Hello evrybody,
Let me explain you the problem
Current configuration: HTC Desire (Bravo) PVT1 (ship s-on)
Baseband/Radio 32.54.00.32U_5.14.05.17
Rooted with unrEVOked v3
ROM LeeDroid v2.4.1
HBOOT v0.80.0000
I tryed to s-off my phone with AlphaRev v1.8 using VirtualBox v4.0.6 (with usb 2.0 support add-on installed) under Windows 7 Pro x86 with SP1.
For some (unknown to me) reasons it didn't worked for me....
Current situation:
- Impossible to boot the OS - blank htc screen
- In Bootloader menu ("Power"+"Volume down") when trying to enter Clockwork Recovery Mod sometimes phone rebooting 4 times and sometimes it make 7 fast vibrations but anyways dropes me to blank htc screen...
- While I'm in Bootloader and connected through USB to PC, I can see that in Device Manager - Android Phone - Bootloader Interface detected (drivers OK)
Please help me.....
Did you ask on the alpha rev irc channel?
Since your phone is still able to start the bootloader, you should be able to get it back up running using fastboot.
Step1: Download some stuff.
- An image of your favorite recovery tool. I'm using clockworkmod recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1039954&highlight=clockworkmod
You want the .img file.
- The Android SDK. Use Google =)
Step2:
Start the SDK Manager and download the SDK Tools and SDK Platform Tools. You now should have a "fastboot.exe" in the "tools"-folder.
Step3:
Connect your phone via usb, boot up the bootloader, and enter fastboot mode.
Step4:
Open a command line window using shift+right click in the folder where fastboot is. Launch "fastboot.exe devices". This should list your device. If not, Download the USB Driver Package using the SDK Manager and install the fastboot drivers. Windows might start whining about not being able to find the driver, but its definitely there. If fastboot.exe fails to start, you might need to copy it to the platform-tools folder and/or run cmd.exe using administrator privileges.
Step5:
Copy your recovery image to where fastboot.exe is and execute "fastboot.exe flash recovery <yourrecoveryimage>"
Further Steps:
You should now be able to boot into recovery and install roms.
You can also try to flash hboot using fastboot. If this fails, you got a handy $400 mirror to put in your pocket. You've been warned
Download a suitable image from alpharev (i think you want to go with the stock s-off hboot - that one with 250MB system) and flash it using "fastboot.exe flash hboot <hbootimage>" like described above.
Hope that helps.
godutch said:
Did you ask on the alpha rev irc channel?
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Thank you for you advice!
Yes, they provided me a huge support and despite my desperate case I will probably solve my problem very soon ----> GOLDCARD
I tryed to get back to original stock rom with a zip file but failed because didn't found my rom zip on google (ver.1.22.73.1)
when tryin to s-off use cyanogenmod 7 rom to s-off thats wat i was told and worked a charm
rearwheeldriver said:
Since your phone is still able to start the bootloader, you should be able to get it back up running using fastboot.
Step1: Download some stuff.
- An image of your favorite recovery tool. I'm using clockworkmod recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1039954&highlight=clockworkmod
You want the .img file.
- The Android SDK. Use Google =)
Step2:
Start the SDK Manager and download the SDK Tools and SDK Platform Tools. You now should have a "fastboot.exe" in the "tools"-folder.
Step3:
Connect your phone via usb, boot up the bootloader, and enter fastboot mode.
Step4:
Open a command line window using shift+right click in the folder where fastboot is. Launch "fastboot.exe devices". This should list your device. If not, Download the USB Driver Package using the SDK Manager and install the fastboot drivers. Windows might start whining about not being able to find the driver, but its definitely there. If fastboot.exe fails to start, you might need to copy it to the platform-tools folder and/or run cmd.exe using administrator privileges.
Step5:
Copy your recovery image to where fastboot.exe is and execute "fastboot.exe flash recovery <yourrecoveryimage>"
Further Steps:
You should now be able to boot into recovery and install roms.
You can also try to flash hboot using fastboot. If this fails, you got a handy $400 mirror to put in your pocket. You've been warned
Download a suitable image from alpharev (i think you want to go with the stock s-off hboot - that one with 250MB system) and flash it using "fastboot.exe flash hboot <hbootimage>" like described above.
Hope that helps.
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Thank you for this solution it could resolve my problem but I can't push .img files to my phone through fastboot because my device still S-ON...
daddyspud said:
when tryin to s-off use cyanogenmod 7 rom to s-off thats wat i was told and worked a charm
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Ok. So I will try install cyanogen after rooting my phone. And then try s-off.
Thank you
Use Cd method, it's the better method
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SOLVED!
---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1087164
Hi, I have HTC Vision and recovery ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.1.0 and want to flash a new recovery (4ext). Device isn't recognized by fastboot, but it is recognized by adb. I have Windows 8 and tried to install tons of drivers, but nothing helped. Could you recommend to me which drivers i should install (it doesnt matter if linux, mac or windows) or recommend to me another way how to install new recovery?
Are you in bootloader mode when using fastboot? Here you will find lots of info on fastboot and the vision in general
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348266
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GSarge said:
Hi, I have HTC Vision and recovery ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.1.0 and want to flash a new recovery (4ext). Device isn't recognized by fastboot, but it is recognized by adb. I have Windows 8 and tried to install tons of drivers, but nothing helped. Could you recommend to me which drivers i should install (it doesnt matter if linux, mac or windows) or recommend to me another way how to install new recovery?
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I have also experienced problems with Windows 8 and Android Drivers. If you work on Linux you shouldn't need any drivers.
For Windows 7 just install HTC Sync from Website and you should be fine (http://www.htc.com/de/support/content.aspx?id=6223).
If you have S-OFF you can install 4EXT with the APK (does not work with S-ON), this link gets you the App http://www.4ext.net/get.php?apk.
Hi there,
First I have installed CWM with the method I had to use the codes "adb reboot bootloader"... and so on and It worked perfectly.
I wanted to install the Envi ROM and on the tutorial there was said I first should install the Base ROM and then after restarting I should install the Envi ROM. After installing the Base ROM my CWM was gone. Now I can't install it anymore. I tried the following install methods:
-The one I've mentioned already <- Doesnt work because my PC says it does not know the command abd
-The install.bat method <- Does not work because my phone does not get recognized, despite I have all the drivers installed.
-The RecoverX method <- Does not work because my phone does not get recognized, despite I have all the drivers installed.
-The RecoverX app <- The says that installing CWM worked normally, but still I have no CWM
-The install.bat method directly on my phone <- SManager does not run the .bat even I ran it with the proper rights and adjustments
domiankrey said:
Hi there,
First I have installed CWM with the method I had to use the codes "adb reboot bootloader"... and so on and It worked perfectly.
.....
-The one I've mentioned already <- Doesnt work because my PC says it does not know the command abd
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Did You try flashing a kernel with pre installed recovery? You can flash it using fastboot directly or flashtool.
Also, the command is adb, not "abd". Plus if windows doesn't recognize adb command, then the adb.exe is not in the folder from where You are running the command prompt from.
Mirhawk said:
Did You try flashing a kernel with pre installed recovery? You can flash it using fastboot directly or flashtool.
Also, the command is adb, not "abd". Plus if windows doesn't recognize adb command, then the adb.exe is not in the folder from where You are running the command prompt from.
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How can I flash a Kernel with a pre Installed Recovery
Where do I get the adb.exe?
domiankrey said:
How can I flash a Kernel with a pre Installed Recovery
Where do I get the adb.exe?
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You can install the DoomKernel, it has pre installed recovery. You can flash it via flashtool fastboot. But do note, You have to be on stock ROM.
adb.exe is usually in the flashing files.
Mirhawk said:
You can install the DoomKernel, it has pre installed recovery. You can flash it via flashtool fastboot. But do note, You have to be on stock ROM.
adb.exe is usually in the flashing files.
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I have my phone connected in fastboot mode and the fastboot.exe and the kernel are in the same directory.
When I type: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf it only says "waiting for device"...
domiankrey said:
I have my phone connected in fastboot mode and the fastboot.exe and the kernel are in the same directory.
When I type: fastboot flash boot kernel.elf it only says "waiting for device"...
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To connect Your phone in fastboot, You have to switch off Your phone. Then press & hold volume up and then connect the phone to Your PC.
Mirhawk said:
To connect Your phone in fastboot, You have to switch off Your phone. Then press & hold volume up and then connect the phone to Your PC.
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I know that and I did that, but still my device cannot be detected.
I started Ubuntu (Live CD) installed adb und fastboot and tried it there... same result?
Is something wrong is my phone?
I don't think the drivers have been installed properly. Install fastboot and flash mode drivers from flashtool, it has drivers in it's folder. Else if even that doesn't work, install "Sony Update Service", and it will install required drivers.
Edit: I'm giving You instructions for Windows, are You using Ubuntu or was that just a trial?
Mirhawk said:
I don't think the drivers have been installed properly. Install fastboot and flash mode drivers from flashtool, it has drivers in it's folder. Else if even that doesn't work, install "Sony Update Service", and it will install required drivers.
Edit: I'm giving You instructions for Windows, are You using Ubuntu or was that just a trial?
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I am using Windows. I installed from flashtool and I did not work, I am gonna try Sony Update Service now.
I tried Ubuntu because somebody said me that Ubuntu will detect all the drivers automaticly and there would be no detection problem...
Edit: After INSTALLING Update Service, I still get the same Message "Device not found" Should I run my phone through update Service too?
Why did it not work on my phone with smanager?
domiankrey said:
I am using Windows. I installed from flash tool and I did not work, I am gonna try Sony Update Service now.
I tried Ubuntu because somebody said me that Ubuntu will detect all the drivers automatically and there would be no detection problem...
Edit: After INSTALLING Update Service, I still get the same Message "Device not found" Should I run my phone through update Service too?
Why did it not work on my phone with s manager?
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I suppose your phone is Xperia S.
If you have unlocked the boot loader , then Sony Official Softwares wont work. If your boot loader is still locked and this error is occurring then its mistake from your side.
I guess by Base ROM you meant official ROM. So if you were on official ROM, did you check for Root Privileges, Busy Box is installed etc ??
Im using Xperia Ion so the steps might be different but results all are same.
Try different methods, it will work.
Captain Droid said:
I suppose your phone is Xperia S.
If you have unlocked the boot loader , then Sony Official Softwares wont work. If your boot loader is still locked and this error is occurring then its mistake from your side.
I guess by Base ROM you meant official ROM. So if you were on official ROM, did you check for Root Privileges, Busy Box is installed etc ??
Im using Xperia Ion so the steps might be different but results all are same.
Try different methods, it will work.
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By Base Rom I mean the following; I wanted to use the Envi Rom and for this Rom a Base Rom should be installed first.
I have unlocked Bootloader. Busybox is installed and Root Priviliges are given. Before installing the Base ROM I used the APP "Smanager" and I ran the install.sh with the app and then the CWM was there. But now that doesnt work anymore and DeliverX does also not work.
And all methods which require connection to PC won't work because those methods say my device is not detected or connected. I installed CWM on my phone and on other phones several times and never I had thode problems...
domiankrey said:
... After INSTALLING Update Service, I still get the same Message "Device not found" Should I run my phone through update Service too?...
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Do one thing, check Your Device Manager. Disconnect Your phone, Open Device Manager, then connect Your phone again. See if the Device Manager gets refreshed. If it does, Your device is being connected to the PC. Then check for Xperia S or anything related to Sony under "Other Devices" or other similar areas. Then right click on it to install drivers.
Mirhawk said:
Do one thing, check Your Device Manager. Disconnect Your phone, Open Device Manager, then connect Your phone again. See if the Device Manager gets refreshed. If it does, Your device is being connected to the PC. Then check for Xperia S or anything related to Sony under "Other Devices" or other similar areas. Then right click on it to install drivers.
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I just did that.
My phone is getting showed under "Tragbare Geräte" which means portable devices. When I right click on it says:
-Update drivers
-Deactivate
-Uninstall
-Looking for changed hardware
-Properties
If I click on Update drivers the message shows, that the best driver is already installed.
domiankrey said:
I just did that.
My phone is getting showed under "Tragbare Geräte" which means portable devices. When I right click on it says:
-Update drivers
-Deactivate
-Uninstall
-Looking for changed hardware
-Properties
If I click on Update drivers the message shows, that the best driver is already installed.
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There should be a device like the highlighted one in attachment.
Mirhawk said:
There should be a device like the highlighted one in attachment.
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This is how it looks on my PC.
Since (I was told in an other Android Forum it is like this) that on Ubuntu, Ubuntu recognizes my phone automaticly and still I installed the drivers there and it didnt not work and since neither RecoverX on my phone nor smanager on my phone dit install CWM I think the problem is my phone not the PC...
domiankrey said:
This is how it looks on my PC.
Since (I was told in an other Android Forum it is like this) that on Ubuntu, Ubuntu recognizes my phone automaticly and still I installed the drivers there and it didnt not work and since neither RecoverX on my phone nor smanager on my phone dit install CWM I think the problem is my phone not the PC...
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Could You translate what the yellow mark text is? I think the device is recognized wrongly or wrong drivers were installed for it. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Ubuntu.
Mirhawk said:
Could You translate what the yellow mark text is? I think the device is recognized wrongly or wrong drivers were installed for it. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Ubuntu.
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What do you mean with yellowk mark text? I see no yellow text...
If you mean the 3 devices which have a yellow sign:
- Ethernet Controller should be clear.
- Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-inferface - I do not know what that is.
- Basissystemgerät - means somehting like basic system device
With other ROMS I was able to install a CWM from my phone (with the deliverx app or a script manager app), but for this rom this doesnt work anymore.
So is there a way to install an other ROM without CWM (and when I have this ROM I would try if installing CWM directly with an app works again)?
domiankrey said:
With other ROMS I was able to install a CWM from my phone (with the deliverx app or a script manager app), but for this rom this doesnt work anymore.
So is there a way to install an other ROM without CWM (and when I have this ROM I would try if installing CWM directly with an app works again)?
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Unfortunately Your device is not being detected as an adb device. The problem would be solved if somehow it is detected in adb or if You are able to install recovery from cell. I will try to check out more. Say, did You try the goo manager app, twrp manager or rom maanager to install recovery?
Mirhawk said:
Unfortunately Your device is not being detected as an adb device. The problem would be solved if somehow it is detected in adb or if You are able to install recovery from cell. I will try to check out more. Say, did You try the goo manager app, twrp manager or rom maanager to install recovery?
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I will Try Goo and TWRPG Manager. Rom Manager does not work with Xperia S I already tried it.
EDIT:
1. Goo Manager does not work. I installed the Open Recovery.img and then I tried to install the ROM (eXistenZ V2 Black) but it only restarts my phone <- Does not work
2. TWRPG Manager does not even the TWRPG Recovery.
3. Previously I used this App to install CWM and it worked. Now I used the App and the App said installed CWM worked but There is no CWM on my phone (or it can't get started neither manually by pressing up nor automatically with an App which reboots me into CWM). <-Does no work.
4. On other time I used this App to run the cwm-install.ch on my phone. It worked and CWM was on my phone. Now the script does not run and therefore CWM also cannot be installed with this method. <- Does not work.
5. After all that, today I tried to install an official Rom with Sony PC Companion (and then starting from 0 with an other ROM, to try all the other stuff again) but It says I cannot install the official ROM Update. because, I do not have the official ROM installed, <- Does not work
I dont know what to do anymore.
My ultimate purpose is to root my HTC Desire HD. To be able to do it, i need to extract the token for HTCDEV method via fastboot. It seems like the windows 8.1 drivers are not compatible with fastboot for my mobile. I've tried updating various drivers from device manager but nothing has worked till now. Can anyone help me with this fastboot issue?
asim.sidz said:
My ultimate purpose is to root my HTC Desire HD. To be able to do it, i need to extract the token for HTCDEV method via fastboot. It seems like the windows 8.1 drivers are not compatible with fastboot for my mobile. I've tried updating various drivers from device manager but nothing has worked till now. Can anyone help me with this fastboot issue?
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adb/fastboot on Windows 8: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232799
How to Install Unsigned Drivers in Windows 8 or 8.1: http://www.isunshare.com/windows-8/install-unsigned-driver-in-windows-8-8.1-computer.html
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Stephen
Updated to May via OTA sideload. Now trying to flash the patched boot all I get is "waiting on device". Please no simple answers like reboot or try new cable. Been there,,, Windows 11.
Make sure your adb binaries are up to date. Download the latest tools from the sdk and try again.
Solved it. Had to follow the bellow guide.
How to Install Fastboot Drivers in Windows 11
In this comprehensive tutorial, we will show you the detailed steps to install the Fastboot Drivers onto your Windows 11 PC
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