Solved. - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, so I have a samsung captivate, and with the captivate i do not have to root to flash recovery and then a custom ROM.
But, my friend has an EVO and wants a ROM. Only problem is he's running 2.2, which as I've read hasn't been rooted for evo yet.
So, can I bypass needing root by simply flashing recovery and flashing custom ROM?
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Smith

::bangs head off wall::
Yes, you can root 2.2 and no you can not bypass it
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Vandelay007 said:
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Yes, you can root 2.2 and no you can not bypass it
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lol sorry, I'm pressed for time to read.
UnrEVOked, right?? Trying...
If not correct, please help

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[Q]how do i install cm6 im already rooted?

it says step 4 wipe?
and step 5 install rom? what does that mean.. im already rooted with unrevoked 3
i was on 2.2 i downgraded to 2.1 then did the root...is there any clearer instructions? thanks !
Unrevoked isn't correct root look in the sticky topics to root correctly you need to boot into recovery to wipe when you do you select wipe the select dalvic catch and wipe data factory reset then select flash rom select cm then wait until its done then reboot you have installed cm I'll see if I can find I link for rooting
alextrox69 said:
it says step 4 wipe?
and step 5 install rom? what does that mean.. im already rooted with unrevoked 3
i was on 2.2 i downgraded to 2.1 then did the root...is there any clearer instructions? thanks !
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762 link for root
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krizno said:
Unrevoked isn't correct root look in the sticky topics to root correctly you need to boot into recovery to wipe when you do you select wipe the select dalvic catch and wipe data factory reset then select flash rom select cm then wait until its done then reboot you have installed cm I'll see if I can find I link for rooting
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THEN WHY THE HELL DID THE ROOT GUIDE FOR 2.2 tell me do do unrevoked...can i stil do the correct root now or will it f up my phone
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=690762 link for root
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can i do this even if i already did unrevoked forever? will it fuk up my phone? thanks?
i did wipe then i went to install and it didnt work
Yes you can should be fine unrevoked isn't full root i.e. root/nand unlock its just root you need nand unlocked so follow the tutorial from the beginning. Its like starting over no biggie the reason it said to use unrevoked because its a root method just not a full root method
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krizno said:
Yes you can should be fine unrevoked isn't full root i.e. root/nand unlock its just root you need nand unlocked so follow the tutorial from the beginning. Its like starting over no biggie the reason it said to use unrevoked because its a root method just not a full root method
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i got it to work..running cm6 now...the only thing is gps isnt working now
I thought unrevoked forever was full root and nand unlock?
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martyzidek said:
I thought unrevoked forever was full root and nand unlock?
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Yes. If you want CM6 you need the ENG bootloader. Look in my sig.
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Did you change kernals I heard there were gps problems with cm and kernals what cm are you running? Cm6 rc2 from 8_15 or the nightly? Also try putting the power control widget on you're screen and pushing the gps button on that that's been my fix in several roms some of them have it off by default
alextrox69 said:
i got it to work..running cm6 now...the only thing is gps isnt working now
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cyanogen said:
I just learned that the current iteration of BFS breaks GPS on many devices. BFS isn't part of CM, but if you're using one of the custom kernels with BFS and your GPS isn't working, thats the cause.
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finally got CM6 after unrooting Stock 2.2 Evo with unrevoked method after installing eng bootloader.

quick NAND unlock question

I rooted 2.2 froyo, and used unrevoked forever. S is unlocked but I am unable to install any cm6 roms. Does this mean nand is still locked on my phone? And if so what do I do to unlock it as I am wery about repeating the wrong steps. Thanks
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You are going to have to install the eng-bootloader in order to use the cm6 ROMs.
If you have not flashed any ROMs on your phone you should be at 2.1
Now you need to follow the rest of the instructions and install the eng-bootloader from the pc36img.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496
I have installed other roms currently running the latest fresh rom
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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martyzidek said:
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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Could you please confirm which boot loader you have on your phone?
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martyzidek said:
I never updated my bootloader when I rooted my 2.2 froyo.. I have cm6. Maybe I lucked out.
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Yes, please look at you're boot screen, let us know if it says ship or eng. Thx
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Just bought my evo!? I wanna root! HELP! 3.30.651OTA.

Has 3.30.651 software i wanna root but i have read else where that u cant. Can anyone help!?
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marcusva79 said:
Has 3.30.651 software i wanna root but i have read else where that u cant. Can anyone help!?
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I'm rooted and I have that exact version. I used unrevoked 3 to root my EVO.
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I have the same evo got it like a week ago I used the hboot s-off guide under android development but only problem I had with that program was that I couldnt access recovery so then I used unrevoked to flash clockworkmod revovery do this at your own rish though I messed my first evo up by just using unrevoked camera wouldnt work im 14 I think you will be able to figure out how to use the hboot guide but when you flash a rom make sure its a 3.30.651.3 other wise you camera wont work im using OmegeEvo v1.1 by racism
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Where do u get unrevoked 3 at? Do i get that from the market and will it brick my phone? Can i use any rin with it?
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do not use unrevoked it will permanently curropt your radio. unrevokied 3 is now out of date, thanks to htc's latest security update. use an alternative method if you happen to have a mac, i have a very nice 2 or 3 command root kit for you... testers wanted
So u cant use unrevoked 3? I do not have a mac i have a pc. I really want root mine. Im coming from the hero
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045 i can help you along if you get stuck
Using this method will work? Where do u start from?
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umm... the beginning?
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Where do u get unrevoked 3 at? Do i get that from the market and will it brick my phone? Can i use any rin with it?
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http://unrevoked.com/
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3
I did not have any problems rooting my EVO using Unrevoked3. I followed the simple instructions and the process was painless. Before getting my EVO, I rooted my Droid Incredible using Unrevoked3. As for it being outdated as stated by someone else, I'm unaware of it. Check out the second link above and read for yourself. Happy Thanksgiving.
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unrevoked does not work on any 3.30 evo software because of the new hboot security. it will not gain root, just corrupt the radio.
Go to goodandevo.net
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dkdude36 said:
unrevoked does not work on any 3.30 evo software because of the new hboot security. it will not gain root, just corrupt the radio.
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Okay. That's news to me. Thanks for the update. Happy Thanksgiving.
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Well **** i dont know which one to use. Does unrevoked 3 better and easier?
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Hahahah smartass!
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heh happy turkey day to all.......
Man i dont think i can root it via ADB. never done it before. There is no one click root method?
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i am trying to work out the bugs in a 3-command method... adb is not that hard to setup and use.
If u can do that 3 way command that would be easier.
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I know its not that hard to use but typing all the commands is what ****s me over
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HTC EVO 4g Gingerbread HELP!!!

Ok so I updated my phone to 2.3.3. Now can I still root it without loosing anything including the stock ROM?
If there is a root method that works for 2.3.3, then yes. Check the unrevoked website and other root related sites and see if it is possible.
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w4rl0 said:
Ok so I updated my phone to 2.3.3. Now can I still root it without loosing anything including the stock ROM?
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No root method for 2.3.3 yet. If you're s on, you're out of luck until a new exploit is discovered.
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k2buckley said:
No root method for 2.3.3 yet. If you're s on, you're out of luck until a new exploit is discovered.
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I didn't think there were. Thanks for confirming it, my friend....
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Please help, Im trying to root my new Evo

Im using this method found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045 and I ran into a problem on step (6A). its saying "mkdir failed for -p, read only file system". Can anyone help me? Everything went well until I ran the first part of this step. If someone could help, I'd be very greatful.. TIA
Why don't you just use unrevoked 3? Its really easy!
www.unrevoked.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
If you're already on GB (2.3) you wont be able to root.
do you have the latest gingerbread if u do u cant root it yet we dont have a rooting method yet but or devs and unrevoked r working at it
just youtube how to root evo 2.2/2.1 (put the firmware you have)
jadden said:
just youtube how to root evo 2.2/2.1 (put the firmware you have)
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Well its already at temperary root using the z4root. How do I start over? I don't wanna brick my phone. Im on 2.2 still. I can't post the firmware cuz its on a blue screen for the z4root thing.
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sniperkill said:
Well its already at temperary root using the z4root. How do I start over? I don't wanna brick my phone. Im on 2.2 still. I can't post the firmware cuz its on a blue screen for the z4root thing.
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Just use what I posted above, its the easiest method to root 2.2. All you need to do is restart to clear the temp root.
dirkyd3rk said:
Just use what I posted above, its the easiest method to root 2.2. All you need to do is restart to clear the temp root.
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Right, I forgot about that. Is unrevoked what everyones using to root their phones? Is it the best/stable way available?
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sniperkill said:
Right, I forgot about that. Is unrevoked what everyones using to root their phones? Is it the best/stable way available?
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Arguably THE best/easiest method out there.
Yes unrevoked us best or u can use the one root click method
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jadden said:
Yes unrevoked us best or u can use the one root click method
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What about amon-ra recovery? How do I get that? Does unrevoked install it?
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It's all still a little confusing to me but I'm a quick learner, lol.
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sniperkill said:
What about amon-ra recovery? How do I get that? Does unrevoked install it?
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Unrevoked will install clockwork, then you can install amon RA. Lets not jump the gun you still need root lol.
the way your rooting right now is the way i rooted my phone! i think i ran into that exact same problem back then too....i think i pulled my battery and started over....i cant remember...its been like 7-8 months.
also...what you can do...is run the RUU for 2.2 to wipe your phone (also do a factory reset beforehand too and back up your sd card on your comp) and then start over.
or try a different way...try unrevoked or xHausx's method: [ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11) - xda-developers
after you got your evo rooted....flash Amon_RA recovery ([Recovery] [09-Feb-2011] RA-supersonic-v2.3 - xda-developers)
hopefully this helps ya out!

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