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[HTC EVO 3D] MistakenUtopia:
Many thanks! Everything is fine with me right now. I'm now happy with the way my phone is. One thing I have to ask...I wanted to update the current OTA but will it change hboot after updating?
[HTC EVO 3D] Brian706:
Hboot 1.58.0000 is the latest bootloader version.

The 2.89.651.2 OTA and the 2.95.651.5 OTA both contain hboot 1.58.0000.

So I guess that was the long version of answering the question, but no, taking the latest OTA will not change the hboot. (unless you happen to still be on 2.17.651.5 Gingerbread)
[HTC EVO 3D] F@E:
I did not change, even if it is easy to revert
[HTC EVO 3D] otto325:
So I followed the guide step by step to try and root my sprint cdma with hboot 1.58. I get hung up in step 2 after entering the commands

I tried HTCdev.com procedue but on the final step, nothing happens(no black unlock screen) and the ROM downgrade from 2.95.651.5 to 2.17.651.5 won't work

fastboot devices : OK. gives me my serial #

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img :

sending 'recovery' (6912 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.692s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 3.594s

and

fastboot boot recovery.img:

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 1.692s]

booting...

FAILED (remote: not allowed)

finished. total time: 1.696s

Phone shows:

***LOCKED***

SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.58.0000

eMMC-boot

May 17 2012, 15:06:44
[HTC EVO 3D] hossman:
You need to unlock your bootloader with the unlock token you get from htcdev

You cannot downgrade your firmware until you have s off...you need to do the wire trick for that
[HTC EVO 3D] otto325:
I did that and copy and pasted the unlock .bin key to rootevo3dnew folder. After entering the final command "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin", nothing happens and I am not directed to the unlock screen. I just stays on the bootloader screen.

They recommend if the ROM is older than 2.17.651.5 it should be updated. If not then you are ok. I even tried downgrading the rom to 2.17 with the program they supply on htcdev and that didn't work either.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Otto,

You will need to run Unknownforce's Downgrade Tool to get s-off. You won't be able to use the HTC Unlock (step13 fail) without running a full RUU which was never released for the current FW (Sprint store can do it).

Sent from my "Up All Night Sleep All Day" Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] otto325:
Ok I found the thread. I need Linux to run the RUU?..darn. I guess I can run linux from a boot disk...

Seems like I'm in over my head with this phone. I don't want to risk bricking it so I guess I'll just leave it for now:rolleyes:
[HTC EVO 3D] Brian706:
Fwiw, this phone is near impossible to brick. As long as you aren't flashing firmware for the gsm model, you're pretty safe.
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I'm in the same camp as you with running Linux. There is a link in the thread for a LiveCD version you can use... Just burn it to CD and run it.

Sent from my "Up All Night Sleep All Day" Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] otto325:
Tried the LiveCD on a bootable USB then a disc....I ran ubuntu once a while back trying to recover files from a damaged HDD I think...

But it is not loading. Stuck on a black screen with a blinking hyphen and is not loading. Both the USB and dvd
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Well. Post that in Unknownforce's Ultimate Recovery Tool thread so you are not "off topic" here.

I haven't used the Evo3d in a while but you should probably look over my ...

Post 781 in Unknownforce's thread and the follow up posts right after.

Additional info you may need from my

[Guide]My Hboot 1.5x HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes 2-13-13

and

Post 11. My Gathered RUU .exe/.zip Links (& How to extract RUU zip yourself)

Fyi, I think Unknownforce indicated in one of his first 3 posts that u can brick with the last 2.95 PG86IMG.zip file he linked and then downgrade to 1.13 for s-off. Have to go check...

Keep in mind that you may want to considering posting any issues with the URT/Downgrade tool in Unknownforce's thread if you want any chance of assistance from him.

Bad link in his op but this post has it...

And just as a reference for you later I will quote myself from Ramjet73's 2.95 ota update thread
[HTC EVO 3D] otto325:
K, I started in the Help & Trouble section for my phone. Would be great if you continued your help over there, so I'm not hijacking this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2794935&page=2

Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Got him straightened out...

*Solved* CDMA Sprint Hboot 1.58 Total noob guide for S-off[ROOT]

(Walkthrough for Hboot 1.58 with 2.95 fw and S-On, downgrade to hboot 1.40 with 1.13 fw to get s-off and update back to 2.95 FW)

Sent from my "Up All Night Sleep All Day" Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] dburna74:
HELP ME GUYS!! Please read all these road blocks im hitting!

Hey guys, PLease READ AND TELL ME MY BEST ROUTE HERE.... BTW MY PHONE says on the inside its a EVO4G But its the EVO 3D, i have no idea why it says its EVO 4G when its clearly the EVO 3D with the 3D cam etc...

Im new here so nice to meet everyone..

Ok I just got a HTC EVO 3D brand new offline from a auction. Its the one that has the 3D cam on it.. Anyway Ive been trying to Unlock Bootloader and root my phone but i keep getting dead ends..

For example.. I tried going to Unrevoked.com and i download and plug the phone in it reads it a sec then says something about "Shooter"Not supported at this time..

So i tried revolutionary, Well they dont have the version of the Hbootloader it says i have on my phone from when i take out the battery then hold vol down and power.. I dont know if it matters but its with Virgin Mobil..

Here is the info it has inside the phone..

Says Android version 4.0.3

Htc sense version 3.6 and software number 2.95.652.5 71ORD

I dont know if any of that helps.

Also When i press Vol down then Power the info in there says

***Locked***

SHOOTER XC

HBOOT-1.58.0000

eMMC-BOOT

May 17th 2012..

Now i have no idea what the Above means.. Im gonna go try the HTC site to try and Unlock it. And give Unrevoked another shot.. But if you guys can please Tell me what the issue is and how i can get the S-OFF and root my phone, or send me to a Link that will work id be greatfull.

Update: Just tried Unrevoked again. Its words are "Shooter device is not supported at this time" then under it says " ClockwordModrecovery"

So Please help me out.. Ive watched youtube vids and It just doesnt seem to go like the Vids do.. And Im not sure i Understand How to get my Computers CMD prompt to work the commands on my phone? How do i go about making that happen? I download SDK one time and when i went to extract the whole file it kept haveing issues and wouldnt not let it work..

Im on WIN 7 btw.. Thanks in Advance guys and if you need anymore info just let me know

Ok another Update so I went to the HTC DEV site to try and UNLOCK MY bootloader, And when i download the zip file for windows to bring up the command prmt, It sAYS WHEN i try to extract it " files are having issues encrypting" Skip or keep going.. So i kept going.. So then it throws up the CMD window with a FASTBOOT.EXE SYSTEM ERROR "THE PROGRAM CANT START BECAUSE ADLWINAPI.DLL IS MISSING FROM YOUR COMPUTER. TRY REINSTALLING... WHICH I HAVE SEVERAL TIMES...

Also where it tells me to Hold down the VOL BUTTON then power, Then go to fast boot, plug un usb, then press on bootloader, it runs down a screen and says No image about 6 times running down.It does show my USB FAST BOOT CONNECTED but just doesnt let me into the phone..

WTF??
[HTC EVO 3D] Brian706:
You're on the right track. You need to HTC bootloader unlock and then use juopunutbear s-off.

There are a couple of great guides to choose from:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1889438

And

http://androidforums.com/evo-v-4g-all-things-root/695161-s-off-root-fix-everything-all-in-one.html
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
And are you on the 2.89 FW or 2.95 FW?

Edit: never mind I see u are on 2.95 with hboot 1.58. A difficult position. If u can't get the HTC Unlock to work (stuck at step 13 error) so that jbear can be done ( QADERSO from op), your only option will be the Double Brick/hboot downgrade that Otto just went through a few posts above yours ( see link to his thread).

I also recommend you look over the ops/links that Brian posted as well as the 2 threads in my signature for some background with the 3d.

Once you can successfully connect and run a "fastboot devices", "adb devices", and " fastboot getvar all " commands from command prompt you will be ready to move forward.

Sent from my "Up All Night Sleep All Day" Nexus 5!
[HTC EVO 3D] ctxprince:
Need help, can only boot into 4EXT

Hi I skipped the Step 1 because I am on the newest OTA update. then I followed the Step two. I unlocked at HTCdev then I successfully booted into 4EXT recovery and applied the superunser zip. then I stuck in the recovery and not able boot into the normal system. And I tried several different roms like cyanogen zip all end up error. so currently all i can do is boot into hboot and the 4ext recovery.:(
[HTC EVO 3D] miggsr:
Is your Bootloader unlocked with s-on if yes I'd look for ruu zip not the exe place it in the root of sd card boot up to Bootloader mode let it install and start over
[HTC EVO 3D] ctxprince:
Need help, can only boot into 4EXT

I can boot into the 4ext recovery so i assume it is bootloader unlocked?

yes it still is s-on.

you mean download the ruu zip file and run from pc end? what kind of ruu file should i looking for?

I have the virgin media phone but im in UK so really just want to use it without phone function:)

Thanks for speedy reply!:good:
[HTC EVO 3D] ctxprince:
some body help please!!

I have tried the RUU this post provided it was unable to flash the rom. stuck on the black and white HTC logo and when unpluged the usb cable it shows RUU fail.

I have downloaded the RUU zip from other website but dont know how to use them. I put on the sd card and tried install from the 4EXT recovery but showed fail.

If now I repeat step 2 after it installed the superuser it reboots to the white green HTC logo and enter the restart loop over and over again.

What should I do? did I bricked my phone?:(
[HTC EVO 3D] hossman:
Did u make a backup before flashing?

Sounds like you either wiped system or tried to flash a ROM other than ice cream sandwich... If you want to flash jb or kk you must get soff and downgrade your hboot.

No you have not bricked your phone.

If you didn't make a backup you now need to flash an ICS stock based ROM

If you did make a backup...wipe/format all except SD card then restore backup
[HTC EVO 3D] B-seven:
Funky! I'm lookin for that!!
[HTC EVO 3D] Brian706:
Say what? Is this mistake? A tapatalk glitch or something?
[HTC EVO 3D] KinoTheMystic:
about htc unlock

Okay so I was given this phone from my dad (HTC Evo V) and the bootloader was already unlocked. It's S-On. Rooted. Both OTA updates. Do I skip straight to flashing the 4ext recovery or do I have to go through the bootloader unlocking process (will it update it or just do nothing)?
[HTC EVO 3D] Alixbot:
so after the ruu is flashed (took me a while) do we update the ota or do that after another step? when do i do it? :confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] Alixbot:
Quick tip! I solved the QHSUSB_DLOAD (brick) issue after wire tap by first

A: taking out the sim card and turning on bootloader without it then reinserting it

B: after a second failed wiretap, instead of doing all that i just kept trying it until the computer recognized my device again.

My hypothesis is that this **** happened to me because the QHSUSB_DLOAD issue is actually just the halfway point in the process and you need to re-tap the card to get through the whole process.
[HTC EVO 3D] pepperjam:
Malware!

Windows Defender said the linked executable is malware. I ignored the warning since the thread seems legit (500+ comments and nobody having problems). As soon as it installed, my Windows 10 PC crashed and restarted.

Then it crashed and restarted again.

I managed to get into Safe Mode and uninstall the program, but it crashed and restarted again.

Now I'm running a full scan, which should take about another five hours.
[HTC EVO 3D] chubaan:
that was really fast .. thanks ..
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
I would stay away from the 2.89 based Sprint kernel (meanrom folder). It has different header addresses that may not be compatible with 3rd party kernel installers you might plan to try later (causing a bootloop, but u can work around it). Better off with the VM ICS Leak kernel that is default with Meanrom.

Sent from my "Up all night, Sleep all day" EVO3D!
[HTC EVO 3D] Flashalot:
Could you add your hboots to here I need the new one and 1.40

CDMA

Evo 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Sure. They are in post #7 of mpgrimm2's thread on bootloader differences. I've also added that link to the end of Step3 in the guide.

Thanks for the suggestion.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Is there any security risk in using the JuopunutBear hboot over the original, or the use of the 4ext recovery manager?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Security questions about rooting and S-OFF

That depends on what you mean by security.

As far as the integrity of your phone, neither method is going to damage it but the wire trick might corrupt the SD card contents. That can easily be fixed by formatting and restoring the SD card. 4EXT recovery is just a tool to take advantage of being rooted and S-OFF, and I don't think it inherently represents a security risk.

If you're asking if being rooted and S-OFF has security risks associated with it, to some extent it does, and some software doesn't run on rooted devices. The "S" in S-ON stands for "Security", in this case to protect the NAND memory of the phone, and once you turn that off you need to be a lot more careful about how and what you flash as I indicated in the warning on the OP of this thread.

Some companies and government agencies don't allow rooted phones to be used on their networks so you might want to check that if you work for one of those organizations. Rooting (and jailbreaking for iPhones) has generally been associated with hacking, even though that's not why the majority of us root and gain S-OFF for our phones.

Does that answer your question?

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
I more meant does using the JuopunutBear bootloader and 4ext open your phone to the possibility to be exploited. I'm sure that the programs are trustworthy, I'm just paranoid of giving "unknown" programs open access to my phone. In other words, is there risk of malevolent code that could be installed, and thus garner passwords, personal info, etc. In addition, what is gained by getting S-OFF, over just the HTC unlock method? What is the benefit?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Not specifically, but generically rooting and gaining S-OFF for your phone by definition makes it easier for you to modify, and in turn potentially for malware to makes changes that couldn't be made if you stay stock. You definitely have to be a lot more careful about what you install and how you install it once you are rooted and S-OFF.

I'm not going to try to convince you to do the procedure as that is a decision only you can make. Reading this article may help and I'm sure you can find more references and opinions on the risks and benefits of rooting by searching the Internet.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
I just get paranoid, but the files in this guide should be clean? It's the programs/ROMS down the line i need to worry about?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Yes, the QADERSO.zip file is the only download required for this guide and it was scanned multiple times for malware, and I haven't had any reports of problems with the files contained in that .zip.

As far as future program and ROM/kernel files go, there are apps from some pretty well known names in malware detection available for Android including Avast and Kaspersky and I would suggest you look into installing one of those, even if you stay stock.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Information for users already S-OFF

This guide is for S-ON users, but I'll try to help anyway.

You are already S-OFF so you should be OK running the ICS ROM's except for a few that require the 1.58 bootloader. In your situation, I would recommend running the RUU.exe contained in the QADERSO.zip download for this guide from Windows to make sure everything is in sync with the official Sprint ICS build, then flashing the JBear Sprint ICS bootloader from post #7 of mpgrimm2's hboot thread linked a few posts above and on the OP of this thread after Step3. If you want to run GB or AOSP ROM's later you will need to downgrade your hboot to a lower version as documented in the hboot thread.

Then install 4EXT recovery by putting the phone into fastboot USB mode and using the "fasboot flash recovery recovery.img" as documented in Step2 of this guide. After that you can either continue with Step2 of this guide and root the stock ICS ROM, or use 4EXT recovery to flash a custom rooted ROM of your choice.

You won't need to do Step3 of this guide since you are S-OFF already.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] sullivan7221:
So forgive me for pestering you again kind sirs, but.... Won't flashing one of jbeats hboots remove s-off??

And I guess most importantly... Do I download the hboot from http://unlimited.io/downloads/hboots/ ?? And do I get the hboot from shooter/ or shooter u/? Annnnd.... I want the ics/jb_hboot.zip correct?
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
No. That's an urban myth. :)

The only way to remove S-OFF and set radio security back to S-ON is to use the "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" command and you don't want to do that unless you have a stock signed bootloader installed, such as the 1.58 bootloader installed with the RUU, or you will brick the phone.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] sullivan7221:
Ah, ok. I see. So I revised my post above yours with a few more questions.... Mind answering those as well? Sorry. Thanks for the quick response though!
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Regarding the hboots, I recommended getting them from post #7 of mpgrimm2's thread on bootloader differences in my original response to your first post. That thread explains the difference between the various bootloaders and gives you downloads for all of them in one place. The unlimited.io site has only the JBear hboots with no explanation of the differences.

I also recommended starting with the JBear Sprint ICS (1.58.5858) version, but you may need to downgrade if you decide to run GB or AOSP ROM's.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] sullivan7221:
Thanks again!
[HTC EVO 3D] LostRib:
Yeah, I rooted today using the guide although I kept the stock bootloader instead of the modified Jbear one. Is it okay that the bootloader says Locked but I have S-OFF?

I actually also downloaded the Avast security app today since I heard it was pretty good with a firewall and anti-theft.

Thanks for the help.
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Congratulations!

Yes, the "***LOCKED***" status is good because that's the way it comes from the factory and if you HTC unlock and then lock it will show "***RELOCKED***" as a flag to HTC/Sprint that the phone was unlocked at some point. However, the locked stock 1.58 bootloader that you have now will not let you do fastboot commands like "flash" and "erase" but you might not need those if you can do everything from the phone. Now that you are S-OFF the bootloader can be changed by flashing a PG86IMG.zip file in the current bootloader, so it's easy to switch later if you need the fastboot commands or want to run GB or AOSP ROM's.

I use Avast on my phone as well and it's pretty comprehensive. It automatically scans new apps as they are installed.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
How to change bootloader (hboot) when S-OFF

Since there have been a lot of questions about bootloaders in this thread and elsewhere in the Evo 3D forums, this post is to make it easier to find and flash the bootloader (hboot) you need. Here are the steps required:

1. Go to mpgrimm2's thread on bootloader differences and read through post #1 to better understand the difference between bootloaders and decide which one you need.

2. Download the bootloader you want to use from post #7. The bootloader zip files attached to that post have both the "SPCS_001" (Sprint) and "SPCS_002" (Virgin Mobile) CID's in the android-info.txt file so they will work with the Evo 3D and the Evo V.

3. Flash the bootloader using one of the two options in post #2. Either placing the PG86IMG.zip in the root of the SD card or using the fastboot method will work regardless of which bootloader is currently installed and whether it is locked or not. Here's a modified fastboot method from the unlimited.io website that clears cache and reboots after flashing:

4. Important when flashing a PG86IMG.zip file: If you flash the new bootloader from the current bootloader you must have a way to delete the PG86IMG.zip from the root of the SD card. This can be done in one the following ways:

- Ensure that the ROM currently flashed is bootable with the new bootloader so you can use a file manager in Android to delete the PG86IMG.zip file.

- Remove the SD card from the phone and use an SD card reader on another device to delete the PG86IMG.zip.

- Use the trick in this post (credit to plaidcounty) to get into recovery, then flash a bootable ROM and use the first option above, or use a file manager from recovery to delete the PG86IMG.zip file. If the recovery you use (including the current version of 4EXT) does not have a file manager built in, you can use Aroma File Manager from any recovery by flashing it the way you would any other .zip installation file. Make sure it is somewhere on you SD card and you have it configured and know how to use it before you need it to delete the PG86IMG.zip file.

If you enter the bootloader again without deleting the PG86IMG.zip file, it will only allow you to either flash that file again or do a normal boot into Android, so unless a bootable ROM is already flashed you will not be able to boot Android or start recovery from the bootloader with the SD card installed and end up in a loop.

When the PG86IMG.zip file is used, once a new bootloader is flashed and that file is deleted you need to go into recovery and format cache+dalvik. Until this is done in 4EXT, it will force safe mode and not allow most recovery functions.

I hope this helps those of you that need to change bootloaders after you have completed this guide and are S-OFF with the JuopunutBear Sprint ICS (1.58.5858) or Virgin Mobile ICS (1.57.5757) bootloader.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Sending em your way for this post right now. Good info, not just here, but in other threads. You should link this post in your op or quote it at the bottom of it.

Sent from my "Up all night, Sleep all day" EVO3D!
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Thanks!

Added it to the OP of this thread where I had a link to your hboot differences thread already.

ramjet73
[HTC EVO 3D] mpgrimm2:
Thread maintenance is a PITA isn't it? (Makes me glad I'm not a mod) ;)

Worth it for the folks that come looking for info. Outdated threads are annoying.

Sent from my "Up all night, Sleep all day" EVO3D!
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Not just annoying. They can be dangerous too.
[HTC EVO 3D] tello2323:
i am trying to do this and it backed up everything good but when the phone boots into juopunutbear screen it says

======== ControlBear 0.6 beta for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========

Starting up......

Connecting to device...

Searching device.....

Connect device and install drivers

Press ENTER to exit.....

i downloaded all drivers for it but still nothing
[HTC EVO 3D] ramjet73:
Make sure you uninstall HTC Sync (but not the drivers) and any type of USB tethering software that can interfere with the controlbear utility being able to connect to to the phone, per the prerequisites on the unlimited.io website.

There are more tips for JuopunutBear in the OP of this thread, the XDA sticky thread for JuopunutBear in the Development Forum, and the troubleshooting link for the unlimited.io website in the references for Step3, and if that doesn't solve your problem you can get real time help using the support link in the references for Step3. They can provide a batch file that will temporarily kill all Windows tasks that might be interfering with the connection.

ramjet73