yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] Jye75:
HTC Watch, etc are fine to take. I took them with no problems. It's the ROM updates you need to watch out for. I was on the latest stock ROM, then rooted, and am still up to date.
[HTC EVO 3D] jiggy79:
Does anyone know if the devs are working to fix the error 16 (phone calls or text ) and release a new update?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
not sure, but i would expect that i would be fixed when this comes out of beta...

either way, its not a big deal at all.. only takes a couple of minutes on the phone with sprint to fix... not a lot to ask for, for all the potential root gives u afterwards..
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
Thanks for the info. I'll note that in the guide.
[HTC EVO 3D] titans10:
Well done I say, well done!
[HTC EVO 3D] spartanhooah:
I've tried to root using the Revolutionary tool, but like others, I get an invalid beta key message. I've tried copy/pasting everything and typing the numbers in by hand, but no difference. Is there another way to get permanent root, or is there a way I can get a working beta key for Revolutionary?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
as of now, there is no other way...

and i've read A LOT of comments like urs where people couldn't get the beta key to work.. even thru copy and pasting.. what i've found to be the issue is something small like after u copy and pasted, its possible that an empty space got copied as well right at the end of the key.. check for that, and if so backspace it out..
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
That's a good suggestion, bk.

Also, what serial number are you using? I've read some people were using the serial number on their box and it was different from the one stated by the revolutionary script. Use the one from the script if you haven't been.
[HTC EVO 3D] spartanhooah:
I used the actual revolutionary tool from their website (rather than the method here), and it accepted the key, but now the command prompt window just says "Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!" and doesn't do anything else.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
it could be possible that u lost connection afterwards... thats the only thing i could suggest.. cause u are at a point where it already recognized the phone properly and accepted the beta key..

after the beta key was accepted, did u let it sit for a min to see if the acquiring root process would kick in?
[HTC EVO 3D] spartanhooah:
Yes, I let it sit for 5-10 minutes, no change.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
have u tried again?? if so, is it still hanging at beta key accepted?

what is your hboot version?

Also just released.. HTC unlocked bootloader might help u out if revolutionary isn't working out for u
[HTC EVO 3D] spartanhooah:
Yeah, just tried again, still just sits at that message. HBoot 1.4. I'll try HTC's own tool.
[HTC EVO 3D] jordan23945bulls:
is used HTC tool to unlock. how do i get root now? even though i used HTCs way can i use this to Apply S-Off and Flash Recovery? please help me. :(
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
u should have S-OFF already.. in that thread korey posted a screenshot of unlocking and achieving S-OFF.. as for flashing a recovery, u might have to find a version of clockworkmod.. not sure if TWRP will work
[HTC EVO 3D] :
I am having the same problem, (invalid beta key) but I don't know how to paste the beta key into command prompt...? help?
[HTC EVO 3D] gksmithlcw:
Right-click with your mouse, select Paste.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
Right click probably won't work... CTRL + V is what u have to do to paste it..
[HTC EVO 3D] :
I can't get 'control v' to paste either....

edit: Ok, I fell pretty dumb right now. I got the beta key to work, my problem was the last letter looked like a lower case 'l' or 'L' but in lower case. I had NO IDEA it was actually an uppercase 'I'.... Sorry guys, very tired father of 2 little ones here... thanks for your patience.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
sorry.. i shoulda known better that wouldn't work.. wasn't in my right mind last night... what u should have done was click edit in the top toolbar then select paste... if u don't have a toolbar, then u right click at the top of the menu and select edit from there..

anyway... glad u got it working..
[HTC EVO 3D] :
Yeah no problem. I was doing this at about midnight last night, so I was super tired, anyway I woke up this morning, and got it going, now I'm ROOTED!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] feeth:
Here is where I am having an issue:

◄●Install Superuser Permissions●►

10. 10.Use the Volume Down button to go down to Recovery and select it by pressing the Power Button.

As soon as I select recovery I get the picture of the phone with the red triangle and explanation point.

I have removed the battery and tried it again a few times with the same results.

Any help is greatly appreciated. :o

EDIT: I found this and will give it a try:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/htc-evo-3d/146156-i-am-now-getting-red-triangle-explanation-point.html

Got it working!
[HTC EVO 3D] RedWingsFan:
Great write up thanks. The only real issue I had was with Error 16 and a Sprint rep took care of it right away.

How will this root affect future updates? Will we get 2.3.4? How do we update in the future? Sorry for the noob question
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
Don't take the 2.3.4 ota update.. Go for either one of the stock roms with the update or most devs are updating their custom roms with it now.
[HTC EVO 3D] stuntrock:
I put this in the other "How to S-OFF thread" and am putting in here in the hopes that:

1. Someone can help me with MY problem.

2. By someone helping me with MY problem, they will help others with the same problems.

Problem

Even after following the instructions, the new revolutionary.io tool hangs at "Zerging Root."

No HTC sync installed.

No AV/Firewall running.

Fastboot off (Also tried it with Fastboot ON just because nothing else was working)

No matter what I do, it will not progress past "Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so.."

And no, I didn't update. HBOOT is still 1.4. This problem has persisted through multiple reboots and even a phone wipe.

EDIT: Also, sometimes it hangs at "Beta key accepted" too.
[HTC EVO 3D] oxlong27:
hey guys just got my 3d today and Im trying to root but I cant connect to the revolutionary site for some reason. would someone be so kind to get me a beta key if I give u my info? or is their site just temporarily down? thanks guys
[HTC EVO 3D] Jye75:
Is fastboot turned off?
[HTC EVO 3D] oxlong27:
mine hangs at zerging root as well I've tried everything
[HTC EVO 3D] chesarae.garza:
why am i so scared to root?! lol, never done it.
[HTC EVO 3D] jb4kats:
I am the same way but I did try and do it over the weekend but just to warn you, if you did the update that just came out you can't root just yet. Some of the root files have to be updated.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
u can.. u just have to follow htc's method..
[HTC EVO 3D] cloak.n.dagger:
So, I just got done downloading and installing everything and went back to the Revolutionary site to generate the needed key and noticed that the hboot drop-down only lists 1.40 and 1.30. I have 1.50. Does this mean I can't get a key?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
no you can not get a key..

yes you can still root.. u have to follow htc's method. there are a few threads here that have tutorials on how to go about unlocking using htc's method...
[HTC EVO 3D] cloak.n.dagger:
But this officially, on record, kills my warranty! Where if I root via this method I could always restore back to original and still be covered. Not sure if I'm willing to put myself in that situation. Hopefully, someone will come up with a way to s-off and root with the 1.50 hboot.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
Only voids manufacturer warranty which is only good for a year on a manufacturer defect.. Most times u would just bring ur phone to sprint if necessary not htc (they gonna make u wait 4 to 6 weeks if I did deal with htc) . I've never had to use a manufacturer warranty on a cell phone..
[HTC EVO 3D] CMeys:
I've tried this numerous times and each time after loading recovery from from the fastboot (I've tried every method I've found), no matter what, immediately after the reboot I've got a phone icon with a green power circle on it in the middle of the screen and it then changes to the phone icon with the red warning triangle with explanation point in the middle of the screen. Nothing more happens unless I pull the battery and then it reboots normally. Bootloader shows S-off, though when I did the S-off I did get the "communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted" error. Bootloader though shows S-off. How do I get past this red triangle warning screen? Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
are u installing CWM or TWRP? did u select Y or N when asked to install CWM?
[HTC EVO 3D] CMeys:
I am installing PG86IMG. In the bootloader I am given the choice of recovery, but when selecting that it just reboots as I've described above winding up stuck on the red warning triangle.

Please note as described above that revolutionary did NOT complete properly (numerous times) terminating with "communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted" but I did wind up with S-off.

Where should I go from here? Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
ok.. its askin you to parse the update zip, (which is the PG86IMG file), u select yes and then its asking u to select recovery? if so dont select the recovery option.. if u updated the zip, just reboot the phone normally and delete the PG86IMG file.. then try going into recovery after u deleted the zip.
[HTC EVO 3D] jorts:
i'm having a similar issue. revolutionary did not complete as show in the video, it hangs and says "communication interrupted", but i have s-off anyway. i have done the pg86img file step, but it never gives me the option to say Y or N, it just loads and starts scrolling updates. next i deleted the file and loaded superuser zip in it's place. then i power down, reboot into hboot, select recovery. it shows a green triangle for a second, then changes to red and is hung there until you take the battery out. it never gives me the option to select the superuser zip and flash as shown in the video.
[HTC EVO 3D] zedomax:
shameless promotion

sorry, i didn't mean to sound like a shameless promotion, just adding more knowledge to the database. #KnowledgeEqualsPower#
[HTC EVO 3D] jorts:
ok, well the problem is the guide tells you to remove the .zip from the pg file because "you're computer knows it's a zip". well apparently mine doesn't. i renamed it back to pg86img.zip, rebooted, and now it gives me the option to update y/n as the video shows
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
just curious.. what operating system are u using?? normally when u rename a file it doesn't remove or rename the extension. so im just curious as to how the .zip wasn't on ur file in the first place when u renamed it.

also, @ CMeys, try doing what he just did.. maybe ur .zip was removed as well..
[HTC EVO 3D] jorts:
windows. i think it's because i have my file extensions set to "show" instead of hidden, which is default for windows. so when i removed the .zip it just turned PG86IMG into a generic file that no operating system would recognize
[HTC EVO 3D] Neogenx:
Depending on which windows your using. Windows 7 keeps the extentions hidden for the aide of someone messing something up. Best way to deal with that, is label the file " PG86IMG.ZIP " and then make extensions hidden. If the zip goes away you know your alright. If not....then you know something is messed up.

Something is def wrong somewhere.. because it will pick up that file in bootloader no matter what.
[HTC EVO 3D] jorts:
nothing is wrong at this point, i am rooted. what WAS wrong is what i described above...probably not an issue in general because most people would not have their extensions set to show at all times like i do...
[HTC EVO 3D] cougar11:
can you root and evo 3d even though i still havent connected it to Sprint? Or would the rooting process require cell phone service?

Thanks In Advanced!
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
root away.. no need for the phone to be activated..
[HTC EVO 3D] cougar11:
awesome, just did...worked flawlesly!
[HTC EVO 3D] o0adam0o:
Sweet. Will try this soon..
[HTC EVO 3D] jmoney1037:
Does anyone know if this way will work with the latest update (1.50)??
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
no.. right now only the htc method will work..
[HTC EVO 3D] jordan23945bulls:
but the htc method isn't really rooting though,
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
then please explain to me what its doing. <--- yes that is a link.. click it and it will send u to a tutorial on how to "ROOT" an HTC EVO 3D using htc's method.

trust me.. i had to use this method to root a friends phone.. and it worked out just fine... he has flashed the same ROM im using right now.. the only thing that can't be done right now is flash any kernels because there aren't any made for the 2.08 update..
[HTC EVO 3D] stiffmast3r:
is this guide only for cdma evo´s or for both, cdma and gsm?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
CDMA only...
[HTC EVO 3D] stiffmast3r:
oh no.... what happend when i do this with my gsm device??

is there a way to root the gsm evo?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
CDMA EVO 3D and GSM EVO 3D have different hboot version.. this method only works with 1.30 and 1.40.. nothing will happen if u tried.. u wouldnt get past the beginning.

as for rooting ur EVO... try checking the GSM EVO 3D forum for more info..
[HTC EVO 3D] bluephi1914:
SO for the record.... The HTC method "official boot unlocker" shown here

http://www.goodandevo.net/2011/08/htc-evo-3d-bootloader-can-now-be-officially-unlocked-by-htc.html

is the same as the rooting methods used on this web site. or is there a difference ?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
uummm... i guess.. i haven't checked out that sites instructions.. but i did just post a link to a tutorial on here in the post right before yours... and i've kinda been explaining this on the previous page.. as well as other pages and posts.. its getting redundant now..

so once again "for the record" htc's method will allow u to root the CDMA EVO 3D just like this method..
[HTC EVO 3D] stiffmast3r:
but theres nothing :rolleyes:

no way to root a gsm device?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
once again.. u are in the wrong section.. this is CDMA.. u need to migrate over to the GSM 3D forum.. i posted a link for u.. go there and find all ur rooting answers..
[HTC EVO 3D] stiffmast3r:
once again.. in this forum is no thread for root the gsm device....
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
wow.. i think im making this pretty clear.. actually, i know im making it clear.. this is the CDMA EVO 3D forum.. go over to the GSM EVO 3D forum for ur answers.. we do not have anything for the GSM EVO 3D in this forum.. thats why there are 2 DIFFERENT forums.. your wasting ur time asking about it over here when i already told u that ur answers lie in the the GSM EVO 3D forum..
[HTC EVO 3D] bluephi1914:
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[HTC EVO 3D] bluephi1914:
I apologize for such redundancy.... but i don't like to make assumptions when it comes to rooting, as I am not all that familiar with it to begin with. I saw your previous post that said you used HTC method on your friends phone and it turned out fine.... I guess i was just wondering if you had noticed any differences... at this point

I really dont trust HTC and I wanted to make sure that if i rooted with the HTC method, it didn't track my phones serial # or anything like that... and would i be able to flash it back to stock (unroot) similar to the original EVO 4G.

thanks and sorry again mate
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
now about it tracking ur phones serial #, im not sure, but it is a working method.. confirmed by myself as well as others in the link i posted.. however, it does void your "manufacture warranty".. even tho htc will only honor that warranty against a manufacture defect within a year.. (who really sends their phone to htc anyway.. they take 6 to 8 weeks to fix or replace as well)

so yeah.. go ahead and use htc's method.. :D

also.. im not sure if the RUU will work to revert back to s-on.. but i think theres a thread here about it..
[HTC EVO 3D] bluephi1914:
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[HTC EVO 3D] bluephi1914:
This link is why i actually asked the question...

http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/138/t/13285.aspx
[HTC EVO 3D] imarinkrat1:
Temp Root before factory reset - 2.08.651.2

I just recently got an Evo 3D. Long story short, my Evo is f-ed in the a and I need to do a factory reset. I would like to do a temp root to back up my apps and data. I tried the fre3vo temp root method, and I got an error saying something along the lines that the 'fre3vo exploit failed'. I think it has to do with the fact that my Evo has the lastest OTA patch.

My Device Info:

Software number 2.08.651.2

Kernel version 2.6.35.13-g84f8edd htc-kernel@and18-2 #1

Build number 2.08.651.2 CL130920 release-keys

Is there a way for me to temp root this device before doing a factory reset?

Also, once I do a factory reset, will I be able to root the device? Or am I screwed since I have the latest OTA patch?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Andrew
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
temp root wont work for your version.. best advise would be to download mybackup pro (paid app) or theres a free version with less features.. but it will backup you apps and data just fine.. (another word of advice, when using mybackup never select to backup your contacts if u are already using google/gmail for that.. it will double everything up)

and about your question on rooting a device with the latest hboot.. please take time to read the past 2 pages.. or even just the previous page.. its all explained..
[HTC EVO 3D] chong67:
I hope for a 1.50 crack soon that is none HTC.

I learn my mistake. Should not have done a OTA update!

Wonder how long is the 1.50 crack going to take.
[HTC EVO 3D] swapdotavi:
Does the guide in the OP work for GSM EVO 3Ds as well?

Edit: nevermind!
[HTC EVO 3D] Neogenx:
No it's not for the GSM
[HTC EVO 3D] Mr. Amazing:
Ok...I have followed all the steps, the phone is now in S-OFF, but the PG86IMG.zip file still won't update on the bootloader screen. What am I doing wrong? Please help...my HBOOT is 1.40.1100
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
Make sure you check whether your filename should have a ".zip" at the end. If you have files show extensions on all files in Windows, you want ".zip" at the end. if you don't, there shouldn't be a ".zip"
[HTC EVO 3D] nickerj1:
I was very confused on this cause the guide keeps calling it PG86IMG.zip but the guide explicitly says to rename and leave the .zip extension off. Maybe clarify this in OP?

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] kasey348:
some help

hello my phone came with hboot-1.150.000 can root this phone or not please thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
Not yet with this method. Sorry :/
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
Most people using a windows operating system do not need to add .zip when renaming. It was actually causing more confusion because people were changing it to PG86IMG.zip.zip, just because the extention was already there but it's not shown unless u have it set up to show extensions.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jjday7:
Can someone post the Revolutionary Exploit from the first page? It is not opening up a webpage when I try to click it. Is there anywhere else I can get this file?

http://revolutionary.io/ page not found
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
try again now.. works for me
[HTC EVO 3D] Jjday7:
Still not working. Tried on my phone and in internet explorer 8. Could it be a setting in my browser?

I also need to know if I root can I get s-off again for warranty exchanges?
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
try disabling any firewalls... or try using firefox as your browser.. cause im clicking the link straight from your post... and it pops up..

also, im assuming s-on for warrant exchanges not s-off sense thats what ur trying to achieve.. but the answer i yes.. u can s-on if needed be...

(side note/question.. is ur bootloader 1.30.0000 or 1.40.0000??? cause if its not and its 1.50.0000 then ur wasting ur time with this method.. it won't work)
[HTC EVO 3D] Jjday7:
I'll try chrome or FireFox when I get a chance. I have bootloade 1.40 so I should be good thanks for the help. I'll report back if i get it working.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jjday7:
Ok I have tried firefox, chrome, and IE8 and nothing. The only one that allowed me to even see a cached version of the page was chrome. Why is the site not just on a .com? I really think that's whats causing it.

My firewall, and antivirus was disabled and still not working.
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
Post your serial and I'll run it for you to get your code. I'll send the file as well.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jjday7:
I finally got it to work in my phones browser. Thanks for the offer though. I'm rooted and on a custom ROM now.
[HTC EVO 3D] djR3Z:
Awesome!! Glad to hear it. Let me know if you have any other questions.
[HTC EVO 3D] yamomma:
I am not sure if someone has stated this but with my phone I had to keep the .zip on the end of PG86IMG. The instructions specifically stated to remove the .zip however, my phone would not recognize the file until I added the .zip back to the file and then everything worked fine.
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
discussed 1 page back... and other pages throughout this tutorial..
[HTC EVO 3D] mase68:
Flashed and Rooted to Boost error 16

I flashed to Boost and rooted my evo 4g, but when i go to make a call or text it won't let me. When I go to make a call I get the error 16 and they transfer me to a Sprint Rep. Is their any fix to this since I'm boost and can't use a Sprint rep. I can receive text and phone calls and even use the net.
[HTC EVO 3D] dimebagdan65:
Why root at all?

With this beast of a machine, why would you want to root it? It's already customizable, fast, stable, able to take screen shots, and there are plenty of wired tethering options in the market. More here
[HTC EVO 3D] cobra.kai420:
Ok so I can't make calls how do I restore my profile that I wrote down???? Please help!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] bk718:
u do know this is the evo "3D" forum not the 4g forum right??? and nope, there is no way to get around the error 16 without dealing with the sprint department that handles that issue...

yes this is a beast of a machine, but apparently u don't know what further capabilities u will have after rooting.. look around the forum and see what unlocking this phone can really do..

also, "wired" tethering options??? really??? why be so limited??? i might want to play xbox live, while searching for cheat codes on my laptop, all while my kids watch netflix on the wii.. and if my cable went out, i have my "wireless" tethering options... :D

---------- Post added at 12:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 AM ----------

are u getting an error 16?
[HTC EVO 3D] dimebagdan65:
Final rebuttal

yes this is a beast of a machine, but apparently u don't know what further capabilities u will have after rooting.. look around the forum and see what unlocking this phone can really do..

also, "wired" tethering options??? really??? why be so limited??? i might want to play xbox live, while searching for cheat codes on my laptop, all while my kids watch netflix on the wii.. and if my cable went out, i have my "wireless" tethering options... :D

---------- Post added at 12:04 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:03 AM ----------

Having personally helped thousands root their Incredibles and Evo 4G's (And a few Motorola Droids and HTC Inspire's thrown in), I think it's safe to say that I'm well aware of the benefits of rooting lol. As for my preference for wired tether? Well, keeping it plugged in to the laptop keeps it charged (benefit #1) and provides better (available) speed and stability (benefit #2) as well as being able to function wirelessly through internet connection sharing. So you could be searching for cheat codes on your laptop while you play Xbox Live and your kids watch Netflix on the Wii with the added benefit of not having your phone battery being drained in nano-seconds due to wireless tethering. What's that? You always plug your phone in when you tether so I'm an idiot cause your phone doesn't die? Then riddle me this, why not plug it in to what you're trying to tether to and kill 2 birds with one stone? Now that piece was in no way meant to discourage people from rooting their phones and unlocking the full potential. As I said previously, it was aimed at the less technically savvy users out there who might be a little intimidated by this (minimal) bit of coding.

To quote Fallout Boy: "I don't care what you think, as long as it's about me."

Now for bonus points, who can tell me where Fallout Boy's name comes from...?