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[Q] Have I bricked my phone?

I was trying to run an RUU to un-root my phone (got tired of the hassle, had a lot of issue) and program said that the files were corrupt AFTER finishing the process, now I am stuck at the black screen with an HTC logo. The screen has !'s inside of triangles on all four corners.
When I try to get to recovery (power + vol down), the screen just says
Code:
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-2.02.0000
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.07.28
Oct 14 2010,19:14:47
RUU
I can access fastboot through a windows command prompt and runningn "fastboot devices" shows my phone's id, so the device is connecting, I just can't do anything else. Is there something I can flash to get my phone back, and if so, how exactly to I do it?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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UPDATE: Found this solution that allowed me to run the RUU without any errors.
I ended up using RUU_SuperSonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.29.651.5_Radio_2.15.00.09.01_NV_1.77_CNV_release_150224_signed.exe
I'll gladly mirror it if anyone needs a copy and can't find it.

flare1028us said:
I was trying to run an RUU to un-root my phone (got tired of the hassle, had a lot of issue) and program said that the files were corrupt AFTER finishing the process, now I am stuck at the black screen with an HTC logo. The screen has !'s inside of triangles on all four corners.
When I try to get to recovery (power + vol down), the screen just says
Code:
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-2.02.0000
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.07.28
Oct 14 2010,19:14:47
RUU
I can access fastboot through a windows command prompt and runningn "fastboot devices" shows my phone's id, so the device is connecting, I just can't do anything else. Is there something I can flash to get my phone back, and if so, how exactly to I do it?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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I'm guessing you used unrevoked forever? Try installing amon_ra using the link in my sig and flashing the S=ON tool from them, after that you should be able to use the RUU tool to completely unroot your phone.
For fastboot to work you need to be using the eng bootloader, ver 0.76

Thanks!
Thanks for the help, mate. I actually ended up using this solution to get the RUU to work without an error 110, so I'm at least back to stock now.

Stuck on reverting from SGBS CM7

I've installed SGBS 2.8 (cm7 R2) on my phone and I tried to get back to stock, as I'll sell my phone. It was S-Off and alphaRev CM7 R2
I've downloaded "RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.15.405.4_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_122704" (and ohter versions) and tried to flash, but at 55% it said that the file is incomplete and left my desire with "Triangles with !" in the corners and HTC-Logo in the middle of the screen
Windows Device Manager shows under "ANDROID USB DEVICES" --> HTC Bootloader
When I disconnect USB I do see
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AlphaREv CM7 r2
Bravo PVT4 SHIP S-OFF
H-Boot-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-4.05.00.11
AUG 10 2010, 17:52:10
RUU
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How do I get my phone back to life?

*sigh*
Stock roms do not fit in the CM7 hboot. Since the R2 hboot its downgrade protected from being overwritten, the hboot is still there when the RUU try's to flash system.
If you want the hboot to be overwritten by a RUU, you must first fastboot flash the downgrader.img as per alpharev's instructions on their site.
Pull the battery out, hold back and power on. This will get you to fastboot. You may still see the four triangles. fastboot flash should still work. Flash the downgrader and re-run the RUU

When I boot with back and power on, i see those triangles. Do I need the "AlphaRev 1.8 HBOOT reflash utility" or how do I get the image to my phone?
edit
Both the livecd and the "fastboot.exe flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img" says < waiting for device> while the phone shows HTC and the triangles
edit 2
it shows now when i disconnect the usb "AlphaREv unlocked" and the ruu shows error "140 bootloader "
when i disconnect it says on the phone "Main version is older! Update fail!

"solved by moving to a evo 3d"

[Q] device broken? ==> SOLVED

Hello,
hope you can helpe me...
I'd on my device InsertCoin "installed" an wanted to go back to stock rom.
During the RUU-Process I got a failed (system partition).
Now I can see only a HTC-Logo on a black screen an 4 exclamation marks (one in each corner) - when I plugin and unplug a usb-cable I can see following:
AlphaRev CM7 r2
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6-93-1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
..and two exclamation marks (bottom corners)
fastboot devices responses with "SH09CPL01234 fastboot", ALL OTHER fastboot commands resulting with "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))"
Is there any way the device back? (searching now for two days...)
many thanks
M$

hi, You did not search enough see bortak guide on top of q&a
Or:
download stock hboot from alpharev
flash it via fastboot
then you can run CORRECT RUU according to your cid from shipped-roms

Microsaft said:
Hello,
AlphaRev CM7 r2
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6-93-1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
M$
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Flash alpharev downgrader first before running RUU

hmmm...at lease an update
Changed the USB-Cable - now the fastboot commands are working.
Flashed boot and recovery and tried my RUU.
However "my" RUU is not working as the CID has changed to VODAP102. (Error 131).
Searching now for the correct RUU (not found on shipped-roms.com)

As I didn't found a working RUU:
Is there any way to change the CID at the current phone status?
Or how can I create a GoldCard when the phone isn't working? (the way shown at the Q&A didn't work - ReadCID.exe doesn't show any output)
kind regards M$

i dont think a card reader works either. have u another phone or someone u know have a phone with sd card? if so use that to create a goldcard
Sent from my HTC Desire

So the GoldCard can be "created" in ANY phone - it must not be that one where it will be used?
M$

yh because the goldcard is ur sdcard. plug in the phone, run the goldcard tool it should detect the sdcard then press get cid, once it shows cid copy it then click the link below it to take u to the site where u create the goldcard then paste ur cid number and follow the other instructions then once u have the goldcard downloaded go back to goldcard tool, press the load goldcard (i think thats what it says) find the file on ur computer and select it then press patch r something like that and ur done. it should say succes sdcard is now a goldcard r something along those words. hope thats not too confusing lol
Sent from my HTC Desire

Thank's 2 ALL
Got it now back running...

[Q] Why do I have Revolutionary HBOOT?

Hey guys!
I used an RUU to flash my Desire back to the old software (build) version 2.10.405.2. This gave me Android 2.2 (Froyo). I think this is the one that came with my phone (if my memory serves me well). Those who bought it before me had to upgrade from Eclair to get Froyo. I think I had Froyo already.
But why does it say "Revolutionary" and "S-OFF" in my HBOOT menu? Doesn't the RUU flash everything?
Also, when I go into Recovery I get the usual warning triangle icon. So there are no menus, there used to be CWM (clock work mod) with menus.
So the recovery image has been flashed and the ROM image has been flashed? But just not the HBOOT image?
Can I download the HBOOT image only somewhere? And then flash it using Fastboot Commander?

U have to flash alpharev downgrader first then run the ruu, that way it will be completely stock s-on

So I guess I was on the right path then. I mean I just flashed it with what seemed to be the stock HBOOT image. I visited the AlphaRev website and downloaded a file called PB99IMG_stock.zip. This ZIP file includes a file called hboot.img. I used the command prompt to write this file to the phone in fastboot mode.
But all that did is it changed the title in the HBOOT menu from "Revolutionary" to "AlphaRev".
BEFORE;
-Revolutionary-
BRAV PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
AFTER;
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
I will try the downgrade image now.
What will the command be?
Code:
fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img
Is that right?...
And then I will run the RUU? Right? And this will flash the proper stock HBOOT image?

From what i understand you have Stock hboot now (you said you've flashed it)
So yes, now just flash downgrader and run RUU.

How to get back to stock HBOOT image
It worked! Thanks jmcclue! The commands are all the same as for flashing any HBOOT image.
Just for reference, this is how to do it.
Go to AlphaRev website and download the file "bravo_downgrade.img".
Set the phone to fastboot mode.
Connect it to the computer with a USB cable.
Open a command prompt (preferably with elevated privileges).
Navigate to the folder where you saved the "bravo_downgrade.img" file.
Send this command to flash it.
Code:
fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img
Send this command to reboot.
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Send this command to erase cache.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Disconnect the phone from computer.
Select "REBOOT" from the Fastboot menu. Either that, or take out the battery and put it back in.
Boot/start up the phone normally. If you previously took out the battery, put it back in and press the power button.
Connect it to the computer. If it asks you what kind of connection, choose Charge only.
Run the RUU (ROM Utility Update) that includes the HBOOT image. If it includes the HBOOT image the file size should be around 160 MB.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
When done, the phone should reboot and you should have the stock HBOOT image and the stock software version.
Note! Don't remove the cable when you are sending commands to the phone. Only remove it when all commands and operations are performed.
Requirements:
RUU file for your phone.
Android SDK installed.
Java SDK installed.
HTC Sync
(ADB driver for your phone)
I am assuming you already have the SDKs all installed and set up. If not, you will have to do that first.
You will probably also need the HTC Sync installed on the computer. I think this is required for RUU to work properly. I was only receiving ERROR 170 when running the RUU ("phone not connected" or "not found" or whatever), until I installed HTC Sync. You will find it on HTC website or you can find the old version on your original 2 GB microSD card you got with the phone. I personally prefer the old version because the new HTC Sync feels like bloatware and is resource-hungry for no apparent reason (just some flashy graphics).
You may or you may not need the ADB (Android Debug? Bridge) driver for your phone. I have mine, downloaded from XDA Developers forum years ago. It's said that installing HTC Sync will include the proper drivers for ADB and solve the issue with missing driver for "Android 1.0". I didn't find this to be true. I tried different, supposedly HTC drivers only packages, from different web sources, and none of them worked. Except for the one I found on XDA Developers forum. I'm not 100% sure but I think this driver is only needed when the phone is in recovery mode. But it doesn't hurt to install it just as a precaution or at least have it prepared and ready to install.
To get RUU files:
You can either go to the HTC Developer website and try to locate the files there, or you can visit a website like Shipped-ROMs and try locating a "Bravo" or "Desire". Bravo is the codename for Desire. Then you probably want to download the ones that have "WWE" (World Wide English) in the names. These are based on English but have translations to other languages as well. And you want the ones where it says "HTC" in the name, if your phone is not carrier specific and not re-branded. Mine is not.
This is the name of the RUU file I used:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.10.405.2_R_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_142828_signed.exe
This gave me Android 2.2 which is what I had on my phone when it was new.
Check:
To verify that you have the proper HBOOT version and that you have S-ON you can show the HBOOT menu (volume down + power button). Here is what it should look like.
AFTER flashing with RUU;
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
BEFORE flashing with RUU;
AlphaRev Unlock
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.9999
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
BEFORE flashing the HBOOT with bravo_downgrade.img;
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18

Patched HBOOT images (Revolutionary & Alpha Rev) are protected against downgrades
Hi k3lcior!
If I was on stock HBOOT, then why did it say "Revolutionary" on top of the screen when I hold Volume down and Power button to enter HBOOT menu?
Yes, I did say I flashed it. Or that's what I thought I did. What I meant is I ran the RUU (ROM Utility Update) for build 2.10.405.2. I mentioned the name of the file in the post above. This is a 166 MB file. It's not an OTA update or anything of that nature, like updates of 30 MB or less. So running the RUU (166 MB) should flash everything on the phone, not just parts of it.
RUU file is big because it includes the ROM, the recovery image, and it should also include the HBOOT image. But for some reason when I ran this it only flashed and replaced my ROM image, and the recovery image. It failed to flash and replace my HBOOT image.
I now know why.
Downgrade protection, these HBOOTs cannot be overwritten by an OTA or RUU, unless you flash a downgrader HBOOT first.
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This is a quote from the AlphaRev website. It's more clear to me now why it didn't work in the first place.
I actually had the "Revolutionary" HBOOT because that's what I used. I used Revolutionary to get S-OFF and root access on Android 2.3.3 on HTC Desire. It of course also installs a custom recovery image (CWM or Clock Work Mod) with "Revolutionary" background and "Revolutionary" printed on HBOOT menu.
So my conclusion is that both "Revolutionary" and "AlphaRev" HBOOT images have this "downgrade protection" feature. That's why running RUU to restore everything to stock version fails to restore the HBOOT image to it's stock version. The HBOOT image on the phone was being protected. That's where the "downgrade image" comes in. You use that to remove the protection first. And then you run the RUU and it will flash everything, including the HBOOT image.
After all, the Revolutionary is a later development based on AlphaRev, and other tools and exploits. So it's not hard to imagine that they share same features. The last time I used AlphaRev and Unrevoked to get root and S-OFF was when I had Android 2.29 (I think it was build 2.29.405.2). I had no problems running the RUU to restore everything back to stock version, including the HBOOT image. But I did not downgrade it that time. I mean I just used the RUU for the same version, as the one that was already on the phone. And of course I didn't use Revolutionary at that time.
So I'm not sure... it's either because of the fact that I used Revolutionary this time (instead of Unrevoked + AlphaRev), or it's because I went from Android 2.3.3 to Android 2.2 (a downgrade), or it's because I was going from HBOOT version 6.93.1002 (came with Revolutionary) to HBOOT version 0.93.0001 which comes with the RUU for (a downgrade).
It may also be that the AlphaRev HBOOT image didn't have the "downgrade protection" until version 1.80. So it's possible that I used some old version of the AlphaRev that didn't have this feature when I rooted and S-OFFed the old Android 2.29.
One of these cases apply, but I'm not sure which one. In either case, I got rid of the custom HBOOT image. It's all back to stock now.

FWIW;
When you visit the AlphaRev website you will see that there is a table with two columns that hold file names and download links. One just says "Download". Th other says "PB99IMG". If you are doing this from a computer, with the phone connected to the computer with a USB cable, then you probably want the files from the column that says "Download".
If you for some reason don't have access to a computer, or you don't know what command prompt is, you don't know how to install the Android SDK so that you can send the fastboot commands... well, whatever the reason may be, then you probably want the files from the column that says "PB99IMG". These are ZIP files that include the same files you will find under "Download", with the addition of some extra files/tools. The idea is to place it on an SD card and let the phone do the rest. It's sort of this "unplugged" and automated way of doing things.
You can also download the corresponding PB99IMG zipfile, put it on your sdcard, and rename it to PB99IMG.zip. Then start the phone in HBOOT mode (VolDown+POWER) to flash the HBOOT without a PC. It is however still necessary to either restore your nandroid, or reflash your ROM after doing this. The partition LAYOUT has changed, the actual data still needs to be 'moved'.
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I'm not sure how it helps renaming a ZIP file. If the file name is "PB99IMG.zip" (with the zip extension already) how does it help renaming it to... something like "PB99IMG.zip.zip"? Is that what they are saying? That you should add one more zip extension to the end of the file name... or that you should add one if there is no extension. I'm not sure what they mean, but I would go with "PB99IMG.zip".
I have not tried this method myself, but this may be easier to use for some user. Instead of having to install the SDK et al. You may be able to even download the ZIP file right on the phone, without even touching a computer. You just need to have it on the SD card of the phone. And enter the HBOOT menu. I guess there is some Bat file or something inside the ZIP file that automates everything else.

@ OP
glad u got sorted. its good to see that u actually took the time to read and understand what u did, unlike other user who just post problems coz they cant be bothered to read anything and try to understand how things work so :good: to u.
Now about the PB99IMG. Your bootloader will only read PB99IMG it so thats why u have to rename it from PB99IMG_downgrade to PB99IMG. The downgrade part is only there so u know what file it is

[Q] How to rescue stuck HTC Desire

I have an old HTC Desire, which I am trying to resurrect.
Attempting to boot it normally shows the HTC logo for a while, followed by 7 beeps, a reboot, and repeat.
Vol down + power gives
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT -1.02.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
Jul 22 2011,16:19:16
with the usual HBOOT menu - FASTBOOT, RECOVERY, CLEAR STORAGE, SIMLOCK.
Trying recovery does similar to boot, i.e.shows the HTC logo for a while, followed by 7 beeps, a reboot, and repeat.
As I understand it, I should first S-OFF it. However, all the methods I have tried do not recognise the device. If I put it into fastboot mode, and type "fastboot devices" in my PC, it is recognised. I can attempt to flash a new recovery, but I get an error "remote: signature verify fail".
I have tried revolution, and the CD method - neither recognise the device.
I tried to make a gold card, but I am stuck on the first bit, because I cannot connect to the phone with adb, only fastboot.

Revolutionary only works with phone booted, u cant flash recovery unless ur s-off or unlocked bootloader but the fact that it vibrates 7 times means hardware problem. Try flashing the 2.3gb upgrade from htcdev or find it in bortaks guide (my sig) and hope it flashes but i doubt ul be able to do anything unless u get a new motherboard.

I had the same problem. i am now on oxygen zm2 rom.

desdesu said:
I had the same problem. i am now on oxygen zm2 rom.
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U reply to all posts i had the same problem. Care to share how u fix these problems or u just telling people u have problems? U have 10 posts now so i guess ur done?