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Root [Revised] Rooting Gingerbread 2.3.5 Dummies Guide
- Thread starter ocnbrze
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I haven't touched my DINC for nearly two years so things have changed a lot in the custom ROM world. And it's significantly more confusing since the directions are all for the Evo.
I've got hboot 2.15 and "successfully" flashed the Amon RA recovery through adb, but when I select "recovery" it just goes to the HTC Incredible splash page and hangs. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
I've got hboot 2.15 and "successfully" flashed the Amon RA recovery through adb, but when I select "recovery" it just goes to the HTC Incredible splash page and hangs. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Hello and welcome to AF!!
This is the Evo4g forums and the files here are for the Evo 4g.
Be very careful what you flash/install on your device because roms/kernels/files etc made for one device may not/will not work on other devices
Here is the link to the Droid Incredible forums:
HTC Droid Incredible - Android Forums
welcome to the forums!!!!!!!
and to piggyback what mikey has said, amon ra 2.3(at least the one in this guide) is made specifically for the evo 4g phone. it will not work on other phones.
in the root forum for the incredible there is a root guide sticky that has all of the links and info you need to get your phone rooted.
Constructive
Newbie
Hello! Thank you for posting this guide
I'm new to this whole rooting business, so I was wondering if the MikG rom is still your best recommendation (I noticed that the last update was in October of last year).
Cheers,
Con
I'm new to this whole rooting business, so I was wondering if the MikG rom is still your best recommendation (I noticed that the last update was in October of last year).
Cheers,
Con
Welcome Contructive!
MikG is an awesome rom if you like the sense overlay (it is what the O.E. OS is based on)
Otherwise, in my opinion, Decks reloaded is a fantastic rom.
Have you checked out the LIST?
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/618281-list-utilities-apps-roms-kernels-og-evo.html
Lots of good info there
MikG is an awesome rom if you like the sense overlay (it is what the O.E. OS is based on)
Otherwise, in my opinion, Decks reloaded is a fantastic rom.
Have you checked out the LIST?
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/618281-list-utilities-apps-roms-kernels-og-evo.html
Lots of good info there
Hello! Thank you for posting this guide
I'm new to this whole rooting business, so I was wondering if the MikG rom is still your best recommendation (I noticed that the last update was in October of last year).
Cheers,
Con
yep still is my recommendation as far as sense roms go. for aosp roms decks reloaded is also a really good rom.
for moe suggestions you can go here:
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/618281-list-utilities-apps-roms-kernels-og-evo.html
and try the staff's pick for more suggestions.
and one of the reasons why mikg has not been updated is that it is perfect in every way....there is no need for an update.....lol
edit::eviltongue: to you mikestoney
Sorry Constructive, I have to do this..slight derailment here:
Did I really do it? Is this a once in a lifetime occurrence? Can I say it?
Yes, I will say it.
Did I really do it? Is this a once in a lifetime occurrence? Can I say it?
Yes, I will say it.
NINJA'D THE ROBOT!!
:eviltongue::eviltongue::eviltongue:
Constructive
Newbie
Then... on to the next step~
Thank you again!
Thank you again!
Then... on to the next step~
Thank you again!
Just let us know if you need anymore help!
Constructive
Newbie
Actually... I'm back already xD
I'm still on step 3 of the -recommended- method for rooting.
I downloaded the "Rom Manager" app to set up a recovery file, but it says it can't find the "Superuser" ...
Did I miss a step somewhere?
I don't remember ever downloading that.
I'm still on step 3 of the -recommended- method for rooting.
I downloaded the "Rom Manager" app to set up a recovery file, but it says it can't find the "Superuser" ...
Did I miss a step somewhere?
I don't remember ever downloading that.
where did you get to use rom manager? its not in this guide. DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER FOR ANYTHING!!!! use the methods found in the guide to get recovery.
Constructive
Newbie
Err.. Well, I was unclear on how to do these step:
"3.go into recovery
4.make a nandroid backup"
So I googled...
Android ROM and rooting dictionary for beginners | TalkAndroid.com
"3.go into recovery
4.make a nandroid backup"
So I googled...
Android ROM and rooting dictionary for beginners | TalkAndroid.com
to go to recovery power the phone off (make sure that you have fastboot unchecked, settings/power/uncheck fastboot) then in the bootloader select recovery. and how to make nandroid backups is listed in the guide under nandroid backup.
basically in amon ra select backup and restore. keep the first three checked and i would make one nandroid backup with wimax. wimax is your 4g. there is a small possibility of loosing 4g while flashing things....mainly radios. after the first nandroid backup i would keep that one safe on your pc just in case and after that you do not need to keep backing wimax.
i would unistall rom manager....it is a worthless app as you should do most things in recovery.
now do you have recovery?
Constructive
Newbie
I uninstalled it already, lol.
And I don't have 4g anyway, so I'm fine with that. This device no longer has service
I'll update in a bit. Thank you.
Edit: "Performing backup"
Cheers! ^^
Edit2: *Bloop* "Backup complete!"
Hurrah, hurrah!
And I don't have 4g anyway, so I'm fine with that. This device no longer has service
I'll update in a bit. Thank you.
Edit: "Performing backup"
Cheers! ^^
Edit2: *Bloop* "Backup complete!"
Hurrah, hurrah!
Constructive
Newbie
I'm sure this will make me sound even newbier than before, but... which file is the 'rom' file that I'm supposed to select?
I couldn't find the superwipe file either, lol...
I see the folders (from the zip files) that I moved onto my SD card though. They are:
data, Meta-inf, and system.
I couldn't find the superwipe file either, lol...
I see the folders (from the zip files) that I moved onto my SD card though. They are:
data, Meta-inf, and system.
Do not unzip anything, including the rom.
Unless it tells you to, do not unzip.
Unless it tells you to, do not unzip.
Constructive
Newbie
Ah, that's probably my problem 
And... back a few steps I go! xD
...
Edit: This is so exciting
Edit2: First boot that takes longer than usual... is pretty awesome xD
Luckily, I'm not prone to seizures o-o
SUCCESS!
Thank you guys so much ^^
Now for... "life after rooting" hehe.
And... back a few steps I go! xD
...
Edit: This is so exciting
Edit2: First boot that takes longer than usual... is pretty awesome xD
Luckily, I'm not prone to seizures o-o
SUCCESS!
Thank you guys so much ^^
Now for... "life after rooting" hehe.
No problem...it's fun to learn this stuff! And that's why we are here.
We all were new once, including me who was taught by Ocnbrze among others
We all were new once, including me who was taught by Ocnbrze among others
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.
Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.
I received this error when i submitted my ID token I am just doing an htc dev
Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.
Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.
I received this error when i submitted my ID token I am just doing an htc dev
ok so lets keep the conversation to one thread. it is just easier to communicate this way. i'm gonna post in your other thread if that is ok with you.