Hey guys just an off the wall question that I got to wondering about today... If any of you have used both of these to root which one is the better...? Or is there even any advantages of one over the other...? I'm currently rooted using the SteelH method and didn't know if I shoot reroot with the other method or just stay here..
Yellowcard8992 said:
Hey guys just an off the wall question that I got to wondering about today... If any of you have used both of these to root which one is the better...? Or is there even any advantages of one over the other...? I'm currently rooted using the SteelH method and didn't know if I shoot reroot with the other method or just stay here..
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i think if to use Whitslack you have to be rooted already and all his does is give you access to nand but maybe i am wrong
jrdejavux said:
i think if to use Whitslack you have to be rooted already and all his does is give you access to nand but maybe i am wrong
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yup you already need to be rooted, whitslack gives you the most current OEM rom that is ROOTed and has up to date radios.
you should use steelh root method, then whitslack to get everything current while still rooted.
Thanks guys I appreciate it, just wondering I am running the OMJ rom so my radio is the 2.0 and software is at 1.47 so is the running of Whitslacks really necessary?
Only necessary if you have issues and wish to "start over"
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I used the simpleroot program and it worked except the 4g and the tethering apps.
SteelH said:
Rooted a friends phone with that simpleroot as well. I believe the issue is you need nand unlocked to get those root apps to work (I could be wrong here). However, after doing simpleroot I did toasts part 2 and wifi tether worked fine.
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I pmed steelh but haven't gotten a reply can someone please explain what he means? And can you tell me how to do it?
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Crossrocker said:
I used the simpleroot program and it worked except the 4g and the tethering apps.
I pmed steelh but haven't gotten a reply can someone please explain what he means? And can you tell me how to do it?
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I think Steelh wanted you to follow toasts's steps part 2. which can be found from the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835
That's correct, you need nand unlocked which toast's part 2 does.
After rooting, if you get a force close on the wifi tether, go to the market and download wifi tether. It should work after that.
The latest SimpleRoot, I believe, does unlock NAND. You might just need to flash the latest radio and wimax for the rom you're using.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485&highlight=latest+radio+wimax
I got it
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Hi,
Today I bought my wife a Sprint Evo with 2.2 & 651.6. My evo is rooted already. I used a one click root application.
Can hers be rooted?
Thanks
Rich
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yup one click should do it
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heres the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
yeah i was gonna say .6 has been rooted a while ago
I can confirm the unrevoked method on the ve
rsion you are asking about. As it is the same one I am using, and now rooted with.
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Is that fully rooted & you can install Anon Recovery? I keep seeing -s or +S, & I am not sure what thats about.
Is the unrevoked method full nand unlock as well?
yeah its full nand unlock
Thanks guys! I am all set & running Fresh (well she is)!
okay so i rooted my phone and unrooted by using nandroid backup then used cheifsreloaded newest slide which is the 7.09.35.10 radio then i used cheifsreloaded 1.35 ota update then everything went back to normal now i just wanna make sure i need ones opinion
also my hboot is 0.52.000 is that normal?
also is that radio the latest or is it rooted?
baseband version
47.41.35.10u_7.09.35.10
kernel
2.6.29-293ab809
build
1.35.531.1 CL216830 release-keys
software
1.35.531.1
webkit
3.1
yes u are rooted, as long as you can enter the custom recovery and flash a different rom you are. you can get flamed by posting this questions in the dev section...
thanks for responding and i cant enter custom recovery any more now that i used that 1.35 ota update by cheifsreloaded it broke root but will tmobile take it under warranty
bd1692 said:
thanks for responding and i cant enter custom recovery any more now that i used that 1.35 ota update by cheifsreloaded it broke root but will tmobile take it under warranty
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you should since that rom is rooted as well, just go into recovery and choose apply update.zip.. if you deleted the file from your sdcard then just put it back... the same way you did to enter and do the nandroid or flash that rom... read a couple of tutorials and you should figure it out on your own
no dude what i did was used a backup by falken never b4 rooted rom and flashed it with ota 1.35 and put latest radio on and now even when i use update.zip it says installation aborted which means im not rooted right and can i send in for warranty exchange and is the latest slide radio is official tmobile radio?
After you've rooted a device you should never update with something official, just wait for someone to post a rooted version. You can use nbetcher's root method to regain root, it works with the update. This should also be moved to Q&A (not flaming just saying). If you manage to get into clockwork install CR_Mod_OTA, it comes with the newest radio and everything else, it's the updated stock ROM rooted.
dbzfanatic said:
After you've rooted a device you should never update with something official, just wait for someone to post a rooted version. You can use nbetcher's root method to regain root, it works with the update. This should also be moved to Q&A (not flaming just saying). If you manage to get into clockwork install CR_Mod_OTA, it comes with the newest radio and everything else, it's the updated stock ROM rooted.
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I don't think anyone is getting the question he wants to no for warranty purposes. No your not rooted anymore after applying the update posted by chiefz. You flashed the unrooted version which broke root so you are good to go. Everything is official and up to date
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@acejoker25000 thanks you answered my question
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@acejoker25000 thanks you answered my question
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Your welcome but for future reference I would post questions in q n a section
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@acejoker25000 hey one one more question they want to send me a garmin phone should i get that or keep this
bd1692 said:
@acejoker25000 hey one one more question they want to send me a garmin phone should i get that or keep this
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I know I'm not Ace, but Isn't the garmin phone discontinued? Either way, it was horrible and came with Android 1.6 and no update in the future.
Definitely keep the slide.
k thanks man.
@miguel hey i added you on youtube and are you from miami?
bd1692 said:
@miguel hey i added you on youtube and are you from miami?
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Yeeaaaah dude!
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migueltherocker said:
I know I'm not Ace, but Isn't the garmin phone discontinued? Either way, it was horrible and came with Android 1.6 and no update in the future.
Definitely keep the slide.
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I definitely agree with this. Though I bet the navigation feature is second to none
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@miquel me to and @ace the garmin has 2.1 eclair now
hi, my name is yando and i'm looking for a way to root my htc evo 4g from sprint with a more complete root than unrevoked. i was following the simpleroot method but it seems it does'nt work with the 2.2 update. which method can i use and what rom should i base my evo????? please someone help!!!!!
If you have hboot 2.02 or 2.10 this is the guide to root your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
I used this method on 5 evos and it works great...after root try myns custom rom...it is the best custom rom out there imo
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yando89 said:
hi, my name is yando and i'm looking for a way to root my htc evo 4g from sprint with a more complete root than unrevoked. i was following the simpleroot method but it seems it does'nt work with the 2.2 update. which method can i use and what rom should i base my evo????? please someone help!!!!!
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just so you know everyone of the guides is using Unrevoked forever to unlock nand there is nothing better right now since the unlock they use is actually as they say forever
Yea there's nothing wrong with the newer unrevoked. Full nand.
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Unrevoked is the easiest way
I just rooted my evo like a week ago.. with unrevoked.. and its working great.. i think its the easiest way to root it. just install the drivers first. really easy..
GOOD LUCK
Thanks to everyone! Then i just probably'll use unrevoked!
Same here, I've used unrevoked for some time and no problems
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Alright. I own a droid x and it is extremely simple to root and unroot. My bro-in-law had me help him root his evo using unrevoked3. Now he wants the GB update but cannot get it. Long story short. I flashed the s-on file and it worked. However, when I put the pc36img.zip on the sd card and enter the bootloader, it automatically starts searching the image and I get the error below.
Main version is older!
Update failed
2.15.00.11.19 baseband
Android 2.2 stock everything.
Can someone please help me get his evo unrooted?
skennelly said:
Alright. I own a droid x and it is extremely simple to root and unroot. My bro-in-law had me help him root his evo using unrevoked3. Now he wants the GB update but cannot get it. Long story short. I flashed the s-on file and it worked. However, when I put the pc36img.zip on the sd card and enter the bootloader, it automatically starts searching the image and I get the error below.
Main version is older!
Update failed
2.15.00.11.19 baseband
Android 2.2 stock everything.
Can someone please help me get his evo unrooted?
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sorry. there is no root for 2.3.3 GB yet. Many are working on it, so hopefully that will change soon. I feel your pain as my phone broke and the replacement had GB on it already when I got it
skennelly said:
Alright. I own a droid x and it is extremely simple to root and unroot.
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Great device
My bro-in-law had me help him root his evo using unrevoked3.
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Unrevoked is my preferred root method.
Now he wants the GB update but cannot get it.
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Why not? Is there not a flashable OTA update floating around these forums?
Long story short. I flashed the s-on file and it worked. However, when I put the pc36img.zip on the sd card and enter the bootloader, it automatically starts searching the image and I get the error below.
Main version is older!
Update failed
2.15.00.11.19 baseband
Android 2.2 stock everything.
Can someone please help me get his evo unrooted?
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Why are you unrooting his device? If it's to get the OTA 2.3.3 update, wouldn't it be easier to flash a rooted stock froyo rom, go to the system update setting and then update? Of course, I'm assuming that is what you're trying to do so forgive me if I misunderstood your post.
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Ok, sorry for not being very informed. He tried to update to the ota but it failed. I assumed that it must be because the s-off since he hadn't done anything but tether.
He really has no need to be rooted because the only thing he wanted todo was tether. Now, I have turned the s-on, but the pc36img fails to update.
Is it safe to just check for/install the system up? Or does the phone need to be unrooted?
dougjamal said:
Great device Unrevoked is my preferred root method. Why not? Is there not a flashable OTA update floating around these forums?
Why are you unrooting his device? If it's to get the OTA 2.3.3 update, wouldn't it be easier to flash a rooted stock froyo rom, go to the system update setting and then update? Of course, I'm assuming that is what you're trying to do so forgive me if I misunderstood your post.
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Can he do this with s-on? If not, how can I turn it back off?
Last, could you provide a link to a stock rooted rom I could flash?
skennelly said:
Can he do this with s-on? If not, how can I turn it back off?
Last, could you provide a link to a stock rooted rom I could flash?
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If you already have S-On, all you need to do is flash the ruu that coincides with software 3.70 or 3.29. You can download any of the ruus for the EVO by clicking on the RUU link in my signature. Also, there's a link to rooted stock roms in my link, as well.
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dougjamal said:
If you already have S-On, all you need to do is flash the ruu that coincides with software 3.70 or 3.29. You can download any of the ruus for the EVO by clicking on the RUU link in my signature. Also, there's a link to rooted stock roms in my link, as well.
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Awesome! Thank you very much. I'm on my phone now, so I'll check it out when I get to my laptop.
Before you do something you will regret, go back and use unrevoked asap. Get back to S-off. If you turn S-on, and then take the update, you can not go back at the moment.
Flash a stock rooted gingerbread rom...
lil_bono said:
Before you do something you will regret, go back and use unrevoked asap. Get back to S-off. If you turn S-on, and then take the update, you can not go back at the moment.
Flash a stock rooted gingerbread rom...
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Honestly, my bro-in-law doesn't need root. Here I am trying to fix his problem. I've spent more time on this than I should. I mod my X, but the evo confuses me some.
Are you saying he can take the ota rooted, with s-on?
You need S-Off for permanent root and ability to flash custom ROMs. So before you take the OTA for him, as long as the phone is 2.2, run Unrevoked once again and install AmonRa.
Does he even like Sense? I would suggest trying one of the setups from my sig, or even MIUI if he doesn't need 4G.
You could have S-On and get the OTA, which would make his phone unrootable and boring, or you could just root back and flash a ROM with better battery life (I hear that Calkulin's works great, but so do other ROMs)
Before you do anything, try showing him pictures of MIUI, SalvageMod, MikG or another ROM and ask what he likes best.
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Oh, and he would need a custom ROM with tethering unlocked for the ability to tether for free. And he would need S-Off to put that ROM on.
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skennelly said:
Honestly, my bro-in-law doesn't need root. Here I am trying to fix his problem. I've spent more time on this than I should. I mod my X, but the evo confuses me some.
Are you saying he can take the ota rooted, with s-on?
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I understood from your earlier post that your brother-in-law didn't need root and thus the reasons for the answers I gave. Yes, he can accept the OTA while S-ON and he will indeed upgrade his device to 2.3.3, however, should he wish to unroot afterwards, he won't be able to until an exploit can be found. I take it your friend isn't the type of person who flashes roms, mods, kernels and such.
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skennelly said:
Alright. I own a droid x and it is extremely simple to root and unroot. My bro-in-law had me help him root his evo using unrevoked3. Now he wants the GB update but cannot get it. Long story short. I flashed the s-on file and it worked. However, when I put the pc36img.zip on the sd card and enter the bootloader, it automatically starts searching the image and I get the error below.
Main version is older!
Update failed
2.15.00.11.19 baseband
Android 2.2 stock everything.
Can someone please help me get his evo unrooted?
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check your hboot version and S off status
if its hboot 2.16 and S on, you are boned since you unrooted it when you took the gb update
so basically...dont tell your friend that you screwed his chances to root yourself lol
the correct route would have been to flash with a rooted stock GB ota wich was already out there, but its too late now : /
welcome to the "wait for root" boat with us, leave your bags by the door you will be here a while
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Oh, and he would need a custom ROM with tethering unlocked for the ability to tether for free. And he would need S-Off to put that ROM on.
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you can thether without being rooted
download pdanet app on phone and on pc you want to tether on
hotspot requires root or paying sprint though
I really appreciate everyones help, don't get me wrong. However, I'm sitting here doing all this research and trying to get help for my in-law who thought he needed root and wanted to tether. He doesn't even use tether. I'm not showing him any custom roms. He lives three hours away and i'd be doing all his leg work/fixing his problems.
All I want to do (and him as well) is get him to gb stock unrooted and be done with his phone.
So, if the s-on is on, but the su app is still in the app drawer, and the pc36img.zip failed. If he selects settings>about phone>check for updates, will this get him to gb?
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Yes, he should be able to do as you stated above and be updated to 2.3.3?
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Thank you
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