[How To] Unroot and return to stock [RUU Method]

[sfcunit]

I cant get passed the USB ERROR in steps 6-8. ive tried over 10 times and rebooted my phone several times to restart the process.. any ideas?

 

[nojed1]

my evo will not unroot i keep getting the error message i've done it 8 times now

 

[bronzyboi]

i downloaded an RUU link off of another website but it is telling me there is an updated version, but i cant find it. my phone is stuck on the black HTC screen with the ! triangles around it. the RUU link on this site isnt working

 

[milominderbinde]

~Attached are the newest DL link for the RUU's, choose by version accordingly.
If you use the newest RUU, you will have to use the newest rooting methods as well.~ ​

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Liquid,

First thank you so much for all the work you do, guides, and assistance you give. There are a couple of changes to the RUU links and operation. Also here is a way to help someone who will is removing root.

The RUU listing is now at:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic.

By chagning to this wording and link, you do not have to keep updating the link:

C. The RUU (The top one is typically the most recent.)

Next, the backup and restore instructions do not work for someone who is having second thoughts about rooting.

~Optional~
D. If you would like to keep some of your settings, data and apps, Install "Titanium Backup ".
Select the apps/data you would like to back up. Back it up. ( We will return to this later.)

A couple of downsides to Titanium Backup are that:
1. They may try to restore root and fail and Titanium Backup will not work.
2. If they are,"having second thoughts", they won't be able to restore with Titanium Backup withour root.
3. Titanium Backup needs the $6 Pro Key and BusyBox and solid skills
4. Other apps like MyBackup Pro ($5) do everything automatically, without root and without

Can we suggest MyBackup Pro to backup All Apps, All Contacts, Call logs, Bookmarks, Texts, Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens, Alarms, Dictionary, and Playlists? It does not requrie root on the old or new phone. I have detailed instructions for Backup, Restore or Transfer Your Android Device in the Getting Started.


So would you consider changing part D to:

D. Your data and settings will be lost. Backup everything now. See the Backup, Restore or Transfer Your Android Device in the Android Getting Started for instructions. This way you can keep All Apps, All Contacts, Call logs, Bookmarks, Texts, Calendar, System Settings, Home Screens, Alarms, Dictionary, and Playlists.

For the next part, it no longer works if you follow the instructions in step 5. You connet the phone when it says and just at the normal home screen

5. With the phone connected via usb, Power off the phone. Hold the volume down rocker, and the power button. Stop at the skateboarding androids and proceed to step...

6 5. Run the RUU, Reed all the text in the window. Then accept and press next.

7 6.. This brings us to your next screen bellow. Just hit next. DON'T TOUCH YOUR PHONE!!!!!

7 6. Turn on your phone and connect it to your phone using the USB cable (Just Charging). Make sure ti have at least 30% battery left.

7. Disable standby and hybernation on your PC. and check "I have completed the steps..." DON'T TOUCH YOUR PHONE!!!!!

Under Restoring, they do not have to root the new device to restore data and setting now!

I. Re-Root your device. No longer needed!

Could it now be:

1. Your phone will now restart. Enter your Google account info, and follow the prompts. Delete all widgets and icons on your home screen so your old layout can be replaced.

2. Install MyBackup Pro and follow the instruction in the Backup, Restore or Transfer Your Android Device. If you rooted, you can also use Titanium Backup batch mode to restore apps, data, or apps + data.

IV. Uninstall the the two applications above.

You are back to stock, with most of your stuff.

 

[trooper54]

Thank you, I've made adjustments, please let me know if anything else needs to be changed.

 

[citamotua]

I also have the same specs as your phone and Im unable to get this to work.


NVM I got it to work.
Follow these steps
public:windows_hboot_driver_install [RootWiki]

keep the ruu file you had before
download HTC SYNC I did it with the latest one
and when you get to the bootloader hit fastboot
after that run the RUU and you should be good to good reply if it works for you.

thanks chaosblack1991 -- that worked for me

 

[nurbiter]

LJ, I am new to all of this. I successfully rooted my evo and now am getting a notice for firmware update from sprint. do I need this? Or can I just keep on going without it. also how do i disable the message.

 

[manmadness]

cant find ruu link

 

[tommypop]

Hi all,

it says: C. The RUU (The top one is typically the most recent.)

cant see no link to a RUU program to download? , please help

 

[SmokeCrawler]

Hi all,

it says: C. The RUU (The top one is typically the most recent.)

cant see no link to a RUU program to download? , please help

Look at post # 385 for the link

 

[ArtVandelay]

I've searched and searched and tried a thousand times to do both the root method and the PC36IMG via SD card but not working! I need to get back to stock!

What am I doing wrong?

EVT3 Ship S-ON
HBOOT 2.10 0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.11.19

When I try the bootloader method with the PC36IMG (sp), it says something about having an older version.

When I try the RUU method, I get to the final update portion where it should start to flash, but then gives me the USB 170 error. I tried at least 20 times.

Any help would be appreciated. I have researched endlessly but cannot seem to find a solution.

Thanks in advance!

 

[aimers1]

thanx that reset my phone.. did updates..but wont update 2.3 huh

 

[aimers1]

Does any one know how to update to 2.3 after rebooting phone my phone says up to date but the firmware is 2.1-update1 but wont update is this right?

 

[chazbyrge]

Where is the attached files??? I don see them anywhere.

Thanks

 

[iGitzBlumpkinz]

I also have the same specs as your phone and Im unable to get this to work.


NVM I got it to work.
Follow these steps
public:windows_hboot_driver_install [RootWiki]

keep the ruu file you had before
download HTC SYNC I did it with the latest one
and when you get to the bootloader hit fastboot
after that run the RUU and you should be good to good reply if it works for you.

THIS WORKED! boot your phone in hboot then after it scans the sd pick fast boot. DONT GO ANY FURTHER. runn the ruu and it should go through w/out a problem. i also updated to 2.3 http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph..._1.90_release_161482_signed.exe [Use this RUU

 

[suka2013]

I cant find the link to download the RUU. Any one know what the link is?

 

[NorthVandea]

Will this method remove Clockwork Mod and put the stock recovery back on?

 

[digink#AC]

I cant find the link to download the RUU. Any one know what the link is?

Here ya be brother: Shipped ROMs

 

[digink#AC]

BTW Why does the first post of this thread link to the wrong damn version of HTC Sync.. either fix the instructions or remove the damn thread. It's like trying to solve a damn Chinese puzzle looking for how to actually unroot.

 

[digink#AC]

THIS WORKED! boot your phone in hboot then after it scans the sd pick fast boot. DONT GO ANY FURTHER. runn the ruu and it should go through w/out a problem. i also updated to 2.3 http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph..._1.90_release_161482_signed.exe [Use this RUU

This worked for me as well (finally).

However my phone doesn't detect the Gingerbread update.. anyone else have this issue?