Best rooting method these days? - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Just got a new replacement phone today and can't wait to root it! Is there a (big) difference between the different ones?
I'm looking for something that would be relatively easy to root/unroot if needed.

Depends:
Gingerbread > use revolutionary > revolutionary.io
Froyo > use unrevoked > unrevoked.com

I have the newest version. I believe its 2.3.3 Does that help?

xpiamchris said:
I have the newest version. I believe its 2.3.3 Does that help?
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That's gingerbread, so go to revolutionary.io . All the instructions/files you need are there.

Hmm.. mind if I ask why revolutionary.io is better than revolutionary, and why they're better than other methods?

xpiamchris said:
Hmm.. mind if I ask why revolutionary.io is better than revolutionary, and why they're better than other methods?
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2.3.3 gingerbread is only rootable through revolutionary and revolutionary.io is the website you go to root 2.3.3
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xpiamchris said:
Hmm.. mind if I ask why revolutionary.io is better than revolutionary, and why they're better than other methods?
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Not that its better, but revolutionary works only on gingerbread, and unrevoked is for froyo.

xpiamchris said:
Hmm.. mind if I ask why revolutionary.io is better than revolutionary, and why they're better than other methods?
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revolutionary.io is the website where you download the revolutionary software. As far as which is better for your situation, you're only option is the revolutionary software. When the evo 4g got its update to gingerbread, they locked down the phone and all previous ways of rooting. it took a few months but the revolutionary team figured out a way around it.
if you need instructions on how to root, pm me and ill be happy to help

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[Q] Root with unrevoked

Hi,
Is it safe to root the HTC Wildfire with unrevoked?
Because I read on a few forums that people had problems with unrevoked and it bricked the phones for 3/4 people.
If it isn't safe to use, is there another way to root the phone (a safer way).
And don't explain it to hard because it's my first phone I will be rooting
Thanks!
Do you have official 2.2 (froyo)?
nejc121 said:
Do you have official 2.2 (froyo)?
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Yeah 2.2.1
Read this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130881
It explains how to get s-off and then root.
nejc121 said:
Read this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130881
It explains how to get s-off and then root.
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Thanks man!
If I have any problems with the procedure, can I pm you for questions?
PM or post here

[Q] unrooting revolutions s-off

now that we have s-off for dinc2 via revolutionary tool how do you s-on to get it back to original stock?
boffster99 said:
now that we have s-off for dinc2 via revolutionary tool how do you s-on to get it back to original stock?
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http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?t=1766
i have the newer gingerbread 2.33 system from stock and am not sure froyo will take me to original stock. any ideas how to unroot back to stock with gb 2.33?
boffster99 said:
i have the newer gingerbread 2.33 system from stock and am not sure froyo will take me to original stock. any ideas how to unroot back to stock with gb 2.33?
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You can flash the froyo ruu. Temp-root then write the froyo hboot and update to gingerbread.
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That method has only been tested and confirmed after using the AlphaRevX S-Off method for Froyo. There has been no confirmation as to whether the method at Rootzwiki would work the same for those of us that used the Revolutionary exploit for Gingerbread. It would be nice if somebody would test it though. I'm not brave enough.
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klabit87 said:
That method has only been tested and confirmed after using the AlphaRevX S-Off method for Froyo. There has been no confirmation as to whether the method at Rootzwiki would work the same for those of us that used the Revolutionary exploit for Gingerbread. It would be nice if somebody would test it though. I'm not brave enough.
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Since AlphaRev worked with Revolutionary for the new exploit, it's a pretty safe bet the same method would work. Additionally, Hboot didn't change between 2.2 and 2.3, the issue preventing AlphaRev from working initially was simply being able to get temp root on Gingerbread. One they were able to get temp root, there would be no reason to change AlphaRev's original Hboot S-off process in any way.
That what I am thinking too. But this is my only phone right now and I don't want to risk any complications. I would like to be 100% sure that it will work.
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klabit87 said:
That what I am thinking too. But this is my only phone right now and I don't want to risk any complications. I would like to be 100% sure that it will work.
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I hear 'ya, I'd be happy to test it out but I'm tied up with some work ATM, and I did the original s-off with AlphaRev, so I'd have to undo that, upgrade to GB, s-off again using Revolutionary and then undo THAT one, and then of course, redo it to get back to where I am now!!
If no one has done it by the time I find some free time, I'll do it and report back.
Thank you so much! That would be greatly appreciated! And in the meantime I will keep an eye out on the other forums to see if anybody else may have tested and I will let you know.

[Q] Rooting?

which application did u use, and root Droid Inc.?
Unrevoked. Super easy. Takes less than 10 minutes.
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I used the same program but now I can't seem to download it.
I wasn't able to download it before either I and was able to get it off filecrop.com. Give that a try, just search for unrevoked....
They tweeted that a mirror is down, and are looking into it.
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Vince556 said:
Unrevoked. Super easy. Takes less than 10 minutes.
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You may have to install the Android driver manually. I had to when I rooted my Incredible. For some reason when Unrevoked tried to do it, it failed. But it installed fine when I ran the standalone driver installer.
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
jskolm said:
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
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You can read this, but as far as I know, it is not.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
jskolm said:
Does unrevoked work with the Gingerbread update? I am getting a replacement phone from Verizon tomorrow and I am sure it will come with 2.3.4 on it and want to make sure I will be able to root it again.
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You can root with it but you cannot achieve s-off. To get s-off back you will need to downgrade first to 2.2 gain root and s-off then upgrade to a gb based ROM.
Here is the thread you wanna read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
I used that info to root my gf's Inc after she accepeted the ota update. It works, just follow the instructions exactly and you should be fine. Good luck
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[Q] The latest R&R methods...

Hi guys,
I'm helping a friend root his EVO 4G. I asked for some help doing this on another friends phone a while back as it was shortly after 2.3.3 was released OTA. Well that worked well, and so I run into this issue.
This EVO, the one I'm helping my friend with now, is also running 2.3.3. There are a number of new ROMS out there now and I was looking towards maybe flashing a Sense 3.0 ROM.
But I'm unsure as to which rooting method to use. It was a bit more complex the first time as 2.3.3 was new and you could not S-OFF then. But if I can I would like to S-OFF this EVO.
Can you guys post some links to the threads where I can find the help that I need? Does UnrEVOked support 2.3.3 now???
Any help would be much appreciated...
Regards,
PAinguINx
Revolutionary.io is the only way to root the phone
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Thanks evo4gnoob. I've never heard of that but I'll check into it. Thank you for the post!
If the phone has 2.18 hboot, then just give revolutionary.io some time to update...
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PAingulNx, that would be dependent on what Hboot the phone has, to what method of rooting you would use. As {ParanoiA} stated, you can wait for revolutionary.io to update for Hboot 2.18 (if that's what the phone is on) or try unlocking the bootloader via HTCDEV method. Which I try to explain here, not sure if I did a good job, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21680991&postcount=1.
HBOOT Version
Thanks guys...
It's been a minute since I've rooted an EVO. Can I check the HBOOT version in "Software Information" or do I need to boot in to Recovery?
In software information I have two numbers that resemble the HBOOT version.
The first is "Baseband Version" which is 2.15.00.0808. The other is the PRI Version which is 2.15_003.
Are either of these the HBOOT version?
Thanks again and sorry for the newb question...
Regards,
PAinguINx
PAinguINx said:
Thanks guys...
It's been a minute since I've rooted an EVO. Can I check the HBOOT version in "Software Information" or do I need to boot in to Recovery?
In software information I have two numbers that resemble the HBOOT version.
The first is "Baseband Version" which is 2.15.00.0808. The other is the PRI Version which is 2.15_003.
Are either of these the HBOOT version?
Thanks again and sorry for the newb question...
Regards,
PAinguINx
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Neither of those are the hboot. To check hboot pull battery out power button+ volume down at the same time
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Ok, it's 2.16.0001.
PAinguINx said:
Ok, it's 2.16.0001.
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So that means revolutionary.io is your only way
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{ParanoiA} said:
If the phone has 2.18 hboot, then just give revolutionary.io some time to update...
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Rumor has it HTCdev and the super tool can unlock 2.18 idk for sure I'm on 0.97 I think haven't looked in a while I know its either 0.97 or 0.76 and I'm unr3voked forever no s-on for me without my own intervention oh how do I hate when something changes and I didn't do it myself lol
Success!
Hey guys,
Revolutionary worked beautifully! My friend's EVO now has S-OFF and ROOT...
All I need to do now is determine which ROM to use. I still have Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo and I see now that 3.5 is out. So I will be flashing that soon. But for my friend's EVO I'm still not sure.
Any suggestions?
PAinguINx said:
Hey guys,
Revolutionary worked beautifully! My friend's EVO now has S-OFF and ROOT...
All I need to do now is determine which ROM to use. I still have Myn's Warm TwoPointTwo and I see now that 3.5 is out. So I will be flashing that soon. But for my friend's EVO I'm still not sure.
Any suggestions?
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For a starter rom I recommend classic and mikg
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[Q] Does Revolutionary stiil work for the evo

quick ? will revolutionary still work to root the evo. Ive been using a diffrent phone but going back to the evo. Im buying it today from a sprint store. Not sure what software etc its using so before buying it will it still work. Can i update it when i get it. thank you in advance lol
Only 2.3.3 works.with revolutionary and hboot 2.15 and 2.16. If you.update to the latest OTA which is 2.3.5 there are ways to downgrade. If you don't want to go through the hassle you can use htcdev.com and get s-on unlocked instead of s-off
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does the evo come with 2.3.3 stock or is it 2.3.5 now. and if it is 2.3.5 and if i use the htcdev thing to get a unlocked bootloader can i still use roms, unlock mobile hotspot. also how would i get root if i used the htcdev method or does it root it like rev does
whitetiger2429 said:
does the evo come with 2.3.3 stock or is it 2.3.5 now.
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Depends, some are updated, some aren't. No way to tell until you turn it on.
and if it is 2.3.5 and if i use the htcdev thing to get a unlocked bootloader can i still use roms, unlock mobile hotspot.
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Yes.
also how would i get root if i used the htcdev method or does it root it like rev does
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There are guides in the Dev section, please search or look in the stickies and you will find them.
thanks thats all i needed to know

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