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[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Flash into recovery. Turn off your phone. Reboot holding home and power at the same time. Your recovery menu will come up. Partition your sd.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aacevedo17:
okay now that i have completed that, apps 2 sd card will automatically work?

thanks again.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] srkmagnus:
I you flashed a ROM that supports it yes, app2sd will start when you partition the sd card and reboot. The first reboot may take a few minutes.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blahblehblah:
I am still using the same OS that came with my phone almost a year ago (1.5/1.6). Do I need to go to the sprint store first to get the new 2.1 before I follow this root procedure? I have mobile backup app that I've used to backup my contacts, sms, etc...

I want to get my phone rooted and upgraded to the new rom/OS this christmas! :)

thx.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] user7618:
I don't see why you would need to involve Sprint. :) You should be able to apply the .5 ruu and go from there.

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
I may be stating the obvious here, but always nice to throw out info in case someone else is searching.

The 2.27.651.5 RUU can successfully be run on the most recent hero update: 2.32.651.2. I successfully tested this last night on a friend's phone. As usual, he is loving being rooted.

I know there are other methods to root, but I prefer the little more manual method in this thread.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blahblehblah:
so if I went to Sprint and got the latest update, I can start using the procedure in this thread and be fine? I just don't want to screw anything up and I'm currently on 1.5/1.6...

If there's a simple step for me to do to go ahead and start rooting this phone, then could someone please guide me in the right direction? I want to get on 2.1 and root to gain the benefits of the new OS. :) This tutorial requires 2.1+ OS though...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
If you are running the original 1.5 firmware, the RUU .5 in that thread is what Sprint officially released when they released 2.1. Just download and run that and then follow tutorial.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] KBizzle:
Just flash the ruu on the first thread. You don't need sprint for that. Otherwise, check the wiki at the top of the forum, there is a a guide to root 1.6. Then once you're rooted, flash any hero rom you want. You don't have to upgrade your stock rom to flash a newer version.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blahblehblah:
should I use the ruus posted in that first quote? any preference on which to use? the one "tested" or the "nfinite" ? and the process would be called flashing a rom, correct?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
"should I use the ruus posted in that first quote? any preference on which to use? the one "tested" or the "nfinite" ? and the process would be called flashing a rom, correct?"

Yes, ruu's posted in your first quote (either one should be fine, should be exact same); you download the RUU file to a PC. It is an .exe, run it on your pc and follow the instructions. Once it is complete, your phone will be on Sprint stock 2.1.

Then you can follow the rest of that tutorial.

You don't actually flash an RUU file, it is a program run with a pc. Flashing a file to your phone is done after you are rooted, booted into recovery, then you "flash" a ROM or some type of zip file for themes, bootscreens, etc...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] w1ck3db18:
....so lost

i have .7 and none of this works for me ...and im not new to this but im just lost
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Did you try to run the .5 ruu? It will work after you do that.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
I tried running the .5 RUU on the newest update, 2.32.651.2 , and it came up with an error that said "The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone. Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again." I have never had a problem with using the RUU until now. I got a new phone from insurance and this came about. Any ideas I'm going to try a couple of things, but any help is appreciated. I'm lost.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tailsthecat3:
im always able to restore factory by running the .7 sw update.

found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=800586&highlight=651.7+ruu

couple times ive gotten various errors but a reboot of the phone and the computer always fixes it. after i get the errors, i disconnect and reboot everything. then i run the ruu and have no issues.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
Alright, I'll try it out and let you know.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tailsthecat3:
make sure youve got the htc sync drivers and junk.

try updating htc sync or try downgrading it...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
Like I said, all of the stuff on my computer is the same from when I re-rooted earlier this week.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tailsthecat3:
well, there are far too many variables for it to be cut and dry.

usually if i have issues like the ones youre describing, im the type of nerd to just straight up resintall XPPro.

try other usb ports, a different pc...sometimes its something as simple as usb debugging...good luck, man, sorry i cant just magically fix it
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
That last link worked, but still the .5 RUU comes up with an error of wrong bootloader. Time to try some more things...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
upgraded/downgraded HTC Sync, reset phone, tried different USB ports, different PCs and still the same error indicating that I have the wrong bootloader. Any more ideas? I would ask for someone to un-root and then try to re-root, but I don't want any of you to lose root like I did...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
HELP!!! My Hero is lagging more than Tiger Woods trying to make a winning putt.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
so when i type this in adb devices in the command prompt "adb is not recognized as in internal OR external command, operable program or batch file." SO CAN ANYONE HELP ME!!!!!! please"""""" ok forget that i fixed that problem,,,but i did reach another one i put in this code sh /sdcard/unrevoked and i got this "unable to chmod /data/dxDrm/unrevoked.17378: nosuch file or directory /sdcard/unrevoked: /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.17378: not found rm failed for /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.17378, no such file or dorectory",,,,,,HELP!!!!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Did you push the unrevoked file to your sd card? Looks like you didn't do that yet.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
adb push unrevoked /sdcard

1135 kb/s <439327 bytes in 0.378s> yeap i did that to
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Sorry, never seen that. Possibly another dumb question, but you did downgrade to the .5 version before starting this process?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
uhmmmmmm why would i have to do that, ive read thread and it didnt say anything about that, i already had the software of 2.1,,, did i really had to do that?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Did you miss this part: If it says 2.27.651.6 under "Build Number" (notice the bolded, underlined, italic 6), you need to run the RUU in the second post of this thread to revert to .5 first. Doing this WILL erase all of your data on your phone, so be sure to back up anything if you need to first.

Basically after 2.1 was originally released as software # 2.27.651.5, Sprint quickly released .6 taking away root access. There have been a few maint. updates since .6 as well, but if you follow this thread to root, you must be running 2.27.651.5.

What is the software # of your phone?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
2.32.651.2 n i think the maker said its ok to use
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Sorry man, this method won't work on that build number unless you downgrade to the .5 build. I did this two days ago on my neighbor's phone by running the RUU for .5 and it worked fine. I got the normal usb connection error when I first ran it, closed the program on the pc and re-ran and it worked flawlessly. I have ran that RUU on at least seven different phones with no problems(besides the usb connection error, which happened on each phone). If you don't want to downgrade to the .5 build you will have to use one of the newer root methods.

Good luck.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
Dammmmmmm it !!!!.....Ok and how can I get that. If you don't mind pointing me to the right direction ..... thank you
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
2nd post on page 1 of this thread - two links - either one should work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tailsthecat3:
There are two software versions that can be rooted the same way. They're both in this forum...don't know why you're having problems
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
Ok so down load the file and ? Sorry kinda of new here sorry for the dum queations
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
You install it and run it. You need USB Debugging enabled first, though.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kwg8t7:
I'm getting every error message in the books now. USB error, Battery error. HELP ME! :eek:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Seven_speed:
im saying do i have to do all that dos command stuff again?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mon0theist:
I get to step 9 and when I type adb devices into cmd, it says

"adb is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program, or batch file"

I followed the directions exactly

EDIT:

I used the SDK manager to download the 2.1 packages/API, which created folder called 'platform-tools' which had the adb file in it, so I just copied everything that was in 'platform-tools' to 'tools'. It got past step 9 and I was able to get into the adb shell, but this error message appears:

(this is after I type sh /sdcard/unrevoked, everything up to this point seemed to work)

Unable to chmod /data/Dx/Drm/unrevoked.4289: No such file or directory

/sdcard/unrevoked: /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.4289 : not found

rm failed for /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.4289, No such file or directory

$

I was trying to upload a screenshot of my cmd so yall could see for yourselves, but first it was the wrong dimensions, then it exceeded the file size limit, so I just said **** it.

Before I found this guide, I tried just downloading and installing Unrevoked directly from my Hero, but when I hit Start to extract the files, it gives me this error message:

"AAH FARGH IT COULDNT CREATE THE GODDAMN MARKER"

but it still says "extracting files" under the Start Button, although nothing seems to happen. Idk if this information is useful or not but I figured the two might be related in some way.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] borderite2000:
I currently have 2.32.651.2 on my Hero. I'm trying to install the version that is in the second post. When I do I get the 170 USB Connection Error. Any idea why?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
I always get that error when running the ruu, just run it again and it should work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] borderite2000:
I've tried it about ten times tonight...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Sorry to hear that man. What HTC sync version do you have installed? I used HTC Sync 2.0.40. I know different HTC sync versions have sometimes caused issues for others.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Binarialize:
can I root Credo CDMA Hero?

Has this been figured out? I really want to root my Hero, but my carrier is Credomobile. :confused: Is it possible to root my phone? I don't mind voiding my warranty if necessary (even though I still have 22 months of contract left:(). I also intend to call them and try to get their help in rooting it if it comes to that. Options?? Any help or direction much appreciated!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] RoZm X:
I managed to get my girlfriends Hero rooted,, but when I try to flash a ROM it give me an error saying Installation Aborted.. any clue?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dcndcn:
root htc hero

All of the information in this thread is overwhelming so I am just going to ask instead of looking. My Hero has firmware version 2.1 and build number 2.32.651.2. Which method can I use to root my phone. Thanks to all of you in advance.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
What Rom did you try to flash?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I can't believe my thread is still in use! Glad to see people are still using my stuff. I should be coming back soon after I get off this cruise ship, back to fast internet. I'm sad I don't have any "thanks" to come back to though ;) jk
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mon0theist:
Does anyone know whats wrong?

I have firmware version 2.1-update1

the way its written on the first page doesn't work, if you don't copy the files from the 'platform-tools' folder over to 'tools', adb just gives you the 'adb is not a recognized command...' message
[Hero CDMA Android Development] gboyle84:
Sorry to be a total noob but I have searched and read and reread but still have not found a determined answer to the issue of :

"flash_image: not found"

it seems like for some reason the command doesn't work, I have the su # in the terminal and also the su app running and permitting on my phone. I started with the 2.1 update 1 with build 2.32.651.2 software 2.32.651.2

any help would be much appreciated and one step closer to taking sprint down once and for all lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Tikkir27:
7 hours and haven't done anything

So I am really irked right now, I have been trying to Root my HTC Hero for 7 hours now. I dont understand what is going on. I cant get past the 7th code you put it.

Here is my info, HELP ME!

Firmware- 2.1 update 1

Baseband Version- 2.42.02.10.29

Kernel Version- 2.6.29ba77cf03

Build Number-2.32.651.2 CL282911 release keys

Software Number- 2.32.651.2

I would like to get 2.2 on my phone. after putting in- sh /sdcard/unrevoked it then says unpacking please wait..

Unable to chmod/data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1117: No such file or directory /sdcard/unrevoked: /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1117: not found rm failed for /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1117

I have done everything to the t checking and rechecking and once again I am at a standstill. It is my first time trying to do this, but I am about to throw this thing at the wall. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] shadow4742:
I'm also getting the adb command not found error. Dont know what to do :confused::mad:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] gboyle84:
I think that I figured out a bypass by reading a bunch of brilliant ppls replys and comments throughout the forum. So i went to the market once I rooted and downloaded rom manager app. using this I was able to flash the recovery.img that i got from the 1st pg here then I preformed the rest of the steps here but on the reboot recovery on the phone not using command prompt or adb. I installled the boot-patched.zip from that menu and am preforming the nandroid back up now. fingers crossed and more to come
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ttx336:
kudos

Thank you so much! I followed your instructions to the letter INCLUDING starting off with RUUing back to 2.27.651.5 since I had a newer version and it went off EXACTLY as you said it would.

I have looked all over this page and I cannot find a way to thank you but I am going to send you $20 for all of your hard work, please keep up the good work and I sincerely hope you enjoyed your cruise. :)

-Gary
[Hero CDMA Android Development] gboyle84:
Okay Thanks to you I no longer want to beat up my phone! this worked great I used this guide and all the comments and by downgrading to .5 (there really is no other way that I found and I tried lots and lots of ways and commands and nothing would flash_image) once I got the .5 RUU from the 2nd post here, the one that the creator used, everything went smooth as gravy. I did wind up using the terminal emulator on the phone to first get the phone rooted with unrevoked on the sdcard, very cool same commands as the guide just no computer. then I used the rom manager to flash the recovery and boot into the boot recovery where i easliy flashed the rom. I immediately noticed a bit of quickening but I needed more so I quickly got the cyanogenmod 6.1.0 and googleapps roms flashed in a jiffy using rom manager and now have a wicked bad phone with set cpu keeping my addiction for speed at bay for now. Thanks to everyone of the posts on this forum cause all this takes time and so many people have taken the time to post here and keep threads updated and responsive, proof that there are still people out there that want to help and bring knowledge and goodies to all just for the sack of doing right and not to try to screw over and take money. Happy everything to everybody and thanks again!!!!!!!!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
Hint: On the new SDK 0.8, adb isn't installed by default. The older 0.7 SDK should work just fine for the guide.

Download and install or unzip the new 0.8 SDK. Run SDK Manager. You should get a black terminal window and shortly after the SDK Manager Windows program. Let it do it's thing and then you want to install the Android SDK Platform-Tools. You can reject all the other packages if you want. Anything with a green check mark to it's left will get installed. Red X means it won't.

adb will be in the newly created platform-tools directory. Either move that to the tools directory, or move all the root files from tools into platform-tools and substitute platform-tools anytime you see tools.

Others have mentioned that you can try universal androot or z4root. Check the Market and/or Google.com. Those are more like one-click root methods without need for all these scary console/terminal adb stuffs.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercuryblue:
sir can you please help us (noob) to root the latest baseband version ?? please :(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
I assume you are running this version: software 2.32.651.2

If so, there are a couple different ways, but if you want to follow the instructions in this thread, run the RUU in post #2 to revert back to .5 and then follow instructions in post #1. I successfully rooted my friend's phone running that software doing exactly that.

Good luck!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] yohosh798:
Noob Alert

Trying to re-root my CDMA Sprint HTC Hero after rooting it using "superoneclick" rooting program. If that's an issue that's problem number one.

If that's not an issue, here's problem number two. I've got all the necessary files downloaded and extracted to the right locations. USB debugging enabled on phone. Phone connected with settings on charge only. Opened cmd prompt entered the first line to get to tools directory. Then entered the second line and got this message:

'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

Any direction is helpful...Here is my current phone software information:

Firmware: v.2.1-update1

Build: 2.32.651.2
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Review post 1370 (pg 137) and see if that is your adb issue

Secondly - if you are still running 2.32.651.2, I don't think you will root with success using this thread unless you run the RUU in post #2 on pg1 to get back to .5.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] yohosh798:
that's really helpful thanks...can you direct me somewhere that will walk me through how to downgrade to .5 after downloading the RUU?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Download the executable file to a PC, plug your phone in and run the RUU on your computer. It will give you instructions on computer screen how to proceed. It will erase EVERYTHING on the phone. Also, some get USB connection error, if you get it, just close the RUU program on computer and re-run. I get that error everytime and it Always works on the 2nd try.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] yohosh798:
Great help!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
Help

Ok so I need some help, Im on firmware version 2.1-update1, build number is 2.27.651.5 9which I downloaded and installed from post #2. I follow all the steps but get stuck on #3 with "permission failed", I disabled the unlock pattern, phone is set to charge only and debugging is on.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
Look where you unzipped the files to and search for the adb file, its probably missing
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Odd, well the adb push command is only copying the files from your computer to your sdcard. You can do steps 3 through 5 manually, by enabling the usb connection on phone and copying the files through windows file explorer. Turn it back off and then continue.

Did your phone serial id show up when you typed adb devices in step #2?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] nebenezer:
It's an option when you're booted into recovery.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] danknee:
Nice work Regaw! :cool:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DominoDoug:
Would that be power and the volume up button?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] idaho4045:
ok so if i update to the Sprint RUU from w.e custom rom im on now.. i just follow these steps and ill have root back correct?? cuz im downloading the RUU from sprint now... so someone stop me if im wrong lol...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] cantplay:
Shutdown

Hold Home button

Start up
[Hero CDMA Android Development] J-Bert:
Just did the root, thank you!

I'm new to this - where can I get Nandroid Backup before I go any further?

What about tethering?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DominoDoug:
Check the last 2 pages. I just asked the same thing. Power down. Hold home then power up and the phone will auto backup. As for tethering I just downloaded wireless tether for root users. Google that search term and take the first link. There will be a video on the bottom of the page.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] deonjahy:
hold volume down while pressing power
[Hero CDMA Android Development] J-Bert:
Thanks Doug! I'm new to this, and though it was a backup app.

It's backing up now.

Any ideas on tethering?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DominoDoug:
I'm new too. Been lurking for the past few weeks as this was my first Android phone and hastily updated to 2.1. There's lots of helpful stuff in just this forum already. I would suggest looking at each page.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] melgabean:
awesome work! I knew you could do it which is why I didn't mind you taking over my computer and trying stuff with my phone. now all that is needed is a list of 2.1 stock apps that can be removed.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mrchu001:
CONGRATS MAN!!!!

you did it!

i can't wait to see your new regawMOD!

it was my favorite rom back in the day.

i'm so excited for you haha
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dgaf98:
ok when i get to step

6. when u type "adb shell" i hit enter and instead of a $ i get a # can anyone please help me
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Maikock:
I can't find the boot.img, is it in the hero-root on the first post?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Shhh I'm supposed to be sleeping hehe yes its in the boot-patched.zip inside the hero-root.zip

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
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You must be running a custom Rom already then

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] dgaf98:
no i dont think i am...

this is the first time trying any of this....

i am reloading 2.1 from sprint and ill try again

this is my first time rooting... thanks for your patience.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
No problem :-) let me know how it goes. You RUUing? Then rooting?

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] dgaf98:
ok so i ruu again and this guide worked perfect!!!!!!

im now running fresh 2.1.2

you my friend are awesome !!!!!

thank you very much!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] vedavin:
Thanks a lot man.........Gr8 Job