yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fascinate General] superchunkwii:
I was pissed actually. I was thinking of how crappy either vzw or Android was that it updated without keeping user info intact.

But, it sounds like I was just confused based on what I read in the dev forum about the DL09 mdf file.

So, now I wonder why anyone would do it that way? Why not just be patient and wait for it to roll out to you? Seems like less hassle.
[Fascinate General] Kevin Gossett:
What is this "patience" you speak of..?
[Fascinate General] renf:
Adryn's version doesn't have the vzw bloatware. And if you're already rooted and running a custom ROM you would have to flash back to stock (losing your data) in order to receive the OTA anyways.

If I'm mistaken someone please correct me.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] zaghy2zy:
The facebook app does not load new messages on my phone... it still notifies me of new messages, notifications, news feed, and all others properly. But items in my inbox don't list updated items and when I open a thread it doesn't show the new message... it seems stuck... I tried to clear cache, and uninstall it the re-install it to no avail. Logged in and logged out, still the same...

Anyone encountered this or know a fix for it?? I'm using the updated app which is updated from the stock app... if uninstall the updated, it reverts to stock... And that's fine....

Help meeeee... Thanks :)
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Kalandros:
Does it come with with metatag information? Like in a black foreground error that disappears? I got that over and over again while being attached to wifi in the hospital. It even cleared out my messages on facebook from the error.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] zaghy2zy:
nope, didn't have any errors.... my messages when seen on the computer are fine. But, do not appear properly on the Facebook app.... new responses don't get updated and shown. I tried the manual update on the menu to no avail. So currently, I'm just using the mobile site instead, where I'm quite comfortable to use anyways. But would like if the app runs ok again.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Description:

RegawMOD Hero Rooter provides easy rooting of the HTC CDMA Hero. Successful in rooting all builds up to 2.31.651.7

If you have any problems while rooting, reboot your phone completely and try again.

What it does:

Gains root shell on Heroc using rageagainstthecage

Installs SuperUser and su binary

Flashes Clockworkmod 3.0.0.5 recovery

Flashes my patched boot.img for 24/7 root in adb shell

Cleans up non-necessary files after run

Reboots to recovery and flashes S-OFF package by unrEVOked

Usage:

Unzip the .zip file to anywhere on your computer. Leave both "Hero Root.exe" and "AndroidLib.dll" in the folder together. Run the "Hero Root.exe" on your computer, then plug in your Hero. It will recognize that you plugged it in, and a big button the reads "ROOT ME" will appear. Press that button and watch as your phone is rooted in under 1 minute from start to finish.

Requirements:

HTC Drivers installed (installed with HTC Sync)

.NET 4.0 installed

Screenshots

Screenshots

Changelog

Version 3.0 | 04/03/12:

Re-wrote using the AndroidLib .NET library designed by me

Much more stable/reliable

Added S-OFF integration

Download Latest Release

Version 3.0 x86

Version 3.0 x64

Download Info

Version 3.0 x86 Zip MD5 - 32c4545a8f7aeccd571b8ba9f072b4f5

Version 3.0 x64 Zip MD5 - dcff7e2cd0e59a896c6245dd8efe4dde

Source Code on GitHub
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sirmx:
.NET Framework 4.0 Download page (Or use Windows Update as mentioned below)

HTC Sync Software First item on the page. (You can cancel install after it installs the USB Drivers)

edited my original post because it really didn't help anyone or do anything other than take up space. :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Updated first post. Now with screenshots! Ooooo, aaaaaahh!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Keithgordon:
here is the cmd dialog i got when i ran it the first time, then i read the next two posts...dont know how i missed that the first time...thanks guys
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kashb91:
that just means you need to install .NET Framework 4.0. unless you already have it installed and it still doesnt work, then i dont know.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] liquidtenmillion:
Grab .net framework 4.0 off windows update. It'll be in the optional software section.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Hippie459MN:
Very nice! This makes me almost wanna unroot just to try it. Excelent job!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] MallardDuck:
This is sweet, it's simple yet elegant. I was wondering if you could do something like this for your s-off method/nand unlock method?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
I've tried to use this a couple times without any luck both with 2.27.651.6 as well as 2.31.651.7

My phone is recognized by the rooter but seems to lock up on ">Running Exploit"

I know I'm not supposed to remove my phone but after close to thirty minutes I figured I'd see what happens if I did. I get a pop-up informing I can remove my phone and the rooter springs to life telling me root was achieved and complete however it doesn't seem to be rooted. (No custom recovery or SU installed)

I'm running Windows 7 Ultimate and have the USB drivers installed as well as .Net Framework 4.0.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Ok thank you for the great feedback. That helped me find out right where the problem was in my code.

I need someone (anyone with a NON-Rooted Hero, and the sdk set up) to run this code for me, then attach the file named "HeroRoot.txt" it creates on your desktop to the thread here on xda.

adb start-server

then wait until it returns to the normal prompt, then enter:

adb shell mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system > "%userprofile%\Desktop\HeroRoot.txt"
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LazyTech99:
I had to turn on USB Debugging to get it to try the mount command, otherwise it just said "error: Device not found"

But attached is the requested output.

Hope that helps.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Wufei:
semi-stupid question, I need to have the Android SDK installed to run this right?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] LazyTech99:
I think Regaw is trying to make a simple application so that all you need installed is HTC Sync and .NET 4 Framework. I could be wrong

So No you don't need the SDK to run this application.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Wufei:
In that case, it's not even recognizing my phone...installed HTC Sync and have .NET Framework 4 Extended (and Client Profile)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
@Wufei

Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled in Settings -> Applications -> Development.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
My HeroRoot.txt has nothing in it. It's 0 bytes.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Deadsoulsniper:
I am still getting stuck at running exploit.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Nate14:
I think the issue is being fixed.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
yeah sorry, working on the issue now. Should have this bug worked out soon. And no, you do NOT need the sdk for this, I have included adb.exe and the necessary dlls it needs. Thanks for the HeroRoot.txt btw :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fakeasdf:
I'm a developer (I've done plenty of C#) and I'm trying to help out a friend who has a Hero and I think she might have XP cause she told me she got the not a hero error. Send me a PM and I'd be glad to look at the code.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jasonmaloney:
Use the 2.27.651.6 HTC RUU, and then use the OTA updates.

OTA_HeroC_Sprint_2.31.651.7_2.27.651.6_release5iou1d929vcwrqa7.zip

OTA_HeroC_Sprint_2.32.651.2_2.31.651.7_releasezkc856o9ps7466v8.zip
[Hero CDMA Android Development] iamafireman:
I just read through all 19 pages... It seems everybody is on a sprint hero, and chance this will work on a cellular south hero??
[Hero CDMA Android Development] TJinWV:
Yep, pretty good chance it'll work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Chubby19865:
I need help , im trying to root my hero but i try download RegawMOD Hero Rooter v1.3 and when i run his app it say necessary drivers are missing and i already did install htc sync for hero and it won't run i need help , or someone can send me link for driver
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
Tap on my avatar and look for my thread on how to install adb it might help you out. If you need anything else just hit me with a pm. Good luck

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Chubby19865:
Thanks man , will try
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Chubby19865:
laie1472 i cant get mobile stream easy tether and .exe file
[Hero CDMA Android Development] laie1472:
Pm me and I'll send them to you. But they should be on the market.

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Also, this error occurs if you have an x64 processor and try to run the x86 version of this Rooter.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Macanage:
Regaw,

Just wanted to say thanks. Had to RUU back to take in the phone. After they fixed it, ran your one click and it worked like a charm. So easy, I cant believe it. Running Window 7 x64. Only thing that I stumbled on, was I forgot to click the "usb debugging". May want to add that to the OP for newbies. Great work!

Mac

Edit: Just wanted to let everyone know this will work with the latest update sprint has for the OTA update. 2.32.651.2 CL282911 release-keys.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] modchipper:
Worked Great !

I had to also turn the usb debugging on first , but after that it worked like a champ! Thanks for this great tool ! :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Hippie459MN:
Ok, Tried this on Windows 7 home prem 64bit and ran into problems. Every time it would say pushing exploit then something about root successful or something, i dont remember the exact message off hand, then it would goto waiting to reconnect then it would pop up a message saying root failed please reboot phone and application and just when I would get that message the phone would reconnect on the laptop. Like it needed just a second or 2 longer. Any ideas on what I can try short of running the .5 RUU and doing/trying it manually.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] exume:
worked perfectly the first time I ran it, later I had to do a factory restore and it keeps erroring out

"Rooting Error, restart phone and try again"
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Hippie459MN:
Thats what I keep getting on a fresh never rooted phone with both .5 and .7

Any help would be great. I am doing this on 64 bit Win 7 Home Prem.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] fullthrottleenergy:
I was having the same problem so I restarted the phone and computer. I turned off usb debug when it booted it. Then I connected to the computer and while connected turned on usb debug. Then ran the hero root and it worked.

Might work for you guys.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] acjohnson55:
I had to run it several times. The first time, it froze on Running Exploit. The following two times, it said it worked, but SuperUser wasn't installed. The final time, it ran to completion and SuperUser was installed, so I seem to be all set.

If you're having trouble, keep unplugging, restarting, and trying again before you give up
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sabo2000:
Root tool just keep saying: Connected not a CDMA Hero :confused:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dadroidda:
Hi, thanks for all the work Regaw!

I have spent probably 15 hours trying to get this to work, and at this point, it is saying "Rooting Error, restart phone and try again".

I restart my comp (win 7, 32 bit) and restart the phone, and try again about 5 times and still same error. I'm using the x86 version.

Anyone have any ideas on what I'm doing wrong?

I have it in USB debugging mode, and charge only.

Thanks a lot to everyone for help!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] eagles16:
attempting to root on windows 7 64 bit, not recognizing my phone -.-
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kyouko:
You probably need the x64 hero drivers (Google it).

But you should try rooting with z4root. It's an app and really easy to use :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dastin1015:
z4root download here: http://db.tt/Bltsa73

When it says rebooting you need to reboot manually.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] eagles16:
yeah i got it to work thanks,

i flashed the aosp rom, do you happen to know where i can pick up the gapps
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dastin1015:
http://goo-inside.me/gapps
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rast4man:
Works perfect here on Windows 7 64-Bit Enterprise. Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ircsmith:
i have 2.39.591.1 build version. I have down loaded RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2.31.651.7_signed_release but this will not work with win 7. all I have access to is a Win7 machine right now. I do need to go to version 2.31.651.7 to get the one click for rooting my Hero correct? any work around to get 2.31 on my phone?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] CTTKDKing:
Awesome utility. We may be a little late to the game but last night I updated my little cousin's Sprint Hero to 2.1 for her and then rooted with this and flashed Hero Deck on it for her. I wish something like this was available the first time I rooted my Evo. Was the easiest root job I've ever done. Thanks for putting this together.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Thanks!

It still means a lot to me to hear something I made was useful to someone, no matter how long ago I made it :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] waqasr:
Yes Sir, This is the program I used when I rooted my hero early 2011.

I want to thank you as well for all your hard work!!!

God bless :)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Updated to version 2.0.0.1.

This should fix some problems!

This is a debug version as well, if you have any problems, post them along with the file "HeroRoot.log" this program creates on your desktop.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Please post here if you have used the new 2.0.0.1 version, especially if it worked. I would like to have a little bit of feedback considering I don't have my Hero to test on.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Sippi4x4man:
I am attempting to install the x86 version on a laptop running Windows XP Media Center 2005 32 bit and keep getting an error message. My laptop does have an AMD64 processor and the x64 version just states invalid win32 application. Any help would be great. I have never used this root method before.

Edit: Forgot to upload the Error Log, this is what it says:

Program Started

Form Load...

Checking For Drivers...

System - True

SystemX86 - True

Extracting Resources...

Starting AndroidController...

Disposing AndroidController...

Deleting Resources...

Form Closed...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] drlzanej:
Ive used it, no problems, no complaints.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
There has always seemed to be a problem with windows XP. This rooter was built in VS2010 and was configured mainly for Windows 7. I'll look into it, I think I know where that problem came from
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chiill:
I'm trying to run the rooter on Win7-64bit with no luck. The app seems to hang right after the pop up warning not to unplug the phone. I then have to kill the process along with adb via taskmanager. Below is part of the log. The "Running Exploit..." line is written continuously until I kill the app.

Thanks for the app and help!

Program Started

Form Load...

Checking For Drivers...

System - True

SystemX86 - False

Extracting Resources...

Starting AndroidController...

Root Button Clicked...

Pushing Exploit...

Pushed Exploit...

Running Exploit...

Running Exploit...

Running Exploit...

Running Exploit...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] touch_rules:
Running Windows XP Pro SP3 and this is what I get:

Unhandled exception has occurred in your application.

Length cannot be less than zero.

Parameter name: length.

Log:

Program Started

Form Load...

Checking For Drivers...

System - True

SystemX86 - True

Extracting Resources...

Starting AndroidController...

Disposing AndroidController...

Deleting Resources...

Form Closed...

Thanks for your help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ssconceptz:
Ive heard this works for 2.32.651.2 and I just ran it and everything looks fine but I still have S-ON and the custom recovery didnt flash.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
This does NOT turn s-on to s-off, just provides a root shell and flashes a custom recovery
[Hero CDMA Android Development] touch_rules:
so how can I get s off then? unrevoked doesn't seem to work any more and I'm really having a hard time finding files. They all appear to have been removed from the servers. its quite frustrating. Can't find clockwork or amon ra recoveries. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] drlzanej:
try this, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765237&highlight=eng+spl it will give you eng spl and s off,,,awww screw it, just read the op
[Hero CDMA Android Development] hummedan:
No Joy

I have been attempting to root my Sprint Hero and seems to lock up at the installing exploit portion. I have let it set for about 15 mins and then have to do a force close.

I have .Net 4.0 installed, the stock .5 rom is installed, running windows 7 32bit. HTC Sync v3.0.5606

Attached is the install log.

Is this something I am doing wrong or is this a problem with the ap.?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] snarebum:
I had the same problem. No matter what I did it would hang at the exact same spot. I tried downloading multiple copies of too incase it was a bad download and it still didn't work. I finally rooted using the other method using adb and unrevoked. It worked like a charm.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Yeah that problem is due to me writing something stupid in .net to check for a root shell. I'll fix this sometime soon and repost a new version for all of you who still want to use this. over 1000 people have downloaded this new version this month!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] snarebum:
Good deal. Awesome tool to have around!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] feanor512:
Will this be updated to support 2.51.591.4? If not, is there any other method to root a Hero CDMA with this firmware revision from a Windows 7 x64 PC?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] winphone:
freezing at "running exploit"

I have a CDMA hero, but from MTS Mobility here in Canada. It's running 2.36.556.1 and I've had no luck getting it rooted with either this Hero Rooter or the SuperOneClick method.

With this Hero Rooter it keeps freezing at "running exploit" and will just sit there until I give up and disconnect the phone - one attempt I let it sit for over 10 minutes before disconnecting. Thankfully, the phone is still running fine. Any ideas as to what I can do to finally get this working?

Thanks.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Ebaum1:
When I did mine I had to RUU back to factory settings and then used z4root. Worked like a charm.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Dirkalo:
Hero rooting woes

I tried this method of rooting my CDMA hero and got an error message of an Unhandled exception.

It says that

"Length cannot be less than zero.

Parameter name: length."

Under the details button it says this:

I was able to root with Universal Androot, but thought you should know about the error.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] kelevra420:
i must be a truck cause drivers not working

htc sync installed drivers installed

uninstalled

reinstalled

manually installed with adb files..

and everytime i run i get an error stating all necessary htc drivers not installed

weaksauce
[Hero CDMA Android Development] evoandroidevo:
does this get s-off or install a recovery
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
It does not switch to s-off, but does install a custom recovery.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
new version?

Hey all, would anyone like an updated version of this? I'm going through all of my past projects right now looking for optimizations (which this one needs a lot haha) and wondered if this is something the community would like! Let me know and I'll have a new and better version out soon!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] oohaylima:
I think you've reached its' maximum potential for the Hero side. The existing app works so well that it's hard for me to request any addons.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jacob_newton:
I can't seem to get this application to work.

It is locking up at the "running exploit" screen. After every time I attempt I flash back to stock just incase, so at this point I am running .6 stock.

This seems like the only rooting method that does not require rom manager to flash the recovery. I can't seem to get rom manager to work.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I will get a working version out soon, I think I know exactly why it's doing that. I need you to run something for me and post the results. It has to do with how I checked for root. Now that I have written my .NET device management library, I should be able to implement it easily into this. I just need you to run a program I just wrote so I can get one detail about the stock hero .6 operating system if you don't mind. It just runs the adb shell id command, and includes adb and the required dlls in the exe so you don't have to set anything up, just run it. It creates a file called RegawMOD.log in the same directory that you ran the exe in. Can you post the log file here as an attachment for me to look at? Thank you, as I don't have access to a Hero anymore. Check your pms for the password to the exe. This is made specifically for you.

ID_CHECK.exe
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jacob_newton:
hope this is what you need.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
That's great! Thanks for getting it to me fast!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jacob_newton:
Glad to know I can help. Let me know if I can do anything else for you, I'm happy to test stuff using my hero.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] bigmoneygrip23:
I got this same error when trying today on a PC with Windows XP. Sorry, i don't have access to my logfile at the moment. But, I can get it.

I've rooted with the Z4Root app in the past, but i later got S-OFF (via ENG bootloader), but my HBOOT would never recognize any hercimg.zip files, no matter what I did. So, i RUU'd back to stock and figured i'd try this rooting method (and unrevoked S-OFF) to see if it makes a difference.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I'm actually working on this today since I finished my .NET library 2 days ago, hopefully coming out with Hero Rooter 2.1 by the end of the day.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
Hoping to see this soon :D. I cant get this to go past the exploit stage either.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Ran into a few problems w/ the library, just getting it sorted out then I'll start this, once I start it shouldn't take long, because I don't have to re-write everything
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
Awesome. You think you could add s-off? lol
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
show me a link to the thread and I'll see what I can do :p
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/forever

apparently theres just that zip you flash from cwm, and thats its. Should be easy enough to push to the phone.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
Yup, I remember I worked on this back in the day haha. Ok, adding this to it when I start.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
Oh Nice! Thanks dude :D. Looking forward to the tool. Ill hold off on rooting till this ones out. Just picked up a hero on the super cheap and its still sitting unrooted on stock 1.5 lol xD
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
I'd run the .7 ruu, I dont think this will exploit that version.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
Oh update to 2.1 stock?

EDIT: Went and found the RUU and updated and then ran the OTA that appeared :D. Ready for this root :]
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
ehh what OTA did you install? that might not be good, I just meant the ruu, whats the software # now in settings>about phone>software
[Hero CDMA Android Development] HaiKaiDo:
2.31.651.4 firmware version 2.1-1
[Hero CDMA Android Development] regaw_leinad:
ok that should be fine :p