[Q] HTCDEV Problem with Regawmod unlocker? - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

I have HTC EVO 4G LTE with the 1.22.651.3 update. I'm trying to use the instructions here http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...s/192777-evo-4g-lte-1-22-651-3-root-easy.html as I haven't found a working method for this update at XDA.
When trying to use Regawmod boot unlocker and it fails when it gets to the part "retrieving unlock_code.bin" from HTCDEV stating that it's probably a problem with HTCDEV's website and no changes have been made. (I've used this method twice before with no problem with 1.22.651.1?)
Is it normal for HTCDEV to have problems a week at a time? f I can't get root I might as well give up and take the OTA updates.
Thanks!

Micro Maniac said:
I have HTC EVO 4G LTE with the 1.22.651.3 update. I'm trying to use the instructions here http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...s/192777-evo-4g-lte-1-22-651-3-root-easy.html as I haven't found a working method for this update at XDA.
When trying to use Regawmod boot unlocker and it fails when it gets to the part "retrieving unlock_code.bin" from HTCDEV stating that it's probably a problem with HTCDEV's website and no changes have been made. (I've used this method twice before with no problem with 1.22.651.1?)
Is it normal for HTCDEV to have problems a week at a time? f I can't get root I might as well give up and take the OTA updates.
Thanks!
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Go here and do it manually. It's a known problem with the automated tool. He's working to fix it. If you looked at the last few posts in his thread you'll see many people are having the same problem.

rawintellect said:
Go here and do it manually. It's a known problem with the automated tool. He's working to fix it. If you looked at the last few posts in his thread you'll see many people are having the same problem.
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Okay. Found your manual setup post and manually unlocked the bootloader. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919&page=152) (Shows UNLOCKED on boot screen)
These files are in the root of SDcard 1
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
RegawMOD_Rooter.zip
Phone in FASTBOOT USB
H:\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
sending 'recovery' (7536 KB)...
FAILED (data transfer failure (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.019s
Then phone locks up until holding power button shuts off.
Thanks!

Problem solved....
Micro Maniac said:
Okay. Found your manual setup post and manually unlocked the bootloader. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919&page=152) (Shows UNLOCKED on boot screen)
These files are in the root of SDcard 1
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
RegawMOD_Rooter.zip
Phone in FASTBOOT USB
H:\Desktop\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
sending 'recovery' (7536 KB)...
FAILED (data transfer failure (Unknown error))
finished. total time: 0.019s
Then phone locks up until holding power button shuts off.
Thanks!
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After searching quite a bit I found this command.... "fastboot erase cache" Executing "fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.im then works.
H:\Desktop\Root new\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.3.3.0-jewel.img
sending 'recovery' (7536 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.997s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.832s]
finished. total time: 2.832s
TWRP now loads in recovery and loads RegawMOD_Rooter.zip
I now have root! (Strange that it didn't wipe out the phone but root is verified!)

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[Q] cwm wont flash (evo 3d htc unlocked)

hello. i recently unlocked my phone through htcdev.com and today i took my shot at rooting the device. i followed the rooting video http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225974 to try and root the device and when i got to the flashing the clockworkmod portion, instead of it working it gave me this error
C:\android>fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img
sending 'recovery' (4832 KB)...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
can anyone give me any advice on whats going wrong?
chemicalinferno said:
hello. i recently unlocked my phone through htcdev.com and today i took my shot at rooting the device. i followed the rooting video http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225974 to try and root the device and when i got to the flashing the clockworkmod portion, instead of it working it gave me this error
C:\android>fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img
sending 'recovery' (4832 KB)...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
can anyone give me any advice on whats going wrong?
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Not many of the technical people have unlocked their devices uses the htcdev.co method, most of us have used the revolutionary method was it was released first and seems to unlock more of the device than HTC does.
With that said, based on your above command and error message it would appear the bootloader is not unlocked. Are you sure the HTCdev.com method worked properly?
The only other method for loading a custom recovery, which could work using the HTCdev method would be through ROM Manager in normal android mode, or using my application, Flash Image GUI.
Both these methods just mentioned will require the recovery partition write access to be allowed while booted in normal android mode. This is definitely accomplished with the revolutionary s-off method, but I'm not 100% sure the HTCdev method allows this. If the HTCdev method does not allow recovery write access from normal android mode, then the worse that will happen is the application will say it flashed correctly, but it will not have worked.
Keep us updated as I'm curious how much write access the HTCdev method provides to the internal partitions... hope that helps!
chemicalinferno said:
hello. i recently unlocked my phone through htcdev.com and today i took my shot at rooting the device. i followed the rooting video http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225974 to try and root the device and when i got to the flashing the clockworkmod portion, instead of it working it gave me this error
C:\android>fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img
sending 'recovery' (4832 KB)...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.000s
can anyone give me any advice on whats going wrong?
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Did you happen to skip step 17 prior to flashing recovery by chance?
"Step 17. Put your Evo 3D in fastboot mode by first going to Settings->Power and make sure "Fast boot" is checked off. (Again, yes)."
rleonard55: when i went to turn off the fast boot option I found that it was still off. So i just continued on with the process. I don't know if that has anything to do with the error I had or not.
joeykrim: I know my device is unlocked because when i load it in hboot mode it says unlocked at the top. However I don't know if it was unlocked properly. It may bmhave been an error in my process so I'm gonna try it from the start again. If that doesn't work I will be researching the other methods you mentioned and then proceeding with them.
I also realized I did not have usb debugging mode on So I'm gonna check if that changes anything. I appreciate both of you helping me with this issue. Thanks!
ok so i have tried relocking my device and then unlocking it again and i came out with the same result. i was going to try the GUI app you suggested but you need root access to use it which i do not have. i am trying to root my device through this method which requires cwm recovery. could i possibly temp root my device and then install the recovery through android mode that way? or would that risk bricking my device? also if i can go the temp root method in your application should i have the clear the cashe and dalvik cashe options checked or not?
looking forward to hearing from you
SOLVED!!!!
ok so i figured out exactly what was going wrong. it was a very specific issue. after you have unlocked the device and you are about to flash cwm you must load up hboot (power, vol down) then BEFORE pressing any buttons you must plug in your usb cable. THEN go to fastboot and press power to select it.
the order i was doing it in (hboot, fastboot, then usb cable) was causing the issue because when i did it the other way it flashed with no problem.
thank you for your help and thanks for the app i will definately be using it
chemicalinferno said:
ok so i figured out exactly what was going wrong. it was a very specific issue. after you have unlocked the device and you are about to flash cwm you must load up hboot (power, vol down) then BEFORE pressing any buttons you must plug in your usb cable. THEN go to fastboot and press power to select it.
the order i was doing it in (hboot, fastboot, then usb cable) was causing the issue because when i did it the other way it flashed with no problem.
thank you for your help and thanks for the app i will definately be using it
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wow! frustrating it was such a small step but definitely good to know. i have a feeling you won't be the only person running into that issue.
thanks for posting back your solution and glad everything is working now!
Yeah no problem glad no one else will have to go through that.
I did run into one other issue or a possible issue. After I installed my root it gave me an "error code:0" now I do have root but I'm questioning if its a full root. I don't know what stuff is specifically locked by HTC's unlock method so I've just been researching to see what I can find out. All I know is in the video I watched his Su install continued doing different installations where mine stopped. I'll figure out what's going on eventually but if its a known issue that has a solution it would definately save me some time.
this is the official error i got
creatng SYSTEM:xin/su symbolic link...
E:error in /sdcard/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
(status 0)
installation aborted
dont know if it matters or not it was the very last step in the root and like i said i have root access. thanks in advance for any response
and yet again SOLVED! lol you just have to install it 3 times in a row
CWM
@ chemicalinferno.
I tried the method of loading hboot first that worked for you but sadly didn't work for me . Any other suggestions?
This may sound like a way off question, but did you unlock using revolutionary or HTC? If HTC when the option to unlock your device appeared (lock screen where you select yes/no) did your phone reboot or did you have to take out the battery?
Thanks
UPDATE: Soooo ****ing weird. I had been trying to get cwm to flash for have the day yesterday (5 hours)
I went to this sight here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
and tried this method. It also wouldn't work. Went to bed at 3 am this morning, woke up at 9:30 this morning. Sat down, looked at the screen, typed in the adb commands and low and behold **** started working??? I didn't do anything different than I did yesterday. But hey, I'm rooted with SU.
Craziest thing every.
chemicalinferno said:
and yet again SOLVED! lol you just have to install it 3 times in a row
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Hey, I was reading your post and I'm still stuck not able to get past the "fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img" step. I'm trying to do exactly as you. Can you tell me exactly what you did that im still stuck as it is stuck in sending 'recovery' <4832 KB>.... and wont do anything else. You are right this is frustrating
IM STUCK IN A BOOT LOOP AND WHEN I TRY TO FLASH FROM FASTBOOT IT GIVE ME AN ERROR WONT LET ME FLASH cwm img FROM FASTBOOT ??? PLEASE ADVISE IM hboot 1.50 AND ext4 RECOVERY BUT MY RECOVERY GOT MESSED UP SO IM TRYING TO FLASH cwm.img FROM FASTBOOT SO I CAN FLASH A KERNNEL AND GET BACK GOING THANKS
I had updated my HTC Evo 3D OTA from 2.3.3 to Android 4.0.3 software version 3.28.707.1 then unlocked it using HTC Method. Unlock success than I flashed recovery with CWM Shooter. Flash success but when I load recovery, the phone just boot up normally. CWM screen not loaded to load custom ROM.
Option 1. ROM Manager says:
You must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su" or "/system/xbin/su". Use Google Search on your computer to find instruction to root your phone.
Option 2. Superuser apps says:
su binary not found
Option 3. SuperOneClick v2.3.1
Stuck at Step 7. No respond at all.
And, at the command "CheckIfRooted" my device gave result 'false'.
I already tried USB debugging mode, and flash with other .img with other version of CWM. Still not working. Is there any other method to gain superuser access?

Stuck in stock rom!!!

i can't flash the unlock token i get from htc using the official method and i've tried to redo the procedures for like a hundred times now, everything is set properly on my phone like fastboot is unchecked and debug mode is toggled on but everytime i just get the same error...i'm getting desperate
C:\adb>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.145s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
finished. total time: 0.150s
can somebody shed some light?
tomanlam said:
i can't flash the unlock token i get from htc using the official method and i've tried to redo the procedures for like a hundred times now, everything is set properly on my phone like fastboot is unchecked and debug mode is toggled on but everytime i just get the same error...i'm getting desperate
C:\adb>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.145s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
finished. total time: 0.150s
can somebody shed some light?
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try this
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Did you name the file adb? Try changing the file name of the folder you have fastroot in.
Calidrifter said:
Did you name the file adb? Try changing the file name of the folder you have fastroot in.
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mnomaanw said:
try this
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
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thx guys but the problem is i got adb and everything setup right, just that the token cant be correctly verified by my evo 3d...
Use fastboot. It'll work
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Download the fastboot drivers. Put the phone on fastboot usb. Put the unlock.bin in the right folder. Usually c:/android. Enter the command prompt on your computer and change it to the right directory then type
C:/android> fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
That should do the trick
Sent from my blazing fast 3d using xda premium
I know how you feel. I re-locked mine and now it wont even send the unlock_code.bin to unlocktoken...
Hopefully someone will be able to assist you better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114 try this...
N4LG4S said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114 try this...
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thx, i tried it ytd but yet still no luck...it doesn't S-OFF at the last step and there're many "daemon not starting" (error?)

Unable to unlock phone HTCDev Method

Hi, i recently bought a replacement EVO 3D and i am having trouble unlocking it. I was able to unlock my first 3D which had the exact same software versions with no problem.
I have HBOOT 1.58 and the latest Sprint OTA ICS update.
When i go through the CMD part and enter the following:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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nothing happens.
CMD shows the following:
C:\sdk-tools>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)... OKAY [ 0.151s]
writing 'unlocktoken'... INFOunlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.008s]
finished. total time: 0.160s
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but I don't receive an option to accept on my phone it just stays in the bootloader menu. Has anyone had this issue? Thanks
I know this doesn't help but I did have the problem with one EVO 3d I had with hboot 1.5 so I returned it and luckily got another with 1.4...spent 8 hours trying to unlock that one and never did get answers
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk 2
Well first is the code.bin in it folder were it shud be?
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-OFF
HBOOT 1.58
Jmurphy8367 said:
Well first is the code.bin in it folder were it shud be?
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-OFF
HBOOT 1.58
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Yes, it is sitting in the main folder with the other files. I followed the same steps i used before which worked on my old EVO 3D, but are not working on this one. Thanks.
All drivers and HTC sync good to go?
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-Off
hboot 1.58
Jmurphy8367 said:
All drivers and HTC sync good to go?
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-Off
hboot 1.58
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Yes, I also tried uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers..and I tried a second computer. I have no idea what could be wrong, Is there an official RUU out yet from sprint for the new OTA ICS that I should install on it?
Here's my s-off folder put it on it hardisk its got fast boot adb and recovery put the code.bin in there and try it
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-Off
hboot 1.58
---------- Post added at 08:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:08 PM ----------
http://db.tt/T6eecDpL
EVO 3DIZZLE
S-Off
hboot 1.58
The same thing happened. Command Prompt returns the following:
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.151s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
(bootloader) unlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.008s]
finished. total time: 0.159s
But nothing happens on my phone screen. Still stuck at the screen that says Fastboot USB in red. The window asking me if i want to unlock bootloader does not come up.
Robot818 said:
Hi, i recently bought a replacement EVO 3D and i am having trouble unlocking it. I was able to unlock my first 3D which had the exact same software versions with no problem.
I have HBOOT 1.58 and the latest Sprint OTA ICS update.
When i go through the CMD part and enter the following:
nothing happens.
CMD shows the following:
but I don't receive an option to accept on my phone it just stays in the bootloader menu. Has anyone had this issue? Thanks
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Did you get a new token file for your replacement phone?
I would submit the file you capture from your phone and get a new token again just in case something went wrong the first time.
I "re unlocked" my phone after 1.58 using the same binary file I had from when I previously unlocked it.
sonza said:
Did you get a new token file for your replacement phone?
I would submit the file you capture from your phone and get a new token again just in case something went wrong the first time.
I "re unlocked" my phone after 1.58 using the same binary file I had from when I previously unlocked it.
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Thanks for your reply, I just tried getting a new token again and still haven't been able to get the unlock bootloader option to pop. I've actually requested a new token three times now and and still nothing.
Just to let anyone else know that might have this same problem, i was able to fix this by running the RUU found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1827712
My phone is finally unlocked!
Robot818 said:
Thanks for your reply, I just tried getting a new token again and still haven't been able to get the unlock bootloader option to pop. I've actually requested a new token three times now and and still nothing.
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Ok, the fact that is says sending with 0KB would seem to me that it is not actually reading the darn .bin file.
Now this might seem stupid, but we are shooting totally in the dark here.
First, I have my folder that has adb and all the other files in the root of the hard drive. It is called rootevo, just to keep the folder name short. While it usually should not matter, I knew we would be running adb from a command box, and that can sometimes cause issues with folder and file names longer than 8 characters.
If the phone is booted, plug it in and you should be able to type "adb reboot bootloader" and the phone should reboot to the bootloader screen. If this works, I would try and do the unlock process again. Make sure you are typing in the name exactly as it is named in the folder.
The other option would be to boot straight to bootloader after a battery pull. Again, not sure why it would matter, but you have a strange one here, so the fix could end up being equally strange.
Good luck! :laugh:
i guy's can you help us
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.156s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
finished. total time: 0.172s
what is the solution of this error.???

[Q] Cannot unlock ? (still relocked after unlocking)

current state: unrooted, s-on, relocked
I successfully unlocked my phone, installed TWRP and attempted to flash a new ROM. Some how I messed up by wiping out system file without backup, and I failed to flash a new ROM either.
So I flashed my phone with RUU latest version (hboot 1.19, radio 1.12.) Now on the bootloader screen it says RELOCKED on top.
When I tried to unlock (normal HTC Dev method) the terminal gave "unlock token checked successfully OKAY", and the unlock confirmation screen showed up normally.
But after rebooting, it turns out my phone is still "RELOCKED." Is there any reason why it doesn't work? And how to reunlock it successfully?
Did you submit the unlock token to htc website so that you can be given the unlock_code.bin file to flash?
---------- Post added at 05:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:41 PM ----------
Never mind I misread the post, try the relock command and unlocking again
Make sure the command is right
Fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
om4 said:
Did you submit the unlock token to htc website so that you can be given the unlock_code.bin file to flash?
---------- Post added at 05:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:41 PM ----------
Never mind I misread the post, try the relock command and unlocking again
Make sure the command is right
Fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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Here is what happened in my terminal:
C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) Device was already locked!
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.014s
C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.147s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
(bootloader) unlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.164s​
After that the green unlock confirmation screen showed up on the phone, I chose unlock, pressed power button, waited for it to reboot, then reboot again to see the bootloader. Still no avail (relocked).
Have you tried flashing twrp anyway?
Use the 2.2.2.0 release, the new 2.3 has some issues that need to be worked out. It may just flash over, and never know
om4 said:
Have you tried flashing twrp anyway?
Use the 2.2.2.0 release, the new 2.3 has some issues that need to be worked out. It may just flash over, and never know
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Here's what I got:
C:\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (7356 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.170s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 1.810s​
(I used the img file in 2.2.2.0 twrp zip file. The name is recovery.img)
Does the failure message have something to do with being relocked?
Have you tried the PJ75IMG.zip for twrp. If you are s-off you should be able to install that and not worry about being unlocked.
Sent from my icrap 2 using Tapatalk HD
That shouldn't happen unless phone is still locked or software doesn't match
cruise350 said:
Have you tried the PJ75IMG.zip for twrp. If you are s-off you should be able to install that and not worry about being unlocked.
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Opps sorry, I'm currently S-On.
om4 said:
That shouldn't happen unless phone is still locked or software doesn't match
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When I tried to lock the phone again, it says my phone is already locked. But the problem is normal unlock method doesn't work with some reason.
I'm stumped, maybe ruu again?
om4 said:
I'm stumped, maybe ruu again?
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Done ruu again, but still can't get unlocked.
Maybe it's worth mentioning that after select 'Yes' on the unlock bootloader screen (the green page), the phone didn't reboot. It just turned itself off with red LED charging.
chtat12 said:
Done ruu again, but still can't get unlocked.
Maybe it's worth mentioning that after select 'Yes' on the unlock bootloader screen (the green page), the phone didn't reboot. It just turned itself off with red LED charging.
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Is there another way around (manual method) for unlocking? To me it looked like some thing after the green confirmation page just didn't work right.
I can't think of any reason it wouldn't work again, maybe someone else will see this and have a fix. Sorry
chtat12 said:
Is there another way around (manual method) for unlocking? To me it looked like some thing after the green confirmation page just didn't work right.
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You could try downgrading to hboot 1.12 to get s-off...then it won't matter if you're unlocked or not. The process is still pretty new and not for the faint of heart (yet), but seems to be verified working. Check the downgrade sticky thread in the original dev forum for more details.
Sent from my EVO LTE
I would have mentioned it if closeone had a release ready but it's still a bit off. Better to wait then to have someone following directions to purposely brick their phones
premo15 said:
You could try downgrading to hboot 1.12 to get s-off...then it won't matter if you're unlocked or not. The process is still pretty new and not for the faint of heart (yet), but seems to be verified working. Check the downgrade sticky thread in the original dev forum for more details.
Sent from my EVO LTE
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I believe downgrading method requires an unlocked phone, since it needs twrp for adb commands?
Yes it does, I didn't even remember that lol. I just didn't mention it because right now the overall process is rough
I think the unlock process modified the boot section, and looks like mine is a bit messed up. If so, would 'fastboot flash boot <bootfile>' work? (I don't know where to find it yet, just an another thought.)
chtat12 said:
I believe downgrading method requires an unlocked phone, since it needs twrp for adb commands?
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Good point...
Sent from my EVO LTE
any resolution to this? i find myself in the same situation

[S-Off] Facepalm S-Off for HTC Evo 4g LTE

Edit dfownloads removed as the host started serving malware.
I dont have these files anymore, sorry, please dont ask for them
For other HTC devices supported by FacePalm, please see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155069
Welcome to Facepalm S-Off for modern HTC phones.
Credits and terms:
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Both beaups and jcase will collect the applicable active bounties. Further donations are greatly appreciated and can be sent to:
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While this process shouldn’t be too risky, bricks can happen. None of us will be accountable. If you are worried, don’t do it.
This is a pretty simple method, however, you will need to have a working adb and fastboot environment. This method will work on any operating system that supports adb and fastboot. You should understand how to use a terminal window in your O/S. If you don’t understand adb and fastboot, you probably don’t need S-off.
Lastly, the work herein should not be stolen, repackaged, one clicked, bat’d, etc. soffbin3 is not GPL and may not be reused, integrated into other work, reposted, or redistributed without our permission.
For this to work, you must be rooted and have superCID (unlock/custom recovery is optional), see the threads below for help and information regarding obtaining superCID, unlock, root, etc. Note these threads are provided for convenience only. Please look for support for them in each respective thread if you need it, do NOT clutter this thread with support requests regarding obtaining superCID and/or root! If you try this process without superCID, it will not work, and you may have issues!:
SuperCID for HTC Evo 4G LTE:
Code:
adb shell
su
echo -ne "22222222" | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=20
1)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
2)
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
(wait for black HTC Screen)
3)
Code:
fastboot flash zip PJ7510000-EvoLTE.zip
After a while, You should see the following error “FAILED (remote: 92 supercid! please flush image again immediately)”
7) Immediately issue the following command:
Code:
fastboot boot EvoLTE-rescue.img
(this is fastboot boot, NOT fastboot flash!)
8) Allow device to boot (may not fully boot on some custom roms)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
9) You should see what you are looking for!
If you need help or just care to say thanks, join us on IRC: #FacePalm http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=facepalm
Enjoy.
Took me all of 2 minutes to get s-off.
Extra info: This works on 3.16 firmware and subsequently 3.15 as well.
Indirect said:
Took me all of 2 minutes to get s-off.
Extra info: This works on 3.16 firmware and subsequently 3.15 as well.
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Probably worked on 3.16 for you as you already had supercid, I'm guessing the recent 3.16 update prevents changing the CID.
I dont think so because we've never used CID on this phone before. Only way to find out is to test.
Thanks for bringing this to the evo lte! I have windows 8 so this is gonna make it much easier compared to dirtyracun, thanks!
Thread cleaned. Going forward let's see about keeping it respectful in here.
You guys are freaking awesome thanks to all involved
Sent from my PoS MoPho
This is super easy! You guys rock. Thanks 4 this
Sorry for the stupid question, but what is supercid.?
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Chocorico said:
Sorry for the stupid question, but what is supercid.?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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Pretty sure it's that first 3 lines of code - makes your phone believe it has older firmware so you can flash older RUUs/updates. Swear there used to be a thread for it around here somewhere.
Help! I'm bricked.
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot devices
HT25KS405806 fastboot
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot oem rebootRUU
...
(bootloader) Start Verify: 3
OKAY [ 0.059s]
finished. total time: 0.062s
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flash zip PJ7510000-EvoLTE.zip
sending 'zip' (35863 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.435s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) adopting the signature contained in this image...
FAILED (remote: 92 supercid! please flush image again immediately)
finished. total time: 3.450s
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot boot EvoLTE-rescue.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.853s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.862s
Then my phone never booted back up.
Hold power for 40 seconds, nothing in that should be causing bricks.
EDIT:
Apparently you were not bricked, we can only support stock roms, can't control how it behaves on AOSP, given it should still work, but it might not until you do a reboot. Please next time confirm that you are bricked before posting that you are.
[23:24:30] <BB15> I'm actually not bricked. I got it to boot back up and I'm s-off, but now I get prompted to activate my phone
BB15 said:
Help! I'm bricked.
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot devices
HT25KS405806 fastboot
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb reboot bootloader
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot oem rebootRUU
...
(bootloader) Start Verify: 3
OKAY [ 0.059s]
finished. total time: 0.062s
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot flash zip PJ7510000-EvoLTE.zip
sending 'zip' (35863 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.435s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) adopting the signature contained in this image...
FAILED (remote: 92 supercid! please flush image again immediately)
finished. total time: 3.450s
C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>fastboot boot EvoLTE-rescue.img
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 0.853s]
booting...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.862s
Then my phone never booted back up.
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jcase said:
Hold power for 40 seconds, nothing in that should be causing bricks.
EDIT:
Apparently you were not bricked, we can only support stock roms, can't control how it behaves on AOSP, given it should still work, but it might not until you do a reboot. Please next time confirm that you are bricked before posting that you are.
[23:24:30] I'm actually not bricked. I got it to boot back up and I'm s-off, but now I get prompted to activate my phone
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Yeah, I wasn't bricked. After waiting for some time for my phone to reboot after running FacePalm I unplugged the USB and held the power button and it booted right up. Rebooted the bootloader and verified that I was s-off. Then I ran into the activation problem. Just flashed MeanBean and ran through the activation, now all is good. Your work on this is much appreciated.
Thankkssssss S-off already
Chocorico said:
Sorry for the stupid question, but what is supercid.?
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
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mildlydisturbed said:
Pretty sure it's that first 3 lines of code - makes your phone believe it has older firmware so you can flash older RUUs/updates. Swear there used to be a thread for it around here somewhere.
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here you go:
[SUPERCID] SuperCID For EVO LTE(Ruu to older firmware(not hboots))
So for clarity, the superCID commands are run from the phone while booted? or in bootloader? It looks from the way its written thats its meant to be done while the device is booted
Edit:
Thanks OCN
Finally have s-off!!!!
Thx to Facepalm S-Off I now have s-off. Finally,after a long year and a half of trying to get s-off.....
I must have been doing a few things wrong this whole time or Facepalm S-Off has done it right...
Rxpert said:
So for clarity, the superCID commands are run from the phone while booted? or in bootloader? It looks from the way its written thats its meant to be done while the device is booted
Edit:
Thanks OCN
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I ran it while booted. No issues.
Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2
Fantastic job.
Already S off but props given.
Very nice.
Wow, this was incredibly easy. Soff in less than 2 minutes. I just followed the directions and flashed stock rom to be safe. $$ coming to you guys on payday!!

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