is it possible to call at&t and get an unlock code for the inspire 4g?
If you were planning on rooting to install custom roms you will also unlock your phone. No need to call at&t.
xlk said:
is it possible to call at&t and get an unlock code for the inspire 4g?
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No you have to buy one, or root. The phone is still under warranty so att will not give you the unlock code.
Also please post on the proper section q&a
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dtorrez1883 said:
If you were planning on rooting to install custom roms you will also unlock your phone. No need to call at&t.
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thanks for the info dtorrez.. i'm thinking about buying the inspire 4g on ebay. then i plan on installing virtuous unity. so, i guess by installing virtuous unity the phone gets rooted... so, no need to get an unlock code from at&t. thanks!
If only it were that easy... Unfortunately you have to root before installing a rom but it's not really that difficult if you read and do your research. Read this and you'll be ready when you get your Inspire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033353
Not exactly. First you root your phone by using one of the available hack kits, (such as attn1's hack kit) and then you will be able to install whichever custom rom you wish. (As dtorrez said. I was busy doing other things and did not submit reply fast enough so he beat me to it.) As long as you understand the procedure correctly.
How about search and read the forums before asking the same question that 100k others have asked. Not to be a **** but damn do ur research and stickies
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Hi everyone,
i am quite aware that the tmobile spectrum and att are different and i will not get any HSPA+ speed, just edge.
however i need to unlock this phone, and have until friday to do so.
Looks like the ace hack kit is the only one?
is there a dummies version of a guide out there?
I have rooted my x2 but of course that is a CDMA phone, there is no unlocking etc.
From what i have seen that ace kit is the way to do this.
The phone reads:
Android Version
2.3.3
Sense
2.1
Baseband:
12.56.60.25U_26.10.04.03_M
Kernel
Doesnt probably matter...the rest. i assume its more about bb and android version.
after that i assume simplemobile has apn info, i would hope. any help is appreciated and i will give thanks.
Download the hack kit and read the manual that is included. Read the entire thing several times.
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The hack kit leaves the phone in the state it was before you rooted, just with an unlocked bootloader and s-off. There will be nothing else you need to do, unless you want to tweak or flash a custom rom.
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thx to both of you. my concern is that i have no idea if the phone shipped with GB or not. since it is 2.3.3 and this is the way that i received it, and the original owner is completely oblivious to it all.
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thx to both of you. my concern is that i have no idea if the phone shipped with GB or not. since it is 2.3.3 and this is the way that i received it, and the original owner is completely oblivious to it all.
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Doesn't matter. The hack kit will still work
marsdta said:
Doesn't matter. The hack kit will still work
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This.
The hack kit will s-off/root/unlock both Froyo and Gingerbread Inspire shipping/updated ROMs.
homeslice976 said:
This.
The hack kit will s-off/root/unlock both Froyo and Gingerbread Inspire shipping/updated ROMs.
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This and that lol
Seriously you could have found out this by searching and reading.
I got your 10 char right here
Agreed. Please search and read before opening a new thread. This is a development site. Not a support site.
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I bought HTC Inspire 4G phone, but the software recognized it as Desire HD even on the market so i'm not sure if i want to add launcher where to look , Inspire 4g or Desire HD ?
please any explanation !
the inspire is basically the north american version of the desire hd... most of the custom roms available for one will work for the other.
have you flashed a custom rom, or are you on stock still?
either way its nothing to worry about, your phone will work just fine.
If you are using the stock rom and about phone information says it is desire, then you have a desire. Many custom roms are made to be used for both phones bit does not detect the inspire unless you flash inspiremod....and not all roms from one phone will work on the other. Make sure that if you flash a custom Rom it is compatible with your phone. Otherwise you might get stuck.
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I'm also getting the same thing. And I wanna root. Which guide should I follow exactly? The DHD rooting guide or the Inspire?
Reda88 said:
I'm also getting the same thing. And I wanna root. Which guide should I follow exactly? The DHD rooting guide or the Inspire?
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If you have an inspire, then definitely the inspire guide. Read a lot and be prepared, if you get stuck Google it or pm someone. Have fun :thumbup:
Reda88 said:
I'm also getting the same thing. And I wanna root. Which guide should I follow exactly? The DHD rooting guide or the Inspire?
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Use the Hack Kit....don't use any other method....It works for both DHD and Inspire and if you follow all instructions you will be s-off and rooted in less than 5 minutes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Hi friends.
If writing is not the topic I'm sorry.
Question to you is:
Does AAHK to unlock sim card?
It is possible to give to the service center for a firmware update, but they do not know how to unlock it, or rather do not have equipment. Will I be able to unlock your Inspire 4G on Ukrainian MTS with this program?
Thank you in advance
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Hi friends.
If writing is not the topic I'm sorry.
Question to you is:
Does AAHK to unlock sim card?
It is possible to give to the service center for a firmware update, but they do not know how to unlock it, or rather do not have equipment. Will I be able to unlock your Inspire 4G on Ukrainian MTS with this program?
Thank you in advance
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Yes. The hack kit do sim unlocks your device, but take into consideration that not all sims work with unlocked devices. Anyway, it Is worth trying.
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glevitan said:
Yes. The hack kit do sim unlocks your device, but take into consideration that not all sims work with unlocked devices. Anyway, it Is worth trying.
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And if I live in Ukraine then my statement will be supported or not?
Or may have any other options?
Sorry, but I'm new to this business.
Alex_Vic said:
And if I live in Ukraine then my statement will be supported or not?
Or may have any other options?
Sorry, but I'm new to this business.
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Again, you device will be sim unlocked, but then depends on your carrier and not the device itself. You can also buy an unlock code if you don't want to run the Hack Kit.
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Again, you device will be sim unlocked, but then depends on your carrier and not the device itself. You can also buy an unlock code if you don't want to run the Hack Kit.
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To be honest I've read a lot of forums, has seen a lot of videos on YouTube, and still did not understand how to flash the phone.
Can give step by step instructions?
Now I have installed Root, is S-off. For all I know.
Firmware 2.3.3 Sense 2.1
Maybe there is a person who helps in Skype?
and one more thing - I'd like to firmware 2.3.5 Sense 3.0 (or similar)
unmodified, similar to what is official and that all functions of the phone worked.
Can you give a link to download?
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To be honest I've read a lot of forums, has seen a lot of videos on YouTube, and still did not understand how to flash the phone.
Can give step by step instructions?
Now I have installed Root, is S-off. For all I know.
Firmware 2.3.3 Sense 2.1
Maybe there is a person who helps in Skype?
and one more thing - I'd like to firmware 2.3.5 Sense 3.0 (or similar)
unmodified, similar to what is official and that all functions of the phone worked.
Can you give a link to download?
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Video tutorial are useless...use the guide in my signature. Downgrade is not root nor S-OFF, so make sure that you are S-OFF for certain before trying something.
Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks! Thread moved.
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I plan on rooting a friends Inspire 4g and I was wondering which method should I use to root the phone? I understand there are 2 different ways. It's an HTC Inspire 4g 2.3.5 with the build number 3.20.502.52 cl380259. I can't seem to find any recent ways to find out how to do this except this on here:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Is that the only way to do it now? I have experience with rooting. I've rooted 2 HTC arias in the past along with a moto back flip and atrix 2, so I do have rooting and flashing experience. Im just trying to get some more info before doing this. Thanks for any and all help.
Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Yes, you would need to do it that way for S-Off. You could also unlock the boot loader with HTCDEV only, but you will be S-On and get fewer options that way.
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Well I plan to only flash one rom on this device and never mess with it again. Preferably CM9/10. I don't plan on messing with different roms after that. So if I root using HTCDEV, will I be able to flash one of those ROMS?
Yes. You will need to fastboot flash boot.img separately after the ROM.
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Jrhodes85 said:
Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
Help please
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
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Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
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Banana gave me a link for AAHK and its better, I have s off and unlocked bootloader.....I've never used HTC dev unlock
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Then you don't have an unlocked bootloader. You are S-OFF, which means that the nand partition security is off now. That allows you to flash anything you want...much better than an unlock bootloader only.
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
Check the thread linked in my signature.
HELP with the rom
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Originally Posted by alfi07
I am on the same build.succed in unlocking boot loader by HTCDEV.But cant flash the boot image as mension here http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88.
What to do ?
thank in advance.
Why not? what is the problem you are having to flash the boot image?
I am not able to flash the boot.img in any way.Before trying the hack kit.
Thanks
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So if I just root and have S-OFF without having an unlocked bootloader, I can flash any ROM of my choosing? That seems like it's the best way to go or the easiest at least. Could you give me or mind PM'ing me the AAHK that you used Jrhodes?
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I used the link glev gave me. On a side note I'm trying to understand radios and how to flash em...i haven't changed the radio yet but I'm using T-Mobile and I don't get signal..I'm probably just going to switch to at&t next month.
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Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
droidxxxxx said:
Is it possible to root an AT&T Inspire 4G? My friend has one and I was gonna try and help him.. is it anything like unlocking and rooting the Galaxy S3? I cant find much on the process..
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Yes. If http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 applies read it. If not just use AAHK from the same site. I don't know anything about how the GS3 is unlocked. The link in my signature (to the thread in the DHD forums, which is the international variant of the same phone) will help.
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Jrhodes85 said:
Google play store has this one app for an easy root Samsung ordeal, I've seen it and was going to try and use it when I was thinking about getting a Samsung galaxy S
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Wrong forum.
Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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Hi guys I just got my Inspire 4g 2 days ago .......
Now I want my device to get rooted asap to install custom roms and my first target is Sabsa Prime v13
So,I want to root it first & I'm on inspire 4g Gingerbread 2.3.5 running latest built by at&t I.e, 3.20.501.52 and I heard that the latest AAHK will not work unless u downgrade it so plz someone help me to downgrade my device to whatever needed.......
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Reading is always the answer...:good:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88
Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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amanvishnani said:
Bro... Problem is that every one gives the same link but I need full downgrade tutorial....
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Then you are in the wrong place. This is a developers site, you are suppossed to do your homework and read and do some research. A tutorial will probably lead you to a messed bootloader and belive me, that is really painful to deal with.
That thread has all you need to know. Even has a noob guide (the same that in my signature) that will help you out. Try that out and once you know what rooting and downgrading involves, you are ready to go.
Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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amanvishnani said:
Hi there, thanx for ur suggestions ,
I have started my Home Work...
I just Read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30828287&postcount=26
Now I just wanna ask wether in this process are their any chances of my new-old phone getting bricked...hmmm???
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As long as you follow instructions in the Hack Kit site and in the effen manual, chances are almost inexistent, thou modifying software always involves risks.
You have you be aware of that. Several thousands of dhd and inspire users have used the kit successfully, so that is your proof that it works flawlessly as long as directions are followed.
Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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amanvishnani said:
Bro my point in not hack kit...
I m asking about downgrading and unlocking bootloader as it is said in above post
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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What? what for? downgrading to unlock bootloader?? that does not exist...again, read carefully or your next post will ask for help to recover your messed bootloader device...
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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He wants to unlock the bootloader and flash attn1's boot.IMG for the latest I4G build. The http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 instructions.
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Ok, now I get it...but he posted a downgrade guide at the OP that will leave you with a messed bootloader. Thanks
Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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amanvishnani said:
Bananagar.. got my point
Now getting back to the question
Are their any chances that my phone may get bricked?
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Same answer. If you follow instructions you shouldn't have problems. The risk is always latent, you are modifying software, but there are lots of success cases that backup the process.
Its very simple. I did this 4 days ago. Currently on 4.2 AOKP. All you need to do. Unlock your bootloader. Thats easy. Htcdev.com. create an account and follow the directions. This'll unlock bootloader. Then Download that boot.zip. extract the boot.IMG and put it in the fastboot folder. On computer, cd to fast boot folder and type fastboot flash boot boot.img. relock the boot loader. Then run the hack kit. Questions?
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Thnx..... I got my best answer .....
I will go for it .....
If I will have any problem will reply to same post or pm u......
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Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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Jrhodes85 said:
Am I missing out on having my devices boot loader unlocked ? When I first tot the inspire 4g I had some difficulties knowing where to start but than I figured out how to root the thing with AAHK. I'm now using a cm10 ROM and honestly I'm curious about this boot loader option. I would assume that by using aahk that I couldn't use htcdev to unlock the bootloader because I might risk brick or some god awful thing...
Ultimately all I wanted to do was be able to use custom roms and vice versa but now that I keep hearing about this bootloader option it makes me curious as to what unlocking it well do for my inspire
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S-Off with AAHK is a much better option than S-On boot loader unlock with HTCDEV. With S-On you can only flash ROMs meant for the DHD, meaning no ported ROMs. Also, you need to fast boot flash a boot.IMG separately each time you flash a ROM. Also, you let HTC know and so you lose any warranty you may have. And radios can't be flashed. Look in the Ace Think Tank guide for more information.
You just answered all my questions man, I appreciate it...ill stick to what I know...its a different experience coming from a LG optimus one....
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