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Help me root my Evo please! Quick Question.

So I am fairly new to this whole linux/android thing. I got my Evo a while back and I really want to use some of the apps and custom roms posted here. I did the OTA update and found out that I can only root using the new flash exploit so I went ahead and did some research and found OTA simple root that got root axx using the flash exploit. I followed the steps to a T but was unsuccessful after various attempts. I installed HTC sync as well as the new DotNet framework. I complete all the steps successfully and get the to the point of the skating androids but after using a few apps they all claims they cannot access root. I'm really confused as to what is going on. I'm not a computer noob - I have worked at IT for a few years and know my way around windows and computer software/hardware in general.
Right now my phone information goes as follows:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Basband version: 1.36.00.04.02
Kernal version: 2.6.29-ac94cf60
If there is anymore information I need to post go ahead and let me know. I just can't seem to access root and I followed all of the items listed on the program and followed the video on the website - though there were no words just techno music and a visual guide. Let me know if anyone knows whatsup :\ I don't get any errors or anything so I am confused as to what I should do.
There is 1 weird thing that happens, however. At the beginning, the first prompt that transfers all the files shows 0 bytes transferring and shows the amount in the speeds - I doubt this is anything weird because it eventually DOES transfer but I figured I would throw that out there. Infinite props and possible unique torrent privileges to anyone who helps me

Unrevoked 3, have u teied that?
*This was posted from my Evo 4G*

i'm going to take that as you don't wanna try unrevoked?
*This was posted from my Evo 4G*

Maybe u need super user installed you
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Go to the link in my signature. It works perfect.
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The version of simpleroot you did is for 1.47
I think you have 1.32
Use the earlier simpleroot designed for 1.32

Whoops. This is a month old thread. I imagine the OP does not care, anymore

HTC EVO - Can't root - Main Version is Older

I have tried multiple methods for rooting my EVO (Simpleroot, Simpleroot OTA, command line using evorecovery, several others) and always get the "Main Version is Older" message and cannot proceed.
I have seen snippets on these forums that refer to this problem but have yet to find an answer. Does anyone have a definitive answer that will allow me to get past this?
Thanks in advance.

This is what I always direct people to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
IMO it's the definitive guide on rooting. I spend DAYS trying simple root, unrevoked, and all of that other garbage (no offense), and I found this, it took 20 minutes, and voila! Full root and nand backup on my first shot.

I had this problem as well. I formatted my sd card in android and then reran simple root. Then it worked. Not sure exactly what the problem was but that fixed it.

Follow simpleroot and watch the video. Exactly what he does, exactly when he does it. I noticed that if I did anything too early/late it wouldn't work right.

TJDuckett said:
This is what I always direct people to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
IMO it's the definitive guide on rooting. I spend DAYS trying simple root, unrevoked, and all of that other garbage (no offense), and I found this, it took 20 minutes, and voila! Full root and nand backup on my first shot.
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Use that link and start at step 5. It worked for me after HOURS of trying every method (I couldn't even downgrade to a stock RUU!)
Another thing, which I'm not sure helped, but as soon as I replaced the microSD card that came with the phone with a new one, step 5 worked like a charm even though I tried it previously without a new card multiple times with it failing. Good luck... I'm not sure if starting with a new microSD card did the trick, but I can't see what else I did differently to get it working.

Nefariouss said:
I had this problem as well. I formatted my sd card in android and then reran simple root. Then it worked. Not sure exactly what the problem was but that fixed it.
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Thanks for the tip. I had the same problem. formatted my SD card and ran simple root and it worked like a charm!

will this still work if your phone wont boot with the "Main version is older!" message?????

What version is your hboot and firmware and android OS version?
More info.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS

Also, the fast rx8 root tut is the best and easiest on the forum IMO, it's what I used right after buying my Evo. Was my first foray into android and went flawlessly. For 2yrs I have thanked this man every day in the back of my mind :beer:
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS

scottspa74 said:
What version is your hboot and firmware and android OS version?
More info.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
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It would be helpful to know the Hboot and radio versions you have on your phone, since the root method that you use will depend on it.

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[Q] i just got my evo

hi, guys. i just got my evo on august 6th. i tried using neckface's root method but got the message 'main version is older - failed'. can i still root my evo?
these are where mine stands now:
firmware version - 2.1-update1
build - 1.47.651
software - 1.47.651.1
pri - 1.40-003
i'm a linux user and comfortable with the command line so i'm happy to use any method you guys suggest and i'll even be happy to get my feet wet with adb.
please let me know if there's any way to root my phone.
thanks.

This is a question, therefore it belongs in the Q&A section.

i'm sorry. i'll move it right now.

It does belong in a different section, but to answer it, you can use Simpleroot (found in this forum) to root a .1 phone.

There are many ways to root your phone. Simple root will work as well as doing toast 1 and 2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701245
This can give you some directions. Also most of the main guys that develop on the Evo are on #htc-evo freenode.net chat room.

Yep. But Simpleroot's the easiest way for a new user, which is why it's the only one I mentioned.

Before we shove the guy over to Q&A, maybe his phone could be used to extract the PRI 1.40. Especially since the Op has Linux knowledge.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748392

Only ones ive tried are toasts and simpleroot.. use simpleroot bro. Have fun with ur evo
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arielb27 said:
There are many ways to root your phone. Simple root will work as well as doing toast 1 and 2.
This can give you some directions. Also most of the main guys that develop on the Evo are on #htc-evo freenode.net chat room.
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holy crap!!!! that might be the best link ever. thanks!!!

kf2mq said:
Before we shove the guy over to Q&A, maybe his phone could be used to extract the PRI 1.40. Especially since the Op has Linux knowledge.
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i'd be happy to help any way i can. let me know what i can do.

I have the same specs as the first post.
Just my PRI is 2.33_003
I am also using windows 7
I am comfortable using DOS and all that.
I just never have rooted a phone before, but this is a phone i bought that was flashed to work with boost mobile.
When I hold down the power and down button it shows S-OFF HBOOT 2.10.0001
Thing is....when i install titanium back up or wireless tether....it says i am not rooted.
from what i know revolutionary won't work with my hboot version and simple root is next to impossible to find now since all the links are broken to download the needed files.

EVO software 3.70.651.1 Any 1 click root methods?

I have never rooted my phones (HTC Hero now HTC EVO) but after I the update on my phone, it added Blockbuster and Nova to my phone and I can't delete either. And Nova is not even the full game, its a limited version and asks me to buy the full one.
So I would like to root my phone if possible to remove this bloatware crap.
Do I have any options via a one click method that will allow me to root and do this with a permanent root effect?
Thanks,
Whiteice

no one clicks. look in the dev forum for the fly like a kite method though. easy enough.

UnrEVOked is releasing their new version for hboot 2.02 versions very soon.

heh and we just got the new 2.10 hboot. are they compatible? probably not. if htc is going to take the time to update, it is going to have some new features.

Ack! I didn't know that updated the HBOOT too.... *grumbles about accepting update*

Unrevoked 3.21 is not working for the evo's latest release. Gotta hold tight untill some one can root this build

Looks like unrevoked has version 3.22 out. Any word on that?

tinkturtle said:
Looks like unrevoked has version 3.22 out. Any word on that?
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3.22 has been out for a few weeks. It only fixed things for the incredible, not the evo.

WhiteiceDMSTech said:
I have never rooted my phones (HTC Hero now HTC EVO) but after I the update on my phone, it added Blockbuster and Nova to my phone and I can't delete either. And Nova is not even the full game, its a limited version and asks me to buy the full one.
So I would like to root my phone if possible to remove this bloatware crap.
Do I have any options via a one click method that will allow me to root and do this with a permanent root effect?
Thanks,
Whiteice
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Me too. Sprint is getting to high on them selfs...

not a one click root but many including myself have confirmed this to work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045

Man I feel so lame and old now..I used to be able to hack all sorts of phones when I was younger..I havent done it in a while now. I have a EVO 4G and I want to root and add the 2.3 ROM but I don't even know where to start..all this kernal and clockwork etc etc is so confusing to me x_x

boywonder23 said:
Man I feel so lame and old now..I used to be able to hack all sorts of phones when I was younger..I havent done it in a while now. I have a EVO 4G and I want to root and add the 2.3 ROM but I don't even know where to start..all this kernal and clockwork etc etc is so confusing to me x_x
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i second that im coming from a iphone and i was sick at jalibreaking and unlocking iphones even repairing them but android is like German cars their confusing to do work on them

oxclusiivexo said:
i second that im coming from a iphone and i was sick at jalibreaking and unlocking iphones even repairing them but android is like German cars their confusing to do work on them
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^Seriously...I've been trying to find a quick root guide, but the quick root guides are not so quick lol. In order to know what you are doing, you have to do so much research to know what the heck they are talking about. I used to do customer ROMs and crap all the time with my Touch Pro 2 Windows mobile phone, it was SOOO much easier. And this is coming from a Sprint Service Tech, I've been messing with phones for quite awhile...

Personally, i just started all this root & mod stuff recently. Its interesting but very time consuming. Like you said the method may be quick but we have to do an hr's worth of reaseach to make it make sense 1st....
**Headache.....i know**

Again, i am offering a step by step walkthrough. Macs too in case those pc methods have you stumped. People deserve root! Heh. No but seriously, I will help...

Hi i have a mac with HTC evo 3.70 need root please help
I need some help in how to root HTC EVO please someone that did it , i dont want to brick my phone is the first time i am doing this. I have search in the internet but almost everything is in PC and not on a mac

i second that also i need to know how to root android 3.70 there has to be an easier way to do it than doing it the old fashion long way, help! thanks in advance!

I HAVE A THEORY THAT REQUIRES NO ADB WHATSOEVER AND I NEED TESTERS! pm or email me and i will tell you what i plan. it is as simple as using rom manager to pull a fast one on z4root then using unrevoked forever. PLEASE HELP MY CAUSE...

Have no fear guys...the new Unrevoked should be out soon. The developers have been updating their twitter page daily...and their updates look promising
www.twitter.com/unrevoked
This new update is said to work with software version 3.30 as well as the new OTA 3.70.
I'm also too chicken to try the multi-step method so I'm just patiently waiting for the new Unrevoked to be released

I'm right up there with you. Successfully rooted my hero (adb) although I'm still not sure what I was doing. I'm still trying to get all the clockwork, RA recovery stuff clear in my head, and now I'm trying to root my new evo with 3.70 ota. The new headache begins!

[Q] Htc Evo Rooting with 2.2 already installed

im having an issue rooting my htc evo because i have an updated build number. i have looked around on alot of threads and see that unrevoked wont work for me. my build number is 3.70.651.1. does anyone know another method i can use?

BlazeOfTruth said:
im having an issue rooting my htc evo because i have an updated build number. i have looked around on alot of threads and see that unrevoked wont work for me. my build number is 3.70.651.1. does anyone know another method i can use?
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Wrong Forum but look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
and here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045

alot of that is very confusing. i just wish unrevoke would come out with a new fix to support 3.70 =[. do you have any other ways?

Read those threads its not hard... Thats how I rooted this evo... I got it when it 1st came out. Manual was the only way. Even if could have used something like simple root I would have done it manualy.
As far as I know that is your option right now.
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BlazeOfTruth said:
alot of that is very confusing. i just wish unrevoke would come out with a new fix to support 3.70 =[. do you have any other ways?
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The only root for 3.70 right now is the manual one. No unrevoked no auto root. Come back in a few weeks if that's what you're looking for.
Spoken from my EVO 4G using Ultra Keyboard and Tapatalk Pro

Mayonesa said:
Read those threads its not hard... Thats how I rooted this evo... I got it when it 1st came out. Manual was the only way. Even if could have used something like simple root I would have done it manualy.
As far as I know that is your option right now.
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I agree.... plus, you get to learn 1 or 2 things (if you care).

I am in the same exact boat. I tried what I thought was the manual way but that didn't work. I then tried a couple of auto root options that of course didn't work. I wonder if I tried a different manual root method than you all are refering to? Can someone link me to the exact manual method please? I prefer the manual way myself, it just didn't seem to work for me. Is it possible that the latest ota update put a stop to the manual method as well? Can anyone confirm they have used said method on said version, successfully? Sorry for the long post, anxious to get a new rom put on this phone and unlock it's real potential. Thanks allot everyone!
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the manual method by zikronix is always up to date for the latest ota updates. he does a really good job of incorporating other peoples ideas into it.
link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
i have run through this many times so i can help you through if you like. i'm not smart enough to develop roms yet, so this is my way of giving back to the community...