[Q] EVO Update/GPS Problems - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My girlfriend has the EVO 4G (the original model, she got it on launch date) and I rooted it for her simply to get rid of the bull**** apps on there. However, since it is rooted she is having two problems:
1) OTA updates download fine but do not install.
2) GPS Navigation works for about 2 minutes before it force closes. If you open it up again it will FC immediately and do so until the phone is restarted. Then the process repeats.
Getting her the OTA updates is not too important, but she REALLY wants GPS to work. How can I:
a) Unroot the phone WITHOUT wiping and hope that that fixes both problems?
b) Fix the GPS problem while still remaining rooted?
Sorry for the noob questions, I have the Samsung Vibrant and am not used to this phone at all. Thanks!
Here's her info:
ANDROID 2.2
BASEBAND: 2.15.00.11.19
KERNEL: 2.6.32.17-GEE557FD ([email protected] #15)
BUILD NUMBER: 3.70.651.1 CL294884 RELEASE-KEYS
SOFTWARE NUMBER: 3.70.651.1
BROWSER VERSION WEBKIT 3.1
PRI VERSION: 1.90_003
PRL VERSION: 60681

Anyone? Little help?

You can just back everything up with mybackup root or something like that and try a different ROM but you'll need to wipe to make sure you don't have problems .
You can check this thread out for GPS it might help its for aosp ROMs though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132412
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PRI Version

What is the correct PRI version with the 1.47.651.1 firmware? I have 1.34_003, but I've seen some people posting they have 1.40_003. I'm wondering if there is any difference in the "first" and "second" updates that people are downloading? Is it hardware version related? My hardware version is 0002. My PRL is 60667.
I have hardware version 0002 as well, and show PRI 1.40_003, with PRL of 60665.
Interesting that it's a little different out there.
I am 002 hardware with 1.40.003 and prl ending in 667.
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Anyone have any input on the difference in the two PRI versions?
I am also... 002 hardware with 1.40.003 and prl ending in 667.
i originally had the 1.40.003 on my stock rom..but after rooting and unlocking nand..it got downgraded to 1.34.003. Currently there is no way to manually update the PRI. It has to be built into the rom according to toastcfg post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6845492&postcount=75
Interesting... Wonder why people with the same hardware revision and firmware have different version PRIs...
roshambo said:
Interesting... Wonder why people with the same hardware revision and firmware have different version PRIs...
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From my understanding the PRI 1.40_003 is for stock or Stock Root and the PRI 1.34_003 was part of the downgrade to be able to unlock the NAND protection even though it does not directly relate to it.
dwertz said:
From my understanding the PRI 1.40_003 is for stock or Stock Root and the PRI 1.34_003 was part of the downgrade to be able to unlock the NAND protection even though it does not directly relate to it.
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Interesting theory! Sprint would be able to tell if the phone had been previously rooted if this is true!
dwertz said:
From my understanding the PRI 1.40_003 is for stock or Stock Root and the PRI 1.34_003 was part of the downgrade to be able to unlock the NAND protection even though it does not directly relate to it.
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yes the stock rom has the 1.40 and the nand unlock rom has the older 1.34
Differences between PRI 1.34_003 & 1.40_003?
Differences between PRI 1.34_003 & 1.40_003?
Does anyone know the difference of these two versions? Someone said it's the Primary Roaming Index, will it affect the performance of the phone itself? I've searched this forum and no one has answered this question before.
I have part-2 root and using stock rooted .6 rom, deleted some system apps myself, and applied the rooted OTA update, i can still use all the features of the phone like 3G-4G, (I noticed it was harder to get a 4G connection since OTA update) but don't know if they are faster or slower than stock, can anyone share some insight?
Is there a way to back out of part-2 root to get the 1.40_003 to test out?
I just posted a somewhat similar question in the Q&A section. I have updated everything (PRL, baseband, wimax, etc.) EXCEPT PRI version. I'm also wondering if updating it is necessary or beneficial. If anyone knows, I hope they let us know.
thanks.
carrera4_2001 said:
Differences between PRI 1.34_003 & 1.40_003?
Does anyone know the difference of these two versions? Someone said it's the Primary Roaming Index, will it affect the performance of the phone itself? I've searched this forum and no one has answered this question before.
I have part-2 root and using stock rooted .6 rom, deleted some system apps myself, and applied the rooted OTA update, i can still use all the features of the phone like 3G-4G, (I noticed it was harder to get a 4G connection since OTA update) but don't know if they are faster or slower than stock, can anyone share some insight?
Is there a way to back out of part-2 root to get the 1.40_003 to test out?
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I believe PRI is Primary Rate Interface and it has to do with the network connection
Been trying to get my PRI back to stock but it doesn't seem possible, flashed my phone back to stock with the RUU then did OTA's up to 1.47 but my PRI is stuck at 1.34 it won't update. My reception and 3g was awesome before rooting and I suspect the PRI is to blame with my spotty 3g now. I also can't seem to get a 4g signal where others are saying they see 4g. I have a new phone coming. Will compare them side by side to see in a few days and update the post.
any luck with this? my pri version is also stuck at 1.34. i did the radio update as well.
"The PRI contains the settings for the various configuration items on the handset that may be network specific but not necessarily subscription specific, such as standard CDMA channels, slot cycle index, default PRL, etc."
http://www.cdg.org/resources/white_papers/files/cdma frequently asked questions by gemplus.pdf
I am almost positive if you want to go back to the stock PRI you can do a master reset but you need the MSL to do so. Well at least this was the way with the Hero.
Here is the link for the Hero. I am not sure that this will work but its worth a try.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653735&highlight=PRI+reset
Does not work
Rooted with Fresh 0.5.3 installed. Latest radio installed and latest wimax driver installed. 4G is el broken.
0003 - Epson screen
Baseband Version: 2.05.00.06.10
Software number: 1.32.651.6
PRI: 1.34_003
PRL: 60667
Hrshycro said:
Rooted with Fresh 0.5.3 installed. Latest radio installed and latest wimax driver installed. 4G is el broken.
0003 - Epson screen
Baseband Version: 2.05.00.06.10
Software number: 1.32.651.6
PRI: 1.34_003
PRL: 60667
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Hrshycro,
by default Fresh .5.3 does not provide the 2.05 baseband. so you may have done something similar to me. my software versions are the same http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7011250#post7011250
All is working well on my device. 4G is fine (still a bit of a battery hog tho)
there is a post in the development forum that better explains it, but essentially the PRI is part of the HBOOT.
If you have flashed the engineering HBOOT then your PRI will be the 1.34_003, this is what lets you keep your full root/nand unlocked.
If you have the original OEM un-rooted HBOOT, then you will have the 1.40 PRI and thus the locked HBOOT/nand.
IF or UNTIL the HBOOT gets separate from the PRI, you will have to stay with PRI 1.34 if you want to keep your ROOT.
If you really want or have to go back to 1.40, you should be able to flash the OEM RUU which should set everything back to stock and un-rooted. Not currently possible to go back to 1.40 PRI.

Rooted and Updated to Froyo - am I still rooted?

Hello
This is my first post!
I updated to froyo and still have HBOOT in the beggining when holding down the volume button and powering on.
When I try to run a Rom from Rom manager it says
"you must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Super user was not found blah blah...."
Do I have to re root my phone?
I used the Rom from Shipped Roms to install froyo
Phone info:
Andriod 2.2
Baseband 2.15.00.07.28
Kernel Version 2.6.32.15-gb7b01d1 [email protected] #1
Build Number 3.21.605 CL231334 release-keys
Software Number 3.21.605.1
Hello figment, After much searching you have found exactly what you were looking for
htt p://forum.xda-developers.com/ showthread.php?t=765784

[Q] Leaked 2.2 to OTA 2.2

I rooted and installed the leaked 2.2 and now I want to make it so i can get the official OTA 2.2, i have searched and cant really find any answers, any help would be much appreciated
Here is what my phone says
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
2.05.00.06.11
Kernel Version
2.6.32.15-g7507bb0
htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Build Number
3.16.605.0 CL203589 release-keys
Software Number
3.1.605.0
Browser Version
WebKit 3.1
PRI Version
1.28_002
PRL Version
65156
ERI Version
5
Thanks, hopefully someone can give me guidance as I am still learning
nismorb26dett said:
I rooted and installed the leaked 2.2 and now I want to make it so i can get the official OTA 2.2, i have searched and cant really find any answers, any help would be much appreciated
Here is what my phone says
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
2.05.00.06.11
Kernel Version
2.6.32.15-g7507bb0
htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Build Number
3.16.605.0 CL203589 release-keys
Software Number
3.1.605.0
Browser Version
WebKit 3.1
PRI Version
1.28_002
PRL Version
65156
ERI Version
5
Thanks, hopefully someone can give me guidance as I am still learning
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Look no further. Go to this thread and you will find what you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=771178
I appreciate the link, and I tried it but didnt work, really what I am looking for is a way back to stock, then the OTA can just be pushed back to my phone, so any idea how to get back to a stock incredible from here? thanks
nismorb26dett said:
I appreciate the link, and I tried it but didnt work, really what I am looking for is a way back to stock, then the OTA can just be pushed back to my phone, so any idea how to get back to a stock incredible from here? thanks
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Is you phone rooted and S-OFF? If not, just go to the link I gave you and follow condition 5. Skip step 2 (you will not need this). Skip step 6. That should get you the following files in your c:\android-sdk-windows\tools folder:
PB31IMG.zip (this is the 2.1 ROM)
rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin (this is a root exploit - gives you temperary root)
mtd0.img (need to research this one)
flash_image (this flashes images)
Skip step 9. When you complete the remaining steps, you should be back to stock 2.1.

[Q] Please have mercy on a noob trying to root an EVO

I want to root my EVO so I don't have to pay $30 for WiFi... this is what I get when I try to load PC36IMG.zip:
Main version is older. Update Fail
screenshot here: img16.imageshack.us/f/imag0511.jpg
Yes I already updated to 2.2 does this mean I can't root now?
Extremely confused at this point...please help. Thank you.
Here ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776477
One click root for evo
1. This should be in q&a
2. Welcome
3. Just use unrevoked its a program on ur computer that does it all for you.
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That's not true right now actually. Some of the Evo's that have been sold lately have a new H-BOOT image that hasn't been cracked yet. They are working on it though.
I'm guessing I'm one of those users with the new H-Boot image......
... since I followed the step by step method, and it doesn't seem to work. Considering I just got this phone today, I'm guessing I have the newer HBoot image on it. As for what happens, when I'm running the Unrevoked3 software, it gets through the recovery screen where you scroll down to HBoot USB then reboots back up the phone instead of writing the custom recovery.
Just in case this might help, my phone has the following software version:
Android Version 2.2
Baseband Version:
2.15.00.09.01
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.15-g0673ed
[email protected] #10
Build number:
3.30.651.2 CL271968 release-keys
Software number:
3.30.651.2
Browser:
WebKit 3.1
PRI Version:
1.77_003
PRL Version:
60671
Any help you guys can provide would be much appreciated.
I found the HBOOT version when I pulled the battery, then pressed the power button and Down volume key at the same time to bring up the bootloader. It's at the top of the white screen.
Here is the link to thread where a couple devs are working on this and trying to get it into Unrevoked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=827266

[Q] How To Get Unrevoked To Root Evo Properly

I recently lost my HTC EVO 4g which had been rooted. Obviously the new one came unrooted and i need to root it. I previously had done the one-click root using unrevoked forever in order to obtain Superuser permissions before flashing a custom rom. When i attempt to do this with my new EVO, after running unrevoked it runs until the point of "Searching for root, Ok to restart if this doesnt work" at which point it gets stuck. What do i do to make it continue in the process and root the phone?
I removed htc sync and have the universal android drivers in place
My phone is as follows:
Android Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.11.19
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.17-gee57fd
[email protected] #15
Build number:3.70.651.1 CL294884 release-keys
Software Number: 3.70.651.1
Browser Version: Webkit 3.1
PRI Version: 1.90_003
PRL Version: 01115
Any help would be greatly appreciated
EDIT: I accidently typed unrevoked forever. I meant to say that I used unrevoked 3 and that is when this problem occured
jborell3 said:
I recently lost my HTC EVO 4g which had been rooted. Obviously the new one came unrooted and i need to root it. I previously had done the one-click root using unrevoked forever in order to obtain Superuser permissions before flashing a custom rom. When i attempt to do this with my new EVO, after running unrevoked it runs until the point of "Searching for root, Ok to restart if this doesnt work" at which point it gets stuck. What do i do to make it continue in the process and root the phone?
I removed htc sync and have the universal android drivers in place
My phone is as follows:
Android Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.11.19
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.17-gee57fd
[email protected] #15
Build number:3.70.651.1 CL294884 release-keys
Software Number: 3.70.651.1
Browser Version: Webkit 3.1
PRI Version: 1.90_003
PRL Version: 01115
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Use unrevoked 3 and try it only thing I have noticed when using unrevoked on a few phones is once it reboots your phone it will say it lost connection but don't worry it's rooted Have rooted 10 evos this way
reaper24 said:
Use unrevoked 3 and try it only thing I have noticed when using unrevoked on a few phones is once it reboots your phone it will say it lost connection but don't worry it's rooted Have rooted 10 evos this way
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Im sorry, i dont know why i wrote unrevoked forever. I did use unrevoked 3 and this is what happened
I think I found the problem i didnt have the current unrevoked 3.3 and only had 3.21 i will try the new one and post back
I figured it our on my own with a little more research on my part. just wasn't using the most up to date version of unrevoked 3 so it wasn't compatible with the most recent OTA. I fixed it. Its rooted now. Thanks

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