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I'm new to the Evo. (Q) about rooting and recovery.

Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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We haz some good people here.
Easiest method is to use unrevoked; download the hboot drivers, install then uninstall htc sync, enable usb debugging on phone, then run the program.
For recovery, it'll come with clockwork [unrevoked flashes it], you can then switch to amon_ra if you wish via PC36IMG file; both can be found in the development section.
And welcome, be wary of the trolls, don't feed them.

If ur phone has the newest software (2.3) on it then u r SOL. If ur are still on stock 2.2 then just run unrevoked or look for the auto-root thread and follow that.

sniperkill said:
Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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if you are using Gingerbread (software 4.22.651.2 or the new OTA: 4.24.651.1), there is no method of root just yet.
but if you are running FroYo (3.70.651.1) you are in luck
the method i used was this: [ROOT][GUIDE] HBoot 2.02/2.10 SOFF - Goodbye Stranger - Upd. 02.25.11 - xda-developers
but you can use any of the ones that are in the stickies in the Development section
after you are rooted, I highly recommend using Amon_RA recovery (and so do most on xda lol) follow the instructions in this thread: [Recovery] [09-Feb-2011] RA-supersonic-v2.3 - xda-developers
hope this helps you out. and welcome to the rEVOlution!!

I got 2.2 on my phone. Thanks very much for the help guys/girls. So what would happen if I had 2.3, instead of 2.2?
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You would have a locked bootloader that couldn't be rooted since there is no root method yet glad you still have 2.2
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first off welcome to EVO
sniperkill said:
Im not new to XDA tho, I've been on the Epic forums for a few years. But I couldn't take the lack of support the Epic has. So i just traded in my Epic today and I was wondering what the best, most stable way to root, and install a custom recovery on my Evo. Also, I'm not new to flashing, or adb shell. I know there's a few different ways to root, and install a custom recovery, so I'd be very grateful for someone to point me in the right direction. I heard that the Evo forums are the best at XDA. Thanks so much for your help.
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I came from your exact situation and I can tell you this THIS PHONE IS WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more supported and FIXES are HERE! and not in the works =P like the (EPIC)
I'll answer your questions with what I did and also point out that the method I have used for root isn't the most recommended way.
Unrevoked is what used to root do it at your own risk people say, my response(It works for me) ALSO YOU CAN'T ROOT IF YOUR ALREADY on Gingerbread =/ so if you are you gotta wait till they figure out how to root it.
Also I came from an epic i KIND OF FELL in love with Miui rom on the EPIC EVEN WITH ITS bugs, battery on Miui is amazing I also love having just 1 homescreen with 3 folders of apps(tools,Misc/Games/Navigation) BW clock so easy to find what I need and the app management and ect is so fluid even settings menu and all menus for that matter ARE FAST and the built in explorer app is fantastic... try miui for evo u wont regret it my man!
flash amon ra recovery! dont use clockwork its buggy sometimes
if you need detailed instructions i dont have them in front of me and im not a big fan of XDA's search it kind of sucks NO OFFENSE but the filtering process needs work it should be like the forum.mobilisim.org BY FAR THE BEST SEARCH PROCESS! always gets me what I want in 1 search

Definitely try MIUI rom its the best its very sexy
I actually had like six girls tell me my phone was sexy
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sharkboy0901 said:
Definitely try MIUI rom its the best its very sexy
I actually had like six girls tell me my phone was sexy
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Lol. What about CyanogenMod? Also, would I find a guide on the amon-ra or whatever its called. The recovery?
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just check this out and read through it. VERY helpful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204

Cyangenmod is also very good that rom is my second favorite
Here is recovery guide use rom manager but make sure you flash am ra recovery not clockworkmod becuase its not as good
http://androidadvices.com/how-to-install-a-custom-recovery-to-an-android-phone-device/
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Start w CM7..then go from there. To me, the key r kernels.
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[Q] How to Root

I just used the "SuperOneClick root" to root my phone, but the application did not respond and just didn't work. And i also tried downloading Z4root but it says my phone is not compatible. So can anyone tell me an easy way on how to root this phone safely.?

for EI22 Gingerbread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwFRzzIqouE
Thanks to qbking77.

Im really new to all of this so..... is there any easier way to just root my phone?

One click roots do not work on Gingerbread. You have to use Odin or Heimdall.
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samsungepicgeek said:
Im really new to all of this so..... is there any easier way to just root my phone?
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What part do you not understand? I could help t walk you through it I just rooted my epic a few nights back and have had almost every samsung android phone.

Samsung, u need odin to root the epic. No other way around it. When they released 2.3.5, they added a patch in the script so rooting would not stick. In qbkings video, he shows u and gives u the files to help the rooting stick. Z4root are for lower end phones.
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Quick root help on brand new Epic 4G Touch

I am picking up a new Epic 4G Touch today and I simply want a quick root and free hotspot .Not against flashing a rom for the hotspot if needed.Im thinking the new phone will have the latest firmware and can it be rooted ?
I have read for past few days and am still not sure what rom to use and root method. Dont need any fancy rom just stock with free wifi hotspot. Thanks

Try the sticky page in the development section. Should give u all the info u need.
Sent from the future

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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Congrats on the new phone.... the easiest way that i came across with is with qbking77's method... He guides you and explains fully for a easy root.... Once rooted and think you need a change, you must try stunnersteve's ROM... Odexed blue........ It's a piece of work in itself... No issues with it...
Anyway... Here's the link to root by qbking77... Not affiliated with neither guys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be2evusAwOM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you find their work useful... Don't hesitate to donate... Im sure they do this for the love of helping others but by donating always helps....
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or hang on to a crappy sprint phone, and wait till the samsung note comes out

Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.

ohioviper said:
Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.
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Just got mine too. This is exactly what I had to do. I had a little trouble getting it to recognize my phone. If you have Win7 64 bit, make sure you install the drivers in the Program Files (x86) directory. Also, I had to run the included version of ODIN before connecting the phone, and also had to put the phone in DL mode before I connected it.

Just watch the video guys.... Qbking77 has a video on using odin as well...
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Thanks for the help folks. Happy to say followed the links and got root with odin and got hotspot working.Happy camper. Came from EVO 4G and really like this phone but but still trying to get used to not having sense.

[Q] Auto-Root app?

I was wondering if there was such a thing as an automatic rooting application for the E4GT?
I'm getting into application development and I'm just wondering if the idea is already taken or if it's even possible(sensible).
I need to find out how to root the epic 4g touch manually, I'm assuming, to know how to program the app to root the phone in a one-click style so any links to rooting by hand are appreciated!
I wouldn't mind getting a couple of links to some application dev threads or what not.
Almost forgot to mention, I'm developing for Android 4.0.3.
TIA!
-Nabbu

Nabbu said:
I was wondering if there was such a thing as an automatic rooting application for the E4GT?
I'm getting into application development and I'm just wondering if the idea is already taken or if it's even possible(sensible).
I need to find out how to root the epic 4g touch manually, I'm assuming, to know how to program the app to root the phone in a one-click style so any links to rooting by hand are appreciated!
I wouldn't mind getting a couple of links to some application dev threads or what not.
Almost forgot to mention, I'm developing for Android 4.0.3.
TIA!
-Nabbu
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There is its called superoneclick. If you want it tell me.
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Yeah sure I'd appreciate it a ton. How would I get it by the way?
I'm going to assume: download from link-->save to SD-->install app, right?

No its easy lol. Open it plug in fone and click root and it auto roots then ur done.
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Heres link download it and open folder and open the .exe! http://www.4shared.com/folder/tRT7B9lt/Super.html

Mekevin255 said:
There is its called superoneclick. If you want it tell me.
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SuperOneclick was updated to root ICS?

90% it will work. My friend used it. If it doesn't work I will help u get another 1.

sfhub said:
SuperOneclick was updated to root ICS?
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I had wondered about that new root exploit sfhub did u ever look into it?
EDIT - Yeah no ICS though hmmm.... just 2.3.3 to 2.3.7

does any one know how to root android 2.3.6 on the samsung galaxy s I500

I i ant really new to the whole root thing but i have tried Odin, Super one click, Z4 root, i have tried apps but nothing seems to work.. i need to know how to root or down grade to 2.2.1 so i can use Super one click to root.. any help would be much appreciated..
Again i have the Samsung Galaxy S I500 Fascinate.
i haven't seen a form on this phone yet.
thanks,

swamprat1991 said:
I i ant really new to the whole root thing but i have tried Odin, Super one click, Z4 root, i have tried apps but nothing seems to work.. i need to know how to root or down grade to 2.2.1 so i can use Super one click to root.. any help would be much appreciated..
Again i have the Samsung Galaxy S I500 Fascinate.
i haven't seen a form on this phone yet.
thanks,
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I have the galaxy showcase i500 from cspire. Its running 2.3.6, I never should have updated it. I have tried everything to root this phone but sadly no luck..... I have been searching for a root but im not sure if anyone is working on making a root for the 2.3.6 firmware. Please let me know if you find anything and sorry I could not be a help.
CJ

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punkdixie said:
I have the galaxy showcase i500 from cspire. Its running 2.3.6, I never should have updated it. I have tried everything to root this phone but sadly no luck..... I have been searching for a root but im not sure if anyone is working on making a root for the 2.3.6 firmware. Please let me know if you find anything and sorry I could not be a help.
CJ
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Believe it or not youtube has an abundance of info on this. I would try that.

I will check it out! Thanks.
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It took me a while but I found a .zip to flash in cwm that will root it. I'm sorry I don't know the site I found it from, so I can't give credit where it is due. After you Oden cwm, 3point reboot recovery and flash this called 'Flashable root package'. Gimme a minute, I thought I could upload on this app, but I guess not. Lemme find a host and I'll post the file you need if you have an I500 Samsung Showcase.
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Thanks that would be great! I looked all over you tube but nothing...:banghead: hopefully I will be able to find some way to do it! :sly:
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db.tt/AQDzWjpa
There you go....lemme know if you got it rooted. Just run root checker from the app store after. It won't let me post a link, so h te te p before the link.
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work for ya? Also....what are you trying to do after you root? Upgrade to 4.1.1?
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Androthia said:
db.tt/AQDzWjpa
There you go....lemme know if you got it rooted. Just run root checker from the app store after. It won't let me post a link, so h te te p before the link.
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work for ya? Also....what are you trying to do after you root? Upgrade to 4.1.1?
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Ah, Not to sure on how to flash it? Im use to doing the one click root thing lol. All I wanted to do was have root so my phone would be more customizable and remove all the bloat wear on my phone the cspire put on it. Im kinda new to the root thing.

Download Oden 3.x, then download Clockwork mod recovery 4 (cwm). READ how to flash cwm to your phone via Oden. (you need as computer)
Once you've successfully installed cwm, you turn phone off...then while pressing the volume up, volume down keys...press power and hold it til you see the Samsung logo.
Once your in cwm, using the volume up and down keys, select 'install zip from sd card' and press the power key to select it. Search for the. zip file I gave you, and install it and reboot.
I HIGHLY suggest you learn more about Oden, CWM, rooting, and ROM's....++++ BEFORE ++++....you do anything, as you could render your phone useless...except for a pretty paperweight.
When it comes to taking out and messing around with your phone, read, read, read! Creators of Android and your phone are professionals...and if you want to take the dive to throw away what they built and mess around with the system...make SURE you know what your doing.
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Flashable Root Zip from
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/18637-fix-flashlight-issue-root-235-showcase/
worked for me with a generic SCH-i500 that I just updated to 2.3.6