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[Q] Bootloop on HTC white screen,totally lost

My buddy dump a Desire S on me which the phone keep rebooting on HTC white screen.Tried Factory Reset but it just reboot imediately.
No backup whatsoever because he didn't give the sd card to me.I'm new to android and i've read through this forum to understand the basics.Now,since the phone already screwed up,i worry i'll make it worse so pls guide me.
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
I insert a formated sd card and went into SIMLOCK,it gave me:
FAT32 init OK
Open MCCMNC file fail
Open CID file fail
Tried enter RECOVERY but it just reboot.
I'm in Malaysia and when i look for stock RUU,the radio only match O2 & Orange RUU.Flashing with diiff radio will fk up right?Pls help guys,let me know if u need any other info.Pls guide me to get started.

Not rooted?
Try fastboot flash any recovery image first.
And i think you can use other Ruu.
Btw, you can dump that Saga on me, if you live in KL. I'll help you.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium

anazhd said:
Not rooted?
Try fastboot flash any recovery image first.
And i think you can use other Ruu.
Btw, you can dump that Saga on me, if you live in KL. I'll help you.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
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Hey,great to know ur frm kl but im perak.
I don't know anything bout this phone nor flashed any android before.
i'm not sure if it's rooted or not.Pls help.im going to try flash clockwork recovery.

What does it shows above saga pvt? Is it lock, relocked, revolutionary?
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium

anazhd said:
What does it shows above saga pvt? Is it lock, relocked, revolutionary?
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
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I'm having hard time to setting up adb to start.I've downloaded a recovery image.
There's nothing on top of PVT.
After some reading i worry thaat i'll screw it up if i flash the recovery without S-off and unlock bootloader.
I read somewhere that i could download a file from htcdev kernel section and flash but how to flash?i downloaded it.which program i should use to flash the file?

Get a newer RUU and flash. Check the CID and download the correct RUU for your CID.
And stop worrying so much, otherwise you won't fix anything. Flashing with different radio won't do a thing, as well as flashing a different RUU as long as you have goldcard. But since you don't have, just look for the correct RUU.

It seems like its hboot 98, just do the revolutionary ?
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium

Also a good solution. Just need to move to FASTBOOT screen.

Bluehawk, just go on with www.revolutionary.io , it will root and s-off the device. No need guide link, just open the web, and it will show you the guide, step by step, newb friendly. But remember to choose the right option, imei and sn.
By then, after complete revolutionary, be happy and fastboot flash any recovery image.
Kinda lucky situation, already hboot 98, easy to handle i think. Unless the device soft/hard bricked already.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium

Hye guys,first of all im amazed to see so many replies/solutions given by u guys.
Alright,i've do tried to s-off using revo but i couldn't get my device detected by revo,sigh.Tried many times but it still BLINKING ON WAITING FOR DEVICE.Tried on another pc,same result.I've installed all the driver and updated my device in device manager.On my phone,If enter vol-|power on hboot/connect usb/my device manager detects as ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE and when i entered fastboot it detects as MY HTC.I don't know where i'm doing it wrong.Or its some chip fkd up?
Now,i've installed adb/fastboot on my windows7 and adb seems not working but fastboot going good.Here's some info i've got while typing some commands:
Fastboot device - HTC14ctxxxxxx (simply typed it xx,security purpose?idk lol)
CIDNUM - HTC_621
Emmc should be Sandisk
Version-main 1.31.950.2
If possible i really wanted to S-off it so that i could flash custom recovery etc,not much hassle as official i guess.So yeah,revolutionary not detecting my device.Maybe i guess because the phone had not set to debugging etc or so prior it went dead?
So should i download a RUU and flash?which one should i go for with above cid?can i flash with fastboot command?which command should i use to locate a RUU?
Sorry guys,i'm new with android and htc.hope u guys could pardon my noobies.

Revolutionary might be running in ADB mode by default, and that's the reason it's not detecting your phone - you can't boot to the state when ADB is functional, ADB daemon starts running when the kernel is booted already. Since Revolutionary is an executable, it's not possible to manipulate it into starting directly in fastboot.
In that case, I guess, you're left with flashing the RUU.

bluehawk20 said:
Hye guys,first of all im amazed to see so many replies/solutions given by u guys.
Alright,i've do tried to s-off using revo but i couldn't get my device detected by revo,sigh.Tried many times but it still BLINKING ON WAITING FOR DEVICE.Tried on another pc,same result.I've installed all the driver and updated my device in device manager.On my phone,If enter vol-|power on hboot/connect usb/my device manager detects as ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE and when i entered fastboot it detects as MY HTC.I don't know where i'm doing it wrong.Or its some chip fkd up?
Now,i've installed adb/fastboot on my windows7 and adb seems not working but fastboot going good.Here's some info i've got while typing some commands:
Fastboot device - HTC14ctxxxxxx (simply typed it xx,security purpose?idk lol)
CIDNUM - HTC_621
Emmc should be Sandisk
Version-main 1.31.950.2
If possible i really wanted to S-off it so that i could flash custom recovery etc,not much hassle as official i guess.So yeah,revolutionary not detecting my device.Maybe i guess because the phone had not set to debugging etc or so prior it went dead?
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did you change to fastboot usb?
here's my step to revo, I pull the batt for 5 sec, put it in, and boot into hboot/bootloader . Top option is fastboot, i selected it and it will change to fastboot usb. then plug in usb . and it detect my HTC DS.
note : HTC Sync installed, and HTC Fastboot driver installed in order to get it work.
EDIT : Jack_R1 is right maybe. For your HTC DS, it's taiwan made, so search for oldest htc asia ruu.

[email protected] That makes sense.Thx.
[email protected] There's only these 3 htc asia RUU as below.Which to go?
1.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_India_1.47.720.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199605_signed.exe
2.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed.exe
3.RUU_Saga_S_hTC_Asia_India_2.15.720.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226809_signed.exe
And,u familiar with fastboot command?Can u tell me how to do it in fastboot?need clear partition anything?

bluehawk20 said:
[email protected] That makes sense.Thx.
[email protected] There's only these 3 htc asia RUU as below.Which to go?
1.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_India_1.47.720.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199605_signed.exe
2.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed.exe
3.RUU_Saga_S_hTC_Asia_India_2.15.720.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226809_signed.exe
And,u familiar with fastboot command?Can u tell me how to do it in fastboot?need clear partition anything?
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sorry I dont realize there's a TW Ruu , http://www.filefactory.com/file/c29...5AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_197543_signed.exe
try that. just run the exe and follow the step. no need to run command for now.

anazhd said:
sorry I dont realize there's a TW Ruu , http://www.filefactory.com/file/c29...5AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_197543_signed.exe
try that. just run the exe and follow the step. no need to run command for now.
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My suggestion.
If you don't want to run into any problem try to make goldcard. It is easy. Use google search, and search for android gooldcard how to.
If you have a laptop, or cardreader it'll be a easy step.
Also before you run the RUU boot the device into fastboot. By volume down +poer button.
Don't worry.
I've messed my phone before and fix it without breaking it!
What you shouldn't do is pull out and rapid back in the battery while the phone stays at the white screen.
You can burn out the emmc chip that way.

[email protected] for the link buddy.I'll try it once i've prepared a goldcard,just incase.
[email protected] the midst of making a goldcard.Since i cant make goldcard on my phone,Tried readcid and goldcardhelper downloaded and plug my sd direct to laptop card reader but non working.I'll find someone who own an android phone and make golcard in their phone.
Appreciate you guys!Simply the best guiding forum!
UPDATE:
Got hold of a Samsung Galaxy SII,insert my 2gb unmount erase and did GoldCard Helper.I've got 2 CID as below:
mmc1:aaaa XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
mmc0:0001 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Which one should i use to create goldcard image?

Finally,the phone is up and running good!
I tried to make goldcard but not sure of the cid i should use to create image.
Went on to flash the RUU as per suggested by anaz and the phone came to life!I really appreciate everyone of you for the guide and advise.Thank you guys!

[Q] Steps to install CleanROM 6.5?

I have recently restored my phone back to stock rom due to a soft-brick.
I need a step by step approach to help me install CleanROM 6.5 into my HTC One X (AT&T).
The CleanROM 6.5 thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655011
The steps in the thread are too vague and general for me.
This is my phone's software information:
Android version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 1.85.502.3 710RD
HTC SDK API level: 4.11
HTC Extension version: HTC Extension_403_1_GA_4
More: Baseband, Kernel version, etc.
-I have CleanROM 6.5.zip downloaded
-I have my phone rooted using the approach from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709424
-I have tried following the steps from threads in the Development section and I'm not entirely sure whether what to do next in my case
What are my next steps to installing CleanROM 6.5? Please provide step-by-step instructions as I don't want to mess up. Thanks!

synconclick said:
I have recently restored my phone back to stock rom due to a soft-brick.
I need a step by step approach to help me install CleanROM 6.5 into my HTC One X (AT&T).
The CleanROM 6.5 thread is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655011
This is my phone's software information:
Android version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense version: 4.0
Software number: 1.85.502.3 710RD
HTC SDK API level: 4.11
HTC Extension version: HTC Extension_403_1_GA_4
More: Baseband, Kernel version, etc.
-I have CleanROM 6.5.zip downloaded
-I have my phone rooted using the approach from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709424
-I have tried following the steps from threads in the Development section and I'm not entirely sure whether what to do next in my case
What are my next steps to installing CleanROM 6.5? Please provide step-by-step instructions as I don't want to mess up. Thanks!
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Troll?

exad said:
Troll?
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I'm not trolling. I seriously need help. Tell me what I'm doing inappropriate and I will fix it.

synconclick said:
I'm not trolling. I seriously need help. Tell me what I'm doing inappropriate and I will fix it.
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Is your bootloader locked or unlocked?
S-ON or S-OFF?
Before we continue, I will advise you that the fact you need me to make out a step by step guide for you means you should remain stock. Please do not take this advice lightly. I am very serious and I am not trying to insult you or make myself seem superior to you or keep the XDA community exclusive (all of which I've been accused of when offering this advice). You should really read and understand before you do something like this because when something goes wrong, and something WILL go wrong, there's no guaranty anyone will be around to help you.
If you want to continue, just answer those two questions above. I'll help you but just remember, I warned you

exad said:
Is your bootloader locked or unlocked?
S-ON or S-OFF?
Before we continue, I will advise you that the fact you need me to make out a step by step guide for you means you should remain stock. Please do not take this advice lightly. I am very serious and I am not trying to insult you or make myself seem superior to you or keep the XDA community exclusive (all of which I've been accused of when offering this advice). You should really read and understand before you do something like this because when something goes wrong, and something WILL go wrong, there's no guaranty anyone will be around to help you.
If you want to continue, just answer those two questions above. I'll help you but just remember, I warned you
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bootloader is relocked
as for S-ON or S-OFF, I don't understand. How do I check?
I've been trying to read and understand all this, but I have a feeling I've been reading wrong threads. If there's any links for a complete understanding of all this, that'd be nice.

synconclick said:
bootloader is relocked
as for S-ON or S-OFF, I don't understand. How do I check?
I've been trying to read and understand all this, but I have a feeling I've been reading wrong threads. If there's any links for a complete understanding of all this, that'd be nice.
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S-On or S-oFF will be in your bootloader screen.
SInce you're relocked you'll have to unlock the bootloader again first. the unlock_code.bin should work again if you still have the one you got when you first unlocked the bootloader. Do you still have the unlock_code.bin?

exad said:
S-On or S-oFF will be in your bootloader screen.
SInce you're relocked you'll have to unlock the bootloader again first. the unlock_code.bin should work again if you still have the one you got when you first unlocked the bootloader. Do you still have the unlock_code.bin?
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It says EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL.
No, I do not have the unlock_code.bin

synconclick said:
It says EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL.
No, I do not have the unlock_code.bin
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Ok.. is your CID still 11111111
if you don't know boot to bootloader/fastboot and do:
fastboot oem readcid
Or
fastboot getvar cid

exad said:
Ok.. is your CID still 11111111
if you don't know boot to bootloader/fastboot and do:
fastboot oem readcid
Or
fastboot getvar cid
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Yes

So the first step is to go to htcdev.com and get a new unlock_code.bin so you can unlock the bootloader.
Htcdev.com has all the instructions to get the unlock_code.bin
Once you receive it you'll want to put the unlock_code.bin in your fastboot folder, boot your phone to bootloader/fastboot and do:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Then select unlock bootloader in your phones screen.
Then verify that it worked in bootloader. If it didn't (sometimes it doesn't work right away) press and hold power to simulate a battery pull, when the screen goes black after capacitive buttons blink a bunch of times, let go of power, press and hold volume down until the bootloader comes up and the try again. It should work that time.
Once the bootloader is unlocked post here and I'll guide you through the rest.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

exad said:
So the first step is to go to htcdev.com and get a new unlock_code.bin so you can unlock the bootloader.
Htcdev.com has all the instructions to get the unlock_code.bin
Once you receive it you'll want to put the unlock_code.bin in your fastboot folder, boot your phone to bootloader/fastboot and do:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Then select unlock bootloader in your phones screen.
Then verify that it worked in bootloader. If it didn't (sometimes it doesn't work right away) press and hold power to simulate a battery pull, when the screen goes black after capacitive buttons blink a bunch of times, let go of power, press and hold volume down until the bootloader comes up and the try again. It should work that time.
Once the bootloader is unlocked post here and I'll guide you through the rest.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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Do I select All Other Supported Models on this page? http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/

Yes
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Got it. Successfully unlocked

Good. Next you'll want to download twrp 2.3.3.1 from goo.Im
Then check md5 to make sure the download is not corrupt. Google md5 checker if you need one.
Then put it in your fastboot folder. Boot to bootloader/fastboot
Fastboot flash recovery twrp2.3.3.1filename.img
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot reboot bootloader
Select recovery from bootloader screen on your phone.
Mount usb storage in twrp with your phone connected to the pc.
Copy your Rom to your phone
Unmount your phone usb storage
Select wipe in twrp
Wipe cache, dalvik, system, factory reset
Go to install in twrp
Select your Rom.
Follow procedure on phone screen
Reboot phone when flash successful.
Because your hboot is under 1.14 that is all. If it was 1.14 or higher you would have to extract the boot.img from the Rom and fastboot flash boot boot.img
Also with s-on never ruu or ota to 3.18 or you will brick. Installing roms based on 3.18 is fine though.
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exad said:
Good. Next you'll want to download twrp 2.3.3.1 from goo.Im
Then check md5 to make sure the download is not corrupt. Google md5 checker if you need one.
Then put it in your fastboot folder. Boot to bootloader/fastboot
Fastboot flash recovery twrp2.3.3.1filename.img
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot reboot bootloader
Select recovery from bootloader screen on your phone.
Mount usb storage in twrp with your phone connected to the pc.
Copy your Rom to your phone
Unmount your phone usb storage
Select wipe in twrp
Wipe cache, dalvik, system, factory reset
Go to install in twrp
Select your Rom.
Follow procedure on phone screen
Reboot phone when flash successful.
Because your hboot is under 1.14 that is all. If it was 1.14 or higher you would have to extract the boot.img from the Rom and fastboot flash boot boot.img
Also with s-on never ruu or ota to 3.18 or you will brick. Installing roms based on 3.18 is fine though.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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I'm not sure which TWRP is correct to download. I searched up twrp 2.3.3.1 from goo.lm and got a list of options

synconclick said:
I'm not sure which TWRP is correct to download. I searched up twrp 2.3.3.1 from goo.lm and got a list of options
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http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/evita/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.1-evita.img

mebyUni can
ronnie498 said:
http://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/evita/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.1-evita.img
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I tried verifying with MD5 Check and it says the codes do not match.
Also, when I tried downloading from the link, I get
"We are currently experiencing difficulties with one or more of our distribution servers. Please hang tight for this to get resolved"

synconclick said:
I tried verifying with MD5 Check and it says the codes do not match.
Also, when I tried downloading from the link, I get
"We are currently experiencing difficulties with one or more of our distribution servers. Please hang tight for this to get resolved"
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You have a message

Goo.Im link seems to be up right now
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ronnie498 said:
You have a message
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Thank you! I downloaded the file now. But what about the problem from MD5 Check?

[Q]Please help connecting to PC

I hope I'm in the right place. I can't connect at all to the PC since I flashed the AOKP_jb_mr1_build4 ROM. The PC says can't find device driver.
Also, I would love to update to newer builds, requiring a newer hboot version I gather, but not quite sure as to how to go about that, and deal with s-on. I only want to do what has to be done to get the latest AOKP ROM builds. Any advice would be greatly appreciated...
I am using HTC one x, Evita, rooted, (not sure about supercid, I think so), s-on, hboot 1.14, and trwp 2.6+.
Even though I've had my phone a year, I'm still quite the noob when it comes to all this. Heavy forum reading...re-reading. I'm looking for any definitive help on getting me set up on the last steps here.
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Newer builds do require an upgrade but it's not just the hboot that needs upgrading, it's the firmware as a whole which needs upgrading. The firmware does contain the hboot as a component and it is also usually identified by the hboot version number that it contains, I guess that's why there's a common misconception that it's just the hboot you need to upgrade.
Anyway, what you need to do is run the 3.18 RUU which will give you the 2.14 firmware modules. In order to run the RUU you'll first need s-off otherwise you'll end up with a brick. In order to get s-off you need to be sure you have SuperCID, without SuperCID the s-off process won't work. I know this all seems like a lot of work but it's a pretty easy process. Not having s-off at this stage is a stupid hindrance, without it you basically cannot flash any current ROM because they all require some kind of update (which itself requires s-off).
PS. You're not quite in the right place, in future please post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask for this thread to be moved there.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
PS. You're not quite in the right place, in future please post questions in the Q&A section. I'll ask for this thread to be moved there.
Sent from my Evita
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Done and title changed:good:

Thanks. Trying to find noob-proof instructions to accomplish all you mentioned. But I do appreciate being pointed in the right direction. Its good to know definitively what I need to do, now just gotta get down the how lol...
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Ok, I'll make it a bit easier on you. The easiest way for you to get it done will be to follow these steps:
Flash a Sense 4 Android 4.1 ROM with root. It cannot be Sense 5 Android 4.2 though. You'll find plenty in our development section.
Determine whether you have SuperCID or not. Boot into bootloader and connect to your PC then issue this fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
If it shows up as 11111111 or 22222222 you have SuperCID and can continue to the s-off step. If it shows up as anything else you don't have SuperCID, in that case you van use this method to obtain SuperCID:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2212737
Once you have SuperCID you can get s-off by following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155071
So now you should have s-off, which means you can run the 3.18 RUU. You'll find it here:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_..._10.130.32.34_release_signed_With_Partial.exe
All you need to do is connect your phone to your PC, run the RUU exe program and follow a few prompts. Make sure no other programs are running and make sure screen saver/hibernation is turned off. Also make sure HTC Sync is uninstalled (leave divers installed) because it gets in the way.
When the RUU is complete you will have a stock ROM and stock recovery on your phone (your bootloader will remain unlocked and you'll still have s-off though) so you'll need to flash TWRP recovery again. 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 flash any aosp ROM you want.
Sent from my Evita

Thanks...
Thanks for all the help. I was SuperCID, I achieved S-Off, i think. It says s-off on bootloader, but when I was entering the final 3 commands, the second one said error, I resubmitted it, and it went thru. Now it says S-Off. So is everything cool there?
I am a little concerned as to how terrible sounding running the RUU 3.18 can be. Am I cool to go now with no problems forseen?
Thanks for your responses btw. Very Helpful
Also, do I connect to PC in bootloader, or up and running rom, while running RUU?

If you are s-off running the ruu is entirely safe
Sent from my VENOMized HoxL

Everything went smooth today. I am running s-off, and hboot 2.14. Instructions worked perfectly. Thanks to everyone that helped me.
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[Q] ROM question about installing

I want to install "[ROM][AROMA] KickDroidXL v5.2.0" but my htc one x (at&t) is completely stock.
So: step 1: unlocked with htcdev.com
step 2: Custom recovery
step 3: Firmware
Based on the "you need" info
Step 4: flash rom.
(I think i will s-off as well my mobile)
My questions are:
1) Is there any problem if i keep stock recovery?
2) On firmware instructions that is given here: "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485865" 4th post
how should i do this throught commands (i use windows) or through my phone's screen when it is powered up by volume down and power buttons??
thanks a lot!

ps.christos said:
I want to install "[ROM][AROMA] KickDroidXL v5.2.0" but my htc one x (at&t) is completely stock.
So: step 1: unlocked with htcdev.com
step 2: Custom recovery
step 3: Firmware
Based on the "you need" info
Step 4: flash rom.
(I think i will s-off as well my mobile)
My questions are:
1) Is there any problem if i keep stock recovery?
2) On firmware instructions that is given here: "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485865" 4th post
how should i do this throught commands (i use windows) or through my phone's screen when it is powered up by volume down and power buttons??
thanks a lot!
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Here are your steps:
Before I can give any advice on the steps you need to take I need to see your bootloader details, the first five lines will do. I can answer your questions though.
1. You can't keep the stock recovery, a custom recovery is required on a modified phone.
2. The commands are issued through a command prompt on a Windows PC (you need to have adb/fastboot installed on the PC).
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Here are your steps:
Before I can give any advice on the steps you need to take I need to see your bootloader details, the first five lines will do. I can answer your questions though.
1. You can't keep the stock recovery, a custom recovery is required on a modified phone.
2. The commands are issued through a command prompt on a Windows PC (you need to have adb/fastboot installed on the PC).
Sent from my Evita
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There are some changes of the planes and because of lack "playing" with my mobile i haven't reply you. So i desided to go for CyanogenMod 11.0 so instractions are:
" 1.S-Off your device (Do this before RUU'ing and it will not wipe your /sdcard).
2.Update to 3.18 RUU or later.
3.Flash a custom recovery (TWRP/CWM with SELinux capabilities).
4.Download latest nightly from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=evita.
5.Locate 4.4 Gapps via a quick Google search.
6.Wipe factory/data reset in recovery before installing CM11.0 (unless you are already on a CM11.0 build).
7.Reboot into recovery and install nightly and gapps."
Before the instraction i think i should root and unlock the bootloader, so i used "[TOOL] HTC One X (Evita) All-In-One Toolkit V3.0.1 [7-7-2013] [PERM ROOT][Noob-Proof]" to unlock bootloader and root the phone. I have done this. I will (haven't do it yet) s-off and then flash custom recovery. Then it is the easy part i thing, (same as in every device, i have done it to htc desire).
So my question is am i rooted? Some apps like titanium backup and adfree gives me error, that is why i am thinging or i am not rooted or i have to "gain" su access through terminal. For flashing custome recovery i will use "[TOOL] HTC One X (Evita) All-In-One Toolkit V3.0.1 [7-7-2013] [PERM ROOT][Noob-Proof]" and for s-off i will try to use this guide "[S-Off] Facepalm S-Off for HTC One XL" any easier suggestions about s-off??
So to make our life easier here is what i get form power button + volume down:
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.09.11_2
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot

Forget about using the toolkit, all it does is act as a crutch and it clearly hasn't succeeded in rooting your device. Plus, it removes some vital learning experience which you definitely need.
You don't need root yet if you're going to flash a custom ROM. All that's required to install a custom recovery is an unlocked bootloader which you already have. The custom ROMs you want to install are pre-rooted.
To install a recovery is very simple, all it takes is a few fastboot commands. Download the modified version of TWRP 2.6.3.0 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
Once you've done this all you need to do is find a ROM and gapps and install them. Take a look at the Evita FAQ thread and the How-To Guide For Beginners thread in my signature, they contain some very valuable information that you'll need.
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timmaaa said:
Forget about using the toolkit, all it does is act as a crutch and it clearly hasn't succeeded in rooting your device. Plus, it removes some vital learning experience which you definitely need.
You don't need root yet if you're going to flash a custom ROM. All that's required to install a custom recovery is an unlocked bootloader which you already have. The custom ROMs you want to install are pre-rooted.
To install a recovery is very simple, all it takes is a few fastboot commands. Download the modified version of TWRP 2.6.3.0 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
Once you've done this all you need to do is find a ROM and gapps and install them. Take a look at the Evita FAQ thread and the How-To Guide For Beginners thread in my signature, they contain some very valuable information that you'll need.
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I found what i did wrong so now i have root my mobile! The guide that you posted is very helpfull, thanks for that! One last question though (hopefully last) i still have to go s-off for flashing CyanogenMod 11.0 since it is in the installation procedure right?? Thanks again.

You do need s-off, because you need to run the 3.18 RUU in order to flash any current aosp ROM. You must have s-off before you run the RUU or you'll brick.
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timmaaa said:
You do need s-off, because you need to run the 3.18 RUU in order to flash any current aosp ROM. You must have s-off before you run the RUU or you'll brick.
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I have done everything exept s-off. So now what i get in the "info" screen is what i had before, but at the begging it says *** TAMPERED *** , root works as well. The thing is i tried s-off using this method "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155071" and i had exactly what it says i mean both in screens and the 92 error, but i always was s-on when system boot to bootloader at the end. I tried more times and after a point i tried the toolkit, from that point error 92 turned to error 99 (unkown error). Now this holds for both ways that i try. Any ideas what i do wrong? By the way i made a backup before starting the whole procedure. Thanks again and sorry for asking, but everything else was solven by reading and i can not reach as many info about s-off as it was for root.

The tampered flag in your bootloader is normal, that means you have root, nothing to worry about. The error 99 problem can be solved by forcing a reboot to the bootloader (directly after getting error 99) by using the volume down + power button combo, then starting the s-off procedure again from the beginning. Or you could try the Rumrunner s-off method instead. That does require an unsecured kernel though so if you're still on a stock ROM it probably won't work. It should work if you flash the Kickdroid ROM first though.
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timmaaa said:
The tampered flag in your bootloader is normal, that means you have root, nothing to worry about. The error 99 problem can be solved by forcing a reboot to the bootloader (directly after getting error 99) by using the volume down + power button combo, then starting the s-off procedure again from the beginning. Or you could try the Rumrunner s-off method instead. That does require an unsecured kernel though so if you're still on a stock ROM it probably won't work. It should work if you flash the Kickdroid ROM first though.
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I just show the so wanted s-off. I read somewhere that error 99 will turn to "normal error 92" after rebooting. So yesterday i did 3 reboots and felt to sleep and today i tried the same procedure and now i am s-off! Sorry for the nagging!!

timmaaa said:
The tampered flag in your bootloader is normal, that means you have root, nothing to worry about. The error 99 problem can be solved by forcing a reboot to the bootloader (directly after getting error 99) by using the volume down + power button combo, then starting the s-off procedure again from the beginning. Or you could try the Rumrunner s-off method instead. That does require an unsecured kernel though so if you're still on a stock ROM it probably won't work. It should work if you flash the Kickdroid ROM first though.
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Ok i need your help again, if it is possible. I try to flash cm11 rom and i got the:
"E:error executing updater binary in zip ..........
E: error installing the zip file ......."
So i did my research and i thing the problem is due to recovery, right??
In this threat "[Q&A][CM 10.1][4.2.2] CyanogenMod 10.1 Questions and Help thread"
you have said: " Originally Posted by timmaaa View Post
No you can't use TWRP 2.6, you need to use the unofficial modified version of TWRP 2.6.3.0 from our Original Android Development section."
The thing is i am using TWRP 2.6.3.0 downloaded from here: "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677447" should i go for "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2558503"??????
some more details (bootloader details):
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.14.0000
RADIO-0.24p.32.09.06
OpenDSP-v34.1.0.45.1219
e-MMC-boot
Thank you very much.

Well, only one of those links contains the unofficial modified TWRP 2.6.3.0 which is 4.4 compatible, so the answer should be simple.
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timmaaa said:
Well, only one of those links contains the unofficial modified TWRP 2.6.3.0 which is 4.4 compatible, so the answer should be simple.
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Do you know if there might be a problem with compatibility?? I mean if i try to restore back up made with TWRP 2.5 when i have the unofficial modified TWRP 2.6.3.0??i bet there is a backwords compatibility, right?
thanks again!

From all reports I've seen, they're not compatible. But even if you didn't want to flash KitKat ROMs you should never use TWRP 2.5 because it's super buggy and will cause issues. I'd say just flash the unofficial TWRP 2.6.3.0 and install the KitKat ROM of your choice. If you need to go back to stock there are other ways apart from a backup you can do it.
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[Q] Can I update Android version w/o AT&T service?

I just bought a used AT&T version of the HTX One X. I will eventually activate it with an AT&T MVNO but am not ready to do that now. The Android version is 4.0.4 and when I try to update it via wifi, I get a "no server found" which I assume it means no AT&T server. Is it possible to update the software OTA automatically or do I have to use the HTC sync manager and do it manually?

You can just use an RUU to update the phone. You can use the 3.18 RUU, which is Android 4.1 and Sense 4+. Or you can use the 5.18 RUU, which is Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5.
It's very important that we check a couple of things first though. First I need to see your bootloader details, to boot into the bootloader there are two methods.
With phone powered on
Hold the volume down button, then hold the power button (so you're holding both buttons together), the button lights will start to flash, they will stop flashing and the screen will go blank, after a couple of seconds let go of the power button but continue to hold the volume down button until you reach the white screen with text, this is your bootloader.
With phone powered off
Hold the volume down button, then hold the power button (so you're holding both buttons together), after a couple of seconds let go of the power button but continue to hold the volume down button until you reach the white screen with text, this is your bootloader.
Please post the first five lines.
The second thing I need to check is your CID. You will need to have adb & fastboot installed on your PC as well as HTC drivers (which are automatically installed when you install HTC Sync Manager. Once you have everything setup connect your phone to your PC in bootloader mode and issue this fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
Please post the results here. Do not under any circumstances rush ahead and run any RUU before I can check these things, if your phone is in a certain state the RUU will brick it.
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timmaaa said:
With phone powered on
Hold the volume down button, then hold the power button (so you're holding both buttons together), the button lights will start to flash, they will stop flashing and the screen will go blank, after a couple of seconds let go of the power button but continue to hold the volume down button until you reach the white screen with text, this is your bootloader.
Please post the first five lines.
The second thing I need to check is your CID. You will need to have adb & fastboot installed on your PC as well as HTC drivers (which are automatically installed when you install HTC Sync Manager. Once you have everything setup connect your phone to your PC in bootloader mode and issue this fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
Please post the results here. Do not under any circumstances rush ahead and run any RUU before I can check these things, if your phone is in a certain state the RUU will brick it.
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Below are the lines from the bootloader screens. I will post the other thing later. Thanks.
***LOCKED***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.09.11._2
OpenDSP-v29.1.1.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012.14:36:28

Amazing, could you help me too please? this is my info:
*** TEMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.09.11_2
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14: 36: 28

tolonuia said:
Amazing, could you help me too please? this is my info:
*** TEMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-0.19as.32.09.11_2
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14: 36: 28
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What exactly do you want to do?
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timmaaa said:
What exactly do you want to do?
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Well, i want to install the at&t RUU android 4.2.2
EDIT¨: thsi is the other info:
C:\adb>fastboot oem readcid
< waiting for device >
...
(bootloader) cid: 11111111
OKAY [ 0.028s]
finished. total time: 0.028s
C:\adb>hg hy

tolonuia said:
Well, i want to install the at&t RUU android 4.2.2
EDIT¨: thsi is the other info:
C:\adb>fastboot oem readcid
< waiting for device >
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(bootloader) cid: 11111111
OKAY [ 0.028s]
finished. total time: 0.028s
C:\adb>hg hy
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You must get s-off first or you'll brick your phone.
Facepalm S-off
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timmaaa said:
You must get s-off first or you'll brick your phone.
Facepalm S-off
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How does the normal OTA update work? Does it get s-off somehow before flashing the new ROM?
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lmacmil said:
How does the normal OTA update work? Does it get s-off somehow before flashing the new ROM?
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No, s-off can only be obtained by deliberate action from the user. The OTA update doesn't work on a phone with SuperCID. You might not have SuperCID but we must make sure of that because s-on + SuperCID + jb RUU = brick.
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timmaaa said:
The second thing I need to check is your CID. You will need to have adb & fastboot installed on your PC as well as HTC drivers (which are automatically installed when you install HTC Sync Manager. Once you have everything setup connect your phone to your PC in bootloader mode and issue this fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
Please post the results here. Do not under any circumstances rush ahead and run any RUU before I can check these things, if your phone is in a certain state the RUU will brick it.
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I tried this and it said "waiting for device" but nothing happened. The phone is on the bootloader screen. I don't have a SIM installed since I am not ready to activate. Is that required to update the software?

lmacmil said:
I tried this and it said "waiting for device" but nothing happened. The phone is on the bootloader screen. I don't have a SIM installed since I am not ready to activate. Is that required to update the software?
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What OS are you running on your PC? Have you installed HTC drivers? No SIM card is required to check the CID.
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timmaaa said:
What OS are you running on your PC? Have you installed HTC drivers? No SIM card is required to check the CID.
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1) Windows 7
2) Yes
I ran the HTC Sync Manager and it saw the phone so the connection was good. I was on the main bootloader screen (where I got the other info you asked for). Is that right?
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lmacmil said:
1) Windows 7
2) Yes
I ran the HTC Sync Manager and it saw the phone so the connection was good. I was on the main bootloader screen (where I got the other info you asked for). Is that right?
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Leave the HTC driver installed but uninstall HTC Sync then try again.

Does "My HTC" show up under the Android Devices node of the Device Manager tree while in the bootloader? They are listed alphabetically, so you should see it right on top, before Computer.
You will also need to get into Fastboot mode on the phone. If you're at the root bootloader menu that lists Fastboot/Recovery/Factory Reset/etc, you will need to highlight Fastboot with the volume rocker and select it using the power button. The Fastboot label should then change to Fastboot USB.

Protogon said:
Does "My HTC" show up under the Android Devices node of the Device Manager tree while in the bootloader?
You will also need to get into Fastboot mode on the phone.
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Yes, My HTC shows up in Device Manager.
My CID is CWS__001
So is it safe to update to 4.2.2 now?

lmacmil said:
Yes, My HTC shows up in Device Manager.
My CID is CWS__001
So is it safe to update to 4.2.2 now?
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Yes, you're safe to run the RUU.
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timmaaa said:
Yes, you're safe to run the RUU.
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The was updated successfully today. Thanks for all your help.

No problems. Please press the thanks button on any posts you find helpful on XDA, it's the proper way to show gratitude here. Cheers.
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ok, finally. im CID 11111111 and s-off. whats next? thanks!

tolonuia said:
ok, finally. im CID 11111111 and s-off. whats next? thanks!
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Now you can just run the RUU. Don't relock your bootloader or anything, just connect your phone to your PC in f fastboot mode and run the RUU exe program through Windows. Make sure HTC Sync Manager is uninstalled, make sure no other programs are running, make sure screen saver and hibernation are turned off.
Download it here:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/HTC_One_X_RUU_5.18.502.1.exe
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