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[Q] HTC Inspire 4G Hboot stuck

Hi guys,
when my phone turn on the HTC logo apears then white screen fades grey... then nothin when i boot in recovery mode this is what i get
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i have searched and i guess i havent found my solution coz am novice please help me on this....
thanks in advance for the help..

What have you done so far? That is not recovery, it is the boot loader.

bananagranola said:
What have you done so far? That is not recovery, it is the boot loader.
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It was initially stock on a different menu with the volume bottons inactive, i could only enter hboot, i downloaded a PD98IMG but it wasn't the right version for my hard ware but atleast it got me to the boot loader menu with the volume bottons working.

Check my signature, go to post #7, read the guide. There may be something in there, can't remember.
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Your post had alot of useful info but nothin that could help me out of my current situation, I really need HELP guys

Gman231 said:
Your post had alot of useful info but nothin that could help me out of my current situation, I really need HELP guys
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What happens when you navigate to "Recovery" (with the volume buttons) and select it (with the power button)? Are you S-OFF or unlocked?

bananagranola said:
What happens when you navigate to "Recovery" (with the volume buttons) and select it (with the power button)? Are you S-OFF or unlocked?
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Apparently not. His bootloader is S-ON and doesn't display 'unlocked' like it would if he used HTCdev. I guess he was running fully stock. Don't know what could be the cause of his problem, but I think flashing an RUU should be enough to fix it, no?
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sashank said:
Apparently not. His bootloader is S-ON and doesn't display 'unlocked' like it would if he used HTCdev. I guess he was running fully stock. Don't know what could be the cause of his problem, but I think flashing an RUU should be enough to fix it, no?
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Ah, my bad. Didn't see that picture.

well as you said i am S-ON i tried searching for RUU to fix the problem but when it loads it says no valid image found can you from the specification of my bootloader give me a link to a valid RUU for my phone..???
thanks

Gman231 said:
well as you said i am S-ON i tried searching for RUU to fix the problem but when it loads it says no valid image found can you from the specification of my bootloader give me a link to a valid RUU for my phone..???
thanks
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If the file is correctly named PD98IMG.zip, it is located in the root of your sdcard and you get that message, then your sdcard might be corrupted...try using a different one.

Rather than the PD98IMG.zip method, use an RUU exe file (2 links below, whichever works). Connect your phone to PC in bootloader mode, then run the exe and wait till it's fully finished.
http://goo.im/ruu/RUU_Ace_Sense30_S...60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_signed.exe
http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_signed.exe
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Hi guys sorry for being a pain in the butt, i have downloaded the RUU in sashank's post but i couldnt get my PC to find my phone, drivers problem i thought i have downloaded HTC sync for the drivers and another package of driver but nothin still cant find the phone... dont know what to do
for the PD98IMG.zip method i guess if i find a valid file i could suceed to fix my phone i already have two SDcards ready for this but how do i know i have a valid PD98IMG.zip file
HELP

Gman231 said:
Hi guys sorry for being a pain in the butt, i have downloaded the RUU in sashank's post but i couldnt get my PC to find my phone, drivers problem i thought i have downloaded HTC sync for the drivers and another package of driver but nothin still cant find the phone... dont know what to do
for the PD98IMG.zip method i guess if i find a valid file i could suceed to fix my phone i already have two SDcards ready for this but how do i know i have a valid PD98IMG.zip file
HELP
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He is linking an .exe file. You need to boot in hboot, plug the phone and choose fastboot (you should see fastboot usb in red). From there you run the .exe file and everything should be working fine.
EDIT: Make sure that you install the drivers with the phone unplugged.

Hello glevitan your info helped me execute the file in sashank link, thanks guys but unfortunately it didn't work i got an error on the software wrong model and on the phone wrong RUU... the file i downloaded was "RUU_Ace_Sense" i guess a diffrent version may work as the process it self works fine just the file error if any one could help me with a link to a diff RUU that corresponds to my HTP Inspire 4G (at&t version)

Gman231 said:
Hello glevitan your info helped me execute the file in sashank link, thanks guys but unfortunately it didn't work i got an error on the software wrong model and on the phone wrong RUU... the file i downloaded was "RUU_Ace_Sense" i guess a diffrent version may work as the process it self works fine just the file error if any one could help me with a link to a diff RUU that corresponds to my HTP Inspire 4G (at&t version)
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Gman, what Android version were you running? The latest att update?
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htc inspire 4g hboot stuck
sashank said:
Apparently not. His bootloader is S-ON and doesn't display 'unlocked' like it would if he used HTCdev. I guess he was running fully stock. Don't know what could be the cause of his problem, but I think flashing an RUU should be enough to fix it, no?
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same problem but device is s-off . so suggest me what to do.?
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If you're S-Off you can still run a RUU.

[q] urgent need help

Hi guys,
My phone now currently running android 2.3.4. My phone originate from Hong Kong and already unlock by the seller.
I received an update which include security fix by HTC.
I download the update and it require me to reboot to complete update. While installing, the error signal show up and i was stuck over there.
I tried factory reset and also hard reset, but the result still the same.
Below are the picture, please have a look :
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Thank you

Do you have a custom recovery (like Clockwork Mod or 4ext) installed and if so have you tried rebooting the phone in recovery?
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Vaporizers said:
Do you have a custom recovery (like Clockwork Mod or 4ext) installed and if so have you tried rebooting the phone in recovery?
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Nop, any idea how to format this phone with official ROM ? because i think the current ROM got problem.

Not sure it will work or not
Remove battery , insert battery ,press volume down + power button at same time... And from bootloader select factory reset . And then reboot
Btw r u sure u dont have custom recovery ????
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Itsakash said:
Not sure it will work or not
Remove battery , insert battery ,press volume down + power button at same time... And from bootloader select factory reset . And then reboot
Btw r u sure u dont have custom recovery ????
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Thank you for the reply. I did that before. The problem still the same.
I'm pretty sure for that, it's because the device i just brought it few days.

Have you tried downloading the ruu you need and trying that? I've had to ruu back to stock a couple times....doesn't hurt to try.
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MunkyButt said:
Have you tried downloading the ruu you need and trying that? I've had to ruu back to stock a couple times....doesn't hurt to try.
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Actually i not really know how to do. Can you provide me a link for RUU?an official ROM link for me to download perhaps.
I did try to ask the repairing shop, they not dare to help me to reformat, the reason is, they say my phone originate from Hong Kong and i currently now in Malaysia.They do not want to take the risk. I'm so Helpless =(

Before you do any more flashing of anything, go back to the bootloader (pull battery, then power button + volume down) and post here EXACTLY what you see on the screen. If possible just take a picture of the screen.
It makes me nervous that you got your phone from Hong Kong and then an update didn't work. There are a lot of fake Sensations coming out of China. They look like the real ones, but the hardware is different and firmware/roms/radios made for the Sensation won't work on them.
If you have a fake one, trying to flash an RRU on it will deffiantely kill it and kill it badly.

Skipjacks said:
Before you do any more flashing of anything, go back to the bootloader (pull battery, then power button + volume down) and post here EXACTLY what you see on the screen. If possible just take a picture of the screen.
It makes me nervous that you got your phone from Hong Kong and then an update didn't work. There are a lot of fake Sensations coming out of China. They look like the real ones, but the hardware is different and firmware/roms/radios made for the Sensation won't work on them.
If you have a fake one, trying to flash an RRU on it will deffiantely kill it and kill it badly.
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I check from HTC already. They asking me provide them my IMEI, after they check, they told me my phone was originate from Hong Kong.
I think should be original..haha..hopefully..
and here is my screenshot

fookelvin said:
I check from HTC already. They asking me provide them my IMEI, after they check, they told me my phone was originate from Hong Kong.
I think should be original..haha..hopefully..
and here is my screenshot
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Yeah that looks all legit.
I didn't mean to scare you. But that's been happening lately where someone buys a knock off, tries to install Sensation software, and bricks the phone.
To fix your problem you may have to use ADB to install a custom recovery. Or you should be able to do it using a PM58IMG file. I'm pretty sure there's a PM58IMG file for flashing 4EXT in the 4EXT thread in the dev section. Just put the file on your SD card (using a computer, obviously since the phone doesn't work) boot into bootloader, and let it run. You should then have 4EXT
You can also upgrade the firmware the same way if you want to get ICS or Jelly Bean.
I think your problem is a lot more fixable than it seems. So don't stress. You should have this up and running oon.

Skipjacks said:
Yeah that looks all legit.
I didn't mean to scare you. But that's been happening lately where someone buys a knock off, tries to install Sensation software, and bricks the phone.
To fix your problem you may have to use ADB to install a custom recovery. Or you should be able to do it using a PM58IMG file. I'm pretty sure there's a PM58IMG file for flashing 4EXT in the 4EXT thread in the dev section. Just put the file on your SD card (using a computer, obviously since the phone doesn't work) boot into bootloader, and let it run. You should then have 4EXT
You can also upgrade the firmware the same way if you want to get ICS or Jelly Bean.
I think your problem is a lot more fixable than it seems. So don't stress. You should have this up and running oon.
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=) you seriously scare me T_T..haha..! By the way, can u show me the steps and link maybe or require software? I will really really appreciate you~

Use this guide, follow the steps exactly!! for installing 4ext second method, and the remainder of the document for firmware and the arhd rom. Your phone is already s-off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298&highlight=4ext

mb_guy said:
Use this guide, follow the steps exactly!! for installing 4ext second method, and the remainder of the document for firmware and the arhd rom. Your phone is already s-off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298&highlight=4ext
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my kernel version is 2.6.35, there is nothing with kernel in order to do that right?
everything is official ROM? follow exactly step 1-step 5?

fookelvin said:
my kernel version is 2.6.35, there is nothing with kernel in order to do that right?
everything is official ROM? follow exactly step 1-step 5?
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Yes if you want ics ARHD rom.. Follow both the first post and second post
Edit: wait you just want to do an official ota update?
Then maybe you are rooted..
Did you have any superuser or supersu app?
Otherwise might be recovery... From the bootloader (screen shot one).. Select recovery and the tell me what it shows
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ganeshp said:
Yes if you want ics ARHD rom.. Follow both the first post and second post
Edit: wait you just want to do an official ota update?
Then maybe you are rooted..
Did you have any superuser or supersu app?
Otherwise might be recovery... From the bootloader (screen shot one).. Select recovery and the tell me what it shows
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Nop, i pretty sure i do not have superuser app inside my devices. Because once i get my phone, first thing i do is,
search for the update.
then i failed to update. So i think the current android version have problem. I wanted to fix it with official rom

fookelvin said:
Nop, i pretty sure i do not have superuser app inside my devices. Because once i get my phone, first thing i do is,
search for the update.
then i failed to update. So i think the current android version have problem. I wanted to fix it with official rom
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anyway, how can I install "OTA_Pyramid_LE_hTC_Asia_HK_1.73.708.3-1.73.708.2_release_220041l8r0sjvypo1sal7n" this zip file VIA PC?

ganeshp said:
Yes if you want ics ARHD rom.. Follow both the first post and second post
Edit: wait you just want to do an official ota update?
Then maybe you are rooted..
Did you have any superuser or supersu app?
Otherwise might be recovery... From the bootloader (screen shot one).. Select recovery and the tell me what it shows
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anyway, how can I install "OTA_Pyramid_LE_hTC_Asia_HK_1.73.708.3-1.73.708.2_release_220041l8r0sjvypo1sal7n" this zip file VIA PC?

Hey guys, i have new discover. I found Status(7) and installation aborted. What error is' it actually? i was trying to install the official update manually.
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fookelvin said:
Hey guys, i have new discover. I found Status(7) and installation aborted. What error is' it actually? i was trying to install the official update manually.
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It seems md5 mismatch.. The update is probably not for this phone or might have missed a intermediate update or the downloaded zip is corrupted
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ganeshp said:
It seems md5 mismatch.. The update is probably not for this phone or might have missed a intermediate update or the downloaded zip is corrupted
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so what should i do know ? T__T sad~~

Recovery problems + simlock

Hello folks!
So, I got this HTC Sensation today which comes with ARHD v6.8.0.0. The phone came from UK and I'm in Portugal (if that makes any difference on this). The problem is that when I put my SIM card it says that the phone is locked. Ok, so I searched here ways to unlock it, but there is a problem. When I get into the bootloader I am not able to choose the recovery option, for some reason. I press volume down and it doesn't work. Not even, volume up or even the power button. It stays like the picture below and I need to take the battery off. Any ideas on how I can solve this? Plus, the phone is S-OFF, so shouldn't it be like simunlocked already?
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scanferr said:
Hello folks!
So, I got this HTC Sensation today which comes with ARHD v6.8.0.0. The phone came from UK and I'm in Portugal (if that makes any difference on this). The problem is that when I put my SIM card it says that the phone is locked. Ok, so I searched here ways to unlock it, but there is a problem. When I get into the bootloader I am not able to choose the recovery option, for some reason. I press volume down and it doesn't work. Not even, volume up or even the power button. It stays like the picture below and I need to take the battery off. Any ideas on how I can solve this? Plus, the phone is S-OFF, so shouldn't it be like simunlocked already?
Any ideas?
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Try again without the sdcard in pal. Assuming that solves your issue then look for the sim unlock thread but use a different sdcard.
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

I tried without the sdcard and surpsingly it worked. But then I tried with another 2 sdcards I have and it still doesn't work...

scanferr said:
I tried without the sdcard and surpsingly it worked. But then I tried with another 2 sdcards I have and it still doesn't work...
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It all depends on the sdcard tbh. Sounds odd but the more offical the better. Sometimes the bootloader won't register the sdcard unless it can read the cid of it, or the bootloader will loop waiting for it to load :-\ I've used official sandisk sdcards all the time and some work and others fail :-\ have you tried fresh formatts?
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

I have 2 sandisks and another one unbranded I guess. Format through PC? I can boot into recovery if I use ROM Manager but I can't get back into bootloader, it always get stuck in there...

scanferr said:
I have 2 sandisks and another one unbranded I guess. Format through PC? I can boot into recovery if I use ROM Manager but I can't get back into bootloader, it always get stuck in there...
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Aye the PC should suffice. Also if you have your adb set up you can use adb reboot recovery .
I've also found that some phones just take there sweet time about reading the sdcard in hboot. Just give like 3 minutes and if it shows no signs of searching the sdcard then the sdcard is not good for the bootloader :-\
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

So the problem is the sdcard? WIth all the 3 sdcards, none of them will work? But I know, that the previous owner could go into bootloader and it worked nice. I don't see what's the problem here...
I'm trying to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Is there any way to unlock the simcard without going into bootloader? Is that, I really wanna use the phone, otherwise it's gonna be useless...

scanferr said:
So the problem is the sdcard? WIth all the 3 sdcards, none of them will work? But I know, that the previous owner could go into bootloader and it worked nice. I don't see what's the problem here...
I'm trying to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Is there any way to unlock the simcard without going into bootloader? Is that, I really wanna use the phone, otherwise it's gonna be useless...
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The sdcards are fine enough for use with everything else bar the bootloader :-\ but that is the correct guide have you tried step one? And are you trying to put the sdcards in with the pg58img.zip / .nbh on it already? As you could try that and see how you get on, and then anytime you need to go to the recovery from bootloader then just take out the sdcard?
Tapped out from my sexy nexus 7

I did try step one mate, but I can't use it. And I did try to go on bootloader with the file on the sdcard... I don't know what else to do.

scanferr said:
I did try step one mate, but I can't use it. And I did try to go on bootloader with the file on the sdcard... I don't know what else to do.
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Hmm. What sizes are the sdcard? Also are you on ics firmware?
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE

sdcards are 8GB each. How can check the firmware?

So, I updated to last firmware (3.33) and now I can get into bootloader but once I get there it starts loading for the PG58DIAG.zip but I don't have any file there with that name. Phone boots up normally tho, it's not in bootloop. I changed to SuperCID too and can't use my SIM card yet. Any ideas?

scanferr said:
So, I updated to last firmware (3.33) and now I can get into bootloader but once I get there it starts loading for the PG58DIAG.zip but I don't have any file there with that name. Phone boots up normally tho, it's not in bootloop. I changed to SuperCID too and can't use my SIM card yet. Any ideas?
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You need to drop to ginger bread firmware for the file to work. Also if you have the pg58diag.nbh you can simply zip the file with no compression and place it in the root of your sdcard. But make sure to name it PG58DIAG.zip in caps as that seems to help. And if you can see if you can get access to a 2gb sandisk to test with
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE

heavy_metal_man said:
You need to drop to ginger bread firmware for the file to work. Also if you have the pg58diag.nbh you can simply zip the file with no compression and place it in the root of your sdcard. But make sure to name it PG58DIAG.zip in caps as that seems to help. And if you can see if you can get access to a 2gb sandisk to test with
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE
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Do I need to flash a GB firmware now? I tried what you say mate but it doesn't work... It gets stuck on bootloader saying SD Checking... Loading... [PG58DIAG.zip] and nothing happens. I'm starting to lose my mind

It stays like this...

So, I can't get out of there...no matter how much I try, it never finds the goddamn file. Any ideas??

The user solved his issue in the end by buying a unlock code after a downgrade to gingerbread firmware and the bootloader would not register the diag file.
tapped out from my sexy sensation XE

Sorry for not updating, but that is correct. I got an unlock code and it worked. Flashed back to firmware 3.33 and ARHD 6.8.0.0 and all is working fine. But if I go on bootloader it still says that, it still tries to load that file even though I don't have any kind of those files on sdcard... Weird?

scanferr said:
Sorry for not updating, but that is correct. I got an unlock code and it worked. Flashed back to firmware 3.33 and ARHD 6.8.0.0 and all is working fine. But if I go on bootloader it still says that, it still tries to load that file even though I don't have any kind of those files on sdcard... Weird?
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That is common behaviour of hboot.. Ignore it
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Ok, mate! Thanks!

[s-off] Moonshine s-off for One SV

Welcome to moonshine s-off for the HTC One SV . Developed by Fuses, beaups, and Hyuh. Enjoy.
1.) make sure htc sync is uninstalled
2.) make sure adb and fastboot drivers are working
3.) make sure htc sync is uninstalled
4.) if you are having problems with fastboot, try a usb 2.0 port.
5.) make sure htc sync is uninstalled
6.) make sure other programs that interfere with adb and fastboot are uninstalled (PDANet, Kies, etc.)
7.) make sure htc sync is uninstalled
8.) if you use a third party firewall, be sure to grant access to distiller.exe as it checks for updates
9.) MAKE SURE HTC SYNC IS UNINSTALLED
10.) YOU MUST UNZIP THE ARCHIVE BEFORE RUNNING DISTILLER. DO NOT JUST TRY TO RUN IT FROM THE ARCHIVE.
Downloads available at: http://moonshine.io

beaups said:
Welcome to moonshine s-off for the HTC One SV .
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Thanks for posting this here and your great work all around!
:good:

I guess it's only for ICS, isn't it?

szympro said:
I guess it's only for ICS, isn't it?
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No, jelly bean (only for boost mobile is ics).
You have to look at the Software Number.
For ics you can use Supercid and Facepalm S-off (except boost mobile).

All devices now supported
Boost (k2_cl) cricket (k2_plc_cl) gsm lte(k2_ul) and gsm only (k2_u)
All one Sv users can install this, it only takes five minutes. Boost mobile is still in testing, but it fully works.
Thanks beaups and fuses. Without them this wouldn't be possible at all.
Sent from my HTC One SV

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The moon has shine on me tonight.
Thank you, very much. Took me quite a few times to get the correct criteria
Like to thanks oldsplatterhead for his stock rom.
Thanks again.
P.s when HTC releases 4.2 obviously a new hboot will come with it, wonder if moonshine s-off can be carried over? Guess it's too early to ask.... but I have faith it will be cracked.
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It should be permanent
Sent from my HTC One SV

hi all, this is my first post in one SV forum. s-offed my new device (k2_ul) with moonshine.io few days ago, it all went well and quick.
thanks, moonshine! i'll make a donaton in few days.

Install custom roms
Hi, is there a change that something can go wrong using this method? Because I have used it after htc dev-unlock an rooting, and have S-off, but my phone doesn't install a custom rom. I understand that you have to be S-off to be able to install custom roms, right?

Smellie2 said:
Hi, is there a change that something can go wrong using this method? Because I have used it after htc dev-unlock an rooting, and have S-off, but my phone doesn't install a custom rom. I understand that you have to be S-off to be able to install custom roms, right?
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If you see, that you are S-Off, you should be S-Off, i think.
And you don't need to be S-Off to flash custom Roms, you also can flash with S-On, but you need to flash boot.img with fastboot then.
As i have seen your phone info, you have hboot 2, that means you had already jb installed. So why do you want to use the stock, odexed rom instead?

old.splatterhand said:
If you see, that you are S-Off, you should be S-Off, i think.
And you don't need to be S-Off to flash custom Roms, you also can flash with S-On, but you need to flash boot.img with fastboot then.
As i have seen your phone info, you have hboot 2, that means you had already jb installed. So why do you want to use the stock, odexed rom instead?
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I want that because my phone acts weird. It doesn't remember whether I want to use my launcher or Sense, if I put a widget on my homescreen the next day there's a grey area where the widget was, etc. So I thought if I can install a stable rom that might be over.

Smellie2 said:
I want that because my phone acts weird. It doesn't remember whether I want to use my launcher or Sense, if I put a widget on my homescreen the next day there's a grey area where the widget was, etc. So I thought if I can install a stable rom that might be over.
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Have you tried to do a factory reset?
Sounds a little bit like a default (with data partition).

old.splatterhand said:
Have you tried to do a factory reset?
Sounds a little bit like a default (with data partition).
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No, I haven't done that. I can with a guide root my phone and tablet, but I don't know what happens when I do something like that. Do I have to get rooted then again, or doesn't that change all that stuff like rooting and unlocking?

Smellie2 said:
No, I haven't done that. I can with a guide root my phone and tablet, but I don't know what happens when I do something like that. Do I have to get rooted then again, or doesn't that change all that stuff like rooting and unlocking?
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It doesn't change unlocking or S-Off. It deletes all user data, all you brought to your phone (not external sd, internal sd i'm not sure), but not things in system.
It sets the software itself to the point where the phone came to you.

Worked perfect!! Nice job.

Stallion34 said:
Thx for the answer...
I followed your suggestion but moonshine gives me an adb failure during the proccess...
I want to S-off my device and then try your custom JB rom...
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You are already on JB, so there is no real profit for you, cause mine is not modded.
Here a quote from another forum (thanks to wetbiker):
wetbiker7 said:
Make sure you have removed HTC sync from you computer. Also, make sure USB debugging is enabled in developer settings on your phone.
If you have HTC sync, make sure that you reboot the pc and the phone so that everything is reset and the files are completely removed from the pc.
Unzip the Moonshine zip that you downloaded and place it in a folder. With your phone fully booted, plug in USB and connect to pc. Click on the distiller and follow the prompts. Also, make sure you have a good charge on your phone because it'll take it between 5 and 10 minutes.
Also, if you are running a custom kernel, you will need to reinstall it after you have finished with Moonshine.
Edit: disable anti-virus and run the distiller as administrator.
Hope this helps.
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ERROR: run distiller again and READ
what do i miss? i fastboot flashed splatterhand's stock boot.img for k2u...
edit: SOLVED... you shall not use customized roms
Checking for updates......
Please wait....
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (7/60)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (27/60)
Device detected.....................
[************************************************************]
Test 3: Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/60)
Waiting for ADB (38/60)
Waiting for device
Moonshining (1)......................................
Moonshining (2).............................
Moonshining (3)..................................
Moonshining (4).........
Waiting for ADB (34/60)
Waiting for device
Powering off device, UNPLUG your device, then press VOL-DOWN & Power to enter hboot
All Done, hope you enjoyed the Moonshine!
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Ok my device is S-Offed too with this fantastic tool !!
thanks a lot !!!

Hi,
I just wonder why every second step in the instruction is this:
beaups said:
make sure htc sync is uninstalled
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Hi.
Quick question, I'm trying to help someone back in France with this.
If you're on JB (official OTA update) and do this procedure, will you :
- keep your data as they were just before ?
- keep your rom as it was before (ie : will you be able to install the next OTA updates without any trouble) ?
In one word : does this process just does S-OFF or does it change anything else ?
Thanks a lot !
M

[Q&A] RUU M8_VZW 4.4.4 (s-off only)(newest)

Q&A for RUU M8_VZW 4.4.4 (s-off only)(newest)
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Why was separated into 2 parts?
Before it was very comfortable just put in sd and run the ruu

agente_zeth said:
Why was separated into 2 parts?
Before it was very comfortable just put in sd and run the ruu
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Because it is too large to either send via fasboot and/or for your phone to parse in ruu mode. Unless you like the looks of the below screen shot.
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agente_zeth said:
Why was separated into 2 parts?
Before it was very comfortable just put in sd and run the ruu
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Thanks for the motivation.. You will like the outcome.
Single file again and an EXE version too!

dottat said:
Thanks for the motivation.. You will like the outcome.
Single file again and an EXE version too!
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Already you can download?

agente_zeth said:
Already you can download?
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I have the tool uploaded now.. uploading the single zip for SD card too...
and re-working the OP of that thread as we speak.

Results after i apply this ruu file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-4-s-off-onlynewest-t2914914
First, I'd like to say that I love this website... You guys do a real good job on explaining how to do certain things on our phone... My question is, if I perform perform option 1 on my phone, will my phone be relocked when its done? What about s-off? And since it will have the stock recovery and its a pre rooted rom, I just have to flash a custom recovey, am I right? Thanks in advance...
What about option 2? Results of s-off? Unlocked or relocked bootloader? And if either method preserves my apps and all my settings.... Thanks in advance again...

elketa1252 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/development/ruu-m8vzw-4-4-4-s-off-onlynewest-t2914914
First, I'd like to say that I love this website... You guys do a real good job on explaining how to do certain things on our phone... My question is, if I perform perform option 1 on my phone, will my phone be relocked when its done? What about s-off? And since it will have the stock recovery and its a pre rooted rom, I just have to flash a custom recovey, am I right? Thanks in advance...
What about option 2? Results of s-off? Unlocked or relocked bootloader? And if either method preserves my apps and all my settings.... Thanks in advance again...
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Both options do the same.
Wiped data and internal storage. This will not touch external SD though.
Stock rooted rom and firmware is what you get.

dottat said:
Both options do the same.
Wiped data and internal storage. This will not touch external SD though.
Stock rooted rom and firmware is what you get.
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What about s-off and the bootloader? Thanks for the response. Im a newbiw and learning.

elketa1252 said:
What about s-off and the bootloader? Thanks for the response. Im a newbiw and learning.
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They will remain what they work prior to flashing. Sorry I missed answering that part.

dottat said:
They will remain what they work prior to flashing. Sorry I missed answering that part.
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Thanks a lot.

Go back to factory
How do you return to complete factory stock? I am rooted with an unlocked bootloader. I was running ViperOne, but I ran the RUU from the SD Card and and now on stock, but still rooted and unlocked. I am trying to do a warranty replacement. I found instructions to re-lock, but how do I unroot and remove SuperSU?
Are there any additional steps I should take?
Thanks!

bentsh said:
How do you return to complete factory stock? I am rooted with an unlocked bootloader. I was running ViperOne, but I ran the RUU from the SD Card and and now on stock, but still rooted and unlocked. I am trying to do a warranty replacement. I found instructions to re-lock, but how do I unroot and remove SuperSU?
Are there any additional steps I should take?
Thanks!
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Lock boot loader. Reboot and verify all is well. Follow steps here to flash this ruu exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
Official RUU 3.28.605.4 EXE/ZIP
Then once you verify no root and verified lock you turn s on.

I am using Viper One Custom Rom ( that's the version with android 4.4.2)
To update my device I will have to flash this ruu and then any Custom Rom on 4.4.4? Correct? Please inform me if I am missing something. Thanks.
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Firmware Update
I tried to update my firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 using the Option 2 (App/EXE) method and the phone had a black screen with HTC in white to black fading colors. The pc said updating and sending. I waited for almost an hour and nothing showed to be happening. I disconnected the phone from the pc and aborted the operation. So I then tried to do Option 1. I put the zip file on my external SD card. I tried to flash it with Flashify but it didn't work. I then went in to TWRP to install it and now I'm stuck on the white screen with the green htc lettering. Phone doesn't do any thing when pressing volume down and power or volume and up and power. Is my phone now a paperweight? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

den_hart said:
I tried to update my firmware from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 using the Option 2 (App/EXE) method and the phone had a black screen with HTC in white to black fading colors. The pc said updating and sending. I waited for almost an hour and nothing showed to be happening. I disconnected the phone from the pc and aborted the operation. So I then tried to do Option 1. I put the zip file on my external SD card. I tried to flash it with Flashify but it didn't work. I then went in to TWRP to install it and now I'm stuck on the white screen with the green htc lettering. Phone doesn't do any thing when pressing volume down and power or volume and up and power. Is my phone now a paperweight? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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An ruu is not flashable via flashify or twrp. No where in the instructions does it say that. In fact, you really shouldn't be attempting flashes like that with partition based zips period. You could brick your phone.
Try the exe again. It likely never sent because your pc didn't install the correct driver for the phone when you entered fastboot.
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Firmware Update
dottat said:
An ruu is not flashable via flashify or twrp. No where in the instructions does it say that. In fact, you really shouldn't be attempting flashes like that with partition based zips period. You could brick your phone.
Try the exe again. It likely never sent because your pc didn't install the correct driver for the phone when you entered fastboot.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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As I mentioned, my phone is stuck on the white screen with the green htc lettering. I was able to finally power it down. Upon powering it on it goes back to the white screen with green htc lettering. If I enter recovery, it goes in to TWRP but I cannot do anything there. I tried to run the EXE option again but now my pc won't even recognize the phone. The phone is still stuck on the white screen with the green htc.

den_hart said:
As I mentioned, my phone is stuck on the white screen with the green htc lettering. I was able to finally power it down. Upon powering it on it goes back to the white screen with green htc lettering. If I enter recovery, it goes in to TWRP but I cannot do anything there. I tried to run the EXE option again but now my pc won't even recognize the phone. The phone is still stuck on the white screen with the green htc.
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Can you install team viewer on your pc and pm info so I can help you?
Edit.. and we are good.
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Basic question
I'm sure it's obvious, but I just want to confirm that I won't lose S-Off by using this?

You will not lose s off. That will remain in tact unles you s on yourself via adb