[FastRX8]

Originally Posted by arsmithsr

update get new version here no work around needed! follow this link do not download version from app store get it from developers site here.http://code.google.com/p/android-wif...4.apk&can=2&q=
enjoy free wifi tethering goodness!!

Thank you very much. I've tried several custom roms and nothing has worked so far. This worked flawlessly 1st try.

Originally Posted by 1uk3

well im thinking about rooting but i cant find any info...idk if i should backup my contacts and such and if so idk with what lol its like getting my mogul going for the first time again i need answers! back up before rooting yes or no?

If all you want to do is root so you can do the wifi tethering, then you can just go to the unrevoked site from your phone. It will root the phone, but you won't lose anything. Here's the site to go to from your phone - http://unrevoked.com/m/

BTW - Since you have a gmail account associated w/ your EVO, all your contacts are now backed up on gmail. It won't matter for just rooting, but your stuff is backed up. When you load a new rom, if you decide to go the far, you will lose installed apps, but you can re-download them. As long as you use the same gmail account, your contact info will all show up automatically.

Originally Posted by jimmiekain

just wanna verify... this works and is free?

Yes, if your phone is rooted, this works, and it's free.

Originally Posted by dougcjohn

New to Android Root, ran the Unrevoked and appears to have completed without any problems... easy as clicking a button.. Great work and Thank You, to the developers! Question, Didn't see any new apps or shortcuts, so how do I access the CMD Prompt? 2nd Ques, unrevoked provides Root but not to flash new non-oem roms? What provides both Root and unlocks for Flashing new ROM in future? Thank You!

If all you did was root through the unrevoked site, you really won't see many changes. There are no new apps present, you just have more access to do things. For example, if you tried to install the Free Wifi app we're discussing on an unrooted evo, you would not have sufficient permissions to do so. After you root, you have the ability to install it.

Unrevoked = Root (Done from their site, and very easy)
Recovery = Allows you to install custom roms. More work involved but very doable. You need to connect your rooted phone to computer. If you're using a PC, click the link in my siggy. You've already rooted, so skip to the next section. You will need to download the files though.