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trauma145

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im new to the site and i really want to root my phone but i need some help and i would really appreciate it if yal can help me out with a step by step video or something helpful, i have android 2.2 and the software is 3.70.651.1 and the hboot is 2.10.0001 and the hardware version is 0003
 
Did you read the "Rooting for Dummies" thread stickied at the top of this page??? It doesn't get any more "step by step" that that!!!!
 
Follow this guide. It is a guaranteed way to successfully root your EVO. I understand rooting your evo can be confusing....so many have weighed in and you can easily be thrown off track. Follow this link ( [ROOT][GUIDE] HBoot 2.02/2.10 SOFF - There Will Be Root - Upd. 01.07.11 - xda-developers ) this is a guaranteed guide. Once you complete a successful root you will have a much better understanding of HBOOT which I find to be a PITA. DO IT...ROOT NOW ...lol.... Join the club!
 
trauma145 said:
the whole flash thing and rom confuses me


edit: if i root my phone will my 4g stop working
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"Flashing" is just another word for "Installing"... you dont have to install a Rom to root. Once you successfully root your phone you can start looking into what Roms are and what they offer, but for now focus on the rooting part.
 
trauma145 said:
im going to root it but im just worried my 4g wont work because i read that 4g doesn't work with cm6
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True it doesnt work with cm6 but you can use any "Sense" roms and still have a working 4g.

If you do decide to install a Rom I recommend a Rom like Fresh to get your feet wet.
 
Before we get too far here, you do understand that you don't need to flash a ROM of any kind if you don't want to, right? You can root, and keep the stock ROM, and everything will work. Should you choose to flash a custom ROM, and want to keep everything (4g, HDMI, etc.), you can flash one based on Sense. The ones that don't have working 4g (but will soon) are based off what's called AOSP. That means it's based off Google source, and has nothing to do with HTC code. CM6 is just one such example. It just happens to be the most popular. If you've heard of MIUI, that's another example. In any case, get comfortable with rooting, first, then you can deal with flashing ROMs later.

As for the root process, you said you read the Rooting for Dummies sticky. Do you have specific questions about it?
 
akazabam said:
Before we get too far here, you do understand that you don't need to flash a ROM of any kind if you don't want to, right? You can root, and keep the stock ROM, and everything will work. Should you choose to flash a custom ROM, and want to keep everything (4g, HDMI, etc.), you can flash one based on Sense. The ones that don't have working 4g (but will soon) are based off what's called AOSP. That means it's based off Google source, and has nothing to do with HTC code. CM6 is just one such example. It just happens to be the most popular. If you've heard of MIUI, that's another example. In any case, get comfortable with rooting, first, then you can deal with flashing ROMs later.

As for the root process, you said you read the Rooting for Dummies sticky. Do you have specific questions about it?
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Not really you guys pretty much answered most of my question about this, I'm new to this so its kinda confusing for me right now
 
trauma145 said:
Not really you guys pretty much answered most of my question about this, I'm new to this so its kinda confusing for me right now
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You can root using the program, and install wireless tethering.
Everything will look the exact same. If you are weary of the roms and scared to do it, then just root and get the thethering. (plus a couple other cool root only apps)

And when you get more comfortable, then come back and grab a rom :)
 
im going to try and root it today, someone from my local car forum is going to try and help me do it im just waiting for his reply
 
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