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Just bought Inspire, can I update safely?

I just purchased the Inspire 4G. *Love it so far* but I'm heading to the gym soon and before I root and try out CM7 tonight I wanted to OTA update from AT&T. Can I do this now and still safely root the device and put a ROM on it later today?

Yup. There is a multistep process for post-update Inspires. Either run the hack kit and then follow my post in the Dev section, OR use attn1's pd98img.zip (also after running the hack kit) to get root and then the ability to install ClockworkMod Recovery from ROM Manager.

id10terrordfw said:
Yup. There is a multistep process for post-update Inspires. Either run the hack kit and then follow my post in the Dev section, OR use attn1's pd98img.zip (also after running the hack kit) to get root and then the ability to install ClockworkMod Recovery from ROM Manager.
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Should I just hold off then if its easier to do on pre-updated Inspire?

FerraraZ said:
Should I just hold off then if its easier to do on pre-updated Inspire?
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It is about the same really.
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Thanks for the awesome responses. I'll update it now since I'm curious to see how much better it makes it and I'll be using Pandora for the night so wouldnt hurt!

Multiple root methods -- which is the most recommended now?

I've run across a three or so Thunderbolt root methods now, and I'm wondering which is the best way to do it now. I'm purchasing my TB this weekend after a long decision making process, so I figured I'd become knowledgeable about the root process before I get it. Thanks!

My vote goes for the manual root method. Helps with understanding what's involved in rooting our phones.

Let's say we already know what's going on with our phone, just need to root on the go.... Then what?
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+1 for manual root. As long as you follow the guide to the letter you should have no issues. When I did it, I thought I was having a problem, but then I realized I was trying to repeat a step. Just take your time and you'll be fine.

There is only one root method, however automated versions exist.
Many cases of the automated one failing and causing problems.
+1 manual

D3TH METAL said:
My vote goes for the manual root method. Helps with understanding what's involved in rooting our phones.
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+1 to that. There is also an auto root. you have to login to androidcentral.com, but much simpler if that is what you are looking for.
Thunderbolt Auto Root

Perhaps I'll manual root. I'm still on my Droid and I did the SBF root when 2.2 wasn't rooted yet. But I've never rooted in ADB before.
I just set up ADB on my new computer in preparation. Perhaps I'll read the guide in advance. RootzWiki guide the best idea?
What are the complications of the auto root? I'm just curious.

Thanks for this guys! My Bolt is due to arrive next week and this is just the info I was looking for.

dreamcaster012 said:
Perhaps I'll manual root. I'm still on my Droid and I did the SBF root when 2.2 wasn't rooted yet. But I've never rooted in ADB before.
I just set up ADB on my new computer in preparation. Perhaps I'll read the guide in advance. RootzWiki guide the best idea?
What are the complications of the auto root? I'm just curious.
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This is slightly outdated method, but the instructions are laid out very nicely. Upgrade with one of the latest radio's that have been released.
Android Police
Thunderbolt Radio Thread
Radio Files

Seanren78 said:
This is slightly outdated method, but the instructions are laid out very nicely. Upgrade with one of the latest radio's that have been released.
Android Police
Thunderbolt Radio Thread
Radio Files
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Use my version in the dev forum, I update it more than I do the Android police post
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Fascinated II

jcase said:
There is only one root method
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+1 you took the words right out of my mouth.
Automated teaches you nothing=useless.

+1 for manual method. jcase's step by step instructions led me to success. i prefer the control the manual process provides.

jcase said:
Use my version in the dev forum, I update it more than I do the Android police post
Sent from my Verizon Samsung Fascinated II
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Good Point. I couldn't find the thread. Much respect to you jcase.

Autoroot worked just fine for me. I have no idea what problems people are having with it but I suspect they're caused by not reading and following the instructions carefully.

How can I root?

I have the HTC Inspire running stock 2.3.3
I have searched, and tried everything, but nothing is working. I have tried both methods available though ace-hack-kit-v12.3. I have also tried Bubby's one click GUI, as well as simple one click, super one click, and gingerbreak for good measure, and yet nothing seems to work.

ace hack kit works

Ace hack kit doesn't achieve downgrade, it hangs at sending zip file, and then on the alternate root meathod it reboots without downgrading.

allenrb2 said:
Ace hack kit doesn't achieve downgrade, it hangs at sending zip file, and then on the alternate root meathod it reboots without downgrading.
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If you're using 12.3 and downgrade method two, there is a small typo in the script. There was a new version of the script posted that should get you back in business. You need to just download the new script and put it in the folder where the original was.

The below one worked for me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352

I had the same problem as you allenrb2. I ran the Ace Hack Kit v12.3 and it would just freeze on step 2 when it is trying to install the zip file. To solve this problem, I just went on my other computer and ran the Ace Hack Kit from there. It went just fine no hanging at that zip file in step 2. So maybe doing it on a different computer will work for you, like it did for me.

Gene Poole said:
If you're using 12.3 and downgrade method two, there is a small typo in the script. There was a new version of the script posted that should get you back in business. You need to just download the new script and put it in the folder where the original was.
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Thanks, totally overlooked that, I thought I was somehow just unable to root like everyone else.

Now I am rooted and running CoreDroid HD V8, I have read that I need to flash a radio, which is the best radio to use?

allenrb2 said:
Now I am rooted and running CoreDroid HD V8, I have read that I need to flash a radio, which is the best radio to use?
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The best radio is the one that works the best for you. Everyone has different experiences with radios depending on device, ROM, location. Best things to do. One go to the inspire radio thread and read what people have been using and experiment...flash a season and give it a couple days to see how it does then change if need be. OR secondly I would see if my ROM has a separate Q and A thread and go there for suggestions.
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Thanks for the help guys, I flashed a radio, so I guess now I just give it a couple days to see if its all gravy now. I appreciate yous guys taking the time to help this noob out.
I recently switched from the Samsung Captivate, and everything seemed a lot easier with that phone.

cwhitney24 said:
The best radio is the one that works the best for you. Everyone has different experiences with radios depending on device, ROM, location. Best things to do. One go to the inspire radio thread and read what people have been using and experiment...flash a season and give it a couple days to see how it does then change if need be. OR secondly I would see if my ROM has a separate Q and A thread and go there for suggestions.
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ya that is def the best way to go.
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Rooting MT4G In 3 Minutes!

Months ago I had so many problems rooting my MT4G. Recently, I decided to load the stock rom on my phone, just to root it all over again. I was able to do it in about 3 minutes! Here we go...
The following prerequisites can be found by searching/googling the forums.
1.) need VisionARY r14 .apk file
2.) need MyTouchRootingFiles (zip containing hboot_dhd.nb0, root.sh, and wpx.ko)
3.) download and install Android Terminal Emulator from Android Market
Ok, now that we got that out of the way, here are the instructions.
1.) Install VisionARY to your phone
2.) Unzip the MyTouchRootingFiles file to your computer, then copy the unzipped folder called ROOT to the root of your sdcard using usb cable
3.) While phone is NOT connected to computer, start VisionARY. Press the TEMP ROOT option to gain temporary root access. Exit VisionARY.
4.) Start Terminal Emulator and type the following, hitting enter after each line
SU
CD /SDCARD/ROOT
SH ROOT.SH​5.) After rebooting, start VisionARY again, and gain TEMP ROOT once again
6.) Wait a few minutes (this is very important, don't rush), then press ATTEMPT PERM ROOT, your phone will reboot
7.) After rebooting, start Terminal Emulator and simply type SU. If you get the "#", you have rooted your phone!
Now you can explore the Android world by installing custom roms created by the community. You may want to research how to backup your device before starting to flash roms.
Good luck!

This will only work if you have the good eMMC chip set W/ 2.2.x. And it's a pretty well known method of rooting phones. Heck i have this method in my signature from when i posted the same thing months ago.

You do know this method only works for froyo 2.2. Now a days mostly everyone is on gingerbread 2.3. Gingerbread bread updated device is more complex to root. It requires you to downgrade then root.
When I started rooting mt4g's this is the method I used and it took me about 3 to 5 minutes as well. This is also without using a pc. Everything done from the device. Its not as easy now though.
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coupetastic-droid said:
You do know this method only works for froyo 2.2. Now a days mostly every is on gingerbread 2.3. Gingerbread bread updated device os more complex to root. It requires you to downgrade the root.
When I started rooting mt4g's this the method I used and it took me about 3 to 5 minutes as well. This is also without using a pc. Everything done from the device. Its not as easy now though.
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Yup, I'm aware. But anytime you get a MT4G from Tmo, it's still coming with 2.2... My instructions were basically for people that have had their Mt4g, but were afraid to root...

Chicago T said:
Yup, I'm aware. But anytime you get a MT4G from Tmo, it's still coming with 2.2... My instructions were basically for people that have had their Mt4g, but were afraid to root...
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Not true. There are more threads than i care to count. That is coming with 2.3. That's the #1 reason i put together my "newcomers" thread. with these very same directions. Along with a link to check the eMMC, and install the ADB drivers.
this was just posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1290946

neidlinger said:
Not true. There are more threads than i care to count. That is coming with 2.3. That's the #1 reason i put together my "newcomers" thread. with these very same directions. Along with a link to check the eMMC, and install the ADB drivers.
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I actually referenced your thread to a friend.good work on it.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.

dont work for me :/

l2afa said:
dont work for me :/
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This is exactly my point. This thread will confuse alot of people.
I bet you're on gingerbread 2.3.
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coupetastic-droid said:
This is exactly my point. This thread will confuse alot of people.
I bet you're on gingerbread 2.3.
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Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...

l2afa said:
Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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Then the method posted should work just fine.
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l2afa said:
Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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Search the forums on how to check your eMMC chip. (I'd post the link, but i'm on my way to work & don't have it off hand. If you really can't find it, PM me & I'll find it.) Long story short, this method may not work, depending on the type of eMMC in your phone. You will
need to root via the gfree method, also available in the xda forums. Mackster248 has a great tutorial on YouTube.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

Mr.Highway said:
I actually referenced your thread to a friend.good work on it.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
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Thank you sir. Much obliged
l2afa said:
dont work for me :/
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Check out my "new comers" thread in my signature.

cbutt said:
Search the forums on how to check your eMMC chip. (I'd post the link, but i'm on my way to work & don't have it off hand. If you really can't find it, PM me & I'll find it.) Long story short, this method may not work, depending on the type of eMMC in your phone. You will
need to root via the gfree method, also available in the xda forums. Mackster248 has a great tutorial on YouTube.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium
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Finaly i root with gfree method, omg with XDA Team and resources thanks to all specialy neidlinger

l2afa said:
Finaly i root with gfree method, omg with XDA Team and resources thanks to all specialy neidlinger
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Hey no problem. The android community is about knowledge-fully (if that's even a word) helping each other. And i know we all have to start somewhere.

Glad you got it working. Happy flashing!

It's a fast process if you know what your doing. Even if you don't it can still take only 10 minutes with downgrading
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l2afa said:
Nope i already downgrade to 2.2.1 i want to root...
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I used the method posted on the Cyanogen wiki at wiki[dot]cyanogenmod[dot]com/index.php?title=TMobile_myTouch_4G:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_HTC_Glacier
It says to uninstall VISIONary. VISIONary didnt work for me either.

I have tried this sooo many times.. First it was r14.. Then I heard it had to be r11.. At any rate... I never got a root.. Never got a rom.. Never got any success..
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funny thing i have tried all the hethods to. And now i get unknown user root. how do i get pass tht????

Need Help with Rooting

Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time

Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.

prettyboy85712 said:
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.

I feel toatly retarded cause I don't get the clockworks part. LOL why can't this be a simple one click. I'm going to try and follow your sig links and see were I get LOL

prettyboy85712 said:
Why couldn't you use one-click? There's nothing to it. It's completely automated.
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Did you root via oneclick? If so how?

This is what I did.
Not exactly one click but it worked for me. Plus cyanogen is a pretty respected source. Good luck. Also try Tsugi's custom rom for the g2x. Its actually not really custom. It is stock 2.3.4 gingerbread that was released for the European version of this phone. Its incredibly stable and lightning fast. Enjoy!!!
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/LG_G2x:_Full_Update_Guide#Rooting_the_LG_G2x

WWW.unlockroot.com
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That's how I rooted my 233...but what's the best way
to back up contacts, pics, apps before installing new rom?
And how do I install the new roms?
I'm so confused...
matrix0886 said:
Super oneclick doesn't work on 2.3.3.
Follow the links in my signature for rooting the G2x. Start with the clickworkmod recovery (does NOT require root first) then follow the instructions for rooting. Only took me a couple of minutes...and i'm an idiot, lol.
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Google antutu o used it for the same reason this is realty a one click root!
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JPease said:
Hi I have read everything I can possibly think of to root my G2X. I bought it a month ago and it came with 2.3.3 software. I have been jail breaking Iphones for years but this G2X has me lost. I just cant seem to get it and need help. I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges. If anyone has the time to help I would appreciate it. I tried to root via Z4 GingerBreak ETC. I tried supper one click and have got no were. Anyways Thanks for every ones time
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First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is). Then you need to do nv flash recovery. After this you enter recovery and perform your back up and then follow the steps to flashing the rom you chose. Go to the forum the look for the guide to flash nv flash shouldn't to difficult just follow every step and your should be good

There is a new exploit that works on 2.3.3 and 2.3.4. Super One Click has been updated to include the new exploit. Search for it and download it to root phone without needing to flash Clockworkmod Recovery.

ZeroT| Demented said:
unlockroot
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This worked perfect thank you so much. Was supper easy.

gringo75 said:
First you need to dl the rom you want to your phone (look for ones that are pre-rooted i believe they all are it should say if it is).
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Don't forget that the OP said that "I dont want to run any customs roms or such just want supper user privileges."