Root Simple root, not so simple?

[basso4735]

Well, I tried setting it on HTC Sync, but for some reason it just keeps saying that it can't find it on the computer, and then on the computer it says that there is no phone connected :/.

Alright, try a different usb port. I was using the ones on the front of my desktop, but HTC Sync still couldnt recognize it. Tried one of the usb ports on the back of my pc, and it worked.

 

[boliviano3]

Simple Root just got updated, so it's now a one click root.

[Program] Updated: 1 Click SimpleRoot OTA 1.47.651.1 Edition - xda-developers

 

[kmoon89]

I am having so many problems trying to root. Im going crazy.
Quick info - I'm running 1.47.651.1 and have hoot .79, not .76

I've read all the threads here, and over at the xda forums, in regards to rooting. I've tried the ota simpleroot method, toasts method, ive followed step for step w/ YouTube videos, etc. NO LUCK.

Currently I've just got a basic root, with unrEVOked3, with the clockwork mod. I've done one nandroid backup. I know that I need NAND support unlocked in order to flash custom roms, such as cm6. This is what I am trying to accomplish now. As ive said, I've tried several methods, and have done all the reading my brain can handle. All my drivers are up to date, including my adb drivers. I've got the Android sdk installed as well.

Simpleroot seems to work up until step #4, but then after rebooting, & going into the hboot screen - where it should load the pc36img file, & I should see the blue progress bar along the right side. Unfortunately, this never happens. Instead, it says the image cant be found, & displays that in green text, then just takes me back to the hboot menu. Yes, I am in charge mode. Yes, usb debugging is on. -- what's this I read about being in HTC sync mode? Is that crucial for performing step 4? i havent read this anywhere else, so im just curious. Trying to explain my situation/scenario as best I can, bc I'm really frustrated trying to root my new evo. I do have the HTC sync installed, FYI.

I know unrEvOked worked successfully, & I've at least got a partial root, since i can wifi tether no problem. I just need too unlock the nand. I end up going in circles reading the forum posts related to my issue, as they all say use simpleroot ota to gain nand access, or part 2 of toasts method. I've tried, trust me. I wouldn't be posting here if I wasn't rly stuck.

Please, someone help! I would be forever grateful if you can get me full root and gain nand access.

Everyone else is doing it, i just want to join in!
Thanks.

I'm in the same boat. I've read so much over the past few weeks that I should have just read an encyclopedia instead...I do everything as instructed, check over and over, reboot and wipe dozens of times, and to no avail at all.

I even type exactly what I see in those "ADB Guide" command prompts, and mine says different things even though I've done exactly what it says. Regardless of what option I set it in, my phone just doesn't want to really get its nand unlocked...Hah.

However, I'm a bit confused about the whole nand unlocked thing in general. I rooted via unrEVOked 3, which many say don't unlock the nand, but yet I'm able to flash Baked Snack which requires it unlocked. I even flashed the newest BS FroYo ROM and it worked beautifully, I just can't flash anything else.

 

[hannahxx]

Well, I tried setting it on HTC Sync, but for some reason it just keeps saying that it can't find it on the computer, and then on the computer it says that there is no phone connected :/.

I had this same problem earlier today, and couldn't get past step 4.
Then I saw boliviano's post about the updated simple root and gave it a try.

When I got to the recovery screen after doing step 2, I wiped data and then did a nandroid backup, before rebooting the system. (was this wrong??)
(wait, was I supposed to do the nandroid backup BEFORE wiping data?)

Now the phone won't connect to the mobile network, and it's not recognized as a Sprint phone. It connects to wifi, and does web browsing and the market fine, but can't make/receive phone calls or check voicemail.

When I rooted my Eris, I think I had to program it after a few steps (dialing *228). Is this a simple matter of activating the EVO with sprint again?

 

[MaxOmus]

I just rooted using the latest SimpleRoot that came out today - 08-02-10.

On my first attempt I received the dreaded: "Main Version is Older!, Update Fail"

My 2nd attempt worked like a charm & oddly enough I didn't do anything different. For the sake of helping out here is what I did, well after I received the "Main Version is Older!, Update Fail" I rebooted the phone:

*I had my phone in "charge only" not "HTC Sync"

*Deleted the files that SimpleRoot had previously pushed to my SD card.

After that, I just simply reran SimpleRoot & to my surprise all was good, I was expecting the worst...
So before you go getting all worked up if you don't accomplish this on your 1st try, just clear out the old install & give it another go.

 

[boliviano3]

I had this same problem earlier today, and couldn't get past step 4.
Then I saw boliviano's post about the updated simple root and gave it a try.

When I got to the recovery screen after doing step 2, I wiped data and then did a nandroid backup, before rebooting the system. (was this wrong??)
(wait, was I supposed to do the nandroid backup BEFORE wiping data?)

Now the phone won't connect to the mobile network, and it's not recognized as a Sprint phone. It connects to wifi, and does web browsing and the market fine, but can't make/receive phone calls or check voicemail.

When I rooted my Eris, I think I had to program it after a few steps (dialing *228). Is this a simple matter of activating the EVO with sprint again?

Did you flash a rom? If so try flashing it again and see if that works.

 

[hannahxx]

I haven't flashed a rom yet because it's actually my bf's phone, and I had to leave. He lets me play around with his phone and I promised him better battery life and wifi tethering... but instead he has a device that doesn't function as a phone. oops.
I'll update tomorrow when I get a rom on it!