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Root Htc evo 4g rooted

We woul dhave to look at the code (which BTW is open), but the API's used should utilize whatever connection is available whether it be 2G/3G/4G
 
I understand you must root to uninstall Sprint's bloatware, but why can't they remove those apps upon request?
 
cesjr02 said:
I understand you must root to uninstall Sprint's bloatware, but why can't they remove those apps upon request?
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the whole point is that sprint wants to advertise those special bloatware. some of them cost additoinal, that's why they want it to be locked in the phone and not uninstallable
 
LOL when did sprint TV become bloatware? We all get sprint TV and able to view channels except the premiums. I agree the Nascar app is bloat but not sprint TV.
 
To each his own on sprint TV and Nascar, but to most it's goign to be bloatware. Good deal for you that you like it though
 
I think I might try rooting my first Android phone if what I hear is true about Sprint installing all their bullshit on the EVO...
 
Sherman901 said:
I think I might try rooting my first Android phone if what I hear is true about Sprint installing all their bullshit on the EVO...
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I've rooted a G1 and a Hero and I dont even own an android device :) As long as the process is similar, then it is not too difficult.
 
dandm4life said:
I've rooted a G1 and a Hero and I dont even own an android device :) As long as the process is similar, then it is not too difficult.
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That really confused me when I read that, but I assume you have rooted other peoples phones.
I was thinking about getting a moment for wife and was looking at the rooting, and it appeared to be completely different than the hero, as well as the desire looked to be a bitch. I think each phone has a completly different set of parameters of root. But of course I have no idea why, other than maybe the service provider puts in extra steps to prevent root.
 
Roman G. said:
That really confused me when I read that, but I assume you have rooted other peoples phones.
I was thinking about getting a moment for wife and was looking at the rooting, and it appeared to be completely different than the hero, as well as the desire looked to be a bitch. I think each phone has a completly different set of parameters of root. But of course I have no idea why, other than maybe the service provider puts in extra steps to prevent root.
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Yea, they were both for a couple of friends that wanted 2.1. The G1 was a pain in the arse and the hero was pretty simple. To be fair, the only reason the G1 sucked was because I didnt have an active sim card while doing it.
 
That's great that people are getting stuff done so quickly!

I don't think Sprint would care, anyone who has a tweaked Pre will know why I say this.
 
Here's my newb Android question about "rooting."

Since I've been using WinMO for the past 4 years or so, I've always made it a habit of connecting my phone to my PC and transferring files over (using Windows Explorer - e.g. copy/paste).

I'm wondering if I'll be able to do the same thing with the EVO without having to root? Does anybody know if this is possible without rooting the phone?
 
What's the risk of bricking the phone when you root it? Can you render it completely useless with no chance of any recovery if the process borks?
 
yes. you can drag and drop files to your computer. when you connect your android phone to the PC via a USB cable; a drive will pop up as a removable drive (same as a USB drive). You do not need root to do this.

yes. there is a small possibility to brick your phone. How bad, we do not know yet, because we are not familiar with the EVO yet. But if you do brick your phone bad enough it will not boot or work. They will never know why it broke, so 99% sure it can be replaced under manufacture warranty.
If the phone still can boot.. you can run the RUU from HTC or Sprint and put it back to stock. If that dont fix it, then you can still take it back for warranty. :)
 
criccio said:
Yes, that is possible. Your SD card will just show up as a drive in "Computer". You can also just remove the SD card and put in in a USB card reader.
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Thanks for answering. Much easier for me to just connect to work PC, but as long as it shows up as a drive, that's perfect for my needs and transferring over work/personal data.
 
As a n00b to rooting and Android in general, the main reason I'm considering learning how to do this is to get rid of all the Sprint garbage.
 
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