Root [CDMA] update to JB without rooting?

[3rdEyeBlue]

Can my HTC Evo 3D be updated to jb without rooting it or having any service? I use WiFi and currently don't have access to a pc even if I wanted to root it. Is there an easy (ish) way to do any/all updating in my current situation?

 

[El Presidente]

Welcome to AF, I moved your post to the Evo 3D section.

As far as I'm aware, the Evo 3D only ever got ICS officially, so I think your only option is rooting. The guys here will be able to see you right though.

 

[DonB]

That is correct, the only way to get JB is to root. If you need guidance, there are many good threads here we can link you to, cheers

 

[OverByter]

As has been stated, you need to be rooted for JB, it wouldn't take very long and there's so many other positive reasons you should try to borrow a comp for a few.
OB

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

Thanks so much Right now I'm running 4.0.3, any way to upgrade to higher ICS without root? And yes, may just borrow that pc after all. Please do share link to the latest, best, and easiest root if possible. Thanks for the generous help!

 

[OverByter]

The only update was to 4.0.4, you will still need root to flash though because it was never officially released for this phone, all you need to know about rooting the 3VO is located in this thread: http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=3892629
Enjoy and if you have any more questions just post away!
OB

 

[Brian706]

Just to add to what everyone has said, yes you need root (which is easy) but more than that you will also need s-off which is a little more complicated. We can definitely get you through it but it'll take some research and dedication

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

Just to add to what everyone has said, yes you need root (which is easy) but more than that you will also need s-off which is a little more complicated. We can definitely get you through it but it'll take some research and dedication

s-off? Got the PC to do it. Advice, tips, tricks, warnings...help if you can please

 

[OverByter]

s-off? Got the PC to do it. Advice, tips, tricks, warnings...help if you can please

Remanifest has an excellent step by step guide here: http://androidforums.com/showthread.php?p=5598022
Good luck.
OB

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

Thanks to all I know this is a stupid question but the first link (which was a little complicated, sry) mentioned something about the RUU(?). I did everything it said, did research and still don't get it or know where it is or what to do with it. I honestly thought I had decent PC/Cell knowledge til now. I'm just backing up my phone and will be following the directions from the last link very soon. I'm not confident at all in my abilities so wish me luck, and if I get stuck you will see my panicked posts here lol. Please keep the advice coming and detailed info on where, what, how the RUU is appreciated. Y'all have been so kind, thank you

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

I almost forgot, today my Evo started giving me keyboard issues. The second line from the bottom stopped working and it doesn't seem to matter which keyboard I use. I tried the booster from the market, ran virus check, pulled the battery out, but nothing has worked. I spent an hour or so going through every setting too but no good. I have never had problems with this phone and it happened suddenly so I'm hoping a factory reset will do it. If that doesn't help, do y'all have any advice as to what it could be or what to do?

 

[Brian706]

Thanks to all I know this is a stupid question but the first link (which was a little complicated, sry) mentioned something about the RUU(?). I did everything it said, did research and still don't get it or know where it is or what to do with it. I honestly thought I had decent PC/Cell knowledge til now. I'm just backing up my phone and will be following the directions from the last link very soon. I'm not confident at all in my abilities so wish me luck, and if I get stuck you will see my panicked posts here lol. Please keep the advice coming and detailed info on where, what, how the RUU is appreciated. Y'all have been so kind, thank you

The RUU is basically the ultimate recovery tool. It will return your phone completely stock. It will remove root, remove a custom recovery, put you on the stock bootloader, stock operating system, etc. etc..

All of the Evo 3d ones can be found here: Shipped ROMs

If/when the time comes and you need help picking the right one, we will be more than happy to help you

 

[Brian706]

I almost forgot, today my Evo started giving me keyboard issues. The second line from the bottom stopped working and it doesn't seem to matter which keyboard I use. I tried the booster from the market, ran virus check, pulled the battery out, but nothing has worked. I spent an hour or so going through every setting too but no good. I have never had problems with this phone and it happened suddenly so I'm hoping a factory reset will do it. If that doesn't help, do y'all have any advice as to what it could be or what to do?

Hmm... If you have tried multiple keyboards and still have the same results, I would worry that it's a hardware issue.

You can definitely try a factory reset... It sounds like you are trying to root anyway which will cause a factory reset, so if you're resetting anyway you don't have much to lose.

Hopefully it will help but I'm worried your screen might be going bad

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

I'm worried too. Thanks a lot for the guidance

 

[scotty85]

do you have the same dead spots on the screen when not using the keyboard? what if you rotate the phone from landscape to portrait?

 

[3rdEyeBlue]

do you have the same dead spots on the screen when not using the keyboard? what if you rotate the phone from landscape to portrait?

It may have a smidge of an issue in landscape but honestly that's how I've been using it because the problem seems all but nill that way. And I haven't really noticed issues other than when using the keyboard... Any advice?

 

[DonB]

It may have a smidge of an issue in landscape but honestly that's how I've been using it because the problem seems all but nill that way. And I haven't really noticed issues other than when using the keyboard... Any advice?

Try in portrait as he mentioned and let us know if it still does it ??

If it does try a different Keyboard and report back

 

[scotty85]

It may have a smidge of an issue in landscape but honestly that's how I've been using it because the problem seems all but nill that way. And I haven't really noticed issues other than when using the keyboard... Any advice?

it just depends on the issue. id think a hardware issue would have the same deadspots on the screen(alont the bottom in landscape,the side in portrait).

running an ruu,if one is available would reflash the "touch panel" firmware,so it may help. if youre not on a build that an ruu exists for,you can s-off,then run an older one,do a factory reset from hboot(after a fresh ruu,with stock recovery still installed). s off and run an ruu would defaintely be my advice.

 

[Brian706]

if youre not on a build that an ruu exists for,you can s-off,then run an older one,do a factory reset from hboot(after a fresh ruu,with stock recovery still installed). s off and run an ruu would defaintely be my advice.

Luckily (at least with the cdma version) there is a working ruu even on the latest ota. It just requires flashing the setmainversionlow.zip

I think she is rooting anyway so she could unlock the bootloader through HTCdev, add custom recovery, flash setmainversionlow.zip, Relock bootloader, then run the ruu.

Assuming she does not want to do the wire trick for s-off. Otherwise, once s-off, you can just run the ruu.

If you are not on the latest ota update (2.95) and you are still on 2.89, then you should be able to run the ruu without all the extra steps listed above.