There are many Guides, some could use a bit of updating. I feel like this post will clear up some of basic questions for new 3D Hboot 1.5x owners that I've seen repeated in the Q&A. I've referenced the ones I found helpful and have tried to provide clarification/updated links where appropriate from what I've learned on my Sprint CDMA Evo3D.
In no order, thanks to Zedomax, JTniggle, Afuddyduddy, Football, Mr.Esp, Scrosler, Mikeyxda, Attn1, DC13, TrevE, xHausx, JoeyKrim, TwoLazyG, Unkownforce, Closeone, Chad.Goodman, CWM Team (Koush), & TWRP for all the previous info.
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DISCLAIMER: I'm not a dev, nor do I play one on t.v. Use the information and links at your own risk. READ and UNDERSTAND what your doing before flashing is the best bet.
I take no responsibility or credit for the information.
Edit: This info 'primarily' relates to the Sprint CDMA Evo3D. I am not familiar with phones flashed to other carriers (Vmobile, Boost, etc) and flashing Sprint Evo3D Ruu's etc may wipe out your carrier settings. If you know whether or not any of this works with other CDMA carriers, please feel free to respond.
SDX Version of this thread
------------------------------------ Background Info You Should Know ------------------------------------------
To get into BOOTLOADER (Hboot): press [vol down] + [pwr] at the same time when powered off.
(You will need to disable the "Fast boot" option in "Settings -> Power" or pull the battery).
(You can also enter the bootloader from Android OS by typing “adb reboot bootloader” at ADB prompt)
From Hboot, you can select to boot into "Fastboot" (Fastboot USB when connected) and Recovery (if installed).
Note1:
To use "fastboot cmds" from Windows Cmd Prompt you MUST be in the "fastboot" mode within the bootloader.
Note2:
To use "adb cmds" from Windows Cmd Prompt you MUST have phone booted to the "Android OS" with "Debugging" enabled (under settings) or apparently any mode except "fastboot" and phone connected via USB.
Note3:
- go to Settings -> Power -> Fast boot (uncheck/disable it).
This is like "sleep" mode for Windows except for Android OS, where phone doesn't fully shutdown and is different from bootloader's "Fastboot" mode. It will prevent you from booting to bootloader manually.
- start CMD Prompt’s within your android sdk tools or platform tools folder or where ever you copied the ADB.exe, fastboot.exe, AdbWinApi.dll, Unlock_Code.bin, etc files to.
(Win7 shortcut: locate/open adb folder, press [shift] + [left click] and choose "open cmd window here" )
Note4:
ADB & Fastboot filenames/commands have to EXACTLY match (cAsE too). This includes the recovery filename.img file that is in the adb/fastboot folder AND installed on the phone to work...
Example:
fastboot flash recovery command:
Type: fastboot flash recovery YourRecoveryFilename.img
Fastboot boot to recovery cmd:
Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img
(SDX) My Gathered ADB/Fastboot Commands Reference from several posts
(CNET) MD5 Checker 2.31 (creator)
(GET IT! You should check your downloads against MD5’s whenever they’re posted to verify a good download.)
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CONTENTS:
Post 2 My Hboot 1.5x HTC Unlocking References
Post 3 My Running stock RUU Reference info (HTC Unlock Step 13 Error)
Post 4. My Recovery/Root (Su) Flashing Notes
Post 5. My Hboot 1.50 Rom/Kernel Flashing Notes: (Scenarios)
Post 6. CWM Recovery Backup, Format/Wipe, Restore, & Flash
Post 11. My Gathered RUU .exe/.zip Links (& How to extract RUU zip yourself)
Post xx. Hboot Unlock/Relock zips for S-OFF USERS ONLY
ALTERNATIVES TO HTC UNLOCKING (Get S-Off!)
Important: Want to understand your options? See Evo3d HBoots/S-off Differences & Rooting Background Info
----------------------------- Juopunutbear/ControlBear S-OFF hboot 1.5x(no downgrade) 8/10/12 --------------------------------
Globatron & the Unlimited.io folks have a "Wire Trick" option for Hboot 1.5x & S-Off as an alternative to the Hboot downgrade.
Note: YOU MUST HTC UNLOCK 1ST & BE RUNNING A ROOTED STOCK ROM IN ORDER FOR THIS METHOD TO WORK.
JuopunutBear is the first release from team Unlimited.IO. It is a tool for gaining (radio) S-OFF on a number of HTC phones and optionally flashing a custom Juopunutbear bootloader that supports full write/erase fastboot commands. JuopunutBear does not provide root access, however with S-OFF this is a simple process of flashing superuser from recovery.
Support:
Support for our tools is via IRC channel #unlimited on freenode ONLY. We DO NOT provide support, instructions, or downloads via XDA.
If you do not have an IRC client you can use this link.
Using how-to guides, "kits" and using other instructions on XDA to S-OFF your device is not recommended and will not be supported by Team Unlimited. If you want the best experience and results - go direct to the source. Dealing with support issues through the forums is inefficient and posts may get lost in long support threads, of which we would have too many to actively monitor. We have therefore decided that all support should be through our IRC channel. This will allow us to help you in real-time and through the whole process.
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(XDA) Ramjet73's [Guide] Quick And Dirty Evo3D Root & S-OFF (Sprint/Virgin Mobile)
- This is the "unofficial" thread/method I used on my 2nd Evo3D and is very well Setup and Supported by Ramjet73 (recommended).
(XDA) Globatron's [S-OFF] Juopunutbear S-OFF -Beta Release- Incl. 1.5x hboot (no downgrade)
- This WAS the official XDA thread. Please see website: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm for "Official Support".
Note: Jbear now works on the new Sprint 2.89 base with Hboot 1.58 (& VM with Hboot 1.57).
------------------------------ Ultimate Recovery Tool 3.1 (Unbrick, Downgrade, VM Radio Fix/Reset) 5/14/12 -------------------------------------
Unknownforce did it again! This time its a complete tool to downgrade or fix almost everything.
(XDA) Unknownforce's [TOOL] Ultimate Recovery Tool 3.1 (Unbrick, Downgrade, VM Radio Fix/Reset)
And Closeone has a LiveCD again for us "non-linux" users in 3rd post of Unknownforce's thread.
UPDATE: Confirmed to work with Hboot 1.58/2.89 & 2.95 FW by "Bricking it Twice" See THIS POST
And this help thread/example from June 2014...
*Solved* CDMA Sprint Hboot 1.58 Total noob guide for S-off[ROOT]
(Walkthrough for Hboot 1.58 with 2.95 fw and S-On, downgrade to hboot 1.40 with 1.13 fw to get s-off and update back to 2.95 FW)
----------------- Original HBoot 1.50 Downgrade to Hboot 1.40 (Replaced by the Ultimate Recovery Tool Above) ----------------------
UnknownForce, appears to have done the impossible and has SUCCESSFULLY DOWNGRADED HBOOT 1.50. What was once a complicated process has been repackaged into something simpler for us average users using Closeone's LiveCD. This is the original method and both of these threads are very well supported by the authors & the community.
Note: YOU MUST BE ON FULL STOCK 2.17 RUU (LOCKED/RELOCKED) TO USE THIS METHOD.
UPDATE: Reported to work with Hboot 1.58/2.89 FW by "Bricking it Twice" See THIS POST
I've successfully downgrade with this. The process is updated and even easier with Closeone's LiveCD. Here's the info:
(XDA) Closeone's [TOOL] HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit Live CD
For a complete overview of the process, make sure you look at Closeone's 3rd post: Step By Step How-to Downgrade With the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit
(XDA) Unknownforce's [DOWNGRADE HBOOT] HBOOT 1.50(And possibly future/other devices)
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2. My Hboot 1.5x HTC Unlocking References 2-22-12
2. My Hboot 1.5x HTC Unlocking References: (once unlocked have a look at recovery/rooting below)
FYI, the OTA update apparently won’t allow the “Unlock” to work/get step 13 error, so just run the Full RUU.exe or RUU.zip. See “Running Stock RUU Reference” further down.
OPTION 1:
(HTCdev) Download & install needed SDK/Java/HTC files. Create an account and unlock, you’ll have to do most of this anyway: http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
- (SDX) Copy of Original HTC Unlocking Instructions form HTCdev.com (plus some extra step 13 notes I added):
HTC Unlocking Bootloader Instructions 1-11-12.doc http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?48wfw8l692rd3cz
OPTION 2:
(HtcEvoHacks) NEW - How to Root Evo 3D! [2.08.651.2 and Later] [Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock Method & CWM Recovery] WITH VIDEO!
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
(WATCH THE VIDEO! IT HELPS A LOT no matter which option you choose! You can just follow the guide/tools provided there or use updated files like in my “scenarios” further down)
Additional unlocking references:
(XDA) JTniggle's [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] (All via ADB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
(XDA) [OFFICIAL][S-OFF sorta][HBOOT 1.5] HTC Bootloader Unlock for EVO 3D
AFuddyDuddy's Walkthru (TWRP): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19900096&postcount=371
(SDX) SOLVED-My Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems (2-6-12)
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.0
** Screenshot of my ADB/FASTBOOT PC folder and list of working recovery files** (See attached)
3. My Running stock RUU Reference info 8-22-12
3. My Running stock RUU Reference info: (Step 13 Error)
First Some Notes:
joeykrim said:
NOTE 1: The bootloader will only scan/load files from the /sdcard if they are placed in the root and labeled PG86IMG.zip.
The RUU .exe can't be placed in the sdcard, the rom.zip file from inside of the RUU can be extracted, renamed to PG86IMG.zip and placed in the root of the /sdcard.
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NOTE 2: You may get a bad DL, Check your downloads against the MD5's. There's an off chance you may need to try a different usb cable.
With S-On, the only way to update the radio/fw is with the RUU!
Note 3: If you previously did the HTC Unlock, you'd have to "RELOCK" BEFORE running the RUU.
To do this from fastboot type: fastboot oem lock
Note 4: If your still on earlier Fw (ie 2.08.651.3), you can still use those RUU’s.
(Must be same or greater than the firmware version on your phone if you are HTC Unlocked/S-ON).
OPTION 1 - RUU.exe info: (Fastboot USB mode preferred)
(MS Windows Program that works with phone in "Fastboot USB" mode or booted to Android OS)
See My Gathered RUU .exe/.zip Links to get the files (from post 11 below).
RUU.exe HOW-To directions I pulled previously:
(Pulled from the HTC Ruu. Same for all Ruu.exe versions)
(SDX) Copy of Original HTC Evo3D RUU 651.3 exe Directions.doc
From RUU Directions; said:
Getting Started
Before you run the ROM Update Utility (RUU), make sure you have done the following:
• The correct PC driver for your Android phone has been installed.
• The Android phone is connected to your PC using the USB cable. The PC must recognize the Android phone.
• Standby or hibernation mode of your PC has been disabled.
• Close all running applications on the PC. (MY Note: including Antivirus)
Important Do not interact with your Android phone unless the RUU wizard instructs you to do so.
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OPTION 2 - RUU.zip info: (Make sure you have plenty of battery/charge left!)
See My Gathered RUU .exe/.zip Links to get the files (from post 11 below).
I prefer the .exe version but “FULL” RUU.zips may work for you (must be renamed PG86IMG.zip).
From Scrosler's zip Directions : http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-3d-rooting-roms-hacks/107641-how-return-100-stock-all-versions.html
Scrosler; said:
USE ONLY FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES. THIS OVERWRITES EVERYTHING!!!!
**THIS WILL RETURN YOU TO FRESH OUT OF THE BOX**
You will not need any special drivers loaded, etc...
1.Download the stock ROM ZIP image: and rename it "PG86IMG.zip"
2.Copy it to SD Card
3.Reboot phone into hboot mode by holding volume down and then press power.
Keep volume down held until you boot into hboot mode.
4.In hboot mode the phone will scan the SD card with the image. Once it finds it will ask you if you want to update. Press "Power" to update.
5.Wait.... For a while. When it gets to "system" it will loop a few times. Its quite nerve wracking actually but after about 5 or 6 times it will complete.
6.Once the entire flash is complete it will prompt you to "press power to reboot." Press power and your phone will reboot to 100% stock ROM.
MPG Edit: (Optional for S-Off Phones. N/A for HTC Unlocked (S-ON) Phones).
7.Once the phone has been flashed you will need to set the secure flag on the radio for S-ON to do this use "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" Make sure you are in fastboot menu. To do this power down and hold power down while powering up and select fastboot. I have attached the fast boot and adb files to the post.
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IMPORTANT: - If you are S-OFF, congrats! You can flash anything and don't have to set it back to s-on, but...
TO SET THE SECURITY FLAG TO S-ON, YOU MUST HAVE A STOCK HBOOT INSTALLED FIRST OR YOU WILL BRICK!
Additional Versions/Info for using the zip:
(XDA) TwoLazyG's [GUIDE] Unroot your HTC unlocked EVO 3D (Hboot 1.50 & Stock RUU's)
(XDA) Scrosler's [HOW TO] Return to 100% stock 1.13.651.7 / ROM - Recovery - S-ON!
4. My Flash Recovery/Root (Su) Notes 2-13-13
4. My Flash Recovery/Root (Su) Notes:
There are additional notes from my "problems" thread that may help and the OP at the very top.
(You can use the Recovery.img of your choice, some won’t work though! See issues thread below) :
(XDA) Hboot 1.5 ROM/Recovery install issues (fastboot/FlashimageGui) & Scenarios
(SDX) Hboot 1.5 ROM/Recovery install issues (fastboot/FlashimageGui) & Scenarios
Edit: If you get "remote: not allowed" while flashing a recovery, you may not be HTC Unlocked. (If you are S-Off, stock Hboots will have this issue too).
See the Hboot/S-Off Differences Thread for specifics.
Get the SuperUser zip and pick a Recovery.img file:
UPDATED Su: Latest from Su site (pick one and put on the root of sdcard).
- Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
- MD5: b3c89f46f014c9df7d23b94d37386b8a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ MD5: fc462fa0630379edbe10006b1d19d9b1
- ChainsDD's Site: http://androidsu.com/superuser/
Revolutionary CWM from Attn1's thread (Also at HtcEvoHacks.com): This version is rock solid for S-On/S-Off and without any known issues that I've heard of.
- Cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img (put in ADB/fastboot folder & keep it there.)
- MD5: 296b356378f70d963081ad07a1507ff0
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680#post14693680
CWM Touch v5 (Latest) : I tried the new CWM Touch Recovery v5.8.0.2 and it worked fairly well (USB Mount/Charge don't work yet, and I have had repeatable issues flashing "superwipe" zips & some kernel zips). NO UPDATES/FIXES IN A LONG TIME.
- recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-shooter.img (put in ADB/fastboot folder & keep it there)
- MD5: 5f0e65bf2e408a9b39b7b9fc9ce63ce8
- Direct DL: http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-shooter.img
TWRP 2.4.1.0 (& 2.2.0): Includes HTC DumLock, but using it is optional. Very solid overall, but some issues reported in previous releases with full wipe/formatting & restoring backups. Many new features in 2.2 (I haven't tried it yet)
- openrecovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-shooter.img (put in ADB/fastboot folder & keep it there)
- PG86IMG-twrp-shooter-2.2.0.zip (Older version flashable from bootloader/rename PG86IMG.zip first.)
- HTC DumLock Instructions page (Hboot 1.5x): http://www.teamw.in/project/htcdumlock
- Main TWRP 2 Page
(Includes GooManager app to install any supported recovery from Android OS, as well as other install methods)
4ext Recovery (RECOMMENDED): As a workaround to "fastbooting" into one of the above recoveries, I'm going to point out 4ext Touch Recovery b/c it works well & w/o any significant issues. It is easily installed from android via an app AND allows HTC Unlocked users a simple/consistent method for flashing roms & kernels w/o fastboot/pc and it's compatible with CWM's backups.
- Direct DL: http://www.4ext.net/ddl/shooter/recovery.zip
- recovery.img (Extract from the Recovery.zip, put in ADB/fastboot folder & keep it there)
- MD5: varies based on current version
- Main 4EXT Recovery Touch with SmartFlash Thread
(Make sure to GET/INSTALL the 4ext Recovery Control/Updater app "Trial" from the market afterwards!)
If you prefer a version of 4ext installable from the bootloader as a PG86IMG.zip, see RamJet73's Post.
Note:
ADB & Fastboot filenames/commands have to EXACTLY match (cAsE too) the recovery filename.img file that is in the adb folder and installed on the phone to work...
Example:
fastboot flash recovery command:
Type: fastboot flash recovery YourRecoveryFilename.img
Fastboot boot to recovery cmd:
Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img
Scenario 7 – Load CWM Recovery 4.0.1.4 (4ext, or TWRP 2.x) & Su via fastboot/recovery
Reminder:
- These start from Android os with phone connected via USB (usb debug enabled)
- goto Settings -> Power -> Fast boot (uncheck/disable it)
- start CMD Prompt within your android sdk tools or platform tools folder or where ever you copied the ADB.exe, fastboot.exe, etc files to.
(Win7 shortcut: locate/open folder, press [shift] + [left click] and choose "open cmd window here" )
type: adb reboot bootloader (phone boots to hboot, should see "fastboot USB" )
type: fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img (flash CWM Recovery via fastboot cmd)
(for 4ext replace with: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img )
(for Twrp replace with: fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-shooter.img )
sending 'recovery' (4832 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.154s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 10.124s]
finished. total time: 11.279s
Type: fastboot boot cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img (boot to CWM Recovery via fastboot cmd)
(for 4ext replace with: fastboot boot recovery.img )
(for Twrp replace with: fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.2.0-shooter.img )
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 1.154s]
booting...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: 1.154s
(phone enters “Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4 or 4ext) ->Note: You may want a full backup before Installing Su.
select: install zip from sdcard
locate file: su-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and install it.
reboot to OS
Once in Android OS, Verify Root/Busybox with JoeyKrim's "Root Check" app. I had to DL and install "BusyBox" from market "default settings". You probably will too (Is it needed? IDK).
Note: You should definitely make a backup via Recovery before doing anything else.
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This is more or less from the follow guide that I followed (look familiar?) :
(HtcEvoHacks) NEW - How to Root Evo 3D! [2.08.651.2 and Later] [Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock Method & CWM Recovery] WITH VIDEO!
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
Similar links/info:
AFuddyDuddy's Walkthru:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19900096&postcount=371
(XDA) JTniggle's [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] (All via ADB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
**(CWM) Latest Rom Manager and Recovery Links
(only certain .img files worked for me on HBoot 1.50, couldn't get "RomManager" to work for me; S-on? )
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
(CWM direct links index) http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/
Note: I wouldn't recommend randomly downloading from the direct links w/o knowing what your doing. Use Caution since no info is provided!
(XDA) Dees_Troy's [RECOVERY] TeamWin Recovery Project (twrp) 2.0.0RC0.1 [2011-12-30]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1400614
( http://teamw.in/project )
Just a note: You can add the word "recovery" to the Recovery.img filename ( recovery-cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img ) and should be able to flash it from android with Jk's FlashImage app and skip flashing it with fastboot. You can then boot to the recovery (with quickboot or with phone off.. PWR + Vol DN) and flash the SU zip from recovery. But, you will have issues restoring backups if you don't enter recovery via fastboot cmd). More "scenarios" in my thread.
5. My Hboot 1.5x Rom/Kernel Flashing Notes 8-22-12
5. My Hboot 1.5x Rom/Kernel Flashing Notes: (Scenarios)
My Unlocked Hboot 1.50 fastboot Cmd Good/Bad Scenarios 2-4-12 (7 total) :
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18924.msg239685#msg239685
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21795921&postcount=10
NOTE: Yes, workarounds include FlashImage, & TWRP w/DumLock, but you should get comfortable with Fastboot first (Scenario 6)!
If you are comfortable with Fastboot and want to try one of the workarounds, here's where to look:
- Joeykrim's FlashImageGui
- TeamWin's TWRP Recovery 2.0 with HtcDumlock baked in (Universal Option for any recovery also available)
- Universal DumLock Tutorial by Zedomax
- 4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC1 with SmartFlash for s-on
(4ext recovery is easily installed from android via an app AND allows HTC Unlocked users a simple/consistent method for flashing roms & kernels w/o fastboot/pc and it's compatible with CWM's backups)
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Scenario 5 – Load Qnhoang's Rom & Kernel (QRS-Beta3.0.zip) using FlashImage & CWM Recovery 4.0.1.4
(Or CWM v5 Touch. Started from android os, CWM Recovery previously installed)
JoeyKrim's Directions; Link below said:
HTC Unlock - Hboot 1.5 Users Guide for ROMs with a Kernel (boot.img file):
1) Unlock using HTC method for Hboot 1.5 users
2) Load this application, Flash Image GUI, onto the device.
3) Download ROM .zip file to the sdcard on the device ( /sdcard/sdx/QRS-Beta3.0.zip ).
4) Open up Flash Image GUI, select Browse and select the ROM .zip file, downloaded to /sdcard in the previous step.
5) Flash Image GUI will provide a warning, reminding that the ROM .zip file will *need* to be flashed in the custom recovery afterward.
6) Flash Image GUI will index the full ROM .zip file searching for the kernel and kernel modules. Once located, the Flash Image button should be enabled.
7) Select the Flash Image button and Flash Image GUI will load the kernel modules and kernel from inside the ROM zip file. [F.I. said successful]
skipped - 8 ) Once completed, turn off the device. (Assuming you've already loaded a custom recovery)
skipped - 9) Hold volume down + power to boot into the bootloader. Select recovery.
Mpg2 NEW - 8 ) Once completed, got a prompt to "reboot recovery" and selected that option vs. power down & rebooting to enter recovery (cwm 4.0.1.4)
Mpg2 NEW - 8.5) (phone enters Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4 or CWM v5 Touch)
Wipe : data, (cache, Dalvik cache, android_secure)
Mounts & Storage … Format: /system
9) Inside the custom recovery, load/flash the ROM zip file "QRS-Beta3.0.zip" . (CWM 4.0.1.4 shows competed).
10) Reboot to normal Android mode and all should work including Wifi!
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Outcome: Phone rebooted and everything loaded correctly.
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Scenario 6 – Load Qnhoang's Rom & Kernel (QRS-Beta3.0.zip) via fastboot & CWM Recovery 4.0.1.4
(Or CWM v5 Touch. Started from android os, CWM Recovery previously installed)
NOTE: If you enter your recovery via FASTBOOT cmd, you should be able to flash nearly everything like normal except Radio, & Boot Logo’s with Hboot 1.50 & S-ON.
type: C:\Android>adb reboot bootloader (phone boots to hboot)
type: C:\Android>fastboot boot cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img (boot to CWM Recovery via fastboot cmd)
(or replace with: fastboot boot recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-shooter.img )
downloading 'boot.img'...
OKAY [ 1.154s]
booting...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: 1.154s
(phone enters “Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4 or CWM v5 Touch)
Wipe : data, (cache, Dalvik cache, android_secure)
Mounts & Storage … Format: /system
Flashed rom Zip (QRS-Beta3.0.zip)
Reboot to OS
Phone reboots to new Rom & Kernel.
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Additional References:
JoeyKrim's [FlashImage Guide] for Flashing kernels/roms with HTC Unlock (Hboot 1.50) and FlashImage:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16129916
http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=14034.0
(XDA) JTniggle's [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] (All via ADB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
AFuddyDuddy's Walkthru:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19900096&postcount=371
6. CWM Recovery Backup, Format/Wipe, Restore, & Flash 8-22-12
6. CWM Recovery Backup, Format/Wipe, Restore, & Flash: ! MAKE SURE YOU READ THE NOTES IN THE OP AT THE TOP FIRST !
You CAN get into RECOVERY by: press [vol down] + [pwr] at the same time when powered off.
You CAN enter Hboot and select to boot into "Fastboot" (Fastboot USB when connected) and Recovery (if installed).
BUT… YOU MUST enter recovery via “fastboot boot” command if you want to flash kernels (ie, flash a Rom/Restore a backup). If you enter your recovery this way, you should be able to flash nearly everything like normal.
NOTE: Yes, workarounds include FlashImage, & TWRP w/DumLock, but you should get comfortable with Fastboot first!
If you are comfortable with Fastboot and want to try one of the workarounds, here's where to look:
- Joeykrim's FlashImageGui ( My extra Flashimage notes in Post 3 above )
- TeamWin's TWRP Recovery 2.0 with HtcDumlock baked in (Universal Option for any recovery also available)
- Universal DumLock Tutorial by Zedomax
- 4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.5 RC1 with SmartFlash for s-on
(4ext recovery is easily installed from android via an app AND allows HTC Unlocked users a simple/consistent method for flashing roms & kernels w/o fastboot/pc and it's compatible with CWM's backups)
Sdcard/clockworkmod/ (This is the folder CWM & 4ext Recovery creates/uses.)
/backup (recovery's backup of /system, /data, /boot.img, etc. are saved here by date. You can edit the filename.)
/download (If you use CWM Rom Manager, it will place its downloads here)
After the phone has a Custom recovery, the recovery can be used to:
1) Flash/install .zip files:
- New/rooted kernels, including boot.img files (controls how the o.s. works with hardware)
- Roms (complete /system & /data file with kernel, custom apps, modded settings)
- Bootanimations (should be correct resolution)
- Other system improvements
- Themes (modify look of phone/menus etc. Specific to each phone (Evo3D) & FW/radio Base (ie 2.08.651.3)
Must clear "dalvik cache" & flash "deodexed template" or deodexed Rom, boot to system, before flashing each theme).
2) Make .tar backups of /system, /data, & /cache. Also backs up /boot ( boot.img or Kernel), /recovery (recovery.img ), /wimax (wimax.img ), that can be restored, usually together.
Note: Format the appropriate partition before restoring. (Usually format/wipe the first 3.)
It’s a good idea to make an initial stock backup right after you install the custom recovery. Then you can just format, restore the backup, and relock to be full stock again.
3) Format/wipe the 3 main partitions and flash other partitions (Evo3D default filesystem is EXT4 ):
/system (o.s., system apps)
/data (google acct, app & phone settings, downloaded/installed apps)
/cache (used by o.s. to access info/apps, includes "/dalvik cache")
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Controls:
[ Vol Up/Dwn ] = move or highlight selection
[ Power ] = select item/option (press all the way down)
Note: On CWM Touch version HW controls still work. Mount USB Storage & USB Charging don’t work yet.
Unlocked HBoot 1.50 and S-On Notes:
- Can’t flash Boot Logo’s with HBoot 1.50 and S-On
- Can’t flash Radios (for cellular data) with Hboot 1.50 and S-On. Must “relock” bootloader and flash official Ruu’s.
- Must enter recovery via “fastboot boot” command if you want to flash kernels (ie, flash a Rom/Restore a backup).
How to Flash a Zip (Generally):
Place the .zip on the SDcard (or Sdcard/zip or similar folder of your choice)
Boot to recovery via fastboot command. Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img (Not always necessary)
-> ADVANCED -> WIPE DALVIK CACHE (habit of mine)
-> INSTALL ZIP FROM SD CARD -> CHOOSE ZIP FROM SDCARD
-> LEAVE RECOVERY -> REBOOT TO SYSTEM
How to flash a rom (Geneally):
- Make a backup in recovery first (/system, /data, /cache, etc)
- Format/wipe the 3 partitions as appropriate.
(some Rom zips will do this for you, but may require a specific recovery coding such as “Edify” in CWM).
- Flash the Rom.zip (or any rom's zip depending on your baseband)
- Reboot to system, let it load, Verify functions
How to flash a theme (Geneally):
- Go to recovery, Wipe " Dalvik Cache ",
- Flash the " Stock Deodex Template" or Deodexed Rom (Depending on your baseband)
- Reboot to system, let it load, Verify functions
- Go To recovery, ADVANCED, Wipe "dalvik Cache"
- Flash the theme you want, ie GreenSteel.zip
- Reboot to system, let it load, Verify functions
Note: Anytime you wipe dalvik cache it will take longer to boot the first time.
Back up & Restore your file system with CWM recovery (DETAILED)
1 - (Enter Recovery via fastboot command prompt. Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img )
-> BACKUP AND RESTORE -> BACKUP (This will separately backup: boot.img, /system, /data, /cache, wimax.img, etc)
* NOTE: you can stop here if you just want a backup*
2- (Format Manually through Recovery)
-> WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET ( this will format the DATA & CACHE partitions for you in one shot )
-> MOUNTS AND STORAGE -> FORMAT SYSTEM
-> FORMAT DATA (Optionally there if needed, i.e. to restore only data partition)
-> FORMAT CACHE (Optionally there if needed)
4- (Restore Manually through Recovery)
-> BACKUP AND RESTORE -> CHOOSE YOUR BACKUP
-> RESTORE (This will restore all parts of the backup: /system, /data, & /cache, /boot [ boot.img or Kernel], /recovery [recovery.img], /wimax [wimax.img], SD-EXT if setup )
Note: If there is more than one, the numbers are a date/time stamp (ie: 2012-02-16.06.14.40 is Feb.16, 2012 at 6:14AM), so choose the appropriate one. I typically change the name later, ie: "2012-02-16 651.5MeanRom6 ".
4.1- ADVANCED OPTION (Restore portions of backups individually)
-> ADVANCED RESTORE -> CHOOSE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE ( /system, /data, /cache, /boot, /recovery, /wimax, SD-EXT)
-> RESTORE
5- (Reboot)
-> LEAVE RECOVERY -> REBOOT TO SYSTEM
Flash a ROM with CWM recovery (DETAILED. From Scenario 6)
1 - (Enter Recovery via fastboot command prompt. Type: fastboot boot YourRecoveryFilename.img )
-> BACKUP AND RESTORE -> BACKUP (This will separately backup: boot.img, /system, /data, /cache, wimax.img, etc)
2- (Format Manually through Recovery)
-> WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET ( this will format the DATA & CACHE partitions for you in one shot )
-> MOUNTS AND STORAGE -> FORMAT SYSTEM
3- (Flash ROM’s zip)
-> INSTALL ZIP FROM SD CARD
-> CHOOSE ZIP FROM SD CARD (i.e. MeanRom.zip)
4- (Reboot)
-> LEAVE RECOVERY -> REBOOT TO SYSTEM
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This is fantastic information, and I firmly believe this should stay in the dev section. The unlocking process is quite possibly the "scariest" aspect of everything we do here; anything that makes it easier (such as this thread) should be here.
Great work!
LiquidSolstice said:
This is fantastic information, and I firmly believe this should stay in the dev section. The unlocking process is quite possibly the "scariest" aspect of everything we do here; anything that makes it easier (such as this thread) should be here.
Great work!
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Thank you for taking the time to do all these instructions into a more detail type.
Nice layout man lol I had a guide for the og EVO back in the day.
Hey, I know you from SDX! wwjoshdew here!
My Gathered RUU .exe/.zip Links: 9-16-13
Here are some of the RUU EXE/ZIP links that I have come across.
Note: If you are using these RUU's keep trying to find an Ruu zip (or exe version with phone in fastboot) that matches your installed version that works.
I will point out that Just because there's an MD5 to verify against, doesn't mean the file is good! Notice that some of the "same" files have different MD5's. I don't know why.
Main RUU Threads/Download Links: (.exe & .zip)
PPcGeeks Rom Collection Links
Shipped-Roms.com
TeamDirt.me's Link to AndroidRUU.com Shooter RUU's
Football's Shipped Rom Collection Links
(Note: Links Removed. Sad to see this excellent source move on. Thanks Football!).
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Other References:
(XDA) Gu1Dry's HTC Evo 3D (CDMA) Radios [PG86IMG.zip]
My Dev-Host Backup of Evo3D Files and Ruu's (some exe's & zip's).
If you want to extract the Ruu.zip yourself here's how:
How To: Pull PG86IMG.zip from Evo3D RUU.exe
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1.13.651.7 zips (Zip version. Rename to PG86IMG.zip, place on sdcard, boot to bootloader to update)
PG86IMG 1.13.651.7.zip - 399.34 MB (mpgrimm2 DevHost)
1.13.651.7 .exe's (PC Based .exe, run from Windows, phone on Android OS or Fastboot USB)
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_1.13.651.7_Radio_0.97.10.0530_NV_NV_SPCS_1.16_release_198109_signed.exe - 405.24 MB (mpgrimm2 DevHost)
2.17.651.5 zips (Zip version. Rename to PG86IMG.zip, place on sdcard, boot to bootloader to update)
xhausx's Full Stock RUU.zip (from TrevE's Radio Update thread)? It's the one I used.
Full RUU, will wipe data and install Stock unrooted ROM + hBoot 1.50 (Can be S-ON or S-OFF)
MD5: 8F82C2D8F98C077AF775266064BACB5D
Closeone's 2.17.651.5 zip link (I think)
PG86IMG_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_signed.zip
MD5: 8f82c2d8f98c077af775266064bacb5d
(XDA) TrevE's[ROM] STOCK 2.17.651.5 Update.zip + Radio/Firmware bits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443592
2.17.651.5 .exe's (PC Based .exe, run from Windows, phone on Android OS or Fastboot USB)
From Football's Shipped Rom Collection :
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_signed.exe
From PPCgeeks:
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00. 1216_signed.exe
MD5: DAEC694998881A64D2D4583C10DCE66D
(SDX) DC13's RUU 651.5.exe mirror for:
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00. 1216_signed.exe
MD5: DAEC694998881A64D2D4583C10DCE66D
2.89.651.2 RUU.exe's: (PC Based .exe, run from Windows, phone on Android OS or Fastboot USB)
(Football's) RUU_Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2_Radio_1.09.00.0706_signed.exe
MD5: 630eaae52a612a7415362aa59ebc2e19
(Shipped-Rom's) RUU_Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2_Radio_1.09.00.0706_signed.exe
MD5: 630eaae52a612a7415362aa59ebc2e19
(RamJet73's DevHost Mirror) RUU_Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2_Radio_1.09.00.0706_signed.exe
MD5: 630eaae52a612a7415362aa59ebc2e19
Great Write up.
Up to date, easily referenced and snazzy. This should be stickied in the dev section.
I just wanna start off by thanking you for posting those posts. I have been trying to fix my phone and apply the OTA 2.17 update since the day it came out and I finally got it updated yesterday, thanx to you!
first, i had a bad ramdisk or kernel (not to sure), but i didn't know so i was trying to apply the ota for weeks by locking and unlocking numerous times because my phone wouldn't boot past bootloader after i locked it. i combed through the forums for weeks! i finally figured it out and then flashed a good boot.img from a RUU i extracted from and it finally booted up after i locked it. the ota still wasn't applying and i kept getting the red exclamation mark. i pressed volume up+power button in the stock recovery and i got an error message saying something about my appsyncmanager.apk is bad. i was stumped.
i downloaded your RUU.exe file for 2.17 and i was very optimistic, but after running it a few times- still no luck! it gave me an error message saying "error 155: unknown error". then i realized that the RUU.exe was not making my phone boot into bootloader so i manually booted into bootloader and ran the RUU.exe again. Voila! it worked! i was singing and dancing because i finally had 2.17.
But now i have another problem: in my bootloader it says that it's unlocked, but when i load into the os, titanium and rom manager and all the other apps say that i don't have root. WTF is going?? is there a conspiracy against me?
Fantarrific, did u read the 3rd post about installing Custom Recovery & Su? You need the Su binaries and App installed from recovery.
Sent from my "Up all night, sleep all day" Evo3D via Tapatalk.
man thanx again! i'm such an idiot, i forgot to flash su after putting on the new stock rom. i realized i did that when i first unlocked on my hboot 1.50, i flashed su, but forgot to do it this time.
my su kept crashing and did not give titanium or rom manager permissions, but i reinstalled su app from the market and now it's all good!
also, fyi, in post 2: the xda links and the cwm link in the top of the post are broken.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1450466
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post14693680
http://download.clockworkmod.com/rec....2-shooter.img
Fantarrific said:
also, fyi, in post 2: the xda links and the cwm link in the top of the post are broken.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1450466
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0#post14693680
http://download.clockworkmod.com/rec....2-shooter.img
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Fixed listed bad links and others through out the posts. Hopefully I got em all. Sorry about that. They got truncated while I was copying them.
Also Updated with latest Su 3.07 link.
UPDATE:
added Post 4. CWM Recovery Backup, Format/Wipe, Restore, & Flash
Thank You
This is a wonderful write up, rated & thanked. Very helpful
Keep up the good work grim
Sent from my PG86100 using xda premium
Thanks! Hope it helps people out.
Please feel free to direct some of those "duplicate" questions we keep seeing here as appropriate.
Congrats on the Rom Reaper!
PS: I see more dead people! (GrimReaper avatars)
Lenovo Phab PB1-750M 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Before anything else, make backup.
*UPDATED "Drivers" link: (June 17, 2023)
What's in the guide?
(A) Rooting
(B) Installing TWRP custom recovery
(C) Installing Xposed framework
Firmware:
These are full OTA. Install via recovery. Latest is PB1-750M_S000675_170107_ROW. Links from this forum.
PB1-750M_S000675_170107_ROW
PB1-750M_S000660_160930_ROW
***Some users (including me) had encountered an error ("Permission denied") on OTA update PB1-750M_S000660_160930_ROW_TO_PB1-750M_S000675_170107_ROW. If you can't update to the latest, just install the PB1-750M_S000675_170107_ROW full OTA.
Requirements:
(a) Driver. This should be installed by your device and can be found on CD Drive when you connect your device. Install "LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.1.30_user.exe" found on the link.
(b) Latest ADB and Fastboot (I recommend Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
(c) Download SevenMaxx TWRP image. Thanks estanenmi for the link.
(d) Download SuperSU binaries. This is v2.68. You could try the latest or just update it after successful install.
(e) Unlock the bootloader. On your device, go to Settings > Developer Options > Allow OEM Unlocking. Then reboot into bootloader via terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader. When in fastboot mode, type in terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go.
***fastboot oem unlock-go will restore the device to factory settings.
Rooting:
(a) Place the TWRP image on the root directory of Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or where your adb and fastboot is located)
(b) Copy the SuperSU zip file on your device
(c) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
****You can also go to fastboot via "volume down + power" buttons.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img
****If you have flashed a custom recovery, you can install via recovery. The code above just temporarily boot the TWRP image.
(e) Then: fastboot reboot
(f) Navigate the TWRP. I strongly suggest to make a "backup" first.
(g) In TWRP, go to "Install" > locate and select the SuperSU.zip. Swipe to confirm.
(h) Reboot after installation. Your device may reboot a few times.
(i) Download root checker to verify.
*SuperSU app may update and may require to update su binaries.
*If SuperSU installation fails, boot the TWRP.img again and restore (if you have created a backup ).
*You could try installing the SuperSU listed above if your device is on bootloop due to unsuccessful rooting (worked for me).
*I haven't looked for possible problems pre and post rooting - always do backup.
Screenshot
Installing TWRP (custom recovery):
I haven't found any official custom recovery for this device. The custom recovery TWRP by SevenMaxx (from a russian forum) works. (install at your own risk). You can install the custom recovery via fastboot.
****If you only need root access, I suggest that you temporarily boot the TWRP to install SuperSU. It's better to wait for the official custom recovery for the device.
(a) First, the device's bootloader must be unlocked. Check the requirements on how to unlock bootloader.
(b) Configure your device again and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
(e) Then: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(f) Device will reboot.
(g) Check the new recovery options via (1) Volume Up + Power button; or (2) adb reboot recovery
Installing Xposed framework (manual):
Please check the official thread for xposed on LL/MM. The device has an ARM architecture and is running on android 6.0.1 (sdk23). Download the latest xposed framework (.zip) here (current latest v87) and xposed installer (.apk) here.
(a) Your device must have root access. Follow the guide on how to root the device.
(b) Install the Xposed (.apk). ***You can install the framework via the Xposed app.
(c) Copy the *.zip file on your device.
(d) Boot your device into recovery (im using the TWRP used in this guide) and install the xposed *.zip.
(e) Reboot. On startup ("Android is starting" message), the device will "optimize applications" and could take a long time.
(f) Check the xposed app download some modules.
step d failed
at cmd after entering the command, its say failed remote, unlock the device first to use this command.
yumark said:
at cmd after entering the command, its say failed remote, unlock the device first to use this command.
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Hello there. You need to unlock the bootloader first. On your device, go to settings > developer options > Allow OEM unlocking. Reboot your device into fastboot, then on terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go. Just follow the steps (a) to (b) in Installing TWRP.
thanks sir
rolland.arriza said:
Hello there. You need to unlock the bootloader first. On your device, go to settings > developer options > Allow OEM unlocking. Reboot your device into fastboot, then on terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go. Just follow the steps (a) to (b) in Installing TWRP.
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done installing twrp.img , now rooting method?
yumark said:
done installing twrp.img , now rooting method?
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Just follow the rooting guide after you have unlocked the bootloader. Goodluck.
wow, done rooting thanks a lot, keep it up all the goo wrok XDA i salute this site.
yumark said:
done installing twrp.img , now rooting method?
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thank you very much now i can increased my 1 gb ram sorry for the misspelled XDA,
How about xposed?
thanks for the guide! worked right away.
yep, better wait for the official custom recovery, all i have to do now is also wait for an official custom rom to come out
Please somebody helps me!
Please someone can upload a "backup image" from TWRP so i can use it for "restore" mi device.
My device now is blicked and i can not use QFIL for restore because in the "restoration procces" of QFIL always says:
"Switch To EDL
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFailed to Switch to Emergency Download mode"
I hope someone can helpme uploading this file
Thanks
thank you
rolland.arriza said:
Rooting Lenovo Phab PB1-750M (Android 6.0.1)
Before anything else, make backup.
Requirements:
(a) Driver. This should be installed by your device and can be found on CD Drive when you connect your device. Install "LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.1.30_user.exe" found on the link.
(b) Latest ADB and Fastboot (I recommend Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
(c) Download SevenMaxx TWRP image. Thanks estanenmi for the link.
(d) Download SuperSU binaries. This is v2.68. You could try the latest or just update it after successful install.
(e) Unlock the bootloader. On your device, go to Settings > Developer Options > Allow OEM Unlocking. Then reboot into bootloader via terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader. When in fastboot mode, type in terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go.
***fastboot oem unlock-go will restore the device to factory settings.
Rooting:
(a) Place the TWRP image on the root directory of Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or where your adb and fastboot is located)
(b) Copy the SuperSU zip file on your device
(c) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
****You can also go to fastboot via "volume down + power" buttons.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img
****If you have flashed a custom recovery, you can install via recovery. The code above just temporarily boot the TWRP image.
(e) Then: fastboot reboot
(f) Navigate the TWRP. I strongly suggest to make a "backup" first.
(g) In TWRP, go to "Install" > locate and select the SuperSU.zip. Swipe to confirm.
(h) Reboot after installation. Your device may reboot a few times.
(i) Download root checker to verify.
*SuperSU app may update and may require to update su binaries.
*If SuperSU installation fails, boot the TWRP.img again and restore (if you have created a backup ).
*You could try installing the SuperSU listed above if your device is on bootloop due to unsuccessful rooting (worked for me).
*I haven't looked for possible problems pre and post rooting - always do backup.
Screenshot
Installing TWRP (custom recovery)
I haven't found any official custom recovery for this device. The custom recovery TWRP by SevenMaxx (from a russian forum) works. (install at your own risk). You can install the custom recovery via fastboot.
****If you only need root access, I suggest that you temporarily boot the TWRP to install SuperSU. It's better to wait for the official custom recovery for the device.
(a) First, the device's bootloader must be unlocked. Check the requirements on how to unlock bootloader.
(b) Configure your device again and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
(e) Then: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(f) Device will reboot.
(g) Check the new recovery options via (1) Volume Up + Power button; or (2) adb reboot recovery
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rolland.arriza said:
Rooting Lenovo Phab PB1-750M (Android 6.0.1)
Before anything else, make backup.
Requirements:
(a) Driver. This should be installed by your device and can be found on CD Drive when you connect your device. Install "LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.1.30_user.exe" found on the link.
(b) Latest ADB and Fastboot (I recommend Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
(c) Download SevenMaxx TWRP image. Thanks estanenmi for the link.
(d) Download SuperSU binaries. This is v2.68. You could try the latest or just update it after successful install.
(e) Unlock the bootloader. On your device, go to Settings > Developer Options > Allow OEM Unlocking. Then reboot into bootloader via terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader. When in fastboot mode, type in terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go.
***fastboot oem unlock-go will restore the device to factory settings.
Rooting:
(a) Place the TWRP image on the root directory of Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or where your adb and fastboot is located)
(b) Copy the SuperSU zip file on your device
(c) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
****You can also go to fastboot via "volume down + power" buttons.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img
****If you have flashed a custom recovery, you can install via recovery. The code above just temporarily boot the TWRP image.
(e) Then: fastboot reboot
(f) Navigate the TWRP. I strongly suggest to make a "backup" first.
(g) In TWRP, go to "Install" > locate and select the SuperSU.zip. Swipe to confirm.
(h) Reboot after installation. Your device may reboot a few times.
(i) Download root checker to verify.
*SuperSU app may update and may require to update su binaries.
*If SuperSU installation fails, boot the TWRP.img again and restore (if you have created a backup ).
*You could try installing the SuperSU listed above if your device is on bootloop due to unsuccessful rooting (worked for me).
*I haven't looked for possible problems pre and post rooting - always do backup.
Screenshot
Installing TWRP (custom recovery)
I haven't found any official custom recovery for this device. The custom recovery TWRP by SevenMaxx (from a russian forum) works. (install at your own risk). You can install the custom recovery via fastboot.
****If you only need root access, I suggest that you temporarily boot the TWRP to install SuperSU. It's better to wait for the official custom recovery for the device.
(a) First, the device's bootloader must be unlocked. Check the requirements on how to unlock bootloader.
(b) Configure your device again and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
(e) Then: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(f) Device will reboot.
(g) Check the new recovery options via (1) Volume Up + Power button; or (2) adb reboot recovery
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CyanogenMod 13 for Lenovo phab pb1 750m available on this Russian site
Lenovoforum.ru
Here is link to custom ROM>> http://lenovo-forums.ru/topic/21986-lenovo-phab-cm-13-android-60-custom-rom/
There is some problem with WiFi.On some phone it's working and on some it's not working.Plaese somebody fix it.
rolland.arriza said:
Rooting Lenovo Phab PB1-750M (Android 6.0.1)
Before anything else, make backup.
Requirements:
(a) Driver. This should be installed by your device and can be found on CD Drive when you connect your device. Install "LenovoUsbDriver_autorun_1.1.30_user.exe" found on the link.
(b) Latest ADB and Fastboot (I recommend Minimal ADB and Fastboot).
(c) Download SevenMaxx TWRP image. Thanks estanenmi for the link.
(d) Download SuperSU binaries. This is v2.68. You could try the latest or just update it after successful install.
(e) Unlock the bootloader. On your device, go to Settings > Developer Options > Allow OEM Unlocking. Then reboot into bootloader via terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader. When in fastboot mode, type in terminal/cmd: fastboot oem unlock-go.
***fastboot oem unlock-go will restore the device to factory settings.
Rooting:
(a) Place the TWRP image on the root directory of Minimal ADB and Fastboot (or where your adb and fastboot is located)
(b) Copy the SuperSU zip file on your device
(c) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
****You can also go to fastboot via "volume down + power" buttons.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: fastboot boot twrp.img
****If you have flashed a custom recovery, you can install via recovery. The code above just temporarily boot the TWRP image.
(e) Then: fastboot reboot
(f) Navigate the TWRP. I strongly suggest to make a "backup" first.
(g) In TWRP, go to "Install" > locate and select the SuperSU.zip. Swipe to confirm.
(h) Reboot after installation. Your device may reboot a few times.
(i) Download root checker to verify.
*SuperSU app may update and may require to update su binaries.
*If SuperSU installation fails, boot the TWRP.img again and restore (if you have created a backup ).
*You could try installing the SuperSU listed above if your device is on bootloop due to unsuccessful rooting (worked for me).
*I haven't looked for possible problems pre and post rooting - always do backup.
Screenshot
Installing TWRP (custom recovery)
I haven't found any official custom recovery for this device. The custom recovery TWRP by SevenMaxx (from a russian forum) works. (install at your own risk). You can install the custom recovery via fastboot.
****If you only need root access, I suggest that you temporarily boot the TWRP to install SuperSU. It's better to wait for the official custom recovery for the device.
(a) First, the device's bootloader must be unlocked. Check the requirements on how to unlock bootloader.
(b) Configure your device again and enable USB debugging and OEM unlocking.
(d) Go to terminal/cmd: adb reboot bootloader
(e) Then: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(f) Device will reboot.
(g) Check the new recovery options via (1) Volume Up + Power button; or (2) adb reboot recovery
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Gabom88 send me your email ID
Successfully rooted my Lenovo PB1-750M. Thanks.
dzoanhuy said:
How about xposed?
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Hello there. Have you installed Xposed? I've successfully installed Xposed Framework. I'll put a guide if you need it.
gabom88 said:
Please somebody helps me!
Please someone can upload a "backup image" from TWRP so i can use it for "restore" mi device.
My device now is blicked and i can not use QFIL for restore because in the "restoration procces" of QFIL always says:
"Switch To EDL
Download Fail:Switch To EDL FailFailed to Switch to Emergency Download mode"
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Hi. If you can still use the recovery (stock/TWRP), download the Firmware and install via recovery. Links are provided in the post.
Pb1-750p
Hi guys will this work on phab Pb1-750p
Can't see anything about this model
What is the difference between
PB1-750P and PB1-750P
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PB1-750P and PB1-750M sorry predicted text
Pb1-750p
Hi will this work on phab Pb1-750p can someone let me know please be well appreciated
Tony0985 said:
Hi will this work on phab Pb1-750p can someone let me know please be well appreciated
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Hi there. This method works for PB1-750M. There is currently no custom recovery ported for your device. You need to have a working custom recovery before you can root. If you want, you can try booting the custom recovery above and see if it works (the two phab models looks the same). But before anything else, makebackup (and make sure you know how to restore it).
Tony0985 said:
Hi will this work on phab Pb1-750p can someone let me know please be well appreciated
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Hi there. This method works for PB1-750M. There is currently no custom recovery ported for your device. You need to have a working custom recovery before you can root. If you want, you can try booting (not flash) the custom recovery above and see if it works (the two phab models looks the same). But before anything else, makebackup (and make sure you know how to restore it).
Pb1-750p
Hi I was able to root it but not sure how to back it up only reason is I brought it and phone is full of trojans factory reset did not resolve it if you know of a method please can you guide me thanks for your response
Tony0985 said:
Hi I was able to root it but not sure how to back it up only reason is I brought it and phone is full of trojans factory reset did not resolve it if you know of a method please can you guide me thanks for your response
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You need to have a rom/firmware of your device. Go to lenovo forum and try to find you rom.
How did you root your device? Using the TWRP i posted? Make backup from the TWRP recovery.