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is it possible to switch to another custom recovery after I already got clockworks?
I tried unrevoked but its stuck in the reboot (I believe its trying to root my aria again)
not sure what youre trying to do.... i believe Clockwork is the only Recovery for rooted phones. if you want to flash a custom ROM, well that is something else altogether. please be specific as to what you want to flash to the phone. include a link to the flash too
I was trying to flash psfreedom recovery rom from here
http://psfreedom.com/wiki/HTC_Aria
I believe the method on that website was for unrooted arias without clockworks
zyo said:
is it possible to switch to another custom recovery after I already got clockworks?
I tried unrevoked but its stuck in the reboot (I believe its trying to root my aria again)
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To flash a different custom recovery on your Aria, you need to rename the zip file LIBEIMG.ZIP on the SD card and boot in HBOOT (Power on the phone by holding down VOL DOWN and the Power Button). When it boots to the HBOOT screen you should see text stating that it found LIBEIMG.ZIP and is installing it.
awesome. now before I go ahead, is there any clockworkx recovery image I can revert back to?
zyo said:
awesome. now before I go ahead, is there any clockworkx recovery image I can revert back to?
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I'm curious, what recovery are you talking about?
thanks for including the link. the instructions are clear.... Root IS required, Clockwork recovery is recommended, the Freedom Aria flash appears to be a custom ROM.
once the phone is Rooted, boot into Recovery, make a Nandroid backup, and flash downloaded zip file from SD card.
if you need help Rooting, there is all sorts of good methods available on this site. I use the Unrevoked method myself, but it works best on Linux or Mac OS
zedbra said:
thanks for including the link. the instructions are clear.... Root IS required, Clockwork recovery is recommended, the Freedom Aria flash appears to be a custom ROM.
once the phone is Rooted, boot into Recovery, make a Nandroid backup, and flash downloaded zip file from SD card.
if you need help Rooting, there is all sorts of good methods available on this site. I use the Unrevoked method myself, but it works best on Linux or Mac OS
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hmm I think you are looking at the old method which is a custom rom
The new one is a custom recovery which brings me to the question as I dont think you can flash a custom recovery in the clockwork custom recovery.
its possible im looking at the wrong thing, but far as i can tell it states "Recovery Custom ROM" which is totally different from Custom Recovery ROM
From link posted above:
"Update can be installed in recovery mode in Psfreedom settings menu via Update (local) or Update (net) if you have configured your wifi connection. Put the file on your SDCARD and install it.
Download Recovery custom rom : http://alephzain.klutsh.com/aria-recovery.tgz "
tpbklake said:
To flash a different custom recovery on your Aria, you need to rename the zip file LIBEIMG.ZIP on the SD card and boot in HBOOT (Power on the phone by holding down VOL DOWN and the Power Button). When it boots to the HBOOT screen you should see text stating that it found LIBEIMG.ZIP and is installing it.
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I have similar questions. I was trying to update my version of clockwork also using unrevoked again, but couldn't get it to work. I guess my questions are:
1. Is there any benefit in updating to a newer version of clockwork? My current version is 2.0.x.x and I believe the latest one is 2.5.0.4.
2. Will this same method work to do so? Can I rename the latest clockwork .zip file like this and get it updated?
I thought using the flash clockwork option in ROM Manager would do it, but it doesn't. If I reboot from ROM Manager it goes to the newer version, but if I reboot otherwise it goes to my original. The couple times I've used it, there appears to be maybe some different features/options in the newer one and I feel like I might be missing out on something!
What's the difference with this recovery?
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zedbra said:
its possible im looking at the wrong thing, but far as i can tell it states "Recovery Custom ROM" which is totally different from Custom Recovery ROM
From link posted above:
"Update can be installed in recovery mode in Psfreedom settings menu via Update (local) or Update (net) if you have configured your wifi connection. Put the file on your SDCARD and install it.
Download Recovery custom rom : http://alephzain.klutsh.com/aria-recovery.tgz "
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These are probably two different things. once you got the recovery rom flashed you can upgrade it in recovery mode (hence its different from original clockwork recovery)
Ok bro, I didn't see much info about it so I'm gonna take your word for it.
@brswattt, far as I can tell this is " basically" used for jailbreaking the ps3.
@armyengineer;
you can use unrEVOked to flash the new recovery. if youre a Windows user, download the unrEVOked tool and run the .exe as Administrator. also make sure there are no conflicting s/w on the PC such as HTC Sync and you have all the drivers installed(HBoot, ADB drivers, etc.)
for more info about the PSFreedom Recovery, check out THIS Thread HERE
unrevoked keeps giving me
couldnt find misc
error, is there any other way to flash a recovery?
zedbra said:
@armyengineer;
you can use unrEVOked to flash the new recovery. if youre a Windows user, download the unrEVOked tool and run the .exe as Administrator. also make sure there are no conflicting s/w on the PC such as HTC Sync and you have all the drivers installed(HBoot, ADB drivers, etc.)
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This still isn't working for me. Everything appears to go well at the start, then I get:
Waiting for root...(safe to restart if this doesn't work)
At which point the only way I can restart is to pull my battery. After doing so, it reboots and I get:
This was a triumph
It is not, however, any such thing. After another minute I get this:
Internal error: couldn't find misc.
So I've still got my original version of clockwork, 2.0.1.3, despite the fact that ROM Manager is telling me I have 2.5.0.1. I'm obviously missing something here.
BTW, if it matters I'm running CM 6.1.0
armyengineer51 said:
I have similar questions. I was trying to update my version of clockwork also using unrevoked again, but couldn't get it to work. I guess my questions are:
1. Is there any benefit in updating to a newer version of clockwork? My current version is 2.0.x.x and I believe the latest one is 2.5.0.4.
2. Will this same method work to do so? Can I rename the latest clockwork .zip file like this and get it updated?
I thought using the flash clockwork option in ROM Manager would do it, but it doesn't. If I reboot from ROM Manager it goes to the newer version, but if I reboot otherwise it goes to my original. The couple times I've used it, there appears to be maybe some different features/options in the newer one and I feel like I might be missing out on something!
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Although there is a ClockworkMod 2.5.0.4 version, I don't think it is for the Aria. According to ClockworkMod ROM Manager, 2.5.0.1 is the most current one for the Aria so I am believing what ROM Manager is telling me since it is written by the same the vendor.
I have tried CM 6.1.0
original HTC Aria 2.1 International Rom
and FR001 RC1
all no go. I think it has something to do with the phone already been rooted and has clockworks installed which makes unrevoked unhappy
zyo said:
I have tried CM 6.1.0
original HTC Aria 2.1 International Rom
and FR001 RC1
all no go. I think it has something to do with the phone already been rooted and has clockworks installed which makes unrevoked unhappy
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OK, let's start from the beginning. You asked about installing an alternate recovery (PSFreedom recovery), but apparently it has its own installation procedure that needs to be run on an unrooted Aria.
What you need is to find just the PSFreedom recovery and copy it to your SD called in a file called LIBEIMG.ZIP and that is how you need to install it on a root phone that has ClockworkMod. Perhaps you need to go back to the PSFreedom thread and ask if a LIBEIMG.ZIP can be produced that can be flashed from HBOOT to replace ClockworkMod.
Looks like everything you need is located in the PSFreedom wiki:
http://psfreedom.com/wiki/HTC_Aria
I got a recovery.bin which is suppose to be used with unrevoked.
are you talking about the same one if I just compress it into a zip file?
i posted this here cause no one answers my Q&A posts, but here's the story - i was running CM7 on my phone and i was having problems with my phone and decided to restore to stock and unroot via PD15IMG.zip, but i didnt know how to undo gfree cause grankin's instructions are all over the place. so the PD15IMG.zip did it's thing but it says update failed and reboot. so i reboot and the phone goes to the android recovery, not the CWM recovery. what do i do to get back on track, cause its not bricked if i can go to the bootloader and recovery, right? im stuck
This may or may not be the issue, but what recovery version are you running?
TeeJay3800 said:
This may or may not be the issue, but what recovery version are you running?
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well, it WAS CWM 3.0.0.6 but now it's the stock android recovery, i think i might try installin CWM by adb since s is still off...
I2IEAILiiTY said:
well, it WAS CWM 3.0.0.6 but now it's the stock android recovery, i think i might try installin CWM by adb since s is still off...
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You can use ADB or even fastboot if you have the engineering SPL. Once you have a good recovery installed, it's just a matter of wiping everything and flashing a stable ROM. If CM7 didn't work well for you but you want Gingerbread and the plain Android look, try RoyalGinger.
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You can use ADB or even fastboot if you have the engineering SPL. Once you have a good recovery installed, it's just a matter of wiping everything and flashing a stable ROM. If CM7 didn't work well for you but you want Gingerbread and the plain Android look, try RoyalGinger.
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i decided to reroot cause all roms i installed, even after clean wipes, would lag and be unresponsive at times. and what's SPL? i'm kinda new to the android game, but iphones and ipods are a different story...
I2IEAILiiTY said:
i decided to reroot cause all roms i installed, even after clean wipes, would lag and be unresponsive at times. and what's SPL? i'm kinda new to the android game, but iphones and ipods are a different story...
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The SPL is often referred to as "hboot" or "bootloader". It sounds like you're having enough trouble as it is, so I wouldn't worry about that. If you still have S-OFF, then you're still rooted. I honestly don't think that un-rooting and the re-rooting will solve your problems. It's possible your previous recovery was corrupt, that's why everything you flashed was slow (although apps and setups can also cause that). I would flash CWM 3.0.0.6 via ADB and then try another ROM.
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The SPL is often referred to as "hboot" or "bootloader". It sounds like you're having enough trouble as it is, so I wouldn't worry about that. If you still have S-OFF, then you're still rooted. I honestly don't think that un-rooting and the re-rooting will solve your problems. It's possible your previous recovery was corrupt, that's why everything you flashed was slow (although apps and setups can also cause that). I would flash CWM 3.0.0.6 via ADB and then try another ROM.
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Or too much of a load for the CPU settings if he has it Under or over clocked... or a bad kernel (aka not one fauxs ;D )
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TeeJay3800 said:
The SPL is often referred to as "hboot" or "bootloader". It sounds like you're having enough trouble as it is, so I wouldn't worry about that. If you still have S-OFF, then you're still rooted. I honestly don't think that un-rooting and the re-rooting will solve your problems. It's possible your previous recovery was corrupt, that's why everything you flashed was slow (although apps and setups can also cause that). I would flash CWM 3.0.0.6 via ADB and then try another ROM.
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how do i get adb to work in bootloader? cause it obviously wont in the android recovery
Nicgraner said:
Or too much of a load for the CPU settings if he has it Under or over clocked... or a bad kernel (aka not one fauxs ;D )
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i've used faux's and grankin's...it's still bad
I2IEAILiiTY said:
how do i get adb to work in bootloader? cause it obviously wont in the android recovery
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just kidding, i figured it out...
but when i try to use the method on unlockr.com (not sure if everyone does it this way) i cant navigate to adb via the command terminal
See here for instructions on setting up ADB. You can't use ADB while in your bootloader, that's what fastboot is for. ADB is done with the phone fully booted.
I2IEAILiiTY said:
just kidding, i figured it out...
but when i try to use the method on unlockr.com (not sure if everyone does it this way) i cant navigate to adb via the command terminal
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alright, the problem right now is, i've figured out how to use usb on my f***ed up phone, but the drivers won't install, and adb is still being a pain in the arse.
I2IEAILiiTY said:
alright, the problem right now is, i've figured out how to use usb on my f***ed up phone, but the drivers won't install, and adb is still being a pain in the arse.
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That doesn't tell me much. Do you get an error when running "htcdrivers.exe" during the setup procedure?
TeeJay3800 said:
That doesn't tell me much. Do you get an error when running "htcdrivers.exe" during the setup procedure?
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lol, just kidding. i didn't see your post til i said that. alright, so do i type fastboot devices or whatever from the command menu and then install CWM?
I2IEAILiiTY said:
lol, just kidding. i didn't see your post til i said that. alright, so do i type fastboot devices or whatever from the command menu and then install CWM?
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It is that simple, but only if you have the engineering SPL/hboot/bootloader. Towards the bottom of this post is instructions for flashing that.
TeeJay3800 said:
It is that simple, but only if you have the engineering SPL/hboot/bootloader. Towards the bottom of this post is instructions for flashing that.
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yea...i didn't take the risk of flashing that when i rooted my phone...will i still be able to flash this recovery img?
I2IEAILiiTY said:
yea...i didn't take the risk of flashing that when i rooted my phone...will i still be able to flash this recovery img?
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Yes, in fact fastboot is the safest way to flash things like recoveries. Once the SPL is installed, boot the phone normally, connect ADB, enter "reboot bootloader", once the phone has booted into the SPL enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and press enter. Just remember to have the IMG file in the ADB folder of your computer.
TeeJay3800 said:
Yes, in fact fastboot is the safest way to flash things like recoveries. Once the SPL is installed, boot the phone normally, connect ADB, enter "reboot bootloader", once the phone has booted into the SPL enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and press enter. Just remember to have the IMG file in the ADB folder of your computer.
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so, in order to complete this, do i need the engineering hboot?
Only to do it via fastboot (the safest way). You can also do it from the terminal emulator while the phone is booted normally.
TeeJay3800 said:
Only to do it via fastboot (the safest way). You can also do it from the terminal emulator while the phone is booted normally.
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my phone is still stuck in the boots and recoveries is the problem. i don't have the engineering hboot and when i try to flash the recovery.img it says writing recovery...failed
Can someone please direct me to the a step by step guide on how to Root and put CM7 on the Nexus S i9020a variant? Most of the stickies are for the T-mobile version and Its getting to be a bit confusing on which guide to follow. Please help this noobie!!!
use gingerbreak then rom manager it's that simple
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
Quick note once you install CM7 do not use the 2g/3g feature it will break your 3g
Break 3g? as in damage it permanently? Thanks for the link for gingerbreak so basically that will root my nexus s then I can install CM 7 with out any special instructions since it has different radio compared to the tmobile version?
i used gingerbreak then rom manager to install clockwork recovery and CM7. Do some reading the 3g bug for I9020A has been discussed a few times. Just stay away from the 2g/3g toggle and everything will be fine. I don't think it permanently breaks it just is a pain in the A to fix. I have a I9020A and this was the simplest way I've found.
don't we have to flash a clockwork compatible kernel first, before flashing cm7?
Also, doesn't clockwork rom manager fail on sns? I have cwr from the main stickies, but rom manager doesn't see it (it works), and can't download roms, unless cwr from rom manager, which I heard fails.
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So I downloaded CM7 7.0.2 - and gapps - flashed in order (nandroid first) and voila! no hastle! This ROM is great!
No, those are the only steps i took
CM7 comes with its own AOSP kernel. Just flash the rom, you'll get the kernel bundled. (Of course you can always use a great kernel from the developers thread) don't forget to flash gapps.
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jruweaver said:
Quick note once you install CM7 do not use the 2g/3g feature it will break your 3g
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He means don't use the 2g/3g toggle widget as that will cause some problems, it hasn't been fixed yet. If you do want to change it though, do it manually through the settings.
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I tried using gingerbreak on my i9020a but it runs for longer than 15 mins so I guess it doesn't work. What are my other options for rooting?
edit: I guess it's because I installed 2.3.6.. is it possible to downgrade easily?
drleospaceman said:
I tried using gingerbreak on my i9020a but it runs for longer than 15 mins so I guess it doesn't work. What are my other options for rooting?
edit: I guess it's because I installed 2.3.6.. is it possible to downgrade?
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Follow one of the root guides, all you really need to do is unlock the bootloader and install Clockwork Recovery.
Once that is done, download the zip for cm7 and use CWM to flash it.
Matridom said:
Follow one of the root guides, all you really need to do is unlock the bootloader and install Clockwork Recovery.
Once that is done, download the zip for cm7 and use CWM to flash it.
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Thanks
Matridom said:
Follow one of the root guides, all you really need to do is unlock the bootloader and install Clockwork Recovery.
Once that is done, download the zip for cm7 and use CWM to flash it.
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Exactly the steps I took. Took all of 10 minutes
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot recovery
Install .zip from SD
Select CM7
reboot system
Mr Kyle said:
Exactly the steps I took. Took all of 10 minutes
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot recovery
Install .zip from SD
Select CM7
reboot system
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Agreed, but it's a matter of getting the correct CWM image for our phones. Also, for people who are setting up their phones for the first time, the drivers needed for fastboot need to be installed, fastboot/SDK needs to be downloaded etc...
Hence why i referenced the rooting guides.
Mr Kyle said:
Exactly the steps I took. Took all of 10 minutes
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot reboot recovery
Install .zip from SD
Select CM7
reboot system
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Which recovery img file should I use from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686&highlight=i9020a
Thanks
edit: nevermind, I guess the color names are just cosmetic?
drleospaceman said:
Which recovery img file should I use from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686&highlight=i9020a
Thanks
edit: nevermind, I guess the color names are just cosmetic?
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Yep, it's just the color you want your recovery to be. I flashed the cyan a couple of days ago for somebody else and no issues.. typical clockwork recovery
So I flashed the recovery file, but when I boot into recovery now, there's just the triangle with the ! in it and nothing happens.. did I do something wrong?
edit: reflashed it and it works
drleospaceman said:
So I flashed the recovery file, but when I boot into recovery now, there's just the triangle with the ! in it and nothing happens.. did I do something wrong?
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How did you flash it? That's the stock recovery.. should be 'fastboot flash recovery nameof.img' without quotes obviously.
drleospaceman said:
So I flashed the recovery file, but when I boot into recovery now, there's just the triangle with the ! in it and nothing happens.. did I do something wrong?
edit: reflashed it and it works
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somebody after reboot no CWR on recovery use this solved your problem
clockworkmodrecovery rom manager find and install
open it and touch flash clockworkmod recovery(first item)
select reboot into recovery manual
mount and storage select
mount USB storage
unmount
++++ go back +++++
install from zip sdcard
find
'' super user.zip'' flash
reboot
find and isntall ''es file explorer'' select setting mark root explorer and mount file system after
select phone in file explorer find ''etc'' folder select and find ''install-recovery.sh'' file and rename file for example ''install-recovery.sheski'' and
open rom manager again touch flash clockworkmod recovery(first item)
check it...
please click thanks button
Hi
I used to have root on my HTC Magic, but I noticed that since I used System App Remover, my phone no longer has root and I experience random reboots and other times the phone just switches off. That's my fault - I should have made a backup, but for some reason I didn't at the time. Anyway. I've tried re-rooting; I've tried removing root and then re-rooting but nothing seems to work. I use Terminal Emulator to see if I have root. According to it, I don't have. However, when I use Universal Androot or some other app, it says I already have root, however, this is not the case, because when I reboot into recovery, nothing works. Whichever option I choose, the phone just reboots normally. Please help? I want to install a new Android 2.3.3 ROM :-/
Thanks in advance
Give some info about your device(from fastboot- back+power+).
What ROM you using now?
blaster44 said:
Give some info about your device(from fastboot- back+power+).
What ROM you using now?
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hboot - 1.76.0009
cpld - 12
radio - 6.35.08.29
Running FuzeBox Froyo 2.2. There's a thread of it around here, but that ROM's development was stopped a long time ago.
It happens when I reboot into recovery (haven't tried it in a while). Can't remember the combo but I can boot into Fastboot just fine. Issue comes in when I have to boot into recovery. I can see the options but when I click on them, the phone just reboots and loads the OS.
No one?
Security
Most importantly in Fastboot, do you have S-ON or S-OFF?
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No one?
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karym1969 said:
Most importantly in Fastboot, do you have S-ON or S-OFF?
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It's always been S-ON, even when I had root...
SPL S-ON
You will not be able to flash anything as long as you have Security-ON (perfected SPL).
Thus, you need to create a goldcard with S-OFF (Engineered SPL). Check this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
TheNiz said:
It's always been S-ON, even when I had root...
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Let me ask the OP something real quick...
Why is it that you posted your QUESTION in the DEVELOPMENT section instead of the QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (General Q&A) section?
Rhetorical.
I'll move your QUESTION to the GENERAL Q&A section but the next thread that you create in the DEVELOPMENT section without any actual DEVELOPMENT will result in an immediate removal of your thread without warning!
karym1969 said:
You will not be able to flash anything as long as you have Security-ON (perfected SPL).
Thus, you need to create a goldcard with S-OFF (Engineered SPL). Check this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
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Not true. I flashed my current custom ROM and I had S-ON.
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Not true. I flashed my current custom ROM and I had S-ON.
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You flashed your current custom rom... in recovery! Not fastboot. No custom roms are flashed via fastboot. Which is why s-off isn't needed usually.
tvall said:
You flashed your current custom rom... in recovery! Not fastboot. No custom roms are flashed via fastboot. Which is why s-off isn't needed usually.
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Yeah, I know.
Flashing
Flashing a rom is totally different than flashing a radio,spl, recovery from fastboot.
Having SPL S-ON will give you an error of "remote Fastboot not allowed".
Good Luck.
TheNiz said:
Not true. I flashed my current custom ROM and I had S-ON.
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karym1969 said:
Flashing a rom is totally different than flashing a radio,spl, recovery from fastboot.
Having SPL S-ON will give you an error of "remote Fastboot not allowed".
Good Luck.
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I know, but I can't flash anything due to some other error I get when I enter fastboot. It doesn't say fastboot not allowed, but it game some other message that indicated I don't have permission to do so. Even if I were to flash a new radio/SPL, that won't allow me to flash a custom ROM, since the custom recovery fails.
Can someone please help me? I've tried everything. Nothing seems to work. I've tried various recoveries and none of them work. I can't flash anything, nor do any restores
Didn't see this in General so thought it would be worth adding, especially since there have been many threads lately with new users wanting to root their phone and then getting scared of the guides.
Now there is also the option to go the official way to unlock the bootloader.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
noob here with a question... rooting is the same as unlocked bootloader??
coldsun15 said:
noob here with a question... rooting is the same as unlocked bootloader??
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Not quite. It can probably explained more accurately but the gist of it is this:
An unlocked bootloader is what allows you to flash custom roms to your phone.
Root access simply grants you the rights to mess with your phones rom whichever way you want.
thomas_wlc said:
Not quite. It can probably explained more accurately but the gist of it is this:
An unlocked bootloader is what allows you to flash custom roms to your phone.
Root access simply grants you the rights to mess with your phones rom whichever way you want.
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so, basically whats this means is, now i dont need to root and s-off and stuff to be able to put CM7 (for example)?
coldsun15 said:
so, basically whats this means is, now i dont need to root and s-off and stuff to be able to put CM7 (for example)?
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I thinks that's pretty much it, once you have unlocked your bootloader you'll be able to flash any custom rom you like. Though it'll probably a bit tricky on the first go since you don't have a custom recovery yet, so I believe you'd have to flash some pc10img.
Still it's commonly to believed to be the better choice to stick with the more exhausting solutions posted around here, since HTC will register your phone if you use their tool. At least for the time being they claim that by using their way, your warranty will be void.
I've unlocked my desire z through the htcdev.com website.
Bootloader is unlocked, S-on..
But I can't get a rom installed, it gave me an error while trying to update from the recovery mode (apply update zip) using a stock rom with root.
Akward..
So now I've unlocked my bootloader, but still can't change my rom..
Anyone know how to do it after you've unlocked the bootloader?
flash custom recovery first, from there flash the rom
if you're s-on, bootloader is still locked....
artov said:
flash custom recovery first, from there flash the rom
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I'm working on it
Gaining temp root using this guide worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
But when I press start clockwordmod, it says that my phone is not rooted..
While I press "flashcockwork" clockword mod recovery, I get an error.
än error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!
I'm doing something wrong..
pretty annoying
I get unlock my bootloader today, and YES there is S-ON, but on the top is written in hboot menu big letters UNLOCKED (How you thinks, htcdev joke?).
I've installed clockworkmod using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery clockwork_mod_for_vision.img
Then put off battery and turn on phone with volume down + power, I pressed 'recovery' menu option. Clockworkmod runs correctly. Then tried last stable CyanogenMod 7.1.0, flash was done without errors, I wiped out what's need (cache, data). Next I tried run phone, but freezes at splash (green htc letters on white background).
I tried also miui mod, but Ive got only MIUI splash screen nothing else.
Then I restored my htc from backup (done before flashing using clockworkmod) and Im still on the stock htc android 2.3.3.
Regards,
Mariusz
p.s Sorry for my poor english.
how can I install CM7 or other roms after unlocking the bootloader
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
rskainth82 said:
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
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1. boot to fastboot mode, flash a custom recovery (recommand ClockWorkMod), power down the phone.
2. put your downloaded update_cm7.xxx.zip into sdcard, boot phone into recovery
3. choose in the recovery, first "wipe data", then "install update from sdcard", choose the zip file you just put in.
4. choose "reboot system"
that's all to go.
pentie said:
1. boot to fastboot mode, flash a custom recovery (recommand ClockWorkMod), power down the phone.
2. put your downloaded update_cm7.xxx.zip into sdcard, boot phone into recovery
3. choose in the recovery, first "wipe data", then "install update from sdcard", choose the zip file you just put in.
4. choose "reboot system"
that's all to go.
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I did it, but CM7 doesnt boot.
rskainth82 said:
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
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flak999 said:
I did it, but CM7 doesnt boot.
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Booting problem is mostly kernel related, do you have logcat output? (run "adb logcat" and boot the phone)
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
EDIT:
That was a EVO3D with UNLOCKED HBOOT, I believe you're having the same situation, try my method or may others make out a better perfect solution ? (not my own phone, I just helped with its owner, no time to dig the details)
pentie said:
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
EDIT:
That was a EVO3D with UNLOCKED HBOOT, I believe you're having the same situation, try my method or may others make out a better perfect solution ? (not my own phone, I just helped with its owner, no time to dig the details)
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Thanks men thats worked for me. First flash the boot.img from CM7.0.1 then run recovery and run update_cm7.0.1.zip. After reboot everything run corectly.
Once more thanks!
flak999 said:
Thanks men thats worked for me. First flash the boot.img from CM7.0.1 then run recovery and run update_cm7.0.1.zip. After reboot everything run corectly.
Once more thanks!
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now I confirmed the UNBLOCKED HBOOT somehow blocks the CWM to flash boot.img
My Phone have a S-OFF HBOOT and i was considering flash it to the UNLOCK the last night, now it seems not worth the try ~
pentie said:
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
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My friend has an officially unlocked Desire Z as well and I gave him these instructions to try it out, he has the same boot problem (stuck at splash screen). Maybe this information should either be stickied or added to a faq until there is a real solution to the problem (unlike this workaround), updated cwm or something like that.
Anyway thanks for sharing this information.
HTC bootloader unlock tool is quite restrictive. It still leaves you S-ON, so you won't be able to flash a new hboot or radios.
I recommend avoiding it and using the current well-proven methods from the XDA Wiki.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
Its working now...
Steps I followed:
1. flash recovery using fastboot
2. Do a nandroid backup using recovery
3. flash boot.img using fastboot
4. reboot into recovery
5. wipe data/cache
5. install update for CM7, and gapps
Also make sure before doing any of these steps you have copied CM7 and gapps update onto sdcard.
Thanks everyone for helping out.
I am experimenting with this myself and I don't seem to be having the same issues flashing a boot.img from an update.zip in ClockworkMod recovery with the official HTC unlocked bootloader that others are having. Maybe it is the version of the recovery that is the issue? Which version is everyone trying to use? I am using the 3.xxxx version that is linked from the wiki. I have had other problems with the 5.xxx version and tend to stick with the older version for that reason anyways.