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[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eisteh:
Hi,

two weeks ago I sent in my HTC One (O2 Germany branded) because it had a stuck pixel and today I got a brand new replacement phone.

I wanted to get back on to my old ROM etc pretty fast and thought I'd use the AIO Toolkit to unlock/s-off/etc this time instead of doing all on my own.

First thing I did was getting a new unlock token and then unlock the phone, use AIO to flash recovery (bootloader still showed unlocked which I didn't notice at that time of the process) and directly went to s-off to convert my phone to a google edition phone afterwards.

Then things started to visibly not work. Revone was granted root for the preparation process, everything went fine, I rebooted. Then, s-off failed. Now root started to drop errors (was something with memory can't be allocated) and revone gave me -1 and -6 errors.

Then I thought about using recovery and just flash a custom ROM for now and do the firmware part later, when I noticed that recovery isn't working, too.

I'm pretty clueless now, I have relocked and unlocked my phone again, tried to flash all sorts of recoveries (both CWM and TWRP, newest and older versions), tried to revone again (still the above mentioned errors). I also searched a bit on the forums here and found nothing of value (few things which were said to help - still no success).

Fastboot getvar all also drops an error:

C:\Android SDK\sdk\platform-tools>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.13.3231.27

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 1.27.206.1

(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

(bootloader) serialno: HT34VW908233

(bootloader) imei: 354436054362833

(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000

(bootloader) product: m7_ul

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064

(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000

(bootloader) cidnum: O2___102

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4222mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 0.057s

I'm not a noob, I read carefully what to do when I get a new device, I know where to look for everything here and I've been flashing ROMs and doing all this stuff on my HTC devices for quite some time now. And yes, I have upgraded my HTC drivers.

It's possible that I missed something though. Nobody is perfect. I'm gratefull for every piece of help I get from you people.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] herwegan:
Strange.. all i can see here is that in getvar all is no error, this "failed"message appears everytime.

So basically now the only thing you can access is the bootloader?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eisteh:
Ok, then I don't have to be worried about the getvar all..

No, I can also boot the Stock ROM fine. I'm just not able to go custom at all.

Also, which might be of interest: Selecting factory reset in the recovery does NOTHING. Phone reboots, everything is still there. Software reset (from the ROM) works fine.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iElvis:
I suspect revone borked something. It's a hack; it happens. You probably need to RUU back to stock, as it sounds like you've messed up something important in your system settings.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eisteh:
And as there seems to be no RUU for HTC One O2 Germany.. I'm doomed?

EDIT: As recovery wasn't working before revone, maybe there already was a problem with the phone? I was so happy to get my phone back and now it's even worse than before... :(
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] herwegan:
You couldchange your cid to htc___001 and flash the open europe RUU 1.28 and at least see if it helps. Then change cid back to O2 germany (not 100% sure if this is possible).
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eisteh:
Which would require s-off which doesn't work.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crushalot:
After you ran revone -P, did you reboot with a manual hold of the power button or with adb command? Should use the power button.

I have found that the revone process works better when you don't change to su before ANY of the commands.

Also I have found that a lot of revone issues were adb related and changing to a different USB port or PC helped. On a few systems it worked much better to do all the commands with a terminal emulator on the device rather than an ADB shell session.

Perhaps see if any of those tips helps with a successful s-off.

Regarding your SU app issues, try to clear data from whatever SU app you are using and then reboot and then open the app and make sure it doesn't need the SU binaries updated.

Sometimes it can take 15-20 attempts to get revone to work. How much did you try?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eisteh:
Yes, I did a manual reboot.

Revone is said to work without SU and therefore uses it's integrated rooting process. I'm not rooted otherwise, I'd rather have my recovery working and flash a custom ROM then ;)

I tried to run revone like 10 times (on my old device it took me exactly one try), I will consider your tipps and try again.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Adrozz07:
http://store.griffintechnology.com/smartphone/survivor-with-belt-clip-for-samsung-galaxy-s4

The case finally came in the mail today and I have to say that this thing is just about as water "resistant" as it gets without being waterproof. It certainly has an over engineered construction and that's definitely why I bought it. The ports are covered with channeled rubber inserts as is the perimeter of the outer rubber shell. The microphones and speaker appear to be covered with what I can only call a "paper like" membrane. I'm assuming this guards against minimal water contact yet maintains function. The Ir blaster is shielded by a clear plastic port. I can't attest to functionality as I don't use it. I doubt you'll be changing channels in the rain though. All in all, for max protection I'd definitely use this thing. I own the defender as well and this case seems better suited for extreme conditions.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] mulawingalang:
Please do! Very interested in purchasing that case as well :)
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Phatdawg:
Looks like a good alternative to the otterbox defender.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] zaures:
Only in the sense that it covers the front and back. This looks more protective and the honestly like more thought has gone into engineering it. Defender cases have been ****ty for a while now, commuters will do everything the defender does without a belt clip.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] someguyatx:
Interesting case, I was planning to buy a Defender today but then I saw this review. Strongly considering this case to take my S4 mountain biking.
[Galaxy S 4 Accessories] Phatdawg:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shockproof-...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item5d4221669d

This looks like the rip off version of it on ebay.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] golfgtiedition30:
So I pick up my new XZ on saturday.

The first thing I'm going to do is route this bad boy. I have read lots of info regarding the various methods used.

My question is can the bootloader be unlocked on a T-mobile uk XZ??
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MinedSafe:
Enter service menu and Check uself. No need to make another tread about it.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
They supplied me with an unbranded, sim free phone. The bootloader is unlockable.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boyob32:
Direct from T Mobile it will be locked, if through third party but with SIM, should be unlockable...

Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingvortex:
Wrong. I upgraded direct from T-Mobile via their upgrade line. I have an unbranded device as I already stated.

T-Mobile UK branded Zs do not even exist.
[Xperia Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boyob32:
I stand corrected then by saying it is as standard, I remarked because a friend of mine got one after seeingmine and his is not unlockable.

Xperia Z
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Adjetey Boye:
This is a link to a video I prepared on how to root and install a custom rom on the ASUS TF 101

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IilQ4rLUSYk
[HTC One S] devshin:
Hello.

I have a S4 based One S with CID HTC__001 and stock 3.16.401.8 firmware.

I don;t have a root nor any modifications, but my HOS can't find the update in normal way.

So i downloaded the OTA from HTC

http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.9-3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn.zip

Then i copied it to the root of internal storage, and to be sure to the "download" folder.

I've tried to manually update by stock recovery (go to HBOOT -> RECOVERY -> Vol+ & Power)

But when I select "Update from..." (anything, i've tried them all) I get "Invalid operation" and reboot...

I've also tried "fastboot oem rebootRUU" and "fastboot flash zip OTA.zip" but got the "FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)" error.

Any ideas how to install this OTA ? I don't want to unlock bootloader because this mean full wipe...
[HTC One S] ryanshew:
You cannot unless it's an OTA directly released from your carrier.

hTConeS | SoFF | CharmAnDroiD | eleMeNtal

INveRTeD sENsE 5 ROM+ThEmE+TwEAkS

CharmAnDroiD 3.0 FULL ROM UPDATE!
[HTC One S] devshin:
But my CID is HTC__001 so it's unbranded HTC WWE. Does my carrier has anything to do about it ?

I've tried to look for updates withous a SIM card with Wi-Fi only and no luck either...
[HTC One S] cicciocant:
I didn't found a way to manually flash Ota with stock recovery
[HTC One S] devshin:
The only thing that I didn't try is this tutorial... the only thing that stops me is point B)

If I know correctly there isn't any temp root for One S, only perm root by unlocking bootloader and full wipe :/

Before you start. You must be on STOCK recovery.

Steps:

A) Download the OTA from: http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA...

B) you must have temp root. or perm root. However you want to do it.

C) adb push OTA_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.9-3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn /mnt/sdcard/

D) adb shell

E) cp OTA_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.9-3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn /cache/update.zip (AS ROOT) / if cp does not work. You need busybox.

F) cd /cache/

G) mkdir recovery

G1) cd recovery

H) echo “–update_package=/cache/update.zip” > command

H2) exit from adb on the phone (just type exit and hit enter)

I) adb reboot recovery
[HTC One S] ryanshew:
It says OR perm root

hTConeS | SoFF | CharmAnDroiD | eleMeNtal

*INveRTeD sENsE 5 ROM+ThEmE+TwEAkS*

*CharmAnDroiD 3.0 FULL ROM UPDATE*
[HTC One S] devshin:
Yes, I know, but as I stated befor I would like not to do a full wipe, which is necessary in unlocking bootloader...
[HTC One S] ryanshew:
Oh, forget it, you'll have to unlock. Even the old temp root needed unlock first.

If you edit the file, you'll break the signature. Cannot resign like HTC. Need s-off to hey around the signature issue.

There are backup apps that some need root. Your sd stuff should be fine iirc. Just back sd up to PC to be safe.

hTConeS | SoFF | CharmAnDroiD | eleMeNtal

*INveRTeD sENsE 5 ROM+ThEmE+TwEAkS*

*CharmAnDroiD 3.0 FULL ROM UPDATE*
[HTC One S] Sisqo:
Here is how i manually update to 3.16.401.9 OTA from stock 3.16.401.8 cid HTC__001:

http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Ville_U_J...3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn.zip and extract it because you need from there firmware.zip.

\META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script needs to be modified removing:

and then repack the zip, i've added a link bellow at the end of the post with the modified update zip file.

adb reboot oem-78

fastboot oem lock

fastboot.exe flash zip firmware.zip (firmware.zip from archive)

now we need to unlock the bootloader

fastboot oem get_identifier_token get token and submit it htcdev.com, and get Unlock_Code.bin from your email.

fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_Code.bin confirm, then reboot.

get the modified update from here http://d-h.st/ful . put OTA_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.9-3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn.zip_mod.zip to your sdcard.

get http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-ville.img

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.3.1-ville.img

boot in recovery and choose install zip from sdcard and choose OTA_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.9-3.16.401.8_release_314502nkooijnhkglckupn.zip_mod.zip.

done and done you have now update to 3.16.401.9 :)
[HTC One S] mihaiolimpiu:
It works, I posted this in the Jelly Bean thread months ago... But it seems nobody was interested then!
[HTC One S] Daekin:
this does not work either :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
so basicly this happen. i updated my samsung s4 and after the instalation hes gone,,, he keeps restarting at the first samsung logo screen, vibrate then resets , i tryd that volume+ menu + power button and clear chache and factory reset but it kinda did nothing

im new at this android stuff so if someone got any ideas how to help me that would be great !

sorry if there is another post on the forum here with the same problem but i didint see them ,,,

any help would be good ! thanks in advance

type if you need more info
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Hi Zarg00 :)

I had the same problem as you a few days ago! Nothing seemed to work, wheter I tried wiping the cache/dalvik chache or doing a factory reset.

With Odin I managed to get it back to life again.

Don't worry, it's easier to repair as you might think. =)

You should have your original Samsung usb cable ready.

Unfortunatly I can't post you the link directly, because my post count isn't high enough.

But try searching on google "droidviews how to unbrick galaxy s4" and it should be the second post with the very well written tutorial.

After you are done with it, your device should work correctly again. :)

You will lose your recovery and root though.

Good luck and report back, if it worked! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juckeyy:
Maybe not the first thing to do but have you tried flashing in the stock rom with odin and then do the updates again?

Sincerely, Joakim
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
im gettin Official Firmware now, so i think XD its 1.6 gb so its gonna take a while,

i realy hope this is gonna work
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
In my case i even had to restore the PIT, too. But try just flashing the official firmware before that. :)

Yeah, downloading the firmware can take a while. You can download the newest Version [I9505XXUBMGA Jelly Bean (4.2.2)] on google drive as well.

Just delete the "_" after https: in the link -> https:_//docs.google.com/file/d/0B7DKa-PuA5IlcVY2MGtMT1ZJMHM/edit

Drive lets you download faster than hotfile.

Its the DBT version though, so you might need to change your language from german to whatever you want at the first start. :)

But since your galaxy is still able to boot, the chances are really good that it will work well again after you have flashed the official firmware!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
im kinda stuck at this

Boot your Galaxy S4 into Android System Recovery mode: hold Volume Up+Home+Power keys together till the screen turns up and the Samsung logo blinks twice. Just as you see a green Android bot, release the Power button but keep Volume Up and Home keys pressed till you see the recovery menu (see below). In recovery mode use the volume keys to scroll and power button to select options:

Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.

Then “wipe cache partition”.

Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it.

i cant go to recovery mode, i can see little blue letters in upper left corner but phone resets -.-

any hint ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Which recovery are you using? The "official" recovery did not work very well on my device. It just crashed when I tried to wipe cache partition.

Try flashing CWM Recovery for GT-i9505 with Odin.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
uhm im confuzed, can you walk me throu :) i kinda dont get that "odin" program

dunno what to do with that files you show me :S
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Don't worry, it is not that hard. =)

I guess you already flashed the official firmware with Odin, right?

To install cwm recovery follow these steps:

1. Make sure that your device is at least 50% charged

2. Power off your S4. To make sure that it is really off pull out the battery for half a minute and put it back in.

3. Start Odin3 on your PC.

4. Download the recovery file (link in the post I made before ^^) you should choose the one i marked with red in the screenshot below.

5. Okay, you have the recovery file and odin3 ready. :) In Odin, click the box before "PDA" and than click on "PDA" and choose the file you just downloaded. It should look like in the screenshot below (sorry, that it's in german, but I thought it might help you :) )

6. Now we have to prepare your Galaxy S4. Press and hold "Volume down" + "home" and then press "Power" to get into download mode. It will ask you, if you are sure. Just press "volume up" once.

7. Connect your phone to your PC with the USB Cable. Odin should recognize your device. Just make sure, that the ID:COM port turns blue.

8. Click on start and wait till your device reboots and Odin shows you the PASS! message. You can disconnect your S4 from the PC now.

9. And now try to get into recovery mode again by pressing "volume up" + "home" + "power". Sometimes you don't even have to press the home button, just try what works best for you. Release the power button as soon as you see the logo, but keep the "volume up" button pressed until you are in recovery mode.

If you can enter recovery mode again (and i'm crossing my fingers, that you can ^^) just continue with the tutorial from droidviews and wipe data/factory reset and after that cache partition.

I hope that helps! :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
this works, thanks,

i did "Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.

Then “wipe cache partition”.

Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it."

well that whas kinda the last thing i needed to do, but its still the same,

he shows me Samsung galaxy s4 gt - i9505 logo and keeps reseting ,,,

so this didint fix my problem
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Damn. :(

Did you also flash the PIT files? I would do the whole process again, but this time follow "How to unbrick S4 by Flashing Stock Firmware and PIT File".

If that doesn't work as well, I guess it is some hardware error. :( The good thing is, that you did not lose any warranties by following the tutorials and you can return your phone to the shop and claim a repair.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
so basicly i did all over again its still the same phone keeps resetting

but in recovery mode i noticed after i do this

"Go to “wipe data/factory reset” option and wipe it.

Then “wipe cache partition”.

Finally, go to “reboot system now” and select it."

when i want to reboot it says " Root access is missing. Root device ? "

basicly there are lots of

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES - Root device (/system/xbin/su)

i hope this helps you so you can help me :S
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
uhm i dont realy know what i did, but its working now

i can use my phone :D

maybe the problem whas my battery whas on 30 % ? since i pluged it in a charger and pressed the power button and now it works

gonna test it for a while and post here again if all works fine
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
aaaaannnnnddd nothing, it resets

im back at the beginning ,,,, he whas working fine for about 10 min then he just shuts down and resets all the time ,,,,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Hey Zarg00 =)

Did you restore the PIT file as well this time? You phone shows a really strange behavior. O__O

I have found a thread here, which might hopefully help you [Guide] How to unbrick your phone.

Sometimes flashing files with Odin won't work the first time and you have to try it multiple times.

If that all doesn't work, then I guess it is not a software but an hardware issue. :/
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
well i made it work, and its fine now, but it restarts sometimes ,,,

also Kies cant see my phone, its stuck on connecting ,,,, i can browse it throu My Computer i see it there
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chelonee:
Cool! It finally works now? Did you do anything different or just the steps from the tutorial again?

Kies never really worked for me. Sometimes it didn't recognized my device at all.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
well i did all like you showed me, but this still isint my phone

he keeps resettin after i install any new application

i need to take batery out, leave him alone for 5 min then i put my batery inside and he works,,,

but i still think hes broken ,,,
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cz4r3n:
DOWNLOAD this full package firmware and flash it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
done, and phone is not resetting anymore, but now i got a black screen and it says "Samsung Knox error" the screen is all black , i can only see and use that status bar on the top of the screen, where is the time and notifications, what to do next ?

anyway i can talk and send msgs but only if someone sends / calls me first ,,,

now i have a new problem :cyclops:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cz4r3n:
it is a factory firmware right?flash back stock rom accdng to your region...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
you think its region problem ?

will do as soon as i get home, at 20:00 PM
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cz4r3n:
i assumed there are some bad sector needs to be fixed ,flashing the factory firmware totally cleaned the device.

Anyway, in samfirmware try to look for your country/carrier under I9505 and download it.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
with this phone i could use all mobile networks it whas not fixed for lets say T Mobile only

on samsung firmwares i got 3 options T-mobile, TELE2, and ViP (i got TELE2 mobile card) will this lock my mobile for only TELE2 or i could use other mobile networks ?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edgasket:
Hi, did you get this sorted? I have the same issue and have tried similar things to you but nothing fixes it...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
well i fixed it like a month ago, it was all on the forum site

but it seeems like it whas something wrong with the chip inside since it could not reboot, anyways i send it to the Samsung service, and thy fixed it in like 3-4 days and i also got 16 gb memory card for the phone

it all works fine now
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edgasket:
So it was a physical issue? damnit, Knox has me down as voiding my warranty, so I'm guessing i'm screwed :(
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
it seems so, it whas physical , since my phone was like 2 weeks old,

dont give up hope , there might still be something you can do but im not skilled enough to help you sorry
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edgasket:
No worries! thanks for the info, one last question, was your phone on knox and had it tripped the 0x1 warranty void flag?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zarg00:
no Knox and i still have the warranty i think its noted what things you must not change to still have warranty ,,,

hope you fix your phone
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acer4605:
I had this problem to but this was in combination of a bad serie of battery. The only way I could get past the Samsung logo is by powering up connected to the powersupply (like you are gonna recharge your battery after replacing the battery the problem dissapeared completely

kind regards

Paul
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tirozz:
Same here, after replacing the battery all worked fine again :)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 ROM Development] dnetzone:
Hey can i only upgrade the radio rom ..wihtout upgrading the Main rom??

reply soon