yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Android Development] onefreeman:
and thank YOU for the AWESOME guide. with my rooted evo, i can see the possibilities of this phone and android OS in the future,LOL :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] wormyMNT:
Remember how you pushed that huge PC36IMG.zip to your sdcard earlier? This is where that comes in handy. Once you booted into hboot, Select "bootloader" with your volume up/down buttons and hit the power button. Let it sit for a little bit while it loads the PC36IMG.zip. This can take up to 5 minutes. When it finally asks if you want to apply this zip, choose YES. (Remember, this is the same as running an RUU, so it will delete all of your user data).

what do i do if it doesnt ask me this? plz help
[EVO 4G Android Development] iROOTED:
Hey, im about to get an Evo today, does this root still work and does it have free wifi-teathering?
[EVO 4G Android Development] allynsky:
You add it later on it's own or if it's cooked in to a custom ROM.
[EVO 4G Android Development] badassdes:
Thank you. I will root my Evo today!! :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] badassdes:
Ok, now I'm on the part that I have to go to the Unrevoked site but I got this message that says they have taken the tool down due to some 'bugss they have encountered.... :eek:

Should I use unrevoked 2 instead?

Please help
[EVO 4G Android Development] Trident:
You can either do that or go to http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=unrevokedtest and try out the 3.21RC.
[EVO 4G Android Development] calopez_22:
Dont know what i am doing wrong followed the steps but when i am in the cmd prompt and type in the rageagainstthecage cmd it tells me that either there is no directory or no batch file but i see it in the tools folder.

Can anyone help please?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Trident:
When I tell you I had to type that command at least five times, I'm not joking. Each time, I had left out a space, added a word or letter, etc.

Just retype it EXACTLY as it is there. Make sure there are no spelling/spacing changes.
[EVO 4G Android Development] badassdes:
I don't know what I just did but Woot!!! I have my EVO rooted! The videos are very helpful along with the guide. Thank you all!
[EVO 4G Android Development] kho3000:
I can't seem to past the part where it says to "let Unrevoked3 do the rest".... since it's not available I'm lost as to what steps to follow. I've DL and copied of the 3 files to the card... went back in to the bootloader and run it however when I go to recovery I get a black screen with exclamation/triangle.

When booting up normally at this point it's actually pretty damn quick however I think I'm just stuck at trying to install clockwork and 2.2.

Also, I'm not sure I processed the update and installed unrevoked-forever.zip either since there aren't specific instructions how to do this nor do I find in on the phone.

Felt good up until this bottleneck. Any suggestions?
[EVO 4G Android Development] badassdes:
What I did to make sure I have it right, I just copied and pasted from the guide (Pg 1 of this thread)... that helped me :cool:
[EVO 4G Android Development] gilbert34:
rooting android 2.2 on HTC EVO

***

As soon as it is booted into recovery, you are done with that.

Next in recovery go to

***

When using the Unrevoked tool it does not take me into recovery.

Instead I get the message "failed to flash recovery image" I have been working at this for quite awhile most of yesterday. Ran through all the steps a second time just in case I missed something. I get the same result in the end. Any help is greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] erball:
Just wanted to say thanks for this method.

I had an evo that i rooted with simpleroot near launch time, and had to return it due to a bright spot on the screen.

Needless to say I wasn't going to be using a stock phone, with this method I was back up and rooted and romed within 2 hours.
[EVO 4G Android Development] shamanklng:
just rooted

Ok, I just rooted my phone now what?

My Sprint Hotspot still does not work. Do I need to install another program?

I am new to rooting.

Thank you
[EVO 4G Android Development] fxkanu:
unrevoked3 is not available ... Can I use unrevoded2 to root my EVO 4G

I have a question...

unrevoked3 is not available when I go to download

Can I use unrevoked2? Does it support EVO 4G?

What is difference between the two?

Thanks in advance for your quick support..
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Updated First Post with new instructions for using Unrevoked3 AND for when your PC36IMG.zip doesn't read from the bootloader.
[EVO 4G Android Development] youngbasedgod:
google pre8 wireless tether

download it

put it on ur sd card
[EVO 4G Android Development] shamanklng:
there is a pre9 out

how do I put it on the sd card?

Can I just drag and drop it, somewhere in a folder?

And also, what is the superuser app?

Is that where all new apps are located?

Thanks again
[EVO 4G Android Development] yankele:
After rooting no data (runing AVA V7)

Is this normal? after following all of the steps I went and installed a custom rom (ava v7) and looks like everything works but there is no internet connection at all, no email set up or anything regarding data and the worst part is that I did it for somebody else and now he is asking me whats the problem............

Should I ask AVA instead?

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
try rebooting again then seeing if internet works. If not, try reflashing, booting into the rom, then rebooting again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] yankele:
Thanks man, but looks like when the guy was setting up the google account he didn't put it right but then he did it and got internet back up.

Thank you for this really good step by step instructions it was really easy to follow.

Sorry for the mistake.
[EVO 4G Android Development] gerboli:
I just rooted my ego following fuide, this is quite the accomplishment seeing as I am not the sharpest tool in the shed I only ran into a couple of set backs along the way so I figured i would cover them real fast so that maybe others won't hit same problems... first make sure you read the guide all the way threw before attempting this as there were several extra downloads listed in guide that were not at the top lucky for me all of these happened at points where I had a working phone to download necessary. I personal use my phone as my internet connection so this would have been bad if I would have had to download more items when phone was not operative also since I just did it I hqd to use the older version of urevoked3 this did not cause any problems thqts about it any way loving the phone and the root cheers
[EVO 4G Android Development] shamanklng:
updating

so if I rooted my phone already and it ask me to install an update should I ignore it?

It is the voicemail update.
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
you can do the voice mail update.... I had the exact same voice mail update notification right when I was done rooting. I did the update which came back as an error. It would download the update and try to install and fail. But tried it twice and then it finally said there is no update. So, I'm guessing that it did update. Cause the notification went away.
[EVO 4G Android Development] raymond4:
Has anyone used the universal androot method yet to root there evo 4g
[EVO 4G Android Development] clockcycle:
Exciting, not that I needed or missed it, but like options. Thanks for the all the hard work and dealing with people asking everyday everyone ;)
[EVO 4G Android Development] t.o.m.:
Those who have successfully performed this, what is your PRI version?

Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software Information > PRI Version
[EVO 4G Android Development] Rsloan:
um I actually need help obtaining root Can we please limit this thread to help people like myself who havent obtain root yet?

I get Errror opening /sdcard/mtd-eng.img: No such file or directory

#

Once that dumps you out of the shell, type

Code:

adb shell

and you will see you now have a

Code:

#

instead of

Code:

$

now type

Code:

cd /data/local

./flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img

that will flash your misc partition with Toast's mtd-eng.img.
[EVO 4G Android Development] superlinkx:
So I did everything, got root, S-OFF and updated to 2.2 through RUU. I've been trying the fastboot but it keeps giving me an error about /sdcard/recovery.img. I put RA's recovery as recovery.img on my sdcard, so anyone know why its not working right?
[EVO 4G Android Development] trim81:
OK I can confirm unrevoked and unrevoked forever does not unlock the nand. (cannot install cyanogen)

You need to perform step #2 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7689655&highlight=permission+denied#post7689655
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
Post to YouTube!!!

I second that! A vid is worth a million bits of text...
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
PRI Version 1.40_003
[EVO 4G Android Development] caparros12:
i think i will wait for an video instruction on youtube hopefully it will happen, also there is anything diferent to have the free wifi tether? or not...
[EVO 4G Android Development] hesantos83:
when I get to the boot loader its not finding the PC36IMG it keeps saying wrong image..
[EVO 4G Android Development] dirtyernie:
Thanks trim!
[EVO 4G Android Development] arausch:
From a previously unrooted 2.2:

1.40_003
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bizdady:
Too bad cant do this from work. Will be trying this for sure when I get home! Thanks a million.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rocatorreon:
When I try to to the following step:

Remember how you pushed that huge PC36IMG.zip to your sdcard earlier? This is where that comes in handy. Once you booted into hboot, Select "bootloader" with your volume up/down buttons and hit the power button. Let it sit for a little bit while it loads the PC36IMG.zip. This can take up to 5 minutes.

I get an error saying:

Main Version is Older!

Update Fail!
[EVO 4G Android Development] backdown:
For some reason i can't install the SDK setup..anyone? I get an error "
[EVO 4G Android Development] bspeckpizza:
Sounds like your ruu needs to be newer or the same as. I had that problem once with my touch pro 2
[EVO 4G Android Development] caparros12:
Please a youtube video....... Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] bar3m3tal:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=you+might+want+to+force+download+through+http+in+the+settings
[EVO 4G Android Development] hakeem0996:
please do a video
[EVO 4G Android Development] Topgun966:
Follow the instructions of the error it tells you how to fix it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
So, after root what [can we / should we] delete from our sd cards?
[EVO 4G Android Development] shamanklng:
usb tethering

Is the an app for usb tethering for rooted phone?

Because I read PdaNet blocks secure sites.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
Some programs require superuser permission to run after your phone is root, so superuser app grants those permissions. Search for it in market and install it. Then you can just install Wireless Tethering (not from market) onto your phone instead of using USB Tethering. Need to make sure you allow installation of non-market place applications to install it (settings->applications->unknown sources).

Go to http://codes.google.com//p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list on your phone and download it, easier that way but if you downloaded it on your comp, you can just transfer it to the SD card (if you downloaded it on the phone, it would be put into the 'download' folder but you can put it anywhere as long as you remember where it is and use ASTRO or EStrong file managers to look for that installation file to install Wireless Tethering).
[EVO 4G Android Development] werty10:
The links are broken for downloading clockworkmod recovery and Amon_RA's recovery ican someone post another link.
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
The links are not broken....
[EVO 4G Android Development] notnbutlov:
A noob question, How to update?

Now that I have a rooted phone. I want to update to a new ROM, do I have to update droid 2.1 to 2.2 in order to update to a new ROM?

Any help from anybody will be appreciated.
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
can someone please answer this question... I've seen the question asked multiple times in this thread with no responses...

After root what files [can we / should we] delete from our sd cards?

I just don't want to have that PC36IMG on there if I go back into hboot or recovery and then it reloads it and asks me to start update and blah blah blah..... you get the gist. I would rather not have a bunch of unnecessary files on my SD card...

Thanks Again.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
I would say yes you can delete them since you are rooted. You can always leave a copy on your comp or since newer/updated files are coming out, you can download a new copy if you ever do need them. Maybe even go ahead and do a nand backup so if anything does happen, you can just restore back.
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Sorry, yeah, you can delete everything you used to root after you are done.
[EVO 4G Android Development] XxBman83xX:
Ok, so I was doing great up until the point where I had to download unrevoked 3. In the guide it says that unrevoked comes as zipped file (at least it says in the video walkthrough) . Although, when i downloaded it, it came as reflash_package.exe file therefore there wasn't a modified android usb driver included with it, which is obviously an import file to complete the installation. I selected the file directly from the firefox download window and it ran the program directly from there. No unzipping or anything... Any input on working around this, or is there another location that i can download the file from that has the modified android usb file? Or am I just missing something?
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
Thanks!

Is there any difference in the PC36IMG's ??? I'm pretty sure we had to download it twice right? Is it the same file?

Just wondering which I should keep a copy of on my comp...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Trident:
When you double click on that file, it will automatically decompress the files and you'll have everything you need.
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
They are actually different, the second one is a modified 2.2 RUU that I made, which is the newest
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
Just got a notification of a PRL update... is this safe to do?
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
I updated mine through Sprint update with no problems.
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
Ok, just did prl update and everything went fine.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dmhmiami:
Superuser Permissions vs Superuser APP

I used the new Unrevoked3 on my wife's phone and everything went fine, but she still had the old Superuser Permissions App on her phone, and I can't get the new Superuser APP from the market to install

is this a problem? she has full root, and wifi tethering works.

thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] brahhm:
OK call me nuts, but i went back to stock for a little to start over. And i mean the RUU_SuperSonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.26.651.6_Radio_2.15.00.07.28_NV_1.71_003_release_147044_signed.exe that came out recently.

But now i miss my root and since i cleaned out the phone and the SD card, i want to flash back to root. Now i have a few semi-noob questions:

1) Will this do Full unlock, IE root / Nand unlock.

2) Since using the unrEVOked files, does this actually unlock nand the right way?

3) Will this work on my 3.26.651.6 Evo

4) After doing this will i be able to flash any rom / kernel and still be rooted and nand unlocked?

5) Can you still flash Amon_ra or clockwork recoveries if you want to?

6) Will you have to redo Hboot and stuff like you have to do with UnrEVOked forever 3.21 to be able to flash custom roms?

If i think of anything else i will update this. I have looked in this thread and while some of the questions might have been answered, just no fully answered.. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
Really stupid question but... After rooting, if i power on my EVO by pressing the down volume rocker and power, what will happen?

Will it go to the normal white screen with the android guy at the bottom on a skateboard, or will it be the Amen_Ra thing?

I know... dumb question. I'm just afraid to mess something up if I don't know what to do when I get there.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Karadorde:
1) Yes

2) Yes

3) Yes

4) Yes except for CM6. You will need hboot .76.2 for that.

5) I don't see why not but I am not positive. Forgive me.

6) Hboot will need to be redone if you want to flash CM6. Other than that you should be able to flash any ROM you'd like.
[EVO 4G Android Development] mmegalodon:
When you boot in, you go down to Recovery and you enter that way. Either Amon / Clockwork.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
thats what it says, but it actually works on secure sites. why not use wifi tether instead? just need to download the pre8 or pre9 release from google code directly. works like a charm.

check this as well:
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
it will take you to the HBOOT screen. from there, you can go into the recovery if you choose to.
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
5) Yes. you can flash them as you please.

6) This depends on the specific custom rom's requirements. so, as pointed out above, if you want CM6.. then you have to flash to the .76 hboot.
[EVO 4G Android Development] apetrovsky:
adb shell does not get in as root

hi there I tried to look through post but I could not seem to find anyone having same issue. unless I missed it.

I have evo 4g sprint

I followed steps and everything went as planned

i have superuser app on phone.

when i tried to get in through CMD

shell jumps into $ tried su but all I get is permission denied .

anyone has any ideas? do i need to repeat steps again?

thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] ncompservices:
updating your evo 4g after rooting

what will happen if I let sprint update my firmware?

they just came out with a framerate cap update - any thoughts?
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7974940&postcount=1879
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
30 fps fix from sprint.

Ok, so apparently according to Engadget.com Sprint has an update for the EVO coming today 9-22-10. One of the things it's suppose to fix is the 30 FPS cap...

This is one of the main reasons why I rooted...

CAN WE (ROOTED) PERFORM THIS UPDATE SAFELY?
[EVO 4G Android Development] regaw_leinad:
well, if you've run unrevoked forever, you can BUT you wont have root in the rom.. start from part 2 in my guide, and SKIP EVERYTHING that has to do w/ the PC36IMG.zip

put busybox and 2.2-root on the sdcard, and flash the 2.2-root in recovery. You should have root access and you can install Superuser from the Market
[EVO 4G Android Development] generalExpert:
OK, Great. Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] tech-9:
AWESOME!!!!!!!

JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKS!!!!! JUST UNLOCKED AND ROOTED MY EVO .. :D IT TOOK ME A MINUTE ABOUT A WHOLE DAY OR SO .. TO DECIDE WHICH STEP-BY-STEP TO USE .. AS IF YOU SEARCH YOU WILL FIND MANY!!! :confused: HOWEVER, I FOUND THIS ONE TO BE THE MOST USEFUL AND EASY TO USE!!! :cool: SO JUST WANTED TO GIVE YOU PROPZ SO FAR SO GUD ON MY EVO .. BOUT TO FLASH IT TO CRICKET .. I WAS HAVING TROUBLE FLASHING IT USING SOME OTHER GUYZ METHOD B/C ONE OF THE RECOVERY FILES WAS MISSING .. ..ANYWAYS EXCELLENT JOB ON THE STEP-BY-STEP .. MY EVO ND I THANK YOU!! :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] reef recon:
regaw_leinad

Good morning I see you live in Miami. I live in Cutler Ridge. I was wondering if you would be willing to root my Evo? I would appreciate your help Thanks Denis
[EVO 4G Android Development] Pito67:
Back up before rooting.

I tried to back up my apps with Mybackup , but I cannot see the only App that I have bought ( Wunder Radio ) so I haven't been able to back it up before root my device.

My question is If I root my EVO can I download my Wunder Radio App without having to pay again?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] omarumolina:
Step by Step, works perfect to unlock Evo4g Sprint (froyo)

I just want to say thanks to the developers for taking their time to post it.

I did use a Laptop Win7-pro

I follow all the instructions without skip any.

Great, my phone is now unlocked THANKS :-)

Omar

Los Angeles, CA
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
do u still have the .apk file? check in your downloads, you can back that up manually on your SD Card
[EVO 4G Android Development] Pito67:
it doesn't show up in my App folder.

System/app/

Where could it be? I tried all metods and still don't know how to back it up.

thanks,
[EVO 4G Android Development] boostin91tsi:
I am at the end where i have finished the part of Unrevoked 3, and it is time for me to reboot after I've updated PC36IMG, but everytime after I try to put it into recovery mode, it goes to the HTC Evo White screen and changes to the black screen with the red arrow over the Evo. What do I do to fix this? It is already loading up as "SUPERSONIC EVT2-3 SHIP S-OFF" with "RADIO 1.39.00.04.26". Please help, thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] #Winning#:
Does anyone have any idea if this root method still works with the new OTA 3.29?
[EVO 4G Android Development] chefp:
Mad props to regaw! It felt like a mini-marathon but finally finished it and have a rooted Evo.

Still hate that Sprint charges a mandatory $10 extra for Evo's 4g. It's fast... reeeaal fast... and I'm addicted :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] TickLe MY eLMo:
Really quick question, if i upgrade to 2.2(and in turn, also get the new update which solves the fps cap issue), will i still be able to use my wireless tether app, or is that for sure bunk once you upgrade to 2.2?

Well, i looked a page back and surprise! the newer versions do, so nevermind. I do wonder though if this works for the new OTA update for sure? Now that they've fixed the FPS cap, i REALLY want to update bad. Any word on this?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Jpfowl:
Is there any way that I can back up my device in case I fail when rooting? Also is there a way I can back up all my apps so I can easily get them after I root? This may or may not be related but all my apps are free or demos.
[EVO 4G Android Development] marvin526:
How do you unroot can any one help please
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
Don't think there is a way to make a backup without being rooted. If you can install either Amon_RA or ClockworkMod Recovery, you can do a nandroid backup of your ROM but again, I do believe you need to be rooted to have those installed (please, someone correct me if I'm wrong about this). As long as you follow the instructions in the first post, you shouldn't run into much (or if any) problems at all. But if you are concerned about losing all your data/apps/whatever, then you should look into using Unrevoked 3.21 to root since you won't lose data using that method.

Some of the custom ROMs now have DarkTremor Ap2SD or App2SD part of it which essentially installs all apps to the SD card so even if you do wipe your phone's data, the apps will still remain. But it does require you to initially back up your SD card and reformat it into the correct partitions to work properly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
There is a guide put out by djR3Z on how to unroot your phone here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=780141
[EVO 4G Android Development] rajas_evo:
you can backup your apps & data by using MyBackup Pro from the market. i use this every time i update my phone. i like how it lets me backup my SMS and phone call logs. its a pretty neat app. and you dont need root to use it.

now, as far as a full backup of your phone, you cant do that without root, it suckx, but its one of the main reasons i rooted my phone, to be able to backup my phone/data. once rooted, you can do a nandroid backup.

as for your apps, you might wanna try AppBrain Market Sync, it lets you sync the apps on your phone over the internet. so, if (more like when) you do another update, you can let AppBrain take care of re-installing all the Apps for you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] marvin526:
And that would unroot this method here