I've returned my EVO back to stock condition for now. Once it gets the Gingerbread update, I'll root again.
I've returned my EVO back to stock condition for now. Once it gets the Gingerbread update, I'll root again.
Does everyone really need Sense that bad? If not, grab CM7 (CyanogenMod w/ Gingerbread). I have been running the nightly's for the past 2 weeks and they are as stable as any other Rom.
Grab Launcher Pro and you get some nice Sense type widgets.
No 4G yet, but they do have it working already. Just haven't released it yet. Although I am in a 4G market and never turned it on when running a Sense Roms.
P.S. Anyone that is going to make the jump, before flashing CM7, there is a trick on your Sense Rom you must do first to get GPS working.
3 - Launch phone dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX#
4 - Entered MSL Number
5 - Reboot
Then flash CM7!
LOL...Awesome. I'm actually the opposite. I'm stock right now, using LPP, but once the update comes through I'm more than likely to move forward with rooting...finally!...hahahaha.
Although, for those that are long time veterans of rooting, be prepared for my completely NEWB questions because even though I've become very comfortable with Android (and LOVE it), rooting will be like learning a whole new thing again...LOL.
So, if anybody wants to share some "must read" threads or links to prepare me for rooting, I'd gladly appreciate it (via PM would probably be best, so we don't bring this great thread off topic).
Haven't seen anyone post about an issue with the GPS fix. Quit the opposite, it has worked for everyone that has tried it.I agree with both of you guys. This thread is for the official HTC update - but it's also good to remember that if our phone ever falls by the update wayside, CM is out there for us if we want that. I kinda developed this habit over the years of using a phone until the wheels fall off. Not because I'm cheap or don't want the latest - but because whenever I get something that not only works, it works above my expectations, I like to add that extra satisfaction of longevity to the performance happiness.
BTW - very off-topic, but because it's public, a service announcement is in order. eric, as you know, HTC and Sprint both pushed the GPS-clear-register thing (per your instructions) at one point. They're now warning people that to do that may cause some serious issues and they haven't seemed to offer any explanation on that. Both on are on record as saying that it could lead to a non-functioning GPS and worse. That's understandably confusing. If you have more info on that, please PM me, and we'll go to the thread where we were last discussing that to add any updated info you have, thanks in advance if you have time.
LOL...Awesome. I'm actually the opposite. I'm stock right now, using LPP, but once the update comes through I'm more than likely to move forward with rooting...finally!...hahahaha.
Although, for those that are long time veterans of rooting, be prepared for my completely NEWB questions because even though I've become very comfortable with Android (and LOVE it), rooting will be like learning a whole new thing again...LOL.
So, if anybody wants to share some "must read" threads or links to prepare me for rooting, I'd gladly appreciate it (via PM would probably be best, so we don't bring this great thread off topic).
if you are going to root when ginger bread comes out I would highly recommend rooting before and then flashing a rooted stock gingerbread rom. if you take the OTA update it could be another month or 2 before anyone has a rooting method out.
Xda usually has rooted roms within 24 hours of sprints release. you can usually find them before sprint has rolled out the update to all markets.
Yeah - I really think you want to ask that stuff in the rooting subforum - as I'd mentioned, check out those links, between those two threads, I think you'll find the answers to about everything you'd like to know.
same here drex. i'm so ready to root, but still unsure. doing alot of research though. will do it eventually, maybe next month...lolActually, I prefer that there is a lag before anyone has a rooting method. That'll give me some time to read up on the basics.
After rooting, is it absolutely essential to load up a different ROM? The main reason I would want to root is to remove a lot of the Sprint bloatware. Here are the main things I want to find out:
1) Step-by-step procedures for "rooting" phone.
2) Easy way to back up and re-flash entire OEM ROM, in the event I need to revert back.
3) How to find the exact files/apk's to delete bloatware from the phone (or any other things that would hold the phone back from better performance)?
I'll search for these topics as I'm sure they've been discussed somewhere. My main thing is, I want to be fully prepared for rooting the phone AND also be prepared to restore the phone to OEM state.
The GPs issue as well as Visual Voice Mail not working correctly ended my CM7 experience. Aside from that i REALLY like it.Does everyone really need Sense that bad? If not, grab CM7 (CyanogenMod w/ Gingerbread). I have been running the nightly's for the past 2 weeks and they are as stable as any other Rom.
Grab Launcher Pro and you get some nice Sense type widgets.
No 4G yet, but they do have it working already. Just haven't released it yet. Although I am in a 4G market and never turned it on when running a Sense Roms.
P.S. Anyone that is going to make the jump, before flashing CM7, there is a trick on your Sense Rom you must do first to get GPS working.
3 - Launch phone dialer and dial ##GPSCLRX#
4 - Entered MSL Number
5 - Reboot
Then flash CM7!
The GPs issue as well as Visual Voice Mail not working correctly ended my CM7 experience. Aside from that i REALLY like it.
I'll be happy to have an official Gingerbread / Sense ROM so for the devs to build from.
if you are going to root when ginger bread comes out I would highly recommend rooting before and then flashing a rooted stock gingerbread rom. if you take the OTA update it could be another month or 2 before anyone has a rooting method out.
Xda usually has rooted roms within 24 hours of sprints release. you can usually find them before sprint has rolled out the update to all markets.
root now.. play around with custom ROMS...
Let me ask you: My firmware is the very latest released and unrEVOked did not work for me due to this.
Should I:
a.) Find an alternate method and root now, so that when Gingerbread is available to my phone, I'll already be rooted.... OR
b.) Wait, and root AFTER Gingerbread is on my EVO?
Also a "Best Source/Method" to root would be greatly appreciated~!!
Potent Gratitidue,
@GratefulEnergy
Let me ask you: My firmware is the very latest released and unrEVOked did not work for me due to this.
Should I:
a.) Find an alternate method and root now, so that when Gingerbread is available to my phone, I'll already be rooted.... OR
b.) Wait, and root AFTER Gingerbread is on my EVO?
Also a "Best Source/Method" to root would be greatly appreciated~!!
Potent Gratitidue,
@GratefulEnergy
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