Hello, I am new as a poster on these forums, but not new as a visitor, but I thought I would have the best luck asking around here. So basically I was being stupid and on my HTC One M8, which has been rooted for some time, I wanted to put the 5.0.1 GPE Skydragon on. I had been trying to get S-off in the past, but it had failed. Today I tried again, but still wouldn't get past first bottle. Either way I was impatient and misinterpreted a tutorial someone had created, implying you already had S-Off. I though that would be a later step and this was a different method, so I tried to flash the ROM with S-On, and things went downhill from there. I could make my phone vibrate by using the volume buttons, but a dark screen that displayed nothing. I was able to access my boot loader and TWRP, so I know the screen isn't kill. When inside of TWRP, I clicked on system cache along with Davlik and other ones, so it screwed my system no also. Also, if I plug it into my computer the internal sd and external sd do appear, so that's good. But in recap I am stuck where I can only access TWRP and boot menu, and because my S is on, I cant seem to flash anything nor get past it. Please help, my phone is vital especially in Finals Week.
The best way to recover is to flash a RUU...I do not have links for you, but I have been here for a few months. I've heard when problems exist, the best thing to do is flash a RUU...I might be completely wrong, but give wonder_never_cease a pm. He's a very knowledgeable person.
jxcorex28 said:
The best way to recover is to flash a RUU...I do not have links for you, but I have been here for a few months. I've heard when problems exist, the best thing to do is flash a RUU...I might be completely wrong, but give wonder_never_cease a pm. He's a very knowledgeable person.
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couldn't find that user... he is on the forum, correct?
Its wonders_never_cease
But in all seriousness this information is posted time and time again here. I'm sure wonders has better things to do than to do your searches for you. Not trying to be rude but its all right here.
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tommy_riley said:
Its wonders_never_cease
But in all seriousness this information is posted time and time again here. I'm sure wonders has better things to do than to do your searches for you. Not trying to be rude but its all right here.
- Sent from a payphone ...
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Well, I have looked around, nothing in the same predicament that I am in currently... So I will send him a message anyway, maybe I'll get lucky.
Update: I messaged him and no reply yet, this is urgent, so if anyone can directly help me I would appreciate it greatly.
As instructed above if unable to boot into bootloader to flash a custom recovery and pushing a custom rom to phone,flash the ruu thats for your software build you had prior to this fiasco,patience is a virtue eh...lol...
tommy_riley said:
Its wonders_never_cease
But in all seriousness this information is posted time and time again here. I'm sure wonders has better things to do than to do your searches for you. Not trying to be rude but its all right here.
- Sent from a payphone ...
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"sent from a payphone". i love it!
"all I can really do, is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
ryankrogh said:
When inside of TWRP, I clicked on system cache along with Davlik and other ones, so it screwed my system no also.
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You mean you wiped something, like system? What were you trying to accomplish by doing this, exactly?
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ryankrogh said:
Well, I have looked around, nothing in the same predicament that I am in currently...
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This same situation gets asked several times a day.
Just restore the nandroid you made. If you didn't make one, than that is a mistake I suggest you never repeat ever again.
If no nandroid, you just need to flash a ROM (either by adb sideloader, adb push, mount memory in recovery, or put on removable SD). A ROM that matches you current firmware will avoid the long boot times and broken WiFi that are symptomatic of a firmware mismatch. You haven't posted enough info for us to know what firmware you are on (hboot and radio number).
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jxcorex28 said:
The best way to recover is to flash a RUU...I do not have links for you
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Relock the bootloader to RUU (with s-on).
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BTW, what is with all the bad thread titles today? At least 4 threads in this forum titled "HELP", "[Q]" or something similar. This this is a Q&A and help forum, so of course you are asking for help and have a question. But please try to give your thread a specific title describing your issue, to help keep the forum organized.
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You mean you wiped something, like system? What were you trying to accomplish by doing this, exactly?
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This same situation gets asked several times a day.
Just restore the nandroid you made. If you didn't make one, than that is a mistake I suggest you never repeat ever again.
If no nandroid, you just need to flash a ROM (either by adb sideloader, adb push, mount memory in recovery, or put on removable SD). A ROM that matches you current firmware will avoid the long boot times and broken WiFi that are symptomatic of a firmware mismatch. You haven't posted enough info for us to know what firmware you are on (hboot and radio number).
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-ruu-m8ul-4-4-3-t2860423
Relock the bootloader to RUU (with s-on).
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BTW, what is with all the bad thread titles today? At least 4 threads in this forum titled "HELP", "[Q]" or something similar. This this is a Q&A and help forum, so of course you are asking for help and have a question. But please try to give your thread a specific title describing your issue, to help keep the forum organized.
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The issue has been resolved after a stressful weekend, there was a droid news article that worked for me, so the RUU method worked in the end. Thanks anyway!
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When I tryed to flash MeanICS on my evo all appeared to go well until I rebooted. After rebooting I only got a black screen. I can still boot into bootloader which gives me hope. I tryed reflashing Mean and a couple of other ROMs but the problem persists. I was hoping someone may have had a simular problem and had a fix or workaround that I could try.
Thx
Check my guide I listed this exact issue in troubleshooting, if you have any questions after feel free to ask
Thank you for your help. I now understand the problem (bootloop, caused probably by the kernel) but even a full wipe using twrp I can't get any ROMs to load, and I was not thinking and didn't make a back up.
Download a ROM and verify the check sum then unzip and place the boot.img in your adb tools (or SDK depending on what you use) boot to boot loader and select fastboot (from PC terminal, sorry) type fastboot flash boot boot.img and then in recovery try to flash the ROM zip. Be sure to wipe dalvik, cache, factory reset and system first to avoid issues
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I just noticed you said black screen, that most definitely is a kernel issue but its a ROM base mismatch, you just needed to fast boot the mean kernel most likely
I had this problem literally yesterday. All you need to do is flash the boot.img located in the unzipped folder of meanrom and then flash via fast boots via pc or mac. Wipe everything first and then flash the BOOT.IMG. THEN FLASH MEAN ROM and wipe cache etc.
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Yeah I read too quickly and missed the part about the black screen. I decided it was better to outline the whole process
ok i downloaded a new rom, verified md5sum, and unzipped the rom. i also downloaded eclipse and am linking eclipse and android sdk to try and make this a little easier, i hope. i feel like such a total noob, well for the most part i am.... i guess what i am saying is that i don;t know if i am removing boot.img from zip or if i'm just checking something on the boot.img using adb
You just need adb tools, you are making this a little harder then it needs to be
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Sorry, couldn't remember the exact name, do a search for evo4glteroot2 its basically adb tools
http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/HTCEvo4GLTE/rooting/Evo4GLTERoot2.zip
It took me a bit to realize what you guys were telling me to do.. I can be dence at times. But thank you very much my phone is now fixed.
No prob. Sorry if I at any time seemed hostile, I have been having issues with loud neighbors who have legal permission to make noise all damn night and have done so all week, I'm very agitated
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Oh god now I'm confusing threads again
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brandoncastleman said:
Hi,
I made a fudge... I had a couple of the bootloader flash files in the same download folder - long story short, I thought I was updating radios/firmware and it turns out I downgraded. Everything said "Ok" during the process, but after the reboot, I'm bricked. No lights, no response, Windows shows it as the Qsomething-or-another mode.
Is there any way to fix this - or do I have to take it into the store? I have TEP, but I'm afraid of what to say when they ask me what happened, since I have already customized my bootloader, unlocked via HTC Dev Unlock, etc.
Any pointers?
B
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yes there is a way to unbrick but not sure exaclty how I search and see if I can find you some posts for you to look at
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yes there is a way to unbrick but not sure exaclty how I search and see if I can find you some posts for you to look at
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I dont know if this will work maybe others will reply and see So don't taoke my word for it Untill I can get back to you or someone else can confirm. I bricked my phone on purpose so I can get back to hboot1.12 but this is not the same. here is a linlk but it should work this unbricker fixes the phone when you are trying to flash lazy panda
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yes there is a way to unbrick but not sure exaclty how I search and see if I can find you some posts for you to look at
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I dont know if this will work maybe others will reply and see So don't taoke my word for it Untill I can get back to you or someone else can confirm. I bricked my phone on purpose so I can get back to hboot1.12 but this is not the same. here is a linlk but it should work this unbricker fixes the phone when you are trying to flash lazy panda
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I tried this, and Terminal tells me that the phone is not found... and I confirmed through their IRC support chat page that this tool only works for bricks caused by their tool. Mine was caused by a firmware flash.
I was not sure thats why I said I would wait till someone would confirm. would you do stuff makes sure your usb plug in is plugged into the read of the computer where the usb plug is plugged into the motherboard not by a extension that goes to the front of the computer makes a bif difference in stuff like this.
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You could look into this thread a little just some again this is something different but I not sure what the unbricker really does its a file ported over from the htc one x phone that worked on the htc evo lte since it iis very simular phone
I'm quite worried I soft bricked my phone. I am new to a rooted android device. I am more used to an unlocked windows mobile. Here is what I did...
I rooted my handset using blackwofls guide, it worked perfectly. I then installed adfree android from the market, it also worked perfectly.
After that, I went and got font installer, it installed like any other app, opened fine. I chose a font I wanted to use, previewed it, and installed it.
It had prompted me to reboot for the font to take effect. After rebooting my phone will no longer go past the AT&T splash screen. I am very worried since I do not know how to fix it, I don't have a backup of my ICS of any sort. I can however get into ODIN and the recovery mode of clockwork.
I reset my cache and data numerous times, and i did a factory reset, it didn't help me. It just sits at the splash screen and vibrates often. Please help me.
I got you covered man.
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http://d-h.st/ozL
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I got you covered man.
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This is actually what I had used to fix it. I appreciate your response and help in solving my issue.
Me too
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This is actually what I had used to fix it. I appreciate your response and help in solving my issue.
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The link was deleted. Could someone please tell me what it was/where it went?
Thanks in advance.
Ive tried searching for answers but no luck. Phone doesn't boot, i have "PH85IMG_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TMOUS_2.14.531.3_Radio_1.14. 550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15_release_259626_signed" rom but phone is s-on and i have no way to enable usb debug since im stuck in the fastboot/hboot screen. Is it Possible to get s-off without debug?
Searching and patience.
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Ive tried searching for answers but no luck. Phone doesn't boot
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Don't start any new threads about this same issue please--wait patiently until someone answers you.
While waiting, use the search function for "amaze unbricking" and other terms similar to what you're experiencing.
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Ive tried searching
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I'm gonna hunch you're S-ON.
Before anything else, go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Amaze_4G/ROMs
Find the RUU that was on your phone before you tried to change ROMs.
Download it and rename it PH85IMG.ZIP and put it in the root of your phone's sdcard.
Reboot your phone into Bootloader, and let it find and install the RUU.
Report your results back here after you've done that.
Good luck.
Hey guys,
I need a creative solution to restore my phone to stock for warranty claim. My USB does not work so I don't have the usual option of using Odin.
I thought I had found a solution with Mobile Odin but whenever I try to run, it mentions it is not compatible with my device. I am currently on Hyperdrive 17.1 via SS.
Thanks
guyver2077 said:
Hey guys,
I need a creative solution to restore my phone to stock for warranty claim. My USB does not work so I don't have the usual option of using Odin.
I thought I had found a solution with Mobile Odin but whenever I try to run, it mentions it is not compatible with my device. I am currently on Hyperdrive 17.1 via SS.
Thanks
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If you are on NC5 I have a nandroid backup of a stock NC5 image that only has root. I could give you a link to my dropbox that has the zip and you could flash through safestrap then unroot, etc.... I imagine that would work. Up to you if you want to try it. Just let me know cuz I'm gonna have to boot into it myself and remove all my contacts and everything.
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If you are on NC5 I have a nandroid backup of a stock NC5 image that only has root. I could give you a link to my dropbox that has the zip and you could flash through safestrap then unroot, etc.... I imagine that would work. Up to you if you want to try it. Just let me know cuz I'm gonna have to boot into it myself and remove all my contacts and everything.
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I mean anything is worth a shot...Can you install that via safestrap?
I guess I'm trying to just go back to full stock and even remove the 'custom' message from the boot screen. If only mobile Odin worked..anyone have experience with that and S4?
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I mean anything is worth a shot...Can you install that via safestrap?
I guess I'm trying to just go back to full stock and even remove the 'custom' message from the boot screen. If only mobile Odin worked..anyone have experience with that and S4?
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@joshm.1219 this seem reasonable to do?
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guyver2077 said:
I mean anything is worth a shot...Can you install that via safestrap?
I guess I'm trying to just go back to full stock and even remove the 'custom' message from the boot screen. If only mobile Odin worked..anyone have experience with that and S4?
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Yes, you'd be able to flash my NC5 nandroid via safestrap.
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@joshm.1219 this seem reasonable to do?
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Yes, you'd be able to flash my NC5 nandroid via safestrap.
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Yes it should work, generally you don't want to use nandroids from another phone of course, but if he's just doing it to return to stock for warranty, it should be enough to get it to boot, etc.
guyver2077 said:
Hey guys,
I need a creative solution to restore my phone to stock for warranty claim. My USB does not work so I don't have the usual option of using Odin.
I thought I had found a solution with Mobile Odin but whenever I try to run, it mentions it is not compatible with my device. I am currently on Hyperdrive 17.1 via SS.
Thanks
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bnhwfph6konr7ad/AACqXaf0UTS9pRP8A7GVS6FHa?dl=0
There you go. You should be able to download these files and put the in extsd/TWRP/backup/d.......
And "restore" in safestrap. You will then need to remove safestrap, supersu, and towel root apps and unroot. You may be able to unroot through supersu but I'm not sure. I hope this works for you...keep me posted so I can delete the dropbox folder if it works. Ill be deleting the folder in a day or two anyway just in case. The files are good but I assume no risk if something does go wrong as I've never done anything like this before...you should be OK though.
You may need to flash this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358539843 for WiFi also.
Great. Well i have downloaded all files onto my SD in the directory mentioned...
When i go into SS to restore, nothing appears. Any idea?
Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.
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Great. Well i have downloaded all files onto my SD in the directory mentioned...
When i go into SS to restore, nothing appears. Any idea?
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Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.
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guyver2077 said:
Great. Well i have downloaded all files onto my SD in the directory mentioned...
When i go into SS to restore, nothing appears. Any idea?
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Actually, hold on. I just found an nc5 flashable zip on my extsd. Gimme a min to upload to dropbox. You will def need the WiFi modules I linked to earlier also.
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guyver2077 said:
Great. Well i have downloaded all files onto my SD in the directory mentioned...
When i go into SS to restore, nothing appears. Any idea?
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This is an NC5 flashable zip, just install in safestrap as you normally would. It may just be a ROM but I can't remember. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mth9zpmxqg75jgc/VRUFNC5_Rooted_Stock-v2.zip?dl=0
You should be able to unroot and everything. Let me know how it goes.
try replacing usb port
I started fixing phones (mainly iDonts because screens are a LOT cheaper), but I've replaced a usb port on an s4 active and it took me less than 10 minutes start to finish (for your first time I would watch the youtube video a few times and take as much time as needed, and btw fridge magnets work great for not losing screws)
the part should be $10 to $20 with shipping on amazon, and tool kit is less than $5 (the part might come with tools, look in description)
just search youtube "how to replace usb galaxy s4"
the usb port (and attatched flex cable) is not carrier specific, however, it probably differs from the s4 active and mini, and unfortunately don't have one to see if it is, so be sure to look out for that. The procedure IS different between S4 active, S4 mini, regular S4 so be sure you're watching a how to video on the right model
if you need any help with this, reply to this thread or pm and i will help you out.
Unless you have very shakey hands and/or can't see those small screws, I am confident you can do it, for not much has to come apart to replace the usb. The hardest part is the flex cable connection to the motherboard, but if you disconnect it with a PLASTIC tool, you greatly reduce risk of damage, so use plastic. A magnifier may help to see what you're doing, especially when fitting the new cable connection
Good luck!
edit: just looked back n saw the part about warranty. Well, I'm pretty sure you can get away with this, if it is a defective usb port. Those long samsung cables go bad after awhile so try another one (if you knew that already, disregard) and make sure verizon doesn't claim misuse (i.e. forced cable upside down; I used to work for them, they wouldn't replace phones for that reason but that was almost 4 years ago) just maybe try and make it look well taken care of if going warranty route. I am still pretty sure there are no void stickers on any screws, but I can check as soon as I figure out how to get safestrap back after forgetting to flash supersu after Hyperdrive rls19. I miss mdk...wish i didn't break that $180 display, I went with $100 Asurion claim (btw it was a brand new replacement, so any void stickers would be there)
Anyways, hope this helps, reply if need more, and good luck!
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Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.
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Try making a folder called 'stock' or something in extsd/TWRP/backups/d...... And moving everything to the new folder.
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Actually, hold on. I just found an nc5 flashable zip on my extsd. Gimme a min to upload to dropbox. You will def need the WiFi modules I linked to earlier also.
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This is an NC5 flashable zip, just install in safestrap as you normally would. It may just be a ROM but I can't remember. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mth9zpmxqg75jgc/VRUFNC5_Rooted_Stock-v2.zip?dl=0
You should be able to unroot and everything. Let me know how it goes.
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Good news. I'm now on a stock rom! Thanks for all your help.
Now to get rid of the custom lock on boot screen and I should be good to go.
guyver2077 said:
Good news. I'm now on a stock rom! Thanks for all your help.
Now to get rid of the custom lock on boot screen and I should be good to go.
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If I'm not mistaken, that logo can only be removed with an Odin .tar full wipe, for that custom lock shows up when anything to the ROM is changed, which it still may be. Locked bootloader means anything before the safestrap logo is locked (i think). I may be full wiping via odin today for I need to get root again, so I can let ya know if it gets rid of that.
Obviously I'm still a newb to xda, but I've been rooting for few years now, so keep that in mind. Just tryin to get my thx count up so I can actually post things lol. But if I am wrong about ANY of this, I am open to any criticism (so long as not rude and quick explaination why)
Hope this helps
Edit: maybe try flashing that zip again, but wiping system first? But if you lost safestrap I'm not sure how that is possible
guyver2077 said:
Good news. I'm now on a stock rom! Thanks for all your help.
Now to get rid of the custom lock on boot screen and I should be good to go.
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You can try triangle away from the play store.