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pingpongboss - I think I might try to root this weekend. I'm glad to hear the roam indicator issue is fixed. Are there any other quirks that you've run into?

How are you liking Froyo?

Hey, good luck. Make sure you take a look at this page and follow toast's Part 1 and Part 2 HTC EVO helpful/popular threads (Look here First!) - xda-developers

I've stopped using the Froyo ROM because it broke the camera. I've tried BuglessBeast, Fresh, DamangeControl, and BakedSnack. All are great custom ROMs based on Android 2.1
 
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I did this tutorial and finished it after a few errors but now it is working. I am wondering what the point of rooting and putting the stock rom back on is? I can't figure it out. Any help is appreciated.

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Hey, I'm trying to do the froyo update but when I get to therecovery screen it just comes up w/ the symbol of the phone w/ the red triangle but that's it. I have to pop the battery out to get the phone on again, does anyone have an idea what could be going on. I hope I gave enough info.


wakebordr: to have stock rom and be able to remove sprints bloatware.


GoDDROID: i believe its cause the custom recovery didnt load properly. on that screen you can volume up and power to get to reboot, instead of having to take out battery.
 
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GoDDROID: i believe its cause the custom recovery didnt load properly. on that screen you can volume up and power to get to reboot, instead of having to take out battery.[/QUOTE]


Well, I had to pop the battery for so reason that didn't work. I've rooted the phone following xda steps and got evorecovery and couldn't get it done. So I tried rom manager and I see that the adb android sdk is missing. I'm wondering if that is the problem.
 
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So lets say I root my phone, flash a fresh stock along with maybe Aloysius ontop of it. Can I still get updates from htc? What happens when fryo comes from them? Do I need to go back to how my phone was before?

When you install an HTC update, it will most work. But it will most likely remove root and other stuff.
 
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I just got my EVO yesterday and was trying to root it but kept getting a message saying "Main Version is older!" on the white bootloader screen. I'm new to this whole rooting process and don't understand why I'm getting this error, any advice?
I get the same thing. My understanding is that we won't be able to root yet, which is a total bummer :(. Maybe there is an alternate method out!
 
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I get the same thing. My understanding is that we won't be able to root yet, which is a total bummer :(. Maybe there is an alternate method out!

Will there be an updated Stock ROM (rooted) with 1.47.651.1? I cant find any info on this.

The latest OTA breaks root. Take a look here [Rooting] After using Official OTA_Supersonic_1.47.651.1-1.32.651.6 release - xda-developers

There is no way to root the OTA currently. Instead of accepting the OTA, you should install a rooted OTA from xda or wait for your favorite custom ROM to include the OTA. If you've already installed the OTA on your phone, you won't be able to get root back for now.
 
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The latest OTA breaks root. Take a look here [Rooting] After using Official OTA_Supersonic_1.47.651.1-1.32.651.6 release - xda-developers

There is no way to root the OTA currently. Instead of accepting the OTA, you should install a rooted OTA from xda or wait for your favorite custom ROM to include the OTA. If you've already installed the OTA on your phone, you won't be able to get root back for now.

I am Unrevoked2 with su permissions. Can I install a rooted OTA onto my phone using a Mac? Thanks.
 
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So misleading I agree...I have a Droid X but my buddy has the EVO 4G and wants to get wifi tethering. SO naturally I cam looking and found this thread...thankfully I read and didn't just presume, but now know the 4G is not rooted yet.

Should the unrevoked thread fall from sticky also?

Anyone tried the Universal AndRoot to attempt it on the 4G? It states that is can root 2.2...but don't know if it is fully supported or not.
 
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