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[Q] Can't Root new Evo (w/out 2.2 update)

Hi, Well I'm trying to finally root my EVO before updating to 2.2 and put a custom ROM on. I can't seem to get past the first part. After entering the bootloader, it checks PC36img.zip...I'm not given the option to flash, immediately after it checks it I am prompted with the following:
Main Version is older?
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
<Vol UP> Yes
<Vol Down> No
I even tried the simplerootfull.2 and got the same error. Can anyone point me in the right direction...would really like to get this rooted and a Non-Sense 2.2 ROM on it. Thanks.
-Slevin

Your answer is in the Answer Forum.

I can't get anywhere with this damn thing....I've flashed my devices a million times before and this is just buggin the **** out of me. Heck, I got froyo on my HD2 in 30 minutes. This is just not going anywhere!!!
Tried the resolution to the Main Version is Older, and I can't even get the RUU to flash to the phone. It doesn't see it when connected to my computer and errors out, nothing happens on the phone. Tried while connected to HTC Sync, Disk Drive, Charge Only with Debug enabled. RUU won't work.
It's just irritating I can't get anywhere with this POS.
-Slevin

NVETHIS said:
I can't get anywhere with this damn thing....I've flashed my devices a million times before and this is just buggin the **** out of me. Heck, I got froyo on my HD2 in 30 minutes. This is just not going anywhere!!!
Tried the resolution to the Main Version is Older, and I can't even get the RUU to flash to the phone. It doesn't see it when connected to my computer and errors out, nothing happens on the phone. Tried while connected to HTC Sync, Disk Drive, Charge Only with Debug enabled. RUU won't work.
It's just irritating I can't get anywhere with this POS.
-Slevin
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You got main older version because the PC36IMG is a older hboot for 2.1 (hboot 0.79.000). You got now 2.2 and the hboot is 0.93.000
Try flash the 3.26.651.6 stock root posted to see if work for you

I'm still on 2.1, I haven't accepted the update to Foryo 2.2
My Software on phone:
Firmware version
2.1-update1
Baseband version
2.05.00.06.10
Kernel version
2.6.29-789bf291
[email protected]#1
Build number
1.47.651.1 CL194459 release-keys
Software number
1.47.651.1
PRL Version
60669
Does what you say still apply...I'm just lost, which I very unusual, I'm an engineer and ususally get this right off the bat, but this is just not going well. I just want to get it rooted and get a nice Froyo 2.2 without sense build on it. Thanks.
-Slevin

I have the same issue, I used the unrevoked download just the root part, I didn't do anything else and my evo is rooted but I tried other methods because I didn't know if it was rooted, my friend downloaded a few apps and we found out my evo was rooted, it was a trip, we still haven't found out how to get pass the old version stuff, just try the unrevoked download, just hit start and your done. Your evo won't be fully rooted but you will have root access. Try it
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294
Guys if this doesn't work for you nothing will. Seriously, slow way down, read very carefully and this will take a whole 7 minutes to accomplish. If you don't want to use the computer to enter adb shell just download terminal emulator from the market and enter the commands through that. easy cheesy. OP feel free to send me a PM if you need additional help, ill try to answer back in a timely manner

I'm just gonna wait until 2.2 is rooted and all the bugs are fixed, I'm happy with this unrevoked root, but I will read it
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

simple root also just came out with a one click root, i have used it on friends phones with excellent success, takes maybe 10 minutes total. Probably teither of the above methods will be MUCH easier than a froyo root ... but who knows, good luck whichever method you decide to go with

i did download that, and that took many moons to download haha, well i did try to run it but i got the old version crap,
but then i that realized i was rooted!! i just unrooted, i think i just did haha i had to run the ruu 1.47 and it was quick

[Q] Which root method to use?

I just upgraded to the Evo 4G.
It came stock with the Froyo Sprint 3.30.651.2
I was told by a friend that its hard to root the 3.30 builds, and I couldn't find reference to that on here.
Just want to make sure T_T

it is HARD to root 3.30 build. what is your hardware? i am willing to help you command by command (because i am nice?) do you have adb installed? pc or mac? first step is install adb. then i can help you more.

uhm, did i forget to say i am very noob at this T_T what is adb?
and in terms of hardware,. did you mean..
Hardware version 0003?

I was in the same boat as you last week. I had WM for years and was familiar with unlocking and flashing things, had to learn quite a bit of new stuff moving to android. These two threads helped me immensely.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=828437
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
I am not sure how well the first one works, but would be easier. Personally I used the 2nd link and followed the manual method, not only to make sure every step was correct, but it also taught me quite a bit about android.
Let me, the other gentleman in this post, or someone in one of those posts if you need an assistance.

wow both those tutorials root while turning s-off?!?!? i guess i haven't been reading up on those enough. i thought that they were to turn s-off once shell permissions were gained. if you want to do it manually, you still can, but the first link seems the best since it somehow magically downgrades you to .76.2 hboot. i'm not sure if anybody else has been able to do this in hboot 2.02. or maybe i'm wrong. maybe you just have to flash a pc36img.zip after s-off.
answering your question: adb is the driver that allows for your phone and your computer to talk. it was developed by google to help app developers, so it is perfectly safe and legal. it is used for just about every manual hack/mod on these forums. really, it is the most useful tool you can have. once again, pc or mac?

pc =]
either one running xp x32 or one running 7 x64

dkdude36 said:
wow both those tutorials root while turning s-off?!?!?
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Yea I had read up all on rooting, flashing, etc before getting my Evo last week only to have to search more when none of the other methods worked. Fortunately those posts got me everything I needed.

Maybe you guys can shed some light for me on this issue. I attempted to root my phone using the tutrial on this site named How to root evo 2.2. Everything went well got into bootloader and when it was time to load the image files from the pc36img.zip it would never load the files. My guess is because the hboot file in the zip is hboot 0.93.0000 and i have hboot 0.97.0000. All the info i see about rooting is relating to hboot 2.0.2 which is not the hboot on my evo. Any ideas? Thanks
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
2.15.00.09.01
Kernel Version
2.6.32.15-ge2fb08e
[email protected] #11
Build Number
3.29.651.5 CL252548 release-keys
Software Number
3.29.651.5
Browser Version
Webkit 3.1
PRI Version
1.77_003
PRL Version
60671
supersonic evt2-3 ship s-on
hboot-0.97.0000
microp-041f
touch panel-atmelc03_16ac
radio-2.15.00.09.01
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Stroid01 said:
Maybe you guys can shed some light for me on this issue. I attempted to root my phone using the tutrial on this site named How to root evo 2.2. Everything went well got into bootloader and when it was time to load the image files from the pc36img.zip it would never load the files. My guess is because the hboot file in the zip is hboot 0.93.0000 and i have hboot 0.97.0000. All the info i see about rooting is relating to hboot 2.0.2 which is not the hboot on my evo. Any ideas? Thanks
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The hboot 2.0.2 like we have is the one that is more difficult to root. I have mine rooted, but I did not downgrade it like some have tried or possibly have done. If you have an older hboot and are on the 3.29 stock rom you shouldn't have too much problem following the basic guides, or even many of the 1-click root options. I personally don't know which to recommend because none of them worked for me, I would read through the android development subforum and see what has worked for others though.

hah ya you need to redo the mtd-eng.img step. that is why it wasn't accepted. i sort of went off on my own boat last night and rooted 3.29 flawlessly by running 4 pc36img.zips (from 3.29 to 1.47 to 1.32 to rooted 1.32 to eng spl 1.32) and 3 different exploits (mtd-eng exploit, flash lite exploit, no security exploit, and simple mtd-eng exploit). it really worked well, but took hours of downloading. thats like over half a gig of files. if you have questios about my method just ask.

where does it say what hboot you have?

boot into bootloader (turn phone off. once fully down, hold power and volume down) should say hboot-(version) or something like that.

I, too am confused as to what method to use or if I have to wait.
My hboot version is 0.97.0000
Hardware is 004
Software 3.29.651.5
PRI 1.77_003
Has anyone applied the unrevoked3 method for this config? Also, if 3.30x is a new release, it's weird why my "System Update" does not find any new OTA updates.

That is the weirdest verson combo I have ever seen. really no idea.

[Q] Help- Easiest way to root?? Specs inside...

Can someone link me to a tutorial for the best and easiest method to Root an EVO that is on:
Hardware version 004
Android version 2.2
Baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
Software Number 3.29.651.5
Kernel Version 2.6.32.15
Build number 3.29.651.5
Thanks and sorry, I'm a newb to the android world.

rwomack897 said:
Can someone link me to a tutorial for the best and easiest method to Root an EVO that is on:
Hardware version 004
Android version 2.2
Baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
Software Number 3.29.651.5
Kernel Version 2.6.32.15
Build number 3.29.651.5
Thanks and sorry, I'm a newb to the android world.
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Power off then hold volume down and power to enter bootloader and tell us what HBOOT version you have. That is what is needed to tell you which way to root.

animal7296 said:
Power off then hold volume down and power to enter bootloader and tell us what HBOOT version you have. That is what is needed to tell you which way to root.
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HBOOT version is 0.97.0000

rwomack897 said:
HBOOT version is 0.97.0000
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Follow these instructions. They are very easy and quick. Itll take you like 15 minutes and that is if your new to all this. the worst part is installing the drivers so pay close attention to that part or it'll be a PITA.
http://unrevoked.com/recovery/
Then flash this like a regular rom through your recovery
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever.zip
Also I would use the rom manager and install amon-ra recovery immediately after rooting and perform a backup. (amon-ra is my personal fav)
Good luck and have a GR-8 Day. any more questions just post em and I will answer if I can.

and just to confirm..... with hboot 2.02
the best way is the "like a boss" method right?

MTK238 said:
and just to confirm..... with hboot 2.02
the best way is the "like a boss" method right?
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I have not used like a boss or any other way to root 2.02. From the EVO webchat this is what you should use for 2.02
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496

Main Version is older! Update Fail!
Instead of posting a new thread I figured I'd just add on to this one. I'm trying to root my Evo.
Hardware version 0002 (only difference from the original poster's)
Android version 2.2
Baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
Software Number 3.29.651.5
Kernel Version 2.6.32.15
Build number 3.29.651.5
HBOOT version is 0.97.0000
I was trying to use the Unrevoked method that animal posted earlier. When I hold power and volume down the evo goes to that white screen, but when it starts doing the initial checking it finishes with:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
<VOL UP> YES
<VOL DOWN> NO
I just continued on doing the method anyway but when I ran the .exe file it said something it said something about a failed recovery image and the process was terminated. I'm sure the Main Version is older! is the real problem. Any solutions or help would be great thanks.

I want to root my phone also, Just got it a couple days ago and my Hboot shows 2.02.. HELP! What route can i take.

StrummingLevi said:
Instead of posting a new thread I figured I'd just add on to this one. I'm trying to root my Evo.
Hardware version 0002 (only difference from the original poster's)
Android version 2.2
Baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
Software Number 3.29.651.5
Kernel Version 2.6.32.15
Build number 3.29.651.5
HBOOT version is 0.97.0000
I was trying to use the Unrevoked method that animal posted earlier. When I hold power and volume down the evo goes to that white screen, but when it starts doing the initial checking it finishes with:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
<VOL UP> YES
<VOL DOWN> NO
I just continued on doing the method anyway but when I ran the .exe file it said something it said something about a failed recovery image and the process was terminated. I'm sure the Main Version is older! is the real problem. Any solutions or help would be great thanks.
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Did you goto www.unrevoked.com and download the files from there? There are alot of older files floating around and you get the latest ones from their website. Follow their instructions and you shouldn't run into any problems. It sounds like you have an old PC36IMG.zip file on the root of your sd card that bootloader is finding. Delete it and follow unrevoked instructions.

drewgo said:
I want to root my phone also, Just got it a couple days ago and my Hboot shows 2.02.. HELP! What route can i take.
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Use Hboot 2.02 Like A Boss method in the developers section.

Hi, I just got my EVO a few days ago and I also have HBOOT 0.97.00... I was able to successfully install the Windows 7 drivers and follow the instructions on the unrevoked3 site listed a few posts back. Everything looked ok and at one point it said "it is a huge success" or something along those lines..
But after the reboot, it went into the clockwork mod recovery I think and proceeded to try to do something an received a bunch of error messages stating "incorrect radio" or something along those lines along with a few other error messages..
I rebooted after that and tried to go into Titanium Backup and found out whatever it did, did NOT root my phone.
Is there something I needed to do to my SD card to prep before running the unrevoked method? Also, when I go into HBOOT, it checks for some PCDIAG file (hard to read b/c it flashes it very fast) and says it's not found... is this normal?
Sorry for the ignorance - I'm trying to catch up with everything here. Thanks in advance!
Hardware Version: 0003
Android Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.09.01
Kernel version: 2.6.32.15-ge2fb08e
Build number: 3.29.651.5.CL252548 release-keys
Software number: 3.29.651.5

Ok, weird thing.. I installed MyBackup Pro and it said that my phone was rooted and would I like to use the advanced features.... so maybe it's rooted but I still can't uninstall the bloatware? Is that the NAND access that I've read about?

Ok, just ran the Unrevoked again.. it looks like I'm rooted, but for whatever reason, I can't remove the bloatware system apps. Everything runs the way it's supposed to until I boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery..
Where the error messages start is here:
Verifying system type...
E:unsupported radio version
E:Update failed. Check /sdcard/soff.log
E:Error in /data/local/unrevoked-forever.zip (Status 42)
Installation aborted.
/tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. Please open ROM Manager to report the issue.
Any ideas??

Ok, for some reason, some apps that are requiring root work, but I still can't uninstall the system app bloatware. Then when I try to mount the \system through ADB, it says permission denied.
I tried to install Titanium Backup and it said my phone wasn't rooted.
At this point, I have no idea if I'm rooted or partially rooted or what.
This sucks...
I would seriously pay somebody to fix this for me. No joke.. I'm about to smash this GD phone against the floor.

cruise350 said:
Did you goto www.unrevoked.com and download the files from there? There are alot of older files floating around and you get the latest ones from their website. Follow their instructions and you shouldn't run into any problems. It sounds like you have an old PC36IMG.zip file on the root of your sd card that bootloader is finding. Delete it and follow unrevoked instructions.
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Ok so you were right about the old PC36IMG.zip and I erased it. I downloaded all of the files from unrevoked.com and I followed the instructions from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OmPcT4pcks I updated the driver and everything was going smooth until I ran the .exe that I downloaded from the unrevoked website. I got a message saying:
Failed to push Recovery. Terminating
Recovery image. ClockworkMod Recovery
Thanks for your help so far.

Fizzlepop said:
Ok, for some reason, some apps that are requiring root work, but I still can't uninstall the system app bloatware. Then when I try to mount the \system through ADB, it says permission denied.
I tried to install Titanium Backup and it said my phone wasn't rooted.
At this point, I have no idea if I'm rooted or partially rooted or what.
This sucks...
I would seriously pay somebody to fix this for me. No joke.. I'm about to smash this GD phone against the floor.
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ok for titanium backup if you are haveing problems then click the problem button to update busybox. issue one fixed for bloat ware titanium backup or root explorer will remove them easiest is titanium backup. with adb type #su to gain root access in adb let me know if that helps

StrummingLevi said:
Ok so you were right about the old PC36IMG.zip and I erased it. I downloaded all of the files from unrevoked.com and I followed the instructions from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OmPcT4pcks I updated the driver and everything was going smooth until I ran the .exe that I downloaded from the unrevoked website. I got a message saying:
Failed to push Recovery. Terminating
Recovery image. ClockworkMod Recovery
Thanks for your help so far.
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what hboot are you on?

Hboot .97 or .097
I'm not on 2.02

StrummingLevi said:
Hboot .97 or .097
I'm not on 2.02
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how about the painless flash and root did that one not work for you either?

I'm a little confused on which one you are talking about. I went to unrevoked.com, selected the Evo, and then it said Unrevoked 3 and Unrevoked Forever. I did the first option. That one gave me the failed recovery message.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA

[Q] lost root used unrevoked forever then unrooted

I wanted to turn s- off back on.I. did the unroot process now I can't use any ruu or pc36img.zip keeps says main version to old can ne one help. I have an Evo

Kingbambu said:
I wanted to turn s- off back on.I. did the unroot process now I can't use any ruu or pc36img.zip keeps says main version to old can ne one help. I have an Evo
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what is your hboot? and what build version are you trying to use?

i am trying to root mine and unrevoked wont work and i tried with that zip file as well to root it and got the same error...
i just got mine so its brand new
android version 2.2
baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
software 3.30.651.3
and unrevoked said it would work on that baseband ver i have

jbarnett455 said:
i am trying to root mine and unrevoked wont work and i tried with that zip file as well to root it and got the same error...
i just got mine so its brand new
android version 2.2
baseband version 2.15.00.09.01
software 3.30.651.3
and unrevoked said it would work on that baseband ver i have
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what hboot version do you have?
to find out power off your phone, then hold the volume down and power your phone should boot up to fastboot it should say on the top left corner what your hboot version is.

its because the software is 3.30
posted on unrevoked twitter site
3.30 Evo folks -- XDA has a solution for you in the interim; we'll package it up nice and clean when we get a break from work & school.
2:19 PM Dec 5th via web
prolly just have to sit and wait
but my hboot is 2.02

Thread moved to Q&A.

jbarnett455 said:
its because the software is 3.30
posted on unrevoked twitter site
3.30 Evo folks -- XDA has a solution for you in the interim; we'll package it up nice and clean when we get a break from work & school.
2:19 PM Dec 5th via web
prolly just have to sit and wait
but my hboot is 2.02
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dude seriously did you not do a search. you want root look at the hboot 2.02 s-off like a boss thread

"JUST CANT ROOT THIS EVO" please help specs inside

can somebody please help me root this evo 4g i tried everything just keep getting errors
"older version" "adb" but fix that but just can root this please dont upper case letter me just give me some help please
im new at this and tried everything maybe im missing something any help.....
here's my specs.
Hardware: 0003
Baseband V 2.15.00.09.01
kernel V 2.6.32.15-g0f673ed [email protected] # 10
Software # 3.30.651.2
PRI V 1.77_003
PRL Version 60672

What root method have you tried? With your software version you most likely have the 2.02 hboot (check by holding vol down while powering on your phone) which is unable to be rooted by the normal methods (unrevoked, simple root). There is a thread in development with step by step instructions for rooting your particular software version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045

It is scary that people don't do more research before attempting to brick their device.
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I'm having the same problem. I have hboot 2.02. same as above. When I get to step ten to flash PC36img.zip, I am told "main verision older". i am using hboot202-s_off-V8.zip .... Everything else works perfect. It's just step ten that i'm having problems with.

i tried that and bricked my phone and had to use this other thread to fix it now my
PRI Version went fro 1.77_003 to 1.34_003 but still cant root it at all any help now?

wawa144st said:
i tried that and bricked my phone and had to use this other thread to fix it now my
PRI Version went fro 1.77_003 to 1.34_003 but still cant root it at all any help now?
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Try running the 3.30 RUU to restore your phone. You should always do that between attempts at rooting to make sure everything is cleaned up, otherwise you can easily end up corrupting your phone.
Once you have done that the root method in my sig should work for you.

run the 3.30 RUU and repeat this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045 EXACTLY and slowly. make sure you have the right PC36IMG-ENG pushed through ADB and renamed correctly from the pc36img folder