HTC EVO 4G LTE gives it up, gets rooted on its first day on the town (video)

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It's a rite of passage for newly released Android uberphones: the inevitable [root][3]. Just one day after [Sprint][4] managed to get its flagship device [out of customs][5] and [into subscribers' hands][6], comes a one-click solution for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X users. By running a simple script compiled by _XDA_ member Zedomax, [EVO 4G LTE][7] owners will be able to install both busybox and superuser hassle-free, giving them the admin privileges required for nearly unrestricted tinkering. Bear in mind, this underground workaround won't unlock that HTC bootloader, so a future filled with custom ROMs is still slightly out of reach. Ready to claim mastery of your device? Then click on the source below for the requisite downloads and hand-holding video how-to's.

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