READ FIRST! - Rooting, Solutions to Problems, the Answer to Life (Updated:11/29/11)

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JukeboxJohnny

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I'd like to root my Evo, can I just root it and then continue doing all my current stuff? I'd just like to have access to root only apps.
 

sekigah84

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I'd like to root my Evo, can I just root it and then continue doing all my current stuff? I'd just like to have access to root only apps.

Once you root you do lose all the things on your phone. That includes any contacts not backed up on google, apps, settings, etc. It is like factory resetting your phone.

But you will still be able to do everything you are doing now with your phone after it is rooted. You just have to reinstall everything and set it back up the way you want it.
 

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Awww, I wish I would have known that before I set everything up. :(

Thanks. Now I just need to decide if I want to do it.

Rooting isn't for every one. If you want to go crazy with your phone then you should root. It allows you to do a lot more theming, customization, and upgrade to Gingerbread and other cool things. But if you aren't that tech savvy or don't want to deal with troubleshooting and etc, I suggest you don't. It will cause a bigger headache than you might like.

Yeah I should put that you basically start from scratch into my guide lol.
 

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Well, I was really active back on the PSP when the hacking scene exploded, so I've got a little bit of experience when dealing with troubleshooting and making things work.

I'd love to try out cyanogenmod since that seems to be the most popular and is using Gingerbread, but my main grief right now is that I have to redo all my apps and settings. I suppose it isn't that big of a deal to be able to use the latest and greatest.
 

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Well, I was really active back on the PSP when the hacking scene exploded, so I've got a little bit of experience when dealing with troubleshooting and making things work.

I'd love to try out cyanogenmod since that seems to be the most popular and is using Gingerbread, but my main grief right now is that I have to redo all my apps and settings. I suppose it isn't that big of a deal to be able to use the latest and greatest.

Once you root, you can use Titanium backup. If you buy the Pro version, it will automatically reinstall all your apps based on a backup with settings. So if you decide to start going crazy and switching between ROMs, you can just restore the backups. Same with doing a nandroid backup/restore.
 

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So, I'd root. Then make a backup after rooting (a nandroid?). Then install whatever I want, like CM7. If I wanted to go back to normal, would I just restore the nandroid backup?
 

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So, I'd root. Then make a backup after rooting (a nandroid?). Then install whatever I want, like CM7. If I wanted to go back to normal, would I just restore the nandroid backup?

Once you root and take a nandroid, it will basically take a ROOTED snapshot of your phone at that point. If you flash to CM7 or anything after, and you don't like it and want to go back, you can just flash something on top of that. The only time you should really use nandroid restore is if something messes up or you want to flash between ROMs.

My suggestion is do a nandroid after you root so you have a basic starting point. Flash a ROM you want to try. If you don't like it then just follow the directions for flashing a new ROM. Once you find your ROM, set it up the way you like it and do a nandroid backup. Use that as your default incase something goes wrong.

I also suggest you remove the nandroid backups off your SD card and onto your computer. They can grow very large. 600 MB. Look for a folder that says nandroid on your SD card. Those will be your backups.

Titanium backup will take a snapshot of your applications whenever you do a backup. You can restore those ROMs to any ROM you want including settings.
 

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Thanks for the info...i know when the card is mounted that all the apps on the sd card do not work...my concern was that after I removed phone from comp they did not reappear.

For whatever reason they all came back after a few restarts. I guess I'll just be happy they did and write it off as a fluke.

Thanks again!

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

What you can do is download dual mount sd, which dual mounts the phone and pc, so when you plug into the pc, you won't have that problem anymore.
 

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Alright, that makes a lot more sense. Thanks for clarifying that parts, it seems titanium backup is a helluva program. :D

Now, say I wanted to install a completely vanilla Gingerbread ROM after I install (and didn't like CM7). Where would I get that from? Does it have to be specially made for the Evo or is there a location here that has lists of ROMs?
 

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So, I'd root. Then make a backup after rooting (a nandroid?). Then install whatever I want, like CM7. If I wanted to go back to normal, would I just restore the nandroid backup?

Right, make the backup/nandroid [same thing], IF you install a gingerbread rom, like CM7, salvage mod, evervolv, ect, you need to install the latest gapps with it.

Go you back to completely stock, unrooted, you'd run the unrevoked s-on to in recovery, then run a 3.70 RUU.
 

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Alright, that makes a lot more sense. Thanks for clarifying that parts, it seems titanium backup is a helluva program. :D

Now, say I wanted to install a completely vanilla Gingerbread ROM after I install (and didn't like CM7). Where would I get that from? Does it have to be specially made for the Evo or is there a location here that has lists of ROMs?

You need to insall an Evo rom for the Evo. The roms are found in zeh development section. You can't post there yet, but you can browse and still download the roms from there.
 

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You need to insall an Evo rom for the Evo. The roms are found in zeh development section. You can't post there yet, but you can browse and still download the roms from there.

Yep. Evo ROMs only for the Evo. You will see things such as ports. Be careful with those as those will almost never be fully functional when they are first released and are generally for developers to build off of.

If you didn't like CM7, you can try the other Gingerbread based ROMs like rox said. You can also try some of the modded Sense ROMs. All of those are still Sense 1.0 and Froyo.

There are Sense 2.0 ROMs but those are lacking 4G and are still a bit bugged.
 

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Well, the only 4G tower is on the other side of my state, so lucky me. As long as 3G and Wi-Fi works, I'm set.

My last question: I can unroot and go from S-OFF to S-ON, correct?
 

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Alright, sounds good. I feel a lot better about this now. Can just about everything be upgraded and downgraded? Like, for example, the radio. Can that be updated, then downgraded? I'm not sure why, but just wondering.
 

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    ROOTING + UNROOTING INFORMATION + COMMON QUESTIONS + PROBLEMS w/ LINKS


    DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE THAT OCCURS TO YOUR PHONE. THIS IS A COLLECTION OF INFORMATION I FOUND TO BE USEFUL. I ONLY ORGANIZED IT HERE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE TO FIND.

    Don't forget to thank people who made the ROMs, Root Methods, etc. They put in a lot of work and take a lot of time helping people. All it takes is a click of a button. One for me too! It's a lot of work trying to keep everything updated. =P

    This will and always will be a work in progress. If you feel something should be added, clarified, or corrected feel free to PM me. I'm not perfect and I can't read everything so any and all help is appreciated. (Yes of course I will credit you. Just no plagiarism!)


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    Preface:
    I made this guide to be a collection of information for the latest rooting methods as well as common questions and problems that arise from rooting/flashing/etc. Please read the entire guide if you are new to rooting. Also the common questions and problems are found in posts 2 and 3 of this thread. I hope you find this to be helpful. Happy and safe rooting.

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    Rooting Information


    What is rooting and why should/shouldn't I do it?
    Rooting is a way of gaining access to the root directory of your phone enabling you to change every aspect of your phones software that the manufacturer has locked. This enables you to do many things with your device that the manufacturer did not intend. Here are some reasons why people root and why people don't.

    Reasons to root:
    Get the latest versions of Android on your phone before anyone else.
    Try faster and more optimized versions of your phone's software.
    Overclocking and underclocking your phone.
    Longer battery life.
    Theme your phone a lot more.
    FREE Wireless Tethering.
    Remove unwanted Sprint software.

    Reasons to NOT Root:
    Not comfortable with troubleshooting your phone and phone problems.
    Do not have the time to spend going through countless forums to find solutions to problems.
    Possibility to break your phone permanently causing you to go back to Sprint (IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE) to get another one or buy another if you don't have insurance.
    VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY WITH SPRINT. (Can be undone)
    Very time consuming and addicting.
    Do not know what a "driver" is for a computer.
    Have no knowledge of DOS.


    So how do I root?
    -Don't use any method just because the guide says "ROOT METHOD". Make sure its the latest root method used for your situation. Even this guide will get outdated one day (I'll try my best to keep it up to date).
    -Rooting will cause all your information to be lost if you did not properly back them up. You will lose anything saved on the phone, such as contacts (not synced to Google) and applications and settings. Anything on your SD card will still be there such as music and pictures and video.

    Basic terminology:
    ROM - The phone's software
    Flashing - Installing. Pertains to ROMs, kernels, radios, themes, etc.


    0) Make sure you have at least 30% battery. You do NOT want to have your phone die when flashing. Your phone will turn into a very pretty and expensive paperweight.

    1) Turn on your phone and hit Menu > Settings > About Phone > Software information. Make a note of your Baseband Version, Kernel version, Software Number, and PRI Version. Now press your BACK button and go to Hardware information. Look for your 4 digit Hardware Version. Write this down too. This information is helpful when troubleshooting issues you may have.

    2) Power your phone off. Hold VOLUME DOWN and your POWER button till you see the following screen
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    This is called the Bootloader Screen. Remember it. You will see it very often. There are two pieces of crucial information on this screen that you will be concerned with. On the first line, you will see S-ON. This stands for Security-ON. It means you are not rooted more or less. On the second line you will see "HBOOT #.##.####" This is your HBOOT version number.

    3) Now that you have this information, it is time to pick your root method. You only need to root once and only need to pick ONE of the following methods.

    Revolutionary: - This will unlock the bootloader for the latest stock GB. Follow all instructions to the letter.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1218386


    IF YOUR VERSION IS BEFORE 4.22.651.2, UPDATE YOUR PHONE USING OTA THEN ROOT USING REVOLUTIONARY!!!!!!



    PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN YOU GO TO THESE RESPECTIVE LINKS, MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE STILL UPDATED! CHECK THE LAST PAGE OR 3 TO SEE IF IT IS STILL UPDATED. IF NOT SOMEONE WILL GENERALLY SAY IT IS OUTDATED. SUPPORT FOR THE ROOT METHODS SHOULD BE DONE ON THEIR RESPECTIVE PAGES OR IN THE Q+A PAGE. ALSO MOST ISSUES YOU WILL RUN INTO, SOMEONE ELSE PROBABLY ALREADY HAS SO PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION.

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    How do I know if I am rooted?
    Go into Bootloader. If you see S-OFF at the top, you are fully rooted.

    I am rooted now. What can I do?
    FIRST MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP! ALWAYS DO THIS BEFORE YOU FLASH SOMETHING. THESE ARE BIG FILES SO TRANSFER THEM TO YOUR COMPUTER TO SAVE SPACE ON YOUR SD!
    A nandroid backup basically takes a snapshot of your phone which you can restore. While it will fix most problems, it is not a cure all. It will fix most if not all ROM flashing blunders.

    How do I make a Nandroid Backup?
    1) Power off your phone.
    2) Hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER to till you see the Bootloader screen.
    3) Use VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN to navigate to RECOVERY and push the POWER button to select.
    4) Once in Recovery, Look for an option that says NANDROID or NANDROID BACKUP.
    5) Select that and hit power.
    6) Wait till your NANDROID BACKUP is finished and then proceed to flashing anything you want.
    7) ALWAYS DO THIS BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING.
    8) If you run out of space on your SD card, your backups are saved to your SD card under the Nandroid Folder. Back up this folder to your PC.

    OK. I made my Nandroid Backup. What can I do now?
    You can now flash custom ROMs, kernels, radios, themes, etc.

    If you aren't sure what a ROM/Radio/Recovery is check out ricsim78's post here:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=790427

    Here is a great guide on kernels. Kernels are what you want to flash if you want to improve battery life.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=894880 - Kernel information. What each does and what each stands for?

    Here is where you can find most of the goodies here on XDA for the Evo:
    Head on over to the Android Development forums for Custom ROMs/Kernels/Radios/Recoveries.
    If you want themes, clocks, widgets, UI, etc, head on over to the Themes + Apps forum. Make sure you flashed a "Deodex" ROM for theming.



    How do I flash a ROM/Kernel/Theme/etc
    99% of all ROM's, kernels and radios come flashable (will be a .zip file).
    0) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE 30% BATTERY AT LEAST!
    1) Plug your phone into your computer and connect it as Disk Drive.
    2) Place your ROM/Kernel/Radio/Theme/ETC into your SD card. (If you have the 4 in 1 option skip to step 5)
    3) Power your phone off. Hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER at the same time till you load into Bootloader.
    4) Select recovery by using the volume buttons to move and hit the power button to load into Recovery.
    5) Once in recovery, make a NANDROID BACKUP and wipe your data/cache/dalvik! If you are flashing an update to your ROM and want to keep your apps, don't wipe your data. If you run into errors or FC (Force closes), wipe your data/cache/dalvik and flash again.
    6) Flash your file by going to Install/Flash zip from sdcard.
    7) Select your file and hit the power button. Press power again to confirm if needed.
    8) Wait till the flash is complete and reboot.

    How do I return to stock (unroot)?
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1218386 Go down to the FAQ. Your answer lies there.


    How do I backup my apps?
    Use MyBackup. You can use this to backup and restore your apps without the need for rooting. (Thanks teh roxxorz)
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    Appbrain is good if you are using market only apps. However app data won't be saved.
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    Titanium Backup is also good if you are rooted.


    Credits:
    teh roxxorz aka time traveler, xHausx, ricsim78, zikronix, djR3Z, mroneeyedboh for their work on the guides I linked and to all the devs out there cooking up ROMs/Recoveries/Themes/Kernels/ETC to bring everyone rooting joy.
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    Common Problems:

    Standard Troubleshooting For Many Flashing Problems:
    -Try Rebooting. Most problem will be solved this way.
    -Was it fine before your Nandroid Backup? If so, restore your backup.
    -If you flashed something and are having issues, did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? If not then do it and reflash.
    -If you are still getting problems, the file is most likely corrupt or outdated. Try redownloading and making sure the file is updated for your ROM + Version #
    -If the file is updated and NOT corrupt, SEARCH FIRST IN THE FORUMS OR GOOGLE! You will be surprised on the answers you can find in 15 seconds of searching.
    -Can't find any solution or workaround? Then make a post in that thread with details of your problems, as well as ROM, Hardware version, Hboot #, error messages, etc.



    I am getting a picture of an Evo with a Red ! inside of a triangle HALP!
    You mean this?
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    This means your recovery is not flashed to a custom one such as Amon RA or Clockworks. If you do have one flashed, try hitting VOLUME UP and the POWER button. See if your screen pushes into recovery. If not then you will have to reflash your recovery again.

    I am getting a picture of an Evo with a Green arrow with a circle HALP!
    You mean this?
    attachment.php

    This means whatever you just flashed is being updated and you should let it run its course. It will go away after a few minutes and by the time you finish reading this it might be done! If its running for a LONG TIME. Pull your battery and load back into recovery. Wipe your data/cache/dalvik and then reboot again. You might see this screen again but it should run through this time.

    I am getting a red ? image what does that mean?
    You mean this?
    attachment.php

    The "WTF" (courtesy of xHausx) icon, it will show that if it gets a bad auto update command or a bad update package. Try to go back into recovery, wipe your data/cache/dalvik and try again.

    I am getting a red triangle with an !
    You mean this?
    attachment.php

    The Last one I'm guessing you'll see if there is an error within the recovery itself, I've never seen it be used before. - xHausx

    I am getting random Force Closes (FCs) after flashing ****.
    Did you wipe your data/cache/dalvik? If not do a Nandroid Restore to the backup you should have done before flashing and then wipe data/cache/dalvik and then reflash. See if you still get a FC. If you do, there might be a problem with whatever it is you flashed with the ROM you are using. Check on the thread you downloaded it from for support.

    I am stuck in a boot loop.
    If you flashed a new ROM and you are stuck in a bootloop, you probably didn't erase your data/cache/dalvik. Try that and reflash your ROM. This will fix most boot loop issues. If it was from something else, make a post in your respective threads or in Q+A.

    I am stuck in a NAND Backup! Lots of "..............."
    Pull your battery and restart the backup. You might also want to erase the NAND backup that failed by going to your respective NANDROID backup folder on your SD card.

    My 4G isn't connecting and I'm in a 4G city.
    Enable your 4G radio. Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks and look under 4G. If you see Scanning... > Connecting to Sprint > Authorizing > Scanning and it keeps repeating, you might have lost your RSA keys. Go back to your home screen, hit Menu > Settings > About phone > Hardware Information > 4G MAC Address. Does it say 00:16:08:00:24:05? If not you are fine and probably don't have a strong enough signal. 4G doesn't penetrate as well as 3G because there isn't that much signal saturation. Also because 4G runs on a higher frequency than 3G and therefore doesn't penetrate as well. (kudos to for reminding me nuformzdesign) If so, you lost your MAC address. Now you need to check if you have your RSA keys.

    Go to the Market and download RSA Key Checker by joeykrim. Use this to see if you still have your RSA keys.

    If you still have your RSA keys and only need to fix your MAC address IF it is 00:16:08:00:24:05. Go here:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715525

    If you lost your RSA keys, there is a restore method but I am not sure if it works. At this point it is your only choice beside returning it to Sprint.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=936945&highlight=RSA

    OK. That didn't work. What do I need to do before I return this to Sprint?
    Unroot your phone using the method above. Return it to Sprint, and tell them you can't connect to 4G and continue playing dumb. Say that you turned it off and turned it back on and no 4G. Also make sure you remove your SD card. If their tech is smart, he will look for signs of root like busybox or SU. So just keep it simple and take your SD card out and give them your phone.

    I still have my RSA keys and my MAC address but I still can't connect to 4G.
    Go to Menu > Settings > Update Phone > Update Profile. Also do Update PRL. Reboot your phone and try to connect again. If you can't go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks. Look under 4G and see if it just gets stuck on Scanning and does NOTHING else. If it does, are you underclocking/undervolting? If so you might have been too aggressive. Revert back to a stock kernel. Check to see if you get your 4G back.

    My 4G takes forever to connect. What can I do?
    Take a look through this. What this does is basically make your phone check every 15 seconds instead of 300 seconds. Which is why your 4G takes forever to connect when you know you have a strong signal. Be warned however as this will cause your phone to die faster when 4G is on. Or you can update to 3.70.651.1. It has a "widget" that allows you to manually reconnect.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=726877

    My USB port/SD Card is not found or not working. What can I do?
    Go through this post.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=695243
    Also this happened to me once because I unplugged in disk drive mode and I couldn't access anything on my SD card. I reconnected it to my PC in disk drive mode and then ejected the drive from Windows. This restored functionality.

    I am a MAC user and I downloaded ____'s ROM and it doesn't work.
    Macs will recompress the file. Use Firefox to download and make sure it doesn't recompress the file. It should work then. Either that or use a Windows based PC.

    I tried to NANDROID BACKUP and I got an error message saying "Run 'nandroid-moble.sh' via adb!"
    Your SD card is full. Mount your phone in recovery using the USB-MS option (Amon-RA) and clear off your SD card. Your Nandroid Backup folder is called nandroid (Amon-RA). Move that to your PC.

    I see these weird multi-colored lines that look like static. Is something wrong?
    This is a very common issue that happens to a lot of people. You don't need to worry. Nothing is wrong. Sometimes it will persist after you flash a ROM. Restarting your phone will fix the issue. It will always come up when flashing a ROM or restarting. However it won't impede you from using your phone. So the bottom line, don't worry about it.
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    Common Questions

    I am getting an Over the Air (OTA) update from Sprint. Should I accept it if I am rooted?
    This is what a Sprint OTA update looks like.
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    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:IF YOU ARE ROOTED, DO NOT ACCEPT THIS OTA.:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:
    This means that your phone's software is not up to date and it is telling you to update. You must download a ROOTED version of the update and manually flash it. Accepting this will cause you to lose root and worst case, brick your phone. SO DON'T DO IT! lol

    This is the link to the latest OFFICIAL ROOTED Sprint ROMs. This will flash a ROOTED 100% stock phone. Meaning it will be rooted but it will be just like your how your phone was before you rooted it. You can NOT remove the Sprint bloatware on the phone. You can also flash a custom ROM with the newest update as its base.

    Newest Stock ROOTED RUU - 4.22.651.2
    http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1110733
    3.70.651.1 + Radios
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=874251 NEWEST ROOTED OTA. Use the First link for the Radios.
    3.30.651.3 + Kernels
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=836728
    3.30.651.2 + Kernels
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=819838
    3.29.651.5
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=789913

    I rooted using ABC's method. Do I need to root again using XYZ's?
    No. Once you are rooted, you are good to go.

    I turned my phone into a paperweight/bricked it/"borked" it/its just not working no matter what I do. What can I do?:
    If you can still get into your bootloader then you are not bricked! But if you can't get into bootloader and if you have Sprint's Total Equipment Protection Program, you are in luck. They changed their policy on October 23rd. Here are the details of what it covers.
    http://www.phonenews.com/sprint-tepsr-changes-next-week-13303/
    If the phone is beyond repair, you will have to go through Asurion and pay the $100 deductible. TEP does not cover rooted phones. You have to go through Asurion.

    If you don't have TEP, everything except water/fire damage and lost phone replacements cost $35 per incident as long as the phone is not beyond repair. If it is beyond repair, you will have to buy a new phone.

    What is PRL?
    PRL stands for Preferred Roaming List. Its a list of roaming towers in your area. Its best to keep this updated in crappy coverage areas.

    What is PRI?
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=751935&page=7 <- Debate on what it stands for. (REALLY?!)
    In actuality it is called "Product Release Instructions" and is essentially a list of settings for the radio. It's the PRI which uses the PRL to enable data roaming by connecting it to towers/cell sites listed in the PRL and for other things such as to allow calls to interrupt an active data session (ring-through).

    How do I update my PRL/PRI?
    Go to Menu > Settings > System Updates > Update PRL + Update Profile.

    If that doesn't work (and for most, it doesn't), you can always download it from here. Mind you the above steps only work for Sense based ROMs. If you are on AOSP you have to download it from below.

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715485

    To update your PRL Manually, go to this link (thanks to Noncorp)
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=10004743#post10004743

    Latest Information:
    Radio: 2.15.00.04.08
    WIMAX: 27925
    PRI: 1.90.003
    PRL: 60677

    I see "deodex" and "odex" ROMs. What are those?
    Basically if you want to theme your ROM you want to use deodexed ROMs. Odexed ROM's are made to be streamlined. There is a performance difference. Deodexed ROM's will take longer to boot up because everything or almost everything is unpacked. Odexed ROM's will boot faster and be more responsive.

    http://lmgtfy.com/?q=What+is+deodex
    Google is your friend =P

    FREE Wireless Tether:
    http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list?can=2&q=Evo
    ***Some builds don't work with certain ROM's. Trial and error or searching within your ROM's thread will let you know which build numbers will work for you. Also note if you enable WIFI Encryption, the password is CASE SENSITIVE! Make sure you know that as you are typing the password in due to certain keyboards auto capitalizing. ***

    Launchers:
    ADW - Landscape on Home Screen, Customize Dock Bar, Customize Icons, Customize App Drawer, Free and Pro Versions.
    LauncherPro - Landscape on Home Screen, Customize Dock Bar, Customize Icons, Customize App Drawer, Free and Pro Versions, Widgets (Pro Only)

    Widgets
    Beautiful Widgets - Sense like clocks and weather. Make sure to download the animation package if you want animated weather.
    OneSeven - A text based date widget
    Tajm - A text based clock

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    Battery - Common Questions and Problems

    What is the best ROM + Kernel combination for battery life?
    There is no right answer for this. Battery life is affected by so many factors, the only thing you can do is trial and error. Here are most of the factors that can affect battery life:

    -Phone Settings (Haptic feedback, screen on duration, auto sync, radios, etc)
    -ROMs
    -Kernels
    -Overclocking + underclocking
    -Apps
    -Signal strength
    -Roaming
    -Battery type
    -Battery stats
    -Calibrating the battery
    -PRI
    -PRL
    -The water you drank the other day
    -The **** you took just before

    So how do I improve battery life?
    #1 Go to the bottom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=790427
    #2 Adjust your brightness settings, turn off anything you aren't using, use Wifi if it is available (noticeable), set sync frequencies longer, and turn off haptic feedback.
    #3 Get some Ebay batteries. They work decently for the price but you may not enjoy carrying multiple batteries around and doing the battery shuffle with your phone.
    #4 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=778466
    #5 Seriously go out and buy an extended battery. It is well worth it if you don't care about the increase in size. If you are like me and use the car dock you will get a bit ticked off that you have to switch back to the stock battery and stock cover when you get into your car but its worth it.
    #6 You do the hokey pokey and you turn yourself around, that's what it's all about!

    I bought #3 when I got my Evo at launch. The damn aftermarket batteries lasted longer than my OEM.


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    ROM Information and Tips Poll of ROM usage: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=951057
    Sense ROMs
    There are a few flavors of Sense nowadays and you may be confused as to what it all means. If your Evo was fully up to date, it should be on Android 2.2 Froyo using Sense 1.0.
    Lately there have been ROM leaks that have pushed it all the way up to Gingerbread 2.3.3/2.3.4 with Sense 3.0. The problem is these are unofficial updates of Sense.
    Any leaked ROM will have bugs that must first be ironed out.

    Sense 1.0 - Will have everything working. Most of these ROMs optimize performance and are themed with certain mods and tweaks.
    Sense 2.0 - Will almost certainly not have 4G working along with other bugs because Sense 2.0 are ported over from other devices who don't use WIMAX. If you need 4G, don't bother flashing a Sense 2.0 based ROM.
    Sense 3.0 - Currently there are two leaks that feature Sense 3.0, Kingdom (Evo 3D) and the Sensation leak. The Kingdom leak is the best bet as of now because it has both Android 2.3.3 and Sense 3.0 WITH WORKING 4G! The problem is that it was made for a 3D device so there are bugs that need to be ironed out.

    Here are some general guidelines to follow:
    If you want stability, stick with a Sense 1.0 ROMs.
    If you want to experiment and can do without 4G or don't have 4G in your area, try a Sense 2.0 ROM.
    Sense 3.0 is in no way ready for daily use without major bugs.

    When picking your Sense ROM from the Android Developer section, make sure you read the titles and the Original Post (OP) by the author of the thread.
    They will tell you what the ROM is based off of.


    AOSP ROMs (Vanilla ROMs)
    AOSP/Vanilla ROMs do not have Sense and is based off the original Android UI. Sense can limit performance and use certain resources. The following two ROMs should be your starting points for AOSP based ROMs as most of them for the Evo are based off Cyanogen Mod (CM). While these have come a long way for the Evo, some functions aren't working such as 720p video recording.

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=956187 CM7 + 4G + HDMI Mirroring
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=915527 MIUI NO 4G

    ** These have been found to be stable for daily use. Read through each thread to know what is and is not working. There are many other ROMs out there that are in beta that are not listed here. **


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    ADB - Android Debug Bridge

    A great guide to ADB.
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=879701
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    is this info up to date?? cause i got 2.3.3 on my evo 4g but i'm trying to root..

    You'll have to wait a little while longer while things are getting updated, I should have autoroot updated by tomorrow as long as everything goes as expected.
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    How can u get amon,I have cwmode now

    Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

    Upload the attached file to your sdcard, boot into the boot loader, apply update, reboot, reboot back into recovery and you'll be on amon_ra 2.3.