I know people are working on it, but it doesn't look good now. I want to buy an evo soon, but no root kind of kills it. I can't use the wifi tether without root as I understand it and that is important to me. I guess there are some others that work without root but then you have to install software or something and thats kind of useless.
So does anyone know if it will definately get rooted?
I could probably live with the FPS issue, and I'd rather have the better camera than what comes with the epic, but no way I'm paying rediculous money for wifi tethering when i'm already paying 10 dollars per month extra for 4G that I don't have.
I'm sure it will get rooted soon enough. With that said, I can't even get Wifi tether to work right lol so I have been using easy tether
If it is the same steps they took on the Rogers HTC Dream, you might be waiting a really long time. As far as I know, root is still impossible on ones that have had the new rom flashed.
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I have the EVO from Sprint.
Software 1.32.651.6
My questionis this:
Now that there is a root method for the OTA update are there any real advantages to that update over the software I already have?
I'm thinking no.
But I'd like others to help me decide.
I've been paying for the Hotspot Service, but it seems to be real buggy, it does not maintain an internet connection for very long. Seems to connect and disconnect from the internet frequently, sometimes only stay connected for a few minutes. I complained to Sprint and they gave me a credit refund for the service. But I'd rather not pay for something I don't have to.
Well, supposedly, the newest ota adds wireless N and is supposed to increase performance of wifi (or something like that). It also fixes some screen grounding/responsiveness issues, and it seems like one more thing that slips my mind.
Now, if you want to root and you are asking which route to take, I would say since you have the earlier version that you should do toasts method 1 and 2. Then you can find a rom that has the update incorporated.
And if the hot spot feature doesnt work for you, then stop paying the 30/month for sure. Like you said, no point spending all that money if the feature is crap for you. Especially when you could root and use wireless tether for free.
Why toast's method, as opposed to simple root?
Would there be a reason that toast's method would be easier/superior to simple root?
I have only used toasts guide, so I would not know about the other
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Would there be a reason that toast's method would be easier/superior to simple root?
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I tried both. Toast's method is far more detailed, so it forces you to learn the ins and outs of using adb, which is huge plus. Simple root is a few click method. Works fine, but you do not learn anything from it. Do you already know adb? If not, I strongly suggest using toasts method so you can learn. If you already know it, just use simple root.
From what I understand simple root uses all of toasts stuff anyway so it's basically the same.....
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To be honest, I don't even know what adb is yet. I want to get my feet wet without too much risk of bricking my phone.
I've been reading the forums and gradually getting a sense of the Android world, but I also can see that there is some confusion in the rooting process, especially with newer phones.
But I will learn more about adb, thanks.
Rooted Now
I'm rooted now with PC36IMG.zip
Now what to do? (actually I'm starting a new thread with this Q)
It looks like the incs has a temproot that also works on the inc2. Anybody get this working yet? I'm in ubuntu now so can't use the exact scripts provided in the thread. Awesome that it's doable, hopefully that leads to something more...permanent....
Yep...Got the temproot working on my DI2 using the DIS rooting method. I'm interested to know if the XTC Clip hardware would work for the DI2??
Temp root meaning rooted till you reboot rite?
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I've been trying to figure that out as well, even going to far as to email the xtc people themselves...
No response yet, I'm feeling like the "beta testing" that I have been reading about is testing the device on the inc2. It STINKS how expensive that is though and I truly don't think we'll be able to get a viable dev community unless there is a free/easy unlock method
I can't even find anybody working on the inc2. Made an *** of myself on the unrevoked IRC last night asking about it or for help. Nada! Lol.
We will just have to be patient I suppose. I'll keep looking for any information I can find....
I've got the temp root method working for me as well. And from what I've heard the XTC clip does work for the Inc 2 but I don't think it's worth the trouble. Mainly because until we get a free, permanent root no devs are going to be interested in making ROMs for us.
I agree. Debating returning it... I love the phone, but without root and the bluetooth issues its not thrilling me.
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efaden said:
I agree. Debating returning it... I love the phone, but without root and the bluetooth issues its not thrilling me.
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If root is a must, there is no point in buying unrooted phones. Expect all future HTC phones to be secured.
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If root is a must, there is no point in buying unrooted phones. Expect all future HTC phones to be secured.
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HTC's build quality and Sense are unrivaled, though. To be honest, the only thing I want root for is to remove all the crap Verizon bundled on it. But that's more OCD than anything. Sense is really slick.
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HTC's build quality and Sense are unrivaled, though. To be honest, the only thing I want root for is to remove all the crap Verizon bundled on it. But that's more OCD than anything. Sense is really slick.
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Untill we get perm root, use the temp root method and titanium backup and freeze the bloatware apps. Worked for me and it stays gone after a reboot.
I am using Launcher Pro and currently have the bloatware hidden from the apps drawer.
Would it be better, resource-wise, to temp root and use Titanium to either freeze or uninstall them?
And if I do that, is there some reason to freeze instead of just uninstalling?
And lastly, are there some Sense or HTC or Verizon apps that look like bloatware but are really needed by the phone to function correctly that I should leave alone?
Thanks.
I have an XTC clip I recieved from the guy in china as part of the beta team. O get one test clip and then 5 more.. I'd be willing to part ways with it, but still researve the right to use one of the clips.. I'm not ready to brick my inc2 on a 2 year contract just yet lol. like the guy said if u dont feel comfortable, dont use it. im take half of what the online asking normal price is. im not looking to make money, just get this root going on this phone..
got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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Care to share? I want a DInc 2 to hold me over until the BIONIC, but I'm waiting until I know for sure that I can wifi tether.
Yes, please share!
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got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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If there is one motivating factor in seeking a permanent root method for my dinc2, it would be for the functionality of the WiFi Tether App. Please, care to share.
That's what I am looking for too, wireless tether! Had it on my Dinc and really miss it now. Put up a donate button if you decide to give it out!
If I can figure out this XTC clip there is a possibility of it giving me S-OFF, i just have no idea how to use it, what a gold card is ect.. if anyone is willing to help walk me through I get 5 more credits, which means 5 people can use this clip an attain S-OFF as well (if it works) jcase said he'd get walk me through everything else once and if I get S-OFF. !
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If I can figure out this XTC clip there is a possibility of it giving me S-OFF, i just have no idea how to use it, what a gold card is ect.. if anyone is willing to help walk me through I get 5 more credits, which means 5 people can use this clip an attain S-OFF as well (if it works) jcase said he'd get walk me through everything else once and if I get S-OFF. !
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It doesn't work on the I2 yet. The img model ID is incorrect.
Well.. I searched the forums around a bit and didn't really find what I was looking for. Maybe I just fail at searching.
The screen on my EVO cracked so I got a new replacement. I was gleeful, hooked the sucker up to my laptop and ran Unrevoked... only to find that it was failing over and over again.
Finally when I looked at the forums, I found out that I got owned. Yep, the shiny new phone I got through insurance has the new hboot on it with s-on.
I thought maybe someone would come out with a root method, and there's a 15-day grace period before I am absolutely required to send my old phone back.. but alas, the 15 days are around the corner. I must switch to this new, unrooted, dismal phone.
So! I was wondering what apps would be best used to tether my 4G connection!
I already know of PDANet.. but I was wondering if there were any other alternate programs I could use to tether with no root. Any input folks? I appreciate it.
I believe you can use easy tether, but I also believe it is wired tethering only.
try this:https://market.android.com/details?id=net.szym.barnacle&feature=search_result
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Well.. I searched the forums around a bit and didn't really find what I was looking for. Maybe I just fail at searching.
The screen on my EVO cracked so I got a new replacement. I was gleeful, hooked the sucker up to my laptop and ran Unrevoked... only to find that it was failing over and over again.
Finally when I looked at the forums, I found out that I got owned. Yep, the shiny new phone I got through insurance has the new hboot on it with s-on.
I thought maybe someone would come out with a root method, and there's a 15-day grace period before I am absolutely required to send my old phone back.. but alas, the 15 days are around the corner. I must switch to this new, unrooted, dismal phone.
So! I was wondering what apps would be best used to tether my 4G connection!
I already know of PDANet.. but I was wondering if there were any other alternate programs I could use to tether with no root. Any input folks? I appreciate it.
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What are you tethering... I tether my tablet and use PDANEt Tablet....Honestly if you had your Evo for a while then you know the Tether methods and also that PDANet is the best one outside of rooting.
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try this:https://market.android.com/details?id=net.szym.barnacle&feature=search_result
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Barnacle still needs root I believe....could be wrong but I dont think its better than PDAnet which also masks the fact that your tethering
I think PDANet and EasyTether are pretty similar, except PDANet has a bluetooth option. For wired USB tethering I think they both get the job done. EasyTether is cheaper, so that might be a plus if you don't think you need the bluetooth option. Especially given we hope there still will be root eventually, right?
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Barnacle still needs root I believe....could be wrong but I dont think its better than PDAnet which also masks the fact that your tethering
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You are very correct - Barnacle requires root.
UPS has just posted my GN2 package as "Out for delivery"!
I have already downloaded all of the files I'll need to root & flash a ROM. I've even built my home screen in UCCW.
I honestly don't care to know how great this device is without root & tweaks so I'm going to blow that warranty out of the water ASAP.
Does anybody know whether it will make a difference if I root before I even get online with Sprint services activated on the device?
I'm assuming I would be able to do so as long as I can get a wifi connection.
Yes, I am very impatient. I'm retiring a 2.5 year-old OG Evo for this. I'm emotionally needy for a new gadget.
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UPS has just posted my GN2 package as "Out for delivery"!
I have already downloaded all of the files I'll need to root & flash a ROM. I've even built my home screen in UCCW.
I honestly don't care to know how great this device is without root & tweaks so I'm going to blow that warranty out of the water ASAP.
Does anybody know whether it will make a difference if I root before I even get online with Sprint services activated on the device?
I'm assuming I would be able to do so as long as I can get a wifi connection.
Yes, I am very impatient. I'm retiring a 2.5 year-old OG Evo for this. I'm emotionally needy for a new gadget.
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Personally, I'd activate first(it takes 5 minutes at most), and spend a little bit of time making sure you didn't get a dud before you modify it.
I don't think it matters though
Hi Guys. Really sorry if this has been asked alot and beaten to death but an hour of searching and reading hasnt really revealed an answer.
My company just gave me an HTC One X+ from AT&T since I didnt want an iPhone. Seems like a good device but I did run into one snag.
My previous phone was a Galaxy S2 but was having major battery drain issues with Exchange Server so I thought I would try a different manufacture and keep my fingers crossed. The snag is this: with my SGS2 I was able to use FoxFi (and others) for WiFi tethering/hotspot and it worked great even bone-stock. With the HOX it seems At&t has gotten a little smarter and can detect when a program is trying to hotspot and I get taht message saying to call them if I want it enabled when I start FoxFi.
I have the paid version of clockworkmod and that will not work at all - says failed to connect when I hit start in Windows 7. I also have the paid version of PDAnet and that kind of works but the connection get dropped pretty regularly making it unreliable. Not sure if this has anything to do with Att's detections since they did gave me some trouble with the SGS2 as well (not exactly same though).
My question is this: can I get FoxFi to work WITHOUT root? Since it is brand new and not mine technically I hate to start hacking the thing up so quickly. But the tethering is a function I really like.
Thanks
Ernie
aesalazar said:
Hi Guys. Really sorry if this has been asked alot and beaten to death but an hour of searching and reading hasnt really revealed an answer.
My company just gave me an HTC One X+ from AT&T since I didnt want an iPhone. Seems like a good device but I did run into one snag.
My previous phone was a Galaxy S2 but was having major battery drain issues with Exchange Server so I thought I would try a different manufacture and keep my fingers crossed. The snag is this: with my SGS2 I was able to use FoxFi (and others) for WiFi tethering/hotspot and it worked great even bone-stock. With the HOX it seems At&t has gotten a little smarter and can detect when a program is trying to hotspot and I get taht message saying to call them if I want it enabled when I start FoxFi.
I have the paid version of clockworkmod and that will not work at all - says failed to connect when I hit start in Windows 7. I also have the paid version of PDAnet and that kind of works but the connection get dropped pretty regularly making it unreliable. Not sure if this has anything to do with Att's detections since they did gave me some trouble with the SGS2 as well (not exactly same though).
My question is this: can I get FoxFi to work WITHOUT root? Since it is brand new and not mine technically I hate to start hacking the thing up so quickly. But the tethering is a function I really like.
Thanks
Ernie
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Did you ever get it to work? I have rooted my One x+ and have FoxFi and it still won't work. A friend of mine said something about using Titanium Backup to freeze a service for tethering to work....but I haven't been able to figure out how to do that yet.
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Matt
No, no luck but I havent tried rooting it yet. I posted this over in the HOX+ forum as well and everyone says rooting is the way to go. Discouraging that it is not working for you. I dont know enough about Titanium to help you, hopefully someone else here can.
I gave my old SGS2 to my wife which is no on Straight Talk and hotspoting/tethering still works fine for her :/.
Ernie