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[Q] HTC Hero Rooting Advice?

Hi, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I have looked at other questions on here, however thought I would ask a new one, as they do not all cover what I would like to ask, as mine are more specific. I have a few questions/issues that I'm unsure about, so would like to ask on here Excuse me if they sound silly and basic
Anywhoo, I would like to Root my device (HTC Hero 2.1) however would like to know the potential disadvantges of this and any 'safe guide' to doing so. I have read advice online where some drawbacks can be 'bricking' and voiding the warranty, but would like advice upon how to prevent this from happening. Also, I have read that you can un-root the device? If this is the case, once this is done, if there is a problem with my phone and I send it back, will it still be under warranty as such, so in the sense that can't they tell it's been rooted prior to the repair? (may sound like a silly question but I'm a newbie on this)
Also, I don't intend to make my phone some sort of superpowered device (which it won't as it's not the best of phones on the market but hey), however would like to increase the loading/processing time of applications, view other OS', Baseband etc.. Also, how will this affect my data? - i.e. messages, conversations (whatsapp, pingchat etc) and other apps currently installed on the phone. Also any other information that may be necassary to know. Not meaning to sound picky or bossy, but would like a more complex answer to this, not just short one lined answers that are much help as a chocolate teapot!
Many Thanks
HCP_123

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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Does importing backups to replacement phones work?

Hello everybody, I'm going to be getting a replacement model for my exhibit due to speaker problems. So in order to have a successful transfer of my content. Do I just need to make a nandroid backup, put it on my PC, and when my new one is rooted, I just import it to the SD card and flash the back up to my new replacement? I'd appreciate an answer to this.
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This is so pathetic how a basic question like this gets absolutely no answers at all after all this time. Ironically this will probably get someone to reply telling me off with a bunch of BS. Always seems to happen that way. Can a moderator please delete this? It will probably get overlooked for that as well.

brokenAndroid93 said:
Hello everybody, I'm going to be getting a replacement model for my exhibit due to speaker problems. So in order to have a successful transfer of my content. Do I just need to make a nandroid backup, put it on my PC, and when my new one is rooted, I just import it to the SD card and flash the back up to my new replacement? I'd appreciate an answer to this.
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brokenAndroid93 said:
This is so pathetic how a basic question like this gets absolutely no answers at all after all this time. Ironically this will probably get someone to reply telling me off with a bunch of BS. Always seems to happen that way. Can a moderator please delete this? It will probably get overlooked for that as well.
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I didn't see this first time round, but you will probably find that part of the reason it got ignored is because people get fed up with constantly answering the same questions over and over again.
A nandroid backup from one phone to another (even the same model) is not guaranteed to work. Several reasons - the hardware build sometimes changes slightly during manufacturing runs, some software may tie into the IMEI or hardware ID of the phone, other reasons which I'm not clever enough to understand.
Your best bet is to;-
Do a nandroid backup anyway - you won't lose anything by that
Ensure all your stuff (contacts, apps settings etc) is backup up to Google
Use Titanium Backup to backup all of your apps, data etc so you can restore them one-by-one on the new phone if you need to.
I hope this helps a little and is not just considered BS. As for bumping a thread after two weeks just to say "please delete this thread" - a little pointless and very childish

Yes it will.

SimonTS said:
I didn't see this first time round, but you will probably find that part of the reason it got ignored is because people get fed up with constantly answering the same questions over and over again.
A nandroid backup from one phone to another (even the same model) is not guaranteed to work. Several reasons - the hardware build sometimes changes slightly during manufacturing runs, some software may tie into the IMEI or hardware ID of the phone, other reasons which I'm not clever enough to understand.
Your best bet is to;-
Do a nandroid backup anyway - you won't lose anything by that
Ensure all your stuff (contacts, apps settings etc) is backup up to Google
Use Titanium Backup to backup all of your apps, data etc so you can restore them one-by-one on the new phone if you need to.
I hope this helps a little and is not just considered BS. As for bumping a thread after two weeks just to say "please delete this thread" - a little pointless and very childish
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Im not trying to be childish. I know basic netiquette on forums and i tried to find a post already existing so I can avoid that problem. But i have no idea where to find it and im not sure how to ask someone. Do i just ask a admin or moderator? I just got pissed that day because me not being able to find a existing thread and not knowing who to ask while avoiding getting reprimanded is constant.

brokenAndroid93 said:
Im not trying to be childish. I know basic netiquette on forums and i tried to find a post already existing so I can avoid that problem. But i have no idea where to find it and im not sure how to ask someone. Do i just ask a admin or moderator? I just got pissed that day because me not being able to find a existing thread and not knowing who to ask while avoiding getting reprimanded is constant.
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Um actually... you use Google to find your answer. If you get results, then voila! If you don't, THEN you make the thread. If you ask someone, its rather rude because you are asking them to do work for you.
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[Q] Got it ... love it ... need root!

Is anyone working on root?

Highly doubtful

Wondering how long it will take XDA to kill this post
This will be the third root related VZW post, seems someone keeps removing them. I'm aware that Root in the phones current state is not gonna happen, but this VZW thread will never take off if someone keeps removing the first post.
Thanks

FruitBowlMafia said:
This will be the third root related VZW post, seems someone keeps removing them. I'm aware that Root in the phones current state is not gonna happen, but this VZW thread will never take off if someone keeps removing the first post.
Thanks
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The reason it keeps being removed is because it should be in the general thread. This is for development, not questions about development that hasn't started.

[Completed] [Q] Sprint Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile ROM

Hello, i have a SM-N900P note 3 originally on sprint, now flashed to Boost Mobile. I bought it brand new. It has android version 4.4.2 and im wanting to update to Lollipop on either a official version, or unofficial....whichever more stable. I paid a person to flash it to boost and he did so remotely, ive attempted to contact him for information on his process but have not been responded to. It is rooted and has TWRP and a full nandroid back up.
Please help me, im scared to try flashing a rom then ruining the ''boost flash''.
I can attatch pictures from my About Device if safe and helpful.

Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Paying someone to alter your device has left you in a position where you have a modified phone but no knowledge on how it got to that state or how to proceed. I firmly believe that if you can't take the time to learn how to do these things for yourself then you shouldn't be doing them at all. Having a modified phone, and working with a modified phone, requires a certain level of knowledge, it requires research, it requires work. Now you can see that taking the easy way initially hasn't really benefited you in the long run. Anyway, you have a lot of learning to do, Samsung phones can be especially difficult to modify due to the way that they're locked down. You're going to need to head over to the Sprint Note 3 section and start doing as much reading as you can. I can't really point to one specific thread because there's so much information that you need to take in. If you get stuck though there's a q&a section that you can ask for help in. Here's a link to the Sprint Note 3 device forum:
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3

timmaaa said:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. Paying someone to alter your device has left you in a position where you have a modified phone but no knowledge on how it got to that state or how to proceed. I firmly believe that if you can't take the time to learn how to do these things for yourself then you shouldn't be doing them at all. Having a modified phone, and working with a modified phone, requires a certain level of knowledge, it requires research, it requires work. Now you can see that taking the easy way initially hasn't really benefited you in the long run. Anyway, you have a lot of learning to do, Samsung phones can be especially difficult to modify due to the way that they're locked down. You're going to need to head over to the Sprint Note 3 section and start doing as much reading as you can. I can't really point to one specific thread because there's so much information that you need to take in. If you get stuck though there's a q&a section that you can ask for help in. Here's a link to the Sprint Note 3 device forum:
Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3
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Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
P.s.
I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???

Elomeli21 said:
Hello, i have a SM-N900P note 3 originally on sprint, now flashed to Boost Mobile. I bought it brand new. It has android version 4.4.2 and im wanting to update to Lollipop on either a official version, or unofficial....whichever more stable. I paid a person to flash it to boost and he did so remotely, ive attempted to contact him for information on his process but have not been responded to. It is rooted and has TWRP and a full nandroid back up.
Please help me, im scared to try flashing a rom then ruining the ''boost flash''.
I can attatch pictures from my About Device if safe and helpful.
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Elomeli21 said:
Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
P.s.
I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???
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You came here for help and yet you LOL at the help....
Sounds like you take your device back to the carrier and stay stock but you also stated you are familiar with flashing, and yet you are "scared".
And sounds like you should be doing the reading, after all you came here to ask, vice searching and reading for yourself. Nevertheless
Good Luck and Thread Closed.

Elomeli21 said:
Lol look man, I am very familiar with flashing stock Roms and custom roms. As well as most other device modifications. I reached out for advice in hopes of hearing someone's output that may have already done this type of procedure.with that being said,if I can afford to pay someone to do what I may simply not have TIME to do,then that's my prerogative. These forums are to help people, not to write a reply that is in no way helpful. Maybe you should be the one that needs to do more reading. ☺??
P.s.
I have a Galaxy Note 3 flashed to Boost Mobile and pay only $35 a month, I'd say I was very benefited. Lmfao ???? You mad bro? ???
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Hello,
timmaaa pointed you in the right direction, and as he suggested you will get more help posting your question in the device specific forum.
XDA Assist is not a "Support" forum it is to guide new users to areas they can find the help they need.
Please post your question in the link above or the Sprint Note 3 Q&A section to get the answer/help you are looking for.
Thread closed.
Thanks for understanding,
BD619
Ninja'd by JJD :silly:

Bricked Device HELP Pleeasssee.... OP7P

Hello Everybody, I'm new to this specific site so I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong forum section. I have a OP7P that I was running BlissRom. Today I decided to check out the EX kernel app. After installing. There was a pop-up that said "There is an Kernel update would you like to update mow, so I accepted and it asked me to reboot, like always after a system flash. And it's boots into Fastboot. I tried everything from Selecting Start to selecting recovery. To holding Vol and power buttons and Fastboot is where it goes no matter what. So I said at least it's in Fastboot. I'll just reflash the TWRP img file. Then. I noticed I was in trouble when my PC didn't detect the device at all. I plugged another device into the cable to make sure the cable was good and it was. So I ran Fastboot devices command and No devices detected rebooted it back into Fastboot. Tried it again and same thing. Someone please tell me I'm not totally screwed. I've bricked phones on a few occasions and always have gotten them back. This is my personal device. Fingers crossed my kids didn't just get a new frisby. Thanks everyone in advance!

kbs3251 said:
Hello Everybody, I'm new to this specific site so I apologize in advance if I posted this in the wrong forum section. I have a OP7P that I was running BlissRom. Today I decided to check out the EX kernel app. After installing. There was a pop-up that said "There is an Kernel update would you like to update mow, so I accepted and it asked me to reboot, like always after a system flash. And it's boots into Fastboot. I tried everything from Selecting Start to selecting recovery. To holding Vol and power buttons and Fastboot is where it goes no matter what. So I said at least it's in Fastboot. I'll just reflash the TWRP img file. Then. I noticed I was in trouble when my PC didn't detect the device at all. I plugged another device into the cable to make sure the cable was good and it was. So I ran Fastboot devices command and No devices detected rebooted it back into Fastboot. Tried it again and same thing. Someone please tell me I'm not totally screwed. I've bricked phones on a few occasions and always have gotten them back. This is my personal device. Fingers crossed my kids didn't just get a new frisby. Thanks everyone in advance!
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/msm-tool-guac-t3934691

As many thorough threads for unbricking this device that people invested a lot of time to make 100% idiot proof we somehow keep getting these same cry for help post SMDH

mookiexl said:
As many thorough threads for unbricking this device that people invested a lot of time to make 100% idiot proof we somehow keep getting these same cry for help post SMDH
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Kind of ignorant to be calling people idiots when they follow the same process theybalways have to update their ROM and things go south. Not every method works for the same device.
If you're not going to help, don't comment.
OP, check out my thread. I had something similar happen to me last week.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/issues-rooting-oneplus-7-pro-installing-t4094885

knightsriot said:
Kind of ignorant to be calling people idiots when they follow the same process theybalways have to update their ROM and things go south. Not every method works for the same device.
If you're not going to help, don't comment.
OP, check out my thread. I had something similar happen to me last week.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/issues-rooting-oneplus-7-pro-installing-t4094885
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Never called anybody idiot brother and if you are older than twelve you should be familiar with the terminology and context of which I used idiot proof. Rather than giving answers that can be easily found why not promote the use of the search function? If we continue to just give answers these forums will continue to be full of meaningless space keeping threads like this one that only point you to another thread while the useful information gets pushed out.
There's a reason we didn't make all A's from teachers giving us all the answers or you don't just tell you're kids to listen to you count to 100 or sing the ABCs and it's because we wouldn't learn jack ish. Your reply was less helpful than mine. I stated that the threads were available hoping the OP attempts to use the search feature to find them. You just made the most useful tool (SEARCH) obsolete.

mookiexl said:
Never called anybody idiot brother and if you are older than twelve you should be familiar with the terminology and context of which I used idiot proof. Rather than giving answers that can be easily found why not promote the use of the search function? If we continue to just give answers these forums will continue to be full of meaningless space keeping threads like this one that only point you to another thread while the useful information gets pushed out.
There's a reason we didn't make all A's from teachers giving us all the answers or you don't just tell you're kids to listen to you count to 100 or sing the ABCs and it's because we wouldn't learn jack ish. Your reply was less helpful than mine. I stated that the threads were available hoping the OP attempts to use the search feature to find them. You just made the most useful tool (SEARCH) obsolete.
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Could've just used fail-proof or other terminology, Hulk Hogan. No need to be passive aggressive to people are getting the hang this device.
This is the first time I've triggered a neckbeard. Nice.

knightsriot said:
Could've just used fail-proof or other terminology, Hulk Hogan. No need to be passive aggressive to people are getting the hang this device.
This is the first time I've triggered a neckbeard. Nice.
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Lol I'm just frustrated to not be able to help . I check the questions and answers regularly to see if I can assist someone but the questions and answers forum is only filled with "Bricked" threads of which non are unique to anything posted in the Mega Unbrick and MSM Tool thread. I've had about every Bricked situation possible for this device and never once had to create a thread or even ask a question in a thread because I know the power of search. This device will always Unbrick as long the mother board isn't fried.
That Hulk Hogan was nice ?

mookiexl said:
Lol I'm just frustrated to not be able to help . I check the questions and answers regularly to see if I can assist someone but the questions and answers forum is only filled with "Bricked" threads of which non are unique to anything posted in the Mega Unbrick and MSM Tool thread. I've had about every Bricked situation possible for this device and never once had to create a thread or even ask a question in a thread because I know the power of search. This device will always Unbrick as long the mother board isn't fried.
That Hulk Hogan was nice
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True. Nah, I'm just coming from OP's point of view. I've rooted my tablet and other phones and have never come close to bricking a device besides this one. I got all the way down to the Qualcomm crash dump message. I was so frustrated. All I did was literally download an update ROM build and applied it the exact same way I had the previous build, but something messed up along the way. I tried different methods til I finally found that All-in-One tool. I tried all the others and they didn't work for me.
Anyway, my bad for being rude. I know I'm not dealing with the typical YouTube type of people here

SMH.
mookiexl said:
As many thorough threads for unbricking this device that people invested a lot of time to make 100% idiot proof we somehow keep getting these same cry for help post SMDH
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I literally said that I'm new to XDA and I'm not apart of any other forums or websites, and for one I looked up unbricking this device. None of them had an issue with their computer detecting their device in Fastboot mode. Therefore I reached out for help. The real problem is that people are so bored and have nothing to do that they just complain about other people's threads. What's the point in having a forum on this subject if you can't use it without dealing with this **** I could have done without a smartass response. If you missed the part where I stated that the USB-C port was not functional in Fastboot mode. Then please read my entire thread before adding input. I see your a senior member. I respect that and you probably have tons of knowledge that could be useful. So you should want to encourage instead of downgrade people for their questions. This hobby is slowly dying. Help the younger crowd. Theyre gonna be afraid to ask questions if they feel the experienced guys are gonna make them feel stupid. No disrespect I just didn't see the point in your response and with my bricked device having something uncommon from the other threads. I still feel that my question was a valid ask for help
Thanks!

Thanks Knightsriot
mookiexl said:
As many thorough threads for unbricking this device that people invested a lot of time to make 100% idiot proof we somehow keep getting these same cry for help post SMDH
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knightsriot said:
Could've just used fail-proof or other terminology, Hulk Hogan. No need to be passive aggressive to people are getting the hang this device.
This is the first time I've triggered a neckbeard. Nice.
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True. Nah, I'm just coming from OP's point of view. I've rooted my tablet and other phones and have never come close to bricking a device besides this one. I got all the way down to the Qualcomm crash dump message. I was so frustrated. All I did was literally download an update ROM build and applied it the exact same way I had the previous build, but something messed up along the way. I tried different methods til I finally found that All-in-One tool. I tried all the others and they didn't work for me.
Anyway, my bad for being rude. I know I'm not dealing with the typical YouTube type of people here
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I'm glad there's still people out there who are willing to help. Update on the problem. I got frustrated with it and went to bed. It died overnight and when I plugged it in the next morning by the grace of God it decided to boot into TWRP 3.3.1-79. Where I had done a backup a few days prior! ?. I do have another quick question. I'm back on stock OOS 10.3.2 running renovate Ice. How come none of the changes I make in the rice tweaks app will actually change. None of them. Sorry in advance if this is a "stupid" question

kbs3251 said:
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I'm glad there's still people out there who are willing to help. Update on the problem. I got frustrated with it and went to bed. It died overnight and when I plugged it in the next morning by the grace of God it decided to boot into TWRP 3.3.1-79. Where I had done a backup a few days prior! . I do have another quick question. I'm back on stock OOS 10.3.2 running renovate Ice. How come none of the changes I make in the rice tweaks app will actually change. None of them. Sorry in advance if this is a "stupid" question
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Search the RICE thread for the ''overlay mount fix''. Its a magisk module.
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kbs3251 said:
I literally said that I'm new to XDA and I'm not apart of any other forums or websites, and for one I looked up unbricking this device. None of them had an issue with their computer detecting their device in Fastboot mode. Therefore I reached out for help. The real problem is that people are so bored and have nothing to do that they just complain about other people's threads. What's the point in having a forum on this subject if you can't use it without dealing with this **** I could have done without a smartass response. If you missed the part where I stated that the USB-C port was not functional in Fastboot mode. Then please read my entire thread before adding input. I see your a senior member. I respect that and you probably have tons of knowledge that could be useful. So you should want to encourage instead of downgrade people for their questions. This hobby is slowly dying. Help the younger crowd. Theyre gonna be afraid to ask questions if they feel the experienced guys are gonna make them feel stupid. No disrespect I just didn't see the point in your response and with my bricked device having something uncommon from the other threads. I still feel that my question was a valid ask for help
Thanks!
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Dude all I'm saying is search is the key. Note that I still helped just not the way you wanted. I don't have over 300 thanks for nothing.