Hello, I tried to install a new ROM from Cyangenmod 7 to Ice Cream SENSEwich Beta 6 using method via recovery and got a black screen.
Backed up via ClockworkMod Recovery
Was able to fastboot into stock tmobile rom.
Am I still rooted? How do I flash back Cyangenmod 7
thanks
VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.82.0000
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.02.01.15_M2
eMMC-boot
Sep 2 2010,17:59:38
[ROM][19/04/12]Ice Cream SENSEwich Beta 6|Sense 4.0|ICS|4.0.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1546915
Method via Recovery
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Vision:_CyanogenMod
are you true soff? did you root following the wiki guide? do you still have access to the recovery?
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To root I used
cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
I dont know what true soff is
Holding power button and volume down i can boot into fast boot hboot does not let me select recovery.
clockwork mod and rom manager do not show on apps listed.
looks like reverted to stock tmobile rom but s off and htc vision show up so I may be still rooted?
rwoc said:
To root I used
cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
I dont know what true soff is
Holding power button and volume down i can boot into fast boot hboot does not let me select recovery.
clockwork mod and rom manager do not show on apps listed.
looks like reverted to stock tmobile rom but s off and htc vision show up so I may be still rooted?
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1. True S-OFF is a permanent type of S-OFF. There are ways to do it temporarily. It looks like yours is perm S-OFF.
2. From the instructions that you followed, did you have to put a PC10IMG file onto the root of your SD card? If that file is still there, the bootloader will always look to that file and not allow anything else to be done.
3. Clockwork Mod will not show in an apps list. It replaces the recovery of your phone. It is not an app. As for ROM manager, I'm not sure what to tell you. Maybe if you can pull logs from your phone we can work on that.
4. Just because S-OFF shows up does not mean you are rooted. If you flashed the stock T-Mobile ROM then chances are you lost root privileges. You can do a quick check by looking in your app drawer for the "Superuser" app. If it is there, you are still rooted. If not, most likely you are not.
Oh! your smart…Yes PC10IMG is still on SD card.
As is superuser.apk and clockworkmod and titamium backup
"Superuser" app is not in app drawer
how would i pull the logs
take the image off sd card and you will be allowed back into recovery, then do a full wipe and flash rom of choice via recovery
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ok took off image and it allowed me into recovery now i have a cool picture of the phone with a red triangle and exclamation point
update: pulled battery turned it on using only power button goes to tmobile stock screen and works fine. do i need to re root and flash new rom?
need to flash a custom recovery again via fastboot. get the .img from somewhere in xda (or google it)
put recovery.img in the same folder as fastboot.exe on computer
connect your phone via usb and boot into fastboot
open cmd on computer change directories to where fastboot and recvoery image are
type fastboot devices (just to make sure its working)
then type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
then
fastboot reboot bootloader
now boot into recovery
now flash rom of choice via recovery
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Would this be a good img?
T-Mobile G2 and HTC Desire Z: recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-vision.img
Looks good to me
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Hello, thanks for all the help.
Am I using ADB AND FASTBOOT or SDK to put recovery.img in the same folder as fastboot.exe on computer
sorry a bit confused on what you are asking
after downloading the sdk package you will find a folder probably under platform tools with adb and fastboot .exe in it
this is the folder you want the recovery image
this is also the folder you want to open cmd
right click in the folder and choose open comand here
then you should be ready to use fastboot
(another option is to change enviromenta variables so you dont need to worry about what folder fastboot is in in the future but not necessary right now)
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got it ill let you know how it goes tomorrow. thanks again for the help.
Good Morning, demkantor
Hows Minnesota today? It’s a beautiful day in Chicago.
I followed this tutorial and am getting a, error: Failed remote not allowed
androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/385358-how-manually-flash-recovery-image-via-fastboot-sd-card
Flasboot devices
HT0A67207920 so its communicating with the phone
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Writing recovery
Failed remote not allowed
Any suggestions?
did you get the recovery in an .img or a .zip? if its zipped extracted it
alsom make sure it is named recovery.img
windows adds the file extention so you may just need to name it recovery
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It came as a disk image file not zipped, until I changed the file to just recovery I got an error cannot load.
Once changed it loaded started recovery and failed.
Ive been reading about eng hboot as mine shows "s-off" not "eng s-off" but I don’t know how it applies to this.
did you follow the htc official dev bootloader unlock?
or did you root following the wiki?
if you did the htc way you are not true soff and you will need to do this first. look for nipqers directions
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used cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
via sdk not htc boot unlocker
well you can try downloading superuser and rommanager from the market and see if you can install recovery that way. i think there is a busybox installer app in the market too but im not sure
you can also try with adb
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Ok,
I used Root checker from the market and it said i do not have proper root access
downloaded terminal emulator from market $SU comes back SU not found. No # symbol
CPU tuner stated unusuable configuration
So I am thinking I lost Root
What method do u suggest to regain Root?
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so i have it on my phone and everything but when its in the boot screen its saying that the img files arent there i dont know what im doing wrong
did you put the file on the root of the card? is there two .zip extensions?
which two files? what are the links? I just want to make sure i got the right ones and which folder is the root of the phone?
/mnt/sdcard
any file in there would be in the root of your sd card
yea i put everything on that but my phone keeps on saying it dosent find the images what are the links for those images? sorry
What step in the root process are you exactly? Why are you trying to flash something in the bootloader?
im on the processes where my phone is suppose to find this PC36IMG.zip
The best way to flash recovery after revolutionary use is via fastboot.i downloaded the fastboot HTC drivers,theyre listed on revolutionary wiki. Placed the recovery.img in tge same folder as the fastboot,at least thats what I did,then I issued fastboot flash recovery recovery.img via Command line in windows.you have to boot into bootloader/HBoot mode,and wait for it to scan then click the power button once to get to fastboot usb.thats on windows...hope this helps.
Evo 4G Synergy RC2
yea idk fastboot is not reading the zip or image file i have no idea why
what zip are you trying to flash and where did you download it from? according to the guides for revolutionary, you do not need to flash a pc36img in hboot.
Its not a zip its an img file.youre directly overwriting recovery via fastboot.you issue those commands from your computer not your phone.theres a thread here on xda that tells the process more in detail..if I can find it ill link yoy
Evo 4G Synergy RC2
What recovery are you running? Clockwork? And did you install it with revolutionary? If you did all you have to do is
1. boot into the boot loader (power off pull the battery power on with volume down)
2. Select recovery (This will reboot the phone and you will be brought into recovery mode).
3. When you get to clockwork, select install zip from sdcard.
4. Choose zip from sdcard and select your zip file thats on the root of the sdcard.
5. It should then go through a list of things while it installs.
The zip for root can be found here (this is the link from the install page):
http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
To Install clockwork you need to download
http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.5-supersonic.img
The rename it to:
PC36IMG.zip
Boot into recovery and it should attempt to install it. NOTE This will only work if you have s-Off and have run revolutionary.
This can also be done with AR.
@tnerb once s-off is there you have to flash CWM or other custom recovery via fastboot first.then you flash the superuser zip via custom recovery
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Quick question does any one know where I can find the recovery that was downloaded to my phone when I used the revolutionary root method? I need that exact recovery to restore my original nand and me being an idiot I didn't make another nand with Amon after I flashed it.
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I figured it out. Sorry for double post.
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I've been trying for hours and I can't seem to figure it out. I googled counltess times and it seems like other phones get .zip files and the G2 gets a .img file. I'm not exactly a noob, but not exactly an expert so if anyone can help it would be greatly appreciated!
If you have the eng hboot you can do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". Or you can flash it from inside ROM Manager. Not sure what sort of zip you have, if that's one that can be flashed from hboot or not.
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steviewevie said:
If you have the eng hboot you can do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img". Or you can flash it from inside ROM Manager. Not sure what sort of zip you have, if that's one that can be flashed from hboot or not.
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I've tried the fastboot flash command it doesnt work
and its not a zip file its just .img
Ok so you don't have eng hboot.
Do you have the ROM Manager app installed ? Is there not an option to flash it from there ? Mine does, but I'm not sure if this is only an option for the paid version of ROM Manager.
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steviewevie said:
Ok so you don't have eng hboot.
Do you have the ROM Manager app installed ? Is there not an option to flash it from there ? Mine does, but I'm not sure if this is only an option for the paid version of ROM Manager.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
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Yeah you have to pay $2 but I don't want to pay for something that I can get for free. I might be sounding cheap right now hahaha, i don't have a credit card or anything so I can't really pay for it..
Have you tried pushing the file to the phone using ADB?
beefynick said:
Have you tried pushing the file to the phone using ADB?
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And then do what after that?
Push the file to your sdcard
Then rename it to recovery.img so its easier
Go into your terminal in your phone and do this
Code:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
That's it and your done
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Or just use the zip thats provided on the clockworkmod site http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.0-vision.zip
-Nipqer
Copy .img to desktop
Open cmd prompt, type cd (location of desktop)
Example"C:/users/blah/desktop"
Boot into bootloader. Press power button on g2 to enter fastboot
In cmd, type: fastboot flash recovery (exact name of recovery).img
Let it send and write..done
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Nipqer said:
Or just use the zip thats provided on the clockworkmod site http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.0-vision.zip
-Nipqer
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Haha I got an image file when I downloaded from the CWM Site. Thanks!
And thanks to everyone that replied.
Nipqer said:
Or just use the zip thats provided on the clockworkmod site http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.0-vision.zip
-Nipqer
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I actually tried using the ".zip" twice (once from Rom Manager and once directly from recovery). Every time I seems to go well and after install I land in touch recovery environment and think yes this really worked... So then I reboot to recovery and guess what... I'm back in the oiriginal non touch version !!!
Fastboot drivers for the HTC G2
qjbj90 said:
Copy .img to desktop
Open cmd prompt, type cd (location of desktop)
Example"C:/users/blah/desktop"
Boot into bootloader. Press power button on g2 to enter fastboot
In cmd, type: fastboot flash recovery (exact name of recovery).img
Let it send and write..done
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i have gotten it into fastboot, but device manager is showing it as an unidentified usb device and i have been unable to get the drivers
tecno1 said:
i have gotten it into fastboot, but device manager is showing it as an unidentified usb device and i have been unable to get the drivers
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348266
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Ok I think I've actually broken my One X.
I was trying to put a default ROM back onto the system, I had my phone plugged into my PC, and "ran Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_One_X"
STUPIDLY I deleted a couple of files off the SD card in Windows Explorer, and now I cant get into recovery mode for ClockwordMod Recovery (as I'm assuming like an idiot I deleted it somehow)
Literally if I boot the phone it won't go past the HTC welcome screen.
I apologise profusely if this is already covered elsewhere - but I am an absolute noob and do not understand much of the jargon. I shouldn't have messed in the first place, I could cry
1. Fastboot and erase the cache, that will then allow you back into the recovery.
2. Fastboot the boot.img to your phone, as S-OFF won't allow the clockwork to flash it.
3. Don't panic. You can always recover the phone through Fastboot.
I should know, i was once in your position.
thanks for the reply,
I read about erasing the cache, but I have no idea how.
the guide just says type it into your pc
sorry again for being thick!
No problem.
Do you have fastboot open on your pc? if so.
Type : fastboot erase cache
Then download the Boot.img from ARHD, and follow the instructions.
Mike has included a .bat file that will automatically erase the cache and flash the boot image. I suggest going on to his forum and running the file.
I know I have downloaded it (I'm so lost) but the file in my downloads isn't something that opens a program?
Thanks a bunch!
It should have a .bat named install-boot, it shouldn't run a program, but open in CMD with options displayed on what to do next. Follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
ok I don't have a file called install-boot, just adb, fastboot and a few .dll files. both exe files flash cmd but it doesnt remain open.
any chance you can point me in the direction of this software as it would appear i have the wrong thing!
whitlock19872 said:
ok I don't have a file called install-boot, just adb, fastboot and a few .dll files. both exe files flash cmd but it doesnt remain open.
any chance you can point me in the direction of this software as it would appear i have the wrong thing!
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It seems like we need to get back to basics a bit. Are you familiar with MS-DOS? Those programs are not meant to be run from windows by clicking on them. They are run with command lines typed in a DOS type window that is opened when you type "cmd" into your search box in windows.
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sorry, confusing fastboot and flashboot I think,
I'm being told that I'm missing adbwinapi.dll - looking into it
I'm no genius but I'm not usually this bad, just so worried - got the phone 12 hours ago, naturally feeling sick!
ok, followed the steps with flashboot (ran the cache delete and install-boot)
still not let into recovery. it goes past the htc sense screen, all black with a mobile with green arrows in a circle (like a sync) which eventually changed to a triangle with '!' in it.
what am i missing?
You can't delete recovery through windows explorer for the record.
whitlock19872 said:
ok, followed the steps with flashboot (ran the cache delete and install-boot)
still not let into recovery. it goes past the htc sense screen, all black with a mobile with green arrows in a circle (like a sync) which eventually changed to a triangle with '!' in it.
what am i missing?
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That's stock recovery it sounds like. Just relock your bootloader ( fastboot oem lock) then run an ruu. Then once booted you can start all over.
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so what do I do? thanks for all of your help, I do very much appreciate it!
rayford85 said:
That's stock recovery it sounds like. Just relock your bootloader ( fastboot oem lock) then run an ruu. Then once booted you can start all over.
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sorry noob alert again: how do i do this?
Sounds like it has the stock recovery on it. Download the Cwm recovery and you should have a file called recovery.img. Place this file in the adb platform-tools folder. Go to that location in cmd prompt then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img or you can find on xda via search one x all in one kit which if you download and open then put your phone in fastboot mode via bootloader will allow you to flash Cwm recovery and should do it for you
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emoguyluton said:
Sounds like it has the stock recovery on it. Download the Cwm recovery and you should have a file called recovery.img. Place this file in the adb platform-tools folder. Go to that location in cmd prompt then type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img or you can find on xda via search one x all in one kit which if you download and open then put your phone in fastboot mode via bootloader will allow you to flash Cwm recovery and should do it for you
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int the adb platform-tools folder? again im very very sorry, but where is this?
When you downloaded adb did you download the exe or zip version. If exe download zip version then extract it place the contents on your c drive then when using cmd use the cd commands to get to the correct folder.
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emoguyluton said:
When you downloaded adb did you download the exe or zip version. If exe download zip version then extract it place the contents on your c drive then when using cmd use the cd commands to get to the correct folder.
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ok, I have managed to boot a recovery (i think) and can now get into CWM, only problem now, is that my PC no longer recognises my phone in order for me to put any ROM files onto the SD card so that it can load them?
Yes Cwm does not support sd mount atm. I think you will need to refer to the post by someone saying relock bootloader and flash ruu. You will need to find and download the ruu that matches your device. ie network your on and country ur in. As I'm guessing you have deleted the rom image of the sd or nand backup?
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rayford85 said:
That's stock recovery it sounds like. Just relock your bootloader ( fastboot oem lock) then run an ruu. Then once booted you can start all over.
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THANKS! I think this has done the trick, and the RUU is currently installing...
*touch wood* I should be okay.
Thanks all for your time - life savers. I have learnt to leave alone what I do not fully understand
Hello
I recently started the root process by unlocking my bootloader utilizing the HTCDev Method with S-On (HBOOT- 2.18.0001). Now I'm unlocked! The next step (I guess) is to flash a custom recovery which I'm having difficulty doing. Granted, there are several ways to install a custom recovery. I utilized two of those ways, 1) Through Bootloader and 2) via ROM Manager; both have proved unsuccessful for me.
The Bootloader way - -
I placed PC36IMG.zip on the root of my sd card.
Selected FastBoot
Got a response, "Main Version is older! Update Fail!" Do you want to reboot device?"
Via Rom Manager - -
Download "Rom Manager" from the Android market
Select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
Result, An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!
Not sure what I'm doing wrong, can anyone help me install a custom recovery?
Have you tried a fastboot flash?
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death-by-soap said:
Have you tried a fastboot flash?
V3ndetta Is Rising.....
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I'm not sure if I have? What is a fastboot flash?
emphamis_5 said:
I'm not sure if I have? What is a fastboot flash?
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When you flash an .img through the fastboot section of the bootloader.
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When you flash an .img through the fastboot section of the bootloader.
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No, I haven't. How does one accomplish this method?
emphamis_5 said:
No, I haven't. How does one accomplish this method?
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PM me at some point and we'll discuss it.
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You don't have to select fastboot.
Just put the recovery on your sd card, not in any folders.
make sure it's named pc36img.zip
Boot to recovery (Hold Volume down and power until hboot shows up)
It'll scan, find the file and ask you to update, hit yes
I advise this recovery: PC36IMG_ra-supersonic-4.3-smelkus-tmdirt2.zip
http://d-h.st/tbF
Don't use ROM Manager for flashing alternate recoveries, btw. It's based on Clockwork Mod, which isn't a good recovery for the EVO
Ok. Will try later tonight and will let you know the outcome.
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First off I'm a noob...Im working on a metro flashed evo 4g on 2.2froyo and metrodroid 2.2 rom.It has some sort of hboot recovery and green clockworkmod recovery 2.?.? which both seem to work horribly...I'm trying to 1. Install latest 3g compatible android os Gb or Ics? 2.Flash a better recovery...one that works. 3. Flash a nice metro rom cyanogen or like that.
Ive read so many posts in different forums and couldn't find a case quite like mine or a up to date link.If someone could help me with recovery I think I can make due. Any other help is greatly appreciated
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You can flash the recovery like I posted above
HipKat said:
You don't have to select fastboot.
Just put the recovery on your sd card, not in any folders.
make sure it's named pc36img.zip
Boot to recovery (Hold Volume down and power until hboot shows up)
It'll scan, find the file and ask you to update, hit yes
Don't use ROM Manager for flashing alternate recoveries, btw. It's based on Clockwork Mod, which isn't a good recovery for the EVO
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Hey
I followed your advice step by step and nothing happened. I'm in HBOOT settings and it just stays on the white screen with HBOOT and FASTBOOT highlighted in Blue.
I put the img file on my sd card (no folders) and renamed it (pc36img.zip).
Here are my specs as they read on HBOOT Screen
****UNLOCKED****
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32
Is there anything else I can do? As I mentioned before I used the HTCDev Method to Unlock my phone.
emphamis_5 said:
Hey
I followed your advice step by step and nothing happened. I'm in HBOOT settings and it just stays on the white screen with HBOOT and FASTBOOT highlighted in Blue.
I put the img file on my sd card (no folders) and renamed it (pc36img.zip).
Here are my specs as they read on HBOOT Screen
****UNLOCKED****
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32
Is there anything else I can do? As I mentioned before I used the HTCDev Method to Unlock my phone.
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You have to get the .img of your recovery and place it where you have your android sdk aka adb and fast boot and place them in the same directory. Then power down to the boot loader on your phone then using the volume keys select fast boot. Plug your phone into your PC. In a command prompt navigate to where your fastboot file is and type fast boot flash recovery (name of recovery image).img
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HipKat said:
You don't have to select fastboot.
Just put the recovery on your sd card, not in any folders.
make sure it's named pc36img.zip
Boot to recovery (Hold Volume down and power until hboot shows up)
It'll scan, find the file and ask you to update, hit yes
I advise this recovery: PC36IMG_ra-supersonic-4.3-smelkus-tmdirt2.zip
http://d-h.st/tbF
Don't use ROM Manager for flashing alternate recoveries, btw. It's based on Clockwork Mod, which isn't a good recovery for the EVO
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Can't flash a recovery in that format when your s-on unlocked you have to use fastboot
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evo4gnoob said:
Can't flash a recovery in that format when your s-on unlocked you have to use fastboot
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I attached some files to give you a visual of what I did exactly. I did just as you said and I received an error message in the cmd stating, "cannot load 'pc36img.zip.
I'm not up on rooting newer Hboot's, but I also didn't realize you were S-On.
HipKat said:
You can flash the recovery like I posted above
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Thanks, but here's the thing... 1. I've tried flashing other roms/recoveries on this phone via the recovery thats there now and the zip file is never in the folder where it should be (downloads) when I go to choose the file to flash its never there just some other unrelated zip. 2. The root or metrodroid v2.2/kernel that's there now took away all file managing apps (think free/stock files app) I can't even use appsaver to l load it...because theres no way to manage the files...yay! And 3. Theres no data/mms...I plan on flashing the fix along with a custom rom/kernel...it's the recovery! Please help thanks in advance.
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emphamis_5 said:
I attached some files to give you a visual of what I did exactly. I did just as you said and I received an error message in the cmd stating, "cannot load 'pc36img.zip.
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You have to extract the recovery image out of the pc36img.zip file
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Windows hides file extensions for known file types. What this means is that there is a hidden .zip at the end of your pc36img.zip so windows actually sees the file as pc36img.zip.zip
take the .zip you can see off of the file and try again - or I suppose you could change the command to reflect the extra .zip, but thats not really the "right" way to do it.
And if you are tyring to flash it directly with the phone that wont work either for two reasons 1) your phone does not recognize a file named.zip.zip also 2) if you are unlocked but s-on you cant flash that way, it needs to be done with fastboot. My phone is unlocked s-on and flashing the recovery was the hardest step to figure out because most guys decide to go full s-off and dont realize what the issue is...
It looks like you already got fastboot working so try this. Rename the recovery to "recovery.img" then the fastboot command would be
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
or if you dont rename the recovery file:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery (whatever the filename is)
you may also have to tell window to show file extensions for known file types, not sure how to do that in win 7, but im sure google does.
Same way you do it in every version of Windows.
Control Panel/Folder Options
OP, what software version are you on? If you're on version 5.07, the custom recoveries written for the older version (4.56, I think) won't work. Captain Throwback actually wrote two newer recoveries for the newer software version. I had the same problem with the error "Main Version is Older", until I flashed the new recovery. Also, I was UNLOCKED S-ON Hboot 2.18 and flashed the recovery through the bootloader without any issues. The new recoveries should be in the guide for rooting with Hboot 2.18. Just place the recovery file on the root of your SD card, make sure it's named PC36IMG.zip, then enter the bootloader. When it asks if you want to update, press the corresponding key for 'yes', and the new recovery will be installed.
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today I got my new One X.
I tried to unlock the bootloader and flash a CWM Recovery which worked brilliantly thanks to this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1592922
then I recognised it's not rooted yet so I first tried too root with SuperSU from Google Play Store. Didn't work for me so I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577671 for the mac with transferring the files over the terminal. After I tried to reboot I'm stuck right now on the "hTC quietly brilliant" screen.
I need help to recover my HOX pleeeeeease!!!!
So you don't have a backup do you?
It said in the thread that the insecure boot method only works on some super old software versions, and now as a result, you have an incorrect boot.img on your device.
Please confirm that you have the stock ROM.
Do following fastboot command:
"fastboot getvar version-main"
And post result here.
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I have no backup. So how do I root with a MacBook on Android 4.1.1?
result: version-main: 3.14.401.31
You need to reflash the stock boot.img.
Since you have no backup you could try to grab it from a backup made by someone else.
Download the stock nandroid backup for your main version here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1975140
Once you have downloaded it, you have to scavenge the boot.img.
Put it to the same folder on your mac where you have the fastboot files.
Then, with your phone connected in fastboot mode, flash it by typing:
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Followed by "fastboot erase cache"
Once you can boot your phone I will give further instructions regarding rooting.
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What about a RUU ? Its available but there is a problem with running ruu's from a mac, from what i read somewhere ?
For what its worth .. its here if you want it
http://www.htcruu.com/securekey.php...Radio_5.1204.162.29_release_302015_signed.exe
thank you sir! :good:
How do I root now?
Flash this in recovery: http://download.chainfire.eu/298/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip?retrieve_file=1
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And make a nandroid backup this time and keep it in a safe place
whats the most intelligent way to push the zip on the sdcard folder with a MacBook?
Connect usb cable and in recovery: mounts and storage -> mount usb storage.
Why not do it while booted in os?
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in booted OS I don't see an external drive which is normally shown when device is connected via USB. Don't know whats the deal with a Mac OS and hTC phones
You can push it via adb: adb push sourcepath /sdcard/
Insert the path of the downloaded zip to sourcepath.
If you can't push it just go to this thread on your phone and download it directly.
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