Hey guys-
Did a search and didn't find a solution.
My daughter's Aria (rooted + FR008 since December) got broken and we have an insurance replacement here.
The new phone is "upgraded" with 2.2.2 from the factory and HBOOT 1.02.0000
I can't seem to get it to root. She is quite upset that I can't restore her backup from her other phone, and she has gotten quite hooked on the reliability of the ATT-less phone.
I used unrevoked latest version and it said "firmware too new" and wouldn't root. I can get it to boot into the boot loader but if I choose "recovery" then I get the red exclamation point. Frankly I don't want anything but to get this phone to behave just like the old one.
So does anyone have a solution that will allow me to root this phone or restore a nandroid backup?
Thanks!
mr72 said:
Hey guys-
Did a search and didn't find a solution.
My daughter's Aria (rooted + FR008 since December) got broken and we have an insurance replacement here.
The new phone is "upgraded" with 2.2.2 from the factory and HBOOT 1.02.0000
I can't seem to get it to root. She is quite upset that I can't restore her backup from her other phone, and she has gotten quite hooked on the reliability of the ATT-less phone.
I used unrevoked latest version and it said "firmware too new" and wouldn't root. I can get it to boot into the boot loader but if I choose "recovery" then I get the red exclamation point. Frankly I don't want anything but to get this phone to behave just like the old one.
So does anyone have a solution that will allow me to root this phone or restore a nandroid backup?
Thanks!
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Your replacement has had the official AT&T Froyo 2.2 update applied to it. This update upgraded the HBOOT loader to version 1.02 which has now rendered the phone unrootable using the previous Unrevoked method.
As of now there is no software solution to root the phone. The only option you have is to find someone the has a hardware device called the XTC Clip which can reset the Aria's Security flag (S-OFF) so that the /system partition can be modified. Check the General section of this forum for more information.
what about the so-called "gold card"?
mr72 said:
what about the so-called "gold card"?
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No, not even a gold card will help. The HBOOT 1.02 boot loader has plugged all of the known security holes that existed in previous versions and as of yet, no new security hole has been found to exploit and gain root access.
tpbklake said:
The HBOOT 1.02 boot loader has plugged all of the known security holes that existed in previous versions and as of yet, no new security hole has been found to exploit and gain root access.
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well, that stinks.
guess I had better get more protective of my own Aria. Not going to pay $200 for a XTC clip to fix this.
mr72 said:
well, that stinks.
guess I had better get more protective of my own Aria. Not going to pay $200 for a XTC clip to fix this.
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I think I recall ATTN1 saying he was going to buy one and help others out with their gimped hboots. I haven't heard anything further. Maybe jump onto his IRC node and ask around there:
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
I'm also one of the victims of HBOOT 1.02, let me know if there is any update...
yizhixi said:
I'm also one of the victims of HBOOT 1.02, let me know if there is any update...
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Ok, I've seen you post on several threads on 2 different forums now. If you would read the threads, you will see that they have been updated with a solution. Now it may not be the solution you are looking for (meaning FREE), but it is a solution none the less.
Here is a link to the Aria IRC chat room that has the updated information:
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
Have you seen this?
http://revolutionary.io/
I've just rooted a HTC Desire with 1.02 quick easily and quickly with it.
giac0m0 said:
Have you seen this?
http://revolutionary.io/
I've just rooted a HTC Desire with 1.02 quick easily and quickly with it.
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Yes, that's what everyone(Atleast who ever is left ) here uses it.
Visit the aria sticky,
This thread was VERY old and dead before your bump.
Why are SMARTphones soo... Freaking Dumb?
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im trying to root the 2.07.605.0 gb leak and it says the first step is to flash hboot and it not working will someone help me
What are you using to root?
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
When I loaded the newest leak I went to HBOOT and it said locked down lol.
JBO1018 said:
What are you using to root?
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
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idk i have a mac and this is my first time
When I looked at he 2.10 version it said the same thing. I didnt try anything with it once I saw that. Hope verizon doesnt mind when they get it back as a replacement.
blueis300 said:
When I looked at he 2.10 version it said the same thing. I didnt try anything with it once I saw that. Hope verizon doesnt mind when they get it back as a replacement.
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You might just end up with the retail price of a Thunderbolt on your next bill. Really tho they will be able to take one look and see you are running leaked software.
BTW the pink "Locked" at the top of hboot has to do with having HTC's official unlock capabilities built in. You can still root that build easily.
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
codyh666 said:
idk i have a mac and this is my first time
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Well I don't know of any root method where the first thing you do is flash an hboot so..... Also the only way I know of for sure to root that build is with Revolutionary but I don't think there is a mac version. Plus it makes it somewhat hard to get back to stock when you use Revolutionary.
Sent from my HTC Thunderbolt
***LOCKED*** On Bootloader
Hello All,
First of all thanks for the awesome easy guide !!
This is the first time I am rooting my HTC Tbolt and have had an issue to start with.
Used the instructions in the link below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401959
After I download the 2.11.605.5 downgrade zip, I rename it, put in on the SD Card and go to HBOOT and it installs the downgrade just fine.
But at the end of this process, when I try to get the MR4 Radio onto the SD Card and install it, it simply does not happen. HBoot checks for the file, finds it, but nothing happens. I have renamed in properly and followed instructions to the dot.
I also noticed a ***LOCKED*** right on top of the screen and I think this could be an issue.
Can I go ahead and proceed with the Revolutionary Root Technique ? Would this be possible at this point ?
Is there anyway I can get Flash the MR4 Radio before I actually root ?
Also, would I be able to flash the MR4 Radio onto my device after Rooting ?
Any help is much appreciated !
Thanks in advance !
Cheers !
I just got the HTC EVO 3D, and like a tard I updated everything not really paying attention to updating system updates. Well I updated to Hboot 1.5...
Is there a way to flash back or RSD back to stock firmware and software? Or am I screwed until they come up with a way to root at hboot 1.50
Thanks for the info in advance.
Sprint HTC EVO 3D
2ndComing said:
Is there a way to flash back or RSD back to stock firmware and software?
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Whatever we call it for Sprint...
2ndComing said:
I just got the HTC EVO 3D, and like a tard I updated everything not really paying attention to updating system updates. Well I updated to Hboot 1.5...
Is there a way to flash back or RSD back to stock firmware and software? Or am I screwed until they come up with a way to root at hboot 1.50
Thanks for the info in advance.
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Unfortunately no, there isn't a way to downgrade. HTC makes it so you can't downgrade the bootloader (unless you were S-off). The RUU would error out at the bootloader, and tell you 'main version older' or something like that. You could use the HTC 'unlock' method and flash a recovery, but you'd still be S-on, and won't be able to flash kernels. If I were in your situation, I'd probably just hang tight for a little while and wait and see if revolutionary gets updated (because it's said that they're in the process of working on the 1.5hboot).
Yeah I just ran thru the HTC Dev unlock already. Back everything up, and flashed the recovery. I think I will try out the cleanrom for now and see if anything happens. I been up too long and I am delirious lol. Thank you for your reply. Hopefully I didn't screw anything else up hah.
2ndComing said:
I just got the HTC EVO 3D, and like a tard I updated everything not really paying attention to updating system updates. Well I updated to Hboot 1.5...
Is there a way to flash back or RSD back to stock firmware and software? Or am I screwed until they come up with a way to root at hboot 1.50
Thanks for the info in advance.
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RSD is a Motorola term. Just putting it out there. For HTC, it's called an RUU.
R S to da haahaahaa D
Product F(RED) said:
RSD is a Motorola term. Just putting it out there. For HTC, it's called an RUU.
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LOL Yeah I just traded AT&T today for Sprint. I was so tired of their dropped calls, and crappy service. My other phone is a Motorola Atrix. haahaa hence the RSD terms
I know it calls for s-off but ima try anyhow lol
Just an Update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1224781
Here is an update on unlocked bootloader for 1.50 Hboot.
Confirmed it says unlocked, but seems to be some issues with s-on s-off. I was able to get recovery flashed. Now I am trying to flash cleanrom atm. As we speak booting to cleanrom. Booted...no issues thus far. Running great. Now I will try a different kernel and see if that works.
I am having a hard time with getting my voicemails sent to my evo3d as a notification for a new message.. this has been a prob for sometime now and I've always just thought that I never had ne voicemails or perhaps I haven't set up my voicemail account right or at all just yet when come to find out yesterday I had 33 msgs exceeding my inbox n lost em all.. never once had I got the notifications or alerts for any of em though. Can any one assist me in fixing this issue please? I've alrdy tried calling CricKet and having them reset my voicemail services n that didn't seem to werk either. So far that's as far as I got. Also, I can't seem to get the thumbnail photos of my contacts to show in the messaging app or whatever, not even as i am in the current conversation with sumone.. it just shows the blank pic. And they show in my contacts book/app just fine. How do I go about fixing this as well? Thanks in advance.. oh yea lemme give yu detail on my phones details to further help with the assistance. I am currently running "joeykrim's original 1.2.0 Odex" ROM which I had gottn off ROM Manager and flashed over using TWRP's 1.3 Recovery .. I might also add that i am with CricKet's slow ass service running on PRL #45512 in Colorado. And yes this ROM is the latest updated version of 2.3.4... If need more info or even a descent screenshot of my settings or info on device and image of the problems I'm having I can also provide upon request..
Sorry if this ain't the place for this question but I have searched evrywhere n did my part in th research n read rule alrdy n have found nuthn what so ever related to my concerns so please don't gimme the ol look around speech please... Thanks much in advance .. KaeDee. Please email me @ [email protected] or contact me private message with helpful or useful info thanks again..
HTC EVO 3D (CricKet & S-Off)
2ndcoming if you have the 1.5 update u cant flash any other kernal yet...from what i saw there is like 2 out right now untill they get the source code and you can only flash 2.3.4 roms..and if i remember correctly if u can flash a recovery u have s off but it will still say s on
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2ndcoming if you have the 1.5 update u cant flash any other kernal yet...from what i saw there is like 2 out right now untill they get the source code and you can only flash 2.3.4 roms..and if i remember correctly if u can flash a recovery u have s off but it will still say s on
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Nah we were in this situation for awhile with the Incredible. Nand unlock or s-off lets you flash radios and hboot. . It also sticks through most updates for instance those who had s-off before the 1.5 update are able to go back if they want and are able to root without using htc unlock.
what you get with the htc unlock is a permanent root that allows custom recovery and roms. not sure about kernels as I have read conflicting posts. as always your best bet is to read up in the forums before accepting any updates from htc.
any updates fellow members security -off for the new hboot version ?
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Nah we were in this situation for awhile with the Incredible. Nand unlock or s-off lets you flash radios and hboot. . It also sticks through most updates for instance those who had s-off before the 1.5 update are able to go back if they want and are able to root without using htc unlock.
what you get with the htc unlock is a permanent root that allows custom recovery and roms. not sure about kernels as I have read conflicting posts. as always your best bet is to read up in the forums before accepting any updates from htc.
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I unlocked through the HTC unlock . Its correct that it doesnt allow you to get S-Off , but from my expierence flashing on the 3D is as follows . If you enter fastboot through CMD screen and fire up recovery through CMD it flashes everything . I have flashed several different roms in the past week . Boot animations change , Kernels change everything changes . Now I have not tried to flash radios and so forth . That may still be locked out I am not sure from personal expierence . I only went the HTC unlock way , mainly due to getting a new job and now getting a discount through verizon . I may (Keyword MAY) jump ship to Verizon only due to coverage issues and the Droid Prime . For the time being the coverage issues I can deal with . Also most of my family is on verizon . But back to the main point . Most of the functions that I had with S-Off I am still able to do as long as I start up recovery through CMD prompt . I have a feeling HTC did this intentionally . My theories on it is , by forcing users to go through the command promt . It "kinda" weeds out the users that know what they are doing from the ones that don't. Yes its easy to get around it and now isnt so much a problem to flash through cmd and most anyone will eventually find the way to do so . But that is how the internet works , information is passed even faster than before and like all information . The ones who really shouldnt mess with it will get access to it and others who know what they are doing have it . When I mean by users that shouldnt have access I mean the ones who have no clue what a Kernel is and just flash things to flash things and end up with a nice paperweight . Im by no means a hardcore hacker or power user , but I do spend several nights reading as much as I can and asking the correct questions before I proceed with anything on my phone since its my only form of communication (no home phone).
I unfortunately dropped my phone this last weekend and shattered the screen. I still have it (probably for only another day) and it still works. Is there any way to use this rooted, s-off, busted phone to get s-off on my new phone that came installed with 1.5?
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I unfortunately dropped my phone this last weekend and shattered the screen. I still have it (probably for only another day) and it still works. Is there any way to use this rooted, s-off, busted phone to get s-off on my new phone that came installed with 1.5?
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i dont mean to sound like a smartass but you would be screwed in that situation like me. im stuck with hboot 1.5 lol
i would say just try to get the screen replaced lol
xadidas4lifex said:
i dont mean to sound like a smartass but you would be screwed in that situation like me. im stuck with hboot 1.5 lol
i would say just try to get the screen replaced lol
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I already have activated the new phone and the one I dropped had some scratches on the outside too. It would be too much to switch everything that was affected by the fall. Oh well. I am just going to send the phone back to asurion and move on.
bpdamas said:
I already have activated the new phone and the one I dropped had some scratches on the outside too. It would be too much to switch everything that was affected by the fall. Oh well. I am just going to send the phone back to asurion and move on.
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All that's required is that you have access to torq drivers, and have careful hands to handle ribbon cables, and youre good to go! But being 3D when u replace the screen it's not just the glass digitizer, its a whole unit and I think its even easier to replace
What is this?
Does anyone know what this is or who is developing it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yB1PG1ZNGs
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kc_exactly said:
Does anyone know what this is or who is developing it?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yB1PG1ZNGs
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It's yousefAK....duh....
I will call balderdash on this, as he only made a video of the GUI, which could easily be cobbled together in about 20 min. The video was uploaded over a month ago (Oct 1), and is "in development". I'm thinking the exploit referred in the description either:
A. Never existed
B. Didn't work like the vid owner anticipated
Even the yousefAK offers this response, from 3 weeks ago (around Oct 21):
"Use HTC's unlock and flash TWRP 1.1. Then flash the SU files and you have permanent root. The only thing is that you will have to flash kernels through fastboot"
Hi everyone, first time posting here so forgive me if I've done something wrong or overlooked anything. I've read the superguide, I've used the search function, etc.
Me and my sister both have the HTC Aria on Optus (we're in Australia). I managed to get s-off and root my phone after a fair few painstaking hours (attn1 may remember me, he was the one who helped me take the phone from being softbricked back to life again).
I'd like to get s-off on my sisters phone as well, but I'm a little worried that I'll run into the same problem again, and I REALLY don't want to go through all of that again/not have a working phone. Is there anything different between the AT&T and the Optus phones that may have caused everything to just blow up in my face?
I do have a feeling that it may have died halfway through for me due to low battery and that was the cause of it all, but I'd just like to be 100% sure that there's nothing else I may have missed.
The other phone has been upgraded to 2.2 via the OTA update.
Thanks!
EDIT: I just had a quick thought, I re-read the Aria guide on how to root/s-off, and I noticed one of the steps was to grab the AT&T stock ROM/update from the HTC site. Is it possible to update the already updated Aria to the AT&T 2.2, thus hopefully allowing for root/s-off to be achieved with ease?
What version of HBOOT does the phone have? (Press volume down + power when the phone is off. After you're done there, select fastboot then select reboot to get out of that menu.)
drumist said:
What version of HBOOT does the phone have? (Press volume down + power when the phone is off. After you're done there, select fastboot then select reboot to get out of that menu.)
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HBOOT version is 1.02, so I can't go about using the Unrevoked method gotta use the AlphaRev/Revolutionary tool.
lostie888 said:
HBOOT version is 1.02, so I can't go about using the Unrevoked method gotta use the AlphaRev/Revolutionary tool.
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You are good to go. Just remember to follow the directions closely,
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HBOOT version is 1.02, so I can't go about using the Unrevoked method gotta use the AlphaRev/Revolutionary tool.
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Yeah, but if you have 1.02 then it will be very easy. You do not need to flash any ROM first. Just run the Revolutionary tool and that's it.
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Yeah, but if you have 1.02 then it will be very easy. You do not need to flash any ROM first. Just run the Revolutionary tool and that's it.
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But like I said earlier, it pretty much softbricked my phone when I did it. I ended up with the yellow triangle for a while before I managed to get around it (which I can't remember how to do anymore ). Then again, I did use it when it was first released (i.e, before it was re-named Revolutionary), so maybe I wont run into the same problem?
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But like I said earlier, it pretty much softbricked my phone when I did it. I ended up with the yellow triangle for a while before I managed to get around it (which I can't remember how to do anymore ). Then again, I did use it when it was first released (i.e, before it was re-named Revolutionary), so maybe I wont run into the same problem?
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Revolutionary will probably be better for you. It automatically installs Clockworkmod Recovery for you, which should leave your phone in a state where you can flash a ROM of your choice. (i.e., no yellow triangle)
drumist said:
Revolutionary will probably be better for you. It automatically installs Clockworkmod Recovery for you, which should leave your phone in a state where you can flash a ROM of your choice. (i.e., no yellow triangle)
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It installs Clockworkmod automatically?! That's pretty cool! Probably something the Root guide should update as well
I'll try and give it a go tonight, I'll report back here if I have any problems (which I hopefully shouldn't)!
Thanks for the help!
Update: She doesn't want her phone rooted (yes, I know, weird, but whatever). Thanks for the help anyway!
So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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Yes, it worths at least for myself. I have hboot 1.50 too and i rooted fast with no problems.
DjNawo said:
So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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More than likely, yes. Most users who follow the guides don't seem to have issues.
The HTC unlock method changes the dynamics a bit from previous common and accepted methods. Many "new" users become between old and current guides.
As far as I've seen, there are only three limitations to hboot 1.5, compared with early "compromised" versions using the AlphaRevX revolutionary method.
1) Kernel is not able to be flashed from recovery mode. Work arounds include: flashing from normal Android mode, my app is great for that, Flash Image GUI. Loading the custom recovery from fastboot. Flashing the kernel from fastboot. Using the "dumlock" method with TWRP.
2) Unable to selectively flash radio images
3) Unable to selectively flash intial splash screens
If I'm missing anything, I'm sure somebody else can post up.
None of those seem like deal breakers to me. Thanks for the fast replies.
It's kind of a ***** just because you have to do a few extra steps but if you know what your doing you won't screw it up.
Yarr. I think I'm going to keep stock for probably just a bit longer. Maybe 1.5 S-Off wont be a problem then. Not bored of it yet, and coming from HTC Hero the thing is a dream.
Root is the way to go Get rid of bloat Also adb isn't hard I always fastboot boot recovery.img and wipe flash no issues
Should I start a new thread on this? I tried to root my HBoot1.5 with 2.17.651.5. When I have went through the HTC unlock process it stays locked. I tried to install the 2.08 version through the original RUU, but it keeps failing. Not sure where I should go from there.
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Should I start a new thread on this? I tried to root my HBoot1.5 with 2.17.651.5. When I have went through the HTC unlock process it stays locked. I tried to install the 2.08 version through the original RUU, but it keeps failing. Not sure where I should go from there.
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I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
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I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
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That is what he needs to do to fix .
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Yarr. I think I'm going to keep stock for probably just a bit longer. Maybe 1.5 S-Off wont be a problem then. Not bored of it yet, and coming from HTC Hero the thing is a dream.
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You have Hboot 1.5 with S-off?
G.Newton said:
You have Hboot 1.5 with S-off?
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No he doesn't from what he said he is stock and asking if he should root
xcpefrmreality said:
I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
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Much obliged!
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So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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I think some people just got ahead of themselves flashing wrong files. I got a bit worried too first go round after coming from a.Transform.
In my signature I've got a guide/flashing notes that are a bit more updated than some of the stickied threads that may help clear some things up.
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What root did you use
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Yoyodude1124 said:
What root did you use
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I used the HTC Unlock (zedomax's video), CWM Recovery, Su 3.07 zip, BusyBox (market), all layed out here:
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
Hey thanks again. Yeah I have the newest update, so i would need to get the 2.17 that xcp mentioned. Also, thanks for the guide above.
I recently purchased an Evo 3d off Ebay (and got a really good deal with many accessories included). The seller said they got it as a replacement from Sprint and Sprint told them it would be refurbished but it came packaged like it was from the factory (new box, all the accessories, ect.) and it looks like it is in mint condition. The seller claims they only used it a few weeks before they sold it. So the point is I don't know if it was refurbished or not. I do know it has hboot 1.58 on it (not sure if the original owner did the OTA update or it was sent to them like that). Here is what I want to do. First of all I am going to activate it on Net10 (like I did with my previous Evo 3D that has a bad touchscreen now). I will probably do that step last in case something bad happens to the phone during the rest of the process of what I want to do. I would like to have this phone rooted, unlocked, S-Off (from what I have been reading the most confusing part for me) then run a custom rom that optimizes the speed of the phone (possible overclocking). I also want USB OTG functionality eventually but that is not an immediate concern.
My old Evo 3D (and I do mean old) was purchased the day Sprint first released the Evo 3D and never saw an OTA update so rooting, unlocking and S-Off were not too difficult (think I used the Revolutionary method). That phone now has hboot 1.4 and I am not sure what rom because I installed it a long time ago and stuck with it since. Another thing I am wondering is if I can pull the motherboard from my old Evo and swap it into the new Evo without any hardware issues or if it would be easier to just work with the new motherboard (I would save $7 because I wouldn't have to pay a network access fee for Net 10).
What I would like from you guys is recommendations on the best way to root, unlock and s-off this new phone I have with hboot 1.58. I would also like some recommendations on what roms to try (fast, non bloated and preferably with some form of Sense is what I am looking for). I know there are a few options for getting the phone where I want it but I am unsure which is the safest and least complicated route to take that has the least risk of permanently bricking my phone. Some posts I read on different message boards say one method will work while other posts say it will not work for 1.58 so I am a little confused on this.
Well I bricked my phone. Don't worry though because I did it on purpose then I followed the instructions here (starting where it says "Downgrade/Unbrick") and that gave my phone hboot 1.4. From there I used the "revolutionary" method (took a few tries) and I now have S-Off. I am still looking for rom recommendations. Also I am wondering is there any way (or benefit) to going back to hboot 1.58 with S-Off?
xxxjdoggxxx said:
Well I bricked my phone. Don't worry though because I did it on purpose then I followed the instructions here (starting where it says "Downgrade/Unbrick") and that gave my phone hboot 1.4. From there I used the "revolutionary" method (took a few tries) and I now have S-Off. I am still looking for rom recommendations. Also I am wondering is there any way (or benefit) to going back to hboot 1.58 with S-Off?
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Yes you can go back to 1.58. You just Need to flash it via the bootloader. I have a thread with info and downloads here: http://androidforums.com/cdma-evo-3d-all-things-root/648902-radios-hboot-firmware-all-downloads.hunk
You can also use an ruu: http://androidforums.com/cdma-evo-3...527-rom-update-utility-ruu-all-downloads.hunk
As for a rom recommendation, I was partial to pac rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040832
I was in the same boat. Picked mine up for $30 on ebay and couldnt get htcdev.com unlock to work.
I did the brick/URT downgrade method with some help from Brian and mpgrimm2 but can also be done with the juopunutbear wire trick(which I am not familiar with).
If you are good at following instructions i put together a pretty simple guide through the user/unknownforce's ultimate recovery tool(URT) brick/downgrade method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794935
Negalite blurom would be a great ROM for you if you are looking for a sense rom
otto325 said:
Negalite blurom would be a great ROM for you if you are looking for a sense rom
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That's funny you bring that up because that is the rom I chose to install and so far I'm liking it. I am still wondering if there is any advantage to going back to the 1.58 hboot though.
xxxjdoggxxx said:
That's funny you bring that up because that is the rom I chose to install and so far I'm liking it. I am still wondering if there is any advantage to going back to the 1.58 hboot though.
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There's no advantage. All the bootloader upgrade really does is patch s-off methods.
You'll need 1.58 for most ics roms though. And 1.50 or below for jellybean roms.