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Can this unit be rooted using the same Desire HD methods? i.e. - Downgrade, root, and flash new ROM?
My assumption is that it's basically the same hardware, no?
Thank you.
attn1 will be releasing rooting details on Sunday
I hope he has root already :-D
I am not yet an Android user. Will be getting Inspire on Monday. But I was wondering if people think it will be possible to unlock the tethering function after rooting and junk like that? I still have the unlimited data plan so that would be clutch.
Thanks.
You should be able to do this even without root by sideloading (using the sideload wonder machine) a third-party app
junefabrics.com/android/index.php
Very cool, will probably be using that then.
magnumforce2006 said:
You should be able to do this even without root by sideloading (using the sideload wonder machine) a third-party app
junefabrics.com/android/index.php
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That program only supports USB and BT tether though, which kinda sucks. No wifi = fail
rwon said:
That program only supports USB and BT tether though, which kinda sucks. No wifi = fail
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What exactly does that mean? That you have to connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable in order to tether?
dovid said:
B"H
Can this unit be rooted using the same Desire HD methods? i.e. - Downgrade, root, and flash new ROM?
My assumption is that it's basically the same hardware, no?
Thank you.
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Yes, that will work, but you won't have sound when you're done. The kernel drivers are slightly different and we don't have proper source code yet. Also, we want to flash back our radio.
In the meantime, we can use the kernel supplied in the at&t inspire with the DHD roms.
Also, the DHD ENG Hboot maybe be a little squirrely with our radio. We had some oddness, so I don't recommend flashing that.
Update: DHD ENG hboot issue closed - it was another problem. The DHD/MT4G eng Hboot is fine. I don't recooment that newbs flash this - it gives you nothing you can't already do and there is a real possibility of bricking the phone flashing it if you don't know what you're doing.
I am working on a kit that will have everything needed to get root and radio s-off, including scripts to make this a bit easier. You can do this on Windows (provided you have installed the right USB drivers), OSX or Linux.
Note: A gold card *WILL* be needed. I can't include that in the kit. You can save yourselves some time by looking up how to make a gold card and getting that done ahead of time. You will thank yourself for it.
attn1 said:
Yes, that will work, but you won't have sound when you're done. The kernel drivers are slightly different and we don't have proper source code yet. Also, we want to flash back our radio.
In the meantime, we can use the kernel supplied in the at&t inspire with the DHD roms.
Also, the DHD ENG Hboot maybe be a little squirrely with our radio. We had some oddness, so I don't recommend flashing that. I am working on a kit that will have everything needed to get root and radio s-off, including scripts to make this a bit easier. You can do this on Windows (provided you have installed the right USB drivers), OSX or Linux.
Note: A gold card *WILL* be needed. I can't include that in the kit. You can save yourselves some time by looking up how to make a gold card and getting that done ahead of time. You will thank yourself for it.
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Researching it now..
Update:
looks pretty simple.
Will the gold card need to be the card that I use for the phone after I root or can I just use any micro SDHC card and then replace it when I'm done?
slapdaddy said:
Will the gold card need to be the card that I use for the phone after I root or can I just use any micro SDHC card and then replace it when I'm done?
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I think its just to root the phone with and that's all.
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Props to attn1 for getting the inspire rooted this quickly. I got my phone on monday and by using his method (and his hours of help) it was rooted by early wednesday morning.
Now I am impatiently waiting for a compatible CM7.
Is there a minimum size for the sd card for gold card? Can the sd card be used for normal usage afterwards?
My luck will be that none of my 3 micro sd cards will work for a gold card.
really not looking forward to a gold card method. Although its not difficult might hold out for a version without the hassle.
I am looking how to do a Gold Card and I keep seeing that you need the phone in order to do it. Is that true? ATTN1 said get it done ahead of time, so can you do it without the phone?
I don't really care so much about custom rom's, all I want is wifi hotspot and hsupa being enabled.
Hope this isn't too complicated. I plan on buying the phone, trying it out stock, and if I decide to keep it, root it for the 2 features above.
Anyone know if this rooting methode is going to be compatible with the telus HTC Desire HD?
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Anyone know if this rooting methode is going to be compatible with the telus HTC Desire HD?
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In looking at the process that attn1 describes, it should work with Telus, however, you would probably need to flash the Telus kernel instead of the Inspire kernel and use the Telus radio instead of the Inspire radio just to be safe.
It looks like the kit that attn1 is putting together will have specific pieces for the Inspire. You may want to visit and search the DHD forum for rooting specifics about the Telus DHD.
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Hey all,
First up, apologies if this topic is buried somewhere, I searched to no avail.
K, issue: when attempting to make a gc I get to the step after you have sdk saved to the c/. However at the point where you type in command prompt: adb devices, it reports back as if nothing is connected. Now this is an indication that the drivers are not installed or missing. I have done everything I can think of and have read to do, uninstall - reconnect...no workie, tried to reinstall from the sdk drivers, again no good.
Has anyone else experienced this problem and if so were you able to fix it and if so can you help a brotha out. I mean I'm over here doing all kinds of cool flashing to my wifes HD2 and getting jealous.
Thanks in advance for any help you ask can provide
MT3g 1.2 32A (one with the 3.5 jack)
Windows XP sp3
Syn
Why a GoldCard? U like to Root? If u like to downgrade or unbrand, root your Phone with the One Click Method and Flash an original ROM.
Here is the Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725738
some carriers like the one I am on, locked down the software and one click does not work, so a gold card is needed, and a downgrade before one can root. I am on a regional carrier, cellular south and had to do this, the gold card was the hardest part, it was hard to find a brand that would take the software, pny worked for me...
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Why a GoldCard? U like to Root? If u like to downgrade or unbrand, root your Phone with the One Click Method and Flash an original ROM.
That thread that you directed me to didn't mention anything about support for the MT3G, looks like is a desire method. Although one person did say they were looking to do this on their evo in there but nothing came of it.
So is there any verification that this would work on a MT3G?
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some carriers like the one I am on, locked down the software and one click does not work, so a gold card is needed, and a downgrade before one can root. I am on a regional carrier, cellular south and had to do this, the gold card was the hardest part, it was hard to find a brand that would take the software, pny worked for me...
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It's not that the sd card wont take the software, the damn thing wont even recognize my phone, as if it isn't even there. There has to be something simple I am missing...I hope.
OMFG!!!!
NAMION said here :
"Try uninstalling the mass storage driver for the phone, this worked for me"
Did it and it worked! Hope it helps others, take care I'm off to root that som'bish!
First, I would like to note that I searched the XDA site both with their search bar and through Google's engine, and could not locate an answer.
Today I successfully rooted my AT&T HTC Inspire 4G, using the guide on the CyanogenMod wiki, the radio image provided in attn1's kit, and the Telus Kernel to get sound back, using Ubuntu-Linux.
Of course this process involved creating a Goldcard. I used an 8GB Sandisk microSD card, pretty much identical to the one which came with the phone. Do I still need this card for anything? Now that I have root access, S-OFF and ClockworkMod running, will it be required again for any reason?
I am asking, because I would like to get a 32GB card to hold my large music library, and give this card to a friend.
I was actually wondering the same thing. I read in other threads that the best SD card to use for the root is the 8GB that came with it. I have a 32 also
No, you do not need the original card anymore.
I read just now on another thread that a Goldcard works by forcing the bootloader to ignore the CID of a ROM, thereby allowing a modified stock ROM with the incorrect CID to be flashed.
Given that, I would think that to flash back to a stock ROM I would need a Goldcard. But now that I have S-OFF, is that CID-checking feature no longer present?
Ok im not sure if many people have done this yet but i managed to unlock the security of my phone and manage a full root on my INCS..
basically i followed all the steps mentioned in the alpharevx q and a thread...but made a few changes....instaed of using the optus rom i used the htc_wwe rom...and while making a gold card i noticed that instead of using mmc1 or mmc0 it worked with mmc 2 which i figured out thanks to gold card helper which can be downloaded using the market...also another tip while using the CID, instead of typing it you can simply copy it in cmd, that way it prevents mistakes( also im sure many must be knowing how to do this so i guess its redundant to mention it but what the heck )
p.s. alpharevx does not work with the native asian rom hence i had to use the other one...although its in beta stage it worked perfectly on my phone
anyways if anyone needs help lemme know
This is great! Some of these methods might be used to crack the Sensation's Bootloader, I'm going to go pass this along to the eager minds of the sensation forum, see if they can get anything out of it! Congratulations!
how do I root and S-off my incredible s?
install a rooted rom for you phone
I have a Sensation which is currently running the stock ICS ROM. It's all going well except for the fact I can't encrypt the internal memory, only the Micro SD. Is there a way I can hack the device encryption back onto the phone or is there a custom ROM that supports it?
I assume ICS ROMs based on Sense 4, AOSP and CM9 still have this feature enabled?
No idea why HTC left it out TBH
Anyone? To add insult to injury my HBOOT isn't supported by Revolutionary either, so no S-OFF for me.
If there's a patch I can flash in CWM (I got the HTC Dev method working) which just activates the device encryption on the stock ROM that'd be awesome.
You can s off with the juopunutbear method. Here's a link to read.many have been successful in this method. More guides available in the search area. It's worth a look. At least you know you can s off successfully. Hope this helps
Thanks. Think I might just use this guide though, not really comfortable putting wires into my phone
Yes I see you're going to continue to stay s on. As long as you know you do have a option to fully s off. You must do what you're comfortable with! If the wire trick makes you uneasy its best not to try it. Best wishes!
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Phone: HTC Inspire 4g
Had since: March 2011
I see two tools that are recommended to get S-OFF- The HTC SuperTool and the Ace Hack Kit. Which one should I use?
I have a spare MicroSD card which I will root the phone with so I don't lose my data. Is this a viable method? (I dont care about the stuff on the phone's internal drive)
I plan on flashing the Android Revolution ROM. How do I go about doing this? I am a complete newbie to this.
I have no idea about which is the super tool. The best thing is to read and find out which one you feel more comfortable with.
Do not use the htc dev method. It is quite easy to unlock using their method but tends to be complicated to flash different roms. Before rooting, read read and read.
Once you are rooted. Download cwm or romtoolbox or 4ext, the latter being the prefered one here.
Make a backup of your current rom.
Full wipe: wipe data, cache and dalvik and wipe all partitions except sd card.
Flash the rom of your choice. First boot after flashing usually takes about five minutes on average.
Edit: I don't believe the htc method works with the inspire.
Sent from a dream.
Arkona said:
Phone: HTC Inspire 4g
Had since: March 2011
I see two tools that are recommended to get S-OFF- The HTC SuperTool and the Ace Hack Kit. Which one should I use?
I have a spare MicroSD card which I will root the phone with so I don't lose my data. Is this a viable method? (I dont care about the stuff on the phone's internal drive)
I plan on flashing the Android Revolution ROM. How do I go about doing this? I am a complete newbie to this.
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best choice is the advanced ace hack kit hands down, if you run into trouble there is a IRC chat to help. But read the instructions several times before you try it.
This is the HTC SuperTool:
forum.xda-developers(DOT)com/showthread.php?t=1343114
Arkona said:
This is the HTC SuperTool:
forum.xda-developers(DOT)com/showthread.php?t=1343114
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Well, I can only tell u that the Advanced Hack Kit is the only game in town for the Inspire. The super tool might work to give you temp root with I don´t think it will give u S-OFF, SuperCID and sim unlock...I am not sure thou.
The Hack Kit works great and you have support in case you get stuck, but it is compulsory that u read the effen manual and the op of the Hack Kit thread.
Take into consideration that replacing bootloaders is a delicate process and that if you mess it you can end up with a $300.- brick in the worst case. Gingerbread shipped devices are no longer compatible with froyo RUU's that where used to gain S-OFF, so I would use the tool that all inspire users have. Needless to say that I am a OP in the IRC channel...
Arkona said:
Phone: HTC Inspire 4g
Had since: March 2011
I see two tools that are recommended to get S-OFF- The HTC SuperTool and the Ace Hack Kit. Which one should I use?
I have a spare MicroSD card which I will root the phone with so I don't lose my data. Is this a viable method? (I dont care about the stuff on the phone's internal drive)
I plan on flashing the Android Revolution ROM. How do I go about doing this? I am a complete newbie to this.
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I would personally recommend AceHack hit..It doesn't involve much of a process.I too was a bit confused what to choose,but believe me when u r in this site and search and read properly,everything will be alright.As everyone would say,i too will insist you to research properly about what you are doing..Root and flash as per your choice!!