I have serious problems with my phone that I could really use some help with as at the moment I'm completely screwed - I've already spent hours reading forums but have yet to find advice that will help. Here's whats happened:
I have an A8181 HTC Desire, and I took an OTA update yesterday that bricked my wifi. At this point I thought it would be easiest to root my phone, and after checking that my hboot version was 0.93, I read advice that said to downgrade this to 0.83, which I duly did.
Now, my phone is stuck in a bootloader loop - I get the 3 androids on skatebooards with FASTBOOT in red, and I can choose from:
BOOTLOADER
REBOOT
REBOOT BOOTLOADER
POWER DOWN
If I select bootloader I then get:
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
I can access recovery and apply update.zip roms successfully (I've only tried official HTC 2.2 roms as the phone isnt rooted), but after doing so it just goes back to the bootloader loop.
If I select FASTBOOT then I'm just back at the first screen.
I've tried clearing cache and factory reset aswell, but I still can't get past this 2 screen loop.
It's like the bootloader just can't load whatever rom is installed.
Because the phone isn't booting up, I can't use adb or any other pc tools as the device is not detected on my pc - although it does show up in device manager on windows.
I'm close to sending this back to try a warrantly claim, although I'm worried that by trying to fix this I may have invalidated this.
I'd really appreciate any help or advice as to how I can get out of this and get my stock 2.2 back.
Cheers
If your computer using windows, have you installed hboot drivers?
If you have those installed your pc should detect the phone.
unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install
You shouldn't have had to downgrade your bootloader. If you can, go back to the newer.
The wifi issue, was widespread on desires, I had it also after a "pushed" update from HTC (european model, unlocked). I downloaded a stock 2.29 froyo. Had to make a gold card also. Took several tries, wipe cache, but eventually successful.
Then, I rooted, and went to CyanogenMod7 rom with clockwork recovery.
PLEASE, HELP!!!
I HAD:
OXIGEN 2.1.6, AlphaRev Sense HBOOT S-OFF
after attempt to repair the speaker in service center of HTC, my Desire hangs on splash screen. (nothing was repaired, changed etc., but as far as I understand, they tried to flash something)
SO, NOW I HAVE:
Desire of the same phisical condition, but:
If normally to boot - I've seen only splash screen.
If to boot into bootloader - it's started, fastboot working, but option RECOVERY doesn't work - if to choose it, phone goes to reboot and hangs on splash screen again.
I tried to root the phone again, but step2 doesnt work, because "device not found" (although all the drivers are installed and are working normally)
After that 1st step of rooting, the normal boot goes directly to bootloader.
I tried to re-flash Recovery with fastboot-windows, but got the error:
FAILED (remote: siignature verify fail)
So, as far as I understand, phone not dead yet, but I can't call it alive as well.
PLEASE, help!
AndrewMe said:
PLEASE, HELP!!!
I HAD:
OXIGEN 2.1.6, AlphaRev Sense HBOOT S-OFF
after attempt to repair the speaker in service center of HTC, my Desire hangs on splash screen. (nothing was repaired, changed etc., but as far as I understand, they tried to flash something)
SO, NOW I HAVE:
Desire of the same phisical condition, but:
If normally to boot - I've seen only splash screen.
If to boot into bootloader - it's started, fastboot working, but option RECOVERY doesn't work - if to choose it, phone goes to reboot and hangs on splash screen again.
I tried to root the phone again, but step2 doesnt work, because "device not found" (although all the drivers are installed and are working normally)
After that 1st step of rooting, the normal boot goes directly to bootloader.
I tried to re-flash Recovery with fastboot-windows, but got the error:
FAILED (remote: siignature verify fail)
So, as far as I understand, phone not dead yet, but I can't call it alive as well.
PLEASE, help!
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My guess is that they've tried to install stock ROM and it failed because I suspect you have custom hboot partitions.
The safest way would be to bring your phone to stock and then try re-rooting, custom Hboot and Rom.
Good luck !
AndrewMe said:
PLEASE, HELP!!!
I HAD:
OXIGEN 2.1.6, AlphaRev Sense HBOOT S-OFF
after attempt to repair the speaker in service center of HTC, my Desire hangs on splash screen. (nothing was repaired, changed etc., but as far as I understand, they tried to flash something)
SO, NOW I HAVE:
Desire of the same phisical condition, but:
If normally to boot - I've seen only splash screen.
If to boot into bootloader - it's started, fastboot working, but option RECOVERY doesn't work - if to choose it, phone goes to reboot and hangs on splash screen again.
I tried to root the phone again, but step2 doesnt work, because "device not found" (although all the drivers are installed and are working normally)
After that 1st step of rooting, the normal boot goes directly to bootloader.
I tried to re-flash Recovery with fastboot-windows, but got the error:
FAILED (remote: siignature verify fail)
So, as far as I understand, phone not dead yet, but I can't call it alive as well.
PLEASE, help!
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Bring your phone back to stock rom:
1.) Create goldcard: http://android.modaco.com/content/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/
2.) Put this in your desire
3.) Download latest stock ruu: RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed.exe
4.) Boot your phone into fastboot mode and run exe on your computer
5.) If this does not work, extract pb99img from the ruu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9036922&postcount=2
6.) Put this on your goldcard and boot your desire into bootloader
7.) Follow the instructions
paul.c said:
My guess is that they've tried to install stock ROM and it failed because I suspect you have custom hboot partitions.
The safest way would be to bring your phone to stock and then try re-rooting, custom Hboot and Rom.
Good luck !
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Thank you for reply, I tried it as well - device not found...
MatDrOiD said:
Bring your phone back to stock rom:
1.) Create goldcard: http://android.modaco.com/content/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/
2.) Put this in your desire
3.) Download latest stock ruu: RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed.exe
4.) Boot your phone into fastboot mode and run exe on your computer
5.) If this does not work, extract pb99img from the ruu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9036922&postcount=2
6.) Put this on your goldcard and boot your desire into bootloader
7.) Follow the instructions
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Thanks for your reply, start to try the 2nd variant..
MatDrOiD said:
Bring your phone back to stock rom:
1.) Create goldcard: http://android.modaco.com/content/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/
2.) Put this in your desire
3.) Download latest stock ruu: RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed.exe
4.) Boot your phone into fastboot mode and run exe on your computer
5.) If this does not work, extract pb99img from the ruu:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9036922&postcount=2
6.) Put this on your goldcard and boot your desire into bootloader
7.) Follow the instructions
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It worked.. a bit by the other way - first placed stock hboot from AlphaRev's site, then booted into bootloader, then normal flashing of stock RUU went well.
Thanks once again!
It worked.. a bit by the other way - first placed stock hboot from AlphaRev's site, then booted into bootloader Can you explain please!! I am not as expert as you are...
it worked actually!! the phone's has been ROMed but I still have the same original problem!! it goes off by itself and the camera doesn't work??
Any Ideas??
HTC_DeSiRe_83 said:
it worked actually!! the phone's has been ROMed but I still have the same original problem!! it goes off by itself and the camera doesn't work??
Any Ideas??
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Sounds like an hardware issue. You are back on stock ruu, so you can give htc a ring.
Hello
This is my last ditch attempt to fix my HTC ONE X, before I resign and send it to HTC for a repair. The phone was rooted and locked to T-mobile UK when the update for 4.0.4 came through 2 days ago. I downloaded it OTA and installed the update. After the update had installed the phone was in a bootloop. It kept loading the home screen and rebooting.
I have tried the following with no success!
Initially couldn't get access to recovery, but when I reflashed recovery I have no access to the sd card. The drive shows up on my computer when connected via usb but it says there is no drive connected and all my files appeared to have been deleted, although the reset folders are visible! So can't transfer a custom ROM and flash.
I have reflashed a boot.img and now the ONE X doesn't even get to the home screen it just hangs at the htc splash screen.
I have also relocked the bootloader to flash a RUU. This hasn't worked either. It appears to be working and the phone screen turns black with an install icon, but the RUU stops after approx 1 min, says it's completed, but nothing has changed on the phone.
This has been a nightmare and am just about to package it up and send to HTC and accept any charges for rooting!
Please help!!!
Can you get the phone in hboot/fastboot ?
What do you see when you enter
Fastboot devices or adb devices ?
If it works unlock your bootloader again with the unlock token.google the exact fastboot command, don't know it for sure now i'm on my phone.
Reflash custom cwm recovery (5.8.0.4 if i'm guessing it right) you can mount sd card within recovery
From there flash a custom rom again.
Flash kernel from the rom and install it with a full wipe.
Think it's your best option as far as I can see now
If your bootloader is locked and you have a stock recovery you can not flash anything
Verstuurd van mijn HTC One X
Thank you for your reply.
I managed to finally get access to the SD card and transfer a custom ROM. Which I flashed and the phone is working again!!
Thank you for your help!! So relieved!
Hi everybody,
a few weeks ago, my HTC Desire HD under custom rom ( MIUI ) which was working just fine, decided to brutally reboot, and keep doing it again and again.
I checked the Bootloader. Got the classic unable to load PG58IMG.zip, then, going on recovery mod just makes the phone rebooting again and again, the fastboot is recognized by the computer, but not the sdcard.
I read some tutorials, and i used an official RUU, it worked, but put back my phone in S-ON mode.
So actually there is (are) the problem(s) :
Classic boot keeps rebooting ( green htc logo ).
I can go to the bootloader interface but Recovery makes my phone reboot again and again.
S-ON is back.
When i plug my phone fastboot is not recognized anymore ( since i used the ruu install ), and it doesnt mount my sdcard.
I thought using RUU Rom, which was an official one could be helpful, it seems it just turn the S-ON back and forbid every fastboot commands.
What can i do ?
graphomaniac said:
Hi everybody,
a few weeks ago, my HTC Desire HD under custom rom ( MIUI ) which was working just fine, decided to brutally reboot, and keep doing it again and again.
I checked the Bootloader. Got the classic unable to load PG58IMG.zip, then, going on recovery mod just makes the phone rebooting again and again, the fastboot is recognized by the computer, but not the sdcard.
I read some tutorials, and i used an official RUU, it worked, but put back my phone in S-ON mode.
So actually there is (are) the problem(s) :
Classic boot keeps rebooting ( green htc logo ).
I can go to the bootloader interface but Recovery makes my phone reboot again and again.
S-ON is back.
When i plug my phone fastboot is not recognized anymore ( since i used the ruu install ), and it doesnt mount my sdcard.
I thought using RUU Rom, which was an official one could be helpful, it seems it just turn the S-ON back and forbid every fastboot commands.
What can i do ?
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Do you have custom recovery with S-ON? Flashing a RUU from S-OFF shouldn't have reverted to S-ON...and doint it was a mistake...it is much harder to sort issues when you are S-ON
Try wiping cache and factory reset...
Does anyone else own the HTC Desire 820 MT (Desire 820 Mini) and successfully rooted? I have been trying to root this phone for several days and I cannot figure it out. Here are some of the things I've tried thus far:
Windroid Universal Android toolkit - It says it flashed TWRP successfully, but whenever I select HBoot > Recovery it just takes me back to select HBoot again. I can never see TWRP's recovery mode, so I can't click install for SU.
adb/SDK (fastboot flash recovery file.IMG AND fastboot boot File.IMG) - I tried to manually install TWRP, but it always comes back with fail. I successfully flashed CWM and philz_touch, but it also fails and shows a battery charging icon instead of going back to
I've tried installing GMS 安装器 to get the google apps at least and it also gives either an HBoot loop or battery charging icon (when flashed with CWM/philz).
did you unlock the bootloader?
weijianhui said:
did you unlock the bootloader?
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Yeah, it says unlocked in the bootloader