Trouble with recovery - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I achieved s-off with dirty racun but I have not been able to get into recovery or flash a ROM. I am wondering if my bootloader didn't get unlocked.
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i guess you didnt realize why there are only roms posted in this section

1. You should know for a fact when you unlock your bootloader as is says TAMPERED big as hell after you do it. 2. You need to flash a recovery via adb "fastboot flash recovery.img" because your phone does not come stock with a recovery so it will not appear if you haven't flashed one. 3. You clearly posted in the wrong section and if you don't take time to read (rules and guides step by step) around here you most likely won't be helped and you may even get made fun of.
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eazy401 said:
I achieved s-off with dirty racun but I have not been able to get into recovery or flash a ROM. I am wondering if my bootloader didn't get unlocked.
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Have you rooted your phone, or have you only run Dirty Racun? Gaining S-off and root are not the same, and Dirty Racun won't root your phone. You have to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and the proper su binary to attain root, at which time you can flash ROM's, etc.
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Nvm...

Need help with flash a recovery. Re-locked by phone and flash 2.13 RUU so I could get the OTA. After getting the OTA I unlocked again and trying to get root and nothing is working. When I use the command "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.1.8-jewel.img or fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.img" it keepingsaying "sending 'recovery' (7220 KB)..." and never happens. It just sits there. The OTA installed hboot 2.09. Anyone have any ideas what is going on and does anyone else have the same problem after taking the OTA.

Did you try flashing recovery through bootloader at all?
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Lavaflow2 said:
Did you try flashing recovery through bootloader at all?
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Thanks for the reply. I have it working now. In fastboot mode the drivers provided no longer work. I had to download and install HTC Sync with the latest driver. The I was able to install a recovery (TWRP) system. With the posted drivers would not work.
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[HELP] Unable to install recovert to HTC Cobalt (aka Thunderbolt)

Hello.
I have a friend's Thunderbolt that's called HTC Cobalt in Open Mobile. I unlocked it via HTC dev and it all ran successfully. Now I'm trying to install a recovery (CWM). And all I get is an error.
I tried installing it via Revolutionary, but no go. I also tried the All in One Thunderbolt tool and still no go. Here's a pic of the bootloader:
Is there a way to root this thing properly to add a recovery?
Can u flash 4ext in hboot?
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HolloWX said:
Hello.
I have a friend's Thunderbolt that's called HTC Cobalt in Open Mobile. I unlocked it via HTC dev and it all ran successfully. Now I'm trying to install a recovery (CWM). And all I get is an error.
I tried installing it via Revolutionary, but no go. I also tried the All in One Thunderbolt tool and still no go. Here's a pic of the bootloader:
Is there a way to root this thing properly to add a recovery?
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Did you use the root option in the thunderbolt tool?
trter10 said:
Did you use the root option in the thunderbolt tool?
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Yes, and it said something about the phone's software being old.
And later attempted to use Zergrush, but it failed.
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Can u flash 4ext in hboot?
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Haven't tried that, just tried to flash clockwork via ADB
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How come your bootloader doesnt show unlocked?
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HolloWX said:
Yes, and it said something about the phone's software being old.
And later attempted to use Zergrush, but it failed.
Haven't tried that, just tried to flash clockwork via ADB
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What's the software version?
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disconnecktie said:
How come your bootloader doesnt show unlocked?
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Well, I had to do an OEM lock just in case cuz he returns it. I told him not to though. Open mobile employees are kind of dumb so it would look better as relocked than unlocked.
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What's the software version?
I think its the very lastest. He got the phone this past week, and I tried to do a firmware update and it said up to date.
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You need to unlock it again in order to put the recovery on it. That will be the only way to get superuser installed.
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well, i tried installing it via adb. I guess I'll try 4Ext next time. I'll keep this thread updated. thank you all
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What does ROM version say in the tbolt tool?
trter10 said:
What does ROM version say in the tbolt tool?
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since youve allready unlocked,heres what id do:
-reunlock(use original token)
-fastboot flash recovery( fastboot flash recovery <recoveryname>.img
you can use any recovery,it doesnt have to be ext 4. i personally refer twrp or amon,but thats up to you.
-flash a rooted stock rom,2.11.605.5 or older
-run revolutionary
despite calling the open mobile modle "cobalt" the hboot screen clearly displays mecha,so theres really no reason revolutionary shouldnt work.
if it is getting some sort of CID error,might try making a gold card and putting it into the phone when running revolutionary.
in a worse case,you can always make a gold card and downgrade to exploitable vzw firmware,and manually write shadowmites permanent patched hboot. after that,you should be able to fastboot oem write cid 11111111 to superCID the TB and then run the open mobile ruu to get back to that firmware.
just holler if you need a download and/or help with the commands
Great post. I will try that. Thanks a TON!!!
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check out this thread:
http://androidforums.com/thunderbol...591-help-root-htc-cobalt-aka-thunderbolt.html (i actually found yours while searching for info for the other one )
all he did was run fre3vo and then revolutionary. you can stay relocked and do that(directions here: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/418539-thunderbolt-root-unroot-thread.html )
or you can re-unlock,flash recovery,then prolly flash superuser 3.0.7 instead of flashing a stock rom. all that really matters is root acess for revolutionary to work. shouldnt matter if its temp root from fre3vo,or permanent root from htcdev
the main thing is that it worked for him without the use of a gold card.

ICS OTA: Can't flash AR Recovery in hboot

Shouldn't I be able to flash AR Recovery 3.15 in hboot by renaming the zip to PH98IMG.zip and placing in the root directory of the external SD?
Every time I try, it says something about "wrong image" or something... It's quick, before it spits me back out to the main hboot screen.
I'm using the same zip I used to flash AR Recovery when I was running GB... Why doesn't it work now?
I've always done it through adb fastboot command fastboot flash recovery <filename>
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I tried both ways, neither worked... Could this be because I didn't flash hboot after getting s-off? I decided not to cause i read this was risky, but maybe i have to in order to flash a new recovery? I believe my hboot says locked at the top (but also says s-off).
Is that the problem ?
Locked is fine as long as you are s off. Maybe try hasoon2000's all in one toolkit, it has a feature to flash recoveries
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I tried that too.
Here is what I got when I tried to flash via command:
c:\mini-adb_vigor>fastboot flash recovery recovery-ra-vigor-3.15-gnm.img
sending 'recovery' (7078 KB)... OKAY [ 1.641s]
writing 'recovery'... FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.959s
See any clues as to what's preventing me from flashing a recovery?
Did you unlock bootloader via HTCDev? Again, the hasoon2000 tool will help with that
Oh and enable usb debugging on your phone
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Squirrel1620 said:
Did you unlock bootloader via HTCDev? Again, the hasoon2000 tool will help with that
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Pretty sure you have to be unlocked to be able to flash a recovery, even when S-Off.
I unlocked when i rooted. But now that i updated to ICS, do i need to re-unlock?
Does this mean I should flash a new hboot? Or should i follow HTC's unlock instructions... If they have any for the ICS update?
:/
bloodymurderlive said:
I unlocked when i rooted. But now that i updated to ICS, do i need to re-unlock?
Does this mean I should flash a new hboot? Or should i follow HTC's unlock instructions... If they have any for the ICS update?
:/
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Yep just unlock like you did the first time you don't need to flash an hboot you can't unless your s off anyways
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bloodymurderlive said:
I unlocked when i rooted. But now that i updated to ICS, do i need to re-unlock?
Does this mean I should flash a new hboot? Or should i follow HTC's unlock instructions... If they have any for the ICS update?
:/
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Don't unlock after s-off. You need jb hboot if you want to use flashboot flash commands. Amonra should flash in stock hboot as long its a proper ph98img.zip file. Make sure it wasn't ph98img.zip.zip !
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Thanks everyone... I did end up re-unlocking. I suppose I was more comfortable restoring my backed up data than messing with the hboot.
My zip file was named properly, but still wouldn't flash from hboot for some reason. However, the same file flashed using the console commands (I'd prefer that the phone was self-sufficient for doing these things, but ah well).
Once I had AR Recovery 3.15, I used it to flash the superSU zip file (which was confusingly named "CWM"... Clockwork mod screwed up charging on my phone a while back).
Now I'm rooted, ICS, and all is well.
Thank you everyone.

recovery

i rooted my phone that was not a problem, i did the lazy panda s-off not a problem but for some reasone i can not flash recovery using fastboot is there another way ? every time i try when it goes to verify sig it fails
Try flashing thru goo manager, is in the play store
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Sounds like you don't have it named right.
Also verify that you don't actually have .zip.zip as windows hides file extensions
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lokster_1000 said:
i rooted my phone that was not a problem, i did the lazy panda s-off not a problem but for some reasone i can not flash recovery using fastboot is there another way ? every time i try when it goes to verify sig it fails
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Did you flash the 1.12.2222 HBOOT from the LazyPanda website after running the S-OFF tool?
DNarsingh said:
Did you flash the 1.12.2222 HBOOT from the LazyPanda website after running the S-OFF tool?
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Do we need to flash that hboot after s off I did not and I'm on latest radio and rom?
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tech7 said:
Do we need to flash that hboot after s off I did not and I'm on latest radio and rom?
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Yes, if you haven't updated the hboot you can't flash through fast boot.
You can get it from either the lazypanda website or by using regaws boot loader customizer
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tech7 said:
Do we need to flash that hboot after s off I did not and I'm on latest radio and rom?
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The hboot that comes with last panda allows fastboot commands. Go ahead and flash it if you haven't already. Your hboot version should say 1.12.2222 once it's done.
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premo15 said:
The hboot that comes with last panda allows fastboot commands. Go ahead and flash it if you haven't already. Your hboot version should say 1.12.2222 once it's done.
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How can I flash the 1.12.2222
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Via the bootloader.
I'm suprised you're trying to install recovery through fastboot and not through the bootloader. Thats one of the best perks to being S-OFF :laugh:
From http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98
"Download - Bootloader Method:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/PJ75IMG-twrp-2.2.1-jewel.zip
Download the file above and rename to PJ75IMG.zip and place it on the root of the sdcard. Boot into bootloader and accept the update. Boot back to the rom and rename/remove the file"
You can install all sorts of things through bootloader. It has to be on the external SD-card, not the internal one
Rxpert said:
Via the bootloader.
I'm suprised you're trying to install recovery through fastboot and not through the bootloader. Thats one of the best perks to being S-OFF :laugh:
From http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98
"Download - Bootloader Method:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/PJ75IMG-twrp-2.2.1-jewel.zip
Download the file above and rename to PJ75IMG.zip and place it on the root of the sdcard. Boot into bootloader and accept the update. Boot back to the rom and rename/remove the file"
You can install all sorts of things through bootloader. It has to be on the external SD-card, not the internal one
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No I flash with goo manager and that how I flash it but I just flash the hboot. Thanks for the help
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Rxpert said:
Via the bootloader.
I'm suprised you're trying to install recovery through fastboot and not through the bootloader. Thats one of the best perks to being S-OFF :laugh:
From http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98
"Download - Bootloader Method:
http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/PJ75IMG-twrp-2.2.1-jewel.zip
Download the file above and rename to PJ75IMG.zip and place it on the root of the sdcard. Boot into bootloader and accept the update. Boot back to the rom and rename/remove the file"
You can install all sorts of things through bootloader. It has to be on the external SD-card, not the internal one
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thanks thats what i was looking for

Custom recovery after Dirty Racun S-OFF

I was just wondering if anyone was having problems booting into TWRP or Getting SuperSU after gaining S-OFF with DirtyRacun. First off I just wanted to say I followed the directions and DirtyRacun worked flawlessly. But afterward I was having problem booting into recovery. I tried flashing through goo manager and through fast boot. Finally I unlocked through fast boot again using same unlock token as before, and it immediately booted into recovery. I am still a Noob. I only tried this because it didn't say unlocked on the boot loader screen. But it did work.
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jscoggs81 said:
I was just wondering if anyone was having problems booting into TWRP or Getting SuperSU after gaining S-OFF with DirtyRacun. First off I just wanted to say I followed the directions and DirtyRacun worked flawlessly. But afterward I was having problem booting into recovery. I tried flashing through goo manager and through fast boot. Finally I unlocked through fast boot again using same unlock token as before, and it immediately booted into recovery. I am still a Noob. I only tried this because it didn't say unlocked on the boot loader screen. But it did work.
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I did have issues being able to successfully boot into recovery after fastboot flashing TWRP. Using the bootloader (PJ75IMG) method worked fine, though.
Good to know. Like I stated I am a noob. I tried to get help on the irc channel but got stonewalled. I guess the question is considered off topic. After I Re unlocked the boot loader I was able to use a previous nandroid and boot right up. Maybe this will be something that could be added to future releases of Dirty Rancun.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33862743#post33862743
fifedogg said:
2.3.1.0 TeamWIN Recovery http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/jewel/PJ75IMG-twrp-2.3.1.0-jewel.zip
(Change zip to "PJ75IMG.zip" and flash from bootloader)
SuperSU 0.97 (Flashable through recovery) http://download.chainfire.eu/267/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.97.zip
These were the files I needed (To Get Root Back) once I Dirty Racun S-OFF'ed my 1.15 HBOOT LTE today. Hope this helps someone, if it does thank me please...
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I downloaded both files but didn't change twrp to a zip. I tried flashing through fastboot. Sounds like that would have been much easier. Either way I got up and running. I imagine a lot of people will have same issue hopefully this thread will clear up a lot of questions. Definitely would have saved me some headache
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jscoggs81 said:
I downloaded both files but didn't change twrp to a zip. I tried flashing through fastboot. Sounds like that would have been much easier. Either way I got up and running. I imagine a lot of people will have same issue hopefully this thread will clear up a lot of questions. Definitely would have saved me some headache
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Figured that out too....dirty racun dose not install a custom recovery or superuser...that needs to he done separate..
So you've got TWRP working then?
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jscoggs81 said:
I was just wondering if anyone was having problems booting into TWRP or Getting SuperSU after gaining S-OFF with DirtyRacun. First off I just wanted to say I followed the directions and DirtyRacun worked flawlessly. But afterward I was having problem booting into recovery. I tried flashing through goo manager and through fast boot. Finally I unlocked through fast boot again using same unlock token as before, and it immediately booted into recovery. I am still a Noob. I only tried this because it didn't say unlocked on the boot loader screen. But it did work.
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After you do the DirtyRacun process it should not say "unlocked" at the top. It should say "-- Dirty Racun--" or something like that and show s-off.
When I did this process day before yesterday I did the Dirty Racun process, then make sure to boot your phone to the stock rom first. Then you can reboot to the bootloader and fastboot TWRP, then restore your Nandroid.
I had no problem at all except that Dirty Racun would not accept my 2GB card. All I had was a 2GB and 32GB and the 32GB is not supported. Ladyx patched the program and uploaded a new version to the site so that the 2GB would work. After that the process went flawlessly for me.
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So you've got TWRP working then?
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Flash it as an update directly on bootloader just change the name like they toll you before. It work for me after that I did the superu the same way. Good luck....
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Captain_Throwback said:
I did have issues being able to successfully boot into recovery after fastboot flashing TWRP. Using the bootloader (PJ75IMG) method worked fine, though.
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I processed a successful dirty raccun s-off Hboot1.19.(phnoe died so I sent it in and HTC hgave me a new one). I tried from goo off the play store, PJ75IMG.zip and nothing. Any thoughts from that point? Sure would like to get rolling on this thing with a nandroid and a little rom action!
Dubdrop said:
I processed a successful dirty raccun s-off Hboot1.19.(phnoe died so I sent it in and HTC hgave me a new one). I tried from goo off the play store, PJ75IMG.zip and nothing. Any thoughts from that point? Sure would like to get rolling on this thing with a nandroid and a little rom action!
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Have same problem except I am still s-off and trying to get root. Tried the goomanger to install and also tried changing the names of it file and flashing in bootloader mode. I RUU to 2.13, relocked, took the latest OTA and still can get root by any method. I have the latest hboot (dont remember the number, but it's higher than 1.19. Any ideas!

[Q] Factory reset now I can't flash roms?

My phone started acting wierd, so I reset it to factory and now I can't install any ROMS at all!
I had/have S-OFF but somehow I locked myself.
Says **** LOCKED***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 158.0000
RADIO 1.09.00.0706
I've tried renaming the downloads to PG86IMG.ZIP but all it does is gives me a progress bar, parses and then goes back to the fastboot menu.
I've tried to install clockworkmod and twrp but since I don't have superuser, it won't work.
I tried pushing through adb and fastboot but no write access.
I'd like to put carbon jellybean on it.
I know I"m missing a step here somewhere. But what is it?
You wont be able to flash custom roms on fastboot and u cant flash recovery because ur bootloader is locked you kust somehow reflash the bootloader or get it unlocked.
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OK. I think I understand. I just don't understand how I locked myself and why it is so difficult to unlock when I was unlocked before.
I'm going tyhrough the [email protected] and waiting for my bin file. Hopefully it will come soon.
Once I go through that process, what's next? How do I install either twrp or clockworkmod as I don't have SU?
Well u probably flashed an ics ruu which had bootloader update in it so it locked it. U can flash recovery.img trough adb .
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I know just enough to be dangerous.
Any idea how long it takes to get this .bin file from the htcdevelopers ?
Once I use that file, then I can what? Just rename CARBON-JB-UNOFFICIAL-20130513-143602-shooteru.zip to PG86IMG.zip in the root of my SD card and then it will work? Or do I have to do something else? If so, what? It's late and I'm getting foggy. Wanted to get this up and running for morning use.
Gmobilize said:
You wont be able to flash custom roms on fastboot and u cant flash recovery because ur bootloader is locked you kust somehow reflash the bootloader or get it unlocked.
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You are wrong. I have also LOCKED BOOTLOADER and S-OFF. I can flash anything. Even, 4ext recovery is flashed in my evo3d. As you are S-OFF, you can rw anything
jimmy_coolguy2006 said:
You are wrong. I have also LOCKED BOOTLOADER and S-OFF. I can flash anything. Even, 4ext recovery is flashed in my evo3d. As you are S-OFF, you can rw anything
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^^ this
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jimmy_coolguy2006 said:
You are wrong. I have also LOCKED BOOTLOADER and S-OFF. I can flash anything. Even, 4ext recovery is flashed in my evo3d. As you are S-OFF, you can rw anything
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Sold my htc ,but still rom flashing depends on hboot version,a lot of roms need downgraded version you know
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Point is if youre s off you don't need to unlock your bootloader
You can flash any hboot, radio, custom recovery, etc
Did the op fix the issue
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