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My hero is half dead after reset & reboot!

Hello.
Now I got a serious problem with my Hero.
I made a factory reset, reinstalled my apps from the Market, changed my APN settings and turned the phone off.
I try to turn it on again - But now it stuck at the HTC logo and keep flashing over the letters like normally.
I get past the HERO and the little android dude just fine, but can't go on from the HTC icon.
Ive tried back + on/off to make a reset, but the same thing repeats. Stuck at HTC icon :/
For sure Im going to take contact to both HTC and my operator (Telmore - Denmark) tomorrow :O
Any one got an idea what this can be? I havent rooted or flashed nor touched my phone in any unoffical way.
Thanks
Best Regards,
Philip

Sawkes said:
Hello.
Now I got a serious problem with my Hero.
I made a factory reset, reinstalled my apps from the Market, changed my APN settings and turned the phone off.
I try to turn it on again - But now it stuck at the HTC logo and keep flashing over the letters like normally.
I get past the HERO and the little android dude just fine, but can't go on from the HTC icon.
Ive tried back + on/off to make a reset, but the same thing repeats. Stuck at HTC icon :/
For sure Im going to take contact to both HTC and my operator (Telmore - Denmark) tomorrow :O
Any one got an idea what this can be? I havent rooted or flashed nor touched my phone in any unoffical way.
Thanks
Best Regards,
Philip
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Remove the battery for a while and then place it back and start youre phone again. That might solve the problem.

Ive tried to remove the battery lots of times. "for a while" how long do you mean? Ive had it out like 2 mins or. But ill try thx

Sawkes said:
Ive tried to remove the battery lots of times. "for a while" how long do you mean? Ive had it out like 2 mins or. But ill try thx
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Maybe half an houre or so. Its just a tip I read about of some that had a bad factory-restore. Some even left the battery out overnight.

Oh that looks like a bit of hope
Thank you. Ill let rest for an hour or so and see if it works then.
Anyone be welcome if you got other ideas - and thank you Heppieboeddah

Sawkes said:
Oh that looks like a bit of hope
Thank you. Ill let rest for an hour or so and see if it works then.
Anyone be welcome if you got other ideas - and thank you Heppieboeddah
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Really dont know if this will work for you. I do hope so. You also might leave youre sim-card out while starting the first time. You wrote you changed something in the APN settings...

you can also try removing the SD-card. a broken / incorrectly formatted card can also trigger this behaviour.

Ive tried both with and without simcard and sdcard.
I just putted my battery in again.. still no luck :/

Damn its hard to live without the Hero :O

I had the same problem and had to return it to the supplier. Has been away for over 1 week now. I would be very interested to know what the cause/solution is.

I reflashed it with the 2.7.3 update.
Now it works again!

voice call volume control issue (volume control responds but volume remains same)

so here is the deal ,
the buttons for volume on the left side of the hand piece (volume up and down) works perfectly but the thing is when I'm on a call and i turn the volume up or down i see the digital volume control come up and shows that it turns up and down but hearing the speaker its still the same volume, BARE IN MIND volume control works for EVERYTHING ELSE EXCEPT VOICE CALLS if there is any terminal fix for this or any fix at all it would be greatly appreciated
please assist
my phone software info is as follows:
firmware is
1.6
build number is
DRC83
kernel version is
2.6.29.6-g3918fc7-dirty
[email protected] #17
baseband version is
62.33.20.08H_1.22.12.29
Model number is
T-Mobile G1

Just flash the newest Radio. I had the same problem with my G1.
http://code.google.com/p/sapphire-port-dream/

x2phantom said:
Just flash the newest Radio. I had the same problem with my G1.
http://code.google.com/p/sapphire-port-dream/
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ok sounds good bra jus help me out now, how exactly do i do that? and is it going to delete anything? what must i do to be on the safe side and is it safe? thanks so much for the help i really appreciate it, you should link me up if your taking a trip to jamaica anytime

Yes it's safe, why would he reccomened it if it wasn't. Flash it like any other rom update. Don't pull the battery and make sure it has a good charge and it will be fine. You can check the about phone box in settings to see what radio you have. If you don't know, you most likely have the old radio.

evilkorn said:
Yes it's safe, why would he reccomened it if it wasn't. Flash it like any other rom update. Don't pull the battery and make sure it has a good charge and it will be fine. You can check the about phone box in settings to see what radio you have. If you don't know, you most likely have the old radio.
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please bare with me im new to the droid and i bought one for 300us last month and i was robbed by gunpoint the day after, so i didnt use it much, i live in jamaica crime infested country go figure, i just bought another one last week and i got it modded he said it was used but i really love the phone and i really dont know much thats why i come here for help so please excuse my ignorance, i dont know much about flashing or anything but i was searching the net and i found out a little. i turned the phone off and held the power and home button to go in the updater mode but instead of going to a screen that looks like msdos it shows an icon with a phone and a
yellow triangle ! sign
like the one u see in post icons below when posting a thread
it doesnt move from there without me taking out the battery so i figure its not rooted but if its not rooted i dunno how i got it at firmware 1.6
i already downloaded the latest radio but i just cant get to the updater
where do i go from here?

Did you rename the file to update.zip?
If yes, then press Alt+S to do the update from the recovery mode (yellow triangle with !)

SOLVED
guys im not gay and my country is very homophobic but i LOVE YOU GUYS I FREEKING LOVE U!!! XDA AND ALL MEMBERS I LOVE YOU

x2phantom said:
Did you rename the file to update.zip?
If yes, then press Alt+S to do the update from the recovery mode (yellow triangle with !)
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ooh all i had to do was just name it update no .zip extn
as they would say in jamaica for SWEEEET or AWSSOOOME
SIIICK MAAAD!!!! BOMBOCLAAAT FIRE RASTA!!!!
XDA IS THE BEST THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR THE HELP YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST THANKS FOR LOOKING AT MY POST AND HELPING OUT THANKS YOU

Locked!?

Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?

a1h said:
Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?
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If you can't unloc anymore, I'm afraid you need a hard-reset.
but off-toppic, way using your date of birth? I mean mostly your colleges known this! No?
Ow, ps welcome on xda.

If you keep trying and it still says incorrect then reset it....
But have you done any software changes? you installed something or removed anything before this happen?

No one knows my date of birth, and its not something that is discussed at work.
No new software has been installed or change.
It just started doing this last night and i thought id do an extended power cycle to fix it.. but it turns out its an issue with windows mobile.. no more phone locks for me. Ive lost so much personal data from doing a hard reset. i am just hoping i can recover some stuff off the memory card from when i did a pim back up a few months ago.

a1h said:
No one knows my date of birth, and its not something that is discussed at work.
No new software has been installed or change.
It just started doing this last night and i thought id do an extended power cycle to fix it.. but it turns out its an issue with windows mobile.. no more phone locks for me. Ive lost so much personal data from doing a hard reset. i am just hoping i can recover some stuff off the memory card from when i did a pim back up a few months ago.
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WOW that sucks... I know how you feel... I gotten into the habit of backing up everything when i get the chance now...
If you haven't already Start using "Microsoft MyPhone" ... You need a Live Account but it backs up Text Contacts Calender photos videos.. bunch of stuff

I know the feeling of losing contact number/sms/...
In the earlier state I used also a lock combination (thinking it's save) but unfortunate I have had the same experience like you, so from that moment I don't use it anymore.
hope you can restore a lot.
tray to make on regular base updates, Microsoft MyPhone is a good solution.

well on the bright side i am taking this chance to update the rom because ive lost everything anyway..
hopefully i can retrieve everyones contact numbers, specially my gf's lol.

a1h said:
well on the bright side i am taking this chance to update the rom because ive lost everything anyway..
hopefully i can retrieve everyones contact numbers, specially my gf's lol.
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HAHA shouldn't you know it! .. lol

hakuchi18v said:
HAHA shouldn't you know it! .. lol
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I should but i don't. I have problems remembering numbers

a1h said:
I should but i don't. I have problems remembering numbers
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I was going to set a lock code for my HD2 prior to reading this but I don't think I'll bother now? I also don't know my gf's number? :S

a1h said:
Hey guys.
On the HTC i have set up a 4 Digit Pin, so that no one can just grab my phone and use it while i am at work, and its been working great for the last few months, but today all of a sudden, when i press the unlock on the screen the button only works about 20% of the time and when the unlock button is pressed it throws back that my password is wrong. I know the password is right as its my date of birth...
Any ideas on how to unlock this thing?
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i have the same problem at this moment...i have a 6 digit pin and my phone dont recognise my password anymore... i have been using it for almost 7 months since i bought this HD2... i have no backups for 3 months thats why im searching if there is a solution for this than hard reset...is there really no way to unluck this phone? or do i have to wait for someone who know the solution...thanks in advance...

worse then soft brick, HELP!

ok so basically i installed a custom rom, great.. not really.
it wouldn't connect to a network, my usb failed and countless other things were missing.
fine and dandy, rom manager asked me to do a backup of my original rom so i'll just load that... file unloadable.
great.
Miraculously i managed to get a new rom on my sd card and installed it.
got stuck at bootscreen then loaded in to a black screen that only showed the notification bar.
by now i've gotten pretty flustered and figure a battery pull should re set everything and let it load up fine (after all i'm a previous bb user lol)
but no
no, now my phone won't even power on.. even when i plug it into the wall to charge the screen stays black.
holding any button combination doesn't work..
its literally a brick.
is there any way to fix this?
so far all i've found are fixes for "soft bricks"
sounds like i'm a little past that stage...

Ok, take out the battery, sim, and sd card from your phone. Now with the battery out, plug the phone into the usb and connect to pc. Now, while holding down the volume up/down at the same time, but NOT the power button, put in the battery. And there you should have download mode, odin away.
Good luck.

kylecore said:
so far all i've found are fixes for "soft bricks"
sounds like i'm a little past that stage...
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I'll give you $100 for it, PM me

Telanis said:
I'll give you $100 for it, PM me
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well i had just bought it that day so it was covered under warranty.
i took it back and told them the upgrade to 2.2 did it.
they gave me a new one no questions,
it also helps that i work for them and am their tech guy so they would have given me the phone to try to fix had it been a customer lol.

kylecore said:
well i had just bought it that day so it was covered under warranty.
i took it back and told them the upgrade to 2.2 did it.
they gave me a new one no questions,
it also helps that i work for them and am their tech guy so they would have given me the phone to try to fix had it been a customer lol.
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Please stop scamming...

Its "worse than", not "worse then"

grennis said:
Its "worse than", not "worse then"
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This too...

Anyone in the San Jose Bay Area who can program my epic?

Ok, I am such a noob when it comes to this phone. I did an upgrade to the DK28, but that is where I stand. I figured out that the issues I have and figured out that I need the newest ROM package, or a good ROM package, but after reading how to do it, I don't feel that comfortable doing it. So I will pay someone in my area to do it for me, so that I don't make my phone useless. If there is anyone in the San Jose area who could help me with this, I will pay you for your time.
Thanks
Mike

mazspeed said:
Ok, I am such a noob when it comes to this phone. I did an upgrade to the DK28, but that is where I stand. I figured out that the issues I have and figured out that I need the newest ROM package, or a good ROM package, but after reading how to do it, I don't feel that comfortable doing it. So I will pay someone in my area to do it for me, so that I don't make my phone useless. If there is anyone in the San Jose area who could help me with this, I will pay you for your time.
Thanks
Mike
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Hey man, I understand your fear of delving into this stuff as I was in your place not too long ago. Trust me when I say though that it is not as hard as you might think. Allow me to provide you a few links to where to start:
Oneclickrootandrecovery
This will get you root and install clockwork recovery mod going on your phone.
Now, you need to decide if you want to run a custom rom or just want to be able to add themes and such.
I'm going to assume you just want themes (because if you want a custom rom you'd just be getting my opinion and if you want that you can see my sig =D) so here is a link to the stock de-odexed DK28 rom this will allow you to apply themes and use the stock AOSP lock screen.
ACS DK28 ROM
I would suggest you try these things before putting your phone in someone elses hands. =) Good luck either way though man!

Hey Kenvan. No, not really themes, but a more workable phone. When I did the DK28 upgrade it took out my camera and everything associated with it. I was told these newer roms could fix this issue. A new theme would be cool, but it's not my main focus. I was able to root the phone, but not too sure I am comfortable doing the flash and rom type of stuff. Will I lose my info on the phone? I was able to back everything up with Ti backup, but hoping I don't lose everything. Thanks for responding. Plus I hear some rom's are better than others. I just feel more comfortable paying someone to do it, or teach me hands on so that it's done correctly.
Mike

mazspeed said:
Hey Kenvan. No, not really themes, but a more workable phone. When I did the DK28 upgrade it took out my camera and everything associated with it. I was told these newer roms could fix this issue. A new theme would be cool, but it's not my main focus. I was able to root the phone, but not too sure I am comfortable doing the flash and rom type of stuff. Will I lose my info on the phone? I was able to back everything up with Ti backup, but hoping I don't lose everything. Thanks for responding. Plus I hear some rom's are better than others. I just feel more comfortable paying someone to do it, or teach me hands on so that it's done correctly.
Mike
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No problem at all man, as I said I was literally in your shoes a few months ago and was deathly afraid of damaging my phone. If you are rooted and have CWM, then do this (I understand its an awkward way to hold your phone): Press the volume up, volume down, and camera buttons at the same time then (continuing to hold those ones) press the power button.
This should boot you into CWM. If you're worried about your data perform what is called a NANDROID backup. Using the volume rocker, scroll down to Backup and Restore and select it with the camera button. Again with the volume rocker, scroll down to Back up and select with camera button again. Don't remember off the top of my head if there will be a confirmation screen but if there is, select yes. Let it run its thing and then select Reboot system Now.
You now have a backup! You said you have Titanium backup and thats great. Make sure you update it before you do this next step.
If you want a stable ROM that works well, I suggest Nebula. The guy who makes it is a working professional who uses his ROM for his work phone and as such needs it to function. Follow the link in my signature to download the rom (it'll be a long download) and put it on your SD card.
I am also a huge fan of amosher's gingerbread theme, and I've attached an image of my screen so you can see what it looks like (ignore my dock, it is custom using launcherpro). If you like it download that from the link in my signature as well and again put it on your SD card.
Now do the boot into CWM thing I told you to do before. Select Install zip from sdcard and then choose zip from sdcard then find the Nebula rom zip on your SD card and select it. Now this time it WILL ask you to confirm and click yes. As a side note this will wipe your application data but as long as you have a titanium back up of it, you're golden.
Again, allow it to do its thing. Part way through the install your screen will go black and then some blue text that won't really be fit onto the screen will show up and chances are you'll panic. Don't, its fine. Give it a few seconds and you'll be good.
If you want to use Nebula alone or just want to see it before making a decision about using the gingerbread theme, use the Go Back and reboot system now. Otherwise, do the install from sdcard process again with the gingerbread theme on your sdcard. This time it will the screen will not go black so don't worry that it doesn't.
Now, when you boot this time its going to be a long boot. You're going to worry "Is it doing anything? Oh gosh, did I brick my phone? Oh no, oh no, oh no." Don't fear. It just takes some time to boot up after flashing a new rom. And there is a quick(ish) guide to flashing =)

Ok, bear with me. I have to go into work right now, but will pm you when I get back. Thanks so much for the help, and I will pick your brain when I get back.
Thanks again
Mike

mazspeed said:
Ok, bear with me. I have to go into work right now, but will pm you when I get back. Thanks so much for the help, and I will pick your brain when I get back.
Thanks again
Mike
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Np man happy to help
Sent from my Epic 4g running Nebula Rom

kenvan19 said:
Np man happy to help
Sent from my Epic 4g running Nebula Rom
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This is a classic example of why xda was started. Im so glad you didnt say "use the search feature" and instead helped him out! Thanks, even though im nit the one you helped lol
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

You don't need to hold the volume up to get to cwm. It's just volume down, camera, and power.

musclehead84 said:
You don't need to hold the volume up to get to cwm. It's just volume down, camera, and power.
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If your your phone is already on and booted up, then you need to also hold the volume up to initiate the reboot process, otherwise if your phone is off, then you are correct.
Vol Up + Camera + Power = Reboot
Vol Up + Vol Down + Camera + Power = Reboot into Recovery
Vol Down + Camera + Power = Boot into Recovery (from phone off)

Did you figure this out?
Sent from my Epic 4g running Nebula Rom

Kenvan19 where did you get that clock from? I like that.
Sent from my Evo killer!

Gtabsimiclock is the name
Sent from my Epic 4g running Nebula Rom

Hey guys, ok back on the scene. Ok, I well look though Kenvan's link. I am still very hesitant about trying to do this. Also will these newer roms help with my camera issue? It also effects the bar code scanner, so I don't know if a rom will fix these issues. Also by reading some posts, what's the best rom's to go with? As someone stated, thanks for helping me out, much appreciated.
I will be here all day, so will do this today if I can.
Mike

mazspeed said:
Hey guys, ok back on the scene. Ok, I well look though Kenvan's link. I am still very hesitant about trying to do this. Also will these newer roms help with my camera issue? It also effects the bar code scanner, so I don't know if a rom will fix these issues. Also by reading some posts, what's the best rom's to go with? As someone stated, thanks for helping me out, much appreciated.
I will be here all day, so will do this today if I can.
Mike
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As to your camera issue, I cannot offer any support because I have only ever had one camera issue and that was the known black and white preview bug in CM6. I can say that on Nebula Rom my camera has been working great and I've been able to use the barcode scanner a few times.
Again, I do understand your hesitance but let me assure you: Bricking your phone is REALLY HARD TO DO. And I mean REALLY hard to do unless you start trying experimental things like the ext4 file system hack. The thing to remember is that as long as your phone turns on (doesn't have to boot past the samsung screen or even less that that somestimes) you're not bricked and its easily fixable.
Finally, my suggestion for a ROM would be Nebula simply because I love its simplicity and stability. Its not the fastest but it is quick and it just works.

Ok cool, is there a step by step way or video to explain how to do this properly? Are all roms the same as far as installing them?
Mike

mazspeed said:
Ok cool, is there a step by step way or video to explain how to do this properly? Are all roms the same as far as installing them?
Mike
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There are some videos but I don't know any of them instead I can recommend you go to irc.freenode.net type in a username and join #samsung-epic
I'm in there and not doing anything so I can help you out step by step.

I went on there and didn't see you but got some advice. I'm going to look it over after the OU game. Will be back on here tonight.

I apologize I left for a bit to get dinner.
Sent from my Epic 4g running Nebula Rom