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[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
believe me, I tried to figure out a way for everyone but is not possible.

I worked about 30 hours on it tried every method that has been working on other devices. but damn htc has ****ed up those. The only way for you would be a goldcard but you cannot goldcard anymore, htc disabled that....

it sad to see a thread like that.

okay discribing the htc unlock and flashing recovery etc is good but the downgrading "method" is just wrong... none of those workaround that are described in the thread works...

I have an australien friend with that I tried every possible thing for hours and we had no succes for him....

thats the normal behaviour when u change the cid, possible the cid has changed but you cannot lock the bootloader now.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You can change the Cid in the mmcblk0p31.img. Try that it worked for me.

For a vodafone branded device, first change the cid to VODAP001 then once s-off you can change to what ever you want.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You can always lock the bootloader.

If you happen to see that your bootloader is not getting locked follow the workaround.

reboot into bootloader,

You will see Unlocked.

Now from your command prompt flash the unlock token given by HTC.

c:\android>fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin

(You might say what the hell am I talking, but just do this)

It will unlock your device again and will show the HTC disclaimer, accept it.

Reboot.

Now reboot into bootloader, and lock your bootloader.

c:\android>fastboot oem lock

Now check the bootloader as many times as you want, you will see it re-locked.
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
I will try to follow your tutorial and crossing my fingers not to brick my device.

However, i have already unlock my device with HTCDEV.COM.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Good luck..
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
I didn't mention that? It must've be an automagic process then.

I do have SU(SuperUser) privileges and some Linux experience to go.

If I didn't have SU then I reckon I'd receive a permissions error of some sort and the copy would fail over without producing any desired image file to mess with.

The only way that I can successfully achieve SU privileges within abd is to use adb from within a custom ROM; as HTC's stock ROM(preloaded onto the device) has strict limitations imposed with only lower level privileges assigned(again requiring S-OFF).

So then I learned that if I want SU then I must flash a custom ROM. Introducing:

MikRunny ROM

InfectedROM ROM

and now LeeDroid.

There are many more and skins available for some of these ROM's too.

Also, I agree with the use of TWRP ShooterU on the HTC EVO 3D(GSM) as a recovery.

With Clockwork Touch recovery it has a user interface that is fidgety and It seems to have a USB charging bug that may temporarily disable your device.

Also, I recommend flashing TWRP to recovery and if that doesn't install custom ROM's etc. then flash it into boot and use it there. But, if you flash it to boot then you must re-flash your original boot image back into boot.

Before any attempt of flashing anything whatsoever it would be advisable to issue this command and Back Up everything before you begin:

fastboot [B]boot[/B] twrphtcdv2-shooteru-2.0.0RC0.1.img

*At present there is no way to make an exact copy of your device. And it may be that you must first unroot HTC's HBoot before you can back up anything. Either unroot with Revolutionary, or with HTCDEV methods.

Tip: To boot the device into Bootloader don't mash the Power and Volume keys.

Hold volume down and press

power

for 2 seconds only

.
[HTC EVO 3D] markdexter:
Have to be honest, been following this thread for a couple of days, my opinion is this thread could be dangerous, someone its going to brick sooner or later, there should only be one thread like this, that alot of people work on together, instead of misadvice. For the safety of peoples phones, this thread should be removed
[HTC EVO 3D] wILLRoiD:
that is true
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
>< I'll review 'new' method. now.
[HTC EVO 3D] wILLRoiD:
thread should be removed
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
I think I'll wait till the solution come out
[HTC EVO 3D] lufc:
Right keep this Thread Clean and on Topic

Please Play nice or the thread will get locked and Infractions or Bans will follow.
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
The download was a slow link...

It seems that although there are different HBoot versions there is an underlying issue with each devices hardware specifications, namely the radio chip. This is due to the systematic release of EVO 3D's and its evolving radio chip variants; incorporating both CDMA and GSM geographic specifications.

Each variant of HBoot somewhat coincides with the underlying hardware counterpart.

So, as Flashmaniac rightly stated.

Vodafone Branded:

cidnum: VODAP001

cidnum: VODAP102

cidnum: VODAPE17

cidnum: VODAP304

Those CID's are confirmed as; modelid: PG8630000cidnum

After consulting this devices Safety and Reglatory Guide handbook from the box set, it states the model to be of the newer PG86310 hardware variant.

Now since Vodafone Australia dropped the CID:VODAP021 it's anyone guess as to its future support.

Not only that, the thing's secured to the point of a much lower rate of usability.

So, you'd want to hope that global recycling can cope with an 8 month turnaround for these millions of retched devices.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Thanks for removing the offensive posts.

Cheers.:D
[HTC EVO 3D] Lothaen:
I didn't need to change CID as I had unbranded anyway but I managed S Off and the downgrade using pretty much the stuff posted here. Step1.exe didn't work but I did that step manually and all seems well.
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
What was (is) your CID ?
[HTC EVO 3D] eggshaped:
Thanks for this guide, I was struggling to follow the other one in this forum but this was exactly what I needed, being new to the E3D.

Thanks to this and Flashmaniac's tool I was able to downgrade/root/unlock/s-off my phone after a week of trying to follow other threads and going round in circles.

I've no idea if this thread's instructions are dangerous to some phones or not but all I can say is it worked for me. I had an unbranded UK Evo 3d, with hboot 1.49.0018.

Thanks :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
for yóu it wasn't because you simple had to start my tool.

For others, that have no supported cid - this thread is more than dangerous.
[HTC EVO 3D] eggshaped:
I guess I was lucky, thank god because I had no idea about changing cid. Maybe the OP should make this clear in the first post?

Anyway, thanks for your fantastic tool. I'd still be stuck on stock rom without it :) :)
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
Could you explain exactly why it is more than dangerous ?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
It will be dangerous because if you loose your original cid(Like I have and don't give a **** about it), you can not run an RUU to get back to original status for warranty purposes.

And you can brick your phone if something goes terribly wrong.
[HTC EVO 3D] Lothaen:
HTC__001
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
More than one, maybe more than two, a few more than three, who would have guessed...

Also apply a myriad of tangent effects.

Anyway, HBoot seems fairly solid now.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Flashed a latest RUU, did everything from scratch, didn't brick luckily.

Changing the cid and build number does the trick, updating the tutorial now.
[HTC EVO 3D] fahadj2003:
others with a good warranty do.

who might actually not get a replacement and pay up for something thats not their fault thanks to your tutorial.
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
The first part worked perfectly to flash a custom rom but the part with changing the cid didn't...

The part below...
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Did you check the cid after fastboot oem writecid command?

Your device is a branded one, you need to use this

fastboot oem writecid VODAP001

Then chnage the cid in the mmcblk0p31.img in the hex editor.

Check the cid again.

If the cid is successfully changed, your device will reboot into bootloader(If your device reboots into bootloader after entering the fastboot command to change cid, it means your cid has changed.) If it does not reboot, then you need to repeat that step two or three times.
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
Yess :)

My CID is VODAP203, it's getting me crazy ....:mad:
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
It is a bit difficult in branded devices.

Have you tried the supertool?
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
Yes...but it didn't work
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
and it will never. As I said a 100 times before.
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
I'm not sure if you've noticed, but there isn't a lot of confidence given to this thread.

It's OLD info and only works with certain models. Also, your device isn't one listed by Flashmaniac, so, obviously you're already at some risk.

It would be more beneficial to move into the development section than waste time here. But, there are a few surprises awaiting in development too. Especially with the Anthrax kernel project and the ongoing issues with someone called Chad Goodman. It's unfortunate, because Anthrax it seems was a well supported and great piece of work.

Now at this very moment, as Flashmaniac has stated, as I have outlined, as you have somehow missed, and as the OP has chosen to ignore, you cannot change that CID of yours.

It's pointless to attempt any further DATED methods. There are no current 'workarounds' for that CID, and that ShooterU device is highly likely to be a PG86310, X515a. I suspect this to be true in your case.

PG86310 devices are locked down by HTC's HBoot, and software flashing the PG86310 device with --anything-- PG86300 is simply begging for disappointment.

You are likely to brick the thing, or at least only make it greatly unpredictable.

Best to wait for a tested release by people who actually know what they are doing, or join the corresponding development project.

But, with all the politics going on I'm unsure if anyone is even interested, and like you, I don't have all the means to go out and investigate this myself.

Move on, find your RUU, and seriously ReMyDiamond, check out development...
[HTC EVO 3D] starsscd:
whats there to give a try...

thanks for the share dryogeshd,

will try ur work soon and will report if it worked on unlockd s-on hboot:1.49.0009
[HTC EVO 3D] fahadj2003:
chad goodman and anthrax is really a piece of art.

for the gsm, probably one of the few actual developments...

surprisingly, its just gsm. cdma is flooded with original stuff :/
[HTC EVO 3D] bakinsky:
this loading Automate way how long it's?
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
is there any way to downgrade my HBOOT using the old voda RUU?

thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] binaryhabit:
Art, so profound; framing, hanging and a public spectacle...
[HTC EVO 3D] fahadj2003:
LOL

thats one way of putting it..

vodafone users, try this..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1495657

**edit

i dont know why vodaphone users wanna change their CID.

you can simply unlock and use HTC dumlock rather then test and risk it..
[HTC EVO 3D] dannyling:
Can I use HTC super tools , I've just got a new HTC evo 3d from Asda if my hboot is the right verson . Can I just open tool and go , its a shame.there's not a programme like my desire hds got just click it and go
[HTC EVO 3D] christan:
Thanks very much! This is really helpful for me and described easily :-) but I have one questiob:

In some Blogs I found at least two people who bricked their evo with this s on method... Shall I use gold card?!
[HTC EVO 3D] tacodisco:
Worked fine, but also another question now...

I've put LeeeeeeeeeeeeeeRoid "jenkins" ROM by that guide but i didn't do the S-OFF part, is it really needed if i plan to try other ROMs out there?
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
this doesnt work for my CID...

do you have a link?
[HTC EVO 3D] shirioko:
No, but we do have a search button :)
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
lowest form of wit!!

:p
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
Hi,

just tried this and I got:

C:\Users\4D3>fastboot oem writecid VODAP001
... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14
INFO shooter_u_init_sd, SD card power on ok
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 1.080s]
finished. total time: 1.081s

---------- Post added at 03:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:38 AM ----------

what pictures...
[HTC EVO 3D] Lothaen:
Last time I flashed leedroid without s off the WiFi didn't work
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Goldcarding doesn't work anymore.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Haven't tested it yet. Read the original post.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
No, You do not need S-off to just flash another custom ROM.

Do not think about S-off if all that you need is a custom ROM.

You can flash any custom ROM through clockworkmod recovery.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
I do not have a vodafone branded device dude.

The first part where you get some errors in the fastboot is fine, just repeath the step two or three times, you will be done

If you still get your old cid, you can reboot into bootloader and repeat those steps.

if your cid is changed successfully, your device will reboot automatically
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You can try the method described to revert back to original state, You just need to make sure that your customer id(cid) is appropriate to the version of the RUU which you are flashing. Remember to change the software build number to a value lesser than the one that you are going to flash(RUU version).

am not sure it will work for you.

This is how I do.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
It works with your Hboot
[HTC EVO 3D] yosreased:
Hi Guys

Iam in Egypt and I have probleme in my Evo 3d,I hade made my phone unlocked with htcdev then i rooted by recovery-clockwork-4.0.1.5-shooter by adb commend but i found later that my Evo don't want receive or download updates i tried so meny times but no chance,i sent email to HTC in UK and tell them about it they told me to send it to them to repair it but i can't do it.

I tried so meny times to fine RUU for it But i don't know which to download only one file found it in these linke:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208485&page=23 , I donwloade it but was afraid to make it cause i found that version not like mine,

So please help me to revert it to original and give me the right one for me and how to download it to my phone.

HTC EVO 3D X515m GSM

HTC Sense: 3.0

Android: 2.3.4

ROM version: 1.24.415.6

HBOOT: 1.49.0018

Baseband v.: 10.59.9020.00U_10.15.9020.06_M

Software number: 1.24.415.6 CL127090

Kernel version: 2.6.35.13-g47321df
[HTC EVO 3D] fahadj2003:
if you're lucky, you and i have the same phone..

change your cid to HTC__J15

and look for arab rru..

dont try european RRU coz somehow amazecam wont zoom in european for us for some reason.. but amazecam zooms on arab rru..

im working on why that happens.. *too lazy actually*
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
dude, are you dump?you cannot recieve updates with a rooted rom... just flash the custom rom they are on the latest softwarebuild ...
[HTC EVO 3D] fahadj2003:
now you see why i made a long as tutorial..

thing is, for most, if not all of the arab RRU, we cant use amaze cam's zoom.. coz its based on european RRU? *some hardware difference? i dunno*
[HTC EVO 3D] Gmobilize:
Can I just re-lock the bootloader via adb, then flash RUU with older HBOOT 1.49.0007 and use revolutionary for the rest of the process?
[HTC EVO 3D] ReMyDiamond:
I finally successed to downgrade my Hboot 1.49.0018 and CID VODAP203 flashing this RUU_SHOOTER_U_Vodafone_FR_1.21.163.1.
[HTC EVO 3D] kachrukamble:
Ok, after a month of reading I unlocked My Evo Gsm with Htcdev.

My Hboot Version is 1.49.0009. Now I am confused with rooting and SOff

I want to flash custom Rom, What should I do next?

What the hell with Htc, I mean downgrade the hboot then relock then S Off..???????

Any simple method like My Galaxy S2?
[HTC EVO 3D] yosreased:
Why change cid,i think flash the arb ruu after reloack,thats what i thinking
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
hi,

tried this 3 times in a row, nothing overrights the CID...it seems your guide offers nothing different to the tools flashmaniac gives to do this automatically....except this takes longer to work and there is more chance of user error...
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1495657

if this is not working for you, nothing will work for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
that was my point!! what is the point in this thread!!

i think it is stupid that HTC have done this with the CID...WTF is the point of making some devices S-OFF and others not!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
its all about money....
[HTC EVO 3D] 4D3:
How is it money? and where can I get an EVO 3D with a S-OFF CID?is there some special site selling them?
[HTC EVO 3D] shirioko:
Cirrier ID is used to lock the phone down to use only the carrier's SIM cards, thus preventing customers from changing to another (cheaper) carrier. Just buy an Evo 3D without a carrier (359 euro @ www.pdashop.nl)
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
not true at all. CID is made for software. Different carrier can have different software, that's all what they are doing.

simlock and netlock is something different.
[HTC EVO 3D] jinda_pir:
thats a serious racial comment on someone's religion…I don’t think it should be tolerable or acceptable in great forum like that…:mad::mad:

Can I grab MOD’s attention to take action on it pls???
[HTC EVO 3D] shirioko:
Since when did being Malaysian become a religion? :') any more nonsense and you will be the one to be reported ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] jinda_pir:
he didnt mean malaysian...i got my fact right...
[HTC EVO 3D] christan:
Mallu is slang for = Malayali ("is the term used to refer to the native speakers of Malayalam (mostly spoken in India, originating from the Indian state of Kerala", from Wikipedia the free encyclopedia)

But, I think thas senseless Off-Topic ... In a dev-forum ?! :eek:
[HTC EVO 3D] viper2000:
S-off token failed through HTCDEV

Hello,

Sorry to disturb you for a few minutes for my problem found during the S-off process through HTCDEV. It is my second EVO 3D GSM after I did the RMA with HTC service center. The same procedures were going through as my first EVO 3D, and S-off perfectly on it, but the same procedures deployed on my repaired EVO 3D, always get the same error message below for over twenty times by matched token released by HTCDEV, I believe. Can someone please kind to help the root cause of such failure and work out the solution? Highly appreciated in adviance. :)

D:\adb>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)... OKAY [ 0.140s]

writing 'unlocktoken'... FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)

finished. total time: 0.140s

My enviornment to do the S-off process is,

PC OS: Microsoft Windows 7 x64. (I also tried couple PCs for Windows 7 x86, Windows XP x86, nothing different).

Device info:

- LOCKED

- SHOOTER_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL

- HBOOT-1.49.0012

- Stock_ROM for Taiwan market

- Android 2.3.4

- Kernal 2.6.35.13-gafc07f9 htc kernel@and18-2 #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Aug 4 03:27:30 CST 2011

- HTC sense 3.0

- Software version 1.23.921.6

- Quick restart: off
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
did they replace your motherboard?
[HTC EVO 3D] viper2000:
Unfortunately, yes, HTC replaced my mother board that I got a new IMEI for my repaired EVO 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
ok, i think these are bad blocks. Happens a lot when they change the MoBo.

You will find plenty of these posts on xda's.

and you are sure, that you have correctly produced your unlocktoken?
[HTC EVO 3D] viper2000:
How do I identify I got correct unlock token? Actually, I tried to get over 20 token matched right token ID, but all of them are failed to unlock somehow. For bad blocks, can they be repaired or some work around instead then I can unlock my EVO 3D?
[HTC EVO 3D] scariola:
Have you tried writing back your initial cid before doing the unlock token?

I could not use unlock.bin when on HTC__001 but worked when reverted to stock HTC__044.
[HTC EVO 3D] viper2000:
I never change my CID after it's repaird by a new mother board. It show HTC__621 which is the Taiwan region standard CID. BTW, if the device is not S-Off, it seems not be able to change CID, am I correct?
[HTC EVO 3D] scariola:
Cid can be changed with s-on, you have to enter the command twice, it might show failed but if you check Cid it will be changed.
[HTC EVO 3D] dryspuri:
Dear Yogesh

You have done a wonderful job, keep up the goodwork

I have got itat last

WELL DONE
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
and what has his tutorial made special?

explain what happend and what you did
[HTC EVO 3D] kachrukamble:
No offence, if you don't like just Ignore..

It helping some people that's fine.
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashmaniac:
no it doesn't it just copies others and puts something extra on top, that doesn't work nor help.
[HTC EVO 3D] KrewsialNL:
Maybe he forgot to give some credit to certain people, but to trash him over the fact he is trying to put everything in one topic is a bit harsh imho...

The relock and revert post is done in a way where it doesn't really show people what to do by the way. Completely useless for me (n00b on evo3d)
[HTC EVO 3D] viper2000:
Hi,

Is there any super CID for unlock the bootloader?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Further information will come as and when I experience them, I have been able to successfully re-lock, and re-do everything over and over again..

If there is some part which is technically incorrect, please bring it to my notice.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
>fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) Lock successfully...
[B]OKAY[/B] [ 0.028s]
finished. total time: 0.030s

when I reboot, I'm still ***UNLOCKED***

I'm trying to relock to proceed to Step 3

S-ON

HBOOT 1.49.0011 at the moment still

and my CID is HTC__001

and i dont have "AdbWinUsbApi.dll" file in my ADB folder

EDIT :

i also tried "fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin" and was given this error

>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.145s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
[B]FAILED[/B] (remote: unlock token check failed)
finished. total time: 0.155s
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You are welcome mate.. Always ready to do my bit
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
If the Unlock token check fails you will have to do the HTC unlock method all together again.

Repeat all the steps, then get the new unlock token from HTC and flash that.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
thats because i changed the CID to HTC__001, hence I cant use the unlocktoken because my unlocktoken was made for HTC__044 right?

i want to return to HTC__044 actually now, and cant :(

the other thread has many of the details :(

sort of stuck with an UNLOCKED bootloader, CID HTC__001 and cant RELOCK, or FLASH THE PG86IMG.zip (Step 3) to go to HBOOT 1.49.0007 :(
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
You can get the bootloader re-locked dude

Just repeat the HTC-unlock method steps and get a new unlock-token for your device.

and then flash that token and reboot into bootloader and re-lock your device.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
a new unlock token, which is for CID HTC__001?

ahh, sounds like an idea but im originally HTC__044, would that stil work?

im out of THANKS for today, but also owe you 1 now

[crappy 8 thanks limit per day]
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
Yes.. a new unlock token.. I have done that many times..

And yes it will work no matter what your previous cid was.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
but im already UNLOCKED at the moment , lol

unlock it again?
[HTC EVO 3D] dryogeshd:
I know that... Yes you need to unlock it again
[HTC EVO 3D] jcsy:
unlocked with new unlock token

bootloader still show UNLOCKED

typed

>fastboot flash unlocktoken unlock_code.bin
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.143s]
writing 'unlocktoken'...
(bootloader) unlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.010s]
finished. total time: 0.155s

>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.293s]
finished. total time: 0.293s

>fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) Lock successfully...
OKAY [ 0.028s]
finished. total time: 0.030s

>fastboot getvar cid
cid: HTC__001
finished. total time: 0.005s

>fastboot reboot-bootloader
rebooting into bootloader...
OKAY [ 0.293s]
finished. total time: 0.295s

still showing UNLOCKED and CID HTC__001

:( ?