yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
I have no idea, I'm a PC. But just throwing this out there. USB debugging is on right? What if you try the alternate downgrade in the hack kit

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[HTC Inspire 4G] duck867:
yeah, debugging is on. We got past the reverse cid step so it definitely connects to the phone at least at first.

where is the alternate downgrade? sorry if that's really obvious. is it another file i need to open? the effen manual just mentions alternate once, but not how to access it as far as I can tell.

edit: so searching around in the thread, alternate downgrade is another menu option? she didn't mention it when she listed the options, but I'll try that tomorrow.

thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] techpastor:
revskills DOWN!

So I was just getting ready to begin root process and checked the revskills site and its down again :(

anybody know what's up with that? just last night it was up and running fine but i didn't have an extra micro sd then. now i've got the card and the revskills site is down. can't win for losing, sometimes. waiting game i suppose unless anybody knows of another site that does the same thing? the effen manual says to ONLY use the revskills site.
[HTC Inspire 4G] clamder:
+1.. i'm trying to create the goldcard too and the site's down... :(
[HTC Inspire 4G] KHAMASTER:
Hi

My Internet is not working after I have done all the steps. Everything is fine but I don't have Internet

I have an ATT inspire 4g
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
Flash a ROM
[HTC Inspire 4G] Mralbino:
Yep, Goldcard site is down for me as well. Just started to get rolling too, and boom, 2nd step and i'm stuck.
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
Check again tomorrow
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
Damn... I got stuck on step 2 also.
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
Since the goldcard site is down, can we use this site to get the code?

http://gfans.bryan.tw/hex-reverse

It's the one on the CyanogenMod Wiki to create a goldcard.

EDIT: Damn, later on in that guide it needs to use the same site that this guide uses. I guess those of us trying to root are out of luck.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
For now. Hopefully revskills will be back up soon. This is the longest I've seen it down.
[HTC Inspire 4G] DaNnY549:
OMG We'll run out of stock the goldcards forever????????????????
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
Trying this tonight to get past the gold card step. I know it says it's for the Desire but one of the comments said it worked with the Desire HD with a couple tweaks. Hopefully it works.

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...gold-card-for-htc-desire-without-hex-editing/
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
It still requires a functioning revskills.de site to create the gold card image.
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
lol Yep, it was too good to be true. I noticed that once I started up the program and saw the link.
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
I've got a few problems... Search isn't working at the moment otherwise I would try searching. I get these when trying to downgrade.

-'Find' is not recognized as internal or external command

-Failed to set prot mask (inappropriate ioctl for device)

-Error opening input file

-/dev/block/mmcblk1: cannot open for write, permission denied
[HTC Inspire 4G] naturallyfrozen:
I downloaded all the tools provided. I had to install Java SE & SDK because I just wiped my computer. I turn debug on, charge only on, plug in the pc & run the .cmd as administrator, but I'm getting an error of "phone not plugged, driver not installed or USB Debug not enabled." prior to that, it says that the .dll & .exe processes cannot acces because it's being used by another process. How come?

EDIT: as you were. I got it working.
[HTC Inspire 4G] faraujo:
Did you have installed the drivers for your phone (HTC sync) ?
[HTC Inspire 4G] KHAMASTER:
i did but still not working, i dont have internet thru wifi??
[HTC Inspire 4G] faraujo:
I got the same problem, after

I installed another ROM with

rom manager this problem was solved
[HTC Inspire 4G] techpastor:
attn1...you ROCK

well i'm new to android fresh from ios. and i must say it was with much trepidation that i approached this rooting business. kinda scary really. but i followed the effen manual exactly and viola, a perfectly rooted inspire 4g. i thought i had bricked my phone at one point cause it wouldn't pick up a signal but then i realized i just needed to put the sim card/sd card cover back on. thank you attn1 for such an easy to follow step-by-step manual to rooting my phone!:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
If Find is not recognized, your PC is FUBAR. Try another.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
Are you running the script as administrator?
[HTC Inspire 4G] slapshot30:
What do you suggest I do with my PC then? I ran as administrator also. Yesterday at the irc channel they told me to use a different computer and it worked flawlessly. About a half year ago my laptop blue screened I had to reload Windows 7 and start from scratch. I guess something must've went wrong there... No wonder all the basic methods of rooting my desire z didn't work a couple months ago. Any ideas on what I should do for my computer?

Sent from my HTC Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] viperbjk:
RevSkills should be up again.

Sorry, but we were just a victim of several denial of service attacks. Seems somebody didn't want the goldcard generator to be free anymore.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Triketra:
Awesome tool Thank you so much for this. So much simpler than rooting the old fashioned way with ADB like I had to in the early days of the EVO. THIS SCRIPT was SUPERB!
[HTC Inspire 4G] kinubic:
WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!! just followed steps as it was!! love it!
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
Told you :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] drearg:
I've rooting mine using the buddy simple root. I have to say this way faster, less steps and gives you more control of the process.

Much love for this tool!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Thank you. Your service is awesome. I urge everyone to donate to Revskills.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That's totally up to you - I don't do PC support here, but to run the Hack Kit you could try the Linux method with an Ubuntu LiveCD.

Download and burn a copy of the Linux liveCD per the instructions on the Ubuntu website

Boot the PC from the Linux LiveCD - you don't need to install it - just run it from the CD.

Plug the phone into the PC, enable USB debugging and make sure the phone is in charge mode only.

Open a terminal window in Linux and run this command (the whole thing) and the hack kit should download, unzip and and start properly:

wget http://droid.neolobster.com/roms/ace-hack-kit-v12.3.zip && unzip ace-hack-kit-v12.3.zip && sudo ./hack-ace.sh
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
No. What's vague? just follow the steps

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[HTC Inspire 4G] jpcdeux:
So how do I get past the waiting for device. Says there's an alternate method, where/what is it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Its option 9 I believe in the root/soff menu

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[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
How is everyone lying? The site went down a few days ago, and is not up yet. How does that make me a liar saying I used it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] fireproof69:
Well, when it works, you will have a lot of crow to eat.

It took me several times to get it to work on mine. I thought I had a brick a couple times. And I did NOT post any rants calling this program garbage.

But you know what? Once I truly followed EVERY step in the manual it worked perfect. I've ran thru it 5 times since "figuring" it out, without a problem.

Common oversights: USB debugging not turned on, not in charge-only mode, Fastboot turned on. Did not run as admin.

Good luck.

LeeDrOiD 3.3.3 Inspire 4g w/TapaTalk
[HTC Inspire 4G] halfordkesho:
A lot of difficult

Guys, I need help....

I downloaded all of the links, and I think I did exactly the manual said, but it didn't worked, thats some points:

1- In the normal Downgrade, it stucks on "INFOsignature checking" (black screen with HTC). I waited more than 20 minutes, and stay on that step...

2- I tried on the alternate Downgrade, and on the part that the Hboot starts, I only wait and it gets stucked too. In this step I have to tap any key, just when the hboot starts?

3- Another question, whitch of the files do I have to put on the SDcard? Do I have to put it there before asking for the goldcard?

4- Do I have to replace the REC-PD98IMG for what file? Do I have to rename it like what?

PS: I replace the .cmd file already, and generated de goldcard, but I don't know where I have to put it, different from the folder in the hack it...

I'm very sorry for the noob. But I'm really trying to get better on this...

Can you guys help me?

Thanks a lot...
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
It has worked for thousands of people. I would try a different system and USB cord.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
There is help for people who are experiencing problems in the IRC channel in my SIG, but don't bother showing up if you are going to show up with an attitude, because you'll get kicked and banned in an instant.

If your PC is not fouled up and if your SD card doesn't have any boot sector corruption (undetectable normally) the hack kit runs smooth as silk.

I am inclined not to help people who curse and make stupid accusations. For those acting like that - you are not my customer, and I really don't care about you or your problems.
[HTC Inspire 4G] timmymarsh:
lol, funs over guys, lets keep this on topic please to prevent a flamefest.

Thread cleaned of spamming/trolling posts ;)

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Come see us in IRC. Please be patient, as none of us get paid to do support, and also have real jobs.
[HTC Inspire 4G] squint986:
Thanks the Hack Kit worked like a charm! :D really happy now is going back to stock just as easy?
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
thanks attn1 for this great tool. I was a bit daunted at first, but I read the manual and ran the script in Ubuntu 10.04, and it was smooth as silk, and VERY automated. it may not be a one-click method, but darn near a 3 or 4 click! great job and thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fireproof69:
Very well stated attn1... the kit worked perfect for me after I realized where I was missing steps.

That's why i never flamed... I knew it was "operator error".

Great program.

LeeDrOiD Inspire 4g w/TapaTalk
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
generally how long does it take for that site to email you the goldcard img?
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
the 2 times I have done it, it was instantaneous, so it seems to be very quick when the site is up and running.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
seems the site is up today. hope all goes well at 5pm when i root my friends phone. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
goldcard site is down again...how else can i do this guys?

edit: now its up...that site seems to be very hit or miss.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
They mentioned that they have been sufforing from ddos attacks lately. It was rare that the site would be this up and down

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[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
well the guys dropping his phone off in 45 soo i hope the site stays up that long lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
so is the goldcard image specific to every sdcard? because I imagine if they were more universal, we'd be sharing and posting them?
[HTC Inspire 4G] JEANRIVERA:
yes they are unique for each micro SD
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
i don't like this goldcard stuff. i hope in the future they can find a different way for s-off.
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
lol, it is a bit different. what I did was just make my spare sdcard into a goldcard, and used that to root my friend's dad's Inspire. and I presume I could use it on other phones too? especially for folks that aren't gonna be rooting or doing anything crazy themselves, lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
im charging his phone now and im gonna get this started before the site goes down. btw the inspire looks like a damn nice phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
yeah, very nice! and btw, on the CyanogenMod wiki for the Inspire, there is a description of how to manually make a goldcard, if you ever wanna just do that independently.... although it does still involve using the site.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fixxxer2008:
worked great and now im flashing a custom rom for him...thanks for the guide guys! :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] shovenose:
Hello. I hope this is in the right place.

I seem to have properly got past "2. Downgrade"... in Hack-Kit. But then I do "3. S-OFF, SuperCID and more" Then I get an error: ERROR: DOWNGRADE FAILURE; S-OFF FAILURE You must successfully DOWNGRADE before you can S-OFF"

Thing is, I think step 2 went fine! My phone is an HTC Inspire 4G using android 2.3.3, kernel version 2.6.35.10 (according to Software Information).

Please help me because I want to install CyanogenMod because I'm sick of terrible battery life and slow boot ups!

Thank you so much for releasing this cool Hack-Kit :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] yogi2010:
shovenose: that's odd. when running the Downgrade step, did it take at least a few minutes, with a line running acroos the phone screen? and then did the phone boot into the new/downgraded ROM?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shovenose:
They helped me in the IRC channel and now I'm running CyanogenMod7 and I'm extremely happy. And I'm going to donate to revskills goldcard thing later :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
awesome! Welcome to freedom
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
All new kit - no rom wipe/downgrade

Moved to OP
[HTC Inspire 4G] msc8127:
when I run the first step of the hack-kit reverse CID, I get this: Your reversed CID is: 00killing. killine. killate. ki date. of date.t of datout of ds out of is out er is ourver is server ib serveradb serv

not sure where to go from here. Sorry if I overlooked the solution.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
You have issues with drivers or USB contention. Make sure phone software, Itunes, etc are not installed. Make sure HTC sysnc is not installed. Try installing the drivers in the hack kit.
[HTC Inspire 4G] EricDET:
Just pulled my replacement out of the box and I log on and see a new beta.... It's going to be a good day.... I'll report back when finished.
[HTC Inspire 4G] viperbjk:
Hope this will help in freeing your devices :

Goldcard algo
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
This is AWESOME. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Run over previous root?

I have rooted the phone with the previous version of the kit, but have missed being able to use ROM Manager. Otherwise, I can flash roms all I want and now am running CM7. Is it safe to re root with this process, or best practice to stay as I am?

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ronin3178:
What do you mean not being able to use Rom Manager? I rooted with the previous hack kit and use Rom manager daily (or did til the CM7 nightlies stopped) . What ROM are you using?
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Previously used Gingerbeast but now CM7
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ronin3178:
With CM7 you should be able to install rom manager and flash latest recovery, I did after trying android rev,worked with both arhd's ext4 recovery and cwr.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
there is no point whatsoever in "rerooting". Cm7 includes rom manager.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Use of ROM manager with CM7

Whenever I try to use the ROM manager in CM7, it tells me to install clockwork, which obviously was installed with the previous hack kit. Is it safe to reflash clockwork from ROM manager over the existing clockwork? If so, I am ready to go.

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joshp406:
Its safe, go ahead (I always keep my clockwork recovery up to date.)
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Thanks - Updated CW

Thanks - Wasn't sure about updating CW, but it went perfectly. Now I can rename all these Nanroid backups and know what each one was.:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmanunited:
So with the new beta no downgrade will be needed? Current Rom (stock) as well as apps will not be changed? So this will almost be like a one click root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Easy upgrade

Easy as can be. Only way it could be easier is if Attn1 came to your house and did it himself. Piece of cake.:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Correct. Almost. You have to stop long enough to get a goldcard image, until I can figure out how to automate making that too.

Glad you like it. Which did you use - 12.3.1 or the new beta?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Is using the gold card tool the best way to make a gold card. I cant get it to come up in step one.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Chaptop:
Rooting newbie here, but someone who's not afriad to try.

Any posts in here that I may have missed that give a good sum up of how to root this device?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
I can get the location where I extracted the sdk and the tools folder but, after that I get lost. Can some post a print screen of this step for please give me more detailed info on this step. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dchandler326:
Can I do this with a Mac ?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Twenty4:
Well hell, I might try the GC from my Hero. That would be sweet to save a step.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kirbo20:
I used a Mac. But I used a Windows Machine to format my SD card to Fat32 and to make the Goldcard
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsjr2006:
You can format to FAT32 with a Mac too. Not sure about Goldcard.
[HTC Inspire 4G] radcpuman:
A youtube video of this process would be handy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Sean3:
Low in call volume was a big problem for the HD2 running DHD and Desire roms, just to name a few. If there was any noise going on around you, you could forget hearing the person you were talking to. It was fixed here...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=858448&highlight=default.acdb. The fix worked well, and maybe just maybe it might work here. I'm not in rooted land yet as I just got mine late today with a whopping 20% battery left out of the box. So we're charging. At the very least I thought it worth a look.
[HTC Inspire 4G] meatrocket:
There is one, just look for theunlockr.com and it'll show how to make a gold card. I followed those instructions and I'm running the Euro DHD ROM now.
[HTC Inspire 4G] N!ghtgold:
When I try to flash its giving me wring device ID. How do I fix this
[HTC Inspire 4G] radcpuman:
Ok. Need some help.

I've run hackerize-ace install-downgrade

It pushed the downgrade rom to the sdcard.

I get theFastboot USR screen, BOOTLOADER is selected.

I press power, Fastboot comes up, there is a pause, then it does a few items but it says no file or image or something like that on all 4 things it is looking for.

Can someone help?

Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Alright I have root now. lol. I had to make my gold card separately from the listed instructions. I used adb shell. I updated my android adk. The unlocker on you tube us great for helping make an gold card. Then I used the rest of the instructions and everything is perfect. Thanks ATT1.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rwon:
No but still lost audio quality and my data won't stay connected in wcdma. I switched back to edge just to get a stable connection. It may have something to do with the attt apn. Anyone know what the stock apn settings are for thr inspire 4g?
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
my audio is a little poor also. Hopefully there will be a fix soon.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Monkeyfeng:
the signal gets weaker after the hack. that's only thing i noticed, everything else is great!
[HTC Inspire 4G] bose.jhebert:
Still getting model ID incorrect, anyone know whats causing this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Noz85:
You try goldcard helper from the market?
[HTC Inspire 4G] davwman:
Watched the unlockr video and with a couple different things, it basically illustrates the write up. Excellent work
[HTC Inspire 4G] poulosjr:
Is this a safe rooting and s-off method? are there any bugs reported?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jesushasadroid:
i have a HTC inspire unlocked and on tmobile...will this method work...all i see is att radio and software?
[HTC Inspire 4G] dtothesquare:
So I've rooted a few Inspires in the past with no problems with the goldcard. Got a new inspire today that's fresh stock and no root yet. I run the ace kit and the first thing is to get the reverse CID of your microsd card but it gives me an incorrect CID that doesn't work on the site. This is what I get:

Any help?

***Edit*** Was able to figure out. Forgot I had itunes and htc sync previous installed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jesushasadroid:
Does this hack work for HTC inspire with stock 2.3.3
[HTC Inspire 4G] sreadesjr:
Just want to thank attn1 for the great new beta program. I used it on non rooted inspire that I updated ota 2.3.3 gb. It worked great made gold card which I assume I can keep for later use when needed. It did just as you said down graded and rebooted a few times and now have a rooted inspire. So thanks again very easy to use.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Of course. Radio firmware has zero to do with SIM carrier sim lock. The Inspire will work fine on TMUS with EDGE data (no HSPA).

Yes, but only for users that read the effen manual.
[HTC Inspire 4G] wookiefoot:
Possible Bug

Line 36

if /i NOT EXIST %windir%\AdbWinApi.dll AdbWinApi.dll %windir%

Should be???

if /i NOT EXIST %windir%\AdbWinApi.dll copy tools\win\AdbWinApi.dll %windir%

-- wookiefoot
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yes it should. Thanks. Don't know how it's even working, but it is here.

Hack kit is updated, and I'll put a fixored hack-ace.cmd on the download page.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Akkeresu:
Good to see a new update, though the .cmd fix reports an invalid attachment through a forum error message. Maybe try reuploading?
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
hack-ace.cmd.zip - 091111 hack-ace.cmd - Windows AdbWinApi.dll missing bugfix

Invalid attachment.

Im going to give this Beta a try to re-root my phone
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
The new beta sounds great. But the link for hack-ace.cmd.zip wouldn't work for me.

Thanks for any help.

rbjscv
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
hack-ace.cmd.zip - 091111 hack-ace.cmd

can anyone send me that one? the link in the OP's doesnt work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmanunited:
Thanks the new system works great. Just what I wanted I do care about running custom roms but I did want root. I guess good things come those who wait.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tomlogan1:
Which version

Used 12.3

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
It's the same as what is in the complete 091111 beta package download. I've updated the link for those that might have 091011.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Akkeresu:
PROPS!

Successfully rooted. No other method has worked. Proper job, mate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Mp3Gamer00:
Will this work if I upgrade my Inspire 4G to RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_Cingular_US_2.47.502.7_Radio_12.56.60.25_26.10.04.03_M_release_200368_signed? Thank You!!!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
Yup
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmanunited:
Yes this will work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Akkeresu:
The new version of the kit contains the fix for the .cmd file.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Mp3Gamer00:
Should I return my Inspire to stock before I apply the update?
[HTC Inspire 4G] joedeuce:
Not sure which is more worn out, my face or my palm. :P

Read the darn manual people! You won't regret it!
[HTC Inspire 4G] trevorgarmont:
Worked perfect.

{Advanced Beta}Followed the instructions, Worked perfect. No issues to report. Now on to a new ROM. Phone was Updated OTA t 2.3.3
[HTC Inspire 4G] halfordkesho:
WORKED!

Great! This one worked very fine! I also tried another SDcard, I think this was the real problem before!!

Thanks a lot! Attn1!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
For what? If you are already hacked, you don't need this.

Glad you guys found it so easy.

Positive feedback here is appreciated. Please post your PC OS used when you report back, as the hack kit supports Linux/OS X and Windows.
[HTC Inspire 4G] sreadesjr:
Worked great!!

Like I said before. Used the new beta on a updated ota 2.3.3. Had no problems at all works great. My pc OS is windows 7 and had no issues at all running the beta.

Thanks Again attn1
[HTC Inspire 4G] carhigh:
Great tool. Used on windows 7 to re-hack then return to stock for warrenty return.
[HTC Inspire 4G] maydre:
mine says error device not found waiting for device is this normal?
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
ATTN1:

Excellent job sir. I just used this to hack my replacement Inspire. Everything was perfect, and so fast! :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmanunited:
Thanks. Again for the new root method. I guess I need to change roms if I want to get tethering working with wifi tether. I am still 2.3.3 stock rooted now. Of course.
[HTC Inspire 4G] maydre:
after saying complete press any button after the htc white screen the phone goes to a black screen what do i do?