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[Q] Trouble with installing HBOOT USB drivers

I recently bought a HTC Wildfire, but I was a bit disappointed with its CPU, so I want to overclock it. But in order to do that it seems that I need to install a HBOOT USB driver. I followed the instructions provided by unrEVOked and successfully installed it in bootload mode, but when I try to connect my phone to my computer with USB debugging enabled, my computer says it needs to install drivers, even though I installed them. Can anyone help me?

I had that problem too and all I did was after it asked again I just directed it to the same location for the bootloader files and installed it like that. Unrevoked worked after that.

So I should just keep trying?

It still doesn't work.

I had the same problem with my HTC Aria, I had to install HTC sync to my computer. While your installing that, the program automatically installs 2 drivers for the phone. This might fix your problem. I wasn't able to root my Aria until I did this, you just have to make sure your not running HTC sync while your using unrevoked.

xtremec1 said:
I had the same problem with my HTC Aria, I had to install HTC sync to my computer. While your installing that, the program automatically installs 2 drivers for the phone. This might fix your problem. I wasn't able to root my Aria until I did this, you just have to make sure your not running HTC sync while your using unrevoked.
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I installed htc sync and connected to revoked,but i am unable to install hboot usb drivers. it says there is no hash or driver is corrupted. I tried by downloading several times. but no luck.

Help achieving S Lock off

I have adb installed. HTC sync nor Droid explorer are running. I verify adb works because I can see my device. My problem is that the revolutionary.exe is not detecting my phone. Says waiting for device. Usb debugging turned off. I've been trying for the past 6 hours and no go. I'm coming from a Vibrant where we don't have locked boot loaders n such. Is there another method to achieve s off? The noob guide didn't help me. Hope someone can.
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Usb debugging should be on. There's your problem.
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Both HTC Sync and Droid Explorer have to be completely uninstalled from your computer to make it work. Also, download and unzip the HTC Naked USB Driver to a folder somewhere on your computer. While the Revolutionary tool runs and says "waiting for device" open device manager. You may see a yellow exclamation point icon with something like "Android Phone" or "Android Composite Device." The actual title escapes my memory, but you get the idea. Update the driver and point it to where you unzipped the USB driver. Restart the computer after you uninstall the HTC Sync, Droid Explorer, and install the USB driver and try the Revolutionary tool again. Let us know what happens.

this is what im seeing... gosh i feel noobish

Try to update the driver and point it to where you unzipped the new driver. Did you completely uninstall the other software? and you have it in "Charge Only" mode with USB debugging on right?

When I tried to update the driver it says Windows found the most current driver or something like that. Also phone is in charge only mode and usb debugging on. :-/Any remedies or such I'm open to hear them. I'm goin to sleep or try. I know its me just don't knw what it is.
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HTC Sync does not have to be un-installed. It just can't be running at the time. Install HTC Sync & the drivers, make sure its working...say try to sync your phone to your pc. If its works then exit it off & unplug your phone from pc. Now exit HTC Sync from the taskbar on your pc...little phone with an x on it.
Turn on USB debug, plug your phone into your pc & select HTC Sync & ignore the error that it cant find it..then go from there..

Adb didnt have the correct path. Rolling eyes. Lol. Going to give it another try
jmcghee1973 said:
HTC Sync does not have to be un-installed. It just can't be running at the time. Install HTC Sync & the drivers, make sure its working...say try to sync your phone to your pc. If its works then exit it off & unplug your phone from pc. Now exit HTC Sync from the taskbar on your pc...little phone with an x on it.
Turn on USB debug, plug your phone into your pc & select HTC Sync & ignore the error that it cant find it..then go from there..
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Now I'm getting this message. Lol. The most difficult rooting method thus far. Galaxy 2 hurry up lol. Any help guys?
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Wait. Im S-OFF!! Yes!!
rel500 said:
Now I'm getting this message. Lol. The most difficult rooting method thus far. Galaxy 2 hurry up lol. Any help guys?
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Now just move on to the next steps and pick a rom I went with supra and its bomb

[Q]S-Off failing to communicate with phone?

(I posted this in the guide to installing s-off etc etc but yeah I don't know if anyone's going to pay it any mind there :S If I was wrong to create this, I'm sorry ><)
Hi,
I keep getting a Communication interrupted error. I don't know if anyone else had this problem and can help me? I'm a n00b with this s-off thing and I triple checked with like 4 different websites to make sure I'm going the right way with this.
Doing this on Windows, I got the HTC driver, removed anything that would sync the phone to the computer, everything going well up until this point:
Zerging Root... this may take a minute or so..
Sending in Caroline...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting to fastboot...
Whien life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take back the lemons
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot (again)...
Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try Again.
Press (almost) any key to exit.
What's wrong with it?
also:
I put on the USB Debugging, I turned off Fastboot, and yes, I checked - it is still S-ON *sad*
HTC Sensation 4G (pyramid-1.17.0008, Android: 2.3.3, ROM version: 1.29.531.2)
I have tried with the fastboot on as well
As for these troubleshooting methods, I've been through it over and over:
Revolutionary Hanging on "Method 3"
1. Make sure you have installed all the drivers from above.
2. Please Make Sure you have HTC Sync uninstalled and Droid Explorer uninstalled.
3. Install These Drivers HERE:
4. Basically anything and everything that will allow your phone or other phones to automatically connect or sync to your computer has to be uninstalled
5. Try another Computer or Factory Reset your device as a last resort.
I've tried 3 different computers (I have no access to anyone who has a Linux computer) I've factory resetted my phone twice + my SD card. I really don't know what else to do
I've tried it in Charge Mode, and HTC sync mode as well.
Can anyone help me? :S

you have to do it in charge mode, make sure fast boot is off, and here is the tricky part, ANY app that could sync with the fone, needs to be uninstalled.
for me Zune kept messing with the install cuz it kept trying to sync...
Also, make sure your HBOOT is compatible with the version of revo you are using
so try this:
1) uninstall itunes (and other apple device software), zune, and any htc software (plus the stock drivers)
2) reboot
3) clean the registry (regclean or something similar)
4) reboot
5) reinstall stock drivers then plug in the phone (charge only) and let the pc detect the hardware.
6) unplug the fone and reboot the pc
7) NOW try to S-OFF, should work, this is the process i had to take

Thanks, i tried everything you told me and it still won't work. I'm running out of ideas. Isn't there another method I could go through so I can just flash a custom rom. Lol...

if its unbranded, you can try the HTC method, but im not a fan of their approach to it...revo is much more user friendly in the long run...
also have you tried disconnecting all usb devices other than the keyboard, mouse and phone? also try doing a battery pull and leave it out for 10-15 seconds, and give it another shot
also, what ver of revo u using? the latest? and whats your hboot?
EDIT nm, saw your hboot etc in your first post long night at work

also, this may be a super stab in the dark, try another cable if you have one, just try to eliminate any possible issue

This exactly what I had with my Win7 tappy lappy. Its the "sucky usb stack".
Then I used a win xp 32 bit machine no problems.

DJW6927 said:
This exactly what I had with my Win7 tappy lappy. Its the "sucky usb stack".
Then I used a win xp 32 bit machine no problems.
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yeah, apparently win7 is giving different users this problem, i used WinXP SP2 32bit with no issues

Yup. Definitely related to Win7 64 bit version for me. Although the user didn't report what version they were using.
It's also worth remembering that all USB ports aren't all the same.
I have to use the ports on the front of this particular 32 bit XP workstation for some operations and the ports on the back for other. Magldr for my HD2 never works on the front.....
Like Rev say in their FAQ... there's something about the USB stack on windows that sucks. Not surprising really when we're talking about interop between such dissimilar operating systems (Android vs MS Win). Its gonna be a headache sometimes.

I'm on Win 7 32 bit, when I tested Revolutionary my device wasn't detected at all.
Rebooted many times, installed drivers and did lots of things and still nothing.
I changed USB port, and it worked xD
Try different USB ports and another USB Cable in-case
Gd luck
Edit: Just found out that you tried 3 different computers... Sorry then, if I come up with anything I'll tell you
Edit 2: Can't he try it on Safe Mode? Maybe it would help?

safe mose wont work, the usb stack works even less at that point :/ go windows!
worst case scenario, get a liveCD of ubuntu and boot it from BIOS, thats the easiest alternative to trying on windows

Solidus_n313 said:
safe mose wont work, the usb stack works even less at that point :/ go windows!
worst case scenario, get a liveCD of ubuntu and boot it from BIOS, thats the easiest alternative to trying on windows
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Wow
Way to go Microsoft xD

I'm having the exact same problem as with the poster of this thread. I've tried a fresh install of xp sp3 via vmware on my macbook pro. I've also installed Ubuntu but can't even get the revolutionary.exe file to open. Linux is too foreign for me, can anyone help me with that?

I had to use HTC sync mode in order for it to work on Windows 7 64 bit.
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Run it 3 times, each step completes as normal and it'll say it's done

Hi Nelliel.. I had this problem bt got it working all well.... Here uninstall all drivers of htc... Htc sysc etc etc.... No matter what advices what...simply install htc sync and keep the folder of downloaded drivers on desktop.. now start the flashing after reboot it will ask for driver of android fone..do not do anythng to fone bt go to device manager and select the htc device with yellow exclamation select uninstall device and scan for changes and intall the device manually by directing it to drivers folder u downloaded...it will immidiately execute fastboot commands bt fails on 3 rd reboot. Now reboot fone and flash again this time it will go straight no probs...I hv tried on 7 fones works wow...
Note : make sure u download not exe bt open drivers files availavle in development section....cheerz
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lalitsehgal21 said:
Hi Nelliel.. I had this problem bt got it working all well.... Here uninstall all drivers of htc... Htc sysc etc etc.... No matter what advices what...simply install htc sync and keep the folder of downloaded drivers on desktop.. now start the flashing after reboot it will ask for driver of android fone..do not do anythng to fone bt go to device manager and select the htc device with yellow exclamation select uninstall device and scan for changes and intall the device manually by directing it to drivers folder u downloaded...it will immidiately execute fastboot commands bt fails on 3 rd reboot. Now reboot fone and flash again this time it will go straight no probs...I hv tried on 7 fones works wow...
Note : make sure u download not exe bt open drivers files availavle in development section....cheerz
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listen to this, his situation was WAYYYYY worst than yours, and he got his fone working perfectly and S-OFF'd

By flashing, I assume you do mean using the revolutionary program? I will try this process a little later and will post results. Thank you

i also had this problem when i wanted to set my sensa s-off. i run the tool several times and i always got this error message. So then i plugged of the phone, plugged it on again and then the tool says my phone is already s-off.
i boot the phone into bootloader and yes, the phone was s-off, on top is the revolutionary text and the bootloader version is 1.17.1111

[Q] Controlbear error: connect device and install drivers

I have a htc sensation 4g with hboot 1.27.1100 I've unlocked the bootloader flashed recovery, and rooted the phone.
I'm trying to gain s-off by running controlbear, and using the paper clip trick, but after controlbear reboots the phone it gives me this message : Connect device and install drivers.
I'm assuming it's referring to the device drivers for the phone which are already installed. If it's referring to some other driver I don't know what one it's talking about.
I noticed while using adb it also would not recognize the device, though I was still able to use it to communicate with the phone. Was thinking that might have something to do with it.
Any help would be appreciated.

HTC's 4.0 update really screwed my phone up...Just bumping, don't know what proper etiquette is on this forum for bumps, if it was to early i'm sure i'll hear about it, and will reserve myself for future post.

make sure you have usb debugging on i had the same issue and i didnt have it on so give that a try good luck

contractedkill said:
make sure you have usb debugging on i had the same issue and i didnt have it on so give that a try good luck
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i have a problem. i have a htc evo 3d cdma rooted unlocked and my computer is windows 7 with the htc driver.... i want to be s off i finally got controlbear to work untill i get to the arrow screen then it says resetting connecting 1 2 open device manager and check adb and fastboot drivers. so i opened device manager and looked and windows sees it as a portable device and i tried to install the htc driver but i dont know where it is on the computer and it doesnt show up when i pick from a list of drivers. please help i cant find a solution

Fastboot Not Recognized

Ok guys, sorry to start another thread on this but I have been going through thread after thread and searching endlessly for a solution and nothing has worked for me.
I was getting ready to do the S-Off procedures and my device is recognized by computer to transfer files, and adb recognizes the device as well, I was able to get the device ID. Reboot into bootloader and fastboot just hangs there and no fastboot usb. try to enter fastboot command and it just hangs at "waiting for device"
I started going crazy and uninstalled drivers. Installed HTC Sync, (never needed it before). Now when I plug in USB while in Fastboot computer recognizes device but says it is not working properly.
Under device manager > Android USB Devices > (Yellow triangle) My HTC > Device Status ( This device cannot start Code 10), (A request for the USB BOS descriptor failed). Driver version 2.0.7.14. I try to update the driver manually and it says "It appears the right driver is already installed." Tried disabling enabling. Unistalling, plugging back in. Nothing seems to work.
Running Viper 3.2.3
Windows 8 (didnt have the problem before using fastboot)
Sorry for long post. Thanks in advance.

chriscerv90 said:
Ok guys, sorry to start another thread on this but I have been going through thread after thread and searching endlessly for a solution and nothing has worked for me.
I was getting ready to do the S-Off procedures and my device is recognized by computer to transfer files, and adb recognizes the device as well, I was able to get the device ID. Reboot into bootloader and fastboot just hangs there and no fastboot usb. try to enter fastboot command and it just hangs at "waiting for device"
I started going crazy and uninstalled drivers. Installed HTC Sync, (never needed it before). Now when I plug in USB while in Fastboot computer recognizes device but says it is not working properly.
Under device manager > Android USB Devices > (Yellow triangle) My HTC > Device Status ( This device cannot start Code 10), (A request for the USB BOS descriptor failed). Driver version 2.0.7.14. I try to update the driver manually and it says "It appears the right driver is already installed." Tried disabling enabling. Unistalling, plugging back in. Nothing seems to work.
Running Viper 3.2.3
Windows 8 (didnt have the problem before using fastboot)
Sorry for long post. Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066805
Hope this helps.
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 1.1.1
ViperXL

Venomtester said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066805
Hope this helps.
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 1.1.1
ViperXL
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Thanks for the reply. That linked me to all the threads I went through by searching myself. I was just taking a stab to see if anyone had a new solution. Weird that this just started for me. VERY FRUSTRATING.

Windows XP makes life easier

chriscerv90 said:
Thanks for the reply. That linked me to all the threads I went through by searching myself. I was just taking a stab to see if anyone had a new solution. Weird that this just started for me. VERY FRUSTRATING.
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Did you try searching resolutions at Microsoft?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725873(v=WS.10).aspx
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 4.1.1
ViperXL

Venomtester said:
Did you try searching resolutions at Microsoft?
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc725873(v=WS.10).aspx
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 4.1.1
ViperXL
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Thanks for the tip lol
I tried similar steps.
I did a fresh install of windows too. I know I am a little obsessive. Still can't get the dang thing to be recognized in fastboot.

chriscerv90 said:
Thanks for the tip lol
I tried similar steps.
I did a fresh install of windows too. I know I am a little obsessive. Still can't get the dang thing to be recognized in fastboot.
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I know this may sound silly at this point but did you try moving it to a different usb port? I have seen that work before.
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 4.1.1
ViperXL

try using this application if you think your device drivers are dirty but installed correctly for usb devices
USBDeview just uninstall whatever devices you want reinitialized especially since they can change even with rom changes so it is good to clear some old ones out by sorting them based on Last Plug/Unplug Date.

I had to use a different Micro-USB cable to get it work. Try that.

Yeah I actually have tried all those steps. Thanks for the replies guy. I check out that application.
I'm starting to think something is wrong with my HOX
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DvineLord said:
try using this application if you think your device drivers are dirty but installed correctly for usb devices
USBDeview just uninstall whatever devices you want reinitialized especially since they can change even with rom changes so it is good to clear some old ones out by sorting them based on Last Plug/Unplug Date.
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This FREAKING WORKED!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHA Thanks man ... I've only had 2 hours of sleep trying to fix this stupid problem... I owe you one man. :highfive:

glad you got it fixed, check out his other apps they are life savers and they work how "real" windows apps should work.

I have the same problem
chriscerv90 said:
This FREAKING WORKED!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHA Thanks man ... I've only had 2 hours of sleep trying to fix this stupid problem... I owe you one man. :highfive:
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I have the the same problem my computer does not recognise the device ( htc one x endeavour) and in fastboot mode it does not work.
pls help
how you solved this ??

abhilashlinge said:
I have the the same problem my computer does not recognise the device ( htc one x endeavour) and in fastboot mode it does not work.
pls help
how you solved this ??
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If your on Windows 8 problems will occur but there are methods you need to look into. Windows 7 is your ally.
First Uninstalled the drivers for the device using the program in the previous post. Second, make sure your cable is working correctly. Third, make sure you have the correct drivers for you phone on the computer - - HTC Sync causes problems sometimes. Fourth, plug in the phone in while it's on and let the drivers install correctly. Fifth, place the phone in fastboot and let drivers install. Should work.
Remember sometimes you need to restart your computer and try different USB ports. Some users have said 3.0 ports cause problems.
Good luck.
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chriscerv90 said:
Ok guys, sorry to start another thread on this but I have been going through thread after thread and searching endlessly for a solution and nothing has worked for me.
I was getting ready to do the S-Off procedures and my device is recognized by computer to transfer files, and adb recognizes the device as well, I was able to get the device ID. Reboot into bootloader and fastboot just hangs there and no fastboot usb. try to enter fastboot command and it just hangs at "waiting for device"
I started going crazy and uninstalled drivers. Installed HTC Sync, (never needed it before). Now when I plug in USB while in Fastboot computer recognizes device but says it is not working properly.
Under device manager > Android USB Devices > (Yellow triangle) My HTC > Device Status ( This device cannot start Code 10), (A request for the USB BOS descriptor failed). Driver version 2.0.7.14. I try to update the driver manually and it says "It appears the right driver is already installed." Tried disabling enabling. Unistalling, plugging back in. Nothing seems to work.
Running Viper 3.2.3
Windows 8 (didnt have the problem before using fastboot)
Sorry for long post. Thanks in advance.
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I ws installing a Ruu zip but process got failed and hboot version changed to 1.54.000 . my device is in now relocked status and bootloader is not reconised by hp envy. adb still showing my device my i lost fastboot mode completely. Any solution there???
I already tried several drivers method. Error is something HTCAND4 in driver events log.

What did u do?