[TOOL] HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit Live CD (or USB) - Free Your Phone. S-OFF.

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SBERG117 said:
Ok i think it never bricked or it did and now its by some way come back to life... now it made it past the boot screen to a operating phone .....so i assume it never bricked right? odd because it was dead for a while, really i did nothing to alter it.... So now im back in bootloader and the zip file has done its thing again ....so my next move is to repeat the brick faze till it bricks right? Sorry for all this but i was really stuck a little while ago..all the help is appreciated....
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Before you do anything, what HBOOT version number shows at the top? 1.40 or 1.50?

If it's 1.40, then you've downgraded, if it's 1.50, you may.

In fact, what does the the bootloader say at the top exactly?

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.Elite_The_King. said:
Well its how I did it on mines doing the uninstaller wasn't really working so deleted them then the ran the uninstaller and rebooted and installed all over again and work. But I guess you could do it that way, if doesn't then... I have winXP I really don't like but ehhhh.
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That's fair. ;) I recommend uninstalling any program normally if you can. If you can't, then you can take more interesting measures.

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Before you do anything, what HBOOT version number shows at the top? 1.40 or 1.50?

If it's 1.40, then you've downgraded, if it's 1.50, you may.

In fact, what does the the bootloader say at the top exactly?

~co~
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I edited my above post but yea it says hboot 1.40.000 ship s-on...
 
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*sigh* I guess ill just hit up craigslist and see if I can get a half decent phone until my contract is up. Thanks for the help guys

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I edited my above post but yea it says hboot 1.40.000 ship s-on...
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Yup you need to run that RUU so I reckon you uninstall the HTC drivers and then reboot the computer with out any usb connected to it and run the the HTC exe then connected if ask you that it needs the the software CD just give its path should be C:\Program Files\HTC\HTC Driver\Driver Files\
 
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*sigh* I guess ill just hit up craigslist and see if I can get a half decent phone until my contract is up. Thanks for the help guys

FreEvo 2.3d
Sony Brava Engine d-_-b
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I really wish I knew what had happened. I am really sorry that it had happened too.

How would you feel about shipping the phone away to me (or Unknownforce if he wants to take a look at it) to take a look at it? It may be a lost cause, but there's a chance I might be able to revive it (depending on how it was bricked). I would also get in touch with Unknownforce (he knows the phone hardware way better than I do) and see if it is even worth shipping or if it's completely dead.

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You've been downgraded (that's good)! :) No more bricking required. Now, go ahead and run the 1.13 RUU all the way through.

~co~
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No dice ....i assume it has to be the exe i have...it just wont read the phone...I uninstalled and reinstalled drivers and nothing...error code 170... I went to device manager and phone is listed under android usb devices...I mean i know its connected and being read by my pc...If you have a alternate link for the file id appreciate it ...Itried the one in post 3 i believe towards the bottom and it gave a me a download time of 2 hours...something shorter would be nice..lol...thnx

Ad how do i disable standy and hibernation mode? Honestly didnt think that mattered but im willing to try anything at this point...
 
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No dice ....i assume it has to be the exe i have...it just wont read the phone...I uninstalled and reinstalled drivers and nothing...error code 170... I went to device manager and phone is listed under android usb devices...I mean i know its connected and being read by my pc...If you have a alternate link for the file id appreciate it ...Itried the one in post 3 i believe towards the bottom and it gave a me a download time of 2 hours...something shorter would be nice..lol...thnx
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I posted this in another thread, so I'll just recycle some text. :)

Go ahead and run the RUU like this. Go ahead and start the installer. When it's all loaded up, press your Windows key + R together. That will bring up the run dialog. Type in this exactly: %temp%

This will open up your temporary directory. Find the folder that contains the file: rom.zip

Rename rom.zip to PG86IMG.zip and copy it to your SD card.

Make sure that your phone is plugged into wall power. Power on your phone (into the bootloader) and let it search the PG86IMG.zip file. Press volume up (+) to flash it.

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I posted this in another thread, so I'll just recycle some text. :)

Go ahead and run the RUU like this. Go ahead and start the installer. When it's all loaded up, press your Windows key + R together. That will bring up the run dialog. Type in this exactly: %temp%

This will open up your temporary directory. Find the folder that contains the file: rom.zip

Rename rom.zip to PG86IMG.zip and copy it to your SD card.

Make sure that your phone is plugged into wall power. Power on your phone (into the bootloader) and let it search the PG86IMG.zip file. Press volume up (+) to flash it.

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Ok ill give it a shot.. will report back in a few.....


Doing this now....so when its done ive pretty much bypassed using the ruu tool correct? Now its just run revolutionary for s-off and im done correct? thnx...
 
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Ok ill give it a shot.. will report back in a few.....


Doing this now....so when its done ive pretty much bypassed using the ruu tool correct? Now its just run revolutionary for s-off and im done correct? thnx...
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So whats the status.

We're you on fastboot mode when trying to run the ruu. Does it show up fastboot usb on your phone when you are in the bootloader.
 
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So whats the status.

We're you on fastboot mode when trying to run the ruu. Does it show up fastboot usb on your phone when you are in the bootloader.
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I ran the ruu as closeone said and it went fine...loaded no problem...i let the phone power up and connected to my pc to rename the pg86 file so it wont load again...other than that im just waiting for the ok to go ahead and run revo s off....just wanna make sure im good from this point....thnx again to you guys for helping...
 
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I ran the ruu as closeone said and it went fine...loaded no problem...i let the phone power up and connected to my pc to rename the pg86 file so it wont load again...other than that im just waiting for the ok to go ahead and run revo s off....just wanna make sure im good from this point....thnx again to you guys for helping...
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Sounds like you're good SBERG117. Revolutionary time! :)

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Sounds like you're good SBERG117. Revolutionary time! :)

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Hey thnx a whole bunch for your help....Im good to go now...FULL REVO S-OFF...Took long enough..lol...Just a idea but you might want to add the " code170 fix " to the main menu..Again thnx for everything, glad you were around to help out..:D:D:D:D:D:D
 
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Hey thnx a whole bunch for your help....Im good to go now...FULL REVO S-OFF...Took long enough..lol...Just a idea but you might want to add the " code170 fix " to the main menu..Again thnx for everything, glad you were around to help out..:D:D:D:D:D:D
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No need to add a fix, you just didn't do a few steps the correct way. But either way, you're up and running, so that's all that matters. :)
 
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Hey thnx a whole bunch for your help....Im good to go now...FULL REVO S-OFF...Took long enough..lol...Just a idea but you might want to add the " code170 fix " to the main menu..Again thnx for everything, glad you were around to help out..:D:D:D:D:D:D
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I'm glad to hear it SBERG117! Thanks! :)

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just finished, was stuck for a bit trying to brick. everything after that went smooth thanks for this.
 
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I really wish I knew what had happened. I am really sorry that it had happened too.

How would you feel about shipping the phone away to me (or Unknownforce if he wants to take a look at it) to take a look at it? It may be a lost cause, but there's a chance I might be able to revive it (depending on how it was bricked). I would also get in touch with Unknownforce (he knows the phone hardware way better than I do) and see if it is even worth shipping or if it's completely dead.

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Yeah if you want to pm me id be willing to. Otherwise I might just try to sell it for parts. I'm trying to look for a new phone because this Moment is killing me

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I tried this out but can't seem to brick it right..I pull the power cord out 5 seconds after it says update but the light goes dim and blinks the rest of the time, I tried over and over but no luck. Is their any other way to brick this..I'm coming from a HTC device unlock which I ran the ruin 2.17 and used the tool cd to relock the boot...h.boot 1.5 relock...please help or else I guess I would have to go back to htcdev unlock...

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    Hello everyone. This is a breakoff from Unknownforce's HBOOT 1.50 to 1.40 downgrade thread. I created a Live CD to help make the downgrade process a bit easier.

    Just a little housekeeping before we start:

    Please! If you have a question, do not post it in both downgrade threads. Doing so makes it hard to follow what you've already done. Many people frequently visit both threads and will see your question. Thank you for your cooperation.

    All credit goes to Unknownforce for making it possible to downgrade the EVO 3D. I take absolutely no credit for the downgrade method. My aim in creating the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit was to make Unknownforce's downgrade method as easy and painless as possible. Thank you to him and everybody else listed below. :)

    See post #3 for:
    - Full Step-by-step directions
    - Bootable USB flash drive instructions
    - Other useful resources (How to burn an ISO to a CD)

    Important! Please Read this!
    - This is for CDMA phones only! DO NOT USE THIS IF YOU HAVE A GSM EVO 3D!
    - Test that your computer will boot the Toolkit before Bricking! Use the 'Check device status' function in the Toolkit to see if your phone is being recognized (USB debugging must be enabled on your phone (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging).
    See Unknownforce's thread for bricking instructions.
    - Do not do this if you already have S-OFF! If you aren't sure whether your already S-OFF, boot into the bootloader on your phone (Power off -> Hold down 'Volume Down (-)' and the power button). If you see S-ON, you're fine. If you have any questions, feel free to post them inside the thread.
    - Charge up your battery - know that you have at least a decent (even 50 or 60%) amount of battery power going in. It will save you a lot of frustration later.
    - If you are flashed to a different carrier: you must keep a record of the settings for your phone, as they will be wiped when you do this process.

    Again. This is less scary than it sounds! I promise. :)

    LATEST VERSION (STABLE): (should work perfectly when burned to a CD; if a USB flash drive is used, follow the NEW instructions in the second post to make the drive bootable)
    Version 0.8.2
    Download
    - Device Test now properly states how to start the test
    - Device Test does a Fastboot test, and an optional ADB test
    - Help option gives a brief overview of the Downgrade process
    - Some more information given before doing tests
    - Downgrade will no longer snap back to the main menu after finishing

    MD5 Checksum: c6b6889c7f12681621feaec26580f695
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    PREVIOUS STABLE VERSION: (should work perfectly when burned to a CD; if a USB flash drive is used, follow the NEW instructions in the second post to make the drive bootable)
    Version 0.7.0
    Download - Thanks WTLORd!
    Mirror - Thanks notsointeresting! (+d-h.st)
    Mirror #2 - Thanks disturb3d1/wwjoshdew!

    * Run Revolutionary from the Toolkit (Beta code required)
    * HTCDev Relock support integrated
    * Flash either ClockworkMod 5.0.1.0 or 4.0.1.4
    - Menu has been cleaned up (cleared up some wording as well)
    - Fixed bug with shutdown not being allowed in some cases

    I encourage you to try it and please let me know how it runs! Thanks everyone!
    MD5 Checksum: c69c796c13a39b589d28a6ebe26b18d2
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    Thanks to
    Unknownforce for bringing us the EVO 3D downgrade method.
    notsointeresting and WTLORd for mirroring these downloads.
    Mpgrimm2 for his awesome advise and assistance!
    lowetax for kindly helping with the downgrade inside and out of the thread.
    madmaxx82 for permitting me to bundle 4EXT Recovery
    ClockworkMod
    The Core Project (Tiny Core)
    Personal thank you to the Revolutionary Team
    Thanks to everyone who tested the CD and reported their findings.
    If I forgot someone, please PM me, and I'll add you to the list.
    I will also quote Unknownforce's thank you list, as I'm pretty sure that most of the programs in the downgrade CD method have some relation to them.
    MOVZX, RussianBear, Fuses, Dexter93, TrevE, Crackanug, USSENTERNCC1701E, jcase, The entire Revolutionary team
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    Questions
    What is this?
    This is a Live-Bootable Linux-based CD that attempts automates many of the steps that are required for the downgrade process. It's designed to make the task less daunting to users unfamiliar with Linux. It does not install anything onto your computer, and contains the drivers right inside of it.

    Is there risk involved?
    I won't lie. There is a small amount of risk using this. Then again, there is a small amount of risk with almost everything you do with your phone. There's even some risk in the HTCDev method. Doing this is a lot less scary than it sounds. Many people have used this method, and many have used the Toolkit to simplify the process. If you have questions, you may always post them inside the thread.

    Is this a one-click method?
    No. Not quite. It will still require you to use short commands.

    Will I still have to work in a Terminal?
    Yes... But don't leave yet. Most of the processes are done for you, and require entering a single letter to run a process.

    Should I backup my phone before doing this?
    Yes. Whenever doing something like this, you should always make backups! Also, this method will require you to flash a RUU after you are done downgrading and doing the Revolutionary S-OFF. You WILL lose all data on your phone (not SD Card) when applying the 1.13 RUU.

    How do I know that my phone is bricked?
    If the screen powers on and displays anything at all, it is not bricked.

    I'm unlocked using the HTCDev method. Do I have to do anything different?
    You will have to lock your bootloader before starting. Since you likely already have the benefit of backing up, do that before locking. Lock your device by using the HTCDev Relock feature in the Toolkit, or the command: fastboot oem lock while in the bootloader (Fastboot-USB mode) on your phone. If you are running a custom ROM, there is a chance that your phone will reboot and give you a Security Warning. You will have to apply a stock 2.08 or 2.17 RUU before proceeding. Get the 2.17 RUU from here, rename it to PG86IMG.zip (If file extensions (.zip, .doc, .mp3) are set not to show in Windows, just rename the file 'PG86IMG'.) and place it on the root (main directory) of your SD Card. Boot up your phone and run the RUU all the way through. Remember, running this RUU will erase all data on your phone (not SD-Card though). Now, continue as if you hadn't taken the HTCDev Unlock.
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    The HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit Live CD is a bootable version of Linux (don't worry! :) ) that simplifies a lot of the process of Downgrading your HBOOT from 1.5 to 1.4.

    Old Versions.
    0.8.0t - Download
    0.6.5s - Download - Thanks WTLORd!
    Mirror - Thank you notsointeresting!
    0.2.2 - 0.5.1 - Download - Legacy
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    Support
    Please make sure to keep this thread limited to questions and comments on the live CD. For support with the Downgrade method, it's probably best to keep discussion in Unknownforce's thread. I will try my best to support the CD, but I cannot guarentee that I will be able to continue to answer questions about the CD.
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    Changelog
    Code: 
    0.8.2 - Device Test now properly states how to start the test
      - Device Test does a Fastboot test, and an optional ADB test
      - Help option gives a brief overview of the Downgrade process
      - Some more information given before doing tests
      - Downgrade will no longer snap back to the main menu after finishing
0.8.0t* Fix error with messages flooding the screen on some hardware
      * Fix error with hardware not working too nicely with USB
      - No other changes
      - Same version number cosmetically (forgot to change it before building)
      - MD5 Checksum: 0246fe0f8a80197bc1e63599eeda83ee
0.8.0 - Rebuilt (again) from the ground up
      - New menu-driven interface
      - 4EXT Recovery now included (Thanks madmaxx82)
      - Usability fixes
      - Broadened device test
      - Boot directly into the bootloader
      - Easily exit utilities without rebooting
      - More instruction while using
      - Built off of Micro Core
      - MD5 Checksum: 9e0b883f013ab8db46101663dc188cdb
0.7.0 - Run Revolutionary from the Toolkit ([URL="http://www.revolutionary.io"]Beta code required[/URL])
      - HTCDev Relock support integrated
      - Flash either ClockworkMod 5.0.1.0 or 4.0.1.4
      - Menu has been cleaned up (cleared up some wording as well)
      - Fixed bug with shutdown not being allowed in some cases
      - MD5 Checksum: c69c796c13a39b589d28a6ebe26b18d2
0.6.5s- It's been (pretty much) rebuilt from the ground up (new Base OS - TinyCore Linux)
      - It's 93% smaller than the previous version of the Toolkit Live CD.
      - It's a lot faster booting up.
      - Should only require about <128MB of RAM, and <500MHz Processor.
      - It's text based only, but that's okay (trust me). It boots; press 'd' to downgrade. That's it.
      - I have integrated the ability to Flash ClockworkMod 5.0.2.0.
      - MD5 Checksum: 4884fbcd21e37e7cd3f1ea2f7ddef8da
0.5.1 - No longer need to do step 1 - Type 'downgrade' into the Terminal to do the downgrade. You no longer
        need to flash an RUU at the beginning, or temp root.
      - MD5 Checksum: 5014B2E79B834173887941C5BE71E7A3
0.4.1 - New version of emmc_recover - No need to open four terminal windows anymore! - Thanks Unknownforce!
      - MD5 Checksum: f6be045551ed18c6c22912a6e46f1cd6
0.3.4 - zergRush Temp Rooting
      - Mainver version change and verification
      - Start command that lists the names of all commands available to the user.
      - Step Three HBOOT flash for partitions sdb13, sdc13, sdd13, sde13.
      - MD5 Checksum: 03eac19c68672f3334526580ac91d5bb
0.2.2 - Step Three HBOOT flash for partitions sdb13, sdc13, sdd13, sde13.
      - MD5 Checksum: 40c1de37fd66f0348770f2a7a53d0998

    If ClockworkMod or the Revolutionary Team wants me to remove their software (ClockworkMod Recovery and Revolutionary, respectively) from the toolkit, I will comply with that request.

    Obligatory Disclaimer - This software is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without any warranty. You take full responsibility for the usage of the software. I am not liable for anything that goes wrong with this Live CD, including, but not limited to, "bricked" (otherwise unusable) phones, or anything else that happens to your phone(s), computer(s), or anything else. You take full responsibility for your use of these tools.
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    Table of Contents (for this post)
    Step By Step How-to Downgrade With the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit
    Burning the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit to a CD
    How to run the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit from a Flash Drive
    Preparing to run Revolutionary
    OLD VERSION - Step By Step How-to Downgrade With the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit - OLD VERSION
    Resources

    Step By Step How-to Downgrade With the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit

    Updated for the new version! 0.8.0+

    Test that your computer will boot the Toolkit before Bricking! Use the 'Check device status' function in the Toolkit to see if your phone is being recognized (Power the phone off completely. May require you to pull the battery and put it back in. Plug the phone into the computer).

    Please follow the steps as closely as possible! Even if a step seems redundant or unnecessary, there's a reason that you are doing it. If you have any questions about the guide, please feel free to ask in the thread.

    Read the Important Information section in the first post (at the very least) before starting!

    1. Download 2.17 RUU Zip, 1.13 RUU EXE, Latest Version of Boot CD
    2. Backup your phone
    3. Burn the CD or USB flash drive with the instructions below
    4. Ensure that you can boot into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit before bricking!

    --IF YOU ARE HTCDev UNLOCKED--
    5. Reboot your computer into the Toolkit (CD/USB flash drive)
    6. Power off your phone completely (you may have to pull the battery and put it back in after powering off)
    7. Plug the phone into the computer without powering it on
    8. Use the 'Bootloader' command. This should power back on the phone. (If not, Hold Vol - and press the power button) - Ensure that you are S-ON. (If you see the word 'FASTBOOT' highlighted in red, hit the power button)
    9. If you are HTCDev Unlocked -> Run the 'Relock' command from the main menu.
    10. Reboot your computer and continue.
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    11. Copy 2.17 RUU to the SDCard. Make sure that it's named PG86IMG.zip.

    --Bricking the phone (Temporarily)--
    12. It's best if you read Unknownforce's instructions for bricking.

    13. It's always best to check that you have bricked successfully to save yourself frustration later on.
    14. > Put the battery back into the phone. Wait about 7-8 seconds.
    15. > Press the power button. If charge light is solid-dim, or doesn't come on at all and the screen does not power on, you've successfully bricked the phone.
    16. > If the charge light is blinking, (and/or the screen turns on), the phone isn't bricked. Keep on trying!
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    17. Once the phone is in a bricked state, boot up into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit.
    18. Leave the battery OUT OF your phone. Don't plug it in yet.
    19. From the main menu, use the 'Downgrade' command.
    20. Read the on-screen instructions carefully.
    21. Press enter until you see the words "Waiting for device..."
    22. While holding down the Volume - button, plug the phone in. (REMEMBER: No battery in phone)
    23. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    24. It should ask you to unplug the USB cable and press enter.
    25. When you see the words "Waiting for device..." move on to the next step.
    26. While holding down the Volume - button, plug the phone back in.
    27. If it worked, then you have successfully downgraded your Bootloader. Put your battery back into your phone, Hold down Vol - and press power.
    28. Now. Reboot into Windows and run the 1.13 RUU EXE that you downloaded.
    29. When that's done, reboot back into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit.
    30. Power back on phone into Android.
    31. Run Revolutionary from the menu. You'll be required to input your beta code from the Revolutionary website.
    32. You may need to let Revolutionary rerun several times.
    33. When you see "-Revolutionary-" at the top of your bootloader, you have achieved Revolutionary S-OFF!
    34. Flash Recovery from the main menu.
    35. Remove the PG86IMG file from your SD Card! Do NOT let it run again!
    36. Optional: Run the 2.17 Firmware Update ZIP from here. Place it on your SD Card just like the PG86IMG file that you used to brick the device with. Boot up into the bootloader and let this run all the way through. (Recommended)

    WARNING: DO NOT BRICK YOUR DEVICE AGAIN AFTER GETTING S-OFF. THIS WILL PERMA-BRICK THE DEVICE. RECOVERING FROM THE CD WILL NOT WORK. THE PHONE WILL NOT GO INTO THE SAME RECOVERY DOWNLOAD MODE AS AN S-ON DEVICE WOULD.

    IMPORTANT: If you decide to stay with the stock ROM, DO NOT EVER take OTA (Over-The-Air) updates! Taking one will likely put you back on HBOOT 1.50.

    36. I recommend that you flash a custom ROM. If you want to stay on a (mostly) stock ROM, I would recommend that you flash one of Mr.Esp's Stock Rooted ROMs. They will not "upgrade" your bootloader to HBOOT 1.50.
    37. After you have done that, go ahead and make a Backup in your custom recovery.

    After running Revolutionary, it is normal for your bootloader's version number to be 1.40.1100.

    Have fun on HBOOT 1.40 S-OFF!
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    Burning the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit to a CD
    Windows Vista/7
    1. Download the latest version of the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit from above.
    2. Insert your CD-R
    3. Navigate to the location of the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit on your hard drive.
    4. Right-click on the .iso file. Hover over 'Open with' and select 'Windows Disc Image Burner'
    5. Select your CD burner from the drop-down menu
    6. (recommended) Tick 'Verify disc after burning'
    7. Click Burn

    Other Windows Method
    PoorCollegeGuy's guide to Burning an ISO to a CD

    Mac OS X - Thanks MikeC84!
    Open disk utility, drag the ISO to disk utility. Make sure "make disk bootable" is checked, Click burn....

    Check out lpjzfan2005's Mac OS X tutorial for running the CD!

    Note: Mac support is limited. It's been confirmed the CD will run on a Mac though.
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    How to run the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit from a Flash Drive
    I've realized that there is enough demand for being able to run the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit from something other than a CD-ROM drive.
    Thanks to Disturb3d1/wwjoshdew and Mpgrimm2 for the suggestion!
    Instructions for 0.6.5s or Higher

    What you'll need:
    A 256MB USB Flash Drive (Almost any flash drive you have laying around)
    HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit ISO 0.6.5s or Higher (Above)
    Core2USB

    Step 1. Simply download Core2USB from here.
    Step 2. Choose your USB Flash Drive and format it (This will delete all files from it, so back them up).
    Step 3. Run the Core2USB software. It won't install anything on your computer.
    Step 4. Browse to the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit ISO.
    Step 5. Double-click on the letter of your USB Flash Drive. Make sure that this is the correct drive.
    Step 6. Click Install
    Step 7. Reboot your computer with the USB Flash Drive inserted, and follow the onscreen instructions to downgrade your HBOOT.

    Don't pull the flash drive out while you are booted into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit Environment!
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    Preparing to run Revolutionary
    If you plan to run Revolutionary from the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit, follow these directions to get started.

    Head over to the Revolutionary website.

    Under the heading 'Downloads,' click 'Download for Linux.' Cancel out the download.

    Set the dropdown menus as follows:
    Your operating system: Linux
    Your device: HTC Evo 3D CDMA
    HBOOT version: 1.40.0000
    Serial number: [YOURPHONESSERIAL] (and yes, it has to be correct. Revolutionary will not without the key corresponding to your phone's serial number)

    Click 'Generate key.' Make note of the key for when your ready to run Revolutionary (remember: the key is case sensitive).
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    OLD VERSION - Step By Step How-to Downgrade With the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit - OLD VERSION
    Test that your computer will boot the Toolkit before Bricking! Use the 'Check device status' function in the Toolkit to see if your phone is being recognized (USB debugging must be enabled on your phone (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging).

    Please follow the steps as closely as possible! Even if a step seems redundant or unnecessary, there's a reason that you are doing it. If you have any questions about the guide, please feel free to ask in the thread.

    1. Download 2.17 RUU Zip, 1.13 RUU EXE, Latest Version of Boot CD
    2. Backup your phone
    3. If you are HTCDev Unlocked -> Read Instructions in FAQ above
    4. Boot into your bootloader (Power off your phone -> Hold Vol - and press Power button)
    5. If you get a Security Warning or you were HTCDev Unlocked, Power off your phone. Put SD Card into your computer. Skip to step 12 if this doesn't apply to you.
    6. Copy 2.17 RUU to SDCard. Make sure that it's named PG86IMG.zip.
    7. Power on the phone by pressing Vol - and Power. (If you see the word 'FASTBOOT' highlighted in red, hit the power button)
    8. The Bootloader should should start checking the File.
    9. After it finishes checking. Press the Vol + button to flash the image.
    10. Let it flash all the way.
    11. Once done, reboot back into the Bootloader.
    12. Run the 2.17 RUU again, except this is where you will brick the phone (on purpose) -> It's best if you read Unknownforce's instructions for bricking.
    13. Once the phone is in a bricked state, boot up into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit.
    14. Leave the battery out of your phone. Don't plug it in yet.
    15. From the main menu, type 'd' and press enter.
    16. Read the instructions on the screen carefully.
    17. Press enter until you see the words "Waiting for device..."
    18. While holding down the Volume - button, plug the phone in.
    19. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    20. It should ask you to unplug the USB cable and press enter.
    21. When you see the words "Waiting for device..." move on to the next step.
    22. While holding down the Volume - button, plug the phone back in.
    23. If it worked, then you have successfully downgraded your Bootloader, if it didn't, put your battery back into your phone, and press power. If the phone powers on, go back to step 12. The phone wasn't bricked.
    24. Now. Reboot into Windows and run the 1.13 RUU EXE that you downloaded.
    25. When that's done, reboot back into the HBOOT Downgrade Toolkit and power on your phone.
    26. Run Revolutionary from the menu. You'll be required to input your beta code from the Revolutionary website.
    27. You may need to let Revolutionary rerun several times.
    28. When you see "-Revolutionary-" at the top of your bootloader, you have achieved Revolutionary S-OFF!

    29. Make sure to flash a custom recovery image onto your phone. You can flash ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.1.0 or 4.0.1.4 from the toolkit. You may also flash (Such as TWRP or Clockworkmod Recovery) using the command: fastboot flash recovery [NAMEOFRECOVERY].img

    IMPORTANT: If you decide to stay with the stock ROM, DO NOT EVER take OTA (Over-The-Air) updates! Taking one will likely put you back on HBOOT 1.50.

    30. I recommend that you flash a custom ROM. If you want to stay on a (mostly) stock ROM, I would recommend that you flash one of Mr.Esp's Stock Rooted ROMs. They will not "upgrade" your bootloader to HBOOT 1.50.
    31. After you have done that, go ahead and make a Backup in your custom recovery.

    After running Revolutionary, it is normal for your bootloader's version number to be 1.40.1100.

    Have fun on HBOOT 1.40 S-OFF!
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    Resources
    Unknownforce's [DOWNGRADE HBOOT/UNBRICK] HBOOT 1.50
    PoorCollegeGuy's instructions for Burning an ISO to a CD
    Mpgrimm2's list of 2.17 Links
    Mpgrimm2's list of Stock & 2.17 ROMs
    How To: Pull PG86IMG.zip from Evo3D RUU.exe (Mpgrimm2)
    lpjzfan2005's Live CD Mac OS X tutorial
    joefanelli's Using a FLASH phone? (Read this if you are flashed to a different carrier!)
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    2.17 Based Rom/Radio Links with Root

    basilio24 said:
    Ok it updated on the bootloader but when i checked software information i was still 1.13 and not 2.17......
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    Basically, At this point after your Downgrade you should already have:
    Run the 1.13.651.7 Ruu.exe
    Revolutionary for S-Off .............(Error 16 Fix if needed)
    Installed a custom recovery (Via Revolutionary, Fastboot, or an Android App)

    I've seen it suggested to update the radios to: 1.06.00.1216 so you can run 2.17 based roms without fc's (MeanRom & other places).
    - xhausx's Radio Update:Firmware w/o hBoot, System, Boot and Recovery partitions. (Must be S-OFF)
    MD5: 25442C4C8EDDD628391FA6E3CD9924B0
    OR
    - Freeza's Radio Update: freeza's all in one firmware update
    MD5: ec8cfc56a74b445d3a1861b7bb995e63

    At this point you'll have Revolutionary Hboot 1.4 xxx with S-Off, a 1.13 Rom, the 2.17 Radio Update Bits, but not Root (no Su) yet.

    If you want full 2.17.651.5 you would do a full wipe and restore your Rooted 2.17.651.5 based backup (u made a backup before downgrade right?),

    or look for a "Rooted Stock 2.17 zip" to flash
    - Look for Full System/boot:•Stock odex + su + busybox ),
    - Mr.Esp's ROMs (don't rename, flash like regular rom)

    Note: Here's the latest Su if you need it: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip (put on root of sdcard & flash with recovery)

    or any 2.17 Gingerbread based rom with root such as
    - MeanRom
    - CleanRom Reborn
    - Chogardjr3D Blue,
    - etc.

    New ICS Leak Based Roms (Stay with the 2.17 FW Radios for now!)
    - MeanRomICS (my current favorite)

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    4-17-12 Update:
    - For those of you sticking with 2.08 and earlier base Roms that want to update the radio, here's the correct thread: All Previous Evo3d Radios Only (Before 2.17)
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    notsointeresting said:
    Hey man thanks for the tool! I have already downgraded with the original tutorial but I bet this will help a lot of people get the guts to do it!
    :D
    Oh and if you want I will go ahead and download and mirror for you if you would like
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    Thank you! And that would be awesome! Thank you! :)
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