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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] str3tchnut5:
Panic attack stuck in fast boot!!!!!!!!!!

I rooted using Regaw

Used TWRP as recovery

installed Viper ROM

My google wallet wasn't working so I researched how to unroot! followed QB king 77 video showeing me how to relock before unroot! Problem is I'm stuck in fast boot can't get out!! Please Help!!:eek:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krazykeith64:
ok, undid f-boot, the answer to the rest of ur ? is yes to all and still won't root

aggravation starting to set in, help!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Probably a long shot but unzip the rooting file into your platform-tools folder (im assuming you have the latest android sdk installed) and try running again. You could also try the one click root and unlock here. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krazykeith64:
ok, I'll try those in the a. m. and let ya know, again, lol, thanks for helping me with ur ideas, get back with ya tomorrow
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Pneuma1985:
I tried to unroot and I cant get the android 1.0 drivers installed what drivers do I use if it shows android 1.0 during the unroot process?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] scottspa74:
Pneuma! I dont have a definitive answer for ya (wish I did, I know you're a wicked themer) but qbking77 has great videos and driver fownloads in his YouTube videos. HVe you tried watching those yet? What OS you using?

Wanna help as much as possible, cuz folks, this dude does INSANE work. Lets all make sure he gets root. His sh1t is AMAZING.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krazykeith64:
still no root,dont want to unlock thru hts devs so I'll wait untill someone finds a better one click method unless u have anymore ideas,thanks anyway
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] volk9029:
Scott, he is trying to unroot. I love his work as well.

Sent from my lair.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
Wow, I just read... 37 pages... Ok.... So I am sorta new to rooting.... My experience is with an old phone.... Years ago, I and recently a Nook color... Now before I do attempt to root / get bootloader unlocked etc., load custom roms... I would love to get to a state which I can use to get back to. like a backup that I can fall back too.... The same I have for my noom color or even my PC.... How would I do that here? Is that done with titanium backup? But I would have to be routed to use tb... Correct?

Or how else can I make sure if I have to reset to stock with ruu that I don't have to setup all crap from scratch included loosing contacts, txts, files on the internal memory etc....

Does this make sense to you guys??

Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
mybackup is free for 30 days https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5yZXJ3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuTXlCYWNrdXAiXQ.. which will do what you need. You can also buy the pro version for $5. Once rooted you can use titanium or mybackup root.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
What are the differences between this one and titanium backup? But will it let me also backup my apps... My apps settings and logins...?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Titanium is what most rooted users use. I have not used mybackup personally. If you are going to be flashing roms you only want to be backing up and restoring your downloaded apps. You do not want to restore system data and settings as this can cause issues. If all you are doing is rooting and not unlocking the bootloader you will not lose any data to begin with.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
So let's say I have 20 apps with login info.... Will that be saved, and or every time... I flash a new room I will have to manually enter all the info...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Apps and their data can be saved and restored with no issues generally.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
All your log-in info will be saved IF you restore apps+data. You will experience no issues doing so. I've done it countless times without problems.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
Darth Vader... Have you used both backup apps? What your take on advantages and disadvantages from one to the other?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
I've used both and find Titanium (get the pro version; it's VERY worth it!) much better. It's easier overall, I think; more thorough; better performing.

I love its more reliable scheduled auto backups, of which the paid version gives you more. It is, BTW, the more popular (by far, too) of the two backup apps.

You won't be disappointed you purchased the pro version, which you can take from phone to phone if/when you ever upgrade/downgrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Nesto44:
Well to be honest with you I had the same problem and I couldn't figure it out but after a while I got it to work. First make sure you don't have HTC sync installed and second make sure that the RUU finished downloading by checking the file size, should be like 600mb. That's what did it for me, but basically make sure you don't have HTC sync installed
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MARIO SHARK:
guys for some reason i cant root my phone. im on a mac. fastboot is unchecked, usb debugging is on, and it is set to charge only. the daemon begins to run, but it doesnt start rooting. any ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kakepner:
Request

Anyone know is there is a one click method for relocking the bootloader. Adb on my computer is extremely tedious.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
OK, so I followed the instructions in the OP and got root. Before I try, I just want to double-check and see if I am now able to flash recovery after rooting via the above explained method.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
The easiest way to flash a recovery is to dl goomanger from the market and flash it that way.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
You need to have the bootloader unlocked first before you can install the recovery.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
Doesn't the rooting method in the OP of this thread do just that?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
If I understand it correct.... And by all means I don't claim I do.... It only gives you root access but does NOT unlock the bootloader... Anyone confirm or correct this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Confirmed alex, this only gives root access on the filesystem. Does NOT unlock the bootloader.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 94tbird:
rooted!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cj10488:
I just went into the recovery and then tried to reboot and it cleared. It wasnt really a bootloop more of getting to the htc sense screen and rebooting.

James
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] getmoneygreen:
im with you on that one grrmisfit i will also wait for the true s-off from our great devs instead of using the htc.dev cause i will want to keep my warranty
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cj10488:
thank god. yes if you restore with an RUU you go back to a regular bootloader and the tampered goes away. WOW damn now I gotta setup my phone again LOL..

James
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigKenW:
Wait a minute. I am confused. I thought you didn't have true root on an HTC device unless you had S-OFF. Is all this is doing giving SU rights in the OS? Not that that is bad, just curious.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Techrocket9:
S-OFF lets you install custom ROMs and stuff. If that is what you consider "true root", then no, this does not give you S-Off.

It does provide root access through the OS, however.

In an unrelated matter, I wonder how difficult it would be to make a long-press on home show recent apps and have the recent apps button work like a menu button...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chogardjr:
Right
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] freeza:
No r/w to system with this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
This is a local root exploit, it doesn't flash a recovery or give S-OFF. As stated in the scripts

This script will:
(1) root your Evo 4G LTE on ICS
(2) install Busybox
(3) install SU files
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krook6023:
Script worked, my buddies EVO has root. Thanks for the method. After the script finished, his phone booted to "Android is updating" then rebooted which surprised me...but after that it fully booted. I waited 3 mins and rebooted it, all is working well. As for the bootloader, I didn't check...and don't care. I am sure I will be flashing him a ENG bootloader once S-Off is sorted...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shakuyi:
wireless tether?

can anyone confirm if wireless tethering works?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] krook6023:
Stock tethering worked for my buddies phone after a few reboots...which is why he had me root it in the first place.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
Stupid question, but how does one get into the boot loader screen on this?

power + vol down doesn't seem to work, unless I'm not releasing at the right time?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
Turn off fast boot. You don't need to be in the bootloader for this script.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] gpz1100:
^^That wasn't the question :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Macropoutsis:
Any recoveries yet?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] leo72793:
i just waited for it to finish
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
Turn off fast boot, settings->power. Then power off, hit power and volume down.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] zedomax:
You have to hold down Power + Volume Down + Camera button until your phone resets and then toggle Power button couple times.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] zedomax:
How to Get Rid of Tampered!

I just flashed RUU and tampered is GONE!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
OK. I don't know what I was thinking. Glad I asked. I guess the next question is--what's the best (easiest) way to unlock the bootloader?

BTW, has anyone seen that app called goomanager for rooted phones?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
HTC Dev unlock for the bootloader. You can root first or unlock first doesn't really matter. Then you can download goomanager in the market to flash recovery and new ROM if you choose to.

There is also a one click thread in this forum that roots, unlocks , and installs recovery.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Here it is :P

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
You mentioned that this unlocker can be done before or after rooting. I'm already rooted, as I mentioned earlier. Regarding the helpful link that regaw posted (thanks again, BTW, for that)--I was reading through that and it describes how it's done from scratch, first by rooting one's phone then unlocking the bootloader.

I guess I'm just wondering if I should still follow those instructions exactly, or if because I'm rooted already, is there something different I should do? Just wanting to make sure, considering this is a new phone and rooting the EVO LTE is still very young.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
You don't need s-OFF to flash ROMs. You need S-OFF to flash radios, etc. Rooted S-ON is probably safer for most folks. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] buckhunter:
Looks like you can flash radios too. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1694589
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilverZero:
Yes, same instructions, just do the new one right over the top of this method.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] caguas56:
Are you talking about the root method of Zedomax?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cabbieBot:
Read through the thread. Rooted on Win7 x64. Did not go on to use bootloader unlock, so stock rooted here.

Can NOT run the RUU. HTC Sync is not installed, drivers were installed only from the files in the OP.

What happens to me is what happens to the OP in the video: while running the RUU, I watch in Device Manager as it drops from Android USB Device to Android 1.0.

In the OP video, he mentions updating the drivers while the RUU is running. Thing is, I can't. Tried on two computers, PC claims it can't update the drivers (even though I had to install these same drivers to root).

So, I end up with the RUU causing the phone to reboot to a black screen with white "HTC" letters, the RUU fails and exits after the message says "Waiting for bootloader" for a while, and I have to hold power down and reboot.

I manually booted into the bootloader for kicks, and noticed that in Device Manager that it said "Android 1.0" there instead of "Android USB Devices". As soon as I booted up the phone normally, it appeared as "Android USB Devices" like its supposed to.

So it seems for some reason neither computer I'm using can talk to the phone's bootloader. I have light leakage around the bezel and would really love to get this swapped out this weekend, anyone advise?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
You can run the RUU in fastboot mode. That's how I got it to work on the shift
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yes, considering this is his thread.

Sounds like your drivers aren't working correctly. Uninstall any HTC Drivers you see in Control Panel > Programs & Features, then install these

http://thedroiddemos.com/downloads/e4gl/root/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cabbieBot:
Thanks for the reply! I just got back from Prometheus (epic win of a movie) and hoped you'd respond.

Weird. I had looked in Programs and Features before...and there wasn't anything from HTC when I looked again just now.

So...I uninstalled the driver via device manager. Then installed the ones you just linked to. Now I'm seeing HTC software in Programs and features.

Plugged phone back in, seeing 'Android USB Device' again like I'm supposed to.

Started RUU and now its running! If this goes fast enough I can still get to the Sprint store before 8.

That is weird how I didn't see anything HTC in Programs and Features. I'm sure somehow that is related. I installed the HTC_Driver_64 drivers linked in the OP and had them install the same way he did in the video. Any idea what went wrong?

I just looked on the other Win7 64 PC I tried it on (haven't done the uninstall-driver-then-install-what-you-linked-to yet). And sure enough, theres nothing from HTC in Programs and Features there either.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nice! Yeah when you update the drivers with device manager, it doesn't do it the same way as when you use the driver package I linked to. Good luck gettin your new phone!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cabbieBot:
Just got back with it. Can you believe those jackholes charged me a restocking fee? I'm going to call customer service and see about that since I had them charge it to the account. Anyways, new one looks great, no light leakage, all pixels looking good. USB Debugging came enabled by default...really strange, because I didn't do it (neither did jackhole at the sprint store)

Do you think it'd be worth the OP being appended with the driver package as an FYI-if-RUU-causes-driver-issues-try-this?

Anyways, a happy ending (from all appearances) here. I re-rooted while typing this, time to restore my apps. Sending a few bucks your way, thanks for sticking with us here on this thread.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
clarification...!?

so this quote out of my thread here: "[Q] difference between root methods? "is wrong??
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
Alex ... I've used both and like both, although I tend to default to TB. Mybackup will restore all your screen set-ups and what-not; I have not been successful in getting TB to do that, even with a full system+data restore.

What I've done is used both, then restored apps+data with TB and system+data with MyBackup.

JB
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
Isn't there a program /option to just duplicate internal and external memory..... And that should be exact duplicate... So everything should be the same...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vader860:
I don't know if this really makes a difference, but I was having issues when I extracted the Root files to anywhere other than the c: drive on Windows 7 x64. Kept getting adb out of date messages. And definitely disable HTC Sync program on the PC.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] broken1i:
Can I return my phone if it says Relocked or does it have to say Locked. I did the RUU but it still says relocked.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kenneu:
I am having trouble with the clarity of what is happening with this tool so I'm going to ask for some information and perhaps it might make a good update to the OP.

I am ONLY interested in obtaining root so that I can run Titanium backup, ad blocker, and Root Explorer. At this time I do NOT want to install a recovery or flash a custom ROM.

If I install this tool, I believe it will say "tampered" on the hboot screen when the user holds power down and volume down when turning on?

To get "tampered" to go away, one has to RUU back to stock (and wiping the phone completely).

The net result of an RUU would be return to complete stock with no way to detect that the phone ever had root access.

HTC has not been provided the serial number and the warranty would be intact assuming the phone was able to be returned completely to stock.

Is this all correct?

Obviously, HTC Unlock will allow for further modifications such as adding a custom recovery and allowing for the installation of custom ROMs. The bootloader will show "unlocked" and then "relocked" when the bootloader is relocked. HTC will be "aware" because of the serial number provided that the phone has been unlocked and the warranty is, more or less, voided.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
I believe it will only show tampered when you flash a custom recovery. It will show unlocked when you unlock of course and relocked if you do. But you should be able to root and unroot without any evidence that I know of.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nah, TAMPERED shows up after you modify the /system partition (aka rooting). So you will get the TAMPERED message after doing this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
Thank you for the clarification.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
Yes, a nandroid backup. :-)

I am not aware of a backup program that will copy the whole image like a nandroid will. If I'm wrong someone please chime in here...

JB
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
K,

Everything you wrote is accurate. This method only gives you root file access with no unlocked bootloader therefore HTC will be none the wiser after you run RUU.

JB
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alexwick:
Good question.... Any answer?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] YoungCorruptionV2.0:
Just hope they don't look at the bootloader. Most sprints in my area are too dumb to check but smart techs will

Sent from the Kaos of hell EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
I'm thinking if the return is hardware related you'll be okay. A software problem might have a better chance of the tech peeping the bootloader.

JB

Submitted from my ROOTED EVO 4G-LTE using XDA Premium
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kenneu:
Thanks for the information. I went ahead and did the process as I'm not ready to watermark my phone just yet, but I do have what I want more than anything else -- ad blockers, titanium backup, and wifi tether. I can wait on ROMs for now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jess813:
Now I'm rooted using a Mac, how can install custom roms now?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] zosopage:
boot into recovery

I hate to be an Id10t, but I am trying to boot into recovery after rooting... Yes, I am rooted, I have SU, titanium backup works, root explorer etc. But I have tried holding down the power button, volume down and camera... can someone tell me how to I boot into recovery??? searching the forums is not helping...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
Turn off your phone. Then press power and volume down til you get to bootloader then volume down to recovery and press power.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Sorry for asking but is there anyway to unroot and make it as I never rooted

I have to send my phone to HTC
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] zosopage:
thanks... I read somewhere that it needed the camera button too so that was stopping my progress... just the same as the original EVO.. .

Thanks again..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jess813:
How do I unlock the bootloader on a Mac? I'm rooted now....?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] adhusky:
Why it stuck at "rooting...".. how long is it supposed to take to be completed?

Thanks in advance

---------- Post added at 06:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:17 PM ----------

Never mind.. I got it.. I just forgot to enable the USB debugging. :-)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] champ052005:
Can anyone help me run the RUU? I can't get it to recognize the phone. I downloaded the 3.0.0.007 driver. Have USB debugging on. But I get error 170, USB connection error.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vader860:
Try doing it from the Bootloader.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] champ052005:
I'll try that after work. Thanks for the help!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pbedard:
Can we flash roms
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] droiddawg:
Thanks worked for me. Didn't want to unlock but wanted root. I'll end up unlocking another day and reflashing everything.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] champ052005:
Computer doesn't recognize the phone when it is put into bootloader
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vader860:
I can't remember exactly, but I think the option is called Fastboot USB or something along those lines.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 1candydick:
what happens to apps & other data when you lose root via updating with sprint

I know that once you are rooted you are not supposed to update your device if you want to keep root, but what if you wanted to keep up with the latest sprint updates in addition to keeping your apps that require root...couldn't you re-root and every time you update your device?

but does that mean does that mean the apps,music,contacts,pics,Other stuff are ALL erased once you do a wireless sprint update to the latest version???

If someone can recommend a procedure/process to follow to maintain root and keep up with sprints updates please?

I'm just trying to figure out what the best & least time consuming way to maintain root and keep up with sprints updates please?

hopefully my questions made sense to you all...thank you all (in advance) for helping/answering my questions...

-peace
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fredgar75:
Download root keeper from the market. Then you should be able to keep root and still update.

Sent from my EVO using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wwjoshdew:
That app saved my butt SEVERAL times on the Transformer Prime!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmboulware:
Screenie from my rooted EVO 4G LTE with MIUI launcher!

JB

Submitted from my ROOTED EVO 4G-LTE using XDA Premium
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 1candydick:
thank you fredgar75...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pbedard:
Does it stay unlocked
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pbedard:
It says tampered but I can flash roms fine
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
Can't seem to get this to work

I'm here at my dad's house with his new EVO LTE, and I can't seem to get this root method to work. When I click on the runme.bat file in the DOS window, I get to "Rooting...", but it just sits there doing nothing.

I did everything just as I did it on my phone, which worked right away and perfectly, but I can't get it to work on my old man's.

BTW, I noticed that when I downloaded the drivers from the link in the OP, the android.INF file was never present in the Vista64 folder. Consequently, I could never click on that to install it.

Never mind. It's working now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Univsoldur:
yes look for instructions on how to install an ruu file. its best to figure out how to do all of this kind of stuff before you root the phone :p. The instructions for how to unroot is on page one of this thread......
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] johhnyred23:
Hold down power and vol.down,wait till light stop flashing then do it again till phone comes in bootloader screen
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lord Darth Vader:
Never mind. Dumbass me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Jordan4320:
When I try to unroot I get error 155. Saying that the RUU that you have in the link are not the correct one. Could someone help me find the correct RUU.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Verntd3:
Factory Reset & Root

This root went great for me but I have had a few phone issues where the HTC reps are telling me I should trying doing a factory rest on my phone.

If I do this WILL I lose root and SuperSU?