yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
For anyone this is failing for (ie due to the error message "error in retrieving unlock .bin from email likely an htcdev problem") please do the following:

1) Go to HTC Dev site and manually unlock your bootloader.

1a) go to http://htcdev.com/bootloader/ Select "register" and create your account.

1b) after you are registered select "all other supported models" in the pull down box

1c) click "begin unlock bootloader". it will ask "are you sure" yes of course you are. acknowledge legal terms. then continue.

1d) ignore the battery pull instructions as we can't pull the battery. hold down the power key and the volume down key until the bottom buttons stop flashing and your phone shuts off (don't worry if you take a screenshot. it happens all the time). then release ONLY THE

POWER BUTTON. keep holding the volume down key until the bootloader screen shows up.

1e) follow "step 3" and the rest of the instructions as listed to unlock your bootloader manually.

2) Install android SDK on your pc. This video shows how to do it nicely: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw

3) go here to install TWRP using fastboot: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/98 follow the "Download - Fastboot Method:" instructions.

4) go to my drop box folder. download RegawMOD_Rooter.zip.

4a) go here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wi9jocq6lugu1qn/RegawMOD_Rooter.zip <----download this

4b) place the file in the root directory of your SDCARD (not SDCARD2)

5) reboot into recovery (via the bootloader selection)

6) flash RegawMOD_Rooter.zip to push the Superuser files and busybox to the device.

That's it! I take NO credit for any of this (especially the RegawMOD_Rooter.zip. all cred goes to the OP for that) It's all out there to learn I just put it all together. in one spot. I'm sure the OP will fix whatever is wrong with the automation tool. But until then try this. it works.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] heliguide62:
anyone getting the error msg "error in retrieving unlock .bin from email likely an htcdev problem" ..error msg ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
Yes we all are. Which is why I put together the above post that shows you how to do all of this manually.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wporter78:
help

well im not sure what im doing wrong here but i cannot get this to work. it gets to where it says rebooting to bootloader, done. but never actually reboots. ive tried manually powering down and booting into bootloader and nothing still happens. ive tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers,repaired the net 4.0 install, all with no success. any help here would be greatly appreciated.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] corcgaigh:
Read the post a couple above yours
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xuohtx:
Thanks rawintellect. My replacement phone is now rooted. Great instructions.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] heliguide62:
oh wow ,, thanks .. i was thinking that related to something else..duh... my bad!! lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Something with my communication library is stopping the reboots. I'm still working on finding that in my spare time. Also, I need to sort out this email issue. The server IS receiving the emails, the rooter is having trouble accessing the server.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FireMedic138:
OK, so I am running an unlocked, (using this method) original stock ROM, version 1.13.651.1, H-Boot 1.12. I was about to go ahead and use Lazy Panda to S-OFF, but it seems that option has gone away. Now, to S-OFF, I have to use DirtyRacun, which requires I be on one of the newer H-Boots (1.15 or 1.19) and appropriate versions of the latest stock ROMs.

My question is this: If I take the OTA updates up to the latest version, will I then be able to use THIS method to root again, and then use DirtyRacun to S-OFF?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cloves:
Successfully Rooted Using RegawMOD Now What?

Hi everyone,

I was successful in using RegawMOD to root the phone. :good:

My question is now that TWRP is the recovery program, how do I go about updating to the latest firmware (2.13) (Obviously OTA cannot be used since the stock recovery is no longer present). Updated firmware link is here.

Question 1:Do I download the zip from the above link and just put it on my SD card and the boot into TWRP and flash?

Question 2: Is this the correct dowload? "Full Firmware zip (which includes Radio 1.12.11.0809, PRI 2.45_003 & a few other smaller updates. HBOOT.img, recovery.img (stock), and boot.img NOT included in this zip!)" :confused:

Specs are below:

Software information:

Android version:

4.0.3

HTC Sense version:

4.0

Software version:

1.13.651.1 710RD

PRI Version:

2.28_003

PRL Version:

25009

Baseband:

1.02.12.0427
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
If you are S-OFF you can put the "Full Firmware" on your external sd card and boot into bootloader
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
If you just use this tool then you are NOT s-off. You will not be able to update your firmware simply by flashing it via bootloader or recovery. you will either have to obtain s-off (via dirtyracun or lazypanda) orrrrrr relock your phone. flash the latest official RUU (which will contain the latest firmware) and then reroot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cloves:
Thanks guys, I just used this tool and I guess that means I am not S-Off!

Can anyone quick point me to or sum why things are so complicated with this phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] olghb:
Will this give me S-Off using RegawMOD?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] buzzwyzr:
Enn oh
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
That's a negative GhostRider. The pattern is full. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] timberwolf671:
Does anyone know if this is safe to use on a phone with the latest JB bone stock not s-off or rooted before.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
This may not work on JB but in my SIG I updated Zedomax's method with latest twrp and SuperSU it should work but no promises if you use it please let me know if it works :D

Edit I know some are having problems using this it may or may not work for JB
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rootlinux:
I tried it after I took the ota yesterday.

Did not work so I manually unlocked boatloader again and rooted again.

Mind you I was s off from the start.

It did connect but that is all.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
Will this work on the latest JB HBOOT?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
read the last few posts...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chris.ana25:
Ok look when I connect phone and open up the routing file it shows the root me button,I press it and it pops up with the window that the phone is ganna reboot intoboot loader, but nothing happens...it shows done but nothing happens ...I installed all nesasary files....any ideas??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] corcgaigh:
Manually reboot
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chris.ana25:
Lol I would of never though of that but if it doesn't reboot my phone shouldn't there be something wrong there
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] corcgaigh:
this has worked in the past.. I think there's a thread in general with a step by step rooting process using HTC dev unlock
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Powerslave2112:
Error retrieving unlock_code.bin

Rooted phone for friend using regawMod. He accidently downloaded Sprint update. I used team win recovery and am at software version 1.22.651.3 710rd. Tried to reroot and recieve message Error retrieving unlock_code.bin. I searched for answer in forum but probally missed it. If you would i could use some advice. Thank you:confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] {ParanoiA}:
Go to HTCdev site and follow instructions. Just do it manually
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
I've tired and it says the token is to short. And it won't let me unlock my bootloader.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
You arent copying the token correctly. Make sure you copy from 'start here' to 'end here' manual unlocking works.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
I did. I don't understand why its to short.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
Can't help you then man. It works for everyone else. Sorry.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
Even when I try and do the one in the op htcdev error on the email. That's why I went to htcdev too see if I could do it that way and it says the token is to short. I think I need to redo my SDK again. Not haven my phone rooted is really bugging me. My phones have been unlocked/rooted for the past 7 years. I'll figure it out on my own guess. Thank u tho.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
ok i got my bootloader unlocked can i still use the mod since i got the bootloader unlocked? will it skip that part and go to pushing the rooting files?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
Go here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2038123

I made this thread as a step by step guide to rooting your phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
Do I need to rename the .IMG file for fastboot or no for the recovery? I read all 3 pages and it didn't say anything about. The reason I'm asking is because on my og EVO I had to rename it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
you don't have to rename the .img file. but you can if you want.

these are the exact instructions from TWRPs installation page:

Download the above file into your platform-tools dir. Turn off your device. Turn on the device and keep holding volume down until a menu shows up. Select fastboot from the menu list. Plug the device into your computer. If you have the right drivers installed, your screen should now say FASTBOOT USB. Run the following command via the command line:

fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img

Note that you will need to change the last part to match the name of the file that you just downloaded. This method requires that you have the drivers installed that come with the HTC Sync software that are available here. You will also need adb and fastboot for your computer.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
Thank u vary much for ur help I have my recovery and I'm rooted thank u again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
No problem...just buy me a beer. Or hit that thanks button :) Either way puts me in happy land! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] D.J.CaSpER:
Ok have a problem. Didn't notice till I tried too flash a Rom. My hboot was 1.15 after flashing ur root zip it changed my hboot to 1.19 now my phone won't go s-off. I can use all my rooted apps but flash rims.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rawintellect:
go here and read: http://unlimited.io/jewel.htm

WARNING: You have a VERY REAL chance of bricking your device if you don't do exactly what is written there. I take 0 responsibility for this if it happens.

Also you need to know: the "root.zip" is the same one used in this automatic tool. It only flashes busybox and superuser. There is NO WAY it could have changed your hboot. Nor could it have removed your s-off. There is only TWO ways to change your hboot: RUU or OTA . If you don't know what you're doing I strongly suggest you not attempt to obtain s-off on your own.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Powerslave2112:
Roms fail to Boot

Rooted phone with regaw mod. through goo manager when i tried to download roms i would get download error. 2 weeks later for some reason i was able to download cm and fresh roms. Still showing error when downloading gapps. When i flash roms i get to HTC screen and then it goes black. Phone is still on but black screen as i can still see it lit up but black. Root checker shows it fully rooted. Any suggestions?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] onlybob:
This should be in the Q&A section.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
By this, are you referring to Powerslave's message, or this thread?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gscarborough:
Will this root method work the official jellybean?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Ok guys, I figured out why the phone hasn't been rebooting at all. In these Android updates, you now need root to issue the "reboot" command in the shell. I'll have to figure something else out to reboot it now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Update - I figured out the rebooting issue in my library. That is fixed. Now all I need to do is a little bit more testing, BUT, as usual, HTCdev.com is SUPER slow even through my main web browser. Anyone else getting that?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Updated to version 4.0 today. This should have ironed out the reboot issues and the HTCdev.com issues. Right now HTCdev.com is a little bit slow, just due to their server, but if you're patient and let it do it's thing, it will work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
cool beans!! nice to see this updated.. i remember when i used this tool when it first came out.. helped me out big time.. did all the work for me :good: thanks regaw_leinad
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] brownnotesuicide:
new update works perfectly!!! Now to get Wifi Tether to work...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] onlybob:
Re: [ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 01.19.13

Lol I saw the question post as the first one of the thread(idk why). So I assumed that was a question thread. xD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] onefasttreopro:
Re: [ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 01.19.13

Worked flawlessly on 2nd try...1st try got error for the token submission....other than that.. thank you...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yeah, HTCdev.com has been slow lately :\ Glad it worked the second time
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cyrictheman:
I've tried this a few times now and it keeps failing on the token submission as well. I don't think its an issue with the app, just htc dev. I'll keep trying and update if it finally kicks in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yeah, it's definitely an htcdev issue. I've updated it and it's connecting via pop3 fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nctrevor24:
Yeah I just received my replacement evo in the mail (bad antenna) and i tried doing this 11 times. So what i did to finally get it to work is go to the htcdev.com website (might take 20 minutes to do this) but register/login after you do that try to run the one click root again it worked the first time for me after I did this
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] johnzal:
jellybean

will this work with official jelly bean
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ipclark1:
You were in same boat as me. Unfortunately its still giving me an error when submitting token (its been an hour and HTC still hasn't sent me anything by email.) I"ll keep trying as well. Keep getting error when it connects for token after 9 attempts.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yes

Sorry about HTCdev having so many problems lately. It's definitely not my rooter that has the issue, but the htcdev.com services.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Just updated this again with new binaries in the RegawMOD_Rooter.zip for use with all builds above 1.13.xxxx
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dre22era:
I wish the Dev site would get their act together. Been trying to get past their step for almost 24 hrs now. I just got my EVO LTE replaced that currently has 1.19
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FireMedic138:
OK, so I'm still on the original software version (1.13.651.1, H-Boot 1.12) and have used this method to root my phone several months ago. Now, if I take the incremental OTA updates up to the latest version (3.15.651.16 - HBOOT 2.09), will this updated process work like it did six months ago and let me root the latest version? Don't care much about S-Off, as I guess I can still to the "DirtyRacun" once I update and root. I just want the latest stock ROM, but I HAVE to have root.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yep, this will still work on the newest builds :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FireMedic138:
Thank You! Will I have to re-lock to accept the updates?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yes, you have to relock the bootloader, in fastboot type

fastboot oem lock
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ipclark1:
Re: [ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 01.25.13

Eventually worked for me. Had to be patient.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dre22era:
im past 24 hrs now but ill keep trying

when i do try the screen pops up multiple times saying log in successful

when i now try to go to the htc dev website i get this message

"You have exceeded the allowed page load frequency."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yeah, that's because it has tried to access the website so many times. Leave it alone for a day, then come back to it. If you watch one of the "how-to" videos, you'll see how fast this part actually takes when the website is working correctly.

Just be patient everyone, and sorry for HTCdev's slowness!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wwjoshdew:
Re: [ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 01.25.13

What he said!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Steven 1:
Re: [ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 01.25.13

Might have been asked..but do we still have to fastboot flash the boot.img if we use this tool for the 3.15 update? Like switching from aosp and sense based roms? Or was that only a problem for the 2.13 software? I hope I'm making sense
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yes, you'll have to do that when changing roms, unless you S-OFF your phone first. It's because the partition is locked for writing while it's booted after 1.13
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrcbandit:
Worked like a charm, thanks (and donated)!

As for the bootloader saying relocked, just re-enable fast-boot. I can't imagine them ever taking the time to disable fast boot and then shutting down and booting into the boot loader.

As an extra backup, I got the 2 year Square Trade warranty for $99 (with $30 coupon).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Damn, I finally get a chance to root and use this, and when I go to reset Google wallet, it gets to 99% then hangs. Fu¢√!

Not sure what to do. Been waiting for quite a while.

sent from my Evo LTE, usually.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sinfiery:
Worked perfectly, didn't have to watch the Youtube Videos...pretty intuitive instructions to follow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Foxworth:
Root went well, I am getting an error when I reboot that reads "Abnormal restart, send error message to HTC" does anyone know how I can turn this off?

Thanks

Fox

BTW: Sending donation, great work!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] power_tennis:
LOL.LOL...amen Brother!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phillymade:
Guy's, I've tried this on two different PC's running Windows 7. Here is a video of what I got. Can not seem to get past the first reboot.

http://youtu.be/8Sx0Kbog0HU

Thanks for the help.

Alos, on my desktop when I get to the bootloader screen, the app window says, emulator 5554, connected-NOT the original
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dito33:
So since this method fully roots your phone can EPST be run to change the prl manually.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
this happened to me, i closed the app and i am trying to get back into it to make sure it wiped and it is stuck on initializing, i dont know if it is a google problem or what..anyone got any ideas?

p.s. google wallet is no longer showing in my accounts to sync with..does that mean is should be safe to root the phone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jschill31:
Hello,

Words of advice to all having issues...do not have any internet browsers open before starting the process. This is about as "fail-safe" as it gets people... If you are worried about your warranty being voided then why did you join XDA? We mod to make things better, thank you for a great piece of software!

Cheers
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Dude I was having that exact same problem. First of all get raid of HTC sync. And even if your computer is 64bit use the 32bit one. Also make sure you don't have any old HTC drivers, if you do uninstall them. Use the one in the OP. I took all these steps and it worked for me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aaron130:
Awesome work with this!! Did it first try no problems at all. Also loving that recovery its so different from what I'm used to.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EPayne123:
Am currently awaiting the device to be charged to the minimum battery level of 40%. Anxious to root again but still time to convince me otherwise. Debating between waiting another day or 2 or doing it now. Have had it since opening of Sprint Store on the second. Wow, just realized my signature says HTC Incredible LoL havent had that in a year LoLLoL
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thanosart:
Worked great. 1st try it gave an error message regarding unlock code from HTC, 2nd try ran straight through to successfully rooted. Thanks again.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dmband64:
Has anyone successfully done this on Windows 8?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Nesto44:
This made it work for me, I was up all night trying to figure what was wrong, Im not new to rooting at all but one of the instruction's had me install HTC sync which i thiought was completely awkward because HTC sync has always been a problem when it was installed......ANYWAYS.... thanks again man:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rippley05:
Edit:

All appears to be well, thank you for this tool!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] phillymade:
I did uninstall all HTC drivers and sync. I then installed the files in the op and still no dice. Tried the 32 bit, but when I run it, it tells me I need the 64 bit.Going to try on my wife's pc when I get home
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mikejones13:
After you uninstall did you reboot the computer? You may need to do that, I reboot anytime I install or uninstall a driver just for safe measure.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dmband64:
Nevermind, I got it working. Had to remove Driver Signature Verification in Windows 8 and manually update the drivers for the "ADB" device in the Device manager using HTC Driver files from a zip. After that I was rooted using this tool in about 5 minutes! Awesome work and thank you!:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FractalSphere:
Won't those 100 accounts eventually not work if they're used multiple times to unlock multiple devices? I'm not sure exactly if the HTCDev unlock tracks this, but I thought folks were required (the long way) to log in with their personal account info.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Updated to 4.0.2 to fix internal library bug.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dre22era:
two days and still no luck = i give up

tried just once just now and still got the log in successful screen loops before the same error message came up and now htc dev is back to saying You have exceeded the allowed page load frequency.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Dan, just wanna say, 'you da man'. Also, I see you're looking at AOSP development. Things couldn't look much better. :):thumbup:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bravo1565:
Ok I just updated my firmware to jellybean I have tried this before and work but when I tried it yesterday it says it says error HTC unlock boatloader it goes to the website and keeps switching back and forth on unlock boatloader and sighn in
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Please rewrite you're post using punctuation so that people can make sense of it. If it's legible, you'll likely get help . Typing on the internet doesn't mean that what your 3rd grade teacher taught, doesn't apply.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Looking into this, but It's probably just another htcdev.com issue
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Dan, you're not only a genius, but a helluva decipherer. When I see these posts with no punctuation, I just give IP. You are superhuman.

Edit: seriously . How do you interpret like you do. ? Another amazing feat.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jarome1:
Which versions op the HTC software does this work for?

I am on Android 4.1 HTC 3.15.651.16 71 ORD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
As stated in the Description section of the OP:

"Successful in unlocking and rooting all builds."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
so thankful to have u deving on this device regaw!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bravo1565:
I guess its gonna take some time to root or untill htc dev website gets there act together
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
GREAT. Leave it to HTC to change the internal workings of their website to block my rooter from submitting the token ;)

In case they're reading this.. I've found another way to do it, and I just need to code it into the rooter. There.

So sorry, the rooter might not be working with the HTCdev portion, but I'm working on a new build that will allow you to skip that portion if the bootloader is already unlocked.