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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JaredC01:
Curious about the ability to do this after running the HTC unlock as well...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smw6180:
Worst case relock it then run it. I'll test it later (I'm HTC unlocked) unless someone beats me to it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] yankeeboy254:
Won't run on linux. Just get "FeedPanda: 1: FeedPanda: Syntax error: "(" unexpected"

Suggestions?

EDIT: On 64bit need ia32-libs. Forgot, this is a clean install from a few hours ago. Just advice to any 64bit linux users trying this :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smw6180:
According to their website:

"An unlocked devices in NOT required but is supported."

So it should work locked or unlocked. Again, I'll test it later.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] H1Vltg3:
So is this a different way to unlock our bootloaders without going through HTC and voiding our warranty?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] globatron:
True, in this situation:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs

that will work even on a live CD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Correct.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jimlightner:
Same question?is it ok?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smw6180:
According to their website ("An unlocked devices in NOT required but is supported.") yes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] meansixx:
WINDOWS WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Thanks! Sms and Mms didnt work for a sec till i made a actual call and everything came in. Thanks again!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
worked fine.. i dont say anywhere that i seen about what was needed to do before pluging phone in.. thats why a asked.. i did my homework :highfive: and it worked fine!!:D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kellyrx8:
couldnt get that live cd to boot on my pc....tried ubuntu and it cant detect the device....bummer.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Roll3r:
Never mind...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
so i did the htc unlock before i did this and i still have that htc crap on my boot screen.. is there away to get that off?? is there a stock boot screen we can flash??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xb1az3x:
My phone is bricked, livecd up and running, not detecting the device. Off to Sprint I go tomorrow.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] v01rider:
it will still be there until the dev comes up with a patch/update to remove it. sorry that i miss-understood your question about the phone being plugged in. :eek:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27978977&postcount=84
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dsEVOlve:
Went looking for the "Forrest" that was placed on my SD card and can't find anything. Anyone know what it was?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrmatics:
Ok just did it and was super smooth and easy. Used Zedomax method first because root is actually needed to run this correctly. That went without a hitch. Then immediately after used this for S-off and presto, done. After the finally reboot I didn't touch my phone cause I saw the command prompt still active, after a few seconds phone rebooted into bootloader and confirmed everything worked.. I'm so happy right now
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crump84:
Thanks for this! Worked great, absolutely no issues.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
yea i cant find it either??? i cant beleive how fast we got s-off!!! i fu**ing souped :D thank u so much to the people involved in making this happen.. this is huge.. MUCH RESPECT DO :highfive:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigmase23:
I keep getting an error stating no microSd card found?????? any suggestion??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mildlydisturbed:
I did too, I put in a 8gb micro sd card I had in my Nook and then bam, worked like a charm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rxpert:
Well... do you have a microSD card in the phone......?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] assumption:
Hotdamn, it actually worked. Had Regaw's Root before, then just decided to give this a shot!

Just plug your phone into the computer, run the program and just chillout. You'll know you're done when your phone is at the white bootloader screen, and it says S-OFF!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bigmase23:
yes
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] assumption:
It might be corrupt? Try putting it into a Microsd card reader and see if your computer can detect it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
how do i do a handfree activtion?? i did the s-off worked fine did that handsfree thing... i have 3g but now i cant make or get calles??? says error 16 when i call??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mildlydisturbed:
ahhh sweetness... S-OFF, got TWRP making a backup, life is good...

And my phone looks really cool with the HTC Development Phone warning... I actually dig that image... I am sure that will be patched soon, but it's like a fake FBI badge or something...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kiit408:
You make sure that when you are doing the first part in the video "sd downloads" if you extracted the folder in the download folder in your c:/ drive then you add....

/> sd downloads

And then

/> sd feedpanda

Hopefully you get that you have to ender the folder with the files and not just the feedpanda folder.

These steps are if your stuck in ubuntu

And if your trying to unbrick. I had the same problem
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I think you mean "cd" not "sd" - I'll assume autocorrect failure.

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Current Device: HTC EVO 4G LTE | ROM: toasted-deck CM10 | Kernel: Stock
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
I booted up Ubuntu, connected my phone, and then downloaded the panda files. Then I ran the commands in post #1266. Try connecting your phone earlier. Also make sure the USB debugging is on.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iskyi:
I connected my phone right before I executed the program "FeedPanda". Is there a need to install the HTC driver? I thought I didn't have to install the drivers if I use Ubuntu
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
You shouldn't need htc drivers when connecting through Ubuntu.

Once Ubuntu is running download the panda files through Firefox which should already be in Ubuntu. Also Ubuntu is case sensitive. So be mindful of that when following the instructions.

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Here is post 1266 with the instructions.

After "sudo" there is a space before ./FeedPanda.

Hope you get it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
And make sure you don't use " " :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iraiderx:
It worked flawlessly on first try, thank you so much! :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iskyi:
lol I ran everything as Post 1266 says. I corrected myself when I saw that there was suppose to be a space after sudo. The program executed correctly, its just that it couldn't find the device. The program says it couldnt find device but the device was connected to my pc. I had USB debugging on and Fastboot off. Whats odd is that when I unbrick my phone (twice lol) it worked. I will try again tonight thanks.

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Maybe this way will work. I will try when I get get home from work. Thanks,
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
Oh also if you are plugged into a USB 3.0 port it might give you problems. Use a 2.0 port.

Really hope it works for you. I used my rooted stock rom for it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TP1085:
so I have a question about this. I'm trying to achieve S-off from my 1.13 firmware, but I know nothing of Ubunto, linux, or SDK, and very limited knowledge of running commands. Can someone explain this step of post 475?

3. open sdk manager and make sure everything is up to date and that you have the usb drivers.

Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] louched1:
You can get the SDK here:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TP1085:
Yea, I found that thru google, but I don't know what I need to do with it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
If I remember correctlly once you open it, it should ask you to update it don't quote me it's been a while lol. Or try searching qbking77 on youtube he has a video showing how to use SDK :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kiit408:
Use freshrom I'm serious
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TP1085:
Man, I figured I would know how to open a cmd prompt from where I download the fast boot file, but I guess I don't even know how to do that.

On the plus side, I did make an ubunto live cd and figured out how to get around in that. Unfortunately, I can't even get to the part that could brick my phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
If you open your sdk folder and navigate to tools then shift/right click and choose open cmd window here you will be good to go as far as getting to where you need to be to run adb :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28906272&postcount=1495
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Bruce is Da Man :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iskyi:
Hahaa It WORKED! Finally I am S-Off. I redid it the Windows method cause for some reason Ubuntu couldnt find device. Should I download fastboot flash enabled HBOOT from Unlimited IO to Update to LazyPanda 1.12.2222?

Also I would like to thank all the ppl that helped me with this process when I was having trouble
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
Yeah update your hboot to the 1.12.222. Congrats on S-off!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TP1085:
Thank you guys for all the help! S-Off first try! Stressed myself out over it, making sure I had everything perfect, and it ended up not being a big deal at all. Smooth and quick with no hiccups or scares at all. Thanks again!

Question - sounds like the next step is to install that fastboot flash enabled HBOOT from unlimited.io? And then how do I go about updating my firmware/radios/etc...

Also just realized I forgot to switch to an old SD card, but that came away just fine as well!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1704612

This is the thread to uprade fimware :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mayfly82:
I have completely given up. I have tried every possible way and no luck. I guess maybe my phone just will not accept it. Uninstalled drivers, reinstalled, adb device, fast boot, find panda , etc. and every time it hangs on waiting for device. i have tried this at least 10 times; stock rooted, Fresh 5.11, meanrom1.3, etc............:confused: Again thanks to all the tips but I am destined to be s-ON.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Can you try a different computer?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
if yer around at 3:30 today (an hour from now),

let me log in to your pc (i use corporate gotoassist for remote troubleshooting)

and give you some help.

will be back then and can send you a link

pm me your email
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mayfly82:
I have tried it on 2 computers

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At work right now. I will not be back until a few hours from now. Thanks anyway.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
well if you want a hand, email me

lowetax at gmail. (lowercase Lowetax)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mayfly82:
Thanks a lot. I am sure I will
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kbrn:
I'm s-off but still on hboot 1.12.1111 and since there's a new ota update I believe I have to update to lazy panda's hboot so I can update radios and fw but I don't know where to get it, I went to Panda's site and can't find it.

How do I get such hboot?

Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
Its on the lazy panda site. There are 3 downloads for the jewel.

1- s-off windows

2- s-off Ubuntu

3- hboot upgrade.

You will put it on the root of your SD card and it will update when you go to boot loader.

Naters
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kbrn:
Thanks a lot!!

:good:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] J3wBaccA:
S-OFF!! Thanks! worked like a charm.

Edit: Phone didn't activate correctly upon reboot. But as stated in other comments, after trying to make a phone call and getting an error message, I automatically got forwarded to Sprint and they cleared the issue for me :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] p2cactus:
S-Off, oh pretty please!

Anyone know if the new hboot (1.19) will be any more friendly to our lazy panda friend?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chococrazy:
If anything, it will most likely be worse.

There isn't that much of a reason to upgrade the H-Boot unless they (HTC) found something in 1.15 that could have possibly lead to root if anything there's a good chance 1.19 is an update to patch something devs haven't found yet.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jdcasino:
I am stuck with the hboot 1.15 and want s-off just as much as the next guy, but you'll never hear me complain about something I can't do for myself and that's given for free. These guys work hard for nothing but donations and the fact that they enjoy doing it. I'm sure the better satisfaction than bragging rights to others is just to be able to say to themselves 'i did it, I figured it out'. I'm positive they were working on it the day the updated hboot hit, even if they didn't need it, just for the challenge.

With that said, Thank you to the devs who give of their own time to do what we can't or won't do for ourselves.

*this one*
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jkrlvgn:
Well said!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] aimbdd:
Well accept for the fact that there is no way for us 1.15 guys to flash radios, or firmware. So, there kind of is a need for s-off. Htc unlock doesn't allow them to be flashed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KHoff:
Glad I wasn't the only one who wasn't sure how to do this. That was easy though lol thanks for posting that!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] NaterTots:
There is a way but it unfortunately would mean taking the OTA and getting the new hboot also.

Naters

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No problem!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Joshnor713:
I just want to know if someone is working on it or not. If not, then no point on holding off on the latest update. Please someone, let us know.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] m3lover1:
Bricked it when I did it the first time. Followed instructions to the T, but didn't have a spare sd card. I did backup everything but didn't wipe it. Used Linux for the first time to unbrick it, and tried again after deleting everything from the sd card, and voila it worked. Whew.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] loujennings4:
I can't get adb to work it just opens for a second and closes, what am I doing wrong?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
open command prompt in folder where adb.exe is.

look at my post on page 200
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xHausx:
Thread cleaned.

Please keep it respectful in here...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xHausx:
There is one thing that will never change: never accept updates if you want root, or in this case s-off.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Joshnor713:
Well if no one is working S-off for hboot 1.15, then it won't make a difference. I had root/S-off on my original phone, then I had to get a replacement, which came with hboot 1.15. Now I'm screwed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jdcasino:
I can't say for sure if they are, but I'm willing to wait and see, because I know once I take the update, s-off for 1.15 hboot will release. Not really missing out in anything by waiting...

*this one*
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evomike77:
+1...my phone runs pretty good as is, i will wait it out, htc would not have updated the hboot if they didnt have to, there has to be an exploit
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
what happened when you asked the actual devs that were involved in getting S-OFF at the lazypanda IRC support site ?

http://unlimited.io/support.htm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thznutz87:
If you ask there you get kicked. Won't even answer if there is progress. I get kicked almost daily trying yo poke around for info. Ask the wrong question and bam kicked
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Siya Nová:
The Panda has found, ate, and is full on bamboo. I appreciate the hard work that was put into this project. I am officially s-off now, it worked the first time without bricking while on Viper Rom.:cool:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] loujennings4:
i want to give a big thanks to "lowetax" for all the help, I'm S-Off after the first attempt.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
adb push yer welcome ! :)

have a good holiday weekend all
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
Is the wetsite gone?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JerryGNYC:
Link to the website worked OK for me...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Yea looks like they updated the look of the site :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EvoN00b:
Was wondering if someone can tell me what I need to do to achieve s-off. I don't have time to read the whole thread but when it first came out I remember a lot of people bricking their phones so I put it off for a while.

I'm currently on MeanROM v.3.4 with hboot 1.12. Do I have to flash a different ROM before attempting? I'm a little confused.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Post 2 will tell you everything you need to know :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EvoN00b:
Yeah I was looking at that...but wasn't sure which guide to go with. That's what was kind of confusing.

I really only want to go s-off so I can update my radios as I feel like my signal has been really crappy lately where I live.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
If you are using windows follow the first post #475 to the letter or linux follow the second post #12** something :D

Make everything works before you run feedpanda you should be good to go
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
Website is not working at all. It redirect me to :

the-domain-you-want-to-redirect-to dot com
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jsisson:
I tried to get S-Off and phone hung at first reboot. Saw QSHUSB driver error. Now device manager shows QSHUSD_DLOAD as unrecognized device with exclamation mark when phone is connected by USB. I tried the QSHUSB tool on LazyPanda and nothing happens. Also tried the unbrick tool and nothing happens. Any ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
u booted ubuntu live cd to run the unbricker ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jsisson:
Went to LazyPanda IRC and got immediate. Turned out my unbricker download was bad. Redownloaded and mug bricked is working its magic now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] AngelofChaos:
I followed post #475, it went through and was at the last bit installing the qualcomm files when it had an error installing. Screen is blank but I can hear it mounting and dismounting from my USB so I don't believe its totally bricked (yet). I tried the RUU method and thats not working, there is a nandroid backup within it as well. I'll try the unbricker.

the phone isn't totally bricked yet, its registering as QHSUSB_DLOAD under "Other Devices." Unbricker should work.

UPDATE: Phone is fixed, unbricker worked. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] the juan juice:
Hello everyone, so I've been holding back on doing this mainly because I don't want to brick my phone, but now I guess I need to more and more.

Just a questions.

POST#475 sounds simple enough I got the fresh rom 5.1.1 and am ready to flash but I read that along time ago and sence then there has been a radio update that I flashed for mean rom. Should I look for and flash the old radios Or will the new ones work just fine?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
i would go for it with radio you have installed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dawishmaker:
Think I just bricked my phone trying this and now it wont come on anymore... I downloaded the FeedPanda file and the hboot_1.13 file ran it and it just kept counting and counting... the 30 sec turned out to be more like 10 mins and my son ran by the computer and snatched the wire out of my phone. I tried to connect it again and it said it detected the old bamboo however now it is telling me to connect device and install drivers. Can someone help me with this? PLZ!!!

************************************

Nvm, I got help from the site. I just can't see the content on my sd card when I put anything on it. Just gives me 4 folders, ANDROID, DATA, DCIM, and LOST.DIR.

I just can't see those folders when I take the sd card out the phone and put it in my computer or any folder I put on it while on the computer once it is back in the phone... I have already re-formated my sd card which is a 32 GB but only shows 9 in the phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evolutionmods:
wouldnt worry about the radio bud.

I've Bricked 2 LTE's while developing, dont worry you get used to it :)

and i mean bricked, like no power going to the phone bricked lol

i would love it if i was soft bricked for once.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
Why are you all able to see the link and I cant. This is weird.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bbwarmth:
Hi, is the panda link down? Im h-boot 1.12, and just been holding back on doing this. Decided I'd go ahead with it.... Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
http://unlimited.io/lazypanda.htm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bbwarmth:
S-off in 62 seconds! Thanks!!!:):):):):):)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
Thank you! That 1st post link is not working anymore.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KaoMinerva:
I'll wait it out with hboot 1.15! If anyone wants some free cash for s-off evo... Shoot me a pm. I'm willing to trade my Evo lte s-on for yours and cash... SERIOUSLY

***Cooking The Work With Them Gloves On, So The Junkies Can Get They Grub On***
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
the link in OP takes you to unlimited.io's Home Page

instead of directly to lazypanda
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
Seriously I would go back to the 3D. I hate my LTE phone cause I it cant seem to lock on the LTE, even if I am few feet way from the tower!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] juggaman:
Installed Fresh 5.1.1 after backing everything up with a NANDroid and TB. Ran Lazy Panda and it took all of about 2 minutes to achieve S-Off. Thanks for making this so easy guys.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KaoMinerva:
New radios fix that problem!

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Adebayo88:
did you use the instructions on the lazyPanda site or the one here on xda?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
I am going to do this S-off thing very soon. I need to check out Ubuntu USB for recovery first.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BradBrugger:
I did mine two days ago using the instructions on this site ( option #2) It worked perfectly. I did read both sets of info though.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] long_tall_texan:
I'll be happy to swap you your LTEvo for my Rooted S-Off 3D running MeanROM. And I'll pay for FedEx shipping for both of us.

Sent from my MeanROM LTEvo with TapaTalk II
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KaoMinerva:
Swap your Evo lte with mine & $100

***Cooking The Work With Them Gloves On, So The Junkies Can Get They Grub On***
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Adebayo88:
so im bricked :(.....phone doesnt boot
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] james33440:
Mine either. Had to reconnect my Galaxy S2.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evomike77:
Unbricker should work give it a shot

sent from LTEVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
have either of you tried the unbricker ?

boot ubuntu live cd ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evomike77:
:beer:

sent from LTEVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DNarsingh:
:beer:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evomike77:
I realize that, I'm not blaming this tool, as I know it works well if all preparations are made correctly

sent from LTEVO
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
:beer !
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Adebayo88:
im working on it....but i feel my efforts are going to be futile...one of the prerequisites of using the unbricker from the lazypanda website is that your phone not be unresponsive...mine is completely and utterly unresponsive. Doesnt respond on any type of USB/ wall outlet/hold power button for 30 sec etc
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
QHSUSB_DLOAD doesn't show up in device manager when plugged in ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Adebayo88:
yes it does
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sloth:
Try charging your phone a bit then try the unbricker :D same thing happened to me killed my battery for some reason
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Adebayo88:
unbricked :)....thanks for the help
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] distantneighbor:
should I just remove my external sd card so that lazypanda doesn't fry it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
An external sd card is required for this method.

But if you can swap your existing card out with one that's blank or one you don't care about, that might be a good idea.

However, I've used this method several times with no negative effect on my sd card contents.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] distantneighbor:
when they say fry, they mean it "could" erase contents on the sd card? i read it to mean that it ruins the sd card itself... clarify if you would, thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Just erase, not ruin.