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Root Are You Rooting?

Rooting or not?

  • Of course!

    Votes: 66 74.2%

  • Nope!

    Votes: 4 4.5%

  • I'll decide when I have it.

    Votes: 19 21.3%
  • Total voters
    89
djqwikcut said:
I dont think I will buy the phone UNTIL root is available.. I need WIFI TETHER and I need titanium backup so I can restore my apps and data. Without being able to use titanium backup I am sunk with my apps and data. Also I need to be able to remove the BLOAT that is on the phone that I dont need.
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If all you need are apps that require SU permissions, you can do that right now: How to Root/Unroot HTC Evo 4G LTE! [Windows/Mac/Linux][One-Click] - xda-developers

If you want S-OFF to load ROMs, however, you will have to wait.

My question is, if I do the current unlock, will it cause me problems later when a full exploit comes out?
 
It should. Not 100% on SetCPU, perhaps someone else can chime in on that. I thought SetCPU required a custom kernel, which you wouldn't be able to flash with this root.
 
suprmallet said:
It should. Not 100% on SetCPU, perhaps someone else can chime in on that. I thought SetCPU required a custom kernel, which you wouldn't be able to flash with this root.
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I believe to the extent a kernel already provides extra CPU clock headroom (my transformer prime is clocked at 1.4 Ghz, but the factory kernel provides up to 1.6 Ghz) you just need to be rooted, no additional kernel is necessary.
 
suprmallet said:
My question is, if I do the current unlock, will it cause me problems later when a full exploit comes out?
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This is what I want to know as well.

Also, are people suggesting that with a little development, root can be achieved without the tamper warning? If so, I can wait, but if not, I might as well go in with this.
 
I was just reading over at xda about this root method. It's a soft root, no S-off.
This method will give you the watermarked bootloader, but the RUU that's available will clean that off.
So if you are wondering if this will screw your chances of full S-off later, chances are no. There are always risks, but this method is fully unrootable. :)
 
So do we use this Method and then live with watermark and later when a full root comes out, run Ruu and then follow whatever instructions for full root?
 
djqwikcut said:
So do we use this Method and then live with watermark and later when a full root comes out, run Ruu and then follow whatever instructions for full root?
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I don't really know yet. :p

We haven't got that far, LOL. :)

I doubt you'll need to run the RUU to get it rooted when an exploit is found. If it is required, no bigie dood. ;)

You'll be wiping the phone and flashing something anyway, so the RUU will just add a few steps to the procedure. :D
 
So with the partial root method available, i can install Wireless Tether and run it successfully, correct? It's been so long i've used that specific app, but i know i still have the apk somewhere. I've been using the native app in MikG's 3.whatever ROM i'm on with my OG Evo for ages it seems. That's the biggest deal breaker with me right now on upgrading to this phone, I 100% MUST have that ability each week for my contract work while at my full time job. If LogMeIn over SSH or TeamViewer via Linux would get their acts together, I'd be home free, but until then, hotspot wifi it must be LOL
 
With all this talk of mods and anticipation from everyone... I might just have to learn how to root ltevo when it all becomes available... I've always been afraid to root and mess something up... As while I'm not incompetent... I'm not exactly a professional in this field either lol but I am like a sponge... And catch on quick:)... If I do choose to root... This would be my first time... But I'm sure with the help of all you fine people.... Learning the process will be a breeze.... So I'm in :D
 
3vodroid said:
With all this talk of mods and anticipation from everyone... I might just have to learn how to root ltevo when it all becomes available... I've always been afraid to root and mess something up... As while I'm not incompetent... I'm not exactly a professional in this field either lol but I am like a sponge... And catch on quick:)... If I do choose to root... This would be my first time... But I'm sure with the help of all you fine people.... Learning the process will be a breeze.... So I'm in :D
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You never forget your first time.;)
 
takirb said:
So with the partial root method available, i can install Wireless Tether and run it successfully, correct?
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I rooted and the WiFi Tether app currently on Play Store is working. See my other thread in Everything Root about the WiFi Tether specific settings.
 
Rooted last night using Regaw Mod method over at XDA.
No issues.

Got everything back up and running the way I want it (for now) and did a nandroid.

Patiently waiting for Fresh 5.1 to get more goodies for this fantabulous phone.
 
Rooted using root only method last night (How to Root/Unroot HTC Evo 4G LTE! [Windows/Mac/Linux][One-Click] - xda-developers) without clearing Google Wallet (Scary! :cool:)


Installed Titanium Backup (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup) and backed up all user apps + data. Wallet would not work, kept trying to initialize after terms of service (Known issue per XDA) restoring data fixed it. Cleared wallet and it got stuck on 99%, force closed it and it seemed to be reset. Open app and it was back to startup page, still won't initialize. Force closed again and cleared data to be as sure as I could.

Used Root + Recovery method this afternoon ([ROOT] RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter | Updated 06.04.12 - xda-developers), no hitches, worked perfectly the first time. Installed Titanium, ran a Nandroid (Holy sweet crap it only took 91 seconds! OG took like 10-15 min!) Same issues with Wallet, restored data, seems to be fine. Haven't made a purchase yet, but I get no "secure element" error and it has my cards and balances reloaded.

Now to flash some Fresh and wait VERY impatiently for CM9! :D

Thanks to all the Mods, Guides, and users for making this as painless as possible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edit: I didn't think it would, but I could not find the answer for sure, anyway-in case anyone is wondering, none of this will wipe your internal storage [sdcard] (or external [sdcard2/ext_sd] for that matter.)

Remember-using the second (Root+Unlock+Recovery) WILL wipe your system data. If you want to use Titanium Backup before this, root only using the first method.
 
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