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[Q] Inc in bootloop - even after RUU install

Hi - I've got a rooted AMOLED Incredible.
Yesterday, it went into a bootloop. I could get to HBoot but could not get into recovery. I tried flashing multiple other recoveries but still could not get into it from HBoot (it would go into a bootloop every time I chose "Recovery" from HBoot).
Today, I installed an RUU from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11717873&postcount=2
It updated, and then when I rebooted, it went into the same bootloop, this time with the stock splash screen.
I have HBoot 0.92, Radio 7.28. I'm S-off. I've formatted my SD card, and it's FAT32.
Anyone have any idea what's going on?
Thanks in advance!
-jaba

Is setcpu installed, and overclocking way high on boot? If setcpu is installed, you s/b able to mount device in adb and remove it.
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smtom said:
Is setcpu installed, and overclocking way high on boot? If setcpu is installed, you s/b able to mount device in adb and remove it.
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no setCPU installed.

Can you dl another ROM like Virtuous and put it on sd, then flash it?
Have you tried another sd?
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smtom said:
Can you dl another ROM like Virtuous and put it on sd, then flash it?
Have you tried another sd?
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I can't get into recovery with bootlooping.
I'll try another SD card.

Basically at this point I'd be happy to get the phone to S-On so that I can take it back to Verizon. Unfortunately, I don't know how to do that as I can't access Recovery without going into a bootloop. I've tried to flash other recoveries and they all put me into a bootloop.
Anyone with any thoughts on how to get s-on without recovery?
Thanks!

I would say flash a bp31img through hboot. That should put you s-on i believe. If you cannot find a pb31img ill come back latter with a link for dl. The pb31img should put you completely stock. The image i have though is from the first shippments of 2.1 but its still stock.
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linuxmotion said:
I would say flash a bp31img through hboot. That should put you s-on i believe. If you cannot find a pb31img ill come back latter with a link for dl. The pb31img should put you completely stock. The image i have though is from the first shippments of 2.1 but its still stock.
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I tried that and it didn't work. Thanks, though.
I took the phone to verizon and they are sending me a new one.

Any solution to this?

To get s-on you need to be able to access recovery. Also what rom were you on when the phone messed up, was it cm7?

cmlusco said:
To get s-on you need to be able to access recovery. Also what rom were you on when the phone messed up, was it cm7?
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I was on SR 4.2 but I figured it out. The first time I RUU'd the phone was shaking all over the place so I think that just ****ed it up. I reflashed the RUU and it's good to go. I decided I am just going to sell it to my buddy as a stock unrooted with S-OFF, screw it.
Thanks though.

REYES702 said:
I was on SR 4.2 but I figured it out. The first time I RUU'd the phone was shaking all over the place so I think that just ****ed it up. I reflashed the RUU and it's good to go. I decided I am just going to sell it to my buddy as a stock unrooted with S-OFF, screw it.
Thanks though.
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Don't give up hope just now to S-ON. Have you read the below page for getting S-ON?
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever
It should work with stock recovery as long as you're on one of the listed radios.
Get the unrevoked-forever-son.zip and follow instructions for unrevoked-forever.zip, renaming to update.zip

Quick question, I RUU'd back to Froyo so can he still receive the OTA with S-OFF? Or does it need to be S-ON?

REYES702 said:
Quick question, I RUU'd back to Froyo so can he still receive the OTA with S-OFF? Or does it need to be S-ON?
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It can be s-off but everything else must be stock, including recovery and having all original apps. Since its s-off rooting after the ota is no problem if desired.

Please help- totally befuddled

Hi let me start off saying ive been on forum for a while so im not a noob with research or reading.
my problem is im now one of the group who are having infinite bootloop (htc white splash screen to black blankness back to splash screen. my phone was rooted by unrevoked method, soff hboot 2.18 radio 2.15.00.12.19.
steps I've tried:
taking out battery and replacing
hboot into recovery. usually takes me out of bootloop.
redoing smelkus recovery which allowed me to get to recovery for 5 seconds then back to bootloop.
then i tried 4.67 RUU for my radio version. 1st time i ran it the only thing changed was my phone is locked however its still s-off? I've tried RUU 3x each time program says successful but still bootloop and still soff.
does anyone see a step i missed? have any suggestions? I've read on this forum and a few others about the bootloop headache. would returning to soff then unrooting work? or flashing to different radio and RUU version?
thanks in advance
i want my og back?
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dtowngs4g said:
Hi let me start off saying ive been on forum for a while so im not a noob with research or reading.
my problem is im now one of the group who are having infinite bootloop (htc white splash screen to black blankness back to splash screen. my phone was rooted by unrevoked method, soff hboot 2.18 radio 2.15.00.12.19.
thanks in advance
i want my og back?
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What roms have you flashed? Try flashing a sense Rom. See if you can get it to boot.
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Have you tried a different sdcard?
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clear ALL data from recovery menu, and flash a different rom, make sure its for your device

i was on an ics cm9 based rom. i usually have sense based roms. i also tried with a different sd card but no luck.
wipe again from hboot menu clear storage?
am i able to flash from hboot or is it adb because recovery comes on literally for 5 seconds then returns to bootloop
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dtowngs4g said:
i was on an ics cm9 based rom. i usually have sense based roms. i also tried with a different sd card but no luck.
wipe again from hboot menu clear storage?
am i able to flash from hboot or is it adb because recovery comes on literally for 5 seconds then returns to bootloop
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try re-doing the rooting process

XenonV said:
try re-doing the rooting process
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that's what i was afraid of
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yeah i believe that might be the only (easiest) way, if i am wrong sorry, im still learning as well

update - somehow bootloader unlocked again. will try flashing recovery again see if it takes. phone never got unrooted still have s-off and now on hboot 2.10
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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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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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stuck in boot loop - help!

I bought this phone off ebay for my wife.
It's stuck in boot loop. I tried RUU and I tried installing cwm recovery.img without any luck. I looked at some similar posts here on xda and googled some results, but no success. I need some help. Thanks.
HTC EVO 4G
S-OFF
HBOOT-6.16.1002

Your phone was rooted using Revolutionary. CWM recovery was installed by default. Do a search for Smelmus recovery, and follow the directions to get it on the phone. Smelkus is Amon Ra based, whereas CWM isn't. CWM is known for causing issues on the OG EVO, particularly due to not wiping properly. Once you get Smelkus installed you can run the superwipe in the wipe menu from recovery and also do a factory reset. Then you should be good to go.
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FinZ28 said:
Your phone was rooted using Revolutionary. CWM recovery was installed by default. Do a search for Smelmus recovery, and follow the directions to get it on the phone. Smelkus is Amon Ra based, whereas CWM isn't. CWM is known for causing issues on the OG EVO, particularly due to not wiping properly. Once you get Smelkus installed you can run the superwipe in the wipe menu from recovery and also do a factory reset. Then you should be good to go.
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ok - searched and found 5 different files for PM36IMG - I tried using the one for AOKP. I tried installing via fastboot - still get bootloop when booting to recovery. I also installed successfully from bootloader - but it still boot loops. Any ideas?

Any ideas - I'm stuck
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mook_ said:
Any ideas - I'm stuck
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I would suggest using AmonRa v2.3 Recovery.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

prboy1969 said:
I would suggest using AmonRa v2.3 Recovery.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11
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Just tried it - same thing boot loop. I tried it in these steps:
- RUU 2.3
- install pc36img v2.3.zip (amonra) by bootloader
All it does is keeps rebooting itself.
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Anyone - it just loops loops loops. More info:
Supersonic evt3 s-off
Hboot-6.16.1002
Microp-041f
Touchpanel-atmel224_16ab
Radio-2.15.00.11.19
Mar 8 2011, 17:02:15
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Any other ideas? Please.
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Could be hardware failure.

death-by-soap said:
Could be hardware failure.
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I would think more along the lines that the partitions got messed up - but OK. Any other ideas
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mook_ said:
Just tried it - same thing boot loop. I tried it in these steps:
- RUU 2.3
- install pc36img v2.3.zip (amonra) by bootloader
All it does is keeps rebooting itself.
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Ok so I might be missing something. You said you RUU'd , but you say it's still "S-Off" . Did the RUU not take ? Or are you re-rooting the device afterward ?

Sounds like the bootloop of death that has befallen a few evos over the years. Captain throwback may be of some assistance with this, he's the only person I know who successfully recovered one that I know of.
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prboy1969 said:
Ok so I might be missing something. You said you RUU'd , but you say it's still "S-Off" . Did the RUU not take ? Or are you re-rooting the device afterward ?
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The RUU must have not taken because it's still S-OFF and it is in infinite boot loop whether i flash a recovery or just power it on.

im having a similar problem. except im stuck in s-on not bootoing past bootloader or cwm recovery. ive tried loading roms but noting works stock or otherwise. basically im left with cwm recovery screens or boot screen thats is any ideas?????

mook_ said:
The RUU must have not taken because it's still S-OFF and it is in infinite boot loop whether i flash a recovery or just power it on.
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If you were originaly Rooted with Revolutionary check out THIS thread. It should help you get back to Stock so you can get out of Boot-loop.
sledgod said:
im having a similar problem. except im stuck in s-on not bootoing past bootloader or cwm recovery. ive tried loading roms but noting works stock or otherwise. basically im left with cwm recovery screens or boot screen thats is any ideas?????
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Were you rooted prior to this ? Did you try to run an RUU ?

prboy1969 said:
If you were originaly Rooted with Revolutionary check out THIS thread. It should help you get back to Stock so you can get out of Boot-loop.
Were you rooted prior to this ? Did you try to run an RUU ?
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I bought this phone like this off ebay - I believe it was rooted by revolutionary before I purchased it. It's in a boot loop now. Yes I tried RUUing it a few times. Haven't had a chance to look at it for a few days...but I will over Thanksgiving, thanks all for your advice. I'll try again and report back.

Ok keep us posted.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

prboy1969 said:
If you were originaly Rooted with Revolutionary check out THIS thread. It should help you get back to Stock so you can get out of Boot-loop.
Were you rooted prior to this ? Did you try to run an RUU ?
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the hex-pc36img did not turn s-on nor remove revolutionary
the second step in the link you provided i renamed to pc36img and updated/rebooted still looped

mook_ said:
the hex-pc36img did not turn s-on nor remove revolutionary
the second step in the link you provided i renamed to pc36img and updated/rebooted still looped
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Check out the post HERE by Captain_Throwback.

prboy1969 said:
Check out the post HERE by Captain_Throwback.
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prboy - thanks! I'll give it a try this weekend.

[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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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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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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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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CrushRush said:
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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