[Q] Revolutionary failed when trying to install Clockwork mode recovery - Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
today I decided to s-off, root, install different ROM,.. on my HTC Desire (GSM). I've started with Revolutionary software to do S-OFF and install Clockworkmod recovery but it didn't succed. S-OFF went fine (I can see that my phone is now S-OFF) but when it tried to install Clockworkmode recovery, it failed. Short message appeared for few second and there was written something like this:
Installing Clockworkmode recovery failed
attemp 2,...
Try to install Clovkworkmode recovery manually wia bootloader, fast bootloader
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or something like that. I wasn't able to remember that.
Can you give me some advice what to do know and what happened?
Is it safe to install that recovery manualy now?
And one more question. I haven't unlocked bootloader before that because I haven't seen any ***LOCKED*** when I pressed volume "down + power button". Have I messed something?
Now my HBOOT changed to 6.93.1002 (from 0.9.0001)
Thank you guys!

webik said:
Hello,
today I decided to s-off, root, install different ROM,.. on my HTC Desire (GSM). I've started with Revolutionary software to do S-OFF and install Clockworkmod recovery but it didn't succed. S-OFF went fine (I can see that my phone is now S-OFF) but when it tried to install Clockworkmode recovery, it failed. Short message appeared for few second and there was written something like this:
or something like that. I wasn't able to remember that.
Can you give me some advice what to do know and what happened?
Is it safe to install that recovery manualy now?
And one more question. I haven't unlocked bootloader before that because I haven't seen any ***LOCKED*** when I pressed volume "down + power button". Have I messed something?
Now my HBOOT changed to 6.93.1002 (from 0.9.0001)
Thank you guys!
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Im not sure why the recovery installation failed, but based on the fact that the s-off went successfully everything should be fine.
I would recommend installing 4ext recovery. Its overall a better recovery for the desire, and the process of installing it is easier.
Download the apk on to your phone from here :http://www.4ext.net/
Then just install the apk, and and download + flash recovery...I dont remember the exact process, but you should be able to work it out since everything is done through the app itself rather than fastboot and whatnot.
Another way to install it is to put this zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751258 (dont rename it), onto the root of your sd card. Then boot into hboot (power+volume down) and wait a few seconds. It should find the PB99IMG.zip and ask if you want to install it. Select yes using volume up, and once its done reboot.

Thank you for assistance.
I've been searching on the internet for many hours and I was decided to use Unrewoked to root + instal Clockw.. But you recommend me 4ext which (I suppose) requires root. But I wanted to use unrewoked because it looks very easy to use. Would you recommend me some other simple way to achieve root? Because 4ext looks really good (I red about it before).
Btw, then how do I launch 4ext when I want to use it? It app, so I won't use "Vol. down + power", right? But then how can it install some ROM, backup,... when it's app which is launched AFTER android boots up?

webik said:
Thank you for assistance.
I've been searching on the internet for many hours and I was decided to use Unrewoked to root + instal Clockw.. But you recommend me 4ext which (I suppose) requires root. But I wanted to use unrewoked because it looks very easy to use. Would you recommend me some other simple way to achieve root? Because 4ext looks really good (I red about it before).
Btw, then how do I launch 4ext when I want to use it? It app, so I won't use "Vol. down + power", right? But then how can it install some ROM, backup,... when it's app which is launched AFTER android boots up?
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you dont need to use unrevoked. Its probably better to install 4ext recovery, then flash a root zip in recovery (This will give you root).
You dont need to have root to install recovery-you just need s-off. Also the app isnt the recovery...it just installs the recovery and allows you to change settings and stuff. To launch recovery, you boot into hboot and select recovery. (nothing to do with the app)
This is what you need to do to install 4ext and root the phone (its pretty easy):
-Download this root file and put it on your sd card: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip
-read the instructions in my last post to see how to install 4ext
-boot into hboot and choose recovery
-once 4ext is loaded choose install zip from sd card
-find the zip that you downloaded earlier and install it
-reboot the phone. You should see a superuser app in your app drawer.

Done. But 4ext shows me some message which I have to admit I don't understand. Can you explain it to me, please?
ATTN: recovery is in safe mode this is because the following partition is not accessible: "system"
Please enter the wipe menu and format system!
If you changed hboot you should choose to format all partitions (except sdcard)
Afterwards please reboot recovery.
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And now I can install that 4ext .apk and control this recovery from the app?

webik said:
Done. But 4ext shows me some message which I have to admit I don't understand. Can you explain it to me, please?
And now I can install that 4ext .apk and control this recovery from the app?
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How did you install 4ext? From the app or using the PB99IMG.zip?

.zip

webik said:
.zip
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ok so you dont need to install the app then.
The error isnt much of an issue...i get it sometimes too.
Try deleting the 4ext folder from the sdcard.
So you flashed the root zip as well?

So I have to update 4ext manualy wia .zip files? Where can I get them?
And if I can continue, can you explain me something? For exaplne one unnamed ROM has this req: Root + S-OFF (STOCK HBOOT)
I have Root + S-OFF but stock HBOOT is irelevant. What is stock HBOOT? Mine has changed when I S-ON -> S-OFF (0.93.0001 -> 6.93.1002)

webik said:
So I have to update 4ext manualy wia .zip files? Where can I get them?
And if I can continue, can you explain me something? For exaplne one unnamed ROM has this req: Root + S-OFF (STOCK HBOOT)
I have Root + S-OFF but stock HBOOT is irelevant. What is stock HBOOT? Mine has changed when I S-ON -> S-OFF (0.93.0001 -> 6.93.1002)
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Ok at this point everything is done with updating 4ext...forget about that. It is installed.
Have you ever flashed an hboot? Im guessing that you havent. In this case, you can just continue with flashing the rom of your choice.
Just make sure that before you flash the rom you go to the wipe menu in recovery and choose Format all partitions except sdcard.
Which rom are you flashing? Some roms require you to have an sd-ext partition and will not work unless you have one.

I would like to try for example this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131790
I've choosen this one because it requires a bit more that just download and install so I can learn more right away.
"Required: at least 512MB ext4 sd-ext partition"
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So what about that HBOOT number? It will change everytime I wipe some ROM and install new one? Otherwise I don't understand which version of HBOOT I need.

webik said:
I would like to try for example this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131790
I've choosen this one because it requires a bit more that just download and install so I can learn more right away.
So what about that HBOOT number? It will change everytime I wipe some ROM and install new one? Otherwise I don't understand which version of HBOOT I need.
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Ok this is a good rom, its what i use. All you need to do is follow this guide :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37383522#post37383522 (Use the 4ext method and start at step 4)
Then flash the rom (full wipe, then flash), and once the rom has booted open terminal emulator and type these commands (press enter after each line):
su
a2sd install
y
n
y
Your hboot version wont change unless you flash a new one. For this rom you dont need a different hboot...stock is fine. Im using this rom right now with stock and it awesome.

webik said:
I would like to try for example this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131790
I've choosen this one because it requires a bit more that just download and install so I can learn more right away.
So what about that HBOOT number? It will change everytime I wipe some ROM and install new one? Otherwise I don't understand which version of HBOOT I need.
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If you have not changed your hboot anytime earlier then you are on stock hboot. The ROM should work just fine on stock hboot. Hboot doesnt change everytime you install new ROM.
You also need a ext4 partition and make sure you partition your sd card correctly using 4ext recovery or gparted.

It's working. Thank you both guys especialy chromium96 who saved me at the begining
One more question. When I type a2sd install and do move dalvik cachce to sd card, will it be removed when I click on "wipe dalvik cache" in 4ext? Because it's moved away.

webik said:
It's working. Thank you both guys especialy chromium96 who saved me at the begining
One more question. When I type a2sd install and do move dalvik cachce to sd card, will it be removed when I click on "wipe dalvik cache" in 4ext? Because it's moved away.
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when you wipe dalvik cache it will be rebuilt on the next boot.

I meant situation when you type a2sd install and write Y to allow relocate dalvik cache to sd card. This is what I've meant. If 4ext can wipe dalvik cache when it's relocated on sd card and not in phone memory.

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[TUTORIAL] CWM and root in one click (GSM only tested)

0. Get S-OFF via XTC-Clip, or UNLOCK from НТСDEV
1. Download this
2. Connect your device to PC via USB with usb debug mode
3. Run recovery.bat from archive
4. Press any key when asked
5. That's all. You've got CWM.
To Root
0. Download lastest Superuser and su here
1. Put Superuser and su in the root of SD card
2. Go to CWM and install zips
3. Now rooted
Tnx to alquez for recovery port
CWM installed just fine , however the root did not happen inspite of installing both the zip files via the recovery cwm! Still an S-ON
I'd recommed rooting through HTC Super tool.
anoobiser said:
CWM installed just fine , however the root did not happen inspite of installing both the zip files via the recovery cwm! Still an S-ON
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Root and S-ON are not the same.
I did the first part, worked like a charm, thanks!
As far as the second portion, though, how exactly do I "Go" to CWM? Do you just mean the Manager that I download from the Market? Or how do I boot to CWM? This is all very different from my Nook Color.
EDIT:
Disregard. I figured it out. I will return if I have an updates. Thanks again.
EDIT2:
The Root portion does not work. I ran both of the zip files, but my phone is still not rooted. If I access CM in the phone it states that the phone is not rooted and needs to be in order to perform such a task.
try to find out, is there su app in system\bin?
Download this to your sd
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Reboot into cwm then choose install zip from SD then choose zip.
Point it to the file you downloaded
When done click back then reboot.
That should be you rooted.
Worked great for me, thank you!
Rooted and installed custom rom, finally!
Push "Thanks" button, not just say it)
intel007 said:
download this to your sd
http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
reboot into cwm then choose install zip from sd then choose zip.
Point it to the file you downloaded
when done click back then reboot.
That should be you rooted.
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thanks a zillion
worked great 4 me :d
nootered said:
I did the first part, worked like a charm, thanks!
As far as the second portion, though, how exactly do I "Go" to CWM? Do you just mean the Manager that I download from the Market? Or how do I boot to CWM? This is all very different from my Nook Color.
EDIT:
Disregard. I figured it out. I will return if I have an updates. Thanks again.
EDIT2:
The Root portion does not work. I ran both of the zip files, but my phone is still not rooted. If I access CM in the phone it states that the phone is not rooted and needs to be in order to perform such a task.
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Can you elaborate on what you did to answer your own question?
I have the same one. I don't understand what's meant by "Go to CWM" or "reboot into CWM". In fact, I don't even understand what CWM is.
Is that just ClockworkMod? If so, what's the reason for downloading it from the links people post, as opposed to simply downloading it from the Market for free?
I power off my device, and then hold volume DOWN and power, and I get into some non-graphical program (not even sure what you call it), but there doesn't seem to be any option to install anything from a .zip on the SD card.
I'm confused
nscand said:
Can you elaborate on what you did to answer your own question?
I have the same one. I don't understand what's meant by "Go to CWM" or "reboot into CWM". In fact, I don't even understand what CWM is.
Is that just ClockworkMod? If so, what's the reason for downloading it from the links people post, as opposed to simply downloading it from the Market for free?
I power off my device, and then hold volume DOWN and power, and I get into some non-graphical program (not even sure what you call it), but there doesn't seem to be any option to install anything from a .zip on the SD card.
I'm confused
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that non graphical program is called the bootloader, clockworkmod is a recovery. so once youve booted into your bootloader use the volume buttons and power to select stuff. go to recovery and push power. that will bring you into clockworkmod recovery
thank you so much ... worked for me
first i unlocked bootloader from HTCDEV then followed the above simple steps.
worked perfect for me . Now my cell is rooted .
HTC WILDFIRE S marvel android 2.3.5
recovery crashes
i just follow this procedure .. after install successfully cwm . after phone got stuck on recovery and screen goes black ... need help

[Q] Can't apply any rom

hello
I bought wildfire G8
Phone is BUZZ PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT : 0.80.0002
RADIO 3.35.15.31
i have SU on it.
today i was install titanium backup, upgrade SU, install ClockworkROM Menager.
Downloading any rom ( clockworkmod ) flashh and after reset - Whit screean "HTC" and stuck :/
I can back to backup but ca't install any ROM
vril2002 said:
hello
I bought wildfire G8
Phone is BUZZ PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT : 0.80.0002
RADIO 3.35.15.31
i have SU on it.
today i was install titanium backup, upgrade SU, install ClockworkROM Menager.
Downloading any rom ( clockworkmod ) flashh and after reset - Whit screean "HTC" and stuck :/
I can back to backup but ca't install any ROM
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which version of clockwork mod do you have and which rom are you trying to install?
u have to watch which rom and which cwm. other roms are installed from cwm 2.5.x and other from 5.x etc
Taptapped from my little killer iPod 4G (;
ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1
I try install cm-7-120930-nighty-buzz from official site (zip) or Cyanogenmod 7.2.0 downloading by RomMenager 5.0.2.1
Can i flash by officjal ROM (upgrading hboot to 1.00.xx) ?! wher i can find oryginal rom (UE or PL) ?
Ihave Hboot 0.80.0002 - can i upgrade to 1.00.XX ?! where i can find a tutorial, ewerywhere is S-OFF 0.80.xx or 1.00.xx byc i cn't fing upgrade from 0.80.xx to 1.00.xx
So install cwm 5x as ur default cwm. Cm7 cannot be installed stright from cwm 2,5. Cwm 3 is required. The same situation is with cm9. u should flash then through rom mngr cwm5 etc. For cwm 2x u can install roms based on froyo and elder
Wysyłane z mojego HTC Wildfire za pomocą Tapatalk 2
drewniany92 said:
So install cwm 5x as ur default cwm. Cm7 cannot be installed stright from cwm 2,5. Cwm 3 is required. The same situation is with cm9. u should flash then through rom mngr cwm5 etc. For cwm 2x u can install roms based on froyo and elder
Wysyłane z mojego HTC Wildfire za pomocą Tapatalk 2
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what i can do that ?
I flash from RomMenager - Flash ClockworkMod Recovery->HTC Buzz (wildfire) or All ClockworkMod Recoveries->5.0.2
but on start boots to 2.5.0.1 ( from CMR option "reboot to recovery - boots to 5.0.2)
with my desire z wasn't so much problems - s-off, routing, flashing and its ok qwerty and on/off issue are another story.....
With rom manager you have a temporary recovery, I advise you to install a Cwm official 5.2.0 with the method pgm49.zip since you're Soff is very easy to use. Download the zip file from the index .... tread, you put it in the root of the sd reboot into fastboot and flash the recovery permanent, then install all roms you want
Inviato dal mio HTC Wildfire con Tapatalk 2
vril2002 said:
what i can do that ?
I flash from RomMenager - Flash ClockworkMod Recovery->HTC Buzz (wildfire) or All ClockworkMod Recoveries->5.0.2
but on start boots to 2.5.0.1 ( from CMR option "reboot to recovery - boots to 5.0.2)
with my desire z wasn't so much problems - s-off, routing, flashing and its ok qwerty and on/off issue are another story.....
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ok firstly place the 1st attachment in this message onto the root of your sdcard and boot into bootloader. it will ask you to update. select yes. then you will have the correct clockworkmod recovery for cm7+9+10. follow the usual install procedures. delete the pc49img.zip when you are done.
after that if you still want the 1.01.0001 hboot place the next attachment on your sdcard and rename it to just PC49IMG.zip then same again. reboot to bootloader and allow it to update. if you are s-off from xtc clip it will work without issue. if not it may not flash due to a cid error. in which case you will need to make a gold card and then re-attempt the flash.
good luck
heavy_metal_man said:
ok firstly place the 1st attachment in this message onto the root of your sdcard and boot into bootloader. it will ask you to update. select yes. then you will have the correct clockworkmod recovery for cm7+9+10. follow the usual install procedures. delete the pc49img.zip when you are done.
after that if you still want the 1.01.0001 hboot place the next attachment on your sdcard and rename it to just PC49IMG.zip then same again. reboot to bootloader and allow it to update. if you are s-off from xtc clip it will work without issue. if not it may not flash due to a cid error. in which case you will need to make a gold card and then re-attempt the flash.
good luck
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thanks for help.
i applay first zip with recovery. it was ok. now is recovery 5.0.2.0. I wasn't upgrade hboot.
install cyanogenmod nightly 20120930 from zip - SD CARD by recovery ->install from sd card - boot ok, crash on loading screen ( cyanogen logo over and over again) i think it was from flashing without clear \data itp.... recover to backup (froyo) and install cyanogen 7.2 from RomMenager - clead data and devi... cache. reboot and crash on white HTC screen....
any ideas ?
I must upgrading hboot to flash cyanogen 7.2 ? or it's something else?
if i upgrade hboot to 1.00.XX i must do goldcard ?
vril2002 said:
thanks for help.
i applay first zip with recovery. it was ok. now is recovery 5.0.2.0. I wasn't upgrade hboot.
install cyanogenmod nightly 20120930 from zip - SD CARD by recovery ->install from sd card - boot ok, crash on loading screen ( cyanogen logo over and over again) i think it was from flashing without clear \data itp.... recover to backup (froyo) and install cyanogen 7.2 from RomMenager - clead data and devi... cache. reboot and crash on white HTC screen....
any ideas ?
I must upgrading hboot to flash cyanogen 7.2 ? or it's something else?
if i upgrade hboot to 1.00.XX i must do goldcard ?
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ok follow these steps.
1.boot into recovery. do not use rom manager. please turn off the phone, then pull the battery out. then place it back in and hold volume down + power to boot into hboot. then using the volume buttons scroll down and use power to select recovery. rom manager has issues with the wildfire in my experience.....
2.go to wipe/factory reset.
3.wipe everything apart from your sdcard. so factory reset, wipe data, wipe cache.
4. back out of wipe and go to advanced.
5. wipe dalvik cache.
6.install cm7 rom.
7.flash gapps
8.reboot phone.
9 wait for 10 minutes max. if it has not booted come back to here.
you do not need to have hboot 1.0+ your hboot will do just fine
heavy_metal_man said:
ok follow these steps.
1.boot into recovery. do not use rom manager. please turn off the phone, then pull the battery out. then place it back in and hold volume down + power to boot into hboot. then using the volume buttons scroll down and use power to select recovery. rom manager has issues with the wildfire in my experience.....
2.go to wipe/factory reset.
3.wipe everything apart from your sdcard. so factory reset, wipe data, wipe cache.
4. back out of wipe and go to advanced.
5. wipe dalvik cache.
6.install cm7 rom.
7.flash gapps
8.reboot phone.
9 wait for 10 minutes max. if it has not booted come back to here.
you do not need to have hboot 1.0+ your hboot will do just fine
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WORKING :laugh:
vril2002 said:
WORKING :laugh:
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Press the thanks button on his post then, if he helped
vril2002 said:
WORKING :laugh:
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Excellent
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

[Q] How to install BCM (ICS) on HTC Desire

Hi im trying to install the BCM rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403113) on my htc desire currently running cm7.2, but im a bit confused at this part:
This ROM needs at least 180mb on the /system partition. Best choice would be AplhaRev Data++ as it leaves some space on /data as well.
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Does this mean that i cant just boot into recovery, do a full wipe, and install the rom for zip?
Could someone please give me a general guide of what to do in order to install this rom?
What is current status on your phone? Root, S-OFF, H-boot, ROM?
chromium96 said:
Hi im trying to install the BCM rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403113) on my htc desire currently running cm7.2, but im a bit confused at this part:
Does this mean that i cant just boot into recovery, do a full wipe, and install the rom for zip?
Could someone please give me a general guide of what to do in order to install this rom?
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BCM Rom needs atleast 180mb on system partition so therefor u need to google alpharev (if ur s-off) and flash the downgrade.img then flash the hboot data++(180mb system) for that rom to work, then once u done that, boot into recovery, format all partitions except sdcard then wipe dalvick and install the rom.
Just be sure u have ur sdcard partitioned to whatever the dev requires.
Sent from my non-Jelly & Icecream HTC Desire
Niakoi said:
What is current status on your phone? Root, S-OFF, H-boot, ROM?
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Im rooted and s-off, and am running cm7.2
jmcclue said:
BCM Rom needs atleast 180mb on system partition so therefor u need to google alpharev (if ur s-off) and flash the downgrade.img then flash the hboot data++(180mb system) for that rom to work, then once u done that, boot into recovery, format all partitions except sdcard then wipe dalvick and install the rom.
Just be sure u have ur sdcard partitioned to whatever the dev requires.
Sent from my non-Jelly & Icecream HTC Desire
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So i would have to download and copy the zips for downgrader and data++ to the root of my sd card, then flash them with cwm. Then do a full wipe, and install the ROM?
Do you have any easier suggestions for a good and stable ICS ROM for the desire. Are sandvold, and nikez lente the same process?
If u use the PB99IMG method u will have to rename it from PB99IMG_downgrade.zip to just PB99IMG.zip then put it on the root of ur sdcard then with ur phone off, hold volume down + power and then bootloader will find PB99IMG and ask u to update. Volume up for yes, the ask to reboot device, volume down for no. Then just repeat the process with the data++ hboot zip. As recommending any ICS or JB roms... Well il have to pass coz im not a fan of them and there problems posted everyday on xda.
Edit: dont worry bout flashing the downgrade, as suggested by eddie, just flash the data++ hboot.
Sent from my non-Jelly & Icecream HTC Desire
jmcclue said:
If u use the PB99IMG method u will have to rename it from PB99IMG_downgrade.zip to just PB99IMG.zip then put it on the root of ur sdcard then with ur phone off, hold volume down + power and then bootloader will find PB99IMG and ask u to update. Volume up for yes, the ask to reboot device, volume down for no. Then just repeat the process with the data++ hboot zip. As recommending any ICS or JB roms... Well il have to pass coz im not a fan of them and there problems posted everyday on xda
Sent from my non-Jelly & Icecream HTC Desire
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So i dot have to boot into CWM and flash the zips from there?
chromium96 said:
So i dot have to boot into CWM and flash the zips from there?
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i assume you have not changed hboot before, therefore you are still on stock hboot. as far as i know you should not have to flash the downgrader first, because you do not need to downgrade stock.
therefore just download the PB99IMG_dataplus zip, and rename it to PB99IMG.zip (rename it exactly, case sensitive, and not PB99IMG.zip.zip)
then follow the instructions as jmcclue has already said. you do not flash the zips from recovery...
before you do any of this, please try to understand what the hboot partition tables are first, and why you would want to flash a different hboot: you are simply optimising your internal memory layout (reducing system size, therefore increasing data (internal memory))
eddiehk6 said:
i assume you have not changed hboot before, therefore you are still on stock hboot. as far as i know you should not have to flash the downgrader first, because you do not need to downgrade stock.
therefore just download the PB99IMG_dataplus zip, and rename it to PB99IMG.zip (rename it exactly, case sensitive, and not PB99IMG.zip.zip)
then follow the instructions as jmcclue has already said. you do not flash the zips from recovery...
before you do any of this, please try to understand what the hboot partition tables are first, and why you would want to flash a different hboot: you are simply optimising your internal memory layout (reducing system size, therefore increasing data (internal memory))
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ok thanks, that helped lot. What do you mean by
you do not flash the zips from recovery...
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how do i flash them?
eddiehk6 said:
i assume you have not changed hboot before, therefore you are still on stock hboot. as far as i know you should not have to flash the downgrader first, because you do not need to downgrade stock.
therefore just download the PB99IMG_dataplus zip, and rename it to PB99IMG.zip (rename it exactly, case sensitive, and not PB99IMG.zip.zip)
then follow the instructions as jmcclue has already said. you do not flash the zips from recovery...
before you do any of this, please try to understand what the hboot partition tables are first, and why you would want to flash a different hboot: you are simply optimising your internal memory layout (reducing system size, therefore increasing data (internal memory))
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And btw i rooted with revolutionary-so does this mean that im on stock hboot?
Yes u have stock hboot if uv never changed it before.
U do flash zip files from recovery, roms, kernals etc etc, just not hboot (PB99IMG) zip files.
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
jmcclue said:
Yes u have stock hboot if uv never changed it before.
U do flash zip files from recovery, roms, kernals etc etc, just not hboot (PB99IMG) zip files.
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
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if i dont flash hboot zip files in recovery, how do i flash them?
chromium96 said:
if i dont flash hboot zip files in recovery, how do i flash them?
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I already told ya. Read the posts
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
jmcclue said:
I already told ya. Read the posts
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
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ok thanks for the help. Just to double check, is this what i have to do?:
-make nandroid backup of current rom
-copy ICS rom and PB99IMG.zip (data ++) to root of sd card
-hold volume down and power down to boot into hboot
-hboot will find the PB99IMG.zip and ask to update
-press volume up to confirm
-reboot
-reboot into recovery
-do a full wipe
-install ICS rom from zip
When u boot into bootloader and when it asks u to update bootloder (PB99IMG) press volume up for yes. Bootloader will then ask u to reboot, press volume down for No. Then select recovery in the menu using volume down button to navigate, then once recovery is highlighted press power button to enter recovery then full wipe and then flash the rom.
Dont forget nandroid backup first
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire
jmcclue said:
When u boot into bootloader and when it asks u to update bootloder (PB99IMG) press volume up for yes. Bootloader will then ask u to reboot, press volume down for No. Then select recovery in the menu using volume down button to navigate, then once recovery is highlighted press power button to enter recovery then full wipe and then flash the rom.
Dont forget nandroid backup first
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in cwm to do a full wipe do i just press wipe data/factory reset and then wipe cache partition?
Then down to advanced and wipe dalvik
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jmcclue said:
Then down to advanced and wipe dalvik
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ok so i followed all the steps but after BCM said it had installed successfully and i rebooted the phone, CWM came up and said this:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
any ideas?
chromium96 said:
ok so i followed all the steps but after BCM said it had installed successfully and i rebooted the phone, CWM came up and said this:
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
any ideas?
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never mind...i fixed it by doing a full wipe and reinstall again

[Q] stupid htc desire question about custom recovery

I have a htc desire that i used revolutionary to s-off and install a custom recovery...
however my center button is broken... is there a recovery that uses a different button to select
the options? or do i have to buy a new button for the phone even though i have never used it
(yes my track ball is dead, (really it is stuck in "down" so i disconnected it completely)
( got the phone used free and have been useing it for a while and never missed that button)
i have
revoluyionary cwm v4.0.1.4 and everything else about the phone is still stock.
cant even flash superuser.zip to root it.
thanks for any help
( is there a touch recovery for the desire ???)
(im not a total newbie but its my first htc phone and google has not helped with this question)
btw my phone is
bravo pvt4 ship s-off
hboot-6.93.1002
In my sig you will find a Partition guide. There you will find ways to install 4ext recovery touch. Try it.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
In my sig you will find a Partition guide. There you will find ways to install 4ext recovery touch. Try it.
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Yeah, I just did that also, independent to this thread. It's a revelation - how easy that is, comparing to One X hustle! :good:
abaaaabbbb63 said:
In my sig you will find a Partition guide. There you will find ways to install 4ext recovery touch. Try it.
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i tried the pb99img.zip in the sd card method..
but it quickly flashes the screen where it checks and i think it says wrong file name..
i switch from fastboot to bootloader a few times and that is the best i can read...
ill keep reading. what i can
thank you for the reply and links
(btw im on a linux desktop not windows)
i get error
loading [PB99IMG.nbh]
no image or wrong image!
Hmm.. weird..
Are you rooted? Then use the app method.
Or use fastboot to flash it.
abaaaabbbb63 said:
In my sig you will find a Partition guide. There you will find ways to install 4ext recovery touch. Try it.
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abaaaabbbb63 said:
Hmm.. weird..
Are you rooted? Then use the app method.
Or use fastboot to flash it.
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i got the recovery in with fastboot...
i am not rooted yet.. (could not flash superuser zip its on my next to do list.)
not i get this error... i think it might be wrong to format system...so im going to do more reading
ATTN: recovery is in safe mode this is because the following partition is not accessible: "system" Please enter the wipe menu and format system
nutpants said:
i got the recovery in with fastboot...
i am not rooted yet.. (could not flash superuser zip its on my next to do list.)
not i get this error... i think it might be wrong to format system...so im going to do more reading
ATTN: recovery is in safe mode this is because the following partition is not accessible: "system" Please enter the wipe menu and format system
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Here you are: Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip
everything thing is in and working..
it all looks good..
thanks for all the help

[Q] Please help me flashing custom rom

[I have rooted my desire hd using this mobiadas guide:
and got it confirmed that my phone is rooted... But what next?
I downloaded the JellyTime 4.2 R11 zipfile and put it on the root of my sd-card
tried flashing with clockwork...etc
all i got is a red triangel, an when i press vol-up i got the message E:Cant open /cache/recovery/command
with the 4 option
reboot system
Apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
(Android system recovery <3e>)
Can someone please help a noob
Kenny
kennywild said:
[I have rooted my desire hd using this mobiadas guide:
and got it confirmed that my phone is rooted... But what next?
I downloaded the JellyTime 4.2 R11 zipfile and put it on the root of my sd-card
tried flashing with clockwork...etc
all i got is a red triangel, an when i press vol-up i got the message E:Cant open /cache/recovery/command
with the 4 option
reboot system
Apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
(Android system recovery <3e>)
Can someone please help a noob
Kenny
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what status of your phone bootloader...?
maybe you can try flashing another custom recovery like 4EXT or TWRP
download recovery.img 4EXT or TWRP
place recovery.img file in sdk/ adb folder on your computer
and flashing through FASTBOOT .. with command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
already have 4EXT or TWRP..then you can try wipe/ factory reset before installing rom again...
don't forget to flashing manually boot.img too after installing any custom rom if your bootloader status unlocked but still S-ON..
what du you mean status of your phone bootloader? I have unlocked bootloadern via HTCdev. Thats what you mean?
Havent still figured out if its S-ON. Dont not yet know what Son/off means. Will google it
kennywild said:
what du you mean status of your phone bootloader? I have unlocked bootloadern via HTCdev. Thats what you mean?
Havent still figured out if its S-ON. Dont not yet know what Son/off means. Will google it
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yap..that's what i mean...
you can see the status of your bootloader when you're turn on your phone with hold volume down + power button then the phone will show up bootloader like locked or unlocked, s-on or s-off, hboot version, radio version, fastboot, recovery etc..
because of your phone unlocked via htcdev unlock..it seems the bootloader is still s-on..
so like what say before about your problem is...maybe you can try flashing another custom recovery like 4EXT recovery tuch or TWRP..choice one
after you have installing new recovery..then you can installing any custom rom but don't forget that you must always flashing manually boot.img too after every installing any custom rom before reboot the rom for the first time...
hopefully this can help..
jizzz... it dosnt seem like i ever gonna get this to work. I did flash the custom recovery 4ext and the cmd-line on the pc did say flash sucsess... But when i tried recovery i just got an white screen with htc-logo. Had to pull out the batteri to boot the mobile up again..
Edit: I got the TWPR working
Now i got installed the custom rom and everething is workin flawlessly (only memory shows 592, shouldnt it be 768?). THX alot for your help
Kenny
kennywild said:
Now i got installed the custom rom and everething is workin flawlessly (only memory shows 592, shouldnt it be 768?). THX alot for your help
Kenny
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Google a little bit. Part of ram that you don't see is used by android for a kernel to work.

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