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HTC Desire first time flash new user

Hi this is my first post so go easy on me please, Im looking into flashing my htc desire im fairly familer with flashing other devices such as xbox or ps
and i want to ensure i get this right obviously. Xda is a great source of information .. ive tryed to read through a lot of it to make sure im familer with proccess
and id just like to make sure ive understand what has been posted correctly.
So as far as rooting is concerned i can follow either of these 2 guides :-
h**p://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire
h**p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
•Root guide for users who have unbranded(unlocked) Desire - post #2
on this guide i notice you flash with rootupdate.zip , so am i correct in thinking that with any of the roms i download i just rename them to rootupdate for this proccess to work ?
Also ive noticed a lot of talk about backing up and one program keeps popping up called nandroid , as far as im aware i can use this to make a image of my phone and restore at a later date should i want to,
is there a tutorial ive missed in regards to this program someone could point out or any other programs i should use to backup data on phone ... ?
Finally my phone details , i would just like to confirm that im fine for flashing
FW version 2.1update 1
baseband version 32.36.00.28U_4.06.02_2
kernal version 2.6.29-0cb9f166
build number 1.21.405.2
software number 1.21.405.2
H.Boot 0.80.0000
Microp-031d
Radio-4.06.00.02_2
Any help is obviously appreciated thank you , as i say i want to make sure i understand the tuts and info provided

nooooo no no no no, first of all follow this guide to rooting its by far the easyist, http://nimbu.amorvi.com/2010/05/how-to-root-your-htc-desire/, once rooted you will be able to flash any rom from recovery, i suggest flashin the latest clockworkmod recovery from here http://www.unrevoked.com/#desire, when flashing anything there is no need to change there name these days

Just follow the following tutorials to root and flash roms. It's easy as pie.
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-root-the-htc-desire/
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-htc-desire/
For backup, recovery and whatnot, use ROM Manager app from within Android. It does the same thing as nandroid in recovery mode.

wow thanks for the speedy replys guys really appreciated , im going to go over the information both of you have provided over tea shortly and post back

Since you are 0.80 i suggest not to follow the nimbu's guide. These guides from my understanding is for Hboot 0.75 and lower. The higher ones like myself use a different file. You can follow the steps from theunlockr.com but don't use their file. If u want the 0.80 file i would get it from desire.modaco.com its i think on the first page of the forums.
I just flashed yesterday and i had to open many different tabs cause none of the guides state 0.80 or higher and which files to use.

ok ive gone thru the tuts both have provided and i notice they all tell you to make a gold card , i was under impression i dident need to do this as my phone is network free ?

why not just use unrevoked 3.0?

well this tut i posted is revoked
h**p://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire
also can i confirm i dont need to make a gold card as im unbranded / network free ?

My phone was unbranded but I still couldn't get past step II on Unrevoke, which was related with goldcard. I suggest you go make one.

tonnytech said:
well this tut i posted is revoked
h**p://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire
also can i confirm i dont need to make a gold card as im unbranded / network free ?
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If it's unbranded then you can skip the gold card step.

What's the easiest way to Root a Third Party, Froyo HTC Desire?

I've got an HTC Desire not bought through any mobile provider and now running Froyo (sent OTA) and am UK based, in case that makes any difference.
What's the easiest and safest method to do this? Is there something I can use which is basically a one button click? Without having to resort to partitioning SD Cards etc... I've got a recent "My Backup Pro" backup but am guessing Rooting doesn't wipe the phone or revert back to Android 2.1?
Please note I've never Rooted (or Installed a Custom ROM) on either Android (or WinMob) before. I'd like to do this, so I can install SetCPU and hopefully increase battery life. I do work in 2nd line IT Support though, so am technically minded.
Thanks.

Subscribe to this question. I am in the same situation (but not in the UK) and thinking about rooting but too scared to go through a seemingly complicated procedure. Under Android software section in this forum I found threads discussing applications that can root phones. I wonder if anyone tried them on Desire? Also, can I root but still keep with the stock ROM? I don't think I want to start experimenting and changing ROMs. Thanks for your help.

Nice and simple - use unrEVOked 3.21
***BUT***
Before you do this it's best to check what ROM you're currently running on at present. To find this go to:
Settings>About phone>Software information>Software version
Make a note of the number (e.g. 2.29.405.2) and then go here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If you can see a file matching your version number download it as it means should you ever need to return the handset under warranty you can reset it to factory.
If there ISN'T a file matching your serial number then you need to think hard if rooting is worth the risk as until a backup RUU file is available you'll never be able to go back to stock

EddyOS said:
Nice and simple - use unrEVOked 3.21
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I've finally got around to doing this, so I can use SetCPU and Autostarts. I'll report back if battery life increases.
It couldn't simpler btw. Thanks.
p.s - My software version is 2.29.405.5, which is listed in that link. Also thanks.

Download the RUU from here, it's a better link (less prone to failing):
http://www.multiupload.com/LEJCW182AH

Now I've run unrEVOked 3.32 on my Desire will I still be notified about OTA updates?
I know I probably don't need it but it's still good to know. Thanks.

Yes you will but do NOT accept them

EddyOS said:
Yes you will but do NOT accept them
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Thanks. I presume because it will unroot my phone or could it now brick it?
If all it does is unroot the phone, can I not just root it again?

[Q] Desire Z first time root questions, please help

Hi, I am have just got my HTC Desire Z/Vision and I am very new to rooting.
I checked on a lot of thread on how to root, s-off the phone before I can install custom ROM.
Some of the tread mention that I need to do firmware downgrade if my device has firmware version higher than 1.34, but I am not sure on my version and therefore I include my information below.
What is the easier way to root my phone?
If I use gfree, do I need to downgrade my firmware? Is there any side effect when I downgrade my firmware?
If I use VISIONary, do I need to downgrade my firmware?
Do I need to do S-Off in order to install custom ROM? or is rooting enough?
Hell a lot of question but I hope you guys can help me out with it.
Android version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number: 1.82.707.1 CL317545
Software number: 1.82.707.1

cruxiality said:
Hi, I am have just got my HTC Desire Z/Vision and I am very new to rooting.
I checked on a lot of thread on how to root, s-off the phone before I can install custom ROM.
Some of the tread mention that I need to do firmware downgrade if my device has firmware version higher than 1.34, but I am not sure on my version and therefore I include my information below.
What is the easier way to root my phone?
If I use gfree, do I need to downgrade my firmware? Is there any side effect when I downgrade my firmware?
If I use VISIONary, do I need to downgrade my firmware?
Do I need to do S-Off in order to install custom ROM? or is rooting enough?
Hell a lot of question but I hope you guys can help me out with it.
Android version: 2.2.1
Baseband version: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number: 1.82.707.1 CL317545
Software number: 1.82.707.1
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First, welcome to the boards, it's always nice to welcome people into the world of rooting and flashing (the android kind!).
To start, you will have to get ADB installed and working. To do this, download the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html . make sure you have the Java SDK and JDK installed as well as the Android SDK requires that as a requirement.
Based on your information, you have the 1.82 system software and will need to downgrade. I am not 100% sure if this guide will be applicable to you since it was written for the 1.72, but look at this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
The above guide will help you in downgrading to 1.34, gaining root with gfree/rage, SIM-Unlock and S-OFF, installing ClockWordMod (a.k.a CWM) and flashing a new and shiny ROM for you.
I can completely understand how confusing alot of these guides can be, I spent about 3 hours trying to do the same thing as you a month ago. A year ago, I did the same thing with my old HTC Hero! So if you have any questions, just ask away. XDA is a great community.
Have fun

Thank you for your reply. It does help me to go through the right direction.
Understood that I need to downgrade my build to 1.34, but is there any major difference between my current build and the older build?
After following the guide to downgrade and install CWM, will it also allow me to backup my current official ROM?
As I love HTC Sense too much such a pity that I need to let it go. I am thinking of flashing back to the official ROM when I have the need to.
XDA is indeed to a great community. Great helps from great people

cruxiality said:
Thank you for your reply. It does help me to go through the right direction.
Understood that I need to downgrade my build to 1.34, but is there any major difference between my current build and the older build?
After following the guide to downgrade and install CWM, will it also allow me to backup my current official ROM?
As I love HTC Sense too much such a pity that I need to let it go. I am thinking of flashing back to the official ROM when I have the need to.
XDA is indeed to a great community. Great helps from great people
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There are alot of fixes and improvements that HTC made between the 1.34 version and the newest 1.84 version. Those would be found with HTC in their changelogs. Also, each of these upgrades breaks the root access that the devs have created. Similar to that of iOS breaking each jailbreak method with each new version of iOS that is released (you will understand this analogy if you have an iPod Touch or something along those lines).
After gaining root, SIM-Unlock and S-OFF, installing CWM would allow you to perform a NANDroid backup (an EXACT image of your current installed ROM) so that you can go back to it at a later time.
If you are like myself (and seems that you are) you love how HTC's Sense overlay works and it just gets you. Keeps things simple while being infinitely customizable. When you do get around to flashing, I would recommend Virtuous as your ROM of choice. It is what I am running right now with no ill effects. The link to Virtuous is in my signature below.
If this is your first time flashing a custom ROM on an Android device, I can promise you that you will NEVER have a reason to go back to the stock ROM unless your phone is damaged physically and needs warranty repair. Even then, it is sometimes cheaper and easier for you to order the parts online and DIY your repairs (did it for my brother's BB Storm when he broke the screen).
Going back to my Hero, I have the stock Android 1.5 image saved somewhere, but I have never had to go back to it. Always found another newer/better custom ROM to flash. With my current DZ, I was fortunate enough to have stumbled onto Virtuous.
Have fun!

Yes, you're right. I like HTC Sense so I don't know if I will get used to the custom ROM without it.
I have checked on the Virtuous ROM previously and I will give it a try.
Yes, I saw plenty of decent ROM, they have nice UI but as you know first time rooting does give me goosebumps.
Will try it and I hope everything goes smooth.
Thanks a lot for your kind explanation, it does save me time in putting up all the pieces together

I bumped into a problem as I try to downgrade my firmware.
I followed the guide on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 and I encountered error on step 11, when the phone goes into bootloader mode and tries to scan PC10IMG.zip file that I copied into the SDCard.
It said 'CID' incorrect!, Update Fail!
Anybody knows why I might have this issue? Is this because of the firmware difference as mentioned by Athrun88?

cruxiality said:
I bumped into a problem as I try to downgrade my firmware.
I followed the guide on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 and I encountered error on step 11, when the phone goes into bootloader mode and tries to scan PC10IMG.zip file that I copied into the SDCard.
It said 'CID' incorrect!, Update Fail!
Anybody knows why I might have this issue? Is this because of the firmware difference as mentioned by Athrun88?
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As stated in the thread you are using to downgrade, your CID must be one of the following:
g4rb4g3 said:
If your INFOCID is NOT one of these you need to make a goldcard to downgrade!
HTC__001
HTC__032
HTC__E11
HTC__203
HTC__Y13
HTC__102
HTC__405
HTC__304
HTC__A07
HTC__N34
HTC__J15
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IF its not in the above list you must make a gold card first then use the thread that you listed to downgrade. To check your CID run the following commands:
check with:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem boot
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There is a link in the thread you listed on how to make a gold card. The method you are trying is comfirmed to also work with 1.82. So the reason you are having problems is NOT because your on 1.82 firmware, more than likely your CID is not listed above. Solution = GOLDCARD.

Thank you for the reply.
I have looked into the Goldcard method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503) and actually spent my time trying to accomplish the result.
Part 1 and part 2 are pretty straightforward but now I bumped into another problem when I tried to do part 3 as it requires me to have root access to execute the command.
I have tried to get the root access by following methods from different threads such as using rage (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834228).
For this method, I tried to do temp root and I am stucked on step 5. After launching 'Terminal Emulator' and running 'rage'. I can't seem to run the 'Terminal Emulator' again. When I launched it, it Force Closes. Tried to launch it again, my phone just displayed black screen and keys doesn't seem to be responding not till I off and on the phone (not reboot).
I also tried to use Visionary too but doesn't seem to have any luck.
Is there any other method I can try to get the root access?
Another question is after I followed Part 1 of the steps in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503, when I boot up my computer, I can't seem to go to Windows. I am sure I selected physical disk instead of logical disk but I don't know why this happen. Anybody encounter the same problem?

I'm currently in the situation of wanting to root and S-off my Desire Z in order to update, either to official or (more likely) Virtuous ROM.
However before I do so I have a couple of questions.
1) How do I back up everything on my phone? I know my contacts and calendar will be fine as they are from my google account, also my email will be ok as that is also my google account. Photos etc I can just copy to my PC but what about all the apps I've installed, and my progress in them, my pair bluetooth devices, my wifi access points, my mesage apn settings etc etc?
I have tried Titanium Backup but not having paid for the full version, the info it gives you is a little limited so i'm not sure what it's backed up etc?
2) I currently have root via using Visionary, do I need to unroot and then go through the process with all the adb stuff? Also, will i need to uninstall the SuperUser I have installed?
3) I think my ADB is setup as I managed to get it to boot the phone into the bootloader, but when Itried to check my INFOCID using
Code:
fastboot oem boot
I got an error message saying that fastboot was not a recognised function (or something similar to that) Is this a problem?
ANy help really really appreciated as I am a total newb with Android but would love to move to a more up-to-date software version as I am currently on 1.34.
Thanks in advance.

valve90210 said:
I'm currently in the situation of wanting to root and S-off my Desire Z in order to update, either to official or (more likely) Virtuous ROM.
However before I do so I have a couple of questions.
.......................... lots of questions...............
ANy help really really appreciated as I am a total newb with Android but would love to move to a more up-to-date software version as I am currently on 1.34.
Thanks in advance.
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You could wait until HTC releases a OTA update for your phone. Or as a alternative and avoiding being impatient, you could do a lot of reading and learning on this site to apply a custom rom. It is not that difficult at all, but do not expect a step by step walking trough the minute you ask for something here.

HLeenders said:
You could wait until HTC releases a OTA update for your phone. Or as a alternative and avoiding being impatient, you could do a lot of reading and learning on this site to apply a custom rom. It is not that difficult at all, but do not expect a step by step walking trough the minute you ask for something here.
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Wow, thanks for your helpful post...
I've done loads of reading on the forum and have gone rather round in circles. I think I know what I'm doing but seeing as someone else who is new to it had posted a thread I thought I'd also ask a couple of questions that I had which were pertinent to the discussion, to firstly find out for myself and secondly to help anyone else that might be finding the thread otherwise useful.
I think I have sorted the abd problem I was having, it seems that various tools have moved to different folders in the latest version of the android sdk so when I was trying the "fastboot" line it was nt findint fastboot.exe as it was in a different folder.
Secondly I'm fairly happy to give the gfre stuff a whirl but before I do I just wanted a little confirmation about backing everything up...not a huge ask really and fairly essential I would say!

valve90210 said:
Wow, thanks for your helpful post...
I've done loads of reading on the forum and have gone rather round in circles. I think I know what I'm doing but seeing as someone else who is new to it had posted a thread I thought I'd also ask a couple of questions that I had which were pertinent to the discussion, to firstly find out for myself and secondly to help anyone else that might be finding the thread otherwise useful.
I think I have sorted the abd problem I was having, it seems that various tools have moved to different folders in the latest version of the android sdk so when I was trying the "fastboot" line it was nt findint fastboot.exe as it was in a different folder.
Secondly I'm fairly happy to give the gfre stuff a whirl but before I do I just wanted a little confirmation about backing everything up...not a huge ask really and fairly essential I would say!
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You can use Astro File Explorer to back up your apps, Call Logs Backup and SMS backup will backup the sms threads and call logs or if you want to spend a couple of bucks Root explorer works well for me also. Once you have CWM you can make a Nandroid backup and will have an exact image of you phone at that point in time that you can go back to. I am waiting for my DZ to arrive and currently using an Inspire and 2 Captivates that other than minor differences in the procedures the backup maintenance is the same. The problem is that if you downgrade to a rom that allows CWM you cant back up the existing newer one. There are copies of it out there though. Just be careful if trying to go back to it and read carefully as I understand there are possible problems going back if the correct procedures are not followed. Good luck to you and as the previous poster stated about educating yourself, I fully agree. Read until you understand then read again to make sure you are not missing something. Follow directions EXACTLY and it usually avoids problems.
Sorry I see you are on 1.34 which I think means that once you get S-Off and root you can download rom manager from the market, install clockworkmod and you will be good to go with Nandroid backups.

Can it really be this simple??

Would lie to root my phone but i am scared! I've seen and read so many tutorials that my mind is full. It seems using unrevoked method is the easiest? I've had my desire nearly twelve months and use launcher pro.
Is it full proof (even for a dummy?)
After it is rooted how do i put the roms on?
Will i loose all the apps i have installed?
I suppose i'm only doing it to:
1: Get it running 2.3
2: Get rid of the low space warning.
Any info muchly appreciated.
Thanks Neil

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Just follow these videos.

mercurystar999 said:
Would lie to root my phone but i am scared! I've seen and read so many tutorials that my mind is full. It seems using unrevoked method is the easiest? I've had my desire nearly twelve months and use launcher pro.
Is it full proof (even for a dummy?)
After it is rooted how do i put the roms on?
Will i loose all the apps i have installed?
I suppose i'm only doing it to:
1: Get it running 2.3
2: Get rid of the low space warning.
Any info muchly appreciated.
Thanks Neil
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Neil,
Unrevoked is a very easy process on the whole as long as you follow the instructions to the letter. Once you are rooted, go download Rom Manager from the market and you can use that to select many roms to download and install from directly inside that app.
You will want to get Titanium Backup and use this to ensure you backup all of your apps and their data. Once last thing, if you use Rom Manager, when it offers to do a nandroid backup before installing a new rom, ACCEPT THE OFFER.
If there is one thing you can never do too much it is a nandroid backup!
Good luck

One of the links to get my ruu rom is broken and not valid is this something i need?
I have 32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14

mercurystar999 said:
One of the links to get my ruu rom is broken and not valid is this something i need?
I have 32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14
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That number is the baseband (the radio) and not the rom. What software version does your rom say at present and is it a branded rom? What network are you on also?

mercurystar999 said:
One of the links to get my ruu rom is broken and not valid is this something i need?
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You need the serial number from under the battery.
I understand that you must have read a thousand different tutorials on rooting and you are likely more confused than when you started out. I was the same...I read so much, I scared myself stupid! Without wantiong to load you with more info, I found these instructions http://www.t-mod.org/?page_id=11 to be very easy to follow and understand.
The site is actually Australian and the ROMs they link to have been modified for Australian use, but when you are instructed to download a ROM for use, just find one here and continue with the instructions. I recommend you start with something like this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038195 as it will require no special tricks to get working, as some other ROMs do. Once you have the idea, you can then flash whatever you like.
Above all, take your time. Set yourself a couple hours to do the procedure and follow each step carefully. Once you are done, you will be amazed how simple it really was

Software number is 2.25.771.1 I'm on 3 UK.
God knows why i wrote the other number in!
The serial number is HT07TPLO2916.

777Ace. That looks a more comlicate method than this one?:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

Mmmm, not sure. It really comes down to what you are comfortable with. I found the other site simple to understand, but I will admit I got pretty confused about using a USB stick to boot alpharev...the guy in your link uses a CD, which is a much simpler method imo.
But as I say, if it's easier for you to understand, by all means go that way...just remember to take your time and all will be well

Do I need that ruu rom and can anyone link me to the correct one to download?

mercurystar999 said:
Do I need that ruu rom and can anyone link me to the correct one to download?
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I think you need an hour just reading the guides....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
If you still have question come back

Just go to htc.com > Support > ROM upgrade for HTC Desire (your Tel-co).
You really only need that RUU as a safety net in case something gets ballsed up and you need to restore to stock, but also handy if you do not have the 0.93 HBoot. Just run the upgrade before you start anything and the HBoot will update for you.

[Q] Help rooting my friends EVO

Hey guys, I'm trying to root my friend's EVO 4G but am a little confused, I'm not new to rooting as I've rooted my Incredible, DX, Fascinate, and Bionic but I just want to be safe and not mess up his phone. His
hboot version: 2.18.0001
android version: 2.3.5
baseband: 2.15.00.12.19
not sure if its needed but software number: 4.67.651.3
I just am wondering the best way to root it and get s-off? Also what recovery I oughtta use for it? What roms are quick but also good on battery life and what are good kernels to flash? Thanks everyone in advance!

Skidoo03 said:
Hey guys, I'm trying to root my friend's EVO 4G but am a little confused, I'm not new to rooting as I've rooted my Incredible, DX, Fascinate, and Bionic but I just want to be safe and not mess up his phone. His
hboot version: 2.18.0001
android version: 2.3.5
baseband: 2.15.00.12.19
not sure if its needed but software number: 4.67.651.3
I just am wondering the best way to root it and get s-off? Also what recovery I oughtta use for it? What roms are quick but also good on battery life and what are good kernels to flash? Thanks everyone in advance!
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based on your info of the phone you have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473373 Keep in mind the phone will be wiped after using the HTC dev unlock method there is no way around that so backup all his apps contacts ect. Htc dev only gives you s-on unlocked so you have to downgrade to achieve s-off. I recommend after you downgrade to froyo update to gingerbread and then use revolutionary since its easier. The best recovery is amon ra (supersonic ra) its the most recommended recovery for the og. For a rom i recommend MikG its sense 2.1+3.0 very stable alot of themes and tweaks for it. And for the kernel i recommend one of the freedom kernels because they come undervolted or anthrax test version because it have lagfree governor and smartass.

similar question, hence no new thread. how would one backup apps and their data files prior to rooting when in order to use the needed backup apps, you must be rooted (TB). If you root first, it causes you to lose everything and then theres nothing to back up. I was trying to save months of progress in a few apps when switching to a new evo for my wife. Is everything really completely gone? She's threatening to let the dogs inside for the night while I sleep in the doghouse.

djxtreme504 said:
similar question, hence no new thread. how would one backup apps and their data files prior to rooting when in order to use the needed backup apps, you must be rooted (TB). If you root first, it causes you to lose everything and then theres nothing to back up. I was trying to save months of progress in a few apps when switching to a new evo for my wife. Is everything really completely gone? She's threatening to let the dogs inside for the night while I sleep in the doghouse.
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I believe mybackup lets you backup contacts apps and sms mms. Never used it so can't say my experience with it. There might be other apps in the market you can check out that don't require root
Also you only lose everything if your phone is on software 4.67 since you have to use HTC dev. If your phone has hboot 2.16 and software 4.54 or is on 2.3.3 you can use revolutionary to achieve s-off and you won't lose anything
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

my backup doesnt save the data that is stored in the root of the phone. i even put the app on the sd, but none of the data files associated with the app transfered over to the card.

evo4gnoob said:
based on your info of the phone you have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473373 I recommend after you downgrade to froyo update to gingerbread and then use revolutionary since its easier.
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You think Revolutionary is easier than unrEVOked? (especially with all that Serial Number and Beta Key stuff?)
At any rate, there's no reason to downgrade all the way to Froyo if you're going to use Revolutionary to root; you can just downgrade to the 4.54 GB ROM (or 4.24 or 4.53, for that matter), and root it with Revolutionary straight away. The only reason my guide downgrades to Froyo is because I think unrEVOked is easier, and it's a more permanent NAND unlock solution (since Revolutionary can simply be overwritten with a hex-edited HBOOT and it'll relock NAND).
But to each his or her own . . .

Captain_Throwback said:
You think Revolutionary is easier than unrEVOked? (especially with all that Serial Number and Beta Key stuff?)
At any rate, there's no reason to downgrade all the way to Froyo if you're going to use Revolutionary to root; you can just downgrade to the 4.54 GB ROM, and root it with Revolutionary straight away. The only reason my guide downgrades to Froyo is because I think unrEVOked is easier, and it's a more permanent NAND unlock solution (since Revolutionary can simply be overwritten with a hex-edited HBOOT and it'll relock NAND).
But to each his or her own . . .
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all you do is copy and paste for revolutionary and not everyone can make a hex edited hboot like yourself

evo4gnoob said:
all you do is copy and paste for revolutionary and not everyone can make a hex edited hboot like yourself
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True story, but as many times as it's been downloaded and as many posts I've seen around here with 6.17 HBOOT version and S-ON, I think the secret's out .
Besides, not everyone knows how to copy/paste to/from a command prompt window. It's not as straightforward as you might think (especially in Windows 7). I had to walk someone through it no less than an hour ago . . .