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[Q] Need help FAST!

This is the jist of my problem, and im trying to get it fixed, as i have work tomorrow.
Bought an Evo 4g about a week ago. Decided i wanted to root it today, went on here, found some threads for rooting it.
Now before i say this next part, i have rooted other phones with no problems, so i didnt think this would happen to me.
Back to my point, followed the steps as thoroughly as possible, but when It was installing the PC36IMG file, it said "Radio_v2 : Fail PU or something like that. Rebooted the phone, and it sits at the HTC evo 4g screen... tried doing that same step over with the same problem. So i chose the clear storage option, restarted, same problem, then got into recovery and did the factory reset option, and now when i start my phone, it goes straight to recovery mode. Nothing more nothing less.
Anybody out there know how i can just get the factory stock rom or what ever back on this thing? ill be up all night till i get it fixed. Also maybe the update.zip? idk.
Any help would be much appreciated!

Are you in recovery or the boot loader? do you see skating androids?

wildgillis said:
Are you in recovery or the boot loader? do you see skating androids?
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I can get to both screens. If i just start it up without holding volume down, it goes to recovery and i have to take out the battery and restart it again holding volume down to get to the bootloader screen

on the bootloader screen (skating androids) what is your hboot version (second line) and is s-off or s-on (second line)
also link to instructions you used to root (different hboot versions use different instructions)

wildgillis said:
on the bootloader screen (skating androids) what is your hboot version (second line) and is s-off or s-on (second line)
also link to instructions you used to root (different hboot versions use different instructions)
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Okay check it out, here is an update of where im at, and im going to get you most of that information in just a minute..
Anyways, i found a Different pc36img.zip file and used that through bootloader and i didnt get any failure messages. Now my phone is started up and i received like 15 texts, and 3 voice mails so far..
the file was uploaded to megaupload and the descrpition was "EVO RESTORE 3.29.65.1.5"
Ill restart my phone now into bootloader mode to get you that info.

Do you happen to know what the original version was on your phone?

wildgillis said:
on the bootloader screen (skating androids) what is your hboot version (second line) and is s-off or s-on (second line)
also link to instructions you used to root (different hboot versions use different instructions)
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Okay i took a picture of what it says, but sincei just joined today i cant post it so this is the link from imageshack where i uploaded the picture
img26.imageshack . us/ img26 /4523 / evo4g.jpg
Just delete the spaces. and if it doesnt work, ill just type out everythingi t says

wildgillis said:
Do you happen to know what the original version was on your phone?
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I just bought it last week from Radio Shack, so im assuming 2.2... But im not sure.
Current update is the phone works now and im pretty happy about that. Think maybe i should do some more research before i try to root it and flash custom roms. I do want to though, one day.
Phone says:
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.02.0000
MICROP-O41f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.09.01
Oct 14 2010, 19:14:47

If your phone is working now after recovery use one of the following methods for root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
(make sure to follow instructions for hboot 2.02)

Glad you got it up and working the last phone I rooted was an 2.02 and it took me a few tries before I got it figured out.

wildgillis said:
If your phone is working now after recovery use one of the following methods for root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
(make sure to follow instructions for hboot 2.02)
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Thank you, i didnt see these posts before. I recently looked at the posts i was following, and they were dated back to august. So im sure these will be much better.

Another quick question...
So after all this friggen work, does this mean its rooted now?

no, if your rooted it will say S-off, and you will have a working recovery installed not just the bootloader.

cruise350 said:
no, if your rooted it will say S-off, and you will have a working recovery installed not just the bootloader.
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alright thank you. ill refer to the links posted earlier in this thread to root it properly then.

[Q] Can't boot up after rom update on Evo went bad. Help!!

I was trying to update to the latest Myn Rom (RLS5) and I guess it went wrong because now when I boot up it loads up for a minute but then goes to black and then has 5 quick vibrations. then it just stays on black and blinks the green led. And that's it.
I can get to h-boot, but not recovery. I have:
S-On
Hboot: 0.93.0000
Radio 2.15.00.07.28
Since S-Off, it will need a signed PC36IMG.zip or something? I really don't know what to do here.
Thanks in advance for the help, you guys are great!

I would try flashing RA via bootloader as a PC36IMG.zip. If that doesnt work you could always run an RUU.

c-stam said:
I was trying to update to the latest Myn Rom (RLS5) and I guess it went wrong because now when I boot up it loads up for a minute but then goes to black and then has 5 quick vibrations. then it just stays on black and blinks the green led. And that's it.
I can get to h-boot, but not recovery. I have:
S-On
Hboot: 0.93.0000
Radio 2.15.00.07.28
Since S-Off, it will need a signed PC36IMG.zip or something? I really don't know what to do here.
Thanks in advance for the help, you guys are great!
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Does you have s-on or s-off? If S-ON then your nand is locked and you are not rooted

So I should be able to rename the De-odexed in this thread to PC36IMG.zip and go that route?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251

xHausx said:
Does you have s-on or s-off? If S-ON then your nand is locked and you are not rooted
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S-On. and I could have sworn that I had s-Off before the botched update. I have been using programs that require root such as wi-fi tether, root explorer, cpu tuner, etc.

dglowe343 said:
I would try flashing RA via bootloader as a PC36IMG.zip. If that doesnt work you could always run an RUU.
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I assume you mean RA the recovery. Which file should I use to download and change the name? I've only used .img files to flash it as an alternate recovery.
Thanks in advance.

c-stam said:
I assume you mean RA the recovery. Which file should I use to download and change the name? I've only used .img files to flash it as an alternate recovery.
Thanks in advance.
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Download the .zip file and just right click on it and select rename. Make sure its PC36IMG.zip exactly. Otherwise bootloader won't recognize it.
Sent from my HTC Supersonic

dglowe343 said:
Download the .zip file and just right click on it and select rename. Make sure its PC36IMG.zip exactly. Otherwise bootloader won't recognize it.
Sent from my HTC Supersonic
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I did that just now. downloaded the latest from the forum post in your signature, renamed it exactly, put it on the root, held power and volume down, it read the file and said "Checking File" for a couple seconds then just went back to the regular menu. never asked me "Yes" or "No".

c-stam said:
I did that just now. downloaded the latest from the forum post in your signature, renamed it exactly, put it on the root, held power and volume down, it read the file and said "Checking File" for a couple seconds then just went back to the regular menu. never asked me "Yes" or "No".
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Sounds like you lost root somehow. I just noticed in ur earlier post that you have s-on. You most likely have to root again.
Sent from my HTC Supersonic

c-stam said:
S-On. and I could have sworn that I had s-Off before the botched update. I have been using programs that require root such as wi-fi tether, root explorer, cpu tuner, etc.
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If you have a custom recovery still flash unrevoked forever, that well unlock your nand. Once that is unlocked you should be ok to continue.
Dots that update the hboot as well? If so that is probably what did it, otherwise you may have had an incomplete unrevoked root.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

dglowe343 said:
Sounds like you lost root somehow. I just noticed in ur earlier post that you have s-on. You most likely have to root again.
Sent from my HTC Supersonic
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Is there a way to root without being able to get into the rom? I only have the hboot menu as an option of interacting with the system right now.

Still stuck here. I tried running Unrevoked3 again and there wasn't enough time for it to recognize the phone before it did the 5 vibrations and went to black and cut off the usb connection. I tried renaming the latest RUU from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874091 to PC36IMG.zip and it did the same thing as before, the blue vertical progress bar reached the top, it said "Checking" and then after a minute or so it just went back to the regular first menu.
It sounds like the solution would be to get it rooted, but I need to find a way to do that without being into the rom or recovery.
You guys are a lot smarter then me when it comes to Android and fixing borked installs and updates. I know you guys can come up with a solution here, so thanks in advance.

c-stam said:
Still stuck here. I tried running Unrevoked3 again and there wasn't enough time for it to recognize the phone before it did the 5 vibrations and went to black and cut off the usb connection. I tried renaming the latest RUU from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874091 to PC36IMG.zip and it did the same thing as before, the blue vertical progress bar reached the top, it said "Checking" and then after a minute or so it just went back to the regular first menu.
It sounds like the solution would be to get it rooted, but I need to find a way to do that without being into the rom or recovery.
You guys are a lot smarter then me when it comes to Android and fixing borked installs and updates. I know you guys can come up with a solution here, so thanks in advance.
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The link in my sig has 3.29.651 in RUU and PC36IMG.zip form, you can use one of those to get a working rom. Afterward you should be able to use the quick method to get rooted and flash a recovery again

c-stam said:
I did that just now. downloaded the latest from the forum post in your signature, renamed it exactly, put it on the root, held power and volume down, it read the file and said "Checking File" for a couple seconds then just went back to the regular menu. never asked me "Yes" or "No".
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When you renamed the file, did you actually add the ".zip" to the name? If so, the file is called PC36IMG.zip.zip and the bootloader won't see it. Just name it to PC36IMG and the .zip is added automatically.

rugedraw said:
When you renamed the file, did you actually add the ".zip" to the name? If so, the file is called PC36IMG.zip.zip and the bootloader won't see it. Just name it to PC36IMG and the .zip is added automatically.
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I have "hide files extensions for known files" turned off in my folder options
But good thought and thanks for the info.

xHausx said:
The link in my sig has 3.29.651 in RUU and PC36IMG.zip form, you can use one of those to get a working rom. Afterward you should be able to use the quick method to get rooted and flash a recovery again
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IT WORKED!!!
Wow, what a relief to see it get past checking the rom and asking me if I want to update. Thank you so much! time to unrevoke and then unrevoke forever, so I won't have so many issues if this happens again.
Thanks everyone for your help. You guys are the best.

I had this same problem and couldn't ever figure it out. It would power on and the go black and vibrate 5 times. I ended up clearing my phone and going to Sprint to have it replaced. Glad you got yours all figured out.

c-stam said:
IT WORKED!!!
Wow, what a relief to see it get past checking the rom and asking me if I want to update. Thank you so much! time to unrevoke and then unrevoke forever, so I won't have so many issues if this happens again.
Thanks everyone for your help. You guys are the best.
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So, I got the stock rom loaded, however I can't mount either of my microSd cards. and also when I try and install the OTA update from Sprint, it goes to black and does the 5 vibrations again. Also, unrevoked3 isn't working. Also, when I plug it into my computer it won't let me mount as a storage device.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks.

c-stam said:
So, I got the stock rom loaded, however I can't mount either of my microSd cards. and also when I try and install the OTA update from Sprint, it goes to black and does the 5 vibrations again. Also, unrevoked3 isn't working. Also, when I plug it into my computer it won't let me mount as a storage device.
Any ideas guys?
Thanks.
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Is there another RUU I could try or another way to root that would get me access to recovery? Really not sure what to do but I'd hate to take it to Sprint and have to get a new one for this.
Thanks.

[Q] Can anybody help me out, please?

I've searched the forums and have not found a situation that really matches mine.
I've been running on a Cyanogen nightly build for probably two months with no problems. Out of nowhere this morning my phone reboots itself (while it was idle; I wasn't even touching it) and then gets stuck in a boot loop. I get the White HTC Evo 4G screen, then it powers off and comes back up to the white screen again. Over and over.
All I can get do is hboot. Even telling hboot to go into the recovery mode puts my back into the boot loop. Fastboot, clear storage, and hboot usb all seem to work though. I've tried downloading the PC36IMG.zip file (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141) in that thread, but hboot loads it and tells me that it is older than my current version, and only gives me the option to reboot, or not to reboot. Doesn't load the image.
Here is the information on my hboot screen:
SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.97.0000
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.09.01
Aug 19 2010, 14:29:08
Anybody have any ideas? Thanks!

you lost root, s-on
you can still start the bootloader so it's not a brick
need to get s-off before you can load recovery again and reflash your rom
have you tried the RUU? if it installs and defaults you then you can unrevoked to root

NewZJ said:
you lost root, s-on
you can still start the bootloader so it's not a brick
need to get s-off before you can load recovery again and reflash your rom
have you tried the RUU? if it installs and defaults you then you can unrevoked to root
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Trying the RUU here now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874091
Wish me luck!

luck has been wished

Kuhmo said:
Trying the RUU here now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874091
Wish me luck!
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This didn't work. Everything is still the same, except that my hboot version is now 2.10.0001. Any other thoughts?

still won't not into any rom? did you get errors?

NewZJ said:
still won't not into any rom? did you get errors?
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No, the app on the PC said everything was successful. The progress bar on the phone progressed without errors too.

what happens when you reboot the phone not going into bootloader?

Just the HTC EVO 4G splash screen. Over and over and over...

does it show the boot animation or just stuck on splash?

Just the splash. No animation.

pull the battery, remove your sdcard, put the battery back in, see if it gets to the animation

Doh, you upgraded your hboot. It's alright though, just run the ruu one more time and your should be ok
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

Wrong button..

xHausx said:
Doh, you upgraded your hboot. It's alright though, just run the ruu one more time and your should be ok
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
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I asked my wife to check this thread from the car on the way to dinner. Saw the response. So I took my laptop inside with us and used the RUU one more time. No luck. I decided that it must be a hardware issue. I took the SD out and removed the evidence that the phone had been rooted, then took it to the sprint service center up the road. They just replaced it for me. Thanks for your time! I DO want to root my phone again, the ROMs are just so much better than the stock installation. Should I not install the OTA updates if I'm going to root it? Which guide should I follow for rooting?

never do OTA when rooted, use unrevoked to root, unrevoked.com

NewZJ said:
never do OTA when rooted, use unrevoked to root, unrevoked.com
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Not when rooted. I meant should I update to the latest OTA UNTIL I decide to do the root again? Is the latest OTA unrootable?

Same deal.
Here is the post that I put in the wrong forum that I was about to post here until I saw this thread...
Wellp. I win.
I win a no expenses paid trip to my nearest Sprint dealer.
Ever since I used unrevoked to root my phone in November, I've been voraciously digging through these forums for tasty roms. I've been snorting lines of Cyanogen, MIUI, and a myriad of other, well-designed roms.
Using a on older version of hboot (pre 1 methinks) I was able to avoid the latest hassles with ClockworkMod (plus, I down(up?)graded to 2.6 via RomManager).
Tonight, as I was enjoying some tasty foodstuffs at my local foodstuff vendor, my phone rebooted. Then, it rebooted again. Then again. I once made the folly of flashing a new rom without running the appropriate wipes, and was no stranger to the bootloop. I patiently fired up hboot (my poor volume rocker is all but wore out) and ordered up the trusty recovery mode.
...then it rebooted again... and again... and again.
PusSidiasus: ONOES! I HAVE THE WTFBBRICKED MY PRECIOUS!
SmartAsSidiasus: Hang on for a second, let's check the internet. Try this link: tinyurl.com/4vgeyeg
PusSidiasus: ...
Unfortunately, my internal dialogues are not nearly as witty. Also, my best attempts to de-brick-ify were for naught. Fastboot gave some wacky error message when I tried to flash a new recovery, and installing via PC36IMG.zip did nothing to improve the situation. I even went so far as to install a stock image someone pulled from an RUU (with a 2.02hboot, so as to avoid wimax woes)...
Still, a whole lotta nothing. I can't do anything beyond hboot, and whatever recovery image I install (Clockworkmod, AmanRa) the machine still bootloops.
At this juncture, I've resigned to taking the phone into the sprint store and playing dumb. It is a stock rom, though I hope the attendant misses the S-OFF bit at boot. Which brings me to my proper question:
1) Has anyone run aground a similar issue and found a way out?
OR...​
2) Anyone know how to turn S-(back)ON in my current situation?​
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Also, you can rest assured that I'll be rooting again whatever phone I walk away with, and the work that is exhibited in these forums is amazing. Keep churning out wonderful roms and guides.
Sidiasus
(Currently, Sadiasus... )

run the ruu to s-on then trade for another

NewZJ said:
run the ruu to s-on then trade for another
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Ack, sorry... didn't mention in previous post. I fired up windows to run the RUU (I don't trust wine to that stuff) but it couldn't detect the device.

[Q] unrevoked-forever-son problem

Recently my phone was working fine until today. I was on mikfroyo 4.4 everything was fine until i decided to flash an unimportant file, when i reboot it my phone was doing boot loops, so i decided to wipe everything and flash a clean mikfroyo 4.4 again. it worked for a couple hours, later my phone started to freeze, i took the battery out and i got stuck on the white screen logo.. i tried to take battery out for a couple times and nothing.. i tired to go into recovery mode(amon-ra 2.2.1) and i could not get into recovery, it kept on freezing i was like WTF!! then i tried to go into bootloader and that worked fine, but when i choose to boot into recovery via bootloader it did boot into recovery but then it froze again in recovery.. So at the end nothing worked but bootloader.. then i decided to flash a ROM via bootloader (PC36IMG.zip) and that fixed all the problems temporarily (it did not freeze).. but then I notice that that was a stock unrooted PC36IMG file so i lost root and it put back the HTC stock recovery (NOT AMON-RA nor CLOCKWORK).. then the problems started again (the same from above).. but since i rooted my phone via unrevoked forever i had S-OFF.. so i flashed AMON_RA recovery via bootloader to see if I could flash unrevoked-forever-son (that way i could have S-ON and send it to sprint for a replacement) but again it kept on freezing on recovery mode.... so my question is is there anyway i can flash unrevoked-forever-son via bootloader.... that way i can send it to sprint and tell them that my phone keeps on freezing.
Nothing works but bootloader, everything else freezes (recovery mode and while trying to boot the phone)
I will apreciate your time and help.

Did you try running unrevoked son as PC36img.zip?, then the stock RUU. (doesn't sound like it could hurt, lol)

but what kind of files would i put inside pc36img?

You don't put anything inside the PC36IMG.zip file. It comes ready to go from the unrevoked team:
How can this be removed or undone if I need to take my phone in for service?
Download the latest ''S-ON'' tool to a temporary location and follow the installation instructions above to run it. Once your phone is S-ON, you may lose root permanently if you install an official update
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- So go here: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever
- Find the section I quoted above
- Download the PC36IMG.zip file
- Put it on the root of your SD card
- Power off
- Hold vol down + power
- Once in HBOOT it will automatically find/ask to run the PC36IMG.zip file
- volia! s-on

I know, i understand that process but my problem is that i cant go into recovery AT ALL it frezzes each time neither to boot my phone normally... the only thing that works fine is bootloader.. so what i am trying to look for is a way to flash the s-on tool via botloader bc i can not go into recovery.
the pc36img contains the stock unrooted ROM - supposed to be flashed via bootloader (i have already done this process so i lost root)
and when you download the S-on tool it comes in a zip file that is suppose to be flash thru recovery not bootloader (and this will be my final step which is not done yet)

yoboii23 said:
I know, i understand that process but my problem is that i cant go into recovery AT ALL it frezzes each time neither to boot my phone normally... the only thing that works fine is bootloader.. so what i am trying to look for is a way to flash the s-on tool via botloader bc i can not go into recovery.
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Edit: one sec -- I am looking for a PC36IMG.zip that did s-on.

spiicytuna said:
I am looking for a PC36IMG.zip that did s-on; I've used it recently on a friends evo
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This is what i was looking for i hope you can find it!! !!!
I was looking for a way to have the s-on tool inside a PC36IMG.zip.. i didnt think it was possible

But isn't that process (PC36IMG.zip) only for things that suppose to be flash thru bootloader? like slpash screens, recoverys, boot.img? so in what category does the s-on tool fits?
I'm sorry for all this questions but i dont wanna make my phone worse then what already is.

I think your best bet is to hop on freenode and join channel #unrevokedtest
Easiest way to do this is here: http://webchat.freenode.net/
They'll be able to help you for sure. LazyDog and joshua_ are two good people to look for.

thank you man.. but nope is confirmed you can not put put the S-on tool into a PC36IMG.zip ima have to tell sprint that i lost it.

yoboii23 said:
thank you man.. but nope is confirmed you can not put put the S-on tool into a PC36IMG.zip ima have to tell sprint that i lost it.
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Did you talk to the guys on irc? Seriously, I've seen them preform some miracles.
PS. The chances of Sprint checking s-on/off is highly unlikely.

You can use the pc36img from amon ra's thread to flash the recovery and then use it to lock your nand. Afterward all you have to do is run the ruu one more time and you will be good to go

I agree with what was said before. The likelihood that they'll look at S-On is VERY small. I would just take it in, tell them its freezing all the time, and ask for a replacement. If by some crazy chance they do look at S-On, just play dumb and pretend you don't even know what it is. If you've got a cute lookin girl to help you that'd be willing to take it in, all the better
Otherwise, try running the RUU for your build number. We'll go from there if you still have problems.

I fixed it, it was all due to a ripped cable inside my evo I don't knw how that happened but it happened lol all I had to do was replace my screen.
And yea I did talk to guys from unrevoked.. they r pretty smart and understood my problem quick but were unable to help me.

[q] help putting amon-ra recovery on my evo4g !!!!

I copied the link off the their ROM page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425040
and when i go into bootloader..i get an error "MAIN VERSION IS OLDER".
i went ahead and tried to load this rom using CLOCKWORK MOD. AND now it gets stuck at about 80% stating their supering up the rom..or something like that.. PLEASE HELP.
[email protected]
I REALLY WANT THIS ROM.. but they said you can't use it with any other Recovery except the one above.

what versoin is your bootloader? i havent really heard of any problems loading Amon-Ra with older versions. What is the name of the file you are trying to install from zip(should be PC36IMG.ZIP) from bootloader? not treating you like a noob( i am prob more of a noob than you) but we can all overlook thigs.

I'm definitley a noob. first time ever. I just rooted my evo 2 days ago. but never flashed a rom. my rom says the right title. as soon as i go into hboot mode.. it reads the PC36IMG.ZIP. and then it says "MAIN VERSION IS OLDER...REBOOT?"
so it doesn't recognize it. i downloaded the zip from 2 different files online. I know it's the most updated one..but it still won't change my thing from clockword to AMON RA.

You are downloading the pc36img.zip file from this page?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026

as far as recovery goes... try it from this link. this is where I got it fro and it loaded fine on my rooted evo running ENERGY sense 3.5 rom w anthrax kernel.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
as far as the rom not loading... did you follow instructions exactly? also if i cant help im sure someone here can, but they will want more info from yur device, like:
hardware version
bootloader version
software version
maybe more but id get this onofo posted on here. you will like Amon-Ra much better than clockworkmod. I was hestitant to switch, but i wanted to partition my sdcard and clockwork jsut didnt seem to be doing it right.
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sitlet said:
You are downloading the pc36img.zip file from this page?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
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LOL i was in the process of searching and typing my long ass reply and you beat me to it!

ACTUALLY, i just noticed something. SOMEHOW... during this whole process or wiping data clean (as per the instructions)..my phone now says S-ON. Does that mean my ROOT is now gone too?
I hope not. It took me like 3 hours to root it the other night.

alexisrivera00 said:
I copied the link off the their ROM page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1425040
and when i go into bootloader..i get an error "MAIN VERSION IS OLDER".
i went ahead and tried to load this rom using CLOCKWORK MOD. AND now it gets stuck at about 80% stating their supering up the rom..or something like that.. PLEASE HELP.
[email protected]
I REALLY WANT THIS ROM.. but they said you can't use it with any other Recovery except the one above.
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We're going to need to know what it says in your bootloader in order to help you. Have you rooted your device, or unlocked NAND using unrEVOked, Revolutionary, or the HTCDev.com method? That "Main Version" error relates to whatever the most recent update is that you've installed to your device. You wouldn't get that error if you were NAND unlocked (i.e. S-OFF). We'll need those details to be able to help you.

It was S-OFF this morning before I tried to install this ROM and do the WIPE info.
Now my screen says:
**UNLOCKED**
SUPERSONIC EVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50

alexisrivera00 said:
ACTUALLY, i just noticed something. SOMEHOW... during this whole process or wiping data clean (as per the instructions)..my phone now says S-ON. Does that mean my ROOT is now gone too?
I hope not. It took me like 3 hours to root it the other night.
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looks like you are gonna have to root again. what method did you use? if your phone supports it use revolution to root. i used it flawlessly and it took no time at all. This is an excellent root tutorial.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204

alexisrivera00 said:
It was S-OFF this morning before I tried to install this ROM and do the WIPE info.
Now my screen says:
**UNLOCKED**
SUPERSONIC EVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMEL224_16ab
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50
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Well looks like you accepted a OTA or ruu and managed to unlock with HTC Dev lol. Follow the guide in Captain_throwbacks signature on how to get s-off
Sent from my swiper using XDA App

I used HTCDEV version

once you are finally rooted again, make sure you dont accept any OTA updates.

alexisrivera00 said:
I used HTCDEV version
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I can help. I have a PC36IMG.zip you can flash in bootloader for Amon_RA's v2.3 recovery. See here.
You don't need to be S-OFF to flash a custom ROM since your bootloader is now unlocked.

I'll try that. THANKS GUYS FOR ALL YOUR QUICK REPLIES. I'll try this tonight when i go home. WIll it let me do this on my PC? because right now i can't even get back into my android phone. It just shows up with the screen saver for the new ROM. But nothing on the screen and it won't respond to any touch, nor go into disk drive when i connect it to the pc.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THIS ONE?
(told you guys i was a newbie,lol)

alexisrivera00 said:
I'll try that. THANKS GUYS FOR ALL YOUR QUICK REPLIES. I'll try this tonight when i go home. WIll it let me do this on my PC? because right now i can't even get back into my android phone. It just shows up with the screen saver for the new ROM. But nothing on the screen and it won't respond to any touch, nor go into disk drive when i connect it to the pc.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THIS ONE?
(told you guys i was a newbie,lol)
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You'll have to download the file from a PC, and boot into recovery and connect the device in USB Mass Storage mode. Then you can copy the previously mentioned PC36IMG.zip to the root of your sd card (meaning don't put it in any folders). Then reboot into bootloader, and it should ask you if you want to update. Choose "Yes" (Volume Up), and when it's done, choose not reboot the device. That'll take yu to the HBOOT Menu. From there, choose recovery, and you should now be running RA-supersonic-v2.3 - Haus Mod rev.A. Then you can do a FULL wipe (everything except SD card), and reflash the Express ROM.

THe phone won't let me go into USB Mass Storage mode. IT's just frozen on the blue screen that comes with this ROM. I think i need to get it back to stock first and start all over. Anyway i can do that from the bootloader menu? if not..any other suggestions?

alexisrivera00 said:
THe phone won't let me go into USB Mass Storage mode. IT's just frozen on the blue screen that comes with this ROM. I think i need to get it back to stock first and start all over. Anyway i can do that from the bootloader menu? if not..any other suggestions?
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You have to pull the battery and boot into bootloader. Then choose recovery from the HBOOT menu and mount it in recovery. There is an option for USB Mass Storage mode in every recovery.

Captain Throwback. i just read your response "You don't need to be S-OFF to flash a custom ROM since your bootloader is now unlocked."
The original reason that i tried to root the phone was to get FREE WIFI TETHERING to my Ipad. I do need S-OFF in order for that to work though right?

alexisrivera00 said:
Captain Throwback. i just read your response "You don't need to be S-OFF to flash a custom ROM since your bootloader is now unlocked."
The original reason that i tried to root the phone was to get FREE WIFI TETHERING to my Ipad. I do need S-OFF in order for that to work though right?
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No, you don't. You just need root to do that, which you can have with an unlocked bootloader (which you have). Once you flash the custom recovery I provided and the Express ROM, hotspot should work fine (as all custom ROMs have root access, the Express ROM has hotspot hacked).

THANK YOU SO MUCH..i'm on that screen. now you said "Then you can do a FULL wipe (everything except SD card). does that mean i got wo WIPE ALL USER. YES..WIPE CACHE..YES>.WIPE DATE..YES. WIPE SYSTEM? YES.. WIPE DATA: BATTERY STATS..YES...WIPE DATA: ROTATE SETTINGS..YES?
DO I SAY YES TO EVERYTHING ONE BY ONE?