Which root should i do for my stock old evo? Should I update it first?
firmware 2.1-update1
baseband 1.39.00.05.31
kernal 2.6.29-a2443432 [email protected] #1
softwanre number 1.32.651.6
pri version 1.40_003
hardware version: 0003
hboot-0.79.0000
You cannot update after you are rooted. So yes, you should do all updates before rooting.
Is there a reason you are still on Android 2.1 when 2.2 has been out for months?
can i flash one of the roms on here to update after i root my phone? or should i really update first?
I haven't updated it due because i bought it along time ago without activating it. was trying to not give up my sero, but gave up in the end.
bob13bob said:
can i flash one of the roms on here to update after i root my phone? or should i really update first?
I haven't updated it due because i bought it along time ago without activating it. was trying to not give up my sero, but gave up in the end.
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You can update after rooting, just not with the over the air updates. Once rooted you could update to any version you want and there is even software from other phones that people have made usable on our phones.
thanks to the awesome xhausx, i've rooted according to his reply ehre
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10446434&postcount=1264
the roote myn's rom, everythings looks good so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=793471
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I never really kept track of the version numbers so I thought they were normal updates... But they started to happen suspiciously often so I decided to keep track of it this time.. Apparently my (rooted) EVO will not properly isntall 1.32.651.6 . It will just try to apply it, reboot, and then go back to 1.32.651.1 . Anyone else experiencing this?
Marky
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696462
Those red letters scare me
markyochoa said:
Those red letters scare me
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Lol, don't be scared. It is a typical disclaimer.
Even if you do brick your phone, take it to Sprint and say the OTA bricked it.!!
Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk
Is that the full OTA 1.32.651.6 update or just the radio?
markyochoa said:
Is that the full OTA 1.32.651.6 update or just the radio?
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I believe Toast's root method (and therefore pretty much all of the roots/ROMS out there) already has the initial SD Card/Security OTA update applied
v1pe said:
I believe Toast's root method (and therefore pretty much all of the roots/ROMS out there) already has the initial SD Card/Security OTA update applied
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The link above is just the Radio image which was part of the OTA update.
Neither of Toast's PC36IMG.zip files have the OTA applied. They are pre release engineering and user debugging versions of the stock ROM which were used to unlock NAND and Root the device.
Pretty much all of the baked ROMs available for DL will already have the .6 OTA integrated. You can check and see by looking in Settings / About Phone / Software Information and look for Firmware Version 2.1-update 1 and Build Number 1.32.651.6 .....
If you want the stock ROM, rooted, Flipz released it a day or two after the OTA came out. You can find it here as well.
i believe my phone couldn't update from 2.1 to 2.2 because i used the unrevoked method of rooting. in order for me to get 2.2 i updated my phone with the pc36img.zip file and then rooted again with unrevoked.
Now when i'm trying update from 2.2 with the new 3.29.651.5 update, the phone will have the triangle with a exclamation point.
Any ideas? thanks
So I read the Stickies, I read the idiot proof - im simply overwhelmed.
I guess I need another breakdown and to make sure everything on those guide is updated, link working, etc...
Question #1: I don't know what Version I am on, can I root?
Question #2: I don't know what Radio update im on, can I root?
Question #2b: Do I update Radio Before Root?
Question #2c: Link to the latest Radio and how to update Radio if unrooted?
Question #3: Anything else I need before going to the Idiot Proof Guide?
Question #4: On the Idiot Guide - it states I can skip if im not bacing up any Apps.
Is there any particular apps worth backing up? Or does he simply means, any apps I have downloaded from the market - to back them up if needed??
Anything else I should know?
thank you
1: To check the version go to settings/about phone/software information. All versions are currently rootable but depending on the version you may have to take different steps.
2: You can check your radio in the same menu as #1. Yes you can root and then flash latest radio after.
2b: Root first then flash latest radio.
2c: Once rooted go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
if you follow those instructions you will be rooted on stock rom with latest radios. Thats a good starting point and from there you can go ahead and flash any other roms.
3:Read more this never hurts
4: If your referring to the idiot guide done by the Biles note that it only works for those rooting pre 1.47. If your on 1.47 I would suggest you root using simple root app. That can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720565
lastly check out this read, I think it is the most comprehensive root guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
the above thread has video and explains differences with rooting different versions.
sorry I havent checked back since I posted.
Anyways this is my info:
Firmware 2.1-update1
Baseband Version (what is this): 1.39.00.05.31
Kernel Version: 2.6.29-a2443432
Build number: 1.32.651.6
Software number: same as build
Browser Version: WebKit 3.1
PRI version 1.40_003
PRL version: 60665
what is PRI and PRL?
87Octane said:
1: To check the version go to settings/about phone/software information. All versions are currently rootable but depending on the version you may have to take different steps.
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Hold on there - I don't think all versions are currently rootable. I think it would have been big news if they found root for 2.2. - I don't think I would have missed that
grrgrrgrr said:
sorry I havent checked back since I posted.
Anyways this is my info:
Firmware 2.1-update1
Baseband Version (what is this): 1.39.00.05.31
Kernel Version: 2.6.29-a2443432
Build number: 1.32.651.6
Software number: same as build
Browser Version: WebKit 3.1
PRI version 1.40_003
PRL version: 60665
what is PRI and PRL?
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don't worry about pri and prl. A lot of folk think its a big deal, but I don't think it really matters.
Use the 1 click simpleroot method - it's the easiest, then follow the instructions given above by 87Octane
fachadick said:
don't worry about pri and prl. A lot of folk think its a big deal, but I don't think it really matters.
Use the 1 click simpleroot method - it's the easiest, then follow the instructions given above by 87Octane
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im pre 1.47 so simple root doesn't work.
currently trying to download the PC36IMG for the past hour..
it keeps stopping at 114MB - stupid gay laptop and connection...
fachadick said:
Hold on there - I don't think all versions are currently rootable. I think it would have been big news if they found root for 2.2. - I don't think I would have missed that
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his post was on july 29
Shyfe said:
his post was on july 29
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lol - didn't even realize that this thread was brought back from the dead
well I am the OP so im allowed to ressurect my thread since I was unable to follow up after 87octane post, that and im pulling my newbie card
Hi everyone,
I know starting a new thread for an overused question is annoying but I really can't seem to find a confirming post.
My evo is rooted and the pri is 1.3. If I install the Stock RUU from sprint and then use the official updated version of android 2.2, would it update the pri to 1.4? I know I would lose root, maybe forever.
No it won't, their is no way currently to update the pri. All of the phones since release day came with the 1.40 pri, it has never been included in an OTA update or RUU. In other words, a pri update does not exist.
ahh thanks! Then can I ask, How did we get 1.34?
dabundan01 said:
ahh thanks! Then can I ask, How did we get 1.34?
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PRI 1.34_003 came as a result of rooting and installing the engineering bootloader.
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 2.05.00.06.10
Build Number: 1.47.651.1
PRI Version: 1:40_003
PRL Version: 60667
Issue:
I've followed Toastcfh's instructions to root in the past, and when I copy PC36IMG to the sdcard and go into recovery I get: Main main version is older.
I did some searching and saw most of the people that were getting that were on 2.2, but not me, I'm still on 2.1
I then saw a post to try unrevoked3 for the 'step one' part. When I tried to begin toastcfh's step 2 after unrevoked3 said 'done' the adb shell cat commands said 'cannot create /data/flash_image: permission denied'
I tried to reboot and run PC36IMG again, and got the same 'main version is older' error.
I don't know a whole lot about the technical programming side, but I have searched and can't find a resolution.
Please...help!
Uhm, all I could think of to do is use unrEVOked Forever, if you've done unrEVOked 3 that is.
no there is a root method for 1.47...give me a few
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=1.47.651.1
I tried the one above and it worked out for me.
here is another one just in case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004&highlight=1.47.651.1
munsterrr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=1.47.651.1
I tried the one above and it worked out for me.
here is another one just in case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004&highlight=1.47.651.1
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After I got stuck the first time, I tried that second link...thats where the unrevoked3 came in.
I'll try out the first method link in a couple days. I've got a couple busy days ahead of me. I'll just have to keep hitting no/cancel to all the 2.2 ota updates popping up on my phone...
dreamliner330 said:
After I got stuck the first time, I tried that second link...thats where the unrevoked3 came in.
I'll try out the first method link in a couple days. I've got a couple busy days ahead of me. I'll just have to keep hitting no/cancel to all the 2.2 ota updates popping up on my phone...
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Or you could turn off the automatic update check. Also, there are plenty of threads talking about how to get past the Main Version error.
The main version older problem resides in eng-PC36IMG.ZIP from my experience. Try whitslacks "How to Start Over" method or SteelH's Root Guide. Once you get a good eng-PC36IMG.ZIP, you're home free.
I don't know personally, but I have read that the Unrevoked3 + Unrevoked Forever works fine.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
dreamliner330 said:
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 2.05.00.06.10
Build Number: 1.47.651.1
PRI Version: 1:40_003
PRL Version:
Maybe he can't update because he has the newer PRI and PRL versions???
Sent from my Evo DC 3.5 using XDA App
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jorgetorres574 said:
dreamliner330 said:
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 2.05.00.06.10
Build Number: 1.47.651.1
PRI Version: 1:40_003
PRL Version:
Maybe he can't update because he has the newer PRI and PRL versions???
Sent from my Evo DC 3.5 using XDA App
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PRL woudn't do anything. The PRI is the same that all phones ship with. The only reason you would have anything older is if you flashed the eng build. There hasn't been a PRI update ever. So that's not the issue. I think he was trying to use an older root method, but for 1.47 you have to use the flash exploit or unrevoked, then use Forever or Toast's method.
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Search for ' epic easy root' for a thread by SteelH. That's what I used
Amazingly easy.
did u ever get ur evo rooted cause im running into the same problem
munsterrr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=1.47.651.1
I tried the one above and it worked out for me.
here is another one just in case
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004&highlight=1.47.651.1
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simple root is what i used for the .47 version. or you could take the ota and do the 2,2 root instructions
nicholaaaas said:
simple root is what i used for the .47 version. or you could take the ota and do the 2,2 root instructions
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ditto, simple root is the most effective/easiest way for 1.47.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=706411&highlight=simpleroot
yeah i did that one and it just tells me that older version stuff
Long first post:
I take over an EVO phone from my brother, which was rooted by his co-worker. He told me it was rooted, and flashed with a stock Sprint ROM (the phone still has all of the Sprint apps installed, and the interface looks exactly as the phone they display at Sprint stores). The phone has Android 2.1 (I assumed), and I have a popup stating that there is a System upgrade 1.32.651.6 (13.14 MB) FOTA.
My phone info:
Hardware version 0003
Firmware version 2.1-update1
Baseband version 1.39.00.05.31
Kernel version 2.6.29-a2443432
[email protected] #1
Build number 1.32.651.1 CL171253 release-keys
Software number 1.32.651.1
Browser version WebKit 3.1
PRI version 1.34_003
PRL version 60672
When I Hboot the phone (Power + Volumn down keys), I got:
Supersonic EVT-3 ENG S-OFF
HBOOT - 0.76.2000 (PC 3610000)
MICROP - 041f
Radio 1.39.00.05.31
Mar 30 2010
My question?
1. What do I need to do to upgrade my OS to Android 2.2?
2. What do I need to do, after upgrading the OS, to upgrade my Radio?
Please don't get me wrong. I read many posts in this forum. It seems like instructions for 2.1 were outdated, and I am not sure I should use newer instruction (intended for 2.2) on my phone. I don't really know which keywords to use to search for my case, hence this new thread is created.
I read this from the sticky thread, but when I read more on the link, ppl says "ROMs posted here update anything besides the OS itself. No radio/PRI/WiMAX updates at all." How do I upgrade my phone's OS?
I am getting an Over the Air (OTA) update from Sprint. Should I accept it if I am rooted?
No. Do not accept any Sprint OTA updates. If you are not using the latest update, check in the Android Development section. You must update to the latest ROOTED update by flashing it.
3.70.651.1 + Radios
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251 NEWEST ROOTED OTA. Use the First link for the Radios.
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Thanks all in advance.
Xitrum
Your phone is rooted with the same "grandfather" method I rooted mine, except no has bothered to update it as new OTA's have come out. You already have root and the engineering SPL on your phone. All you need to do is download the 2.2 based rom of your choice, drop it in the root of your SD card, boot into recovery, wipe everything and flash it.
Do not accept any OTA's that your phone is prompting you do to, or you can break the root and make things more complicated.
Edit: The link below has all the latest radio, PRI, NV and Wimax software. You can flash these now, but note that there will be more added to this list as some or all of these are changing with the latest OTA update that is being pushed out by Sprint right now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
step 1: download a deoxdexed version in this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
step 2: flash that file to your phone by using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831559
and then you are done
if you are rooted, NEVER accept OTA updates from sprint.
Thank you rugedraw for your help.
From your link, I did not see the OP stated anything about ROMs, kernels,... Can I assume that Radio, WiMAX, PRI & NV updates work for any versions of ROMs, kernels?
Thank you weaselp1. I bookmarked the links you posted.