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[Q] AT&T HTC One X Unable to get past hboot/fastboot

Hi - first time posting, but I've benefited from many a XDA thread in the past. I'm hopeful that someone can help me.
I tried to put CyanogenMod on my AT&T HTC One X, and was able to unlock the bootloader and put a new boot/recovery image on it. After that, I got into a boot loop and haven't been able to get into recovery since. I've tried flashing new boot.img, new recovery (CyanogenMod and TWRP) and even though I can pause the boot loop to get to the bootloader, it won't let me into recovery.
HBOOT is 2.14, and I can get fastboot connectivity from my computer.
Any ideas/help?

Try flashing TWRP recovery again via fastboot, then I've that's finished flashing give this command:
fastboot erase cache
Then:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now try to enter recovery.
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timmaaa said:
Try flashing TWRP recovery again via fastboot, then I've that's finished flashing give this command:
fastboot erase cache
Then:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now try to enter recovery.
Sent from my Evita
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Just tried that, and no dice. Just keeps on rebooting. If I select the RECOVERY option, it just reboots again - never enters recovery.

You might need to RUU, are you s-off?
Also, where are you downloading TWRP from?
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timmaaa said:
You might need to RUU, are you s-off?
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No, not s-off. I tried that, but I can't get it to boot into Android (after I flash the RUU zip and try to boot, it shows "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))".

jwallaceks said:
No, not s-off. I tried that, but I can't get it to boot into Android (after I flash the RUU zip and try to boot, it shows "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))".
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An RUU isn't a zip, it's an exe program. If you don't have s-off you shouldn't do it anyway.
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timmaaa said:
An RUU isn't a zip, it's an exe program. If you don't have s-off you shouldn't do it anyway.
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Yes, if you are s-on and try to run the 3.18 RUU, you will brick. You can't run an older RUU, due to your hboot version (2.14) and s-on.

timmaaa said:
Also, where are you downloading TWRP from?
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So, I downloaded a fresh version of TWRP per the Evita guide on CyanogenMod, and was able to get into recovery. Thanks for the tip!
Problem is, now I'm unable to flash a ROM because I can't mount /sdcard. I've tried other recoveries, but none of them will mount it, either. Tips?

jwallaceks said:
So, I downloaded a fresh version of TWRP per the Evita guide on CyanogenMod, and was able to get into recovery. Thanks for the tip!
Problem is, now I'm unable to flash a ROM because I can't mount /sdcard. I've tried other recoveries, but none of them will mount it, either. Tips?
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Did you do a factory reset from bootloader? If so, you've corrupted it and it'll need to be formatted. Go into TWRP recovery, connect to pc, select mount, then mount usb storage. Now you'll need to format it in Windows to fat32 format.
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timmaaa said:
Did you do a factory reset from bootloader? If so, you've corrupted it and it'll need to be formatted. Go into TWRP recovery, connect to pc, select mount, then mount usb storage. Now you'll need to format it in Windows to fat32 format.
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That did it! I'm up and running, now! Thanks for all your help!

Cool, no worries. Just remember never to do a factory reset from bootloader, only do that in recovery.
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[Q] AT&T HTC One X completely formatted, Need Help

Hi, I did a terrible mistake but i think it can be fixed
I rooted and installed TWRP (Recovery), after trying a few times to install CM10 and getting stuck on the CM10 loading screen for 30-35 minutes, i came to XDA and learned that i should wipe cache/dalvik/sys, and try again.
I did a mistake and wiped everything from my phone and i don't have any backups ... Using the TWRP i mounted my phone to my computer and added CM10.zip file to try again, but it still shows nothing in my SD Card while in TWRP.
I can reboot and go to recovery.
Can anyone suggest or help me with that?

Did you unmount your sd card after copying the ROM across?
PS. Questions go in the q&a section. I'll ask for this to be moved for you.
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timmaaa said:
Did you unmount your sd card after copying the ROM across?
PS. Questions go in the q&a section. I'll ask for this to be moved for you.
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yes i did, but still it doesn't show it there.
i went back to MOUNT and it does show the ROM there, but when I Unmount and try to find the zip through the Recovery, it shows 0 files.

What does it show on your phone display when you enter the mount menu in recovery? Can you post an image?
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timmaaa said:
What does it show on your phone display when you enter the mount menu in recovery? Can you post an image?
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Attached is the picture of 3 screens.
In the 2nd screen, i can't check (select) SD CARD option.. however when i go to mount and connect my phone to my computer, it gives me a drive where i can put the files (ROM).

There's definitely something wrong there. I've seen people having problems with that version of TWRP, go back to the 2.6.0 version and try again.
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timmaaa said:
There's definitely something wrong there. I've seen people having problems with that version of TWRP, go back to the 2.6.0 version and try again.
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ohh,
so i tried downgrading the TWRP 2.6.3 to 2.6 through fastboot. It doesn't recognize my device when i connect it.
Its stuck on <waiting for the device> in CMD.
I connected the phone while it was OFF, didn't work, went to recovery and connected it, still didn't work.
The method i am using to downgrade:
1. fastboot getvar store
2. Connect the phone while its OFF
3. fastboot flash recovery c:/*directory*/*recovery name*.img
4. fastboot reboot

You need to be booted into the bootloader for fastboot commands to work.
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timmaaa said:
You need to be booted into the bootloader for fastboot commands to work.
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Doesn't work in bootloader.... <waiting for device>

Check your HTC drivers on your pc, that might be your problem.
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timmaaa said:
Check your HTC drivers on your pc, that might be your problem.
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All installed correctly, can see them in Device Manager...

If your drivers are installed correctly and you're connecting in fastboot mode the fastboot commands should work. Try uninstalling HTC drivers and installing them again.
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Tried and still didn't work.
later tried on a windows xp machine and still the same problem.
A friend took it from to help and now it doesn't go to RECOVER... I am attaching an image of how it looks now and what happend when i go to recovery.
have a look and please give some advice
timmaaa said:
If your drivers are installed correctly and you're connecting in fastboot mode the fastboot commands should work. Try uninstalling HTC drivers and installing them again.
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What did your friend do to it?
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He said he will downgrade the recovery, and well, now there is no recovery.
Any ways to fix this?
timmaaa said:
What did your friend do to it?
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I'm not sure seeing as I don't really know what he's done. It looks like he's relocked your bootloader though. Why on earth did you let someone who has no idea what they're doing mess with your phone? I think you're better off returning the phone to stock and leaving it that way.
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shahnoori said:
Attached is the picture of 3 screens.
In the 2nd screen, i can't check (select) SD CARD option.. however when i go to mount and connect my phone to my computer, it gives me a drive where i can put the files (ROM).
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Hello! Something like that happened to me. I choose the option of "factory reset" into the phone first menu (not the TWRP menu) and it left useless the "SD CARD". In order to revert, you have to enter to TWRP menu, choose mount (I think), then choose mount SD and connect to PC. The PC will say that your card is not readable and you must format it to be read. Do it!, I did a fast format and it was enough. Then put in the phone memory (the just formated memory) the desireded ROM (I am using URdroid which is great). And enter TWRP again to flash the rom following the instructions for the choosen ROM. It will fix your problem.

shahnoori said:
Attached is the picture of 3 screens.
In the 2nd screen, i can't check (select) SD CARD option.. however when i go to mount and connect my phone to my computer, it gives me a drive where i can put the files (ROM).
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You need to mount the sdcard, click on where it says 0MB and select the sdcard.

Stuck in boot loop been working on it all day, please help

I have att one x evita. too long to explain everything i have tried but here is where i am
****UNLOCKED****
S-OFF
HBOOT 2.14
I currently have CLOCKWORK RECOVERY going on, I have wiped, installed from SD the CM10.2 nightly i want to install, installs with no errors, installed gapps again no errors.
unit bootloops on HTC screen, I tried again same thing only this time fastboot flashed the boot.img file, tried before and after the rom install.
Tried all the same steps from most current version TWRP.....Im lost, what should i try next.
Also i have no file structure if you mount the storage from recovery i was empty and said it need to be formatted to be used, put it in FAT32. Made it usable, copied the CM ROM directly to the root of mounted drive, since there were no folders or anything in it.
Would love some help please.....im pulling my hair out

ntilley52 said:
I have att one x evita. too long to explain everything i have tried but here is where i am
****UNLOCKED****
S-OFF
HBOOT 2.14
I currently have CLOCKWORK RECOVERY going on, I have wiped, installed from SD the CM10.2 nightly i want to install, installs with no errors, installed gapps again no errors.
unit bootloops on HTC screen, I tried again same thing only this time fastboot flashed the boot.img file, tried before and after the rom install.
Tried all the same steps from most current version TWRP.....Im lost, what should i try next.
Also i have no file structure if you mount the storage from recovery i was empty and said it need to be formatted to be used, put it in FAT32. Made it usable, copied the CM ROM directly to the root of mounted drive, since there were no folders or anything in it.
Would love some help please.....im pulling my hair out
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Have you tried RUUing back to stock and re-rooting?

Mount usb storage in TWRP recovery and format (fat32) the sd in Windows. It looks as though you've done a factory reset in bootloader at some point which corrupts the sd card. Once you've done that I'd suggest trying to flash another ROM, if you still have problems you'll probably need to RUU as Rolltribe suggested.
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I tried mounting SD card and formating, using twrp and cwm. To try the RUU is that something that is done through fastboot USB?
timmaaa said:
Mount usb storage in TWRP recovery and format (fat32) the sd in Windows. It looks as though you've done a factory reset in bootloader at some point which corrupts the sd card. Once you've done that I'd suggest trying to flash another ROM, if you still have problems you'll probably need to RUU as Rolltribe suggested.
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And the format didn't work? An RUU is an exe program that's run through Windows while the phone is connected, usually in fastboot mode.
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timmaaa said:
And the format didn't work? An RUU is an exe program that's run through Windows while the phone is connected, usually in fastboot mode.
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no it didnt work i am trying downloading the RUU right now.
RUU_Evita_UL_ATT_US_1.44.502.1_Radio_0.15.3201.09_release_249105.exe
this ^ is the file i am downloading does it loot correct for an ATT HTC ONE X(Evita)

That is an at&t RUU but it's a very old one. Personally I'd use the latest which is the 3.18 RUU.
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timmaaa said:
That is an at&t RUU but it's a very old one. Personally I'd use the latest which is the *****
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Having about the same issue on my phone. I have TWRP 2.5 on there. Tried to re-install viperxl and it goes through the install OK and then just boot loops.
Tried to use the RUU listed above and it fails with an error code of "Error 159 image error"
The RUU is going from Image version 2.20.502.7 to image ver 3.18.502.6
I had a different error with another RUU image I downloaded from HTC but didn't take notes on error.
Any idea's?

TWRP 2.5 is your problem, it's full of bugs. Download TWRP 2.6 from here. Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you can enter recovery on your phone and flash again and you should be fine.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
TWRP 2.5 is your problem, it's full of bugs. Download TWRP 2.6 from *** Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you can enter recovery on your phone and flash again and you should be fine.
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Trying now. Thanks for the super fast reply. MUCH Appreciated.

HomeWorx said:
Trying now. Thanks for the super fast reply. MUCH Appreciated.
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u can also try using twrp one click tool v2.6.0.0 per timmaaa suggestion on my signature link below.....
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HomeWorx said:
Having about the same issue on my phone. I have TWRP 2.5 on there. Tried to re-install viperxl and it goes through the install OK and then just boot loops.
Tried to use the RUU listed above and it fails with an error code of "Error 159 image error"
The RUU is going from Image version 2.20.502.7 to image ver 3.18.502.6
I had a different error with another RUU image I downloaded from HTC but didn't take notes on error.
Any idea's?
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RUU got me back up to stock, thanks for that, now trying to reinstall CM10

HTC Bricked?

So I think my HTC One X is bricked. It says "No OS" when I'm in TWRP. I downloaded the ViperXL ROM so I can install it again onto my phone but I can't transfer the files to my phone. When I connect my phone into my computer, it says there is no driver or the driver cannot be installed even though I already installed all the updated drivers for it. So is there anyway for me to get the ViperXL ROM on my phone so I can use it again? Thanks,

Your phone isn't bricked, if it powers on at all it isn't a brick. More information needed though. What are your bootloader details? Which recovery version are you using? Is the mount usb storage option in the recovery not working?
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timmaaa said:
Your phone isn't bricked, if it powers on at all it isn't a brick. More information needed though. What are your bootloader details? Which recovery version are you using? Is the mount usb storage option in the recovery not working?
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I'm using the TeamWin bootloader and I'm not sure which version it is. Also, when I got to Mount, I click mount and then it has the unmount button right after I click mount. Not sure what to do there. Thanks,

edwardjiang7 said:
I'm using the TeamWin bootloader and I'm not sure which version it is. Also, when I got to Mount, I click mount and then it has the unmount button right after I click mount. Not sure what to do there. Thanks,
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How do you not know which version it is? You flashed it to the device didn't you? It says at the top of the screen as soon as you enter TWRP. I also asked what your bootloader details are, I ask these questions because I need this information to help you, so I need you to answer them if you want help. So when you click the mount usb storage button (with the phone connected of course) does it not show up as a removable drive in Windows?
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timmaaa said:
How do you not know which version it is? You flashed it to the device didn't you? It says at the top of the screen as soon as you enter TWRP. I also asked what your bootloader details are, I ask these questions because I need this information to help you, so I need you to answer them if you want help. So when you click the mount usb storage button (with the phone connected of course) does it not show up as a removable drive in Windows?
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I'm trying to charge my phone right now so I will give you the version in a bit and when I click mount, nothing shows up on Windows. I'm running Windows 7 64 bit.

I also need your bootloader information please. Have you performed a factory reset from the bootloader by any chance?
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timmaaa said:
I also need your bootloader information please. Have you performed a factory reset from the bootloader by any chance?
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Yes I already did a factory reset. And I will give you the version number tomorrow if that's fine since my phone is still charging and doesn't want to turn on.

But did you do the factory reset in recovery or in the bootloader?
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timmaaa said:
But did you do the factory reset in recovery or in the bootloader?
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I did a factory reset in both. And the version is also v2.4.1.0. Thanks,

Ok, there's half your problem. Don't ever perform a factory reset from the bootloader because doing that in a modified Evita causes the sd card to become corrupted. The other half of your problem is your recovery version, TWRP 2.4.x and 2.5.x are buggy and shouldn't be used. Download TWRP 2.6 from here.
Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now go into TWRP and select wipe, then advanced wipe, check sd card/internal storage and wipe it. Now try mounting it to your PC.
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timmaaa said:
Ok, there's half your problem. Don't ever perform a factory reset from the bootloader because doing that in a modified Evita causes the sd card to become corrupted. The other half of your problem is your recovery version, TWRP 2.4.x and 2.5.x are buggy and shouldn't be used. Download TWRP 2.6 from here.
Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now go into TWRP and select wipe, then advanced wipe, check sd card/internal storage and wipe it. Now try mounting it to your PC.
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Okay thanks but how do I put that file in the fastboot folder if I can't get my computer to recognize my phone?

edwardjiang7 said:
Okay thanks but how do I put that file in the fastboot folder if I can't get my computer to recognize my phone?
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reinstall your drivers

pandasa123 said:
reinstall your drivers
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I tried uninstalling the HTC driver and then reinstalled it but it didn't work.

What method are you using to install the drivers? Where are you getting them from?
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timmaaa said:
What method are you using to install the drivers? Where are you getting them from?
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HTC Sync Manager from the HTC website. Are there any links you have for me to install?

There is a thread in our general section which has a download of only the drivers.
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timmaaa said:
There is a thread in our general section which has a download of only the drivers.
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Okay so do I have to install the drivers and update it through the computer?

The drivers should already be the latest, so install them and connect your device.
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timmaaa said:
The drivers should already be the latest, so install them and connect your device.
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So I found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217384
I just downloaded the "Updated on 6.6.13" files.

Ok, but just to note that you got those from the international One X Endeavoru forum. Is there any particular reason you were in that forum?
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[Q] Unable to install any custom ROM

Hey there!
I'm pretty new to the Android platform. I've been on iOS for many years.
I already flashed a custom firmware on a Moto G, which worked fine. (SlimKat)
I thought about doing the same thing with my HTC One X.
GSM version (Model: PJ83100)
Current device state:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.14.0000
RADIO-0.23a.32.01.29
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Nov 26 2012, 18:37:14:-1
Unlike the Moto G Bootloader, I'm unable to erase any partition but the cache. Example:
./fastboot erase system
erasing 'system'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
I am not able to boot into the OS or the recovery partition anymore, so they have probably been wiped. When I reboot the device, it's either a boot loop or it simply shuts down.
I already tried to flash CWM and TWRP. Each of those were successful, at least according to the terminal... Unfortunately, same thing happens when the phone reboots (unable to access recovery).
I also tried to flash SlimKat with the "./fastboot flash zip file_name.zip" command, even if it isn't supposed to work (I believe). It wasn't successful.
In despair, I flashed the boot image from the ROM but still without result.
I did all of those in the FastBoot window and on the RUU mode (./fastboot oem rebootRUU).
Both stuck at the same points.
If anyone knows how to fix this, it would be really appreciated.
All the posts related to the issue did not help me in any ways.
Thank you!

You need to work out why your recovery flashes aren't working, you need a custom recovery to install custom ROMs on this device, flashing them through fastboot will not work. Can you explain in detail and step by step the method you use to flash the recovery please?
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timmaaa said:
You need to work out why your recovery flashes aren't working, you need a custom recovery to install custom ROMs on this device, flashing them through fastboot will not work. Can you explain in detail and step by step the method you use to flash the recovery please?
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I'm doing the same thing that should be done.
./fastboot erase cache
./fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-evita.img
./fastboot reboot-bootloader
Select BOOTLOADER
Select RECOVERY
Device shows HTC logo for one-two secs
Shuts down

Did you check the md5 of the downloaded recovery? It might be corrupt.
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timmaaa said:
Did you check the md5 of the downloaded recovery? It might be corrupt.
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I redownloaded the file from the internet so it can't be corrupted twice.
I believe that I also tried with CWM with same results.
None of those even want to boot.
And now since yesterday, I'm not even able to boot my phone.
I contacted HTC and their hard reset procedure did nothing.
Well...

jeanchoquette56 said:
I redownloaded the file from the internet so it can't be corrupted twice.
I believe that I also tried with CWM with same results.
None of those even want to boot.
And now since yesterday, I'm not even able to boot my phone.
I contacted HTC and their hard reset procedure did nothing.
Well...
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It can be corrupted twice, it can be corrupted a thousand times in a row, that's why you need to check the md5 like I suggested. Did you do that??
Forget what HTC have to say, any advice they would give is irrelevant for a modified device. In fact, if you've performed a factory reset from the bootloader you've also just corrupted your sd card.
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timmaaa said:
It can be corrupted twice, it can be corrupted a thousand times in a row, that's why you need to check the md5 like I suggested. Did you do that??
Forget what HTC have to say, any advice they would give is irrelevant for a modified device. In fact, if you've performed a factory reset from the bootloader you've also just corrupted your sd card.
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I'm not sure how to verify the md5. You want me to verifiy the file on the computer or after is has been transfered to the phone?
Like I said, I'm not able to do a factory reset from the bootloader as all "format erase --partiton--" return in errors.
These commands helped me to corrrectly install Slimkat on my Moto G, but how can you do the same when it's not possible to wipe the phone in any ways? From the recovery partition, that would be possible. I'm able to flash the recovery, but not to access it. As this said, I'm really stuck.
The One X does not have a SD card btw. At least, there look to be no slot for it.
Thank you!
Especially timmaaa

jeanchoquette56 said:
I'm not sure how to verify the md5. You want me to verifiy the file on the computer or after is has been transfered to the phone?
Like I said, I'm not able to do a factory reset from the bootloader as all "format erase --partiton--" return in errors.
These commands helped me to corrrectly install Slimkat on my Moto G, but how can you do the same when it's not possible to wipe the phone in any ways? From the recovery partition, that would be possible. I'm able to flash the recovery, but not to access it. As this said, I'm really stuck.
The One X does not have a SD card btw. At least, there look to be no slot for it.
Thank you!
Especially timmaaa
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Ok, you don't know how to verify the md5, but you can overcome that problem by using Google to search how to do it.
So you've attempted a factory reset from the bootloader, it gave you errors, and it has corrupted your sd card.
I'm aware that this device doesn't have an sd card slot, it has internal memory (or a virtual sd card), which is commonly referred to as the sd card.
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