http://revolutionary.io/ this should be very very very interesting...
But later today is too far away!!!
Sent from my HTC EVO View. 7" of 4g fury!
Agreed...I'm kind of pumped...actually I'm really pumped. I've been compulsively checking twitter, xda, and alpharev/unrevoked websites all day.
They updated the site now, they have announced what it is
Seems to be out, who is gonna test it
Needs HBOOT 1.10.0000 - imho only for those flyers with the OTA Update 2.00.405.3
I tried it and got S-off
How long did it take for it to complete for you? Also did you download and install the drivers they had linked? I have drivers already installed and the tool finds and identifies my device but I don't know if I should remove the drivers I have installed and use the ones they link to. Also do I need to restart the View into fastboot before running the tool?
I used Ubuntu, so simple to do in Ubuntu
Yep, works!
S-off without any probs.
Installed CMR right away.
Cheers,
Ralle
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I never got the ota and I'm still on 1.10, plus for those who aren't it looks like it supports the view that has the 1.13 hboot so I think we should be alright.
EDIT: It worked like a charm...I love ubuntu..
I got S-Off on my view. Now does anybody know if there is a recovery image that will work with it? Cant flash the zip to getroot until we have a recovery image for the view.
andmaf said:
I never got the ota and I'm still on 1.10, plus for those who aren't it looks like it supports the view that has the 1.13 hboot so I think we should be alright.
EDIT: It worked like a charm...I love ubuntu..
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My Flyer is on HBOOT 1.07.x - the OTA should bring the 1.10 - or not?
Tool says:
Found Device HTC Flyer P510e (flyer -1.07.0000, Android: 2.3.3, ROM Version: 1.40.207.6
Your Device is not supported at this time.
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My Flyer is on HBOOT 1.07.x - the OTA should bring the 1.10 - or not?
Tool says:
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I never got a system ota, the only ota I got was the live viewer. I've been 1.10 since the get go.
AlphaRev always does version checking, so if I had to guess it probably just means that they didn't have one to test it on. If I was you, I would drop them a line on irc, twitter, or their website and ask them about support for 1.07
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I got S-Off on my view. Now does anybody know if there is a recovery image that will work with it? Cant flash the zip to getroot until we have a recovery image for the view.
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On ubuntu it asked me if I wanted to download the clockwork mod recovery for the flyer, did the view not have one? Also, teamwin just published a new recovery image so you may ask agrabren on twitter if there is a possibility of a view compatible recovery image, I'm not sure if theirs is specifically for the evo 3d or not.
I wasn't aware that there was a CWM recovery for the Flyer?
Also, I think you can still flash a new rom with only s-off, you just have to name it to the name of the update file..
I am stuck at: Acquiring root (Method 3)
It's been stuck there for quite some time now...
Mine has been sitting on "Acquiring root <method 3>... for a long time. Is this normal? Did you experience them same?
Do you have the view or the flyer? Flashing from windows or linux?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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***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 !
OK, if you have performed the revolutionary s-off like me, your OTA updates wont Update!
Have no fear (or better you should... )
A way forward is here....
Use EsFileExplorer Manager to back up all your apps.
Use HTC Sync to Backup as much data as you see fit....
I have to say this is relatively easy for noobs but involves a fair bit of work as it returns your device to a factory format (some would say a benefit as all crud is removed!)
First choose the correct RUU update from the stock ROM section on here for your device (all latest FW's are there if people supply them...).
This will install from your PC to the Flyer when USB cable is connected, cancel HTC Sync then close it, and then run the RUU update.
This will install the latest firmware but the results are:
s-off is still present.
CWM Recovery and Super User are removed.
All you have to do then is
Uninstall HTSync from your PC.
Shut down both PC and Flyer and restart.
Connect the flyer back to the PC in HTC sync mode, and run revolutionary.exe, it will protest that your unit is already s-off but will give you the option to install CWM again.
Once this is done, you can use CWM to re-install the Superuser file su-2.3.6.3-egfh.zip
Your Flyer will be back to a rooted, Super User factory version of the latest update where you have to install all your apps and customisations again, BUT at least you got your update....
If you did not save the revolutionary.zip file first time, you can still perform this through the website.
If you want to enable phone function, you can either perform the build.prop edit found on this forum area or I would suggest you use the http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1205050&v=1&libid=1314447895451&out=http%3A%2F%2Fandroidrevolution.nl%2Fnickiberli%2Findex.php%3Fdir%3DFlyer%252FMODs%252F&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D1023&title=%5BROM%5D%5BKernel%5D%5BFlyer%5D%20FlyHigh%20ROM%20v1.2%20%7C%20extra%20speed%20%7C%20GSM%2FWiFi%20script%20%7C%20Android%202.3.4%20-%20xda-developers&txt=enable_gsm_phone_calls.zip&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13144479250571 by niciberli installed via CWM (donate to him as this one gives true contact images in phone...)
Only drawback with that is your software version in 'About Device' will say FlyHigh ROM! but it is actually stock.....
Enjoy....
Donate to football if you can in the shipped ROMs thread as he provides the support for this and any other guys such as globatron. For me, just tick the Thanks box if you find it useful.
Thank you... now I just need the latest update RUU 2.27.207.1 for o2
Well this was just perfect for me. I lost root when I flashed a stock rom and I was looking for an easy way to get it back. This did it! Thanks so much.
You can also re-flash recovery using fastboot and then install su.zip. You don't have to use revolutionary, for some people the recovery download doesn't work through revolutionary.
See the instructions in my S-OFF thread for what to do if revolutionary fails to install recovery and go from there.
As CWM is removed when a RUU is performed, and a .zip needs to be installed, I tried to keep it simple for noobs, but any input is welcome for all of us!
Does this work for the Sprint View? If not, can you tell me how to upgrade a rooted/s-off evo view?
thank Farsquidge.
but i cannot find the Original Rom for HK.
don't know how to update 2.3.4
maybe waiting a new vision to update my flyer
thank you again
ethanwinkley said:
Does this work for the Sprint View? If not, can you tell me how to upgrade a rooted/s-off evo view?
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yes it will.
globatron said:
yes it will.
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Thanks - however, can someone point me to the correct RUU? I am currently using Sprint Evo View 1.18.651.1, baseband 1.05.11.0509. It is rooted with S-OFF. I looked in this post but could not find the correct RUU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062184
TIA
Edit: I was able to flash it back to stock, then upgraded to GB 2.3.4, and re-rooted. I cannot figure out how to flash recovery - I keep getting "waiting for device".
what hboot version do you have after running this?
i now have hboot-6.10.1002. and following this link but using RUU_Flyer_HTC_WWE_2.23.405.3_R_Radio_20.3504.30.08 9BU_3809.07.04.06_M_release_204108_signed instead.
So I am not sure if this is related, but what is happening is that the internal storage is not picked up by CWM. Or is that expected behaviour?
Anybody know when the new revolutionary 1.5 hboot update is being released? I bought my phone from Best Buy and the sales rep took it upon herself to update my phone for me. HTC's way is gay and I'd rather wait.
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cannibalstreet said:
Anybody know when the new revolutionary 1.5 hboot update is being released? I bought my phone from Best Buy and the sales rep took it upon herself to update my phone for me. HTC's way is gay and I'd rather wait.
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haven't seen anything posted yet. the best places to contact (or be in contact with) revolutionary is their irc channel on freenode, #revolutionary.
it will be interesting to see how they approach supporting the later version, i.e. whether they completely replace the bootloader or exploit htc's unlock method.
we all anxiously await!
Appreciate it. I've been searching for a week now.
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I learned the hard way and updated without thinking. So ill have to wait. Maybe wait to see what the options are after ICS is released.
Sent from my EVO 3D w/ Tapatalk
I've been looking at these forums everyday for over a month and there's still no root. Does anyone have an idea of how close they are to obtaining root??
Sent from my EVO 3D using XDA App
htc method works for me. its a little annoying to flash a rom (need to do fastboot boot recovery to flash it) but it's still full root and stuff.
the title is a bit misleading. and I hope it breaks through soon
i just got my fone off of ebay today. it was already updated. guess im dead in the water for now
I used HTC's method to unlock and get root, I am on 2.5 and updated as well because my first intentions for the phone was not to root it, and now I am kicking my ass for updating to 1.50 Hboot. But either way, here is how HTC's method has worked for me in case any of you are thinking about doing it and wondering if it is worth the trouble. Yes, it is worth the trouble. Instructions and time to do it all in all wasn't even that bad in my opinion, and now at least I can flash roms (which I have been doing a lot this past week back and fourth). However I want a pure AOSP rom, with pretty much NOTHING sense, no sense dialer apk, contacts apk, evo stock messaging apk... a lot of the "AOSP" roms out there now still have some of these things that I have tried. So basically I want CM 7, cuz that's the best AOSP rom I have ever used... and I downloaded the Alpha build from Toast, but it requires S-OFF.. which doing HTC's method does not turn S-OFF... so it makes me sad So hopefully this gets kickin soon!
cannibalstreet said:
Anybody know when the new revolutionary 1.5 hboot update is being released? I bought my phone from Best Buy and the sales rep took it upon herself to update my phone for me. HTC's way is gay and I'd rather wait.
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I had no idea HTC forces two or more men to engage in sexual acts just to get the boot loader unlocked. That is just not right!
Oh wait, I did the HTC method and had no sexual contact with another male. I think you'll be fine there pal.
level27xrock said:
I used HTC's method to unlock and get root, I am on 2.5 and updated as well because my first intentions for the phone was not to root it, and now I am kicking my ass for updating to 1.50 Hboot. But either way, here is how HTC's method has worked for me in case any of you are thinking about doing it and wondering if it is worth the trouble. Yes, it is worth the trouble. Instructions and time to do it all in all wasn't even that bad in my opinion, and now at least I can flash roms (which I have been doing a lot this past week back and fourth). However I want a pure AOSP rom, with pretty much NOTHING sense, no sense dialer apk, contacts apk, evo stock messaging apk... a lot of the "AOSP" roms out there now still have some of these things that I have tried. So basically I want CM 7, cuz that's the best AOSP rom I have ever used... and I downloaded the Alpha build from Toast, but it requires S-OFF.. which doing HTC's method does not turn S-OFF... so it makes me sad So hopefully this gets kickin soon!
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Where can I find the surefire way to do this, with instructions?
Exostenza said:
I had no idea HTC forces two or more men to engage in sexual acts just to get the boot loader unlocked. That is just not right!
Oh wait, I did the HTC method and had no sexual contact with another male. I think you'll be fine there pal.
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But you have no clue what is happening in HTC's server room or software development office. The homosexual acts may be taking place on their side.
BTW, if some tech support person updated my phone for me automatically, I'd tell them I didn't want it and they can change the phone.
Haha, agreed with the user above me!
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I've actually been trying to find some Zip files for the earlier update before this last one so that way I'd have Hboot 1.40, and can run the revolutionary method, but haven't found Jack
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Where can I find the surefire way to do this, with instructions?
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Here are the instructions I went to and followed and worked just fine. the website requires you to create an account before you view the goodness, but of course that is free. Other than that, you just need to download a few things; one being the HTC Sync program, and a couple of Zip files, but after you do that, follow the instructions and you'll be good to go! Need any other help please don't hesitate, feel free to ask!
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
I did the HTC 1.5 "rooting" method successfully.
My problem now is that adb won't recognize my phone when I'm in fastboot (trying to flash ROM/Kernal). If I'm in the ROM it recognizes it, if I'm in recovery it recognizes it, when I did the 1.5 "root" it recognized it.
However when I get to the point of trying to fastboot into recovery it doesn't see it using the "adb devices" command.
I've tried reinstalling SDK several times, I've tried reinstalling the USB drivers several times, I've tried all of it on two different computers (one xp, one windows seven), debugging is allowed and fast boot is not checked.
This is a problem for flashing ROMs AND Kernals obviously.
Any ideas?
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I did the HTC 1.5 "rooting" method successfully.
My problem now is that adb won't recognize my phone when I'm in fastboot (trying to flash ROM/Kernal). If I'm in the ROM it recognizes it, if I'm in recovery it recognizes it, when I did the 1.5 "root" it recognized it.
However when I get to the point of trying to fastboot into recovery it doesn't see it using the "adb devices" command.
I've tried reinstalling SDK several times, I've tried reinstalling the USB drivers several times, I've tried all of it on two different computers (one xp, one windows seven), debugging is allowed and fast boot is not checked.
This is a problem for flashing ROMs AND Kernals obviously.
Any ideas?
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that's because you need to use fastboot, not adb, when you're in fastboot. google htc fastboot drivers g1. they're for the g1 but work fine for all other htc phones. put it in the same directory as adb. and the command is
fastboot devices
so yeah, there's your problem
omg I was stuck on a step that was already completed....thanks for your help! First droid, first root, first flash successful
is there a link for htc 1.50 to root?
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is there a link for htc 1.50 to root?
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http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
That's your current option at this point in time.
Team Revolutionary has already the patch.. i presume they're working on it and they'll release soon but there's no ETA .. we're on the same boat .. HBOOT 1.49.0011 and 1.50 same exploit tool i guess..
My advice to all - is to wait for team rev's update!
Cheer!
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
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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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Much obliged!
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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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.
Hey gang -
Working with my EVO 3D (Virgin Mobile) - and I'm stuck in a world of S-ON. The pre-requisites state that for the S-OFF Wire trick to work you must be on Windows 7 or less and be using specific version of HTC drivers. I'm running Windows 8, the specific version of HTC drivers recommended (HTC Driver 3.0.0.007) will not work in Windows 8. Needless to say I've not been able to get the wire trick to work and I'm "still sober". I've had very little success trying roms that will work and be happy with an S-ON phone. Until I decide to downgrade a machine back to Windows 7... what roms should I look for that I'll actually be able to use without bootlooping? So far the Midnight rom worked but is incredibly battery hungry (10 minutes of facebooking drops the battery 20-25%) - and today I installed MeanRom which seems to be doing better in the battery department.
Just looking for friendly advice... I've kinda given up on the wire trick for now.
Midnight1970 said:
Hey gang -
Working with my EVO 3D (Virgin Mobile) - and I'm stuck in a world of S-ON. The pre-requisites state that for the S-OFF Wire trick to work you must be on Windows 7 or less and be using specific version of HTC drivers. I'm running Windows 8, the specific version of HTC drivers recommended (HTC Driver 3.0.0.007) will not work in Windows 8. Needless to say I've not been able to get the wire trick to work and I'm "still sober". I've had very little success trying roms that will work and be happy with an S-ON phone. Until I decide to downgrade a machine back to Windows 7... what roms should I look for that I'll actually be able to use without bootlooping? So far the Midnight rom worked but is incredibly battery hungry (10 minutes of facebooking drops the battery 20-25%) - and today I installed MeanRom which seems to be doing better in the battery department.
Just looking for friendly advice... I've kinda given up on the wire trick for now.
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CyanogenMod 10.1 - WILD FOR THE NIGHT Works like a dream! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098121&nocache=1 Also compatible with Virgin (It says you need S-Off but I have S-On on my Evo 3D, just need to use Flash Image GUI)
jsls said:
CyanogenMod 10.1 - WILD FOR THE NIGHT Works like a dream! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2098121&nocache=1 Also compatible with Virgin (It says you need S-Off but I have S-On on my Evo 3D, just need to use Flash Image GUI)
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Are you on the Sprint 1.5 hboot?
WFTN is not going to boot with the stock 1.57 VM hboot.
ramjet73
Yes, sadly I'm on 1.57 hboot. This has been quite the thorn in my side.
Only one i know is Harmonia from andriodforums evo v 4g sections.
Not sure if you can run Wild for the night, but its my rom of choice but im s-off.
Looking at Harmonia now - thanks for the suggestion - I'm running MeanRom since last night.
MeanRom's battery performance is better than the last one I was using, MidnightRom.
Being stuck in the world of S-ON sucks... I want so much to try the AOKP/AOSP roms.... ugh!
Midnight1970 said:
Looking at Harmonia now - thanks for the suggestion - I'm running MeanRom since last night.
MeanRom's battery performance is better than the last one I was using, MidnightRom.
Being stuck in the world of S-ON sucks... I want so much to try the AOKP/AOSP roms.... ugh!
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The requirements for the JuopuntBear wire trick have been changed to Ubuntu Linux and they no longer support Windows at all. There's a live CD linked from the unlimited.io website that can be booted without having to actually install Linux so you might want to give that a try.
I have a guide here for root/S-OFF that might work with Windows 8 if you use this guide to install the drivers.
ramjet73
Thanks ramjet - I'm looking at that info now. It sure is a lot to consume.
Most guides all say "click this post" for reference, that has a link within to click another post, which links to another post... lol, gets to where I've got 10 tabs open in no time... not complaining at all, just a bit time consuming to ensure all the info has been digested...
I'm having fits!
I followed the guide... got the RUU installed and configured.... unlocked the bootloader (again)... flashed the SU.... now when I try to run ControlBear it won't complete, saying it can't transfer the backups - looking at the JuopunutBear website it says that error is due to a custom rom or htc sync installed.... I don't have htc sync and the rom is the RUU.... I'm really confused now...
Midnight1970 said:
I'm having fits!
I followed the guide... got the RUU installed and configured.... unlocked the bootloader (again)... flashed the SU.... now when I try to run ControlBear it won't complete, saying it can't transfer the backups - looking at the JuopunutBear website it says that error is due to a custom rom or htc sync installed.... I don't have htc sync and the rom is the RUU.... I'm really confused now...
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If you are using my guide, restart controlbear.exe and check the screen for superuser access prompts that need to approved. That's usually why the secondary backup fails.
ramjet73
Well I'll be........
Guess it would help if I actually looked at the screen, huh?
Well... I'm happy to report that after following your guide, ramjet, that I'm officially S-OFF!!! (after only the 2nd try) - I'm a happy man tonight!! Thank you sir...
I'm also refreshed that I was able to ask my questions and receive the answers and help I needed without a "xda smackdown" that tends to follow such newbie questions. For this I'm grateful.
Installed my first AOKP rom, TeamDIRT_DirtyUnicorns_V1.2, and its bootlooping after the install... never made it to the setup screen.
Ugh....
Have you installed another hboot? 1.50 and below to boot aosp based ROMs. Either do the PG86IMG.zip method, or my new favorite, search XDA for fastboot commander. I had to use it for my gfs evo v 4g because I couldn't get the pg86img to work because of the cid. I recommend 1.50.5050 jbear or 1.04 eng.
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Its on JuopunutBear hboot but its still 1.57 ... guess I need to figure out how to get to 1.50.5050.... argh.
Ready to start screaming, lol ... really thought I had it with the wire trick... double argh...
Found the thread for the PG86IMG_JBear_1.50.5050_hboot_GB -
Rename this to just PG86IMG.zip and let the bootloader flash it?
Midnight1970 said:
Found the thread for the PG86IMG_JBear_1.50.5050_hboot_GB -
Rename this to just PG86IMG.zip and let the bootloader flash it?
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That's it.
Congratulations on getting S-OFF.
ramjet73
I think I screwed up.... after going back to the RUU - I forgot to install the OTA update while on the stock RUU... now I'm having troubles sending and receiving texts.... do I have to start over from scratch?
I was getting the Radio Interface Resource Shortage error msg - I rebooted the phone and all seems well now... hmm.
Midnight1970 said:
I think I screwed up.... after going back to the RUU - I forgot to install the OTA update while on the stock RUU... now I'm having troubles sending and receiving texts.... do I have to start over from scratch?
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No problem.
Since you are S-OFF now you can just flash the firmware only updates from both the VM OTA's (November and March). The November update is in this post and the March update is in this post. Just flash them in sequence from the bootloader.
ramjet73
If I use fastboot commands to push those updates, can I rename them or do they have to remain named PG86IMG.zip?