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Restore Recovery Image?

I'm trying to install Cyanogen 4.1.99, but I think I screwed up. According to Fingerlickin I need to install cyanogen's recovery image. First, before I even tried this endeavor, I was running Cyanogen 4.11.1 with the EnochXTra theme. I flashed the recovery image as instructed but, when I rebooted (probably where I messed up) I didn't see the usual recovery mode menu, just some triangle with a "!" in it facing a phone/pda (and NO text). Now I can't flash update.zip files. (Yes I tried ALT+S).
Also Fingerlickin pointed me towards fastboot. I know it's the key right now, but I don't know where to go from here. I think I still have root because I have adb running and could "su" without any complaints.
(I decided to start a new thread because the one I was in had a different problem. Also I would search the forum but I don' know what to search for.)

Tactical Fart said:
I'm trying to install Cyanogen 4.1.99, but I think I screwed up. According to Fingerlickin I need to install cyanogen's recovery image. First, before I even tried this endeavor, I was running Cyanogen 4.11.1 with the EnochXTra theme. I flashed the recovery image as instructed but, when I rebooted (probably where I messed up) I didn't see the usual recovery mode menu, just some triangle with a "!" in it facing a phone/pda (and NO text). Now I can't flash update.zip files. (Yes I tried ALT+S).
Also Fingerlickin pointed me towards fastboot. I know it's the key right now, but I don't know where to go from here. I think I still have root because I have adb running and could "su" without any complaints.
(I decided to start a new thread because the one I was in had a different problem. Also I would search the forum but I don' know what to search for.)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523558
instructions are in the OP. if you can boot into the rom, use
Code:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-recovery-1.4.img
after putting the new recovery on your SD card
if that doesnt work
Code:
fastboot erase recovery
fastboot flash recovery cm-recovery-1.4.img
with fastboot
instructions to set up fastboot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719
you shouldnt need to flash the SPL if you have HardSPL or DangerSPL already. Just make sure you have the right drivers, and use the 1.6 SDK since its already out
If you have any others questions or need clarification, post here again

When I was in the rom, I used the terminal emulator, and when I tried to use "su" it said "uid 10031 not allowed to su". I tried "flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-recovery-1.4.img" under adb and that flopped. Under fast boot I get "Error: cannot load 'cm-recovery-1.4.img'.
*Is nervous*

Tactical Fart said:
When I was in the rom, I used the terminal emulator, and when I tried to use "su" it said "uid 10031 not allowed to su". I tried "flash_image recovery /sdcard/cm-recovery-1.4.img" under adb and that flopped. Under fast boot I get "Error: cannot load 'cm-recovery-1.4.img'.
*Is nervous*
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what spl do you have and is the recovery.img in the folder you are using fastboot from?

david1171 said:
what spl do you have and is the recovery.img in the folder you are using fastboot from?
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He has the DangerSPL
and do as david said. the cm recovery image must be in the same folder as the fastboot executable

B-man007 said:
He has the DangerSPL
and do as david said. the cm recovery image must be in the same folder as the fastboot executable
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reading fail, that's what little sleep for the past few days does
i have a android folder on my C:\ drive with fastboot.exe, adb.exe, and the AdbWinApi.dll so that is the folder i use whenever i need fastboot, i keep the adb.exe and AdbWinApi.dll file in my system32 folder so i can use adb easier.

david1171 said:
reading fail, that's what little sleep for the past few days does
i have a android folder on my C:\ drive with fastboot.exe, adb.exe, and the AdbWinApi.dll so that is the folder i use whenever i need fastboot, i keep the adb.exe and AdbWinApi.dll file in my system32 folder so i can use adb easier.
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O dont worry he didnt mention it in this thread, it was in the other thread.
I do the same thing haha
@Technical Fart
Don't worry to much, your phone is still booting, its not bricked. Just take it slow and read everything carefully. since you got fastboot already set up, the hardest part is over.

Problem Fixed!!! I didn't know that you had to have the image in that same directory that you had the fastboot command in. Thank-you so much! It feels good to be in a cyanogen rom again.

Tactical Fart said:
Problem Fixed!!! I didn't know that you had to have the image in that same directory that you had the fastboot command in. Thank-you so much! It feels good to be in a cyanogen rom again.
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NP
Can you please put [SOLVED] in the title?

B-man007 said:
NP
Can you please put [SOLVED] in the title?
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How do I do that?

Tactical Fart said:
How do I do that?
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select edit, go advanced, edit the title to include [SOLVED]

ADB working...not so much for fastboot
Hey guys,
I can't seem to get fastboot up and running. My adb is running fine but in all my noobishness I don't know how to get the recovery image running using adb. Is there anyway to do it or am I gonna have to figure out how to get the fastboot going?

to get fastboot going, you phone has to be in bootloader, in fastboot usb mode, and you need to be operating from a folder that has the fastboot.exe, adb.exe and the AdbWinApi.dll (for windows at least). then whatever you are wanting to transfer via fastboot needs to be in that folder as well.

I have all of those things in the tools file. Fastboot shows on my phone but when I type fastboot devices it shows nothing. Also, I tried doing the fastboot commands and it said it is waiting for the device.
When I type fastboot shell to get in to su it gives me the option list as if I just typed in fastboot.
Should I redo the whole adb install process?

Ok, tried going another method and downgrading or changing my rom...no go. Looks like it keeps aborting each installation. This is getting really lame really fast.
Edit: I fixed the problem with my fastboot finally. Apparently when I plugged up my phone in fastboot it recognized it as a mass storage device so I had to uninstall those drivers at startup and reinstall the adb drivers. I think I've spent 4 hours total on trying to fix what happened after this rom and sadly enjoyed the challenge.

simplyTravis said:
Ok, tried going another method and downgrading or changing my rom...no go. Looks like it keeps aborting each installation. This is getting really lame really fast.
Edit: I fixed the problem with my fastboot finally. Apparently when I plugged up my phone in fastboot it recognized it as a mass storage device so I had to uninstall those drivers at startup and reinstall the adb drivers. I think I've spent 4 hours total on trying to fix what happened after this rom and sadly enjoyed the challenge.
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good to see you got the answer yourself
trust me, those long seemingly pointless hours troubleshooting pays off in the long run. you have a better understanding of how everything works

Hi - I have flash_image in the sdk tools folder but when I do:
ad push flash_image /system/bin is says cannot stat no such file or directory.
Please help!

Erris Bueller said:
Hi - I have flash_image in the sdk tools folder but when I do:
ad push flash_image /system/bin is says cannot stat no such file or directory.
Please help!
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did you mount the /system directory?
from CMD:
adb shell
#mount -a
then try it.
afterwards then
#umount -a

[Q] Nexus one bricked :( and lost recovery mode

can you help me fix this problem
after wipe all data, cache and anotherthing wipe (it's name very hard to remember ).
I cant use recovery mode, my phone can open fastboot and bootloader, but can't open recovery mode (it's only show a android logo when i press "recovery")
please help me (

I could be wrong, but you should be able to use adb to push a new recovery on to your phone.
Try plugging your phone thru USB cord to your computer to see if you can run any adb commands. If you can I think you should be able to push a new recovery to your phone.

justflikwalk said:
I could be wrong, but you should be able to use adb to push a new recovery on to your phone.
Try plugging your phone thru USB cord to your computer to see if you can run any adb commands. If you can I think you should be able to push a new recovery to your phone.
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can you show me more, i dont know adb commands, and push new recovery is "recovery clockwork" and "recovery RA". I tried apply them, but it's not work,may be i wrong in some thing, it's the first time i use android phone . throught usb, i have "fastboot usb"
please help me

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide

but my phone cant connect with PC, atlthough i installed google usb driver.

i might be wrong but cant you just flash a original ruu, than root and reinstall recovery

#1)Go and download yourself a recovery.img file that is compatible with your device and put the image on the root of your SD card (that means on the main directory and not in a folder)
#2)Make sure you have a terminal emulator application installed from the market on your phone. If you don't...install one now.
#3)Open up your terminal and type in
Code:
su
to gain root access. If you are root the next line should show the
Code:
# symbol
#4)At the next line type in
Code:
flash_image recovery /sdcard/name-of-recovery.img
you will need to replace the code that says name-of-recovery.img with the exact name of the file on your SD card.
#5)Hit enter, wait a few seconds and viola ! you have a recovery again.
Good luck man.

hxq88 said:
but my phone cant connect with PC, atlthough i installed google usb driver.
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Try the driver from this thread.
It helped me set up my ADB for the N1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=613217

#2)Make sure you have a terminal emulator application installed from the market on your phone. If you don't...install one now.
you mean install terminal from android market? my phone stop working in android logo screen, i cant do anything in android OS, include enable debugging?
I need restore my recovery mode, and my prolem is Pc cant see phone

hxq88 said:
#2)Make sure you have a terminal emulator application installed from the market on your phone. If you don't...install one now.
you mean install terminal from android market? my phone stop working in android logo screen, i cant do anything in android OS, include enable debugging?
I need restore my recovery mode, and my prolem is Pc cant see phone
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Did you have ADB working before? Try using the driver from the link I posted.
Have you tried the passimg method?

baseballfanz said:
Did you have ADB working before? Try using the driver from the link I posted.
Have you tried the passimg method?
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i typed ADB devices on command prompt, it'show
View attachment 763802
and it's my driver after update from your link
View attachment 763803
what is passimg method, is the way rename room.zip => PASSIMG.zip

You did have debugging turn on correct?
Not sure what else to suggest except the passimg method, worth a shot.
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

And... if you try to install a stock rom? When starts the HBOOT automatically detect the rom and ask to install. One time you've installed the rom, root & install recovery
I think that work because, It happens to me 1 week ago.

Need Help please [solved] !!!

I have Imilika's AOSP ICS ROM V6,
I changed the buid.prop
ro.sf.lcd_density=213
for tablet mode. after I reboot, my GNote is not booting. I cannot go to recovery mode or download mode.
Please help. I don't know what to do

Got it
OK, I was really sad about what happens to my phone, but finally I managed to fix it .
As I told you, my phone was not booting to recovery or download modes (key combinations not worked). finally I try to connect to PC via USB and luckily my PC could detect my phone . So i realized that the problem is the display not coming but phone is halfway booted.
So, I tried to change my build.prop via adb but failed due to cannot grant root permission (becoz display is off).
Finally I issue a adb commad to reboot in recovery mode.
"adb reboot recovery"
yeah, that command directly take me to the CWM recovery. then I flash AOSP v6 again.
Now, my phone is working again.
P.S. I just note this down for others if they get same problem future !

I have question.. I don't understand the term adb. What that actually and why need that? I did so many flashing so far and I didn't use this adb yet!

priyanv said:
I have question.. I don't understand the term adb. What that actually and why need that? I did so many flashing so far and I didn't use this adb yet!
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If you don't know what ADB is, you probably shouldn't be flashing so regularly. Anyway, ADB stands for "Android Debug Bridge" and it is a protocol for device control, development, and debugging.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

priyanv said:
I have question.. I don't understand the term adb. What that actually and why need that? I did so many flashing so far and I didn't use this adb yet!
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adb is a connection type. we can run shell commands (in the phone), file transfer via adb by using our PC. for that we should have to enable usb debug mode in our mobile.
Actually you might used adb, when you root your phone in the first place . If you have CF-Root zip file, just extract it. you will see a folder called "files", in there you can see adb.exe .
If you need test run,
connect phone via USB(make sure you've enabled USB debug), open command prompt, navigate to that "files" directory.
run "adb shell ls" (to run "ls" command in phone)
run "adb push <anyfile in the PC> /system/sdcard/" (copy files from PC to sdcard)
like that

OK now I got it.. But why do we need to push some file like this when we are able to transfer files like mass storage??? Or what else can be done??? Sorry for the basic questions..

priyanv said:
OK now I got it.. But why do we need to push some file like this when we are able to transfer files like mass storage??? Or what else can be done??? Sorry for the basic questions..
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Its functionality is not only to copy files from pc to mobile and vice versa.You can use it to get logs due to bad flashing,zip align apps,reboot into recovery,DL mode,normal reboot etc...

[Q] Updating TWRP

Ok here is the skinny. I have the Sprint HTC 1. Currently rooted and running Beanstalk 4.3 and TWRP 2.5 ... I have read, re read, and read again how to update my TWRP to 2.6.3 and have no luck.
I have tried Terminal Emulator
I have tired Goo Manager. It actually down loads the file. Runs through the process. Never reboots or updates
I have tried Fastboot. For what ever reason my computer does not pick up and adb devices. It shows Fastboot USB
Any thoughts. I had some unlock this one for me and throw TWRP on. All my others I have done myself.
I love TWRP..but if I cannot fix...what is the easiest way to put Philz or CWM on instead?
Want to update a ROM to 4.4 Kitkat but cannot with out an updated recovery

jaykspokane said:
Ok here is the skinny. I have the Sprint HTC 1. Currently rooted and running Beanstalk 4.3 and TWRP 2.5 ... I have read, re read, and read again how to update my TWRP to 2.6.3 and have no luck.
I have tried Terminal Emulator
I have tired Goo Manager. It actually down loads the file. Runs through the process. Never reboots or updates
I have tried Fastboot. For what ever reason my computer does not pick up and adb devices. It shows Fastboot USB
Any thoughts. I had some unlock this one for me and throw TWRP on. All my others I have done myself.
I love TWRP..but if I cannot fix...what is the easiest way to put Philz or CWM on instead?
Want to update a ROM to 4.4 Kitkat but cannot with out an updated recovery
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While in fastbootusb check your drivers
Device not recognized? (If you are using Windows 8.1 this will most likely not work)
On your PC go to device manager and find your phone(usually M7WLS), right click and select properties
Select the driver tab
Select update driver
Select browse my comp
Let me pick
Look for ADB USB device or similar should be one of the first couple choices
Select MyHTC install and you should be good

BD619 said:
While in fastbootusb check your drivers
Device not recognized? (If you are using Windows 8.1 this will most likely not work)
On your PC go to device manager and find your phone(usually M7WLS), right click and select properties
Select the driver tab
Select update driver
Select browse my comp
Let me pick
Look for ADB USB device or similar should be one of the first couple choices
Select MyHTC install and you should be good
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Updated the drives. In Fastboot now. on my cmd prompt c:\user\user wont tried typing and ADB Devices and nothiing

In fastbootusb type fastboot devices

BD619 said:
In fastbootusb type fastboot devices
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Now I am thinking it it my computer. Just re enstalled the SDK packet. Changed path to all c:/Android-ADB and says not a recognizable internal or external file
At this point I need some sleep. Eyes are going crossed.

jaykspokane said:
Now I am thinking it it my computer. Just re enstalled the SDK packet. Changed path to all c:/Android-ADB and says not a recognizable internal or external file
At this point I need some sleep. Eyes are going crossed.
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PM me tomorrow and I'll help you out

BD619 said:
PM me tomorrow and I'll help you out
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Sorry been a crazy new year. Still need help.
So downloaded SDK pack. I have tried ADB shell. Fastboot ... etc etc. When in Fastboot I run ADB Devices and nothing is found. however if i have the phone on it works.
at this point...maybe a new recovery?

jaykspokane said:
Sorry been a crazy new year. Still need help.
So downloaded SDK pack. I have tried ADB shell. Fastboot ... etc etc. When in Fastboot I run ADB Devices and nothing is found. however if i have the phone on it works.
at this point...maybe a new recovery?
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While in bootloader/fastbootusb type fastboot devices
adb devices =OS and recovery
fastboot devices = bootloader/fastbootusb

BD619 said:
While in bootloader/fastbootusb type fastboot devices
adb devices =OS and recovery
fastboot devices = bootloader/fastbootusb
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Ok... recognized a device was attached. So type the following
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img
and I got error cannot open 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img'
This is TWRPS guidelines
Download the above file into your platform-tools dir. Turn off your device. Turn on the device and keep holding volume down until a menu shows up. Select fastboot from the menu list. Plug the device into your computer. If you have the right drivers installed, your screen should now say FASTBOOT USB. Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img
Note that you will need to change the last part to match the name of the file that you just downloaded. This method requires that you have the drivers installed that come with the HTC Sync software that are available here. You will also need adb and fastboot for your computer.

jaykspokane said:
Ok... recognized a device was attached. So type the following
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img
and I got error cannot open 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img'
This is TWRPS guidelines
Download the above file into your platform-tools dir. Turn off your device. Turn on the device and keep holding volume down until a menu shows up. Select fastboot from the menu list. Plug the device into your computer. If you have the right drivers installed, your screen should now say FASTBOOT USB. Run the following command via the command line:
fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img
Note that you will need to change the last part to match the name of the file that you just downloaded. This method requires that you have the drivers installed that come with the HTC Sync software that are available here. You will also need adb and fastboot for your computer.
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Try
fastboot erase cache <enter>
then
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img <enter>
You did install the android sdk right?

BD619 said:
Try
fastboot erase cache <enter>
then
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7wls.img <enter>
You did install the android sdk right?
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I did. Just to make certain the other night...I down loaded the Android SDK pack. i can run ADB and Fastboot. Pulls all the info etc.
Will try erase cache

jaykspokane said:
I did. Just to make certain the other night...I down loaded the Android SDK pack. i can run ADB and Fastboot. Pulls all the info etc.
Will try erase cache
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What does this mean?

BD619 said:
What does this mean?
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Sorry. Meant it just lists all the available command for each respectively...lists the commands etc.
So did the erase and still same error.
All my apps and data are backed up on Titanium. How hard would it be to just have a new recovery installed?

jaykspokane said:
Sorry. Meant it just lists all the available command for each respectively...lists the commands etc.
So did the erase and still same error.
All my apps and data are backed up on Titanium. How hard would it be to just have a new recovery installed?
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Navigate to the platform tools folder
Press shift and right click inside the folder and choose open cmd here

jaykspokane said:
Sorry. Meant it just lists all the available command for each respectively...lists the commands etc.
So did the erase and still same error.
All my apps and data are backed up on Titanium. How hard would it be to just have a new recovery installed?
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May be a moot point. I am upgrading to a Team Nocturnal_xR1 which is a 4.4 ROM. So far it has been loading and allowed the file on a TWRP 2.5.0.0 version. I still need to upgrade the TWRP version. Right now looks like it may work.

jaykspokane said:
May be a moot point. I am upgrading to a Team Nocturnal_xR1 which is a 4.4 ROM. So far it has been loading and allowed the file on a TWRP 2.5.0.0 version. I still need to upgrade the TWRP version. Right now looks like it may work.
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back to square one. LOL.
and no opening cmd from there did not work either

Check PM

I had a similar issue where I needed the updated twrp. I ended up using the original AIO toolkit that I used to root the phone/unlock the phone to begin with.
I found the latest version of the AIO (made by Hasoon: http://www.hasoon2000.info/getdownl...obile,ATT,Sprint)/One_All-In-One_Kit_v3.1.rar) and the latest image of TWRP from here: http://teamw.in/twrp_view_all_devices.
After installing hasoon, stick the downloaded image in the data/recoveries folder w/in the folders from the AIO. Next use the "Your Own Recovery" option under the flash a recovery option and choose that image instead. Worked great for me several times. Hopefully it does for you. Let me know if you have question.
BD619 said:
Check PM
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[Q] W7 wont recognise phone when in fasboot mode

I've been struggling for a week with this.
Trying to unlock the bootloader but whenever I get to the stage of using command prompt I get this message;
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file
The PC just will not recognise the phone when in fastboot mode although it does when not.
Windows 7
Android 4.3
HTC Sense Version 5.5
Software number 3.62.401.1
HTC SDK API Level 5.65
USB Debugging ticked
Fast boot deticked
HTC cable used
Latest drivers installed
Any help would be appreciated, the only previous experince I have is rooting a Galaxy note and tablet with no trouble whatsoever.
tj

tjpearson said:
I've been struggling for a week with this.
Trying to unlock the bootloader but whenever I get to the stage of using command prompt I get this message;
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file
The PC just will not recognise the phone when in fastboot mode although it does when not.
Windows 7
Android 4.3
HTC Sense Version 5.5
Software number 3.62.401.1
HTC SDK API Level 5.65
USB Debugging ticked
Fast boot deticked
HTC cable used
Latest drivers installed
Any help would be appreciated, the only previous experince I have is rooting a Galaxy note and tablet with no trouble whatsoever.
tj
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Do you have fastboot.exe on your computer? It looks like CMD isn't finding fastboot.exe 1-because you don't have it 2- because you have not started your cmd prompt from your fastboot.exe folder
can you post a screenshot of your cmd prompt when you get this error?

ADB Installer
Installed ADB Installer and now been able to copy and been able to submit my token.
Recieved email reply with unlock code and it came as a VLC icon, still put this onto my phone but now get message 'unable to open bin file'
Got one step further but now unable to open file.
Below is the message I get:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\tjpearson>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
error: cannot open 'Unlock_code.bin'
C:\Users\tjpearson>
Your help is very much appreciated but my wife fails to understand my pannick and she thinks out tea is more important so may not get back to you straight away.
tj

tjpearson said:
Installed ADB Installer and now been able to copy and been able to submit my token.
Recieved email reply with unlock code and it came as a VLC icon, still put this onto my phone but now get message 'unable to open bin file'
Got one step further but now unable to open file.
Below is the message I get:
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7601]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Users\tjpearson>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
error: cannot open 'Unlock_code.bin'
C:\Users\tjpearson>
Your help is very much appreciated but my wife fails to understand my pannick and she thinks out tea is more important so may not get back to you straight away.
tj
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Think you need to open the command prompt in the adb folder, and also have the unlock_code.bin in that same folder.

mb_guy said:
Think you need to open the command prompt in the adb folder, and also have the unlock_code.bin in that same folder.
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OK, I'll try this tomorrow, thanks for the help.

Originally Posted by mb_guy
Think you need to open the command prompt in the adb folder, and also have the unlock_code.bin in that same folder.
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OK, I'll try this tomorrow, thanks for the help.
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Like mb_guy said, you MUST place the bin file in the same folder where adb and fastboot are. Every time you want to flash a file to your phone it must be in that folder, otherwise fastboot won't find it and it will output you that error (can't open file). That rule apply to recovery, unlock code, rom, kernel, ruu, firmware etc etc.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app

alray said:
Like mb_guy said, you MUST place the bin file in the same folder where adb and fastboot are. Every time you want to flash a file to your phone it must be in that folder, otherwise fastboot won't find it and it will output you that error (can't open file). That rule apply to recovery, unlock code, rom, kernel, ruu, firmware etc etc.
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for the help because at least I've now been able to unlock bootloader.
My problem now is 'fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img' command line and yet again I'm getting error unable to open as below;
C:\Users\tjpearson>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img
error: cannot open 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img'
Even placing zip on root of phone and in adb folder still no joy.
tj

tjpearson said:
Thanks for the help because at least I've now been able to unlock bootloader.
My problem now is 'fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img' command line and yet again I'm getting error unable to open as below;
C:\Users\tjpearson>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img
error: cannot open 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img'
Even placing zip on root of phone and in adb folder still no joy.
tj
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''error: cannot open'' is caused because fastboot don't find the file. Is the recovery file you are trying to flash is named exactly <openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img> ?
Btw I'll recommend you to flash twrp 2.6.3.3 not 2.6.3.0 as you could have issur flashing newer 4.4 rom
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name_of_file.img>
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader

alray said:
''error: cannot open'' is caused because fastboot don't find the file. Is the recovery file you are trying to flash is named exactly <openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-m7.img> ?
Btw I'll recommend you to flash twrp 2.6.3.3 not 2.6.3.0 as you could have issur flashing newer 4.4 rom
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <name_of_file.img>
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
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Yes, named exactly the same.
It's driving me mad, if the bootloader is now unlocked is there an easier way to flash twrp and then root.
Whats the best way to check adb is actually communicating with the phone
tj

tjpearson said:
Yes, named exactly the same.
It's driving me mad, if the bootloader is now unlocked is there an easier way to flash twrp and then root.
Whats the best way to check adb is actually communicating with the phone
tj
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Do you have a Sprint phone ? and can you post a screen shot of your adb / fastboot folder containing the files or at least post your results for dir
open command prompt from your adb / fastboot folder (shift+right click - command prompt here)
type
adb devices
your device SN will be here
type
adb reboot bootloader
you should be in fastboot usb
type
fastboot devices
again your serial no should be here
type dir
you should see the contains of the folder your in
now
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
if error change the twrp name to match the one in the dir command above

clsA said:
Do you have a Sprint phone ? and can you post a screen shot of your adb / fastboot folder containing the files or at least post your results for dir
open command prompt from your adb / fastboot folder (shift+right click - command prompt here)
type
adb devices
your device SN will be here
type
adb reboot bootloader
you should be in fastboot usb
type
fastboot devices
again your serial no should be here
type dir
you should see the contains of the folder your in
now
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
if error change the twrp name to match the one in the dir command above
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I seem to have a problem adb detecting the connected phone, I'll unistall and start again and if I can then get back to you later I'd appreciate it very much.
The phone is UK on 02 Android 4.4 HTC Sense version 5.5
tj

tjpearson said:
I seem to have a problem adb detecting the connected phone, I'll unistall and start again and if I can then get back to you later I'd appreciate it very much.
The phone is UK on 02 Android 4.4 HTC Sense version 5.5
tj
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can you check my guide under faq #2, if that solves it

Well, think I'll give up with rooting my HTC One, I have never had so much trouble routing a divice as this. My bootloader is now unlocked and that's about as far as I get.
My phone seems to have been detected once through adb that then allowed me to run unlock token but everything else just fails.
In one last attempt I've attached image of ADB folder and below is result from command line.
It must be my age because evertybing seems so complex nowadays
C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
target reported max download size of 1526722560 bytes
error: cannot load 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img': No error
C:\Android>

tjpearson said:
Well, think I'll give up with rooting my HTC One, I have never had so much trouble routing a divice as this. My bootloader is now unlocked and that's about as far as I get.
My phone seems to have been detected once through adb that then allowed me to run unlock token but everything else just fails.
In one last attempt I've attached image of ADB folder and below is result from command line.
It must be my age because evertybing seems so complex nowadays
C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
target reported max download size of 1526722560 bytes
error: cannot load 'openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img': No error
C:\Android>
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cannot load = MyFileNameIsWrong
and from the screenshot you posted the filename is: openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img.img <- yes, double extension, next time do a "dir" in command prompt to see your filenames, not in Windows Explorer.

d -darrrrr
nkk71 said:
cannot load = MyFileNameIsWrong
and from the screenshot you posted the filename is: openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img.img <- yes, double extension, next time do a "dir" in command prompt to see your filenames, not in Windows Explorer.
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I love you nkk71, I really can't tell you how much I love you but I do !!!!! :victory:
Did what you said and fumbled through flashing twrp and then adding superuser after to the phones root, did recovery again and installed superuser via twrp and bingo, rooted and confirmed.
Been struggling 2 weeks with this and non stop all weekend, my wife wants a divorce but I don't care cos I'M ROOTED !!
Thanks so much for all the help, nice one :good:
tj

tjpearson said:
I love you nkk71, I really can't tell you how much I love you but I do !!!!! :victory:
Did what you said and fumbled through flashing twrp and then adding superuser after to the phones root, did recovery again and installed superuser via twrp and bingo, rooted and confirmed.
Been struggling 2 weeks with this and non stop all weekend, my wife wants a divorce but I don't care cos I'M ROOTED !!
Thanks so much for all the help, nice one :good:
tj
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Lol
Now that the phone is good, go spend some time with your better half!!!
No guides on xda, on "how to return my marriage to stock"
Put the phone on the charger or something, and spend time with your significant other.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk

One last question
nkk71,
Can I uninstall Superuser now and install SuperSU instead cos I've already purchased that when had the Note rooted or will it cause me more time away from the mrs with issues.
tj

tjpearson said:
nkk71,
Can I uninstall Superuser now and install SuperSU instead cos I've already purchased that when had the Note rooted or will it cause me more time away from the mrs with issues.
tj
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Shouldn't be a problem, use the flashable zip from the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

Yeah , sorted.
Thanks again for all your help.
tj