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18/Nov 2.5.1.2 r2: ClockworkMod recovery for HTC Desire HD

I'm pleased to present my ClockworkMod recovery for the HTC Desire HD (aka HTC Ace / HTC Spade). This recovery has been built and setup by me and is in no way endorsed buy Koush, so please don't ask him for support! I am still testing this recovery, so caution is advised and you use it at your own risk!
You will need the ENG HBOOT installed on your device to flash this recovery!
You can load recovery by powering on the device with 'Volume Down' pressed and selecting the 'recovery' option, by using 'adb recovery', by installing 'Quick Boot' from the Market or by installing 'ROM Manager' from the market.
Navigation in the recovery image as follows:
Volume Up / Down to move between options
Power key to select an option
Select 'go back' option to go back
Step by step install instructions
Download 2.5.1.2 r1 ClockworkMod Recovery for Desire HD - DOWNLOAD
Download fastboot if you do not have it already.
Turn off your phone and take out the battery. Unplug the phone from the PC / charger.
Replace the battery and turn the phone back on with 'volume down' held, then select 'fastboot' (using the power button).
Plug the phone into the PC.
Extract the fastboot zip file.
From a command prompt (at the directory containing these new files!) run 'fastboot-windows flash recovery recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r2.img' (subsituting 'fastboot-mac' or 'sudo fastboot-linux' as required)
When this finishes, from the command prompt run 'fastboot-windows reboot' (again substituting 'fastboot-mac' or 'sudo fastboot-linux' as required)
Done!
The changelog is in the next post.
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Changelog
18/Nov 2.5.2.1 r2
Updated to fix mounting /sdcard and /sd-ext via shell
17/Nov 2.5.2.1 r1
Initial Release

GJ, work fine

looking forward to trying this out when I get home from work.

Yeeeey, gonna try asap

can we flash straight over test recovery? No extra steps needed?

Same as above+ if not, could someone linux-literate explain us how to remove the test recovery please?

Ohh Thats sounds good to me.
I have the German hboot version, how can i flash this recovery?
Thanks

Works like a charm, no more 3 time scrolling to activate the power button.

Recovery seem to be working ok just like the test. But I still find it strange that I cant mount the SD card if I boot to the recovery using the Volume down and power method. The only way I can mount is to boot using the ROM manager. (By the way, I have the S-OFF and root).

That's weird, i'll look into that.
P

easier, than the RaiderX303 recovery, as it is not needed to go down 3 times to get back menu option and power selection.
I just flashed in fastboot, and it works perfect.
just flash it as you flashed the test recovery!

paulobrien said:
That's weird, i'll look into that.
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The only thing you can mount is the system, data, and cache. Well the sd-ext (I dont think work, since I dont have ext partition on my SD card yet). I dont even know if we need to partition Ext with the HD rom? (Personally I dont think we need)
Anyway Paul...thanks heaps man...you are the man
Another Feedback:
Both Backup and restore tested working just fine....even restoring from the backup created by the test recovery just fine.

paulobrien said:
That's weird, i'll look into that.
P
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'fastboot-windows.exe flash recovery recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r1.im'
Shouldnt this be .img?? Edit post #1 plz.

xmoo said:
'fastboot-windows.exe flash recovery recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.2-ace-modaco-r1.im'
Shouldnt this be .img?? Edit post #1 plz.
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Obviously. Damn typos!
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Don't we need S-OFF device in order to use fastboot commands?

That's the ENG hboot, and yes, it is needed.

jkoljo said:
That's the ENG hboot, and yes, it is needed.
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I asked because it's not mentioned in the first post Some people might be confused...

How do I remove the test recovery please?

forelli said:
How do I remove the test recovery please?
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Just overwrite with this one.
Or extract the original recovery from rom.zip (of the stock rom you using)

[Q] Bricked, HTC BOOTLOOP, No RECOVERY, Begging You

hi all xda community !
So here is the situation :
HBOOT Screen :
***UNLOCKED***
pyramid pvt ship s-off rl
HBOOT-1.27.0000
Radio-11.21.3504.13_2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.226.00.0104
eMMC-boot
Symptom:
I'm Stuck in a bootloop after i flash the 3.24 firmware and the Elegancia ROM.
First Time the roms boot normaly, then i reboot with the USB Cable attach.
And here come the BootLoop
Try to go to recovery, but bootLoop too.........
So I can go in Hboot, i can do FASTBOOT command and that all.
I try to flash CWM from fastboot -- > Ok for flash but wont go in recovery..
Try to flash 1.17 firmware then flash ROM.zip from 1.35Ruu Europe release --> Bootloop
Try to Flash 3.24 Ruu Same BOOTLOOP..
So what can I do community ?
What Solution i have ?
Why i cant flash a recovery since i Have S-OFF ??
MAYBE :
- Maybe i flash a Ruu who was Corrupt
- Maybe the radio don't match the Ruu i Tried to flash
- Maybe i'm just a simple mind guy
It seems that the 3.24 Firmware from SebastianFM with hBoot unlock have some problem, cause it seems that i'm not the only one who got several problem after flash this Firmware.

toowave said:
hi all xda community !
So here is the situation :
HBOOT Screen :
***UNLOCKED***
pyramid pvt ship s-off rl
HBOOT-1.27.0000
Radio-11.21.3504.13_2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.226.00.0104
eMMC-boot
Symptom:
I'm Stuck in a bootloop after i flash the 3.24 firmware and the Elegancia ROM.
First Time the roms boot normaly, then i reboot with the USB Cable attach.
And here come the BootLoop
Try to go to recovery, but bootLoop too.........
So I can go in Hboot, i can do FASTBOOT command and that all.
I try to flash CWM from fastboot -- > Ok for flash but wont go in recovery..
Try to flash 1.17 firmware then flash ROM.zip from 1.35Ruu Europe release --> Bootloop
Try to Flash 3.24 Ruu Same BOOTLOOP..
So what can I do community ?
What Solution i have ?
Why i cant flash a recovery since i Have S-OFF ??
MAYBE :
- Maybe i flash a Ruu who was Corrupt
- Maybe the radio don't match the Ruu i Tried to flash
- Maybe i'm just a simple mind guy
It seems that the 3.24 Firmware from SebastianFM with hBoot unlock have some problem, cause it seems that i'm not the only one who got several problem after flash this Firmware.
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Follow this thread .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480061
I doubt you may have to look the highlighted red text.

hi & thks
I already read this thread, problem is that i can't flash anything except Ruu Roms with fastboot or maybe i can but i don't know how to do ..
i already try to flash recovery (CWM) but bootloop when i want to go to recovery
if you now how i can have a recovery to work, or maybe if i can wipe everything with fastboot i would appreciate

toowave said:
hi & thks
I already read this thread, problem is that i can't flash anything except Ruu Roms with fastboot or maybe i can but i don't know how to do ..
i already try to flash recovery (CWM) but bootloop when i want to go to recovery
if you now how i can have a recovery to work, or maybe if i can wipe everything with fastboot i would appreciate
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I got you. Actually you do not have any custom recovery installed. Actually if you flash any RUU it will wipe your recovery partition and install stock recovery. So first you flash a custom recovery. I know you tried to flash CWM.But you got bootloop. Did you delete the file PG58IMG.zip from sdcard after flashing CWM ???? Please redo the following steps.
STEPS TO FOLLOW:
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation here .
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone.
4. Remove the battery.
5. Wait a minute.
6. Put the battery again.
7. Press Power + Volume Down key together.
8. The phone will boot into bootloader.
9. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
10. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
11. It may not boot . Do not worry because you may have wiped out evrything.
12. Power off your phone.
13. Delete PG58IMG from your memory card .
14. Download your favorite custom ICS ROM.
15. Put it on the root of your SDCARD.
16. Remove the battery.
17. Wait a minute.
18. Put the battery again.
19. Press Power + Volume Down key together.
20. The phone will boot into bootloader.
21. Select "Recovery" by pressing Volume Down Key.
22. Press Power button after selecting Recovery.
23. Your phone will reboot into clockworkmod recovery.
24. Wipe system, boot, cache, data , and dalvik cache
24. Install your ROM from SDCARD.
25. Wait at least 7 to 10 minutes for first boot
26. Your phone will be normal now.
NOTE:
******* You must be SuperCID to do the above. Please also note , from your preveous post, I understand that you have V3.24 Firmware. Remember only ICS rom will work with this firmware. So do not flash Gingerbread ROM.**********

hi help is appreciate,
`So i tried to follow your step 3 times . One with 1.17 Firmware 3.12 & 3.24.
every time after flashing the recovery, i reboot and when i go to recovery the phone go into boot loop.

toowave said:
hi help is appreciate,
`So i tried to follow your step 3 times . One with 1.17 Firmware 3.12 & 3.24.
every time after flashing the recovery, i reboot and when i go to recovery the phone go into boot loop.
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Which ROM you want to flash ??
Why did you try all three firmware ???? You should choose your firmware according to your ROM you want to flash.
You may get boot loop after flashing recovery as there might be no rom installed.
So as I said after flashing recovery you should power off your device. Then boot into bootloader by the preveous method. ( Step 3 to 7 ).Selct recovery by volume down key. Then press power button. You will be in recovery. And flash your ROM. But your ROM should match with the firmware.

Ok but How could i flash a ROm if i can't go to recovery ...

Ok maybe you miss understand, i got boot loop when i want to go to recovery too

Please tell me what ROM you want to flash. Post the link here. And once again you give the details of your boot loader screen. Do you have fastboot/adb set up on your PC?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using Tapatalk

Android Revolution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4
Seem to be a good Base.
I can Do fast boot command, but no adb .
HBOOT Screen :
***UNLOCKED***
pyramid pvt ship s-off rl
HBOOT-1.27.0000
Radio-11.21.3504.13_2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.226.00.0104
eMMC-boot

toowave said:
Android Revolution : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4
Seem to be a good Base.
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Ok you want arhd 6.2.1 . Tell me your cid. And where is the details of your current boot loader screen?
You did not tell me whether you have adb/fastboot set up..
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using Tapatalk

Ok i edit my previous response, with the informations you want.
And i'm super CID.
other Things, the phone won't want to charge cause he repeatedly try to boot.

toowave said:
Ok i edit my previous response, with the informations you want.
And i'm super CID.
other Things, the phone won't want to charge cause he repeatedly try to boot.
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So, Let fix the recovery first.
Download this attatched recovery (4Ext Touch).
MD5 Checksum : d31d7df8d275f7234416af6a2e8b1c73
Check the md5check sum after download. If it matches , go to the next step else redownload.
Put the downloaded recovery.img in the directory of your fastboot binary.
Connect your phone with pc via usb cable.
Reboot your phone into bootloader.
Open fastboot command from your pc.
Now type the following command in fastboot.
" fastboot flash recovery recovery.img "
After flashing type " fastboot reboot"
Now try to go to recovery. If it is successfull then I will tell you the ROM flashing part.
Please come on gtalk . My gtalk id is musarraf172

ok i'm on gtalk wait for ya

so i'm still in the BOotLoop mode.
i've tried almost everything who was in the forum.
i'm aware of the noob style problem(Firmware not updated, still got PM58IMG.zip in SDcard, wrong Rom--firmware etc ..) and i'm not in this case !!!!
I think the device is brick but maybe someone with good knowledge, and experience can help me.
For now i got the last Hboot, i can flash recovery from fastboot , the command return OK but recovery wont boot.
Ruu flashing run nice with no problem but don't Boot (.exe and PM58IMG.zip).
when i try to unlock bootloader (who is already mark S-OFF but just for try)
with the HTCDEV method i'm stuck on the Unlock bootloader screen and i can't click YES.
it seems that my data partition have disappear ...
I here if you need more information.
Maybe someone can tell me if it's possible to FullWipe from fastboot ?

toowave said:
so i'm still in the BOotLoop mode.
i've tried almost everything who was in the forum.
i'm aware of the noob style problem(Firmware not updated, still got PM58IMG.zip in SDcard, wrong Rom--firmware etc ..) and i'm not in this case !!!!
I think the device is brick but maybe someone with good knowledge, and experience can help me.
For now i got the last Hboot, i can flash recovery from fastboot , the command return OK but recovery wont boot.
Ruu flashing run nice with no problem but don't Boot (.exe and PM58IMG.zip).
when i try to unlock bootloader (who is already mark S-OFF but just for try)
with the HTCDEV method i'm stuck on the Unlock bootloader screen and i can't click YES.
it seems that my data partition have disappear ...
I here if you need more information.
Maybe someone can tell me if it's possible to FullWipe from fastboot ?
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if yo can go in fastboot your likley not bricked.
you can always flash the original or similar ruu (not a rom) you phone came with in fastboot.
so you will go to stock with your hboot and recovery and to see if it boots.
then do the whole process over. s-off, then root.
then check your mid and cid if its supported.
and only then update to ics.
btw whats the type of phone? branded or og htc

my phone is from vodaphone so branded.
What do you mean by flashing your original or similar Ruu ?
The one coming with the phone out of box ?
i flash via command, .exe or PM58IMG.zip ?
i don't write my original cid is it bad ?
thks

toowave said:
my phone is from vodaphone so branded.
What do you mean by flashing your original or similar Ruu ?
The one coming with the phone out of box ?
i flash via command, .exe or PM58IMG.zip ?
i don't write my original cid is it bad ?
thks
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Come on g talk
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using Tapatalk

toowave said:
my phone is from vodaphone so branded.
What do you mean by flashing your original or similar Ruu ?
The one coming with the phone out of box ?
i flash via command, .exe or PM58IMG.zip ?
i don't write my original cid is it bad ?
thks
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yes the rom the phone came with or close to it (any with recent ota`s).
always flash the ruu.exe because it wil recover the hboot, radio and recovery to stock. (zipfiles can be easily corrupted)
so go in fastboot usb (via power and volume button) and run the ruu.exe
then s-off/root the device
when s-off you should be able to install recovery within the original rom like cwr or ext4 updater tool, backup, then check your mid and cid, get a correct zipfile for the ics firmware update, flash arhd (it includes the lastest ext4 recovery). then change roms if you like.
you then also can check if the phone is working correctly.
if you already changed to supercid, i think its oke.
if not, on the forum there is al list of cid`s from different countrys and brands.
also there is al list of originals ruu the devices came with.
i assume you have done custom roms before ics came out?
so the cupercid was applied correctly?
i never supercid my devices (on a personal note)
and always flashed the testroms (to get the latest firmware) with no probs.
but if your branded its mandatory.

i've already flash 3 Ruu from this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
and all finish in a bootloop with no stock recovery... almost all Ruu run fine with no alert
ruu i flashed already :
RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.27.401.3_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_10.11.9007.
RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1_Radio_10.43a.9007.00U_10.51.9007.
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.25.401.101_Radio_11.68.3504.00U_11.21.3

Red triangle after official ICS

Hello,
I have troubles with my phone which won't boot. I installed official ICS exe on my computer and after update wizard said that was successfully finished.
When I turn on phone first is HTC sign and then is blank black screen (lightly illuminated) and stays there.
If I remove SD card then I get the red triangle message.
What could be wrong? How do I fix this?
regards
If i press volume down and power:
-Revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3831.19.00.110
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
HBOOT
If i press recovery it goes to black screen again

Do not, ever, EVER, install an official ROM throught the RUU while being on S-OFF

yes, your phone was s-off and you should update by using PG88IMG.zip instead of RUU file.
Do you have goldcard backup? If so you can use goldcard to unbrick.

Yeah I know that now.
I have nothing backed up.
Please do tell me I have hope.

usyn1 said:
Yeah I know that now.
I have nothing backed up.
Please do tell me I have hope.
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volume up + pwr button ?

Nothing,
only power button + vol down works.
Actuly I have somewhat backup file on SD. It is located in clockworkmod --> backup --> folder --> 6 files in it.

usyn1 said:
Nothing,
only power button + vol down works.
Actuly I have somewhat backup file on SD. It is located in clockworkmod --> backup --> folder --> 6 files in it.
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may be it is nandroid backup
can you boot to custom recovery? If yes you can restore from there

I can boot up to bootloader (vol down + pwr)
I can select:
FASTBOOT (reboot reboot bootloader and power down) -> all works
RECOVERY (do not work) phone restarts to HTC logo and then blank screen
FACTORY RESET (do not work) phone restarts to HTC logo and then blank screen
SIMLOCK (dont know?)
IMAGE CRC (work)
In backup folder:
boot.img
cache.img
data.img
nandroid.md5
recovery.img
system.img

usyn1 said:
I can boot up to bootloader (vol down + pwr)
I can select:
FASTBOOT (reboot reboot bootloader and power down) -> all works
RECOVERY (do not work) phone restarts to HTC logo and then blank screen
FACTORY RESET (do not work) phone restarts to HTC logo and then blank screen
SIMLOCK (dont know?)
IMAGE CRC (work)
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If you can get to fastboot then surely you should be able to use ADB to connect to your phone?

Please tell me more about ADB? How can I try if I am able to use ADB?

have you tried to enter fastboot, connect to PC with USB, and flash the custom recovery once more? Probably, when you tried to apply the RUU - it overwrote the custom recovery with the official one, so you need to reflash the custom one back, access it, and restore a nandroid backup from within it. Then, either use the method to upgrade to ICS but keep root and s-off, or go completely stock and and upgrade to official ICS (with a possibility to root it), or simply flash the prerooted official ICS ROM

Sorry for my noob questions.
I need some software on my PC to flash from computer? Thank you for all you are helping.

usyn1 said:
Sorry for my noob questions.
I need some software on my PC to flash from computer? Thank you for all you are helping.
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things that you need are:
- ADB.exe
- Fastboot.exe
- few .dll files that allow these two to work on your computer
- Fastboot drivers
- and an .img file of the required custom recovery
You can find all of these somewhere in Desire S forums, just search for keywork "[GUIDE]"
Then you can simply follow the instructions from the guide on how to use the adb and fastboot, and you'll be back up and running in no time
And because you're already S-OFF, all you need to do is get the files I listed above, unpack the archive with them in somewhere like C:/, open command prompt, get into bootloader, select "FASTBOOT", and enter the "fastboot flash recovery (recovery name).img" command, then reboot into bootloader again with "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command, and then you'll be able to access the newly flashed custom recovery to restore your backup, and return your phone to life
Seems complicated in text format, but it's actually easier than you might think
EDIT #1: Look here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401

Many thanks, I will try and report back!
And if I understand when I install ADB I must go for cmd..?

usyn1 said:
Many thanks, I will try and report back!
And if I understand when I install ADB I must go for cmd..?
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you don't need to install anything other than drivers to allow your PC to work with adb/fastboot commands through CMD. And, if I remember correctly, you should also deinstall HTC Sync program and delete any HTC drivers present on your system currently. Then install fastboot drivers, and you're good to go.
Good luck mate

F.Y.I, if your hboot is ENG S-OFF you can run RUU to update and it will NOT brick your phone.
And here is some link for you to install custom recovery:
- HTC Driver:
www.htcaddicts.com/download.php?id=318
- Android tool (contains adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, AdbWinUsbApi.dll, fastboot.exe):
http://www.mediafire.com/?4dx982z93w8z7wk
- Custom recovery image (4EXT):
http://downloads.saga-lbc-mod.de/recovery-images/4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_saga.zip
Download and extract recovery.img from the zip file.
How to flash recovery: open DOS command prompt in the folder where edb.exe is located (recovery.img file should be in the same folder) and type:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Hope this help, good luck

Wow vndnguyen!
I managed to acess 4EXT recovery v2.1.0.
Now I restored system to 2.3.5 sense 3.0 HBOOT and other is the same.
What I need now to do to get ICS the right way? Is this guide good? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858508 I am getting: can't open '/sdcard/hboot.img': No such file or directory

You probably forgot to enable the USB debugging mode? And try to download ADB again

I swapped SD card then it worked.
Successfully installed ICS thank you guys, hope this will be useful for someone.

congratulation

[Q] Where has recovery gone?

no access to recovery
I've got big problem. My One Mini is fine until I try to go into recovery. It refuses to go there.
I get fastboot and bootloader menus fine. It enters bootloader, but if I try to go into recovery, it just goes back to the main bootloader menu.
The problem started when I flashed CWMRecovery. Fastboot and adb recognise my phone, and accept commands, but when I try to fastboot flash recovery in it sends an error message. File not found.
I tried " fastboot boot recovery.img" but that just froze the machine .
When I try to get into recovery from rom manager or ROM toolbox pro, it takes me to the fastboot menu, not into recovery, and we're back to square one, as above.
Running android 4.3 Sense 5.5 software 2.12.401.1 Supercid 11111111
rooted and unlocked
To get the phone to work again, I have to hold power down for about 10 secs direct from fastboot/bootloader...may have to do this several times before it boots into Android.
If I turn power off from bootloader, it returns to bootloader when I power up again.
If I don't turn the phone off, once in main application, it's all OK.
Ho hum.
As I say , it works like a dream until I want to go into recovery.
Any ideas, please?
Thanks

Hi
Boblud said:
I tried " fastboot boot recovery.img" but that just froze the machine .
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The correct command to flash the recovery is
Code:
fastboot flash recovery your_recovery_image.img
see also: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_fastboot_intro
Booting into recovery should be possible with
Code:
adb reboot recovery
I didnt tried CWM on the Mini, but used it on my old Marvel. I'm satisfied with TWRP for the Mini.
greetings

Yes, thanks. I know the commands should work...but that's the trouble..they don't!
I can get into the recovery menu...HBOOT /FASTBOOT / RECOVERY and so on, but selecting "RECOVERY" simply sends me back to HBOOT menu.
I can't flash anything under FASTBOOT, either. I've been doing this sort of thing for several years without trouble....until now!
So come on chaps..thinking caps on , please.

Boblud said:
Yes, thanks. I know the commands should work...but that's the trouble..they don't!
I can get into the recovery menu...HBOOT /FASTBOOT / RECOVERY and so on, but selecting "RECOVERY" simply sends me back to HBOOT menu.
I can't flash anything under FASTBOOT, either. I've been doing this sort of thing for several years without trouble....until now!
So come on chaps..thinking caps on , please.
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lock the bootloader RUU back to stock and start over ?

clsA said:
lock the bootloader RUU back to stock and start over ?
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Thanks, will do when I can find ruu to download! Any pointers, please?

Uhm.... have u read Frequently Asked Questions by @KidCarter93 ?
KidCarter93 said:
[SIZE=+1]Q11: I have a custom recovery installed but I can't boot into it.[/SIZE]
Use the command - fastboot erase cache.
You should now be able to boot into recovery.​
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Maybe it helps.

Boblud said:
Thanks, will do when I can find ruu to download! Any pointers, please?
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here's the RUU
http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...14_10.20.40.4408L_release_333483_signed_2.exe

clsA said:
here's the RUU
http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...14_10.20.40.4408L_release_333483_signed_2.exe
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Thanks for help all round.
The RUU wouldn't run: it reported an unknown error, but having done so, it must have done something, as when I rebooted, I had access to recovery once again...briefly! Then it went again.
Anyway, I re locked / unlocked , locked a few times, and hey presto, it's sprung back into life!

Stuck in reboot loop flashing back to stock. Need assistance.

I had TWRP custom recovery installed, but I wanted to run an OTA update so I tried to flash back to stock recovery. My phone is now stuck in a reboot loop. It sits at a black screen with a small picture of an M8 and a red triangle and exclamation mark over it, then eventually it reboots. It boots to the white screen with the green "htc" logo, then goes back to the same black screen. I've tried holding down the power button, holding down Vol down+Power, holding down Vol up+Power, and holding down all three, but the reboot loop continues. Fastboot does not see my phone at any stage.
Here are the steps that I followed to arrive at where I am now:
1. Booted to Fastboot
2. Connected my phone to my PC
3. Opened a CMD prompt and accessed the fastboot directory
4. Ran this command: Fastboot oem rebootRUU
5. Ran this command: fastboot devices
6. Ensured that my phone was listed
7. Ran this command: fastboot flash recovery stock-recovery-4.4.3.img
8. Received a message stating that it was successful
9. Opened HBOOT on my phone
10. Opened Recovery on my phone
11. Phone went to a black screen with a small picture of a phone and a red triangle and exclamation mark
12. Phone stays there for a little while, then reboots to this screen, then the cycle starts over again
I did some searching but I couldn't find anything that helped. Anyone have any ideas?

Sorry, I mistakenly posted this in the wrong forum. Mods, could you please move this to Help & Troubleshooting?

UPDATE: I was able to get into fastboot by quickly holding down Vol Down + Power in between boot cycles, and fastboot is seeing my device on my PC. The problem now is that I don't know what to do from here.

craichead said:
UPDATE: I was able to get into fastboot by quickly holding down Vol Down + Power in between boot cycles, and fastboot is seeing my device on my PC. The problem now is that I don't know what to do from here.
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What you are seeing is stock recovery. That is normal so relax.
What it sounds to me that you are wanting to do, is put your phone into a stock enough state in order to take any upcoming OTA correct?
I suggest at this point, that you take the latest available RUU (which has the latest OTA firmware included) which is also pre-rooted.
You will need to be able to get into Hboot however and you can do this by doing the following:
Hold Power+Volume up until the screen shuts off and goes black, then IMMEDIATELY hold power+volume down until you boot into hboot.
Once in hboot, you can always fastboot flash back TWRP to get your custom recovery back and flash custom roms.
I would do that first if there are things on your internal memory that you wish to save and off-load to your pc prior to taking the RUU.
If there is nothing you wish to save and you're ready to return to stock (but rooted so you can get back into the custom game later if you like), then follow the instructions outlined in the OP of this thread (which will provide a link for you to download the RUU needed): http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...zw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
If S=ON, select the S=ON link.
If S=OFF, select the S=OFF link.
Neo
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ΠΣΘ said:
What you are seeing is stock recovery. That is normal so relax.
What it sounds to me that you are wanting to do, is put your phone into a stock enough state in order to take any upcoming OTA correct?
I suggest at this point, that you take the latest available RUU (which has the latest OTA firmware included) which is also pre-rooted.
You will need to be able to get into Hboot however and you can do this by doing the following:
Hold Power+Volume up until the screen shuts off and goes black, then IMMEDIATELY hold power+volume down until you boot into hboot.
Once in hboot, you can always fastboot flash back TWRP to get your custom recovery back and flash custom roms.
I would do that first if there are things on your internal memory that you wish to save and off-load to your pc prior to taking the RUU.
If there is nothing you wish to save and you're ready to return to stock (but rooted so you can get back into the custom game later if you like), then follow the instructions outlined in the OP of this thread (which will provide a link for you to download the RUU needed): http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...zw-m8-master-ruu-firmware-collection-t2946473
If S=ON, select the S=ON link.
If S=OFF, select the S=OFF link.
Neo
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I actually don't think that it's in stock recovery. It still won't power on and is stuck in a reboot loop unless I hold Vol Down+Power during the reboot.

craichead said:
I actually don't think that it's in stock recovery. It still won't power on and is stuck in a reboot loop unless I hold Vol Down+Power during the reboot.
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Hold down Volume UP+Power for about 10 seconds until the screen goes black and then immediately hold Volume Down+Power until you get into hboot.

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Hold down Volume UP+Power for about 10 seconds until the screen goes black and then immediately hold Volume Down+Power until you get into hboot.
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I can get into HBOOT just fine, but no further. It's almost as if recovery isn't even installed.

craichead said:
I can get into HBOOT just fine, but no further. It's almost as if recovery isn't even installed.
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You DO NOT NEED to flash stock recovery if you are wanting to return back to stock.
If there is nothing on your internal memory that you are wanting to save, then follow the instructions for flashing the RUU in hboot via rename and sdcard. I gave you the link you needed to follow which outlines precise directions to get you completely functional again in the phone state you desire.

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You DO NOT NEED to flash stock recovery if you are wanting to return back to stock.
If there is nothing on your internal memory that you are wanting to save, then follow the instructions for flashing the RUU in hboot via rename and sdcard. I gave you the link you needed to follow which outlines precise directions to get you completely functional again in the phone state you desire.
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Everything I've read says that you do need to flash stock recovery in order to receive OTA updates, which is what I'm trying to do. I'm not trying to flash a zip.

craichead said:
Everything I've read says that you do need to flash stock recovery in order to receive OTA updates, which is what I'm trying to do. I'm not trying to flash a zip.
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You need to be on stock firmware in order to take a OTA. That means stock firmware with FOTA enabled, and stock recovery.
Flashing a RUU returns you to a stock state of re-locked hboot, stock recovery, and stock rom with FOTA enabled. I can't help you any more if you don't follow the directions sir.
Flash the RUU and profit.
Good luck,
Neo

Flashing the RUU will flash the stock recovery.
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You need to be on stock firmware in order to take a OTA. That means stock firmware with FOTA enabled, and stock recovery.
Flashing a RUU returns you to a stock state of re-locked hboot, stock recovery, and stock rom with FOTA enabled. I can't help you any more if you don't follow the directions sir.
Flash the RUU and profit.
Good luck,
Neo
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I appreciate your help, but this isn't about me not following directions. I'm trying to figure out why my stock recovery doesn't seem to be flashing properly and, no disrespect intended, but you haven't addressed that issue directly.

craichead said:
I appreciate your help, but this isn't about me not following directions. I'm trying to figure out why my stock recovery doesn't seem to be flashing properly and, no disrespect intended, but you haven't addressed that issue directly.
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None taken. I have not addressed the failed recovery flash because it could be a number of different reasons. I don't dwell on why things don't/didn't work.. I focus on the primary objective. Your primary objective was outlined in the OP of this thread and is as follows:
craichead said:
I wanted to run an OTA update
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If the rom currently on your phone is in a completely stock state and simply rooted with no system files deleted or modified, then what you attempted to do with simply flashing a stock recovery would have been the minimally required thing to do.
If however you've deleted system files or flashed to a custom rom, then you will need to return your device to a stock rom, with fota enabled, and stock recovery flashed. The easiest method to achieve this directive is to flash a RUU, which contains all of the above requirements for being in a state to receive any OTA on top of updating all of your firmware to the latest OTA that we've received to date.

I do see your point, and loading the RUU might well work. But I would prefer to be able to back up my apps beforehand and I can't do that if I can't boot up. I did successfully re-flash TWRP recovery, but for some reason it still won't boot up; it's stuck in the reboot loop that I described (though I am still able to get into HBOOT).

craichead said:
I do see your point, and loading the RUU might well work. But I would prefer to be able to back up my apps beforehand and I can't do that if I can't boot up. I did successfully re-flash TWRP recovery, but for some reason it still won't boot up; it's stuck in the reboot loop that I described (though I am still able to get into HBOOT).
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Dirty flash (without wiping) the rom you are currently on. If S=ON, fastboot flash the included boot.img with it as well.

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Dirty flash (without wiping) the rom you are currently on. If S=ON, fastboot flash the included boot.img with it as well.
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Does that mean just restoring my backup in TWRP? I am S-OFF.

craichead said:
Does that mean just restoring my backup in TWRP? I am S-OFF.
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That should work also, yes.

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That should work also, yes.
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That worked! Thank you. I have all of my apps and they're all organized the way that I had them. I'm guessing the next thing I need to do is do a back-up, then flash the RUU, then the OTA should work?

craichead said:
That worked! Thank you. I have all of my apps and they're all organized the way that I had them. I'm guessing the next thing I need to do is do a back-up, then flash the RUU, then the OTA should work?
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Yes. However, if you flash the latest RUU, you won't receive any OTA because the latest RUU contains all the firmware from our most recent OTA lol. You will be in a state though to receive any future OTAs should they come.
Make sure to back up your internal memory to either your sd card or your computer as the internal memory gets wiped in a RUU.

So I downloaded the RUU, but I can't seem to be able to copy the file to the external SD card as instructed. I go into ES File Explorer and access Device\storage\ext_sd and try to paste it there, but it says "not enough space". Which is weird, because it says that the directory is empty (and hidden files are enabled).