I wanna root, Dammit!...

[Predator-1]

I am having major problems trying to root my evo. First thing is I really don't understand the adb and how to install it. From my researh, its installed with the Android sdk. I've tried to install the sdk but the install will never finish. Is there another way to install the adb without the sdk or can you just run the Windows command line? This is really confusing and frustrating. I think if I'm able to get pass this point the rest will be simple...

Secondly, if I'm by some miracle able to get pass the first issue, is there a ROM out there specifically made without all the Sprint garbage and without Google Talk? One of the reasons my battery was running out so fast was GTalk. I don't want, need or ever plan on using this service.

Any help will he greatly appreciated...

 

[sevenx]

Well, without the SDK I'm not sure if it's possible. What exactly happens when you're installing it?

You also need to get the right USB driver so that the phone can be read as an ADB device. That is done using the HTC sync program.

Once you have that all setup, the ADB part is pretty easy. There are a decent number of guides out there.

 

[Predator-1]

I get this message first...

 

[Predator-1]

Then this...

After that there are no other options for me but to cancel the installation...

 

[sevenx]

Ahh easy peasy! Go into settings, and check the "force http" or whatever button. Then your packages will update correctly.

 

[Predator-1]

Ahh easy peasy! Go into settings, and check the "force http" or whatever button. Then your packages will update correctly.

You are the MAN!!! Thanks for the help...

 

[2CupsWithString]

I don't even think you need that.

You just need to access ADB, which is a program that runs on top of windows command shell, that comes with the SDK.

 

[sevenx]

I don't even think you need that.

You just need to access ADB, which is a program that runs on top of windows command shell, that comes with the SDK.

you need the correct driver for the phone to be readable as an ADB device though

 

[trooper54]

1. this needs to go to the roms/hacks section.

2. The instructions are there.

3. Search the forums.

 

[Predator-1]

I don't even think you need that.

You just need to access ADB, which is a program that runs on top of windows command shell, that comes with the SDK.

But that was the problem. I couldn't install the SDK. Got it installed now and will try to root tomorrow