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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dylan6879:
well i finally rooted last week and so far all is well and i love CM6 and everything else about having root but there are just a few things ive been wondering and searching for that i cant find a straight answer for.

1. ive been reading that when i unroot my pri stays at 1.34 and doesnt update to 1.40. if i update it before i unroot does that solve my problem? or if i unroot then install the 2.2 official rom that is coming out soon will that also fix my problem?

2. rooting broke my 4g and i thought it was just cm6 but when i flashed a rom with working 4g it justs kept saying connecting to sprint will unrooting fix this?

3. and lasts i actually want to unroot because my phone is just acting a little crazy with all these roms ive been using nothing is 100% and i keep getting an error 170 and ive tried reinstalling htc sync and ruuing from fastboot and i just cant figure out what to do if anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 87Octane:
Try doing this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915

That should give you latest version with latest radios which might fix 4g problems. Did you flash latest radios before flashing CM6?

As far as unrooting you need to get stock 1.47 RUU and flash it. From what I read your pri will not revert to 1.40 but before you do this try the link I posted as that should make you completely stock with root. If that doesnt work I would also suggest you search for 4g fix, there are tons of threads on this. If all else fails you can unroot but it is much easier to troubleshoot your phone will its rooted. Just my opinion.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dylan6879:
alright i did what that link said my phone is acting better but i cant tell if 4g is working since i only get it at my job my pri is still 1.34 just wondering if the pri actually affects things and if it will mess me up if unroot without pri 140 thanks for the help
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegasun18:
Currently once you root your PRI goes to 1.34 permenatly. It shouldnt have any major effects on your phones performance. If yuo unroot your phone stays at 1.34 aain shouldnt cause any issues unless you try to exchange and find the exceptionally with it sprint rep.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boss21:
so i just got my evo and i would like to put themes and make some changes to it but im coming from windows mobile and its really different do i need to root my phone to install themes and taskbar and stuff like that and exactly what is rooting ur phone

so if some1 could please explain i would be very grateful and promise i wont ask a million questions after u have told me
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegasun18:
First lets go over rooting: Rooting is a technique that lets you get past all the security locking down your phone (more or less). It allows you to put in your own recoveries and read/write portions of the phone that could not have been done before. Basically when it comes down to it to unlock "full nand" there are usually 2 steps to do it manually one gets you a basic root which allows you some level of access and the second step gives you full nand which replaces your "hboot" with the engineering version allowing you complete control.

ok now on to themes - for the most part yes you need to root to change themes. These are flashed just like custom roms. which you do by powering down the phone holding the vol down button and the power button till your hboot comes up and select recovery. this should take you to what ever recovery you have installed (normally clockwork for newer people) and yuoc an select flash zip from sd.

As for making changes or making your own themes i am not very familiar with it so i will leave that to another to go over. hopefully that answered some of your questions if not feel free to ask.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boss21:
yes that does help a lot how do i know what kind of recovery i want all i really want to do themes and takbar and icons
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegasun18:
the recovery is basically just the interface you use to flash/backup, I would just stick with clockwork unless you find a theme/rom instructing you otherwise. Most methods of rooting have you put it on through the steps and no reason to change it unless you have to if not using it much.

as for changing JUST app icons you can actually do that without root but you need an app. I havent used it but i believe bettercut works to do this. you can make folders with appOrganizer or folder organizer, and you can change your "dock" and icons on the dock using a new launcher (LauncherPro /ADW are poular) all without rooting.

Changing menu icons and notification/taskbar colors etc though does require rooting.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boss21:
thanks for ur help really do appericate it im going to atemp to root it now is it hard to do and do i have to worry about bricking or any bad **** happening
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] omegasun18:
it isnt to hard to do just take it one step at a time. There is always some risk of something going wrong but following the direction I feel it is very slim that you brick your phone. I think using simpleroot is probably the easiest if you have the 1.47 ota already (menu >settings >about phone> software information >software number), I haven't used it but have heard good things. Just remember to tell it to update your recovery.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tyzing:
I keep posting the question in the AVA thread (which is the ROM I'm running RC3) but it keeps getting lost and nobody answering. I do not have Google Maps installed...some how I lost it during the flash. Here's what I've done to try to install it

1. Install unsuccessful from Market

2. Reinstall from Ti Backup - failed

3. Install APK from unzipped ROM dump - unsuccessful

4. Downloaded someone else's file that didnt work

The only reason I care is because every time I click "Navigation" nothing happens and I'm sure its because I dont have any maps for it to use

I'm not really a noob but I am when it comes to ADB so I hope the fix doesnt involve that but if it does I'll figure it out I'm sure. Thanks guys and of course I've searched but nobody has really had this problem
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] campchi:
why use the rc3 when the official one should be out in a couple of days
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Albaholic:
try

adb remount

adb shell rm /system/app/Maps.apk

adb uninstall com.google.android.apps.maps

and then reinstall from market
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jxs1984:
The other day I forgot to remove the evo out of my pockets and went swimming with it. It was submerged for a good 4 or 5 minutes and its been in a bag of rice for two days so far. The wetness indicator is pink on both battery and the device. Theres still some water in the lcd screen and its slowly drying little by little. However I tried to boot it up and its stuck on the "HTC EVO 4G" screen... I can only access the screen when you press vol down + power. Look like it needs to be replaced.

Couple questions that I have:

1. I have the $7 a month insurance option and I don't mind paying the $100 fee but do they cover water damage? Will they give me a new phone?

2. My phone is fully rooted with CM6 rom on there... are they going to find out? How can I fully wipe this out before I make the switch?

3. Do you know if the EVO are still out of stock/backordered at this moment? How long should I expect the new replacement?

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ReallyShawn:
Covered

The asurion insurance certificate (that is what you have) says it covers liquid damage. I presume swimming leads to liquid damage.

My son's EVO was shattered in early July and it took about 10 days from start of claim until the replacement arrived.:)

I can't imagine that they would find out about the rooting. Even if they did, how can that explain why they should not cover the liquid damages. LOL
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toenail78:
dude, if your paying the $7 insurance either way your stuck paying the $100 deductible so just report it stolen so you have an extra battery and back cover... just keep that bad boy for parts
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strung:
bummer!

you are in luck thou.. anything accidental including water damage is covered.

Nobody cares about rooting that's just software which is re-written when the phone is refurbished (and yours is probably toast anyway).

My friend had one replaced and it took about 11 days or so...the supply is probably still low and demand high for these phone so it might be a bit of a wait :cool:

BTW when your submit the damaged phone to asurion, they do not want the battery.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jxs1984:
do I have to file a police report in order to do report it stolen?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ReallyShawn:
Don't mess with insurance fraud. Even for a damaged phone I had to sign an affidavit that this is what happened. Just submit for water damage - you can add a battery AND charger for less than 15 bucks on eBay.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MCL1981:
Keep the battery. You don't have to send it to them. As for the back cover, I guess it sank in the river......
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jxs1984:
thanks. i will report it for water damage... but most likely i will receive a refurbished evo right?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
OK, this is downright embarrassing, I have linux experience, I have experience unlocking and flashing almost every HTC winmo device, and right now I seriously need a clue on how to flash my evo with damagecontrol.. i believe i already rooted it properly, i come to this conclusion by typing "id" at the terminal on the device and the uid is root. seriously i feel dumb right now.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayonesa:
well if you are rooted all you need to do is put the rom zip on your memory card and then go into recovery..

from there wipe then flash from zip.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
from what ive seen soo far, might i have to rename the damagecontrol rom zip to pc36IMG.zip? and to get to the recovery screen just hold vol down and power?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cloud858rk:
You don't need to rename it. Yes, that is how you get into recovery. If you're using ClockworkMod recovery, then you should select "Install zip from SD card" and then browse to the ROM, then install it. You might need to wipe your data first for it to work properly. Do a nandroid backup first in case something goes wrong.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skeptron:
ROM Manager... works wonders for noobs like us
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
ok, Maybe i need to see the whole picture in a verifyable way. Just so i can see this thing from the inside out i have some more questions.

1. How do i verify that I have full root access? I am root when i "id" at console.

2. Im assuming NAND is protected storage onboard the phone.. How do i verify I have it unlocked?

3. How do i know the recovery image has been flashed?

Where these questions come from is the fact that I used jiqqaman's OTA simple root witch i think was a big mistake if i was to understand what is actually happening and being done.. so basically after running OTA simple root i have no idea whats been done, or how it was done...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayonesa:
if you used simply root you should be ok.. i rooted my Evo 1st thing the "old way".. not sure how to check if you are fully rooted. maybe someone else can help there.

1st thing you need to do is find the pc36IMG.zip and delete it of remane it.... i did mine root-pc36IMG.zip

then power off the phone..... when its off hold the power button and volume down ( same time) this should give you a white screen while it reads for the pc36 zip... since you remaned it nothing will happen.... after this you should see recovery.. should be the 2nd one...

volume down to highlight it and hit power buttom

the phone should go into recover mode.... from there you should see wipe etc... wipe data and cache then flash rom from zip

dont remane the rom.... volume keys to navigate..

hope this helps
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
ok, so far so good, but when i go to flash the new rom, I choose install update from SDcard, it then looks for it and cant find it. The rom is on the root of the SD and it's named "DamageControlv3.1.2-deodexed.zip" also trying the ROM manager pops an error of "an error occured while attempting to run privileged commands."
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hved999:
Alright what you need to do is download ROM manager from the market. Once you do that do the "flash clockworkmod recovery" and then once its done click on "reboot into recovery" then you should be able to install the ROM. Hope this helped
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hved999:
I dont think you have it rooted.... does SuperUser prompt you to allow access? if so click on "allow"
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayonesa:
correct me if im wrong but he shouldnt have superuser since he is still on the stock rom.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayonesa:
it should find the rom.. where you can volume down to highlight it.

are you unpluged from the computer while you do this?

once rooted.. simply put the rom in your card and unplug the phone to flash.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
Ok, The missing link here being the clockwork recovery mod.. Think im back on track here
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hved999:
well once i had rooted my phone (this was over a month ago) via unrevoked it installed superuser for me... so idk. and it was on the stock ROM
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trogdor182:
Okay I have no clue what you have and don't have. But a few thoughts, make sure you are choosing install zip from sdcard/choose zip from sdcard and not apply sdcard:update.zip. If you are unsure you have a recovery image flashed, in extras on SimpleRoot there is an option to flash recovery. Other than that not too sure what is wrong.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] campchi:
unrevoke will only give you root and not nand unlocked...,you need to run toast method 2 nand unlock.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 87Octane:
When you boot into recovery (while the phone is off hold volume down and power up) check the top of the screen to see what version hboot you have. If you ran simple root and showing version 0.79.0000 then something went wrong. It should say 0.76.2000
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] soundwavedj:
I am having the exact same issue. I get the error message from rom manager as well. And I cannot tether. I flashed some other roms that have had too many bugs to count so I am back at "just rooted" nandroid restore and am getting the same errors. What is the next step?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 87Octane:
He mentioned that he ran simple root program not unrevoked and simple root will unlock nand. See my post above to verify if your actually rooted. If hboot version is .79 then you have not unlocked nand.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] x9x0:
success, it seems once youve already used simpleroot, it's a PITA to get clockwork on it unless you use the option in extras of simpleroot. Success is mine, although i think i have a few more grey hairs for it. Thanks to all those who helped. And to put out words of advice for any other newbs... when they say wipe, they mean cache, userdata AND DELVIC! If you dont you might crap yourself when the phone goes into boot loop! I know i almost lost it. Thanks again everyone!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] gatorlounge:
I really hope the mods dont close cause this needs to be out there....

I am starting this thread to try to help protect the developers work from scammers....

I ask that if you see someone trying to sell the work of the devs. via ebay craigslist or any other site that you report it in this thread to help stop them in there track.... Hopefully if they see there ads listed here when they come to steal the work they will stop trying to sell it....

This money belong to all the people that has made this all possible....

This is the latest ad I have found which is just wrong.....

Android on your HD2 - $75 (arlington)

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Date: 2010-07-27, 11:33AM CDT

Reply to: sale-trwg7-1865976865@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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i can make ur hd2 phone dual boot to have winmo and android on your phone both in working order i do have everything on a laptop and can meet to show you my working device and mod your device to match it...plz text (469)-684-8218 or reply to this email for questions !! price depends on your location and how far i have to drive

•Location: arlington

•it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

PostingID: 1865976865
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] bangsters:
damn that is just wrong....and they even left their phone number...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] gatorlounge:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-HD2-Android...d=ViewItem&pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3caf4d42c1

HTC HD2 Android 2.1 Installation Instructions

I am selling installation instructions for how to put Android 2.1on your HD2. I will give you step by step instructions on how to put a functioning Android ROM on your HTC HD2.

Android is what your HD2 has been waiting for. The current ROM's available are very stable and everything works-bluetooth, calling, email, text, data, Android Market--you just need to know how to do it!!

You are purchasing many hours of research condensed and compiled into easy to read instructions on three pieces of paper. i own the copyright to the instructions, and they are solely my research. I tell you where to go to get the files and then what to do with them to get it running on your HD2. Not breaking your phone and doing it right the first time is what this is about. I have created step by step instructions for you to read and follow, the rest is up to you.You should be up and running within an hour of receiving your instructions.

Please call text or email me with any questions you may have!!!

586-665-6669

I can also update you to the latest version of 2.2 Froyo upon request.

Other sellers may promise you Android on your HD2 which is only partially usable and experimental, but I will tell you how to install a fully functional, stable Android build.

If you are a seller and want to increase your HD2 selling price, let me help you sell for over $100 more per item with this advanced ROM.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] asphaltkiller:
We shall flood him with texts asking him to drive anywhere to install android. He ll loose his time and money

Sent from my Androihd2
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] niiza:
that is just horrible! if anyone asked me, id do it for free and DEFINITELY tell them i didnt come up with this and give credit to those who did.

What these devs did is amazing and they seriously deserve the credit!

LAAAAAMEEEE!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] pandnaka:
I have had seen that on craislist add to, not to long ago but I have post tell all the craigslist shoper said that a guy who posted claiming that he could get android to run on HD2 for 40 dollar is a scammer, Cause I know it should be free and I have link the website to here xda-developer.

I don't think it right making money from other people work!!!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] DontHate:
i suppose its fair to ask for money to drive to someone and give them a personal tuition on installing android and how to use it on your hd2.

i like to find information and figure things out by myself to do stuff.

some people arent very good at rooting out what they need to do but they are still capable of understanding something if someone sits down and explains it to them.

maybe it will bring some new people into the xda world. loads of people have an hd2 as an upgrade and dont know anything about it.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] xfinrodx:
I feel that if credit is given freely where it is due, the *service* should be allowed.

Most people won't go put replacement parts on their car, and mechanics don't (generally) create their own parts from molten metal. That said, most mechanics also won't say that they DID create the parts from molten metal.

I haven't offered my services as a "phone mechanic" but if I did, AND posted links to the original works, AND made it clear that I was simply selling a service, would I be villified by the development community?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] TezukaK61:
That's because people with no knowledge about cars should not tamper with their cars or they may cause some serious damage. Putting Android on the HD2 has no ill effects at all and does not warrant a $75 service charge or any at all. Something like this is as stupid as those idiots out there you see selling iPhone jailbreaks and unlocks when those are ridiculously easy as well and again cause no damage to the phone (except warranty voiding but that's to be expected).
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] ironheart:
hmm?

Please explain this to me - what kind of "service" would you offer? Downloading a rom build by someone else and extracting the file to a sd-card? And making false promises by telling your "customer" that android would be "fully functional" (there's no "fully functional" build out there!)? Wow very very impressive!!

And despite the fact that "your service" is based on the hard work of someone other than you (who really deserves the money), I am sure that this kind of "phone mechanic" wouldn't spend one single Dollar/Euro on a donation to the developers who made this possible.

This makes me sad. This makes me sick. This makes me very very angry!

My advice to the developers: Cook in a message displayed when Android is started making it clear that their piece of software is experimental, free and can freely be downloaded at xda-developers.com.

I fully second thread starter's posting - DON'T STEAL FROM THE COMMUNITY! DON'T STEAL FROM THE DEVELOPERS! And last but not least: DONATE DAMMIT!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] grusy:
Yes, that's a service. There are many people out there who need a helping hand even for the easiest things. (Ganz besonders die Amis ;-) )
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Metastable:
problem solved

nevermind...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] MMAwarrior:
Damn, already?? You what guys you can't stop this, you'll always have these punks tryin to make money off someones elses back..

My suggestion: (if possible)

I'm just an simple 1st line IT-engineer, so i wont exactly know how to do this but there must be a way to find out under which ip-adress the person is posting from on these sites.. The chance he's a member here is probably very high..

What if we get this ip, and ask the mods to permantly ban this person... ??

Anyone know if this is possible???

I think that will send a message to some people.. But I think this is unstoppable. Damn the Pirates! Shoot them all!
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Wrathlon:
Selling the instructions and packages to someone is wrong but charging someone to set it up on the phone for them because the owner isn't capable of it themselves is fine IMO.

It's no different to somewhere giving away free car batteries and charging $10 if you wanted them to install it. You aren't paying for the batteries (in this case the software), your paying for someone's time to set it up.

Regardless of how easy it is or how freely available the instructions are, if someone wants someone else to do it, it's fair enough that person charge for their time to set it up for them. The value of that time is up to the person paying it.