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[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
How to I acquire the PD98IMG.ZIP file? I can find no info on where this file comes from.

Can somebody please shed a little light on this. Thanks in advance,

rbjscv
[HTC Inspire 4G] harpo1:
Not trying to sound like a broken record but read the manual. It's explained in there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
I have read the manual at least 3 times through, but can't find any mention of the PD98IMG.ZIP other than removing it.

Where does the file come from to be inserted in the Hack ?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Why are you so obsessed with PD98IMG.zip? What is it you are trying to do? If you aren't more specific with your question, it's impossible to assist.

The hack kit is self contained, unless you are doing something optional.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
I just want to run the hack kit normally. But I see where it says insert PD98IMG.zip 'here', but I don't see the zip file.

Is it part of the hack kit and becomes available as the hack is run?

I just don't want to start a process when I don't see all the needed files.

And I really want to run this as I have a replacement Inspire (volume buttons stopped working on my old one) that needs rooting.
[HTC Inspire 4G] harpo1:
The hack kit is self contained, unless you are doing something optional.

He answered your question in his post.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
Having previously run Bubby's root software, I have an idea of how this should run. And I have read the effen manual. But in the hack files it says place gold card 'here', but it also says place PD98IMG.zip 'here' and I don't see anyplace to get the zip file from.

I'm making such a big deal about this because I can't afford to pay $400 (whatever) if I screw this up.

If someone could just tell me where they get the zip file when running the hack - then I'll shut up - that's all I want to know.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
Just wait a day or so... I have a feeling that something really cool is in the works.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
READ the MANUAL....

it plainly states

This is an OPTIONAL feature of the hack kit. If one can't fathom the simplicity of this little tool then perhaps one should read a whole lot more before one roots ones phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] TheJokah:
+1

If you read the manual as many times as you said, you most certainly should have picked up on that.. just saying ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] badmfmike:
Just tried the 9/11 update and crashed to softbrick. I can boot into HBOOT or FASTBOOT but recovery does not work. Tried factory reset to no avail.

Screen reads:

ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF

HBOOT-0.85.0007

MICROP-0438

RADIO-26.03.02.26_M

eMMC-boot

Oct 11 2010, 12:47:02

To me it looks like the radio install crashed but it is just a guess. I am trying to find my microSD-USB to try and load a radio onto the SD card and restore.

Any recommendations?
[HTC Inspire 4G] trevorgarmont:
Edit to add info.. Windows Vista, Service Pack 2. Removed Itunes and disabled Windows defender during process. After Rooting I flashed MIUI 1.9.9 v2 with no issues or problems for almost 24hrs now.

Thank you again for you work. Almost as easy and Rooting my Captivate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That is no where near a soft brick. Put it in recovery and rerun - and yes, recovery may be a black screen - that's okay.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
link not working
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Give it two minutes. New version uploading. It's down to one step - with completely integrated gold card generation thanks to viperbjk (for the algorithym and GenePoole for the android bin)

this (below) is HUGE

This means we are down to a one step process, folks. And a second step (donate to Revskills & EFF) to clear your conscience.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
oh ok thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Thanks for your all of your time and effort on this fantastic tool, Attn1. It is much appreciated.
[HTC Inspire 4G] DeathmonkeyGTX:
Thanks attn1 and shadowfox. I had to swap my device out under warranty and used the previous version about an hour before the new one was uploaded. It worked flawlessly and I've got cm7 nb179 loaded and tweaked the way I like it. Thanks for continuing development of this rooting method instead of stopping after the first success. It is way simpler than my first attempt back in February.
[HTC Inspire 4G] b3nny:
So, if I rooted using the old version of this tool and flashed a different rom and everything already, would I be able to use this new tool to return my phone to stock?
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
*EDIT*

*Self Moderated*

*these are not the droids you're looking for*
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Yes. The process is still the same.
[HTC Inspire 4G] niezek:
i still cant get the hack kit working i have no antivirus or defender running on my laptop. adb is correctly installed. i keep getting an error that states "adb devices is an un recognized internal or external command" ive read all the forums and instruction including the effin manual. i know i posted this before but im at a loss any suggestions?
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
Are you running hack kit from the directory it was extracted to?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
because you are not running it as administrator, like the manual says. Why not stop in the IRC channel in my sig for assistance?
[HTC Inspire 4G] niezek:
I choose to run the hack-ace as administrator and still get the error. and the irc channel is not working.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
IRC channel most certainly is working, and I have no idea why you are getting that error starting the hack kit then.
[HTC Inspire 4G] niezek:
i click on the link in your sig and it doesnt load.
[HTC Inspire 4G] harpo1:
I clicked on it and it worked fine. Problem on your end.
[HTC Inspire 4G] niezek:
it was on my end google chrome wont load the page but internet explorer will:o
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
Im guessing hack kit is out of beta stage now~?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
The all new one, yeah.
[HTC Inspire 4G] badmfmike:
Cannot place phone in recovery. When I do I get a screen that has a picture of the phone with a red triangle and exclamation point. I re-ran the hack and it spams "device offline" followed by "waiting for phone". I will continue trying to figure this one out and let you know if I have any success.

Noted that when I boot to HBOOT I get a quick message that says "Wrong Radio".
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
come into the IRC channel in my sig.
[HTC Inspire 4G] badmfmike:
Thank you ATTN1!! Followed your instructions and have successfully restored to stock. Next I will try and follow the effin manual and crack this thing right. Keep up the good work and AMAZING support!
[HTC Inspire 4G] kblikefly:
thx for the hard working
[HTC Inspire 4G] boomerod:
This tool is so friggin awesome! I am so humbled by the guy(s) that came up with this. It is just amazing what some people are capable of! Thanks to the devs and the OP and anyone else that contributed. You now have no reason to not be rooted on your Inspire 4G.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmanunited:
I agree this is amazing. Great job. So easy and getting easier.
[HTC Inspire 4G] boomerod:
***edit*** dup post.
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
my phone gets stuck in the HTC boot screen in the middle of the process.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pick_A_Name:
Many thanks attn1. A few friends just bought inspires because of mine (and what you helped me achieve). So I was checking out the latest version and found out that it's as easy as it gets. Now I can send them here instead of having to do it myself. Thanks for all the time and effort you've put into this! It's greatly appreciated!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
come to the irc channel in my sig.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jjmk4096:
Love the new version of the kit. Works great. Thank you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] badmfmike:
The Ace Hack Kit ran so smooth that my mom could have rooted her phone. I really like the AHK ClockworkMod Recovery theme. Keep up the good work!
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
I already have a goldcard.img file that works. Can I use that file in the Hack Kit.

I really want to root my replacement Inspire. Really.

Thanks for any help from the community.

rbjscv
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Use the same .img with the SAME SDcard. gc img files are SD specific.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
my *.img file and gold card do match, so will that work?

---------- Post added at 06:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------

I apologize for all the questions. I rooted my 1st Inspire using Bubby's tool. And I'm just trying to understand how the Hack Kit works.

I've read and re-read the effen manual.

Thanks, rbjscv
[HTC Inspire 4G] harpo1:
It's basically one step. You've been told time and time again to follow the manual. If you can't follow simple instructions maybe it's better if you stay stock and enjoy your phone that way. I'm sure a couple hundred if not more people have tried and used the new procedure since you started asking questions that are answered by the process and manual.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
You don't have to worry about it. The hack kit makes the goldcard - soup to nuts - as part of the one process. If the sdcard is not corrupt, it works. If you already have a working goldcard, it will still be a working goldcard when it's done.

2 things are required for successful completion of the hack kit on a stock rom:

Proper android driver support on unfettered USB ports

an sdcard that is not corrupt

If you have those two things, then the hack kit works and it works with no worries about goldcards - again the entire goldcard process is automatic and integrated in the one step.

I don't know how to make this clearer.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
For some reason, this bricks my inspire every time, don't know as to why
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
it doesn't brick it - that is impossible. You might have a black screen, but that is fixable. Are you starting with a stock phone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Yes I am starting from stock, and yes, I always end up with the aformentioned black screen
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
That's expected. The hackable firmware is for an older DHD and it doesn't have the right graphics drivers; BUT, no matter: the hack kit does all the work in a shell that works fine regardless of the graphics state of the phone. When it's done, it flashes the correct radio and boot.img to get you back the way you were.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
ATTN1, Gene Poole and others involved in making this new version of the hack kit, yall are FREAKIN INCREDIBLE! I just rooted my wifes NIB Inspire from Ubuntu in less than 10 minutes.

Hat's off to EVERY SINGLE ONE of you who made this possible!

Thanks again,

Tx
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
We owe ViperBJK (of revskills.de) a lot for releasing the source code for the goldcard generator. Don't forget to donate:

http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Gene, that may be fine and dandy for you, but for me, it's a bad sign when my phone trails into the black screen of death directly from the splash screen.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
That's the way it has to be. The exploit used to gain S-OFF uses a glitch in a very specific kernel/radio combination. So far it is the only way to get root on the inspire. After it's done, it replaces your radio and kernel with the latest-and-greatest Inspire versions and puts you back in business.

Don't worry. As long as your USB system is sound and your SDCard is not corrupt, it doesn't matter what's on the phone's screen; the hack kit is still in communication with the core systems of the phone.

If you have any reservations, you can always jump into the IRC chat channel and we'll walk you through it:

http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#liberatedAria
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
tell you what, being as it's pretty difficult to describe on here, I'll record it if it happens again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
its not a bad sign. Its part of this process. Please come into the IRC channel and well get you sorted out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ant001:
hey, Im trying to root my inspire 4g, when running the cmd I keep getting the error. Radio Downgrade failed. ( either Goldcard failed, or Usb not working 100). Through out the cmd I also keep seeing abd (maybe adb) out of date as well.

Ive tried formating my memory card, to no avail. Ive also tried reinstalling Htc to reinstall the drivers. However that doesnt seem to work as well.

My steps.

Plug in phone (already have Debug mode checked, charge only)

Run cmd as Admin

select option 1.

It succesfully installs busy box, but thats about all it does.

Tried multiple usb cords, Im about to try using a different memory card now.

Anyhelp is much appreciated.
[HTC Inspire 4G] technicalvampire:
Super fast and easy

What more can I say, but Thank you. I lost nothing is working great that was the fastest I have ever rooted my phone. Works great.:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ronin3178:
Okay, weird problem, I used the hack kit a while back (month or so) Everything worked out. I am now running CM7 but I was wondering if the problem I am having is related to hack kit or not. Does anyone else have an unknown phone number? Here is a screenshot from settings->about phone->status

Any ideas?
[HTC Inspire 4G] harpo1:
Yes. I believe this is normal with CM7 and MIUI.
[HTC Inspire 4G] maydre:
so when is the process complete? when to unplug the usb from computer?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That is correct. There is a place to plug in your phone number in cm7 in call settings > advanced.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
when it tells you the process is complete. If you have problems, visit us in the IRC channel in my sig.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lordpipa:
Just wanted to thank you once again for all the effort and help. Great piece of work!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ronin3178:
Thanks, that worked. I just don't remember having to do that with my D1 and CM7.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ant001:
Problem solved, Thanks Attn1 and Shadow

Simple fix. Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] artsarts:
Hi I'm getting the same issue, what did you have to do my friend?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Nearly every case of failure so far has been because the PC did not have properly working USB comms, either because drivers were not properly installed, or because there was a conflict with another device software or device. Keep in mind that software removed in Windows often does not remove cleanly.

I get a lot of argument that "well, adb & fastboot work - ". Simply responding/working is not good enough - this process restarts the device a number of times and breaks and re-establishes connections each time. For one step, hands off operation, both adb and fastboot must not only work, but work flawlessly and repeatably. This is problematic for PCs that are not set up properly.

I know many people are afraid of Linux because they have no experience with it. While I think the Windows method is solid, given a properly working windows machine, I think a Linux Live CD (or usb) is far more reliable than anythine else - even an installed Linux method, and it is far EASIER than troubleshooting your windows machine that is working for everything else you do. And in the end, you wont have to reinstall a ton of crap you had to remove just for this process - sometimes to no avail. You do not have to alter your PC in any way - you can boot and run Linux from CD or USB stick without EVER installing it. No driver installation is required for Android in Linux, and most PCs are compatible.

Look, the Ubuntu Linux LiveCD or USB Stick method is easy - very easy. Here are a few pointers to get you started using the Ace Advanced Hack Kit (note NOT read step by step guide):

Go here and read up on how to make a bootable Linux CD or USB stick. It's pretty easy. http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download

Boot Linux from a PC connected to the internet and open a terminal (From the Linux menu, it is Applications > Accessories > Terminal)

in the terminal, it can be one command to get the hack kit downloaded, unzip it and run it:

wget http://droid.neolobster.com/roms/aahk-19092011.zip && unzip aahk-19092011.zip && sudo ./hack-ace.sh

That's it. Don't forget to adjust the command above (2 places) as the hack kit version changes.

I do NOT want to hear about how hard this is and what a noob you are. Ton of noobs have already been surprised about how easy this is. Look, if you've made a decision to hack your smartphone, then you need to take some responsibility for learning some very basic PC skills, and this is all that's required. As I like to say, if you can't make and boot a cd on your pc, then stick to watching jersey shore on tv and leave smartphone hacking to smarter people.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
In other news, I was FINALLY able to get the ace hack kit to work. For some reason, using it on windows causes adb to go to hell, yet it works without a hitch on Mac. Oh well, at least it works.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Untrue. If the PC is properly configured, it works without a hitch. Many have been successful. The key is the properly configured PC.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
Just rooted my Inspire this morning using the Ace Hack Kit. It was so easy that I feel really dumb for asking so many stupid questions earlier.

I set my PC up exactly per the effen manual and then while the process ran I kept my fingers off both the keyboard and phone. The process was less than 10 minutes - maybe closer to 5.

The hack kit works great! Thank you attn1.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Yeah, currently, I'm thinking that the culprit may have been windows firewall, will try again w/ WF turned off and see if it works.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
it's actually probably not your firewall, but I guess stranger things have happened.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davidle24:
So I've installed the first part and in the manual got up to the "YOU'RE DONE" part. My phone rebooted and it started up fine. The problem is that I have no audio!

Can anyone suggest a solution?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Let me guess - DHD and not Inspire? Or you have an early version of the hack kit if it's an Inspire.

Do you have S-OFF and Clockworkmod? We probably just need to flash a boot image with a compatible kernel and the wifi module.

I'd like to work with one of you DHD users to complete the kit for your devices.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davidle24:
Thanks for your reply attn1.

Correct. Australian DHD. I have read the effen manual and have completed the first step. Does that mean I have rooted the phone?

I went in to ROM Manager and flashed clockworkmod recovery. I have also used it to download a rom but have trouble installing it. I can't find the file.

How do I check if I have S-OFF?

I'd be happy to be the guinea pig. Let me know what you need from a DHD.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Come on into the IRC channel in my SIG, and we'll get you sorted. I suspect everything went fine, except that the kernel is wrong for DHD sound. The Telus DHD is closer to the Inspire, so those should not have this issue.

Yes, your phone should be rooted, S-OFF, Sim unlocked and had Clockworkmod recovery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davidle24:
Great! Powering up my laptop.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bdpyo:
Hey guys, could use a hand in IRC.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davidle24:
So for those who used Hack Ace and didn't have sound after it, you may have a different DHD to the one they used. I had an Australian one.

The problem is that it was a NAN kernal on a non-NAN device. attn1 was able to help fix the problem!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
NAM - North American Model
[HTC Inspire 4G] bdpyo:
So last night I had a run in with attn1, I failed to disable HTC sync and windows defender which led my phone into I guess a soft brick.

With the amazing help of attn1 and a few others, he remotely took over my computer and DID WORK! It was amazing to me to see him running my machine from where ever he was!

He got me turned right around and even ran the hack kit for me. This guy deserves alot of credit for his hard work, dedication and knowledge.

I thanked him 17 times in IRC but I just wanted to say thanks one more time and he was not hesitant to let me know where I made my mistakes and then let everyone know what I did wrong so I learned for next time. :p

Thank you attn1 and everyone behind this project! :D

Oh yea, before he took control, I jokingly said that I was into beastiality and if he looked at my pictures not to judge me, he said he wouldn't and kept on trucking! :eek:
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I lied. Skunks, really? You're a sick man. :\
[HTC Inspire 4G] bdpyo:
:cool:

haha!
[HTC Inspire 4G] 144saint:
question

Using this method do I need a goldcard anymore?

I need some instructions on how to use it.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
[HTC Inspire 4G] 39FarmallM:
Please see the first post....and edit your post (before Attn1 sees it) ;)

Sent to a tower near you using XDA app.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
Goldcard generation is done internally now. It will do it automagically. Thanks to ViperBJK (or revskills.de) who has graciously released the source code to his goldcard generator, we've been able to incorporate it directly into the hack kit. Please show your appreciation by donating to ViperBJK:

http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
[HTC Inspire 4G] osiedacz:
Will Sound Restore

Hey guys, I read the manual, post 1 and back a few pages from the end here. But I am still just wondering if the sound restores after all is said and done? The manual says I can install a customer rom to get sound back. Post 1 talks about losing video during the kernal process, but that after the process completes all will be restored, is that only video?

Just want to know if I run this on my GB stock inspire, can I come out the otherside with the phone hacked and continue to use it as is. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] themcfarland:
just used your hack kit

I am rooted.. Thank you..
[HTC Inspire 4G] DurKNesS:
Just got an HTC Inspire... This made the process way too easy... Not one hiccup to root and then flash thanks to the manual. Outstanding job a great thank you for you work! :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] roland boyd:
this method is not working for my phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
It's not your phone, and it's not the hack kit - it's how your computer is set up and running.
[HTC Inspire 4G] roland boyd:
adb is recognizing it, but when i run the "hack-ace.cmd", the black cmd box flashes on the screen for a split sec. on my laptop and thats it....nothing... i have the right driver installed.. what next?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
It's more than just the right drivers - it's also using a sound USB port and making sure you don't have conflicting services running - like Apple Moblle Device or HTC Sync or anything like that.

Running the driver installer doesn't mean your PC is ready to go. Also read this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17650452&postcount=1682
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Well, after FINALLY figuring out how to disable Microsoft Security Essentials, I was able to get the AAHK to work on my Windows laptop. Anyways, attn1, THANK YOU for this excellent utility, the amount of work and effort in this project was definitely not wasted. Keep it up man
[HTC Inspire 4G] Marby:
HELP!!!

I used this tool and now my phone is stuck on the htc white screen i can boot into hboot however i CAN NOT get into recovery. Can i flash recovery using hboot and then install a rom? if so can someone please guide me through the process

or should i flash the RUU rom from the sd card

the phone is S-off and ENG S-ON
[HTC Inspire 4G] osiedacz:
Sorry to bump my own post, but I am just hoping someone who has used this to root their Inspire with the AT&T GB update already installed can let me know if after running this they can just continue to use their phone as is without installing a custom rom right away. Thank you. Sorry to annoy with my question.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Come into the IRC channel in my sig and we can sort this out easily.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That depends on you. If you read and do the required work to make sure the PC is ready, then yes. If you don't, then no. You may wind up in a jam. A jam caused by your failure to read, which you have already demonstrated.