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[Q] Rebooting into recovery

So I can't reboot into recovery because I accidentally kept a PD98IMG on my SD card, therefore it prompts for an update each time and I am stuck in a boot loop with my phone. Any suggestions on how I can fix this situation?

- Remove SD card from phone
- connect it to a PC
- Remove *.img
- Return SD card to phone

Johnn_ares said:
- Remove SD card from phone
- connect it to a PC
- Remove *.img
- Return SD card to phone
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Problems with that: 1) I have a Mac. 2) I don't have an SD card adapter.

Remove the SDcard and boot into hboot, then select recovery. Plug the card in after selecting recovery.

viiralvx said:
Problems with that: 1) I have a Mac. 2) I don't have an SD card adapter.
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Edit: gene beat me to it.
Pull the SD card out of the phone.
Boot into hboot
It will search and not find the SD card/PD98IMG.zip, then you can choose recovery and put the SD card back in.

I removed mine by plugging it into the comp as a harddrive then clicking through my computer.
I have windows, so it could be different for a mac.

also, MAC or PC, it doesnt matter, you can still put it in if you have an sd card adapter/reader.

Pirateghost said:
also, MAC or PC, it doesnt matter, you can still put it in if you have an sd card adapter/reader.
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Hee hee ahhh the memories a few weeks ago of running to the Radio Shack right before close to obtain an SD card reader. I will not leave a PD98IMG file on the root of my SD card again once I am done with it. I didn't know about the pull the card trick, and my computer would not read my phone as a valid drive during the event. I knew what I had to do though...GET THAT EFFIN FILE OFF MY EFFIN SD CARD ROOT...

I keep a copy on my card for emergencies... just rename it.
Sent from my time waster.

Nickovtyme said:
I keep a copy on my card for emergencies... just rename it.
Sent from my time waster.
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Yes. This. Or, as I do, keep the PD98IMG file in a sub directory. I made one just for the radio file. I call it "radio file"...rimshot/symboll crash....

meiguoguizi said:
Yes. This. Or, as I do, keep the PD98IMG file in a sub directory. I made one just for the radio file. I call it "radio file"...rimshot/symboll crash....
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Lol. I'm even more clever...
Radios > [insert radio # here]
...and...
Roms > stock_pd98img.zip
Neener Neener Neener

Scott_S said:
Lol. I'm even more clever...
Radios > [insert radio # here]
...and...
Roms > stock_pd98img.zip
Neener Neener Neener
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LOL conceded

Installing roms.

Ok so I'm confused, whenever I load a new rom I always go into recovery mode and use cwm, but lately I've been reading that it's not a good way to do it. That it can corrupt the file, am I missing something this is the only way I know how to load roms.
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jvx333 said:
Ok so I'm confused, whenever I load a new rom I always go into recovery mode and use cwm, but lately I've been reading that it's not a good way to do it. That it can corrupt the file, am I missing something this is the only way I know how to load roms.
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It's bad to transfer ROMs to your phone from your computer using the clockworkmod mounting method.
Flashing ROMs through CWM is the only way to go.

IRASadPanda said:
It's bad to transfer ROMs to your phone from your computer using the clockworkmod mounting method.
Flashing ROMs through CWM is the only way to go.
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Meaning put the downloaded rom and put it onto and sd card via a micro sd card adapter in your computer or transfer it while there is a working rom on the phone.

I connect my phone to PC then just transfer to sd card I never use cwm
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I don't mean to take this off topic but this has to do with cwm. I am trying to load a new rom through cwm using my micro SD card but it is not recognizing my SD card in cwm. do I need to wipe it before I see anything? really nervous about doing that without seeing the rom first. what should I do?

smoovy said:
I don't mean to take this off topic but this has to do with cwm. I am trying to load a new rom through cwm using my micro SD card but it is not recognizing my SD card in cwm. do I need to wipe it before I see anything? really nervous about doing that without seeing the rom first. what should I do?
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Do you have an internal or external SD? If you have an internal SD you will have to scroll down to "choose zip from internal SD".
Also, as a rule of thumb, whenever you are switching ROMs you should backup and wipe first unless you are on the same ROM and are just updating and the developer says that a full wipe is not needed.

I am using an external micro SD card. I have just the option for "install zip from sdcard" then I have the option to "choose zip from sdcard". when I select this, all I can see is 2 folders "lost.dir and Android" not the 2 zip files or folders that are on my external sdcard. internal sdcard refers to the phones internal storage correct? I dont want to confuse the 2.

smoovy said:
I am using an external micro SD card. I have just the option for "install zip from sdcard" then I have the option to "choose zip from sdcard". when I select this, all I can see is 2 folders "lost.dir and Android" not the 2 zip files or folders that are on my external sdcard. internal sdcard refers to the phones internal storage correct? I dont want to confuse the 2.
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The phone comes with an 8 GB internal SD card, and then you can put in up to a 32 GB micro SD card. You may have actually unknowingly put the files on your internal SD.
After choosing "Install zip from SD card" try choosing "Choose zip from internal SD card" (not quoted exactly, I can't check for my self right now but the option will say something about internal memory.) See if your zips are in there.

do i need to wipe first before seeing that option? I am using the latest cwm it does t give me the option to choose. I took the micro SD out and loaded the zips on there and reinstalled it into the phone but it will not allow me to see the externalSD card in cwm. I can see the zips on my phone when it is on using androzip. but unable to access on cwm. do I need to clear something in cwm to make this access able?
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I got it to work. thank you all for your help
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Question about Boot Manager

OK, so people talk about boot manager a lot, and something just came to mind... what would happen to the phone it you were booted into an SD card ROM, and the card was unmounted by accident? This could be a problem!
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my guess is the phone will probably freeze or reboot, possible into recovery, if the sd was taken out. i dont think it would continue from the cache. if that happens you would need to go into recovery and apply the Rom Manager created update.zip found at /sdcard/BootManager/phoneRom once that finishes the phone will boot into the rom it has installed on the phone itself. i see using Rom Manager as a way to test potential roms anyway not to continue using from the card. especially if the card is class 4 or below. anyway, just dont remove the card and no worries

Thanks, that makes sense! But my issue is that infrequently, but it does happen, the memory card will RANDOMLY unmount... and then I have to remove it and plug it back in...
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Sensation-al! said:
Thanks, that makes sense! But my issue is that infrequently, but it does happen, the memory card will RANDOMLY unmount... and then I have to remove it and plug it back in...
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I had that happen a few times must be weak springs.
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Sensation-al! said:
Thanks, that makes sense! But my issue is that infrequently, but it does happen, the memory card will RANDOMLY unmount... and then I have to remove it and plug it back in...
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I also have issued with my new 32gb class 6, what I find is there will be corrupt file on SD card just few but make the phone always unmount. To solve the issues I have try format with various software and method. Even try using SDFormat tool but it will have same problem. After a lot of try I think I have a solution.
Format the microsd card on Storage Setting [ Settings > Storage > SD card > Unmount > Format ]. I also find the micro sd card can't be defrag or alter with computer.
I usually defrag with Defraggler, and it's always unmount. I think the phone can't really handle sdcard with class 6 and above because don't have issued with my other's class 4 card.
The Stock ROM I find always have issued than Custom ROM
Please backup or copy your file first to computer or other storage then copy back.
Just my 2 cent, do at your own risk.

Cleaning my whole sd card

If I go into recovery and then into wipe/format and then hit format sd card.will that just clean,clear my sd card?It won't clear,clean any other things off my phone just what's on my whole sd card correct?
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I'm just trying to clean everything off of my sd card.
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QUOTE=Mesaman2012;27715174]I'm just trying to clean everything off of my sd card.
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Hi,
Back up everything you need first.
It is probably better to format it on your PC if you can.
Make a select all/copy/paste to a folder on your PC.
That way you keep everything .
Format to FAT 32,and replace your important docs,pics,music,films,etc.
Put back in your phone,and android will replace all the files it needs.
Voila.

All I'm trying to do is clear a 2 Gig sd card that I only use to put roms on that I flash onto my phone.so basically I don't need to back up that stuff because I will never need it again correct?the roms,apps and kernels that I have backed up in in my 4 ext touch recovery will those be erased when U format my sd card?
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Mesaman2012 said:
All I'm trying to do is clear a 2 Gig sd card that I only use to put roms on that I flash onto my phone.so basically I don't need to back up that stuff because I will never need it again correct?the roms,apps and kernels that I have backed up in in my 4 ext touch recovery will those be erased when U format my sd card?
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Hi,
Yes,the nandroid backups you have done will get wiped if you format the card.
They are in a folder called "clockworkmod"
These will all get saved to your PC when you plug the card into the PC,press select all/copy/paste to a folder on your PC.

Can I save my back ups by using titanium back up?are only by the previously way that you just mentioned?so basically whatever sd card is in your phone at the moment that you are doing a back up the back ups are saved to that particular sd card only?Because I only backed up roms,kernels when I had my 8 Gig sd card in my phone.I didn't do any back ups when I had my 2 Gig sd card in so since I'm wanting to clear my 2 Gig sd card completely nothin needs to be backed up because I never backed up any roms,etc with that sd card in my phone.so I go to go then just hit format sd card sibce I never did any back ups on it?Is this all correct?
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Mesaman2012 said:
Can I save my back ups by using titanium back up?are only by the previously way that you just mentioned?so basically whatever sd card is in your phone at the moment that you are doing a back up the back ups are saved to that particular sd card only?Because I only backed up roms,kernels when I had my 8 Gig sd card in my phone.I didn't do any back ups when I had my 2 Gig sd card in so since I'm wanting to clear my 2 Gig sd card completely nothin needs to be backed up because I never backed up any roms,etc with that sd card in my phone.so I go to go then just hit format sd card sibce I never did any back ups on it?Is this all correct?
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Hi,
Yes,it looks like you are good to go.

Thanks buddy I appreciate you kindness.
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Hey sorry to bother but I could back up any roms,kernels,etc on astro file manager to? I just copy them onto astro file manager then go and format sd card correct.small qwestion once I copy them onto astro file manager where at do they go on astro?and if I want to use a Rom or kernel at anytime how do I transfer a Rom,kernel from astro to my sd card for it can be download onto my phone.
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If you decide to wipe sd card make sure your not on an aosp rom or aokp there is a bug which makes your device bricked for good... And just to be on the safe side back it up on the pc first and go ahead
Swyped From My Sensation.

Do I have to do it on a pc.I don't have one.can it be done by my phone?
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Mesaman2012 said:
Do I have to do it on a pc.I don't have one.can it be done by my phone?
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Yes it can be done get on a sense rom and boot into recovery and wipe sd card but I think it will make you loose recovery not sure tho someone confirm before you go ahead..
Don't rush mate let's just wait for someone to confirm just in case..
Swyped From My Sensation.

I completely understand.I will see if someone can verify if that will or will not happen.
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So if I don't have a pc how do I back up files using a sense Rom before I format sd card clean it all off?
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I can back up my roms and kernels on astro file manager or titanium back up correct.
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Mesaman2012 said:
I can back up my roms and kernels on astro file manager or titanium back up correct.
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I think yes but instead use oi file and delete them manually thats what i always do and it kills time aswell
Swyped From My Sensation.

Hi, you can format the sd card without booting recovery at all. Just go to the settings, then storage, and then format the sd from there. No worries of formating the other partitions.
Also, if you use file managers to back up your stuff, make sure you get it on another sd card, or the phone itself. If not, you will just lose it when you format
Hope I've helped you
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Hey that did help me out a lot.I appreciate that.
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[Q] HTC Sensation not recognising SD Card

Hi, my HTC Sensation is not recognisind sd card. It says:
Total space: Unvailable
Available space: Unvailable
Mount SD card and Erase SD card is grayed.
Tried to format sd card, it is fully working, other phone and pc detects it. Also tried other sd card and still no luck. What I should do ?

Try going into recovery and fix permissions, wipe dalcik and cache just to be sure.

KiD3991 said:
Try going into recovery and fix permissions, wipe dalcik and cache just to be sure.
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Just tried. Still no luck. Tried to mount sd or format it in recovery. It just gives me an error. I'm confused.

Tried to change sd card reader with other sensation card reader, still no luck. Mine sensation card reader works on other sensation. This means that this is software problem i think.

Help me :?

Made S-Off and updated to official ICS. Still no luck. Tried everything what is about sd card in recovery. Tried format, mounth, partrition and etc and everytime it says error. Help anyone ?

Did you try with another sdcard?

Yes, with 3 others.

Did those card work?
If not luk at the back if the card is getting properly attatch might b u hve broken the pin wch holds the card inside titly ... U cnt c the pin its located inside
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
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All cards are working on other sensation. Only on this aren't working. Pins are good, I tried to put sd card reader into other sensation and it is fully working, only on this sensation it is not.

FerariX said:
Hi, my HTC Sensation is not recognisind sd card. It says:
Total space: Unvailable
Available space: Unvailable
Mount SD card and Erase SD card is grayed.
Tried to format sd card, it is fully working, other phone and pc detects it. Also tried other sd card and still no luck. What I should do ?
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i have encountered this problem before. it happen when you S-off not properly. It take my couple days to figure out that. try to S-off again.
---------- Post added at 04:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 AM ----------
the solution for you: http://unlimited.io/jbtroubleshooting.htm

Is there any possible fix ?

I can't S-Off because Hboot is now 1.27 and to s-off i need phone to recognize sim, I put sd card in phone and run s-off jopnutbear but it says that I need sd card.

Everytime I format the microSD card with my Sensation, that happens to me. Try to format it using a computer.

Tried, no luck.

Anyone ?

sd card problem
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Anyone ?
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Try going back to s-on
If that doesn't work, then I would restore the phone to stock and redo the whole process(rooting, s-off, custom ROM...etc)
If nothing works, and your files are absolutely necessary for survival, then I would just transfer your files from your old SD card to another SD card...
Hope i helped!

It wasn't working even when I was stock (s-on, not rooted, stock GB)

transfer files
Hmm...your PC can read the SD card right?
Try copying all the files on the old sd card and transferring them to another SD card.

What ever ? Sensation can't read any sd card.