jsticks

ok the foryo link still not working that all i need

ocnbrze

what is happening to the link? i have no issues. what browser are you using?

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jsticks

it downloads but when i to to open it it say invalid file

CapThrowback

Sounds like whatever you're using to download it is trying to open it. You need to do a "Save Target As" to download the zip file intact.

I'm not sure why you're trying to open the file; all you have to do is rename it.

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jsticks

i wasnt trying to open it i put it on my sdcard and tried to load it and it said it couldnt

CapThrowback

What said it couldn't? How did you try to load it? The more details you provide, the easier it'll be to help.

diiphantom

Im following the www . htcdev . com steps, and after running the "SDK Manager.exe" it's asking me to update it,

this is the step:

"b.

Wait about 3 minutes. You will see there are many packages you can update. Please install Android SDK Platform Tools and Android SDK Tools (Please update it if your SDK version is r11)."

my question is: should I update EVERYTHING it's asking me to update? because I did (I am) and it's taking forever.....


these are the files i downloaded while following the instructions:
1. android-sdk_r12-windows
2. setup_3.0.5551
3. Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed
4.PC36IMG_SuperSonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.70.651.1_Radio _2.15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed
5. PC36IMG_AmonRA-v2.3-hausmod_revA
6. mtd-eng
7. flash_image

ocnbrze

welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!!!!
well you really need only the two that htc asks for, the rest is not necessary. and it looks like you have all the tools. let us know if you have any questions.

ocnbrze

ok i added a new faq's to the second post. hope it helps. if anybody can think of other suggestions that they would like to see there then please post it here and i will add it.

CapThrowback

You can still flash custom ROMs without being S-OFF. There's really no reason to be S-OFF if you've unlocked with HTC's method, especially if you're already out of warranty. As long as you have a custom recovery, you can flash whatever custom ROM you want. My process is not for beginners, really, and being fully NAND-unlocked is probably more dangerous for those that are. You might just want to have your guide focus on helping with the HTC process, and then just refer to my guide for advanced users that know why they'd want to be S-OFF. It's just very difficult for me to field questions on my process over here and over at themikmik too, especially when people aren't following all of the directions from the HTC process correctly.

Last edited by CapThrowback; February 2nd, 2012 at 09:11 AM.

ocnbrze

that is a good point. i will edit the guide to reflect that. and thanx again captain for helping out. very much appreciated.

OtterMN

I'm trying to unlock my boot loader and getting stuck... my phone says:
SUPERSONIC EVT-2 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0000
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16AB
RADIO-2.15.00.07.28


I am to the step where I type "fast boot oem get_identifier_token" in commend prompt, cmd says "waiting for device" but I am getting an error (I think) on my phone when I enter boot loader mode, it says "SD checking...
Loading... [PC36DIAG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PC36DIAG].nhh
No image or wrong image!
Loading... [PC36DIAG.zip]

then the progress bar completes and it asks if I want to do an update... but my pc never recognizes that the phone is connected so i can get the token... where am I screwing up? Thanks!!!

CapThrowback

You do not need this process. Your HBOOT is not 2.18, and you are already S-OFF.

OtterMN

Yeah, that's what I thought too, but after I did some system updates I tried to re-install the wi-fi tether app, but it said that I did not have the permission to do it... I'm really confused

OtterMN

FFS, while in boot loader mode I inadvertently ran an update that reverted my phone to some older version, now when I search for htc software updates, it says non are available... how is that possible? I wish I never would have attempted to do this again... nothing but problems

CapThrowback

Yeah, I'm not sure why you though you had to. You probably just need to flash a custom recovery (unless you're still running one) and flash the latest superuser. That'll get your root permissions back (since it sounds like you lost them).

OtterMN

When I run the wifi tether app the message I get is "Not Root! Sorry but your kernel does not have all necessary features for running this application."

OtterMN

I will figure out how to do that, thanks for the help!

OtterMN

Cap, sorry for my ignorance, but the way that I understood it was that I had gained root access, which I thought was analogous to superuser... but that I never flashed a custom recovery.... I thought I was running a stock recovery... then I wanted to apply some HTC updates, so I thought that I followed the instructions correctly to unroot, because after I did that, the updates installed properly... I thought that when you installed HTC updates it would revert you to S-ON... I'm sure my ignorance is stunning.. I feel stupid after spending so MANY hours on this!!!

CapThrowback

You never have to unroot to get updates. Devs will always root any updates that emerge, making it unnecessary to unroot and then re-root. Root access can be obtained temporarily through a few different exploits, bit it appears you are NAND unlocked, likely using unrevoked, so no update you take will change that. However, if you take an "official" update, you will lose root (and possibly your custom recovery). So your solution remains to flash a custom recovery, and then superuser, and then whatever ROM you're running will be rooted. If you're saying that you're already (or still) rooted, then there really isn't anything else you need to do. Stock recovery doesn't have any menu options, it's just a picture, so if you have any options there, it is custom.

OtterMN

I did use unrevoked initially. Every time that I tried to install an HTC update it would fail, until I unrooted. What would cause that?

CapThrowback

What I'm saying is that you don't have to install the official HTC updates. Since you're S-OFF, you should just wait until a dev roots the update, and then you can flash it. Having a custom recovery will usually prevent an OTA from installing. That being said, you should really just disable those updates or at least not accept them, since you can just wait and flash a rooted version.

OtterMN

Oh crap... brilliant... I feel like such a dumb ass... thanks

ethelas

C:\Users\MEEE\Documents\android-sdk_r12-windows\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools>adb shell
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
$ su
su
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
/sdcard/flash_image: No such file or directory
# /data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
# chmod 755 /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image

I'm very confused, particularly about the flash_image > /data/flash_image part.
It keeps saying there is no such file or directory, no matter what I do. I read all of the comments here and something was said about uninstalling HTC Sync, so I uninstalled it and tried again. Then the daemon started running, so I took that as a good sign.

I know Captain's guide is for advanced users, but I'm gonna go ahead and call myself a beginner here. I have no clue what flash_image is or what I'm doing with it. All I know is it's not doing what it did in Captain's guide, and that makes me feel like I shouldn't continue.

Any idea what I could be doing wrong here?

ocnbrze

where do you have the files on your card? is it in the root of the sd card? or do you have it in a folder on the sd card?

and it looks like you are missing the order of the inputs. not sure if there is a difference or not.

it needs to be:
1.cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image [ENTER]

2.chmod 755 /data/flash_image [ENTER]

3./data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img [ENTER]

looks like you entered them 1,3 then 2 according to your input.

CapThrowback

According to the error, "flash_image" does not exist on the sdcard. Did you unzip the flash_image.zip file, and extract "flash_image" to the root of the sd card? It appears that file is missing, and without that, the process won't work. That, and as ocn said, you must submit the commands in the proper order, once the files are in the right place.

ethelas

Both files are in the exact same spot, sitting right next to each other. I've replaced the flash_image file a few times because I've been trying to get it working, but it's never been in any folders on the sdcard. Just that first directory. I can send screenshots or something if ya want..

And woops about the order x_x
I hope that doesn't screw anything up.

ocnbrze

ok but are the files extracted? they need to be unzipped. also what size card are you using?

CapThrowback

A screenshot couldn't hurt. It might help us figure out what's going on.

ethelas

The files are both extracted. I'll send screenshots when I get back from class (around 2:00).

Thanks ^^;;

ethelas

Ok, here's where the files are: http://i.imgur.com/zXHFy.png
Here's what I'm entering into the command prompt: http://i.imgur.com/bikPd.png
It's an 8GB card.
Anything else you might want to look at to make sure I'm doing this right?

Last edited by ethelas; February 3rd, 2012 at 01:20 PM.

ocnbrze

ok one thing though looks like you are flashing this in the platform-sdk tool folder. when you unlocked your bootloader, did you make a android folder and move the adb.exe and the fastboot.exe like it says for you to do in the instructions? if so you need to run the adb shell from there.

and also it can be your card as well. if you have a 2g card you might have issues trying to flash files from it. if you have anything bigger then you should be fine. for some reason i have seen with people having issues with 2g cards on their evos before.

new optimus

I read the evo only supports sdhc cards, 2gb is not usually sdhc

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CapThrowback

Did you try re-downloading the flash_image file from this thread? Did you verify the md5 on the file? Did you run the command prompt as an Administrator?

I'm running out of things to ask, because I see the file, but clearly it isn't. The length of the path could be an issue, as ocn suggests.

EDIT: I think I know what it is - Is your phone connected to the computer in Disk Drive mode while you're running those commands? You have to have it in "Charge only" mode for adb to be able to mount /sdcard. Try that, and let us know if it works.

Last edited by CapThrowback; February 3rd, 2012 at 01:47 PM.

ethelas

I was having the same problem when flashing from the android folder with adb, fastboot, etc. that I made before I started, so I read through all of the comments and found this:

Which is why I'm flashing from the sdk tools folder. I'll try from the android folder with the items I started with again, but it was already having issues..

As far as I can tell, I've got an 8GB card. Unless you're referring to something different. I just took the phone apart and looked at the microusb to see the size.

--just tried using adb in the same folder I made at the beginning (with fastboot) and got the same result.

ethelas

Trying this now, because yes--it is in disk drive mode >_>

[EDIT] IT WORKED!
Thanks much

Now hopefully I can get through the rest of it without any problems ^_^

Last edited by ethelas; February 3rd, 2012 at 01:59 PM.

apasillas

I have followed HTC's procedure to unlock the bootloader.

My questions are:

How can I do a back up before installing custom recovery (Amon-Ra or ClockworkMod) in case I need to go back to the original recovery; if I am not rooted and therefore can't do a nand back up?

Also It may sound redundant but I am a little confused as what is the difference now at this current state (Bootloader unlocked) and complete root (S-OFF)?

I am still a neewbie and have been reading all kind of threads but since this new update (Hboot 2.18) just happened I can't find some answers.


Thank you!!

ocnbrze

welcome to the fourms!!!!!!!!!!!
once you have the bootloader unlocked you can install a custom recovery see post#2 for instructions. once you have recovery you can then make a nandroid backup. you can also flash custom roms but you will have to get to recovery via fastboot.

the difference is that with the captain's guide you will not have your bootloader watermarked and you will be able to get your phone fully rooted by using unrevoked which also makes it easier to unroot your phone as well. you will not be able to unroot your phone if you just unlock it. so that will be up to you.

ocnbrze

hey guys,
i added a more complete steps to the HTCdev process. hopefully this will help folks better.

apasillas

Thank you Ocnbrze!

I will install amon-ra and do a nand back up. I will install superuser afterwards.

I really appreciate your help!

Will definitely give it a try. I have had my evo for 1 year already and have always wanted to try to root my phone.

ocnbrze

no worries. let us know how it goes. and of course if you need help or have questions please feel free to ask.

ocnbrze

hey guys,
i changed the title of the thread to make it easier to find for new people who do not know what an hboot is.

evoguy99

Hey guys. Thanks for all the good info. I am pretty new to all of this. I followed the steps perfectly but when trying to run un-revoked, it keeps giving me the error that my Firmware is to new.

By the way I did not run the Captain's steps. Any suggestions?

mikem0269

In order to run unrevolked you have to follow captians steps first. It will change your h boot to 2.10 and then it will work.

CapThrowback

Any particular reason you want to run unrevoked?

ocnbrze

yeah not sure why you are trying unrevoked. you need to read and follow everything to a t or you can mess things up. do not get ahead of yourself. go slow if you have to. plus you have the forums to help you out.

as of right now there are two rooting tools, unrevoked and revolutionary (plus HTCdev bootloader unlocking method).

unrevoked only works with hboot 2.10. revolutionary works with evo's that have hboot 2.16 or 2.15.

the latest ota changes the hboot 2.18 and there is no rooting tool that will get s-off. you can unlock your bootloader through HTCdev but that will watermark your bootloader and void your warranty, but you can still get flash roms and stuff. if you really want to get s-off then you need to follow the captain's guide to change your hboot to 2.10 then use unrevoked to get s-off.

so not sure why you decided to skip a whole bunch of steps and jump to unrevoked.

if you have gingerbread 2.3.5 then please read and follow the guide step by step.

MKishun1

Quick question from first timer, do I plug my phone in before I download the files and download the boot unlocker?

ocnbrze

welcome to the forums!!!!!!!
leave it unplugged. just follow the directions and plug it in when it tells you to.

Gadgetdoc

Hello, I have finally decided to root my Evo also. I am out of warranty, but will likely go through the entire process as outlined here and by Captain. I have been reading a lot of forums, but obviously this is the place to be - especially with hboot 2.18. Anyway, I tried to follow the instructions, but with some misunderstanding at first installed the HTCsync 3. When I click Begin Unlock Bootloader on HTCdev.com, nothing happened. Read everything few more times. Now, the HTC sync software and all the drivers are removed from the computer. I would like to clarify a few things before I proceed again.

1. The Android sdk software version 12 you have recommended. When I do update, it automatically selects version 15. Should I unselect and just keep at API version 12?
2. The folder "Android" you mention, is on my computer, not the phone/SDcard, correct?
3. I need to be in this Android folder when working in cmd window.

Thanks for the help and great work you guys.

Last edited by Gadgetdoc; February 8th, 2012 at 08:24 PM. Reason: corrections in quote

Gadgetdoc

Ok, I have proceeded assuming updated version of sdk was ok and I need to work off "Android" folder on my computer. I have my phone in charge mode, with USB debugging checked, connected to the computer. I am at HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader site. I have selected "All other supported models" and when I click the button begin unlock bootloader, nothing happens

I am able to get the block from the command prompt window using fastboot just fine. But can't paste the keys to HTCdev ! Please help.