[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ccrosno:
Root Sprint 2.32.651.2 OTA Permanently (in 10 steps)

Hi All

I have been able to root the Sprint 2.32.651.2 OTA permanently with the old boot-patched method. It is a little tricky and requires some knowledge of the Android SDK and Android Commander (There are several documents on how to install and use these 2 tools. Please search them out and learn.)

None of the other rooting methods seem to hold root after booting on this update. I have done this twice and it retains root permanently.

You must follow these steps to the letter.

First gather the tools needed for this root method

Android SDK (up and running)

Android Commander (androidcommander.com - makes moving and deleting so much easier)

SuperOneClick http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682 (this will give you temporary rootand install superuser, It is only temporary. After you do a boot the phone will loose root)

RomManager (download from Market after you have temp root)

Boot-Patched.zip (place this at the root of your SD Card. Flash through recovery. This is what will give you permanent root. File attached)

I take no credit for the tools that are needed. They are freely distributed. If I could remember who they belonged to I would give them props. Props to all the devs for making my Hero more enjoyable!!!

Process:

1: Install Android SDK. Make sure it is up and running and you have knowledge of the tools

2: Install Android Commander. Make sure it is up and running and you have knowledge of the tools

(Plug your phone into your computer with a USB cable)

3: Download and install SuperOneClick on your Windows based computer.

4: Run SuperOneClick.exe from the programs folder and click the ROOT button. (this will give you temorary root and install superuser onto your phone)

(At this point DO Not Reboot!! You will loose root and have to re-run step 4)

5: Download and install RomManger from the Market

6: Open the RomManager App and install the Clockwork Recovery (now you have a custom recovery on the phone. This will allow you to run Boot-Patched.Zip while temporarily rooted.

7: Through Android Commander copy Boot-Patched.zip to the root of your SD Card

8: Once Boot-Patched.zip is copied, boot into recovery either from Android Commander or RomManger

9: From recovery, flash boot-patched.zip like any other ROM. (this will permanently root this Sprint Update)

10: From recovery, boot the phone. re-run Android Commander and look at the bottom left corner of the program window. If it says "root OK" then it worked. If it says "root NO" then start over at step 4.

To test if you have permanent root, through Android Commander, remove a stock app that you do not want on your phone. If it works, you have permanent root. You will not be able to remove apps with temporary root.

I have an understanding of all of these tools. For you noobs out there, just keep learning. Trial and Error that is how its done. Keep asking questions (in the right forums please) someone will answer.

Enjoy :eek:

PS: Once rooted your WiFi will be non-functional. The only Kernel I have been able to get to work with this update and fix WiFi is the ZenKernel from 08122010. Serch it out, download and flash. (If you dont, you will be stuck with a phone with no WiFi and a top speed of 585mhz through SetCpu)