Although Ill probably be flogged for this... here we go. I just bought an att inspire for me and my parents. Anyway seems significantly more difficult a process than past devices ive owned; tilt 2, tilt 1, etc...
Anyways just curious if someone could spell this out for me in detail specifically for an att branded inspire from start to finish?
#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
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Adam, we going to see some of your magic for the inspire? I hope so..
Yes just follow this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
thanks guys but this really doesn't help. Ive already seen these threads and its like reading another language. I have been loading custom roms for years and never faced this sort of difficulty, honestly ready to just go back to wm 6.5.
I dont think its you guys on the forums responsibility to put this in clear terms but would appreciate if someone could lend a hand. Like a start to finish guide for someone who is completely new to this device and the android os...
Like, what to i need to back up, wtf is booting into recovery and how is this done??? You see what i mean? To someone who is brand new to this device this is not as clear as everyone Ive asked makes it sound. I do not want the geniuses on here taking offense to this because your work is what makes this site tick but a clearly laid out and detailed process would be very much appreciated.
It really is as simple as what he says.
1: download bubbys one click method from here: http://www.inspiringandroid.com/htc/inspire/3-21-11_RC2.exe
2: Watch the video of this method on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sQFoS_m_8
3: follow video from youtube while doing the root.
4: download and install a rom of your choice or keep the one from bubby.
5: enjoy.
(or you can use the hack kit but i personally am not familiar with it.)
adamholden85 said:
#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
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Adam, happy to see with an Inspire
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adamholden85 said:
#1-G-O-L-D C-A-R-D
#2-H-A-C-K K-I-T
#3-F-O-L-L-L-O-W T-H-E I-N-S-T-R-U-C-T-I-O-N-S.
Now that I have spelled it out, in all seriousness, just download those two things from the second sticky post and follow the instructions. Took me an hour bc of pc issues but relatively straight forward.
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woohoo ADAM! its true you are coming to this forum
swtaltima said:
thanks guys but this really doesn't help. Ive already seen these threads and its like reading another language. I have been loading custom roms for years and never faced this sort of difficulty, honestly ready to just go back to wm 6.5.
I dont think its you guys on the forums responsibility to put this in clear terms but would appreciate if someone could lend a hand. Like a start to finish guide for someone who is completely new to this device and the android os...
Like, what to i need to back up, wtf is booting into recovery and how is this done??? You see what i mean? To someone who is brand new to this device this is not as clear as everyone Ive asked makes it sound. I do not want the geniuses on here taking offense to this because your work is what makes this site tick but a clearly laid out and detailed process would be very much appreciated.
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the key is:
after you root, when you restart hold volume down. that opened up a world of ROMS to me.
if I had not already rooted, I would write a step by step for you.
just watch the video.
also, back up your contacts and messages to something - google or mobilego or another program like titanium backup (pre-root) before you do anything. expect to reinstall apps. (amazon is great b/c it keeps track of what you install so you can do an easy reinstall)
hey guys I have a questions. I have my phone rooted using the Simple one Click method, so that that mean my Inspire is also unlocked, like if I put a different sim it would it work or not.
If you just bought the Inspire, you more than likely don't have anything on the phone yet that needs to be backed up other than contacts, which can easily be restored via HTC sync. Bubby's method will spoon-feed you through the entire process, as the tool will do all of the dirty work for you, including the making of your Gold Card. The hack kit is just a little more hands-on, but is just as easy to use. Read through the instructions for both methods, look at the FAQs, and take a look at the threads for each method. You'll see that almost every problem that was run into was solved just by going to the FAQs or by following a quick link from the thread. If terminology is intimidating you, the Devs always do a great job of explaining steps/procedures in layman's terms. The Inspire is a challenge to root because of the necessary ROM-downgrade so that the phone can become exploitable, but take your time with the procedure and you'll get it knocked out on no time. Good luck.
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hey guys I have a questions. I have my phone rooted using the Simple one Click method, so that that mean my Inspire is also unlocked, like if I put a different sim it would it work or not.
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Yes this is something I would like to understand too... does the bubby or the hack kit process unlock the phone so that it could be used in other countries or with other domestic carriers?
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Wait been flashing for years? I was on the original tilt (kaiser) and had to flash through recovery lmao!!! Nobody can give better details,watch the video dude. By far easiest way to do the process.
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As someone who has just rooted and I am a noob on Android phones. just take your time and read up on the rooting process before you start.It does look intimidating at first,but if you can follow instructions,its really not that hard. The above methods is what I used and good luck.
The point is that it's a little bit of a leap of faith... you have to follow the steps as you go not knowing what the instruction itself is gonna do the most of the time... the language is indeed intimidating but let's face it... if they say 'boot in recovery mode pressing the power button while you hold volume down' you don't need an explanation of what recovery mode means.... you just press the buttons in the order.. eventually u will understand the rest...
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ok so bubbys program worked very easy. Thanks guys it just seemed a bit intimidating at first.
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Hmm...if this was me who asked a question like this I would have gotten a UTFSE.
spyz88 said:
Hmm...if this was me who asked a question like this I would have gotten a UTFSE.
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We purposely gave this guy a pass to annoy you
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Bamatide2007 said:
It really is as simple as what he says.
1: download bubbys one click method from here:
2: Watch the video of this method on youtube
3: follow video from youtube while doing the root.
4: download and install a rom of your choice or keep the one from bubby.
5: enjoy.
(or you can use the hack kit but i personally am not familiar with it.)
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Just finished up Bubby's root method + Youtube vid, and I definitely recommend it. The Inspire's my first Android (smartphone, even) and I found rooting it using bubby's a very simple process. Check it out.
hey bro bubbys method is not working anymore or is it?? because everytime i try to download it i get a blank page can somebody tell me whats up thanks? and im new to this so im sorry in advance if this is not the right section or thread to ask a question!
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hey bro bubbys method is not working anymore or is it?? because everytime i try to download it i get a blank page can somebody tell me whats up thanks? and im new to this so im sorry in advance if this is not the right section or thread to ask a question!
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Instead of just clicking the link, try right clicking the link and select 'open in new tab'. Theres been several links and downloads that have done that to me too and the opening in new tab seems to work.
Edit: Its working for me here at work (WinXP machine) but home machine (Win7) it will do that also, pop up a blank window and even have the security bar at the top and nothing happens after approving security. But if I open in new tab instead, works every time
Related
This guide is for if you are on Android 2.1 if you are on 2.2 or you want 2.2 use this guide.
UPDATED 10/11
This new guide was created to replace the aging Pimp my Captivate guide by systoxity and myself. It has been updated with ALL NEW information updated to the latest developments. Chapters include:
New additions in red:
Drivers
Rooting
Clockwork Recovery
Sideloading
Removing AT&T Apps
Market Access
Unlock
Desktop Syncing
Launcher Pro
Battery Optimizations
Wireless Tether
Super Circle Battery
TV Out
LCD Density Hack
ODIN
This guide was created to be as user friendly as possible, so the easiest method was was shown for all of the above, even if it is not the best.
PLEASE READ THIS GUIDE BEFORE POSTING ANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE IT IS MOST LIKELY ALREADY POSTED
You can download the guide from this link.
If you would like to help out with the guide that would be great. Just PM me the section and I may include it in the next version of the guide.
This guide took a lot of work. If it helped you please consider donating a few dollars. http://bit.ly/cplmLk
I must ask the reasoning behind the pdf versus just formatting a nice post. Seems like a meaningless extra step
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Nicely done! But I have to agree with MT, why doesn't someone put all of this info in the Wiki?
fugeelama said:
Nicely done! But I have to agree with MT, why doesn't someone put all of this info in the Wiki?
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I put it as a PDF because then I can format it better so it is easier to look at. Additionally it can be printed. I did not post it on the wiki yet because it seems like no one has been using the wiki lately and it hasn't been updated.
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I put it as a PDF because then I can format it better so it is easier to look at. Additionally it can be printed. I did not post it on the wiki yet because it seems like no one has been using the wiki lately and it hasn't been updated.
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so be the one to update it! I used the kaiser wiki a lot because it had tons of info. If you build it, they will come.
Good to hear the guide has been updated. I am getting my phone in a few weeks.
In your guide you say that a person may possibly return there phone to stock to get the Samsung updates for the GPS fix and Lag fix. How does one do this? I have not installed any other ROMS. I have only used the Pimp My Captivate Guide.
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In your guide you say that a person may possibly return there phone to stock to get the Samsung updates for the GPS fix and Lag fix. How does one do this? I have not installed any other ROMS. I have only used the Pimp My Captivate Guide.
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No. I said that if you use the lag fix or GPS fix you will probably have to use odin to go back to stock or else something will happen when you install the official OTA update.
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No. I said that if you use the lag fix or GPS fix you will probably have to use odin to go back to stock or else something will happen when you install the official OTA update.
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Oh sorry. I misunderstood. One more question. I f I decide to return the phone to ATT do I just go through the normal recovery process. The ATT store here doesn't really check anything.
cajuncartfan said:
Oh sorry. I misunderstood. One more question. I f I decide to return the phone to ATT do I just go through the normal recovery process. The ATT store here doesn't really check anything.
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The best bet would be to run Odin. I don't really know how to do that but thats the only 100% way to undo mods.
I'm confused???
Maybe I'm missing the point but don't you already have a sticky about this in the same forum? Do you want this as a replacement to other one?
lol ATW, his post says that RTP
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Maybe I'm missing the point but don't you already have a sticky about this in the same forum? Do you want this as a replacement to other one?
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Yes, this one replaces his older one.
Awesome job putting this together. I will definitely reference it (and donate) when I get my unit in.
One thing though, it appears that your link under the "how to root" section doesn't work. It tries redirecting but never resolves. You might want to check that out. It wouldn't pull up in FF, IE, or Chrome
jbright44 said:
Awesome job putting this together. I will definitely reference it (and donate) when I get my unit in.
One thing though, it appears that your link under the "how to root" section doesn't work. It tries redirecting but never resolves. You might want to check that out. It wouldn't pull up in FF, IE, or Chrome
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ok sure. I will replace it later today. Also I may add some battery and performance optimization tips. The unlocking guide also needs to be updated with my new Mac unlock tool and the newer version of the PC one. Is there any guide that you would like me to specifically add?
I appreciate what you did with the previous guide. It helped me quite a bit in getting started with learning the ins and outs of the Android system and my Captivate.
I tried to install the super circle battery mod a few nights ago, and I made a terribly n00bish mistake in using the wrong build (not style) version for my phone, blanking the screen and making it unuseable. This necessitated a hunt on how to return the setting to stock, so this mandated a hunt for how to use Odin. And, of course, the forums were in maintenance mode when I was ROM hunting, making a stressful situation even more fun But it's back on, SuperRootered, and lag-fixed, and running better than ever before.
The wiki was a great idea, but the wiki was a pain to navigate...it was often just easier to search the forums. I'm probably going to blog on using Odin for flashing in the near future (if nothing else than for my own reference), but it'd be nice for some sort of introductory article on Nandroid and Titanium and how to use them as well. It'd be easier for me if the SDK would ever install on my machine, but I'll have to take time and dedicate a day to setting all this stuff up.
Pdf is fine, but there is no reason all the information can't be listed in the original post. thanks for the work though, the wiki helped me out when I got the phone.
I think it is a mistake to include sideload wonder machine as the only pc option for simplicity reasons, especially since you go into command line with the circle battery
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Shwiggie said:
I appreciate what you did with the previous guide. It helped me quite a bit in getting started with learning the ins and outs of the Android system and my Captivate.
I tried to install the super circle battery mod a few nights ago, and I made a terribly n00bish mistake in using the wrong build (not style) version for my phone, blanking the screen and making it unuseable. This necessitated a hunt on how to return the setting to stock, so this mandated a hunt for how to use Odin. And, of course, the forums were in maintenance mode when I was ROM hunting, making a stressful situation even more fun But it's back on, SuperRootered, and lag-fixed, and running better than ever before.
The wiki was a great idea, but the wiki was a pain to navigate...it was often just easier to search the forums. I'm probably going to blog on using Odin for flashing in the near future (if nothing else than for my own reference), but it'd be nice for some sort of introductory article on Nandroid and Titanium and how to use them as well. It'd be easier for me if the SDK would ever install on my machine, but I'll have to take time and dedicate a day to setting all this stuff up.
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I'm confused about what you are trying to say about this guide.
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Pdf is fine, but there is no reason all the information can't be listed in the original post. thanks for the work though, the wiki helped me out when I got the phone.
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Ya I just gave up on the wiki because no one edited it and it was hard to navigate.
Great!
Thank's a lot for this guide! i followed it yesterday with awesome results.
Are you planning on updating it with other information? Or will i have to learn about ROMs and what titanium does on my own? lol
I would also like to know how to set everything back to stock on a Mac.
Thanks again!
You may have seen this, you may not have. It's only been up 8 hours...
seems sweet to me!
http://www.akaskriller.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=1077
Looks pretty straightforward and simple. I downloaded the file but won't be able to try it until I get home from work later. Has anyone had success with this yet?
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Dude do not trust that site... why can't you guys the method on xda everything is confirm by us
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This honestly looks like it took longer then it took me to root my MT4G with the visionary method.
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Jaskwith said:
This honestly looks like it took longer then it took me to root my MT4G with the visionary method.
Ya know it wouldn't be bad to use this for the sim unlock, already aside for the s-off, it did take me less time with visionary also, like 2 mins this is taking like 5 and only to say, you can give any commands regardless but how do you know it wasn't pushed by adb or something? Need verify then profit, looks simple enough. And dev never posted step to step directions despite a video just briefly explaining
i mean what if someone was deaf or derp? you think they're going to understand the video?
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I'll look at it. I've been trying to build a one click root for 3 weeks now, and im not sure if its actually possible with the tools we currently have available.
edit: Yeah, he got exactly where i did, only i decided it was pointless to release this. It just pushes the needed files and then you have to run everything as you normally would through the terminal emulator. makes pushing the files easier if you dont know what needs to go where, buts thats about it.
This is not a new way to root but a way for people that cant follow instructions very well way to root. This is using the methods found here in the forum allready like gfree but it has packaged everything together and he has written a script to execute some of the steps and to install things where they need to be. I am surprised that this hasn't been done sooner by someone. I am already rooted so I cant test it out, but I did look it over and it all looks great. I am curious to see the feedback. I didn't have a problem using the other methods and could do them just as easy as this is but I do have a little more experiance than alot of people that are trying to root their phone.
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I'll look at it. I've been trying to build a one click root for 3 weeks now, and im not sure if its actually possible with the tools we currently have available.
edit: Yeah, he got exactly where i did, only i decided it was pointless to release this. It just pushes the needed files and then you have to run everything as you normally would through the terminal emulator. makes pushing the files easier if you dont know what needs to go where, buts thats about it.
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Damn!!! I hate when I am typing a response and then I post it only to see pretty much the same thing I just posted
I figured this was pretty much what you had going a bit ago but I never saw you say anything about it after u sent it to that 1 guy. I think this will help a few people that have a hard time understanding where to put stuff and what have you.
Just use theunlockr.com method...fast...easy..simple...
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It seems legit, but I haven't tried it, so I wouldn't know. On an unrelated note, the guy in the video seems like a cocky douche and the other guy is laughing for no reason most of the time.
EDIT: But it looks like it's Windows only, so I can't try it.
ELBdelorean said:
It seems legit, but I haven't tried it, so I wouldn't know. On an unrelated note, the guy in the video seems like a cocky douche and the other guy is laughing for no reason most of the time.
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I agree completely!!!
TrueBlue_Drew said:
Damn!!! I hate when I am typing a response and then I post it only to see pretty much the same thing I just posted
I figured this was pretty much what you had going a bit ago but I never saw you say anything about it after u sent it to that 1 guy. I think this will help a few people that have a hard time understanding where to put stuff and what have you.
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Yeah that where i ended up. I wasn't happy with it since you still needed to manually do everything in the term emulator, which is really the only tedious part of rooting. Everything else is simple. To use this you need to setup adb, but by itself is enough instruction to learn how to copy the needed files to the specified location. could still be helpful, and it definitely wont cause any more issues than the normal root procedure.
Working on the oneclick, i got to the point where i could root my phone in about 30 seconds longer than it takes to reboot twice, and this might take longer for me. lol.
this is for people who don't know how to read and follow simple instruction and IMHO, and i know some will share this opinion.
If you cannot read and follow SIMPLE instructions you shouldn't root your phone.
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this is for people who don't know how to read and follow simple instruction and IMHO, and i know some will share this opinion.
If you cannot read and follow SIMPLE instructions you shouldn't root your phone.
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I pretty much agree with that. Theres to much harm you can do with a rooted phone by being uninformed.
option94 said:
I pretty much agree with that. Theres to much harm you can do with a rooted phone by being uninformed.
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I'd lay down my phone in a bet that more Android phones have been truly bricked by ignorance more than anything else. I also wonder how many people that have thought they've "bricked" their phones really haven't but because they do not want to take the time to learn and and get out of the boot loop or a flash stuff via fastboot.
option94 said:
Yeah that where i ended up. I wasn't happy with it since you still needed to manually do everything in the term emulator, which is really the only tedious part of rooting. Everything else is simple. To use this you need to setup adb, but by itself is enough instruction to learn how to copy the needed files to the specified location. could still be helpful, and it definitely wont cause any more issues than the normal root procedure.
Working on the oneclick, i got to the point where i could root my phone in about 30 seconds longer than it takes to reboot twice, and this might take longer for me. lol.
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Actually he included the adb files in his zip so it sets it up so his script can do the file transfer.
I do completely agree though that if people just learned, read and searched a little bit more about Android and their phone, they would be alot better off and have less problems.
Still need drivers installed. could be a point of failure for people unwilling to do it on their own.
ELBdelorean said:
It seems legit, but I haven't tried it, so I wouldn't know. On an unrelated note, the guy in the video seems like a cocky douche and the other guy is laughing for no reason most of the time.
EDIT: But it looks like it's Windows only, so I can't try it.
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LOL this guy is a comedian at least.
"It is semi-automatic, its not a gun its a program."
"If you don't know how to do that, thats you know a whole another video I guess."
"See how the cords going of on to the fk'n black abyss."
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LOL this guy is a comedian at least.
"It is semi-automatic, its not a gun its a program."
"If you don't know how to do that, thats you know a whole another video I guess."
"See how the cords going of on to the fk'n black abyss."
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I laughed several times when I watched. hehe I like the black abyss part
The Visionary/gfree method takes no more than 5 minutes if you include the reboots and checking to make sure it worked.
I originaly followed the Hack Kit to Root my Inspire but recently came upon another Inspire, does the One Click Root/Radio S-Off accomplish the same thing as the hack kit ?
yep
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Except for the black cwm screen but there is a fix for it if you go two or three pages back I have a thread posted
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The hack kit IMO is easy enough it's worth doing it that way over the "one click" method.
The CWM black screen is due to something not going right with the Super One Click...even with a fix for it wouldn't you sleep better knowing it was done right from the start?
I used Simple One Click and never had the cwm black screen. Not everybody has that issue.
what blank screen issue? you're scaring me
I hope this doesn't become another versus thread, we've already been down this road. They're both great but both require paying attention and common sense. Read, research and be merry.
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Ummm, the One Click fixes the black screen too - click Fixes and it will enable full S-OFF by flashing the engineering bootloader.
I personally used the One-Click method. I also got the black screen for CWM.
I have read the tutorials for both. BOTH methods are very solid. And BOTH methods work.
What it boils down to is this: Can YOU follow instructions? If you can, you will be fine, using either method. the One-click specifically states that some users WILL experience a black screen issue. AND it tells you how to fix it, which is built right into the program.
In conclusion: Pick one. Read the instructions completely. Then download EVERYTHING you will need. Then test your ADB is working properly. Then read the tutorial again. Then start.
I found the one-click method to be pretty easy and did not get the black screen. Tribalartgod is right, though: be sure to read over all the directions for whichever method you choose, and get everything you need downloaded in advance. A user did a youtube video for the one-click which I also found helpful: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sQFoS_m_8
Hack kit is easy
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Well, I think this answers my question, I guess I will just do what I did last time and use the hack kit.
I was not trying to start a debate over the two, was just curiouse if One Click was faster ? easier ? or more fail proof ?. I have been developing my own RoM for my phone and havn't paid attention to all the changes to it. But now since I have another inspire, I noticed all these changes to how the Hack Kit and One Click work.
Oh well, gonna root my Second Phone today and go back to my kitchen.
Thanks for the info.
what's that blank screen issue you guys mention?
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what's that blank screen issue you guys mention?
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Some users would get a black screen with cwm/Rom manager.
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xKrisx said:
I originaly followed the Hack Kit to Root my Inspire but recently came upon another Inspire, does the One Click Root/Radio S-Off accomplish the same thing as the hack kit ?
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Do u have a link for the one root click.
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xKrisx said:
I was not trying to start a debate over the two, was just curiouse if One Click was faster ? easier ? or more fail proof ?. I have been developing my own RoM for my phone and havn't paid attention to all the changes to it. But now since I have another inspire, I noticed all these changes to how the Hack Kit and One Click work.
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One Click is faster and easier as long as you can follow instructions. Example, if you forget to put it back on Charge Only mode, you have to start the whole process over again. Also when you get to rage, the terminal app doesn't always restart itself so you have to exit the app after it forks the childs and then continue from there.
I personally think that it was faster using the One Click but I'm also adept at following instructions - it took me about 25-30 minutes total to get totally rooted, radio S-OFF and ENG S-OFF. Its certainly a LOT faster to make the goldcard with the One Click.
i pretty much used both..i used the 'one click'..but i got the black screen..so i had to follow the other set of instructions to fix..which was part of the instructions for the 'hack kit'..after that i did eng s-off..very simple tool..
Why dont the one click root programs work for this phone? I'm going to use the hack kit, but I thought id ask the redundant question.
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Why dont the one click root programs work for this phone? I'm going to use the hack kit, but I thought id ask the redundant question.
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This question belongs in the general section
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I would also like to know this. I just got an Inspire yesterday, moving over from a Dell Streak, so i'm doing the research on getting Rooted so i can throw some ROM's on this thing.
With the Streak i never had to deal with eng & radio s-off stuff and this whole Gold Card thing is a little odd too. I'm supposing its because of the different MFG's.
Thanks in advance to anyone offering their wisdom to this thread.
and the research continues...
Bubbys gui version of the hack kit worked fine for me.
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Bubbys gui version of the hack kit worked fine for me.
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can u share a link for that? i HATE using the terminal
Mainly because you have to downgrade the rom and radio. That is the simple answer.
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Bubbys gui version of the hack kit worked fine for me.
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I get my inspire in tomorrow and a link would be great also!
Here is the link to the gui Bubby GUI
More then likely you will end up with a cwm black screen, if/when you do go here.
mudknot2005 said:
Here is the link to the gui Bubby GUI
More then likely you will end up with a cwm black screen, if/when you do go here.
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does the rc2 has a gui? because 90% of the rc1 was based on just typing commands, thats what i saw in the youtube video at least
There is no absolute, fool-proof, One Click, rooting method for the Inspire.
Do some research, take notes, watch the videos and do whichever you feel most comfortable with.
People have had success with both versions (Simple One Click and Hack Kit)
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does the rc2 has a gui? because 90% of the rc1 was based on just typing commands, thats what i saw in the youtube video at least
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As said above there is no fool proof way. If I recall correctly the GUI uses almost the same method as the hack kit except it does most of the commands for you. They both use the same exploit they both downgrade the rom and radio to root and s-off. The major problem that people run into is that the recovery screen is black. There are work arounds for it, which are in the link I posted above.
so there is a chance that the one click root MIGHT work for this? I've read up on the hack kit, while it sounds complex, it appears very simple...
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Diesel984 said:
so there is a chance that the one click root MIGHT work for this? I've read up on the hack kit, while it sounds complex, it appears very simple...
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No chance, Nope, nada, zilch
Use the hack kit or the gui, like you said, not that difficult.
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I used the One Click method, in conjunction with the very fine video that accompanies it. Watch the video a couple of times, and then follow it step by step when starting the process, and you'll be fine. Although I did run into the CW black screen problem, it was an easy fix.
This thread is totally in the wrong place. Not to flame but come on. This is all over general and can be found inside of 5 min. I just read a great article about not being a fan of one click rooting. The editor had this opinion because there are all kinds of people out their rooting their phones that have no business doing so and when, and chances are good that it will happen, they brick their phones running back to their carrier for them to fix their mistakes because they don't want to do any research on their own. This in turn is leading carriers to locking down their phones with locked bootloaders and trying to figure out ways to identify root users to suspend their service. I totally agree with this article and while I encourage noobs to learn and root their phones, it requires a lot of reading and some people are just not up for it.
OK that's the end of my rant.
Please do the research and become a contributing member of xda so we can all benefit from each other and keep striving for a better android experience.
Moved to proper forum.
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This thread is totally in the wrong place. Not to flame but come on. This is all over general and can be found inside of 5 min. I just read a great article about not being a fan of one click rooting. The editor had this opinion because there are all kinds of people out their rooting their phones that have no business doing so and when, and chances are good that it will happen, they brick their phones running back to their carrier for them to fix their mistakes because they don't want to do any research on their own. This in turn is leading carriers to locking down their phones with locked bootloaders and trying to figure out ways to identify root users to suspend their service. I totally agree with this article and while I encourage noobs to learn and root their phones, it requires a lot of reading and some people are just not up for it.
OK that's the end of my rant.
Please do the research and become a contributing member of xda so we can all benefit from each other and keep striving for a better android experience.
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Agreed...I couldn't have said it any better.
It's not hard to root, the hardest part is following a bunch of half ass guides because people that write them expect you to know everything.
I ended up having to make my own rooting guide back when the N1 came out because I had to compile 4-5 different guides just to get all the information needed.
I can't speak for the rooting guide for the Inspire since my phone doesn't come in until tomorrow.. but we shall see
Question from a newbert
hello all,
recent convert from the atrix to inspire...had a question based on the S-off vs ENG S-off...what's the difference?
if I do this in the proper steps then will I be fully rooted, S-off, ENG s-off?
1) Bubby - HTC Inspire 4G Simple Root and S-OFF
2) jkolojo - One click ENG S-OFF
3) then flash radio? which one is better?
Radio_12.41.60.19_26.06.04.14_M - (HTC Ace Gingerbread S Generic 2.16.0.0)
12.35d.60.140fU_26.08.03.07_M - (HTC Ace Gingerbread S Generic 2.25.0.0)
Is clockworkmod included in the Bubby root?
After that is fully installed, can I flash any ROM I want?
Thanks, really appreciated!
Also what's the difference between all the different rooting methods?
I know SuperOneClick for Atrix made a mess. Which one do you guys recommend for a beginner?
Ace Kit
attn1 root
bubby root
Hi
Please I'll appreciate it if I could get help on what to do about my brother's HTC INSPIRE 4G, I've tried almost every rooting application out there but still have absolutely no luck. The phone just never seems to get rooted. It's on AT&T and I'm not sure if the service provider hindered it kinda!
Thanks for whatever sopport can be offered.
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slim_sunky said:
Hi
Please I'll appreciate it if I could get help on what to do about my brother's HTC INSPIRE 4G, I've tried almost every rooting application out there but still have absolutely no luck. The phone just never seems to get rooted. It's on AT&T and I'm not sure if the service provider hindered it kinda!
Thanks for whatever sopport can be offered.
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The only game in town is the Hack Kit...if you try anything else you will probably mess the phone. Make sure you read carefully the OP and the Manual inside...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Yeah and when it asks you for the key go scroll down to the faq's and click on the highlighted word(sorry not sure which one not on my computer) which will give you the access key which is different every time
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th3lawmak3r76 said:
Yeah and when it asks you for the key go scroll down to the faq's and click on the highlighted word(sorry not sure which one not on my computer) which will give you the access key which is different every time
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That is in the manual...read it carefully and you will find it...
Yeah but alot of people who are first time rooters won't always find that
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th3lawmak3r76 said:
Yeah but alot of people who are first time rooters won't always find that
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Then they should just read. If you read the manual from start to finish then you will know where to get it. It was done that way on purpose. To get people used to reading before doing.
The Code is the file called cajan.txt like they said before it changes everytime so don't try to copy n paste it.
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slim_sunky said:
Hi
Please I'll appreciate it if I could get help on what to do about my brother's HTC INSPIRE 4G, I've tried almost every rooting application out there but still have absolutely no luck. The phone just never seems to get rooted. It's on AT&T and I'm not sure if the service provider hindered it kinda!
Thanks for whatever sopport can be offered.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA
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Use the ACE hack kit. Read the instructions very carefully (the whole thing, it's not that long) and don't skip any steps. It may be possible that the PC you are using to do the hack is the issue. Try a different PC, preferably one running Linux because there is less chance of other software interfering under Linux. I rooted mine a week ago using Ubuntu and it rooted first time using the ACE hack kit. It took about 15 minutes.
Also make sure your PC antivirus is off, most AV's see the root as a Trojan and will kill the root script. A lot of the time it happens so fast you don't see the warning. Then when you try to root it can't. Don't even open the zip until you do this.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.....Wayne Gretzky....
graewulf1 said:
Use the ACE hack kit. Read the instructions very carefully (the whole thing, it's not that long) and don't skip any steps. It may be possible that the PC you are using to do the hack is the issue. Try a different PC, preferably one running Linux because there is less chance of other software interfering under Linux. I rooted mine a week ago using Ubuntu and it rooted first time using the ACE hack kit. It took about 15 minutes.
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Can I root using a Ubuntu VM on my Windows 7 computer?
Oathdynasty said:
Can I root using a Ubuntu VM on my Windows 7 computer?
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It works with ubuntu livecd.
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