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Is there a way to unroot your phone without USB? My charging port is no longer working properly and a replacement is being sent to me. The phone will not connect to my computer anymore. Can someone please help me. Thank you.
If you used unrevoked forever, download this:
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip
Put it on your SD card (using a card reader)
If not (say you used the original ENG HBOOT root method), skip the above.
Download any of the RUUs that work with your phone (latest would be safest)
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic
Run the RUU (once it comes up with a screen warning you about possible consequences), search C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Temp\{series of characters}\{another series of characters} (assuming you are in windows vista or 7, otherwise path is c:\documents & settings\<your username>\Application Data\Local\Temp\{series of characters}\{another series of characters})
From there, grab rom.zip, rename to PC36IMG.zip (capitalization matters) and put it on SD card as well (using a card reader)
Exit the RUU utility (click "Cancel")
Reboot into recovery, flash unrevoked-forever-son.zip first (if you used unrevoked forever for root)
Reboot into bootloader (Vol Down + Power from phone off state), flash PC36IMG.zip when prompted
You are done
redsolar said:
If you used unrevoked forever, download this
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip
Put it on your SD card (using a card reader)
Download any of the RUUs
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic
Run it, search C:\Users\<your username>\AppData\Local\Temp\{series of characters}\{another series of characters}
From there, grab rom.zip, rename to PC36IMG.zip and put it on SD card as well (using a card reader)
Reboot into recovery, flash unrevoked-forever-son.zip first
Reboot into bootloader, flash PC36IMG.zip when prompted.
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I used the OTA Simple Root method..
If I flashed an older ROM and then did the OTA Sprint update, will it unroot my phone?
Yes. If you flash an old Rom, then install an OTA update via Sprint, that should unroot your phone.
Thanks I guess I will try that. I just didn't want to brick my phone in the process.
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Diplomat2387 said:
Thanks I guess I will try that. I just didn't want to brick my phone in the process.
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When I click firmware or HTC software update, I am getting there are no updates message...Can anyone else point me in the right direction?
Diplomat2387 said:
When I click firmware or HTC software update, I am getting there are no updates message...Can anyone else point me in the right direction?
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If you are flashing something other than official sprint rom, as of around 3.29+ most have forced disabled updates through HTC menu so that newbies don't accidentally take it and kill their root.
Why not just do what I detailed? If you didn't use unrevoked, you just need the PC36IMG.zip and you are set.
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If you are flashing something other than official sprint rom, as of around 3.29+ most have forced disabled updates through HTC menu so that newbies don't accidentally take it and kill their root.
Why not just do what I detailed? If you didn't use unrevoked, you just need the PC36IMG.zip and you are set.
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I tried a PC36IMG.zip and it gave me an error about it being old or something. Could it have not been an update version?
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Where did you get "a PC36IMG.zip" you speak of?
My usb port stopped working awhile back too, from now on I keep a copy of the newest pc36img.zip on my card.
Get it here: http://www.multiupload.com/VLFJ3L99PE
That is the new 3.70.
Rename it to pc36img.zip, and boot with vol down.
All unrooted.
Indianajonny, adventuring into the perils of Evo.
To be honest with u, I'm not sure. My mind is so bogged down from work. I had someone helping me and he provided me with a link. Is the link in the post above the correct image for my phone? I am on hardware version 0003 and baseband 2.15.00.11.19
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I can not guarantee that it is what it claims to be but yes that link should work for you
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INDIANAJONNY said:
My usb port stopped working awhile back too, from now on I keep a copy of the newest pc36img.zip on my card.
Get it here: http://www.multiupload.com/VLFJ3L99PE
That is the new 3.70.
Rename it to pc36img.zip, and boot with vol down.
All unrooted.
Indianajonny, adventuring into the perils of Evo.
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Make sure you have the newest radios though.
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Make sure you have the newest radios though.
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Do I have to flash the new radios before I flash the pcimg36?
The image I downloaded from post #11 didn't work. I tried renaming it PC36IMG.zip and PC36IMG. It says no image or wrong image.
You don't flash a pc36img.zip.
It automatically loads through bootloader. Not recovery.
Just put it in root directory of your sd.
Power up while holding vol down. When asked, say yes to load update. You never go into recovery.
Indianajonny, adventuring into the perils of Evo.
INDIANAJONNY said:
You don't flash a pc36img.zip.
It automatically loads through bootloader. Not recovery.
Just put it in root directory of your sd.
Power up while holding vol down. When asked, say yes to load update. You never go into recovery.
Indianajonny, adventuring into the perils of Evo.
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I didn't flash it. I held down power and volume down. Then it gave me that error.
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Might've had a bad download. Or that link is bad, I thought that was where I downloaded the file a few weeks ago... but maybe not.
Just look for a 3.70 PC36IMG.zip file.
Indianajonny, adventuring into the perils of Evo.
I need to beg for some expert help here. I'm pretty new to root and roms, but I have a friend who is even less sophisticated. He is nonetheless rooted and was running a CM7 nightly. Somehow he has gotten his EVO stuck in a boot loop at the splash screen that says HTC. He can't get into recovery from the bootloader to flash a nandroid.
I've exhausted my limited knowledge. I dumped PC36IMG.zip on the root of an sd card and the phone does see it from the bootloader, but when you try recovery from there it's right back to the boot loop.
Any ideas?
You put pc3 image file on sd card then go into bootloader than fastboot and it should say update yes or no and lick yes
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Oh and dont put the p36img.zip dont put name zip
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It only gives the option to update when l use the .zip file. Using the unzipped file (recovery.img) it doesn't seem to find the file.
Both end up back in the boot loop.
:/
What root method did you use?
What happens when you attempt to boot into recovery from bootloader?
Can you get adb access to the phone? If so you could try reflashing the recovery manually, which is very simple once you're set up for adb.
All hope is certainly not lost. Worst case scenario he ends up with a fresh install of the stock rom.
This is not a rare problem and there are a lot of threads in this section addressing it, with most unable to fix the problem. You'll have to search through my posts, but on one thread I recently posted a walk through I found that child fix the problem. It was in the last week, do you should find it. I'm on xda app now, do I don't have a way to get to it
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I tried a batt pull once and it worked... try it
Here's the post I was talking about.
Can't hurt to try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14228346&postcount=12
CoolWaters said:
...I've exhausted my limited knowledge. I dumped PC36IMG.zip on the root of an sd card and the phone does see it from the bootloader, but when you try recovery from there it's right back to the boot loop.
Any ideas?
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The PC36IMG.zip you reference, is it for a RUU or a recovery? Since you're able to get to the bootloader, there is still hope. If you have a PC, you can download one of the executable files from HERE, connect your EVO via USB and then run the executable. You can also try re-flashing the recovery. I suggest using AMON_RA. Flash its PC36IMG.zip file from the bootloader.
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I used revolutionary and got s-off ...how to I "flash a recovery"
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Amon RA
taylorR said:
I used revolutionary and got s-off ...how to I "flash a recovery"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
I use Amon Ra (you can search for it here), rename it to PC36IMG.zip and transfer to SD card.
Boot into bootloader (power off, then volume down + power key).
It will then find the file, ask you if you want to run/install, and BOOM.
I did that but I think I'm being an idiot I can't get root
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I have soff when I go to boot loader
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Don't you have to flash another file after getting s-off to obtain root? That is what I did because it said to in the instructions/documentation.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
How do I flash something else? Just put it in my SD?
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taylorR said:
How do I flash something else? Just put it in my SD?
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Yes, move it from pc or download it.
Go into recovery and install zip from there
S-Off doesn't equal root. It takes the security off so you CAN root.
Flash the recovery, as posted, and then flash a ROM. The ROM have the root exploit in them and should all come with Superuser, which is what allows your programs to use the root exploit.
HipKat said:
S-Off doesn't equal root. It takes the security off so you CAN root.
Flash the recovery, as posted, and then flash a ROM. The ROM have the root exploit in them and should all come with Superuser, which is what allows your programs to use the root exploit.
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I have tried just about everything. You bring up a good point.
Is this Kinged HateSLINGER RLS-2.1
from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120734
one of the ones I can use? Maybe thats my issue.
I use them on my regular rooted phone.. I am trying to root phone that had the ota 2.3.3
If you are having an issue just go through the root method again and this time say YES when they ask you about Clockwork. This is if you are having issues flashing a recovery. It wont hurt your phone.
Suggestion - If you are entering the world of rooting and flashing roms, one of the most important things or probably the most important is to read and read again then when you think you got it read one more time. Alot of info in xda. follow OP's instructions to the letter and you will be ok...
Good luck
playya said:
If you are having an issue just go through the root method again and this time say YES when they ask you about Clockwork. This is if you are having issues flashing a recovery. It wont hurt your phone.
Suggestion - If you are entering the world of rooting and flashing roms, one of the most important things or probably the most important is to read and read again then when you think you got it read one more time. Alot of info in xda. follow OP's instructions to the letter and you will be ok...
Good luck
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I have done it over and over .. watched the video posted in another thread. I have tried different su files posted and same thing. I can install custom roms and it works great. I have superuser icon in apps.. no apps listed.
rom manager says not rooted.
terminal says not rooted
Yeah, the process is get S-Off, which removes the security
Flash Recovery, so you can flash ROMS, Kernels, etc.
Flash A ROM, which will have root, system files, etc so that you have a setup to work with.
Think of it like setting up a new computer. Once you get the components, you have to format your hard drive so it'll hold the operating system.
I'm using Twrp and not going back
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Please help!
I did a pc36img update. during the update it said everything was updaed except:
bootloader bypassed
radio_v2 failed-PU
td bypassed
partition update failed
Now I cannot reboot. All I get is the htcEVO 4g screen.
Can anyone help me.? I am a noobie and have never had this problem.
jjdellorusso said:
Please help!
I did a pc36img update. during the update it said everything was updaed except:
bootloader bypassed
radio_v2 failed-PU
td bypassed
partition update failed
Now I cannot reboot. All I get is the htcEVO 4g screen.
Can anyone help me.? I am a noobie and have never had this problem.
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What was on the pc36img that you was trying to use?
Can you get back into bootloader?(turn off phone then press and hold power and volume down)
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I can get back into the bootloader
also when I reboot, I see the HCT evo screen then I get a small picture of the phone with a red triangle and exclamation point over it.
I am not sure which version of the pc36img file I have. I used it about a month ago, now it doesn't work
I would download a new ruu to update in boot loader make sure its for the evo 4g and has your hboot version
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I have n idea how to do that. The bootloader doesn't seen to allow me to do anything
Give me a sec ill see if I can grab a link for you and ill give you instructions
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Wait first of all are you S-OFF?
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Yes s was turned off
Ok you are S-off so try this:
http://www.multiupload.com/7QL6SAXKOD
This is sprint lovers rom its kinda outdated but when you get your phone working you can get a better rom if you want ok so heres how to install it
you have to put the file on the root of your sdcard and it should already be named pc36img then once its in the sdcard You put your phone to bootloader by pressing vol down and power button then let it scan and it will ask you to update hit yes and let it do its thing
Tell me how it turns out
Hope it works
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the file is named ilvidsetupv1.zip
should I rename it pc36img.zip first?
Thanks for all of the help!!!
sorry it is named ilividsetupv1.exe not zip
For me it says pc36img make sure you click direct download
are you on windows?
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wait, stop, time out: all you did was lose recovery. download THIS file and put it on the root of your SD card (not in any folders). boot up with power+vol- and let the phone update. when it asks if you wanna reboot say no and then go to recovery. you now will have working recovery to flash away with.
U sure cuz when I lost recovery I could still boot up
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Ijust tried your file paranoiA but it still will not boot up.
Should i try the file that was previously suggested? It is still downloading
and now hen I tried to run ecovery all of my old recoveries are gone and there is just one there that is undated and doesn't work
At least now I can get into the android system recovery. Is there anything that I can do in the system recovery that may help?
Sharkboy I ust tried yr file and it worked! Thanks a million man!!!
No problem
All in a days work
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I am rooted and on fresh rom with s-on and hboot 0.79.00 . I want to flash new roms but i am not able to do so coz recovery is nt working.PLEASE HELP ME
Do you remember how you rooted. You either rooted with toast method (PC36IMG file), Simple Root, or Unrevoked?
I bought this off ebay so i have no idea how he rooted. Can you please guide me how to flash rom without recovery?
Busybox installed I hope, and latest version?
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There are several different ways to go.
The quickest way (might not work and is just a temp fix) is to download, then unzip the zip file to EVO-RECOVERY folder on your computer. Boot the phone into RECOVERY (with the red triangle), then run the recovery-windows.bat file if you're running Windows on your computer and see does that do anything. Whether or not it works would tell me exactly how the phone was rooted.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38127313/EVO-recovery.zip
The phone is s-on, you're going to need to run unrevoked to gain s-off so you can flash a recovery. You can't flash any unofficial zips in hboot with s-on. Search for unrevoked and your hboot version to find the correct version of unrevoked to unlock the bootloader(hboot).
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What a weird combo. S-on, but .79 hboot and fresh ROM. ? wonder how you coulda lost your S-off. ?
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scottspa74 said:
What a weird combo. S-on, but .79 hboot and fresh ROM. ? wonder how you coulda lost your S-off. ?
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Toast Method 1 (only needed a PC36IMG file and a temp recovery) or the old Unrevoked (3.1 something, before unrevoked-forever was added). It did not need S-OFF for just flashing ROMs.
jawad123 said:
I am rooted and on fresh rom with s-on and hboot 0.79.00 . I want to flash new roms but i am not able to do so coz recovery is nt working.PLEASE HELP ME
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Red triangle means you don't have a custom recovery installed . You sure your still rooted ?
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shortydoggg said:
Toast Method 1 (only needed a PC36IMG file and a temp recovery) or the old Unrevoked (3.1 something, before unrevoked-forever was added). It did not need S-OFF for just flashing ROMs.
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Good point. I rooted and S-off via toast right after launch. I guess if someone only did his first step it would look like that. Good point. Speaking of toast, I just threw up quotes of his latest post all over general subforum in all the threads where people are trying to decide if they want nexus or Evo LTE.
They locked the one X down like no tomorrow. Team win and toast can't get recovery to access USB for mount while in recovery. Making me lean nexus.
(Sorry to hijack thread OP)
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HELP
shortydoggg said:
Toast Method 1 (only needed a PC36IMG file and a temp recovery) or the old Unrevoked (3.1 something, before unrevoked-forever was added). It did not need S-OFF for just flashing ROMs.
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yes i am rooted but when i try to boot into recovery thr is a red triangle and wen i press volume up and power button i get a error dat
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
shortydoggg said:
There are several different ways to go.
The quickest way (might not work and is just a temp fix) is to download, then unzip the zip file to EVO-RECOVERY folder on your computer. Boot the phone into RECOVERY (with the red triangle), then run the recovery-windows.bat file if you're running Windows on your computer and see does that do anything. Whether or not it works would tell me exactly how the phone was rooted.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/38127313/EVO-recovery.zip
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Did you ever try the EVO-RECOVERY download. No one said anything about pressing volume up and the power button. When you see the red triangle, do not do anything except run the recovery-windows.bat file on your computer (after extracting the files to the EVO-RECOVERY folder) to see if a recovery menu appears. I forgot to mention that the phone must be connected to the computer.
If that does not work, then you might want to go to the unrevoked site and follow their root instructions.
shortydoggg said:
Did you ever try the EVO-RECOVERY download. No one said anything about pressing volume up and the power button. When you see the red triangle, do not do anything except run the recovery-windows.bat file on your computer (after extracting the files to the EVO-RECOVERY folder) to see if a recovery menu appears. I forgot to mention that the phone must be connected to the computer.
If that does not work, then you might want to go to the unrevoked site and follow their root instructions.
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yes i see recovery menu now what shud i do to get a proper recovery working without connecting the phone to pc.
Please note i am on hboot 0.79 and S-on
jawad123 said:
yes i see recovery menu now what shud i do to get a proper recovery working without connecting the phone to pc.
Please note i am on hboot 0.79 and S-on
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Perfect, the quickest way.
Download the attached files and place them on the root of your SD card.
Flash the unrevoked-forever from the temporary recovery menu that I gave you. That will turn the phone S-OFF.
Then run the PC36IMG file through the bootloader (power off the phone, then volume down +power buttons) and accept the update. That will give you the latest Amon permanent recovery. I also added the superuser.zip file in case you need to flash it (especially on stock ROM if you need it for superuser permissions).
Thank you Everyone
I found the problem and fixed it. Thank you everyone for helping me out.
jawad123 said:
I found the problem and fixed it. Thank you everyone for helping me out.
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No problem. I just tried to give you a work around to Toast Method 2 (I see the phone was rooted with Toast Method 1 only) which would also S-OFF the phone, but is more complicated.
You could have also used unrevoked, but you probably would needed to unroot first, then install the Hboot drivers, then run unrevoked (not to mention downloading all of those things) which would have taken some time.
This thread is full of win. Awesome job shortydogg. Unbelievable you still had those old files. Just nice to see how it worked out
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This thread is full of win. Awesome job shortydogg. Unbelievable you still had those old files. Just nice to see how it worked out
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I have a lot of junk on my computer, I mean old files.