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[EVO 4G Android Development] creativemeat:
First, I want to thank devs for this root program. If you read through this thread you'll know that this root method downgrades to the pre-OTA version. I cant recall, but I believe the software version number starts with 1.37* or 1.17* but it should not be the current 1.47*.

The next step I believe many of you will want is to get a fully rooted stock Evo running the current OTA. I'm a big fan of current OTA, it increases battery life and seems to make touch input more responsive.

To do that, go to the thread below which will not only flash the most up to date version of HTC software, but also install Amon's recovery called RA_recovery (ver1.7.0.1). It's more useful than the other recovery software people are using (by clockwork) but I don't believe it is compatible with the ROM manager app from the market. That app was written specifically for clockwork recovery. That app, by the way, will ask you if you want to install clockwork recovery.

How to start over: Fully rooted stock 1.47.651.1 in one shot:

(Cant post link yet, thread should be first page)

And if your curious, here's an explanation of RA_recovery's functions:

(Cant post link yet, thread should be on first or second page)

When you visit the "how to start over" thread, follow the instructions precisely. It will ask you to boot into HBOOT which is really easy. Turn off your phone and hold down the power button and voldown button. When it boots, double check to see you have the engineering version of HBOOT (ver 0.76.2000, not 0.79.0000). It will be listed on the top along with other info. HBOOT is different than recovery. From HBOOT you can select recovery which launches whatever recovery you choose to install. The nice thing about this stock ROM is that it will also install RA_recovery.

The last, and most important thing to do is after you've successfully flashed the current software, you'll want to create a nandroid backup. This is essential because if you ever want to return to your fully up-to-date, rooted HTC android, without a nandroid backup, you'll have to reroot using Simpleroot and then refollow the steps to flash the current software. With a nandroid backup, you can easily just use your backup to reflash your phone to the current software version with full root. Creating a nandroid backup is simple. First boot into HBOOT, select recovery, then via your recovery menu, select nandroid backup. There are basically 2 methods to restore a nandroid backup. Either do it via recovery directly from your phone or use your PC and the command line and fastboot (instructions can be found in these forums). The backup will be stored on your SD card in the "nandroid" folder. Keep a copy on your computer for safekeeping.

To recap, this process will enable full root on the current version, 1.47.651.1 and it's based on stock code directly from HTC, in other words, there shouldn't be any bugs (theoretically atleast). Once you have nandroid backup of this, you can freely experiment with custom ROMS and return to ROOTED stock anytime.

Edit: please send me a message if I've made any mistakes
[EVO 4G Android Development] acjames:
I was just about to post that exact same thing. After going through those steps I am now able to install custom Roms.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915
[EVO 4G Android Development] limakev123:
AFTER 3 days of trying to get this done on my evo I finally did it. word of advice if you don't have adb set up to make this work. my adb was set up wrong so I never got it to work so I used a pc at work without adb set up and it worked with some issues and the issue was that I would get to the screen with the skating androids and it I would get that error older versioin newer fail update. So i watched the video this morning and the key to makeing it work was on step 3 when it says

close this screen

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press any key to continue

I closed the window instead of pressing any key to continue and it worked!!!!!!!!! You must close window on step 3 not press any key to continue and this works...
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
Everything was going great until it said "starting part 2..." and has been there for about ten minutes now... =\

Suggestions? I tried closing it and restarting step 4 with the same results...

Update: I redid everything and it still is stuck at starting part 2
[EVO 4G Android Development] ghirsch:
Im having the same issue with "starting step 2".
[EVO 4G Android Development] ret4425:
stuck at starting part 2...

I also got an error with the flash page, man I don't know what I'm doing and should quit now...

But I think I skunked something, I can't boot into recovery....
[EVO 4G Android Development] Dilts646:
Thanks man, Did what you said with reloading the page 6 times went straight threw with NO problems!

For anyone having any problems start here!
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
I just tried this with the same result, stuck at "starting part 2.." [step 4]

...I honestly don't understand what restarting that page multiple times would do anyway...

Suggestions?
[EVO 4G Android Development] tarheelsmj12001:
this is where i messed up the first time, it was stuck at starting part 2. so i restarted the whole process from the beginning n i found out not to press any key until after i started the next step. once i started the next step, then click any key to continue, worked perfect for me, just a suggestion for others.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
Well, I appreciate the attempt but no luck.

Still stuck "starting part 2..."
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
Yeah...um...

So I finally got it to work... and now my version number is 1.17.651.1...

Whyyyy?
[EVO 4G Android Development] sgt. slaughter:
read some posts up before yours.

After you do this for some reason you will have to go to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915 and follow that guide to finish the job.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
So, in other words, "simpleroot ota blah blah" should be named "simple start to an overly complicated process ota blah blah"...
[EVO 4G Android Development] efuse:
If this is too hard for you, you shouldn't root. Flash the RUU and go back to stock.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
I never said it was too hard, however it seems needlessly complicated.

Also, it seems inappropriate to advertise this as "simple" when it is obviously more complicated.

The fact that I have to forego certain instructions given by the program to get it to work also needlessly complicates the process.

I appreciate people's efforts as far as this is concerned but you aren't doing anyone any favors by misleading them.
[EVO 4G Android Development] efuse:
Stop bashing developers. Again, if this is too hard for you, GO BACK TO STOCK.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
Way to read my post.
[EVO 4G Android Development] efuse:
I read it. It was stupid. Nothing is "needless complicated". In order to gain fullroot, you have to flash down to an early, never-shipped engineering rom. That is why, after doing this, you are on a old version.

After doing that, you can upgrade to a hacked copy of the latest OTA and be done.

It is not hard. It is not complicated. It is, however, over your head. Perhaps you should go back to an unrooted rom, that seems more like your speed. Shipped-roms should have an RUU you can use to go back to stock.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattykinsx:
Whatever you say, champ.
[EVO 4G Android Development] n2outlaw:
"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

"Step 4 - Starting part 2"

For people who are stuck on "Step 4 - Starting part 2" you have to put it on wifi and it works.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Also, I formated my USB stick and did a factory reset before starting and I never pushed continue after each window. So, at the end of my rooting. I had all 4 steps open. (4 windows) after the rooting was finished. I closed all windows...

P.S. I couldn't have done this without jiqqaman....!!!! Thanks man.... You're awesome....
[EVO 4G Android Development] mitchellvii:
Keeps saying, "File is older version..."

Hi guys,

A bit frustrated here. No matter what I try, I keep getting the "file is older version" error message when when it tries to root.

Have NO IDEA why this is happening as I have done a clean wipe of phone and as far as I can tell, there are no other versions to compare it to.

Anyone have any idea? Going a bit nuts here.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
Send me a screenshot of all the files you have in that folder
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
To the genius that can't get it to work, go do it the manual way, no one is forcing to use this. All I can tell you us to wipe your phone and start from step 2 also take a screenshot of the cmd prompt window and post them if you have issues.
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
Hey jiqqaman,

great work on getting the 1.47 ota rooted.

I rooted the 1.47 the manual way a few days ago and didn't seem to have any major problems, just a couple hiccups, but did it all in about 90 minutes.

I have to return the phone under warranty due to screen separation and light leakage.

I don't really have time to read through 500+ posts on this thread.

On my new phone, should I try this method, or should I stick to what I've already done and had success with? Are there just as many issues using your simple root? I don't mind spending the 90 minutes the other way, but if this simpleroot takes 10 minutes, I'm all for it.

Thanks bro!
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
most issue are user related... i tried this with 3 phone including mine.. and all worked perfectly first time through... just have patience.. read the screens! if it says some type of error then its not gonna work..
[EVO 4G Android Development] zap710ce:
Considering this method but have a few questions...

My phone was previously rooted via UNREVOKED one click method not the one that allows flashing custom ROMs. I really just want root to have wiireless tether and thats pretty much it, but if i can follow this method and flash some of the custom roms on the forum. However, I am hesitant to follow this method until I have a few things straightened out.

1.) The new update has DRAMATICALLY improved my battery life. Am I going to lose the fixes that were applied by the update if I have to flash a custom rom?

2.) What about radios? I am unclear as to wether an updated radio was part of the OTA update on 6/28-6/29. Will I need to flash back to older radios, or will the simple root process change them? I really just need to know the proper way to make sure my radios are good. Will I need to flash them or do anything?

I apologize for possibly redundant questions and hope some one has some answers for me. I had a G1 that I did lots of similar things to but just want to make sure I have good info before I dive right back into rooting my EVO.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ramcee:
hey mat i did stuck like you try to make sure that you do the factory reset in step one not turn power off

that all it take to fix in my case

i am rooted
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrbonner:
Total noob at this. So I followed the steps up to last part where it says update it press the volume up button. I let it finish then it says sumtin to the effect of unable to update because its older.

Pressed ok to continue, checked the firmware and im on the 1.47.651.1

Question, am I rooted now? I didnt kno because of the last step and how can I test if ive been rooted. Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] LAYGO:
Great recap.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sgt. slaughter:
I think you should state that it doesn't flash the most current software back onto the phone and in the end you need to go to the previous linked thread to fully finish with up to date radio/baseband and software.

Your method worked great though b/c it took 99% of the grunt work out of the whole process and I appreciate the effort you put into the build of this.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Lento10:
root

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i follow the instructions of the post, but when I used the cmd line it shows "$" rather then "#", does that means Im am not rooted anymore?
[EVO 4G Android Development] ramcee:
bck make sure you hard reset in step one not just turn phone off#####
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
Pretty sure you're not rooted, since it never ran the pc36img.zip file ( I assume this is where you got the "file is older" error)

That means one of the first 2 parts didn't get run correctly.

Rooting this way takes you back to version 1.17 I believe ( pre- 1.47 OTA) which then allows you to flash the 1.47 rooted ROM.
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
that's correct, $ is not rooted, # is.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrbonner:
Yea thats the error I got. So should I run the whole thing over again?
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
Yes, this is misunderstood by some people who think they are getting a rooted 1.47 rom by doing this method. THAT IS NOT THE CASE.

This will give you ROOT ACCESS, not a ROM. You then have to flash a rom of your choice. Most people will choose caulkins or whitslacks 1.47 rom, but others don't want the stock rom.

Like the guy a couple hours ago got all pissed off about was that he finished the simpleroot and thought he was done. There are dozens of good custom roms out there, you have to decide which one you want. Jiqqaman just provided the means to cut out a lot of steps to get you to that point!
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
yes, try again. I personally haven't tried this method, but I will on Monday when I switch out my phone on warranty.

If you see any errors at all on your pc or phone during the process, something is not working right. Don't continue until you complete each step with no errors.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Benzzo:
Heeeeeellllpppp!!!!!

I'm stuck on step 4. It says Startin Part 2.... but nothing is happening. HELP!!!:eek:
[EVO 4G Android Development] outbackdave79:
Same here... mine says it can't find my phone
[EVO 4G Android Development] Benzzo:
Nope! Doesn't seem like wifi has anything to do with it!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Lento10:
root question

checked the cmd line after simple root, adb shell gave me "#"

then I did the never version and follow all the instructions.

what can cause me to loose the root?

PS, the only problem I had after simple root was ROM Manager not avail to flash due to permision problem. Thats why I decided to instal the 1.47 image.

any help is greatly apriciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Benzzo:
Is there something that needs to be installed (pc36img.zip) onto the sdcard before this process starts from step 1? Is this the problem with Step 4? Is it looking for this zip file? The instructions did not say so i was just wondering beause i don't have this file on my sd card
[EVO 4G Android Development] Benzzo:
There needs to be another thread just for problems and fixes for Step 4. Seems like this is the biggest problem we are having with this process...
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
Bennzo start the process over, and take a screenshot of all 4 cmd windows after they say press any key to continue, dont close them
[EVO 4G Android Development] ricoo25:
Thanks jiqqaman, this worked perfectly!! I will be making a donation shortly.

For those of you having the SD card "access denied" error when pushing the files over, toggle between "disk drive" mode and "charge only" mode. This restored access permission for me.

You the man jiqqaman!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrbonner:
Ok This time, went through and did the follow up on the thread to bring it back to the latest firmware. How do I test the root?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dbiscan:
forget it. I got it working. Took a bit of effort but all is well. jiqqa I hope your genius comment wasn't directed at me. I was simply asking for any thoughts. Preciate it -D
[EVO 4G Android Development] nanas9:
I guess it took almost 2 hours after getting stuck repeatedly on step 4 part 2 (error: device not found) & all the starting over & stuff, but this is what worked for me in the end.

1- erased everything off my memory card (after copying pics, videos, & astro manager program backup file to my computer)

2- completed step 1 & 2 of simpleroot (first time, I tried to open it directly from the zip, which didn't work, but after unzipping the file to my computer, it opened fine)

3- on step 3 of simpleroot I refreshed the browser 6 times as someone suggested earlier and closed the window without "clicking any button to continue" (which it does actually tell you to do, but it also says click any button to continue, so that's a little confusing)

4- on step 4, when it finally seemed like it was going through fine, it never asked if I wanted to update, so I figured the update file must not have been pushed over. So I restarted the phone and copied the pc36img.zip file onto the sd card

5- re-did step 4 of simpleroot, it updated properly & restarted (it took a long time to restart)

6- used the clean up function to get rid of the extra files

Then, just to be sure I got fully up & running quickly, I used the method from the "how to start over..." thread. Which was very simple...

Part 1- put pcimg36.zip onto sdcard, use hboot to update (just like in step 4 of simpleroot) & restart phone.

Part 2- erase pcimg36.zip from sdcard, copy su-2.1-e-unsecure-signed.zip onto sd card, use recovery to install it from sd card, & restart phone.

I installed wifi tether & it worked right off the bat.

Getting wifi tether back was my main need, so now I guess I'll look into what else I can get done now that I'm rooted.

Thanks to OP & everyone else with their tips.
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
You can install connectbot from the market, make up a user name, select local, then it opens a terminal

type su and press enter

you should get a #

If so, you're set to go.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
no it wasnt to you, sorry if you were offended...
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrbonner:
Sweeet! Im rooted. Thanks for your help and to jiqqaman for the process. Now gotta root 3 more evos lol.
[EVO 4G Android Development] 4nth0ny:
I get all the way to step 4 and when the screen turns white I get this message

Main version is older!

Update Fail!

Do you want to reboot device?

<Vol up> yes

<Vol down> no

Does anyone no what I did wrong?
[EVO 4G Android Development] doczhivago007:
I had the same thing happen to me a couple of times. I finally got passed this by first using Extras->Clean Root Files and starting from Step 1 again. In between Step 1 and Step 2 I made sure to turn the Wifi on as well....and then somehow in Step 3 I no longer got the data cache write errors. I then closed the window for Step 3 rather than pressing a key to continue. Step 4 then worked correctly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jjohn999:
is this for full root access? so i can use a custom rom after doing this? im new to the whole adroid rom stuff
[EVO 4G Android Development] talktojer:
back to current stock?

If I use this method, how would I get back to current stock in the event that I wanted/needed to?

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrbonner:
Id like yo kno as well
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
If you want to have root + lastest update, follow this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=717955
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
is there any way to get wireless tether to work on this rom? i read that you need a certain kernel...? i been searching all over the forums and cant find any kernels or info on how to get it to work for the evo. can someone please point me in the right direction? ive been searching for hours
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Just flash an updated rom! No special kernel needed
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
disregard this post
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
so its impossible to use wireless tether with a rooted stock rom?
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Yes its possible. Im running a rooted stock 1.47, and using free wireless tether...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
can you tell me how please? i just dont want to go with a custom rom and have to keep following up with updates every other day. please please please
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bloodsville:
question

hi I'm beginning to think I'm a "morron" ....

its possible with this SimpleRoot OTA 1.47.651.1 Edition to root my EVO after i accidentally upgrade it to 1.47.651.1? because I'm trying and i cant get anything ill try again from the beginning wile you guy answer me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
I could, but then again, whats the fun in that... here is the thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915

Ill warn you though... READ THE THREAD... you'll find that there is a great chance you'll need to remove a file from the PC36IMG file BEFORE flashing the rom, otherwise you'll lose your root! :) ... youve been warned
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Yes, this simpleroot is FOR people with build 1.47. It works, you must be keen to following directions though, its a prerequisite. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] kennyc1:
read the instruction.. then read it again.

I never done this until Thursday night. Successful on the first attempt without any errors.

Now I am running Fresh. This is SO ADDICTIVE!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bloodsville:
LOL thanx for making me smile the only thing its that im not patient enough

but im on step 2 at this moment lets see how it goes
[EVO 4G Android Development] kennyc1:
yup! load anything you want after that.. I would update to 1.47 with the updated radio first, then do a nandroid backup, then load up whatever you want.
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Good luck friend. Dont be surprised if you have to restart a time or two... most do. To answer your question, after you do this, you WILL be rooted, however you will be on build 1.17. You must upgrade from this build for wireless tether as well as other widgets to work. Its a very base build.

From here, you can go to the stock 1.47 rooted build, or to Fresh, or Damage, or whatever you want. I will give you warning though, read THOROUGHLY the directions provided by the developers. Some roms require different things than others.

If anything, from here, upgrade to 1.47 stock build, get your wireless tether going, do a nandroid back up so you can always come back to a rooted stock rom, and THEN, start looking at custom roms... Just a little advice :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
so its now working for my computer but my brother's droid wont pick it up, does it only work for pc's?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
Droid????????????????????? this is for EVO only..
[EVO 4G Android Development] dicast:
Ok, I'm done with step four, now how do i flash to custom rom?
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
What? This is for the EVO. If you can do the commands required on a mac, i assume it will work. I cant answer that for certain however.
[EVO 4G Android Development] YungTab:
I Know This Sounds Dumb But . . .

I CANT GET THROUGH THE FIRST STEEPPP !

Everytime I Click It A Message Comes Up .

"Unhandled exception has occured in your application. if you click continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue. if you click quit, the application will close immediately.

File not found."

I Clicked Continue But Nothing Happened .

I Have The USB-Debugging On.

Phone is In Charge Only . ( I Set It To Disk Drive And Still The Same Result )

I'm A First-Timer At This . ( Rooting, SimpleRoot, ADB )

This Is My FIRST Android Phone.

i Need Help At Everything.

Please Help, Anyone !
[EVO 4G Android Development] kennyc1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915

This will flash to a 1.47.. flashing a custom rom works the same way.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Maikock:
i mean im running wireless tether on my evo, and i tried to get my bro's droid to connect via WiFi, and it couldnt find my evo, when the droid was right next to it.