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[HELP]Bricked Phone, ABD installed, Device Offline!

Well, it seems I have bricked my phone with Visionary app(not pointing fingers). Problem is, I have ADB drivers installed but I can't use it because I can't get passed the HTC boot screen. I've tried using it in Recovery but the device is registered as Offline. My only other option of saving my phone I guess is with Fastboot. I've searched the forums for help but I'm getting nowhere fast. I'm accepting all help and ideas.

1. Did ADB work before (meaning do you have the proper ADB drivers installed)?
2. Does fastboot work?
3. If you can access recovery, why don't you just wipe?

Stryder5 said:
1. Did ADB work before (meaning do you have the proper ADB drivers installed)?
2. Does fastboot work?
3. If you can access recovery, why don't you just wipe?
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1. I installed the correct drivers using the PDAnet method.
2. Fastboot does work, I just don't have any images to flash.
3.Apparently Visionary installed another system file that when I wipe, it does nothing for me.

Can you flash the PC101.OMG, or whatever its called whatever file to restore to original rom?
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creid2352 said:
2. Fastboot does work, I just don't have any images to flash.
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Then go get some. Check one of the stickies for links to downgrade and see if that works for you.

This is what I get when I try to:
Code:
fastboot update update.zip
I've also tried
Code:
fastboot flash system update.zip

Stryder5 said:
Then go get some. Check one of the stickies for links to downgrade and see if that works for you.
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I will see if I can find the thread.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842495
No help here?

Ok, so I have the PC10IMG...zip file, but how do I use this with fastboot? I can't use adb to push the file to the sd card.

You're supposed to use fastboot to flash .img files, not .zip files. Zip files are flashed through recovery.
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Cannot install Recovery 3.0

SO I've been trying to install the 3.0 cwm recovery but I get errors in Android and in the FASTBOOT USB mode.
In Android is says cannot find flash_image or something like that.
and in FASTBOOT it says error: cannot load 'recovery.img/
I unplugged my device and plugged it back in, rebooted it.
Do I have to have a 2.0 recovery FIRST? or can I just do 3.0 first? Is that even the problem?
I can't figure out what the problem is and I've read like 10 different threads from different forums as well.
Of course I'm perm rooted and I've installed Hboot.

James_Caliber said:
SO I've been trying to install the 3.0 cwm recovery but I get errors in Android and in the FASTBOOT USB mode.
In Android is says cannot find flash_image or something like that.
and in FASTBOOT it says error: cannot load 'recovery.img/
I unplugged my device and plugged it back in, rebooted it.
Do I have to have a 2.0 recovery FIRST? or can I just do 3.0 first? Is that even the problem?
I can't figure out what the problem is and I've read like 10 different threads from different forums as well.
Of course I'm perm rooted and I've installed Hboot.
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For flash_image, you need to make sure you have the binary. There is a thread all about it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902493)
For fastboot, is the recovery.img file located in whatever directory you are running the fastboot command from? What command are you running?

ianmcquinn said:
For flash_image, you need to make sure you have the binary. There is a thread all about it. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902493)
For fastboot, is the recovery.img file located in whatever directory you are running the fastboot command from? What command are you running?
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Yes I have flash_image in my tools folder :/
Does that answer the question?

James_Caliber said:
Yes I have flash_image in my tools folder :/
Does that answer the question?
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Do you have an ENG. Hboot? If not, you can not use fastboot, youll have to flash recovery from terminal using flash_image.
Edit: See in your first post says you have HBoot installed, you mean ENG. Hboot right?
If you do have ENG. Hboot type
Code:
fastboot devices
Do you get a "serial # fastboot" ?
See if you have the right drivers installed. I had ADB up and running but when I tried fastboot it would not recognize my G2 so I had to install new drivers.

James_Caliber said:
SO I've been trying to install the 3.0 cwm recovery but I get errors in Android and in the FASTBOOT USB mode.
In Android is says cannot find flash_image or something like that.
and in FASTBOOT it says error: cannot load 'recovery.img/
I unplugged my device and plugged it back in, rebooted it.
Do I have to have a 2.0 recovery FIRST? or can I just do 3.0 first? Is that even the problem?
I can't figure out what the problem is and I've read like 10 different threads from different forums as well.
Of course I'm perm rooted and I've installed Hboot.
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Take the .img file that you have for CM 3 and rename it to: recovery.img then place it on your sdcard. Open terminal emulator on your phone and type in the following 3 commands, hitting enter after each one:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
If you need a copy of the latest CM 3 (3.0.0.5) you can download it from here:
http://phones.crackflashers.com/vision/recoveries/vision-cwm3src3.0.0.5-1-16-11.img

EdKeys said:
Take the .img file that you have for CM 3 and rename it to: recovery.img then place it on your sdcard. Open terminal emulator on your phone and type in the following 3 commands, hitting enter after each one:
su
flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
If you need a copy of the latest CM 3 (3.0.0.5) you can download it from here:
http://phones.crackflashers.com/vision/recoveries/vision-cwm3src3.0.0.5-1-16-11.img
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If you want to use flash_image, you need to place the binary on your phone and make it executable. The guide I linked to explains exactly what you are supposed to do.
For fastboot, do you have recovery.img in your tools directory?

I've got the same problem as the OP. How do i know if i have hboot? I have s off using the original visionary method. I try to push the image through termimal but it says the image isn't found. I need to do the entire binary method to get the path to work? this is why i want to wait for the update through rom manager, so i can flash back and forth anytime.
sent from my V I S I O N.

PatrickHuey said:
I've got the same problem as the OP. How do i know if i have hboot? I have s off using the original visionary method. I try to push the image through termimal but it says the image isn't found. I need to do the entire binary method to get the path to work? this is why i want to wait for the update through rom manager, so i can flash back and forth anytime.
sent from my V I S I O N.
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Not exactly sure what you are saying about pushing things through terminal and the binary method, but if you want to use flash_image, you should follow the guide I linked to.
If you want to use flashboot, you need to make sure you have the engineering hboot (if you boot you phone while holding volume down, the first line should say something like ENG S-OFF instead of SHIP S-OFF).
If you want yet another method to flash the recovery, there is also the sticky at the top of this forum.

i found this to be the best and easiest way to flash CWM recovery 3.0.0.5
I found a really easy way to flash the new recovery. My fastboot didnt seem to have an option for a terminal so I thought of this genius yet n00b way. Here are the steps.
Steps:
1. Install clockworkmod from market.
2. Flash Clockworkmod recovery from Rom Manager.
3. Navigate to clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries (or where ever your recovery was downloaded to. This can be done in File Manager, Astro, or Androzip.
4. Mine was "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.3-vision.img". Rename it to "recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.3-visionXXX.img" or something obviously different.
5. Download clockworkmod 3.0 from hereish:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893933
6. Move your recovery.img to clockworkmod/download/koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries and name it recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.3-vision.img
7. Go into ROM Manager and Flash Clockworkmod recovery, it will say its still 2.5.1.3 when your done. Reboot into recovery and you'll be welcomed by a new orange 3.0
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If you rooted using rage, the flash_image kernel should be on your phone.

blackknightavalon said:
If you rooted using rage, the flash_image kernel should be on your phone.
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I don't think that's true. Temp rooting with rage doesn't install any apps for you by itself (and the temp root to perm root guides only install Busybox, SuperUser, and the su binary). It's just that most people flash a custom rom after rooting, and many of those roms include flash_image. If you rooted and then stayed on stock for example though, you would have to get the flash_image program yourself (and it's something independent of the kernel).

How to install Clock Work Mod on a100 with unlocked boot loader !

DISCLAIMER
Thank you to all the DEV'S who have made this possible BIG UPS TO YOU
This worked for me, and in theory if my instructions are followed carefully it will work for you.
However if your results are not the same I am in no way responsible for any dammage done to your tablet!
THE GOOD STUFF
This was tested on Acer A100 on the latest ICS LEAK found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510706
Also my PC is running windows 7 x64
(Follow install instructions carefully)
First install the latest ICS leak http://vache-android.com/v1/index.ph...files&file=148
Once complete do a factory data reset on your device from the settings/backup and restore menu on the tablet
When that is complete, Root your Device using the method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531646
( again Follow instructions Carefully )
BE ABSOLUTELY SURE YOUR DEVICE IS ROOTED BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER!!
Unlock your BOOTLOADER using the method here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1557445
(Really be careful here!)
This is where it gets tricky download http://forum.tegraowners.com/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=369 for your OS and extract recovery_thor17_403.img to the root of your platform-tools folder for instance mine is C:\android-sdk\platform-tools
Once completed on your PC open a command prompt as an administrator and navigate to your platform-tools folder from cmd prompt e.g. cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools and hit enter
next type the following commands:
adb reboot bootloader
once in bootloader mode type:
fastboot flash recovery recovery_thor17_403.img
and hit enter you will see it flash to your device within a couple of seconds.
once complete with the tablet in upright landscape mode ( home button on the right hand side ) power the device down and power it back on while holding the leftmost volume button firmly when it vibrates you may release the power button.
continue to hold the volume button until you see Booting recovery kernel image on the screen.
if all went well you now have cwm on your device
now for rom manager!
boot back into android OS and navigate to the google market, search for rom manager in the upper search pane.
download the app and install
open the app and press ok
next press flask clockworkmod recovery
next confirm your phone model
a popup will say your device is not officially supported press yes
next confirm version 3.x+
and you should be good to go
Sent from my A100 using xda premium

masterpker2 said:
First check out this post http://www.acertabletforum.com/foru...rkmod-recovery-your-acer-iconia-tab-a200.html
Download the updated file from the above website, extract it to your desktop, and run acera200simpletool.bat and follow the onscreen instructions.
Once complete download the rom manager app from the market and install it.
Once installed open from manager and choose flash clockwork mod recovery from the top of the list, then confirm your device is Acer a100. It will say there is currently no recovery for your device and ask if you installed a custom one, choose yes and select the second option it should say 3.x.x or something to that effect. Again confirm your selection and tada you now have cwm and a working from manager. I have tested this and made a complete backup already. Cheers
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hello masterpcker...Did you install anything else first? Were you just using the standard a100 root? Also, did you unlock your bootloader beforehand? thanks so much friend

Yes I unlocked my boot loader first, and my device was rooted so all I did was run the .bat file from the above website and choose option 3 install recovery only. I am about to try a modded a500 from and see what it does.
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masterpker2 said:
Yes I unlocked my boot loader first, and my device was rooted so all I did was run the .bat file from the above website and choose option 3 install recovery only. I am about to try a modded a500 from and see what it does.
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I will be eager to hear how that comes out! I wish you the best of luck, but I'm not real confident. let us know the outcome if you don't mind....good luck!

For some reason I followed the directions to install CWM and it doesn't work.
When I try to boot to recovery all I see is the android mascot on it's back with a warning sign. If I press the home button it brings up the Android System Recovery, which I believe is the stock recovery. I'm not even sure how to select the items. I can only highlight the menu items using the volume keys.
It doesn't look like the cwm that I have flashed on my atrix.
Any ideas?
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Btw, I did unlock my bootloader

Well the a500 modded rom was a bust, it just booted to a really colorful screen lol. But my Android backup worked great for reinstall
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Myster1ous what os are you running and what method for root did you use?
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masterpker2 said:
Myster1ous what os are you running and what method for root did you use?
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Running Windows 7, I did the root method from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531646

Did you try running the script as administrator?
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masterpker2 said:
Did you try running the script as administrator?
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I did, nothing still. I'm going to have to look at the batch file and manually input in the commands. Maybe that will do a difference

myster1ous said:
I did, nothing still. I'm going to have to look at the batch file and manually input in the commands. Maybe that will do a difference
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Did you ever get it to work properly? I am having the same problem now.
@masterpker2...are you running linux? i am running windows 7 here and i am getting a [cant install recovery.img] from the a200 batch.....did you have any problems with this to begin with? thanks

I had to dd it to the correct partition and then I was able to get in, but I don't recommend doing it that way!

shadowofzeus said:
I had to dd it to the correct partition and then I was able to get in, but I don't recommend doing it that way!
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did you have the same problem as we are having? is everything working correctly with you now? thanks

Followed instructions... works perfectly on Win 7 x64... thanks man!! Nandroid in Progress ...

A101
And for the A101, this method will not work?

oneovakindoldys2 said:
Did you ever get it to work properly? I am having the same problem now.
@masterpker2...are you running linux? i am running windows 7 here and i am getting a [cant install recovery.img] from the a200 batch.....did you have any problems with this to begin with? thanks
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Nope, never got it working.
shadowofzeus said:
I had to dd it to the correct partition and then I was able to get in, but I don't recommend doing it that way!
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What's the syntax did you use to dd to the device?
I found this dd syntax in the other thread. That the same one you used?
Code:
su
dd if=/mnt/external_sd/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1

-Extract the zip folder "recoverycwma100" ( It's a recovery into Acer a200 simple tool )
-Copy ''recovery.img'' into your external sd card
-open a terminal emulator to your A100 ( root acces !!! )
- Write the following commands :
su
dd if = / mnt / external_sd / recovery.img of = / dev/block/mmcblk0p1
-wait a message '' xxxx bytes transferred in... ''
-exit terminal
-open root explorer with a mount system
-rename the file '' install-recovery.sh'' into /etc/ it '' install-recovery.bak''
Reboot into recovery with volum down + power , and Enjoy

leclasheur22 said:
-Extract the zip folder "recoverycwma100" ( It's a recovery into Acer a200 simple tool )
-Copy ''recovery.img'' into your external sd card
-open a terminal emulator to your A100 ( root acces !!! )
- Write the following commands :
su
dd if = / mnt / external_sd / recovery.img of = / dev/block/mmcblk0p1
-wait a message '' xxxx bytes transferred in... ''
-exit
Reboot into recovery with volum down + power , and Enjoy
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Can't we just go into fastboot and use fastboot flash recovery recovery.img?

If you're running linux or just want to use adb it's way more simple than it looks.
Code:
Adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
And if you brick your device by accidently installing the wrong boot.img
find your respected rom .zip file that you are currently using and use this.
Code:
Adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot

blmvxer said:
If you're running linux or just want to use adb it's way more simple than it looks.
Code:
Adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
And if you brick your device by accidently installing the wrong boot.img
find your respected rom .zip file that you are currently using and use this.
Code:
Adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot reboot
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I can confirm that I have already flashed the recovery.img via fastboot, however cwm still fails on my particular tab. I did a full factory reset and flashed the entire new ics through recovery with the exact same results. I will be investigating the cause of some tabs doing this later tonight when I get home from work. If someone figures this out please post. I have gotten the recovery.img to flash via the a200cwm, however android exclamation upon recovery attempt. i have tried all three paths with no success. I am almost certain that it is a problem with the rooting method, but i won't have time to have a look until tonight. thanks and goodluck! I think the problem could be because of installing different rooting methods in the past, however I have yet to find a way to solve it.

[Q] How to flash CMW5 using adb shell?

How i flash CWM5 using adb shell?Help please.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446593
[RECOVERY] ClockworkMod v5.5.0.4
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I download CWM5 already , but i dont know how to get in adb shell and flash

whoAnoob said:
I download CWM5 already , but i dont know how to get in adb shell and flash
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why dont u try flash it via odin ? its the easier and stable way to do it.......
if u keep wan to flash it via adb , there is a video from youtube about the method , try to search it on youtube and follow step by step from it

its easy if u flash with odin,..
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what i did for flashing cwm v5.5 is using terminal emulator..
1.make sure phone is rooted
2.get the recovery.img
3.put the recovery.img in root of your sd
4.open terminal emulator
5.just type su then push enter
6.then type dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 and push enter
7.after u see notes something like "transfered file in 2.199 seconds", means it works
8.after that just boot into recovery,the cwm should be there..

Flashing CWM 6 over TWRP - Succesfully!
zeroRyuki said:
what i did for flashing cwm v5.5 is using terminal emulator..
1.make sure phone is rooted
2.get the recovery.img
3.put the recovery.img in root of your sd
4.open terminal emulator
5.just type su then push enter
6.then type dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13 and push enter
7.after u see notes something like "transfered file in 2.199 seconds", means it works
8.after that just boot into recovery,the cwm should be there..
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Many thanks on this! After two plus years from this post I was struggling with the same trying to flash CWM 6 over TWRP. This one helped.
I did it through TWRP's terminal (Advanced / Terminal Command), and after choosing folder where the img is, typing the command you gave.

ZE500CL Can't boot TWRP/Recovery, Can't factory reset

Picked one of the 2e's up cheap. Check your Walmarts, it's on clearance for $11.
Followed the Root instructions. No problem there.
Followed the bootloader unlock instructions. It seemed to work but my splash screen didn't change.
Went to install the Russianbear Rom. That left me with a blackscreen and nothing else.
From there, I managed to get into TWRP and flash the Stock ASUS ZE500CL Rom. That went in fine and the phone is 100% functional.
But now, I can't boot into recovery or even access TWRP. If I Power+Vol +, to where it gives the option of Recovery/Reboot/Power etc, Recovery just brings me back to the same menu. I reflashed TWRP on through ADB. Still no go.
I rerooted and installed TWRP manager to attempt to reflash just brings me back to that same menu.
I wanted to reset it to stock again with the ZE500CL rom, or if possible, test a different rom for ****s and giggles. Just to see what flavors are out there.
Any input into how to get TWRP or another flasher working would be appreciated.

Fastboot flash twrp. I've had issues with twrp manager on that phone
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jflow36 said:
Fastboot flash twrp. I've had issues with twrp manager on that phone
I did. Fastboot Flash Recovery Twrp.img through CMD. Still nada.
It's the first TWRP I used. and the crap thing is, I can't even revert to stock because that involves going through a recovery.
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Try adb reboot recovery in Android. Remember to turn on USB debugging

HungNgocPhat said:
Try adb reboot recovery in Android. Remember to turn on USB debugging
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done that too. Nada. And yup, still in Debug mode.

I take this from a Vietnamese post, you should read the post to see the screenshots: http://amtech.vn/threads/tat-tan-tat-ve-recovery-tren-zenfone-2-ze551ml-ze550ml.365204/ (these are different methods, not steps in one method)
Translated:
I. If your are unlocked and rooted, download Terminal Emulator from Play Store, copy your TWRP image to /sdcard, rename to recovery.img, then open Terminal Emulator, type
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/by-name/recovery
Remember to grant access to Terminal Emulator after typing su.
II. Download Rashr from Play Store (must be rooted and unlocked)
Copy your TWRP image to your sdcard. Open Rashr and choose Recovery from Storage then navigate to your TWRP image. Select YES at the prompt. (grant superuser if prompted)
III. Copy your TWRP image to your SDcard, then boot temporary TWRP, choose Install... then select Image... then choose the image. Select Recovery. Slide to confirm flash.