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[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
I have successfully eliminated having to do the misc_version with the newest linux tool. That means temp root will not even be necessary anymore.

This will now be a Two step process. Brick, then recover.

I'm trying to make it do recovery, S-OFF and hacked hboot all at the same time as well. Which would be nice, cause then you wouldn't have to run the RUU afterwords, you could just flash a custom ROM and be done. But I haven't found the correct S-OFF partition yet... I'm still looking into this...

But this is much more friendly now, and with closeone's boot CD this is a cake walk for anyone.

I will be posting the newest version of the tool shortly.

Oh, by the way, I tested out the 0.3.4 CD and it worked nicely, and didn't crash my USB, which is good for the new tool, cause it needs to be plugged in twice now for it to flash the mainver lower and then the hboot downgrade after.
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
Updated my thread with the newest zip image.

@closeone

The files are name/case sensitive to the new downgrade tool, so make sure they are in the same folder and not renamed at all, I hard coded them into this one, but it's much easier to use, no more flags/arguments, just run ./downgrade, it does the rest.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Whoa! Just got back online. Thank you! I'll try to have a new version built within the next x hours. :cool:

For x = a time between now and 16 hours... ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] majid25:
Is there a tutorial using the live toolkit CD? I want to do this
[HTC EVO 3D] timetraveler:
cooool am waiting for this one it should make me take the jump thank you closeone the tools are looking good & simple

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ok i see your guide starts with the 2.17 i got 2.08 on my evo3d how do i go about the brick part load the same 2.08 image on the sd card or do i get the 2.17 on the sd card to run ??
[HTC EVO 3D] PoorCollegeGuy:
More than watched ;)

Check the portal tomorrow after 8:30am EST... :)

and of course, how could I have messed up steps 7 and 8 like that, I trust if you use that method you'll make the proper corrections?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I think that you will find this a whole lot easier very soon. ;) New version of the Live CD is on its way.

Oh gosh! I'll keep an eye on the portal. :)

And, of course. I will make the proper corrections. The only one thing I might change in your directions is the CD-Burning software used because (If I remember correctly), there are a few cross-platform CD-Burning tools that would mean that one set of instructions would work for any OS.

--

New version will be up VERY soon. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Already downgraded and I'm still watching this and Unknown's thread like a hawk. Just DL'd 4.1 just to see the changes. Almost wish I had waited since b/w you and Unknownforce, your making this process so much easier.

Thanks again.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
New version is LIVE!

The new version of the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit Live CD is now posted. :D It is now only a two step process. Check the OP for details!

Thanks! :)

(Now, I think I might just go to bed)
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Dang, 5.1 out already. DL'ing now just to see it. Excellent work co!
[HTC EVO 3D] drZuheir:
yes please a video to show how to do it... and so we still need a linux computer... or we can do it thru windows...
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Thanks mpgrimm2. You won't notice too many changes cosmically, but the new downgrade software by Unknownforce has been implemented and can now be started by simply typing 'downgrade' and following the on-screen prompts.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] dadda:
You run it thru windows.
[HTC EVO 3D] mongolx:
Newton tx called sprint before i saw your post fixed it for now..... Got link for Chad's/VIN's PRI fix or zip? I am thinking i will run in this problem again since trying to find right rom that i like!
[HTC EVO 3D] G.Newton:
I do have them, but I have an issue. I have several PG86IMG.zip's with (#) after them. I have no clue which one is which.

If you go to the simple recovery firmware v2 thread, and search. Chad's hex edited PRI is in there, and VIN has his own thread with his fix in the OP I believe.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
You didn't put on the Virgin Mobile firmware, did you? You don't have to (and shouldn't) if you didn't. If you haven't flashed the VM firmware, DON'T. Save yourself the headache.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] G.Newton:
Oh, forget to mention that. Thanks CO. Sorry, I keep thinking everyone was impulsive as me.

That was specifically for those who flashed VM firmware. If Sprint fixed it for you, then you're good to go. I hope you're on 1.42_003 PRI.
[HTC EVO 3D] patelkedar91:
Hey so I sent in my phone to HTC Repair, and while I did unroot, they put me on 1.5 Hboot s-on locked. =/

So here I am.

The only question I have so far is, the bricking process, steps 12-16... if I use unknownforce's process, I just skip those steps, correct?

Thanks for this guide! Will try tonight once I get off work.

The only thing that sucks is my asus zenbook doesn't have a cd drive lol. So I might have to do this on a foreign computer.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi patelkedar91. This is a supplement to Unknownforce's process. Steps 13-16 are really just there to make sure that you are ready to go. You don't have to do them, but I would recommend them. :)

By the way, you can always use a USB flash drive to run the Toolkit. Instructions for that are in post #3 as well. ;)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] mongolx:
I did not ;). Trying to make make wifi work any ideas? on viper rom errors Strarting softap failed and Activating WiFi interface failed...............
[HTC EVO 3D] AlpineMan:
I experienced wifi and 4g issues in the past due to kernel compatibility with the ROM I was using. 2 ways to fix it:

1) if you're s-on, then do the hboot 1.4 downgrade / s-off procedure and reflash your custom ROM using your chosen recovery method.

2) if you'd rather stay s-on and hboot 1.5, do the HTC unlock method. Install your chosen recovery. Launch your recovery via fastboot... NOT via power/volume down buttons through bootloader. Reflash your chosen custom ROM.
[HTC EVO 3D] mongolx:
I am trying to make Wifi/wireless teather work............ I am S-off hboot 1.4 closeone method.
[HTC EVO 3D] Viper32:
Okay guys, i finally got it done, whew trying to brick one is harder than doing it by accident...

Anyways I flashed one of the stock rooted Roms recommended by the OP and I am getting random reboots... So I tried and flashed another Rom and am getting the same thing... Anyone have any suggestions? This was not happening before downgrading and S-Off.......

Viper

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Maybe this is my problem what Radio should I be using? I am getting random reboots about every 30 minutes......

Viper
[HTC EVO 3D] trollallot:
Ty for this tool.

I can't get device to be recognized when running disk and selecting S .....what am I doing wrong......yes usb debugging is checked

Tia
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Sorry about not getting back to you all sooner. I'm working my way backwards now.

Hi there,

The CD starts out with a Fastboot check (just makes sure that the computer sees the phone while booted into the CD). Just reboot into Fastboot USB mode and run the check again. ;)

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi Viper,

I would recommend that you install the radio update here.

I'm not sure about the random reboots though. This shouldn't affect the ROM. When you install your ROM, make sure to do a full Wipe (I would recommend the Wipe Everything feature built into 4EXT). Then go ahead and run your ROM install.

The radio update should fix your issue though, but I'd still recommend that you reflash the ROM after doing it.

I hope this helps, :)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Is WiFi completely not working, or just when you try to run the WiFi tether app?

I'm not sure if you're running viperROM Redline or viperROM IC3D.

Make sure to set up WiFI tether like so:

Feature Redline IC3D
Device Profile HTC EVO 3D Generic ICS
Encryption + + <- Not required, but recommended
MSS clamping + +
Routing fix + +

I would make sure to update radios/firmware using this.

Hopefully this helps,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] trollallot:
That was it phone off....thought I read it was supposed to be...Ty
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
My apologies fdb8231, long story about that. I changed that feature (for clarity) in the newest release.

Sorry about that,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] trollallot:
Worked great! The hardest part....waiting for the image to load everytime you didn't brick....took me about 13 tries lol
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Hello,

Thanks for the LiveCd closeone! Should make my life easier!

Just to be sure, it would seem as though from step 27-35, the phone remains connected to the pc, correct?

Also, I am comfortable flashing Mik's ROMs & was wondering if you know how MikRunny &/or MikVirgin will fare after the downgrade? They won't update the bootloader back to 1.5, will they? Just want to be sure, considering that I need to brick my phone to downgrade!! Want to make sure I choose the ROM before I begin :)

Thanks so much. Wish me well! BTW, if you see a 3VO come flying by...things didn't go well!
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Sorry for taking so long to respond GWashington. Yes, other than step 27 itself (you're just checking), during steps 28-35, the phone remains connected. There might be a point in between steps where you have to unplug the phone. It's fine.

You shouldn't have any trouble flashing Mik's ROMs, or any the other ROMs here.

I would however run the radio/firmware update here before flashing. That goes on your SD Card just like the RUU zip. Make sure not to inadvertently upgrade back using the RUU you used to brick the phone. Delete or move it as soon as possible. None of Mik's ROMs (or any of these custom ROMs) will upgrade your bootloader back to 1.50. You can pretty much go flash-crazy, as long as your working with any of the custom ROMs around this forum. ;)

The hardest part is actually bricking the phone. Just vary your timing, and you'll eventually have it. ;) The rest should be a breeze.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
So long?! It only took you a about an hour to reply! I go days w/o having a conversation with my wife ;)

Thanks closeone! I hope to have at it this week...

I'll be sure to reply back with a hopefully successful response.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
How do i get the usb to actually run..lol ?????? I reboot my computer nothing happens:confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Entering the BIOS is commonly done by pressing the "Del" button on your keyboard while your computer is rebooting.

"F1", "F2", "esc" "Insert", and "F10" are all alternative keys that may be used here, depending on your model.

Try one of the keys until one works.

I would try F10, esc first, those are the once commonly used the most.
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi there kevo3000,

I'm assuming that you used Core2USB to write the Toolkit to your USB flash drive. As your computer is first booting, you are likely going to have to go either into the boot menu or the BIOS.

Generally, on most computers, rapidly tapping F12 will bring up your boot menu. From there, just select the entry that appears to be your USB flash drive.

If you need to change your boot order (so that USB is before your hard drive), you'll need to rapidly tap either F10, Del, F1, or Esc. It depends on the computer. Quite often, as the computer is booting, you'll see a message that says something like "Press F# to enter boot menu" or "Press F# to enter configuration menu."

Hopefully this helps you, :)

~co~

Edit: iTzLOLtrain beat me to it. Thanks. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Yep ”esc” got me there thanks! For the brick process when I go to bootloader to run the img upate and wait 2 min it doesnt give me the option to update, it reads it then afterwards it just closes out, i'm using the 2.17 in the op then renamed! Should I re-download it and try again!
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Thanks alot I thought it took me there automatically.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
So your saying it looks for the PG86IMG file?

If so make sure its not called PG86IMG.zip.zip

Go into your documents folder --> Folder and search options --> View --> then uncheck "Hide extension to unknown file types"

If what im thinking is right.

Your file will now be called PG86IMG.zip.zip

Just delete one of the .zip and place it in your sd card again

-Closeone, You gotta be fast. :D
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Yep I checked and it says PG86IMG.zip, It scans it then reads it, then after about 2min it just closes..
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Then its probably a bad download.

Try downloading it again.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Thanks I think it was a bad download, I got a different img file that works.. Still attemping to brick.. I have tried 5 different chargers, all of them immediately shut the phone off when I press up, maybe I should try my HTC Charger some say no but others say yes, I think I might have a yes hardware phone.... Eventually I will get it, thanks for your help....
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Edit: It started updating this last time before I could take the battery out, my fat fingers accidently hit up bottom damn.. Gotta wait it out again:-(
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Things to remember.

1. USE THE HTC CHARGER. (Gives more power so its mostly likely not going to turn off your phone. )

2. If after trying the htc charger your phone turns off after pressing + up.

Try removing the sd card when your remove the battery.

3. Make sure you count to five seconds.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrkevo3000:
Worked Excellent... Been messing with Sammy Phones about 6 months, almost forgot what some of us go through to get root (s-off)... Okay i'm s-off, rooted, custom recovery, do I flash the update firm ware zip now?
[HTC EVO 3D] mongolx:
All fixed thanks to you! Would you recommend freeza steps http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198035 to remove .apk from sense roms? What is best tool to sign and zip roms on evo 3D ?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Wow. A whole lot has happened while I was away. Thanks iTzLOLtrain!

Yes. Just flash it like you did with the 2.17 RUU. Just, actually let this go all the way through. :)

Wonderful! I honestly can't say. Sure, freeza's steps should work fine. However, if you're just planning on removing some apps, I'd recommend freezing them with something like Titanium Backup Pro, or jrummy16's ROM Toolbox (If you're using an ICS ROM, this may not work however). If you're looking into creating your own ROMs, I'd take a look at the ROM Chef section of the forums as well as this post.

I hope this helps, :)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Hello closeone,

A quick question for you just to be sure I get this right, because I am done otherwise. Would hate to screw things up now! How exactly do I update the radios? And why is the file the same name as the one used to brick the phone?!

Ended up running Revolutionary directly, as I couldn't get my key recognized via the LiveCD, otherwise, I followed your directions to the letter!

Other than updating radios & then re-flashing my ROM, I'm done! I won't get too excited until I really am done though. Thanks so much for your efforts & I look forward to your reply!
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
The reason its called "PG86IMG" is because thats the file name the bootloader looks in your sdcard.

This is the Radio/firmware update.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17013328/PG86IMG.zip

Put this on your sdcard then enter into bootloader. This time let it finish.

Once thats done. your all set.

Also. Dont forget to update your PRL and profile once it boots up.
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Thanks for the prompt reply! So, I can update PRL & profile w/o losing my current HBOOT & root? What then can't I update...only "HTC software"? And what about "Firmware update"?

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Yes. just use the link i posted to download the PG86IMG.

Never, NEVER! go into system updates and update firmware or software. Always wait for devs in xda to tell information.

Cause updating from your phone could cause a hboot upgrade or will return you back to S-ON
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
That I knew, but also thought that I could not update PRL & profile as well. At risk of being a pain, you sure doing so will not cause HBOOT & root lose?

And I can delete the radio zip when done, correct?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
No. Updating prl/profile will not do anything to your hboot.

The PG86IMG I told you to download will not cause hboot upgrade or loosing root.

Heres the link again.. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17013328/PG86IMG.zip
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
We might be talking about 2 different things...

I'm thinking that updating prl/profile via "Settings" > "System Updates" & updating radios via the PG86IMG file, are 2 different points. Maybe I'm confused...
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
They are..
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Ok, good..thought I was missing something there for a second!

I can delete the radio zip when done, correct?

Thanks so much for your help!
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
yes.
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Thanks again...it's all making sense now... why the file is named PG86IMG, why I need to delete it from the sd card when done, etc. :)

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Hi,

Since updating the radios & the ROM, been getting the following error:

"Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped"

Any thoughts? Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi GWashington. What ROM was it that you were/are running? It is safe to update your Profile and PRL from the update menu. True, you don't want to run either of the two other options, (but if I remember correctly, most ROM developers make sure to block the OTA update addresses). I'm not sure which update iTzLOLtrain gave you (not saying that anything is wrong iTzLOLtrain - can you tell me what zip you mirrored?).

Booting up into the bootloader should show a version number under the HBOOT version that's something like 1.06.00.1216, not 0.9*** - I don't remember that version number.

You might wipe and reflash your custom ROM.

EDIT: Never mind. I see which update was provided to you. That's the one I recommend.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Thanks & it's good to hear from you. I used your radio download link & it is the version you stated. The ROM is a new one:

http://themikmik.com/forumdisplay.php?1711-Ville-C2

Could the problem possibly be because I have yet to update my PRL & Profile?

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
There should be no problem running that ROM. Now, with these Sense 4.0 ROMs, I'm not sure if they have Hands-free-activation/Profile/PRL update "ability."

My recommendation is to run a Sense 3.0 (not 3.5) ROM, let it connect, do Hand's-free-activation, and do your Profile and PRL updates. Make a test call, connect to the internet over carrier data (make sure everything works). If everything seems to be order, go ahead and wipe and reflash your new ROM. :)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Ahh...we may have something here...I was in an area of my house w/ no service & noticed the "hands free activation" screen & blew thru it! This could be the cause?! Hmm...

Just rebooted & the hands free activation prompt showed & did it's thing & still I received the same error! Also, PRL updated automatically AND...immediately following the Firmware began updating!!! I caught it & cancelled. Going to check to be sure all is well in the bootloader now!

I am very concerned though as the Firmware updated auto & I was lucky enough to catch it! Not sure what to do w/ that...

PS- JUST FOUND A "SCHEDULED CHECK" SETTING FOR SOFTWARE UPDATES THAT WAS ON BY DEFUALT!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I'm not too surprised. I wouldn't be worried though. :) Yes, that would be the reason that you can't make calls. Go ahead and flash another ROM to do your hands-free update (I'm relatively sure that it won't work on the ROM you're on because the base is ported over from a different device). I'd flash viperROM Redline if you don't have another ROM on you, I know that it works, let it do its thing, then flash back to your new ROM.

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Ohhh....I did notice "HTC ONE" on the splash screen, hence a different device, yes?

What a pain! So, it's not necessarily 4.0, but the fact that it's from a different device?

Thanks for your help. Back at this tomorrow!

On 2nd thought....if I wipe & re-flash after hands free activation on a 3.0, won't I be back to where I am now when I re-flash the 4.0 ROM?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Yes. It's a port (made compatible with the EVO 3D). But trust me, you should have no problems running it. It is a Sense 4.0 ICS ROM. HTC decided not to give EVO 3D users Sense 4.0, but rather 3.6. This issue is simply just the activation with Sprint. After that, you should be home free.

~co~

Nope. :) (There's a longer technical explanation, but I'll spare you) ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] GWashington:
Just so ya know...this phone & number have been activated for a month on the stock ROM. Not sure I understand how activating again will help or why I would need to activate again?
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I promise you that it will. After doing the downgrade, hands-free just needs to run again. (I don't remember exactly why off the top of my head, so I'm not going to give you the wrong answer :o ). All this activation does is grabs your phone's information back from the carrier. That info is stored on a separate partition. That partition doesn't get wiped between ROM installs. (Don't hold me to that. This is my understanding, but I could be completely off base).

This is different than the full activation of the phone with Sprint. In 99% of the cases, it does what it needs to do, and that's it. No calls needed.

Think of Hands-free Activation as Hands-free Programming.

I hope that helps to answer your questions. I apologize if I haven't. :(

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] PanaFonic:
so dumb question but when i run the ruu it freezes and doesnt get past pushing to device.... any advice?

well not really a question lol
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Hi PanaFonic. Not a dumb question at all. :)

Are you trying to run the 1.13 RUU or the 2.17 RUU? Have you already done the bricking/unbricking steps? Which step are you on actually? Sorry.

If you're doing the 2.17 RUU to brick the device, you'll need the zipped version of it. You can grab that out of the one that you have. Mpgrimm2 wrote a guide for pulling the zip out of an RUU. You can find that in the resources section of post #3.

Any information would help me to better understand what's wrong.

Thanks,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] TheDaltanian:
Burned the latest CD and all went well. Thanks CloseOne.

The only problem I ran into was not pulling the battery at the right time, so when I pulled it, the phone kept turning off lol! I finally figured out I was skipping a step, read it again, and the phone stayed on after I pulled out the battery.

Thanks again!
[HTC EVO 3D] PanaFonic:
Im running the 1.13 ruu

Basicly i brick the device and unbrick using the bootloader and then i have both put it back into fastboot and let it boot up into android and ran the 1.13 ruu and it doesnt get past the sending to device....

I eventually went and htc unlocked it then installed my stuff i needed... thank you for getting all this together and helping so many people to root their device lol your awsome man
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
TheDaltanian,

I'm glad that everything worked out for you in the end. Thanks for letting me know.

PanaFonic,

I'm sorry that things didn't exactly as planned. I appreciate your post.

Thank you,

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] warstoke:
k i have an evo 3d that i got today off fleabay so i check its s on and running 1.5 hboot so i go ahead and start the process as it is here for downgrading and getting s-off

i do the check ahead of time and it reads it and looks like every thing is going well i get to the point of bricking my phone and it goes as planned but now that its bricked the live cd will not reconize the phone ive tried 2 diff computers with no luck what can i possibly do to at least get back into it being a usable phone

it just sits at step one waiting for device

when i hook it up in windows it shows as qhsusb_dnload

if its showing that usb dnload thing can the sprint store reflash it as if it was a bad ota update