[Q] 2.3.3 to 2.2?

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I'm a bit confused. I've been reading online for a while, and don't fully understand the ROMs available and what not. (I am a computer programmer, so I'm fairly tech savvy).

Basically, my evo shift has 2.3.3. I did a factory reset hoping it would back down to 2.2, but it did not. Now, I'd like to install 2.2 so I can root my phone. Is there a way I can do this? I've also seen a few roms (ie: evervolv) that are rooted. How can I install these (i'm using a mac).

Also, what do you guys recommend? Should I install a ROM, downgrade to 2.2 (how?) and root, etc?

Thanks!

You cannot downgrade to Froyo.. Sorry. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1218580

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You can only temp root right now with 2.3 on the Shift. A factory reset just wipes everything and basically gives you a clean OS...it's like getting a new phone. The good folks at HTC should be releasing the the source code and kernel between now and EOL of the phone.

Originally Posted by lvpre

You can only temp root right now with 2.3 on the Shift. A factory reset just wipes everything and basically gives you a clean OS...it's like getting a new phone. The good folks at HTC should be releasing the the source code and kernel between now and EOL of the phone.

I like that EOL= end of life that's a pretty circumspect time line Lmao(not at you )but that's prob what'll happen. Oh shoot gotta get back to FB time to post again!

This thread makes me lose all hope in people's ability to read or search to see if these types of questions have been asked

Originally Posted by YoungCorruption

This thread makes me lose all hope in people's ability to read or search to see if these types of questions have been asked

/\ valid

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Originally Posted by YoungCorruption

This thread makes me lose all hope in people's ability to read or search to see if these types of questions have been asked

Agreed, I don't get why people can't read.

Originally Posted by gigermunit

Agreed, I don't get why people can't read.

When ppl aren't sure what they are reading they have to ask. It may seem stupid to ppl who aren't new but to someone new, I can see it happening, especially if they don't want to brick their phone!

just my 1.5 cents worth

Yeah, I've read lots. I posted because it's good to have clarification.

I've read that you cannot "downgrade" to 2.2 from 2.3, but that doesn't necessarily answer my question if I can flash a 2.2 ROM..

I know 2.3.3 isn't rooted yet, but that doesn't necessarily mean I can't flash a ROM with an older, rooted version (very common in modchips for gaming systems.. If the company releases an update, you can usually re-flash the chip to the old update and be good to go).

So, it seems that if my phone is 2.3, my *ONLY* option is to temp root, is that correct (impossible to reflash, reprogram, etc)?

Originally Posted by n_pertuset

Yeah, I've read lots. I posted because it's good to have clarification.

I've read that you cannot "downgrade" to 2.2 from 2.3, but that doesn't necessarily answer my question if I can flash a 2.2 ROM..

I know 2.3.3 isn't rooted yet, but that doesn't necessarily mean I can't flash a ROM with an older, rooted version (very common in modchips for gaming systems.. If the company releases an update, you can usually re-flash the chip to the old update and be good to go).

So, it seems that if my phone is 2.3, my *ONLY* option is to temp root, is that correct (impossible to reflash, reprogram, etc)?

You need root and recovery (or the old hboot) in order to flash anything. So yes, until a new root method is found your only option is to temp root.

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