Update: November 3, 2010
Reports are coming in that new Evos are being factory-shipped with a new build/hboot that is not compatible with the current unrevoked3.2. Before you attempt to root, make sure you verify your build number. If you have 3.30.x, you have to wait for unrevoked to get updated.
Update: September 20, 2010
The simplest way to root a stock 2.2 phone is via unrevoked 3.2.1. This is probably the most straightforward FULL root procedure for end users since Simpleroot. A guide to this new procedure can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
The original manual root process for 2.2 is described below. This option is still available for stock 2.2 users if you want to be more hands on.
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Rooting exploit for a stock 2.2 phone is now available!
I know a lot of you are on stock 2.2 waiting for an exploit to be found so you can root your phones. Here's a thread on xda that details how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496
Be careful. Make sure you get as familiar with the process as possible before proceeding. See if others are running into issues. Good luck!
For a step-by-step explanation of the root exploit procedure, take a look here:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/159124-new-rooting-procedure-explained.html
Reports are coming in that new Evos are being factory-shipped with a new build/hboot that is not compatible with the current unrevoked3.2. Before you attempt to root, make sure you verify your build number. If you have 3.30.x, you have to wait for unrevoked to get updated.
Update: September 20, 2010
The simplest way to root a stock 2.2 phone is via unrevoked 3.2.1. This is probably the most straightforward FULL root procedure for end users since Simpleroot. A guide to this new procedure can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=787304
The original manual root process for 2.2 is described below. This option is still available for stock 2.2 users if you want to be more hands on.
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Rooting exploit for a stock 2.2 phone is now available!
I know a lot of you are on stock 2.2 waiting for an exploit to be found so you can root your phones. Here's a thread on xda that details how:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496
Be careful. Make sure you get as familiar with the process as possible before proceeding. See if others are running into issues. Good luck!
For a step-by-step explanation of the root exploit procedure, take a look here:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/159124-new-rooting-procedure-explained.html