*Note – This method of rooting currently doesn’t allow you to flash new kernels (so no overclocking) but you can flash new ROMs. If you haven’t done OTA update to HBOOT 1.50, please follow the method outlined here instead.
This new rooting method from HTC works on software version 2.08.651.2 and later using HTC’s unlock method. You can also do it on all platforms including Windows, Linux, and Mac.
Before we begin, check the software number on your phone by going to Setting
Here’s how to root your HTC Evo 4G on HBOOT 2.18 with S-OFF!
Step 1. Check the Software number on your HTC Evo 4G. If you have 4.67.651.3 or later, this method will work. If you have an older version, try the easier root method, don’t need to do this.
Step 2. Take the battery out and back in. Then boot into bootloader by holding down Volume Down and Power button together.
Step 3. You should see that your phone says “LOCKED (OOW)”, HB
So, you want to install custom ROMs on your HTC Evo 4G LTE? Well, you will need to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP recovery.
This will work on Android ICS 4.0.3, 4.0.4 and Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1, 4.1.2.
Before we begin, if you want to save personal settings, apps, SMS text messages, we highly recommend you to root your HTC Evo 4G LTE first (non-unlock bootloader method) if you are on software version 1.22.651.1 or less. Then use GMail for contacts, SMS Text Backup app for backing
For this week’s ROM of the week, check out MeanBean ROM for your HTC Evo 4G LTE.
Based on stock Sense, MeanBean ROM brings you goodies like overclocking up to 1.8Ghz, battery saving feature to enable only one core when screen is off, power toggles, long-press back to kill, and other goodies.
If you are looking for some good, stable Sense-based custom ROM for your Evo 4G LTE, check out MeanBean ROM this week(end) and do let me know what you think!
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For Sprint and VirginMobile HTC Evo 3D ROM of the week, check out InBred ROM!
Based on Android 4.0.3 ICS and Sense 3.6, InBred ROM brings you a nice red-theme along with your favorite HTC Sense or Apex launcher. You will be able to also tweak the UI with its Inbred Tweaks app, which is very similar to LeeDroid Tweaks but a little bit different.
Inbred ROM does come with an AROMA graphical installer that allows you to choose Sense or Senseless launcher and some additional customization you can expect during installation including the ability to choose Sprint or VirginM
For this week’s HTC Evo 3D GSM ROM of the week, check out the SkyDragon3D ROM.
Based on official ICS Android 4.0.3 and Sense 3.6, the SkyDragon3D ROM keeps stability/features of stock ROM while adding goodies like Beats Audio, overclocking up to 1.836Ghz, LeeDroid Tweaks, and other performance/network tweaks to make your Evo 3D experience better.
If you are looking for good, stable Sense ROM, check SkyDragon3D ROM out this week(end) and do let me know what you think!
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For this week’s HTC Evo 4G LTE ROM of the week, check out the latest version of JellyBAM ROM with Android 4.2.2.
Based on three different ROMs AOKP, CM10.1, and ParanoidAndroid, the latest JellyBAM ROM brings you AOKP ROM Control (See full tutorial here on how to use ROM Control Settings), CyanogenMod stability, and ParanoidAndroid Hybrid settings for running your phone/apps in Phone/Tablet/Hybrid mode.
If you don’t have time to install many AOSP ROMs
For GSM Evo 3D this week, check out RootBox ROM with Android 4.2.2, AOKP ROM Control, and Per-DPI control using Xposed App Settings.
Based on pure Android 4.2.2, the RootBox ROM brings you the latest bleeding edge of Android 4.2.2, AOKP’s latest ROM Control settings to tweak UI, and stability you can expect from AOSP ROMs. Of course, there is a bug with the camcorder being a bit static but if that doesn’t bother you too much, RootBox ROM can still be a great daily driver.
Some notable features include advanced phone settings, phone noise suppression, RootB
For Sprint Evo 3D, check out the SmoothCriminal ROM with ICS and Sense 3.6. I’ve actually been following this ROM for awhile and it looks like the latest version is pretty darn stable and comes loaded with more features than you can appreciate.
Some notable feature include CPU overclocked to 1.5Ghz, GPU 3D overclocked to 300Mhz (you can also overclock up to 320Mhz), GPU 2D overclocked to 266Mhz, full Beats by Dre integrated, Dolby Mobile, Camera Mods (HDR, panorama, 1250 ISO, front 720P HD recording), 5×4 Rosie, and a ton more.
And of course, the best part
For this week’s ROM of the week, check out ThunderShock ROM for HTC Evo 4G.
Based on Android 2.3.7, the ThunderShock ROM is based off an older CyanogenMod build but with lots of enhancements added.
Some notable features include Jelly Bean wallpapers, App2SD, Seeder app (enable it for faster UI), native wifi tethering, and performance/network/battery optimizations.
Best of all, ThunderShock ROM has everything working out of the box (as you can expect from older CyanogenMod base), so you can use it as a daily driver.
Check it out this week(end) and le
For this week’s ROM of the week for rooted HTC Evo 4G LTE users, check out this CM10.1 ROM modded with Xperia Z launcher and AC!D Sound Mod.
Compiled on the latest CM10.1 Android 4.2.2, this ROM provides you the stability of CM10.1 plus Xperia Z experience and great battery life.
If you are looking for some fresh change-up, give this ROM a go this week and do let me know what you think!
*Note – 1080P video recording (use 720P instead) and HDMI output/MHL is broken on this ROM.
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For this week’s ROM of the week on the Sprint HTC Evo 3D, check out the NegaLite BluROM, also support Virgin Mobile Evo 3D users.
Based on stock Sense 3.6, the NegaLite BluROM comes with graphical AROMA installer with optimized options for overclocking (for gamers).
You can expect some serious performance on this ROM with overclocked settings, be aware your battery life may be shortened if you do decide to overclock.
Other notable features include full LeeDroid tweaks to tweak your UI, Google Now (by holding down Search button), camera mods, full Beats
For this week’s Evo 4G ROM of the week, we are going to travel back in time to “The Classic ROM”. Last released almost a year ago, the Classic ROM brings stable, optimized Gingerbread 2.3.5 and Sense 1.0 while offering users the ability to customize their ROM.
Although this ROM may be old, it’s still one of the best hidden gems for the HTC Evo 4G, bringing you better performance/battery life on top of all the customization it brings.
If you are looking for a good daily driver that keeps all of your phone’s functionality, definitely give
