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Hi Guys,
I managed to hard-brick my phone somehow. I sent it back to HTC already, but I just don't want to do it again. Can anyone figure out what did I do wrong?
Here is the story:
1, I've rooted the phone. I tried with the one-click root first, it did not work, but the other method involving unlocking the bootloader through htcdev.com and flashing CWM (endeavoru) and SuperSU worked.
2, I wanted to install my cmdsp update, which worked already in several devices (Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 7, Galaxy S III). I flashed the exact version which was in the thread (that one is created from the Galaxy Nexus CM9 distro (maguro)).
3, The device booted, but then got frozen on the UI. I hesitated what to do next.
4, I thought that maguro is not binary compatible with my device, so I downloaded CM10 from this thread, extracted the necessary files and created an update.zip for this device, then flashed it.
5, It got flashed nicely, but then the phone did not boot anymore.
It had 100% battery before, but long-pressing power button did not do anything. No way to get into hboot mode, and the device is not recognized as an USB device if plugged into a mac (sorry, no windows at home). The led does not even light up if I plug it to the charger.
So, the question is: what did I do so wrong that it got hard-bricked. I might get another device from HTC, I might need to pay for that, I don't know, but I do not want to repeat this mistake.
Do not flash other phone's **** into ur phone..
No human can take horse's penis in ass
Same way phone doesn't take other phone's **** into own..
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sumeshd said:
Do not flash other phone's **** into ur phone..
No human can take horse's penis in ass
Same way phone doesn't take other phone's **** into own..
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This is an update.zip, I flashed it to many other ARM-based device with no problem (ICS, JB).
Because you don't read and experiment, that's why.
Laurentius26 said:
Because you don't read and experiment, that's why.
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Don't read what? The doc of the update.zip that I made myself? This update.zip installs some libs into the /system partition. What can go wrong about it?
You got the SAME responses on the SAME thread you started in the at&t, rogers, telestra One XL forum. Tho your story didnt add up over there. Looks like u just need to come to terms with it amigo:beer:
#2 - CRAP Flashing doesnt pay
dlux.hu said:
This is an update.zip, I flashed it to many other ARM-based device with no problem (ICS, JB).
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Almost every Android has an ARM architecture CPU, doesn't mean you can flash whatever you want onto every phone.
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Because you overwrote your hboot when flashing the device?
Try running the JB Firmware Flasher.
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Actually I'm very interrested in what you flashed exactly?
With a S-ON device it should not be possible to flash anything that will hard-brick your device. So maybe you could post it for me?
EDIT: The ZIP you are linking to in your other thread could never have hard-bricked your phone. On a S-ON device it is impossible to flash onto a protected partition. So something else must have happened!
It is indeed possible to hard rbick an son device only by simply flashing a rom and boot.img meant for your device.
Recently it happened in the one x community when an (anonymous) developer released a rom and several people got bricked because of it.
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TToivanen said:
It is indeed possible to hard rbick an son device only by simply flashing a rom and boot.img meant for your device.
Recently it happened in the one x community when an (anonymous) developer released a rom and several people got bricked because of it.
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There is no boot.img in the ZIP he links to, only libraries and an APK file. I highly doubt that could hard-brick a S-ON device, but who knows.
Hello,
New to the forum with hopefully a simple question.
I acquired a pre-rooted HTC One V from a friend with Rhythmic ROM 1.4 installed.
It had been factory reset but still had their number on the phone. Using Dev mode to Factory Reset I was still brought to the Language/Google/Phone choices but the end result is that the same number is still in phone info and the Activate icon/App is missing. The phone doesn't seem to recognize ##VIRGIN# as a shortcut either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
mappyman said:
Hello,
New to the forum with hopefully a simple question.
I acquired a pre-rooted HTC One V from a friend with Rhythmic ROM 1.4 installed.
It had been factory reset but still had their number on the phone. Using Dev mode to Factory Reset I was still brought to the Language/Google/Phone choices but the end result is that the same number is still in phone info and the Activate icon/App is missing. The phone doesn't seem to recognize ##VIRGIN# as a shortcut either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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I don't have a CDMA phone, but I've heard the the Virgin activation dialer thingy only works on Stock rom.
mappyman said:
Hello,
New to the forum with hopefully a simple question.
I acquired a pre-rooted HTC One V from a friend with Rhythmic ROM 1.4 installed.
It had been factory reset but still had their number on the phone. Using Dev mode to Factory Reset I was still brought to the Language/Google/Phone choices but the end result is that the same number is still in phone info and the Activate icon/App is missing. The phone doesn't seem to recognize ##VIRGIN# as a shortcut either.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Boot the phone to recovery and see if you have the stock Nandroid Backup.
bradthomas127 said:
Boot the phone to recovery and see if you have the stock Nandroid Backup.
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It didn't come with a MicroSD so I'm left with what's on the phone.
I'm hoping I wont have to dig up the CID and RUU or anything. Is there a simple method to stock this phone?
HTC One V / Virgin Mobile / Version 4.2.2
if it helps
I recently gave mine to my mom, what has to be done is, switch to a stock ROM (pm me if you need one, I've built one completely stock that works fine) have your friend call and cancel his account. I've been with cricket for a while and I still needed to cancel my account for my mom to switch hers to it. lastly, you'll need to call virgin to activate. just make sure your friend cancels the account.
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Hey guys... My friend bought an HTC One X second hand. It is rooted with what seems to be stock 4.0.3 Sense 4.0. The phone is also S-OFF and everything.. I will post pictures of it.
So here's the deal:
My friend was watching a movie but suddenly he felt as if the screen wasn't rotating... Now (According to AndroSensor App) the magnetic field, orientation, gyroscope, accelerometer etc... In short.. All of the GRAVITY SENSORS and the orientation sensors aren't working.. They are DETECTED by the app but say "Waiting for event"
tried hard resetting and everything. I have put many Custom ROMs in phones before. So i can flash ROMs etc if i have to
I have attached the pictures about everything and need help.. Alot appreciated thanks.
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I noticed i forgot to upload all the attachments.. I also have noticed that people have this problem on Sense 5. This one is sense 4 o.o
Can anyone help me in this. Also the phone has its bootloader LOCKED. I have to unlock it now?
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WasifSal said:
View attachment 2362068I noticed i forgot to upload all the attachments.. I also have noticed that people have this problem on Sense 5. This one is sense 4 o.o
Can anyone help me in this. Also the phone has its bootloader LOCKED. I have to unlock it now?
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take it to the shop, it is under warranty till may 2014
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take it to the shop, it is under warranty till may 2014
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Since i bought it second hand he told me "i gave you the phone when it was working. Even you checked it here in the shop. Not my fault.".... Thats the last time i ever buy a 2nd hand phone -.-
And he ain't wrong himself either... Anyways a helpful suggestion will be alot appreciated...
My question is that "CAN I FLASH A SENSE 5 (4.2.2) ROM ON THIS BAD BOY BY JUST FLASHING VIA RECOVERY?"
I'll then check the other powering off and stuff i read till i get my hands on my frnd's HOX. Cuz im a bit busy waiting for the Nexus 5 launch o.o
WasifSal said:
Since i bought it second hand he told me "i gave you the phone when it was working. Even you checked it here in the shop. Not my fault.".... Thats the last time i ever buy a 2nd hand phone -.-
And he ain't wrong himself either... Anyways a helpful suggestion will be alot appreciated...
My question is that "CAN I FLASH A SENSE 5 (4.2.2) ROM ON THIS BAD BOY BY JUST FLASHING VIA RECOVERY?"
I'll then check the other powering off and stuff i read till i get my hands on my frnd's HOX. Cuz im a bit busy waiting for the Nexus 5 launch o.o
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you should update it first, that is a very old version, you should have updates available. as it is s-off you can flash anything you want but I think you will need to update the hboot first, once that is done you have a lot of options available to you
nogotaclue said:
you should update it first, that is a very old version, you should have updates available. as it is s-off you can flash anything you want but I think you will need to update the hboot first, once that is done you have a lot of options available to you
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Ermm... So i just update it via OTA? or flash a ROM of Sense 5 or. Something?
WasifSal said:
Ermm... So i just update it via OTA? or flash a ROM of Sense 5 or. Something?
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well with such a low version there must be quite a few OTA's waiting
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well with such a low version there must be quite a few OTA's waiting
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Yeah you might be right... So what you are suggesting is I do a ROM flashing? Seeing the phone is already s-offed and everything
Anyways can you please list me a step by step procedure? Seeing this is my friend's phone so not doing this on my own :x
Bump?
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Go to settings and check for an update. What we all recommend is that you send it to HTC, all untampered One Xs should still be in warranty, so send it to them, if it can't be fixed they'll send you a One X or a One X+, or sometimes they could send a HTC One if you're lucky :/
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humzaahmed155 said:
Go to settings and check for an update. What we all recommend is that you send it to HTC, all untampered One Xs should still be in warranty, so send it to them, if it can't be fixed they'll send you a One X or a One X+, or sometimes they could send a HTC One if you're lucky :/
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Nay i live in Pakistan :/ if this was in warranty even they wouldn't have accepted it :/ or requested a cost for it... Either way thanks for your reply... So doing an OTA update won't create problems on an S-OFFed device right?
WasifSal said:
Nay i live in Pakistan :/ if this was in warranty even they wouldn't have accepted it :/ or requested a cost for it... Either way thanks for your reply... So doing an OTA update won't create problems on an S-OFFed device right?
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OTA need relocked or locked device , stock recovery and stock ROM
and if you still have a problem with your g-sensor , check my signature , there is an alternative way to fix it
HTC Venom said:
OTA need relocked or locked device , stock recovery and stock ROM
and if you still have a problem with your g-sensor , check my signature , there is an alternative way to fix it
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bootloader doesn't need to be locked or relocked for ota, only stock rom, stock boot.img and stock recovery
nogotaclue said:
bootloader doesn't need to be locked or relocked for ota, only stock rom, stock boot.img and stock recovery
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Oh alright! Btw if i flash a recovery via fastboot, then i am able to flash (say) a custom ROM Sense 5, 4.2.2 right? Just asking for it i will update it by OTA (provided there isnt a custom recovery... Since i didnt check that) :/
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OTA need relocked or locked device , stock recovery and stock ROM
and if you still have a problem with your g-sensor , check my signature , there is an alternative way to fix it
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Oh i'll get right on it when i get my hands on the device can i request you to stay put to this thread? Cuz i will report back here
if you flash a custom recovery you can do anything you want, ie flash a rom, sense or no sense, or flash back to stock and because you are s-off you can even change your cid to install an update from a different region.
this can go on and on and people are starting to repeat themselves and you have had all the information you need to move forward. so what you need to do, as you say you cannot fix under warranty, is :- let the phone update via ota, this will update everything including the rom, the version of sense and the hboot. then once it is finished with all ota's available you can install a custom recovery( I recommend philz touch recovery or the latest twrp) and then you can flash all the rom's or mods you like.
and if you find you still have a problem with sensors check @HTC Venom signature for a possible solution
nogotaclue said:
if you flash a custom recovery you can do anything you want, ie flash a rom, sense or no sense, or flash back to stock and because you are s-off you can even change your cid to install an update from a different region.
this can go on and on and people are starting to repeat themselves and you have had all the information you need to move forward. so what you need to do, as you say you cannot fix under warranty, is :- let the phone update via ota, this will update everything including the rom, the version of sense and the hboot. then once it is finished with all ota's available you can install a custom recovery( I recommend philz touch recovery or the latest twrp) and then you can flash all the rom's or mods you like.
and if you find you still have a problem with sensors check @HTC Venom signature for a possible solution
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Woah thanks for that reply man! Keep in touch bro i'll update it with the details when my friend lends me his One X once again thanks!
same issue
WasifSal said:
Since i bought it second hand he told me "i gave you the phone when it was working. Even you checked it here in the shop. Not my fault.".... Thats the last time i ever buy a 2nd hand phone -.-
And he ain't wrong himself either... Anyways a helpful suggestion will be alot appreciated...
same thing happened to my one x also, bought it from olx, and it was new (somewhat)...g sensor not working...i did hard reset...and it started working, but again after few days its not working, and now i have done even factory reset, but not working
what should i do
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bilalzahid29 said:
WasifSal said:
Since i bought it second hand he told me "i gave you the phone when it was working. Even you checked it here in the shop. Not my fault.".... Thats the last time i ever buy a 2nd hand phone -.-
And he ain't wrong himself either... Anyways a helpful suggestion will be alot appreciated...
same thing happened to my one x also, bought it from olx, and it was new (somewhat)...g sensor not working...i did hard reset...and it started working, but again after few days its not working, and now i have done even factory reset, but not working
what should i do
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Try to do the hard reset after couple of days. Once you feel your device is warm enough. Chances to get them back gets better with time
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i got them back except for temperature sensor....althought i did this thing several times, but once it worked out...i restarted the phone by long pressing the power button, even after the TURN OFF menu appears...on the start screen pressed volume down button to go in safe mode, all sensors started working, then i restarted mobile to come in normal mode.
working fine uptil now, i dont have restarted or powered off after that. so dont know if they will keep working after restart or again same problem will occur
all the people having same problem, just keep on trying restarts, safe mode, factory reset etc etc most probably they will start working. its just hit and trial
A couple of months ago I asked if there was an upgrade path to the latest update for a non rooted completely stock Verizon HTC One. The phone belongs to my mom who uses it on Ultra Mobile. Is there anyway to upgrade it to Kitkat. Right not it's on 4.2 Jellybean.
Warbuff said:
A couple of months ago I asked if there was an upgrade path to the latest update for a non rooted completely stock Verizon HTC One. The phone belongs to my mom who uses it on Ultra Mobile. Is there anyway to upgrade it to Kitkat. Right not it's on 4.2 Jellybean.
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Sure there is. Manually download the otapkg.zip and copy it to the phone. Reboot into stock recovery and chose apply update from phone storage.
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Sure there is. Manually download the otapkg.zip and copy it to the phone. Reboot into stock recovery and chose apply update from phone storage.
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Trying to do that. When I boot into recovery I get unable to access sd card for about 5 times and then it finally boots into recovery. When attempting to select apply from phone storage it states invalid operation and reboots the phone. Any suggestions?
Warbuff said:
Trying to do that. When I boot into recovery I get unable to access sd card for about 5 times and then it finally boots into recovery. When attempting to select apply from phone storage it states invalid operation and reboots the phone. Any suggestions?
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Make sure fastboot is turned off, in the Rom settings before booting to recovery.
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Make sure fastboot is turned off, in the Rom settings before booting to recovery.
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Thanks for getting back to me quickly. Fastboot is turned off in power settings and the same issue arises.
Warbuff said:
Thanks for getting back to me quickly. Fastboot is turned off in power settings and the same issue arises.
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Well, this method used to work.
It may be that s-off is required to accomplish this now.
I can't really say for sure, as I haven't had a device that stayed s-on for more then a few days at most.
Wish I had a better answer for you.
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Well, this method used to work.
It may be that s-off is required to accomplish this now.
I can't really say for sure, as I haven't had a device that stayed s-on for more then a few days at most.
Wish I had a better answer for you.
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Thanks for trying anyways. Greatly appreciated. I guess my mom will stay on 4.2.2 for the foreseeable future.
Just updating for any future users who may come across the thread. The solution to my initial issue is as follows:
For those not on Verizon you can still update by using HTC sync. After installing HTC Sync and connecting your phone, it will prompt you for an available upgrade. Follow the onscreen instructions and the phone will be updated to whatever the latest update is.
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Just updating for any future users who may come across the thread. The solution to my initial issue is as follows:
For those not on Verizon you can still update by using HTC sync. After installing HTC Sync and connecting your phone, it will prompt you for an available upgrade. Follow the onscreen instructions and the phone will be updated to whatever the latest update is.
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As long as you are stock I might add. If it reads a custom Rom you won't get offered an update. And btw, what the app knows HTC knows ?
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As long as you are stock I might add. If it reads a custom Rom you won't get offered an update. And btw, what the app knows HTC knows ?
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So HTC knew I went from 4.x.x.x (while unlocked and s-off with root) down to 2.x.x.x to update to the newest through the app before going s-off and they took my phone to swap out. Cracked screen replacement. Sometimes they know but don't check.
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Uzephi said:
So HTC knew I went from 4.x.x.x (while unlocked and s-off with root) down to 2.x.x.x to update to the newest through the app before going s-off and they took my phone to swap out. Cracked screen replacement. Sometimes they know but don't check.
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Sorta depends on the case and who you get whether It pans out to be a problem. Just wanted to forewarn folks this app does check in
The fuu app does not.
Hello guys!
First and foremost, I'm new to the forum as well as an Android noob (switched from Iphone 5 half a year ago). I have never rooted my phone nor have I flashed a custom ROM before. I have a 32 GB HTC One M9 from Verizon on stock Lollipop Android, and it has been working perfectly until this morning. I woke up to my M9 stuck in a bootloop. It would boot to the HTC logo, stay there for about 10 sec, then go black and constantly restart again (even as I type this). I can access the bootloader, but it seems none of the options work for me! I can't boot to recovery mode or even power off my phone. It just constantly boots again by itself. I've emailed HTC support and hope to hear from them soon, but I figured why not ask a respected forum as well. I've read up on similar issues from other people, but it seems none of their solutions work for me as I cannot access recovery or even do a hard reset! Any help is appreciated! I want to be able to use my phone ASAP!
- John
Johnnyhoboy said:
Hello guys!
First and foremost, I'm new to the forum as well as an Android noob (switched from Iphone 5 half a year ago). I have never rooted my phone nor have I flashed a custom ROM before. I have a 32 GB HTC One M9 from Verizon on stock Lollipop Android, and it has been working perfectly until this morning. I woke up to my M9 stuck in a bootloop. It would boot to the HTC logo, stay there for about 10 sec, then go black and constantly restart again (even as I type this). I can access the bootloader, but it seems none of the options work for me! I can't boot to recovery mode or even power off my phone. It just constantly boots again by itself. I've emailed HTC support and hope to hear from them soon, but I figured why not ask a respected forum as well. I've read up on similar issues from other people, but it seems none of their solutions work for me as I cannot access recovery or even do a hard reset! Any help is appreciated! I want to be able to use my phone ASAP!
- John
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S-off or no?
andybones said:
S-off or no?
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My bootloader says S-ON. I have no idea what it means by the way, sorry I'm new to this.
Johnnyhoboy said:
My bootloader says S-ON. I have no idea what it means by the way, sorry I'm new to this.
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No worries my friend. Htc will be your best help since its not been rooted.
Best of luck.
An update for all those who might have the same problem. I've successfully contacted HTC live chat support and have found out that my device is defective. I have no idea what the cause might be, or if there is even a solution to fix it yourself. I will be receiving a replacement device in two days thanks to HTC's wonderful customer support and exchange program. Thanks to all who provided input!
Johnnyhoboy said:
An update for all those who might have the same problem. I've successfully contacted HTC live chat support and have found out that my device is defective. I have no idea what the cause might be, or if there is even a solution to fix it yourself. I will be receiving a replacement device in two days thanks to HTC's wonderful customer support and exchange program. Thanks to all who provided input!
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Then when you get it back. S-OFF and root the dang thing!
Make sure you check the replacement phone really well. HTC is likes to send out lemons as replacements. I went through 8 rezounds in 9 months.
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I'm having the same trouble and am aborad right now and really need to get my phone working as I won't be back stateside until spring. Is there anyway to download a rom or update to my sd card and boot from there? Soft. Official, Locked, S-ON from bootloader screen.
Carcuqua0079 said:
I'm having the same trouble and am aborad right now and really need to get my phone working as I won't be back stateside until spring. Is there anyway to download a rom or update to my sd card and boot from there? Soft. Official, Locked, S-ON from bootloader screen.
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RUU
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=65358513
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HTC One M9 Sprint, stuck in boot loop
I just checked the Dead NAND post in the FAQ... matches my issue too.
Q17: My phone is completely stock and started bootlooping during normal usage. Now I can only enter the Bootloader since I face booting errors as soon as I try to enter the Download Mode or the Stock Recovery. How can I fix this problem?
A: This seems to be another symptom of the NAND death (c.f. the black download mode error screen in Q8). So far, it's not fixable without HTC's help. In other words: You need to send your phone to HTC's repair service if you want to keep it.