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ok... so my aunt brought me her phone that she said she bricked... first thing first, its just a soft brick. i can turn the device on normally ( in which it just stays at the htc bootsplash.. i can also boot the phone into bootloader.. i cant go into recovery. when i select restart bootloader in fastboot it freezes the phone up... i have came to a conclusion that she wiped her recovery out completely. heres the problem where i need help..
1. the phone is ****locked**** , and when i try to use the htc dev. to unlock bootloader it will not let me select "yes" to unlock bootloader.
2. s-on
3. usb debugging is disabled im assuming...
4. hboot = 0.98.0000
5. radio: 1.09.01.1111
is there any hope for this phone???
Have you tried fast boot flash a recovery or using an ruu
when i try to flash recovery via flash boot it gives me an error.. htc cant sign the file properly..!!!??? all the ruu methods ive seen require usb debugging to be enabled ive tried them anyways with no luck...
Use the downgrade method in the development section.
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doesnt the downgrade method require you to have usb debugging enabled??? my phone will not boot...
So I guess there is no hope for this phone... I can't get anyone to respond... :/
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stebomurkn420 said:
So I guess there is no hope for this phone... I can't get anyone to respond... :/
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With a locked bootloader? I don't see how it could work, but you might as well try the downgrade tool, it can't hurt.
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prototype7 said:
With a locked bootloader? I don't see how it could work, but you might as well try the downgrade tool, it can't hurt.
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I have tried every tool in this thread... I need a manual way to do things through cmd...
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stebomurkn420 said:
I have tried every tool in this thread... I need a manual way to do things through cmd...
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I would try flashing a recovery through the bootloader again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185490 check out that thread for more info. I don't think its gonna work because you aren't s-off but its worth a try. I have seen some hboot flash able ruu's before. I will look around after work.
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cstone1991 said:
I would try flashing a recovery through the bootloader again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185490 check out that thread for more info. I don't think its gonna work because you aren't s-off but its worth a try. I have seen some hboot flash able ruu's before. I will look around after work.
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Thank you very much for any links or anything you can throw my way for help...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599767 Here is the return to stock RUU from what I can gather this one is signed. If it works be sure to thank CondemnedSoul in the op of that thread. I will keep hunting around for anything else I can find.
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http://tinyurl.com/855xskv
If the one at the previous link will not flash take a look at this one. I believe you need the gingerbread 2.3.4 one based on the radio version you posted. These are also signed so they should be able flash with s-on.
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cstone1991 said:
http://tinyurl.com/855xskv
If the one at the previous link will not flash take a look at this one. I believe you need the gingerbread 2.3.4 one based on the radio version you posted. These are also signed so they should be able flash with s-on.
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The ruu downloads are messed up on this link... anyone have another source... I will be trying both these methods when I get home... wish me luck
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stebomurkn420 said:
The ruu downloads are messed up on this link... anyone have another source... I will be trying both these methods when I get home... wish me luck
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Update: no luck with these processes... could someone tell me if you have to have the boot loader unlocked for these methods?
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Google search "vivow signed ruu" there are hundreds of posts there with downloads. A signed ruu is an ruu just as it comes from htc. Because it is signed you can flash it through bootloader with s-on.
You will need a newer or equivalent version to the one on the phone or it won't flash.
You will just need to find one with a good download now.
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Hmmm
Like has been said the RUU posted by CondemnedSoul should work. Just make sure its named PG32IMG. Dont add .zip or anything as you may not be able to see extensions if you dont have then enabled. Once its named PG32IMG and you put it on your SD card by itself not in a folder.
Once you do this pull the battery for a second and put it back. Now Volume down and power to boot bootloader. Give it a sec and see if it will load the image. If it does load it will give you the option to install by pressing volume up. It should start to install and should fix the problem. I have used the file before on my older Inc 2 so I know it works. Hope you get it sorted out.
So I get the ruu to read finally and it freezes on this screen...
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How long did you let it run?? The only time I have had that issue is when I ended up with a bad download. Have you tried downloading the file again??
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How long did you let it run?? The only time I have had that issue is when I ended up with a bad download. Have you tried downloading the file again??
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i let it go for about 30 min... then did a battery pull...
Bump...
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hey guys i'm having an issue going into recovery mode, via fast booth after i unlock the boot loader.
i made a youtube video of what happens from start to finish. basicley, after i unlock the boot loader i can no longer get into my android os, or fast boot, or recovery. my phone is 'soft bricked' and the only way to come back from this is to go into download mode and reflash z7 image.
ive tried using rom manager to get into recovery after unlocking the boot loader but it still does the same thing after restart, a quick flash of the LG logo and a black screen that doesnt seem to every go away.
if you have 8-10 minutes can you please watch my video, i go thru step by step what i do to downgrade to z7 to unlocking boot loader.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58c9oB_zMXQ
I just unlocked my phone this morning with no problem. I think your problem is your unlocking with your computer and then running the unlock app on your phone. Try unlocking with just the app.
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jao36 said:
I just unlocked my phone this morning with no problem. I think your problem is your unlocking with your computer and then running the unlock app on your phone. Try unlocking with just the app.
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i tried using freegee after rooting and i get stuck wiith the same outcome..
jao36 said:
I just unlocked my phone this morning with no problem. I think your problem is your unlocking with your computer and then running the unlock app on your phone. Try unlocking with just the app.
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so you rooted, then ran freegee?
which recovery are you using?
That's all I did. I've been rooted for a while, yesterday I got the freegee app from the play store ran it and picked twrp for my recovery.
My phone is now unlocked running stock rooted v9. Have you went to irc for help?
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jao36 said:
That's all I did. I've been rooted for a while, yesterday I got the freegee app from the play store ran it and picked twrp for my recovery.
My phone is now unlocked running stock rooted v9. Have you went to irc for help?
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Did you do OTA v9? There are rooting problems with that. The devs have suggested you root stock v8 and then flash the v9 rooted image from the forums.
Yeah sorry I should of specificed that I flashed the deodexed stock rom from the forums.
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issue resolved!
Shellnutt2 helped me out, i had to flash a special freegee to get everything working!
I'm waiting on Shelnut so that i can get the fix also,
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I'm waiting on Shelnut so that i can get the fix also,
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yes i would like that fix to can you send me it?
HI all
Sorry if this have been covered else where, i am stuck, or rather my phone is.
I performed a hard reset the other day, and it has been stuck in a boot loop sequence since.
I have performed the hard reset again ( a number of times) again to no avail.
The screen shows the Sony Logo then the Xperia animated logo, then goes back to the Sony logo.
I have attempted to flash the phone, but as it is in the wrong mode i believe i don't get the result i need. I am not to fussed about the data on the phone, but i wouldn't mind fixing it.
please see screen grab from the attempt i made with the flasher. My apologies if i am in the wrong place, done the wrong thing, poor syntax
i am a noob with a dead phone.
Any help or pointers to the correct link would be most appreciated
Dude,
Have you unlocked the boot loader?
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sudd1976 said:
Dude,
Have you unlocked the boot loader?
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no i can't say that i have. i'll give it a bash and see what happens.
To get into flashmode, press VOLUME DOWN when connected to computer.
Hope this helps
Mate,
If you haven't unlocked the boot loader you can try downloading Sony update service and reflashing the stock firmware.
This method will wipe all data on the phone but you will then be able to use it.
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sudd1976 said:
Mate,
If you haven't unlocked the boot loader you can try downloading Sony update service and reflashing the stock firmware.
This method will wipe all data on the phone but you will then be able to use it.
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thanks fixed
Unlocked and S-offed today. HTC One Verizon. Downloaded and flashed CWR. Went to recovery wiped and flashed Android Revolution HD 22.0. It boot looped and when I went back to Bootloader tried to go back to Recovery, comes up for a second and then goes back to bootloop? "white htc screen"
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Unlocked and S-offed today. HTC One Verizon. Downloaded and flashed CWR. Went to recovery wiped and flashed Android Revolution HD 22.0. It boot looped and when I went back to Bootloader tried to go back to Recovery, comes up for a second and then goes back to bootloop? "white htc screen"
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Does the phone communicate with ADB at all? What operating system are you using on your laptop/desktop? I can help you get it back up and running again.. Hit me up here by pm and I'll give you my contact info to get a hold of me to help you out!
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Does the phone communicate with ADB at all? What operating system are you using on your laptop/desktop? I can help you get it back up and running again.. Hit me up here by pm and I'll give you my contact info to get a hold of me to help you out!
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Hey I sent you a pm.
I figured out what I did wrong but, I can't figure out how to fix it. I downloaded and flashed an international version ROM. Can someone help?
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BelievingThomas said:
I figured out what I did wrong but, I can't figure out how to fix it. I downloaded and flashed an international version ROM. Can someone help?
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Can you get into fastboot ? If you can there is still hope and it isnt BRICKED ....... Fastboot usb ... fastboot flash recovery again , then flash a correct rom . if recovery still isnt working try fastboot reboot recovery ..... and you may have to RUU . but as long as you have fastboot you still have a fighting chance .
I've tried to just flash the recovery through boot loader. Does the same thing. I'll try fast boot reboot recovery. How do I RUU? Can I flash a rom in fast boot?
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We don't have that ROM? You flashed a sprint rom? You flashed the wrong kernel flash arom for this phone and you are fixed. You are not bricked until you cannot turn on your phone
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How do I flash a room if I can't get to recovery?
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BelievingThomas said:
How do I flash a room if I can't get to recovery?
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http://www.nosroms.com/?developer=M7_VZW&folder=ruu
This Is the RUU .
Okay. I have that download. What do I do with it?
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Having this same problem on my GFs One, can't get it to RUU
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Got it fixed thanks all.
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ebjerkeli said:
Having this same problem on my GFs One, can't get it to RUU
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Can I help you out bro?
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I appreciate it, I figured it out a little bit ago
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Reopening this thread
Hey guys,
I had a very similar problem happen, do you think you could post your solution on the forum? I can get into bootloader and i'm trying to figure out how to fix it.
I'm on a macbook does that mean I can't use the RUU?
I don't mean to be mean, but how do people keep flashing the wrong roms?
Just curious
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josh995 said:
I don't mean to be mean, but how do people keep flashing the wrong roms?
Just curious
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You know that reading isn't fundamental lol
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I would REALLY start reading about all the things NOT to do with an S-OFF phone if you think you bricked your phone on a bootloop.
I honestly don't want to see your beautiful phone actually get BRICKED. which means just that it's a brick.. it doesn't turn on, no charge light ANYTHING, that is a brick. And can happen, but if you are careful you will be fine. but Not knowing how to flash an RUU and what a bootloop is, those are things you should learn BEFORE you S-OFF. Just don't want to see you end up with an actual Brick.
andybones said:
I would REALLY start reading about all the things NOT to do with an S-OFF phone if you think you bricked your phone on a bootloop.
I honestly don't want to see your beautiful phone actually get BRICKED. which means just that it's a brick.. it doesn't turn on, no charge light ANYTHING, that is a brick. And can happen, but if you are careful you will be fine. but Not knowing how to flash an RUU and what a bootloop is, those are things you should learn BEFORE you S-OFF. Just don't want to see you end up with an actual Brick.
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Hey on the positive side if you brick it you can re-enforce your home...
Lol! Learned allot in the past week. Andy, everything you said is on point. I took the time to read and learn and you'll be happy to know I'm now running TWRP with bone stock. I now have a better understanding of it all. I have rooted and unlocked many phones. Eris my first. But this is my first S-off and thanks to all the help from xda members like yourselves I know what I have.
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hey all
got a gsm GNEX that was stuck on bootloop.
have tried every way to unbrick it i could find flashing with odin, rootkit and fastboot and adb... have flashed android 4.0, 4.2, 4.4 and CM-11
same thing happens everytime every seperate flash the phone will reboot 5-10 times then say "updating apps" will finish that and go into a constant bootloop...
im wondering if the phone is either hardbricked or if its a hardware failure.
any help would be great
cheers
Hardware failure. Your internal memory is fried. Try to lock the bootloader. If its still unlocked on boot, you know it for sure.
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mrgnex said:
Hardware failure. Your internal memory is fried. Try to lock the bootloader. If its still unlocked on boot, you know it for sure.
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locked the phone and the unlocked padlock is no longer there on start up....
vzmaniac said:
locked the phone and the unlocked padlock is no longer there on start up....
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Thats a good sign. Back up everything and unlock it again. Then try to flash the stock rom via fastboot. Without any toolkits!
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mrgnex said:
Thats a good sign. Back up everything and unlock it again. Then try to flash the stock rom via fastboot. Without any toolkits!
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flashed 2 different stock firmwares via fastboot... still no luck...
ive noticed now when it goes to reboot it gets 3-5 lines through the screen.... could this be something ? im getting to the point i think its a hardware problem...
vzmaniac said:
flashed 2 different stock firmwares via fastboot... still no luck...
ive noticed now when it goes to reboot it gets 3-5 lines through the screen.... could this be something ? im getting to the point i think its a hardware problem...
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Did you use the flash-all.bat or did you flash everything manually? The lines could be an electrical issue or its an issue with the screen..
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