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[HOWTO] Root on Alltel CDMA Hero

Short Walkthrough:
The one click root works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743289
Flash Rom of Choice
Optional MMS Fix
Confirmed working for:
CyanogenMod 6
cSrom2.1.6 Report
Not working for:
zenEXP tmobile espresso port rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7964286&postcount=171
Please PM me if you find this MMS fix works for other roms, or know of any roms with MMS working out of the box.
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First, some background. I'm a seasoned Linux developer, having contributed to wireless drivers in kernel, as well as writing documentation on the wireless subsystem. Don't take this post as some newb hoping that it's as easy as crapping my pants and having the nurse change them for me... That having been said....
I'm working on getting my Alltel CDMA Hero rooted.
I've started this page: Redacted for now... I'm still a new user. Mods, will someone PM me, I'll provide the link, then they could insert it for me?
where I will document all I learn along the way, as well as outlining what root methods I've tried and why/how they failed. If there is any information I could add that people think would help others to find a rootable exploit on this phone, just comment here.
Added per request http://pat.erley.org/Phone/AlltelHero

Have you tried the root that supposedly works for ALL HTC 2.1 Devices?
EDIT:
Figured I should link you after making that comment.
http://forum.androidspin.com/showthread.php?t=2757

Kcarpenter said:
Have you tried the root that supposedly works for ALL HTC 2.1 Devices?
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Yes, the bootloader that shipped with 2.1 on my alltel hero does not show up as an adb/fastboot device following that procedure. I'm working on documenting each root method I've tried and why they didn't work. I just can't post links yet...
pat . erley . org / Phone / AlltelHero

clickable link
http://pat.erley.org/Phone/AlltelHero
good luck

http://www.limited-entropy.com/tag/htc-hero
This was also posted on Decad3nce's twitter.

Kcarpenter said:
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This was also posted on Decad3nce's twitter.
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2.6.29-HTC has patched this null ref exploit.

Ok after reading your page on what has been tried, you could try the 2.1 test. Ruu, also the newest .6 ruu, also has you tried the new root method from the evo/hero?
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nfinitefx45 said:
Ok after reading your page on what has been tried, you could try the 2.1 test. Ruu, also the newest .6 ruu, also has you tried the new root method from the evo/hero?
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Any chance you can link me to those? I've tried searching and not had any luck. Is the new method the 'Root any 2.1 Android' one that requires you to fastboot then go to recovery, do a failed update.zip and replace it?

[GUIDE] How to Root Sprint 2.1 Release for CDMA Hero
RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.27.651.6_signed_release.exe
[RUU] RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.20.651.1_signed_test | Android 2.1
http://unrevoked.com/
Hope these help you out some, I have more resources, I just need to find them...
s0be said:
Any chance you can link me to those? I've tried searching and not had any luck. Is the new method the 'Root any 2.1 Android' one that requires you to fastboot then go to recovery, do a failed update.zip and replace it?
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I've now tried the 2.1 test RUU, and the .6 RUU, the phone complained about both being an older version... looks like I need to find something exploitable in the actual phone :-/

another link to check out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708233

im rootin 4 ya i want root on my alltel hero.....

Have you tried downloading unrevoked from your phone from unrevoked.com

unCoRrUpTeD said:
Have you tried downloading unrevoked from your phone from unrevoked.com
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I tried that and it did not work. It uses an exploit from a Sprint customisation that does not exist on the Alltel version.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Still alive... just moved and don't have internet available at home yet. I've begun trying to exploit the adb in recovery hole, but, alas, not had any luck. I've been working on a script to make the process much more automated in windows (the linux version works fine for me as far as what it is supposed to do/not do, etc)...
Not really getting anywhere so far.
On an aside, I read about a null pointer exception in tun.ko. I've been playing with metasploit and have successfully tcp/shelled my phone with it, but not figured out how to escalate the shell...

I will donate 20 to whoever roots the Alltel hero
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Bump
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I will add a second $20 to the pot on this project. Best of luck!!!
-- Mia

So we got 40 so far anymore donations?
Sent from my HERO200

I'd pitch in $20. I'm still trying to find an escalatable exploit.

need some advice on what ROMs to choose from

Hey everyone,
I have a HTC Hero CDMA phone from alltel...ya i have yet to go to another carrier since they are not the best at getting the best technologies first but anywho....
I am new to the whole rooting process and figuring out what roms to choose from.
I understand the basic concepts and all but need pointed in the right direction.
I have already rooted my phone gaining the super permissions required when changing settings in the phone. In addition i have made a back-up of my current rom via Rom Manager (Clockwork) or nandroid back up as everyone says in case something should go wrong. I have backed up all contacts and apps so that i may re-install them later. The version of android i have is 2.1 or eclaire.
The main question is what roms are available to me and a list of the detailed procedure..any help would be great. Thanks
Matt

skyliner342007 said:
Hey everyone,
I have a HTC Hero CDMA phone from alltel...ya i have yet to go to another carrier since they are not the best at getting the best technologies first but anywho....
I am new to the whole rooting process and figuring out what roms to choose from.
I understand the basic concepts and all but need pointed in the right direction.
I have already rooted my phone gaining the super permissions required when changing settings in the phone. In addition i have made a back-up of my current rom via Rom Manager (Clockwork) or nandroid back up as everyone says in case something should go wrong. I have backed up all contacts and apps so that i may re-install them later. The version of android i have is 2.1 or eclaire.
The main question is what roms are available to me and a list of the detailed procedure..any help would be great. Thanks
Matt
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hi mate!
well if you want to select some roms the best thing that you can do its try some of themm...
what criterion should follow?
judge by yourself.. for example:
if you are a HTC sense lover you can try some roms that have sense 2.1 or 2.2(talking about sense, not of android version )
but if you can to disregard of the sense environment you can try cyanogenmod ROMS... (available 2.3.3 gingerbread in CM7)
THERE are several roms to try.. thake this link for to read about...
If you concentrate on the number of visits of the thread of the ROM you will know if it is more popular or not, if not ... I advise you to open a new thread in the section of A*Q AND to ask...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=643
sorry for my poor english LOL... i´m only a humble spanish developer

Will the cryogen 7 work for my phone even though I'm running Android eclaire 2.1???
Where can I find the HTC sense 2.1 or 2.2....
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

Best advise anyone can give you is test out different rom/kernal/radio combos till you find something you love. Im a rom addict constantly looking for that new high. I seriously am changing roms twice a week and radios about every two weeks. Just have fun with it bro.

Do I need anything else before I flash...I've backed up Rom, apps, data,...etc...do I need a radio too it should I worry about that....
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skyliner342007 said:
Do I need anything else before I flash...I've backed up Rom, apps, data,...etc...do I need a radio too it should I worry about that....
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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yep
for to flash a new rom you need somethings...
1-- root your device (obtain superuser toot access)
2-install the recovery menu
3-for to flash another radio or another kernel deppends...
there are radios for to flash from recovery... or from fastboot...
browse it in hero cdma android dev. section...post here if you don´t found it
in dev. section there are availables several sense roms

Ex-Blackberry user, save android for me!

Well crap... I fumbled though a rooting process... Need fresher more appropriate for my phone unbloated feel for my OS used AHK to root.. I'm only a rookie to this os and forums please if possible give me links you suggest for a new android user. Not brand new ofc but new to this forum. I want to thief my phone at a wall. Ty. Just links no more questions advice is also accepted thank you!

sgoatr said:
Well crap... I fumbled though a rooting process... Need fresher more appropriate for my phone unbloated feel for my OS used AHK to root.. I'm only a rookie to this os and forums please if possible give me links you suggest for a new android user. Not brand new ofc but new to this forum. I want to thief my phone at a wall. Ty. Just links no more questions advice is also accepted thank you!
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Ok, are you saying that you are rooted and need a nice unbloated rom, or are you saying you failed to root using the AHK and need help with that?
If you are looking for a new rom that isnt bloated, my favorite for that is Virtuous Unity (sense 3.0)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1213156
If you are saying that you failed to root and need another method, then
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0;PHPSESSID=db47451982492d49341062510c59cd94

Yes indeed successful root I am guessing because everything is availible, no longer get the default att wifi hotspot message I received with stock os when you don't have the appropriate data plan. I do appreciate the help can't waitto check those out! I just need to learn why I chose this phone vs my bbbold9700.
-with the currently installed ROM I get tons of force close message for rommanager
-intermittent signal loss of all data sources(wifi and data network) almost always failing to load internet pages. No Facebook or other APp notifications weather clock doesn't update.
I need some newbie guides, understanding my phone and what it can do will really help me.
Also if I can get a point in the right direction to reloading a new ROM with the AHK recovery, for I have a uncommonly tiring work week and a newborn son, I have no time to search on my home PC, so thank you in advance.
I know this phone is better than that bb9700 I just need help uncovering why. Thx

sgoatr said:
Yes indeed successful root I am guessing because everything is availible, no longer get the default att wifi hotspot message I received with stock os when you don't have the appropriate data plan. I do appreciate the help can't waitto check those out! I just need to learn why I chose this phone vs my bbbold9700.
-with the currently installed ROM I get tons of force close message for rommanager
-intermittent signal loss of all data sources(wifi and data network) almost always failing to load internet pages. No Facebook or other APp notifications weather clock doesn't update.
I need some newbie guides, understanding my phone and what it can do will really help me.
Also if I can get a point in the right direction to reloading a new ROM with the AHK recovery, for I have a uncommonly tiring work week and a newborn son, I have no time to search on my home PC, so thank you in advance.
I know this phone is better than that bb9700 I just need help uncovering why. Thx
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I would suggest that you try some roms to see what you like. Try a Sense 2.1 like ClearDroid or Rum Runner, a Sense 3.0 Rom like Virtuous Unity or RCMix and an AOSP Rom like GingerBeast or Ninja. There are so many good roms but only you can decide what works best for you.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using the power of the dark side.

So I like what I have done I got a downgraded version from somewhere lol I am using the ahk to downgrade I'm trying to figure out now how to do full wipes. I want to try the ninja 817 ROM.
Additional thoughts I am worried about bricking my phone messing with the RIL radio stuffs, so I am curious if radio changes are necessary because I won't be doing one if unneeded and I would like to understand the process fully before attempting.
Thanks to all who have had the patience to help me!
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G.

sgoatr said:
So I like what I have done I got a downgraded version from somewhere lol I am using the ahk to downgrade I'm trying to figure out now how to do full wipes. I want to try the ninja 817 ROM.
Additional thoughts I am worried about bricking my phone messing with the RIL radio stuffs, so I am curious if radio changes are necessary because I won't be doing one if unneeded and I would like to understand the process fully before attempting.
Thanks to all who have had the patience to help me!
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G.
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radio/ril changes are not necessary.
Easiest way to flash for the first time is through the app Rom Manager.
Reading through this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033353 gives most of what you are gonna need to start out.

sgoatr said:
So I like what I have done I got a downgraded version from somewhere lol I am using the ahk to downgrade I'm trying to figure out now how to do full wipes. I want to try the ninja 817 ROM.
Additional thoughts I am worried about bricking my phone messing with the RIL radio stuffs, so I am curious if radio changes are necessary because I won't be doing one if unneeded and I would like to understand the process fully before attempting.
Thanks to all who have had the patience to help me!
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G.
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I believe that a "full wipe" is factory data reset along with clear cache and wipe Dalvik cache (in recovery). If you want to make sure to get everything, you can go into mounts and storage (in recovery) and format everything other than SD card plus the aforementioned wipe Dalvik cache, which is in recovery under advanced . Hth.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using the power of the dark side

I am happy to have joined such helpful community!
I am going to fool with this ninja, not liking the keyboard that's all sofar!
Thanks again all!
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sgoatr said:
I am happy to have joined such helpful community!
I am going to fool with this ninja, not liking the keyboard that's all sofar!
Thanks again all!
Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk
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thats the beauty of android. hit the market, and you will find about 1000 replacement keyboards

The default keyboard for ninja is swype, I personally don't like it and stick with the stock gingerbread keyboard(also included in ninja)
no hay de queso no mas de papa

I figured that out just a while ago, glad because swipe may be faster but tapping seems faster for me. Love the stock keyboard layout!
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With ninja you can use swype or default its up to you.
I personally tried the other ROMs and they are OK, but ninja is so smooth its my favorite.
They say if your not suffering with dropped signal or issues there is no need to update out change the radios.
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T-Mobile USA Complete Rom (Updated 4/9/12)

Thread Closed!!!

Wooah I see many bricked devices

torxx said:
Wooah I see many bricked devices
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lol yeah I posted it here hoping some developers would get their hands on it and turn it into something that works, hopefully people are smart enough to read and know what they are doing before messing with it.

uploaded the stock hboot, in case someone needs it for comparison...
i can just confirm that the posted file actually is a hboot, as the hexdump shows some similarities... but thats where my binary hacking skills end
stock hboot
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9188780/mmcblk0p12.img_hboot

Do you have a t-mo US version phone or this is just a file ripped apart? I'm looking to figure out how to root the T-Mo US One S without bricking the thing.

hah2110 said:
Do you have a t-mo US version phone or this is just a file ripped apart? I'm looking to figure out how to root the T-Mo US One S without bricking the thing.
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if you have the phone pm me your gtalk I'll walk you through the steps of rooting and flashing Clockwork recovery, its certainly a bit different from the Euro phone.

What is different about it? I thought the root process was the same as was cwm
Sent from my HTC VIE_U using Tapatalk 2

T-mobile USA Rom include wifi calling?
Im Curious does the TMO US version of the One S have wifi calling?
I ask because I have the Sensation, running a ICS Rom and currently
the Wifi Calling app (From the Gingerbread ROMs) doesn't work, it needs
an updated app from T-Mob US that is compatible with ICS.
Thanks!

shiftedx said:
if you have the phone pm me your gtalk I'll walk you through the steps of rooting and flashing Clockwork recovery, its certainly a bit different from the Euro phone.
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I have the one s for tmo I will surely pm you
and yes tmous has wifi calling

plazteknyc said:
Im Curious does the TMO US version of the One S have wifi calling?
I ask because I have the Sensation, running a ICS Rom and currently
the Wifi Calling app (From the Gingerbread ROMs) doesn't work, it needs
an updated app from T-Mob US that is compatible with ICS.
Thanks!
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It should have Wifi Calling baked in. If it's compatible with older phones running ROMs, we'll have to see.

I just picked on up at Wal-Mart they are selling them now for 198.00 yes WiFi calling works great
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using XDA

plazteknyc said:
Im Curious does the TMO US version of the One S have wifi calling?
I ask because I have the Sensation, running a ICS Rom and currently
the Wifi Calling app (From the Gingerbread ROMs) doesn't work, it needs
an updated app from T-Mob US that is compatible with ICS.
Thanks!
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On the Galaxy II on tmo the wifi calling is built in the rom and you have to have the sim card the supports the wifi calling but this is ICS and I could be mistaken .

Can anyone pull these libs and/or the .apk?
/system/lib/librilswitch.so
/system/lib/libganril.so
/system/lib/libkineto.so

timskyline86 said:
Can anyone pull these libs and/or the .apk?
/system/lib/librilswitch.so
/system/lib/libganril.so
/system/lib/libkineto.so
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I just checked my T-Mobile One S, and none of these files are present in /system/lib. Let me know if you have any ideas where they might be, and I'll try to help you. I figured I'd find at least one or two of them, but no go. Sorry guy

nickmv said:
I just checked my T-Mobile One S, and none of these files are present in /system/lib. Let me know if you have any ideas where they might be, and I'll try to help you. I figured I'd find at least one or two of them, but no go. Sorry guy
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Hmm interesting
Not even an .apk? like Kineto.apk

Does there appear to be a WiFi calling APk file in the system/ app folder? I'm not sure what it would be called, but you can probably ID it via the icons appearance. I know on the Sensation it was something like HTC-dsp-gb.apk.

vgpclife said:
Does there appear to be a WiFi calling APk file in the system/ app folder? I'm not sure what it would be called, but you can probably ID it via the icons appearance. I know on the Sensation it was something like HTC-dsp-gb.apk.
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It's built in on the one S
Sent from my Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

It's most likely like the Amaze 4G. Built into the framework

Wifi calling is built into the Android 4.0 framework, so yeah, none of those apk's or .so's are present on the One S. It's all integrated...

Can you post the build.prop?

[Q] Root vs. No Root for a Sensation Noob

I've had an original Motorola Droid the last 2 years, finally finished my contract and just bought a used Sensation 4G off contract with T-Mobile... allowing me to change phones more often than every 2 years... it felt like prison!
I rooted my Droid, and liked the ways I could customize it and clean off bloatware that I never used. I wanted to free up as much memory as I could because the Droid didn't have a lot to start with.
The Sensation has even more bloatware, and for now, I'm not so much interested in being able to flash a new ROM as I am to just be able to delete the stuff I don't want. So I have some questions...
I used HTC's Bootloader Unlock tool and now the phone is unlocked. It thought that may allow me to delete apps... but no such luck.
Is there another way for me to do this... or is it still necessary to root the phone?
If I do need to root it... what is the easiest way for me to do it?
Should I re-lock my bootloader, or is it OK to leave it unlocked?
With ICS being pushed out to the Sensation in June, how will my unlocked bootloader or rooted status affect that? Or should I just flash an ICS ROM and not deal with the OTA update?
If I were to flash an ICS ROM... which one is the most stable and most highly recommended?
If I were to keep my current stock ROM for now... is it possible to put a 3rd party launcher, like ADW Launcher Pro to replace Sense?
I realize it's a lot of questions... but I've been digging around online to find answers and can't seem to find what I need. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

I can answer some of your questions. As far as I know, you will have to root your phone to delete (or freeze) bloatware. What app were you using on your Droid to do this? I think you should leave your bootloader unlocked. I don't even bother with official updates because the custom roms run so well. I am currently running CoinDroid 1.1.0 and it is amazing! It is Android 4.0 and also Sense 4.0. You can always install ADW but it will not replace everything Sense. It will replace the launcher but other parts of Sense will remain (such as lock screen and certain apps like calculator, calendar, etc.). The following threads might be helpful to you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613295
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609844

Thanks...
Thanks for some great info...
I'll root and install an ICS ROM that's available out there. I appreciate the answers and am interested in any advice I can get.

Yea just follow the s-off guide, the revolutionary method makes things very easy. You dont even have to worry about rooting, just s-off, install custom recovery and then installing a rooted rom will root the phone.
Also bear in mind to install an ics rom you will need the latest 3.32 firmware flashed - also very easy just follow the guides.
Good luck !
Sent from my Sensation using XDA

Only disadvantage to rooting is that there are a few apps that won't run from a rooted phone, and ie the sky go app (if you're a UK resident!)
Thanks..

Thanks... I'm in the U.S. so that app isn't a problem, but are there any other notable apps I should be aware of?

andybites said:
Only disadvantage to rooting is that there are a few apps that won't run from a rooted phone, and ie the sky go app (if you're a UK resident!)
Thanks..
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Ah the pain! I was really excited about Sky Go but well. Having root is more important for me than some crappy tele :-D

Hi there.
I've been using the following ROM for a couple of months now and would highly recommend it. Great ROM and the thread is full of helpful folk and info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
I've never regretted rooting my Sensation and hope you get on OK.

riz1234 said:
Ah the pain! I was really excited about Sky Go but well. Having root is more important for me than some crappy tele :-D
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Use supersu it will allow you to temporarily turn off root to use those apps that won't work when rooted.
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