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[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
One of his problems hasn't been answered really, so I'm sure he's just looking for different methods.

I'm having the same problem, stuck at: Flashing recovery image. Do not touch your phone

Used all suggestions except uninstalling sense, which I haven't been able to find out how to do yet. Running Windows 7 Business 32bit, have hboot usb drivers installed, running exe in compatability mode, running as admin.

No go.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
When did I ever down the 2.2 root. DO you even read the posts I write. I have been nothing but praising and ASKING FOR HELP. Go away.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bspeckpizza:
I just said sorry I read your post wrong. Once again sorry.
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
i am no pro, but it appears the method is to just flash back to an older image and then they are using unrevoked to root from there. perhaps you could try all the steps to getting the old image flashed and then replacing the unrevoked steps with the steps from an older method (probably the 1.47 method) to complete the process. i would give it a go, but i already have root.

if i am wrong then someone stop me 'cause i don't wanna point people in the wrong direction.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Im trying the OTA simple root method right now. Ill let you know if that works. I am a similer setup as you except I am running 64bit. Doesnt seem to have any issues because there is no errors. And if I start a adb shell in cmd it does kill the connection of unrevoked so it is connected.
[EVO 4G Android Development] xefe1:
okay my phone did not automatically reboot, it just pulled up the HBOOT. Am i supposed to follow the directions for UNREVOKED 3 ?

or do i put my phone in recovery method?

Unrevoked 3 is telling me to HBOOT USB.

What I read in guide tells me once im in recovery mode and leads me to believe i should do recovery.
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
sweet. i'll just wait here till your done.

*whistling and twiddling thumbs*
[EVO 4G Android Development] alextrox69:
hahahaha im on dxm idk if i can root my phone now...lolol
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
You're supposed to follow the instructions for unrevoked3.

It will go thru a process and reboot a few times, and you just follow the instructions from the program. After it's done, THEN you do the recovery steps.

And if you're running windows you have to make sure the hboot drivers are installed, which you can get from the reflash_package extract.
[EVO 4G Android Development] cjhudson101:
OP is now one of my hero's. For the last month I've been kicking myself for accepting the OTA update!
[EVO 4G Android Development] jpspyro:
Confirmed. SimpleRoot 1.47.. and Toast's methods for 2.1 root do work after you downgrade.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tws101:
So if I use this method

Downgrade to 2.1

Unrevoke 3

Unrevoke forever to get S-OFF

Apply the 2.2 OTA

Install super user app from the app store

Then I have a rooted stock 2.2?
[EVO 4G Android Development] garyfunk:
I also got stuck on unrevoked3. Once I uninstalled HTC Sync, I was able to compete unrevoked3 and all is good on my EVO Droid.
[EVO 4G Android Development] xefe1:
okay gotta go in where you installed reflash package and click on the hboot driver.htm.

that will point ya for directions to getting HBoot driver installed.

Might wanna add this in the guide. Just for idiots like me :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Its goin so far so good on step 4 :D

*CROSSES FINGERS* this usually takes a few

IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Simpleroot OTA DOES WORK!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] hesantos83:
no matter what I tried I keep getting no image or wrong image any ideas. thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
sorry, its in the reflash_package extract. it's an html file called hboot driver.html
[EVO 4G Android Development] g0rey1:
backup?

first time poster, long time lurker.

first, thank you for all the hard work. it is truly appreciated. i recently switched to evo from palm pre and am very happy. now that this is out, i am anxious to play.

one question though - you post the standard disclaimer "back up your stuff before you do this"...

how does one back up their non-rooted phone please?

thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Noxious Ninja:
I think there was an HTML document inside the Unrevoked 3 zip explaining how to install the drivers.

EDIT: kudosmag beat me to it. :P

Sent from my HummerPhone using the XDA App
[EVO 4G Android Development] jpspyro:
It works. I am not happily back on cyanogen. :)

Pushing RC2 and CM6 Snap v7... Oh how I've missed this.
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
sweet. now start a new thread. also, HIGH FIVE!
[EVO 4G Android Development] wase4711:
I read the first 20 pages, but didnt see it..

Is there any love for us MAC users??

thank you!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Ill just have him edit the first post in this one with a unrevoked alt and upload the files to the repo (same as the current repo for this root)
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
Agreed, I got stuck on this for a long time also.

Right now I'm stuck at the point where reflash.exe (unrevoked3) is running. I run it and it says it's waiting for me to plug in my phone. I plug in my phone and it says pushing recovery image. It's been sitting there for 10 mins. I assume that isn't normal?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
It actually seems to work better on mac than windows :P :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
i love that you thought to switch out unrevoked with another method. i was asking about it, but no way to test it. great minds think alike. and another -- HIGH FIVE!
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
Make sure debug mode is still on

Are you running windows 7?

Did you put the exe in compatability mode as suggested? (right click the exe, select properties, go to the compatability menu)

Are you running the exe as administrator?

Did you try closing unrevoked, unplugging and reconnecting the phone, then running the exe again?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
HIGH FIVE!!! AHHH this is truly a great day. When I saw my evo fall off the balcony 20 stories down my heart sank, when my replacement had 2.2 was even worse I CAN GET MY CM6 BACK!! :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
We have confirmed that the Simpleroot OTA method works It is a simple tool at works fine :D If you cant get unrevoked to work
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Where can I download SimpleRoot? THANKS!
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
just an FYi for anyone who is running unrevoked3 on windows 7, htc SYNC is infact causing problems. Simply uninstall it from your PC once you get to the unrevoked steps, and it should continue. I kept mine in compatability mode though, and still ran as administrator
[EVO 4G Android Development] MikeC84:
I used simple root a while back to root and just FYI it does not unlock NAND. You have to use another tut to fully unlock nand.

Use this after running simple root to fully unlock NAND

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715915
[EVO 4G Android Development] rjmjr69:
AWESOME now for the 1 click method lol
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
I did double check that debug is still on

I'm running WinXP Pro SP3. I didn't put it in compatability mode, I must have missed that in the thread. Which OS did it want me to make it compatable with?

I am admin, and I have unplugged the phone and run it a few times. I just uninstalled HTC Sync and am going to reboot my computer and try again. Please let me know if you have any other thoughts, I'll post results of my next trial in a bit.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Im uploading it right now gimme like 10 min ill have a link
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
even if you're the admin of the computer, right click the file and select "run as" and type in the admin info.

You only have to use compatibility mode if you're running win7
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Okay, got it. If you need help with all this, PM me. I am new at this and figured it out.

I am almost done with mine (root is done - just trying to figure out how to put cyanogen on)
[EVO 4G Android Development] jpspyro:
SimpleRoot 1-click..

h_t_t_p://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=720565

Use the search function...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
You must have used a older version. I am installing CM6 as we speak nand is unlocked. It would have errored out by now
[EVO 4G Android Development] EyeslikeOlives:
Remember to uninstall HTC Sync from computer and to install the Android driver via the html file that comes with Unrevoked 3. Also, not sure if this also NAND unlocks but am told that Unrevoked only roots the phone, so I'm also using part 2 of Toasts method for NAND unlock.

Also remember to always wipe delvik and cache before flashing a ROM and to flash the newest WiMax and Radio files.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Simpleroot OTA that is VERIFIED that works with this.

http://evo4g.me/downloads/OTASimpleRoot.zip
[EVO 4G Android Development] alextrox69:
ok m on step 5

"

Once ready, type these commands in cmd prompt from your adb tools directory.

"

what does that mean....how do i get to cmd..help please
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Thanks for your expertise, but I saw "If you amazingly got your EVO with 2.2 or flashed it, theres no way to root 2.2 as of YET!!!" on the page, so I ASSumed this was outdated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] EyeslikeOlives:
Wow, no need to quote the entire OP lol
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Yea the link I posted is the one i used that works
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
go to the android-sdk-windows/tools folder, shift+right click it and select: open command window here
[EVO 4G Android Development] alextrox69:
help me please i need help
[EVO 4G Android Development] alextrox69:
thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
wait. so you need the command window in windows?

hit the windows key+r and then type in "command" in the run field.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wase4711:
how so? you cant run an .exe on a mac...
[EVO 4G Android Development] alextrox69:
its says adb is not reconized as a command
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Make sure you are in the tools folder
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
was it as simple as replacing the unrevoked step with the simple root?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
I am not sure I am pure linux/windows i avoid macs like the plague. But I know that the creator of this root for 2.2 did it on mac.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
Once you follow my instructions it should recognize it as a command.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Yup, just download the tool and go through the steps and follow the directions.

O and dont forget after you are done to click on tools and flash recovery and you are good
[EVO 4G Android Development] mondragon21:
After step 5 I keep Having problems pushing the file through cmd prompt keeps saying

" Failed to copy " any reason why thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
Re-read the instructions and confirm the files are in the right folders. Make sure you extract the ones he tells you to extract and leave the zip files zipped where he tells you to.

If all the files are in the right places I'm not sure....
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
BINK! This worked. I just needed to right click and run reflash.exe as the actual Admin user on my computer (even though my user is an admin)

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Thanks Topgun!
[EVO 4G Android Development] hesantos83:
It does not work for me I made sure the PC36IMG.zip file was on the sd but I'm still getting this.ahhhh

SD Checking

loading.......[PC36DIAG.zip]

no image!

loading.......[PC36DIAG.nbh]

no image or wrong image!

loading.......[PC36IMG.zip]

no image!

loading.......[PC36IMG.nbh]

no image or wrong image!
[EVO 4G Android Development] TeknoJnky:
I am somewhat confused why this exploit/root method requires downgrading to 2.1, while the droid2 method does not seem to?

I am probably missing something here also, but instead of flashing a whole 2.1 rom, why couldn't you just flash a recovery and/or the unrevoked forever unlock?

I'd prefer to wait for an in-place root (no need to reset or flash whole new rom) then apply unrevoked forever, but its still very exciting and appreciate all the efforts.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Shaggy63:
From what I understand you must downgrade to 2.1 to access the NAND flash as the holes used have been closed in 2.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Reason being because this does not actually root 2.2. So the nand is locked and no root access to put in a custom recovery. This puts the phone back to 2.1 stock so it can be rooted.

Also, you dont have to use unrevoked forever. You can use and 2.1 root method you choose. I used simpleroot ota and that worked fine. Thats the one that exploits that flash issue and unlocks root. Its easy quick and painless
[EVO 4G Android Development] mondragon21:
I checked everything same problem thanks anyways

I checked everything same problem thanks Anyways :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] hesantos83:
found the problem it was the sd card. it needs to be an sdhc card in order for this to work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] TeknoJnky:
so essentially this exploit bypasses/removes the downgrade restriction, allowing the stock 2.1 PC36IMG.zip? or is this zip have a modified rom of some sort?

I understand that once at 2.1 you can use whatever existing root method you want.

But I guess what I'm not getting is, why the root allows you to flash (only) the misc partition, but not the recovery partition?
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
i have had the same problem before. i can confirm.
[EVO 4G Android Development] webdude12:
Excuse my ignorance, as I am a android newbie. But if I want to do is run apps that require root, like wifi tethering, etc... Do I need to unlock the NAND too? Or do I just need root?
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
Add me to the camp that is confused about just how rooted we are. OP says we're fully rooted. But many posters in this thread have said we aren't NAND rooted etc.

Once I finish all steps in the OP, am I now just at a state where I can run Toast Root Methods 1 and 2?

Or am I fully super duper rooted and can just install Freshhhhh :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] utnick:
topgun966 said full root and nand unlocked with his combination of methods.
[EVO 4G Android Development] maxomus:
Read this:

Sent from my phone.
[EVO 4G Android Development] suspect32:
Hoping for mac guide soon :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
I have gotten to the point with simpleroot where I am at step 3 and the cursor just blinks? Am I waiting to load before I hit step 4?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Tiffany84:
When I try to open the adb in order to be able to type in everything nothing comes up for me to type in
[EVO 4G Android Development] RichardsChris:
so i believe i have done everything right until the point where i toggle airplane mode, each time i enter the commands i get this message:

cd /data/local/tmp

$ ./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin

./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin

./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin: permission denied

what do i do, thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] drizkol:
I would start by making sure rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin has execute permissions.. maybe you missed this line...

chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
[EVO 4G Android Development] gbh62:
Suggestion for those having trouble... Just wait another day or two. It seems quite likely the unrevoked team will come out with a far simpler method that automates the 2.2 root process. They have always done so in the past.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Tiffany84:
Can somebody please tell me how I can open the adb.
[EVO 4G Android Development] drizkol:
Hate to be that guy, but there is a search button, and if you're unfamiliar with adb I think this root method may be over your head..
[EVO 4G Android Development] Tiffany84:
I've got everything downloaded but when I don't know what I need to open in order to be able to type in the cmd prompt
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
I'll help since I was there once too. You have to first download the android sdk developers toolkit. I believe there is a link in the OP regarding this. Wherever you unzip that package to on your hard drive is where you need to be. So for instance I saved it in my program files directory.

So to run adb you would go to Start, select Run, type in 'cmd' (to open a command window) and hit enter. This will open up a command window. Then you must navigate your way in that window to the tools folder of the sdk package you just saved. Once in the tools folder, you will be able to run adb.

Also, that tools folder is where the OP asks you to save a few files which you will use later.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mcjx:
Chill.

This is a discussion forum for the EVO 4G. People are allowed to talk about their problems with the phone, their solutions, and give praise to someone who worked very hard on releasing this to the public.

The guide is really easy to find too! I hope you didn't have too much trouble, unless maybe you overlooked the first post.

Anyway, thank you so much for this root! I would follow through with it, but alas my phone is not rooted, and there are some text messages and other things I would like to have saved. If someone could point me in the right direction to back up my SMS/MMS inbox, I would be grateful.
[EVO 4G Android Development] lordtigger:
meh. when I rooted my first EVO a few months ago I'd never hacked a phone and didn't understand any of the terminology you guys use, but I have a pretty extensive IT background. A lot of the problem for us newbies is that many of the Tutorials are written in a simple way that assumes you fully grasp everything that is going on, which obviously we don't.

But these steps are still 'easy' if you can just figure out what the instructions actually mean, so it doesn't mean newbs can't do them successfully. It just means we get confused pretty easy. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
ok, I think I have done it? PRI 1.34_003
[EVO 4G Android Development] godzirrarawr:
Ok, so I'm rooted, and still in 2.1, but everytime I try to apply the OTA update to 2.2, all hell breaks loose, and I have to pop my battery out.

How do I update back to 2.2?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cynikal180:
im getting the same exact problem
[EVO 4G Android Development] freeza:
why would you apply an OTA? even though unrevoked forever takes care of this, applying an OTA is pretty much asking for some trouble lol.

Use one of the prerooted Stock FroYo ROMs. (SteelH or netarchy's)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dwd3885:
This method worked perfectly for me! Thank you! Thank you! I have been waiting for this root for a while. Now onto flashing custom ROMs and WIFI TETHER!
[EVO 4G Android Development] TeknoJnky:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever#reinstalling_an_official_recovery
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Because this thread is all over the place and is confusing everyone...just saying.
[EVO 4G Android Development] klbjr:
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! You guys are F#@KING GENIUSES!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Tiffany84:
Is there any way someone that has gotten this to work walk me through this. I've rooted phones before but have never used adb. Im am so sorry to be a pest but ive been dying to root this thing for weeks now but don't really understand adb. Please
[EVO 4G Android Development] energizer1389:
Been there too. It took a while to figure out too. This should help with adb basics. Its in the wiki:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=694250
[EVO 4G Android Development] godzirrarawr:
I thought the whole idea here was root on 2.2. If I misunderstood, thats fine, I can roll back. I just already miss all the awesome little tweaks and random crap from 2.2 already.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rancherochido:
Delete the file from your evo and computer. re-download the file and then copy and past it to your sd card from your computer. It worked for me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] abstraction21:
You all Rock! Doing this now even while i'm at work. Thanks!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] djR3Z:
For everyone thats having trouble, I'll be posting a video walkthrough on how to do this at The Droid Demos hopefully tonight or tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Android Development] aragorn182:
Ok, I've read through the entire thread and I still have a quick question.

Can someone please explain this in more detail? It kind of sounds like hitting F8 repeatedly to get into Safe Mode in Windows, but I'm sure there's more to it. Please explain what I should be doing/seeing when I'm toggling Airplane mode. Do I use the "hold down power button" method to toggle it? How will I know when I've done it correctly?

Thanks in advance for the help.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
How do we know if it was a success?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jiqqaman:
You don't toggle it. The .bin file does it
[EVO 4G Android Development] freeza:
It is, and while OTA in theory should be fine, you never know what HTC is doing..

Here are a few tips to OTA or a fully stock experience minus S-OFF granted by unrevoked forever:

-Flash stock recovery found on unrevoked.com's unrevoked forever page.

-Flash stock software version 1.47 RUU. (found on ROMs section of EVO wiki)

-OTA to 2.2

-You will need to flash a custom recovery after this again to get Superuser permissions back.

ORRRRR

-Flash stock recovery found on unrevoked.com's unrevoked forever page.

-Flash Stock 2.2 RUU (found on ROMs section of EVO wiki)

-You will need to flash a custom recovery after this again to get Superuser permissions back.

ORRRR

-Flash a prerooted 2.2 ROM from SteelH or netarchy (easiest method)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
I asked this because I want to flash with cyanogen rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] freeza:
Make sure you have hboot 0.76 before hand or you may get errors while flashing. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Don't know what you mean? I have done everything here and I have reverted to 2.1 and did simpleroot. How do I know if the phone is ready for cyanogen?
[EVO 4G Android Development] cbo02:
$ does this mean i can't root ?

I get the $ symbol when I type adb shell.

Any suggestion.
[EVO 4G Android Development] aschneid:
SMS Backup and Restore in the market will do your SMS messages. Save MMS will save off your MMS attachments, also in the market. There's an SMS Backup+ or something in the market that will backup your SMS to GMail, but I have not used it.

Additionally, if I read the README in the original exploit (http://c-skills.blogspot.com/) right, you can install Superuser.apk with this exploit, and then you should be able to use one of the root-only backup programs to backup your software. Just do the steps in the guide until you get to the "#" prompt and then you can install Superuser.apk.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
hboot 0.76 Yes sir. ;-)
[EVO 4G Android Development] rebelBodhi:
Clear up these questions please?

This is awesome work, and the process is pretty well documented, but a couple important questions don't seem to have been answered yet (I've read 20-something pages)-- they've been asked but not answered, so:

After rooting, it seems you will have stock Android 2.1, rooted. But what next?

Ideally, I think (at least some of us) ideally want 2.2 rooted.

So what would be the next steps, after following the process here, to get to rooted 2.2?

The OP seems to indicate that you can accept the OTA 2.2 update after rooting, but some steps will need to be taken to re-enable the root access? What are those steps?

And finally, for those of us just doing this to get wifi-sharing, what app (or otherwise) do you install to get that? Just for the sake of clarity.

Thanks a lot! This is awesome work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
That's correct...keep going with instructions.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kudosmog:
As per instructions:

If it dumps you to a $ instead, repeat those 2 commands again, toggling airplane mode again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] freeza:
fantastic, you should be ready to go!