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Fastboot binaries folder?

Hey guys.....
I'm using an Xperia Acro and need a little help in terms of flashing a custom kernel. Please bare with me as I'm pretty new to this.
I'm to upload the DoomKernel, and I *think* I'm ready to go. My phone is rotted, bootloader unlocked, fastboot enabled. Also, I have the necessary files that need to be flashed.
However, I got lost pretty quickly. I'm supposed to put the .img file into the "flashboot binaries folder". I have NO idea what this means. I looked at the systems folders and cant find anything labeled flashboot.
What am I'm supposed to do? Where is this elusive folder?
Appreciate the help...

Anybody? just trying to figure out where to put the boot.img file.....

On your pc you should have a fastboot folder, open that and one of the sub folders should be boot. Place the file there. Shift-right click and select open command window here, enter in the command window fastboot flash boot xxxx.img, xxxx being the bootfile name.
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sinkster said:
On your pc you should have a fastboot folder, open that and one of the sub folders should be boot. Place the file there. Shift-right click and select open command window here, enter in the command window fastboot flash boot xxxx.img, xxxx being the bootfile name.
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Thanks for the reply. Where would a fastboot folder be on my pc?
Thanks

When you unlocked your bootloader via SE you should have downloaded the SDK files, think it's in there. You'll need the drivers too, there are a few threads on here where people were looking for help with fastboot so you'll find everything there.

sinkster said:
When you unlocked your bootloader via SE you should have downloaded the SDK files, think it's in there. You'll need the drivers too, there are a few threads on here where people were looking for help with fastboot so you'll find everything there.
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I didn't. I had it unlocked remotely by another user on this forum actually......

try these http://min.us/miDhsNng1
I recommend going to the se page about unlocking your bootloader first, it'll give you a link for all the files you need. If you're unsure, create a folder "fastboot", drop the files above in it, any bootfiles just go in the folder beside the dll files, in open folder shift and right-click, create command window, type in window"fastboot flash boot xxxx.img" and see if it asks for drivers

i'll give it a try. thanks!

Says "waiting for device". That mean im good to go?

seems fine, is the blue light on?

Any joy? Can't remember exactly how I set it up, there's a few extra things to download like adb, drivers and such but those files are the fastboot stuff I use. Think you need the Java jre too...

Hey, sorry for the delay. Had to sleep then go to work. Will attempt to do this once i get home!

Hey,
So yeah....it's a no go. I'm not sure if I'm entering fastboot mode correctly, cause the light is green. I hold the back button while plugging in the usb cord.....thats the correct way to enter fastboot mode right?
Anyway, command prompt continues to read, "waiting for device"

Okay, so apparently I needed to be holding the menu key, not the back key to enter fastboot mode.
So, I got the blue light now, but the command prompt still says "waiting for device"

sinkster said:
Any joy? Can't remember exactly how I set it up, there's a few extra things to download like adb, drivers and such but those files are the fastboot stuff I use. Think you need the Java jre too...
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Also, tried opening the fastboot.exe file manually, and it just opens and then shuts down immediately.
So frustrating!

hi mate
most likely ur missing drivers
my set up is fast boot folder inside which is all fast boot files and adb files and I place the .img here ,just in the fast boot folder not a sub folder.
I plug in phone in fast boot then open fast boot folder hold shift and right click on empty part of folder,click open command prompt here then enter "fastboot flash boot boot.img" should flash in 2-3 seconds if all is correct
some times hangs waiting for me if I open command prompt before plugging in phone
hope that helps
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pushtostop said:
hi mate
most likely ur missing drivers
my set up is fast boot folder inside which is all fast boot files and adb files and I place the .img here ,just in the fast boot folder not a sub folder.
I plug in phone in fast boot then open fast boot folder hold shift and right click on empty part of folder,click open command prompt here then enter "fastboot flash boot boot.img" should flash in 2-3 seconds if all is correct
some times hangs waiting for me if I open command prompt before plugging in phone
hope that helps
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Tried it. Also tried downloading SDK Tools as well. Nada.....just waiting for device.....

Did you download from SE site? This thread is prob the best guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034087

what happens if u type. fastboot devices in command prompt wit phone connected
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C:\Users\sinclair\Downloads\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot>fastboot dev
ices
CB5A1DE0GJ&ZLP fastboot
C:\Users\sinclair\Downloads\fastboot_with_Android_USB_file\fastboot>

TUT SDK and Fastboot commands

Hi together!
Since this is a topic where people ask regularly, I try to make a little TUT.
I hope it is helpful.
I am a noob myself, so please don't go on me
Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong or if I missed some important stuff.
What you need:
1.
SDK Tool (type in your browser: developer.android.com/sdk/index.html)
Once you are on that page, download the package and install it.
2.
after the install process has finished, you have to install some packages.
Important is the platform-tools package (there you find the most important commands)
3.
Locate the folder on the harddisk of your PC
4.a)
Push the Windows(Start) Buttom and type: cmd
This opens the command prompt
Now get into the root of the android folder (e.g. cd.. until you get into root of your harddisk)
(on my PC, it looks like this:
cd android
cd platform-tools)
4.b)
Just one thing to make it a little easier to come into the right folder:
Open the folder with the fastbootfiles in a window.
Go to command line and type cmd and the cmd.exe will be shown in the menu.
Drag & Drop the cmd.exe into the opened fastboot folder.
When you now open this cmd, it shows the right folder at the start and you can easily type the commands without navigation through folders.
credits go to Neo XL
5.
Your phone has to be in fastboot-USB mode and connected to PC in order to understand the commands
6.
Once you are in platform-tools folder, you can type commands
Most common commands are:
fastboot erase cache (sometimes helps if phone is in HTC bootloop)
fastboot flash boot (name of boot image / e.g. boot_1.2.3.img) (this is, like the name says, to flash a boot image)
fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery.img
fastboot oem lock ( to relock your phone, in case you have or want to flash a RUU)
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin (to unlock again, if you already got the unlock key from HTCDev)
Flash firmware.zip using following terminal commands:
Please rename first downloaded .zip package to firmware.zip
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
This is almost obsolete, since we have the new Recovery 5.8.3.1 with Mount USB, but it is still good to know
to push ROM to SD card, if you were running superwipe without copying the rom file onto sd
1. You need recovery.img in your fastboot directory
2. Go into bootloader and connect phone
3. Then use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" (thus booting your image from pc and not the installed recovery).
4. When in recovery, you can use the adb commands.
5. You can try with "adb devices" which should show you serial of phone.
6. command: adb push rom_rom.zip /sdcard
credits to broncogr for finding that adb works if you use fastboot boot command and to Jotha for helping me out!
Or try following:
Copy rom to your adb-directory on PC
Switch OFF phone
Connect phone to PC
Wait until you hear the "USB-Connect"-sound on PC
Go into command window in adb-directory
Type "adb push rom.zip /sdcard/"
(where rom.zip is name of rom-file)
pushing is rather slow so it will take a while. Eventually you get an "OK". Then you can go into recovery and flash it.
Credits go to Jotha
Updated link
[TOOL][27/04] Automated Fastboot Commands For HTC One X continued
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1634786
credits go to TeAm Hex
For now, this is what I can think of, for sure there are many more commands, but hopefully we don't need them, but like I said, feel free and put them in here
I hope this will help some noobs, like myself!
If this helped you, please push THANKS

thanks! this will stop us noob's, spamming up dev's thread's.

Thanks for you efforts

First time with real android phone, this is good!
Thanks mate
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Can you add the command to push the custom rom to sdcard without mout USB via CWM ?

Just one thing to make it a little easyer to come into the right folder:
Open the folder with the fastbootfiles in a window.
Go to command line and type cmd and the cmd.exe will be shown in the menu. Drag & Drop the cmd.exe into the opened fastboot folder.
When you now open this cmd, it shows the right folder at the start and you can easyly type the commands without navigation through folders.

incident said:
Can you add the command to push the custom rom to sdcard without mout USB via CWM ?
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Would be great, if this is possible! But as far as I know, it not possible.
Edit:
It is possible now! Updated post!
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA

hello I have problem with loading boot.img in fastboot
sdk is open, phone is conncted to comp on fastboot usb mode , image is on disc c in folder fastboot and still recive this info
c:\fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot.img
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
c:\fastboot>
pls help me with that
ok I fix this, that was problem with missing fastboot.exe and was no connection betwen phone and computer
this link helps fix that
http://dottech.org/tipsntricks/21534/how-to-install-adb-and-fastboot-on-your-windows-computer-for-use-with-your-android-phone/

You have to copy the Boot.img into the folder, where fastboot-, adb commands are situated (c:/andoid/platform-tools)
Then Open cmd. Go to platform-tools folder and from there it should work.
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Thanx man, but is fixed now, I did this by follow the instr. in page from my last post, and goes perfect. I just flashed new rom with 1.8 base and iam now on the bright side of life.
PS sorry for my english

@OP, last time I tried fastboot boot command it gave me device not found message(no problem when fastboot flash). What's the correct approach to make it work? I recently updated to 1.28 and I want to stay in stock for the mean time.
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You can add the adb and fastboot directory path to the environment path in windows settings. You can then use adb and fastboot outside of the platform tools directory, but still in command prompt of course
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I'm following your tutorial to the letter but whenever i use fastboot boot recovery.img it refuses to go into recovery. But i can boot into recovery manually and when i do there still isnt any adb devices connected.

Stuart.upton666 said:
I'm following your tutorial to the letter but whenever i use fastboot boot recovery.img it refuses to go into recovery. But i can boot into recovery manually and when i do there still isnt any adb devices connected.
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3. Then use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" (thus booting your image from pc and not the installed recovery).
4. When in recovery, you can use the adb commands.
5. You can try with "adb devices" which should show you serial of phone.
6. command: adb push rom_rom.zip /sdcard
In point 3, it is not supposed to boot into recovery. Its for booting your recovery.img (e.g. recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-endeavoru.img ) from PC. After this step you will automatically boot into Recovery. From there you can use adb commands.
Did you try "adb devices"?
I tried it myself and it works!

This guide is great... Thanks!
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tonyhagger said:
This guide is great... Thanks!
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Thank you, Sir! Some kind of feedback is always appreciated !

Hi about Push to SDCARD command
My questions in Blue
to push ROM to SD card, if you were running superwipe without copying the rom file onto sd
1. You need recovery.img in your fastboot directory - Should i use signed recovery ?
2. Go into bootloader and connect phone
3. Then use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" (thus booting your image from pc and not the installed recovery).
4. When in recovery, you can use the adb commands.
5. You can try with "adb devices" which should show you serial of phone.
6. command: adb push rom_rom.zip /sdcard

incident said:
My questions in Blue
to push ROM to SD card, if you were running superwipe without copying the rom file onto sd
1. You need recovery.img in your fastboot directory - Should i use signed recovery ?
2. Go into bootloader and connect phone
3. Then use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" (thus booting your image from pc and not the installed recovery).
4. When in recovery, you can use the adb commands.
5. You can try with "adb devices" which should show you serial of phone.
6. command: adb push rom_rom.zip /sdcard
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Take the newest CWM recovery.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA

incident said:
My questions in Blue
to push ROM to SD card, if you were running superwipe without copying the rom file onto sd
1. You need recovery.img in your fastboot directory - Should i use signed recovery ?
2. Go into bootloader and connect phone
3. Then use: "fastboot boot recovery.img" (thus booting your image from pc and not the installed recovery).
4. When in recovery, you can use the adb commands.
5. You can try with "adb devices" which should show you serial of phone.
6. command: adb push rom_rom.zip /sdcard
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Asking about number 6,since after push rom into sd card using adb command. How long will it takes rom to place in sd card? My adb command just stuck after push rom without inform is it done or not.
And where did the push file goes? Seems I can't find it in CWM. I'm using latest cwm, but no zip file found in my sd card.

TEKONG84 said:
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Asking about number 6,since after push rom into sd card using adb command. How long will it takes rom to place in sd card? My adb command just stuck after push rom without inform is it done or not.
And where did the push file goes? Seems I can't find it in CWM. I'm using latest cwm, but no zip file found in my sd card.
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Rom should be on root of Sd.
If this is not working, you can try to use the command while phone is powered off. I am not a dev, but I read something like that:
"Switch off your phone, connect to pc, wait until it is detected by windows and use: adb push nameofrom.zip /sdcard/" thats what Jotha told someone on ARHD Thread.
Try that and tell us if it worked.
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[Q] Trouble with flashing new recovery

Hey everyone,
Alright so I have been trying to root my phone for the past 4 hours. I have unlocked it and flashed a custom recovery using adb. Or at least I thought I did. I tried flashing the clockworks recovery and when I would reboot it into the recovery, I would get an icon of a phone and an exclimation point. I assumed a bricked the phone and freaked out. A minute later the phone rebooted out of recovery and works fine afterwards. So I assume that the problem is the recovery. Something went wrong and I am not sure what.
Here are the steps I followed:
I was fine up until step four when I was trying to flash superuser.
No idea what to do from here.
HTC Unlocked = Bootloader is unlocked?
Not to take away from the OP, but i created a guide for a guy here at work and thought others might benefit from it.
Unlock Bootloader and Root
Unlocking your bootloader will wipe all data from your phone. Meaning you will loose everything make a backup.
Step 1: ADB Installation Instructions. NOTE:You must have ADB installed on your PC even if you use method 2b to unlock the bootloader. You will need adb to install recovery in Step 4.
1. Go to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and download the sdk.
2. Follow installation instructions found here. Note: This is not a forum for this device DO NOT do anything but the adb installation on your system.
Step 2a: Download software from HTC to allow your bootloader to be unlocked.
1. Go to http://www.htcdev.com/
2. Login to the website. NOTE: Register for an account if you haven’t already. You must provide a valid email address.
3. Select “All Other Supported Models” from the drop down list and click “Begin Unlock Bootloader”
4. Follow online instructions.
1. SuperUser http://androidfiles.org/securekey.ph.../superuser.zip - Copy this file you phone. Special thanks to jmztaylor his link.
2. Recovery of your choice TWRP Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2161702 or CWM Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2161706. Put this file in the ADB Tools folder. NOTE: You must type the name of this file perfectly when using adb to flash it in step 4.
Step 4: Using ADB to install recovery
1. Open command prompt ( shift + right click, then choose “Open command window here”) and type “ADB devices” you should see you phone listed, if you do not start over at Step 1. NOTE: Phone must be plugged in and USB Debugging must be checked in settings.
2. Type “ADB flash recovery recovery.img” without the quotes. NOTE: the red is actually the title of the recovery file that you copied in step 3. If it’s different substitute your files name instead.
3. Once complete type “ABD reboot recovery”.
4. You should at this point backup your device
5. Once you create a backup, Choose install and navigate to the SuperUser file you put on your phone in Step 3.
6. If all goes well you are now rooted. Select reboot system to restart phone.
There is some very good information here but its spread out pretty thin. Guides IMHO are very usefull to fill the gap between devs/powerusers and the newbs.Most people that come here have a hard time with the things we take for granted such as adb commands, or adb its self (most will be setting it up for the first time). I tried my best to put it in a knowledge base that everyone can understand if for some reason you do not understand what i was trying to say please ask. I don't own this phone, just helped a friend root his, but if you need to get ahold of me pm me. I'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Any help? Just trying to get rid of the bloatware -_-

Did you copy superuser to your phone? And are you sure you are using the correct file location for adb in the command prompt? You must make sure you are and that all files you want to flash are also in the same folder as adb. Please respond if you have superuser on your phone and if you are positive you are using the correct adb folder location for the command prompt. I'm not the best at this however, I read up a lot on it just to root my phone. Took me 4 hours about as well, but that was before the recoverys came out. I suggest trying to flash twrp recovery, it's a bit buggy (for me) but I find it easier to use.
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Code:
ADB flash recovery recovery.img
that is your problem to start with its not "ADB flash"
boot your phone into bootloader with usb connected to PC, Phone should read "fastboot"
Go the your adb directory in command prompt.
ex.
Code:
C:\PcUser\Master\Androidsdk\adb\
Make sure all drivers are installed, from CMD prompt window type "fastboot devices" to check your phone is showing.
if you see your device then you can type
fastboot flash recovery [drag your recovery image into cmd window] and hit enter and it should flash
once recovery is flashed you can either "fastboot Reboot" or on the phone use the Vol rockers to navigate to menu and hit bootloader then from there choose recovery

Hi,
I have the same issue about 2 days, I install TWRP Recovery and all it's ok, and flash in fastboot mode with adb like ilostchild tolds You.

It seems that I met the same problem.
My issue is the phone only boot into CMW mode, although I tried to restart it many times. When connect to usb cable, lappy did not recognize the phone so I can use adb command.
Please help me.

I can't make ADB recognize the device, I already installed the SDK the HTC Sync program but the device appears either as "My HTC" or "Android 1.0" and won't appear under "adb devices", any help? I have been googling for 3 days for a solution but I haven't found anything so far.

zeratos said:
I can't make ADB recognize the device, I already installed the SDK the HTC Sync program but the device appears either as "My HTC" or "Android 1.0" and won't appear under "adb devices", any help? I have been googling for 3 days for a solution but I haven't found anything so far.
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Try using another computer!!! Install all neded drivers, searxh google and let windows automaticly install some. Connect via fastboot and it should say
Fastboot usb.
Also....dont search for adb devices, just enter commands starting with fastboot like... Fastboot install recovery cwmrecovery.img

spooky_ghosty said:
Try using another computer!!! Install all neded drivers, searxh google and let windows automaticly install some. Connect via fastboot and it should say
Fastboot usb.
Also....dont search for adb devices, just enter commands starting with fastboot like... Fastboot install recovery cwmrecovery.img
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I already tried all those things you mentioned, I have been looking for 3 days for a solution for this problem on google without any luck, the device doesn't recognize any command either and I already set up a virtual machine and tried on that machine as well. u_u

Uninstall HTC sync then try adb devices be possitive you are using the correct location for adb. Usb debugging MUST be on as well. Copy paste the commands into the prompt to make sure you are entering them right. Be sure you have the downloaded files in the same folder you are using with adb.

Johann12911 said:
Uninstall HTC sync then try adb devices be possitive you are using the correct location for adb. Usb debugging MUST be on as well. Copy paste the commands into the prompt to make sure you are entering them right. Be sure you have the downloaded files in the same folder you are using with adb.
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Already tried uninstalling HTC Sync, after that I deleted every trace of it. USB Debugging WAS ON before the phone crashed but I can't activate it now because the phone keeps looping between reboots.

Try to flash it via htc sync. Download the update and rewrite everything!
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[Q] Stuck in HTC logo, no power

Hi guys,
I am stuck REALLY stuck. I have or now had a rooted htc one x. I tried to flash a rom but this kept on stucking on the logo (carbon logo, cause it was a Carbon rom). When I saw this I got confused so I deleted everything from recovery mode. EVERYTHING the rom and what was on the sd card. Now when i try to turn oi on it is stuck on the htc logo (the first one that appears). I presume its doing so cause it is finding no rom to load. My other problem is the power. The battery got drained and I cannot even see my SD card on the pc ! I found somewhere that in recovery mode i could go to advanced and to side load but i cannot even see this side load option. PLEASSSSE help me I am really desperate!!

When you're in recovery, connect to your PC and mount your sdcard, in twrp it's advanced/mount. The card should then show up on your PC, put the rom zip on your card and let the phone charge for a while. Use fastboot to erase cache then flash the rom.

sinkster said:
when you're in recovery, connect to your pc and mount your sdcard, in twrp it's advanced/mount. The card should then show up on your pc, put the rom zip on your card and let the phone charge for a while. Use fastboot to erase cache then flash the rom.
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thanks for your reply.at the moment i am trying to charge the bat. To tell you the truth i tried mount sdcard in advance mode but still int memory didnt show up on pc. I shall retry when i get some power up

sinkster said:
when you're in recovery, connect to your pc and mount your sdcard, in twrp it's advanced/mount. The card should then show up on your pc, put the rom zip on your card and let the phone charge for a while. Use fastboot to erase cache then flash the rom.
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nothing cant do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!did i brick my phone???
Why cant i see it on my pc. Doesit have to do with the cable i am using???

xxinterboyxx said:
nothing cant do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!did i brick my phone???
Why cant i see it on my pc. Doesit have to do with the cable i am using???
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Try the original cable together with a 2.0 usb port,
if it still doesnt work flash another recovery like philz touch when you have enough juice

xxinterboyxx said:
Hi guys,
I am stuck REALLY stuck. I have or now had a rooted htc one x. I tried to flash a rom but this kept on stucking on the logo (carbon logo, cause it was a Carbon rom). When I saw this I got confused so I deleted everything from recovery mode. EVERYTHING the rom and what was on the sd card. Now when i try to turn oi on it is stuck on the htc logo (the first one that appears). I presume its doing so cause it is finding no rom to load. My other problem is the power. The battery got drained and I cannot even see my SD card on the pc ! I found somewhere that in recovery mode i could go to advanced and to side load but i cannot even see this side load option. PLEASSSSE help me I am really desperate!!
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You should flash boot.img and it should boot fine
So another time read, read, read so you won't get in trouble and be without phone few hours/days

nikola016 said:
You should flash boot.img and it should boot fine
So another time read, read, read so you won't get in trouble and be without phone few hours/days
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Thanks for the advise..but could you please be more specific like making a step by step proceedure. please note that mob is saying "battery level is lowto flash" and i cannot see my sd card on my pc.
thanks again

Extract the boot.img file from the rom, place it in the same location as your adb set up. Reboot to fastboot mode, connect to PC, open cmd window at same location as abd and type:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Reboot.

sinkster said:
Extract the boot.img file from the rom, place it in the same location as your adb set up. Reboot to fastboot mode, connect to PC, open cmd window at same location as abd and type:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Reboot.
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cache erase but getting cannot open boot.img!!!!!!!!!

Don't open it. Just extract it to your adb folder, and flash it via fastboot. If it's not called boot.img then either use fastboot flash boot (bootname).img or rename it to boot.img. Plus if you've erased the system you'll need to flash the rom again via recovery.

sinkster said:
Don't open it. Just extract it to your adb folder, and flash it via fastboot. If it's not called boot.img then either use fastboot flash boot (bootname).img or rename it to boot.img. Plus if you've erased the system you'll need to flash the rom again via recovery.
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i am typing "C:\android\sdk\platform-tools\fastboot flash boot boot.img" is it good? cause its replying cannot open boot.img and the file i extracted is called boot.img. I cant understand were i am wrong. Perhaps cause the battery is still very low?

The extracted boot.img should be in the sdk folder, for example mine is C:\Users\Sinclair\Downloads\adb_fastboot_and_other_tools\adb_fastboot_and_other_tools\Android. Open the folder, shift+right click and choose 'open command window here'. Try 'fastboot devices' to ensure it's been detected, if so it should work. Possibly a bad download.

sinkster said:
The extracted boot.img should be in the sdk folder, for example mine is C:\Users\Sinclair\Downloads\adb_fastboot_and_other_tools\adb_fastboot_and_other_tools\Android. Open the folder, shift+right click and choose 'open command window here'. Try 'fastboot devices' to ensure it's been detected, if so it should work. Possibly a bad download.
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please you are my only hope before i throw this device in the rubbish can. could you send me a detailed step by step proceedure of what to do cause I am completely lost. the files i need to down load where to put themand commands i should write down in command mode. I am completely noob on this and all these words you all use.If you cant and i completly understand could you recomend wewre i can post my problem for more veterans to see or perhaps there is somewhere where i can ship my device and get it fixed at a cost of course.
THANKS

You put literally the boot.img file in that state in the Fastboot.exe folder on the pc. So it goes into the platform tools folder !
Then you put the phone in the bootloader where you see "Fastboot usb" in red text
Then you point with the mouse inside the platform tools folder and hold down shift and click the right button and select "open command window here"
Then you type the command in that window
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot erase cache

By your reply I'm presuming you don't have a full adb/fastboot setup. Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42407269,
and follow the instructions.

Mr Hofs said:
You put literally the boot.img file in that state in the Fastboot.exe folder on the pc. So it goes into the platform tools folder !
Then you put the phone in the bootloader where you see "Fastboot usb" in red text
Then you point with the mouse inside the platform tools folder and hold down shift and click the right button and select "open command window here"
Then you type the command in that window
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot erase cache
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Hi there
Thanks for your interest in helping me out. After i do this right click thing i go to the black window and give these commands as they are no previous path like c:\ etc etc before the commands you gave me? Cause the funny thing i did the erase cache thing and it did it but this boot boot.img isnt doing it. And bdw i redownloaded another rom, copied it to the file tools and extracted it there. In it there was a boot.img file. Did i do the right thing?
Thanks again

When you open the cmd window by right click in a folder then all commands you enter are for that folder path, so it's fastboot flash boot xxx.img(replace xxx with the boot name), and it's only the boot.img for your rom you need extracted to the folder.

I think you are confusing yourself. Just stay calm and read carefully ! It's not rocket science. Open the rom.zip with 7Zip and just drag out the boot.img file to the exact same folder as where your fastboot.exe file is located. Open the command window there and type the commands.
The command fail cannot open is only because the file is just not there !
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069904

Mr Hofs said:
I think you are confusing yourself. Just stay calm and read carefully ! It's not rocket science. Open the rom.zip with 7Zip and just drag out the boot.img file to the exact same folder as where your fastboot.exe file is located. Open the command window there and type the commands.
The command fail cannot open is only because the file is just not there !
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069904
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I opened the foldet where my fastboot command is pointed the arrow inside the file, pressed down and holded the shift key when i right click the mouse cant see the command open command window here!!!!!!! What I am doing wrong i cant understand http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon9.gif

xxinterboyxx said:
I opened the foldet where my fastboot command is pointed the arrow inside the file, pressed down and holded the shift key when i right click the mouse cant see the command open command window here!!!!!!! What I am doing wrong i cant understand http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/icons/icon9.gif
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AND THE boot.img file is there cause I am seeing it!!!!!!

[Q] How to receive OTA after root?

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