yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
Also, for those that are still running XP. If you launch the hack-ace.cmd file and it errors out, you will need to use the hack-ace-xph.cmd file. I'm not sure if this will apply to every XP user, but it is what I had to do even though there is no mention of this alternate file in the effen manual. The xph obviously means for XP. Once you launch with it and get the passkey in, this wonderful piece of work runs flawless. Without a doubt, props to the dev attn1.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That is only for XP Home, and should only be used by those users. XP Professional users should not need it. If they do, it's because their PC environement has been messed up and it should not be used.

A better solution in the event a poor PC environment prevents proper execution of he hack kit scripts is to use the ubuntu 10.04 lts 32 bit livecd.

Note - I did not say USB boot - LiveCD means CD. The USB method has presented USB issues.

Again, I cannot stress the importance of using a PC that is running properly (not overloaded with processes), set up properly for this process and uncopmpromised from earlier encounters with malware. People show up in IRC every day that have tried this on obviously compromised envs and it has backfired on them, leaving the phone in an unusable state. Then a relatively simple process becomes a chore to salvage.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
No, I don't have another browser loaded apart from IE. My PC doesn't seem to be compromised. It runs ok, but the kids do get on it, so it is possible it could have unknown issues. Being XP, it has had a good long life and propably best to just upgrade. I'm just trying to help others possibly get thru it that might run into what I did. It is a great piece of work and your hard work is greatly appreciate it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Twiddler:
FYI... on my laptop, with a fresh load of Windows 7 64-bit, it would only give the "NICE TRY" page when I clicked on the link. I tried chrome then IE. I had to open it in notepad, just like others.

The next day I tried it to show someone else and it worked.

Maybe it was a restart, not sure, but my crap doesn't need fixed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yeah, it does.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Twiddler:
I'm not trying to be argumentative, just trying to be constructive. This is a discussion after all.

If even 1% of the people are having the "Nice Try" problem, and you have no idea what is causing it, then just responding with "Read the manual, it's in there" isn't exactly correct, is it? Sure, people can figure out how to get around the bad link, but is that how it should be?

I get that you want people to read the manual, but it seems that the people that are having any trouble aren't having problems with the Hack Tool's functions other than the Pass Key retrieval.

You're software performs the required function excellently (for me) and I thank you for the work that you put into it. I found that the poorly structured manual was unnecessary because the tool works so well. Is making people read it for what could be a one-click solution even necessary? Why not put the donation requests and FAQ in the tool, available only when needed?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
This is NOT a discussion thread, and I really don't give a crap what you think. The hack kit is a work in progress, and has been honed over 70,000 downloads now. A lot of experience and feedback led to what it is today, including the pass key. And YOU are not supporting it.

If your environment were square, you would have had no problem with the process as is.

Many people NEED to read the effen manual to avoid getting jammed up, and to find out what to do if they do. Drivers, installation order and contentions are critical, and this is stressed.

If someone does not read the effen manual, the chances they get into a situation making the phone unusable until they can sort it out is far greater.

The Hack Kit will NEVER be a simple one click solution. People portraying it as such are greatly over simplying. There are pre-requisites - critical ones - everyone should read about them before they attempt this.

We support this in IRC. Obviously, we can't support everyone - people must read and read carefully. The pass key is there to make sure people are least look at the effen manual.

.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
yes, it's back up.

Notes:

IRC Support channel has changed. We need help from people around the world - if you are good with HTC driver issues and can lend help, please join us in irc @ http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#aahkSupport

READ. Think. Try. Ask.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
Welcome back. Good to see you again!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] MMM-BACONSTRIPS:
Welcome back man! I hope this time around people will be more grateful and educated. ;) It's a pleasure to have this tool back up and running! Thanks for the continued hard work and development!
[HTC Inspire 4G] dkmac:
Attn1,

Thank you so much for bringing this back and with updates. I just recieved my Inspire two days ago and saw today that you opened it back-up, just in time. I downloaded and completely read the effen manuel and it is now is fully unlocked. Anyone one who is having problems at the Pass Key stage, read the effen manuel in its entirity prior to beginning, the answer is in there. Thank you again Attn1 and all those who were envovled in this project, just know that you are all appriciated. God bless.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jaxellis:
Weird thing happened to me... I read the key and type it in and it kept sayin invaild code and told me to red the EFFEN MANUAL .. sad thing is I did I used this once before no problem but now it wont take the keys its giving me... tried a few times with no luck

EDIT: Never mind im an idiot... didnt see the dot at the end thought it was a : :/ Now I feel like a true idiot... or just plain tired after a 13 hour day
[HTC Inspire 4G] bedwa:
Hadn't seen that you had brought it back in the last few days...

Had just used one of the first versions of the kit, replacing psneuter with zergrush and going with it. I should have looked beforehand. Good luck this time around attn1 and I hope everyone reads the flippin manual. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] mjehan:
How can I reverse the changes ? I mean how can I go to my unrooted stock rom/radio/kernel before I ran this tool ?
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
Not to be a ****, ok maybe to be a little of a ****, but to answer your question:

By searching a little. The search function is a very powerful tool and you will always be directed to it. This wasn't the place for the question - should have went in Q and A. But it's been asked and answered before

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208507
[HTC Inspire 4G] andril:
Thanks for bringing this great app back and supporting this device again
[HTC Inspire 4G] budeone:
This works just like it says it does. very nice people in the help room... Thanks for all your guys hard work!.
[HTC Inspire 4G] duckredbeard:
So I read the effen manual but still screwed it up.

Blank screen on reboot. I can get to hboot but not recovery. Power plugged while off only shows charging screen, not recovery.

There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ravennyc:
I'm so glad that this thread is back up. Thanks a million.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Stop in the IRC channel and we'll get you fixed up.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ravennyc:
Rooted Successfully as expected.

First and foremost!!!

Thank you so very much for the latest aahk version and bringing back this thread.

I started the process and rooted my brand new out of the box ATT HTC Inspire 4G with Android 2.3.3 and HTC Sense 2.1, Did not even put the SIM inside.

In brief, I followed these steps:

1-7 Created and booted with Ubuntu liveCD

8. Browsed to this thread.

9. Downloaded the aahk 09122011 zip

10. Validated the MD5

11. Extracted it within the Ubuntu download folder

12. Launched Terminal

13. On the HTC, turned on USB debugging and Still Awake (menu->settings->applications->development)

14. On the HTC, turned off Fastboot (menu->settings->power)

15. Connected the phone to a usb port, selected phone to be in "charge only" mode

16. On the Ubuntu terminal, started ./hack-ace.sh

17. It switched to root user (sudo).. so I entered my Ubuntu login password

18. Copy pasted the pass key.. its in the effen manual.. read people!!

19. Selected option 1 from the Main Menu!!!!

20. AAHK completed in about 6 minutes! :)

21. Validated following: SuperUser, Busybox, Clockwork Recovery Mode and S-OFF.

Many.. many thanks to Driftkidd from the IRC channel just to provide the moral support.

ATTN1.. thank you very, very much!

My suggestion to everyone. .Ubuntu is the cleanest approach.

Cheers.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
First, you should've put ubuntu on a cd, not a usb drive. The manual stresses having your USB ports free and open, so using a cd makes sense.

Second, you did not need to install ubuntu. When you booted the cd, you should've selected 'try ubuntu' and this would've ran ubuntu from the cd, without making any installations or changes to your computer.

Third, it's recommended to use 10.04 LTS 32-bit

We usually explain this to you in the IRC, but nevertheless, I'll be adding this to the manual later today.

... Also, I'm glad the kit worked for you and you are happy and I know your intentions were good, but this is the EXACT reason for why the hack kit was taken down... users making their own guides with incorrect information.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ravennyc:
@Anthony1s

You are absolutely correct. I did not mean to mis direct anyone else. Ubuntu CD version should be used with the 10.04 LTS 33 bit.

Apologies. And thank you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ukG1freak:
Evening guys. The download link provided in the first post doesn't seem to be working for me. Can anyone provide an alternative Download link - I'd be very grateful as I'm eager to try this out.

Thankyou in advance.

EDIT: Disregard. Have been informed the link is currently down.

Matt
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
It's being worked on. Be Patient.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ukG1freak:
Not a problem - Wasn't too sure if It it was a Issue with my Connection. Thank you for the response, Keep up the good work.

Matt
[HTC Inspire 4G] ukG1freak:
Thankyou guys for fixing the link :)

Downloaded, and after reading the manual twice (I like to be sure on these things), Went ahead and ran everything. Successful and now rooted - Fantastic.

Well done to the team and Devs involved in this. I'll be sure to contribute towards such a flawless and tidy application.

Matt
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrhaley30705:
About Ubuntu,

I already have 11.10 installed as a dual boot on my computer. Do i need to revert to 10.04?
[HTC Inspire 4G] xboxhaxorz:
i have rooted a few inspires using this tool, if you are unable too its probably your fault

this is a very simple tool, put in a microsd press the buttons and go take a crap come back and its done, i then use the same microsd to flash my rom via recovery

instructions are clear, its simple do not be lazy use the fudgin manual
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
That should work fine. Any linux version should work. I use Gentoo myself and it works fine.
[HTC Inspire 4G] duckredbeard:
Big thanks to attn1 for bailing me out on my wife's (assumed to be bricked) Inspire. Got it back to factory and then successful root. Funny how the best support comes from consumer/enthusiasts instead of the people who make the devices.

Thanks again, attn1.
[HTC Inspire 4G] JSLEnterprises:
Glad to hear everything worked out. Sorry I didnt have the time to walk you through the rest of it, it was good timing that attn1 came on when I had to jet to work.

happy flashing ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] duckredbeard:
Wanted to thank you too but couldn't remember yer name.

There are only 10 kinds of people. Those who understand binary math, and those who don't.
[HTC Inspire 4G] goldslugger:
BIG HELP!!!

hey everyone i need some help because i am totally stumped. my dads phone wich is rooted and has a rom on it has a hardwear issue so it is being sent back for a new warranty device. one problem. whenever i try to flash a rom it flashes then it loops on the splash screen. no matter what rom i try to flash. mine is fine i flash roms all the time and i have flashed roms on his device as well. we both have inspire 4Gs and i even used the hack kit to revert back to stock and it flashed the att RUU but when it boots to load for the first time it just loops at the att splash screen and the HTC quietly brilliant. i am so confused=( can any one help please.

thanks in advance...
[HTC Inspire 4G] bedwa:
Try booting into fastboot then choosing "delete user memory." If it doesn't work, stop by the irc channel.
[HTC Inspire 4G] goldslugger:
fastboot as in hold volume down and power? then power to select fastboot? all i see there is bootloader reboot rebootbootloader and power down
[HTC Inspire 4G] flappjaxxx:
OK so you are asking for support on a phone with a hardware issue. Good luck with that. I think you may be better off looking in the Q&A section as that is typically the appropriate place to ask questions. There is also a link in the original post here for the IRC channel these guys hang out in and maybe they can help you with your problem. Hope you can get it fixed.

Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!
[HTC Inspire 4G] goldslugger:
the hardware issue isnt the problem that is just a problem with the headphone port. the problem is the rom flashing just looping in the splashscreen
[HTC Inspire 4G] flappjaxxx:
Can I suggest trying this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1208507

Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!
[HTC Inspire 4G] goldslugger:
i appreciate the help but before i turn s on i need to make sure the rom can boot because if it turns s on then flashes the rom but the rom still loops im screwed cuz now i have an unrooted s on phone stuck in a loop
[HTC Inspire 4G] bedwa:
Sleepy brain, sorry. It's in the bootloader. If wiping doesn't work, then head over to irc.
[HTC Inspire 4G] goldslugger:
well it didnt work but thats for the help anyways
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ultfreecomputing:
Been looking at this thread again and noticed that you added support for the Sense 3 stock roms. Good.

However, I do feel like there is a way to root these roms without a downgrade: Zergrush. I know it's slower than fre3vo, but it says it works with ALL 2.2/2.3 roms, and I think it includes the Sense 3.x roms as well. What do you think of that, attn1?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That is NOT the solution, and both the OP and the effen manual say NOT to do that.

That wipes adb connectivity, which is needed to restore the boot image when the hack kit reruns.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I think you are slightly misinformed.

zergRush only provides temproot, not permanent, with s-off, which is required for custom ROM flashing. It's one tool in an aresenal required to get perm root.

zergRush does NOT work on ACE builds higher than 3.12.405.1, such as 3.13.161.3.

Until a new exploit is available, the only way to properly root these is with downgrade. Temproot with no ability to make changes to boot, recovery and system is not what we are after.
[HTC Inspire 4G] SmokeyJBluntz:
thanks alot attn1. quick and painless root. the quiz at the end had me stumped, i got to the end and was like he lied to me... then i opened it and needed a pw. had to read the effen manual again to find the txt dir

lol

thank for the great app
[HTC Inspire 4G] pigphish:
does this root the phone as well?
[HTC Inspire 4G] SmokeyJBluntz:
..............yes...
[HTC Inspire 4G] heathroi:
just read the thread.:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrhaley30705:
And theanswer is...

read the effin manual. Or the op of this thread.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cwhitney24:
nope...just the case

I got your 10 char right here
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
I thought it was the battery. Guess I was wrong. :-)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Osirus71:
Hey fellas ive been try to root my biddies phone using this ACE hack kit. When i get to the password, i go into the CAJUN text file to get password, but this is all i find in there: RTEM-16:08:52.67

Im i missing something???

Thanks for any help....
[HTC Inspire 4G] cihatcık:
htc rom is rom offical sense 3.0 2.3.5 not downgrade pls help me???
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Nope, That IS the password. Dun Dun Dunnnnnnnn!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Most likely. See me in IRC and we'll find out. I haven't had that to play with yet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] whiteman0vette:
yup,,, Copy and paste that
[HTC Inspire 4G] mmalka:
I screwed up

I have an Inspire (US model) that had the original AT&T stock ROM.

I ran the process successfully on it, installed a custom ROM (Revolution), a new Radio, etc. and everything was working fine.

However, I was about to do the same on another phone of the same model and by mistake I ran the tool again on the same one.

It worked until the step that said something like "radio downgraded. moving to the next step of the process", and it seemed stuck. The phone was showing the HTC green logo on a white background and nothing seemed to be happening on the PC and on the phone.

That is when I realized I was redoing the process on the wrong phone...

Not sure on how to proceed, I ended up disconnected the phone from the PC but nothing changed. Since then I tried all that I could think of, like removing the battery, hold the vol down and power, to see it would get into recovery. Nothing.

If I just power it off an attach the USB cable (with the phone still off), instead of showing the battery charging icon, it shows an error message as if the icon files were missing.

How do I recover this phone? Needless to say I am in panic, afraid that I bricked it...
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
You can try this. The onefrom the fourth post

Download and rename PD98IMG.ZIP

place in root of SD card(not in a folder)

Boot into hboot (volume down +power)

Install

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16118438#post16118438
[HTC Inspire 4G] mmalka:
The difficulty I was facing was that for some reason vol down + power was not getting me into hboot (or anywhere). After many doing it many times, it finally worked and I was able to use the process you suggested.

Is it safe now to use the hack kit again?

Thank you!
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Did you use the file I linked? If so then no it is already prerooted. Justreflash cwr from rom manager and flash a custom rom if so desired.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mmalka:
Yes, I used the file you linked. I will then just change the ROM.

Now, when I reboot in recovery to flash the custom ROM, I get a red triangle.

Ran the hack kit again and it is all good.

Thank you again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Summett:
Followed the EFFEN MANUAL and rooted my wife's Xmas present with no issues at all. It went very fast using Ubuntu and was flawless. Thanks for all that contributed and for sharing it with others to use.
[HTC Inspire 4G] hkwong:
simlock

i was reading the updated version of the ace hack kit and it says i shouldnt use if i have rooted and installed custom rom. are there any suggestions to remove the simlock since ive already rooted with the ace hack it back in march or april of this year?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
Use hack kit to unroot through options menu. Then re root the device.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
The hack kit has always removed simlock. That comes with having radio s-off. So, no need to do anything.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
If you've already run the hack kit on this, then you are already sim-unlocked.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Shoqovi:
This not work for me :(

I tryed 3-4 times and still is sim locked....

I read all in manual,and all goiing good but when i put sim from my country phone have msg too put "Network Code" hummm (used few sims)

Have fresh instaled win7 ,firewall turned off,anti virus too,drivers are installed properly from zip folder....

....operation goes well until the end, than coming up message for radio its fail.

I see there busybox instaled but when i go start it...phone say "its not roooted"

So i think my phone is not roooted

ver. 2.3.3

2.xxx.xx.x

no need downgrade...

Pls any help here

P.S Phone is from Canada.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Did you go to the IRC like is suggested in the OP?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
If you successfully used the hack kit previously - any version - you removed the sim lock. Not all sims work with all sim-free smartphones.
[HTC Inspire 4G] hkwong:
thanks

thanks for all the replies guys. i was afraid i'd mess something up due to the disclaimer. i guess i need a sim to try it out now.

thanks again
[HTC Inspire 4G] cuddles11a:
this is probably in here but i havent found the answer yet. i ran the ace hack kit no problems. well when i put my tmobile sim card in it. i keep getting an error code on my google account. it keeps telling me to sign in but it wont it works perfectly fine with the att but not tmobile.

um any suggestions??

thanks bunches :)..

also will it hurt my inspire if i take out the sd card and use it for another phone?? or will it mess up the root b/c of it being a gold card?
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
When you change similar cards the OS sees It and wants you to redo your account. This is normal. The OS was not built for constent swapping of similar cards
[HTC Inspire 4G] cuddles11a:
ok i cant get online with it either so i just cant switch? or what?
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Go into settings, wireless, wireless networks and scan for networks. Then select T-Mobile so it uses the right apns. You will have to do this every time you swap out sim cards.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
You are having an apn issue. You need to have the apns for both carriers loaded and switch them as you switch cards.

*hah, zel posted while I was typing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cuddles11a:
aint working :( :(
[HTC Inspire 4G] lateral18:
thank you attn1

I just got an inspire , great phone .. i root it . the hack kit is an amazing tool . dummy proof too!!!

i had to run it twice though . the first time it finished , everything was done correctly , but the phone won't start . i did it again . everything is running flawlessly. i did panic a bit .. lol

now i'm looking for a new rom to put in there .

thank you again .
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
YOU ain't working.

READ. THINK. TRY. ASK (something specific).
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Thanks for the kind words, but nothing is dummy proof. Every time you think you're there, a better dummy comes along.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fireproof69:
That's what I've said in my line of work: just when you think something is idiot-proof; along comes a bigger idiot.

BTW: thanks for a great tool.

LeeDrOiD Inspire 4g w/TapaTalk
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrhaley30705:
Used this, and it worked great. Had to run it twice, but it worked.

Edit

Used Ubuntu 11.10, and I read the effen manual 4 times. That's whyi didn't freak out when my phone booted to a black screen the first time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] akaiNe-iSolutions:
Did this for a client.At first he was on gb. Now afterwards he is on froyo and no sound and lost root. Any help?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
First of all, where you trying to root a phone that already had root? Doesn't make much sense. I assume you weren't trying to return to stock because you wouldn't be concerned about losing root. Also it sounds like you where using an old version of the hack kit that uses the old dhd Rom downgrade method, except that wouldn't cause you to lose root. Of course I've never tried to root a rooted phone so I'm sure it can mess things up. You say this is a client? I really hope you know what your doing. The only advice I can give you is download the latest version of the hack kit and read the enclosed manual thoroughly until you understand the process. Everything you need to know is in the manual. If for some reason you encounter issues beyond what is covered in the manual, you can go to the irc channel that is linked in the op and in the manual.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
No, because you obviously read nothing and charged ahead, despite warnings and a reasonable manual.

Okay, on second thought, because it's not your phone, here's a tip: put the phone in "Fastboot USB" mode and flash the RUU. Then leave it alone. You are not competent to hack smartphones.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Ohh snap!

Bwahahahahaha

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[HTC Inspire 4G] manemzjum:
Any progress on a hack for 3.13.161.3 versions