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[EVO 4G Android Development] warparrot:
Thanks for this guide!

I'm stuck on a step though in the OTA update part of the guide:

5V) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.

When it goes into the white bootloader screen, it scans the SD card, finds the PC36IMG.ZIP file fine, scans it, then it says "Checking..." and then it just goes away. No "Do you want to update?" ever pops up. Just the bootloader menu.

Everything works great up until then. entered in all the adb commands and put all the right files in the right place with the correct .ZIP extensions. My guess is that my download got corrupted (used the first link from xda).

Anyone else run into this problem or have any suggestions? Gonna try re-downloading it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
Someone else told me they had issues w/ this file.

I literally just downloaded the file from http://sdx-downloads.com/sdx/evo/troot/eng-PC36IMG.zip 10mins ago and it's fine.

I can't check the sendspace link because I'm behind a firewall at work, but the 1st link works.

Here's 2 more options -

ftp://ftp.relentlessaddictions.com/PC36IMG.zip

ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/EVO/Users/FastRX8/eng-PC36IMG.zip
[EVO 4G Android Development] JuggZaPoppiN:
O.k so I am stuck on step 1.

I am following the video tutorial, and have all the proper files on my sdcard.

I have PC36IMG.zip renamed properly on sdcard.

When I power off my phone and then go into Hboot, it starts checking for PC36IMG.zip, and finally comes back saying ..............

Main version is older!

Update failed!

Do you want to reboot device.

I tried redownloading the PC36IMG.zip file thinking maybe it was a bad download, but does the same thing?????

Anyone have any suggestions here.

Thank you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] warparrot:
Yep! That fixed it for me. The xda download was being cut off early...the file sizes were completely wrong-123 megs on one, 132 on the other. Downloaded it from the ppcgeeks site and everything worked great!

Awesomeness.
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
This is just a guess...

You're following Section 1, right?

If you go to Menu>Setting>About Phone>Software Info, your Software# is 1.47.651.1 because you've done the OTA, right?

You should be following Section 5 - ****ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root)****
[EVO 4G Android Development] oreoOozZz:
Amazing work man, def will help out alot of the n00bs. Props to you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JuggZaPoppiN:
Yes, Thank you.

My issue now is no matter what I try I cannot install ADB drivers.

I went over this thread ://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=694250

numerous times, and cant get it to work.

I have Windows 7 64 bit.

Anyone have any suggestions.

I tried installing HTC sync, the SDK,etc. All methods listed, still nothing.

This is the message I receive "'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file. "
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
OK, now I'm confused. I thought that you were posting in this thread because you were following the steps in this thread, but I guess not.

There is no part of any of my instructions that tells you to type "adb" as a command. So the error you're getting would never happen if you're following this tutorial.
[EVO 4G Android Development] JuggZaPoppiN:
Step 5H says to type this in the cmd prompt "adb-windows shell"

When I type that I get a message that says
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
Which makes me wonder if you did these steps correctly?

Things You'll Need

3- evo-recovery - Extract this folder to your C:\ drive so you should see C:\evo-recovery

5G) In the window that opens, type (or cut/paste this)

Code:

cd c:\evo-recovery

Now you should be a prompt that says "c:\evo-recovery>"
[EVO 4G Android Development] JuggZaPoppiN:
I did have that folder in my c: , but it wasnt extracted all the way.

So I had C:\EVO\-recovery\C:\evo-recovery

Got it straightned out now.

Thanks alot for your help.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bry21317:
Dumb Question here, but I have not found the answer yet.

If I follow these steps doing the Rooting after the OTA update, I want to know if I will have to reinstall all of my Apps, setup my email again?

Or will I not loose everything, just wondering, before I try to do it, so that I have it all Backed up completely.

Thanks,

Bryan
[EVO 4G Android Development] vballboarder:
Yes, you will lose everything. You have to wipe all your data and/or clear storage, which wipes all your user data off the phone. It doesn't do anything to the sdcard, so anything on the sdcard is fine, which includes pictures.

You'll lose apps, text messages, emails, etc.
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
I have tried a bagillion times on 5Q and can not get past this step.

my console keeps saying 'part 2 is scanning' then just hangs and the phone boots to the home screen.

I've tried using my lightning fast reflexes, with up arrow and enter, I've also tried waiting a second or two, then three or four, then five or six after I hear the sound on my 'puter and same deal.

I'm stuck here...anyone have any tips?
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Happened to me too, my problem was with the PC36IMG file, it was either corrupted, or incomplete... re download the file, ensure its complete, and not corrupt, reinstall it on the SD, and try again
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
When you did 5I and 5M, did you get the exact same response as I listed?

If you got anything else, something didn't work properly.

There's no harm in starting over from the Factory Reset.

If that doesn't work, check out the Simpleroot option. If that works, you'll be rooted then you can just come back to this thread for info on flashing a rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
I got the same messages, but I wasn't required to hit enter to continue, it just proceeded on its own.

could that have been the problem?

I think I'm going to start over... :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
doh! I just looked and mine was incomplete too somehow. Grabbing it again. Keep your fingers crossed :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
Word, during the push, sometimes it doesnt take it all... theyre crossed
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
I'm not sure I follow what you're saying by "it just proceeded on its own."

I highlighted in BLUE what you're supposed to do, and in RED what is supposed to happen.

Is that what you did and what happened?

5I) Now type (do not cut/paste this) "sh /sdcard/part1"

If you typed it correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once, when you hit enter.

Then you will get a message that says "power down your phone from the power menu and re-run"

5M) Now type (do not cut/paste this) "sh /sdcard/part1"

If you typed it correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once, when you hit enter.

Then you will get a message that says "visit http://bit.ly/ad0pRn in the EVO Internet browser app"
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
ya I guess I mis-read your punctuation.

That all worked how it was supposed to.

I now have the full file on the SD card and same deal.

gonna start over now I guess.
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
ok just noticed this when redoing things:

After doing 5N I get this response:

I'm guessing that's not correct....

EDIT: Just found this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7080437&postcount=234

gonna try that out...
[EVO 4G Android Development] patelkedar91:
Thanks for the guide.

Will perform this soon! Doing a current stock non-rooted battery test and will flash a Rom soon to see changes... so I'll use your method to root my OTA updated Evo.

But yes, you are GOD. Very detailed and complete!
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
I finally got it going.

thanks so much for all your help.

unfortunately, obtaining root access didn't get me what I really wanted (a wireless tether).

:(
[EVO 4G Android Development] evohnoo:
What? Why? Did you update your rom? If youre rooted, it should work
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
That's the correct fix for that error. I've rooted my phone after the OTA update 5x's using the method I describe and got that error once. Some others have also gotten that message so I added the info to Section 5, step 5M, and I added it to the FAQ in post #2.

You're probably trying to use the Sprint Hotspot. That' doesn't work, even if you are rooted.

Go to the Market and download/install "Wireless Tether for Root Users" by Muller, Lemons, Buxton.

That's the program you need.

Also, I hope you flashed a custom rom too. If you root the phone but don't install a rooted rom, you'll have issues. If you're not interested in running a custom rom, at least install the rooted version of the Sprint rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Exquisik:
I'm new to this whole rooting and adb commands, so please excuse my stupidity.

I honestly do not know what am I doing wrong, but every time I tried to enter

adb-windows shell

during 5H, I never get the $ prompt. I kept getting the # prompt.

Is there something that I need to do before hand? My Evo is connected and USB debugging is on. USB connection is currently set at as charge only.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit: I just read the FAQ and noticed that if # is prompted then that mean my phone is rooted, only problem is that I restore my Evo to factory setting, so how is it possible that it's rooted?

Edit #2: I think I found the solution to my problem, I had my rooted G1 connected to my computer...
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
You must be partially rooted.

That's all I can guess. As in, Section 1.

If you're doing step 5H, I'm assuming your on version 1.47.651.1. Try this -

at the # prompt, type

reboot recovery

If you go to the recovery screen, you're done. It's a screen w/ a bunch of options on it.

Whatever recovery you're on, it will tell you what version it is. Post that here so I can see what you got.

If you get stuck at a screen that has a phone w/ a

/!\

, then you haven't flashed a new recovery yet.

Start from step 5Y and make sure all the correct files are on your sdcard first.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Exquisik:
Thanks for the prompt response RX8!

I just found out that I had my rooted G1 connected to my laptop, hence the # prompt. Everything is working fine now except for 5Q. I'm still having a hard time trying to the same message as you do after inputting

adb-windows shell /data/local/part2

. I'm on my 11th reboot...
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
No problem. Don't know how fast the next response will be... I'm going to sleep. :D

BTW - If you're not getting the same response, what are you getting?

Could you post it?

It you're not getting anything, then I would say start over.

If you're getting the error I posted on post #61, then of course, follow those instructions.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shoofly:
i did it twice and it keeps saying main version is older update fail!

im doing the 1.47.651.1. because thats what i have

it still keeps saying that

what should i do?

:confused:
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
That error means you're using the wrong version of the PC36IMG.zip file or you missed a step.

If you got past 5Q and got the correct messages up until then, just start from 5R.

Otherwise, please tell me which step you made it through before you ran into a problem.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Exquisik:
I got it to work! Thanks for an awesome tutorial RX8!

One thing I noticed while trying to root my Evo was that at step 5N where you say to visit "tinyurl", it gave me this error code:

/sdcard/part1: cannot create /data/app-cache/com.android.browser/BEC48C17295CAF9
F550BCD500A0A6F03
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/DE25D64D198E4BF84672045F0EAEE6CE
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/EAFCD74DF11E57A3571B1E4D0B768134/foo: directory nonexistant
reboot and run part2

But during my second rooting process, instead of going to the tinyurl site, I went to the "bit.ly" on my Evo web browser and it didn't give me any error. Just thought I bring that up for people that are experiencing the same error.

@shoofly

You might want to skip sections 1 to 4 and go directly to section 5.
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
Nay, I'm not using sprint hotspot. I am using the Wireless Tether by Muller et al. I flashed the DamageControl ROM which came preloaded with that tether and it just won't work. I tried updating the tether app, still won't fly. DamageControl does have an updater (for the ROM itself) which I'm running now, hopefully that cures me.

At first when I'd open the tether, it just said something about it encountered an error and must close. I then had a "force close" button to close it. After updating, then unapplying the update, it now gives me another error (don't recall it off the top of my head and can't look as I"m currently d/ling the ROM update on the phone). But somewhere along the line, I received an error about not being able to write to a certain folder or something (permissions issue).

I'm definitely rooted (at least according to your test (I have the # prompt and typing SU just returns me to the # prompt)). Also, would I even be able to load a custom ROM w/o being rooted? If not, why am I getting permissions issues to write to a folder?
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
No, you cant cant flash a ROM unless you have root.

Never used Damage Control but for your Wireless Tether issue try this-manually uninstall the app yourself first-dont just DL a new one and have the Market uninstall/replace it. That's how I've fixed it on another ROM.

As for your writing permissions..the fact that you have to switch from $ to # via typing su MAY be the issue.

adb in most 1.47 ROMs does not have su permission by default, hence the requirement to type "su"

frankenstein fixed it with this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=722583

Flashing that zip will at least give adb su permission by default and you will now see a # when you run adb. Commands such as adb remount will now work as well.

If your writing permission issue continues then I'd post up in Damage Control.
[EVO 4G Android Development] maddington:
stuck at 5q

I have followed all of the directions perfectly but still get hung up at "part 2 is scanning."

Also, I received an error message at the end of part 1 as noted in the description. Applied the fix in the FAQs. Still hangs up scanning part 2.

Anyone know how to get past this instruction?
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
Are you getting the confirmation message:

/app-cache/com.android.browser/BEC48C17295CAF9F550BCD500A0A6F03/.foo.PWsZ8k

crw-rw-rw- root root 90, 2 2010-07-05 19:37 mtd1

and then it goes back to scanning? If so you're fine to continue to the next step.

If you dont see that message then you do need to start that step over.

I didn't need to run the 1.47 root as I already had root before the OTA but I've seen others raise that question.

The error you describe that you fixed from the FAQ- did you mean 5M? There are so many different steps it helps to be exact so we know where you are in the process exactly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] maddington:
I did not get that message. The error corrected was the one in step 5M your note. Redid part 1. Got the same note after attempting to fix. Still won't take part 2. Just says scanning. I've tried part two maybe 20X.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jhabe:
Which recovery does "ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root)" install when using the files linked in the instructions?

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
5N to 5Q is "tricky" so it could just be a timing thing.

Like Fast said the website doesnt matter but try it with both:

http://bit.ly/ad0pRn

or

www.tinyurl.com/evo1234

amon ra
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
thanks for the response. I ended up nuking the damagecontrol rom and just using the rooted sprint one (posted in this thread) and manually installed wireless tethering and it worked a peach :).

sorry about hijacking this thread with this one-off issue. Hopefully it may help someone else down the road though trying to use the DC rom...I'd recommend not! Not only did the tethering not work, but when I ran the auto-update (of the rom), it borked the whole thing so I had to factory reset from the recovery screen, reload the DC rom, d/l the rooted sprint one, apply it, then I hit the ground running.

thanks again to everyone for the wonderful support.
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
I was stuck here last night forever. I tried about 30x to no avail. Two things for you to check.

1) Make sure you have the fully d/led version of the PCM...zip file on your sd card (compare the size on your card to the image in the tut)...should be exactly the same.

2) make sure you didn't get an error when you did the step to open a flash site.

I had both problems (my file didn't fully d/l, AND I got an error when visiting the flash site). If you get the latter, there's a link in this thread to a fix.

When you finally do get 5q to work, it should take less than 10 secs for the "correct" message to come up on your PC in the console window. After I got everything straightened up, it only took 2 times to get it to fly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dacoz21:
Great guide!

Quick question, if I want to change out my roms or radios do I just hold down the volume button and powr on and follow the same steps as I did before in this menu?

Thanks

Dacoz
[EVO 4G Android Development] BurritoSmith:
So when I applied the sprint ROM (link from the tutorial in this thread), it reverted my software version back to the 1.32. If I do the auto-update to 1.47, will it kill my root access?

If so, is there a rooted sprint based ROM (similar to factory settings like the link in this thread) that is updated to 1.47?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dangerruss:
trouble with 5z

getting hung on 5z the first two command lines work fine but the third gives me "error opening ...no such file or directory. I do have the # sign instead of the $ in adb. not sure whats going on. I've honestly gotten hung on every other step anyone else has had trouble with lol. still not sure how I got 5Q to work
[EVO 4G Android Development] FastRX8:
That means the "recovery.img" file is either missing, named incorrectly (check for hidden extensions) or it's corrupted and you should re-download it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
Yeah. DL the ROM or radio you want and load it onto your SD card.

Then boot into Recovery-Power off/Hold Vol Down while Powering On and you'll get bootloader.

Select Recovery.

Wipe-factory reset 2X and wipe dalvic cache 2X.

Then select Flash zip from SD-you'll see all the zips on your card.

Pick the ROM or radio you want.

NEVER apply an OTA from Sprint, you'll kiss root buh-bye.

Now that you have root all you need to do is find a ROM that is rooted with the 1.47 software.

You can choose the rooted stock ROM or custom like OMJ or Sprint Lovers. I'm on OMJ, it's rock steady.

What I suggest is that you flash whitslacks files. This will give you the updated radio and wimax (you want it even if you dont have 4G)

While that is a full ROM you can then wipe and jump to any custom ROM you want.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915
[EVO 4G Android Development] Blaqdymun:
5Q is kicking My Azz!!!!

BIG TIME.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Blaqdymun:
Okay... Got past (5Q) now I get the same message:

Main version is older!

Update failed!

Do you want to reboot device.

I too have Win7 64bit

I am going to redownload zip file from "geeks"... Will report back!

_________________________________________________________________

7:56 EST

Okay I redownloaded the PC36IMG.zip and still get the update Fail....Any Suggestions?

_________________________________________________________________

8:18 EST

I get an error after entering the "$ cat ...."

write:" No space left on on device" Yes, I took back to factory settings.

and I get "$ 755 no such file or directory"

HELP!

___________________________________________________________________

9:24 EST

FULLY ROOTED!

I just Factory Reset & Started From The Damn Beginning...Worked out great...EVEN PART (5Q) lol
[EVO 4G Android Development] tempusfugit3737:
Thanks so much for writing this up, but I have a noob question of my own!

If I flash whitslacks files (by following the instructions from that link), I can wipe (via hard reset) and put any custom ROM on and I will still have the updated radio and wimax regardless of what ROM I choose? Or would I have to use a ROM that is rooted with the 1.47 software?
[EVO 4G Android Development] mattrb:
Mod you EVO and you eventually get this:

CyanogenMOD on an EVO
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
ROMs, radios and wimax are separate entities. Whitslack has bundled them all together but if you wipe and just flash a ROM the radio and wimax will be untouched.

Whitslacks file is a complete ROM, you're just doing a Drive-By-Flash to pick up the radio and wimax :D

I cant think of a reason NOT to use a rooted 1.47 ROM, you want the latest software with the OTA benefits.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jimmyeason:
hey when i try this i keep getting this code any ideas

C:\Users\Jimmy>cd c:\evo-recovery

c:\evo-recovery>adb-windows shell

$ sh/sdcard/part1

sh/sdcard/part1

sh/sdcard/part1: not found
[EVO 4G Android Development] iknowsquat:
Did you unzip Part 1 to the root of your card?

Is your phone connected via Charge Only and is USB Debugging enabled?

Make sure you typed the code correctly:

sh /sdcard/part1

Your post is missing the space after sh

Dont know if that's the way you typed the code?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jimmyeason:
ok i fixed it but then it gives this code do i just follow the directions cause im foloowing your steps but im getting the web thing early right

sh /sdcard/part1

visit http://bit.ly/ad0prn in the evo internet browser app
[EVO 4G Android Development] kwajr:
I have 1.47 can I root but not flash a new Rom or can I flash recovery so I can nandroid backup then root and restore would I still have root

Sent from my Evo on on the Now network from Sprint

oh and duck Apple
[EVO 4G Android Development] jimmyeason:
nevermind my bad
[EVO 4G Android Development] jimmyeason:
ok i know im a noob but i got it to the websitie thing and while its rebboting i select adb-windows shell /data/local/part2 and it tells me its not reconized as an internal or external command. any ideas
[EVO 4G Android Development] eliassosa39:
WoW

This literally worked FLAWLESSLY, no snags whatsoever. amazing. much easier than rooting my N1 or mytouch & G1. i love my EVO!

thanks a lot mang.
[EVO 4G Android Development] paull2824:
when i put in this command from 5Z

/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

i get this error

error writing recovery: no space left on device
[EVO 4G Android Development] ajohnson1050:
Help Please.

I am getting "error: more than one device and emulator" at 5Q. I attempted 5Q several times without success, but then it came back one time with "more than one device and emulator" error.

I tried to start completely over by factory resetting. And now I still get the "more than one device and emulator" error. Please help.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ajohnson1050:
Okay, I restarted my PC and it went away. Now I'm just stuck on 5Q.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jimmyeason:
im stuck on step 5s i enter the code but this is what i get. Can anyone out there help.

$ cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/local/flash_image chmod 755 /data/local/flash_

image/data/local/flash_image /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/local/flash_image chmod 755 /data/local/flash_im

age/data/local/flash_image /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

chmod: No such file or directory

755: No such file or directory

/data/local/flash_image/data/local/flash_image: Not a directory
[EVO 4G Android Development] Droga:
Works like a champ!!!! Now running Avalaunch's EvolutionV9 Froyo.... :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Joshonekenobi:
Thank you sooooo much, I was stuck with an incomplete root, and no recovery........ i now have the ability to flash roms again..........

Android devs are the best.