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Root ROOTING For Dummies

The flashed Rom is working great.Sprint Mobile hotspot is working on 3Gs, but I have Wireless tether for 4Gs so it is great,just what I allways wanted.
thanks for the great and easy tutorial.
 
I've tried several times to root. I thought I had it but on HBOOT screen I have S-ON. On my SD Card I have this text message:

unrEVOked forever S-OFF patch v1.1Verifying system type.....Got device: @PID: 73,"SUPERSONIC_C"
Got radio version: 2.15.00.09.01
E:unsupported radio versionE:Update failed. Check /sdcard/soff.log.


Any ideas?
 
kgreen66 said:
I've tried several times to root. I thought I had it but on HBOOT screen I have S-ON. On my SD Card I have this text message:

unrEVOked forever S-OFF patch v1.1Verifying system type.....Got device: @PID: 73,"SUPERSONIC_C"
Got radio version: 2.15.00.09.01
E:unsupported radio versionE:Update failed. Check /sdcard/soff.log.


Any ideas?
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What is your Build and Software numbers?
Anything 3.30 and up are not rootable, yet.
 
Matlock said:
What is your Build and Software numbers?
Anything 3.30 and up are not rootable, yet.
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Build
3.29.651.5 CL252548 release-keys

Software number
3.29.651.5

UR on computer said done. Phone said errors.

Here is the error message on my phone on ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1

-- Installing: DATA:local/unrevoked-forever.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...

unrEVOked forever S-OFF patch v1.1

Verifying system type...
E:unsupported radio version
E:update failed. Check /sdcard/soff.log.
E:Error in /data/local/unrevoked-forever.zip
(Status 42)
Installation aborted.
/tmp/recovery.log was copied to //sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. Please open ROM Manager to report the issue.
 
PRL? I tried that.

It appeared I had SU access and could install ROM Manager, however when I attempted Titanium backup, It stated I wasn't rooted.
 
kgreen66 said:
I've tried several times to root. I thought I had it but on HBOOT screen I have S-ON. On my SD Card I have this text message:

unrEVOked forever S-OFF patch v1.1Verifying system type.....Got device: @PID: 73,"SUPERSONIC_C"
Got radio version: 2.15.00.09.01
E:unsupported radio versionE:Update failed. Check /sdcard/soff.log.


Any ideas?
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Matlock said:
Try updating your Radio and see if that helps any.
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Disregard lol I should have read the post below first!
 
kgreen66 said:
PRL? I tried that.

It appeared I had SU access and could install ROM Manager, however when I attempted Titanium backup, It stated I wasn't rooted.
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Simple fix! When you open titanium, press menu and then press problems. It will install the lastest busy box and you should be good to go after that! :D
 
hey I had my Evo rooted,but I was playing with the ROM manager and I updated to an OTA update 1.34 something,which I think it's downgrade not upgrade,Now my Build number is 1.32 Test-Keys.Software Number 1.32.I do have Sprint Mobile Hotspot working.should I re root again?
I thought that the cellphone could not take OTA's update while rooted.
 
kgreen66 said:
Does it matter that I have S-ON at HBOOT screen?
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That is interesting that You have root and s is set on... Well you have confirmed root since you have su access so if I were you I would flash unrevoked forever. It is included in unrevoked 3.2 but for whatever reason it didn't work. So yea just download unrevoked forever and you should be good to go.
 
wrapkgb said:
That is interesting that You have root and s is set on... Well you have confirmed root since you have su access so if I were you I would flash unrevoked forever. It is included in unrevoked 3.2 but for whatever reason it didn't work. So yea just download unrevoked forever and you should be good to go.
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Well...it appeared I successfully applied unrevoked-forever using ROM mgr. I installed titanium, clicked on "problems?", installed busybox and got a forced close.

Powered off phone, did battery pull and PRESTO! I can run titanium.

I have the original EVO I pre-ordered before launch day and finally got the nerve to root. :o

Thanks for the help! and the great guide!!
 
kgreen66 said:
Well...it appeared I successfully applied unrevoked-forever using ROM mgr. I installed titanium, clicked on "problems?", installed busybox and got a forced close.

Powered off phone, did battery pull and PRESTO! I can run titanium.

I have the original EVO I pre-ordered before launch day and finally got the nerve to root. :o

Thanks for the help! and the great guide!!
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Awesome! Glad it worked out for ya!
 
Matlock said:
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ROOTING
Unrevoked 3.21
HTC EVO 4G (Supersonic)
This Method Also Works On Other Phones Listed By Unrevoked
WINDOWS O.S.​



NOTICE: 11/03/11 - Newer Builds 3.30+! NOT ROOTABLE! YET!!
It has been confirmed that new EVO 4G devices being shipped after October 15th with builds 3.30 and up have been reported to be Factory-Shipped with a new HBoot Loader with the new Builds. The unrEVOked 3.21 is not currently able to ROOT this new HBoot Loader. Until a team over at unrEVOked are able to crack this problem, newer EVOs are not able to be ROOTed at this time with this method. I do not recommend using the Downgrade Method, but it may be possible to achieve ROOT from this method. I have not confirmed this. (if you have any information on this, let us know)

To check this turn your device on and press..

MENU > SETTINGS > ABOUT PHONE > SOFTWARE INFORMATION

Any Build Number 3.30 and up are not able to be Rooted by the Method listed below. I do apologize.

Also.. If you see this method of ROOT floating around ([TOOL][ROOT][GUIDE] HBoot 2.02 S-OFF - Updated - xda-developers) I recommend not using it. Many errors are being found during and after the Root Process. I have not tried using this method, so I can't give you 100% that it will or will not work like the forums have stated.



Most of the How-To instructions floating around the internet are VERY vague and not really dummied down for us non-geek Android users. I​
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SuperPower (XDA-BETA)
Price: FREE / $4.11
Description: THIS IS A BETA APPLICATION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL USE YET (coming soon).

If you don't know what this does, don't install it!

See the dev thread at XDA:

[18.11.2010] SuperPower v0.75 - Battery save: Data, Wi-Fi, BT, GPS, 2G/3G/4G, CPU mhz - xda-developers

Post bugs and comments on XDA, commenting on market that it doesnt work doesnt help, more info is needed !

Recent changes:
A lot of changes and bugfixes. See the thread at XDA for a full changelog. Updates include WiMAX notifications, icons and shortcuts; Categorisation of a number of screens; Automatic low battery overrides; VISIONary compatibility; Do not turn off Wi-Fi/WiMAX while downloading; "3G-only" mode; App killer; And more!

QR Code:
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Boot Animation Installer
Price: $0.99
Description: usybox+SU Required!
[2010.11.01]
+Fixed custom install location bug

+Allows you to Preview the Boot Animations before download!!
+Have 106 Boot Animations to choose from!

+New Animations are large can take 1min or 2 to download.

*Droid Incredible Users need NAND Unlock!*
*as Boot Animations are installed to /system!*

Recent changes:
+Updated the UI + made it so the list button on the bottom works with white text, gonna be doing more work here in the next couple days on the app.


QR Code:
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slowsalsa22 said:
I tried to root my evo and i got the red triangle, i need some serious help can anybody help me
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I'm sure plenty of folks would be happy to help you with some more details. First make sure your software number lower than 3.30.x . This is found under the software information tab. (menu>settings>about phone>software information)

Then tell us exactly what you did to get to that triangle, and don't panic. Odds are this is fixable.
 
i was rooting my phone and when it went to boot up the red triangle popped up. i dont know what software info it is because i cant get to the home screen.
 
slowsalsa22 said:
i was rooting my phone and when it went to boot up the red triangle popped up. i dont know what software info it is because i cant get to the home screen.
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Well I've seen that triangle numerous timea for a variety of reasons. A battery pull has always gotten my device to boot normally. That being said i dont know if maybe this is a result of being on 3.3 or not. If so maybe you should wait for another answer.

Can you provide more details? When did you get your ego? What root method did you try?
 
slowsalsa22 said:
i was rooting my phone and when it went to boot up the red triangle popped up. i dont know what software info it is because i cant get to the home screen.
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As hortsu said, in order to gain some help we need some info. The red triangle is because either unrevoked did not gain root or you don't have a recovery image installed. Im guessing you don't have root. Anyways post up your software version and hboot version. Just FYI if you were not aware unrevoked does not currently work with the above software and hboot. Let us know and we can go from there.
 
Just added a new Option to Section 8 - Flashing Roms. Now it shows you how to Flash your ROMs on-the-go using the Recovery menu instead of ROM Manager.

Enjoy!

OPTION 2 - RECOVERY (Manual)

RECOVERY

PUT ROM ON SDCARD
Before you begin, connect your device using the Mirco USB cable and place the Custom ROM you downloaded onto the Root of your SDCard. This means put the Zip file in the main folder itself. Not in any Sub-Folders of any sort.

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.

BOOTLOADER
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.

BACKUP
Make sure to do a NAND backup of your bevice prior to Flashing a ROM. Refer to Section 3.

WIPE
Use the VOL DOWN toggle to move to Wipe and select by pressing the POWER button.
Toggle down to Wipe date factory reset and select by pressing the POWER button.
Once that has complete, toggle down to Wipe Dalvik-cache and select by pressing the POWER button.
Once that has complete, select Return.

FLASH ZIP
Use the VOL DOWN toggle to move to Flash zip from sd card.
Find the ZIP file Custom ROM you want to flash by using the VOL DOWN toggle. Select it using the POWER button.
Your ROM will now be installed onto your device.

BACK TO RECOVERY
After the installation has completed, you will be brought back main menu, use the POWER button to select the first option “reboot system now”. And your device will reboot itself like normal.

Enjoy your new ROM!
 
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