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i cant do Recovery

hello, im trying to install a custom rom, and now im in recovery step. i installed like 3 different recoverys.
all of them stuck in the red text step(when i get in to recovery mode from bootloader), and even after 20-30 mins still in the same position.
can someone say me when i need to do? i really need to fix it.

Snow201 said:
hello, im trying to install a custom rom, and now im in recovery step. i installed like 3 different recoverys.
all of them stuck in the red text step(when i get in to recovery mode from bootloader), and even after 20-30 mins still in the same position.
can someone say me when i need to do? i really need to fix it.
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Make sure you are not plugged into your pc when you boot to recovery! - if that doesn't solve it ..
Does the phone boot to the existing Rom, do you have Rom manager installed? - if so update the recovery from Rom Manager. I found that after rooting the One S using the toolkit I could not get in to recovery, the update from Rom Manager sorted it!
All the best :good:

FatherD said:
Make sure you are not plugged into your pc when you boot to recovery! - if that doesn't solve it ..
Does the phone boot to the existing Rom, do you have Rom manager installed? - if so update the recovery from Rom Manager. I found that after rooting the One S using the toolkit I could not get in to recovery, the update from Rom Manager sorted it!
All the best :good:
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i tried before to get in to recovery mode without USB(plugged to my computer or to charger) and still same problem.
and i dont have any rom manager.
i got HTC one S only with Unlocked phone and recovery(that doesnt work), so i think i need root for rom manager.
got something else?

Snow201 said:
i tried before to get in to recovery mode without USB(plugged to my computer or to charger) and still same problem.
and i dont have any rom manager.
i got HTC one S only with Unlocked phone and recovery(that doesnt work), so i think i need root for rom manager.
got something else?
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Had same issue with the tool kit, the cwm didnt stick. The Touch work one did stick and I was able to get into recovery. However I downloaded the app ROM MANAGER and flashed the recovery from there. Since then I've had no issues booting into reocvery or bootloader. Just download rom manager and go about it that way!

osugsxr said:
Had same issue with the tool kit, the cwm didnt stick. The Touch work one did stick and I was able to get into recovery. However I downloaded the app ROM MANAGER and flashed the recovery from there. Since then I've had no issues booting into reocvery or bootloader. Just download rom manager and go about it that way!
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NVM, there is no recovery for HTC at all, only Galaxy and some more. what i need to do?

I had this problem when I first rooted its weird just download the recovery again but save straight to fastboot folder wherever u have the folder and don't rename then flash the recovery that's how mine worked
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k1llacanon said:
I had this problem when I first rooted its weird just download the recovery again but save straight to fastboot folder wherever u have the folder and don't rename then flash the recovery that's how mine worked
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but i dont have root... and for root my phone i need recovery
there is some other way to root?
because the ROM manager doesnt work well without root.(cant install new recovery)

Snow201 said:
but i dont have root... and for root my phone i need recovery
there is some other way to root?
because the ROM manager doesnt work well without root.(cant install new recovery)
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I'm not telling you to use Rom manager =\
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k1llacanon said:
I'm not telling you to use Rom manager =\
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium
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Ohh. .. but still in tried install the recovery like 2-4 times.
There is other way?

Snow201 said:
Ohh. .. but still in tried install the recovery like 2-4 times.
There is other way?
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Which recoveries have you tried, and what version of phone do you have (S3 or S4). These must match.
Make sure you bootloader unlocked OK, check in bootloader screen, should say Unlocked.
The problem youre describing sound like when you try to boot after successfully flashing a ROM but forgot to or the kernel failed to flash with it. Only happens when ROM and kernel are mismatched enough that it wont boot, fex flashing CM9 and still on HTC original kernel. Try flashing the kernel from the ROM zip file with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
You can also try booting a recovery without installing it,
Code:
fastboot boot nameofrecoveryfile.img

frdd said:
Which recoveries have you tried, and what version of phone do you have (S3 or S4). These must match.
Make sure you bootloader unlocked OK, check in bootloader screen, should say Unlocked.
The problem youre describing sound like when you try to boot after successfully flashing a ROM but forgot to or the kernel failed to flash with it. Only happens when ROM and kernel are mismatched enough that it wont boot, fex flashing CM9 and still on HTC original kernel. Try flashing the kernel from the ROM zip file with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
You can also try booting a recovery without installing it,
Code:
fastboot boot nameofrecoveryfile.img
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nope, until now i did only unlock for my phone. and i have no idea with version i have, how do i check it?

Snow201 said:
nope, until now i did only unlock for my phone. and i have no idea with version i have, how do i check it?
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If you have working ADB and fastboot working (there is a sticky by user fibsib that explains this) you can make sure your phone isnt really just trying to boot the OS and failing rather than trying to enter recovery with the command
Code:
adb reboot recovery
But anyways figure out which version you have before doing anything more, flash the wrong stuff and you could break stuff. There are good info here as to how to see if you have the Ville=Z520e=S4 processor model or the Ville C2/Z560e/S3 processor model.
Then download a recovery for your phone model and install it with this command from your computer
Code:
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecoveryyoudownloaded.img
Should work.

have you actually flashed a recovery yet?
which one and how did you do it?

Make sure you have your phone updated to the latest software version before you root. Download system update OTA and click update.
Otherwise you will have issues.
I am rooted T-Mobile phone with original software 1.54 and still can not do recovery or update, it is probably me but it is difficult.
If you are in the US, make sure you use the US version in the development section after you upgrade your phone. Update then try to root it might be easier.

[Q] Root and Custom recovery not sticking...

curious if there is something i'm missing here... i've unlocked my bootloader successfully but whenever i fastboot flash a recovery or flash root files in recovery nothing seems to stick... not sure whats going on... i've heard of having to flash recovery everytime on devices with a locked bootloader but i didn't think that would apply here... any help is much appreciated... (this is also my first samsung/nexus device so i'm more familiar with methods used on the EVO line)

thispaininmyhead said:
curious if there is something i'm missing here... i've unlocked my bootloader successfully but whenever i fastboot flash a recovery or flash root files in recovery nothing seems to stick... not sure whats going on... i've heard of having to flash recovery everytime on devices with a locked bootloader but i didn't think that would apply here... any help is much appreciated... (this is also my first samsung/nexus device so i'm more familiar with methods used on the EVO line)
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Make sure you're using a perm root method. and make sure you have the correct updated SU application. My root wouldn't come through because I didn't have the latest SU.
Hopefully I helped.

thispaininmyhead said:
curious if there is something i'm missing here... i've unlocked my bootloader successfully but whenever i fastboot flash a recovery or flash root files in recovery nothing seems to stick... not sure whats going on... i've heard of having to flash recovery everytime on devices with a locked bootloader but i didn't think that would apply here... any help is much appreciated... (this is also my first samsung/nexus device so i'm more familiar with methods used on the EVO line)
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Hi,
What root method did u use?
What recovery are u using?
What ROM are u flashing?
The more info, the better
Vs Nexus S4G using tapatalk2

Unlocked the boot loader with fast boot commands then flashed superuser.zip with clockwork 3.x.x and twrp 2.2.0 haven't tried flashing any Roms since nothing seems to stick...
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

And Vidal I used the toolkit you linked me to in my last q&a post...
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

vidaljs said:
Hi,
What root method did u use?
What recovery are u using?
What ROM are u flashing?
The more info, the better
Also after looking into the scripts and files in the method with the toolkit it seems none of the files get pushed to the device to begin flashing
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2
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By default, any recovery you flash on the system will be gone by the next reboot. This is a security measure the android os does I think.
1. You can flash a ROM. Anyone. I prefer aokp or cna. That way the recovery sticks (the recovery sticks on all the ROMs besides stock)
OR
P.S. You will need the latest cwm recovery
2. So all you need to do is to flash the recovery of your choice. I would recommend CWM for this short guide. Then once flashed go to the recovery make a backup. Then if it reboots flash the same recovery again. Boot into it and restore that backup. When you restore it and go reboot system now it should come up with a menu saying recovery flash fix (or something around those lines). Hit/navigate to yes and you should get a sticky recovery from there. BTW I have not tried this method.
You cannot blame me for bricking, damaging or done anything to your phone
Hope this helps.
Regards,
UselessSniper001
P.S. I don't know how root isn't sticking. I mean if you have flashed the su is the recovery already well then you are all set to go. Unless you haven't actually flashed the su in the recovery. Then flash the recovery from your PC boot into the recovery and flash the su files in the recovery. Reboot and enjoy. Then follow this guide above. Or follow this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875875&page=2

I finally figured out the SU and CWM I was flashing was ancient so I found the newest and they stuck with help of the fix ya mentioned inside CWM... Thanks
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have i killed my phone

hey need some help have succesfully rooted my phone but after flashing trickdroid rom my phone got stuck on the white htc screen.. i believe i have since wiped everything.. i now get unable to mount sd card messages and waiting for device messages when ever i now try do anything including flashing a stock rom. i have tried using the all in one tool and i re locked my bootloader through it but now cant re unlock it.. i can use the tool to reboot my phone into bootloader and recovery modes.. but not to do any sort of flashing, have read numerous posts and threads but no luck. Please help

nj_mills said:
hey need some help have succesfully rooted my phone but after flashing trickdroid rom my phone got stuck on the white htc screen.. i believe i have since wiped everything.. i now get unable to mount sd card messages and waiting for device messages when ever i now try do anything including flashing a stock rom. i have tried using the all in one tool and i re locked my bootloader through it but now cant re unlock it.. i can use the tool to reboot my phone into bootloader and recovery modes.. but not to do any sort of flashing, have read numerous posts and threads but no luck. Please help
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Are you using TWRP or CWM as your recovery?

twrp

You will not be able to flash any custom roms as long as your bootloader is locked. The most you can do with the locked bootloader is use an RUU to get back to stock. Which bootloader are you on now? 1.14?

my bootloader is unlocked at this moment. um would my bootloader be where it says.. hboot? if so its 2.13.0000?

Correct, the bootloader is an all white screen, with the radio, hboot and other such info at the top of it. Well you are good then. Just so we are clear you have a HTC One S S4 right, you dont have a HTC One S C2? Thats very important that we get that info correct, we don't want to brick your device.

im almost certain its a s4.. i got it from t mobile here in the uk any check i can do from the bootloader to confirm?

If you're not S-off, did you make sure to fastboot flash the kernel after flashing rom in recovery?
From my Evo LTE, yup.

im s-on, and no i dont believe i did no

how would i go about fixing that?

nj_mills said:
im s-on, and no i dont believe i did no
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You should have read and followed the instructions in the OP of the rom you downloaded so.
Try flashing boot.img in fastboot mode with typing 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' in terminal window. Hope you're familiar with the platform-tools in android development kit...
Else download here and
follow the step by step instructions.

reboot into bootloader with your phone connected to you pc. make sure you are in Fasboot USB mode, it should say that in the bootloader screen. Move the boot.img from whatever rom you flashed and put it in the same directory as ADB and Fastboot. make sure its named boot.img. open a command prompt that points at that same directory as ADB and Fastboot, type
fasboot flash boot boot.img
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and after its done type
fasboot erase cache
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have tried that and still get stuck on the white htc screen saying this build is for development purposes....
thanks for trying so far

Is it still locked? And you're on custom recovery (twrp)?

You need to reflash the ROM you want. Then reboot into the boot loader from TWRP. Once there, follow my previous instructions.
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it says unlocked at the top of the bootloader screen... and i have twrp installed yes

nj_mills said:
it says unlocked at the top of the bootloader screen... and i have twrp installed yes
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Thats's already half the way. Please do what impostle says (reflash, reboot, etc.)

how can i get the rom onto my phone now that i cant access the phones internal folders?

Is the ROM not on your phone anymore? If not, just mount from TWRP and copy over.
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---------- Post added at 01:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------
You guys need to start reading the whole guide before rooting and flashing.
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twrp - mount - mount usb storage
Then copy that file to root or wherever you want.
Which TD version do you have?

[Q] TWRP No OS installed

So apparently I messed something up and wiped my internal storage and get stuck at the HTC boot screen. TWRP is telling me I have no OS installed and i cant find the right files. I have the boost mobile version K2_CL. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be awesome!

scooterg2004 said:
So apparently I messed something up and wiped my internal storage and get stuck at the HTC boot screen. TWRP is telling me I have no OS installed and i cant find the right files. I have the boost mobile version K2_CL. If anyone can point me in the right direction it would be awesome!
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So you need a backup from someone. Where did you get your TWRP recovery from?

old.splatterhand said:
So you need a backup from someone. Where did you get your TWRP recovery from?
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Yep i need the K2_CL zip to install off of sd i think. I believe I got my TWRP off of a DEV thread from you splatterhand lol.

scooterg2004 said:
Yep i need the K2_CL zip to install off of sd i think. I believe I got my TWRP off of a DEV thread from you splatterhand lol.
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The reason why i asked, the TWRP posted here on xda is not for boost, k2u and k2ul only.
There are other partitions, thats maybe the reason why you deleted your system.
So first, use a recovery that works for boost, look here.

old.splatterhand said:
The reason why i asked, the TWRP posted here on xda is not for boost, k2u and k2ul only.
There are other partitions, thats maybe the reason why you deleted your system.
So first, use a recovery that works for boost, look here.
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So I use terminal to flash recovery recoverytest.img then boot recovery from fast boot and i get into CWM then install Boost-Disable-WP.zip from sd card, clear cache and reboot right?

scooterg2004 said:
So I use terminal to flash recovery recoverytest.img then boot recovery from fast boot and i get into CWM then install Boost-Disable-WP.zip from sd card, clear cache and reboot right?
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Not really, Boost-Disable-WP.zip is not a rom, its a kernel patch.
You only get the recovery from there.
Try this link for rom, but i didn't tested it myself.
If it don't boot try to use this kernel.
Flash recovery in fastboot, then boot into recovery and install the rom from sd card. If you are s-on you need to flash boot.img also with fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If this won't work, you need to find someone who gives you a backup for your phone.

old.splatterhand said:
Not really, Boost-Disable-WP.zip is not a rom, its a kernel patch.
You only get the recovery from there.
Try this link for rom, but i didn't tested it myself.
If it don't boot try to use this kernel.
Flash recovery in fastboot, then boot into recovery and install the rom from sd card. If you are s-on you need to flash boot.img also with fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If this won't work, you need to find someone who gives you a backup for your phone.
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ok downloading now, if this works man i owe you big time lol.

OMG!!!! It Worked!!! Man i was so lost on how i screwed this up. Thanks so much on helping me man.

Rooting the A9, Need Assistance

Ok firstly, I do have some novice experience with rooting and such, but this is my first HTC device and it seems a little different and I'm just trying to be really cautious as I can't afford to brick this phone. If someone could assist me, I have the ATT model running build 656287. Would really appreciate assistance in being able to throw CM on here. Thanks!

unlock your device from htcdev.com
flash twrp
backup your rom and data
flash supersu

Behzad.hotknife said:
unlock your device from htcdev.com
flash twrp
backup your rom and data
flash supersu
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Unlocked it perfectly, but when I flashed TWRP and tried to boot into it, it went back into stock recovery. Any ideas?

How are you flashing the recovery?
What command are you using?

Behzad.hotknife said:
How are you flashing the recovery?
What command are you using?
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Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Try another twrp issue for your HTC one A9. Look for latest on twrp page. Then recovery will boot into twrp