I have a burning question which I'm very unsure as to what the answer is. I want to (finally) root my HTC Desire using Unrevoked3. The thing is, before I flash my phone, I'd like to back everything up first so I don't lose all my information like App data and SMS.
To my understanding, you lose everything when you flash and the unrevoked method flashed a recovery image when it's done. So will that delete all my data? Or is there a way I can Root my HTC desire first, back everything up, and then manually flash my own launcher?
I'll need help and proper steps with this, thank you.
You lose nothing when rooting with unrEVOked, only when flashing a new ROM
Would it be possible for me to retain certain aspects from the HTC stock programmes after I flash it? Like Facebook for HTC Sense and the Sense UI weather Widget?
You mean after you flash a custom ROM? Yes, just flash a Sense custom ROM (like LeeDroid) and you're good to go.
Rooting using unrEVOked does just that - root. It does nothing else so the ROM will be exactly as it is now but with root access
Thanks guys, rooting was a success!
If you don't mind me asking: What app would you recommend I use so I can back up all my contacts, SMSes and Apps (including data) so I can recover everything once I flash my phone?
I use titanium backup, it backs up everything when rooted. Also you might take a look at Mybackup Pro, SMS backup.
Related
Ive rooted my phone, and now would like tto put back on the same rom that came with the phone, but keep root. Is that possible? if so which rom is it?
Thx
you can only ever install a rooted rom, if you do not then you will lose your root.
so if you install your unrooted stock rom then yes you will lose your root.
the stock rooted rom is the generic htc rom, it would be the rom that came with the phone only with root access.
yeh i know thats y im using modaco, but i wondering if there was a clean rom based off the main one?
modaco custom rom, i think its at r3.1
a cleaned up and improved version of the generic htc rom, currently using it now and is flawless
you can find it in the development section
have a problem where my widgets dont add themselves to the widget screen using that rom for some reason
thats definitely not a common issue with the rom
make sure you wipe cache/data before installing the rom
Unroot (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6710092&postcount=4, near the end or the video tutorial at the end of the first post)
Then just follow the normal steps for root access, without flashing a new ROM once you're done.
Hey john does that still give me root access for apps such as titanium etc?
Hey everyone quick question. I'm still on an unrooted stock 2.1. Wanted to see what Froyo would bring before rooting. Now that it's here I want to upgrade and get my root on. How does this plan sound?
a) Root with unrevoked
b) Titanium backup
c) Root/Nand unlock with Simple Root
d) Restore with titanium backup
e) Nandroid backup
f) Flash one of the rooted 2.2 roms (probably Netarchy's rooted Odexed version)
Does this sound like a good plan to keep root and still keep all my data post wipes? I can flash Simple Root over unrevoked correct? Thanks for the help.
Hey, can anyone tell me the risks of rooting/using a custom ROM and such?
very hard to muck it up with unrevoked, just follow the instructions. dead simple.
Meant having it rooted
well, you wont get OTA updates, but the plus sides are you get custom roms that are tailored for whatever you want, speed, looks, etc, plus aps2sd, the main reason i took the plunge...
Yeah, but I can always return to factory defaults and then get the OTA updates right?
using clockworkmod recovery that is installed when you use unrevoked, make a nandroid backup, use restore to go back to original state, then you will get OTA again, no point though, just pick another rom! I can recomend Roufianos.com Desire V6 rom, had no trouble yet. happy rootin....
Thanks for the advice.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Hello guys,
First of all, I'm not new to rooting or custom ROMS, having said that my question is, what is the best method to root an EVO?
Browsing thru the forums, I found the following methods:
[ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11)
To my understanding, this method will flash a custom rom "Sprint Lovers ROM"
and
[Program] SimpleRoot .1 ---- 3 Click Root w/ nand unlock!!
This method recommends flashing a custom rom
Now, I do not want to flash a custom rom since I'm doing this for a friend and I do not want him to be dealing with custom roms, nandroid backups, etc. Is there another method to root an evo? Without having to flash a custom rom.
Thank you
Easiest, fastest, coolest way to root without a custom rom. Might have some issues with permissions if you don't flash a custom rom unless you're just trying to do basic junk like tether. I'd actually recommend flashing a stock rooted custom rom instead of just gaining root on the eng stock rom. Make sure you hit up the market and download busybox if you don't flash a custom rom and update superuser.
Run unrevoked 3 (1st one)
http://unrevoked.com/
Stock rooted rom, or you could just run sprint lovers. It just has few added tweaks but mostly stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA Premium App
Thank you and yes, he just wants to tether
unrevoked................
Browsing thru the forums, I found the following methods:
[ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ v2.5 (4/25/11)
To my understanding, this method will flash a custom rom "Sprint Lovers ROM"
Now, I do not want to flash a custom rom since I'm doing this for a friend and I do not want him to be dealing with custom roms, nandroid backups, etc. Is there another method to root an evo? Without having to flash a custom rom.
Most of the Hot Spot App usage will be from a custom rom in order for it to be unlocked. Wireless Tether will usually work as well and all you need is root. There are plenty of stock ruu's out there as well, but is a little more time consuming to run.
If you look down a little on xHaux's post in your first link...you can do a quick version that does not flash Sprint Lovers:
Instructions for Quick method:
This will completely wipe your phone. If you would like to back up your apps you can use Titanium backup to save them. It also has an option to save the system files but this can result in a buggy ROM afterward.
Extract AutoRoot.zip into a folder that is easy to find.
Open a DOS prompt by running the OpenShell file.
Type 'autoroot quick' and press Enter
It will then flash the engineering bootloader and the recovery through fastboot. Once it is finished you can use the bootloader menu to boot into the recovery and make a NANDroid, flash a ROM, radios, etc.
No matter the reason...a nandroid is always a good idea if only to do it once your happy with your decision on what to run.....something WILL happen when he/she finds out what options are out there. A quick restore will get you back to day one.
Also look even a bit farther down in the thread..there are options based on what hboot you have. xHausx's method was such a breeze...just sit back and watch the scripts do the work for you!
Good Luck
Unrevoked. One click and done.
Good day! My wife has her phone rooted with the stock 4.54 ROM that was in her phone when I rooted it. Has anyone come up with a way to update her phone to the current 4.67 version without losing root?
I know that I can just get a rooted, stock 4.67 ROM and flash it, but that is going to freak her out...starting over, so to speak. I guess like a few others I'm waiting for a rooted 4.67 update for a 4.54 ROM. If anyone knows of anything that can help, it would be great. If I could just let her upgrade and then re-root it using revolutionary, I certainly would.
Thank you for your time.
Only option is to back everything up in titanium backup, mybackup root, ultimate backup pro or something similar flash a stock rooted rom and restore all the apps and data for contacts just sync to Google and SMS use SMS backup/restore from market
We are legion, for we are many
nYdGeo said:
Good day! My wife has her phone rooted with the stock 4.54 ROM that was in her phone when I rooted it. Has anyone come up with a way to update her phone to the current 4.67 version without losing root?
I know that I can just get a rooted, stock 4.67 ROM and flash it, but that is going to freak her out...starting over, so to speak. I guess like a few others I'm waiting for a rooted 4.67 update for a 4.54 ROM. If anyone knows of anything that can help, it would be great. If I could just let her upgrade and then re-root it using revolutionary, I certainly would.
Thank you for your time.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You could just do a nandroid, then wipe just cache & dalvik cache (I'd probably wipe boot and system too), then flash one of the stock rooted ROMs. That would preserve all the data, though it might cause some instability. But if it doesn't, you're golden. I might play around with actually putting together a rooted OTA zip, though I personally don't see a need for it. But that's a project for tomorrow.....
Thanks for the input, folks. I guess I'm going to go with the full backup of everything and flash the rooted stock. She'll just have to deal with it.
Have a great day!
Get Titanium or My Backup. She will lose call log and SMS. If this is an issue the get SMS backup. I flash a different ROM atleast twice per week and it is simple with Titanium. It usually puts every app back before I even open titanium. If something is missing you just go in and click restore.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
nYdGeo said:
Thanks for the input, folks. I guess I'm going to go with the full backup of everything and flash the rooted stock. She'll just have to deal with it.
Have a great day!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So, per my post above, I was able to put together a rooted version of the OTA, but there are some restrictions on its use, unfortunately. It'll only work if you are currently rooted, and haven't removed any system apps. The OTA looks for each file that needs to be patched and if one is missing, it'll error out.
If you want to try it, let me know. All you have to do is flash it in recovery, actually. It's just like any other zip.