EVERYTHING EVO - Latest Rooting | NAND | Flashing Roms | Wipe - Page 162

Will7272 · #**1611** (**permalink**) 08-21-2010, 05:49 PM

c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows reboot recovery

**Biggzz** · #**1612** (**permalink**) 08-21-2010, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iknowsquat

A simple root method you say? Hmmmm

.oO (I wonder what they would call it?)

OP, is there any reason you could not update first post?

jjbehren · #**1613** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 01:25 AM

Alright, I thought I could figure this out on my own, but now it appears I'm going to need some help.

First, I haven't updated to any of the OTA updates. Still running 1.32.651.1.

I started going through the steps this morning to fully root my EVO. First set of steps (all prep and steps 1A through 1G) completed successfully. I get the "#" if I run "c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell."

Then I started the 2nd set of instructions. Now, I don't know where I screwed up, but now after I type in all the stuff and get to the bootloader screen in step 2F it never asks me if I want to update. It just finishes reading the PC36IMG.zip file and goes back to the original bootloader screen.

Now, I know I accidentally tried to do "Recovery" too early. I accidentally skipped from step 2H to step 2L and ran recovery after that reboot. The two dialogue boxes threw me off.

So I tried to go back and rename the PC36IMG.zip file to eng-PC36IMG.zip and use the Terminal Emulator per step 2K, but after I hit enter after the last line I get a bunch of text about "skipping write block," etc.

That's where I'm stuck. Any help? Is there any way to just start over? Thanks will be given.

josh

**stanglifemike** · #**1614** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 10:52 AM

Ok, I have a couple questions.
1- I see you guys are saying I need to flash ROM/Radio/Wimax to use Froyo. I used the 2.2 deodexed rom and everything seems to be fine.i also downloaded the radio and wimax but did not flash those. Everything seems to be fine but am I missing something Im not aware of and need to flash the radio and wimax now?
2-I know you guys said I can recover and flash without my laptop now, but I still see a lot of instructions showing you having to use the "Run" box on your computer. Is there a detailed "how-to"on flashing without a computer? I really want to try out some roms today but don't want to mess anything up. I have read and searched a lot on here and xda, but don't think I fully understand yet. I just want to know as much about it as I can before I dive in. Thanks

FastRX8- I basically need a "backup/flashing for Android noobs" like what you have done with this thread for rooting. I can't wait until I understand Android like I do Winmo.....

**iknowsquat** · #**1615** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjbehren

Alright, I thought I could figure this out on my own, but now it appears I'm going to need some help.

First, I haven't updated to any of the OTA updates. Still running 1.32.651.1.

I started going through the steps this morning to fully root my EVO. First set of steps (all prep and steps 1A through 1G) completed successfully. I get the "#" if I run "c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell."

Then I started the 2nd set of instructions. Now, I don't know where I screwed up, but now after I type in all the stuff and get to the bootloader screen in step 2F it never asks me if I want to update. It just finishes reading the PC36IMG.zip file and goes back to the original bootloader screen.

Now, I know I accidentally tried to do "Recovery" too early. I accidentally skipped from step 2H to step 2L and ran recovery after that reboot. The two dialogue boxes threw me off.

So I tried to go back and rename the PC36IMG.zip file to eng-PC36IMG.zip and use the Terminal Emulator per step 2K, but after I hit enter after the last line I get a bunch of text about "skipping write block," etc.

That's where I'm stuck. Any help? Is there any way to just start over? Thanks will be given.

josh

If your PC36 file didnt get read then 1) it isnt named correclty or 2) you got an incomplete download.
Check the instructions for naming again and the file size against the pics Fast has on Post #2.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

Ok, I have a couple questions.
1- I see you guys are saying I need to flash ROM/Radio/Wimax to use Froyo. I used the 2.2 deodexed rom and everything seems to be fine.i also downloaded the radio and wimax but did not flash those. Everything seems to be fine but am I missing something Im not aware of and need to flash the radio and wimax now?
2-I know you guys said I can recover and flash without my laptop now, but I still see a lot of instructions showing you having to use the "Run" box on your computer. Is there a detailed "how-to"on flashing without a computer? I really want to try out some roms today but don't want to mess anything up. I have read and searched a lot on here and xda, but don't think I fully understand yet. I just want to know as much about it as I can before I dive in. Thanks

FastRX8- I basically need a "backup/flashing for Android noobs" like what you have done with this thread for rooting. I can't wait until I understand Android like I do Winmo.....

Like I said above-it's generally recommended that you keep everything up to date -OS version, radio and wimax. You dont HAVE to but I would.
Do you have 4G in your area? That seems to be the biggest hiccup for folks who are not running the latest versions.
The only thing you may need your computer for is to load the ROM files onto your SD card and even that may not be needed if the Chef has included his ROM in ROM Manager which allows you do dl some ROMS Over The Air.
Once the ROM is on your card you can use Quick Boot to jump into Recovery.
Backup (if you want), wipe and flash.
No computer needed for most of the steps.
Fast does have flashing and backup instructions on Post #2.
Section 3 and 4 discuss backing up and restoring. He covers flashing within the root instructions but Step 5AA is an example.

**FastRX8** · #**1616** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggzz

OP, is there any reason you could not update first post?

Done. I added a note at the beginning of the 1st post regarding rooting and using SimpleRoot. While I agree that it is the easiest method, the only issue I have is that it doesn't teach you anything. You get a rooted phone, but you still have the stock rom. That will cause problems. You don't know how to do a nandroid backup, that will also cause problems. I went ahead and posted the links to the different SimpleRoot methods though, since this is a stickied thread and I'd like people to find what they need quickly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjbehren

Alright, I thought I could figure this out on my own, but now it appears I'm going to need some help.
First, I haven't updated to any of the OTA updates. Still running 1.32.651.1.
I started going through the steps this morning to fully root my EVO. First set of steps (all prep and steps 1A through 1G) completed successfully. I get the "#" if I run "c:\evo-recovery\adb-windows shell."

Then I started the 2nd set of instructions. Now, I don't know where I screwed up, but now after I type in all the stuff and get to the bootloader screen in step 2F it never asks me if I want to update. It just finishes reading the PC36IMG.zip file and goes back to the original bootloader screen.
Now, I know I accidentally tried to do "Recovery" too early. I accidentally skipped from step 2H to step 2L and ran recovery after that reboot. The two dialogue boxes threw me off.
So I tried to go back and rename the PC36IMG.zip file to eng-PC36IMG.zip and use the Terminal Emulator per step 2K, but after I hit enter after the last line I get a bunch of text about "skipping write block," etc.
That's where I'm stuck. Any help? Is there any way to just start over? Thanks will be given.
josh

You're definitely on your way. Like iknowsquat said, it's probably just that the file didn't download correctly.
You could also just start over and watch the video for the No PC method.
It shows every single step. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzEot2oYKbw

Quote:

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

Ok, I have a couple questions.
1- I see you guys are saying I need to flash ROM/Radio/Wimax to use Froyo. I used the 2.2 deodexed rom and everything seems to be fine.i also downloaded the radio and wimax but did not flash those. Everything seems to be fine but am I missing something Im not aware of and need to flash the radio and wimax now?
2-I know you guys said I can recover and flash without my laptop now, but I still see a lot of instructions showing you having to use the "Run" box on your computer. Is there a detailed "how-to"on flashing without a computer? I really want to try out some roms today but don't want to mess anything up. I have read and searched a lot on here and xda, but don't think I fully understand yet. I just want to know as much about it as I can before I dive in. Thanks

FastRX8- I basically need a "backup/flashing for Android noobs" like what you have done with this thread for rooting. I can't wait until I understand Android like I do Winmo.....

The steps are in there. Like iknowsquat said, download Quick Boot to get into recovery.
Then you can take a look at the tutorial for backup/restore or flashing a rom.
Use Section 4 - Manual Nand Backup/Restore
Use quick boot to get to recovery and then start from step 4C.

Step 2Q in section 2 tells you how to install a custom rom.
Basically, you put the zip file on your storage card and select "Flash zip from sdcard" on the recovery screen.

These are also shown in the videos.

**stanglifemike** · #**1617** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:09 PM

OK, awesome man!! I appreciate your quick response. It just seems too easy, much easier than WinMo,and so far Android has been much more complicated than Winmo. Winmo I d/l'ed a rom, ran the RUU, click next a few times, and bam, new ROM up and running. Now though, if I can download a few roms on my laptop, transfer them to my sd card, then unplug my phone and leave the house. Then, at any time, I can run Quick Boot, backup, then flash a new rom when ever/where ever I want. That is soo awesome and gets me sooo excited!! I love Android more and more every post i read!!

**stanglifemike** · #**1618** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:12 PM

FastRX8 - the "Thanks" button is not working in your post..
Also, you on any car forums? Dig your car, especially the color

, and would like to see what all mods you got on it.

logik777 · #**1619** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:34 PM

ok in section 1 & 2 i got all the files on my evo an extracted the evo-recovery file to my C: drive on my pc in order to do root my evo do i have to be connected to the pc via sync.......getting ready to root my evo an just want to know before i start TIA......LGK777

**iknowsquat** · #**1620** (**permalink**) 08-22-2010, 12:43 PM

stang-I know the feeling. I myself was well versed in WinMo and felt lost as hell in the beginning. Once you get past the learning curve I think you'll find Android very easy.
Just an FYI-find a ROM you like, set it up ENTIRELY as you like it and back that up. Then you know you always have that to fall back on and you dont HAVE to backup before every flash. You always can, but dont have to.
Remember the backup is a complete copy of your ROM, not a way to transport data/settings.
For that you'll want to get a program like Titanium backup from the Market. There's a small learning curve with that as well but it's great for backing up/restoring apps, email, Sense settings, etc.
Once you shed your Droid n00b status

you can pull your data.img from your nand and use THAT to restore all your data. OMJ talks about it HERE
The Android SDK OMJ mentions is not required to enjoy the hell out of your device but it is a great tool for going "behind the scenes". I've only scratched the surface with it.
Fast's Thank button is working now, just hit any of them, or more than one-he deserves it fo sho!