Hey quick question, what's the easiest way to unroot? Trying to help a friend, he is noob, and I don't know much about the EVO, any help would be appreciated. Thanks
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Unrooting
1. http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever ; Scroll down to the FAQs, then download the unrevoked s-on zip. This places the security back on your phone, because rooting makes it s-off, and if s-on, quickest way to tell your phone was rooted.
2. Flash that file from recovery, then boot back into the bootloader [vol+down while turning phone on] and verify until its s-on.
3. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19699565/3.70 RUU Zip.zip ; rename that file to PC36IMG, place on the root of your sdcard [not in a folder] then flash it in the bootloader. When the scan that normally does nothing, it'll detect that file. Apply the update then reboot. That's a stock 3.70 firmware file, it'll take you back to stock, unrooted, s-on.
Thanks, would it also work if he just went to updates, and got the new gb update, would u run into problems going that though if it even worked?
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schwab16 said:
Thanks, would it also work if he just went to updates, and got the new gb update, would u run into problems going that though if it even worked?
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If he did that, he could brick his device or lose root permanently.
Ok, ya that's what I was thinking, I will just have to go and do it for him, thanks for ur help
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schwab16 said:
Ok, ya that's what I was thinking, I will just have to go and do it for him, thanks for ur help
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I rooted using unrevoked and unrevoked forever, but I wasn't able to flash cyanogenmod, so I read up on NAND unlock and flashed the PC36IMG.zip from toast's method, but now it always restarts into bootloader and i cant get the os to load. Please help!
You should already have nand unlocked if you did unrevoked. All you you need is the eng hboot fix. Flash that zip in recovery , you can find it in dev section, then you should be able to flash CM hope that helps
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Mfeigley said:
I rooted using unrevoked and unrevoked forever, but I wasn't able to flash cyanogenmod, so I read up on NAND unlock and flashed the PC36IMG.zip from toast's method, but now it always restarts into bootloader and i cant get the os to load. Please help!
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This happened to me also. Go into recovery, run the mod zip again. If that doesn't work for you, you never saw me.
when i go into recovery it says E:can't open /cache/recovery/command
so i dont know how to flash anything
oh I see well try running ruu then just do unrevoked one click and youll be set just when you try to flash CM again after that make sure you flash hboot fix or it won't work.
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Just read your post carefully lol czn you go into bootloader
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There's a guide on rooting evo by regaww something. Download the PC36IMG from that post. Put it on card then just go to bootloader see if that will go through hope it does that saved me once
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I just redid the PC36IMG.zip and it worked
Cool glad to hear it don't forget hboot fix if you want to flash cyanogen
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kixcastillo77 said:
Cool glad to hear it don't forget hboot fix if you want to flash cyanogen
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How do I do that? hboot fix that is.
It'sa zip file in the development section you flash it from recovery. Is give you link but I'm on the xda app
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I had this exact issue after I loaded that PC136 file and installed it on my EVO. I wasn't able to do anything but load the bootloader. I finally had enough after 5 hours of no help, and found the shipping ROM and reinstalled the original ROM on my EVO.
i have since re-rooted and will not even dare to go back at this time to try that mess!
People can get you rooted, but they don't know how to get you out of a hole!
JE
kixcastillo77 said:
It'sa zip file in the development section you flash it from recovery. Is give you link but I'm on the xda app
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I can't find it :-/
Im using this method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045 and I ran into a problem on step (6A). its saying "mkdir failed for -p, read only file system". Can anyone help me? Everything went well until I ran the first part of this step. If someone could help, I'd be very greatful.. TIA
Why don't you just use unrevoked 3? Its really easy!
www.unrevoked.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
If you're already on GB (2.3) you wont be able to root.
do you have the latest gingerbread if u do u cant root it yet we dont have a rooting method yet but or devs and unrevoked r working at it
just youtube how to root evo 2.2/2.1 (put the firmware you have)
jadden said:
just youtube how to root evo 2.2/2.1 (put the firmware you have)
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Well its already at temperary root using the z4root. How do I start over? I don't wanna brick my phone. Im on 2.2 still. I can't post the firmware cuz its on a blue screen for the z4root thing.
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sniperkill said:
Well its already at temperary root using the z4root. How do I start over? I don't wanna brick my phone. Im on 2.2 still. I can't post the firmware cuz its on a blue screen for the z4root thing.
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Just use what I posted above, its the easiest method to root 2.2. All you need to do is restart to clear the temp root.
dirkyd3rk said:
Just use what I posted above, its the easiest method to root 2.2. All you need to do is restart to clear the temp root.
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Right, I forgot about that. Is unrevoked what everyones using to root their phones? Is it the best/stable way available?
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sniperkill said:
Right, I forgot about that. Is unrevoked what everyones using to root their phones? Is it the best/stable way available?
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Arguably THE best/easiest method out there.
Yes unrevoked us best or u can use the one root click method
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Yes unrevoked us best or u can use the one root click method
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What about amon-ra recovery? How do I get that? Does unrevoked install it?
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It's all still a little confusing to me but I'm a quick learner, lol.
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What about amon-ra recovery? How do I get that? Does unrevoked install it?
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Unrevoked will install clockwork, then you can install amon RA. Lets not jump the gun you still need root lol.
the way your rooting right now is the way i rooted my phone! i think i ran into that exact same problem back then too....i think i pulled my battery and started over....i cant remember...its been like 7-8 months.
also...what you can do...is run the RUU for 2.2 to wipe your phone (also do a factory reset beforehand too and back up your sd card on your comp) and then start over.
or try a different way...try unrevoked or xHausx's method: [ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11) - xda-developers
after you got your evo rooted....flash Amon_RA recovery ([Recovery] [09-Feb-2011] RA-supersonic-v2.3 - xda-developers)
hopefully this helps ya out!
Could I use a Rom and name it pbm3img.zip
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htcdroidincredible23 said:
Could I use a Rom and name it pbm3img.zip
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pb31img.zip
And yes, you could. But I don't know why you wouldn't just do it through recovery.
Because I lost root with the ota so don't have recovery
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Just reflash your recovery and su.
If you have S-on then your stuck without root.
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Because I lost root with the ota so don't have recovery
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If you're s-on then it's not possible. S-on/s-off refers to the bootloader itself.
In technical terms, S-off will let you flash any PB31IMG.zip you want as long as it's built properly. S-ON will only allow you to flash files by HTC. Unless we can achieve S-ON on the newer radio or can get HTC's signing method for their zip files, I don't see it possible if you're S-ON. Sorry.
Cab someone please send the download? Thank you. I have searched for it
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What file exactly
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Uh.....what exactly are you trying to do? PC36IMG.zip is the name given to files that we flash via HBoot. The contents of that zip file can be a vast number of things that change various objects of the phone. Post your question, what you're trying to do, etc. so that we can give you the proper links/files.
Otherwise you may be looking for a PC36IMG.zip that installs a new recovery and instead get one that completely unroots your phone and gives you S-on. So we need more details into what you are looking for.
I need the one that unroots the phone please
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inspire me said:
I need the one that unroots the phone please
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Still need to be more specific.
You need an RUU to match your bootloader version, so that is needed.
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Still need to be more specific.
You need an RUU to match your bootloader version, so that is needed.
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Check what bootloader you have on your phone.
1. Turn phone COMPLETELY off
2. Press and hold volume down button while pressing the power button
3. A white screen will pop. This is your HBoot.
4. At the top it will tell you what version of Hboot you have. (i.e. 2.15.0001, 2.16.0001, etc.)
5. Take that number and post it in this thread so we can give you a file that will successfully flash to your phone.
2.15.00.07.28. Thanks
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How did you root your phone? Did you use unrEVOked or Revolutionary method?
Just unrevoked
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Just unrevoked
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
Let us know if you have any issues with the process.
I appreciate the help. Thank you
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I appreciate the help. Thank you
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Don't forget the thanks button
ok... so my aunt brought me her phone that she said she bricked... first thing first, its just a soft brick. i can turn the device on normally ( in which it just stays at the htc bootsplash.. i can also boot the phone into bootloader.. i cant go into recovery. when i select restart bootloader in fastboot it freezes the phone up... i have came to a conclusion that she wiped her recovery out completely. heres the problem where i need help..
1. the phone is ****locked**** , and when i try to use the htc dev. to unlock bootloader it will not let me select "yes" to unlock bootloader.
2. s-on
3. usb debugging is disabled im assuming...
4. hboot = 0.98.0000
5. radio: 1.09.01.1111
is there any hope for this phone???
Have you tried fast boot flash a recovery or using an ruu
when i try to flash recovery via flash boot it gives me an error.. htc cant sign the file properly..!!!??? all the ruu methods ive seen require usb debugging to be enabled ive tried them anyways with no luck...
Use the downgrade method in the development section.
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doesnt the downgrade method require you to have usb debugging enabled??? my phone will not boot...
So I guess there is no hope for this phone... I can't get anyone to respond... :/
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So I guess there is no hope for this phone... I can't get anyone to respond... :/
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With a locked bootloader? I don't see how it could work, but you might as well try the downgrade tool, it can't hurt.
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prototype7 said:
With a locked bootloader? I don't see how it could work, but you might as well try the downgrade tool, it can't hurt.
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I have tried every tool in this thread... I need a manual way to do things through cmd...
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stebomurkn420 said:
I have tried every tool in this thread... I need a manual way to do things through cmd...
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I would try flashing a recovery through the bootloader again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185490 check out that thread for more info. I don't think its gonna work because you aren't s-off but its worth a try. I have seen some hboot flash able ruu's before. I will look around after work.
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I would try flashing a recovery through the bootloader again. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185490 check out that thread for more info. I don't think its gonna work because you aren't s-off but its worth a try. I have seen some hboot flash able ruu's before. I will look around after work.
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Thank you very much for any links or anything you can throw my way for help...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599767 Here is the return to stock RUU from what I can gather this one is signed. If it works be sure to thank CondemnedSoul in the op of that thread. I will keep hunting around for anything else I can find.
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http://tinyurl.com/855xskv
If the one at the previous link will not flash take a look at this one. I believe you need the gingerbread 2.3.4 one based on the radio version you posted. These are also signed so they should be able flash with s-on.
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cstone1991 said:
http://tinyurl.com/855xskv
If the one at the previous link will not flash take a look at this one. I believe you need the gingerbread 2.3.4 one based on the radio version you posted. These are also signed so they should be able flash with s-on.
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The ruu downloads are messed up on this link... anyone have another source... I will be trying both these methods when I get home... wish me luck
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The ruu downloads are messed up on this link... anyone have another source... I will be trying both these methods when I get home... wish me luck
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Update: no luck with these processes... could someone tell me if you have to have the boot loader unlocked for these methods?
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Google search "vivow signed ruu" there are hundreds of posts there with downloads. A signed ruu is an ruu just as it comes from htc. Because it is signed you can flash it through bootloader with s-on.
You will need a newer or equivalent version to the one on the phone or it won't flash.
You will just need to find one with a good download now.
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Hmmm
Like has been said the RUU posted by CondemnedSoul should work. Just make sure its named PG32IMG. Dont add .zip or anything as you may not be able to see extensions if you dont have then enabled. Once its named PG32IMG and you put it on your SD card by itself not in a folder.
Once you do this pull the battery for a second and put it back. Now Volume down and power to boot bootloader. Give it a sec and see if it will load the image. If it does load it will give you the option to install by pressing volume up. It should start to install and should fix the problem. I have used the file before on my older Inc 2 so I know it works. Hope you get it sorted out.
So I get the ruu to read finally and it freezes on this screen...
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How long did you let it run?? The only time I have had that issue is when I ended up with a bad download. Have you tried downloading the file again??
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How long did you let it run?? The only time I have had that issue is when I ended up with a bad download. Have you tried downloading the file again??
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i let it go for about 30 min... then did a battery pull...
Bump...
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