Just got a notification that OTA update version version 3.70.651.1 is available. I have a "new" evo (bought 2 weeks ago) and I'm waiting for the update to Unrevoked to be released so I can root my phone.
My question is...if I download this new OTA update will it keep me from being able to use the new unrevoked (whenever it is released)?
I'm sure that this has been posted before but it will affected your ability to root somehow. The update is just out so there is no definitive way of knowing. Just be patient. Once you get root on your device AS IT CURRENTLY IS (no update applied) then go on ahead and flash one of the deodexed versions of the new ROM that will be flying around...
Just root the phone with its current software build using the unrevoked that is out now and then flash the stock 3.70 onto the phone from any of the devs. There is like 3 versions already and all of them are completely stock. Once someone figures out how to root the new build then use the ruu file that flashes the phone back to stock and unroots it..... You will then have a fresh build of the new OTA ... Root it using whatever proven method comes out and flash away....
Patience young grasshopper.... LOL
leenypost said:
Just root the phone with its current software build using the unrevoked that is out now and then flash the stock 3.70 onto the phone from any of the devs. There is like 3 versions already and all of them are completely stock. Once someone figures out how to root the new build then use the ruu file that flashes the phone back to stock and unroots it..... You will then have a fresh build of the new OTA ... Root it using whatever proven method comes out and flash away....
Patience young grasshopper.... LOL
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Unrevoked tends to corrupt newer phones, especially their 4G. They are not configured the same.
leenypost said:
Just root the phone with its current software build using the unrevoked that is out now and then flash the stock 3.70 onto the phone from any of the devs. There is like 3 versions already and all of them are completely stock. Once someone figures out how to root the new build then use the ruu file that flashes the phone back to stock and unroots it..... You will then have a fresh build of the new OTA ... Root it using whatever proven method comes out and flash away....
Patience young grasshopper.... LOL
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Well the thing is the current Unrevoked doesn't work on my phone as it CURRENTLY is...I have the newest version from the store and it's not currently supported by Unrevoked. So if Unrevoked isn't even out for the version I currently have, it's gonna take even longer to come out with a version of Unrevoked that's compatible with the new OTA update that came out today (if that makes sense lol). But i think you're right...I'll just wait for the new Unrevoked to come out for my current software and take it from there.
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I never really kept track of the version numbers so I thought they were normal updates... But they started to happen suspiciously often so I decided to keep track of it this time.. Apparently my (rooted) EVO will not properly isntall 1.32.651.6 . It will just try to apply it, reboot, and then go back to 1.32.651.1 . Anyone else experiencing this?
Marky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696462
Those red letters scare me
markyochoa said:
Those red letters scare me
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Lol, don't be scared. It is a typical disclaimer.
Even if you do brick your phone, take it to Sprint and say the OTA bricked it.!!
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Is that the full OTA 1.32.651.6 update or just the radio?
markyochoa said:
Is that the full OTA 1.32.651.6 update or just the radio?
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I believe Toast's root method (and therefore pretty much all of the roots/ROMS out there) already has the initial SD Card/Security OTA update applied
v1pe said:
I believe Toast's root method (and therefore pretty much all of the roots/ROMS out there) already has the initial SD Card/Security OTA update applied
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The link above is just the Radio image which was part of the OTA update.
Neither of Toast's PC36IMG.zip files have the OTA applied. They are pre release engineering and user debugging versions of the stock ROM which were used to unlock NAND and Root the device.
Pretty much all of the baked ROMs available for DL will already have the .6 OTA integrated. You can check and see by looking in Settings / About Phone / Software Information and look for Firmware Version 2.1-update 1 and Build Number 1.32.651.6 .....
If you want the stock ROM, rooted, Flipz released it a day or two after the OTA came out. You can find it here as well.
i believe my phone couldn't update from 2.1 to 2.2 because i used the unrevoked method of rooting. in order for me to get 2.2 i updated my phone with the pc36img.zip file and then rooted again with unrevoked.
Now when i'm trying update from 2.2 with the new 3.29.651.5 update, the phone will have the triangle with a exclamation point.
Any ideas? thanks
I'm using unrevoked and have a rooted phone. Not running any custom ROMS. Dont really want to at this point I guess but I do want the radio fix.
My software is as follows:
Baseband version - 1.39.00.05.31
Build number - 1.32.651.6
I think that I can simply uninstall unrevoked and go back to stock but I haven't tried. What I really want is the latest enhancements that came via the last update that I didn't install. On top of that, I still want root so I can run things like Titanium Backup.
What do I need to do to accomplish this safely? If there's a such a thing as a newer unrevoked that brings the latest features to my phone, will I be able to go back to stock if I apply it? I always want to retain the ability to go back to a non-rooted phone if needed.
I tired taking a look at the dev thread but my brain almost exploded.
Thanks!
I don't know anything about unrevoked, but you should check the dev section and search for simpleroot
If you follow the instructions it can easily get you rooted.
And you can always go back to stock with a RUU once you are rooted this way.
I think this would be for your edition if you get rid of unrevoked:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=simple+root
and this would be for the newest update if you apply that before rooting:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720565
http://community.sprint.com/baw/com...rd-winning-htc-evo-4g-beginning-tuesday-aug-3
I'm at a loss, as I remember reading it but can't find it any where to verify. When Sprint releases 2.2 Aug 3rd, since I'm rooted I should NOT accept OTA or force it to update...or ever do it, right?
Sorry for the dumb question, just wanted to make sure!
You should not.
thanks for the quick reply!
hi im using unrevoked3, how do i go about updating to froyo 2.2 when it comes out OTA? thanks!!
you dont until someone here roots it.
And go ahead and get off unrevoked now. Do a full root and use a rooted rom even if its a stock rom. You will be happier in the end. There are several methods posted in the Dev forum. Just pick one that matches the sweet version your currently running or follow the instructions posted previously in this forum.
Actually, I don't recommend full root if you can get by without it. Full root permanently screws up your PRI, even after unrooting. Until its fixed, people should only do it if they absolutely need it. You can use an ota update, but you will lose root until someone finds a way to root 2.2. Also, you can flash one of the stock 2.2 roms that are rooted. They should work with unrevoked.
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Actually, I don't recommend full root if you can get by without it. Full root permanently screws up your PRI, even after unrooting. Until its fixed, people should only do it if they absolutely need it. You can use an ota update, but you will lose root until someone finds a way to root 2.2. Also, you can flash one of the stock 2.2 roms that are rooted. They should work with unrevoked.
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It doesn't screw up your PRI, it just makes it a lower version. For some people this causes lower speeds on 3G; others are fine. But yes, once you do NAND unlock your PRI is stuck like that until someone figures out a way to update it.
I think flashing a 2.2 ROM with unrevoked and expecting it to stay rooted is a risky thing to do. I wouldn't recommend it personally. That is, unless someone has tried it and it works.
Hey guys, so I been trying to root my phone for like the last 3-4 days ever since I got it. Sadly, I cannot root it and have given up hope, and just wish to get my 2.2 firmware back, I've got the stock rom now (sprint lovers?) and everything seems good, except for the fact that my firmware stayed at 2.1-update1, and I can't find a way to get it back to 2.2
Can anyone help me with this?
(Also does anyone live in Fresno, CA? Willing to pay to get my thing rooted )
There are so many things wrong with this question.
If you never rooted, how did you flash a rom?
I have no idea why it'd say you're still on 2.1 if you installed a 2.2 rom to begin with.
How the hell did you downgrade to 2.1 from 2.2?
I don't think they flashed at all there on the stock sprint old enclair ota, but how did they get on 2.1? I suggest you do a ota update. Go to settings - scroll to the bottom and choose system update then choose software update.
Maybe that will get you on froyo 2.2.
Best of luck.
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I have tried going to system update and choosing firmware update but it claims there is no update available. I dont know how I downgraded, I was attempting to use autoroot v2.3 and it installed a different rom that says "Quietly Brilliant" at the start-up screen, but now I have it back to stock. Where the original sprint load up screen came up.
Everything seems good except for the fact that it says I'm running firmware 2.1-update1 and can't use my flashlight, on my phone to use the camera light as a LED light :S
First off, if you are rooted, NEVER EVER try to update your phone. You could permanently lose root. Every single guide to rooting tells you this.
Second, just download and run a stock ruu for the latest version of the stock rom.
sitlet said:
First off, if you are rooted, NEVER EVER try to update your phone. You could permanently lose root. Every single guide to rooting tells you this.
Second, just download and run a stock ruu for the latest version of the stock rom.
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Link to RUU's:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060
Edit: If you want to root, I suggest this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
Recently i rooted my evo with the unrvoked 3 forever, i was wondering if id be able to get the OTA offical update when it comes out and also when i do get gingerbread will it automatically unroot my phone?
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It will unroot your phone and yes you will get OTA updates BUT
YOu will still have S-off to my understanding.
I would under no circumstances take a ota update if your rooted. Just wait a day or so and flash a rooted version. You could run into issues otherwise.
Don't Do It
I agree. Don't ever do an OTA update once rooted or you will have to do it all over again. Like previously stated, just wait a day or two and you can get a rooted version of the OTA. Also, go flash the ROM now. The devs have plenty of GB Sense 1.0 & 2.1 ROMS for the EVO. Why wait for a official OTA?
I guess i just want the offical release lol, when i get home ill try flashing gingerbread
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