HTC Desire S problem flashing BOOT.IMG - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a HTC Desire S that's stuck after flashing BOOT.IMG using fastboot option.
My device is
S-ON
Unlocked,
HBOOT 2.00.002
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In this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496) it clearly states that since my device is HBOOT 2.00.002 I can't install custom rom using the old-fashioned way and I must flash BOOT.IMG from the rom.
So I did EXACTLY as dtronics said in that thread, ROOTED my device, installed CWM using ROM Manager, and then decided to flash boot.img using fastboot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752270).
That also completed succesfuly with no errors but now my phone continuously restarts itself into CWM. It can't start the stock rom or the custom.
then after I press (VOL+) + (POWER) keys on this Red icon screen I enter CWM
And now I can't go any further, I'm stuck. Please help!

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karabaja2 said:
I have a HTC Desire S that's stuck after flashing BOOT.IMG using fastboot option.
My device is
S-ON
Unlocked,
HBOOT 2.00.002
In this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496) it clearly states that since my device is HBOOT 2.00.002 I can't install custom rom using the old-fashioned way and I must flash BOOT.IMG from the rom.
So I did EXACTLY as dtronics said in that thread, ROOTED my device, installed CWM using ROM Manager, and then decided to flash boot.img using fastboot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752270).
That also completed succesfuly with no errors but now my phone continuously restarts itself into CWM. It can't start the stock rom or the custom.
then after I press (VOL+) + (POWER) keys I enter CWM
And now I can't go any further, I'm stuck. Please help!
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after flashing boot.img
use command fastboot erase cache
and always perform full wipe, erase cache and dalvik cache before installing a fresh new ROM

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vivek_bhoj said:
after flashing boot.img
use command fastboot erase cache
and always perform full wipe, erase cache and dalvik cache before installing a fresh new ROM
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Thanks, I did that, but it wasn't the problem. I just figured it out! The problem was in CWM.
The guide was a bit unclear so I obviously didn't flash it right. This is what I did, i flashed new CWM image using this tutorial (sorry, can't paste outside link), the best and easiest way to do this.
I was really worried I bricked the phone, now everything is working great!! :good:
gist.github.com/1694742

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karabaja2 said:
Thanks, I did that, but it wasn't the problem. I just figured it out! The problem was in CWM.
The guide was a bit unclear so I obviously didn't flash it right. This is what I did, i flashed new CWM image using this tutorial (sorry, can't paste outside link), the best and easiest way to do this.
I was really worried I bricked the phone, now everything is working great!! :good:
gist.github.com/1694742
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Why not use 4ext recovery? 4ext recovery has a tool called HTC Smartflash for S-On devices/HTCDEV Unlocked devices that make flashing a lot easier, so you won't have to run into issues like this.

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GazaIan said:
Why not use 4ext recovery? 4ext recovery has a tool called HTC Smartflash for S-On devices/HTCDEV Unlocked devices that make flashing a lot easier, so you won't have to run into issues like this.
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Not really familiar with using 4ext recovery so I decided to go this way. I'll be changing rom soon, since I'm trying to find the one with best battery life, so then I'll try 4ext too.