yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Android Development] wrdcndn:
there's a work around, go to this thread: xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=718889
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
Nobody has any thoughts on the 4G not working problem after rooting?? :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] daddysal:
Is it safe to proceed with these steps?
[EVO 4G Android Development] n3oS7oRm:
OTA 1.47.651.1 rooted with Simpleroot.

I finally got my phone rooted using the new simpleroot method for 1.47 it does look to downgrade your rom but if you install a custom rom to it then it should not matter. Here is the rom I am currently running:

Firmware: 2.1-update1

Baseband: 1.36.00.0.04.02

Kernel: 2.6.29.789bf291

Build: DamageControl v3.2.3 (latest)

Software: 1.47.651.1

PRI: 1.34_003

PRL: 60662

Once I followed the steps it took me less than 2 hours to have it rooted and yes I was taking my time. If anyone has any questions please feel free and ask.

I am also completely removing bloatware from the DamageControl Rom. but this is purely for my enjoyment, because I love to have a very minimal environment where I control what is installed on it.

Sprint Apps removed

Gmail and Mail.apk removed (only running K-9 Mail)

Facebook Sense removed

Most HTC Widgets removed (only weather and Calendar remain)

Working on removing com.htc.RosieUtility.apk some processes are still hanging after doing some cleanup in recovery. Also still need to remove Qik.apk and install Fring.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dblanchard:
@Razor1973, if you haven't tried Swype, give it a go. I'll never go back to a hardware keyboard. Check out the tutorial videos to make sure you are getting the most out of the tool.

http://swypeinc.com/

I'm not in any way affiliated with Swype Inc., I just really love their work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dblanchard:
Wisiwyg, thank you for posting, this is exactly the information I was looking for. I too ran the OTA update, and have wished for true root since then.

D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Hayter2447:
I keep getting File is older error. I guess i will wait till the powers taht be figure out a better solution to the updated rom. Damn me for updating my phone so quickly.. UGH..
[EVO 4G Android Development] AQEEL AHMED:
Guys ! i am just new in this linux thing but i would like if some one help me please i have many question, just now i bought HTC 4G EVO FROM US ebay. i am living in australia and this evo is from

HTC EVO 4G (Sprint Nextel)

Question no 1 : can i unlock it to use in Sydney australia ?

if yes can some one give me steps how can i do that ? searching all day on google find nothing or not sure if this is what i have to do mean >>ROOT
[EVO 4G Android Development] timothy.heckman:
I'm going to have to go with no. Enjoy your PDA.
[EVO 4G Android Development] SayWhat10:
. Key things missing in the 1st post starting this topic.

1) doesnt say you need to know ADB or need it installed. I guess we do?

2) does not say what version you need to be in , in order to do this. I'm at 1.47. Do you have to be at 1.17 or 1.36 or something?

3) when done, what version will I be at?
[EVO 4G Android Development] neckface:
Take your pick.

- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=718889

- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=720565
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhat3k1:
when I open shell, and inut anything with adp it says thats an invalid command. WTF is going on?
[EVO 4G Android Development] neckface:
Try typing in:

cd tools

Then try running the adb commands.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dgipson:
Ok, I'm on my second EVO, the first one I got a month ago and was able to do a full Root and install custom roms on it. The second one which I just received today gives me a failed notification after trying to flash. These are the steps I take; I place the PC36IMG.zip file on the root of the SD card, turn off the phone and hold down the down volume button and press the power button, it finds the PC36IMG.zip file and I get the blue progress bar on the right side of the screen that go all the way to the top. After all this is done it says

Main Version is older!

Update Failed!

Do you want to reboot device?

Can someone tell if there is a new PC36IMG.zip file or procedure I need to use and where I can find it.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] um57elarabe:
Greetings

Follow the instructions and download PC36IMG.zip, the phone recognized it but then I came a message saying the version is old q, by q will update the phone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
adb averse...

Is there NO WAY to do this without adb? I appreciate the work and support by OP, and I need the eng hboot 76.2000, but isn't there a way to get it without having to learn/use adb? Honestly, I don't use computers much at all, and really have no use/interest in going into the whole adb thing (except, of course now, for this).

TIA
[EVO 4G Android Development] neckface:
Full root NAND unlock (without the use of adb or a computer, which takes more time then the one below)- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=711760&highlight=full+root+14+steps

Full root NAND unlock without the use of adb - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=705113
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
thanks

Hey man, thanks a lot. Despite being subscribed to several of these threads, I musta missed these. Thanks a lot I'll check em out.
[EVO 4G Android Development] t3project:
use "Simple Root 1.47.651.1"
[EVO 4G Android Development] vertiay:
Simple Root OTA, 4 steps super easy
[EVO 4G Android Development] jabbawalkee:
Just curious as I haven't followed this thread since June when I rooted my first Evo, but...

I had to get a new Evo today and it's stock 1.47.651.1. Will this work for 1.47 or what do I have to do to get my new Evo rooted?

Thanks in advance dudes! :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] blkout01:
I'm having the same issue. I've tried every method on the forums at least twice if not more and none seem to work. I get the main version is older and with Simple Root step 4 crashes and

I just got this replacement phone yesterday (7/29/10) from the Sprint store.

HBoot - 0.79.0000

Radio - 2.05.00.06.10

Firmware version - 2.1 update1

Build - 1.47.651.1 CL195459 release-keys

PRI - 1.40_003

Any idea's or suggestion? I had no trouble rooting my first Evo and doing whatever I wanted to it. This one is just fighting me left and right and I can't think of anything else to try.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
Yay its official....

"The ruling means that smartphone owners will be able to “hack” their phones, a process known as “jailbreaking”, in order to run applications and software without the approval of the phone’s maker.

They will also be able to change their service provider, allowing consumers to use whichever network they want, regardless of whether a handset maker has signed an exclusivity deal with a carrier partner. "

Thanks to this being completed 2 days ago it is the right on the individual who is the owner of said phone the right to install any type of software they choose and hence HTC is now not allowed to lock or block us as individuals who own these phone from rooting to give us access to these programs and software. I have already notified HTC by email to corporate Headquarters in Tiawan and North America. They from what I have read have 48 hours to supply me with instruction and software to release the chains on my EVO. I see a beautiful Sunset on the rise :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] eaglecomm:
Quick 'did it root' question.... :eek:

I ran the simple OTA '4 step'. I tried the regular PC36IMG.zip file but got the main version is older error. The first time I ran simpleOTA it kept getting errors but I finally made it through each step and got to the end. Then read that I could test if I was rooted by trying the app 'Titanium Backup'. Which said I wasn't rooted. So I started over. Ran the SimpleOTA file clean, then cleared storage in the bootloader, then started over from step 1. Each step in simple OTA worked great the first time. Then I found another message that said the app 'AdFree' required root and to use that to test if the phone rooted. AdFree worked without problem. But tried Titanium Backup again and it said 'No Root Access'. Aside from loading a custom ROM (which I haven't researched yet) is there a better way to test for sure whether the root worked? Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
SimpleROOT will root any version

I deleted this
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
I deleted myself
[EVO 4G Android Development] hardcor4e:
Ok couple questions so please bare with me cause I'm brand new to this rooting stuff an I'm In no means a computer guy but I want the most outta this evo. So I had a friend of a friend (witch lives in another state)root my phone thru unrevoked3 so now I'm left flashing an backing up an unlocking nand. When u say type a code in where do I do that? Also I downloaded androidzip an recovery flasher,would the recflsher take place of the evo recovery? Now with that said I did all this on the phone with no files on my laptop should I use my laptop for all these files? Also should I wait till group 2.2 comes out?

Sorry for the mass doses of questions but I wanna do this right an I have nowhere woes to go
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
Hmmm.... This may sound dumb but here goes if ur already rooted why r u doing this again. I mean if your already have unrevoked on your fone u will need to use simple root to remove the root it placed just to get unrevoked to do it again? and 2.2 is out the 147 OTA is exactly that hence the reason flashplayer works on the EVO. Read the instructions and follow them and you will be right where ur at now.
[EVO 4G Android Development] RadicalMod:
Problem Flashing

Thanks for posting this, I followed the instructions simple enough. However I got a error message, "Image is older then what is on disk" or something like that. "Update Failed"

I'm positive this is do to the fact that the Sprint store updated my phone. Is there a work around for this, or a way to get back to original ROM?

Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rparker85:
ya i think i sent the firsr message to the wrong place but in the white bootloader screen mine says the file is out of date and it makes me ignore the program and just reboot the computer so i dont end up rooting. is there a way to fix this because i am trying to use the setCPU app and it forces close
[EVO 4G Android Development] jdmsohc22:
Will this work on an EVO just purchased with the OTA 1.47.651.1 setup..?? Or would you recommend SimpleRoot..?
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
If you're already on 1.47, you'll need to do the 2nd half of whitslacks thread, or the 2nd part of fastRX8s OP ., I used fastRX8 thread. No computer needed. Super straight-forward for a newbie like myself. I rooted from 1.32, but both threads have instructions for root from 1.47

Good luck.
[EVO 4G Android Development] netarchy:
This is wrong. Simpleroot downgrades the bootloader to an engineering SPL (which has a side effect of also downgrading radios) and also leaves you with a rooted system. This

takes the place of

toast's part1 and 2. By doing Toast's part 1 you actually

UNDID

much of what simpleroot did ;D

Stay. Away. From. Unrevoked. It is not a full root.

The whole point of simpleroot is to automate the rooting procedure (which ends with Toast's part2) leaving you with an engineering bootloader that gives you the ability to unlock nand (read: /system) while the system is booted up live and a rooted OS. From that you can flash a custom recovery, updated radios, custom roms, etc (Whitslack's starting over is often recommended as a one-shot deal to get everything updated while preserving your root).
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
For some odd reason it was backwards for me and setcpu and wifi tether work for me fine and I was able to load custom roms. Enough said you should like my next post :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
delete this please
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
Delete this please
[EVO 4G Android Development] polkadots:
If I'm currently using UnRevoked3 ... can I just follow these directions (Part 1 and 2) completely? And then follow these? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915

Hoping to be in 1.47 and rooted to flash 2.2 roms. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] dcmtnbkr:
Hey polkadots, you can skip that last part and just flash whatever 2.2 rom you want when you are done with steps one and two.

Don (dandm4life-androidforums)
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
If unrevoked3 gives you a custom recovery, yeah, you should be able to just easily follow part 1 and 2 . If I understand correctly. Anyone feel free to correct me. I am new, but am rooted, and starting to think I understand this a bit. Maybe, kinda, I hope
[EVO 4G Android Development] hounie2286:
Noob question. Just got my evo and did the 2.2 ota update. Am I able to root, or have I screwed myself?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
I wouldnt have suggested the 2.2 Froyo update but I will test out to see what will work to bring it down if it is possible still and let you know unless someone else comes up with the guide and images before me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
Just got my White Evo today....booted it up and it already has the 2.2 update.

Is there any release of a OTA 2.2 update as of today? or am I SOL for now?
[EVO 4G Android Development] correnos:
I have an evo running the 2.2 OTA update. As of right now, there is no way to root this phone, correct? And if there was, is there a rooted image of HTC's 2.2 update or only the kinda-sorta-working 2.2 hacked together by the community?
[EVO 4G Android Development] ZoinksS2k:
There is a very concise and sticky thread on updating 2.2 ROM's.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=747495

Long story short, if you have a new EVO with 2.2 or allowed the 2.2 OTA to run, you are stuck with 2.2 until a new exploit is found.

It'll happen, just be patient.
[EVO 4G Android Development] systemofadown11:
Hey, Toast. (or any other XDA forum Member)

I was wandering if this tutorial will still work on my Evo. I have never rooted my phone before and i recieved the FroYo update from sprint and updated. Is this tutorial compatible with my phone; my software number is 3.26.651.6. Thanks for the help.

Feel free to send me a message with an answer to my email. Thanks again everybody!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
Ok Ladies and Gents, I have attempted every way that I could think of to root and downgrade the 2.2 Froyo OTA and to no avail I have I achieved this. I am not giving up I just have to try other options.

The simpleroot will not use the flash exploit so that's useless.. using the official roms to ruu the fone to 1.17 doesnt work either. I am sure that we will figure something out soon. Dont forget Congress just passed the bill that states consumers (US) have the right to jailbreak and root our fones to give us the option to use the software we choose to and not be monopolized by the companies.
[EVO 4G Android Development] thecolor:
Are you saying that the original method of rooting 2.1 no longer works on Sprint's own upgrades (if not rooted already)? The long version, not the short version

Sucks if so. Else, I originally rooted my phone for Fresh EVO and have successfully downgraded from 2.2 to 2.1 (primarily 'cause I lost 4G and the ability to tether). Now that I'm back, all is well in the world. :) Good luck if the latter is the case!

I think my wife's interested (think) in rooting her own, but we've not tried yet... and she's now on Sprint's 2.2 Hope we can if she so desires.
[EVO 4G Android Development] youngbasedgod:
So whenever the root for the 2.2 froyo becomes available there will be a new procedure on how to root that, correct?

I'm new to rooting, so I'm just wondering if I really have to go through these 132 pages if for the 2.2 root there will be a whole new set of things to do.

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] itchy17:
Can you change your recovery image if so how?
[EVO 4G Android Development] OhYeaKoolaidMan:
Little Help

Hi guys, long time reader who finally put down his money for an Evo and is now attempting to root it but having some issues.

My firmware version is 2.1-update1 with a Software number of 1.47.651.1.

While attempting to follow toast's steps to root my phone I'm able to use adb to push the file PC36IMG.zip to the sdcard. I then (I've tried it with phone still plugged into the PC and unplugged from the PC) power off the phone, hold the volume down button and power the phone back on, get to the bootloader, it does it's thing and appears to load PC36IMG.zip but then I get the message; "Main Version is older! Update Fail! Do you want to reboot device? <VOL UP> Yes <VOL DOWN> No"

Any insight or help anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] silentstryder:
Hello ev1,

I am a HTC Evo 4g user, and i am new to the Rooting world, but I am reading more into it. Now i want to start experimenting with different Roms.

I have read many posts about rooting methods, such as XDA's methods and unrevoked.

I haven't attempted to root my phone yet, I am running the 2.2 Froyo OTA that was sent out on Tuesday August 3rd, 2010. Software number 3.26.651.6

My question is:

Are the methods to root my phone still the same?

As stated before, I'm on Software version 3.26.651.6, so should I still use the ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root) method?

Also what recovery is recommended by most users? Clockwork or Aman Ra?
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
You will need to use whitslacks method or fastRX8s method (both highly recommended) I used both flawlessly and was totally new to android. Also, there is simpleroot for 1.47, I believe

@ silentstryder, and everyone else, there is no root yet for official froyo, yet.
[EVO 4G Android Development] silentstryder:
Thanks,

i'll keep watching the forums for an update.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sknnypete:
dOKay guys... I've a bunch of methods to root my EVO, its running 2.2 3.26.651.6 software number, 2.15.00.07.28 baseband.. everytime i run the PC36IMG it goes through the blue progress bar then goes to update its says MAIN VERSION IS OLDER! "update Fail!" what am I doing wrong, please help??

ps also idk if this helps Hboot 0.093.000, radio 2.15.00.07.28
[EVO 4G Android Development] abstraction21:
I ended up trading my Hero in for the Evo, and the previous owner already did the OTA update for 2.2. I'm really used to having my phone rooted so I'll have to wait for a brilliant dev to post a new guide.

Cheers
[EVO 4G Android Development] MFILIO:
Has anyone succsessfuly rooted 1.47.651.1. ? just got my phone like 4 days, and im still reading ppl with issues about "older version" while trying to root 1.47.651.1.

Im still reading and haven seen anyone say they actually rooted this version. any pointers? thnx in advance
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
Yeah, check simpleroot and check whitslacks method, and fastRX8s method. All have methods for 1.47

Good luck.
[EVO 4G Android Development] htcfreak:
What are the prerequisite apps to do this..???
[EVO 4G Android Development] CarbonKang:
It fails everytime. I dont think im doing anything wrong. Can you not root if you updated to 2.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] asafegous:
Start part 2 from the beginning. Look at post #2 or 3 in toast part 2 method.
[EVO 4G Android Development] joeashlar:
I too am curious as to the answer to this question. Just received an Evo today to replace my rooted one that was thrown into a bathtub. The phone I received already had the latest OTA with Android 2.2 preloaded. Will Toast's method or simpleroot work?

Any answers would be appreciated.

By the way, I love this forum!
[EVO 4G Android Development] toben7l:
i too purchased an evo with 2.2 pre-installed, build 3.26.651.6. the root method described here does not work past part 1. part 2 keeps scanning, never completing. i let it run for about two hours to no avail. wish i understood the programming enough to make a work-around myself :( all help from the devs is greatly appreciated
[EVO 4G Android Development] 063_XOBX:
This is not a root for 2.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] joeashlar:
Part 1

So you were able to get this 2.2 Evo into recovery mode as per the end of step 1?
[EVO 4G Android Development] scottspa74:
Guys,

No, no, and no.

There is no known way to root 2.2 yet. This is answered many times the last 2 weeks. I'm sure the devs are hard at work on it. But not yet.
[EVO 4G Android Development] toben7l:
not to be snarky, but this is understood. this was simply a thank you thread for the devs, and an.....imploring for them to continue their work. nothing more
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cursed Pirate:
2.2 froyo root?

Ok after time and time again 2.2 froyo is not root able nor can u downgrade by using the steps I posted earlier in previous month, but u can go from 1.47 to 1.17 and then root from there this will not work on the 2.2 froyo ota.

You will have to thumb thru the thread to my process to downgrade if u choose.
[EVO 4G Android Development] pcmac77:
There's no way to root a stock froyo yet because it comes with hboot 0.93.0000.

As for the jailbreaking exception, Congress did not pass any new legislation regarding the issue. It was the US Copy Right Office, part of the Library of Congress, that issued a collection of rule-makings pertaining to DMCA. It's more akin to an administrative decision, and no new bill passed.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Papa Gus 661:
error

when trying to do it it said main (somthing) is older....i just got my phone and runing 2.2 ,, were can i get a root for that..thanks..:D

//////////////////////////////////////////

well never mind just read the rest of thes post,,,lol ,, well just hope the root for 2.2 will come out soon... some one pleas email me if u find it or know of it ,,,, manuelncastillo@gmail.com
[EVO 4G Android Development] kaveh1983:
no root for 2.2 yet! gotta keep checking this thread!
[EVO 4G Android Development] cubanj:
*Evo froyo root update*

It's a hell of a long list of todo's but thanks again to the unrevoked guys we've got root.

androidpolice. com/2010/08/26/froyo-root-for-htc-evo-4g-released
[EVO 4G Android Development] rcbarr:
No WiFi after Rooting 2.2

Anybody have any problems with wifi after rooting?

Mine saids "Scanning", finds the wifi near me, but never finishes "SCANNING"?

I did successfully root with this just released method.

Point: Software Information: Build Number: 3.26.651.6.CL218634 release-keys

Android Version: 2.2

Went through this method last night, flash 2.1, unrevoke3, flash 2.2 (hi level).

Help !!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
With all the questions on if this will work on 2.2 why not just put that in the first post and a link to the guide to root 2.2?
[EVO 4G Android Development] rcbarr:
No Wifi post 2.2 root

I am not feeling it Grand, are you saying I posted in the wrong place. Friggin newbe I am.
[EVO 4G Android Development] SharkUW:
This should get locked.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rcbarr:
Post 2.2 Root, Not able to connect w/WiFi

I have successfully rooted my 2.2 evo using toastcfh procedures. I have found that when I now try to connect to my local WiFi (Linksys WRT350N) wireless router, I get "cannot connect to network".

I did reboot the router twice, I am connected now on my laptop typing this.

Has anyone experienced this problem?

rb:confused:
[EVO 4G Android Development] rcbarr:
No WiFi after Rooting 2.2 (Update)

Was user error, my error, no issue here.
[EVO 4G Android Development] chunkdaddy00:
This cleared some things up... But, i am still stuck at w/ a red triangle and exclamation point. I can now read what the prompt is kicking back, it attempts to push/install files but get a "Device Error: Device Offline"

What does this mean?