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HTC EVO - Can't root - Main Version is Older

I have tried multiple methods for rooting my EVO (Simpleroot, Simpleroot OTA, command line using evorecovery, several others) and always get the "Main Version is Older" message and cannot proceed.
I have seen snippets on these forums that refer to this problem but have yet to find an answer. Does anyone have a definitive answer that will allow me to get past this?
Thanks in advance.

This is what I always direct people to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
IMO it's the definitive guide on rooting. I spend DAYS trying simple root, unrevoked, and all of that other garbage (no offense), and I found this, it took 20 minutes, and voila! Full root and nand backup on my first shot.

I had this problem as well. I formatted my sd card in android and then reran simple root. Then it worked. Not sure exactly what the problem was but that fixed it.

Follow simpleroot and watch the video. Exactly what he does, exactly when he does it. I noticed that if I did anything too early/late it wouldn't work right.

TJDuckett said:
This is what I always direct people to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
IMO it's the definitive guide on rooting. I spend DAYS trying simple root, unrevoked, and all of that other garbage (no offense), and I found this, it took 20 minutes, and voila! Full root and nand backup on my first shot.
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Use that link and start at step 5. It worked for me after HOURS of trying every method (I couldn't even downgrade to a stock RUU!)
Another thing, which I'm not sure helped, but as soon as I replaced the microSD card that came with the phone with a new one, step 5 worked like a charm even though I tried it previously without a new card multiple times with it failing. Good luck... I'm not sure if starting with a new microSD card did the trick, but I can't see what else I did differently to get it working.

Nefariouss said:
I had this problem as well. I formatted my sd card in android and then reran simple root. Then it worked. Not sure exactly what the problem was but that fixed it.
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Thanks for the tip. I had the same problem. formatted my SD card and ran simple root and it worked like a charm!

will this still work if your phone wont boot with the "Main version is older!" message?????

What version is your hboot and firmware and android OS version?
More info.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS

Also, the fast rx8 root tut is the best and easiest on the forum IMO, it's what I used right after buying my Evo. Was my first foray into android and went flawlessly. For 2yrs I have thanked this man every day in the back of my mind :beer:
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS

scottspa74 said:
What version is your hboot and firmware and android OS version?
More info.
sent from 2yr old Evo on ICS
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It would be helpful to know the Hboot and radio versions you have on your phone, since the root method that you use will depend on it.

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[Q] How to get Froyo: T-Mobile unlocked now on o2

My desire was purchased on T-Mobile (has T-Mobile startup screen), I also bought an unlock code from them. I'm now using my o2 contract sim in the phone. I'm interested in updating the software to FROYO but have no idea how to go about it.
I don't want to do anything complicated and am happy to wait for an official release. I've read the network sends an update direct to your phone. In my case would this come from T-Mobile or o2?
When I check for system updates it says none are available. My software number is 1.15.110.11
I've looked around the forum for ages but I still can't get a definite answer to my question.

You can be waiting for a very long time for froyo from a network provider.
It's easy to debrand and upgrade your phone. Create a goldcard & download an official ROM. Then you can simply upgrade OTA. There's loads of guides on this forum.

Hi there!
Understand your situation, since I had almost exactly the same circumstances (mine is running on orange)! I couldnt get a definite answer either, so bit the bullet anyway and did it, here is how:
1-rooted the phone by UnrEVOked method (really couldnt be bothered by the goldcard etc method; this method was easy, just had some driver install problems since the guide isnt too good on this point, but its easy to figure it out)
2-Installed the new radio
3-installed the generic rooted 2.2 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775, just by doing an easy straighforward update from the sdcard by going to the bootloader.
Phone was still UNLOCKED,and all running ok. Just had an issue where the phone would say "sim card changed, do you want ot load settings etc". Say NO, otherwise you lose your wallpapers, scenes, etc settings, and you have to redo the whole shebang.
Hope your experience is same as mine, im a noob too, so dont take anything for granted (your phone may have different firmware from mine etc), and make doubly sure before you go ahead!
Good luck.

k.aalai said:
Hi there!
Understand your situation, since I had almost exactly the same circumstances (mine is running on orange)! I couldnt get a definite answer either, so bit the bullet anyway and did it, here is how:
1-rooted the phone by UnrEVOked method (really couldnt be bothered by the goldcard etc method; this method was easy, just had some driver install problems since the guide isnt too good on this point, but its easy to figure it out)
2-Installed the new radio
3-installed the generic rooted 2.2 ROM ... just by doing an easy straighforward update from the sdcard by going to the bootloader.
Phone was still UNLOCKED,and all running ok. Just had an issue where the phone would say "sim card changed, do you want ot load settings etc". Say NO, otherwise you lose your wallpapers, scenes, etc settings, and you have to redo the whole shebang.
Hope your experience is same as mine, im a noob too, so dont take anything for granted (your phone may have different firmware from mine etc), and make doubly sure before you go ahead!
Good luck.
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Hi mate.
I'm in exact the same situation (German T-mobile 2.1 Softnumber: 1.15.110.11). Your guide looks awesome!!! Can you please please please write it in a bit detail?? from a factory branded 2.1 to root, then to froyo?? please??
I read the UnrEVOked guide from rootmydroid.co.uk
but looks like I only need to the first half for your step 1?
does it root the phone ? does it wipe all my settings and apps???
I also don't know what to do with the radio in your step 2??
can you please help??!! THX soooooooooo much !!!!

Hi thanks for the replies, very useful info.
Does rooting the phone invalidate the warranty?? That's what's putting me off doing it and why I'm happy to wait for an official update.

Hey forgot10!
The step 2 of unrevoked guide is installing the ROM of your choice. Just pick the new ROM you want (from many here and other forums, I just picked a rooted generic 2.2), and install as per part 2 of the unrevoked guide.
2.2 requires a new radio, which is linked and shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741775. Installing the radio doesnt wipe the data, but you seem to need to WIPE (from the recovery image) before putting the new ROM. So use TItanium Backup, or MYbackup, to save your apps, and user data on the SD card, then when the new ROM is installed, you reinstall one of those apps (from market) then rewrtie your apps/data!
As per warranty, check the other threads to be sure, but i think, yes it does invalidate your warranty, but im not 100% certain!
Regards

k.aalai said:
Hey forgot10!
The step 2 of unrevoked guide is installing the ROM of your choice. Just pick the new ROM you want (from many here and other forums, I just picked a rooted generic 2.2), and install as per part 2 of the unrevoked guide.
2.2 requires a new radio, which is linked and shown in {newbie cannot posted link }. Installing the radio doesnt wipe the data, but you seem to need to WIPE (from the recovery image) before putting the new ROM. So use TItanium Backup, or MYbackup, to save your apps, and user data on the SD card, then when the new ROM is installed, you reinstall one of those apps (from market) then rewrtie your apps/data!
As per warranty, check the other threads to be sure, but i think, yes it does invalidate your warranty, but im not 100% certain!
Regards
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Thanks mate! it make much better sense for me now!! Im gonna try it next weekend!!

[Q] (CAN'T ROOT MyTouch 3G Slide) I can't get bootloader to recognize ESPRIMG.zip

I've been looking around for about three days now, and I can't seem to be able to get the bootloader to recognize the ESPRIMG.zip I've already tried with many ESRIMG.zip files, from many sources, but I keep on getting the same error on the bootloader, it starts and looks for the file but can't find it. I've tried many step by step tutorials already, the one on XDA's wiki included (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Espresso#exploid_Root_Method)
I've looked around here and in other forums, and just haven't got a solution, I would really appreciate some help.
BTW, I'm quite new to this so I would love some baby designed instructions on how to get to solve this.

SOLVED
It seems it's very important that the microSD card is in FAT32 Format. That's about it

jojemoruga said:
I've been looking around for about three days now, and I can't seem to be able to get the bootloader to recognize the ESPRIMG.zip I've already tried with many ESRIMG.zip files, from many sources, but I keep on getting the same error on the bootloader, it starts and looks for the file but can't find it. I've tried many step by step tutorials already, the one on XDA's wiki included (http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Espresso#exploid_Root_Method)
I've looked around here and in other forums, and just haven't got a solution, I would really appreciate some help.
BTW, I'm quite new to this so I would love some baby designed instructions on how to get to solve this.
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You are putting ESPRIMG.zip in the ROOT of your sd card right? Not a folder? And you're not renaming it or anything?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

already figured it out, but thanks anyway, it was all right but the microSD card format war wrong (FAT instead of FAT32)

jojemoruga said:
already figured it out, but thanks anyway, it was all right but the microSD card format war wrong (FAT instead of FAT32)
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Ah, cool, glad you figured it out
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

[Q] 2 Questions

Hi All,
2 quick questions. thanks in advance for any help
1) let's say i wanted to upgrade to a bigger sd card for more storage, could i just copy over everything to the new sd card and reboot the phone and all is well and good, even with android 2.2's built in apps2sd? or would any of my apps that are installed to sd get messed up?
2) i haven't yet rooted my g2 but i'm going to soon. i rooted my g1 in the past. i've been reading some of the guides and whatnot to get ready, but one thing i was concerned about is being able to un-root completely to stock in case i ever need to do a warranty thing. do i actually have to back up anything, or can i just download the stock image like alot of tutorials seem to say? will it all be exactly the same after going thru the process of unrooting?
thanks!
Dave

I have the same question with the SD card.
As far as the second question goes I don't think you have to worry about it to much. Most t mobile staff are not anal about it. Just don't have it booting up to cm lol
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

[Q] My Head Hurts

Hi to all and thanks in advance to anyone that helps.
I've finally moved to Android and purchased a DHD branded to Orange. I've unlocked it for any SIM card, after following recommendations on this site and so far, so good.
Now, I want to remove all the Orange stuff from the phone so I can have what I want on it to make it my own. I've read so many threads/guides my head is spinning and I'm a bit confused as to what I need to do and how to do it.
The phone is running the following:
Android version 2.3.3
HTC Sense version 2.1
Build number 2.37.61.11
Software number 2.37.61.11
I wouldn't want to start trying things without really knowing if I was doing the right thing, so If someone could point me in the right direction as to where I need to go and what I need to do, it would be much appreciated.
I've seen websites offering the debranding service for a price, but I would rether learn how to do it myself.
Again, thanks in advance.

Basically what you need to do is this:
1. Downgrade phone and get RADIO S-OFF
2. Create a goldcard as your phone is branded. This is used to install zips from CWR.
3. Root phone
4. Backup everything
5. Install roms, kernals, anything you want, or
5.1. Remove programs you have on current ROM and install new kernel for improvements. Up to you!
It is scary at first. I'd suggest looking into, but not necessarily trying the guides, one could be: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 how to Downgrade.
If you want to remove the Bloatware (the apps Orange installed) You'll need to root, which I am assuming you've already looked into.
The DesireHD was "fixed" so you can't root if you are running later releases. Downgrading is a necessity. Look in to that first.
edit; this worked for me when creating a goldcard: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...gold-card-for-htc-desire-without-hex-editing/

Thanks for the quick response. I'll take a look at your suggestions later and post back.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

OK, I've read the guide which pushed me onto other guides which I've also read. I've also printed them off so I can follow them as I go along.
As the phone is new to me I don't need to back up any data so that's something I can avoid at present.
A few questions;
Do I transfer the PD98IMG.zip(stock) ROM to the SD card whilst it's still in the phone or from my PC via a card reader?
When does the Goldcard (I've created one) come into play?
Do I do all this with/without the SIM card in the phone?
Do I need to disconnect the phone from my PC to change from 'charge only' to 'disk drive' for file transfer and then reconnect it?
If something goes wrong, can I recover my phone back to the state it's in now?
I'm sure that I'll have a few more questions before I take the plunge so any help is appreciated.
Edit: I've found a guide for my software build so will move questions there to avoid duplication (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233)