compliments of the local repair center.
Needless to say, I'm not rooted. What's my options?
Unfortunately for you, you have to wait until a root method is available for the newest firmware. Or find someone with an evo that hasn't taken the ota update, and doesn't care about rooting and trade phones
Vinchenzop, I don't mean to steal someone's thread with this question but it looks like you answered his question with what might just be the answer to mine so I'll ask it here. I think (I know) I did something very stupid yesterday after I uploaded to 2.3.3 on my rooted phone. I did it from here, not the official update and when I was done I know I was still rooted because I restored everything with Titanium backup. Well, seems Titanium on the auto backup didn't back everything up every night like I set and some of the backups missed data or some programs just weren't there so I did a restore of my programs from My Backup Pro. Something in there must've unrooted me because now when I open Titanium it says, after the request for approval to use it pops up, Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and includes BusyBox, and try again.
When I open Wireless tether it says it's been granted superuser permission but then says unable to start tethering, is your devise rooted?
Help please.
If you have s-off in bootloader you're still rooted. Try going to recovery and flashing this superuser fix/reboot and your permissions should work again.
http://db.tt/9D4X8hg
Sent from my PC36100
Just a quick reply, I'm on the road (pulled over) can't see my previous response but after that didn't work I went back into recovery and saw the option to reset permissions. You're a miracle worker. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm back to root.
RickMG said:
Just a quick reply, I'm on the road (pulled over) can't see my previous response but after that didn't work I went back into recovery and saw the option to reset permissions. You're a miracle worker. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I'm back to root.
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Glad you got it fixed man!
Sent from my PC36100
Rick, check your pm
dirkyd3rk said:
If you have s-off in bootloader you're still rooted. Try going to recovery and flashing this superuser fix/reboot and your permissions should work again.
Sent from my PC36100
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dirkyd3rk said:
Glad you got it fixed man!
Sent from my PC36100
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dirkyd3rk, I just noticed my response and it was for anyone else having the problem that I had. I just wanted to say the response was meant to say that I downloaded the file you mentioned above which eventually is the reason I was able to get back my root. I just needed the one more step I listed above about going back into recovery after doing your instructions and that is when I saw the option to "Reset Permissions" which I never saw before your fix and that did the final trick. Thank you so much again.
p.s. I had to delete your link above because I do not have enough posts but all those who might need it can see it in your original response to me.
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dirkyd3rk, I just noticed my response and for anyone else having the problem I had I just want to say the response was meant to say that I downloaded the file you gave me which eventually is the reason I was able to get back my root. I just needed the one more step I listed above about going back into recovery after your instructions and then I saw the option to "Reset Permissions" which I never saw before your fix and that did the final trick. Thank you so much again.
p.s. I had to delete your link above because I do not have enough posts but all those who might need it can see it in your original response to me.
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No problem man either way you're back in business that's all that matters lol.
Ok, posting in this thread bc its the closest subject to what i have going on.
I got my evo replaced last night for antenna issues. Old one had Fresh on it, and i want it back.
I am using the same memory card as was in my old evo
current phone has 2.2 build 3.70.651.1
this thread says there isnt a way to root with latest OTA. But the read first thread under Q&A says that my build is supported.
So i followed the instructions under xHausx guide and im getting stuck.
When i run my autoroot.bat file as administrator it opens up dos prompt and says
'res\ini.cmd' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
ERROR Cannot load init file! Make sure you extract everything out of the zip!
I downloaded the autoroot 2.5 file through the mirror linked on the guide and extracted it. I have HTC sync 2.0.35. (i know there is a new version 3.0 available but as it just came out yesterday i am assuming that the version is not needed for this method)
Debugging is checked
Phone was in charging mode
Any thoughts?
Im trying not to get discouraged. This is what happens when you let someone else root it the first time and dont pay attention.
I think i posted almost all details that i could think of.
Randomsilliness said:
Ok, posting in this thread bc its the closest subject to what i have going on.
I got my evo replaced last night for antenna issues. Old one had Fresh on it, and i want it back.
I am using the same memory card as was in my old evo
current phone has 2.2 build 3.70.651.1
this thread says there isnt a way to root with latest OTA. But the read first thread under Q&A says that my build is supported.
So i followed the instructions under xHausx guide and im getting stuck.
When i run my autoroot.bat file as administrator it opens up dos prompt and says
'res\ini.cmd' is not recognized as internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
ERROR Cannot load init file! Make sure you extract everything out of the zip!
I downloaded the autoroot 2.5 file through the mirror linked on the guide and extracted it. I have HTC sync 2.0.35. (i know there is a new version 3.0 available but as it just came out yesterday i am assuming that the version is not needed for this method)
Debugging is checked
Phone was in charging mode
Any thoughts?
Im trying not to get discouraged. This is what happens when you let someone else root it the first time and dont pay attention.
I think i posted almost all details that i could think of.
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Your phone luckily wasn't updated to the 2.3 OTA, so you can still root it. I have no experience with the Autoroot method, so unfortunately I cannot help you there. I can recommend using unrevoked instead to root your phone.
You'll need to uninstall HTC Sync, and download the modified drivers from the unrevoked site & install them. Download the latest version (I believe it's called reflashpackage.exe once it downloaded). Everything else you should already have covered - debugging on, charge only, etc. There are video walkthroughs of unrevoked on YouTube, if that helps you.
Once you've installed the drivers, plugged the phone in, and started unrevoked, it should only take about five minutes or so. The phone will reboot a couple of times, wait for it to say "done", then you're rooted. Unrevoked installs ClockworkMod, if you'd rather use Amon Ra you can get it from Rom Manager or from xda.
I'm sure that Autoroot is a great program, I just don't have experience with it. I've rooted with unrevoked once, and it was the easiest process I've seen for fully rooting/nand unlock.
Good luck!
...oh, and don't restore any nandroid backups from your old phone. User apps backed up with Titanium are fine, but nandroid backups are a baaaad idea.
(from... Evo/MIUI/Tapatalk)
Uninstall HTC sync would be my first thought...then start again with just the usb drivers.
Thanks, gonna try that method now. What better way to spend an evening right???
LOL
Ok.
Followed the instructions on Unrevoked.
Downloaded unrevoked 3.
installed drivers.
restarted phone,
opened unrevoked 3.
Program ran, then kicked off error “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?"
Looked up a few forums that says boot to bootloader and clear storage.
While doing this i noticed it says S-Off now.
Cleared storage, rebooted and ran unrevoked. It went through its little speal and rebooted the phone a few times.
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
Ok, so i found a thread that suggested downloading root checker.
it says i have root access.
So if im thinking correctly i just need to install a rom that i like?
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Ok.
Followed the instructions on Unrevoked.
Downloaded unrevoked 3.
installed drivers.
restarted phone,
opened unrevoked 3.
Program ran, then kicked off error “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?"
Looked up a few forums that says boot to bootloader and clear storage.
While doing this i noticed it says S-Off now.
Cleared storage, rebooted and ran unrevoked. It went through its little speal and rebooted the phone a few times.
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
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Ya...depending on what was imaged in the process, you will probably have a stock rom installed afterwards. I've done two EVO's (004) in the last day using this:
http://www.multiupload.com/HSWSV16NU0
when you are done..your will have a stock rooted sense.
But it sounds like you got through everything well, so no need to redo anything..happy flashing?
I still haven't got my replacement, apparently EVOs are backordered. I told the Sprint store to NOT update it to gingerbread. Told them I use Netflix too often and to leave it alone They said no problem.
Stuke00 said:
I still haven't got my replacement, apparently EVOs are backordered. I told the Sprint store to NOT update it to gingerbread. Told them I use Netflix too often and to leave it alone They said no problem.
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I did notice when I picked the one up for my son yesterday at Best Buy, they were updated the two customers before me. Did the same thing...just took the box without him even opening it and did my own thing.
After 2 replacements in a week on mine..today the third one came in and had the same solar flare in the middle of the screen. The guy at the sprint store was now a little more sympathetic and went and got a new 004 out of the back and let me do the activation myself...whew..no update done on that one either!
Randomsilliness said:
now unrevoked says "done" However, i still have stock HTC Sense.
*slams head on laptop*
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It's normal to have stock HTC Sense after you root (at least with unrevoked). Do you have Superuser in your app list?
bkrodgers said:
It's normal to have stock HTC Sense after you root (at least with unrevoked). Do you have Superuser in your app list?
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Yes i did have it. I copied my rom zip file over and installed it ... so i think everything is good.
Fresh 3.5
Tho my antenna is now going in and out a lot (which it didnt before the root, thats why i got the old one replaced due to it going in and out)
and 3g is SUPER slow.
Any ideas?
Related
I've done my searches here, and keep finding dead threads, or no real answers. My friend has an evo(me too, but I got mine rooted), and he wants to root. He is running 1.47 and hboot 0.79. I keep getting main version is older. I've used simpleroot to do this twice, so I know I'm using it correctly. Also switched SD cards. Another friend had the same thing, but his rooted. Is there anything I can do? Help me get root on his phone, and I'll donate a case of beer/dinner/whatever up to $20. First right answer gets it. Thanks! FOrgot to mention, I've been using simpleroot OTA, and it worked on mine and one another phone, but not this one
I had the same issue, when doing simple root it asks you to visit the flash website. When you do make sure to refresh the page again after the flash game loads. Once I did that I was able to fully root.
here this would work its way faster and easier
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720565
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=F8UN6Z3V93DL6
jacc1234 said:
I had the same issue, when doing simple root it asks you to visit the flash website. When you do make sure to refresh the page again after the flash game loads. Once I did that I was able to fully root.
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Been down that road about twenty times. No dice. Thanks for the suggestion, though
jonathanflores: Forgot to mention, simpleroot is what I've been using. Doesn't work.
are you wanting to just get back to 1.32 or trying to root 1.47?
Yellowcard8992 said:
are you wanting to just get back to 1.32 or trying to root 1.47?
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I'm trying to gain root access for wifi tether. That's all that matters is wireless tether, and not paying $30 a month for it.
Make sure you wipe the phone and reset it back to stock before attempting the simple root method. he may have loaded something that is messing with the flash bug used to gain access.
Make sure you dont' get a write error on step 3 when it asks you to go to the flash site. If you do start at step 1 again. The flash part is the key since that's the exploit they're using to get the old HBoot onto the EVO.
I got a write error at first. I put back in my 8gb card formatted it, started from step 1 followed every step to a T and was fine.
jahouse said:
Make sure you wipe the phone and reset it back to stock before attempting the simple root method. he may have loaded something that is messing with the flash bug used to gain access.
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This was done multiple times. At least 8 times, and that's minimum
donatom3 said:
Make sure you dont' get a write error on step 3 when it asks you to go to the flash site. If you do start at step 1 again. The flash part is the key since that's the exploit they're using to get the old HBoot onto the EVO.
I got a write error at first. I put back in my 8gb card formatted it, started from step 1 followed every step to a T and was fine.
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Hmmm...I'll check. Thanks
samfreese said:
This was done multiple times. At least 8 times, and that's minimum
Hmmm...I'll check. Thanks
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The Write error in step 3 appears briefly in the command window that pops up and it still lets you hit enter and continue like it worked.
I had some issues on a friends evo with simpleroot. I found that the issue was not all files were being pushed properly to the device. I checked after step 1 (booting into Windows, checking the SD card.) I noticed that the flash file was not on the SD card some of the times. Check that, make sure you have all the files.
Once I verified that all the files were on there, it worked perfectly.
Phyllip J FRy said:
I had some issues on a friends evo with simpleroot. I found that the issue was not all files were being pushed properly to the device. I checked after step 1 (booting into Windows, checking the SD card.) I noticed that the flash file was not on the SD card some of the times. Check that, make sure you have all the files.
Once I verified that all the files were on there, it worked perfectly.
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That's a good piont the writing step in step 1 can take longer. You gotta make sure it showed everything go through. One file takes 5 minutes and shows nothing on the screen as it's copying. You may want to check the SD card afterwards that all the files it said it copied are present on the card.
Use the manual method I posted originally (simpleRoot is based off of it). It works, I've done 4 EVOs with it personally.
Have you tried Unrevoked3? unrevoked .com/recovery
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.
Sent from my EVO using the XDA App
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
Bang3r said:
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.
Hey ive been trying to root my evo all day it is on version 2.1-update1. I was able to root my brothers perfectly fine using the downloads and tutorial from the idiot-proof guide to rooting by thebiles. But on mine I get stuck right at the beginning, when i try to flash the PC36IMG my bootloader says main version older. I feel like ive tried everything if anyone can help I'd reallly appreciate it thanks.
Try simple root, and keep trying. I got that same error even with simple root on my buddies 3 times before it worked. Don't know why. Maybe try copying the pc36img to the sd card instead of letting simple root push it...gl!
I agree with the simple root approach. Not trying to highjack your post but I have a question back at you if I may. You say you have one root EVO and one not root? If so the the root has PRI 1.34 and the nonroot 1.40? Could you perhaps do a data speed comparison on these and post the results? I am real curious...
sorry man i saw your post like 2 minutes too late the simpleroot worked right before i refreshed this page thanks for the help though guys appreciate it
one more quick question while PC36IMG was flashing the 2nd "tp" file said bypassed next to it rather than OK like all the others and the first tp had a blank next to it...is this a problem i should look into before unlocking the nand and all that other good stuff?
No problem glad you got it working. This was kinda like going to the casino...getting up to go to the bathroom...coming back to see someone hit the jackpot on your machine....hahaha!!!
That is normal....mine did that.
thanks man appreciate it...one more question for anyone that can help, im using the idiot proof guide and im on step 56 but when i try to enter the adb shell i get an error from command prompt saying "error: more than one device and emulator" i entered the shell perfectly fine like 2 steps before that and used it to flash the new pc36img rom but now i get this error to enter shell again how do i fix this error?
Okay I came here thinking this might finally be it... but nope I tried all the solutions mentioned here but to no avail. I am frustrated and still getting the main version is older. Does anyone know what is causing this error. Please I'm using usb debugging I wiped and backed my SD and have ota that came out in June. I installed Microsoft net frame and htc drivers. I updated simple root and the update log said this was to fix the error but still getting the same error. Any suggestions
I have the same issue, pretty much have tried everything with no luck, kind bummed at the moment, hope someone can help
Thanks
I got to work FINALLY!!!!!
So finally i got the main version error older NO MORE. So i decided to share what i did in hopes that it will work for all of you frustrated out there.
1) Download simple root from xda forum, dont download it anywhere else. The first time i tried i downloaded it at another android forum and even though it may seem the same, this version for some reason was not pushing the files as it suppose to. So again download from forum. Search for it on XDA.
2) Be patient and prepare yourself.
3) Make sure you on the 147 ota version. Not froyo. or before any version before ota because you can use old simple root.
4) After you download it extract it to a folder. Choose whatever location suits you i like desktop so i can delete file after i use it and keep zip. Be sure to update the program. Open it and let it search for downlaod or go to root folder and search for the updater.
5) Before running the program check the obvious. Is usb debugging enable, Do i have microsoft netframe, Are my phone drivers correct. Is the usb cable correctly connected to my computer and phone. Did i choose charge only when connected to the computer.
6) Now on your phone, and this step did it for me, go to Settings>SDandPhoneStorage>FactoryDataReset. Brace yourself this will wipe data it will not change your version. But if you want do a backup the folder of your contacts and whatever you have in your SD card, this is the time to do so. Mount as disk drive, and remember to change back to CHARGE ONLY. I skipped this because rooting was more important than my girlfriends phone number.
7) Now youre noobiness is ready connect phone double check Step 5. In case you missed something.
8) Run the simple root downloaded from XDA forum. Wait for it to push files is wont take long but me patient. Think of it passing 180mb to sd card so it takes some time.
9) Phone will reboot in a screen with skating androids Push power button and WAIT. It will find file and you shouldnt be getting "main version older" reboot error you where getting if you paid close attention to detail. Now update push volume up.
10) Why so impatient wait for it to update files. Once its down just push volume up for reboot. First time it reboots after root or when u flash a rom it usually takes longer, enough to get u nervous but dont be WAIT.
11) Easy sailing now but youre not done yet. Hit recovery once your phone reboot. Choose the method you want i chose Clockwork it works just fine for flashing roms.
12) Congrats your fully root and can flash that cool rom youve been reading about. Suggestions: DamageControl or Cyanogen but go ahead and try whichever you like.
13) YOURE DONE WOOF
If for some reason, it happened to me with AvaFroyo, when you flash your rom it goes on a loop and keeps rebooting dont panic that is what the recovery is for just put your microSD on a card reader delete the rom that is giving you problem and place another one and Reflash. Read how to flash rom you have to wipe on Recovery menu everytime you flash a different rom.
I hope this helps...Its in plain english not Dev English so...
Thanks for taking an interest in my problem and trying to help.
Here's what I've figured out. I tried doing Toast's root method for linux and the directions weren't idiot proof because I screwed them up. I've explained how far I've gotten in other threads. If that's relevant just ask and I'll explain exactly what I did.
Anyway my phone does the basics. It allows me to make phone calls, text, and look at the internet on the phone so this isn't an emergency but it I am worse off than I was before I tried to root because I can no longer use easytether.
I had no problem with easytether prior to the root attempt, and it still works when I hook it up with my wifes untampered evo. with my phone but with my wife's evo, I've never messed with that one, I have no trouble connecting with easy tether.
Some of the things I've noticed about the device since the attmept...
-I can't update to 2.2 via the OTA or any other method, my device says no updates are available.
-Simple root wasn't so simple, the phone never shut off and rebooted into boot screen like the red screen said it would in step 1.
How do I reset the device to the way it was the day it was purchased. I've got everything I need backed up. I'm ready to reset just tell me how.
Thanks.
Please?
I know it bothers people here when they think someone didn't research anything first but I really did. The problem was I'm on linux so most of the stuff I researched didn't seem to apply, not to mention I'm quite illiterate in the terminal... but working on it. I'd really like to get this phone back to stock so I can try again.
Can anyone help?
what ROM are you running? base on eclair 2.1 or froyo 2.2..
try this http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic
They are the Stock Unmodified ROMs for your EVO 4G the first 3 are Eclair (2.1) and the last 2 are Froyo (2.2)
Just know that if you use any of this you will LOSE Root..
Hope it helps..
I recomend you try 1.47.651.1 first ...
Good Luck
hortstu said:
Thanks for taking an interest in my problem and trying to help.
Here's what I've figured out. I tried doing Toast's root method for linux and the directions weren't idiot proof because I screwed them up. I've explained how far I've gotten in other threads. If that's relevant just ask and I'll explain exactly what I did.
Anyway my phone does the basics. It allows me to make phone calls, text, and look at the internet on the phone so this isn't an emergency but it I am worse off than I was before I tried to root because I can no longer use easytether.
I had no problem with easytether prior to the root attempt, and it still works when I hook it up with my wifes untampered evo. with my phone but with my wife's evo, I've never messed with that one, I have no trouble connecting with easy tether.
Some of the things I've noticed about the device since the attmept...
-I can't update to 2.2 via the OTA or any other method, my device says no updates are available.
-Simple root wasn't so simple, the phone never shut off and rebooted into boot screen like the red screen said it would in step 1.
How do I reset the device to the way it was the day it was purchased. I've got everything I need backed up. I'm ready to reset just tell me how.
Thanks.
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I bet a friend told you about root without giving you all the details, right? Haha. Ok, back to business. Rooting will make it impossible to receive ota updates. This is not a problem, because devs post rooted ota updates that you can flash manually. As far as I know, root is 100% permanent, but you don't know the goods. First of all, search wireless tether root in market it should have a green wifi icon. Second, try some custom roms and themes. I bet you will cry when you see yourself asking to go back to stock....
jadehawk said:
what ROM are you running? base on eclair 2.1 or froyo 2.2..
try this http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Supersonic
They are the Stock Unmodified ROMs for your EVO 4G the first 3 are Eclair (2.1) and the last 2 are Froyo (2.2)
Just know that if you use any of this you will LOSE Root..
Hope it helps..
I recomend you try 1.47.651.1 first ...
Good Luck
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I never got to the point where I could flash a ROM or got root. S was never off.
just in case it makes a difference.
firmware= 2.1-update1
baseband version= 1.39.00.04.26
kernel version= 2.6.29-a2443432
build#= 1.32.651.1 CL171253 test-keys
software#= 1.32.651.1
I think the rest is up to date.
I bet a friend told you about root without giving you all the details, right? Haha.
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Actually I'm a bit of a forum junkie and as soon as I got this phone I found the android forums and have spent a ton of time there trying to maximize the utility of this device. I've done the opposite.
Ok, back to business. Rooting will make it impossible to receive ota updates. This is not a problem, because devs post rooted ota updates that you can flash manually. As far as I know, root is 100% permanent, but you don't know the goods. First of all, search wireless tether root in market it should have a green wifi icon. Second, try some custom roms and themes. I bet you will cry when you see yourself asking to go back to stock....
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I only want to go back to stock so I can get rooted! I can't root because I can't get 2.2 so I can't use unrevoked 3.21. I can't use simple because of some problem I had with the toast linux method that seems to be screwing up everything since. I appreciate the input I hope I've explained myself better.
hortstu said:
Please?
I know it bothers people here when they think someone didn't research anything first but I really did. The problem was I'm on linux so most of the stuff I researched didn't seem to apply, not to mention I'm quite illiterate in the terminal... but working on it. I'd really like to get this phone back to stock so I can try again.
Can anyone help?
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Use this to go back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
grouse130 said:
Use this to go back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
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The problem is I don't think I'm rooted.I flashed pc36img.zip and never made it any further. Am I rooted. Do I need to undo this or can I do a hard reset?
grouse130 said:
Use this to go back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
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OK so here's why I think I'm not rooted, when I follow step one of the detailed directions,
Power off the phone and reboot into the recovery by holding VOL DOWN + POWER until it boots to the white screen. Then select RECOVERY.
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I get a screen with an evo, a red triangle, and a red exclamation point.
Where do I go from here?
Any direction will be immensely appreciated.
To find out if you're rooted, simply try to run an app that requires root access. Try downloading Titanium back up, and as soon as you install it, hit the "Problem?" button on the lower right and install busybox. One of the first lines on the main screen of the app says:
Root access => OK (Busybox 1.16.0 from app)
If it does not say "root access => OK" and you cannot use the app, then you don't have root.
hortstu said:
OK so here's why I think I'm not rooted, when I follow step one of the detailed directions,
I get a screen with an evo, a red triangle, and a red exclamation point.
Where do I go from here?
Any direction will be immensely appreciated.
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From this screen, if you hold volume up and press the power key, it will take you to the hboot menu.
Have you flashed a recovery img?
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rugedraw said:
From this screen, if you hold volume up and press the power key, it will take you to the hboot menu.
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OK so I'm at the "hboot" screen.
Code:
Android system recovery <2e>
Use volume...
click power key...
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Then in yellow, below the device picture, triangle, and exclamation I have
Code:
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Not sure where you're steering me rugedraw but thanks for the help...
hortstu said:
OK so I'm at the "hboot" screen.
Code:
Android system recovery <2e>
Use volume...
click power key...
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
Then in yellow, below the device picture, triangle, and exclamation I have
Code:
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/command
Not sure where you're steering me rugedraw but thanks for the help...
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To check if you are rooted. Download "Terminal Emulator" on the market. If it starts up and when it is done booting, you get a # prompt, you are rooted. If you get a $ prompt. You are not rooted.
You also do not have a custom recovery installed on your phone (the recovery screen you have is the stock one). Try finishing up the process by doing Toast part II -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835&highlight=Part-2
To find out if you're rooted, simply try to run an app that requires root access. Try downloading Titanium back up, and as soon as you install it, hit the "Problem?" button on the lower right and install busybox. One of the first lines on the main screen of the app says:
Root access => OK (Busybox 1.16.0 from app)
If it does not say "root access => OK" and you cannot use the app, then you don't have root.
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Finally went back and checked on the titanium backup download. When I first opened it I got the message that it didn't have root access. So I clicked on "problems?" and installed busy box. Now it says,
Root access v=> OK (BusyBox 1.16.0 from app
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Plus some other stuff... so I guess I have root but not S-off.
hecklbrg said:
To check if you are rooted. Download "Terminal Emulator" on the market. If it starts up and when it is done booting, you get a # prompt, you are rooted. If you get a $ prompt. You are not rooted.
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Should I still do this or is the info from titanium backup enough?
You also do not have a custom recovery installed on your phone (the recovery screen you have is the stock one). Try finishing up the process by doing Toast part II -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835&highlight=Part-2
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Yes I tried doing that but like I said I'm on a linux computer and had some trouble with the steps. What I'd really like to do is just go back to stock and try rooting with unrevoked 3.21.
My concern is that selecting factory reset from the hboot screen won't take me back there. If it did I could probably get the 2.2 update over the air, I suppose now I have to worry about getting this other update that everyone is talking about at the same time. Can I get 2.2 and avoid the update that came out last night? How.
Will a factory reset get me back to stock? I've already got everything backed up that matters.
Thanks for all the help.
OK...I think this should work for you:
go here and download the file on the page:
WRONG FILE>>>WILL FIND THE CORRECT ONE.
rename it update.zip and put it on the root of your SD card.
Boot into HBOOT then into recovery and go to apply update.zip -- choose the file you put on there.
let it run and you should have the stock non-rooted version of the 1st software release from sprint. from there you can update it as far as you want to root it the method of your choice.
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OK...I think this should work for you:
go here and download the file on the page:
WRONG FILE>>>WILL FIND THE CORRECT ONE.
rename it update.zip and put it on the root of your SD card.
Boot into HBOOT then into recovery and go to apply update.zip -- choose the file you put on there.
let it run and you should have the stock non-rooted version of the 1st software release from sprint. from there you can update it as far as you want to root it the method of your choice.
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Thanks hecklbrg,
I assume since I'm half rooted a factory reset won't get me there?
I'll wait for the link to that file...
if you put this on your card and run it from HBOOT...you will get a rooted version of the latest sprint OTA with a custom recovery and the latest radios.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=791019
I'm still looking for a non-rooted version to run...but I would think this would work for you to get you the latest OTA in a rooted form.
Second thing is that I don't think you really screwed up your root process. You have only done part of the process and haven't installed a custom recovery. If this works for you, it will give you a custom recovery and you will have a fully rooted phone.
Hecklberg is right. I don't think you even need to rename it update.zip. If its a
pc36img.zip your hboot will automatically scan for it, find it and run it when you put it on your SD card and open hboot.
Also consider, I rooted my phone without any computer, all done from my Evo, using fastRX8 thread in here about how to root for newbies. It involves putting the files on your SD card, then installing terminal emulator from the market and typing a few commands to install flash_image, then custom recovery. You are root, just don't have flash image, custom recovery, and superuser yet. Basically toast part 2, it can be done with no computer, but same files.
Read real quick Whitslack thread on rooting, and fastrx8 thread, even just the 1st post, and it will make sense to you where you're at and what's left to do. You'll see how close you are.
Once root, and superuser installed, you won't need easy tether, Android wired tether is what I use (doesn't require installing any software on the host pc)
(Actually, if you use the threads I mentioned method, don't use the recovery amonra1.7.0.2, there's a newer one to download, its at 1.8 now, just Chang the recovery file name you type in terminal app accordingly-don't worry, it won't go thru if you do it wrong, but won't 'break' anything)
Hope any of this helps, but yeah, hecklberg is right too, just different methods. One requires no computer.
And yeah, with the devs around here, you don't need any Sprint OTAs, most of the time, they seem to have em available before Sprint releases them. These guys are good.
scottspa74 and hecklbrg,
Thanks for the help. I havent had time to look at this or act on it over the last 24 hours but I will try to get to it tonight and let you know how it works. Sounds like you've gotten me out of the woods.
Thanks again.
I think it is $ if you are rooted and# if you aren't because I know I'm rooted and it shows money signs, unless terminal emulator is messed up,i have nvr used it.
hecklbrg said:
To check if you are rooted. Download "Terminal Emulator" on the market. If it starts up and when it is done booting, you get a # prompt, you are rooted. If you get a $ prompt. You are not rooted.
You also do not have a custom recovery installed on your phone (the recovery screen you have is the stock one). Try finishing up the process by doing Toast part II -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701835&highlight=Part-2
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Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
evohack99 said:
I think it is $ if you are rooted and# if you aren't because I know I'm rooted and it shows money signs, unless terminal emulator is messed up,i have nvr used it.
Sent from my netarchy_toast, froyo beast of a machine evo!
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Nope you are incorrect my friend.. try typing " su " on the terminal emulator see if you get the "#" ... # ==> Root and $ ===> User(I Think) But I know for sure "#" is root access
I deleted several sprint apps a few months ago when I temporarily rooted my EVO with z4 Root. I would now like to update the phone to 3.70. I have tried the OTA and the manual version but after extensive research, I realize that I can't update without these system apps (sprint tv, nascar, football, etc..)
Is there any way I can get these apps back on my phone?... or be able to update to 3.70 without them? I am not permanently rooted, still using z4 root.
Any advice at all, would be greatly appreciated...
techiediva said:
I deleted several sprint apps a few months ago when I temporarily rooted my EVO with z4 Root. I would now like to update the phone to 3.70. I have tried the OTA and the manual version but after extensive research, I realize that I can't update without these system apps (sprint tv, nascar, football, etc..)
Is there any way I can get these apps back on my phone?... or be able to update to 3.70 without them? I am not permanently rooted, still using z4 root.
Any advice at all, would be greatly appreciated...
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Not sure about adding the bloat back but try flashing myns or mikfroyos roms. They r both based off of 3.7 base but without bloat and speed up. Mostly stock looking as well
Thanks for the reply.. I'm not sure I can use custom ROMs with a temporary root, is it possible? What I'm looking for in the new update is permanent SWYPE and the updated speed. This is my last attempt to try to fix the problem... If I don't find a solution, I will have to replace my EVO and pass this one on to my husband. This has been driving me crazy!
techiediva said:
Thanks for the reply.. I'm not sure I can use custom ROMs with a temporary root, is it possible? What I'm looking for in the new update is permanent SWYPE and the updated speed. This is my last attempt to try to fix the problem... If I don't find a solution, I will have to replace my EVO and pass this one on to my husband. This has been driving me crazy!
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I don't know about the temp root but u can always try the full root.
You could permanently root, the ROMs mentioned before have the swype keyboard & are faster than stock.
Or you could download the apk files that you deleted. If you can't find them, you could pull them from a stock rooted ROM. Then, while temporarily rooted, move them to /system/app and set permissions to rw-r--r-- with Root Explorer or a free alternative. They'll be there when you reboot.
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Thank you SO MUCH! That sounds perfect... I will try the apk files first, I'm curious to see if that will work. Thank you for the excellent detailed explanation, I actually understood everything and feel like it will be easy (I do have Root Explorer).
If that doesn't solve the problem then I will do a permanent root and use the above custom ROM. When I am finished, I will post my results.
Thanks again for all your help!
techiediva said:
Thank you SO MUCH! That sounds perfect... I will try the apk files first, I'm curious to see if that will work. Thank you for the excellent detailed explanation, I actually understood everything and feel like it will be easy (I do have Root Explorer).
If that doesn't solve the problem then I will do a permanent root and use the above custom ROM. When I am finished, I will post my results.
Thanks again for all your help!
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No problem! Hope it works for you
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techiediva said:
I deleted several sprint apps a few months ago when I temporarily rooted my EVO with z4 Root. I would now like to update the phone to 3.70. I have tried the OTA and the manual version but after extensive research, I realize that I can't update without these system apps (sprint tv, nascar, football, etc..)
Is there any way I can get these apps back on my phone?... or be able to update to 3.70 without them? I am not permanently rooted, still using z4 root.
Any advice at all, would be greatly appreciated...
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If adding the .apk's back doesn't work, and you don't want to root and run custom roms (which you definitely should ), you could always run an RUU. I believe you should be able to run the 3.70 RUU no problem, but if not, run the 3.30 RUU, and that will flash you to a completely stock, out of the box ROM. Then you should be able to run the OTA. To run the RUU, you just need to have HTC Sync installed on your computer, if you don't already. You plug your phone into computer via USB, and run the RUU from the computer. I believe you want to use the HTC Sync that came on your evo's SD card, if you still have it. I believe the most updated one on HTC's website causes issues with RUU. Anyways, good luck, and here's a link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060&highlight=hboot-0.97+ruu
I would permanently root, you can always unroot later too. Use unrevoked 3.
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You can get certain apps by sending a Text message to sprint.
Like, send a text to "7777" with the word "NASCAR" and it should send you a download. It may work for the rest of them too, not sure tho.
I would try a full root myself.. you won't be sorry.
k2buckley said:
If adding the .apk's back doesn't work, and you don't want to root and run custom roms (which you definitely should ), you could always run an RUU. I believe you should be able to run the 3.70 RUU no problem, but if not, run the 3.30 RUU, and that will flash you to a completely stock, out of the box ROM. Then you should be able to run the OTA. To run the RUU, you just need to have HTC Sync installed on your computer, if you don't already. You plug your phone into computer via USB, and run the RUU from the computer. I believe you want to use the HTC Sync that came on your evo's SD card, if you still have it. I believe the most updated one on HTC's website causes issues with RUU. Anyways, good luck, and here's a link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884060&highlight=hboot-0.97+ruu
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Thank you VERY MUCH! I just can't express the relief I feel. I could not reinstall the sprint .apks. I spent 3 hours trying all different kinds of ways before I finally gave up and moved on to the RUU. If you had not suggested and explained this, I would still be totally stressed. This is my first time to ever post a problem on any forum, I usually just search and read. This was a great experience and everyone was so helpful!
I want to briefly post my steps just in case someone else has the same problem later.
Searched and downloaded Stock RUU 3.29 (this is what I was running prior to deleting apps) and HTC sync 2.0.4 (my understanding that this is the only sync that has the highest success rate with minimal errors)
Uninstalled the latest HTC sync from my computer and then installed the 2.0.4 version I just downloaded.
Made sure USB debugging was enabled on my phone, then connected to PC with USB cable.
Powered off the phone, then while holding the volume down button, I pressed the power button until the screen with the 3 android skateboarders appeared.
I then had the RUU file on my desktop (PC) ready to click. On the phone I scrolled with the volume button to fastboot, then pressed the power button to select. I then quickly double clicked the RUU file on my computer.
When the dialog box came up, I followed the instructions. At one point, it asked to update the rom version. I Selected update and continued until completion.
This worked perfect. My phone was wiped clean and back to the original stock ROM with all sprint bloatware. I then updated my phone to the latest update 3.70.
After this, I now feel comfortable doing a permanent root. That is my plan for tomorrow... I wont be deleting anymore bloatware, just freezing it.
techiediva said:
Thank you VERY MUCH! I just can't express the relief I feel. I could not reinstall the sprint .apks. I spent 3 hours trying all different kinds of ways before I finally gave up and moved on to the RUU. If you had not suggested and explained this, I would still be totally stressed. This is my first time to ever post a problem on any forum, I usually just search and read. This was a great experience and everyone was so helpful!
I want to briefly post my steps just in case someone else has the same problem later.
Searched and downloaded Stock RUU 3.29 (this is what I was running prior to deleting apps) and HTC sync 2.0.4 (my understanding that this is the only sync that has the highest success rate with minimal errors)
Uninstalled the latest HTC sync from my computer and then installed the 2.0.4 version I just downloaded.
Made sure USB debugging was enabled on my phone, then connected to PC with USB cable.
Powered off the phone, then while holding the volume down button, I pressed the power button until the screen with the 3 android skateboarders appeared.
I then had the RUU file on my desktop (PC) ready to click. On the phone I scrolled with the volume button to fastboot, then pressed the power button to select. I then quickly double clicked the RUU file on my computer.
When the dialog box came up, I followed the instructions. At one point, it asked to update the rom version. I Selected update and continued until completion.
This worked perfect. My phone was wiped clean and back to the original stock ROM with all sprint bloatware. I then updated my phone to the latest update 3.70.
After this, I now feel comfortable doing a permanent root. That is my plan for tomorrow... I wont be deleting anymore bloatware, just freezing it.
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Awesome! I'm glad I was able to help, and that you got your issue resolved. It's always good when your first experience posting in a forum is a positive one, and XDA has a wealth of info and great people around here. Good luck on rooting, I'm sure you'll have no trouble. Then you'll really get to see what your Evo can do!
techiediva said:
Thank you VERY MUCH! I just can't express the relief I feel. I could not reinstall the sprint .apks. I spent 3 hours trying all different kinds of ways before I finally gave up and moved on to the RUU. If you had not suggested and explained this, I would still be totally stressed. This is my first time to ever post a problem on any forum, I usually just search and read. This was a great experience and everyone was so helpful!
I want to briefly post my steps just in case someone else has the same problem later.
Searched and downloaded Stock RUU 3.29 (this is what I was running prior to deleting apps) and HTC sync 2.0.4 (my understanding that this is the only sync that has the highest success rate with minimal errors)
Uninstalled the latest HTC sync from my computer and then installed the 2.0.4 version I just downloaded.
Made sure USB debugging was enabled on my phone, then connected to PC with USB cable.
Powered off the phone, then while holding the volume down button, I pressed the power button until the screen with the 3 android skateboarders appeared.
I then had the RUU file on my desktop (PC) ready to click. On the phone I scrolled with the volume button to fastboot, then pressed the power button to select. I then quickly double clicked the RUU file on my computer.
When the dialog box came up, I followed the instructions. At one point, it asked to update the rom version. I Selected update and continued until completion.
This worked perfect. My phone was wiped clean and back to the original stock ROM with all sprint bloatware. I then updated my phone to the latest update 3.70.
After this, I now feel comfortable doing a permanent root. That is my plan for tomorrow... I wont be deleting anymore bloatware, just freezing it.
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Well I'm glad you got it working, but deleting the bloatware clears up space, and if you delete it from titanium backup, you should have no problems, just make sure to make a backup before you flash your first rom. And like K2buckley said, there's always good people lurking around.
If anything do NOT delete the sprint Apps just freeze them using TB... Read that on a newbs guide
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