yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Wow, thats awesome, thanks for the update!

Edit.. not awesome that the testers phone isn't working, awesome that your making progress.
[HTC EVO 3D] rtbluver:
So it works only for some. Could that few that doesn't work on be the ones who tried the fix?
[HTC EVO 3D] gingson:
It seems like we all have different issues. I loaded VM firmware but I was able to go back to Sprint PRI & PRL. My only issue right now is the VM banner.

Is there a permanent solution to this without resorting to QPST or to Leedroid tweaks?
[HTC EVO 3D] G.Newton:
Uknownforce just posted a few before you. Patience.
[HTC EVO 3D] gingson:
Patience is my virtue and I have been following this since Chad started it. Just posting a question cuz my only issue is the VM banner. 3G, PRL, PRI are all good but the banner on lockscreen & dialer.
[HTC EVO 3D] nerv666999:
oddly enough, same boat I find myself in
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
No banner fix from here yet. There is another thread, but it gives you a "custom" pri and it is based on vm firmware.

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
i wonder how many ppl are overlooking this thread now that it has became stickied?

I honestly thought it was deleted this morning. Not sure what made me look up top to find it but glad i did.
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
I didn't know it was either....lol

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] powduh09:
Lol... Try being said tester... This thing is driving us all nuts, but rest assured, we're working on it

sent from my nocturnaled Ice Cream Sandwich
[HTC EVO 3D] makavelisk:
Patiently waiting before I tried anything. I am one of the lucky ones that everything still works just the signal is weird and will drop every once in a while. Not going to try anything until you guys have a full fix! Thanks for the continued updates!!! :D:D
[HTC EVO 3D] youdug:
same here. Wish i could be a lab rat but i need it for work and a very important job offer i should be getting soon. I definitely appreciate everyone working on this though.
[HTC EVO 3D] deolarte:
Sorry guys if this is not as relevant. But My 3g works, I used chads fix and now im on pri 153.145 and PRL 21087 and on mean rom 4.3.

It says sprint legal but in lock screen and dialer still virgin mobile.

Now I want to sell phone, but Im not sure if its still on VM firmware. If I wanted to flash this phone to virgin mobile. Will this be possible? Phone has a clean esn and still used on sprint till friday when I update to New EVO. Would it still be able to be used. Also does anyone know this can be done?
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
The phone still has virgin mobile remanents in it, and you need a "doner phone" to flash to virgin mobile even if it has a clear esn.
[HTC EVO 3D] deolarte:
so If i already have a virgin mobile phone I can use it to flash a sprint phone then. What about when the evo 3d for virgin comes out, will that make it easier to flash, by flashing an ruu. ?Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
If you already have a VM phone then I would think it would be a good doner. Although I don't know exactly how to do it, I have been trying to learn just so ill know. You can pay someone 50 bucks probably but I'd suggest figuring it out yourself incase you screw it up, you'll be able to fix it. There's a flash to boost guide here in development and it should be the same but with some different VM specific info that you could probably get somewhere else.

I don't think the ruu is the answer, lol we kinda tried that and it didn't work out so well.
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
I had to lol to this.

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] deolarte:
Lol. Thanks I appreciate it.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Well My phone is trashed, waiting for replacement to come in mail. Till than I will "Play" Brick and un-brick and OC and just do what ever fun I can have with it. Maybe It will help everyone one here. :D

PRI is correct. No service. Hope Unknown can fix.:cool:
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
See if it floats, that's something I've always wondered.

J/k

Im guessing you mean that you have no service at all? Did you try what vin said worked for him? Don't remember exactly but I think you need to flash a stock recovery and run a signed 2.17 stock Rom. Could be a little different but I think that's what he did and he says he got data back 3 times doing that.
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
Introducing.....the Evo H2O......

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] Genesis Nova:
Now with 0% water resistance...

Sent from my water damaged Sprint Evo H20
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
And a 5D 2mp camera. Now with 5 minutes of battery life!!!!

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] Genesis Nova:
Not to mention a quad core CPU that cuts battery life in half, can't forget that now can we? :p
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Yeah, lol, actually I got a company phone today and it does look waterproof. Has a seal on the battery door and feels all rubbery. I don't know what the model is, its an att Motorola flip phone. Think I should test it out?
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
Sounds like a moto tough phone look up the specs I know they have some.you could slam on cement n lil to no damage will be done
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Maybe they gave me a tough phone because they know how I punish my phone. If they really knew how I punished my og and 3d they probably wouldnt even give me a beeper.
[HTC EVO 3D] wranglerray:
you punish your phone? Like you chain it up and force to endure a envasive back dooring from an iphone?
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Well first I'll spray with WD40, before I test if floats. Don't want to get circuit wet. :D

I go no service, antenna with / in it.

Wifi works, GPS works. No mobile network. Can't even Check to turn it on.

On stock rom. Think I'm rooted by now. Don't know haven't test since I s-off, s-on, s-off. Brick took to store. Just unbricked.

Now I'll see if floats. :eek:
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Oh don't act like I'm the only one that does that....am I the only one?? :P
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
Judging by the time spent since your post, I'm gonna go with yes. Lol. Nailed it.

Not much out of unknown today, must be dealing with his friends. Feel bad for the guy.

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Yeah, hes got a lot going on.

Back on topic now, after all that other stuff, have you tried to get your AAA shared secret? After reading I found that its phone specific just like the MEID and ESN, and sprint uses it to provision the phone. I also found that "secret" is the HA shared secret and its not phone specific. Some people cant get 3g and I wonder if this matters.

Maybe you know this but ill say it for anyone interested, getting to the AAA shared secret Isnt hard once you've done it once, I was using the wrong version of QXDM, youll need version 03.11.36. open it up and go to options/communications then set target port to the port your phone is on (make sure you dial ##diag#). Now in the command window type "spc 000000" no qutoes of course and 000000 = your msl. then type "requestnvitemread ds_mip_ss_user_prof" and itll show you some stuff, look at the lower stuff called DIAG RX item. theirs 16 lines for each password (AAA & HA). the characters after 0x are the keys. Its supposed to be 30 characters total. The weird thing is, I have a few characters beside the HA lines but all my AAA lines have zeros.

Edit... that first request command was for the profile 0 passwords , this is the command to get profile 1 "Requestnvitemread ds_mip_ss_user_prof 1" , which is also all zeroed out on mine. I wish someone that didnt take the vmfw could look at theirs and tell me if its all zeroed out.

Yesterday Unknownforce said his phone worked with a testers radio config but the testers phone didnt work with it. Maybe Unknown has his pass and the tester doesnt? Just trying to stir up some ideas here...
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
FIXED IT!!!

Fing a. Got my phone to connect to mobile network again.

Here a link to Pic of phone
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
I'm jumping for joy, no more vm. Hope I can get hold of Unknown tomorrow, err today. Give him the low down so he can fix his repair tool.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] G.Newton:
Sweet baby Jesus.
[HTC EVO 3D] oblivion2k:
I get "Lack of Heap!" when I bootloader tries to flash the 2.17 PG86IMG.zip at the end of the guide. CRC checks out fine and I followed your direction to the letter AFAIK. Help please?
[HTC EVO 3D] Jamesredmond82:
You did you have mobile running but why is it showing WiFi and not 3 or 4g just asking
[HTC EVO 3D] gingson:
This effin VM virus must really be a tough one to crack for the great minds in this forum. My only issue is the VM banner and QPST doesn't work for me and Leedroid is just masking my problem. My option of placing my phone between the concrete and my front tire (driver side so i can hear it to finally crack the virus) is very, very tempting.:)
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
So you were one of his testers?
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Yes, lucky one to brick. Then unbrick. Then one of the few left with a radio not working. So spent all day in front of 3 computers to fix, or break. LOL :D

OH! Phone didn't float. :eek:

WD40 hard to clean off.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
I really hope this is good news and a step in the direction of having this fix released. I just want my 3G back! :(
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Not hard, just easier for me not having to switch between OSes. Going to reVM. to retest fix. And give Unknown files to compare.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
I didn't upload a 2.17 PG86IMG. there is a link for it in the beginning.

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
I dont know if it was ever mentioned here but thanks to buddywiser (In Vins other thread about this whole mess) I have now managed to regain my 3G connection! :)

It was nothing more than changing the setting in EVDO from "CDMA only" to "automatic". (In the ##3282# menu)

So now the only thing im still dealing with is the VM banners. (My PRI is downgraded and I have 3G again.)
[HTC EVO 3D] ministersin:
My experience:

Flashed VM Firmware (without Hboot) the night it came out and flashed the Virgin leak. Everything worked great.

Switched to CleanROM RC1 (for Wifi Tether) with no issues. Everything worked great. (Actually increased both 3G and 4G speeds)

Had a couple of SMS data errors when sending messages, but corrected itself and all messages sent except one.

Changed realm to "sprintpcs.com" instead of Virgin settings

Finally YESTERDAY all things went weird. Data Roaming started coming on all the time. Voice was roaming and horrible reception (even when bars appeared full). Call quality was gone. Had to start using VOIP for calls.

Then 3G disappeared that same day. 4G continued to work, but at slower speeds.

Tried a couple of settings in EPST ##DATA# (changed profiles from 0 to 1 and made sure EVDO was auto). No help.

Flashed the Roaming setting and 3D fix and changed roaming to sprint only. Helped for a little bit, but when I woke up this morning it was no 3G again.

Used chads PRI fix to get to _145. Updated PRL and Updated Profile and everything works great again. Still showing VM banners obviously. But chad's PRI fix certainly solved the data/voice/roaming issues and I have nice solid connection and high speeds on 3g and 4G.

Don't know if this helps anyone, but just thought I would share. I guess the important thing here is: Even if you think you are fine after flashing the VM firmware (like I was) you are probably facing disaster at some point. I would keep chad's PRI fix handy on your SD if I were you.

NOTES: HW0002, HBoot 1.4 S-off, CWM
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
You guys are lucky, haha... I was about to give up hope on this and have to go back to the drawing boards, because a 50/50 chance of either fixing or completely breaking, is just unacceptable...

But, jcfunk got his working again, it's going to add a few steps I think... But I'm going to look into this more in depth. Hopefully to keep it simple and keep it in the "all-in-one" tool that it is right now.
[HTC EVO 3D] ftc_osiris:
Austin had a really bad Sprint day yesterday (5/15). All phones had bad coverage not just yours.

You can see this on the Sprint Community forums that they had (or may still have) outages for any Sprint phone at ~170 towers in the Austin/San Marcos market.
[HTC EVO 3D] oblivion2k:
I'm really excited for this tool, I tried fixing it manually but I'm getting a weird error when I try to flash the 2.17 PG86IMG.zip, here's hoping your tool will work where I could not. Will you make a new thread once the tool is ready to be published?
[HTC EVO 3D] linty:
I tried over the past couple of days. Copied the partition before applying firmware. Stupidly applied firmware and made partition, then "downgraded". Fun fun. Everything is STILL not wonderful but I had fun ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
Yes, I have created a thread already, which is locked currently, but I will at that point request the downgrade thread to be removed from sticky and put up the new thread as the sticky. I will update when I have more.

At this time, I will ask for some more brave testers for tonight. We have figured out the radio parts, and from what I've gathered thus far, with a "proper" backup, we can fully restore the device now.

So the risk SEEMS minimal at this point, I of course cannot completely 100% guarantee this to work, as we've already seen after the last test that it was a 50/50 shot... But we have more insight now and hopefully will have better results in Alpha phase 2. ;)

I'm currently asking closeone to make a cd for use here... I will ask testers to use the cd only at this point, as I'm also testing another theory of Ubuntu causing issues at the same time.

If you're willing to risk and test for us, please PM me!

Also, do not expect a response for a couple hours while I sort out some things, write up the instructions and get done with work and get the link from closeone for the bootable image.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
My use of alpha version of tool, this tool is great. Got to give great props to Unknownforce.

Also have to give thanks too he who won't be menti...

Ah f it. Chad.Goodman helped me fix, with his help and Unknown's my phone is fixed.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] b.huss2:
will this "proper" backup be an included option? My phone is fine but am very interested in being prepared and having a way to recover from situations like these.
[HTC EVO 3D] ckombo:
I would like to quickly point out something strange with my phone.

I flashed the original VM radio firmware from Freeza. I was on PRL 00001 when I flashed the radios. I have been on PRL 00001 for many months, and it has always worked great for me.

I hadn't had the 3g issues that other people were complaining about after flashing the VM firmware. Everything was fine (minus the lame banners) until yesterday or Monday. I noticed that not all of my texts were being sent/received right away, and I was going in and out of 3g in places where I usually have solid 3g. Today I checked my phone and the PRL has somehow changed itself to 21087. I have not done a single thing that would cause the phone to update the PRL, so I can only assume that it somehow did this on its own (either through the air without notifying me, or by this VM virus).

I'm not sure what to think of all this, but I thought it was interesting and worth noting.

I'm patiently waiting for a permanent fix since I cannot risk destroying my phone right now. I appreciate all of the hard work that everyone is putting in!
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Part of steps, you will do is make a backup.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
It will be part of the steps included, yes.
[HTC EVO 3D] Punk9:
I was just spammed with a ton of radio interference errors.....I was roaming .-. First time its happened to me Dx
[HTC EVO 3D] Cuppeerr:
I've missed this thread:)
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Welcome back! We don't have a fix for a cracked screen yet :p
[HTC EVO 3D] undarated:
the lcd or the digitizer?? I bought a new housing for mine and had it on in no time! lol
[HTC EVO 3D] ZzB3B0zZ:
After the process can I download the OTA trough 4g instead of wifi?
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
Yep

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] linty:
In case anyone ELSE was wondering, flashing that 19 partition back doesn't fix PRI.
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
So, who's ready for good news? :)

One phone that was getting no signal... has been brought back to life and re-activated... All sprint banners, and I just spoke to him on that phone ;)

So, we have a fix, but I'm going to spend some time getting this down to a little less complicated of a process hopefully.

I've got a few more testers making sure that certain things go according to plan. Once I get a few successful tests in a row, I'll consider it stable and release to public.
[HTC EVO 3D] droiddawg:
Cant wait. :) Tired of seeing virgin mobile on my phone
[HTC EVO 3D] linty:
And there was much rejoicing
[HTC EVO 3D] ftc_osiris:
Sweet,

I really just need this so that I can send my phone back under warranty for an unrelated screen issue (dead zone caused by hardware failure). I just don't want Sprint to get my warranty exchange back and have it say VIRGIN MOBILE.

I am limited on time before I send it back so I LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
Awesome! And rest assured. I'm working on a more user-friendly CD for this process. :cool:

Let's keep this as painless as possible. :)

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
Finally got around to cleaning up the ops lol.

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] powduh09:
Man, you're awesome... Took a lot of trial and error, but thanks for helping... And to the rest of you guys, you I think unknown needs a large beer fund for this one, its been a pain...

sent from my nocturnaled Ice Cream Sandwich
[HTC EVO 3D] I_Am_Lorde:
I'd donate to that fund
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
Gah I can't wait for this fix can't bill to my sprint account n crap which sucks cause they just made it so you could do it for movies n stuff
[HTC EVO 3D] youdug:
I hope you guys get this fixed soon. I keep having to turn on airplane, restart, then turn it off to get calls and texts. Keep getting the radio errors everyday now. Thank you for all your hard work, time, and testing guys. I really appreciate it.
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
:: looks around for people:::

Hmm.....

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
:: spots tumbleweed rolling by ::
[HTC EVO 3D] ftc_osiris:
We're all still here. Don't worry. :-)
[HTC EVO 3D] str8upx:
I think everyone is just waiting for the release. not much else to talk about.
[HTC EVO 3D] Genesis Nova:
^This
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
Yep, still here....waiting for the "other" thread to fire up!
[HTC EVO 3D] Punk9:
Hey wheres the thread unknown is going to post the tool? I can't seem to find it
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
It's probably not created yet.
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
The thread is created, but just not ready yet. I have just sent out another wave of "test" PM's to have a few more people test this... Hoping for positive results here. Fingers are crossed.

Not trying to keep everyone waiting, but I don't want to be the cause of Sprint getting an influx of "dead" devices.

I'm trying to get this done as quickly as possible, I need a break from this :o
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
Unknown, let me know if you need any other testers. I don't mind putting some time into this. I'm kinda free right now, so I could give you some quick results. Let me know.
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
FYI.....

Unknown's "other" thread is located HERE

If ya havent stopped by and given the guy a THANKS yet, be sure ya do that!
[HTC EVO 3D] gfullwr70:
Patiently waiting here as well if I wasn't on vacation I'd be right there testing with you guys
[HTC EVO 3D] Mikee4fun:
Ah man I was hoping you where going to hit me up, if you need another tested let me know. I shot you a PM a couple of days ago.
[HTC EVO 3D] SITH16:
Is this strictly to fix the PRI or will it also fix the banner issue?
[HTC EVO 3D] Genesis Nova:
If I'm remembering what he posted earlier, it fixes the PRI and Banner...although I'm not 100% sure
[HTC EVO 3D] SITH16:
Well vins fix set your PRI back if you have already fixed it and then you have to redo some of what you did to fix it in the first place. I don't want to do that unless I have to.
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
Fixes everything, seam to possibly put you in a "virgin' state. LOL I mean like new.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] ftc_osiris:
LOL

That was a good one. I don't want to be in a "virgin" state. I already have that problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] eXplicit815:
Ha! Virgins...
[HTC EVO 3D] Punk9:
Anyone else waiting anxiously for Unknown to post in his thread or is it just me?:)
[HTC EVO 3D] walkingcorpse:
Lol you're not the only one
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
I'm sure that not everyone has seen this, or is interested in this, but if you want a good read while we wait, then try this. If everyone that flashed the vmfw had done what's in post 2, we probably wouldn't have this big of an issue. I know I'm doing it when I get this thing fixed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188510
[HTC EVO 3D] jcfunk:
I can't wait. The one I got to use was great till it broke my radios, but it was complicated to fix. I know Unknown it working hard to make this tool safe.

Sent from my DOWNGRADED EVO 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
This exactly. I'm sure it'll be out when he deems it safe to use. While I shouldn't be speaking for him, I know that I personally wouldn't want to release something that might cause more damage than fix. ;)

~co~

(edit: I probably shouldn't be talking though. Unknownforce is dealing with something that is way(yyyy) more low-level than I do)
[HTC EVO 3D] jlechner:
Nice find man!

Sent from my Sprint/Virgin Mobile hybrid
[HTC EVO 3D] closeone:
I was looking for this information earlier (for one reason or another :rolleyes:)! Thanks wikd!

~co~
[HTC EVO 3D] ckoadiyn:
Gah lol
[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
I was out for the most of yesterday, something came up and I had to deal with that... On the bright side, my coma friend is no longer in a coma, he's not talking or responding like a normal, has his eyes closed for the most part, but that's because his brain neurons need to be reprogrammed basically, but he is off ALL machines and all medications, breathing on his own, and taking whatever "food" they are feeding him through the tubes... so He's getting better, slowly but surely...

Anyways... to the topic... I should be available most of the day today, I apologize to my testers most of all as I was completely unavailable to offer help after I gave them the instructions. :(

I do believe one person got it working, and I know that one had issues, but was able to restore back to VM at least so his phone isn't dead or anything. That's all I have for now. I'm going to be working with them more closely today/tonight and hopefully get something for this weekend.
[HTC EVO 3D] gfullwr70:
Glad to hear your friend is doing better. Hope your other friends are doing ok as well. That was a lot to handle in one week. Thanks for all your doing for us.
[HTC EVO 3D] jayjam99:
Well look at you guys! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] Will32:
Nice find...

Jlechner, looks like you made it to the "bigs" , congrats. :)

Thanks unknown for the continued work!
[HTC EVO 3D] cniels01:
I too am happy to beta test. I will have a lot of time this weekend.
[HTC EVO 3D] gmangut:
Brother is super excited he keeps asking me for updates lol. He just moved and he has no 3g. They couldn't transfer his uverse since his area there isn't availability of the service.

And to Unknownforce thanks for everything even after what your going through.