Is there any developer out the willing to take on this task?
Is any will to donate to get this development done? I know I do.
Please comment.
Thank you,
Techsican
UPDATE: 4/11/2011
As of my original post, there has been some interest on getting this issue resolved, by donation offerings and a developer has even offered his time on working on this issue for us.
Attn1 has offered his time to try to figure out the rooting issue with the Froyo update from HTC/AT&T due to the hboot lock.
All we need is for someone to offer up their phone with the latest Froyo update so we can send it to attn1 to see if he can get it to root. I see that a couple of you guys have offered their phones already. I will be contacting you guys to see if we can come up with plan on getting attn1 a phone. I might just use my son's phone if he is willing to part with it for a while.
Update 4/14/2011
Attn1 is going to find a work around out of the kindness of his heart and does not want any compensation. This is what I love about the Android community, there is alway someone willing to help out solve problems without asking for anything in return. Attn1, you might not want are money, but please except our Thanks!
Thank again and keep an eye out for updates.
David "Techsican" Moralez
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please please
someone help us to root again
I would be willing to donate. As much as I love my Aria, right now I've had it. AT&T really knows how to take a perfectly great phone and turn it to s#%* with all their crapware.
I just didn't realize I wouldn't be able to go back to being rooted.
You might try buying an Aria with 2.1 so you can root it and sell your 2.2. Should be within a few bucks of even money and you can get ability to root back.
Ken1939 said:
You might try buying an Aria with 2.1 so you can root it and sell your 2.2. Should be within a few bucks of even money and you can get ability to root back.
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Good idea,hehe!
Buying a new phone would be an excellent idea if it was in the budget.
I guess we all fell for to the old upgrade trap! I was hoping to get this resolved, so I could root and update my son's phone to a cleaner/leaner ROM, like CM7. I have a contract renewal in June, so I guess my son will just have to wait. Oh well! :/
Regrets
Regrets to all that have upgraded to Froyo 2.2 using RUU method. I am confident that with the brain trust of talented developers out there it won't be long before someone finds away to reverse the upgrade. Until then we wait and hope....
Got the wife an unlocked Aria, she's not into roms and such but wish I could remove all the att crapware!
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joe3681 said:
Got the wife an unlocked Aria, she's not into roms and such but wish I could remove all the att crapware!
Sent via my CM7 RC3 G2. PTFO
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For your wife, throw Liberated Aria Froyo on her phone with either the stock kernel (provided in the Liberated Aria Froyo thread) or Gene Poole's hoxnet_004b kernel and call it a day. Liberated Aria Froyo is totally unbranded, meaning no logos and no crapware. Plus it keeps things familiar for her since it uses Sense.
I would be willing to donate aswell. My brother wants to root his phone but updated before he knew any better.
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I am in for $20, if someone can fix this unrootable 2.2
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
For your wife, throw Liberated Aria Froyo on her phone with either the stock kernel (provided in the Liberated Aria Froyo thread) or Gene Poole's hoxnet_004b kernel and call it a day. Liberated Aria Froyo is totally unbranded, meaning no logos and no crapware. Plus it keeps things familiar for her since it uses Sense.
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Can't do anything yet. No root! Appreciate the input though! Ill remember that if we ever get root
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I'l donate too
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Can't do anything yet. No root! Appreciate the input though! Ill remember that if we ever get root
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Sorry. I had assumed that her phone had 2.1 on it. Did it come from AT&T with 2.2 on it when bought and it was upgraded?
Suscribed. Id love to root this phone. dont know why i upgraded to 2.2
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Sorry. I had assumed that her phone had 2.1 on it. Did it come from AT&T with 2.2 on it when bought and it was upgraded?
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Idk. Came from craigslist. Read they can't be downgraded anyway.
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Do we know if the old way of rooting works, before unrevoked?
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Do you have a link to the old way of rooting?
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Do you have a link to the old way of rooting?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708233
I can't try it out myself since its my brothers phone, and I'm just looking into it for him. But if someone tries it and it works let me know.
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I'm tired of looking at this bloatware!!!
I'll donate $20 to the first guy who nails it.
Peace.
Be patient grasshopper! It will happen in due time.
Why dont you root it if you want it so bad.
Hate to be a ****, but its your own damn fault. Hundreds of times it was posted NOT to update the phone and wait for a ROM based off the official release or wait until root was achieved. Didnt read em? TFB. I hope no one EVER achieves root this time.
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Hate to be a ****, but its your own damn fault. Hundreds of times it was posted NOT to update the phone and wait for a ROM based off the official release or wait until root was achieved. Didnt read em? TFB. I hope no one EVER achieves root this time.
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So i got one with root and one thats rooted and I gotta say this yes all these posts whining need to stop. But I do want to say why not? There aren't any roms as fast as this right now and everytime that there is a good one it gets ****ed up or forgotten before its done. The only thing that has any hope is the froyo thing right now because all the devs are working on it together.
I hate to admit it but I agree one hundred percent with dark shnieder. A million times we all said dont install the new signed 2.1 releAse and this shows that ignorance is the downfall for those who do not listen. Do yourselfs a favor all u ppl who installed stock 2.1... when the community tells you not to do something don't ****ing do it. Now deal with your ignorance until 2.1 is rooted.
I don't care one way or the other, I've had working 2.1 for months and I am very happy with it. If you were dumb enough to flash a ROM without researching it first, you get what you deserve. I've been running damages ROM's since they came out and have had little to no issues. I am currently running 2.08.1 and have no problems at all. So, if they come out with another update to DC or not, I'm am very happy with the ROM I have.
Hell, Ive been running ports of Android versions since Donut started to get ported (it wasnt a daily for me since I couldnt get SMS working) then played around with early 2.1 builds. I can say I was one of the few that actually saw all these 2.1 ROMs evolve from pretty basic stuff, kinda like what Froyo is right now.
I learned my lesson back with the PSP: "do not update to the latest and greatest if you know the community will come up with better stuff in days if not hours of that release".
Not everyone flashed the 2.1 RUU. I took my phone in for service and it was deemed hardware failure. They gave me a brand new phone and installed 2.1 on it without asking me if I wanted it. I asked for another phone with 1.5 and they said no LOL. So I am stuck with 2.1 stock until someone figures out how to root it. And I can't wait, because some of the ROMs I have been reading about sound real nice.
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Hell, Ive been running ports of Android versions since Donut started to get ported (it wasnt a daily for me since I couldnt get SMS working) then played around with early 2.1 builds. I can say I was one of the few that actually saw all these 2.1 ROMs evolve from pretty basic stuff, kinda like what Froyo is right now.
I learned my lesson back with the PSP: "do not update to the latest and greatest if you know the community will come up with better stuff in days if not hours of that release".
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Anyone who runs windows should have learned to NEVER update without research. I learned that one the hard way when automatic updates fubar'd my windows. Never let it update without research since......................
chfields said:
Anyone who runs windows should have learned to NEVER update without research. I learned that one the hard way when automatic updates fubar'd my windows. Never let it update without research since......................
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Lol, Ive never had any problems with Windows, Im a black belt 3rd dan in Google Fu.
I too had a problem with my phone and took it in to sprint repair center....they updated it to 2.1 and didnt ask me and told me the problem was fixed.....but i want to root my phone again...is it possible for me to flash the leaked version of 2.1 and root that one or has nobody found a root to that one yet?
So $20 to me and $20 to Regaw, or $10 each?
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So $20 to me and $20 to Regaw, or $10 each?
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So you guys finally did it?
Darkshneider said:
Hate to be a ****, but its your own damn fault. Hundreds of times it was posted NOT to update the phone and wait for a ROM based off the official release or wait until root was achieved. Didnt read em? TFB. I hope no one EVER achieves root this time.
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I didn't update. My phone was stolen last week & the replacement I got on Saturday already had 2.1 installed.
So who's the **** now, ****?
I said "hate to be a ****", implying that I was actually being one... /end
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We're getting close.
So $20 to me and $20 to Regaw, or $10 each?
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So you guys finally did it?
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I would wait on the root and keep it private until froyo gets released, the rooting process you guys do come up with might get heard by the wrong person and they could patch it in froyo. this is a common practice when it comes to hacking devices that i have seen, once exploits are found generally the dev waits for the next update that way it can be rooted as well. Just my opinion...
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I would wait on the root and keep it private until froyo gets released, the rooting process you guys do come up with might get heard by the wrong person and they could patch it in froyo. this is a common practice when it comes to hacking devices that i have seen, once exploits are found generally the dev waits for the next update that way it can be rooted as well. Just my opinion...
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Usually, root is device specific (I think). If Google releases Froyo after our "2.1 root", it most likely wont be patched since the Hero is not on the list to get that upgrade.
I know we can root and remove the crap we dont want but is there a 2.2 ROM to install yet ?
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I know we can root and remove the crap we dont want but is there a 2.2 ROM to install yet ?
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Not to be an ass, but If you don't see it here chances are it's not available yet. I believe XDA to be the central hub of information (even if the news originates somewhere else). If there is news it won't be hidden on the Development page.
Look in the forums of the other Galaxy S variants to see the status of Froyo on this Samsung line of devices. I believe it will be a little while before one is released for a CDMA version.
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Not to be an ass
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You were nicer than I was going to be, so I just decided to just bite my tongue, and let someone else respond first.
This is my first smartphone, so instead of this thread just dropping to the bottom, maybe myself and others could learn something.
What exactly needs to be done with Froyo (or any ROM) before it can be adapted to a particular phone, in this case, the fascinate?
I suppose keeping it in relative lay-speak would be nice as well.
Having samsung release a 2.2 ROM for the US Galaxy S phones would be a start.
The euro variants have a different button layout among other things that makes life harder for our development.
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stayqued said:
This is my first smartphone, so instead of this thread just dropping to the bottom, maybe myself and others could learn something.
What exactly needs to be done with Froyo (or any ROM) before it can be adapted to a particular phone, in this case, the fascinate?
I suppose keeping it in relative lay-speak would be nice as well.
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We need samsung to release the 2.2 update, and that will give you 2.2
As far as custom roms / CyanogenMod 6 on the fascinate, we will need the 2.6.32 kernel source code to drop (and pray that Samsung will release the right source when they release that code) and then a bit of developing.
you really think there will even be a 2.2? Personally, I think it would be updated straight to Gingerbread
There's a post from kaos on the kaos rom for eris forms stating that he had 2.2 running on his fascinate before it bricked, but that he MIGHT be developing a rom for the fascinate.
I'll see if I can track down the post.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8327460&postcount=12428
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There's a post from kaos on the kaos rom for eris forms stating that he had 2.2 running on his fascinate before it bricked, but that he MIGHT be developing a rom for the fascinate.
I'll see if I can track down the post.
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We'll be so lucky if Kaos gets one working with the Fascinate, I had an Eris prior to the Fascinate and I was talking to him about developing for it, looks like he found someone to help him out.
His ROM > all others once they start rolling out.
Coming from an eris I would love to have punk kaos rom on my fascinate.
I'm coming from an eris too, and had kaos on mine, and about creamed myself after reading that, hahaha.....Even if kaos came out with a 2.1, id be all set.
LOL, same here. I got a late start with KaosFroyo, coming in at V30, after I discovered that one-touch root was finally available for the Eris. I had one month of the best Android experience possible on an Eris before I ordered up my new Fascinate. I wish I had the cash to buy a Fascinate for punk kaos, so he could start creating what could only become the best Fascinate ROM ever!
EDIT: Just saw the post where he said he's already working on one. Awesome!!! I'll DEFINITELY be donating to his coffee fund once he starts pumping out a ROM for this bad boy. Hmm, what will he name it though? I vote for Kaoscinate!
Yes, its true. I've been working on a 2.2 rom for the Fascinate. I got it to boot but was in the very early stages of dev when my phone let out a puff of smoke and died.
I got the phone through a sponsor, and have returned the phone to them and they're trying to get me another one. Hopefully they will soon and I can keep on truckin
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Yes, its true. I've been working on a 2.2 rom for the Fascinate. I got it to boot but was in the very early stages of dev when my phone let out a puff of smoke and died.
I got the phone through a sponsor, and have returned the phone to them and they're trying to get me another one. Hopefully they will soon and I can keep on truckin
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Where did your donate button go? I'll send you 20 bucks since I can't get you a new phone.
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Yes, its true. I've been working on a 2.2 rom for the Fascinate. I got it to boot but was in the very early stages of dev when my phone let out a puff of smoke and died.
I got the phone through a sponsor, and have returned the phone to them and they're trying to get me another one. Hopefully they will soon and I can keep on truckin
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Yay! I will definitely donate once you get this moving a long I love this phone but hate the Samsung/Verizon branding!
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Yay! I will definitely donate once you get this moving a long I love this phone but hate the Samsung/Verizon branding!
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Yeah, the phone itself is awesome, not so much the interface and bing stuff.
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Where did your donate button go? I'll send you 20 bucks since I can't get you a new phone.
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Don't donate just yet. I'd hate for you to donate, then I *DONT* get another Fascinate and you don't get a rom
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Don't donate just yet. I'd hate for you to donate, then I *DONT* get another Fascinate and you don't get a rom
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That is a respectable position, but considering my gf is rocking out my old eris running v.34 I wouldn't consider it a waste if you couldn't get anything cooking for the fascinate.
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That is a respectable position, but considering my gf is rocking out my old eris running v.34 I wouldn't consider it a waste if you couldn't get anything cooking for the fascinate.
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Well, if you're sure
Just sent over some coffee cash for all the hard work on KaosFroyo, since I never got around to actually donating before. And also, I'm not done with it yet, as I'm loading up V35-1 on my deactivated Eris to let a co-worker with a live Eris play with. She's unhappy with 2.1, so she might want me to give her phone the same treatment, since she's stuck in a 2-year contract.
Anyway, looking forward to you getting a replacement Fascinate. Did it literally start smoking before it died? Dang, I knew these phones were hot, but that's just a bit over the top.
SO I just got my Evo, and am REALLY wanting to root it and start playing with ROMS like i have on my OG Droid, and my Incredible after that, but my phone came with the current OTA upgrade that hasn't been cracked yet already installed. i know that the Unrevoked team is working on it, and will crack it sometime, but.....
I have the official sprint RUU package, "RUU_Supersonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.70.651.1" EXE style package and was wondering, since it was designed to be used with S-on, would it work to downgrade my phone so that I could root.
I'm kinda guessing not, since I really haven't found to many references to it on here, but there have been a few people that said it works. Just looking for the general consensus of wiser heads than mine as to if i should try it...
Thanks for the advise...
Post a link to it ill give it a shot
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SO I just got my Evo, and am REALLY wanting to root it and start playing with ROMS like i have on my OG Droid, and my Incredible after that, but my phone came with the current OTA upgrade that hasn't been cracked yet already installed. i know that the Unrevoked team is working on it, and will crack it sometime, but.....
I have the official sprint RUU package, "RUU_Supersonic_S_Sprint_WWE_3.70.651.1" EXE style package and was wondering, since it was designed to be used with S-on, would it work to downgrade my phone so that I could root.
I'm kinda guessing not, since I really haven't found to many references to it on here, but there have been a few people that said it works. Just looking for the general consensus of wiser heads than mine as to if i should try it...
Thanks for the advise...
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If it were that simple ... it would have already been cracked. Patience is a virtue ... I wouldn't attempt anything that might further complicate the process, when root is finally available.
To answers your question, No , ive tried 3 seperate ones but they all fail.
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If it were that simple ... it would have already been cracked. Patience is a virtue ... I wouldn't attempt anything that might further complicate the process, when root is finally available.
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I thought of this same thing today, and figured it was too simple. Damn. Just got a replacement phone from Sprint and now I can't freakin' root the damn thing. I NEED my MIUI, haha. Stock sucks.
Dude meeee to. I had radio failure and got brand new phone with update, ughhhhhhh. I really feel like a crack addict needing my flash fix lmao. Plus I REALLY SUCK AT WAITING......
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Dude meeee to. I had radio failure and got brand new phone with update, ughhhhhhh. I really feel like a crack addict needing my flash fix lmao. Plus I REALLY SUCK AT WAITING......
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ahahahahaha "I really feel like a crack addict needing my flash fix" ahahaha toooooo funny!! But I feel the same way though... I upgraded to an EVO but I've had experienced rooting them before hand, and now that I've finally got my own they decide to sell them with the update already?! wtf?!
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ahahahahaha "I really feel like a crack addict needing my flash fix" ahahaha toooooo funny!! But I feel the same way though... I upgraded to an EVO but I've had experienced rooting them before hand, and now that I've finally got my own they decide to sell them with the update already?! wtf?!
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Same story here. I rooted my girlfriend's Evo and fell in love with some ROMs. Fast forward to my crappy Hero finally biting the dust and my brand new Evo having the new OTA out of the box :-( I feel your pain!
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I had been wondering this same thing.
There is one other thing I was wondering if its possible. Why hasn't anyone figured out the signature logic. IE figured out how to sign updates??? If they cracked that we could update to anything we wanted and wouldn't need the holes to turn s-on to s-off.
Not that simple...
I know it sounds as if the devs can make things happen that most of us average folks can't, but let me tell you. I work in IT, it is basically impossible to crack a 256bit lock bootloaded. 128bit security has still not been hacked...now imagine doubling that security, and that's exactly what the dev would have to crack.
HTC should update the bootloader at some point since they promised no lock bootloaders...but your chances are as good as mine on guessing when that will be.
just my $0.02
glad i asked. 256 would take a long time to crack. You would think though that someone would know someone in HTC that might be able to get that key
I applaud all the devs who have been working hard to crack the most recent release. Your work is greatly appreciated.
LiL xSOULJAx said:
To answers your question, No , ive tried 3 seperate ones but they all fail.
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You are both right and wrong. With the 4.22.651.2 & newer you cant use an older ruu. When I had 3.70.651.1 I could use any older ruu such as 3.29.651.x.
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Hey guys I'm coming from the HTC inspire to HTC evo. Over at the inspire forums they have a super one click option to take s off and root the device it was very simple with video instructions as well. What's the easiest way you guys have here to root the evo? I was looking at a thread but it has about 50 steps any other way around that? Is there a super one click option?
unfortunately... those of us with the OTA update are stuck with rootless EVO's...
the fortunate users had previously rooted their phones with a drag and drop i believe... (don't take my word on that, i joined the root sensation a little late... hence my rootless phone) but i think it was like 5 steps er so... it didn't look too bad and it was even easier for you if your on a linux platformed pc with unrevoked er sumthing like that...
either way the EVO is an outstanding phone and i stand by it, until something better comes out... (not the nexus s)
If you have a android 2.2 model go to http://unrevoked.com/#evo for the easiest to use tool around.
If you have android 2.3.3 go to http://vaseline.com/ and lube up because you are screwed until someone releases an exploit
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If you have a android 2.2 model go to http://unrevoked.com/#evo for the easiest to use tool around.
If you have android 2.3.3 go to http://vaseline.com/ and lube up because you are screwed until someone releases an exploit
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hahahahahaha
Wow! Thanks . Are all evos now coming with 2.3 or 2.2?
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Wow! Thanks . Are all evos now coming with 2.3 or 2.2?
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from what I've read on numerous threads on here, 99% of the new ones are coming with 2.3, even the refurbs.
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Wow! Thanks . Are all evos now coming with 2.3 or 2.2?
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IT seems some best buys still have 2.2 stock they are pushing. Who knows how long this will last
so you guys don't have a way to go back to stock not even with h boot? That sucks man. I'll probably stay with the inspire for now. HTC sense comes with stock 2.3 and they got "s" off already according to HTC clay on twitter I hope soon some dev will root the new evo with 2.3
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so you guys don't have a way to go back to stock not even with h boot? That sucks man. I'll probably stay with the inspire for now. HTC sense comes with stock 2.3 and they got "s" off already according to HTC clay on twitter I hope soon some dev will root the new evo with 2.3
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Why would you switch from the inspire to the evo? its practically the same phone. We own both
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If you have a android 2.2 model go to http://unrevoked.com/#evo for the easiest to use tool around.
If you have android 2.3.3 go to http://vaseline.com/ and lube up because you are screwed until someone releases an exploit
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unfortunately i belong to the latter of the two...
I'm switching to sprint because I don't get great signal at work. They have an sprint antenna on the roof and anyone that has a sprint phone can run 4g all day long and also I like the front facing camera too something that the inspire don't have.
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I'm switching to sprint because I don't get great signal at work. They have an sprint antenna on the roof and anyone that has a sprint phone can run 4g all day long and also I like the front facing camera too something that the inspire don't have.
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Completely forgot about the front cam ....i never use mine
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The only thing front facing cameras are good for are porn with a gf and face security to log into the phone with. *of course the programs on the market don't actually work with a rooted evo* haha
Why not get the 3vo? Piss off all if your evo owning buddies...
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So today my brother and mother both got phone upgrades.
My mom got the Motorola Photon (which comes unlocked) and my brother got an EVO Shift. I too have the Shift, along with a close friend of mine. Both my friend's and my Shift have been rooted and are running CM7 with the x99 kernel.
When I was looking at my brother's Shift, I noticed that it was still running Sense 2.0 (I believe) along with Android 2.2. It was not forced to the 2.3 update yet.
At the moment, it is off and charging.
Hopefully when I turn it back on, it'll remain 2.2 and should be rootable.
That said, just made this thread to announce that my brother got the Shift from Sam's Club ($25) with Android 2.2, and not 2.3.
I should be able to root this right? Why didn't his come with 2.3 or will it upgrade when I turn it back on?
Personally, I rooted mine via the command line, and my friend's with the GUI tool.
If it was 2.2 when you turned it off, it will be 2.2 when you turn it on.. You would have to manually accept the update. As far as why it's still on froyo, pure luck! Tell him to count his blessings and root.
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If it was 2.2 when you turned it off, it will be 2.2 when you turn it on.. You would have to manually accept the update. As far as why it's still on froyo, pure luck! Tell him to count his blessings and root.
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All right awesome.
This is the first time we have ever bought phones outside of a Sprint store, maybe it had to do with Sam's or something.
This will be the 3rd Shift I root.
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So today my brother and mother both got phone upgrades.
My mom got the Motorola Photon (which comes unlocked) and my brother got an EVO Shift. I too have the Shift, along with a close friend of mine. Both my friend's and my Shift have been rooted and are running CM7 with the x99 kernel.
When I was looking at my brother's Shift, I noticed that it was still running Sense 2.0 (I believe) along with Android 2.2. It was not forced to the 2.3 update yet.
At the moment, it is off and charging.
Hopefully when I turn it back on, it'll remain 2.2 and should be rootable.
That said, just made this thread to announce that my brother got the Shift from Sam's Club ($25) with Android 2.2, and not 2.3.
I should be able to root this right? Why didn't his come with 2.3 or will it upgrade when I turn it back on?
Personally, I rooted mine via the command line, and my friend's with the GUI tool.
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It was partially luck, partially part of the policy in stores. FIFO, First In First Out for the store stock. That Sam's club might not move a lot of Shifts. So there stock is older, like crump said count your blessings . No it will not auto update. But just to make sure no one does anything dumb. Go into menu-settings-System updates-HTC software update , then uncheck Scheduled check. It will ask you if your sure you want to turn it off, yes you want to turn it off. This way no one does anything dumb, like take a prompted update. Also, my advice Root it .
AND repeat tell him not to accept any OTA updates!
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+1 No OTA's EVER
Well I rooted it, flashed CM7, Gapps, and x99 kernel.
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I will say, when i get my shift, i will accept an OTA, but i would most likely manually update it. I love gingerbread 2.3.3 with sense 2.1. I thing its better than CM7. I think CM7 is good, but its not for me, i like sense over any custom rom. Many people will disagree, even try to fight with me, im just gonna say it now and get it over with, i get it, you think sense stinks, idc, dont bother starting anything with me. I wont take it kindly.
arachnomancer said:
I will say, when i get my shift, i will accept an OTA, but i would most likely manually update it. I love gingerbread 2.3.3 with sense 2.1. I thing its better than CM7. I think CM7 is good, but its not for me, i like sense over any custom rom. Many people will disagree, even try to fight with me, im just gonna say it now and get it over with, i get it, you think sense stinks, idc, dont bother starting anything with me. I wont take it kindly.
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Your aware of our custom Sense ROMS no? Should def check them out before you take an ota
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I will say, when i get my shift, i will accept an OTA, but i would most likely manually update it. I love gingerbread 2.3.3 with sense 2.1. I thing its better than CM7. I think CM7 is good, but its not for me, i like sense over any custom rom. Many people will disagree, even try to fight with me, im just gonna say it now and get it over with, i get it, you think sense stinks, idc, dont bother starting anything with me. I wont take it kindly.
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well if your going to accept the ota updates why are you on this site then since you cant root it? but there are awesome sense roms like Mik in my opinion is the best. cant stand CM7 mainly due to the lock screen, camera app and i enjoy rosie very much on sense.
kyhassen said:
well if your going to accept the ota updates why are you on this site then since you cant root it? but there are awesome sense roms like Mik in my opinion is the best. cant stand CM7 mainly due to the lock screen, camera app and i enjoy rosie very much on sense.
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Hah I like this guy! My main reason that I don't run CM& or any of the other AOSP variations is that dam goofy lock screen! either version the spinny one or the one you pull across,up or down the screen EEEWWWWW! Just Havin fun but seriously I don't care for it!
Well no matter what peoples Rom choices are, I'm sure they'll find something here on XDA .
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TEAM MiK
Mik ROMs Since 3/13/11
Tis the beauty of being rooted -choices my friend!.
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arachnomancer said:
I will say, when i get my shift, i will accept an OTA, but i would most likely manually update it. I love gingerbread 2.3.3 with sense 2.1. I thing its better than CM7. I think CM7 is good, but its not for me, i like sense over any custom rom. Many people will disagree, even try to fight with me, im just gonna say it now and get it over with, i get it, you think sense stinks, idc, dont bother starting anything with me. I wont take it kindly.
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I get the benefit of being rooted and using GB via a custom rom from here at XDA. I get way more usage from being perm rooted than I ever would accepting an OTA upgrade and then only being limited to temp root right now. But whatever floats your boat. But I for one just don't see the logic of your statement.
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I get the benefit of being rooted and using GB via a custom rom from here at XDA. I get way more usage from being perm rooted than I ever would accepting an OTA upgrade and then only being limited to temp root right now. But whatever floats your boat. But I for one just don't see the logic of your statement.
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I see what your saying, and there is a place for me on here, i know a lot about the evo shift on 2.3.3, and if someone gets a shift from sprint (which comes with 2.3.3 now) i can help them. I am just gonna have to decide when i get the phone.
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I see what your saying, and there is a place for me on here, i know a lot about the evo shift on 2.3.3, and if someone gets a shift from sprint (which comes with 2.3.3 now) i can help them. I am just gonna have to decide when i get the phone.
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Me thinks to the darkside he has gone! Lol
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Me thinks to the darkside he has gone! Lol
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yoda never lies!!! IT MUST BE TRUE!!
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Hah I like this guy! My main reason that I don't run CM& or any of the other AOSP variations is that dam goofy lock screen! either version the spinny one or the one you pull across,up or down the screen EEEWWWWW! Just Havin fun but seriously I don't care for it!
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There are 4 variations of unlocking your phone with CM7, and if you don't like those. Try Widgetlocker.
Hey guys, I'm bringing this thread back up because my brother's phone now can't make calls/texts or receive calls/texts
His data still works (Internet, etc)
It started last Wednesday.
Should I unroot, then call Sprint, or what?
Also, just *2 to call Sprint and have them fix it?
Thanks.