I tried rooting my wifes EVO with Unrevoked, on the middle of the rooting process the program force closed on my PC and the installation aborted, now the phones just stays on a bootloop and I don't know how to fix this.
Any ideas?
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Which hardware version Evo? It won't let you retry to flash?
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What hboot version did the evo have? Did u check it before you rooted? If I were you, I would download a ruu and return the evo to stock and then try to reroot ....the hboot version you have will determine the root method you use..it is quite possible the hboot you have is not compliant with unrevoked ...there fore causing the issue you currently have...
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weaselp1 said:
What hboot version did the evo have? Did u check it before you rooted? If I were you, I would download a ruu and return the evo to stock and then try to reroot ....the hboot version you have will determine the root method you use..it is quite possible the hboot you have is not compliant with unrevoked ...there fore causing the issue you currently have...
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yeha I think your best bet is to run the RUU ( which is a program to run on your PC to reflash your Evo back to factory specs ) and then read and read and read the rooting guides before you do it. You have to check hardware versions, make RSA back ups, hboot versions etc.
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I just unrooted my phone by running the RUU update for 3.29.xxx and at bootloader screen, it is still showing S-OFF. Shouldn't it be S-ON? I'd appreciate some feedback as I am heading back to the sprint store and want to be sure the phone is completely unrooted. I recall the other time I ran this same procedure, it went back to S-ON.
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You need to flash the Unrevoked s-on tool. It can be found in several unrooting threads.
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You need to flash the Unrevoked s-on tool. It can be found in several unrooting threads.
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Thanks. I suspect it was the tool I used to root that had the Unrevoked component (never had this problem first time around); should've read the fine print...
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so you need to re-root (maybe with unrevoked even) and then flash the s-on tool through recovery. it can be found in the unrevoked wiki. after that, then run the ruu.
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so you need to re-root (maybe with unrevoked even) and then flash the s-on tool through recovery. it can be found in the unrevoked wiki. after that, then run the ruu.
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Yup.... exactly. Thanks.....highly appreciated. I guess this explains why most prefer not to use the Unrevoked method.
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glad i could help. another reason people dont like unrevoked is it is now outdated. if you run it with the new protected hboot 2.02, you will get screwed pretty bad.
it used to save people hours of struggle, now it kills ruthlessly (haha)
Just flash this as PC36IMG.zip:
http://goo-inside.me/evo/stock/RUU_...0.09.01_NV_1.77_003_release_154209_signed.zip
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Just flash this as PC36IMG.zip:
http://goo-inside.me/evo/stock/RUU_...0.09.01_NV_1.77_003_release_154209_signed.zip
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Does this downgrade HBOOT to .76.2000? If not, please list the exact steps + files to use. I have copies of Hboot_0.76.2000.zip and Hboot_2.02.0001-Patch but not sure of the other in which to flash them.
Thanks.
EDIT: I was able to get back S-ON, although I observed that bootloader doesn't show the updated value after flashing the unrevoked-s-on zip; not until you attempt to flash the stock PC36IMG file. The above RUU allowed me complete the unrooting process (now with hboot 2.02).
I guess the other pressing question is why do I need hboot 2.02 and not .93 or .76.2000?
I have a HTC Desire CDMA and I'm trying to root but I'm having issues. I've tried using unrevoked but I keep getting error messages for failed to unlock nand or software to new. I installed all the drivers I need properly and uninstalled HTC sync and left the drivers. I just can't see what I'm doing wrong. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Android 2.2
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Not 100% sure but I think the latest cdma hboot can't be rooted yet. What is your hboot version?
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Not 100% sure but I think the latest cdma hboot can't be rooted yet. What is your hboot version?
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1.06 still can't be rooted. Does sound like theyve got that hboot.
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How do you check your hboot version?
HTC Desire
hroot
boot via recovery:
turn off, hold vol down and power.
not sure but there may be a beta unrevoked 3.2 maybe. if it works, post!
I searched for a beta for unrevoked but didn't find one. Where would I have to look?
HTC Desire
perhaps was meant 3.32 link
and check your hboot version
we are working on getting the new HBOOT rooted. its not easy unfortunately and all of the easier methods have been ehausted and not alot of people want to risk their shiny new desires in an effort to get root.
I have hboot 1.06. Is it able to be rooted?
HTC Desire
hboot 1.06, No.
Not at this time. It is being worked on and I'm sure a lot of people are interested so keep posted.
Apparently it can't be rooted full stop, going by a post I saw on Android Forums (Phandroid)
I guess I will just wait for unrevoked 3.33 to be released.
HTC Desire
Or maybe Alpha Rev?
Seen this link?
http://alpharev.nl/x/
Very interesting.
I just tried to unroot my htc evo. Initially I has S-OFF, so I applied the S-ON patch, this changed me to S-ON. I then tried to flash PC36IMG.zip from and I was getting Main version is older. It looks like I am running hboot 0.93.0000. Any help is appreciated.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
Which pc36img.zip did you download, from this link?
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I downloaded the one in the thread. I was doing some searching and maybe this has to do with my hboot version? I was able to restore a nandroid backup, so I'm back at CM7, but I need to unroot so I can get the lcd on my phone fixed.
My buddy just unrooted his evo as well for the same issue, we just compared the radio and hboot version. Both are running hboot 0.93.0000, the difference is on the radio versions, mine is 2.15.00.11.19 his is 2.15.00.07.28. So is the "Main Version in older" error happening because of the radio version?
joshmeyer31 said:
I downloaded the one in the thread. I was doing some searching and maybe this has to do with my hboot version? I was able to restore a nandroid backup, so I'm back at CM7, but I need to unroot so I can get the lcd on my phone fixed.
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If you want to completely unroot just flash the s-on then run the ruu exe file. Make sure you have htc sync installed. It might be easier this way. Try running it in bootloader in fastboot mode. Just a suggestion......
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...0.09.01_NV_1.77_CNV_release_150224_signed.exe
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So when you say completely unroot, will that cause me any issues on rooting again? I will want to root again once I get my phone fixed.
joshmeyer31 said:
So when you say completely unroot, will that cause me any issues on rooting again? I will want to root again once I get my phone fixed.
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If you unroot you WILL be able to root again as long as you don't accept the OTA GB update. Accepting the ota will leave without root for good.....at least until a new method is achieved.
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My current image version is 3.70.651.1 and this updater is for 3.29.651.5, i ran it and it doesn't let me go backwards.
Just run the 3.70 ruu.
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joshmeyer31 said:
My buddy just unrooted his evo as well for the same issue, we just compared the radio and hboot version. Both are running hboot 0.93.0000, the difference is on the radio versions, mine is 2.15.00.11.19 his is 2.15.00.07.28. So is the "Main Version in older" error happening because of the radio version?
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I'm sure by now you have found out that yes, the radio version does make a difference, downgrade your radio to get the son.
the 3.70 ruu did the trick, thanks for the help guys
ok guys I have tried just about all threads and searches,I been at this since 9 am and still no results.I need to take my phone in so I need the S-on,I was on Synergy Rom tried to use unrevoked forever which didnt work I was on amon ra recovery but switched to clockwork where I had backups and tried unrevoked forever and still no S-on, My software info is as follows : baseband:2.15.00.05.02
software #3.29.651.5 and pri version is 2.15_003 : My hboot is 0.97.0000, I unrooted actuallly a couple of times and never had this problem followed the directions before and they worked to perfection.I believe the problems exist with my radio # as this is the error that my recovery is giving me : stating unsupported radio version .Any help please thank you
Downgrade your radio to an unrevoked compatible version. Then flash unrevoked forever. Should be that simple.
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Try downgrading your radio first to the version that came with 3.29 so it matches the software. Don't worry about the S-ON. Leave it off that way when u take it in even if anyone applies some sort of update you will still be good. Also, did you use unrevoked originally to obtain s-off?
Do Flash only the radio ? Meaning I found the correct radio do I have to worry about my wimax keys or does in come with the radio I'll be flashing ?
1) You're trying to get it s-on, but you're flashing unrevoked forever. Unrevoked forever gives you s-off, you'd need the s-on tool instead.
2) Sprint will service your phone if it is s-off, so leave it off to keep the possibility of rooting open. If the store tells you otherwise, tell them to double check Sprint's policy.
3) You will however need to flash it back to stock unrooted. Run an RUU from your computer or as a PC36IMG through your bootloader to achieve this.
Bonus - Even if your phone has to be replaced, hopefully Sprint/HTC/whoever won't flash it back to s-on and someone on xda will get lucky and get your s-off refurb. Either way I wouldn't bother with the s-on tool, just run the RUU and you'll be set.
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jayo1978 said:
Do Flash only the radio ? Meaning I found the correct radio do I have to worry about my wimax keys or does in come with the radio I'll be flashing ?
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Just flash the stand alone radio. Not a combo with the wimax pri and NV. Then unrevoked forever will work.
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plainjane said:
1) You're trying to get it s-on, but you're flashing unrevoked forever. Unrevoked forever gives you s-off, you'd need the s-on tool instead.
2) Sprint will service your phone if it is s-off, so leave it off to keep the possibility of rooting open. If the store tells you otherwise, tell them to double check Sprint's policy.
3) You will however need to flash it back to stock unrooted. Run an RUU from your computer or as a PC36IMG through your bootloader to achieve this.
Bonus - Even if your phone has to be replaced, hopefully Sprint/HTC/whoever won't flash it back to s-on and someone on xda will get lucky and get your s-off refurb. Either way I wouldn't bother with the s-on tool, just run the RUU and you'll be set.
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Why did you take the time to write out a long reply when you clearly didn't read his entire post. He has the gingerbread radio. He can't use the s-on tool until he downgrades to a compatible radio.
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Rem3Dy said:
Why did you take the time to write out a long reply when you clearly didn't read his entire post. He has the gingerbread radio. He can't use the s-on tool until he downgrades to a compatible radio.
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He is saying to leave S-Off, just RUU so it will be stock unrooted. Leaving it S-Off so that if some poor chap receives the phone refurbished, he won't have to worry if it is Gingerbread unrootable, as it is S-Off.
Hi, i've been looking around to help my friend with his new desire,
I would like to see if this works, according to my research...
If I ran the phone through unrevoked, would this root the phone?
And in turn, let us install rom manager + clockwork mod?
I don't have much experience around here as I am still looking about rooting my nexus
Hope you can help
Details needed.
Bootloader info, phone info...
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I'm gonna have to ask about the bootloader info, but it is currently running stock (latest) which I think is 2.2?
EDIT: How do you get into the bootloader? Is it power+ volume down?
Yes.
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If its running 2.2, chances are very high that you can root it with unrevoked. Make sure the hBOOT version is 0.93.xxxx
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If its the same as mine, yes unrevoked will do. However, i was having issues with CwM before so now im using amon ra recovery.just a heads up
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Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
Warmo161 said:
Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
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use google and find out.... or just follow one of the many noob guides
A noob guide would of answered all of your questions
Warmo161 said:
Ye, thats right, I just found out that it is 0.93
So my plan on my original post will work?
EDIT: Do we need S-off? And how does this affect the phone?
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It will work. As long as the drivers required are properly installed. And you don't need s-off unless you are planning to change the boot partitions (eg. Change from Stock hBOOT to CM7r2 hBOOT to get more space for apps)
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If your still not 100% sure I don't think you should even try rooting your friends phone. You'll need the htc usb drivers installed on pc, make sure the htc sync apps is not installed.
Use unrevoked to root and install cwm recovery, from there you can install any of the great roms.
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Please read the rooting faq in my signature. There's also a guide there which incorporates pre requisite information which (for some unknown reason) is missing from most other guides.
But read the faq too. It's not about blindly following steps. It's about understanding the process and what you are doing.
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