Okay so I got the EVO 3D about 2 days ago and fell in love with it. I just have some questions as a new EVO user.
1. Is rooting this phone dangerous? Has anyone ever bricked their device doing this?
2. What is the difference between the HTC bootloader unlocked and a rooting method on these forums. Oh and what is the best root method?
3. With all the features on the phone as it is, is it necessary to root in the first place
4. If so, what is the best ROM out right now (i heard alot about infected eternity)
5.is sense 3.5 available on this phone?
6. How do I get a working beats audio thing on here?
Thanks you guys,
Ognimnella
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1.no. Probably.
2. Depends on what hboot you are. Revolutionary is the best and only I think if you're 1.4.
3. Yes, for sure. So many things you can do with root.
4. I like eternity but I'm on myns warm rim now. Also like miui.
5. Yes there are a few 3.5 roms. Haven't tried them.
6. Beats are included in most roms nowadays but i've seen flashable zips around here somewhere.
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Kay you need to tell us what hboot your on. Also yes root it now there are plenty of good roms out right now. Go with the one you would like the most. I personally like senseless Rom the most cuz it gives you aosp experience with your 4g and 3d. There is a 3.5 Rom right now and it will be updated soon now that sac got his phone running again. The beats file is in the dev section. And its flashable
The diff between HTC method is that you can't flash roms the traditional way you have to flash differently because of the kernal you have to flash kernal in fastboot mode with the htcmethod lame I know. The unrevoked method you can flash roms without doing all the bs which is awesome less work lol let us know your hboot so you can get more help
ok how do I find the hboot on this phone, also my phone is cdma, just a little extra info
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ok how do I find the hboot on this phone, also my phone is cdma, just a little extra info
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Turn phone completely off, then hold down volume and power untill you get a white screen upper right corner will have the hboot version.
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My hboot is 1.50.0000
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Kay go to the dev section for cdma and look for the guide called unlocking using HTC method + twrp it will show you everything you need its kinda in the bottom of the section. You'll find it
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Kay go to the dev section for cdma and look for the guide called unlocking using HTC method + twrp it will show you everything you need its kinda in the bottom of the section. You'll find it
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I just need to know will this brick my phone? Cause I don't wasn't to mess it up men
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ognimnella said:
I just need to know will this brick my phone? Cause I don't wasn't to mess it up men
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Read what root is...and the risk of rooting NO ONE IS RESPONSIBLE OF DAMAGES OR A BROKEN PHONE...
Do it at ur own risk ur resposible for ur own actions , if u don't know what ur doing , u better off getting someone who does or else u will brick ur phone. Flashing wit hboot 1.5 takes time n some knowledge.
Rooting wit 1.4 hboot is easy as 1,2,3!
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I'm rooted you all, thank you. I am flashing infected eternity when I get home
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Without using HTC unlock tool. I'm on hboot 1.50. Please help
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Luda305 said:
Without using HTC unlock tool. I'm on hboot 1.50. Please help
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Search Here!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192661
You currently can't root 1.5 without using HTC's method. Revolutionary is supposedly working on it but its been along time and there doesn't seem to be that much of a rush since HTC released their method.
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You currently can't root 1.5 without using HTC's method. Revolutionary is supposedly working on it but its been along time and there doesn't seem to be that much of a rush since HTC released their method.
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I just dont agree with HTCs method. I would rather have s-off so I can flash kernels through recovery.
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Same here luda I'm still waiting for unrevoked to be updated it seems that alot of people are having problems with oficial htc unlock and you can't even install cm7 unless you rooted your phone with unrevoked so I guess we just have to wait maybe one month or two or three who knows
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Same here luda I'm still waiting for unrevoked to be updated it seems that alot of people are having problems with oficial htc unlock and you can't even install cm7 unless you rooted your phone with unrevoked so I guess we just have to wait maybe one month or two or three who knows
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Yea but it sure is taking long though. I have sat in front of my pc ready to use HTC unlock but I just don't want to.
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It is possible to flash CM7 with the HTC Unlock . You have to do it through fastboot . But I agree with everyone here Im not really liking the idea of using the HTC unlock . I to have found myself on HTC's website but just cant bring myself to trust them . I have been waiting patiently for Alpha/Unrevoked to work some magic . That or hope like hell something goes wrong with mine and I get another warranty claim and get 1.40 bootloader on the replacement LOL
How long have you guys been waiting?
Also I don't see no threads out there about alpha/rev working on hboot 1.50 so that ish is driving me crazy....
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Is there a way to go back to 1.40.
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Is there a way to go back to 1.40.
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Nope.
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I don't think we can go back there's no way
Hey guys. I ve rooted the samsung epic 4g pretty easy. I just got the evo 3D from sprint. Is there a one click root for this. What is the easy way to root this phone. Can anyone give me so good information.
Depends on what version of bootloader you have. Which one you got?
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Betting its 1.5 if ya just got it. There are some good walk throughs out there. Have to use fastboot, but its fairly quick and easy.
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Version 3.0
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Well I just got mine from sprint and mare sure they didn't update it outta the box..had 1.40 WOOT!!so what ya gotta do is pull the battery, put I back in and gold the VOL+DOWN & Power at the same time until it takes u into the Hboot...at the top it will tell u which Hboot u got
1.30xxxxx
1.40xxxxx
1.50xxxxx
Now the first two i listed are good...but if u got 1.50 u have to use HTC's method which still isn't bad...in the dev section there are a few great guides on how to use HTC's method and get u your recovery and everything. If u got either of the first two the Google _revolutionary_ and it should be the first selection that pops up...u will need the SDK Installed on Yur PC but I think it may give u a link on there page if u need it. But on the REV page they give great directions. I'm head to bed but I'm sure someone else here can help when u find out which Hboot u got. That's very important. Good luck....Jon
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Okay thanks my hboot is 1.5 so is there any good one click root programs?????
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as of right now there are no root methods other than HTC's ghetto warranty voiding root.
cflo00 said:
Okay thanks my hboot is 1.5 so is there any good one click root programs?????
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The only way to root the hboot 1.5 is the htc method but it sucks...
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cflo00 said:
Okay thanks my hboot is 1.5 so is there any good one click root programs?????
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It doesn't suck if u know how to use it. It gives u full access to root, but there is an extra step to flashing custom kernels. scrosler I. the dev section made a program for the PC that makes it ten times easier to flash the newer twrp recovery and get u on Yur way. So for kernels u have to fastboot your CUSTOM kernels....
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I received a brand new evo 3d because they were out of the Evo 4g replacements. I was pretty stoked because i was getting a new phone to go flash crazy with. Little did i know, no root! Damn! Htcdev unlocker Sux and isn't working for me. it goes through the whole process but won't unlock. So i just gave up. Anyway the phone is still a beast and atleast i have a brand new phone to tide me over until April for my upgrade. But of course I'm going to wait now for the lte phones to come out. Hope you all are having fun flashing, i envy you all. And a little jealous to.
Damn I'm bored!
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Did you try to unlock via Revolutionary?
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I received a brand new evo 3d because they were out of the Evo 4g replacements. I was pretty stoked because i was getting a new phone to go flash crazy with. Little did i know, no root! Damn! Htcdev unlocker Sux and isn't working for me. it goes through the whole process but won't unlock. So i just gave up. Anyway the phone is still a beast and atleast i have a brand new phone to tide me over until April for my upgrade. But of course I'm going to wait now for the lte phones to come out. Hope you all are having fun flashing, i envy you all. And a little jealous to.
Damn I'm bored!
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jamesclinton said:
Did you try to unlock via Revolutionary?
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Yeah i tried but i have that crappy 1.50 bootloader. So that doesn't work. But I'm content for now. I'm going to be patient and something good may happen soon.
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Oh sh**t 1.50 bootloader sucks.
edit:am on gsm version,but i think you can still flash custom rom wt s-on but not sure tho
try this thread maybe u can get something http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491107
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Yeah i tried but i have that crappy 1.50 bootloader. So that doesn't work. But I'm content for now. I'm going to be patient and something good may happen soon.
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jamesclinton said:
Oh sh**t 1.50 bootloader sucks.
edit:am on gsm version,but i think you can still flash custom rom wt s-on but not sure tho
try this thread maybe u can get something http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491107
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Thanks, I'm already subscribed to that thread and check it everyday.
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I wish i could help
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Thanks, I'm already subscribed to that thread and check it everyday.
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Thanks anyway dude. Im just going to keep up with all the threads so i can stay up to date on all the new progress that's going in here.
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I just got a 3d too. I tryed the htcdev it wouldn't work for me them somebody recommended HTC EVO hacks it was easy as pie to unlock the hboot he has a video's plus step by step help..
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I just got a 3d too. I tryed the htcdev it wouldn't work for me them somebody recommended HTC EVO hacks it was easy as pie to unlock the hboot he has a video's plus step by step help..
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I'll check that out thanks, i heard some one else mention that before. But i spent so much time on Htcdev i just gave up trying. I'm glad it worked for you I'm going to give it a shot.
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Just do some reading. I did HTCDev unlock earlier this week. I have had my 3D since launch should have rooted it before I took updates but to be honest it really isn't that big of deal as people make it out to be once it's working.
You just gotta boot recovery using your computer instead of using the phone. Even when I had my evo I was always using my computer with a usb to copy rom files over anyway so taking an extra few seconds to boot recovery isn't a huge deal. I guess if your flashing like crazy and have roms on your sd card it could get annoying but I don't go that flash crazy. I like to setup my phone and keep it that way for a while.
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Just do some reading. I did HTCDev unlock earlier this week. I have had my 3D since launch should have rooted it before I took updates but to be honest it really isn't that big of deal as people make it out to be once it's working.
You just gotta boot recovery using your computer instead of using the phone. Even when I had my evo I was always using my computer with a usb to copy rom files over anyway so taking an extra few seconds to boot recovery isn't a huge deal. I guess if your flashing like crazy and have roms on your sd card it could get annoying but I don't go that flash crazy. I like to setup my phone and keep it that way for a while.
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Nothing wrong with Hboot 1.5 I have it also just one lil step more to flash but nothing hard to do... Root was rather easy Just follow the HTC DEV steps they give you no need for a video lol.
Does the htcdev way not work for 1.5?
no prompt to unlock your phone shows up. Even though in cmd it says that it was successful. It just stays in hboot.
Can I ask how its not working specifically?
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rialsi6 said:
no prompt to unlock your phone shows up. Even though in cmd it says that it was successful. It just stays in hboot.
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You guys that are CDMA having this isssue need the latest Ruu 2.17 EXE run this in hboot and let your phone reboot and login to your google account if you wish or just go back to hboot and redo that unlock code and unlock your phone... Flash a recovery.img not fastboot boot recovery.img wipe and flash your rom
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You guys that are CDMA having this isssue need the latest Ruu 2.17 EXE run this in hboot and let your phone reboot and login to your google account if you wish or just go back to hboot and redo that unlock code and unlock your phone... Flash a recovery.img not fastboot boot recovery.img wipe and flash your rom
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After running the 2.17 exe everything was smooth sailing from then on. I'm finally rooted. thanks.
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I just rooted my phone yesterday it has hboot1.5 just unlocked it on htcdev then put custom recovery then install HTC dumlock and run it and it will let u flash ROM and kernel .its awesome
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Ok I am almost at the point of trying a Rom. My questions are..
1) being htvdev unlocked ota upgraded are there roms I cannot install? If so how can I tell.
2)again with the ota restriction can I use goo manager to install or do I need to use fastboot flash boot to do it.
3)looking for advice on a good Rom to install. Not sure about going senseless not that I am against it just I realize it is more than just the pretty face. Although the only widget I use is fancy widgets do not think that requires sence but I could be wrong. I would like the rom with the best multitask capabilities. Super user of course and buttons renapped for sure. The fastest most stable Rom woukd be best.
4) I have reset google wallet so will I be safe from bricking my chip?
Thanks for any and all help
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Ok I am almost at the point of trying a Rom. My questions are..
1) being htvdev unlocked ota upgraded are there roms I cannot install? If so how can I tell.
2)again with the ota restriction can I use goo manager to install or do I need to use fastboot flash boot to do it.
3)looking for advice on a good Rom to install. Not sure about going senseless not that I am against it just I realize it is more than just the pretty face. Although the only widget I use is fancy widgets do not think that requires sence but I could be wrong. I would like the rom with the best multitask capabilities. Super user of course and buttons renapped for sure. The fastest most stable Rom woukd be best.
4) I have reset google wallet so will I be safe from bricking my chip?
Thanks for any and all help
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I'd suggest Mean Rom its FULLY functional and yes to be sure clear wallet again before flashing.
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Can someone please help me. I am afraid of making a mistake.I want to start by just flashing a stock rooted ROM. I have downloaded 3 but not really sure what to do.. Right bore I am downloading stock rooted odes.zip.
What I think I do is take the boot.img out of it and use fastboot to flash it..
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I suggest you try venom rom 4G, and most users have been anticipating it for a long time. I download that and I would be happy guiding you trough the process, and it's easy! Try most things are automated now
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Well I have goo manager and twrp installed but they need root which I do not have. I figured I would just flash a room that had root already in it. How will I flash a ROM .. Should be the same for all.
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ok lets clarify first..u have the htcdev unlock?......
also look this over
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...s/192777-evo-4g-lte-1-22-651-3-root-easy.html
If you are unlocked, and have twrp, you can flash a rom with the root.
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Yip that's what I did.. Just went into twrp and told it what ROM to flash and here I Am ready to rule the world.. Having taken the ota had not been as much of a downer as everyone made it out to be.
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Did you try viper4g?
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I have boot tried anything yet. Just flashed this stick rooted ROM for NY first test to get my feet wet. I want to find one that will suit me and bit be flashing my phone every day. Plus I need to decide if I should get one that is senseless or not.. What is so special about viper?
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I'd suggest Mean Rom its FULLY functional and yes to be sure clear wallet again before flashing.
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Let's you customize it, but can be senseless if you want it to be. I look at the tread, and it's really good and easy theme support
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I looked at it and it looks crazy... Trying to download it but things are moving slowly.. Great that it has both sense and senseless
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I unlocked my bootloader with HTC dev, and have S-ON. Apparently, it is okay to flash roms in this state, having used this method. I don't want to try flashing, as I don't want to risk bricking my phone and I am waiting for either cyanogen mod for my GSM version of the Evo 3d, or a decent, working jellybean ROM. So, do I need to get S-OFF, or am I okay as it is? If I do need S-OFF, what would be the best way to do it?
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Oh yes, and I have superuser, Google Now, CWM recovery and HBOOT 1.53.0007.
U don't need it but it makes things easier. My bootloader is locked but I have s-off. That's the way I prefer it. U really only need one or the other to flash roms.
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If you want to flash new firmware you do. If you want to flash a kernel, depending on your recovery, you need to be s-off or use a computer to boot recovery. If you want a custom splash screen, you need s-off.
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I just installed the 4ext recovery and flashed a few roms. It can accommodate S-on to some degree. And its a lot easier than using the volume butttons to do anything in recovery.
You should give that a shot if you haven't already.
Is there much risk in using the wire method to gain s-off? I don't want to break any part of my phone and that sounds like it might... Im fine with the splash screen, and I don't want to mess with kernels. Would s-on restrict the usage of roms such as cyanogen mod, and is that rom likely to be released for the gsm evo 3d?
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HuckleberryWill said:
Is there much risk in using the wire method to gain s-off? I don't want to break any part of my phone and that sounds like it might... Im fine with the splash screen, and I don't want to mess with kernels. Would s-on restrict the usage of roms such as cyanogen mod, and is that rom likely to be released for the gsm evo 3d?
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A lot of the ics roms that have true 3.x kernels that work better with updated firmware. You would have to s-on to update them. Unless you relock take all the otas the unlock again, but some roms based on the new OTA need the 1.58 hboot and all the aosp roms can't use it so it necessitates going back and forth with hboots. That also requires s-off.
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A lot of the ics roms that have true 3.x kernels that work better with updated firmware. You would have to s-on to update them. Unless you relock take all the otas the unlock again, but some roms based on the new OTA need the 1.58 hboot and all the aosp roms can't use it so it necessitates going back and forth with hboots. That also requires s-off.
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Sorry, I am a bit of a noob, can you explain that a bit better? And am i right in thinking that if I update my phone, I will then have to re-unlock?
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go with s-off it makes life easier for u no problems alot less stress
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go with s-off it makes life easier for u no problems alot less stress
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Ok, thank you
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it honestly doesn't hurt too much to do it, especially if you don't intend to fiddle around/flash ROMs with your phone too much.
Yeh man I was a bit skeptical to do it too, but after doing the research and finding out it was recommended to do S-off I was glad i did, and its fairly easy to do.