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hello everyone i'm from the dinc2 forums and i had a few questions and was hoping someone here could hopefully help me! i'm a marine and on my downtime i help my coworkers root their phones if they want. i was given a phone to fix that only booted to the spalsh screen althouh you could get to bootloader. then the battery died and it wont charge wont turn on (even with a charged battery from my phone) anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!

Linch89 said:
hello everyone i'm from the dinc2 forums and i had a few questions and was hoping someone here could hopefully help me! i'm a marine and on my downtime i help my coworkers root their phones if they want. i was given a phone to fix that only booted to the spalsh screen althouh you could get to bootloader. then the battery died and it wont charge wont turn on (even with a charged battery from my phone) anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Once you've now fully charged the battery, use wall charger much quicker than USB.
What model is the phone (is it a desire s)? What ROM was on the phone? Stock ROM? was a Custom recovery installed? What does the bootloader screen say? Was the phone S-OFF or root?

yes its a desire s. no rom on the phone stock sense. no custom recovery. just stuck on bootloop. bootloader says
saga pvt ship s-on rl
hboot-0.98.002
radio-3805.06.02.03_m
emmc-boot
mar 30 2011, 17:29:31
if i press recovery it shows a black screen with green ''sync'' arrows and a green arrow pointing down to a phone. after about 10 seconds the screen cuts off then vibrates about 8 times

Linch89 said:
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saga pvt ship s-on rl
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since it is not S-OFFed and there is no custom software on it the best option IMO is to give it for a warranty repair

Your phone is S-ON so you better should take a walk to the Service Center, Have a chat and then post here what they are saying..

amidabuddha said:
since it is not S-OFFed and there is no custom software on it the best option IMO is to give it for a warranty repair
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Again ensure that battery fully charged
If it's not possible to return to warranty as a result of logistics, then first and I'd say only option is to try to run an ruu to restore the phone to state you bought it on, you need to download and run the ruu from a PC.
You need HTC drivers installed on PC see link in my sig
Then download stock ruu from link in Dev section index thread, use the one that is most like what ROM was on phone to start with with regards region and carrier.
Put phone onto bootloader connect via USB and run ruu from PC
If no joy post error or return to warranty as previously recommended.
Good luck
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

Would it be possible to download the ruu on my dinc2 SD card and save it as PMG32IMG or w.e it is for fascinate s and put that SD card in the fascinate and boot into bootloader?

Linch89 said:
Would it be possible to download the ruu on my dinc2 SD card and save it as PMG32IMG or w.e it is for fascinate s and put that SD card in the fascinate and boot into bootloader?
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For the Desire S the name of the update image is PG88IMG

For an s-off phone within warranty youre better off turning it in to HTC for repair / replacement.

Thanks everyone for the help. Does anyone have a link for desire s ruu? I don't really have the time to search religiously lol

Linch89 said:
Thanks everyone for the help. Does anyone have a link for desire s ruu? I don't really have the time to search religiously lol
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Here you can find all that you need. The RUU is in the "Stock ROMs" section

Thanks just bookmarked it. Is there any way to tell which carrier is on his phone? It gets hung up at the splash screen I was thinking maybe the radio or something?

[Q] Inspire 4G BRICKED!!! Help!!!

I hope I am not posting where I am not supposed to, but I desperately need help. I am a noob and have managed to brick my inspire, or at least that's my guess. I can still get in to hboot, but when I select recovery, nothing happens. This all started after trying to use the htc boot unlocker. My screen shows the following when in hboot
*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MIROP-0438
RADIO-26.10.04.03_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011,14:28:19
I have tried loading the stock images using the PD98IMG.zip files that I have found throughout the site, but nothing seems to be working. Please help, or if you can point me to someone that can I would greatly appreciate it. I hate to be a pain, but I don't know what else to do.

dalton42503 said:
I hope I am not posting where I am not supposed to, but I desperately need help. I am a noob and have managed to brick my inspire, or at least that's my guess. I can still get in to hboot, but when I select recovery, nothing happens. This all started after trying to use the htc boot unlocker. My screen shows the following when in hboot
*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MIROP-0438
RADIO-26.10.04.03_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011,14:28:19
I have tried loading the stock images using the PD98IMG.zip files that I have found throughout the site, but nothing seems to be working. Please help, or if you can point me to someone that can I would greatly appreciate it. I hate to be a pain, but I don't know what else to do.
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YOUR PHONE IS NOT BRICKED. The term bricked means that your phone is a useful as a brick, i.e. if you can get into HBOOT, it's not bricked.
Gotta ask though, why did you not use the Hack Kit as its the only reliable method to root, my advice to you sir is when this gets cleared up READ AND EDUCATE YOURSELF before you really do brick your phone.
If you have a SDcard reader, pop out the SDcard and place one of the PD98IMG stock ROMs on your SDcard. From here you can reboot into HBOOT with the sdcard in your phone and HBOOT should pick up the PD98IMG and flash a working stock ROM. From here, you can root with the Hack Kit...
This will help you, read it and do what the stock ROM option...if you can get into HBOOT

I have tried doing that, it says loading image, then parsing, then goes back to the hboot screen, it doesn't say press volume up to update or anything else as I have read in many other posts. Am I doing something wrong? As far as not using the hack kit, I didn't really stumble on that until after it was to late, sure wish I had found it in the first place. Guess if I could just get it back to factory, I would accept that doing this isn't for me and not mess with it again. I am good at following directions, but nothing I have tried seems to work.

dalton42503 said:
I have tried doing that, it says loading image, then parsing, then goes back to the hboot screen, it doesn't say press volume up to update or anything else as I have read in many other posts. Am I doing something wrong? As far as not using the hack kit, I didn't really stumble on that until after it was to late, sure wish I had found it in the first place. Guess if I could just get it back to factory, I would accept that doing this isn't for me and not mess with it again. I am good at following directions, but nothing I have tried seems to work.
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is the file named exactly "PD98IMG.zip"..you may also want to check the hide extension option to be sure its not hiding the .zip because if it is and you renamed it to "PD98IMG.zip" with the hide extension on, the phone will read it as "PD98IMG.zip.zip" and you would get that error.
haha and yeah man, we've all been there...I don't want to discourage you man, rooting is such an awesome experience and the hack kit is a pretty straight forward process, if you do the research and take the time to understand what you're doing, but lets see if we can help you out here first. I had the same issue you're having when I tried to flash a radio (same PD98IMG method you're trying to use) and it turned out to be the hide extension issue.

I had also verified that as well, I went under tools, folder options, view tab, scrolled down to hide extensions for known file types and unchecked... And, everything was correct, just verified to be on the safe side.

dalton42503 said:
I had also verified that as well, I went under tools, folder options, view tab, scrolled down to hide extensions for known file types and unchecked... And, everything was correct, just verified to be on the safe side.
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hmm, so its named PD98IMG.zip caps and everything? If its not working you m ay have to get a stock RUU and run it through fastboot..

This is why you should educate yourself first. You do not need to unlock the bootloader from the HTC dev site. Now you could flash the the stock ruu from the PC and then use the hack kit. Check the stickies in the Inspire general section for more help.
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using Tapatalk

I understand that I should have been a little more educated first now, but I thought I had everything in order, thats what thinking gets me... I have tried running the stock ruu, but it gives the following error.
ERROR[155]: UNKNOWN ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
I did notice the Image version the program shows is on the phone is 3.13.0.0, and it is trying to put 2.47.502.7 on the phone... Is this the problem? If so, whats the solution, I am so lost now its not even funny.... I apologize everyone.

dalton42503 said:
I understand that I should have been a little more educated first now, but I thought I had everything in order, thats what thinking gets me... I have tried running the stock ruu, but it gives the following error.
ERROR[155]: UNKNOWN ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
I did notice the Image version the program shows is on the phone is 3.13.0.0, and it is trying to put 2.47.502.7 on the phone... Is this the problem? If so, whats the solution, I am so lost now its not even funny.... I apologize everyone.
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Dalton, lock your bootloader again. Boot into fastboot and plug the phone. You will see fastboot usb at the top. Then plug your phone and open cmd session. Once there type fastboot oem relock. Once that is done, try flashing the .exe file in the HTC site (original GB update), making sure that you have HTC Sync installed.
If that fails, then I would try using the HACK Kit to gain S-OFF and root. You will then be able to revert to stock or flash a custom rom...

Had a similar problem when using aahk my own fault and I took care of it. Long winded, so short of it, are you trying to install through
1. hboot or 2. on the computer using HTC rom update?
I ended up trying 2. But ended up using aahk to finish.
HTC update errored out and the recovery portion would not work, just in a boot loop on HTC logo
This was good news as aahk could take over on USB during that HTC green letters white background.
I'd suggest reading the effen manual run the tool to get it up and going, figure out what you want to do. I've used it to return to stock with s off before go back into roms.
So look at those options know what you want and then power on the phone USB connected and during HTC screen enter your number the kit should take over and give you what you asked it.
That should give you a working rom image.
--will'm
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium HD app

willm98G97B said:
Had a similar problem when using aahk my own fault and I took care of it. Long winded, so short of it, are you trying to install through
1. hboot or 2. on the computer using HTC rom update?
I ended up trying 2. But ended up using aahk to finish.
HTC update errored out and the recovery portion would not work, just in a boot loop on HTC logo
This was good news as aahk could take over on USB during that HTC green letters white background.
I'd suggest reading the effen manual run the tool to get it up and going, figure out what you want to do. I've used it to return to stock with s off before go back into roms.
So look at those options know what you want and then power on the phone USB connected and during HTC screen enter your number the kit should take over and give you what you asked it.
That should give you a working rom image.
--will'm
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium HD app
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He won´t be able to use the Kit if the bootloader is unlocked. HE MUST RELOCK Bootloader...then run the Kit...It´s worth mentioning that...

True, never ran htc s unlock option.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium HD app

Thanks A MILLION!!!
Thank you all for your time, finally got it working again, with stock firmware. Think I may wait a while before messing with this again. I really do appreciate the help, without you all, I would have a nice expensive paper weight....

dalton42503 said:
Thank you all for your time, finally got it working again, with stock firmware. Think I may wait a while before messing with this again. I really do appreciate the help, without you all, I would have a nice expensive paper weight....
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Glad you have it back....yeah you'd better read and make sure what are about to do it and of course what risks are involved before making a move....

Dalton,
I would suggest following glevitan's and willm's assertion of getting s-off and root to use custom roms. Custom roms are WAY better than anything HTC has to offer, and much easier to install, if you have an issue warranty wise, you can always return to stock. Just make sure you know how to flash correctly, search for it and you will find easy instructions, and if memory serves, a youtube video which helped me greatly.

dalton42503 said:
Thank you all for your time, finally got it working again, with stock firmware. Think I may wait a while before messing with this again. I really do appreciate the help, without you all, I would have a nice expensive paper weight....
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Can you tell me the which firmware or send me a link.I have a same problem

If you are using AT&T branded cell then go to the htc.com site and in the support section of the inspire you will find it. Otherwise, you will find stock roms in the general section of this forum
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

glevitan said:
If you are using AT&T branded cell then go to the htc.com site and in the support section of the inspire you will find it. Otherwise, you will find stock roms in the general section of this forum
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA
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I am having a bootloader error with stock ro.(error 140)
How can i fix it

ydnbngl said:
I am having a bootloader error with stock ro.(error 140)
How can i fix it
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if you have unlocked the bootloader then relock it...then run it again.

glevitan said:
if you have unlocked the bootloader then relock it...then run it again.
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It is relocked and ship s-on

Broken digitzer

Hello!
In the last week or so I've noticed my touchscreen doing weird things like pressing where it wants and annoying me with that. So, as this didn't stop with change of ROM, I asked around and got a verdict of a broken digitizer.
Okay, no problem. I started to Google and found out that replacing it is very expensive [ atleast in Latvia ] so I naturally thought of warranty service.
But here comes the problem: As I am on XDA, I am a ROM flasher [ addicted to it, kind of ] and I know that voids my warranty. I called an independent service and they told me: even if I revert to everything stock, they will still be able to see that I have flashed my ROM and lose mywarranty anyway.
I have SuperCID, S-OFF, ICS ARHD 6.6.5. - the max I could have.
Is this true or is there a method to return to stock everything?
I found this thread, where there are Pyramid STOCK ROM's. They have different firmwares and radios, I guess I would have to choose the first one as it is the oldest.
I also read the [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on, will it be enough to get me through the warranty process ow will it say ***Re locked***?

not true. if you return everything to stock they won't know and you can claim your warranty.
follow this "For Warranty Purposes/Returns:Follow Step 4 below for removing Clockwork and Root
FOLLOW STEP 5 TO CHANGE BACK TO S-ON - CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING- USE WITH CAUTION"
HERE:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

I've read through this method, after rebranding, will the bootloader say ***Re locked*** because I've read in the forums that this could happen and still void my warranty.

Tomekks said:
I've read through this method, after rebranding, will the bootloader say ***Re locked*** because I've read in the forums that this could happen and still void my warranty.
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yup as long as it says ***Re locked*** you have no warranty

Is there any way to avoid it saying that or is it inevitable?

Tomekks said:
Is there any way to avoid it saying that or is it inevitable?
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Yes. If you are currently S Off then just refer point 3 of this guide to RUUs: www.tinyurl.com/RUUGuide.
If you are already S On, then you need to S Off again, to make sure your bootloader doesn't say *Relocked*
If you have any questions, come to the IRC, link in signature pic.

S-ON RL
Hey!
I'm back with the results.
I ran into some problems the first time I got going with it but a little searching answered my questions.
Basically what I did:
1) Flash 1.17.0008 firmware Link
2) Installed [any] GB ROM.
3) Installed RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.27.401.3_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_10.11.9007.15_M_release_192183_signed Link
4) S-ON'ed Link
5) Changed CID to HTC__001 Link
Now the Bootloader screen says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.17.0008
eMMC-boot
May 13 2011.21:04:57
Is this what it should say or can the warranty service tell that I've messed around with my phone?

Tomekks said:
Hey!
I'm back with the results.
I ran into some problems the first time I got going with it but a little searching answered my questions.
Basically what I did:
1) Flash 1.17.0008 firmware Link
2) Installed [any] GB ROM.
3) Installed RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.27.401.3_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_10.11.9007.15_M_release_192183_signed Link
4) S-ON'ed Link
5) Changed CID to HTC__001 Link
Now the Bootloader screen says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.17.0008
eMMC-boot
May 13 2011.21:04:57
Is this what it should say or can the warranty service tell that I've messed around with my phone?
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That seems good. Should be fine, unless Hboot says Relocked.

How to check that?

Tomekks said:
How to check that?
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Go to the bootloader screen.
Power off. Remove, then re-insert battery.
Hold volume down + power button.

Ok, ne Relocked message, I'm in the clear.
But I also noticed that my problem with the digitizer has disappeard [ caugh, caugh ]. Could this happen?

Tomekks said:
Ok, ne Relocked message, I'm in the clear.
But I also noticed that my problem with the digitizer has disappeard [ caugh, caugh ]. Could this happen?
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Yup! You can try going back to custom ROMs. Maybe you may not face any problems now.

So, a little update.
Warranty took my phone.
As they say: We reinstalled the software [ legal ICS, yay! ] and recalibrated the touchscreen, put it through testing and gave it back to me.
Everything sounds legit and I was excited getting my phone back.
After 5 minutes of use, I experience the same problems I had before the warranty service.
So, I'll be giving the phone back to warranty.
Another question: How to make a nandroid backup of an unrooted phone?

[Q] HTC Sensation Dead

Guys, I tried to update HBOOT to 1.27 for installing ICS on my GB sensation.
I have S-OFF
CID - 11111111
Wen I updated firmware I got Bootloader update failed and phone dead.
Its not turning ON.. not even Bootloader or recovery..
Its completly dead.
Can you suggest me any procedure for this.
Is my phone bricked?

abhishek89 said:
Guys, I tried to update HBOOT to 1.27 for installing ICS on my GB sensation.
I have S-OFF
CID - 11111111
Wen I updated firmware I got Bootloader update failed and phone dead.
Its not turning ON.. not even Bootloader or recovery..
Its completly dead.
Can you suggest me any procedure for this.
Is my phone bricked?
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It could be just out of battery, but however unless we know what you did exactly, no one can provide you with solution. What method did you use for S Off? And how did you flash 1.27 Hboot?

kgs1992 said:
It could be just out of battery, but however unless we know what you did exactly, no one can provide you with solution. What method did you use for S Off? And how did you flash 1.27 Hboot?
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For S_OFF I used revolutionary method..
My CID was 11111111
I downloaded the firmware from ARHD thread..
First time when I updated the firmware from bootloader, everything went fine..
I was getting Recovery bootloop,
So again I went to update the same firmware from bootloader,
Everything went ok expect bootloadershowed fail-puo something.
Phone became black without power, never turned on again..
Tried many ways.. no bootloader, recovery, normal boot..
Completely dead

abhishek89 said:
For S_OFF I used revolutionary method..
My CID was 11111111
I downloaded the firmware from ARHD thread..
First time when I updated the firmware from bootloader, everything went fine..
I was getting Recovery bootloop,
So again I went to update the same firmware from bootloader,
Everything went ok expect bootloadershowed fail-puo something.
Phone became black without power, never turned on again..
Tried many ways.. no bootloader, recovery, normal boot..
Completely dead
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Have you tried charging? removing the battery?
What happens when you connect the phone to PC?

I connected to pc.. some driver failed installed for first time.. I'm not exact about that driver.
After that it is just like dead.. no response..
Even if I put for charging, nothing happens.
Removed battery and reinserted.. tried switching on.. nothing happens..
Please help

Please email me ur number.. ill contact u.
abhishek10141 @ gmail.com

abhishek89 said:
Please email me ur number.. ill contact u.
abhishek10141 @ gmail.com
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Leave your phone for charging overnight. Then try accessing the bootloader.
Unless the phone can be booted, there is really nothing that can be done.
Try searching for the HTC Unbricking Project if you aren't able to boot.

kgs1992 said:
Leave your phone for charging overnight. Then try accessing the bootloader.
Unless the phone can be booted, there is really nothing that can be done.
Try searching for the HTC Unbricking Project if you aren't able to boot.
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Wen I first connected my phone via USB..
QHUSB_DLOAD driver installation failed..
Can I give my phone to service centre to repair?

kgs1992 said:
Leave your phone for charging overnight. Then try accessing the bootloader.
Unless the phone can be booted, there is really nothing that can be done.
Try searching for the HTC Unbricking Project if you aren't able to boot.
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Can this be solved by JTAG USB?

It's a DOA claim & not a warranty claim.
But if they are able to get the phone to boot and it says S Off, I think they might ask for payment for repairs although this would be against your rights.
I'm not sure about that.
But know this for sure, unless the phone boots, or they get fastboot USB working some how, there is almost no way for them to know and they are obligated to repair/replace the phone. If this is within a month of purchase, I think they have a replacement policy.
Please check the HTC india support page & contact them.

kgs1992 said:
It's a DOA claim & not a warranty claim.
But if they are able to get the phone to boot and it says S Off, I think they might ask for payment for repairs although this would be against your rights.
I'm not sure about that.
But know this for sure, unless the phone boots, or they get fastboot USB working some how, there is almost no way for them to know and they are obligated to repair/replace the phone. If this is within a month of purchase, I think they have a replacement policy.
Please check the HTC india support page & contact them.
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Once I had a S-OFF phone, They dint hesitated to change my motherboard for free even when they knew my phone was rooted..
Will changing motherboard solve this problem?

abhishek89 said:
Guys, I tried to update HBOOT to 1.27 for installing ICS on my GB sensation.
I have S-OFF
CID - 11111111
Wen I updated firmware I got Bootloader update failed and phone dead.
Its not turning ON.. not even Bootloader or recovery..
Its completly dead.
Can you suggest me any procedure for this.
Is my phone bricked?
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Oh **** that happened to me but I heard the only way you get out is if you can push a Rom threw adb but I didn't try I just sold it when it was bricked LOL
Sent from my Sensation 4G

[Q] is my device recoverable

hi all,
i HAD a sensation running Android Revolution HD 6.8.0. and without checking properly, i installed AOKP-42-20130118.zip and gapps-jb-20121212-signed.zip. the phone won't boot or charge. i then realised this is not a sensation rom, it's a HTC ONE rom, i think!! . i've followed the HTC Unbricking Project and get "device not found...check connections" in ubuntu. phone shows up on windows as other device labeled QHSUSB_DLOAD. is my phone toast? sorry if all this sounds amateurish as im completely new to all this. thanks all.

thats some dangerous thing happened there ..if HTC UNBRICKING not doing any help ..then service center only

Try flashing the official RUU suitable to your device. It may recover your device
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app

Alsager said:
Try flashing the official RUU suitable to your device. It may recover your device
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app
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cant seem to connect to device to flash anything. not looking good. any ideas?

Only service center :/

miticogirl said:
Only service center :/
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thanks all for your help. it seems i live in a country where nobody can fix my phone. i've called nearly every service center in New Zealand. it may be my only option to send this phone to my brother in the USA and get it fixed there. can anyone recommend a repair center anywhere that can fix this? Thanks again.

bensod said:
thanks all for your help. it seems i live in a country where nobody can fix my phone. i've called nearly every service center in New Zealand. it may be my only option to send this phone to my brother in the USA and get it fixed there. can anyone recommend a repair center anywhere that can fix this? Thanks again.
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have you:
1. installed the HTC drivers
2. put the device in "bootloader mode" when trying to flash the RUU,
3.uninstalled the HTC sync program,
4. used the original USB cable
sorry for very late response.

Alsager said:
have you:
1. installed the HTC drivers
2. put the device in "bootloader mode" when trying to flash the RUU,
3.uninstalled the HTC sync program,
4. used the original USB cable
sorry for very late response.
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no worries, thanks for answering.
yes tried all of the above, several times. tried newest drivers, and 3.0.0.007, messed around with several usb cables, changed computers. device not found error every time. i think the phone is stuffed. will send it to mobiletechvideos in Texas. it's a 50 dollar repair. will be a bit more careful next time.

bensod said:
no worries, thanks for answering.
yes tried all of the above, several times. tried newest drivers, and 3.0.0.007, messed around with several usb cables, changed computers. device not found error every time. i think the phone is stuffed. will send it to mobiletechvideos in Texas. it's a 50 dollar repair. will be a bit more careful next time.
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What?
You can boot the phone up to boot loader?
Then did you try flashing a ruu?
Can you post the boot loader details?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

ganeshp said:
What?
You can boot the phone up to boot loader?
Then did you try flashing a ruu?
Can you post the boot loader details?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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no, can not boot phone. phone is dead boot bricked.
found a place to fix it but it's not cheap. thanks all for your help.

ganeshp said:
What?
You can boot the phone up to boot loader?
Then did you try flashing a ruu?
Can you post the boot loader details?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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hi, my phone has been recovered and back working. service centre returned the phone with locked bootloader, s-off and hboot 1.29.
i'd like to get back to Android Revolution HD 6.8.0, can i just root and flash a recovery, or have i to unlock the bootloader again on htv dev? can i use the backups i made earlier on hboot 1.27?
thanks again.

bensod said:
hi, my phone has been recovered and back working. service centre returned the phone with locked bootloader, s-off and hboot 1.29.
i'd like to get back to Android Revolution HD 6.8.0, can i just root and flash a recovery, or have i to unlock the bootloader again on htv dev? can i use the backups i made earlier on hboot 1.27?
thanks again.
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you received the phone with LOCKED bootloader and SOFF ?
then before doing anything ..i would suggest you to ..check whether the phone is soff or not (I've seen 3 cases at-least where the phone showed soff (after the phone got back from service center) but its not actually soff and people bricked their phone again trying to flash stuff) ... to check soff status go to my soff guide (link in my signature)..try the controlbear soff NO HTC_DEV unlock one ..if the phone is properly soff then the controlbear says soff and exits ..otherwise your phone is not soff ..
also you cant do HTC-DEV unlock (motherboard got replaced so IMEI changed) as IMEI changed and the unlock procedure fails ..the only way is JB SOFF

ganeshp said:
you received the phone with LOCKED bootloader and SOFF ?
then before doing anything ..i would suggest you to ..check whether the phone is soff or not (I've seen 3 cases at-least where the phone showed soff (after the phone got back from service center) but its not actually soff and people bricked their phone again trying to flash stuff) ... to check soff status go to my soff guide (link in my signature)..try the controlbear soff NO HTC_DEV unlock one ..if the phone is properly soff then the controlbear says soff and exits ..otherwise your phone is not soff ..
also you cant do HTC-DEV unlock (motherboard got replaced so IMEI changed) as IMEI changed and the unlock procedure fails ..the only way is JB SOFF
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hi again, thanks for the heads up. i've run controlbear and confirmed the phone is s-off. during the process it asked to install modified juopunutbear hboot, which i said no. should i have? also phone imei is same as before (no motherboard replacement) so whats my next move, i'm a little cautious as I've bricked phone already once!! thanks ganeshp.

bensod said:
hi again, thanks for the heads up. i've run controlbear and confirmed the phone is s-off. during the process it asked to install modified juopunutbear hboot, which i said no. should i have? also phone imei is same as before (no motherboard replacement) so whats my next move, i'm a little cautious as I've bricked phone already once!! thanks ganeshp.
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yes install juopunutbear hboot via controlbear and if that didnt went successfully ..install patched revoultionary hboot (at the end of first post i think) from kohr-ah firmware thread present in sensation development section.
then you cna continue with custom recovery flashing and then custom rom (if you want you can backup your current stock rom too from the custom recovery before trying the new rom )

ganeshp said:
yes install juopunutbear hboot via controlbear and if that didnt went successfully ..install patched revoultionary hboot (at the end of first post i think) from kohr-ah firmware thread present in sensation development section.
then you cna continue with custom recovery flashing and then custom rom (if you want you can backup your current stock rom too from the custom recovery before trying the new rom )
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hey thanks for all your help. i'm back to where i was before all the drama. one last thing, is there a rom out there that's pure android? no sense? one you would recommend? thanks again for your help.

bensod said:
hey thanks for all your help. i'm back to where i was before all the drama. one last thing, is there a rom out there that's pure android? no sense? one you would recommend? thanks again for your help.
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cm 10.1 of albioman ?
the latest one is pretty stable