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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] power_tennis:
Hey Captain. I think he flashed the correct file (S-on/recovery only) , but he renamed it (PJ75IMG.zip) so that the phone is "trying" to make bootloader upgrade? I know you are super busy and thanks for your speedy updates!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ahecht:
I'm S-OFF HBOOT 1.12. Flashed PJ75IMG_Jewel_firmware_2.13.651.1.zip through bootloader. Flashed back to PJ75IMG_Jewel_Firmware_1.22.651.3.zip through bootloader.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gianmarco00:
Hmm, mine was actually much worse. Wi-Fi going back to not being able to connect to my home network (back and forth quickly between connecting, scanning, connecting, etc.) and my 3G went to 1X. I'm flashing back to the previous 1.22 radio for now.

ETA--I tried again, this time making sure I wiped cache and Dalvik and it seems to be working better. Will report back after using it some. Thanks!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
No reason that file should be a problem. Many others and I have flashed that file through the bootloader with no issues. Perhaps your ROM just needs to be re-flashed or you can try restoring a nandroid?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ahecht:
I can't get into recovery or bootloader to reflash or restore. No response from phone whatsoever, even when holding down power button for extended period of time. Only way I know it's not completely dead is that it shows up over USB as QHSUSB_DLOAD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
That sounds like a brick. Did you do anything to the device while it was updating? Again, no reason the firmware would've/should've caused this issue, but it is always a risk when flashing firmware to a device.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ahecht:
No, the device was left alone while updating. I was going to try the LazyPanda brick fix before giving up and placing myself at the mercy of the local Sprint store. Just waiting for Ubuntu to download.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tommy24:
Is there a difference between this one and Rydah805's firmware? I haven't flashed the firmware only yet on my boatloader and I'm just picking which one to use. I'm s-off as well.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Nope. They both come from the same firmware.zip from the latest OTA. This just happens to be the "official" thread.

P.S. And of course, my zips were made by me, and his were made by him.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tommy24:
Hahaha ok thanks man, I saw two, and it got me wondering
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BB15:
Anyone have a mirror for the radio only file? I can't get the MikMik site to load. Much appreciated.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Which Radio only file?

I can link you to my folder on Dev-Host, if it helps:

http://d-h.st/users/Captain_Throwback/?fld_id=2834#files
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kbrn:
Captain before anything thanks for the files!

Now my question is .. I'm currently running Mean rom 3.4

Do I need to flash the full firmware zip or just the radio zip?

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Just the radio. You can flash the full firmware but it could cause issues mixing it with an old base.

Sent from my released from customs Evo Lte!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
I flashed the full firmware pack and did not update my Rom and everything is running without issues
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jschill31:
Hello,

Just updated my radio to 1.12.11.0809 from 1.02.12.0427 with ease...THANK YOU! I really do not see any reason to go S-OFF like in the old days. Those of us who used HTC unlock and had bootloader 12 really are not missing out.

Cheers
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Im just stating it could cause issues.

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Updated radio only via bootloader. No issues, thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhxkinMassacre:
wait a minute... in the downloads for the latest it says the full firmware zip includes "HBOOT.img"... wouldn't that take us to a s-on un-unlockable bootloader then? also what is in the boot.img and do i need it if i am s-off because it says it isn't included in the firmware zip. im assuming its for s-on only people correct?

i always go into tweak mode when it comes to radio updates since they could potentially wreck my shiz if i go full dummy mode haha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
No it doesn't. There's a period there.

I guess I have to make the font bigger.

EDIT: I made it bigger and moved that second sentence to a separate line. Hopefully that clears it up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhxkinMassacre:
OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. totally misread the sentence there haha. my bad :P

but still, whats the deal with the boot.img? is that needed or only if your s-on? or whats the deal there.

p.s. thanks for always posting these updates for us haha :good:

edit: moving it to the next line did make it easier to interpret for the quick skimmers haha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
The boot.img includes the new kernel. However Wi-Fi won't work properly without the modules from the updated ROM (which I have).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhxkinMassacre:
ok. i understand all now haha. thanks :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
I'm S-Off and running tranquility rsl1b,. I;m having trouble understanding if it is dangerous to flash the

firmware zip

or just stick with the

radio only

.

last time I flashed the firmware zip from Captain's thread, so I am all updated on the 1.22.651.3. base.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
No , it's not. You might actually see an improvement. Just don't flash kernel or boot image.

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
ok, I this is where i am getting confused-is one of these the kernel?? boot.img IS kernel, right

HBOOT.img, recovery.img (stock), and boot.img NOT included in this zip!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
That's correct. All you want is firmware to flash in downloader. Captain made it nice and clear . Just rename and put on external sd card. Go in bootloader and phone will do the rest .

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
got it., That is what was confusing me. HBOOT is of course the "bootloader" and boot.img is kernel. Now I have the knowledge i needed. hit both of your thanks buttons!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
You are welcome. You don't need the rest, it will come with the updated roms , except the hboot, but who needs it anyway, I am good with Panda's. :)

Thank you Captain, you are awesome as always.

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krazyme3:
can anyone hit me up i wana know how i can go back to stock rooted with the new ota. radio and all. pm me if you want please

tampered

unlocked

here are my specs:

jewel pvt ship s-on rl

hboot 1.12.000

radio 1.05.11.0606
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
This might help but not really sure check it out. :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1744700
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krazyme3:
not quite what i was looking for :) just wana be able to get off mean rom maybe go a staok rooted with the new ota that came out. does this make sence or am i being a little retarded?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27167150

Maybe this will help haha :D

Here's the modified stock kernel from software ver 1.22.651.3, flashable through recovery, of course. From freeza

Or you can wait for mikey to bake everything into the rom :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
So I just flashed the full firmware and the only difference I can see is the baseband changing is this correct? Shouldn't the build number change also? Mine says build number

1.22.651.3 CL78702 release-keys
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] elas123:
That Will change with the Rom u r running
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
I have noticed since flashing new firmware my 3g sucks A$$ keeps cutting in and out and I can't connect to youtube on wifi it won't play unless I'm on 3g but it buffers every 5 seconds :(

btw thanks for the info about build number :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
You can flash older firmware zip, to get back where you were before flashing. It's in the same op.

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
I'll give it a day or two I don't really use this phone as my primary number if it still sucks I'll flash back to the older firmware :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chefonthego:
I'm HTC Dev Unlocked Using recovery

Tampered

Unlocked

S ON

H boot 1.12.000

Radio 1.12.11.0809

I'm

PRL 25006

PRI 2.28.003

& Using Stock with Goodies 1.80

My Question is, What is PRI ?? & How do I change Mine ?? does it make a diff?? Do I need to flash the New Kennel ??

Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Did you look at the FAQ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chefonthego:
I Did just now a little bit, so I guess my question is have you made a recovery flashable New PRI ? Kinda of a noob, I'm a chef not a geek. Point me in the right direction.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
F A Q
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ajsp:
I just flashed the latest radio-only zip and didn't notice an improvement in 3g. I did the radio only flash (bootloader; i'm s-off) because of hearing mixed reports about new firmware with old base. What I don't get is that the PRI didn't change so all that there would be to update are the radios. Is it the case the the "some other small stuff" are the things that could cause problems with new firmware/old base?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Xx_xBLADEx_xX:
From what I've gathered on Rydahs thread is that most people get borked WiFi with new kernel/old base. General consensus would indicate maybe perhaps waiting until Rom devs rollout new base with applied updates for sense roms at least. The firmware has no interaction with the Rom. Just the kernel.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Spookymonster:
So if I got my device with HBOOT 1.15 already, am I SOL? Or is there any way to baseline the phone back to HBOOT 1.12 (so I can use Lazy Panda to S-OFF my phone)?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jdcasino:
Nope, gotta wait for the exploit to hit for hboot 1.15. You can flash roms through recovery and kernels through fastboot but no radios,,,yeah sol for now.

*this one*
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chefonthego:
I guess its time to take the plunge & go to S Off. I have 1.12 hboot, what is the easiest way to do this & links ?? Vids ??

any & all help is appreciated
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Search for the lazypanda thread and follow post 2or3 can't remember to the word and you should be good to go

Sent from my POS MoPho ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Xx_xBLADEx_xX:
Look at my Sig. Walk in the park ;)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] willy900wonka:
Would adding these modules manually be too difficult?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Either WiFi or Camera won't work if you use the new kernel/boot.img on an old base ROM.

I have the kernel extracted in my ROM thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ajsp:
Thanks! I went ahead and applied the full firmware update figuring I could downgrade if need be. I have noticed improvement around the 3g service and haven't noticed any problems with wifi, but that's because my kernel and base are in check I just updated the radios/pri (which didn't change) and whatever other updates were in there...

Can't wait for the next version of meanROM :)

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Just wanted to update that when I installed the full firmware I did notice improvements which were pretty significant. I've been seeing ~600kb/s downloads and still pretty horrible uploads. Prior to the update my 3g network was hardly responding and dropping quite a bit.

I'm starting to think it's partly my area as when I'm home I'm usually on wifi and not on 3g. Anyway one thing that was really, really strange is that when I powered the phone up after installed the full firmware when sense was loading for like a second I saw '4g' and then it disappeared and said '3g'. I *know* I wasn't imagining it! :)

Thanks again Captain for getting that update out so quickly!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] interhawk1:
I'm s-on hboot 1.12 can I flash the new radio. Zip in my recovery no problem? Please don't tell me to soff just a simple yes or no will suffice
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kenpen:
Yes
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ahecht:
No luck with LazyPanda brick fix. I'm now rocking a brand new EVO LTE thanks to the Sprint store (which had actually seen a couple of other phones bricked by the OTA), but that unfortunately means I'm stuck with 1.15, so no S-OFF for me:(. I at least stopped the Sprint rep from upgrading me to 1.19.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Active_Matrix:
Hey Cap, another question, can the radios u have be flashed via flashGUI?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Flash Image GUI only flashes recovery and kernel images.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I don't think so - the bootloader signature verification will still reject the zip file, as the partition is (technically) locked.

I'm really not sure how HTC is allowing us to circumvent that verification now, but I'm glad they are :D.

If only we could crack that bootloader, we'd be able to undo the red text on bootup, and fix the digital watermark. But that'll require an hboot exploit that may never come :rolleyes:.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dmacias:
Lol this ^ is counterproductive without a further hyphen.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mocsab:
I am curious if there is an advantage to flashing any of the radios on my EVO.? Specifically which One?

Forgive the noob like question
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Probably not. Not yet, at least. As time rolls on and more radios are released/updated for jewel, if you find that your data speed or signal strength has diminished, you'll be able to try a newer or older version.

On OG Evo, there were 6 or 7 radio versions released. I only ever tried 3 of them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] il Duce:
thread stuck :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Now that we have S-OFF, I will be adding bootloader-flashable versions of the radios as well, as they are released.

I'll try and add PJ75IMG versions of the current radios a little bit later today.

EDIT: And it is done. Enjoy! (only if you're S-OFF, of course).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cquinn:
Hey Capt. Are you sure about the PRL # or is that just a typo? After feeding the panda today I updated PRI & PRL. Here's what I came up with

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I'm on a corporate account. The corporate PRLs are different. It isn't a typo ;).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cquinn:
I did not know that. Thanks. Spares me some confusion going forward.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Thanks for this.

Just a suggestion, sometimes the new RUUs or OTAs contain other firmware images besides just the radio (ex: PRI, NV, Touch Panel, rpm, etc etc). Will a full firmware zip be added as well?

I could probably whip one up once I get home.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I'm sure that can be done also. I just don't know what all the img files are for, so I posted the radios because I know while file and version numbers those are. If you have a breakdown of what all the firmware is, and how to determine the version number, I'll gladly post them as new ones emerge.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Right on. I'll take a look at it tonight.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Firmware zip from new 1.22.651.3 Software Update (Bootloader flashable only):

http://d-h.st/elt

Includes new Radio and PRI, and some other stuff that I'm not sure about, but none of those other things will affect root or unlock status.

Recovery-flashable for the HTCDev Unlocked folks will be uploaded later. I'll also make sure the OP is updated with proper links.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lbcoach3347:
Just tested new radio in ft lauderdale fl and am getting worse results than with the 0427 radio.

New radio was. . 15 down and.. 43up

Old radio was.. 96down. And. 92up

Sent from my EVO abc
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] drob311:
Than revert back to the old radio... Before doing that, make sure you update profile and prl, and reboot... My speeds are better and my 3g and WiFi are no longer disconnecting, as of now. I'm gonna keep an eye on it. So far so good...

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DB13:
I hate Sprint's Crappy 3G but its better now than what it used to be...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] travisw0204:
Quick question Captain. I'm S-OFF and rooted using Lazy Panda and Zedomax methods. I also changed my bootloader image using RegawMod Bootloader Customizer. I downloaded the PJ75IMG.zip for the new firmware from the latest OTA from here. However, when I go into Bootloader, it doesn't see the file for some reason. I've renamed the file and moved it to phone storage so the bootlader could see it and still nothing. Do you have any clue what could be causing this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] david279:
it has to be on sdcard2. Also it didn't download correctly from that host site the first time so check the md5.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jeffsanace:
Boot to recovery first, then reboot to bootloader. I had the same issue trying to boot directly to bootloader.

One Bad Seed creates another.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Active_Matrix:
Thanks dude, just tryin to find other ways
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] corcgaigh:
i'm s-off and flashed the firmware through bootloader.. i flashed while running cmx . So tonight i decide to check out some sense roms and discover i got no cell coverage or data, after numerous roms i nandroid back to before the update but still no service or data. In settings it said pri or/and prl not ready so i thought i would flash the firmware again while in a sense rom. Went tru the bootloader and when it came time to reboot , nothing. Phone is completely dead, nonresponsive, bricked i guess.

Anything i can try before i go to sprint tomorrow?. Im on lazypandas hboot 1.12 but the phone is bricked

TIA

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another brick here although i did try to downgrade to update prl or pri can't remember which
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] luisrod03:
i just flash the new radios on the bootloader and everything works fine...

HTC EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pre2epic4g:
I'm not Soff & have hboot 1.12. I know that I can flash the newest radio through TWRP but can I roll back and or use Mean ROM 3.4 without any issues? Mean ROM 3.4 is the older base of 1.22.653 not the new base of 2.13 like Mean ROM 3.6.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ajsp:
I'm S-OFF flashed fullfirmware.zip and am running meanrom 3.4 with no known issues. I've been running for about 5 days...will update if I notice anything, but besides abysmal 3G speeds in my area this are working fine. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] luisrod03:
it shouldn't be no problem

HTC EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pre2epic4g:
Thanks guys

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It keeps failing... do I need to place this on the external sd card or rename it if I'm flashing thru twrp? I am also on twrp 2.2.2.0.... the newest version released 8.24.2012.

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Nothing works using twrp 2.2.2.0.... i renamed and placed pj75img.zip and the original file name on both the internal and external sdcards, and it'd would fail every time. Am I doing something or is twrp 2.2.2.0 not able to flash three radio when on hboot 1.12, S-ON, and the newest base via Mean ROM 3.6?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
PJ75IMG = Bootloader flashable.

There a "Recovery Flashable" section in the downloads for a reason, you know ;).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pre2epic4g:
Damn... U were so right... I was downloading the wrong radio. Thanks for pointing this out. Finally got the right one installed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BPHusker:
Right now I have S-OFF with HBOOT 1.12 and Radio 1.05. If I take the Full Firmware link from the first post, it will only update the radio and PRL right? Is there any reason to update the HBOOT version?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Yes to your first question, no to your second.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
I've been reading for days just to make sure I don't screw anything up, but I just have a few questions before I proceed.

I'm on stock rom 1.13.651.1 710RD - rooted, unlocked hboot 1.12 (I didn't do any lazy panda s-off so I don't know if that's what everyone means when they say they're s-off, so I don't know if that means I'm s-off or not)

I installed TWRP only because I thought I needed it, but I don't want to switch to any custom roms. I just want to update to current stock rom 2.13.651.1. Can I update using the full firmware.zip by changing the filename to PJ75IMG.zip and placing it in the root of the ext sd card? (the instructions state only s-off can do this, but I have only rooted, unlocked bootloader, and hb 1.12).

Finally, if I can update to stock 2.13.651.1 rom, will it wipe out all my settings and apps? I was hoping to get the firmware update (not just the radio, whatever method is the closest to doing an OTA update, minus the new hboot)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
There's a reason the instructions say you have to be S-OFF. And yes, S-OFF means you did the Lazy Panda method. You can't do anything but update your radio in recovery until you S-OFF.

If you S-OFF, you can take (both) OTAs, and you shouldn't lose any data (though you will need to go back to stock recovery first). Your HBOOT will update, but you can easily downgrade it if you're S-OFF (and no, that shouldn't brick your device - I just tried it several times yesterday).

So go 'Feed the Panda', and if you have any questions after doing that as far as updating goes, then you can come back and ask them.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
Thanks for the clarification. I will proceed w/ s-off next. Rather than switching back to stock recovery and updating via OTA, is the full firmware zip essentially the same thing? (minus the hboot, recovery.img, and boot.img)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
That won't get you the updated software. Just the updated firmware. You could just flash the full firmware, and then a rooted stock ROM, wiping only cache & dalvik-cache in recovery, but I always recommend full wipes to avoid any issues.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
Ok, s-off was successfull, even with the phone htc dev unlocked. Now, when trying to go back to stock recovery in fastboot, I get an error:

C:\Users\*********************t>fastboot flash recovery stock_EVO4GLTE_recovery.img

sending 'recovery' (16383 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.890s]

writing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: partition is not allowed to be flushed!)

finished. total time: 1.930s
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
You have to flash the updated HBOOT from the unlimited.io site to enable fastboot commands.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
As an alternative, could I put the img into a PJ75IMG.zip and load from bootloader?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Absolutely, but you should still update your HBOOT at some point.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
Thanks for the help, but after updating HBOOT, fastbook stock recovery, and attempting OTA update it gives me the Red Triangle w/ exclamation. Don't know why my phone is not accepting OTA updates
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Did you modify anything on your device? It has to be completely stock for the OTA to install. Once you get to the red triangle screen, press both volume buttons and the power button, and it'll bring up the recovery menu. It should also tell you where the update failed. This might be better discussed in a different thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dallasstars:
The only changes I made were root, s-off, htc dev unlock. Would uninstalling/freezing stock apps in Titanium backup preventing it from updating? I'll try restoring those back.

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ok, i checked the error in recovery, and it's failing at vtt-sprint.odex. Not sure what that is, but I guess I'll have to restore with the original stock rom and start over.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
That's part of the Sprint VVM app. You didn't remove it, did you?