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UPDATE - AUGUST 26, 8.38am: It is official. The Unrevoked team has developed a root method for the Evo 2.2 OTA. The basic process is a downgrade to 2.1, then using Unrevoked 3 + Unrevoked Forever and a new PC36IMG along the way to get full root access. Here is the guide. I guess this thread is now dead. It's a good thing.
*** Everything below this line is now outdated! ***
This question is asked several times every day here. This is the answer: If you have a new Evo with Froyo (Android 2.2) or have accepted the OTA update to Froyo, there is currently NO KNOWN WAY to gain root access. You cannot root until somebody finds an exploit in the new system.
There is also no known way to downgrade from 2.2 to 2.1 and then root that either.
The new release of Unrevoked Forever will NOT root an unrooted 2.2 system. It is instead a safeguard against losing root in the future even after OTA updates.
If you are a 2.1 user and would like to upgrade, you must root your 2.1 system FIRST, then flash a ROOTED ROM. If you flash an unrooted 2.2 ROM, you will not be able to root it even if you were previously rooted until somebody finds a way to root 2.2
Bottom line: If you have stock 2.2, you are stuck until further notice. Period.
This is true for the "leaked" .3 release and the "final" .6 release.
The "Easy Root" app by Unstable Apps has been reported to NOT work on the Evo.
I will change this post the minute a 2.2 root method is discovered.
CLARIFICATION: In light of a recent dialogue between myself and toastcfh (our forum mod whose work I highly respect) I want to make it clear that there may someday soon be a way to root 2.2, but nobody has reported that they have made any progress on this yet. There are talented developers looking for a hole in the system, and I have every confidence that something will emerge in the near future. I also encourage anybody who thinks they can make headway on this front to TRY! I do NOT want anybody to think that it cannot be done. I just want to make it clear that we do not know of a way to do it yet. I want this to happen as well. Please don't be discouraged!
If you are reading this, please bump it until it's a sticky topic.
This thread is now a sticky courtesy of our forum mod.
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Wait... So I can't root my Evo on 2.2?
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Wait... So I can't root my Evo on 2.2?
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Nobody said that.
Oh, wait, yes, that's exactly what I'm saying.
Bump even though I did ask the question myself. I've only been here a few days and I've already seen quite a few threads about it.
+1 on the sticky. Way toooooo many "can I I root Froyo?" threads.
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its gonna take time buddy! no root yet!
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Just caught another one, first post by a new user asking about how to root and/or downgrade his 2.2 RUU.
I feel like I'm holding the vaccine and nobody's taking it.
Bumping for justice.
HTC needs to stop being lame and just ship the phones rooted.
You know what really aggravates me about this site..... the sheer number of idiots!..this thread is an example...SilverZero made a great post to sticky explaining he will take time to post as soon as a root is available. Within 45 mins somebody feels the need to post a stupid ass question that was clearly explained by the OP in the first freakn post, which was the reason for this thread. Thanks SilverZero for wanting to keep is up to date and trying to keep the evo threads a little less cluttered regarding the possibility of a root. Unfortunately we know that these idiots are going to continue not reading and just posting same **** over and over and over! Give it a rest morons! This is a great site I just wish we could weed out the idiots!
Hey guys, I have an OTA Froyo 2.2, how do i root my phone?
Edit 1: Jokes aside, appreciate you trying to root us 2.2 boys; wish I was capable.
Littlefield said:
Hey guys, I have an OTA Froyo 2.2, how do i root my phone?
Edit 1: Jokes aside, appreciate you trying to root us 2.2 boys; wish I was capable.
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Lmfaoooo
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Lmfaoooo
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Calkulin said:
If you guys just want 1.34 hex'd to show 1.40, then here you go
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If you can hex edit the PRI to make it appear to be a higher version, could you hex edit the verision number to allow a RUU to downgrade? Probably wouldn't work, but worth asking.
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Hello Guys
I'm wondering if someone is working on a tool to root 1.72/1.75 stock rom?
Atm it seems its only possible to downgrade and root again, or do I see that falsh.
Best Regards
safari
safarious said:
Hello Guys
I'm wondering if someone is working on a tool to root 1.72/1.75 stock rom?
Atm it seems its only possible to downgrade and root again, or do I see that falsh.
Best Regards
safari
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Not sure if anyone is, the exploit is there in the older ROM and no real benefit's from running the newer stock ROM's so not sure there is a huge call for a new root exploit, especially as if you have S-OFF and Radio S-OFF you can downgrade, root and upgrade to 1.72/1.75 whilst maintaining root so seems like a lot of work for little advantage
Downgrade & root, atm its the only way, and I think will be the only one.
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Not sure if anyone is, the exploit is there in the older ROM and no real benefit's from running the newer stock ROM's so not sure there is a huge call for a new root exploit, especially as if you have S-OFF and Radio S-OFF you can downgrade, root and upgrade to 1.72/1.75 whilst maintaining root so seems like a lot of work for little advantage
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Thats true, my problem is I dont have S-OFF but 1.72 because my girlfriend had it in her hands for 5 minutes
Her words: look babe there is update, why i cant i type now... argwh
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You can downgrade to 1.32:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
1- dwgrade
2- root
3-s-off - radio off. supercid
4-flash a rootable 1.72 from xda
5-NEVER flash via OTA
6-register,subscribe,read,download, XDAapp
7-u will be happy!
I'll be grateful if somebody can provide such a tool, coz i don't want to downgrade REALY!!! PLEASE HELP US, ...
ThE_DeamoN said:
I'll be grateful if somebody can provide such a tool, coz i don't want to downgrade REALY!!! PLEASE HELP US, ...
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Sorry, chum devs have got better things to do than spend weeks looking for a new exploit because some users are too lazy to downgrade. Really it isn't going to happen so bite the bullet and downgrade.
so essentially once the official gb is pushed ota we can get a copy of the same ruu for download ?
and will this just update from the leaked ( possibly unfinished build ) to the official finished one ? or is there a chance it could be completely different in terms of architecture...
just bored... and curious... lol , thanks guys
cloiselle said:
so essentially once the official gb is pushed ota we can get a copy of the same ruu for download ?
and will this just update from the leaked ( possibly unfinished build ) to the official finished one ? or is there a chance it could be completely different in terms of architecture...
just bored... and curious... lol , thanks guys
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once the official come, I or someone else can make the RUU into a rootable ROM.
cloiselle said:
so essentially once the official gb is pushed ota we can get a copy of the same ruu for download ?
and will this just update from the leaked ( possibly unfinished build ) to the official finished one ? or is there a chance it could be completely different in terms of architecture...
just bored... and curious... lol , thanks guys
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It could be different but probably won't. We had that scare when I jumped the gun on 2 of the first three Eris leaks...but then I got root...but no you should be fine
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Currently leaked one is 2.18.605.3, and will NOT be the OTA from verizon. The one I was able to snag from verizon is 2.18.605.4, and is the current candidate.
Does the "Official" RUU become available after the release of the OTA? I stupidly updated to the GB Leak, not thinking through the ramifications of what would truly happen if this was not the final version. I'm coming from the OG Droid where such things were never a worry, but I fear I may have really ruined my chances at more updates, or the true update. Yes, I am aware that I was warned, yes I feel stupid for what I did...
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Does the "Official" RUU become available after the release of the OTA? I stupidly updated to the GB Leak, not thinking through the ramifications of what would truly happen if this was not the final version. I'm coming from the OG Droid where such things were never a worry, but I fear I may have really ruined my chances at more updates, or the true update. Yes, I am aware that I was warned, yes I feel stupid for what I did...
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Would have to be leaked
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Would have to be leaked
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Does that usually happen or has it been happening less as HTC releases more and more devices? Just trying to figure out how screwed I am. I appreciate your help Jcase
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Does that usually happen or has it been happening less as HTC releases more and more devices? Just trying to figure out how screwed I am. I appreciate your help Jcase
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Depends on someone who has it willing to take the risk and leak it.
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Depends on someone who has it willing to take the risk and leak it.
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Fair enough. I'll be hoping for the best.
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Currently leaked one is 2.18.605.3, and will NOT be the OTA from verizon. The one I was able to snag from verizon is 2.18.605.4, and is the current candidate.
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Mind posting it up? I would like to try it out.
TB13 said:
Mind posting it up? I would like to try it out.
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Im sorry, but Im nor leasing anything that is un needed. To much of a pita, to many people complain
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jcase said:
Im sorry, but Im nor leasing anything that is un needed. To much of a pita, to many people complain
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Alright.
jcase said:
Currently leaked one is 2.18.605.3, and will NOT be the OTA from verizon. The one I was able to snag from verizon is 2.18.605.4, and is the current candidate.
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all i'm saying is,
when the time comes.
please share
it's pretty cool having a few options for software, whether it be cyano, stock official or whatever else is cooked up throughout time!
Moved to proper forum.
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Currently leaked one is 2.18.605.3, and will NOT be the OTA from verizon. The one I was able to snag from verizon is 2.18.605.4, and is the current candidate.
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According to this: http://support.vzw.com/pdf/system_update/incredible2.pdf
2.18.605.4 WILL be the OTA.
will upgrading via OTA break s-off when it is released, ie do we need to be running froyo in order to s-off?
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will upgrading via OTA break s-off when it is released, ie do we need to be running froyo in order to s-off?
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Unless using an xtc clip yes you need froyo
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that sucks. so don't upgrade, then. i assume once we s-off we can install whatever rom we like and we're fine, right?
Hi everyone, I would like to know if I can install unofficial roms on my rooted but locked to o2 phone as while I like the official JB stock rom , I am
dissappointed with the laggyness of the phone nqw. look forward to your help and comments.
xenoblade said:
Hi everyone, I would like to know if I can install unofficial roms on my rooted but locked to o2 phone as while I like the official JB stock rom , I am
dissappointed with the laggyness of the phone nqw. look forward to your help and comments.
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yup you can(AFAIK)
teddytsen said:
yup you can(AFAIK)
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could you suggest a suitable rom and how to install, could I use a official stock rom for (sim free) phones, or only unofficial roms like CWM 10.2
I am trying to learn here but I keep getting conflicting answers on what I can and cant do for instance some say I should tick repartion box in odin others say no,its the same with the phone being locked to provider, some say it needs to be unlocked, and some say it does not well I have a phone that is very wearing to use with its official update that is supposed to make run better and so much conflicting information that I have had just about enough, please please please will some one point me in the right direction so that I stand a chance of sorting my phone without bricking it thanks.....
P.S.sorry for the essay but I am so frustrated I thought these forums were to help people like me who want to learn............
xenoblade said:
could you suggest a suitable rom and how to install, could I use a official stock rom for (sim free) phones, or only unofficial roms like CWM 10.2
I am trying to learn here but I keep getting conflicting answers on what I can and cant do for instance some say I should tick repartion box in odin others say no,its the same with the phone being locked to provider, some say it needs to be unlocked, and some say it does not well I have a phone that is very wearing to use with its official update that is supposed to make run better and so much conflicting information that I have had just about enough, please please please will some one point me in the right direction so that I stand a chance of sorting my phone without bricking it thanks.....
P.S.sorry for the essay but I am so frustrated I thought these forums were to help people like me who want to learn............
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-No theres no reason to tick repartition unless you're flashing a 3 part firmware.
-im pretty sure it doesnt have to be carrier locked
-jb update for us was a disaster :/
You thought pretty wrong. Many people left xda because of the community :/
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-No theres no reason to tick repartition unless you're flashing a 3 part firmware.
-im pretty sure it doesnt have to be carrier locked
-jb update for us was a disaster :/
You thought pretty wrong. Many people left xda because of the community :/
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Nice one, JB, is running smooth and quick, after reading about a ram hack on this site , which has increased my max ram to 624mb instead of
a mere 482mb I was left with after updating to JB, so for now I shall play with this until I get bored then it will be time to bite the bullet and come into the light and join the ever growing community that believe in freedom.... thanks for your help Teddytsen
Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.
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Can someone please help me with this. I bought 2 of these phones at the same time in august, one was already rooted from the factory! No problem I'm using lucky patcher and all. The other will not root not matter what I do! I cant find any solid info on this.
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How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?
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How do you have a rooted AT&T Note 5 when no one else does yet?
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Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?
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Bought it that way from AT&T... Is there a way to clone one phone to the other so they are both rooted? Maybe I can copy my phone to a zip and upload it?
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Can you screen shot your kernel information in settings and then about phone so I can see what it says for the rooted kernel. And copying the entire system to use it on the other phone is possible. Just depends on certain things.
I guess I should of bought a rooted one myself...........
think that no one has the root yet on this phone, so, pay attention to the instructions that forum masters will give to you. You could be a HERO for the entire Sm-n920a community and users hahahah. Btw, i don't know your knowledge about this things but yes, is possible to do this. Obvious, when someone of the biggest users will teach you how to do what you need, you could share the system clone with us!
Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.
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Not to mention there's a big donation for anyone that finds a root method. So if you really have a rooted at&t note 5 there could be money coming your way.
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Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.
TechNyne66 said:
Where's this donation? We are close, also luckypatcher works WITHOUT root. Technically we already have root, it just sucks really bad.
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I could of sworn I seen a bounty for the n920a like a year ago, but now I'm not finding anything. I should look before I comment apparently. However, much respect TechNyne66. I've been following you working a root method for a while now, and great job on being close.
@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.
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@TechNyne66 It looks like he been out of the game for awhile, but try to contact Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss. If anyone can help, he can.
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Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.
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Do you have a username? I got another member to join in again who says he knows how to complie kernels with ease. So lets hope this gets going! Everything is layed out we just need to get the code written. Remember anything is possible when you put you're mind to it, but this is with code. Kexec has worked in the past for locked bootloaders so I don't see why my notes in theory but plausible.
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Check your private messages.
@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss
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@TechNyne66 He is not a member, just a man that knows kernels and exploits. He is the one that unlocked the AT&T s4's bootloader. He gave root to many Motorola devices also. He knows everything Linux and android. Contact him on Twitter, djrbliss
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I shall look into it.
Can we get a system dump of your partitions? We just need your kernel zImage and I can put it together.
I'd really like to see a dump of the system partition.
Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.
Delgoth said:
Follow a guide a make a full system dump of your rooted phone and then make a nandroid backup.
Upload it to us and we can make a clone. Please!
If you have a real full root. We need your system dump to unlock at&t and Verizon both.
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Chill bro I'm working on getting it from him. I've seen accident eng phones released by Samsung before so maybe it happened again.
There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.
unlocked SM-920A upload coming soon
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There's no root for AT&T Note 5 SM-N920A if you are running Marshmallow with the Nov security update! If you are on this version you are screwedededed!!!! I tried every type of way to install firmwares PH4 ==> PH2 and I tried every version of firmware I could find on this planet. I have tried OGG. I have tried crashing my installation, then trying to downgrade.
Long story short; If you have an unlocked SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with Nov Security Patch I will definitely be donating to you if you upload. If you aren't a member of this forum I promise you that you are safe. The guys here will help you make a copy of the firmware which will not include your personal information. (Look for the guys with lots of Thanks, listen to them)
So if you are coming in from Google and you are wondering if you can root or downgrade now you know that you can't. I'm a beginner Android Developer who follows directions like a champion, save your time trying to downgrade it is fully blocked by the bootloader.
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I will have my phone unlocked tomorrow by AT&T. I currently have the SM-N920A running Android 6.01 with the Nov Sec Patch.
I have an unlocked 5.1.1 PE