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[tut] how to flash splash screens on new bootloaders!

hello peeps. i've recently come across something in my searching for an easy way to flash a splash screen. here is what i have found. thanks xhausx for (unknowingly) telling me how to get into ruu command mode. so, here it goes.
this is for people who cannot downgrade hboot to get extended commands, and just want an easy way to change their splash screen.
this is new news to me, but if it has been stated before, please tell me.
step 1: download any splash screen from the forums. it should be a .rgb565 file. rename it to splash1.img
step2: download the file i have linked. this is your lifeline. i will update the text as htc updates their protected bootloaders.
step3: place splash1.img and android-info.txt in a zip (both in the root). this zip must be made in a program such as 7zip (pc) or betterzip (mac). you can name it anything you want.
now to install
adb method:
first, boot your phone into fastboot. this can be done by typing in
adb reboot bootloader
your phone should now be in fastboot usb mode. next, type in the following command. be careful, it is CASE SENSITIVE!
fastboot oem rebootRUU
you should now see a black w/ silver text htc screen. just to clerify, the zip should still be on your computer. type the following.
fastboot flash zip /path/to/zip.zip
wait until it is done, then type
fastboot reboot
and you have your all new splash screen!
no adb method (noobs)
this method is much simpler, but a little more annoying. rename the zip you made to PC36IMG.zip (case sensitive) and place it on the root of your sdcard. then reboot into bootloader by powering off phone, and then holding power button and vol down at the same time. it should ask you if you want to update. select yes (vol up). once it is done, select reboot (also vol up).
both of these methods have been tested by me multiple times.
if you have any problems, post, pm, or email me.
happy flashing!

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dkdude36 said:
94 views and counting. no responses. no downloads. is it really that bad? hah
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Just because it has views and no posts doesn't mean its bad. It could not pertain to the user or they don't need it, or have nothing of "importance" to say. The info is still getting across, just think of it as a courtesy to not spam up your thread.
Edit: Its a good method, by the way, though I use another method because I used unrevoked, but still clear.

my bad didnt mean to edit this one. forgot what it said either way.

Like the other person said. Great job and very useful info. I might be using this method shortley if I convince my buddy to root his evo. He has the latest ota.

wow, thanks for the thanks. i'll delete the slightly annoyed want attention comments.

Thanks for the info!

Hey dk, I finally got my splash to change. Turns out the rgb565 I made was the problem. I grabbed a different one and your method worked perfectly! I'm going to try to make another splash to get a better picture. Thanks for the help!
Can't think of a witty tag line. . .swyped from my Warm Evo.

no problem. ya I thought the file you sent me was the problem. Maybe send it to somebody more advanced who can move it for you?

Can I use these methods if I am rooted with UnrEVOked3?

Yep it can be used no matter what root method.
glenjamindle said:
Can I use these methods if I am rooted with UnrEVOked3?
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Thank you
The method worked great and I was going through a similar method by another user and the android-info.txt was throwing up Model ID errors in the boot loader.
Yours however worked in a pinch!!
Thanks, and have a six pack of cola on me.

Androideric said:
The method worked great and I was going through a similar method by another user and the android-info.txt was throwing up Model ID errors in the boot loader.
Yours however worked in a pinch!!
Thanks, and have a six pack of cola on me.
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thanks a bunch man! much enjoyed dr. pepper.

thanks for the tutorial ... it worked great!

the_mig said:
thanks for the tutorial ... it worked great!
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glad to hear it.

Yall should check out my cool splashes! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029063 also thanks for the tutorial!
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alainater said:
Yall should check out my cool splashes! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029063 also thanks for the tutorial!
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they look awesome man. keep up the good work.

dkdude36 said:
they look awesome man. keep up the good work.
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Thanks bro!
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HTC Desire S Bricked? HELP [SOLVED]

I have a big problem, i had my htc desire s, s-off. i wanted to turn it back on. and i did something and did everything they said, but now i cant install a ruu but i keep getting this error 140 . please help, i am constantly in this white screen with fastboot usb etc etc.
What can i do, when i want to do the ruu rom, it goes from image 1.47.401.4 to image 1.28.401.1, is this the problem? Please help me. The pc doesnt find my htc
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please help,
it is on now, hboot is 0.98.0000
radio is 3821.08.00.24_m
but i cant install this rom RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed
please help
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dianaroelofs said:
I have a big problem, i had my htc desire s, s-off. i wanted to turn it back on. and i did something and did everything they said, but now i cant install a ruu but i keep getting this error 140 . please help, i am constantly in this white screen with fastboot usb etc etc.
What can i do, when i want to do the ruu rom, it goes from image 1.47.401.4 to image 1.28.401.1, is this the problem? Please help me. The pc doesnt find my htc
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please help,
it is on now, hboot is 0.98.0000
radio is 3821.08.00.24_m
but i cant install this rom RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed
please help
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got all the needed htc drivers?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire

may be you need to reinstall ROM1.28 using a Golden Card
have a look in forum you will find the correct procedure to install RUU-ROM with golden card

smokzye said:
got all the needed htc drivers?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
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i need to install htc sync? what do i need.

luca2006 said:
may be you need to reinstall ROM1.28 using a Golden Card
have a look in forum you will find the correct procedure to install RUU-ROM with golden card
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i searched for that, but only i can find the procedure for htc desire.

Maybe you need to use your noggin and not only post in the right forum, but use one of those mystical things you were born with, your eyes and your brain; your eyes to read what each sub forum is for, and your brain to actually process that information.
If you had gone to the right forum, I'm pretty sure on that one page alone there are more than three posts relating to your issue.

zeekiz said:
Maybe you need to use your noggin and not only post in the right forum, but use one of those mystical things you were born with, your eyes and your brain; your eyes to read what each sub forum is for, and your brain to actually process that information.
If you had gone to the right forum, I'm pretty sure on that one page alone there are more than three posts relating to your issue.
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i am sorry i am in the wrong place, but i am really desperate, i need my phone, i did something stupid, but i need help, not get something like this in my face. Really helpfull, why i you here at the forum, to put people down?
thanks

140 is a downgrade error
download the latest RUU 1.47.xxx, while in bootloader make sure that you have FASTBOOT USB (when plugged in the PC) and run the RUU

If you realy need your phone.. get revolutionary and get it back to s-off .
Don't know if it works from the bootloader..you could try.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301715
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299934
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289161
Maybe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257772

amidabuddha said:
140 is a downgrade error
download the latest RUU 1.47.xxx, while in bootloader make sure that you have FASTBOOT USB (when plugged in the PC) and run the RUU
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where can i find this ruu 147.xxx i am so sorry i am really lost here.

yup.. install htc sync, create a goldcard (method is same for every phone). reboot the pc. plug your phone into the pc and select charge only and remember. run the desired ruu, and good luck.
edit: i didnt realize it wont boot. s off it and then extract rom.zip from ruu and rename it to P#**IMG.zip (im not sure about the exact name, # and * are unknown - when you boot in bootloader it should say "scanning for P#**IMG, just rename it to that). put the renamed .zip in the root of the sd card. reboot in bootloader, wait for it to scan. install. done.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire

smokzye said:
yup.. install htc sync, create a goldcard (method is same for every phone). reboot the pc. plug your phone into the pc and select charge only and remember. run the desired ruu, and good luck.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
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i can not choose charge only because i can only can get in the white field with coloured letters.

dianaroelofs said:
where can i find this ruu 147.xxx i am so sorry i am really lost here.
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I added a link to my post above

amidabuddha said:
140 is a downgrade error
download the latest RUU 1.47.xxx, while in bootloader make sure that you have FASTBOOT USB (when plugged in the PC) and run the RUU
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i am going to try this right now, thank you so much.

dianaroelofs said:
i can not choose charge only because i can only can get in the white field with coloured letters.
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sorry, i edited my post. now it says the correct method.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire

You sound friendly :/
zeekiz said:
Maybe you need to use your noggin and not only post in the right forum, but use one of those mystical things you were born with, your eyes and your brain; your eyes to read what each sub forum is for, and your brain to actually process that information.
If you had gone to the right forum, I'm pretty sure on that one page alone there are more than three posts relating to your issue.
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smokzye said:
sorry, i edited my post. now it says the correct method.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire
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If he makes what you say with this RUU version he will have the same error
and in the bootloader it is scanning for 4 types of files btw - PG88DIAG.zip, PG88DIAG.nbh, PG88IMG.zip and PG88IMG.nbh

first_damned said:
You sound friendly :/
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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Guys, c'mon, let's just try to work together here.
I'm sure dianaroelofs was desperate and thereby posted here. Let's bend the rules a little for a fellow xda member.
So just let this one slide Zeekiz.
@first_damned, Zeekiz is usually pretty friendly. I've read his posts and suggestions and he's a level guy. Don't judge so quickly. Let's focus on getting dianaroelofs back up and running!
Peace.

first_damned said:
You sound friendly :/
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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zeekiz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301715
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299934
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289161
Maybe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257772
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I sure am.
enigmaamit said:
Guys, c'mon, let's just try to work together here.
I'm sure dianaroelofs was desperate and thereby posted here. Let's bend the rules a little for a fellow xda member.
So just let this one slide Zeekiz.
@first_damned, Zeekiz is usually pretty friendly. I've read his posts and suggestions and he's a level guy. Don't judge so quickly. Let's focus on getting dianaroelofs back up and running!
Peace.
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Haha, thanks.

[htc] unlocking utility

I have been able to create a method of unlocking ANY unlockable hboot, on any device (as far as i can tell)
The method works on S-on, stock recovery devices. As of right now im linking to a specific device, however, if you only use the unlock youll be fine. I need testers from other HTC devices.
My first thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24370319#post24370319
If you like this, find it helpful, or want to support me please donate. Just follow these directions.
1) Be Logged-In to PayPal
2) Go to: https://www.paypal.com/[email protected]
2a) If that didnt work and fill out the E-Mail please, use [email protected] and select the way your sending as a GIFT
3) Enter the amount you want to give, Select personal, and Gift
4) Hit Continue and follow any of PayPal's Steps
5) Make sure that if asked, the receiving user DOES NOT Have to be verified.

I can confirm this works for MetroPCS Widfire S A510c hboot 1.10.0000. It unlocked my bootloader just fine. No steps required from HTCDev.
Many thanks Simon! Keep up the great work.

Great news!
But it's not full S-OFF, is it?

Not yet. This sets you up for it. Soon an soff will be out the developers of it need kernel help and I'm tryin to help them get it working
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simonsimons34 said:
Not yet. This sets you up for it. Soon an soff will be out the developers of it need kernel help and I'm tryin to help them get it working
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..well when s-off is out? Really dont unerstand for what is your "unlocking utility" then?

This utility allows you to unlock your bootloader without HTCDev, thus saving your warranty
Simon is working on getting universal S-OFF with some other devs. Will take a few, but he'll get it.

bobdamnit said:
This utility allows you to unlock your bootloader without HTCDev, thus saving your warranty
Simon is working on getting universal S-OFF with some other devs. Will take a few, but he'll get it.
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with the option 1 of his tool "Bootloader Unlock CDMA ONLY" ??

That I'm not too sure about. I was told it was universal but needed testing. Simon and I have confirmed it working on several CDMA HTC Wildfire S's. (The only HTC phones we have access to, currently.)
I would say wait for Simon to confirm it should work on GSM HTC phones. I only helped with the code, so I don't know much about the mechanics of the utility.
Sorry.

according the .bat file all the stuff seems to be specific to the wildfire. So I don't undersand why simon is asking us to test it on other devices ?

geek78 said:
according the .bat file all the stuff seems to be specific to the wildfire. So I don't undersand why simon is asking us to test it on other devices ?
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Because this method should work on ANY HTC phone with ANY hboot. We are asking you to try it so it can be confirmed. (Confirmed on Marvelc only so far.)
If you know batch, you can absolutely modify it to your liking.
Also, if you had read the original post:
Simonsimon34 said:
As of right now im linking to a specific device, however, if you only use the unlock youll be fine. I need testers from other HTC devices.
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If you read the .bat file you can see that this can't work on another device

geek78 said:
If you read the .bat file you can see that this can't work on another device
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S-OFF, no. That onlly works on CDMA Widlfire S. Unlock, yes. That should work on ANY HTC device, no matter what the batch file is calling. (It will still perform as it is supposed to.)
I helped write the batch file dude.

bobdamnit said:
S-OFF, no. That onlly works on CDMA Widlfire S. Unlock, yes. That should work on ANY HTC device, no matter what the batch file is calling. (It will still perform as it is supposed to.)
I helped write the batch file dude.
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...can you attach the batch file here?

j4n87 said:
...can you attach the batch file here?
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No I cannot. Since I am not claiming to be the author (only helped him a bit), I will not post their work. If Simon wants to release it, I'm sure he will.
I will however, give you a hint. Download the exe and run it. Leave it open and check your temp files. The batch file is in there somewhere.
Also, guys, give it a shot. At best, it works. At worst, it doesnt, and you still have a locked bootloader.

GUYS I will tell you how it works soon heck ill make its own release if you guys arnt suited with it. I just need to know if option one works. It uses a temp root pulls your misc img and modifys YOUR misc. This then flashes removes temp root and you have an unlocked bootloader. Just make sure your bootloader is up to date. There is nothing specific in the unlock
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

simonsimons34 said:
GUYS I will tell you how it works soon heck ill make its own release if you guys arnt suited with it. I just need to know if option one works. It uses a temp root pulls your misc img and modifys YOUR misc. This then flashes removes temp root and you have an unlocked bootloader. Just make sure your bootloader is up to date. There is nothing specific in the unlock
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...well tried it on my HTC One X. no joy.
At least its says still "Locked" in bootloader.

Can you make sure no errors were thrown when temp rooting ? Or errors at all. Sometimes it tries to push too soon. Also can you try downgradeing to the lowest possible
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

simonsimons34 said:
Can you make sure no errors were thrown when temp rooting ? Or errors at all. Sometimes it tries to push too soon. Also can you try downgradeing to the lowest possible
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..the HTC One is even not officially out in most countrys.
Theres nothing to downgrade.

Oh its because of the way I temp root. They must of patched it.
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

Any more news?

[Q] cant open my phone

when i wanna install the asia rom, the power down, and i reboot my phone , now is all black screen, i cant open my phone now, i m with rogers htc one x, how can i do ?anyone can help? Now my phone has no any ROM inside

help

Power on and hold volume down. Select fastboot. Install new Rom.
Also I would suggest not using SuperPatchef as it is not completely stable yet.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

ForcedZucchini said:
Power on and hold volume down. Select fastboot. Install new Rom.
Also I would suggest not using SuperPatchef as it is not completely stable yet.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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how to install new ROM in fast boot ? any ROM i can flash?

Look in Development forum for a Rogers RUU. Just follow the instructions in the . exe.
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ForcedZucchini said:
Look in Development forum for a Rogers RUU. Just follow the instructions in the . exe.
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But i cant get into the system to open the usb debugging, so i cant use superpatch , i can only use fastboot. Can it be using in fast boot?

In fastboot, execute the RUU.

lilhyper said:
In fastboot, execute the RUU.
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i dont know how to do it, could u show me how to ?thx very much

when the phone is off...
hold VOLUME DOWN, then press the power botton
then run RUU, it should work

ytwytw said:
when the phone is off...
hold VOLUME DOWN, then press the power botton
then run RUU, it should work
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any RUU file i can download this forum?

I love how people leap before they look. Christ, always have a way back to stock plan before jacking with your $600 toy
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2

help needed.

cao0215 said:
help needed.
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There's an entire dev section you could have read by now. Stop looking for handouts and fix your [email protected]#
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2

cao0215 said:
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You have given literally NO info on what you have done to try and fix it. Have you even TRIED to read and understand what you have been told and instructed to do? Have you taken it upon yourself to read the dev section about restoring stock? We are not your helpdesk and xda doesn't exist to serve you. Get off your ass and do some basic troubleshooting and problem solving. If you get stuck somewhere along the way, people will lend a hand. But until you prove that you have at least some initiative and can take it upon yourself to at least go through the steps of fixing it don't come here expecting to be spoonfed. The info is already in the dev section and the dev section isn't that big yet. It's not hard to find.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2

OT, but it is good to see you with a One XL PG. From someone who remembers the Craptivate days...
Sent from my HTC One X using XDA Premium HD app

Pirateghost said:
You have given literally NO info on what you have done to try and fix it. Have you even TRIED to read and understand what you have been told and instructed to do? Have you taken it upon yourself to read the dev section about restoring stock? We are not your helpdesk and xda doesn't exist to serve you. Get off your ass and do some basic troubleshooting and problem solving. If you get stuck somewhere along the way, people will lend a hand. But until you prove that you have at least some initiative and can take it upon yourself to at least go through the steps of fixing it don't come here expecting to be spoonfed. The info is already in the dev section and the dev section isn't that big yet. It's not hard to find.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2
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/excited standing ovation!

Pirateghost said:
You have given literally NO info on what you have done to try and fix it. Have you even TRIED to read and understand what you have been told and instructed to do? Have you taken it upon yourself to read the dev section about restoring stock? We are not your helpdesk and xda doesn't exist to serve you. Get off your ass and do some basic troubleshooting and problem solving. If you get stuck somewhere along the way, people will lend a hand. But until you prove that you have at least some initiative and can take it upon yourself to at least go through the steps of fixing it don't come here expecting to be spoonfed. The info is already in the dev section and the dev section isn't that big yet. It's not hard to find.
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2
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i just flash recovery into my phone , and use superpatch to flash asia ROM, but the power is dead, so the rom is not install completly, and then i get into the recovery and format the /system. Now my phone is only allowed to fast boot, and i m wondering to get the STOCK ROGERS RUU,but it's .zip , is there any way i can flash stock rom ? i m searching and go to dev section for the whole day, i m still not get the anwser.

cao0215 said:
i just flash recovery into my phone , and use superpatch to flash asia ROM, but the power is dead, so the rom is not install completly, and then i get into the recovery and format the /system. Now my phone is only allowed to fast boot, and i m wondering to get the STOCK ROGERS RUU,but it's .zip , is there any way i can flash stock rom ? i m searching and go to dev section for the whole day, i m still not get the anwser.
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a whole day? really?
know what i found in about 2 minutes?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25926794&postcount=39
Total recovery - flashing a RUU to completely restore your phone
If all else fails, this is your last resort.
This process will also erase all your data. But hey, beats having a dead phone, right?
First, ensure you have enough battery (more than 30%) to run an RUU.
Next, boot your phone into fastboot bootloader and open a command prompt window on your computer in the platform-tools folder.
Use the command:
fastboot getvar version-main
You now need to find the RUU that corresponds to this version. Start here. If you have problems visit #htc-one-x on freenode.
Now you must re-lock the bootloader using:
fastboot oem lock
It won't hurt to use the clear cache command as well
fastboot erase cache
Finally, run the RUU.exe that you have downloaded (must be used in Windows, and requires HTC drivers, which will have been installed whilst using HTCDev to unlock your phone).
This will write the /recovery, /boot, and /system to stock. You will need to start from scratch to unlock.
[edit]Extracting RUU if you have errors with the above method - Originally by torxx
Please note that this method isn't 100% reliable and should be considered a last resort; there have been various reports of this not working.
Many people have issues with flashing RUU's etc. having a bootlop.
Download a RUU (make sure you get the correct RUU, please see above)
Now open the .exe and make sure that it fully started.
Don't click anything, just go to windows icon and search for %temp%.
You will now find some folders, just search through these folders for the ROM.zip.
If you found it, you can copy it to your desktop or somewhere else.
Extract it with WinRar,7-zip or something like that and take the boot_signed.img and system.img.
Now copy the two files into the folder where the fastboot.exe is placed (if you have installed the Android SDK, it should be in platform-tools)
Plug in your One X, go into the bootloader and go into fastboot mode.
Navigate with the cmd in the folder with the fasboot.exe and the two .img's.
Now type in that:
fastboot flash boot boot_signed.img
fastboot flash system system.img
If everything worked, just reboot:
adb reboot
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...ashing_a_RUU_to_completely_restore_your_phone
seriously man....if you arent ready to LEARN what you are doing to your phone then you need to back the hell off.
3 options:
stay stock
learn what you are doing
buy an iphone

Pirateghost said:
a whole day? really?
3 options:
stay stock
learn what you are doing
buy an iphone
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Could not agree more. Please READ the dev forums in detail before trying to do ANYTHING to your phone. Understand what you are doing before diving in.
Staying stock seems to be the best option for you. I know English is not your first language, which is fine; it's not my first language either. Reading all the development stuff can be challenging, but it's more dangerous to venture in this world unprepared.
The HTC One X is really very usable out of the box. Just use it and don't try anything funny.

Is there a way to change the boot screen?

When booting up my phone the first screen (pure white screen saying HTC in the middle.) is blinding me whenever I restart my phone when it's dark.
I am sure I have seen a way to change it before but I have forgotten since then.
So does anyone know how to change this?
Thanks in advance.

hellfire191 said:
When booting up my phone the first screen (pure white screen saying HTC in the middle.) is blinding me whenever I restart my phone when it's dark.
I am sure I have seen a way to change it before but I have forgotten since then.
So does anyone know how to change this?
Thanks in advance.
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Yup. Step by step instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442872
Next time though, please try and search for your answer first.

Thanks, I did try to search using Xda app, but I don't know how to just search a specific part of the forum.

hellfire191 said:
When booting up my phone the first screen (pure white screen saying HTC in the middle.) is blinding me whenever I restart my phone when it's dark.
I am sure I have seen a way to change it before but I have forgotten since then.
So does anyone know how to change this?
Thanks in advance.
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Hey friend, I recommend you the Android Flasher utility (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638)
You need to be S-OFF with ENG Hboot (my hboot is 1.27.1111 and I changed my splash screen sucessfully),
also you need the Fastboot/ADB files.
Try it, is easy and free.
Cheers!

padre629 said:
Hey friend, I recommend you the Android Flasher utility (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638)
You need to be S-OFF with ENG Hboot (my hboot is 1.27.1111 and I changed my splash screen sucessfully),
also you need the Fastboot/ADB files.
Try it, is easy and free.
Cheers!
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I recommend you don't. I'm sure its a fine utility, but you are giving the core components of your phone over to a utility that someone else designed. Maybe they did an good job. Maybe they didn't. Maybe you download the utility and the download is corrupted just enough to cause bad problems. Any number of things can go wrong.
But by using terminal emulator you are in control. You can check your script 10 times before hitting enter to make sure didn't do it wrong. And when you are messing with the memory blocks like this, one wrong typo can be disaster.
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I ended up creating the splash screen on my pc, then moving it over to my sdcard to flash through terminal.
Thanks for the instructions.

hellfire191 said:
I ended up creating the splash screen on my pc, then moving it over to my sdcard to flash through terminal.
Thanks for the instructions.
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No problem. I'm glad it worked out for you. One last tip, if you get another phone down the road, DO NOT follow those same instructions. The splash screen flashing rules are different for every device, even other HTC devices. If you tried the script I gave you on say an HTC Glacier, it would do very bad things to it.
Just keep that in mind for future reference. Oh, and share your splash screen with everyone in the themes forum! Everyone loves checking out new splash screens. People will appreciate you for sharing what you made.
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Yeah, I read about the splash screen flashing being different for other phones, but thanks for the heads up anyway.

Skipjacks said:
I recommend you don't. I'm sure its a fine utility, but you are giving the core components of your phone over to a utility that someone else designed. Maybe they did an good job. Maybe they didn't. Maybe you download the utility and the download is corrupted just enough to cause bad problems. Any number of things can go wrong.
But by using terminal emulator you are in control. You can check your script 10 times before hitting enter to make sure didn't do it wrong. And when you are messing with the memory blocks like this, one wrong typo can be disaster.
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OK friend, I may recognize that your method is good, fine and easy.
The unique difficult that I see is that some "noobs" can be got lost in
1. Converting JPG file into IMG
2. Writing the CORRECT script.
.... one wrong typo can be disaster.
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VS the software/app that I've discover that allows you to select the phone to work on and the image file that it converts automatically (via ffmpeg I see???). The software make this automatically.
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Jajajajajajajaja I don't want to fight about what method is the correct one... The idea is that you're right in this:
Maybe you download the utility and the download is corrupted just enough to cause bad problems
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The software method is easy to deal with, and the yours is SURE
¿Why sure? Because an unexpected close of the software can make some disasters into the phone /// VS /// the script is executed into the phone through the phone.

The point is when you use a utility that someone else created you are putting a lot of trust in them that they didn't get a tiny detail wrong. When you use terminal, you are putting the trust in yourself.
All splash flashing utilities do is run the same script I suggest that you type into terminal yourself. That's all they do. Same thing, only you can't check the script on a utility first to make sure its right.
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Skipjacks said:
The point is when you use a utility that someone else created you are putting a lot of trust in them that they didn't get a tiny detail wrong. When you use terminal, you are putting the trust in yourself.
All splash flashing utilities do is run the same script I suggest that you type into terminal yourself. That's all they do. Same thing, only you can't check the script on a utility first to make sure its right.
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Ok sir, I'm agree with you in this
When you use terminal, you are putting the trust in yourself .... you can't check the script on a utility first to make sure its right.
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In conclusion, is sure to use your method, because you has the control, the trust in yourself into a set of commands.
Manual != Automatic
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Don't get me wrong. I'm not badmouthing devas ho make utilities. They are usually very well coded. And its just someone trying to help and make a useful tool for others. Everything about it is a good thing. I even use utilities all the time for things that don't require access to the core elements of the phone. Its when you give someone else's utility access to things that can royalty screw up your phone that I get nervous.
Even then, I still do it sometimes. I use 4ext on my sensation which has total access to everything. And on my Samsung tablet I use Odin which could REALLY mess up my tablet. But those are 1) utilities that do things I can't do without them and 2) are in wide use and thoroughly tested by then community to know they are safe.
A splash screen flasher....its a great gift by a developer who is just trying to do something nice for people and I appreciate that. So please don't think I'm badmouthing the guy or his utility. It just takes 1 innocent mistake when writing the script that you have no way to check and you brick your phone. All to save 1 minute of your time.
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