Root [Revised] Rooting Gingerbread 2.3.5 Dummies Guide

[johnathonminim]

If i wanna try new roms i just factory reset then open recovery and then select the ROM and...mount it or SD card install I forgot what its called.... or do i just have to do super wipe then do the ROM mount thing install

 

[Mikestony]

Hello, thanks for the great write up and info......

I'm following the HTCDev method.
Step #1 complete. bootloader is unlocked. I have on my bootloader:

*** UNLOCKED ***
SUPERSONNIC EVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32


For step #2, I got amon RA 2.3 loaded and was able to get into it in recovery

Step #3 , was able to run the su file using the flash zip from sdcard in Amon RA. File ran ans said "complete. Enjoy!"

I now have on my bootloader:

*** UNLOCKED ***
SUPERSONNIC EVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-2.18.0001
MICROP-041f
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.12.19
Dec 21 2011, 12:50:32


shouldn't s be -off?

No, but you can still flash roms/kernels etc.
No need to be s-off. There are some things you cannot do such as flash radios but s-on is sufficient.
If you prefer to be s-off, follow the Captains guide....it is more involved but can be done if you like.

 

[Mikestony]

If i wanna try new roms i just factory reset then open recovery and then select the ROM and...mount it or SD card install I forgot what its called.... or do i just have to do super wipe then do the ROM mount thing install

In order to flash a rom...download rom to sd card.
Boot into recovery, wipe all except sd card....I wipe 3 times myself.
Choose "flash from zip" while still in recovery and find the rom.
Flash it, let it do its thing.
I would read the op about the rom as far as flashing it but that's the general idea.
Note: make a nandroid backup FIRST....
That way if something goes awry, you can restore back to where you started.

 

[ocnbrze]

Hello, thanks for the great write up and info......

I'm following the HTCDev method.
Step #1 complete. bootloader is unlocked.

shouldn't s be -off?

no you do not need to be s-off. htc has given us a backdoor so to speak so that it is not necessary. to be s-off you will need to do captain"s method (taco root will not work with an unlocked bootloader).

If i wanna try new roms i just factory reset then open recovery and then select the ROM and...mount it or SD card install I forgot what its called.... or do i just have to do super wipe then do the ROM mount thing install

just go to the second post. there is a section on how to flash roms as well as how to make a nandroid backup.

 

[Fylo]

Is there any way to get free Wi-fi hotspot with the rom you provided?

 

[ocnbrze]

Is there any way to get free Wi-fi hotspot with the rom you provided?

welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yes, mikg3.11 has the hacked hotspot that you can use. also you can get the wireless tethering app from here:http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...net-tethering-w-evo-4g-3g-wireless-wired.html

 

[Fylo]

So if I use the app MikG comes with I won't be charged at all? Is the other app better? Thanks.

 

[ocnbrze]

So if I use the app MikG comes with I won't be charged at all? Is the other app better? Thanks.

the hacked hotspot can't be used with 4g. however, the wireless app can be used with both 4g and 3g. and no you will not be charged.

 

[roshirim]

all the guide works perfect..today July 7 2012
I got root access...
thanyou men.
the guide was very useful easy and step by step GUI..Guides user Interface..

now I will get new rooms...
could you recommend some others rooms that works well..

thankyou..
roshririm

 

[ocnbrze]

all the guide works perfect..today July 7 2012
I got root access...
thanyou men.
the guide was very useful easy and step by step GUI..Guides user Interface..

now I will get new rooms...
could you recommend some others rooms that works well..

thankyou..
roshririm

Thanx. Glad out worked for you. Now go and get your flash on

 

[ahdrom]

Hi guys

First time poster and been lurking for about 2 weeks

I had been wanting to root my EVO for a few months but been putting it off, mainly for fear that I'd screw something up and been busy with other stuff. Well, over the weekend I finally decided to take the plunge and root my phone, using the HTC dev method. Figured I'd have nothing to lose since my phone is out of warranty plus I've been eligible for a free upgrade since Jan.

I want to thank ocnbrze for an excellent and easy to follow guide

After I did the HTC dev method, I took ocnbrze's suggestion and installed Amon_RA, Mikg_3.11 and even used Pnuema's ics theme.

I had no real problems rooting my phone. The issues I had were me not reading how to c/p the token, lol and downloading some software that gave me the files I already had *sigh*

Other then that, all went well and now learning all I can do with my "new" EVO.

Thanks again to ocnbrze!

 

[ocnbrze]

Hi guys

First time poster and been lurking for about 2 weeks

I had been wanting to root my EVO for a few months but been putting it off, mainly for fear that I'd screw something up and been busy with other stuff. Well, over the weekend I finally decided to take the plunge and root my phone, using the HTC dev method. Figured I'd have nothing to lose since my phone is out of warranty plus I've been eligible for a free upgrade since Jan.

I want to thank ocnbrze for an excellent and easy to follow guide

After I did the HTC dev method, I took ocnbrze's suggestion and installed Amon_RA, Mikg_3.11 and even used Pnuema's ics theme.

I had no real problems rooting my phone. The issues I had were me not reading how to c/p the token, lol and downloading some software that gave me the files I already had *sigh*

Other then that, all went well and now learning all I can do with my "new" EVO.

Thanks again to ocnbrze!

no worries. glad everything worked out for you. i'm also glad that you got your root and flash on a word of warning it can become an addiction and you might end up joining us in the flashaholics anonymous program

 

[ocnbrze]

ok so i added capt throwback's amon ra recovery file for those who have 5.07 on their phone. i felt like i should not bombard members with too many choices about recovery at the moment. i do not want it to get too overwhelming. i think that the smelkus recovery though good should be left up to the user after they gain root. amon ra is much easier to pick up.

if you guys have any thoughts about it, i welcome all to chime in.

 

[jg62]

Hey Guys,

Been trying to keep up with things on the forum, but with summer and all it's been tough. Every once in a while I run across this "smelkus recovery" but have not found much info regarding this. Just reading ocnbrze last post and I get the feeling while it's a good product there might not be overwhelming factors for me to change my current recovery Amon ra.
Just curious for you input on this, Thanks.

 

[ocnbrze]

Hey Guys,

Been trying to keep up with things on the forum, but with summer and all it's been tough. Every once in a while I run across this "smelkus recovery" but have not found much info regarding this. Just reading ocnbrze last post and I get the feeling while it's a good product there might not be overwhelming factors for me to change my current recovery Amon ra.
Just curious for you input on this, Thanks.

its is a good recovery from what i hear. i am just old school and have issues trying out other recoveries so i'm a little gun shy myself. but it is based off of amon ra2.3 and it can use clockwork mod nandroids. plus you can utilize the capacitative touch buttons on the phone.

check it out here:
[RECOVERY][MOD][1-June-2012] RA-supersonic-v4.3-smelkusMOD - xda-developers

 

[NoBrikz]

Will this rooting method work on and HTC Evo Design ?

I have one, am trying to root but the forum for it seems to be on a dead end after that update in January. Im wondering if this method will work....

Help, please.... Anybody... lol

 

[ocnbrze]

Will this rooting method work on and HTC Evo Design ?

I have one, am trying to root but the forum for it seems to be on a dead end after that update in January. Im wondering if this method will work....

Help, please.... Anybody... lol

i know you can unlock the bootloader, but from there i'm not sure. i would not try the other methods listed in this guide. just keep in mind to never accept an ota as rooting will become harder to do as you are finding out. this will apply to all phones going forward.

edit: looks like you already posted in the right forum.

 

[ChrisCowles]

iam new to this but my htc evo 4g is unlock but its not rooted

 

[ocnbrze]

iam new to this but my htc evo 4g is unlock but its not rooted

welcome to the forums!!!!!!!!!!!
congrats on get it unlocked!!!! now all you need to do is either continue with the HTCdev method or you can follow the captain's guide. so not sure what you want to do.

 

[denid]

Successfully Unlocked Evo and flashed recovery as well as downloaded superuser. I know thus far that the Evo is rooted because I installed busybox and it confirmed it, I also gained superuser access, however...When I install root applications superuser does not recognize them. Screenshot wont work, and the Su binary update in Screenshot has failed to gain root access, at this point i'm lost because as far as I know my Evo is rooted with S-On...what should I do? Anyone... Please.

 

[ChrisCowles]

what dose unlocking your bootloader do.

 

[Mikestony]

Successfully Unlocked Evo and flashed recovery as well as downloaded superuser. I know thus far that the Evo is rooted because I installed busybox and it confirmed it, I also gained superuser access, however...When I install root applications superuser does not recognize them. Screenshot wont work, and the Su binary update in Screenshot has failed to gain root access, at this point i'm lost because as far as I know my Evo is rooted with S-On...what should I do? Anyone... Please.

Open up superuser app, open preferences and click on the Automatic response and see if it set to "prompt" instead of "deny"....

 

[Mikestony]

what dose unlocking your bootloader do.

This is a quote from this site:
"Taken from the Cyanogen Wiki CyanogenMod Wiki

Most carriers "lock" their handsets to discourage customers from taking their handset and moving to another carrier. Carriers also depend on "exclusivity" agreements to encourage users to switch to their plans so they can use a particular handset (e.g., Apple's iPhone on the AT&T network). To use the handset on another carrier's network it would be necessary to "unlock" the handset. This is done with a code based on the IMEI of the handset that can be provided by your carrier or firms on the internet that are slightly more reliable than west African ebay bidders. Unlocking is not possible with CyanogenMod or any other Android replacement.
Furthermore, they may impose software limitations to prevent using the handset in a manner that might undercut their voice plans (e.g., Skype, Google Voice), or putting strain on the data network (e.g., tethering, streaming video). The way to get around this is to acquire 'root' (i.e. Administrator) access on the device, so you can install/modify/fix/break anything you want."
http://androidforums.com/faqs/443432-what-root-being-rooted-mean.html

Edit: there is alot more there to read, but I dont know if that completely answered your question?

 

[denid]

Open up superuser app, open preferences and click on the Automatic response and see if it set to "prompt" instead of "deny"....

It is set on prompt and still when ever I open a rooted app it fails to recognize it.

 

[ocnbrze]

It is set on prompt and still when ever I open a rooted app it fails to recognize it.

you need to flash the su file and not use the one in the app store.