[Q] Evo Rooting Help - Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE

So, I have my evo currently running Android 4.1.1 with Software version 3.15.651.16 710RD
I tried using the methods given on unlimited.io. I even used a livecd for Ubuntu (but couldn't do anything in terminal). However, using everything in windows worked, minus the rabiesshot.exe file.
I somehow managed to unlock my bootloader and flash TWRP, but can't do anything else, ie; Roms will flash but never boot.
Is there maybe something I overlooked?
I'm not new to android, just HTC devices.

Take a look at the link below. I think it will shed some light on your issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256478
Most likely your issue is caused by the fact that you're S-on. On Hboot's 1.15 & newer you have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM, otherwise it won't boot. Many Sense ROM's include a S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Once you've obtained S-off, this isn't an issue.
Also, instead of Dirty Racun, give Facepalm a try-it's Windows friendly.
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FinZ28 said:
Take a look at the link below. I think it will shed some light on your issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256478
Most likely your issue is caused by the fact that you're S-on. On Hboot's 1.15 & newer you have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM, otherwise it won't boot. Many Sense ROM's include a S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Once you've obtained S-off, this isn't an issue.
Also, instead of Dirty Racun, give Facepalm a try-it's Windows friendly.
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I tried using Facepalm, but I don't have superCID so I can't go through the rest of the process, I tried using the moonshine application as well but that didn't work either.
I feel like I've either completely overlooked something, or just giving it all way too much thought

Moonshine won't work unless you're on Hboot 2.09/baseband 1.12.11.1210. You have to use Facepalm or Dirty Racun otherwise. I personally have never used Facepalm, but I hear it's quick and easy. Perhaps head over to the Facepalm thread for more help. I think they also have IRC, too.
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FinZ28 said:
Moonshine won't work unless you're on Hboot 2.09/baseband 1.12.11.1210.
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Damn, that actually explains a lot, cause my baseband is .1119
FinZ28 said:
You have to use Facepalm or Dirty Racun otherwise. I personally have never used Facepalm, but I hear it's quick and easy.
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Looking at Facepalm, you must be rooted and have superCID.
I've actually been unable to even obtain root.
There is however a new system update. Should I try updating that and then running moonshine?

DonovanDisaster said:
Damn, that actually explains a lot, cause my baseband is .1119
Looking at Facepalm, you must be rooted and have superCID.
I've actually been unable to even obtain root.
There is however a new system update. Should I try updating that and then running moonshine?
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If you're bone-stock, sure, why not? Keep in mind your bootloader has to be unlocked, which may be the reason you're having issues with Facepalm to begin with. You cannot root if you can't unlock your bootloader.
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My bootloader is unlocked. Which is why I'm confused as to how all 3 methods (facepalm, dirtyracun, and moonshine) don't work.

DonovanDisaster said:
My bootloader is unlocked. Which is why I'm confused as to how all 3 methods (facepalm, dirtyracun, and moonshine) don't work.
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I wouldn't try to update, then. Do you have TWRP installed? If so, are you using a custom ROM?
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FinZ28 said:
I wouldn't try to update, then. Do you have TWRP installed? If so, are you using a custom ROM?
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Yes I have TWRP installed. No custom rom, I'm entirely stock. I tried to flash a rom a few days ago when I did this, and it was stuck on the HTC screen for probably a good 45 minutes. So I booted into recovery and just recovered the backup I made

DonovanDisaster said:
Yes I have TWRP installed. No custom rom, I'm entirely stock. I tried to flash a rom a few days ago when I did this, and it was stuck on the HTC screen for probably a good 45 minutes. So I booted into recovery and just recovered the backup I made
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Remember the link from above that I shared? The issue is that you're S-on and you have to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's have an S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Try a ROM like MeanBean-just read the installation instructions so you don't have any issues getting it installed (you basically flash it twice instead of once. The first flash installs the ROM itself, and the second flash installs the kernel). Obviously once you're S-off this won't be an issue.
Also, you might hit up Bigdaddy619. I know that he recently helped somebody get S-off using Facepalm and I'm sure he can help you, too
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FinZ28 said:
Take look at the link in my sig. The issue is that you're S-on and you have to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's have an S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Try a ROM like MeanBean-just read the installation instructions so you don't have any issues getting it installed (you basically flash it twice instead of once. The first flash installs the ROM itself, and the second flash installs the kernel). Obviously once you're S-off this won't be an issue.
Also, you might hit up Bigdaddy619. I know that he recently helped somebody get S-off using Facepalm and I'm sure he can help you, too
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Just managed to gain root access.
apparently when I flashed “CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip” originally it didnt go through like I had thought. Reflashed and now have root access.

DonovanDisaster said:
Just managed to gain root access.
apparently when I flashed “CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip” originally it didnt go through like I had thought. Reflashed and now have root access.
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Well, you're getting there. Now if we can get you S-off, you'll be good
Make sure you take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771069
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Well, the only issue I'm running into now is changing to the superCID. My phone is now not detected by adb or fastboot.
I have the most currrent drivers again. It just says <Waiting for device>
Edit: I'm going to install the adb and fastboot onto my laptop and try those in a little while. See if it produces the same result.

DonovanDisaster said:
Well, the only issue I'm running into now is changing to the superCID. My phone is now not detected by adb or fastboot.
I have the most currrent drivers again. It just says
Edit: I'm going to install the adb and fastboot onto my laptop and try those in a little while. See if it produces the same result.
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You can use the link in my guide for ADB. You don't need the entire SDK. The most current driver is in another thread. I'll get the link and post it here in a minute.
Here you go. Post #2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179776
Or go with what Bigdaddy has posted below. He's slacking today
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Download this it has everything you need for the FacePalm process
Extract and run your commands from that folder
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zinqnfsmlmup095/ADB_FacePalm.zip

bigdaddy619 said:
Download this it has everything you need for the FacePalm process
Extract and run your commands from that folder
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zinqnfsmlmup095/ADB_FacePalm.zip
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Get here when you can, bro
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FinZ28 said:
Get here when you can, bro
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And he's gone haha

bigdaddy619 said:
And he's gone haha
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Funny guy you are:thumbup:
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Success! Thank you so much guys. Took me all of five minutes after downloading the zip from dropbox to gain S-Off

DonovanDisaster said:
Success! Thank you so much guys. Took me all of five minutes after downloading the zip from dropbox to gain S-Off
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Good deal
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Related

is there hboot 1.15 s-off yet ?

title says all just need a simple yes ot ETA when thier might be 1 ?
No
And theres never an ETA
If you want to root use regawmods rooter
Rxpert said:
No
And theres never an ETA
If you want to root use regawmods rooter
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i need s off so i can get CM10 im already rooted
slagle96 said:
i need s off so i can get CM10 im already rooted
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U dont need s off just a recovery man
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slagle96 said:
i need s off so i can get CM10 im already rooted
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you can get CM10 without s-off.
The only difference is you have to flash the boot.img file either before or after you flash the zip, and you have to do that via the gui program in apps or whatever, or via fastboot.
People with hboot 1.15 really need to read what capabilities you have.
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Rxpert said:
People with hboot 1.15 really need to read what capabilities you have.
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They can start here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794867
That tells you everything you need to know I think.
Naters
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I personally prefer my write up. Its not just a wall of text
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-lte-all-things-root/606748-how-install-kernels-h-boot-1-15-wip.html
Rxpert said:
I personally prefer my write up. Its not just a wall of text
l]
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I hadn't seen that yet. Looks good Rxpert!
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I have tried multiple times to flash cmx by multiple methods, and everytime I reboot after flash all I get is a black lit screen. If anyone could give me a hint on what i'm doing wrong it would be appreiciated.
gangrel_82 said:
I have tried multiple times to flash cmx by multiple methods, and everytime I reboot after flash all I get is a black lit screen. If anyone could give me a hint on what i'm doing wrong it would be appreiciated.
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Are you flashing boot.img thru fastboot?
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gangrel_82 said:
I have tried multiple times to flash cmx by multiple methods, and everytime I reboot after flash all I get is a black lit screen. If anyone could give me a hint on what i'm doing wrong it would be appreiciated.
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That will happen if you don't flash the boot.img
My phone will not switch to fastboot usb when attached, yes I am using a standard usb 2.0 port. I have tried flashing boot.img through TWRP with the same failed results.
gangrel_82 said:
My phone will not switch to fastboot usb when attached, yes I am using a standard usb 2.0 port. I have tried flashing boot.img through TWRP with the same failed results.
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I was having the same issue, I am on Hboot 1.5 S-On and you def. need to fastboot your boot.img. Follow the directions given, and if your phone is not picking up while connected thru USB, you might need to install drivers to your computer.
Hope that helps,
These are the htc drivers I have installed "HTCDriver3.0.0.007"
gangrel_82 said:
These are the htc drivers I have installed "HTCDriver3.0.0.007"
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Try uninstalling them, re-download and install again. Sounds stupid, but it worked for me a few times on other applications.
Ask me about my ability to annoy complete strangers!
I am hboot 1.12.1111 S-off lazy panda. If I upgrade to 1.15 will I lose S-off? Is there any reason to upgrade hboot?
chadwick84 said:
I am hboot 1.12.1111 S-off lazy panda. If I upgrade to 1.15 will I lose S-off? Is there any reason to upgrade hboot?
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Yes you will lose s-off. No real reason to upgrade since you currently have full control of your device.
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chadwick84 said:
I am hboot 1.12.1111 S-off lazy panda. If I upgrade to 1.15 will I lose S-off? Is there any reason to upgrade hboot?
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No, you won't lose s-off but you'll have to reflash the lazy panda hboot. Not sure about the latest (1.19), but probably the same deal. I wouldn't test it though, you're golden right now.
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premo15 said:
No, you won't lose s-off but you'll have to reflash the lazy panda hboot. Not sure about the latest (1.19), but probably the same deal. I wouldn't test it though, you're golden right now.
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I stand corrected...ma bad
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After hours of reading....NO solution found... Halp!

1.Backstory:
I am running the latest ICS leak (4.03.605.2) I am UN-Rooted and S-Off
When I ran Controlbear everything went fine but when presented with the option to install a different hboot I declined...
Now via ADB I CANNOT push recovery... I get the remote fail error.
I've tried renaming the flashable Amon Ra recovery to PH98IMG.zip...but it doesn't "parse." Regardless I am unable to do anything.
What are my option and what do I do?
S-on and then re-off? How do I S-on? (I haven't seen a rezound thread for this)
Can I flash anything? Do I flash a different hboot? Can I flash it via the PH98IMG method?
Any help would be most appreciated!
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843030
See if you still have those issues after flashing that.
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SigmunDroid said:
1.Backstory:
I am running the latest ICS leak (4.03.605.2) I am UN-Rooted and S-Off
When I ran Controlbear everything went fine but when presented with the option to install a different hboot I declined...
Now via ADB I CANNOT push recovery... I get the remote fail error.
I've tried renaming the flashable Amon Ra recovery to PH98IMG.zip...but it doesn't "parse." Regardless I am unable to do anything.
What are my option and what do I do?
S-on and then re-off? How do I S-on? (I haven't seen a rezound thread for this)
Can I flash anything? Do I flash a different hboot? Can I flash it via the PH98IMG method?
Any help would be most appreciated!
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Flash the jupunto bear hboot
http://db.tt/hvxT9Bet
Rename to PH98IMG and flash on hboot
Reboot to hboot again and flash this using adb commands
http://db.tt/qllzBkpV
Put it on your and/fastboot folder and run the following command
Fastboot flash recovery amon315.img
Then boot into recovery and flash this zip to root your rezound
http://db.tt/GrfPtNNA
Make sure the file is on the root of your sd card
Done Enjoy
Thank you both for the awesome help!
While I was waiting for you replies I thought I was going a little mad because
I had read that flashable PH98IMG.zip files could be achieved S-off/Locked...
Since I always use a MD5 checker utility I decided to try to run a flashable Amon Ra...
And WTH???!!!??!?! It worked. Still the information posted here is pretty invaluable and I'm
scrapbooking this page for JIC ish happens again.
Thanks again to you both!
SigmunDroid said:
Thank you both for the awesome help!
While I was waiting for you replies I thought I was going a little mad because
I had read that flashable PH98IMG.zip files could be achieved S-off/Locked...
Since I always use a MD5 checker utility I decided to try to run a flashable Amon Ra...
And WTH???!!!??!?! It worked. Still the information posted here is pretty invaluable and I'm
scrapbooking this page for JIC ish happens again.
Thanks again to you both!
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Glad you got it sorted out.
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luis86dr said:
Glad you got it sorted out.
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Apparently I did not get it sorted out! :cyclops:
I somehow flashed Amon Ra 3.06...Flashed SU and
it didn't take properly...So I will follow the directions posted
here verbatim and report back..
SigmunDroid said:
Apparently I did not get it sorted out! :cyclops:
I somehow flashed Amon Ra 3.06...Flashed SU and
it didn't take properly...So I will follow the directions posted
here verbatim and report back..
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I highly suggest the vinyls modified hboot, being that your join the latest ruu and s off.
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luis86dr said:
I highly suggest the vinyls modified hboot, being that your join the latest ruu and s off.
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Damn...Now you tell me! j/k
I just flashed the other one.
Any special features/reasons as to why vinyl's is better?
SigmunDroid said:
Damn...Now you tell me! j/k
I just flashed the other one.
Any special features/reasons as to why vinyl's is better?
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Its edited for the new RUU.
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Ok...so...am I able to flash that even though I'm successfully running Nils business ICS 605.2 ? I have to say that everything is running amazingly smooth and perfect! Even GPS locks instantly and accurately!
Oh and you will never believe this but...I have YET to encounter dropped data!!!!!!!
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SigmunDroid said:
Ok...so...am I able to flash that even though I'm successfully running Nils business ICS 605.2 ? I have to say that everything is running amazingly smooth and perfect! Even GPS locks instantly and accurately!
Oh and you will never believe this but...I have YET to encounter dropped data!!!!!!!
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i'd believe that seeing as i have haven't had my data either...
SigmunDroid said:
Ok...so...am I able to flash that even though I'm successfully running Nils business ICS 605.2 ? I have to say that everything is running amazingly smooth and perfect! Even GPS locks instantly and accurately!
Oh and you will never believe this but...I have YET to encounter dropped data!!!!!!!
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You can't flash stuff in fastboot with a locked bootloader with the stock hboot, and s-off relocks the bootloader.
So you have to flash a hacked hboot.
Flashing via ph98img, however, still works.
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Had to get a replacement evo, want older rom back

I was running the Fresh rom for nearly a year and was totally happy with it. I now have a new evo because of a screen failure. I rooted and S-offed it with dirtyracun and flashed rage. I still pretty much hate everything about JB and want my Fresh back. I have flashed the 2.13.651.1 firmware and tried to install the rom and get a false boot after step 2 of 6. I then have to boot into bootloader and reinstall the above rom again. Is there anything I can do to go back?
Anyone?
Are you s-off or s-on?
You might need to fastboot the boot.img... Did you Ruu or just used captain's firmware bits to update to 2.13 firmware?
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jocarog said:
Are you s-off or s-on?
You might need to fastboot the boot.img... Did you Ruu or just used captain's firmware bits to update to 2.13 firmware?
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s-off, labeled "full" RUU from captain Did not flash boot.img because I couldn't find one.
What exactly do you mean by a "false boot"?
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FinZ28 said:
What exactly do you mean by a "false boot"?
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Shows the HTC boot screen (before it's actually installed the rom) and will sit there as long as I let it. I have to force reboot into bootloader and recover previous rom.
therealratfink said:
Shoes the HTC boot screen (before it's actually installed the rom) and will sit there as long as I let it. I have to force reboot into bootloader and recover previous rom.
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Boot into your bootloader and list the info in the top left corner of the screen. First five lines will do.
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FinZ28 said:
Boot into your bootloader and list the info in the top left corner of the screen. First six lines will do.
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Would have responded sooner but I have to wait 5 minutes between posts even if I am just editing my own. Kinda silly.
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-SPCS_001
HBOOT-2.09.4444
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
openDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
therealratfink said:
Would have responded sooner but I have to wait 5 minutes between posts even if I am just editing my own. Kinda silly.
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-SPCS_001
HBOOT-2.09.4444
RADIO-1.12.11.0809
openDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
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No problem. Have you verified MD5 on the download to make sure the download wasn't bad? Also, have you tried flashing a different ICS ROM? I can't think of any reason why you would be having these issues, other than not wiping correctly in recovery (system wipe, flash ROM & reboot).
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FinZ28 said:
No problem. Have you verified MD5 on the download to make sure the download wasn't bad? Also, have you tried flashing a different ICS ROM? I can't think of any reason why you would be having these issues, other than not wiping correctly in recovery (system wipe, flash ROM & reboot).
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I used the same download I used on my last phone so that should be good. I have not tried any ics, just jb.
therealratfink said:
I used the same download I used on my last phone so that should be good. I have not tried any ics, just jb.
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My bad, I thought from the way were talking that you had reverted to ICS. Try this. Download the ROM again and verify MD5. Make a backup of your current setup, then do a system wipe in recovery, flash the newly-downloaded ROM, and reboot.
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FinZ28 said:
My bad, I thought from the way were talking that you had reverted to ICS. Try this. Download the ROM again and verify MD5. Make a backup of your current setup, then do a system wipe in recovery, flash the newly-downloaded ROM, and reboot.
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Sadly I am on hold with sprint customer service over an unrelated matter so It'll have to be in a few minutes. LOL
How do I verify the MD5? Do I need to flash the RUU again? I'm not a newbie, but I forget it all after I do it. LOL
(woohoo one more post until the time limit and captcha goes away)
Sorry, blatant post count increaser. I need to edit some bad typing. LOL
It looks like Flipz site is down so I am not able to download the rom again. Bummer
In es file explorer hit properties and then show checksum and make sure it matches the one in the OP
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Sorry I guess I'm slow. How would I know what to match? It shows the file name.
What version of twrp are you on? I want to say people had problems flashing older roms on newer versions, but I can't personally confirm that...worth a shot though.
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What version of twrp are you on? I want to say people had problems flashing older roms on newer versions, but I can't personally confirm that...worth a shot though.
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That's the only thing I haven't tried. I am on the new version I believe. Any idea where I could find the version for 2.13.651.1
Never mind I still had the old root folder. Trying now.
therealratfink said:
That's the only thing I haven't tried. I am on the new version I believe. Any idea where I could find the version for 2.13.651.1
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Here's the version I've been using since I got the phone (2.2.2.0), has worked great for ICS and JB alike. Just rename this file to PJ75IMG.zip and put on the root of your external sd card, then reboot into the bootloader and it will install automatically. Remember to remove it afterwards or it will try to install again next time you enter the bootloader.
premo15 said:
Here's the version I've been using since I got the phone (2.2.2.0), has worked great for ICS and JB alike. Just rename this file to PJ75IMG.zip and put on the root of your external sd card, then reboot into the bootloader and it will install automatically. Remember to remove it afterwards or it will try to install again next time you enter the bootloader.
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Thank you very much, I'll try that next if the version I used on my last phone doesn't work.

Cannot Boot Into ROM

I think I've done it this time. I was able to unlock the bootloader and also able to put TWRP recovery onto the phone. The mistake I made was trying to flash MIUI to the phone without backing anything up, so here I am and have been for the last 4 hours trying to figure out how to get my phone to boot into a ROM of any sort to try and S-OFF using the FacePalm method.
I honestly don't know what I should do at this point. I can still enter recovery and flash ROMs. Just, none of them actually load. The only time I can get any of them to load is when I flash it via recovery, then flash the boot.img via fastboot. However, when I do it this way, my touch screen within the ROM no longer works. So I can't press or do anything, to give my phone super user permissions. I'm really frustrated and just want to fix my phone. Can anyone offer some help or advice so I can try and fix this sometime between now and my death?
Thank you in advance.
cdboss said:
I think I've done it this time. I was able to unlock the bootloader and also able to put TWRP recovery onto the phone. The mistake I made was trying to flash MIUI to the phone without backing anything up, so here I am and have been for the last 4 hours trying to figure out how to get my phone to boot into a ROM of any sort to try and S-OFF using the FacePalm method.
I honestly don't know what I should do at this point. I can still enter recovery and flash ROMs. Just, none of them actually load. The only time I can get any of them to load is when I flash it via recovery, then flash the boot.img via fastboot. However, when I do it this way, my touch screen within the ROM no longer works. So I can't press or do anything, to give my phone super user permissions. I'm really frustrated and just want to fix my phone. Can anyone offer some help or advice so I can try and fix this sometime between now and my death?
Thank you in advance.
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Relax
Check the link in my sig. Should answer most of your questions regarding your issues.
You are S-on, most likely on Hboot 1.15 or newer. You have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM for the ROM to boot when you are S-on. This is why fastboot flashing the kernel (boot.img) worked.
Regarding your other issue, it sounds like you have the updated touch panel driver that came with the most recent OTA. You need to use TWRP 2.4+ and you can only run ROM's that are software version 3.16. Once you get S-off you can downgrade the driver and run whatever ROM you want
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FinZ28 said:
Relax
Check the link in my sig. Should answer most of your questions regarding your issues.
You are S-on, most likely on Hboot 1.15 or newer. You have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM for the ROM to boot when you are S-on. This is why fastboot flashing the kernel (boot.img) worked.
Regarding your other issue, it sounds like you have the updated touch panel driver that came with the most recent OTA. You need to use TWRP 2.4+ and you can only run ROM's that are software version 3.16. Once you get S-off you can downgrade the driver and run whatever ROM you want
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Thank you for your reply and help.
I'm running HBOOT 2.09 to be exact. I'm also running TWRP 2.5, so I'm good there as well. Right now I can't boot into a ROM appropriately to achieve S-OFF. I tried creating a Ubuntu Live CD and the Kernel got messed up I guess when putting it on the disc. That was another frustration of mine, lol. I can't achieve the FacePalm method because I can't boot into a ROM to adb shell as super user, since it physically needs to be accepted on the phone.
I'm going to read what you suggested, though, perhaps that will give me the answer.
Edit: I'm going to go with your suggestion of flashing a ROM that's made for 3.16, and see if my touch panel works so I can S-OFF and flash whatever I want. I'll let you know how that goes.
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Thank you for your reply and help.
I'm running HBOOT 2.09 to be exact. I'm also running TWRP 2.5, so I'm good there as well. Right now I can't boot into a ROM appropriately to achieve S-OFF. I tried creating a Ubuntu Live CD and the Kernel got messed up I guess when putting it on the disc. That was another frustration of mine, lol. I can't achieve the FacePalm method because I can't boot into a ROM to adb shell as super user, since it physically needs to be accepted on the phone.
I'm going to read what you suggested, though, perhaps that will give me the answer.
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What ROM are you trying to run? If it isn't based on software version 3.16 it WON'T WORK.
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FinZ28 said:
What ROM are you trying to run? If it isn't based on software version 3.16 it WON'T WORK.
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Just edited my post. I'm an idiot and didn't completely read your post. My apologies. I'm in the process of getting Viper4G at the moment, to try and achieve S-OFF.
cdboss said:
Just edited my post. I'm an idiot and didn't completely read your post. My apologies. I'm in the process of getting Viper4G at the moment, to try and achieve S-OFF.
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I was able to get into Viper, tried doing the FacePalm S-OFF and it wasn't successful, for whatever reason. However, at least I'm better off than I was before. Any suggestions from here? I really want to get MIUI on this and not really feeling up to installing Ubuntu tonight.
If not, I really want to thank you. At least I'm able to use my phone again, lol.
cdboss said:
I was able to get into Viper, tried doing the FacePalm S-OFF and it wasn't successful, for whatever reason. However, at least I'm better off than I was before. Any suggestions from here? I really want to get MIUI on this and not really feeling up to installing Ubuntu tonight.
If not, I really want to thank you. At least I'm able to use my phone again, lol.
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You're going to have to go the Dirty Racun route, unfortunately
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You're going to have to go the Dirty Racun route, unfortunately
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Guess I'll have to try and make another Live CD. I have no interest in dual booting a copy of Ubuntu at the moment, lol.
Thanks for the help.
FinZ28 said:
Relax
Check the link in my sig. Should answer most of your questions regarding your issues.
You are S-on, most likely on Hboot 1.15 or newer. You have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM for the ROM to boot when you are S-on. This is why fastboot flashing the kernel (boot.img) worked.
Regarding your other issue, it sounds like you have the updated touch panel driver that came with the most recent OTA. You need to use TWRP 2.4+ and you can only run ROM's that are software version 3.16. Once you get S-off you can downgrade the driver and run whatever ROM you want
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I now was able to get S-OFF. What exactly do I do to downgrade those drivers and flash a ROM that I want?
cdboss said:
I now was able to get S-OFF. What exactly do I do to downgrade those drivers and flash a ROM that I want?
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If you want to downgrade your touch panel, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704612
The above thread links to here:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...dio-Collection&p=220556&viewfull=1#post220556
The touch panel you want to downgrade to is located under the 3.15 firmware, so just follow the directions posted in order to downgrade.
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If you want to downgrade your touch panel, check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704612
The above thread links to here:
http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...dio-Collection&p=220556&viewfull=1#post220556
The touch panel you want to downgrade to is located under the 3.15 firmware, so just follow the directions posted in order to downgrade.
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Awesome, thank you. I was able to get the ROM I wanted on here and looks like everything is good to go. Appreciate the help, FinZ28.
cdboss said:
Awesome, thank you. I was able to get the ROM I wanted on here and looks like everything is good to go. Appreciate the help, FinZ28.
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You're welcome
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[Q] Semi Bricked HTC Evo 4G LTE, Please help

Hello All,
I rooted my phone a long time ago and went from the stock rooted rom to MeanRom ICS. I then wanted to try other roms. I use TWRP 2.6 and tried everything to install a new rom. A friend suggested that I S-off my phone to see if that would work. I then tried Moonshine to S-off my phone. Now the phone wont boot at all. I can still get in the recovery and bootloader, but that's all I can do.
Here is my info for Bootloader:
Jewel PVT Ship S-on RL
HBOOT 1.19.0000
Radio 1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP v.29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC boot
Thanks in advanced for the help
First things first, welcome to XDA, and congrats on your first post/thread. Too bad that this is the reason for it.
On to more pressing matters...are you sure that you completed ALL of the steps in order? Also, did you happen to read this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321072
I'm assuming that you did, but if you didn't, it will be a good help.
GWYeti said:
Hello All,
I rooted my phone a long time ago and went from the stock rooted rom to MeanRom ICS. I then wanted to try other roms. I use TWRP 2.6 and tried everything to install a new rom. A friend suggested that I S-off my phone to see if that would work. I then tried Moonshine to S-off my phone. Now the phone wont boot at all. I can still get in the recovery and bootloader, but that's all I can do.
Here is my info for Bootloader:
Jewel PVT Ship S-on RL
HBOOT 1.19.0000
Radio 1.12.11.0809
OpenDSP v.29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC boot
Thanks in advanced for the help
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Do you have a backup you can restore from recovery? If so, install your backup to get you up and running again. Otherwise, you can mount USB storage in recovery and copy a ROM from your computer to your phone, then flash the ROM. Remember since you're S-on you'll need to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's like MeanBean and Viper have a kernel installer built in; just follow the OP for whatever ROM you wish to install.
Also, you must either use Facepalm or Dirty Racun to gain S-off on your phone. Moonshine only works for those on Hboot 2.09/software version 3.16.
You can find links to Dirty Racun & Facepalm in the link in my sig.
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FinZ28 said:
Do you have a backup you can restore from recovery? If so, install your backup to get you up and running again. Otherwise, you can mount USB storage in recovery and copy a ROM from your computer to your phone, then flash the ROM. Remember since you're S-on you'll need to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's like MeanBean and Viper have a kernel installer built in; just follow the OP for whatever ROM you wish to install.
Also, you must either use Facepalm or Dirty Racun to gain S-off on your phone. Moonshine only works for those on Hboot 2.09/software version 3.16.
You can find links to Dirty Racun & Facepalm in the link in my sig.
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Tried the backup I made a few days ago. No joy. I think that my bootlaoders fragged. When I boot into the bootloader, green text for the bootloader saying theres no PJ75Diag.img, PJ75Diag.nbh, and or PJ75.Diag.zip.
Sorry gang for bugging you guys like this. I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff. Thanks again for the help.
GWYeti said:
Tried the backup I made a few days ago. No joy. I think that my bootlaoders fragged. When I boot into the bootloader, green text for the bootloader saying theres no PJ75Diag.img, PJ75Diag.nbh, and or PJ75.Diag.zip.
Sorry gang for bugging you guys like this. I'm a noob when it comes to this stuff. Thanks again for the help.
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All that green text means is that the bootloader is looking for a PJ75IMG file on your external SD card. There isn't one normally there unless you're updating firmware. It's normal.
What ROM's have you tried to flash?
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FinZ28 said:
All that green text means is that the bootloader is looking for a PJ75IMG file on your external SD card. There isn't one normally there unless you're updating firmware. It's normal.
What ROM's have you tried to flash?
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I load the backup, but the screen goes black after the initial HTC boot screen. I don't know what's going on.
I've tried CM 10.1 Nightly, Ubuntu touch WIP, and a few others. Everything seems to do just fine while installing, and then I reboot to a boot loop or staring at the HTC boot screen for a while.
When I rooted my phone, I went from CM 9 to MeanRom. After I went to MeanRom it acted kind of funky. I've not been successful at loading any new roms after that. I think I forced something that the phone didn't like onto it and now its stuck with it.
Try flashing MeanBean. Make sure you wipe properly before you flash it.
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Try flashing MeanBean. Make sure you wipe properly before you flash it.
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Should I go for the newest one? (3.09 or and older version)
The latest version should be just fine. The rom version doesn't change much aside from the fact that 3.09 has the latest changes and bug fixes.
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In addition, make sure you follow Mikey's instructions on flashing the ROM since you're S-on for the time being. His ROM has a kernel installer that requires an extra step to install the kernel separately from the ROM on phones that are S-on.
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*Phew*
Back in business gents. Thanks for all the help. I still want to check out Ubuntu Touch one of these days, but thanks for all the help with everything my friends.
GWYeti said:
*Phew*
Back in business gents. Thanks for all the help. I still want to check out Ubuntu Touch one of these days, but thanks for all the help with everything my friends.
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Glad you got it working. Now you need to get S-off
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FinZ28 said:
Glad you got it working. Now you need to get S-off
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Hey FinZ28, are there any ways to S-Off with in a windows 7 pro 64bit box? Not to crazy on the wiping one of my PC's to install Ubuntu for one small thing. Sorry to be a pain in the back side. :silly:
GWYeti said:
Hey FinZ28, are there any ways to S-Off with in a windows 7 pro 64bit box? Not to crazy on the wiping one of my PC's to install Ubuntu for one small thing. Sorry to be a pain in the back side. :silly:
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Use Facepalm. It's Windows friendly. I think Bigdaddy619 or another user even has everything packaged up nice & neat so it's ready to run. I've personally never used it but I hear it's quick & painless. Make sure you Nandroid your current setup before you get started.
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GWYeti said:
Hey FinZ28, are there any ways to S-Off with in a windows 7 pro 64bit box? Not to crazy on the wiping one of my PC's to install Ubuntu for one small thing. Sorry to be a pain in the back side. :silly:
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Ubuntu is packaged in a live distro, you don't have to install anything.
FinZ28 said:
Use Facepalm. It's Windows friendly. I think Bigdaddy619 or another user even has everything packaged up nice & neat so it's ready to run. I've personally never used it but I hear it's quick & painless. Make sure you Nandroid your current setup before you get started.
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Who me?
bigdaddy619 said:
Who me?
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Yes, you there
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Well gang, I look everywhere for all the tools that I need to do a FacePalm S-Off. I cant find SuperCid. I looked all over for the scrypt and I cant find it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
GWYeti said:
Well gang, I look everywhere for all the tools that I need to do a FacePalm S-Off. I cant find SuperCid. I looked all over for the scrypt and I cant find it. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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SuperCID for HTC Evo 4G LTE:
Code:
adb shell
su
echo -ne "22222222" | dd of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p5 bs=1 seek=20
After you do this start the other commands
Just take your time do one at a time and read what it says in the cmd window
Sorry to bother you guys again, but it says device not found when I enter adb reboot bootloader. Am I doing something wrong? I do beleive I have all the drivers. Sorry for being a pain, still learning about this stuff.
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