It has been quite a while since I rooted my Evo using unrevoked forever. My niece is getting her Evo this Friday and wants me to root it so she can get rid of the crapware and install a good rom on it. Is there are preferred method? Auto root, unrevoked or one click? Also if her Evo comes with GB pre-installed, is there still no way to root it?
Your last question is the most important one...be sure they don't update it for her when they activate it. If it's already got it on there, game over for now.
If she's lucky enough to get one that still has 2.2 on it, all the various methods work. Unrevoked works well and is easy.
If it comes with 2.3, it can't be rooted as of yet; if 2.2, download the windows hboot drivers, then use unrevoked to root.
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I am currently rooted with Unrevoked 3 and want to finish the full root with NAND unlock. My plan is to use netarchy's 2.2 ROM and 3.7.6 kernal as I do not want to lose the FPS fix (been using it on 2.1 and LOVE it!!)
Anyway, there are a lot of different methods out there to root and I am trying to determine which method is going to be sucessful following Unrevoked 3 and will not be overly complex. I would appreciate any input.
I am assuming that I will lose all my settings/programs/etc so I should do a complete backup first? I have MyBackUp Pro which I have used before but I am open to suggestions for a better method.
Thanks
Alto101 said:
I am currently rooted with Unrevoked 3 and want to finish the full root with NAND unlock. My plan is to use netarchy's 2.2 ROM and 3.7.6 kernal as I do not want to lose the FPS fix (been using it on 2.1 and LOVE it!!)
Anyway, there are a lot of different methods out there to root and I am trying to determine which method is going to be sucessful following Unrevoked 3 and will not be overly complex. I would appreciate any input.
I am assuming that I will lose all my settings/programs/etc so I should do a complete backup first? I have MyBackUp Pro which I have used before but I am open to suggestions for a better method.
Thanks
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Did you ever get an answer to this? I'm in the same situation and what to determine the best solution.
I finally got my hands on an evo with 2.1 update 1 and have read about every method out there. Wich rooting method should I start with if I want full root?
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energizer1389 said:
I finally got my hands on an evo with 2.1 update 1 and have read about every method out there. Wich rooting method should I start with if I want full root?
Sent from Evo 4g
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some people use simpleroot.. the most 'foolproof' way in my opinion, is toast's method.. just make sure you do part 1 and 2 ( it should be in wiki ).. 1 does root, 2 does nand unlock.
energizer1389 said:
I finally got my hands on an evo with 2.1 update 1 and have read about every method out there. Wich rooting method should I start with if I want full root?
Sent from Evo 4g
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This thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761307
In particular this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7780604&postcount=2
And for more detail, this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7780857&postcount=6
This will allow root access and unlocked NAND without downgrading the PRI or otherwise messing with your system. Everything will be the same, save for root access and unlocked NAND. (what the people of this forum have decided to call "full root" for... err... still confused on the reason for this stupid term).
So it sounds like unrevoked forever is the recommended method for getting full root after rooting with Unrevoked3. My issues is I'm having trouble flashing certain roms with just Unrevoked3. From what I've read not all roms can be flashed with Unrevoked3. I want to try a different root method, but I don't want to screw anything up. It seems like Unrevoked Forever is the best option at this point, but seems kind of extreme. Does anyone agree or disagree?
I've already downloaded forever on my phone...just waiting to get the courage to install it.
ohseedee said:
I've already downloaded forever on my phone...just waiting to get the courage to install it.
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I used Unrevoked Forever and didn't have a single issue. I've flashed a number of ROMs since then, and still no problems. I'm currently running Baked Snack 1.3 with Netarchy's latest kernel and Clockwork. Hope this helps you with your fear.
Sent from my Baked EVO via the XDA app.
onewaycourt said:
I used Unrevoked Forever and didn't have a single issue. I've flashed a number of ROMs since then, and still no problems. I'm currently running Baked Snack 1.3 with Netarchy's latest kernel and Clockwork. Hope this helps you with your fear.
Sent from my Baked EVO via the XDA app.
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There is no difference between the recovery unrevoked3 installs and one installed by flashing an image after using the leaked ENG bootloader.
Some roms had problems with the unrevoked3 exploit because it did not unlock NAND and they made the assumption that NAND was unlocked. With unrevoked forever (or, if you wish to lose your 1.40 PRI, the leaked ENG bootloader), this is no longer an issue.
+1 for Unrevoked Forever. Unrevoked 3.1 + Unrevoked Forever worked flawlessly on my phone. You can even flash the ENG bootloader as a separate package if you want, so that you have the fastboot commands without downgrading the PRI.
The only downside is that there is currently no way to completely undo Unrevoked Forever. If you have to get the phone replaced, a tech who knows what he's doing could easily tell that you've rooted your phone.
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+1 for Unrevoked Forever. Unrevoked 3.1 + Unrevoked Forever worked flawlessly on my phone. You can even flash the ENG bootloader as a separate package if you want, so that you have the fastboot commands without downgrading the PRI.
The only downside is that there is currently no way to completely undo Unrevoked Forever. If you have to get the phone replaced, a tech who knows what he's doing could easily tell that you've rooted your phone.
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Thanks for the info. Yeah I'm a little worried about the lack of undo, but I have Sprint's insurance on the phone so I guess I could always get it replaced (+ deductible). I think I'm going to do the Forever method.
Hey guys had to take my phone into Sprint so I am Unrooted now but with the new update.. So if I want to root which method should I use? The Regaw or Unrevoked? I am fine with adb commands and all that good stuff I have rooted multiple times. I just wanted to know if there is a difference or if anyone knows if the Regaw method will work with the new update or not?
Thanks in Advance!
I rooted for the first time in my EVO career tonight. I used unrevok3d and it was soooo easy. I used the directions in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
Now I almost feel stupid for being nervous about doing it in the first place.
If you're new to rooting and such, use regaw's. You're gonna learn a lot more about what you're doing to your phone. If you've done this all before, just go with Unrevoked.
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I am still on Toast 1/2...
Should I change from it to something newer? The latest OTA and radio/pri update works fine.
[A] Which Root Methood to use with NEW OTA?
I agree with dglowe343. Albeit, unRevoked 3.21 is the easier solution. Don't forget to then follow up with unRevoked Forever(gives you nand-unlock).
Piece of cake now that the unRevoked stuff is working. Just follow the steps...precisely
I currently have an N1 and will be activating the Evo this weekend.
With the N1, I was able to root without unlocking the bootloader. I still get OTA updates. I was able to update to 2.2.1 (FRG83). I lost root, but it was easy to re-root.
Question about the Evo--which method will allow me to root (don't want new ROM, the existing is fine) without giving up the ability to receive FUTURE OTA updates?
Thanks.
Does anyone know if you can just root the htc Evo with the z4root app then flash any of the ROMS and kernels?
No z4 root doesn't work in the evo. Use unrevoked. Google it. Works fantastically and one click. Needs computer though.
Sent from my PC36100
Use Unrevoked...you can only use that to temporarily root the device to run apps at the boot that require superuser permissions
Sent from my iPad 2 and HTC Evo
one click with unrevoked?
Do you just install their software from the site?
I'm new to the evo but want to root it to get rid of the crap sprint put on me.
Will it make a backup that i can "roll back to" incase i need to take it in for warranty?
Sorry for the general questions. Newb here.
I would personally recommend against Unrevoked as a rooting method. I've personally had it alter an Evo to the point where I couldn't boot into a ROM more than once. Not a fun experience. You're better off using one of the other rooting methods, like AutoRoot.
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No z4 root doesn't work in the evo. Use unrevoked. Google it. Works fantastically and one click. Needs computer though.
Sent from my PC36100
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Z4root does work on the evos, it is just a temp root that resets on reboot.
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I would personally recommend against Unrevoked as a rooting method. I've personally had it alter an Evo to the point where I couldn't boot into a ROM more than once. Not a fun experience. You're better off using one of the other rooting methods, like AutoRoot.
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I rooted my replacement evo and my launch evo with unrevoked. Never a single problem. In fact, I rooted my replacement evo in my hospital bed with no internet connection and all the files I needed which included unrevoked. And no I didn't one click unrevoked, I downgraded 2.2 to 2.1 and then ran unrevoked on it along with the s-off file then flashed 2.2. Again, I did all this with no internet connection and my wimax is still intact. User error is the biggest reason unrevoked doesn't work for people.
As of today Unrevoked has no problems whatsoever as long as you have a computer and a brain to read. Now what I recommend though is amon ra recovery rather than clockwork, the Unrevoked website will give you step by step directions on how to root its as simple as watching it do the work...
Sent from my iPad 2 and HTC Evo
Ok, a few users here have offered advice/assistance, but I fear this problem has been forgotten.
I am stuck with an S-ON, 2.3.4 Droid Incredible, and am looking for a way to acquire root again.
This happened a few weeks ago, with the leak of the 2.3.4 OTA. Flashed S-ON via CWM (not aware I would permanently lose Root), then flashed the OTA as PB31IMG.zip in HBOOT.
Now, Unrevoked no longer roots the device. HBOOT will not allow downgrading to a 2.2 IMG, nor will it flash any downgraded Radio/HBOOT versions. I've tried them all from Dougpiston.com, even the signed ones.
I've attempted to contact the folks at Unrevoked about this issue on IRC, but I can't ever get a reliable dialogue going with anyone, and I believe they are busy working on Revolution, for Incredible 2/S & Newer devices.
Throwing my hands up, I even called Verizon, gave them an excuse to send me a replacement, just so I could start fresh with a 2.2 phone, but I am out of warranty.
I really want to enjoy Sense 3.0/MIUI, even Cyanogenmod, but the outlook is not so good.
Is there any solution I haven't tried yet? Please help.
Unless Unrevoked or someone else finds a new root method you're pretty much out of luck.
Sent from my Droid Incredible 3D using XDA App
Yep, same situation here, nothing will re-root if you did the GB OTA with S-ON bootloader. just have to wait and see if somebody comes up with something new or Unrevoked comes up with a new method.
EDIT: and I'm willing to bet if you get one from Verizon it might already be 2.3.4
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Yep, same situation here, nothing will re-root if you did the GB OTA with S-ON bootloader. just have to wait and see if somebody comes up with something new or Unrevoked comes up with a new method.
EDIT: and I'm willing to bet if you get one from Verizon it might already be 2.3.4
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That's most likely true. 2.3.4 is being pushed out to the Incredible now, so they would probably run the newest RUU on their Incredible devices.
I feel your pain deadsoulboy, and I've seen your posts lamenting your situation on other threads. Only solace I can offer you is that generally the source code and RUU are made available within 30 days of the OTA, at which point the developers are completely free to tear into them with reckless abandon and hopefully the folks at unrevoked figure things out.
It's also distinctly possible that HTC will unlock the bootloader the way it has with others of its handsets, in which case you'll be back in business.
Until then, my friend, I believe you are rootless.
i have the same problem. its been a couple months.... am i still hosed?
Have you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
I used Scotty1223's instructions a few weeks ago and it worked like a charm.
So I burnt out my Cpu on my original rooted Dinc and got a replacement however after playing around on my replacement Dinc verizon pushed the update to 2.3.4 onto my phone. I would've stopped it but I figured I would just downgrade and root again however the new HBOOT 92 didn't let me downgrade i tried the unrevoked method anyway and i got a custom recovery so i restored MIUI on my current Dinc however i seem to still be unrooted? for example Titanium Backup can't delete system apps. i still have S-on and the new HBOOT 92 however i also have a mac so i am a little stuck and confused on how to regain full root access with s-off again any hep would be greatly appreciated.
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So I burnt out my Cpu on my original rooted Dinc and got a replacement however after playing around on my replacement Dinc verizon pushed the update to 2.3.4 onto my phone. I would've stopped it but I figured I would just downgrade and root again however the new HBOOT 92 didn't let me downgrade i tried the unrevoked method anyway and i got a custom recovery so i restored MIUI on my current Dinc however i seem to still be unrooted? for example Titanium Backup can't delete system apps. i still have S-on and the new HBOOT 92 however i also have a mac so i am a little stuck and confused on how to regain full root access with s-off again any hep would be greatly appreciated.
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Check this out. http://androidforums.com/incredible-all-things-root/427344-2-3-4-root-downgrade-s-off.html
Hello, if anyone out there can help me, it'd be very appreciated. I bought an old Evo for $20, brand new almost. But the last time I had an Evo I was able to root it. Can't remember the software information on it, but I did in fact root it. I used the rEVOlutionary method but it seems to no longer be in service. I've also tried the unrEVOked method and I get the same issues. Can anyone be of any assistance? Really want to bring this phone back, I love the Evo!
Thanks.
Unlock-code tools/websites have been sabotaged
Sprint/HTC/Google have sabotaged Revolutionary.io. In fact, my research shows that they have broken/taken-over all unlock-code-computing tools/websites other than HTCdev.com. Fortunately, HTCdev works for rooting your particular configuration -- and probably ONLY for your particular configuration. Do NOT try to use the Captain Throwback's Method (as described at AndroidForums' "revised-rooting-gingerbread-2-3-5-dummies-guide") or you will end up like me -- stuck depending on tools/websites that Sprint/HTC/Google have sabotaged. I'm a newbie, and am not competent to provide you with further guidance.
I saw this too. After doing resrarch myself as well I found the same things. This is very irritating, but will just have to deal with unrooted stock OS...
You can still root EVO 4G
You can root your HTC EVO 4G running Android 2.3.5, hboot 2.18 using instructions from the below-listed HTCEvoHacks website (which relies on HTCdev.com). But you MUST stop after you obtain root (and before attaining S-OFF). The rest of the instructions describe how to throw the system back to Android 2.3.3 by installing a stock PC36100.img file, and then using revolutionary.io to obtain S-OFF. But Google/Sprint have sabotaged those tools: So don't go there. Worse still, down-dating will spoil your access to Google's Play Store. Google tormented me for weeks before allowing me to reaccess its Play Store's apps.
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Once you have root, you can (and should) install a custom recovery. HtcEvoHacks has website instructions for installing a custom recovery. But I installed mine by using an app called ROM Manager. I used ROM Manager to install ClockWorkMod (aka. CWM) and to perform a full nandroid backup. Absent S-OFF, I believe that our ability to flash new ROMs is restricted. But I'm not sure to what extent.