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S-OFF

hi all new to this ..so my problem is i did the S off with the wire trick it worked but before it could completely reboot and do its thing em i lost my adb drivers so i had delete em and reinstall so unplugged phone before whole process and now im having worst time flashing recovery been at this for 6 hours now and no luck my fast-boot is working but cant flash Ive tried super utility, flashing thru fast-boot and installing zip on SD card with card reader nothing works help please i hope i made sense in this thread

yambo62274 said:
hi all new to this ..so my problem is i did the S off with the wire trick it worked but before it could completely reboot and do its thing em i lost my adb drivers so i had delete em and reinstall so unplugged phone before whole process and now im having worst time flashing recovery been at this for 6 hours now and no luck my fast-boot is working but cant flash Ive tried super utility, flashing thru fast-boot and installing zip on SD card with card reader nothing works help please i hope i made sense in this thread
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okay try to download 4ext app the link is here:
http://www.4ext.net/get.php?apk
this will give you a recovery without flashing through adb
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or maybe you have not enabled usb debugging its under developer on the settings

As the post above says you can get 4EXT Recovery on your device , but first you will need an eng Hboot cause I think that is the cause of your problem. Got to the Unlimited.io website and click on downloads and down load the Hboot version for the pyramid and the version or Android you are using. Then use the following fastboot commands.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fasboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
This should fix any fasboot issues or other ADB issues because all commands are usable with the eng Hboot.

well im stuck in the bootloader how would i use an .apk sorry if im a rookie and cant get to debug cuz i have nothing to boot off dam im not explaining it well i think lol

thx
T-Macgnolia said:
As the post above says you can get 4EXT Recovery on your device , but first you will need an eng Hboot cause I think that is the cause of your problem. Got to the Unlimited.io website and click on downloads and down load the Hboot version for the pyramid and the version or Android you are using. Then use the following fastboot commands.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fasboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
This should fix any fasboot issues or other ADB issues because all commands are usable with the eng Hboot.
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thx you i will try that .... having bad day cant even type or even get buy the image verification lol

almost
T-Macgnolia said:
As the post above says you can get 4EXT Recovery on your device , but first you will need an eng Hboot cause I think that is the cause of your problem. Got to the Unlimited.io website and click on downloads and down load the Hboot version for the pyramid and the version or Android you are using. Then use the following fastboot commands.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fasboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
This should fix any fasboot issues or other ADB issues because all commands are usable with the eng Hboot.
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well did what you said when i get to last step it gives me an error cannot load jb zip should i be placing the zip in my fastboot tools folder or something

yambo62274 said:
well did what you said when i get to last step it gives me an error cannot load jb zip should i be placing the zip in my fastboot tools folder or something
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yes!!!

hboot
T-Macgnolia said:
As the post above says you can get 4EXT Recovery on your device , but first you will need an eng Hboot cause I think that is the cause of your problem. Got to the Unlimited.io website and click on downloads and down load the Hboot version for the pyramid and the version or Android you are using. Then use the following fastboot commands.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fasboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
This should fix any fasboot issues or other ADB issues because all commands are usable with the eng Hboot.
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not sure if matters my hboot is 1.27 S-OFF- LOCKED

asad510 said:
yes!!!
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put the zip in folder now i get this error
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools>fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
sending 'zip' (353 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.274s]
writing 'zip'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.614s

yambo62274 said:
not sure if matters my hboot is 1.27 S-OFF- LOCKED
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Yes this means it does not allow all ADB and fastboot commands, this is why I mentioned the eng Hboot. It will say JuonutBear where it says LOCKED when you flash the eng Hboot.
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yambo62274 said:
put the zip in folder now i get this error
C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\tools>fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip
sending 'zip' (353 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.274s]
writing 'zip'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.614s
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Are you doing all three commands in the order I put them? Please don't take me being rude by asking just covering the bases.

T-Macgnolia said:
Yes this means it does not allow all ADB and fastboot commands, this is why I mentioned the eng Hboot. It will say JuonutBear where it says LOCKED when you flash the eng Hboot.
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Are you doing all three commands in the order I put them? Please don't take me being rude by asking just covering the bases.
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so sorry misread your post i will try that thx you for your help sure youll hear from me again lol need a smoke been on this all day no lie UGHHHHH

T-Macgnolia said:
Yes this means it does not allow all ADB and fastboot commands, this is why I mentioned the eng Hboot. It will say JuonutBear where it says LOCKED when you flash the eng Hboot.
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Are you doing all three commands in the order I put them? Please don't take me being rude by asking just covering the bases.
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yes i am and i know your not being rude i appreciate it very much you helping me but your telling me there is something else i have to download other than the jb hboot which is the eng hboot sorry for my inexperience lack of knowledge

commands:
update <filename> reflash device from update.zip
flashall flash boot + recovery + system
flash <partition> [ <filename> ] write a file to a flash partition
erase <partition> erase a flash partition
format <partition> format a flash partition
getvar <variable> display a bootloader variable
boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] download and boot kernel
flash:raw boot <kernel> [ <ramdisk> ] create bootimage and flash it
devices list all connected devices
continue continue with autoboot
reboot reboot device normally
reboot-bootloader reboot device into bootloader
help show this help message
options:
-w erase userdata and cache
-s <serial number> specify device serial number
-p <product> specify product name
-c <cmdline> override kernel commandline
-i <vendor id> specify a custom USB vendor id
-b <base_addr> specify a custom kernel base address
-n <page size> specify the nand page size. should i be using any of those commands ???

No you just need to download the Ub_hboot.zip, then place it in the tools folder or what ever folder your fasboot is in. Then boot uourdevice to bootloader and select fastboot and connect your device via USB to your computer. Then use the fastboot commands I posted.

T-Macgnolia said:
No you just need to download the Ub_hboot.zip, then place it in the tools folder or what ever folder your fasboot is in. Then boot uourdevice to bootloader and select fastboot and connect your device via USB to your computer. Then use the fastboot commands I posted.
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k so once i see juopuntbear at top i can flash 4ext img fastboot methdood ?

yambo62274 said:
k so once i see juopuntbear at top i can flash 4ext img fastboot methdood ?
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Yes that meansyou have the eng(engineered) Hboot which means it is UNLOCKED. You have to have a unlocked Hboot to use all the ADB and fastboot commands. But you have to be S-Off to flash the hboot, you are S-Off right? I ask cause some how you have missed installing it if you S-Offed with JuopunutBear S-Off.

T-Macgnolia said:
Yes that meansyou have the eng(engineered) Hboot which means it is UNLOCKED. You have to have a unlocked Hboot to use all the ADB and fastboot commands. But you have to be S-Off to flash the hboot, you are S-Off right? I ask cause some how you have missed installing it if you S-Offed with JuopunutBear S-Off.
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nice finally did it thank you so much for your help i will buy you a beer tomorrow when my funds are deposited you have my word thank you so much i am S off and juopunutbear at top now just to flash the image fastboot i suppose

yambo62274 said:
nice finally did it thank you so much for your help i will buy you a beer tomorrow when my funds are deposited you have my word thank you so much i am S off and juopunutbear at top now just to flash the image fastboot i suppose
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Yep just flash your recovery and you are good to go. Glad you got it worked out.

loving it
T-Macgnolia said:
Yep just flash your recovery and you are good to go. Glad you got it worked out.
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thanks again buddy im loving this rom im running ***pegasus*** from Team Elegancia shout out to them for there great rom .....ill hit you up to buy you a beer soon

Cant install new recovery

Hi, ive been trying to S-off and root my HTC sensation using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870233
ive managed to get up to step 2, but unable to flash a new recovery using instructions in this guide and also whilst trying kgs utility…. Im pulling my hair out tbh been at it for hours…
so basically, I unlocked my phone, then have got s-off..but now cant get new recovery to get rooting.
when I use the utility in theafore mentioned guide. It either cant find device or just hangs. When I use the kgs utility, it looks promising until I get the message the system cannot find the bacth label specified - dl_4ext_found
any ideas?

try this
boot your device into bootloader
connect your device into pc via usb(it should say fastboot usb)
now in your pc place the recovery.img in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
open a command window in that folder and do this command
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

hi rzr86, thanks for the help. tried what you said, but it tells me remote not allowed. any ideas?
c:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (6348 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.619s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.936s
c:\android>

gdallas said:
hi rzr86, thanks for the help. tried what you said, but it tells me remote not allowed. any ideas?
c:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (6348 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.619s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.936s
c:\android>
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hmm ok,
do you have htc drivers installed?
also check if you are using 2.0 usb ports
enable also usb debugging mode
edit:i just inform you also that the recovery can be renamed as recovery.img
i mean when you perform the command do it like this
fastboot flash recovery <the name of recovery>

rzr86 said:
hmm ok,
do you have htc drivers installed?
also check if you are using 2.0 usb ports
enable also usb debugging mode
edit:i just inform you also that the recovery can be renamed as recovery.img
i mean when you perform the command do it like this
fastboot flash recovery <the name of recovery>
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hi, i noticed that even though I now have S-off, my phone went back to "locked" status. So i tried uinllocking it again, and currently it is now. I flashed the recoevry again as per your instruiction, and seems to have worked!! but not really sure, how would i tell? is there a simmilar way to root it too as when i use the kgs utitly is now goes into a boot loop when i attempt to root.
thanks

gdallas said:
hi, i noticed that even though I now have S-off, my phone went back to "locked" status. So i tried uinllocking it again, and currently it is now. I flashed the recoevry again as per your instruiction, and seems to have worked!! but not really sure, how would i tell? is there a simmilar way to root it too as when i use the kgs utitly is now goes into a boot loop when i attempt to root.
thanks
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that's why you couldn't perform the command
if i remember well after S-OFF an unlocked bootloader goes again locked
but there was no need to unlock it again
you could use an eng hboot(juopunutbear) which is unlocked
nevermind
flash this zip from recovery now
http://download.chainfire.eu/310/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.04.zip
it will give you root

hi and thanks..
So i should capy this to my SD card, then what? sorry for the noob questions.

gdallas said:
hi and thanks..
So i should capy this to my SD card, then what? sorry for the noob questions.
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Hi,
Yes.
Copy to the root of your sd card.
Flash like a ROM.

malybru said:
Hi,
Yes.
Copy to the root of your sd card.
Flash like a ROM.
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thanks gents

hmm, i think i must be doing this wrong guys. it thought I flashed the recoevery ok, but then when i hit powerdown on the recovery option, it goes to an HTC logo for a while, then i see my vodafone logo etc and then have a clean install of the orginal rom i guess.
Where am i going wrong?
Many thanks

hey man u just saved my life lol
rzr86 said:
try this
boot your device into bootloader
connect your device into pc via usb(it should say fastboot usb)
now in your pc place the recovery.img in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
open a command window in that folder and do this command
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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My htc sensation was just rebooting couldnt get into recovery, i had clockwordmod recovery, i thought i lost my phone, i searched on xda and saw ur post, and i fixed my phone thnx to you,
So just wanted to say thank you very much.

[Q] HTC All in one toolkit <device not found> HELP!

Hey guys,
It was freaking hard to unlock the bootloader and S-OFF my htc sensation. But I was successful in doing it. I've using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870233.
When I first unlocked snesation, I S-OFFed it but then the bootloader showed LOCKED again, even though the guide says it should say Unlocked. (I unlocked it correctly the first time). So I Unlocked it again... i found no other way.. Then it showed Unlocked.
As of now, it shows...
-Firmware-3.33-
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
eMMC-BOOT
JAN 13 2012,17:33:34
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Now in the 3rd and 4th step it asks to use the HTC Sensation All in one ToolKit. The main problem comes here. It doesnt read my device even though I installed the drivers. Below is a detail.
While using the 4EXT recovery from the toolkit.
daemon not running. starting it now port 5037
daemon started successfully
error: device not found
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Additional info:
I used adb and fastboot through Mac while I'm using HTC Toolkit from Windows. If thats the prob how to I fix it?
I've tried a lot! I put 5 hours on this but failed!
Help would be seriously appreciated!!!

Are you trying to flash recovery? Do you have adb fastboot setup on your PC? You can flash recovery via fastboot from your PC.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e

MrJukeHardbane said:
Are you trying to flash recovery? Do you have adb fastboot setup on your PC? You can flash recovery via fastboot from your PC.
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Yes, I'm trying to flash a recovery to flash a custom ROM.
ADB fastboot is setup.
Could you send me a good guide for flashing via fastboot. I'll try it and update you. Should I just put the recovery file in to the fastboot folder and use the fastboot command?

pulsar91 said:
Yes, I'm trying to flash a recovery to flash a custom ROM.
ADB fastboot is setup.
Could you send me a good guide for flashing via fastboot. I'll try it and update you. Should I just put the recovery file in to the fastboot folder and use the fastboot command?
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Yes, put the recovery.img in the same folder as fastboot folder, boot ur phone into fastboot then plug in ur phone to computer and it should say FASTBOOT USB. Then in the fastboot folder, hold shift - right click - open command window here. Then type -
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You now should have recovery installed

jmcclue said:
Yes, put the recovery.img in the same folder as fastboot folder, boot ur phone into fastboot then plug in ur phone to computer and it should say FASTBOOT USB. Then in the fastboot folder, hold shift - right click - open command window here. Then type -
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You now should have recovery installed
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Hey,
I did this and it seems like it worked . Here's the output..
Mannans-MacBook-Pro:Android Mannan$ ./fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (4618 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.150s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 9.050s]
finished. total time: 10.199s
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Now, how do I root through this method?

pulsar91 said:
Hey,
I did this and it seems like it worked . Here's the output..
Now, how do I root through this method?
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You're S-off I guess? You're already rooted as root is a prerequisite for S-off. Download app root checker from play store and check your root status. It should say rooted.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e

SOLVED!!
THANKS GUYS!!!!
It was rooted and the recovery from fastboot worked!!!
Im on CM 10!
THANKS AGAIN!!!

jmcclue said:
Yes, put the recovery.img in the same folder as fastboot folder, boot ur phone into fastboot then plug in ur phone to computer and it should say FASTBOOT USB. Then in the fastboot folder, hold shift - right click - open command window here. Then type -
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
You now should have recovery installed
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Sorry - the command window says: "waiting for device"
What can I do?

revierbiker said:
Sorry - the command window says: "waiting for device"
What can I do?
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did you select fastboot in the hboot screen?
did you enable usb debugging mode from settings?
do you have htc drivers installed?

Won't boot into recovery

It all started yesterday where i was trying to update (InsertCoin) which for some reason made my phone shut down mid-way through the installation process...
I had to reboot my phone back into recovery to wipe system/cache/data to reinstall...For some reason this wiped/damaged everything but the bootloader ofc.
(Bye go all my pictures, whatsapp conversations etc...)
This made me not being able to boot into my recovery aswell
I still can't get back into my recovery, and i've tried flashing the recovery over and over again via fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
When i try to flash the recovery, it succeeds but when i try to boot into it, it blinks the splash screen with odd intervals, i dont know if this means that its trying over and over again...I'm sort of desperate here...any help?
sidenote here: I'm in linux

you should've updated firmware to hboot 2.22 needed for IC, then you need to install the latest recovery 2.7.1.1 from twrp website
twrp here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/m4ul
new firmware here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759131

I have not updated it, will go and do that now,

Code:
[email protected]:/media/leon/*censor*/Android/ROMS/Millium$ sudo fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
[sudo] password for leon:
target reported max download size of 800227328 bytes
sending 'zip' (19549 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.466s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) Read zipped android_info fail
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 4.305s
Right.....!?
I really don't want to reboot to bootloader at the moment...since the update failed...

Apparently i am S-ON and therefor need to obtain s-off, but i don't have an android system installed..how

s-off required to flash firmware or if s-on, bootloader needs to be re-locked, sorry i assumed you knew that! maybe create a signature giving details of your device for future, it does help.
If you are S-ON ---> Re-lock your bootloader (this will most probably wipe content of your device)
If you are S-OFF ---> no need to re-lock the bootloader.
Copy downloaded .zip to fastboot.exe location (e.g. c:/SDK/platform-tools/fastboot.exe)
Re-name .zip file to firmware.zip
Open command prompt
Boot your device in fastboot mode (vol down + power ===> fastboot)
Connect device to the PC
In command prompt cd to fastboot.exe location
Make sure you have correct modeid and cidnum (type: fastboot getvar all)
Type: fastboot oem lock (if your device is not relocked yet or in case it's S-ON)
Type: fastboot oem rebootRUU and wait for device to reboot
Type: fastboot flash zip firmware.zip and wait for process to complete
Sometimes flashing for the first time doesn't work, so flash firmware.zip again just to make sure.
Type: fastboot flash zip firmware.zip and wait for process to complete
Type: fastboot reboot
Unlock your bootloader and flash custom recovery if you are going to use custom ROM.

Code:
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
This ahappens when flashing the firmware
*edit: I have fixed that, but i cannot flash the 2.22 included y you because it has a different modelid, presumably because my m4 isn't the at&t variant.
Will this work?

`leon said:
Code:
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
This ahappens when flashing the firmware
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not work ?? ok, then you will need to s-off the device, unlock first,you need SUPERCID also

Braddison said:
not work ?? ok, then you will need to s-off the device, unlock first
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It did, sorry, didnt edit the post quick enough

`leon said:
Code:
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
*edit: I have fixed that, but i cannot flash the 2.22 included y you because it has a different modelid, presumably because my m4 isn't the at&t variant.
Will this work?
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no that firmware will not update everything that is required, use the firmware zip in the link i gave previously.
you need to change your cid to supercid,,,,very simple to do
Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid". Make a note of your original CID.
enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" make sure it is 8 ones (1)
enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]

Braddison said:
no that firmware will not update everything that is required, use the firmware zip in the link i gave previously.
you need to change your cid to supercid,,,,very simple to do
Enter the command "fastboot oem readcid". Make a note of your original CID.
enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" make sure it is 8 ones (1)
enter the command "fastboot read cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
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Yeah, i just tried that 5 minutes ago, though...:
Code:
(bootloader) [JAVACARD_ERR] SD/USBDISK Init error
Gosh...my device doesn't like me..
oh, wait, don't i have to unlock bootloader?
i'll try that now
OMG IM IN RECOVERY
cant seem to do anything with my data partition, same goes for internal storage

well you've done everything that i done when i tried out Insertcoin rom for a few days and never had any of your issues. so not sure whats going on.
- unlocked bootloader
- get s-off
- get supercid
- update firmware
- get latest twrp recoverry
- install Insert Coin
use the fix miniwhooper posted on her firmware thread ....Flash stock recovery and factory reset from boot loader. It will fix you /data partition.. then flash custom recovery and it should be fixed

`leon said:
Yeah, i just tried that 5 minutes ago, though...:
Code:
(bootloader) [JAVACARD_ERR] SD/USBDISK Init error
Gosh...my device doesn't like me..
oh, wait, don't i have to unlock bootloader?
i'll try that now
OMG IM IN RECOVERY
cant seem to do anything with my data partition, same goes for internal storage
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Make sure you are in the folder your rom zip is located.
Run the command...
adb push filename.zip /sdcard
Wait around 10 minutes as it will not give you progress
go back to TWRP main page and install, choose SDcard and the zip file you just uploaded should be there.

hello @AnGrY sCoTsMaN
i have the exact same problem but i flashed cm.12.1 cant boot in recovery or flash anything using adb
hboot os 2.22 it says unlocked but it seems not
can you please help me out
Edit: problem solved without doing anything

[GUIDE][S4] How to install HBOOT 2.16 | For first time users

HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
Requirements before installing​
Back up your files, your SD Card will be WIPED!
Charge your phone to AT LEAST 30%
Your bootloader MUST be unlocked
You NEED to be S-OFF or else it won't work
You need basic knowledge of Fastboot commands
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP: You need drivers installed
Windows 8.1: You need drivers installed AND update kb2967917 from Microsoft
Linux: You need "51-android.rules" or "99-android.rules" configured
Mac: Nothing needed that I know of
I am NOT responsible if you break your phone
​
This guide will be from a Windows point of view
Installation Guide​
Download the HBOOT 2.16 firmware file from here: Download from Mega.co.nz
Place it in your adb and fastboot folder. For example C:\Users\(Your Username)\Fastboot
Now open a Command Prompt window and then type in:
Code:
cd C:\(Location of your Fastboot folder)
Now take your phone and connect it to your computer (with USB Debugging ON) and type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once you are in the bootloader and it displays "Fastboot USB", type in:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Once your computer recognizes your phone type in:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
You will then get an error:
Code:
"FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)"
Don't worry, this is normal. DO NOT unplug your phone. Simply type in once again:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
Then wait until the Command window says "finished" and type in:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from MDMower's website and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
Now we must go back to the command window with your phone still plugged in displaying "Fastboot USB" on the screen
Then we type:
Code:
cd C:\Users\(Your Username)\Downloads
or if the TWRP Recovery file isn't in the above location just direct it to the folder its stored in
Now we type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-ville-dm.img
just replace the "x" with the numbers on the file. e.g. - 2.8.0.1
Once it flashed successfully press the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll down to recovery and to boot into it, simply press the power button
Now go into "Mounts" and select Enable MTP if it isn't already.
Now copy a ROM of your choice (That supports HBOOT 2.16) and flash it. If MTP doesn't work, simply sideload the ROM
That's it, now you just reboot after installing your ROM.
Hope this helps anybody having difficulty with HBOOT 2.16

Getting a different error when flashing.
c:\adb>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.598s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 4.304s

urlyisis said:
Getting a different error when flashing.
c:\adb>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.598s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) zip header checking...
(bootloader) zip info parsing...
(bootloader) checking model ID...
(bootloader) checking custom ID...
FAILED (remote: 42 custom id check fail)
finished. total time: 4.304s
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You need to change your cid
To change it go into bootloader, then fastboot, connect it to your computer and type
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
that is eight 1s
If that didnt work then type instead
Code:
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
that is 2 underscores after HTC

I get this:
Code:
Z:\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v1.1\Data>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)... OKAY [ 6.507s]
writing 'zip'... INFOzip header checking...
INFOzip info parsing...
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 8.020s
No matter how often I attempt it. Redownloaded the zip to make sure it is not corrupt...
Any pointer?
Ah, damn, because I followed the instructions to the end despite the HBOOT not flashing I can also now not access recovery anymore. It seems the new version of recovery was properly flashed, but as it relies on higher HBOOT I can't get into it anymore. It is still in HBOOT 1.03.
Can anyone help me to get this phone ready for Cyanogenmod?

I was able to load the hboot, but now the bootloader is locked again and I can't flash the recovery.
FAILED (remote: not allowed)

Walter_White said:
I get this:
Code:
Z:\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v1.1\Data>fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
sending 'zip' (46472 KB)... OKAY [ 6.507s]
writing 'zip'... INFOzip header checking...
INFOzip info parsing...
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
finished. total time: 8.020s
No matter how often I attempt it. Redownloaded the zip to make sure it is not corrupt...
Any pointer?
Ah, damn, because I followed the instructions to the end despite the HBOOT not flashing I can also now not access recovery anymore. It seems the new version of recovery was properly flashed, but as it relies on higher HBOOT I can't get into it anymore. It is still in HBOOT 1.03.
Can anyone help me to get this phone ready for Cyanogenmod?
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Get s-off change your cid to HTC__001 as shown above and run this ruu, then follow the instructions above

urlyisis said:
I was able to load the hboot, but now the bootloader is locked again and I can't flash the recovery.
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
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It looks like your s-on

UPDATE: I had to unlock the bootloader via the HTC unlock. RESOLVED
dd98 said:
It looks like your s-on
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Actually, the bootloader shows the following.
***** Tampered ******
Locked
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-HTC__001
HBOOT-2.16.000

dd98 said:
HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
Requirements before installing​
Back up your files, your SD Card will be WIPED!
Charge your phone to AT LEAST 30%
Your bootloader MUST be unlocked
You NEED to be S-OFF or else it won't work
You need basic knowledge of Fastboot commands
Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP: You need drivers installed
Windows 8.1: You need drivers installed AND update kb2967917 from Microsoft
Linux: You need "51-android.rules" or "99-android.rules" configured
Mac: Nothing needed that I know of
I am NOT responsible if you break your phone
​
This guide will be from a Windows point of view
Installation Guide​
Download the HBOOT 2.16 firmware file from here: Download from Mega.co.nz
Place it in your adb and fastboot folder. For example C:\Users\(Your Username)\Fastboot
Now open a Command Prompt window and then type in:
Code:
cd C:\(Location of your Fastboot folder)
Now take your phone and connect it to your computer (with USB Debugging ON) and type in:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once you are in the bootloader and it displays "Fastboot USB", type in:
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Once your computer recognizes your phone type in:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
You will then get an error:
Code:
"FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)"
Don't worry, this is normal. DO NOT unplug your phone. Simply type in once again:
Code:
fastboot flash zip Firmware_4.06.401.1.zip
If you changed the file name make sure to type in the name of it instead of the one above
Then wait until the Command window says "finished" and type in:
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from MDMower's website and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
Now we must go back to the command window with your phone still plugged in displaying "Fastboot USB" on the screen
Then we type:
Code:
cd C:\Users\(Your Username)\Downloads
or if the TWRP Recovery file isn't in the above location just direct it to the folder its stored in
Now we type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x-ville-dm.img
just replace the "x" with the numbers on the file. e.g. - 2.8.0.1
Once it flashed successfully press the power button and use the volume buttons to scroll down to recovery and to boot into it, simply press the power button
Now go into "Mounts" and select Enable MTP if it isn't already.
Now copy a ROM of your choice (That supports HBOOT 2.16) and flash it. If MTP doesn't work, simply sideload the ROM
That's it, now you just reboot after installing your ROM.
Hope this helps anybody having difficulty with HBOOT 2.16
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Whatever which recover i choose, my internal storage was always 48mb, i can not push rom, can not sideload rom,

ad346544521 said:
Whatever which recover i choose, my internal storage was always 48mb, i can not push rom, can not sideload rom,
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You need the hboot 2.16 specific recovery, you can download it here

Never mind, I found what I needed...

Hi, do you have the firmware for t-mobile to downgrade to 2.15? I tried https://mega.co.nz/#!s54F3YqK!QrNjMlieIG65jsaGWS8eXDdLc5FcYM7IEmqTk_pHbFA but doesnt work. I think because is not for tmobile. I cant downloade the full RUU because the download always fails and my internet is so slow.
EDIT: I dont need it anymore, a friend download the file for me. Just a question. in hboot 2.16, gave me more space for my data, i like that, there is no way to make old roms to work on hboot 2.16?

Cannot get this method to work. I'm unlocked and S-OFF. But whenever I try to flash the firmware*.zip I get the message
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
I'm about ready to give up on HBoot 2.16.

confused on twrp for hboot 2.16
Hi thanks a lot for this very clear tuto that help me successfully upgrade to hboot 2.16 without any error issue. everything followed attentively and step by step .
However i am a littlee confused at the step bellow.
When i reached the download section of specified url , concerning TWRP , there is only twrp 2.7 concerning hboot 2.16
But in the tuto you talk about twrp 2.8.. or above. So please can you clarify me on this ?
Thanks
dd98 said:
HBOOT 2.16 Installation guide​
[*]Next we need to download TWRP recovery. You can download it from ......and MAKE SURE to get TWRP for "/data/media storage (HBOOT 2.16.0000)" and TWRP 2.8.0.1 or above.
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delacosta4526 said:
Hi thanks a lot for this very clear tuto that help me successfully upgrade to hboot 2.16 without any error issue. everything followed attentively and step by step .
However i am a littlee confused at the step bellow.
When i reached the download section of specified url , concerning TWRP , there is only twrp 2.7 concerning hboot 2.16
But in the tuto you talk about twrp 2.8.. or above. So please can you clarify me on this ?
Thanks
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Sorry, this is an old tutorial. Go to this link, download the latest file and flash it in fastboot mode by typing: fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x.img (or whatever the file name is)

thanks..but
dd98 said:
Sorry, this is an old tutorial. Go to link, download the latest file and flash it in fastboot mode by typing: fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.x.x.img (or whatever the file name is)
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thanks that is what i did.
But i though this would have help fix wifi, bluetooth not working since stock rom before i flash with "LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" (that did not fix the problem)
Did you anything that can help ? My phone is Htc one s (actually : hboot 2.16 , TWRP 2.8.0.5, radio 1.20, unlocked, s-off, rooted, and with LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" .

delacosta4526 said:
thanks that is what i did.
But i though this would have help fix wifi, bluetooth not working since stock rom before i flash with "LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" (that did not fix the problem)
Did you anything that can help ? My phone is Htc one s (actually : hboot 2.16 , TWRP 2.8.0.5, radio 1.20, unlocked, s-off, rooted, and with LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element" .
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No the recovery version will NEVER affect anything that does/doesn't work on the rom. Since you are using Liberty rom, make sure you are using the 4.4.2 version because the 4.4.3 version is very buggy

of course
dd98 said:
No the recovery version will NEVER affect anything that does/doesn't work on the rom. Since you are using Liberty rom, make sure you are using the 4.4.2 version because the 4.4.3 version is very buggy
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Yes surely . i am using 4.4.2. I have carefully read i lot of things including that.
Thanks

Guys can someone please help me?
I am on Windows 10 desperately trying to find a solution on the ''WAITING DEVICE'' response after I type
fastboot oem rebootRUU
I have tried installing a bunch of drivers , driver updates on device manager etc with no luck.
The device is just not responding.
Thanks

File Offline
Unfortunately the HBoot 2.16 file is offline. Can someone please reupload it?
Thank you!