Need help with DNA stuck in fastboot. - HTC Droid DNA

I am trying to help a friend who brought me his phone yesterday, I've searched everywhere and can't find anything that works. His phone is stock no root, it is locked and tampered with a security warning on 2.06. The RUU doesn't work because of 2.06. I can't get moonshine to work either. I can't get to recovery and I can push a recovery image either through adb. I'm out of ideas and figured the best place to go for help is the community. I can get fastboot and fastboot usb up but that's about as far as I can get. Does anyone have any ideas?
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Have you tried to boot into recovery through adb? Command would go like "adb reboot recovery". Or maybe I'm not understanding??? Does the phone boot like normal?

xhunter187 said:
Have you tried to boot into recovery through adb? Command would go like "adb reboot recovery". Or maybe I'm not understanding??? Does the phone boot like normal?
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Thank you for the reply. The device only boots to the white bootloader screen. Selecting factory reset or recovery simply takes me back to bootloader. If i try to just boot into the device it stays at the htc splash screen. Adb shows no devices attached but I can still issue fast boot commands through terminal. I've tried pushing a recovery to it without success.

edjm711 said:
Thank you for the reply. The device only boots to the white bootloader screen. Selecting factory reset or recovery simply takes me back to bootloader. If i try to just boot into the device it stays at the htc splash screen. Adb shows no devices attached but I can still issue fast boot commands through terminal. I've tried pushing a recovery to it without success.
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What did you type and what was the output when you tried to flash a recovery with fastboot?

crpalmer said:
What did you type and what was the output when you tried to flash a recovery with fastboot?
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Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
It sends then says
FAILED (remote signature verify fail)

edjm711 said:
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
It sends then says
FAILED (remote signature verify fail)
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Of course it does, I forgot that you were locked when I posted that...
How was the phone unlocked? If it was facepalm then I believe that the token that was emailed from htcdev should still unlock the phone.

crpalmer said:
Of course it does, I forgot that you were locked when I posted that...
How was the phone unlocked? If it was facepalm then I believe that the token that was emailed from htcdev should still unlock the phone.
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That's the problem. He doesn't know. All I was told when I got it is that it was updating ota and booted this way. I don't know how that's possible but I took it anyway thinking it would be an easy fix. I s-offed my dna when it first came out so I had no issue. If I can't get a token is he sol? At least until a ruu ( maybe) comes out for 2.06

crpalmer said:
Of course it does, I forgot that you were locked when I posted that...
How was the phone unlocked? If it was facepalm then I believe that the token that was emailed from htcdev should still unlock the phone.
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Can he contact whomever he bought the phone from to see if they have a token the he could use to unlock it? Any idea how he broke the phone in the first place? It should be pretty hard to do so if he wasn't rooted and it was locked...
I don't know of anything else to try other than someone once claimed that Verizon stores could RUU. I highly doubt it, but you could always ask and see.

crpalmer said:
Can he contact whomever he bought the phone from to see if they have a token the he could use to unlock it? Any idea how he broke the phone in the first place? It should be pretty hard to do so if he wasn't rooted and it was locked...
I don't know of anything else to try other than someone once claimed that Verizon stores could RUU. I highly doubt it, but you could always ask and see.
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Thanks! I work at verizon so I know we can't because our computers don't have recovery options any longer. I'll ask and see if I can get a token.

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flash flash twrp-1.1.1-recovery.img fail

everytime i try and flash recovery of any name i get a signature fail in the cmd window why and how do i fix it.
crmnl said:
everytime i try and flash recovery of any name i get a signature fail in the cmd window why and how do i fix it.
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Have you already unlocked your bootloader? Sounds like it's still looking for a signature, which indicates your hboot is still locked.
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yes sir in boot loader it sats unlocked on top in purple used the htc dev way. its my sons he wasted his evo its all i have ever messed with and he wants it rooted well as rooted as this thing gets
thanks in advance
crmnl said:
yes sir in boot loader it sats unlocked on top in purple used the htc dev way. its my sons he wasted his evo its all i have ever messed with and he wants it rooted well as rooted as this thing gets
thanks in advance
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Have you tried flashing it as PG86IMG.zip from hboot? I think you can do that on hboot 1.5, although I'm not 100% sure. Are you sure the downloads are good? Checked md5?
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crmnl check your pm's. i tried sending two but my out box is reading 0. if you did not get them let me know i have a link that will help.
Im not sure about posting it i this thread since its for a different site and I dont want to violate any rules.
crmnl said:
everytime i try and flash recovery of any name i get a signature fail in the cmd window why and how do i fix it.
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reboot into bootloader, make sure it says "fastboot usb" highlighted in red and the from the a command prompt type:
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fastboot boot twrp-1.1.1-recovery.img
it doesnt flash the recovery permanently but you should be able to get into recovery this way

Stuck at white HTC boot screen after OTA update

Hi, did a stupid thing and did the OTA update without reading the forum. The first update went through but after the 2nd big update, my phone is stuck at the white HTC screen. My phone is HTCdev unlocked and was on stock GB. My hboot version is
Unlocked
Vigor PUT Ship S-On RL
Hboot 2.11.0000
eMMC-boot
Oct 6 2011
I've looked through the forums for a solution and so far I taken the following steps
1) I have tried to reflash through the hboot using rezound_AndroidPolice_3.14.605.12_PH98IMG.zip, but it won't reflash. It goes through the loading processing but at the end I don't get the do you want to update promt. It just brings me back to the fastboot, recovery, factory reset etc menu
2) Then tried reflash to stock GB (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812084), that update worked I think since after the loading screen, it asked if I wanted to update and I clicked yes. But after that, still stuck at the white HTC screen
3) Did factory reset twice, once through hboot and then another time at the Recovery mode, still doesn't work
So now I'm completely lost in how to get my phone back to working state again. Any advice??
Thanks in advance.
Is your bootloader still unlocked? You can't take a stock rom with an unlocked bootloader. You have to relock it first.
If you can get to Fastboot, run "fastboot oem lock"
shrike1978 said:
Is your bootloader still unlocked? You can't take a stock rom with an unlocked bootloader. You have to relock it first.
If you can get to Fastboot, run "fastboot oem lock"
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I've seen reference to "Fastboo" and running command prompt, but I have no idea how that process works. Can you explain or provide links in how to do this?
Thanks
merfolk17 said:
I've seen reference to "Fastboo" and running command prompt, but I have no idea how that process works. Can you explain or provide links in how to do this?
Thanks
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Download fast boot files press right click select run command over here then follow the command mentioned above
Make sure u have the stock recovery before relocking ur boot loader
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hasibzaman said:
Download fast boot files press right click select run command over here then follow the command mentioned above
Make sure u have the stock recovery before relocking ur boot loader
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I have the Andriod SDK installed, so can you clarify what exactly do I right click and also how can I check if I do have the stock recovery flashed?
I've figured out how to use fastboot, but when I connect by phone to my computer and run the lock command, it says its waiting for the device to connect. Any suggestions?
it means your PC did not recognise the phone in fastboot. install htc drivers (through HTC sync), connect phone to PC, reboot to bootloader and select fastboot. you can see it changes to fastboot usb
I'm on the same boat, but my phone was completely stock when I took the OTA.
I used this link to unlock my phone. You can use it as reference to relock it
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-unlock-htc-one-x-bootloader/
Hope this can help you, Cheers.

Stuck in Fastboot, trying to return to Stock

Semi-noob here, would appreciate any help!
S-Off using revone, flashed CWM, and then ROM'd. Found an issue with the phone (wireless charger not working), so need to return to stock before bringing to Verizon. Used adb to S-On, and now, I am STUCK in Fastboot (or is it called Hboot?)!
None of the "options in Fastboot do anything (Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader, Factory Reset). I can't get anywhere past Fastboot!
I think my problem was that I did not flash the stock ROM first, before S-on again. The phone no longer goes into Bootloader, so I don't know how to flash a ROM at this point.
Any help would be majorly appreciated! Thank you, oh wise ones...
geeDoh said:
Semi-noob here, would appreciate any help!
S-Off using revone, flashed CWM, and then ROM'd. Found an issue with the phone (wireless charger not working), so need to return to stock before bringing to Verizon. Used adb to S-On, and now, I am STUCK in Fastboot (or is it called Hboot?)!
None of the "options in Fastboot do anything (Bootloader, Reboot, Reboot Bootloader, Factory Reset). I can't get anywhere past Fastboot!
I think my problem was that I did not flash the stock ROM first, before S-on again. The phone no longer goes into Bootloader, so I don't know how to flash a ROM at this point.
Any help would be majorly appreciated! Thank you, oh wise ones...
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The good news is, if you really are stuck in fastboot, you can still use adb/fastboot commands to get your phone working again. There is an important distinction between fastboot and hboot, though: fastboot is basically the bootloader's "debug" mode, while hboot is the regular bootloader mode. You won't be able to do much if your bootloader says "hboot" above the available options, but if it says "fastboot" or "fastboot usb" you're fine.
You should try to get s-off again (assuming you haven't relocked your bootloader) either via revone or facepalm, then flash a stock rom and proceed from there.
Clarification: if you have relocked your bootloader, unlock, then get s-off.
Used adb to S-On? Meaning what exactly? Did you lock beforehand?
I currently have S-on. I used revone's method to S-off.
I think the problem is that I have relocked the bootloader (phone shows LOCKED) with a custom ROM installed. I think I should have flashed a stock ROM before relocking. Would this have caused the problem I'm having?
I am not sure how to get S-off again, because I am stuck on the FASTBOOT. Selecting Bootloader/Reboot/Reboot Bootloader just returns me to the same screen. When I try to enter any line items (in Terminal), adb says there are no devices connected (this is probably due to the fact that my phone no longer boots to the homescreen). Any suggestions of how to get S-off again??
Thanks...
What method did you use for S-ON? There are guides here that lay out every step needed to return to stock.
Also when in fastboot, you need to use fastboot, not adb. Type in fastboot devices. Does your device ID show?
I would suggest trying to run the RUU. Although it may not work depending on HBOOT version and the fact you are now S-ON.
Can you boot into Recovery? If so, is there a ROM still on the phone? If so, try flashing it...
geeDoh said:
I currently have S-on. I used revone's method to S-off.
I think the problem is that I have relocked the bootloader (phone shows LOCKED) with a custom ROM installed. I think I should have flashed a stock ROM before relocking. Would this have caused the problem I'm having?
I am not sure how to get S-off again, because I am stuck on the FASTBOOT. Selecting Bootloader/Reboot/Reboot Bootloader just returns me to the same screen. When I try to enter any line items (in Terminal), adb says there are no devices connected (this is probably due to the fact that my phone no longer boots to the homescreen). Any suggestions of how to get S-off again??
Thanks...
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Does the unit show up in device manager? You may need to install a driver.
Phaded said:
What method did you use for S-ON? There are guides here that lay out every step needed to return to stock.
Also when in fastboot, you need to use fastboot, not adb. Type in fastboot devices. Does your device ID show?
I would suggest trying to run the RUU. Although it may not work depending on HBOOT version and the fact you are now S-ON.
Can you boot into Recovery? If so, is there a ROM still on the phone? If so, try flashing it...
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Oh, using Fastboot gave me my device ID. What can I do now??
I can't get into Recovery from Fastboot USB. The option for Bootloader and Reboot Bootloader are there, but selecting them just returns me to Fastboot USB. I assume this is because I am already S-On again...?
geeDoh said:
Oh, using Fastboot gave me my device ID. What can I do now??
I can't get into Recovery from Fastboot USB. The option for Bootloader and Reboot Bootloader are there, but selecting them just returns me to Fastboot USB. I assume this is because I am already S-On again...?
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Select bootloader, then recovery. The menus look the same, but they are different.
If you can boot into recovery, what is it? Stock or custom?
Phaded said:
Select bootloader, then recovery. The menus look the same, but they are different.
If you can boot into recovery, what is it? Stock or custom?
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When I select Bootloader -> Recovery, the HTC screen flashes, then I'm returned to Fastboot USB.
geeDoh said:
When I select Bootloader -> Recovery, the HTC screen flashes, then I'm returned to Fastboot USB.
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That's because you have unsigned boot.img and/or recovery and relocked the device.
You need to RUU or unlock again to boot to anything.
Any tips on how to unlock again? (and once I am unlocked, i assume I need to load Recovery, and from there, flash a stock ROM?)
geeDoh said:
Any tips on how to unlock again? (and once I am unlocked, i assume I need to load Recovery, and from there, flash a stock ROM?)
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Run Moonshine.
If that fails, RUU to stock.
You didn't happen to make an unlock_code.bin with htc did you?
No, i didn't. Not even sure what that is...haha...
I'm going to run RUU, and hope that works! Thanks for everyones input...
still no luck! =T
So, I've tried running RUU (this is the RUU file I'm using: RUU_DLX_WL_JB_45_VERIZON_WWE_1.15.605.4_Radio_1.00.00.1023_3_NV_VZW_1.98_002_release_290923_signed), but after it runs for a while (it says it is erasing data, then sending to the phone),
RUU says I am currently on 2.06, so is this the correct RUU file?
Another option for me, other than putting the phone back to stock, is for me to completely brick it. I tried unplugging and powering off the phone while RUU was running, but it still comes back to Fastboot. Suggestions?
Thanks again....
geeDoh said:
So, I've tried running RUU (this is the RUU file I'm using: RUU_DLX_WL_JB_45_VERIZON_WWE_1.15.605.4_Radio_1.00.00.1023_3_NV_VZW_1.98_002_release_290923_signed), but after it runs for a while (it says it is erasing data, then sending to the phone),
RUU says I am currently on 2.06, so is this the correct RUU file?
Another option for me, other than putting the phone back to stock, is for me to completely brick it. I tried unplugging and powering off the phone while RUU was running, but it still comes back to Fastboot. Suggestions?
Thanks again....
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Just run the RUU. There is only one RUU. You are on 2.06, that's why it tells you that. Let the whole thing run.
You cannot downgrade via RUU. You need to unlock the phone, s-off it (facepalm should suffice) then you can RUU back to 1.15 if you choose.
beaups said:
You cannot downgrade via RUU. You need to unlock the phone, s-off it (facepalm should suffice) then you can RUU back to 1.15 if you choose.
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Ah forgot he went back to S-On.
Phaded said:
Ah forgot he went back to S-On.
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I have the same problem. Since it was relocked, the htc dev site can't give the bin file to unlock it again. So I'm stuck in fastboot usb mode and I can't do anything about it. If only I can unlock it again, then I can move on from there.
okyere said:
I have the same problem. Since it was relocked, the htc dev site can't give the bin file to unlock it again. So I'm stuck in fastboot usb mode and I can't do anything about it. If only I can unlock it again, then I can move on from there.
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Still have the token? Or the email that it got sent in?

Completely stock, stuck on white htc boot screen

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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hxdrummerxc said:
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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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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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
EDIT:
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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REV3NT3CH said:
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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REV3NT3CH said:
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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acejavelin said:
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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REV3NT3CH said:
acejavelin said:
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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REV3NT3CH said:
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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REV3NT3CH said:
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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Snuzzo said:
@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?

Need help please asap please!!!!

I flashed a backup from twrp recovery then it was successful but when I rebooted my device it was stuck on an endless boot. I was able to get to twrp recovery then i bootedinto the bootloader I dont know why but i relocked the bootloader using oem lock. then it booted up and now is stock on the htc logo. i thought it would boot up then i was going to unlock the bootloader again thinking it would fix it. i was not thinking straight. now my phone is not being picked by my pc when using adb devices. please help
please
thank you
JOE180360 said:
i was going to unlock the bootloader again thinking it would fix it. i was not thinking straight.
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I think you mean you relocked the bootloader again, since that is what it said in your PM to me; and it makes more sense (based on what you are saying).
Relocking as you now know, is not (in itself) going to return you to stock. Think about that, where would the necessary stock ROM and other files magically come from?
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now my phone is not being picked by my pc when using adb devices. please help
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adb only works when the phone is booted, and possibly in recovery. It will never work in bootloader or fastboot mode.
Check to see if the command works in fastboot mode: fastboot devices
If so, since you are already RELOCKED, just run the 4.28.502.2 RUU (as I've seen you asked for in another thread, which I also answered).
Thanks man.
redpoint73 said:
I think you mean you relocked the bootloader again, since that is what it said in your PM to me; and it makes more sense (based on what you are saying).
Relocking as you now know, is not (in itself) going to return you to stock. Think about that, where would the necessary stock ROM and other files magically come from?
adb only works when the phone is booted, and possibly in recovery. It will never work in bootloader or fastboot mode.
Check to see if the command works in fastboot mode: fastboot devices
If so, since you are already RELOCKED, just run the 4.28.502.2 RUU (as I've seen you asked for in another thread, which I also answered
I am charging m phone right now. hopefully everything goes well. thanks for finding the ruu.
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redpoint73 said:
I think you mean you relocked the bootloader again, since that is what it said in your PM to me; and it makes more sense (based on what you are saying).
Relocking as you now know, is not (in itself) going to return you to stock. Think about that, where would the necessary stock ROM and other files magically come from?
adb only works when the phone is booted, and possibly in recovery. It will never work in bootloader or fastboot mode.
Check to see if the command works in fastboot mode: fastboot devices
If so, since you are already RELOCKED, just run the 4.28.502.2 RUU (as I've seen you asked for in another thread, which I also answered).
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the command works but the ruu is saying it cant pickup the device
will the ruu work if there's no image version on the phone.
JOE180360 said:
the command works but the ruu is saying it cant pickup the device
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theres no image version on the phone. will it still work
the ruu started and is stuck at 14% sening.....
JOE180360 said:
theres no image version on the phone. will it still work
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it stated uo great then now is stuck at 14%. what should i do?
TAHNK YOU!!!!!!!
JOE180360 said:
it stated uo great then now is stuck at 14%. what should i do?
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Your a real life saver man. thanks to you i got my phone back. i probably would have never found the ruu with out you.
Thanks so much.

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