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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Anyone getting vdm client errors after getting s-off? I so whenever I restart and when I try to update prl. Texts aren't going out and can't update prl, fml

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JinxDroid:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop

Go there and click start download (it's for Ubuntu desktop 12.0.4)

You will download the .iso file and burn it to a CD (if you are using Win7 just right click and select Burn iso image)

Once you have burned the Boot CD - put it in your drive and restart the computer.

Select your language then instead of installing it, select "Try from CD" or whatever the wording is.

Once you are booted to the Ubuntu desktop you can follow the instructions in the video.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
lol good one. thanks. :)

even though i was joking,

you miss the point of my attempt at humor.

where's the VIDEO of step 1 showing how to put the DVD into the pc tray and hit the power button to boot into ubuntu.

i guess you had to be there !
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
@JinxDroid

seriously, i appreciate you taking the time to help out. thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SRQ Rick:
"cannot find the panda".....keep getting this message! searched the thread and none of the previous answers seem to pertain. I am running meanrom with updated radio only. I've read previous posts of it working with meanrom, Any suggestions would really be appreciated, I'm starting to get frustrated! Thanks in advance
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Riff76:
Searched this thread and found a post by LiquidSolstice. I cleared data on vdm client and rebooted. That did the trick! Thanks ls

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cy_n_ic:
Try a different sd card if possible. Your rom and radio are same as mine was at the time. Just make sure you install the htc drivers and remove htc sync. Might be prudent to use a htc provided usb cable and usb debugging on as well
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xdrakos:
I am s-off and all, but I still can't flash a recovery. It says something about it can't be flushed. Any help?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iknowsquat:
Try cynics suggestions first but if that doesn't work try from rooted stock ROM.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Have you tried using goomanager to install TWRP??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
with evo 3d, perhaps

oops wrong thread, eh
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
How long ago did you update the bootloader? Try flashing the newest LazyPanda hboot from their site, or use my RegawMOD Bootloader Customizer. They both have an updated hboot image that will allow fastboot flash commands.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Flash it in the bootloader using the PJ75IMG file.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] josh030181:
why does it say "cannot find the panda" am i missing a step?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
hey captain. thanks for all you do !

i'm up to date with kernel, radio, pri.

does the new hboot have anything good to offer ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cy_n_ic:
Hard to say what the "panda" is. Let alone if it is anything at all when this program gives lables to things such as 'bamboo' and 'hungry'. It makes it hard to diagnose anythng.

Frustrating i know but i would assume its done that way as to not expose the exploit so it could be patched as easily.

Again i could just be talkin out my ass here and the dev just likes to be silly when i personally would prefer a more serious aproach with more detail on what is actuially happening to my device.

/end rant
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] xdrakos:
Just flashed it with flash image gui. Now... can you still do the vol+ and power thing when powering it back on? I haven't pick a rom I want yet.

Old phone, just got the EVO LTE today.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KaoMinerva:
Flash gui on lte?

LT. EVO reporting sir!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] b1gsby_02:
I am having the same issue, "cannot find the panda". I am running mean rom 1.4, and i have tried using a different sd card as well. I haven't tried running a stock rooted rom though.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cy_n_ic:
Volume down and power will get you to the bootloader, where you select bootloader option on the top then you will see the option to get to recovery. Volume up and power usuially puts the device in qualcom diagnostic mode. At least it was on the og evo
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wfee:
I'm getting the samething and come to find out. I had updated my radio to the newest one so that my be the problem for you if you've updated the radio.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iknowsquat:
The devs (think it was globatron) have said that "can't find the panda" could mean your ROM is not "stock enough"

They suggest feeding the panda from rooted stock. They didn't say you can't run it from a custom ROM, just that rooted stock probably has the best bamboo supply. I've seen more than one "can't find the panda" error from Mean ROM users so while some have made the panda nice and fat from that ROM there must be something not quite right about the bamboo supply in that ROM.

There could be some other factor at play but I would suggest trying the process from the pre-OTA rooted stock ROM.

(btw I have intentionally used as many panda and bamboo references in this post as possible just to piss off cynic)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
I have to go down a notch. Mean rom 1.4 is based on new ota. Try 1.2

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
I think you just talking it too seriously. I don't care how they call it, panda, teddy bear or raccoon. I am just glad that because of what they did, my phone is s-off, and for that i am very grateful.

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wfee:
So would it be the ROM I'm running right now then and not the radio? I'm on stick with goodies 1.7 with newest radio. Should I try a different (older) ROM? Or downgrade my radio?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] iknowsquat:
It could be the "goodies" throwing you off. I would go completely (rooted) stock.

Other posts seem to have ruled out the new radio being the issue but that would be my next suggestion if you hit the wall again.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MJScore:
Success!!!! No problems flashing LazyPanda S-Off. Did it on Windows 7 64bit and all went well. Flashed new radios, perfect. Now just waiting on some good MIUI madness or another new rom. Just gotta flash something!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kbrn:
Lucky you.. I'm running W7 64bit and I already tried to get S-OFF 2 times and I can not get it, I had to unbrick twice from a live cd..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
let me think ...

after your nan backup and copying contents of sd card to pc,

follow post # 475 - to a T !

(it's anal, but it works)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MJScore:
What I did was install Fresh 5.1.1, took out my 16th sdcard and used the 8gb sdcard that came with the phone. I formatted it through the phone. I deleted the htc drivers on my computer then installed three ones from Lazy Pandas page. Rebooted my computer and ran feed panda. Success the first time. I did have to activate my phone but do far everything's going good. Just installed Flex's Rom and its running great!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
yup, yup, yup Profit

as it should be !
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kbrn:
I'm finally S-OFF!!!... I did follow the post# 475 but that wasn't my problem.

I switched SD Cards I changed my 16GB for my 8GB and baaaaam!!! it worked this time!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] il Duce:
worked like a charm, even though I had an oh crap moment, damn panda :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mrrogers1:
Damn Duce, took you this long? :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
he saw the future,

and the future said feed the panda

and feed it now

while you can
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
Wait your LTE came with a sdcard?? I don't think mine's did!!! Pissed!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] swaze:
Was rooted, HTC unlocked and S-ON. Followed Post 475 and kept my 16gb sdcard inside and panda ate and was happy. I did mine on my windows PC.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wolfeyes30:
S-Off achieved here just now :o. Followed post #475 as well and everything went smooth as butter.

Thank you
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PsiPhiDan:
I never knew you had an SIII. Do you have an EVO too or no?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jerz:
Damn.... I appear to be bricked.... I'm at 1246 and tried the three finger method... any help would be appreciated.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Los Altos:
Followed post 475 exactly, not a single problem. Ran perfectly and was fast! To prepare, I flashed a stock ROM, put in a 2gb SD card, removed everything HTC from my computer, made sure SDK was up to date and device was detected. Prep time was about 20 minutes. Once I started Lazypanda the whole process was < 5 minutes. It took about as long as Regaw's one click!

Edit: I had to reload TWRP today because it froze while trying to flash some zips. Now TWRP is 4x faster and is problem free : )
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jerz:
I think I bricked my phone.... it's up to 1670 and I've tried holding power for twenty seconds then up down with it then letting up on power a sec and then holding all three buttons... I'm really sweating over here.... I'd be glad to pay for any help... just sayin'.

OK... if anyone would care to help I'll pat $100.00 I have paypal...

Should I just unplug it now or keep going?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] arozer:
Worked like a charm, thank you.

---------- Post added at 03:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:35 PM ----------

No need for money but what's exactly going on?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Officerpolabear:
Does this S-OFF method work fine if you already have the OTA? I have Stock with Goodies 1.71 in case anyone is wondering.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] baknblack:
Is everyone that's flashing back to pre ota rom to get panda to run still resetting Google wallet before the rollback?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
You are better off flashing the close to stock rom, pre ota. It's not that long. Do a nandroid, then flash.

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Officerpolabear:
Also, is it true that S-OFF is required to flash kernels/radios via recovery after the OTA?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Yes, with the new HBOOT 1.15, you loose the ability with HTC Dev.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
all 3 evos released (og, 3d, lte). use the lte as daily.

going to let Myn & Inc (Warm) use me as guinea pig on sgs3
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EmmaHAARP:
Hi S-OFFers!

My device got bricked, so I installed ubuntu and ran the unbricker (I also typed the correct letter for my device, which is "c") and its been stuck for quite a few... Heres the log:

Searching for bricked device...

The bricked device is on

/dev/sdc

Use the above node to perform operations using the PandaFinder tool

haarp@ubuntu:~/Desktop$ ./PandaFinder -d /dev/sdc

============ PandaFinder 0.1 ===========

(c) Copyright 2012 Unlimited.IO

This program may not be redistributed in

nor included in other works works without

the express permission of team Unlimited.

Run PandaFinder as root

haarp@ubuntu:~/Desktop$ sudo ./PandaFinder -d /dev/sdc

============ PandaFinder 0.1 ===========

(c) Copyright 2012 Unlimited.IO

This program may not be redistributed in

nor included in other works works without

the express permission of team Unlimited.

Bricked device will appear to device node /dev/sdc

ARE YOU SURE?

CTRL+C if not, ENTER to continue

Realnode is /dev/sdc12

Ready to go.

(1) Remove MicroSD card from phone

(2) Connect bricked EVO 4G LTE to usb

Press ENTER when ready

*** Do NOT remove usb cable during process

*** Do NOT press any buttons until PandaFinder requests you to do that!!

******** Press ENTER when you understand this!! Really ********

Lets try unbricking once, before we run it really

Press ENTER to start test

Waiting for device...................................................... - found /dev/ttyUSB0 - OK

Waiting device /dev/sdc12.......

Found bricked device!

Good, lets start unbricking

PLEASE WAIT!!

Everything ready

Press ENTER to start

Waiting for device.. - found /dev/ttyUSB1 - OK

Waiting device /dev/sdc12.......
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
granted i used the prior version (where you held the button for 30 seconds

for the test, and then 11 other times)

but this is what i had at the point you're at:

Lets try unbricking once, before we run it really

Press ENTER to start test

Press and HOLD EVO 4G LTE POWER button NOW!!

keep pressing POWER for (30/30)

Release POWER button!!

Waiting device /dev/sdf12.......

Found bricked device!

Good, lets start unbricking

PLEASE WAIT!!

i would think you should start unbricker over again ...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EmmaHAARP:
Thanks, I'll try that. I'll keep posting my results!:)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
shoot me an email if you like lowetax @ gmail

i'm going to go jump in the pool - need to wake up !
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] finfan71:
I had a similar issue with recovery, but what worked for me was navigating up to root and then using the sdcard2 path (rather than sdcard/sd-ext) without messing with any of the mount settings
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
not at my computer now.

look at globatron posts

he has one line command if it can't find device. perhaps that should be run.

@globatron. can you advise please !

thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jerz:
Awesome help here... I went to the graveyard to scrounge up an old laptop and old hard drive, downloaded from here and my phone is BACK UP!!!1 WOOOT!!!!!

Now I need to call sprint and get the phone switched back!

Unbricker is the 'bomb'
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Granite1:
Ok, Panda is feeling full, nice lazy day. ;)

I got it to work in Ubuntu, after a hot minute. I had to nandroid back to my stock rooted rom, format my SD card, AND factory reset my device. Once I factory reset on the stock nandroid it took. :good:

PS: my wifi was off. ;)

Thanks a million to all who posted up possible solutions, help, etc. THIS is what the community is about. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
@hollowX

The line globatron posted is around this thread somewhere. I've been looking for you, but I'm at work with limited time to look. Maybe search this thread for posts by him, cuz it IS here in last half of thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mobius1484:
I actually flashed the radios update with the newest hboot, after having already been s-off and I still have it. Looks stock but says s-off with the latest hboot version number showing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
so your bootloader still reads lazypanda ?

---------- Post added at 09:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:34 PM ----------

here is what globatron posted post #91 page 10 in unbricker thread (S-OFF QHSUSB_DLOAD fix)

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28246719&postcount=91
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kali323:
I just follow post 475 and I now have s-off. Thanks everyone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EarlyMon:
Is this what you cats are looking for?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tzvibish:
It seems that unlimited.io is down.

Is there a mirror for the unlocker?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chong67:
I had a chance to do this s-off, but I choose HTCDev last night. I got everything working now using a cook ROM.

I would do this but just that if it brick, I have to use Ubuntu and I dont have this machine.

Its alright I got a red mark now. But lets try again in another 7 months with another new phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Henrock11:
I did this also and now it says tampered...locked and still show s-off and shows new hboot 1.15. I can get into recovery as well but I flashed the firmware that said no hboot so I find it weird that my hboot was changed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bpdamas:
I only couldn't flash TWRP through fastboot with the new hboot. I didn't even try it with a zip file and the recovery. Not sure if that would work or not. I just said screw it and flashed the lazy panda hboot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Just go to the unlimited.io website and download their HBOOT (version 1.12.2222) and flash through the bootloader. That will get you back to the LazyPanda watermark.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
Wish I had the courage to do s-off. If my phone bricks I am screwed and I have tried to get linux running on my computer before using a live cd and that won't even boot. I don't trust myself lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Docarut:
I hear you. I have old netbook computer and just installed Ubuntu 12.04 just to have a linux laptop to use. Hopefully will not need it but playing with linux to learn another operating system.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
I feel comfortable with linux, I just can't get it to boot, I think it is my video card. So if I try with windows and something happens...then I won't know what to do. If someone wants to meet with me I live in Dallas, :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
well that's no good. try ubuntu 12.04 live dvd. it should boot up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Tekn010933:
Once you get the hang of it, you will love it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
That is the one I have tried about10 times, it seems like it boots but I get no video, and myself or anyone else seems stumped
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jerz:
+1 I even installed an old hard drive I had laying around from one of the ps3's and saved my win7 HD in case I needed to go back...

Unbuntu 12.04 installed without a hitch... I was VERY impressed since the last time I tried messing with redhad linux years ago it didn't go NEAR as smooth.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
Well you probably should attempt it before you get the OTA and won't be able to do it at all until unlimited.io team figures out the new hboot.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
Well I turned that off, I am running mean Rom so I am not worried about that

P.s. I don't even care about s-off, I just want to make sure I am up to date with my firmware.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
The only way to stay up to date with firmware would be:

1. S-OFF and update via firmware zip packages (HBOOT, recovery, etc removed)

2. Relock and take the OTA or RUU

Now the issue with relocking and taking the OTA is it updates your HBOOT to 1.15. This will prevent LazyPanda (in its current state) from working. Also, with the updated HBOOT, you can longer flash radio updates with HTC Dev.

Currently 1.12 HBOOT with HTC Dev unlock allows you to only flash the radio. There are several other firmware imgs included in the OTA that you would not be able to update without relocking and taking the OTA or RUU.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JinxDroid:
Haha no worries - hopefully that post might help someone else who isn't used to setting up a boot CD :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Munkeymon:
That only makes sense if you assume the HTC engineers are somehow too stupid to do the job they were hired to do (general low-level hardware development, not specifically keeping people out of the bootloader) and/or can't figure out how to Google for S-OFF instructions to see how they work. Neither of those is a reasonable assumption :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
fer sure, eh
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Add one more to the success list.

I started by making a nand image of the current rom and backing up (via recovery/mount) the internal and external storage.

Flash fresh 5.1.1.x and let it boot up few times.

The computer used was a laptop with a fresh win7 ultimate/64bit. No drivers or htc software of any kind has ever been installed on this.

Installed the drivers referenced in the OP, did not reboot.

Ran the s-off software with admin right. It rebooted a few times, and then result was success.

Next, using flashed the fastboot enabled hboot - apparently the one in the s-off program did not have this enabled.

Contents of internal and external memory/sdcard card remained intact.

Finally, updated the recovery to 2.2.0 and will do the radios and other updates next.

Thanks!!! :good:

======== FeedPanda 0.1.3 beta for LazyPanda S-OFF ==========
(c) Copyright 2012 Unlimited.IO
This program may not be redistributed in
nor included in other works works without
the express permission of team Unlimited.

Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....
Finding some bamboo.....
Found bamboo....
Finding more bamboo......
Loading forest on sdcard......
Loaded......
Sending ........... in
Ok, ready!!
Rebooting.......
PLEASE WAIT PATIENTLY, Screen will be black for approximately 30 seconds!!!!
DO NOT EVEN TOUCH YOUR DEVICE!!!!
=== Waiting for device....
(31)
Found device...
Waiting for device to settle... Please wait...
Eating bamboo (5/45).... (device may reboot if Panda is hungry)=== Waiting for d
evice....
(27)
Found device...
Waiting for device to settle... Please wait...
Eating bamboo (45/45).... (device may reboot if Panda is hungry)
Bamboo.....
Panda walk
SUCCESS - Taking a nibble.
SUCCESS - Bamboo is tender.
SUCCESS - Bamboo is tender.
SUCCESS - Bamboo is tender.
SUCCESS - Bamboo is tender.
SUCCESS - Feeling full
More bamboo......
Bamboo is good.....
Even more bamboo......
Aaaah, nice lazy day!!
Rebooting bootloader
=== Waiting for device....
(6)
Fastboot detected
LazyPanda S-OFF success
Press ENTER to exit.....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bpdamas:
You could also use the following method if you ar s-off. This way you wouldn't have to make or get firmware zips with the updated packages. Maybe edit and make it only way to stay up to date item number 3. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1770501
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
f ing sweet aint it!!!!!!!!!!! i want to run it again!!!!! just for gp!!!!!!!!! :good::D:victory::highfive::p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
There really isn't a need to go through all that. The OTA contained a firmware package and all you have to do is remove what you don't want to flash (ie. HBOOT, Recovery, etc).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kali323:
Since I did s-off l havent receive any text messages. Anyone had this problem?

Edit: i notice i had error 16 when i try to make a call. Had a chat with an agent on sprint and got it fix. After that I started recieving many text messages.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shawnten:
i was s off but my 3g some how got messed up when updating the new firmware so I used the old ruu and started fresh and somewhere in there I took the ota update and have the new hboot. can I just flash the old ruu again and get the old hboot back? so i can get s off again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
No, the RUU will detect you are running a newer version and will not allow you to downgrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shawnten:
i thought so dang it........ I wish I had not lost 3g connection when I upgraded firmware. I even tried to get sprint to help me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leerage:
From what I've heard the unlimited.io team is already working on the 1.15 HBOOT. Hopefully they should have it cracked here soon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nyjamaal:
Hooray :-)

I was really afraid after reading all the "bricked" info but I decided to try anyway - My phone was new out of box, unlocked by the Regaw method, and I just followed steps 2, 4 and 8 in the instructions and Voila!! its all good - S-Off and my heart has been restarted :D

Thanks :good:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lowetax:
a little help please :)

it's a beautiful hot day at the jersey shore :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] PhxkinMassacre:
If only it were that easy. In short, no you cannot
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] baknblack:
Yeah, s-off!!! I've been reading and debating for a while. After seeing so many success stories on Fresh I made a nand of my current rom. Flashed fresh and followed post 475. After I got s-off my twrp was still there so I restored my nand and everything works perfect. I did swap in an old 2g sd card for the panda and good thing I did. The panda ate it.

It was a bit nerve racking. When it got to the point where it said it needed to wait for 30 seconds it took around 90 for it to reboot and settle(whew)

Now, do I need flash the bootloader from unlimited or do I already have it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KaoMinerva:
I so want them to get this done ASAP, then I can get mine s- off

LT. EVO reporting sir!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] detcup4evr:
Worked Like a Charm now I am off to update my radios!! THANKS!!!