I was able to use the HTC method to root my phone a couple of weeks ago. I was able to install one of Chad's kernels - but the rom I loaded didn't accomplish what I wanted it to.
Today - I've tried to flash a new kernel, and no matter what I do - the older version of Chad's kernel still shows up. I've even tried to install a stock kernel and no dice.
Any idea what I can do? After several hours of trying, I'm at my wit's end.
Assuming you've seen/followed the procedure in this post?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17083811
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Yep, that's what I used. I can still flash any rom - but the kernel always stays the same. :-(
I had the same problem with my HBoot 1.50.
I found out after doing hours of research that you have to either use Flash Image Gui or boot into recovery through fastboot by typing:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
everytime you wanna flash a new kernel because hboot 1.5 is not fully rootable (recovery.img should be the image file of the recovery agent you want to use, ex: clockwork or twrp). So if you used the fastboot method to get to recovery, you just flash whatever rom you want in recovery mode.
I suggest flash image gui. that app makes life much easier for hboot 1.5 users. you have to pay for the app on the market but you can download the same app for free here by the creator of the app himself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045797
Enjoy!
I think I'm really screwed now. I went back through the whole process - locked and unlocked, flashed through TWRP and STILL the old kernel shows up. Even worse - now all I get is an "error" when I try to activate my wireless.
Any ideas how to fix this?
Edit: Holy cow, Flash Image GUI was the key. I don't know why TWRP stopped working for flashing my kernel, but Flash Image GUI worked!! It's really weird, but I plan to use TWRP recovery to flash ROM's and then Flash Image GUI to flash kernels afterwards.
I've got some step-by-step info that may help in the future. Its Cwm, but the basics are the same.
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
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Hey guys, I just received a new Evo 3D through Asurion. I came from the Evo 4G, which I loved but my screen shattered the other day and I figured it was a good move to try to get a 3D considering the better specs. I'm not new to rooting, I used to flash different roms on a weekly basis and pretty much knew all the ins and outs.
From what I've gathered however, there is no current method for a full s-off unlock with the new 1.5 hboot which I have I read one of the guides in the dev forum that uses HTC's unlock method which gives you root but not s-off. It says you can't flash roms and kernels through recovery but you have to go through the boot loader... I'm a little confused about this?? I'm used to just booting into recovery, wiping whatever I need to, flash my stuff, and reboot. What's the difference here? Do I have to use adb on the computer to boot into recovery every time I want to flash something? I guess I'm just not quite sure what the limitations of HTC's unlock is and what exactly I have to do every time I want to flash a custom kernel or rom. Thanks for any help
You boot into recovery through fastboot when you flash a ROM, anything else is normal. The reason for this is the boot partition its locked (that's where the kernel goes). You can use flash image GUI to flash kernels on the go (no fastboot).
Thanks, don't you always boot into recovery through fastboot though? As in power down the phone, hold power and volume down, then boot into recovery? Also what is the flash image GUI?
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Also what is the flash image GUI?
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This app allows the flashing of kernels and custom recovery images in normal android mode!
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Thanks, don't you always boot into recovery through fastboot though? As in power down the phone, hold power and volume down, then boot into recovery? Also what is the flash image GUI?
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You only need to fastboot to recovery when you flash a ROM because it gives tempest write access to the boot partition. If you're flashing a theme our anything without a kernel, you don't need fastboot. Also, flash image GUI lets you flash a kernel on the go so you don't need fastboot.
I have the 1.50 and used the unlocked method. What I do is use the flash gui app and flash the twrp with it and then reboot into recovery and wipe everything, format, and then flash my rom I want. If I want a different kernel I flash it after I flash my rom but I first go back to main menu and rewipe everything but data then flash my kernel and reboot. I've done this alot and I've always had no problems. I'm using the new twrp 2.0. Hope this helps and u cn even pm if u need futher info.
I was hoping someone might be able to offer some suggestions here. I have a refurbed Hboot 1.5, unlocked using HTC's tool so it's S-On. I can install ROMs via the recovery and I use the FLASH GUI app to install kernel files. The problem I keep encountering is almost every ROM/KERNEL kills my WIFI. It just reads "error" and I can't resolve it. I have to then flash the one kernel I can keep getting to run, which is: 2.6.35.13-g84f8edd. (SMP PREEMPT Fri Aug 5) from a TITAN ROM.
Yesterday I relocked the phone, install the RUU - updated to 2.17 - but as soon as I installed another rom, it killed the WIMAX again (FRESH) - so I had to use the same 2.6.35.13 kernel.
Is this common, is there a working list of kernels that will work ith S-0n Hboot1.5?
I don't have any trouble with anthrax kernels. I've also used quite a few of ziggy's kernels and not had any trouble.
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I have a new 3D with HBoot 1.5. So far; It's been my experience that all AOSP kernels have no WiFi on this phone. This means that if I want CyanogenMod-7 I'll have to do without WiFi.
None of the Sense kernels/ROMs have this problem.
Try using adb rather than gui.
I've been on 1.5 hboot since August and have flashed many roms and kernels. Never had a problem with wifi. Also, the make sure you use kernels that match the rom type... Aosp, sense, update version, ics, etc... Doesn't matter what hboot you are if they don't match stuff won't work.
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I have a new 3D with HBoot 1.5. So far; It's been my experience that all AOSP kernels have no WiFi on this phone. This means that if I want CyanogenMod-7 I'll have to do without WiFi.
None of the Sense kernels/ROMs have this problem.
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I've not had any issues with cyanogen or miui.
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You have to take the boot.img outta the rom place that in the platform tools folder of ADB.
Then place the rom on your SD card.
1. make sure debug is on
2. adb reboot recovery
3. wipe everything
4.adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot flash boot boot.img
6.go to recovery and flash the rom
7. Wifi will work no issues rom runs like a champ
If you are using adb and going through fastboot, there is no need to extract the the boot image. Just fastboot into recovery and flash the rom. The kernel built into the rom will be installed too.
with faast boot you can install roms and mods just like 1.4
I have been using flash image GUI and have not had a problem with mikrunny which uses anthrax kernels.
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greeg32 said:
If you are using adb and going through fastboot, there is no need to extract the the boot image. Just fastboot into recovery and flash the rom. The kernel built into the rom will be installed too.
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If he is Hboot 1.5 you have to use the fastboot flash boot boot.img other wise you will have a bad kernel flash no wifi crappy 3g among other issues....
Hboot 1.5 users can't just flash a rom with a kernel in it. That is for the folks on older hboots....
Sorry, have done this:
(open command prompt at adb tools folder)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp-shooter-2.0.0RC0.1.img (file is in my adb tools folder)
Wipes
Flash rom
Hundreds of times successfully for many many roms of all types... Kernels, and wifi, and etc... Have all been fine.
I've been on 1.5 hboot s-on the whole time. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about 1.5
Just use flash image GUI. No adb or computer needed.
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greeg32 said:
Sorry, have done this:
(open command prompt at adb tools folder)
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp-shooter-2.0.0RC0.1.img (file is in my adb tools folder)
Wipes
Flash rom
Hundreds of times successfully for many many roms of all types... Kernels, and wifi, and etc... Have all been fine.
I've been on 1.5 hboot s-on the whole time. There are a lot of misconceptions out there about 1.5
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I don't use TWRP 2.0 due to a few roms it has flashed dirty with issues and some apk files were missing that shouldn't of been along with the roms themes.
Been using CWM recovery.
I know what your saying about recovery. Makes things easy anyways wasn't hammering on you just making things simple
I know the myths about flashing on hboot 1.5
One thing I know you can't do is just wipe and flash a rom using CWM or TWRP 2.0 while in recovery on your phone cause the kernel won't take you have to use adb. Which is what your saying while in recovery. I was thinking you ment you could just flash in recovery without using ADB your method is right. Hope the OP is up to date with flashing lmao might be confused now.. ...
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ssojyeti2 said:
Just use flash image GUI. No adb or computer needed.
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That works tooo
reaper24 said:
If he is Hboot 1.5 you have to use the fastboot flash boot boot.img other wise you will have a bad kernel flash no wifi crappy 3g among other issues....
Hboot 1.5 users can't just flash a rom with a kernel in it. That is for the folks on older hboots....
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All you have to do is fastboot into recovery and flash the ROM from there. It will pull the kernel from the ROM. if you want a different kernel then put the kernel on the Sd card and flash it after the ROM is flashed.
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thos25 said:
All you have to do is fastboot into recovery and flash the ROM from there. It will pull the kernel from the ROM. if you want a different kernel then put the kernel on the Sd card and flash it after the ROM is flashed.
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Yea, but when I do that - I get the WIFI error on almost all kernels used. I then have to use Flash Image GUI to install the one working kernel I have and it resolves the wifi issue for me.
The problem is, no matter if I use Flash Image GUI app, adb shell, bootloader, or install from recovery, it installs the rom fine, but when the system loads, no wifi, tried 6 roms, anthrex kernels etc, all the same.
I really appreciate the recommended steps provided above, I'll try both - removing boot-img and flash boot via fastboot or boot twrp shooter 2 directly and see how it goes. THANKS AGAIN
I've been using the fastboot loading of TWRP 2.0 to flash my ROMs and have had no problems with the Sense ROMs, but the AOSP ROMs/Kernels never would give me WiFi. I'll try the other two techniques of flashing the kernel (GUI and Fastboot flash) and report back the result of AOSP ROMs. It would be great to use an AOSP on this phone, my preferred Launcher SPB 3D doesn't need Sense...
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I've been using the fastboot loading of TWRP 2.0 to flash my ROMs and have had no problems with the Sense ROMs, but the AOSP ROMs/Kernels never would give me WiFi. I'll try the other two techniques of flashing the kernel (GUI and Fastboot flash) and report back the result of AOSP ROMs. It would be great to use an AOSP on this phone, my preferred Launcher SPB 3D doesn't need Sense...
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Give fast boot a try no issues for me.
My general method is flash the rom, boot, wifi busted, install titanium, restore flash image gui, flash kernel, reboot, bam...
If I'm in a rush I'll just flash via fastboot.
So far no kernel issues not sticking. Everything works.
Easy answer so this thread can end...
1 match kernel with rom... Asop ROM (cm, miui for instance) need asop kernel.... Sense rom (fresh for instance) needs sense kernel
2 flash rom and kernel with adb (need computeri)
3 flash rom with GUI (no computer needed)
Directions... Flash kernel of choice with GUI then flash rom...
Phone reboots but data broken
Reflssh kernel with GUI now everything works
Guys,
I followed this guide to unlock my phone and gain superuser access step by step:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
I then installed Rom Manager, and restarted in Recovery.
I placed this zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421065 onto my SD Card, and did not rename it. Once in recovery I installed that ROM. It installed with no errors however now the phone gets stuck at the htc logo screen.
Any thoughts?
What was contained that .zip file you flashed, and did you make a backup of your system before you flashed?
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Did you wipe data cache and dalvik? If not wipe again. If it bootloops again try pushing the kernel with fastboot.
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The .zip contains the following files:
data
devices
kernel
META-INF
sdcard
system
CHANGELOG
check_data_app
mike, can you tell me how to push the update with fastboot, I'm kind of new to all of this telephone wizardry
I can get into FASTBOOT/HBOOT/RECOVERY, however nothing I do seems to help me get past the HTC Logo. Any thoughts? Maybe I'm not waiting long enough? Can someone please tell me exactly what I need to do (if I can even do something). I might just be approaching this whole process the wrong way.
Do I install a ROM from ZIP from Recovery? Do I need to fastboot an .img file first?
Sounds like your hboot 1.5 and your phone is hanging due to you need to place a copy of your recovery in your adb folder...
The while in Hboot
Using adb with phone plugged in and debug turned on
fastboot boot recovery.img
Then wipe and flash the rom you were trying to flash...
You can't just flash a rom with recovery since your s-on
Two methods
One is fastboot boot recovery.img which is easy
Other is boot.img pain in the ass
I tried booting directly into recovery like you just said. I am using TWRP recovery.img file.
Can this be caused by the type of ROM that I am trying to install?
Everything works fine, the .zip gets applied and seems to install correctly, but it still hangs at the htc logo.
I also forgot to mention that originally I used Clockwork Recovery Mod, which i got from the market, and selected the option to boot into recovery. I don't know if that makes any difference.
You should Google shooter ruu. Get back to stock. Retry this with another shot at reading the instructions.
You must plug your phone into pc while in fastboot and give it a command to boot recovery recovery.img .
Then reflash a rom.
Read more I'm hboot 1.4 and I can still flash a 1.5 hboot correctly cause I've read how to.
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If u haven't figured it out yet, see if this helps:
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
If u have updated your phone to the newest radio in the 2.17.651.5 update you may have problems if the Rom is based on an earlier kernel/radio like I think Warm is, but I could be wrong.
You may have flashed the Rom incorrectly & not had the kernel get flashed causing the boot loop.
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Someone Please Help Me,
So I Just Unlocked My Bootloader Via HTC Dev
Then I Put TWRP Recovery Onto My 3D
So Now I Try To Flash A Rom Such As Newts One S
Wipe - Install Rom - Flash Boot.IMG - Reboot
Everytime It Boots Up But There's Never Any Signal , Ever...
HBoot - 1.5
Unlocked
Any Idea's ?
Dont know if its the same for you CDMA guys, but it might be a firmware issue. Have you tried fixing permissions in recovery?
Edit: same issue here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1643638
I could be wrong, but I thought s-on users had to flash the kernel and then the Rom. You could also try 4ext as your recovery (see my sig). It allows people who are still s-on to easily flash the kernel while flashing the Rom.
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I had a similar issue a few months back....
I was only able to resolve by booting phone into Recovery via CMD prompts on my computer. Something about the 1.5 S-On.
the phone keeps bootlooping to HTC screen. I can get into bootloader but it will not boot into recovery. I have unlocked bootloader via HTC DEV, flashed twrp recovery via fastboot, attempted to flash boot.img via flashboot, etc. tried to relock and run and RUU but that didn't work either.
Any ideas? bricked?
current status:
S-On (because I can't get to a point to get device recognized by adb for moonshine and Dev-Host is down so I can't download the files for facepalm)
Hboot 2.09
Radio: 1.12.11.1210
openDSP-V31.1.0.45.0815
October 18 2012, 15:46:20
What happens when you try to boot to recovery from the bootloader? As far as using a RUU, you're on the latest OTA, so there isn't a RUU for you to use except VipeRUU, but it requires S-off. Furthermore, you'll have to use Moonshine, not Facepalm, to gain S-off once you get your phone up & running.
when I try to boot into recovery from the bootloader it never gets past the htc screen and simply goes straight into a bootloop again.
Can you connect your phone to a PC in fastboot USB mode? It sounds like you need to try and wipe your recovery via fastboot commands, then reinstall recovery. Then follow the instructions in my guide below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2443108
I recommend using MeanBean ROM. It's S-on friendly-just follow the directions in the ROM thread to get it flashed properly.
yes I can connect via fastboot usb. I have already wiped and flashed both TWRP and clockworkmod recoveries several times in an attempt to get it to load into recovery to be able to flash a rom. No joy on any attempt.
spartansbleedgreen said:
yes I can connect via fastboot usb. I have already wiped and flashed both TWRP and clockworkmod recoveries several times in an attempt to get it to load into recovery to be able to flash a rom. No joy on any attempt.
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Stay away from ClockWorkMod recovery-it doesn't play well on the EVO LTE and isn't supported. It sounds like your recovery partition may have gotten borked. There is a file around here somewhere that will restore it but I can't recall where it is.
couldn't find anything under the search terms "rebult recovery" and "recovery partition"
any ideas on how to find it?
still haven't found any solution
Try doing a full wipe, then flash the ROM
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PM Zarboz about JTAG. That might be your last resort.
EDIT: Actually, I have an idea. What ROM were you on? Have you tried this?
You'll need the firmware zip from the 3.16 update, which I will upload shortly.
UPDATE: 3.16.651.3 Firmware (thanks to xHausx)
You should be able to push this through fastboot and flash. It *should* normalize your partitions and get the stock recovery back. If that works, you should then be able to flash TWRP and get going again.
Thanks
Captain_Throwback said:
PM Zarboz about JTAG. That might be your last resort.
EDIT: Actually, I have an idea. What ROM were you on? Have you tried this?
You'll need the firmware zip from the 3.16 update, which I will upload shortly.
UPDATE: 3.16.651.3 Firmware (thanks to xHausx)
You should be able to push this through fastboot and flash. It *should* normalize your partitions and get the stock recovery back. If that works, you should then be able to flash TWRP and get going again.
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just got me out of the facepalm death trap. :good: