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DesireS stuck on HTC logo - no Hboot too

Hey all ... Interesting problem with a frnds phone.. hope someone here can help unbrick the phone...
Okie.. soo..
1. DesireS ... no idea what radio/hboot/rom version.. but it was rooted earlier. Thats all the info i have.
2. Keeps rebooting when started on HTC logo, reboot after 3 seconds max.
3. Does not show up on Device manager on windows, even briefly. Cannot enter Hboot or Recovery .. phone just reboots.
Since its not detected, so i cant test even adb devices etc....
Suggestions and help regarding how to get the phone to stop long enough that something can be done on it, will be highly appreciated
Thanx in advance !

c0d3r said:
Hey all ... Interesting problem with a frnds phone.. hope someone here can help unbrick the phone...
Okie.. soo..
1. DesireS ... no idea what radio/hboot/rom version.. but it was rooted earlier. Thats all the info i have.
2. Keeps rebooting when started on HTC logo, reboot after 3 seconds max.
3. Does not show up on Device manager on windows, even briefly. Cannot enter Hboot or Recovery .. phone just reboots.
Since its not detected, so i cant test even adb devices etc....
Suggestions and help regarding how to get the phone to stop long enough that something can be done on it, will be highly appreciated
Thanx in advance !
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have u already pulled battery and tried holding down the "volume down" button and while holding it down press power button and hold until HBOOT menu?

Yep .. done all possible (atlease as far as i know) methods and button combos to enter any recover or Hboot, but no luck ... :/ ...

c0d3r said:
Yep .. done all possible (atlease as far as i know) methods and button combos to enter any recover or Hboot, but no luck ... :/ ...
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May o suggest something...? I have been through a similar situation before and managed to recover by following these steps. :-
Switch your phone off completely. Do not attempt to restart it.
Now connect it with USB cable to your pc. I'm assuming you have htc usb drivers previously installed.
Fire up the cmd window and change directory to where you've kept your adb files.
Now type adb devices
If your device is listed, type adb reboot recovery.
This shoud take you into the recovery menu. From there you can restore a nandroid backup or do a full wipe and install a new rom from sd card.
Do let me know if this works.
Beamed from my HTC Desire S using xda premium.

Nope.. no device detected :/ ... Actually, the funny thing is that the phone starts up automtically when the usb is connected .. although all it shud do is just charge up .. :| .. like its in some sort of hung up mode and expects a usb :/ .. even if its connected to a power socket :S
Ive tried no sdcard, no sim, and etc etc .. but no luck :/
But i tried everything, but no device detected by adb or windows... (btw, imho the device shud only be detected if its a sort of hibernate mode no? coz a power shutdown means its completely shut down.. or does the device stay in a sort of inactive bootloader state when usb is connected? )
So .... im still open to ideas !

You've probably tried this, but.....
I find it impossible to get into bootloader using this method:
power off, hold volume down, press power on, enter bootloader.
I find invariably the phone just boots up as normal.
The best way I've found is this:
hold power button whilst phone is on, select restart, wait until backlight goes off then immediately press volume down.
Phone should restart in bootloader menu.
Like I said, you've prob tried this but it works for me.
Peace
Sent from my HTC Desire S

Just realised this is prob useless to you as its actually stuck in a boot loop. Sorry.
Sent from my HTC Desire S

Did you have Fast Boot enabled in Settings -> Power? That's likely your problem not being able to get into the bootloader.

c0d3r said:
Nope.. no device detected :/ ... Actually, the funny thing is that the phone starts up automtically when the usb is connected .. although all it shud do is just charge up .. :| .. like its in some sort of hung up mode and expects a usb :/ .. even if its connected to a power socket :S
Ive tried no sdcard, no sim, and etc etc .. but no luck :/
But i tried everything, but no device detected by adb or windows... (btw, imho the device shud only be detected if its a sort of hibernate mode no? coz a power shutdown means its completely shut down.. or does the device stay in a sort of inactive bootloader state when usb is connected? )
So .... im still open to ideas !
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Can you switch off completely...?
This is really important.
If you can switch off completely you need to remove the battery after the device is off.
Then wait for one minute and reinsert the battery.
Do not switch it on. Just connect usb to your pc. I'm assuming of course that you had enabled usb debugging on your device...
If you can't power it off then wait for the battery to discharge over time. Do not charge the phone while that is happening.
Then once it powers off remove the battery and follow instructions as written above.
After connecting to pc fire up cmd terminal and do tyw adb commands that I have written in the prwvios post.
Let me know if that helps.
Are you sure your phone can be switched off completely...?
Because in a bootloop you can't switch off the phone normally so either you need to pull battery Which I Do Not recommend, or wait for the battery to discharge itself over time.
Do keep us posted regarding further development in your case.
Beamed from my HTC Desire S using xda premium.

Roger that .. ill be discharging it and doing the test tonight, so ill keep the thread updated
Thanx for all the help ! Really appreciate it Will keep u posted

@chris5s : yeah.. tied all combos but got no where :/ thanx for the tip tho
@Putzy: since i cant start the phone, i cant say if it is/was on or not :s .. Currently im going to test @enigmaamit's idea.. hoping it works !

This may help...
c0d3r said:
@chris5s : yeah.. tied all combos but got no where :/ thanx for the tip tho
@Putzy: since i cant start the phone, i cant say if it is/was on or not :s .. Currently im going to test @enigmaamit's idea.. hoping it works !
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Read this. This was my experience when faced with an unresponsive phone.

Oh yeah... read that already ... thats what raised my hopes after u informed abt the adb reboot method
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Ok.. so new update:
I drained the battery ... and tried the method.. but no device detected. In order to test various possibilities, i tried the same on my Galaxy S2.. and no device detected. Now this got me stumped.. but once i enabled "USB debugging"... adb detected device, and all was fine on my S2.
So the new conclusion is: my frnds DesireS does not have USB Debugging enabled :/
Sooo...... now the question to everyone out there is: Is there any possbie method to get USB debugging feature enabled "without" going into the rom?? Because im guessing that if i can get usb debugging.. @enigmaamit's idea will work!
So... TIL: Enable USB Debugging when playing around with your android .. or u can get screwed lol ... (redditors will understand what i mean )

Dont lose hope
c0d3r said:
Oh yeah... read that already ... thats what raised my hopes after u informed abt the adb reboot method
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Ok.. so new update:
I drained the battery ... and tried the method.. but no device detected. In order to test various possibilities, i tried the same on my Galaxy S2.. and no device detected. Now this got me stumped.. but once i enabled "USB debugging"... adb detected device, and all was fine on my S2.
So the new conclusion is: my frnds DesireS does not have USB Debugging enabled :/
Sooo...... now the question to everyone out there is: Is there any possbie method to get USB debugging feature enabled "without" going into the rom?? Because im guessing that if i can get usb debugging.. @enigmaamit's idea will work!
So... TIL: Enable USB Debugging when playing around with your android .. or u can get screwed lol ... (redditors will understand what i mean )
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Dont lose hope yet.
Let the phone discharge itself completely. Now remove battery, wait for a minute and then reinsert battery. Connect to wall charger.
Tell me what happens after your battery has completely discharged and you connect it to the charger (main charger, not pc, since we know that doesnt work anymore). Does the charging led start blinking orange...?
If so wait till the blinking stops and the LED is lit up steadily.
Then hold down volume - button and power button together to get into the bootloader screen from where you can get into recovery and restore a backup or flash a new ROM.
Make sure you read the entire thread whose link i posted in my previous post. Its also on the last line of my signature.

I had a similar situation (HTC logo, no debbuging ON) and I managed it with fastboot command. See this. But I had the access to the bootloader. But you can try

[Q] HTC Sensation doesn't turn on !!!

I have a HTC Sensation rooted and installed custom ROM last week with HTC Sensation Android Development[ROM] . For the last 2 days my phone restarted twice i think. Now it doesn't turn ON! I tryed to pull out the batery wait for 3 minutes and put it back bu nothing unitl now. I push the power button, i am trying to go on hBOOT pressing the power + volume down but nothing happens. Cane you please help me?! I tryied everyhting and don't know what do do. Thank you

charging from custom recovery tends not to work so if the battery is flat you may have to get an external charger.

deadite66 said:
charging from custom recovery tends not to work so if the battery is flat you may have to get an external charger.
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the top solution is option one... but if the external charger is more expensive just buy a new battery... if possible borrow somebody's batt and test first...

''Recovery''
I fixed that thanks god!!! But now another problem starts.. i turn on the phone and restarts over and over after the green sign. I can't access recovery also. I tried to install a recovery putting this file: PG58IMG in to Memory card and then install but no success it does the same I can't access recovery at all. When i try to access it my phone restarts the same when i try to turn it on. If someone one know what to do please tell me...thank you

You should be able to access recovery if you pull the SDcard before booting

Thanks for the tip mate, i will try this and tell you how did it go..

it doesn't ! I tried but when i choose recovery it shows me the Android Green Screen, a black screen after and then phone shuts down !!! Thanks anyway

Where did you get that PG file from?
Matt

This may help or not, but you could always see if it's recognised by your PC when you try and boot into the Bootloader using Volume Down + Power. It seems odd that it would refuse to get into the Bootloader and go straight to the green HTC logo.
My rationale is that if it is successfully does get recognised by your PC, then you could attempt to use ADB to breathe life back into your device, if not at the very least get some information about what seems to be the problem.
It's a bit vague, I apologise. A little more research on my part is needed I guess. (new to these forums, just trying to help!)
Hope this helps.

try reflashing the recovery

I-ve tried alreadz to flash mz recovery but don't know what fits better because when i go to recovery adn try to install something my phone crashes already ! :*(

Nexus S JB(4.1) "bricked" help!!!

update to 4.1 Jellybean .i used servarl day.one day,i shutdown the phone,then power on the phone,but i can't power the phone.i use the method "ubuntu UnBrickableResurrectorR40",but it's not useful.
in tencent qq group(qq group id:203219460),there are three people who encountered the same problem. xdaer,who can help me?please help,help,help!!!!

bsqsbylt said:
update to 4.1 Jellybean .i used servarl day.one day,i shutdown the phone,then power on the phone,but i can't power the phone.i use the method "ubuntu UnBrickableResurrectorR40",but it's not useful.
in tencent qq group(qq group id:203219460),there are three people who encountered the same problem. xdaer,who can help me?please help,help,help!!!!
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help me out！

So you cannot even get into the bootloader?

I'm having the same problem...No bootloader...Nothing :crying:

Nexus S GT-I9020T Bricked
similar problem here. i took the batery out while the phone was booting and cant switch it on now.cant get in to fastboot mode (power + vol up).
i tried AdamOutler's UnBrickableResurrectorR40 tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1397393). it didnt detect my phone, so i made the hardware mod recomended by AdamOutler ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1566475). Now it detects the phone and it is able to load the modified SBL.But the phone still stays dead.
why dont u guys try the tool and let us know how it goes... cheers

kwibis said:
So you cannot even get into the bootloader?
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yes，any mod can't in.

similar problem
My battery fell out while my phone was booting. (Bought a spare battery and it didn't make great contact and the phone turned on and then lost contact with the battery while it was booting.)
I've tried multiple battery pulls, charging both batteries, plugging it in and unplugging it, different chargers... Nothing works.
I bought this phone used without a warranty so I'm screwed for just taking it back to any store to get it fixed and I can't afford to buy a new phone. :/
Gonna try that Ubuntu fix when I get home but as for now I have no idea what I'm going to do to fix this phone... >_<

phone actin up since update really need help

hey peeps,im a noob in this whole Android thingin..always been a fan of ios till i got sick and tired of jailbreakin..
my problem is 2 days ago i updated to cm10 by Kang evry thing was fine whit the updating went smooth.
but, after it reboots i want to start an app and the phone freezes for a few seconds and reboots.
i tryed to get in fastboot or recovery mod but it wont work..pressing the buttons and all it does is vibrate and start the os.
cant see if debugin is turned on cuz it wont let me enter any app.
my pc wont recognize adb it tells me something bout adb server is old but i updated evrything thru sdk.
not even the ruu is detecting the phone no more.
been seasrchin now since 2 days to find a resolution.but couldnt maybe someone here got or had the same problem.
my pc detects it as massstorage adb interface and android phone ....im running windows7
all i want is to get back in fastboot or recovery or something just to bring my phone back to normal life.
if someone can help me whit adb its cool too...
thanks in advance for ur help guys.

To go to fastboot/bootloader
Power off your phone.. Then remove battery, reinsert it, and then press the volume down and power button together.. That will take you to bootloader
Then select recovery and enter it.. Restore your backup if you have one.. Or fresh install the ROM again.. Don't forget to do the complete wipe before flashing the rom... Not super wipe.. But wipe from recovery.. If using cwm - factory reset
If 4EXT recovery - wipe/format- format all partitions except sdcard
Sent from my pyramid using blazing fast sonic waves

like i already said tryed that already nothing working.phone vibrates and boots up to the os....
and when im in there i always try to go to settings to see if usb debugin is on.but soon as i press.phone freezes and reboots.and i get to the same procedure.
but thanks
any other solution u know i could try....
adb dont find device and always show something bout old server even though i updated sdk.
reinstalled all drivers tru htc sync ,pda net ,superoneclick ...
but it wont let me in the system of the device..

ganeshp said:
To go to fastboot/bootloader
Power off your phone.. Then remove battery, reinsert it, and then press the volume down and power button together.. That will take you to bootloader
Then select recovery and enter it.. Restore your backup if you have one.. Or fresh install the ROM again.. Don't forget to do the complete wipe before flashing the rom... Not super wipe.. But wipe from recovery.. If using cwm - factory reset
If 4EXT recovery - wipe/format- format all partitions except sdcard
Sent from my pyramid using blazing fast sonic waves
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Ganeshp, Quick question, why not SuperWipe ? I've been away for a while and in the past SuperWipe was a MUST do between ROMs. I went from Stock 3.33 WWE to CM10 via a SuperWipe, it seemed to work fine. However, I have seen similar comments to yours since in so much as SuperWipe shouldn't be used. So I'm guessing there must be a reason.

gol_n_dal said:
Ganeshp, Quick question, why not SuperWipe ? I've been away for a while and in the past SuperWipe was a MUST do between ROMs. I went from Stock 3.33 WWE to CM10 via a SuperWipe, it seemed to work fine. However, I have seen similar comments to yours since in so much as SuperWipe shouldn't be used. So I'm guessing there must be a reason.
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superwipe doesnt have device checks ..its dangerours ..and its incompatible with AOSP ROMS ....lot of AOSP/CM9 roms say that superwipe is incompatible..besides superwipe is redundant ..recovery can very well take care of wiping
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germarican said:
like i already said tryed that already nothing working.phone vibrates and boots up to the os....
and when im in there i always try to go to settings to see if usb debugin is on.but soon as i press.phone freezes and reboots.and i get to the same procedure.
but thanks
any other solution u know i could try....
adb dont find device and always show something bout old server even though i updated sdk.
reinstalled all drivers tru htc sync ,pda net ,superoneclick ...
but it wont let me in the system of the device..
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you cannot go to bootloader? @[email protected] first time im seeing this ..my wild guess is you are not removing the battery and reinserting it..which is quite crucial for the bootloader to pop up during the process...
as long as usb debugging is not checked ..adb wont work ..and your only option is to go to bootloader (how? -> ive explained you before)
and use fastboot commands

[i removed batterie put it back in pressing volume down + power and it just reboots in normal mode..no fastboot whit the 3 android skaters.
damn...like i said 2 days ago evrything was fine shouldnt have put this cm10 on it i guess...
now i got the phone sayin for the first time after awhile that its in usb mass storage...then it freezes and reboots again
im bout to throw this phone out of the window..

Still cant get anything to work...i really Need help i cant use warranty Cut Off cm10 that i got on the phone.pc dont recognize the phone only as mass storage.ruu cant Update gives me error Code 170 and like i Said thursday EVERY thing was Fine.
Had the Batterie Even Out for two days.
Is my phone bricked???
Its Starts cm10 but Soon as i try to Enter an App. Phone Freezes and reboots.
Does anybody know if USB debugging is on when u use cm10 for first time...the one from kang

can you click on "IRC HELP CHANNEL" in my signature and join it ...we can resolve your issue there faster (its like a live group chat)

ganeshp said:
can you click on "IRC HELP CHANNEL" in my signature and join it ...we can resolve your issue there faster (its like a live group chat)
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How do I use ur channel ??? I don't got a pc whit me for next two days just on my iPhone
But I would still wanna know if you guys there can help me!
Even I know that I can't fix it whit a pc

ok to tell u guys excatly what i did.
i downloaded cm10 from kang and flashed it via cwm evrything was fine.
then the phone rebooted normal.
i wanet to go to settings and set usb debugin on on,here is were the problem started.
soon as i press setings it freezes and reboots i tryed it over and over.
i cant get into fastboot,recovery,hboot,bootloader etc..
my phone is only listed as mass storage device on my pc running win7.
even got ubuntu on the pc duallboot mode and there its not at all recognized.
i want to know if my phone is bricked...since it still starts but it wont let me open any apps..whit out freezing and restarting again....
normaly the phone says that its in mass storage mode but not even that is showin up when connected to pc...
tryed to get in download mode but the wire trick is not working.
i would even take the phone to the shop but since cm10 is booting i dont got no warranty on the phone no more.
can somebody help me i really love ma phone and all its functions dnt want to buy me a new one...
and yeah power button volume button thing i did a couple hundred times now....
i even tryed to install stock ruu but it just shows me error 170....and yes i been up on google searchin...but noone really can help me whit this sh***
im really bout to slam this phone against the wall if there wqasnt so many documents and pictures on it...

Click the irc help channel in my signature and join it.. I'll be there.. So that we can tall/discuss solution more rapidly
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

Flashed wrong TWRP, phone wont turn on

Hello
Im so emberrassed of myself... I was trying to flash TWRP on my s10e, I've tried different versions for hours and hours. And i downloaded an other version, but it was for s10+, not for s10e, and I flashed it... My phone now wont turn on. Is there any hope?

Ofcourse there is hope. Flash one twrp that works for ir device via odin That helped me in many situations xd

BratoMo225 said:
Ofcourse there is hope. Flash one twrp that works for ir device via odin That helped me in many situations xd
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Thanks for your answer! But my phone wont even give a small sight of not being dead. It won't turn on and my PC won't recognize it

I actually could make it start for a second, now my laptop is recognizing it. I'll try to fix it tomorrow

mikativi said:
Thanks for your answer! But my phone wont even give a small sight of not being dead. It won't turn on and my PC won't recognize it
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Of you can get him into download mode, it can be fixed bo worries

Good news: I could fix it.
Solution: I let the battery die, then charged it. I pressed bixby+power+volume up for 10+ seconds and it turned on for a few seconds and it turned up in my pc device list. So I could use the ADB windows program to boot it into download. Then I flashed the original ROM.
And I could even put TWRP on it with the root shell.
Thanks to everyone who helped!

I have also done the same thing and now phone is not starting. Can you help me to fix it.