yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
Download the stock RUU found here in the forums. Put it onto the root of your SD card and rename it PG86IMG. Reboot into bootloader, it should load the PG86IMG file from there. No real "flashing" required?
[HTC EVO 3D] kinextions:
Sorry to be such a pain but that didnt work......i get the same error.

I am in TeamWin recovery so I'm not sure what last part i'm missing...

EDIT.....i did it a second time and it worked....not sure why.....thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
Congrats!

Glad I could help...be sure to hit the "Thanks" button if you don't mind.
[HTC EVO 3D] oreoOozZz:
Followed the instructions and gained root in about 15 minutes, thanks man.
[HTC EVO 3D] Mayonesa:
Call sprint.... I didn't find a solution other than that.
[HTC EVO 3D] ScottSNX:
Same answer. Read a couple of the last pages before you post...:cool:
[HTC EVO 3D] lovethexi23:
How long should the "Revolutionary" actually take? Ive been sitting here LITERALLY for 30-45 minutes and it still reads "acquiring root (method 3)"

am i doing something wrong?
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
No it shouldnt take that long, reinstall your drivers, make sure you have anti virus off, and retry, that step for me only took about 15 seconds
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
Can someone help i got three diff beta keys and none of them work
[HTC EVO 3D] slaakker:
OK, I had some of the same issues but all seems to be working fine. My question is when I boot into bootloader it still looks for the PG86IMG file and say is something like "Not found" or something like that and then I can choose to go to recovery. Is this normal?

If we flash a different recovery will it screw up superuser? I flashed the one from the OP and then flashed the one from the actual thread. When I flashed the one from the thread it seemed that I had nothing but problems and superuser would not work. I tried to reflash superuser but got the sideload error. I flashed the file from the link on OP and then superuser flashed properly again. Are these two somehow linked?
[HTC EVO 3D] mmmajor:
Help!..i have tried every thing... i keep getting stuck at aquiring root "method 3" ....ive tried uninstalling and reinstall HTC drivers and HTC sync is uninstalled but still nothing.............any ideas??
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
I just booted into bootloader via ADB and it looked for the PG86IMG file as well. Being I had no issues with my root, Im leaning towards this to be normal operation.

Recovery is recovery, It shouldnt mess up your SU. In the original instructions it just has your flash SU after the recovery because you wouldnt have a way to flash it if not in that order. SU should stick just like it is even if you flash a different recovery.

There seem to be alot of sideload issues in the last day, most of which were fixed by downloading the correct file (it seemed like some were corrupt), the one I found worked for everyone and including myself was http://goo-inside.me/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip

good luck
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
Try turning off anti virus?
[HTC EVO 3D] kinextions:
Trust me.............one of the letters is not what you think it is....play around with it.....I or L could be i or l.
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
Need more info... what step are you on, what have you done, what havent you done, and what messages are you seeing?
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
on the command prompt it said invalid beta key aborting.I have all the drivers intstalled
[HTC EVO 3D] mmmajor:
nope.....didnt work still stuck at (aquiring root "method 3")

....any other ideas?? anybody?
[HTC EVO 3D] evohnoo:
Make sure you have installed THIS driver...

http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
[HTC EVO 3D] gendolookin:
Worked for me.

When I tried to use the Windows revolutionary.exe file, it would get stuck at Acquiring root (method 3).

I tried it on my laptop which runs LinuxMint, and worked perfectly. All i had to do was run it by typing sudo ./revolutionary in the proper directory, and blam worked flawlessly.

Thanks everyone for their hard work!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Hey you guys, I'm back from work. About to take on the faq and troubleshooting section. Stay tuned.
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
I put the beta key in multiple times and it keeps saying invalid beta key

Sent from my dual core 3d xda premium app
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
Bentenrai,

Thank you for the guide, it is actually pretty easy to follow, but as you can tell there have been a few small hiccups.

Your work is greatly appreciated!
[HTC EVO 3D] 1uk3:
HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM :/ so im s-off and it says revolutionary on top and all but it does not give me an option to update PG86IMG.zip and i obviously have no recovery so i cant do it from there. any ideas? pretty quick please...cuz i am sorta freakin out ...a bit...just kinda :/
[HTC EVO 3D] everthus:
After following the directions, phone hangs at the HTC screen, I can't boot up. Revolutionary bootloader is up, and so is teamwin recovery. What can I do to get into my phone ?
[HTC EVO 3D] Djspinister:
People still use Norton? LOL

Do yourself a favor, go to Avastdotcom and download it, its free, and its better than norton, the company that makes their own viruses and uses way to many resources on your PC.

I have used Avast for over 7 years for myself and all my customers, have never had one complaint.

Good luck!

Also want to say, GREAT job on this thread OP, this is amazing, I am having some trouble with some steps but I think it is me and will ask later if I really can't figure it out myself. Just wanted to commend you on a job well done, as well as everyone that had a hand in making all this possible, A+++++++++++++++

You guys are great.

-Dj
[HTC EVO 3D] 1uk3:
+1 on avast..awesome program. now back to my phone not working! any ideas guys?
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
When you booted into HBoot did it ask you to do an update? It will not give you the option to update PG86IMG.zip because it is automatically found.

If you answered yes, then you have the TWRP Recovery. Please follow the steps below:

You already have TWRP recovery installed.

1. Accept the update by pressing the volume button up.---You probably already did this.

2. After the update is applied successfully, reboot the phone normally.

3. Delete the "PM86IMG.zip" file from the root of the SD card using the disk drive mode while the usb cable is connected to your computer.

4. After deleting the file above, unplug cable from phone

5. Reboot into recovery...(volume down + power button) then flash root su(superuser) zip.

6. After successfully flashing the su zip, reboot your phone normally...

Then continue to follow the original guide at step #6.

The OP Guide has been updated to do this while the phone is plugged in...you can try it either way.
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
Remove the battery for 30 seconds and replace...this should allow the phone to boot normally then.
[HTC EVO 3D] everthus:
Nope, don't work. Any other suggestions?
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
Not sure on this problem...the OP Guide is being edited right now...if you can hold on, this may be answered in the FAQ, or you might find what went wrong by going through the steps again.
[HTC EVO 3D] 1uk3:
thank you sir..i got it. the problem was i misspelled PM86IMG when renaming it :/

worked perfectly from then on. thanks again for the swift reply

in other news...this works perfectly..now wheres MIUI evo 3d version!! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
Glad to help!
[HTC EVO 3D] bigfoottrucker:
Worked good first time. Got first nand done. Definately gonna need bigger SD.
[HTC EVO 3D] twcrosno:
K, sorry if this has been asked, but I got it rooted, but I cannot make calls, send text messages or even setup my pop account. Everything else seems to be working, I can get on the internet.
[HTC EVO 3D] crazyjoezx:
I am still trying to work the kinks out from the bad root I had earlier to day , and so far so good...but thought I would pass this along bc it helped me

everyone getting the status 0 error when trying to flash SU.

try flashing this one. this one is fixed.

http://techerrata.com/toastcfh/Shooter/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-fixed-unsigned.zip

Got this from another thread here but might wanna add it to your FAQ bc it does seem a few ppl are having this issue.

source& thanks to unknown1205

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16126721&postcount=145

:)

Also for those getting this problem when running the .exe

Acquiring root (method 3)...

Sending in Caroline...

Cleaning up...

Rebooting to fastboot...

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!

Waiting for fastboot...

Rebooting to fastboot (again)...

Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try again.

Press (almost) any key to exit.

Try just booting in to the bootloader and install the recovery manually.... worked for me ...good luck
[HTC EVO 3D] firestetz:
Ok I posted last night about an err 1233 when trying to update profile or prl. Woke up this afternoon and tried update again for s&g's and it worked this time with no err.
[HTC EVO 3D] Chadk881:
Just wanted to say thanks for Putting this together. After reading it a few dozen times and reading every comment on the post I pulled the trigger and am rooted s-off etc.. Only hangup I had was flashing the Su and after a dozen tries it finally stuck.. Set up phone stock and made nandroid to fall back on if needed once I start removing bloat and flashing Roms and kernels.. Thanks to all the people involved. I gave my evo 4g to my Buddy after I got the 3D and since then have looked upon his phone in jealousy as I taught him how to use a rooted phone while I was stuck with an amazing dual core unrooted 3vo... Ha ha no longer.. Goodbye stupid Blockbuster app etc.... lol...

Kindest Regards

Chad
[HTC EVO 3D] civic4982:
Thank you to the OP and of course all the great devs that made this possible.

I'm doing my backup now and then off to find good stuff to download ROM wise :) !!!
[HTC EVO 3D] jarocho151:
help

=============================================

| Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.3pre7 |

=============================================

Brought to you by AlphaRev & Unrevoked. Special thanks to #teamwin for their wor

k on fre3vo!

Waiting for device...

Found your device: PG86100 (shooter-1.40.0000, Android: 2.3.3, ROM version: 1.13

.651.7)

This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.

Please visit: http://revolutionary.io for more information.

Enter beta key [ serial: HT16EHX08373 ]: QSsl0IiLtLXltMvt

Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!

Acquiring root (method 3)...

can some one help me i done everything it says to do but ill im getting is this i left it for 30 mins and it doesnt advance. can some one give me a hand please thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] mmmajor:
Hey dude....ive been stuck trying to get past it also....i just gave up....tried everything man..nothing helps
[HTC EVO 3D] zedomax:
for visual people out there

For visual people out there, I took a video while I rooted my 3d, hope it helps.

[YOUTUBE]GmQswv3vKrU[/YOUTUBE]
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
will take a look at this on the windows box

as for people stuck waiting at acquiring method... READ.

the previous pages have tons and tons of answers to that problem. something is interfering or not corrected correctly
[HTC EVO 3D] ScottSNX:
Did you enable USB debugging from Settings>Applications>Development> on the phone?
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
reading does wonders

if you REALLY tried everything, google usbdeview and use it to uninstall all htc and android drivers, then start over.
[HTC EVO 3D] jarocho151:
yes. no luck
[HTC EVO 3D] jarocho151:
i try to uninstall but they dont go away. and i know im stress out. but thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] jarocho151:
nvm u got it. now im starting over hope it works.

EDIT: i done everything all over again and no luck it still gets stock at "Acquiring root (method 3)..."
[HTC EVO 3D] archenemyroot:
did you do a factory reset on your phone?

wipe everything clean and then re-applying?

i just finished my root on my 3VO.

had an issue with /tmp/sideload for installing SU

after searching this thread about the issue, i found my answer, and it worked.

maybe, explain the steps you are applying to your phone, it'll help the community understand what you might be doing wrong.
[HTC EVO 3D] jarocho151:
yea but i got root now my answer was uninstalling everything htc sync and drivers and then installing drivers again works for me
[HTC EVO 3D] firestetz:
Have you disabled any firewall or antivirus on your pc? That gave me hell till I figured it out.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Seems common. Will add to op thx
[HTC EVO 3D] autorail1:
I keep getting "Invalid Beta Key entered"
[HTC EVO 3D] lnchbx13:
I get the same thing. I have uninstalled HTC Sync and restarted and reinstalled it. Used the USBDEVIEW to remove any HTC devices. I closed any AV programs, however I can't disable windows firewall because it is managed by an administrator...

any ideas?

WIN 7 Enterprise - 64-bit i5 processor
[HTC EVO 3D] dan0412:
The process seems stuck at 'Acquiring Root (method 3).....'. I already disabled firewall + antivirus. Is it safe to abort and start all over?
[HTC EVO 3D] autorail1:
Im going to try from another computer later
[HTC EVO 3D] lnchbx13:
Let me know how it goes...I don't have another computer to try. I have an iMac...I guess I can finally break out boot camp and dual boot win7 onto it...
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
you guys need to read the thread more.

invalid key means ur typing in the beta key wrong...

READ THE THREAD

try cop y and paste
[HTC EVO 3D] autorail1:
HA, I tryed every possible way, But Its always something with me. I can not paste the key CRAZY I TELL YA. OH WAIT, got it:)
[HTC EVO 3D] lnchbx13:
Thanks...I had tried to paste and I never could get it to work. so I typed CMD in the win7 search bar and then dropped the revolutionary .exe file into the command prompt I just opened (that did allow me to past) and it of course worked after that. I feel stupid, but more importantly I am now S-off...thanks again.
[HTC EVO 3D] dan0412:
Hey, how long should the 'acquiring root' process take? This is the second attempt (after disabling firewall and antivirus)....it is not getting past this prompt.

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
I copied and paste my beta key multiple times and it still don't work what can I do

Sent from my dual core 3d xda premium app
[HTC EVO 3D] bpdamas:
Since this wasn't answered in the 37 pages (yes I read all of them before posting) I will answer it. First, I wouldn't update now since you are rooted. I would wait. Second, I believe the phone icon thing is a sense issue. I would go to menu>settings>applications>manage applications>all, scroll to HTC sense (version 3.0.xxx and not version 2.0) click it and click force stop. Push the home icon and wait for sense to reload. See if the icon comes back on your lock screen. If it doesn't, remove the missing phone icon (replace it with something else) reboot phone, reload sense with above method, and see if you can add the phone icon back.

Make sure you are using the correct serial number to get your key. If you run the revolutionary.exe it will list your serial number when it asks for your beta key. Run the exe file and wait for it to list your serial number, highlight the number and copy it, past it into the form to obtain your beta key, highlight the key and copy it once it is generated, click on the top left of the command prompt, go to edit and click paste to past your beta key. This should work just fine.

Also, I am another that did not wipe my phone before doing this and seem to have no problems. Once my phone had s-off it rebooted and updated prl, updated profile, and checked for a firmware update. After that, it appeared that nothing worked. I rebooted my phone and everything started working flawlessly. Then I flashed a recovery and installed superuser. I had to click install the su zip twice inside of teamwin recovery but the second time worked like a charm and I am rooted with s-off. Just my take on it.
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
Thanks.It took the beta key now its stuck on method 3 what shoud i do
[HTC EVO 3D] bmark34:
This is for anyone still not having Method 3 complete on Rev...

Try uninstalling everything HTC, dl latest drivers and dl latest HTC sync. Reinstall HTC sync, and then uninstall it and ensure all HTC stuff is off the computer. Plug the phone in and one of the drivers should fail (android phone I think). Reinstall the htc drivers and the phone should find the new driver and try Rev. Thats what worked for me....hope this helps
[HTC EVO 3D] fsuwade:
Ok well I was able to get s off. But I forgot to rename the zip file. And had it on the SD the way I down loaded it. So before I installed clockwork I for some reason unplugged my EVO and went in and then it flashed. Now I can not install clockwork bc now the device is not showing up when u try to get s off as the EVO and is telling me that this device is not suported. Is there anything I can do to unwind what I did. The phone works just fine but can not flash to super user. Please help.
[HTC EVO 3D] Neo3D:
Can anyone help? I'm stuck?

The Revolutionary Command Window says:

"Waiting for fastboot..."

And my phone rebooted into the HBOOT screen but it shows: S-ON

What should I do?
[HTC EVO 3D] Neo3D:
Awesome guide! Most comprehensive out of the other one floating on here.

But, please add this step:

IF YOU HAVE HTC SYNC INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTER, UNINSTALL IT.
[HTC EVO 3D] Neogenx:
So is anyone having any issues while unlocked? or was the only problem with the calls issues which was fixed? no forceclosers or anything?
[HTC EVO 3D] texasez:
I downloaded revolutioanry-0.3pre7.zip to desktop and ran exe file and get the error message that it cannot find adbwinapl.dll. It is in the same folder as the exe file.

I tried putting the zip in same folder as adb files and run from there but get the same error.

I am running win 7 64 and I can connect to the phone using adb but I cannot run and bat or exe file that used adb.

What do I need to do to S-off using the revolutionary zip file.

I do not have htc sync installed but have the device drive pack from this thread.
[HTC EVO 3D] jdr6382:
Missing Link to Beta Key?

hey, does anyone happen to have the link to get to the beta key.

I did my phone the other day and it worked great!

Great guide by the way.

But now, I am coming back so I can do my brother's phone, and I no longer see the link to get the page for the beta key.

I noticed the op changed a bit, and I did re-obtain everything else I needed, just not the beta key.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[HTC EVO 3D] txgoathead:
The beta key is determined by the Serial number and HBoot of the device...the only way to obtain it is to go to the http://www.revolutionary.io website and fill out the information after hitting the download button again.

Good Luck!
[HTC EVO 3D] Mayonesa:
Yeah, that happened to me but after the 3rd try I got it.... And it was the I and l
[HTC EVO 3D] trapharder4844:
Now I am getting failed root what am I doing wrong

Sent from my dual core 3d xda premium app
[HTC EVO 3D] thx1200:
Noob question. Sorry. :-)

So if the update from Sprint fails, does that mean that we can't receive any Sprint/HTC OTA updates? I'm going to assume (possibly incorrectly) that some of these might have beneficial bug fixes. So assuming that is true, I might want to apply these from time to time. What's the process for that post-root? I really have no plans currently to run a custom ROM, but I do want root so I can use Titanium Backup and Roam Control. :-)
[HTC EVO 3D] jdr6382:
yep, thats what I needed, I remember the procedure once on that site.

Thank you much!
[HTC EVO 3D] Mgrmitch:
Need Help

I do have S-OFF however when I try to go to recovery it gives me a green circle for a few seconds the a picture of the phone with a red triangle and exclamation point. What am I doing wrong??
[HTC EVO 3D] texasez:
I finally got the revolutionary.exe file to load and now it sticks on waiting on device.

I have usb debugging checked and if I have htc sync on the computer I cannot find it.

Phone is plugged in and on charge only setting. Running win 7 64.

Any ideas?
[HTC EVO 3D] claude9039u:
Thank you done now waiting for a Rom lol.
[HTC EVO 3D] mwalt2:
He probably means computer since I don't think you can get rid of it on the phone. You don't need to uninstall it though. Just make sure it's not running at the same time you try to use revolutionary.exe. It won't interfere if you just exit out of it from the taskbar (at least it worked fine for me on win 7 x64).
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
TY sir added to OP
[HTC EVO 3D] Anon9mouz:
ok i think i can just use the box instead of the phone but what did it start with some letters like HT..........for the serial
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
Again, just to clarify, writing down your IP address, signal strength, and network provider have

nothing

to do with backing up your wimax settings, and is ultimately useless. I get that you had good intentions, but that seriously will do nothing for you. The only way to ensure your WiMax stays backed up is to have it backed up with a Nandroid form recovery.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Yep, it says it starts with HT in OP.

EDIT: Yeah it's on the box but I cut mine up, but i'll add this to the op, also the adb method and behind the battery.

Will clarify in OP, thanks.

Well installing their driver pack without having HTC Sync installed ensures there aren't any redundant drivers, but you're right it's not necessary, but recomended *UNLESS* you actually use HTC Sync. In this case, exiting the program from the taskbar and ensuring in the task manager that the process isn't running should be sufficient.

Adding to OP.
[HTC EVO 3D] Anon9mouz:
i didnt say it at first:D
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
lol i'm doing some rapid editing :p
[HTC EVO 3D] dblock3nine:
Got to love Sprint care, will at least in this case lol.. They did their thing and I'm up and running again, thanks to Teamwin and anyone else involve.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Adding their number to OP.
[HTC EVO 3D] Anon9mouz:
so do i start first with installing drivers or what whats first to do lol
[HTC EVO 3D] jxr94:
*sigh* I am suffering from some "error code 16". Anyone got a plan or do i have to wait until the morning to call sprint?
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
I haven't looked into it. Been working on OP, not reading. Is this the issue regarding not being able to call/text? Did you factory reset before rooting? If so, did you do it by fastboot or by the settings menu?
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Bump for v0.1 done.

I know it could be better, bbut I'm tired. v0.2 coming in the morning.

I welcome constructive criticism and will credit you in OP if I can. Any proofreaders?

'night peeps
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
Great guide, small suggestion for improvement; place the download links within their respective steps. It makes for a simpler reading experience.
[HTC EVO 3D] Konfuzion:
Shoot both of my phones had error code 16, and I got the same rep both times I called... He laughed.
[HTC EVO 3D] supers2k:
None of the steps stated to flash a recovery worked for me I'm unsure of what to do??
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
I'm working on that section right now. EXACTLY where are you? did you copy the fastboot.exe to your c:/blah folder? your extracted revolutionary folder?

thats about the point im at, making it better now. im sorry, brains workin slow.

EDIT: If I can help let me know, otherwise check the guide again later
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
I bet the sprint crew working tonight had a lot of laughs lol
[HTC EVO 3D] aleksis2010:
I don't know if this has been asked already but, is there anyway now to revert to s-on? Just in case someone needs it?
[HTC EVO 3D] Bentenrai:
Honestly I don't know but I'd really like to. Please post back here if you find it, I'm about to head out the door for work. I'd like to know how to do it so I could revert to s-on and run the whole thing over again in linux.
[HTC EVO 3D] xxhawkxx:
I'm getting an SMS Error when trying to send a text...Can anyone help?