Root The "Fix everything" thread for the Virgin Mobile HTC EVO

[lilcourv]

With this u would need a seperate SD card right?cause the phone won't be working after flash and won't be able to erase the pg86img file

 

[remanifest]

With this u would need a seperate SD card right?cause the phone won't be working after flash and won't be able to erase the pg86img file

No, you just need a working recovery.

It is safer in that respect to flash it via fastboot.

 

[ramjet73]

However the cheese has been moved and there is a second OTA the effects of which are not completely known at this time.

That's all the more reason to do S-OFF with the RUU and the November OTA when you are comfortable with the process since that will allow you to install the March OTA with the ability to back it out if there are any negative side effects.

ramjet73

 

[ron scubadiver]

Ramjet, I hear you, and I continue to wonder if there are any positive (or negative) effects to flashing the March OTA firmware zip you were kind enough to post. There are a few reports of improved reception, but not enough to say there is a trend. Because the "connection optimizer" with its forcing of WiFi was a part of the March OTA, I am very wary of the entire package.

My phone was screwed up for a while and your answers and explanations were a major help in getting it sorted out.

 

[lilcourv]

No, you just need a working recovery.

It is safer in that respect to flash it via fastboot.

Thanks man..ya I didn't catch what ramjet said with flashing a new boot loader while s-off,and with the cmd fast boot flash zip jb_hboot.zip ..is that what you would put or do put the file you named like pg86img??

 

[cdwalters]

Is it safe to have S-off before installing the PG86IMG.zip file on the rootdirectory of the sd card?

 

[ramjet73]

Is it safe to have S-off before installing the PG86IMG.zip file on the rootdirectory of the sd card?

Yes, and that's the only way it will work if you changing bootloader (hboot).

ramjet73

 

[haro138]

Hey, I'm sorry if I'm asking a dumb question but I've read through this thread and don't think I've seen someone ask it so ... I'm currently S-OFF, running TWRP v1.1.1 and 1.04 HBOOT and would like to switch to jBear hboot 1.50.5050 and 4ext touch recovery. Is it safe to flash the file in the first post? I figure the hboot is safe to change but would there be a problem switching recoveries via this method? Thanks in advance!

 

[remanifest]

Hey, I'm sorry if I'm asking a dumb question but I've read through this thread and don't think I've seen someone ask it so ... I'm currently S-OFF, running TWRP v1.1.1 and 1.04 HBOOT and would like to switch to jBear hboot 1.50.5050 and 4ext touch recovery. Is it safe to flash the file in the first post? I figure the hboot is safe to change but would there be a problem switching recoveries via this method? Thanks in advance!

Yes, it's safe to flash the file. If your radio has been updated to the March OTA Radio (1.09.0108), you will be downgrading your radio and some other firmware files in the process. You will also be flashing a fairly old copy of 4EXT Recovery.

 

[cstwes]

thanks good work

 

[Devok95]

Wich one is the most current radio? 1.09.00.0706 or 1.06.00.1216

Also i see people saying : 1.06.00.1216 downgrading? im confused

 

[Brian706]

Wich one is the most current radio? 1.09.00.0706 or 1.06.00.1216

Also i see people saying : 1.06.00.1216 downgrading? im confused

1.09.00.0706 is newer. It's one of the ICS radios. The other one mentioned was the latest GB radio before the ICS update.

However, there is a newer one than both of those (1.09.00.0108) from the March update this year. You can find all the radio versions listed in order in my thread here: http://androidforums.com/cdma-evo-3d-all-things-root/648902-radios-hboot-firmware-all-downloads.html

 

[caicom98]

Is there anyway to check my current OTA?
I notice you have "1.14.652.0 OTA" in the first post but I see that there is a newer "2.95.652.5 OTA"....

So I just rename the file from OP in root and run it in bootloader. This will update my recovery, and RUU+radios in one shot? I am S-OFF and with an old TWRP

 

[Brian706]

I believe you are referring to the file in post 3. You are correct. It will update all of the firmware to the latest.

Download and rename PG86IMG.zip and put it on the root of your sd. Reboot into bootloader and the rest is magic. All the firmware will update.

 

[caicom98]

Any benefit flashing to this radio? or should we stick to the OP?
VM 2.95.652.5 OTA
CDMA: 1.09.00.0108

 

[Brian706]

It's usually different for each person depending on location. Give it a shot. You can always go back if you have a decrease in performance.