yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Rezound] SirSigma:
I finally got Amon Ra back since ROM Manager doesn't include it anymore. I had to use the solution provided in this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1845348

I thought this wouldn't work the first time because I already tried renaming a download of Amon Ra to PH98IMG.zip and hoping for the best, but it didn't work when I tried it. The bootloader initially ignored it but then picked up TWRP later. I guess I had a bad download, or perhaps one only meant for use on fastboot usb.

This whole ordeal has been nothing short of a nightmare and I'm definitely going to miss my class today now, considering it starts in 2 minutes and driving there takes 30 minutes, and the class ends less than an hour from now and it's the second day in the afternoon and finding parking is probably going to be impossible right now, etc.. But at least I got the phone restored.

It makes me feel like an idiot saying that. I really hope nobody else has this problem over something as simple as updating the radios.

EDIT: This post didn't merge with my last one? I guess the forum only does that whenever it feels like it?
[HTC Rezound] alm45:
OTA scew-up

Ok, so i got an important call during the OTA install and it was stuck at the HTC splash screen when I tried to repower it (stupid i know). It now will not move from that screen. I have given it more than 30 min to sit in case it needed time.

I am unlocked and rooted, but didn't do anything else because i knew that i knew too little to do anything.

I know for the install to happen correctly i need to relock the bootloader but have no clue how to do that. I saw a post that said open command prompt and do it from there but the phone does not come up on my PC and I am not sure if USB de-bug was turned back on last time I factory reset the device.

Any help would be wonderful so I can at least get this back to stock.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
You use fast boot for that not adb, just put your phone in fastboot (power + volume down after battery pull) and lock and flash an ruu

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC Rezound] alm45:
Not sure.

When booted into fastboot I have these options:

Fastboot

Recovery

Factory Reset ( which i tried, it didn't help at all)

Clear Storage

Simlock ( did this .. didn't notice a difference in anything)

Image CRC

When i select Fastboot I get:

Bootloader

Reboot

Reboot Bootloader

Power Down

I am not sure where or how to re-lock. Total Noob.
[HTC Rezound] famouscollin:
iom assuyming your s-on?
[HTC Rezound] alm45:
Yeah, sorry I forgot to say so.

Header Reads:

**** UNLOCKED ****

Vigor Pvt Ship S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.11.0000

eMMC-boot

Oct 6 2011, 15:43:22
[HTC Rezound] famouscollin:
pm me ill help ya..
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Thanks bro ;) :good:
[HTC Rezound] brandonmangan:
Recently s offed and flashed the latest ruu, I've ran viper vigor360 and ineffabalis dues since then and with each rom I'm getting force closes of HTC.bg and com.HTC.bg intermittently, seeming to increase. The only thing I've read might help is doing a factory reset via bootloader after flashing the ruu. I didn't do that as I didn't see it suggested anywhere before. I flashed vinylfreaks hboot after ruu and amon ra, I've wiped many times prior to install and cache and dalvik after to no avail. Should I re do the ruu and whole process, this time with the bootloader wipe? Any suggestions?

EDIT

Went to reflash ruu. Ran it through the first time, before i could pull the battery at the HTC screen it started booting up into the stock rom. Still pulled battery and let it run again. After that I booted it up and removed the PHimg. Went back into bootloader to do factory reset before reflashing amon ra, when selected I got the white HTC screen, followed by the phone booting me into AMon Ra(which I hadn't yet reinstalled). I'm at a loss. From everything I understand the RUU should have brought me back to stock but then again I'm new to the s-off world.
[HTC Rezound] alm45:
Thanks!!

Just wanted to post an update, phone is now working again and I am flashed the the latest RUU.

Big thank you to Famouscollin for his help and making this process understandable. Also a big thank you to XDA community!

I am still a total noob though. :-p
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
You didn't flash it fully, try again but place the ph98img in your folder with fast boot on your PC and put your phone into fast boot mode and type "fastboot OEM rebootRUU" then when it gets to a silver HTC logo, type "fastboot flash zip PH98IMG.zip

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC Rezound] NCRoadster:
What's the directory of the sd card with ICS?

Is it /sdcard/ or something like /sdcard/ext_sd/?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Sdcard/ext_sd or sdcard2 both yield the same result
[HTC Rezound] wlmeng11:
Since youre s off, you could also just flash the newest radios and hboot.

Sent from my ADR6425LVW
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
How to root it

Hi guys,

Need some help.

I flashed OTA RUU

I unlocked the phone.

After that I thought I rooted, but the apps I am trying to use that require root access arent working...

I tried to flash SuperSU.zip, at least I tried, it didnt work out, gave me an error.

What do I have to do to root it? What did I do wrong?

Thank you.
[HTC Rezound] MedleHed:
Is your Rezound S-off? Have you tried installing Superuser from the Play Store? If you tried installing Superuser with the Amon Ra recovery tool that does not work. I think I used ADB to install Superuser, but I think I remember someone saying you could install it from the Play Store if you are properly rooted.
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
No, its S-on(what does it mean?). I installed Root Checker from Play Store it shows that device doesn't have proper root access. I didnt try to root android before. So much info online but it is not easy without experience. Is it any good guides exist how to fix it?
[HTC Rezound] mjones73:
Unlocking the phone doesn't equal root. Check out the all in one tool kit, I believe it has the ability to flash a custom recovery and root your rom built in - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1504824
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
Thanks, but no luck. It couldn't push SupeSu to the phone. ERROR: device not found.(USB debugging is on)
[HTC Rezound] Snuzzo:
Try launching the SuperUser app. Could save yourself the hassle and install a custom Rom.
[HTC Rezound] wildstang83:
Whats an OTA? or ruu?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Flash a superSU.zip in recovery instead of a SuperUser zip. The ICS OTA doesn't like SuperUser for some reason. Or you could flash a rooted rom
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
Those are exactly parts what I didnt understand how to do it:

- how to flash SuperSu in RECOVERY

- how to flash rooted rom(guides what I found so short and for people who did it at least 10 times before)

Whole week I was trying to find step by step guide how to do it for for a guy who was a fan of iPhone.

Please, don't laugh on me I don't give up.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Do you have a custom recovery (CWM, Amon Ra, or TWRP)
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
I am not sure. I have "recovery-ra-vigor-3.14-gnm.img"
[HTC Rezound] Snuzzo:
That's the problem. Update to 3.15 or switch to a different recovery.
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
I need step by step guide(how to use it, what for: CWM, Amon Ra, or TWRP), What info I found on-line just little bit here little bit there., again easy for somebody with experience. I flashed PHI98IMG(Flashed-loud to say I just moved file to SD and reboot phone) and Unlocked the phone with htcdev guide, not that hard. I dont have idea where to start to flash Rom. Why do I need "recovery-ra-vigor-3.15-gnm.img", what for?
[HTC Rezound] wildstang83:
You are totally lost aren't you?

You really need to sit down and read. Start here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1648578

That is our official sticky roll up thread that has links to every piece of info about are phone you will ever need. Roms, kernels, recoveries...and for you.. how to's on flashing all of these things and what they are and do :)

Have fun!
[HTC Rezound] forserg:
Totally lost? I am ready to shoot my phone :)

Thank you for a link, I will start to read tomorrow. I hope it is going to be fun.
[HTC Rezound] wildstang83:
Hahaha, been there buddy :) Android can be a wild ride, you just gotta strap in, and enjoy it.
[HTC Rezound] redbean25:
Just use the all in one toolkit. It has a function to lock the bootloader...it might be theS-OFF toolkit.
[HTC Rezound] redbean25:
If you issued the fastboot command while booted into the Rom, that is why it says waiting for device. It is waiting for the device to be in fastboot (hboot). So after you issue the command just reboot the phone and it should work.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Actually, battery pull, hold volume down and power, and when a white screen with skating androids pops up, make sure fastboot is highlighted And press power, then run the fastboot command
[HTC Rezound] trickster2369:
After installing HTC Sync, which gives you the drivers, you need to UNINSTALL HTC Sync from your pc. Give that a try if you haven't already.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
That's only for controlbear, shouldn't be a problem for fastboot, but I might be wrong!
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
TYVM for that one.

So it seemed to work and went form saying unlocked on the the top to relocked.

I am in my phone again and downloading the 313mb update again and will be back here with an update.

Much appreciated.. Fingers crossed!
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Make sure to thank the people who helped you! :) (not just me, readbean too!)
[HTC Rezound] trickster2369:
Could be correct, however, I needed to uninstall HTC sync even on my Incredible, because it caused problems. I see he got it working though, so moot point I guess.
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
exactly what i did. downloading the update once again. lets see if it works!

be back with an update shortly :p
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Alright, I think I'm stuck. I'm kicking myself because I should've just went s-off, but I went the other way and relocked...and I was running Viper Rez, s-on, on GB firmware (would that be considered stock? I've only been downloading custom ROMs and flashing old GB firmware patches).

Now that I've relocked...I'm now stuck in fastboot. I hit REBOOT, and I end up back in fastboot....I can't go anywhere I'm assuming I need to just download and then flash the update?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Download the ICS RUU from post 3 and tell me if it's a ph98img.zip or an exe, and I'll help you from there
[HTC Rezound] demmo86rt:
Oh, balls, don't really feel like doing a FDR right now without a backup, guess it's time to root this *****.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Lol its a pain in the @$$ to update if you're on a leaked firmware

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
So... the same thing is happening to me now.. LOL. I downloaded the patch and i boot to the hbot section.

Can anyone chime in?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
You downloaded the ICS OTA RUU and renamed it PH98IMG.zip and placed it on the root of your sd?
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Thanks! I tried to download the the ICS RUU from the 3rd post and I can't connect to it. However, I am currently downloading the rezound_AndroidPolice_3.14.605.12_PH98IMG.ZIP file from the official thread and have about 25 minutes left.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Can you post the link to it? I'll add it to the post since my link isn't working
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
I have to rename the file after downloading the ICS OTA update?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Wait.. Did you download the OTA from settings, or the RUU I linked in my post?
[HTC Rezound] kevinlovesrice:
I'm on a Leaked ICS rom and I was wondering If I can get back to GB and get the OTA without S-off.

4.0.3

3.14.605.5

Can someone tell me a step by step process to get back to GB?

Thank you :)
[HTC Rezound] demmo86rt:
Yeah, I wanted to run the officially official ICS for a while before rooting, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen.

Great job on this thread, btw. Fast, accurate responses, AND maintaining a faq? Looks like you're really shooting for that RC status.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
No, it isn't possible to get back to GB without S-off, you can however flash the ICS OTA RUU to update to the OTA ICS
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
I got the 313mb file form OTA in software update on my phone

* this 5 minute between each post is making my night go slow =) *
[HTC Rezound] kevinlovesrice:
Alright,

How do I get back to stock recovery?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Thanks! Trying my best. They turned me down for RC, so I'm going to make sure that doesn't happen again!
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Sorry for my not understanding. :) What exactly is the problem you have now?
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
The AndroidPolice link? Sure. There are still 4 mirrors to choose from...I'm downloading the first mirror and it started at about 30 mins...so it's not taking as long as it was before. I'm down to about 10 mins so far on mine

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...cream-sandwich-ruu-for-final-ota-3-14-605-12/
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
You don't need to go back to stock recovery to flash an RUU actually, just download it, rename it to PH98IMG.zip, and place it on the root of your sd card, then reboot to hboot
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
So i had an unlocked bootloader.

I was getting the error i posted on Page 1.

Someone on a verizon community forum told me to factory reset and i did like an idiot.

It didnt fix it.

People here told me to relock my phone. I believe im relocked not as it says relocked when i go to the hboot section.

when i download the update OTA now and it finishes to reboot my phone starts in the Hboot section and i cant do anything. How can i get this update installed =)
[HTC Rezound] who MIKE D:
Yeah i have a question... How can i install the update on my bricked HTC Rezound?
[HTC Rezound] kevinlovesrice:
Just making sure, I have to relock my phone right?

Sorry for being such a 'noob'
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Yep definitely have to relock.

No problem bro, I was a n00b once :)
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
Oh nos . where the guru :P
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Are you on the stock recovery? :)
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
No worries, I got ya :D
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Jeez...my download finished...and when I go to open the zip file...I get a popup that says "The compressed ZIP file is invalid".
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Uhmmm....

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Extract it to your desktop (with like winrar or somethig) and put it in a folder called PH98IMG, then put it into a zip and flash in hboot

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
I have not touched anything on my phone. I unlocked the bootloader and froze and uninstalled apps if i could that were bloatware form what i remember.

now that im relocked. I just finished re downloading the update OTA and after it asked me to reboot so it can install the update it goes straight to the fastboot screen when it reboots
[HTC Rezound] Bensky91:
Thanks for all the help - I first got S-OFF after approx 23827359823 tries. I then got the update to install after flashing stock GB recovery. ICS is so much better. Can't believe I didn't do this before now - phone is nice and smooth.

Currently having an issue. I checked Superuser and noticed my root was gone! Tried to update the su binary and the read permissions are not correct which makes me think the update wrote over my su.

Went into fastboot usb to try to flash amon ra recovery again.

My bootloader reads:

**** LOCKED ****

VIGOR PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-2.25.0000

Radio-1.22.10.0421r/1.22.10.0424r

I can't flash the recovery. I tried this command and got "FAILED":

C:\Users\Ben\android-sdks\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery-ra-vigor-3.15-gnm.img

sending 'recovery' (7078 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.446s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: not allowed)

finished. total time: 1.771s

Looks like the update erased my jb hboot that was installed after the S-OFF procedure finished. Which Hboot should I flash on the unlimited.io site? I'm thinking I should install the ICS .5 version, but not sure.

How would I go about fixing this?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
I believe if you run controlbear, it will give you the option to install their modified hboot. That is the cause of this. Fastboot commands don't work on the stock hboot for s-off...
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Hmmm... You might have to run the RUU

Edit: in order to get root, you have to have a custom recovery. Download the stock recoveyr from the third post, rename the .img file to recovery.img, and place itmin the folder where fastboot is. Flash the stock recovery (same procedure as relocating the bootloader except with "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img)
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
The RUU :P >?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Actually read my edit first :p
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Thanks Ashton! Turns out, I was using WinZIP program, which for some reason didn't like the zip file. It works with WinRAR. I'm assuming I can just rename that ZIP file PH98IMG and flash?
[HTC Rezound] Bensky91:
Understood - I'll need a different controlbear version though, right (I performed S-OFF on GB before I updated)? Which version would that be?
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Yep! And glad it worked!
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
so I did that and got the following

C:\android>fastboot flash recover recovery.img

sending 'recover' (5598 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.176s]

writing 'recover'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 2.092s
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Should be recovery, not recover :)
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Still working at it...since I'm still "newbish", I'm taking it extra slow. :o If I recall correctly, I just put the PH98IMG.zip file in my Android folder (with fastboot and the two other files)...then go to command prompt with phone plugged in...cd to Android directory...then type fastboot flash zip PH98IMG.zip. Sound right?
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
C:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

< waiting for device >

sending 'recovery' (5598 KB)...

(bootloader) start check_usb: usb_ep0: type=128, request=6

OKAY [ 3.196s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 4.143s
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Actually, this one is a bit different. One would think that's how you do it, but you place the PH98IMG.zip on the Root of the SD card (meaning not in any folder) and boot into the bootloader (battery pull and hold power and volume down until you get the hboot screen) then wait for it to check the PH98IMG. When you get that far (or if you have any more questions) We'll take it from there, as there are a few more steps :)
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Try downloading it again... It's possible you got a bad download..
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Well, that would be the other method I was thinking of doing...I've never been stuck in fast boot before...so I was afraid to pull the battery and put the file on my SD. I'm guessing fastboot will automatically start back up once I put the battery and SD card back in...though I'm assuming now.
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
I will have to donate after this fiasco

C:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (5598 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.195s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 2.144s
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Yeah pulling the battery is fine at hboot/fastboot. It's actually necessary in some cases. No worries
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
Alright give me a minute, let me pull the recovery manually and upload it. I'll have it ASAP
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
Eating cereal and going to sit try to get my phone on ICS before i sleep. Or else im throwing it against the wall and calling ascurion lol
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
I'll try to help you get it to ICS. I hate it when my instructions don't work. Hoping this last step makes it work, or else you might have to do the RUU
[HTC Rezound] Grnlantern79:
Just flash rooted ICS since you are already rooted. It's just stock ICS, unless you want the new radios not needed if your already have good radios.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
at this point, I would advise against not fully updating to ICS
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
well i locked my phone again so i would have to unlock it ;P.

I will do anything to get ICS on my phone today but i want to try and get the OTA to work firsT :p.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
alright im almost ready to get the recovery for you!
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
I know what the problem is... you can't flash recovery if you're locked! so you're either going to have to unlock or run the RUU now... I'll suggest run the Ruu and i'll walk you through it
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
Much appreciated. lets hope for the best because god knows i wouldnt be able to do much without your assistance LOL.

I even bought a Laza Zcell 3240mah that should be coming in tomorrow for my phone. I wont upgrade my phone until one comes out with 1080P resolution honestly. I like it very much and see no point in a small upgrade to the GS3 or something similar.

it would be great if i could get ICS and back up and running for work tomorrow lOL

---------- Post added at 10:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:01 PM ----------

will RUU make it so i cant get future OTA? will it fix my recoverY? i want to be in pristine condition. YOu know best so you let me know what the best option is.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
you'll have ICS up and running, but we'll have to do the RUU vs the OTA I believe (end result will be the exact same either way) read my above post :) sorry this is taking so much time and trial and error
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
Will i be able to unlock that as well> i need my free tether haha =).

Also. to expedite this process is there any third party messaging program you use so i can avoid this 2 minute timer now lOL.
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
It will fix your recovery and you will be able to take future OTA's yes
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
yeah you can unlock it and do you have gtalk?
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
I do now... LOL .. Basicallyevolve@gmail.com
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Alllllright. I'm in the process of updating. It restarted within the first 2 minutes of updating...then it reloaded the ZIP file again and now it's going down the order (updating the system at the moment).
[HTC Rezound] chrisjz:
First off, great job starting this thread, Ashton. This is exactly what we need. I'm sure this has already been asked, but I've been skimming over everything, but what is the benefit of flashing the RUU if i already have ICS installed? Is there anything besides the radios that's different?
[HTC Rezound] Bensky91:
Okay, awesome, followed instructions on unlimited.io and was able to get JB hboot! I then got Amon RA back and did "flash superuser." Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it worked at all and I don't have root. Is there a method of obtaining root that will work? I now have JB HBoot 2.25.2525, S-OFF, Amon RA. On the OTA.
[HTC Rezound] OpAckTool:
Yup! I think I'm good now! Booted up and I'm now running 4.0.3, 3.14.605.12. Awesome, awesome idea starting this thread, Ashton. Seriously. It's a big help.

For anyone currently s-on, running GB firmware and running one of the custom ROMs (I was running ViperRez)...you can follow my posts in this thread and Ashton's replies. It should be a similar process. :good:

Oof...sure didn't miss the Verizon bloat. Yick!
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
You'll be able to take future updates and there may be some bugfixes, but no huge benefit

google for a flashable SU zip, that should work

Glad it worked for you! thanks for the appreciation! means alot
[HTC Rezound] AshtonTS:
this process with basicallyevolve is taking forever lol! and most of the things arent working ;P
[HTC Rezound] Basicallyevolve:
Yeah ! lol.. Finally on ICS.. and it only took a few hours -_-.

Thanks again Ashton!

You da man!
[HTC Rezound] sk8bert12:
Here's a question, is the rezound na "Arm" or "x86" device? I assume it is Arm but want to check before flashing superuser. And also do i rename superuser PH98IMG or just keep it as superuser.zip?

EDIT: also do I have to rename the .zip to the normal PH98IMG?