ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
Quick question. I am a neewbie here, and was wondering is i could root an evo 4g to be compatible with t-mobile. If its a dumb question, be gentle...
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Root can i root the Evo 4g to t-mobile
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yep you cant do it. sprint is cdma and t-mobile is gsm. two different technologies.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
THX sooo much guys for taking the time to respond. Any suggestions on roms, software, kernel, update OTA or not, anything to help me out plz plz plz.. After I learn these precious skills, I promise not to abuse, and pass them down to other neebies, and hopefully take a little stress away from the OGs...
well if you asking on roms then try mikg 2.45. i'm not sure how everything will handle being on a different network. but mikg is a great rom and if you use either golden monkey or freedom kernel should help out with battery life.
Depends what your looking for customization or great battery etc.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
I cant tell u how much that helps me..exept, I literraly have no clue what that is?means. virgin neeeeewbie
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
Is there a way to have it all? lol and dependability..cake and eat it to. I will carry xtra batteries if needed. If u have time< what is all possible (if done right) w these phones?
that is too long for me to go into in one day. lol but start with reading these links:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/129648-quick-intro-rooting-those-new-rooting.html
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/194918-rooting-dummies.html
and you can get most roms here:http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/284413-roms-kernels-download-page.html
guitarboy2129
Member
well just for the basics... free wireless tether(i'm actually running my internet on my comp through my phone right now!), COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION, tweaking for performance/battery life, and a lot of other things but those are the basics that you can accoplish with rooting and custom roms and kernels. what were u looking for? i was a newb a few months ago but after as much reading as i have done and rooting on several other peoples phones i have come to know quite a bit especially thanks to ocnbrze! he has helped me a lot.. he's actually helping me with a problem right now... if you have any questions dont hesitate to pm me or hell, even text me if u want lol im always ready to help a newb!
(ps: welcome to the forums! in case nobody has told u yet lol)
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
MAN, thank u SO much. I have a guy interested in driving 3hrs to buy the 3D I have...tomorrow! honestly, its bone stock, but told him i would have it "fully rooted" when he comes to pick it up (craigslist) So, u see my situation is a difficult one..
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
so worried to possibly own 5 paperweights lol
And that's where you're headed if you don't pick a single path and stay that course.
ocnbrze was right - you need to slow down and read the information offered in his post.
I made my suggestions here - http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/400069-evo-4g-3d-root.html
Please decide which thread you'd like to stick to, and we'll all help you. If you go to multiple threads in multiple forums, we won't duplicate efforts because if we did, you'd end up with confusion and worse.
Frankly, if it's your intention to simply root the 3D in a hurry without knowing what is involved so that you can maintain a sales claim that wasn't true at the time you made it on craigslist, then I'm disinclined to help you in any case.
I see no reason to help you turn a profit when others need help getting basic functionality.
So - slow down, pick a path, read the info given before asking more questions.
Thank you.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
Plz forgive me for not including link to post. I have them posted as all for sale w/ options of rooting if wanted (w?everyone always wanting the rooted one) I have ahd days to find something I felt comfortable with performing on any of these phones. Even tried back on craigslist for people/stores, that can perform mild or full root for u. All of these have been able to offer nothing but free wifi-hotspot.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
How do I add u to contacts/friends? I tried to add everyone last night that helped me to it. and either I did it wrong, or I have to be accepted like FB, aaaannnnndddd NO ONE likes me...aleady lol
guitarboy2129
Member
well EarlyMon is right... you shouldnt have made the sales claim if you had no idea what it even was or how to go about it... i dont think anyone said they didnt like you lol but that does seem a bit shady... before you do something like that just make sure you know what your doing... you cant just JUMP right into something like this... i spent over 4 hours a day for like 8 days reading HUNDREDS of threads before i tried rooting my evo... and that is no exaggeration at all lol the the mod said you just need to slow down and figure out what your doing before you even approach it.
If you work with us and let us work with you so no there are no bricks, we'll like you just fine. 
We do answer panic mode requests all of the time - but because of the high volume of those and the critical need of the users involved (read: it's their only means of phoning people at all), we simply must prioritize which panics we go for.
Spent some time reading - each and every one of us came up the ranks that way, it's the best way - and you'll be rooting safer and more quickly than random grabs of instructions.
Our write-ups and our approach are the reason you'll find far fewer "Help, I'm Bricked!!" threads on our forums.
Just stay the course.
If you'd have done anything seriously wrong or egregious - I would have let you know privately, no guessing required.
I'll send you a friend request so you feel more comfortable with us.
To make a friend request, click on the name, select view profile, look on the right side of their profile page to send the request.
We do answer panic mode requests all of the time - but because of the high volume of those and the critical need of the users involved (read: it's their only means of phoning people at all), we simply must prioritize which panics we go for.
Spent some time reading - each and every one of us came up the ranks that way, it's the best way - and you'll be rooting safer and more quickly than random grabs of instructions.
Our write-ups and our approach are the reason you'll find far fewer "Help, I'm Bricked!!" threads on our forums.
Just stay the course.
If you'd have done anything seriously wrong or egregious - I would have let you know privately, no guessing required.
I'll send you a friend request so you feel more comfortable with us.
To make a friend request, click on the name, select view profile, look on the right side of their profile page to send the request.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
Guys, Im very sorry to have possibly decieved the people whos trust I want most. Please accept my apology. I advertised stock or rooted, thinking a full root would be a piece of cake... little did i know. I will try an evo 4g 1st....
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
hey guys, thx for the contact request. Again sorry for the bugging, and shady cl post...and that's where you're headed if you don't pick a single path and stay that course.
Ocnbrze was right - you need to slow down and read the information offered in his post.
I made my suggestions here - http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/400069-evo-4g-3d-root.html
please decide which thread you'd like to stick to, and we'll all help you. If you go to multiple threads in multiple forums, we won't duplicate efforts because if we did, you'd end up with confusion and worse.
Frankly, if it's your intention to simply root the 3d in a hurry without knowing what is involved so that you can maintain a sales claim that wasn't true at the time you made it on craigslist, then i'm disinclined to help you in any case.
I see no reason to help you turn a profit when others need help getting basic functionality.
So - slow down, pick a path, read the info given before asking more questions.
Thank you.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
Hey junebogey, thx fot the contact request. Hopefully all is forgiven. All u guys have been a huge help and exremely patient. Steven58 sent me a link, so I think I have pretty much all the software I need. Just need the steps to proceed.
ReturnOf66TALL
Newbie
kinda would like to stop paying for hotspot, overclocked.. basically everything BUT save battery life. Ill carry some around if needed lol
guitarboy2129
Member
Lol well I'm glad u got the help u needed...like I said if you need any help whatsoever u can always contact me or anyone else and any of us will do our best to help
good luck!