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[EVO 4G Android Development] tranquilchaos:
First off, listen to what Jiggaman says, it's his show and he's the best man to talk to....On that note, makes sure that update you accepted WAS NOT 2.2! If it was, you're SOL for now.

Otherwise, I'd do a hard reset, set it back to factory if you're concerned that your phone is missing any files. Than listen to what Jiggaman just said...that he fixed that issue and to update your app, and try again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] DarkonJohn:
I definitely didn't update to OTA 2.2, so I'm sure that's not the problem.

I'm trying to avoid doing a hard reset at this point because while it might fix the underling problem, it might be a complete waste of time and result in an unsable phone until I can get things setup again. If possible, I'd like take the sniper approach rather than the shotgun approach to solving the problem (at least until I have more free time this weekend).
[EVO 4G Android Development] khshapiro:
Not to be a major **** here but it is amazing how many ppl can't read or follow simple directions. Every way possible to preform simpleroot has already been outlined. No one has a one off device, while the simpleroot program might have an issue pushing the pc361img.zip file there are work arounda listed already in this thread! Goto page 130 and if you have half a brain you can do it, if you can't , you have no reason what so ever to root your phone other than to brag about when you have no idea why and what to do after its rooted! SimpleRoot does work in one of 2 ways, either standalone or with the pc361img.zip from the other thread dropped into your sdcard then follow the simpleroot instructions like normal. Good luck to those that can read and have common sense. Unsubscribing to keep my sanity.
[EVO 4G Android Development] teedo757:
Ok I had an awful time getting simpleroot to push the files to the sdcard. I kept getting permission denied. I tried the "reboot and then open a browser window" and that did not work. I search the thread for about an hour and did not see anything else so I started trying stuff. Here is what work for me:

After plugging in the phone I mounted the SD Card, then I copied a file. I kept the cable plugged in and then unmounted it and selected charge only. I clicked root on simple root and it finally sucessfully pushed the files. Hope this helps.

p.s. I did have unrevoked before.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
what browser are you talking about?
[EVO 4G Android Development] poolphreak:
hehe... I hear ya! I started picked up this thread again after 24 hours or so and now I see how some people can have a post count of 600 and still be asking for everything spoonfed to them. This one joker here, must have posted 150 posts in the last day, all trying to root his phone using Simple Root 1 CLICK METHOD!

Then he has the nerve to say "What's it take to get a response in here"

I'm brand new to rooting the Android system, about a 2 weeks into it. I didn't get my phone and found out people rooted them and said "I got to root it tonight"

No, I"ve been reading about 5 different forums, looking at different methods, following threads, trying to understand the overall process and what kind of problems come up and what kind of solutions there are for them.

I tried unrevoked first, that worked for Titanium backup and screen grab and stuff, but saw that I couldn't do much more as far as ROM swapping. So I was all ready to try the long process, but then saw Simple Root came out with a new version and I tried that. Had some issues but figured it myself. Didn't ask one question.

I actually have a lot of questions, because I'm naturally a inquisitive guy.... but I'm holding off on asking them until I read more, and can form some good questions.

I after 20 years on forums/newsgroups, I still can't understand the way people are. And to think, they're walking around on the street.:D

Oh well, got that off my chest, I should be good for another week.:eek:
[EVO 4G Android Development] visuvius:
Okay I tried this yet again and wrote down what it shows when after I press "Page UP' during the root process. This is on the screen while the blue bar is progressing on the right:

pc361diag.zip

No image!

Loading pc361diag.nbh

No image or wrong image

Loading pc36img.zip

Again, I downloaded the LATEST version of Simpleroot from the official website and applied the update that pops up. I then went to the Simpleroot install folder and copied eng-PC36IMG.zip to the phone and renamed it PC36IMG.zip. Then I pressed the first of the two buttons.

Ultimately after the blue bar on the right fills up I get the "Version is Older" error still. So, what am I doing wrong yet again. Thx.
[EVO 4G Android Development] polkadots:
I don't really know what I'm doing...but...I downloaded and updated SimpleRoot - extracted things to my desktop. I did NOT rename anything or copy ANYTHING to my SD card. Going through the process I got the same message as you...however, I got to the point where I could start the update...and it's updating now, with a (red) progress bar on the right.

So, I say clear the files of your SD card. Extract everything to the desktop, reboot (while USB unplugged) your phone and computer. Plug the Evo in and select "Charge Only" - then have at it. I think you're getting effed because you put files on your SD card (no need) and/or you're renaming things (again, no need).
[EVO 4G Android Development] polkadots:
Yup, it worked for me...I think. It's sitting on the htc quietly brilliant boot screen...I assume this is OK. However, I really hope it moves on from it ASAP....!
[EVO 4G Android Development] CyberRat:
There is a missing " in the one.bat file. Open it in notepad or the text editor of your choice and find the line that reads

adb shell "/data/local/rights/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

and put a " at the end so that it now reads

adb shell "/data/local/rights/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img"

That will fix the problem.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rjmjr69:
Hey check your pm's I have something interesting for you
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
:D WOW, Very interesting. Replied.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
thanks CyberRat, pushed 1.4 update to fix that
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
Need someone who has official 2.2 OTA without root. Please PM me..
[EVO 4G Android Development] poops:
Hey, pardon the ignorance, but is there any reason why someone couldn't load the RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.1_Radio_1.39.00.04.26_release_171253.exe first and then achieve root the old fashioned, easy way?
[EVO 4G Android Development] skiz220:
Help :\

Im new at this rooting thing, I have the new version of simple root and i downloaded the htc sync and the framework or what not i connected it debug mode and i click step 1 root then the comman prompt came up and i got this message

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

Pushing PC36IMG.zip...

failed to copy 'eng-PC36IMG.zip' to '/sdcard/PC36IMG.zip': Permission denied

Pushing mtd-eng.img

failed to copy 'mtd-eng.img' to '/sdcard/mtd-eng.img': Permission denied

Pushing flash_image

failed to copy 'flash_image' to '/sdcard/flash_image': Permission denied

/sdcard/flash_image: Permission denied

============================================================

Once your phone is in the screen with the skating androids,

press the power button to go into bootloader.

Wait until the device prompts you to install update

Press Volume Up to install. Wait for completion!

Then press Volume up when asked to Reboot.

Press any key to continue...

Im wondering why it had those permission denied but yet seemed like it work i see the skating androids i click the power button to get into bootloader but it never prompt me to install update, i only can choose fastboot, recovery, clear storage, simlock, hboot usb..... what do i do ? ( i didnt do a factory rest that i seen in most youtube video but since this is a new version im confused wheter i had to do it or no since it differs from the older version i thought i would prompt me automatically)
[EVO 4G Android Development] jlandry117:
Same question here. Just came from the hero and was able to do this successfully on that phone but just playing it safe with this one. Unfortunately the sales rep had already begun the 2.2 ota update while he was setting up my evo; wtf! :o
[EVO 4G Android Development] DarkonJohn:
Well, after another failed attempt (third time, same errors mentioned previously each time) I rebooted my computer and my EVO yet again and it finally worked w/o a problem.

No real explanation for the errors I saw or why the previous attempts didn't work (since I was using the same version of SimpleRoot each time and had rebooted both PC and EVO previously).

In any case, for anyone that gets the "error writing misc: Permission denied" error (even after adding the end quote to one.bat) andthe "Main version is older! Update Fail!" error and has confirmed the PC36IMG.zip file is on their sdcard, I can only suggest that you reboot both computer and EVO and follow the instructions step-by-step (yet again).

I guess it is always possible that I did things in a slightly different order the time that it worked, but I'm pretty sure I did the same thing. Maybe doing the same thing repeatedly and hoping for a different result actually works every once in a while.

My thanks to jiqqaman for putting SimpleRoot together since it helped me get over the initial hurdle of rooting and unlocking nand. Now the fun part starts.
[EVO 4G Android Development] sombdy:
If you already have the Official Sprint OTA of 2.2 Froyo (unrooted) then you will have to wait until someone finds a method to root. The current Simple Root Method is for 2.1 Eclair with the OTA 1.47 update (2.1 update 1).
[EVO 4G Android Development] fldash:
I used this on my EVO without problems, however, trying to do my wife's tonight I'm having issues. Her ROM is 1.47.651.1.

I have upgradde SimpleRoot to the latest and installed the update.

I'm getting the following message:

error writing misc: Permission denied

I looked at One.bat and it still has the line without the " on the end even though the author said he fixed it. So I checked for updates again and it says I am updated... GRR.

adb shell "/data/local/rights/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

At any rate, I tried running that line manually, and I still get the error.

What gives?

Nevermind all this jazz, rebooted the phone yet again (3rd time), ran the command mand it worked. I have no idea why it was doing that... very strange.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
thats weird i Just checked an updated version of simple root and updated and it fixed the file.... reboot your phone and try again
[EVO 4G Android Development] fldash:
For the record, my file is still wrong, I have no idea why it didn't get updated, I added the " manually. Could have been a permissions issue on my end... My only guess. Thanks for your work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
post your one.bat file
[EVO 4G Android Development] fldash:
@echo off
cls
echo ===============================================================
echo ===============================================================
echo Simple Root 1.47.651.1 OTA Edition 1
echo ===============================================================
echo ===============================================================
adb kill-server
echo ===============================================================
echo Pushing files, PLEASE WAIT!.....
echo ===============================================================
adb shell "rm /data/local/rights/mid.txt"
adb shell "ln -s /dev/mtd/mtd1 /data/local/rights/mid.txt"
echo Pushing PC36IMG.zip...
adb push eng-PC36IMG.zip /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip
echo Pushing mtd-eng.img
adb push mtd-eng.img /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
echo Pushing flash_image
adb push flash_image /sdcard/flash_image
adb shell "cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/local/rights/flash_image"
adb shell "chmod 755 /data/local/rights/flash_image"
adb shell "/data/local/rights/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
adb reboot bootloader
COLOR 47
echo ============================================================
echo Once your phone is in the screen with the skating androids,
echo press the power button to go into bootloader.
echo Wait until the device prompts you to install update
echo Press Volume Up to install. Wait for completion!
echo Then press Volume up when asked to Reboot.
echo Press any key to continue...
echo ============================================================
Pause
[EVO 4G Android Development] StormCell:
Um, maybe this is a dumb question but will SimpleRoot run on Windows 7 64bit? The program will open but when I click on root another window flashes open for a millisecond then closes. That's all it will do.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
weird the update is on sever, just add the " to the end of that file. and reboot your phone and try again

yes it does work, try runnin as admin?
[EVO 4G Android Development] StormCell:
Yes, I am running as Admin. The first version worked I just got the "version is older" error. I cannot get this app do do anything. Like I said a window opens, looks like a terminal window, but it closes instantly. That's all it does. I would really appreciate a little help. Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] DarkonJohn:
Dude, this is EXACTLY what was happening to me, and to tell you the truth, while the closing quote on the line in one.bat should probably be there, adding it won't make this error go away because it didnt' for me.

Look back at my previous post just two posts above yours and you'll see that's what I did....disconnect EVO from your computer, restart both your EVO and your laptop and then try again following the original instructions.

That's what worked for me (and apparently you), but for the life of me I don't know why the previous attempts didn't work, especially since I had rebooted both devices in previous attempts. While there's been lots of people with suggestions of other things to do, there's been no explanation of why this eventually worked while it didn't the previous attempts.
[EVO 4G Android Development] indianguyinny24:
hi

I updated it....i ran everything now when the EVO boots it is like brand enw phonw...but the Titanium backup still says unable to get root provelages..am i still not root???

i wiped the entire data and everything is back to fresh and still not root??
[EVO 4G Android Development] DarkonJohn:
You probably need to install BusyBox, which can be done through Ti backup (click on the "Problems?" button I think).
[EVO 4G Android Development] indianguyinny24:
Worked...

I think simple update...try updating 3 times this works perfefct.
[EVO 4G Android Development] StormCell:
HELP!! Aaarrgghh!

I finally got this to work, I think. At least the process went through to completion. After the first part where it said hot any key to continue I did and the window closed. I then wiped the install files and installed Clockwork Mod (Step 2). BUT NOW NOTHING WORKS! ROM Manager keeps saying error when I try and do anything. SU is not installed. I did my Titanium restore and it completes the restore but NOTHING HAS CHANGED!! Then I power down and when I try and power up the four buttons at the bottom flash and that's it. I had to pull the battery to get it to restart. After it restarted I got error message after error message saying media, processes, you name it, had to close. Seriously, please, I NEED SOME HELP!:confused::confused:
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
smh... did you read the first post?
[EVO 4G Android Development] StormCell:
heheh, this damn dyslexia....

yeah, after doing the freak out dance I updated everything only this time I went with Fresh. You would not believe what I had to go through to get SimpleRoot to work!

Thanks to all who make this possible. I will now begin my donations.

Now all I need is that pissing on Apple bootscreen to make it complete.
[EVO 4G Android Development] suburbancurse:
Thanks! This worked perfectly after I attempted to do the whole process step by step (several times)!
[EVO 4G Android Development] flyingwolf:
Quick question.

Bought three of these phones for myself, the wife and the room mate.

Damned guy at the store started the upgrade of 1.47 on mine before I could stop him but left the other two stock with 1.32.651.6.

So, I already rooted mine a few weeks ago, just awaiting the perfect rom for the wife and room mate.

So what would be the best method of rooting a release day phone? Would SimpleRoot work for it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] maxomus:
disregard...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Pad191:
I've read the past 25 pages of this thread in hopes of finding a solution and avoiding having to post here. I am rooted with unrevoked3 after updating to 1.47 via OTA many weeks ago.

I tried to root using SimpleRoot (I have HTC Sync, .NET 4.0, latest version of SimpleRoot updated via the program) and I consistantly get the Main Version is Older, Update Fail! error. I've rebooted and tried at least 8 times so far. My phone is connected as charge only and usb debugging is active.

So can someone please tell me what I did wrong or what direction I didn't follow correctly? Does HTC Sync have to be running in the background or something? I'm out of ideas...

EDIT: Well... this is silly. Here's what I did. I tried to delete all the contents of the unzipped SimpleRoot folder and noticed that 3 files couldn't be deleted because they were apparently in "use." Looks like the adb stays open, even after you exit the program. So I deleted the rest, redownloaded the OTA Simpleroot program off the main website, unzipped it into that same folder, let it fill the other files in (couldn't overwrite the 3 files), and then rebooted my computer with the usb cable unplugged. I then rebooted my phone at the same time. Then I connected the usb cable, put charge only, went into settings and enabled USB debugging, then put into charge only again just incase. Then I ran the program as administrator, let it install the update, exited the program, reopened it as administrator and then clicked root. This time... it seems to have worked. It's installing the update now... will edit this post again if I get full success.

2ND EDIT: Looks like everything worked fine. In the process of flashing radios now. Thanks jiqqaman for making it this simple, unfortunately getting through that first hurdle took a while. Definitely quick and easy if you can get past that error.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Shadöwmind:
I'm not sure if anyone else has ever gotten this problem when using an application that uses .net framework v4.0 but when I try to run the SimpleRoot application I am given an .net framework initialization error instead :(

"To run the application, you must first install one of the following

versions of the .NET Framework:

v4.0

Contact your application publisher for instructions about obtaining the

appropriate version of the .NET Framework."

I have searched the internet about this and people suggest reinstalling the .net software and using cleanup tools but this has not given any good results.

Any help is greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] DataDork:
regarding the 2 issues mentioned above..

1. main file older blah blah... copy all your info on the micro sd card to a folder on your desktop.. format the card, and only place the files needed for root on the card.. next, restart the phone and begin the rooting process.. hope that helps bc it did for me.

2. .net 4.0 ... if your using win7 .. then VM into winxp or another pc and download

.net 4, install it, reboot and try again.. worked for me.. goodluck.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rfs830:
well I just tryed to use this program but i keep getting an error

The downloaded file “simpleroot.1.0.to.1.4.wyu” failed the signature validation: Verification failed.

edit

well I went back to the site and I see that the download is not the same anymore. Its a zip file. If you unzip it you will see and update file. You can use that to update the program. Now im trying this again to see if it will work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] iansuri:
I have this same issue, and using the wyUpdate program separately still yields the same error.

How can I update?
[EVO 4G Android Development] iansuri:
And I realized my hboot is .79, will this affect my ability to even root?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
http://myevo4g.net/simple/?file_id=3
[EVO 4G Android Development] rfs830:
im using that file. How can we still if we have full root or not? I just used the program and now tehter will not work. I just tired to install a new build and it just got stuck on the loading screen. Had to go back to and old stock rom to fix it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] 355spider:
I have not seen this answered yet so here goes. I am rooted with unrevoekd 3(yes I know). I have the Fresh based on 2.2OTA. Can I run simpleroot over unrevoked 3?
[EVO 4G Android Development] noor1027:
Main Version is OLD

hi please help ... i am trying to Root MY htc EVO with latest updates Froyo 2.2

Main Version is Older, Update Fail! error. I've rebooted and tried many times times so far. My phone is connected as charge only and usb debugging is active
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrfli:
charge only doesnt work for me, I get an error that says please connect the drive
[EVO 4G Android Development] daving313:
Ahhhh... I can't get into Megaupload through my employer's internet. Boo! Come on Dropbox link!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Jim M:
WOW - EZ as 1,2,3,4

Here's what i did and it went well;

Make sure your phone is coneected as "Charge Only" and "Debugging" is on.

Press the "Step 1" button on the widows interface.

Wait for everything to happen and read the instructions in the Command Prompt Window.

Ready for "Step 2" , make sure the phone is in "Charge Only" and "Debugging" is still on, press the "Step 2" button.

Follow the instructions in the Command Prompt Window.

Ready for "Step 3", not too difficult, but make sure you go to the Flash Site on the EVO, (not on your computer), once you are on the site give it a few seconds to load fully, then press the refresh button on the EVO address bar, allow the site a few seconds to refresh and load.

I DID NOT CLOSE THE BROWSER ON MY EVO. I just left the site open and followed the Command Prompt instructions.

Ready for "Step 4" hit the Step 4 button and wait for the magic to happen, follow the instructions in the Command Prompt window, it was that EZ.

Thanks for the GUI and work put into this!!!! :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] mrfli:
that helps but I can't sun simpleroot.exe in charge only mode
[EVO 4G Android Development] killingthee:
Try this one: dl.dropbox.com/u/153205/OTA%20SimpleRoot.zip
[EVO 4G Android Development] daving313:
Thanks bud. D/Ling now.
[EVO 4G Android Development] webs05:
Reboot phone and computer with phone unplugged before rebooting both. Then when both come up fully (give them both a minute or so once OS is loaded) plug in phone and see if you get the option to set to charge only.
[EVO 4G Android Development] peepeesea:
well i have been having a weird issue with my phone not wanting to stay connected via USB and a started another thread about it. so mostly i was struggling with that aspect. once was able to get it to stay connected i set it to Charge Only mode and followed all the steps and it worked like a charm.

i wish i had more insight for you. i did hard reset my phone twice before it decided to work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kcdog52791:
I am also running into this issue. Does anyone have any idea what is going wrong?

I cannot get su access to anything.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Knight2011:
DUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU :eek: :p (in a non gay way)

I Have been at this for hours and the i read your post and BAM :D