Rooting HTC EVO 4G For Dummies
ROM Compatible Versions:
3.70.XX.XXX.X
HBoot Compatible Versions:
2.10
UPDATE
For those of you who have Gingerbread 2.3.3 on your phone stop now. this guide is for those who have Froyo 2.2 on their phone still. please read this
Guide to Rooting Gingerbread with Revolutionary if you want to root your Gingerbread phone.
Update#2
ok there has been another update that has changed the bootloader again. the latest 4.67 software update which is gingerbread 2.3.5 has now locked the bootloader. this guide will not work. however, there are several methods that can be used to downgrade the bootloader so that you can either use unrevoked (info found in this guide) or use revolutionary(http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...ooting-dummies-guide-gingerbread-edition.html). you can get more info about the various methods found here:http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all...-rooting-gingerbread-2-3-5-dummies-guide.html
Update#3
ok hopefully this is the last ota our beloved evo will ever get. but there is a new software version that comes with the latest ota. the new software version is now 5.07.651.1. fortunately the revised gingerbread 2.3.5 guide will still work. htc did not add or close any exploits found previously so the guide will still work.
Those of you who ROOTed with unrevoked 3.3 may be having trouble FLASHing custom ROMs to your device. This is why ([NOTICE] ClockworkMod Recovery 3.0+ and update-script - xda-developers).
So sum it up, Google REMOVED Amend support in Donut and beyond (which is a type of coding language). Most Developer ROMs are designed around Amend. ClockworkMod and Amon_RA still have support for the ROMs still using Amend. But soon will be phased out by Edify (a new Binary).
To releave this, FLASH ClockworkMOD 2.6.0.1 or Amon_RA's Latest Version, then reFLASH your desired ROM.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. BEFORE ROOTING
- http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html
- Rooting VOIDS your warranty. (HTC: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty SPRINT: Insurance Coverage)
- This ROOT Method can be used without requiring you to install a custom ROM.
- ALL of your personal information, APPs and Setting will NOT be effected by this ROOT Method.
- Phone activation/internet is not required for Rooting.
- There is a very SLIM chance you could lose 4G permanently.
- Factory Reseting your device will not UN-ROOT you phone.
- There is no need to downgrade to 2.1 to gain 2.2 back. This method will ROOT your 2.2 without causing any conflicts. (It will also ROOT your 2.1 if you have not already upgraded, or do not want to upgrade)
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE: TUTORIAL
Press the "Show" button below.
ROOTING & BACKUP
SECTION 1: PRE-ROOTING - Estimated Time 5 -30 Minutes
STEP 1: Factory Data Reset (optional, but recommended)
You may feel more comfortable completely wiping your phone and starting from scratch. This will help with the NAND backup later if you choose to have a fresh safe IMAGE (copy) of your phone in case something happens when you FLASH a ROM.
Menu > Setting > SD & Phone Storage > Factory Data Reset > Reset Phone > Erase Everything
STEP 2: Format SD Card (optional, but recommended)
There is always a possibility of some random errors with changing the internals of your device, and there are times when the SD Card plays a roll in some of the hiccups. So Formatting the SD Card is recommended.. REMEMBER do save any Pictures or Important Files!
Menu > Setting > SD & Phone Storage > Unmount SD Card (then) Format SD card > Format SD Card
(NOTE: If you do not choose to format your SD Card, then you can simply Unmount It instead.)
STEP 3: App List Backup (optional)
Download an application called App List Backup from the Market.
It will save a list the currently installed applications from the Downloads section of the Market and save them to your SD Card.
After you reinstall the application from a Factory Reset or a Wipe, you can load the file and the Market will have all of your previously installed applications ready for you to download back onto your phone. Saves you a lot of time from writing them all down, then finding them, and re-downloading them all over again.
STEP 4: Removing Previous unrevoked Files
If you have any of the Original unrEVOked .apk files on your device or software installed on your Windows/MAC computer, it is high recommend you uninstall them from your Device/Computer.
Menu > Setting > Applications > Manage Applications
Press the "Show" button below.
You have the ability to READ..
You have the ability to FOLLOW directions..
You have mastered the tutorial!
Now go and ROOT your phone already!!!!!
You have the ability to FOLLOW directions..
You have mastered the tutorial!
Now go and ROOT your phone already!!!!!
ROOTING & BACKUP
SECTION 1: PRE-ROOTING - Estimated Time 5 -30 Minutes
PRE-ROOTING
These should be done before you actually begin the ROOT process.
STEP 1: Factory Data Reset (optional, but recommended)
You may feel more comfortable completely wiping your phone and starting from scratch. This will help with the NAND backup later if you choose to have a fresh safe IMAGE (copy) of your phone in case something happens when you FLASH a ROM.
Menu > Setting > SD & Phone Storage > Factory Data Reset > Reset Phone > Erase Everything
STEP 2: Format SD Card (optional, but recommended)
There is always a possibility of some random errors with changing the internals of your device, and there are times when the SD Card plays a roll in some of the hiccups. So Formatting the SD Card is recommended.. REMEMBER do save any Pictures or Important Files!
Menu > Setting > SD & Phone Storage > Unmount SD Card (then) Format SD card > Format SD Card
(NOTE: If you do not choose to format your SD Card, then you can simply Unmount It instead.)
STEP 3: App List Backup (optional)
Download an application called App List Backup from the Market.
It will save a list the currently installed applications from the Downloads section of the Market and save them to your SD Card.
After you reinstall the application from a Factory Reset or a Wipe, you can load the file and the Market will have all of your previously installed applications ready for you to download back onto your phone. Saves you a lot of time from writing them all down, then finding them, and re-downloading them all over again.
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STEP 4: Removing Previous unrevoked Files
If you have any of the Original unrEVOked .apk files on your device or software installed on your Windows/MAC computer, it is high recommend you uninstall them from your Device/Computer.
Menu > Setting > Applications > Manage Applications