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[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
You're right. Virgin Mobile is using Sprint branded phones but they are flashed with the VM software and firmware, including the "SPCS_002" CID. Flashing the Sprint ICS RUU.exe (Step1 of my guide) should fail because the CID doesn't match.

The low software build is actually the VM "leak" ICS version that was adapted to run on the Sprint Evo 3D until the official Sprint 2.89.651.2 build was released. It might be a good idea to review that thread on the other site that I linked in my previous post because some other differences between the Sprint and Virgin Mobile configurations are identified there.

Good luck!

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Added Ramjet73's VM ICS kernel zip to the bottom of the OP.

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[HTC EVO 3D] v12xke:
Thank you both. I'l keep looking into it until I find a way forward.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
OK, good luck.

Although a lot of the Sprint Evo 3D stuff carries over to the VM model, there are still some differences and there is no forum on XDA that's specifically for that version. The thread I linked previously is part of a forum dedicated to the Evo V and there's a lot of good information there, inclding threads on how to root and gain S-OFF status.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] v12xke:
I did manage to get it. Thanks everyone. The unlimited.io site made it easier. They had device specific files tailored for VM.

To summarize:

1) Anyone with VM software/hboot should head over to this thread

2) OP method #3 Juopunutbear's S-OFF Wire Trick WILL WORK on 1.57.0000 using the device specific files @ Unlimited.IO
[HTC EVO 3D] liangbk:
so i'm trying to figure out what is going on with my phone related to an upgrade of hboot.

I was on meanROM 2.4 on hboot 1.4 s-off unlocked. i wanted to upgrade to 2.6 and therefore upgraded to bootloader 1.58 build 2.89651.2

i did fastboot upgrade from 1.4 -> 1.58 and now it says s-off locked.

then i did superwipe and flashed meanROM 2.6

radio is 1.09.00.0706

but my phone is not working (shows no signal when i had signal before). what is the issue? is the hboot 1.58 not compatible with the kernel or radio included in meanROM 2.6? doesnt' seem like other people have had this issue (been searching extensively).

thanks for any help you can provide.

QUOTE=v12xke;32759252]I did manage to get it. Thanks everyone. The unlimited.io site made it easier. They had device specific files tailored for VM.

To summarize:

1) Anyone with VM software/hboot should head over to this thread

2) OP method #3 Juopunutbear's S-OFF Wire Trick WILL WORK on 1.57.0000 using the device specific files @ Unlimited.IO[/QUOTE]
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Liang, are u on VM or Sprint?

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[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Bootloader files updated for Virgin Mobile

All of the bootloader zip files in post #7 have been updated to have the Virgin Mobile CID (SPCS_002) in addition to the Sprint CID (SPCS_001) so they will work with both the Evo 3D and Evo V.

The names of the zip files were also updated with bootloader version numbers where they were missing before.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ShifterX2:
quick question:

if I flash my hboot back to 1.4 , from 1.58, to be able to flash a JP Rom, will I then have to flash it back to cricket? when I flash the ruu's, it changes me back to sprint...
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] esmail69:
Hi

I need hboot file update( 1.53 or 1.5X versions ) for EVO 3D GSM , can you help me?

:(

sorry for may bad english
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I'm afraid I can't do much for you since its a bit beyond my skill and I'm only familiar with Sprint CDMA versions. Also, I didn't create any of the files, I only gathered all the CDMA info into one thread.

If you are s-off, I believe you can edit the GSM RUU's to only have the bootloader you want so it can be flashed, but that is only speculation on my part. Ramjet73 will likely have more to add since he made most of the files in this thread.

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[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Hboots Create Different Partition Configurations

I was helping someone on another forum with a problem he was having when TWRP 2.3 detected a partition error, so I asked him to issue the following ADB shell command:

cat /proc/emmc

That command displays a file that records the partition configuration, but what I didn't realize is that the contents of that file (and presumably the actual partition configuration) depends on what bootloader is installed. I've attached the output of that command with the engineering (ENG) 1.04 hboot installed and the same command with the 1.58 hboot. The ADB shell command was run with each hboot installed while booted into the same ROM.

One of the differences is that the hboot 1.58 configuration contains "adsp" and "extra" partitions that aren't included in the 1.04 configuration. But some of the block numbers are changed as well, including the "udata_wimax" partition.

I have no idea what the significance of these differences may be. I know it was stated at one point that the "adsp.img" firmware is required to boot Linux 3.x kernels but at least some of them seem to boot fine without that partition using the 1.04 bootloader. Perhaps this partition configuration mismatch somehow contributes to the booting issues we have seen, but I can't make that connection at this point.

My hope is that by sharing this info someone more knowledgeable about bootloader operations and partition configurations will comment on the significance, if any, of the differences.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] corruption:
If flash my CDMA 3d to boost will that have any effect on which hboot I need?
[HTC EVO 3D] pork salad:
So from the OP it sounds like there's no way to switch between an ICS rom and a CM/AOKP based rom without changing HBOOTs as well? I'm on 1.58 S-OFF according to my bootloader.
[HTC EVO 3D] tclemens:
That is my understanding as well. I use ENG 1.04 it will boot some sense roms and as far as i know all the CM and aosp roms

This helped me understand it more http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32259533&postcount=60
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Can't say for sure b/c there isn't a lot of discussion about flashing to other carriers allowed on this site. (it may not matter beyond an "unlocked" bootloader that supports the needed commands). If you have a thread/forum you are using to change it over to Boost, it would be best to ask there, but please report back on what you find out and the OP will be updated.

You both are correct. If I recall correctly, some ICS Rom devs have chosen to include the VM ICS Leak Kernel (ie MeanRom v2.6) which is able to use an AOSP compatible hboot. It's been a while since the original discussion; there may be other roms, but I'm not sure which ones.
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
At this time, the only ROM that requires hboot 1.58 is Cool ICS as far as I know. The ICS ones will run on any hboot, but the GB and JB and AOSP ROM's require a lower hboot. I stick with 1.4 and have no issues since I never run Cool ICS.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Bootloader lock/unlock for S-OFF users

While on androidforums.com answering a question about returning to stock for an Evo V user, brian706 referred me to this post by scotty85 that includes zip files with a modified version of the update-binary found in recovery flashable zips that will query and reset the lock status of the bootloader for S-OFF users.

Since I always flash a custom bootloader to enable the extended fastboot commands and my bootloader is still locked from the JuopunutBear wire trick I don't really need to use them, but if someone who has an "unlocked" or "relocked" bootloader and is S-OFF would like to try the lock version of the zip it should be safe on the Evo 3D since I already tested the query version as working.

I've attached the zip files for convenience since the original downloads are on mediafire.

Edit: This is the original XDA thread by S-trace that documents the principle behind this, but credit goes to scotty85 for automating the process for the Evo 3D.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
You guys making these posts just to get to the ten post minimum to access the development forum aren't helping the community at all and are just cluttering up useful threads.

I've reported all these posts to the mods so they can take appropriate action. Why not try making some kind of contribution to the community to gain access to the development forum, which is one of the purposes for the rule?

Edit: The posts quoted above have been deleted by one of the mods and the post counts of the users involved have been reset. I ask the other regular users on these forums to join me in reporting these spam posts to the mods by clicking on the "yield sign" icon in the upper right hand corner of the post. I'm sure that if the same users continue to make spam posts it will result in an infraction and prevent them from accessing the development forum at all.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] wolfu11:
I'm using hboot 1.04 is there a better one ?
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Does it work with the Rom/kernel you want to run? If so than its fine and no need to change it. The current cdma hboots are listed in the op and linked for download. The latest stock Sprint hboot is 1.58 (jbear version 1.58.5858) and won't work with AOSP roms.

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[HTC EVO 3D] frankk1979:
I need some help. I already corrupted my hboot once by pulling the battery too soon. Ended up fixing it via ubuntu.. however I would like to start flashing AOSP and JB roms.. I'm s-off 1.5858 2.89 can I just flash my hboot to downgrade to 1.4 and be done w it. I keep reading all this brick your phone to downgrade stuff. I don't see why I couldn't just flash it via fastboot. ??
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Frank, See post 1 for the differences in the Hboots and then post 2 & 7 for directions on how to flash and downloading the file.

Basically choose the correct hboot for the rom/kernel you plan to run, rename it correctly on the sdcard, reboot and let the boot loader flash it. Slow down. There is no reason to pull the battery since u are s-off, that is only part of the S-on Downgrade for s-off process.

Keep in mind that the current rom you are on ( or the one u want to flash) needs to be able to run with the chosen hboot or u will boot loop. Note that Meanrom ICS 2.6 with the VM ICS Leaked Kernel (see the op for the kernel zip file & thank Ramjet73 ) will work with all the hboots. You may want to have this available on an sdcard ( I recommend a separate sdcard for just the hboot zip that can be swapped out with a regular one afterwards).

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[HTC EVO 3D] bigwillyg:
If you're s-off then you can just flash to downgrade. No need to brick any more.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Edit
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Added hboot 1.30

I just added hboot 1.30 to post #7 that has them attached in case anyone should need that version. Thanks to mnomaanw for extracting it from the GB RUU that included it and forwarding a link.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
I know this is an old thread, but I have a quick question. I am currently running hboot 1.58.5858 with the and the stock ROM. I would like to downgrade to hboot 1.4 but I'm not sure if the stock ROM is compatible with the 1.4 hboot. Can it be done with the stock ROM or should I flash the Meanron ICS 2.6 mpgrimm2 mentioned first? Thank you in advance for your time. I know it is a noob question, but I can't seem to find any info about it.
[HTC EVO 3D] bigwillyg:
Just about any sense 3.6 ruin well work with any hboot. Only sense 4.x (I think) and aosp require a specific hboot (older hboot). You will be fine with 1.4.
[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
Thank you. The goal behind me doing it is I am dieing to get Jb on my phone. As long as putting 1.4 will work I will be thrilled. Thank you and everyone else who has spent so much time working on hooking everyone up with great information.
[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
Unfortunately it didnt work. My phone was stuck in a boot loop. Here are the exact specs on my phone:

android version 4.0.3

sense 3.6

software version 2.89.651.2 71ord

kernel version 3.0.16-g294f767

juopunutBear

hboot 1.58.5858

s-off

radio 1.09.00.0706

and CWM touch recovery

If anyone could point me in a direction to be able to get hboot 1.4 on my phone so I can flash custom kernels and PACMan ROM for HTC Evo 3D! [HALO + Android 4.2.2] on my phone, I would really appreciate it. Thanks again
[HTC EVO 3D] bigwillyg:
Did you wipe caches after the hboot flashed?
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Sorry for the delay (busy at home & work with little free time this summer) and the bootloop outcome. Thanks BigWillyG for pitching in.

I just looked over the OP since its been a while. The 1.40 Hboot will not work with that stock 2.89 -g294f767 kernel. You have 2 possible options if the 1.40 Hboot took and you are s-off (may need to pop out and manually put the files on sdcard with a pc).

From Recovery:

1) Try flashing the VM ICS Leak Kernel: 3.0.16-g4211684 (linked at bottom of OP) which will work with the hboot but may not work with the stock rom (idk).

2) Format system, data, & cache. Then flash a compatible Rom & Kernel like MeanRom 2.6 or the much more up to date NegaLite Blu Rom R111 (which is what I've been on for last few months. Highly Recommended.)

Hope that helps.
[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
just to make sure

Thank you fort the replays everyone. It is no problem at all mrgrimm, I'm just glad you are taking the time to give me a hand.

I just want to make sure I do this in the correct order. I put hboot 1.58.5858 back on the phone temporarily.

first download evrnything to ad card. hboot 1.4 and label it correctly, the kenel and negalite.

second do a back up!

third boot into the bootloader and put the 1.4 hboot on.

forth wipe system, data, and cache.

fivth install the kenel

sixth install the negalite Rom.

seventh reboot.

I know this may seem dumb but I want to make sure I do everything in the correct order so I don't screw up and brick my phone.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Just flash the NegaliteBluRom first. It comes with an hboot 1.40/1.58 compatible kernel (buttered toast, a xda friendly Anthrax variant). It's installer will have options to "format/wipe all but sdcard". Get it running/setup and make a backup.

(i run it "senseless" with Nova Launcher on mine and Sense with Red Theme on my son's 3d).

Flash the 1.40 hboot, wipe cache/dalvik, reboot to recovery once (recovery may act stupid if you don't), then reboot back to NegaliteBluRom. Everything good?

Continue flashing the other Rom you want (format system,data,cache first).

Myself and others also recommend 4ext Recovery for the Evo3d. You should check it out.

Fyi: most if not all roms install a kernel (to /boot ) during the flash process if allowed (ie s-off). If a different kernel is needed at some point it must be installed after a Rom.

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[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
Thank you again mpgrimm. You have been a huge help. I have flashed the negalite Rom and it is great. I think I will leave it on here for a little while. I only have one issuewth the flash so far, I can't get mms to work. I think that is only because it is a metro flashed phone. However, that is a different thread..lol..
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Glad you got it working. Yep, someone with have to help you with the MMS issue for MetroPCS (Apn's I think).

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[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
Yes, Apn's were the issue. Also got 3g working. I want to say thank you to you (mpgrimm2) and bigwilly for helping me through this and everyone else for the hard work they have put into these modifications. I would also like to say thanks to the two people who posted the methods used to get everything else working max_pain for the mms fix, and jd2589 for the 3g fix.

Method used for MMS fix:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1303507

Method used to get 3g:

http://metroprl.blogspot.com/p/htc-evo-prl-update-guide.html
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
You should re post that great info in the NegaliteBluRom thread for others. Negaman may even add a Metropcs option to aroma to fix the 3g/mms for other users if he is aware.

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[HTC EVO 3D] musicfan266:
Absolutely will do. I was just thinking the same thing..just did..
[HTC EVO 3D] chytu558:
unable to lock bootloader

will this same process work for htc desire v? can anyone help me in changing lock status from relocked to locked
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
While the theory and devices are similar the mmc block locations (partitions) are likely different and you should not risk using any of the EVO3D files on the Desire without a knowledgeable dev's input because it may brick the device. An HTC Desire dev may be able to use the Evo3d files as a template though.

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[HTC EVO 3D] enis.kovacevic:
Help downgrading my hboot to JBear 1.50.5050

I'm trying to downgrade my hboot from JBear 1.57.5757 to JBear 1.50.50 and my phone is a virgin mobile phone, but has a sprint logo on the top right of the phone.. and then whenever I put the PG86IMG_JBear_1.50 zip in the root of my SD and reboot into bootloader it always gives me a CID error and I don't know what to do can anyone please help me?!
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Enis has also indicated to me via pm that he is renaming the file to exactly PG86IMG.zip before putting it on the root of the sdcard.

- I am assuming he is still S-off (not sure how he wouldn't be with jbear 1.57.5757 hboot.

Other than trying a different hboot (ie 1.40 Revolutionary) I'm not sure what we are missing here.

Anyone got ideas? (I'm not on the 3d any more).

Sent from my Up all Night Sleep all Day Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] creature0077:
Evo as global phone?

Ok so my dad gave his old Sprint Evo 3D to my sister to use here in the states and she also wants to use it when she goes overseas for missionary work.

I've been researching how to get it running on different network carriers and I feel ashamed that I haven't been keeping up with xda since I switched to an iPhone over 6 years ago and the terminology has changed quite a bit :eek:

So here's my question: what do I need to do for her to use the evo on a different CDMA carrier? Is it as simple as just swamping out the SIM card and changing the radio information or do I need to have an unlocked bootloader, s-off, or both?

It currently has the hboot 1.58, locked, s-on.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
[MENTION=1066783]creature0077[/MENTION]

First off this particular 3G CDMA phone does not have a "Sim card" but rather relies on IMEI/ESN number coded to the phone (look under the battery) and as such the Phone's Unique IMEI/ESN is coded by the carrier (ie Sprint/Verizon, USCC, etc) to your account. Where as GSM phones have a dedicated SIM card that holds all your account data/phone number etc that can be more easily swapped between phones (AT&T/T-Mo). Newer 4G LTE phones usually have a LTE SIM card making the change easier.

I'm not familiar with converting the phone to another "CDMA" carrier (GSM wont work) but my understanding is that it requires an active "donor" phone's IMEI/ESN from the new carrier as well as modifying certain APN's ?? within the phone's hidden carrier settings menu (EPST) to get messaging and data working beyond just getting it to make calls. This process can be a hassle, is carrier dependent, and the detailed discussion is "frowned upon" here at XDA because it can be used to convert stolen phones for use by others for/after resale.

Keep in mind that the rest of the world uses GSM or GSM with LTE so having a fully compatible GSM/LTE phone would make things much simpler for moving around. All she would have to do is purchase a pre-paid GSM/LTE sim card in the country she is in, pop it in the phone and be off and running, albeit with a different phone number for each sim card. Currently the best phone for this situation is the recently released Nexus 5 which supports all CDMA/GSM/LTE bands in the US and Europe (I think) allowing for local prepaid SIM card use where ever you are and works on all US carriers (Verizion may have blacklisted the device for their network, but it could work if they allowed it). The N5 is also one of the most current phones from both a hardware and software perspective and can be bought direct from Google's play store for $350 without a contract or through several US Carriers at a reduced cost on contract. I actually got mine for sprint on upgrade via Amazon wireless for $50 in November.

Hope this helps.
[HTC EVO 3D] symec:
hi everyone i have a problem i want to make a downgrade my hboot 1.58 to 1.40 how i can do this with the zip files you post on your thread, i must be flash on bootloader or recovery tool
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Have you read post #2 yet? It will answer your question and provide a link to the available bootloaders Ramjet73 gathered up for everyone. Hopefully you read the first post as well so you know the differences between them.
[HTC EVO 3D] TeChNoC4AzY:
OMG THNAKYOU SO MUCH, I WAS LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR THE 1.58.5858 JBEAR HBOOT AND U HAD IT!!!!! I went to the unlimited.io site and IT wouldnt let me download it. I have been using hboot 1.57.5757 all this time with ics roms FOR the cdma htc evo 3d.. That might be why the roms have been acting up. Wow thanks again.
[HTC EVO 3D] p3kidney:
Rooted, but wondering if can return to stock Sense by reset

I was curious, with my phone rooted (with 4EXT Recovery Touch, still at 1.58 S-ON), can I still return my phone to a [rooted state] fresh 4.0.3 stock Sense (yes, erasing all my data/apps) by either using the 'factory data reset' in settings or the 'factory reset' in the bootloader screen? I'd like to start afresh installing apps, doing tweaks, changing settings, etc. with stock. If so, would it return all my phone's settings back to their orig. stock settings, and would the rooted state (with it's recovery installed) still be there? Yes, in case you haven't already read into this already, I've done a bit too much tweaking & now my phone is running slower than it did when orig. stock. Now, I know... back up back up back up! Thanks for your help﻿!
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Yes. Factory/data reset (recovery option) will erase the data and cache partitions leaving the system partition intact.

As long as you didn't change the kernel or any system files you will be stock again keeping your 4ext recovery. You may loose root but you can reflash it if needed.

FYI: the best way to clear out the junk is to flash the latest Ruu and then any updates, but you need to be s-off to do it now since the last Sprint ruu is 2 versions behind.

See Unknownforce's Ultimate Recovery/Hboot Downgrade Tool thread to get s-off.

Sent from my "Up All Night Sleep All Day" Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] emmet4u:
help

I know i'm at the wrong thread but it seems I am not getting much from my right thread.

i am using htc pg86300( rider) Korean and people say its the same as htc velocity/holiday/vivid but nothing seems to work on my device except bootlooping. i got this bootloop when i used the the official rider ruu.exe from htcdev. i have tried cwm recovery, twr recovery, wcx recovery all don't work and the official htc recovery aborts any custom rom from being installed with certificate issues. i read it some where that downgrading my hboot-1.57.0000 could help. i followed the link and got me here with these numerous hboot versions.

my question is will there work on my device without bricking it since it is not evo 3d?

if not help me with my device hboot downgrading please.
[HTC EVO 3D] kaydenjay303:
How exactly would one go about gett s-off?

ive scowered the far reaches of the einternet and have not been able to find a legit answer.

i have the sprint evo 3d

my bootloader screen says:

SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.50.0000

eMMC-boot
[HTC EVO 3D] ssurell:
http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Also...

[TOOL] Ultimate Recovery Tool 3.1 (Unbrick, Downgrade, VM Radio Fix/Reset)

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