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[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
Yup, serial number came up. I just tried this

. androidspin.com/2010/06/05/unrevoked-one-click-root-evo-4g-cdma-hero/

and it worked, I now have the superuser permission icon in my app tray, when I open it I get the Unrevoked icon with /system/bin/sh as root(uid:0). Now what?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
ok I just installed wifi tether. :p How do I remove the apps that were pre loaded on my phone (nascar amazon etc)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Go to step 8 on pg. 1 and follow instructions to flash a recovery image.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=581976&highlight=Remove+apps
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
another stupid question but how or where do I enter this

"To remove an app from your phone you must have root access and type the following commands with SU access:

type:

mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system

Then type:

cd /system/app

then you can type "ls" to list the contents of the directory."
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Not sure what sdk you have installed but I got to c:\android-sdk-windows\tools

then type "adb shell" (without quotes) and you should get #

You type it in the shell

Basically, go to wherever you installed your adb commands on your pc.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DrEnemy:
got it to work, thanks again to all for these amazing threads.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] borderite2000:
I used the method in that link and got the superuser icon. I'm trying to get step 8 to work and am not having any luck.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
For all of you, I have a new program I just finished writing that should give fully functional root on every build so far. I will make a thread for testers soon. Nothing should be bricked by using my application. I will make the thread tomorrow or the next day for testers once I write the tester program. :D look forward to it!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mtlgab:
please help

hi,

ive been trying to root my htc hero running on android 2.1. It isnt a sprint though, but i dont think that has anything to do with the rooting process.

ive made it to step 9 without any problems, ive downloaded android sdk zip file, moved it to C:/, extracted the 3 files from hero-root.zip to the C:\android-sdk-windows\tools folder, made sure my usb debugging was checked, opened the command prompte, entered the first command, no problem.

the problem ive encountered was that when i entered the <adb devices> command in the command prompt, it doesnt find my heros serial number... it always tells me that it isnt recognized...

Can anyone tell me what im doing wrong? i would really like to get my phone rooted, yet ive been sitting here for the past few hours without any luck.

your help is very appreciated,

cheers,

gab
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your phone. Check under Menu | Settings | Applications | Development. Also make sure the HTC Sync software was installed (for the USB drivers it includes).
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chrislvb:
I am new to rooting, but I want to root my Sprint HTC Hero (CMDA) and update it to android 2.2. I have 2.1 with the most current updates (software # 2.32.651.2) I keep seeing in the forums that I need a version ending in .5. Will this prevent me from rooting my phone? If I am in the wrong thread as a beginner I apologize and would aprreciate being lead to the right thread to help. Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Download the RUU for .5 in post #2 on pg1. Run the RUU from your pc with your phone connected to pc. After you run the RUU successfully, you will be on the software ending with .5 which WILL allow you to Root following the instructions in the 1st post of this thread on page 1.

Good luck.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chrislvb:
Thank you for the quick reply. Now if I have read correctly, once download and run the RUU and root my phone I will need to find a mod of 2.2. Is that correct? If so, can you suggest a good mod to use? I have seen a lot of talk about the cyanogen mod, but have heard there are camera problems related to that mod. Has this issue been fixed?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
I would recommend this one over cyanogen: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=782320

download the aosp mod and the gapps zip files to your sdcard, flash into recovery, wipe dalvik and wipe data (fac reset) and then flash the aosp mod file first, then flash the gapps file and reboot. Might take awhile to boot on first attempt, be patient.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chrislvb:
Thank you again. I went to the link you gave and I do see the files. Is there a detailed step by step process like the one at the beginning of this thread?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
1. Put files on your sdcard (don't put them in any folders, just the root of the card)

2. Boot into recovery (with phone off, hold the home button and then power on, don't let off the HOME button until you get to the recovery screen

3. In recovery, select wipe, then wipe data, then wipe dalvik/cache

4. In recovery select the flash zip menu item

5. It will pull up sdcard contents, flash the aospmod file first.

6. Then select the gapps file and flash it

7. After you have completed above steps, select reboot.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Soon you won't have to follow this guide. I have written a Windows Application in C# that roots your Hero in one click. I just haven't tested it yet. I need a few testers that will give good feedback (and need a rooted Hero) to pm me if they are interested in testing. No guarantees for this first build, I put it together in one night. Pm me!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] shadow4742:
Will this wipe my data?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Hippie459MN:
Yes, Running the RUU will wipe all of your data so make sure to back it up. :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Thread is up with Hero Rooter application. Remember it is a beta version that has not been tested yet (so it may not work in this first build), due to me not having my Hero on the ship.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=909258
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mtlgab:
ok, usb debugging is on, ive downloaded the htc sync that is in the instructions as it is a different version than mine, followed the steps very carefully one by one, but it still doesnt recognize my serial number...

im wondering if it has anything to do with the android sdk...

in the link to download the android sdk file, there are 2 options, a zip file, and an executable file. i downloaded the zip file. should i have downloaded the executable file instead? or maybe both??

thanks for your help, its very appreciated.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
You should download the zip and then extract the contents to your hard drive.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] phatning:
I have the same build number 2.32.651.2. I tried a few times and kept getting "Signature Error". Does this RUU work with this build?

This is my 2nd time doing this (had to get a new Hero recently). I didn't have the same error last time.

I also tried "z4root" and that didn't work for me either.

Any idea? Much appreciated.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Sorry man, I have not seen that error. I ran the RUU on the same build number and only got the usb connection error which corrected itself on the 2nd try. Or you could try regaw's new beta version above.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] phatning:
I down loaded another RUU and tried it again. It seems now I have passed the "Signature" error issue but I got another error - "Bootloader Version Error".

Any idea? Thanks so lot!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Not sure on that one either, you do have a Sprint Cdma Hero right? If so, here is a link to the exact RUU I used multiple times with no issues(other than usb error, which happens 1st try, but ALWAYS works when reran on the 2nd try):

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/15479926/HTC Sprint Hero MR 2.27.651.5.exe
[Hero CDMA Android Development] phatning:
Thanks! Let me give this a try.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Decog:
Could we get the path updated in the original post? Currently the SDK tools DIR is now \android-sdk-windows\platform-tools

It took me a while to find this info in order to get adb to even run. Could save noobs time if this were updated. Cause you know...we need to save the noobs' time. :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I'm actually almost done with a program that will just eliminate the need for this guide. Look for "RegawMOD Hero Rooter". It's a beta version right now, not working 100% yet, but It's almost there. I just need testers.

If you download the sdk8 zip, there is no adb.exe... at least I could not find it. Did you run the installer for the sdk? and that's the path?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Decog:
I'm your Huckleberry.

yes if you run the SDK installer, you'll have a tools DIR, but no adb.exe in it. However it is in \platform-tools.

I'll be your guinea pig.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=909258

there's the program thread... Can you try it now? lol no one has responded after I posted the v0.3 earlier, and the ship I'm on is going to sail in 45 minutes lol.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
My phone broke got replacement today but now the hero is update the 651.7 I've tried z4root says its rooted I got Su permission to get Rom manager working tried the Rom recovery but no luck says down loaded sucessfully but it gets stuck on HTC white screen can anyone help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Heaterz16:
Run the RUU in 2nd post of this thread, then follow instructions in the first post.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bravo1565:
i have tried reverting back to 651.5 no luck i am running 2.31.651.7 can that be rooted i have downloaded the one on page 1 but still no luck something about the bootloader
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
Check this thread to root your phone. I used it this morning to root my phone and have used it a couple times without a problem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=743289
[Hero CDMA Android Development] paul96:
I need to update my bootloader (currently i cant flash HERCIMG.zips) I tried to ruu on 2nd post and root again but it got an error when going into bootloader. What should I do?

:confused:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
I had the same problem when running any older RUU. I had to use an alternative method to root.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] old.ghost:
I will try out.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] old.ghost:
finally, i make it, thanks regaw, now i will follow your post to turn s-off.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jaytavarez91:
Ok so Im trying to flash the boot-patch.zip but th installation is aborted each time -_-
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ehurt152:
Did you finally get it bro?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] WrlsFanatic:
I'm rooting a friend's Hero, and his software version is 2.32.651.2. I assume this root method cannot be used on his Hero, but if I run the RUU in the original post, will that downgrade it to the correct version so that I can run this?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I would use my Hero Rooter. I'm about to release a new version tonight, but you can use v1.2 as well. Hero Rooter v1.2
[Hero CDMA Android Development] WrlsFanatic:
PERFECT! Thanks!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ddgarcia05:
Tried the rooter but after running the program it said "connected-Not a CDMA Hero."

It's a Hero, on build number 2.32.651.2. I tried both my XP 32bit and windows 7 64bit.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blahblehblah:
What's the best way to backup just the Text Messages? Maybe the Call History/POP3 email prefs as well? I don't have any essential application data.

I used Universal Androot to root my phone. I have Titanium Backup with Super User Access so I know I am rooted. Just can't figure out the best way to backup easily...

Phone has been lagging alot lately. I am on 1.5 CDMA Hero still. Want to take advantage of Froyo and get a smooth working phone. It won't let me install Rom Manager and I cannot find Amon_RA in the market either...

Any help appreciated. Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] TMcGuire17:
Doesn't work on 2.1 update 1 :-(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aiwetir:
Use this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=804296
[Hero CDMA Android Development] vayman:
I don't know if it's the "best" way to backup texts, but I use GoSMS Pro and there is a setting to backup your messages and settings to sd. I just save my MMS to sd and really have no need to backup SMS so I have never used these options myself. Other SMS apps may have this ability, but I don't use any others, sorry.

Is it possible that even though you say you are "rooted" and have su permissions you may not be "fully" rooted, meaning something got left out in the process? Get Root Checker from the Market and run it, it will let you know if you have "full" root. I don't have any experience w/ ROM Manager so not sure why it won't let you install it, but you can get RA 1.7 (darch's) from my sig, AFAIK you can't get Amon_RA from market. ;) Just copy the .img to the root of your sd and install it via adb or terminal then you should be good to go! If you're looking for a good Froyo ROM get aospMod Froyo here. I used to run it as my daily before GB came along so I highly recommend it. :)

If you need any help or want to pursue this send me PM, as to not clog/hijack the thread! ;)

Sorry Regaw for hijacking the thread!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] TMcGuire17:
Used the above link to root the 2.1 update 1! Worked fine. Thanks aiwetir.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aiwetir:
I use this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.zegoggles.smssync&feature=search_result

which had backup/restore from gmail, can add your call log to calendar and overall I think is pretty cool, only issue is that each sms conversation is broken up into 100 messages in gmail.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] old.ghost:
thanks, root successfully.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
help

so when i got done, rebooted phone and now it is stuck on htc symbol... help plz!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
phone wont boot help plz
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
What part did u get to was u loading a rom be spacific what happen that made it stick at the logo
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
rooted phone worked fine, rebooted and now just stuck on htc screen dunno what went wrong????
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
How long has it been there did you do unrevoked
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
i tired to but couldnt get it to start and didnt try it like how the like said to i though that was only if it messed up and couldnt get rom manager installed to do a backup so im boned huh
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Try pulling the battery and boot into recovery and let me know what it says like if its a custom recovery or not and no your not boned its impossible to brick one unless you flash the wrong radio what is your carrier provider
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
thank you so much umm its sprint so i can prolly get back to my stock??? havnt tried to flash rom yet
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
and its stuck on the htc screen
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Do you know how to get into recovery
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
down vol and on button??
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Yea at the same time and hold them down till h boot comes up then go to recovery
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
stuck on htc....bad news huh
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
No
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
any advice to get phone to turn on or to make a back up so i can save my contacts and stuff?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Let me get to my computer I will get you going
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
ok

pull the battery and boot into recovery and let me know if its a custom recovery what root method did you use
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
it says fast boot usb
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
RegawMOD and it just does the htc
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
it should say hit home for recovery if so hit home button
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
yeah then stuck on htc sry
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
give it a second let me know what it does
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
i gave it 10 mins its off now can i get back or am i stuck?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Can some one chime in here and help him out I never had the recovery not work I will research it right now and be back
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hero32:
Try one more thing power it on and leave it there for up to 20 minutes let me know what it does it should boot

and i will be trying to figure it out
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tom2tone:
nothing still stuck
[Hero CDMA Android Development] il Duce:
Re run the rooter, if it fails, see if adb will recognize the device, then try old school regaw root, links are in my thread (click my name). I'll try to follow this and help, but I'll be pretty busy today, also you better ask a mod to delete the question you started in dev, they frown upon new users abusing the forums.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blahblehblah:
If I'm on the original sprint 1.5 but I've already rooted my phone using universal androot... can I just flash any rom now? (I have titanium backup so I know I'm rooted).

Or do I have to upgrade my phone to a 2.1 ruu and then root my phone again and then flash a 2.1 rom?

I've backed up my texts and everything. Wanting to wipe this thing clean and start over!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
As long as you follow what ever rom your going to flash instructions your good to go. Might want to update your recovery and remember always nand.

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jaimemex:
I Got this any Help?

C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb shell

$ sh /sdcard/unrevoked

sh /sdcard/unrevoked

Unpacking, please wait...

Unable to chmod /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1310: No such file or directory

/sdcard/unrevoked: /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1310: not found

rm failed for /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1310, No such file or directory

$
[Hero CDMA Android Development] miggsr:
Hey ppl I need help trying to flash completely to factory setup that's means factory recovery too any suggestions kinda need to fix this asap thnx in advance ppl
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
What's your pones current state?? And what provider are you with?? Also what recovery. And radio/baseband do you have??? And how did your phone get to it'd current state???

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Rizzy6:
Hi all. I've tried different methods for rooting my phone and nothing has worked. Superoneclick, regaw's, etc.

I have build number 2.31.651 and 2.1-update 1. I've downloaded the drivers but the rooting program will not recognize them. Also, my phone is not recognized as being connected to the computer. Can someone offer any help?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I'm looking into re-doing the rooting app now. Check back in a little bit.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bdcrim:
Z4 Root as well?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
If you haven't got your phone rooted yet let me know via pm. I have a solution for you.

Locked & Loaded

""shooter on Deck""
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Rizzy6:
Can't find z4 root in marketplace.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ajrty33:
Google is your friend... I promise

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833953
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I updated my Hero Rooter a couple days ago. Go to the new thread to check it out. Should be working a lot smoother!

RegawMOD Hero Rooter 2.0.0.1
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Skinny0ne:
Any help? I get this after I try sh /sdcard/unrevoked

'Unable to chmod /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1751: No such file or directory

/sdcard/unrevoked: /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1751: not found

rm failed for /data/DxDrm/unrevoked.1751, No such file or directory'
[Hero CDMA Android Development] drlzanej:
just use regaws rooter man....just used it myself. works like a charm
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ssconceptz:
So Im running 2.32.651.2 and I tried to downgrade with the RUU and it would not work at all. Reboots the phone then stuck at Black screen with Green HTC letters. After I unplugg the cable I see RUU on the phone but nothing happens.

I already have root now with z4root but S-ON and no custom recovery.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] drlzanej:
ok dude,,, heres your eng spl and s-off http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765237&highlight=eng+spl look at dastins signature to find a flashable recovery

EDIT: the search window could be a pretty good pal too .
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jman069:
I had same issue, check second post of this thread. Most likely you're like me and had the wrong stock rom installed and thus none of the recent solutions would work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ohbuckeyeman:
I was faced with this same problem. Here is the solution:

Turn off the phone and power up using volume down + power until you are in hboot. Toggle down to fastboot USB. Run ruu and profit. For some reason my hero would always get stuck at the black HTC screen when running an ruu until I discovered this work around. I don't have the hero anymore, but if this doesn't work, reboot again and try running the ruu from the regular hboot screen without toggling to fastboot USB.

How this helps. I know the frustrated feeling!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] acuda27:
Thanks Regaw you kick some serious ass!!!!!

Alright so my problem is I am not getting a serial number after step 2. After typing adb devices it says.....

adb server is out of date. Killing...

* daemon started successfully *

List of devices attached

C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>

Sorry if this is stupid, but I read to not continue if it does not say your phones serial number, but it didnt give an error so I dont know what to do???? How do I get it to show my phones serial number?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
You have usb debugging on?

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] ishfish:
regaw you kick ass

It feels so nice to see everything back the way it should be :)

Thanks a million, and when my next paycheck rolls over, you're getting a nice portion of it. You deserve it for putting so much time and effort into this. Thanks so so so so so so much.

AND btw, had no problems with any of it. :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] acuda27:
Yes.......Now its only saying

List of devices attached

C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>

No serial number still :(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] acuda27:
Might be my Laptop......

I tried running the 2.1 update through it and it did not work no matter what I tried! Went to my cousins house and hused his desktop and it worked on the first try. I think im going to brake this piece of crap!

Also Regaw I wanted to ask....once I root, if I use this Livewallpaper.zip

from.....forum.androidcentral.com/attachments/htc-hero/993d1274429924-sprint-hero-2-1-released-facts-finding-complaints-thread-lwp.zip

and follow this

Note: Must have 2.1 ROM in order to flash. Must also have Recovery image. Put this on your SD card, Boot into recovery, flash (no wipe, this is an add-on, not a ROM), reboot. To select live wallpapers, add them as you would a regular wallpaper, through the menu from the home screen.

Will the LiveWallpapers work?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Hmmm, is your phone plugged in? lol

USB debugging is the only thing I can think of for now.... I'm falling fast asleep again. I'll help you out in the morning. Pm me to remind me.

It may work, I haven't tested it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mbobino:
Added to CDMA Hero wiki. Hope thats ok!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] J-Bert:
I fell asleep with everything on my lap in bed. My wife isn't too pleased!

So now that I have it rooted, what do I do?!:D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fortune82:
Oh god why do i have to be at class all day >:(