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[HTC EVO 3D] marvelon:
Help, help! Got almost the same problem that @enarez, but I was only able to get this far:

C:\fastboot>fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

...

OKAY [ 0.104s]

finished. total time: 0.112s

Right after this my computer started looking for the HTCevo 3d drivers (they were installed before), shows very dim red light and does not turn on, phone was kept connected to usb during all of this.

Is it bricked? Would Unknowforce's downgrade CD or Linux based approach get me out of this or truly brick me if I'm not already (since it might still be s-off)?

Thanks in advance for any help that can be provided to this noob.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
There's a reason I removed those steps. But yes. Run the downgrade CD live and once it finishes is you will be able go boot up into boot loader and it will show that your hboot 1.40 s-on. From there you can run the 2.17 ruu
[HTC EVO 3D] marvelon:
I know, I was following other instructions to change it from s-off to s-on so that I could follow this steps to return it to hboot 1.5

I hadn't tried the downgrade CD live since there is a warning not to use it if coming from s-off which is what I had before I got the soft-brick, so I thought I asked for some advise, but it seems like I should be good, wish me luck!

A million thanks iTzLoLtrain!!!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] boybakat:
can this be apply to me.. i have 1.22.707 version..
[HTC EVO 3D] NCRoadster:
Thanks for this thread. I was googling for hours. :o
[HTC EVO 3D] frexe:
Hey this would then be another method brick the device to revert back to 1.4 right? If you do the fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 and get bricked that is.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
whats your question. Kinda confused?
[HTC EVO 3D] frexe:
Sorry, let me rephrase that. I am currently on 1.5hboot with S-off unlocked. Can I use this method to revert back to 1.4?
[HTC EVO 3D] jBlizzy:
I'm getting this

C:\rootevo3dnew>fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.008s

I am 1.4 / S-OFF right now and I have read the rest of the thread and see that there is a command to go to S-ON that you removed from the op. I have also done some reading and found that people are bricking their phones by using that command.

What is the best way to get my phone to S-ON so I can flash the RUU?

I currently have an ICS rom on my phone and I am downloading a GB rom to flash it and see if that helps.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Did you downgrade your hboot.?
[HTC EVO 3D] excessive81:
I getting battery error. Nothing I do, charging, new fully charged battery or letting phone set on charger makes any diffrence.

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, i had i got boot loop agian and so was doing relock unroot so could start over. phone is relocked and says

***relocked*** *** security warning *** shooter xc ships s-on RL HBOOT 1.50.00000 radio- 1.06.00.1216 eMMC-boot aug 7 2011, 10:21:40......

so no issues getting it to relocked but when run ruu file it stops and says:

ERROR [120]: LOW BATTERY POWER

The battery power is less then 30% Please replace or recharge the battery, then try the ROM update utility agian.

only option at that point is click to exit. i have tried new full charged battery several times, tried charging the phone, tried leaving it on til the phone died and charging over night but i still get the same error. please help it has been almost a week with phone down!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] kia1349:
hi excessive81

this link is usefull

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1646135
[HTC EVO 3D] jBlizzy:
I'm under the impression that downgrading your hboot is referring to going from 1.5 down to 1.4. If that is correct then know I have not down that.

If it means something else I have not done that either.

I did get it to work though.

I ran the RUU while the phone was powered up and plugged up to my comp ( I also uninstalled htc sync before doing any of this )

I then rebooted into fastboot and used the lock command and it worked.
[HTC EVO 3D] sudhirkhanger:
So, all versions (hboot/firmware/etc.) of Evo 3D is root-able? Will I be able to root after I do this in future?

Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Yes. you can be on any version and this will update you to the latest firmware/hboot.

And you can root and gain S-OFF using Juopunutbear S-OFF
[HTC EVO 3D] rangergm:
Thank you for this great post. I am looking to sell my EVO 3D and most buyers don't want to know all the technical stuff to upgrade to official Sprint ICS (of it ever comes). They just want to get the standards OTA upgrade and be on their way.

My EVO was on hboot 1.5 and unlocked with HTC method. Your method worked perfectly and now my EVO 3D is back to latest stock ROM and unrooted. Ready to be sold.
[HTC EVO 3D] mick3444:
sorry for the dumb question......My evo 3d is on hboot 1.5 and I am stock rooted, (with my bootloader unlocked). Do I have S-On or S-Off? Thanks in advance!
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
go into your bootloader and you should see on the top S-ON and S-OFF
[HTC EVO 3D] illegalrugalah:
does the ruu work with cdma?

and where is the root of your sd card? is it a folder called root or something else?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Yes. That's why is full SPRINT stock.

And the root is just on your SD card. Without putting it inside in any type of folder.
[HTC EVO 3D] illegalrugalah:
ahh, ignore the cdma question. just saw the sprint part in the title.. :p

also figured out the root of the sd card.

however, i did everything, am on stock ruu but am still s-off. i have all the drivers and when i typed fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 it said this:

C:\android\platform-tools>fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

...

(bootloader) shooter_init_sd, SD card power on

(bootloader) [SD_HW_ERR] SD: No device attached

(bootloader) [8x60] Disable SD power!

(bootloader) [JAVACARD_ERR] SD Init error

(bootloader) writesecureflag: Permission denied, value 1

OKAY [ 2.225s]

finished. total time: 2.225s

is it because i dont have my sd card in? the tut says to take it out but it it says sd init error?

edit: a restart made it s-on!

thanks! tthe bottom part of my screen isnt working (like 2mm of it) so ill see what sprint can do ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] toolegit:
Thanks for this guide, it un-softbricked my Evo3d.
[HTC EVO 3D] dmoney94:
QUESTION

If i did the wire trick(JuopunutBear S-OFF)

Will S-OFF turn back to S-ON after re-flashing it back to STOCK?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Nope. You can flash the pg86img.zip file and will still have s-off

The only way you can go back to s-on is if you use the command. "Fasboot writesecureflag 3"
[HTC EVO 3D] dmoney94:
Do you have procedure for that(Fastboot writesecureflag 3)?
[HTC EVO 3D] dmoney94:
Back to stock Rom but my software update wont update my phone to version 2.08.651.2

Any help...
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Because 2.17.652.5 is the latest?

Which is the one who have if you used the from I posted in the guide.
[HTC EVO 3D] waltnich:
Four letter word

I wanted to return to stock from 1.40 S-OFF

Did the process. Thank you. Every step of the way went as described and I am quickly RELOCKED S-ON 1.50

It seemed to go smoothly all the way through but now that I'm done when I go to turn on the phone it just reboots into HBOOT just as if I was holding vol down (I'm not).

So I put my sd card back and it started the update again so I quickly pulled the battery.

I do not know if I'm supposed to be unzipping or un-locking or flashing (would it, locked?)

Four letter word.

HELP
[HTC EVO 3D] waltnich:
Five Letter Word:

THANX

RAN THE S-ON RUU Perfecto!

Thanx,

w
[HTC EVO 3D] jamiphar:
I was just trying this to fix my boot-looping Evo. After the bootloader loads the PG86IMG.zip, it says "Wrong zipped image!" and won't give me the option to flash it. Could this be because I already ran the 2.17.651.5 exe from htcdev.com?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Its probably a bad download.

Check the MD5 Sum: 8f82c2d8f98c077af775266064bacb5d
[HTC EVO 3D] thelonewizard:
I am currently doing this, and my phone is stuck in the bootloader trying to flash the system. Like, it is loopflashing system, and won't move on to splash1 or anything else.

EDIT: After the 10th or so flash, it moved on. This is now irrelevant.
[HTC EVO 3D] xxALPHAMALExx:
Best EVO 3D Guide In The WORLD!!!!

There needs to be a permanent link to this guide on every EVO 3D forum on the Internet. It worked on my phone just now without any problems. Thank you so much.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Nice updated layout on the guide man.. Hopefully everyone who is tryin to go back to stock nails it.. Pretty simple.
[HTC EVO 3D] Bloodhoundr:
Hey, can either of you guys tell me what you did to fix his issue? I know it's been fix months ago, but this has been a problem on my evo for a while?:confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
You could run the RUU then start over again.
[HTC EVO 3D] japskren:
Same problems... Need advice..:crying:
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Your problem is probably that your s-on and is trying to boot up an ics rom.

I sugget you look into flash image gui or gain s-off which is pretty simple./

heres the thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1585846
[HTC EVO 3D] theman97:
after it was all done updating it just kept rebooting like bootloop with the htc logo. normal? is it just cause its the first time or what?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Do a factory reset. And try rebooting. That doesn't work. Run the pg86img again
[HTC EVO 3D] theman97:
how am i supposed to do that now?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Go into boot loader. Then select factory reset.
[HTC EVO 3D] theman97:
ok heres my whole situation... i dont have any rom on there becausei never backed it up and couldnt find a rom that would work so is the PG86IMG.zip all i need for it to work? like it doesnt load any other img cause there isnt any, so is that the problem? its just the htc logo turning off and booting up. it does that too when i flash any rom that supposebly works with the evo 3d s-on. i really need to fix it cause i need this phone. i cant to anything with it, my watch is more useful. :/
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
I would then use my guide to return to stock. After that. If you still want to you can try the guide to get s-off and you will never have issues booting another rom again.
[HTC EVO 3D] theman97:
ive used your guide 3 times, redownloaded the RUU factory reset then all it does is boot the htc logo turn off then does it again
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
have you tried running the update again?

If you can enter bootloader send me a message and i will show you a different process.
[HTC EVO 3D] dragn142298:
I am having this same problem. Will this method work?

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Ok, so I decided to try this and the fastboot doesn't work. I am on mac. After I type if rootevo3dnew I hit enter and then I do the "fastboot oem lock" terminal says "-bash: rootevo3dnew: command not found"

What am I doing wrong?

I just saw the change fastboot to ./fastboot-mac so disregard the post about what am I doing wrong.

Update worked perfected now I am completely back to stock? I want to be rooted so now just root again with HTC Dev Unlock Tool?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Correct
[HTC EVO 3D] maxpower12:
Is this what I have to do in order to receive Sprint's OTA ICS update? I am rooted with S on.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Yes.
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
Trying the first part on my mac, but I'm getting an info err and then ok, did it work or not, need to know before I proceed.

pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$ ./fastboot oem lock
-bash: ./fastboot: No such file or directory
pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$ ./fastboot-mac oem lock
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY
pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$
[HTC EVO 3D] 7pd3:
Will you be able to update it after wards?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Try.

./fastboot-mac oem lock

Let me know if it works.
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
That is what I did, I messed up at first but if you look at the second command it is the right one, and I tried again and still the same thing.

I'm on HBOOT 1.40.1100

S-Off

If any of that matters.
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
FYI, I tried it in Windows and it does the same thing....anybody have a solutions??

Z:\Downloads\rootevo3dnew>fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.006s]
finished. total time: 0.007s

Z:\Downloads\rootevo3dnew>
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
On windows make sure you have the "HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe" installed. this can be found inside the rootevo3dnew folder.
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
Yes, I know. I did that first thing. Got any other ideas? As I mainly use Mac and get this:

pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$ ./fastboot-mac oem lock
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY

Also, I have tried three different USB cables and all do the same thing.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
try rebooting into bootloader again.

See if it shows relocked.
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
No joy, I had tried that already too, since it said Ok after the err

Also, I tried using another fastboot-mac script and it did the same thing...I also made sure that fastboot-mac is executable and it is, I tried running it with sudo...all to no avail.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Just found a huge error on my guide.

Okay.

do this.

Load PG86IMG.zi[ file to the root of your sd card enter bootloader.

Let it update your system/radio/firmware

once it finishes and reboots

enter bootloader one more type and type the

Fastboot oem lock command
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
Ok, doing it now...will let you know how it goes. Thanks!

--Steve
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Sorry. once it finishes updating system/radio go back into bootloader and check s-OFF section
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
Ok, I updated the phone, and then ran ./fastboot-mac oem lock and got this:

pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$ ./fastboot-mac oem lock
... INFODevice was already locked!
OKAY
pebkac:rootevo3dnew steve$

I rebooted into the bootloader and it shows the attached...I'm I good to go now?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Correct.

Now all you have to do is use this code

fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

This will make your phone s-On. unless you wanna keep it s-OFF. Just reboot and you will be good
[HTC EVO 3D] appzattak:
Awesome thanks...phone boots and works just fine. Does it matter if s is on or off??
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
If i'm HTC Dev unlocked with HBoot 1.50 S-ON and want to make all 100% stock to take the new OTA should i flash the zip in bootloader? Or just need to: adb reboot bootloader, fastboot oem lock and run the RUU? Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Relock then flash zip in bootloader
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
Is it good to go even with S-ON?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Yes.

S-off users need to flash zip then lock bootloader.

S-Onn users need to lock first then flash zip
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
And what should i do after doing that to take the OTA?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Go into settings then check for htc software
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
Let's see if this is correct:

1.- Download ZIP and rename to PG86100.zip

2.- Lock Bootloader: fastboot oem lock?

3.- Put SD Card with zip on Root.

4.- Restart Bootloader and Accept the update.

5.- Reboot normally and go to setting to apply OTA.

6.- Go back and reunlock again.

7.- Flash Custom Recovery and Root.

8.- Flash Custom ROM.

Do the RUU Mirror links work or not(File size is bigger for 1 Mb)? Does it need to be the first link?

PS: Last time i did this on my friend's phone i remember i downloaded the RUU and executed it from windows.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
1. download zip

2. rename to PG86IMG.zip

3.place zip in root of sd card

4. relock bootloader

5.- Restart Bootloader and Accept the update.

6.- Reboot normally and go to setting to apply OTA.

7.- Go back and reunlock again.

8.- Flash Custom Recovery and Root.

9.- Flash Custom ROM.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
The zip is 18 Mb only? I understand all steps. For relock just need to write fastboot oem lock? I downloaded this http://d-h.st/jqp5rpess1ic
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
i gave you the wrong link in my last post. sorry.

extract the file and tell me the files that are inside.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
The zip i downloaded was the Mirror from dev host. I checked MD5's and they match. The zip file is 398 MB and the contents are:

META-INF Folder with 3 files inside(CERT.RSA, CERT.SF and MANIFEST.NF)

adsp.img

android-info.txt

boot_signed.img

dzdata.img

hboot_1.50.0000_signedbyaa.nb0

partition.img

pg2fs_spcustom.img

radio.img

ramdisk.img

rcdata.img

recovery_signed.img

rfg_1.img

rfg_2.img

rpm.img

sbl1.img

sbl2.img

sbl3.img

splash1.nb0

system.img

tz.img

wimax.img
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Your good to go then.

Rename zip to PG86IMG.zip

Place in sd card.

Boot into bootloader (Make sure it relocked)

then accept the update once it finishes loading the zip file.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
Just

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot USB --- fastboot oem lock

Reboot Bootloader and then accept update and restart right?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Correct!
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
Sorry, im limited to 8 thanks per day. I will buy tapatalk if this works to thank you forever.
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Haha. No problem. Im always glad to help.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
I think i have a problem. It checks PG86IMG.zip but never asks to update. Just go to Bootloader again :S

It says *** RELOCKED ***

*** Security Warning ***
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
relocked correct?

If so were going to plan B.

download this RUU Download Link

When download is finished,

Put your phone in fastboot usb

Then run the ruu from your computer.

It should update that way also.

-Note- download the rootevo3dnew zip in the op and install the HTC driver thats inside the folder. only if your on windows.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
Yes, Relocked security warning
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
then try plan b.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
exe is 9 Mb only and it start but the utility says From Actual version to 2.17.651.5 after that HTC screen was balck with white letters and RUU said updating Hboot, after it finished that says your android is ready to use and phone is still in Bootloader screen
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
The exe is 9mb? You user?
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
The RUU you posted was a binary file that was 9.1 Mb only. Now im downloading this. Tell me if its ok to run from Fastboot usb

http://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Shooter&file=RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_NV_NV_spcs_1.42_release_233304_signed.exe
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
It looks good.
[HTC EVO 3D] luis4ever:
I flashed it and all went good just for the little problem i have now. My phone number and all my config was deleted and now i have to get the spc and flash to Iusacell correctly to get data and voice. But i will do that tomorrow. Thanks for all your help amigo.
[HTC EVO 3D] mikey123:
is this the best method i should use if i want to bring my phone in for the sprint technicians to take a look at?
[HTC EVO 3D] Shadow89:
Yes. Plus, alot of technicians dont even check if you are rooted. As long as you have stock ROM, they dont really bother.
[HTC EVO 3D] tom1l21:
I have a really annoying issue right now. I can't flash anything in the bootloader. Basically, after I name the file PG86IMG, I will boot into the bootloader and it will do it's check. Once it finishes checking (blue bar fills up), it will say briefly, "Parsing PG86IMG.zip" and then it will go back to the bootloader screen. I have tried this with a variety of RUU's and none of them work. I'm trying to go back to stock because I am selling this phone. Has anyone figured out what is causing this?

I'm Unlocked on HBOOT 1.5. Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
You need to relock your bootloader.

I just updated the guide. After relocking your bootloader and your issue continues PM me.
[HTC EVO 3D] tom1l21:
If your experiencing g issues with the PG86IMG file not flashing in the boot loader, download the RUU executables from goo.im/stock. Thx for the help iTzLOLtrain!
[HTC EVO 3D] JAWSxs:
Thanks for the thread.

I was on Revolutionry shooter s-off hboot 1.40. I flashed a 2.17 ruu to go back to stock. took the official ota ics update from settings and everything is working perfect.

What the best way to root again? It's been a long time since I've had to root. Also, I've always used clockworkmod recovery but I want to try 4EXT recovery. Can that be installed from hbbot?

Right now I'm s-off hboot 1.58

Thanks

edit I just noticed the root thread below. thanks again for all the info
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
The best way is to throw a stock rom on it and you shouldn't have any issues with the techs.. They also don't care for the most part.. If you come in with a funky rom or something they might tell you to go back to stock before they will mess with it.
[HTC EVO 3D] k4conk:
Dear,

May be someone can help me why my HTC EVo can't detect to laptop, i have install htc sync at laptop & also set to disk drive at my htc and my usb laptop no problem
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
download the rootevo3dnew zip folder in the guide and install the exe file inside.
[HTC EVO 3D] dmoney94:
Can i use this tutorial to return back to stock?

I have the 1.50 S-OFF Juopunutbear
[HTC EVO 3D] k4conk:
I'am still dont understand what do you mean, can you explain again? i think that softw must be install at laptop,isn't that?
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
is your device unlocked?

s-on or s-off

cdma or gsm?
[HTC EVO 3D] k4conk:
Yes My device unlock, S-ON and HBoot 1,5..

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and my device still can charging when connect to laptop but can't detect disk drive
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
well you need to make sure all drivers are installed.

If your running winodws 7

go to devices and printer then you should be able to see your device just right click and select troubeshoot
[HTC EVO 3D] k4conk:
yes, i has check also like that and i can't found update device
[HTC EVO 3D] rr023:
Stuck in bootloader

I really need help! I have been searching and reading for months now and so far no luck. I even had my friend try it and still no luck.. The problem im having is my phone just stays in bootloader. I've tried this guide and it still leaves me stuck at the bootloader screen. The phone just reboots and goes right back to bootloader.

I tried the RUU.exe file and got excited because it looked like it was working.. The phone goes black with a silver HTC logo and seems like its actually doing something. But as soon as it completes the software says " Your device is ready for use" but it boots right back to bootloader. I cant get passed it.

Can somebody please help me?

*** RELOCKED ***

*** Security Warning ***

-SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL

-HBOOT-1.50.0000

-RADIO-1.06.00.1216

eMMC-boot

Aug 7 2011, 10:21:40
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
security warning.. thats your problem..

Unlock your bootloader and see if it boots.
[HTC EVO 3D] rr023:
just unlocked it again...now it just goes to the htc logo and bootloops
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
does it show security warning?
[HTC EVO 3D] rr023:
no it doesnt it shows unlocked now. When i reboot its just goes into an everlasting bootloop. When i had the security warning it would boot right into bootloader. now it just bootloops the htc logo
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
try this.

Go into fastboot usb mode

then type these commands

fastboot erase cache

then type

fastboot reboot
[HTC EVO 3D] rr023:
unfortunately im still bootlooping :(
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
That's just very odd

My last suggestion would be to

Relock

Run ruu and take it to sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] rr023:
Thank you for all your help. I guess my phone is just screwed. I'll try going to sprint and see what they say.
[HTC EVO 3D] zedwards:
I am having trouble doing anything with my 3D. I need to return it back to stock and the RUU.exe isn't working, The phone wont connect with HTC Sync (no device), it keeps searching for the device when I try to run fastboot as well.

Am on CDMA, S-off hboot 1.30

TWRP 1.0.3 as my recovery
[HTC EVO 3D] Astrikz:
Then read the guide.

It tells you to install the htcdriver.exe inside the zip file .
[HTC EVO 3D] zedwards:
Yeah I already did that as well.