Due to the lack of time, I cannot update this thread as frequently as I want to, so from now on, please refer to the HTC One X - XDA Developers Wiki
This guide is based on information found in leejames55 HBOOT loop thread and torxx tutorial, I just wanted to make thing clear, simple and consolidate all information in one place for non-dev users. So thanks to them and everyone who contributed.
After seeing alot of people having problem after flashing a rom, restoring RUU, re-locking bootloader, I've decided to make this guide in order to help everyone. If you follow this guide there's a good chance that you will manage to recover your phone
This is for people who have the following problem:
The most common problem is being stuck at the HTC Logo after flashing a ROM, try clearing the fastboot cache with these steps:
If this doesn't work, try the rest of the guide
If you cannot flash RUU, go into recovery etc. because battery is below 30%
IMPORTANT: You must flash the new version of ClockWorkMod in order to be able to recharge the phone while off and from recovery. So, flash the new recovery and this problem will NOT happen.
If you re-locked the bootloader
If you have stock recovery
If you have Custom ROM on or nandroid backup internal SD card
If you DON'T have custom rom or Nandroid backup on internal SD card
If you want to restore to original HTC ROM or have new HBOOT/Radio, you will have to do the step above and then the following:
Useful Links
HTC One X - IRC - This is the best way for you to get answer to you questions and help if you have problems
HTC One X - XDA Q&A
Don't hesitate to contibute to this guide, as this is made to anwser alot of questions and resolve most common problem when flashing custom roms.
We are all here to learn, take from community and give back to community!
This guide is based on information found in leejames55 HBOOT loop thread and torxx tutorial, I just wanted to make thing clear, simple and consolidate all information in one place for non-dev users. So thanks to them and everyone who contributed.
After seeing alot of people having problem after flashing a rom, restoring RUU, re-locking bootloader, I've decided to make this guide in order to help everyone. If you follow this guide there's a good chance that you will manage to recover your phone
This is for people who have the following problem:
- Cannot boot into ROM (e.g Stuck at the HTC Logo)
- Boot Loop
- Re-locked bootloader while having a non-working ROM
- Cannot flash RUU because battery is below 30% - IMPORTANT: You must flash the new version of ClockWorkMod in order to be able to recharge the phone while off and from recovery
The most common problem is being stuck at the HTC Logo after flashing a ROM, try clearing the fastboot cache with these steps:
- Power off your phone and hold the power button + volume down
- Choose fastboot from bootloader
- Connect the phone to your computer
- On computer type:
Code:
fastboot erase cache - Choose "Reboot" in fastboot menu
If this doesn't work, try the rest of the guide
If you cannot flash RUU, go into recovery etc. because battery is below 30%
IMPORTANT: You must flash the new version of ClockWorkMod in order to be able to recharge the phone while off and from recovery. So, flash the new recovery and this problem will NOT happen.
Well, i discover it because i brick my phone haha now i share it to you.
IF YOU HAVE ANY UNSIGNED RECOVERY:
1.- GO TO RECOVERY
2.- FORMAT SYSTEM
3.- RESTART NORMALLY
4.- YOUR PHONE WILL STOPS IN "HTC QUIETLY BRILLIANT" SCREEN
5.- PUT YOUR PHONE TO CHARGE (no light notification appears)
6.- LET IT CHARGE FOR A COUPLE HOURS (i put mine to charge for a complete night)
7.- Now restore your RUU, Flash, etc...
IF YOU HAVE SIGNED RECOVERY:
1.- GO TO FASTBOOT
2.- HIT "SHUT DOWN"
3.- WITH THE POWER OFF PUT IT TO CHARGE
4.- RED LIGHT NOTIFICATION SHOWS THE CHARGING PROGRESS.
5.- NEXT DAY YOU WILL SEE A SOLID GREEN LIGHT NOTIFICATIONS FOR A COMPLETE CHARGE.
PD: Sorry for ortography, im from Chile, my native speaking is spanish but i want to share my knowledge with XDA COMMUNITY!
If you re-locked the bootloader
- Unlock with the same Unlock_code.bin file provided by HTC and follow this link: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4/
If you have stock recovery
- Download a Custom Recovery (e.g http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1594819)
- Then flash it with the command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.2.7-endeavoru.img
If you have Custom ROM on or nandroid backup internal SD card
- Reboot in recovery (If your still in fastboot, choose "Reboot Bootloader" and then go into recovery)
- Restore a Nandroid Backup or flash Custom ROM
- Reboot and go into fastboot
- Clean cache in fastboot
If you DON'T have custom rom or Nandroid backup on internal SD card
If you want to restore to original HTC ROM or have new HBOOT/Radio, you will have to do the step above and then the following:
- Flash a ROM and boot image based on 1.26 (e.g ARHD 2.1)
- Clear fastboot cache
Code:
fastboot clear cache - Boot your phone
- Charge you phone completely
- Download stock recovery
- Flash stock recovery
Code:
fastboot flash recovery endeavoru_recovery_signed.img - Relock bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem lock - Run 1.26 RUU
Useful Links
HTC One X - IRC - This is the best way for you to get answer to you questions and help if you have problems
HTC One X - XDA Q&A
Don't hesitate to contibute to this guide, as this is made to anwser alot of questions and resolve most common problem when flashing custom roms.
We are all here to learn, take from community and give back to community!
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