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Root EVO 4g Stuck in White Screen / Bootloop

thabluebull said:
Already tried that too. Then I just get the normal bootloop with HTC logo.
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Well, unless someone else comes up with a better idea, my last suggestion would be to run an ruu. Which will unroot you and put you back onto a stock rom. (the ruu will be run with a PC36IMG, just like the recovery install method)...
The ruu will also put on a stock recovery and wipe out your superuser, and will also erase your data, but as of now, with no access to your phone......smh, I think it's the last way to go.:confused:
 
Ok. Installing through bootloader is definitely not working. I tried several different recoveries from different sources and it looks like they want to start but don't.

Mikestony, You mentioned installing using a fastboot method. I researched a little on that and looks like I need a terminal emulator on my PC. Is that right? It would have the drivers needed to connect through USB as well unless I was reading the wiki wrong.

Any recommendations on fastboot?

I think I will need a little guidance to install the RUU. I'm not opposed to this at all but would like to try different ways wile my phone is out of commission. Ill use that as a last resort. Don't know how to RUU since I can't boot into recovery, only the bootloader. Otherwise I'd just try another ROM.

Sorry if this is non-sensical. I got about 4 hours sllep, up all night researching. :/
 
thabluebull said:
Ok. Installing through bootloader is definitely not working. I tried several different recoveries from different sources and it looks like they want to start but don't.

Mikestony, You mentioned installing using a fastboot method. I researched a little on that and looks like I need a terminal emulator on my PC. Is that right? It would have the drivers needed to connect through USB as well unless I was reading the wiki wrong.

Any recommendations on fastboot?

I think I will need a little guidance to install the RUU. I'm not opposed to this at all but would like to try different ways wile my phone is out of commission. Ill use that as a last resort. Don't know how to RUU since I can't boot into recovery, only the bootloader. Otherwise I'd just try another ROM.

Sorry if this is non-sensical. I got about 4 hours sllep, up all night researching. :/
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what does it say in the bootlaoder when you try the PC36IMG ruu?
 
Now I can select fastboot and plug it into USB on computer and is recognized in Printers and Devices. Doesn't show up in Windows Explorer Though.
 
thabluebull said:
It listed 1 - 8 Radio, Wimax, System, etc. I told it to update. It went through and updated everything except Hboot. It said it could not roll it back. Phone still doing same thing.

I found this on installing RUU. Looks like this is next to try.
http://androidforums.com/evo-v-4g-all-things-root/561781-evo-v-4g-ruu-flashing-guide-unroot-guide.html
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oo, dont try anything from there...that is not your phone:)
thabluebull said:
Now I can select fastboot and plug it into USB on computer and is recognized in Printers and Devices. Doesn't show up in Windows Explorer Though.
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What does your bootloader say now?
thabluebull said:
Also shows up as 5880 (card reader but says it doesn't have a driver.
Ugh.
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Do you have the drivers for the phone installed on computer?
If not install htc sync....that will install the drivers....I'll see if I can it for you....

Edit: here is a link for htc sync...after download, it may ask you to update sync and that is fine, go ahead and do so.
Then uninstall the sync, leave the drivers.
http://www.mediafire.com/?cdcjs0ue8tne4cy
 
thabluebull said:
It listed 1 - 8 Radio, Wimax, System, etc. I told it to update. It went through and updated everything except Hboot. It said it could not roll it back. Phone still doing same thing.

I found this on installing RUU. Looks like this is next to try.
http://androidforums.com/evo-v-4g-a...evo-v-4g-ruu-flashing-guide-unroot-guide.html
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When your doing something like this, pay close close attention what your doing. Your trying to flash an ruu for the Evo v 4g (not Evo 4g) confusing since the v 4g came into play. Double and triple check what you flash is for the og 4g :)
 
dragonslayer95 said:
When your doing something like this, pay close close attention what your doing. Your trying to flash an ruu for the Evo v 4g (not Evo 4g) confusing since the v 4g came into play. Double and triple check what you flash is for the og 4g :)
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Mikestony said:
oo, dont try anything from there...that is not your phone
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Gotcha! Thanks, I never would have noticed that. Never seen the evo view referred to as the evo v.

I'm still where I started basically. I can still get into the bootloader, it just won't go anywhere from there except into a bootloop.
 
Mikestony said:
You have to make sure the file is named correctly, if you add a .zip to the end of it in windows, you end up with PC36IMG.zip.zip....then it won' work. No extra .zip. Also, make sure the file is not in a folder on your sd card. What size sd card did you use? A 2GB card will give you issues....An 8 gb card is good.
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I'm sure filename is PC36IMG.zip not PC36IMG.zip.zip

My file is not in a folder. I'm sure this one. Because before I'm copy this file, I'm always formating this SD Card.

My sd card size is 1GB and I format it with FAT. (I think this sd card just for repairing, so size is not important. It's true Sir? CMIIW)
 
Dhemith said:
I'm sure filename is PC36IMG.zip not PC36IMG.zip.zip

My file is not in a folder. I'm sure this one. Because before I'm copy this file, I'm always formating this SD Card.

My sd card size is 1GB and I format it with FAT. (I think this sd card just for repairing, so size is not important. It's true Sir? CMIIW)
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I would recommend getting a 8GB card for your needs.:)
 
Ok, I downloaded the HTC, then uninstalled it, but left the drivers. Still can't see the SD card as a drive in Windows Explorer though. It shows up in Devices and Printers as Android 1.0 Device status working properly. Now do I need to install the android SDK? I'm confused what to do next.
 
Before my Phone is

***RELOCKED***
Supersonic EVT2-2 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
Touch Panel-ATMEL224_16ab
Radio-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32

And then I follow this guide



-Take the battery out and back in. Then boot into bootloader by holding down Volume Down and Power button together


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-My phone says
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Mikestony said:
Try to install a recovery with this method:


this will depend on what software version you are on.

if you have software version 4.67.651.1 download this file:PC36IMG.zip

if you have software version 5.07.651.1 download this file:
PC36IMG_AmonRA-v2.3-hausmod_revA.zip

1.download the PC36IMG for your software version above.
2.rename the file so that it is only PC36IMG. make sure that you do not add any extra .zip's to the name as windows hides extensions by default.
3.transfer the file to the root (that means not in any folder) of the sd card.
4.power off (you most likely need to uncheck fastboot. settings/apps/uncheck fastboot.) then press and hold power+vol down.
5.hboot should see the file and select yes to update.
6.select no to reboot because we want to go into recovery and make a nandroid backup.
7.select recovery.
8.select backup and restore and select backup
9. select the first three and wimax. the other partitions do not need to be backed up. always keep one nandroid backup with wimax keys backed up on your computer.
10.now you can reboot.
11.using a file manager of some sort or even through your computer via usb, you should rename or delete the PC36IMG file on your card. otherwise you will be asked to update every time you go to the hboot screen. you do not need that file any more.
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Until step number 7 is back on to bootloop/ white screen logo...
 
thabluebull said:
Ok, I downloaded the HTC, then uninstalled it, but left the drivers. Still can't see the SD card as a drive in Windows Explorer though. It shows up in Devices and Printers as Android 1.0 Device status working properly. Now do I need to install the android SDK? I'm confused what to do next.
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I don't think you will be able to see your sd card when only in bootloader.
Lets try this.
Create a folder on your desktop and name it "Android"
Download and move these over to that folder....don't open or run them, just put them in the folder.
adb.exe
fastboot.exe
AdbWinApi.dll
You already have htc drivers yes?

Now download and install Java:
Java Runtime Environment (JRE)

Boot into your bootloader, as that is the only screen you can get into without bootlooping yes?
Highlight fastboot and select it by pressing power.
Plug in your phone to computer.
The word "fastboot" should not show "fastboot usb"
If that is correct, then navigate to your Android folder.
Open a command window at the Android folder by holding down the "shift" key and right click your mouse.
type in this"
Code: 
fastboot devices
then press enter.
Does it spit out your phone serial #?
If so, we can go from there.
Basically this is the point where we can install a recovery via fastboot command.

Edit: many thanks to Ocnbrze for these files listed above:)
 
thabluebull said:
Ok Looks like I got the SN. So far so good. What's next?
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o.k..cool, now I think you are trying to install a recovery correct? forgive my forgetfulness...:( it's late :)

Edit: sorry, to install a recovery via fastboot lets try this...again, I am copying/pasting the instructions origianally posted by Ocnbrze..so credit to him :)
And you can use the file posted for the recovery...it is also an excellent recovery :)


ADB command method
1.download amon ra 2.3 from here:
PC36IMG_RA_2.3.zip
2.extract the file and then go into and move recovery.img file into the android folder you created when unlocking your bootloader.
3.on your phone after you have unlocked your phone you should be in the bootloader menu screen, select the fastboot option
4.on your computer press and hold shift while right clicking the android folder.
5.select open command window here option (windows 7)
6.enter command:
Code: 
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
congrats!!!!!! you have just installed amon ra 2.3
 
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