the device?
Are you s-off?
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I'm trying to update my phone through the "official" android updater, but after downloading the update, the phone automatically reboots into boot loader, so the update doesnt load. Yes, im s-off

Do you have a custom recovery? If you have you won't be able to do the OTA update as it requires stock Android recovery.

Muikkuman said:
Do you have a custom recovery? If you have you won't be able to do the OTA update as it requires stock Android recovery.
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Yeah, I've got the 4EXT recovery. Do you know how I can get it back, so it works? THanks

Just use AAHK to go back to stock s-on
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playerjunglejosh said:
Just use AAHK to go back to stock s-on
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Yeah, I cant do that usb and charging is not working, so I cant use AAHK.

Fluorescent222 said:
Yeah, I cant do that usb and charging is not working, so I cant use AAHK.
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Without adb, aahk, and the bootloader not working sorry to say it but as far as I know there is nothing you can do.
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playerjunglejosh said:
Without adb, aahk, and the bootloader not working sorry to say it but as far as I know there is nothing you can do.
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What will happen if I flash stock rom through the 4EXT? Will the bootloader still be accesible or not?

How do you charge your phone?
And if you flash stock rom trough recovery, bootloader will still be accessible and you will still have 4ext as recovery. I read somewhere that you could get the stock Android recovery from a RUU.EXE

Muikkuman said:
How do you charge your phone?
And if you flash stock rom trough recovery, bootloader will still be accessible and you will still have 4ext as recovery. I read somewhere that you could get the stock Android recovery from a RUU.EXE
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I just charged the battery in friends DHD, I'll try to find it.

I can't be fun not being able to charge your phone on your own? :'(
Btw Here is Latest HTC Desire HD RUU Download here.
Or you could download a pre rooted stock rom from the development section.

Muikkuman said:
I can't be fun not being able to charge your phone on your own? :'(
Btw Here is Latest HTC Desire HD RUU Download here.
Or you could download a pre rooted stock rom from the development section.
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Yeah, I could try that, but first I have to find how to get the stock recovery from the RUU. Or maybe i'll just send it to the servos without doing anything. Do you thing they will repair it? Because my problem is a hardware problem, it has nothing to do with the fact I have rooted my phone and change the boot loader

[Q] Is this phone bricked?

I received an Incredible 2,
*****RELOCKED*******
VIVO_W XB SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT -0.98.0000
Radio- 1.09.01.0312
eMMC-boot
Jul 18 2011
All that it does is get stuck at the HTC screen.
Things that I have tried.
New Ruus
PG32IMG
The phone is recognized in fastboot,
ADB does not recognize the phone.
I have been going through the forum, and websites for the last 4 hours.
Factory Reset reboots the phone and gives me a security warning.
Recovery does the same.
I also get the USB Not recognized error once the phone comes on. I have installed the HTC drivers, I have also installed HTC Sync and have removed it.
Am I stressing and overlooking something simple? Or, do I need to take this phone out back and lay it to rest.
Thank you in advance
Crush

I don't own this phone but how did this happen? I'm assuming your rooted and unlocked if you got s recovery and stuff. And if your recovery works.. just Mount your SD card and transfer a ROM from your PC and flash one.. make sure you flash the kernel too. That or run the ruu
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XxlemonxX said:
I don't own this phone but how did this happen? I'm assuming your rooted and unlocked if you got s recovery and stuff. And if your recovery works.. just Mount your SD card and transfer a ROM from your PC and flash one.. make sure you flash the kernel too. That or run the ruu
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Thank for replying xxLemonxx
I was given this phone because because it is stuck in the bootloop. Phones come with their own recovery, this isn't a custom recovery. I have tried to run ruus, the error I get is Main version is older. I have also downloaded official stock roms with no luck.
When I hit recovery, the phone reboots back to the bootloader, the recovery never comes up.

CrushRush said:
Thank for replying xxLemonxx
I was given this phone because because it is stuck in the bootloop. Phones come with their own recovery, this isn't a custom recovery. I have tried to run ruus, the error I get is Main version is older. I have also downloaded official stock roms with no luck.
When I hit recovery, the phone reboots back to the bootloader, the recovery never comes up.
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Ohh so someone messed it up and just gave it to you for free? Or for you to repair? Either way I don't follow the droid inc2 but maybe im sure its rooted if its in a boot loop so try going into fast boot and go into cmd prompt and try to install a recovery. Look up how to install a recovery through CmD Prompt on the Pc. On my phone can't explain all of it. And then just transfer over a ROM probably cm9 and follow the instructions
Unless you want to go back to stock? Not sure if you know about ROMs and kernels?
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XxlemonxX said:
Ohh so someone messed it up and just gave it to you for free? Or for you to repair? Either way I don't follow the droid inc2 but maybe im sure its rooted if its in a boot loop so try going into fast boot and go into cmd prompt and try to install a recovery. Look up how to install a recovery through CmD Prompt on the Pc. On my phone can't explain all of it. And then just transfer over a ROM probably cm9 and follow the instructions
Unless you want to go back to stock? Not sure if you know about ROMs and kernels?
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Thats exactly what happened, it was given to me to me in this condition, and if I can fix it I will get paid for doing so.
Yes, I am familiar with roms, and kernels, I currently use an Evo 4g with Swagged out Stock X 2.0.9.8
Ive also rooted and flash cm7 on plenty of phones, I even have cm7 on my HP Touchpad.
I can't for the life of me figure this out. It has me highly intrigued. I am known for stressing out and overlooking minor small steps, so I wanted get some input from the community.
I currently have fastboot open, I am not entirely familiar with the Incredible 2, but normal case S-on = none rooted from my experience.

it was devunlocked then relocked i believe, from the error message i believe you are not flashing the right ruu, you are trying to flash an older one, you need the newest one, it was released a few months ago if i recall correctly and it was no big update but thats the one you need, search for it and try it it should work. if you are s on you cant flash a older ruu than whats already on it
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CrushRush said:
Thats exactly what happened, it was given to me to me in this condition, and if I can fix it I will get paid for doing so.
Yes, I am familiar with roms, and kernels, I currently use an Evo 4g with Swagged out Stock X 2.0.9.8
Ive also rooted and flash cm7 on plenty of phones, I even have cm7 on my HP Touchpad.
I can't for the life of me figure this out. It has me highly intrigued. I am known for stressing out and overlooking minor small steps, so I wanted get some input from the community.
I currently have fastboot open, I am not entirely familiar with the Incredible 2, but normal case S-on = none rooted from my experience.
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Hboot 98 is compatible with revolutionary root method. I would start there, rooting and s-off with a stock rooted Rom...
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Your radio is .0312, so you won't be able to flash an RUU, they're all older. Can you recognize it in fastboot mode? Try unlocking again with HTCdev, then flashing a custom recovery and ROM.
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Macrodroid said:
Hboot 98 is compatible with revolutionary root method. I would start there, rooting and s-off with a stock rooted Rom...
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Hboot .98 isn't compatible with revolutionary, only .97 is, but that doesn't make a difference anyways because you can't run revolutionary if you can't boot the phone.
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prototype7 said:
Your radio is .0312, so you won't be able to flash an RUU, they're all older. Can you recognize it in fastboot mode? Try unlocking again with HTCdev, then flashing a custom recovery and ROM.
OMG..... As usual... I have been overlooking the obvious path to glory. Thank you. I think I can handle it form here.
That literally took me like 2 minutes.
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prototype7 said:
Your radio is .0312, so you won't be able to flash an RUU, they're all older. Can you recognize it in fastboot mode? Try unlocking again with HTCdev, then flashing a custom recovery and ROM.
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Are there any roms that you recommend that run smooth on the INC2?
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I would proceed with s-off because it's so much better than htcdev unlock.
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[Q] Can't flash any rom. Stuck. M8 UK

Hi,
I am not new to rooting and flashing but I seem to have jammed.
I can flash custom recoveries(used both CWM and TWRP) no bother but I cannot flash rom.
I have tried pushing and side loading. TWRP just says failed.
CWM says cannot open update.zip from tmp (bad)
I am unlocked.
I am S-ON so I don't know a way around that atm without a ROM. I have tried reinstalling stock but failed.
HTC one M8 UK EE network.
Would love to fix this please.

I'm a novice, this is my first android phone but I believe you have to be s-off to flash ROMs. I'm on EE too, what I done was paid for Sunshine, about £14 I think, that unlocked the bootloader and s-off. I can flash ROMs no issues.
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oaklandm said:
I'm a novice, this is my first android phone but I believe you have to be s-off to flash ROMs. I'm on EE too, what I done was paid for Sunshine, about £14 I think, that unlocked the bootloader and s-off. I can flash ROMs no issues.
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You don't need to be s-off to flash a custom rom.. just a unlocked bootloader.
Put the rom on your internal sdcard not external sdcard and try again.
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oaklandm said:
I'm a novice, this is my first android phone but I believe you have to be s-off to flash ROMs. I'm on EE too, what I done was paid for Sunshine, about £14 I think, that unlocked the bootloader and s-off. I can flash ROMs no issues.
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You don't need to be s-off to flash a custom rom.. just a unlocked bootloader.
Put the rom on your internal sdcard not external sdcard and try again.
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I thought the same with S status but I didn't have s-off when i flashed my first rom. It was only when I flashed Viper that i ran into this issue.
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Onem8 said:
oaklandm said:
I'm a novice, this is my first android phone but I believe you have to be s-off to flash ROMs. I'm on EE too, what I done was paid for Sunshine, about £14 I think, that unlocked the bootloader and s-off. I can flash ROMs no issues.
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You don't need to be s-off to flash a custom rom.. just a unlocked bootloader.
Put the rom on your internal sdcard not external sdcard and try again.
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I have tried repeatedly, all I get is failed.
Right now I have flashed TWRP.
I am going to try flashing Viper once again and should that fail, try HD revolution.
I am also now using Hasson2000 AIO toolkit on my pc incase I was going wrong with shell.
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I only use adb..

Onem8 said:
I only use adb..
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As I would, normally.

Toolkits cause more issues than they solve.
Try:
fastboot erase cache
Then flash recovery again, and see if that helps.
Also, do you get the phone model number as a response when you type both:
adb devices
fastboot devices

finally fixed it. Now enjoying Venom.
Thanks for your suggestions

DOWmad said:
finally fixed it. Now enjoying Venom.
Thanks for your suggestions
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You should tell us how your fixed it. Both for our curiosity; and for others that might have a similar issue.
Also, there is a button to thank the posts you found helpful.

redpoint73 said:
You should tell us how your fixed it. Both for our curiosity; and for others that might have a similar issue.
Also, there is a button to thank the posts you found helpful.
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Not entirely sure how i fixed it but I'll list what I did.
Usually I work from a mac but decided to start afresh on my desktop.
I downloaded venom for m8
reflashed TWRP recovery.
Booted to recovery.
wiped cache and such.
Then adb side loaded the rom.
Some reason it worked. I have done this a good few times previously and with various rooms, not just venom.
I was using the AIO toolkit to side load this rather than the ADB cmd prompt.

Thanks for posting the steps that worked for you.
Like you said, hard to say what fixed it. Perhaps getting away from the toolkit, maybe just re-flashing recovery (even though you had done so previously) or wiping cache.
If moving a ROM to the device form the PC, I prefer adb push to adb sideload. Sideload seems to fail sometimes where push is fine. Push is some more steps (booting recovery and a few taps there to flash the ROM) but it seems more reliable. Although if it worked, it worked!