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Hey ive been trying to root my evo all day it is on version 2.1-update1. I was able to root my brothers perfectly fine using the downloads and tutorial from the idiot-proof guide to rooting by thebiles. But on mine I get stuck right at the beginning, when i try to flash the PC36IMG my bootloader says main version older. I feel like ive tried everything if anyone can help I'd reallly appreciate it thanks.
Try simple root, and keep trying. I got that same error even with simple root on my buddies 3 times before it worked. Don't know why. Maybe try copying the pc36img to the sd card instead of letting simple root push it...gl!
I agree with the simple root approach. Not trying to highjack your post but I have a question back at you if I may. You say you have one root EVO and one not root? If so the the root has PRI 1.34 and the nonroot 1.40? Could you perhaps do a data speed comparison on these and post the results? I am real curious...
sorry man i saw your post like 2 minutes too late the simpleroot worked right before i refreshed this page thanks for the help though guys appreciate it
one more quick question while PC36IMG was flashing the 2nd "tp" file said bypassed next to it rather than OK like all the others and the first tp had a blank next to it...is this a problem i should look into before unlocking the nand and all that other good stuff?
No problem glad you got it working. This was kinda like going to the casino...getting up to go to the bathroom...coming back to see someone hit the jackpot on your machine....hahaha!!!
That is normal....mine did that.
thanks man appreciate it...one more question for anyone that can help, im using the idiot proof guide and im on step 56 but when i try to enter the adb shell i get an error from command prompt saying "error: more than one device and emulator" i entered the shell perfectly fine like 2 steps before that and used it to flash the new pc36img rom but now i get this error to enter shell again how do i fix this error?
Okay I came here thinking this might finally be it... but nope I tried all the solutions mentioned here but to no avail. I am frustrated and still getting the main version is older. Does anyone know what is causing this error. Please I'm using usb debugging I wiped and backed my SD and have ota that came out in June. I installed Microsoft net frame and htc drivers. I updated simple root and the update log said this was to fix the error but still getting the same error. Any suggestions
I have the same issue, pretty much have tried everything with no luck, kind bummed at the moment, hope someone can help
Thanks
I got to work FINALLY!!!!!
So finally i got the main version error older NO MORE. So i decided to share what i did in hopes that it will work for all of you frustrated out there.
1) Download simple root from xda forum, dont download it anywhere else. The first time i tried i downloaded it at another android forum and even though it may seem the same, this version for some reason was not pushing the files as it suppose to. So again download from forum. Search for it on XDA.
2) Be patient and prepare yourself.
3) Make sure you on the 147 ota version. Not froyo. or before any version before ota because you can use old simple root.
4) After you download it extract it to a folder. Choose whatever location suits you i like desktop so i can delete file after i use it and keep zip. Be sure to update the program. Open it and let it search for downlaod or go to root folder and search for the updater.
5) Before running the program check the obvious. Is usb debugging enable, Do i have microsoft netframe, Are my phone drivers correct. Is the usb cable correctly connected to my computer and phone. Did i choose charge only when connected to the computer.
6) Now on your phone, and this step did it for me, go to Settings>SDandPhoneStorage>FactoryDataReset. Brace yourself this will wipe data it will not change your version. But if you want do a backup the folder of your contacts and whatever you have in your SD card, this is the time to do so. Mount as disk drive, and remember to change back to CHARGE ONLY. I skipped this because rooting was more important than my girlfriends phone number.
7) Now youre noobiness is ready connect phone double check Step 5. In case you missed something.
8) Run the simple root downloaded from XDA forum. Wait for it to push files is wont take long but me patient. Think of it passing 180mb to sd card so it takes some time.
9) Phone will reboot in a screen with skating androids Push power button and WAIT. It will find file and you shouldnt be getting "main version older" reboot error you where getting if you paid close attention to detail. Now update push volume up.
10) Why so impatient wait for it to update files. Once its down just push volume up for reboot. First time it reboots after root or when u flash a rom it usually takes longer, enough to get u nervous but dont be WAIT.
11) Easy sailing now but youre not done yet. Hit recovery once your phone reboot. Choose the method you want i chose Clockwork it works just fine for flashing roms.
12) Congrats your fully root and can flash that cool rom youve been reading about. Suggestions: DamageControl or Cyanogen but go ahead and try whichever you like.
13) YOURE DONE WOOF
If for some reason, it happened to me with AvaFroyo, when you flash your rom it goes on a loop and keeps rebooting dont panic that is what the recovery is for just put your microSD on a card reader delete the rom that is giving you problem and place another one and Reflash. Read how to flash rom you have to wipe on Recovery menu everytime you flash a different rom.
I hope this helps...Its in plain english not Dev English so...
I rooted my Mytouch slide this afternoon and loaded another ROM which I decided I didn't like. So, I went back to stock, but its an earlier version than what I had before I rooted. There's are updates on this forum for the most recent OTA update. However, I get a signature error when I goto load it.
I boot into recovery by going holding Vol Down + power, the phone then reads the files on my SDCARD. After that, I go down and select "Recovery" and I goto the screen with the Red Triangle.
I then hit Vol up + Power and load the next screen, I select "Apply Update: update.zip" or whatever it says and I always get a signature error, I have tried the file form 3 different sources with the same result, surely someone has experienced this and can help me. Im using Simple Mobile so I dont think that I will get the OTA request so I need to find a way to get this OTA loaded unless there is a nandroid backup with these updates already in it.
Please help me, Ive read every possible thread on this site without any results.
Firstly you doin it wrong did you flash the eng build? if you are no longer rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746577 IT WILL break root but put you back at stcok which is waht you want. ]
TO ROOT SAID UPDATE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754669
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY
ALSO READ THESE AND MEMORIZE THEM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=730965
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701241
I went back and went through the root process again, I can tell by the prompt that im rooted. I just cant get the updates applied to update my mytouch slide to the newest radio and system update. I get signature errors on both files. Surely someone on here has had a similar issue.
Any ideas?????
what is it that you want? are you using clockwork? and getting errors whn trying to get in to clockwork? if you havent flashed the ENG build you have to push ota.zip and update.zip EVERY TIME you try and get into clockwork
encrypti0n said:
what is it that you want? are you using clockwork? and getting errors whn trying to get in to clockwork? if you havent flashed the ENG build you have to push ota.zip and update.zip EVERY TIME you try and get into clockwork
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Im running the stock Tmobile Rom version 1.18.531.1.
I want to update the phone to 1.35.531 and make the sure the radio is updated to 7.09.35.10. Both the newest versions of stock.
I have downloaded the ~25MB update from here but I get a signature error everytime I try and run the update. To run it, Im booting with Vol Down + Power, then to "Recovery" and when the screen comes up with the Red Triangle, (Vol Up + Power). Then I select "Update.zip" but it fails on the signature verification.
Thats exactly what Im doing, am I missing something?
reroot your phone
ratchetrizzo said:
reroot your phone
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Ummm, I did that, I went through the whole process again unless Im missing something. Would someone be willing to help me by chat, Ill be on MSN under the email [email protected] I'd really like to get this fixed, if someone could help Id be really greatful. Thanks.
A little update
Ok,
I have a little update and Im hoping someone can put me on the right track from here. I flashed the stock ROM located at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713507
My version is now up to 1.26.531.1 and my radio is still at 7.08.35.04S
When I put the full ~25MB update to 1.35.531 on my sdcard as update.zip I go into Recovery and select the update.zip. Now I get past the signature but it errors out with the following error:
"E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip (status 7) and the installation aborts. Ive seen other people with similar errors but haven't seen a resolution. Any ideas?
Before you can apple the update file that is like 27mb you have to apply this FIRST http://db.androidspin.com/androidspin_developer_display.asp?developerid=63#280
Im in the same situation your in. The problem is that I cant find any mirros and AndroidSpin is down...
hypersonicx said:
Im in the same situation your in. The problem is that I cant find any mirros and AndroidSpin is down...
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AndroidSpin works fine for me.
nbetcher said:
AndroidSpin works fine for me.
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Do downloads work from there site? The site works but all download links take me to a error page.
the phone updated while I was busy at work and is now not turning on
nick4nick said:
the phone updated while I was busy at work and is now not turning on
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Same boat I was also at work busy phone updated and bam now I am brick. I even used Titanium backup to remove system updater and the thing STILL updated.
Can some one help us please
nick4nick good news! I am unbricked here's how:
First download the program from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126354
It is a self extracting rar in non english (not sure the language), make sure to set your extract destination as mine wanted to install it in the Firefox directory.
Anyways...
If you need to install the drivers for your phone to recognize when you hold back and plug it in they are in the drivers folder just run the ggsetup-2.2.0.10.
If you already have those drivers ignore that then, and open the X10FlashTool file (I right clicked and ran as adminitrator) Click the Flash button and follow the steps. (It will say connect phone while holding back at this point DO NOT do it earlier than when it tells you or it will fail.)
Next it will run through some text about how it is flashing your phone etc, when it says to enable debugging blah blah blah you're done.
I unplugged my phone turned it on, got the SE screen, the android screen and was back on 2.3.2. It said "update failed" and I laughed because I clearly tried to stop it.
Last info, in the thread I started when I was in a panic too someone said we need to delete mobile care using titanium backup, I had just removed the updater portion which is not enough. Hopefully you get it working, good luck!
thanks !!!! i will try it
Evil-Eye ' you are my new friend ''''' THANKS
Sounds like it worked, good thing we avoided disaster.
hi guys
when u said u were bricked and now repaired?
is ur radio working or not?
Mine was simfree on o2 running "R800i_3.0.1.A.0.145_UK" , unlocked bootloader , over the air update killed my phone , after applying the fix in post one, and doing a complete wipe , everything seems fine , radio working and everything.
harlzden said:
hi guys
when u said u were bricked and now repaired?
is ur radio working or not?
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My radio is working but I am getting insufficient space on device now wondering if that has anything to do with recovering from a brick. Basically I can't install anything from the market or update any apps.
Minds to getting insufficient space on device, but i do know that i have lots of space. We need help!!!
I'm terrified of this happening to me. I just got my phone and can't use rom manager to create a backup rom because clockwork has no xperia install. What can/should I do in advance?
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OK I got fed up so here's what I did:
I relocked my bootloader and went COMPLETELY stock. That will fix the insufficient space, also I read you can just flash the tft but since I'm not that proficient at this since this is my first droid I just went 100% stock.
I updated to 2.3.3 to get that over with, then I re unlocked my bootloader redid the root, then I locked my bootloader again.
I decided to just keep the bootloader locked so I don't have to deal with the worries of not updating. However using Titanium backup and removing Mobile care will stop you from updating if you are insistent on never updating. Good luck to everyone, you can definitely get to where I am though. Rooted 2.3.3 locked bootloader and able to accept OTA updates from now on
So, I recently updated my Glide to ICS via the offical Samsung Kies way.
I was having problems with it to say the least, so i sought out a root, and began to follow the directions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378082
I assume this is not for phones with the Official ICS update on it because when i reached step 10. After pushing the Kernel via Odin...and waiting for my phone to reboot. All i get is the Samsung logo across my screen with a ! at the bottom with a yellow triangle around it. It doesn't go anywhere else. I am able to reboot into Download mode so i hope there's a way to fix it.
So if anyone can point me in the right direction on this, i'd be much appreciated.
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So, I recently updated my Glide to ICS via the offical Samsung Kies way.
I was having problems with it to say the least, so i sought out a root, and began to follow the directions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1378082
I assume this is not for phones with the Official ICS update on it because when i reached step 10. After pushing the Kernel via Odin...and waiting for my phone to reboot. All i get is the Samsung logo across my screen with a ! at the bottom with a yellow triangle around it. It doesn't go anywhere else. I am able to reboot into Download mode so i hope there's a way to fix it.
So if anyone can point me in the right direction on this, i'd be much appreciated.
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reflash the ics update via odin. should get you back running
Once you get it back on ICS use this guide to root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30233038 Read the first 2 posts and you should be able to get root with no problems.
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reflash the ics update via odin. should get you back running
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OK, i used kies to update it to ICS, is there a place i can get the file to push via Odin? through the PDA part right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831561
Its what i used to recover from a similar issue
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Ive got ICS back on my phone, finally. However i keep getting "unfortunately, the process com. android.phone has stopped." And am unable to get service, i did receive a text message, however i was unable to open my messages without the above mentioned error message. Seems pretty hopeless right now.
SUCCESS!!! Thank you everyone. I'm still experiencing some of the same issues i had before i started all this mess. (for some reason people can hardly understand me on the other end of calls, when i put the noise supression on it gets a little better, but meh) Other than that i have no idea if i attained root or not. lol. I did however have CWRM touch working and installed superuser from .zip from it...so i assume that means i also attained root? Thanks again!
So after i flashed muzzy's 4.2 rom, which if you haven't i would highly recomend it, but my phone no longer shows up on my computer. Can anybody help me out with this issue. Normally i can solve it myself but having trouble withthis one.
It has to do with multi user and 4.2 k grab a link
Start here.. work down.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34093702
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