Want to update phone, rooted with unrevoked...whats best method - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok I have a rooted hero and my boss has the evo so I don't get to updating it much. I used unrevoked to root the phone when they first came out and have installed no updates so far. I saw I missed unrevoked2 and 3 and reading the notes on the website leaves me with more questions then answers. I tried running the recovery console from hboot but it gave me a red triangle with !.
So now I am trying to figure out how to update since I can't access the recovery screen. Can I just update to 1.42 and then run the unrevoked3 and have full root access? Any suggestions. Thanks

that sounds like it should work, do it quick though because when froyo 2.2 comes out, u might not be able to root.
and btw unrevoked 3 is not a full root, if u use simple root it is, and just as easy, might take 15 min. though

When you are at that screen with the red triangle hold volume up and press power that should get you into the boot screen.
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Rocklee99 said:
and btw unrevoked 3 is not a full root, if u use simple root it is, and just as easy, might take 15 min. though
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What is the difference between full root and what unrevoked 3 get you?

teedo757 said:
What is the difference between full root and what unrevoked 3 get you?
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You unlock NAND which means you can make changes to the file system. If you want to remove stock apps, make any file changes or want to install custom ROMs, then you need NAND unlocked. Careful though, it downgrades your PRI and there is NO way to upgrade it again, even if you return to stock. If you are able to do what you need with what unrevoked provides, you are better off sticking with it.

superlinkx said:
You unlock NAND which means you can make changes to the file system. If you want to remove stock apps, make any file changes or want to install custom ROMs, then you need NAND unlocked. Careful though, it downgrades your PRI and there is NO way to upgrade it again, even if you return to stock. If you are able to do what you need with what unrevoked provides, you are better off sticking with it.
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so if I don't care about running custom roms (only really interested in wireless tether) then upgrading the phone...breaking root...and then just running unrevoked3 would be my best option?

Can I just install the deodexed version of froyo released today?

Yes but you have to be fully rooted...nand unlocked...and have a recovery flashed to download that.
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Dont do update 1.42....
My advise, don't update to 1.42, unistall unrevoked and do Toast root 1 and 2 method, then you'll have nand unlocked so you can flash a 1.42 rom already rooted, after that you can flash any Froyo flavor you want.

teedo757 said:
so if I don't care about running custom roms (only really interested in wireless tether) then upgrading the phone...breaking root...and then just running unrevoked3 would be my best option?
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Do not upgrade manually, i repeat, DO NOT UPGRADE, it would be difficult later to get the full root

I just rooted/nand yesterday on 1.47 w/ 1 click simpleroot ota. it was super easy and painless.

mikevillarroel said:
My advise, don't update to 1.42, unistall unrevoked and do Toast root 1 and 2 method, then you'll have nand unlocked so you can flash a 1.42 rom already rooted, after that you can flash any Froyo flavor you want.
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I looked over at toasts website and did not see a root program he is providing yet. Were you referring to simple root? Thanks again

getinked said:
I just rooted/nand yesterday on 1.47 w/ 1 click simpleroot ota. it was super easy and painless.
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You had unrevoked 3 before the SimpleRoot?

getinked said:
I just rooted/nand yesterday on 1.47 w/ 1 click simpleroot ota. it was super easy and painless.
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So you can use simple root after downloading the official 1.47 and regain full root access?

teedo757 said:
So you can use simple root after downloading the official 1.47 and regain full root access?
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...anyone?

teedo757 said:
So you can use simple root after downloading the official 1.47 and regain full root access?
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The official 1. 47 yes. The official froyo 3. 26 whatever it is hell no. They have a simple root 3 step for 1. 32 dig deep in development thread. Chillin and good luck.
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teedo757 said:
so if I don't care about running custom roms (only really interested in wireless tether) then upgrading the phone...breaking root...and then just running unrevoked3 would be my best option?
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The only way you can update to 2.2 AND have root is to go to full root/nand unlock...
Use simpleroot imo and then flash the ROOTED stock froyo rom.

pongoface said:
The official 1. 47 yes. The official froyo 3. 26 whatever it is hell no. They have a simple root 3 step for 1. 32 dig deep in development thread. Chillin and good luck.
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sweet. Thanks

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Unrevoked versus simpleroot

Hi all,
Which is better to root my evo? Simpleroot or Unrevoked? Or does it even matter?
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martymania85 said:
Hi all,
Which is better to root my evo? Simpleroot or Unrevoked? Or does it even matter?
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I just ran Simpleroot in less than an hour (that includes downloading and installing .NET 4 framework and rebooting my computer and restoring my backed up data). Unrevoked has never worked for me.
unrevoked literally took me 3 minutes. just pick one and do it..
I guess the better question is will you have any limitations if you use unrevoked3 instead of simple root (in terms of flashing custom roms)?
I thought unrevoked doesn't unlock NAND? I used simple root then followed the thread, how to start over: fully rooted update 1.47, to unlock NAND and get su permissions app.
MikeC84 said:
I thought unrevoked doesn't unlock NAND?
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Yes, but as of version 3.0 the unrevoked homepage says this:
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Does unrevoked3 give me root?
Yes. It previously did not; as of version 3.0, it does.
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What does this do, then?
unrevoked3 will replace the stock Android recovery with a custom one, which adds many features including “nandroid” backups, the ability to use custom ROMs, and a greater amount of flexibility and customization of your Android phone. "
Even though it doesn't unlock NAND...
can anyone speak to whether there is an advantage of using simpleroot on a pre OTA EVO vs letting the OTA update run and then using unrevoked 3?
Safe to say that unrevoked versus simple root is just different gui's but the end result is the same?
How to Root non OTA EVO 4G
How do I root new EVO 4G with software #1.32.651.6? Also how do I put a .zip on SD card? Should I use Simple Root or Unrevoked? Thanks in advance.
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[Q] unrEVOked 3 + SimpleRoot Possible?

Hi,
My main issue is that i want to do the simpleroot to unlock the nand and gain full root.
The problem is that my Evo is "rooted" with unrevoked 3 at OTA 1.47
I want would like to know if its safe to run simple root while having unrevoked 3.
I need some help here guru's!.
I want to start using the CM or the DamageControl ROMS.
Thank you in advance guyz!
I think this has been asked and answered, but I'm pretty sure it's safe to just run SR over the top. If you're really worried, can't you uninstall Unrevoked using an uninstaller app, and then do SR?
The reason I'm pretty sure it's fine is that several rooting guides recommend using Unrevoked to partially root so you can install Titanium Backup and backup your apps and such, then do a full root afterwards. And since SR is just an automated manual root, it should be no problem.
Even so, you should root manually if you want to learn. Just my opinion, though.
Thanx, ill try it! Thanx for your help!
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I was in your same boot buddy. The problem isn't rooting your phone if you used the Unrevoked method. It's unlocking the nand that your having issues with. What I did after much trial and effort is using the adw commands to unlock the nand on my phone. Simpleroot won't work on your phone if you used Unrevoked. Well, I couldn't get it to work.
If you still have your phone rooted with Unrevoked follow this link and it'll hook you up.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/07/20/how-to-unlock-nand-on-the-htc-evo-4g/
It seems hard, but it was actually pretty easy.
kevinjt said:
I want would like to know if its safe to run simple root while having unrevoked 3.
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That is exactly how I did it. I wanted a nand backup of my stock(just in case), so I did Unrevoked3 first. Once I did the backup, I used the simpleroot 1.47......worked perfectly
Thank guyz , im going To try both methods. And ill let you know the outcome. Thaaaanks
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FWIW:
I was rooted with Unrevoked3 and loading Titanium Backup didn't work. TB said I didn't have full root access.
I ran the first half (step 1) of SimpleRoot last night on top of Unrevoked3.
At this point I don't know how to check to see if nand is unlocked or not, but I was able to flash a Froyo ROM and now Titanium Backup works as well.
SOLVED!
afflictionx said:
I was in your same boot buddy. The problem isn't rooting your phone if you used the Unrevoked method. It's unlocking the nand that your having issues with. What I did after much trial and effort is using the adw commands to unlock the nand on my phone. Simpleroot won't work on your phone if you used Unrevoked. Well, I couldn't get it to work.
If you still have your phone rooted with Unrevoked follow this link and it'll hook you up.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/07/20/how-to-unlock-nand-on-the-htc-evo-4g/
It seems hard, but it was actually pretty easy.
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If you have my issue, then this is your answer!,
Thank you! Im full rooted, with nand unlocked, and running the Cyanogen RC1
Thank you Again !
No Problem
kevinjt said:
If you have my issue, then this is your answer!,
Thank you! Im full rooted, with nand unlocked, and running the Cyanogen RC1
Thank you Again !
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Glad you just didn't have to go through the hours of trial and error I did. Congrats!

[Q] Ok to update the latest Sprint update after rooting?

I rooted my EVO using unrevoked and I received a notification from Sprint that there are new updates. Is it ok to update after my phone is rooted?
Thxs
You will lose root, just like it says in their instructions.
rutter9 said:
You will lose root, just like it says in their instructions.
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Yes you will lose your root, but its not as bad as everyone makes it sound now. With Unrevoked out it is easy to root so just run it then re root with unrevoked. I did the exact same thing on purpose knowing it would unroot me but it was fast and easy to root again and I felt better knowing I was up to date with Sprint's official stuff.
So with UnrEVOked, future OTA updates still work? I'm also thinking about updating the radio, WiMax, etc. (link)
snovvman said:
So with UnrEVOked, future OTA updates still work? I'm also thinking about updating the radio, WiMax, etc. (link)
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Thus far, that's the common consensus.
--Chris
CTH-EVO said:
Thus far, that's the common consensus.
--Chris
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Thanks Chris.
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Thanks Chris.
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NP snovvman, glad I could help.
--Chris
The latest update wouldn't work for me. I had to download the update to my pc, transfer the update to he root of my SD card and run the update from recovery and when it was done I lost root, but I just ran unrevoked again and was rooted once more.
BTW the update isn't exactly a quick process, maybe 20 minutes or so. In fact it was taking so long that I thought it locked up, but it didn't and it worked.
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I cannot connect to the network and want to install the OTA to loose root, and then root again later. I installed the OTA via wi-fi but get an error when installing.
Where can I find the unrooted version of the latest ota to download to my PC?

[Q] OTA updates after Custom ROMS

Hey guys,
This probably isn't just for DHD users but seeing as thats what im using i'll post it here!
So a while back i went through the custom ROM phase. I am by no means an expert in this area, im just able to follow instructions!
I rooted with visionary and went radio-off with the one click method (My phone was on 1.32). I gave a few ROMS a go and just preferred stock battery life etc so restored the stock ROM from my clockwork recovery back-up.
My question is how do i get my phone back to the state where it will receive official OTA updates from HTC (I've read that they wont work once you've done the S-off/radio-off procedure).
If its not possible to get it back to this state then what options do i have for getting official updates (say whenever HTC push the 2.3.3 ROM!)
Thanks Guys
easy way , run ruu updater utility for your phone but you loose all data and settings
Unroot it and install stock rom. You should be able to get total updates then
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marleyb said:
easy way , run ruu updater utility for your phone but you loose all data and settings
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How does this work?!
After some searching i found this LINK
Would that be what your referring to?
jamieboy88 said:
How does this work?!
After some searching i found this LINK
Would that be what your referring to?
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Yep, that's the guide to follow
That's the one. Use 1.32.405.6 RUU. Then you must turn your phone S-ON, you can follow the instructions in my radio s-off tool thread to do that.
Is this correct that if you root and have S-OFF you won't receive updates? I asked that question at the time of rooting and was told that I would still get updates?
The only reason I rooted was to get Adfree working and get other such apps for rooted devices.
My Rom is the 1.32.405.6 as I bought the DHD all I have done is root with Visionary and got S-OFF.
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ToneyEricsson said:
Is this correct that if you root and have S-OFF you won't receive updates? I asked that question at the time of rooting and was told that I would still get updates?
The only reason I rooted was to get Adfree working and get other such apps for rooted devices.
My Rom is 1.32.405.6 all I have done is root with Visionary and got S-OFF.
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im in the same boat. wouldn't mind leaving my phone as is if id still recieve updates despite the root and s-off!
S-OFF does not disable OTA updates, but root does.
jkoljo said:
S-OFF does not disable OTA updates, but root does.
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Oh so whenever there's an OTA available I can just unroot the phone? Or is it a little more complicated?!
jkoljo said:
S-OFF does not disable OTA updates, but root does.
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I used the S-OFF tool and Visionary temp root then perm root. How would we go about restoring everything when it comes to being able to get the 2.3 update?
Kind of wish I didn't root now as I was told the oppisite that S-OFF and rooting wouldn't effect getting updates.
Edit: I just used attempt unroot with Visionary, the DHD rebooted and I used root checker from the market and it says I don't have root now. Would this be sufficient to get updates now do you think?
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Yep, that should be alright. If the OTA does not want to install, you can just flash HTC RUU and the issue will be fixed. You will get a notification about the OTA anyway, so you do not have to guess whether it works or not.
Thanks that's good to know that the update notification will come and that by unrooting fixes any problems. In the meantime until 2.3 comes I think I'll reroot
I only rooted in the first place to get things like Adfree and Drocap2 working.
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[Q] Rooting?

which application did u use, and root Droid Inc.?
Unrevoked. Super easy. Takes less than 10 minutes.
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I used the same program but now I can't seem to download it.
I wasn't able to download it before either I and was able to get it off filecrop.com. Give that a try, just search for unrevoked....
They tweeted that a mirror is down, and are looking into it.
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Vince556 said:
Unrevoked. Super easy. Takes less than 10 minutes.
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You may have to install the Android driver manually. I had to when I rooted my Incredible. For some reason when Unrevoked tried to do it, it failed. But it installed fine when I ran the standalone driver installer.
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
jskolm said:
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
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You can read this, but as far as I know, it is not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
jskolm said:
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
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You can root with it but you cannot achieve s-off. To get s-off back you will need to downgrade first to 2.2 gain root and s-off then upgrade to a gb based ROM.
Here is the thread you wanna read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
I used that info to root my gf's Inc after she accepeted the ota update. It works, just follow the instructions exactly and you should be fine. Good luck
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