How To: Root the HTC Evo 4G (Unrevoked Method) Updated 09.20.10

How To: Root the HTC Evo 4G (Unrevoked Method) Updated 09.20.10

July 20, 2010 in Android How To's, Featured, How To's, HTC Evo How To's, Video

I. Before You Begin

1. This is the easiest method available to root.

2. This method will also flash a custom recovery image so you can start flashing ROMs immediately.

3. On your computer, go to Start > Control Panel > Programs > and Uninstall HTC Sync if it is installed before you continue.

II. Root and Flash a Custom Recovery Image

1. Download the Unrevoked Rooting App

Unrevoked (Updated 09.20.10)

2. Double click the Unrevoked program you downloaded. If using Windows, then click here and download the drivers and install them manually.

3. Once the drivers are successfully installed, double click the Reflash program to open it.

4. Once the driver is successfully installed, turn off the phone by taking out the battery and putting it back in. Then push power to turn it on and get it to the normal home screen.

5. On your computer, right click the Reflash file and run as administrator. It should open Unrevoked and say “waiting for device”.

6. On your phone, click Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > and make sure USB Debugging is checked ON.

7. Plug in your phone into your computer via usb cable.

8. It should automatically locate your phone that is plugged in and you can just follow the prompts to continue.

9. Done! You are rooted and have a custom recovery image!

UPDATE: Unrevoked 3.21 automatically unlocks NAND for you, so you can just continue to flash a ROM.

III. (Optional) Load a Custom ROM

1. Head over to our How To Load a Custom ROM on the HTC Evo 4G procedure.

Big thanks to the Unrevoked Team!

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Newb

Will the camera work after rooting?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Newb,

Yes of course.

Mark

If I use this method to root, will I lose any info currently on my phone, messages, texts, apps, etc?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Mark,

Yes, but syncing with Google will get your contacts etc back.

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NxtGenCowboy

Will this work with the newest OTA update?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

NxtGenCowboy,

Yes sir

NxtGenCowboy

Amazing, Thank you for your help sir!

na5tykillz

Unable to sync my Facebook for sense can anyone help me out
mack

what should i do if when i get to the “other devices location” and android 1.0 is not there. it just says usb device
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Newb2

I am stuck on the reflash. It says waiting waiting for device. I checked the usb debugging and closed and reopened the reflash and it’s just stuck. Any suggestions?

nentr

I’m having the same problem. Were you able to get past that?

JibNation

I had the same problem, just unplug it and plug it in, mine took 3 times doing it and it finally recognized it, ran through the process and rooted it wonderfully.

Toby Woodson

what’s up .. i’m trying to unlock my Evo so that i can used on a Arab network ..that is available in the middle east . is this safe? can it be done? will i lose any information that is currently on my Evo ? when i get back to the states will i be able to reset it to it’s original state . thanks in advance -Me

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Toby,

Rooting a phone does not unlock it from its network so this procedure has nothing to do with you switching networks.
The other issue with what you said is that the Sprint Evo is a CDMA device, does the company in middle east you want to use it on use SIM cards? If so then no matter what you do to the Evo you will never be able to use it on the Arab company because they are different technologies and the Evo has no SIM card slot.

Dylan

I cant even download the file from your link… Where else can i get it?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Dylan,

Just checked the files they download fine, try again.

Dylan

Worked now. I tried it twice before and it wouldnt. 3rd times is the charm haha, thanks
Dylan

Did h-boot and everything and unrevoked wont recognize my device, i have closed unrevoked and reopened 3 times and unplugged and replugged my evo. HELP
Dylan

Nevermind, it recognized it for some reason now. haha, it is in clockwork recovery now and i dont know what to do…
sablesurfer

Ok seriously? You all NEED to mention that HTC Sync has to be removed from the PC. If you have Sync installed…then unrevoked will hang at the ‘waiting for reboot’. Did it to me multiple times before I found answer out on Droidforums. This is serious step that should be included.

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Sablesurfer,

You didn’t read the before you begin? Its in there…

Dylan

Thanks, im pretty lucky to have stumbled across this site, my phone is rooted and works GREAT. Bookmarked.
Devin

When you root do you lose all of the apps you have downloaded?
http://www.cyclebots.com slomustang

Can this be done if I have already rooted via OTA root. When I try to enter the USB boot, it asks if I want to run the update. Anyone have any ideas.
Peter

unrevoked will not recognize my phone, just sits there telling me to connect my phone. USB debugging is on. what am I doing wrong?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Peter,

Read the before you begin… Make sure you UNINSTALL HTC SYNC. Then make sure you follow the procedure and install the drivers then continue.

Peter

Scratch that, successful root. But now my wifi will not connect, WTF is going on. Always a problem

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Peter,

Go on and load a custom ROM and see if that fixes it (you can flash the Stock ROM with Root access if you don’t want to change anything).

Devin

Will I lose apps if I do this? I have the ignition app I would hate to have to drop another $30 bucks.

jonathan

if you purchased an app its stays saved onto your google account once you log back onto the phone from recovery mode it will ask you to log into your google account, once you do that you can go to the app store and whatever app you have purchased it will let you install it back onto your phone!
http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Devin,

Google syncs your purchases.. It may delete the app off your phone but so long as you log in with the same GMail account when you go to the Market it will show it under Downloads as “Purchased”. You simply click on it again and it redownloads, no need to repay.

jonathan

ok if i root my evo whats going to be the consequences besides void warranty?
can your phone go back to original stock rom if you accept ota updates?
what will i benefit besides froyo?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Jonathan,

You can always unroot the phone and send it in for warranty without them knowing it was ever rooted. There are a lot of benefits like free WiFi Tethering (root and then install Wifi Tether, Google it) and the main benefit is loading custom ROMs. Benefits to loading a custom ROM are newer versions of Android (Froyo), overclocking, extra RAM (through Swap), tons more customization options through out the OS, get rid of HTC Sense/Motorola Blur or add them if you don’t have them, and themes to name a few.

There are no reasons to use an OTA. The OTA’s are always turned into custom ROMs that you can just flash and 9 times out of 10 you can get a custom ROM based on the OTA WAY FASTER than sitting on your thumbs waiting for Sprint (or whatever carrier) to send it to you.

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Josh

I am running 2.2 and it came up “failed to flash recovery image” Did I do something wrong or does this not work for froyo?

thanks

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Josh,

There will probably need an update for froyo. Try it again from the beginning. If it still doesn’t work your out of luck until 2.2 gets rooted.

mike

GREAT everything worked out great….

Still have a question on how to put on flash… and how do i restore it to factory, if need to send in to sprint for updates and what not.

Thanks alot

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Mike,

To get Flash you need to load a custom ROM with Android 2.2 on it (go to the Load a Custom ROM procedure and pick a 2.2 ROM, like Cyanogen’s for instance) then go to the market and download Adobe Flash 10.1 and you’re all set.

To unroot use the How To Unroot Procedure.

Benny

Where are the drivers? I was following step-by-step, but do not have the drivers.

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Benny,

2. Double click the Unrevoked program you downloaded. If using Windows, then click on the file that appears called Hboot Driver and follow it’s instructions to install the modified HBoot drivers.

Benny

I found it…No problems..worked like a charm…thanks for the movie
wil_m

I’ve tried this three times now it still won’t work. I know it’s something I’m doing wrong. I’m on the Evo 2.2 and a mac. Is it the 2.2 that isn’t allowing it to work?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Wil_M,

Noone has been able to test it on 2.2 yet. That’s probably the issue honestly. Give it a few days and we’ll see if the UnRevoked team comes up with an update for the program.

jack

i got stuck on the part where after you download the usb driver and extract the files, but i can’t find it under the device manager. I don’t know why it’s not showing up. HELP PLEASE
Predator1279

I have my phone rooted on 2.1, if I update through sprint to 2.2, will it brick my phone or just unroot it?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Predator,

It’ll just unroot it. Your better off just loading a custom ROM based on Android 2.2 like Cyanogens (if you dont want HTC Sense) or a different one if you do (search XDA or our downloads page for one).

ELEVO

First of all, Thanks for the Videos and also the How To’s
I would think its a a good idea to let others know that the rooting Video for the Evo you have is only good for 2.1 Not 2.2 seems lots of guys are jumping on 2.2 and loosing there tethering access Thinking that the video you have works for 2.2, Just a heads up, and would save people headaches ),
Any News on Rooting 2.2 yet or close without having to use a custom Rom ?
Akhilez

hey there, well iw as trying to do all this and i get an error that says: “fail to flash recovery image” at first i thought it was the htc sync but i looked for it in my pc and can’t find it besides i never installed it, anywho the thing is that i get the same error each time and i did everything it needs to be done, many times! lol but is not working for me, any1 knows why this is happening? can i get help, i just need to root my phone for the wife tethering.

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Akhilez,

Do you have Android 2.2 on your Evo? If so, this procedure won’t work…

Vasco

I have the Android version 2.2 on my new EVO, what would I need to do to root it?

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Vasco,

Wait patiently for a root method for the 2.2 Evo

John

I am trying to root my HTC incredible. I go thru the entire process unrevoke does its thing but at the end it gives me this message: “Failed to flash recovery image.” Please help!!!

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

John,

If you have updated your Incredible then it might not work in this procedure. Unrevoked is releasing a new version called 3.2 that will be able to fix your phone. Soon as it comes out (which should be any day now) we’ll replace the link here on this page and you should be good to go.

raqy

the enrevoked is just saying waiting for device….i tried it over and over and it still says the samething…how can i redo the whole thing over…because the enrevoked is not working for me but the previous steps work is just this step is stuck at waiting for device….urrggghhh i dnt no what to do anymore help please

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Raqy,

If you have Android 2.2, then wait until Unrevoked 3.2 comes out, should be any day now and we’ll update this procedure as soon as it does.

raqy

now when i plugged in my phone is saying pushing recovery image…is it suppose say that…thats whats its saying now urrrghhh
raqy

now its going through but its telling me failed to flash recovery image…what did i do wrong…

http://twitter.com/LaylaUniverse layla Elliott

me too!

ELEVO

Ok iam on 2.1 still because i dont want to loose my WiFi Tethering, is there a way to do this with Froyo 2.2 wihtout having to add a custom Rom ? do i have to unroot before i download 2.2 ? also if i add a Custom Rom that has 2.2 rooted already means i dont have to download 2.2 first then add custom room, or should o download 2.2 then add custom rom that allows me to wife tether? Thanks
KP

http://unrevoked.com/recovery/ i think 3.21 is avaiable now

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

KP,

Thanks KP, actually just updated the links in the Unrevoked procedures right before I read your comment

Dave H

Most instructional texts or videos are incomplete and are really geared toward the more experienced user that assumes you have a fair amount of Android rooting knowledge. I have tried several other peoples methods without success because a step was missed here or there. However, TheUnlockr gets it right and doesn’t miss a step. A huge thanks to you for your efforts in helping us slightly less than efficient rooters!
Alvin

Any news on Evo 2.2

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

Alvin,

This works on the Evo on Android 2.2…

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1684690286 Veronica Mercer

i’ve tried this and can’t seem to get it to go to nanroid. do i have to unplug my phone or what. goes right back in to normal mode? I have the 2.2 version.

T674

Hello. I am on the “ROOT for DUMMIES” list so if Im not mistaken I can ROOT my phone with the LINKS above. The original post was July 2010 but it looks like you updated in September 2010, correct?
My next question is, I do currently have my phone rooted but I still have the 2.1 version software. I have not updated one tie because I didn’t want to lose my root or Tether. Please help
richie

Rooted my Evo 2.2 with all OTA updates. Barnacle (both versions) does not work at all and WiFi Tether connects but with the 169 address. It does ask me to allow superuser permissions. HELP!

richie

Got the wifi router to work which is all I wanted but now Google paid apps don’t show up. In fact, apps such as Slingplayer are gone and if syncing is left on it is removed from my Evo. Help!

Rama

Can you please explain this step in more detail?

“2. Double click the Unrevoked program you downloaded. If using Windows, then click on the file that appears called HbootDriver and follow it’s instructions to install the modified HBoot drivers.”

I have downloaded reflash_package.exe from http://unrevoked.com/recovery/ for Evo to my desktop. Where do I see the file that is called “Hboot Driver”?

Thanks..

http://theunlockr.com/members/dcogen/ David Cogen

I edited the procedure. There was an OR after that line and it had the drivers for you to download, I just removed the line and now everyone should just download them manually to avoid confusion.

Rama

Bingo for me.
The instructions on your site are very useful and easy to follow. Thank you.
I got a new EVO from Sprint the other day and rooted it in the first hour, and I am able to use Wireless tether without a problem.
One advise to other people attempting this is, read instructions carefully and take it SLOWLY. I recommend rebooting the computer once the drivers are installed, just to make sure that it is good to go. The Unrevoked program is very easy to use and give it time to finish, dont assume that it’s hung or not working when it’s doing it’s thing.

mokeanL

what firmware is yours? 2.1 or 2.2?

Cerrell_brown

I’m stuck where it says its waiting on root. it doesnt do anything. What do i do? Im not a big techy yet.

Montelawrence

i just tried this on my EVO i received yesterday and it doesn’t work…it goes thru the boot sequence and says it was triumph but it still not rooted

Evo….

I have the same problem with Evo that I just got last week. It says it was successfully rooted but it does not work. Tried multiple times and followed instructions exactly.

KM00000

it doesnt show other devices under device manager. and if the other devices tab isnt showing i cant get to the android 1.0…

any help?
http://www.facebook.com/brad.breitenstein Brad Bizzle Breitenstein

You guys aren’t crazy i am having the same issue. All drivers are installed, it goes to root my phone, mentions something about triumph, and then reboots again. however it does not load the recovery screen where it should load on the rom.

Here is another forum Someone else started with the same issue

“http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-all-things-root/214873-problem-unrevoked.html”
Cheerlee04

I’ve downloaded the unrevoked rooting ap and the driver but when I try to follow the instructions for the driver my computer is not pulling up my htc hero under devices.. I don’t know how to continue, does unrevoked work for the htc hero? it’s an android 2.1..
Yangstev08

awesome very easy to follow!
Gerardpilot1

Anything for version2.2
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

This works for Android 2.2
http://www.facebook.com/people/Tevone-Herron/100000743815931 Tevone Herron

Will i Lose My 4G When i Do This

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Nope.
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Nope.
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Nope.

Cameron

i did everything but then when i plugged it in and it did the whole unrevoked install thing on the phone it never opened up the Clockwork recovery MOD what do i do? do i run the unrevoked again?

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Where in the procedure does it say that it will automatically open the clockwork recovery? Just continue with the procedure if you didn’t get any errors and go to the next procedure linked at the bottom.
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Where in the procedure does it say that it will automatically open the clockwork recovery? Just continue with the procedure if you didn’t get any errors and go to the next procedure linked at the bottom.

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Did the whole process work but when you boot into recovery you get that error? Do you still get a custom recovery screen?
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Did you install the HBoot drivers?

http://twitter.com/depechemodegurl Alysha Brown

yes, the hboot drivers are installed and it still just says waiting for phone…

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Try putting the phone in recovery and then starting the program. Also try turning USB debugging on then off then on while it says waiting for device.
http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Try putting the phone in recovery and then starting the program. Also try turning USB debugging on then off then on while it says waiting for device.

http://twitter.com/depechemodegurl Alysha Brown

yes, the hboot drivers are installed and it still just says waiting for phone…

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

This process works for the Evo 2.2 I guarantee it. Sorry I don’t know what you did wrong since I wasn’t standing over you when you did it. Try to start over or check Unrevoked.com for more info.

CM

I am trying to do this as we speak and I am getting an error when unrevoked starts. The error basically says that it failed to push recovery… and is shutting down. Any Ideas?

thanks,

CM

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

Could be the drivers. Also check unrevoked.com for more info on their app.

http://TheUnlockr.com TheUnlockr

It should still work. I’ve seen Evos on 2.2 stock get rooted using this method with that version of unrevoked, but check unrevoked.com for more info and older versions. Let us know what happens!
Jneri119

ive tried this a million times with my evo running android 2.2 i get to the the screen where you pick hboot usb and it shows the same thing as hboot does with like “no file image or wrong image” something like that… then it just reboots and nothing happens unrevoked just sits there and says waiting for root.. any idea?

i have the debugging checked and everything
Jneri119

same issue
Andrew

me too
Andrew

me too
Prannkksterrr

I Just finish doing this and instead of going to the clockworkmode it restarts my phone any ideas why
Prannkksterrr

I Just finish doing this and instead of going to the clockworkmode it restarts my phone any ideas why
Locksmith72keys

I’ve also tried………stuck on “waiting for root (safe to restart if this doesn’t work, I followed everything you have on the video……..need help

Lordwilliamthegreat

i’m getting the same problem, i’ve tried on both our mac and win7, with the drivers installed… help anyone?

Kennethchand

Me too ive tried different ways with PC36IMG and this way for hours but it keeps on giving me “Waiting for root (safe to restart if this doesn’t work”
Kennethchand

Me too ive tried different ways with PC36IMG and this way for hours but it keeps on giving me “Waiting for root (safe to restart if this doesn’t work”
Anonymous

me too
Anonymous

me too

Dmac024

did you figure out how to get past “waiting for root (safe to restart if this doesnt work)?
A Crew13

Hey I had the same issue and for me at least I just plugged my phone into a different port and it worked just fine then
Cantesendmejunkmail

You can NOT follow the video with the new written directions. They contradict each other. The written way worked great for me on 3 different EVO’s

Brenier82

Hello, is there any way to root the 3.70 vetsion on the htc evo?, thanks
Greenpilltech

does this method still work after the 3.70.651.1 OTA update Sprint just pushed?
Rayrayj1

Hi there, I’ve tried this unrevoked method to root my EVO several, SEVERAL times and i have been unsuccessful all of those times!! I have followed the directions to a “T”, but nothing is working!! Is it because I have the Update? If so, what do I do next? I am at my whit’s end!!! Help!
Joe

I received the following on my phone (black background)
E:unsupported radio version
E: update failed. check /sdcard/soff.log.
E: error in /data/local/unrevoked-forever.zip
(Status 42)
Installation aborted
/tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. Please open ROM Manager to report the issue.
Any help, thoughts, info?
Joe

I received the following on my phone (black background)
E:unsupported radio version
E: update failed. check /sdcard/soff.log.
E: error in /data/local/unrevoked-forever.zip
(Status 42)
Installation aborted
/tmp/recovery.log was copied to /sdcard/clockworkmod/recovery.log. Please open ROM Manager to report the issue.
Any help, thoughts, info?
Cerrell_brown

Hey if you found out how to get past that let me know please. Thanks
Mtnframer1

does this method work wit build 3.29.651.5?
Judsonjacquelin

it says my firmware is too new? help please
Judsonjacquelin

it says my firmware is too new? help please
Poserwill

worked fine for me… followed vid to a tee!
Poserwill

worked fine for me… followed vid to a tee!
Peter

I love you.

Just sayin
Jonluc1

I had issues also but was successful. I noticed I had Lookout running at startup. When I removed the app totally and didn’t run any anti-virus stuff – it worked perfectly. Might try this if you’re having trouble….

Qwerty

Awesome! I got scared I meesed up for a second … then found your post – and voila! My EVO is rooted!!! Thanks!

Devesp755

Ive tried rooting on 2 different computers now and I have had success in the past but i just got a new evo and i keep getting “error: failed to get root. is your firmware too new?” have any suggestions?
evouser4g

someoje help want to do this but does it delete all your apps and contacts and stuff like that someone please help
JRod

I’m at the last step, but when reflash is installing into the phone, I get “Internal error: installing package failed.” Anyone know what I am doing wrong?

http://twitter.com/LaylaUniverse layla Elliott

i get that too

Itsluis7

hey i am using my mac to root but there is no drivers i am new to mac so have no idea to what i have to do i am waiting to unrevoke it but it says waiting for device.
Steve

Thank you! I’m not sure if it worked or not but if it did then that was WAAAAAAYYYY easier than i thought it was going to be.. I did it a little different than you did but it took like 5 minutes and it was done.. I didn’t have to do anything except turn on the debugging and wait for it to say “done”.. I’m guessing it worked since i now have the little Superuser ninja. Evo 4G / Android version 2.2 / Software number 3.70.651.1….. I just got this phone in November and I’m pretty sure it has the latest software just in case someone was wondering… Thanx again…. Steve
jjsdad1

has anyone had any problems after unlocking their evo? I rooted my samsung moment and had all kinds of problems after i did that and could not unroot it. just wanted to know before i attempted this…
Sgttut3r

I keep getting an error when it starts to Root the device. quote “Error: failed to get root. is your firmware too new?”

I have Android 2.2. is that too new?
EO

I keep getting this message failed to push recovery. Terminating
LuvyAkoi

have you found a way for the andriod 2.2
engineer

Unlockr,
I have the HTC EVO 2.2. I am… happy with it. I am thinking of rooting the phone to use its full potential. I find your site VERY helpful, thankyou. My business partner is about to FINALLY upgrade to a smartphone. I was wondering what your choice device is and your opinion on EVO.
Antneyc813

when I reach clckwork mod recovery i have no option for nandroud abd it says v.6… instead of what it says in video
Lowkey42

I keep getting failed to push recovery. Can someone help with this
http://profiles.google.com/tcwang469 Gerardo Nunez

just rooted my Evo and it didn’t show the nandroid in the recovery menu. is that a problem?
http://twitter.com/carlwcampbell Carl Campbell

Hi. Tonight I attempted to root my EVO. It currently has the 3.70.651.1 OTA update, running Android 2.2

I opted to download the latest version of unrevoked for my system. Since I am a Linux user (ubuntu 10.10), there is no need for special drivers and the instructions indicate to just run the reflash binary. So from a terminal, I run “gksudo ./reflash “, authenticate the new process with the root password and watch…after a few minutes, if fails with the following error: “Failed to flash recovery image”

I’ve followed the instructions from the unrevoked site very carefully.

If you can shead some light, I’d be grateful.
eduardo

thanks alot
but after its rooted can i use it with a diferent network ?
Jsakell

How about if you’ve used unrevoked 3.21 and it flashed your NAND but didn’t realize and then you try to unlock NAND with PC36IMG and it screws up your phone. I try to update via PC36IMG and it tells me that Radia fails-pu and now my phone will not operate. I’ve tried using adb but am not getting anywhere because it says “system/bin/sh” not found. Can I fix this?
MM

This is Awesome! This is the only instruction guide that has gotten Unrevoked to work for me! Thanks so much!!
SNM

i had to get a replacement evo and i am trying to root it and it goes through the process and then it says running root then i get the error is your firmware too new?
Guest

Okay so I completed the root and now I can’t update the phone with a service update from Sprint. Is this normal or did I do something wrong?
http://www.kickofftime.co.cc Shane

thanks man!
Mo7mad187

hi there , its keep saying try again after reboot . can someone help
Chriswilliamsonsr

what if my firmware is too new?

Stephen Marquez31

downgrade to 2.2.

Morgalee

I have rooted my phone and I am pleased but I am unable to install the system updates. Can someone explain in basic language what I need to do to install the system update?

Do I need to unroot my phone?
Marksublettejr

I have 2.3.3 Evo 4g, can get through evrything but fails and asks if my firmware is to new? Ya Think?:)

steveen31

downgrade to 2.2 update

http://www.facebook.com/people/Jose-Martinez/100001346243832 Jose Martinez

I think the video needs an update, but I figured it out either way
Dtme36

When will the unrevoked 2.3 root come out for the HTC Evo
Mistawelcome

i went step by step and it asked me if my firmware is too new and that there is an error: failed to get root…what did i do incorrectly?
Leo R. Gallego

How come I get, “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?”
Leo R. Gallego

How come I get, “Error: failed to get root. Is your firmware too new?”
Guest

does this work for htc evo shift 4g?
360junkies

before i do this do i need to to downgrade? i dont wanna brick my shit
http://www.facebook.com/MixedSignals Adam Dietz

do i need to downgrade to 2.2 or not?i dont want to attempt it if i have to.
Mikie L

After you received firmware question what did you do to fix it?
Liljuliet72

It wont allow me to find to the drivers to reboot my phone. Im confused.
kimmloverr

where can i download android 2.2 firmware at. can’t seem to find it anywhere.THANKS!
App1978

how can i upgrade my android with unrevoke
randy burton

can not download unrevoked any more whats other way to roo thtc evo 4g
super_smurf187

SAYS THIS VERSION OF REFLASH WONT WORK WITH MY MAC OS X
Srini9997

Everything went fine installing drivers and everything, but now after powering down the phone, removing the battering, putting it back in and powering it back on. And plugging it in via usb to my laptop and did the run as administratorthe Reflash file.

It says “Device ‘speedy’ is not supported at this time.” And “Recovery image: ClockworkMod Recovery”

Could you please help me out here.

Thanks!
Josh_mcminn

I did the downloads as promped. When I plug in my phone via usb it never starts, just says waiting on device….help please!!
Liz

Wait if I root my evo.will I get free internet
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