That doesn't work either. When I run the command: fastboot oem get_identifier_token, I get an dll file missing error.
[TOOL] WinDroid Toolkit | Unlock | Root | Flash | Install | EVO 4G LTE
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Have you tried using WinDroid to do it? It should help you find out what your issue might be. In my opinion, you should start by updating your HBoot to 2.10.
I tried running the RUU for Android 4.3 and software version 4.13.651.3 (I think this is what updates the hboot to 2.10?) but it wont complete. It gets to the point where it reboots my phone and the black htc screen shows up. An error comes up on the RUU that it cannot find my device.
I tried using windroid but once my device goes into fastboot, windroid doesnt recognize it.
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maybe try the RUU for Android 4.3 and software version 4.13.651.4 (the version you have ends in .3 which is older than the version ending in .4). I forgot where I recently downloaded it from, but after you get a hold of it, can you access a different computer to run it from?
I think I found what you were talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639180
However, I was able to use a Win 7 laptop and update to 4.13.651.3. With Win 7, I was able to get the phone recognized in fastboot mode. I used WinDroid to get my token and I submitted it to HTC and got my unlock_code.bin. When I try to use the unlock_code.bin with WinDroid, it doesn't unlock anything. The bootloader still says "Locked".
Not sure what to do here. I guess I'll try to update to 4.13.651.4 and try again ?
try: fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
This page will help you with that.
If you plan on flashing new roms, do the 4.13.651.4 update. Link in my sig.
If you still have trouble connecting your phone, try: adb devices
aslo: fastboot devices
That will list your phone, so if it comes back blank, you will know that your device isn't recognized. Try each of these steps: use a different usb port, then a new cable, then reinstall your utilities, then your drivers.
Thanks! I had to use the fastboot flash command and it unlocked the phone. I used rum runner and got s-off. I installed twrp recovery. Now my issue is that I cannot flash cm12. I downloaded jewel cm12 nightly from the cm website and when I flash I get a few errors. I'll try to see if I can post what the errors are.
CM12 is a new rom, obviously. To flash it, you need the new partition layout from the 4.13.651.4 update. If you've already done that, download the cm12 zip to you sdcard and use TWRP to install it. Post any errors you get here.
This is the error I get:
Code:
Installing '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
I:Zip contains SELinux file_contexts file in its root. Extracting to /file_contexts
I:Legacy property environment initialized.
minzip: Extracted 3 file(s)
could not detect filesystem for /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system, assuming ext4
mount: failed to mount /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system at /system: No such file or directory
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/backuptool.sh] with 2 args
grep: /system/build.prop: No such file or directory
Not backing up files from incompatible version: 12
run_program: child exited with status 127
about to run program [/tmp/install/bin/otasigcheck.sh] with 1 args
unmount of /system failed; no such volume
I:Legacy property environment disabled.
E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/cm-12-20150223-NIGHTLY-jewel.zip'
Updating partition details...
I:Data backup size is 154MB, free: 10244MB.
I:Unable to mount '/sd-ext'
I:Actual block device: '', current file system: 'ext4'
I:Unable to mount '/usb-otg'
I:Actual block device: '', current file system: 'vfat'
...done
Are you using my latest TWRP, under Downloads here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50112370? That's what you should be using. Try that and see if it works then. I assume you're currently using a different version.
Also, please confirm your HBOOT information, so we can confirm your device if fully up to date on firmware.
working under wine????
has anyone ruin this on linux under wine? a how to would be appreciated.
has anyone ruin this on linux under wine? a how to would be appreciated.
so i spent 8 hrs plus just to get a hard drive with a working windows 7 on it. man i hate windows. anyway this app for rooting doesnt work. i already had bootloader unlocked. thi s windroid app did install twrp but nothing will root this device no matter what i do.
please offer some constructive advice please!
please offer some constructive advice please!
I'm not familiar with every single s-off method, but gaining root is required prior to using most of the s-off tools.
All you have to do to get root is to flash the update-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from twrp. Use Google to find and download the file.
At some point before your start flashing ROMs, make sure you're using the latest twrp from captain throwback, 2.8.5.
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the twrp install by windroid is for hboot 2.10. i spent 8 hrs installing and updating window to run windroid only to find out afterwards that my hboot is 2.09 and the twrp thats installed wont work with it and now im stuck with it. ive tried s-off as was suggested i tried moonshine and dirty rancun. moonshine errored at the end after 10 phone reboots and dirty racun worked on my 64 bit linux right up to running rabies thingy and it didnt like 64 bit so i installed 32 bit and i cant get the racun to recognize my phone as being connected and so i think i have that fixed but racun doesnt like my 3.17 kernel or rom or whatever. ive been up all night, spent greater than 16 hrs on this and im thorougly disgusted.
yup
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nope, i take it back. the phone is not recognized in 32 bit ubuntu
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what's really stupid is after following instructions to mount mtp devices and even before, i get an android phone icon on my screen and it open in the file manager and i can see files on the internal storage but there is still an error when i connect the phone that says it cant mount the mtp device and yet i see the icon and peruse the files...
yup
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nope, i take it back. the phone is not recognized in 32 bit ubuntu
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what's really stupid is after following instructions to mount mtp devices and even before, i get an android phone icon on my screen and it open in the file manager and i can see files on the internal storage but there is still an error when i connect the phone that says it cant mount the mtp device and yet i see the icon and peruse the files...
No, don't use those.
Use the latest one (2.8.5.0) from here: https://basketbuild.com/devs/Captain_Throwback/EVO 4G LTE/Recovery
Can you post your bootloader info? Hboot version & radio version, preferably.
i got twrp installed finally by manually flash booting twrp from this page http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jewel i used 2.8.5.0
what info from my bootloader would you like? i have hboot 2.09. im glad to tell you anything that would make this process easier for everyone
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i did use 2.8.5.0 from those you said not to use and it was flawless
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hboot 2.0.9.0000
radio 1.13.11.0830
what info from my bootloader would you like? i have hboot 2.09. im glad to tell you anything that would make this process easier for everyone
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i did use 2.8.5.0 from those you said not to use and it was flawless
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yes
hboot 2.0.9.0000
radio 1.13.11.0830
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