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[HTC Inspire 4G] n3rxs:
Did, numerous times with different SD cards, no dice. I get further now but get Invalid Model ID
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
go to the unlokr.com there is a great video on how to make the gold card. Once on there web site search goldcard. Then come back to the hack kit.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dotsoa:
Ah. Just got my Inspire yesterday and rooted it less than an hour. The linux version of the hack kit worked great. Had 0 issues. :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] cookw24:
Thanks for this!

I'm rooted and unlocked and all of that jazz, but is anyone else losing weather on the sense clock widget?

Is there a fix for this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
I am working on this now...I have noticed, however, that when I go to the page to reverse the long number from the very first step in making the gold card, it cuts many numbers OFF the number. Is this normal? I have tried it several times on a couple different computers...and always the same thing. It cuts numbers off the front and back of the number. IF I need the entire number in reverse, I guess I will just do it by hand...which is NOT a problem...

Please, let me know so I can finish this.. I am again borrowing a computer to do this and won't have access to it very long.

-

Greg
[HTC Inspire 4G] Chad_Petree:
EDITED , sorry
[HTC Inspire 4G] SNadler:
Hello attn1

You had a post on this thread below. I was wondering, if you get a chance can you please take a quick look and advise? I trust your judgement and advise more than most and would appreciate the input. No rush, not an emergency or real issue. Just clarification and advise. Trying to avoid a possible future issue. Thanks :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12624930&posted=1#post12624930
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
Ok...this is pissing me off beyond belief.. I have my gold card made. When downgrading, I type in the command:

hackerize-ace setup-downgrade

It tells me daemon not running and starts it. I notice, in task manager (using windows 7 btw..) adb.exe stars up. It says: 1556KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.350s)

and then sits for a bit. a long bit. During this time, ANOTHER adb.exe starts running. I then get daemon not running, starting message again.. then it says: ADB server didn't ACK * failed to start daemon * This happens several times and then eventually gives the starting adb shell to test, blah blah The system cannot find the path specified.

Now, if I start this process with no ADB running, it will again, start as above. When I see it start the second ADB, IF I kill it in task manager, it will continue like it should do. I have to keep killing the ADB. This happens both in winxp 32 and win7 64. Can someone please tell me what is going on?? Is the adb supposed to keep spawning new instances? Should it run, quit, run, quit, etc... ? I see videos of this working very fast and with none of this crap I am dealing with.

If I just keep doing this, am I going to screw something up??? Will I have to format and make a new gold card??

- Greg
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Is usb debugging on?
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
Yes...sorry, I have posted so much, I keep forgetting that not everyone sees all my posts.. I have done everything correctly. Followed the instructions TO THE LETTER. The phone is set up exactly as it should be.

- Greg
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Im on windows 7 and i had to allow the program through my fire wall. If it starts to downgrade and fails or you get into fastboot and it fails its your gold card. Id suggest making it again or try with a different card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
Can the creator of this program please tell me how many versions of adb.exe should be running?? Why does it continue to spawn a second one.. Because the second one is running, there is no way the adb server can ACKnowledge..cause it doesn't know which to use... An I seriously the ONLY person to ever have this problem??

- Greg
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Click on the link in his sig. Tons of people there with help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
I have tried on 4 different cards...so I find it hard to believe I would have that bad of luck... And knowing what I do about systems...I know the problem is the ADB program... I just can't figure out WHY... It does exactly the same thing on xp and 7.

I shut off my firewall completely..so that isn't the problem.. I am just at a total loss now... About to just put back the original sd card image so that I can use my phone again. It's been useless to me for 3 days now... Everyone I know said this entire process sho9uld take about an hour.. I have dedicated over 28 actual hours to this so far...

- Greg

ps: I do appreciate all the help, btw...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
What is your system configuration? Such as, what antivirus or antispyware programs are on your system and also are you using Windows firewall or is it an aftermarket program?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
This helped me. I downloaded the android sdk and updated all of the packages for the drivers. After that everything worked like a charm.
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
Both computers run Comodo security suite (A/V, Firewall, etc...) and it is shut off on both systems. The XP system is a whopping 1 gig memory system and runs like a freaking pig... Many things on it don't work because it runs so slowly (odd, since it is a 3.1 ghz system) so when I run tried to run on there, it would give times like 556KB/s (557962 bytes in 382.350s) instead of something like 556KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.350s) when I run it on the Win7 machine.

I am so seriously lost.. Wish I knew someone locally I could just give them my phone and let them do it... cause for whatever reason, it doesn't wish to work for me.

- Greg
[HTC Inspire 4G] SpectroPro:
I tried the installing of the sdk... didn't help. Just so you can see what it is I see, I decided to post it all. Remember, I am already about 95% sure the problem is the ADB.exe program. All is fine until it starts a second instance of the program. And as I say over and over, with 2 running, there is no way for anything else to know which one to use, thus, it can't complete properly... I wish someone would tell me I am wrong, that it runs 2 on every system that runs it.... But for whatever reason, on my 2 systems, it won't work..on others it does...is this the case??? Anyone???

C:\Users\Owner\Desktop\ace-hack-kit-v9>hackerize-ace setup-downgrade

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully * <--- Only ONE instance of ADB running

2684 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.203s)

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK <-- Second instance of ADB just started.

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

Starting adb shell to test temp root, please be patient...

if you see a '#' prompt, okay to proceed

if you see a '$' prompt, temproot failed

type exit at the prompt to continue

The system cannot find the path specified.

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error: cannot connect to daemon

C:\Users\Owner\Desktop\ace-hack-kit-v9> <-- The initial instance of ADB.exe has just shut down. The second instance is still running. I have to shut it down manually via process explorer.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
installing the sdk is no kind of solution for connection problems. Installing the correct drivers (link on page one) and making sure any and all malware detection before even un-archiving the hack kit is.

it's all in post #1
[HTC Inspire 4G] SNadler:
Slow down and take the time to read things through thoroughly and follow directions to the T. As it has been said before make sure your virus program is off and debugging is on. One step at a time and recheck as you go...
[HTC Inspire 4G] rmdashrrootsplat:
This is my first Android phone and finally had enough confidence to get it rooted over the weekend. Must have read the instructions ten times. Even watched the older video on YouTube and made notes as to where the newer version was different. Everything worked flawlessly.

Thanks attn1! ;)

Now running Android Rev 4G 3.3 w/ recommended radio. :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Stop in the IRC channel in my sig and someone (when available) can step you through this issue.

If you have installed the drivers correctly and there are no usb driver issues with your PC, then you should not be having connection issues, unless you are starting adb from a second pair of executables.

FYI the correct way to stop the server is not via explorer -

tools\win\adb kill-server is the correct way.
[HTC Inspire 4G] takato23:
there is something to back up? like in the galaxy s's (:p).. Efs, and that..
[HTC Inspire 4G] Chad_Petree:
I havent even started and i already ahve doubts just reading the guide :o

You say "Format the microSD card to FAT32 format then Put the microSD card in your device and boot it." Are you using a microsd to usb adapter? i was just planning on formatting the sdcard with the phone connected to windows :/ ,

Im using windows and im trying to change to the tools directory, i open the windows icon, type down run, then cd desktop/inspire (thats how i called the folder with the hack kit) but it says "windows cannot find cd make sure... " im confused i use cd in linux and it works, but what about windows?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ultra Droid:
Hi Greg, you shouldn't have to format another gold card - you did it and it was apparently successful, so no "do over" is needed. Beyond that, I can't really offer any advice, because I didn't use this particular setup program to root my Inspire. You are however, in the perfect place to GET a succinct answer to your question, as this is where the real experts hang out. Just be patient a little longer and you should have an answer.

Best,

-Mike
[HTC Inspire 4G] gr4yskull:
Argghh??

Ok. i have a problem.

I followed all the steps and now im looking to boot into recovery mode to install a custom ROM. but when i select the option "Recovery" it just flashes the HTC screen and goes back to the main menu. Why is my recovery option not working? Im trying to install a new one that will enable my sound. Any ideas?
[HTC Inspire 4G] xKrisx:
Is Bubby323 One Click Root and Radio S-Off able to do the same thing as the hack kit here.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Belongs in general section. Repost there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] maskofdj:
i have a customer that wants me to root his inspire but he has a mac is there a way i can get this to work on a mac
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
Included in the hack kit are instructions on how to root using a mac
[HTC Inspire 4G] izzy5455:
HElP

should the SD card be inserted in the phone when i am trying to make a gold card
[HTC Inspire 4G] exwannabe:
Thanks, very clear documentation in the download.

A couple questions on what is going on.

Why do we need temproot to downgrade the rom? All I see is a copy to the card and a fastboot.

Why is a different method used to temproot after the downgrade has been done? Can not an ADB root shell do what the root terminal can do?

Sorry about any dumb questions, I do not have the phone yet and am a 'dorid newby (but I really do know my way around embedded Linux stuff).
[HTC Inspire 4G] shah123:
Is it me or the link to create the gold card image in the instructions is not working (where we are supposed to put the reversed number)???
[HTC Inspire 4G] shah123:
I am a little confused reading the guide too. It seems a lot has been assumed while writing it. But can't complain. These guys are taking out from their valuable time and doing all this.

As far as your cd issue, remember Windows uses backslashes and not forward slashes between the directory names unlike linux.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ljwnow:
Hey bro. Read the posts above. Use mmc2 instead of mmc0 in the command.
[HTC Inspire 4G] elrooster:
Flashing ROM Inspired DHD AFR brings sound back
[HTC Inspire 4G] Rock3nrenigade:
Same issue here
[HTC Inspire 4G] meatrocket:
Got it installed, but no sound

I need to know where the ROM is that will re-enable sound so I can download and apply it. HELP!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] awtryau89:
Well guys, I am hoping someone that made it through this process can help me.

I am one of the lucky few that have successfully made a gold card and downgraded. I had to manually copy the PD98IMG over to my sd and it wored fine from there.

After this nothing else seems to work. Hackerize-ace clean permission denied. So I just deleted the PD98IMG file. I tried the next steps with and without the PD98IMG file to no avail.

I got hackerize-ace rage to work once. Now in the terminal I can get the "Forked 4791 childs message. From here I can go two ways. If I leave the phone connected to the computer when I enter ./gfree -f I get an error opening backup. If I disconnect from the computer all is well and I get "Done" and the next prompt.

I enter "sync" then enter "/data/local/tmp/root" I get "not found".

This is where I am stuck. I hope its something simple. Let me know if anyone ran into this today and how they got around it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mmilestone:
Install ROM Manager from the Market

Run ROM Manager and Flash ClockWork Mod Recovery

Download the Inspired DHD AFR Here ->ROMhttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=952582

Save the zip file to the root directory of your SD Card

Then run ROM Manager and Install ROM from SD

It will reboot to Recovery and then select install zip from SD Card. Select the zip file you downloaded and it should be pretty easy from there...
[HTC Inspire 4G] sheanzyy:
I'll donate $100 to anyone who can make a universal root application compatible to the Inspire 4G. Simplified = no hassle. :)

p.s. great job on this attn1 ! XDA always pulls through.
[HTC Inspire 4G] d.cortez:
bro, I feel your pain. Lack of response suggest there's no answer at the moment. I tried running the root script manually and got the not found error on the first line. Sad thing for me is I can't even return to stock. Hopefully help will arrive as things settle down. Nonetheless, I truly appreciate the work of attn1 and others; without them we'd be nowhere! ;-)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Monkeyfeng:
I'm pretty sure I used mmc2. I noticed the post about typo in the original hack-kit. However, I'm still getting the issue. I will just play around with it tomorrow and see what happens.
[HTC Inspire 4G] artsarts:
Everytime I get through the hboot, during the update it keeps on saying "update failed, the original rom is older" or something like that. anyone have the same issue or know how to fix this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ljwnow:
I have to sleep now and we can look into this tomorrow. Good luck.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bose.jhebert:
I'm getting the Model ID incorrect too. Anyone figure out the cause of this? I double checked the MMC2 rather than MMC0
[HTC Inspire 4G] m00nshake:
Where exactly are the instructions?

The OP states the instructions are in the archive? Do you mean in the archive file for the HTC Inspire Hack Kit? If that's the case, is there a link to a soft copy of the instructions? I'm currently considering whether to go with AT&T Inspire of Verizon Thunderbolt (when it releases), and I'd like to go over the instructions first to see how complicated or not the r00ting process currently is before purchasing/locking in contract. Thanks everyone~
[HTC Inspire 4G] Noz85:
Same problem here..:(

nevermind I had skipped a step for the temp root.

Woot!

Rooted!!:rolleyes:
[HTC Inspire 4G] rwon:
I will pay someone for a working gold card. Any takers?
[HTC Inspire 4G] iPrevailed YDG:
this method worked. thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] alwayslearning:
the goldcard is very easy to do if you use goldcard helper in the market. download to your phone, run the app, follow the instructions in the app and you should be done in less than 5 min.

if you wish to make it more difficult you can dismount your current SD card in your settings, remove from phone, install a new SD card that you will only use for your goldcard, mount it in settings then download goldcard helper and continue as stated above, this way you will have a dedicated SD card just for rooting, and you won't need it again if you only use custom ROMs
[HTC Inspire 4G] alwayslearning:
has this been answered?

can I use any custom ROM built for DHD if I keep our current Kernel and radio?
[HTC Inspire 4G] romeo0119:
If you can keep the kernel it should works.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rwon:
I have tried this method still can't get the gold card to work successfully unfortunately. Used mmc 2 edited and put the image on it. I fail while doing temp root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] shah123:
Ok, this is wierd. It was consistently giving me error if I clicked on the link. However if I go to their website, and then click on the link Free Goldcard Generator, it works. And now it works even by clicking directly from the guide.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZOMBIES!:
I'm a bit of a newby as far as rooting goes. If i choose to root my inspire, can i use buddys on a mac? and should i wait untill att updates the 4g this month?
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
Use the hack kit made by attn1 when rooting with a mac. Just follow the directions to a T and it is easy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] shah123:
It is not clear if the entire step one "Setup" in the guide is supposed to happen with the SD card in the phone or SD card inserted in the SD card reader in the computer, or just the format needs to happen while in the computer and then the rest of the Setup (gold card creation) needs to happen while SD card in the phone. Or it does not matter? Anyone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
after you make the goldcard put it in your phone and leave it in to root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] benj36:
Is hack kit V9 the latest? It's over a month old so I would just like to confirm...thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] saeedkunna:
http://hexrev.soaa.me/

is not working i cant get the reserve number ! i have tried gold card tool it has mmc1(didnt work) so i choesd mmc 0 and toke the reserve number http://psas.revskills.de

and make the gold card immage but it didnt work on the downgrade process this msg came (id incorrect)

so is there any website or app provide hexrev service?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Go to the unlockr.com search gold card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jlambo2:
The hexrev.soaa.me site for reversing the cid is down. Is there another way to do this step?
[HTC Inspire 4G] SirLaguna:
Since the hexrev site is down, I just used the GoldCard Helper app from the market and was able to successfully create the goldcard directly from the phone. Just do a search in the market.
[HTC Inspire 4G] njkennelly:
Hello, I rooted my Inspire with the original tutorial with no issues, now I am trying to root my wife's inspire and it's not working. I'm getting the "Wrong Model ID" error on the HBoot screen. So far the the only difference I find is that the hexrev.soaa.me site is down. I have tried the work arounds mentioned here and still no workie. Does anyone know if the site will return to service, or another option?

Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Use the same goldcard you used for your inspire.
[HTC Inspire 4G] peter aziz:
only Question

please just i would like to ask something ?

am i have to root the inspire 4G to make it sim unlock

or there is another way to make it sim unlock (without using any web site for unlock it)

i mean i want to make it sim unlocked but for free :)

Thanks in advance
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Then you should root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] peter aziz:
Dear Mr klquicksall

Dear Mr klquicksall

could you explain it in more details ( i mean what is the reason to root it )

that because as i understand it will make it hacked and i think it will make it non brand one , or i am afraid from it to make any problem with the operating system

so may i pay money for it (to make it sim unlocked) or just go ahead to root it ?

i am asking about your opinion

Thank dear
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
If you don't want to pay for an unlock code then you need to root your phone to sim unlock it. Use the hack kit. Very simple to use. It will only be debranded if you flash a dhd rom.
[HTC Inspire 4G] RioBravo:
I do all steps from instruction but sound not appeared. What i do wrong?
[HTC Inspire 4G] RioBravo:
Problem was solved by flashing

Inspired DHD AFR

.
[HTC Inspire 4G] scottypimpin636:
The message quoted is in the OP. Where exactly are the archives?
[HTC Inspire 4G] peter aziz:
Question ?

just i am asking if i do the steps to Root the inspire 4G with the steps of Desire HD

it will be the same or there is a deference

i mean it will work right or it will make a problem with the phone

that because i mad a fatal mistake before with my T-mobile HD2 by installing an ordinary HTC rom on it and the phone was dead

so there is a deference or it is the same steps

Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
ITS Different make sure if you have an inspire use the hack kit
[HTC Inspire 4G] capychimp:
man your back allready, sure the wife wont kill you? ;) hehehe
[HTC Inspire 4G] julianstar:
Error detecting HTC phone Error??

I tried restarting my phone per another post and i still continue to get this error "Error detecting HTC phone on USB connection"

when executing the sh hackerize-ace.sh setup-downgrade command. Im using mac osx. and ive ben successfull with all other steps up until this point.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Androidude:
Where is the Visionary application?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
It should be pushed to you phone with your apps. You can also find it in the hack kit.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Androidude:
Ok, so it's an app on your phone. I thought it was something like Unrevoked. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Yes just follow the hack kit. It will tell you when to use it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] aceofspades104:
I am having the same problem. I am in debug mode, charge only etc. and it cannot find my phone. someone please help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] buradd:
i've been having problems with hsupa - so i did the following

ruu to stock

run hack kit steps 1-4, skipping last step (5)

booted into clockwork and flashed cm7.0.0 final and gapps

flashed radio 26.06.04.14M

the hsupa is definately fixed, really high upload speeds, not .30mbps anymore

but i have one problem now, the wifi doesnt seem to be working... i try to connect and it just goes in a loop of "connecting, disconnecting, scanning, connecting, disconnecting"

anyone have any tips? greatly appreciated! thanks for the kit att1n!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Khalsa4G:
Video Tutorial?

hey I'm a super newb coming to the world of rooting...

anyone have a video tutorial they've made for this?

I know there is one for bubbys but everyone says this is the more "recommended" way of rooting...

ok I found this...http://www.theandroidphone.com/htc-inspire-4g-root-hack-kit-104541/

but the video is outdated. Is the process still the same? When I DL the .tar it doesn't have any instructions...
[HTC Inspire 4G] buradd:
its a .tar.gz

there is another .tar.gz compressed within that file, extract it to your desktop or something

that video is out dated, this is the very thread you need to be in, refer to the OP and the README_osbrand.html in the .tar.gz file that you extract

hope that helps!
[HTC Inspire 4G] buradd:
the hsupa is definately fixed, really high upload speeds, not .30mbps anymore

but i have one problem now, the wifi doesnt seem to be working... i try to connect and it just goes in a loop of "connecting, disconnecting, scanning, connecting, disconnecting"

^^^

anyone help with my wifi issue?

it worked fine until i redid the hack kit and skipped step 5 so that i could not get stuck with the bad stock att radio
[HTC Inspire 4G] bmolloy:
Same problem here. I used the simple root and I have Cyanogen Mod on my phone now so I am wondering if it needs the stock ROM to see the phone.

I am trying to reroot so I can solve the HSUPA issue some are having. Is this fun or frustrating?!