Rooting Evo with Baseband 2.15.00.11.19 - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I read and learned that I can use Unrevoked forever after rooting using Unrevoked 3. I would like to know what else I need to do before flashing MIUI 1.6.24. This is the first time I'm rooting a non-samsung device.
Thank you
Edit: I noticed that MIUI 1.6.24 currently has many bugs, which rom has decent battery life along with a different UI compared to stock sense.

I don't believe unrevoked supports any samsung devices yet; i think samsung has odin, or something like that.
Also CM7 is nice.

I was asking how to root an Evo, my Epic is already rooted using one click root.
I learned how to root the Evo and ended up putting Synergy nightly on it. Thanks for the help.

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[Q] HTC EVO Froyo 2.2 Root???

How do i root froyo 2.2 cause i am at stock everything I need to know how to flash a recovery, how to flash radios, how to flash wimax???
Please tell me this is for lulz......since you've been a member since Jan.
I'm assuming you mean "Root" your phone so that you will be able to flash and load the various things you mentioned, in which case you will just have to wait patiently until the developers figure out how to root the phone.
2.2 has been rooted (not sure if using the correct term here) so that it can be loaded on a phone that was previously rooted on 2.1. If you applied the OTA updates from Sprint to get 2.2, then waiting is in order.
If you have stock 2.2 from the OTA Sprint updates, then you already have the latest Radio and Wimax...
-kp
kperry1911 said:
I'm assuming you mean "Root" your phone so that you will be able to flash and load the various things you mentioned, in which case you will just have to wait patiently until the developers figure out how to root the phone.
2.2 has been rooted (not sure if using the correct term here) so that it can be loaded on a phone that was previously rooted on 2.1. If you applied the OTA updates from Sprint to get 2.2, then waiting is in order.
If you have stock 2.2 from the OTA Sprint updates, then you already have the latest Radio and Wimax...
-kp
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Just to make it clearer, 2.2 has not been rooted on the EVO yet.. There are rooted 2.2 custom roms available, but they require you to already be rooted or you will have to root your 2.1, before flashing..
Neewwbb
Yea sorry im new to this site.. anyone have a ETA on the 2.2 root? this su*ks shouldnt have updated.. another thing what does "ROOT" access do really?
Root access basically just gives you administrator access to all parts of the phone. It's not like Jalibraking an iPhone, because the truth is Google doesn't really try to stop you from doing it at all.
You could root your phone just to give yourself the ability to do a backup, and keep everything stock. I was surprised when I bought my Evo, and saw that Google didn't have a way to do a full image backup. Root gives this to you.
You can also use root user access to replace ROM's, and use certain apps that only work with superuser access, or administrator access to put it another way. Examples would be wireless tether from theory of evolution, and titanium backup.
I use a root app called Rom Manager. It's a great way to try new Roms and flash back to stock if you don't like them. I know everyone warns about bricking your phone, and causing damage, but I wouldn't worry about it. You should be fine with anything you find in these forums, or from Rom Manager.
bradleyw801 said:
Root access basically just gives you administrator access to all parts of the phone. It's not like Jalibraking an iPhone, because the truth is Google doesn't really try to stop you from doing it at all.
You could root your phone just to give yourself the ability to do a backup, and keep everything stock. I was surprised when I bought my Evo, and saw that Google didn't have a way to do a full image backup. Root gives this to you.
You can also use root user access to replace ROM's, and use certain apps that only work with superuser access, or administrator access to put it another way. Examples would be wireless tether from theory of evolution, and titanium backup.
I use a root app called Rom Manager. It's a great way to try new Roms and flash back to stock if you don't like them. I know everyone warns about bricking your phone, and causing damage, but I wouldn't worry about it. You should be fine with anything you find in these forums, or from Rom Manager.
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Google doesn't try to stop you, but the manufacturer's do.
It's more like jailbreaking than you think. Both rely on exploits in the software to gain root access to the system. That's why when you do an OTA update, you lose root. Because that exploit is no longer taken advantage up. That's also why it takes so long for people to find a root to the OTA versions. They need to haxxor through all of the code to try to find an exploit.
Though I admit, unRevoked rooting method is far more closely aligned to jailbreaking than a good old fashioned nand unlock.
2.2 I hear is far more secure, so I have a feeling we'll be having a bit of a waiting game.
It's laughable that we have yet another thread discussing this, but while we're on the subject, my personal opinion is that developer efforts would be better devoted to polishing a full EVO-compatible AOSP ROM from the source code up. But then, how would we flash it . . . ?
Oh well, never mind.
My phone is fully rooted with 2.1. I rooted it using the simple/easy 1,2,3,4 process.
If I were to install the ROM Flipzmode provided [ROM] 8/3/10 | Fresh Evo 3.1.0.1 | FroYo | OFFICIAL 3.26.651.6 OTA + fresh goodies Would I still retain my root if I flashed the device?
I'm pretty n00b here too.
Thanks in advance,
- Mitalis
I'm new here too....I have a fully rooted Moment (that I learned how to root @ SDX) but I finally broke down and added an Evo to the stable because of the screen's vastness....I purposefully held off on doing the 2.2 OTA because I plan to root my EVO any day now from the things I've read here @ XDA. This site has a lot of great tips on how to root the Evo....but if you need any more just do a bing.com search on "how to root an EVO" and you'll get plenty more. I love my Moment because it's the first phone I learned to root but I like this EVO too!
Mitalis said:
My phone is fully rooted with 2.1. I rooted it using the simple/easy 1,2,3,4 process.
If I were to install the ROM Flipzmode provided [ROM] 8/3/10 | Fresh Evo 3.1.0.1 | FroYo | OFFICIAL 3.26.651.6 OTA + fresh goodies Would I still retain my root if I flashed the device?
I'm pretty n00b here too.
Thanks in advance,
- Mitalis
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Yes you will be fine. Make sure to wipe before flashing.
Mitalis said:
My phone is fully rooted with 2.1. I rooted it using the simple/easy 1,2,3,4 process.
If I were to install the ROM Flipzmode provided [ROM] 8/3/10 | Fresh Evo 3.1.0.1 | FroYo | OFFICIAL 3.26.651.6 OTA + fresh goodies Would I still retain my root if I flashed the device?
I'm pretty n00b here too.
Thanks in advance,
- Mitalis
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if you were rooted with 2.1 then yes you can flash the new fresh 3.1.0.1 and still have root.
Thank you guys for answering my questions.
Much appreciated. =)
- James
Mitalis said:
Thank you guys for answering my questions.
Much appreciated. =)
- James
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Shut up, jerk.
Oh, wait . . . sorry, I'm just not used to politeness. You're welcome.
Im sure the DEVS will get us that 2.2 access here soon...
yes as long as u don't do an update to 2.2 ota.
u will be good...
juanrgon00 said:
anyone have a ETA on the 2.2 root?
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When the sun has begun to ride through the sign of the Crab, and the river increases until it passes into the Balance. And as the weight of the waters decreases, the plains that before were navigable for boats will then be suitable for riders on horseback. Then, and only then, will you have root.
or not. Just keep your eye on the stickied thread in Q&A - it will be updated as soon as root is found.

[Q] Rooting advice

I have an EVO running 1.47.651.1. I used Unrecover3 to root it and have the WiFi tether app working. I don't think this took care of the NAND unlock though.
I'd like to get to a stock 2.2 ROM that's rooted, just to keep wifi tethering working and get some of the Froyo improvements, but don't want to lose camera functionality (3MP vs 8MP), break any of the radios, etc. along the way.
Unrecover3 installed the ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 recovery ROM, which enabled me to do a nandroid backup of my current environment.
My understanding is that from this point I need to NAND unlock and flash a rooted 2.2 ROM (please correct me if I'm wrong).
Is there a single comprehensive guide that will take me from 1.47.651.1 to 2.2, preserving ROOT, without any fancy ROM hacks other than the minimum required to keep wifi tethering working?
Sorry for the n00b questions; there are a LOT of guides and threads here and I just don't want to follow the wrong one and brick a new $500+ phone.
look into unrevoked forever, i think this might help you, if not then correct me.
Simple Root
I don't know too much about unrevoked. I rooted using Simple Root. It is very easy. I would suggest you reroot using this method, which will give you nand unlocked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=720565
After you gain root, you can flash a stock 2.2 ROM (search dev forum) I rooted a long time ago so I'm not sure if the newest version of Simple Root will update your radios (Read the thread/site, it may mention it). Search forums to find the latest radio verions and confirm that yours match.
After your have 2.2, I highly recommend that you flash netarchy's custom kernel, which will fix audio streaming, as well as significantly boost FPS, which will make your phone feel like a new phone. You can find that kernel here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=719763
Good luck.
-Flu
+1 for simpleroot
I highly recommend: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741294. There have been people stating they've been having problems with simple root.
This TUT looks overly simple. If you are unsure about how to get adb working or how to work with it...just reply here or feel free to PM me.
"You will need to have the android sdk installed, as you will need to use the adb tool."
I'm a lost noob looking to do exactly what rjhollan was asking for. I followed your link to that thread but was lost immediately. I've been reading and searching to try and avoid asking dumb questions but I'm lost on this now. Any help appreciated. I was at least quick enough to deactivate OTA updates so I'm at 1.47....
You got Root and NAND unlocked
rjhollan said:
I have an EVO running 1.47.651.1. I used Unrecover3 to root it and have the WiFi tether app working. I don't think this took care of the NAND unlock though.
I'd like to get to a stock 2.2 ROM that's rooted, just to keep wifi tethering working and get some of the Froyo improvements, but don't want to lose camera functionality (3MP vs 8MP), break any of the radios, etc. along the way.
Unrecover3 installed the ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 recovery ROM, which enabled me to do a nandroid backup of my current environment.
My understanding is that from this point I need to NAND unlock and flash a rooted 2.2 ROM (please correct me if I'm wrong).
Is there a single comprehensive guide that will take me from 1.47.651.1 to 2.2, preserving ROOT, without any fancy ROM hacks other than the minimum required to keep wifi tethering working?
Sorry for the n00b questions; there are a LOT of guides and threads here and I just don't want to follow the wrong one and brick a new $500+ phone.
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Perhaps you used "unrEVOked3" not unrecover3...
unrEVOked3 will give you Root and NAND unlock.
I would suggest doing the unrEVOked forever now.
Look at your ROM Manager and and DOWNLOAD ROM in the program. I would suggest "Fresh".

Android-wifi-tether on Rooted 2.2?

So I justed rooted my phone and the first thing I wanted to try is the Wireless Tether app. It seems that I'm able to get my laptop connected to the wireless but no internet connection. Looks like I might need the Netfilter-enabled kernel to make this work. If so anyone of you know how to get this enabled or install? I know it will work with a custom ROM but I like the stock Sense ROM and I'm still waiting on the official Fresh 3.2 release. So in the mean time it would be great to get it to work on a stock rooted 2.2 ROM.
imageher said:
So I justed rooted my phone and the first thing I wanted to try is the Wireless Tether app. It seems that I'm able to get my laptop connected to the wireless but no internet connection. Looks like I might need the Netfilter-enabled kernel to make this work. If so anyone of you know how to get this enabled or install? I know it will work with a custom ROM but I like the stock Sense ROM and I'm still waiting on the official Fresh 3.2 release. So in the mean time it would be great to get it to work on a stock rooted 2.2 ROM.
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Install this and you should be good to go.
You are awesome, that apk did the trick. Uninstall the one I install from the market and install this one worked. Thanks a lot for you help.
Glad to help
Hi, I am Wondering what you mean by Stock Rooted 2.2 Rom. I have one of the First released Evo's. I have done a number of things to it. Right Now I am Running 1.47 with Full root (Unrevoked 4 ever s-off) I have Clock work Recovery. I am trying to get to 2.2. I sounded like I would be able to just revert Recovery and Flash the OTA to 2.2 then install the newest Wireless tether. That didn't work. It appears that super user wasn't working right so I uninstalled super user and Applied the newest version from the market.
I still can't get my phone upgraded. I tried flashing a rooted 2.2 but got stuck in an Endless reboot cycle.
I am just wondering what 2.2 Rom you used. I would like to keep my phone a stock as possible with the exception of being able to run wireless tether and my other root programs (autostarts, root explorer, titanium)
I just can't figure out what I am missing
Thanks,
I'm sure he's talking about the new root method for evo's that had the official 2.2 release installed. Once you go back to 2.1 and root they have you install a rooted version of stock 2.2 build with sense.
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THANKS!!!!!
You made me look in a Different Direction. I was able to Apply the Sprint OTA update Using Clockwork and before rebooting Apply the 22root.zip people have been using to root on the 2.2 phones to Upgrade (No Data Loss) my phone a completly stock Sprint Software with 2.2 rooted.
Just wanted to say thanks for posting the .apk! I was having the exact same problem as the OP, and this fixed it for me too! I wonder what's different about this apk vs. the one in the market?
Justin
Wifi
ckombo said:
Install this and you should be good to go.
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Thank you!!! I can connect my Playstation 3, PSP and Xbox 360 with it!!!
Turbo4V said:
Just wanted to say thanks for posting the .apk! I was having the exact same problem as the OP, and this fixed it for me too! I wonder what's different about this apk vs. the one in the market?
Justin
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It is a rebuild that they are testing for froyo. The one in the market is for eclair.
You can get all the experimental versions and information and updates here http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
As long as i install the file, it works awesome.
Do u install on phone or comp and how do u do it I used unrevoked 3.32 to root but wifi-teather needs netfilter enabled kernel what do I do?

[Q] Problem loading HTC 3.29.651.5 Update

I just tried to load the HTC update 3.26.651.6 to 3.29.651.5 on an unrevoked EVO and ended up getting the little droid dude and a triangle with a exclamation point inside of it.
What does this mean? Is this an error and/or was I suposed to do something to load the software? Do I even want or need this update? Tethering at 4G is currently working great w/o the update.
same thing happened to me.
I think I'm just gonna install the fresh rom through recovery
conductive said:
I just tried to load the HTC update 3.26.651.6 to 3.29.651.5 on an unrevoked EVO and ended up getting the little droid dude and a triangle with a exclamation point inside of it.
What does this mean? Is this an error and/or was I suposed to do something to load the software? Do I even want or need this update? Tethering at 4G is currently working great w/o the update.
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It's probably failing if you removed any of the stock Sprint applications.
This is also assuming you are running the stock ROM.
The main reason to get the 3.29 update is that this unlocks the 30FPS cap on the EVO. The average FPS on this kernel seems to be in the low 50's. Everything feels pretty snappy. Really good update.
I'm really against updating OTA through Sprint when you're rooted, since bad things may happen (lose root, etc).
3 methods you can do:
1. Install the stock ROM backup as it was when you first rooted (you did backup immediately after rooting before you did anything,... right???). Then run the update and let it break root. Then run Unrevoked 3.21 again.
2. There's a method in the Development section on how to force the 3.29 update on your phone.
3. Install a custom ROM that includes this update. (Fresh 3.3.0.1 I know uses this update)
Thanks for the clues.
I do not beleive that I removed any of the stock apps and my rom should be stock. Yes I am locked at 30fps & I have heard good things about the battery life associated with the upgrade. I guess I started running before I was walking so I only did several drag and drop backups. I have since TB and nand backed do not like the Sprint upgrades, tried anyway and it did not work. Downloaded dev upgrades and will attempt them.
Thanks and sorry about the learning curve issues.
I too am getting the Triangle/Exclamation Point & Droid Dude after attempting to update....ugh, how do I fix???
Sprint updates do not work on a rooted device. Un root or re-rom
If your rooted do not ever try two update your phone via Sprint you could brick phone.
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New G2 user with questions about root (already rooted...)

So, I was a G1 fan, rooted, then was a MyTouch 3g Slide fan, rootde, and now I got my G2 today. The root process was a breeze using the gfree temp root then gfree perma root, following the instructions in the wiki. With the MT3gS, the root process, originally, had me flashing eng builds then this and that, essentially wiping out whatever I had just to get root.
Now that I've rooted my G2, I haven't flashed any roms, so I assume this root process did nothing more but perma root my G2 "as it stood"? This is fantastic. I will most likely head on over and start flashing the CM roms, as I have religiously used his ROMs on my previous two Android phones.
Oh and real quick stupid question, but CM6.1.x is still Foroy/2.2, and the CM7 is still Gingerbread/2.3, right? I'm really not a dumb new person, just making sure my feet are properly wet jumping into the G2.
1st!
You're right, Froyo 2.2 = CM6.1.1
Gingerawesomenessbread 2.3.2 = CM7.
Yeah, I fell in love with Gingerbread on the MT3gS, and can only imagine the nightlys fro CM7 on this phone are amazing.
Unrelated... I thought apps2sd (fat) where inherent to 2.1 and up. I know once I get a custom ROM on this will be obvious, but is there a setting on the stock G2 software to enable this? I either cannot find it, or am truly stupid... It doesn't appear the apps I am currently installing are going to the SD card.
Edit: OK, I am stupid. I was looking for the "Default Install" setting that the CM ROMs offered, but I see I can go into "most" of my downloaded apps via Application Manager and choose Move to SD... Thanks
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