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I have searched for hours and give up finding a workingsolution to the problem.
Long story short - Installed the latest OTA update manually by bypassing signature verfication on a rooted Froyo phone (still not entire sure how I did this, but I'll get back to this later).
The phone currently does boot loops repeatably. I can enter Hboot and menus Fastboot, Recovery, Clear Storage and SIMlock.
Phone info:
Bravo PVT1 ship s-on
Hboot 0.93.0001
Microp 031d
Touch panel-synt0101
radio-5.11.05.27
aug 10 2010, 17:52:18
Rooted with unrevoked 3 (I think)...
I installed Andriod SDK and ADT plugin for Eclipse on my WinXP PC.
USB Connectivity
My USB connectivity have three running USB scenarios
1. Then boot looping the HDD Icon show up momentarily but am unable to access it. In control panel the HDD works fine. I assume the SD Card is dismounted.
2. In Hboot mode, only Unrevoked USB drivers would install for then connecting the phone with a USB cable to the computer.
3. In Fastboot mode, only Google USB drivers (from the SDK) worked.
Though, there should be connectivity then applying the "ADB shell" command it detects no device in either boot mode. Either does the RUU Toolkit or Unrevoke 3.21.
Signature verification failed
I have a micro SD adoptor, so I have tried various ROMs and run recovery mode attempting to flash the phone. Depending on which ROMs the signature verifications make different progress (0-20 %).
What is funny, is that what allowed me to install the OTA in the first place was toggle the verification off. But, I have no idea how I did this. I do not have an alternative recovery manager installed. Though, it seems something from deleted from the update due to the install being an OTA. And that there might have been an alternative recovery mode.
I have been unable to "recovery-windows.bat" trick as no USB connectivity!
The latest PB99IMG file is currupt as that would be my last attempt. If anyone have this working please send it my way. Also, I have downloaded a 168 MB version of this file but I do not know what to do with it!?
I hope someone finds this a challenge and can help out! I have almost given up...
Cheers
Do a search on here for how to apply the PB99IMG.
It is quite a common request and there are lots of posts telling you how to do it
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
mikep99 said:
Do a search on here for how to apply the PB99IMG.
It is quite a common request and there are lots of posts telling you how to do it
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Thanks for the heads up. I know this is a quite common post hence my frustration with nothing working.
I emphasized that the PB99IMG from the server is corrupt (10x download attempts) and if anyone could email a functional file?
Email a 168MB file?? Good luck with that one!!
Download this:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N03CIN0U
And then read the Word document I attached to this thread. It explains how to get the PB99IMG file from an RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10509780&postcount=102
The reason you can't 'turn off signature' is because the OTA has flashed the stock recovery back on. Yet another example of why you should NOT FLASH AN OTA ON A ROOTED PHONE!!
Hi,
on my desire I'm running Cyanogen Mod 7.10 with it's dedicated hboot partition table and hboot 0.93.1000.
So far everything went fine but yesterday the usb port screwed up. So I'm not able to charge the phone anymore nor establish a usb connection.
To send it back to htc I'd like to flash a stock t-mobile rom and remove the s-off and all the other thinks which might be suspicious.
As far as I read and understood, I need to
1. flash the Bravo Downgrader from Alpharev to recovery the original partition table. To do so I put this file on the sd card, named it PB99IMG.zip and pressed vol down and power. Then it tells me that the cid is incorrect?
- does anyone know why?
2. if this was successful I should install a stock rom. I downloaded RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.0 6.00.02_2_release_127570_signed.exe
which should be for entire Europe hopefully. But this is an exe file and if I extract it there's only a cab file which shows up and I don't know which one I am supposed to transform to a zip file. Or isn't this possible at all?
hope someone can bring light into my darkness of not getting it right.
greetz
macx
I don't know too much about this, as I am trying to stumble my way though it myself without bricking my HTC Desire. However, i do know that inside the CAB file you mention, there is a file called rom.zip. This file contains all the images you require to flash your device.
So after opening up the exe file (I refer to RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe which is what I am using) you get a folder (RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865). Inside this there is yet again another folder (Disk1). Inside this folder exists Data1.cab (archive) and inside Data1.cab (I used ScanZip to open it) there is rom.zip.
Check these links for more detailed instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575448 (looks slick)
http://lukasz.szmit.eu/2010/04/extracting-rom-files-from-htc-android.html
Like I said, I've very little idea about this and I'm still reading up, but I figured this information may help you. Best of luck, HTH.
The instructions from here worked flawlessly.
androidforums (DOT) com (FS) htc-desire (FS) 177907-froyo-2-09-405-8-update-windows-not-required (DOT) html
change (DOT) and (FS) to . and / respectively. I'm not allowed to post this many URLS incase I'm spamming. I followed this, and in 5 minutes I had my phone as it was when HTC sold me it.
Make sure you have a good amount of battery. Best of luck.
Here is "How to Extract the ROM from an RUU".
thanks for your replies. At the moment the battery is to weak to give it a try again.
But I'll follow these steps as soon as I found someone who can charge my battery in his phone. ^^
Greetz
macx
Hi again,
I got my battery charged now and was able to extract the rom.zip from the original ruu.
For those who are interested in how I did it. I simply started the ruu***.exe and search my profile folder for a rom.zip.
So far so good.
Then I rename it to PB99IMG.zip and start the bootloader by pressing vol down and power. It finds the zip file and starts loading it.
Then I get the message "Main version is older! Update fail!"
I'm stuck here, because I don't know what exactly this means. What is the main version? and what else can I try to get back to the factory defaults?
edit:
the first time I tried flashing RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_127570_signed
it loaded the zip file, then rebooted did the same loading procedure again and then the ""Main version is older! Update fail!" message came up.
If I try it again with now with the same file there is no reboot but the error messages pops up directly. And I realised
that I've got a new bootloader.
now it says:
Bravo PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.80.0000
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Mar 29 2010, 21:34:33
For me it looks like it flashed the other HBOOT but didn't flash the rom.
Do you guys have an idea?
Greetz
Macx
ok,
i keep on trying.
I also tried to flash RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe
first it didn't work because of CID incorrect error message.
After creating a goldcard and trying it again it worked and flashed the rom.
Now my phone runs this version just fine and I gave it a try again to flash the original T-Mobile. This is the lastest version available in the xda Wiki.
Same error again.
Main version is older! Update fail!
What I still do not understand, is what exactly is meant by main version. I got this
error even when there was no rom installed at all. So could it be possible that the rom version is meant by this message?
Even if so, do you know where I can get a T-Mobile version which is newer then the one I tried a million times?
Help is really really appreciated
Greetz
macx
Hi All
Sorry if this has been resolved before but I can't see the solution.
I have just got hold of an HTC Wildfire that's stuck on Fastboot:
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.80.007
MICROP-0622
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-3.35.15.31
Aug 9 2010,22:37:43
Lets assume its never been rooted - what are my options
Currently none of the buttons work in Fastboot.
When I hold the power and volume down it enters HBOOT but as before non of the buttons or touch sensor works, tho if I plug in the usb cable it changes to HBOOT USB PLUG.
Any ideas on how I can bring it back to life?
TiA
I.
I am definitely lost here. I have no idea what you mean by "Stuck at Fastboot". Fastboot is a special mode enabled when you S-OFF the device using AlphaRev / Revolutionary, which allows special Fastboot commands, previously only allowed on engineering sample devices and developer devices. AFAIK, there is no such thing as "Fastboot" on a never rooted HTC Wildfire.
Anyway, it seems everything is in order (Because, I dont know what happens when you are trying to turn on the phone normally). But, note that when in HBOOT mode, you have to wait a while for the phone to scan through the sdcard for PC49IMG files. Once the scan is over, only then you can navigate through it. Also, navigation is achieved using the side volume buttons, and, to select an entity, use the power button. No other button, and the touch will not respond in the HBOOT Mode, and it is normal.
Now, assuming your device is not booting, try installing the Stock ROM over it again, but since installing an RUU will not be possible since the device is not booting, you will have to extract the ROM.zip from one.
- Download the Froyo WWE 2.22.405.1 RUU from here - (It is an EXE File) - http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Buzz
- Extract the ROM.zip file from the RUU. Follow this method (Assuming you have a Windows PC) http://lukasz.szmit.eu/2010/04/extracting-rom-files-from-htc-android.html
- Once you have that file, rename it to PC49IMG.zip, place on your SDCard, then reboot in HBOOT mode. It will attempt to install the ROM itself. Remember again, only use the Power button to select stuff in HBOOT mode, and side volume keys to navigate.
Thanks for the reply: Sorry I failed to report that the device jumps straight to HBOOT from power on. Downloading the required files I'll do an update once the steps have been followed.
UPDATE:
Loading PC49IMG.zip
Checking PC49IMG.zip
CID incorrect!
Update FAIL!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
It's going to need a Goldcard in that case. Create one using this guide:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
Alternately, use this GUI App to that:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/308798-pc-application-goldcardtool/
Thanks but correct me if I am wrong but don't you need to have a working Wildfire to generate a Gold card? (debug mode on)
Got an interesting update,
As I'm getting CID error's I'm guessing its down to the phone being a branded model.
Looking at the Phone, I ruled out Orange and Virgin as they usually plaster their logo all over the the phone.
Did I few keyword searches with keywords from the Part number and other digits on the box.
It started to look like a H3G (Three) Phone.
Using the link above I downloaded:
RUU_Buzz_H3G_UK_1.16.771.2_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_131501_signed.exe (Eclair version)
Followed the steps and above and it gave me the following error:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
So success! (well sort off). does anyone have a H3G (Three) UK signed Froyo image (exe) RUU?
Thanks
I.
There is an OTA update.zip available for H3G UK. Look for this file on Shipped ROMs:
OTA_Buzz_Froyo_H3G_UK_2.33.771.1-1.26.771.1_release_163490jq8do89dc3y83p6w.zip
Now, I am not 100% certain on how to install this, since I personally have never tried it, but, try this procedure nevertheless.
- Download that file
- Rename to update.zip
- Then, place it on your SDCard
- Reboot in HBOOT mode
- Navigate to RECOVERY in HBOOT Mode, Press Power button. This will show you a red triangle with an exclamation mark
- Now, Press VOL UP + POWER simultaneously, this should take you to the Stock Recovery
- Here, select apply SD:update.zip. It will again automatically attempt to update the ROM.
Again thanks for your help... I'm so close
Remember none of the keys are responsive even waiting for the timeout of the loading.
Also using a different method I've think I've created a goldcard. (If it works I'll post how I did it.)
What do I do once I have a goldcard?
What file should I be looking to install?
A generic WWE one in that case, (Froyo WWE 2.22.405.1 as I linked earlier, or, Eclair 1.37.405.1, both available as EXE's)
Remember though, Goldcards are device specific. But, the defective keys are indeed a problem. In such a case, I guess the only method that remains is the one I posted in post #2
Good Luck
FECK!
So if my goldcard was working, using the extraction rom.zip process in Step 2 it would override the CID incorrect issue, am I correct?
Currently I am still getting the same error message...
Back to the drawing board...
Yes, that is about correct. Also, some sdcards do not like being made into goldcards, so, if possible, try with another. (If even after retrying, it doesn't work)
Well I'm one step closer...
Created a Goldcard and I was able to install the ROM.zip it reported that it worked, however when I powered the unit back on it went straight back for fastboot....
:/
Are you sure it's an undamaged phone? Now it seems that it's sort of damaged. (Board / button damage). The RUU flash should have solved any software issues, because, as you verified, it did flash successfully.
BTW, can you tell me which RUU you flashed, and what do you get as the first few lines of HBoot? (Which initially was Buzz PVT SHIP S-ON, HBOOT 0.80.0007... etc)?
Checked all the buttons - seem to be ok, I can hear the micro switches clicking:
It has been updated:
HBOOT-1.01.0001
MICROP-0622
RADIO-3.35.20.10
Downloading SUnAaBh v1.1 will see if that will work.
You can't flash Sunaabh / Other ROM's using this method. Official one's only. The buttons may click, but, if they are not doing what they are intended to do, it's obviously damaged,
Hmm, ok can I force a clockworkmod flash?
It's going to need the S-OFF exploit by Revolutionary to push Clockworkmod Recovery, which I guess needs USB Debugging on.
http://revolutionary.io/
Well
Volume down and power button works - otherwise it would not have gone into HBOOT and Volume up button works otherwise I would not have been able to start the flash.
Def a strange one...
See if you can do a "Clear Storage" in HBoot, although it's not going to help, it's worth a shot IMO.
BTW, doesn't the phone automatically enter in HBoot when you turn on just using the Power key?
First off, I know there are a lot of posts with this problem. Mine seems to be slightly different or I'm just stupid. (Probably the latter) Anyway, Desire HD stuck at hboot. S-OFF, cant get into recover either. SD card is blank. Here is what it says at the screen.
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85.0007
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
and a date.
Also, I usually pay people to root my phone but I cant do it this time around. I updated the ROM and now this. Please help! I can pay you if you can figure it out.
Thank you so much
Are there no options or text below the date? It should say "HBOOT" or "FASTBOOT" and present a small menu of coloured text options.
Also, what ROM did you update before this happened?
It would be good to know exactly what steps led to your problem before suggesting how to fix this. Try to give as much detail as you can.
It says Hboot. and yes, has the options below. The last update was for Cyanogen 7.0 but didnt like it. I went to go back and just recover the back up of what I had because I liked what was on there and yeah, didnt work out so well. Got to love your friends. lol
I have tried bortaks troubleshooting guide and flash a new recovery using android flasher but that doesnt seem to be working either. When I go to recovery, its just sticks me to the splash screen and wont do nothing.
Firstly, as long as you have a working bootloader, your phone isn't bricked and can be recovered.
Well it seems you are Radio S-Off (Ship S-Off), but you also need Eng S-Off to flash a recovery from the command line using fastboot.exe. I'm pretty sure danward's Android Flasher uses fastboot, so I'm not surprised it didn't work.
What to do next depends on whether you can get access to your sdcard from your PC. If you can - with a card reader in the PC, or another phone to put the card in and connect via USB - then go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Download the stock 1.32 PD98IMG.zip ROM from Section 1 and put it on the root of your SD card. Then put the card back in your DHD, and reboot into the bootloader.
It should recognise the PD98IMG.zip file and ask if you want to flash it, press Volume Up to confirm. This will put the stock 1.32.405.6 HTC ROM on your phone - this is an early shipped HTC firmware and it's the easiest version to root.
Edit: Note this file and the RUU below are for a Desire HD, and I don't think they will work on an Inspire - see later in the thread for some links to Inspire files.
Once it's flashed, it will replace everything - ROM, Recovery, radio - with the stock versions so you'll need to use the hack kit again, but you should still have Radio S-Off. Also remove the PD98IMG.zip file from your SD card when done, otherwise each time you go into the bootloader it will ask if you want to flash it.
If for any reason you can't get the PD98IMG.zip onto your SD card, you could try running an RUU (Rom Update Utility), this is the official HTC firmware in an EXE file you run from your PC. Plug your phone in via the USB cable and run the RUU file. You can find them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19101263#post19101263
The 1.32 version isn't there, so I would go for the next oldest WWE version (WWE = world wide edition, i.e. not carrier-branded)
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.exe
If that runs, it will do the same as the PD98IMG.zip, i.e. put your phone back to stock HTC firmware, but once again you will retain Radio S-Off.
I don't know much about the Ace Hack Kit as I rooted my phone before it came out, but I'm pretty sure that it will root either of those two versions of the stock firmware just fine. Good luck!
I downloaded it 3 times from 2 different sources, put it on my sd card, still nothing. Am I doing anything wrong?
Is you USB cable still connected? If it is, the bootloader will go into FASTBOOT mode, and you need to be in HBOOT mode. What does it say under the date, fastboot or hboot?
If it says fastboot, just pull the USB cable out and reboot the phone.
Otherwise I'm not sure why it's not working.
I tried both ways. hboot and fast boot. All you need to do is start the phone up on h boot right? It runs through those codes looking for it and says not found on all 4 of them.
Uonites said:
I tried both ways. hboot and fast boot. All you need to do is start the phone up on h boot right? It runs through those codes looking for it and says not found on all 4 of them.
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This is probably a stupid question, but it is definitely a Desire HD, right?
What file names does it say it's looking for when it runs through the codes, does it definitely say PD98DIAG and PD98IMG?
Maybe try the RUU method instead?
Inspire from ATT, same thing right? Its says
sd checking....
loading....[PD98DIAG.zip]
No Image
Loading....[PD98DIAG.nbh]
No Image or Wrong Image
Loading....[PD98img.zip]
No Image
Loading......[PD98img.nbh]
No Image or wrong image.
I would try the other method but I cant find android 1.0 usb driver that it apparently needs. It will still flash though for some reason. What do you think?
The file is definitely called PD98IMG.zip and is on the root of your sd card?
Edit: Any drivers should be installed when you install HTC Sync on your PC, if you haven't done this already get it here:
http://www.htc.com/www/help/
PD98IMG is the file name and its a compressed file so that would make .zip. correct? I have nothing else on the sd card, just that.
Hmm, do you know how to turn on filename extensions in Windows?
For Win7, go to My Computer, Organize menu, then Folder & Search Options. Click on to the View tab and un-tick "Hide extensions for known file types".
Then check the filename again and make sure it ends .zip, and not .rar or something else. Some browsers can change the file name when downloading zip files.
Weird, though. I've just tried a PD98IMG.zip on my phone to check my instructions and it should be okay. I'm not so familiar with the Inspire, but if it's looking for a PD98IMG.zip you should be fine. I think the main difference is in sound files, but the ROMs are otherwise the same.
I checked it. Yes, it is named exactly that. I wonder why it wont run?
I think it's because it's an Inspire. Inside the PD98IMG.zip is a file called android-info.txt, and the first line of that is
Code:
modelid: PD9810000
The model ID for the Inspire is (I think) PD9812000. So it's not recognising the zip as valid.
You'll need a PD98IMG.zip specifically for an Inspire. Maybe check the Inspire forums? Although the phones are very similar they're not 100% the same, and folks there might know which file you need, or where to find the right RUU. Sorry, I didn't realise the PD98IMG file would need to be different.
You might just be able to replace the android-info.txt file inside the zip with one from an Inspire, not sure if that would work though.
Edit: Also, for the RUU you probably need the US-specific file, which is RUU_Ace_Cingular_US_1.80.502.3_Radio_12.39.60.19_26.06.04.14
Edit2: Found this PD98IMG.zip which is for an Inspire, it's the same 1.80.502.3 version mentioned above.
http://www.multiupload.com/JELMZNSKDF
I think I found the file for the Inspire. I'm going to try that next. As far as that last post, That is way over my head, lol.
Good luck! The file linked above at the multiupload address is definitely an Inspire version, so try that if the one you found doesn't work. I'm off now but will check this thread again in the morning just in case.
Thank you so much for your help. I'll post and tell you what happened
Happened to me once, if push comes to shove down load stock Rom from dev section. It is an .exe file that will restore your DHD back to stock from h-boot u will have to root your phone again though ! Good luck
Sent from my Desire HD RCMix 4.0
Hello,
I am no expert but i usually fix problems, however this one keeps puzzling me for a long time now.
I own a wildfire, not modded, not modified in any way. One day I open a qr code app, it decides to freeze, so i reboot. (i think i had to remove the battery) It takes about 15min to boot, doesn't respond to any input and then reboots and the cycle continues.
I have looked into several solutions for the problem, but all require me to turn S-off. But to do that I need to turn on usb-debug, but to do that I need a bootable image!!!!
At first i wanted to mod, tried revolutionary to turn off S, but doesn't work because i can't turn on usb-debug.
Then i wanted to turn off S the HTC way, where they send me the code needed to unlock it, but it said i had to first update the RUU and guess what:
"To install the RUU, simply follow these instructions: On your phone, enable USB debugging. (..)"
I do not understand what i should choose from the RUU download page, but if it helps i am from Italy. I tried the program and this is the output:
C:\Users\*user*>fastboot oem get_identifier_token
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
I did all possible options the bootloader gives me: deleted all user data (losing most of my stuff i guess), I tried recovery too but it doesn't like the image. (which i have not touched or modified in any way)
specs:
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT - 1 . 01 . 0001
MICROP - 0622
TOUCH PANEL - ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO - 3 . 35 . 20 . 10
Nov 17 2010 , 12:08:53
stormsight said:
Hello,
I am no expert but i usually fix problems, however this one keeps puzzling me for a long time now.
I own a wildfire, not modded, not modified in any way. One day I open a qr code app, it decides to freeze, so i reboot. (i think i had to remove the battery) It takes about 15min to boot, doesn't respond to any input and then reboots and the cycle continues.
I have looked into several solutions for the problem, but all require me to turn S-off. But to do that I need to turn on usb-debug, but to do that I need a bootable image!!!!
At first i wanted to mod, tried revolutionary to turn off S, but doesn't work because i can't turn on usb-debug.
Then i wanted to turn off S the HTC way, where they send me the code needed to unlock it, but it said i had to first update the RUU and guess what:
"To install the RUU, simply follow these instructions: On your phone, enable USB debugging. (..)"
I do not understand what i should choose from the RUU download page, but if it helps i am from Italy. I tried the program and this is the output:
C:\Users\*user*>fastboot oem get_identifier_token
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
I did all possible options the bootloader gives me: deleted all user data (losing most of my stuff i guess), I tried recovery too but it doesn't like the image. (which i have not touched or modified in any way)
specs:
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT - 1 . 01 . 0001
MICROP - 0622
TOUCH PANEL - ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO - 3 . 35 . 20 . 10
Nov 17 2010 , 12:08:53
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Hmmm. First off, have you tried to factory reset from recovery? If you boot into the recovery and then hold both volume buttons and power a usable menu should appear. Factory reset from there and reboot. See if that helps.
If not we turn our attention to your hboot. The error is because it is not updated enough to have that command. So we have two choices here. You can either upgrade the hboot, unlock your bootloader via htcdev and flash a custom rom. Or you could create a Goldcard, flash a ruu that has the same hboot as the one you have. This should fix your rom and enable the phone to boot again.
In any event you will need to extract the rom.zip from whichever ruu you choose. To do that have a quick google search for a guide but its easy enough. After that rename the rom.zip to PC49img.zip and place it onto your sdcard, boot into hboot and allow it to flash it. The golcard process should be covered in one of my downgrade threads or one of the others from this forum.
Post back here if your having and trouble or need a hand
heavy_metal_man said:
Hmmm. First off, have you tried to factory reset from recovery? If you boot into the recovery and then hold both volume buttons and power a usable menu should appear. Factory reset from there and reboot. See if that helps.
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Yes, i forgot to mention: i have tried all options in the recovery (red triangle thing) too (clear cache, factory reset) nothing worked, it says: E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
heavy_metal_man said:
You can upgrade the hboot, unlock your bootloader via htcdev and flash a custom rom.
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To do this, i would need usb-debug enabled, so I think i cannot, but if there is a way please tell me!
heavy_metal_man said:
Or you could create a Goldcard
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To do this i will need a micro-sd adapter to put my card into my computer, i will find one and try it out.
I also read that i need the correct RUU for my carrier. I am not understanding very well what i'm doing, also no idea what a RUU is or where to get the appropriate one for my Hboot and carrier, any advice ?
stormsight said:
Yes, i forgot to mention: i have tried all options in the recovery (red triangle thing) too (clear cache, factory reset) nothing worked, it says: E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
To do this, i would need usb-debug enabled, so I think i cannot, but if there is a way please tell me!
To do this i will need a micro-sd adapter to put my card into my computer, i will find one and try it out.
I also read that i need the correct RUU for my carrier. I am not understanding very well what i'm doing, also no idea what a RUU is or where to get the appropriate one for my Hboot and carrier, any advice ?
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All usb debugging is for is so that adb can reboot the device to hboot. If you google for how to extract the rom.zip from the ruu and then put it on the sdcard (after renaming it to PC49IMG.zip) and boot to hboot it is the same thing. Just without usb debugging needed.
You will need a micro sdcard adapter pal.
alright, after using the HTC dev method, i unlocked the phone, it still says S-ON but *** UNLOCKED *** on top, the HBOOT is now 1.02.000
after that i obtained the ClockWorkMod recovery img (i used version 5.0.2.0) and did in the terminal:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-buzz.img
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alright, after using the HTC dev method, i unlocked the phone, it still says S-ON but *** UNLOCKED *** on top, the HBOOT is now 1.02.000
after that i obtained the ClockWorkMod recovery img (i used version 5.0.2.0) and did in the terminal:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-buzz.img
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good stuff pal.
when you are in clockworkmod recovery the controls are different. use the trackball to scroll and select. power button is now the back button.
I would recommend this custom rom as it is stable and has a stock vibe to it. just follow its install instructions and you should be good to go
Thanks, after many trial and error i ended up asking my hacker friend and managed to install cyanide mod.
However the same problem which i originally had persists ( it is very slow to boot (when it boots) and it doesn't react to any input, at this point it must be a hardware problem. This makes me very sad, i thought i saved it..
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Thanks, after many trial and error i ended up asking my hacker friend and managed to install cyanide mod.
However the same problem which i originally had persists ( it is very slow to boot (when it boots) and it doesn't react to any input, at this point it must be a hardware problem. This makes me very sad, i thought i saved it..
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That suck man.
Hmmm. Slow boot times are normal on this phone to a certain degree. Usually 20secs to 3 minutes at first boot aftet rom flash.
Once the phone has booted up does the trackball still work? Could just be a damaged digitizer. They are fairly cheap these days. Look here http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/281644653982 and here http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/281644653982 fairly straight forward to install, but you could buy a used version of the phone for £30 minimum so its up to you
Edit: although, on reflection 15 boot time and constant reboots are not a good sign. I was hoping it was a software issue. If the trackball is functional you could go into settings, enable usb debugging and then get a logcat. That would at least give us somewhere to work from :-/
the trackball is functional because i can use it in clockwork recovery! but the phone doesn't react to it after boot, it's like it's stuck, i don't think the issue is the touchscreen, it used to work fine, it must be something else.
boot time is about 5-6minutes now, but after that it's like frozen, and after a couple more minutes it reboots. A big improvement, now the bootloop period is at least 70% shorter! xD
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the trackball is functional because i can use it in clockwork recovery! but the phone doesn't react to it after boot, it's like it's stuck, i don't think the issue is the touchscreen, it used to work fine, it must be something else.
boot time is about 5-6minutes now, but after that it's like frozen, and after a couple more minutes it reboots. A big improvement, now the bootloop period is at least 70% shorter! xD
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Lol! Well at least thats a plus :-/ theres not much else we can do here. We could try to enable usb debugging fron within clockworkmod by editing the build.prop and see if we can get a logcat but if the phones just locking up we might not even get one :-/