yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Actually, s-off is more than just to flash the radio. You won't be able to flash custom splash screens through the bootloader. Also it's not PC36IMG.zip anymore (that was for the OG EVO). For the Jewel, it's PJ75IMG.zip, but other than complete signed PJ75IMG.zips from HTC, we can't flash them because we are not s-off. You can flash boot animations in recovery if you make an update.zip. And as far as recoveries for this phone, TWRP is the only one released right now that won't mess up your phone (CWM wipes your /misc partition)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] v01rider:
^^ cool thanks for the info ^^ i will leave things be then after i root. perhaps i will like twrp.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yeah man, no problem! Also, I really like TWRP, it is VERY cool, super innovative, and works great!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DGreen1:
Quick Question.... Does it make sense to wait for s-off? Are any devs working on this? Can we flash kernals? Just trying to make the best decision before I proceed. Thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] thepowerofdonuts:
This
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Technically yes, we can flash kernels, but there are no custom kernels built yet because the source isn't out.. I'm also not sure why people are releasing "kernels" with their custom roms, they are just the stock kernel.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SilverZero:
If you read up on the stickies and first posts of most of these threads, it's mentioned that you CAN flash kernels, once they get released. Heck, by then there will probably be an S-OFF method anyway. But as I understand it we can do pretty much everything with this root and HTCDev unlock, it's just that you have to go through HTCDev, which kinda sucks.

Edit: From the XDA press release on ClockworkMod Recovery:

"One really cool thing about the recovery is that it is boot writable. This means that kernels can be flashed in recovery, as though the device were s-off. Thus, users won’t have to use fastboot to flash kernels."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
perfect!! the root worked first time around! thank you so much for this, i watched the video has i was doing this and couldnt have been easier
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
I'm a little confused from the post up above-will this method let radios be flashed when new ones come out? And I'm already rooted using zeodmax method. Can I just run this over it or do I need to unroot?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
You can definitely run this over his method, just remember to back your stuff up as unlocking the bootloader erases all user data (not the sdcards). Also, no there is no way yet to flash radio images when they come out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] damailmann1:
htc dev token

hey guys,quick question. Before i run the root process,do i need to sign in to htcdev first? besides registering to htcdev.com,what else do i have to do?thanks in advance..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nope, this takes care of everything, no registering either! Just enable USB debugging on your phone and start the process :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] damailmann1:
wow that was quick, thanks regaw. im downloading all the files now..wish me luck. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RedWingsFan:
Followed directions to a T and it worked fine on the first try.

AWESOME!!!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
I know to reset google wallet. Do I need to then go into manage apps and clear data there too????

do unrooted people get radio updates, or is that just with new hardware revisions??

I have never had an unrooted phone, always done that with root-that is why I don't know the answer to that question..lol!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nah, when you clear Google Wallet from the app, it takes care of all that. And usually radio updates come with the new RUUs or updates from sprint. Once one comes out, there will be clear instructions how to update your phone from one of us here on xda :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
you seem like one of the more laid back devs here. fast on questions and nice about them to. you will definitely be getting a gift from me in a few minutes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
yea he is pretty flipping awesome!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
i have always had the PRO version of My BackUp. Is it as good a the free titanium?

Are they about the same?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Haha thanks guys I'm pretty laid back, but I get my stuff done! And a huge thank you to mtg981.. I really appreciate that!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Hey, for all you people who just rooted using my Rooter, I just made this cool little system tray application to handle the rebooting of your phone when it's plugged into the computer. This is great if you don't have adb set up and still want to boot into recovery or the bootloader fast!

RegawMOD Rebooter
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
so finally did this awesome work man worked perfect on my toshiba satellite with intel core i3 proc :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
Is it normal to get a little error message upon reboot after running this program. Just says error, do I want to report to HTC. something to the effect that my phone recovered from abnormal reset

ps. I know not to send to HTC-lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yeah it's normal. The rooter recognizes the phone via adb before the phone is fully booted, and that is a normal message when the phone is shut down before the system is fully loaded.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mtg981:
well now I am back to normal-rooted!! I had forgotten how to use a "normal" phone!!

Oh in qbking77's video, perhaps the reason he (and I) had trouble booting into TWRP recovery the first time was do to fastboot being turned on after the unlock/rooting process?????
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
That may be a possible reason, but I had that happen too every time, but never disabled fast-boot and got to recovery the second time. I think it's just checking the newly flashed partition the first time, and then reboots.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bog3nator:
i had that happen after rebooting in recovery via goo manager, i clicked reboot, and it just rebooted the phone, then the 2nd time it worked
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] v01rider:
and just like that im rooted!! thanks again bro for the awesome work on the simplest root procedure ever. on the og evo, i had to do toast's method 3 times before i got it right. this time....just 1 single click!! :D:D

i just finished my backup and will be putting it on a cd and putting it in a draw so i dont loose it! :cool:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RedWingsFan:
So I rooted using your instructions and it worked perfect.

I then installed Fresh ROM and it works great too.

Then I set up my work email with ActiveSync and it required I encrypt my device.

Now the issue I'm having is I can't create Nandroid backups.....due to the encryption.

Any way to get back to a state where encryption is deactivated?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] crzycrkr:
I get to bootloader unlocked, rebooting to bootloader, and it just hangs no matter what I do. I've tried a few times with no luck. Any ideas?

EDIT-Actually I manually rebooted the bootloader a few times and got it to go to installing recovery, but there it froze. No matter how many times I run it now, or reboot manually I don't get anywhere.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sanyi83:
it is getting stuck trying to get the dev key. :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Hmmm doesn't look like there were any errors in retrieving the dev keys. What was the error specifically?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wwjoshdew:
Hey regaw_leinad, how can you be FULL of SO MUCH awesome? One person simple can't contain as much awesomeness as you. The above screenshot just makes me envious I didn't see this thread before unlocking mine. I'm still gonna relock it and run it, just to do it! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Haha I appreciate the compliment! Go for it man! Hope you don't have any of the troubles that other had, I think I cleaned most of them up in the code for v1.1. Gonna make a vid? hehe
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RedWingsFan:
Regaw....Any help with this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] badbizinc:
Is there a GWallet Fix?

Unsupported Device after rooting.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wwjoshdew:
Here you go, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RVmiPIGeF4&hd=1
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sanyi83:
its trying to log into the dev site and then I get this error "You have exceeded the allowed page load frequency."
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] prboy25:
:( same here, I try like 8 times, run out of ideas already:confused:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] seewhyphotos:
Most Righteous of Tools!!!!

This worked absolutely perfect. Let it do it's thing, read each screen as it popped up, did exactly what it told me to do, and it just flat out worked!!!

Thank you very much for such a tool. For us semi-newbies, it is a blessing to have tools like this to make our phones even better.

Brand New Sprint Evo 4G LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wwjoshdew:
I wonder if the OP has seen this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV8_ryWFYII&hd=1&t=4m27s

Go 4 minutes and 27 seconds into it! :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] pavanmaverick:
This is an absolutely awesome tool! Worked exactly as advertised.

In case any one else runs into this problem:

I initially got some error message and the program would not start. In order to make it work, I had to run it as an Administrator in Windows. And then everything worked like a charm!

Cheers.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lauski:
Is it worth noting atop the thread then that your phone actually will invariably show some sign of having been tampered with?

Everyone seems rather excited through my reading everywhere regarding the BootLoader not longer showing "Tampered" after RUU & Relock-- Why is this, if it still is different than factory?

What's the difference if say, a knowledgeable (haha, I know) Sprint Tech decides to enforce the letter of the law on an exchange? What if HTC did ask it of Sprint to not take returns at all if the BootLoader showed "Tampered" or "Relocked"? Would they? Is there a distinction I don't understand between the two?

Point is, if someone does / doesn't root based on whether or not traceable signs of tampering with the phone (not just a literal "Tampered" flag) are evident, I would think some clarity should be provided.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rehh:
Used DJR3Z's video as a guide, worked perfect, great work, so easy.

Sent you a donation, you made that easy too.......lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
Hey guys,

I'm trying to relock and unroot my phone (to return it due to dead pixels). When I run the fastboot lock command it relocks, then boots into bootloader and won't boot past the bootloader.

Also, it says on it:

***TAMPERED***

***RELOCKED***

***SECURITY WARNING***

I used your method to root and unlock.

Any ideas?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Did you run a ruu
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
Yeah, but it keeps giving me a low battery error. Even though I just pulled it off of the charger and it's at 100%.

I can't even boot into recovery.

*Edit: If I relock it, it goes back to normal, but I can't run the RUU there either.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
Reboot it and plug it in the charger see what it says... Well shows you battery wise..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FattySparks:
When I reboot it only goes back to bootloader. I know the battery is charged. I just woke up 45 minutes ago and put it on the charger last night before bed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Haha sorry man, I must have missed this the first time. Well the encryption on/off is controlled by the exchange server, so I know you can't change that setting with a specific device. I'd assume you could get rid of your exchange account on your device, and probably that will do it. But I know you probably want to nandroid with that connected haha. I don't actually use exchange personally, but I know the encryption of the device is controlled by the server.

Well before you RUU, you have to relock the bootloader, and it will indefinitely show **RELOCKED** (until we figure out how to do something about that of course). So it will never go back to stock, which is **LOCKED**. **TAMPERED** shows up when the bootloader does a checksum (MD5) of the partitions, and they don't match the original values, for example, when we put Superuser.apk on system, that will alter the partitions checksum (since we changed something on it) and will flag it as tampered.

I got that too, but mine wasn't stuck at the bootloader. Did you try 'fastboot reboot' from the command line?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Did a search...didn't see....

Do I have to activate the device first, or would it not hurt it if I didn't? I'm still on my OG Evo, and not sure if I want to put it up yet.

I wanted to get the LTE before they came out with an update to stop root. That is why I ask.

Thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Well that's a good question, I believe it has not been asked yet :)

I'm almost 100% sure it should work, there is nothing that requires service for it to run. Also, even if there is an update, from now on, unlocking the bootloader WILL allow us to always get root back :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
That is something set up by HTCdev to most likely prevent DoS attacks lol. Were you refreshing their homepage a TON? Or was there a problem with the rooter and it was loading a page a lot when the browser popped up?

EDIT: Try waiting an hour or so (just a guess on their load throttler) and try again
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Trunks1030:
just wanted to say that it was easy to root. thanks OP
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nice! I had not seen it yet, that was a great surprise :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] prboy25:
automatically keeps loading the page a lot when the browser popped up and then says 'You have exceeded the allowed page load frequency'
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ultron:
I'd like to back up my phone first, but I don't have root yet to run Titanium Backup.

If I run Zedomax's rooting method without unlocking the bootloader, can I then back up and run this bootloader unlock even though it also roots the phone? Will there be a conflict, and will I need to unroot the phone before running this?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Nope, no conflict, you can then use this program fully even though you're rooted.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Okay, I tried it, and it's not working.

I get all the way to Recovery Installed, and then the program freezes. It never reboots. Been waiting for 20 minutes now.

No SU in app drawer. My HTC drivers are a higher build. Would that have something to do with it?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
try putting the phone into fastboot again, adb reboot-bootloader, and it should pick up from there.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Yeah, I don't know what that is. I don't have adb installed on this computer. I had a corrupt system and had to upgrade Windows.

Do I need to install adb first?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Ah my bad. power off the phone and then power it on while holding volume down. may take a few tries but it will get into the bootloader. then select "fastboot" from the bootloader's menu.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Been trying....flashes bootloader and then goes straight to boot up the phone.

I tried running it again from scratch, but it stops at Bootloader unlocked.

Again, my HTC Drivers are a higher build. Would that mess things up?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
That shouldn't mess things up, it rebooted right away when you got to the bootloader, which it was supposed to do. From there it should have continued and rooted the phone through a few more reboots.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firebirdude:
Upon double clicking the .exe files, I get "Necessary HTC driver files are missing. Please get drivers by installing HTC Sync, or directly with the driver zip (advanced)"

Before downloading your program, I downloaded and installed the HTC drivers you have linked in the OP (HTCDriver3.0.0.007) and the .NET framework (though I already had 4). I tried rebooting my PC, just to see if something needed to take effect or something. Same problem. So I downloaded HTC Sync and installed it. Rebooted. Same problem. If I go into my Program Files->HTC->HTC Driver->Driver Files->Win7_x64 they are clearly there..... Any ideas?

Windows 7 x64

i2500k CPU/8G RAM/SSD
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Check for the existence of C:\Windows\system32\drivers\ANDROIDUSB.sys or C:\Windows\syswow64\drivers\ANDROIDUSB.sys
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Restarted my computer. Ran it again, and this is where it stops....

Done this process 5 times now. Same results.

Bootloader shows "Tampered" and "Unlocked", but no S-off (I guess that's normal) and I don't have SU.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] firebirdude:
Thank you for the speedy response.

I got it. Not sure how though. Since this wasn't working, I went ahead and connected my phone and opened the HTC Sync software. Figured I'd see what it's all about and back up whatever it would let me. Now it opened up slightly differently than it had before I connected my phone (keep in mind, just installed it). The software recognized my phone but wouldn't let me sync contants without Microsoft Outlook. Screw that. Closed it all down.

Then for Shigs and Giggles I double clicked your .exe file again (probably the 15th time I've tried it)....and it opened fine. WTF. Connected my phone and boom. Rooted. So I don't know if HTC Sync created/moved some files that your program needed or what the deal was. Very odd. But nobody else seems to have had that problem, so I guess I wouldn't worry about it. Fluke with my PC I guess.

Thank you so much for this easy one-step root method AND your continued help on this board!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MARIO SHARK:
using this on a Mac won't work right?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Ok, try rebooting your phone from fastboot by using volume down to select Reboot, then hitting power, before hitting continue when the Unlock Bootloader screen appears on the rooter, then after a few seconds hit Continue. There was a workaround section of code I wrote in there for people who had already unlocked, but it doesn't seem to be working with your set up.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Correct, this is Windows only :( It won't work with the Mono framework either because of the windows binaries I've used in AndroidLib, but I plan to add support in the future.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Askym:
argh!!!!!!!!!

ok im very frustrated. a have rooted htc phones ever since the hero and even tweaked out my htc touch and i eventually figured out my own problems by reading the forums...but this one has me stumped (for the last 4 hours).

i get to the retrieving the lock code and it says done. then sits there and doesnt respond and have to unplug the phone and close the program.

any help would be appreciated.

yes i have the drivers, yes i rebooted after i installed the drivers, yes i rebooted the phone, and i even tried different usb cables.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
Okay. Uninstalled newer drivers and installed older drivers. I restarted computer, ran root again, got all the way to Rebooting after Flashing Recovery and it hasn't rebooted. Now root program is not responding. How long do I wait before I should scratch this?

It's now been over ten minutes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
is it stuck in the bootloader or system?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
try booting back into the bootloader when this happens, I think it is waiting for the bootloader
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] -Grift-:
Hey peeps do i get bacon ? Well xdatv said it made bacon >_> jking :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mcwups1:
This is the Root program. My phone is now sitting in the Home screen....USB debugging enabled and on Charge Only.

Yet, nothing is happening between the two. I did, after the 10 minute post, Power Off, go into Bootloader, and Fastboot, then Rebooted. Still sitting in the same place for both.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Askym:
the phone and the program are both unresponsive. if you look at the pic the program is locked and i have to force close it. the phone is stuck till i unplug it from usb then i can use the volume to select but not till its unplugged
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Youthanasia:
maybe a dumb ?..... I just got my new EVO from Sprint can I root it with your program before I register it through Sprint or do I have to register it first so i have a signal????
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Askym:
you can do it right out of the box. without putting your info in it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
This is where (see below too) it's waiting to send a fastboot command, and it will pause the current thread until it gets a device in fastboot. Reboot to fastboot at that point and it should catch it again

I'm pretty sure it's waiting for the bootloader. Might be a driver issue. There is a

fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin

call there, and if there is no device connected it will <wait for device> and pause the thread. Make sure it's in the bootloader at that point. Not sure why your phone would be unresponsive though..

Nope it should work fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
if i already used zedomax root.. can i still use this??? or will i have to unroot then use this?????? all i have now is super su and busy box... thanks
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
If you want unlocked bootloader and right now you are locked I don't see why you couldn't use this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jamerican413:
This worked amazingly quick and pain-free for me. It didn't install the recovery, though (most likely installed but some kind of error.) However, I installed it manually and did a backup... everything works great!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
please help me.. i ran this it unlocked my bootloader then it got stuck i tryed everything it would not see my phone.. so i had to re start it.. what do i do now??? all i need to to flash the recovery.. my bootloader is unlocked.. and i already rooted it ... i just need to flash a recovery... i dont kno how to use a computer that well.. can someone plase help...!! thanks is there any way i can run this program again??

---------- Post added at 04:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:59 AM ----------

can someone please help me.. please.. i never used flashed a recovery using fastboot...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SwaggaSnatcha:
yes it is safe to run again,good luck.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
thanks!! i just flashed the recovery manully.. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Evo_Shift:
Does this install the current twrp?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regaw_leinad:
Yes, it sure does, 2.1.8. And I'll update this when they release a new one as well.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
dam im stuck with no recovery :(.. i had to buy clockwork recovery cause i cany figure out how to flas twrp... i tryed to do the app install method but its not working rite.. i never used fastboot before.. i really wish i could use twrp i have bad luck with cwm
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
If you're unlocked then do this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1675738
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] MARIO SHARK:
just wondering, will you be making something like this for mac? cuz that'd be pretty nice.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
i tryed bro.. i tryed the app install and it downloads but my phone wont reboot and flash the recovery.. and i have never used fastboot before.. im cluless.. i boy would help me over the phone but he sleeping!!!!! :confused: wish they had a video on how to flash twrp on utube!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Flash it using terminal emulator
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
the app on the phone?? i tryed that to and when it wants = thats not on my phone keybord???
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] THunDA:
Thanks for the rooter, worked great for me.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Yeah it is. Hit the "12#" key they hit the "1/2" key. It should be on top.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] P.Mobile:
how do i get my letters to be lowercase??? sorry there stuck on upper case.. so put that recovery file on the root of my sdcard.. rename it.. then go to the app turminal.. and punch what it says in and im good??????
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
The green arrow should get you off the caps. But yeah type in or copy and paste what it says and reboot.