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Before you start, you will need to set up your computer to properly recognize the phone. You probably did this when rooting originally, but just in case... Install SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync.
About HTC Sync: The only reason you need HTC Sync installed is for the USB drivers that come with it. But the program itself has been known to cause conflicts. Make sure that HTC Sync is not running in the background by opening Task Manager in Windows and killing it if you find it lurking in there.
Here we go:
1. Download the correct RUU (ROM Update Utility) for your device from androidfiles.org. Make sure you download a Primo_C RUU for a CDMA device (no sim card) or a Primo_U RUU for a GSM device (uses a sim card)!! Also make sure you get the correct RUU for your carrier.
2. Charge the battery above 50% or for at least one hour. If the battery dies during the flashing process, you could hard brick the phone!
3. Run the RUU until the wizard comes up. While the RUU wizard is open, find the temporary folder it created. (Open Explorer in Windows and type %temp% in the navigation bar.) There will be two folders with long encrypted names. In one of them you will find ROM.zip. Open it with 7zip and extract recovery.img or recovery_signed.img. Put it in the location were you've installed Android SDK tools. This is the stock HTC Recovery and it is needed to run the RUU.
4. Boot the phone into bootloader (power off, hold down volume and press power) and highlight FASTBOOT using the volume rocker and pressing power. Then connect the USB cable. You should see FASTBOOT USB.
5. Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to the folder where you installed Android SDK tools. Flash the stock recovery extracted in step 3 above using the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
6. Relock the bootloader using the following command:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
7. Re-run the RUU. It will restore the device to it's original condition, locked (though *** RELOCKED ***) and unrooted.
Once the install is done you'll have unlock the bootloader again using the token you already have from the first time, reflash CWM Recovery and re-root. All this will be 10x easier than the first time.
If you do re-root your phone, be 100% you backup the stock ROM in ClockworkMod Recovery before making changes!
Hi
Thanks for that perfect decsription exactly when I needed it
I just had a weired effect with my new windows 7 laptop that I want to share.
I installed the USB drivers and "fastboot devices" showed my HTC fine
but even flashing the stock recovery image was not working.
So it was stucking in the "Sending" part and never continued.
I then moved to my old laptop with Vista did exactly the same things
and there it worked without problems.
I disabled virus scanner, checked for htsync and used the original USB cable
without success.
But now I know why I normally never touch Windows and only
work on linux
Regards
max
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Hi
CafeKampuchia said:
If you do re-root your phone, be 100% you backup the stock ROM in ClockworkMod Recovery before making changes!
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I have done that now - compared to my first "try"
Regards
max
hi. thanks for the tips.
however when i do this, i get an error "FAILED <remote: signature verify fail>
Any suggestions?
ur RUU and CID is diff...
ryanlow134 said:
ur RUU and CID is diff...
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and... how do i make them the same?
lcavada said:
and... how do i make them the same?
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Use the correct RUU package for your device
regards
max
Another way of saying it is that you downloaded the wrong RUU for your device.
not working
it keeps on saying waiting for device n does not proceed further
i tried installing the drivers again but that doesnt help either
pls help me out
I use fastboot flasher for this.. this tool is good .
sush93 said:
it keeps on saying waiting for device n does not proceed further
i tried installing the drivers again but that doesnt help either
pls help me out
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"Waiting for Device" at fastboot usually related to bootloader driver. You need Android USB Driver
See : http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
Hi folks,
I've bought my One V in late may and I had 2.08 ROM.
Now I've tested some roms and I wanted to revert back to stock rom.
I've downloaded RUU_PRIMO_U_ICS_40A_HTC_Europe_2.08.401.2_Radio_20.72.30.0833U_3831.17.00.18_M_release_263376_signed, and got recovery_signed and boot_signed images. Then I've went to fastboot, did flash recovery and boot partitions, and oem locked bootloader. Afterwards I booted my phone and entered PIN. Then I fired up RUU*.exe file, and I have 155 error. What the heck? Something I missed?
greetings!
run the ruu in hboot..
Sent from my HTC One V
thevilish said:
Hi folks,
I've bought my One V in late may and I had 2.08 ROM.
Now I've tested some roms and I wanted to revert back to stock rom.
I've downloaded RUU_PRIMO_U_ICS_40A_HTC_Europe_2.08.401.2_Radio_20.72.30.0833U_3831.17.00.18_M_release_263376_signed, and got recovery_signed and boot_signed images. Then I've went to fastboot, did flash recovery and boot partitions, and oem locked bootloader. Afterwards I booted my phone and entered PIN. Then I fired up RUU*.exe file, and I have 155 error. What the heck? Something I missed?
greetings!
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Flashing RUU to revert to stock
- you must have the correct RUU for your device.
- if you are not sure, download CID Getter from Play Store and run it, it will show your CID.
- with your CID, you may be able to find a correct RUU for your device
then (even though some people may not agree with this, but this will bring no harm and it is noob-proof) do this:
1- flash a stock recovery.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
2- flash a stock boot.img
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
3- re-lock bootloader
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
4- flash RUU
NOTE: There is no boot/reboot and enter pin in between.
paarthdesai said:
run the ruu in hboot..
Sent from my HTC One V
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I've done this before and didn't succeeded, but now it works! Magic
Thanks a lot!
help
CafeKampuchia said:
Before you start, you will need to set up your computer to properly recognize the phone. You probably did this when rooting originally, but just in case... Install SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync.
About HTC Sync: The only reason you need HTC Sync installed is for the USB drivers that come with it. But the program itself has been known to cause conflicts. Make sure that HTC Sync is not running in the background by opening Task Manager in Windows and killing it if you find it lurking in there.
Here we go:
1. Download the correct RUU for your device from Football's Primo Shipped ROM Collection.
2. Charge the battery above 50% or for at least one hour. If the battery dies during the flashing process, you could hard brick the phone!
3. Run the RUU until the wizard comes up. While the RUU wizard is open, find the temporary folder it created. (Open Explorer in Windows and type %temp% in the navigation bar.) There will be two folders with long encrypted names. In one of them you will find ROM.zip. Open it with 7zip and extract recovery.img or recovery_signed.img. Put it in the location were you've installed Android SDK tools. This is the stock HTC Recovery and it is needed to run the RUU.
4. Boot the phone into bootloader (power off, hold down volume and press power) and highlight FASTBOOT/B] using the volume rocker and pressing power. Then connect the USB cable. You should see FASTBOOT USB.
5. Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to the folder where you installed Android SDK tools. Flash the stock recovery extracted in step 3 above using the following command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
or
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img
6. Relock the bootloader using the following command:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
7. Re-run the RUU. It will restore the device to it's original condition, locked (though *** RELOCKED ***) and unrooted.
Once the install is done you'll have unlock the bootloader again using the token you already have from the first time, reflash CWM Recovery and re-root. All this will be 10x easier than the first time.
If you do re-root your phone, be 100% you backup the stock ROM in ClockworkMod Recovery before making changes!
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PLEASE HELP!
The 5th point does not work for me. I can not run the code.
What can i do?
what do you mean by navigate to the folder where you installed sdk?
brandoncoronado said:
what do you mean by navigate to the folder where you installed sdk?
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It means that if you installed SDK in c:/android, then u must type.in the command prompt: cd c:/android and hit enter
Cheers
Sent from my HTC One V using xda app-developers app
brandoncoronado said:
what do you mean by navigate to the folder where you installed sdk?
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where the fastboot.exe is located and stock recovery must be in the same folder for the command to work
[ask] Error 155
hey guys, ive been reading all tutorial for reverting to stock RUU.
the first time i tried, it works prefectly.
then after a few weeks, i tried to revert to stock RUU, it failed .
it show error 155.
i already flash the boot , recovery that i found inside the stock RUU, also I've relock the phone.
but when i relock the phone, it show "info Lock successfully , status read failed no such file / directory"
when i enter bootloader, it show that my device already "relocked"
does the relocked proses is successfully ?
iam running PrimoU 2.09.707.1 with stock bootloader, CWM recovery, and rooted ..
I did exactly as it is mentioned but at the end where there is vertical progress bar it gives me an error of customer Id... Failed to update. What shud i do. How do I check what my customer Id is I can't Download it from play store coz can't boot into normal screen... How do I make ruu and cid same.
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i have a marvel unlocked s on wildfire s.
i can't root my phone because when i go into the recovery mode, the black screen comes up with the 4 lighting keys. i don't know what to do. i read the related posts but nothing seems to help. could you guys please help.. i unlocked my phone for rooting and now i can't do anything.
You can root your phone by using the HTC super tool, just google for it.
I assume you have stock recovery on your phone, then you actually can't really use that recovery. You should try to root it with supertool
and then install CWM with ROM Manager
I hope this came in handy for you!
Sent from my VegaCream RC2 using xda premium
MrGuyFawkes said:
You can root your phone by using the HTC super tool, just google for it.
I assume you have stock recovery on your phone, then you actually can't really use that recovery. You should try to root it with supertool
and then install CWM with ROM Manager
I hope this came in handy for you!
Sent from my VegaCream RC2 using xda premium
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i tried the supertool but it doesn't work. i tried everything even the clockworkmode recovery, the flashing of cwm works perfectly fine but the recovery mode doesn't show up so that i can install from sd card. only a black screen with key lighted comes up. i tried the things given in the black screen recovery article of xda .. but nothing seems to help. could you help me out to see through this. my moms htc wildfire s which is one year old works perfectly fine but the problem is with my new one.. i also heard that lot of people are experiencing the same.
After unlocking, you have to root the device first then install CWM and take a nandroid backup thru Recovery option.
For rooting you can also use root.zip method. just google it.
To flash CWM, goto Hboot menu and select fastboot, then goto cmd (command prompt) on pc try using fastboot commands to flash boot.img, system.img and recovery.img.
Hope this may be useful.....
Senthamil said:
After unlocking, you have to root the device first then install CWM and take a nandroid backup thru Recovery option.
For rooting you can also use root.zip method. just google it.
To flash CWM, goto Hboot menu and select fastboot, then goto cmd (command prompt) on pc try using fastboot commands to flash boot.img, system.img and recovery.img.
Hope this may be useful.....
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bro,
i tried the root.zip method. i copied the zip file on the memory card and then went to hboot. but then i found the error which is : CID ERROR
PRESS POWER BUTTON TO REBOOT.
this is what i get.
i have a s-on unlocked marvel a510e. please help..
ok. now try this way! which helped me to solve the same issue.....
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1
hope this may be useful......(if really, press thanks).
Senthamil said:
ok. now try this way! which helped me to solve the same issue.....
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1
hope this may be useful......(if really, press thanks).
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bro, this time i flashed the PG76IMG.zip files but when i go into the recovery to flash install from root.zip, the same black screen comes up. this is the problem which i have been having.. the black screen on recovery which makes us do nothing at all..
i think a new custom recovery has to be made for the htc wildfire s inorder to prevent the black screen on recovery. or does anyone know how to root wildfires without the need to go into any custom recovery mode. please help .. this has become a real problem.. i really wish there was a way.
aryan41 said:
bro, this time i flashed the PG76IMG.zip files but when i go into the recovery to flash install from root.zip, the same black screen comes up. this is the problem which i have been having.. the black screen on recovery which makes us do nothing at all..
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Maybe you need to downgrade your stock ROM (if you still can boot it up so to say).
Look for a RUU for WFS and try to downgrade/upgrade HBOOT and such to an older/newer version.
Sorry that I can't post any links too RUUs, I'm on my phone.
But there is a tread with these in the Dev section I think, but if they don't work you can just google for them.
tbh I have a similar problem with my bro's WFS, I can't even unlock it because of wrong versions a such so I think your problem could be related to this.
Sent from my VegaCream RC2 using xda premium
Choose the right recovery image....
aryan41 said:
i think a new custom recovery has to be made for the htc wildfire s inorder to prevent the black screen on recovery. or does anyone know how to root wildfires without the need to go into any custom recovery mode. please help .. this has become a real problem.. i really wish there was a way.
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I think you you've chosen the wrong cwm. Chose the right one here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229
download PG76IMG.zip and you need to install it using fastboot, it will not work using the zip file from your sd card. Make sure you delete that file before attempting what is below (adapted from CafeKampuchia's guide on rooting).
You will need SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync installed on your Windows computer. Install the SDK tools in a directory named something like c:\android. Put the recovery image in this directory, too, not the zip file.
Boot the phone into HBOOT by turning the phone off, removing the battery, replacing the battery then holding down the power key and volume button. After it scans for PG7610.zip, select FASTBOOT and press the power button then connect the USB cable. The word FASTBOOT will change into FASTBOOT USB. If not, then either your USB drivers for the Wildfire S or Android SDK Tools is not installed properly.
Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to c:\android
Type the following command: fastboot flash recovery [image name.img]. For example:
c:\android\>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvel.img
Hope this will install ClockworkMod recovery properly. (If really press 'thank').
Senthamil said:
I think you you've chosen the wrong cwm. Chose the right one here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229
download PG76IMG.zip and you need to install it using fastboot, it will not work using the zip file from your sd card. Make sure you delete that file before attempting what is below (adapted from CafeKampuchia's guide on rooting).
You will need SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync installed on your Windows computer. Install the SDK tools in a directory named something like c:\android. Put the recovery image in this directory, too, not the zip file.
Boot the phone into HBOOT by turning the phone off, removing the battery, replacing the battery then holding down the power key and volume button. After it scans for PG7610.zip, select FASTBOOT and press the power button then connect the USB cable. The word FASTBOOT will change into FASTBOOT USB. If not, then either your USB drivers for the Wildfire S or Android SDK Tools is not installed properly.
Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to c:\android
Type the following command: fastboot flash recovery [image name.img]. For example:
c:\android\>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvel.img
Hope this will install ClockworkMod recovery properly. (If really press 'thank').
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i dont think that would work i've tried every recovery i've found here and still black screen you may want to downgrade your kernel after unlock of bootloader then use superoneclick. if not working look for my post before which uses taco root to root the device
Senthamil said:
I think you you've chosen the wrong cwm. Chose the right one here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229
download PG76IMG.zip and you need to install it using fastboot, it will not work using the zip file from your sd card. Make sure you delete that file before attempting what is below (adapted from CafeKampuchia's guide on rooting).
You will need SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync installed on your Windows computer. Install the SDK tools in a directory named something like c:\android. Put the recovery image in this directory, too, not the zip file.
Boot the phone into HBOOT by turning the phone off, removing the battery, replacing the battery then holding down the power key and volume button. After it scans for PG7610.zip, select FASTBOOT and press the power button then connect the USB cable. The word FASTBOOT will change into FASTBOOT USB. If not, then either your USB drivers for the Wildfire S or Android SDK Tools is not installed properly.
Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to c:\android
Type the following command: fastboot flash recovery [image name.img]. For example:
c:\android\>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvel.img
Hope this will install ClockworkMod recovery properly. (If really press 'thank').
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first u need adb.exe, adbwinapi.dll, fastboot.exe in that c:\android\
u need a command in cmd to navigate. "cd c:\android"
yeah other than that its pretty complete. See the post he referring to. I remember using this post to root mine.
androidforums.com/wildfire-s-all-things-root/480954-guide-how-root-wildfire-s-s-finally.html
Try my all in one tool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697985
It will work
Senthamil said:
I think you you've chosen the wrong cwm. Chose the right one here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213229
download PG76IMG.zip and you need to install it using fastboot, it will not work using the zip file from your sd card. Make sure you delete that file before attempting what is below (adapted from CafeKampuchia's guide on rooting).
You will need SDK tools for Android, Java runtime, and HTC Sync installed on your Windows computer. Install the SDK tools in a directory named something like c:\android. Put the recovery image in this directory, too, not the zip file.
Boot the phone into HBOOT by turning the phone off, removing the battery, replacing the battery then holding down the power key and volume button. After it scans for PG7610.zip, select FASTBOOT and press the power button then connect the USB cable. The word FASTBOOT will change into FASTBOOT USB. If not, then either your USB drivers for the Wildfire S or Android SDK Tools is not installed properly.
Open a command prompt in Windows and navigate to c:\android
Type the following command: fastboot flash recovery [image name.img]. For example:
c:\android\>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvel.img
Hope this will install ClockworkMod recovery properly. (If really press 'thank').
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i used the exact same version of clockworkmode recovery. the problem is not with the recovery i think its with my phone. and i tried downgrading the hboot using ruu but the problem still exists ... that is the black screen on recovery.
rezo609 said:
Try my all in one tool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697985
It will work
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bro, my wildfire s is the new one with the black screen on recovery problem, are u sure this utility will work the new phones also..?
rezo609 said:
Try my all in one tool here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697985
It will work
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bro, i tried this but failed. i can't get the recovery screen where i have to select install from sd card. this is my problem .. i don't get the recovery screen instead i get a black screen.
Is your phone a marvelc ?
no it is marvel
i wish some one could come up with custom recovery which doesn't lead into this black recovery screen. please help.. isn't there any other way ?
please help rezo
rezo609 said:
Is your phone a marvelc ?
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bro, isn't there any other way to root my wildfire s.. without ending up in the black recovery screen.. please help.. i am losing all hope..
Can anyone tell me what do I need to do to unbrick my phone.
I not really sure that my phone is bricked or what. cuz I tried to install android 4.2 but I not use Clockmod recovery and there are some problem with it. but now, when I turn my phone on, it just keep reset my phone, it doesn't show up the android screen.
Well! I try to search some unbricked topics but i don't understand how to do it.
I already got my Fastboot + ADB, RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_H3G_UK_1.29.771.11_Radio_1.1204.105.14H_release_260888_signed
I not really that my RUU is the lastest one or not my phone is htc one x uk, three carrier
I just need to know what do I have to do with these things :-ss
Did u flash the boot.img with fastboot.commands ???
And what recovery are u using ???
Need some more info to work with:
Bootloader unlocked?
CWM installed?
Did you flash boot.img through fastboot?
Full wipe before install?
ROM name?
Are you intending to continue installing 4.2 or go back to stock?
E:ninja'd
TToivanen said:
Need some more info to work with:
Bootloader unlocked?
CWM installed?
Did you flash boot.img through fastboot?
Full wipe before install?
ROM name?
Are you intending to continue installing 4.2 or go back to stock?
E:ninja'd
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:banghead: :sly: here we go again ....
LOL
MarcelHofs said:
:banghead: :sly: here we go again ....
LOL
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You can have it since you were the fist one to post. :laugh:
TToivanen said:
You can have it since you were the fist one to post. :laugh:
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he's offline now
my phone is unlock bootloader and its unlock ... i want to continue install android 4.2
CWM installed? i didn't install what's why my fone is bricked
Did you flash boot.img through fastboot? yes I do but because i didn't have CWM so ....
Full wipe before install? i think i not
ROM name? ROM ??? I don't know
I just wonder how to get android back >"< if it 4.2 it would be good but if be back to sock then it's fine
What did you actually install to get your phone in this state?
"android 4.2" isn't good enough answer.
Sent from my HTC One X
The steps are
Unlock bootloader (check)
Flash cwm custom recovery with fastboot commands
Flash the boot.img of the desired rom with fastboot commands
Do a full wipe in recovery
Install the rom.zip in recovery
Do you understand this all ?
All I try to bricked my fone is I followed this guide >"<
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/install-android-4-2-on-your-htc-one-x-downloads-and-guide/
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and i get stuck on step 13 because i didn't install CWM.
like what you says Flash cwm custom recovery with fastboot commands
how do I flash cwm like what you said >"<
Im sorry but I really noob on this stuff >"<
Download this file
http://db.tt/Krlm4dPs
And put it in your fastboot folder on the pc, put your phone in fastboot USB mode and do these commands
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
Fastboot erase cache
With this recovery you can mount the phone as USB diskdrive to copy over the rom to install. You already know how to flash the boot.img ?
nope it's would be really greats if u show me step by step like that xDDD thankss
and i don't know wt to do with boot.img >"<
start reading carefully here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843585
I'm off to bed now, really need to get some sleep
I'm gladly answering your questions and helping you all the way .....but it's bedtime now :thumbup:
ONE Quick question: how do i need to use these code ?? on command promt ? and 1 really stupid question is I stuck on get to the direct folder. I contain it on my C driver and on android folder...
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
Fastboot erase cache
1 PROBLEM
Fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
error can't not load "recovery"
No you guys have any complete guides on how to unbrick htc one x ? im a bit confuse on those steps u told me
The link i gave you is a full guide to flash a custom rom.....start at page 1
Really all info is there !
You need to put the recovery.img in the fastboot folder on the pc....
Navigate to the folder and open a dosprompt there
Then do the command
Fastboot devices
If your serial pops up its good ....
Otherwise you need to install HTC sync and then uninstall HTC sync and leave the drivers .... And if that doesn't work you need the java SDK platform !
Connect your HTC One X to your USB cable and then to the PC, choose Disk Drive, next, copy and paste the CWM-SuperSU-v0.94.Zip file onto the root of the SD card for your HOX. Once that's on there, change the phones USB connection to charge only.
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i understand that but my android OS not even turn no >"< how do I suppose to change to disk drive. and I try to install sdk,htc sync manager but it doesn't work .
im on fastboot usb mode but my lap doesn't detect my fone
But i don't understand this : you flashed the boot.img with fastboot command.....why does the recovery image doesn't work then and why do you have a lost connection ?
You need to have the phone in fastboot USB mode when flashing boot.img and recovery's ! Let's get back to basic .....
At what point are you now : it's bootlooping but you can acces the bootloader ?
no im on fastboot usb mode..
like what you said and from the guide:
copy and paste the CWM-SuperSU-v0.94.Zip file onto the root of the SD card for your HOX
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but I have problem with connect usb to the pc. it's show up at unspecified, i try to troubleshoot it but it doesn't help. .. still finding the solution
nkenny94 said:
but I have problem with connect usb to the pc. it's show up at unspecified, i try to troubleshoot it but it doesn't help. .. still finding the solution
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Better look here then, there re more people with that what you have just described.
Hello,
To start off, I want to say that I DID search on this forum, for similar threads, and while I did find some, I couldn't find out how to do it.
My Phone:
HTC One X
S-ON
Rooted
Locked bootloader
ROM: Android Revolution HD
CID: HTC__E11
I flashed my current ROM a while ago, but I really cannot remember doing it and I deleted the backup I made before flashing (I always back up before flashing) because I thought I was running the stock ROM (without trouble) and I needed space.
What I want to do now, is get rid of EVERYTHING and just reset it to what it was when I first booted it, when that's all done, I want to root it again and unlock the bootloader.
The problem is that I can't find the appropriate RUU. I've been looking for it for a good while now, but I can't seem to find it.
I've downloaded OTA_ENDEAVOR_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.14.401.27-2.17.401.2_release_298985n1wwcwzs385c0bvz.zip from
htcruu.com/ index.php?dir=Endeavor (not allowed to put links here, sorry) and I put that in my SDCard directory.
When I tried to flash it (I don't know whether I am supposed to or not, but I only got a .zip and no .exe...) it did not work.
If you need the error, tell me and I'll do it again.
Regards,
Pim
If you can't find a ruu, you can use a stock nandroid backup. You can find a collection of them at general if I remember correctly.
Sent from my HTC One X
The ruu doesn't work because it's an OTA ....its just an update file ! Not the whole RUU
http://www.htcruu.com/securekey.php...Radio_5.1204.162.29_release_298897_signed.exe
this is the full RUU
Yes. Previous poster is correct. Download that file.
Do not put it on your sdcard.
Plug your phone into PC
Reboot into hboot by holding power & volume down for about 20seconds.
Press power button to go to fastboot
Open a cmd window and run fastboot oem lock to relock your bootloader
Run your ruu as administrator on your PC by right clicking and pressing open as administrator
Follow the instructions on your PC to flash the ruu
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Thanks a lot, but I'm still having trouble :s
I connect my phone to my pc via USB when I am looking at these options on my screen:
- HBOOT
- REBOOT
- REBOOT BOOTLOADER
- POWER DOWN
When I type "fastboot oem lock" in cmd, I get the following response:
" 'fastboot' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file ".
And when I run the RUU (as administrator) I get "Error [170]: USB CONNECTION ERROR".
Regards,
Pim
Do you have HTC drivers installed and java SDK platform files ?
Have you ever used fastboot commands ?
Do you have a fastboot folder on the pc with fastboot/adb files in it ? When you connect the phone to the pc and put in bootloader menu you should see something like fastboot USB
Download this
http://db.tt/ldx3qOOU
And put the folder in c:\
So you have
C:\fastboot\ files in the folder
Open a dosprompt in that folder and type
Fastboot devices while the phone is still in bootloader menu If it comes up with your serial its good
Mr Hofs said:
Do you have HTC drivers installed and java SDK platform files ?
Have you ever used fastboot commands ?
Do you have a fastboot folder on the pc with fastboot/adb files in it ? When you connect the phone to the pc and put in bootloader menu you should see something like fastboot USB
Download this
db.tt/ldx3qOOU
And put the folder in c:\
So you have
C:\fastboot\ files in the folder
Open a dosprompt in that folder and type
Fastboot devices while the phone is still in bootloader menu If it comes up with your serial its good
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Thanks.
I installed Windows to do this (Nothing worked on Mac, and things like this are usually easier on Windows than on Mac), and I forgot to install these things again.
I'll try this in a sec and I'll report here when I'm done.
Regards,
Pim
Mr Hofs said:
The ruu doesn't work because it's an OTA ....its just an update file ! Not the whole RUU
htcruu. com/securekey.phpfile=Endeavor/RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.14.401.27_Radio_5.1204.162.29_release_298897_signed.exe
this is the full RUU
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bagofcrap24 said:
Yes. Previous poster is correct. Download that file.
Do not put it on your sdcard.
Plug your phone into PC
Reboot into hboot by holding power & volume down for about 20seconds.
Press power button to go to fastboot
Open a cmd window and run fastboot oem lock to relock your bootloader
Run your ruu as administrator on your PC by right clicking and pressing open as administrator
Follow the instructions on your PC to flash the ruu
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Hello,
First of all, I'd like to apologize for leaving so suddenly, but I had some other, more important, things on my mind.
Thanks for the link, but when I try to do that (and follow all the instructions I get on the screen), it all goes well, until just after "erasing user data", when I get the error as seen in the attachments.
When I started my phone, I had to fill in the basic questions, but I later found out that all my files were still there, while the apps themselves had been uninstalled...
I figured some general stuff out, and adb and fastboot are now *finally* working as they should.
Regards,
Pim
EDIT: Since I'm not quite sure whether or not the attachments are working, I uploaded them to imgur:
imgur. com/a/yMxph <= just remove the space before the between the "imgur." and "com/a/yMxph"
Well, I've just downloaded the correct RUU, but I'm currently getting error 155: unknown error...
I'm kinda clueless about what to do now...
Regards,
Pim
Download from the 2.17.401 ruu and try again.....otherwise flash back the stock recovery from the main version that you currently have
http://androidfiles.org/ruu/securek...Radio_2.1204.135.20_release_274900_signed.exe
So the stock recovery should be 1.29 based
Mr Hofs said:
Download from the 2.17.401 ruu and try again.....otherwise flash back the stock recovery from the main version that you currently have
http://androidfiles.org/ruu/securek...Radio_2.1204.135.20_release_274900_signed.exe
So the stock recovery should be 1.29 based
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I used the same RUU I used before, but this time with relocked bootloader (forgot to relock that again), this time it worked!
I'm currently updating to Jelly Bean, and then I'll root it again etc. If I'm right, S-OFF is possible for the One X these days, right?
If so, would anyone know an easy and clear tutorial?
Regards,
Pim
Noone figured out the way to S-off for HOX yet, no.
BlueSingA said:
Noone figured out the way to S-off for HOX yet, no.
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Sigh... well, thanks anyway.
Regards,
Pim
Hello everyone,
I bought an used HTC One M8 and I realized it is rooted and with a TWRP recovery.
Recently I've been waiting for the auto update for Android 4.4.3 and I believe I haven't received it because of the issue I referred earlier.
Is there anyway to receive OTA's now? Since I don't value root that much I'm considering every options.
By the way, it's the international unlocked version of the device.
Thanks for the support.
Nun0fskY_ said:
Hello everyone,
I bought an used HTC One M8 and I realized it is rooted and with a TWRP recovery.
Recently I've been waiting for the auto update for Android 4.4.3 and I believe I haven't received it because of the issue I referred earlier.
Is there anyway to receive OTA's now? Since I don't value root that much I'm considering every options.
By the way, it's the international unlocked version of the device.
Thanks for the support.
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flash philz recovery (search for it and flash it in fastboot)
get ur cid use this command in fastboot
fastboot getvar version-main
fastboot oem readcid
then download ur recover (philz one)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
open zip file and copy recovery.img file to platform tools (if u dont know whats platform tools is do a decade search how to set up android sdk )
put recovery file in folder in ur phone named clockworkmod >backup>XXXXXXXXXXX
get ur phone into recovery mode then select restore from back up or some thing like that in recovery
it will detect ur file right away if u put it there and start doing its stuff
after that ur not done yet
get in to fastboot
then type in comnd promp
(right click in platform tools folder open comand promt window here) then type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
last thing is this command
fastboot oem lock
and do a factore re set ur good to get ota s now lol omg
This is my first non Samsung smartphone so it will take me some time to understand how to do all of that.
I'll read it again and again, do some searching and I'll get back with the results of my journey.
Lol thanks
Btw do you happen to know any tutorial or video tutorial on this subject in order to make it possible for me to succeed? Lol
Nun0fskY_ said:
I bought an used HTC One M8 and I realized it is rooted and with a TWRP recovery.
Recently I've been waiting for the auto update for Android 4.4.3 and I believe I haven't received it because of the issue I referred earlier.
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Root will not prevent notification and download of the OTA, only its installation. But if a custom ROM is installed, that may prevent you from getting the notification.
If you don't want to mess with this stuff, I'd complain to the seller and ask for refund/exchange if they sold it to you without telling you it was modded. Unless you got a really good deal, or something.
It was actually a good deal.
If it prevents me from installing the OTA it's still bad.
Being the unlocked international version shouldn't I have the 4.4.3 KK available by now?
Nun0fskY_ said:
Being the unlocked international version shouldn't I have the 4.4.3 KK available by now?
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Not sure (not my version) but as that version has been deployed to a good number of countries/regions, it might take some time to roll out to all users.
redpoint73 said:
Not sure (not my version) but as that version has been deployed to a good number of countries/regions, it might take some time to roll out to all users.
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Hmm ok..
With the device conditioned as I mentioned is there anyway at to update when it's available or the only way to do it is with the procedure zhiarw described?
Nun0fskY_ said:
Hmm ok..
With the device conditioned as I mentioned is there anyway at to update when it's available or the only way to do it is with the procedure zhiarw described?
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The described process is the best way to get to stock ROM and recovery, and therefore receive OTAs.
I couldn't understand the process completely.
Is this what i'm supposed to do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HhOAdBOaYE
Nun0fskY_ said:
I couldn't understand the process completely.
Is this what i'm supposed to do?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HhOAdBOaYE
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idk i never use tool kit but if this is ur first htc phone then CMD or Terminal will be ur new best friend
ill go with u step by step
do u have adb ? and fastboot service if yes
we will start with philz recovery
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/m8/
any of them will work
I don't have adb.
Nun0fskY_ said:
I don't have adb.
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install htc drivers from htc transfer tool
then download this and extract it in a folder
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/tools/fastboot.zip
inable adb from developer option in ur phone
open the file u made for fastboot files
press and hold shift and right click
open command prompt here
look at ur phone unlock it
then type
adb devices
ri8 after that
press agree on ur phone and tip it as trusty pc
then this command
adb reboot bootloader
on ur phone press power button to chose fast boot
then put philz recovery in the folder that adb and fastboot files are in
use this comand
fastboot flash recovery philz_touch_6.25.5-m8.img
and enter
ur good to go now download philz recovey file that fits with ur CID
there is CID checker in play store or use the command that i told u before
turn ur phone
find clockwork mode folder
open it
if there is backup folder good if not make one name it backup
the recovery u downloaded contain file named
recovery.img
copy and paste in fastboot/adb folder
put the philz recovery in clockworkmod>backup>2014-07-22.01.52.47_KOT4xxx_release-keys(the recovery file have name like this)in ur phone
then turn the phone off the hold volume down and power (this will get u in bootloader )chose recovery
it will lead u in philz recovery and restore it will show the file name then yes
reboot now
then put phone in to fastboot type in the command prompt
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it will have to be successful then
fastboot oem lock
and do factory reset ur good now bro i cant clearfiy more just ask if u have problem
I tried to translate it to my main language and I believe it is this (sorry for being so insisting, it's just that i bricked one samsung once and i can't risk anything on this one lol)
1. Install drivers HTC from htc transfer tool (can't figure out how, should i install sync is that it?)
2. Download and extract "fastboot.zip"
3. Enable USB debugging on the phone
4. Open the file i extracted from "fastboot.zip"
5. Press+Hold Shift e Right Click (should do this on the file i opened right?)
6. Open command prompt here
7. Unlock the phone
8. Type: "adb devices" (on the exe in the PC?)
9. Press Agree on the phone and "trust" the PC
10. Command: "adb reboot bootloader" (again, this is on the .exe in the PC right?)
11. On the phone press "Power" to choose fast boot
12. Put recovery philz on the folder where are the adb/fastboot files
13. Use command: "fastboot flash recovery philz_touch_6.25.5-m8.img"
14. Download the recovery that matches my CID
15. Turn on the phone
16. Search for the clockwork folder
17. If it has a "backup" folder good, if not, create a folder named "backup"
18. Copy "recovery.img" i just downloaded to the "fastboot/adb files" folder
19. Put philz recovery in "clockworkmod>backup>2014-07-22.01.52.47_KOT4xxx_release-keys" (something like that) on the phone
20. Turn off phone and go into bootloade (power+vol. down) -> go to recovery
21. (In philz recovery) do "restore" and choose the file i placed in the phone
22. Put the phone in fastboot
23. Type command: "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
24. Type command (on fastboot): "oem lock"
25. Do a factory reset.
Mostly the driver part is messing me up, if i could make sure how to install the right drivers i could explore through the following steps.
Nun0fskY_ said:
I tried to translate it to my main language and I believe it is this (sorry for being so insisting, it's just that i bricked one samsung once and i can't risk anything on this one lol)
1. Install drivers HTC from htc transfer tool (can't figure out how, should i install sync is that it?)
2. Download and extract "fastboot.zip"
3. Enable USB debugging on the phone
4. Open the file i extracted from "fastboot.zip"
5. Press+Hold Shift e Right Click (should do this on the file i opened right?)
6. Open command prompt here
7. Unlock the phone
8. Type: "adb devices" (on the exe in the PC?)
9. Press Agree on the phone and "trust" the PC
10. Command: "adb reboot bootloader" (again, this is on the .exe in the PC right?)
11. On the phone press "Power" to choose fast boot
12. Put recovery philz on the folder where are the adb/fastboot files
13. Use command: "fastboot flash recovery philz_touch_6.25.5-m8.img"
14. Download the recovery that matches my CID
15. Turn on the phone
16. Search for the clockwork folder
17. If it has a "backup" folder good, if not, create a folder named "backup"
18. Copy "recovery.img" i just downloaded to the "fastboot/adb files" folder
19. Put philz recovery in "clockworkmod>backup>2014-07-22.01.52.47_KOT4xxx_release-keys" (something like that) on the phone
20. Turn off phone and go into bootloade (power+vol. down) -> go to recovery
21. (In philz recovery) do "restore" and choose the file i placed in the phone
22. Put the phone in fastboot
23. Type command: "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
24. Type command (on fastboot): "oem lock"
25. Do a factory reset.
Mostly the driver part is messing me up, if i could make sure how to install the right drivers i could explore through the following steps.
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9-look at the attachment
18-recovery.img in recovery folder u just copy it and put it in extracted adb/fastboot folder
19-if u mean the recovery (restore) files yes, in (backup)folder on ur phone
20-just get ur self into bootloader and use volume to navigate the menu - (recovery) then press power
26--------------if u get any error from the command prompt u wont succeed
27------UR PHONE IS S-OFF MEANS SECURITY ON BRICKING PHONE THIS WAY IS HARDER THAN U THINK .
Ok now! I believe I've made some progress! Or maybe I didn't... Do you happen to have a direct link for the drivers? I believe that is the problem for the commands not working properly.. even though I have installed HTC sync...
Jesus what a mess lol
Nun0fskY_ said:
Ok now! I believe I've made some progress! Or maybe I didn't... Do you happen to have a direct link for the drivers? I believe that is the problem for the commands not working properly.. even though I have installed HTC sync...
Jesus what a mess lol
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There are a couple guides if you use the XDA "Search" function called "adb minimal drivers" "5 minute adb install" etc. that I've seen other folks recommend. Probably your best bet, although I personally can't recommend any particular thread, as I did it the hard way (Android SDK)!
HTC Sync can cause more issues than it solves, so I would try minimal drivers over HTC official ones. Or even uninstall drivers and let Windows find generic drivers for the device.
Yes, this is a lot of rather esoteric phone modding stuff (for someone that has never tried this type of thing before) to get your phone back to "stock". But if you case, possibly worth it for a "free" device upgrade. You're going to end up learning a lot more about Android than you ever wanted to know!
zhiarw said:
9-look at the attachment
18-recovery.img in recovery folder u just copy it and put it in extracted adb/fastboot folder
19-if u mean the recovery (restore) files yes, in (backup)folder on ur phone
20-just get ur self into bootloader and use volume to navigate the menu - (recovery) then press power
26--------------if u get any error from the command prompt u wont succeed
27------UR PHONE IS S-OFF MEANS SECURITY ON BRICKING PHONE THIS WAY IS HARDER THAN U THINK .
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Ok now.
I've flashed the philz recovery and i did everything until the moment you tell me to create the folder insider the "clockworkmod" folder in the phone and named it "backup".
Next step is a bit confusing for me :S
Nun0fskY_ said:
Ok now.
I've flashed the philz recovery and i did everything until the moment you tell me to create the folder insider the "clockworkmod" folder in the phone and named it "backup".
Next step is a bit confusing for me :S
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yes whats ur CID ? let me give u a nandroid back up if u dont know search play for cid getter
zhiarw said:
yes whats ur CID ? let me give u a nandroid back up if u dont know search play for cid getter
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It's HTC__203
The ".zip" i downloaded has no file named "recovery.img" inside :S