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When, when, when!?

I have a rooted Evo running 2.3, and I know a lot of you won't want to take time to help a fellow OP out, but. When will Sprint release an OTA 2.3 update for the HTC Evo 4G? Any ideas? Facts?
Youre input would be much appreciated, thnx.
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Probably never...it's been suggested that manufacturers will be skipping 2.3 and just move to 2.4.
And Sprint won't be releasing anything anyway, this is all on HTC.
Manufacturers make the updates, send to carriers, carriers approve and and bloatware apps and release.

Yeah 2.4 sorry, so probably not then? Wow that's lame.
mattykinsx said:
Probably never...it's been suggested that manufacturers will be skipping 2.3 and just move to 2.4.
And Sprint won't be releasing anything anyway, this is all on HTC.
Manufacturers make the updates, send to carriers, carriers approve and and bloatware apps and release.
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Gilly11277 said:
Yeah 2.4 sorry, so probably not then? Wow that's lame.
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What do you mean probably not then?
My guess would be within the next 45 days.
We know the Evo is getting Gingerbread [2.3/2.4] so it will come.
It makes sense that it would come before Spring.

Ohh he meant sprint doesn't release updates and that its up to htc, no I know that I just meant sprint actually getting ahold of the final product and sending it out to us. I thought he was saying regardless of htc having a 2.3/2.4 update sprint will just be all natzi about it and not give it to us after they have ruined it via, bloatware and other disgusting apps. Lol sry my bad, so hopefully in 45 days cause this has taken way too long.
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mattykinsx said:
What do you mean probably not then?
My guess would be within the next 45 days.
We know the Evo is getting Gingerbread [2.3/2.4] so it will come.
It makes sense that it would come before Spring.
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How do you know the Evo will get 2.3 or 2.4?

mattykinsx said:
What do you mean probably not then?
My guess would be within the next 45 days.
We know the Evo is getting Gingerbread [2.3/2.4] so it will come.
It makes sense that it would come before Spring.
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unless you know some super, uber secret that we don't, it's was NEVER confirmed that the evo would get any update past froyo.

fixxxer2008 said:
unless you know some super, uber secret that we don't, it's was NEVER confirmed that the evo would get any update past froyo.
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They're considered maintenance upgrades so unless sprint's flagship phone is already considered eol while it is still selling out I'm sure we'll keep getting updates
... this thread looks familiar for some reason, I could swear there is another one just like it on the next page lol

xHausx said:
They're considered maintenance upgrades so unless sprint's flagship phone is already considered eol while it is still selling out I'm sure we'll keep getting updates
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when i see confirmation from google or sprint, then ill believe it.

fixxxer2008 said:
when i see confirmation from google or sprint, then ill believe it.
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Why would you ever see confirmation from Google?
HTC is working on it, promise.

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Why would you ever seen confirmation from Google?
HTC is working on it, promise.
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it's gonna be awhile for them to implement the new sense into ginger. then sprint would have to test before releasing it. if anything at best we might see it by late spring. ive never seen any documentation that even stated htc was working on it for the evo. just like the evo2 is nothing but a myth at this point.

fixxxer2008 said:
it's gonna be awhile for them to implement the new sense into ginger. then sprint would have to test before releasing it. if anything at best we might see it by late spring. ive never seen any documentation that even stated htc was working on it for the evo. just like the evo2 is nothing but a myth at this point.
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Gingerbread was released what...almost four months ago?
It's already been a while...
Also, Froyo was released to the Evo about four months after Froyo was released by Google.

mattykinsx said:
Gingerbread was released what...almost four months ago?
It's already been a while...
Also, Froyo was released to the Evo about four months after Froyo was released by Google.
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not for the evo and to my knowledge not with sense. the evo would only get a sense version of it, not aosp. im done going back & forth, you get the point.

fixxxer2008 said:
not for the evo and to my knowledge not with sense. the evo would only get a sense version of it, not aosp. im done going back & forth, you get the point.
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Huh??
Google released Gingerbread about four months ago...
Google released Froyo about four months prior to the Evo getting it...
You said it's "gonna be awhile"
And I'm saying it's already been a while.
Spring time at the latest.

OP here, Well I'm sure that we will but since its like dead and nobody talks or knows for sure you start to think if its gonna happen at all...I don't see the echo as sprints new flagship phone and as far as I know the evo sells more than the epic and shift so if they abandon all ships on 2.3 I think yours truly is gonna have to switch over to Deutsche Telecom.
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OP here, **** I meant 2.3/2.4 DAMMIT I always forget about the change.
Gilly11277 said:
OP here, Well I'm sure that we will but since its like dead and nobody talks or knows for sure you start to think if its gonna happen at all...I don't see the echo as sprints new flagship phone and as far as I know the evo sells more than the epic and shift so if they abandon all ships on 2.3 I think yours truly is gonna have to switch over to Deutsche Telecom.
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HTc Sensation appears to have a locked bootloader...what about the Evo 3D?

I was thinking about getting the EVO 3D but I think I'm gonna wait..especially after reading this:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/13/htc-sensation-looks-to-have-signed-bootloader-custom-roms-look/
If the HTC Sensation appears to have a locked bootloader, I'm sure the EVO 3D will as well. But hopefully the Devs can unlock it if it is locked down. I bought the Atrix and it's still locked down. That's why I sold it....
here's a better link: http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...d-bootloader-custom-rom-support-is-in-danger/
The engadget article is kinda vague.

I think it most likely will have a locked bootloader. It can be unlocked, but going to take a lot more time.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077184

Isn't it true that only phones that are encrypted so far are Verizon's phones? When a sprint one comes out encrypted then we should be scared.
Right now chalk it up to big red demanding it be done...
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Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the evo have some type of bootloader and troops some time to unlock it
sent from my HTC evolution running a freshly baked gingerbread with the 4gs in it

cesarcerros31 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the evo have some type of bootloader and troops some time to unlock it
sent from my HTC evolution running a freshly baked gingerbread with the 4gs in it
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I don't know...
But I'm hoping this thing isn't locked down like the Atrix. I think it'll be unlocked over time...

craigbailey1986 said:
Isn't it true that only phones that are encrypted so far are Verizon's phones? When a sprint one comes out encrypted then we should be scared.
Right now chalk it up to big red demanding it be done...
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Don't be so logical, it breaks forum rules.
But, the Sensation is on T-Mobile. [They've gone to the dark side lately anyway]

cesarcerros31 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the evo have some type of bootloader and troops some time to unlock it
sent from my HTC evolution running a freshly baked gingerbread with the 4gs in it
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Yes, thats exactly how mostly all phones come, except google phones. THEY ALL ARE LOCKED, and most of the time root is achieved before the phone is released.

swaze said:
Yes, thats exactly how mostly all phones come, except google phones. THEY ALL ARE LOCKED, and most of the time root is achieved before the phone is released.
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Well yeah but we have a word usage issue here.
When people are saying "locked" they are meaning "signed."
Such as the Droids.

cesarcerros31 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't the evo have some type of bootloader and troops some time to unlock it
sent from my HTC evolution running a freshly baked gingerbread with the 4gs in it
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it was locked but it was rooted before it even came to market...a few of the awesome dev's around here got it from the google conference and had it rooted within a couple days well before sprint stores etc got them.

adeyo said:
it was locked but it was rooted before it even came to market...a few of the awesome dev's around here got it from the google conference and had it rooted within a couple days well before sprint stores etc got them.
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But full NAND unlock didn't come until the ENG bootloader surfaced right? or were their phones given at the conf. already with the ENG bootloader?

CEO confirms Evo 3d will be unlocked

cant post the link but the news is on android police

how could it be since the phone are ready to ship? wouldn't this delay the launch? the more acceptable thing to do would be to give the devs instructions or fix it via an OTA.

fixxxer2008 said:
how could it be since the phone are ready to ship? wouldn't this delay the launch? the more acceptable thing to do would be to give the devs instructions or fix it via an OTA.
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when was the launch day released or confirmed ?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...ve-an-unlocked-bootloader-one-way-or-another/

Man. I can't express enough how happy I am with HTC. If this decision holds, and it looks likely, I doubt I'll ever buy another brand. I love Sense but, I love being able to customize and personalize Sense ...
MAJOR Kudos to HTC!

fixxxer2008 said:
how could it be since the phone are ready to ship? wouldn't this delay the launch? the more acceptable thing to do would be to give the devs instructions or fix it via an OTA.
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via OTA update when phone is activated . . .

SteveGrandRapids said:
via OTA update when phone is activated . . .
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Don't feed the troll, seriously.

Always been an htc fan since the htc touch vogue. All this just shows they're a customer first company. Bout the only one I can actually think of. Hell you cant even get a burger and fries anymore without running into company haggles.
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fixxxer2008 said:
how could it be since the phone are ready to ship? wouldn't this delay the launch? the more acceptable thing to do would be to give the devs instructions or fix it via an OTA.
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Why does the person with the nexus keep trolling the evo forums?
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I'm lovin it... was kind of surprised that they listened

please don't like HTC more than before, realize that they were going to do something that you didn't like/want and then changed their mind, I disrespect them for that, I will purchase their products but they still get a red mark in my satisfaction book

NewZJ said:
please don't like HTC more than before, realize that they were going to do something that you didn't like/want and then changed their mind, I disrespect them for that, I will purchase their products but they still get a red mark in my satisfaction book
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Oh turn your frown upside down
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Since their unlocking the bootloader does this mean NAND and everything is unlocked liked the OG Evo?

shouldn't this be in the 3D forum? besides, they knew from the beginning what they were going to do. They probably just wanted to see how many people actually cared, and they got more publicity from you clowns who are now singing their praises

alaman68 said:
shouldn't this be in the 3D forum? besides, they knew from the beginning what they were going to do. They probably just wanted to see how many people actually cared, and they got more publicity from you clowns who are now singing their praises
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Thanks. A bootloader conspiracy you say?...
Take the BLUE PILL.

alaman68 said:
besides, they knew from the beginning what they were going to do. They probably just wanted to see how many people actually cared, and they got more publicity from you clowns who are now singing their praises
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No.
The Sensation has the same encryption and that was released, with the encryption, 8 days ago.

mattykinsx said:
No.
The Sensation has the same encryption and that was released, with the encryption, 8 days ago.
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Ahh a hole in the conspiracy theory. Is Lloyd hiding in the grassy knoll?
Seriously, you guys can be upset with HTC but, they could have gave some generic reason as to why they are locking their phones and eventually things would have died down. They wouldn't have really suffered from it.
Instead, they went in the other direction. I give them credit for that. All this does is keep me as a customer.

Setting a nice precedent here!
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Here's the link, for anyone who hasn't seen it:
HTC CEO Confirms EVO 3D Will Have An Unlocked Bootloader One Way Or Another
Personally, I'm glad to hear it straight from him. Yeah, it will likely be an OTA, or an unlock tool, but this news reaffirmed my intentions to buy an E3D...which were shaky still even after the announcement yesterday.

tomp517 said:
Since their unlocking the bootloader does this mean NAND and everything is unlocked liked the OG Evo?
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Yes, sir. Absolutely. This means devs will be able to cook roms, kernels and any other goodies we are enjoying on the current Evo......and more.

Evo will get a update second quarter soon confirmed from HTC also they said they will post a list of phones that will not be locked. Some still are.

2.3 Root: Where we are.

First, this isn't a post about how to get root on 2.3. I know, at present, it is not possible. I know, I have tried pretty much every method imaginable
Anyway:
Where are we? I've heard rumors that S-off is coming from unreoked, alpharev x, team win will be coming "any day." Yeah, I'll believe it when I get it.
But, I think we are at the point where we are at HTC and Sprint's mercy. I mean, are we at the point where we are going to have to beg sprint and or HTC, to put S-OFF, or, somewhat more realistically, unlock the bootloader (or at least provide an RUU to downgrade?).
Anyway: Just discuss what you think about the plausibility of rooting the 2.3 release, and if we will ever see a free EVO. I am, sadly stuck on 2.3, as I didn't think about rooting, or know anything about it, until after I took the OTA .

Flame on! #johnnystorm

Is there a way to delete post instead of editing?

This isn't another one of those posts claiming to not be one of those posts about the locked bootloader that has been posted more than enough?
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COULD IT BE......
@AlphaRevX and @unrevoked have come together to build something... Revolutionary. See you tonight! http://t.co/QUU6G1A"
--http://twitter.com/
Hey are u rooted on that thing? Oh no...... well sit back and hold yer breath like the REST OF US......

I don't think we're stuck at Spint's/HTC's mercy. We're just further down the priority list of the devs. That's fine, its the nature of technology. As STG posted, Alpharev and unrevoked are posting something tonight. That could be a universal GB crack (hope!) or it could be a rooted 3d/Sensation. Either way, OG Evo is moving up on the priority list. Its an old phone, but hardly forgotten.

SGTSTEW75 said:
COULD IT BE......
@AlphaRevX and @unrevoked have come together to build something... Revolutionary. See you tonight! http://t.co/QUU6G1A"
--http://twitter.com/
Hey are u rooted on that thing? Oh no...... well sit back and hold yer breath like the REST OF US......
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Damn You, You beat me.
http://revolutionary.io/

I hope that it really is a root for gb. stock rom is killing me.
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HTC isn't helping much either, though they say that they are going to. The've announced that they are going to start sending out updates with the new unlocked boot-loaders in August, and the Evo 3D is third on the list so it'll be out later in the year. I haven't read anything about them sending out an unlocked boot-loader for the Evo 4G.
As was previously stated, not forgotten, but no doubt far down on the list of priorities.

nYdGeo said:
HTC isn't helping much either, though they say that they are going to. The've announced that they are going to start sending out updates with the new unlocked boot-loaders in August, and the Evo 3D is third on the list so it'll be out later in the year. I haven't read anything about them sending out an unlocked boot-loader for the Evo 4G.
As was previously stated, not forgotten, but no doubt far down on the list of priorities.
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If I recall HTC's statement correctly, they said the 3vo and the sensation would receive the updates first and then in September they would unlock phones that have recently been locked down...I believe the og evo is on that list.
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If that "Something Revolutionary" is root for Evo Gingerbread, I will be voluntary slave to the devs for five years... Okay, maybe not, but Paypal donation, without question.
You guys are doing truly heroic work.
I still think it is obnoxious that Android phones (which ironically, is the "open" platform), have become more locked down. I am glad to see that HTC and other companies are starting to realize that this stuff is important. I think that it is at least a big step forward. I do believe HTC will follow through on their promise, at least for future phones. I don't think that they'd go back on their word. I'm just optimistic like that .
This "later today" thing is killing me. See; Now I am going to be on that page hitting F5 every couple minutes for the rest of the day .
Yea, yeah, I know: No ETAs.
Best of luck to all

Revolutionary released for S-OFF and no EVO!

Well they released revolutionary for almost all phones but the EVO.
The thing I dont get is why do they hack the phones that will have S-OFF shortly and not the ones that will not??????
http://revolutionary.io/

I dont get that either. Im half tempted that if something does not happen within a week or two (due to my 30 days) taking back my evo for a samsung. I know the developers are working on a solution, but i cant go without wireless tether now that i have my tab back. This is frustrating.

tnerb123 said:
Well they released revolutionary for almost all phones but the EVO.
The thing I dont get is why do they hack the phones that will have S-OFF shortly and not the ones that will not??????
http://revolutionary.io/
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Yea I didn't understand that either, but maybe it was just because they wanted to see if they could do it? I hope now that this is out we get a root solution soon.
who cares what this says anyways

tnerb123 said:
The thing I dont get is why do they hack the phones that will have S-OFF shortly and not the ones that will not??????
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perhaps, because the evo4g is an old phone near it's EOL, regardless of how you look at it? these devs have moved on to newer and better phones. why would you expect them to still take care of a phone that's well over a year old?

WELL IS ANYONE GOING TO TRY IT ANYWAYS JUST TO SEE..
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14u2c said:
WELL IS ANYONE GOING TO TRY IT ANYWAYS JUST TO SEE..
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it dosent work on evo it reads device

don't count the OG developers out just yet.

You know what. I don'tget this at all. They started unrEVOked for the Evo 4g. But the suprising thing is that they still support the desire and aria. If it doesn't come out, we should try looking in the code for the desire or aria roots to seeif we can use any of that for the evo.
I am unrooted now because sprint tried to force me to buy the evo 3d for the full 500 dollar price, so I have to wait til april to upgrade (but I'm waithing for kal-el processors.

I believe the exploit they have found isn't available on our phone. If that's the case its an exploit only in sense 2.1+. Please feel free to correct me if i'm wrong.

tnerb123 said:
Well they released revolutionary for almost all phones but the EVO.
The thing I dont get is why do they hack the phones that will have S-OFF shortly and not the ones that will not??????
revolutionary.io/[/url]
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Cause the newer phones need root first.
Now they can focus their time on OG Evo and older phones

If someone has access to an EVO 3D ill trade my rooted EVO 4G for it lol

XsMagical said:
If someone has access to an EVO 3D ill trade my rooted EVO 4G for it lol
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about 6 hours to late

did they get S off? lol i know the 3d is and now i want it!!! Ill have to sell my stupid iPhone and try to get the 3d lol

Dont be sad guys im sure the evo will get root soon. Yes alot of devs jumped ship to 3D but theres still plenty great devs that are using their evo 4G's. They had root a while back for the 3D but couldnt release it just yet because it could potentially show htc how they found root or what exploit they found and htc would patch it. I dont know who's trying to root the latest gb on evo but im sure someone is doing it...Now just gotta find an exploit in gb to take advantage of to unlock 2.3.

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WELL IS ANYONE GOING TO TRY IT ANYWAYS JUST TO SEE..
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Dude ...
LOL
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from root wiki:
Will you release the source code?
At this time, we are not disclosing the vulnerability we have exploited.
That doesn't seem fair! Android is about open source.
In some senses, we agree; but at times, a tradeoff needs to be made. Releasing the source code for this, we believe, would compromise the greater ability to unlock devices like these in the future. Given the choice between sacrificing the liberty of running code on our handsets and the liberty of reading the code by which we unlock it, we feel that the millions of handsets are more important. It is unfortunate that we must make such a choice, and we look forward to the day in the future that no such decision need be made.
ie progress for OG EVO?

I love my rooted evo. I cant see myself going back to stock ever

seems like root is almost coming

Well if root is coming soon it would be nice to hear from a dev. like its coming , hold on, soon, working on it or something please.. p.s. don't leave the OG in the back of the bus..lol
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