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[EVO 4G Android Development] danh18:
I get the same...

"Main Version is older" for me too, what step are we missing here guys?
[EVO 4G Android Development] notread:
Does the firmware need to be downgraded first or something?
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Are you guys using rageagainst to gain root? I basically followed this guide up to the point of flashing the PC36IMG http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765496

and then followed this one. After finishing up with the steps here I was rooted and S-off but still didn't have a recovery loaded so I continued with part 2 of the guide I linked to.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
i didnt have to use it the first time...but the second phone i did...not sure why.

its included in the script im uploading now.

3 minutes....3 minutes.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
ok here is the autobatch file again.

with anyluck this will work for you if your on windows 7 you might have to do a right click on the executable and run as administrator

basically unzip this file and double click on recovery-windows.bat

disclaimer -

this worked for me but if it breaks your **** then dont cry to me about it

you know the risk.

Updated version

hboot202-s_off-V2.zip

and then heres the downgrader...which didnt work for me? So IDK

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7889836&postcount=18

CREDIT GOES TO WHO EVER FIGURED THIS OUT....IM JUST A SCRIPTER. Let me know if you have any problems...ill do my best to address them
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Downgrader didnt work for me either but I was able to flash cyanogen anyway so may not be needed. I dunno.
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
can't wait to get home!

New to these forums but I've been following ama's progress on the 2.02 hboot exploit. I just wanted to say that I can't wait to get home and try to get CM6 running baby!
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
i just want true nand
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
If you wait you will have true nand.
[EVO 4G Android Development] foresure84:
what is the

TP_ATMELC03_16AC files
[EVO 4G Android Development] greemthumb:
hey man take your time I'm just glad ill have root. Thanx for again man.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
I just hung up on one part of this damn programmer lol. The rageaginstthecage. I can not get it to succsfully go haha
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
I had an issue with it trying to go in the batch file...as well but finially got it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
Yea...my batch file is in no way to stomp on your efforts....its simply a way to get the impatient a way to get a rom on their phone...

the batch hack is very rough and archaic....but it does acomplish s-off for the newbs.
[EVO 4G Android Development] danh18:
still not working...

Guys,

It pushes all the files succesfully to the device, but after rebooting and trying to load pc36img.zip I get the same "Main version is older" message. What am I doing wrong?

BTW, I never see anything that says "bypassing bootloader"?
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
Im wondering if its due to the radios....Because the instructions do work...I have another pc image here that downgrades to 1.47, radios and all...but doesnt touch the hboot

let me see if i can find a link for that some where.
[EVO 4G Android Development] danh18:
My info if it helps...

Baseband

2.15.00.09.01

PRI Version

1.77_003

PRL Version

60671

Thanks,

Dan
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
old info not needed.
[EVO 4G Android Development] danh18:
One other observation...

adb push unrevoked-forever.zip /sdcard/

adb push flash_image /data/local/

adb push rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin /data/local/tmp/

adb push mtd-eng.img /sdcard/

adb push PC36IMG.zip /sdcard/

I was looking over these instructions and comparing to what your batch file did. These have flash_image and rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin in the /data/local/ and /data/local/tmp/ folders.

Your batch file puts all the files in root (/sdcard) nothing in the /data/local/ or /data/local/tmp folders. Could this be the problem?
[EVO 4G Android Development] squigglyrulez:
I had to do this first and also download the PC36IMG.zip from your mirror for it to work for me. Flashing custom rom first led into boot loop, but I wiped data/cache/davik and it works great.

Great work guys, cant wait for integrated recovery :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
that shouldnt matter

toasts method doesnt use local...only the downgrade method did...that really shouldnt matter cause at that point all its doing is pushing the file and running it...
[EVO 4G Android Development] danh18:
Darn it! I have to run out...

Guys,

I want to thank you for all your help, but I have to run out to an appointment and wont be able to "play around" with my phone anymore :( I will be back on here later on tonight to continue attempting this experiment. At the pace this is going, maybe by then you guys will have all this ironed out! :)

Thanks again,

Dan
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
you might just need to redownload the pcimg file from my server....did you try the script method.
[EVO 4G Android Development] foresure84:
no go

downloaded your pc36img still getting main version is older
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
you could try flashing the other pcimg i posted on the page before this on...but IDK other than that.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
you can download clock work from the market and install a recovery after installing super user or flashing a rom that has it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
going to try and reflash the PC36IMG.zip that is posted above, if this doesn't work is there a stock RUU that I can use to start all over from scratch? I'm not having any luck at all, when I get to recovery I get the Red Triangle :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
thats whats supposed to happen...

the command box should be at a pause at that point

when you get to the red triangle hit "any key to continue"

then it should run the recovery
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
when I type adb shell I get $ instead of #. Any help would be appreciated!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] david279:
type is "su" hit enter.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
I get permission denied :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
if that doesnt work run the rageagainstthecage.bin

quick dirty method....search for simple root

and run the shell root...that will give you su...

you can also use the batch script... thats posted a few pages back.
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
thanks, I will give that a shot!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
There's stock RUU's here in the forums, but don't bother I've tried it, I currently have 3.29 installed and tried a stock/official RUU to downgrade to 3.26 to no avail, I get an error message saying that there's a problem with the bootloader. I too am stuck with the older version error message
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
Ran the batch file, now I'm getting main version is older! update fail.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
I dont know why guys....im sorry...i didnt have that issue...

maybe you have to be on 3.30 idk

i know the script works for some :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
3.30 is worth a shot lol. I checked the rom wiki for the evo and the latest is 3.29, would you happen to have a link to 3.30?
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
the only thing i can suggest trying is following this method here...I was able to down grade a phone...

Ok some one want to test a recovery-windows.bat for me need one person thats can be on gtalk
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
i copied the PC36IMG.zip that i previously used into your batch file and it seems to be updating now, I will post back when it's finished.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
maybe the push is broken?
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
but wouldn't it still push the file I used???
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
still failing upon reboot to push other files and chmod.......:(
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
can you post the link? I will try when i get home, leaving work now...... thank you for all your help I really do appreciate it!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] phonetec:
Same thing here....
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
slyder I think i did it, i got passed the verision problem with the pc36img.zip. Give me a few and I'll post up what I did
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
Did you you use the same pcimg that was included in the script?
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
no. well i had typed up a decent little step by step but I can't post it because i'm a new user and i can't post up links! DOH! anyways, I downloaded and used the eng-PC36IMG.zip from one of these posts, can't remember which one, I had the link i swear :( I then followed the guide by regaw_leinand titled "[GUIDE] How to root Android 2.2 on the EVO 4G". I replaced the pc36img file with the eng-pc36img.zip and renamed it accordingly. It worked
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
zikronix, I'm going to try your batch file from your Tool/Guide post. I'll see if it works now. Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
i think that pcimg got corrupt...the one you downloaded from this thread....was it from my post earlier.
[EVO 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
sure is, the eng-PC36IMG.zip you posted earlier was the one I used and simply replaced the one for the 2.2 root guide with your image file and I didn't get the main version is older error

Now that I have the ability to reflash I'm going to try your batch file as soon as I get back from picking my car up from the dealership! They picked the worse time lol, I can taste CM6 .....
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
ok im going to update the batch file accordingly...i just checked the pcimg in the script zip and its the same...soooo ill post a fix
[EVO 4G Android Development] fixxxer2008:
so will this entire method root your phone. i bought a new one today and cannot use old methods.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
OK people,

IM MAKING THIS VERY CLEAR.

You can NOT < again NOT LOAD PC36IMG.zip before you root and flash. The batch file is wrong.

STOP TRYING TO FLASH THE PC36IMG.zip FIRST.

You need to ROOT and flash the misc with MTD-ENG.IMG.

You CAN NOT flash PC36IMG.zip before you do that if you DONT do that first you WILL RUN INTO MAIN VER OLDER ERROR.

Im making my tool, i bug test the hell out of it it will be released soon. Im tired i was up all freaking day and night and now im up all day again..
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
the batch was created off your instructions..and thats what worked for me...so I will update it accordingly...cause its obviously not working.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
Yes but on the 2nd page i clearly stated why people are getting the error.

You have to get temp root and flash the mtd-eng.img first. This allows you to write PC36img.zip to the phone...

That part was my mistake on the first part of the guide but a quick look clearly states why you have to do first.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
yea but it worked as written for me...dont know why...but it did.

you may have to call rage twice because once it reboots...the root may not be there...so call it again to be safe.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
Root will be there, when you call rage, then install pc36img. Everytime root has been there.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
here is an updated batch if some one wants to try it...simply replace the one thats in the folder with this one.

heres the source

NEW UPATED FULL VERSION POSTED V2

hboot202-s_off-V2.zip

If you downloaded the old version you can download the attached zip unzip it and copy it over the recovery-windows.bat file.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
Quick Update, ran into issues with the tool, fixed them i hope. :) its looking good and pretty much you dont have to do anything but Push VOL-UP and enter haha
[EVO 4G Android Development] slyder33:
Thank you everyone for all of your help and to all of you that make this possible! I finally got it working after re reading and reflashing! Thank you all!!!!!!!!!:D
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
awesome...because the script works for the most part but isnt sure fire....
[EVO 4G Android Development] WrlsFanatic:
First off, thanks to everyone for all their hard work on this.

Now, I think I'm one step away. I have my phone rooted, and the image is on (2.1 stock). My only problem is, when I boot my phone into the recovery mode (holding down vol) and then run the batch file from Toast recovery, it gives several errors saying "error: device not found." Anyone know what drivers to install? I installed the ones that came with Unrevoked3, and even though it shows up in the device manager, adb can't see it.

Which drivers am I supposed to use? Am I doing this wrong? I'm in the recovery mode and I hit HBOOT USB and then I go into the command line in Windows and try to run the batch file.

Any help is appreciated.

EDIT: Nevermind, I'm an idiot. For anyone else who didn't get this step, go into RECOVERY at that point... then you'll have S-OFF. Very sweet. Thanks everyone for the incredible job!
[EVO 4G Android Development] dynamicpda:
Once I S-OFF 2.02 HBOOT, should wait for a method to revert the HBOOT version before flashing custom ROMS?

I'm a n00b to this HBOOT stuff. My quick research raised these issues:

1) Some custom ROMS require certain HBOOT versions.

2) Nandroid backups made with one HBOOT may not restore properly with another HBOOT.

Thanks for any guidance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Evidently there is a way to revert to an earlier HBOOT. Most roms want .76. However we don't yet know how to downgrade. I can tell you I've been able to flash both cyanogen and fresh without downgrading. With cyanogen I can't get the camera to work though. So I had to go with Fresh. It works flawlessly. I remember someone in the release notes of the latest stock saying updated camera driver samsung or something to that effect. I wonder if cyanogen isn't working because they changed the camera hardware. Could some others test this? My hardware rev says it is 003 I believe there is a 004 out there as well. I even went back to an old build of cyanogen and got no love. I wouldn't think it was related to the hboot as everything else works flawlessly and if it was an hboot problem I imagine it just wouldnt install at all.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Anhedonia:
WiMAX support?

I was also able to flash a custom rom (EViO 2) without downgrading. But does Fresh support WiMAX (4G)? I see that Cyanogen doesn't as yet, which is the only reason that I didn't use it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] neudof:
So Sprint finally makes the EVO available to SWAC customers, I get my phone, and find out I cannot root... :eek:

Thank You so much for your work to make root happen for all of us who got EVO's with 2.2 V3.30 pre installed!

I cannot wait to try out your root tool :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Yup 4G works great on fresh. I just rarely use it and prefer battery life over 4 g
[EVO 4G Android Development] dynamicpda:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll probably install Fresh later today. I need the 4g support.

I read about 0004 too. I assumed my phone would be that since I got just this week. But it is 0003.

I hope you find a fix for the camera with CM6.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/5833/capturess.png

Projected haulted for now though.

Need to get another evo :( some reason some how i bricked mine hahaha.

Warning to all. DO NOT PULL PLUG WHILE UPDATE PC36IMG.zip <<<<
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Awww man very sorry to hear that. Hopefully they get that swapped out quickly.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
For those that want to take a risk....here is scripts and code...based off the op's work

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=829045
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
you need a donation link so I can put it in my post!
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
You can donate to amoamare@gmail.com

the program actually has a donate button as well.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Shinzul:
I would be careful of mentioning bypassing the donate system built into xda... that got kingklick banned recently.
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
I didnt know xda has a donate system,

on top of that this program isnt just a XDA program. If it was exclusive for XDA members then i might have to agree with that.
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
I guess this is how you dot it?

http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/new-donate-to-me-feature-added-to-xda/
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
added a donate link for you on my thread...

here is the main thread.

maybe update your first post and put a link?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=829045
[EVO 4G Android Development] lowspeed:
What's this for ?
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
click the link above...but inshort its a root method for hboot 2.02
[EVO 4G Android Development] lowspeed:
How do you know which one you have ?
[EVO 4G Android Development] mikevillarroel:
Nah, the new donation feature if only for the new xda skin, it wont show up in the old skin which some people still use(like me) i think he was banned because he asked for money and that could be like a request of payment, and you know that's not allowed.;)
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
O yeah im not asking for money at all. Its there if people want to. The program will work with no need to donate.
[EVO 4G Android Development] notasimpleway:
I have a question about the items I will need to complete this project. I noticed it says I will need a Monster. Would it be possible to sub Red Bull? Monster tastes like vomit. I don't want to brick my phone just because I didn't follow each step to a T. Ya know? ;P

Sent from my iPhone with the bigger Gee Bees.
[EVO 4G Android Development] squigglyrulez:
WOW THANKS!! coming from hero, didnt ever use clockwork..good ol amon-ra :) Worked like a champ!

Real help!! REP +
[EVO 4G Android Development] mlawre10:
i'm still getting main version is older! updated fail!

HBOOT-2.02.0000

Radio-215-00.09.01

Oct 14 21010.19:14:47
[EVO 4G Android Development] zikronix:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=829045
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
Ok got a new evo tonight, going to finish up the project tonight and yeah ...
[EVO 4G Android Development] neudof:
AMAZING! :)

Thank you for all the hard work you have put into this!!! After waiting months to get an EVO on the SWAC plan, not being able to root is KILLING ME!!

To have an app to do it would be unbelievable!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] robollama:
alright so i'm very new to android, just got my evo today, and i'm trying to follow your guide but I keep getting "error:device not found" in the command prompt when I run the batch file.... help?

edit: actually now after messing around a lot i'm getting some errors about

fail to write permission denied

or something along those lines
[EVO 4G Android Development] neudof:
howz the tool coming?
[EVO 4G Android Development] amoamare:
Amazing all though i probably over killed the hell out of the project hahah just so everyone knows.
[EVO 4G Android Development] neudof:
Tool ready then?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Skribble:
is it ready? :(
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Sounds like you don't have the right driver installed. Search around for a guide that explains how to install ADB.

YOu could also just wait for the app but I'd recommend you get ADB working properly it is good to have if you are going to be modding your phone.
[EVO 4G Android Development] torremitsu:
How do I adb if my phone is stuck in bootloader mode?
[EVO 4G Android Development] robollama:
Any ETA on the release for the app? sucks so much not being able to root
[EVO 4G Android Development] Anhedonia:
App != exploit

Just as a note to anyone who wants this exploit now: all the information and tools needed are already present in this thread. The app that amoamare is working on will probably make the process easier, but it's not required. I've already run the exploit and am running a custom ROM now.
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
Exactly. Demanding the app isn't going to make him release it any faster. In fact if it were me I'd be inclined to sit on it even longer. If you look at Zikronix thread he has a very detailed step by step. I actually hate apps like this because it allows newbs to tinker with things they have no understanding of. Then when they hose it up they go running back to the store complaining that their phone doesn't work and it makes it harder for all of us. HTC keeps fixing these holes for a reason. When hacking your phone is so easy it creates a support nightmare. Much rather force people to do this step by step and learn what they are doing so when they break it they can figure out how to recover it. It keeps the inept away. But thats just IMHO. All the pieces neededed to do this other than downgrading hboot are freely available if people do a little reading.

Just a general rant here not directed at anyone specific just please stop asking if its ready yet. Guy has been working on this for three or four solid days seems like nonstop just seems rude to keep asking. It is ready when its ready.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Brandito:
i disagree to a point. people who will take their phone to sprint when they break it likely won't learn anything doing it the long way. it's a means to an end for them. just because you make a process a bit longer doesn't mean everyone will learn from it. they'll just be going through the motions.

you may be more likely to learn what and why you do something by doing it the step by step way, but doesn't make it a given.

also, people throw around the term noob way too often, it's more of a thing of self entitlement than an insult to anyone else.
[EVO 4G Android Development] eclipse13:
I have to disagree when it takes 30 steps and not just the click of a button alot of people are discouraged. When you go step by step you are more apt to take something away from it. I concede the newb thing I'm not using it as in someone new to the hobby but more so as someone who doesn't care to read and learn and wants everything spoon fed. Believe me I'm no expert but I will take the time to research before I dive into something. I've seen first hand people brick their phones because they have no clue then raise hell at the store when they won't exchange it because they knowingly voided their warranty. Not even smart enough to not tell them what they were trying to do when they bricked it. Oh well.
[EVO 4G Android Development] robollama:
I tried to follow the steps all day and couldn't get it working. I spent days trying to root my Transform, and now I switched to evo and its completely different... I just cant get it to work. I'm also at a relatives house and don't have my laptop so I'm using their older computer which just makes things that much more difficult. I've read and tried and couldn't get it working, so now I'm depending on the app to save me.....