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[HTC EVO 3D] tello2323:
I have encountered another thing...... When trying to do this my computer freezes and it won't let me do nothing.... I have rebboted it twice today trying to do it.... Idk if is because of this or what but if any help please
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
I've honestly never heard of that happening before.

The controlbear utility has to run with administrator privileges and the guide instructions explain how to start it that way. Are you sure the userid that you are logged into on your Windows computer has administrative rights?

If you can't try it from another computer running Windows, I recommend that you go to the unlimited.io support page and login to the #juopunutbear freenode IRC channel and ask them if they have any clue as to why controlbear freezes your computer. They may ask you to allow them to access your computer via the free version of TeamViewer so they can take a hands-on look at your Windows setup.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] tello2323:
Yeah I run it in administrator..... Everything is set up no background programs.... Nothing and it will still continue to freeze... I will go to them directly and ask for help
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Good luck, and please post the resolution here if they can help you get it working.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] tello2323:
i got it... problem was that i had another rom installed but it was still stock but for some reason it did not work.... so i followed yours and i finally got it.... I almost gave up
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Thanks for the feedback.

I didn't even think to ask about the ROM because I thought you were following this guide.

Glad you got it working.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] Morasta:
Is there anything in your system log about the freeze? You can get to it by clicking the Start button, typing Event Viewer and opening it from the list of results.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
I think he got it going but that's a good tip if anyone else encounters that problem.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
About following this guide

Just wanted to remind people using this guide that it was developed and tested using the steps in the OP, and designed specifically to address the inconsistencies in approaches being used to get root and S-OFF on the Sprint Evo 3D.

If you decide to vary from the guide in the OP, please explain that in any post made in this thread for assistance. That's your choice, but it would help me and any one else trying to provide support in this and other threads to have that information.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
QADERSO.zip Download Mirror

I added a mirror for the QADERSO.zip download on Google Drive for times when the dev-host download is unavailable.

Downloading from the primary link should be easier and faster when it is available.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] evilbeef54:
perfect thanks, just got my replacement evo3d from the sprint store today and it has 1.58 on it, followed your guide and it worked perfect, only had one lil hiccup where i wasnt prepared to to the wire trick when it said to, a very small suggestion would be to move the link to the e3d instructions wire trick to the beginning of step 3 so people who are doing it for the first time know how to do the wire trick before it asks, it was a easy fix, just read farther down to the step 3 tricks section figure out where to stage the wire then i got it on the next try

just flashed a pg86img with the stock rom and old 1.4, twrp, and nandroid back to my back up from this morning, thanks so much
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
I didn't want to make the instructions for the wire trick more complicated, but I did add this recommendation to the beginning of Step3:

Thanks for the suggestion and I'm glad it went smoothly for you. I appreciate the feedback since once you've done this a few times it's hard to indentify what might not be clear to someone using it for the first time.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] evilbeef54:
awesome, thanks again, i am back in buisness again pretty quick!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Temp Root

There's a thread in the Q&A Forum where someone was asking for a temp root alternative for the Evo 3D so they could use a utility like Titanium Backup that requires root to backup more of the stuff on their phone before they flash the RUU, do the HTC unlock, and perform the JuopunutBear wire trick, which will reset their phone to stock and wipe out the apps and data stored on internal storage (system and data partitions) but not the SD card.

I really haven't heard much about temp root lately because most people that are S-ON and want to get to S-OFF just backup their apps, SMS messages and configuration information stored on internal storage the best they can with online tools like Gmail, Google Voice, Play Store, etc. and apps that don't require root like MyBackup, and then go for it.

However, if you really want to try temp root and are still unrooted with hboot 1.5, there is a temp root thread and an HTC root utility that are supposed to work with hboot 1.5 and the GingerBread (GB) stock ROM (2.17.651.5). I haven't tried the method in the temp root thread but I did test the utility after flashing the Sprint ICS 2.89.651.2 RUU and it didn't work. The developer said the exploit it uses, which is the same as the one used by the temp root thread, was patched by HTC in ICS so I think it's safe to say that neither of these methods will work if you are S-ON and have taken the Sprint ICS OTA or flashed the ICS RUU.

Use these options at your own risk, and I can't guaranty either will work even with hboot 1.5 and the GB build since I haven't tested them myself. If you have questions about or problems with either, please post in the thread related to that tool for further information and assistance.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
A word of warning about using tacoroot: When I did it as part of unknownforce's hboot downgrade method, my phone started to bootloop. Not a big deal since I didn't care about my data, but be forewarned, it's very unstable.
[HTC EVO 3D] physix:
Now this is how you write a how-to!

I had to get a replacement HTC EVO 3D and was stuck at Hboot 1.58.

I didn't think I would ever get it rooted!

Not only is this easy to follow, but having everything in a single folder is . . . well, let's just say I'm not rooted and is back to a flashin' fool.

I'm not yet comfortable attempting the wire trick, but soon. While 4EXT (even with Smart Flash) won't let me flash a custom ROM, Flash Image GUI does -- as does Fastboot. But still . . . thanks!

Please respond to my PM at your convenience.

Thanks, again!
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Glad it worked for you!

Regarding the 4EXT ROM flashing, try going into "Settings" in the 4EXT app you installed and then press the "Recovery" tab at the top and make sure that "S-ON: 4EXT SmartFlash" option is checked. 4EXT will also prompt you for your S-ON/S-OFF status after updating via the "Online install | upgrade" function. Once SmartFlash is enabled, you can tell it is working if your phone boots twice after you flash a ROM/kernel or restore a nandroid backup, once to flash the new boot.img (kernel) and then again to boot into the ROM.

I didn't include information on setting up SmartFlash in 4EXT in this guide because I thought most people would be going straight to S-OFF, but if more users stop after step 2 and want to flash with root and S-ON, I may add some instructions for that.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Recovery Comparison

I'm trying to put as much useful information in this thread as I can, not only to supplement the guide itself, but also to help users that complete the guide make decisions about where to go from there.

There are three posts starting with this one in one of the other threads that give some good perpectives on choosing between TeamWin touch recovery (TWRP2) and 4EXT.

I chose 4EXT for the guide since I'm very confident that everything works on the Evo 3D and it's easy to install and use. However, if you plan to upgrade to another device soon you might want to try TWRP2 just to see what it's like because you might need to use it if 4EXT is not available on a new phone. I've had problems with ClockworkMod recovery on the Evo 3D in the past so I can't really recommend that.

If you want to see what TWRP2 looks like, you can boot it up without flashing it and you will be back to 4EXT when you reboot recovery. Here's how:

1. Download the attached TWRP recovery and place it in the \QADERSO\root directory.

2. Start the bootloader on the phone in fastboot usb mode then open a command prompt in the \QADERSO\root directory.

3. Issue the "fastboot boot recovery-twrp-2.4.1.0-shooter.img" command from the prompt.

4. The touch version of TWRP should boot and you can go through it's menu to see some of it's features, and even use them if you want.

5. Reboot to recovery and you will be back to 4EXT, or do normal boot back to your current ROM.

TWRP2 is a free, open source recovery and TeamWin deserves a lot of credit for developing and offering it to Android users on many devices.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] generosity21:
Sorry if this has already been addressed, but I could not find a recent guide for unrooting and returning to stock, although there are hints at it in various places.

I used this guide to unroot and S-off, then loaded the Juopunutbear modified bootloader and flashed Meanrom ICS. I need to send the phone back to Sprint (have a replacement), so I would like to go back to stock ROM, stock bootloader, unroot, S-On, and relock.

Is there an up-to-date guide that can help?

Thanks in advance!
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Returning to Stock Configuration

It's really pretty simple since you are S-OFF.

1. Flash the "query_bootloader.zip" file attached to this post in recovery. If the status message shows your bootloader is "unlocked" or "relocked" flash the "lock_bootloader.zip" file from the same post to reset it to "locked".

2. Go back to Step1 and reflash the RUU.exe

3. Confirm that the bootloader shows "***LOCKED***" and HBOOT-1.58.0000 (or 1.57.0000 for VM users)

4. (Optional) Issue the "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" from a PC

Note: Make 100% sure you have the stock bootloader installed before issuing this command or you will brick your phone.

Step 4 is optional since it is setting radio security to S-ON, but if you are not expecting to get the phone back it is probably worth doing to return the phone to a 100% stock configuration.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] generosity21:
Sorry, it looks like I typoed. I meant to say "I used this guide to root and S-Off." Doesn't that mean that I am unlocked? Or does flashing the RUU take care of everything, including locking the bootloader? Maybe what you said still applies, I guess I'm not sure how the RUU works with the Juopunutbear bootloader and the whole locked/unlocked thing. I just don't want to miss an important step. :)

Thanks a ton
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
You're making it more complicated than it needs to be. :)

The wire trick leaves your bootloader locked unless you went into htcdev again (I hope not) and unlocked it. You can't see that with the JBear 1.58.5858 hboot installed since it masks that status with the "JuopunutBear" name. Once you reflash the RUU.exe your bootloader should show locked, 1.58.0000 and S-OFF, then you only need to set S-ON with the fastboot command in step 3 of my previous post.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Informational post index

I added an index of the informational posts in this thread to the OP after the Step3 instructions and before the tips and tricks section so specific topics can be found without having the read through the entire thread.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mental30:
Got it! Took awhile and i might add a few hour's of relearning old skill's. But, Hats off to ramjet! this was a fun project... Now im rooted,unlocked,s-off and cant wait to play with a dif. rom/kernal for the 1.58hboot shooter
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Aroma Installer

I've seen some questions about the Aroma installer lately, mostly asking what it is and how it works, and I found this video on YouTube that does a pretty good job of demonstrating it, including the calibration.

Unfortunately, it's not done on the Evo 3D and the Aroma version is pretty old, so if anyone knows of a better video (or wants to make one) please let me know and I'll update this post.

More and more ROM's and kernels are using Aroma, so it's definitely something that anyone new to customizing the Evo 3D needs to know about. Review the XDA Aroma thread for additional information.

Edit: I just found out that the latest versions of Aroma no longer require calibration since the developer implemented a new touch driver. An updated video installing a current ROM or kernel on the Evo 3D would be nice. ;)

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Where's wwjoshdew?
[HTC EVO 3D] namedul:
Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.

Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.

from the htcdev.com site. site is so damn slow... keeps giving me that error after the otken is put in
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Looks like you are not the only one having problems with the htcdev site today.

Sorry, but you may just have to wait until they get it sorted out.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] namedul:
lol your a life saver i was ready to punch a ***** lol
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
The htcdev.com website might be back up again. It still seems awfully slow for me and I couldn't get the login, but someone at the end of the thread posted above said they got it to work.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Ramjet, I just succeeded in gaining S-Off using your method after over a week with no success trying every other method out there.

Grateful beyond words for your foolproof method, sir!

Many thanks!
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Welcome to the s-off club oldjackbob. You know it's good if one of the last s-on hold outs did it.
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Thanks, coal686, but things aren't quite like they appear ... Sprint replaced my phone a couple of weeks ago and I've been trying ever since to root it, with no success until now.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
LOL!

Yea, oldjackbob is a tester for Anthrax so he's been around the block with rooting and S-OFF before. ;)

I'm glad this guide worked for you.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
When you say that, I remembered since I see him there all the time. It's hard to keep everyone straight on here! :o
[HTC EVO 3D] optimusv45:
Virgin mobile evo v

Will this method work on the Virgin Mobile Evo V?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
The RUU included in the all-in-one zip file (QADERSO.zip) is for the Sprint CDMA model, but if you use this Virgin Mobile RUU instead for Step1 and download the Virgin Mobile version of the JuopunutBear utiltity from the unlimited.io website everything else should work.

There's a thread here on setting up the Evo V to look as much like the Sprint model as possible, and the prerequisite section in the OP includes links to specific root and S-OFF guides for that version. That might be less confusing than trying to modify this guide, although if there's enough demand I could provide a second all-in-one zip that includes the required VM software.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Updating 4EXT Recovery

Periodically madmaxx82, the developer of 4EXT, updates that custom recovery. The 4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.5_RC6 version of 4EXT included in the QADERSO.zip all-in-one download has now been updated to 4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.5_RC7. There are several ways to get this update installed:

1. (Preferred Method) Use the "Check for news | updates" option in the Recovery Control or Recovery Updater apps

2. Flash the updated .img file using the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" command from a PC (requires an unlocked or custom bootloader)

3. Flash the PG86IMG.zip version from the bootloader (requires S-OFF)

Whenever 4EXT is updated via one of the apps, a .zip file is automatically created in the /sdcard/download directory containing the current .img file. I have attached the latest version of both the .img and PG86IMG.zip for your convenience.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
QADERSO Version 2 with Virgin Mobile Added

I've received requests to add the ability for Virgin Mobile (VM) subscribers to use this guide so I've built another download for VM users and modified the instructions on the the OP to reflect that. Several files have been updated as well:

1. A cmd.lnk file was added to both the root and jbear directories to make it easier to open a command prompt there.

2. The 4EXT recovery included was updated from v1.0.0.5_RC6 to v1.0.0.5_RC7.

3. SuperSu was updated from v0.96 to v0.97.

4. The JuopunutBear controlbear.exe utility was updated from 0.7 to 0.8.

5. The name of the download file was changed to reflect the version and carrier.

There is no need for users who have already completed this guide to download the new version since 4EXT recovery can be updated from the app and SuperSU is maintained on the Play Store, but I have attached a zip file with cmd.lnk if you want to add that to your root directory.

Please let me know via this thread or PM if you find any issues with the updated procedure or downloads.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Way to go with helping the VM users Ramjet73!

I picked up a 2nd Evo3d for my son (2.08 based GB! ) and will be updating it to 2.89 and using your wiretrick package this week. Thanks for the update and keep it up man!
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I have successfully used your latest zip to get Jbear s-Off, so I can say everything works. My sons 3d was on the 2.08 fw/s-on.

The only hiccup I ran into was when Jbear utility lost communication with the phone after shorting the pin with the wire and couldn't reconnect. I got it working again by unplugging/replugging the USB cable.

Feedback:

- For purposes of the WireTrick, I'd recommend changing SuperSU's "Default Access" from "prompt" to "grant" so that users don't have to interact with the phone and can just leave it face down with the cover off.

- Additional hyperlinks within the directions would be helpful.

ie MyBackup, busybox, HtcDev, Jbear main page and Jbear E3d page, etc.

- Adding the optional step from Jbear site to check "communication" with : adb devices

(edit: I see you have the fastboot version)

- Stand alone copies (word docs) of the op, the Jbear main/E3d pages (ie picture of where to place wire), and HTC Dev Unlock procedure (from my HTC Unlock thread) as an available reference for those like myself who rely on "tethering" for pc internet access (I had to when I did it) and included in the zip . Maybe also include the HtcEvoHacks video in the zip.

- It may be wise to have the RUU as a separate link/download. It would make it easier to update the package if needed and faster to download, but I do understand the simplicity of having everything in one package.

Edit: Removed original attachment.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
I've linked your Word document version of the QADERSO guide and detailed JuopunutBear wire trick instructions from the OP. I did change the sequence and put the guide first since the wire trick instructions are more of a reference.

I will also add more hyperlinks to the procedure, but will keep the RUU as part of the download file. I don't think the RUU's for either Sprint or Virgin Mobile are likely to change much at this point and I'd rather have people start off knowing they have all the correct files with a single download.

Glad it worked for you and thanks for the feedback.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] Marine200624:
Qa'Pla!

Success! the hardest part was the wire trick till i figured out that you just tap it then hold the thing down the second time till you see lots of beer on the screen... sweeet...
[HTC EVO 3D] kachhh:
So this works with the last release? Ics hboot1.58
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Yes. It flashes the latest Sprint or Virgin Mobile RUU.exe as the first step of the process, which will leave you with hboot 1.58 if you are a Sprint user. The prerequisites are near the top of the OP, but to answer your question more specifically any hboot version, firmware level and GB, ICS or JB ROM is fine, rooted or not, as long as you are S-ON.

If you are already S-OFF, there is a link after Step3 to a post that explains how to use the download zip file to update to the current firmware and software and then reflash a custom bootloader and recovery, but it's not necessary to do Step3 if you are already S-OFF.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] freshkid87:
if i do this (ruu update)while on pageplus, will it ruin the flash of my phone?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Sorry, but I really don't know anything about PagePlus and the flashing guide seems to have been removed from XDA for some reason.

As it says near the top of the guide, this will reset the phone and install everything as stock for Sprint or Virgin Mobile so I wouldn't recommend using it if your phone is already flashed to PagePlus.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] 4MUSKRAT:
@freshkid87

No it Shouldn't change any data settings and you can dial *228 if needed to reprogram ur talk n text but it shouldn't change either. If it changes I'll help you fix it
[HTC EVO 3D] freshkid87:
okay because i just paid 50 bucks to have it flashed lol how the flasher showed me his pageplus phone and it showed a pageplus carrier logo how'd he get that
[HTC EVO 3D] tclemens:
You can change your carrier logo with QPST using the display tab
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Troubleshooting RUU.exe problems

Most people that have issues using this guide get stuck either flashing the RUU.exe or doing the wire trick. There is already a lot of information about the wire trick in the tips and references, but for most people the RUU.exe flash goes smoothly so there is not a lot of troubleshooting information about that.

Here are some things to check if the RUU.exe doesn't flash successfully, in the order I recommend trying them:

1. USB connectivity problems will usually result in a "170" error and can be caused by driver or cable problems. To confirm that USB connectivity to your phone is good, put it into "fastboot usb" mode in the bootloader and issue the following command from a PC:

fastboot devices

You should get a response with the serial number of your device starting with "HT". If you don't get that you need to resolve the connectivity problem before flashing the RUU.exe.

2. The most common cause for the RUU.exe failing is not relocking the bootloader if it has been previously unlocked via the htcdev.com method, so that is the first thing to check. Attempting to flash the RUU.exe with an unlocked bootloader and S-ON will usually result in a "155" or "132" error.

3. The phone needs to be fully (or at least mostly) charged before running the RUU.exe and the program checks the battery status. If you get an error related to the battery level you should fully charge the battery using the HTC provided A/C charger.

4. USB cables can fail, especially the flimsy one supplied with the phone by HTC. If you continue to get errors or the utility hangs after checking items 1 and 2 above, try a different USB cable.

5. If changing cables doesn't work, try a different PC. USB ports on desktops and notebooks use a variety of chipsets and some of them may cause problems.

6. Check the CID and mainver of the phone by issuing the following fastboot commands:

fastboot getvar cid <-- displays the Customer ID (CID) of the phone

fastboot getvar mainver <-- displays the main version of the software build on the phone

The CID should always be SPCS_001 for Sprint and SPCS_002 for Virgin Mobile. The main version must be less than or equal to 2.89.651.2 for Sprint and less than or equal to 1.13.652.2 for Virgin Mobile. If these conditions are not met, the RUU.exe program will not install because it is not the correct version for the phone.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] motodroid2:
Good guide thanks for posting
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
I'll definitely take that as a compliment considering you've been an XDA member for over a year and only posted six times.

You just got your second thanks. ;)

ramjet73