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Did I brick my One S?

Hey guys, so I'm worried I might have bricked my One S, or at least messed it up beyond what I can personally repair.
Basically what happened was that I was trying to install the Auto brightness patch (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1638559) onto my One S, because I wasn't happy with the batterly life. Stupidly, I tried to install it without checking accurately for matching RUU version numbers. I thought the Virtuous Ville v1.40 ROM I was running had a 1.78 base, but it has a 1.70 one. Still, I figured that in case anything went wrong, I would just make a nandroid backup and restore. Unfortunately this did not work out so well.
My phone got stuck in a boot loop, so I reset it. When I tried to restore my Nandroid backup, I got an error saying "can't mount /sdcard" or something of the sort. Other Nandroid backups had always worked.
I think before entering recovery, I selected "factory reset" on the HBOOT menu instead of "recovery" by accident. It still loaded into the recovery though, so I wasn't sure what I had actually done. If I did press the wrong thing don't know if that somehow messed up the recovery's access to the SD card.
So now I don't know what to do. I don't mind having to reinstall everything and losing my data, I just want my phone to work. Everytime I try to turn it on it gets stuck in a boot loop, and there doesn't seem to be any way I can access my storage for either nandroid nor installing any roms.
Any help would be immensely appreciated.

Sorry guys, false alarm.
For anyone that's curious, all I had to do to fix my problem was simply reflash CWM recovery(interim touch). Not sure what went wrong, but I think that was that fixed it. Unfortunately I lost all my data and customizations(not sure ifbecause of the factory reset in HBOOT or because I also accidentally clicked on "clear storage" >_>) but since i just got the phone a few days ago and have been installing ROMs very frequently, it's no biggie.
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napilopez said:
Sorry guys, false alarm.
For anyone that's curious, all I had to do to fix my problem was simply reflash CWM recovery(interim touch). Not sure what went wrong, but I think that was that fixed it. Unfortunately I lost all my data and customizations(not sure ifbecause of the factory reset in HBOOT or because I also accidentally clicked on "clear storage" >_>) but since i just got the phone a few days ago and have been installing ROMs very frequently, it's no biggie.
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You shouldn't be using the interim release of the touch recovery anymore.
There is an official release now: Official Touch Recovery
And yes, you lost everything because you did a factory reset... it's all in the name you know... 'factory reset' - does it ring any bells?

I'm having the same problem here. I've tried to fastboot flash alternate recoveries and keep getting the sdcard error. I was trying to install cm9 and now phone won't boot and no sdcard!
Any help would be GREATLY appreciated........

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630459
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Htc one s bootloop

Hi iv got a HTC ONE S, it is stuck on boot loop is there any way i can get my pictures and data off my phone? thanks

Can you get into the recovery? And are you running a custom recovery?

If you can get into your recovery(cwm or twrp) you can plug it into usb and mount it as usb storage.
If I helped in any way please hit thanks

Just fix the bootloop. Sounds like you gave up on it. Can you get into the bootloader? Hold volume down and power. Till the device shuts off. Then redo that method and poof. Hboot. If you can. What hboot version are you on?
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I have the same problem, phone keep reboot and will not turn on, i can get into recovery, but can not get contact via USB, what am i doing wrong?
Any step by step how to get out pictures before setting it back to factory settings

recovery loop
Just rooted HTC One S TMOUS using Hasoon 2000's tool. tried CWM backup of rooted stock, then followed instructions for PA 2.52 + gapps. Got stuck on PA boot screen. Won't boot all way up.
Phone will only boot into recovery. adb reboot bootloader goes into recovery. can't get into hboot to restore stock using RUU.
Advice?
Thanks kindly.

Same Problem here.
I wanted to join a wifi-network, then the htc freezed and now it's in bootloop.
I still read some oder threads in the internet but not realy good ideas I like.
Does anyone know whats happening in HBoot when I use "Clear Storage"? Does he clear the phone-memory or the SD-Memory? Or anything else?

Bond246 said:
Same Problem here.
I wanted to join a wifi-network, then the htc freezed and now it's in bootloop.
I still read some oder threads in the internet but not realy good ideas I like.
Does anyone know whats happening in HBoot when I use "Clear Storage"? Does he clear the phone-memory or the SD-Memory? Or anything else?
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did anyone solve this? I have an unbranded unrooted HTC One S that is also stuck in a bootloop. I was just scanning the WIFI networks from settings and then the phone started looping by itself and only stopped after the battery was empty.
The phone is not modified in any way. I can get into hboot with power-volume down but then what? I don't really feel like doing a factory reset. Is there any other way out? Does the factory reset help?

Hi
I had the same problem and fixed it.
I made factory reset, then when i configured my Google account i disables the "sync Internet" Option.
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gingi007 said:
Hi
I had the same problem and fixed it.
I made factory reset, then when i configured my Google account i disables the "sync Internet" Option.
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Ya seen someone say that not sure if it was you but also some people have found having to many saved hotspots can also send you into a bootloop.

in my case for sure it was the google account cause i did factory reset, and had no saved hotspots and still it happened when i switched the wifi on\off after the factory reset(i mead got into boot-loop and needed a factory reset).
it is a serious bug\problem - i can't believe this can happen because of such a silly configuration.
the OS of HTC is not stabled at all!

If your bootloader is locked, then you dont have too many options re getting information off of your phone. Someone else may be able to post ideas. A factory reset may be your only option..
If you have already unlocked your bootloader, my suggestion would be to flash the latest TWRP Custom Recovery (google it). You can connect to your computer via usb through TWRP and access your sd card to get pictures, videos etc off of it.
Through TWRP you can also have access to adb.exe (ie using adb.exe commands and not just fastboot.exe commands, and thereby access all sorts of adb related commands (backups, linux shell, etc).
In order to actually fix the bootloop, well, usualy I find this is due to issues with the Kernel and custom ROM you are flashing (either one or the other), and so would reflash whatever worked before (ie a previous ROM or previous kernel).
But if this is all happening on a device you have not rooted nor flashed anything custom... Well, then that is a good question!
AKToronto

gingi007 said:
in my case for sure it was the google account cause i did factory reset, and had no saved hotspots and still it happened when i switched the wifi on\off after the factory reset(i mead got into boot-loop and needed a factory reset).
it is a serious bug\problem - i can't believe this can happen because of such a silly configuration.
the OS of HTC is not stabled at all!
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Ya I'm not saying what you said is wrong or didn't work for you but I do think I could be right about kongo09 and Bond246 issue since it did happen when dealing with wifi and seen a few people say the same thing.

I am in a bootloop. What i did to get the phone start is just press first down volume button then power button (keep holding them until the phone goes oof). Inmediatily when the phone go off, stop pressing anything. ANYTHING, BE FAST, and it will boot normally. I am now tryying to get the stock recovery to avoid this sht.

gingi007 said:
Hi
I had the same problem and fixed it.
I made factory reset, then when i configured my Google account i disables the "sync Internet" Option.
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Did the factory reset make you lose all your data? As in: pictures etc? I have read varying stories regarding this, some say you lose it all, some say you don't.
I have some recordings of interviews on there that I really(!!!) cannot lose. Does anyone know if HTC has the possibility to recover files from a phone in this condition?

jazzmijnhv said:
Did the factory reset make you lose all your data? As in: pictures etc? I have read varying stories regarding this, some say you lose it all, some say you don't.
I have some recordings of interviews on there that I really(!!!) cannot lose. Does anyone know if HTC has the possibility to recover files from a phone in this condition?
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If you unlocked the bootloader then you could flash TWRP which will let you mount SD for the PC.

Darknites said:
If you unlocked the bootloader then you could flash TWRP which will let you mount SD for the PC.
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Unfortunately not... Unrooted, stock bootloader and all... I spent all day reading threads on different forums, but so far it seems that there is no other solution to this bootloop problem than just doing a factory reset. But like I said, I have some very important recordings on my phone and before I give up on them I want to make sure I tried everything.
If anyone knows of a way to root and flash a new bootloader without wiping all my data in the process, that would be highly appreciated.
Or if anyone knows whether it is possible to somehow approach the storage (maybe through Linux) while the phone is bootlooping (not normally recognized by computer).
But also: I would very much like to hear from people who have done a factory reset from the stock boot loader: has it wiped just your apps and app data? Or has it wiped your files as well (photos, music, recordings etc)?
Like I said: any info would be much appreciated...

jazzmijnhv said:
Unfortunately not... Unrooted, stock bootloader and all... I spent all day reading threads on different forums, but so far it seems that there is no other solution to this bootloop problem than just doing a factory reset. But like I said, I have some very important recordings on my phone and before I give up on them I want to make sure I tried everything.
If anyone knows of a way to root and flash a new bootloader without wiping all my data in the process, that would be highly appreciated.
Or if anyone knows whether it is possible to somehow approach the storage (maybe through Linux) while the phone is bootlooping (not normally recognized by computer).
But also: I would very much like to hear from people who have done a factory reset from the stock boot loader: has it wiped just your apps and app data? Or has it wiped your files as well (photos, music, recordings etc)?
Like I said: any info would be much appreciated...
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Not much you can do then because even unlocking could wipe SD.

Not sure if its possible with a locked bootloader but you may want to try getting into your bootloader then try typing fastboot boot <working kernel file>
Replace the phrase "<working kernel file>" with a stock boot.img that you know works.
As you can see this command is different from fastboot flash boot <working kernel file>.
This may get you out of the bootloop if you had kernel issues, and may allow you to load a kernel temporarily. Not sure if it works on locked bootloaders but it might.
If all you can access is the bootloader and fastboot, then you really have to play around with fastboot commands. See http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fastboot for the list.
Good luck!

jazzmijnhv said:
Unfortunately not... Unrooted, stock bootloader and all... I spent all day reading threads on different forums, but so far it seems that there is no other solution to this bootloop problem than just doing a factory reset. But like I said, I have some very important recordings on my phone and before I give up on them I want to make sure I tried everything.
If anyone knows of a way to root and flash a new bootloader without wiping all my data in the process, that would be highly appreciated.
Or if anyone knows whether it is possible to somehow approach the storage (maybe through Linux) while the phone is bootlooping (not normally recognized by computer).
But also: I would very much like to hear from people who have done a factory reset from the stock boot loader: has it wiped just your apps and app data? Or has it wiped your files as well (photos, music, recordings etc)?
Like I said: any info would be much appreciated...
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Stock bootloader, same bootloop scenario - factory reset wiped everything including photos, music, other files. Clear storage seems to keep everything except the installed apps and configuration. It's the 4th time I'm doing it unfortunately :

Looping at boot screen, due to the last firmware update?

Hi folks, it seems that I may use some help right now. Searched around, but so far no luck is found. My rooted TF700 runs with the latest firmware and not unlocked (stock). Today she went nowhere but showing the ASUS logo and circling dots.
First, as usual, I tried to have a cold boot. Still, she didn't go further. Then I decided to wait patiently, and I think one hour is a reason to try helping her out of there. Next step, as some of you may already had in mind: RCK. Picked it up, the green robot showed up, but only few seconds before it went to sleep accompanied by that... yes, that red triangle.
Not so long afterwards, I downloaded the firmware ZIP file from ASUS's website. Extracted it once, renamed it the "usual" way, put the file at a MicroSD root and got the TF700 installing it. Installation was complete, the robot wasn't shown sleeping, and then it rebooted. At this moment I took the MicroSD from the slot so it doesn't interrupt the process.
But then what? Still the same old eight dots making the runabout form under ASUS logo. Tried cold boot once again, no luck. Then, I borrowed my children's A100 to type this help request.
I have no idea what to do. Still have the warranty valid but I want to try another thing before sending it out. It might be due to the new firmware (25 I think, I'm not memorizing firmware numbers) but it seems that I'm the only one suffering it so far. The last thing I remembered was the TF700 went sudden reboot when I click the bluetooth icon to activate it, while I'm trying to connect to a portable speaker.
I never flash any custom ROMs, it has been always the stock. Random reboots, yes, I think I'm not the only one. But now I'm getting suspicious since this happens one day after the last firmware update. The looping at boot screen.
In case anyone has suggestions or thoughts, please kindly share that here. Thanks in advance.
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Maybe your data partition is corrupted. Did you try "wipe data" in the bootloader menu?

_that said:
Maybe your data partition is corrupted. Did you try "wipe data" in the bootloader menu?
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Hi, thanks. Doesn't install a fresh firmware do further? I mean, it also removes the data, right? Or am I wrong here?
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suroboyo said:
Hi, thanks. Doesn't install a fresh firmware do further? I mean, it also removes the data, right? Or am I wrong here?
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"Wipe data" deletes your data, right. I never did it myself, so I can't say what exactly will be deleted. Installing a firmware only replaces the firmware, not your data.
Alternatively you can try if you can connect via adb shell while the boot screen dots are spinning.

_that said:
"Wipe data" deletes your data, right. I never did it myself, so I can't say what exactly will be deleted. Installing a firmware only replaces the firmware, not your data.
Alternatively you can try if you can connect via adb shell while the boot screen dots are spinning.
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Wipe data is factory reset. If you reset your device from setting-> factory reset, it will boot into "wipe data" mode and wipe all your apps, bring everything back to factory default. At this point if you don't have a backup, I see you only have one option which is wipe data.

OK guys, thanks a lot. If you read my footer now, you know I already have access to my TF700.
I did it as you suggested, chose "Wipe Data" after several times failing with firmware recovery. Losing data in SD is not a very big deal since I always keep my "real data" in an external MicroSD, anticipating such things exactly like I just "suffered". I also backed up my most of apps and their data to the MicroSD using Titanium Backup, so it's very close to the previous state... only snappier.
So I wiped the data and got into the stock of everything, without root. Then I rolled back to ICS firmware (30), rooted it using Debugfs, installed OTA Rootkeeper, protected a copy of the root access, updated the firmware, restored root, installed TB, restore all apps and data. Then it's the matter of replacing some widgets and little "here-and-there" settings. No more than two hours overall, could be way less if the number of apps are smaller.
What was really missing is just a few downloads and some "not really important" winter photos. Movies and maps kept in the internal storage, well, I have the backup. I wouldn't say this was caused by the new firmware, but somehow I feel like I should have a suspicion at it.
Thanks again!
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Please help, stuck in Bootloop !!

Recently I unlocked bootloader, installed twrp and succesfully rooted my device, but while I was tinkering with my device I accidentally wipe all data, partition, etc in TWRP now I guess I wiped out everything including OS !!!
How can I restore ? Do I need to flash new hammerhead image ?
Right now I'm following this tutorial
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
It'll be great if anyone of you can point me right way.

You can just flash any custom rom using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575150
Or
Follow the thread you posted to restore a factory image..
But restoring a factory image will unroot your device..

You have twrp so the first thing you did was make a nandroid, right? Live and learn.

Thanks for the help, I just flashed new image. Everything works good except wifi, random drops + slow speed.
I contacted google for replacement and they send me RMA form. Unrooted the phone, bootlocker locked + flag reset.

Thanks for the help, I just flashed new image. Everything works good except wifi, random drops + slow speed.
I contacted google for replacement and they send me RMA form. Unrooted the phone, bootlocker locked + flag reset.

Huh? You're doing an RMA why?
sent from my hammerhead

albertpaulp said:
Thanks for the help, I just flashed new image. Everything works good except wifi, random drops + slow speed.
I contacted google for replacement and they send me RMA form. Unrooted the phone, bootlocker locked + flag reset.
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Why are you rma'ing it. Was wifi messed up before you erased everything?

jd1639 said:
Why are you rma'ing it. Was wifi messed up before you erased everything?
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Before rooting wifi problem was rarely occur now after rooting problem arise more frequently, now even after unrooting wifi is super slow sometimes not even connecting. I hate RMAing but seems like no other way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586410

jd1639 said:
You have twrp so the first thing you did was make a nandroid, right? Live and learn.
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Awesome advice. I made a nandroid of my N5 first thing after getting all my apps straight. Playing with flashing a rom in TWRP I did a manual "wipe data" which proceded to wipe out the entire SDCARD in the process including my nandroid. Sooooo.... Yes, make a nandroid but also back it up to your computer or dropbox right away.

albertpaulp said:
Before rooting wifi problem was rarely occur now after rooting problem arise more frequently, now even after unrooting wifi is super slow sometimes not even connecting. I hate RMAing but seems like no other way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586410
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Don't RMA it, there's nothing wrong with the hardware. All you have to do is reflash the factory image. If you didn't know what you were doing, you shouldn't have been messing around with your phone in the first place. Reflash your phone back to its factory state and next time do your homework before you start tinkering. People like you are going to cause Google to change their return policy so that returns are much more heavily scrutinized.

BirchBarlow said:
Don't RMA it, there's nothing wrong with the hardware. All you have to do is reflash the factory image. If you didn't know what you were doing, you shouldn't have been messing around with your phone in the first place. Reflash your phone back to its factory state and next time do your homework before you start tinkering. People like you are going to cause Google to change their return policy so that returns are much more heavily scrutinized.
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Before rooting wifi problem was rarely occur now after rooting problem arise more frequently, now even after unrooting wifi is super slow sometimes not even connecting. I hate RMAing but seems like no other way.
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You know how to read right ? also I did reflashed to stock image and unrooted + locked bootloader but problem persists, what do you propose I do now ? I started loving my phone now I'm getting new one, it's hard for me too, it's like adopting a son.

s-off took ota wifi is shot?

Hello,
I'm having issues with WiFi, it doesn't connect to my home network at all. This is what I did..
I sunshine rooted/s-off with success then I fastboot stock recovery then took the ota. That went well, but the WiFi doesn't connect. Should I reinstall tarp and see if it connects or maybe flash the radio??
Thanks for your time.

v1ral said:
Hello,
I'm having issues with WiFi, it doesn't connect to my home network at all. This is what I did..
I sunshine rooted/s-off with success then I fastboot stock recovery then took the ota. That went well, but the WiFi doesn't connect. Should I reinstall tarp and see if it connects or maybe flash the radio??
Thanks for your time.
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You aren't the first. Can you backup and factory reset first to see if that fixes the problem?

I have a backup already, can I factory reset and still have my apn settings??
I'm still on stock recovery, should I flash twrp now??

v1ral said:
I have a backup already, can I factory reset and still have my apn settings??
I'm still on stock recovery, should I flash twrp now??
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No...Stock recovery is best for factory reset.

@dottat
So factory reset in stock recovery?
I'll still have my apn settings intact? Sorry I've only messed with a Sprint HTC one m7 ONLY on CDMA with no 4G LTE when I was on Guam. Now I'm afraid I'll lose settings I need to get it functioning properly.

dottat said:
You aren't the first. Can you backup and factory reset first to see if that fixes the problem?
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I am having some wifi issues as well. I just tried a factory reset and the issue still remains. I will try doing the full RUU tomorrow, but off to bed for me for now.
My wifi issue is that it connects but constantly drops the connection. I haven't been able to make sense of it yet. I'm at work most of the time and this is where I notice it. I'm not sure if it is only here or happens on other routers, but I will keep trying to track it down.

Ok, I've tried to reflash stock recovery and redo what I did to take the OTA, but now it's just a RED triangle when it tries to install....
What am I doing wrong?
What/where can I find the stock recovery?
Also, I can't get into stock recovery also, to try and factory reset.
Also to add:
When I take the OTA is the phone still rooted? I remember vaguely that I wasn't able to use root apps at all, so maybe that's my issue with stock recovery.
Thing I am most worried about*maybe I'm overreacting* is carrier settings, when I factory reset or maybe doing a RUU, so guys please enlighten me about this.