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I want to get an evo but...

...I want the white one which im sure has the new hboot ver, am I going to be able to root it and put cm on it AND have a working camera?
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evilsock said:
...I want the white one which im sure has the new hboot ver, am I going to be able to root it and put cm on it AND have a working camera?
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There is methods to root the evo
Unrevoked is where you need to go for that.. All cameras work on CM Build just no 4G or HDMI.

I just got a new EVO with the new hboot 2.02 and I was able to easily root with with the directions from this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045.
I chose to go with Myn's twopoint ROM and love it. Plus the 4g and hdmi work (unlike CM's current release).

The only things that don't work with CM are 4g and HDMI.
I was also a CM fan until I discovered Myn. There are lots of great ROMS for Evos, but CM and Myn's seem to have the most users (at least active ones) and Myn's tends to have the best satisfaction based on users.
CM is a developers playground while Myn is more user-friendly with its customization. Either way you can't go wrong with this phone

downloading now! does this erase root?

NewZJ said:
downloading now! does this erase root?
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roflmao
& just so you guys know the team is working on a driver to use the new camera in the brand new evo's. so yes there are some issues right now.
you should be able to root any version, just depends what method if you have hboot 2.02

i bought mine last friday and rooted just fine using the 2.02 method

why is this here ?

CheesyNutz said:
why is this here ?
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QFT. Also I looked at the white one and didnt like the pink tint that shows through the white on the phone side.

Are there any big differences between the evo and epic? Im coming from a droid 2 im using now. I swore since the vzw dare id never own an all touchscreen phone. I know that's a poor example but I've always had a keyboard. But damn I want cm
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evilsock said:
Are there any big differences between the evo and epic? Im coming from a droid 2 im using now. I swore since the vzw dare id never own an all touchscreen phone. I know that's a poor example but I've always had a keyboard. But damn I want cm
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IMO. lot more community with the evo the epic has a lot of users that demand to much with out actually helping the devs (some with all devices but many more with epic) screen is better with epic but that is the only thing i like about it my wife has had problems with both of her rooted and not it just was not ready to be released

how do i see what hboot ver i have?
i just got evo is there a thread i should check out with all the info i need?
im coming from G1, D1, D2 now evo. all were rooted so im savy with adb and such but used ti moto interface. new to htc
what is S off people are talking about?

ok hboot is 0.97.0000
what do i need to do to root?

evilsock said:
ok hboot is 0.97.0000
what do i need to do to root?
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unrevoked 3.21 is going to be easiest

the htc drivers file on enrevoked has alot of files inside. which ones do i install?
edit, none of the files seem to be able to be installed. does anyone have another link to the htcdrivers?
windows vista
edit, nm think im reading it right now.
so what is the deal with unrevoked forever?
if im gonna be using rom manager to install cm after i root is any of that needed?

evilsock said:
the htc drivers file on enrevoked has alot of files inside. which ones do i install?
edit, none of the files seem to be able to be installed. does anyone have another link to the htcdrivers?
windows vista
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follow the instructions in this link http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install

evilsock said:
...I want the white one which im sure has the new hboot ver, am I going to be able to root it and put cm on it AND have a working camera?
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any one you buy now from sprint will be the new hboot and a 004 hardware.
if you want used or 2nd hand look on ebay or craigslist. then you can see what your getting.

Got a brand new oo3 w/ 3.29 otb the day before yesterday at corporate Sprint store. They said they'd just got 'em in and so they must be newest.....

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Got a brand new oo3 w/ 3.29 otb the day before yesterday at corporate Sprint store. They said they'd just got 'em in and so they must be newest.....
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sprint needs to stop distributing different hardware evo's it's screwing up development on here. i have a 004 evo a month old from corporate.

where do i find overclocked kernals? or overclock? i looked in rom manager

Hardware 0004 and Kernel Source, Whats taking so long?

How long does it normally take HTC to release kernel source? Are they behind on this one or what? I'm dieing to take advantage of some of the early gingerbread stuff, some of the HD ports and of course some over-clocking and better battery life, but cant. Unless i want to lose my camera. It seems like these 0004 and late 0003 hardware revisions have been out for quite a while with no kernel source love. Come on HTC, I'm dieing over here!!!!

anybody know how long it normally takes?

nugzo said:
anybody know how long it normally takes?
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I may stand corrected here, but I believe that the source tree for Htc#17 was released recently. I think I read something about it in the netarchy thread but don't quote me on it.

try the sbc no have 4.2.2 kernel. it works fine on a 004 evo.

I have a late 003 model with the new camera and don't have any camera problems when I try new stuff out. Have you actually TRIED flashing any of these things you want?

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I have a late 003 model with the new camera and don't have any camera problems when I try new stuff out. Have you actually TRIED flashing any of these things you want?
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Try every day. Thats also why i made this thread and bumped it the next day, because i haven't actually tried any of the stuff i'm complaining about. I'm not talking about sense custom roms, they normally all work. My 0004 Camera doesnt work with the bundled kernel of any gingerbread rom, or any CM6 rom. Also it doesnt work with any of the NEW sense ports from the HD devices. I will try the 4.2.2 like suggested earlier, hopefully that'll do it.

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try the sbc no have 4.2.2 kernel. it works fine on a 004 evo.
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Kernel works ok, the camera doesn't. I'm downloading another sense rom and will try 4.2.2 with it. I would have thought overclocking and camera would have been big news for 004 hardware. I've been on XDA everyday since i got my 0004 and haven't seen anything anywhere about custom kernel for 0004. PLEASE prove me wrong
Tried 2 more roms with the sbc 4.2.2 no havs, rom boots, but no camera. Can you please verify your comment? thanks so much

Have you tried flashing the stock kernel then flashing a universal kernel. (of course after reboot). Supposedly it copies your drivers from the previous kernel

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I may stand corrected here, but I believe that the source tree for Htc#17 was released recently. I think I read something about it in the netarchy thread but don't quote me on it.
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I couldnt find anything on that. I would have thought that would have been a big deal. That was the first kernel with HTC's 30fps fix, and source would explain how they did it.

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Have you tried flashing the stock kernel then flashing a universal kernel. (of course after reboot). Supposedly it copies your drivers from the previous kernel
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Well a lot the roms i use have the stock kernel from the beginning, well atleast all the regular sense roms. Most of the devs have been using the 15 or 17 as their base kernel. so to answer the question, YES i have, twice today. Still no camera. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Well a lot the roms i use have the stock kernel from the beginning, well atleast all the regular sense roms. Most of the devs have been using the 15 or 17 as their base kernel. so to answer the question, YES i have, twice today. Still no camera. Thanks for the suggestion.
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but the roms you have tried with the stock kernel is the kernel for hardware 004? I think they #15 is the one for 004 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9875223&postcount=2
HAve you tried Calkulins EViO http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811695 It has the camera working for 004. They pushed some drivers that was needed for the camera. If you read the details in the post it shows which drivers were copied. I dont remember which post but probably 100 back from the end.

1) HTC is breaking the law by not immediately releasing the kernel source when the OTA hit production status. That's why the Gingerbread source came out right when the Nexus S, the first Gingerbread-running production device, went on sale.
2) Toastcfh has said that if HTC hasn't released the kernel source by then, he will work on getting the 004/late-003 camera drivers working as soon as he and Shinzul finish off WiMax for AOSP/CM.

dwertz said:
but the roms you have tried with the stock kernel is the kernel for hardware 004? I think they #15 is the one for 004 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9875223&postcount=2
HAve you tried Calkulins EViO http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811695 It has the camera working for 004. They pushed some drivers that was needed for the camera. If you read the details in the post it shows which drivers were copied. I dont remember which post but probably 100 back from the end.
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The camera will work with that particular HD rom. It is using the HTC #17 kernel which works 100% with 004. I'll see if i cant find what you were talking about in that thread though.

drmacinyasha said:
1) HTC is breaking the law by not immediately releasing the kernel source when the OTA hit production status. That's why the Gingerbread source came out right when the Nexus S, the first Gingerbread-running production device, went on sale.
2) Toastcfh has said that if HTC hasn't released the kernel source by then, he will work on getting the 004/late-003 camera drivers working as soon as he and Shinzul finish off WiMax for AOSP/CM.
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I wonder why they are bein so stingy with the new Evo Kernels. You reckon it has something to do with the fps fix? I bet they used the same fix we were already using and are trying to keep a lid on it lol.

nugzo said:
I wonder why they are bein so stingy with the new Evo Kernels. You reckon it has something to do with the fps fix? I bet they used the same fix we were already using and are trying to keep a lid on it lol.
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Nope, they actually used a different fix for that. They're just being flat-out douchebags. You can find more information here.

nugzo said:
The camera will work with that particular HD rom. It is using the HTC #17 kernel which works 100% with 004. I'll see if i cant find what you were talking about in that thread though.
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Not sure if this will work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9572828&postcount=384

drmacinyasha said:
Nope, they actually used a different fix for that. They're just being flat-out douchebags. You can find more information here.
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Interesting read, Thanks. So i guess the earlier poster with the supposed late 0003 that is working with everything isnt actually a new camera 0003.. Didnt think i missed the source on that one, its kind of a big deal! There will be a ton of new custom kernels when the source is released due to the excellent battery on the newer kernels. Not to mention the 0004 support.

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Interesting read, Thanks. So i guess the earlier poster with the supposed late 0003 that is working with everything isnt actually a new camera 0003.. Didnt think i missed the source on that one, its kind of a big deal! There will be a ton of new custom kernels when the source is released due to the excellent battery on the newer kernels. Not to mention the 0004 support.
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Precisely. Some of the 003's, and most (but not all) of the 004's use the new camera, which had the drivers added in 3.30.651.3 (and .5). That's the kernel we really need, as it affects AOSP ROMs too, like CyanogenMod. Getting 3.70.651.1 is necessary too though for Sense users, to get like you said, the battery and speed improvements.

dwertz said:
Not sure if this will work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9572828&postcount=384
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Thanks Dwertz for all of your effort. That post was basically to get cameras working on the HD ports with the stock kernel. Not really what i'm looking for, but again thanks. As you can see this thread has some more concrete info now and like i thought, we are still a nogo for custom kernels and 0004 hardware. We are approaching 120 days. It should happen any day now... My fingers are crossed

That and you gotta think that they might of released the source by now if they didn't run into the multiple OTA's recently. maybe they decided to hold off and just release the latest one instead of releasing back to back sources when one would be obsolete.

[Q] EVO common probs and whatnot?

Whats going on dudes i been in the heroc forum since launch and finally decided to let her go. I know im a tad bit late but I got my evo over xmas and just had some questions that I thought id ask before I even attempt to root; i have 30 days to return it. I done some searching and came across a few threads of common probs so im gaining some knowledge. What does this so called "light leakage" look like and what should I look for. I also saw something about some peoples phones not holding 4g; how long should It hold 4g before it drops? I did see some users mention hardware version; mine says 0004. Sorry if im asking to much i just dont want to get really settled in and start noticing problems and i have to take it back. So what should i really be looking for to make the call to take this sucker back before 30 days is up. Thanks in advance

dirkyd3rk said:
Whats going on dudes i been in the heroc forum since launch and finally decided to let her go. I know im a tad bit late but I got my evo over xmas and just had some questions that I thought id ask before I even attempt to root; i have 30 days to return it. I done some searching and came across a few threads of common probs so im gaining some knowledge. What does this so called "light leakage" look like and what should I look for. I also saw something about some peoples phones not holding 4g; how long should It hold 4g before it drops? I did see some users mention hardware version; mine says 0004. Sorry if im asking to much i just dont want to get really settled in and start noticing problems and i have to take it back. So what should i really be looking for to make the call to take this sucker back before 30 days is up. Thanks in advance
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I cannot answer any of your 4g questions because I do not have our where I live.
Light leakage issue is because the screen can separate from the body of the phone. Hard to explain what it looks like. Mine had it slightly but does not bother me.
Fyi...if you flash a aosp rom your camera will most likely not work. 4g and hdmi will not work either until cyanogen and teamdouche get it working. Should not be too long at all for 4g on cyanogenmod. A couple weeks or so I would GUESS.
Don't take your evo back. If you have anything else you have a question about feel free to pm me
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO

twiz0r said:
I cannot answer any of your 4g questions because I do not have our where I live.
Light leakage issue is because the screen can separate from the body of the phone. Hard to explain what it looks like. Mine had it slightly but does not bother me.
Fyi...if you flash a aosp rom your camera will most likely not work.
Don't take your evo back. If you have anything else you have a question about feel free to pm me
Swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO
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Well I'm in love with the device already I think I somewhat understand light leakage as my hero might have suffered from this(if its the same thing). I live in Houston tx the 4g seems ok but mine dropped 1 or 2 times but that should be no biggie. Lastly, thanks for the warm welcome and help man.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Whats going on dudes i been in the heroc forum since launch and finally decided to let her go. I know im a tad bit late but I got my evo over xmas and just had some questions that I thought id ask before I even attempt to root; i have 30 days to return it. I done some searching and came across a few threads of common probs so im gaining some knowledge. What does this so called "light leakage" look like and what should I look for. I also saw something about some peoples phones not holding 4g; how long should It hold 4g before it drops? I did see some users mention hardware version; mine says 0004. Sorry if im asking to much i just dont want to get really settled in and start noticing problems and i have to take it back. So what should i really be looking for to make the call to take this sucker back before 30 days is up. Thanks in advance
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Hey there and welcome. Definitely stay with the evo. It's off the chain. Make sure you find the proper way to root your hardware version. I've heard it can be a little tricky. After you root I suggest using Myn's Warm Rom. It's based off stock but has several goodies. Sprint hotspot is unlocked, it's fast and snappy. I use Myn with Calkulins new kernel. It gives you awesome battery life. If you need some assistance with anything don't hesitate to PM me. I'm more than willing to help. Hope you stay and enjoy the ride.

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Hey there and welcome. Definitely stay with the evo. It's off the chain. Make sure you find the proper way to root your hardware version. I've heard it can be a little tricky. After you root I suggest using Myn's Warm Rom. It's based off stock but has several goodies. Sprint hotspot is unlocked, it's fast and snappy. I use Myn with Calkulins new kernel. It gives you awesome battery life. If you need some assistance with anything don't hesitate to PM me. I'm more than willing to help. Hope you stay and enjoy the ride.
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That's sounds awesome and exactly what I want to do. My main goal is just to get root access and keep rockin sense; I just want to be able to remove the bloatware really i.e sprint nascar, football etc and unlocking WiFi tether. Unfortunately my phone came with 2.2(651.1) so I can't root just yet I don't think but day #3 with my evo is freaking sweet.
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Mine came with 2.2 as well.that doesn't mean you can't root it.you can root all evo's. Like I said before it's going to matter what hardware you have. It really depends on your hboot version. Power off the phone then while holding down the volume button press and hold the power button till the screen comes on completely. Now at the top you can see your hboot version.search the forum on how to root your version. If you have trouble finding the correct way pm me with your hboot version as well a your hardware version. You can find that in settings under about phone.look for hardware info.then it will be a 4 digit# such as 0003.
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I have the 2.10 hboot but I was waiting to root because I heard unrevoked might release a beta for my version 0004 with my hboot. Reason I haven't rooted yet is because I read its a pain in the butt to root with my hboot at the moment since I have the latest update as well.
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dirkyd3rk said:
I have the 2.10 hboot but I was waiting to root because I heard unrevoked might release a beta for my version 0004 with my hboot. Reason I haven't rooted yet is because I read its a pain in the butt to root with my hboot at the moment since I have the latest update as well.
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If you want to root now here is the thread to root your hboot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
It's up to you if you want to go ahead and do it. No one knows how long it will be till unrevoked is working. Which ever way you decide to go with you're going to be very happy with the evo.

Hi Dirky-
I am also moving from Hero to EVO, should have the EVO on Friday.
Please keep posting as you find out any info!
I'm excited to get it!!!!

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If you want to root now here is the thread to root your hboot- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
It's up to you if you want to go ahead and do it. No one knows how long it will be till unrevoked is working. Which ever way you decide to go with you're going to be very happy with the evo.
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I just want to say thanks again for all your info I'm going to give root a run right now.
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neemypeemy said:
Hi Dirky-
I am also moving from Hero to EVO, should have the EVO on Friday.
Please keep posting as you find out any info!
I'm excited to get it!!!!
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I haven't put it down yet lol, and will do for sure
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dirkyd3rk said:
I just want to say thanks again for all your info I'm going to give root a run right now.
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Hit me up if you need any assistance. If you click on my name you can send me personal messages. Good luck!

don't root! giving yourself the opportunity to flash custom roms and install tweaks will have you constantly checking and scouring xda for more info and new roms,
can tell yourself you won't go to far but you will, prepare for constant playing with and updating/tweaking your Evo

NewZJ said:
don't root! giving yourself the opportunity to flash custom roms and install tweaks will have you constantly checking and scouring xda for more info and new roms,
can tell yourself you won't go to far but you will, prepare for constant playing with and updating/tweaking your Evo
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That's cool man Ive gone thru 4 diff devices with xda I know rooting is a hobby for sure once you root you're on the site all day long. I really just want to gain root so I can remove all the stupid bloatware and get tether. Thats all I need
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Just rooted my new EVO with Hboot 2.02 with the Universal Autoroot method, was quick and easy.

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Just rooted my new EVO with Hboot 2.02 with the Universal Autoroot method, was quick and easy.
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Did you ? Yeah your hboot was a little easier lol but I do recommend you get off the Sprint lovers Rom and try azrael 3.0 by rick its insanely fast.
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Thanks, have been wondering which one to try first, will give it a go~!

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Thanks, have been wondering which one to try first, will give it a go~!
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Yeah I couldn't use auto root had to do it long way bummer huh. Azrael is still sense Rom and it comes with goodies and WiFi tether. I also just read that cyanogen got the camera working on hardware 0004 which is what my phone is and maybe yours. That means we can use cm6 or 7 and rock a vanilla rom.
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Well it was sent directly from Sprint and got it yesterday, so you would think I would get the latest version, but mine is 003.

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Well it was sent directly from Sprint and got it yesterday, so you would think I would get the latest version, but mine is 003.
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Your phone is just as new as mine but I just have diff camera. That's really all.
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[Q] Need to replace my Evo. Which hardware version do you like?

I have a 002 Evo from launch day. It's started missing calls. Like no missed call notification, nothing in my call log. I'm afraid all I can do is swap it out under TEP. If anyone has any suggestions other than replacing it, let me know! Of course I've rebooted my phone. I know most of you will be jealous...but I have my choice of hardware versions for my replacement phone. (One of the techs in my Sprint store is also my friend.)
Those of you that have 004s, are you happy with your camera, and the ROMs you can run where your camera works? I'm rooted and currently running Fresh 3.5.0.1, but want to play around with Shinzul's 4g CM, Miui, a gb ROM, and maybe an HD or Z ROM. I have run Miui, as well as CM in the past. Should I ask for a 002, or will I be able to use a 004 with the camera working?
Also, suggestions for backing up and restoring to the new hardware phone would be appreciated. I'm thinking of nandroiding and removing the wimax.img before restoring. Will that be ok on new hardware, with new H-boot and all? I have H-boot .76, running the 11.19 radio (have tried going back to the original, no better), the original wimax radio, and PRI 1.34_003. Fresh 3.5.0.1 is based on the latest OTA 3.70.651.1.
Thanks for any advice. I did try to search, but since my questions are pretty hardware specific, it was difficult to get relevant hits.

Happy with 0004... but I'm rooted with stock ROM.
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I know most of you will be jealous...but I have my choice of hardware versions for my replacement phone. (One of the techs in my Sprint store is also my friend.)
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I'm not so sure about this. To sprint, an Evo is an Evo. I dont think the techs can "choose" what version to order.
And honestly, I've had a version 2, 3, and 4, and all of them have been exactly the same. Even with the camera change with the 04, I cant tell the difference at all.

I'd go with 003, no question. You have more kernels to choose from.

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I'd go with 003, no question. You have more kernels to choose from.
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Even with some of the 003s having the newer camera? Thanks for your help.

I didn't even think about that. I guess it's a crap shoot. I wouldn't go with 002 for the sole reason that they are older (I'm weird like that) and if you go with 004 you are guaranteed to get a phone that is not compatible with every kernel out there. If you go with 003 at least there is a chance of getting a normal one and not a later one with the new camera.

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I didn't even think about that. I guess it's a crap shoot. I wouldn't go with 002 for the sole reason that they are older (I'm weird like that) and if you go with 004 you are guaranteed to get a phone that is not compatible with every kernel out there. If you go with 003 at least there is a chance of getting a normal one and not a later one with the new camera.
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Good point.

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Good point.
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+1 don't go for a four. Still some problems with custom kernels like others said.

I've got a hardware v3 with the new camera. I've run the newest Fresh rom, myns, caulks, cm 6.1, Cm7, and evervolv. As far as kernels, I've played with most all of them. I haven't experienced any issues, camera or otherwise after HTC released source for 15. I'm pleased with the performance out of it, as far as smoothness and quickness goes.
*edit* I came from a launchday v2, got this one under TEP, new not refurb.
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_MetalHead_ said:
I didn't even think about that. I guess it's a crap shoot. I wouldn't go with 002 for the sole reason that they are older (I'm weird like that) and if you go with 004 you are guaranteed to get a phone that is not compatible with every kernel out there. If you go with 003 at least there is a chance of getting a normal one and not a later one with the new camera.
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Ive got an 003. What are the benefits to the 004 camera over the 003? Thank you

tailsthecat3 said:
Ive got an 003. What are the benefits to the 004 camera over the 003? Thank you
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I don't think there are any benefits at all. It's just different, not any better or worse.

Thanks....

Kinda funny no one even mentions which screens anymore. Remember that whole argument? Novatech vs. Epson?

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Kinda funny no one even mentions which screens anymore. Remember that whole argument? Novatech vs. Epson?
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Yeah, the Epsons suck and I got stuck with one

it's not a matter of what you go with, it's a matter of what they give you. you dont really have a choice unless you buy one used

I have the 0004 HW and I don't know what all the fuss is about. I haven't really had any trouble getting a kernal I want that works with this HW. If it is a Sense rom, run a Netarchy Kernal, they all support 0004 anymore, and if it is an AOSP rom, run Savaged.Zen kernal. They support 0004. I am running CM7+4G with a savaged.zen kernal, (I KNOW I AM SUPPOSED TO RUN THAT KERNAL THEY SAY I HAVE TOO, BUT YA KNOW WHAT? THE SAVAGED.ZEN KERNAL WORKS BETTER, AND 4G WORKS!!!!)
I would have said 2 months ago when I got an evo, that the 0004 HW was crappy as noone supported it, main reason I kept to Fresh. But now, most kernals I like support it, and except when they had CM6.1.2+4G, I haven't had a rom not work with the camera.

I think you just get what you get. I got a replacement last week, its an 003. ##786# tells me it was activated in july and refurbed last month.

Can sprint techs do this...

well i recently received a refubed evo 4g with 2.3. my question is, can the techs at sprint downgrade my evo back to 2.2 or to a lower hboot ?

They may downgrade you to 2.2 if you complain about gingerbread..but if you ask about downgrading the hboot, I think it'll tip them off you're trying to root it / had it rooted before.

ok cool, funny thing is the techs at my sprint store have all there phone rooted LOL

call asurion and tell them the screen and battery is overheating and that you want a brand new evo and not a refurb, they will send it to you no charge.

crakerjaks said:
call asurion and tell them the screen and battery is overheating and that you want a brand new evo and not a refurb, they will send it to you no charge.
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They may or may not do that, but the new one could have GB on it too. So no point.
Right now they can't do it, unless Sprint/HTC give them a tool to do so. If they were to do so, it'd probably leak here pretty quick. My understanding is that they have the same RUU we do, which was specifically coded not to allow downgrading. That's no accident, by the way...they plugged the old root holes and didn't want to let people downgrade and root.

bkrodgers said:
They may or may not do that, but the new one could have GB on it too. So no point.
Right now they can't do it, unless Sprint/HTC give them a tool to do so. If they were to do so, it'd probably leak here pretty quick. My understanding is that they have the same RUU we do, which was specifically coded not to allow downgrading. That's no accident, by the way...they plugged the old root holes and didn't want to let people downgrade and root.
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didnt HTC say that they unlocked the bootloaders, why did they lock it up on hboot 2.16.0001 ?

ok first off no they cant backrev your phone, they can only replace it
also they no longer care if you are rooted

munesh23 said:
didnt HTC say that they unlocked the bootloaders, why did they lock it up on hboot 2.16.0001 ?
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I believe they have 30 days from the release, and I thought I saw the official release was like 26 June [or mid June] so they 'technically' still have time.

teh roxxorz said:
I believe they have 30 days from the release, and I thought I saw the official release was like 26 June [or mid June] so they 'technically' still have time.
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if thats so, then hopefully soon i can root my 2.3, i seriously hate my evo right now it so boring without root.

munesh23 said:
if thats so, then hopefully soon i can root my 2.3, i seriously hate my evo right now it so boring without root.
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The only good that will really come of that is the source, so they can start making custom kernels for GB, like synergy, kingdom, ect; but yes, bring on the root.

munesh23 said:
if thats so, then hopefully soon i can root my 2.3, i seriously hate my evo right now it so boring without root.
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I know this might not be what your looking for but there's a thread in the EVO Development section for a mod for un-rooted EVO's. Might give you something to tinker around with while you wait for root
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teh roxxorz said:
I believe they have 30 days from the release, and I thought I saw the official release was like 26 June [or mid June] so they 'technically' still have time.
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No, that's how long they are supposed to have to release the kernel source code to comply with GPL.
As far as unlocking bootloaders, HTC said they were changing their policy, but haven't made commitments to how soon it will happen or how whether it'll apply to current devices.
I'm also not totally convinced that the carriers won't try and succeed in vetoing this new policy. Granted, they've allowed the Nexus, but they haven't promoted that device either. Hopefully they will get the message though and not stand in the way.

if a sprint store can downgrade a phone. why can't we do it as easily? I want to know exactly how they do it so we can spread the word. :-D

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if a sprint store can downgrade a phone. why can't we do it as easily? I want to know exactly how they do it so we can spread the word. :-D
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They can't do it.

bkrodgers said:
I'm also not totally convinced that the carriers won't try and succeed in vetoing this new policy. Granted, they've allowed the Nexus, but they haven't promoted that device either. Hopefully they will get the message though and not stand in the way.
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Sprint has been running commercials for the NS4G like crazy.
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thank you for this

munesh23 said:
didnt HTC say that they unlocked the bootloaders, why did they lock it up on hboot 2.16.0001 ?
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The bootloader on the EVO has never been unlocked.
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Sprint tech here, we can not revert phones back to 2.2 our RUU does not allow this. Lol I tried on a buyback yesterday, no dice. You shouldn't have taken the update, sorry.
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Sprint tech here, we can not revert phones back to 2.2 our RUU does not allow this. Lol I tried on a buyback yesterday, no dice. You shouldn't have taken the update, sorry.
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well i had to replace my phone and it came with 2.3, i would never take an OTA.

dgomez720 said:
Sprint tech here, we can not revert phones back to 2.2 our RUU does not allow this. Lol I tried on a buyback yesterday, no dice. You shouldn't have taken the update, sorry.
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Seconded. The only way to rollback 2.3 is to remove the chips and force flash them via a programmer. I have done this ONCE just to see if it could be done. To be honest, no customer would ever pay the cost of having it done and even if they would I can't tie up the service center that long for one customer.