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bvbull200

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When using the HTCDev site for unlocking the bootloader, how long do you wait to get your identifier token? I ran the command and it says "waiting for device" and just sits there. I followed the HTC steps and this is the second attempt. I let it sit for about 10 minutes, but I have to leave, now, so I figured I'd put out a query before I try again later.

I am in the "fastboot" screen on my phone and it was plugged in (and that screen loaded) prior to running the command, per the HTC instructions.
 
Check your spam folder first. I know there is a thread out there on this issue. I will look for it and post it when I find it.



bvbull200 said:
When using the HTCDev site for unlocking the bootloader, how long do you wait to get your identifier token? I ran the command and it says "waiting for device" and just sits there. I followed the HTC steps and this is the second attempt. I let it sit for about 10 minutes, but I have to leave, now, so I figured I'd put out a query before I try again later.

I am in the "fastboot" screen on my phone and it was plugged in (and that screen loaded) prior to running the command, per the HTC instructions.
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I'm having the same problem, I tried using the fastboot (69 kb) that came with the android sdk. On my first Evo 3d the htc unlock procedure worked great. On the second one, I got stuck on "waiting for device", A friend emailed me another folder containing a fastboot file that was (176 KB). I used it and can now get the Identifier Token, and the Unlock_code.bin, but when running the unlock code. I get...
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)... OKAY [ 0.151s]
writing 'unlocktoken'... INFOunlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.158s ... But it stays on the bootloader screen, it does not finish the unlock procedure.
 
Mistahlos said:
I'm having the same problem, I tried using the fastboot (69 kb) that came with the android sdk. On my first Evo 3d the htc unlock procedure worked great. On the second one, I got stuck on "waiting for device", A friend emailed me another folder containing a fastboot file that was (176 KB). I used it and can now get the Identifier Token, and the Unlock_code.bin, but when running the unlock code. I get...
sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)... OKAY [ 0.151s]
writing 'unlocktoken'... INFOunlock token check successfully
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.158s ... But it stays on the bootloader screen, it does not finish the unlock procedure.
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Something that I discovered recently is that fastboot won't work with your Evo 3D if you plug your Evo 3D into a USB 3.0 port. It would tell me <Waiting for device> until I plugged it in to a USB 2.0 port. So that's interesting. I'll have to find the 69kb version. I'll have to dig up that 176 kb version and see what happens.
 
I've been checking the net for the past week and found that it has something to do with the OTA software update. If you have 2.17.615.5, the HTC Unlock method will not work. If you have 2.08.651.2 or 2.08.651.3 you should have no problem with the HTC Unlock method. I have tried every RUU compatible to my cdma Evo 3d to downgrade to 2.08.651.2 or 2.08.651.3 but none worked. Even tried to downgrade Hboot from 1.50 to 1.49, no success. If anyone have any ideas I'm open.
 
Mistahlos said:
I've been checking the net for the past week and found that it has something to do with the OTA software update. If you have 2.17.615.5, the HTC Unlock method will not work. If you have 2.08.651.2 or 2.08.651.3 you should have no problem with the HTC Unlock method. I have tried every RUU compatible to my cdma Evo 3d to downgrade to 2.08.651.2 or 2.08.651.3 but none worked. Even tried to downgrade Hboot from 1.50 to 1.49, no success. If anyone have any ideas I'm open.
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wow finally some with my EXACT same problems. htc method wont work, and no RUU downgrades work. please tell me were now screwed for now. i hope someone comes up with something soon
 
I too am having the same problem. After some more investigating, though, it appears that I may have a European model of the phone, which may not be on the list at HTCDev yet. Just goes to show you never can tell where a phone is coming from once on Ebay. Anyone here with this problem that is positive their phone is American made?
 
I've done the HTCdev many times but for some reason it doesn't work hopefully those at HTCdev will figure out the problem.
 
I finally got mine to unlock. The only thing I had not tried was re-installing the 2.17 ruu... I did that, then did the Htc Unlock process and it worked. I used this RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_NV_NV_spcs_1.42_release_233304_signed.exe
from here Goo-inside.me Downloads - Browsing ruu ... I hope this works for everyone else having this problem.
 
I know this post is outdated, but please help! when I do the "fastboot unlock.....etc." command it says "error" like it won't connect with my device, when I do it witht he device fully on it just says "<waiting for device> indefnitly. I'm HTC Wildefire S Gingerbread 2.3.4, latest update
 
420spawn said:
I know this post is outdated, but please help! when I do the "fastboot unlock.....etc." command it says "error" like it won't connect with my device, when I do it witht he device fully on it just says "<waiting for device> indefnitly. I'm HTC Wildefire S Gingerbread 2.3.4, latest update
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while your question is generalized,realize that you are in the evo 3d forum,so any specific advice will not apply to your handset.

sounds like you are having a simple driver/connection issue. try these things:

troubleshooting connectivity issues:
*make sure you have changed to your adb/fastboot directory!
-try a reboot of the PC
-try different usb cables and ports
-dont use a usb hub
-dont use usb 3.0
-make sure nothing capable of comunicating with the phone is enabled and running. htc sync,pdanet,easy tether,and even itunes have all been known to cause issues.
-windows 8 has been known to have issues. try a windows 7 or older machine

failing the above,
-i use these drivers for fastboot and adb(donwload and run as admin): http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe (mirror)

failing that,try manually updating the drivers in the following manner:
-put the phone in fastboot mode(select fastboot from the hboot menu)
-open device manager on the PC
-plug in phone,watch for it to pop up in device manager.
-update drivers with device manager,pointing the wizard to the extracted
driver download folder from above

note that you can check the connectivity of the phone,and make sure drivers are working by in the following manner:
-open cmd window. change to directory containing adb/fastboot utilities

-adb with the phone in the booted OS,usb debug enabled,enter:
adb devices in a cmd window

-fastboot with phone in fastboot,enter:
fastboot devices in cmd window

in either case,a properly connected phone with working drivers installed should report back the phones serial number.
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