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[HTC EVO 3D] spyke24:
Finally

i was finally able to get my phone bricked. i didn't use your live disk, for some reason it would not work on my computer. i just wanted to thank you for for having this availble. with out this i would not have even tried to downgrade my phone. so thank you again. for all your hard work
[HTC EVO 3D] ricohz:
hey anyone and thanks in advance need some help I get an error 170 when trying to run the ruu 1.13 :confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] flooppoolf:
Oh, The Irony

lol, never have I seen people so happy to brick their phones. x)
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Try another USB port/cable/pc/ or reboot pc.
[HTC EVO 3D] ricohz:
do i have to have htc sync to run the 1.13 ruu and do i run it on hboot?
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
You need the HTC driver (included with HTC sync) , and u usually uninstall sync (keeping the driver 3.0017) afterwards. If you just need the driver head over to the revolutionary link in the op, and DL it (3.0007). It's older but works w/o issue.
[HTC EVO 3D] timezone12:
ok i have question right now i am on mean rom 334 whith anthrax latest. now i want to know i am currently using 4ext recovery, so i assume i am going to have to install stock recovery before running 2.17 stock the first time to go back to stock is this right? thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] balistc:
Just re-lock your phone then run the RUU. No need to do a different recovery. Just follow the directions very carefully. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] timezone12:
Ok so then .....

1. Relock and run ruu

2. Brick phone

3. Run downgrade cd

4. Run ruu 1.13

5. Do revolutionary

6. Enjoy 1.4 soff

Is this right thank-you
[HTC EVO 3D] balistc:
Looks like a good overview, just make sure the cd will load on your computer before you brick.
[HTC EVO 3D] ricohz:
thank you sir it all went well:D:D:D:D

thank you closeone for this cd:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

thank you unknownforce for the whole downgrade hboot thing :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[HTC EVO 3D] timezone12:
Did that right after I dl it runs great thanks for the help won't be doing this till later tonight will post when done
[HTC EVO 3D] honorlost84:
7 hands free activation

8 update radio and software.

9 enjoy a beverage :)

from my downgraded 3EVO
[HTC EVO 3D] ricohz:
ok so i downgrade and everything went fine but now i cant get incoming call i tried two different roms (meanrom and drop's)when ever a call comes in it ring and goes straight to voice mail any suggestions:confused any one :confused::confused::confused:and thanks in advance:):):)
[HTC EVO 3D] honorlost84:
Did you update your software? Radio? Update prl?

from my downgraded 3EVO
[HTC EVO 3D] ricohz:
yes i did.I think the whole issue was the error 16 thing that you get when you make a call but good looking out:D
[HTC EVO 3D] randy2:
ok i got my device bricked and cd boots up to waiting fr device but it never connects the light is very dim and blinks every 3 seconds but its ultra dim but you can see it, the battery is not in the device and i have made two cd both the latest version. I am holding the vol down and putting in the usb cord at the same time i have tried 4 different cords phone is bricked and will not boot please advise
[HTC EVO 3D] phelony:
This is where i am getting hung up. I can't get it to brick to save my life.

---------- Post added at 11:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:29 PM ----------

Try charging it on the home charger for a while. from what i have heard when your in brick state the dim light is solid and not blinking. sounds like your hung up at the same place as me.

*Edit* I FInally freaking got it working been trying for 9 Hours. Literally i was just waiting too long to pull the plug. 5 alligators. You don't wanna see the thing flash the progress indicator if you see that youve waited too long.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Have you tried the 1X Stuck Fix :)

Need to get your MSL first (MSL Reader from Market) And basically run the hands free activation manually using ##72786# or ##3282# to reset profile.
[HTC EVO 3D] Androidfreakz:
The Issue is simple lol, its not bricked. The Light should not blink, its suppose to be solid. I had that same issue every failed brick i had, I only had the dim blinking light. The time I got success it was a solid red "Dim" a never went off. what worked for me was when I plugged it in the wall outlet, I don't know if there is a difference versus using the USB?count to 5(plugged in the wall) when u see updating count just a little fast.
[HTC EVO 3D] randy2:
how it will not boot the phone will not boot up please explain how when it will not boot
[HTC EVO 3D] Androidfreakz:
So it does not even turn on and you can't get to recovery?
[HTC EVO 3D] Goose0121:
Hey dude you might want to try and just put the battery back in it and charge it from the wall. The same thing happened to me last night, I was so caught up in getting the brick timing down I wasn't keeping track of battery drain. I hope it helps man, just let it charge

****'ll Buff Out
[HTC EVO 3D] honorlost84:
Thanks Grimm I was thinking about those numbers. Couldn't remember them

from my downgraded 3EVO
[HTC EVO 3D] phelony:
This also happened to me.
[HTC EVO 3D] B-rye785:
I didn't realize there was a second step on the Linux disc thing after it says success then you unplug it and plug in and it runs again. I saw success and unplugged and tried to run Ruu. Did what you explain until I ran the disc again, this time all the way through. Not saying you did that but had me freaked for a while. Got it though. Maybe you did that too?
[HTC EVO 3D] timezone12:
I fixed it my vol button was jamed in poped it all is good now. On 1.4 and feeling fine thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] honorlost84:
Good deal

from my downgraded 3EVO
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
New version!

Hi there everyone!

I have a new version of the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit up.

What's new in v0.6.5s? Just about everything... :)

It's been (pretty much) rebuilt from the ground up (new Core - TinyCore Linux)
It's 93% smaller than the latest stable version of the Toolkit Live CD.
It's a lot faster booting up.
Should only require about <128MB of RAM, and <500MHz Processor.
It's text based only, but that's okay (trust me). It boots; you select. That's it.
I have integrated the ability to Flash ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0.

It's got bugs. I am trying to work those out. I also don't know currently if it will do its job properly. That's what I'm hoping to find out.

If people would like to start experimenting with it, that'd be great! :)

Also, know that if it doesn't work, you can always go back to the Stable release. Let me know what worked, and what didn't. If you see that someone else has reported the same issue, please, for the sake of thread readability, don't post it again.

Again, the disclaimer in the first post still counts.

With that in mind, download it here. - Thank you to WTLORd for the space to host this download.

Also, thank you to notsointeresting for working to get the stable version mirrored again. ;) I'll have links back up soon.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] jjprophet:
Finally got around to downgrading HBOOT. this Tool worked perfect! thank you!
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Wait, so we burn the iso to a cd, then enter boot our computer on the CD? Then run Command Prompt? I don't get this... Can anyone help?
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Yep, burn the CD, restart/boot pc to CD (change bios settings if needed), let the LiveCD load Linux to RAM & startup, read the "readme" file on the desktop, open "terminal", type "downgrade", Brick the phone per Unknownforce's directions, Plug phone into linux pc and follow prompts, unplug & replug in phone according to prompts to finish downgrade to Hboot1.4.

- then run revolutionary to get s-off, etc.(see 3rd post of OP).
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Ok, thank you very much :) quick and final question. Will this bootable cd work with Windows 7 Home Premium
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Can I have your permission to make a video to make people's life easiER
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi there Jimlarck. It should work regardless of the main operating system on your computer. Just reboot into the CD. ;)

I have no problem with you doing this, but realize that I have been working on a new version of the CD that would change how the a lot of the instructions work. That's the new 0.6.5s version I've posted.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] TheFlatulentFox:
OP should write that the hardest part of downgrade is soft bricking your phone it took me 13 tries, but i got it to work. thank you for the Live CD
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
He he. That it is. :)

By the way, what version of the Live CD did you use?

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] .Elite_The_King.:
It's pretty easy just load huas 2.17 which the best one load it up wait a minute then press update take the battery out in 4 seconds and your brick its easier than having to do it from the power source way really really really easy for some reason if you don't have the amperage in your outlets it will give a hard time.

Sent from my powered Shooter E3D with Infection of AnthraX Jamz by wolf.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
FYI, Mirror link worked for me but when I tried WTLord's link I get...(see attached). Already did the downgrade earlier, just planning to have a look at the new version.

mpg2
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Oops. Check your PMs. Got it too. Looking into it.

Thanks Mpg2.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] notsointeresting:
Alright I got 2 mirrors for the latest version.

One from my standard Mediafire Pro account and a backup Filefactory one in case

Mediafire

FileFactory

Closeone feel free to do what you will with these
[HTC EVO 3D] funkym0nk3y:
@closeone

hey the new version also works very well(27mb), however it will be useful if you can update your 3rd OP where you have given instructions for USB drive installation.

Step 4: In the dropdown menu, find:

For Version 0.2.2 - 0.5.1 = "OpenSUSE 12.1 KDE i686"

For Version 0.6.5(TinyCore) = "TinyCore"

Just my tip as i'm nub enough to choose Opensuse for tinycore version too >_<
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Notice

Hi there everyone. I've made a few small updates to the OP. I've added notsointeresting's mirrors (Thank you very much by the way).

I got into contact with WTLORd, and the problem with that mirror has been resolved. WTLORd, thank you for doing this.

I have removed the two oldest versions of the HBOOT Toolkit Live-CD from the OP. Their relevance to the topic is now very out of date. If you need a copy for some strange reason, PM me, and I'll see what I can do for you. :)

It's starting to sound like the newest experimental version is working.

If you do use the experimental version, please let me know how it ran, and if you did the downgrade using this version. The more people that report success, the sooner I can confidently mark it as stable. This means that I can start working on refining and adding other features. :)

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Attempted to load the new 6.5 version on USB, please see attached. Something about the kernel/boot missing. MD5 Checked ok, but I will redownload it and try again.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Oh.. Let me check on it. Be right back.

Edit: Make sure that you select TinyCore under the Linux Distribution dropdown menu in the Universal USB Installer.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] TheFlatulentFox:
I used the newest version everything Seemed to work, IT would be helpful next time you include Firefox on the live CD, to read directions on xda. again thanks

---------- Post added at 01:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:58 AM ----------

actually I did it every way possible. each person saying something different on this topic and the original Hboot downgrade topic, I just counted to four before I unplugged, it worked then.

(sorry about the non mutipost forum noob :D)
[HTC EVO 3D] njd.sina:
Just wanted to say thanks a lot for the hard work, I ran the Live CD about a week ago, and even though it wasn't a smooth process, I now have s-off 1.40 Hboot. I think the CD may not play nice with 1080p resolution, because I tried it on 2 of my computers with no luck booting up, but a lower resolution computer was able to get it up and running and un-brick my device. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
You're fine. ;) Just checking, was that the experimental version 0.6.5s (small download) or the stable 0.5.1 (large download)? I'm making absolutely certain that it is good to go before I do anything else.

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I'm sorry that it wasn't as smooth for you. I'm happy that it did work though on one computer. I've been working on a new version (My current experimental build) that I believe will now fix many of those problems.

Thank you,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] ivwonka:
Sorry I didn't reply sooner. Stable version worked great for me last week. I couldn't get the usb to boot right, but the cd worked flawless. I hope everyone does this. Seriously, it's easy. It took me 4 times to brick because it kept turning off before 5 seconds. Thanks everyone!
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Checked TinyCore originally per a previous post. So that was good. Redownloaded, formatted, still get the kernel/ramdisk missing error in previous screenshot. Have you been able to boot this from USB stick on your end co? CD's are too clunky for me to carry around.

I'll check back later. I feel the urge to load up latest MeanRom/Antrax 8 beta 3.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I may have not checked it on a flash drive yet... I knew was missing something... :rolleyes: Ha ha. I'll do it right now Mpg2. ;)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
Instead of the "Universal USB Installer", may I recommend Rufus?

http://rufus.akeo.ie/

It's ridiculously small and extremely fast, and will turn any ISO into a bootable USB, whether it's Windows, Linux, or indeed your LiveCD. It's free too :)
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Okay... Same issues. :o Some issues with USB booting. I'll look into them. Common issue with the base distro apparently.

Noted. Thanks LiquidSolstice. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Did it, its easy you just need to wait a long time for the cd to boot. It kinda seemed like it froze but I clicked ESC and it showed Me that it didn't . I'm gonna try to do it with your newest method on my Dad's 3D . I'll post a video hopefully.

-----Edit-----

I actually flashed the ISO to a CD. And it still worked. In the video I'm gonna leave a zip file and a torrent (Optional) with both RUU's , the ISO, an ISO burner, a readme file saying thanks and leaving links. Text instructions. And instructions on how to burn it to a USB . So maybe if you want you can post the links in this thread in the top post as a mirror.
[HTC EVO 3D] MrBigKid:
Just a couple of comments on the downgrade.

Like alot, the bricking was the toughest to get the timing correct. However when my phone bricked it did not show ANY light, dim or otherwise. Nor would it boot at all. Even though it did not show the same as was predicted it WAS bricked and I was able to downgrade.

Also, on this latest tinycore, (I used USB) it would not boot giving an error message saying it could not locate boot\tinycore.gz. I renamed core.gz to tinycore.gz and it booted normally.

Thanks for the CD.

MBK
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Thanks. I'll have to look into it, but the torrent may be a little too hard to keep up especially because I'm rapidly making changes to the CD. :)

Thank you! :D I can't believe I didn't think about renaming core.gz to tinycore.gz on the USB flash drive. :eek: It definitely works that way. I'll have to check into the graphical glitches (I'm assuming the screen was going to black for you as well?). I'll see if I can post a fix for that as soon as possible.
[HTC EVO 3D] dblock3nine:
I can't brick my replacement phone for the life of me, I did it before with the live cd version 0.2.2 but for some reason each time I try now I get a blinking red light not solid. I have tried at least 30+ times and no go, really starting to piss me off :(
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
I got that as well when I rushed the update, after I let it sit on the update screen for a bit and THEN update and watch for the indicator bar after 5 seconds... I got it first try again like I always did.
[HTC EVO 3D] TuscaloosKen:
Need Help!!!

I ran the latest version of live CD with a USB. Everything went great up until its time to run the RUU. My CPU tells me that my device is not installed properly and the phone does nothing!!

Nevermind I got it!!! HBoot 1.4 woot woot!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] ssojyeti2:
Hey do I need to have my phone drivers preinstalled before running the cd or does it come with them?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Good to hear!

Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. They are on the disc. You don't need to install anything. ;)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] luderbeck1:
AWESOME!! So good to be back on 1.4. Used to be then had to send in phone for repair. They just replaced it instead but with one that had 1.5. This was so easy. Like many people, timing to get it bricked is a bit tricky but once that's done the rest is foolproof.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jimlarck:
Uploading to mediafire and 4shared. :D will pm you links. (No adfly of course since it would be unfair if I earn money for something I didn't do)
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Thanks Jimlarck. I'll look into it. Thanks for also doing it sans the ads. I haven't made any money off of this, and that has never been my intent. I'm doing this because I wanted to develop a utility that would make it easier for people to do the HBOOT downgrade. :) I enjoy reading the feedback from the community, and that right there allows me to make this the CD even better. It has cost me many hours of time, but I feel that this has been a worthwhile investment. :)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] dblock3nine:
I tried leaving it for a while and it didn't work but I just tried it now and although the red light is very dim its blinking slowly. I know one thing I bricked my phone for sure because I can't power up the phone anymore, it will just keep blinking when I try to power on :-(. Well guess I'll be calling Sprint for a replacement again...

Update: Looks like after a while, when I try to power on it would blink once or twice then start working...
[HTC EVO 3D] rabryant152:
It worked for me. It took a half dozen tries to brick it first, but the live cd took care of the rest. I actually had a harder time getting revolutionary to work than the actual downgrade....

Now if NRGZ28 would cook an Energy ROM for this, life would even better....
[HTC EVO 3D] .Elite_The_King.:
So what step are you on. Why are you trying to take it back for did you ran the downgrade tool then ran the RUU 1.13 to revolutionary.:confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] dblock3nine:
I lost my phone so I just got my replacement today, so I'm trying to brick it and then Ill use the live cd but I haven't been able to brick it and I have tried lots and lots of times. I was able to downgrade before, my old phone and my girls but this new one is really being a pain in the ass :mad: ....
[HTC EVO 3D] .Elite_The_King.:
So you're stuck trying to update the tru the zip in the bootloader. Its not letting you to update.
[HTC EVO 3D] 7DSINS:
well Mine is i can get to all the steps, but when i pull the battery and push the up vol button my phone just turns off every time.. I can let it sit for 10 min , same

result.
[HTC EVO 3D] dblock3nine:
Finally downgraded my HBOOT, well that was fun lol.. I'll make sure I don't lose my phone again. After I bricked the phone, Live CD (0.5.1) worked like a charm :D .
[HTC EVO 3D] .Elite_The_King.:
Try this can you take out the battery in 4 secs when you press the update button without having it connected to a powersource it will brick it that way which I believe is the easiest way to brick try you really don't need to be connected to a power source just try and take out the battery in 4-5 seconds its how I did 3 EVO real quick.

Sent from my powered Shooter E3D with Infection of AnthraX Jamz by wolf.
[HTC EVO 3D] masbirdies:
Any updates on the graphical issues with tinycore?

I can get it to boot but I have a blank screen. I can hit esc (or any other key) and the display on my laptop comes on for about 3 secs, then goes back to black.

Will it still work or should I not try to do anything?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
This seems to be a small problem that I noticed too. It should not affect the operation of the OS or your ability to downgrade.

I'm still looking into what's going on in some cases. I believe I know what might be going on, and will try working on a fix for this as soon as I can. As far as I'm concerned, it's just a graphical issue.

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi there everyone. I believe I have found a proper, working way of booting the new HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit 0.65s from a flash drive without any hassle. In this case, we will employ the use of the utility Core2USB instead of The Universal USB Installer. This should fix any problems with the Toolkit not booting, as well as any graphical issues that have been a problem with other software like it.

1) Simply download Core2USB from here.

2) Choose your USB Flash Drive and format it (This will delete all files from it, so back them up).

3) Run the Core2USB software. It won't install anything on your computer.

4) Browse to the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit 0.6.Xs ISO.

5) Double-click on the letter of your USB Flash Drive. Make sure that this is the correct drive.

6) Click Install

7) Reboot your computer with the USB Flash Drive inserted, and follow the onscreen instructions to downgrade your HBOOT.

By the way, post #500 here! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Good work Closeone! I was able to use Core2Usb to load/boot your TinyCore Linux off my thumbdrive and see what all the fuss is about. Looks good.

I've been walking someone thru the downgrade over at sdx (started here), and man have they had almost every problem you could run into (perma bricked once, security warning, getting bricked, revolutionary s-off, radio update, handsfree activation/ "Error16" (currently).

So I stumbled on some old threads that are helpful again (maybe add your OP)

:

- wwjoshdew's How To Root The HTC EVO 3D (w/ YouTube video!)

using fw 1.13.651.7 & revolutionary for S-Off & flash CWM 4.0.1.4 (5mins in he gets the "error16")

- ProductF(red)'s [FIX] How To Fix Error 16

This apparently happens occasionally after running Revolutionary.
[HTC EVO 3D] RIPBAP1999:
Thanks!

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Took about two hours total to brief over the instructions, prep everything, download, and do the downgrade. I could re-do it in about 30 minutes now though!!! This live cd helped so much! I burned it on my last DVD haha, putting 280mb on a 4GB disc, such a waste. But not really!

I recommend everyone to do this! It's fast, simple, and easy.

I now have Hboot 1.4 s-off, fully rooted and ready to go! THANKS AGAIN!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] cyrictheman:
This worked great. Took a couple tries unplugging the power at the right time.

The video was weird though. I'd have completely black screen, until I hit a button then I could see the text. Everything would stay up for ~1 second and go black again until I hit any button again. Annoying, but everything worked perfectly. I was using the 27mb file off a USB.

The biggest issue I ran into was my fault because I didn't have the fastboot drivers installed on the computer I was working on and the RUU exe wasn't finding my device. It was a breeze once I realized that was the problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Thanks. :) It may not be a pretty as it was before, but this cuts out almost all of the unnecessary stuff that was in the old version, and makes this part (almost) one-keystroke, plus adds the ability to flash recovery. There should be more coming soon... That's all I'll say for now. :rolleyes:

Ouch. I'm sorry that it was so bumpy for this individual. Never knew about the Error 16 issue.

I'm glad you found this useful! ;) Thanks.

Forgive the weird video issue. I'm happy that everything worked in the long run. ;) Just curious, did you run Core2USB to put the software on your flash drive, or another bootable USB Flash Drive utility?

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] Mien651:
Took me like 20 minutes to downgrade hard part was getting step 3 to recognize phone i pull the battery out and put it back in and it work thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] balistic2:
Just wanted to Report another success story! Thanks for the Live CD!
[HTC EVO 3D] elektrik2001:
hahaha! I'm such a noob! I've been trying for 2 hours just to brick the fricking phone-apparently my timing sucks!