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YES!!! There IS a Way to Root Froyo!

UPDATE - AUGUST 26, 8.38am: It is official. The Unrevoked team has developed a root method for the Evo 2.2 OTA. The basic process is a downgrade to 2.1, then using Unrevoked 3 + Unrevoked Forever and a new PC36IMG along the way to get full root access. Here is the guide. I guess this thread is now dead. It's a good thing.
*** Everything below this line is now outdated! ***
This question is asked several times every day here. This is the answer: If you have a new Evo with Froyo (Android 2.2) or have accepted the OTA update to Froyo, there is currently NO KNOWN WAY to gain root access. You cannot root until somebody finds an exploit in the new system.
There is also no known way to downgrade from 2.2 to 2.1 and then root that either.
The new release of Unrevoked Forever will NOT root an unrooted 2.2 system. It is instead a safeguard against losing root in the future even after OTA updates.
If you are a 2.1 user and would like to upgrade, you must root your 2.1 system FIRST, then flash a ROOTED ROM. If you flash an unrooted 2.2 ROM, you will not be able to root it even if you were previously rooted until somebody finds a way to root 2.2
Bottom line: If you have stock 2.2, you are stuck until further notice. Period.
This is true for the "leaked" .3 release and the "final" .6 release.
The "Easy Root" app by Unstable Apps has been reported to NOT work on the Evo.
I will change this post the minute a 2.2 root method is discovered.
CLARIFICATION: In light of a recent dialogue between myself and toastcfh (our forum mod whose work I highly respect) I want to make it clear that there may someday soon be a way to root 2.2, but nobody has reported that they have made any progress on this yet. There are talented developers looking for a hole in the system, and I have every confidence that something will emerge in the near future. I also encourage anybody who thinks they can make headway on this front to TRY! I do NOT want anybody to think that it cannot be done. I just want to make it clear that we do not know of a way to do it yet. I want this to happen as well. Please don't be discouraged!

If you are reading this, please bump it until it's a sticky topic.
This thread is now a sticky courtesy of our forum mod.

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Wait... So I can't root my Evo on 2.2?
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Wait... So I can't root my Evo on 2.2?
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Nobody said that.
Oh, wait, yes, that's exactly what I'm saying.

Bump even though I did ask the question myself. I've only been here a few days and I've already seen quite a few threads about it.

+1 on the sticky. Way toooooo many "can I I root Froyo?" threads.

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its gonna take time buddy! no root yet!

Bump!!!!!!!!!

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Just caught another one, first post by a new user asking about how to root and/or downgrade his 2.2 RUU.
I feel like I'm holding the vaccine and nobody's taking it.

Bumping for justice.
HTC needs to stop being lame and just ship the phones rooted.

You know what really aggravates me about this site..... the sheer number of idiots!..this thread is an example...SilverZero made a great post to sticky explaining he will take time to post as soon as a root is available. Within 45 mins somebody feels the need to post a stupid ass question that was clearly explained by the OP in the first freakn post, which was the reason for this thread. Thanks SilverZero for wanting to keep is up to date and trying to keep the evo threads a little less cluttered regarding the possibility of a root. Unfortunately we know that these idiots are going to continue not reading and just posting same **** over and over and over! Give it a rest morons! This is a great site I just wish we could weed out the idiots!

Hey guys, I have an OTA Froyo 2.2, how do i root my phone?
Edit 1: Jokes aside, appreciate you trying to root us 2.2 boys; wish I was capable.

Littlefield said:
Hey guys, I have an OTA Froyo 2.2, how do i root my phone?
Edit 1: Jokes aside, appreciate you trying to root us 2.2 boys; wish I was capable.
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Lmfaoooo
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krillik08 said:
Lmfaoooo
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Calkulin said:
If you guys just want 1.34 hex'd to show 1.40, then here you go
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If you can hex edit the PRI to make it appear to be a higher version, could you hex edit the verision number to allow a RUU to downgrade? Probably wouldn't work, but worth asking.

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[Q] Root evo help

Hey guys i want to my root bros evo he got his evo on october he has not done any updates its still saying to update to 3.29.651.5 he has not yet done that update yet since october i want to root the evo like the old days when the first one came i dont want to root with unrevoked any help please info of the phone is
Hardware Version 0003
Android 2.2
Baseband Version 2.15.00.07.28
Software Number 3.26.651.6
PRI Version 1.71_003
Hboot-0.93.0000
Radio-215.00.07.28
i will like to root it with toast if possible like my first evo i got on june thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653

sitlet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=653
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That was not helpful why you even bother
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verse187 said:
That was not helpful why you even bother
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LOL
Not helpful but an attitude like that won't get you much help.
There are guides in that forum section that will help you root, make sure you find the most updated one or you will end up wasting a LOT of time and possibly brick your Evo.
Use the search for Root guides

Some advise on Dhd running 2.3.3 . .

Hi Fellow Xda-ers,
I am new here and have been browsing thr forums for a few weeks, and its this place that made me get the dhd.
Any who i got the handset two days ago, Its on contract, Locked to Orange Uk, Running Android 2.3.3 with a software number of: 2.37.61.11.
Now i have been looking around the forums and scratching my head for ages trying to find out if i am able to:
1.) Root
2.) DownGrade
3.) Flash custom roms.
Any advise is appreciated,
Thanks.

I'm sorry pal, build 2.37 can't downgrade yet, so you can't root. Our fellow modders are working on a workaround with no success yet.
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painbearer said:
I'm sorry pal, build 2.37 can't downgrade yet, so you can't root. Our fellow modders are working on a workaround with no success yet.
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Thanks for the reply dude.
Much appreciated

Excellent, this was just the question I was searching for. thank you.

So being that we can't root nor downgrade it,is there anything we can do ?
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DesireHD_90 said:
So being that we can't root nor downgrade it,is there anything we can do ?
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Yes. If you are married or have a partner spend the time with them now because when they work out the fix for 2.37 you will only have eyes for your DHD

Lmao true true. So no nodding what so ever ? Lol
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Well i have managed to get a new handset replaced tomorrow morning, i claimed it kept crashing . . . :0)
So i will have a rootable handset.

So i have my new phone:
Android 2.2.1
bb Version: 12.28g.60.140.fu_26.05.05.27_m3
Kernel: 2.6.32.21-g46445e7
Build number: 1.84.61.2 cl333804 release keys
Software number: 1.84.61.2
I have tried making a gold card and downgrading using the stickied method here and i keep getting the following error:
cid incorrect update fail
power to reboot
wtf am i doing wrong?

paulrh said:
Yes. If you are married or have a partner spend the time with them now because when they work out the fix for 2.37 you will only have eyes for your DHD
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LOL nice one...I got me some angry eyes too lately. Was wondering where that came from, but now I get it

I have done it now, currently running the latest leedroid Rom.
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gratz enjoy ur phone as we should be able to enjoy it i've been soo happy with mine since I unlocked/changed room

Hi. I ve dhd. It's s-off with build number 2.37 running gingerbread 2.3.3. So my question can I downgrade without having to temproot first cuz its s-off..
Desperately waiting for ur answer

Im afraid not, if you are on contract do what i did, Call your provider tell them its stuck in a bootloop due to a failed ota rom update, and they will replace the phone for you, well maybe, Orange UK did, i called in 7.30pm and received the phone next morning.
Then that way you "may" get a phone that has not been updated, the replacement i got was on 2.1 :0)

Cannot find correct files to root E4GT D710 in ODIN... (ICS 4.0.4) see screeshot...

Hi I am a long time user and developer for windows mobile devices (WM5/WM6), and have switched over to android for many years now... but just now am having the time to explore cooking with android, using ADK, rooting androids, etc... So i thought id wait on doing anything serious with my SIII and note2, and for now im working on my epic touch 4g.... I have most of all the software i need for windows and for the actual process of flashing, rooting, cooking, etc, but I CANNOT FIND THE CORRECT FILES TO USE IN ODIN TO ROOT MY DEVICE. AND I AM NOT SURE THE BEST WAY TO TELL WHICH VERSIONS OF RADIOS/ROMS/KERNELS/BL'S ARE INTERCHANGEABLE AS WELL.... BELOW IS A LIST OF ALL OF MY DEVICES HW/FW VERSIONS FOR REFERECE... (RUNNING ICS 4.0.4). COULD SOMEONE WITH MORE ANDROID EXPERIENCE PLEASE CHIME IN AND LET ME KNOW WHICH FILES I NEED TO USE IN ODIN TO ROOT THIS EPIC TOUGH 4G FOR ICS 4.0.4? id appreciate any help bc im anxious to check out some roms and start on cooking a few myself... thanks.
Model Number - SPH-D710
Android Version- 4.0.4
Baseband Version- S710.10 S.FI27
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-1127689
[email protected] #3
SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 27 18:24:35 KST 2012
Build Number - IMM76I.FI27
Hardware Version - D710.10
(btw i have tried two files so far but once they were flashed it gave me the yellow triangle and displayed as a gti900 model, and never went past splash screen... although the forum suggested they would work
I realize this seems elementary (especially being that I was quite proficient when I used to build WM roms, but android is a different animal and I want to start off right since i plan to start cooking again.... Sorry if this is silly to some, but it wouls really help me out... thanks
thank you all for any advice to help me get goin on this again, i miss doin this!!!

Welcome back!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969677

You might wanna ask a mod to move this to the Q&A section before the ib4tl folks start in on ya...
Yea, like posted above you can use a full restore rooted odin or one_click to get root. Assuming you didn't bone the phone with the files you tried.
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good idea... and it hasnt bricked it (yet)
Yes, i think your right, if the mods wanna move this to Q&A, please feel free to do so... dont wanna get anyone strted on that rant, lol... but no everything ive tried so far has just put me down temporarily and ive been able to reflash stock ICS from samsung using the .tar file in ODIN, thank god! i just cant seem to find the one that works right..
CyberpodS2 said:
You might wanna ask a mod to move this to the Q&A section before the ib4tl folks start in on ya...
Yea, like posted above you can use a full restore rooted odin or one_click to get root. Assuming you didn't bone the phone with the files you tried.
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thanks!!!
Yea ive been away from cooking and modding a few years, have never stopped dabbling but just havent been serious... i used to post alot of roms here and ina few other forums... and made some software for delphi eng. when i worked there, so im glad to get back in the saddle and start workin on mobiles again (been doin mainly PC stuff)... if i come up with anything good i will definitely share! plan on doin some SIII and note2 stuff in the future i hope! thanks again!
ccnd8 said:
Welcome back!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1969677
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BINGO! Thanks again...
This link took me right to where i downloaded the proper files for ODIN to flash the stock ICS 4.0.4 OS already Rooted!!! Appeared to have Worked great and now im movin on! I dont know how anyone with ET4G could go with out having the tools from RWilco's Repository! thanks Rwilco & ccnd8! In case someone needs it, heres the exact link where i got the downloads... [problem solved] :good:
http://http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.php?dir=Files/Devices/Samsung%20Galaxy%20S2%20%28Sprint%29%20%28SPH-D710%29/Stock%20ROMs/ICS/FI27/Full%20Restore/Rooted
ccnd8 said:
Welcome back!!
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IB4L or move
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Doesn't really matter which build to root to use if you want the latest then it's fi27.
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Just got a unlocked G2 dont want to brick it ..Help

I know the G2 is a old phone , but I decided to get one anyway. I alwatay a generation behind in phones it per and since Im prepaid , I think it makes more sense.
Anyway I have been looking a few youtube videos and some of the old threads on here. Please dont blast me too bad, but I was wondering if I should root my phone since it is already unlocked?
Here are the phone stats
Android Version
2.3.4
Baseband version
12.62.60.27U_26.13.04.19_M
Kernel version
2.6.35.10-g96de068
[email protected]#1
Build Number
2.16.531.5CL159515 release-keys
Now the last phone I rooted and played around with was a Kiaser a few years ago. That was wayyyyyy easier than these new threads. So my noobie questions are this
1. should I try to root a phone already unlocked?
2. how can I root a phone? What I mean is most of the stuff in the old threads aren't avaliable is some places anymore
3. is there a thread I can start at on how to do the procedure?
would appreciate any help

Nevermind found what I think will work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789579

Never mind.

Here you go.
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I notice they got rid of the Rage method because of all the paranoia over hackers including it in apps.

Wrong forum section guys
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Warbuff said:
Wrong forum section guys
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^^
yes you should root it asap.
If you have a bad emmc chip, it wont boot when it'll fail.
If you are rooted, you could run the os on the sd.

http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting
This the guide i used when i rooted my Desire Z. It looks a bit hard, but when i did it i didn't know anything about rooting so you can do it to.
Good luck on rooting your phone!
Edit: http://oldwiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
This link if you have a G2.
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