How To Fully UnRoot HTC Evo

[XenonV]

Credits/Disclaimer

[U][B]
This is not my guide, you dont have to thank me for this.
Thanks to Ocnbrze over at AndroidForums for this.
we are not responsible if your device(s) cause(s) a nuclear war[/B][/U]

This will show you how to FULLY unroot your evo to stock. S-ON *****(LOCKED OOW)*****

THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU USED HTCDEV METHOD!!!!!
Please read thru this guide once or twice before actually taking steps !
Your phone MUST be on a stock sense rom so go get that installed now !

Download these files if you do not have them
ADB.exe http://d-h.st/Vsv
FastBoot.exe http://d-h.st/KB3
AdbWinApi.dll http://d-h.st/MJn
flash_image.zip http://themikmik.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5377&stc=1&d=1327588554
mtd_eng.zip http://themikmik.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5378&stc=1&d=1327588554
PC36IMG_SuperSonic_GB_Sprint_WWE_4.67.651.3 http://d-h.st/n1U

Before you do anything else, your phone MUST be on a stock sense rom !

step #1 downgrading the misc partition
1.download the first three files and create a folder and call it android then move the downloaded files to the android folder.(you should have already have this setup when you rooted with HTCdev)
2.download and install (do not run) htc sync: http://www.mediafire.com/?cdcjs0ue8tne4cy
3.connect your phone to the pc via usb cable
4.we need to extract and then move the flash_image and the mtd-eng files on to the sd card. make sure that you do not put the extracted files in any folders. they need to be on the root of the card (very top level)
5.change the setting from disk to charge only, make sure that usb debugging is turned on, settings>apps>development>check usb debugging, and lastly make sure that fastboot is disabled, settings>apps>uncheck fastboot.
6.on your pc hold shift while right clicking on the android folder. select open command window here option.
7. in the command window type:

[B][I]adb shell

ok you should get # in the command window if not then something went wrong.

if you do get # then type:
Code:

cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image

then:
Code:

chmod 755 /data/flash_image

and last:
Code:

/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

the command screen should look like this when all the commands are entered:[/I][/B]

download the 4.67 PC36IMG file and rename it by deleting everything but the PC36IMG part in the name. make sure not to add an extra zip as windows hides extensions.

move it to the root of the sd card that means on the top level of the card and not in any folders.

power off then press and hold power+vol down. this will take you to the bootloader. if you named the file right and it is on the root of the card then it will ask you to update. select yes.

before you reboot your phone double check your bootloader screen. at the top it should say locked and your hboot should be 2.18 with s-on. if that is what you see then congrats!!!!!!!!!! you are now unrooted!!!!!!!!!!!!
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[Relentless D]

First things first- Not my guide, You are fully responsible for whatever happens. It is not XDA's fault, its not my fault, its all on you.

This will show you how to FULLY unroot your evo to stock. S-ON *****(LOCKED OOW)*****

THIS ONLY WORKS IF YOU USED HTCDEV METHOD!!!!!

Download these files if you do not have them
ADB.exe http://d-h.st/Vsv
FastBoot.exe http://d-h.st/KB3
AdbWinApi.dll http://d-h.st/MJn
flash_image.zip http://themikmik.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5377&stc=1&d=1327588554
mtd_eng.zip http://themikmik.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=5378&stc=1&d=1327588554
PC36IMG_SuperSonic_GB_Sprint_WWE_4.67.651.3 http://d-h.st/n1U

Now lets begin

step #1 downgrading the misc partition
1.download the first three files and create a folder and call it android then move the downloaded files to the android folder.(you should have already have this setup when you rooted with HTCdev)
2.download and install (do not run) htc sync: http://www.mediafire.com/?cdcjs0ue8tne4cy
3.connect your phone to the pc via usb cable
4.we need to extract and then move the flash_image and the mtd-eng files on to the sd card. make sure that you do not put the extracted files in any folders. they need to be on the root of the card (very top level)
5.change the setting from disk to charge only, make sure that usb debugging is turned on, settings>apps>development>check usb debugging, and lastly make sure that fastboot is disabled, settings>apps>uncheck fastboot.
6.on your pc hold shift while right clicking on the android folder. select open command window here option.
7. in the command window type:

[B][I]adb shell

ok you should get # in the command window if not then something went wrong.

if you do get # then type:
Code:

cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image

then:
Code:

chmod 755 /data/flash_image

and last:
Code:

/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

the command screen should look like this when all the commands are entered:[/I][/B]

download the 4.67 PC36IMG file and rename it by deleting everything but the PC36IMG part in the name. make sure not to add an extra zip as windows hides extensions.

move it to the root of the sd card that means on the top level of the card and not in any folders.

power off then press and hold power+vol down. this will take you to the bootloader. if you named the file right and it is on the root of the card then it will ask you to update. select yes.

before you reboot your phone double check your bootloader screen. at the top it should say locked and your hboot should be 2.18 with s-on. if that is what you see then congrats!!!!!!!!!! you are now unrooted!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've actually been dealing with this most of the day trying to unroot and go back 100% stock and have had no success. It was suggested elsewhere that I need to be on a stock rom? I'm dl'ing one now to try as I am currently on an ics rom.

 

[XenonV]

yes you do need to be on a stock sense rom so download a stock sense rom, and then follow the guide

 

[Relentless D]

yes you do need to be on a stock sense rom so download a stock sense rom, and then follow the guide

Perhaps a good bit of info to add to the op

 

[XenonV]

Perhaps a good bit of info to add to the op

already on it, thanks

 

[Captain_Throwback]

So I noticed you said this isn't your guide, but I see no credits in your post for where the guide originated, or who originally wrote the info? I'm sure this will help a lot of people though.

 

[XenonV]

So I noticed you said this isn't your guide, but I see no credits in your post for where the guide originated, or who originally wrote the info? I'm sure this will help a lot of people though.

i dont know who the original writer is, which is why. if i know then i always list that info :good:

 

[Captain_Throwback]

i dont know who the original writer is, which is why. if i know then i always list that info :good:

Where did you get it from, then?

It looks strikingly similar to this guide:

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/526575-guide-unrooting-gingerbread-2-3-5-a.html

In fact, the inordinate number of exclamation points and the use of my command prompt screenshot makes me think it originated over there.

 

[XenonV]

Where did you get it from, then?

somebody PM'd me the guide on another website (the tech game) , just the text, no link

 

[Relentless D]

somebody PM'd me the guide on another website (the tech game) , just the text, no link

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...-rooting-gingerbread-2-3-5-dummies-guide.html

If this is where it originated (as it seems to have) it was written by user oznbrze at androidforums.com

 

[XenonV]

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...-rooting-gingerbread-2-3-5-dummies-guide.html

If this is where it originated (as it seems to have) it was written by user oznbrze at androidforums.com

problem solved thanks :good:

 

[ocnbrze]

and yes this is my guide. however, you do not need to be on stock sense, just not on ics roms for this to work. just throwing that out there.

 

[bgsl1ck]

I tired this and when I put the first command in the window I get a $ sign not the # sign can some one help please..

 

[XenonV]

I tired this and when I put the first command in the window I get a $ sign not the # sign can some one help please..

make sure you are running command prompt as admin. or logged in to an admin account. and all the files are in correct directories

 

[Captain_Throwback]

I tired this and when I put the first command in the window I get a $ sign not the # sign can some one help please..

Are you running a rooted ROM? You need to have root access for this to work. Try typing "su" at the prompt and see if it changed to a #.

 

[Crazymxcn]

thanks

 

[Chirpout]

Can this be done using a Mac?

 

[mike4slund]

make sure you are running command prompt as admin. or logged in to an admin account. and all the files are in correct directories

i have tried that and it still doesnt work, any help!?

im running a brand new computer like seriously out of the box, windows 7 ultimate and it wont give the #

 

[XenonV]

Can this be done using a Mac?

yes, i believe the guide states something about that..not exactly sure, you can also use google for more help

 

[RyanBurnsRed]

Hi, I know this is really out of date, but I have to send my phone back because the screen is cracked (inner touch screen) and I wanted the phone to be completely stock. I never rooted the phone. I only unlocked the bootloader. I found this thread hoping I could relock the bootloader to make it look like I never unlocked it in the first place. Of course once I reached Step 7, I don't get the # sign. I get the $ sign and I don't know what to do :/