Want to root my unrooted HTC EVO 4G - EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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uninvited03 said:
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if you have 2.3.3 stop posting about it, if you don't, take five seconds out of your day and read.

Why unroot?
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First off I would like to know how to root it back and second of all if you don't know how to respond to a question then you should not be responding in XDA.......
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Is it an older EVO or did you get the 2.3.3 OTA update if you got that update your up ****s creek for now. If not take some time on the site reading some guides its super easy
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Yeah I did the update but my phone still says S-off
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First off I would like to know how to root it back and second of all if you don't know how to respond to a question then you should not be responding in XDA.......
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Dude...coming on here and asking the most vague question in the world will get you nowhere and will get you flamed. You cannot expect anybody from this forum to be able to answer your question without way more information that:
I want to root my EVO
You sir, need to do a little searching in the forums as this has been answered a thousand times.

Well not a dude.....
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uninvited03 said:
Well not a dude.....
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Well...that explains ALOT.

uninvited03 said:
First off I would like to know how to root it back and second of all if you don't know how to respond to a question then you should not be responding in XDA.......
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I believe this is what the original replier was referring to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162704
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113392
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1157040
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1158803
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156273
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139179
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152067
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152986
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142341
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1140630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139067
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1127380
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108914
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106807
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109077
that is actually a small sample. there are many, many more. all i did was type 'root 2.3.3' into the search box.

tgruendler said:
Well...that explains ALOT.
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Really? nice attitude.

Khayos said:
Really? nice attitude.
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Come on...just joshing her. People need to get a sense of humor around here.
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Guess I am going to be hated by every woman XDA member on here now.
I apologize.

Thank you
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uninvited03 said:
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Here is the linked to the Unrevoked Forever wiki:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever
Look at this section in particular:
Since you have already installed the OTA update, start at step 4.
Reinstalling an official recovery
If you wish to install a stock over-the-air update in the future (OTA), the safest way to do so is to install the recovery that originally shipped with your phone. To install an OTA:
Install unrevoked forever on your phone.
Download or create an appropriate PB31IMG.ZIP, PC36IMG.ZIP or HERCIMG.zip for your phone that contains the original recovery image.
We do not supply these images; since the recovery code is owned by HTC, we don't distribute it. You may be able to find these images on the XDA-Developers forums.
From the phone operating system, install the over-the-air update.
When the update is done installing, you will probably want to root it with a custom recovery. Download one of the following recovery restore images:
Amon-Ra recovery for EVO 4G
ClockworkMod recovery for EVO 4G
ClockworkMod recovery for Incredible
Amon-Ra recovery for CDMA Hero
Place the appropriate file – with that exact file name! – on the root of your SD card.
Reboot your device into HBOOT by removing the battery, pressing VOLUME DOWN, inserting the battery, and pressing POWER.
When prompted Do you want to start update?, press VOLUME UP for Yes. When prompted again Do you want to reboot device?, press VOLUME UP for Yes.
Your phone now has a custom recovery. To restore superuser access to your phone, you can apply any appropriate update.zip; such a file can likely be found here: Superuser App

No you need to respect the questions that some ask in forums. We may not all be brainiacs in here but some respect will be appreciated. And as far as a sense of humor I did not see anything funny in Wat you wrote...
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Yeah I did the update but my phone still says S-off
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Since you're still S off, just download a PC36IMG.zip of amon ra recovery. Place it on your SD card, boot to the bootloader, and it will ask u to update. Say yes. That will flash a recovery for you. After that, you can boot to recovery and flash a rom. Then you'll be back in action.
Edit: I attatched a PC36IMG.zip of Amon Ra 2.3 recovery. Place the file on the main directory of your sd card. When you boot to the bootloader, it'll scan and find the PC36IMG.zip, then ask you to update. Hit volume up. When it asks you to reboot when it finishes, say no. Then from the bootloader menu, select 'recovery'. You'll now be in recovery. At this point, you'll just need to use recovery to flash a rooted rom of your choice. So be sure to have a ROM on your sd card, then go ahead and flash it as you normally would. Hope that helps a bit.
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ok maybe I can help...i believe I saw or read somewhere that if you accepted the 2.3.3 OTA you can RUU back to 2.2 with a bootloader you can root with...at least that's what I think I heard...but if you have one of the new batches of EVOs I believe you'll have to wait til they find an exploit.
And next time just try to be a little more specific with what you are trying to accomplish and if you don't already, try searching for your answer before posting so we don't end up with a million of the same thing (like we do already)
But try doing a little more digging into what I said cus I don't want what I say to be the reason you get a pricked phone.
Hope this helped.
Edit: oops, sorry didn't see that you still have s-off...just listen to k2buckley haha
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uninvited03 said:
No you need to respect the questions that some ask in forums. We may not all be brainiacs in here but some respect will be appreciated. And as far as a sense of humor I did not see anything funny in Wat you wrote...
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Wow...no offense but I am no brainiac but I know how to ask a question. And let me quote the Rules of XDA Forums:
1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting, whether you have a question or something new to share, it's very likely someone already asked that question or shared that news.
3. Post only using a clear subject and message.
You're most likely to receive a helpful answer to your question if you use a short subject title that describes your problem and a message that explains in detail what your problem is and what you've tried to solve it.

uninvited03 said:
No you need to respect the questions that some ask in forums. We may not all be brainiacs in here but some respect will be appreciated. And as far as a sense of humor I did not see anything funny in Wat you wrote...
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respect goes both ways. you must respect the forum as well.
there is a big sticky thread that is posted at the top of multiple subforums:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695844
Please read point #2.
This was posted by moderators to avoid exactly what is happening now.

Okay I used the Ra recovery and now I am back to 2.2 now I need a good Rom to root my phone HTC evo 4G
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Trying to avoid a brick! Quick help.

I got myself into a interesting situation. A quick answer would be greatly appreciated:
1. I'm rooted.
2. Trying to install the OTA so I can run 2.2 the right way.
3. I started a thread asking for help because I was confused on unrooting my phone. Didn't get much help, a quick flame, and last someone chimed in to install the OTA from Rom Manager. I asked if I could do this with Root and the thread was killed.
4. I did. The boot screen was the new one. But the radio wasn't updated.
5. I then attempted to unroot my phone. Followed the PB31IMG.zip method. Phone booted normally. Root was lost.
6. This is where I am now.
7. My question is, if I install the OTA now renamed update.zip on my SD card, will I run the chance of bricking my phone because I installed it once from Rom Manager while I had root (#3/#4)??????
Please advise so I don't MOD EDIT up my phone.................
And if you're going to flame and insist I should of just followed the 2.2 leak instructions, you're correct. But I took someone's quick answer and tried it assuming they knew a better method.
mapko11 said:
I got myself into a interesting situation. A quick answer would be greatly appreciated:
1. I'm rooted.
2. Trying to install the OTA so I can run 2.2 the right way.
3. I started a thread asking for help because I was confused on unrooting my phone. Didn't get much help, a quick flame, and last someone chimed in to install the OTA from Rom Manager. I asked if I could do this with Root and the thread was killed.
4. I did. The boot screen was the new one. But the radio wasn't updated.
5. I then attempted to unroot my phone. Followed the PB31IMG.zip method. Phone booted normally. Root was lost.
6. This is where I am now.
7. My question is, if I install the OTA now renamed update.zip on my SD card, will I run the chance of bricking my phone because I installed it once from Rom Manager while I had root (#3/#4)??????
Please advise so I don't MOD EDIT up my phone.................
And if you're going to flame and insist I should of just followed the 2.2 leak instructions, you're correct. But I took someone's quick answer and tried it assuming they knew a better method.
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Wat is the hboot versoin?
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Where do I find that out?
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Where do I find that out?
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In the bootloader it should say.
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Hboot-0.79.0000
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2. Trying to install the OTA so I can run 2.2 the right way.
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Well, "the right way" would be to wait for the actual OTA. Verizon would also have your back if you brick. But, anyway...
If you're still on the 1.00.03.04.06 radio, you can probably follow the instructions in that thread now that you've flashed back to the stock ROM. However, there still seem to be a few cases of people bricking their phones or being stuck in a bootloop after flashing leaks.
If you are confused/concerned/afraid of bricks then you just shouldn't flash the leaked OTA. This is not a flame, this is sound advice. Wait for the real one.
I'm fine with flashing. I just keep hearing about this "double install OTA and brick your phone" issue and I'm trying to avoid doing that. If the one guy didn't chime in with the suggestion to use ROM Manager, I wouldn't of had this issue.
My radio is still 1.00.03.04.06. I just want to make sure I don't run a risk of bricking.
If the hboot updated, i would say not to apply again. If it didnt update then i would say to see what happens, but dont take my word for it 100%
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If the hboot updated, i would say not to apply again. If it didnt update then i would say to see what happens, but dont take my word for it 100%
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How do I know if the HBOOT has been updated? I posted my version above?
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How do I know if the HBOOT has been updated? I posted my version above?
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The 79 hboot is the updated one. I would use caution in re flashing the ota.
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jdkoreclipse said:
The 79 hboot is the updated one. I would use caution in re flashing the ota.
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Anyway to undo this and go back?
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Anyway to undo this and go back?
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Try the PB13IMG.
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jdkoreclipse said:
Try the PB13IMG.
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And you needed to un root before applying the ota
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The 79 hboot is the updated one. I would use caution in re flashing the ota.
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I personally have had a .77 HBOOT since I got my phone in April. My mom's phone, on the other hand, had the .79, which she has had since May, and she sure as hell didn't have no 720p camcorder. I don't think that the OP's phone having .79 means with any certainty that the OTA already applied once. I think the radio version listed on the HBOOT screen would be a better indicator.
But absolutely, running the PB13IMG should ensure that he's as far back as he can go, so why not try it just to be safe...
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Try the PB13IMG.
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That's what I just did before I posted this thread. I installed the PB13IMG and restored everything back to stock. You asked about the HBOOT version and that's .79. I'm comfortable flashing and doing the update. What should HBOOT say? Has anyone successfully updated the OTA from .79 HBOOT?
Thank you for the help. Sorry for the questions. I completely comfortable with rooting, flashing roms, and kernals. This is going back to unroot stock is just new.
I want to install the OTA and I'm good to go. Just making sure it's safe now....
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I personally have had a .77 HBOOT since I got my phone in April. My mom's phone, on the other hand, had the .79, which she has had since May. I don't think that the OP's phone having .79 means with any certainty that the OTA already applied once. I think the radio version listed on the HBOOT screen would be a better indicator.
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Thats a high possibility that hboot means nothing in this scenaroi, but im not gonn. Be risky with someome elses phone. I only provide methods of doing things that i would use on my phone too.
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Thats a high possibility that hboot means nothing in this scenaroi, but im not gonn. Be risky with someome elses phone. I only provide methods of doing things that i would use on my phone too.
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Agreed, however, I noticed after running the PB13IMG, my HBOOT was also .79, which could have only come from the PB13IMG since I hadn't tried to do the OTA yet. Just trying to add pieces to the puzzle to get a better picture for future reference...I'm sure this guy wont be the last to ask...
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Agreed, however, I noticed after running the PB13IMG, my HBOOT was also .79, which could have only come from the PB13IMG since I hadn't tried to do the OTA yet. Just trying to add pieces to the puzzle to get a better picture for future reference...I'm sure this guy wont be the last to ask...
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I appreciate the help guys. I guess my question would be if I ran PB13IMG, lost my root, back to stock, my HBOOT is .79 and my radio is still 1.00.03.04.06 and not 2.05.00.06.11, I should be at the same point as everyone else for installing the OTA from my SD card. Right or wrong?
When you read these threads and people are installing the OTA twice and bricking, are they installing the OTA again when the radio is already updated to 2.05.00.06.11?
Yep. I think you can flash it again, but be real cautious, as this is your second time flashing it, but if the radio is still the old versoin, you should be safe.
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No usb. Unroot?

Is there a .img I can flash to revert my splash and unroot so I can take it to Sprint?
My usb port will charge, but not recognize my pc.(can't mount SD).
I posted this in general, but got no response.
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Search for how to unroot my evo and you will find plenty of threads that give you what you need.
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I did, but all I found was threads about using the ruu, which I can't do. Really not trying to be an ass with stupid questions. I've been searching for about 45 mins. And still can't find anything. This thread is a last ditch effort.
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I did, but all I found was threads about using the ruu, which I can't do. Really not trying to be an ass with stupid questions. I've been searching for about 45 mins. And still can't find anything. This thread is a last ditch effort.
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How did you root it? unrevoked?
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There is a thread with "shipped roms" in the title that has ruu and img files for stock roms.
Yes. I'm pretty sure it was unrevoked 3. But I could be wrong. I've united and rooted a few times. I've always used the ruu
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There is a thread with "shipped roms" in the title that has ruu and img files for stock roms.
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For being in such a hurry to yell at people that don't read, you sure don't read.
I'd say the best option is to bluetooth a restore pc36IMG to your root and then you can take it to sprint. Is your SD recognized by the system at all?
Yes!! That's what I'm actually looking for. Do you have a link to a pc36IMG that will unroot me??
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For being in such a hurry to yell at people that don't read, you sure don't read.
I'd say the best option is to bluetooth a restore pc36IMG to your root and then you can take it to sprint. Is your SD recognized by the system at all?
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If your system sees it you can download the s on tool and ruu needed and flash. If not do you have an adapter for your sd card?
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What?? I can use wireless transfer to put files on my SD. I CANNOT connect to my pc...only charge. Putting the files on the SD is not the problem, its connecting to adb in order to ruu.
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I have the flashable images if too would like them I will uploads to db and post links. But your evo itself does see your sd card right? If so you need to download these and flash with bootloader here Is a video on how to use them.
http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=guHo_FbSy8Y&v=guHo_FbSy8Y&gl=US
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Heres what you do, first turn your **** off. Then remove the back battery cover. Here's where it gets tricky, pull your battery out, remove sdcard, put it into your computer. Few, now that that's over, all you have to do is browse through the first couple pages and find the extracted ruu in pc36img form. Then go download the s on tool from the unrevoked page, put both on your sdcard, put it back into your phone, flash the s on from recovery, then the ruu image from the bootloader. Done! Its ****ing magical.
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Download the stock 3.70 RUU here:
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.zip
then follow instructions from here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDh6ekc0c2dIbGYyRHFrT09PUWpscnc6MQ
Good luck!
Thanks guys ( those who aren't huge bloody d bags) I appreciate it.
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Download the stock 3.70 RUU here:
http://goo-inside.me/supersonic/sto...15.00.11.19_NV_1.90_release_161482_signed.zip
then follow instructions from here:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDh6ekc0c2dIbGYyRHFrT09PUWpscnc6MQ
Good luck!
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i've unrooted plenty of times, but just for kicks i went through your google docs "steps" and you got it right on man. Nice work. They should sticky this at the beginning of the development area and say "BEFORE YOU ASK AN UNROOT QUESTION, FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS". Good job man.
WingAngel, if you can get these on your SD card by either downloading to your phone or if you have an SD card reader, then you should be good to go. These are great instructions.
Hahaha sorry man. I couldn't restrain the sarcasm. Hope your problem is fixed.
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i've unrooted plenty of times, but just for kicks i went through your google docs "steps" and you got it right on man. Nice work. They should sticky this at the beginning of the development area and say "BEFORE YOU ASK AN UNROOT QUESTION, FOLLOW THESE DIRECTIONS". Good job man.
WingAngel, if you can get these on your SD card by either downloading to your phone or if you have an SD card reader, then you should be good to go. These are great instructions.
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Can't take credit for it sadly but I came across it before and had it bookmarked as a failsafe. Glad they're as helpful to others as they are to me.
what's the current hboot version on the evo? also can you boot into custom recovery or the recovery with the triangle and the !
thanks
Have you got it unrooted?
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you know i've brought my phone in a couple of times to sprint and for the most part they really don't care if i'm rooted. they've even asked me how to do it. Then again I pay for the extra insurance which covers you rooted or not.
Rooting your phone voids the "warranty" only. It doesn't effect the insurance you may have if you kicked up the extra cash.
just thought i'd share. but this info is good to know for the future

I have s- off but don't think my phones rooted

I used revolutionary and got s-off ...how to I "flash a recovery"
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Amon RA
taylorR said:
I used revolutionary and got s-off ...how to I "flash a recovery"
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
I use Amon Ra (you can search for it here), rename it to PC36IMG.zip and transfer to SD card.
Boot into bootloader (power off, then volume down + power key).
It will then find the file, ask you if you want to run/install, and BOOM.
I did that but I think I'm being an idiot I can't get root
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I have soff when I go to boot loader
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Don't you have to flash another file after getting s-off to obtain root? That is what I did because it said to in the instructions/documentation.
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
How do I flash something else? Just put it in my SD?
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How do I flash something else? Just put it in my SD?
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Yes, move it from pc or download it.
Go into recovery and install zip from there
S-Off doesn't equal root. It takes the security off so you CAN root.
Flash the recovery, as posted, and then flash a ROM. The ROM have the root exploit in them and should all come with Superuser, which is what allows your programs to use the root exploit.
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S-Off doesn't equal root. It takes the security off so you CAN root.
Flash the recovery, as posted, and then flash a ROM. The ROM have the root exploit in them and should all come with Superuser, which is what allows your programs to use the root exploit.
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I have tried just about everything. You bring up a good point.
Is this Kinged HateSLINGER RLS-2.1
from this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1120734
one of the ones I can use? Maybe thats my issue.
I use them on my regular rooted phone.. I am trying to root phone that had the ota 2.3.3
If you are having an issue just go through the root method again and this time say YES when they ask you about Clockwork. This is if you are having issues flashing a recovery. It wont hurt your phone.
Suggestion - If you are entering the world of rooting and flashing roms, one of the most important things or probably the most important is to read and read again then when you think you got it read one more time. Alot of info in xda. follow OP's instructions to the letter and you will be ok...
Good luck
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If you are having an issue just go through the root method again and this time say YES when they ask you about Clockwork. This is if you are having issues flashing a recovery. It wont hurt your phone.
Suggestion - If you are entering the world of rooting and flashing roms, one of the most important things or probably the most important is to read and read again then when you think you got it read one more time. Alot of info in xda. follow OP's instructions to the letter and you will be ok...
Good luck
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I have done it over and over .. watched the video posted in another thread. I have tried different su files posted and same thing. I can install custom roms and it works great. I have superuser icon in apps.. no apps listed.
rom manager says not rooted.
terminal says not rooted
Yeah, the process is get S-Off, which removes the security
Flash Recovery, so you can flash ROMS, Kernels, etc.
Flash A ROM, which will have root, system files, etc so that you have a setup to work with.
Think of it like setting up a new computer. Once you get the components, you have to format your hard drive so it'll hold the operating system.
I'm using Twrp and not going back
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Help rooting after update to 2.3.5?

Ok so I've been wanting to root for a while now but never did, so I could read up on it more. If anyone knows how to root my Evo 4g after today's update to 2.3.5 I would be very greatful. Thanks everyone very much.
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swagnificent said:
Ok so I've been wanting to root for a while now but never did, so I could read up on it more. If anyone knows how to root my Evo 4g after today's update to 2.3.5 I would be very greatful. Thanks everyone very much.
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No way to root it sorry can only root 2.3.3 down ATM
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Actually just came to my senses if you have hboot needed for revolutionary then you should be fine I believe it was 2.16 and 2.15. To check your hboot pull battery out hold power button and volume down at the same time
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Nah h-boot version like 2.18.000. After the new upgrade.
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seems like another htc gotcha! so if your not rooted before the ota, and you updated, no root/unlocking for now i think is the consensus.
brad560 said:
seems like another htc gotcha! so if your not rooted before the ota, and you updated, no root/unlocking for now i think is the consensus.
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Its basically confirmed no root; until revolutionary [if] the update the method to include the 2.18 hboot. Also #2 thread.
U have an evo on2.3.5 stock?
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vabeachfc3s said:
U have an evo on2.3.5 stock?
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Recent ota happened and changed hboot and switched it to 2.3.5 from 2.3.3
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Sweet. Now im bout to lose money until a method is developed. Good thing theres an ass load of other phones ppl need flashed and rooted
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swagnificent said:
Ok so I've been wanting to root for a while now but never did, so I could read up on it more. If anyone knows how to root my Evo 4g after today's update to 2.3.5 I would be very greatful. Thanks everyone very much.
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if you had been reading up on rooting and really doing your research then you should have learned that you never accept an update right when it comes out because you lose the ability to root until a fix is found (and it often takes some time).
teh roxxorz said:
Its basically confirmed no root; until revolutionary [if] the update the method to include the 2.18 hboot. Also #2 thread.
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just tried htcdev method to unlock phone. phone now shows unlocked. success with booting twrp recovery, will try to flash rom utilizing same method as EVO 3D users with HBOOT 1.50, should be the same. will update.
Edit: Okay, just booted up SWAG ROM. Unlocked using HTCDEV method. Pushed the kernel via adb fastboot, boot.img from the unzipped ROM folder. Then flashed the zip which was on the root of the SD card, just as described in the EVO 3D development forums, using twrp1.1.1.
intrlude said:
just tried htcdev method to unlock phone. phone now shows unlocked. success with booting twrp recovery, will try to flash rom utilizing same method as EVO 3D users with HBOOT 1.50, should be the same. will update.
Edit: Okay, just booted up SWAG ROM. Unlocked using HTCDEV method. Pushed the kernel via adb fastboot, boot.img from the unzipped ROM folder. Then flashed the zip which was on the root of the SD card, just as described in the EVO 3D development forums, using twrp1.1.1.
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Thanks for this, you should set up a guide to help others through the process.
and speaking of revolutionary, lets focus on something more universal like an apk rooting method
thank you church.
Awesome work man. Thankyou for that.
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roids87 said:
Thanks for this, you should set up a guide to help others through the process.
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Here's what I came up with. Still may do a video. Hope it makes sense, it was very early/late when I wrote this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1458491
Slightly off this topic, but along the same lines, so I didn't want to start another thread.
I rooted back in November, prior to the latest OTA update - and had a pretty good understanding of what I was doing - I think.. heh
I NEVER flashed a new ROM, Kernel, Radio, etc. Only backedup, rooted, removed some bloatware, and that's it.
I still have superuser su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip (I think?) in my root folder of my SD Card. Nothing else.
I backed up my Nandroid to my computer, as well as all the TitaniumPro backups of bloatware.
I saw Brad560's two posts - both Barebones and Stock ROM's.
In the Stock post, he listed Deodex'ed, Odexed, and Original UnRooted ROM. This confused me, as I'm still trying to wrap my head around the flashing part. Then I saw a reply about Radios?
I think at this point, I definitely want to remain rooted, but would like the "official" release from HTC/Sprint (in root form, stable, as close to the original as possible, for now).
Which ROM should I grab?
Will I need to flash a new kernel? I don't have any desire to overclock or anything.
And will I need to update the Radios separately?
Thanks, sincerely appreciate any help.
Just read in brads thread and all your answers will be there.
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I had to go to htc update 3 x first was a security patch, phone rebooted, then back to htc update little larger file this time, phone rebooted, went back to htc update and finally got the 35mb 2.3.5 update, phone rebooted. I have new hboot now to as well. If my usb port dont work at all is there a way to root just from the sd card and is it even possible?
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{ParanoiA} said:
Just read in brads thread and all your answers will be there.
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Thanks for replying.
I have read it. That's the first time I had heard of those things, which is why I asked here.
I think some folks forget what's it like to learn this stuff.. and while many here have been around for awhile and have absorbed over time, there are people like me (a military pilot btw lol) who has a tough time grasping some of the verbiage. I had the rooting thing down. Flashing a ROM seemed easy enough, though hadn't done it. Then someone throws up 3 versions in that post and 2 in the other. I get his barebones stuff - for the most part - he stripped stuff out.
Anyway, I suppose I will take the plunge and pick one of the ROMs, then suppose flash the latest radios.
Thanks!
No4g4Me said:
I had to go to htc update 3 x first was a security patch, phone rebooted, then back to htc update little larger file this time, phone rebooted, went back to htc update and finally got the 35mb 2.3.5 update, phone rebooted. I have new hboot now to as well. If my usb port dont work at all is there a way to root just from the sd card and is it even possible?
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For the time being, only way to "root"/unlock is via HTCDEV method which requires you be connected to your computer via USB sync cable.

help with evo 4g s-off/root!

okay, first off im gonna start out saying i am a samsung user and know nothing about htc. my buddy got an evo 4g for free and he wants me to root and install a rom, so i figured out i need s-on but have no idea how to do it. i tried the revolutionary thing but i entered the beta code and it always says invalid. please help! how do i do this?
Check your Hboot version first, if you haven't already done so. You can check the version by going into the bootloader (volume down+power). If it's 2.18 you'll have to use the Htcdev method to unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery and root the phone. Revolutionary won't work with the newest Hboot. Incidentally, you don't have to have S-OFF to install a ROM or flash kernels, for that matter. So long as the bootloader is unlocked and the phone is rooted with a custom recovery, you're good to go.
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Its like 2.16.
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spitfire2425 said:
Its like 2.16.
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For that h boot u can use revolutionary. First u need to install drivers ,make sure u check on usb debugging and unknown sources When u enter beta key make sure its entered correctly it is case sensitive from my PC36100 using xda premium
I found it worked much better just to copy the beta key and then paste it once prompted to enter it. It seems like a lot of people were getting errors trying to manually type the key in, but hey, if it works, it works
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FinZ28 said:
I found it worked much better just to copy the beta key and then paste it once prompted to enter it. It seems like a lot of people were getting errors trying to manually type the key in, but hey, if it works, it works
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ive tried that many times, it just wouldnt work.
spitfire2425 said:
ive tried that many times, it just wouldnt work.
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Weird. Worked for me when I rooted my last EVO, no problem whatsoever.
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FinZ28 said:
Weird. Worked for me when I rooted my last EVO, no problem whatsoever.
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everytime i try it it says invalid beta key even when i copy and paste
spitfire2425 said:
everytime i try it it says invalid beta key even when i copy and paste
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Okay, dumb question. When you entered the serial number of the phone to get the key, did you make sure you didn't use O for 0 (zero)? Not sure that could be part of the issue but worth looking at. I honestly can't think of anything else at this point. I remember when Revolutionary first came out last year, people were having a lot of issues with getting the beta key accepted. I for one didn't have this issue so I'm at a loss at this point.
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I got it all worked out.
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spitfire2425 said:
I got it all worked out.
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What ended up being the problem?
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ok so i check for the boot loader version then what? i then install a custom made one from my computer? then i make a backup onto my sd card or comp? i have titanium but it says i need to be rooted...also...when do i instal the kernal? and where the heck do i find this stuff?:banghead:
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If I recall correctly, there is a su binary file that you have to flash from recovery once you've run Revolutionary. It's a zip file that's in the Revolutionary guide. Running the su binary is what actually gives you root. You'll need to make sure that you have the app Superuser or SuperSU installed, as it will actually give permission for root apps (such as Titanium Backup) to operate. As far as kernels and such, look under the development section there, as there is a ton of great info there
Also, once you get rooted, I'd suggest going into Recovery and making a full Nandroid backup, especially if you plan on flashing a ROM or kernel. It'll come in handy if you get in a tight spot down the road.
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FinZ28 said:
What ended up being the problem?
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I'm not sure what the problem was but I ended up updating to gb with 2.18 hboot then downgraded to android 2.2 then ran the unrevoked program then flashed a rom. Worked perfectly.
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