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Root [how-to] install kernels with S-ON h-boot 1.15+

Did you do it in this order?
1. Wipe everything (cache, dalvik cache, system, factory reset, data)
2. Flash ROM
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe cache/dalvik cache
5. Flash boot.img in bootloader
 
windsorclarenc said:
Did you do it in this order?
1. Wipe everything (cache, dalvik cache, system, factory reset, data)
2. Flash ROM
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe cache/dalvik cache
5. Flash boot.img in bootloader
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I'll try this again. when you say "data", which data? Internal storage? Using TWRP 2.3.1, there is no "data" option under "wipe"
 
finalewiz said:
That's my point - I did that (using method 1 above). Still hanging on the boot animation.
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Interesting. I have found that this step can be completed before or after your actually flash the ROM.

When running that fastboot command do you actually get returned output that it finished in 2.xxx seconds? If you didn't, then I don't think it was successful.

After booted in Fastboot on the phone and USB connected, the screen on the phone should say Fastboot USB in RED. then run the command fastboot devices and see if one device is returned.

If all of the answer to all these things is yes, then I'm not sure what else to try. :(
 
I am trying to fastboot a kernal but I cannot seem to get my computer to recognize that the phone is connected. When i entered the command in the prompt, it says waiting for device. I know its supposed to say FASTBOOT USB but my phone doesn't have the USB part. I don't think i have the drivers on my computer. Does anyone know where i can get them?



Edit: I somehow found this http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-4g-l...tc-evo-4g-lte-unlock-bootloadertwrp-recovery/ and it has drivers on step 6 but I dont know how to install them.
 
I likely won't get to it until later tonight. If you or anyone else has free time feel free to make any required edits as always :D
 
knickstar90 said:
I ended up using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1917106
Worked like a charm
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I'm (finally) getting around to adding this and looking it over right now.

It seems like this method is fairly limited in the sense that it can only do boot images, and you have to manually replace the boot.img with the right kernel each time you flash. Doing it via the fastboot method I recommend in the OP gives you a lot more flexibility because you can flash just about anything through it (kernels, recoveries, ect).

I'm just thinking for the amount of effort required fastboot flashing would still be the preferred method. Especially if you are already doing it from the computer.

Thoughts?
 
I think that the tool looks convenient but there's no substitute for knowing fastboot, in the same vein that you're not big on Goo Manager for flashing recovery.

Moving forward, I expect all better roms to use Haus' s-on kernel installer anyway and for this method to lose prominence.

Whatever the future brings, your method will always work. Fastboot isn't difficult and I think that every responsible rooter ought to be comfortable with it in any case.

So, if you want to give the other tool an honorable mention, ok, but that's your call.
 
So, I understand all this, question, I'm looking to flash a CM ROM, I have S-ON, I read how to flash the Kernal and all the fun stuff, but how would I return to stock if I would have a AOSP Kernal? I do have TWRP on my phone for the recovery
 
octoarms said:
So, I understand all this, question, I'm looking to flash a CM ROM, I have S-ON, I read how to flash the Kernal and all the fun stuff, but how would I return to stock if I would have a AOSP Kernal? I do have TWRP on my phone for the recovery
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In the event you need to return to stock, unrooted, locked....

You would simply relock your boot loader and run the correct RUU based on your radio.

I haven't messed with the LTEvo in sometime :(. I hope someone else can pick up my slack and provide you with the link to the correct RUU
 
octoarms said:
So, I understand all this, question, I'm looking to flash a CM ROM, I have S-ON, I read how to flash the Kernal and all the fun stuff, but how would I return to stock if I would have a AOSP Kernal? I do have TWRP on my phone for the recovery
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if by stock you mean a stock sense rom, then you will do the same and pull the boot.img out of the stock custom rom and flash it according to this guide. unless you mean unroot when you say stock then that is different. you will need to follow what rxpert said.
 
ocnbrze said:
if by stock you mean a stock sense rom, then you will do the same and pull the boot.img out of the stock custom rom and flash it according to this guide. unless you mean unroot when you say stock then that is different. you will need to follow what rxpert said.
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After I thought about it, I was like, DUH! Pull the boot.img from a SENSE based ROM. Ugh, I guess I shouldn't flash while I'm tired. Thank you though! Now time to find some snazzy ROMS and make all the iOS 7 fans jelly :D
 
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