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[Q] older version htc evo 4G

Hi I am trying to root my HTC Evo it say its the older version can some one please tell me how to root my phone. I have been trying to find out myself but I have had no luck. Can u plz help!! what do I have to do !!

Not to sound like a complete ****, but you must not be trying very hard. Check out the HTC Supersonic (Evo) section. Go to the Android Development subforum, and there are at least 4 or 5 methods to root older Evos. At least one should be within the first three pages.

yea man, please spend some time reading the evo forums, like at least a few hours.
The easiest way to root, since you obviously dont know much about it, is to to the Unrevoked method. Read about it here, then go to unrevoked.com.

Inspire 4G Unlocking help

Is there anyone out there that can help me unlock my HTC Inspire. I have tried many methods and none of them have worked!
Maybe we can get together on the phone?
I have tried CWM, Bubbys, One-click and many others!
Richard

Not trying to be too hasrh since you are still new here it seems but does this seem like a topic for Android Development? Post Q's in the General Forum!

Try the new hack kit it just got updated
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App

Hack kit works fine, just make sure you read the entire list of instructions and get answers on the things you don't know BEFORE you start. I spent a day educating myself before doing it (having come from Apple to my Inspire), just to understand what each step did and what the issues had been for others. When I actually rooted mine and my wife's, it went perfectly.

Please properly title your thread... insted of just [Q].. Put [Q] how to unlock or help unlocking.

[Q] Youtube video for 2.3.4 root, legit?

New to this site, so I apologize if this has already been discussed (yes, I watched the noob video and did search all over for it, not finding it).
There is a Youtube video posted on 11/2/11 (link below) claiming to root 2.3.4 devices. There are a few comments stating that it worked, but I'm skeptical to try it, being that I have no idea where the developer/files are from.
So my question to this forum is: Is it real? Have any of you heard of this or tried it? Does it work for the mt4g on 2.3.4?
And if I have made a noob mistake, please forgive me.
Link to the video: err, well the video link won't let me post since I'm so newb... soooo you can search the video on youtube, the title is "How to Root Android 2.3.4 Root (ENG) .flv"
Thanks!

thebrownfan80 said:
New to this site, so I apologize if this has already been discussed (yes, I watched the noob video and did search all over for it, not finding it).
There is a Youtube video posted on 11/2/11 (link below) claiming to root 2.3.4 devices. There are a few comments stating that it worked, but I'm skeptical to try it, being that I have no idea where the developer/files are from.
So my question to this forum is: Is it real? Have any of you heard of this or tried it? Does it work for the mt4g on 2.3.4?
And if I have made a noob mistake, please forgive me.
Link to the video: err, well the video link won't let me post since I'm so newb... soooo you can search the video on youtube, the title is "How to Root Android 2.3.4 Root (ENG) .flv"
Thanks!
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I doubt that it's legit or it would of been posted on xda. But who knows I don't suggest u try it because the potential of u bricking your phone but if your looking for way a way to get root I suggested u follow the guide to downgrade your phone back to froyo 2.2.1 then follow methods to root your phone from there
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
ondeamnd 1536Ghz - 844Mhz
Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0

I am new to rooting, so the steps to downgrade and then upgrade are quite overwhelming for me.. I was hoping the video was legit because it was just a simple download and then drag/drop solution.
When going through the root threads I've gotten as far as ADB before getting thoroughly lost. I couldn't even figure out how to get that program running.
I am historically a windows guy, but my computer is 11 years old, so I've been using my girlfriends' macbook (osx 10.4.11) which makes all of these operations more difficult for me. Perusing unknown droid language on an unknown mac is proving difficult for this blue-screen blue-blood.

thebrownfan80 said:
I am new to rooting, so the steps to downgrade and then upgrade are quite overwhelming for me.. I was hoping the video was legit because it was just a simple download and then drag/drop solution.
When going through the root threads I've gotten as far as ADB before getting thoroughly lost. I couldn't even figure out how to get that program running.
I am historically a windows guy, but my computer is 11 years old, so I've been using my girlfriends' macbook (osx 10.4.11) which makes all of these operations more difficult for me. Perusing unknown droid language on an unknown mac is proving difficult for this blue-screen blue-blood.
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Well hay I'm only 16 and I installed. And used adb to root my phone I suggested U use the ( adb for dummies guide ) search threads it's very easy to follow or there's thread about a one click root application I think in the mytouch. General or app and themes section u can use that but I don know if it will work just be carefully on what u do. A another alternative Is downloading visionary r14 application u can obtain temporary root with this application and use some root apps but u can't flash custom roms until u get perm root and legit s = off bro
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
ondeamnd 1536Ghz - 844Mhz
Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0

hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll

saranhai said:
hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll
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Ha now that seemed hard to me
MyTouch HD (Black)
Kernel Unity v9
ondeamnd 1536Ghz - 844Mhz
Edited Build Prop
Beats Audio
Gingerbread 2.3.5
Dark Side Sense 3.3.0

There's a downgrade thread in the g2 section. It works for the mytouch4g. Also, truebluedrew makes a great (easy to follow) video tutorial to get adb setup. He includes directions for a Mac. If you do try this, once you downgrade, mackster248 has awesome tutorial videos on rooting.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

saranhai said:
hahahaha heyy i'm only 14, and i managed to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.2.1
don't worry bro, it's not hard to do at allll
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lol im 14 too
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using XDA App

There are two exploits that can temp-root MT4G 2.3.4. They are fre3vo and zergRush.
The only way to get S-OFF/permroot is still to use temp-root to enable a downgrade to 2.2.1, and then apply (root.sh or gfree depending on what suits you), and then flash back to the ROM you want.

seriously....look at the replies to users' questions...
ok...number one, 577 youtube views tells me this youtube subscriber is NOT a popular dev in Germany. Big red flag there...most communities of programmers toss each other code and this video has hardly any hits!
Now look at the author's responses to users' bugs.
'try to restart to root' ...really? so restarting your phone will totally fix the fact that the code is bogus...hmmmm...sounds like an amateur virus wanna be to me..
hahahaha

seattlefeedsme said:
ok...number one, 577 youtube views tells me this youtube subscriber is NOT a popular dev in Germany. Big red flag there...most communities of programmers toss each other code and this video has hardly any hits!
Now look at the author's responses to users' bugs.
'try to restart to root' ...really? so restarting your phone will totally fix the fact that the code is bogus...hmmmm...sounds like an amateur virus wanna be to me..
hahahaha
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None of those you tube videos even helped me root, I just followed the instructions as best I could and a little trial and error. Its now second nature to root now, had to reroot my wifes phone a couple weeks ago.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda premium

i NEED HELP !

before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.

taylorgang809 said:
before i go on im just going to say, YES i have checked everything i possibly could and didnt work,
Anyways i moved to the Inspire after getting rid of my old phone, i have no idea on how to flash a custom rom. can some one please help me, like i already have the custom ROm i want and all i just need a way to get the Flash recovery or Clockwork to work,
PS: my phone is not rooted , the one click root program always stops working when i try and do it.
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What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM

U can download it from the Desire HD forum, its the same
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using xda premium

maddiedad2009 said:
U can download it from the Desire HD fourm, its the same
Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G using xda premium
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No you can't. attn1 took it off of there too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119
attn1's post is #7
I think that's what triggered it in the first place.
It was nice while it lasted. OP - You'll need to find someone who has the latest hack kit uploaded somewhere else to share with you. Note: attn1 has taken down his IRC and will no longer be supporting his hack kit - so you're on your own except for the minor assistance the community might be able to provide
Ah - Post 10 - alternative root, s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0

HTC_Phone said:
What you'll need to do is download the Ace Hack Kit, but unfortunately it has been suspended due to mistreatment on the forums. So you'll have to find another method of downloading it, or I'll ask him if I can post it.
After having your phone rooted, you can THEN go into CWM and flash your custom ROM
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i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.

taylorgang809 said:
i mean, i downloaded something called ace hack kit, and theres this thing that you have to open like a comand prompt, it asks me for a password and it didnt give me it.
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You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING

Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.

homeslice976 said:
You mistakingly got thanked for that - lucky dog.
Read the "Effen Manual". From what I recall seeing in the hack kit thread the password should be in there. This was to ensure users were READING
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trust me i could find any password. looked everywhere, i think if i can get that password ill be all good

We can't trust you because you didn't read the manual. Did you check this directory?
WHEREVER THE FOLDER WAS EXTRACTED TO\tools\txt\CAJUN.txt?

Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,

just hit the Thanks button everyone who posted a way to help here, thanks again

tcozman said:
Also, make sure you read the FAQ section in the "effin manual" since that will provide vital information regarding where the password is in the hack kit folder.
If you still need the most up to date hack kit PM me and I can provide it to you.
I just dont understand why the download was taken off. All he has to do is no longer support it and not respond to questions/answers that he may deem as unfit for the development section.
From what i read in the thread it appears there was just a simple misunderstanding as far as the use of the development forum rather than using the Q/A section along with a user questioning the possibility that the hack kit is not perfect.
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This x1298540928756 (however it's his software and he can do with it as he pleases)
However it looks like JSL's procedure essentially does the same thing, but it's not in a "1 step" GUI like attn1's was. It's more closely resembles versions of the hack kit before attn1 started the GUI
Edit: I bet this (http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/) irked him too. A) no credit to attn1 in this article B) Let's be honest, how many times have we seen attn1 tell people to stop watching videos and read the effen manual?
taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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Glad you got it sorted!

taylorgang809 said:
Thanks for everyone who Tried helping me, which in one way did thanks i appreciate it i have found the way to get the password and hacked my inspire lol. if anyone wants the ACE hack kit. lemme no ill find a way to upload it, only if its ok,
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it's not okay.

attn1 said:
it's not okay.
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So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

dcjes said:
So what are we supposed to do?
I rooted mine the live cd route and never saved the files, but now I have a co-worker that wants it done.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.

homeslice976 said:
Alternative root/s-off method:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
This was on page 1 of THIS thread. Please read a little.
Thanks to XDA member JSLEnterprises
attn1 - thanks for your long running support of your kit. I can only imagine the frustration you are/were feeling over the last couple of months. Your software was legendary and you obviously took this community leaps and bounds further than we otherwise could have.
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This.
I hate that XDA has become a spoonfeed me or I'll throw a fit type community.
People need to appreciate what's been done for them and STFU.

i need LOTS of help!
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison

miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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XDA = development site, not hold my hand I'm a noob help me site. It's because of complaining like this that got the development for the hack kit and attn1 to stop in the first place. If you think rooting this phone is impossible, then stop now before you destroy your phone. The link to do it the old fashion way was posted above, please read it, learn it and apply it if rooting still seems like something you wanna do. Educating yourself before you destroy your phone shouldn't be that hard or that much to ask. I can't wait to see the butt hurt response from this...more and more the Inspire forums are being overrun with these type of threads...I understand why attn1 got fed up.

miadaisy said:
First i hate that people are so mean and inconsiderate of those trying to help...I am a total noob. I attempted a week ago to root my HTC Aria, and i did it BUT as soon as i did i guess i downloaded the latest HTC software that i am finding is IMPOSSIBLE to root, no matter how many different methods i try! in the cmd prompt and the adb devices part it never works...SO i am thinking of attempting rooting my HTC Inspire 4G with the 2.3.3 software and i am scared because i cant seem to find a good root for dummies...i get sent to outdated or no longer in used links and i am so frustrated...It shouldnt be that hard..can someone please help!
Alison
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Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?

homeslice976 said:
Yes, attn1's hack kit was the 'easiest' method available. Hopefully, if he can get some assistance with supporting it, he'll re-release it (follow thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119&page=3) In the mean time, you can go here (http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0) and follow the process described (which has been suggested multiple times in this thread). This is essentially the way attn1's hack kit started, before he started making it idiot proof (not calling anyone names, that's just how it is). Many, many users were able to successfully root/s-off using attn1's 'long' method before he started developing his GUI, but if this seems too over-the-top for you then maybe you should rethink the idea of rooting. Hopefully attn1 will re-release his easy to use hack kit, but with the frustration he's dealing with having to put up with users who want to be spoon fed this information is understandable, and I don't blame him in the least bit for pulling it - whether temporary or permanent
IMHO - there should be no 'root method for dummies'. You're messing with integral parts of the system when you're doing this and there is potential to permanently damage your phone. If you don't want to learn what the process is actually accomplishing, you shouldn't be doing it in the first place. Is there a specific reason you want root/s-off?
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This has been covered, there is no need to provide anymore links or reiterate what has been said in this thread numerous times or in any of these "OMGZ WHERE DID THE HACK KIT GOOO HELPP MEEE" threads. If users want to educate themselves its out there waiting for them to read it. If they don't that's on them. I'm personally happy that ATTN1 took it down, I have no idea how he put up with it for this long.

CURRENT Inspire root and rom guides and links?

I love my Inspire but I want to get rid of bloatware and block ads. Easy right? Just root it. Well, every thread I've found has out of date links or says they are not for 2.3 or higher.
All the links to Bubby's one click either say 'nothing to see here' or that they only work for something prior to 2.3.
Other than one link for the Revolution rom with over 750 pages I have read every page and every link referring to rooting and installing a new rom.
Could someone please post a guide with current links? Or just updated links for the old guides if they still work with the new tools?
Thanks for any help guys!

androidsailor said:
I love my Inspire but I want to get rid of bloatware and block ads. Easy right? Just root it. Well, every thread I've found has out of date links or says they are not for 2.3 or higher.
All the links to Bubby's one click either say 'nothing to see here' or that they only work for something prior to 2.3.
Other than one link for the Revolution rom with over 750 pages I have read every page and every link referring to rooting and installing a new rom.
Could someone please post a guide with current links? Or just updated links for the old guides if they still work with the new tools?
Thanks for any help guys!
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No go search of the advanced hack kit on Google
Sent from Team Pirate!

androidsailor said:
I love my Inspire but I want to get rid of bloatware and block ads. Easy right? Just root it. Well, every thread I've found has out of date links or says they are not for 2.3 or higher.
All the links to Bubby's one click either say 'nothing to see here' or that they only work for something prior to 2.3.
Other than one link for the Revolution rom with over 750 pages I have read every page and every link referring to rooting and installing a new rom.
Could someone please post a guide with current links? Or just updated links for the old guides if they still work with the new tools?
Thanks for any help guys!
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The only working tool for your device is the Advanced Ace Hack Kit, wich is no longer supported here. Follow my signature and you will find the way...

androidsailor said:
I love my Inspire but I want to get rid of bloatware and block ads. Easy right? Just root it. Well, every thread I've found has out of date links or says they are not for 2.3 or higher.
All the links to Bubby's one click either say 'nothing to see here' or that they only work for something prior to 2.3.
Other than one link for the Revolution rom with over 750 pages I have read every page and every link referring to rooting and installing a new rom.
Could someone please post a guide with current links? Or just updated links for the old guides if they still work with the new tools?
Thanks for any help guys!
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I may sound like a layman, but there used to be a thread in android development subforum under HTC Inspire that offered ACE hack kit, a program that would root your phone and install an advanced "recovery" system in your phone. Among others, this one is by far the easiest and effortless way of rooting the phone. Once the hack kit is installed, you can effortlessly install any ROM that has been tested by many on HTC Inspire, such as these from the link http://theunlockr.com/category/roms-2/android-roms-2/htc-inspire-4g-roms/
However, like another poster pointed out, the dev that offered us the Advanced ACE hack kit (AAHK) is no longer with XDA. May be he has his own website where he offers it for free. This used to be where it was offered.
Ah, the post above, somewhere masked in the sig is a way to get AAHK.

Your signature led to another and then....
glevitan said:
The only working tool for your device is the Advanced Ace Hack Kit, wich is no longer supported here. Follow my signature and you will find the way...
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I finally found it! There were a few more new websites that still contained bad links. But a few more searches and a read through another 'I can't find it' thread finally got me to a good link.
Thank you again for the good-naturedness of your reply It seems things have gotten very testy in the last 6 months or so. There are obviously a lot of people who are, um, genuinely challenged when it comes to, um, thinking. Based on spelling it seems that the issue (being stupid) is genuine and yelling at them isn't going to help.
So again - THANK YOU! It really did take a specific search to find the link and it took three searches to find the right specific search. You started me on the path to the right search.
Link found on attn1's twitter.
I for sure will donate to him. Hopefully I won't have to bother him with any kickban questions lol.

Well, I just rooted my inspire 4g yesterday and used the method from here:http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Ace:_Rooting_&_CyanogenMod it went smoothly and completed successfully and I flashed the custom rom already.
I tried to follow other hack tools but all them wanted to uninstall htc sync and relative drivers from the computer which is a pain

List Of Roms For Inspire 4g & More
BEST LINK FOR ROMS IVE SEEN SO FAR....CHECK IT OUT!!!
http://alchemistar.blogspot.com/2010/12/htc-desire-hd-custom-rom-list.html​