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[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
For warranty issues you can revert back to your original version by following these steps​

Visit this thread

Download the appropriate RUU version for your region.

Make sure that you have your original cid written back on your device.

You can do this by entering the following code

//to check the current cid//
C:\android>fastboot oem getvar cid

//to change the cid//

C:\android>fastboot oem writecid HTC__044
//You must enter your device cid which you wrote down before you changed it//

Repeat these steps two to three times and reboot into bootloader and re_lock your device

C:\android>fastboot oem lock

Run the .exe and follow the onscreen instructions.

If this does not work, then, RUN THE .EXE FILE and do as described below.

When the RUU asks you accept, minimize the RUU/drag it down.

Start the task manager on your computer, go to processes, look for a process which has a name ARUwizard, right click on that and select go to location.

Now you can see a zip archive called rom.zip

Open that, and find the android-info.txt, extract it or just open it within winrar.

This will contain the cidnumber, note down the cidnum which was similar to your cid number, and note down the software build number.

Now make these changes in the mmcblk0p31.img with the help of xvi32 hex editor, copy back the file to your device in adb.

Instead, if you remember your original cid and software build number, you can write them back.

Please also remember to write the original cid of your device back in fastboot.

Copy that rom.zip to the root of your sd card, and then reboot into bootloader and flash it in bootloader.

Now reboot the device and run the RUU, once done, do the following.

Enter this code in fastboot:

fastboot oem lock

Remember to lock your device bootloader first, before writing the secureflag 3, If you don't lock the bootloader, you will brick your device.

fastboot oem write secureflag 3

fastboot reboot-bootloader

You will see that your bootloader is S-ON and shows RELOCKED.

You are done.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Just in case I fall short of space
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Just in case one more
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
Thanks for this...I already have a custom recovery, and a fully rooted rom...awaiting S-OFF instructions...

I assume that your instructions will work for CID: VODAP021... with HBOOT: 1.49.0013

Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Lothaen:
Thanks - Is it worth trying the touch version of Clockworkmod recovery?

also there's no point flashing the superuser.zip and then flashing a rooted rom on top as the superuser.zip would only give root on the current rom - which is then overwritten by the rooted (leeroid) rom :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
sorry but this post is useless....

how to root is already explained... there are automated recovery flashers... there is an automatically way of gaining s-off.

you destroy the chance that people get the right tutorial on first try...

43D again.... you will never get S-OFF.

No... it's buggy as hell.
[HTC EVO 3D] Lothaen:
that's a shame - worked perfectly on the HTC Desire
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
This tutorial is not yet complete flashmaniac, this will give every possible way of getting s off. That's the point of this. If you don't mind... I will use your links here and will explain your automated way in the beginning. That is my intention.

Please wait till it is complete.

There are some workarounds, those will also be explained.
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
BS you are the only one posting this...WTF IS YOUR ISSUE...tell me why or STFU!
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
I am just telling you, that it is not possible. but try and try - you will know why I told you that a hundred times already :)

this will confuse people. there are plenty of none-working ways. now you add one more....

downgrading only works for the cid's that I listed on my thread...

edit: I see that you are advicing people to change their cid.

It usually does not work

if it is working you cannot lock the bootloader
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
I have done that.. my cid wasn't listed, now I am s off. What do you say for that?
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
As I said - usually it does not work. If there are RUU'S with CID's for your carrier and region you can change them but you cannot lock the bootloader. it says succesfull but stays unlocked :)
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
There is a workaround for that as I have written dude..
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
and what is if you CID is TELST001? right! it is not working and it will never work.

This is just one of a thousand examples.

I tried changing the CID with a guy that has TELST001, it has never worked.

never mind... go on with this.
[HTC EVO 3D] micens:
If I downgrade hboot from 1.49.0018, to 1.49.0007, what I'm losing?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Will update as and when I find out the workarounds for not supported cids..

This thread needs support from guys like you. Please wait till I finish the tutorial. You will see why I started this.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
It is better to change the software build number back to original in case you need to run the RUU it avoids RUU errors.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
What's the difference between supertool by frigid and the one by revolutionary?..
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
OK but I must first flash ROM and after that I can lock bootloader?

LOL I don`t have ROM file in RUU_Shooter_U_HTC_Europe_1.20.401.2_Radio_10.53.9020.00_10.13.9020.08_2M_release_203403_signed.exe
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
If u want the Rom file...run the ruu(not the complete process) then check in the temp folder on your pc, you will find the rom.zip...
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
OK I have this
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
If you had read the tutorial carefully, you would not have to face this problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
Has anyone used the supertool v3 by frigid to gain s-off ?
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
OK but in polish android forum everybody write that first we must install firmware from RUU.exe after that we can lock bootloader, but here you write that bootloader must be lock first. For now I don`t want install a official firmware, but if I want somewhere back to official firmware I use ROM.zip from RUU and flash from bootloader and after that I lock bootloader.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
I guess, You won't be able to use the Rom.zip from the ruu if you are unlocked, lock the bootloader and then use the stock Rom.zip...
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
I have tested the HTC supertool by Frigid just now, The tool attempts to change the cid and then S-off, It does work. You can try that as well.

Does not change the Hboot version though.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
If you do not want the official firmware, then do not run the RUU, Flash a stock rom from the fora.

If you run a RUU, you will lose everything.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
It changes the cid to HTC__001, but will retain the hboot to 1.49.009?

Also if I replace the hboot in the stock PG86IMG.zip by the one in the European one, will the hboot version change to 1.49.007?
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
no you won't be able to flash it now because the zip is not signed anymore ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
Yeah, even I thought that for once but just wanted to confirm....

Also the hboot version and cid doesnt matter as long as you are s-off right?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Yes, as long as you want to keep your device S-off and do not want to run an RUU, Hboot version and cid doesn't matter.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
Thanks, I can flash any radios after achieving s-off through frigid'supertool right? Or can I change cid then lock the bootloader again and then flash the radio?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Yes, you can flash any radio after S-OFF, you do not need to change back the cid or lock the bootloader.
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
But I need official firmware to give my EVO 3D to repair
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Then you will have to revert back completely.. follow the last tut in op.. once you get back your device you need to do the whole process of unlocking and s-off again
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
sorry i have a big problem, so itried to s-off on my phone, but i did a mistake and now i locked the bootloader because in bootloader mode i find the written relocked security warning what i had to do? thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
I have last question, if I want flash ROM.zip I must change name to PG86IMG or not. And what this file restore?

Did restore HBOOT and S-ON or not?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Don't attempt anything without understanding completely what you are doing.

Once you unlock HTCdev way, and then attempt to re-lock the bootloader, then definitely you will see that your bootloader shows re-locked. This is expected.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You must rename the rom.zip to PG86IMG.zip, you must put this in the root of your sd card then boot into bootloader and allow it to flash.

If you are trying to revert back for warranty purposes, you need to have your phone in the condition it was before you attempted any of the unlocking process.

That means you need to be S-on, with a locked bootloader and your rom should be the stock rom for your region(The version that came with your device).

Flashing the rom.zip will revert back your device rom and Hboot only, it does not lock the bootloader nor will it remove the S-off, you have to do that manually.
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
if dont change my cid,i can became a s.off?? because when im tring to change cid using fastboot there is an error!! help me please
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
Have you tried frigid's supertool...?
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
SORRy i cant using the revolutionary tool becuase when im tring to open it it doesnt work, it only open a window for a sec and never go on!! and i tried to use the super tool but doesnt work im on hboot007

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please help me
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
If supertool doesnt work then only revolutionary can s-off your device....try redownloading revolutionary tool, might have been a bad download or something...
[HTC EVO 3D] iHusky:
You don`t must change CID to get S-OFF, I only downgrade my HBOOT version and made S-OFF +ROOT but I use revolutionary tutorial. Maybe that I don`t need change CID
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
so i changed pc and now the revolutionary work but it tell me your device: shooteru, with HBOOT unknown is not supported at this time.

but i have HBOOT 1.49.0007 please help me
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
Your cid is HTC_001..?
[HTC EVO 3D] Dunc001:
Has anyone managed to successfully supercid a voda aus phone shipped with the VODAP021 CID? If so, how...
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
i dont know!!
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
fastboot oem getvar cid

Use this to find out your cid...
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
it tell me

<bootloader> [err] command error!!!

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so i did!! i had to write fastboot getvar cid

however it is HTC__001
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Run the revolutionary tool with the administrator privileges.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You can also use the fastboot oem readcid. This displays the correct cid.

You will many a times get an error while trying to change the cid.. just ignore it and repeat the process once or twice more and reboot back into bootloader and check the cid.. it will show you the changed cid.

Please read the tutorial completely.. the later parts of the tutorial assume that you have read the previous posts already..
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Try frigid's tool..

Or just ignore that error message.. because while trying to change the cid.. usually you do get an error message.. but the cid actually changes..
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
in the tutorial ill change the cid to HTC__001, if i already have it what i had to do??
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You need to get the code from revolutionary.io and you also should run the tool as administrator.. and please check that you have uninstalled the HTC sync from your computer and you have all the other HTC drivers installed.. you can get these from the first post.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
You have cid HTC__001 and hboot 1.49.007 , locked or unlocked? Run revolutionary with administrator permission to gain s-off....the revolutionary tool is there in c drive right?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
It is because you have already tried to change the cid and it worked... That is why I said.. please read the whole tutorial.. you just need to proceed further..

You should read and follow the instructions at revolutionary.io ... Please do some research before attempting.. don't blame me if you brick your device
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
i dont blame u i need only of help

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i have cid HTC__001 and hboot 1.49.007 unlocked and i run revolutionary with administrator permissiom
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
and what happens then?
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
i said it tell me this:

Found your device:HTC EVO 3D X515m (shooteru-unknown, Android: 2.3.4, Rom version: 1.05.401.4)

Your devuce: shoteru, with Hboot unknown is not supported at this time.

presso(almost) any key to exit
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
try running the ruu, the software version is definitely incorrect. the ruu will fix / should fix that.
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
what is the ruu?? this is a custom rom
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Man why don't you read up and do some searching.... It shows that you have no idea what you are doing.

RUU stands for ROM UPDATE UTILITY.

You can change your software build number to a compatible one in the V32 hex editor.

The links to other useful threads in the OP or not just for fun, They are there so that you go there and read them.

You can not keep asking silly questions every time, you should first understand what you are trying to achieve.. that needs some work..

Use the wiki if you do not understand something... Wiki will have explanations to most of the things.
[HTC EVO 3D] peppe893:
im sorry!

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can u help me? i cant find this rom update utility!!
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
There is nothing to be sorry about.. chill.. I try to help to the extent possible by me.. I am a practicing doctor so it becomes quite difficult to answer every single question.. My point is.. you should do some research before posting something.. you will invariably find answers somewhere.

If you have a genuine problem for which you are not finding answers I will most certainly help you out..

I am sorry.. I didn't mean to be rude.

You will not find any other tutorial which is easier to understand.. so read the whole thing again.. that might help you.. If you are facing problems.. chances are that you have missed some step somewhere.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Will help you tomorrow.. its pretty late here in my country..
[HTC EVO 3D] ataf:
Hi, I need some help with a wired thing called Evo 3D

I tried to unlock it with htcdev, it is unlocked, but safe is still on (s-on)

I read nearly the hole internet in 2 days, I am stuck now and need help to go on.

here my device info's:

HTC Evo 3D

Software:1.22.708.6

HBoot-1.49.0012

CID: HTC__622

htc give me a update 2.17. ... after unlocking it, but i could not install it on the device

does anybody know how to s-off this phone?

and is it possible to flash custom roms without having root acces? it's a asia version and I need German language on the phone
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Read the the first page of this thread, the entire thread is about what you area asking for.
[HTC EVO 3D] ataf:
i asked more than one question. on which question you pointed with that answer?

I read it now and I read it before, but find not anythink could help me out.

so if you do not palavar and want to help in real, why you knitting a riddle here?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
I do not like your attitude so I will not help you, I do not have to re write the entire tutorial again for your sake, If you want to achieve S-off you can follow the steps as outlined in the OP.

I have taken enough pains to write a complete tutorial, that in itself will be a big help to all who are trying to gain S-off, If you do not understand that simple step by step guide, then I am afraid you will get any help anywhere else.
[HTC EVO 3D] KrewsialNL:
It worked! :D

I already had the CID 001, so a few easy steps where necessary to downgrade and use revolutionary.
[HTC EVO 3D] ataf:
we don't have to love each other, let's stay professionel
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
Your instrcutions are still very misleading and false.

I.E. the part where you say you don't need s-off for a custom rom, only for custom kernels. That's not true, you just can't install them via recovery.

Bootloader still works fine.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Meaning????????????

You can install every single custom rom through recovery... (Why would you require S-off to flash custom ROM through CWM recovery?
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
talking about kernel not custom rom.
[HTC EVO 3D] husharon:
i tried to use the Revolutionary tool to get s off

its shw me for second the black window of the cmd and then its disappeared

i run it as mannger and its on c: drive
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Get a new beta unlock code from revolutionary.. repeat the steps from revolutionary.io and also make sure that you have an identifiable software build number al well as an identifiable cid number on your device. If you don't have, then change them and then get the beta unlock code again from the revolutionary and try repeatedly.
[HTC EVO 3D] shirioko:
you should also run the tool from a command line instead of just launching it. Open an elevated command prompt (cmd.exe as administrator), navigate to the correct directory, and launch it from there (just type the name of the application in the command prompt). That way you will be able to see the output after the program closes/finishes
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
that's obviously unnecessary. Revolutionary also works without starting it via batch.
[HTC EVO 3D] shirioko:
haven't used it in a while :o in his case it might help. He states that the window closes shortly after starting it, so maybe he could capture the output by running it from command line in order to pin down the problem
[HTC EVO 3D] six3oo:
pardon noob question...

I've unlocked my bootloader, but have S-ON. I flashed a ROM, and this ROM flashed a kernel, which obviously won't work since I have S-ON. Now my phone won't boot and sits at the HTC splash screen. I can still get into bootloader and ClockworkMod.

Here's the question: Can I use Flashmaniac's tool with my phone in this state to get it to boot? Since his tool flashes the European RUU. Or does his tool require a booted phone, and thus will not work?

If not, how can I make the thing boot again?

Asia EVO 3D, by the way.
[HTC EVO 3D] vari9:
You can use flashmaniac's tool if your phone has a cid listed in the supported cid in his thread.

Extract the boot.img from the Rom you just installed...and then using ur pc "fastboot boot boot.img" to flash the kernel.

Or use 4ext touch recovery and install the Rom....then u won't have to fastboot kernels...
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
No sweat...

Open the custom Rom zip with winrar.. you will see a file named boot.img just extract this file to c:\android on your computer. connect your device by USB cable to your computer. boot into bootloader and make sure it is showing fastbootusb then enter this code

fastboot flash boot boot.img

reboot your device. done
[HTC EVO 3D] six3oo:
Worked beautifully. Thanks for your help!

Hit that thanks button for the both of you (:
[HTC EVO 3D] carlowise:
hy

PLEASE help!

i did unlock via htc dev, and folow the guide, install cwm and super su and leedroid rom as described.

after that I can't get comands for root "$" after adb shell . all I got is ~#

and root didn't worked and phone stays in white htc logo screen.

I can't go after that , also fastboot flash boot boot.img didn't worked

I have hboot xxx.18 I'm not shure, should downgrade be installed before all this process.?

Now I was tryed to downgrade hboot via PGxx.img and phone says wrong image.

please help what can I do now?

tnx
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Are you trying to achieve S-OFF?

Just reboot into bootloader, (First remove the battery, put it back and keep the volume down button pressed and then press the power button briefly).

Now connect you device through USB cable to your computer.

and flash the CWM recovery again. or find the 4EXT touch recovery flashable .img file and then reboot into recovery via bootloader.

In recovery, mount the USB storage, Copy one of the stable ROMs to the root of the sd card, Remove that PG86IMG.zip from SD card or rename it unmount the SD card

then flash that newly copied ROM in recovery.

Reboot.

Now if still wish to proceed, you can try and follow the tutorial
[HTC EVO 3D] carlowise:
I did all that few times. Will try toch recovery maybe that helps. Tnx
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Don't forget to flash the boot.img found with the rom through fastboot. Copy that boot.img to the Android folder (the folder where you have all your ADB and fastboot files stored, on your computer), then once you see fastbootusb on your device(Device has to be connected by USB cable to your computer) then enter this code in the command prompt.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

If this does not work, then you might want to run the RUU in bootloader. Or instead you can try and coy the rom.zip found in the RUU for your country to the root of your SD card and rename it to PG86IMG.zip and boot into bootloader and let it flash.
[HTC EVO 3D] carlowise:
Tnx will try all that and see if something works. I was push img via bootloader from leedrods rom from your tread but I extracted zip to folder, not just img all files. Img was copyed ok and same thing. Maybe to try a different rom. I saw on thread that you said not to extract zip file only boot.img. will try that.

Im sorry for this noob questions. But phone dont need to be s-off and hboot xx.07 to flash a custom rom?

Tnx again
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
No, you can have any Hboot version and you can flash custom roms through recovery even if you have s-on.
[HTC EVO 3D] carlowise:
thanx man,

I did all things and don't know what worked. did a factory reset and phone finaly booted with leedroid's rom.

now one more question if I want ics i should flash radio and firmware, so I supose that I need s-off and downgrade hboot for that?

tnx
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Try the newly released Rom by virus.. Infected Rom eternity.. it doesn't require you to flash the new radio
[HTC EVO 3D] carlowise:
I wan't to install ics rom, I have unlocked phone via htc dev, install cwm touch 4ext, and custom rom.

now to install ics I need new firmware and supose s-off for that, and for s-off sould I downgrade hboot mine is xxx.18?

or can I just upgrade firmware? do I really need s-off for that?

tnx
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
If you are S-ON, you will not be able to flash the the firmware in the bootloader, so yes you need S-off to flash firmware.. But you can flash ICS with the old radio, it does not make much of a difference, I am running the stock radio as I had some problems with the new radio versions. You can flash Infected ROM eternity by Virus... This is the link http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27639721&postcount=1342
[HTC EVO 3D] joelivethelife:
Can I ask, does this tutorial applies to every hboot or is there any specific hboots?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
This is for all Hboot versions... But there have been instances where Australian ones have not been able to be downgraded.. so use caution. Don't want anyone ending up with a permanently bricking their devices.

The risk is substantial...
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
actually this tutorial works only for unbranded devices.

others go here:

unlimited.io

some lucky vodafone users might succes too.

And if you are upgrading to ICS including the latest hboot, this tutorial will never every again work for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] joelivethelife:
Unbranded phone as in my phone isn't linked to any carrier right? Means an unlock one or "unbrand" and "unlock" is a different thing?

I've bought my phone from a carrier in Malaysia but it is unlock. Is there any way to check if its unbrand or anything? :)
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Yes, your phone is unbranded.. You can check that by the details displayed in the bootloader