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[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
If your phone is already rooted, you do not need 3.21. 3.21 is just a one click root method to root 2.2 phones without having to downgrade first. Just 3.21 does nand unlock and s-off during the root process and with 3.14 you just needed to flash Unrevoked Forever separately to do that.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Waynesnside:
I'm pretty sure that 3.14 gives nand unlocked and s-off. I just checked and I have s-off.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
Ok then, then you're all set.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
Unrevoked forever gives you root at the radio level, different from other types of root...this theoretically could keep you rooted regardless of updates because updates usually patch or rewrite faults in the programming and script. Its slightly dangerous because s-off allows to flash hboots,kernals, radios and such without any checks to verify its a good image. Never be the one to test a beta of anything with unrevoked forever. Also unrevoked forever allows you to flash engineering hboot to the phone for fastboot commands ie how i flash my bootanimations and splash screens as i don't mess with the update.zip ....anyways..hope this helps....
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
Noob question: Does Superuser.apk come into play in the UnrEVOked root? I like being able to decide which apps get root access while keeping the rest without access.

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
Yes, superuser.apk is included if i remember correctly, if not you can find it in the market and dl it...
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
Thank you! I searched for superuser in this thread and nothing came up, hence the question. To enhance my understanding, Superuser IS needed for apps to gain root access?
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
Yes, you have to provide superuser access, kinda like admin privileges in windows..
[EVO 4G Android Development] kyrumo71:
Is hboot 097 causing the

"Validation Error: Backup CID is missing"
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
Search the forum for hboot for cm6, flash image from op and flash your rom without wiping anything and everything will boot back fine with no data loss, I believe its .76
[EVO 4G Android Development] djR3Z:
For those that need it, here is the guide for the .76 hboot.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=752832#
[EVO 4G Android Development] jones79:
I have a new Evo coming from Asurion due to my old Evo + Concrete = very thankful for insurance.

I used Toasts method on my original Evo to root, but think I will use unrevoked this time around.. so my question is this, Do I need to make sure I have hboot .76 before doing unrevoked or will it flash hboot .76 automatically?

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kyrumo71:
It wont let me run any PC36IMG.zips because im not rooted and S-ON, I hate having a unrooted phone
[EVO 4G Android Development] lisnup65:
I just had to swap out my Evo that I had since release day. The old one I rooted via the toast method and my new replacement was done with this one click method. The issue I am having is that my new phone does NOT allow to mount sd card as a drive on my win xp machine. I have the broken screen phone and it allows it, but the new one will NOT show up. I can run adb commands all day though. It cant be driver issue as it recognizes the phone but not as a drive. The old one works just fine still. Anyone with an idea???? The only difference was the way I rooted. I have same rom, radio's, and data on the sd card.

Thanks in advanced!

Lisnup
[EVO 4G Android Development] npaulseth:
My only guess is that it's a hardware issue. The port is notoriously bad on EVOs.
[EVO 4G Android Development] lisnup65:
Works fine on a win 7 machine though.......
[EVO 4G Android Development] maxarbos:
I have seen some instruction for having to update the radios after rooting/flashing roms.

Do i still have to do that with this method?

How would I go back to the stock configuration if i need to bring it into the store?

I assumed 'recovery' is for the recovery of root?

I have 2.2 with S/W#:3.26.651.6

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] xtravbx:
Thanks, this worked perfect.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Rocklee99:
So by doing this unrevoked 3.21 I don't need to do unrevoked forever?
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
not to take anything away from this thread, i made this guide here cause it worked for me and all my friends so hopefully it will help any of you....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800859
[EVO 4G Android Development] Rocklee99:
why does this one not say use unrevoked forever? is it already in it, i want nand unlocked
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
Worked for me the first time. No hassles. Thanks for this.

Two questions: How can I replace the Superuser that was included in this root with the Superuser by ChainsDD (found in the Market). I like the UI of that one a little better.

Also, I went to /system/apps and removed Amazon.mp3 (after mounting as r/w), but after reboot, Amazon.mp3 is still there. How come?

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
use sdx app removal tool, back up the app then remove..its easy with the app..then just dl and install the other superuser..easy peasy..
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
Thank you. I am starting to read about sdx. I see that there is a seperate sdx website. Is there a master/popular sdx app removal tool thread here at xda? I looked but haven't found...
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
the app is in the market
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
I'll look some more on the market. I searched for "sdx" at the market before but didn't come up with anything. I will try other search keys. This sdx app removel tool seems like a handy one to have...

On the bundled superuser.apk - I learned that it was simply an older version. I used the guide from the superuser thread to remove the old and was able to install the latest.

Thank you.

Cheers.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
here ya go....:eek:
[EVO 4G Android Development] Atticustrd:
With this method of root i could flash any roms right?

Im currently using cm6 but i wanted to try Ava FroyoV9 i flashed it but it wont go past the white evo screen. I left it there for 10mins before pulling battery.
[EVO 4G Android Development] godfirst:
I've had a case like this before and pulled the battery and turned it back on and it loaded. I suggest using amon v1.8 and wipe data, cache, and dalvick cache before you flash another rom and it should work. Make sure that your file isn't corrupt. Also before you do a backup I suggest wiping cache and dalvick cache as well.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Rocklee99:
Is this method the same as doing simple root and toasts method?
[EVO 4G Android Development] snovvman:
Thank you!! :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] Agent0hibachi:
android 1.0 help

I have tried everything but i cannot seem to get android 1.0 to show up in device manager. I have downloaded everything i extracted the HBOOT drivers to my desktop i got under device man but no android 1.0 where am i making my mistake?
[EVO 4G Android Development] maxarbos:
Is there a way to 'undo' all of this in case I need to bring it back to the store?

One of the posts i was reading said that i could flash a stock ROM, but would that also remove any traces of what I have done to it?
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
I'll be nicer than most people when i say this....please search the forums before asking questions unrelated to a guide or rom.....there are many threads about unrooting especially one that says "unroot in 2 steps"
[EVO 4G Android Development] maxarbos:
:) thank you.

I have been reading through many of the different methods and ways to do this, each is slightly different from the other. Also with the release of 2.2, some are outdated, missing/broken links or dont apply...which you dont learn until you are a good way through the threads.

I will look at the thread you mentioned.

The other question i asked the other day but couldnt find the answer for is:

Do i need to update the radio using this version as well? In some of the other processes, it details updating the radi after rooting or custom flash.

Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kpkimmel:
unrevoked.com has info on how to undo the unrevoked root....also unrevoked works on all versions of the phone..even the lastest OTA from sprint...you can update, if i takes away root just reroot your phone...
[EVO 4G Android Development] TrinityOmega:
USB on EVO Win7/XP

We have three pcs in our house, Windows 7, Vista, and XP. I have no problems connecting my EVO or the wifes Epic to Win7. I have problems with Vista, and XP.

I get messages like "this device would perform better on USB 3.0" to errors installing device to just not seeing it. I think it has to do more with Vista and XP than your EVO. Sometimes just switching ports works, especially switching from a rear port to a front port, logging out then back into windows, or even rebooting the computer....its annoying and the main reason why I don't use them unless I have too.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Zabalba:
Ran unrevoked on my friends phone.

I made sure HTC sync was un-installed then installed the HBOOT drivers. I ran unrevoked and everything seemed to be going well. Problem is it stops on "Rebooting into recovery..." on the recovery flash tool (exe). On the phone it shows the clockwork recovery. I rebooted the phone and everything seems to be fine. I tried using rom manager to change to Amon_RA. Rom manager says its successful but when I reboot to recovery its still clockwork recovery.

I re ran the tool in case for some reason it glitched out but it stops in the same place at "Rebooting into recovery...".

Is there anyone that ran into this problem before?
[EVO 4G Android Development] dis_dj_sin:
before you ran rom manager to switch to Amon Ra Recovery, did you at least attempt to boot into Clockwork to see if it was functioning properly? I actually rooted my phone using this same method and switched my recovery mangers the same way but the only difference is I used clockwork for about a week. Not saying you have to. None the less you should create nand backups on Clockwork before you do anything on your phone.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Got the Root Done!! YAY!! But bfore I did that I formatted my SD Card..... Am I supposed to have a PC136IMG or whatever after root cause I dont?
[EVO 4G Android Development] ichiboto:
thanks for the tutorial man! still took me over an hour to root, but that's only because of computer problems.
[EVO 4G Android Development] kenifer:
dont know if ROOTING process was done at all?????

Please any help

I follow the instructions for rooting but, at the end my phone reboot and when to hboot and had to remove the battery. My question is how can I know if the root process was properly done or if it was done at all. Last, the phone is working ok. Thanks!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] lbendor:
I know this had probably been beating to death and there is answer for this someplace on this site, but I can't find it and I have spent several hours searching.

I rooted my Evo with Simple root OTA 1.47 a few months ago. After doing so I installed a custom ROM as the simple root instructions stated that the stock ROM should not be used after using this rooting method. I flashed RA custom recovery. I installed a custom rooted stock 2.2 ROM at the time. My PRI downgraded back to 1.34 from 1.40 after the rooting process. I understand why. Everything has worked fine.

Flash forward to today. When the new 3.29 update that was released a few weeks ago, I too wnated to upgrade to that build to take advantage of the FPS cap removal. I have flashed Fresh 3.3.0.1 and the flash went smoothly and everything works. I have been doing some reading and noticed that a new PRI Version and baseband version where part of the 3.29 OTA update. I decided that it may be nice to give the new baseban and PRI versions a shot. So I started researching how to do this. This is where I started geting very confused.

It seems that in order to flash that new PRI you need to have S-off. The articles I have read state that you need to use unrevoked forever to get S-off. I also read that you can get S-Off by rooting using unrevoked 3.21.

I have booted into recovery mode on my phone (haven't done anything since simple root OTA) and I notice that it states S-off at the end of the first line on that boot screen. Does thos mean that my phone already has S-off and I no longer have to worry about doing anythin additonal to get S-off? Is this a permanent S-Off or do I need to reroot using unrevoked forever to keep s-off permanetly.

What are the benefits of using unrevoked 3.21 versus unrevoked forever as it pertans to my situation?
[EVO 4G Android Development] wrapkgb:
You only need to apply the unrevoked s-on tool if you have applied unrevoked forever. Since you did simple root you do not need to worry about the s-off. Once you unroot your boot loader should will no longer say s-off. And regarding your second question... unrevoked 3.21 INCLUDES unrevoked forever. So if you do root with unrevoked 3.21 you DO NOT need to apply unrevoked forever. Unrevoked forever pertains to people who rooted with a different method and want to "stay rooted" forever. Hope this answers your questions!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] lbendor:
I appreciate the response. I think I am still a little confused.

My bootloader say S-off right now. Is that the same (permanant) S-off I would get if I rooted with unrevoked 3.21 and/or the same s-off (permanent) if I applied unrevoked forever since I am already rooted via simple root?

I assume that the original unrevoked process was different then the current one. I think for a time it acually was not a full root. Was simple root a permanent rooting method in the same manner as unrevoked 3.21 or the unrevoked forever patch?
[EVO 4G Android Development] wrapkgb:
Sorry I guess I should have been a little more clear on the last post... this whole s-on and s-off can get confusing! lol If you have root with NAND unlocked (full root) your bootloader will say s-off regardless of weather or not you have used unrevoked forever. With that said if you have not touched Unrevoked Forever when you apply the RUU (unrooting the phone) your bootloader will then show s-on (you are now unrooted). So here are the differences: When you root your phone, in order to have NAND access S must be off (s-off). So in the normal root process S turns off at the boot loader level. With Unrevoked Forever it puts S-off at the radio level, and the reason for that is theoretically you can take an OTA update and not lose root. Simple root does not preeminently turn s-off. Only unrevoked forever will. So again if you have NOT used unrevoked forever you do NOT need to apply the s-on tool even if your bootloader says s-off. Let me know if your still confused!

EDIT: And to answer your second question.. Prior to Unrevoked3, unrevoked was not a full root. I think it just gave you access to use applications that required root.. I could be wrong.
[EVO 4G Android Development] lbendor:
Thank you for clearing that up. I have a much better understanding now.

I like the idea of have s-off permanently. I guess it would just be an insurance policy. Why would anybody want to change back to s-on? I guess to bring it in for service?

What is a RUU and where does one find that? I chose RArecovery when I used simple root. Did RA recovery make a factory non-rooted backup of 2.1 1.47 ota of my phone during the root process? Would I choose that recovery to unroot my phone? Or do I download a RUU and flash it like a custom ROM and the would unroot my phone.

Once again thank you soo much for your help. I have been away for this for a few months and its like learning everything all over again. Soo much has changed.
[EVO 4G Android Development] wrapkgb:
No prob!!

An RUU is used to unroot your phone and return you to completely stock. Just download the RUU you need and it should be an exactable exe file. When you find the RUU you need it should have directions on how to apply it, just follow what it says are you are good to go. In your case I don't know which RUU file you would use since you rooted while you were on OS 2.1. Check out the ROM wiki which is stickied to the top of the development page and go from there.

RA would only provide you with a NAND back-up that you created. So no it would not give you a back-up of your stock non-rooted rom since you can only get a nandroid while rooted.
[EVO 4G Android Development] URAR1004:
Finally rooted my phone with this guide and it was easy and installed Fresh and things are running better than ever! If your deciding to see if you should, do it don't wait! Thank you
[EVO 4G Android Development] Flak:
I just picked up an EVO today (returned my EPIC). I am trying to use unrevoked 3.21 to root the phone.

I run it, it says it completed successfully and it shows s-off.

However, any rom I try to install gives me this error:

assert failed: getprop("ro.bootloader") == "0.76.2000"

getprop("ro.bootloader") == "0.79.000

E:Error in /sdcard/<rom name here>

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bizdady:
CM6? Some roms including CM6 require you to downgrade your hboot to eng boot 0.76 to be able to flash.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Flak:
Then a lot of roms I've been trying must be based on CM6, lol.

Will downgrading to try these roms affect others roms that aren't CM6?
[EVO 4G Android Development] The Dauqs:
I just got a replacement phone today and it came with froyo installed. I tried to run 3.21 and the first couple of times it went all the way through the process without root. It just said that it happens and to try again. After the fourth time I got an error message saying "Backup CID missing" how can I get this thing fixed and rooted?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Ranger69:
One Click on Mac OSX 10.6 Successful!

Hope this helps Mac OS X 10.6 Users

So here's my input:

Already installed SDK and updated SDK package to 2.2

1-Enable Debugging

2-Connect phone usb to mac os x and CHOOSE CHARGE ONLY

(do not choose mount as disk drive)

3-Download and double click on unrevoked 3.21 Reflash.dmg and follow instructions

4-It will eventually power it down. Then it will ask you to power on to hboot mode by holding Power and Down Volume.

Just follow instructions from there and your good!
[EVO 4G Android Development] fastfed:
Can someone tell me if this root will work if I have 3.29.651 version?

I did this root when I got my phone a week ago, but then had to take it off to update to 3.29.651, now I want to root, but can I use this root?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Bizdady:
Yup

Sent from my Evo CM6
[EVO 4G Android Development] fastfed:
THANKS!....................
[EVO 4G Android Development] kahluachno:
Did you ever figure out how to backup your current rom? I'm on a pc but I too am getting stuck on HTC EVO 4g white screen after trying to backup using ROM manager and manual boot into recovery mode. I believe I successfully rooted using one click unrevoked 3.21 but I cant backup current stock rom before I flash. Any suggestions?
[EVO 4G Android Development] joehunni:
Anyone know if you can just skip all the pc steps by downloading directly using the phone?
[EVO 4G Android Development] joehunni:
I've heard you can download and flash unrevoked3 using only the phone but I have a question, which download should I use? It gives you the choice of Linux (i'm assuming this one) Mindows and Mac.
[EVO 4G Android Development] PlankLongBeard:
K, so I just got the Evo back today, but I am having a very difficult time.. I get the we couldn't get root at first, please reboot.. then I start gettung the Backup CID or something like that as an error. It's really upsetting.. Is there another way to root the latest 3.29? I know afte that we can use Unrevoked forever. Thanks.. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] edeekeos:
worked GREAT with my EVO w/latest updates. THANK GOD now i have that BULLSH*T sprint and social networking bloatware GONE! YES! OMG i am happy! My phone is finally mine!:cool: THANKS SO MUCH for such an EASY method!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Renegadez:
How to change from clock work to RA

How do I change from clock work recovery to RA recovery as the DC ROM can only be flashed using RA?
[EVO 4G Android Development] 1ktmeadows:
Hboot drivers

Im new to rooting but how do I install HBOOT Drivers. I have watched the video more than once but im still confused when it comes to installing the HBOOT drivers. Is there more detailed instructions.Can someone please help me
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
Did you use ROM Manager from market? If so, scroll down to the very bottom and select "Install Alternate Recovery". If not, I guess this way is still the easiest to switch from ClockworkMOD to Amon_RA.

Here's the instructions from the Unrevoked 3.21 RootWiki page: windows_hboot_driver_install
[EVO 4G Android Development] 1ktmeadows:
WONDERING

I downloaded the unrEVOked modified USB driver and do I save it to my phone. What do I do after I downloaded it to my computer.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ICEReaction:
Go to the windows_hboot_driver_install website I posted in the previous post. Don't know how to tell you to install it otherwise without listing the same exact steps they have posted on that website already with screenshots too.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ptrd:
Sorry but I just have the latet update from stock rom.

3.29.651.5.

I just want to unrevoke to root the phone and keep the stock rom, nothing else. This is the way to go correct?

I know there are plenty of other roms but I am mainly doing this to unlock 3g hotspot and delete some bloatware, that's it.

edit:

Okay everything works fine. Apparently I am rooted. Then I try titanium backup to delete some bloatware and it says I'm not rooted. Am I missing something?

edit 2:

nevermind, had to dl "busybox" and everything works now. Thanks

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] gabrielh87:
how do i uninstall HTC sync?
[EVO 4G Android Development] kd0axs:
Control Panel ---> Add and remove programs

Sent from my HTC EVO 4G with Tapatalk
[EVO 4G Android Development] zof9i6:
so I did unrevoked. I can't seem to flash any kernels. when I do, it just stay at booting htc screen and off and back to htc screen again over and over. I did clear data and wipe cache and wipe dalvik, then I install zip the rom, then the kernel. anyone know what am i doing wrong?
[EVO 4G Android Development] SantinoInc:
I need some help as well. I rooted with Unrevoked 3.21 and it appeared to go well. I dl SetCpu and installed it with no problem. I also dl App2Sd and it worked w/o a problem. However, when I tried to dl Titanium it wouldn't go through. Then I tried the BusyBox app from the market but it didn't install successfullly. My Superuser app is working fine...permissions allowed. Anyone have a clue what mY be wrong?
[EVO 4G Android Development] supchaka:
You can do that with a phone like the hero but not the evo
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mundo <3 Sprint:
Nevermind I got it =]
[EVO 4G Android Development] ipclark1:
I've searched and searched. Any help appreciated. Had evo replaced last week, ran revoked (wotked fine on last evo) and said I was successfully rooted. Flashed myns Rom. Only prob is getting amon ra. Recovery. Only clockwork (newest version) recovery works. I've lost wimax before with clockwork and won't take chance again. From Rom manager it tells me successfully flashed amon ra. But when I try to go recovery it goes into bootloader every time and tries to run "pc36diag.img "and fails. I can reboot and flash clockwork and then into clockwork recovery again and have made nandroid backup there. Anyone have any ideas where what thatpc36diag.img file is? Thank you
[EVO 4G Android Development] SantinoInc:
Dead thread...no help to be found :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cory2872:
this was too simple...i love it.

Thank you kindly
[EVO 4G Android Development] bsmoove386:
Did you run unrevoked forever yet first?