[GUIDE]Return to Stock Sprint's 2.17/hboot 1.50

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This will return/update your device's software to 2.17.651.5 Stock (Relocked/Unrooted)
I'm making this guide for people who want to Unroot/Relock, having problems with their phones or return to Sprint's Stock.

"If you updated from 2.08 to 2.17 and are having issues unlocking. I recommend doing the steps below and try to unlock your device again The RUU also fixes a glitch on some phone who aren't getting the Bootloader Unlock screen."

>>>Know this will also update your hboot to 1.50.0000<<<
Works with CDMA S-ON and S-OFF Evo 3D.

For Mac users, replace “fastboot” with “./fastboot-mac” in the instructions below.

For Linux users, replace “fastboot” with “./fastboot-linux” in the instructions below.

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CONTENT NEEDED.

• Rootevo3dnew.zip
• Evo 3D RUU_2.17.651.5.exe

RUU Mirror
Make sure to download the correct RUU
"RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00 .1216"

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S-ON Users
S-off users don't relock your bootloader until your at the very end.

Relock Bootloader

1. Do step 1 and step 2 first
2. Remove USB from phone (If connected)
3. Turn off device by taking out the battery and placing it back in .
   (Remove SD Card and dont place back until told to do so)
4. Press Volume down then Power button.(Hold until you see the bootloader screen)
5. Select Fastboot and press Power button.
6. Connect USB.

You should now be on Fastboot USB.

Type these commands on cmd or terminal.

-Windows

cd \rootevo3dnew

-Mac,Linux

cd /rootevo3dnew

Now type.

fastboot oem lock

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-Lets begin
Step 1. Extract the rootevo3dnew.zip file and place it on C:\ Drive

Step 2. For Windows, install the HTC drivers HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe in the zip file. For Linux and Mac you don’t need to install drivers.

Step 3. Enter bootloader and put your device in "Fastboot USB" (Make sure you have your phone connected to your computer

Step 4. Run the RUU.exe and follow the steps to update your device.

Step 5. Your device will reboot and you will be back to stock

Note- Most devices will enter bootloader and will show **Security Warning**

DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR DEVICE DURING THE UPDATING PROCESS.
IT COULD RESULT IN A BRICKED DEVICE.

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S-OFF Users

Step 6. Enter bootloader one last time.

Step 5. Relock Bootloader (Instructions above)

Step 7. Type this command

fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

Step 8. Reboot

Remember this will delete all your current data/apps so use Titanium Backup on the Play Market to back up all your downloaded content. Use this only if your going to unlock/root you device again because you need to be root access to use it.

Congratulation you are not back to 100% stock.

If you find any errors, message me and i will change them as quick as i can.

Helpers
Reaper24- taught me RUU process.
Wloftus- Linux fastboot command
WikdNoob- S-On command

If this helped you in any way don't forget to hit "Thanks".

Nice write up. This will be helpful with all the new faces around here.

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Yeah. Lets hope it gets put as a sticky.

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Sticky

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Thx for share

godZson
XDA-MOD

Lol Nice man.. Glad you got it all sorted outo

Quicker way to open a CMD to ADB is go to your platform tools folder and hold shift down right click on it.. Say open CMD .. Your set..

Another way ...

Turn debug on ^^)
1. ADB reboot bootloader
2. Fastboot boot recovery.img for Hboot 1.5 users
3. Wipe like normal.
4. Go back to Hboot. Select fastboot
5. Now type in ^ Fastboot oem lock^
6. Now run that 2.17 RUU. DO NOT TAKE USB CORD OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS WILL BRICK
7. Your set

If you wanna unroot again pretty simple..
Just redo that unlock code part your set.

Anyways if anyone needs help PM me or the OP.. I have done this 100 times or more lol well it feels like it..

yes, i'm a n00b

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Just a silly question, the unroot/relock option... that should work for all EVO3D models?

Looking to return to stock (but with another RUU of course), can I follow these steps? (I'm HTCDEV unlocked)

Originally Posted by KrewsialNL

Just a silly question, the unroot/relock option... that should work for all EVO3D models?

Looking to return to stock (but with another RUU of course), can I follow these steps? (I'm HTCDEV unlocked)

Yes it should.

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this says back to stock 2.17 but mine came with 2.08 rom stock, i did the htc unlock method, rooted and now im running a 2.17 (zd3 rom)
i would like to update the radio and all, would this give me that?
then just unlock and flash rom again?

Originally Posted by metalmenance

this says back to stock 2.17 but mine came with 2.08 rom stock, i did the htc unlock method, rooted and now im running a 2.17 (zd3 rom)
i would like to update the radio and all, would this give me that?
then just unlock and flash rom again?

Yes it will work. Know that it will also update your hboot.


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ok just making sure, i am already on 1.50 so will still work right?
just lock, load stock RUU then unlock and flash?
will i need to do the htcunlock again or just unlock like posted above?
thanks and sorry just dont want to miss a step and be lost lol