Ok so I've been looking around and can't seem to find really good answers to my questions. First of all I'm wanting to root a Japanese HTC Evo 4G on version 2.3.4 Hboot 2.15. The only way I can really find how to do this is to go through HTCdev and do a bootloader unlock. Now my problem with that is that it says it will wipe all personal information on the phone during this process, which I don't want to have to go through and re-input everything again. All posts I find on this are pretty old and don't seem to apply atm. So I guess basically I have a couple questions. Can you back up this info so that you don't have to back through and manually re-input it all?? Is it safe and good to do for my phone? I'm fairly familiar with the root process as I had an HTC Evo 4G before that I rooted but ended up losing that phone and had to get a new one, that being said it was my first root ever done. Also if anybody knows of roms that work great with the AU mail service?? I had flashed a couple of roms before and couldn't get that service back on the phone no matter what I tried so stayed rooted with just stock rom. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated and links and such. Thank you
Also I should mention that I don't understand or speak enough japanese to actually feel comfortable following a japanese youtube video on how to do this. I watched 1 and understood most of what he was saying but just not comfortable enough to use it as a guide.
Use the Revolutionary tool to root your phone http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
Hmm nope doesn't work. I keep getting Failed to get Root! Not sure what else to do after I punch in the beta key and hit enter it just sits at Zerging Root for about 30 secs then pops that up. Also it appears that maybe the HTCdriver is not working properly? When I look at the drivers from my computer for the phone it says 2.0.7.6 and when I click on the HTCdriver 3.0.0.007 nothing really happens except for asking for permission to run and then I hit run and that's it.
So here's a question now. I see I can delete the driver for this. Should I, then try to run HTCdriver 3.0.0.007?? Not sure what else to do atm.
Try uninstalling the driver and install them with this http://dl3.htc.com/application/sync/htc_sync_3.0.5617_us.exe
Then try using the revolutionary tool
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Hmm nope doesn't work. I keep getting Failed to get Root! Not sure what else to do after I punch in the beta key and hit enter it just sits at Zerging Root for about 30 secs then pops that up. Also it appears that maybe the HTCdriver is not working properly? When I look at the drivers from my computer for the phone it says 2.0.7.6 and when I click on the HTCdriver 3.0.0.007 nothing really happens except for asking for permission to run and then I hit run and that's it.
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hey. did you get to root your evo? mine is also like this. Zerging Root but fails to get root.. my evo is also from japan under kddi.. i dont seem to get past the zerging root part. any suggestions or am i doing something wrong. any help would be great. thanks in advance..
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hey. did you get to root your evo? mine is also like this. Zerging Root but fails to get root.. my evo is also from japan under kddi.. i dont seem to get past the zerging root part. any suggestions or am i doing something wrong. any help would be great. thanks in advance..
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What Hboot do you have?
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What Hboot do you have?
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i used gingerbreak on 2.18 hboot to unlock my boot loader but htcdev site won't let me get the token
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What Hboot do you have?
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My hboot is 2.15.00.09.04...
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My hboot is 2.15.00.09.04...
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That looks more like your radio (baseband) version.
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That looks more like your radio (baseband) version.
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im sorry it is the radio.. my bad. the hboot is 2.15.0001
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My hboot is 2.15.00.09.04...
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Make sure your driver's are up to date, that HTC Sync is completely uninstalled from your computer, use a good USB cable & make sure the phone is booted to the OS.
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Make sure your driver's are up to date, that HTC Sync is completely uninstalled from your computer, use a good USB cable & make sure the phone is booted to the OS.
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i did all of those things... the problem is the zerging root part. i recently did my htc aria. its now booted in cm7. so im really having troubles with this htc evo...
JemAguilar said:
i did all of those things... the problem is the zerging root part. i recently did my htc aria. its now booted in cm7. so im really having troubles with this htc evo...
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You don't by chance have a PC36IMG file on your SD card, do you? I saw where this was causing some issues for others, particularly when the phone reboots to the bootloader. Delete the file if it's there, rename it or move it off the root of your SD card.
Also, make sure you have USB debugging enabled on your phone, and any antivirus software on your computer turned off. I've used Revolutionary to root & S-off 4 different OG EVO's and I've only had an issue once, and it was due to HTC Sync being installed on my laptop (Revolutionary would open and then immediately close).
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You don't by chance have a PC36IMG file on your SD card, do you? I saw where this was causing some issues for others, particularly when the phone reboots to the bootloader. Delete the file if it's there, rename it or move it off the root of your SD card.
Also, make sure you have USB debugging enabled on your phone, and any antivirus software on your computer turned off. I've used Revolutionary to root & S-off 4 different OG EVO's and I've only had an issue once, and it was due to HTC Sync being installed on my laptop (Revolutionary would open and then immediately close).
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i removed the sd card and all you said i did. still ain't working...
JemAguilar said:
i removed the sd card and all you said i did. still ain't working...
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Hmmm......
Have you by any chance tried it on a different computer?
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Hmmm......
Have you by any chance tried it on a different computer?
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no I haven't because Im currently fixing my other laptop because it wont boot up. so no i haven't tried it on a different computer.
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hi guys,
i know there is alot of threads about rooting the evo.. but as im trying to use the unRevoke 1 click.
it always says my radio is unsupported?
S-Off
and my Radio version is 2.15.00.11.01
if i need to change radios, can somone plz just walk me thru it, part by part?
Did you install custom USB driver?
In device manager how does your evo show up?
Usb debugging on?
beastmods said:
Did you install custom USB driver?
In device manager how does your evo show up?
Usb debugging on?
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yep, i installed the software and it said what it was supposed to say.. however it still was saying unsupported radio, then the damn evo showed up as composite ADB interface? in the device settings lol..
Lahmian said:
hi guys,
i know there is alot of threads about rooting the evo.. but as im trying to use the unRevoke 1 click.
it always says my radio is unsupported?
S-Off
and my Radio version is 2.15.00.11.01
if i need to change radios, can somone plz just walk me thru it, part by part?
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This is how I root my phone awhile back. There are others out there, but I found this one first and did the step-by-step and got my EVO rooted. Simple
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc...-evo-4g-unrevoked-3-rooting-instructions.html
Lahmian said:
hi guys,
i know there is alot of threads about rooting the evo.. but as im trying to use the unRevoke 1 click.
it always says my radio is unsupported?
S-Off
and my Radio version is 2.15.00.11.01
if i need to change radios, can somone plz just walk me thru it, part by part?
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yep, i installed the software and it said what it was supposed to say.. however it still was saying unsupported radio, then the damn evo showed up as composite ADB interface? in the device settings lol..
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So how far did Unrevoked get? You said it shows S Off in your bootloader? When I used unrevoked on my girl's phone, I got that error saying incompatible radio version, but everything else in the program ran fine, and it still said it was a triumph. It still installed clockwork recovery, and it was funtioning. So I flashed Unrevoked S Off tool, and all was fine. I then flashed Amon Ra recovery, and there have been 0 issues with her phone so far. I've flashed a couple different roms for her without issue. So did you experience something similar? Did Unrevoked install Clockwork recovery for you? What happens when you select recovery from the bootloader? And is your hboot indeed S off?
EDIT: If you do indeed want to update your radios, here is the link to calkulins radio page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715485
You do need to have S off to flash a radio, and you would need a custom recovery. So if you have those two things, then you can flash your radios. You flash them like a ROM, from recovery. You will see a few different/unusual screens while they are flashing, don't freak out. It takes a while for them to flash sometimes too, so be patient while they are flashing, and dont pull the battery, that's how a brick is made. And be sure to have a substantial amount of battery prior. PM me if you have further questions.
There is a link in my thread that should help get you going. If you have S-OFF it is simple to flash a rooted ROM
If your phone shows s off then its rooted
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When i do the Recovery, i get a black screen with the phone in the middle and a red Triangle Exclamation thing.. and it just stays there till i pull the battery.
Are you sure you have the latest Unrevoked 3.32? Make sure you download from here Unrevoked 3.32 I used that to root my Evo and I have the same radio as you and it worked flawlessly. What OS are you using Win7? Mac? XP? Vista? Unrevoked 3.32 should work. If you can't get it to work try this: Root the Evo. If you follow that guide you will have full root. I have used it several times and it has never failed me. Good luck my friend.
You don't have a custom recovery yet. When you boot into bootloader(press volume down and power) what is at the top of the screen?
Sorry I do not have the same radio as you. Mine is different so use the second link in my post to root your phone. It takes longer but is a sure fire way to get it rooted and get you to flashing custom Rom's. Plus it comes with AmonRA 2.2.1 recovery which is better than Clockwork in my opinion.
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When i do the Recovery, i get a black screen with the phone in the middle and a red Triangle Exclamation thing.. and it just stays there till i pull the battery.
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Is your s off?
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Don't forget two install the hboot driver's on your pc you get them from unrevokeds site. Also uninstall any app or HTC sync that will connect two your pc when your usb cable is connected also turn off any AntiVirus you have on your pc
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clavoie26 said:
Don't forget two install the hboot driver's on your pc you get them from unrevokeds site. Also uninstall any app or HTC sync that will connect two your pc when your usb cable is connected also turn off any AntiVirus you have on your pc
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+1
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i just need to know how to update the radio, i have put the updated radio zip folder on the root of the card, but thats it, how do i flash it w/o already having root?
Can anyone please help me? I do not understand what I'm doing wrong. I am unable to achieve S off on my Incredile 2. I've tried 2 diffent computers, several different usb outlets, uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and all it keeps telling me is to go get some lemonade, lol. Fasyboot is turned of and usb debugging is on. So, I'm lost. If anyone has any ideas it would be appreiciated, thx
Are you on froyo or gingerbread? I believe the new revolutionary tool is for GB, so that will make a difference.
I'm on froyo, but followed a video to use revolutionary. It says it will not work with GB. the method that they were using, but did also see it being used for GB another way. Should I update the phone to GB 1st?
crazi725 said:
Can anyone please help me? I do not understand what I'm doing wrong. I am unable to achieve S off on my Incredile 2. I've tried 2 diffent computers, several different usb outlets, uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and all it keeps telling me is to go get some lemonade, lol. Fasyboot is turned of and usb debugging is on. So, I'm lost. If anyone has any ideas it would be appreiciated, thx
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Art is right, you need to make sure you are using the correct tool/procedure depending upon what stock version (Froyo or Gingerbread) you are starting from. Good luck!
is AlpdaREV the only way to gain S off as of right now? I cannot update the phone since there is no service to it even with wifi. I'm trying to root it then flsh it to Cricket Mobile.
u can use the gingerbread official ruu and flash it with hboot to upgrade then run revolutionary. usually if you get the lemonade message you have gotten s off though
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it still says S off
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it still says S off
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s-off is what you want, but i'll assume that's a typo o.o
if you're on froyo, use alpharevX, if you're on gingerbread, use revolutionary
sorry i meant S-on
Ok, so I was using revolutionary, but have found posts that alpharev x is no longer in use. I found the Zip, n tried it with no luck once again, please shoot me, lol. Since I generated a beta key prior using revolutionary it is not excepted in rev x. So, i guess I'm left with gingerbread ruu through HBOOT. Can anyone direct me were to find out how to do this? I am unsure which image to extract n if it is to go in the adb file or what. thx
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...8-605-4-same-as-the-official-gingerbread-ota/
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Ok, thx for the link. I did that and followed the instructions, and nothing. I keep getting no image or wrong image when I boot into HBOOT. Sry, for all the issues. i just cant wrap my head around this. Probably since I've been at it for 18 hrs straight and my head is filled with to much information after all I've read.
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Ok, thx for the link. I did that and followed the instructions, and nothing. I keep getting no image or wrong image when I boot into HBOOT. Sry, for all the issues. i just cant wrap my head around this. Probably since I've been at it for 18 hrs straight and my head is filled with to much information after all I've read.
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You need to rename it PG32IMG.zip and put it in the root of your sdcard.
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You need to rename it PG32IMG.zip and put it in the root of your sdcard.
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yes and be careful if u rename it on a computer don't type the .zip because your cpu will automatically put the .zip in. also make sure it is named exactly right it is case sensitive
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Thx, .zip was the issue. Gb flashed and gingerbread is running. Now I'll try revolutionary. thx a lot guys
Hey guys,
After many attemps trying to root my lovely DHD, I'm here to ask you one question.
I've read the manual a couple of time but there's nothing to do : There is always something not working with the advanced ace hack kit.
Everything is fine untill it says "failed" for the "sending update" process.
Could anyone tell me where is the problem?
(Enclosed : a copy of what it says).
Thank you!
Try a different sd card. And resolve any USB driver issues. It's best to disable all USB devices while running kit.
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Could the SD card really be the problem?
I'm giving it a try, thank's!
Edit : Nothing changed! I'm giving a try with another PC tommorow
I just tried with another PC, another SD card and another usb port, nothing worked... :/. Any idea?
which version are you running? As aahk can't root Desire HD running android 2.3.5 sence 3.0 program version 3.13.161.3. Only 3.12.405.1 and lower is supported.
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Mattlagachette said:
Could the SD card really be the problem?
I'm giving it a try, thank's!
Edit : Nothing changed! I'm giving a try with another PC tommorow
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Yes the sd card can be an issue. Usually it will get stuck on info signature checking with a bad sd though. It does sound like you may be trying to root the new dhd 3.0 update which can't be rooted yet.
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No no, I'm not so stupid, I'm trying to root the GINGERBREAD (2.3.3) version... I just can't understand what's going wrong...
Mattlagachette said:
No no, I'm not so stupid, I'm trying to root the GINGERBREAD (2.3.3) version... I just can't understand what's going wrong...
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Ok. Then using a different pc will probably be your best bet.
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I DID it, but nothing changed, that's why I can't understand where the problem comes from... :s . Different sd card + Different PC = Same problem..
Mattlagachette said:
I DID it, but nothing changed, that's why I can't understand where the problem comes from... :s . Different sd card + Different PC = Same problem..
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What do you exactly do when trying to root? Do you follow the instructions exactly? You need to do all steps in the effen manual
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Mattlagachette said:
I DID it, but nothing changed, that's why I can't understand where the problem comes from... :s . Different sd card + Different PC = Same problem..
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Have you tried a different cable? Something is going wrong and i didn't hear you mention using a different cable. Also this may seem obvious but gonna ask anyway. Have you checked to see if you are already s off?
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have you tried the downgrade method ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
and then rooting from there ?
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Have you tried a different cable? Something is going wrong and i didn't hear you mention using a different cable. Also this may seem obvious but gonna ask anyway. Have you checked to see if you are already s off?
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Nope I didn't try, good idea!!
(EDIT : Still doesn't work... :s )
Yes I do everything step bu step.. :s
I've started to read about the downgrade method but I was looking for something easier. If this one click doesn't work I'm going to give it a try!
Thank you guys!!
Try superoneclick:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
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Hello,
I rooted the DHD of my girlfriend yesterday (using the ACE HAck 171211) and everything runs perfectly.
But now we wanted to upgrade via the official OTA update (Update to 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0) and it won't update. The DHD reboots, starts to update the system and within 1-2 seceonds it stops the update and show a Warning sign.
The DHD still works with the old System (after removing the battery).
Has anyone an idea ??
PS: I still try to get her to use ARHD 6.3.1
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Hello,
I rooted the DHD of my girlfriend yesterday (using the ACE HAck 171211) and everything runs perfectly.
But now we wanted to upgrade via the official OTA update (Update to 2.3.5 and Sense 3.0) and it won't update. The DHD reboots, starts to update the system and within 1-2 seceonds it stops the update and show a Warning sign.
The DHD still works with the old System (after removing the battery).
Has anyone an idea ??
PS: I still try to get her to use ARHD 6.3.1
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Once rooted you can not do factory updates. It relies on the stock recovery to install. You would have to unroot and then install ota but you wouldnt be able to root from the update until the hack kit supports the new version. You should just look for a rooted form of the new ota.
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hello i bought incredible off Ebay saying stuck in power loop, figured it would be easy fix already having a incredible for a year or so but cannot make any progress.When you boot normally it goes to white incredible screen bootloops a few times and powers down. I can get into h-boot but no recovery s-on and nothing will flash properly. Any help would be much appreciated and sorry if i did not post in right section this is my first post...
When you say nothing will flash, what do you mean? Have you tried an RUU? If not, you can find both Froyo and Gingerbread RUU from here:
pvillecomp.com
sorry i was having trouble replying...yes i have tried ruu and it would load it to the side in h-boot screen and then go away...in meaning wouldnt ask me to hit up or down to install
Wait, it didn't prompt you to update? That either means the file was not on the root of your sd card in no folders OR it was not labeled: PB31IMG
it found the update but when it finished loading on right side of screen it didn't prompt me to install
i have tried everything i know to do but i know nothing about this phone what version its on or anything...i did unlock the bootloader but still couldnt get anywhere
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i have tried everything i know to do but i know nothing about this phone what version its on or anything...i did unlock the bootloader but still couldnt get anywhere
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So wait in order to unlock the bootloader you had to do an ruu exe right?
That is probably the issue, that you unlocked the bootloader with HTC dev. When doing so it updated your hboot version. Now older ruus will not work because it considers it a downgrade. What you need is a PB31IMG.zip of the exe ruu provided on the htc dev site when unlocking the bootloader. I do not know where to find one of these, but i will see if i can extract one from the exe for you. However im not sure it would work because running the ruu in the first place should have fixed the issue.
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Ok try flashing this thru hboot, it is stock gingerbread ruu.
http://dinc.does-it.net/New_Hboot/StockGB/PB31IMG.zip
If it flashes see if the phone will boot.
Then try to flash this thru hboot even if the above one works or not. It is Clockwork Mod recovery 5.2.0.2.
http://dinc.does-it.net/New_Hboot/CWM_5.2.0.2/PB31IMG.zip
If it flashes see if you can enter recovery.
you are a lifesaver it let me flash clockwork...havnt tried anything else yet just got that done
well....itll go into clockwork stay about five seconds and bootloops to white incredible sceen
Change that went into clockwork once now when I hit recovery it goes to white incredible screen
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Also the stock gb says parsing then disappears
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I think the problem is that Dincs are Pieces of ****e!!
1brainsurgeon said:
I think the problem is that Dincs are Pieces of ****e!!
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Boo
Best phone ever. Where the hell is the unthank button lol.
1brainsurgeon said:
I think the problem is that the Samsung Epic 4g touches are literal pieces of ****e!!!
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Wrong forum dude.
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cmlusco said:
Boo
Best phone ever. Where the hell is the unthank button lol.
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If you find one, I'll definitely tack on a couple hundred unthanks.
Sorry fellas. A five hour stretch of trying to rebirth a buddies Dinc sent me over the edge. L LLLost my cool. Although, this particular device is a piece O ****e
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MagnaCore said:
Wrong forum dude.
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This is a bit concerning. Hmmm (scratches head)
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1brainsurgeon said:
Sorry fellas. A five hour stretch of trying to rebirth a buddies Dinc sent me over the edge. L LLLost my cool. Although, this particular device is a piece O ****e
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I don't believe I have seen a thread or post by you requesting our help. Did you resolve the issue?
SlimSnoopOS said:
I don't believe I have seen a thread or post by you requesting our help. Did you resolve the issue?
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I found the answers in Q&A. They, like for many others, just didn't help. I have deemed my issue to be hardware.
Unrooted device won't boot past splash with sd card inserted. Remove sd card and it's in a never ending bootloop. I've tried all the methods I picked up in here. Downloaded and attempted both RUU's through bootloader to no avail. Attempted via bootload to flash CWM...no go. Once I insert a fresh Fat 32 re-partitioned sd card with everything I need on it and try to boot, I'm stuck at HTC white screen, and the sd loses Fat 32.
I really do apologize for taking my frustration out the way I did. My sister has a Dinc and I really like the device. Sorry
ok im new to rooting but i've looked at evey guide and i am trying to use unrevoked to root right now. on my millionth attempt my computer/the program is still staying "waiting for device". its in usb debugging as well. did something change or is there something else i need to do from here?
Can u give us more info on ur phone then we can try to help u.
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its an evo
from a year or so back version 2.3.5
software 4.67.651.3
First off you need to install the hTC drivers onto your computer,then it will see your phone,also make sure USB debugging is turned off,settings/applications/developement... http://www.htc.com/www/help/ ,follow the install instructions.
Unrevoked doesn't work with 2.3+
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stonknod said:
ok im new to rooting but i've looked at evey guide and i am trying to use unrevoked to root right now. on my millionth attempt my computer/the program is still staying "waiting for device". its in usb debugging as well. did something change or is there something else i need to do from here?
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I had that same problem. I ended up having to switch over to linux to originally root my Evo
Revolutionary io is what he needs aside from HTC drivers unrevoked wont work like someone said above
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stonknod said:
its an evo
from a year or so back version 2.3.5
software 4.67.651.3
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You're going to have to use the HTCDev.com website to unlock your bootloader.