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Yes, I am attempting to use wireless tether and it do have superuser permission. It connects fine with PDAnet but not with Wireless tether or Sprint Hotspot.
 
SDM912 said:
Yes, I am attempting to use wireless tether and it do have superuser permission. It connects fine with PDAnet but not with Wireless tether or Sprint Hotspot.
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I was having the same issue and after a bit of searching I found the below thread. After installing the 2_0_5-pre9 version (link in thread) it is now working for me.

I am now dealing with another issue where I lose the connection after a few minutes and having to stop and restart tether before it starts working again.

http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-sup...p-wifi-tether-shows-limited-connectivity.html
 
SECTION 8: UN-ROOTING
UN-ROOTING


STEP 1: DOWNLOAD
Download both the PC36IMG.zip and the S-On Tool to your PC Desktop. DO NOT EXTRACT

STEP 2: MICRO USB
Connect your device to your PC with the Micro USB cord.

STEP 3: DISK DRIVE
Chang your charging options to Disk Drive.
Menu > Setting > Connect to PC > Default Connection Type > Disk Drive > Done

STEP 4: S-ON TOOL TO SDCARD
Transfer unrevoked-forever-son.zip to the ROOT of your SDCard.
(Do not transfer the PC36IMG.zip yet)

STEP 5: TURN OFF DEVICE
Power down the device by holding the Power Button for 2 seconds. Allow it to shutdown completely. Wait about 10 seconds before next step.

STEP 6: RECOVERY MODE
Hold down VOL DOWN + POWER until device boots into a White Screen.
Move to RECOVERY by using the VOL DOWN toggle and select by using POWER button.

STEP 7: FLASH ZIP
Select unrevoked-foreverson.zip in the selection area and press POWER button to complete the FLASH.

STEP 8: IS S-ON, ON?
When the FLASH is complete, Reboot the device into the Bootloader screen by holding down VOL + POWER until it boots into the White Screen. Check to make sure it says S-ON on the TOP. If it does, select RECOVERY with the VOL DOWN toggle. (continue to step 9)

If it says S-OFF, repeat STEPS 5 - 7 until it says S-ON.

IF YOU DID NOT USE unrEVOked Forever​

STEP 9: TURN OFF DEVICE
Power down the device by holding the Power Button for 2 seconds. Allow it to shutdown completely. Wait about 10 seconds before next step.

STEP 10: RECOVERY MODE
Hold down VOL DOWN + POWER until device boots into a White Screen.
Move to RECOVERY by using the VOL DOWN toggle and select by using POWER button.

STEP 11: TRANSFER PC36IMG.zip TO SDCARD
Connect the MICRO USB Cord. There is an option for this in both the Amon RA and Clockwork recovery.
Transfer the PC36IMG.zip to the ROOT of your SDCard.

STEP 12: UNHOOK USB FROM PC + USB OFF
SAFELY remove the USB from the PC and then turn OFF USB in Recovery.

STEP 9: TURN OFF DEVICE
Power down the device by holding the Power Button for 2 seconds. Allow it to shutdown completely. Wait about 10 seconds before next step.

STEP 10: RECOVERY MODE
Hold down VOL DOWN + POWER until device boots into a White Screen.
Move to RECOVERY by using the VOL DOWN toggle and select by using POWER button.

The Device will check for the PC36IMG.zip and then ask you YES/NO to apply the newly introduced update. Press VOL UP = YES or VOL DOWN = NO.
Once Completed, press VOL UP to reboot.

YOU HAVE JUST BEEN UNROOTED! BAM!​
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I rooted my phone with unrevoked 3...First, i would like to know if i have to unroot my phone in order to install the latest updates from Sprint? Second, if yes, I just tried to do what you said but I was a bit confused, since i'm using unrevoked three do I only do steps 9-12 or however many there are? I also had trouble with the zip file. Am i suppose to be putting it on the sd root while i'm connected to the computer or while i'm in the recovery because I can't find it while i'm trying to upload it from the recovery. please help, thanks.​
 
lavelljeter said:
I rooted my phone with unrevoked 3...First, i would like to know if i have to unroot my phone in order to install the latest updates from Sprint? Second, if yes, I just tried to do what you said but I was a bit confused, since i'm using unrevoked three do I only do steps 9-12 or however many there are? I also had trouble with the zip file. Am i suppose to be putting it on the sd root while i'm connected to the computer or while i'm in the recovery because I can't find it while i'm trying to upload it from the recovery. please help, thanks.
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As long as you did not use unrEVOked FOREVER, you only need to use steps 9 - 10.

You will more than likely have to Un-Root in order to install the latest updates from Sprint. If there is an update available, and you are not able to receive it after a few months of it being OFFICIAL released, then you will almost definitely have to Un-Root your device.

From how I read how to do it, your device will be in Recovery Mode when you put the PC36IMG.zip into the Root of your SDCard. If this does not work, try it before putting your device into Recovery Mode and see if it works. Please let me know which works for you and I'll make changes as needed.
 
I followed the instructions and the drivers are installed correctly (appears correctly in device manager per the instructions) but when I run the root program it just hangs and asks me to connect my phone. I have USB debugging on and it should work but just keeps hanging there.....anyone have any ideas?
 
Thanks ChrisGTE, but I tried that method also, I actually tried Pac 9, 8, 7, and 4, still same results. I'm currently running version 9. Maybe something will give eventually. I'm sure someone out there will provide the solution to this issue.
 
SDM912 said:
Thanks ChrisGTE, but I tried that method also, I actually tried Pac 9, 8, 7, and 4, still same results. I'm currently running version 9. Maybe something will give eventually. I'm sure someone out there will provide the solution to this issue.
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Sorry to hear you are still having problems with WiFi Tether, keep fighting with it, once you get it working it's great.

I don't think this will resolve your issue but thought I would pass along the links that resolved my WiFi Tether disconnecting issue. Long story short, for some reason the default channel (#06) doesn't work well and switching to channel #01 helps keep a better connection. After changing to channel #01 I was able to stay connected for ~4 hours last night and ~2 hours today.

Android WiFi Tether App For Rooted Users Constantly Disconnecting? Try These Solutions To Fix It | Android News, Reviews, Applications, Games, Phones, Devices, Tips, Mods, Videos, Podcasts - Android Police

Issue 509 - android-wifi-tether - Tethering drops internet connectivity randomly - Project Hosting on Google Code
 
You might want to add this to the unrooting portion. Just an FYI for anybody who used Unrevoked3... In order to fully unroot you MUST apply the S-ON tool as Unrevoked Forever is included in Unrevoked3. Very nice write up!
 
wrapkgb said:
You might want to add this to the unrooting portion. Just an FYI for anybody who used Unrevoked3... In order to fully unroot you MUST apply the S-ON tool as Unrevoked Forever is included in Unrevoked3. Very nice write up!
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I believe it is already on the section 8.
 
Matlock said:
I believe it is already on the section 8.
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Section 8 states to apply the s-on zip only if you used unrevoked forever. I know a lot of people are aware that unrevoked forever is included with UR3 but I know some don't. I just wanted to let people know if they were confused. Do you know if anyone has had success unrooting if they initially root after accepting the latest ota update? The reason I ask is because I know there have been some problems unrooting with the ota and getting "main version is older" error.

EDIT: The main version is older error was occurring when trying to apply the pc36img.zip. Forgot to add that.. lol
 
wrapkgb said:
Section 8 states to apply the s-on zip only if you used unrevoked forever. I know a lot of people are aware that unrevoked forever is included with UR3 but I know some don't. I just wanted to let people know if they were confused. Do you know if anyone has had success unrooting if they initially root after accepting the latest ota update? The reason I ask is because I know there have been some problems unrooting with the ota and getting "main version is older" error.

EDIT: The main version is older error was occurring when trying to apply the pc36img.zip. Forgot to add that.. lol
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Hmmm good call. I'll have to look into that. I'll try and unroot later when I get the chanxe and see If I get the same problem. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
 
Matlock said:
Hmmm good call. I'll have to look into that. I'll try and unroot later when I get the chanxe and see If I get the same problem. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
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No prob! This is a great one stop shop with a great layout and very user friendly!!
 
Matlock said:
As long as you did not use unrEVOked FOREVER, you only need to use steps 9 - 10.

You will more than likely have to Un-Root in order to install the latest updates from Sprint. If there is an update available, and you are not able to receive it after a few months of it being OFFICIAL released, then you will almost definitely have to Un-Root your device.

From how I read how to do it, your device will be in Recovery Mode when you put the PC36IMG.zip into the Root of your SDCard. If this does not work, try it before putting your device into Recovery Mode and see if it works. Please let me know which works for you and I'll make changes as needed.
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I tried both ways and i can't get access to the PC36IMG.zip. You only want me to do steps 9 and 10?
 
lavelljeter said:
I tried both ways and i can't get access to the PC36IMG.zip. You only want me to do steps 9 and 10?
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If you do not use Unrevoked 3 OR Unrevoked Forever then you start from step 9. As far as you cant access the pc36img.zip, did you make sure you put the file directly on the root of the SD card? When you first boot into hboot, it will automatically scan for the pc36img file, but it has to be on the root of the SD card.
 
For those having difficulty using wifi tether after rooting, I had a similar problem. I loaded the Pre-9 version of the software and got my Win7 laptop connected just fine; and also a Vista laptop. But, I could not get a 2nd Vista laptop to work. It would connect, but no internet.

Then, light bulb, I noticed that my wife had accidentally or intentionally turned on the windows firewall. This had not been a problem in the past using an ad hoc network on WM phones, but now it won't work.

After turning off the Windows firewall, everything is great; good speed, multiple connected computers. I don't know how many connections are possible, but I've had up to three.

Hope this helps.

Dean Park
St. Louis, MO
 
Another dumb question.. If you flash a custom rom/kernal can you still unroot your phone back to stock everythng by using the unroot method?
 
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