Figured I don't know any other way to ask, but is there any possibility of a one-click root application for the HTC Inspire 4G? Being a Samsung Captivate user, I pretty much just used Odin OneClick for my phone and rooted it with ease, then put Miui 1.11.11 on my phone a little while after, and have been absolutely amazed by what my phone was capable of. Now a friend of mine wanted to root his phone and see if we could do the same, and I found that Miui is available for the HTC Inspire, but I don't really see much organization to the forums and haven't figured out how to flash it, or even root it for that matter.
Any suggestions?
P.S., his phone is currently on stock 2.3.3, HTC Sense 2.1, if that makes any difference.
AAHK is the only rooting game in town unless you want to do it all manually. It's as close to one-click as you're going to get for your stock 2.3.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
The.Se7enth said:
Figured I don't know any other way to ask, but is there any possibility of a one-click root application for the HTC Inspire 4G? Being a Samsung Captivate user, I pretty much just used Odin OneClick for my phone and rooted it with ease, then put Miui 1.11.11 on my phone a little while after, and have been absolutely amazed by what my phone was capable of. Now a friend of mine wanted to root his phone and see if we could do the same, and I found that Miui is available for the HTC Inspire, but I don't really see much organization to the forums and haven't figured out how to flash it, or even root it for that matter.
Any suggestions?
P.S., his phone is currently on stock 2.3.3, HTC Sense 2.1, if that makes any difference.
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Really no organization? The hack kit and stickies in each forum helps you easily navigate where you want to be. I hear searching is a great way to start . As Gene said, the hack kit is the only game in town. Seeing how you're no stranger to the root business, I still recommend (since I can't demand you to haha) to read the entire OP, the effen manual that is included and do some more searching before you attempt this. While Attn1 has done great work to make this pretty easy, it's far from a real one click like you're use to on the Cappy and should be taken a little more seriously. A lot of the issues people have when rooting the inspire stem from not reading for comprehension. If you do read for comprehension, you'll have no problem man! good luck!!
The cleanest way to root is with Ubuntu, like this:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/in...ads-all-outdated-post1364019.html#post1364019
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The cleanest way to root is with Ubuntu, like this:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/in...ads-all-outdated-post1364019.html#post1364019
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how is that the cleanest? he would have to download the livecd, boot to it, and figure out basic navigation.
windows pc works just as well....
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how is that the cleanest? he would have to download the livecd, boot to it, and figure out basic navigation.
windows pc works just as well....
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Agreed. Unless you are familiar with getting ubuntu set up and working then just using aahk on windows would be the easiest option.
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Agreed. Unless you are familiar with getting ubuntu set up and working then just using aahk on windows would be the easiest option.
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O I so agree with you and PG!
The Hack Kit is so easy to use as long as you read. We already see so many threads open up with people complaining because they are stuck. They blame the Hack Kit but in reality it is their laziness. Imagine if everyone of those people had to use Ubuntu or the Ubuntu live cd? Yeah we would see so many more useless threads open up with people trying to root the phone when they can barely turn on the computer.
I got your 10 char right here
And after you read the effen manual, do yourself a favor and read it again.
Holy giant wall of quote replies, Batman!
Gene Poole said:
AAHK is the only rooting game in town unless you want to do it all manually. It's as close to one-click as you're going to get for your stock 2.3.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
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Yeah, I checked up on that, but I'm a little skeptical for only one reason. It seems like it's something I could probably figure out for him, but just to make sure, there's no "must" to having the ADB SDK or whatever installed, right? Because there've been a few mods or tweaks to the Captivate that required ADB to work, and my phone never showed up when using "adb devices" no matter what. I had no issues doing any other mods on my phone (and am currently using Miui 1.11.11 for it, although I probably should flash to one of the newer fixes), but ADB simply refuses to ever detect my phone.
MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
Really no organization? The hack kit and stickies in each forum helps you easily navigate where you want to be. I hear searching is a great way to start . As Gene said, the hack kit is the only game in town. Seeing how you're no stranger to the root business, I still recommend (since I can't demand you to haha) to read the entire OP, the effen manual that is included and do some more searching before you attempt this. While Attn1 has done great work to make this pretty easy, it's far from a real one click like you're use to on the Cappy and should be taken a little more seriously. A lot of the issues people have when rooting the inspire stem from not reading for comprehension. If you do read for comprehension, you'll have no problem man! good luck!!
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Yeah. I read up on a lot of the posts, but it does feel significantly unorganized in comparison to the Captivate boards. I'unno, it may be because the Captivate is part of the Galaxy S series, which makes it a very popular phone for mods/tweaks, but I was able to find numerous ROMs for it and how to tweak everything, even skins on Swype, all within seconds. Here, I was like "...er, where's the thread explaining how to root your phone?" until I realized the only way to root it involves actually flashing a ROM in the first place, which I found a little awkward. But I guess HTC has it's limitations.
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The cleanest way to root is with Ubuntu, like this:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/in...ads-all-outdated-post1364019.html#post1364019
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how is that the cleanest? he would have to download the livecd, boot to it, and figure out basic navigation.
windows pc works just as well....
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Agreed. Unless you are familiar with getting ubuntu set up and working then just using aahk on windows would be the easiest option.
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I actually have a physical copy of both Ubuntu and Kubuntu CD's, but I personally don't find that worth the hassle. I rarely restart my computer because I leave a lot of my IM clients, Steam, uTorrent, and other sorts of programs running in the background overnight, and there's no logic for me personally using an operating system I seldom use just for rooting process. It'd be frustrating for me. I know enough about Ubuntu to navigate, but I never understood the terminal, so I gave up on the OS.
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And after you read the effen manual, do yourself a favor and read it again.
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Haha, yeah. That's where you don't have to worry. Unlike a lot of stubborn kiddies who think they know what they're doing before they even read the manual, then come here to complain, I'm the type to thoroughly read over instructions time and time again just to make sure I have it all figured out before I ever do anything. That way I know I'm doing exactly what I'm supposed to do, how I'm supposed to do it.
In the long run, there's a good chance I may not do it at all. While he does want his phone to run better, I don't feel comfortable potentially jeopardizing his phone's ability to even be used in case I do manage to do something wrong. Not to mention that Titanium Backup requires root to even work, and rooting the phone apparently involves flashing a ROM which would wipe out all the apps, so he'd have to reinstall every single app. It's just a little more of a hassle than I personally feel comfortable with, since it's not my device. But I definitely appreciate all the responses, and I'll definitely look over all the details and let him know what he'd need to do if he wants to work it over himself.
Once again, thanks for all the replies. I'm glad to see XDA is a mature, respectable community. Definitely brings a smile to my face to see a forum where I can actually get straight answers to a simple question.
On a captivate, windows won't see your phone in adb, unless you have the nexus s drivers installed. My windows computer wouldn't see My captivate on MIUI, but my Linux partition would.
Use the Ubuntu method.it's a lot easier than everything you have to do in windows. And drivers aren't a problem.
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Not gonna quote it all, but the new hack kit doesn't require you to flash a rom anymore. It leaves your phone in the state it was before you ran it, only rooted and s-off.
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for those of us who just want to remove bloatware and sideload and not mess with losing all of our data and resetting all our apps?
Is anyone even working on a root without goldcard method anymore?
And, if I go ahead and do this with Bubby's method, how do I make sure all my stuff gets backed up before the process because titanium backup doesn't work non-rooted?
The rooting process is actually really easy, just go to this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sQFoS_m_8
and follow the instructions closely.
As for backup, I'm not quite sure at all, but you might need to piece together apps.
I used android to export my contacts to sim, file master to backup my app apks, and just flew with it. If you have anything else important, look for an app to back it up, or if you know how, copy to your computer real quick.
Rooting for this phone sounds scary at first, but the process really 'felt' safe, and I gotta say, I wasn't scared at all during the process.
Hope this helped a bit!
The ace hack kit is an easy root, you just have to be able to read and follow closely.
For future reference please post questions in general.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12167571&postcount=3
When he says "easy" I think he means like a one click method used on Galaxy S devices and such.
Closest thing to easy root is a simple GUI like the one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406
The process is rather easy if you choose the ace hack kit.
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Closest thing to easy root is a simple GUI like the one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406
The process is rather easy if you choose the ace hack kit.
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Please move to general.....
The exploit we have now works great, use Bubbys or the hack kit. I helped Bubby with a lot of the initial testing and his GUI overlay is about as easy as it's going to get, and he's also working on a few more things. Not for nothing though, the hack kit isn't that difficult to use either.
Anyone who's been on the Inspire threads for a while knows this war has already been fought.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12167571&postcount=3
The easy one is Bubby's as for that hack kit unless you are good with Command Prompt entry then FORGET IT, Bubby's does all of the command prompt for you, all you do is enter two lines on the terminal emulator on the phone and there is a video on the first post of that thread that show's the complete method of his root procedure. It is the one I used and since I did it Bubby has made it even easier to use.
As for what you are asking well it will be a long wait before that ever happens at all.
I came from a Captivate to the Inspire, so I was a bit overwhelmed at first by rooting this phone. I just did bubbys root last night, and it was extremely simple. It does suck that you have to wipe your data, but i was back up and running exactly like before in less than an hour.
Now the radio stuff, i'm still a bit confused on that, reading up on it, but that seems a bit too risky for myself to mess with.
the ace hack kit was stupid easy, never tried bubby's method but it seems like it is even easier. There are easy methods, and backing up takes less than 5min of your time. give it a shot!
Bubby's is super easy, just follow the video included in the thread, and it's tough to go wrong. Took me maybe 30-45 minutes, minus the downloading of everything (which takes a lot longer than the actual process).
Short of a true "one click" it probably wont get any easier than it is now.And as far as a method without using a gold card Im doubting that will ever happen.
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Please move to general.....
The exploit we have now works great, use Bubbys or the hack kit. I helped Bubby with a lot of the initial testing and his GUI overlay is about as easy as it's going to get, and he's also working on a few more things. Not for nothing though, the hack kit isn't that difficult to use either.
Anyone who's been on the Inspire threads for a while knows this war has already been fought.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12167571&postcount=3
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I completely agree!
Its ridiculously easy now! With so many people rooted and running custom roms, and the phone (inspire) only being available for a little over a month now, shouldn't that be proof?
The methods we have work well and the developers busted their asses to make them available to us in a very short time frame.
A few hours of reading will result in a successful root, don't skimp on the research if you're a newbie.
We were all there once, its just a matter of whether or not you want to stay a newbie... all the tools are in front of you though, you found a good place to start learning.
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BUT I WANT AN OOMPA LOOMPA NOW!
In my day we had to work for things! You one click root wanting kids get off my damned lawn!
gunnyman said:
BUT I WANT AN OOMPA LOOMPA NOW!
In my day we had to work for things! You one click root wanting kids get off my damned lawn!
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uh oh gunny's been eating the shnozberries again...
Why would you want an "easy" one click solution? Where is the fun in that? Where is the sense of accomplishment? The thrill of the hunt? Do you really have more important things to do than sit down for an hour and follow instructions? A one click solution is more likely to brick your phone - I don't know about you guys but I've seen some really shabby vb coders hanging out around here and I wouldn't trust my inspire with them.
http://www.dailyappnews.com/2011/03/13543/root-htc-inspire-4g-soff-click-root-tool/
i've been asking the same question...this is about as easy as it gets...so close to one click root tool.
lwfb said:
I completely agree!
Its ridiculously easy now! With so many people rooted and running custom roms, and the phone (inspire) only being available for a little over a month now, shouldn't that be proof?
The methods we have work well and the developers busted their asses to make them available to us in a very short time frame.
A few hours of reading will result in a successful root, don't skimp on the research if you're a newbie.
We were all there once, its just a matter of whether or not you want to stay a newbie... all the tools are in front of you though, you found a good place to start learning.
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This.. I can't even begin to know how many threads I read on rooting and now on new ROMs that come out. I was greener than grass when I first started with this stuff. Gunny knows. I'm by no means an expert but I'm way more comfortable doing this stuff now than a month ago. I tried both methods to root and one was easier than the other. Both will work as we all know at this point.
It took me two tries to root. Worst part was the Gold Card. Personally, I dislike anything one-click.
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TheBassman369 said:
It took me two tries to root. Worst part was the Gold Card. Personally, I dislike anything one-click.
CM7 Inspire 4G
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The gold card took 2 minutes. An app on the phone and an app on the pc, and a couple clicks.
harlenm said:
The gold card took 2 minutes. An app on the phone and an app on the pc, and a couple clicks.
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Bubby's method essentially does the gold card for you. If you know how to copy, paste, and save an image from an email, you're pretty much golden.
Bubby's "one click" w/radio update
which ever rooting method you choose...each one includes the "PD98IMG.zip" rooted rom that ultimately becomes the finished poduct. (1) Simply download the radio you wish to flash (2) open the PD98IMG.zip file contained in the root method of your choice using winzip/winrar/7zip (3) replace "radio.img" file in there...with the one you wish to use & let it re-pack as normal (4) then run your rooting regiment & it will load the updated radio along with rom as it finishes up. Easy-Peachy & no scary "ENG S-OFF" to fret over! Hope that helps a little.
PS....this IS NOT theory.....I actually did this & it worked like a charm.....
I'm waiting on Unrevoked for Thunderbolt. Should I hold my breath?
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I'm waiting on Unrevoked for Thunderbolt. Should I hold my breath?
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more like bite your tongue
yeah. you will be holding your breath for a while... AFAIK
current root methods include downgrading firmware to uncover the exploit needed to obtain root and all those goodies...
Does anyone know if the Unrevoked guys are working on this? Others have rooted.
any updates/news about unrevoked for T-bolt?
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any updates/news about unrevoked for T-bolt?
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The only official statement from them was that they had a Bolt, but that their current tricks didn't work with it so it was back to the drawing board:
http://twitter.com/unrevoked/status/48657415775850496
They haven't said anything since...
Just use the current root methods. They aren't as scary as you might think. At one point none of us knew how to use ADB, yet we all use it now - so we were all n00bs in that regard at some point; it is quick and easy to learn the basic commands and concepts. As for the current root methods, they walk you through the entire process step-by-step, their forum threads are full of FAQ help, and there's even an IRC Thunderbolt channel available if you need immediate one on one help
Just try it; once you're on the other side of root you'll be glad you didn't wait
Adb is a lot easier than I thought. Just follow instructions. Had to learn it to root the bolt but I'm happy i did
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I strongly encourage anyone waiting for unrevoked to go ahead and try the root tutorial here. You'll learn a whole lot in the process.
If you have doubts... Search YouTube. Nate did a great walk through that will make it easy for anyone. I lacked most of the skills that are required to root the tb, but its step by step! Can't go wrong!
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You guys are doing a good job of convincing me to move forward on the root. I used Unrevoked on my Dinc so that is why I was waiting for them again. Sounds like time to move on.
No reason to wait. At least this way you can learn a little as well as root. I think it took about 1 hour 30 min. Make sure you have the time and follow directions!
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I'm gonna wait.
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The root tutorial is not difficult to get through, as long as you follow the instructions explicitly.
There is also a one-click solution out there for Windows users, that essentially is a batch file that runs all the adb commands for you...I'm sure there are setup dependencies with that though, so be careful before you pull the trigger.
One-Click:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009969
I was nervous as heck when I first decided to root my phone as well, but after doing it I wouldn't go back. Just make sure to read how to and all that jazz before you make the plunge, and it definitely helps to watch youtube videos explaining/highlighting the process.
Following the root directions aren't hard, it was my first time actually using ADB, and it worked fine. I just took my time and verified everything I typed in. If something didn't work, it was usually because of a small typo.
METDeath said:
Following the root directions aren't hard, it was my first time actually using ADB, and it worked fine. I just took my time and verified everything I typed in. If something didn't work, it was usually because of a small typo.
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Depends on how long you can hold your breath because it is going to be a long while before you see this, if you ever will see this. If there was an easy exploit that would allow unrevoked to work it would have been found already.
I hope sprint doesnt lock up the evo 3d as hard as verizon does. But doesn't seem like they care if the evo it is easy to root.
I really, REALLY want to root my Thunderbolt, as the control freak in me just can't stand things like Facebook for HTC Sense/Peep/TuneWiki/CityID/etc. CONSTANTLY reopening in the background, even after a Force Stop. I know task killers are pointless on Android these days, and I don't mind apps I actually USE opening in the back, but it seems to just be the junk that's getting militant on me. Anyway, my worries lie in beginning of the root process. Since I'm a Macbook Pro user, I actually started (and completed) the first few steps (mostly downloads and prep) to root, but I got to a file that just wouldn't unzip for me, the firmware downgrade file I believe, and didn't want to push it any further in case I ended up SOL somewhere down the line. I really don't mind doing things the hard way, as I find it interesting, but at the same time I'm still too gun shy of accidentally bricking.
The downgrade file stays in.zip format, it's flashable. You follow the steps, rename and send to sd card when your'e ready to.
Note: I'm posting this on multiple forums to receive more varied feedback, so if you see it in a couple places, please don't get upset.
I'm thinking of getting rid of my Inspire for a Nexus One. I'm frankly disappointed in the battery life and the customization options available to me. I've been reading these forums for quite awhile, so I'm very aware of all the options I have with my Inspire -- telling me that I can root "following this guide" or whatnot isn't going to be a game-changer for me.
What are your thoughts? What will I miss going from the Inspire to the Nexus One? What might I like better about the Nexus One? Is the trackball really that exciting?
If I do end up looking to do it, what do I have to look for when getting one? I know they sold them for TMo only first, and then brought out an AT&T compatible one. I've heard that there were two different screens available for them, does anyone have a preference or know what the difference might be? If I do end up looking for one, where should I look? Do you think there would be people willing to trade a Nexus One for an Inspire plus some cash?
I've already done a backup to the SD card via My Backup Pro - if I get a Nexus One, should I just have to insert the SIM and SD card and restore everything, or do I have to worry about more than that?
Any thoughts or advice is welcome! Thank you!
What customization options are you disappointed about? Just remember the Inspire is just 2 months old and look how far we have gotten with it so far.
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True, I do recognize that I'm posting in the XDA forums! I'm speaking of a stock, unrooted Inspire. I'm not willing to root this phone -- after reading nearly everything there is to read on it, I'm convinced I will break it or get lost. I know my limits, and this is it. If there was a way to root without needing a gold card or downgrading or any of that, I might be in. There are many phones out there that can even be rooted without losing your info! This is complicated. At this point I'd simply be following directions whose actual meaning I'd be completely lost to, and just hoping that everything was done right in the right order. And if something went wrong, I'd have no idea where or how in between S-off, gold cards, downgrading, radios, sound issues, Eng S-off, etc.
I'm not knocking the people here, you have done amazing things with a phone that did NOT want to be rooted/customized. I'm just not able to take advantage of what you've done, because to be honest -- it is all above my head. And I'm not willing to be one of those people with the "Help! I think I turned my Inspire into a rabbit" threads.
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True, I do recognize that I'm posting in the XDA forums! I'm speaking of a stock, unrooted Inspire. I'm not willing to root this phone -- after reading nearly everything there is to read on it, I'm convinced I will break it or get lost. I know my limits, and this is it. If there was a way to root without needing a gold card or downgrading or any of that, I might be in. There are many phones out there that can even be rooted without losing your info! This is complicated. At this point I'd simply be following directions whose actual meaning I'd be completely lost to, and just hoping that everything was done right in the right order. And if something went wrong, I'd have no idea where or how in between S-off, gold cards, downgrading, radios, sound issues, Eng S-off, etc.
I'm not knocking the people here, you have done amazing things with a phone that did NOT want to be rooted/customized. I'm just not able to take advantage of what you've done, because to be honest -- it is all above my head. And I'm not willing to be one of those people with the "Help! I think I turned my Inspire into a rabbit" threads.
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HTC Inspire on CM7. Beast ROM. If I helped Thank me
I wouldn't touch a Nexus One with a ten foot pole. I am too used to using modern tech. That phone is very dated and feels every month of it. It would be like me giving up my Inspire for an iPhone 3G. If I were to move to the Nexus, I'd definitely be looking at the Nexus S. It's still an older tech phone, but has a nicer screen, it's lighter, and has a great support community.
However, I really can't think of anything you could do with the Nexus One that you can't with the Inspire... Every rom you could think of is here on this phone. The Captivate devs are almost all over here now, so we have that going for us. Of course, I'm in an HSPA+ area, so I'd also be taking a nose dive in data speed.
Oh yea, and using the newest version of the LeeDroid rom with SetCPU on the "Smartass" governer, I'm just now pluggin my phone in at the 34 hour mark with 5 hours of screen time... That's pretty damn good, if I do say so my damn self.
Many of your points involve rooting, which I've already said worries me. I'm a perfectly capable computer person, but the phone tech is daunting to me. I don't know where to start, and most of the terminology is worrying. You say it's easier than it looks, but that's because you've done it! To me looking in from the outside, it's so far beyond me it's like wanting to live on a base on the moon...
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Many of your points involve rooting, which I've already said worries me. I'm a perfectly capable computer person, but the phone tech is daunting to me. I don't know where to start, and most of the terminology is worrying. You say it's easier than it looks, but that's because you've done it! To me looking in from the outside, it's so far beyond me it's like wanting to live on a base on the moon...
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Don't sweat it, man. Just hop into the "One Click Root" thread in the Development forum. It'll outline what you need to have before starting the process. It will guide you step by step through what you need to do. It's a headache when you first do it, but after that you'll be flashing like a champ. It's addictive. Feel free to PM me if you want to go through it together. I'll be more than happy to help. Just make sure you do everything with a fully charged battery.
One Click Root thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406
Also, there's a video in the top part of the first post. It's for an earlier version of the root app, but it's still very viable and lets you watch someone do it before you go through it.
Maybe he will like that with the N1 you can have a dirty trackball(since most are used now) that can change colors? You know colors with a "Brownish" tint.
The only thing advantage I could think of is there is a chance to use a cheaper data plan with the N1. But then again, the last time I used a N1 was a yr ago, so now the IMEIs may be recognized by ATT. But not sure if the OP realizes that you can do this.
Yeah, I've kinda dismissed the whole "Stick it to AT&T and use a $10 data plan!" thing. From what I can tell, the ones who do it are pretty much just lucky at this point. If you can say being stuck on Edge is lucky...
*takes a deep breath* Okay, maybe I'll look into this whole rooting business. I'd say I've been through about 1/3 of the pages in that one click root thread... Seems like a fair few people are getting things mucked up -- would you say they're pretty much the ones who are messing with things I'd likely never touch? Do I ever need to worry about a radio? Does the stock rooted ROM that's loaded at the end of it allow for better battery life and overclocking? Those are really my two biggest concerns if I'm going to root (and yeah, I get that they're counterproductive!).
I know I'm asking all the noob questions over again, most of which have already been answered many times here. People tend to get impatient with people like me getting into this kind of stuff, which is one reason I chose to stay away from it. This editorial (http://www.androidcentral.com/sometimes-root-isn’t-answer) also made me think twice (or three times)...
If I get into this, what I'd like to be able to do is to copy all my SD card files onto my computer, keeping the whole thing intact, copy it all back once this thing is done and I no longer need the gold card, fire up My Backup Pro, and have everything end up right back where it was. I really feel as if this is asking too much...
I know the feeling of everything looking really complex and hard. I came from a black berry, the key to rooting with either method is reading the directions. The directions are extremely watered down. What exactly scares you about rooting, what terminology? We are here to help you. The inspire is an amazing little device.
Thank you all for being willing to be so helpful. I'd say I was mostly turned off to rooting by going through the Hack Kit and One Click threads and reading about all the people who actually know what they're talking about having issues and breaking things. I figured if they were breaking things, I'd be SURE to mess something up big time.
I'll be keeping you guys at my fingertips for PMs if this goes badly, and I really do appreciate you being willing to help.
For those of you who do this ROM swapping thing often, is there any way to have some program make a snapshot of your homescreens so you don't have to re-configure them every time? Seems like it'd be a pain.
Silas0220 said:
Thank you all for being willing to be so helpful. I'd say I was mostly turned off to rooting by going through the Hack Kit and One Click threads and reading about all the people who actually know what they're talking about having issues and breaking things. I figured if they were breaking things, I'd be SURE to mess something up big time.
I'll be keeping you guys at my fingertips for PMs if this goes badly, and I really do appreciate you being willing to help.
For those of you who do this ROM swapping thing often, is there any way to have some program make a snapshot of your homescreens so you don't have to re-configure them every time? Seems like it'd be a pain.
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Breaking things not so much . No one has completely bricked their inspire. There are a few things here and there that pop up and usually already have a fix posted for them.
Check out the guide to flashing at the top of this forum, I tried to get as detailed as I could.
Honestly no, Flashing a new rom (not an patch/upgrade) will be like booting your phone up for the first time. Though you can back up your sms,apps, and contacts. Everything else you will have to set up again. It can be a pain, but the pros far out weigh the cons !
Any reason you can see for me to use the hack kit over the one click?
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They are both good, the hack kit lets you be a little more involved with the rooting process. Where the GUI is more automated. The GUI has the potential to flash the h-boot wrong after it is rooted and s-off, leading to a black cwm screen. You can find a fix for that in the guide that is stickied.
Ooooookay, taking a deep breath and diving in. I'll let you know when I come up for air...
Silas0220 said:
Any reason you can see for me to use the hack kit over the one click?
Sent from a solid block of aluminum.
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I say the only reason you should use the hack kit is to understand adb commands a little bit better. I've used both methods and felt a tiny bit more accomplished with the hack kit. Don't worry about messing up, there are plenty of people willing to lend a hand.
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Currently downloading the One Click with about 7 minutes to go. Is there an easy way to tell what ROMs allow for overclocking and to what point? I don't exactly see the need at the moment (I've never noticed my Inspire running slowly), but it'd be nice for future-proofing. I've been able to gather that OC requires more to do with the kernel than the ROM, and that not every ROM includes a kernel (I'm not even sure what I'd do with a kernel if I got one...). I'm figuring it's safe to assume that the stock rooted ROM that is loaded by the One Click doesn't have any OC abilities.
EDIT: I believe from most of my reading that I'm most interested in the LeeDroid ROM and accoutrements. Someone earlier mentioned that they are using this right now -- from going through his thread, it looks like that involves kernels and radios in addition to ROMS. I'm not asking for anyone to do anything special for me, but is there a step-by-step on how to go from post-One Click to happy LeeDroid?
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Currently downloading the One Click with about 7 minutes to go. Is there an easy way to tell what ROMs allow for overclocking and to what point? I don't exactly see the need at the moment (I've never noticed my Inspire running slowly), but it'd be nice for future-proofing. I've been able to gather that OC requires more to do with the kernel than the ROM, and that not every ROM includes a kernel (I'm not even sure what I'd do with a kernel if I got one...). I'm figuring it's safe to assume that the stock rooted ROM that is loaded by the One Click doesn't have any OC abilities.
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Unless they changed it no (GUI).
Most devs will put OC or [OC] in the threads title, most of the time the kernel will flash along side of the rom. Though if it isn't and it is an optional kernel, the best method is to flash the the rom, then reboot, then flash the kernel. Most are overclocked to 1.8ghz some are 1.5ghz.
edit: You flash a kernel like you would a rom, except when flashing a kernel you don't do a full wipe, but it is best to wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Divinedark said:
Don't sweat it, man. Just hop into the "One Click Root" thread in the Development forum. It'll outline what you need to have before starting the process. It will guide you step by step through what you need to do. It's a headache when you first do it, but after that you'll be flashing like a champ. It's addictive. Feel free to PM me if you want to go through it together. I'll be more than happy to help. Just make sure you do everything with a fully charged battery.
One Click Root thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961406
Also, there's a video in the top part of the first post. It's for an earlier version of the root app, but it's still very viable and lets you watch someone do it before you go through it.
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I have to chime in here and say that I have rooted and flashed my old Nexus one many times and I was totally lost with the Inspire root methods. I literally got a migraine just reading through the one-click thread the first time.
What are you having trouble understanding about it?
I was thinking bout getting the TB but was wondering how hard it was to root it. Is there a easy way to root the thunderbolt.
Dinc
Easy is quite a subjective term ... Read about the process
Any 1 click solutions will do the root with scripts and still need interventions during portions of the process ... IMHO best to do this manually and be sure of what is happening and as a learning process if you are unfamiliar with rooting tools
snapper915 said:
I was thinking bout getting the TB but was wondering how hard it was to root it. Is there a easy way to root the thunderbolt.
Dinc
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Easy.
http://tinyurl.com/678ykws
GLHF.
Well I knw how to do everything with the incredible with no problems. Just wondering if any thing is different with the TB.
Dinc
Check androidcentral.com. Go to: Android Forums > HTC Android Phones > HTC Thunderbolt > Rooting, ROMS, and Hacks. Good writeups by Cory Streater.
This looks way more complicated then the incredible. Lol.
Dinc
Just wondering if there was a one click root or something. Lol.
Dinc
snapper915 said:
Just wondering if there was a one click root or something. Lol.
Dinc
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Coming from the incredible myself, I was nervous about the manual rooting method as with the incredible all I had to do was click 1 button. But honestly it is very easy. The hardest part for me was getting adb set up. There is a very good detailed guide on youtube showing you how to do this. Once that is done, it is just a simple copy and pasting of commands.
snapper915 said:
Just wondering if there was a one click root or something. Lol.
Dinc
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There is an auto root in the same forum at the top of the stickies. Still not a one click and I haven't tried it, but it works just fine.
snapper915 said:
I was thinking bout getting the TB but was wondering how hard it was to root it. Is there a easy way to root the thunderbolt.
Dinc
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Gosh, if this had only been discussed before!
very easy! as long as you can follow directions and fully read procedures before starting you should be fine
Chillerman said:
Check androidcentral.com. Go to: Android Forums > HTC Android Phones > HTC Thunderbolt > Rooting, ROMS, and Hacks. Good writeups by Cory Streater.
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+1. The Thunderbolt is my first Android phone; never rooted anything before. I followed Cory's procedure and it worked first time, no issues.
As others have noted, you MUST read carefully and follow directions precisely. Cory's directions are step by step and very clear. It's pretty easy if you're patient. More cutting and pasting into a command window than anything else. And when you're done and rooted, you'll feel like you actually accomplished something besides pushing one button.
To follow up on my outburst over someone who can't be bothered to search; it's very easy. I believe I had to enter 3 commands on my Mac.
I came from a blackberry.. The phone was not very smart, and i had no problem rooting this phone.. all you have to do is, browse around and read up on it.. and you coming from another android. it should be a cake walk.
Ok thanks for your help.
Dinc
The hardest part is to get ADB setup and it is not that hard. Reply back if you need help.
It just takes a lil bit of time. Follow the directions and you will be fine.
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I had never used ADB before and now I feel like a pro. Honestly, learn to do the ADB method, you'll be glad you did. If you have any major problems you'll most likely be able to fix them thru ADB. Yes, the one click methods are easier, but with all the changes that are likely to come with different ROMs etc. you'll want to know ADB. I've rooted, and unrooted the phone at least 3 or 4 times in the past week because I've gone back and forth between this and the Charge, so I've gone in to exchange it numerous times and just can't pull the trigger. The unroot is extremely simple once you have it rooted. If you use the ADB method it should take you a whole 30 minutes to do it. I think I just did mine in 10 because I feel like a pro now. Just go to the development section and you'll see the instructions.
Looking for someoe around charlotte,NC or Mooresville, NC that know how to root a Inspire 4G from At&T.
It's almost foolproof. If you're capable of reading and have the reading comprehension skills of a 6th grader, you should be able to do it yourself w/out issue and save some money.
its really easy.use the ace hack kit..just read the ''effin maual'' run it and it does all the work for u
Read everything you can in these threads and the hack kit thread linked below. Then read the effin manual. Then read it all again for a week...do your research. Then root it yourself. If you pay someone to do it for you, you wont learn anything. At which point you will be asking all kinds of questions that you could have learned by doing it yourself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
I got your 10 char right here
Have to agree with the above replies. If you do the research, and don't try to rush, you can do it. Turn 63 in a couple of weeks, and if I can do it anyone can.
1ChesterD said:
Have to agree with the above replies. If you do the research, and don't try to rush, you can do it. Turn 63 in a couple of weeks, and if I can do it anyone can.
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You, my friend, are an inspiration.
My mom (42) just got her first android phone and can't figure out Facebook without my help.
Edit: but seriously, between reading the effin' manual and the IRC (IF you actually need help past the manual) it's a snap.
I coudnt root my inspire 4g , tried couple of times , and still no result! every time its stucks somewhere..., i dont know why
Amigoo said:
I coudnt root my inspire 4g , tried couple of times , and still no result! every time its stucks somewhere..., i dont know why
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Using which method? Did you try the Advanced Ace Hack Kit?
Amigoo said:
I coudnt root my inspire 4g , tried couple of times , and still no result! every time its stucks somewhere..., i dont know why
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I'm willing to bet you missed and skipped over something in the effen manual, either way the IRC chatroom is not just for show..if you're having a real problem, they are there to help..I really don't understand why people continue to ignore that
Its not as easy as rooting other phones, or at least didn't use to be, but now with the Ace Hack Kit, if you read the effen manual, its pretty much a one click process.
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I used bubby's method. It wasn't a cake walk but I done it. Took me about 45 mins to do, but once done stays that way. I have changed my rom alot and love the ability to be rooted and have full control of my device.
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I used bubby's method. It wasn't a cake walk but I done it. Took me about 45 mins to do, but once done stays that way. I have changed my rom alot and love the ability to be rooted and have full control of my device.
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Bubby's is outdated and should not be used...the new hack kit is unbelievably easy to follow so long as you read.
wow thats crazy, i actually used to live in Mooresville, i went to NTI. But i actually just switched from being an advanced iphone hacker to android and trust me im having to re-learn everything aswell. the effin manual tells u step by step how to do it, u just have to read the WHOLE thing. dont be lazy.
OP your lucky there are experienced people around here making the simplest root methods for us.
When the inspire came out I had to read for a few weeks to make sure I didn't eff up... Now after reading XDA for the past year I can do anything root related easily... Just Read!
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Yep just use the ace root kit. I read a bunch of wikis and forum posts about making gold cards etc. then I found the root kit, ran it, and was done instantly.
Just don't do what I did and try to modify the tool. I tried to make it flash CM7 instead of the stock ROM and boot looped it. I just had to install the ROM via clockworkmod recovery but still it was scary for me as a noob.
Inspire 4G - CM 7.1 Nightly - TalonACE
Do u still need ur phone rooted
BORI'S WACKED OUT EVO
Has anybody tried the SuperOneClick method to root their Inspire? Seems almost too easy to be true, which makes me very wary.
gregski said:
Has anybody tried the SuperOneClick method to root their Inspire? Seems almost too easy to be true, which makes me very wary.
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There is no working super-one-click for the Inspire. The Ace Hack Kit is the only game in town.
Gene Poole said:
There is no working super-one-click for the Inspire. The Ace Hack Kit is the only game in town.
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which at this point is almost as simple as a one-click solution..IMHO
OK this thread as gone far enough.
OP if you can't figure out how to root your phone then maybe it is not something you should be doing. Custom roms are not for average users. They take work and most people are just to busy to spend the amount of time it takes run a custom rom. Just food for thought.
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