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[HTC Inspire 4G] mma123:
Thanks for the tool.

For sure, the tool worked for many, I am facing a (little, I hope) problem.

I am getting stuck at prompt:

<STARTS>

*** PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THIS STEP COMPLETES ***

*** PLEASE WAIT UNTIL THIS STEP COMPLETES ***

** The phone will now reboot into HBOOT.

** It will then check the file just sent.

** If everything is okay, the phone will

** prompt you to continue by pressing

** VOLUME UP.'

**** PUSH POWER WHEN THIS STEP COMPLETES ****

<ENDS>

I retried, but the same thing happens. The problem is, I don't see any prompt like Volume up for yes and down for no and it shows the HTC logo screen (which fades like an interlaced image into a dark screen). If I manually boot into HBOOT, it checks PD98IMG.zip, then without any prompt to flash the image, it goes back to HBOOT screen.

I would really appreciate any form of help.

[[ searched the forum, without any proper link/thread. am I not using the proper keyword? ]]
[HTC Inspire 4G] holeshot77:
worked great! Thank you! Now, I wish they had something like this for the Atrix 2.

Cheers and Merry Christmas!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mma123:
Adding to my previous post:

For Tegra based devices, there is a tool called nvflash which can be used to flash a partition/system from zero (i.e., without any bootloader or so). Is there any similar tool for Inspire?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
You can into IRC @ 1:00 am my time looking for help. I had to go to bed.

I told you what to do, I hope your problem was resolved. If not, come into IRC at a reasonable hour - MY time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Temproot is still lacking.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tashsru:
I do not wish to sound like a noob , but I am so confused at this one.. and I do not wish to brick a new phone... help?
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
So...what exactly do you want to know?...
[HTC Inspire 4G] tashsru:
honestly i do not understand all of the information its very confusing. I just got this new inspire and do not wish to brick it..
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Well, in that case the best advise I can give you is that you'd better do some research, read and try to understand what you are about to do. If you don't understand what rooting your phone involves, you have great chances to fail and brick your phone.

Make sure that you understand how to do it and what you are doing. Then, read the effen manual several times and go ahead.

See ya
[HTC Inspire 4G] tashsru:
Everything keeps saying "read the manual".. so where in f**king hell is the manual? I'm not a noob. I completely restored and modified a hd2 from dead.. but this ace hack is new to me.. is all I am trying to say and I understand what rooting is as well as unlocking and jail breaking etc.. so I'm not stupid.. I am just not sure of the wording is all.
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Hey don´t get pissed. I just wanted to warned you about risks. Never said you were stupid. If you read carefully you will see the manual is inside the zip file, so that's what I am talking about when I tell you to read.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tashsru:
ok i get you now so i find the manual there.. great Ill check it out and if i have issues ill get back to someone.. thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
You're welcome....Read carefull....Is better if you use ubuntu liveCD. If you get Stuck enter the IRC Channel which is in the manual.

Good luck rooting your phone!..:)
[HTC Inspire 4G] zensui:
Thank you for the easy way of hack tool. Took me like 2 mins to figure out the pass key. But all worked out well. My phone flash quick and easy. My wife's had to redo twice since the the first one froze up. But everything went well.

I do have a quick question. Since the hack process went thru, so I assume my phone is rooted right? How do I remove the bloatwares off my phone? I hate all the pre installed applications from ATT.

Thanks again and any response would be much appreciated.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
I'd recommend using Anttek App Manager. It can freeze apps, but for free. Just note, I don't work for them, I'm just making a recommendation
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Other way to do that is to download ES Explorer or File manager and then delete .apk file and odex files that you don´t want to use anymore. If you choose this way, make a nandroid backup first just in case. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] zensui:
Thank you for the response. The Freeze app works.

My other question would the Wifi Tethering. Since the Gingerbread update from ATT, it somehow make that utility hard to turn on without doing the On and Off of the spam and the airplane mode. Since my phone is rooted now, are there any application that can substitute that function?
[HTC Inspire 4G] itechscs:
Thanks this worked great and was done in under 10 minutes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] notoriouslee:
What am I doing wrong?

My Inspire came shipped with GB 2.3.3 and Sense 2. I executed the program by pressing 1, then after a few seconds of hacking and applying exploits, my phone reboots and hangs on a black HTC screen while in the command prompt it said something about downgrading and its now saying 'waiting for device'...Its been an hour now...please help. :confused: :( :o
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Go to the IRC Channel....difficult date by the way!
[HTC Inspire 4G] edysan2294:
By no means I am a dev or a programmer but decided to take the plunge and rooted my new Inspire 4g using this kit. I was done within 15 mins (reading of manual included). This is really easy!! read the manual!!!!

Thank you for your hard work on this! I will be donating this week on payday.

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Like you, my device came with 2.3.3. Did everything that the manual says and it went through smoothly. If you're on windows make sure to disable unnecessary processes and disable AV and malware, firewall. It might help, i don't know. Also make sure to uninstall HTC drivers prior to running the kit. This is all I did and it worked.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrhaley30705:
I did this on a GB upgraded Inspire. I too booted to a black screen. I reread the manual (for the 5th time) and found the answer to my problem. FWIW, I did it on a linux machine (Ubuntu 11.10).
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Your fastboot drivers are not working. Fix your PC and try again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] partsdudes:
Just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work. I just rooted my brother-n-laws inspire, and it went flawlessly. Awesome job.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pside15:
I have a co-worker that used the other, now out-dated, method to root/s-off his Inspire. He is now trying to get it unlocked to use on T-Mobile. Can he use the hack kit to just SIM unlock it? Everything I have read says not to use the hack kit if you are already rooted/s-off. But I figured I would ask to see if using the hack kit to just unlock it was an option.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
All versions of aahk, even older ones, sim unlock. So if he rooted with aahk he is sim unlocked.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pside15:
Yea, he rooted with the other method that used to be on here, not the hack kit. That's why I was wondering if you could use the hack kit to just unlock since he was already rooted.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
He should use the aahk to return to stock and then root from there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pside15:
Gotcha. That's what I was thinking but was hoping there was just a SIM unlock option. Thanks for the help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] godfather_slim:
Hi this is my first time flashing an android htc inspire 4g. I am using a macbook pro running OSX for my installation. I have downloaded ace hack kit 17122011 and unzipped into my downloads file. I have read the entire Effin Manual front to back numerous times, researched the entire process for a 2 days, and read most of this forum. When i open terminal on my computer it reads:

Last login: Tue Dec 27 21:43:31 on console

unknownd8a25e94db97:~ austinbrown$

I dragged ./hack-ace.sh from inside the ace hack kit folder into the terminal to avoid inaccuracies in the file adress, hit enter and was presented with the following:

Last login: Tue Dec 27 21:43:31 on console

unknownd8a25e94db97:~ austinbrown$ Users/austinbrown/Downloads/aahk-17122011/hack-ace.sh

Ace Advanced Hack Kit

attn1 04/29/2011

attn1 08/06/2011

attn1 08/14/2011

attn1 09/12/2011

Goldcard integration courtesy of Revskills and Genepoole

WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss

or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your

typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

Password:

From here i went into the manual clicked on the CAJUN.txt link and it read Nice try - come back later!

I have tried everything that i can possibly think of including finding CAJUN.txt through the tools folder refreshing the link manual everything, and even if i could obtain a passcode my terminal is not allowing me to insert any text (keyboard, copy and past, even dragging)

A straight forward solution would be deeply appreciated i am a very meticulous person and have scanned the manuel over many times and am genuinely stuck. Thank you in advance.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
It's asking for your sudo password. You haven't got to the hack kit yet.

Update: also just so you know. When typing your sudo password terminal will not show what you are typing and once a character is typed there is no backspace, so get it right on first try.
[HTC Inspire 4G] godfather_slim:
I knew it had to be something simple like that i've never had to use terminal before... I really appreciate it the install was smooth and fast "no homo" Thank You
[HTC Inspire 4G] Leakhanak:
Thank you very much for your great effort. Keep going!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
Whatever rooting version he used, it necessarily used gfree at some point (that's the only way for Inspire/DHD) which means that it is necessarily sim-unlocked.

As an aside, it's not much talked about and not well known that, unless you return to s-on with gfree manually using the saved partition file that ends up on your SDCard while rooting (called something like: "part7backup-1313089348.bin") then you will ALWAYS be sim-unlocked even if you return to s-on. This is not a problem for warranty issues though since sim-unlocking doesn't void a warranty.
[HTC Inspire 4G] greentrees89:
Great work

I really llike this Read, search, think, try, then ask.

if only more people had brains big enough to read, well maybe someday...

so im waiting for my new phone to come in the mail then i will be rooting it as soon as possible, when i rooted my old inspire 6 months ago things were alot different, i do have have a question about this line from the manual: "Currently no solution for build version 3.13.161.3. " im assuming this means this version cannot be rooted, am i taking a chance that my replacement phone in the mail will be this way? and when i get my new phone do i just go into the settings/ about phone to find this info? all your help is greatly appreciated
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Yes, settings>about phone. I believe 3.16 is only on Vodafone DHD's tho.
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
The build version can be found in menu>settings>about phone>Software information>more... I am sorry but cannot help you with the rooting issue. I guess that it is as you said...have not found the way to do it yet, but the guys will tell you better. Happy holiday. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] greentrees89:
thanks for your reply, can anyone confirm this
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
I'm 95% sure it's for Vodafone DHD's. I'm 100% sure it isn't on Inspires. Is that better?
[HTC Inspire 4G] greentrees89:
yes it is thank you
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That's a Vodafone build.

There is a new temproot for it, but I can't automate it, so it won't be included in the hack kit.

I'll document how it can be used to downgrade though - then the hack kit will work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] greentrees89:
ive been reading a lot but i cant seem to find anywhere about the fastboot settings in my phone, under settings/ applications/ fast boot it is already prechecked on the stock phone, do i want to leave that on or uncheck it so its off?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Hat's off to you again attn1! I had to return my wife's old inspire to stock for warranty and root her new one. This latest version of aahk affords you this.
[HTC Inspire 4G] moeahmad1995:
Thank you very much, this is the first time I rooted an HTC phone and did s-off. This is simple and very easy. I did this for my cuz phone and he also appreciates ur work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] threev:
Great work!

Just was able to easily root and install a custom ROM on my Inspire 4G. Very very simple process. Of note: I too got a hanging black screen with HTC on it. Let it sit for 15 minutes then found someone else had the same error. I just restarted the phone, closed everything possible in Windows (I didn't have EVERYTHING shut down on the first try), and reinstalled the drivers and was good to go. So easy. Very impressed. Thanks, fellas. Donation en route.
[HTC Inspire 4G] AIN1:
Damn!!

I did brick my inspire I stock in white HTC screen, some idea to rescue it from the white HTC screen?, I tried to root and dont boot from white screen Thanks

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No dont boot, the device vibrate two times and stock in white HTC screen, somebody help me!!

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My god! this phone is already rooted and I rooted again, some program says that the phone isnt rooted and I rooted again, did I brick it? or I can do sometjing more to rescue it? somebody help me
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Have you tried the IRC channel? in the meantime search for issues like yours in the general forum, there are some cases like yours with solutions in there. If not you can try this..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16451214&postcount=1

Hope it helps. See ya :cool:
[HTC Inspire 4G] AIN1:
Thanks glevitan the inspire reset factory save me!!!

glevitan it works, the inspire factory reset save my life, the device works again, now i can root again, thank you so much pal and thanks to gene poole for this method
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Thank the guys for their work! I am just taking profit from it. Glad it worked...:cool:
[HTC Inspire 4G] simona82:
i downloaded the advance hack kit and in the EFFEN manual it says

"If you are running WWE build versions 3.06.405.1 or 3.12.405.1, a full downgrade is required. Which means your data WILL be lost. This kit will autodetect this version and perform the full downgrade, if needed." that means my phone will be downgraded because i have the same build 3.12.405.1 mentioned above n because i dont wnt to downgrade my DHD n i want to stay with the official rom but need root priviliges to install some root required applications so pls advice should i root with this kit or not or how to root without downgrade?????
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Currently, there is no stable root for Sense 3 builds (including those) without downgrade.

Once you get s-off, you can go back to your current build and root properly. You will still lose data.
[HTC Inspire 4G] simona82:
no probs if i loose data but how can i go back to gingerbread 2.3.5 after radio s-off u mean first i have to downgrade with root through advance hack kit n then again install the 2.3.5 gingerbread rom if yes then how can i get the 2.3.5 gingerbread official rom pls tell me pls pls
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I just fixed a major problem with the windows script - please make sure you update to the latest (04012012b) before trying to run.
[HTC Inspire 4G] smurf69:
Can`t downgrade

So, after reading through the manual and even getting help reading the manual from someone who has used the script successfully, I still can`t downgrade.

I`m not prompted for Volume Up key, and all attempts to reboot the device gets me back to my current version.

I`m doing something wrong, but can`t figure out what.

Links to images of script and phone can be posted when I have over eight posts...
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
come on into the irc channel. I have some updates. I worked too late last night, not feeling well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] surj08:
I've rooted quite a few android phones. This guide is by far the best and most humorous/no nonsense and you did all of the hard work!
[HTC Inspire 4G] John1961:
Now I read that Effen Manual several times and sure followed all instructions correctly but it still is asking for the pass. So I guess I missed somewhere something, any help will be appreciated. My build version is 3.12.405.1

1: I quit Defender and NOD antivirus

2: put a clean SD card in the phone and reboot

3: USB debugging mode is on

4: Connected whit Only Charge is on

5: Using Windows7 and started the command as Administrator

What is going wrong here?

grt, John

Update *** Got it, just missed something and that after reading several times :-)

Update 2 *** Was all a piece of cake, now running Revolution ROM, thx to the team
[HTC Inspire 4G] HTC_Phone:
Alright. I've rooted the HTC Inspire before, and had ZERO problems before.

I had to replace my phone under warranty, and I got a new one. I ran the Hack Kit as administrator, and the ENTIRE process goes through, until the process is complete. And then the phone sits at a black screen, even after the process is complete. WTF?
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Did you download the new version?
[HTC Inspire 4G] HTC_Phone:
Yes. I just downloaded the newest version, that way I was completely up to date with the software. I even deleted the old hack kit and all its components.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Hit up the IRC. I am sure they will be able to get you up and running.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Plug phone in while on the black screen, check adb connection by entering adb devices in terminal/cmd prompt, if device serial# is returned rerun the hack kit... If adb devices says your phone isn't connected, fix your connection issues or use an Ubuntu LiveCD.

Next time, stay in the IRC for more than 3 minutes. There's only 2-3 of us helping ~15 people/day and can't be in the channel 24/7.
[HTC Inspire 4G] HTC_Phone:
I rechecked my connections and noticed that there was still the serial number, so I exited the IRC immediately, thinking I had solved the problem. My phone then proceeded to finish the hack kit and complete the root. Thank you guys
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
take out the .sh and it will work

or if you are in the first phase trying to push the file to the sd card this means you need to re make your gold card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
it takes about 5 to 8 minutes depending on the speed of your sd card. It will tell you if it fails.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
Almost done now just need to flash stock radio. Thanks for all your help! Xda is the best! Bye ATT! Bye warranty! Now let the recovery's and roms flood this piece of hardware! I have been going at this for 2 hours and patience was def. thinning out but it paid off.
[HTC Inspire 4G] di11igaf:
i just picked one up as well, havent even set anything up yet, but its getting ready to get rooted, then its to the kitchen;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] yzlvr:
Nice, cant wait until you get a rom built.... I have been running them on my captivate...
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
thanks to all! rooted and installing first rom from desire to work from desire hd! First thing I noticed is zero lag from the removal of all the crap running.
[HTC Inspire 4G] yzlvr:
Which ROM are you installing? Let us know the differences..
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
android revolution hd with the telus kernel look at the thread started in this forum.
[HTC Inspire 4G] craigalbrecht20:
root beginner

I'm new to android and rooting (used to iphone and jailbreaking) but I'm so lost. Can anyone tell me/give me a link that will tell me step by step what to do after i install the hack kit on my computer. please.
[HTC Inspire 4G] r_3:
the instructions are in the zip file that you downloaded.
[HTC Inspire 4G] draggindakota:
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone that has been working on this! Got my phone rooted and flashed yesterday finally after some assistance in IIRC.
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
First time for me using IIRC and with a little of their help I too was rooted in no time
[HTC Inspire 4G] emarsha:
I hit the thanks button, but I can't say it enough. Reading the ENTIRE thread helped tremendously. Thanks again, my girl is rooted and s-off! :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] jcdeuce:
ok so on the first adb shell command for hackerize-ace setup-downgrade I get return a # like it says I should but the when entering the next command hackerize-ace install-downgrade I get hackerize-ace: not found
[HTC Inspire 4G] Rock3nrenigade:
I've been trying to get this to work since sunday to no avail... Everytime I start to push the file it says "resource not available? Ive remade countless goldcards and put nearly 5-6 hours into rooting the phone... What can I do though... I guess ill wait for a one step
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
You have to exit the #, you just want to see it to verify shell root access.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jcdeuce:
Thank you for the direction.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
You will be waiting forever.
[HTC Inspire 4G] alwayslearning:
sorry for the two post push wrong button:

can you share the link to the video?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jcdeuce:
process is complete. Thank you for not only putting together a great tutorial but also for those who have helped those of us that have needed it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yeah, that's what it says to do in the effen manual when you run into that problem.

Really, was the "wtf" necessary?
[HTC Inspire 4G] budbush:
Thanks!!

Hey, guys! Just a quick thank you for the patience shown during my successful run of the Hack kit. If this noobtard can succeed with it, any, and I must re-emphasize, ANY fool can run it. Your help and support on irc is far and above anything that should be expected for a "free" program that does so much so easily.

The only problem I had was with my XP 'puter...a usb driver apparently had gotten corrupted somewhere down the line (I had noticed some minor problems in the recent past when using usb connections) so it might be a good addition to the effen manual to delete your usb drivers and re-boot on older systems before you begin, while you are already in control panel closing out unneeded services.

Again, THANK YOU!!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
This would be incorrect. Nothing is idiot proof, and not every PC is fit to run it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] sanchitgrover:
it's done baby !!! like a charm...
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
WTH! I read through the effen manual and didn't see anything about a "passkey". I am in the beginning of this process and the command window is asking for me to input a passkey. What is the passkey and where do I get it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Fiasco:
The effen manual tells you how to get the passkey...
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
I tried to use the web chat and explained the effen manual says nothing about a passkey and they kicked me

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IT DOES NOT say. IT SAYS THE WHOLE PROcess is automatic

See for yourselves.

I haven't received proper support on this process. I trusted what was said and tried to get support. But was promptly **** on.
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
I need to know If I can unplug my Inspire without causing harm to it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Fiasco:
It most certainly does say. You have to really read through the whole thing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
it does not say!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Yes it does, if you actually took the time to read it up and down SEVERAL TIMES as attn1 says to do, then you would find it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] MartyLK:
I'm telling you it does not say anything about it! Read it and see!!!!

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Nevermind! It's a moot point now. I lost my phone. It's bricked and trashed.

Just want to thank the fine people who helped brick my perfectly fine Inspire 4G with this program.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gizmoe:
I have read it along with the 100's of thousands of other people who seem to be able to find it and I can assure you that its there. It also says in op, asking this in the irc channel will result in a kick ban. It's there, you just are not reading the whole thing.