How to know if EVO can be rooted or not?

[cmarti]

I got this EVO yesterday and I like to root it, how do I know if it rootable or not?

It says Android version 2.2

Software number 3.70.651.1

On HBOOT says S-ON


Thanks guys!

 

[jelliottz]

Yes. You can root it. Head over to the Evo forums and do a little reading. Check out the "stickies" and there should be a one-click root process for it.

Directions will walk you through it step by step. Read, take your time, read, and then go.

Best of luck.

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[runcool]

How on earth did you get a phone with 2.2 on it? lmao. not fair! hahaha. Love how no one ever gives real answers on here and tells you to read 4000 posts just to get the information you need. lolz. I'll just give you hints. starts with unr?????? lets see if you can figure it out. lmao

 

[cmarti]

Thanks guys I think you mean unrevoked.

I been around for a while but I'm new to the EVO.

Funny it still on 2.2 just got it for $100 yesterday in mint conditions.

A winner I think

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[jadden]

Yea a winner lol dude conragts and don't update

 

[cmarti]

Done rooting it using the following guide:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448

I am a happy camper!

Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.

 

[Zac95]

Decks 2.3.4 builds with savage zens kernel line has always been pretty awesome for me. Great battery, hella fast, and rock stable, its cyanogenmod with some cleaning up and tweaking. I've always felt it was faster and got better battery, just my opinion though

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[Rommul]

Done rooting it using the following guide:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448

I am a happy camper!

Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.

Thank you for the link.

 

[tropicalbrit]

Check out my sig, depends on whether you like Sense or not. Personally, I flash whatever ROM drops the day, but AOSP is my best friend for battery life

 

[Rommul]

I got this EVO yesterday and I like to root it, how do I know if it rootable or not?

It says Android version 2.2

Software number 3.70.651.1

On HBOOT says S-ON


Thanks guys!

Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.

I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.

 

[AbsolutZeroGI]

Done rooting it using the following guide:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=838448

I am a happy camper!

Now which rom do you guys recommend? I always used CyanogenMod before in my Nexus One and also on my HD2.

Asking which rom to update here is like asking which super model to slip the roofie too.

It doesn't matter they're all awesome.

However, our most popular dishes are (in no particular order):

2.2
MikFroyo
Myn Warm TwoPointTwo
Koni's Elite Series III

2.3 (w/sense 1.0)
SNS
Steelh

2.3 (aosp)
You've already got most of the list for that one

2.3 (sense 2.1/3.0)
MikG
Synergy

2.3 (sense 3.0)
Virus Kingdom

Mik and Myn also have 2.0 Roms but they aren't as good as the 2.1/3.0 ones so don't bother with those

Hope I helped out, welcome to the Evo forums.

 

[abusedcloth]

What ROM do you plan on using??

 

[cmarti]

Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.

I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.

I got it from Craigslist.

 

[cmarti]

What ROM do you plan on using??

I am using CyanogenMod 7.1 and it works perfectly solid.

 

[AZ1412]

I got two EVO's (one for my brother and the other for my aunt) from wirefly and they both came with 2.2

Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.

I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.

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[Rommul]

I got it from Craigslist.

Thanks I got mine yesterday from a sprint store and it had 2.3.3 on it.,

Stock isn't so bad I guess.

 

[SneakerKween]

Do you mind if I asked where you bought it.

I am thinking that maybe Sprint stores have new stock with 2.3 on it and maybe if I go to Radio Shack their stock would have 2.2 on it.

I bought one from Radio Shack a few days ago and it already had 2.3 on it. I went to exchange it at a different Radio Shack to see if any of their stock had 2.2 but they wouldn't check so I just returned it.