Is the EVO "Rooted" right out of the box or not????

sec1rxg · #1 (**permalink**) 06-05-2010, 03:19 AM

Ok, im kinda confussed now, is the Root the same as Unlocking? Why do need to have my phone Rooted. How do I Flash a new ROM. what do I need, sorry fellas im really new to Android.

Konfuzion · #2 (**permalink**) 06-05-2010, 03:22 AM

Look at the "How to root your Evo" thread or http://unrevoked.com/ and to flash a new rom you need root access.

Rooting gives you root access which is basically full control over the phone "unlocking"

sec1rxg · #3 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 01:20 AM

ok so do i need to Root my EVO straight out out of the box?
Anyone cooked any good ROMs yet?

Biofall · #4 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sec1rxg

ok so do i need to Root my EVO straight out out of the box?
Anyone cooked any good ROMs yet?

No you don't need to, and I'm not yet. There are way to many issues with the root process, and the custom ROMs are breaking 4G service and Marketplace. Wait like me and be a happy camper for the good ROMs. the phone's stock rules, hold off.

**mlin** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sec1rxg

ok so do i need to Root my EVO straight out out of the box?
Anyone cooked any good ROMs yet?

You don't NEED to, but if you want tethering, the ability to flash custom ROMs, take screen shots, etc, you will need to root.

WisdomWolfX · #6 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mlin

You don't NEED to, but if you want tethering outside of Sprint's built in hotspot app ($30/month), the ability to flash custom ROMs, take screen shots, etc, you will need to root.

I corrected it. I'm waiting to root until there is a working wifi tether and an easy way to remove this Sprint crap. I'm hoping they'll have something good out before I lose the free hotspot on June 20th.

Biofall · #7 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WisdomWolfX

I corrected it. I'm waiting to root until there is a working wifi tether and an easy way to remove this Sprint crap. I'm hoping they'll have something good out before I lose the free hotspot on June 20th.

Yeps I'm honestly not seeing the big plus just yet.

sec1rxg · #8 (**permalink**) 06-06-2010, 03:17 AM

As a WM 6.5.3 TP2 (ex TP2) owner, I would do the flash dance at least 4 or 5 times a month. I like having a diff look every few days. Without flashing a new ROM or ROOT, can I still make eye candy Mods and tweaks. I havent the slightest idea how to so far. Im reading post and bookmarking whatever looks good, but they suggest
Rooting, Recovery mode, ROm Manager entering commands .... is there a simple way?