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I know this will get lost in the posts in Dan's thread, so I'm posting it separately so that I can help you guys as well. Here is a link my video walkthroughs for Dan's method to root the EVO on Froyo.
How to Root the HTC EVO 4G with Froyo 2.2 Video Walkthrough
I followed his method and I'm not sure if I'm rooted. How do you verify if your 2.2 is rooted? When I was rooted in 2.1 i had that superuser app, in 2.2 i don't. Is it in 2.2 too?
Go into boot mode and you should see 0.76.2000 by HBOOT this means you're rooted
hooover said:
Go into boot mode and you should see 0.76.2000 by HBOOT this means you're rooted
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Edit: Damn it, nope, just 0.93.0000 guess, I'm not rooted. Sweet! A whole day down the drain!
youngbasedgod said:
Edit: Damn it, nope, just 0.93.0000 guess, I'm not rooted. Sweet! A whole day down the drain!
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The whole day? "!"
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When I downgraded from 2.2 to 2.1, I saw that the HBOOT version was 0.76... but as I was flashing to 2.2-root, I noticed the HBOOT version was 0.93... Wasn't sure myself if I had root since this is my first time rooting. But I installed the Superuser app from market and Titanium Backup as well and that allowed me to remove the Sprint apps from the 2.2-root ROM.
This is by far the best vids I have seen. If you have a problem watch it again and again and again. I must of watched it 10 times because of the not enough memory but I finally got it. Thanks!
Helton566 said:
This is by far the best vids I have seen. If you have a problem watch it again and again and again. I must of watched it 10 times because of the not enough memory but I finally got it. Thanks!
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Thanks! Glad it helped ya out
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Go into boot mode and you should see 0.76.2000 by HBOOT this means you're rooted
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That is completely wrong. Getting a root shell has completely NOTHING to do with the bootloader's version number. If you went through my guide and finished it without problems, you are rooted on 2.2. and you should have hboot version # 0.93.0000.
Ok, this worked for me as of 10/20/10, i had my phone rooted by unrevoked, I am like many of the people here who kept having issues with all the PC36IMG.zip not working. I have extracted a new PC36IMG.zip from the ruu's and have not had any issues. I also had the dreaded "main version is older" issue. This seemed to take care of the issue! Im now back to stock!
Step 1 you will need to go here:
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip
If you used Unrevoked Forever at any time, flash unrevoked-forever-son.zip from recovery until hboot shows S-ON(Credit to djR3Z tut)
Step 2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=108Z9R8Y
This is the PC36IMG.zip file that you will need
- Put this on the root of your sdcard
- Boot into hboot and let it load up the PC36IMG.zip
- It will run like a normal update
- Reboot when finished
- It will do a few other things (Load radio and update)
- After it fully loads you should be back to complete stock!!!!
Lemme know if this doesn't work for you
LIKE I SAID THIS WORKED AS OF 10/20/2010!!!
I am not responsible for damages to your phone! You chose to go the route you did, so face the consequences, I'm just posting what has worked for me, so use at your own risk! Love the android, love my evo!
Has been tested and works if you have a rooted via unrevoked method.
So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
m4f1050 said:
So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
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Im not understanding? If you apply just the PC36IMG you should at least lose root and be updated to latest update. You have to run the first tool to relock the bootloader. You will see in hboot if it is locked or unlocked. Locked is s- on unlocked is s- off
My bad, I was wanting to root or better yet, update to 29 and then root.
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yes you can achieve root on the new update through unrevoked. I'm not a fan of rooting this way, as people have had lots of trouble unrooting (had this problem myself). Thats why I came up with this tut so you can unroot if you have to send back to sprint. my method was the only one that worked for me to get unrooted.
people...just use unrevoked 3...i mean its a one click process...u dont have to do anything after that in about 2 minutes your rooted and nand unlocked =P
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So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
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Just flash a ROM that's based on the 3.29 update.
Well hopefully this works. I'm not going to root with unrevoked again I don't think. It was much easier for me to unroot my last phone w/o using unrevoked.
Nope, as of 1/19/11 this does not work.
Will this work if I didn't use unrevoked? I am currently having an issue where my usb/charging port is not working properly and can not connect to the computer. I am rooted but need to unroot so I can send my phone back.
Diplomat2387 said:
Will this work if I didn't use unrevoked? I am currently having an issue where my usb/charging port is not working properly and can not connect to the computer. I am rooted but need to unroot so I can send my phone back.
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This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
dkelle4 said:
This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
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Even if I downgraded my ROM?..I am currently on a 2.1 ROM..
Only one way to find out. It SHOULD. I ended up downloading one of the early official 2.2 releases and flashed that on my phone. Of course now it won't do another OTA because the "signatures are invalid".
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This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
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I haven't seen any "unroot" threads that have worked for me. Is there one I'm missing?
jpitt916 said:
Only one way to find out. It SHOULD. I ended up downloading one of the early official 2.2 releases and flashed that on my phone. Of course now it won't do another OTA because the "signatures are invalid".
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I tried just putting the pcimg on my sd card and power up into bootloader and it gives me an error saying that the image is older or something...Agh.
I am having major problems.
1-Wifi stops working and I have to reboot
2-My phone wont reboot unless I pull the battery.
3-My battery drains VERY quickly in standby.
What on earth should I do? I have S-OFF and I followed the guide to rooting using the PG58IMG file.
Please, could someone help?
Also, setcpu doesnt stick after reboot and adfree doesnt work at all. TB works fine as does root explorer.
Matt
mrg02d said:
I am having major problems.
1-Wifi stops working and I have to reboot
2-My phone wont reboot unless I pull the battery.
3-My battery drains VERY quickly in standby.
What on earth should I do? I have S-OFF and I followed the guide to rooting using the PG58IMG file.
Please, could someone help?
Also, setcpu doesnt stick after reboot and adfree doesnt work at all. TB works fine as does root explorer.
Matt
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One important point to remember is that this is a BETA! They made that clear. I had all the same problems, said to hell with that and used the RUU to put everything back to stock, now it is fine. I'd wait for a stable release (and CM7) before you try again. These problems seem to be common.
So, by going back to stock, you lose root but maintain S-OFF correct?
Matt
That is correct
mrg02d said:
I am having major problems.
1-Wifi stops working and I have to reboot
2-My phone wont reboot unless I pull the battery.
3-My battery drains VERY quickly in standby.
What on earth should I do? I have S-OFF and I followed the guide to rooting using the PG58IMG file.
Please, could someone help?
Also, setcpu doesnt stick after reboot and adfree doesnt work at all. TB works fine as does root explorer.
Matt
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I followed the Unrevoked guide, s-off, install CWM via the program, wifi/reboot/battery all good here!
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So, by going back to stock, you lose root but maintain S-OFF correct?
Matt
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You lose s-off... I know I had it happen, your results may vary, but I did lose s-off after running the RUU...
I also followed the guide to the letter, (this is not the first or the last I have s-off'ed/rooted), so I am not a noob, but I can only report what has happend to me. I may try again this afternoon for fun, BUT until CM7 comes out for the sensation, I probably won't waste my time.
mtw4991 said:
I followed the Unrevoked guide, s-off, install CWM via the program, wifi/reboot/battery all good here!
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The thing people need to remember, with this being "beta" these issues have to be dealt with one at a time. Eventually it will be a true one step process. Seems like a lot to go through for so little. BUT now that the Source Kernel has been released by HTC, Now that s-off has been achieved it won't be long until a good supply of QUALITY roms will be available.
If you flash a custom ROM, all your issues will magically disappear...
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If you flash a custom ROM, all your issues will magically disappear...
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I am a little scared that I will just get further into trouble. Nothing seems to work right anymore. I cant even turn off my friggen phone the right way anymore...
If I manage to get it back to stock rom, can I use the old temp root methods while I wait for things to be ironed out?
Matt
Derek0228 said:
If you flash a custom ROM, all your issues will magically disappear...
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Not always... Read through the forums, there are reports of issues EVEN WITH A CUSTOM ROM! Please don't give false hope. Standard disclaimer should always be, Results May Vary...
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I am a little scared that I will just get further into trouble. Nothing seems to work right anymore. I cant even turn off my friggen phone the right way anymore...
If I manage to get it back to stock rom, can I use the old temp root methods while I wait for things to be ironed out?
Matt
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Of course you can. But, for example, the wifi problem will be gone if you flash a custom, because it is probably an incompatibility between the boot.img and the modules. Just try flashing a custom
I am new to all this, so I will spend my time getting this back to stock, then temp root , and then wait out a new version....I am DL the stock ROM for TMOUS...
Matt
Hello there,
My first impression on using a Custom ROM on Sensation is awesome. After getting S-OFF and flashing LeeDROiD it seems to run smoother even though it isnt on a custom kernel yet. I guess we will have alot of releases the next days as the kernel source is out from HTC also
My phone was fast as heck after running ADW EX launcher and overclocking. I think I will wait this all out. I was in over my head. Can you guys confirm that following the debranding guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193033
will get me back to normal? I am ready to flash the rom.zip (renamed to PG58IMG.zip). I am waiting for my battery to charge. ;-)
Matt
I'm not 100% but isn't the PG58IMG file just the kernel?
What Sensation do you have 4G TMOUS?
What is your HBOOT (ex:1.17.0008)?
Can you describe in detail what steps you took from the beginning so we have a clear understanding what you did?
Hope we can help...
Started with 0008, then used revolution to get s-off. After that, I used the pg58IMG file. I was rooted at that point. Once I set setcpu back up, the wifi stopped working. The other troubles started right after the root.
I just reverted to stock, and am setting things back up. Looks like I am still s-off though. Will I be able to use the temp root method still?
Matt
mrg02d said:
Started with 0008, then used revolution to get s-off. After that, I used the pg58IMG file. I was rooted at that point. Once I set setcpu back up, the wifi stopped working. The other troubles started right after the root.
I just reverted to stock, and am setting things back up. Looks like I am still s-off though. Will I be able to use the temp root method still?
Matt
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That's because that unsecured boot image you used, is incompatible with the modules you have. If you flash a custom ROM, which is uber-easy, the wifi problem, plus the root problems will be gone. Trust me
Alright, I am back to the way things were. I still have s-off, but I am back to the stock ROM and have my phone temp rooted again.
When you guys talk about flashing ROMs, could I just do that as is? Do I need to do anything else, now that I have s-off? Could I just load the ROM on my SD card, then do the same thing I did to get back to stock?
Matt
Hey everyone im kinda new to the forums.. Anyways i just downloaded GB 2.3.3 the other day. Well after that i realized my phone wasnt rooted anymore. So i updated simpleoneclick and it wouldnt work. Anyone had any success rooting their g2x after the update?
Another person with a broken search button. Need to get that fixed.
At the present time, there is no root for the GB update. There is a way to root GB but it required going back to 2.2.2 and then loading a custom GB rom.
Ya mine has been broken for awhile.. Ive been trying to fix it but no luck.. Anyways any idea if theyre working on a root for it, and if so how long do you think itll take?
randy954 said:
Hey everyone im kinda new to the forums.. Anyways i just downloaded GB 2.3.3 the other day. Well after that i realized my phone wasnt rooted anymore. So i updated simpleoneclick and it wouldnt work. Anyone had any success rooting their g2x after the update?
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There is a rooted OTA ROM in the development thread. Flash that with recovery and you will have root back and 2.3.3.
gaww said:
There is a rooted OTA ROM in the development thread. Flash that with recovery and you will have root back and 2.3.3.
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So i dont need to flash back to 2.2 first? Ive never flashed a custom rom on this phone so im new to it still.
Thanks
randy954 said:
So i dont need to flash back to 2.2 first? Ive never flashed a custom rom on this phone so im new to it still.
Thanks
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no, you dont need to flash back to 2.2
My device came with 2.3.3 you dont need to downgrade. Just nvflash cwm recovery and flash over top of the default firmware.
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My device came with 2.3.3 you dont need to downgrade. Just nvflash cwm recovery and flash over top of the default firmware.
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Just nvflash cmw and flash away!
fcisco13 said:
Just nvflash cmw and flash away!
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Apparently, you can flash with CMW Recovery without being rooted, and also make nandroids and restore them. You will not be able to use apps that require root like titanium backup.
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Apparently, you can flash with CMW Recovery without being rooted, and also make nandroids and restore them. You will not be able to use apps that require root like titanium backup.
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I am a noob (first post) but I learned a lot by monitoring the forums the past few days. If you flash a rooted rom, then you can use use apps that require root access. At least that is how my G2x seems to be working.
Cheers
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I am a noob (first post) but I learned a lot by monitoring the forums the past few days. If you flash a rooted rom, then you can use use apps that require root access. At least that is how my G2x seems to be working.
Cheers
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Yep!
G2X CM7
hoopduke said:
I am a noob (first post) but I learned a lot by monitoring the forums the past few days. If you flash a rooted rom, then you can use use apps that require root access. At least that is how my G2x seems to be working.
Cheers
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Yes - flashing it has rooted your phone. I am somewhat surprised by this however. I would have thought rooting was done at a deeper level then anything in a ROM, but apparently that is not the case.
Good news is whatever the case, it works.
Recovery has nothing to do with the rooted status of your phone. Nvflash and cwm work no matter what.
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Yes - flashing it has rooted your phone. I am somewhat surprised by this however. I would have thought rooting was done at a deeper level then anything in a ROM, but apparently that is not the case.
Good news is whatever the case, it works.
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Having an unlocked/unencrypted bootloader gives us G2X owners a LOT of flexibility with what can be done with our phones in terms of customization. Its one of the main reasons I couldn't wait for this phone to be released. Check out the first post in this thread over in the Atrix forum for a rundown of the differences between locked/unlocked/encrypted bootloaders:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=957461.
G2X CM7
ahronzombi said:
My device came with 2.3.3 you dont need to downgrade. Just nvflash cwm recovery and flash over top of the default firmware.
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im sorry for the noob questions but could you elaborate on the steps you took to do this? Im having no luck figuring out so far.
Or if anyone else could explain the process.
I downloaded cwm but it says my phone needs to be rooted just to use it. So im stuck because im with 2.3.3 which isnt rooted. I just wanna go back to 2.2 so i can have root agian or so i can download custom 2.3.3 roms which are rooted already.
thanks
is flashing the rooted rom would root my phone perma or it would be unroot after flashing anything over that rooted rom?
you need one click reovery to flash the cwm with nvflash
I am new to this rooting stuff and been spent most of yesterday learning and asking questions. Here is what I did and some questions I got from it.
1. I rooted using the guide from ace hack it, took me a few tries but got it working.
2. Noticed I went from GB 2.3 to 2.2 after it. So is there a way to get to 2.3. This will lead to another question a few.
3. I loaded my first Rom off the SD and it was Leedriod. That gave GB 2.3 but was having difficulty with gps. But I was happy to know the rooting and Rom laps worked for me.
4. So I tried the offical ATT RUU through usb and HTC sense. It worked but also put me back to stock. Is this a way of putting your phone back to stock? I do have ace hack it on the phone because when I reboot I can get into it but if I select recovery from the menu it seems to lockup my phone.
5. Is the term Rom and RUU interchangeable? I see people using both or am I reading it wrong?
Thanks for any help. I have been reading pages of this stuff and its making my head spin. I just wanted to ask some questions to help understand this better, since I'm new to it.
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Oh I forgot one.
A lot of instruction say to 'clear cache'. How do you do that? Is that the wipe cache option I see from the ace hack it menu?
Thanks
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Ruu=Radio Update Utility
Rom=the OS you see/use on the phone.
When you ran the Ruu, you unrooted your phone. You'll have to rerun the Hack Kit to regain root but not S-off and to be able to flash a different (preferably custom) rom.
Do you have a preference for Sense or AOSP?
I figured that I had to rerun which is ok with me.
I don't really use sense because there aren't many options to it. So I would try asop but o don't know what is
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Tx Redneck said:
Ruu=Radio Update Utility
Rom=the OS you see/use on the phone.
When you ran the Ruu, you unrooted your phone. You'll have to rerun the Hack Kit to regain root but not S-off and to be able to flash a different (preferably custom) rom.
Do you have a preference for Sense or AOSP?
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If you're S-OFF, all you have to do is flash ClockWorkMod recovery to regain root; no need to redo the whole hack kit.
Duffmantp said:
I figured that I had to rerun which is ok with me.
I don't really use sense because there aren't many options to it. So I would try asop but o don't know what is
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If you ran the RUU, it will return you to a stock ROM, but you are still S-OFF which is the biggest hurdle in rooting your phone. If you want to root after running the RUU, just flash ClockWorkMod recovery via HBOOT and then install a rooted ROM.
That's dang good info. From what I knew, you had to rerun part of the hack kit to reboot. How does flashing CWM root the stock rom?
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If you ran the RUU, it will return you to a stock ROM, but you are still S-OFF which is the biggest hurdle in rooting your phone. If you want to root after running the RUU, just flash ClockWorkMod recovery via HBOOT and then install a rooted ROM.
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Hey Tx, RUU actually stands for ROM Update Utility. Just didn't want to get others reading that confused.
Agoattamer said:
Hey Tx, RUU actually stands for ROM Update Utility. Just didn't want to get others reading that confused.
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It appears we're both half right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=WallabyFAQ#What_does_RUU_stand_for.3F
What does RUU stand for?
It stands for Radio Unit Upgrade. But please forget this name: it is confusing, because it upgrade the Radio Rom & the OS ROM, or only one of them.
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That's dang good info. From what I knew, you had to rerun part of the hack kit to reboot. How does flashing CWM root the stock rom?
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It doesn't, but once CWM is installed, you can install any of the multitude of rooted ROMs available.
Gene Poole said:
It doesn't, but once CWM is installed, you can install any of the multitude of rooted ROMs available.
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Ahhh, that's snicky.[insert Desi Arnaz voice to say snicky]
Tx Redneck said:
It appears we're both half right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=WallabyFAQ#What_does_RUU_stand_for.3F
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Easy enough to get the real answer. When I first saw you call it Radio Update Utility it didn't sound right. So I googled it. I saw about 4 names that people gave it including Radio Unit Upgrade but then I thought where did I see it before. Oh yes, right from the upgrade utility.
So I tried recovery again. And my phone keeps getting locked up. The device appears with a red triangle with a red exclamation mark. So i tried the downgrade from the hack it kit. It worked but i still get the same thing. So i tried reverse gold card and i got a error. The same that i got before i reformatted the SD to get the root to work.
So later today, I will reformat and run the hack kit again. I am probably going to try Coredroid ROM.