I just answered this in this thread today: http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/49194-what-cyanogenmod.html
EVO update 3.70.651.1 NOT
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I just answered this in this thread today: http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g/49194-what-cyanogenmod.html
I don't mean to hijack the thread, but my question is related....
I just installed the latest HTC update to my Evo, and have been thinking about rooting my phone. At this point, since I have already applied the update, can I still root using Unrevoked? Is there anything about rooting my evo that is dependent on the most current update that I have installed to my phone?
I just installed the latest HTC update to my Evo, and have been thinking about rooting my phone. At this point, since I have already applied the update, can I still root using Unrevoked? Is there anything about rooting my evo that is dependent on the most current update that I have installed to my phone?
Thanks Fred! I got it and downlaoding Cyanogen as I type! WOW I LOVE my EVO even more THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I am so glad i didnt un root LOL! Have a great weekend man!
Sure you can, here's a guide here: [ROOT] ~~~ HTC EVO - Universal Auto Root ~~~ (updated for 2.02)(12/15/10) - xda-developers
Personally, I have never used Unrevoked and really prefer to go "the long way" - If you have some time and want to get your hands dirty this is what I would do... (some of this may not make sense until you do it...)
Install the Android SDK (make sure to run the SDK exe and download a platform, so you get the "platform-tools" folder with the ADB executable in it)
Install HTC Sync for the Evo (you can grab this at htc's site)
Then I do this: [GUIDE] How to root Android 2.2 on the EVO 4G Outdated - xda-developers BUT I don't do anything with Unrevoked, as soon as I get root and get back to Android 2.1 I proceed with this:
The easiest 1.47.651.1 root+nand unlock you'll ever see without a gui (Updated) - xda-developers
If you go the long way, you'll be like, "oh wow so now I'm flashing the engineering boot loader that can accept unsigned ROM files, or wow now I'm flashing a custom recovery so I can make a nandroid and/or flash radios, etc." - to me it was just the best way to go and so far still is.
It's entirely up to you, sometimes going the long way helps you get some more knowledge.
No problem, the Evo is very powerful, have fun with it.
I would suggest Launcher Pro paid version to get some of those sense like widgets back (people, calendar) but check over at: EVO 4G Themes and Apps - xda-developers for some themes and apps that you can use to customize even more. Def. check the screen shots thread...
Ok I'm back one thing is not clear I'm I downloading this stuff to my computer first or to my phone first
You can D/L it to your computer then mount your SD card and copy it over, then in Rom Manager go to install ROM from SD and select it.
Or, first check if the ROM you want to try is already in ROM Manager, just go to download rom and browse the list.
Be sure to check "wipe data" as well, I suggest making a backup (sometimes also called a "nandroid")
thefredelement is doing a hell of a job in this thread helping you guys out.. But I didn't see this mentioned (if it was sorry) but if you're rooted.. NEVER EVER EVER EVER do an OTA update!!! You WILL lose root and there's always a chance that the update you just downloaded may close up any chance of rooting if they're patched up the exploit that's used for rooting. If you're rooted and you really want the latest stock OTA, then just wait a day or two for the rooted OTA ROM to be released and flash that. It would be exactly as if you did the official update yourself, except it's already rooted. So all you'd have to do is flash it and that's it. Or you can just wait for the custom ROM developers to update their ROM based on the latest OTA.
Cyanogen is AOSP (Android Open Source Project) meaning it's based of the actual Android Open Source code and has nothing in any way shape or form to do with htc. They FINALLY got 4G working but HDMI still doesn't work on it (tho coming real soon). Because it's based off the AOSC and not the htc garbage it's MUCH MUCH MUCH faster than even a Nonsense ROM (based off htc Sense, but all of the htc bs removed). Two great advantages with an AOSP ROM is one, you have MUCH more available RAM (memory) because there's so much less crap going on like with the HTC Sense based ROM, and two because there's so much less garbage packaged in the ROM like a HTC Sense ROM you have TONS more internal storage available for apps n such.
I'm actually the one that made that "how to flash a rom" video you guys posted. The reason I said (and still firmly stand behind) not to use unrEVOked is because I've seen WAAAAAY too many people have issues as a result of using unrEVOked. The rooting part usually goes fine, it's AFTER you use it where people tend to have a lot of issues. I'm not saying that everyone has problems, but FAR too many people DO have issues. Then there's the fact that when using unrEVOKed you don't learn ANYTHING, not a single thing. And when you do have issues or questions and someone says "ok adb this and abd that" people are completely clueless in what we're saying. That can make helping extremely difficult. People that root the correct way almost never have problems when we tell them to "adb this or adb that" because when rooting the correct way you learn adb commands. While unrEVOked is very easy, the easy way isn't always the right way.... but anyway, any other questions just shoot away! And again, hats off to thefredelement. You're doing a good job dude!
Cyanogen is AOSP (Android Open Source Project) meaning it's based of the actual Android Open Source code and has nothing in any way shape or form to do with htc. They FINALLY got 4G working but HDMI still doesn't work on it (tho coming real soon). Because it's based off the AOSC and not the htc garbage it's MUCH MUCH MUCH faster than even a Nonsense ROM (based off htc Sense, but all of the htc bs removed). Two great advantages with an AOSP ROM is one, you have MUCH more available RAM (memory) because there's so much less crap going on like with the HTC Sense based ROM, and two because there's so much less garbage packaged in the ROM like a HTC Sense ROM you have TONS more internal storage available for apps n such.
I'm actually the one that made that "how to flash a rom" video you guys posted. The reason I said (and still firmly stand behind) not to use unrEVOked is because I've seen WAAAAAY too many people have issues as a result of using unrEVOked. The rooting part usually goes fine, it's AFTER you use it where people tend to have a lot of issues. I'm not saying that everyone has problems, but FAR too many people DO have issues. Then there's the fact that when using unrEVOKed you don't learn ANYTHING, not a single thing. And when you do have issues or questions and someone says "ok adb this and abd that" people are completely clueless in what we're saying. That can make helping extremely difficult. People that root the correct way almost never have problems when we tell them to "adb this or adb that" because when rooting the correct way you learn adb commands. While unrEVOked is very easy, the easy way isn't always the right way.... but anyway, any other questions just shoot away! And again, hats off to thefredelement. You're doing a good job dude!
Thanks man! I really appreciate that. This is a good community and it's a lot of fun coming here and learning and then helping out others. I have to say I learned a lot here from you guys and it's good to bring it back.
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Because of this thread, I'm casting blame. I just put my first custom ROM on my evo, now I feel the need to try more and mote, I'm addicted. Running warm 2.2 now, sure something else by morning. It could not have been easier with ROM manager.
Sent from my EVO via Tapatalk pro.
Sent from my EVO via Tapatalk pro.
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I'm glad! The Evo is great by itself but for us tinkering types you can really have a lot of fun trying different things out!
What do you want to back up?
There's a program out there called titanium backup, but it only works once you're rooted, it can back app all the apps you've installed, plus the app's data (like bookmarks in a dolphin browser or levels you've cleared in angry birds).
I know another user posted a way to get temporary root access so that you can install and run titanium backup, then proceed with the full root and then you can use titanium backup again to restore your info. If I find it I'll post it back here, hopefully someone else can chime in and say the name of the app so you can get it first.
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@thefredelement thanks a lot I just wasn't sure if it was a something I needed to do. I think I have to wait to root because I just did the ota update a couple of days ago. crap! lol
@thefredelement @GHODZILLA5150 I just want to give the biggest thanks to you two guys because you both expose me to info I would have never have come across own my own and walked me through a big issue I had with my phone. I'm currently enjoying the awesomeness of my rooted EVO with a custom ROM. BIG Thanks Guys!!!!
You can still root! check back in this thread for links to the right guides and even a video. Or check the stickies at the top of this forum.
No problem man, I'm glad you're all good now and enjoying your Evo.
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@thefredelement that would be cool if you could post a link or video on how to root an updated EVO I'm trying to help out a friends on mine now, thanks!
Hey Fred, i was wondering if you could help me. And im not too good with my Htc Evo and i didnt understand some of the things you wrote. But im having the similar issue, i rooted my phone at Unrevoked and today when i went to install the new Htc Evo update 3.70.651.1, it got stuck on a screen with a triangle and a exclamation point in the middle of it. I think i need to un root my evo but i dont know how? Could u give me a good explanation on how to un root it or a way i can get this update. Please help.
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