[HTC EVO 3D] Unknownforce:
I do NOT recommend doing a reset at this time.

More-so if you've done any messing around with RFG_1, you can permanently destroy your device by resetting after a bad RFG_1 is in place. The reason goes back to my more recent discoveries. RFG_1 is the "backup" for when a reset happens. (intentional or otherwise)

If RFG_1 is NOT there, and you reset, you can take your new shiny brick to sprint and ask them to order a new one, because not even they will be able to fix it at that point. It will have to go back to HTC (or whatever third party that handles repairs for them) for full hardware reprogramming, you can easily restore the MEID, and the MSL, but the secret code embedded in the sprint handshake to the towers will have been lost, this is encrypted in a certain part of partition 19.

Most definitely. I will be talking with closeone tomorrow, getting a cd ready for a full scale test. ;)

The full update on what's needed, the exact steps, and everything like that will be via PM's for now. (explanation below, keep reading)

But I've ran through 5 successful tests tonight. And I'm fairly certain this tool is now stable enough for release. I just have to tie up a FEW loose ends with the programming that handles the files needed, but it's just about done!

I will be asking for Testers and be sending out a "template" of instructions to those that are willing to take the plunge. :)

I will warn you now, that my next few days are very very busy, Do not sign up for testing if you do not understand exactly what I mean here... I will likely only be able to talk while at work (8AM-5PM Central) My night times are booked until Thursday at the very least. So with that in mind, understand that you're not only taking the risk of your device, but the risk that I'm not around to answer your questions. Sorry, but there are some unavoidable things in my life I have to attend to. But this is also why I am not simply dumping it on the public at this time.

I'm 99% sure it's working as intended and does exactly what we want. But if I'm not around to answer questions and offer support, I don't want to drop it on the public and let everyone fend for themselves, plus if there's a few more "experienced" people that have gone through the process once (or twice) they can help offer support as I'm only one person, so I can only do so much. ;)

Things I recommend downloading in preparation:

1.13 Stock RUU exe/zip (The VALID HTC SIGNED one, 2.08 will work as well, but 1.13 is what I did all my testing on, 2.17 will not work at this time)

2.17 firmware all-in-one

VM firmware all-in-one (you should already have this lol)

Yes, you can send me a PM if you're interesting in being in this test wave, I will say now that I cannot promise everyone that signs up will be in on this test. So don't expect a response. Just a fair warning.

Also, I know some of you have signed up for testing before and didn't get the response you wanted (or possibly got no response at all, for that matter) I apologize for this, but as I posted after each test, I ran into more and more issues (both RL and with the fix) But I also had a lot of eye opening insight into the real underlying problem we face, so trust me, this time is different. That's all I'll say.

Keep strong my Virgin infected friends. The light at the end of the tunnel is near. :)

More updates tomorrow, for now, sleep. Zzz