HTC Unlock tool OTA 2.17.651.5 - HTC EVO 3D

Hey everyone, I am unable to unlock my bootloader after accepting this OTA. I just got an EVO 3D yesterday and I updated it as soon as I got it. I first checked to see if it was an HBOOT below 1.5, it wasn't so I went ahead and updated. However when i get to step 12 i believe on the htc dev site, I flash the unlock_code.bin and nothing happens just sits there. I read around and found people saying you need to take the 2.08 RUU, I tried that and when it gets to the black HTC screen I get an error 140. I was so excited to get this phone and already downloaded the rom i wanted before owning it. If someone can please help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks

No one? Dam..
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majid25 said:
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Did you try factory reset or battery pull then give it another go? Also did you follow all the steps anyways give her another go.

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majid25 said:
Hey everyone, I am unable to unlock my bootloader after accepting this OTA. I just got an EVO 3D yesterday and I updated it as soon as I got it. I first checked to see if it was an HBOOT below 1.5, it wasn't so I went ahead and updated. However when i get to step 12 i believe on the htc dev site, I flash the unlock_code.bin and nothing happens just sits there. I read around and found people saying you need to take the 2.08 RUU, I tried that and when it gets to the black HTC screen I get an error 140. I was so excited to get this phone and already downloaded the rom i wanted before owning it. If someone can please help me out I would appreciate it. Thanks
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Same here.
The same RUU I used to revert to the .2sw update to unlock two other evo3d's with hboot 1.5, will not work. Im unbelievably frustrated right now as Ive been sitting at this computer for over three hours. Please, if you find a way to downgrade your software, please let me know. thanks

not sure why you wanted to be on hboot 1.50. but shouldnt be a problem to unlock the bootloader, since it was just minor updates and still on hboot 1.50. id just try doing the process again.

i unlocked mine with unlock_code.bin that i used when i rooted my evo 3d for 1st time.....it worked fine.

Tried 5 times and failed..
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evoRomz said:
not sure why you wanted to be on hboot 1.50. but shouldnt be a problem to unlock the bootloader, since it was just minor updates and still on hboot 1.50. id just try doing the process again.
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I didn't want to be on hboot 1.5, I wanted to be below it. But when I first got my phone I checked the bootloader and was already at 1.5. If it was below that I would've been rooted right now...
to be a bit more clear it was hboot 1.5 with an OTA 2.08 when I first received the phone.
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majid25 said:
I didn't want to be on hboot 1.5, I wanted to be below it. But when I first got my phone I checked the bootloader and was already at 1.5. If it was below that I would've been rooted right now...
to be a bit more clear it was hboot 1.5 with an OTA 2.08 when I first received the phone.
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1st Check you bootloader .What it says at the top .(locked/unlocked/relocked) if it says unlocked you do not need unlock_code.bin.
Try these from step 13:
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
You can flash another recovery in step 18 .....

mnomaanw said:
1st Check you bootloader .What it says at the
http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-3d-hacks/how-to-root-evo-3d-2-08-651-2-and-later-htc-unlock-method/
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That's the guide I used to HTC Unlock. Video helped. There is a post somewhere about needing to Re-flash the stock RUU.exe or Ruu.zip (renamed to PG86IMG.zip) to get the phone past the "nothing happens" step where you're supposed to get the "unlock" option screen on the phone. I haven't seen the 651.5 released as a complete RUU, but you could probably flash the 651.3 RUU, finish the HTC unlock and then run the 651.5 update. Heck, the unlock would probably work after the update, idk for sure.
I have some links and my issue with this below.
SOLVED-Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems (1-14-12) http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.0
Evo3d Useful Links(md5's): http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18827.0
Edit: Here's where I saw the info about flashing the RUU to get a good unlock:
(XDA) JTniggle's [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] (All via ADB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821

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mpgrimm2 said:
That's the guide I used to HTC Unlock. Video helped. There is a post somewhere about needing to Re-flash the stock RUU.exe or Ruu.zip (renamed to PG86IMG.zip) to get the phone past the "nothing happens" step where you're supposed to get the "unlock" option screen on the phone. I haven't seen the 651.5 released as a complete RUU, but you could probably flash the 651.3 RUU, finish the HTC unlock and then run the 651.5 update. Heck, the unlock would probably work after the update, idk for sure.
I have some links and my issue with this below.
SOLVED-Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems (1-14-12) http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.0
Evo3d Useful Links(md5's): http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18827.0
Edit: Here's where I saw the info about flashing the RUU to get a good unlock:
(XDA) JTniggle's [GUIDE] HTC Unlock Hboot 1.50 + TWRP Recovery + Root + Flash!! [9.11.11] (All via ADB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
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Thank your for all the help. However I tried doing what is said in these links, I ran the 2.08.651.3 RUU and at the black HTC screen I get the error 140. Can I downgrade OTA's or no? Cuz that what it looks like I have to do here.

majid25 said:
Thank your for all the help. However I tried doing what is said in these links, I ran the 2.08.651.3 RUU and at the black HTC screen I get the error 140. Can I downgrade OTA's or no? Cuz that what it looks like I have to do here.
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I could before the .5 update. Had to get a new phone last night and it will not downgrade to the .2 software so I can then unlock. Frustrating to say the least. Actually, I'm pissed about it.
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How did you get a new phone, through Sprint? And yea this sucks, hope there is a solution soon I've been posting everywhere like an idiot haha

majid25 said:
How did you get a new phone, through Sprint? And yea this sucks, hope there is a solution soon I've been posting everywhere like an idiot haha
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Yeah, returned it. Dead pixel. Now I'm stuck with this bs bloat on here cause I can't downgrade and unlock.
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Edit: I cant even get a damn temp root! Stuff is pissing me off. Bout to go iphone so I dont have to nerd it up and waste my damn time, which isnt even that valuable.

I say you try to just wait it out a bit. Give it a week...but don't go iPhone!!!

majid25 said:
I say you try to just wait it out a bit. Give it a week...but don't go iPhone!!!
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At the rate devs are dropping off, a week is an eternity. And I'm new to the evo3d. Sad face.
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tailsthecat3 said:
Yeah, returned it. Dead pixel. Now I'm stuck with this bs bloat on here cause I can't downgrade and unlock.
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Edit: I cant even get a damn temp root! Stuff is pissing me off. Bout to go iphone so I dont have to nerd it up and waste my damn time, which isnt even that valuable.
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What method did you try for temp root?

Crackanug said:
What method did you try for temp root?
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Frevo.
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tailsthecat3 said:
Frevo.
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I have some tools and files for you to use that will give you temp root and allow a downgrade to 2.08.651.2 rom, hboot will still be 1.50 though. However from there you should be able to unlock via HTCdev method. I gotta upload the files and write the code which I will post up here in a second. I hope you are ok with using adb and fastboot.

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Future of this rom and me - https://plus.google.com/u/0/100983447046094793882/posts/7YtTFWWgT1C
Hope this helps people others comming sooon i have slow internet
Let's hope that nobody will be needing these with the exception of obtaining S-OFF and ROM production.
I added some tags for you too.
All ruus released enjoy
md5's for the ruu's added so enjoy but remeber you need to htc relock your boot loader before you can restore
Have you are anyone tested the relock? Frrom what I remember on previous ones I thought you could not relock like the nexus one.
But basically relock then flash these thru bootloader and you are back to the way has came out the box?
M9x3mos said:
Have you are anyone tested the relock? Frrom what I remember on previous ones I thought you could not relock like the nexus one.
But basically relock then flash these thru bootloader and you are back to the way has came out the box?
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yep you got it and me and binary both tested the relock scripts they are good to go
xboarder56 said:
yep you got it and me and binary both tested the relock scripts they are good to go
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I tested that script on an unbiased Windows 7 machine.
Unbiased means that it had nothing but the drivers installed. No adb or fastboot files.
I wanted to clean it up and make it look better but x was in a hurry to release it for whatever reason.
Well clean up and I will reupdate it
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Well clean up and I will reupdate it
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Nah. It's it's not broke, don't fix it.
Lol ok
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more various roms/ruus coming wendsday
more ruu's released
Sorry for sounding like a n00b and redundancy but just wanted to make sure I understand this right before I make any changes on device.
The relocker posted by xboarder and binary, does that completely reverse the HTC bootloader unlock done the HTC dev site?
Assuming it does, that does mean we can get the regular updates to device again?
Sorry again if is redundant but just want to make sure there is a 100% way of returning to stock software very much like my vibrant / g2 / hd2
TheArtiszan said:
Sorry for sounding like a n00b and redundancy but just wanted to make sure I understand this right before I make any changes on device.
The relocker posted by xboarder and binary, does that completely reverse the HTC bootloader unlock done the HTC dev site?
Assuming it does, that does mean we can get the regular updates to device again?
Sorry again if is redundant but just want to make sure there is a 100% way of returning to stock software very much like my vibrant / g2 / hd2
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yes it will let you do updates again if you follow the guide
I've tried installing this via hboot both unlocked and relocked and it doesn't actually do anything. it checks the image then just goes back to hboot. Any Idea what I'm doing wrong?
I am trying to get my Telus Amaze back to stock. I have re locked the phone it says so in the hboot menu. I have downloaded the RRU for Telus and it is on the root of my SD card. When I boot into hboot I see the progress bar in blue on the right hand side, then it goes into yellow verifiying, then it just stops no option to install the update.... It just isn't working.. any thoughts?
gmarcoux said:
I've tried installing this via hboot both unlocked and relocked and it doesn't actually do anything. it checks the image then just goes back to hboot. Any Idea what I'm doing wrong?
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I am in the same boat. Let me if you figure it out.
hello to every one, can anyone help me with installing the stock rom?
the problem is that after i relock my phone & put the RUU file in the root folder ( with root explorer), i turn of, got in to the bootloder and nothing happened.
what do i need to do from here?
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So, if I were to flash the 1.26 or 1.35, I wonder if I'd get working WiFi calling? Anyone that is still on 1.36.531.4, does your WiFi calling still work?

Completely Stock Hboot 1.50

Hi I need help going back to completely stock and my hboot is 1.50 any help or direction thanks!!
Kratz17 said:
Hi I need help going back to completely stock and my hboot is 1.50 any help or direction thanks!!
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In the general section look into the sticky there is a guide for you there to go to stock relock . Here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
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reaper24 said:
In the general section look into the sticky there is a guide for you there to go to stock relock . Here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
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Why the **** will this image you linked NOT flash my phone?! It loads, checks then just dumps me at the hboot screen! Ive got hboot 1.5(obviously) and the latest software 2.17.651.5. Even the .2 RUU exe will NOT work, continuously gives me hboot version error. I believe its error 140. I NEED to unlock this thing...or get pissed and hit it with a hammer.
reaper24 said:
In the general section look into the sticky there is a guide for you there to go to stock relock . Here ya go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
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Thanks a lot I'll try when I get home tonight.
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tailsthecat3 said:
Why the **** will this image you linked NOT flash my phone?! It loads, checks then just dumps me at the hboot screen! Ive got hboot 1.5(obviously) and the latest software 2.17.651.5. Even the .2 RUU exe will NOT work, continuously gives me hboot version error. I believe its error 140. I NEED to unlock this thing...or get pissed and hit it with a hammer.
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If you hit it with a hammer it will be broken for good lol. Did you try to re root with HTC dev way? The link was for this guy to relock his phone .
reaper24 said:
If you hit it with a hammer it will be broken for good lol. Did you try to re root with HTC dev way? The link was for this guy to relock his phone .
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HTC unlock method will not work. I flash the token and it just sits there...Im trying to revert to .2 so I can actually unlock, like I have with two other 3d's but the friggin RUU exe tells me bootloader version error which is 140, I believe. I should know, I saw it 356 times last night.
tailsthecat3 said:
HTC unlock method will not work. I flash the token and it just sits there...Im trying to revert to .2 so I can actually unlock, like I have with two other 3d's but the friggin RUU exe tells me bootloader version error which is 140, I believe. I should know, I saw it 356 times last night.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337379. Read this might help you. Hope it works for you. Sounds like the issue a few folks were having.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337379. Read this might help you. Hope it works for you. Sounds like the issue a few folks were having.
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Tried that a million times last night. And just now, just because.
I took a video of the process because I couldnt read what the RUU was saying. After updating signature, very quickly it says Checking Header...then it says checking MID/CID and then I get the screen that is attached! [Expletive deleted!]
tailsthecat3 said:
Tried that a million times last night. And just now, just because.
I took a video of the process because I couldnt read what the RUU was saying. After updating signature, very quickly it says Checking Header...then it says checking MID/CID and then I get the screen that is attached! [Expletive deleted!]
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Have you tried it with adb ? What program are you using ? Though u could flash it in hboot . After using adb to relock it.
reaper24 said:
Have you tried it with adb ? What program are you using ? Though u could flash it in hboot . After using adb to relock it.
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It is locked. Its new. That screen comes from the .2 RUU exe.
I havent tried anything with adb. I havent used adb since the Evo4g. Have a link?
I have tried running the RUU with windows, I have tried PG86IMG.zip's, Ive tried RUU's while already being in fastboot. When I try using PG86IMG's through hboot, it loads the file, checks the file then dumps me back at the Hboot screen.
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It is locked. Its new. That screen comes from the .2 RUU exe.
I havent tried anything with adb. I havent used adb since the Evo4g. Have a link?
I have tried running the RUU with windows, I have tried PG86IMG.zip's, Ive tried RUU's while already being in fastboot. When I try using PG86IMG's through hboot, it loads the file, checks the file then dumps me back at the Hboot screen.
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Adb is what most folks use to do all there stuff. You have to have adb installed to do the HTC devs route from what I have read. So the phone is locked and your tryin to root it. But are gettin errors ?
So your phone now is hboot 1.5 and is currently up to date and your tryin to root it HTC dev route but get errors?
Got the pistol in my hand, thumb on the hammer.
reaper24 said:
Adb is what most folks use to do all there stuff. You have to have adb installed to do the HTC devs route from what I have read. So the phone is locked and your tryin to root it. But are gettin errors ?
So your phone now is hboot 1.5 and is currently up to date and your tryin to root it HTC dev route but get errors?
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Yeah exactly. But posted on xda, you cant htc dev it with any software other than 2.08.651.2, which for some bizarre ass reason, I cant downgrade to!
I tweeted the other day "when the **** did adb move?!". so thats how long ago I used it. Im familiar with it, I used to delete all my bloat with adb, which was a painstaking process.
tailsthecat3 said:
Yeah exactly. But posted on xda, you cant htc dev it with any software other than 2.08.651.2, which for some bizarre ass reason, I cant downgrade to!
I tweeted the other day "when the **** did adb move?!". so thats how long ago I used it. Im familiar with it, I used to delete all my bloat with adb, which was a painstaking process.
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That sucks I am on the newer software was gonna root soon . I'm sure HTC will have a update on the dev to allow root.
tailsthecat3 said:
Yeah exactly. But posted on xda, you cant htc dev it with any software other than 2.08.651.2, which for some bizarre ass reason, I cant downgrade to!
I tweeted the other day "when the **** did adb move?!". so thats how long ago I used it. Im familiar with it, I used to delete all my bloat with adb, which was a painstaking process.
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This looks similar:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1447839&page=5
reaper24 said:
That sucks I am on the newer software was gonna root soon . I'm sure HTC will have a update on the dev to allow root.
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I am gonna look more into it when I get to my computer.
Finger on the trigger, hammer pulled back. Just unlock already!!
reaper24 said:
I am gonna look more into it when I get to my computer.
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Thanks dude. Hopefully we can unlocked and junk. Did I mention I also love the reaper? Multiple reaper tattoos inspired by children of bodom album art. But I digress.
It would be nice if HTC updated their bootloader unlock method but frankly, I dont see that happening. I called them today and they dont support anything.
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Thanks dude. Hopefully we can unlocked and junk. Did I mention I also love the reaper? Multiple reaper tattoos inspired by children of bodom album art. But I digress.
It would be nice if HTC updated their bootloader unlock method but frankly, I dont see that happening. I called them today and they dont support anything.
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I'm sure there is a way to do it . Even on the new update cause hboot is still the same . I never had trouble back in the og EVO days when it came to root.
reaper24 said:
I'm sure there is a way to do it . Even on the new update cause hboot is still the same . I never had trouble back in the og EVO days when it came to root.
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Who's stock with the latest update? Try the .2 RUU?
I'm absolutely stumped. My brain is hot because of it.
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Just rooted my phone Htc devs way no issues on the latest update and hboot 1.5
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Just rooted my phone Htc devs way no issues on the latest update and hboot 1.5
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How did you do it???? Please help me/us out..I have the exact same problems, tried using the 2.08 RUU's and get an error 140. And when I try the HTC unlock method at step 12 when I flash the unlock_code.bin nothing happens, no disclaimer shows up. I am on 2.17.651.5 latest OTA and HBOOT 1.5.

[Q] Worth rooting EVO 3D right now?

So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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Yes, it worths at least for myself. I have hboot 1.50 too and i rooted fast with no problems.
DjNawo said:
So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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More than likely, yes. Most users who follow the guides don't seem to have issues.
The HTC unlock method changes the dynamics a bit from previous common and accepted methods. Many "new" users become between old and current guides.
As far as I've seen, there are only three limitations to hboot 1.5, compared with early "compromised" versions using the AlphaRevX revolutionary method.
1) Kernel is not able to be flashed from recovery mode. Work arounds include: flashing from normal Android mode, my app is great for that, Flash Image GUI. Loading the custom recovery from fastboot. Flashing the kernel from fastboot. Using the "dumlock" method with TWRP.
2) Unable to selectively flash radio images
3) Unable to selectively flash intial splash screens
If I'm missing anything, I'm sure somebody else can post up.
None of those seem like deal breakers to me. Thanks for the fast replies.
It's kind of a ***** just because you have to do a few extra steps but if you know what your doing you won't screw it up.
Yarr. I think I'm going to keep stock for probably just a bit longer. Maybe 1.5 S-Off wont be a problem then. Not bored of it yet, and coming from HTC Hero the thing is a dream.
Root is the way to go Get rid of bloat Also adb isn't hard I always fastboot boot recovery.img and wipe flash no issues
Should I start a new thread on this? I tried to root my HBoot1.5 with 2.17.651.5. When I have went through the HTC unlock process it stays locked. I tried to install the 2.08 version through the original RUU, but it keeps failing. Not sure where I should go from there.
ls3mach said:
Should I start a new thread on this? I tried to root my HBoot1.5 with 2.17.651.5. When I have went through the HTC unlock process it stays locked. I tried to install the 2.08 version through the original RUU, but it keeps failing. Not sure where I should go from there.
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I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
xcpefrmreality said:
I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
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That is what he needs to do to fix .
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DjNawo said:
Yarr. I think I'm going to keep stock for probably just a bit longer. Maybe 1.5 S-Off wont be a problem then. Not bored of it yet, and coming from HTC Hero the thing is a dream.
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You have Hboot 1.5 with S-off?
G.Newton said:
You have Hboot 1.5 with S-off?
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No he doesn't from what he said he is stock and asking if he should root
xcpefrmreality said:
I used the 2.17 from http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ and mine unlocked. I ran the ruu while in hboot so it didnt check my current version. When i tried the same ruu from within android it failed every time.
What did it say when you flashed the unlock token? Did you get the message on the phone screen asking if you want to unlock?
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Much obliged!
DjNawo said:
So I just got the EVO 3D and am running HBOOT 1.5 and the most recent update I believe. Nothing I could do about that, it was preloaded on there.
I'm wondering if it is even worth it for me to root my phone at this point. I've seen a few people hboot 1.5 **** up their phones and i'd rather not do that. I'm no stranger to custom roms at all (I installed countless ones on my Hero) so it's not that I'm not familiar. Were the people who messed up their phones just doing stuff they shouldn't have/being stupid in general?
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I think some people just got ahead of themselves flashing wrong files. I got a bit worried too first go round after coming from a.Transform.
In my signature I've got a guide/flashing notes that are a bit more updated than some of the stickied threads that may help clear some things up.
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Yoyodude1124 said:
What root did you use
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I used the HTC Unlock (zedomax's video), CWM Recovery, Su 3.07 zip, BusyBox (market), all layed out here:
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
Hey thanks again. Yeah I have the newest update, so i would need to get the 2.17 that xcp mentioned. Also, thanks for the guide above.

A little help please

I just completed the HTCdev unlock, and now I'm going to flash meanrom. My question is, if I flash an earlier version of meanrom, can I use that to get S-OFF? I'm on .3 now, instead of the required .1. (I think that's the correct versions, not for sure.
You need to use lazypanda to get s-off. And it only works if you're still on version 1.13. If you've updated to 1.22.651.3 then you can't get s-off
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metalfan78 said:
You need to use lazypanda to get s-off. And it only works if you're still on version 1.13. If you've updated to 1.22.651.3 then you can't get s-off
"We're coming from a pure power source"
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Okay. I have the dev unlocked, ROM downloaded, can you link me to a recovery? I'm just getting back into this since my OG evo, haven't rooted for over a year. Need to get the swing of things. I haven't seen a link to a recovery I can use, so is there a guide for that? I need to be able to flash MeanROM, and all I've done so far is unlocked the bootloader with HTCDev.
After going through all of this and soft bricking my phone and getting a new one cuz I was too lazy to unbrick it, here is my advice:
After u root the phone, do nothing more than use the lazypanda method via Windows. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM ON YOUR PHONE TILL AFTER U LAZYPANDA UNLOCK!!! This is just my experience. What happened to me was just like everybody else, it reset and went black screen and was stuck in the diagnostic mode, and unable to turn back on.
Blameme said:
Okay. I have the dev unlocked, ROM downloaded, can you link me to a recovery? I'm just getting back into this since my OG evo, haven't rooted for over a year. Need to get the swing of things. I haven't seen a link to a recovery I can use, so is there a guide for that? I need to be able to flash MeanROM, and all I've done so far is unlocked the bootloader with HTCDev.
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TWRP recovery in the original development section is the only one that works for this phone, make sure to read the entire OP as I'm sure you already know.
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joshuaw84 said:
TWRP recovery in the original development section is the only one that works for this phone, make sure to read the entire OP as I'm sure you already know.
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I used a toolkit to install TWRP, it went fine. Now I'm just going to flash MeanROM.
iandmacdonald said:
After going through all of this and soft bricking my phone and getting a new one cuz I was too lazy to unbrick it, here is my advice:
After u root the phone, do nothing more than use the lazypanda method via Windows. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM ON YOUR PHONE TILL AFTER U LAZYPANDA UNLOCK!!! This is just my experience. What happened to me was just like everybody else, it reset and went black screen and was stuck in the diagnostic mode, and unable to turn back on.
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Wait, don't install ROMs? I can't use lazypanda because I am on too high of a version. Don't install MEANRom then?
You can install fresh 5.1.1 or viper 1.2.1...any stock Rom that is based off the 1.13 ruu and you must not be hboot 1.15
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mrlakadaddy said:
You can install fresh 5.1.1 or viper 1.2.1...any stock Rom that is based off the 1.13 ruu and you must not be hboot 1.15
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HTC Dev unlocked is not the same as Lazy Panda S-OFFed ~ they are distinct and separate scenarios.
Unless someone here has pulled off more "magic" the new OTA with hboot 1.15 blocks the exploits of the last rev of Lazy Panda, so you can have one or another, unfortunately.
iandmacdonald said:
After going through all of this and soft bricking my phone and getting a new one cuz I was too lazy to unbrick it, here is my advice:
After u root the phone, do nothing more than use the lazypanda method via Windows. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM ON YOUR PHONE TILL AFTER U LAZYPANDA UNLOCK!!! This is just my experience. What happened to me was just like everybody else, it reset and went black screen and was stuck in the diagnostic mode, and unable to turn back on.
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How exactly did you brick your phone if you don't mind me asking? What steps did you take?
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I'm actually HTC unlocked and s off
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Last Cry for help !!! $25.00 Paypal Donation for help!!!

Ok, everything started when I relocked my bootloader. I did because I wanted to take the latest OTAs and update radios without going through the Racoon method.
I locked the bootloader and my phone did not reboot , It got stuck in the bootloader screen and will not do anything else.
My hboot is 1.15 so I have tried to run the RUU , but fails every time because it says that needs 30% battery on the phone. I have left the phone charging overnight, more than enough time to charge and the same fricking results. I am just about to smash it and do a claim to my insurance.
IF you can help me to successfully fix this I will donate $25.00 to your paypal.
I can be reached by Google + , Gtalk ( engelsione ) [email protected] or by phone.
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Isn't there an option in bootloader to power off?
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thicklizard said:
Isn't there an option in bootloader to power off?
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There is, but I don't think it's gonna do him much good if his phone restarts every time he plugs it in to charge it. I'm at a loss here. Maybe somebody like Captain Throwback can help the guy get things sorted out.
The advice is free....the bandwidth, not so much
I know you don't want to dirty racun, but if you go to their site and download the RUU for hboot 1.15 from them and follow the steps they list to fastboot the RUU it may get you back in business. It seems to solve a lot of problems.
FinZ28 said:
There is, but I don't think it's gonna do him much good if his phone restarts every time he plugs it in to charge it. I'm at a loss here. Maybe somebody like Captain Throwback can help the guy get things sorted out.
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But if he's plugged in already then powers down. It might work.
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True, the phone wont turn off, there is an option on the bootloader, but when I turn it off and plug it to charge...the phone turns of on the bootloader screen again
FinZ28 said:
There is, but I don't think it's gonna do him much good if his phone restarts every time he plugs it in to charge it. I'm at a loss here. Maybe somebody like Captain Throwback can help the guy get things sorted out.
The advice is free....the bandwidth, not so much
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I will try that as the last resource, if no success the phone will be smashed and insurance claim will be filed and a new EVo on Monday will arrive but $150.00 out of my wallet ** Ouch !!!
cruise350 said:
I know you don't want to dirty racun, but if you go to their site and download the RUU for hboot 1.15 from them and follow the steps they list to fastboot the RUU it may get you back in business. It seems to solve a lot of problems.
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I will try that as the last resource, if no success the phone will be smashed and insurance claim will be filed and a new EVo on Monday will arrive but $150.00 out of my wallet ** Ouch !!!
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Were you on a stock ROM when you relocked? I ask because when I was ready to S-Off last week I was on Mean ROM ICS and I thought to myself, "dinner is almost ready, so I'll just relock now so it's done and S-off later"..well once I relocked my phone that was it. Would not boot up again. I sat there and finished the Dirty Rac process and all was good after the RUU was pushed and flashed.
I was running that same ROM, Meanbean Jelly Bean the latest version, everything started once I relocked the bootloader. Dead on bootloader screen for the last 2 days. I am downloading the RUU on Racoon site and will try that once the download is complete.
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Were you on a stock ROM when you relocked? I ask because when I was ready to S-Off last week I was on Mean ROM ICS and I thought to myself, "dinner is almost ready, so I'll just relock now so it's done and S-off later"..well once I relocked my phone that was it. Would not boot up again. I sat there and finished the Dirty Rac process and all was good after the RUU was pushed and flashed.
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This is what i did. First if you hold the power button for 8 sec it will force the phone off. After you charge it enter the bootloader screen and unlock via htcdev after that is finnished install a recovery in fastboot and insrall the last rom that worked for you. Once you get it back up I highly recommend soff i did racoon and it simplifies every thing. Im a new member so i cant post links but if you go on the htcevohacks website and look for the unlocking guide it will take you step by step. Hope this helps and i wish you luck.
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I was running that same ROM, Meanbean Jelly Bean the latest version, everything started once I relocked the bootloader. Dead on bootloader screen for the last 2 days. I am downloading the RUU on Racoon site and will try that once the download is complete.
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Yes, sounds like you did exactly as I did. Get Ubuntu 12.04 running and follow the Dirty Rac steps and I'm sure you'll be in business.
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I will try that as the last resource, if no success the phone will be smashed and insurance claim will be filed and a new EVo on Monday will arrive but $150.00 out of my wallet ** Ouch !!!
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Insurance fraud at its best
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OK now I think I got somewhere!!! I tried an RUU for Hboot 1.15 but apparently that was not the correct RUU file
My phone started to take the download and rebooted but then the error happened half way.
my hboot is 1.15.00 and my radio is 1.05.11.0606
where can I find this RUU
??
engelsione said:
OK now I think I got somewhere!!! I tried an RUU for Hboot 1.15 but apparently that was not the correct RUU file
My phone started to take the download and rebooted but then the error happened half way.
my hboot is 1.15.00 and my radio is 1.05.11.0606
where can I find this RUU
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u need the 1.22 ruu check dirty racun site i always thought they have ruu on there site?? yep the ruu u need is on there site http://unlimited.io/downloads/dirtyracun/jewel/115/RUU.zip
I have download it but some how the .zip file can no be extracted and I can not run it as "Admistrator usin the Install shiel Wizard.
or How can I run this zipped RUU file?
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u need the 1.22 ruu check dirty racun site i always thought they have ruu on there site?? yep the ruu u need is on there site http://unlimited.io/downloads/dirtyracun/jewel/115/RUU.zip
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engelsione said:
I have download it but some how the .zip file can no be extracted and I can not run it as "Admistrator usin the Install shiel Wizard.
or How can I run this zipped RUU file?
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dont kno i never had to run and ruu like that,. i have ran ruu's in my bootloader not on the pc.. go to stockROMs.net thats where i found the zip at
That's the problem ..my phone is stuck on bootloader and I only can run the RUU through my PC.
Im just loosing my patience !!! LOL 2 days with a phone stuck in Bootloader!!
evo401 said:
dont kno i never had to run and ruu like that,. i have ran ruu's in my bootloader not on the pc..
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just take it to Sprint and tell them it was doing an OTA update and this is what it is doing. then yr replacement will be free b/c they will write it up as a hardware failure.
Hardware failure is not yr fault.
ru s-off?? yo go to stockROMs.net u will find what u are looking for
rNah ..I am S-ON ... But the Bootloader says " tampered*** so there is No way they are buying that!
evo401 said:
ru s-off?? yo go to stockROMs.net u will find what u are looking for
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