G2 Hangs at HTC Screen - Running out of ideas - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I just picked this phone up off of craigslist, so I'm not sure what's been done to it previously. . It worked fine for about a half hour and then I began installing my apps onto it and at a certain point it locked up.I have a technical background, but I haven't messed with phones all that much so please forgive my noobishness.
I pulled the battery and rebooted and it just hangs at the white htc screen. I'm able to get into the bootloader and this is what I see...
VISION PVT ENG S-ON
HBOOT-0.84.0008
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.13.04.19_M2
eMMC-boot
April 13 2011, 14:51:54
I've gone into recovery mode and I see these messages in yellow at the bottom of the screen...
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:set_bootloader_message_block: emmc_read_data fail!
E:Can't mount /data/data/recovery/log
E:Can't open data/data/recovery/log
E:set_bootloader_message_block: emmc_read_data fail
-Wiping the cache seems to complete successfully and the same error messages above are displayed. Reboot hangs at white screen.
-Performing a Factory Reset /data and /cache seem to format correctly, I recieve a Data wipe complete message followed by the same messages above, I reboot and I'm sitting at the white htc screen.
-I've tried using several different PC10img.zip files and they all display 'main version is older update fail'. So no luck there.
- I've tried the manual OTA update by renaming f4d11a64d2df.OTA_Vision_Gingerbread_S_TMOUS_2.15.531.3-1.22.531.8_release_197463.zip to update.zip and placing it on the sdcard. I recieve these messages during the update process...
-- install /sdcard...
E:set_bootloader_message_block: emmc_read_data fail
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
verifiying update package...
file_getprop: failed to start "/system/build.prop: No such file or directory
E:Error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
E:Can't mount /data/data/recovery/HTCFOTA/update_result.log
E:Can't mount /data/data/recovery/log
E:Can't open data/data/recovery/log
E:set_bootloader_message_block: emmc_read_data fail
-I've installed the android sdk and usb drivers and I am able to see the device from fastboot, but I'm not sure what I should be doing next.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Emmc read failure messages usually mean the internal memory (rom space) is corrupt. I would get my money back if i were you.
Sent via carrier pigeon

I've tried contacting the kid with no luck, am I stuck with a brick or can I configure my phone to use the sdcard as the emmc similar to the guy in this thread..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448441
But I don't have root or clockworksmod on mine, is it still possible?

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[PROBLEM] I can't install new roms on Desire and can't wipe....ClockWork can't mount.

Hi everyone!
After 2 months i decided to root my Desire and install custom ROM.
I have rooted phone using Unrewoked application version 3.32. Everything was done, it has rebooted several times and Desire was rooted.
Now when i enter ClockWorkMod Recovery it shows:
ClockWorkMod Recovery v2.5.0.7
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't find MISC:
When i try to install Oxygen 2.0 using zip file it shows:
Finding update package....
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")
E:error in /sdcard/update-oxygen-2.0-signed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
If i wipe device nothing really happens...
Where is the problem? Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
Take the battery out and leave your phone off for a few minutes.
Put the battery back in and try it again.
The exact same thing happened to me yesterday and this is how I fixed it!
Edit:
This usually happens because the phone cannot read the SD Card so remove the SD Card and put it back in.
Could be a corrupt SD card, what happens when you boot without an SD card inserted?
I left battery out for arround 5 minutes and it didn't helped. I changed SD card and it didn't helped too.... Well i will try tomorrow again. Thanks anyway
edit: I tried to boot into recovery without SD card and it shows errors too.
If ur desire is a new PVT4 device, the ClockWorkMod 2.5.0.7 doesn't work..U have to use amon ra 2.0.1 or the lathest clockworkmod 3.0.0.5-r3 (second post for downlaod)
To apply ur preferred recovery, u have to run unrevoked again, but before run it select from unrevoked program the *.img file of ur recovery (amon_ra or latest clockwork)
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.................................
-Download amon ra
-Run unrevoked and from File/Custom recovery select the img file of amon ra
-Just now plug ur device and wait it to apply the new recovery
-Now u can flash the rom u like
Unrevoked allows u to root and also to flash a new recovery. A new recovery is needed for u to flash roms
I hope to have been more clear now
keberjan said:
Hi everyone!
After 2 months i decided to root my Desire and install custom ROM.
I have rooted phone using Unrewoked application version 3.32. Everything was done, it has rebooted several times and Desire was rooted.
Now when i enter ClockWorkMod Recovery it shows:
ClockWorkMod Recovery v2.5.0.7
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't find MISC:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't find MISC:
When i try to install Oxygen 2.0 using zip file it shows:
Finding update package....
Opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot")
E:error in /sdcard/update-oxygen-2.0-signed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation Aborted.
If i wipe device nothing really happens...
Where is the problem? Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance.
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I had this problem initially on my SLCD desire 0.93 hboot.
The reason is that it need a custom root file to loaded through unlocker. This is available through XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9245153
recovery-RA-desire-v1.7.0.1-R5.1-0.93.rar
after this it rooted perfectly
regards

[Q] Problem with CWM Recovery

Hey guys,
I've got a problem with my clockworkmod recovery! The last days my DHD began to freeze after unlocking the screen. The only solution was to remove the battery and do a restart. The time of using my phone become shorter and shorter till today I could only unlock my SIM card and then it froze. After that I wanted to flash an update of my firmware Revolution HD.
I got an error:
Flashing boot.img...
assert failed: write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img","boot")
E: Error in /sdcard/Software/Android_Revolution_HD_4G_3.0.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
When I want to restore with an old backup it says:
Erasing boot before restore...
E:format_volume: no MTD partition "boot"
Error while formatting BOOT: !
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
Maybe someone got the same error? Or maybe someone has got an idea to solve my problem?!
Thank you guys!
EDIT:
If I want to "wipe cache partition" there's the same error:
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
I have the same exact problem, I am trying to switch ROMs but I want to install CWM 3 over 2.5.1.0. It's giving me the same exact error when I wipe or try to flash anything. No solution yet..
Please inform me if you have a solution....!
I tried to downgrade with this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
But it is without success.
Don't know if it would work to format the cache and flash a new cwm version via fastboot...:-S
No ideas guys?
First we have to know about your S-OFF, do you have Radio S-OFF, ENG S-OFF, SuperCID?
If you have ENG S-OFF, you can try flashing ClockworkMod again in fastboot. I will write you instructions if it comes to that.
If you have Radio S-OFF & SuperCID, we can inject stock ROM into your phone via a PC, or load it from the SD card in bootloader.
Hey jkoljo!
Thank you for helping!
My DHD has permroot, ENG and RADIO S-OFF, HBOOT and SuperCID. A flashed different CWM's. It worked, but the error was the same - with all versions of CWM.
I tried to flash the RUU with this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
The first two steps worked fine:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
But in the next line:
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
...there is an error. It says "no directory"
Today I have to assert that my sdc failed. With an adapter I put it into my laptop. First of all I backuped the whole card. Formated it and then I wanted to copy just the important files. There was an unkown error and after that I had no access. I formated it again but while copying there was the same error. I want to try flashing the RUU with another sdc, but don't have another one at home.
In which mode should I try to flash it? In the guide you should choose charge only and debugging enabled, but as you know my DHD does not boot!
You do not need to do those psneuter commands etc, just put the PD98IMG.zip into your SD (try to get a working card) and reboot to bootloader.
Doesn't I have to install it via CWM? Just reboot the bootloader?!
Should I copy the *.zip into the root of the sdc for that?
Not in CWM, in the bootloader. And yep, put the PD98IMG.zip into the root of the SD.
Mh...bootloader started the update. But while updating the Radio_v2 it hang up. It was working about an hour but it was frozen. And now I cannot start the phone...
Think there is no other way to send it to the support isnt it? :-S
Pull the battery and try again, if that fails again, try replacing the PD file, with a new copy, it may have gone bad/corrupt along the way, if that fails, I'm stumped. But I'm sure there's more that could be done without having to send it back to HTC.
I cannot switch the phone on. No bootloader, no CWM - just the black screen. It will not work to copy a new PD-File on my sdc. And I'm absolutly sure that the PD-File is not damaged - I downgraded it with the same file some weeks ago :-S

[Q] need help getting S-ON / unroot

After reading around all day I seem to be suffering the same problem that a growing number of individuals are experiencing, my phone froze and now it will not pass the HTC screen.
I have tried to flash a new rom - no success
I have re-flashed the recovery (v3.0.2.4) thru fastboot
I receive the following errors on recovery boot
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
I have formatted the SD card
I can't mount or format /data /cache or /system
All three partitions are blank thru ADB shell
I can't flash any backups (error formatting /system)
Using the factory reset option in fastboot only causes the phone to hang
I have my part7backup but it does not restore S-ON
I have tried to manually restore it using gfree as well to no success
I have HBOOT and can connect thru ADB
I have tried a few different PC10img's but they all fail on the bootloader
I am trying to get this to a point that I can send it in for a replacement unit but I seem to be getting no where, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Current kernel - 2.6.32.28-cyanogenmod-g4f4ee2e
Last working ROM - MIUI-Bread 1.4.8
HBOOT info:
VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.82.0000
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Sep 2 2010, 17:59:38
... Seems you dont have eng-hboot and if am correct you neet eng-hboot to use adb correctly. I think no one has fixed this issue yet.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z/G2 Using XDA Premium App
ok for people that have this problem did you guys write to a block to fix your gps?
Because thats what i did and later it happened phone froze then had to pull battery then stuck
No additional tweeking was done, used MIUI for about a month without a problem, went to install an app a couple of days ago and it froze as soon as I clicked download, been useless ever since.

[Q] I think I bricked my KF

Ok people so I think I F***** up royaly. I had my KF for months now and swaps plenty of roms on i butthe other night I was flashing a rom and accidently erased everything off the KF. Now it won't boot flashed rom. It says installaton success but follows with e: cannot load or something in that effect. I finally got my computer to recognize KF and mount but it won't boot custom rom. it'll either stay stuck on the triangle screen, back to TWRP or boot but screen stays black. Idk what else to do . I tried dozens of things and I feel that my head is going to explode. Please someone help.
Btw when using KFU I get
ABD status offline
Boot Mode 0x5003
Anyone?
mr.f20b said:
Anyone?
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Patience Grasshopper...
Did you remember to wipe system and factory reset before flashing the ROM?
yea I did. after it's done installing it says
E: failed to mount / cache(Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: failed to mount /cache Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E: cannot load volume /misc!
E: failed to mount /cache (invalid argument)
what am I doing wrong?
I finally got it to boot but now it's stuck on the boot animation..
Scratch that, I finally got it to work. Got it to normal boot. kept freezing on me but instead of holding the power button, i rebooted thru twrp. Did the latest update thru KFU , rebooted and did sustem wipe and factory reset, reinstalled and currently running Cyanogen Mod 9 Thanks for the help soupmagnet
In recovery, enter the following commands and post the results
Code:
adb shell
parted /dev/block/mmcblk0
print

[Q] Help Please!!! My phone is bricked and can't flash recovery

Ok here is my problem
I have an incredible 2 rooted and s-off and flashed with condemned CM 7.2
the device hangs up occasionally and I of course I take the battery out to get it back to work, until today while I was installing something from the play store it hanged up again and I took the battery out but this time the device won't pass the HTC white screen at all. I was able to get into CWM recovery and here is what I got:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
I tried wipe data/factory reset and cache wipe and all went OK
Then I tried to restore a nandroid with no luck and I get this message:
Checking MD5 sums...
Erasing boot before restore...
Restoring boot image...
Restoreing system....
Error while formatting /system!
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
I Tried flashing another room and I get this error message:
and it gave a (status1) error
I googled a bit and found those two similar cases:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150917
http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/6433-solved-messed-up-partitions-on-internal-storage/
so either my eMMc is fired or needs partitioning
I used to have CWM 4.0.0.5 so I thought of updating to a newer version to solve the problem but it won't update, the fastboot code "fastboot flash recovery" hangs at (writing recovery ...) and the phone is also hanged. After waiting long enough I took the battery out once again and this time I don't have any recovery installed at all and of course can't install any recovery.
I wish someone has a solution to my problem so that I can try partitioning method.
Addition: Now whenever I connect the usb port to the phone it automatically turns on and logs into hboot

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