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unable to root evo 4g with simpleroot or unrevoked

Hi all
I tried to root my evo (which had received the OTA 1.47.651.1 update already), but I've run into some problems...
I tried using the simpleroot OTA edition, but kept getting an error in step 3 where the script was unable to create a file in /data/app-cache/...
After that I tried the newly released unrevoked 3 method, which appeared to be working until near the end it rebooted the phone and said it was flashing the recovery, but the phone booted as normal and the program sat there saying it was flashing the recovery for >10min at which point I closed the program.
I was going to try one of the manual methods, but new when I boot into the HBOOT I get an error saying the main version is older, update failed. I've tried a couple different PC36IMG.zip files and all of them get the same error. And if I try to do a factory reset the phone just boots into the HBOOT screen and does nothing.
My phone can still boot normally and is usable except the camera will not turn on.
Can anyone try to help me fix my phone and get it rooted? Or at least restored to its original state?
Thanks in advance for any help!

ok scratch the camera part, after leaving the phone off for a bit and rebooting it appears to be working again... but the rest is still messed up

i had the same or similar problem because i had tried both root methods.
i got it to work with unrevoked 3 after:
1. removing pc36img.zip from the root of the SD card (apparently it'll always try to load a local image before attempting to connect to the PC)
2. uninstalling htc sync from the PC (others say this wasn't necessary, but it was definitely the step that allowed it to work successfully for me)

It turns out PDAnet also interferes with the driver accessing the evo.
Once i removed htc sync and pdanet both from my computer i was able to root my phone successfully.
not sure what the issue with simpleroot was though, but i didn't explore too deeply since unrevoked 3.1 worked now.

Man, that just saved the day for me! Thanks for the info about deleting the zip file.

hey I am having a similar proble with not being able to root. I tried all the stuff you guys suggested but it still wont work.
-i never installed htc sync or PDAnet
am i doing something wrong?

rparker85 said:
hey I am having a similar proble with not being able to root. I tried all the stuff you guys suggested but it still wont work.
-i never installed htc sync or PDAnet
am i doing something wrong?
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Are you trying to root Android 2.2 (Froyo)
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Android 2.2? I need to root so I can use the setcpu app. I'm not real tech savy but I know I tried all these methods and they didn't work. Am I doing something wrong

USB detection when connected to computer not working!(*POSSIBLY FIXED*)

- I think I found a fix and it was quite easy to be honest. All I did was reinstall HTC SYNC and my computer is recognizing my phone now. Only thing is, i'm pretty sure if you want to use adb you had to uninstall this.
- Another solution is to update the RADIO on your phone to the newest version. (CREDIT GOES TO HAZAKINS FOR FINDING THIS)
I successfully rooted 2.2 today with the new guide. The first rom I flashed was RevE and noticed that when I plugged in my usb, to my computer, the notification bar would show up with the option of mounting or charging and then disappear after a second. Not only that, the phone didn't charge at all while connected and the notification bar was clear and didn't tell me whether I was charging only, ect even though it usually does.
The only way I am able to access my SD card is strictly through recovery now by mounting the usb. Other than that, there is no other way for me to access my SD card. Let me be clear that YES I have tried more than one USB port and usb cable but still there has been no luck. Let me also add that it was working fine before rooting.
Also, I just flashed to CM R2 successfully and the same issue still exists. I'm not really sure what else to do.
One interesting thing, if this means anything, that I found, was that I saw the My HTC drivers in device manager only when I accessed my SD card through recovery, it never appeared when I tried to connect my phone to my computer outside of recovery.
So, I'm not really sure what else to do. I have rebooted both my phone and my computer and I am really leaning towards the fact that it may have to do with the My HTC drivers. The thing is though, add or remove programs doesn't show My HTC when my phone is connected to the homescreen. But, I did manage to uninstall it while in recovery mode and as soon as I went back to the homescreen the driver installed so fast that I couldn't stop it from installing.
So, I have no idea what to do

I just confirmed that I am not the only one with this issue in IRC. We both narrowed it down to the driver being the issue. I'm not sure how exactly I can delete it though because it only shows up for an instant and then disappears. It isn't even in add or remove programs.

When you connect your phone, try toggling the USB Debugging off and then back on. I had similar problem (not exactly the same) and this is what worked for me.
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I actually had this exact same problem... all the way up until I tried a different usb port... so I guess I got lucky.
But the one port was working fine up until I put the new ROM on it. Then it stopped working. Then I had to use a different port. I was able to do that... But now after phone reboot and PC reboot, 1st usb port works fine.
I hope it starts working for you.

I did same thing having same problem, I even downloaded another rom with rom manager and installed it, still same problem. When I plug in my USB cord it will pop up for a second on the phone to ask my charge or drive the goes away before i can do anything.

mikebeam said:
I did same thing having same problem, I even downloaded another rom with rom manager and installed it, still same problem. When I plug in my USB cord it will pop up for a second on the phone to ask my charge or drive the goes away before i can do anything.
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basically sums up my issue.

OK Here is the fix, buy a mini sdcard reader copy the pc36img file to your sdcard using this reader, install back in phone boot into recovery and let it update, then startover root process, this worked for me, I haven't update to 2.2 yet, but I got usb back

sombdy said:
When you connect your phone, try toggling the USB Debugging off and then back on. I had similar problem (not exactly the same) and this is what worked for me.
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Posting again.
Did you try this? Simple fix.
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My fix was to get rid of the extension USB cable extender I was using. Apparently the signal degrades too much across it. I tried 3 different extender cables too.

sombdy said:
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Did you try this? Simple fix.
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I tried that, it was a no go.

I had the same issue. Using Unrevoked states to uninstall the HTC sync drivers. Just reinstall them and it should charge your phone. That worked for me...

weidnerj said:
I had the same issue. Using Unrevoked states to uninstall the HTC sync drivers. Just reinstall them and it should charge your phone. That worked for me...
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I did that, twice, and the same issue is occurring.

Also having the same problem after the 2.2 down grade.

Same problem
I can't mount my SDcard either. I followed the new video tutorial to get root on phones that came with 2.2. I think something went wrong when i got that out of memory write error. I have tried two different computers and all their usb spots. I have not been able to mount sd card yet. It does charge however. Any ideas as what to do?? Oddly enough i was able to get Amon-ra recovery flashed so doesn't that mean i have full root??

Seems like a good amount of people are having this issue. If someone comes across a fix please share!!!

Try uninstalling My HTC and HTC Installer Drivers (I forgot the exact name) and then reinstalling HTC SYNC.

Got mine to work
on some other forum someone tried flashing the radios to the newest version and fixed the problem. I tried this as well and came back here to let you guys know that it worked for me also.
here is a link to the radio files.
link::::forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485

Easy fix: Uninstall the HTC software, then reinstall it.
This should reinstall the driver for your EVO.

the HTC software uninstall and reinstall didnt work for me. Wish it would have.

hazakins said:
the HTC software uninstall and reinstall didnt work for me. Wish it would have.
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Mine was working until I booted into recovery. Drivers got installed automatically and now I can't connect my phone to my PC again : /

Rooting trouble.

I tried to search through forums and not finding anything helpfull.
I have 2.2 on my incredible. At first when I tried to root with unrevoked it would do the first reboot and then say waiting for reboot. Then it would breifly say something like waiting to settle then give me a error about lost communication and try again.
I tried a couple of times and same issue. Then after coming back to try about 2 hours later, I can't run the program any more. I get a unexpected error. Any ideas on how to fix both issues?
I followed the guide and uninstalled those programs that it listed. And installed the drivers that it needed.

do you have the latest version of unrevoked?

I do or at least I think I do. I went to their page and got it directly from them.

I got the program running again, guess my comp needed to be turned off for awhile. But I still get comm lost unexpectedly with phone error.
I can hear the usb sound being played for something being connected and disconnected. Any ideas on how to stop that?

If you ever had HTC sync installed on your pc there are two apps that need to be uninstalled. Both are called HTC 'something'. Go to Add/Remove programs and make sure both are gone.
Also, did you read the unrevoked faq? There are other programs that can cause problems if installed on your pc.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked3
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SkyRaider Sense 3.5
Radio 2.15.00.11.15

can U please help me out? I'm trying to root and upgrade to Android 2.2 on my htc mytouch 3g slide but when my phone is on recovery mode, cmd adb doesnt show my phone is in recovery, all its shows is that my device is in offline mode....I can't move to the next step without this.....Please help me, I need specific instructions.
Thanks

Flo_baby:
I would go to the MT3G forums, and start there. U likely wont get alot of help in the Droid incredible forums. Since its two different phones and one is cdma the other is gsm they are also two different beast entirely
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ReRoot:Failing bad after Ruu to 3.70

Hello All after searching and following directions of multiple threads including this one http://vaelek.com/index.php?/topic/1666-guide-how-to-un-root-re-root-your-evo-4g/ Unrevoked3 method and this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8223391&postcount=1 Auto root method, Im completely stumped and lost on what to do next. Im a half a noob.
After having some flashing issues with any non aosp Gb roms, I was forced to do Unroot rerrot method in hopes that would fix it.
So I Ruu'd to this setup:
hardware 0003
2.15.00.11.19
3.70.651.1
pri 1.90_003
prl 60679
and was able to get back to stock 2.2 and s-on
So then trying to root again, ran into issues.
Unrevoked method:
Installed usb drivers & htc syn(then uninstall)
Debugging on
Phone charge mode
and when i get to step to run Unrevoked, I get to the familiar waiting for device.
Does this everytime
Note that might be important: Step Where i go into Device Manger, I never have "Other Devices" listed-Android 1.0 like its says it should. However, Im still able to install/update drivers under"Disk Drives" Htc Android Phone Usb Device
One Click AutoRoot method:
Followed steps as it says and when i get to right click on Autoroot.bat & run administrator Step, Black box pops up, Runs through its thing it says it doesnt recognize advice. Tried over and over same thing.
btw im on Windows Vista 64 bit
Heard that trying a previous version of unrevoked3(3.2) could solve this issue but had problems finding anything other than updated version. v also tried switching usb cables and other little things you would not think it would be but im desperate.
i dont know what else to do. Ive been searching google all day. Please please help me.

Do you have usb debugging enabled from your phone?
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Yes of course
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Xhausx man this m is killing me. I finally unrooted which I also trouble with and then I think
im good to go,all ihave to do reroot FINALLY! Yeah right. Frustrating as hell!
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Can someone help with this please? Sorry if I'm doing something I shoukdnt, but I haven't been able to enjoy anything regarding rooting/flashing & it hasn't been from lack of training and effort. So many problems iv had and I just want to be able to enjoy like everyone else. I'll be here to answer any questions that might help someone help me with this.
Thank you 1000 times for XDA
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Been doing looking online to figure why neither option is recognizing my device and still cannot root.
Could there be a chance the reason is I'm on a 64 bit system?
Any kind of help here would be great.
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htcevo4g03 said:
Been doing looking online to figure why neither option is recognizing my device and still cannot root.
Could there be a chance the reason is I'm on a 64 bit system?
Any kind of help here would be great.
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Is you phone on 2.2 or 2.3 unrooted? Also you installed the modified hboot drivers from unrevoked?

Ruu'd back to 2.2, my current set up is in op. And yes installed drivers, followed exact directions of the both Unrevoked method and autoroot method exactly as the directions say. Neither method is recognizing my device. See op.
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First and foremost, you need to turn usb debugging back on.

Sorry that was a typo, i always have it on when its suppose to be, sorry.
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After you installed the drivers, you see android bootloader interface once the phone is plugged in? Also, reboot your phone and pc, then try unrevoked again.

Yes I see that but I dont see Android 1.0 under other devices in device manager. Thought this could be part of the issue as well. Your suppose to see that after installing drivers and plunging in phone.
As a last resort I'm trying a different pc as we speak. If you have a step by step directions maybe something that is easy to follow that would be great. Starting the downloads now on the new pc.
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htcevo4g03 said:
Yes I see that but I dont see Android 1.0 under other devices in device manager. Thought this could be part of the issue as well. Your suppose to see that after installing drivers and plunging in phone.
As a last resort I'm trying a different pc as we speak. If you have a step by step directions maybe something that is easy to follow that would be great. Starting the downloads now on the new pc.
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This is my guide to rooting...so far flawless victory for those that have used it.
Rooting
1. http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.p...driver_install ; Download the hboot drivers needed for rooting. The instructions are also there of how to install them, straight forward.
2. Download unrevoked3 > http://unrevoked.com/recovery/ ; It will show up as reflash_package on your desktop; leave it alone for now
3. On your phone from a home screen: menu > settings > applications > development and make sure usb debugging is checked; needed so that unrevoked can find the phone; never turn this off
4. http://www.htc.com/us/support/evo-sprint/downloads/ ; Download htc sync and install it. After that, uninstall the program from your computer ; you only need the drivers from it.
5. On your phone, connect the to the pc in CHARGE ONLY, do not mount as a disk, ect, has to be charge only
6. On the desktop, run unrevoked [reflash_package], accept the disclaimer, blah blah
7. Just sit your phone down and let it do its thing. It'll take about 5 minutes, and the phone will reboot twice. Once its done, it'll say done. You can open your app drawer and you'll see an app that says superuser, and then you're done.
IF unrevoked tells you 'is your firmware too new?' boot into the bootloader [while turning the phone on, hold vol+down till you see a white screen with androids skateboarding.] Use the volume keys to navigate after the scan completes to clear storage [a factory reset, data will be lost] and then use the power button to select it, then repeat step #6.
To tether, you can flash a custom rom of your choosing after you've browsed, and then use the built in hot spot, or download wireless tether from the market, more later after you root.
Unrooting
1. http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever ; Scroll down to the FAQs, then download the unrevoked s-on zip. This places the security back on your phone, because rooting makes it s-off, and if s-on, quickest way to tell your phone was rooted.
2. Flash that file from recovery, then boot back into the bootloader [vol+down while turning phone on] and verify until its s-on.
3. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19699565/3.70 RUU Zip.zip ; rename that file to PC36IMG, place on the root of your sdcard [not in a folder] then flash it in the bootloader. When the scan that normally does nothing, it'll detect that file. Apply the update then reboot. That's a stock 3.70 firmware file, it'll take you back to stock, unrooted, s-on.

Ok will try it and let you know thank you so much
Edit
the first link is no good but i just googled unrevoked wiki and i think i got it
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htcevo4g03 said:
Ok will try it and let you know thank you so much
Edit
the first link is no good but i just googled unrevoked wiki and i think i got it
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No prob.
1st link for hboot drivers: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install

Hey I ran into an issue after right clicking android 1.0 and it starts installing, it then says
Hardware Update Wizard
The harware was not installed because The wizard cannot install the neccesary software
Click back if you have installation media such as a disK or if you know the location of the software????
what should I do?

htcevo4g03 said:
Hey I ran into an issue after right clicking android 1.0 and it starts installing, it then says
Hardware Update Wizard
The harware was not installed because The wizard cannot install the neccesary software
Click back if you have installation media such as a disK or if you know the location of the software????
what should I do?
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You need to click the bottom option of browse my pc for files, select browse, then navigate and select where you downloaded the hboot driver folder to, then make sure include all sub-folders is checked.

teh roxxorz said:
You need to click the bottom option of browse my pc for files, select browse, then navigate and select where you downloaded the hboot driver folder to, then make sure include all sub-folders is checked.
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Sorry Im obv one of the biggest noobs youv prob ever dealt with lol Got the drivers installed on to the next steps, thy for helping me out, its been months and im starting to see some light because of you!

Yo Got to part where I rum Unrevoked and OFCOURSE same ****, sorry im so frustrated with this whole process.
Same thing Waiting for Device Plug phone in now and enable debugging. Make dure Htc Sync is uninstalled. And this is a DIfferent pc but getting the same exact result, this is UNBEL!!
Everything went as it should but when opening unrevoked and the white box pops up it does nothing, it was the same issue I had on the original pc so I dont know at all what it is.

Iv given up for the night. Can't tell you how frustrated I am.
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Rooting problem with UnRevoked...

Hey guys i need help with rooting me Incredible... Im using unrevoked 3.32 but after my phone reboots i get a "Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try again."... ive tried using the other 8 usb ports i have and ive tried 2 other computers. but i get the same error. any help? is there another way to root than using Unrevoked?

Did you installed all the drivers before attempting unrevoked?
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yes. i have all of the drivers installed. i dont know why this is giving me so much trouble though. when i was with AT&T i had the Aria and i used unrevoked the 1st time with no problems but now its just pissin me off... lol

You either have bad drivers or your usb cord is faulty.
Make sure if you have HTC sync un install that .

Army_Spec_Ops said:
yes. i have all of the drivers installed. i dont know why this is giving me so much trouble though. when i was with AT&T i had the Aria and i used unrevoked the 1st time with no problems but now its just pissin me off... lol
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The standard HTC drivers, or the modified HTC drivers from unrEVOked? And yeah, definitely dump Sync if you installed that.

well i finally got past that but now its stuck at "Waiting for system to settle (might be a minute)..." its been 20 minutes...
i have the modified from unrevoked. and i never installed sync

If installed, remove dropbox.
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i dont have anything installed other than the stock apps. i completely started from scratch to root.

Try a different USB port and/or cable. Also, If you're on a laptop make sure you're laptop is plugged in and you are using performance power settings. Kind of sounds like the port is going into sleep mode and the app can't pick it up because it sees the port shut off.
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i dont have anything installed other than the stock apps. i completely started from scratch to root.
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im using a desktop. ive tried all 8 usb ports on it plus two other desktops... still nothing.

You have admin rights on the machine? When you download the Unrevoked exploit, unzip it and single click and right mouse button the executable, properties, unblock if blocked.
And, when running the unblocked executable, if Vista or Win7, right click and run as administrator.
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yes i have admin rights. im running XP

Stumped here....
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My only suggestion is if you still aren't properly rooted, try running unrevoked on a Mac. I rooted my Inc using a friend's Mac as I did not have to install drivers and it worked well. Is this an option for you?

not really.i dont know anyone that has a mac.

I did root my girl's HTC Desire about a month ago, and I couldn't get Unrevoked to run at all, just stuck @ Waiting for device... I installed the modified USB drivers from Unrevoked before hand, and that didn't work. I also installed the HTC Sync drivers, and after I did that, things worked. I had to use a different tool to root her phone, but maybe this is the issue?
I have seen where you can install HTC Sync, then uninstall just the program and leave the drivers.
I am rooting my friend's DInc tonight after work, I'll make note of the steps I use (it's been awhile!), and post back.

EDIT: WOOHOO!!! SUCCESS!! I had to uninstall and reinstall HTC Sync then uninstall it again

Welcome to the dark side!

Army_Spec_Ops said:
EDIT: WOOHOO!!! SUCCESS!! I had to uninstall and reinstall HTC Sync then uninstall it again
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Good job bud! I was just looking to update you on the steps we took last night to root my buddy's DInc, but you got it! Welcome!

go to application, development, check mark to usb debugging before you connect the phone to the pc. the Unrevoked will let you know that your phone was connected.. if i did it anybody can do it because im kind of new to this. i did it to my htc evo, htc hero "with Superone Click" and droid incredible so far