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In the development section everyone keeps saying one click root will not happen on the inspire i was just wandering what the reason for that is i know there is one for other phones ive had just wandering why this one is different

HTC closed the bug in the radio firmware that allowed the security on the nand to be unlocked. This is why you use a goldcard to flash a rootable Rom to the phone. Once you do that you can root with a one click like visionary.
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That may be a deal breaker for me! I can't take a chance breaking my phone. If I can't root, i may need to look at another phone that will let me easily.

mj0528 said:
That may be a deal breaker for me! I can't take a chance breaking my phone. If I can't root, i may need to look at another phone that will let me easily.
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It's not hard to do. What do you need root for?

That's the whole fun of a new device. It's not that hard to root this phone.
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JaysFreaky said:
It's not hard to do. What do you need root for?
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Wifi tethering and getting better battery life, not to mention removing all the AT&T BS and most of all to play with a truley free device!

mj0528 said:
Wifi tethering and getting better battery life, not to mention removing all the AT&T BS and most of all to play with a truley free device!
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As others have said, it's not hard if you're willing to dedicate a small amount of time and can follow directions.

AnyMal said:
As others have said, it's not hard if you're willing to dedicate a small amount of time and can follow directions.
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literally 30 minutes to at most an hour of your time. Using a "one-click" method is just running scripts for you, rather than you doing the dirty work yourself. grab a beer and have at it!

nismopunch said:
literally 30 minutes to at most an hour of your time. Using a "one-click" method is just running scripts for you, rather than you doing the dirty work yourself. grab a beer and have at it!
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just being lazy previously, reading up on it now. Can't seem to find •HTC Inspire 4G Hack Kit v3 update as everywhere I have looked, it won't start the DL.

Need step by step process for at&t branded inspire unlock process

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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dkotoric said:
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!

bigoh123 said:
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

Hack Kit vs One Click

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
10char

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?

Chad_Petree said:
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..

About To Buy Inspire From Fleebay: Are All Rooteable?

I'm about to buy, almost positive, a Inspire 4G on ebay.
Only question is, are all of them rooteable, or are some models that are not?

I've never come across anyone with an unrootable Inspire/Desire HD.

WOW. That was a quick reply.
OK, so i shouldn't care about versions of the phone.
Are all the same then, or is some version more desirable than others?
I still remember my Magic, that there where different versions, like the touch, like the canadians, etc, and some had some advantates.

kwanbis said:
WOW. That was a quick reply.
OK, so i shouldn't care about versions of the phone.
Are all the same then, or is some version more desirable than others?
I still remember my Magic, that there where different versions, like the touch, like the canadians, etc, and some had some advantates.
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I've had 2 Inspires about a month or so apart and they were 100% identical. Root is easy as can be so long as you read and follow the guides properly.

I have 2 as well, purchased 3 months apart. No issue here, easily rootable as long as you can follow instructions.
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Great guys. Thanks.

I've rooted 4 Inspire's with no difficulty, using the simple one click and the hack kit.
This was back in February /March, since then I've noticed that there have been some refinements to the process, so rooting is no problem if you do your homework and follow the guides.
Good luck!
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?????
If a phone model is already rootable , it always will be.
AN inspire only has one version anyways, other than the OS version....

Well, if they fix the way a root has been applied, no.

I ordered one off of ebay and will be sim swapping between this and an iPhone 4 unless I root it and use it for my Tmobile account.
Will Super One Click be all I need to root this or will I need to use it and Hack Kit? I used SOC or what ever when I rooted my Samsung Galaxy S and it was a piece of cake.
Also is there any simple way to Unlock this outside of purchasing an Unlock Code?

I used bubby's simple root twice in the last 24 hours. It's absolutely all you need.
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Since the Hack Kit had been updated, it is by far the easiest.

kwanbis said:
Well, if they fix the way a root has been applied, no.
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They kind of did, that's why the exploits have to push a (signed) Desire rom to the phone to gain temp root in order to permanently turn off the signing requirement. So unless they change the design to where the baseband can't be downgraded (ala iphone) this exploit can't be closed.... and the redesign wouldn't effect already produced phones anyway.
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[Q] one click root solution?

hello, i have been using android devices for a very long time
and after many reviews i have find out that all the tablets and devices are the same in their stracture but still icould not understand why there is so many troble to make a normal 4.0 isc with root on the xoom.
and why all the fuzz about the europe version of the device ?
i don't andrstand why programmers and hackers have such troble in making a simple one click root solution as people have done for other devices please explaine it to me.
thank you,
Daniel.
p.s. please understand that i am a simple user.

One click roots are nice but they take away any and all learning. So most people root not understanding what they have just done. They just rooted to root. Making you peg away at the command line quickly shows you what your changing and how. Yeah it takes more then 2 mouse clicks. But it never took me more then 5 minutes either. Now all the roms I use are pre rooted. But I honestly prefer command line to one click. Just a personal preference.
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I'm quite sure one click root is not universal for all devices even on the same version, unless it was some exploit such as the zergrush which is just temporary. Another issue is that one click root, there is a higher chance of bricking the device due to the fact it might not have been specifically developed for that device.

If you want an One click solution try LordAIOTool works cool
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