yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
You keep saying CD file. It's an image file. Once you get fastboot working, you can fastboot flash it. Someone else will have to help you with those details. I only popped in to provide that link and some basic feedback. Seems like you have some reading to do.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Do you have an SD card and a card reader?

EDIT: If you put the attached zip onto an SD card, put it in the EVO and boot into the bootloader (HBOOT), it should pick up the zip and install recovery for you.

Again I reiterate that there is no CD-making involved here. I think the way Windows handles .img files is confusing you.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lhooves:
Thanks again so much! I'll try to find more info, so sorry for pestering--you've been an immensely awesome help!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bennetwa:
SuperSU Install Issue

I decided after some back and forth to keep my Sprint EVO 4g LTE a while longer. Compared with the new Android phones out there I didn't see much benefit that updating the SD card and installing a custom ROM couldn't solve. And besides I didn't want to get into another 2yr commitment with Sprint, let along pay hundreds for a new phone. I figured too with rooting my wife’s LG LS720 how hard could be? Well after some time last night and several hours today I'm stumped!

I initially tried rooting via the command prompt and Flashboot method about year ago and ran into problems and so put it aside and told myself "I'll wait until some better instructions or guide come out and give it another shot." Well this time I stumbled across the WinDroid Univ Android Toolkit and figure I'd give a try.

Despite some initial hiccups on my part, I was able to get to the point of unlocking my bootloader, installing TWRP 2.8.30 recovery, and obtaining what I thought was my SU root. While in TWRP and hitting reboot, system and choosing to install SU and rebooting, I get the following error in red letters: "E: Failed to get default context and file mode for storage files.", followed by MTP enabled and then saying it is loading the SU script.

Once booted up and going into Apps, I found no SU app. So I tried the install process once again and obtained the same results. I even went to Google Playstore and downloaded SuperSU and installed it and then received the following error message: "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install it. This is a problem." However in TWRP file explorer I see that the SU directory is created and what "appears" to be all the appropriate directories, files and the apk listed.

I did a google search re the red lettered message in TWRP and came across a thread at the Android Stack Exch and found that another TWRP user reverted back to 2.8.0.1 and found that the error message went away. Would this error message be tripping me up? Should I revert to an early Windroid toolkit version and if so which one? I tried too, installing the SuperSU 1.94 zip file via TWRP and had no luck there either. I do have S-ON. Do I need to be S-OFF? Finally, I do have a SanDisk UltraPlus 32GB micro SD HCI card installed. Should I remove the card?

As for specs the following are of my phone:

HTC Sence 4.5.,

EVO 4.1.1.

Jewel PVT SHIP S-ON RL

SW Ver: 3.17.651.97IORD

HBOOT 2.09

Radio: 1.31.11.0830

Open DSP: 131.11.0.45.0815

eMMC-boot

I have Windows 8.1 desktop and Windows 7.0 laptop. I started out using the desktop a Sony Vaio A-n-1 but was having USB connection issues so switched to using my laptop.

Thank you in advance for your time and any helpful instruction you can provide.

Bennett :confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 7357:
I recently rooted my Evo a little over a month ago, so I'll explain what I did. There are some work-arounds, so don't think that everything will be a cake walk. I also had difficulties with WinDroid, but it is still a great help.

1. Use latest RUU 4.13.651.4 to update your HBoot and partition layout (Newer ROMs need this)

2. Use WinDroid to get HTC Dev unlocked

3. Install TWRP (I did it via fastboot because WinDroid wouldn't for some reason)

4. From TWRP, reboot the system and it will prompt you to install SuperSU, do it (If it still gives you issues, which it shouldn't, download the SuperSU zip to your SD card and use TWRP to install it)

5. Power up your Evo and finish installing SuperSU.

6. Run RumRunner to get S-Off (If you plan on flashing new radios, get S-Off)

7. Create a nandroid

8. Use your newly rooted device as is, or flash a new ROM.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bennetwa:
SuperSU Install Issue

Thanks for the reply. I'll give theses steps a try and let you know what success I have.

I came across the shipped ROMs site with the following listed Jewel ROMs

RUU_JEWEL_CL_ICS_40_Sprint_WWE_1.13.651.1_Radio_1.02.12.0427_NV_SPCS_2.28_003_release_259183_signed.exe

RUU_JEWEL_CL_ICS_40_Sprint_WWE_1.12.651.2_Radio_1.02.11.0423_2_NV_SPCS_2.28_003_release_257970_signed.exe

RUU_JEWEL_DD_ICS_40_HTCCN_CHS_CT_1.27.1401.1_R4_Radio_1.08.40.0601_NV_CT_2.35_001_release_265471_signed.exe

RUU_JEWEL_CL_ICS_40_Sprint_WWE_1.22.651.3_Radio_1.05.11.0606_NV_SPCS_2.45_003_release_268323_signed.exe

RUU_JEWEL_CLICS_40_S_Sprint_WWE-2.13.651.1_Radio_1.12.11.0809_NV_SPCS-2.45_003_release_277028_signed.exe

Would it be the 1st one listed that I use or there a different site that I should be going to?

Thanks again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Use the TWRP I just posted, and download and install the latest SuperSU zip and you should be fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
The 4.13.651.4 RUU can be found in the link below:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407577420
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bennetwa:
SuperSU Install Issue

Thank you CPTB, MAG-ENF, and user 7537. With the info provided I am now upgraded to the latest ROM, unlocked and doing the super user jig!:D

Bennett,

Portland, OR
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] musicfeind2001:
Greetings! I'm a PC user, zero experience with the backend of android and smaller devices. I recently had to replace the screen of my EVO design with boost, and the phone just isn't the same.

I have a EVO 4G that came with my Sprint contract. I would like to root the phone to transfer it to my Boost Mobile account.

Will this software enable me to do that? Is it pretty straighforward to the point that I can do it myself, with little experience with phones? It's a nice phone, I'd be very disappointed to brick it!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
Device Failed Enumeration

Hi everyone, been reading here for awhile but this is my first post. Have a lot experience rooting phones and a B.S. in Computer Science, so not exactly a noob just so you're aware. I've read every reply to this thread, I've researched, read, and watched videos for hours and so this is my last resort. I need your help. I am attempting to root an HTC EVO 4G LTE (Sprint). I have used the walkthrough posted earlier in this thread to install the HTC Sync Manager & Drivers then uninstalled HTC Sync but left the Drivers installed; I've got Java and the SDK packages installed. When the phone is turned on, I can use a command prompt and "adb devices" lists the phone as HT27HS414689. "fastboot devices" command lists nothing.

Here's the main problem: when I turn the phone off and take it into Fastboot mode, my Device Manager no longer recognizes the device. It shows the following: Unknown USB Device (Device Failed Enumeration) & within the properties of that entry, the description states the following:

"Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)

A request for the USB BOS descriptor failed."

And of course, when I use Command Prompt to issue the command: fastboot oem get_identifier_token, it simply shows: <waiting for device> --- and nothing ever happens.

I'm running Windows 8.1. From what I can tell, this seems to be some type of communication error between Windows 8.1 and the Fastboot mode of HTC devices. I have disabled Windows Driver Signature Enforcement. I have edited the registry in an attempt to override the USB BOS request.... I'm getting nowhere. I cannot even get WinDroid itself to give me the Token ID that I need to unlock the bootloader of this device. I am officially stuck guys so that's all the information I can think of for now..... Does anyone have any suggestions of something that I've not tried or something that I'm maybe overlooking?

Please help!!!!! Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fizbanrapper:
Did you disable your antivirus software? If not, that might help. I've so far been able to avoid Windows 8, so I'm not much help.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
Yes. I don't think it has anything to do w/ the Antivirus software though. I'm fairly certain that it's a Windows 8.1 issue and I'm really just wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem and come up w/ a solution. Microsoft has a KB article & corresponding download stating it'll fix it, but I even tried to install that -- and it says "this is not a valid update for your system" lol makes no sense.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Uninstall all of the HTC Drivers from the PC. Reboot the PC. Put the device in fastboot mode and connect to the computer and let it install the drivers automatically. Use a USB 2.0 port if you can - 3.0 might require updated USB drivers for the PC.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
Did what you suggested. Rebooted; phone in Fastboot mode. Device manager still showed: Unknown USB Device (Device Failed Enumeration). Allowed it to search online and it came back with "The best driver software for your device is already installed." I didn't really see how that would've made any difference but I tried it anyways... thx for the suggestion but I guess I'm just gonna give up because there doesn't seem to be a solution.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Only other option is this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49131915

I suggested what I did because I noticed that on a clean install, Windows 8.1 picked up the proper fastboot driver for my device as long as I didn't install the HTC Drivers first. It might be too late now, since you already installed them, though.

But the manual solution in the thread I linked should work. Just make sure you check for the files in the folder manually, otherwise you'll have issues with using any USB input devices when you reboot the PC.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
That links to the same Microsoft KB download that said doesn't apply to my PC. I also tried the usb.zip and attempted to install manually, but my Device Manager returns with "The best driver software for your device is already installed" this is impossible
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Read the whole post.

There's a script you run that puts the files where they need to go. Essentially it replaces the 8.1 versions with 8.0 versions. You have to read the whole thing and follow the "old (dirty)" instructions.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
Thank you, Captain_Throwback!

I stand corrected. After replacing those files w/ the old versions, I rebooted and the HTC EVO 4G LTE was FINALLY recognized by Windows 8.1 while in Fastboot mode. Then, I was able to get the identifier token so I could unlock it thru HTCDev. I then flashed ClockworkMod Recovery and used that to install SuperSU and voila, it is ROOTED! SUCCESS!!!!!

[MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION] -- THANK YOU, for directing me to that site w/ the old USB Drivers. I was stuck at that point for at least a good 12 hours, and you were instrumental in my success. I appreciate your help immensely!!!!! :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Glad to hear it. But before you break anything further I recommend you update your ClockworkMod to TWRP as CWM has some issues on the EVO.

It's already possible that you've corrupted your misc partition. Where did you get CWM from?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lil tim:
I tried TWRP first but it wouldn't respond. So that's why I went looking for CWM because I've used it on plenty of Samsung Devices. I found the one for the HTC EVO LTE @ https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager -- I was just rooting it for someone else for a little cash, and they have SU access so they're happy. The device didn't seem to be giving me any problems but I just gave it back to it's Owner. Hopefully no major issues lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Since the device isn't getting anymore updates, it should be fine. Not sure what you mean by it wouldn't respond, but I have the latest TWRP linked here in case it becomes an issue at some point in the future. I haven't seen any issues reported with TWRP lately.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
Hi Captain. I am trying to unlock my bootloader but I am not having any luck. I tried many things including what the "dirty" instructions and I cant seem to get my pc to recognize my evo 4g lte when its in fastboot mode. Are there any suggestions?

I am on Win 8.1 64bit.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KingFatty:
Maybe describe your current phone status (what versions of everything like HBOOT, recovery etc.) and the steps in painful detail. Like:

1. disconnect phone from everything

2. boot phone by holding power button and volume up

etc. etc. ... to the point where you connect the USB cable and do whatever on the computer.

Maybe that way we can notice if anything is odd.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
This is what it shows.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 7357:
Simple answer, HTCdev unlock your phone. I suggest you use WinDroid to assist you with this. If you wish to fully root your phone, follow the guide in my signature.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
That doesn't work either. When I run the command: fastboot oem get_identifier_token, I get an dll file missing error.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 7357:
Have you tried using WinDroid to do it? It should help you find out what your issue might be. In my opinion, you should start by updating your HBoot to 2.10.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
I tried running the RUU for Android 4.3 and software version 4.13.651.3 (I think this is what updates the hboot to 2.10?) but it wont complete. It gets to the point where it reboots my phone and the black htc screen shows up. An error comes up on the RUU that it cannot find my device.

I tried using windroid but once my device goes into fastboot, windroid doesnt recognize it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] KingFatty:
maybe try the RUU for Android 4.3 and software version 4.13.651.4 (the version you have ends in .3 which is older than the version ending in .4). I forgot where I recently downloaded it from, but after you get a hold of it, can you access a different computer to run it from?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
I think I found what you were talking about:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2639180

However, I was able to use a Win 7 laptop and update to 4.13.651.3. With Win 7, I was able to get the phone recognized in fastboot mode. I used WinDroid to get my token and I submitted it to HTC and got my unlock_code.bin. When I try to use the unlock_code.bin with WinDroid, it doesn't unlock anything. The bootloader still says "Locked".

Not sure what to do here. I guess I'll try to update to 4.13.651.4 and try again ?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 7357:
try: fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

This page will help you with that.

If you plan on flashing new roms, do the 4.13.651.4 update. Link in my sig.

If you still have trouble connecting your phone, try: adb devices

aslo: fastboot devices

That will list your phone, so if it comes back blank, you will know that your device isn't recognized. Try each of these steps: use a different usb port, then a new cable, then reinstall your utilities, then your drivers.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
Thanks! I had to use the fastboot flash command and it unlocked the phone. I used rum runner and got s-off. I installed twrp recovery. Now my issue is that I cannot flash cm12. I downloaded jewel cm12 nightly from the cm website and when I flash I get a few errors. I'll try to see if I can post what the errors are.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 7357:
CM12 is a new rom, obviously. To flash it, you need the new partition layout from the 4.13.651.4 update. If you've already done that, download the cm12 zip to you sdcard and use TWRP to install it. Post any errors you get here.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
This is the error I get:

Installing '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
I:Zip contains SELinux file_contexts file in its root. Extracting to /file_contexts
I:Legacy property environment initialized.
minzip: Extracted 3 file(s)
could not detect filesystem for /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system, assuming ext4
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system at /system: No such file or directory
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/backuptool.sh] with 2 args
grep: /system/build.prop: No such file or directory
Not backing up files from incompatible version: 12
run_program: child exited with status 127
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/otasigcheck.sh] with 1 args
unmount of /system failed; no such volume
I:Legacy property environment disabled.
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'
Updating partition details...
I:Data backup size is 154MB, free: 10244MB.
I:Unable to mount '/sd-ext'
I:Actual block device: '', current file system: 'ext4'
I:Unable to mount '/usb-otg'
I:Actual block device: '', current file system: 'vfat'
...done
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Are you using my latest TWRP, under Downloads here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50112370? That's what you should be using. Try that and see if it works then. I assume you're currently using a different version.

Also, please confirm your HBOOT information, so we can confirm your device if fully up to date on firmware.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
working under wine????

has anyone ruin this on linux under wine? a how to would be appreciated.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
so i spent 8 hrs plus just to get a hard drive with a working windows 7 on it. man i hate windows. anyway this app for rooting doesnt work. i already had bootloader unlocked. thi s windroid app did install twrp but nothing will root this device no matter what i do.

please offer some constructive advice please!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fizbanrapper:
I'm not familiar with every single s-off method, but gaining root is required prior to using most of the s-off tools.

All you have to do to get root is to flash the update-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from twrp. Use Google to find and download the file.

At some point before your start flashing ROMs, make sure you're using the latest twrp from captain throwback, 2.8.5.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
the twrp install by windroid is for hboot 2.10. i spent 8 hrs installing and updating window to run windroid only to find out afterwards that my hboot is 2.09 and the twrp thats installed wont work with it and now im stuck with it. ive tried s-off as was suggested i tried moonshine and dirty rancun. moonshine errored at the end after 10 phone reboots and dirty racun worked on my 64 bit linux right up to running rabies thingy and it didnt like 64 bit so i installed 32 bit and i cant get the racun to recognize my phone as being connected and so i think i have that fixed but racun doesnt like my 3.17 kernel or rom or whatever. ive been up all night, spent greater than 16 hrs on this and im thorougly disgusted.

yup

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nope, i take it back. the phone is not recognized in 32 bit ubuntu

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what's really stupid is after following instructions to mount mtp devices and even before, i get an android phone icon on my screen and it open in the file manager and i can see files on the internal storage but there is still an error when i connect the phone that says it cant mount the mtp device and yet i see the icon and peruse the files...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
now twrp locksrp locks up on me. its useless
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
this site with all the jewel images

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jewel
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
No, don't use those.

Use the latest one (2.8.5.0) from here: https://basketbuild.com/devs/Captain_Throwback/EVO 4G LTE/Recovery
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Can you post your bootloader info? Hboot version & radio version, preferably.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
i got twrp installed finally by manually flash booting twrp from this page http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jewel i used 2.8.5.0

what info from my bootloader would you like? i have hboot 2.09. im glad to tell you anything that would make this process easier for everyone

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i did use 2.8.5.0 from those you said not to use and it was flawless

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yes

hboot 2.0.9.0000

radio 1.13.11.0830
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
Have you tried the Rumrunner exploit?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2498684
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
i did use those you said not to use before you said not to use them and 2.8.5.0 was flawless.

i did then install the one you said to use and it was also flawless

they both seem to work.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Magnum_Enforcer:
I think what Cap means is the one you installed only works with the new partition layout, whereas his version works with both versions.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] liz.beth:
oh. thanks for that.

as it stands now after i did a facepalm to get s-off i am almost complete with this

RUU_JEWEL_CL_JB43_SENSE50_MR_Sprint_WWE_4.13.651.4_Râ€¦igned_one_step

i might try lollipop beta

ps in my home town you may pop the lolli but you may not gag it......something

my rom is complete! tehehe

pps now my boot is 2.10 and my radio is 1.13.11.1105
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rapscallion16:
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 Now Out!

I'm happy to announce that the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 update is now out! It includes a bunch of new features, fixes and supported devices, so check it out and let me know what you think! :fingers-crossed:

You can download it here.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chevycam94:
Windows 10, trying to hook up to a Nexus Player. It opens, but then immediately crashes. Only crashes if the Nexus Player is connected through USB.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sconetto:
maybe u can add the new moto g, the 3rd generation :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rapscallion16:
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5 Now Out!

I'm happy to announce that the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.5 update is now out! As always, let me know what you think and report any bugs you encounter! :highfive:

You can download it here.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wittier:
I'm a newbie to this.

I have Unlocked the bootloader. I have flashed the TWRP recovery. I have rooted and flashed the SuperSu.

I need advice on the next step. I want to flash a basic AOSP ROM or a very stable custom ROM.

what do I need do do that? which ROMs are good for this phone? I just want it to be a clean, fast Android device for WiFi internet, email, camera, etc.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] dangle79:
CM or PAC

PAC has more features than CM.