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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.
I recently got a new Evo cause I lost my RSA keys and they gave it to me with 3.29.651.5
I had my old Evo from launch and rooted it many times over so I know about the old rooting methods. I was searching through the forums and the only root method that I found for the latest OTA was the Unrevoked method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
Now I also read that Unrevoked had some issues before.
My phone information:
Hardware Version 0003
Software Version: 3.29.651.5
Hboot Version: 0.97.0000
Radio: 2.15.00.09.01
S-On
My questions:
Is this the only root method available to me?
Is this full root/NAND Unlocked?
Are there any issues or conflicts with other ROMs? (I know this is really vague but I know some ROMs want toastcfh's method done and I'm not sure if I can use that method with the latest OTA)
Thanks in advance.
Also just before someone goes "IT SAYS FULL NAND UNLOCK IN THE POST U NOOB!", I know it does.
I could be wrong but a while ago, Unrevoked didn't when they said they did. I think I remember seeing that it didn't really do full NAND unlocks. I'm wondering now if it does and if this is full permanent root. ie: It doesn't revert.
Sorry I personally didn't really look into Unrevoked nor tried it so before it I guess I'm looking for some reassurance.
I basically want to flash ROMs/kernels/radios/etc, nandroid backup/restore, revert to stock for repair purposes, and of course WIFI TETHER! lol
HA NVM!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
Just incase anyone else finds this -.-
I downloaded unrevoked 3 ive rooted mine and my girlfriends phone with no issues. However we have had our evos since the 1st day they came out. Will unrevoked work for 3.3 on the evo? If not is there a simple way someone who isnt to good with computers like myself can root these phones?
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Anyone?
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If your HBOOT version is 2.02 or 2.10, then no, unrevoked will not work.
From what I am reading... if you say you got your EVO from day 1, I assume that is June 4th, all EVOs from that date are from 0.87 HBOOT so yes, unrevoked would work for you.
Check your HBOOT version just in case.
fenixjn said:
From what I am reading... if you say you got your EVO from day 1, I assume that is June 4th, all EVOs from that date are from 0.87 HBOOT so yes, unrevoked would work for you.
Check your HBOOT version just in case.
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I think he already knows that his can be rooted. He says in his question that he had no issues rooting it or his girlfriends phone.
bmoreboy02 said:
I downloaded unrevoked 3 ive rooted mine and my girlfriends phone with no issues. However we have had our evos since the 1st day they came out. Will unrevoked work for 3.3 on the evo? If not is there a simple way someone who isnt to good with computers like myself can root these phones?
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I think what you want to know, is how to update to a 3.30.651.3 rom and keep root?
If that is what you are asking, then yes, you can look for one like in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=836728
You can download it and follow the directions, its easy. You should already be rooted, so if you install a rooted rom you should be OK.
If you are still on 3.29, make sure that you have S-OFF and ran Unrevoked Forever.
BASICALLY YES I BOUGHT MY EVOS THE 1ST FRIDAY THEY CAME OUT JUNE 4TH I BELIEVE. IVE NEVER DID ANYTHING TO IT EXCEPTH DOWNLOAD UPDATES SENT BY SPRINT. I FPUND OUT ABOUT ROOTING FOR FREE WIFI. DOWNLOADED UNREVOKED. DOWNLOADED THE ANDROID DRIVERS I GUESS BC IM USING WINDOWS 7 I NEEDED THEM. PLUGGED MINE AND MY GFS PHONE IN AND BAM! UNREVOKED HAD ME ROOTED IN MINUTES. SO I START GETTING A LITTLE COCKY AND GET ON THIS FORUM AND SEE IM WAY OUT OF MY LEAGUE. IM TRYING MY BEST TO SOAK IN AS MUCH INFO BY READING ALOT OF THE INFO IN THE Q&A FORUMS. NOT EXZACTLY SURE WHAT FLASHING ROM IS NOT SURE WHAT A KERNEL IS. FROM READING WHAT EVERYONE ON HERE IS DOING IAM WAYYYY BEHIND THE EIGHTBALL LOL. SO WHATS A EASY WAY FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME TO ROOT THE NEW EVOS. WILL UNREVOKED WORK? ALSO WHAT DO YOU RECCOMEND SOMEONE LIKE ME DO TO AN EVO THAT HASNT REALLY BEEN MODIFIED EXCEPT UNREVOKED?
OK SO THIS IS WHAT IAM LOOKING AT
ANDROID VERSION
2.2
BASEBAND VERSION
2.15.00.09.01
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.32.15-ge2fb08e
[email protected]#1!
SOFTWARE NUMBER
3.29.651.5
BROWSER VERSION
WEBKIT3.1
PRI VERSION
1.77_003
PRL VERSION
60670
I keep hearing everyone say use the "like a boss" method
Ok...so you first got the EVO when it came out in June, rooted it, but then applied a Sprint OTA update and lost root?
I'm not entirely sure what you are really asking because if you already obtained root, why would you need to root it again?
No i havent lost root. My phone is rooted. My friends have the new evo with the 3.3 software. Before i tell em to drive up to baltimore from richmond i wanna make sure it will work. Thre reason i posted the info about my phone is i guess it would just be useful for people to see what exzactly i have and would need
Ok...that's what I was thinking at first.
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OK SO THIS IS WHAT IAM LOOKING AT
ANDROID VERSION
2.2
BASEBAND VERSION
2.15.00.09.01
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.32.15-ge2fb08e
[email protected]#1!
SOFTWARE NUMBER
3.29.651.5
BROWSER VERSION
WEBKIT3.1
PRI VERSION
1.77_003
PRL VERSION
60670
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So this spec is his phone or yours? If this is his phone, then you can use unrevoked3 (I assume since the build is 3.29, the HBOOT is 0.97 or so).
No this is my phone
He just bought his from radioshack 4 days ago so im assuming he has all the newest software. Also thanks for explaining the difference in unrevoked 3 and forever on my other thread. Im assuming i need to save any info on my phone before running unrevoked forever. Sorry to be bouncing around so much but im just so anxious to learn so heres 2 questions
1) when flashing roms, is unrevoked 3 a tool i can use. Can i just click custom then select the rom i want to flash?
2) for my buddys phone, what is the simplest way to root his phone since unrevoked will not work. Im reading the tjread everyone is referring to as 'like a boss" but its not making much sense
1. I assume from you asking about unrevoked forever, you are still S-ON and trying to get S-OFF? When you ran unrevoked3, it should've installed a custom recovery (ClockworkMOD is what unrevoked uses I believe). That's where you flash unrevoked forever and any custom ROMs later (the files need to be on the root of your SDcard - meaning not in any folders).
To get to recovery: power off, then when you turn it back on, hold down VOL DOWN and POWER and that will put you into bootloader. It may attempt to locate PC36IMG.zip/etc files but you prob won't have them which is fine, after that, select Recovery and hit Power and you should be booting into recovery.
If you can, I would suggest doing a nandroid backup of your phone so in case anything does get messed up while flashing, you can restore back. To do this, go to backup or something like that (sorry, I use Amon_RA's recovery so the wording is most likely different). Once you are backed up, go to 'install zip from sdcard', then 'choose zip from sdcard', and then pick the file you want to flash. After that, reboot and you should be good to go.
Some custom ROMs require you to do a full wipe (data/cache/dalvik-cache - wipe each one twice) before you flash, so to do that you go to recovery and choose the wipe option. Stuff like radios, kernels, themes, you only need to wipe the cache and dalvik-cache.
2. As for your buddy's phone....I am not too familiar with the new EVO root methods but I think the "like a boss" edition which is now updated to "Yea, I'm On Top" edition seems to be the new way to root the new EVOs until unrevoked or someone else comes out with another way. You can check out these threads to get a better understand and post in them too if you have any questions and the guys with experience when those methods should be able to help. Sorry, I can't be of too much help here.
READ FIRST! Rooting Information and Common Problems + Questions (Updated:12/15/10)
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[ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ (updated for 2.02)(12/15/10)
Best of luck to you and your buddy.
After having looked at the EVO threads for the last 3 days, I cannot figure out how to root my friends Evo. I have an Epic 4G and have previously worked upon the Incredible and HTC Hero. I have never had any issues rooting and or installing CWM or custom ROMs. I am beginning to think the Evo is a POS but I know that not to be true. Maybe I am just becoming frustrated with trying numerous methods including xHausx’s auto root method and having nothing work. Currently SetCPU is working with root rights but no other application that needs root rights including ROM manager will work. I can’t even install Clockwork Mod let alone find the correct thread so that I can install it. Next, there are no backups for this phone and my friend never backed up his RSA or Wimax keys. Basically, here is where the phones stands as of now… can anyone tell step by step of how to get back to stock 2.2 aka Froyo with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G working?
Volume Down & Power Button Boot White Screen Info:
Supersonic EVT2-3 Ship S-on
Hboot-2.10.0001
Microp-041f
Touch Panel –ATMEL224_16ab
Radio-1.39.00.04.26
October 15, 2010, 12:07:00
Hardware Information:
Hardware version 0003
Wi-Fi MAC Address Unavailable
Blue Tooth Unavailable
4G MAC Address Unavailable
Software Information:
Firmware Version 2.1 update1
Baseband version 1.39.00.04.26
Kernel Version = 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
Build Number 1.32.651.1 CL171253 test-keys
Software number 1.32.651.1
Browser version Webkit 3.1
PRI Version 1.34_003
PRL Version 60662
Any help would be greatly appreciated and please let me know if more information is needed.
Thanks!
Not sure what you've been reading, but I had no problems rooting following this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
It is more involved than any of the 'auto' methods, but you also learn a great deal along the way.
What have you tried and what issues have you run into?
At this point, it may be a good idea to run RUU to bring it back to 100% stock before trying the method above.
what happened when you tried unrevoked or did you try that method?
From my understanding CWM sucks (sorry koush). Get Amon-Ra for recovery.
Can't think of a witty tag line. . . Swyped from my Warm Evo.
It's not that hard if you know what you're doing. The fact that it still has S-On means it's not rooted.
Before you root this phone update all the radios first. Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates and update the Profile, PRL, and HTC Software. From there read the following articles before you attempt to root again and possibly brick your friend's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790427
pre2epic4g said:
After having looked at the EVO threads for the last 3 days, I cannot figure out how to root my friends Evo. I have an Epic 4G and have previously worked upon the Incredible and HTC Hero. I have never had any issues rooting and or installing CWM or custom ROMs. I am beginning to think the Evo is a POS but I know that not to be true. Maybe I am just becoming frustrated with trying numerous methods including xHausx’s auto root method and having nothing work. Currently SetCPU is working with root rights but no other application that needs root rights including ROM manager will work. I can’t even install Clockwork Mod let alone find the correct thread so that I can install it. Next, there are no backups for this phone and my friend never backed up his RSA or Wimax keys. Basically, here is where the phones stands as of now… can anyone tell step by step of how to get back to stock 2.2 aka Froyo with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G working?
Volume Down & Power Button Boot White Screen Info:
Supersonic EVT2-3 Ship S-on
Hboot-2.10.0001
Microp-041f
Touch Panel –ATMEL224_16ab
Radio-1.39.00.04.26
October 15, 2010, 12:07:00
Hardware Information:
Hardware version 0003
Wi-Fi MAC Address Unavailable
Blue Tooth Unavailable
4G MAC Address Unavailable
Software Information:
Firmware Version 2.1 update1
Baseband version 1.39.00.04.26
Kernel Version = 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
Build Number 1.32.651.1 CL171253 test-keys
Software number 1.32.651.1
Browser version Webkit 3.1
PRI Version 1.34_003
PRL Version 60662
Any help would be greatly appreciated and please let me know if more information is needed.
Thanks!
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how do you have 2.10 hboot with 2.1???? and your baseband and software numbers are not matching up either, you are either on a different rom or took the most recent OTA then downgraded back to 2.1 which stock isnt capable.
shenanigans!
I am new to root, but I have to say, the process of rooting the Evo isn't hard.
What's hard is finding the RIGHT method to root it.
I searched high and low and found a multitude of rooting options and that's what made it confusing. Once I decided on a method (unrEVOked), it was painless and took less than
I see your problem. Your friend's EVO is still running the original 2.1 software. You just need to run Simple Root. I don't have a link since I'm posting from tapatalk but it should be easy enough to find with a search.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G with Tapatalk
run this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86NCAM22 with a computer and the phone plugged in, after it's done you will be stock, unrooted, 2.2
download is for 3.70 RUU
NewZJ said:
run this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86NCAM22 with a computer and the phone plugged in, after it's done you will be stock, unrooted, 2.2
download is for 3.70 RUU
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Good idea, I didn't notice the hboot issue before. Best thing to do is run the 3.70 RUU and then root using a method that's compatible with 3.70. I haven't kept up on the latest root methods so I don't really know which is the best one to use
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G with Tapatalk
NewZJ said:
run this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86NCAM22 with a computer and the phone plugged in, after it's done you will be stock, unrooted, 2.2
download is for 3.70 RUU
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pre2epic4g said:
After having looked at the EVO threads for the last 3 days, I cannot figure out how to root my friends Evo. I have an Epic 4G and have previously worked upon the Incredible and HTC Hero. I have never had any issues rooting and or installing CWM or custom ROMs. I am beginning to think the Evo is a POS but I know that not to be true. Maybe I am just becoming frustrated with trying numerous methods including xHausx’s auto root method and having nothing work. Currently SetCPU is working with root rights but no other application that needs root rights including ROM manager will work. I can’t even install Clockwork Mod let alone find the correct thread so that I can install it. Next, there are no backups for this phone and my friend never backed up his RSA or Wimax keys. Basically, here is where the phones stands as of now… can anyone tell step by step of how to get back to stock 2.2 aka Froyo with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G working?
Volume Down & Power Button Boot White Screen Info:
Supersonic EVT2-3 Ship S-on
Hboot-2.10.0001
Microp-041f
Touch Panel –ATMEL224_16ab
Radio-1.39.00.04.26
October 15, 2010, 12:07:00
Hardware Information:
Hardware version 0003
Wi-Fi MAC Address Unavailable
Blue Tooth Unavailable
4G MAC Address Unavailable
Software Information:
Firmware Version 2.1 update1
Baseband version 1.39.00.04.26
Kernel Version = 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
Build Number 1.32.651.1 CL171253 test-keys
Software number 1.32.651.1
Browser version Webkit 3.1
PRI Version 1.34_003
PRL Version 60662
Any help would be greatly appreciated and please let me know if more information is needed.
Thanks!
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gpz1100 said:
Not sure what you've been reading, but I had no problems rooting following this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
It is more involved than any of the 'auto' methods, but you also learn a great deal along the way.
What have you tried and what issues have you run into?
At this point, it may be a good idea to run RUU to bring it back to 100% stock before trying the method above.
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TonyArmstrong said:
I am new to root, but I have to say, the process of rooting the Evo isn't hard.
What's hard is finding the RIGHT method to root it.
I searched high and low and found a multitude of rooting options and that's what made it confusing. Once I decided on a method (unrEVOked), it was painless and took less than
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I must agree... why is it so simple on every other Android I have worked upon? For example... my epic has one click root... one step and that is it. Evo is a nightmare to root...
NewZJ said:
run this http://www.megaupload.com/?d=86NCAM22 with a computer and the phone plugged in, after it's done you will be stock, unrooted, 2.2
download is for 3.70 RUU
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trying this now
agentphantom said:
what happened when you tried unrevoked or did you try that method?
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no... way to much bad PR from what i have been reading...
pre2epic4g said:
I must agree... why is it so simple on every other Android I have worked upon? For example... my epic has one click root... one step and that is it. Evo is a nightmare to root...
trying this now
no... way to much bad PR from what i have been reading...
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Because HTC makes it difficult. We still have 1 click easy root. Get your facts straight.
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
once the phone has the proper software installed it is easy to root, the combination that phone had is highly improbable and so no root methods work
fbazaldua said:
It's not that hard if you know what you're doing. The fact that it still has S-On means it's not rooted.
Before you root this phone update all the radios first. Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates and update the Profile, PRL, and HTC Software. From there read the following articles before you attempt to root again and possibly brick your friend's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=790427
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Can anyone else confirm that this should be done before restoring back to the RUU?
TonyArmstrong said:
I am new to root, but I have to say, the process of rooting the Evo isn't hard.
What's hard is finding the RIGHT method to root it.
I searched high and low and found a multitude of rooting options and that's what made it confusing. Once I decided on a method (unrEVOked), it was painless and took less than
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So why is it so hard to find the right method? The Epic4G has just one to choose from for example. Is there a guide that tells one which one to choose? It should not be this difficult but it is.
Thanks for your reply and assistance.
NewZJ said:
once the phone has the proper software installed it is easy to root, the combination that phone had is highly improbable and so no root methods work
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Thanks NewZJ! I have no idea what he did to it before I started working on it but it was not in good shape that is for sure. After using this method, which root method should I use?
novanosis85 said:
Because HTC makes it difficult. We still have 1 click easy root. Get your facts straight.
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I am trying to get my facts straight but I can tell you 1 click easy root on Evo did not work on my friends Evo and so the name is somewhat misleading. On the Epic4G, 1 click root works on every Epic. That is the big difference but I thank you for your reply.
I've seen good results from the xhausx methods, he provides support with issues during the rooting process and that impressed me
he walked another person that was having issues rooting the other day, was very knowledgeable
NewZJ said:
I've seen good results from the xhaus methods, he provides support with issues during the rooting process and that impressed me
he walked another person that was having issues rooting the other day, was very knowledgeable
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So do I need to have Amon RA or CWM installed to use this RUU? After searching this forum I cant find any instructions on how to install an RUU.
it's an .exe so plug the phone into a windows pc then run the program
Hey guys, I'm trying to root my friend's EVO 4G but am a little confused, I'm not new to rooting as I've rooted my Incredible, DX, Fascinate, and Bionic but I just want to be safe and not mess up his phone. His
hboot version: 2.18.0001
android version: 2.3.5
baseband: 2.15.00.12.19
not sure if its needed but software number: 4.67.651.3
I just am wondering the best way to root it and get s-off? Also what recovery I oughtta use for it? What roms are quick but also good on battery life and what are good kernels to flash? Thanks everyone in advance!
Skidoo03 said:
Hey guys, I'm trying to root my friend's EVO 4G but am a little confused, I'm not new to rooting as I've rooted my Incredible, DX, Fascinate, and Bionic but I just want to be safe and not mess up his phone. His
hboot version: 2.18.0001
android version: 2.3.5
baseband: 2.15.00.12.19
not sure if its needed but software number: 4.67.651.3
I just am wondering the best way to root it and get s-off? Also what recovery I oughtta use for it? What roms are quick but also good on battery life and what are good kernels to flash? Thanks everyone in advance!
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based on your info of the phone you have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473373 Keep in mind the phone will be wiped after using the HTC dev unlock method there is no way around that so backup all his apps contacts ect. Htc dev only gives you s-on unlocked so you have to downgrade to achieve s-off. I recommend after you downgrade to froyo update to gingerbread and then use revolutionary since its easier. The best recovery is amon ra (supersonic ra) its the most recommended recovery for the og. For a rom i recommend MikG its sense 2.1+3.0 very stable alot of themes and tweaks for it. And for the kernel i recommend one of the freedom kernels because they come undervolted or anthrax test version because it have lagfree governor and smartass.
similar question, hence no new thread. how would one backup apps and their data files prior to rooting when in order to use the needed backup apps, you must be rooted (TB). If you root first, it causes you to lose everything and then theres nothing to back up. I was trying to save months of progress in a few apps when switching to a new evo for my wife. Is everything really completely gone? She's threatening to let the dogs inside for the night while I sleep in the doghouse.
djxtreme504 said:
similar question, hence no new thread. how would one backup apps and their data files prior to rooting when in order to use the needed backup apps, you must be rooted (TB). If you root first, it causes you to lose everything and then theres nothing to back up. I was trying to save months of progress in a few apps when switching to a new evo for my wife. Is everything really completely gone? She's threatening to let the dogs inside for the night while I sleep in the doghouse.
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I believe mybackup lets you backup contacts apps and sms mms. Never used it so can't say my experience with it. There might be other apps in the market you can check out that don't require root
Also you only lose everything if your phone is on software 4.67 since you have to use HTC dev. If your phone has hboot 2.16 and software 4.54 or is on 2.3.3 you can use revolutionary to achieve s-off and you won't lose anything
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my backup doesnt save the data that is stored in the root of the phone. i even put the app on the sd, but none of the data files associated with the app transfered over to the card.
evo4gnoob said:
based on your info of the phone you have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473373 I recommend after you downgrade to froyo update to gingerbread and then use revolutionary since its easier.
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You think Revolutionary is easier than unrEVOked? (especially with all that Serial Number and Beta Key stuff?)
At any rate, there's no reason to downgrade all the way to Froyo if you're going to use Revolutionary to root; you can just downgrade to the 4.54 GB ROM (or 4.24 or 4.53, for that matter), and root it with Revolutionary straight away. The only reason my guide downgrades to Froyo is because I think unrEVOked is easier, and it's a more permanent NAND unlock solution (since Revolutionary can simply be overwritten with a hex-edited HBOOT and it'll relock NAND).
But to each his or her own . . .
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You think Revolutionary is easier than unrEVOked? (especially with all that Serial Number and Beta Key stuff?)
At any rate, there's no reason to downgrade all the way to Froyo if you're going to use Revolutionary to root; you can just downgrade to the 4.54 GB ROM, and root it with Revolutionary straight away. The only reason my guide downgrades to Froyo is because I think unrEVOked is easier, and it's a more permanent NAND unlock solution (since Revolutionary can simply be overwritten with a hex-edited HBOOT and it'll relock NAND).
But to each his or her own . . .
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all you do is copy and paste for revolutionary and not everyone can make a hex edited hboot like yourself
evo4gnoob said:
all you do is copy and paste for revolutionary and not everyone can make a hex edited hboot like yourself
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True story, but as many times as it's been downloaded and as many posts I've seen around here with 6.17 HBOOT version and S-ON, I think the secret's out .
Besides, not everyone knows how to copy/paste to/from a command prompt window. It's not as straightforward as you might think (especially in Windows 7). I had to walk someone through it no less than an hour ago . . .