First and foremost, I want to apologize for this, but I have a phone that was given to me and was told it was rooted and unlocked (now it says "Relocked") and I need to get it updated to the newest version of android available. I have tried following guides and such, but since I didn't unlock and root this phone originally, I have no idea where to start to get it either updated or sent back to the original factory settings so I can update via OTA.
I downloaded the OTA update, but when it starts, it just goes to a blue triangle with an exclamation point.
I tried installing the RUU that I found for the updated version, but it says it cannot find the phone via USB. I know that the drivers should be working fine because fastboot does communicate with the phone.
here is all the details that I know about the phone.
HTC Evo 3D - Sprint Network
when entering recovery mode, this is what is on the screen:
*** RELOCKED ***
Shooter XC SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 1.50.0000
eMMC-boot
Aug 7 2011 10:21:40
And then the hboot menu.
I'm having trouble locating all the correct files and a decent tutorial to get this updated to ice cream sandwich. Everyone that I find either has broken links or is an overall guide and doesn't seem to fit.
Lastly, I have NEVER rooted or unrooted an android phone before, so please bear with many stupid questions.
Thanks!
Related
I hate to post a new thread on this, but I need help and quick (also, I literally have read through about 20 different threads and have tried numerous solutions)...
CDMA HTC EVO 3d
I originally was on Hboot 1.4, rooted using Revolutionary, updated to ENG Hboot and unlocked bootloader.
1. I flashed a stock ROOTED rom for 1.13.651.7
2. Switched backed to Ship Hboot 1.40 ( I saw that was required before relocking bootloader) [Something went wrong here I guess; although it appeared to work but got stuck at HTC white screen afterwards]
3. Ran RUU for 1.13.651.7 for Hboot 1.40 - appeared to work but still stuck
4. Relocked bootloader: Read somewhere I had to relock bootloader to run RUU properly
5. Ran RUU for 1.13.651.7 for Hboot 1.40 again - again it went through the whole process and said success but still stuck on htc white screen after reboot
6. Flashed thru bootloader 2.17.xxx.5 Hboot 1.5: Felt like I was out of options and saw a post to update to 2.17.xxx.5 Hboot 1.5
7. After doing #6, I ran the RUU for 2.17.xxx.5 Hboot 1.5 - ran successfully and after reboot still stuck at htc white screen then bootloops
Here is what phone currently shows:
***LOCKED***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.50.0000
RADIO-1.06.00.1216
eMMC-boot
Aug 7 2011, 10:21:40
I need to turn this phone back in to work - I am at a loss - any help is appreciated! To top it off, my battery won't charge and I have to keep asking a friend at work with same phone to switch batteries and charge it for me.
Maybe try running the latest ICS ruu exe.
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Since it doesn't say RElocked on the bootloader is there anyway to tell that I messed with it?
I don't think so. I would try running the latest ICS ruu exe just to see if it fixes things. If not, just play dumb when you turn it in.
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I guess I can give it a go...is this the latest:
RUU_Shooter_ICS_35_S_Sprint_WWE_2.89.651.2_Radio_1.09.00.0706__NV_NV_SPCS_1.43_release_271101_signed.exe
Yes. Connect your phone to your computer and boot into bootloader. It should say fastboot USB. Run the ruu and hopefully you'll be set.
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Run over it with your car and tell them it fell off your lap while getting gas.....
sudo passwd root
Odd...newest RUU won't run - it says USB connection error, although I have ran the older RUU's without issue. I am going to run the one prior to ICS again and if it doesn't work turning it in as is. I will just say did factory reset and after that it no longer will boot... Thx for your help
No luck - I'm done...very surprised the RUU's even after successfully updating and running didn't resolve the issue - I have never seen something like this before. Oh well, hopefully it doesn't happen to anyone else. I switched to the S3 so I won't be visiting the Evo 3d forums anymore.
Hey all,
I've been trying to figure out whether my phone can be rooted/s-off.
From my understanding of processes I think I've screwed myself with an OTA but figured I would ask this anyways.
In my Hboot screen it claims I have HBoot- 1.12.0000 which from everything I've read has the ability to achieve S-off.
(My Hboot screen)
*** Locked ***
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBoot -1.12.0000
Radio -1.02.12.0427
OpenDSP -v25.1.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
Apr 26 2012, 19:54:01
(End Hboot screen)
Now the problem comes in since I accepted the OTA that put my phone's version to 1.22.651.3 710RD
From what I've read I'll be unable to root without using HTC's dev system.
So my questions are these:
1. Can I achieve root without using HTC's system? (From what I've read the answer is no, but hey no harm in asking it’s the q&a section after all. XD )
2. If not can I use HTC's system can I still achieve S-off?
3. If not do you think there will be a chance to see a root that doesn't use HTC's method?
4. If I can still achieve S-off using HTC's system can I then revert my phone to a RUU of 1.22.651.1 and reroot it from there?
Bonus questions:
5. From what I've read it seems like I'm unable to use RUUs unless I'm already rooted/s-offed but I'll ask it anyways can I use a RUU to restore back to 1.22.651.1 without rooting or being s-offed?
6. Can I perform a factory reset on the phone to get the phone to revert to version 1.22.651.1? (I'm assuming no here or everyone would've done it already. XD)
7. If yes, can I then use the non-HTC system to root my phone followed by s-offing my phone?
Thank you for your time.
ksharks
ksharks said:
Hey all,
I've been trying to figure out whether my phone can be rooted/s-off.
From my understanding of processes I think I've screwed myself with an OTA but figured I would ask this anyways.
In my Hboot screen it claims I have HBoot- 1.12.0000 which from everything I've read has the ability to achieve S-off.
(My Hboot screen)
*** Locked ***
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBoot -1.12.0000
Radio -1.02.12.0427
OpenDSP -v25.1.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
Apr 26 2012, 19:54:01
(End Hboot screen)
Now the problem comes in since I accepted the OTA that put my phone's version to 1.22.651.3 710RD
From what I've read I'll be unable to root without using HTC's dev system.
So my questions are these:
1. Can I achieve root without using HTC's system? (From what I've read the answer is no, but hey no harm in asking it’s the q&a section after all. XD )
2. If not can I use HTC's system can I still achieve S-off?
3. If not do you think there will be a chance to see a root that doesn't use HTC's method?
4. If I can still achieve S-off using HTC's system can I then revert my phone to a RUU of 1.22.651.1 and reroot it from there?
Bonus questions:
5. From what I've read it seems like I'm unable to use RUUs unless I'm already rooted/s-offed but I'll ask it anyways can I use a RUU to restore back to 1.22.651.1 without rooting or being s-offed?
6. Can I perform a factory reset on the phone to get the phone to revert to version 1.22.651.1? (I'm assuming no here or everyone would've done it already. XD)
7. If yes, can I then use the non-HTC system to root my phone followed by s-offing my phone?
Thank you for your time.
ksharks
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you should search the lazypanda thread to see if v1.22.651.3 will work or go to unlimited.io
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737123
If your hboot is 1.12 you're good to go for s-off. Weird that you still have 1.12 after taking the ota though. I'd say go ahead and go for it...the worst that could happen is it won't recognize your phone or you soft brick and have to run the unbricker. That happened to me but I was back up and running in a few minutes.
Once you're s-off, you can flash any base you want...and firmware as well. Just avoid flashing older firmware than what you're currently running since others have bricked from doing that.
If s-off doesn't work for you, you can still htc dev unlock and be able to flash roms and kernels from any base. You just won't be able to flash firmware. RegawMOD should do the trick, just make sure to read about when to manually reboot the phone if you decide to go that route.
Sent from my EVO LTE
yea man your good.. i see u got hboot 1.12. then u can s-off all day!! read up in the lazy panda thread easy as pie!
A while ago, I followed a root method I found here so that I could pair my DualShock3 controller to my phone and it worked successfully.
Then after a few months, I started getting messages about wanting to update my phone, but the install provided from Sprint always failed. I typically just ignored the System Update messages because everything worked fine exactly the way I wanted it to. Then about a week ago, the reminders increased in frequency, like once a hour. I though, hey, lets go back to factory and update, then I can root again. So I went into the recovery of the phone and found the option for Factory Reset under the "Wipe" Menu. I hit the button, but it apparently also wiped some things off the ROM. Now, when I try to boot the phone, It just sits at the HTC logo.
I can still access the bootloader and the custom recovery, and I even found what looks to be the right ROM Version and moved it to the phone, but it appears that the ROM I downloaded is for S-OFF bootloaders only. The problem now is, that I cannot find any instructions that work for the older version in obtaining S-OFF with my phone. So, can someone please help me in getting my phone updated, either S-ON or S-OFF, I just want my DualShock to work at the end and have my phone usable, which it currently is not.
Here are the vitals.
Baseband
1.2.11.0809
Kernel
3.0.8-01680-gb6402b4
Software
2.13651.1 71ORD
PRI
2.45_003
Hardware Ver
0003
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.19.0000
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP-v29.1.2.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 9 2012, 15:14:25
I guess, what I really may need is the S-ON stock image for H-BOOT 1.19.0000, but every time I find a link, its dead. Does anyone know where I can find this? That way I can at least get back into my phone to attempt to figure out how to update it again.
Hit the link below. It's the 3.17 RUU. Afterwards, you can root your phone again with HTC Dev. I also suggest gaining S-off.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/news/
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
Hi All,
i have been at this a few weeks , so finally posting a thread.
i came across what appears to be a pre-release device (new in box) and want to get it updated ( it had a pre-release OS loaded - version 0.68ish )
i managed to force an update to 1.15 with the RUU image .
the device now works fine, but it will not look for OTA updates. When i manually try to check, it flashes briefly it's looking and then nothing happens.
i have tried reloading the RUU and hard resets to no avail
i tried loading the 3.06 RUU out there, but the RUU fails as it is apparently incompatible with a straight upgrade from 1.15 and i cannot find a 2.04 or 2.06 RUU anywhere to be able to stair step the upgrades up the ladder.
i would like to get this device upgraded to the newest os version. not exactly sure how to do it. ( not sure if i have to root, then upgrade to a certain point then unroot or what. ) i would prefer to end up with a non-rooted device running the most current factory version
i DO NOT have a Sim card installed, (but cant believe that would be an issue- then again its verizon so i guess i actually wouldn't be surprised )
here is the Boot screen info;
***Locked***
MONARUDO PVT SHP S-OFF
CID-VZW-001
HBOOT - 1.33.0001
RADIO - 1.00.00.1023_3
OPENDSP-V4.120.240.0920
eMMC - BOOT
oct 23 2012, 21:34:05
(kind of wondering if the S-OFF statement above is affecting an OTA in anyway)
here is some of the Software info from the settings screen ;
Android version
4.1.1
Htc sense version
4+
Software #
1.15.605.4 710RD
hct sdk
4.63
htc extensoion
htc extension_sense45_1
More
Kernel version
3.4.10-g4d47dce
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT
Build number
1.15.605.4 CL123160 release-keys
ANY THOUGHTS ?!
thanks ahead of time for any assistance!!!
iirc, the ota update is from Verizon. Therefore, you would need a SIM card and service to receive them.
So i tried installing a sim card. that did not help.
i pulled a different device out of a box and checked the boot screen... it does have different info, ( highlighted in red below)
i am wondering if i have to somehow force S_ON back on to this device and/or get rid of the CID_VZW_001 info, to get it to take an OTA
thoughts anyone on how to do that or a link to read?
Boot screen info from the device im trying to update;
***Locked***
MONARUDO PVT SHP S-OFF
CID-VZW-001
HBOOT - 1.33.0001
RADIO - 1.00.00.1023_3
OPENDSP-V4.120.240.0920
eMMC - BOOT
oct 23 2012, 21:34:05
Boot screen info from a different brand new device ;
***Locked***
MONARUDO PVT SHP S-ON
HBOOT - 1.33.0001
RADIO - 1.00.00.1023_3
OPENDSP-V4.120.240.0920
eMMC - BOOT
oct 23 2012, 21:34:05
hmmm, cant get the brand new one to take on OTA either.
i did not use an active Verizon sim, just a recognized one. so maybe i do need an active one in the machine.
their website says updates can be done over wifi, but maybe the sim still needs to be active.
i will check this
Install HTC Sync app. Start app. Plug phone into PC, give it a little bit for HTC Sync to recognize the phone. An update pop up window should appear. Update.
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using XDA Free mobile app
Solved!
well well well,.... i had no idea sync manager /verizon allowed updates via PC.
Thanks so much for this!!!
I did have some troubles getting the upgrade. The upgrade assistant kept failing and giving me an upgrade unsuccessful message while downloading the update. i finally went into the control panel and turned off autoplay as it looked like the device kept trying to load usb drivers during the download even though it already had them installed and that appeared to be causing the computer to lose its connection to the device .
this was all done without an active Sim installed.
Hello smart people,
I just purchased my first physical Android phone, an Evo 4G LTE which I got at a flea market. I would like to update it to Android 4.3 (for use with Android Studio) following Captain_Throwback's thread, but I'm having trouble.
I updated the phone's software to 5.07.651.1, which appears to have been a dumb idea. It seems that this build is too new for his instructions? My non-virtual Android knowledge is limited, but I am competent enough to have unlocked the bootloader, downloaded the RUU he suggested later in the thread, and ran it only to get an "unknown error" and then attempt recovery.
What am I doing wrong? Or am I out of luck?
*** UNLOCKED ***
SUPERSONIC EVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.01.15
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32
Followed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771755, went here for Step 44.
Now on 4.67.651.3, the RUU completes now but I don't get Android 4.3. Help?
-Revolutionary-
SUPERSONIC EVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.16.1002