As the title implies.... To ensure I can get root, do I need to get the EVO the second it comes out?
The reason I'm wondering is cuz if I give HTC and Sprint an extra week or two after the release, isn't it possible they could fix the software. Would I lose my ability to root in this case? I don't want that to happen.
BenjRubenstein said:
As the title implies.... To ensure I can get root, do I need to get the EVO the second it comes out?
The reason I'm wondering is cuz if I give HTC and Sprint an extra week or two after the release, isn't it possible they could fix the software. Would I lose my ability to root in this case? I don't want that to happen.
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very unlikely, but even if they do that, the update will be rooted soon enough.
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So I've had a few of the problems with my 002 EVO and the RS I bought it at as a new phone for me. However, I have no way of knowing if this will come with the latest OTA update which blocks root. My question is this, should I expect that a way to root the EVO will be found and that I just have to wait for it? Or, have there been instances where the devs haven't been able to find a way to crack it?
I enjoy using the various ROMs out there, but Id like a screen that isn't lifting and a back cover that is flush. Thanks.
They well figure out out. Update just came out a couple days ago, personally id go get a new one.
Ifly
EVO fully rooted fresh
Don't do the new OTA update, as of right now, it cannot be rooted with the new OTA update.
frozndevl said:
So I've had a few of the problems with my 002 EVO and the RS I bought it at as a new phone for me. However, I have no way of knowing if this will come with the latest OTA update which blocks root. My question is this, should I expect that a way to root the EVO will be found and that I just have to wait for it? Or, have there been instances where the devs haven't been able to find a way to crack it?
I enjoy using the various ROMs out there, but Id like a screen that isn't lifting and a back cover that is flush. Thanks.
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If your gonna get a new one, then I wouldn't wait any longer. I literally just got back from Sprint just a moment ago with my replacement EVO. I'm not sure how long they've had it but it is only updated to the very first patch that came out on launch day, where with my first evo I had to update it to the first patch. Both evos are 003. The only difference I can see so far is that the back cover is different.
I got the replacement on the 2nd and it didn't have the ota. Unfortunately I have to take this one back as well since my 4g is whacked.
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I am switching from a nexus one on at&t. I love that damn phone, but hate the network now that i am in AZ. so i am gonna switch to verizon and get the incredible since it is getting cyanogenmod. I have read that on the EVO there have been OTA patches that block rooting from occuring. I wanted to make sure that there have not been any of those types of OTA updates for the incredible. I just want to be sure before i order one that i won't be stuck with a locked phone. thanks guys.
Bad timing considering OTA is around the corner for 2.2. You best bet is to shoot to a verizon store ask to see the phone and check the build before you purchase.
so as long as it still has 2.1 i should be good? that it pretty simple. correct?
correct. From what we are seeing now, there is a good chance that 2.2 will close all access blocking the ability to root.
That update has not come yet, but will soon.
Hurry!!
well i had to order it because no one in the area has them in stock, no surprise. i really hope that it doesn't come with 2.2 preinstalled. with all the leaks i'm afraid it will. i'm a little unsure about whether it is possible to downgrade. i know on a nexus i could push either a nandroid or system.img downgrade. is that possible without root? i'm guessing no but wondering if i could get a definitive yes or no
Ive searched and couldnt find my answer...
I made the mistake in updating my evo yesterday when I recieved it in the mail, thinking I wouldnt root it and just run launcher pro, etc. Now with the battery life and wanting to run baked snack, im lookin to root my phone. Does anybody know a method of rooting 2.2 froyo updated phone? Or do I have to take the long route and downgrade, then root? TIA
you are kind of sol right now. there has been no word of a process for rooting froyo from ota
As of right now, you just set and wait...no root for froyo yet.
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Another one!
You are stuck with what you have. No known ways to root yet, and it will probably be a long wait until it's cracked.
F ME! i might do a return lol
hyphymikey said:
F ME! i might do a return lol
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I feel you on this. I received a replacement Evo in the mail (as my current one, which is rooted, has screen separation issues)... but I took the 2.2 OTA update after seeing that the replacement had an Epson screen and thinking I was going to return it and get a new replacement. I asked them to send me a new replacement, because I didn't want an Evo with an Epson panel, but they won't. So, I'm stuck with stock unless I decide to just return it and keep my current rooted one.
Here's to hoping for a 2.2 root method...hell I'll put a bounty on it if I have to!
+1 on that bounty.
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"Well... I'm with you fellas." --- bounty's not a bad idea either... Taking up a collection?
jabbawalkee said:
I feel you on this. I received a replacement Evo in the mail (as my current one, which is rooted, has screen separation issues)... but I took the 2.2 OTA update after seeing that the replacement had an Epson screen and thinking I was going to return it and get a new replacement. I asked them to send me a new replacement, because I didn't want an Evo with an Epson panel, but they won't. So, I'm stuck with stock unless I decide to just return it and keep my current rooted one.
Here's to hoping for a 2.2 root method...hell I'll put a bounty on it if I have to!
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Without a big debate, why don't you want the Epson screen? Just want to hear your reason I'm just being curious.
since no oen else pointed out there is no way to downgrade currently either for Evo, so yuo dont really have an option besides wait.
there has been lucks now with going to repair centers and asking them
My slide is being replaced (when I slide it open and closed, the screen goes nuts and gets disoriented repositioning the display... It's the cable) and does anyone know if replacements from tmobile are coming with the ota or should I be good to root the replacement when it comes?
I'm hoping it's one with the different keyboard lettering and pre ota.
I'm getting ny replaced too although I don't know I'd it comes with the ota, and my screen blacks out, it randomly reboots,etc
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I just recieved my warranty replacement today, that I had ordered exactly 7 days ago. This one has the updated qwerty keypad with the smaller numbers. Now when I check in settings, the firmware that it states it has installed is '2.1 update-1'. So I believe this device doesn't have the updated firmware. I'm going to try and root it when I get home from work today.
The software number never changed on the OTA update
you have to look at the radio
and kernal to check if its the newly OTA
ilostchild said:
The software number never changed on the OTA update
you have to look at the radio
and kernal to check if its the newly OTA
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Yeah, I looked at the radio and I had 04S at the end, so I believe it didn't have the new OTA already preinstalled..and I sucessfully rooted my device.
Can you take a picture of the new slide models keyboard?
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yes plz do!
Tried my best to get a decent picture. As you can see numbers aren't that much smaller, but I like it over the older qwerty.
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Another pic, hopefully you guys can see the difference.
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My slide is being replaced (when I slide it open and closed, the screen goes nuts and gets disoriented repositioning the display... It's the cable) and does anyone know if replacements from tmobile are coming with the ota or should I be good to root the replacement when it comes?
I'm hoping it's one with the different keyboard lettering and pre ota.
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I had to call T-Mobile to get my phone replaced last night and they told me all the phones now are coming out with the new ota already installed. Are we going to be able to root the phones with the same root.zip file or is there going to be a new one? Not sure if the person actually knew or was guessing. It was hard enough to understand her as it was. I'll post when I get mine after I check the radio...
well if they have the OTA we're currently screwed.
I may just keep my broken one if I can't root the replacement.
Suntar said:
I had to call T-Mobile to get my phone replaced last night and they told me all the phones now are coming out with the new ota already installed. Are we going to be able to root the phones with the same root.zip file or is there going to be a new one? Not sure if the person actually knew or was guessing. It was hard enough to understand her as it was. I'll post when I get mine after I check the radio...
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In that case. I'm glad I received my device before they started sending them out with the OTA. (got my warranty replacement yesterday)
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I wanted to know if I root my phone and flash a 2.2 rom, will I be able to update to the original 2.2 when it comes out? Will it unroot my phone? If so, is there another way to root it after?
They aren't I just got a replacement nd it didn't have it
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mine came today, pre ota, with the newer keyboard.
Rooted just fine in like 5 mins with that new method.
st0101 said:
I wanted to know if I root my phone and flash a 2.2 rom, will I be able to update to the original 2.2 when it comes out? Will it unroot my phone? If so, is there another way to root it after?
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If you install a froyo rom you will be able to unroot your phone and get the froyo ota when it comes out: or... you will be able to replace it with the the test keys signed version a few days after the froyo ota drops.
There is no way to know in advance if the froyo ota will break root. It can be assumed that tmo will attempt to plug all the holes that devs find, but whether or not they will be successful or open new holes in the process is unknowable.
hope that helps
SySfS
Just got my replacement today and it's still pre ota and I don't know what the other
keyboard looks like but mine looks like the pic that was posted already.
I just updated my EVO to 2.3.3 without knowing that unrevoked can't root it. I was just curious if anyone knows if there is any way to root the EVO with the most recent update? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-Kire
You can't root or downgrade the OTA yet, you'll have to wait.
If you had to guess, how long will it take? I'm just really anxious to root my phone and put Cyanogen 6-7 on it lol.
In the same boat. Just got a replacement phone today.
It sucks, I just want to root my phone lol. I mean I love sense, don't get me wrong but I just like to completely customize my phone. As well as get more apps.
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I told the chick at best buy I didn't even want her to take mine out of the box. She tried to say she had to in order to activate it, but I told her no.
She didn't have a choice then.
That's funny. It's good you went to best buy, if you went to the actual sprint store they'd be like, um no. Lol.
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I got mine from the Sprint store and started talking indepth Android with the guy and confused him so much that he just handed me the box without opening it. Haha
so where is our root? I would like to know this> This is not acceptable.
I would like to know where our root is as well. It is quite unacceptable. It should have been done before or directly after the update was released.
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kiresocal said:
I would like to know where our root is as well. It is quite unacceptable. It should have been done before or directly after the update was released.
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I'm sorry, but this is what's unacceptable. It's not like you have some God given right to root your phone, and how dare someone not dedicate more of there time towards helping you, for free at that. I mean, what do you think is going to happen? A developer is going to read your post and think, "oh ****, he's irritated, I better get on the ball!"
Yeah, probably not. It's still a sweet phone, just relax and enjoy it. There's more than enough to do to keep you occupied.
kiresocal said:
I would like to know where our root is as well. It is quite unacceptable. It should have been done before or directly after the update was released.
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Be patient, it will happen...