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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
I GOT this problem--

I bought an HTC Evo off ebay that was having powercycling issues--- thinking I can clear DATA and start over--with a hard reset-- but FAIL!! I've done some research and it looks like this was a failed FROYO update-- I Tried usring RUU utility to update rom-- and found one that is the same rom as what looks to be on the phone already, because the RUU is telling me something like replace Build 3.26.651.6 with the same thing-- 3.26.651.6-- i will click yes/next-- it will write new info onto the phone-- then it will complete and restart-- then it goes back and power cycles over and over and over again...just on repeat--(i've tried to downgrade roms, but when i do it gives me a error that reads.."Error [140]: Bootloader version error The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android. Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again:---- interestingly enough there is no 4g splash screen when it cycles-- it only goes on the startup image "white HTC 4G EVO with black letters" then will turn off..then vibrate, then repeat again...over and over and over again...

PLEASE help--

I feel as though I've tried everything--

I've also attempted to put "PC36IMG.zip" on SD card with my GF's evo-- then back to mine-- because computer doesnt read my com when its pugged through usb-- i can only connect at "Bootload USB plug"

--ANY help will be greatly appreciated.....

Thanks in advance--
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] _MetalHead_:
Do you know if the phone was previously rooted? Is it S-ON or S-OFF in the bootloader menu?

For ****s and giggles, download the RUU and .zip from here, and try both.

I hope you didn't leave the seller positive feedback lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
hey MetalHead,

thanks for your quick reply-

Once i get home tonight i will check asap, i dont remember if S was on or off-- and try the link--

From reading and reading and reading-- from everythhing I am gathering the phone seems savable and is not bricked--

So I will keep trying--

ALSO-- I called Sprint 4 times-- 2 reps said the DEC is not on any lost/stolen list and not showing active on anyone else's acct. The other 2 said phone is not good to add to the acct???? hmmm...

Man-- one rep--- was like---"let me put you on hold-- while I read the instructions for how to check an ESN???? i was like forreal?? it was taking like 10 mins already-- and I was like I gotta go..tried to get off ASAP....

JUST in case-- if DEC is good can I just swap phone on acct.. and bring back to sprint? to get fixed or replaced? or will they say NO...cause it looks like it was worked on...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snandlal:
If the hardware version is 002 its more than likely its the cpu rebooting it..lots have had this problem ,including me, you need to replace it...its a hardware defect...sorry
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Daaaanng...

Thanks Snandlal--

How can I verify hardware-- in bootloader screen (power + hold down vol key)--

What are the steps to take to have it replaced--

I need to use Sprints TEP?

will I have to pay sprint's deductible??

Can i say that i tried to upgrade to FROYO and due to Sprint's OTA ugrade-- and it affected the unit--?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smac7:
if this is a factory defect or any problem that has to do with something on htc's end, then sprint will replace it free of charge regardless of whether or not you are the original owner. if it is a problem due to rooting then sprint can void the warrenty so you can never replace it.

i bought my pre used and my warranty lasted until a year after the original activation. good thing too, being that it was a first gen pre, i had to get 2 replacements.

EDIT: also, have you ever got the phone to boot? did you know there was a problem when you bought the phone
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kur10uCity:
Same story here

My evo was working great with 2.1, but ever since froyo I've been having random reboots. My hardware version is 0002. Good thing I put insurance on it, guess I will be taking it in tonight.

Update: Sprint is shipping me a new one free of charge, I would recommend you take yours in to a sprint store. I put the stock RUU of froyo on and made sure I used the s-on from unrevoked too. So everything on my phone was stock and still had the problem, so it definitely was a hardware problem. Sprint should replace it for you like they are for me.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Sup Hockey--

no - I never got it to boot-- the farthest I got-- was replacing the rom with RUU utility that was-- i believe build 3.26.651.6.. which it would complete successfully-- but still have same problem-- constant boot looping...i dont even get to see the yellow 4G animation..

and, yes-- the ebay description read-- problenm is htc phone keeps re-booting--

which, I thought i could take care of by doing a HARD RESET---- boy was I wrong..lol..
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phat78boy:
Have you tried putting one of the OEM pc36img files on the SD card and then going into bootloader? This is worked for me in the past. When I get the continual rebooting I try a hard reset first and then the pc36img next. One of the two always fixes it for me.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shawnathan9:
Flash a stock, unrooted ROM, make sure you can register it under you as the owner for a valid warranty.

If it's not a software issue, determined by having a stock unrooted ROM on it then do a free warranty exchange.

My donation link is in my siggy. ;)

Hope that helps!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snandlal:
Yes...they will replace if you did an OTA and it messed up..no charge..go to a sprint store w/repair center
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smac7:
thats probably what happened. back when the ota came out some people did it twice cause they got the message twice. this "bricked" their phones. i cannot confirm is this is exactly what is happening here. does anyone know if this is what exactly happened to those double OTA'ers? i believe they had the same looping problem that you describe. if so, bring it to sprint and you can get a refurb, and it will probably seem like its brand new too. so i think your in good shape afterall.

just out of curiosity, how much did you pay? cause i could imagine you'd get a killer deal for what could be an essentially brand new phone. on the other hand you ran the risk of buying an expensive (and pretty) paperweight.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Thanks for the advice guys--

Metalhead--

phone has-- S-ON

--How can I know if this is unrooted stock or shipped rom??

-from boot screen, EVo reads...

Supersonic EVT2-2 SHIP S-ON

HBOOT-0.93.0000

MICROP-041f

TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac

RADIO-2.15.00.07.28

Jul 23 2010, 16:41:47

--- also downlaoded the FROYO ROM-- but could not download RUU app-- from site-- and I cant have phone read memory card at bootloader screen so...no bueno..didnt work out-- the last thing I did successfully was use the RUU utility with build 3.26.651.cause i would use fastboot-- to connect to computer-- which it did read successfully--

And question

--I will try to swap it on my acct today....

on one of the other #'s on my acct-- that doesnt yet have TEP on it-- So, I will have to add it on---

So-- my question is--

how long do I have to wait before I bring it in-- exactly one month?-- or can I take it in in like 2 days--

from what I recall--the TEP has to be on the phone for a specific time period before I can get it serviced or replaced-- remember-- I bought this from ebay..with issues..lol...i was suckering myself-- LOL-- the things these evos will do to you--
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Hi--also got phone originally for $270-- not a major discount-- but it will do-- God-willing... adding insurance will work--
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
So--

i called Sprint CS rep said he was able to SWAP it over to my number-- and i added insurance to it--

i just saw something on the the boot loader screen--

at the bottom the date reads--

Jul 23 2010, 16:41:47

what does this date stand for??

was this when the OTA was attempted or FROYO update--???

the fact that i added the phone on my acct today-- 9/22/10-- and added insurance--

will this look suspect to the tech at the SPRINT store??

Should i be open and tell them the story that-- i bought this phone on ebay-- wanting to use it on my acct?

Just a last second precaution before I go in--

Thanks again guys!! your wisdom and knowledge is the BEST EVER!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
hello--anybody?????

i just saw something on the the boot loader screen--

at the bottom the date reads-- Jul 23 2010, 16:41:47

what does this date stand for??

was this when the OTA was attempted or FROYO update--???

the fact that i added the phone on my acct today-- 9/22/10-- and added insurance--

will this look suspect to the tech at the SPRINT store??
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omgz:
i would suggest taking it in tomorrow. tell them you bought it from ebay insured and transferred to your account then when you tried to update... fail. since everything else is stock and unrooted you should luck out with a new evo.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edufur:
So it looks like it was on its way to root (S-OFF is set) but someone stopped short. You have the normal HBOOT version of 93... but you need the ENG version.

go here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=764062&highlight=forever

and install that. That will give you ENG loader and AMON_RA recovery. from there, flash a stock rooted rom for starters. WIPE everything. If you are unable to connect to your SD card right now, get it out and mounted to a PC with a reader so you can get the files transfered over.

Let me know if that works.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Hi OMGz and EDUfur--

actually my phone reads-- Supersonic EVT2-2 SHIP

"S-ON"

Does that mean it has a stock shipped rom already on it?

if so-- Im going to Sprint tomorrow--

=-or is it possible--that i still might need to do extra work on this phone before I bring it in-- and the the retail sprint tech-- will be able to read the bootload screen...and know what was going on with it??

Should I pitch the 2.2 update thing to the rep where it only lead me to the part where it got messed up-- and started re-booting and rebooting and rebooting--

thanks!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edufur:
S-ON means that it does a "signed" code check against updates. In other words, it is security locked. You would need S-OFF in order to be able to flash recovery roms and do rooting. Check unrevoked for how to do this... but if you dont know this stuff at a decent level, you may harm your ability to take it in and get it dealt with. From just the screen you mentioned, I dont think they would assume it has been messed with... but I don't know.

If S-OFF is what you see, they will certainly know you have been jacking with it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omgz:
you must not have read any of his posts... S is ON, on his phone.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omgz:
i doubt that the sprint workers at the store level would know anything about that. theyre just going to notice that it doesnt work. if youre scared and want to take extra steps to make sure everything goes smoothly(although it will most definitely be a pain) i think you can root, install stock unrooted rom, then turn S-On again. its all in the evo development section. just keep browsing the topics.

yes, i think this is the best plan. :D

good luck.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrghtcevo:
hungryhaha i been looking for someone with the same problem as i had. my phone reads the same thing yours does. my phone fail in a middle of a root. i was in hbootloader when my phone or sdcard fail to load the PC36IMG.zip. now my phone powercycle non stop. i took it to sprint and they didnt notice any thing. they are shipping me another phone. so you have nothing to worry about. just take it in and get you a free phone. you should be fine as long as the phone isnt showing physical damage to it( they like to blame phone not working due to you dropping it). if they tell you to do an insurance claim go to another sprint store. i had to go to 3 sprint store before i found one that will send me a phone. the other 2 stores didnt notice anything, i use the 2.2 update and said the battery went dead on me during the update. they said it was my fault. so i went to the 3rd store and told them i woke up and the phone was power cycling. they sent me a new phone. they rep told me he see this alot due to having too many apps on the phone or having a corrupt app will also cause it to do that. SO you are safe. so they didnt waste time messing with it. they did a quick look and hard reset. once it didnt work they order me a phone.

dont mention anything about the 2.2 update. just tell them you woke up and it was power cycling nonstop.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
Okay-- thanks for all the great advice guys!!!!

I will try to go into a sprint service center tomorrow--

you guys are awesome!!! Thanks for all the knowledge and advice--

xda is most definitely the best spot!!!

I will follow-up-- after i make my sprint trip--
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hungryhaha:
YOU GUYS ROCK!!!

thanks for all your help and time--

Went to Sprint Store on Thurs-- they had me come in on Sat and replaced it!!

dude...i really appreciate all the time and knowledge!!

you guys are freakin' awesome!

have a great week!!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] henro:
Hello,

I have a question that seems so terribly obvious that I am doubting my mental capabilities; I cannot find the answer!

Is there a widget that will open an email (gmail/IMAP... I don't care) adressed to a prefixed adress?

So that when I press it, an email is created in which the recipient is already entered?

So that I only have to enter subject (and maybe body)?

For whom it may concern: I want to be able to send emails to my RTM-account for adding tasks.

Thanx for any (polite) answers and apologies for asking for something that probably is blindingly obvious.....

**shame**

Greetings, Henro
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] eatmydave:
Gmail unread Count

There is an app in the market (free) called gmail unread count. It is a widget that will only open the gmail address you designate it to open. I use it on my homescreen for multiple account and it works flawlessly. It only works for Gmail.
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] henro:
@eatmydave: not exactly what I meant.

What I mean is a widget that will open a new email-message

adressed

to a fixed person, for example my gf or my boss or my private RTM-mail address ;)

grtz Henro
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] StekMan:
I use Contacts GroupU for shortcuts to group sms and e-mail. It take one action more than one click. But still quick.

An other option us to make a favorite with e-mail as standard. I think that does the trick for you.

Sent from my HTC Hero
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] brat.haneq:
If I understand correctly, You want to tap widget on the home screen to compile e-mail to a certain address ?

I use "make shortcut" in 2.1 sense roms, I create shortcut to a person, with designated e-mail. and once I tap, I need to input topic and body.

Isn't that enough for You ?

cheers

brat.haneq
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] kenny313:
Hi i have htc himalaya with wm6.5.3 and when i go into landscape mode the dpad is reacting as it is in portrait mode.

In landscape for example Up is left etc.

Do u have any ideas how to make dpad work normal in landscape mode.

I tried AE button plus to change behavior of dpad but it doesnt work well.

Thanks
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] aeroflyluby:
it's screen rorate fail, you should update it. (I know i failed)
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] kenny313:
i should update screen rotate driver? Or my rom?

Im using 5.2.23533(ver. 23563.5.3.5) cooked by u aeroflyluby

Thx
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] muckelmaus:
There is a .cab around called screen rotate fix or so.

Try one of the versions here:http://old.buzzdev.net/downloads.php?category=22
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] jyxrix:
http://www.neopeek.com/en/forum/14-Android-ROMs/364-Xperia-X1FroyoRedux-PortCM6

check this neopeek testers need again....
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] leobg:
Installing as I type! Can't wait the original kernel to get the battery related patches!
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] leobg:
I am having a wired problem - after a while on standby, upon waking up the phone, it freezes. Clock doesn't advance and phone does not respond on buttons/slider. So I do a soft-reset after which in winmo I get a message sdcard is not formatted, do I want to format it. and indeed file system is damaged. And this happens for a second time in a row now! I havent had problems like that with other distributions, at least ones that require ext2 partition. Anyone have advice?
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] jizazagas:
well, i cant charge
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] bullzeye.za:
So far, it's perfect. Two issues that need to be resolved before I use it permanently is the charging and the battery drain.

Getting really close!
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] neopeek:
Ok so far so good! BUT: Would you provide us a lil bit of more info!

Which kernel did you use? Included one (=21/8) or that from SuperFroyo??
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] bullzeye.za:
Sorry, was in a bit of a rush :)

Working: Marketplace, WiFi, GPS, battery meter, sound, messaging, gmail app, browser, ( bluetooth, I think )

Not: Camera, charging, power management

Used: Only the included files, nothing more.
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] neopeek:
May anyone please test this kernel?

Test-Kernel

I am awaiting your feedback
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] loco-:
Hey guys, my Galaxy S should arrive tomorrow.

@all Developers:

Thank you very much for the good work, keep it up :)

@the rest:

I wish you good luck, that you can enjoy android on your X1 as i will do it on my new phone.

Maybe i'll look back in here from time to time, to see the progress.

Best regards from germany

See ya!
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Rubik.Orange:
report?

Total performance is smooth

My location , Wi-Fi, Market , Battery Meter , GMail, Sound, Music is working

other function. i didn't use it.

Overall performance is good, but Force Close dialog is too much show..... when i try to do anything. there's a delay (about 5~10sec?)
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] jkoljo:
All of you guys should really post which kernel you are using. It will be very helpful for the developers!

I am downloading at the moment, will try the kernels and post the results

Original kernel + points about FroyoRedux:

- Charging works (I had it plugged when I launched Android, actually does increase WM battery percentage, too)

- Battery meter shows too much, but I think it will calibrate itself if I finish charging

- Speaker bug is there, headphone plug and unplug fixes that

- A bit faster than CyanogenMod6 with Tremere's kernel

- Nice theme

- Mass storage does not work (should I install a driver or something?)

- Sometimes stops responding to any other key than the top power button = home

- 3D does not work

- Sound and calling work fine, cannot adjust in-call volume (possibly due to the keys not working, but I had this problem with CM6+Trem too)

- Pretty much every app works, YOUTUBE TOO (lags a bit, but works)!

New testkernel:

- Phone reboots when first screen of android comes up

- I just replaced files, it crashed at lockscreen

- Ran a new installation, it crashed at black android system (title) -window

SuperFroyo kernel:

- Fastest one, menu scrolling is pretty nice with this kernel

- 3D does not work, Neocore crashes

- Sound works

- Youtube works, and lags less than with original kernel

- Charging does not work, battery meter shows what comes to it's mind :D
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Pete Rask:
Tried copy/paste of those two files straight into root of SD-card (can only guess as it's not written anywhere). Phone reboots as soon as it comes to PIN-code page. Tried to restart a couple of times but nope.

Tried the SuperFroyo-kernel as well. Much faster in comparison to kernel from tremere's build 21/8.

Else, nothing more to add other then lkoljo wrote.

Big thx!
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Mkarin:
tried this kernel

xperia-xdandroid-kernel-20100922

Sound didn't work??
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Virtualxp:
I'm useing the test kernel now, and it booted up without any problems :cool:

Gonna test Battery life for 2 hours, then switch back to vm to see if it gives good result's :)
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] neopeek:
Did you use the test-kernel from scratch. I mean when first booting up? or did you try first included kernel then after booting up you replaced kernel? I ask this because it's just not clear for me: You say it works w/o hassle and others report that they can't even get into the Launcher or that they have a black screen. I am just confused now :D:rolleyes::D:eek::eek::eek:
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Virtualxp:
I did first use Tremere's Kernel with your build, and then i just copied the test kernel start from vm and booted it up. It's fast and stable it seems, i did use Android in standby mode for one and half hour. Well i did look around in system meny and such tried calling it but no signal just vibrate wich i did turn on. Battery used in android is 20% from fully charged 100% Switch back to vm says 78% so the meter seems almost correct:D. Tried original charger but it didn't work, Then tried pc usb charging and it seems to work :) Gonna try Xdandroid's new kernel now released today. Will get back to you tomorrow:D

I have now tested the new Xdandroid kernel released 23/9/10 for one and half hour now, switched back to vm and guess what? :D

i had 100% when i started android, used it for one and a half hour and then i switched back to vm it had only used 9% battery :D

Thats the best result i ever had using android, so hey if only sound/ mic problem gets fixed then this would be great:cool:

Grab the new kernel from thier Xdandroid wiki ;)
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] winkgw:
I have tested 21/09/2010 [Xperia X1][FroyoRedux-Port][CM6] with the latest kernel from xdandroid (23/9/10) and it works very well, stable and fast. And the battery is a big improvment!!

I also overclocked it to 640mhz and the UI is then superfast.

Keep up the good work :)
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] jyxrix:
you use zimage to?:confused:
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] neopeek:
FYI: In the next days there will be heavy updates regarding some of my builds. Fixed almost everything I could! Just trying out today some of the kernels released lately and then I think we will have a really really good CM6-Ports ready for all of you! Everything that's working in XDAndroid "Final" should then also work for us! So maybe I will call my builds "Pre-Final". Another thing that I should mention is that user ferlanero from xda-devs has today shipped over his X1 from Spain to Germany (my location). Once I receive it I will be going to try some NAND-related stuff!

X1 from user sequester will be my porting-device to test ports and latest nightlies from Cyanogen

X1 from user ferlanero will be my nand-test-device

Be prepared to get the proposed updates (see above) on this weekend. Again speical thanx to sequester and ferlanero for supporting me! This really motivates me in doing all this stuff!
[XPERIA X1 Android Development] Virtualxp:
Yes zimage to at lest i did :P