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[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Turn your phone off, press and hold the Volume UP button, and while holding that, turn the phone back on. You'll be in Fastboot mode. Plug the USB back into the phone (the word Fastboot will change to Fastboot-USB) and then run the RUU again from there.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blunative:
I also been trying that, I keep getting the same error. USB cord is in good condition..
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Try a diff computer?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blunative:
Alright I got it finally...I am now running 2.1:D All I needed to do was unplug the USB when the error came up and plug it back in. From there it Installed bootloader...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] donfreshly:
Can someone tell me how to get back to 2.1? I dropped my phone last week and I got a replacement, but now they want the original phone back. I want to wipe off the 2.2 and other software I'm not supposed to have. Help?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
Run the RUU for it. Either the latest .7 release which is in this forum or the RUU in the second post of this thread.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fred43:
Market issues?

After downgrading to 2.27.651.5, is anyone else having problems with Market?

I'm getting the "A server error has occured".
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LiquidSolstice:
This is currently a Google-side issue and hopefully will be fixed. It's been happening across ROMs, both custom and official.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Go to the sprint website and use the .7 RUU

Sent from my NfiniteFX Hero using the XDA app
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cdadams1223:
Confused!

I'm a noob coming from PalmOS so my apologies in advance. I'm trying to root my wife's Hero and keep getting stuck after step 9-7 which is after I've typed in 'sh /sdcard/unrevoked' without the quotes. When it says to go to my app tray to find superuser permissions app I cannot find it. My build number is 2.31.651.7 CL258838 release-keys. Judging by what was said regarding the build number, do I have to revert to the older build number in order to root? Is there an easier way to do all this?

The reason I'm wanting to root is to make her phone faster/snappier. I have my Palm Pre loaded to the hilts and is running at 1Ghz right now. Is this possible w/ the Hero? Again...my apologies w/ all of this. I'm used to hacking into my Pre which is easier IMHO.

Thanks!:confused:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
You need to downgrade to .5 first and then root. Then upgrade using nfinite45 pre rooted stock .7
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cdadams1223:
Thanks for the reply sir! Let me ask you a few questions before I attempt that. I take it that I downgrade to .5 by using the file in thread 2 right? It says that I may have to back things up so as not to lose anything. How do I do that so that my wife doesn't lose contacts, emails/texts, etc.? Also, as I mentioned in my first post, I got all the way to step 9 so how do I start fresh again? Is there anything I need to delete first?

Thanks again for your help!

Chris
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fred43:
Its interesting when I used a different gmail account with .5 it worked.. for about a week

then the new gmail account had the problem. I wonder if Google is detecting what version I am running and blocking it?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Atticustrd:
My wife and I have Heros, i upgrade my hero to sprints 2.1, and when i rooted my phone i had to downgrade to ruu using the .5.. My wife hasnt upgraded her hero at all. Since she says ill break blah blah, any who.. Ive moved on to an evo and now she's telling me her phone is slow and wants me to updated. My question is, should i just run the ruu from the second post on her phone and root? Will that work to fully root her phone?

Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
That would do it - but note that there's a newer "easy root" method that apparently works with even the most up to date .7 release from Sprint. So you might want to check that option out as well if your wife's phone is up to date and you'd rather not run the .5 RUU, etc. "easy root" method can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=804296&page=4
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Atticustrd:
Does that give me nand and clockwork?

I was just looking at that and looks easy.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
Usually that's a step in itself - that is, to load a Recovery image after you Root - so it may or may not. I haven't actually used it. But you can always load a Recovery using anyone's suggested method after you Root if it does not already include one in the "easy root".
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blakspaid:
Your walkthrough is FREAKING AMAZING! My computer literacy is probably below most 5th graders nowadays, but your walkthrough was absolutely what I needed. Any chances that a similar walkthrough exists on flashing a new rom? or performing a nandroid backup, or performing a wipe?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sekarpdkt:
You can try the link in my signature Take control of HTC Hero
[Hero CDMA Android Development] trowll:
downgrading sprint hero from .7 to .5

HI. I had a hero rooted but broke I got another one from the insurance and it came with .7 and when I try to downgrade to .5 gives me an error saying that it can't be upgrade, any solutions I really need the phone rooted, thanks in advance.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KB4ITS:
help on root hero sprint

:confused:

im stuck haft way through this when the super somthing is not there but my version is

2.31.651.7

i think you said that i need to put it back to .5 but dont know what second thred is on ruu.

I have never done this before Need help

Larry de kb4its
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jmoch2:
Read the first post, it says that you have to be on .5 and gives you a link to the Sprint RUU that you have to run before you try and root.

So download and run the ruu that is found on the second post.

Then follow the rooting instructions

Good luck.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hexskrew:
I wanted to ask if anyone knows if this works with Cellular South's newest update:

2.45.557.1

The one click root doesn't work btw, and neither does misc. others that I have tried (someone else's phone btw not mine)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dankdank11:
.7

i just got a replacement phone and it ends in .7 is there any new way to downgrade to .5 tyet? i tried using one of the other .5 ruu but it says error 140 bootloader is incorrect,hoping someone else ran into this problem and has a good answer for me.

thanks
[Hero CDMA Android Development] streve:
I really don't feel like looking thru 123 pages of posts but I did find that after following the instructions (which were great, thank you), I had issues with my data connection. I was unable to connect to any website, load the market...etc. However, I was able to make phone calls and send txt messages.

What fixed it was updating the profile and PRL.

Like I said, I didnt feel like looking thru 123 pages of posts. Maybe, it should be added to the instructions in case others have experienced this as well.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ceservices:
How do i root my htc hero if the build number is 3.31.751.1, i tried using that program to revert back to the 2.27.651.5 but it didnt work. its running android 2.1 update 1.

i would really like to root my phone please help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
Are yousure its a cdma HTC hero? Because that build number doesn't exist for us.

Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ceservices:
well its not sprint, but its the same phone. this is the only guide i have found that is simple and step by step. If this one doesnt work, is there any other guides to rooting a hero you could direct me to?

*edit Turns out mine is the square one. My bad... stupid different versions. buut how do i root that one?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
Yeah, I can, let me know if it doesn't work, and I'll get some for you :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] vrap1984:
Big question

Where i find my serial number
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
adb devices

Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fatalfury:
have a hero with 2.31.651.7

now what it wont let me downgrade it so what to do now ?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
Check the development thread, you can root .7 now I believe ;)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fatalfury:
care to post a link please
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kenfly:
i second this request
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cdadams1223:
I'm pretty sure this will root your .7, but I would read up on it to be sure.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833953
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Komodo2010:
HELP

im trying to reboot my htc hero after installing everything i needed to i followed the command prompt C:\android-sdk-windows\tools

then when you said to type adb devices it said it was not recognized what should i do?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] andythegreenguy:
Is your USB debugging ON?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] andythegreenguy:
You guys should really visit the wiki... http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=File:Hero_CDMA.png.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hanswinn7:
my software number is 2.32.651.2

I dont see a way to root it on here, its the sprint hero...

i would really like to get the froyo on it
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
See here :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hanswinn7:
Thanks but it didnt tell me a lot, is there a process to root and get the froyo for this version
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
It gives instructions on the OP I believe
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hanswinn7:
geeze that stuff is complicated! Is there somewhere you can go to get it done by someone istead of doing it yourself?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
A friend maybe :) Otherwise not really! What part is complicated, I could help out if I have time
[Hero CDMA Android Development] georgeibrahim:
THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS....I finally rooted it!!! Thanks!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
No problem :) glad you got it!

Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dubach:
Error : Run 'nandroid-mobile.sh' via adb!

any help??
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sean914:
i keep getting an error when i try to switch the RUU. i am running build number 2.31.65
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cytherian:
I used z4root and everything worked fine (I'm still running on the Stock ROM, 651.7). I have the SuperUser application installed and I've been able to grant various apps root permissions.

On the command line, "adb remount" results in "remount failed: Operation not permitted". My device is shown with "adb devices." I type "su" and I get the "#" mark, as I gave permission to it from the SuperUser app. But "remount" doesn't work from there. I go back to the "$" prompt and again, "operation not permitted."

Is this something to do with how z4root installs superuser access? Any ideas as to how to get the remount to work? Otherwise, the file system is strictly read-only from the command prompt and I can't do anything... :confused:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hoodbank:
Gracias, Me funciono :D tenia semanas con esta inquietud del root, saludos,
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Asadullah:
Your bootimg has a kernel and a ramdisk compressed in it. Inside the ramdisk is a build prop. You have to change the build prop to say r.o secure=0 to get adb remount. I've got a video on how to do it. Or just flash the boot image patch that comes at the beginning of this thread.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cytherian:
Ah, OK. Must be a side effect of using z4root. Can you point me to the video? If I flash the boot image patch in this thread, will the existing SuperUser app be compromised?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jim_Bob:
Re-Setting a Rooted Hero

Hey...I moved on to the EVO, and sold my Hero to someone. It was rooted and running regaw's ROM. The new owner is trying to set up a google account so he can access the Market...but it still has my old account in there...asking for passwords etc. I thought I deleted my google account, but it still must be in there. OK...first question...If he does a hard reset to wipe out everything...he should still have the old ROM...just none of the applications....Correct? 2nd Question.....Using the buttons on the phone...how do you do the hard reset? I thought it was power and volume down?? 3rd Question....is there a way to delete the google market account without hard resetting? Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jccpalmer:
Hey, guys, I am still pretty new here, so I apologise if this post is misplaced. I am an up-and-coming tech geek, and I own a CDMA Hero with 2.27.651.5 (used the RUU to revert). I downloaded and installed the Android SDK, as well as HTC Sync, hero-root.zip, etc. I followed this guide to its very letter.

However, when I go to the command prompt to type 'adb devices', I get the "'adb' is not an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file". I uninstalled and reinstalled the SDK (I assume the adb.exe is included in the SDK?), but still nothing. Can someone help me with this? I would really like to install the CM6 ROM on my Hero.

Again, if this post is misplaced, I apologise.

I have also read of a method called fastboot? Would this work better, and if so, how would I go about doing that? I really appreciate the help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jim_Bob:
so...when you are typing adb devices...you are in the sdk directory? You may need to double check that you are using debugging and charge only mode on the phone.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Philosophocles:
check where adb.exe is located in the sdk. I downloaded the sdk yesterday and adb.exe was in the platform-tools folder
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jccpalmer:
I do have debugging and charge only in use. I check everytime I plug in my phone. Um... I open the command prompt window, like this guide says, and type in the commands. I did this before using the RUU, but now it won't work.

I just checked my android-sdk-windows folder, and adb.exe is right there. I do not know what's going on. I am not illiterate with computers/technology, but this has me stumped.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Reinstall the SDK. The RUU might have messed with the drivers.

EDIT: I noticed you stated you had HTC sync installed. You only need it for the drivers, but it can mess with ADB functions so try uninstalling it. The drivers should not uninstall and I think it might work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jccpalmer:
I just did. I can see adb.exe right in the folder, but command prompt continues to give me that issue.

Never mind. I rebooted my computer, reinstalled the SDK four times, and now it works. I'll come back if I have anymore issues. Thanks guys!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
Are you typing in:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools

before you try: adb devices ?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
Make sure your SDK is saved directly to C:\ if you want to follow the steps verbatim. Also if the new SDK has adb.exe in the platform-tools folder, you will want to change the first command to:

cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools

Then, adb devices
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jim_Bob:
Any help out there?

Hi....anyone have any help on my question back on the previous page about resetting a rooted Hero? Thanks, Jim
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
Settings, Accounts should allow you to delete just the google account....
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
See above :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jim_Bob:
I did that...but when you try to go to the market...it is still trying to use the old Google account. I think it has to be reset...and need to know (1) which buttons do I push to reset it...and (2) will it wipe out anything that will keep the phone on the same Regaw ROM? Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] theimpaler747:
It's it will, and its search, volume down, and end call I think

Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] wolf1o:
sprint hero build 2.32.651.2

Hi,

Is it possible to root this version of the sprint hero?(My phone was updated at a service center and then updated over the net..)

What do i need to do?which procedure do i need to follow?

Thanks!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] stunya:
in the same boat! research shows that some of the older more technical methods work, but i dont think any of the 1 click styles do. Anyone have ideas for us. Im not a big code guy and am concerned i might brick my phone!

Any help is great!! Thanks!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
Go back to the first page. Look at the second post. Run the RUU to get you back to .5, then go back to the first post and follow the instructions.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Need help phone broke trying to root again but when I get to the second command about adb keeps saying adb batch files not recognise as a command how can I fix this
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Which version of the SDK do you have? in the current version, the folder structure is different. Check to see where your tools folder is, and use that.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
Mods please deletethis post. Accidental duplicate.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
I am using sdk08
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i was force to go back to stock 2.1 for some reason when i go to command promp it keeps saying adb not recognise batch files im runnind sdk08 im doing everything right (i think) extracting it to tools folder as well as hero root i even tried z4root which sats im rooted i have su but tried to flash a rom but all i get is a triangle w/exclemation mark so im guessing i dont have a recovery if thats the case how can i put a recovery on my hero
[Hero CDMA Android Development] user7618:
I believe you can download rom manager from the market and use it to flash clockwork for your recovery.

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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Just tried I guess I already have that but when hold down volume key and red button it shows triangle w/exclamation mark too think I need flash I don't know what's wrong when I do that then I go to home that triangle thing shows up hellppppp.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] user7618:
Go here for instructions to install your recovery. That seems to be the issue.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
To install recovery it has to go through pc command prompt or can I do it straight from phone
[Hero CDMA Android Development] user7618:
Yeah, you can flash a recovery image directly from your phone if you still have superuser and terminal emulator.

First go here and download Amon_RA 1.7. It's the most current recovery. Once you download it, put it on your sd card root and open terminal emulator.

Type this:

su<ENTER>
flash_image recovery/sdcard/XXXX.img<ENTER>

XXXX needs to be replaced with the EXACT name of the recovery image. I believe for 1.7 it is RA-Darchstar.img, but just make note of it when you move it to the root. <ENTER> means hit enter, don't type that. :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] RamWreck:
When I try the "flash_image" command I get "flash_image: not found" any ideas?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] user7618:
To tell the truth, I scribbled the commands down on a piece of paper, and its a little hard to read, so try flash_imagerecovery /.

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Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Trying to flash RA recovery 1.7 through terminal emulater but letting me any idea why
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
It says flash not found
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
You put the img file on the root of your sd right?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
I sure did
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Then in terminal you typed:

Su

flash_image recovery /sdcard/nameofimage.img

Make sure "nameofimage" is the name of the image on your sd card.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
I type exactly how it is but still says flash not found
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
I dont trust rooting using z4 root. I had a similar issue with my dads Droid. It installed all of the progs. ie.. SuperUsers and Busy box but i couldnt flash a recovery either. Kept acting like i didnt have superuser permission. I would suggest ruu back to a stock rom and start over but use the manual root method instead of one click root methods. I have never had issues that way.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
I agree with you the weird thing is my phone was rooted running asop 2.2 but all sudden I couldn't get any text messages(incoming) drove me nuts! I did research I found that have to flash a sense Rom but when I tried it would say error before i would flash Rom easy but all sudden it wouldn't let so I went back to stock 2.1, 2.27.651.5 and when I go to command prompt it say adb not recognise as internal command batch files so don't know what to do now
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Ok. RUU back to the same stock rom you stated above. Once flashed, follow the guide. Just make sure you have usb debugging turned on on your phone and the proper drivers installed. Ill try and assist you through this. Let me know before you start so we can check some things before we start. Im leaving my house for about 30 min in about 30 min so if you dont hear from me, ill get back to you as soon as I get in.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Awesome thanks at work right now off at 11 I believe that I have tried that debugging is enabled have the drivers but when I start doing the commands I get stuck on #2 the adb like I said it say adb not recognise so I'm not sure if I set up the sdk right that's my guess
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
I think i know your problem. ADB is not located in the "tools" folder anymore in the new SDK you downloaded. Im not sure where it is located in the new one but I heard it was somewhere else. Ill get more info.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Great I would appreciate it
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Look, I cant find where someone stated they moved adb. So, I uploaded my version of sdk for you to download. Just extract to your c drive just like the guide says and we can go from there.

Androidsdk
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
Tried to downoad it at luch but had trouble do I have to create account w/2shared to down load it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
No its free. Just click the blue download now button. It might have a small countdown, then download.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
(Kbizzle) hey figured it out everything good just flash rom I got rom manager and got recovery thanks for all your help I appreciate it
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Great job. Glad I could help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Hippie459MN:
If ya dont mind me asking, What was the problem?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aacevedo17:
i dont see "adb.exe in the directory... what do i do?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
You can download my sdk I posted above. Just look at the first post on this page.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Asadullah:
I've arrived. Watch my videos to learn how to do alot of things. Including flashing a custom recovery
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aacevedo17:
thanks kdizzle! I am finally rooted.

does this root method partition sd card for apps 2 sd?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] guitardoc64:
No, you have to partition via recovery.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Yeah, partition through recovery. Remember, it will wipe all your isht.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aacevedo17:
so it is not automatically done?

i need to do it myself right?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Yes.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aacevedo17:
could you point me to the right direction.

thanks, i appreciate the help