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Credit goes to eugene373 and attn1. These are mostly their instructions, but I did change, clarify, and add a few steps. If you can't get any of the other methods working, try this one.
Prerequisites...
Note: If you're in Linux, you only need to do Step 4, Step 6, and Step 7.
Step 0.
Download and install HTC Sync: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
Step 1.
Download and unzip the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Step 2.
Go into the folder where you unzipped the Android SDK and open "SDK Setup.exe".
If you aren't greeted with a failed to fetch URL error, proceed to Step 3. If you did receive this error, go to Settings in the "Choose Packages to Install" window and check "Force https;//... sources to be fetched using http://..."
Close and re-open "SDK Setup.exe".
Step 3.
When the "Choose Packages to Install" window pops up, make sure the package "Usb Driver package, revision x" is checked. You can uncheck everything else. Click Install. After it downloads and installs, close "Android SDK and AVD Manager".
Step 4.
With your device unplugged from your computer, go to Settings > Application > Development on your device and turn on USB Debugging.
Step 5.
Now plug your device in to your computer. This is just to make sure the USB drivers are installed.
Once they are installed, unplug your device and turn it off.
Step 6.
This step is optional, but it may prevent an error later on in the process. If you've never formatted your SD card from a computer, remove it from the phone and format it in Windows or OSX with an external card reader. Then place the formatted card back in your phone, but leave the phone off.
Step 7.
Download the updated Root.zip from eugene373's guide: Root the Slide & Other HTC Devices*6/15/2010* How-To Updated 6/29/2010
Now let's get started...
Step 0.
Unzip Root.zip
Step 1.
Place the contents ("update.zip", "ota.zip", and "loop") into the Android SDK tools folder.
Step 2.
Open Command Prompt or Terminal and CD to the SDK tools directory.
Step 3.
Power on your device into the bootloader by holding the "Volume Down" key and simultaneously pressing Power.
Once you're in the bootloader, wait about 30 seconds until some diagnostic checking is done.
Press "Volume Down" to highlight Recovery, but do not push Power to execute just yet.
Step 4.
Now run your loop file from the prompt (either type "loop" in Windows or "./loop.sh" in Linux) (refer to ice3186's post for Mac instructions)
Note: The loop does nothing but show you the connection status of your phone. It's not technically required, but we'll use it in this guide.
Step 5.
Once the loop is running in your prompt, get ready to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, but don't connect one end quite yet. With Recovery still highlighted on your phone, you will need to push the Power button and then immediately plug in the other end of the USB cord.
Step 6.
After a few seconds, you should see your device listed in the loop.
Step 7.
Unplug the USB cable from the bottom of your phone and plug it back in. You probably don't need to do this, but let's be safe. Wait for your device to show up in the loop again. Hit CTRL-C to terminate the loop.
Step 8.
You should see a triangle/exclaimation over a phone graphic.
Hold the "Volume Up" key (note it's Volume UP this time) and simultaneously press Power.
After the menu comes up, use the volume and power buttons to select and run update.zip. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway.)
Step 9.
Paste the following command into your prompt and press Enter.
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip (*OSX users add a ./ in front of all terminal commands please)
Step 10.
This is very important!! Have this next command ready in your prompt before running update.zip again!!
This is the command. Paste it into your prompt, but DO NOT press Enter yet.
adb push update.zip /sdcard
Step 11.
Run update.zip and as soon as you see a faint progress bar appear behind the text at the bottom of the screen, push Enter to execute the command in your prompt.
Step 12.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su and Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify. If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 and 12.
Step 13.
This step is optional, but it will save you the pain of going through all of these steps again in the future.
Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
I think some trouble shooting comments should be mentioned, so I'll just write a few things I noticed while rooting my device (for 7 frustration filled hours).
If you cannot see your device show up in 'adb devices' in recovery, boot into the OS normally and see if it shows up. If it does not, then it's a safe bet that you have one of two problems - you do not have all the drivers installed, or you do not have 'usb debugging' enabled. This can be enabled in 'settings->applications->development->usb debugging'. To avoid driver issues, it's highly recommended that you do this process in linux or osx.
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
Also, if you manage to get it working and root the phone, do yourself a huge favor and install the custom Unrevoked recovery image mentioned in the original rooting thread, so you never have to deal with this nonsense ever again.
Also also, if you get to the step where you do 'adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip' and you get an error:0, installation aborted message, you did something wrong. The problem is that you aren't actually supposed to flash ota.zip. What you're supposed to do is push ota.zip to your phone as update.zip, and leave it there. Don't touch anything else. What you will do after that is type 'adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip' in the command prompt (WITHOUT hitting enter yet, just get ready to). You will then select 'sdcard:update.zip' and press power and IMMEDIATELY AFTER pressing power, you will press enter on the command prompt to execute your adb push command. What this does is causes recovery to read the ota.zip file you uploaded and recognize it as a legit update, but you replace it with update.zip before it actually gets extracted (if your timing is good). So recovery reads the signature of ota.zip, but actually extracts the stuff in update.zip and runs that instead.
Hope that helps with some common problems I observed. Good luck, dudes.
okay so I think I the only one using a Mac in this rooting process. A few things I have learned and may already be known but I thought I would clarify.
1.) to get a loop to run on the mac i had to re-write the file loop.bat
this is the code that works for me and how to do it.
a.) rename the file to end in .sh not .bat the way it came
b.) open the file with TextEdit
c.) delete all of the text in it and write this in there
Code:
while [ "0" ]
do
{
./adb devices
}
done
d.) save the file back in the sdk/tools folder
e.) in terminal the command once you cd to the folder is ./loop.sh
2.) i have yet to be successful in the attempt to root so anyone knowing anything to help would be appreciated! But i am still cracking i think i am going to wear out the plug before i am done though.
it should be pointed out that the loop does nothing except tell you if you have a connection or not. When you plug in the usb port, it will respond after a few seconds, or it won't. Try again.
gtg465x said:
Credit goes to eugene373 and attn1. These are mostly their instructions, but I did change, clarify, and add a few steps. If you can't get any of the other methods working, try this one.
Prerequisites...
Step 0.
Download and install HTC Sync: http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
Step 1.
Download and unzip the Android SDK: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Step 2.
Go into the folder where you unzipped the Android SDK and open "SDK Setup.exe"
When the "Choose Packages to Install" window pops up, make sure the package "Usb Driver package, revision x" is checked. You can uncheck everything else. Click Install. After it downloads and installs, close "Android SDK and AVD Manager".
Step 3.
With your device unplugged from your computer, go to Settings > Application > Development on your device and turn on USB Debugging.
Step 4.
Now plug your device in to your computer. This is just to make sure the USB drivers are installed.
Once they are installed, unplug your device and turn it off.
Step 5.
Download Root.zip from eugene373's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
Now let's get into it...
Step 0.
Unzip Root.zip
Step 1.
Place the contents ("update.zip", "ota.zip", and "loop") into the Android SDK tools folder.
Step 2.
Open Command Prompt or Terminal and CD to the SDK tools directory.
Step 3.
Power on your device into the bootloader by holding down the "Volume Down" key and simultaneously pressing Power.
Once you're in the bootloader, wait about 30 seconds, until some diagnostic checking is done.
Press "Volume Down" to highlight Recovery, but do not push Power to execute just yet.
Step 4.
Now run your loop file from the prompt (either type "loop" in Windows or "./loop.sh" in a *nix like) ( ./ Is used For OSX )
Step 5.
Once the loop is running in your prompt, get ready to connect the phone to the computer with the USB cable, but don't connect one end quite yet. With Recovery still highlighted on your phone, you will need to push the Power button and then immediately plug in the other end of the USB cord.
Step 6.
After a few seconds, you should see your device listed in the loop.
Step 7.
Unplug your USB cable from the bottom of your phone and plug it back in. You probably don't need to do this, but let's be safe. Wait for your device to show up in the loop again. Hit CTRL-C to terminate the loop.
Step 8.
You should see a triangle/exclaimation over a phone graphic.
Hold down the "Volume Up" key (note it's Volume UP this time) and simultaneously press Power.
After the menu comes up, use the volume and power buttons to select and run update.zip. (This will fail, but we already know that! Select it anyway.)
Step 9.
Paste the following command into your prompt and press Enter.
adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip (*OSX users add a ./ in front of all terminal commands please.)
Step 11.
This is very important!! Have this next command ready in your prompt before running update.zip again!!
This is the command. Paste it into your prompt, but DO NOT press Enter yet.
adb push update.zip /sdcard
step 12.
Run update.zip and as soon as you see a faint progress bar appear behind the text at the bottom of the screen, push Enter to execute the command in your prompt.
Step 13.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su & Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify.
If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 & 12.
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This isn't complete - this just gets you to clockwork and you haven't installed anything yet. You need to add steps to add root acces or flash a rom that is rooted. Also, make sure to reference the unrevoked tool to install Clockwork after root so this whole ordeal can be avoided next time.
Yes! The secret was formatting the sd card outside of the phone. I am now rooted and liberated! Thanks for plugging along with all the advice guys!
modest_mandroid said:
I think some trouble shooting comments should be mentioned, so I'll just write a few things I noticed while rooting my device (for 7 frustration filled hours).
If you cannot see your device show up in 'adb devices' in recovery, boot into the OS normally and see if it shows up. If it does not, then it's a safe bet that you have one of two problems - you do not have all the drivers installed, or you do not have 'usb debugging' enabled. This can be enabled in 'settings->applications->development->usb debugging'. To avoid driver issues, it's highly recommended that you do this process in linux or osx.
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
Also, if you manage to get it working and root the phone, do yourself a huge favor and install the custom Unrevoked recovery image mentioned in the original rooting thread, so you never have to deal with this nonsense ever again.
Also also, if you get to the step where you do 'adb push ota.zip /sdcard/update.zip' and you get an error:0, installation aborted message, you did something wrong. The problem is that you aren't actually supposed to flash ota.zip. What you're supposed to do is push ota.zip to your phone as update.zip, and leave it there. Don't touch anything else. What you will do after that is type 'adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip' in the command prompt (WITHOUT hitting enter yet, just get ready to). You will then select 'sdcard:update.zip' and press power and IMMEDIATELY AFTER pressing power, you will press enter on the command prompt to execute your adb push command. What this does is causes recovery to read the ota.zip file you uploaded and recognize it as a legit update, but you replace it with update.zip before it actually gets extracted (if your timing is good). So recovery reads the signature of ota.zip, but actually extracts the stuff in update.zip and runs that instead.
Hope that helps with some common problems I observed. Good luck, dudes.
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Really good tips. I hope you don't mind - I am going to link to this to my original thread.
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
Corporate Dog said:
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
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get a copy of linux livecd and then you don't have to actually set up the SDK or worry about any drivers.
attn1 said:
This isn't complete - this just gets you to clockwork and you having installed anything yet. You need to add steps to root or flash a rom that is rooted. Also, make sure to reference the unrevoked tool to install Clockwork after root so this whole ordeal can be avoided next time.
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If you made it to clockwork using this method then you're rooted. Check eugene's updated instructions. Look at the 6/29/2010 update on his original post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
I will add a reference to the unrevoked tool.
modest_mandroid said:
If, on the other hand, your phone DOES show up in Android but not in recovery, or if it just blips on the screen for a second (when running the loop) as an offline device, then it might be the formatting of your sd card. Do NOT format your sd card from your phone or within Android. The ONLY time I managed to get the phone to show up in recovery without disappearing immediately was by removing the sd card, formatting it in windows or osx with an external card reader, copying the files over (new rom or rooting files), and then replacing it in the phone while the phone is off. After putting the card back in your phone, try the procedure again - go to the bootloader->hboot->recovery (while the cable is unplugged), then press the power button and immediately after plug the cable in (usually works when you plug the cable in about .2-.5 seconds later). If it does not show up at all, reboot the phone and try again, but do NOT let it boot back to Android. You can get back in to the bootloader by waiting until the 'HTC quietly brilliant' screen shows up and typing 'adb reboot bootloader' with the usb cable attached.
It took me a really long time to figure that out. I don't think the type of sd card matters so much as the formatting of it. I actually used the 2gb card that came with the phone, and it worked almost every single time after I reformatted the card.
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Excellent troubleshooting tips. I added a note about formatting your SD card to the prerequisites.
ice3186 said:
okay so I think I the only one using a Mac in this rooting process. A few things I have learned and may already be known but I thought I would clarify.
1.) to get a loop to run on the mac i had to re-write the file loop.bat
this is the code that works for me and how to do it.
a.) rename the file to end in .sh not .bat the way it came
b.) open the file with TextEdit
c.) delete all of the text in it and write this in there
Code:
while [ "0" ]
do
{
./adb devices
}
done
d.) save the file back in the sdk/tools folder
e.) in terminal the command once you cd to the folder is ./loop.sh
2.) i have yet to be successful in the attempt to root so anyone knowing anything to help would be appreciated! But i am still cracking i think i am going to wear out the plug before i am done though.
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Thanks. Added a reference to your post.
attn1 said:
it should be pointed out that the loop does nothing except tell you if you have a connection or not. When you plug in the usb port, it will respond after a few seconds, or it won't. Try again.
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Noted in the original post.
Corporate Dog said:
Troubleshooting Tip on Prerequisite Step 2: If you're working behind a firewall, router, or proxy server, you're going to have to configure SDK Setup to use an open port on that device, in order to download updates.
I won't go through the exact steps here, but if SDK setup is hanging, this is the most likely culprit.
Regards,
Corporate Dog
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Thanks. Added the workaround.
attn1 said:
get a copy of linux livecd and then you don't have to actually set up the SDK or worry about any drivers.
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Thanks. Added a note to the top of the prerequisites.
gtg465x said:
Step 12.
If successful, you should see Clockwork Recovery and you now have Su and Superuser.apk installed! You can now reboot your phone into the OS to verify. If unsuccessful, repeat steps 11 and 12.
Step 13.
This step is optional, but it will save you the pain of going through all of these steps again in the future.
Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!)
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In no way, shape or form are you done after set 12.
You need to do more than just get into Clockwork. That alone doesn't root the phone.
gtg465x said:
If you made it to clockwork using this method then you're rooted. Check eugene's updated instructions. Look at the 6/29/2010 update on his original post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6820344&postcount=1
I will add a reference to the unrevoked tool.
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My mistake. He not only updated his instructions, he updated his update.zip. That should do it.
Good job!
I was just wondering If I have device issues after it is rooted, is it possible to remove the root and flash everything back to factory defaults for warranty purposes like the windows phones or is it once the warranty is gone it is gone?
steezee said:
I was just wondering If I have device issues after it is rooted, is it possible to remove the root and flash everything back to factory defaults for warranty purposes like the windows phones or is it once the warranty is gone it is gone?
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Dunno if you can reflash the stock recovery again if you replaced it with clockwork, but you can definitely flash the stock ATT rom again. You can download it from HTC's site: http://member.america.htc.com/download/Web_materials/Manual/HTC_Aria_ATT/HTCAriaOriginalShipROM.exe
Banging my head on the wall. Got it to detect device once on loop. Never again after that. Phone shows up in device manager. Formatted 8gb and 2 gb cards several times.
urge growing. ... want to . . break.. . . .. . .random objects. . .
attn1 said:
My mistake. He not only updated his instructions, he updated his update.zip. That should do it.
Good job!
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that he updated his update.zip.
You guys are right , there are missing step in the tutorial to fully root Aria.
after i get in to the clockwork from the step above. i have to install the custom rom that can be found in the forum.
when i try to install "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) " . the process goes throught but the recovery is still the same HTC blue color recovery screen.
so before you insert your sd card into the phone after you format the sd card. remember to copy the rooted rom into the sd card so when you successfully get into the clockwork. you want to install the rom then your aria is rooted with superuser icon on the application.
after then you do the "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) step .
There are no steps missing from the first post. I rooted my Aria using that method. Just make sure you have the latest Root.zip from eugene's thread. He updated it the other day and if you try to use the older version of Root.zip with this method it will not work.
What you are doing is installing a custom rom, which is fine, but it's not required to root the Aria.
i was trying to get the clockwork to install and it only work after i load the liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip
before i load liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip , it still give me the default HTC recovery screen.
after i load liberated_aria_b003_signed.zip and install "Unrevoked team: Recovery reflash tool (updated - Now for Aria/Liberty!) " . i get the clockwork screen as the recovery screen .
i still can't get the side loading to show after i follow the step from here
•COMMON:
•Enable USB debugging (settings > applications > development > USB Debugging)
•adb remount
•adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db settings.db
Linux/OS X:
•echo "update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';"|sqlite3 settings.db
WINDOWS:
•echo update secure set value = 1 where name = 'install_non_market_apps';|sqlite3 settings.db
COMMON:
•adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
•Reboot phone and sideloading works. (thanks to fluffyarmada)
.
I know there are several methods/guides to rooting the EVO. I posted these instructions on another site and many people found them useful, so I decided to copy them here. I didn't create any of these methods. I started this because this was my first experience w/ Android and trying to root. I had some trouble because there are certain steps that are probably obvious to Android regulars or guys that did a lot of research, but it was not obvious to me.
This is written for someone who is an ANDROID n00b and has absolutely no idea where to began. If you're a PC n00b and the idea of unzipping a file is foreign to you, this thread is not for you. Just enjoy the EVO Stock. It's a great phone and you won't be disappointed. Now, if you're comfortable around a pc and can follow instructions, this guide should be helpful. I've broken down every step.
*********** F.A.Q. and Videos - See Post #2 ***********
This guide includes;
ROOTING Part I and Part II (Full Root) - Use this if you're on software version 1.32.651.1 or 1.32.651.6.
Section 1 - This part gives you basic root access.
Section 2 - This part unlocks NAND and gives you full control. There are 2 versions of Section 2. Either one works.
Version 1 - No PC needed. No ADB Shell needed.
Version 2 - Using a PC and ADB Shell
Nand Backup and Nand Restore - 2 options with Rom Manager and w/o Rom Manager
Section 3 - Rom Manager Nand Backup/Restore
Section 4 - Manual Nand Backup/Restore
ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root) - Use this if your phone had the OTA done and you're on version 1.47.651.1
Section 5 - This part includes all the steps to get full root including NAND Unlock. In other words, full control.
Here's the steps written in Android n00b language for the PC.
****ROOTING Part I and Part II (Full Root)**** Thanks to toastcfh
This is for Full Root access. I dropped the instructions for partial root because they are not needed. With Full Root available, there is no need to only do a partial root. Even if all you want is permissions to load a custom rom, you'll need to have a backup in case something goes wrong and you can't use the backup if you're not fully rooted. So, follow these simple steps and you'll have everything you need.
Before you start
Before you start anything, your phone needs to be able to connect to the pc. If you haven't done so before, install HTC Sync. There is a folder on the sdcard that contains a version of HTC Sync or you can download a newer version from their site. It doesn't matter which version because you're not going to use it. We just need the drivers installed so the phone can communicate with the PC.
Next, make sure "USB Debugging" is turned ON.
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
If it's turned on, every time you connect your phone to the PC, you'll see "/!\ USB Debugging connected" in the notifications on the phone.
Items you'll need
1- PC36IMG.zip (Place this on your sdcard)
2- eng-PC36IMG.zip - Mirror 1 - (Place this on your sdcard)
3- Full Root files.zip - This zip contains 3 files you will extract to your sdcard (flash_image, mtd-eng.img, recovery.img)
Now you sdcard should look like this -
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4- evo-recovery - Extract this folder to your C:\ drive so you should see C:\evo-recovery
5- Any custom rom you want to load. If you don't want a custom rom, then at least install the rooted version of the Sprint Rom --> here <-- (place this rom on your sdcard too)
Section 1 -
1A) Connect your EVO to the PC and select "disk drive" so that you can see your storage card from the "My Computer" window
1B) Copy the file PC36IMG.zip and eng-PC36IMG.zip to the storage card. Don't unzip it and don't put it in a folder. Just copy the files.
1C) Take the "Full Root Files.zip" you downloaded and unzip all 3 files to the storage card. Don't put them in a folder.
At this point, you should have 5 new files on your storage card as shown in the picture above under items needed.
1D) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
1E) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
1F) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
1G) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Now just be patient. It will take a while to start up the first time, but when it's done, you'll be at the setup screen you saw the first time you turned on the device. Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
Now you're phone is partially rooted, but we're not stopping there.
Section 2 Version 1 - No PC Needed -
2A) Go to the Market and download/install EStrongs File Explorer. Just search for "EStrong" pick "Estrongs File Explorer." Then download/install Barcode Scanner by ZXing. Just search for "Barcode."
2B) Open Barcode Scanner and scan the QR code below. Select "Open Browser" then download/install. Note: This will allow you to install Android Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich. I couldn't find it in the market, so I'm using this method.
2C) Open Estrongs File explorer. Long-press on the files to rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "root-PC36IMG.zip" and then rename "eng-PC36IMG.zip" --> "PC36IMG.zip"
2D) Open "Android Terminal Emulator" that you installed in step 2B, and type the following commands.
Code:
su
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes, you'll just go down to the next line w/ a "#"
2E) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2F) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
2G) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
2H) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
2I) Once your back to the home screen, go back to the Market place, go to downloads, and you should still see Estrongs and Android Terminal. You need to download/install them again.
2J) Open Estrongs File explorer. Long-press on the file to rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "eng-PC36IMG.zip"
2K) Open "Android Terminal Emulator" that you installed in step 2B, and type the following commands.
Code:
su
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes, you'll just go down to the next line w/ a "#"
2L) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2M) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. It won't find the PC36IMG.zip file because it was renamed. When it's done searching, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Recovery" and "Power" button to select it.
The phone will reboot into Recovery Mode.
2N) From the list, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe" and "Power" button to select it.
2O) In the Wipe menu you're going to use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe data/factory reset" twice.
2P) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe Dalvik-cache" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe Dalvik-cache" twice.
Now push "Power" button to return to the previous menu.
2Q) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Flash zip from sdcard" and "Power" button to select it.
At this point every zip file on the root of your sdcard will show. Make sure you know which one you want to flash.
2R) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight your rom or radio file and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Sit back and wait. Mine took about 2mins.
When it's done, hit "Power" button to "Reboot system now" and enjoy your rooted EVO w/ a custom rom.
Section 2 Version 2 - Using the PC -
2A) Connect your EVO to the PC and select "disk drive" so that you can see your storage card from the "My Computer" window
2B) Rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "root-PC36IMG.zip" and then rename "eng-PC36IMG.zip" --> "PC36IMG.zip"
2C) Disconnect the EVO from the USB, wait about 5seconds, then reconnect the EVO but this time select "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
2D) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell
then hit "OK"
2E) In the window that opens, type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two.
2F) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2G) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
2H) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
2I) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
2J) Once your back to the home screen, the EVO should be connected as "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
2K) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell
then hit "OK"
2L) In the window that opens, type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two. The last command will reboot your phone into recovery mode.
2M) From the list, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe" and "Power" button to select it.
2N) In the Wipe menu you're going to use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe data/factory reset" twice.
2O) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe Dalvik-cache" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe Dalvik-cache" twice.
Now push "Power" button to return to the previous menu.
2P) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Flash zip from sdcard" and "Power" button to select it.
At this point every zip file on the root of your sdcard will show. Make sure you know which one you're using.
2Q) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight your rom or radio file and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Sit back and wait. Mine took about 2mins.
When it's done, hit "Power" button to "Reboot system now" and enjoy your rooted EVO w/ a custom rom.
****Nand Backup and Nand Restore****
There are 2 options for making backups and restoring.
1) The easy method is to use Rom Manager. Install Rom Manager from the Market.
2) Put your phone into Recovery Mode and do all the steps manually.
Section 3 - Rom Manager Nand Backup/Restore -
3A) Go to the Market and download/install "Rom Manager" by ClockworkMod and then open it.
There is a free one and a donation one.
3B) Once it's opened, select "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery"
3C) Confirm your phone is an HTC Evo (CDMA)
Wait a couple minutes while it does it thing. When it's finished you'll get a "Successfully flashed ClockworkMod recovery!"
3D) Select "Backup Current Rom" and you'll have the option of naming it. Default is the Date and Time (2010-06-23-22.25.19) YYYY-MM-DD-HH-MM-SS
And that's it. Rom is backed up. If you try to flash another rom and don't like it or you make changes and mess something up, you can just restore the backup you just made and be right back where you were.
3E) To restore the Rom, select "Manager and Restore Backups"
3F) Select the Rom from the list of available backups. (You'll have the option to Restore/Rename/Delete)
3G) Choose Restore and select which parts you want to restore. All of them are checked by default.
You're choices are;
Restore Boot
Restore System
Restore Data
Restore Cache
Restore SD-Ext
Selecting all them will do a complete restore of your rom. I haven't experimented to see what the different parts do.
Section 4 - Manual Nand Backup/Restore -
You'll need to put your phone into Recovery mode first.
4A) Connect the EVO to the pc and select "Charge Only"
4B) Open a "Run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows reboot recovery
This will reboot the phone directly into Recovery Mode if you've done Rooting Part I & II
4C) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Backup/Restore" push the "Power" button to select it.
4D) Use the "Volume DOWN" to select "Nand backup" push the "Power" button to select it.
4E) You'll be asked if you want to create a Nandroid backup. Press "Power" button to confirm any other key to abort.
While it's creating a backup, it will say "Performing Backup" and show dots "....." across the bottom of the screen. It will fill-up about 3 rows of dots before it's done.
And that's it. Rom is backed up. If you try to flash another rom and don't like it or you make changes and mess something up, you can just restore the backup you just made and be right back where you were.
4F) To restore the Rom, do steps 4A-4C (skip 4D/4E) and use the "Volume DOWN" to select "Nand restore" push the "Power" button to select it.
4G) Use the "Volume DOWN" to select "HTXXXXXXXXXXX" (this will be your device #) push the "Power" button to select it.
4H) Use the "Volume DOWN" to select "BDS-XXXXXXXX-XXXX" (this will be the date of your backup) push the "Power" button to select it and "Power" to confirm it.
When it's done restoring, push "Power" twice to reboot.
****ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root)**** Thanks to SteelH
This is for Full Root access after someone has applied the OTA 1.47.651.1. If you accepted the OTA or it was done for you when you bought your phone, use this guide. To check which version you're on, go to Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software Information>Software Number. If it says "1.47.651.1" this section is for you.
If you're on version "1.32.651.1" or "1.32.651.6" then use the ****ROOTING Part I and Part II (Full Root)**** instructions in section 1 & 2.
NOTE: Yes there are a lot of steps. Read through them once before you try it. The only tricky part is step 5Q. I actually had to reboot my phone and do 5Q again because I was too slow the 1st attempt. Other than that step, it's all pretty easy.
Before you start
Before you start anything, your phone needs to be able to connect to the pc. If you haven't done so before, install HTC Sync. There is a folder on the sdcard that contains a version of HTC Sync or you can download a newer version from their site. It doesn't matter which version because you're not going to use it. We just need the drivers installed so the phone can communicate with the PC.
Next, make sure "USB Debugging" is turned ON.
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
If it's turned on, every time you connect your phone to the PC, you'll see "/!\ USB Debugging connected" in the notifications on the phone.
Items you'll need
1- eng-PC36IMG.zip - Mirror 1 - (Place this on your sdcard and rename it PC36IMG.zip)
2- Rooting OTA Files.zip - This zip contains 5 files you will extract to your sdcard (flash_image, mtd-eng.img, part1, part2, recovery.img)
Now you sdcard should have these files -
3- evo-recovery - Extract this folder to your C:\ drive so you should see C:\evo-recovery
4- Any custom rom you want to load. If you don't want a custom rom, then at least install the rooted version of the Sprint Rom --> here <-- (place this rom on your sdcard too)
Section 5 -
5A) Connect your EVO to the PC and select "disk drive" so that you can see your storage card from the "My Computer" window
5B) Copy the file eng-PC36IMG.zip to the storage card, make sure to rename it PC36IMG.zip. Don't unzip it and don't put it in a folder. Just copy the file and rename.
5C) Take the "Rooting OTA files.zip" you downloaded and unzip all 5 files to the storage card. Don't put them in a folder.
At this point, you should have 6 new files on your storage card as shown in the picture above under items needed.
5D) Select Menu>Settings>Privacy>Factory data reset>Reset phone>Erase everything
Now you're phone is being reset. Once you're back to the home screen, continue to the next step (you don't need to fill in your account info, just skip past the setup to get to the home screen)
5E) Connect the EVO to the pc and select "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
5F) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
cmd
then hit "OK"
5G) In the window that opens, type (or cut/paste this)
Code:
cd c:\evo-recovery
Now you should be a prompt that says "c:\evo-recovery>"
5H) Now type (or cut/paste this)
Code:
adb-windows shell
Now you should be a "$" prompt
5I) Now type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
sh /sdcard/part1
If you typed it correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once, when you hit enter.
Then you will get a message that says "power down your phone from the power menu and re-run"
5J) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off." At this point, DO NOT TURN THE PHONE BACK ON!
On your pc you should have the cmd window open and once the phone is off, you will be at the "c:\evo-recovery>" prompt again. This next step will help you later. Do it now, while the phone is off, and it will make things easier later on.
5K) At the "c:\evo-recovery>" prompt, type (or cut/paste this)
Code:
adb-windows shell /data/local/part2
Because the phone is off, this will not work. You should get a message that says "error: device not found"
Now turn your phone back on. Once it's on the home screen continue with the next step. You should still be at the "c:\evo-recovery>" prompt.
5L) Now type (or cut/paste this)
Code:
adb-windows shell
Now you should be a "$" prompt
5M) Now type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
sh /sdcard/part1
If you typed it correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once, when you hit enter.
Then you will get a message that says "visit http://bit.ly/ad0pRn in the EVO Internet browser app"
The website you visit doesn't matter. It just needs to be a flash site that will trigger the exploit. Here's what I used.
5N) Open the Internet browser on your phone and go to this website "www.tinyurl.com/evo1234"
Once the page tries to load, the info on the pc will change. It will say "refresh that page or reopen it, reboot and run part2"
On your phone's browser, you need to refresh the page.
Note: Some people get an error at this point that says:
Code:
/sdcard/part1: cannot create /data/app-cache/com.android.browser/BEC48C17295CAF9
F550BCD500A0A6F03
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/DE25D64D198E4BF84672045F0EAEE6CE
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/EAFCD74DF11E57A3571B1E4D0B768134/foo: directory nonexistant
reboot and run part2
If you get this error, check the FAQ in post #2 for "Getting an error on step 5N"
5O) In the address bar of your phone's browser, on the far right, is the refresh icon. (Looks like 2 arrows in a circle) Hit refresh.
After the page reloads on the phone, go back to the command prompt on your pc. Make sure you're prepared for 5Q before you do 5P.
5P) Now type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
reboot
You're phone will reboot.
As soon as the phone turns back on, while it's still booting up and is on the "HTC EVO 4G" screen, you need to do step 5Q.
Remember in step 5K when you typed "adb-windows shell /data/local/part2" That was done so that now you don't have to type it again.
On your keyboard, you can use the "UP" arrow key to cycle through commands you previously typed in the command window. For step 5Q, you'll need to hit the "UP" arrow key until you get to "adb-windows shell /data/local/part2" that you typed earlier. Should only be "UP" arrow once or twice.
5Q) While the phone is booting up, on your keyboard hit the "UP" arrow key until you see the "adb-windows shell /data/local/part2" you typed in 5K. Once you see that, hit enter.
If you get a message that says "error: device not found" do it again. "UP" arrow once and hit enter. Keep doing this while the phone is booting up until you get a message that says "part 2 is scanning." This will not work until your phone connects to the pc. You have a very short window from the time it connects until it passes the "HTC" welcome screen. I just kept entering it over and over until it worked. I actually entered it 10x's before the phone actually connected and the command worked.
Alternately, if you have sounds enabled on your pc, you'll hear when the phone connects again and you can enter the code once it connects, but you have a small window of time.
If you miss your window, then it will just sit at the "part 2 is scanning" for a long time and your phone will go to the home screen.
Just power off the phone, and start again from this step. Remember to enter the code over and over while the phone is booting up.
If it works, you'll initially get a message that says "part 2 is scanning" then after a short time (mine took about 15secs) you'll get a message that looks similar to this
Code:
/app-cache/com.android.browser/BEC48C17295CAF9F550BCD500A0A6F03/.foo.PWsZ8k
crw-rw-rw- root root 90, 2 2010-07-05 19:37 mtd1
That was the hard part. The rest is easy.
5R) Now type (or cut/paste this)
Code:
adb-windows shell
Now you should be a "$" prompt
5S) Now type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/local/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/local/flash_image
/data/local/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two.
5T) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
5U) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
5V) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
5W) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
5X) Once your back to the home screen, the EVO should be connected as "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
5Y) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell
then hit "OK"
5Z) In the window that opens, type (do not cut/paste this)
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two. The last command will reboot your phone into recovery mode.
5AA) From the list, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe" and "Power" button to select it.
5AB) In the Wipe menu you're going to use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe data/factory reset" twice.
5AC) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe Dalvik-cache" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe Dalvik-cache" twice.
Now push "Power" button to return to the previous menu.
5AD) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Flash zip from sdcard" and "Power" button to select it.
At this point every zip file on the root of your sdcard will show. Make sure you know which one you're using.
5AE) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight your rom or radio file and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Sit back and wait. Mine took about 2mins.
When it's done, hit "Power" button to "Reboot system now" and enjoy your rooted EVO w/ a custom rom.
F.A.Q. and Videos
***********F.A.Q.***********
Q. What is Rooting?
A. Root is the user name or account that by default has access to all commands and files on Linux, Android or other Unix-like operating system. It is also referred to as the root account, root user and the superuser.
Q. Why would I want to Root my EVO?
A. Rooting gives you full control over the phone. It allows you to run programs that require root permission, like "Wireless Tether for Root Users" or "Titanium Backup." It also allows you to backup/restore your rom and to load custom roms or different radios.
Q. Does Rooting void my warranty?
A. Yes, if you root your phone, "technically" speaking, you did void your warranty. However, if you need to return your phone to Sprint, you can put the phone back to stock/unrooted by flashing a stock rom. http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Supersonic/
Q. My EVO has the OTA 1.47.651.1, can I still root my phone?
A. Follow the steps in ****ROOTING AFTER OTA 1.47.651.1 (Full Root)****
Q. What is Full-Root vs. just Rooting Part 1?
A. Full-Root is the steps that give you full control over all the files on the phone. Part 1 (Section 1) only gives you Superuser Permissions but Part 2 (Section 2) allows you to actually write/change system files.
Here's a PC analogy -
Part 1 would let you install apps and remove those apps (but only those apps you installed). You can't change files on the C: drive, only files on your external storage.
I.E. You could install Firefox and then remove it. But you can't remove MS Paint or Internet Explorer because they are on the C drive and you don't have access to it.
Part 2 also lets you change files that came w/ your operating system.
I.E. You could install Firefox and then remove it. You could also choose to remove preloaded programs like MS Paint or Internet Explorer. You could even go to the C drive and delete every important file on there and ruin your pc.
Q. What does Rooting Part 1 only do?
A. Part 1 (Section 1) of the Rooting process is just to give you Superuser Access. In other words, you can install/run a program that requires special permission. The problem is that it won't give you a Superuser Permission Icon. Many of the programs that need root access also need the SU Icon. Without the icon, they won't work. If you only do Part 1 (Section 1) of the tutorial, YOU WILL HAVE PROBLEMS. You need to do a full-root in order to take advantage of all the benefits of rooting.
Q. What does Rooting Part 1 only NOT do?
A. If you only did Part 1, and nothing else, then;
It does not allow you to remove OEM installed apps. Like Sprint TV or NASCAR or Sprint Navigation.
It does not allow you to install programs on your sdcard.
It does not allow you to install custom roms.
It does not allow you to install newer radios.
To do any of these things, you need to do a full-root using Section 1 & 2 or Section 5, depending on what version your EVO is on.
Q. Can I remove Sprint apps?
A. Yes, if you have full-root access. However, this tutorial is not about how to become an android chef, it's about getting root access and backing up/restoring and flashing new roms. If you don't like the Sprint apps, there are other instructions on how to get rid of them, but you will need full-root access. Or, there are several custom roms that have them removed already.
Q. How can I tell if I rooted my EVO correctly?
A. Super easy way to figure out if you're rooted.
Make sure USB Debugging is on.
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging should be checked
Connect your phone using "Charge Only"
Open a "Run" window and type "c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell"
If you get a "$" you're not rooted
If you get a "#" you're rooted
Click -->here<-- to see a picture of this.
Additional note: If you're on 1.47.651.1 and you believe you're rooted, you'll see the "$" first, type "SU" and hit enter. You'll get a pop-up on your phone for Superuser Permissions to "Allow" or "Deny" access. Click "Allow". If it changes to a "#" you're rooted. If you get "permission denied" you're not rooted.
Q. How can I tell if I have full-root access?
A. Go to the Market and install/open "Quick Boot" by Sirius Applications Ltd. Choose "Recovery." If you're phone boots into the recovery screen w/ the menu options, you have full-root, if you get stuck at the /!\ screen, you do not have full-root access yet.
Q. Getting an error on step 5N, what should I do?
A. Some people get an error at step 5M that says:
Code:
/sdcard/part1: cannot create /data/app-cache/com.android.browser/BEC48C17295CAF9
F550BCD500A0A6F03
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/DE25D64D198E4BF84672045F0EAEE6CE
/data/app-cache/com.android.browser/EAFCD74DF11E57A3571B1E4D0B768134/foo: directory nonexistant
reboot and run part2
tophyr figured out a solution and posted it --->HERE<---
In an attempt to keep this guide complete, I'll just copy his directions in this post.
I don't have the exact directory names, but the process to get beyond where you're stuck is this: (Type the bold parts, my comments are in the italics)
Code:
[B]cd /data/data/com.android.browser/flashlite
mv sharedobjects sharedobjects-[/B]
[I]The move command may fail - don't worry if it does[/I]
[B]ln -s /data/app-cache/com.android.browser/ sharedobjects
cd /app-cache/com.android.browser
ls[/B]
Here you should see at least one directory looking like 'BEC48C17295CAF9F550BCD500A0A6F03'. If there are multiple, repeat the following three lines for each. If there are not any, then refresh the website and/or find a new flash app (perhaps a game like mentioned above, or something) and repeat the 'ls' command after the app loads. You should then see a directory like the above.
Code:
[B]cd <long-ass-directory>[/B] [I](You can use wildcards.. if it starts with B like the above, do 'cd B*'[/I]
[B]cat /system/bin/rsync /system/bin/rsync /system/bin/rsync > foo
cd ..[/B]
These pretty much take care of what part1 tries to do, but likely fails to, if it's unable to outright delete the relevant directories. After running these commands manually, reboot the phone and follow the steps for part2 and beyond, and it *should* work. Did for me.
***********End of F.A.Q.***********
***********Videos***********
**Rooting - Full Root Parts I & II - Wipe - Flash - Without a PC or ADB Shell**
There are notes throughout the video that tell you what step of the video you are watching. If you do this, you can then use Rom Manager from the Market for any other things you need regarding roms. (i.e. Nand Backup/Restore, Flash newer roms/radios)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEot2oYKbw
These older videos are here for reference if anyone wants to use the PC method.
The first video shows me doing the Rooting/Recovery/Nand Backup/Wipe/Flash.
After I loaded a custom rom, I use Rom Manager to load a custom rom again. Rom Manager works great, but I would suggest everyone do the manual method the first time. Once you're on a custom rom, Rom Manager is definitely the way to go.
**Rooting - Recovery - Nand Backup - Wipe - Flash - Rom Manager**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oja2a6O96wQ
The second video is my doing part 2 of the rooting process. This will give you full system access. This part is not absolutely necessary, but it does allow you to use the Nand Restore option to replace all your settings the way you had them. Plus, it gives you full control of the phone from the phone. No need to connect to pc next time you want to load a new rom.
**Full Root - Unlocking NAND Protection**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUXTB0eydwE
You are GOD..
This is for all of you that need your hand held.. hehe.. no really.. this is great stuff here..
I thought Fast's hands were tired from all the hand holding he's done at the other site, guess not
Looks great, as usual Bro.
@all new Android Friends- read, read again then watch Fast's videos. It helps. A Lot.
<3 all I can say
A quick n00b question...
I'm currently using 1.47 OTA version, but if I follow the instruction, will I be still at 1.47 or will the version be reverted to 1.32 with full root? It sounds like Simpleroot will revert the version to 1.32, but just wondering how this will result in after the full root of 1.47.
Thanks a lot for the detailed instruction!
Sweet, think I am getting somewhere. I went and checked to see if I was in fact rooted from when I tried following the first 1.47 OTA root guide. I get the # sign, thinking I should be good. But I guess I never went and took care of the superuser control. I type su in cmd and nothing prompts on my phone. Was this supposed to have happened at the very end of my root attempt? I didn't see it in the guide ... seemed as if when the guide ended it suggested that was it.
Unless something didn't properly get done ... but I got through the entire guide without any errors ... everything appeared to have been finished. superuser apk, from the market, effectively do the job, or is it all the same?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, feel like something extremely minor is holding me back. Holding me down. -_-'
beesneazy said:
Sweet, think I am getting somewhere. I went and checked to see if I was in fact rooted from when I tried following the first 1.47 OTA root guide. I get the # sign, thinking I should be good. But I guess I never went and took care of the superuser control. I type su in cmd and nothing prompts on my phone. Was this supposed to have happened at the very end of my root attempt? I didn't see it in the guide ... seemed as if when the guide ended it suggested that was it.
Unless something didn't properly get done ... but I got through the entire guide without any errors ... everything appeared to have been finished. superuser apk, from the market, effectively do the job, or is it all the same?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated, feel like something extremely minor is holding me back. Holding me down. -_-'
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If you are seeing the # then you should be all set.
The current Market version of Superuser is not the most up to date I believe.
whitslack has a flashable zip in his thread about fixing 4G that allows you to install the most up to date version.
This would only be needed I would think if you are staying on rooted stock. Most chefs include the SU app.
Hope that answers your question.
Edit:Come to think of it-even rooted stock should have the latest su app. So my question to you is after completing the root what ROM did you jump to?
Like I said above, if you have a # you should be all set but I don't *think* you are on 1.47 after this process, check your software #.
@st0921-this would apply to your question too. Since at the end of the process you flash the eng-PC36 my guess is that you are not on 1.47.
I say "guess" because I was safely rooted before the OTA and not run this process.
CLARIFICATION-As I state below eng-PC36 unlocks NAND so while you may be on 1.47 it is not a rooted ROM. You'll need to flash a rooted version of 1.47.
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing
If we are adding a custom rom, do we just add the zipped rom file to the sd card, or do I unzip it, then add to sd card?
Thank you.
winmonewbie said:
If you are seeing the # then you should be all set.
The current Market version of Superuser is not the most up to date I believe.
whitslack has a flashable zip in his thread about fixing 4G that allows you to install the most up to date version.
This would only be needed I would think if you are staying on rooted stock. Most chefs include the SU app.
Hope that answers your question.
Edit:Come to think of it-even rooted stock should have the latest su app. So my question to you is after completing the root what ROM did you jump to?
Like I said above, if you have a # you should be all set but I don't *think* you are on 1.47 after this process, check your software #.
@st0921-this would apply to your question too. Since at the end of the process you flash the eng-PC36 my guess is that you are not on 1.47.
I say "guess" because I was safely rooted before the OTA and not run this process.
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Thanks a lot for the response, am also getting a little assistance from another forum member (vballboarder) and I think I get what the problem might be. Am going to try it in a minute.
Thing is, and I'll try to word this as best I can, is that I went through the guide, no problems, got to the end and it all seemed to go. At the end of the post it linked to Toast's 2nd part so I thought that was, naturally, the next step. I guess I was under the impression that the superuser icon would show up when I booted back into the phone. It wasn't there so I didn't want to proceed and possibly mess something up.
FW version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 1.36.00.04.02
Kernel version: 2.6.29-as94cf60 / [email protected] #1
Build number: 1.17.651.1 CL160858 test-keys
Software number: 1.17.651.1
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
PRI version: 1.34_003
PRL version: 60662
Like I said, I didn't want to proceed with fear of doing something irreversible. Things have changed, no doubt.
"forum user": "So, did you not do the 1.47 ROM? You just rooted and stopped? If you do the 1.47 rooted rom you won't have any problems at all, and it includes the superuser app."
^^^ Is this seriously all I need to do now? I am confusing the hell out of myself I think.
I CANT COMPLETE STEP 5Q! :S i have successfully completed all the previous steps and everything comes out as instructed.... any tips?
JuggZaPoppiN said:
If we are adding a custom rom, do we just add the zipped rom file to the sd card, or do I unzip it, then add to sd card?
Thank you.
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Do not unzip. Just place it on your card in its zipped form.
beesneazy said:
Thanks a lot for the response, am also getting a little assistance from another forum member (vballboarder) and I think I get what the problem might be. Am going to try it in a minute.
Thing is, and I'll try to word this as best I can, is that I went through the guide, no problems, got to the end and it all seemed to go. At the end of the post it linked to Toast's 2nd part so I thought that was, naturally, the next step. I guess I was under the impression that the superuser icon would show up when I booted back into the phone. It wasn't there so I didn't want to proceed and possibly mess something up.
FW version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 1.36.00.04.02
Kernel version: 2.6.29-as94cf60 / [email protected] #1
Build number: 1.17.651.1 CL160858 test-keys
Software number: 1.17.651.1
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
PRI version: 1.34_003
PRL version: 60662
Like I said, I didn't want to proceed with fear of doing something irreversible. Things have changed, no doubt.
"forum user": "So, did you not do the 1.47 ROM? You just rooted and stopped? If you do the 1.47 rooted rom you won't have any problems at all, and it includes the superuser app."
^^^ Is this seriously all I need to do now? I am confusing the hell out of myself I think.
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Ah, gotcha. Yup, pick the ROM of your choosing and flash it.
I'm trying to unroot and run this process so I have a better understanding but I'm having RUU issues.
I think the process is giving you root access on your non-rooted ROM. In general this is not a good idea as things won't gel, even if you install SU.
So flash custom or rooted stock and you should be fine.
Toast Part 2 unlocks NAND, it doesn't install a ROM per se.
winmonewbie said:
@st0921-this would apply to your question too. Since at the end of the process you flash the eng-PC36 my guess is that you are not on 1.47.
I say "guess" because I was safely rooted before the OTA and not run this process.
CLARIFICATION-As I state below eng-PC36 unlocks NAND so while you may be on 1.47 it is not a rooted ROM. You'll need to flash a rooted version of 1.47.
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Thanks for the clarification. So, if I want a rom with 1.47 update built-in, then i can flash a custom rom at step 5AD) after i save the zip file into the sd card?
Ahh ok, reading comprehension has taken a serious hit lately. Or something.
So when flashing this ROM, I then proceed to the second step, nand backup for future purposes, and then it's go time?
cw269484 said:
I CANT COMPLETE STEP 5Q! :S i have successfully completed all the previous steps and everything comes out as instructed.... any tips?
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From what I know that step is tricky as it requires good timing/ What exactly are you seeing?
st0921 said:
Thanks for the clarification. So, if I want a rom with 1.47 update built-in, then i can flash a custom rom at step 5AD) after i save the zip file into the sd card?
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You got it!
beesneazy said:
Ahh ok, reading comprehension has taken a serious hit lately. Or something.
So when flashing this ROM, I then proceed to the second step, nand backup for future purposes, and then it's go time?
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You COULD Nand backup at that point thought I'm not sure of the point of having that ROM backed up, like I said (and could be wrong) you have a non-rooted version of 1.47.
I would flash the next ROM, set it up, and back THAT up.
winmonewbie said:
You COULD Nand backup at that point thought I'm not sure of the point of having that ROM backed up, like I said (and could be wrong) you have a non-rooted version of 1.47.
I would flash the next ROM, set it up, and back THAT up.
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Well, about to run through this thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
Sounds like it would also fix my WiMAX radio which hasn't been working since going through the initial root process. And then, as I'm told, this will give me my superuser access? That's the idea I'm getting, then I could set everything back up. Back it up, and if I wasn't feeling future ROMs I could go back if I chose, or try another. Apps and such? I didn't really "set" things up the first time around as I was expecting to go through this and get it going.
Or, once again, am I wrong? LOL I hate to clutter the thread. -_-'
beesneazy said:
Well, about to run through this thread;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
Sounds like it would also fix my WiMAX radio which hasn't been working since going through the initial root process. And then, as I'm told, this will give me my superuser access? That's the idea I'm getting, then I could set everything back up. Back it up, and if I wasn't feeling future ROMs I could go back if I chose, or try another. Apps and such? I didn't really "set" things up the first time around as I was expecting to go through this and get it going.
Or, once again, am I wrong? LOL I hate to clutter the thread. -_-'
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It's all good my Friend. You are on the right track for sure.
I dont have 4G but I did run through whitslacks steps. That will give you a rooted stock ROM with the updated wimax and radio. (and SuperUser once you flash the included zip) It will work as long as your mac address isnt busted.
If you run that and everything is ok then backing that up would be a good idea.
Whether you back it up immediately post flash or after you have all your settings and apps the way you like them is completely up to you.
"OMFG."
Thank you, good sir.
I guess I thought this was where I was sitting after doing the initial root.
Your help is greatly appreciated. On with LeBron ... I guess. Not sure why I'm watching this ... disappointment is sure to follow.
finally completed step 5q, but now after i type
/data/local/flash_image misc / sdcard/mtd-eng.omg
i get:
"error writing misc: permission denied"
help!
:s
[GUIDE] HTC EVO on METROPCS FULL ROOT > 2.1 DROID CUSTOM ROM > WEB > MMS > PRL UPDATE
***Read this first pleaseHello everyone, life on budget sucks :/ but gotta suck it up till I graduate, so let's show some love to METROPIECSH..
This is a combination of tutorials from this site and some other sites that i compiled to get my HTC Evo up and running with MetroPCS.
Since (2.2) Rom still have no proper cure for mms,wap and market apps and after trying several 2.2 Roms, I ended up migrating back to my old steady 2.1. And here is the step by step path I followed.
Before We Start I personally would like to thank to:
SYNTHAXXX from XDA-Developers
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who are the true authors of this Guide.
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**Please use this guide if you're holding a HTC EVO that has a software version 1.32.651.1 or 1.32.651.6.
And be aware of
things that do NOT Work:
DOWNLOADING APPS FROM MARKET ON METROWEBWorks when you are on WIFI
VOICE SEARCH ON METROWEBWorks when you are on WIFI
VOICE MAIL NOTIFICATIONS
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The rom i am using and suggest you to install is DamageControlv3.1.2-deodexed where you can always try other 2.1 Roms of course but i can not guarantee you can succeed with another Rom of your choice.
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ROOTING Part I and Part II (Full Root)
Section 1 - This part gives you basic root access.
Section 2 - This part unlocks NAND and gives you full control. There are 2 versions of Section 2. Either one works.The choice is yours on Section 2
* Version 1 - No PC needed. No ADB Shell needed.
* Version 2 - Using a PC and ADB Shell
Basic Root Access
This is for Full Root access. I dropped the instructions for partial root because they are not needed. With Full Root available, there is no need to only do a partial root. Even if all you want is permissions to load a custom rom, you'll need to have a backup in case something goes wrong and you can't use the backup if you're not fully rooted. So, follow these simple steps and you'll have everything you need.
Before you start
Before you start anything, your phone needs to be able to connect to the pc. If you haven't done so before, install HTC Sync. There is a folder on the sdcard that contains a version of HTC Sync or you can download a newer version from their site. It doesn't matter which version because you're not going to use it. We just need the drivers installed so the phone can communicate with the PC.
Next, make sure "USB Debugging" is turned ON.
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
If it's turned on, every time you connect your phone to the PC, you'll see "/!\ USB Debugging connected" in the notifications on the phone.
Items you'll need
1- PC36IMG.zip (Place this on your sdcard)
2- eng-PC36IMG.zip - Mirror 1 - (Place this on your sdcard)
3- Full Root files.zip - This zip contains 3 files you will extract to your sdcard (flash_image, mtd-eng.img, recovery.img)
Now you sdcard should look like this -
4- evo-recovery - Extract this folder to your C:\ drive so you should see C:\evo-recovery
5- Store the DamageControlv3.1.2-deodexed rom into your Evo's sdcard or if you don't want a custom rom, then at least install the rooted version of the Sprint Rom --> here <-- (place this rom on your sdcard too )
Section 1 -
1A) Connect your EVO to the PC and select "disk drive" so that you can see your storage card from the "My Computer" window
1B) Copy the file PC36IMG.zip and eng-PC36IMG.zip to the storage card. Don't unzip it and don't put it in a folder. Just copy the files.
1C) Take the "Full Root Files.zip" you downloaded and unzip all 3 files to the storage card. Don't put them in a folder.
At this point, you should have 5 new files on your storage card as shown in the picture above under items needed.
1D) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
1E) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
1F) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
1G) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Now just be patient. It will take a while to start up the first time, but when it's done, you'll be at the setup screen you saw the first time you turned on the device. Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
Now you're phone is partially rooted, but we're not stopping there.
Section 2 Version 1 - No PC Needed - (Remember this section is optional you can always skip this and do the Section 2 Version 2 via your PC also.)
2A) Go to the Market and download/install EStrongs File Explorer. Just search for "EStrong" pick "Estrongs File Explorer." Then download/install Barcode Scanner by ZXing. Just search for "Barcode."
2B) Open Barcode Scanner and scan the QR code below. Select "Open Browser" then download/install. Note: This will allow you to install Android Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich. I couldn't find it in the market, so I'm using this method.
2C) Open Estrongs File explorer. Long-press on the files to rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "root-PC36IMG.zip" and then rename "eng-PC36IMG.zip" --> "PC36IMG.zip"
2D) Open "Android Terminal Emulator" that you installed in step 2B, and type the following commands. Hit Enter after each line.
Code:
su
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes, you'll just go down to the next line w/ a "#"
2E) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2F) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
2G) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
2H) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
2I) Once your back to the home screen, go back to the Market place, go to downloads, and you should still see Estrongs and Android Terminal. You need to download/install them again.
2J) Open Estrongs File explorer. Long-press on the file to rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "eng-PC36IMG.zip"
2K) Open "Android Terminal Emulator" that you installed in step 2B, and type the following commands. Hit Enter after each line.
Code:
su
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes, you'll just go down to the next line w/ a "#"
2L) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2M) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. It won't find the PC36IMG.zip file because it was renamed. When it's done searching, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Recovery" and "Power" button to select it.
The phone will reboot into Recovery Mode.
2N) From the list, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe" and "Power" button to select it.
2O) In the Wipe menu you're going to use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe data/factory reset" twice.
2P) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe Dalvik-cache" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe Dalvik-cache" twice.
Now push "Power" button to return to the previous menu.
2Q) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Flash zip from sdcard" and "Power" button to select it.
At this point every zip file on the root of your sdcard will show. Make sure you know which one you want to flash.
2R) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight your rom or radio file and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Sit back and wait. Mine took about 2mins.
When it's done, hit "Power" button to "Reboot system now" and enjoy your rooted EVO w/ a custom rom.
Section 2 Version 2 - Using the PC - (If you completed the Section 2 Version 1 without a PC than please skip this section)
2A) Connect your EVO to the PC and select "disk drive" so that you can see your storage card from the "My Computer" window
2B) Rename the file "PC36IMG.zip" --> "root-PC36IMG.zip" and then rename "eng-PC36IMG.zip" --> "PC36IMG.zip"
2C) Disconnect the EVO from the USB, wait about 5seconds, then reconnect the EVO but this time select "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
2D) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell
then hit "OK"
2E) In the window that opens, type (do not cut/paste this) Hit Enter after each line.
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two.
2F) Power-off your phone by holding the power-button for several seconds. The top choice is "Power Off."
2G) While holding "Volume DOWN", push the "Power" button so the phone turns on. You don't need to hold the "Power" button, but you do need to hold the "Volume DOWN" button. This will bring you straight to the bootloader screen which says
-FASTBOOT
-RECOVERY
-CLEAR STORAGE
-SIMLOCK
-HBOOT USB
Just wait for a minute. It will read your storage card. This takes about 30secs and there is a progress bar on the top right. It's reading the PC36IMG.zip file you placed on the card.
2H) Once that's done, it says, "Do you want to start update?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and then wait.
2I) Once that's done, it says, "Update Complete. Do you want to reboot device?" Volume UP=YES Volume Down=NO. Hit "Volume UP" and you will reboot.
Skip all the account setups and whatever else. You just want to get to the Home screen so you can go to the next step.
2J) Once your back to the home screen, the EVO should be connected as "Charge Only"
Note: Make sure you have USB Debugging turn on
Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging
2K) Open a "run" window by hitting the Windows key + "R" in the command line type (or cut/paste)
Code:
c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell
then hit "OK"
2L) In the window that opens, type (do not cut/paste this) Hit Enter after each line.
Code:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
reboot recovery
If you typed each line correctly, you won't see any changes and the line will just repeat once when you hit enter. Each command takes a second or two. The last command will reboot your phone into recovery mode.
2M) From the list, use "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe" and "Power" button to select it.
2N) In the Wipe menu you're going to use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe data/factory reset" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe data/factory reset" twice.
2O) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Wipe Dalvik-cache" and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Once it's done, repeat this step so you "Wipe Dalvik-cache" twice.
Now push "Power" button to return to the previous menu.
2P) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight "Flash zip from sdcard" and "Power" button to select it.
At this point every zip file on the root of your sdcard will show. Make sure you know which one you're using.
2Q) Use the "Volume DOWN" to highlight your rom or radio file and "Power" button to select it, then "Power" button again to confirm. Sit back and wait. Mine took about 2mins.
When it's done, hit "Power" button to "Reboot system now" and enjoy your rooted EVO w/ a custom rom.
Provisioning your HTC EVO For MetroWeb
1) Download and install the latest version of the Android SDK from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2) Connect your phone to your computer and then dial ##3424 [Call Button] on the phone to get into diagnostic mode (A DM Command service screen should appear on the phone). You computer should now detect your phone as HTC Diagnostic Interface COM Port. You can see that mine shows up as COM21. Take note of the COM port number as you will need it in the next step.
3) Run QPST Configuration and look for the COM port that was added for the HTC Diagnostic Interface in step 2. Mine would be COM21 in this example. If you don't see it, use the Add New Port button to add it in.
4) Before we start messing with the phones NV settings. We want to do an NV backup first. In QPST Configuration, From the top menu, select Start Clients > SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD. Next, click on the Backup tab. In Backup, Select the phones port and file name you want to save to. Enter 000000 for the SPC and then click Start to create the backup. Click Exit once the backup completes.
5) In QPST Configuration, From the top menu, select Start Clients > SERVICE PROGRAMMING. Select your phone in the Phone Selection menu (it should be the only selection if no other phone is connected) and hit OK. Next, click Read from phone. Enter 000000 for the SPC when asked for the Service Programming Code.
6) Click on the MIP tab. From there, change the following:
Mobile IP Behavior: Mob + Sim f/back (Simple IP only would probably also work)
Active User: 0
7) Double click the User Profile 0 in the list box to edit it. In the Mobile IP Profile dialog box, change the following:
NAI: 10DigitPhone#@mymetropcs.com
Tethered NAI: 10DigitPhone#@mymetropcs.com
Home address: 0.0.0.0
Primary HA address: 0.0.0.0
Secondary HA address: 0.0.0.0
Click OK
8) Click on the PPP Config tab. You will now need to calculate your MSL code based on the Metro PCS algorithm (i.e. As if your phone was a Metro PCS branded phone). You can use my MSL generator hosted by whiterabbitorg at http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ or software such as CDMA Workshop 3.5. Next, click the Um button and change the following. Be sure to use the MSL code you just generated where I have 6DigitMSLCode:
Tethered NAI: 10DigitPhone#@mymetropcs.com
User ID: 10DigitPhone#@mymetropcs.com
Password: 6DigitMSLCode
Primary DNS: [leave blank or delete any values]
Secondary DNS: [leave blank or delete any values]
9) Click the AN button and change the following. Again, be sure to use the MSL code you just generated in the Step 8 where I have 6DigitMSLCode:
User ID: 10DigitPhone#@mymetropcs.com
Password: 6DigitMSLCode
10) Click Write to Phone. Make notes of any errors for troubleshooting but you can probably ignore them. Close out QPST once writing is complete.
11) These last few steps are optional if you can complete the entire guide. In which case, you can skip to Part II. Otherwise, go back to the phone & install Any Cut from the Android Market Place via WiFi. Run Any Cut and chose New shortcut > Activity > Proxy settings. Any Cut will create a Proxy settings shortcut on your home screen.
12) Run the Proxy Settings you just created and enter the following:
Hostname: proxy.metropcs.net
Port: 3128
Click Save
Provisioning your HTC EVO For Metro MMS
1) Download and install APN Backup & Restore via WiFi from the Android Market Place.
2) Insert the microSD card into your phone. Run APN Backup & Restore and do a backup by clicking the Backup APNs button. When you are asked to give the backup file a name, go ahead and name it something sensible such as originalAPNs.xml.
3) Connect your phone to your computer and select Disk Drive mode. This will expose the microSD card inside the phone to your computer (you can see mine shows up as G: ). Copy the attached file metropcsAPNs.xml to the ApnBackupRestore folder. Disconnect your phone from the computer.
4) Re-run APN Backup & Restore. This time you are going to first click Delete APNs (be careful NOT to click Delete Backup Files) and click Yes to confirm. Next, click Restore APNs and select the metropcsAPNs.xml file you just copied over to the microSD card in step 3. Click OK to confirm and Yes to check for duplicates.
5) Restart your phone.
6) Download this package.(Precompiled arm binary (with autostart scripts) for the Droid Unzip the RAR - It contains the 3 files which will be used.
7) Put these 3 files anywhere on your SD card (Root of your Sd card prefferred since it is easy to find .
8) Using Root Explorer, copy "u2nl" to root/system/bin/ (Root is not a folder it is the root of your sd card )
9) Using Root Explorer, create a new folder within root/data/ and name it "opt" (without quotes). (You need a full version of this which costs money or you can do it your way from wild wild web )
10) Using Root Explorer, copy "autostart.sh to root/data/opt/
11) Download "Autostart (Root)" from the market.
12) Download "APN Backup and Restore" from the market.
13) Open APN Backup and do a backup of your current APN (for safe keeping).
14) Using APN Backup, delete APN's.
15) Using any file explorer, move the metropcsAPNs.xml to the APN backup folder on your SD card.
16) Using APN Backup, restore APN's and select the metropcsAPNs.xml as the file to restore.
17) Reboot and you are done.
Provisioning Data Access For Apps
Data access for apps without the need for WiFi. (Remember you can NOT download apps via Metro data from Market place.)
1) Go to http://www.whiterabbit.org/android/ and download the ZIP file containing the precompiled binary of u2nl and autostart.sh (it's the link labeled precompiled arm binary). Unzip the download and locate the files u2nl and autostart.sh for the eris (in the main folder and autostart\htcheroeris\metropcs subfolder of the unzipped file, respectively).
2) With the microSD card into your phone, connect your phone to your computer and select Disk Drive mode. copy both u2nl and autostart.sh to the root of your SD card. Once finished, disconnect the phone from your computer.
3) On the phone, enable USB debugging by going to Settings > Applications > Development. This will help reduce the chances that Superuser request will lock up the phone. You can turn USB debugging off after you've completed the guide.
4) Using WiFi, download and install Autostart (Root) by blank.online.eu from the Android Market Place. Once Autostart finishes installing, exit the Android Market Place and turn off WiFi.
5) Connect your phone to your computer and select HTC Sync mode. On the computer, open up a DOS command prompt window. You can do this by going to Start > Run and then typing in cmd [ENTER].
6) You are now going to start an adb shell to copy the files you downloaded in Step 1 to the phone as well as changing some permissions. There are many ways to accomplish this same task: from the adb shell, a terminal emulator on the phone, or a combination there of. This is only my suggested way as it has worked for me without issue. During the process outlined bellow, the phone may ask you to allow for Superuser Permissions when you issue the su command. If it does ask, click Allow on the phone. In the command prompt windows type the following:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd /data
mkdir opt
chmod 0755 /data/opt
chmod 0755 /system/bin
mount -o rw,remount /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cp /sdcard/autostart.sh /data/opt/autostart.sh
cp /sdcard/u2nl /system/bin/u2nl
chmod 0755 /data/opt/autostart.sh
chmod 0755 /system/bin/u2nl
reboot
7) Once the phone reboots, Superuser Permissions will ask if you want to allow Autostart to run at system startup. Click Always Allow.
Congratulations!!! You did it!!!
BONUS How to flash MetroPCS PRL:
You need "CDMA Workshop" or any PC software that can read and write to your phone's NAND by comport.
1) Download MetroPCS 2001 PRL from this site to your PC's hard drive somewhere.
2) Enable the diagnostic mode on your phone by ##3224#
3) Start CDMA Workshop on your PC and you'll be on the "Main" tab which contains the connection settings. Under COM Settings (AT Mode) you'll have to change the Port to the COM Port your phone is on. Leave the Baud rate at 115200 and then click Connect.
The status bar on the bottom will say something along the lines "Connected to COM5 port successfully". Now you'll need to navigate to the Security tab and under SPC type in 000000 in the box. Next click SPC -> Send. This will unlock the phone for editing. A dialog will pop up to let you know as well
Finally we need to head on over to the Other tab where you'll find the PRL section. I would recommend Reading the NAM1 out of your phone before you do anything in case you need to restore the original settings.
After you've saved it flash any METROPCS PRL from the PRL files you saved from the link given above.
After flashing, quit CDMA Workshop and it will ask if you wish to send Mode Reset to the phone to apply changes (this restarts the phone) say yes and watch the Droid reboot.
VOILA
Another Suggested ROM by Bloodykiller86
Metrodroid v1.0
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It seems you are in the same situation as me.
Ive been trying different methods to get my evo fully functional on metro with only partial luck.
Im going to follow your guide when i get home today. Does it provide working email (push?), voice mail notifications? Anything else that works or doesnt that i should know about?
Thanks for the effort in putting this tutorial together!
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
Me!!!
Thanks for putting me in your credits. However, would you mind fixing my name?
It's SYNTHAXXX (not Syntaxx).
Thanks
i'm having a lot of issues with this guide.
1) you say to download a package containing three files...it only has one file - metroapns.xml
2) during the mms process you tell us to donwload and install apn backup twice, and backup, delete, and restore apns twice.
3) it feels like the app part is doing via adb what we did via root explorer before
4) i followed all your instructions except the part for apps and tried to make a call...i'm getting "if you'd like to make a collect calll" - not connected to metro!!!!
so what now?
did you do a nv backup in qpst? if so do a restore, worked for me when I had this problem a while ago.
i did a backup, i did a restore, and nothing. i just reflashed the rom (basically going back to step 1) and still no connection to metro. keep in mind i had connection prior to starting this guide...what step along the way could have killed it?
even if i dial 611 i get "if you'd like to make a collect call..."
Wow. I'm not on metro but props to you guys, great write up.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App
ok now i'm really going to need an explanation.
there has to be something that got messed up along the way that i'm not seeing...
i followed the instructions above step by step, and ended up "if you'd like to make a collect call" - 411, 611, nothing dials out.
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i reflashed and checked all the QSPT settings ....everything looks the same as it always has.
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i just wiped, wiped dalvic, and installed ava-froyov6, which i had ava-froyov5 three days ago and it worked great. the qspt settings stayed the same, and still get the same message when trying to dial out....
so what step in this guide could have done something that would affect not only this rom/tutorial but stay affecting the phone AFTER a new flash/new rom?
help me out guys this was supposed to take an hour...now i've been at it for 3+ and have NO SERVICE...
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ok now i'm really going to need an explanation.
there has to be something that got messed up along the way that i'm not seeing...
i followed the instructions above step by step, and ended up "if you'd like to make a collect call" - 411, 611, nothing dials out.
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i reflashed and checked all the QSPT settings ....everything looks the same as it always has.
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i just wiped, wiped dalvic, and installed ava-froyov6, which i had ava-froyov5 three days ago and it worked great. the qspt settings stayed the same, and still get the same message when trying to dial out....
so what step in this guide could have done something that would affect not only this rom/tutorial but stay affecting the phone AFTER a new flash/new rom?
help me out guys this was supposed to take an hour...now i've been at it for 3+ and have NO SERVICE...
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What PRL are you using?
Do the Bonus Part
Your phone probably flashed to Sprint PRLS. You need to flash your PRL TO MetroPcs
I am on 2001 PRL btw
that fixed it.
i did follow your instructions but you said pick one of the PRLs, i went with one of the ones in the "middle"...2001 worked. now to go back and try this again...but it'll have to be another day
in the meantime, can you go over the actual text of your guide and fix the redundancies? you literally tell us to download/install the same programs repeatedly, as well as doing the same thing or what looks like exactly the same thing more than once.
i've flashed phones before, including this evo, prior to your tutorial, and i have to say i was confused...
thanks for the effort. if you can clean up the text it'll be a great guide
Hello all,
First thank you to gazla1978 for putting this all in one spot (regardless of the redunances…lol) and thank you also to Synthaxxx your work on this has been invaluable to the community.
I need some help. I am sure I am missing something because I have followed this guide completely through three times and still can not get the internet to work.
-I start with the stock Sprint 1.32.651.6 rom and then do Section 1
-Then I do section 2 Version 1 with terminal emulator
-Then I go to the Provisioning section with QPST – No problems there
-Now when I go to the Provisioning for MMS and run the APN Backup I Back up the APN’s (Which there are none on the phone) and then I copy the Metro APN file to the SD Card and then unplug the phone go back to APN backup and restore and Restore the Metro APNs.
-It says that it restored 3 files but if you go to the APN section on the phone there are no APN’s created there!
I also had this same problem when I used Synthaxxx guide yesterday.
No ones guide is working for me and I have flashed this phone back to stock five times in two days and have been running these solutions trying to figure out where I am going wrong but this is the only part of the solution not working as you and Synthaxxx have described so I must be doing something wrong in connection with this!
Also something that I found as odd was that yesterday I couldn't get the APN Restore to work while following Synthaxxx's solution so I went to the APN section on my phone and then opened his MetroAPN file and manually programed the APN's into my phone.
However, if I change the MNC setting which is 120 by defult to the Metro 00 or 004 and try to save the APN it just compleatly erases the APN off the phone.
Any iedas?
Thanks in advance to everyone who helped with this!
Elisa
Hello all,
I got it to work!!!!!
Let me state that as of yet I am not exactly sure what was wrong but I have a good idea. I have to go out till tommarow but I will track down the flawed step tommarow and post it here if it seems like something others may do.
Thank you very much guys
Elisa
Please do update when you figure it out...i still don't have everything working...
Swyped from an HTC Evo on MetroPCS...
i dont think i can followed this guide..
Cuz this is my software specs...
3.26.651.6
Also i had try Syntaxxx guide...
BUT I NEVER GET THAT PORTS ON MY DEVICE MANAGER
ANY IDEA WHY THAT PORTS DOESNT SHOWED
HTC EVO on Virgin Mobile
I there any way to follow a similar method to root the HTC EVO to work with Virgin Mobile, especially since they will be oon getting their first Android phone and they have a great data plan for $25?
triniprodigy said:
I there any way to follow a similar method to root the HTC EVO to work with Virgin Mobile, especially since they will be oon getting their first Android phone and they have a great data plan for $25?
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I can root your evo too giving full nand access..
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Thanks
After you root try out my rom it has everything working from stock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=795182
I'm trying to find if there is any way to get it to work on virgin mobile, not metropcs. Since viorgin mobile will soon be getting their first android phone, I was wondering if a similar method for getting the phone to work on metropcs can be exploited to work on virgin mobile..
I just wanted to put this out for people looking for a root method with the Design. The Super Tool hasn't worked for me when using the design. I have figured out a way that has work more than a few times now. Here is exactly what I've done to get Unlock Bootloader and able to flash a recovery.
1. Use HTC Unlocker at htcdev.com to unlock bootloader. Must have all files instaled. They will have all the files at htcdev. Follow instructions to the end and you have unlocked your bootloader.
2.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821 Download the su file and the recovery file that are below the YouTube video.
3. Put the two file into your sdk tool folder where you adb and fastboot.
4. Open a command prompt at that folder. Shift right click on folder and you can open a command prompt right where you need it.
5. in command prompt type "adb push recovery.img /sdcard/"
"adb push su-2.3.6.3.zip /sdcard/" with out quotes.
6. Get to fastboot using "adb reboot bootloader" in command prompt or do a battery pull, hold power and down volume then have your phone connected at fastboot where it should say fastboot usb.
7. Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
8. Once its finished unplug and hit power button while fastboot is highlighted.
9. Now you see you can use the volume down button to navigate down to recovery. When you are on it hit power button and it will boot into recovery.
9.5 I suggest selecting backup restore and making a back up of your system at this point. I have seen that in using this method if you ever let the phone completely die you can get a problem or two and it is nice to have a backup that is fresh and clean that you can start over with. If this ever does happen to you just navigated yourself to recovery like you are now and when you click backup/restore you can restore your system.
10. Using volume key navigate to instal from zip. "install zip" and then pick the "su-2.3.6.3.zip" Now superuser is installed
11. Navigate back and and reboot to system.
YEA.
This is pretty simpled down explanation but if you get stuck it usually can get worked out. I haven't seen much for ROMs for this phone yet but at least you get superuser and all the goodies that come from having that, Tether anyone, not to mention all the bloat ware you can remover with rootuninstaller from the market. Just dont use rootuninstaller to remove critical like sprintzone and so on.
Ive had good luck using this method and if anyone is developing a rom for it that would be awesome. You dont have S-off so you must do all your flashing using the skilled know how that TWRP offers using command prompts to flash img. and so on but it is not bad and it gets easier and easier to do the more you get hooked on flashing but like I said there isnt much out yet for this phone.
Hope this helps some of you.
Much Love and Many shout outs to TWRP and everyone over there who are just killing it.
Purpose: The purpose of this guide is to help collect all information and steps needed to root a Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE and use Clockwork Mod. When I looked for tutorials there were no updated ones that detailed how to do this with the latest android update (as of May 2014) for the Photon. Some steps may have been / were copied from various posts & guides around the internet, again this is just a collection of information.
Goal: A user who just opened his Photon Q 4G LTE and did all the factory updates should be able to get his phone rooted by the end of the guide.
Note: I started this guide but sadly the ribbon cable on my Photon Q 4G LTE broke and I just decided to switch carriers. I never got back to proof reading this guide while it was still fresh in my memory but if anyone sees and issues just let me know.
Unlock the Bootloader:
I unlocked the bootloader because I wanted to install ClockWork Mod and read that you had to. Not sure if you need to do this just for root access. I wanted CWM so that I could create a backup of this phone as is came from the factory so if I want to restore down the road I can. Unlike my Samsung it seems difficult to find the factory software for the Photon Q so this seemed like the best way to get it. Also nice to have the ability to take backups of my phone every so often. Assuming your phone is new I recommend that you also take a factory backup once clockwork mod is on before installing any other apps.
1. Download and install the drivers for the Photon Q from Motorola here ( https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 )
2. Download this ZIP package which contains the tools you need for most of the steps here ( https://od.lk/f/MjRfMjc2MDc1Ml8 )
3. Head over to Motorola’s bootloader unlock site and sign in / register ( https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b )
4. Put your device in fastboot mode by powering off, waiting a moment, then pressing the “power” and “volume down” buttons simultaneously and releasing the “power” button ONLY after a few seconds. Once you see the fastboot screen you can release “volume down” as well.
5. Unzip and open the folder with the ZIP files from Step 2 and open a command prompt or terminal (in Windows 7 hold “Shift” and right-click in the folder and select “open command window here”.
6. In the prompt, type “fastboot oem get_unlock_data” without the quotes.
7. You will see 5 or so lines with either “(bootloader)” or “INFO” in front of them. Use notepad or some other basic text editor to paste together the 5 lines of output into one continuous string WITHOUT (bootloader) or ‘INFO’ or white spaces in front of them so your string looks something like this: 0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
8. Check if your device can be unlocked by pasting the string in the field on Motorola’s page on their section 6. and click “Can my device be unlocked?” If you have a problem with this most likely the string you pasted in the box has spaces or extra / incorrect characters. Try again.
9. Open the email and get the unlock code. My email ended up in the “Promotion” category inbox instead of my normal inbox so if you don’t see it check in other places such as “Spam”.
10. Put your device in fastboot mode again by powering off, waiting a moment, then pressing the “power” and “volume down” buttons simultaneously and releasing the “power” button ONLY after a few seconds. Once you see the fastboot screen you can release “volume down” as well.
11. Connect the device to the computer with a USB cable. You'll get a confirmation message on the device to indicate that it's connected.
12. Open the folder with the ZIP files from Step 2 again and open a command prompt or terminal (in Windows 7 hold “Shift” and right-click in the folder and select “open command window here”.
13. In the prompt, type “fastboot devices” without the quotes and make sure your device shows up.
14. To unlock the bootloader, enter the following in the prompt “fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY” without quotes where you replace the “UNIQUE_KEY” with the code you received in the email. It is case-sensitive.
15. If the line was entered correctly, you will see a message confirming that your device was unlocked.Install Clockwork Mod:
1. Download the latest ClockWorkMod recovery for the Photon Q from clockworkmod.com/rommanager and place the file in the same folder as the files from Bootloader Step 2. Be careful to select the right image!
2. Connect the Photon Q to the computer via USB.
3. Open the folder with the ZIP files from Bootloader Step 2 again and open a command prompt or terminal (in Windows 7 hold “Shift” and right-click in the folder and select “open command window here”.
4. Put your device in fastboot mode again by powering off, waiting a moment, then pressing the “power” and “volume down” buttons simultaneously and releasing the “power” button ONLY after a few seconds. Once you see the fastboot screen you can release “volume down” as well.
5. In the prompt, type “fastboot devices” without the quotes and make sure your device shows
a. If you don't see your device serial number, and instead see "<waiting for device>", fastboot is not configured properly on your machine. See fastboot documentation for more info.
b. If you see "no permissions fastboot", make sure your UDEV rules are setup correctly.
6. Flash ClockWork Mod recovery onto your device by entering the following command in the prompt “fastboot flash recovery image.img” without the quotes where “image.img” is the full name of the file you downloaded in Step 1.
7. Once the flash completes successfully, reboot the device into recovery to verify the installation by powering off the phone and then holding both “Volume Up” & “Power” simultaneously until you see ClockWork Mod on the screen. From here you can take a backup (recommended) if you want to like I did.
o Note: Some ROMs overwrite recovery at boot time so if you do not plan to immediately boot into recovery to install CyanogenMod, please be aware that this may overwrite your custom recovery with the stock one. Root the device:
1. Boot the Photon Q normally and go to Settings>Developer Options> and enable USB Debugging. You may have to turn on Developer Options as well if they are grayed out.
2. Connect the Photon Q to the computer via USB.
3. Navigate to the folder with the ZIP files from Bootloader Step 2 again open the run.bat file.
4. Press Enter after reading the disclaimer (if you want) and wait for the file to finish running.
5. After it is done you can press enter again to close the prompt and disconnect your phone
6. After the phone reboots automatically you will see a new Super User app in your app list. You are now rooted.
FYI installing TWRP will offer to automatically root the device for you when you reboot back into Android.
Also, CWM for our devices is horribly outdated, and last I checked completely unable to flash any KK-based ROM. I wouldn't recommend it - OpenRecovery or TWRP are my recommendations.
arrrghhh said:
FYI installing TWRP will offer to automatically root the device for you when you reboot back into Android.
Also, CWM for our devices is horribly outdated, and last I checked completely unable to flash any KK-based ROM. I wouldn't recommend it - OpenRecovery or TWRP are my recommendations.
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The two months I had my Photon Q working CWM worked great for me. Did a few backups and didn't have to re-root after each boot. But it always helps to have more options so thanks for mentioning both alternatives!
protivakid said:
The two months I had my Photon Q working CWM worked great for me. Did a few backups and didn't have to re-root after each boot. But it always helps to have more options so thanks for mentioning both alternatives!
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I'm pretty sure CWM won't flash KK-based ROM's as I stated previously.
Also, you shouldn't have to re-root - TWRP just does the rooting for your if you are installing a custom recovery for the first time so you don't have to do it manually .
arrrghhh said:
I'm pretty sure CWM won't flash KK-based ROM's as I stated previously.
Also, you shouldn't have to re-root - TWRP just does the rooting for your if you are installing a custom recovery for the first time so you don't have to do it manually .
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Thanks again! I just used the stock rom but rooted during my brief time with the phone but this will help those who wish to use KK on the Photon.
RISING THIS TREAD FROM THE DEAD!!!
WHO STILL HAS THIS PHONE WORKING??
i blue screened my LG G3 so i pulled this phone off my dash in the bimmer to possibly try to root but it runs so damn slow now. any support will be much appreciated this is by far the most reliable device i ever purchased (400 bucks out the door brand new fml)
i will try to root later this week but big shout out to XDA for all thier threads on android ive been rooting since the
optimus line
cheers!