I got this EVO yesterday and I like to root it, how do I know if it rootable or not?
It says Android version 2.2
Software number 3.70.651.1
On HBOOT says S-ON
Thanks guys!
Yes. You can root it. Head over to the Evo forums and do a little reading. Check out the "stickies" and there should be a one-click root process for it.
Directions will walk you through it step by step. Read, take your time, read, and then go.
Best of luck.
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How on earth did you get a phone with 2.2 on it? lmao. not fair! hahaha. Love how no one ever gives real answers on here and tells you to read 4000 posts just to get the information you need. lolz. I'll just give you hints. starts with unr?????? lets see if you can figure it out. lmao
Thanks guys I think you mean unrevoked.
I been around for a while but I'm new to the EVO.
Funny it still on 2.2 just got it for $100 yesterday in mint conditions.
A winner I think
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Yea a winner lol dude conragts and don't update
Done rooting it using the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
I am a happy camper!
Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.
Decks 2.3.4 builds with savage zens kernel line has always been pretty awesome for me. Great battery, hella fast, and rock stable, its cyanogenmod with some cleaning up and tweaking. I've always felt it was faster and got better battery, just my opinion though
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cmarti said:
Done rooting it using the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
I am a happy camper!
Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.
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Thank you for the link.
Check out my sig, depends on whether you like Sense or not. Personally, I flash whatever ROM drops the day, but AOSP is my best friend for battery life
cmarti said:
I got this EVO yesterday and I like to root it, how do I know if it rootable or not?
It says Android version 2.2
Software number 3.70.651.1
On HBOOT says S-ON
Thanks guys!
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Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.
I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.
cmarti said:
Done rooting it using the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
I am a happy camper!
Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.
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Asking which rom to update here is like asking which super model to slip the roofie too.
It doesn't matter they're all awesome.
However, our most popular dishes are (in no particular order):
2.2
MikFroyo
Myn Warm TwoPointTwo
Koni's Elite Series III
2.3 (w/sense 1.0)
SNS
Steelh
2.3 (aosp)
You've already got most of the list for that one
2.3 (sense 2.1/3.0)
MikG
Synergy
2.3 (sense 3.0)
Virus Kingdom
Mik and Myn also have 2.0 Roms but they aren't as good as the 2.1/3.0 ones so don't bother with those
Hope I helped out, welcome to the Evo forums.
What ROM do you plan on using??
Rommul said:
Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.
I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.
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I got it from Craigslist.
abusedcloth said:
What ROM do you plan on using??
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I am using CyanogenMod 7.1 and it works perfectly solid.
I got two EVO's (one for my brother and the other for my aunt) from wirefly and they both came with 2.2
Rommul said:
Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.
I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.
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cmarti said:
I got it from Craigslist.
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Thanks I got mine yesterday from a sprint store and it had 2.3.3 on it.,
Stock isn't so bad I guess.
Rommul said:
Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.
I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.
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I bought one from Radio Shack a few days ago and it already had 2.3 on it. I went to exchange it at a different Radio Shack to see if any of their stock had 2.2 but they wouldn't check so I just returned it.
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Hey guys. I know I can always count on XDA to get my info. I just got and EVO a few days ago. I have it fully rooted using unrEVOked method. I had T-mobile before and had the MyTouch 1.2 which I learned inside and out thanks to XDA. This EVO blows that phone away. Even though I just bought this EVO, I got the 003 hardware version and not 004. First off is the only difference between the two the camera? Second what is the difference between 3.30.651.3 and 3.29.651.5? Will the 003 hardware version get the OTA update to 3.30.651.3? If I flashed a 3.30.651.3 ROM to my 3.29.651.5 phone would it cause some major problems or should I wait until the OTA comes to my phone if it does? Why would I get an outdated phone sent to me when there is an updated version available? I know these are probably n00b questions, but we all have to start somewhere. Thanks for the help in advance. I have been reading to find the answer to some of these questions, but the EVO threads are huge and am having a hard time finding the answers I am looking for.
Im running a 3.30.651.5 rom on an 003 evo with no problems but iv heard others have excessive battery drain. Id stick with an older version that is actualy for your hardware though cuz your not missing out on anything, the newest ota was for a camera fix on 004 hardware phones.
Ok thanks cynic. I don't see how the ROM would cause excessive battery drain when the only thing changed was an update for the camera. I guess I could try one of each out and see if I notice anything.
Im sure theirs more to it but thats just the major difference that i know of
I understand. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Also are the cyanogen nightlies based on 3.29 or 3.30.
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Glad to help :-D im not sure about cyanogen though. It may not be either if it was built from the ground up. Shouldnt give you problems though, newest is cm6.1
Yeah I thought about cyanogen being an AOSP after I asked the question and figured since it wasn't posted in any thing that should be compatible with both. Thanks again for your time.
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housry23 said:
I understand. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Also are the cyanogen nightlies based on 3.29 or 3.30.
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cyanogen is based on android source. currently it is android 2.2.1 build FRG83. sprint/htc still currently use 2.2 FRF91 or something.
So it is safe to use CM on any hardware version as long as the kernel works? Also, does anyone want to give me their experience with certain ROM? I am not asking which is best for me, but just want to get an overall on which ones are working best or are the communities favorite for the EVO. I am rooted but still running stock rom. I want to use a custom rom but am still reading & trying to get familiar with this phone & its development.
Oh yeah. One more question. I received an update while rooted. It was a PRL update. Is this normal? I know that probably sounds very n00bish, but I just thought rooted I wouldn't get any OTA's. Will I still get OTA's from Sprint while running stock rom rooted?
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housry23 said:
So it is safe to use CM on any hardware version as long as the kernel works?
Seems to be true.
Also, does anyone want to give me their experience with certain ROM?
I run virus roms, he has a sense version and one without sense. Myns warm 2.2 is quite popular as is fresh rom.
Oh yeah. One more question. I received an update while rooted. It was a PRL update. Is this normal?
Yes you will still get notifications to update, hardware updates are not recomended for rooted users as they may break root, but prl updates are fine
Everyone was a noob once, just glad to pass along the info.
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I have A Evo 4G ver. 2.1 Phone Rooted With Unrevoked3 method. I would like to update, but am not sure as to what direction to go. Can someone please give me some guidance which does not require a rocket scientist to complete.
cre8ted1 said:
I have A Evo 4G ver. 2.1 Phone Rooted With Unrevoked3 method. I would like to update, but am not sure as to what direction to go. Can someone please give me some guidance which does not require a rocket scientist to complete.
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First of all, next time don't post a question in the dev section, that what q and a is for!
A little behind huh 2.1 lol. Just flash any Rom most are updated with the latest goodies. Don't bother flashing stock roms, flash a custom.
Youtube a few videos on flashing evo and read some text instructions. Then put two and two together.
Edit: If you what a pure google rom flash a aosp rom. If you are a Htc sense fan then look for custom stock.
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please, please, please just answer me this. do you know where i can get a stock custom? i recently flashed cyanogen 6.1.2 and i love it, ****ing amazing. but i like htc sense, because i use the apps alot, and somethings i like more. and i miss my 4G. i dont think a stock custom will have 4G but idc, i just want one like that. a good idea would be something like cyanogen mod but have it sense.
Im running fresh 3.5, netarchy 4.3 no havs no undervolt, seidio 3500 and its great. Been off the charger for 12 hours and at 74% life...very very happy! Running 1190 is my sweet spot. 38ish mflops 1500 quadrant and been completely stableat the speed
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Lol, I bet that newbs head just exploded reading the last post!
^
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sd2649 said:
Lol, I bet that newbs head just exploded reading the last post!
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I had to throw a thanks on that post. It may not have been a useful post in the general definition for the forums, but it sure was useful in getting me to chuckle out loud
And in the hopes of being somewhat useful to the OP, why not start with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830153&highlight=sprint+lovers which is close to stock, get your feet wet flashing, then try the more "exotic" stuff.
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Lol, I bet that newbs head just exploded reading the last post!
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LMAO! Thanks for the laugh!!!!!
Check out virusroms or mynns. Good sense or senseless roms that are constantly updated by devs that seem to never leave their pc's.
Threads are everywhere. Happy flashunting!
And am I the only one that lol'd over the term "stock custom"?
Swyped from a galaxy far far away......
tony_28wl said:
please, please, please just answer me this. do you know where i can get a stock custom? i recently flashed cyanogen 6.1.2 and i love it, ****ing amazing. but i like htc sense, because i use the apps alot, and somethings i like more. and i miss my 4G. i dont think a stock custom will have 4G but idc, i just want one like that. a good idea would be something like cyanogen mod but have it sense.
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Try myns rom. Its smooth, everything works, including 4g. If you like sense, you should like it.
I would suggest virus Rome too. I thing he's the best evolution Dec period. Been using his stuff since September, everything works and he never disappoints. Full 4g, full tether, etc
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scottspa74 said:
I would suggest virus Rome too. I thing he's the best evolution Dec period. Been using his stuff since September, everything works and he never disappoints. Full 4g, full tether, etc
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Where Do I Find The Latest Version Of This virus Rome?
Read...read...read.. and most if your questions will be answered on there own. But read in the dev section
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Will our beloved incredibles ever get 2.3? I googled it and found no concrete answers. I wanna know so i dont root and miss out on ota 2.3. I figured if anyone were to know, it would be the guys at xda.
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watt9493 said:
Will our beloved incredibles ever get 2.3? I googled it and found no concrete answers. I wanna know so i dont root and miss out on ota 2.3. I figured if anyone were to know, it would be the guys at xda.
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It could be a very very long wait seein as there are a bunch of new phones for them to pay attention to while ignoring the Dincs.
Go ahead and root, tons of us applied the update manually to 2.2 without issue.
I have a family member working for a Verizon as a DM, I try to get information out of him, all he told me is that the Inc is "supposed" to get 2.3, had no timetable when.
When the Evo 3D comes out and the source code gets released for Sense on 2.3 hopefully the guys over here can make it work on the DInc.
I agree with Ben. Root and get 2.3 now. Why wait for a buggy IT'S when we've been building and debugging the source already.
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If VZW releases 2.3 for DInc, XDA ROM-ers will do loads of stuff with it anyway...
PGleo86 said:
If VZW releases 2.3 for DInc, XDA ROM-ers will do loads of stuff with it anyway...
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I think thats kind of a big "if" though :/ but I still have hope!
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A friend of mine has an EVO, I do not nor have I ever used an evo before. He wanted a custom ROM installed and asked me for help. I would greatly appreciate any help offered by the community.
1. What ROM is closest to stock(If gingerbread is out for it then a gingerbread build would be nice), just tweaked/debloated/deodexed/zip aligned etc.
2. How well is CM7 running on the EVO? I have a captivate and CM7 right now is pretty unstable this is going to be his main ROM and he isnt too technical.
3. What rom has a good/easy update flow. Maybe something with rom manager where he can just click update and all is well in the world.
Thank you SO much in advance.
Emil9727 said:
A friend of mine has an EVO, I do not nor have I ever used an evo before. He wanted a custom ROM installed and asked me for help. I would greatly appreciate any help offered by the community.
1. What ROM is closest to stock(If gingerbread is out for it then a gingerbread build would be nice), just tweaked/debloated/deodexed/zip aligned etc.
2. How well is CM7 running on the EVO? I have a captivate and CM7 right now is pretty unstable this is going to be his main ROM and he isnt too technical.
3. What rom has a good/easy update flow. Maybe something with rom manager where he can just click update and all is well in the world.
Thank you SO much in advance.
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There are plenty of stock roms and there is a couple gingerbread floating around somewhere i believe as well so your winning on that.
Cm7 i believe is very stable rom and many people enjoy it. Not me but people really enjoy cyanogens work.
Food for the thought process:
Root..in case you haven't done it already and still can:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
In my opinion..best option for stock Rom to flash when rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120840
As far as the one click auto update option...you know what your getting yourself into right (as far as setting it up for your friend and then walking away)...lol.
dpilcher said:
Food for the thought process:
Root..in case you haven't done it already and still can:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448
In my opinion..best option for stock Rom to flash when rooted:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120840
As far as the one click auto update option...you know what your getting yourself into right (as far as setting it up for your friend and then walking away)...lol.
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Lol yeah I'm sure he will end up calling me about it. Thanks for the links I'll check them out. If the ROM I put on there us stable enough then he won't have to update.
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Joey_UFC said:
There are plenty of stock roms and there is a couple gingerbread floating around somewhere i believe as well so your winning on that.
Cm7 i believe is very stable rom and many people enjoy it. Not me but people really enjoy cyanogens work.
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Thanks for the input. I was considering cm7 only because with rom manager its easy to update. I have to see if he wants sense.
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Emil9727 said:
Lol yeah I'm sure he will end up calling me about it. Thanks for the links I'll check them out. If the ROM I put on there us stable enough then he won't have to update.
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Flashing a Custom (even stock) Rom and then not wanting to update to the latest and greatest...ya....ok....NOT. Your friend will get a taste of what this is like and BOOM...hooked. The Rom I linked has a great OP in support. Enjoy the fun that you already know is gonna take hold of the phone your about to set free!
EDIT: Thought I'm sure this goes without saying, but will do anyway. Remind them......DO NOT...accept OTA updates even if they can...just sayin..lmao
CM7 or Death! I played with a lot of Sense roms for quite a while, but I determined they are nothing but bloat. CM7 is superfast, and I couldn't ask for much more in stability.
I'm Running Nightly 93 and May gapps.
dpilcher said:
Flashing a Custom (even stock) Rom and then not wanting to update to the latest and greatest...ya....ok....NOT. Your friend will get a taste of what this is like and BOOM...hooked. The Rom I linked has a great OP in support. Enjoy the fun that you already know is gonna take hold of the phone your about to set free!
EDIT: Thought I'm sure this goes without saying, but will do anyway. Remind them......DO NOT...accept OTA updates even if they can...just sayin..lmao
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Assuming he is willing to update himself I would if course tell him to do so.
Custom rom plus official ota equals me laughing at him lol. Funny and not funny at the same time lol.
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mintee said:
CM7 or Death! I played with a lot of Sense roms for quite a while, but I determined they are nothing but bloat. CM7 is superfast, and I couldn't ask for much more in stability.
I'm Running Nightly 93 and May gapps.
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I'm glad to hear its stable. If he is willing to give up sense and cm is stable then I might encourage him that way.
How is the battery life and do you have access to 4g speeds?
Also I have seen the new sense on the sensation... Man if its bloat its the sexiest bloat I have ever seen.
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Im up for renewal, got og dinc, an i just cant see $300 for a new phone. How is the dinc 2 for rooting, battery, roms available? I can get it for free, run sense 3.5, and buy klipsh headet and save a boatload. Any advice? Also lookin tbolt
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Im up for renewal, got og dinc, an i just cant see $300 for a new phone. How is the dinc 2 for rooting, battery, roms available? I can get it for free, run sense 3.5, and buy klipsh headet and save a boatload. Any advice? Also lookin tbolt
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Go for it man. It's the best phone I've ever played with.
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Get it.
Giggity giggity.
Free sounds good.
Great ROMs available.
Battery kills the Tbolt's.
If 4g isn't a need for you, the DInc2 is the best phone on the market IMHO, especially for the price.
I have 4g in my area, but always use wifi if i can, im leanin towards dinc 2
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If its hacks an Roms you want? THe Dinc 2 is great!!!
The dinc 2 is a great phone with plenty of Roms to choose from. If I had an upgrade i would get the new $300 HTC smartphone (but thats just becuase of the specs).
If you get a dinc 2 it will be running android 2.3.4. THat version is not rooted yet.
but you can downgrade to android 2.3.3 using this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgIYFGcVimU&feature=channel_video_title
Then root 2.3.3 using
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGEASn3v0v8&feature=relmfu
Have fun with your new rooted phone !!!
I asked the same question here a couple weeks ago ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357066
... you might find some of the answers I got helpful to your situation.
I ended up getting my Dinc2 for free on Black Friday, and have been loving it. It's a great phone, everything I need, and nothing I don't.
joefrog1996 said:
The dinc 2 is a great phone with plenty of Roms to choose from. If I had an upgrade i would get the new $300 HTC smartphone (but thats just becuase of the specs).
If you get a dinc 2 it will be running android 2.3.4. THat version is not rooted yet.
but you can downgrade to android 2.3.3 using this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgIYFGcVimU&feature=channel_video_title
Then root 2.3.3 using
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGEASn3v0v8&feature=relmfu
Have fun with your new rooted phone !!!
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for Rooting Revolutionary gives permanent root for some devices , and for others it give root but not complete permanent root ( incredible 2 is in the second group i believe ) , go to thier website for more . still you can install do all rooted things
as for Roms , if you are using CDMA there is plenty of excellent Roms Sense 3.5 . if you want GSM very few Roms for that and the maximum is Sense 3 for a stable bug less GSM Rom
the phone is nice , and battery is Very good in my opinion
Got mine at Costco for $30.
Might be a good time to check eBay/CL for a used one...
increduloustoo said:
Got mine at Costco for $30.
Might be a good time to check eBay/CL for a used one...
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Haha I did the same thing! I was like eff yeah I'll go for that deal lol.
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increduloustoo said:
Got mine at Costco for $30.
Might be a good time to check eBay/CL for a used one...
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Was that with an upgrade??
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Was that with an upgrade??
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Nope brand new. My first phone on my dad's plan and only $30
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I say go for it. Rooting was fairly straightforward and I have never used adb before that. I love it so far though. It gets way better battery life than the thunderbolt and has cynanogen mod as well as really good sense roms. Also the dev have a pretty decent ICS beta out so if you want that it probably it will be stable I a bit. Enjoy