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Nexus s rooting

Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
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isinisterx said:
Can someone explain generally the process of rooting my nexus s. It is the version with the superamolad display and I tried using the guide in the development section but some of the links are dead
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App
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0. Have fastboot working and phone drivers installed on your windows computer.
1. Download ClockworkMod Recovery image from the Clockwork thread in the dev section. Save in sdk tools folder.
2. Download SuperUser flashable zip.
3. Put phone in fastboot mode and plug in to computer USB and open command prompt.
3. "fastboot oem unlock"
4. "fastboot flash recovery c:\android-sdk\tools\recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img"
5. go into recovery
6. mount USB storage using ClockworkMod
7. copy SuperUser flashable zip to phone.
8. flash it.
9. Boot. Rooted. Done.
*If you want to keep CWM Recovery continue here:*
10. Use Root Explorer to rename file /etc/install-recovery.sh as /etc/install-recovery.sh.bak
11. go into fastboot mode
12. do step 4 above
13. boot phone. done. rooted and CWM is permanently installed.
FILES:
ClockworkMod Recovery:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/recovery-clockwork-3.0.2.4-crespo.img
SuperUser zip:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10892029/su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip

Thanks for your reply
Can you explain what you mean by make sure you have fastboot working and the phone drivers?
where can i get these?

Sure I thought you just wanted a general outline.
For fastboot, you need to install Android SDK Tools.
For drivers, put phone in fastboot, then install PDA Net, and connect your phone when prompted.

Aha sorry im really new to this stuff, is there any guide or sticky with all this stuff so i don't have to keep aasking questions about this?
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This is the guide I used:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895545
This was also helpful:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/12/17/how-to-root-the-samsung-nexus-s/
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thanks and this is completly offtopic but is there anyway to see my purchased paid apps ? just for records on my phone bill

After I installed recovery, I just restored the nandroid 2.3.4 found in the DEV section. It rooted it for me and I didn't have to rename the recovery file.
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Don't forget to mount /system before flashing su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip.

Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?

The easiest way to install drivers is to install PDA net while phone is plugged in to computer in fastboot mode. It will automatically install the appropriate drivers for you.
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Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!

Best way to keep apps+data before first unlock+root?
First, thanks to everyone helping to give very clear instructions for unlocking bootloader + rooting. Just one small topic that nobody is touching...
I have a fully stock and locked 2.3.4. I want to root my phone BUT I would like to know if there are any suggestions on how to keep, restore, or simply just not lose so much of the data currently on my phone. I have thought of a backup, but that seems to be impossible without rooting, but rooting seems to wipe the data I wish to backup...
Do you just have to bite the bullet the first time you unlock+root and just deal with getting your phone wiped? Or is there a better way that includes some sort of backup and restore?
Thanks

Magguz said:
Best instrucktions to root your Nexus S:
http://jaxov.com/2011/02/how-to-root-android-2-3-3-gingerbread-on-nexus-s/
Works on 2.3.4 too!
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it doenst mention anywhere about the model of the phone
(i.ei92020A)

Bump!
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isinisterx said:
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There are is a way to root the phone without unlocking the bootloader, but if something happens later on...you will probably have to unlock the bootloader to fix it. I have only read of this option and have never actually seen how or done it myself.
So, the best option is to just use FASTBOOT like the others have suggested and unlock the bootloader first. It WILL wipe when you do it, but you only have to do this once! If you would like to back up your phone first you are kinda out of luck. Though, anything important you need can be backed up on your computer first. As far as apps and such...I never really saw losing them as a big problem. It gives you something to do for the next 20 mintues after install. LOL... All your purchased ones will still be paid for you will just need to download and set them up again.
If you get to the point of flashing a ROM after installing fastboot. I still think the best way is to just download one of the Nandroids available in the DEV section. Then once into recovery, just RESTORE the Nandroid. I used the Nandroid(rooted)2.3.4 in that section. It rooted it for me and saved a few steps after flashing RECOVERY on your phone.
So yes, you might as well go ahead with unlocking the Bootloader and wiping your phone. This will only need to be done once, and you will be good to go.

isinisterx said:
Ok
i'm stuck at one part;
using this guide (because I have a i9020A): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007782
When I'm going into device manager and selecting update driver software, I can't find this stuff:
13 - Make sure to CLICK "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
14 - Then from the list 3 choices select Android Bootloader Interface
I'm using windows 7 ultimate so I think the features are a bit different?
I click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
And then it populates the list, but can't find the things in the guide.
Any help?
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This is where im getting stuck. Can someone explain how to do this step?
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Tip/warning rom manager recovery for htc one x (gsm)

I am creating this post as a tip and warning to everyone with an at&t htc one x (mostly noobs for help). If you have rom manager on your phone do not use it to flash the new recovery listed for the htc one x (gsm). I've been messing with android since 2009, but me seeing a new recovery for the one x with (gsm) next to it thought hey finally got an official clockwork recovery for our phones!!!!! Well i was wrong. Its for the international versions only not ours. The partition it writes the recovery to is on our bootloader partition, and flashing it will kill your phone. I flashed it, kept it on for hours but as soon as i rebooted the phone it turned off and would not turn on or charge. You'll pretty much be screwed and have to get a new phone unless you know how to run linux and ask for help fixing it which is harder than you think. Again do not flash the htc one x (gsm) recovery in rom manager!!!!!
Hope this helps some of you before hand and not after.
If this post isn't necessary i am sorry and please close it.

Nobody should ever use ROM Manager for anything, EVER.
Sorry for your loss.

Why would you flash a recovery for a different device and expect it to work?
When ROM manger is supported on your device its a great tool, like on the sgs2. If its not officilially supported on your device, don't mess with it.
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nooomoto said:
Why would you flash a recovery for a different device and expect it to work?
When ROM manger is supported on your device its a great tool, like on the sgs2. If its not officilially supported on your device, don't mess with it.
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it was new on there at the time and with gsm next to i i figured it was for ours, anyway point is if i knew it wasnt for my phone i wouldnt have flashed it.

rob219 said:
it was new on there at the time and with gsm next to i i figured it was for ours, anyway point is if i knew it wasnt for my phone i wouldnt have flashed it.
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in fact, it is not really that hard to fix. Just re-lock the phone via fastboot. then run RUU package from AT&T
It should set every thing back to original.
if your phone is not respond RUU, try reboot on RUU via fastboot.
By the way, The only recovery that works now is TWRP
Use this one only

sugeraddict said:
in fact, it is not really that hard to fix. Just re-lock the phone via fastboot. then run RUU package from AT&T
It should set every thing back to original.
if your phone is not respond RUU, try reboot on RUU via fastboot.
By the way, The only recovery that works now is TWRP
Use this one only
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The ruu has to access the boot loader to verify your version. If you end up flashing a device and it writes certain partitions of your boot loader (ICJ).... Well your left with a permabrick, until someone finds a way to JTAG the One X(AT&T). I've heard that its already been done, but the person who has performed it has kept the pinout secret.
I'm not entirely sure which partitions your ROM manager has wrote to, if you can find that out you might be able to fix it... Depending on which ones have been written too.
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Zombie thread alert!

Like many of us have said before. We are not the one x. We are the one XL.
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_MetalHead_ said:
Nobody should ever use ROM Manager for anything, EVER.
Sorry for your loss.
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Sorry, but I disagree!
I've had more problem locating backup files and restoring when in TWRP, than ROM manager!
Mike

MaverickCoast said:
Sorry, but I disagree!
I've had more problem locating backup files and restoring when in TWRP, than ROM manager!
Mike
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You must be doing something wrong then. You don't even need to locate backups with TWRP, they're found automatically. Anyway, was it really necessary to revive an 18 month old thread just to say that?
Sent from my Evita

[Q] Rogers HTC One X Loading Custom Roms

I'm thinking about romming an HTC One X for Rogers and I've tried looking up information about installing custom roms. I know I need to unlock the bootloader first and that TWRP is likely the easiest method in order to rom. But I've read some conflicting things. Does it matter which version of the software I have? There just seems to be multiple guides.
Would this guide work?
h t t p:// theunlockr.com/2012/06/05/how-to-install-twrp-2-1-recovery-on-att-and-rogers-htc-one-x/
I'm happy to do the research, but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

I'm thinking about romming an HTC One X for Rogers and I've tried looking up information about installing custom roms. I know I need to unlock the bootloader first and that TWRP is likely the easiest method in order to rom. But I've read some conflicting things. Does it matter which version of the software I have? There just seems to be multiple guides.
Would this guide work?
h t t p:// theunlockr.com/2012/06/05/how-to-install-twrp-2-1-recovery-on-att-and-rogers-htc-one-x/
I'm happy to do the research, but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
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The version of software do matter. Currently 2.20 is un rootable if you did not unlock bootloader on earlier version
Here is the link which you need follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26512322
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Thabnk, I did read through part of that but I don't see anything there for version 1.94?

You can root and unlock 1.94 then flash recovery and rom fine.

Rogers HTC One X can be unlocked through the HTCdev site. Once the bootloader is unlocked you can install TWRP and flash any evita rom you want.
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Any variant of the HOX can be bootloader unlocked via HTCDev except for the AT&T version. Firmware numbers for you will not matter in the slightest.
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Athrun88 said:
Any variant of the HOX can be bootloader unlocked via HTCDev except for the AT&T version. Firmware numbers for you will not matter in the slightest.
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So I was able to unlock the bootloader. To install TWRP I installed GooManager and Installed "OpenRecoveryScript".
When I try to reboot the phone into recovery, nothing happens.
Is there a guide how to use TWRP. Most of the guides seem pretty basic, but I don't even know if I have it installed properly. I'm trying to install ViperX

n3gkiwi said:
So I was able to unlock the bootloader. To install TWRP I installed GooManager and Installed "OpenRecoveryScript".
When I try to reboot the phone into recovery, nothing happens.
Is there a guide how to use TWRP. Most of the guides seem pretty basic, but I don't even know if I have it installed properly. I'm trying to install ViperX
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Nevermind. I just installed using command prompt following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814914 this guide. Thanks Athrun88!
Is there a specific directory I should be putting the roms in order to install them or does it not matter?

n3gkiwi said:
Nevermind. I just installed using command prompt following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814914 this guide. Thanks Athrun88!
Is there a specific directory I should be putting the roms in order to install them or does it not matter?
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hey! that's my guide! haha, glad to see my first real contribution be somewhat of a success.
As long as it's in the root directory (not in a folder) of the internal SDcard, you'll be fine. Also, make sure you make a backup of your stock ROM just in case you need to go back to it.
Another thing, copy down your APN settings (word by word) from your stock ROM. Not sure if Rogers is the same as Telus, but Telus needs two APNs to get LTE enabled. If you could PM those to me as well, I could add them to my guide as well. Thanks.

Ughhh. Tried to install ViperX 2.6.0 using TWRP however it didn't work. Says Checking Model ID then "assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device")==
Any ideas?

n3gkiwi said:
Ughhh. Tried to install ViperX 2.6.0 using TWRP however it didn't work. Says Checking Model ID then "assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device")==
Any ideas?
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Might have answered my own question, but can I only install Roms in this dev section because I'm on Roger (so no international mods)?

n3gkiwi said:
Might have answered my own question, but can I only install Roms in this dev section because I'm on Roger (so no international mods)?
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Don't domt ddon't don't domt don't please don't flash an international rom! Or your device will be most likely a close to hard brick

omario8484 said:
Don't domt ddon't don't domt don't please don't flash an international rom! Or your device will be most likely a close to hard brick
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Yes after some research, I quickly figured that... Phew.
Is there any way to tell if the rom is stable or not for the AT&T/Rogers model?

n3gkiwi said:
Yes after some research, I quickly figured that... Phew.
Is there any way to tell if the rom is stable or not for the AT&T/Rogers model?
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I recommend any of our ggreat roms I'm running viper 2.00 trust me try it and you'll love iit! Remember to full wipe! ( not SD if course)

omario8484 said:
I recommend any of our ggreat roms I'm running viper 2.00 trust me try it and you'll love iit! Remember to full wipe! ( not SD if course)
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I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.

n3gkiwi said:
I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.
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So if you would like toto back up your apps than yes u can use titanium but yes make a back up sounds like u already did of your stock rom ...download viper 2.00 put it on your SD where you'll remember. To find it ... Once in twrp hit wipe menu ...wipe system ..factory reset ...and wipe dalvic cache than go back to the home menu in twrp and click install and find viper and this is very important since you wiped system you'll see in viper menu flash stock kernel or install rom ...hit install rom and go from there if you don't you'll be stuck. At. HTC dev screen and have to get back into recovery
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n3gkiwi said:
I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.
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One last important thing in case u didn't know
If you're ever stuck in bootloop this will do the trick to get into bootloader and back to recovery
Turn on, hold power 10-15 seconds, until screen goes black, let off, press n hold volume down, press power just 2-3 seconds, let off power button but continue holding vol. Down

LoL wow, already done. Using the rom now. :laugh:
Wow, that was easy. Not sure if I should have checked some of the options (like one to enable exchange mail, and another for better sound). But it was so easy I guess I can always just redo it.
Was starting to think rooting maybe wasn't worth it (last root I did was on the original Nexus). Just going through all the features on ViperX, I'm glad I did.

n3gkiwi said:
LoL wow, already done. Using the rom now. :laugh:
Wow, that was easy. Not sure if I should have checked some of the options (like one to enable exchange mail, and another for better sound). But it was so easy I guess I can always just redo it.
Was starting to think rooting maybe wasn't worth it (last root I did was on the original Nexus). Just going through all the features on ViperX, I'm glad I did.
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Roms are the best part . Here's the link to the sound mod thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819524 download the first one of course NOT the cm10 one DONT wipe anything before installing but after when it says done you LL see an option to wipe cache/dalvic cache choose that then reboot

accidentally wiped system and now it won't boot!!

I accidentally wiped system, and cache and now my phone would just show the HTC logo when it first starts up. I can get into recovery and bootloader but I'm kind of stuck there. I tried flashing custom rom and it still won't work. I can't flash RUU because I'm with Fido and RUU doesn't seem to exist for One S with CID ROGER001. Is there any way to fix it? I have unlocked my phone so the warranty is already void your help would be highly appreciated.

Clear /data/, /system/, cache and dalvik-cache, flash a custom rom and fastboot flash the boot.img and it should work just fine, as long as you flash a rom that works with your device (most roms work on the S4, only a select few works with the S3).

jki15 said:
I accidentally wiped system, and cache and now my phone would just show the HTC logo when it first starts up. I can get into recovery and bootloader but I'm kind of stuck there. I tried flashing custom rom and it still won't work. I can't flash RUU because I'm with Fido and RUU doesn't seem to exist for One S with CID ROGER001. Is there any way to fix it? I have unlocked my phone so the warranty is already void your help would be highly appreciated.
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If you have an s4 htc one s I would reccomend a stable custom rom.
The ROM I'm using is a dark jelly cyanogenmod 10.1 rom, which has an installer so no need to use hboot.
Put the zip on sd card install via recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2051865
Really easy to use and very smooth rom!
Sent from my One S

If I have windows 8 are there any tools for me to use in this situation?
JohnKoeMan said:
If you have an s4 htc one s I would reccomend a stable custom rom.
The ROM I'm using is a dark jelly cyanogenmod 10.1 rom, which has an installer so no need to use hboot.
Put the zip on sd card install via recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2051865
Really easy to use and very smooth rom!
Sent from my One S
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If I have windows 8 are there any tools for me to use in this situation?
When I had windows 7 the tool kit and an AOKP rom worked just fine, however the toolkits do not seem to function on the ridiculous Windows 8 I upgraded to... right now it looks like I'm going to have to "fix" my computer then "fix" my phone but if anyone knows of a toolkit or the like that works with windows 8 I would appreciate the knowledge.

BrandonHamil said:
If I have windows 8 are there any tools for me to use in this situation?
When I had windows 7 the tool kit and an AOKP rom worked just fine, however the toolkits do not seem to function on the ridiculous Windows 8 I upgraded to... right now it looks like I'm going to have to "fix" my computer then "fix" my phone but if anyone knows of a toolkit or the like that works with windows 8 I would appreciate the knowledge.
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Can you at least boot in recovery?

BrandonHamil said:
If I have windows 8 are there any tools for me to use in this situation?
When I had windows 7 the tool kit and an AOKP rom worked just fine, however the toolkits do not seem to function on the ridiculous Windows 8 I upgraded to... right now it looks like I'm going to have to "fix" my computer then "fix" my phone but if anyone knows of a toolkit or the like that works with windows 8 I would appreciate the knowledge.
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Did you install the drivers properly first? There's an option in that menu that'll let you install it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33463359&postcount=109
EDIT: Also, make sure you're using a USB 2.0 port. I was using a 3.0 port and for the longest time couldn't figure out why it wasn't working on my Mom's HOS

BrandonHamil said:
If I have windows 8 are there any tools for me to use in this situation?
When I had windows 7 the tool kit and an AOKP rom worked just fine, however the toolkits do not seem to function on the ridiculous Windows 8 I upgraded to... right now it looks like I'm going to have to "fix" my computer then "fix" my phone but if anyone knows of a toolkit or the like that works with windows 8 I would appreciate the knowledge.
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What do you need a tool kit for...? Anything you can do with a tool kit can also be done with simple fastboot commands... I suggest you learn the commands and install fastboot its alot more effective as well
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium

Apart from the unlocking process, which you probably have already done, theres really only 2 commands you need to know: fastboot flash recovery nameofrecoveryfile and fastboot flash boot nameofbootfile

[Q] Cyanogenmod install problems

Just tried to install Cyanogenmod for the first time but i am also stuck like many others. So excuse me for any noobness.
Got an HTC one S. Installed Cyanogenmod 1.0.0-ville (stable), rooted with openrecovery. Forgot to wipe the data and cache before install so thought that might be the reason for not getting past the Cyanogen BOOT screen, did it afterwards still no response. Followed instructions coming from this thread but am stuck with he ""waiting for device" error when executing fastboot flash boot boot.img. I think it has something to do with not having the USB debug mode. Fastboot doesnt recognize the device.
The thing that puzzles me is that at point 2 of the instuctions USB debugging must be enabled, how can i check this mode is enabled without getting into the Android device settings?

Sounds like a driver issue to me. Have you used the phone on that computer before.
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npiper05 said:
Sounds like a driver issue to me. Have you used the phone on that computer before.
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Thank you for your reply
Yes i did the whole install process with the same pc, got HTC sync manager installed and did the Fastboot process with the same machine.

kverleg said:
Thank you for your reply
Yes i did the whole install process with the same pc, got HTC sync manager installed and did the Fastboot process with the same machine.
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Hmm... Maybe try re-installing HTC Sync and the drivers on your PC. This post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677 has a link for the drivers.
Just curios - what hboot, radio do you have? Are you s-on or s-off? And what TWRP version are you using?
Did you make a backup you could restore?
**Edit**
One last thought, what ROM were you running before? Was it stock? I'm wondering if you could flash a rom that works with the stock kernel (maybe TrickDroid 7.0?). It depends on what you were running before. Other option is to run an RUU to get back to stock,and then start from scratch. Can be a pain, but will give you a fresh start. I'm sure those aren't the only solutions, as I'm still learning all this stuff.
Good luck and feel free to ask questions...

npiper05 said:
Hmm... Maybe try re-installing HTC Sync and the drivers on your PC. This post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604677 has a link for the drivers.
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Hasoon's all in one toolkit drivers did the trick mate killer! Thanks a lot!

kverleg said:
Hasoon's all in one toolkit drivers did the trick mate killer! Thanks a lot!
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Glad you got it sorted out!