<[???]> COMPATABILITY CHECK <[???]>{[>TWRP & OS<]}< Please Read & Comment!!!

[poolproj]

<[???]> COMPATABILITY CHECK <[???]>{[>TWRP & OS<]}< Please Read & Comment!!!

Having problems with getting good files that are specific to my DEVICE, and my DEVICE SOFTWARE/VERSION..... Someone please help me understand what I'm doing wrong..?!?

:good::angel:THANKS VERY MUCH!!!:angel::good:

My Details As Follows;

Ok So I'm editing this post since I have had help with the first part, and I didnt want to flood the forums with a bunch of "noob" posts's. But I am not going to guess or assume I know what I'm doing. Especially considering the abundance of resources and knowledge everyone one these forums has already been kind enough to share with me... Ok so one or two more questions...

My Current Status

version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
version-baseband: 4M.27.3218.14
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 5.12.502.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3892mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0

Ok so I'm understanding that the "Recovery" Tools/Interfaces and the MD5sum are important to understand. What exactly am I Checking with the MD5sum?? Is there anything SPECIFIC I need to know about that in comparison to my "GETVAR ALL" Details? How am I able to tell if one or another is going to be COMPATIBLE with my SPECIFIC phone, or not?? Why so Many different Choices?

Then Im understanding the the "ROM/RUU" and the "Firmware" is what I'm going to execute AFTER the ^^recovery tools^^.... So if I'm understanding this right, once again How am I able to tell if one or another is going to be COMPATIBLE with my SPECIFIC phone, or not?? Why so Many different Choices?

My Main Concern is, I Don't want to FLASH/OVERWRITE anything on my phone with something that May OR May Not be compatible... Also I want to just confirm that I'm understading the order of operations, and the difference between RECOVERY and BACKUP as compared to OS/FIRMWARE/ROM/RUU... Theres so many different versions of everything I could download.. How do I know if it's going to work with my phone specifics.. And am I understanding the ORDER of the "operations" that I am trying to execute.

 

[majmoz]

Phone won't boot, cant mount sd card, cant access files for recovery, just all around TORTURE.. Now I feel like I shattered an already broken phone... Beyone Repair... Please help me understand.
I was able to get my phone to read **UNLOCKED**
I started the "recovery" part of his thread and started experiencing problems...
1) twrp seems to not work
2)flash recovery cannot load
PLEASE HELP!

• Which version of TWRP did you try to flash?
• Did you use the fastboot erase cache command right after you flashed the recovery?
• Can you post a fastboot getvar all except remove your imei and serialno?

---------- Post added at 11:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:07 AM ----------

PLEASE HELP!

Did you check the MD5 of the TWRP file you downloaded? Based on your other post, it said it did not load. It may have been a corrupt download!

 

[poolproj]

• Which version of TWRP did you try to flash?
• Did you use the fastboot erase cache command right after you flashed the recovery?
• Can you post a fastboot getvar all except remove your imei and serialno?

FASTBOOT GETVAR ALL
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
version-baseband: 4M.27.3218.14
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 5.12.502.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3849mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0

TWRP VERSION
4.18.502.7_ATT-WWE_FULL_STOCK.zip

After I tried the TWRP (I wasn't 100% confident that it had even installed) I then immediately wiped the cache. At that point my phone froze.. And So Did this Whole Process.

Now my CPU wont recognize my phone, and my CMD Prompt wont locate it when I use ADB. Although when I'm in fastboot mode it does work but it doesnt function in any way. I can hear my CPU alert when I connect and disconnect my phone, but the drivers dont install properly and I cant see my phone in the Device Manager.

I got through the unlock process fairly easily but now I'm stuck. I have downloaded so many diff things too... Just haven't tried anything crazy because I dont want to guess.

EXTRA/NECCESSARY?!? DOWNLOADS (Everything I have downloaded as of now)
Java Development Kit
Android Studio Bundle
HTC Sync Manager
HTCDriver_4.8.0.002 (not even sure if its real OR if I should even mess with it)
ADB
ADB Drivers
Fastboot
Unlock Code.bin

Not Sure What the MD5 File is? I see HDR and NB0

Thanks in Advance for your Time and Help. I hope I can figure this out.

 

[majmoz]

FASTBOOT GETVAR ALL
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
version-baseband: 4M.27.3218.14
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 5.12.502.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3849mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0

TWRP VERSION
4.18.502.7_ATT-WWE_FULL_STOCK.zip

After I tried the TWRP (I wasn't 100% confident that it had even installed) I then immediately wiped the cache. At that point my phone froze.. And So Did this Whole Process.

Now my CPU wont recognize my phone, and my CMD Prompt wont locate it when I use ADB. Although when I'm in fastboot mode it does work but it doesnt function in any way. I can hear my CPU alert when I connect and disconnect my phone, but the drivers dont install properly and I cant see my phone in the Device Manager.

I got through the unlock process fairly easily but now I'm stuck. I have downloaded so many diff things too... Just haven't tried anything crazy because I dont want to guess.

I don't think you flashed the recovery what you flashed is the firmware for an older version of your firmware. And if you erased the cache after that then you don't have a recovery installed or it is corrupted.

EXTRA/NECCESSARY?!? DOWNLOADS (Everything I have downloaded as of now)
Java Development Kit
Android Studio Bundle
HTC Sync Manager
HTCDriver_4.8.0.002 (not even sure if its real OR if I should even mess with it)
ADB
ADB Drivers
Fastboot
Unlock Code.bin
Thanks in Advance for your Time and Help. I hope I can figure this out.

Let's try this procedure to get you back up and running follow each step and when it is completed then move on to the next. :

• You need ADB and FASTBOOT on your computer,
  either by installing the Android SDK or Minimal ADB and FASTBOOT
• You need to know how to start a fastboot/adb command prompt:
  
  To open a command window prompt, in Windows go to Start Menu --> ''Run'' then type cmd. Change the directory to the ADB folder on your machine:
  

  • If using the default install location for the SDK:
    

    cd C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-<DATE>\sdk\platform-tools

  • If using the default install location of Minimal ADB and FASTBOOT:
    

    cd C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot

  • Or hold left shift + right click a blank space inside the folder where adb and fastboot are located and select ''Open command window here'' from the contextual menu.
    
    
• You need TWRP recovery on your device.
  We still recommend to use version 2.6.3.3 for all roms
  except if another version is specified in the rom OP.
  Use 2.7.1.1+ for roms that require "block:by-name" support (CM11)
  
  
  

  1. Unlock bootloader if not already unlocked:
     
     
     Thanks to Electroz for the video tutorial
     
  2. Flash TWRP Recovery:
     
     1. Make sure the recovery.img file is in the same folder where adb and fastboot are located
        (C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-<DATE>\sdk\platform-tools or C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
     2. reboot phone in bootloader mode
     3. Flash the recovery:
        

        fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
        fastboot erase cache
        fastboot reboot-bootloader

  
  
• You need your HTC drivers correctly installed on your PC:
  
  
  

  

  
  
  If not, follow this guide (thanks to nkk71):
  

  originally from @nkk71: [GUIDE] [02-MAR-2014] nkk71's SuperGUIDE to returning 100% back to stock
  
  follow the below instructions to fix
  
  Open "Device Manager" -> select the unknown "One" -> right-click -> "Update Driver Software ..." -> "Browse my computer" -> "Let me pick" -> "Android USB Devices" -> select "My HTC ..." -> install that
  

  just in case, HTC Drivers can be found here: [Drivers] HTC Drivers for Windows - Several Versions (credits to @mdmower)
  though you should already have them since you have been using your phone any ways
  
  for those who like a visual guide:
  

  
  okay so I did a fastboot boot command, and as you can see it didn't install correct driver
  

  

  
  
  
  Open "Device Manager"
  

  

  
  
  
  there's the culprit
  

  

  
  
  
  right click and Update Driver Software
  

  

  
  
  
  select Browse my computer for driver software
  

  

  
  
  
  select Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
  

  

  
  
  
  select Android USB Devices
  

  

  
  
  
  select My HTC ... (if you have more than one version, choose the latest)
  

  

  
  
  
  warning, select Yes
  

  

  
  
  
  successful installation
  

  

  
  
  
  now it looks better
  

  

  
  
  and can confirm:
  

  C:\ADB3>[B]adb devices[/B]
  List of devices attached
  HTxxxxxxxxxx    recovery

  ​

 

[poolproj]

I don't think you flashed the recovery what you flashed is the firmware for an older version of your firmware. And if you erased the cache after that then you don't have a recovery installed or it is corrupted. Let's try this procedure to get you back up and running follow each step and when it is completed then move on to the next. :

Do I want to download the Drivers to the same folder as TWRP, Fastboot, ADB ...??

 

[majmoz]

Do I want to download the Drivers to the same folder as TWRP, Fastboot, ADB ...??

You can if you want, the drivers will be loaded directed to your PC.

 

[poolproj]

You can if you want, the drivers will be loaded directed to your PC.

Ok I got the drivers and everything working. My phone now appears in the device manager and CMD prompt.

The TWRP is just a recovery interface right?
How do I "CHECK" the MD5... What am I checking/comparing it to? Also should I download the MD5sum aswell?

So after I get it and flash it to my phone (assuming everything works that easily.. lol)
I would still need to download a Firmware or a SuperSU?!

Or what exactly will happen once I have this TWRP Recovery Installed & flashed to my phone...?

 

[majmoz]

Ok I got the drivers and everything working. My phone now appears in the device manager and CMD prompt.

The TWRP is just a recovery interface right?
How do I "CHECK" the MD5... What am I checking/comparing it to? Also should I download the MD5sum aswell?

So after I get it and flash it to my phone (assuming everything works that easily.. lol)
I would still need to download a Firmware or a SuperSU?!

Or what exactly will happen once I have this TWRP Recovery Installed & flashed to my phone...?

• This post explains MD5: http://www.droidviews.com/check-md5sum-of-a-file-on-windows-mac-and-linux/
• Firmware should already be installed on your phone
• You can download and install SuperSU to give you "root"
• With the custom recovery install you can flash custom roms and themes

 

[poolproj]

If anyone knows anything about something please tell me everything.

I'm Still Having Issues, Any Feedback or Input would be greatly appreciated. I need the specific versions that are compatible with my phone and the software thats currently not working on my device.

Thanks!:angel:

 

[majmoz]

If anyone knows anything about something please tell me everything.

I'm Still Having Issues, Any Feedback or Input would be greatly appreciated. I need the specific versions that are compatible with my phone and the software thats currently not working on my device.

Thanks!:angel:

• What are you trying to accomplish? Custom Rom? Custom Recovery? Root? Unlock Bootloader?
• You have an AT&T phone with what I believe is the latest software, so what do you want to put on the phone or what do you want the phone to do that you can not do already?
• What issues are you having that can be addressed?

 

[poolproj]

• What are you trying to accomplish? Custom Rom? Custom Recovery? Root? Unlock Bootloader?
• You have an AT&T phone with what I believe is the latest software, so what do you want to put on the phone or what do you want the phone to do that you can not do already?
• What issues are you having that can be addressed?

I have the TWRP and It is unlocked, but it wont boot.. I see the HTC startup screen then after that it just turns black.. I just want it to work like an Android Phone, doesn't have to be custom, but I just want it to turn on and load up so I can place calls, use data, and message... I guess I need the android software? or what... ?!? I couldn't get the SuperSU to flash, but I'm not even sure if I need that... I dont believe I'm trying to "root"... I think I'm just trying to actually Have ANY OPERATING SYSTEM?? It's confusing and wearing me out already.. Lol

Thanks So Much For Your Time! :good::good:

 

[majmoz]

I have the TWRP and It is unlocked, but it wont boot.. I see the HTC startup screen then after that it just turns black.. I just want it to work like an Android Phone, doesn't have to be custom, but I just want it to turn on and load up so I can place calls, use data, and message... I guess I need the android software? or what... ?!? I couldn't get the SuperSU to flash, but I'm not even sure if I need that... I dont believe I'm trying to "root"... I think I'm just trying to actually Have ANY OPERATING SYSTEM?? It's confusing and wearing me out already.. Lol

Thanks So Much For Your Time! :good::good:

• Install TWRP 2.6.3.3, if not already
  In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
  

  fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.3-m7.img
  fastboot erase cache
  fastboot reboot-bootloader

• Download and flash in TWRP Guru Reset 5.12.502.2. Follow the instructions in the OP.
• This will put you back at stock if you choose to install the stock recovery.