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[Q] need help rooting 2.2 froyo

Ive searched and couldnt find my answer...
I made the mistake in updating my evo yesterday when I recieved it in the mail, thinking I wouldnt root it and just run launcher pro, etc. Now with the battery life and wanting to run baked snack, im lookin to root my phone. Does anybody know a method of rooting 2.2 froyo updated phone? Or do I have to take the long route and downgrade, then root? TIA

you are kind of sol right now. there has been no word of a process for rooting froyo from ota

As of right now, you just set and wait...no root for froyo yet.
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Another one!

You are stuck with what you have. No known ways to root yet, and it will probably be a long wait until it's cracked.

F ME! i might do a return lol

hyphymikey said:
F ME! i might do a return lol
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I feel you on this. I received a replacement Evo in the mail (as my current one, which is rooted, has screen separation issues)... but I took the 2.2 OTA update after seeing that the replacement had an Epson screen and thinking I was going to return it and get a new replacement. I asked them to send me a new replacement, because I didn't want an Evo with an Epson panel, but they won't. So, I'm stuck with stock unless I decide to just return it and keep my current rooted one.
Here's to hoping for a 2.2 root method...hell I'll put a bounty on it if I have to!

+1 on that bounty.
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"Well... I'm with you fellas." --- bounty's not a bad idea either... Taking up a collection?

jabbawalkee said:
I feel you on this. I received a replacement Evo in the mail (as my current one, which is rooted, has screen separation issues)... but I took the 2.2 OTA update after seeing that the replacement had an Epson screen and thinking I was going to return it and get a new replacement. I asked them to send me a new replacement, because I didn't want an Evo with an Epson panel, but they won't. So, I'm stuck with stock unless I decide to just return it and keep my current rooted one.
Here's to hoping for a 2.2 root method...hell I'll put a bounty on it if I have to!
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Without a big debate, why don't you want the Epson screen? Just want to hear your reason I'm just being curious.

since no oen else pointed out there is no way to downgrade currently either for Evo, so yuo dont really have an option besides wait.

there has been lucks now with going to repair centers and asking them

Do new / refurbished EVOs come with 2.2 ?

Do new / refurbished EVOs come with 2.2 or do you need to do an OTA update to get 2.2? Reason I ask is that I have 2.2 rooted on my phone and I might have to get a replacement phone... will it come with 2.2 and if it does, I guess I am stuck on unrooted 2.2 until they come out with a root for 2.2?

i just got a brand new evo today, and yes they are shipping with 2.2.
no root for me till they release one.

my warranty evo came with 2.1 and I did the OTA update

Just from reading posts on the forums, most people are reporting getting 2.2 pre-installed on any new or refurbs. It make sense that they would shop with the most up-to-date software package. And unfortunately the root for Froyo may be awhile (if ever with Gingerbread 3.0 just around the corner).
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I just got an insurance replacement, and it had 2.2 preinstalled.
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Yeah, I was having issues with my EVO and had to order a replacement - luckily free of charge, but the rep told me that if they get shipped any replacement devices without 2.2 that they are required to update before giving us the phones - total bummer until we get root. I basically had to stand there and watch the guy destroy my hopes of CM6.

awesomerobot said:
Yeah, I was having issues with my EVO and had to order a replacement - luckily free of charge, but the rep told me that if they get shipped any replacement devices without 2.2 that they are required to update before giving us the phones - total bummer until we get root. I basically had to stand there and watch the guy destroy my hopes of CM6.
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Was this at a sprint store? When I picked mine up, the guy asked me if I wanted him to do the update. I told him no & that I was in a hurry and would do the update later.

I pray that it comes with 2.1. I actually lost my fully rooted EVO (long story) so i had to go through Insurance. That was on Tuesday. I STILL DONT HAVE MY PHONE!!!! everyone cross your fingers because i would really miss flashing every ROM and kernel that comes out lol

Albaholic said:
Was this at a sprint store? When I picked mine up, the guy asked me if I wanted him to do the update. I told him no & that I was in a hurry and would do the update later.
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It was just today at a Sprint store literally about 4 hours ago - I asked if I could just leave and do the updates myself later and he told me that they were told they had to do the updates before giving me the phone. Maybe it was BS, but that's my experience.

Just picked up 4 new EVO's today at Radio Shack and they all came with 2.2 outta the box.

awesomerobot said:
It was just today at a Sprint store literally about 4 hours ago - I asked if I could just leave and do the updates myself later and he told me that they were told they had to do the updates before giving me the phone. Maybe it was BS, but that's my experience.
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Wow I would have asked for a manager. If you don't want the update you don't have to get it.
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I got a new one shipped with 2.2 as well. Question: If I take the screen of my new EVO and put it on my rooted evo with a broken screen, will it function as normal? Or are parts of the internals in the screen portion that still wouldnt be rooted?

[Q] Do all replacement/new EVO's come with 2.1?

I intend to maintain root access with the EVO, but am concerned that they may start shipping 2.2 Has anyone received a new 2.2 phone yet?

Many posts here that say newly received Evo's have Froyo already installed. If you want to keep root don't get a new phone.

adma84 said:
I intend to maintain root access with the EVO, but am concerned that they may start shipping 2.2 Has anyone received a new 2.2 phone yet?
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Yup just got my brandnew replacment phone on thursday 8-19 and it had 2.2 loaded up on it all sparkly and s#@t right out of the box, I was a little disappointed guess I just have to wait now like everybody else. Oh well the phone actually does tons stock so im not to upset about it but would be nice to have android wired teather back and a custom rom again.

I don't have one yet, I'm just really considering ditching my PRE for the EVO. Thanks. That's bad news

you may be lucky
i picked one up on monday with 2.1

I received my replacement EVO Wednesday and it came with 2.1. Within minutes of activating, it tried to start the 2.2 update. I cancelled it and rooted as quickly as I could.

Got my replacement on Friday from Asurion with 2.2 installed.

If it does not shipped with 2.2 installed already, Sprint reps are being instructed to apply updates before handing over the phone. Though it seems that there is still a slim chance of getting one with 2.1 still, but very slim chance.
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leedawg said:
Yup just got my brandnew replacment phone on thursday 8-19 and it had 2.2 loaded up on it all sparkly and s#@t right out of the box, I was a little disappointed guess I just have to wait now like everybody else. Oh well the phone actually does tons stock so im not to upset about it but would be nice to have android wired teather back and a custom rom again.
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I am stock, no root 2.2, and have been tethering(wired) with Azilink.
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I was lucky and got my replacement with 2.1 but I gotta tell you if I knew I was going to be getting this phone now with no root I would go Epic simply because no root sucks!!

Picked up another evo has version 2.2 preinstalled

Hey guys I picked up another htc evo and it has version 2.2 installed . what are my options.
Ive rooted a few evos and other methods are not working.
is there any info yet.
sorry as i was told sorry for posting in wrong thread. I just assumed the info would be in this section isntead of looking around. Wont happen again.

nyinstaller said:
Hey guys I picked up another htc evo and it has version 2.2 installed . what are my options.
Ive rooted a few evos and other methods are not working.
is there any info yet.
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No options yet. BTW, this belongs in the Q&A forum. If you had looked there, you would've seen the sticky thread at the top which says there is no way to root 2.2 yet.
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Dont think so.. Please search theres about a billion other threads
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Options-
You have two options.
Wait for a developer to gain root on 2.2.
or
Figure out how to do it yourself then come back and post in the "EVO 4G Android Development" section and post away.

I think one person was enough to get the message across. Smh
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I was in Radio Shack where I got my phone and the manager told me that none of her EVO's had been shipped with 2.2 yet. This was just 2 days ago also.

Picked up two at the sprint store yesterday and they both had 2.2 pre installed.
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I had a new one from RS about 2 weeks ago and it did NOT have 2.2 but manager tried to install it, I said HELL No!! Sent it back due to hardware issue. This time I went through Sprint CSR and the rep said he is sending me a brand new one. HE him self said, "dont do the 2.2 upgrade, it kills your battery." I hope it comes with 2.1

Im getting mine delivered today from an insurance claim i had made thru asurion the insurance company and they were out of stock on them for about 5-7 days and they finally got one and its being delierved today, I have my fingers crossed that it does not have 2.2 preinstalled!!!!!!

BAttitude7689 said:
Im getting mine delivered today from an insurance claim i had made thru asurion the insurance company and they were out of stock on them for about 5-7 days and they finally got one and its being delierved today, I have my fingers crossed that it does not have 2.2 preinstalled!!!!!!
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My asurian replacement i received today did have 2.2 installed.

xavier1022 said:
HE him self said, "dont do the 2.2 upgrade, it kills your battery."
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Then you talked to an idiot. If anything, 2.2 will improve battery life, but only if you use reasonable options, and even then the difference (either way) won't be dramatic.

superx337 said:
My asurian replacement i received today did have 2.2 installed.
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I'm sure at Asurion's refurb depots they flash the newest version, its just what they do. That being said, at MY Sprint office, we have never had a NEW EVO come in with 2.2 pre-installed.

Yea I was one of the lucky ones that assurion sent me an evo with 2.2 preinstalled, is there ANY WAY that even sprint could downgrade 2.2 to 2.1
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Ive been on the phone with Sprint technical support multiple times and their answer is no, they can not revert the phone to 2.1. I also went and talked to the repair guys at my local Sprint store and they also said there is no way for them to revert. I have decided I will be patient and wait for the Devs to root 2.2, I am confident they will do it soon.

SilverZero said:
Then you talked to an idiot. If anything, 2.2 will improve battery life, but only if you use reasonable options, and even then the difference (either way) won't be dramatic.
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From what I've read, the stock HTC Froyo kernel is terrible for battery life. Worse than the stock 2.1 kernel. The custom Froyo kernels significantly improve battery life. I have no actual experience with Stock Froyo though.
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[Q] Root method for 2.3 Gingerbread and help please

OKay for weeks now i have been searching ways to Root my HTC EVO I have been looking and looking maybe i am confused so now i see great methods to root the files are no good such as ginger breaks and other ways such you tube videos but unable to find a video who do play by play how to do a easy successful root method now i am currently S-on my Hboot is 2.15 and build number is 4.24 now i know unrevoked is not working since the update make a long story short if anybody has some of a method please reply in a nice way and don't bash me because i may not know this phone stuffed by i am geek in computers so we all have good things what we do best.

Put simply, 2.3 hasn't been rooted yet, they're making progress but you're out of luck for the moment.

Still no method yet, waiting impatiently, check the forums multiple time daily. I'm sure there will be an announcement when it available, so just keep your eyes peeled. Just rooted my wifes evo because she never accepted the OTA, now I'm drooling in jealousy.

That hurt my head
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AZ1412 said:
That hurt my head
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Yup.....Mine hurts too now...

Boltons75 said:
Still no method yet, waiting impatiently, check the forums multiple time daily. I'm sure there will be an announcement when it available, so just keep your eyes peeled. Just rooted my wifes evo because she never accepted the OTA, now I'm drooling in jealousy.
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ALRIGHT WELL I STILL HAVE MY htc HD 2 PHONE AND THAT PROCESS IS SO EASY THE 3.0 SENSE IS CRAZY ON THAT PHONE I WISH SOME 1 WOULD MAKE IT AS SIMPLE TO JAILBREAK ON THE HTC HD 2 PHONE BUT I WILL STILL LOOK OUT OR TRICK MY BROTHER AND CHANGE PHONES HE NEVER UPDATED EITHER LOL

he has hboot 2.15?
didnt even know that existed, but afaik, anything BELOW 2.16 is rootable

dgotgame816 said:
OKay for weeks now i have been searching ways to Root my HTC EVO I have been looking and looking maybe i am confused so now i see great methods to root the files are no good such as ginger breaks and other ways such you tube videos but unable to find a video who do play by play how to do a easy successful root method now i am currently S-on my Hboot is 2.15 and build number is 4.24 now i know unrevoked is not working since the update make a long story short if anybody has some of a method please reply in a nice way and don't bash me because i may not know this phone stuffed by i am geek in computers so we all have good things what we do best.
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Well I have my HTC evo 4g fully rooted with unrevoked. What I did is I broke my phone and I'm under the black tie program with sprint. I called asurion to get my NEW AND UNUSED PHONE. They asked if I would rather it come fully activated. Or would I rather activate it myself. I told them I'd rather activate it myself. I paid the 100 dollar deposit and while Isaac activating my phone I stopped the firmware and software update. It only comes on the phone as an ota if you activate yourself. If they activation it you will be stuck where you are. After stopping the firmware update I was sitting at stock android 2.2 aka froyobwith hboot 2.10. If you're willing to spend 100 bucks to do this, it will come a lot faster than the HTC bootloader update or the developers hacking methods. No offense to the development team. You Guy do an amazing job. But yea, that's the way I did it. Then I rooted with unrevoked and am currently running cm7 and am extremely happy with improved battery life along many other things. Maybe this will help you

hawke591 said:
Well I have my HTC evo 4g fully rooted with unrevoked. What I did is I broke my phone and I'm under the black tie program with sprint. I called asurion to get my NEW AND UNUSED PHONE. They asked if I would rather it come fully activated. Or would I rather activate it myself. I told them I'd rather activate it myself. I paid the 100 dollar deposit and while Isaac activating my phone I stopped the firmware and software update. It only comes on the phone as an ota if you activate yourself. If they activation it you will be stuck where you are. After stopping the firmware update I was sitting at stock android 2.2 aka froyobwith hboot 2.10. If you're willing to spend 100 bucks to do this, it will come a lot faster than the HTC bootloader update or the developers hacking methods. No offense to the development team. You Guy do an amazing job. But yea, that's the way I did it. Then I rooted with unrevoked and am currently running cm7 and am extremely happy with improved battery life along many other things. Maybe this will help you
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I agree with this. NEVER EVER EVER EVER LET SPRINT activate a phone. DON'T EVEN LET THOSE ASSHOLES TOUCH IT! Biggest mistake you can EVER EVER make! spread this around. :-D However!, I find it hard to believe on the "I called asurion to get my NEW AND UNUSED PHONE."

It might not be unused but it definitely came in mint condition with the froyo firmware on it so that's all I needed lol as of right now if you're willing to spend the 100 bucks its well worth it in my opinion. Good luck getting root guys ill see if I can't find a way to help the devs and the others working in the collaboration in the development section.

hawke591 said:
Well I have my HTC evo 4g fully rooted with unrevoked. What I did is I broke my phone and I'm under the black tie program with sprint. I called asurion to get my NEW AND UNUSED PHONE. They asked if I would rather it come fully activated. Or would I rather activate it myself. I told them I'd rather activate it myself. I paid the 100 dollar deposit and while Isaac activating my phone I stopped the firmware and software update. It only comes on the phone as an ota if you activate yourself. If they activation it you will be stuck where you are. After stopping the firmware update I was sitting at stock android 2.2 aka froyobwith hboot 2.10. If you're willing to spend 100 bucks to do this, it will come a lot faster than the HTC bootloader update or the developers hacking methods. No offense to the development team. You Guy do an amazing job. But yea, that's the way I did it. Then I rooted with unrevoked and am currently running cm7 and am extremely happy with improved battery life along many other things. Maybe this will help you
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That is not necessarily true. My evo was destroyed in a car accident. Asurion sent me my replacement. I was hoping it would be 2.2 and denied their request to activate my phone. When the new phone arrived, it had already been loaded with 2.3.3. I didn’t even bother to activate it and ended up going back to my rooted hero for the time being. Getting a replacement phone is a crapshoot. There are multiple posts on XDA giving anecdotal reports of replacement phones. Most are shipping with gingerbread. Some still will have froyo. Some (very few) will come with S-off. Don’t assume that by breaking your phone and dropping $100 you will automatically be shipped a phone capable of being unlocked at present time.

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That is not necessarily true. My evo was destroyed in a car accident. Asurion sent me my replacement. I was hoping it would be 2.2 and denied their request to activate my phone. When the new phone arrived, it had already been loaded with 2.3.3. I didn’t even bother to activate it and ended up going back to my rooted hero for the time being. Getting a replacement phone is a crapshoot. There are multiple posts on XDA giving anecdotal reports of replacement phones. Most are shipping with gingerbread. Some still will have froyo. Some (very few) will come with S-off. Don’t assume that by breaking your phone and dropping $100 you will automatically be shipped a phone capable of being unlocked at present time.
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It really depends on if the phone was made before the ota release date and whatnot. You cn request that it come with 2.2 instead of gb. This method may not work for everyone but I know that it has worked for the friends I have around my area. They saw what happened and wanted to try it and its worked for them. If you feel that its a longshot at getting the right phone
Then by all means stick with what you've got. I just was willing to try anything to get rid of gb. But now I'm running cm7 with a tiamat kernel and am very happy. Little side note: I actually didn't break my phone on purpose.

hawke591 said:
Well I have my HTC evo 4g fully rooted with unrevoked. What I did is I broke my phone and I'm under the black tie program with sprint. I called asurion to get my NEW AND UNUSED PHONE. They asked if I would rather it come fully activated. Or would I rather activate it myself. I told them I'd rather activate it myself. I paid the 100 dollar deposit and while Isaac activating my phone I stopped the firmware and software update. It only comes on the phone as an ota if you activate yourself. If they activation it you will be stuck where you are. After stopping the firmware update I was sitting at stock android 2.2 aka froyobwith hboot 2.10. If you're willing to spend 100 bucks to do this, it will come a lot faster than the HTC bootloader update or the developers hacking methods. No offense to the development team. You Guy do an amazing job. But yea, that's the way I did it. Then I rooted with unrevoked and am currently running cm7 and am extremely happy with improved battery life along many other things. Maybe this will help you
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I see your method and point so I am in KCMO AKA Kansas City MO doing some research online and from Best Buy they have an HTC EVO for 99.99 in white Android 2.2 and even called them to confirmed but doing some thinking and playing around on the Android Market SPB 3D its Awesome since I cant root my phone but I pay the 14.95 that way my phone is not harm and I have my warranty still but i am sticking with SPB 3D

They just came out with the revolutionary root for gingerbread. Look in the android dev section and you'll find it. It works too. I rooted a friends phone using that method and he had absolutely no issues with his phone. Even though my usb cord had a short in it there was no problem with it that made it brick even though it disconnected multiple times. Id have to say that it is a very safe root method. So check it out if you're still interested in root
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