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[EVO 4G General] lamarcusoliver:
for some reason i cat get this to work for me!
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
To install custom roms, check out my flashing roms tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1230610
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Thanks! and you're welcome! Hit the thanks button if ya want
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Well actually all you have to do is download and install the drivers. You don't have to do anything else with them. And the reboot thing is weird. It should have rebooted. And thank you for your appreciation.

If you need help flashing roms, here is my tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1230610
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Don't know exactly what you're doing wrong.. Keep trying, you'll get it.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Man I'm sorry.. Uhhh.. Just tell me what kind of errors you are getting, I'll try to help you where I can.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
If you are following the steps EXACTLY and you are absolutely sure that your serial key and beta key are correct, then your phone is a freak of nature.. If this is indeed what is happening, then I would suggest factory resetting the phone then trying this root method.
[EVO 4G General] donshou:
HBOOT: 2.16

I was unable to root the phone.

I copied the serial number correctly using cmd prompt then typing in adb devices.

I keep getting invalid beta code.

I factory resetted the phone.

I still get an invalid beta code.

I have tried copy and pasting as well as directly typing in codes.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Nothing about this tutorial requires you to use a command prompt or adb. The only command prompt that will be open is revolutionary when it runs. I don't exactly understand what you are doing but whatever it is, its way off. Just follow the directions. You're waaaayy over thinking it.
[EVO 4G General] vgsantiago:
quite honestly my only desire to root is to get free wifi tethering.

so my question if i root, it is REQUIRED to flash a custom rom for free wifi tethering or do i simply install the free tethering app? thanks in advance
[EVO 4G General] lamarcusoliver:
I got it, i had to remove HTC sync. thanx!
[EVO 4G General] sixela295:
I have a problem. First off I'm running this from Linux, if that helps.

I got to step 9-- past the "Root Acquired," "Sending in Caroline," rebooting to fastboot and the spiel about lemonade. Then, my phone just goes to hboot and hangs. Terminal just reports "waiting for fastboot." (& yes, fastboot seems to be enabled and working just fine now & before I ran recovery). After about 10 minutes of this, I manually selected "power off" (there was some poster here who said this was an implied step), but upon turning it back on the script on my terminal was still hanging at "waiting for fastboot"-- no question about downloading a recovery file or anything.

I've tried this 3 times with the same results. What do I do?? :(
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
That's it! I mentioned that somewhere in this thread. Good job, I'm glad you got it working.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Hmmmm.. That's strange. Well if you manually restarted it after the lemonade joke, then it should be rooted. Just without a recover. Download the app call rom manage, its free. Then flash clockwork mod recovery from that app and give it superuser permission when it asks and select your phone (EVO CDMA). This will flash clockwork's recovery. It's just about identical to the one revolutionary flashes so no big deal.
[EVO 4G General] Journeyman83:
A step beyond Rooting...

Alright. I rooted my Evo 4G a few weeks ago, and been playing with all the new things/apps that I can do with it. I'm running CM7 and been exploring kernels and whatnot. Is there a good app that allows me to switch or load kernels besides going through the bootloader (I use RA).

Also, I think I've tweaked my phone to the point where I like it, and want to do a clean sweep get rid of the other useless data i've accumulated. As long as I have done a nandroid backup, and backed up the SD card, I should be able to re-flash CM7 and wipe the sd card right? I would then put my Titanium Backup folders back on the SD card, reinstall TB, and reload my apps + data.

Am I missing something? Thanks for the help.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
There is one app in the market called kernel manager, but its not exactly what you are looking for. It has a list of kernels that are available for download then you can flash them yourself. But there isn't anything that I know of that switch between kernels.

For the data accumulation, I would say back it up then do a factory reset. Factory resetting doesn't get rid of you're current rom it just puts that rom back to the point of how the developer made it. So you would be able to keep cm7, just a wiped version. Also try wiping you davlik cache.

One more thing. There is an app in the market called root explorer. Its like a dollar and a half but way worth it. It is a file explorer that allows you to view and manage root files. You can actually mount as writable so you can delete any bloat that you don't want.
[EVO 4G General] sixela295:
Did you mean Rom Manager? Hmm, but when I opened it, it says "You must root your phone for ROM Manager to function. Superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su" or "/system/xbin/su". Use gooogle search on your computer to find instructions to root your phone." What's happening? Shouldn't my phone be rooted by now?
[EVO 4G General] playya:
It sounds like it maya not be rooted, if I were you I would run the procedure again to obtain root and install your recovery. CAn you boot your phone into bootloader. Turn phone off then back on again while holding the vol down button. This will put you into bootloader mode. Then check to see if you are s-on or s-off. If you are s-off thats great. If s-on then start to rooting process again.
[EVO 4G General] Purple-Ru:
Invalid beta key

Hey you guys I been trying to root my phone for days now. I keep getting invalid beta key. What's weird is the sn # on the back of my phone is diff from the sn# thats given to me in cmd... I copied and paste both numbers , I really don't get it I need Help.. Willing to pay thru pay pal if anyone can walk me thru and get my phone rooted.... I'm a little desperate. Been with out root since I had to get a replacement phone a few months back. Uggh!
[EVO 4G General] Purple-Ru:
I wish I can say that.. I keep getting invalid beta key and I tried it all.. Need some help badly..:( willing to pay thru pay pal...
[EVO 4G General] paallday:
i am utterly baffled

ok so i got my last evo 4g rooted even after ota and all that, then it got stolen, now the one asurion (the phone protection plan company your paying if you have it) sent me a phone with no sn number?? just fcc id, meid hex, meid dec and wimax and a lil thing saying it was re manufactured in the Philippines, i looked everywhere else i could think of but no luck, any ideas?
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Yeah. That means you are NOT rooted. So you need to try the whole process again.
[EVO 4G General] newnoobkid:
when I try selecting recovery all I get is what looks like a green sync for a couple of seconds then i get an image of the phone with a red arrow then nothing. have no idea whats wrong. any help?
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
If you want to ship it to me I'll do it for free.. You just have to pay shipping.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Thats because you are rooted, but without a custom recovery. Try flashing clockworkmod recovery from the app rom manager.
[EVO 4G General] newnoobkid:
may be redundent but S is stll ondoes that matter
[EVO 4G General] squidlymandingo:
Connect it to you computer and type access adb type adb devices it should list s/n.
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
Yep. You're going to have to find it through a command prompt.
[EVO 4G General] Jose F:
Rooted my EVO on Sunday, It was super easy thanks for write up!

Now i'm running a synergy rom with 3d sense 3.0 and I love my phone even more...

:-)
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
No problem.. Hit the thanks button!
[EVO 4G General] sixela295:
I've gone through this, no joke, at least 10 times. I'm at my wit's end. In the revolutionary program it says my root is acquired then hangs, but in the rom manager it says I'm not and won't let me download clockwork. I've even done a factory reset. What the hell could be wrong?

EDIT: If I select bootloader, then fastboot, it says something about an error with pc36diag/pc36img .zip, .nbh, .img, and a few others (it only flashes for a second, sorry my report can't be more accurate), saying there is no image or wrong image. Does this mean anything to anyone here?
[EVO 4G General] sixela295:
Okay, all solved. I logged in as root on my computer via sudo su and it seemed to work beautifully.
[EVO 4G General] Gavrial:
Ok, so my EVO was rooted and running CM7 and just before the 2.3.3 update came out. I unrooted so I could accept the OTA. Apparently I missed the step and never flashed the stock recovery and still have Clockwork. I accepted the OTA and my phone then stuck in a bootloop. I took it to Sprint and they said that 2.3.3 didn’t play well with clockwork and they “fixed my phone.” I don’t know exactly what he did, but when I got it back, it was 2.3.3 but still has clockwork and I still have super user permission with S-On.

There has been another update that came out that I cannot install. It starts the install and then I get the android guy with a exclamation mark over his head and the phone sits until I pull the battery. I would like to reroot and follow all the proper steps to return my phone fully to stock. Do I use the old unrevoked or the new revolutions or am I hosed and need to go back to sprint? Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated.

Here is the information about my phone. If more is needed, please let me know.

Android version

2.3.3

Baseband version

2.15.00.11.19

H-BOOT 2-10.0001
[EVO 4G General] Purple-Ru:
Hey how about u give me a call and walk me throught it and I will pay thru pay pal, i need my phone. Can't ship it out.
[EVO 4G General] playya:
This can be done thru Team Viewer since I have done quite a few. If someone cant help you just PM me and I will help you
[EVO 4G General] playya:
Question - why do you keep doing OTA updates. If you made it here then you should understand that the updates are here first or within hours of them coming out. Seriously you are not missing anything. Also your Sprint store is pretty nice since if they want to they could void your warranty since they know you have tampered with your phone. Your a lucky one.

Ok now to answer your question you are on 2.10 so you use Unrevoked method
[EVO 4G General] erok910:
how do you revert to stock?
[EVO 4G General] Captain_Throwback:
If you just want to un-root, flash the latest stock ROM, which will of course return you to stock.

If you also want to S-ON, see the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16967029#post16967029

The zip file being referred to in that post is available here: PC36IMG_HBOOT_6.17.zip
[EVO 4G General] crevolution:
after rooting, how do I try those custom roms?

and how do try another different roms? Do I just flash 1custom rom on top of the other?
[EVO 4G General] :
Great guide! Used this last night to root my girlfriend's phone. Didn't have the beta key issue that others were experiencing, however, I did have some hiccups while rooting. First, when the root process was done, it did not restart the phone, so I had to manually do that. Then while flashing the su file, the recovery didn't work. It would get stuck on anything I chose, so I had to battery pull it in order restart into hboot. Other than that, it was a smooth process. Thanks!
[EVO 4G General] atxhookem:
I extracted Revolutionary zip to my desktop but when I attempt to run it, a black box pops up but then it immediately closes, so I think I'm a little stuck here. Sorry for being a noob.
[EVO 4G General] Jim M:
Make sure you run it as administrator.

Sent from my EVO 4G
[EVO 4G General] atxhookem:
Still doing the same thing...pops up like a black command prompt box but immediately closes.
[EVO 4G General] Jim M:
Try extracting revolutionary.zip to a file (its own folder), not your desktop. Then in the file right click the revolutionary.exe and run it. HTC sync installed?

Sent from my EVO 4G
[EVO 4G General] atxhookem:
I needed to uninstall HTC Sync, that was it.
[EVO 4G General] sprada:
I keep getting invalid key....help!?
[EVO 4G General] ibriysraylite:
Ladies(?) and gentlemen, is there anyone out there willing to attempt a root for me and add the 3D rom? I am willing to ship it, and after several attempts, I just do not know what else to do.
[EVO 4G General] ibriysraylite:
Update: I FINALLY got my phone to root. For others having problems, an upper case I will look like a lower case L, and I just kept playing with it. Actually, the key required both an i and L, so just keep at it and write down when you switch the letters b/c I switched A WHOLE LOT! Now, I need to learn how to flash a rom and add the 3D rom. A user on YouTube suggest something called VR Superwipe. Someone please educate me to putting up safeguards in case something should not work. Thanks!
[EVO 4G General] ibriysraylite:
Concerning [ROM]-[RLS2.5-8/05/11]-KInGdOm ReWiND 3D-[2.3.3]-[Sense 3.0, what is the difference between the 305MB file and the flashable zip? Looking at my phone, I only have 94MB available, so what do I do when I attempt to put the 305MB file on the phone, assuming that file has to be put on the phone?
[EVO 4G General] feposi4824:
Help on the final part

So I now have S-OFF but after I went to recovery and installed the superuser and then re-booted my phone, it just keeps switching from the htc evo 4g and sprint 4g network boot screens and it just keeps going and going, it won't do anything it won't take me to the homescreen or anything, any help???/
[EVO 4G General] ibriysraylite:
Superwipe

Good evening to all. I have finally rooted my Evo, but I am not sure how I go about 'wiping' the phone. I was advised to use Superwipe, but my phone rejected, with a message that said that particular version would not work. Where do I go from here? Thanks.
[EVO 4G General] Blipstein:
So this process only "roots" the phone, correct? And a ROM will still need to be flashed, correct? If so, where do I go about learning about flashing ROM's?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks
[EVO 4G General] userque:
Missing Step

First. THANKS!!

After trying and trying again, and trying different computers again and again; I believe the following is relevant:

The instructions don't specifically say, but after downloading the HTC drivers; they also need to be INSTALLED!

I suspect that this step isn't being done, but some already have the drivers installed on their computers--and the root works for them. Others don't have them installed and are trying to follow the instructions EXACTLY so as not to brick their phones. The instructions don't say to install the drivers.

The advice to try a different computer may work if the different computer has the drivers already installed. Which I suspect has been happeniing

Hope this helps.
[EVO 4G General] Fazulka:
Very nice directions, worked great. A few notes:

1. When you start the revolutionary program it tells you the S/N and HBOOT versions, so you could save yourself a reboot or two.

2. Like a person above me said, don't just download the HTC drivers, but also install them.

3. If you want AMON RA recovery, it is very easy. Download the PC36IMG.zip from this post HERE and place it on the SD with the SU zip. When the Revolutionary program finishes hit "n" and it will leave the phone in fastboot. Use the VOL down button to move down and press power when BOOTLOADER is highlighted. The device will ask you if you want to install the PC36IMG.zip, press the volume key the corresponds to yes. When it finishes press VOL down to highlight recovery and hit the power button. The phone will boot to AMON RA.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G General] Fazulka:
Reboot into recovery (pull battery, then replace. Hold VOL Down. Select Recovery and hit power) You should see two options in the recovery menu, one for Wipe All/ Factory Data Reset, and Wipe Cache. Selecting those options will erase ALL data and APPs on the phone. It will not erase your SD. These wipes should be done before flashing a new ROM.
[EVO 4G General] Blipstein:
How do you install?
[EVO 4G General] playya:
I respect what you are saying and yes I agree add to directions if that will help but lets be honest if you made it this far and I mean turning on the pc putting in a web page and clicking a few links.... You really should know that after you download drivers you would need to install them(not a dig at you). If you dont know to do that step then maybe rooting is not for you. I'm Just Saying!

download them to your pc and then double click on the file to install...
[EVO 4G General] Blipstein:
Sorry to repost

Sorry to repost my own question but I really want to understand this before I venture. I rooted my Palm Pre but this is a little bit different:

So this process only "roots" the phone, correct? And a ROM will still need to be flashed, correct? If so, where do I go about learning about flashing ROM's?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks
[EVO 4G General] userque:
I respect what you are saying also. I'm glad you seem to agree that the step should be added to the directions. I further thank you for the response...a few more posts, and I'll have my eight and be allowed to post links and maybe more frequent than every five minutes. Regarding the rest of what you say:

My post was not meant to suggest that I or anyone else couldn't 'figur out' that the drivers should be installed. Instead, I suggest that without clear instructions, one doesn't know whether the drivers should be initiated manually, or whether the revolution program will automate or direct that process. I could go on, but I suspect that my point is clear to even the most casual observer.

And yes, root is for me. I'm not sure that technical writing is for you though...jes sayn

:D
[EVO 4G General] playya:
My friend you are right technical writing is not for me lol.... Now understanding technical writing I can do....lol

Also we have to learn how to think outside the box and troubleshoot a little more before we run to a forum and declare someones' product/instruction or guide as being faulty.(once again not directing it at you). Well enjoy root people if anyone needs help LMK...

Hopefully your post will help anyone who may of had an issue...
[EVO 4G General] playya:
You dont have to flash a rom you can keep what you have. Read the stickys in development thread and Yes this only roots your current rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=881747

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=701245

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=865204

A few place you can start....Enjoy
[EVO 4G General] Blipstein:
Thank you sir
[EVO 4G General] userque:
I believe many folks here can and do think outside of the box and troubleshoot. Some of us do it for a living. If you (re-)read my OP, you will note that I 'ran to this forum' after I DID think outside of the box and troubleshoot.

(Not directing this response at you) Rather than declare the instructions as faulty, I began my post with a big fat THANKS. Then I offered my opinion. An opinion that I believe would help others. Another poster immediately agreed with me and offered his own suggestions for improvement. Should someone ride him too?

Let me see, I joined this forum in 2008, first post in 2011. Then got rode by some "boss man." I got it. Sir, I am not here to steal anyone's glory or thunder. Please...As you were soldier! I yield to your leadership of the forum. As a symbolic showing of my unconditional respect of your power; I have just kissed a ring in your honor.

Been seeing this sort of curiousness since my compuserve/aol days many moons ago.

Your turn. hehe :D
[EVO 4G General] playya:
This is not the direction of this thread and forgive me but I honestly was not directing anything I said to you but I do believe your underlying tone is directed at me. It's ok, lets post about helping...
[EVO 4G General] userque:
I was picking up what you were putting down. I believe the posts speak for themselves.

As you initiated this 'thing.' I believe it is proper that the final response be mine, no?

Now then, I agree, let's post about helping.

:cool:
[EVO 4G General] playya:
Wow! SMDH?
[EVO 4G General] ReggieTee:
I had unroot yesterday and take my phone to Sprint. They gave me a new one of course with gingerbread. I'll probably be rooting this weekend. Now is there an unroot method for Revolutionary?
[EVO 4G General] Captain_Throwback:
There is. Search, and ye shall find :). And if you really can't find it, I'm sure someone can help you with that.
[EVO 4G General] crevolution:
is there a youtube video on how to root Evo 4G safely?

I had HTC Touch Pro2 rooted, but this one seems a lil bit more complicated.

Can someone point me to the right direction?

There just so many youtube videos, but i dont know which one that works with the latest update from OTA.

THANKS!
[EVO 4G General] userque:
yes,

http://goo.gl/KkeZL
[EVO 4G General] userque:
Yes, there are many:

http://goo.gl/Y7MMA
[EVO 4G General] Blipstein:
Success!! Could not of been easier. Just follow step-by-step. Thanks

Now, are there a selection of ROM's available to try out?
[EVO 4G General] theothermillion:
I'm having the same issue... I have checked, checked, and checked again to make sure I am typing everything in properly... I have also tried re downloading the file... ideas?
[EVO 4G General] theothermillion:
Figured out the issue... the font on the revolutionary website doesn't differenciate between I's and 1's...

but now I have been sitting at it saying "zerging root..." for about 15min and nothing is happening...
[EVO 4G General] userque:
one selection is here http://goo.gl/NZv0Q

EDIT: This link is specific to sprint evo 4g: http://goo.gl/nTujg
[EVO 4G General] userque:
Try the ideas listed here: http://goo.gl/inFB2
[EVO 4G General] g1bJ1:
I'm almost too embarrassed to ask this question but I've read never to download OTA once the phone is rooted. Since my Evo is already rooted with 2.2 and stock ROM, how do I obtain 2.3 Gingerbread OS? Is there a way for me to download and install 2.3 and keep my root access? Or will I lose root and need to follow the procedure the OP outlined in the first post?

TIA
[EVO 4G General] userque:
See here: http://goo.gl/OJnoY
[EVO 4G General] prboy1969:
This was F'ing awesome. So easy :eek: , GREAT guide :D . It was without easiest root I've ever done. Thanks again :) .
[EVO 4G General] ProStreetCamaro:
Works like a charm!! :D
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
SO sorry guys I haven't been on in a while to help anyone out.. I've been SUPER swamped with school and work. Thanks for the support everyone!
[EVO 4G General] joejack11:
I downloaded all the files, but when i run revolutionary.exe i'm stuck at waiting for device.

I'm using windows vista.

i tried running revolutionary as a administrator already/ windows xp.

what am i doing wrong?
[EVO 4G General] ceng7904:
It sounds like you either don't have the phone plugged in as disk drive or you don't have usb debugging turned on.. or both.
[EVO 4G General] userque:
Be sure to INSTALL the HTC drivers after downloading them.
[EVO 4G General] Jose F:
I have successfully rooted 6 evo's this way works like a charm...
[EVO 4G General] Shaneps86:
What was it? I'm having the same issue...
[EVO 4G General] kudos04:
Nevermind!
[EVO 4G General] Nrre:
i had to download and install HTC Sync and get it to connect to my phone, then goto Charge only to get this to work.

However I am now once again rooted...and it feels sexy.
[EVO 4G General] fahribek:
people, please help me to s-off and root HTC EVO 4G + (htc rider)
[EVO 4G General] playya:
what help do you need, the instructions are spot on please clarify a little more
[EVO 4G General] moto_google:
What about unrooting.
[EVO 4G General] playya:
There are instructions on how to unroot if you rooted using this method in xda. I believe done by Captain throwback. Just do a search for him or unrooting revolutionary method
[EVO 4G General] Buster1500:
I need help rooting my evo 4g. I followed the guide, but the rev keep saying error? Can someone help me?