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Over the past week, I’ve been working with regaw_leinad on XDA to create a better rooting method for the recently released HTC EVO 4G LTE. For all my past rooting tutorials, the actual rooting method was already developed, after which I make a video walkthrough of how to do it. This is the first time I’ve worked closely with a developer to bring a great root method to the masses. I’ve been good friends with regaw_leinad since his days back on the CDMA Hero and wouldn’t trust anyone more to bring a well developed rooter to the community.
Without further ado, here is my tutorial for how to root the EVO 4G LTE. If you have any questions or troubles, be sure to leave a comment below and I’ll be sure to answer it.
Just download, do not install or run anything yet.
.NET 4.0 – If you do not have .NET 4.0 (you need 4.0, no less) or you don’t know, download this.
HTC Drivers – If you have not already installed the HTC drivers for your EVO 4G LTE or don’t know, download this.
Instructions
This guide starts by installing anything that you have not installed already.
Setting Up Your Computer
If you have not done so already, download the files you need from the OTHER DOWNLOADS section above. You need .NET 4.0 and the HTC Drivers installed on your computer.
Install each of the files downloaded by double clicking on them. Do one at at a time (double click, go through install, finish, start next one).
Rooting the Phone
Now that your computer is set up to communicate with the phone, we can start the rooting process.
NOTE: If you have used Google Wallet, you MUST reset it before rooting your phone. To do this, launch Google Wallet and hit Menu > Settings > Reset Google Wallet. You can now continue the root process.
Put phone in USB Debugging mode
Go to Settings > Developer Options
Check “USB debugging” at the top if it is not already checked.
Running the Rooter
If you have not already done so, download RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter. Make sure you download the version for your operating system, x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit).
Double click on “RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter” in the folder that you just extracted.
Plug in your phone now.
On the screen that pops up, click “Root Me!”
Click Yes to continue.
Your phone will reboot. Click OK to allow for the htc-dev automation.
After completing the htc-dev process, a screen will show up on your phone (assuming you have not already unlocked your bootloader). Click the Volume Up button to choose Yes and click the power button to select it. NOTE: This will erase your device. If you do not want to do this, select No and exit the process.
Click Continue on your computer after you have done this.
After the phone reboots, skip through the setup process and turn on USB debugging again by going to Settings > Developer options and checking USB debugging.
Your phone will reboot a few times, performing various functions (flashing recovery, doing local root). After finishing all reboots, it will boot into the phone and you’ll be rooted! Confirm that SuperSU shows in your app drawer. If it does not, just try running through this entire process again.
Brent Klauck, or djR3Z as he is known around the web, is a 21 year old tech, social media and life enthusiast. He is the founder of The Droid Demos and collects hobbies in his spare time, whenever that is.
artie
“there was a problem submitting your token to HTC”
I’m having a problem it says can’t receive token. Help
Greg
Hi. Tried to follow this method several times. Can’t get past the key.bin from HTCDEV. Seems they may have changed/removed the page it goes to during the first step – receiving unlock key. Any recommendations?? Thanks in advance and Thanks for your work on this.
Greg
I was able to unlock my boot loader through the HTCDEV site. Did it manually per their instructions. Now shows “unlocked” when I boot to the bootloader menu. I ran the RegawMOD process again – but it still tries to connect to HTCDEV and fails then doesn’t continue the root process. Am I doing something wrong??
http://twitter.com/Whore_Hayy George Vaquera
i like how this faggot mother fucker never responds
nignagjohn
website doesn’t work…
kimoxxx
Well, there went 4+/- hours of my life for ….. it would be nice if anyone involved with setting this up would reply to the comments of late about nothing happining after hitting “ROOT” at least a *note, may not work because_______. That being said, i do appreciate all your hard work! looking forward to the next round!
j.king
I keep getting unable to retreive unlock code from email anyone know why?
http://www.facebook.com/billy.holton1 Billy Holton
Is this loader still working? Or is there a newer version?
http://www.facebook.com/JamesRiter James Thomas Riter Jr.
Wish this worked for me, I am on Windows 7 64bit and the program keeps crashing and saying “Not Responding”
Shaun Burns
I am not recieving the bin file from the email. i keep getting an error message. Any thoughts?
Shaun Burns
Keep getting error retrieving Unlock_code.bin from email, do you Have any thoughts
Eddie M
When it says “>Rebooting to recovery.” Manually reboot to recovery and select Recovery. Should see a TWRP recovery screen. Follow the root program instructions to install the .zip file. Might have to select reboot from the TWRP recovery screen after that, but you should be rooted. Following the video helps.
Eddie M
Going to have to do that every time it program says “>Rebooting to bootloader….”
Eddie M
Program hangs waiting for phone to reboot into recovery. I manually rebooted into recovery. Hold volume down button and Power until phone powers off. Keep holding volume down and press Power button to turn phone back on. Phone will display recovery screen. Using volume button move to Fastboot. Select with power button. Then go back to the root program and continue!
Ca Ba
Hi There, Quick question: Will this rooting process will work with Software version 2.13.651.1 710RD, Android Version 4.04, HTC Sense version 4.1? (HTC EVO 4G LTE)
Also, what tool would you recommend to backup my Evo’s data before I root it? I appreciate in advance your advice and recommendations.
Thank you
kypo
does anyone know if the phone need’s to be connected to a network or is wifi ok?
kypo
ran a defrag, deleted HTC Sync & Manager, Still not working… After pressing start rooting, nothing, it just say’s “not responding” up top. anyone???
kypo
OH, got rid of HTC sync and did a defrag on the computer and still nothing… what am I doing wrong? Is my phone “bricked”? Please help…. THX!
kypo
Still not working… After pressing start rooting, nothing, it just say’s “not responding” up top. anyone???
Zac N
Hey Brent, I plugged in my phone to start the process but it says that my phone is “NOT a Sprint EVO 4G LTE”…not sure why because it definitely is. It is the white one, so is there something different that you have to do compared to the black one?
droid511
Similar to a couple other posts, my phone doesn’t reboot. The app hangs and then when clicked is non responsive. I have updated phone system with the last two weeks, could this be the reason? If so will there be an update to the clever one click method?
“RegawMOD sees my phone for the first step and I click ROOT ME, but my device doesn’t turn off or boot into HBoot/Bootloader. I have downloaded and installed all the required software on my computer, I turned off “stay awake while charging” and still nothing. I get the pop up stating that it is waiting for my phone to reboot, that my phone is not connected, and then it goes away and the readout on the RegawMOD display says “Rebooting to bootloader… DONE,” however, my phone never turned off or booted into bootloader. Once I click on the MOD window again to make it my active window it goes into “not responding” every single time.”
JI
So I also have the “Rebooting to bootloader… DONE” problem. I tried everything from turning of the htc sync, to turning of all internet connection, and nothing seems to work. djR3Z, have you found a solution to this yet. I haven’t found any other sites that say they can root the latest version of Sense.
Alright, so I got through most of the MOD. I am now on “Flash zip in recovery” on the MOD screen with the popup that tells you how to go through TWRP to install RegawMOD_Rooter.zip. On my phone I am in TWRP, but I cannot locate the RegawMOD_Rooter.zip file and I have looked in every folder both on the phone and on my SD card. I chose the option to reboot system and did not have SuperSU in my app drawer. I ran through the MOD again and still could not find the zip file. Please help.
RegawMOD sees my phone for the first step and I click ROOT ME, but my device doesn’t turn off or boot into HBoot/Bootloader. I have downloaded and installed all the required software on my computer, I turned off “stay awake while charging” and still nothing. I get the pop up stating that it is waiting for my phone to reboot, that my phone is not connected, and then it goes away and the readout on the RegawMOD display says “Rebooting to bootloader… DONE,” however, my phone never turned off or booted into bootloader. Once I click on the MOD window again to make it my active window it goes into “not responding” every single time. If I follow the video and plug the phone in before I start RegawMOD then I get an unhandled exception error for ADB when I try to start the program on my computer. If I hit continue on this error the MOD window shows “Starting adb server…” and then just hangs there. If I quit out of the error the MOD closes and I have to go into my task manager to end fastboot.exe before I can try to run it again or I will continue to get the same error. I tried turning fast boot on my phone back on to see if this was part of the problem but I kept having the same problems no matter if I started with my phone plugged in or started the MOD and then plugged my phone in. What am I doing wrong?
http://www.facebook.com/eddie.s.sr Eddie SanMarco Sr
Unfortunately I updated my phone 3 days ago before finding this. Can this work on 2.13.651.1 71ORD ? Thanks, Eddie
kypo
I have the same thing, did you get an answer?
reesejr
It is not letting me download the rooter 64 bit for the evo. How can I get the download and be able to extract it so it can work.
kyakdiver
worked great! thanx
ajinpa
Did exactly what it says it would. EVOlte is now rooted. I did not dl or install the latest OTA, which I’m sure has a lot to do with the fact it worked without any problems on the first try. Two things I am wondering about, however: 1. The bootloader screen says “tampered” (can I remove that without screwing up root?) 2. I was under the impression this method would achieve s-off. How would I go about doing that?
ajinpa
works like a charm
Poozr
I keep getting stuck saying it has not received the email from HTCdev.com. Is this a common problem? or is the server down?
marcomaxo
Same here, have you fixed it?
kevin santella
Cant get this to go through. When the htc.dev part starts it is extremely slow. I get a couple of java script errors and I tell it to continue. The mail notice comes up and then I get an error that the email from htc.dev has failed. Any ideas. I tried both from Chrome and IE9
jans
there was problem subbmiting your token htcdev,,, how can i solved this problem,, please.. help..
AJ
THE REGAWMOD SITE HAS BEEN UNDERGOING MAINTANCE FOR WEEKS…. WHATS UP !! ARE THEY GOING TO GET IT BACK UP OR WHAT… IM SICK OF MY STOC K EVO 4G LTE
Bizzy408
ok so ive seen several people ask this already but have yet to see an answer. I currently with threw the process of rooting my phone and i always get stuck at the very end when it ask me for a zip file that cant be located. is there anyone out there that has a solution to this problem and can help me???
gregh
The latest, yesterday, root file is fixed. The file is located in the sdcard directory. Finally rooted mine.
Victor J Garza
Where did you get this root file and would it be possible you shared it or pointed us to where we can find said file?
Victor J Garza
I’m having the same issue. Got to TWRP but there is no zip file to be found. Can’t find it on the Internets either.
Victor J Garza
I did a factory reset. Once my internal directory was cleared of old junk, the zip transferred to my phone. Root successful.
Kevin Tucker
I get to the last step but then it asks for a zip file that I don’t have. The zip file is RegawMOD_Rooter.zip. It wants me to select it from my internal memory. Do you have this file to download?
Damon.r
I rooted my phone but i do not have the app “supersu” is there a way to install it after the phone has been rooted?
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Yes, you can install it from the Play Store. If you’re rooted it will work. If the root wasn’t successful, it won’t. Download Root Checker Basic to be sure.
gregh
Following the prompts, I get to where the instructions say to find the .zip file and select it. There is no .zip file listed? What am I doing wrong? Thanks Greg
ARB
I have tried 15 20 times and still the phone is not rooted Error remounting file system as RW every time phone is unlocked but not rooted any help would be great.
adrian
Brent good morning i am having a issue here with my evo lte, i followed the steps above and got all the way to downloading 2 of 2 and at that point a error mess of remounting filesystem as RW. i did tyhe process twice, after the second time, i stopped and took a break, During the break, my phone froze up and shut down, i have not been able to get it to turn back on, the computer does not even notice that the phone is plugged either.I tried holding the down volume and power buttons, nothing. please assist me, also this phone is 2 weeks old, and i dont wanna have to buy another one.
Mrdraculya
Please help EVO 4g LTE trying to root and get this error… “pushing root files error remounting file system as RW”
Mrdraculya
Please help! When I try to root my evo 4g lte I get “pushing root files error remounting file system as RW” What do I do?
http://www.wendellkinney.com/ Wendell
Ok, I’ve been rooted for the past few hours and noticed that my network connectivity is kind of messed up. I’m not getting voicemail notifications, I can’t respond to text messages (bouncing back). I did manual profile and network updates but Is there something else I need to do?
http://www.wendellkinney.com/ Wendell
Hey guys, I found out why I wasn’t able to mount the RW or get Superuser files pushed through. One of the main problems is that you might have bad registry files. Run a cleaner (e.g. Advance System Care), clean the bad files, then restart your computer. Rerun the program and everything should work out fine. OH YEAH….I’M ROOTED BABY!!!!
treal
thank you so fin much
Jason Negron
hey what do i have to run to clean my registries? down load a program?
Phil
so, when i try going through the steps. the program stops responding after it has already received the token from HTC and the phone rebooted. thats as far as it goes. But it says the phone is “unlocked” but no superuser or anything like that on the phone. the program freezes at that spot every time.
Wendell
After I click ROOT ME, my phone is rebooted to the *LOCKED* option screen but that’s it. It doesn’t continue. What’s wrong? What do I do?
Joe
How can i back up ALL my data before rooting?
jrellisfamily
HELP! I’ve tried twice to Root my phone, but I get an error at the “Pushing Root Files” – Error remounting file system as RW Suggestions?
jrellisfamily
I have tried twice and then tried a different sites suggestion. My phone will NOT root.
Outlawsys
Brent have you created a way to unroot the phone with as much ease as it was to root the phone? Thanks ahead of time for your efforts.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Its actually very simple to unroot the phone. I’ll try to make a guide soon.
No matter what I do, I cannot get RegawMOD to remount my phone as RW…anyone have any suggestions?
almightyblk
I am having the same issue…
Mrdraculya
Did you find a way around the RW problem? I have the same problem! Everything works up to the last part…
societysownjh
same problem here. Any word on a fix yet????
jdhobz
Uninstall HTC Sync that is what worked for me
Brian
When I click on either “RegawMOD EVO 4G LTE Rooter.exe” link to download the zip file, it actually downloads the .exe application. I don’t see “AndroidLib.dll” downloading, and there is nothing to unzip. Please advise, thanks!
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
The latest version does not have the .dll as a separate file. It is built in so you should only have the .exe
Brian
GREAT, thanks!
Nick
Hey Brent, mine went through the installation fine up to >Pushing Root Files… It’s been on that for about 20 minutes now. There’s an orange led lit up on my phone near the top, but nothing on the screen. Any ideas?
Jacob
Hello, when ever i run this it says MISSING HTC DRIVERS, then get them from htc sync or the zip, but ive installed them about 5 times already.
Jacob
By the way, im running 32bit windows XP if that helps.
bobby williams
i get the same message for the 64bit download, does anyone know how to fix this problem i would really love to root my 4g LTE since there is no 4g LTE around yet lol
http://www.facebook.com/kimberly.fine1 Kimberly Fine
that was fast and amazing… worked first try! thank you so much!!!
Richard Hastings
Hey Brent, do you have any recommended Rom that would be cool to put in the phone? oh by the way thanks for the responses. i have notice a big change in my phone, #1 the battery, and the phone runs more smoother. Thanks again bud.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
You can’t go wrong with Fresh ROM. Hopefully I can get a review of it out in the next week or so but you can grab it over on XDA in the meantime.
Jeff
“error flashing unlock_code.bin” any idea why?
Rick
bricked my phone, had a error at the root push, and now my phone is froze at the home screen, wont even do nothing, but flicker, under the boot loader screen it has tampered in black highlight, I am hoping I am not screwed. I have had problems with this so to speak easy method, can you help me get out of this, I need my phone Please!!!
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
I’d recommend downloading the RUU for your phone and running that. It will reset your device to factory settings.
Rick
got a link please help i am running out of time can i try to root again? it said to rerun root?
I would go ahead and try running the root again first.
Rick
I figured out the teamwin got my phone working right, man if I could get some one to help me just a bit, that would be awesome. you can find me on face book as well. every thing went in all up till it was trying to push the root. it bounced a error, did I not set up the sync right? Face book is under Richard Hastings
Rick
I rooted it, I fixed the frozen screen, then tried rooting process all over again, and it took. in other words, I AM ROOTED, WOOO HOO lmao. I had to screw something up….. but all is well now
BowTieGuy
very interested in unlocking the full capabilities of my new evo 4g lte, but am SUPER nervous about voiding my warranty. is there any way to unroot in case my phone malfuntions?
enlightend1
ok i followed the steps until the first reboot…i put the debugging option on the phone went completely black as if it was rebooting as it should..but never reloaded..i cant turn my phone on or anything..phone was charged to 65%..so i know it couldn’t have died that quick..please help!
JK
I have tried several times now, and a little pop up window keeps poppong up saying to close all instances of Internet Explorer to continue… I dont have IE open at all, but the message wont go away and let me continue… any ideas???
jlabrec
each time i try to do it just gets stuck on the rebooting to bootloader step then when it reboots there it just sits there… any ideas on what i should do?
kmbaugh
I’m having the same trouble
http://www.facebook.com/jay.vanbuskirk.79 Jay Vanbuskirk
nevermind….
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
The newest version does not have AndroidLib.dll in a separate file, it will just be the program, so no worries, just run it!
Error retrieving Unlock_code.bin from email. This is most likely a problem with HTCdev.com. Your phone has not been altered. What steps to take if I get this error message?
Weitang Hu
Thank you very much for your hardwork and contribution. I am a huge fan of HTC but not the software that comes with it. I followed the direction and it worked. So simple and I am able to tether with my phone. Thank you Brent. TIm
http://www.facebook.com/usarmymac Nick McDonald
I’ve had the original EVO and now the LTE. I was and even more so now, am a huge fan of the phones. I’ve read a lot of these walkthroughs and forums suggesting how to do this, but they have always made me nervous about the whole process. I really want to do it for the LTE, especially with how simple it sounds to be done with this automated process, but I an worried about it coming back to bite me later on. How are people getting around it voiding their warranties and insurance coverages? I’ve heard that sprint doesn’t care when you bring it in, but I’ve never tempted the waters.. Could anyone help me understand the ins and outs of this process and the risks if possible?
http://www.facebook.com/usarmymac Nick McDonald
Also, what advantage is there in unlocking the bootloader? Like Gerald below, I am just wanting to be able to access rooted apps and rid my self of some of the trash on the LTE. Ofcourse i also want the free wireless tethering.. So, what is included in custom ROMS? It sounds to me like apps requiring a rooted phone are custom ROMs, but then in discussion some of you make me feel like there is a difference. Could anyone help me not be so naive about all of this?
http://www.facebook.com/usarmymac Nick McDonald
Guess no one wanted to answer the multiple questions I had.. Well, from what I’ve gathered, HTC’s warranty is voided by this process but not Sprint’s.. but it’s ideal to reroot and relock the bootloader..
Anyhow, I did this and it worked flawlessly.. I recommend watching the video that qbking77 has out there on youtube for this!
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Hey Nick, anything specific that you liked about Tim’s video over mine? Just curious so I can improve my videos in the future
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Unlocking the bootloader will give you the ability to flash ROMs. Thats it, but a fairly important ability for many. Just a local root will give you the abilities you’re seeking.
Apps requiring a rooted phone are not custom ROMs. A custom ROM is a complete build of the operating system on the phone. Let me know if youv’e got any other questions!
Method38
how do i access the “recovery screen ? root completed.
Ken
Flawless
Matt
Tried 3 times to root the phone, failed each time at the point where it gets the unlock token from HTCDev. It contacts HTCDev, a screen comes up showing my phones token, it hangs there for about a minute, and then goes blank, and finally an error message. Then the rooting software exits. Any ideas what I am doing wrong? I’m using the x64 version of the software.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
What error message is it?
Matt
Apparently it was some problem on HTCs end, because it works this afternoon. All the HTCDev site stuff ran much faster as well, so I’m going to chalk it up to server issues.
Chris
I got through the 2nd reboot towards the end and then it froze and the last thing I remember seeing on the program was that it was trying to push the root files. But is didn’t take. So it suggested I go through the process again. When I rebooted my phone I had SuperSU on it, but not the Custom recovery. I think thats because I had my phone rooted by another method before. and the last time I had Clockwork Recovery on there and it still is. Now i dont know how to get the Clockwork Recovery off so i can put the Custom Recovery on.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
You can run the process over again and it’ll do it for you. Or you can just flash the recovery on your own if you know how to use fastboot.
Gerald
By no means am I a pro at this, but I followed your root method for the original EVO 4G in order to:
1.) run wireless tether 2.) remove Sprint bloatware 3.) run other apps that require root
I’m looking for the same experience on the EVO 4G LTE. I’m not interested in installing custom ROM’s. So my question is whether the below article is correct in stating that there is a difference in rooting vs. unlocking the bootloader? If so, would I just answer “No” to the unlock bootloader question and still have the ability to do the 3 things I’m looking to do?
That’s correct! You do not need to unlock the bootloader to do those things.
Gerald
Thanks for the quick response… you’re the man!
Danielschafer
So can you then use the tethering programs without being charged xtra $ from Sprint?
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Download WiFi Tether.
Brandon
I got it to work to step 10, but when my phone rebooted and I turned on USB Debugging the program went to Non-Responding. Now when I try to rerun the Root as soon as I plug in the phone it says Non responding on the window… Any thoughts?
Brandon
I just noticed it says “HT25FS409797 Connected – NOT A Sprint Evo 4G LTE!” at the bottom.
But it is a Sprint Evo 4G LTE and the root worked fine when I originally launched it.. After it unlocked the bootloader I started having this problem.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Do you have any other devices connected? Try relocking the bootloader from fastboot and then run the rooter again.
Brandon
Thanks figured it out, somehow HTC Sync was installed on the computer and that was causing issues.. Removing it fixed the problem.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Ah yes, I should’ve thought of that one first lol. Always causes problems
David
That was pretty easy! Thank you very much, now I can say my phone is completed
Eric Jones
Worked great on mine, thanks! Might want to add a note in there about resetting Google Wallet before doing this. I happened to already read about it on Good and Evo, but not everyone has read that.
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
Thanks for reminding me, Eric!
Jmzuccarelli
I have followed the steps 3 times, but each time, it gives me an error message as it gets to reboot 2 of 2. The error message says something like “Superuser did not push root files.” Any thoughts?
Jmzuccarelli
Problem solved. I unchecked the Fastboot in the settings on the phone. Thanks for the easy instructions!!!
Phillymade
Please Help! When I run the program, it reboots to bootlader, and that’s as far as it gets. It never shows fastboot usb. How can I fix this? Here is a video of what happens. http://youtu.be/8Sx0Kbog0HU
http://thedroiddemos.com Brent Klauck (djR3Z)
If you didn’t download in the past 12-18 hours so, download again and run again.
Jed Springer
crashes when I run it. Installed .NET, downloaded htc drivers but when I click on the download box in chrome I get a waiting sign then nothing happens. when i run regawMOD, the image of the phone comes up and it says that it is starting adb server then crashes.
Jed Springer
the htc drivers link is the one that wont install fyi. .NET installed fine as far as I can tell. It appears in my programs list under control panel so i assume its there
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