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I know, I know, I know...
I am a member of a few different forums for other things and there is always a neb that comes on and asks a question that has been beat to death.
I have heard that God kills a kitten ever time someone post a thread before doing a search on what you are trying to get answered. So for my sake, God's sake and that poor kitten sake, I did read through a lot of post before I had the sack to post this question
I am posting this question because there seems to be a lot of different answers to a lot of different questions, so, I was hoping for very direct answers to these questions that I know have been asked plenty of times...
Here it goes...
I have purchased the HTE EVO w/ android 2.2 and I have had it for about 2 weeks.
I want to root my phone, which is my first ever smart phone.
This is what I would like to happen...
1) I want to be able to have the restore point so that I can flash my phone back to stock so that if something happens the warranty will still be good.
* Does this save on my home pc or sdcard? Or Both?
I have read that you need to download here not there(ruu...clockworks/rom manager)...no here not there...If you download anything but this you will not be able to get it back to the stock setting and Sprint will know you have rooted the phone...The whole thing started to get a little confusing.
I am a very simple person so I am hoping for a very simple answer, if there is one.
1) How do I root my HTC EVO that has the android 2.2?
2) How do I make sure that I can have a recovery point incase I mess it up (brick, etc...)
3) How do I make sure that I can flash my phone back to the original settings just incase I have to send it in to be fixed for some reason, which rom manager lets me do this?
4) Is it legal to do this?
5) What might be the biggest no-no to do before, during and after you root your phone?
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this.
Visit the wiki, that should answer most of your answers.
1. Rooting voids warranty
2. Always perform a nand backup if you want to revert to your previous state.
Visit the wiki, the instructions are simple.
EDIT: Actually the wiki will answer all of your answers.
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Sorry for the silly ? But what is the wiki?
It is a sticky in Android Development called Evo Wiki. You have to put effort in searching, I believe in you!
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if you figure out if you want to root, i will be glad to help you do it. [honestly, that seems to be my self-chosen job on this subforum]
dkdude36 said:
if you figure out if you want to root, i will be glad to help you do it. [honestly, that seems to be my self-chosen job on this subforum]
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I need help PLEASE!!!! I just got my EVO on 11/18/10 and nothing works
(think its operator era ME! not even unrevoked3 and that's suppose to be simple if you can help me root my phone i got some lunch money for you
thanks for any thing you can do!
Goddamit don't try to root new evos wih unrevoked or you could be bricked for eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it could be impossible for you to root because you ran unrevoked, but might as well give it a try. Gtalk, email, and Im are all [email protected] and like I said earlier, rooting evos seems to be my job.
Ok...
I am a new b at this. How can I get my evo rooted?
I noticed not to use unrevoked, but that is the only thing out there when I do a search.
Can someone please point me to the right dirction. some idiot proof instructions, videos, etc...
Thank you in advance.
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Goddamit don't try to root new evos wih unrevoked or you could be bricked for eva!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it could be impossible for you to root because you ran unrevoked, but might as well give it a try. Gtalk, email, and Im are all [email protected] and like I said earlier, rooting evos seems to be my job.
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How many have you done? I would like to do it to line but I would like to have the answers to the questions on my op. Does not week like anyone has been able to simplify an answer yet? Thanks for your help, my ears are open.
chefdrew said:
How many have you done? I would like to do it to line but I would like to have the answers to the questions on my op. Does not week like anyone has been able to simplify an answer yet? Thanks for your help, my ears are open.
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i have helped like 4 people root on hboot .79, and i am in the process of helping 3 people (at once heh) to root 2.02. i have never actually rooted 2.02, but me and the people i'm working with should finish soon.
Juan Camaney said:
Ok...
I am a new b at this. How can I get my evo rooted?
I noticed not to use unrevoked, but that is the only thing out there when I do a search.
Can someone please point me to the right dirction. some idiot proof instructions, videos, etc...
Thank you in advance.
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DO NOT RUN UNREVOKED OR YUO COULD PERMANENTLY CORRUPT YOUR PHONE!!!!! at the moment, there is no brainless way of doing it. you need to manually set up the adb and usb drivers, and then do some coding work, along with downloading like 1/3 gig of files.
I'm really trying to root my HTC MyTouch Slide (running 2.1 Build 1.35.531.1) and can't for the life of me figure out how to do it....This is a call for help lol! I need a simple solution if there is one for rooting this phone.
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Please post any helpful tips
Thanks in advance!
Where are you getting stuck? There's a few methods. Although I don't know if there's some difference with any of the stuff you listed there.
YEA ME 2
Im really bad because when I try to get adb running at the 'adb devices' command my mac osX tells me: "no command found"
so pissed but I really want to gain S=OFF with the best possible procedure no matter how difficult! PLEASE HELP
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Where are you getting stuck? There's a few methods. Although I don't know if there's some difference with any of the stuff you listed there.
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First thing I need is to find a decent method eveything I've tired so far does not work. The most of them have been one-click methods so maybe thats the issue. What would you suggest?
i thought the root without a pc method was the easiest for me. i cheated and used a computer to move files over but i didnt really have too much trouble with it. i had a cliq before and could just do the one click method for rooting so i didnt have much experience beforehand.
how can i unlock G2 ?? if it free how ? ad if not , what is the cheapest and TRUSTED way by the web ? thnks all
using stock kernal, and use gfree
man what is gfree and how 2 use it ?
look in dev section, there is guides on how to use gfree and root, best is to look at xda vision wiki
No one here is going to hold your hand through it. You have to search and learn a little. Then you will notice a lot more help
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The term "unlocked" is confusing. Do you mean rooted or SIM unlocked?
Either way, it can be done for free. Link has instructions for rooting. If you want SIM unlocked, you need to root AND be Subsidy Unlocked. This method is considered the safest.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Look up rooting g2 no abd required. If you have a new one. You will have to downgrade after u get s-off but no root and then do the same process again. Holding hands is good.
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helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
moe898 said:
helpppppppppppppppp meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee , i cant do it !
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You're going to need to type more than a couple words if you want real help. Did you try any root methods? If so, which one, and where are you stuck. You haven't told us enough to allow us to help you at all.
I've posted the instructions for rooting and getting subsidy unlock in my previous response.
lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
Why are so many people unwilling to learn anything any more?
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well seems like you don't want to do it yourself sooo...
go on craigslist and pay someone to root it for you -_-
I wonder if the guy can explain why he wants it rooted.
moe898 said:
lsn man , i dont do anything cuz am a beginner , i cant understand anything of the wiki says !
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if you dont try, then you wont learn. Read the link and if you have any specific questions then ask.
the wiki is as "rooting for idiots" as it gets. if you can't follow the steps one by one, then pay someone to root it for you.
This is a sticky from here. Follow the directions to the letter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928160 It's not that hard. Just follow the DIRECTIONS. Failure to follow the directions will result in a high dollar paper weight. If you brick your phone it was by your own doing. Just know the outcome if you mess up.
Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
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PaganAng3l said:
Don't pay attention to all these people telling you that you'll "learn" if you really want it done. We were all new at some point, and I never have seen the usefulness in comments like that. Anyway, there are lots of us out there willing to help, post up exactly what you don't understand and I'll do my best to help you out. However, whatever you do DO NOT attempt perm rooting with visionary, your phone would most likely turn into a really pretty paperweight
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i disagree with you. I have been here at xda for a long time and I relied first on reading instructions that have been posted a long time ago and when I had questions I specifically ask about the part I didn't understand not shoot first and ask later.
Here on xda since 2008. If he honestly wants real help then he has to make an effort to learn not just look at the wiki and just throw a general help cry. The wiki has the instructions step by step. If you have specific questions about a step or two, then ask that, not "I'M NOT A PRO, HELP PLS"
Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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Kdnts07 said:
Speaking of root I can't have a pc so I can't downgrade to stock ota don't really want to either. I'm guessing only way to root is still going to need me to downgrade.
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well, based on my understanding (I might be wrong) but I believe it is possible to downgrade from your phone via sd. Again, I might be wrong, but if that is possible then you might be able to achieve root once you do the downgrade. Otherwise, maybe you can borrow a friend's PC to do the downgrade.
Good luck
This should explain how to root.
Hi i want someone that can actually guide me step by step on the rooting for my htc evo. I was doing the process fine but i get stuck in the usb part in the recovery section.. PLease help
U need to read up n figure it out. If u can't do it then you should not be rooting your device. You def have not read enough cuz u would know that ?'s don't belong in general...
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crisscuba said:
Hi i want someone that can actually guide me step by step on the rooting for my htc evo. I was doing the process fine but i get stuck in the usb part in the recovery section.. PLease help
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If you like I can teamview you and do it for you
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I'm not trying to be a **** just trying 2 help you help yourself. Also YouTube it. That's what I did...noobtube
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crisscuba said:
Hi i want someone that can actually guide me step by step on the rooting for my htc evo. I was doing the process fine but i get stuck in the usb part in the recovery section.. PLease help
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Im lost where your at right now can you please tell me the process you went through until you got stuck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1218386 here its fast and easy. next time do research in what your trying to accomplish please, this process is not that hard.
sure that will be great, tell me what to do?
Lol dude click the link in my last comment, its a guide for rooting. Its only a few steps so even some one with no knowledge of rooting can do it. If you cant get it done then im sorry your on your own, i tried good luck.
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sure that will be great, tell me what to do?
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you have been told "what to do" show some pride, suck it up and read.
it is super simple.
if you do not understand then stop or you will be worse off.
just read you will be surprised how easy it is
I love it when someone is handed detailed instructions then asks for instructions again.
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dzee206 said:
Lol dude click the link in my last comment, its a guide for rooting. Its only a few steps so even some one with no knowledge of rooting can do it. If you cant get it done then im sorry your on your own, i tried good luck.
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first of all i'm not a dude, second i did the guide of the rooting, i managed to do everything but there's a stage where the option doesn't appear in the recovery section. All i ask is for help. If you don't intend to help then don't bother replying.
Plug phone into USB, turn on debugging mode, run revolutionary, enjoy root.
Honestly, it's that simple. The people on here that are telling you that you "shouldn't bother rooting" if you have to ask this question are not saying that to be rude at all. It's a simple fact that rooting gives you privileges to sensitive system files that, if you dont know what you are doing and can't follow simple step by step instructions, can cause you to do extreme damage to your phone such as bricking. Again, it's a very simple process that you will be repeating very often while flashing various ROMs, kernels, and radios. If you aren't comfortable enough following the millions of step by step guides here on the forums then, for your phone's safety, you shouldn't be rooting. Keep reading the guides, scour the forum for the billion of other posts like yours, and then root AFTER you understand the ENTIRE process start to finish. I know you're eager to root your phone but such sensitive things should not be done without full understanding.
Again, nobody is trying to be rude to you at all. It's just that those of us more experienced in the subject know what can happen when inexperienced people try to blindly root, and subsequently flash, a bunch of stuff on their phone. Please try to take a step back and understand this.
Did you download the fastboot drivers and make sure HTC sync is not installed on your computer?
hello all,
i know this isnt the right place
i tried in the sensation form..but no one helped me a i want
i wanna unlock bootloader,root and s-off a sensation
can any one help me with an easy way
You understand that those things are device-specific, right? Instructions for a different phone may not be compatible with yours, and you could end up screwing up your phone.
And as far as I know, you can't both unlock and S-Off.
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You understand that those things are device-specific, right? Instructions for a different phone may not be compatible with yours, and you could end up screwing up your phone.
And as far as I know, you can't both unlock and S-Off.
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oh ok, i wanna flash a kernel
so what do i need to do ??
PHOENIX-9 said:
oh ok, i wanna flash a kernel
so what do i need to do ??
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Er, what I'm trying to say is, you're probably going to want to ask for help on your own device's forums.
bananagranola said:
Er, what I'm trying to say is, you're probably going to want to ask for help on your own device's forums.
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i did, but all the methods are so complicated for me
i dont wanna break it
i just found this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
??!
I presume that the methods are complicated because that's what is necessary to root. If the methods are too complicated for you, I don't recommend rooting. A good way to break your phone, which you explicitly say you don't want to do, is to follow instructions intended for another phone. People with other devices don't know anything about your device. For example, I have no idea what that tool you linked is, whether it works, and whether it works for your phone. People who use your device will know that. And it looks like you got some help in your thread in your phone's forum. Try there. If you persist in posting here I will not be responding.
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I presume that the methods are complicated because that's what is necessary to root. If the methods are too complicated for you, I don't recommend rooting. A good way to break your phone, which you explicitly say you don't want to do, is to follow instructions intended for another phone. People with other devices don't know anything about your device. For example, I have no idea what that tool you linked is, whether it works, and whether it works for your phone. People who use your device will know that. And it looks like you got some help in your thread in your phone's forum. Try there. If you persist in posting here I will not be responding.
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thank for your help..and sorry