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[TOOL][Updated 21-AUG-2011]Inspire Factory Reset/S-ON tool. GB and FR versions.

I'm working on a single-package solution for S-ON full factory reset. It's a PD98IMG type package that, in addition to the program itself, contains the complete factory stock 1.80.502.3 RUU. It runs in three phases:
Overview:
Installs itself as a PD98IMG type package (it contains a stripped down CM6 OS with a single app--the app that does the restoration, the correct radio/kernel combo for gfree exploit, and a data partition containing the RUU); Simply copy the file to the SD card (with an adapter if you can't do it through the phone), rename it to exactly "PD98IMG.zip", then boot into HBOOT (disconnect USB if connected, pull and put back battery, then hold VOL-DOWN and momentarily press POWER).
Boots and runs the restoration program as the only app in the OS, prompting the user at each step to make sure all goes well. The last step copies the RUU from the data partition to the SD card, thereby replacing the PD98IMG.zip that installed everything with the RUU, then reboots to HBOOT for the final phase.
The final phase is loading and running the RUU on the newly restored (S-ON) device to return it to full factory status. The RUU copied in phase 2 is a genuine HTC stock 1.80.502.3 restoration RUU. Allow it to unzip and self-check, then press VOL-UP to write it to the device.
Once completed successfully, you should be in the same condition as an out-of-box new phone.
If you do have to send your phone back for warranty or insurance purposes, it should be a lot easier than the currently available methods.
Important! The newest batch of Inspires shipped from HTC (probably anything bought new after Aug. 2011) have hardware that is incompatible with the hboot in the Froyo update as listed here. If your Inspire is a later model Inspire, do not run the Froyo version on it. Use the Gingerbread version only!
Instructions:
Do a nandroid and/or Titanium backup! It never hurts!
While still in ClockWorkMod recovery, do a "Factory Reset/Wipe Data". This is necessary if you've got an ext4 cache or CM7 dalvik-cache on /cache. If not it will cause boot hang after installation. EXT4 cache will not work with this tool. If your recovery has ext4, be sure you format the cache to EXT3.
Download from the URL below, copy to the SD card and rename to "PD98IMG.zip"
Reboot to HBOOT: Shutdown completely (disconnect USB if connected and pull battery if necessary) then while holding down the VOL-DOWN key, press the POWER key for about half a second. The phone should boot into HBOOT, check the PD98IMG.zip for consistency, then prompt you to install. Select VOL-UP to install.
Once installed, HBOOT will prompt you to reboot by pressing the POWER button. Do this.
The operating system in this tool is a stripped down CM6 install with only the minimum features necessary to run an apk. The apk for the tool will run after the HTC splash screen, then prompt you through the process. Depending on the speed of your SD card, the last step, copying the RUU to the SD card, may take several minutes.
Once successfully completed, the phone will automatically reboot to HBOOT and begin the process of installing the RUU. The only thing you have to do at this point is acknowledge the prompt to install by pressing VOL-UP. (Note: the RUU install may skip a couple of images during the install but this is normal.)
Once the RUU is installed, press POWER to reboot and your phone should be in 100% factory out-of-box condition.
Changelog:
13-SEP-2011 -- Added emphasis to step 2 to drive home the fact that this will not work if you have an EXT4 cache partition.
21-AUG-2011 -- 1.07: Removed "beta" designation. Added both Gingerbread (2.3.3) and Froyo (2.2.2) versions since 2.3.3 is now officially released for Inspire. Cleaned up the launcher a bit, fixed some typos and scrolling issues.
11-AUG-2011 -- 1.06b: Reverted to a PD98IMG that does NOT erase the cache. This was causing boot hangs. There is now a new step 2 in the instructions. Be sure to clear your data/cache.
10-AUG-2011 -- 1.05b: Fixed black screen for some Inspires with different mfg. LCD panels. Added cache wipe to main image as a dirty cache partition could cause bootloops in some situations. Disabled screen timeout so screen doesn't blank out while copying RUU.
Download (restores to official Froyo 2.2.2) (315MB):
http://hoxnet.com/droid/s-on/PD98IMG_Inspire_S-ON_FactoryRestore_FR_1.07.zip
MD5: 4402961aef54f2928a757bd385e6c151
Download (restores to official Gingerbread 2.3.3) (309MB):
http://hoxnet.com/droid/s-on/PD98IMG_Inspire_S-ON_FactoryRestore_GB_1.07.zip
MD5: f6d519b11cc6229eb02c3ba274680c1e
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Special thanks to ATTN1 and the rest of the crew at #liberatedAria for their guidance in producing this. Thanks to m0biusace and kem52 for alpha testing this. Thanks to XDA crew for all the help they've provided with this forum.

When I try to do the power and holding the volume up button what happens is the phone vibrates and the led light just keeps flashing ? Any ideas ?
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whiteman0vette said:
When I try to do the power and holding the volume up button what happens is the phone vibrates and the led light just keeps flashing ? Any ideas ?
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Whoops. First typo. It now reads:
(pull and put back battery, then hold VOL-DOWN and momentarily press POWER).
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Sorry about that.

It's all good. :0)
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I'm actually wanting to flash my phone back to an "out of the box" state, I'm downloading the .zip now, I'll post the results in a few. If this works, you will have made me a happy man!
I'm going to get the Motorola Atrix (I hope it's actually better...)
*EDIT* so I need to have S-ON BEFORE running this package?
I downloaded the above, renamed it, booted to HBOOT, ran the update however I still have S-OFF. Boots to a black screen... (Brick??)

if you have s-on, you probably never rooted in the first place so what are you looking to "restore"?

Zbor said:
I'm actually wanting to flash my phone back to an "out of the box" state, I'm downloading the .zip now, I'll post the results in a few. If this works, you will have made me a happy man!
I'm going to get the Motorola Atrix (I hope it's actually better...)
*EDIT* so I need to have S-ON BEFORE running this package?
I downloaded the above, renamed it, booted to HBOOT, ran the update however I still have S-OFF. Boots to a black screen... (Brick??)
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No HTC splash screen? It should boot into a minimal android system. Try pulling the battery and power on.

ill test for ya..
downloading now. i have to get my phone to stock to show my friend how easy is is to root and use custom roms. hope this works...

The atrix sucked for me I sold my first inspire and got one it just sucked it might be good in the winter for a hand warmer it gets smoking hot so if you get one good luck
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Great tool, downloading

works
It worked as it should. S-on and back to stock, very easily. great work.

Nice job, GenePoole. This was well thought out and executed.

is there a specific place to put the PD98IMG or is anywhere fine?

This didn't work for me. I wanted to try out the new Gingerbread release from AT&T and when I run through this process, I'm stuck at a black screen after step 4. I tried twice just to make sure I didn't screw something up. Black screen, both times.

thanks
so i haven't tried this method yet, im wondering if i return my inspire to get a new replacement inspire, will it be as easy to root my new inspire as it was a couple months ago, the reason i ask is because anyone with a rooted evo 4g better take good care of it because if they send it in to get a new one they will be stuck with stock, the new evo 4g is unrootable lol, sucks for them, any ways i just dont want a stock inspire that cant be rooted, thanks for this tool mate, i will surely use it once i know i can root my replacement inspire

This worked perfect and checked for update and told me I can download gb right away. Thanks and keep up the good work.
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does this make the splash screen the default or does it stay coustom

Zbor said:
I'm actually wanting to flash my phone back to an "out of the box" state, I'm downloading the .zip now, I'll post the results in a few. If this works, you will have made me a happy man!
I'm going to get the Motorola Atrix (I hope it's actually better...)
*EDIT* so I need to have S-ON BEFORE running this package?
I downloaded the above, renamed it, booted to HBOOT, ran the update however I still have S-OFF. Boots to a black screen... (Brick??)
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Did you check the md5 sum?
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greentrees89 said:
so i haven't tried this method yet, im wondering if i return my inspire to get a new replacement inspire, will it be as easy to root my new inspire as it was a couple months ago, the reason i ask is because anyone with a rooted evo 4g better take good care of it because if they send it in to get a new one they will be stuck with stock, the new evo 4g is unrootable lol, sucks for them, any ways i just dont want a stock inspire that cant be rooted, thanks for this tool mate, i will surely use it once i know i can root my replacement inspire
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Yes, the new ace hack kit by ATTN1 fully supports the new AT&G Gingerbread update.

cordell507 said:
does this make the splash screen the default or does it stay coustom
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The RUU has the default splash screen (white with green "HTC") so I would assume that if you have a custom screen, it will overwrite it, but I have no first hand information. I'll try installing a custom splash on mine and see what happens.

No O.T.A updates since 2.3.4

Hello to all.
just got my new Nexus S. Had a sgs before and got stolen..
My question is the following:
When i booted the phone it had the gb 2.3.4 and after i made a search for update it said i am currently up to date...
I know that 2.3.6 came to Greece some weeks ago so i should be able to get it if not ICS.
Any thoughts?
On about phone --> model - nexus s
android version - 2.3.4
baseband version - I9023XXKD1 [email protected]
build number - GRJ22
On Fastboot mode --> product name - hearing
hw version - rev 52
bootloader version - I9020XXKA3
baseband version - I9020XXKD1 [email protected]
Furthermore i would like to now which model i have , I9020 or I9023? On the back of the phone when i remove the battery it says I9023..
thank you all

You have the i9023 version. Mine is also s-lcd and in fastboot it said 9020, so it's normal. You can grab the 2.3.6 update and flash it through custom/normal revovery from one of the sticky posts in General Section. There are threads here that help you in doing that.
After that you could also upgrade to ICS in the same way. Happy flashing!
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is it ok not to have ota updates....?
i only took that instead of sgs because of the updates....
is there a way to fix it? furthermore do i have to ulock bootloger to update manually?
thnks

vasilios1979 said:
is it ok not to have ota updates....?
i only took that instead of sgs because of the updates....
is there a way to fix it? furthermore do i have to ulock bootloger to update manually?
thnks
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Well it could take some time from activating the device until getting the update notification. You should get it eventually.
If it's one of the official updates from Google I don't think you need an unlocked bootloader, but I'm not that sure (when I tried it, I had an unlocked bootloader). Download the OTA package from here, put it in the root of your usb drive (not in any folder). Be sure to download the proper version for you -the i9023- then:
-turn the phone off
-press and hold (at the same time) Volume Up+Power Button
-scroll with the volume buttons to "Recovery" and select it by pressing the power button
-here, if you only see a triangle and an android, press volume up and a menu should appear
-you should see an "apply update from sdcard" or something simillar. Select it, then chose your OTA .zip file
-when it's done, reboot and you're good to go
Note: If you get an error stating something like "Could not verify signature" it means the file may be corrupt download it again and start over. If you get an error saying "Version verification failed" you downloaded the wrong file.
Normally, when flashing a new rom it's necessary to wipe dalvik, cache etc. But I applied the 4.0.3 OTA over stock 2.3.6, through the built-in recovery, with no problem whatsoever.
EDIT: I also chose the Nexus S over the SGS and I can say there are no regrets. I'm loving my phone and if there's any question, the solution is most likely here on xda. Great developers and community for the NS

manually updated...and it rocks...thnks!

You're very welcome! Enjoy your Nexus S
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[Q] I have no Notification(status) bar, also background is black...

Hi, today I bought a phone from someone that was already flashed, unlocked etc.. it has ICS installed. When I boot up the phone there were no status bar at the top and background was black..
I am really a noob here and with those programs so if you could help me please that'd be appreciated!
If you need any info just ask ty !!

Please someone, I need help

Going to need a few more details. What ROM are you running? What version? What's the firmware version? You can find this information in the 'about phone' bit in the settings.
My first port of call if this was the case would probably to either repair permissions, or seeing as you've only just got your phone, reflash the ROM or flash another one. Quickest and easiest way, and all possible through Recovery.
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Pash. said:
Going to need a few more details. What ROM are you running? What version? What's the firmware version? You can find this information in the 'about phone' bit in the settings.
My first port of call if this was the case would probably to either repair permissions, or seeing as you've only just got your phone, reflash the ROM or flash another one. Quickest and easiest way, and all possible through Recovery.
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Software: InsertCoin 5.1.5
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
Kernel is SebastianFM #1
How I know what ROM I have and how I can reflash it? Ty

TasteOfGlory said:
Software: InsertCoin 5.1.5
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
Kernel is SebastianFM #1
How I know what ROM I have and how I can reflash it? Ty
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Software version is the ROM that you are running, So in your case its InsertCoin 5.1.5
Download the ROM from the development section, And put it on your SD Card and flash it in recovery, Or do a factory reset and see if that helps.
to get into recovery you have to go through bootloader (unless you have advanced power menu)
If you dont know how to do this, Get to the general section and read the stickies.
You really ought to know what goes on in bootloader and recovery before you start selecting options and making matters worse

azzledazzle said:
Software version is the ROM that you are running, So in your case its InsertCoin 5.1.5
Download the ROM from the development section, And put it on your SD Card and flash it in recovery, Or do a factory reset and see if that helps.
to get into recovery you have to go through bootloader (unless you have advanced power menu)
If you dont know how to do this, Get to the general section and read the stickies.
You really ought to know what goes on in bootloader and recovery before you start selecting options and making matters worse
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Can you lead me to the right link please ? I don't even know what to download :/

Choose a ROM you want to flash, I would suggest to stick with your current ROM to make this process easier for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468683
Make sure you have everything needed to run this ROM, detailed instructions and downloads will be on the 1st page of the thread.
To get into bootloader remove and re-insert battery.
Hold down Volume Down + Power at same time.
then toggle with volume keys to get into required field, such as recovery / fastboot ect.

azzledazzle said:
Choose a ROM you want to flash, I would suggest to stick with your current ROM to make this process easier for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1468683
Make sure you have everything needed to run this ROM, detailed instructions and downloads will be on the 1st page of the thread.
To get into bootloader remove and re-insert battery.
Hold down Volume Down + Power at same time.
then toggle with volume keys to get into required field, such as recovery / fastboot ect.
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Thanks!!! It worked !

Not working at me ARHD 6.5.4 XE no status bar i tried reflashing rom but didn't help Firmware from 3.32.401.x & 3.32.401.10x RUU superwipe every time for sure (but without same effect) i dont know what to do now

pifa_k1 said:
Not working at me ARHD 6.5.4 XE no status bar i tried reflashing rom but didn't help Firmware from 3.32.401.x & 3.32.401.10x RUU superwipe every time for sure (but without same effect) i dont know what to do now
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same thing here

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24115325&postcount=61887
it work for me but i still want to know what is the problem and if the new apk is with full capabilities like the broken one

With the new ARHD 6.5.4 its been a common problem, just download LeeDriod tweaks and it fixes it.

I had the same problem. However a quick Google soon helped me. Apparently it's the .apk file. I used Winrar to replace the .apk did a superwipe, re-flashed the rom and it works a treat. Really top notch stable rom. Can't ask for more.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24162846

Same issue except i have a galaxy s2
Bought the phone rooted but i tried to unroot it by myself so i can update the software & accidentally deleted the systemui.apk thing . now im having the exact same issue as the 1st person stated . i dont care if i have to restart my entire phone , i just need to know the easiest way to get this problem solved

Frodriguez93 said:
Bought the phone rooted but i tried to unroot it by myself so i can update the software & accidentally deleted the systemui.apk thing . now im having the exact same issue as the 1st person stated . i dont care if i have to restart my entire phone , i just need to know the easiest way to get this problem solved
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man we can't help you here
this forum is only for sensation/xe/4g devices
go ask in galaxy s2 forums

[SOLVED] I tried to root my phone, but...

I used revolution to root my phone, I think it work (havent put any type of rom in it yet); but then i decided to upgrade it to ice cream sandwich. and when i tried to install ice cream i am getting this blank black screen with white triangle sign and yellow exclamation mark + blue droid robot. Any idea what going on? If the operating system is installing properly, how long should I be seeing this screen? I read somewhere that this is a system loading sign, but how long is it going to be like this (must be at least 40 minutes already)
>> download root checker to find out if have or have not root your phone.
-So first question would be, if the phone is root. Can I upgrade it to ice cream sandwich like normal? Or I have to do something else.
>> while doing rooting, dont mess around with OTA update
-I am in a sorta of limbo right now, because i havent figure out what rom to put in. And then opt to upgrade instead. What my best option?.
>>very helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
http://lifehacker.com/5853519/how-do-i-fix-my-bricked-android-phone
-I got revolution to work, install clockworkmod recovery...but not much else. Anything else I need to press forward, or go backward (I have yet to backup my data/phone numbers...)
>>just backup everything and pray! j/k
do everything twice if you have too, and make all the mistakes along the way; that how some of us sorta learn.
Please help ASAP. My phone is in limbo right now!
>>not anymore, , thank you everyone for contributing!
and if at some moments you feel this is sorta over your head, try to get a hold of one of those experts who do up these ROM. They should know these things inside out.
Thank you

daitka said:
I used revolution to root my phone, I think it work (havent put any type of rom in it yet); but then i decided to upgrade it to ice cream sandwich. and when i tried to install ice cream i am getting this blank black screen with white triangle sign and yellow exclamation mark + blue droid robot. Any idea what going on? If the operating system is installing properly, how long should I be seeing this screen? I read somewhere that this is a system loading sign, but how long is it going to be like this (must be at least 40 minutes already)
-So first question would be, if the phone is root. Can I upgrade it to ice cream sandwich like normal? Or I have to do something else.
-I am in a sorta of limbo right now, because i havent figure out what rom to put in. And then opt to upgrade instead. What my best option?.
-I got revolution to work, install clockworkmod recovery...but not much else. Anything else I need to press forward, or go backward (I have yet to backup my data/phone numbers...)
Please help ASAP. My phone is in limbo right now!
Thank you
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Do you mean OTA ICS or a custom Rom ICS?
Hmm if it is the SECOND one you should try booting into recovery via the hboot screen. From there you can wipe data and restart. If the fault occurs again well I have no idea
If you meant an ICS update from HTC then you need to redlash the stock recovery.
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Do you mean OTA ICS or a custom Rom ICS?
Hmm if it is the SECOND one you should try booting into recovery via the hboot screen. From there you can wipe data and restart. If the fault occurs again well I have no idea
If you meant an ICS update from HTC then you need to redlash the stock recovery.
>> Hi, I meant the first option. OTA ICS. I think I make a mistake of trying to do update while not finishing rooting my phone in the first place.
how do i go about reflash to stock recovery?, i dont want to lose my data/contact...

have you flashed 3.32 firmware and super Cid?
this is required for ICS.
Beamed from my Senny..

Sindroid said:
have you flashed 3.32 firmware and super Cid?
this is required for ICS.
Beamed from my Senny..
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>> uhm no. should i be doing that? i thought rooting the phone/adding a new rom should be pretty straightforward. now it's getting pretty complicated!

daitka said:
>> uhm no. should i be doing that? i thought rooting the phone/adding a new rom should be pretty straightforward. now it's getting pretty complicated!
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It's not that bad, you only have to supercid then flash new firmware once when going to ics. Then its just wiping and flashing
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g

I wish I can say I understand these steps, but it is getting more and more convoluted! any link to a page with steps by steps instruction? kinda feel like i am going into unchart water.

Most Ics Roms require 3.32 firmware and gb Roms require a different firmweare. Most people prefer Ics which is Android 4.0.3 . Once you have the correct firmware is quite a straight forward process. If your S off, you will place the Rom at the root of your sd card. I do this buy downloading to my computer, using my phone as a removable disk drive and copying the file to my device. It goes directly to root not into a folder. Then I enter into my recovery, i love 4ext touch recovery because it has more options and is easy to use. I do a nandroid backup of my current rom, incase something goes wrong. I. Use 4 ext for the backup also. Then I do a full wipe usually wipe data factory reset, then I wipe cash and dalvick cash then I install zip from sd card and reboot. This is how I install a Rom. After flashing it WILL take some time for the first boot so don't worry if it takes a few minutes sometimes. Then it will say Android is upgrading then it will boot into your new rom
I hope this helps you some in the steps to flashing a rom.please remember firmware is very important. Have fun flashing.
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Your very welcome, remember this is just the steps to rom flashing. You FIRST must be rooted and S Off to use the procedures. Don't worry too much because once rooted and S off if you get in a pinch flashing you have your backup. But remember correct firmweare is very very important. Hope I've helped you out a bit in the rom flashing area
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You should READ and understand this procedure : Click!
Everything you need to know to succeed is in that thread. If you have question after that come back and ask.
Oups! Forgot this link too.... Click!

realsis said:
Your very welcome, remember this is just the steps to rom flashing. You FIRST must be rooted and S Off to use the procedures. Don't worry too much because once rooted and S off if you get in a pinch flashing you have your backup. But remember correct firmweare is very very important. Hope I've helped you out a bit in the rom flashing area
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i believe i am already root and s-off. when you said i have a backup? what backup?!
how do i figure out what firmware i got, and which version is the correct one?.
i think i am going with the ICS route.
Here's some more information:
I downloaded a ROM Manager through marketplace, and when I tried to run it. I get the following error message: "You must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Superuser was not found at '/system/bin/su' or '/system/xbin/su'. Use google search on your computer to find instructions to root your phone"
I also downloaded Superuser app, and when i click on it, it open up but it said 'no apps in list'!
I downloaded Titanium backup, but when I tried to run it. I get the following error message :"Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and include BusyBox, and try again. This attempt was made using the 'su' command"
I download the ruu file ('RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_signed) , tried to run it; and the computer ask what program should i use to open it!?
thanks.

You can download root checker to verify your root it will let you know if root was successful. Ics uses 3.32 firmware. I aquire backup by going into 4ext recovery, manage backup, new backup, backup system. What recovery are you using ? Usually you can backup from recovery. You can download correct firmware in search or usually the rom site will also have the firmware in Android development. Hope this answers some of your questions.
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realsis said:
You can download root checker to verify your root it will let you know if root was successful. Ics uses 3.32 firmware. I aquire backup by going into 4ext recovery, manage backup, new backup, backup system. What recovery are you using ? Usually you can backup from recovery. You can download correct firmware in search or usually the rom site will also have the firmware in Android development. Hope this answers some of your questions.
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so i just ran root checker and the result is : " Sorry, this device does not have proper root access"
so now what?!

OK...
Pull out the battery...
Replace battery
Hold Volume Down and press power button while still holding volume down.
That will give you the fastboot menu.
Write down what is written in upper left of your screen. (Or take photo).
EDIT :
See attachment, this is what you must have before going a step ahead.

Lucky Thirteen said:
OK...
Pull out the battery...
Replace battery
Hold Volume Down and press power button while still holding volume down.
That will give you the fastboot menu.
Write down what is written in upper left of your screen. (Or take photo).
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-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 1.17.1111
RADIO – 10.14.9035.01_M
eMMC-boot
Jun 2 2011, 22:31:39

Ok now this is fine.
You don't have root, usually when the line Openxxx is missing it's because you don't have root privileges.
Now download this recovery Recovery PG58IMG.zip
Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card.
Turn off your phone by removing again the battery and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen like you just did to gave me your infos.
Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update" DON'T STOP the processus until it give you the option to reboot.
Press Power to Reboot
Delete PG58IMG from your memory card.

Lucky Thirteen said:
Ok now this is fine.
You don't have root, usually when the line Openxxx is missing it's because you don't have root privileges.
Now download this recovery http://www.multiupload.nl/ECVA5V4ED3
Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card.
Turn off your phone by removing again the battery and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen like you just did to gave me your infos.
Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update" DON'T STOP the processus until it give you the option to reboot.
Press Power to Reboot
Delete PG58IMG from your memory card.
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hi, would the file, recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid work? i already got that downloaded in the past!
also, where is the root folder on my sd card.? if i dont have one; should i be creating it?

daitka said:
hi, would the file, recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid work? i already got that downloaded in the past!
also, where is the root folder on my sd card.? if i dont have one; should i be creating it?
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No. Please take the file from the multiupload link I just gave you. Take this one : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17173579&postcount=86
The root of your SD card is the very first view you see when you open the SD card e.g. path of SDcard -> E:\PG58IMG.zip (don't create a file just paste the file there)
This is the root of your SD card.

what the point of downloading this img file and running it?
what do i do after this?

Sorry I felt asleep at the computer...
This PG58IMG is for installing the Recovery.

[Q] Can't update my phone - where can i find manual files?

I have an HTC One XL from Hong Kong and haven't been able to update to 4.1
I contacted HTC's customer services and this was the conversation:
Yemi: thanks, one moment please
Your device was manufactured in Hong Kong and only has one year warranty. As it is out of warranty, you are not able to receive any further updates
me: so no updates to future versions of sense or android at all?
Yemi: unfortunately not, If your device was made in UK or Europe, this would have been available for your device
me: ok, that explains why I can't update. thanks
Yemi: you can update manually through htcdev
me: oh, thanks, can you tell me where exactly I should be looking?
Yemi: unfortunately, that falls outside of my support
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I had no idea updates stopped when the warranty did firstly, and secondly, can't see anywhere on the dev site to download or manually update the firmware.
I know i can flash a custom rom, but i would like to stick with sense and the stock android if possible.
I have looked around and downloaded a few different RUU files, most aren't for the one xl, but the one x, either way, they all fail.
Any ideas?

chamber36 said:
I had no idea updates stopped when the warranty did
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I don't think that is strictly true (I think people still get updates well after their warranty is up). It was more of the support person's (poorly phrased) way of saying, that since you are no longer within warranty, they aren't obligated to support you. Or he didn't have a good answer, and just wanted to get rid of you.
Him telling you to get the files from HTCDev is kind of a crap response as well, as you have to be pretty knowledgeable to know where that is. This thread has the links to the OTA files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37227608
But I don't know of any way to manually force the update to install (after you download it from the above link), without root. This is the only method I know of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701460
Why exactly can't you get the OTA update by the normal means? Are you not in Hong Kong?

To update:
Place the OTA.zip file on your SD card.
Boot to bootloader (press and hold power. The capacitive buttons will blink a bunch of times and then the phone will shut off.
When the phone shuts off, let go of power and press and hold volume until the bootloader comes up.
Select recovery.
Then you'll get a picture on your phone of a phone or something
Press and hold volume up and, while holding volume press power then release.
It will say error cannot mount SD card, that's normal and then take you into recovery
There, you will select Install update from Phone storage or Install update from internal storage (Don't select install update from sd card, it will just try to locate external memory of which there is none.)
Select your OTA zip file.
Your phone will update and then notify you when it's time to reboot.
Good luck

thanks for the response.
I'm not in Hong Kong. Picked it up last year on a trip and thought i'd be able to upgrade when 4.1 came out.
When i search for updates, it says "there are no updates available for your phone".
I'll check the link and hopefully find something, and will then follow exad's instructions and fingers crossed, i'll be on 4.1 :good:
redpoint73 said:
I don't think that is strictly true (I think people still get updates well after their warranty is up). It was more of the support person's (poorly phrased) way of saying, that since you are no longer within warranty, they aren't obligated to support you. Or he didn't have a good answer, and just wanted to get rid of you.
Him telling you to get the files from HTCDev is kind of a crap response as well, as you have to be pretty knowledgeable to know where that is. This thread has the links to the OTA files: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37227608
But I don't know of any way to manually force the update to install (after you download it from the above link), without root. This is the only method I know of: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701460
Why exactly can't you get the OTA update by the normal means? Are you not in Hong Kong?
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tried this and get the
invalid operation success rebooting by reason oem_00
error.
Looked it up and it seems everyone else got the same message with no known fix.
exad said:
To update:
Place the OTA.zip file on your SD card.
Boot to bootloader (press and hold power. The capacitive buttons will blink a bunch of times and then the phone will shut off.
When the phone shuts off, let go of power and press and hold volume until the bootloader comes up.
Select recovery.
Then you'll get a picture on your phone of a phone or something
Press and hold volume up and, while holding volume press power then release.
It will say error cannot mount SD card, that's normal and then take you into recovery
There, you will select Install update from Phone storage or Install update from internal storage (Don't select install update from sd card, it will just try to locate external memory of which there is none.)
Select your OTA zip file.
Your phone will update and then notify you when it's time to reboot.
Good luck
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Which ota file did you download?
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exad said:
Which ota file did you download?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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HTC Hong Kong (CID: HTC__622; MID: PJ8312000)
OTA: OTA_EVITA_UL_JB_45_S_hTC_Asia_HK_3.17.708.5_0.23a. 32.09.29_10.128.32.34a_release_306192l1uvogdfxreoh m82.zip (full)

I see. Well there are some people that report it working after several tries. You could try that or try the method redpoint posted.
I looked through htc and htc dev and did not find an official ota for your phone there.
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chamber36 said:
I'm not in Hong Kong. Picked it up last year on a trip and thought i'd be able to upgrade when 4.1 came out.
When i search for updates, it says "there are no updates available for your phone".
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OTAs are typically not available if you are not located in the intended region for the device (in a different country). Normally, the recommendation from HTC is to install the RUU, but unfortunately, a 3.17 RUU was never released for HK region, for whatever reason.

redpoint73 said:
OTAs are typically not available if you are not located in the intended region for the device (in a different country). Normally, the recommendation from HTC is to install the RUU, but unfortunately, a 3.17 RUU was never released for HK region, for whatever reason.
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what's weird is that i picked up the one xl for me and the one s for my girlfriend, and the one S updated in the UK without a problem.
I'll root the phone and try the other method.

chamber36 said:
what's weird is that i picked up the one xl for me and the one s for my girlfriend, and the one S updated in the UK without a problem.
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That's why I say "typically not available", as I've seen some exceptions.
You might also try to backup your personal data, do a factory reset, and try to update again, using the "normal" means (checking for update in Settings). This has been known to help update problems, which happen even when the device is in the intended region.
chamber36 said:
I'll root the phone and try the other method.
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If you are going to go through the effort of unlocking the bootloader and rooting, you might as well just install custom recovery and flash a custom ROM, or stock rooted ROM; and not even mess with the OTA. It will make for a cleaner install, and may well be better in the long run anyway. But that is just my opinion.

What version is the phone currently on? You should update via all ota's one by one from a base.
Eg if 1.77.708.2 you can't update officially and need to rebase with ruu to atleast 1.77.708.3 I think it was a demo version not for public.
If 1.77.708.3 you need 1.89 then 2.42 then 3.17.
Or skip steps by flashing the newest ruu you can get you hands on, eg 2.42
Post version, cid and soff if possible.
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twistedddx said:
What version is the phone currently on? You should update via all ota's one by one from a base.
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That's true. You can't skip an OTA, if updating by OTA. OTA is usually just an incremental update, where an RUU is a complete package.

redpoint73 said:
That's true. You can't skip an OTA, if updating by OTA. OTA is usually just an incremental update, where an RUU is a complete package.
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i see. well it doesn't give me any updates so i can't even climb the ladder.
CID is HTC_622
Version 1.77.708.2
S-On
if there's a rooted version of the stock rom, i may look for that. I did try CM10 once upon a time, but didn't like it

chamber36 said:
i see. well it doesn't give me any updates so i can't even climb the ladder.
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But you can try to download the "next" OTA file in the sequence (from the XDA thread I linked), and try to update manually. See if that works, and if so "climb the ladder"(I like that term!) that way.
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chamber36 said:
if there's a rooted version of the stock rom, i may look for that. I did try CM10 once upon a time, but didn't like it
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I don't think there is a stock rooted version of the exact firmware you are looking for (HK 3.17), but there are several 3.17 stock rooted ROMs from other regions. The only difference would be some of the bloatware, and some other minor differences. Look under "Stock Rooted" in the CUSTOM ROMs section of my index: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Or better yet, flash a "stock-ish" custom ROM. There are custom ROMs like CleanROM, UrDroid, and others, that give a largely stock Sense feel, but strip out the bloatware, makes some performance enhancements, add add a few features, without diverging too far from the stock ROM experience. ViperXL is another reputable ROM, that ventures a bit further into customization territory (but still largely stock experience).

redpoint73 said:
But you can try to download the "next" OTA file in the sequence (from the XDA thread I linked), and try to update manually. See if that works, and if so "climb the ladder"(I like that term!) that way.
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I don't think there is a stock rooted version of the exact firmware you are looking for (HK 3.17), but there are several 3.17 stock rooted ROMs from other regions. The only difference would be some of the bloatware, and some other minor differences. Look under "Stock Rooted" in the CUSTOM ROMs section of my index: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Or better yet, flash a "stock-ish" custom ROM. There are custom ROMs like CleanROM, UrDroid, and others, that give a largely stock Sense feel, but strip out the bloatware, makes some performance enhancements, add add a few features, without diverging too far from the stock ROM experience. ViperXL is another reputable ROM, that ventures a bit further into customization territory (but still largely stock experience).
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thanks for that.
ViperXL looks pretty cool, so i'll give that a go.
Can I use the One X toolkit on my XL to root and flash?

chamber36 said:
Can I use the One X toolkit on my XL to root and flash?
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The toolkit is intended for the AT&T version, which has more restrictions than any other carrier. You won't need to SuperCID (and don't think the toolkit will work for SuperCID on your version, anyway). But other toolkit features may be helpful (unlock bootloader, installing custom recovery, etc.).
Be aware, you don't need the toolkit per se. In short, all you need to do on your version of the phone, is to go to HTCDev.com, follow the instruction there to unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery, then flash the custom ROM.
I'd advise to start reading, before attempting any of this. As there are various nuances and pitfalls that can only be learned by reading.
Also be aware that unlocking the bootloader deletes your personal data from the phone. So back up anything that is valuable to you. Specifically, it formats the /data partition, but normally not the SD partition (but I would back that up too, just to be safe).

unlocked bootloader, flashed recovery...no recovery!
when i go into recovery, i get the "this build is for development purposes. Do not distribute..." message and then the phone reboots and loads the home screen.
tried twrp and cwm

If you installed using the toolkit, try installing recovery manually using fastboot.

didn't bother with the toolkit in the end and used fastboot and that was the result.
i'm almost convinced that i bought a brick to begin with!