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[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Thanks so much for responding! If I follow the instructions here, and then find a rom I'd like to use?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2133336

This says it is for stock devices only. Mine has a Gingerbread update from Froyo.

What if I just wanted to root if I can't find a reliable rom to use. There are so many different sources for that without clear instructions.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
Just follow glevitans instructions..then gain s off and flash a jb rom
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Ok. But, what if I just want to have root access without a custom rom. Like I was saying, the custom rom for Jelly Bean would be great if I could find a reliable one. But, in the meantime I'd like to root in order to get rid of all the bloatware that is consuming internal memory and battery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
I hear ya. Sometimes staying stock after rooting is a good idea. After a cpl yrs flashing roms, I wish I would have. My devices performance slowed down.

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I would suggest u unlock bootloader and gain s off. Or just unlock bootloader and keep s on. It's all a matter of preference.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
I guess I'm missing something here, I thought rooting and unlocking were two different things. Unlocking would be preparing the phone for a Rom (along with root), which unless I find one, I won't do that. And then rooting can be done without unlocking or flashing a new Rom, but I'll have a few more performance tweaking options just with that. It seems the few tools used for rooting are either unavailable or sketchy to use. That's all I want right now, is to root the phone, unless you can suggest a reliable rom. I'd rather not unlock for no reason since this is my first time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
I will post a Rom. Hold on. :)

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U have to unlock bootloader dude to gain root. I am trying to tell u that

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Flash mokee by cedarctic

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http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android

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And check this out

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38571636
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
This is what I was trying to say earlier about conflicting information on the internet, which the experts in these forums recommend we do first before bothering you. And people are using different terms that mean the same thing.

Lifehacker article said,"Unlocking your bootloader doesn't root your phone directly, but does allow you to root/and or flash custom roms."

That's why I kept asking the question. Some of us aren't stupid, just trying to learn based on the information provided.

This is what I have understood so far based on what you're saying?

1) unlock bootloader (found link for that)

2) s- on or off (how? To turn s-off)

3) root (still nothing on that step as far as the how to)
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
Not saying ur stupid. Just want u to read the threads I posted so u are familiar with the root process

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Unlock your bootloader and leave your device s on. U will have to flash a Rom via fastboot.

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Or u can unlock bl and install superuser
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
I have thoroughly read all the links you provided and greatly appreciate your patience. But, in the first I asked about, with the HTC Unlocking tool, you said to use that. But, you also gave me a link to the Easy Ace Root Tool. Both have clear sets of instructions.

If I use either, after the process is done, will my gingerbread still be in tact in order for me to download the Superuser app you mentioned? I have seen it before, but requires root access.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
I gave u both of those links for u to make a choice about how u might wanna go about rooting your inspire. I used the aahk years ago. Lol

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When I did my inspire, I had to make a gold card,unlock my boot loader ,super cid it ,flash recovery and then root it. Idk if your gb will still be in tact. I had to go from froyo to gb when I originally rooted mine.

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There is a member that is truly proficient in your predictament...gizmoe..look under his signature for help rooting this device. He will gladly help u. U could p.m him, but let him know that I referred him to u

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He will need all your bootloader details. Could u plz list them on here as well so I can see? All the info on your bootloader..

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Mine are...unlocked...supercid...s off..hboot 2.00 ..radio version...etc etc
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
A thank u button press would be nice. Haha :))
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
I was going to thank you when all was said and done, and have along the way. I've just been a little busy since I last commented.

Before you mentioned it, I did find and read a lot about the AAHK, but like a couple of other tools, it is currently unsupported. I'm late to the game with trying to get this phone rooted. But, I was considering trying it due to its dummy proof method and excellent manual and instructions.

But, came across a few conflicting pieces of info with it. One said no on using with Gingerbread, as it would mess up my bootloader, but another said yes as long as it was shipped with Froyo and upgraded to GB. The only conflict with bootloader spec was those that were less than 2.00.0029, whereas mine is 2.00.0030. I don't know enough about all that. Other than that, my device wasn't listed in the manual as being one that would needed to be downgraded first. And I should possibly use the recovery program with touch (forgot the name) instead of the one it comes with (in case I do decide to flash a new rom).

My device details are:

HTC Inspire 4G (Desire HD)

Android: 2.3.5 (shipped Froyo, OTA update to Gingerbread)

Sense: 3.0 (OTA upgrade from ?)

Software Version: 3.20.502.52 710RD

Bootloader: 2.00.0030

SDK Version: 10

I'll definitely pm Gizmoe, I appreciate you referring me to him. I'm thoroughly trying to research all this stuff before trying anything so I can get a better idea of what to do if something happens in the process.

I'm kinda leaning toward the aahk because of the s-off feature. I probably won't ever mess with the radio, but I did read that s-off is needed if I want to flash a ported rom. I've honestly not done a lot of research with roms yet, baby steps.

To my understanding, and I'm probably wrong, a ported rom would be something other than CM's? CM only has a GB version for my device, where some other developers have Jelly Bean versions. I guess I figured what's the point in using a CM rom that's the same version I currently have. (Assuming I don't have to downgrade to Froyo in order to root, or anything happens to my current GB). But, roms are a whole other step.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
[MENTION=5764552]Ben Folds[/MENTION]. Here is the two options I would recommend. One is to HTC dev unlock and then Fastboot flash a custom recovery. With this configuration You will be unlocked with custom recovery but still s on. You will be able to flash whatever Rom you want. However recovery can not write to the boot partition without s off. So for every Rom you flash you will have to unzip the file, pull the boot.img and use Fastboot to manually flash it on top of also flashing the custom Rom via recovery. Its really not that big of a deal. You just can not use a PD98IMG. Second you could obtain s off via the advanced method laid out by attn1(original author of aahk). It does require some knowledge of Fastboot commands and other basic Linux terminology. With s off though recovery can write to boot so only recovery needs to be used to flash a Rom, boot.img and all. Also you would be able to use a PD98IMG to install pretty much anything. So unless you really want s off for radios and don't mind taking two steps to flash a Rom HTC dev unlock should be just fine.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Thank you, Gizmoe, for your time. That makes sense. Just a couple questions.

Glevian has that one tool that is supposed to make htcdev process easier, is that ok to use?

Are there any specs on my device that would make it so I couldn't use the aahk?

If I choose not to flash a rom, will the htcdev unlocking method give me root access in order to use something like Titanium to get rid of bloatware?

I guess I was hoping to find a method that wouldn't wipe my phone but still gave me root privileges. And leave open the option for a custom rom if I find one. I guess it's still stuck in my head that I need s-off to get a jelly bean rom.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
I have not used Glevitans tool but he is knowledgable so im sure its sound. HTC Dev is pretty easy though. You just make an HTC Dev account. Follow the instructions on HTC website for the DHD. You submit your token output and they email you an unlock token along with further instructions. Then with an unlocked bootloader you fastboot flash a custom recovery. Then download supersu.zip from chainfires thread and flash it via recovery and you will have root. Pretty much all methods of unlocking/s-off will wipe your device except maybe the aahk. But even then things can get wiped or a Factory Reset will be needed to make things run properly. You do have the newest hboot though if you are on 3.20.502.52 which you will need to do a special method along with the advanced procedure I linked for s-off. That process will require you to HTC Dev unlock, flash cwm from the provided tools for method and root. Then fastboot flashing an unsecure boot.img from the instructions further down on same page about 3.20.502.52. So i guess either way you are gonna need to wipe to do anything. As far as needing s off to flash a jb custom rom thats not true. Just like there is a lot of good info on these forums there is also a bunch of misinformation by users that dont know much and make assumptions by thier inability to figure things out and start rumors. as long as you fastboot flash the boot.img of the rom you use things will work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Gizmoe, you have absolutely been a tremendous help, I can't thank you enough.

I'll go the htcdev route like you explained. If I don't need to worry about s-off then I won't. It sounds like the best route is finding a Rom to flash because afterwards I'll be back to stock Froyo after the wipe?? I'm so glad you verified that I can use whatever rom regardless of s status.

Just so I'm completely clear (sorry):

1) get the superuser.zip on my sd card ready

2) follow the steps on htcdev

3) use the cwm

4) flash superus.zip

5) fastboot flash a boot image from whatever rom I'm choosing

6) flash the new rom

I think I was getting confused as far as "root" thinking it was a step. The Superuser app said you need root to use, but then kept reading that it gives you root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
I told ya..gizmoe rocks. :)

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Pretty much all u need is an unlocked bootloader. With that, tons of opportunities await u. If I would have known more than I know now, I would've stayed s on and just flashed via fastboot. Maybe that way I would've learned than actually taking shortcuts. Lol
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
Yes those steps will work. Root is an exploit within the system file of a Rom so if you are going to flash a Rom that has root(which all custom ones do) you don't need to flash the supersu.zip in recovery. If you want to root a stock Rom you would use supersu.zip in recovery and then update or install supersu.apk from play store as well. Supersu.apk needs some files in system before it can work which recovery can install when you have unlock and or s-off. I know the terminology can get confusing. Root gets misused to explain unlocked or s-off, which it is neither.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
When u flash ROMs, make sure "ace" is in the zip files name. Or make sure u download appropriate ROMs on the HTC inspire or dhd threads.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Ok, yeah that makes complete sense now. I've been researching roms the past few hours and some are requiring s-off first, so I'm still looking. But, that makes sense that I wouldn't need superus. with a custom rom because the rom is rooted already.

Thanks to you, and helping me pin down the steps involved, I feel pretty confident about not destroying my phone doing this. Maybe now I can research the fun stuff like choosing a new rom and giving my phone some new features.

You're a great teacher, Gizmoe :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Ok Chris, that's a good idea with the roms. I'm still hunting for a stable one that I like. Thanks for all your input as well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
Yw. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Great Advice!

[MENTION=4248385]Gizmoe[/MENTION]. I finally got some time to play with this and everything went smoothly, thanks to you! The 3.20.502.52 build is a little different, like you were saying. I figured that I would put up here what I did in case anyone else with that version needs a quick and painless fix.

Steps:

1) Unlock with htcdev

2) Flash the special boot.img from att-ace-30-isboot.zip (from that page by attn1 that you directed me to)

3) Use AAHK2 option H (for unlocked phones through htcdev)

4) Flashed latest HTC GB rom, that also fixes problems with GPS on custom roms

•	From AAHK2 instructions in FAQ section on page 1

Ended up with after the process:

•	Unlocked bootloader

•	S-off

•	Sim unlocked

•	Super CID

•	Debrand of device

•	Root access via SuperSU v1.25

•	TWRP Recovery Project v2.4.2.0

•	Android 2.3.5

•	HTC Sense 3.0

•	Build #: 3.12.405.1

Just wanted to thank you again for your time! :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] chrisb906:
Hey. I helped too ...well...kinda..lol. Good job Ben!

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[HTC Inspire 4G] Muhff:
If its any consolation I'm s-on (unlocked bootloader) and have flashed jb, ics, and gb roms from xda without problems (aside from bugs in the roms themselves of course) I plan to s-off soon just don't feel the need since there's always a pc with cmd laying around so I can plug flash and go lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] EpicGoogle:
Congratulations Ben on your successful rooting/romming :laugh:, I did the same thing to my inspire using: http://androidforums.com/desire-hd-all-things-root/702090-how-unlock-install-recovery-root-htcdev.html and I flashed an unofficial PAC-man 4.3.1 Rom: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2480357 .It works very well, way snappier than stock and looks awesome too. Only downside I've found is bluetooth not working and the camera can be a little sketchy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ben Folds:
Thanks, Epic :) That first link you put up is the manual way, or partially. The AAHK 2 pretty much did everything for me, except for unlocking. Of course after I realized why the hack kit2 wouldn't work for my version. The guys who brought that back to life last year left me hanging with no response, in their thread, to my situation. But, other than that it was easy thanks to their hack kit.

I immediately flashed the custom ROM from : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2533007

It's been working great so far. I can't say I love this whole "simplistic" look of Kit Kat, but jumping from 2.3.5 to 4.4.2 is a huge jump and culture shock, lol. I seem to be consuming more battery too, but it could be the rom settling in I guess.

I'm about to try my first dirty flash tonight (love that term, lol).

Glad to see yours is working out for you! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
Show off ur SR?link from ur G+

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OKJ+GREENIFY=LAG?FREE ?CHET?
[General Questions and Answers] altabz09:
Hi guys.. I'm using H120 which is rebranded from Xoloq1000. I want only ask how to aligned those text (see my screenshot). I know it is just some part of SystemUI.apk but i really don't have any idea where it can be located. By the way, that is a S4 rom ported from HDC. Those are just annoying.. So much annoying everytime i swipe the quicksetting. Hope you can help masters ^_^ haha. Thanks in advance. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosti93:
I was searching all over the internet and I couldnt find an original stock to flash with odin for my I9100. I have softly bricked my phone n I cant use CWM to flash unless theres a way to install files on the phone without turning it on(?).

Have people stoped using Odin?

Can someone help me with Official Israeli SGS2 Pelephone stock for Odin flash?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doctor_droid:
androidfirmwares.net
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
You're not searching in the right places. Samfirmware as well, Samsung-Updates.com
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jeetu:
Sammobile.com and in firmware section select your country and flash the stock firmware. :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binlalo:
Hi, I'm trying to go back to stock rom following this guide but I can't get adb to recognize my phone (even if I've already used adb in this pc to unlock the bootloader and flash the custom recovery). I'm on Liquid Smooth ROM and my pc has Windows 8.1.

I tried uninstalling motorola drivers and reinstalling again and uninstalling and letting windows install the drivers automatically but no luck either way (and USB debugging is activated in the phone).

When I access to the device manager in the pc it shows a warning sign on Motorola ADB Interface saying the controllers for that device are not installed, that the manufacturer is unknown and that there aren't compatible controllers for the device (I'm translating what the pic says for those who don't understand spanish xD). I tried to uninstall that Motorola ADB interface thing but it remains there.

What can I do?

SOLUTION: See last post.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gpz1100:
You'll need to manually install the driver for the unknown devices. Point to your motorola driver folder.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neozen21:
Are you on CM11?

I had the same problem, tried Motorola USB Driver, Universal ADB driver, Google USB driver and also editing the USB.inf to match the hardwareID.. none of that worked until I set the USB computer connection to Camera (PTP)

Good luck!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binlalo:
That same thing happens to me, if I put it in camera mode it does work, the problem is that I need it to work in fastbood mode and it doesn't recognize my device there :(
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] binlalo:
EDIT: I've found the solution, I noticed I had two Motorola ADB Interface controllers, one in "Android Devices" and the other in unknown controllers. I went to the unknown one and imported the same certificate the upper one had and now it works (though I have two Motorola ADB Interface in android devices).
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neozen21:
In fastboot mode, I made the USB work by using Koush's Universal ADB driver.

But if you are using Windows 8 or 8.1, you'll need to turn off the forced signature verification before you can install the drivers, since they are not signed.

Well... glad you got it..
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FaiTCRaH:
Well... glad you got it..[/QUOTE]

can you explain how did you do this? i have the same problem on c-rom....
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkDarth:
can you explain how did you do this? i have the same problem on c-rom....[/QUOTE]

Go to device manager, you should see a device called "Android Device" (IIRC). Right click to update device drivers, select device driver, manually search for one but then pick choose from a list. You should be able to see the right driver that is normally used.
[Off-topic] Grant Barker:
Hi,

Do any of you use a music downloading site/service which uses PayPal?

I fancy buying an album (by paying for it) but I only use PayPal.

Cheers. :good:
[Off-topic] codenation:
I think mostlymusic.com allows paypal

If I got a nickel everytime someone gave me their 2¢ I'd be a rich man...
[Off-topic] Elzbach:
Bandcamp uses Paypal, but it may not have all the mainstream music you want.
[Off-topic] ArmorD:
Why PayPal only? Why not transfer money to Google Wallet and buy music from Play Music? You'll avoid directly giving your credit card info to third party.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nigelw:
My Nexus 7 16GB 2012 has started to randomly reboot, it's running 4.4.2 and has been fine for months. This morning I switched it in, turned off the Airplane Mode and after 30 seconds or so it locked up, then reset. This happens every time I turn off Airplane Mode and switch on WiFi.

I'm wondering if there is some sort of corrupt RAM causing the issue? I've tried to do a Factory Reset, but this also fails and I end up back at square one. So I tried Nexus Root Tookit to go back to stock (all I've done previously is unlock the bootloader, no root). This also fails:

sending 'bootloader' (3911 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.516s]

writing 'bootloader'...

FAILED (remote: (InvalidState))

finished. total time: 0.745s

Any suggestions on what to try next?

This may of course be a hardware fault, the device was bought in Summer 2012 on release.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estape11:
Hi, you need download image of 4.4 and flash it, because 4.4.2 image has corrupt bootloader. If not work try 4.2.2 image and update to kitkat OTA

Cheers, E11
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nigelw:
Thanks for the tip, I'll give that a try.

I have been able to use the Nexus Toolkit to temporarily flash the TWRP. I test my hypothesis about an invalid file system and that fails:

/data/media/0/TWRP errno=30

Anyway, it's downloading the image now so lets see if that fixes the problem.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nigelw:
I'm trying KRT16S and the "Back to Stock" option. The Nexus goes to bootloader mode (so I have Android on back with open door). The flashstock.bat runs in a command tool and displays no errors, but nothing appears on the Nexus 7? The script completes, Nexus reboots and is in exactly the same state.

It doesn't seem to want to accept any kind of update.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] estape11:
Mmm try enter in recovery and do factory reset, if doesnt work, try image of 4.2.2 I'm sure that works

PD. And use Nexus toolkit

Enviado desde mi Xperia P mediante Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nigelw:
From TWRP I'm able to Wipe and do Factory Reset. It says successful, but when I restart nothing has changed, still got 4.4.2 installed.

I also tried Back to stock with 4.2.2 JDQ39, device goes to Bootloader mode but fails with this error:

sending 'bootloader' (2096 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.287s]

writing 'bootloader'...

FAILED (remote: ()

finished. total time: 0.873s

rebooting into bootloader...

FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.637s

archive does not contain 'boot.sig'

archive does not contain 'recovery.sig'

archive does not contain 'system.sig'

--------------------------------------------

getvar:version-bootloader FAILED (command write failed (No such device or address))

finished. total time: 0.000s
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gmusliaj:
After I flashed SEE-I9300XXUGMK6 (Android 4.3 Official) on GT-I9300 i cant make phone calls,it keeps saying Not registered on network.I have tried to flash patched modems but it is still not working,after i tried to patch using ARIZA the previous error dissapeared and it keep showing the circle like the picture i attached below.(P.S:I think my IMEI hasnt changed but the serial number yes).I would appreciate your help.