I ran the hboot.zip file (jcase & drewrobinso). The flash worked (kinda) as I do have s-off hboot -1.49.2000, but the fastboot menu is still locked? I sure would appreciate some help... When I am in the fastboot menu, my only choice is using the volume rocker to access the recovery menu.
Thanks
What do you mean its locked? No extra options become available when you have an unlocked bootloader. And how did the flash "kinda" work?
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Irieone said:
I ran the hboot.zip file (jcase & drewrobinso). The flash worked (kinda) as I do have s-off hboot -1.49.2000, but the fastboot menu is still locked? I sure would appreciate some help... When I am in the fastboot menu, my only choice is using the volume rocker to access the recovery menu.
Thanks
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that sounds about right. if you have the pbooimg file on your sd card, the only other option would be to load that.
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What do you mean its locked? No extra options become available when you have an unlocked bootloader. And how did the flash "kinda" work?
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that is exactly what i mean. fastboot is highlighted in red. is there not a fastboot menu of some sort?
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that sounds about right. if you have the pbooimg file on your sd card, the only other option would be to load that.
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that is what is missing.... ty
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Irieone said:
that is exactly what i mean. fastboot is highlighted in red. is there not a fastboot menu of some sort?
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To my knowledge, there is no special menu.
OTOH, you do have a whole new world of possibilities available to you by using the "fastboot" command on a PC. Since the security mode of the bootloader is now "S-OFF", no security checks are performed by the phone on any of the fastboot commands.
In particular, you can erase partitions, flash them, boot images without flashing them to the phone, and even replace the bootloader with a different bootloader (dunno why you would want to do that unless you were returning the phone, or for the purpose of a "roll-back" experiment.)
After downloading the appropriate fastboot executable (available for Windows/Linux/Mac OSX), type
Code:
fastboot --help
for more information.
You can get fastboot for Windows/Linux/Mac directly from HTC if you like; you don't even need the SDK. (About midway down that page, search for fastboot. Note that the fastboot utility is the only thing on this page you should be downloading - everything else is for a different phone).
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To my knowledge, there is no special menu.
OTOH, you do have a whole new world of possibilities available to you by using the "fastboot" command on a PC. Since the security mode of the bootloader is now "S-OFF", no security checks are performed by the phone on any of the fastboot commands.
In particular, you can erase partitions, flash them, boot images without flashing them to the phone, and even replace the bootloader with a different bootloader (dunno why you would want to do that unless you were returning the phone, or for the purpose of a "roll-back" experiment.)
After downloading the appropriate fastboot executable (available for Windows/Linux/Mac OSX), type
Code:
fastboot --help
for more information.
You can get fastboot for Windows/Linux/Mac directly from HTC if you like; you don't even need the SDK. (About midway down that page, search for fastboot. Note that the fastboot utility is the only thing on this page you should be downloading - everything else is for a different phone).
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ty bftb0.....that is the info i needed
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Irieone said:
ty bftb0.....that is the info i needed
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Please, please, please make sure you have read and understood all the information about fastboot before you start messing around with it. since the Security is off you can really mess yourself up with Fastboot.
That said, welcome to the world of S-off, where we say, "whats a softbrick?"
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Hey all i just switched from evo 4g to this. I see a few different root methods, which is the best anf most up to date
Thanks for all the help ive gotten here at xda!
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Hey all i just switched from evo 4g to this. I see a few different root methods, which is the best anf most up to date
Thanks for all the help ive gotten here at xda!
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New hboot version 1.5 - htc unlock method
older hboot version 1.3 and 1.4 - revolutionary method
those are currently the only options for the respective hboot versions.
good luck!
tammyjustin said:
Hey all i just switched from evo 4g to this. I see a few different root methods, which is the best anf most up to date
Thanks for all the help ive gotten here at xda!
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Here is a guide for hboot 1.5 - I assume you will be on that since it is a new 3D - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821 .
I dont know how new it is
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New hboot version 1.5 - htc unlock method
older hboot version 1.3 and 1.4 - revolutionary method
those are currently the only options for the respective hboot versions.
good luck!
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So after i do this i can flash away?
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so i see there are two options you gave i have hboot 1.50 do i HAVE to use the htc website or can i use the other?
thanks
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so i see there are two options you gave i have hboot 1.50 do i HAVE to use the htc website or can i use the other?
thanks
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Yes, there is only one option available for hboot 1.5. hboot 1.5 and software update 2.08 patched previously used exploits by the alphrevx/unrevoked team which produced revolutionary.
i don't think they're looking to invest time/labor into developing new exploits to bypass the protection on the device when the manufacturer has released a fairly decent unlock method. unfortunately, it takes quite a bit of work and knowledge to bypass the bootloader locking mechanisms on these devices.
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So after i do this i can flash away?
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yea. the only thing to keep in mind is that the htc unlock method unlocks write access to all partitions, as other android devices, except the kernel (boot partition).
there are only two modes of operation where htc unlocks the boot/kernel partition. normal android mode and fastboot mode.
in order to flash a kernel, my application Flash Image GUI, works very well from normal android mode. it will load both the kernel and the wifi drivers preventing wifi error issues many users run into.
I also have a few guides at the bottom of my OP for Flash Image GUI specifically for hboot 1.5 users.
in order to flash a kernel using fastboot, the proper way/correct command is: fastboot boot c:\recovery.img . this will load the custom recovery in a special temporary fastboot mode where it has write access to the kernel.
there are lots of guides avaiable on step by step approaches to using this method.
normal recovery mode does not have write access to the kernel. this confuses many people new to the device.
hope that helps! good luck!
thank you youve been bery helpful to me with my Moment and Evo
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Yes, there is only one option available for hboot 1.5. hboot 1.5 and software update 2.08 patched previously used exploits by the alphrevx/unrevoked team which produced revolutionary.
i don't think they're looking to invest time/labor into developing new exploits to bypass the protection on the device when the manufacturer has released a fairly decent unlock method. unfortunately, it takes quite a bit of work and knowledge to bypass the bootloader locking mechanisms on these devices.
yea. the only thing to keep in mind is that the htc unlock method unlocks write access to all partitions, as other android devices, except the kernel (boot partition).
there are only two modes of operation where htc unlocks the boot/kernel partition. normal android mode and fastboot mode.
in order to flash a kernel, my application Flash Image GUI, works very well from normal android mode. it will load both the kernel and the wifi drivers preventing wifi error issues many users run into.
I also have a few guides at the bottom of my OP for Flash Image GUI specifically for hboot 1.5 users.
in order to flash a kernel using fastboot, the proper way/correct command is: fastboot boot c:\recovery.img . this will load the custom recovery in a special temporary fastboot mode where it has write access to the kernel.
there are lots of guides avaiable on step by step approaches to using this method.
normal recovery mode does not have write access to the kernel. this confuses many people new to the device.
hope that helps! good luck!
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Thank you for being helpful to an individual! It's nice to have someone explain things when one is looking for the answers without a smartass one in return!
so im new to the 3d sorry, so after i use htc unlock method i can flash your recovery tmwp?
thanks
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so im new to the 3d sorry, so after i use htc unlock method i can flash your recovery tmwp?
thanks
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You'll have to download the .img version of TWRP, the flash via fastboot
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fastboot flash recovery [I]TWRPwhatev[/I].img
tammyjustin said:
so im new to the 3d sorry, so after i use htc unlock method i can flash your recovery tmwp?
thanks
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Yes, there are multiple ways to flash the recovery.
My app, Flash Image GUI, saves some time and headache from having to deal with fastboot, but were aren't able to completely remove the necessity of using fastboot, at least for booting custom recovery to backup/restore completely. Yes, you're able to flash the custom recovery using my application, as well as by using the fastboot flash recovery command. The downside is HTC doesn't grant the custom recovery kernel write access when booted into recovery mode.
On previous devices, such as the EVO where you and I both came from, we could flash the custom recovery and it would be permanently loaded with complete write access to the whole system.
HTC's unlock method changes this. We can still permanetly load the custom recovery, but it will not have access to flash/write a kernel. All other partitions work correctly.
The two methods I outlined above are the most common for bypassing ths kernel write protection while in recovery mode.
The best way to boot the recovery, in order for HTC to grant it write access for kernel flashing is to use fastboot boot c:\recovery.img . This temporarily loads the recovery compared to the EVO being able to permanately load the recovery.
If you're using HTC's unlock method, they force the user to become familar with fastboot and adb.
Hope that helps add more clarity!
somewhat yes I appreciate it
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so im on the htc site to unlock and I go and type in..fastboot oem etc...and it says waiting for device, nothing happens what did I do or didnt do?
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so im on the htc site to unlock and I go and type in..fastboot oem etc...and it says waiting for device, nothing happens what did I do or didnt do?
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You're not giving much info, so, not assuming you don't know what you're doing, just going to cover all the bases.
Did you:
Reboot phone into Fastboot
Verify the phone says Fastboot USB highlighted
Windows has the drivers for the phone installed while in fastboot as well
My guess is it's the drivers.
Go to Control Panel -> Device Manager
You may have a device with a yellow triangle listed as Android 1.0 or something similar.
Right Click it -> Update Driver Software -> Browse my computer for Driver Software -> Let me pick from a list ... -> Have Disk -> Browse -> ...\AndroidSDK\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf -> Android Composite ADB Interface
hey man thanks, but nothing still not loading identifier token....
nothing was in control panel, which android sdk zipbshould I use as I have found there different versions
thanks so much
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hey man thanks, but nothing still not loading identifier token....
nothing was in control panel, which android sdk zipbshould I use as I have found there different versions
thanks so much
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I'd recommend using the SDK Intaller from AOSP. To get the drivers open the SDK Manager either from Start -> All Programs -> Android SDK Tools, or from your SDK directory.
In the SDK Manager, under the packages list -> extras -> Google USB Driver Package. If it's the first time you've run the app it will try to download everything, I suggest rejecting all but the drivers and the platform tools, it will take a long time to get everything.
ok ill try thanks, do ineed htc sync?
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ok ill try thanks, do ineed htc sync?
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I've never installed HTC sync, I just use those SDK drivers for everything. If you ever use ADB in recovery or when booted to /system you'll need to install the drivers separately for those modes as well, but Android Composite ADB Interface will work for all modes.
man I'm sorry but its just not recognizing the phone in fastboot...what am I doing wrong!?
ughhh
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Whenever I SBF my phone, I always see "Fastboot" as the first option... I've always been curious as to what it does. Can someone explain to me what it's used for? The only information I've found on it is that you can use the command 'fastboot oem unlock' in ADB. People have said it unlocks the phone/bootloader (not on the droid X2 obviously).
I'd just like someone to clarify what it actually does.
Fastboot is protocol used to update the flash filesystem in Android devices from a host over USB. It allows flashing of unsigned partition images. from Android Wiki
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Fastboot is protocol used to update the flash filesystem in Android devices from a host over USB. It allows flashing of unsigned partition images. from Android Wiki
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I'm guessing this is something that wouldn't really be using on Moto devices, considering the locked bootloader.
And the command "fastboot oem unlock", is that just for unlocking a bootloader or will it actually unlock phones that have otherwised when 'locked' for some reason?
IAreKyleW00t said:
I'm guessing this is something that wouldn't really be using on Moto devices, considering the locked bootloader.
And the command "fastboot oem unlock", is that just for unlocking a bootloader or will it actually unlock phones that have otherwised when 'locked' for some reason?
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No clue on that but im guessing your right about not being able to use it unless the boot gets unlocked and that's never gonna happen on purpose
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It has uses other than unlocking the boot loader. In fact, I would guess most anything you can flash in CWR can be flashed using fastboot. It's just a matter of knowing how to use it. You use it from a command prompt in Windows. If you happen to have ADB installed, you have fastboot too. It comes with ADB.
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I used fastboot to change the moto logo on my x2 so at least its not completely useless.
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Pretty sure the bionic users have fast boot files available via team black hat.
I think they use them to return to stock image or something to that effect lol
All, I am sorry I didn't search more, but I am desperate. I go on travel in a few hours.
Long story short, my phone stopped working with 3g, I spent 4-5 hours on phone with sprint trying to fix. THey want it back to the store. It was HTC unlocked with Fresh. I used fastoot to do fastboot OEM lock, the phone rebooted and goes back to the bootloader screen, I can't get it to go back to Android
It says Tampered, Relocked, security warning. Please. Any help. Can I RUU from fastboot?
Yes
As long as you have the boot loader locked you can run the RUU, you can find the RUU in Android Developement.
Hook the phone to your computer, open a command prompt and type "adb reboot recovery" make sure USB debugging is checked. That should get you into TWRP recovery, then go from there.
musicman625 said:
As long as you have the boot loader locked you can run the RUU, you can find the RUU in Android Developement.
Hook the phone to your computer, open a command prompt and type "adb reboot recovery" make sure USB debugging is checked. That should get you into TWRP recovery, then go from there.
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After relocking the bootloader, I can no longer enter recovery. RUU doesn't seem to want to run because my phone is not up and running (it is already at fastboot prompt). Can I just get it to recognize my phone in fastboot mode somehow?
U need to unlock it again and flash the stock Rom if u relock it with a custom Rom it doesn't allow it to boot
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adma84 said:
After relocking the bootloader, I can no longer enter recovery. RUU doesn't seem to want to run because my phone is not up and running (it is already at fastboot prompt). Can I just get it to recognize my phone in fastboot mode somehow?
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As long as you have the proper drivers you should be able to run the RUU from fastboot. While in fastboot if you type 'fastboot devices' (without quotes) is your phone listed?
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dylan6879 said:
U need to unlock it again and flash the stock Rom if u relock it with a custom Rom it doesn't allow it to boot
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Didn't know that was the case. Thanks
crump84 said:
As long as you have the proper drivers you should be able to run the RUU from fastboot. While in fastboot if you type 'fastboot devices' (without quotes) is your phone listed?
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RUU is finally running now. Failed several times, and then just started working. I hope it works. Thank you everyone. Will post back
This happened to me as well. The only thing that I did that finally made it work, was to make sure that the path that I performed the fastboot oem lock command in was the path that contained the fastboot file.
When I did this, it would boot into my custom ROM and I was able to run the RUU without any problems.
When I would try to run the RUU from bootloader it would always tell me my battery was low, even though I was over 90%.
Happend to me too . I just ran ruu while in fastboot .
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Team,
I've searched and tried to relock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock on my MAC and windows through the command prompt and the command is not recognized. I need to reset this damn DNA tonight before I send it back in to Verizon. Please give me a little assistance here. I have the RUU on my desktop also, I just dont know wtf is wrong with the command fastboot oem lock...
Yes I am restarting and chosing fastboot with the phone plugged in..
OverrideJones said:
Team,
I've searched and tried to relock the bootloader with fastboot oem lock on my MAC and windows through the command prompt and the command is not recognized. I need to reset this damn DNA tonight before I send it back in to Verizon. Please give me a little assistance here. I have the RUU on my desktop also, I just dont know wtf is wrong with the command fastboot oem lock...
Yes I am restarting and chosing fastboot with the phone plugged in..
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Any love?
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Any love?
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there is a thread in the dna android deveolpement forum that has all the info u need.
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there is a thread in the dna android deveolpement forum that has all the info u need.
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There are many threads that I have read through...
when I fastbooted and so forth... I typed in the command box fastboot oem lock and that did nothing.
From what I read, you need to flash the lock boot loader zip to lock it.. Fastboot oem lock command won't work apparently if you have S-offed.
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Uzephi said:
From what I read, you need to flash the lock boot loader zip to lock it.. Fastboot oem lock command won't work apparently if you have S-offed.
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Thanks a lot and where is the lockbootloader zip located at along with the other files?
OverrideJones said:
There are many threads that I have read through...
when I fastbooted and so forth... I typed in the command box fastboot oem lock and that did nothing.
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Read through this entire guide before you start any of them to make sure you follow the proper one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
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.torrented said:
Read through this entire guide before you start any of them to make sure you follow the proper one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
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Read this...
what does this mean?
Copy the "lock bootloader zip" onto root of internal storage and flash in recovery of your choice
Whos internal storage? SD card on the phone?
OverrideJones said:
Read this...
what does this mean?
Copy the "lock bootloader zip" onto root of internal storage and flash in recovery of your choice
Whos internal storage? SD card on the phone?
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Yes. Flash it in a custom recovery
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Uzephi said:
Yes. Flash it in a custom recovery
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Are there any places around maryland or northern va who can assist...? I would love to learn the terminology but it took me 4 days to learn how to code on a MAC to perform the dang root lol and not I cant image how long it would take to reverse it.
Uzephi said:
Yes. Flash it in a custom recovery
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Which process did u use to achieve s-off and unlock?
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jaymazz13 said:
Which process did u use to achieve s-off and unlock?
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Mine got given to me s-off.
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What does your hboot say when you boot into bootloader?
Phaded said:
What does your hboot say when you boot into bootloader?
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It says S-OFF unlocked ...
I do not know the process... I need to be walked through it to be fair. Not to sound incompetent lol
Uzephi said:
Yes. Flash it in a custom recovery
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Also, I am using clockwork mod...
What does the ENTIRE thing say?
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What does the ENTIRE thing say?
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No worries now guys, I suppose now I have to give Verizon a damn good reason as to why my phone was rooted as hell. I have a decent alibi created.
Flash the lock boot loader zip as you would if flashing a ROM.
After that, do the RUU instructions, then s-on (fastboot OEM write secure flag 3). It is pretty simple.
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Uzephi said:
Flash the lock boot loader zip as you would if flashing a ROM.
After that, do the RUU instructions, then s-on (fastboot OEM write secure flag 3). It is pretty simple.
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Phone is gone now, however, what I did was...
restart phone, hold down volume blah...
boot loader fast boot and so forth, when fastboot USB popped up on phone on the windows computer open command up and type fastboot oem lock
some sort of error popped up.. so that is where I was. Pardon the english and grammar, had a few Jamesons'
OverrideJones said:
Phone is gone now, however, what I did was...
restart phone, hold down volume blah...
boot loader fast boot and so forth, when fastboot USB popped up on phone on the windows computer open command up and type fastboot oem lock
some sort of error popped up.. so that is where I was. Pardon the english and grammar, had a few Jamesons'
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You can't lock the boot loader by fastboot commands, you needed to lock it by flashing the lock zip in recovery.
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I have only seen a few threads where people were stuck on the white htc boot screen. And they were all rooted with custom roms and such. And if this was my phone, I would also be rooted with custom roms.
But this is my dads phone. Completely stock from the day he bought it. Two days ago, out of nowhere, it decided just to never turn on again.
It boots to the white htc screen and then hangs there. Every few seconds the screen will blink. I tried to remove the sim card and boot the phone because I read that can be an issue. But notta.
Hes not worried about his phone, (I know I can do a factory reset on it and get it running again). Hes worried about all of his data. He had a lot of very sentimental stuff on his phone. My Grandpa just passed away and he had all kinds of pictures and stuff on there. Now a lot of that might be on the sd card, but I don't know how much is on the phone storage itself.
So I have a bricked stock recovery, stock rom, not rooted rezound, and I need to know if its possible to get any data off of the onboard storage.
I have the drivers and I have tried to use adb from the stock recovery, but it adb will not recognize the device. Fastboot however does recognize the phone, but from my understanding, I can't do any backing up with fastboot. I would need adb for that. I have also read that adb will not recognize the stock recovery, that you need a custom recover like clockwork first. But In order for my to install clockwork, I would have to unlock the bootload and therefore wipe out all the phones data anyways.
So Im really having a hard time here. I don't want to have to tell my dad that any pictures of my grandpa that weren't on the sdcard are gone now.
Is there any way?
Thanks for the help
Try booting into the bootloader to run fastboot, not recovery.
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mjones73 said:
Try booting into the bootloader to run fastboot boot, not recovery.
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I tried it
ITS weird, I'm not used to this phone.... But when I hold the volume down and power button, then I select recovery..... It shows the white Htc Screen and then goes to a black screen and does nothing. And ADB won't detect it.
When I boot into fastboot mode. Fastboot will detect the phone, but not adb
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mjones73 said:
Try booting into the bootloader to run fastboot boot, not recovery.
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I tried it
ITS weird, I'm not used to this phone.... But when I hold the volume down and power button, then I select recovery..... It shows the white Htc Screen and then goes to a black screen and does nothing. And ADB won't detect it.
When I boot into fastboot mode. Fastboot will detect the phone, but not adb
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ok on your pc do you have a fastboot folder with all the required fastboot files needed...adb only works with rom running
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hxdrummerxc said:
ok on your pc do you have a fastboot folder with all the required fastboot files needed...adb only works with rom running
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I think so, ill have to double check when i get home from work in a bit. Im assuming because fastboot detects the phone fine.
If fastboot sees the phone and works, is there any way to pull the data off the phone? I was under the assumption that you could only "pull" and "push' files from adb.
So adb won't detect the phone at all unless the rom is running? So adb is out of the question?
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REV3NT3CH said:
I think so, ill have to double check when i get home from work in a bit. Im assuming because fastboot detects the phone fine.
If fastboot sees the phone and works, is there any way to pull the data off the phone? I was under the assumption that you could only "pull" and "push' files from adb.
So adb won't detect the phone at all unless the rom is running? So adb is out of the question?
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yes youll need to use fastboot commands while in bootloader / hboot for this
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hxdrummerxc said:
yes youll need to use fastboot commands while in bootloader / hboot for this
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Ok, im a little confused right now. Im sorry. Im not used to this phone, I personally have a Galaxy nexus which I rooted and put custom Rom'ed etc, and it was a little different.
When you say "use fastboot commands while in botloader / hboot"
What do you mean? When I start the phone by holding down the volume down key, it brings up the stock bootloader with a few options. (fastboot, recovery, factory reset, reload bootloader, and power off, I believe) But im not sure what you mean by hboot?
Fastboot only works if I select the fastboot from the bootloader on the phone. Then on the pc "fastboot devices" command detects the phone.
From there I should be able to use fastboot commands to pull data off of the phone your saying. Forgive me for this, but how do I know what commands to use to pull all the data off?
Again, thanks for coming in here and choosing to try and help me
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REV3NT3CH said:
Ok, im a little confused right now. Im sorry. Im not used to this phone, I personally have a Galaxy nexus which I rooted and put custom Rom'ed etc, and it was a little different.
When you say "use fastboot commands while in botloader / hboot"
What do you mean? When I start the phone by holding down the volume down key, it brings up the stock bootloader with a few options. (fastboot, recovery, factory reset, reload bootloader, and power off, I believe) But im not sure what you mean by hboot?
Fastboot only works if I select the fastboot from the bootloader on the phone. Then on the pc "fastboot devices" command detects the phone.
From there I should be able to use fastboot commands to pull data off of the phone your saying. Forgive me for this, but how do I know what commands to use to pull all the data off?
Again, thanks for coming in here and choosing to try and help me
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fastboot will only allow you to use commands...for example...extract the boot.img outta the rom you tried flashing and put it in the folder on your pc where you have fastboot stored....then cd into the folder in command prompt and type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without the quotations....if you read my s-off you will never have to use fastboot to flash anything at all....as for adb there really isnt much you can do to "pull" stuff from your phone...htc works much different than samsung or any other androids
Edit: because you are s-on you always have to do this for flashing anything....including recovery....you have to unlock your bootloader via htcdev.com to run any fastboot commands though
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REV3NT3CH said:
hxdrummerxc said:
fastboot will only allow you to use commands...for example...extract the boot.img outta the rom you tried flashing and put it in the folder on your pc where you have fastboot stored....then cd into the folder in command prompt and type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" without the quotations....if you read my s-off you will never have to use fastboot to flash anything at all....as for adb there really isnt much you can do to "pull" stuff from your phone...htc works much different than samsung or any other androids
Edit: because you are s-on you always have to do this for flashing anything....including recovery....you have to unlock your bootloader via htcdev.com to run any fastboot commands though
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Yea, the bootloader reads "SHIP S-ON"
So basically were screwed right now. There is no way for me to pull data like pictures off of the phones storage within fastboot. I would need to unlock the bootloader to do this, which will wipe the phones data anyways wont it?
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hxdrummerxc said:
REV3NT3CH said:
Yea, the bootloader reads "SHIP S-ON"
So basically were screwed right now. There is no way for me to pull data like pictures off of the phones storage within fastboot. I would need to unlock the bootloader to do this, which will wipe the phones data anyways wont it?
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no it just unlocks your bootloader...your not flashing a rom or wiping anything...and no theres no way to pull anything with htc phones in fastboot as far as i know...i think i may have seen a program that may do something but not sure...also this may help..once you unlock bootloader you can install a custom recovery and mount internal storage from custom recovery and pull your files off that way
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REV3NT3CH said:
hxdrummerxc said:
no it just unlocks your bootloader...your not flashing a rom or wiping anything...and no theres no way to pull anything with htc phones in fastboot as far as i know...i think i may have seen a program that may do something but not sure...also this may help..once you unlock bootloader you can install a custom recovery and mount internal storage from custom recovery and pull your files off that way
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Ohhhh ok, that would be great.
Im still a little scared about that though, because on my phone, unlocking the bootloader automatically factory rest and wiped data. And I keep reading everywhere that unlocking the bootloader on the rezound also wipes the data / factory resets. Even on the instructions posted here:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/ht...nlocking-rooting-rom-ing-faq.html#post2083197
It states that your data will be wiped. And that the final steps asks you to confirm to a factory reset to unlock the bootloader?
I mean, I guess at this point its my only shot anyways, ill never get those pictures off with the bootloader locked. But are you certain that unlock wont do a factory reset?
Again, thanks for helping so far
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Also while I was running through the steps on the htcdev.com, it gives this disclaimer:
" To prevent unauthorized access to your data, unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data from your device including applications, text messages and personalized settings."
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hxdrummerxc said:
REV3NT3CH said:
Ohhhh ok, that would be great.
Im still a little scared about that though, because on my phone, unlocking the bootloader automatically factory rest and wiped data. And I keep reading everywhere that unlocking the bootloader on the rezound also wipes the data / factory resets. Even on the instructions posted here:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/ht...nlocking-rooting-rom-ing-faq.html#post2083197
It states that your data will be wiped. And that the final steps asks you to confirm to a factory reset to unlock the bootloader?
I mean, I guess at this point its my only shot anyways, ill never get those pictures off with the bootloader locked. But are you certain that unlock wont do a factory reset?
Again, thanks for helping so far
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Also while I was running through the steps on the htcdev.com, it gives this disclaimer:
" To prevent unauthorized access to your data, unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data from your device including applications, text messages and personalized settings."
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No it will not...that guide you posted has things way off....all it does is simply unlock your bootloader/hboot period....follow the steps they give here http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ and youll be set i also see no where on that page where it wipes anything...ive done this more times than i can count on both my hands and toes...i know what it does...updating via a ph98img file or flashing a new rom wipes all your data
Edit: i can even have many other people / and even developers vouch for me on this....i wouldnt lie to you
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hxdrummerxc said:
No it will not...that guide you posted has things way off....all it does is simply unlock your bootloader/hboot period....follow the steps they give here http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ and youll be set i also see no where on that page where it wipes anything...ive done this more times than i can count on both my hands and toes...i know what it does...updating via a ph98img file or flashing a new rom wipes all your data
Edit: i can even have many other people / and even developers vouch for me on this....i wouldnt lie to you
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Unlocking your bootloader with a stock phone/recovery will do a factory reset.
Mine reset when it was still stock and both guides here state the same thing. I believe if you have a custom recovery the phone can't auto run the factory reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415615
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418659
You get this warning on the HTCDev.com page also before you even start.
Are you sure you wish to continue?
You are about to start the process of unlocking your device. Unlocking your device allows you to install custom Operating Systems (“OS”) onto your device. Custom OS’s are not tested as thoroughly as your original OS, and unlocking your device may void all or parts of your warranty. HTC disclaims any and all liability for proper functioning of your device after the bootloader has been unlocked and for data lost in the unlocking process. To prevent unauthorized access to your data, unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data from your device including applications, text messages and personalized settings.
Do you still wish to continue?
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hxdrummerxc said:
No it will not...that guide you posted has things way off....all it does is simply unlock your bootloader/hboot period....follow the steps they give here http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ and youll be set i also see no where on that page where it wipes anything...ive done this more times than i can count on both my hands and toes...i know what it does...updating via a ph98img file or flashing a new rom wipes all your data
Edit: i can even have many other people / and even developers vouch for me on this....i wouldnt lie to you
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I rarely disagree with you @REV3NT3CH, but I am going to have to this time and confirm @mjones73 statement... unlocking the bootloader wipes everything, it is clearly stated on HTCdev.com that it will do this as a security measure. The instant you complete the procedure, all data is wiped permanently.
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REV3NT3CH said:
I rarely disagree with you @REV3NT3CH, but I am going to have to this time and confirm @mjones73 statement... unlocking the bootloader wipes everything, it is clearly stated on HTCdev.com that it will do this as a security measure. The instant you complete the procedure, all data is wiped permanently.
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as mjones also stated when on a custom recovery it wont....as i thought he already was on custom recovery as have i when always unlocking a bootloader...therefore thats why it hasnt wiped for me
Edit...just realized he was on stock recovery...mixed this with another thread of similar questions
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as mjones also stated when on a custom recovery it wont....as i thought he already was on custom recovery as have i when always unlocking a bootloader...therefore thats why it hasnt wiped for me
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How can you have a custom recovery if your bootloader is locked?!?!
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How can you have a custom recovery if your bootloader is locked?!?!
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again mixed this with another thread of similar questions....honest mistake....im getting burnt out with all the stuff ive been doing lately so please forgive me
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acejavelin said:
again mixed this with another thread of similar questions....honest mistake....im getting burnt out with all the stuff ive been doing lately so please forgive me
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Lol... No problem, its all good. I just thought perhaps I missed something along the way.
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@REV3NT3CH
Can a signed ph98img ruu be altered with 7zip without breaking a signature? I think I might have an idea and it involves flashing an empty userdata img, stock system img and matching boot.
@hxdrummerxc
When you power on to fastboot relay the first 6 lines to me in upper left please.
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@REV3NT3CH
Can a signed ph98img ruu be altered with 7zip without breaking a signature? I think I might have an idea and it involves flashing an empty userdata img, stock system img and matching boot.
@hxdrummerxc
When you power on to fastboot relay the first 6 lines to me in upper left please.
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you could make a re signed one which can be a pain....thinking of putting custom recovery in a signed ota?