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[Q] something went terribly wrong

I can`t flash any recovery normally, I fear I messed up the cache\recovery seriously .
First I tried to flash ICS OTA – didn’t work, I was revolutionary S-off, after a few times I gave up (rebooting successful by reason: oem).
I re-flashed the RUU, and it went back to Pyrmid S-on. I`ve unlocked the bootloader HTC way.
Then tried to flash CWM, but I got some sort of error. Then I`ve installed "Android Recovery Manager". Tried to flash CWM through it, but ergh – it hangs on "waiting for device"
I tried to fastboot devices & fastboot getvar cid and got corret results, but when i`ve tried to change to superCid – I got this message:
C:\adb>fastboot oem writecid 11111111
... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14
INFO pyramid_init_sd, SD card power on ok
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 1.076s]
finished. total time: 1.076s​
so, I realized something went terribly wrong somewhere.
I`m looking for a "fresh start" – is there any complete clone of the recovery file system? Or any other way to flash a complete recovery file system (odin ?!)
Please help.
specs:
sensation xe
Cid htc__001, Mid
recovery: android system recovery <3e> (with error message "can't open /cache/recovery/command)
Hboot: "unloacked", 1.18, S-on (yes, S-on)

yonirapa said:
I can`t flash any recovery normally, I fear I messed up the cache\recovery seriously .
First I tried to flash ICS OTA – didn’t work, I was revolutionary S-off, after a few times I gave up (rebooting successful by reason: oem).
I re-flashed the RUU, and it went back to Pyrmid S-on. I`ve unlocked the bootloader HTC way.
Then tried to flash CWM, but I got some sort of error. Then I`ve installed "Android Recovery Manager". Tried to flash CWM through it, but ergh – it hangs on "waiting for device"
I tried to fastboot devices & fastboot getvar cid and got corret results, but when i`ve tried to change to superCid – I got this message:
C:\adb>fastboot oem writecid 11111111
... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14
INFO pyramid_init_sd, SD card power on ok
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 1.076s]
finished. total time: 1.076s​
so, I realized something went terribly wrong somewhere.
I`m looking for a "fresh start" – is there any complete clone of the recovery file system? Or any other way to flash a complete recovery file system (odin ?!)
Please help.
specs:
sensation xe
Cid htc__001, Mid
recovery: android system recovery <3e> (with error message "can't open /cache/recovery/command)
Hboot: "unloacked", 1.18, S-on (yes, S-on)
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If I am not mistaken, you need S-Off to flash recovery.

tingtan said:
If I am not mistaken, you need S-Off to flash recovery.
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You are correct sir.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

tingtan said:
If I am not mistaken, you need S-Off to flash recovery.
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He does have s-off he said he unlocked it the htc way so it might be something else..
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium

Run ruu and start over
Ruu will not put s on
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

Catch 22...
Hi thanks for trying.
well revolutionary hangs on waiting for device.
ruu fails on error 155 - unknwon error.
any ideas?

yonirapa said:
Hi thanks for trying.
well revolutionary hangs on waiting for device.
ruu fails on error 155 - unknwon error.
any ideas?
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Relock bootloader to flash RUU

i`m telling you - this isn`t a normal solution question
well, no.
so much for trying to lock s-on
C:\ADB>fastboot oem lock
... INFOLock successfully...
INFOTZ_HTC_SVC_DISABLE ret = 66977136 (0x3FDFD70)
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.936s​
WTF ?
any more ideas?
thanks

Don't apply s on, you need to run the correct ruu.for your cid.
Flashing RUU does not make you s on. If you're s on you had to make it that way.
Bad news is you can't run RUU with s on.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

Bricked HTC Magic? Who is the magician....

Hello XDA-developers,
A few days ago I've received a HTC Magic from a friend of mine.
He tried to flash it to a different software version, but he got stuck.
Now I am stuck with this phone.
I've tried probably all the tutorials on this forum and all the others, but now I'm really desperate.
So please help me.
Here is the situation:
Type of Phone: HTC Magic
Hboot: 1.33.0007 (SAPP10000)
CPLD-10
Radio: 2.22.19.261
The phone cannot access its SD-card in recovery mode(2e).
It gives me the following error:
"E:Can't mount /dev/blcok/mmcblk0p1 (or /dev/block/mmcblk0)
(No such file or directory)"
It does not boot anymore to the system(it does boot but gets tuck at the lockscreen, where it has no option to unlock).
It's not accessible with adb.
It's accessible with fastboot.
Tried to enable SD with flashboot:
"fastboot oem enableqxdm 0"
But getting:
"...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.007s"
Tried to flash bootloader:
"fastboot boot recovery.img"
But getting:
"downloading 'boot.img'...
FAILED (remote: not allow)
finished. total time: 0.000s"
Tried to copy sappimg.zip to SD-card, but since it's probably not accessible,
it cannot find it in HBOOT-mode so also doesn't flash it.
It's a Dutch Vodafone Branded HTC Magic.
I've been working on this phone for the last 48 hours, I know it's not worthed, but it's the principle
I know the problem is in SPL version, but all the tutorials mention that you update this throught the SD-card, which I cannot access.
Anyone there to help me with this problem?

I can't advise on your solution, but i wouldn't say its bricked if you have fastboot access.
If you post in the general section you'll probably get more help.
Sent from my Dream/Sapphire using xda premium

My English is bad
tray with fastboot commander (download it)
Find instructions here on how to use the
you're sure to succeed

Thanks for the suggestion,
But my Vodaphone branded HTC Magic still has S-ON AND Standard SPL.
Both things are changeable, but then I thirst have to flash it in some kind of way.
I found out that i am able to read SD with SAPPIMG.zip.
But for now I have not found a zip file that is accepted by this phone.
Can anybody help me in this?
A custom rom is not an option until the recovery mode has been changed to CWM, for now it is still recovery 2e, and cannot read my SD-card.
Thank you!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325690

Or try the search function
Sent from my MID using xda premium

AT&T One X bricked downgrading bootloader, im fully S-OFF Help!!!

So i dont know what happend, i succesfully make my hox S-OFF, use the phone and everything was working fine, then a try to downgrade my bootloader with Jet but everything went wrong from there, the process didnt finish, i try to relocked my bootloader to install the 2.20 RUU thinking it would fix it but know the RUU procesos finishes with a 131 error because my cid is diferent, this is what i have:
******tampered*****
******relocked******
jewel pvt ship s-off rl
cid-spcs_001
hboot-1.14.0002
radio-0.19as.32.09.11_2
opendsp-v29.1.0.45.0622
emmc-boot
I can put fastboot commands but its shows FAILED (remote: not allowed), i cant go into recovery, also on jet i cant go into QHSUSB_DLOAD anymore.

You really didn't need to downgrade being you were s-off.............
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

Did you try this command to unbrick?: sudo ./jet -u
Edit: hmm just noticed your cid changed to stock. Sorry idk where to go from there
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Yes i did try the ./jet -u command but i cant get in to QHSUSB_DLOAD anymore that is the stock cid for the one x ? if thats the case maybe i can run de 1.85 RUU?

pikul said:
i cant get in to QHSUSB_DLOAD anymore
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Did you try the hardware key way? Same as bootloader, but power and vol +
Practically gave myself a heart attack yesterday. Someone here was having trouble getting into bootloader, and mentioned power and vol +. I couldn't remember what that did (knew it wasn't bootloader) so I did it, and put the phone in Qualcomm download mode!
I was able to get back to bootloader, recovery, and reflashed the ROM that happened to be on my phone.

No. What I meant was your cid isn't supercid anymore. And I wouldn't use that RUU since your hboot is 1.14; wait till someone more experienced helps you out
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

redpoint73 said:
Did you try the hardware key way? Same as bootloader, but power and vol +
Practically gave myself a heart attack yesterday. Someone here was having trouble getting into bootloader, and mentioned power and vol +. I couldn't remember what that did (knew it wasn't bootloader) so I did it, and put the phone in Qualcomm download mode!
I was able to get back to bootloader, recovery, and reflashed the ROM that happened to be on my phone.
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I guess i could run the ./jet -u command and press those keys, its that what you mean?
panda_mode said:
No. What I meant was your cid isn't supercid anymore. And I wouldn't use that RUU since your hboot is 1.14; wait till someone more experienced helps you out
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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ooooooooo :good: at least i can get into bootloader and put fastboot commands, i guess thats something

pikul said:
I guess i could run the ./jet -u command and press those keys, its that what you mean?
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I've actually never used JET, and not quite sure how it works.
But power and vol + will put the phone in QHSUSB_DLOAD in most situations (nothing to do with JET), if that is all you are trying to do. Similar to how power and vol - boots into bootloader. Just curious if it would still worked in your "bricked" condition.

Are you able to get into fastboot? If so just use stock RUU to get back to stock,

thats the thing, i can get in to fastboot, try to run the 2.20 RUU starts and maybe 1 minute later it fails, and gives a ERROR [131] i google it and it seems to be because the cid its not the correct one anyone knows if there its a way to bypass the cid verification?

pikul said:
thats the thing, i can get in to fastboot, try to run the 2.20 RUU starts and maybe 1 minute later it fails, and gives a ERROR [131] i google it and it seems to be because the cid its not the correct one anyone knows if there its a way to bypass the cid verification?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_One_X
Try this thread. I think there is a way to use the stock recovery and the cid you used to unlock it. May give you some ideas.
AT&T HTC OneX
Andriod 4.1.1
ViperXL

i check all of them, but i just cant get to unlock my bootloader again or flash a different cid, not even flash the recovery, y guess its because i relock my bootloader

pikul said:
i check all of them, but i just cant get to unlock my bootloader again or flash a different cid, not even flash the recovery, y guess its because i relock my bootloader
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Have you tried to get a new identifier token and unlock the phone to get TWRP again?
http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-unlock-bootloader-and-root-att-htc-one-xhtc-one-xl/
AT&T HTC OneX
Android 4.1.1
ViperXL

is it posible to get it in bootloader mode? cause thats all i can access :/
Everytime i try to flash a file in fastboot it shows FAILED (remote: not allowed)

pikul said:
is it posible to get it in bootloader mode? cause thats all i can access :/
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download a ROM.. put it in your fastboot folder,
boot into fastboot and try this
fastboot flash zip name_of_rom.zip <-- this works with HTC RUUs, may work with an actual ROM.. Use at your own risk, I have never tried it with a custom ROM.

mirGantrophy said:
download a ROM.. put it in your fastboot folder,
boot into fastboot and try this
fastboot flash zip name_of_rom.zip <-- this works with HTC RUUs, may work with an actual ROM.. Use at your own risk, I have never tried it with a custom ROM.
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I took the .img files from the rom.zip that you get from the RUU, but it doesnt work.
C:\Programas\Fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
sending 'boot' (6156 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.966s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.000s
C:\Programas\Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (1048572 KB)...
FAILED (remote: data length is too large)
finished. total time: 0.309s

pikul said:
I took the .img files from the rom.zip that you get from the RUU, but it doesnt work.
C:\Programas\Fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
sending 'boot' (6156 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.966s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.000s
C:\Programas\Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (1048572 KB)...
FAILED (remote: data length is too large)
finished. total time: 0.309s
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If you have the RUU.zip, do this then:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip rom.zip
see if that works..

This is what i get:
C:\Programas\Fastboot>fastboot flash zip rom.zip
sending 'zip' (576544 KB)...
OKAY [ 24.368s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) shift signature_size for header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 26.975s

this sucks, i have to go to work and i dont have another cellphone :/

pikul said:
this sucks, i have to go to work and i dont have another cellphone :/
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You can try to find the cidnum for the htc onexl and see if you can trick it by editing android-info.txt file to match cid num.
Example:
edited android-info file
modelid: PG3213000
cidnum: KT___901
cidnum: HTC__004(this edited file only)
mainver: 2.32.1010.1
hbootpreupdate:13
boot again into fastboot
AT&T HTC OneXL
Android 4.1.1
ViperXL

[Q] my phone is stuck at HTC logo

Hi all,
Please help. Currently my phone is stuck at HTC logo. Last week, I've upgraded my phone to 4.2.2 and Sense 5 via OTA. I have never root and S-OFF. Sense 5 was not ok for me. The font is hard to read and keyboard is hard to type. I love original Sense 4+ that came with my phone. So I tried to downgrade it. Without knowing what is S-OFF and HBOOT (now I knew), it stuck at HTC logo and won't go anywhere. I tried to flash stock ROM also custom ROM back but no hope.
this is the step I've done.
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip PL99IMG.zip
And here the message I got:
###############################
< waiting for device >
sending 'zip' <824265 KB>...
OKAY [ 35.527s]
writing 'zip'...
<bootloader> adopting the signature contained in this image...
<bootloader> signature checking...
<bootloader> rom parsing start...
<bootloader> rom parsing finish...
<bootloader> zip header checking...
<bootloader> zip info parsing...
FAILED <status read failed <Too many links>>
finished. total time: 124.305s
##############################
below is what it shows when I enter fastboot mode:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** RELOCKED ***
DELUXE_UB1 PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.54.0000
RADIO-3A.28.306.09
OpenDSP-v10.120.274.0520
OS-2.33.707.3
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Aug 16 2013,18:29:47.0
my cid is HTC_044
Regards,

zierra said:
Hi all,
Please help. Currently my phone is stuck at HTC logo. Last week, I've upgraded my phone to 4.2.2 and Sense 5 via OTA. I have never root and S-OFF. Sense 5 was not ok for me. The font is hard to read and keyboard is hard to type. I love original Sense 4+ that came with my phone. So I tried to downgrade it. Without knowing what is S-OFF and HBOOT (now I knew), it stuck at HTC logo and won't go anywhere. I tried to flash stock ROM also custom ROM back but no hope.
this is the step I've done.
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip PL99IMG.zip
And here the message I got:
###############################
< waiting for device >
sending 'zip' <824265 KB>...
OKAY [ 35.527s]
writing 'zip'...
<bootloader> adopting the signature contained in this image...
<bootloader> signature checking...
<bootloader> rom parsing start...
<bootloader> rom parsing finish...
<bootloader> zip header checking...
<bootloader> zip info parsing...
FAILED <status read failed <Too many links>>
finished. total time: 124.305s
##############################
below is what it shows when I enter fastboot mode:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** RELOCKED ***
DELUXE_UB1 PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.54.0000
RADIO-3A.28.306.09
OpenDSP-v10.120.274.0520
OS-2.33.707.3
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Aug 16 2013,18:29:47.0
my cid is HTC_044
Regards,
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there is nothing wrong with the phone u have to know how to flash a rom. first of all unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery then look for the stock sense 4 rom and flash it. even doe u have downgraded u will have to cut off your ota updates because it will keep prompting u to download it. dont ever flash ruu on your phone if you dont know wat ur doing

daorderdillon said:
there is nothing wrong with the phone u have to know how to flash a rom. first of all unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery then look for the stock sense 4 rom and flash it. even doe u have downgraded u will have to cut off your ota updates because it will keep prompting u to download it. dont ever flash ruu on your phone if you dont know wat ur doing
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Hi daorderdillon,
Thanks for your answer. I've done as you told.
- unlock the bootloader (fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin)
- flash a custom recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img - I used TWRP 2.6.3.0 as recovery.img)
- look for the stock sense 4 rom (I used the first ROM from this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2157029)
- flash via adb (fastboot oem rebootRUU --> fastboot flash zip PL99IMG.zip)
It still stuck at HTC logo.
Second tried, I copied PL99IMG.zip to SD card then boot into HBOOT mode and let it install. Nothing change, still stuck.
Third tried, I installed ROM via TWRP menu and again, same error.
Could you please guide me which step I missed?
Thanks in advance.

Dear All !!!
My phone is back! Very very happy!
To share with the one who have the same problem, this is what I did.
- flash CWM recovery
- following this thread --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2185799
- flash boot.img
- enter recovery mode
- install kernel_wwe.zip
.- restart your phone
- factory reset
- that's all
I would like to say thank you to all of you that try to help me.
it2007me Without you thread, my phone still brick.
daorderdillon, for your prompt support and gave me a caution.
CWM and TWRP teams for your great tool.
Ofcourse, xda-developer website, kepp share!
The more you share, the more you receive.
sincere,

[GUIDE][S4] How to install HBOOT 2.16 | For first time users

HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
Requirements before installing​
Back up your files, your SD Card will be WIPED!
Charge your phone to AT LEAST 30%
Your bootloader MUST be unlocked
You NEED to be S-OFF or else it won't work
You need basic knowledge of Fastboot commands
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP: You need drivers installed
Windows 8.1: You need drivers installed AND update kb2967917 from Microsoft
Linux: You need "51-android.rules" or "99-android.rules" configured
Mac: Nothing needed that I know of
I am NOT responsible if you break your phone
​
This guide will be from a Windows point of view
Installation Guide​
Download the HBOOT 2.16 firmware file from here: Download from Mega.co.nz
Place it in your adb and fastboot folder. For example C:\Users\(Your Username)\Fastboot
Now open a Command Prompt window and then type in:
Code:
cd C:\(Location of your Fastboot folder)
Now take your phone and connect it to your computer (with USB Debugging ON) and type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once you are in the bootloader and it displays "Fastboot USB", type in:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Once your computer recognizes your phone type in:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
You will then get an error:
Code:
"FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)"
Don't worry, this is normal. DO NOT unplug your phone. Simply type in once again:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
Then wait until the Command window says "finished" and type in:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from MDMower's website and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
Now we must go back to the command window with your phone still plugged in displaying "Fastboot USB" on the screen
Then we type:
Code:
cd C:\Users\(Your Username)\Downloads
or if the TWRP Recovery file isn't in the above location just direct it to the folder its stored in
Now we type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-ville-dm.img
just replace the "x" with the numbers on the file. e.g. - 2.8.0.1
Once it flashed successfully press the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll down to recovery and to boot into it, simply press the power button
Now go into "Mounts" and select Enable MTP if it isn't already.
Now copy a ROM of your choice (That supports HBOOT 2.16) and flash it. If MTP doesn't work, simply sideload the ROM
That's it, now you just reboot after installing your ROM.
Hope this helps anybody having difficulty with HBOOT 2.16

Getting a different error when flashing.
c:\adb>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.598s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 4.304s

urlyisis said:
Getting a different error when flashing.
c:\adb>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.598s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 4.304s
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You need to change your cid
To change it go into bootloader, then fastboot, connect it to your computer and type
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
that is eight 1s
If that didnt work then type instead
Code:
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
that is 2 underscores after HTC

I get this:
Code:
Z:\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v1.1\Data>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)... OKAY [ 6.507s]
writing 'zip'... INFOzip header checking...
INFOzip info parsing...
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 8.020s
No matter how often I attempt it. Redownloaded the zip to make sure it is not corrupt...
Any pointer?
Ah, damn, because I followed the instructions to the end despite the HBOOT not flashing I can also now not access recovery anymore. It seems the new version of recovery was properly flashed, but as it relies on higher HBOOT I can't get into it anymore. It is still in HBOOT 1.03.
Can anyone help me to get this phone ready for Cyanogenmod?

I was able to load the hboot, but now the bootloader is locked again and I can't flash the recovery.
FAILED (remote: not allowed)

Walter_White said:
I get this:
Code:
Z:\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v1.1\Data>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)... OKAY [ 6.507s]
writing 'zip'... INFOzip header checking...
INFOzip info parsing...
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 8.020s
No matter how often I attempt it. Redownloaded the zip to make sure it is not corrupt...
Any pointer?
Ah, damn, because I followed the instructions to the end despite the HBOOT not flashing I can also now not access recovery anymore. It seems the new version of recovery was properly flashed, but as it relies on higher HBOOT I can't get into it anymore. It is still in HBOOT 1.03.
Can anyone help me to get this phone ready for Cyanogenmod?
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Get s-off change your cid to HTC__001 as shown above and run this ruu, then follow the instructions above

urlyisis said:
I was able to load the hboot, but now the bootloader is locked again and I can't flash the recovery.
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
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It looks like your s-on

UPDATE: I had to unlock the bootloader via the HTC unlock. RESOLVED
dd98 said:
It looks like your s-on
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Actually, the bootloader shows the following.
***** Tampered ******
Locked
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-HTC__001
HBOOT-2.16.000

dd98 said:
HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
Requirements before installing​
Back up your files, your SD Card will be WIPED!
Charge your phone to AT LEAST 30%
Your bootloader MUST be unlocked
You NEED to be S-OFF or else it won't work
You need basic knowledge of Fastboot commands
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP: You need drivers installed
Windows 8.1: You need drivers installed AND update kb2967917 from Microsoft
Linux: You need "51-android.rules" or "99-android.rules" configured
Mac: Nothing needed that I know of
I am NOT responsible if you break your phone
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This guide will be from a Windows point of view
Installation Guide​
Download the HBOOT 2.16 firmware file from here: Download from Mega.co.nz
Place it in your adb and fastboot folder. For example C:\Users\(Your Username)\Fastboot
Now open a Command Prompt window and then type in:
Code:
cd C:\(Location of your Fastboot folder)
Now take your phone and connect it to your computer (with USB Debugging ON) and type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once you are in the bootloader and it displays "Fastboot USB", type in:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Once your computer recognizes your phone type in:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
You will then get an error:
Code:
"FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)"
Don't worry, this is normal. DO NOT unplug your phone. Simply type in once again:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
Then wait until the Command window says "finished" and type in:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from MDMower's website and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
Now we must go back to the command window with your phone still plugged in displaying "Fastboot USB" on the screen
Then we type:
Code:
cd C:\Users\(Your Username)\Downloads
or if the TWRP Recovery file isn't in the above location just direct it to the folder its stored in
Now we type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-ville-dm.img
just replace the "x" with the numbers on the file. e.g. - 2.8.0.1
Once it flashed successfully press the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll down to recovery and to boot into it, simply press the power button
Now go into "Mounts" and select Enable MTP if it isn't already.
Now copy a ROM of your choice (That supports HBOOT 2.16) and flash it. If MTP doesn't work, simply sideload the ROM
That's it, now you just reboot after installing your ROM.
Hope this helps anybody having difficulty with HBOOT 2.16
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Whatever which recover i choose, my internal storage was always 48mb, i can not push rom, can not sideload rom,

ad346544521 said:
Whatever which recover i choose, my internal storage was always 48mb, i can not push rom, can not sideload rom,
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You need the hboot 2.16 specific recovery, you can download it here

Never mind, I found what I needed...

Hi, do you have the firmware for t-mobile to downgrade to 2.15? I tried https://mega.co.nz/#!s54F3YqK!QrNjMlieIG65jsaGWS8eXDdLc5FcYM7IEmqTk_pHbFA but doesnt work. I think because is not for tmobile. I cant downloade the full RUU because the download always fails and my internet is so slow.
EDIT: I dont need it anymore, a friend download the file for me. Just a question. in hboot 2.16, gave me more space for my data, i like that, there is no way to make old roms to work on hboot 2.16?

Cannot get this method to work. I'm unlocked and S-OFF. But whenever I try to flash the firmware*.zip I get the message
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
I'm about ready to give up on HBoot 2.16.

confused on twrp for hboot 2.16
Hi thanks a lot for this very clear tuto that help me successfully upgrade to hboot 2.16 without any error issue. everything followed attentively and step by step .
However i am a littlee confused at the step bellow.
When i reached the download section of specified url , concerning TWRP , there is only twrp 2.7 concerning hboot 2.16
But in the tuto you talk about twrp 2.8.. or above. So please can you clarify me on this ?
Thanks
dd98 said:
HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
[*]Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from ......and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
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delacosta4526 said:
Hi thanks a lot for this very clear tuto that help me successfully upgrade to hboot 2.16 without any error issue. everything followed attentively and step by step .
However i am a littlee confused at the step bellow.
When i reached the download section of specified url , concerning TWRP , there is only twrp 2.7 concerning hboot 2.16
But in the tuto you talk about twrp 2.8.. or above. So please can you clarify me on this ?
Thanks
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Sorry, this is an old tutorial. Go to this link, download the latest file and flash it in fastboot mode by typing: fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x.img (or whatever the file name is)

thanks..but
dd98 said:
Sorry, this is an old tutorial. Go to link, download the latest file and flash it in fastboot mode by typing: fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x.img (or whatever the file name is)
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thanks that is what i did.
But i though this would have help fix wifi, bluetooth not working since stock rom before i flash with "LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" (that did not fix the problem)
Did you anything that can help ? My phone is Htc one s (actually : hboot 2.16 , TWRP 2.8.0.5, radio 1.20, unlocked, s-off, rooted, and with LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" .

delacosta4526 said:
thanks that is what i did.
But i though this would have help fix wifi, bluetooth not working since stock rom before i flash with "LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" (that did not fix the problem)
Did you anything that can help ? My phone is Htc one s (actually : hboot 2.16 , TWRP 2.8.0.5, radio 1.20, unlocked, s-off, rooted, and with LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" .
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No the recovery version will NEVER affect anything that does/doesn't work on the rom. Since you are using Liberty rom, make sure you are using the 4.4.2 version because the 4.4.3 version is very buggy

of course
dd98 said:
No the recovery version will NEVER affect anything that does/doesn't work on the rom. Since you are using Liberty rom, make sure you are using the 4.4.2 version because the 4.4.3 version is very buggy
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Yes surely . i am using 4.4.2. I have carefully read i lot of things including that.
Thanks

Guys can someone please help me?
I am on Windows 10 desperately trying to find a solution on the ''WAITING DEVICE'' response after I type
fastboot oem rebootRUU
I have tried installing a bunch of drivers , driver updates on device manager etc with no luck.
The device is just not responding.
Thanks

File Offline
Unfortunately the HBoot 2.16 file is offline. Can someone please reupload it?
Thank you!