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[Hero CDMA Android Development] mtnchkn:
Weird question about OC'ing after rooting with this method

I have heard that some hero's just don't like to OC, and this may be the answer, but here it is anyways. I got my Hero May 2010 and rooted with this guide, then started playing with different ROMs. I have tried all kinds of different kernels and methods, as well as ROMs with OC built in, but I will never get past the boot screen (or get stuck in a boot loop).

2 questions:

1) Any one else who rooted with this method having issues applying OC'ed kernels?

2) Shouldn't flashing remove all data from the phone and therefore it shouldn't matter how you got there in the first place (from 2.1 or 1.5)?

Thanks and sorry for the stupid question, just hoping there is a better answer than my hardware can't take it.

(By the way, this is a great guide)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Robbob1125:
Thanks man, seems that may have been my problem too. I didnt revert to the 2.1 but did reflash the 2.2.2 and got all my root permissions back.

If it happens again Ill flash the 2.1 for sure, seems its a hit or miss from things Ive read with the SU.

Thanks again.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] clutch_08:
after step 8 i didnt get the superuser request to appear.

what do i do were do i check to allow.

also after step 2 i got

"adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

list of devices attached

"my serial number" device."

does that have something to do with it
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
A lot of people seem to have this issue. What you'll need to do is reflash the Sprint RUU, and follow the rooting instructions again. It will work

Download the RUU in Regaw's 2nd post of this thread (this: http://www.4shared.com/file/2uQunBaV...6515_R_si.html)

Run the RUU, let it boot up fully. (Doesn't matter if you enter in the Google creds in the start or not, you're going to be blowing it away for a custom ROM anyway)

Once it does, follow the rooting guide again. We're not sure why this happens, but this is the only way I've found to fix the issue with Superuser Permissions not showing up on the phone.

A bit more patience, friend, you're almost there!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Yeah I knoticed that. I had grabbed all the NfintiteFX Stock apps to sd roms, they are to date, all that I've tried. I'm still learning my way around and wanted to start with basically a cleaned out stock rom. I had flashed the 2.2 from another thread here, and I think I might have gotten the same version thet has been reported as an issue in the EVO forums. In fact, the post that I got the info from was in the EVO forum. So a reflash worked, I didn't try that. I might now, since I have nandroids before and after. I'm just glad I got Titanium Backup working, and all the other root-required apps that wouldn't see root. I'm just glad what I learned could help someone.:D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] clutch_08:
well i rooted my phone finally what i did was put a check mark on the screen to stay awake while i was trying to root and the superuser permission pop up this time. so if your having the problem were the super user permission doesnt appear to let you allow. try that
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
Okay, I should have mentioned I am running Software Version 2.39.591.1, so when I try and run this RUU from my computer, it fails with an error that this is not the correct RUU for my device. Any work around for this? Anyone know where I can find RUU v2.39.591.1???

Phone's acting a little strange now. :(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
I think I just rooted my phone...successfully!!!

Trying to disable OTA Updates, but can't :

adb remount

remount failed: Operation not permitted

Then I tried:

adb shell

$ mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak

mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak

failed on '/system/etc/security/otacerts.zip' - Read-only file system

$
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
The $ means you do NOT have root. try typing

adb shell

then

su

if it comes up w/ #, thats root, but the boot image there I patched w/ full root access, so there should never be $ again...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercuryblue:
Thank Youuuuuuu

Hey thankx a ton Regaw...thanx to all of u who so ever was involved in rooting process...so simple..so easy..fantastic job.. cheerssss !!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dvdqnoc:
After I finish rooting, can I turn off USB debugging? Or do I need to keep it on? What about when I flash new things, do I need to turn it on every time I want to flash new things?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] justsomechick:
Hi

I just rooted my phone, but how do i use he apps to SD? im lost, but i did the root.

Thanks. :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
You'll need a custom ROM to do that. This is a good place to start, but Fresh's ROMs are good too. There's a whole lot out there.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=703267
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
You can turn it off when connecting most of the time. You will need to turn it on for any ADB functions. I generally turn it on when connecting to my home PC, but turn it off when connecting to work computers or others that don't have adb installed.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Zardos66:
I've been getting errors when trying to wipe Dalivk cache from recovery.

Doing it through adb fine though. Whats causing it to error it out?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] duytrum444:
i wanna flash this rom.and should i flash this recovery in this thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=703133

and how to flash it?flash it like flash recovery in thrad???

sorry my english
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
Root did not "stick"

I appear to have rooted my phone and installed Superuser.apk. However, the phone seems to have gone BACK being UNrooted. Everything is working normally, however the Superuser.apk is still on my phone. I'd like to remove it but cannot of course b/c my phone is not rooted.

I spoke to my phone carrier and they said I can send the phone to them (I told them it keeps freezing) and they'll send me a replacement under the warranty. Problem of course, if I send the phone back with Superuser.apk on it, they'll know I rooted the phone, right?

Like an idiot I did not create a recovery image before rooting. Does anyone know how to REMOVE Superuser.apk? I imagine there is a way to remove it since I was able to install it. I just don't know how to do it.

Any ideas?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Sure there is a way. Flash the update from the HTC site.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
Unfortunately the software version my phone is running is newer than anything on the HTC website so it keeps failing when I try to install it. I'm running 2.39.591.1.

Any other ideas?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
That shouldn't cause the RUU to fail. Otherwise we wouldn't be able to flashg the .5 version to be able to root. What makes you believe that you have lost root anyway?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
Everytime I try and install the older RUU from the HTC site I get the same error.

It gets stuck on "Waiting for Bootloader" and times out after about 80 seconds.

Then Error 171: USB Connection error.

The phone sits on the black htc screen while plugged in, however if I unplug the USB, the screen changes to that white "pre-recovery" screen (not sure what you call it) and it has the following info:

HERC XC SHIP S-ON

HBOOT-1.47.0000 (HERO20000)

MICROP-0110

TOUCH PANEL-SYN0104

RADIO-2.42.01.04.23

MAR 1 2010, 16:02:39

RUU

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

It's not the USB b/c I've tried multiples, that work perfectly fine for everything else. I'm at a loss.

I called my carrier to see if they have an available RUU for this phone (same version) but they do not and right away said they would ship a replacement covering it under warranty. If I send the phone back as is, I'm sure this will void the warranty.

Any suggestions? Ideas on how to install this older RUU version?:confused:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Flash the original Sprint RUU to it, they'll be none the wiser.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
I had this issue on two of my friend's phones. Turn the phone fully off, and hold the Volume UP button while turning it on. You'll see the Fastboot mode. Plug the USB cable in, "Fastboot" will change to "Fastboot-USB". Then flash the old Sprint RUU as normal. It should work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
In my experience, I've never been able to Wipe Dalvik from the recovery menu.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ianatch:
Doh! I thought that was it, but I got an Error 131: Customer ID Error. Says it's the incorrect ROM...get correct ROM Update Utility and try again.

Thought this was it...

If it helps at all...when I unplugged the USB from the phone the screen had the same as above, only after "RUU" it says:

CID incorrect!

Update Fail!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jswonger:
Didnt want to make another thread so i figured i just ask here.

Yes i did try and search this but seems like nobody asked or its buried under a lot of threads. I thought I saw somebody how to fix it also but cant find it. Anyways, im trying to root my phone but i get after the unrevoked part where i type in:

Flash_recovery /sdcard/recovery.img or whatever. I typed it in right and i get a lot of out of memory.

Any help from this point?

Thx
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
ROM version? My guess is you are running .6
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
Are you sure you are using Sprint HERO CDMA?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Forgive me for asking, and please don't be offended, but are you 100% sure that you are a Sprint customer using a US Sprint CDMA Hero?

I can't understand how that ROM image wouldn't work otherwise.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bruce5876:
how do i run the ruu to get back to.5
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
Download .5 RUU from link in second post.

Ensure HTC sync is installed in your PC

Connect you phone to PC.

RUN RUU.

follow instruction of RUU.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Plug your phone in, double click the exe
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
You do not need HTC Sync to run the RUU.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
I thought RUU requires some drivers to communicate with your phone, which is part of HTC sync ...

New learning..

Thanks
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
No worries. I'm just saying, I've run the RUU on computers that don't have HTC Sync installed, and it works. The same applied back when using RUUs for WinMo phones.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] isler45:
Hello I am considering rooting and installing a rom for my first time. After updating my htc hero phone from 1.5 to 2.1 the bluetooth seems broken. Will this rom fix the bluetooth issues?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
That sounds more like a hardware issue than a software one.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] isler45:
But it was working fine in version 1.5. Now I can't get it to connect to either one of the bluetooth devices in my car. I have read alot of posts online about the bluetooth stack changing from version 1.5 to 2.1 and not being as compatible. Thought it was a known issue. Does RegawMOD 2.1 use the same bluetooth stack that is in the stock version of 2.1? Thanks
[Hero CDMA Android Development] metzy75:
Ok so I am not straight on whats going on here. My gf sprint hero has the newest build number so I have to run the RUU. I see the several above who could not get it to work. If it fails is the phone going to F**k up and basically be bricked. That happened to my Eris.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrScottyB:
RUU Error

I keep trying to run the RUU and I get an error every time. I have USB Debugging checked and I choose Charge Only, but it fails every time.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] metzy75:
Thats y I didn't even run it I did not think you could downgrade versions
[Hero CDMA Android Development] TROUBLESOME0:
Best Ever To Hero

Just performed my first root. Used this thread & some others, but want to show appreciation. Went smooth. It's amazing what can b done w/computers & technology these days. Anyway, I am very pleased & grateful for sharing ur knowledge & ideas.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] slixzen:
I also need help, I have been getting the Error 170, USB Connection Error on both Windows 7 and XP Machines.

I am not sure what the problem is. USB Debugging is enabled.

I got it to work once, when I was in HBoot, but since then I can't get it to work using the exact same steps I followed. :\
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
No, if the RUU fails, the current firmware won't be touched.

What you all need to do, at least, those of you having problems running the RUU, is put the phone in Fastboot mode.

Power off the phone completely, and press and hold Volume UP while turning the phone on. You'll see you're in Fastboot mode.

Connect the USB cable. The word "Fastboot" will change to "Fastboot USB". Then run the RUU and things should go just fine.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] CBR600F1:
I saw the mention of not needing HTC Sync. Well, that was not my experience. After reading all 97 pages trying to figure out why I could not revert to the .5 ROM:

The HTC sync I had installed was .35. The one Sprint uses for their .6 ROM. Since the instructions said "If you have HTC Sync installed, go to step 4", I did not realize that until somewhere in the pages around 40 someone mentioned that fixed it, and it did for me. I downloaded .40 from HTC's web site, I used the ROM from the second post of the first page to revert to .5, the rooted without any problems.

When I first went to .6, I had .40 Sync from HTC. The Sprint ROM failed. I called Sprint support, they told me to install their HTC Sync (.35), and the .6 ROM succeeded

As a lesson learned, I read the install guide for the SDK and ended up installing Eclipse, JDE, etc. before starting to root. That was one time were reading too much was bad. Only the SDK is required.

I hope that helps some. And thanks for the awesome group of folks that made this possible.

Now I need to figure how to get WiFi tether working since 1.6 and 2.0 both fail...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Strange. I've downgraded 4 Sprint Heroes on my desktop which is a fresh install of Win7, and I have not had any issues so far.

EDIT: Sorry, I meant to say downgraded, not rooted. Rooting of course requires the installation of HTC Sync.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
All of us are correct. I read some where that windows 7 comes with Android driver preinstalled. Actually we need android driver.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kenwhittaker:
Thank you sir. Worked like a charm!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jschramm:
Rooted fine, but I am having trouble disabling upgrades. I unplugged my phone after nandroid and reboot, should I not have? The commands are not working when I plug the phone back in and try to use them. Is there something else I can do, or do I have to start over from scratch? Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
As far as I'm aware, if you're planning on sticking with stock, saying "no" to OTAs once should be all you need to do. If you're running custom ROMs, the OTAcerts fix is almost always applied to begin with.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] daveydave:
Disabling OTA update from DOWNLOADING?

I've used this method a few times to root my Hero and it seems to work great. It seems though after a couple weeks of fast ROMs (Flipz, etc) it slows way down and gets stuttery (for lack of better word). I'd unroot and for the most part it seemed just as fast, and on a continuous basis. That got me thinking, the methos we're using to prevent OTA updates says that they will still download but not apply. Could it be that my phone was running so slow over time because the 112Mb update was constantly downloading in the background?

Is there a way to just prevent it from downloading, not just installing once downloaded?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] xtrigit:
can someone send me the superuser permission apk?

Im not seeing it in the app tray.

Thanks

P.s. running .5
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
Might be a silly question. Have you rooted?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
That won't solve your problem. Re-flash the official Sprint RUU in the second post of this thread, and then follow the root guide again.

This has been a recurring problem and has been asked several times throughout this thread ;)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercuryblue:
kindly help with latest Amon RA

i had rooted my stock rom 2.1 and later i have removed useless applications..then i did factory reset and now i have lost root..i know how to root so thats not the prob...but i m just looking for the latest flash recovery file..

Can anybody help me out with the latest recovery img file?

amon ra recovery v1.6.2 , will it work ???
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
Will work. Actually moat recommended also
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercuryblue:
hey thanx sekarpdkt for the quick reply

can i use v1.6.2 at the time of rooting ?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
Yes. Link is there in first post also.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] electrothusiast:
so, is this for only main carriers? as in sprint verizon and so on? I am in Alaska under GCI as my carrier build # 2.36.556.1 cl193585 , does this mean i am unable to use this root solution until someone comes up with a gci specific solution?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Unfortunately, my exploit had to do with something specifically Sprint messed up in their customizations. They left a huge security hole open. This hole does not exist in the other carrier's builds.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Gorguts:
HELP!

All steps working till the SU app needing to show up on my device; what did I miss?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Go to settings > about phone > and look for build number or something like that.

if the number is 2.27.651.6

ending in a 6

you need to downgrade your phone with the RUU in post #2 before rooting to get your build # to 2.27.651.5

That .6 is the update that patched my exploit.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] swapped:
Try this instead http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=753910

no ruu downgrades and if you aren't familiar with adb and command line stuff this is perfect as you only have to do two things

1) run the app and click root

2) get rom manager and install recovery rom

you are now rooted and have the ability to load roms

If you look at page 4 (post 36), its shows the easiest way of getting and installing the universal 1 click root app

This works perfectly with the .6 version of sprints update

Good luck!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
yeah, either do the adb push command, or mount your sdcard and drag & drop it on.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] nimcmillion:
Thanks a bunch for all the help. Removing all the sprint apps and widgets already improving speed of phone :D:D:D:D:D

Again Big Props to everyone involved in making me sane again through this root. I was afraid it would never happen.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] anshawnga:
OK cool either way the easiest Root i've done being new to this. Much respect!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] animal7296:
not sure if it has been brought up but I noticed in step #5 that it says to type

adb push boot-patched.zip/sdcard

It should be

adb push boot-patched.zip /sdcard
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DominoDoug:
Phone is now stuck on white HTC screen after reboot recovery command. =[
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
thank you :) that's probably why anshawnga had the error. fixed.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
pull the battery, then boot normally, and try flashing the recovery again.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] NovaFox238:
Im trying to push the first part files to my sdcard, says something about 'READ-ONLY- File System'?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DominoDoug:
Do I need to repush or should I just start from the adb shell command?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] abcdfv:
Congratulations everyone.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Powers16:
Congrats :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] animal7296:
Also found

cd C:\android-sdk-windows

Needs to be

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools

Other than that this root went perfectly and easier than rooting 1.5.

Once again Thank you to all involved in this endeavor.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] nfinitefx45:
Just go to the adb shell command
[Hero CDMA Android Development] anshawnga:
Man we are good to go. I mean seriously this took all of 15 mins. with the boot.img thingy. It took me damn near 4 days to root the 1.5. I mean all noob like and stuff. Donations are headed ur way kid!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I don't see that error... can you quote the section?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] animal7296:
Glad to see ya going. Took me a lil longer since I am on the slowest computer I have since I sent mine to HP for repairs and had to d/l sdk, and sync.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
were the sdk and HTC sync directions clear? I already had them on, so I didn't actually follow them. Just wrote them
[Hero CDMA Android Development] animal7296:
OPTIONAL (but recommended):

To disable OTA updates (after rooting) that might patch this exploit, run the following commands from Command Prompt.

cd C:\android-sdk-windows

adb remount

adb shell

mv /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip /system/etc/security/otacerts.zip.bak

[/QUOTE]

Here ya go.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Here ya go.[/QUOTE]

ah there we go.. thank you :) I can't find every error on my own :p fixed

Thank you again
[Hero CDMA Android Development] animal7296:
YEah they were fine. I had them on the other pc but I am using a dinosaur and am actually surprised it all worked. LOL This is a great write up and very simple.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] BowtieCrazz:
need help with rooting my hero

well everything worked up till this part

flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

i received a lot of this mtd: read error at 0x00000000 (Out of memory)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
That will work as well, but I still recommend flashing the boot-patched.zip I made. I'm pretty sure the 1-click methods do NOT patch the boot image for complete root access, they just give root while the phone is on.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] androiddummy:
Can someone help me? My friend's hero build number has the 2.27.651.6, but then immediately afterwards, it says "cl(a bunch of numbers) release keys" When i tried using the RUU, i got an error telling me to check to see if the hero was plugged in (it was). I retried like 6 times and got the same message.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jakeo423:
i did all the steps, and all of the screens showed up correctly on my computer. when i got to the part where you go to the app tray and look for superuser permissions, it's not in there. what should i do?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] GrandMstrBud:
Perfect guide, thanks much
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fallonjp:
Newbie here looking to root for the first time. I'm on the .6 update and wondering exactly what your post here means Regaw, it seems there may be some limitations to this 1-click method but I'm not sure what you mean in your post. Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] edufur:
I searched and cannot find the solution to this:

# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

flash_image: not found

#

So this is the first root attempt... and it is on .6

Everything else in the process worked fine... but this is where I am having the issues. Search for this just brought up others who were having mem errors. I was not having mem errors.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Why are you attempting this on .6? The root exploit does not exist on .6, only on .5