Root [CDMA] Legacy root posts from sticky prior to S-OFF

[wake69]

Looks as if team win has found something...
xda-developers - View Single Post - [WIP][S-OFF] Got Root!? 6/30

 

[novox77]

Looks as if team win has found something...
xda-developers - View Single Post - [WIP][S-OFF] Got Root!? 6/30

Yup; I updated my sticky. Great news. And they confirmed something I never was completely sure about. If the ENG bootloader is leaked (and it was for the E3D), then all you need is an exploit that gives you a temp root shell, and then from there, you can flash the ENG bootloader and overwrite the original one.

So, we're actually in a really good position here with a full Evo 3D root. We may not need to wait for HTC after all. This phone looks to be rooted just like the Evo 4G (not the unrEVOked method).

 

[wake69]

Yup; I updated my sticky. Great news. And they confirmed something I never was completely sure about. If the ENG bootloader is leaked (and it was for the E3D), then all you need is an exploit that gives you a temp root shell, and then from there, you can flash the ENG bootloader and overwrite the original one.

So, we're actually in a really good position here with a full Evo 3D root. We may not need to wait for HTC after all. This phone looks to be rooted just like the Evo 4G (not the unrEVOked method).

Exactly, ive been watching over there and it has been a hassle, but if and i say if, we may be golden

 

[wake69]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! esp on the July 4 holiday weekend!

 

[jerofld]

Bah, I took the OTA, though. Hopefully the OTA hasn't fixed the instability that they found and the possible root exploit works.

 

[novox77]

Bah, I took the OTA, though. Hopefully the OTA hasn't fixed the instability that they found and the possible root exploit works.

From what I read, HTC has no knowledge of this hole, and therefore the OTA likely didn't close it. There's always a chance that it was accidentally closed, but odds of that are small.

So basically, the devs are keeping this hole a secret until the root exploit is developed.

Again, due to the instability of the hole, a root exploit might not be possible. But we can hope for the best.

P.S. for a while, I saw your username as jeROFLd, but I could never come up with any words that could stand for je and d.

 

[novox77]

Didn't see this one get linked in the OP of the xda thread:

xda-developers - View Single Post - [WIP][S-OFF] Got Root!? 6/30

I'll answer a few more questions...

1. OTA updates: The reason not to accept an OTA now is for the next stage, getting s-off. Now that HTC is aware that we have a very likely exploit to their latest generation of devices, they may push an OTA that makes getting s-off.harder.

2. Sensation: I'm pretty sure it will work on the sensation, although it may need a few minor tweaks.

3. Secrecy: The reason we're not releasing the details of the exploit yet is to prevent a forced or even optional OTA from closing the hole before we can use it for root. Without root, we can't do much to prevent OTAs.

4. Timeline: Let's be fair. It does take time to go from a hole in the kernel to root. We're working blind here. Because we have no source tree in hand, and no root, we are punching holes in the kernel in the dark. We have some tools to help, but it's still a challenge. I wouldn't expect anything released before the weekend.

 

[wake69]

Looks like they are saying that current otw will still allow root, and that with a ruu you may be able to get back from ota

xda-developers - View Single Post - [WIP][S-OFF] Got Root!? 6/30

xda-developers - View Single Post - [WIP][S-OFF] Got Root!? 6/30

 

[EarlyMon]

Can't wait. <teeth gnashing> I am so missing root already. <white knuckles>

 

[dgrobe2112]

heck yea.. same here.. so is there an OTA that is out? i havent updated since the first one came out..

edit.. just checked.. there is no updates.. in htc software..

 

[jerofld]

I guess I should learn about RUUs then, in the meantime.

 

[novox77]

heck yea.. same here.. so is there an OTA that is out? i havent updated since the first one came out..

edit.. just checked.. there is no updates.. in htc software..

No, but people are speculating that once HTC learns of a possible root exploit, they may push out an OTA that might make unlocking the bootloader harder. At this point, we have to assume that despite what HTC promised, their current position with the E3D is that it remain locked until THEY are ready to unlock it, whenever that might be.

So, if you've already accepted the last OTA which brought the bootloader to 1.40, you can go back if you wish. I'll stay with 1.40 for now and only go back if it's necessary to apply a root exploit. Knowing that I CAN go back with the RUU is good enough for me.

But don't accept any more OTA updates, even if it promises to allow your E3D to grant you 3 wishes, even if one of those wishes is for an iPhone.

 

[DonB]

C&P

Root aquired!! Now it is just a waiting game to get a method and start having fun with this beast.

Root Acquired: http://twitter.com/#!/agrabren

 

[dgrobe2112]

i wish i knew how to use twitter.. lol..

 

[DonB]

register and follow, simple enough

i wish i knew how to use twitter.. lol..

 

[EarlyMon]

Probably a good thread to follow - [FAQ/Summary] HTC EVO 3D DEV FAQ's, Root Status, etc. [Updated: 06.30.2011] - xda-developers

 

[DonB]

I can't hold my pants up anymore, LOL

Can't wait. <teeth gnashing> I am so missing root already. <white knuckles>

 

[EarlyMon]

Stock rooted rom about to go live - Evo 3d Stock rooted rom - xda-developers

 

[EarlyMon]

C&P

Root aquired!! Now it is just a waiting game to get a method and start having fun with this beast.

Root Acquired: http://twitter.com/#!/agrabren

Note where the credit went on this one -

HTC EVO 3D Gets Root Courtesy of Team Win



And with that, is there anyway I can talk you out of using Courier?!?

 

[DonB]

Just amazing what they can do, you have to love it

Note where the credit went on this one -

HTC EVO 3D Gets Root Courtesy of Team Win



And with that, is there anyway I can talk you out of using Courier?!?

 

[falconey]

Yay!!!!!

So what will be the steps of applying this root once the rom is downloaded?

 

[EarlyMon]

I suspect we'll see in tandem: root, s-off, install stock rooted rom - and somewhere in that mix - applying CWM or Amon Ra recovery or the like.

Show of hands - who wants to go down this path without recover? Not me.

DonB - so... that's a no-click on the credit link and more Courier? Not trying to be a font Nazi, but it's just a little hard to read on the mobile browser for me....

 

[deltatko]

It took me 11 months to root my 4G and flash a ROM and I'm so mad I didn't do it sooner. This last week with the 3D has been a rough one, especially trying to get all of my stars back on Angy Birds

 

[marctronixx]

im not a rooter.. im just part of the sheep and keep things stock. however this is pretty exciting news.. especially when it went from nothing this weekend to root imminent! yeah good job..

 

[DonB]

I will not root without recovery option, and yes you can, LOL How is that now, lol

I suspect we'll see in tandem: root, s-off, install stock rooted rom - and somewhere in that mix - applying CWM or Amon Ra recovery or the like.

Show of hands - who wants to go down this path without recover? Not me.

DonB - so... that's a no-click on the credit link and more Courier? Not trying to be a font Nazi, but it's just a little hard to read on the mobile browser for me....