Getting my HTC EVO 3D today, and I would like to root it. However, I have a Mac that does not support bootcamp (reg. Macbook). The process described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199725 is a bit too complex for me. I would like to obtain full root, and I have no access to a PC that will let me download and install things (my whole family, even extended has Macs). I'd appreciate someone who has rooted their device on a Mac without using bootcamp to walk me through rooting via instant messaging on any one of your preferred instant messengers. Please help me here!
dopapifreak34 said:
Getting my HTC EVO 3D today, and I would like to root it. However, I have a Mac that does not support bootcamp (reg. Macbook). The process described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199725 is a bit too complex for me. I would like to obtain full root, and I have no access to a PC that will let me download and install things (my whole family, even extended has Macs). I'd appreciate someone who has rooted their device on a Mac without using bootcamp to walk me through rooting via instant messaging on any one of your preferred instant messengers. Please help me here!
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Why not install windows on mac, so u can dualboot?
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As I said, my Mac does /not/ support bootcamp (the software required to dualboot).
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As I said, my Mac does /not/ support bootcamp (the software required to dualboot).
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sounds like you need a friend with a windows box
EDIT: the link you provided is only for the older bootlaoder versions, you might have to use htcdev unlock method for hboot 1.5.
You should check your hboot version BEFORE you go any further. If you have 1.5, you should read this guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
If all this still proves "too much" for you, maybe you shouldn't root?
There is not (and I hope there never is) a "one click" root method
the method duce listed is the one you'll wanna follow. i also run macs, and i like being helpful, so if you ever need help with anything mac-related dont be afraid to come to meh for help.
Actually, I lucked out and got a phone with HBOOT 1.4
dopapifreak34 said:
Actually, I lucked out and got a phone with HBOOT 1.4
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lucky bastard...
enjoy full root then
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http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/preview_unlock_process
Will this process that they are offering to unlock the phone basically "root" my phone? I'm a little confused...Will it give me the capabilities to flash roms and do the things as if I rooted my phone with the processes and tutorials here on XDA?
No it won't only the bootloader no s off
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I dont see any point in it. It gets nothing done.
Coffee and Hip-Hop!!!
Awe..that sucks..so I guess to really root my phone I will have to do it the other way then here. Ok. Thought it was going to be a super simple one click fix
If it's anything like rooting the Evo4g which I did as soon as it was available when it just released...it took so long and so much reading. That's the reason I haven't gotten around to doing it for my 3d yet >_<
syypher said:
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/preview_unlock_process
Will this process that they are offering to unlock the phone basically "root" my phone? I'm a little confused...Will it give me the capabilities to flash roms and do the things as if I rooted my phone with the processes and tutorials here on XDA?
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syypher said:
Awe..that sucks..so I guess to really root my phone I will have to do it the other way then here. Ok. Thought it was going to be a super simple one click fix
If it's anything like rooting the Evo4g which I did as soon as it was available when it just released...it took so long and so much reading. That's the reason I haven't gotten around to doing it for my 3d yet >_<
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to help clarify, the rooting process is two steps, same as the EVO 4G.
1) unlock the write protection on the internal memory, otherwise known as bootloader unlock or s-off
2) add root access to the device (Superuser.apk or su binary, etc)
there are currently two methods to unlock the write protection on the internal memory of the EVO 3D.
1) revolutionary.io which works on all hboot versions except the most recent. they unlock the write protection on all partitions in all modes.
2) htc official bootloader unlock which unlocks the write protection on some of the partitions in some of the modes.
personally, i've done the revolutionary method as some of the members are the same as unrevoked and the other members are also very helpful and intelligent. i do trust their work and they released their method before HTC so i didn't really have a choice at the time!
hope that helps clarify!
syypher said:
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/preview_unlock_process
Will this process that they are offering to unlock the phone basically "root" my phone? I'm a little confused...Will it give me the capabilities to flash roms and do the things as if I rooted my phone with the processes and tutorials here on XDA?
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Look for the Revolutionary method, that'll Root your phone!
Look Here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192661
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.
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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??
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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.
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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?
Worm1996 said:
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!
Hi,
Ive been meaning to S-Off my HTC ReZound in order to RUU back to Stock and hopefully get a replacement phone due to some issues. I only have a Macbook Pro but I do have Parallel 7 installed running Windows 8 Release Preview. I also have the necessary Fastboot and ABD files to HTCdev unlock and run commands. I just want to know how I can go about S-Off-ing my device, if possible, on my Mac
The follow is what my phone is currently at/running. Some detailed instructions on how to would be much appreciated. Thanks
S-ON
Unlock via HTCdev Unlock
CleanROM Developer Edition 1.2
HBOOT- 2.21.0000
Radio- 1.22.10.0310r/1.22.10.0308r
Build Number- 3.11.605.22 CL339740 release-keys
http://unlimited.io
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http://unlimited.io
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Yea I read all that, wondering which download/rom to use and if I'm on a correct firmware..
Looks like you're on ICS with 2.21 HBOOT. Get the ICS version...
This is an older thread but I'm reviving it as a mac user. I just recently got my (very old) original Intel imac back from my inlaws as they upgraded to a refurbished mac. The screen is going, and it can't be upgraded anymore to a higher OS as is not a Core Duo 2 chip. Anyway, as I don't have space to partition my Mac Air (yes I'm a Mac fanboy, but iphone hater) I used to have bootcamp on the old iMac and used to run windows XP on it. Back then I was first transitioning to Mac, so I wasn't going cold turkey. I'm windows free and have been for a while. Long story....getting to the point here, if I can find my old XP disc, I can reinstall Windows on it. Is it possible to S-off with Unlimited's Juopunutbear with XP? Again, I've been out of the Windows game for a while, so give me slap if I sound silly. I'm about ready to get this thing S-off and do the ROM thing again (Darn I miss the ease of my Dinc). My phone crapped out the other day and I was stuck on a white HTC screen, so I had to relock and run the global RUU again. But I'd like to try roms on the stock firmware, and with the most recent release, I'm sure some Roms might be built from that too.
Sugarhill, I may have missed it but was your rezound previously s-off? I only ask because you do not have to re s-off ever if your rez was s-off before. Unless you flashed a non engineering bootloader and ran the lock command from fastboot.
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wildstang83 said:
Sugarhill, I may have missed it but was your rezound previously s-off? I only ask because you do not have to re s-off ever if your rez was s-off before. Unless you flashed a non engineering bootloader and ran the lock command from fastboot.
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No Stang, I was never S-off on my Rezound. I'm a Mac only household, and my work computer (windows...and I barely use it) cannot download or install stuff without administrator privileges so I've never been able to S-off. I'd like to, and with the reaquisition of my old iMac, it has been previously licensed to run my copy of Windows XP on it through apple's bootcamp program.
I miss my dinc and getting your rooted versions of updates for it.
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No Stang, I was never S-off on my Rezound. I'm a Mac only household, and my work computer (windows...and I barely use it) cannot download or install stuff without administrator privileges so I've never been able to S-off. I'd like to, and with the reaquisition of my old iMac, it has been previously licensed to run my copy of Windows XP on it through apple's bootcamp program.
I miss my dinc and getting your rooted versions of updates for it.
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Ah ok, gotcha. Well even if it an older mac, how about just install Ubuntu on it and use the linux version of j bear's s-off? I don't really know if thats possible, but I do know the s-off does support ubuntu, I just don't know if it supports XP...
Yeah either install Ubuntu or find a copy of windows from the zeraw mart
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Yeah either install Ubuntu or find a copy of windows from the zeraw mart
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I don't know what Ubuntu is or the zebras mart
318sugarhill said:
I don't know what Ubuntu is or the zebras mart
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Well then, let me be the first to introduce you to a whole new world of linux, by way of the flavor we all know as Ubuntu.
Download, burn to disk or thumb drive and install. Real easy
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Well then, let me the first to introduce you to a whole new world of linux, by way of the flavor we all know as Ubuntu.
Download, burn to disk or thumb drive and install. Real easy
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I just googled it. Looks like I just found something to do this weekend. How come on all these why can't I on a Mac threads does no one mention you can run Ubuntu from a disk?
318sugarhill said:
I don't know what Ubuntu is or the zebras mart
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Read zeraw backwards
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AshtonTS said:
Read zeraw backwards
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I know you're trying to help me, but I'm just not getting it. Still no idea what you're saying. Just read an article about somebody dual booting Ubuntu 12.04 on an original intel imac just fine. So I'm going to try that this weekend, and see if I can't finally get this thing S-off. I used to try Roms left and right on my Dinc. While I use my phone now more than ever during the day than I did back then, I won't be able to change quite so often, but some of the Roms I've looked into seem pretty awesome.
Simple...I want to root this thing and get s= off...but I swear HTC and their bootloaders suck at rooting in my opinion and I am very confused on how to root this guy..can someone explain what to do first...I'm guessing unlocking first but idk..
I am on HBoot 1.5 and the latest firmware...any help would be greatly appreciated and appreciate your time at least reading this
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Phantomg93 said:
Simple...I want to root this thing and get s= off...but I swear HTC and their bootloaders suck at rooting in my opinion and I am very confused on how to root this guy..can someone explain what to do first...I'm guessing unlocking first but idk..
I am on HBoot 1.5 and the latest firmware...any help would be greatly appreciated and appreciate your time at least reading this
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first you unlock your bootloader using HTC's method for , next youll want to flash the recovery to a new verson and then boot into it and load your phone as a usb device and then copy over the super user zip and run it...;reboot then youre rootedafter that you look up Unknownforce's method to dpwngrade and obtain s-off or you can do the new "wire trick"
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first you unlock your bootloader using HTC's method for , next youll want to flash the recovery to a new verson and then boot into it and load your phone as a usb device and then copy over the super user zip and run it...;reboot then youre rooted
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I have not tried that method but i found this method to work very well..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563342
Let me be totally honest the easiest way to hboot s off is to perform the wiretrick it is the easiest fastest way to do it.... its all about the wire timing and having a root on your phone with a pc with the program and adb and fastboot drivers
you can obtain the adb and fastboot drivers by searching rootevo3dnew.zip via google and dll that once done go into the folder or zip file and obtain A file Called HTC Driver.exe click it and install after that use jeuponut bears wiretrick
For me, its easier to use boot cd or boot flashdisk...
I also a new user of shooter, my phone just arrived 36 hours ago but I'm success downgrade to 1.4 hboot, S-off,rooted,custom recovery, and custom ROM..
Just follow this:
Http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563342
Sorry for my bad English.
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Thanks guys for the replies..I heard of a way that requires the need to brick your phone and I was not doing that at all haha. I know how to use adb so I will look into your suggestions to see if it works out for me. This sucks I have never had a stock phone always rooted and flashed to get the best in life..need to get this darn s unlocked!!lol
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Thanks guys for the replies..I heard of a way that requires the need to brick your phone and I was not doing that at all haha. I know how to use adb so I will look into your suggestions to see if it works out for me. This sucks I have never had a stock phone always rooted and flashed to get the best in life..need to get this darn s unlocked!!lol
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If you follow the directions in the stickies in the development forum, you will be fine. I bricked mine following their directions and had no issues. Either way (using the wire trick or bricking), you will bee so glad you are s-off.
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Phantomg93 said:
Thanks guys for the replies..I heard of a way that requires the need to brick your phone and I was not doing that at all haha. I know how to use adb so I will look into your suggestions to see if it works out for me. This sucks I have never had a stock phone always rooted and flashed to get the best in life..need to get this darn s unlocked!!lol
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The brick is only a temp-brick. Think of it more as putting it into a "recovery mode" in which you're recovering to a lower hboot. It's simple enough to do once you get it into that mode. Plus you don't have to use HTC Unlock and hand over your warranty to HTC.
For me, its easier to use boot cd or boot flashdisk...
I also a new user of shooter, my phone just arrived 36 hours ago but I'm success downgrade to 1.4 hboot, S-off,rooted,custom recovery, and custom ROM..
Just follow this:
Http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563342
Sorry for my bad English.
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i just followed this link to unlock:
http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all...shing-evo-3d-roms-kernels-using-fastboot.html
then to downgrade and s-off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471246
as iam new to this when i tried it... i am really nervous of bricking my phone... but eventually... i succeeded after several tries of doing the same thing over and over again..... and its pretty exiting....you try it...you'll be fine
Dont use htcdev for these reasons:
1.Warranty void aka re-locked
2. Its a lot of mess
3.You need to flash the boot.img once you flash a new rom again.
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I can not find any tutorial on how to get S-OFF on my HTC Evo 4G LTE. I go so the site for the instructions but they are very complicated. I have tried it already and even installed ubuntu on my computer and tried the command but it say command not found or something like that. Please help. I want to get back to stock and it seems like the only way I can do it is if I get S-OFF. I'm not sure but I don't think the lazy panda method works anymore either.
Try this thread, it has instructions starting second page I think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282998
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iShuffle said:
I can not find any tutorial on how to get S-OFF on my HTC Evo 4G LTE. I go so the site for the instructions but they are very complicated. I have tried it already and even installed ubuntu on my computer and tried the command but it say command not found or something like that. Please help. I want to get back to stock and it seems like the only way I can do it is if I get S-OFF. I'm not sure but I don't think the lazy panda method works anymore either.
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If you are on 3.16.651.3 the latest you can use Moonshine it's windows friendly
If you are anything below 3.16 you can use Facepalm also window friendly this takes about 5 mins or less I used it a couple weeks ago on a friends phone