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I just got this HTC thunderbolt from a friend and downloaded the software update from verizon to it. It rebooted and then I got

*** LOCKED ***

*** Security Warning ***

MECHA XD SHIP S-ON

HBOOT - 1.050000

MICROP-/

RADIO-1.49.00.0406w_1

eMMC-boot
July 19 2011, 14:51:08

HBOOT USB

I have pressed all of the options but don't know how to get the phone going again, please help!

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Tezdoll

This morning it said "there is a new firmware update from Verizon". I pushed the OK button and now i am stuck right where you are.

Ann154

How full was your battery when this happened?

Tezdoll

mine was 96%

SoccerRef

Have you tried to reboot? or power off, remove battery, replace battery and turn on? Just some ideas.

Tezdoll

Sorry to hi-jack the thread, but yes i have done all of those. I have rebooted the phone, i have pulled the battery. Still hitting the bootloader screen.

bauger

i turned my TB on this morning and the update started within a couple of mins. downloaded fine no problem so far.

PJNC284

Do you have a way to connect the SDCard to your computer? My guess is the phone wasn't stock when your friend gave it to you and the OTA made it mad. In that case, Verizon will most likely be of no help. You should be able to get the signed 2.11.605.19 RUU from here which can be installed in HBOOT. If that doesn't work, you'll likely have to go to one of the more developer friendly sites for help

Tezdoll

My phone was stock and never rooted. Bought it directly from Verizon.

Danny_Chesterman

I fixed this issue by opening my thunderbolt, revmoving the battery and sd card, reinserting the battery and rebooting (without the sd card) after it powered up and logged in fine, I shut it down and reinserted the sd card and it booted fine.

Tezdoll

i can confirm that i took my SD card out and it booted into the OS. It appears to be working now.

PJNC284

Did it actually update to the latest version? If not, you may end up with the same issue if it tries to update again.

Tezdoll

for me, no. It came up and said the update failed. I am just happy to have my phone working at this point.

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