[Tutorial - How to revert back to Original ROM for backup or warranty purposes]

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cmloo

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Dear all,

First of all, this is not my work. This is just a compilation of all the information i have obtained from various threads and the members of XDA. I claim no credit but just wanted to write this for all who wishes to get back to stock ROM (like myself) either for Backup purposes or Warranty cases. Using the HTC method to unlock the bootloader has given me hell such as Wifi error and stuffs. So here it is

Special thanks to Monx for showing me the idea on how to do this.

1. Create a Goldcard (use a spare Micro SD in the phone after formatting with FAT 32) and follow the instructions below

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
* Instructions may be for Desire HD but it can be used too for our EVO
* Only Procedure 3 is different as all u need to do is use the Goldcard helper
App to copy the Reverse CID to clipboard

2. RELOCK your Bootloader (STEP 14) if its unlocked using HTC method below
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4

3. Download your original RUU ROM from here
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208485

4. Extract the ROM.ZIP file from the RUU ROM that you downloaded
One method of doing this is here
http://lukasz.szmit.eu/2010/04/extracting-rom-files-from-htc-android.html

5. Once you have copied out the ROM.zip file, rename it to PG86IMG.zip

6. Copy this PG86IMG.ZIP file into the Root directory on your GOLDCARD

7. Power down your phone and with the Goldcard still in

8. Go into Bootloader (Hold POWER + Vol Down)

9. Phone will auto detect the PG86IMG.ZIP, extract and then ask permission to flash. Select "YES" ....or course

10. Once its done...you got your STOCK ROM back. However your bootloader will still show "RELOCKED"



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Scorbion

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Thank you m8 :)
Do you have list of CID? I think its possible to change, lets say for example, from UK CID to GER CID to be able to get OTA updates and other things.
 
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spectralblue

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think goldcarding is required for this.

Maybe just a fastboot command?

fastboot oem writecid 11111111

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515a using XDA App
 
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g3byf

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(10. Once it’s done...you got your STOCK ROM back. However your bootloader will still show "RELOCKED")

Still "RELOCKED" we wanted show "locked"
Thanks
 
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cmloo

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gigaboss said:
I need to send my evo back because the speaker is damaged... And I'm S-OFF, what should I do?
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Did you use Revolution to get S-Off ? Not sure if running it again gives you the option. Afraid I didn't get the privilege to test this method as Revolutionary did does not support my bootloader yet
 
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I think that if you flash the RUU, then you have S-ON (it shows LOCKED), but if i remember well, it shows also revolutionary in the recovery. I did that almost a month ago, so i cant remember only if it shows revolutionary or not. For the S-ON (Locked) i am sure
 
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cmloo

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Just create as per default

Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using XDA Premium App
 
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jamal.daboul

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Damscus
my phone is on europian rom and i haven't making root , s-off (it is locked) . i wan't to change my rom with the arabian one i make the tutorial above and when i enter the bootloader menu the Phone shows the following statements :
sd cheaking .....
loading ......[PG86DIAG.zip]
no image !
loading ......[PG86DIAG.nbh]
no image or wrong image !
loading...... [PG86IMG.zip]
after that it shows:
checking ....[PG86IMG.zip]
and after that the phone return to the hboot and doesn't do any thing!
any one can find to me the Solution.
 
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cmloo

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Dec 8, 2006
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jamal.daboul said:
my phone is on europian rom and i haven't making root , s-off (it is locked) . i wan't to change my rom with the arabian one i make the tutorial above and when i enter the bootloader menu the Phone shows the following statements :
sd cheaking .....
loading ......[PG86DIAG.zip]
no image !
loading ......[PG86DIAG.nbh]
no image or wrong image !
loading...... [PG86IMG.zip]
after that it shows:
checking ....[PG86IMG.zip]
and after that the phone return to the hboot and doesn't do any thing!
any one can find to me the Solution.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse


Did you create the Goldcard correctly?
Btw...if your phone is not unlocked..why not just try running the RUUXXXX.exe ?
 
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jamal.daboul

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Yes , I am sure i have created the gold card correctly .
And I try to lunch the rXXX.exe directly but it is failed . Because the program for the middleast edition phones .
Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using Tapatalk
 
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    cmloo
    Dear all,

    First of all, this is not my work. This is just a compilation of all the information i have obtained from various threads and the members of XDA. I claim no credit but just wanted to write this for all who wishes to get back to stock ROM (like myself) either for Backup purposes or Warranty cases. Using the HTC method to unlock the bootloader has given me hell such as Wifi error and stuffs. So here it is

    Special thanks to Monx for showing me the idea on how to do this.

    1. Create a Goldcard (use a spare Micro SD in the phone after formatting with FAT 32) and follow the instructions below

    http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
    * Instructions may be for Desire HD but it can be used too for our EVO
    * Only Procedure 3 is different as all u need to do is use the Goldcard helper
    App to copy the Reverse CID to clipboard

    2. RELOCK your Bootloader (STEP 14) if its unlocked using HTC method below
    http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4

    3. Download your original RUU ROM from here
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208485

    4. Extract the ROM.ZIP file from the RUU ROM that you downloaded
    One method of doing this is here
    http://lukasz.szmit.eu/2010/04/extracting-rom-files-from-htc-android.html

    5. Once you have copied out the ROM.zip file, rename it to PG86IMG.zip

    6. Copy this PG86IMG.ZIP file into the Root directory on your GOLDCARD

    7. Power down your phone and with the Goldcard still in

    8. Go into Bootloader (Hold POWER + Vol Down)

    9. Phone will auto detect the PG86IMG.ZIP, extract and then ask permission to flash. Select "YES" ....or course

    10. Once its done...you got your STOCK ROM back. However your bootloader will still show "RELOCKED"



    Buy me a COKE :p or a mere THANKS :) if you find this useful
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    cmloo
    Sorry bro...Line was bad and kept disconnecting. Btw.....new post up on how to goet S-OFF....in main page. Still trying
    In the meantime. try this if you are on Win 7

    1. Run the RUU_Shooter_U_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.22.707.2_Radio_10.55.9020.00_10.13.9020.29_M_release_207422_signed.exe

    2. When u see this " I understand the caution indicated....." invoke Task Manager using CTRL-ALT-DEL keystroke

    3. In the Task Manager window, goto Process tab

    4. Look for a process name ARUWizard.exe*32.. Description: ROM Update Utility

    5. Right click this process and select "Open File Location"

    6. Look for the file ROM.ZIP and copy into another folder

    7. Rename ROM.zip to PG86IMG.ZIP

    6. And thats how you get the image. You can now shut down the HTC RUU program and Task Manager
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    monx®
    monx®
    spectralblue said:
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think goldcarding is required for this.

    Maybe just a fastboot command?

    fastboot oem writecid 11111111
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    only if u hv S-OFF
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    spectralblue
    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think goldcarding is required for this.

    Maybe just a fastboot command?

    fastboot oem writecid 11111111

    Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515a using XDA App
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    tom0769
    cisky78 said:
    I moved from GB to ICS, by the HTC upgrade...
    now the situation is:
    *** LOCKED ***
    SHOOTER_U PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
    HBOOT-1.53.0007
    RADIO-11.25.3504.06_M
    OpenDSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0202
    May 22 2012,01:06:07

    Still missing root privilage and recovery. Very bed :eek:
    any idea of what my I do to install again the recovery (4EXT would be great)
    Thanks again,
    Francesco
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    With hboot 1.49.0007 you could just use revolutionary for unlock and root (easy way).
    With hboot 1.53.0007 revolutionary won't work.
    AFAIK to get fastboot flash to work you should unlock your phone (HTCDEV method).
    So maybe the upgrade was not so good idea.
    To s-off and get back to 1.49.0007 I had to perform the controlbear/wire-trick from here
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