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[Q] HTC Desire S is wiped and without clockworkmod [SOLVED]

Hi, i received HTC sense 3.0 and android 2.3.5 update. I tried to update it but it stuck on boot screen. Restarting didn't help. So I wiped all the data but later realised I no longer have clockworkmod installed.
I go to hboot and try to put recovery on sdcard through adb, but adb cant find my device.
Is there anything I can do? My phone is pretty messed up now, and I don't know what to do RUU also doesn't work, because my phone can't be found.
// #1 OK I managed to install clockworkmod through the Android Flasher. I've downloaded BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip but I cant install it through the clockworkmod. It says:
"E:Error in /sdcard/BeatMod BlissSense Hybrid v2.1.zip
(Status 1)
Installation aborted."
// #2 sorry to bother.. I disabled the verification check in clockworkmod, installed su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip and then custom ROM.. everything now works fine. Of course with the help of tutorials on xda and great people over here.
This was the worst 4 hours in my live as I thought my phone is bricked.

good for u man

Adidas108 said:
good for u man
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You don't appear alone with problem, so thanks for re-editing the thread post to provide updates, if you have the time and could try to add any URLs and links to the files that you used to resolve your issues, then that would be great!
I've already several threads where it appears the update has put others in the same position, so your update could prove to be a useful resource assisting the recovery of others!
Cheers.

Downloads:
Android Flasher: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638 (different versions for different phones)
HTC Desire S Recovery: http://downloads.saga-lbc-mod.de/recovery-images/PG88IMG-RECOVERYIMG-3.2.0.0.zip (unzip and use only recovery.img)
SU (root): http://www.mediafire.com/?q3ujsx1m4uq1662
ROM (I used this): http://dev-host.org/80uvbx4wgf4l/BeatMod_BlissSense_Hybrid_v2.1.zip
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Install ClockworkMod:
What you need to do is get the phone to fastboot and connect it to the PC via USB.
Launch and update Android Flasher. Choose your phone and browse for recovery image (recovery.img that you have unzipped)
Click finish and wait. Clockworkmod should by installed.
Get files on the phone:
Go to recovery
Mounts and storage menu
Mount USB storage
Then copy files (custom ROM you want to install and su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip) from PC to SD card
Install Root:
Go to recovery
Install zip from SD card
Toogle signature verification (disable it)
Choose zip from card and install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Choose zip from card and install custom ROM
Optional steps? (right after installing clockworkmod)
Go to recovery
Wipe data
Go to advanced
Mounts and Storage menu
Format /sdcard
That's it. Hope it helps.

Help! Stuck in Boot Loop!

I tried to flash DlevROM INFUSE EDITION from ClockWorkMod and I get stuck in a boot loop.
I've downloaded a return to stock rom, transferred the zip to external sd but I can't seem to locate it on the "install zip from sdcard" screen.
What am I doing wrong? My phone is totally out of commission until I flash a new rom.
I've literally clicked on every folder in "install zip from sdcard" trying to figure out where the rom is.
When I click on "external_sd" it doesn't find any files. Am I looking in the wrong place?
Please help!!! My phone is totally out of commission! Thanks.

You have to wipe all of your data after flashing a new ROM. This is the most common cause of boot loops.
Also make sure you are useing the correct clock work mod version (infuse version). Useing a version made for another phone causes partition and file location mix ups.There is a 100% working one for the infuse somewhere on this fourm. I just can't find the link because I'm on mobile.
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA App

noahk11 said:
You have to wipe all of your data after flashing a new ROM. This is the most common cause of boot loops.
Also make sure you are useing the correct clock work mod version (infuse version). Useing a version made for another phone causes partition and file location mix ups.There is a 100% working one for the infuse somewhere on this fourm. I just can't find the link because I'm on mobile.
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Thanks for the quick reply - however, since I'm in a boot loop, is it even possible to change the clockwork mod version?
Also, now when I go to "choose zip from sdcard" it says "no app2sd partition found." I can't click on it at all now.

delfinparis said:
Thanks for the quick reply - however, since I'm in a boot loop, is it even possible to change the clockwork mod version?
Also, now when I go to "choose zip from sdcard" it says "no app2sd partition found." I can't click on it at all now.
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Still need help or did u resolve this?

drewneeb said:
Still need help or did u resolve this?
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I totally need help - can't seem to do anything to fix. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Can you get into cwm at all?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

ppalbicke said:
Can you get into cwm at all?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium
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Yes, I'm in CWM right now.

try going into "mounts and storage" and "unmount /sdcard". its worked for me before

drewneeb said:
try going into "mounts and storage" and "unmount /sdcard". its worked for me before
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It shows both as unmounted (sdcard and sd-ext) and it won't allow me to mount either. Here's the message when I try to mount sdcard.
can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block//mmcblk0) (invalid argument) Error mounting SDCARD:!

delfinparis said:
It shows both as unmounted (sdcard and sd-ext) and it won't allow me to mount either. Here's the message when I try to mount sdcard.
can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block//mmcblk0) (invalid argument) Error mounting SDCARD:!
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i had sent u a pm but just ignore it..
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251&highlight=gtg+ultimate+unbrink
download his unbrick file and follw direction exactly.
Instructions:
1.To begin, download the modified recovery from the link above and extract it anywhere on your computer to find a file named recovery.
2.That done, using a root explorer, mount your system partition as read/write.
3.Once the system partition is mounted, copy the recovery you extracted to /system/bin. Reboot your device into recovery.
4.Once in recovery select, Reinstall Packages
when youre done all that go ahead and boot phone up. download rom manager and hit the very first button. then tap galaxs i9000.
do as it says and use wifi to install package. plz its better to be safe then have to do all this again. then download dlev rom infuse edition and place in sdcard. then boot into recovery...
1: select "wipe data/factory reset"
2: select "wipe cache partition"
2: go to "advanced" and "wipe dalvick cache".
3: install .zip from sdcard
4:
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any progress?

drewneeb said:
try going into "mounts and storage" and "unmount /sdcard". its worked for me before
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drewneeb said:
i had sent u a pm but just ignore it..
go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1116251&highlight=gtg+ultimate+unbrink
download his unbrick file and follw direction exactly.
Instructions:
1.To begin, download the modified recovery from the link above and extract it anywhere on your computer to find a file named recovery.
2.That done, using a root explorer, mount your system partition as read/write.
3.Once the system partition is mounted, copy the recovery you extracted to /system/bin. Reboot your device into recovery.
4.Once in recovery select, Reinstall Packages
when youre done all that go ahead and boot phone up. download rom manager and hit the very first button. then tap galaxs i9000.
do as it says and use wifi to install package. plz its better to be safe then have to do all this again. then download dlev rom infuse edition and place in sdcard. then boot into recovery...
1: select "wipe data/factory reset"
2: select "wipe cache partition"
2: go to "advanced" and "wipe dalvick cache".
3: install .zip from sdcard
4:
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any progress?
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Sorry - just woke up.
Quick question - where is the file marked "recovery"? I only see in that download Odin and the three files that use with with Odin. Did you want me to follow his instructions first with Odin and then yours? Thanks.

Are you on the correct CWM version? It seems like the partition tables inside of CWM are messed up.
Also consider the ultimate unbrick software it's a one click thing that will send you back to stock.
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA App

Yes it is you just need to go into fastboot mode (volume up + power) and flash recovery from your computer again.
Sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA App

delfinparis said:
Sorry - just woke up.
Quick question - where is the file marked "recovery"? I only see in that download Odin and the three files that use with with Odin. Did you want me to follow his instructions first with Odin and then yours? Thanks.
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ok... my bad i forgot a few steps...
follow all of gtgs unbick instructions then the rest.
here is a direct link to the recovery file... but since xda wont let me post outside links yet... :{ go to google and search "MODIFIED 3E RECOVERY INFUSE ADDICTIVE TIPS"
It should be first link.. open it.
go down to requirements and click on "Modified 3e Recovery" download and unzip that file
Voila u have the recovery file!!!!
Now follow instructions I have u after gtgs.
u will have to have a root explorer to complete "My instructions."

[Recovery] Defy Clockworkmod Recovery Touch 5.8.4.5 Black Edition

[Recovery] Defy Clockworkmod Recovery Touch 5.8.4.5 Black Edition
The base used in this Recovery is the Samsung Galaxy S3 CWM Touch
This recovery is compatible and fully tested with ICS Roms 4.0.3 and 4.0.4
The buttons and volume vol - and vol + this buttons are working perfectly
The buttons search and back on touch screen are working perfectly
The file system of this recovery is edited and tested [recovery.fstab]
[Credits]
nitroglycerine33 - At work with Bootstrap Original
Hacker812c - Modification of scripts / exploits internal
Hacker812c - Amendment of recovery Internal / application testing
ClockworkMod is considered by many the best recovery system in place for android.
ClockworkMod Touch is an advanced recovery feature that incorporates the touch screen.
With CWM you can quickly recover your rom, reinstall updates, etc ...
[Setup]
1. Make the root of the device
2. Remove other recovery and after this install DefyTouchBlack.apk
3. Open the application that you installed and click to install the recovery
4. Now you have the best recovery system CWM ClockworkMod
5. Click "Reboot Touch CWM" and restart the device to go into recovery
6. Click on "Backup and restore" and "backup" to create your backup android
7. Install ROM MANAGER the download is free on Google Play
8. After completely restart the phone install ROM MANAGER
9. Click on "Install Clockworkmod Recovery"
10. Click on model "Motorola Defy"
11. After this select recovery Manually "yes" and select "clockworkmod 3.x+
12. Now you see the your backups on /sdcard-ext/clockworkmod/backup
13. Now you can install the new Custom roms
14. After install your new rom install again Clockworkmod Touch 5.8.4.5
15. If you want to restore your backup - reboot recovery and restore
16. If you decide to update su and superuser is only download and install
Now we have CWM 5.8.4.5 Touch
This recovery is based on the latest system rom manager clockworkmod.com
[Download CWM Touch 5.8.4.5] The Black Edition build 0.0.6
Recovery Interface Blue and Black - better recovery interface [stable]
uploading new release....
ROM MANAGER 5.0.0.7 free download on Google Play or Appbrain
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager&feature=search_result
http://www.appbrain.com/app/rom-manager/com.koushikdutta.rommanager
Update Su Binaries and Superuser.apk [Free Version]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773759
http://minus.com/mbqWi1FnZJ/
[BUSYBOX PRO]
http://www.mediafire.com/?0ctrjgmh17f5ei4
http://www.mediafire.com/?ifzvab33ro4u1lf
[THANKS]
If you have a little time press the THANKS, thanks.
[RESULTS]
This release is based on Samsung Galaxy S3 Recovery [Clockworkmod.com]
This recovery includes the latest tecnology of CWN Touch and this is the latest version of CWM Touch
Originally Posted by HACKER812C:
Warning:
Proceed at your own risk. This proccess is simply for advanced users
Do not try this if you're not comfortable fixing your phone / flash / reflash your rom
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Jesus is the secret of my success!

Thanks . I will try and report .

Any cwm flashable release?
Sent from ics defy by ep3 and quarx, in your face moto

will test
Sent from my MB525 using xda premium

Sweet......my net speed is slow....so will dl later......btw to testers.... If it works.... What abt incorporating into nightlies.....! WHo doesn't like a touch recovery......
Oh btw..... Abt d updated su binary.... Read in chainsDD 's blog that v3.1.1 is giving a lot of problems..... So rename ur existing binary in /system/xbin to su.bak and den update if u want to..... Just in case.... dis way u wouldn't have to worry abt root issues if they occur....... I am on wraithdu' s fixed 3.1 binary.... No seg faults there.....
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app

sykoism said:
Any cwm flashable release?
Sent from ics defy by ep3 and quarx, in your face moto
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A flasheable zip file would be great!
Please upload it!

Dude....where is the link for the recovery.....I only see links for su,busy box n all.....
Sent from xda-app <<<MotoDEFY+>>> | Android 4.1.1 Jelly belly |

And.....? Link please.

Great! But where is the apk?
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Will someone please explain to a noob what this means

My goal: Root my old skyrocket so that I can run apps from Google Play that require root. I do not want to flash a custom ROM.
These are the instructions I am following, I am currently trying to figure out step 5:
1. Start ODIN
2. Put phone into download mode
3. Download(USE FIREFOX!) CWM 5.5.0.4 OR TWRP 2.2.2.0 TAR FILE "recovery.tar.md5" , do not change the filename, and select it in PDA section of ODIN
4. Hit the START button in odin, wait until it finishes.
5. Udate CWM from HERE or TWRP from HERE or with the TWRP 2.4.1.0 Flashable Zip
6. You're done.
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Since I have CWM installed, I clicked the 'HERE' link on step 5, which sends me here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1777970
This is what that link tells me to do:
- Download this file ----> updater.sh (updated to fix typo)
- Put it on your sdcard
- open adb and type:
Code:
su
sh /mnt/sdcard/updater.sh skyrocket
- it will reboot you into recovery
- starting in v14.2.1 it will automatically start installing and reboot when its done
Note: If your sdcard is not mounted on /mnt/sdcard then open the script and change the line that says path=/mnt/sdcard/sk8sUpdater to match your mount point. i.e. ICS users may have to change it to say path=/mnt/emmc/sk8sUpdater
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-I have no ****ing clue what this is telling me to do.
-I have put updater.sh on my sdcard
-What the **** is adb. I don't even know if that's a phone or PC application, or some file manager, or what.
-What does completing step 5 accomplish? Will this have rooted me pursuant to my goal at the top of this post? I have literally no clue what these insturctions are trying to do nor when they have given me what I want.
Thanks.

Leave. Skyrocket is i727. Also don't cuss. People are more likely to help someone who doesn't seem *****y. And Google searches would have helped you. Adb. Is that hard to put in Google?
Sent from my GS4 running CM11 Kandy Kane

Moved to SkyRocket Q&A section

Make sure your phone is a i727 skyrocket
Download
http://d-h.st/KMT
And flash in recovery. This will update your recovery.
Reboot your phone
Download this http://d-h.st/fOD
Go back to recovery and flash the file you just downloaded. If it fails flash again.
Reboot your phone
Open the SuperSU app that will now be in your app drawer and update the binary when it prompts.
You are rooted.
You do not need to update your recovery but I highly recommend it
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda app-developers app
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Oh yeah and thank vincom
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[Tutorial] Root Xperia J - JELLY BEAN, LOCKED BOOTLOADER

ROOT 11.2.A.0.21 LOCKED/UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER by termobulbulator.
FILES:
- only for ITA Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
- Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf --> Please, don't mirror it. If you cannot download kindly ask other users to send you a private message with a link, don't post public mirrors.
- Ver. ITA: JB ROOT.zip & MIRROR & MIRROR --> --> Please, don't mirror it. If you cannot download kindly ask other users to send you a private message with a link, don't post public mirrors.
- or VER CE: JB ROOT CE.zip --> You can mirror it
ITA - Italian version
CE - Central Europe version
You must have 7.5 firmware and sdcard class 4 at least.
1. Root 7.5 FW
2. Install CWM
3. Download files.
4. Copy JB ROOT.zip
....a) For ITA: Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip to sdcard
5. Boot CWM
6. Go to mounts and storage
7. Format /system
8. Go to install zip from sdcard
9. Flash JB ROOT.zip
....a) for ITA version: when done, flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
....b) for CE don't flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
10. When finished take out battery for a least 5sec. Don't tourn on device
11. Replace the battery. Don't tourn on device
12. Open flashtool.
13. Drag and drop Jelly Bean ROOT.ftf
14. When the next windows pops up, check wipe data and wipe cache and click OK
15. Hold the VOL - and connect device with USB
16. When finished flashing, reboot device
17. VIOLA you have Jelly Bean and root.
18. If I helped - click THANKS.
Sorry for my bad English.
Do not copy to other forums.
I am not responsible for damage.
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Did you make it by yourself? (zrobiłeś to samemu? też pozdrawiam )

lozohcum said:
Did you make it by yourself? (zrobiłeś to samemu? też pozdrawiam )
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Of course.
- JB ROOT.zip --> MIRROR & MIRROR

worked like a charme thanks
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gavster26 said:
worked like a charme thanks
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hi just tried to use a root app and there is no root access su is there but the su binary mustn't be i followed your instructions

I found this method but I have not tested it. I think it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
This method is faster and better
I hope that it work!

Kolos28 said:
I found this method but I have not tested it. I think it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
This method is faster and better
I hope that it work!
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I tested it - don't work

what version did you use?
ver. 18?

yes
(testowałem już różnymi sposobami)
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bad link for superuser.zip can't download

Thank you for this tutorial, but I have a problem. When I choose zip from sdcard I get "E:Can't mount /sdcard/" so what to do now?

Well i have a problem . Whatever ftf i try , when i enter cwm and click on install from sd card it tells me "no files found " !

m4ns0nite said:
Well i have a problem . Whatever ftf i try , when i enter cwm and click on install from sd card it tells me "no files found " !
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Flashtool file AKA FTF is for flashing with flastool you can only flash signed zips in CWM
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tipsek said:
Thank you for this tutorial, but I have a problem. When I choose zip from sdcard I get "E:Can't mount /sdcard/" so what to do now?
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Try mounting manualy in mounts and storage

After hours of research I came to a conclusion that CWM is the problem. It is described somewhere in the thread about it. There is a better CWM but requires unlocked bootloader.
So I will ask, has someone managed to follow this tutorial, and has locked bootloader? If yes, could you link to the root/CWM thread or file that you used?

rooted
Rooted at last now im happier

gavster26 said:
Rooted at last now im happier
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how did you root in the end? using this moethod? the other way does not work for me.

This is works!!! I have root on my xperia j with locked bootloader!!!(Pozdrowienia z Polski i forum android nick kyniu56)

gavster26 said:
Flashtool file AKA FTF is for flashing with flastool you can only flash signed zips in CWM
You didnt understand. I've flashed .18 then rooted it and after that i've installed cwm . I already have jb root.zib and super user on my memory card . Well, when i restart into cwm and select install from sd card/ choose zip from sd card it show me a mesage that says " no files found " ! And i;ve tried this metod many times even with .28
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I have the exact same problem as poster above! It seems like CWM is not working properly, what exact version (link us) of CWM did everybody who got it working use?
Which version of CWM actually lets you choose install zip from sdcard and not give error?

I have this CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003069

I have CWM from that thread aswell, 6.1 for J. I can get into it no problem, but when I select choose zip from sdcard it says no files. I have put both files (superuser and jb root.zip) on:
- internal /sdcard/
- external sdcard
No matter what I do I get no files when choosing install zip from sdcard. Tried this on ST26i_11.0.A.3.28 and ST26i_11.0.A.7.5 makes no difference.
Do you have any idea what is causing this?