i triad to download it from x various stock Theard,
but both odex & Deodex give me error,
can u guys get me one that works properly?
slidert said:
i triad to download it from x various stock Theard,
but both odex & Deodex give me error,
can u guys get me one that works properly?
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Try the RUU and simply re-root.
from where can i download it?
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
slidert said:
from where can i download it?
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using XDA App
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Rom||RUU|| Shipped Ruby ROM Collection
Binary100100 said:
Rom||RUU|| Shipped Ruby ROM Collection
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i put the file in my root folder on the Memory Card,
then i reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen. but i dont get the "Do you want to start the update" question.
what should i do now?
slidert said:
i put the file in my root folder on the Memory Card,
then i reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen. but i dont get the "Do you want to start the update" question.
what should i do now?
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you got to relock
xboarder56 said:
you got to relock
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i relock my phone and boot into the bootloder but nothing happen...
after i reboot again i go to the root folder with root explorer, but the file is vanished.
also i can't boot into the bootloder when i torn the phone off, the only way is by pooling the battery.
slidert said:
i relock my phone and boot into the bootloder but nothing happen...
after i reboot again i go to the root folder with root explorer, but the file is vanished.
also i can't boot into the bootloder when i torn the phone off, the only way is by pooling the battery.
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Clearify this for me.
Can you get into hboot at all? If you have adb and fastboot already installed and configured on your computer you should be able to do: adb shell reboot bootloader.
What does it say at top? Unlocked or Relocked? If relocked then proceed.
Do you have a PH85IMG.zip file on the root of the external sdcard?
Binary100100 said:
Clearify this for me.
Can you get into hboot at all? If you have adb and fastboot already installed and configured on your computer you should be able to do: adb shell reboot bootloader.
What does it say at top? Unlocked or Relocked? If relocked then proceed.
Do you have a PH85IMG.zip file on the root of the external sdcard?
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1: yes i can get into hboot
2: both adb and fastboot installed in my computer ( i shore hope so, otherwise how did i mange to unlock my phone and install x roms and rtl patch...)
but when i tried to do adb shell i got this line: c:\android>adb shell reboot bootloader
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
3: in the hboot its saying ***relocked*** ***security warning***
4: i did put the PH85IMG.zip file on the root of the external sdcard with the root explorer, but when i got into the hboot nothing happen.
4: if i return to the root folder after i reboot my phone, i dont see that file any more...
slidert said:
1: yes i can get into hboot
2: both adb and fastboot installed in my computer ( i shore hope so, otherwise how did i mange to unlock my phone and install x roms and rtl patch...)
but when i tried to do adb shell i got this line: c:\android>adb shell reboot bootloader
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
3: in the hboot its saying ***relocked*** ***security warning***
4: i did put the PH85IMG.zip file on the root of the external sdcard with the root explorer, but when i got into the hboot nothing happen.
4: if i return to the root folder after i reboot my phone, i dont see that file any more...
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I don't understand what is deleting the file from your sdcard. That doesn't make any sense at all.
Binary100100 said:
I don't understand what is deleting the file from your sdcard. That doesn't make any sense at all.
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is there a way to push this file from the computer when I'm in the hboot?
if not, do you have the latest Various Stock 1.36.351.6 that i can install from the ClockWorkMod Recovery?
b.t.w what is the difference between Deodex and Odex version?
slidert said:
is there a way to push this file from the computer when I'm in the hboot?
if not, do you have the latest Various Stock 1.36.351.6 that i can install from the ClockWorkMod Recovery?
b.t.w what is the difference between Deodex and Odex version?
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You cannot push a file to the sdcard via fastboot. It must be there already when the hboot is activated so that it can be detected and prompt you to update.
There is a version however I could never get it to install. It always gives me an error.
Difference between deodex and odex is simply the way that the files are compiled. For example the odex version you will see files such as Browser.apk, Browser.odex, Calculator.apk, Calculator.odex, Calendar.apk, Calendar.odex, etc. The de-odexed is simply the *.odex files already compiled with the .apk files. So there will not be a Browser.odex, Calculator.odex, etc. Is there a difference performance wise? None that I've noticed personally. However it does make it easier to theme when there isn't a .odex file involved and it's also a lot easier to manage.
Back on topic... do you have another sdcard to try? Perhaps the one that you are using is corrupted somehow? Remember to properly unmount the device before you unplug it.
i do have another sd card (in my hd2) with ext 2 pert'. i will give it a try later on.
but the strange thing is that on this phone i didnt put any sd card, i only use the internal card.
another thing, i cant boot into the hboot if i turn of my phone, only after i pull the battery out.
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slidert said:
...this phone i didnt put any sd card, i only use the internal card.
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WAIT...
It MUST be on the MicroSD (external) card. Internal will not work.
now its trying to load the file but its writing no image and do nothing
slidert said:
jesussss!!!!!! one small thing can drive u crazyyyyy!!!!
thnx man, i really appreciate all your help
Sent from my HTC Amaze 4G using XDA App
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I'm going to crawl into a fetal position and cry now.
Binary100100 said:
I'm going to crawl into a fetal position and cry now.
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it seems that my phone hate me! LoL
now its trying to load the file but its writing no image and do nothing
Related
Hi everyone,
I tried using a script which automated the install for the the custom recovery, but I started to get messages that it ran out of disk space (I can't link to the file due to my noob status). I probably should have come here first before using that script, but such as life..
I have no important data on the phone, if I lose it all that's ok.
It rebooted and my p500 waits with the following
"Fastboot mode started"
"udc_start()"
It also gives some info when USB is connected ie.
"- suspend -"
"- reset -"
Do I have a paperweight?
thanks and sorry for the newb post ..
edit: so I found this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003790 and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875881
and have gotten it to the yellow emergency mode, not sure how to flash it from here though.
edit2: dling the stock firmware from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1073827
edit3: there's this as well.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088046 If I try this method, will it screw up again from too little free disk space?
I'm to drunk to guide our give you the link to fix it but I will tell you, you can fix it just hold on we will help you ; ) and we don't by the time I wake up I will help you its ok ))
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA Premium App
dislplin01 said:
I'm to drunk to guide our give you the link to fix it but I will tell you, you can fix it just hold on we will help you ; ) and we don't by the time I wake up I will help you its ok ))
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA Premium App
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thank you very much, I appreciate it haha
Your phone has booted in fastboot mode. Go to development section and read a tutorial how to recover from fastboot.
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setTopbox said:
thank you very much, I appreciate it haha
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Then did u unbricked now
Mahesh
go here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088046
or here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13813493
How to install Android SDK /ADB
http://lgoptimusonep500.blogspot.com/2011/01/how-to-install-android-sdk-adb.html
dislplin01 said:
I'm to drunk to guide our give you the link to fix it but I will tell you, you can fix it just hold on we will help you ; ) and we don't by the time I wake up I will help you its ok ))
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA Premium App
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Most honest post I've seen on the entire forum.
Sent from my Kyocera Echo.
mvgadagi said:
Then did u unbricked now
Mahesh
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I got the phone working again - thanks! I guess it's not a great idea to install the custom recovery
with low disk space?
setTopbox said:
I got the phone working again - thanks! I guess it's not a great idea to install the custom recovery
with low disk space?
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Hmmm. Well, should not matter? /recovery uses a separate partition. Perhaps you flashed a corrupt (incomplete) image?
well if u ever wish to install recovery just download rom manger from market (latest) and install recovery from rom manger option make sure u hav eusb debugging enabled. it works easy
shhbz said:
well if u ever wish to install recovery just download rom manger from market (latest) and install recovery from rom manger option make sure u hav eusb debugging enabled. it works easy
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Erm... reading all the posts about fastboot after using ROM Manager for this, I guess I would rather stick with the custom script using flash_image.
doktornotor said:
Hmmm. Well, should not matter? /recovery uses a separate partition. Perhaps you flashed a corrupt (incomplete) image?
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hmm, I'm not sure (when I dl'd the file I did compare the hash as per instructions). I used the following instructions:
manast.com/2011/05/07/how-to-install-custom-recovery-on-lg-optimus-one-p500
I then went into a terminal emulator, and ran "sh /sdcard/rf.sh". At that point the output of the script started to say "disk full" (and then it reboot into the fastboot prompt).
setTopbox said:
I then went into a terminal emulator, and ran "sh /sdcard/rf.sh". At that point the output of the script started to say "disk full" (and then it reboot into the fastboot prompt).
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No idea about that script. Using flash_image and never had any issue with "disk full", frankly the message does not make sense. All you need is to copy the recovery image to SD and run as root:
Code:
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
Done.
doktornotor said:
No idea about that script. Using flash_image and never had any issue with "disk full", frankly the message does not make sense. All you need is to copy the recovery image to SD and run as root:
Code:
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
Done.
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I'm getting permission denied when trying to use flash_image. Gingerbreak says the device is rooted, and the terminal does ask for superuser permission when i open it (su works in the terminal). I also tried chmod 755 flash_image but that didn't work either.
the permissions for flash_image are r-xr-x any thoughts ?
edit: apparently the sdcard is mounted with -noexecute ? So I tried copying flash_image to / but it's read only. Is there somewhere where I can execute this?
This rf.sh script seems most notorious, I too went into fastboot after that. Doktornotor's method worked (in fact I think he/she was the one who bailed me out back then as well).
If you got into fastboot, most probably you have a rooted phone.
To use flash_image you need to get the flash_image.sh on the root of your sd card. Search the forum for Amon-Ra custom recovery, and you shall find this file in that thread (it is required for Amon ra setup). Log in to your adb console, and use fastboot to push the new image in the recovery partition.
Unless your recovery.img or flash_image.sh is corrupted, it will work for sure.
Keep in mind, fastboot is a very powerfull tool, if you can access it, you're safe.
Cheers,
Alex
did you get out??
just flash stock firmware with kdz worked for me bro
Buddy,
You do not need to flash anything with KDZ. The ROM is fine nothing happened to it. All your issue is with the recovery being flashed wrongly for some reason.
I had the same issue just yesterday and I managed to flash the recovery through fastboot.
What you need to do is:
1. Install android SDK from Google.
2. Connect the phone while it is on fastboot.
3. If your windows does not find the fastboot drivers online, use the drivers in this link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=39ZR16W1
4. extract the .zip file that you copied to your SD. The one that contains the recovery.
5. Copy the recover.img (or whatever the name of the .img file in the .zip file) to the folder inside the android sdk where fastboot.exe is located (I think its the tools folder)
6. Copy the adbwinapi.dll file from the android SDK\platform-tools\ to the folder containing fastboot.
7. issue the command (and replace recovery.img with the .img file name you have):
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
Dr.Alani said:
Buddy,
You do not need to flash anything with KDZ. The ROM is fine nothing happened to it. All your issue is with the recovery being flashed wrongly for some reason.
I had the same issue just yesterday and I managed to flash the recovery through fastboot.
What you need to do is:
1. Install android SDK from Google.
2. Connect the phone while it is on fastboot.
3. If your windows does not find the fastboot drivers online, use the drivers in this link:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=39ZR16W1
4. extract the .zip file that you copied to your SD. The one that contains the recovery.
5. Copy the recover.img (or whatever the name of the .img file in the .zip file) to the folder inside the android sdk where fastboot.exe is located (I think its the tools folder)
6. Copy the adbwinapi.dll file from the android SDK\platform-tools\ to the folder containing fastboot.
7. issue the command (and replace recovery.img with the .img file name you have):
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot
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I appreciate the information. When I'm in adb, su won't allow me to gain root access on the phone. The phone itself is rooted using gingerbreak though.
setTopbox said:
I appreciate the information. When I'm in adb, su won't allow me to gain root access on the phone. The phone itself is rooted using gingerbreak though.
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I do not see how you need to use adb.
Sent from my LG-P500 using XDA App
Complete Guide to Unlocking your amaze/rooting/Restoring
STEP 1. Unlocking BootLoader - HTC Method
1. Go to http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/
2. Follow steps to unlock bootloader
Note: It doesnt show amaze on supported devices but it will still work
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STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.2.7
1. Download recovery v5.0.2.7 for the Amaze 4g Here: Download ClockworkMOD 5.0.2.7 Make sure its named PH85IMG.zip Nothing else or it wont work
2. Copy the PG85IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Delete PG85IMG from your memory card and you can now root using step 3 below or install a custom ROM using CWM (Customs Roms are already rooted)
An alternate method would be to try Binary100100's .bat script found here.
Rooted CWM Amaze Roms
- BeastMOD (AOSP LIke with Sense camera)
- Amazing QuikSense (debloated Tweaked Stock sense build)
- Various Stock Amaze Roms (ota ones)
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Step 3. To permanently root your Amaze 4g - (This means you will NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip from here: su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below. See To Start Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
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Step 4. Restore your Amaze 4g To STock- (This means you will have amaze back to the way you bought it from store)
1. Follow updated guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
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MODERATOR NOTICE
WE DO NOT HAVE ANY WAY TO GET S-OFF ON THIS DEVICE AT THIS TIME
IT IS BEING WORKED ON BUT WE CANNOT GIVE UPDATES ON DEMAND.
WHEN S-OFF IS AVAILABLE THERE WILL BE A NEW THREAD OPENED AND STICKIED.
STAY TUNED!
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
much appreciated!
Thanks for the easy guide!
Q: Is it still better to wait for S-Off? or since the recovery is out it doesn't matter that much? that still kinda confuses me trying to read all the threads about it :/
i didnt want to wait for s-off so i did htc way but you can if you want i would go htc way thouh
Hey bro im on a mac and when i run the "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" command i get command not found? Im putting the two files on an folder called android on the root of my hardrive putting the phone on bootloader screen?
I only put the adb and fastboot-mac exe in the android folder like it says on htc?
Help lol..
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nvm bro found out how to do it.
Sorry for the newb question. Does unlocking the bootloader cause me to lose my contacts?
*Herp derp ****in back up right there in the Contacts menu.
xboarder56 said:
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
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Thanks...
Now i can take my amaze back for replacement.
Thanks for organizing this.
Willieumm said:
Thanks for organizing this.
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Great guide.
Question for noob's - could they unlock bootloader, then unroot, and then install ROM Manager and then let it install Recovery?
XBoarder - This is fantastic. A perfect summary of all the great work you and those helping you have done since the amaze came out. I speak for most when I say that I am very happy to see you still here and continuing all the hard work you have already put into these forums. I hope you continue to do your thing despite the actions of any one person. We need people like you here badly!
I've been lurking since day 1 and you continue to impress. This excellent guide and your amazing 1.1 have brought me over. I was a bit worried about buying a phone that hadn't even been rooted yet (I got mine on the first day) - thanks for making it worth it!
buddhag33k said:
XBoarder - This is fantastic. A perfect summary of all the great work you and those helping you have done since the amaze came out. I speak for most when I say that I am very happy to see you still here and continuing all the hard work you have already put into these forums. I hope you continue to do your thing despite the actions of any one person. We need people like you here badly!
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Cannot be said Any Better
I'll simply add the dude is really a Pro - seems when he gets a bit frustrated he puts his Best Foot Forward.
Great Guide X !!
Sent From Da Wickedly Fast Amaze_4G using XDA App
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
SERIOUSLY how the **** am I getting this wrong?????
I have tried dropping those files on my SD a blank SD
I unzipped put on there
left zipped on there
had it where it was the only thing on there
I never get prompted for an update...
ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION>>>>??????????????
Put it into /SDCARD2 not /SDCARD then go to HBOOT screen & it should ask u do u want to start update
Turboboxer said:
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
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superb.
thanks for all of your hard work man!
GSMachinst said:
Hey bro im on a mac and when i run the "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" command i get command not found? Im putting the two files on an folder called android on the root of my hardrive putting the phone on bootloader screen?
I only put the adb and fastboot-mac exe in the android folder like it says on htc?
Help lol..
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nvm bro found out how to do it.
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What they don't tell you is that you have to rename fastboot-mac to fastboot and go into terminal and set the permissions for fastboot for YOU to have access to. I spent about 3 hours last night dealing with this issue and am not on my laptop to give you direct link to instructions but if you google "how to get fastboot to work on mac" you should be able to find instruction on how to "sudo" fastboot.
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xboarder56 said:
Enjoy guys saw someone wanted one of these so i made it ;D
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So what is the main purpose of S=OFF, so I really shouldn't concern myself to much and proceed with this then?
Been hesitant but REALLY need a the right info
Revolution said:
Put it into /SDCARD2 not /SDCARD then go to HBOOT screen & it should ask u do u want to start update
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I don't know what that means.
I am taking my micro out putting it in an adapter and placing the zipped file on there
I place back in phone once it is copied and hboot to no prompt for an update... nothing...
Turboboxer said:
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card External SDCARD)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update
Not getting prompted....
What am I doing wrong?
SERIOUSLY how the **** am I getting this wrong?????
I have tried dropping those files on my SD a blank SD
I unzipped put on there
left zipped on there
had it where it was the only thing on there
I never get prompted for an update...
ANYONE HAVE A SUGGESTION>>>>??????????????
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dont unzip it
leave it named PH85IMG.zip
xboarder56 said:
dont unzip it
leave it named PH85IMG.zip
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Doesn't work... Tried that.... tried steps in the recovery specific thread too... what could I possibly getting wrong...
Does it matter I use WINraR?
I have just been copying the .zip over to the SD.
Via an adapter to card reader and by leaving it in the amaze and loading it.... NO LUCK
does a quick scan after hboot screen appears with no image listed under every heading if that helps
download it (dont even open it) just drag it on your sdcard put in phone reboot into hboot
Sorry but coming from a DX flashing was very easy. Flashing the Rezound is easy as well but I'm a bit lost on one issue.
When I flash a Kerel a PH98IMG.ZIP is created. I complete all of the steps but then can't get out of HBOOT because the PH98IMG.ZIP is still on my SD Card.
How do you delete the file via HBOOT? Was finally able to get out of HBOOT by putting my SD into my wife's phone and deleting it. But I'd rather delete or at least rename the file via the SDK.
Thanks in advance.
After you flash it, you just simply reboot your phone and delete it... simple as that.
OR, you put the SDCARD into something else, like you did, and delete it.. but you only run into this if you're trying to get into recovery using the VOL-DN + POWER method while PH98IMG.zip is still present in your SDCARD root... if you're simply rebooting the device it will skip HBOOT entirely and just boot into android where you can remove it with any file manager or the terminal emulator app.
a.mcdear said:
After you flash it, you just simply reboot your phone and delete it... simple as that.
OR, you put the SDCARD into something else, like you did, and delete it.. but you only run into this if you're trying to get into recovery using the VOL-DN + POWER method while PH98IMG.zip is still present in your SDCARD root... if you're simply rebooting the device it will skip HBOOT entirely and just boot into android where you can remove it with any file manager or the terminal emulator app.
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Thanks for the reply.
But, I tried that and no luck, even did a battery pull and tried it again. Maybe just a fluke???
_pank said:
Thanks for the reply.
But, I tried that and no luck, even did a battery pull and tried it again. Maybe just a fluke???
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If you have a PC. wait until you hit hboot. Don't press anything. Plug into your PC and use the command "adb reboot recovery" AmonRa has a USB-MS mount command that will allow you to mount to your PC and remove the file.
Or as stated above, turn the phone off, remove SD card and boot. One of the guys here had a wicked trick for it but I don't remember how it went.
MrSmith317 said:
If you have a PC. wait until you hit hboot. Don't press anything. Plug into your PC and use the command "adb reboot recovery" AmonRa has a USB-MS mount command that will allow you to mount to your PC and remove the file.
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I'm on a Mac and did do the reboot recovery and it still went to HBOOT. But I am using Amom and was not aware of the USB mount. Assuming that you just go to recovery (if I can) and go to mount option, then I will see the option?
Thanks a ton MrSmith
after the boot.img is flashed it asks if you would like to reboot. after rebooting and your phone is on, mount your sd card, locate the file and then delete.
Found this fix on TeamBAMF. Hope it helps...
http://www.teambamf.net/showthread.php?t=3981
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk
_pank said:
I'm on a Mac and did do the reboot recovery and it still went to HBOOT. But I am using Amom and was not aware of the USB mount. Assuming that you just go to recovery (if I can) and go to mount option, then I will see the option?
Thanks a ton MrSmith
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Yes, assuming you can get into recovery, you can mount the SD card(to your PC) in recovery and remove the PH98IMG.zip file.
Thanks all, I'll give it a go next time that happens.
Here is a complete guide for anyone interested in rooting the HTC Droid DNA. The insecure boot image, TWRP recovery, CWM recovery and SuperSU files used in this guide are not my own developments, and their developers have been credited in the end of this post.
I am only writing this as a newbie-friendly guide for everyone, and am providing my own SuperSU, su and busybox installer zip file that includes everything you need for full root.
Unlock the bootloader of your device by visiting the HTC bootloader unlock page. Warning: This will wipe your data.
UPDATE: Thanks to Verizon, the official bootloader unlocking method mentioned above no longer works. Please refer to this method for unlocking the bootloader.
Download ClockworkMod or TWRP recovery for the device and rename it to recovery.img (or keep the existing name and change recovery.img in the command below to that name).
Download the SuperSU and busybox package and put it on your SD card.
Put your phone into bootloader mode and connect it to your PC via USB.
On your computer, make sure you are in the folder where you downloaded the recovery file and use this command to flash the recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Finally, reboot your device into recovery, flash the SuperSU and busybox package and reboot your device.
You should now have root access.
Credits:
jcase for unlocking the bootloader after Verizon decided to lock it.
dsb9938 for sharing the CWM port and correcting me regarding my previously posted and now removed second method involving his insecure boot image
Dees_Troy for TWRP recovery.
utkanos for CWM port.
Chainfire for developing SuperSU
I have tried to credit everyone involved but if I have missed out on anyone, please do let me know.
thanks for the guide!
just one question though. when you say "Download the SuperSU and busybox package and put it on your SD card.", what do you mean exactly by SD card? doesn't the DNA not have a SD card? sorry if this is a dumb question. i've never rooted a phone before :/
hotmonkas said:
thanks for the guide!
just one question though. when you say "Download the SuperSU and busybox package and put it on your SD card.", what do you mean exactly by SD card? doesn't the DNA not have a SD card? sorry if this is a dumb question. i've never rooted a phone before :/
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Internal storage would be another name for the SD card.
touretts69 said:
Internal storage would be another name for the SD card.
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ah okay, thank you
which device do u use on the htc page?
nyjw said:
which device do u use on the htc page?
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"Other devices", or similar.
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Awesomeness.
The fact that this phone is rooted a week before its even out... simply awesome. I love XDA!
So excited for this phone.
HQRaja said:
Code:
adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system
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[*] adb push su /system/bin/
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app/
adb push busybox /system/xbin/
adb shell
chmod 06755 /system/bin/su
chmod 0644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
chmod 04755 /system/xbin/busybox
cd /system/xbin
busybox --install /system/xbin/
exit
exit
[*]Reboot your device.
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This will not work. You cannot write to /system except in recovery.
This is why I did not publish my initial root method. Using a package and flashing in recovery is the only way to get files on /system without some really gnarly stuff.
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dsb9938 said:
This will not work. You cannot write to /system except in recovery.
This is why I did not publish my initial root method. Using a package and flashing in recovery is the only way to get files on /system without some really gnarly stuff.
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Thanks for your response. =)
Based on my understanding (and my experience with Nexus devices), once you boot using an insecure boot image, you have full root access in ADB since it is running adbd as root on the device. You can then successfully write to the /system partition and the changes persist after reboot. While I can confirm that the above will work on any Nexus device as well as any similar device with an unlocked bootloader and fastboot access, I am not 100% sure if that's how it works on HTC devices that have the S-ON flag. Are you referring to S-ON devices in particular here?
HQRaja said:
Thanks for your response. =)
Based on my understanding (and my experience with Nexus devices), once you boot using an insecure boot image, you have full root access in ADB since it is running adbd as root on the device. You can then successfully write to the /system partition and the changes persist after reboot. While I can confirm that the above will work on any Nexus device as well as any similar device with an unlocked bootloader and fastboot access, I am not 100% sure if that's how it works on HTC devices that have the S-ON flag. Are you referring to S-ON devices in particular here?
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Normally it does work that way. And I was very disappointed that it did not on this phone, as I made the kernel just for that reason.
I think there was an error in the coding where it tells unlock which partitions to remove write protection from. That, or they just wanna make our lives hard for some reason.
Either way, you cannot write to /system while the phone is booted normally without S-Off. Even as root.
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dsb9938 said:
Normally it does work that way. And I was very disappointed that it did not on this phone, as I made the kernel just for that reason.
I think there was an error in the coding where it tells unlock which partitions to remove write protection from. That, or they just wanna make our lives hard for some reason.
Either way, you cannot write to /system while the phone is booted normally without S-Off. Even as root.
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Ah I see. Thanks for pointing that out. I'll remove the second method from my guide, since including that would be pointless if that's the case as you can now confirm.
So does this method work? Or not???Im confused with the last few posts. Thanks
suzook said:
So does this method work? Or not???Im confused with the last few posts. Thanks
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Edited post is fine. He removed the part I was talking about.
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What I want to know most if anyone knows..will the DNA through verizon be unlockable....I'm actually using the RAZR Maxx hd through verizon and Motorola has restricted unlocking the bootloader because of verizon
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Irish65 said:
What I want to know most if anyone knows..will the DNA through verizon be unlockable....I'm actually using the RAZR Maxx hd through verizon and Motorola has restricted unlocking the bootloader because of verizon
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You can't do any of this stuff without unlocking.
As of right now, it is working.
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How do you do the command in the folder were u downloaded to like the instructions say?
idle0095 said:
How do you do the command in the folder were u downloaded to like the instructions say?
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Please be more specific.
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idle0095 said:
How do you do the command in the folder were u downloaded to like the instructions say?
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In command prompt, use the "cd" command. The easiest way to do this is to make a folder at the root of your hard drive (C:\) and place all files you need to flash in here e.g. "C:\android\" Then in command prompt, type in "cd .." and press enter until it displays "C:\". Then type (if you use the same name as the example) "cd android" and it will enter the folder "C:\android\" where you placed the files. Now you can continue with the rest of the guide.
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In command prompt, use the "cd" command. The easiest way to do this is to make a folder at the root of your hard drive (C:\) and place all files you need to flash in here e.g. "C:\android\" Then in command prompt, type in "cd .." and press enter until it displays "C:\". Then type (if you use the same name as the example) "cd android" and it will enter the folder "C:\android\" where you placed the files. Now you can continue with the rest of the guide.
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Or if on Windows, simply: Do the following in folder where files are located.
Shift+Right-Click > Open Command Window Here
I've never had an HTC device before but does using the HTC bootloader unlock is that making it s-off? Also I don't see the DROID dna on the list
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So I know realize i shouldn't have attempted rooting or flashing but thats all hindsight. I'm before even a noob but hoping you guys can help me out.
Currently have a m8 att that I think is savable but I cannot figure out what to do next. I never made a backup and I'm stuck without a rom installed. I believe it is rooted and I do have twrp installed but am failing when trying to flash a rom. I'm willing to pay somebody to help me if they are willing to walk me through fixing it. Any help or direction is appreciated. I have been reading different threads but honestly I'm just getting more confused.
Thanks in advance.
Can you boot into recovery? Does adb see your phone when connected to the computer? If so you can push a rom to your phone through adb and then install it. It happened to me. The guide to doing this is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
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Can you boot into recovery? Does adb see your phone when connected to the computer? If so you can push a rom to your phone through adb and then install it. It happened to me. The guide to doing this is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
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Yes I can boot onto recovery and adb does see it. Can I just copy a rom to sd card and install from there or does it have to be pushed? I have copied them to sd card and tried but it keeps failing to install.
totallywood said:
Yes I can boot onto recovery and adb does see it. Can I just copy a rom to sd card and install from there or does it have to be pushed? I have copied them to sd card and tried but it keeps failing to install.
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Yes you could give that a shot but that's odd that they won't install from sd card. Have you tried more than one? Did you flash a GPE rom? May need to look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721435
/Users/Dmerrill/Downloads/photo[3].JPG
Does this help at all?
Make sure the MD5 checksum of the ROM .zip you downloaded matches the file on your SD card.
Also, wasn't there an issue with a certain version of TWRP not flashing from an external SD card and the fix was just flashing an updated version? So also make sure you have the right version of TWRP on the device.
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/Users/Dmerrill/Downloads/photo[3].JPG
Does this help at all?
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Do you have md5 checked? Uncheck it if you do.
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Copy a working rom to where your adb and fastboot are located connect phone via twrp run this command
adb push nameofrom.zip /sdcard/. exactly as shown here change nameofrom.zip to the name of the rom your trying to flash...this will put a rom on your internal storage and it then can be flashed via twrp