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Desire s recovery [SOLVED]

Hello. I have question. Does bootloader affects recovery of you CAn use any recovery on any hboot. I have 2.00.0002 and I can put clockwork or 4extrecovery. Or I need to do something else
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gefilus said:
Hello. I have question. Does bootloader affects recovery of you CAn use any recovery on any hboot. I have 2.00.0002 and I can put clockwork or 4extrecovery. Or I need to do something else
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You can use every bootloader with every recovery.
You just need s-off to flash a custom recovery.
Swyped from my desire s running damn sweet ice cream

Tectas said:
You just need s-off to flash a custom recovery.
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Its enough to have unlocked phone by htcdev.com and then securities can stay ON

terragady said:
Its enough to have unlocked phone by htcdev.com and then securities can stay ON
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Yes.
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So... I have a S-on Desire S unlocked with HTCdev, rooted with superoneclick but I can not get the 4EXT recovery working. App is installed and all my partitions are ext4.
I get the red triangle when I go in to Recovery but I even haven't flashed anything. Just trying to make a backup first.
Is there anything else I have to do to get the recovery working ?

Try flash recovery in fastboot. 100% need to work then
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Do you mean I have to install it in fastboot?

In start I was on clockworkmod but later I got cache probelms and I changed to 4ext but clockwork I did flash in fastboot.
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OK. I uninstalled 4EXT and flashed the recovery image with adb / fastboot.
Now I have a recovery indeed. Thanks man...
I used this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1314629 more specific the quote from "Skanob " how to flash it.
Next step is to install the (touch) app again end see if that works to...

flash rom via fastboot?

my htc sensation xe is stuck at the htc screen so i wanted to restore the backup via adb -> doesnt work, because the phone has to boot to do this. so is it possible to flash a full rom via the fastboot menu? this is the only thing that is working properly atm (no adb, not working recovery etc.) so is it possible or do i have to do something else?

Azyrael said:
my htc sensation xe is stuck at the htc screen so i wanted to restore the backup via adb -> doesnt work, because the phone has to boot to do this. so is it possible to flash a full rom via the fastboot menu? this is the only thing that is working properly atm (no adb, not working recovery etc.) so is it possible or do i have to do something else?
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Hi,
What were you trying to do?
What ROM were you on,and what firmware?

i had been trying to flash ota ics and since that, the phone is stuck at the htc bootscreen so i wanted to restore the backup or flash a official rom or custom rom but im not able to do this because the phone isnt recognized by adb in the bootloader menu and before all this it had the android version gb 2.3.4. which specific firmware do you mean? hboot version is 1.18.0000...
edit: will it work if i would flash a gb custom rom via pd98img.zip?

Happen to come across this thread and wanted to leave this for future reference. I edited it to suit the Sensation more. I also posted this in the Juopunutbear S-OFF in the Sensation Android Development.
ROM Flashing
1. Obtain a ROM of your choice, and note the location on your computer.
2. reboot your device into fastboot mode via one the following .
1. power off the device then back on with 'vol down ' + power button.
3. Wipe your device.
1. fastboot -w
4 . Update your ROM.
1. fastboot update </path/to/your/RomFile.zip>
5. Your phone will update and automatically reboot into the new ROM.
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Azyrael said:
i had been trying to flash ota ics and since that, the phone is stuck at the htc bootscreen so i wanted to restore the backup or flash a official rom or custom rom but im not able to do this because the phone isnt recognized by adb in the bootloader menu and before all this it had the android version gb 2.3.4. which specific firmware do you mean? hboot version is 1.18.0000...
edit: will it work if i would flash a gb custom rom via pd98img.zip?
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You can extract all the firmware and software images from an RUU and build them into a PG58IMG.zip... Short answer, yes. However, certain items will not flash if you're not S-off.

T-Macgnolia said:
Happen to come across this thread and wanted to leave this for future reference. I edited it to suit the Sensation more. I also posted this in the Juopunutbear S-OFF in the Sensation Android Development.
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Will the fastboot commands.... Given by you in this thread.. Flashes the rom?
Then thnx a lot. It'll help a lot for other people... And I believe the person should at least have an unlocked bootloader by htcdev to get this work.
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves

ganeshp said:
Will the fastboot commands.... Given by you in this thread.. Flashes the rom?
Then thnx a lot. It'll help a lot for other people... And I believe the person should at least have an unlocked bootloader by htcdev to get this work.
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Yes you have to be HTC Dev unlocked or S-off to do this. But remember HTC Dev only unlocks the system, recovery, and boot partitions.

T-Macgnolia said:
Yes you have to be HTC Dev unlocked or S-off to do this. But remember HTC Dev only unlocks the system, recovery, and boot partitions.
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one more question
to flash rom via fastboot then the rom should be containing img's for each partition
unlike how all the custom roms here are coming (no img's for every thing...like example there is no system.img for most of custom kernels)

T-Macgnolia said:
Happen to come across this thread and wanted to leave this for future reference. I edited it to suit the Sensation more. I also posted this in the Juopunutbear S-OFF in the Sensation Android Development.
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Is it possible to use fastboot with a zip file and without system img? Could a whole Rom be placed in an img file?

ri123 said:
Is it possible to use fastboot with a zip file and without system img? Could a whole Rom be placed in an img file?
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If flashing using fastboot needs an system .img file, is it possible to convert a folder into an image file???
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ri123 said:
If flashing using fastboot needs an system .img file, is it possible to convert a folder into an image file???
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Yes like this
http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/32450-how-to-unpack-repack-systemimg-properly-using-linux/

a new recovery

Hi, Need some help. I've unlocked my bootloader through HTC DEV. Everything went well. Now when installing ClockworkMod Recovery I installed the wrong one. I used the one for the HTC One phone. I tried this one, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-ville.img and this one, fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.1-ville.img . I have the T-mobile Sensation 4G. I guess I need a new recovery right??? With the old one it wouldn't let me boot into recovery. Thanks in advance!! :good:

tommer2 said:
Hi, Need some help. I've unlocked my bootloader through HTC DEV. Everything went well. Now when installing ClockworkMod Recovery I installed the wrong one. I used the one for the HTC One phone. I tried this one, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-ville.img and this one, fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.1-ville.img . I have the T-mobile Sensation 4G. I guess I need a new recovery right??? With the old one it wouldn't let me boot into recovery. Thanks in advance!! :good:
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Search for flashing roms with SON guide by asskickar in general section and then.. Follow that to the letter (flash the recovery it mentioned too)
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4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.5_RC5.img for Pyramid (Sensation & variants).

[SOLVED] [Help me revive my sensation[stuck on boot screen while trying s_off]

Ok first things first.. this all is what I did and what's my present situation
1. Unlocked the boooader as per the htc dev site instructions.
2. Tried to soff using jbear method. Every thing went fine untill the jbear utility gave command to restart the device.
After restart, jbear utility failed to recognise the device. It said device not detected, please install device drivers.
3. From that moment onwards, the device is stuck at the white htc bootscreen.
4. I also followed another guide to install custom recovery and custom rom without s off.
I was able to flash a custom recovery, and even the rom. But the device won't move ahead of the bootscreen.
5. Then tried to return to stock using ruu file. But my region ruu is still not available so that method didnt work(3.33.xx.xx asia india).
Have also tried a few more methods but none seem to work.
Help guys.
Phone info:
s-on
Cid 038
bootloader:1.27.0000 unlocked
b band:11.24A.3504.31_M
version main:3.33.720.6
model: PG58813000
Note:Fastboot usb mode seems to work fine.
PS:solution on second page

walkermoon said:
Ok first things first.. this all is what I did and what's my present situation
1. Unlocked the boooader as per the htc dev site instructions.
2. Tried to soff using jbear method. Every thing went fine untill the jbear utility gave command to restart the device.
After restart, jbear utility failed to recognise the device. It said device not detected, please install device drivers.
3. From that moment onwards, the device is stuck at the white htc bootscreen.
4. I also followed another guide to install custom recovery and custom rom without s off.
I was able to flash a custom recovery, and even the rom. But the device won't move ahead of the bootscreen.
5. Then tried to return to stock using ruu file. But my region ruu is still not available so that method didnt work(3.33.xx.xx asia india).
Have also tried a few more methods but none seem to work.
Help guys.
Phone info:
Cid 038
bootloader:1.27.0000
Note:Fastboot usb mode seems to work fine.
b band:11.24A.3504.31_M
version main:3.33.720.6
model: PG58813000
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Try to make superCID and install RUU or search for 3.32 RUU
Or try flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767&highlight=universal firmware from here 3.33 (there is 058 CID)

TNGrawer said:
Try to make superCID and install RUU or search for 3.32 RUU
Or try flashing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767&highlight=universal firmware from here 3.33 (there is 058 CID)
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he has to be on S-OFF to flash a firmware from bootloader and i don't think he achieved S-OFF
what he must to do is enable smartflash from 4ext(if you don't have that recovery use this one)
then flash the rom

rzr86 said:
he has to be on S-OFF to flash a firmware from bootloader and i don't think he achieved S-OFF
what he must to do is enable smartflash from 4ext(if you don't have that recovery use this one)
then flash the rom
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Yeah exactly.. device is still s–on. And thats what is causing all the troubles i guess. Can't flash europe or asia ruu(cid error).
And i have tried enabling smartflash. Flashed the android revolution rom. Installed fine. But still stuck on bootscreen.
And as I am not s–off, so i dont think 3.32 ruu would work. Correct me if i'm wrong.

Try flashing boot.IMG manually.
I don't exactly remember the fast boot command but since fast boot commands are working then you can try flashing the boot image manually.
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And where do i get this boot image? From ruu?
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Not gonna try and bombard you with information I'm not sure why your phone won't boot but I am sure completely installing a new rom (everything) should fix you up so here is what I'll try and lead you to go..
1 use 4ext recovery and enable smart flash and flash a fresh rom.
So are u on 4ext recovery don't worry if your not that HTC unlocked bootloader is just as good as s-off if your bricked and know how to use it
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Get the boot image from the custom ROM. Try to extract it with 7-zip or another similar program
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In the college right now.. give you update as soon as I reach home.

walkermoon said:
In the college right now.. give you update as soon as I reach home.
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also before flashing any rom
format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
then enable smartflash and flash the rom

Still no luck
Ok.. i decided to flash a custom rom (ANDROID REVOLUTION)
1. Flashed 4ext recovery
2. Wiped all partitions except sd card.
3. Enabled smartflash.
4. Flashed rom.
5. Rebooted and still stuck at the htc logo screen( m really sick of this logo now).
Did I miss something?

You know those official updates that cone in a format P8500IMG.zip can you try to find that for your phone unfortunately this will probably result in loss of your root
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Cheers guys.. Its back to life again
DON'T HAVE WORDS TO THANK YOU ALL.
Here's what I did..
From my experience.. i believe even after enabling smartflash, the boot image wasn't being flashed.
So what I did is extracted the boot. img from custom rom and flashed it via fastboot.
And voila.. it worked!!
Seems so simple now.. but it took me one week. Wouldn't have been possible without you guys.
Thanks a ton.
Cheers.

AndroidSupporter318 said:
Try flashing boot.IMG manually.
I don't exactly remember the fast boot command but since fast boot commands are working then you can try flashing the boot image manually.
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xanda143 said:
Not gonna try and bombard you with information I'm not sure why your phone won't boot but I am sure completely installing a new rom (everything) should fix you up so here is what I'll try and lead you to go..
1 use 4ext recovery and enable smart flash and flash a fresh rom.
So are u on 4ext recovery don't worry if your not that HTC unlocked bootloader is just as good as s-off if your bricked and know how to use it
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AndroidSupporter318 said:
Get the boot image from the custom ROM. Try to extract it with 7-zip or another similar program
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rzr86 said:
also before flashing any rom
format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
then enable smartflash and flash the rom
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Thank you all. Actually all these tips lead to the solution.

My Sensation won't boot after flashing MIUI V5 4.2.14

I'm on HBOOT 1.27.00000 and S-ON.
Now I've just flashed MIUI v5 4.2.14 and it won't boot after restart.
It stays at the HTC white screen.
Is there anyone kind enough to guide me how to properly install MIUI, or, at least back to the stock rom?
I'm desperately needing help here :crying:

Taetsu21 said:
I'm on HBOOT 1.27.00000 and S-ON.
Now I've just flashed MIUI v5 4.2.14 and it won't boot after restart.
It stays at the HTC white screen.
Is there anyone kind enough to guide me how to properly install MIUI, or, at least back to the stock rom?
I'm desperately needing help here :crying:
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what recovery do you have?

rzr86 said:
what recovery do you have?
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I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0
if that helps..

Taetsu21 said:
I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0
if that helps..
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Change the recovery to 4ext latest 1.0.0.6 rc1 ,format everything except sd card from recovery after that enable smartflash and flash Rom,if doesn't boot up again you'll need to flash boot.img from pc via fastboot
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Mile_zdr said:
Change the recovery to 4ext latest 1.0.0.6 rc1 ,format everything except sd card from recovery after that enable smartflash and flash Rom,if doesn't boot up again you'll need to flash boot.img from pc via fastboot
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I finally figured it out.
After flashing the rom, have to flash the boot.img (inside the rom zip file) as well, using the command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now I'm able to boot into MIUI and enjoy the new rom!
I never have to do this extra step with flashing my Desire HD, not sure why it doesn't work this time.
Anyway, thanks for your help

Taetsu21 said:
I finally figured it out.
After flashing the rom, have to flash the boot.img (inside the rom zip file) as well, using the command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now I'm able to boot into MIUI and enjoy the new rom!
I never have to do this extra step with flashing my Desire HD, not sure why it doesn't work this time.
Anyway, thanks for your help
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because on S-ON devices boot partition is still protected

rzr86 said:
because on S-ON devices boot partition is still protected
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So I don't really need S-OFF to flash any custom roms that I want right?
I will just have to take the extra step of flashing boot.img..
Because I can't seem to work out S-OFF on my sensation despite whole afternoon of hard-works.
Is there an easy way to S-OFF sensation other than the paper-clip hack?

Taetsu21 said:
So I don't really need S-OFF to flash any custom roms that I want right?
I will just have to take the extra step of flashing boot.img..
Because I can't seem to work out S-OFF on my sensation despite whole afternoon of hard-works.
Is there an easy way to S-OFF sensation other than the paper-clip hack?
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no need to S-OFF for flashing custom roms
and unfortunately there is no other way except wire trick
but you can always flash 4ext recovery and avoid the extra step for boot.img