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{{Note|This guide is only for rooting the HTC One X (Evita).}}

Make sure to find a guide for the right version number (check in Settings->About Phone->Software). Usually, it's the latest version.

  • Latest AT&T Version: 2.20
  • Latest Rogers Version: Unknown
  • Latest Telstra One XL Version: Unknown

AT&T 3.18

  • Download the files here

  • Step One: Download and extract the file

  • Step Two: Get the Htc Drivers(Windows)

  • Step Three: Get adb and fastboot(if you dont have it)

  • Step Four: Do all the commands listed below

      adb push oneXchopper /data/local/tmp/xpwn
    
      adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/busybox
    
      adb push ownage /data/local/tmp/phase1.sh
    
      adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/xpwn /data/local/tmp/busybox
      adb shell 
    
            (within ADB shell)
    
            ln -s /data/local/tmp/busybox /data/local/tmp/sed
    
            /data/local/tmp/xpwn
    
    
      You will see this: 
    
      [+] This may take a few minutes.
    
      [+] Success!
    
      2+0 records in
    
      2+0 records out
    
      1024 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (1024000 bytes/sec)
    
      2+0 records in
    
      2+0 records out
    
      1024 bytes transferred in 0.001 secs (1024000 bytes/sec)
    
      2+0 records in
    
      2+0 records out
    
      1024 bytes transferred in 0.008 secs (128000 bytes/sec)
    
    
      exit (will exit from shell)
    
    
      adb reboot bootloader
    
  • Step Five: Get an unlock code from HTCdev.com

  • Link

AT&T 2.20 X-Factor

In build 2.20: full S-ON is now in effect, which NAND-locks the storage. In other words, you need to unlock the bootloader to gain permanent root.

XDA User Djrbliss built an exploit that gains temporary root access by leveraging two vulnerabilities and uses these newly gained root privileges to overwrite the CID ("superCID"), so that it's possible to unlock the bootloader via HTC's website.

Choose one and only one method below:

Sources

AT&T 2.20 X-Factor

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Introduction

  • Introduction - A quick intro to the rationale and ideals of this guide, and smartphone modding in general.
  • General Setup - Learn how to install and run the tools you need to succeed.
  • Device Guides - Customized, fully decked out guides for rooting each and every device we could find.
  • General OS Customizations - General customizations that work on all devices of a specific OS.

Content Guidelines

  • General Guidelines - The ideals that you should uphold while working with and editing this guide.
  • Device Guide Templates - Templates and general guidelines for creating customized guides for a device.
  • Linux - Run a full desktop OS on your little mobile device; research is being made to make it comfortable to use in the mobile space.

Reference

  • Glossary - Contains all the crazy acronyms and word soup that you'll need to wade through when using this guide.
  • Android Buying Guide for Modders - While modding can fix up an outdated device, it will make your life easier to buy the right device from the start.
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