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I can not get ANY unroot method to work.

I need to return my phone because the earphone speaker is whacked out but I have spent the last couple hours trying to unroot it and NOTHING is working...
First I tried HTC Sync on my computer, and I get the Error [171]: USB Connecetion Error
Then I tried HTC sync on my bros computer (since I have unrooted using his laptop before with no problems) and I get a different error saying something about i have the wrong version of data utility updater or whatever.
I spent the last couple hours googleing both errors and looking for fixes, but for some reason I could not get any of them to work. I am as frustrated as can be rite now, and any help would be greatly appreciated....
I'd prefer some sort of "dumbed down" step by step process rather than being sent to a another link, because chances are I have tried that method already and I couldn't get it to work...
I also can not get adb shell to work. I installed the sdk, but it still wont show up...
any help from anybody will be greatly appreciated...

try applying the current over the air update. That took root away for many if I remember correctly.

did you enable USB debuging?

I tried searching for the ota's but they're not showing up.
also I am running dc 3.2 currently, which has debugging mode auto-enabled I believe.

So you tried using a stock rom from here to get your phone unrooted?
If you download one of those stock RUU roms it will be an exe file that will automatically install the rom to your phone...is this what you are saying isn't working?
Have you tried doing a full wipe/clear before running anything?

I had the same error when I was unrooting mine. I just unplugged the Evo while it still had the boot loader screen then ran the stock RUU. Worked like a charm.

yes. I tried installing the shipped RUU using HTC Sync, but sync keeps ****ting out on me and giving me errors. My only option seems to be unrooting my phone without using htc sync. But I have tried a couple of the methods e found, but none of them had detailed enough instructions for me to make them work....
I'v literally spent the majority of my day trying to unroot this damn phone and its driving me crazy.... I don't know wth the problem is.. I unrooted a previous EVO before, now it seems hopeless /:

Comrade P said:
I had the same error when I was unrooting mine. I just unplugged the Evo while it still had the boot loader screen then ran the stock RUU. Worked like a charm.
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what do you mean?

I GOT IT
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....

do the over the air update that is freshly released it will remove root and nand

Bang3r said:
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....
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In for this

starplaya93 said:
I need to return my phone because the earphone speaker is whacked out but I have spent the last couple hours trying to unroot it and NOTHING is working...
First I tried HTC Sync on my computer, and I get the Error [171]: USB Connecetion Error
Then I tried HTC sync on my bros computer (since I have unrooted using his laptop before with no problems) and I get a different error saying something about i have the wrong version of data utility updater or whatever.
I spent the last couple hours googleing both errors and looking for fixes, but for some reason I could not get any of them to work. I am as frustrated as can be rite now, and any help would be greatly appreciated....
I'd prefer some sort of "dumbed down" step by step process rather than being sent to a another link, because chances are I have tried that method already and I couldn't get it to work...
I also can not get adb shell to work. I installed the sdk, but it still wont show up...
any help from anybody will be greatly appreciated...
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Link to my tutorial (you will need adb though): http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7471721#post7471721

I'd find you the link but I'm at work right now but someone has a fix for that error. Basically I got that error whenever I tried to run the stock RUU and when the phone had the bootloader screen up I just took out the USB cable, stuck it back in, and then ran the RUU again.
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Bang3r said:
Hang tight fellow XDAers. Tutorial coming in about 20 min. I will post link in this thread when done. Took me forever to get past those errors too....
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You have no idea how much i'm looking forward to your guide. If it works then you my friend deserve a metal.

starplaya93 said:
You have no idea how much i'm looking forward to your guide. If it works then you my friend deserve a metal.
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It's up: http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743192

This works if you're rooted and NAND unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915

cosine83 said:
This works if you're rooted and NAND unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
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Well...I guess I missed that one when I was tooling around, so I wrote my own. You're right. It clearly mentions needing the proper HBOOT, which I found was the key.. But it doesn't mention how to UN ROOT after you "Start Over." It's basically the same thing though...Cheers...

http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g-roms-hacks/19278-how-unroot-return-stock.html

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Well...I guess I missed that one when I was tooling around, so I wrote my own. You're right. It clearly mentions needing the proper HBOOT, which I found was the key.. But it doesn't mention how to UN ROOT after you "Start Over." It's basically the same thing though...Cheers...
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When I place the PC zip file on my sd card and then boot into Hboot, it fails to recognize the card.
I used simple root to root my phone and I am running the .79 Hboot.
I'm trying to follow your instructions but I am about ready to throw this god dam phone at the wall and use insurance to get another one

starplaya93 said:
When I place the PC zip file on my sd card and then boot into Hboot, it fails to recognize the card.
I used simple root to root my phone and I am running the .79 Hboot.
I'm trying to follow your instructions but I am about ready to throw this god dam phone at the wall and use insurance to get another one
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You have the wrong H Boot. See here: http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7471721#post7471721
Should work on any .79 HBOOT in theory, but you have to change it to the .76 one before the RUU or the zip step you are having trouble with. Do Toast's step two which is found in the thread linked above.

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Hello
I just switched from the Evo to the Epic and love it so far. My ? is I can not for the life of me root the epic. I downloaded everything it says and still nada. If there is someone on these forums that can walk me through because it may have to do something with my computer I dont know but it is just so frustrating. I had the Omnia at one time with Verizon and I learned how to root with that but I just need someone to help me I have read all the post on the topic still no luck its just so frustrating
Thanks
Jeff

Well 1st question what kind of os do you have on your computor?
2nd did you download one clock root and recovery?
3rd did you turn your phone onto debugging mode?
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Don't forget the samsung drivers need to be installed on your pc..
sent from epic 4g

1st you need the samsung galaxy s drivers
2nd download the one click root and recovery FINAL with clockwork mod 2.5 or something
Then plug your phone in with usb debugging on, let it insall whatever on your computer, and then run the run.bat or whatever file in the one click recovery folder and it'll root it right in front of your eyes
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hey
Hey
I keep getting an error come up saying I do not have privelleges and I did download everything that was needed and it seems like it will only let me download anything only from the market maybe I need to switch to allow 3 rd party applications or something alont that lines and thanks for the fast responses Ill figure it out and my operation system is Windows Vista eternity if that means anything diff than normal windwos vista 2209 64 x with a quad core proc
Intle R Core Quad cpu Q9300 thats given me no problems in the past I rooted the samsung omnia with this ok its prob just one stupid thing im doing wrong

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
try this. it has just worked on a droid and the intercept. it is a pretty informed thread, no guarantee's

Hey everyone that responded thanks for all your help will let yall know when I get it or not but thanks a bunch

Z4Root from Android Market will work too.

Electrofreak said:
Z4Root from Android Market will work too.
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I thought they pulled z4root from the market?

Welcome!!
As it has been stated before, you'll need those drivers.
I've rooted 2 epics, the first one was done slowly and worked fine.
2nd one. I thought I got everything, but rushed it, and kept getting errors.
Had to re-read instructions,.. Make sure you follow everything, I remember I had to mount the SD card. (or was that flashing recovery...)
steps might have changed as this was so long ago.. I remember that kept getting me stuck.

please help with root issue (searched for 2 days & tried everything)

yes i have searched endlessly.
no i am not in anyway new to rooting (not claiming to be on the level of probably most here)
i have tried everything to get my replacement DInc to root. one confusing issue is that the error i get seems to bounce around all over the place. from back CID missing, to failed to gain root, to failed to flash recovery and is your firmware too new. i have tried:
* multiple versions of unrevoked.
* with and without sd card
* on charge only and on disk drive
* with and without firewalls enabled.
* did factory resets
* flashed a new RUU
i am almost sure i am forgetting something here but cant think offhand as i am about to go crazy with this thing. please if you have any suggestions then i will try anything. i know it may sound childish but if i cant root this thing after being used to it then i almost assume go back to my old razor.
thanks in advance

Sure you have the correct drivers (for windows machines)? Sometimes people have had to use different computers, couldn't hurt if you have access to another machine.
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Sure you have the correct drivers (for windows machines)? Sometimes people have had to use different computers, couldn't hurt if you have access to another machine.
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well yes i am sure that i have the correct drivers cause i broke out the other device that i havent sent back yet and it rooted using the same items that i have been attempting with this one for 2 days now. i can attempt the root on a different machine shortly when my parents are up, will post results.
any one else have any thoughts care to share?

shorty1993 said:
well yes i am sure that i have the correct drivers cause i broke out the other device that i havent sent back yet and it rooted using the same items that i have been attempting with this one for 2 days now. i can attempt the root on a different machine shortly when my parents are up, will post results.
any one else have any thoughts care to share?
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Try setting up the drivers from scratch for you new device. The same drivers worked when I rooted my buddies phone, but I had to re-download them from scratch to get it to work.

trickster2369 said:
Try setting up the drivers from scratch for you new device. The same drivers worked when I rooted my buddies phone, but I had to re-download them from scratch to get it to work.
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already tried this. actually i just installed windows 7 ultimate on my laptop just a few days ago so it was completely clean. did everything from square one with no changes in issues. i called verizon today and told them that the replacement device i received was doing alot a odd things (no mention of real issue obviously) so without hesitation he said he would send me another out. so hopefully there is just something about this particular device that is abnormal. i would still like to keep hearing opinions and trying solutions tho. who knows that something in the refurbish methods arent causing this currently. thanks to all.
anymore guesses.

I had problems using Unrevoked on windows. I put it on my Mac, and it worked the first time, no drivers or anything needed. Probably not the most helpful advice, but if you have access to a Mac, might as well give it a try.

Uninstall dropbox and PDA net if present. SD is fat32? Using stock USB for device? Launching unrevoked as admin? Right click on the exploit before running, see if properties show it from unknown computer, and unblock it if needed. Same story with the drivers, check and unblock from properties, then reinstall as admin.
Tried a different USB port on the PC?
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Did you get this resolved?
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wanted to post back the outcome which hopefully at some point will help someone. i made sure every possible combination of drivers, programs, menu options enabled/disabled appropriately. nothing fixed this. verizon sent me a new device out (obviously they werent told my reasoning), powered it up, plugged it into the same computer and 2 minutes later was rooted with not the first issue. thus i have concluded that there had to be something in the programming that would not accept root. unsure how considering i even ran the RUU multiple times. thankfully they sent me a replacement for my replacement cause dealing with a stock phone after being rooted just would not work out.
thanks all

Yea if that phone was having that much trouble getting root then it probably could have bricked in the long run. Good thing you did get a replacement and were able to root in the end.

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
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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