Ruu-shooter-u-ics-35-s-htc-asia-tw-3.28.709.3-radio-11.77.3504.00u-11.25.3504.06-m-release-270747-signed.exe __hot__ Access

As HTC no longer officially distributes legacy RUUs for the EVO 3D, you will need to look in community repositories. (HTC EVO 3D section) has dedicated threads with links to various RUUs, including the Taiwan ICS version. Always check the MD5 or SHA‑1 hash posted by the original uploader to ensure file integrity.

Sometimes custom ROMs require the newest foundational firmware to function. Flashing an official RUU updates critical, low-level architecture partitions (like the Bootloader and Radio) that regular Android ZIP files cannot touch safely. Step-by-Step Installation Prerequisites

Distinguishes this as the GSM/UMTS variant; the CDMA/WiMAX version for Sprint (USA) was known simply as "Shooter".

Plug the USB cable into the phone and then into your PC. The bootloader screen should change from “FASTBOOT” to “FASTBOOT USB” (red highlight). This confirms the fastboot driver is working. As HTC no longer officially distributes legacy RUUs

Connect your HTC EVO 3D to your PC via a USB 2.0 port (avoid USB 3.0 ports as they can cause connectivity issues with older RUUs).

: The specific software version number. The regional carrier/country identifier code is 709 (HTC Taiwan).

This appears to be a for flashing an official HTC RUU (ROM Update Utility) . Plug the USB cable into the phone and then into your PC

The manufacturer’s standard branding.

Stands for – Android version 4.0.x. This tells us the RUU installs Android 4.0 (likely 4.0.3 or 4.0.4) rather than an older version like Gingerbread (2.3) or newer Jelly Bean.

– If your device is stuck in a boot loop, won’t start, or custom ROMs have caused instability, flashing the RUU restores the stock system and resolves most software issues. It strips away root access

If your device is bootloader-unlocked via HTCDev, you must manually re-lock the bootloader using fastboot commands ( fastboot oem lock ) before running a signed RUU, otherwise, the utility will throw an "Error 155: Relock Bootloader" message. Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Represents , combined with HTC Sense 3.5 / 3.6 . The "S" denotes the software build style or specific device branch configuration. hTC-Asia-TW

If you are experiencing specific issues, please let me know:

This maps out the target geographic region and carrier configuration. This specific file was built for unbranded, retail channel devices in Taiwan and broader Asia . Flashing an RUU from a different region can conflict with a phone’s Customer ID (CID) and cause the update to fail.

When developers or users wanted to return their modified HTC EVO 3D back to its pristine, out-of-the-box state—either to claim a warranty repair in 2012/2013 or to preserve it as a collector’s piece today—running this executable is the cleanest method. It strips away root access, removes custom recoveries (like TWRP or ClockworkMod), and restores the locked, signed stock firmware status. How to Flash the RUU: A High-Level Overview