I just bought a used HTC EVO 3d. It was at a cheap price, but purported to be working. It's not, and I'd like to see if I can do anything with it, as I'm not likely to get my $$ back.
Here are the symptoms:
When turning the device on, the white HTC screen comes up for about 3-5sec then the screen goes black and does nothing else. I have to remove and replace the battery to do ANYTHING else with it, including charge it.
I have tried to unlock the bootloader via htcdev. I successfully sent it the bin and the unlock prompt appeared on the screen. I selected yes, and pressed the Power button. The phone froze at that screen. I had to remove and replace the battery to get back into the bootloader where I saw it was still ***locked***
When attempting to use the PG86IMG (2.89), it reads it from the microsd, checks it, and returns back to the bootloader screen.
Attempting a Factory Reset from the bootloader freezes the bootloader. battery remove/replace required to do anything further
Choosing Recovery from bootloader shows HTC white screen, then green down arrow with circular arrows around it. Holding Vol Up plus Power, and I can see the following errors:
e: Can't read Misc
(I/O Error)
e: cant mount /cache/recovery/command
e: set_bootloader_message_block: emmc_read_data fail!
e: can't mount /data/data/recovery/log
e: cant open /data/data/recovery/log
e:set_bootloader_message_block:emmc_read_data fail:
I choose Reboot from Recovery and it repeats the above e: messages and turns off. A battery remove/replace is required to do anything further
Is this repairable? Thanks for any assistance.
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Hey guys,
It looks like I've finally screwed up my phone. It was bound to happen.
Here's what happened:
I was running an unchanged, rooted rom. I installed RyanA's lagfix, which worked, but didn't make a huge difference.
So I unapplied it, and then applied the voodoo lagfix. This worked great until I tried to install a backup. I forgot to disable voodoo, and now I'm stuck.
Problems:
The phone boots up, I can use it and everything, but I have 0.00 application space. I cannot install anything!
I cannot enter USB mode in any way. I installed the drivers, uninstalled them, re-installed... nothing. I am running Windows 7, but I tried it on an XP machine, still nothing.
If I go into Clockwork to try to factory reset, or install my backup stock rom, I get this error:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
Error mounting /data/!
Skipping format...
Copying files...
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
E: Can't mount DATA:
E: Failure at line 372:
copy_dir PACKAGE:data DATA:
Installation aborted.
Lastly, I can't enter download mode at all. I may have a hardware locked Vibrant, because I've never been able to get into it. This is a problem, because I can't flash Odin to fix this whole mess.
I now come to you people who have been super helpful in the past! What can I do aside from cry?
You are getting that error becuase you still have a ext4 partition in place. If you can still acess your sd card,then download "disable-lagfix" zip,or create a file by that name in the "voodoo" folder (reboot), or flash zip through clockwork. Then run your nandroid backup. I always keep that zip on my sdcard for this very situation.
If you can boot up, and get into the Android OS, you can almost assuredly fix it.
What have you tried to get into Download mode? Try to follow these instructions exactly.
1- Install Samsung Kies. (This will install the drivers needed for your phone onto your computer).
2- Power down your phone.
3- Remove the battery.
4- Plug a usb cable into your phone.
5- Plug the usb cable into your computer.
6- While holding your phone with one hand, press and hold the Volume Up AND Volume Down button AND the power button.
7- While holding down all three buttons, put your battery into the phone.
8- As soon as you put the battery back in you will see a small icon in the center of the screen, as soon as it goes away, (it will be a solid black screen) release ONLY the power button. Continue to hold the Volume keys. Timing is important here, you must release the button as soon as you see a black screen after the initial animation.
This should get you into Download mode where you can flash with Odin and fix it right up.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the speedy response guys. I'll give it a shot now and see what happens!
y2jon said:
If I go into Clockwork to try to factory reset, or install my backup stock rom, I get this error:
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
Error mounting /data/!
Skipping format...
Copying files...
E: Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(File exists)
E: Can't mount DATA:
E: Failure at line 372:
copy_dir PACKAGE:data DATA:
Installation aborted.
Lastly, I can't enter download mode at all. I may have a hardware locked Vibrant, because I've never been able to get into it. This is a problem, because I can't flash Odin to fix this whole mess.
I now come to you people who have been super helpful in the past! What can I do aside from cry?
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I ended up making this very same mistake a few days ago. This might be silly, but have you tried disabling Voodoo yet? When this happened to me, I was able to put the "disable lagfix" file in the Voodoo folder and it fixed it. It copied the ext4 back to rfs and I was then able to restore a backup and my /data was recognized once again with no errors.
Dragoth12 said:
If you can boot up, and get into the Android OS, you can almost assuredly fix it.
What have you tried to get into Download mode? Try to follow these instructions exactly.
1- Install Samsung Kies. (This will install the drivers needed for your phone onto your computer).
2- Power down your phone.
3- Remove the battery.
4- Plug a usb cable into your phone.
5- Plug the usb cable into your computer.
6- While holding your phone with one hand, press and hold the Volume Up AND Volume Down button AND the power button.
7- While holding down all three buttons, put your battery into the phone.
8- As soon as you put the battery back in you will see a small icon in the center of the screen, as soon as it goes away, (it will be a solid black screen) release ONLY the power button. Continue to hold the Volume keys. Timing is important here, you must release the button as soon as you see a black screen after the initial animation.
This should get you into Download mode where you can flash with Odin and fix it right up.
Hope this helps.
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You are an absolute genius! I just got in on the first try following those instructions!
It looks like everything is on the way to working again, thanks so much!!
And thanks everyone else for the help!
I didn't personally come up with that procedure, I found it in other threads here on XDA after a couple hours of searching since I soft bricked my phone yesterday. Glad I could relay the info and help you out.
I bought a used phone, knowing that it had a problem. This problem would cause it to stay stuck on the "three android skating" boot screen and after around 2 minutes, the phone would just turn itself off so I searched all over the internet for a solution and I came across this.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/16/how-to-root-the-htc-droid-eris
I followed the above guide with the utmost of care and it did not work. The problem was still persisting.
The only thing I could make it do from there is press volume up and end button. It brought me to system recovery (2e) and it gives me these four options.
Reboot system now
apply sdcard: update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Thus, I assumed that I had to go to apply the fix through the sdcard. However, it said it couldn't open /cache/recovery/command then it showed the information on why and it said (no such file or directory).
I was then told that if the above fix did not work, I could "use the fix that Verizon uses". (refer to the link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6702102&postcount=1%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EA
I downloaded this "fix" to the desktop and ran it, whilst carefully following these instructions: http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/25944-how-manually-update-eris-using-ruu.html
Every step worked until I reached step 8/9, at this point it, it was 10% from completion when an error popped up onto the screen and it said "it cannot be completed", and it told me to reinstall the software.
However, I couldn't reinstall it because none of the buttons, the volume rocker nor the trackball was working so I was unable to go back to try and reinstall as it was stuck on a black screen. The only thing that I could see was the HTC logo in the middle and a status bar below it which was stuck at the same level as the program that was displayed on the computer screen. It seemed completely frozen so I had no choice but to disconnect it from the computer but this led to another problem which is what this post is about.
My phone is completely dead, it will not turn on despite holding the power button for long periods of time and when I try to charge it, the charge led light does not appear. I think that the phone is bricked and I don't know how it got to this because I followed the instructions word for word and the other users of the Droid eris on the above forums had successfully fixed their phone.
Can anyone help me fix my Droid Eris, or are able give me an idea on what is actually wrong with the phone? Thanks in advanced!
Do you know if the phone is/was rooted before? Are you able to get it to boot into recovery?
*Droid Htc Eris
HBOOT: 1. 49. 0000
RADIO: 2. 42. 01. 04. 27
-After doing a hard reset (volume down +send+End button)] i can NO LONGER boot into the hboot menu (shouldn't have done that) :-(
*Boot status after pressing the power button:
-phone comes to the white start screen with the 3 skateboard droids along the center of the screen, then goes straight into recovery:
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ClockworkMod Recovery v 2.5.0.1
*reboot system now
*apply sdcard:update.zip
*wipe data/factort reset
*wipe cache partition
*install zip from sdcard
*nandroid
*partitions menu
*advanced
ClockworkMod Recovery v 2.5.0.1
E: Can't read MISC:
(No space left on device)
E: Can't read MISC:
(No space left on device)
E: Can't read MISC:
(No space left on device)
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-Im able to put stuff on my sdcard via the -mount USB storage sub- menu under the *partitions menu. I did a status report using one of the zips i found on a thread (cant remember which one).
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Eris MTD Partition Status Report Generated
PARTITION DEVICE_NAME SIZE(Bytes) BAD_BLOCKS #_E-BLKS ECC_FAIL ECC_CORR BBT_BLOCKS
misc /dev/mtd/mtd0 655360 5 5 30 0 0
recovery /dev/mtd/mtd1 5242880 0 40 0 0 0
boot /dev/mtd/mtd2 2621440 20 20 0 0 0
system /dev/mtd/mtd3 178257920 1354 1360 0 0 0
cache /dev/mtd/mtd4 136314880 37 1040 74 0 0
userdata /dev/mtd/mtd5 167247872 745 1276 172 0 0
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
-Has anyone figured out how to fix this error?
ClockworkMod Recovery (as the default recovery image) and the Eris are a disaster waiting to happen. Almost every stuck Eris like this happens from Clockwork, while you never read it happening from Amon_RA recovery.
If you can flash something, I guess you may as well flash ErisMTDNuke_v0.9.zip and hope that clears the errors in the partitions.
See this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23034380&postcount=3
While this gives an overview of how to use the new unlockable 1.51.0000 bootloader to get the 1.49.2000 S-OFF bootloader on, it shows the steps as well to flash ErisMTDNuke. After you flash that, hopefully it will leave the phone in a state where you can get a working HBOOT and - more importantly - Amon_RA recovery.
I just walked somebody through the process in a bit more detailed steps a few days ago (including adding the flash of Flashback21_v2 in order to get the radio flashed back to the current version; flashing the old root PB00IMG.zip flashes an old radio). It starts with this post: http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-eris/556826-stuck-boot-up-screen.html#post4475687
But, in your case, since you cannot start in HBOOT, you'll have to try starting with ErisMTDNuke. Then flash ErisMiscReset_v0.9.zip (and hope that works) and then try flashing the root PB00IMG.zip file (renamed as PB00IMG.zip). From there you should be able to start HBOOT, put the phone in fastboot, flash Amon_RA recovery, and then you should be able to get the phone back in order.
(By the way, you start in HBOOT by holding only VolDn - you don't need to hold send as well.)
hi doogald, Thank you for replying. I will read and try this on the phone as soon as i get home from work.
Okay so i was able to flash both ErisMTDNuke and ErisMiscReset_v0.9.zip and both flashed without error, but for some reason when i went to flash the PB00IMG.zip, it was not showing up in my storage card even though i could see it every time i mounted back to my laptop. I'm not sure why it wouldn't come up in my sd card? Anyway i think i screwed up.... i was being distracted and pulled out the battery, so when i tried to turn the phone back on, it went straight to the 3 droid skateboarders. No more clockword mod recovery. I tried the vol down + Send + end and this brought up fastboot USB in the top left corner of the 3 droid scateborders screen. I figured i'd try to use an RUU to see if i could flash using that, but there was a bootloader driver problem. I searched around and found drivers for it. I then tried the RUU but it gave me the 170 error about the USB not being connected. So i did another battery pull cos i read its not good to leave the phone on in fastboot because it kills the battery. I put the battery back in and put the phone in the charger. I didnt get the orange charge light, so i tried turning it back on, no use... it wouldnt turn on Now im stuck.. have no idea what to do?
PB00IMG.zip does not get flashed from recovery - it is processed by HBOOT. As I said, you get into HBOOT by holding VolDn while starting the phone, not holding VolDn and Send.
Erisuser1 posted an illustrated guide to PB00IMG.zip updating here: http://androidforums.com/eris-all-things-root/75384-visual-example-pb00img-zip-update-method.html
You can try to leave the phone plugged in to a charger overnight (not to a PC but to a wall charger) and see if it will charge. Don't try to turn it on while charging - just let it sit for several hours. There is an external charger that Seidio Online makes and Amazon sells, so you can charge the battery outside the phone.
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Multi-Function-Battery-Charger-Incredible/dp/B003N1915S
Ressurection: Phone has come back to life, it has power again!!!
doogald said:
PB00IMG.zip does not get flashed from recovery - it is processed by HBOOT. As I said, you get into HBOOT by holding VolDn while starting the phone, not holding VolDn and Send.
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I did a battery pull, and pressed the power button for about 5 sec to discharge the motherboard of the phone. I replaced the battery and pushed the power button again. The phone vibrated and went straight to the skateboard droids screen. I was semi relieved in a way
Doogald, i tried the volume down and End button to get into HBOOT, but it doesn't work. It just goes to the blank screen with the 3 droid skateboarders.
I can't really use the link you gave me because i'm not able to get into HBOOT. Is there another way to do this? BTW..Thank you for helping me!
I think that the only thing that you can try is to get the RUU for the new 1.51.0000 unlockable bootloader and try installing that.
You get it from here: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
Register for an address at the top, select "Droid Eris" from the dropdown, click "Begin unlock bootloader", answer the questions in the popup, and then you can download an RUU that will hopefully get you the 1.51.0000 unlockable bootloader.
I downloaded the RUU, i also downloaded HTC sync but my device is not being picked up. Is there any way to fix this, i think if i can just get my phone recognized by my computer, i should be able to run the RUU.
Try a different cable. However, it's quite possible that if the phone cannot get into HBOOT, it cannot be accessed by the PC. If that's the case, sorry to say that I think the phone is a brick.
Do you think this is a driver issue? is there some way i can connect to the phone using the fastboot command in sdk ? It does show the "fastboot USB" in the top left corner, though it shows that even when i disconnect the cable from the computer.
Is there anyone out there with this problem? Im not ready to give up.
If anyone is still stuck with an Eris that is bricked, i suggest you look into "JTAG" check out ebay for people that offer the service. They will do it for you for about $30 -$40. It fixes the fastboot and Hboot. You can load whatever firmware you want to after.
MY HTC ERIS LIVES ON !!! WOOOOHOOOOO
Hi guys
I got a rooted Legend but suddenly it STUCK IN THE BOOTLOADER
So i can fire it up ant the htc logo comes up and nothing more happens. I can access the bootloader and fastboot but recovery is also not possible. also the adb doesnt recognize the Device. after some days of searching for Drivers i think its impossible that the drivers aren't running.
So what can I do...?
Thanks for your help!
man_with_legend said:
Hi guys
I got a rooted Legend but suddenly it STUCK IN THE BOOTLOADER
So i can fire it up ant the htc logo comes up and nothing more happens. I can access the bootloader and fastboot but recovery is also not possible. also the adb doesnt recognize the Device. after some days of searching for Drivers i think its impossible that the drivers aren't running.
So what can I do...?
Thanks for your help!
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in bootloader do u have the option Recovery?
if you have when u choose it u see a screen with big exclamation mark right?
hold down Volume up + Power key and u will have HTC recovery.
nope
thanks for your quick response!!
homi3kh said:
in bootloader do u have the option Recovery?
if you have when u choose it u see a screen with big exclamation mark right?
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yes i've got this screen
homi3kh said:
hold down Volume up + Power key and u will have HTC recovery.
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but this wont work neither with VOL up + PWR nor with VOL dwn + PWR. I also tried those combinationts before the screen appears.
thx again
So is your problem that your ROM won't boot? In your case then, I suggest you reinstall CWM recovery following the instructions here. You can use the instructions for S-OFF user if your bootloader is unlocked. When you've reinstalled the recovery, wipe data, cache and dalvik cache and then install or reinstall the ROM of your choice. Install HTC Sync on your computer if your having problems with drivers.
little success
my bootloader is locked i have S-ON and v1.01
i copied the update.zip onto the sdcard and it IS THERE (controlled by putting into another phone)
i get into
Android System Recovery <2e>
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
but the menu appears
i wiped data/cache and then Apply sdcard:update.zip
E:Reading Package...retry 10
E:can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block/mncblk0)
(No such file or directory)
E:can't find /sdcard/update.zip
Installation aborted.
check your sdcard, something wrong with it
no chance
i tried all my 4 sdcards sized 2,4,8&32 GB and none of them worked.
the path it cant find is /dev/block/mmcblk0 but this is an internal path isnt it?
or is it a hardware failure?
I have a Kindle Fire HD 6 that appears to be bricked...
I did not do the attempted root, so I'm not sure what went into it, but I know it has been tinkered with.
It boots to the Fire System Recovery screen, giving the option to Reboot or Reset to Factory Defaults. Both options result in a reboot to the same screen.
The system recovery screen has a series of lines of code at the bottom such as:
E: failed to mount ...
E: Can't mount ...
E: Can't open ...
I have tried booting while holding the volume button down, power button, etc. with no luck.
any ideas? is it done for?
note: it is no longer in warranty, so that's not an option
robinstereo said:
I have a Kindle Fire HD 6 that appears to be bricked...
I did not do the attempted root, so I'm not sure what went into it, but I know it has been tinkered with.
It boots to the Fire System Recovery screen, giving the option to Reboot or Reset to Factory Defaults. Both options result in a reboot to the same screen.
The system recovery screen has a series of lines of code at the bottom such as:
E: failed to mount ...
E: Can't mount ...
E: Can't open ...
I have tried booting while holding the volume button down, power button, etc. with no luck.
any ideas? is it done for?
note: it is no longer in warranty, so that's not an option
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we are in teh same boat.
looks like unique solution is something to do with factory cable, a special cable which shorts pin 4 and pin1 on usb connector, which makes the tablet boot into fastboot mode.
let me know if you find something really useful, I have been lookng for info for days now.