Root LTEVO ROOTING FOR DUMMIES {The Complete Guide}

[EarlyMon]

just reporting in, as of right now bootlodder is unlocked!!..i will continue a bit later.

thanks for the warm welcome!

Way to go and, like the man said, welcome aboard!

 

[Rxpert83]

just reporting in, as of right now bootlodder is unlocked!!..i will continue a bit later.

thanks for the warm welcome!

Welcome to having control over your device.


Be careful - root is addictive

 

[edgar333]

just reporting in, as of right now bootlodder is unlocked!!..i will continue a bit later.

thanks for the warm welcome!

im trying to rumrunner , when i run the soju.exe. it goes thru the steps and i end up getting a error msg.

"Waiting for ADB (39/120)
must ferment longer...

ERROR: looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!
!
Press ENTER to exit"

i did it 3 times. im not sure what im missing or doing wrong

 

[EarlyMon]

im trying to rumrunner , when i run the soju.exe. it goes thru the steps and i end up getting a error msg.

"Waiting for ADB (39/120)
must ferment longer...

ERROR: looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!
!
Press ENTER to exit"

i did it 3 times. im not sure what im missing or doing wrong

I think that you want to do the following -

Install TWRP, instructions are earlier in the thread, and we're happy to repeat them (not sure if we're up to date, sorry, or if you've already done this).

Make a nandroid backup.

Install SuperSU using TWRP and the zip package found here -

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

Then - redo rumrunner.us.

 

[edgar333]

I think that you want to do the following -

Install TWRP, instructions are earlier in the thread, and we're happy to repeat them (not sure if we're up to date, sorry, or if you've already done this).

Make a nandroid backup.

Install SuperSU using TWRP and the zip package found here -

[2014.03.27] SuperSU v1.94 - xda-developers

Then - redo rumrunner.us.

earlymo, i did what you said now im S-OFF!!! yeahhhh!!

 

[EarlyMon]

earlymo, i did what you said now im S-OFF!!! yeahhhh!!

Way to go!

Welcome to s-off, you're now on the side of truth and justice!

 

[Granite1]

Excellent Smithers, give them all S-off!!

Welcome to the club!

 

[ocnbrze]

earlymo, i did what you said now im S-OFF!!! yeahhhh!!

SWEEEEEET CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

welcome to the darkside!

 

[edgar333]

Way to go!

Welcome to s-off, you're now on the side of truth and justice!

which roms should i be considering, for a newbie like myself?

 

[Granite1]

which roms should i be considering, for a newbie like myself?

I'm privy to Viper roms myself, but there are a few good AOSP roms like Beanstalk.

If you update your phone to 4.3 using the method Cap'n Throwback provides here: http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-lte...-sense-5-android-4-3-update-4-13-651-1-a.html you can run the latest Viper 4.0 or the newer KitKat AOSP roms.

 

[Strato911]

I have almost the same configuration as edgar333 (see my HBoot info below), and really want to root... but I keep stopping every time I see the warning from HTCdev that:

unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data from your device including applications, text messages and personalized settings.

Does it TRULY delete everything? The biggest reason I want to root is so that I CAN backup everything with Titanium Backup, so that app data can be transferred to a new phone in a few weeks.

HBoot info:
JEWEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT: 2.09.0000
RADIO: 1.13.11.0830
OpenDS-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Oct 18 2012. 15:46:20

 

[ocnbrze]

Welcome to AF!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes unfortunately it will delete data......which apps do you need backing up?

 

[EarlyMon]

Best bet is to try Helium Backup in the meantime.

 

[Strato911]

The apps themselves, I don't mind re-downloading... it's the app-data I'm concerned about losing...

For example, some of my games have taken many hours to unlock their advanced levels.

One app contains work configurations which required 2 weeks worth of emails to numerous departments and a corporate security audit to obtain. I really don't want to go through it again if it can be avoided.

I had never heard about Helium Backup before. The app description sounds like it will do what I need. I suppose I can test the backup by restoring it to my BlueStacks emulation.

 

[Strato911]

Helium Backup seems to provide the backup I need (thanks EarlyMon), so after a full backup, I proceeded to unlock my bootloader via HTCDev, then continued with RumRunner. After 2 failed attempts, I realized that somehow my Windows had lost the drivers. After reinstalling them, I get a TINY bit further, but it refuses to fastboot into the bootloader.

!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (120/120)
Connection failed!!
FIX IT, yes, YOU fix it now!!!FIX IT NOW!!!!!
Press ENTER to exit

So now I've got an unlocked bootloader, and stock ROM, and all my apps are gone, and I have no idea why it won't fastboot. I am using the same computer, with the same USB cable on the same port as before... the only thing that's changed is the unlocked Bootloader.

Any help / suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[EarlyMon]

Well, that's odd.

Let's confirm your setup. With the phone on, running normally, plugged in to your PC, and a command window where adb is, does this work:

adb reboot

 

[Strato911]

I'll check in the morning... I'm doing a restore now, and crossing my fingers & toes.

 

[Strato911]

Restore completed.

adb reboot results in the phone rebooting.

 

[Strato911]

Go figure... after running the above test, without touching the phone in any way, I decided to give it one more try... It's currently "sanitizing skunky rum."

 

[EarlyMon]

Congrats!

 

[Strato911]

No love...

!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (16/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (42/120)
must ferment longer...

must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[------------------------------------------------------------]
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting for ADB (43/120)
must ferment longer...

ERROR: looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!
!
Press ENTER to exit

 

[EarlyMon]

Grab the installable zip from here -

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053

Place on SD card, boot into TWRP, install SuperSU zip, redo rumrunner.us.

 

[Strato911]

Update: I installed TWRP, then SuperSU and re-ran RumRunner...

!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (48/120)
must ferment longer...

must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[TTTT********************************************************]
Press ENTER to exit

Rebooted into the bootloader and... still have S-ON. Re-read the guide, and I'm 100% certain I didn't miss a step. Any idea why I don't have S-OFF?

 

[EarlyMon]

Update: I installed TWRP, then SuperSU and re-ran RumRunner...


Rebooted into the bootloader and... still have S-ON. Re-read the guide, and I'm 100% certain I didn't miss a step. Any idea why I don't have S-OFF?

Reboot, recheck (probably will be the same), and then re-run rumrunner.

See if that helps - every so often, it needs to go more than once.

 

[Strato911]

Thanks for all your prompt responses EarlyMon.:adore:

I rechecked, and retried 4 times before posting - I didn't want to look silly for giving up after one try

I downloaded a root-checking app (Got Root?), and when I ran it the 1st time, SuperSU prompted me for permission to grant it root access. Got Root? then reported my phone as rooted. This got me to wondering if the RumRunner process was requesting root access, and I wasn't seeing it (since root is not granted if no response is given), so I tried again, tapping the screen to keep it alive. Lo & behold, yes, it was asking for root access for the ADB Shell! I granted access, but RumRunner failed anyhow :secruity:. When I checked SuperSU, it had a new remembered setting for the ADB Shell to have access, so I tried RumRunner YET AGAIN... This time it proceeded through the sanitizing process!

Many reboots later (and numerous pop-ups of the ADB shell commands being granted root), I now have an unlocked, rooted EVO LTE !
arty:

For anyone searching the forum / thread - below is the full transcript from RumRunner:

==================== rumrunner S-OFF 0.5.0 ==============================

rumrunner S-OFF comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
and NO GUARANTEE OF FITNESS for any particular task.
We have made every effort we can to make this a safe process for users
however the authors disclaim any liability for damage to your phone
or other materials or devices used during this process.

The entire risk of running rumrunner S-OFF lies with you, the user.
By using this software you acknowledge and accept that the authors
are not liable for any loss, material or otherwise howsoever caused.

Do you understand the implications of this warning?
(Yes/No)
Yes

Dear User: We will expect that YOU:
(1) Know how to use ADB and FASTBOOT binaries
---- [Yes, use these tools to test USB connection BEFORE running rumrunner] ----

(2) Realize that rumrunner S-OFF cannot support every CUSTOM rom in this world
(3) Understand that irc support IS NOT A GENERAL HELPDESK
(4) Are able to identify and download the CORRECT package for YOUR device
(5) Know how to enable USB-debugging on YOUR device (Yes, do that now)
(6) Understand that you may NOT repack or redistribute rumrunner S-OFF

Ok?
(Yes/No)
Yes
!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (46/120)
must ferment longer...

must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[------------------------------------------------------------]
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting for ADB (43/120)
must ferment longer...

chilling..................
it's a little stinky here, hmm....

bottles are packed, here we go, shhhhhh....

hmm, cap is on tighter than I expected........
hell, that damn cap is on REALLY tight.......
pouring (1).........................................
pouring (2).........................................
pouring (3).......
Waiting for ADB (41/120)
must ferment longer...

what's that in the bottle still? rum foul, sloppy, real sloppy...
wait for it.........
yep, done. Hope you enjoyed the rum!
Don't forget to send us all your money - rumrunnerdevs@gmail.com
Press ENTER to exit