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[Q] Samsung Omnia 7 with 7003 build

hi all,
I bought a samsung omnia 7 from ebay and it's got the 7003 build.
the nodo update didn't came till now. I've tried all the posibilities to update to nodo , but no luck. i've observed that most of the posibilities to update are for the build 7004. is there a way to install build 7004 on my phone?
thanks.

Did you try the special upgrade tool Microsoft just released a few days ago? I thought that was designed for this purpose.

check out the stick thread named "get nodo right now" or something like that
worked for my omnia

i've tried every posibility except the rom tools and still no update.
i cannot do anything with the method from thread "get nodo right now" because when I start the command application I select a language and after that the applications exits without any message.
Do you think that if I install another ROM with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973420 .. it will help me?

snasninja said:
i've tried every posibility except the rom tools and still no update.
i cannot do anything with the method from thread "get nodo right now" because when I start the command application I select a language and after that the applications exits without any message.
Do you think that if I install another ROM with this method : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=973420 .. it will help me?
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You are in a much better position than the rest of us 7003ers. Fortunately, there have been Omnia 7 rom leaks so you should be able to easily flash any 7004 rom; from there you can go on to NoDo with minimum problems.

i will try to flash a new rom and see what hapens..
Thanks

i've tried to flash a rom with the WP7 downloaded application but it says "not a retail device".
any solutions?

snasninja said:
i've tried to flash a rom with the WP7 downloaded application but it says "not a retail device".
any solutions?
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2530409

i've tried that too..
the message is:
The phone is not in the 'Connect to PC' state. Please, make sure that you follow the instructions and your phone shows the 'Connect To PC' image

Microsoft Update
Try the Update that Microsoft just made, it works for me

ulquiorra01 said:
Try the Update that Microsoft just made, it works for me
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did you were in the same situation? build 7003?
what update microsoft just made?

Hello.. seems I am in the same boat with a HTC device I purchased off ebay.
After some googling it looks like ive got a pre release build.
Microsoft support tool released a couple of days ago does not detect the phone.
The command line update tool stops running after selecting the phone language.
Trying to work out some work around to fool the software in thinking there is a newer build on the phone.. somewhere in the registry?

jsv_90 said:
Hello.. seems I am in the same boat with a HTC device I purchased off ebay.
After some googling it looks like ive got a pre release build.
Microsoft support tool released a couple of days ago does not detect the phone.
The command line update tool stops running after selecting the phone language.
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I'm having the exact same problem with a Samsung Focus.
-Bought it on eBay, and don't live in the US - so I can't bring it to an AT&T store.
-Won't detect updates via Zune
-Windows Phone Support Tool doesn't recognise that the phone is in the "connect to PC" state
This really blows. To top if off, there are no ROMs available for the Focus yet. I think I'll just have to wait until they become available.

dstreefkerk said:
I'm having the exact same problem with a Samsung Focus.
-Bought it on eBay, and don't live in the US - so I can't bring it to an AT&T store.
-Won't detect updates via Zune
-Windows Phone Support Tool doesn't recognise that the phone is in the "connect to PC" state
This really blows. To top if off, there are no ROMs available for the Focus yet. I think I'll just have to wait until they become available.
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Are you sure you don't have a stolen demo phone?
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

munkeyphyst said:
Are you sure you don't have a stolen demo phone?
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Quite sure. The phone isn't stuck in demo mode. It works perfectly otherwise.

dstreefkerk said:
Quite sure. The phone isn't stuck in demo mode. It works perfectly otherwise.
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Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982626
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App

munkeyphyst said:
Read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982626
Sent from my SGH-i917 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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I already said my phone wasn't a stolen/demo device.

dstreefkerk said:
I'm having the exact same problem with a Samsung Focus.
-Bought it on eBay, and don't live in the US - so I can't bring it to an AT&T store.
-Won't detect updates via Zune
-Windows Phone Support Tool doesn't recognise that the phone is in the "connect to PC" state
This really blows. To top if off, there are no ROMs available for the Focus yet. I think I'll just have to wait until they become available.
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Yes! I'm finally off 7003, thanks to the ROM posted in the Focus developer section. I initially viewed it with scepticism as nobody else had success with it, but then again, nobody else was having the same problem as me - a Focus stuck on 7003.
My phone must be a developer device. I didn't even know that developer Focuses (Focii?) existed. The ROM shows up in WP7 Downloader as "WP7_ENGINEER", and users with retail devices couldn't flash with that image.
PavelX1 said:
one for Retail Devices that are signed by "WP7_PRODUCT" and one for Developer Devices - signed by "WP7_ENGINEER"
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I've now moved from 7003 to 7390 thanks to the ROM flash procedure. It worked flawlessly.
Thanks so much for sharing the ROM, PavelX1!

Sideload limit on Mango

I'm using the new Mango Update on my HTC Trophy and i recognized that it is not possible to change the sideload value anymore.
Is there still a way for it?

I'm waiting for this too.

To edit the sideload limits on mango beta
Hi guys.
For HTC phones:
1)you'll have to restore to NoDo.
2)use the CustClear.provxml + HTC Connection Setup method
reeg's thread details the steps.
Just make sure that after you download htc connection setup from the marketplace, you run it once too.
cheers!

But anyway, Zune will restore to its original value not long after that.

If you have mango unlocked already you can just run the provxml I have in one of my later posts. With HTC connection setup within mango.
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reeg420 said:
If you have mango unlocked already you can just run the provxml I have in one of my later posts. With HTC connection setup within mango.
Sent from my HD7 using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
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It only works once.

(nico) said:
But anyway, Zune will restore to its original value not long after that.
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Not if you delete also the values of PortalUrlProd and PortalUrlInt.

abhilaksh said:
Hi guys.
For HTC phones:
1)you'll have to restore to NoDo.
2)use the CustClear.provxml + HTC Connection Setup method
reeg's thread details the steps.
Just make sure that after you download htc connection setup from the marketplace, you run it once too.
cheers!
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AND after copying CustClear.provxml to \Windows do NOT run connection setup before device is updated to mango. Because connection setup deletes CustClear.provxml after execution.

schluff1 said:
AND after copying CustClear.provxml to \Windows do NOT run connection setup before device is updated to mango. Because connection setup deletes CustClear.provxml after execution.
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asking.... who got aanswers....?

Does it by any chance delete the provxml file *before* executing all the commands in it? If so, you could put two copies of the file on your phone, and have the "live" one (CustClear) copy and rename the "backup" one to the live name. That only works if the file is deleted before its commands are excuted though - which probably isn't the case.

So does this work if I have an officially developer unlocked nodo device? I am currently running mango developer unlocked officially as well but I would like to have the sideload limit removed, and from what I'm reading I would need to basically restore back to NoDo and then place the provxml file using touchxplorer since I cannot side load anything in mango since I have reached the limit already and it also seems like touchxplorer is not working in mango either?
Btw I have an HTC Arrive with Sprint which is CDMA, does the provxml hack work on CDMA phones?

killerkhatiby009 said:
Btw I have an HTC Arrive with Sprint which is CDMA, does the provxml hack work on CDMA phones?
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Not yet. I had a long battle with it, you can search for my posts on here.
It is all about the htc connection database for carriers. I couldn't fake one properly and never got past that message. Trying other carriers hosed my data connection.
edit: here's a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035392

CopyCounsler said:
Not yet. I had a long battle with it, you can search for my posts on here.
It is all about the htc connection database for carriers. I couldn't fake one properly and never got past that message. Trying other carriers hosed my data connection.
edit: here's a link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035392
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so you are saying the provxml hack using the HTC Connection Setup to unlock mango and remove the sideload limit doesnt work on the HTC Arrive? I already have a developer account and can unlock my HTC Arrive on both nodo and mango, and in nodo all homebrew apps work and I can load as many as I want by editing the sideload limit registry key, the only thing I need is to remove the sideload limit on mango as per this thread (dont really need the unlock as I can do it officially with my developer account but apparently it keeps Zune from resetting the max sideload limit back down):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150633
I just dont want to have to downgrade back to nodo install touchexplorer, htc connection setup, and the provxml and then upgrade back to Mango and run the connection setup so that it removes the sideload limit. Basically what I need is a way to run TouchXplorer in Mango without installing it first in Nodo

This is the thread you are looking for then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15590541#post15590541
getting closer -- I can taste it..

CopyCounsler said:
This is the thread you are looking for then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15590541#post15590541
getting closer -- I can taste it..
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I'm just waiting till you say Yummy !

CopyCounsler said:
This is the thread you are looking for then:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15590541#post15590541
getting closer -- I can taste it..
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Yes I am definitely interested in Mango being unlocked for all homebrew, but what I really want to know is if I downgrade back to Nodo, officially developer unlocked, install touchxplorer and HTC Connection setup with the provxml then update back to Mango and run HTC connection setup, will I still have the sideload limit on my HTC Arrive? or does the provxml remove the sideload limit and unlock work on the HTC Arrive?

killerkhatiby009 said:
or does the provxml remove the sideload limit and unlock work on the HTC Arrive?
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provxml does not work for arrive. get it to work and PLEASE DO SHARE HOW! I posted a link above that detailed how far I got trying to get it to work on the arrive.
the only way for us sprint users is to wait for the homebrew hack to enable reg edits again, etc.

This is such a bummer, I really just need that sideload limit removed as three apps is pretty much nothing and going back and forth between NoDo and Mango just to sideload is too much of a hassel. Hopefully someone can solve this soon. I wonder if there are any other HTC Apps that access the registry that work on the Arrive maybe with some sort of xml file as well that we can edit the same way as the HTC Connection Setup?

let me clear on this.
provxml and htc connection method is WORKS on 74xx and 76xx but NOT on my 7712
ive tried this method third times, gotta roll back to nodo each time i tried.
i also need to get rid of this sideload limit. desperately.
please if anyone have a suggestion

superaca said:
let me clear on this.
provxml and htc connection method is WORKS on 74xx and 76xx but NOT on my 7712
ive tried this method third times, gotta roll back to nodo each time i tried.
i also need to get rid of this sideload limit. desperately.
please if anyone have a suggestion
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Then you probably aren't doing something correctly, because it works just fine for me. Check whatever entries you are trying to edit, and try again.
Looks like someone posted the fix earlier as well.

[Q] I cant update my HTC TITAN to 8773.

Hello.
I cant update my HTC TITAN to 8773.
I have tried the disconnect trick and successfully update to 8112.
But when i to the trick again and get the update 8773 the update fails when Zune at step 7 fails to backup the phone. Nothing happans and finally the phone reboots and says that the update fails.
I have tried on 3 differint computors but no luck.
When i try the cab method (if I understoud it correctly) I also get failed.
Se print for error code. It says that I dont got any space on the phone but I have plenty 8gb free. I have also tried to reset ´phone to factory defaults but the same error. What to do?
Error:800705B4
And now when I open som installed appz on the phone nothing happens, only get a black screen and I have to press the "back" buttom in order to get the the program to start correctly.

Try installing this update: http://www.htc.com/www/help/htc-titan/#download
It is meant to fix the Zune updating errors for the HTC Titan

AndyFZ1S said:
Try installing this update:
It is meant to fix the Zune updating errors for the HTC Titan
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Thx for the tip, I have tried it but there is still no change when i Try to install update after that I have installed this fix.
Still the phone dosent backup the phone in step 7 and then restarts and says update fail. Any other tip?

The only thing I can think of doing is to try and roll back to the previous version via Zune, No guarantees though, Sorry I cannot help other than that :-(
Is your phone a Branded Carrier handset? ie: at&t ? I would imagine if it is then at&t will have their own version of the update which of course you will have to wait for them to push it to your phone.

AndyFZ1S said:
The only thing I can think of doing is to try and roll back to the previous version via Zune, No guarantees though, Sorry I cannot help other than that :-(
Is your phone a Branded Carrier handset? ie: at&t ? I would imagine if it is then at&t will have their own version of the update which of course you will have to wait for them to push it to your phone.
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When i Check zune I have no restore point
No my phone is not Branded (if you mean that my phone is looked to a cirten operator?).
I see that other members have succeeded with htc titan, what makes my phone so different
Can I get some kind of standard bakup from somwere?

Now that's a bummer, Strange there is no option to revert back to 8112 or even 8107, Did you hard reset after 8112? maybe worth a try.
Check the Titan (2011) forums and use search if you cannot find anything relevant.

AndyFZ1S said:
Now that's a bummer, Strange there is no option to revert back to 8112 or even 8107, Did you hard reset after 8112? maybe worth a try.
Check the Titan (2011) forums and use search if you cannot find anything relevant.
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Its the version 8112 i got installed, but no option to revert to older version or previesly backup.
I have tried the hard reset 3 times allready but no luck
The phone also acts strange when i open apps, nothing happens only black background you then need to press back in order for the app to respond and open the program.
Ohh whant to have the old mango again
I have tried serching and found some problem look alike but no sollutions.
Edit: I have now installed "Dynamics7 v1.21 - Tango 8779, Full unlock" instead and the phone works nicely and is very fast

[Q] HTC Wildfire A3333 HARDLOCKED

I am a 65 year old android phone nooby I do not have a clue how these things work, I got the Wildfire A3333 off my son who purchased it secondhand off e-bay. It was completely locked up, but I purchased an unlock code that did not work? So went on you tube and found out how to reset it by clearing it? I put in a new sim card and I connected to the internet ok but when I tried to phone to set up the SIM it would not connect, nor will it send messages, it has a phone number in there that does not belong to it? because when I phoned it instead of ringing, a bloke answered?? Is there a way to get pass this hardlock or is it useless for phoning /messaging, everything else works internet,camera etc.

Donnydave said:
I am a 65 year old android phone nooby I do not have a clue how these things work, I got the Wildfire A3333 off my son who purchased it secondhand off e-bay. It was completely locked up, but I purchased an unlock code that did not work? So went on you tube and found out how to reset it by clearing it? I put in a new sim card and I connected to the internet ok but when I tried to phone to set up the SIM it would not connect, nor will it send messages, it has a phone number in there that does not belong to it? because when I phoned it instead of ringing, a bloke answered?? Is there a way to get pass this hardlock or is it useless for phoning /messaging, everything else works internet,camera etc.
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Did you perform a "factory reset" ? Can you tell me the installed Android version? (Can be found in phone info)

LS.xD said:
Did you perform a "factory reset" ? Can you tell me the installed Android version? (Can be found in phone
info)
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No the factory reset line did not appear?It said FASTBOOT-RECOVERY-CLEAR STORAGE-SIMLOCK So I used the clear storage line? The android version 2.2.1

Donnydave said:
No the factory reset line did not appear?It said FASTBOOT-RECOVERY-CLEAR STORAGE-SIMLOCK So I used the clear storage line? The android version 2.2.1
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clear storage is just about the sdcard as far as i know. Other way is to factory reset in the android settings under "storage" or "security"
Just in case that will not help we can think about further steps to reset the phone. If its a used phone i CLEARLY recommend to reset or better reflash it bacause you cant if the last owner installed any malicious software on the phone.

LS.xD said:
clear storage is just about the sdcard as far as i know. Other way is to factory reset in the android settings under "storage" or "security"
Just in case that will not help we can think about further steps to reset the phone. If its a used phone i CLEARLY recommend to reset or better reflash it bacause you cant if the last owner installed any malicious software on the phone.
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Ok thank you I will try that :good:

I followed your instructions and did a factory reset, but it is still the same? except now there is no red triangle when I try to phone 150 to register the SIM card, I still can not access the call forwarding/call barring settings? And to be honest I do not have a clue what reflash means?
Thanks for help anyway:good:

Donnydave said:
I followed your instructions and did a factory reset, but it is still the same? except now there is no red triangle when I try to phone 150 to register the SIM card, I still can not access the call forwarding/call barring settings? And to be honest I do not have a clue what reflash means?
Thanks for help anyway:good:
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Reflash means to reinstall the operating system (Android) on the phone. Compared to install windows on a home computer. It needs some more experience flashing a firmware but i can assisst you.
The point is that it seems as someone modified the phone on his own or the phone is from a different region/country. Just to be clear. Why did you buy a locked phone?
To know how to act pls do as followed:
Turn off phone. Go into "BOOTLOADER" by pressing "Vol down + Power" for some seconds. It will show some info. Please take a photo and upload it. then go to section "SIMLOCK" and take a photo too.
With this informations i can easiest tell you if its modified and how to get rid of the lock.

LS.xD said:
Reflash means to reinstall the operating system (Android) on the phone. Compared to install windows on a home computer. It needs some more experience flashing a firmware but i can assisst you.
The point is that it seems as someone modified the phone on his own or the phone is from a different region/country. Just to be clear. Why did you buy a locked phone?
To know how to act pls do as followed:
Turn off phone. Go into "BOOTLOADER" by pressing "Vol down + Power" for some seconds. It will show some info. Please take a photo and upload it. then go to section "SIMLOCK" and take a photo too.
With this informations i can easiest tell you if its modified and how to get rid of the lock.
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I did not buy it, it was given to me by my youngest son, he has learning difficulties and I do not think he knew what he was buying? And I think he tried accessing it until it completely locked up? It has been in a drawer for two years and came to light when he recently moved house, he also took out the SD card and misplaced it.

I hope I have done this right

Just right. I Look Out for compatible files.
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@Donnydave
Please download this --> HTC Wildfire unbranded RUU
and HTC USB drivers
you will also need a working usb cable and of course your computer
BTW it was good to have a micro sd card (Not necessary)
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Install the driver and Make sure HTC sync (in case you installed it before) is closed. Start the phone into bootloader and select "fastboot" while connected to your computer. It should show up "fastboot usb" then you can run the RUU ( the big file you downloaded ) it will flash the stock firmware on your phone. Keep in mind that all personal data will be cleared during the flash process. If it runs successfully you should not face trouble anymore. If issues remain just tell me. Its important that the firmware update is NOT INTERRUPTED in any way, as it could make the device temporarily unusable. This should work fine for you, but of course its in YOUR RESPONCE what happens to the phone. So just go on, if you're sure how to act.
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LS.xD said:
Just right. I Look Out for compatible files.
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---------- Post added at 07:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:23 PM ----------
@Donnydave
Please download this --> HTC Wildfire unbranded RUU
and HTC USB drivers
you will also need a working usb cable and of course your computer
BTW it was good to have a micro sd card (Not necessary)
---------- Post added at 07:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:38 PM ----------
Install the driver and Make sure HTC sync (in case you installed it before) is closed. Start the phone into bootloader and select "fastboot" while connected to your computer. It should show up "fastboot usb" then you can run the RUU ( the big file you downloaded ) it will flash the stock firmware on your phone. Keep in mind that all personal data will be cleared during the flash process. If it runs successfully you should not face trouble anymore. If issues remain just tell me. Its important that the firmware update is NOT INTERRUPTED in any way, as it could make the device temporarily unusable. This should work fine for you, but of course its in YOUR RESPONCE what happens to the phone. So just go on, if you're sure how to act.
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I can not get my computer to run the HTC Driver programme? I think a virus programme or firewall is stopping it opening?

It's NO VIRUS for sure. You can cut internet connection and deactivate antivirus to solve it and still be safe. After installing you can reactivate AV.
To proceed:
You are running a windows computer? Have installed any syncing software e.g. Samsung KIES, HTC Sync, Blackberry Chimera? If yes, uninstall it pls.
I ask bacause i NEVER had issues with installing teh HTC driver. Does it show up any error message?

LS.xD said:
It's NO VIRUS for sure. You can cut internet connection and deactivate antivirus to solve it and still be safe. After installing you can reactivate AV.
To proceed:
You are running a windows computer? Have installed any syncing software e.g. Samsung KIES, HTC Sync, Blackberry Chimera? If yes, uninstall it pls.
I ask bacause i NEVER had issues with installing teh HTC driver. Does it show up any error message?
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It was the HTC Sync I downloaded earlier once I uninstalled that it worked straight away?
All I have to figure out now is how to install the driver?

Install the HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe
BTW is it a european device?
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LS.xD said:
Install the HTCDriver_4.2.0.001.exe
BTW is it a european device?
Sent from my loved HTC One S using (most time buggy) Tapatalk
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I think its English? but I just want to be sure about the driver install please I think I will be able to do the flash, do I just click on the HTC Driver link and plug my phone in? I am a complete novice at this :good: I did not try last night because my battery went low and I did not want to interupt the install? fully charged now,:good: Thank you

First Download BOTH files please. That means to save them to your computer.
Run the HTCdriver4.2.exe as it provides the needed drivers. It will tell you that drivers have been installed successfully when finished.
Then you can boot the phone to "bootloader" and select "Fastboot" connect it to your computer and it will show "fastboot USB". Keep the phone connected like that.
Run the RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.22.405.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_160191_signed.exe
It is self explaing BUT to be safe: Check the box "I read and understand it" - press next - Check "steps done" and press next.
NOW the programm will start flashing the firmware (Operating System + some other needed files).
Once finished the programm will tell you "successfull ...!
You should be able to boot Android and everything should be resetted and set back to stock.
Then you can try if you still face any issues with the simcard.

LS.xD said:
First Download BOTH files please. That means to save them to your computer.
Run the HTCdriver4.2.exe as it provides the needed drivers. It will tell you that drivers have been installed successfully when finished.
Then you can boot the phone to "bootloader" and select "Fastboot" connect it to your computer and it will show "fastboot USB". Keep the phone connected like that.
Run the RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.22.405.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_160191_signed.exe
It is self explaing BUT to be safe: Check the box "I read and understand it" - press next - Check "steps done" and press next.
NOW the programm will start flashing the firmware (Operating System + some other needed files).
Once finished the programm will tell you "successfull ...!
You should be able to boot Android and everything should be resetted and set back to stock.
Then you can try if you still face any issues with the simcard.
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Ah! did not work it came up with an error message and please use the correct ROM? The drivers installed successfully? :good:

Okay that means your phone is from another region. We can check this by read the cid.
Download this --> LINK

LS.xD said:
Okay that means your phone is from another region. We can check this by read the cid.
Download this --> LINK
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This link is being stopped by malwarebytes saying potential malicious site??

Malware bytes can interrupt flashing process. But I send you another link if you want. Please deactivate Malware bytes for the time you interact with the phone
New link. -->https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itaTNRYi1rMEdTbjA/edit
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Help: Bricked HTC 8x

Hello,
After a failed Windows 10 upgrade attempt, my HTC 8x was working fine however after few days I attempted to soft reset it and all hell broke loose! Its stuck in reset gears loop ever since.
Note: Being a non-poster member (so far), I'm not allowed to post outside links so unable to post screenshots!
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I have tried the below however not successful, any help is appreciated...
1. Attempt to hard reset by holding down the volume down key while powering on the device > Result: Doesnt show the Exclamation ( ! ) symbol
2. Windows Phone Recovery tool doesnt detect the phone > choose my phone was not detected > Start the phone in boot loader mode by holding both volume up and down keys while powering on > It goes to boot loader mode however reports "Software package is not found on server"!
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3. RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE.exe and similar packages > Old package error
http: //s22.postimg.org/gfcdp55s1/NBFError.jpg
4. HTCDeviceInfo.exe successfully detects the device however HTCRomUpdater fails to flash .NBH file http: //s18.postimg.org/5kpf6h70p/HTCRom_Flashor_Error.jpg
5. FFUTool.exe doesnt detect the device! http: //s2.postimg.org/52daia255/FFUTool_Failure.jpg
6. Thor2 doesnt decte the device http: //s4.postimg.org/ei60y1b1p/Thor2_Error.jpg
Is there ANYTHING else I can do to get this device working? Or buying a new phone is the only solution?

Fixed!
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.

Where did you find?
k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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where did you find original firmware?

How were you able to install Windows 10 mobile on the 8X man? Can you do that again?

killerz0ne said:
How were you able to install Windows 10 mobile on the 8X man? Can you do that again?
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windows phone 10 is not available for htc 8x now. old methods not work anymore now.

rza35 said:
windows phone 10 is not available for htc 8x now. old methods not work anymore now.
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I am well aware of that. Do you guys think we will ever be able to install W10 on our phones. Contacted HTC support and they said that the 8X will not be compatible with W10 because of some hardware limitations, but they were not willing to tell specifics. What are the chances that we will be able to still install W10 by unofficial means?

k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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Can you maybe go into a bit more detail on what you had to do to get the original firmware on the device? I'm having the same problem after getting the update from MS today.

mbrio said:
Can you maybe go into a bit more detail on what you had to do to get the original firmware on the device? I'm having the same problem after getting the update from MS today.
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Same here. Installed Win10 update and phone is bricked. Need the detail and links to flash it

k00lf1re said:
I was able to fix the device using NSU with original firmware FFU.
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How did you do it, when I use NSU it doesn't want to recognise my 8x

The fact is that the update was sent to ALL HTC 8X in the world. Mine installed the update during the night without my consent.
Microsoft will probably blame Skynet for trying to terminate all and each 8x there is.
Well...Mine is broken now. I'll be waiting for official fixes.

WaGo! said:
The fact is that the update was sent to ALL HTC 8X in the world. Mine installed the update during the night without my consent.
Microsoft will probably blame Skynet for trying to terminate all and each 8x there is.
Well...Mine is broken now. I'll be waiting for official fixes.
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Exactly. Still bricked (stuck in reboot loop) and waiting for some official guidance but so far nothing...

BrannanD said:
Exactly. Still bricked (stuck in reboot loop) and waiting for some official guidance but so far nothing...
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My HTC 8x routine now:
1- Turn On.
2- Show message about the unsuccessful update.
3- Play the alarm (set to play daily at 7 am)
4- Turn Off.
5- GoToAndPlay(1) hahahahahahahha

Spent hours to restore some other rom, only got "INVALID VENDER ID" (sic) by the ROMUpdateUtility. My phone completed the update, seems to work fine, just reboots randomly after a couple of minutes. Had to setup wifi after a hard reset, otherwise apps were missing, including the Settings app. And the letters are tiny. This is sad and hilarious. Also, camera is gonsky.

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Spent hours to restore some other rom, only got "INVALID VENDER ID" (sic) by the ROMUpdateUtility. My phone completed the update, seems to work fine, just reboots randomly after a couple of minutes. Had to setup wifi after a hard reset, otherwise apps were missing, including the Settings app. And the letters are tiny. This is sad and hilarious. Also, camera is gonsky.
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Where did you get the ROMUpdateUtility (and a suitable ROM) from?

BrannanD said:
Where did you get the ROMUpdateUtility (and a suitable ROM) from?
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I think you misunderstood me, no roms worked. There are many on the internet, even here on this forum. There seems to be an id in the phone and it does not match with the package.
Tried these with my t-mobile branded EU phone, all invalid.
RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
IMG_ACCORD_U_GDR2_00_S_HTC_Europe_3.41.401.01_1.17b.32.19.14_15.62b.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
Also talked with HTC live support, they have no idea of course.
Windows Phone Recovery Tool detects the phone, but can't offer any ROM.

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gabest11 said:
I think you misunderstood me, no roms worked. There are many on the internet, even here on this forum. There seems to be an id in the phone and it does not match with the package.
Tried these with my t-mobile branded EU phone, all invalid.
RUU_ACCORD_U_APO_00_HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03_1.11b.32.19.23_2_15.42.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
IMG_ACCORD_U_GDR2_00_S_HTC_Europe_3.41.401.01_1.17b.32.19.14_15.62b.32_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
RUU_ACCORD_WR_GDR3_00_MR_HTCCN_CHS_CT_4.13.1401.03_0.21.70_RETAIL_ENC_RELEASE
Also talked with HTC live support, they have no idea of course.
Windows Phone Recovery Tool detects the phone, but can't offer any ROM.
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same issue. I installed Windows insider and enrolled fast program. yesterday, phone noticed me have an update. I downloaded and wait 10 hours, but it's still "migrating data ..."
I press power then back button, I see lockscreen and unlimmited number of password length. the live tile screen so miscellaneous and several app not access (phone, mess, setttings, store ..). It says " need go to store ...".
terrible ... I've tryed newest Windows phone recovery tool 2.1.2. It detect my phone but say "no software package on server"

did you check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-8x/development/ruu-collection-t2916107

Isich said:
did you check http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-8x/development/ruu-collection-t2916107
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Those links are all offline -> 404 error

What about this topic the procedure should be similar to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2137556
it has link to official rom HTC_Europe_2.00.401.03 which is at http://www.androidruu.com/?developer=Accord
http://matboot.blogspot.bg/2015/02/officestockupromhtc8xACCORD.html

My phone does not want to recognize the image files on a pen drive when I hold the cam button. It just boots Windows normally.
EDIT: Managed to buy an y-cable and the rom flashed from the pen drive! Back to 8.1 again.