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[HTC Inspire 4G] Xerloq:
I feel technologically challenged today.

I just tried to run the Advanced ACE Hack Kit (13012012) and ran into a snag. The program hung during the radio flash, and now the phone reboots to a black screen with the HTC logo and a white triangle/exclamation point in each corner. When I unplugged the USB cable, the screen changed to white with the following green text:

-----------------------------

ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-0.85.0019

MICROP-0438

RADIO-26.06.06.30_M

eMMC-boot

Dec 27, 2010,14:47:30

RUU

------------------------------

I tried jumping into the irc chat, but got no response. Maybe I did IRC wrong.

What's the next step?

Scratch that. I ran HTC's RUU from their site, and at least have a functional phone. Will try again...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Are we not allowed to eat dinner without hearing 'why is no one in the support channel!?'

You're s-off, so why don't you see if you have clockwork?

If you don't, check your fastboot connection. Then flash it via fastboot.

boot to hboot, then select fastboot.

Plug in phone. It should say 'fastbutt usb plug' on top

type fastboot devices from terminal or cmd prompt.

if serial# comes back, you're good.

clockwork is located in hackkit/tools/recovery.

cd /to/wherever/aahk-13012012/tools/recovery/is

fastboot oem rebootRUU

fastboot flash zip cwm-5.0.2.7-ace.zip

fastboot reboot-bootloader

When you have clockwork, you can flash whatever custom ROM you decide on with it. After this, you will have a working phone.

~Next time, set charge only as DEFAULT and disable ALL extra USB programs and processes. As the effen manual instructs.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Xerloq:
Anthony1s, I wasn't complaining. Most of the responses to requests for help say go to IRC. I just trying to point out that I knew where the IRC was. Sorry if it came off wrong.

I appreciate the help.

EDIT:

BTW. I had disabled all services and extra USB process, and set Charge Only as default, as the manual instructs.

After I installed the HTC RUU, I re-ran the kit, and it went off without a hitch in the same environment. Not sure what happened the first time.

Thanks again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Sorry, man. <Misunderstood. Glad you got it straightened out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
No support is promised. That we do, on our own time, is something we do voluntarily as we are able. IRC is where we are most effective dealing with user issues, not here.

I am very disappointed in the response from DHD/inspire users, which has been largely greedy, selfish and narrow. I have never taken a dime for my help or work to make things easier for others - I've only asked for others to help in IRC so that there could be more help available and so I could have some time to do something else. Largely, this has not happened, and except for a few exceptional individuals who don't even own these devices, the irc channel is largely unsupported by users.

So, people, tell me why I should give a damn when:

You get jammed up with an Eng or Froyo Hboot I have been warning for months about

You panic and get screwed up mid process with a phone that doesn't boot to the desktop, when the solution is documented in the effen manual

That you fail to read completely and therefore you fail to exercise the script properly.

I am so sick of people wanting to shove peanuts in my shorts thinking that's their part. It's not even close.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gregsarg:
I for one, am beyond greatful.

that's no azz kiss ...just the truth ...

thank you attn1.

Were it not for you I'd be using a monochrome Nokia still ...

God Bless ....g
[HTC Inspire 4G] gauravsuneja:
can anybody tell me what services i need to stop. i have uninstalled htc syc ,uninstalled quick time,itunes,bonjour and anything which say apple in starting .i have uninstalled palm syc too. what more internal windows services you need to stop?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
What error is the kit giving?

If it's connection issues, you can create a Ubuntu LiveCD, if you can't figure it out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I can't say because I am not sitting at you computer, but you seem to have the right idea. You want to stop as much as you can - particularly things that suck resources and things that run on USB.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gregsarg:
"Any and all" antivirus ,or malware programs . In particular for windows machines , windows defender , Microsoft security essentials , AVG, norton utilities , or any other virus program, and "verify " they are not running in background fashion .

For windows machine , you can run "msconfig" , and determine your running services ,and shut them down individually if you prefer . Also make sure you are using a "main " USB port , and not an auxiliary port (found on the front of most windows machines )

Ensure that USB DEBUGGING is enabled , and your device is in charge only mode . Then "VERIFY " that you have properly downloaded a clean copy of the hack kit ,and unpacked it properly . I prefer the desktop . Then only run "hack ace " as administrator by right clicking the file and selecting "run as administrator "...

I have no knowledge of apple based machines or Linux boxes , so I can't help you there .

I've used this kit roughly 6 times , and by following the "effen manual " have not had a single error . The kit runs flawlessly in under 10 minutes in the proper environment ..

Read the manual 10 times , and check the PC !!!

I bid you good luck ....g
[HTC Inspire 4G] lordstein:
I think it's a lot to do, it would be best to install the computer's operating system again, I think to do that, it would be easier?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
If your computer is screwed up, then use a LiveCD. That's why it's recommended as the best option. Don't be thick.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gregsarg:
Agreed.....g
[HTC Inspire 4G] jayRokk:
I used this with my friends Inspire ...evrything went smooth but phone boots up to black screen any help?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
That's covered in the manual.
[HTC Inspire 4G] pissat4motion:
Thanks for the tool..I'm coming from a rooted xperia x10 and it was probably easier rooting the inspire.

Read the effen manual and it couldn't have been simpler..now I'm off to try some custom ROMs!
[HTC Inspire 4G] jayRokk:
I read the manual and did everything... ran program on a fresh partition and still nothing.. now it will detect the phone but when it gets to the flashing point it will say waiting on device
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
Hi,

My friend asked me to search a thread for rooting his HTC DHD, I found this is the best thread, and I have already equipped with Ubuntoo live cd to perform rooting as directed in the EFFEN MANUAL....

but only one doubt left is the folder of the kit "PD98IMG" with a note that says "Place a PD98IMG.zip here....." I would be grateful if somebody could help me... where can I find the zip PD98IMG.zip, do I really need to place this file here? if the version of the phone is FROYO..

Awaiting the guidelines

thanks in advance

Regards
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
You don't have to put a PD98IMG.ZIP file. The Hack Kit does everything. The file is in case you want to flash a different Rom o recovery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
If you really read the manual you would not be asking these kinds of questions.

Your fastboot drivers are not working. Fix them or use a Linux LiveCD, as the manual suggests.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
thanks a lot,

I should connect first to PC, debuging on, charge mode and enter the command in the terminal right?

I understand so far is only need to enter the above command in the Ubuntu terminal, and select item #1 in main menu.. it will do everything.....

could you please explain, what is the meaning of this point of FAQ in the EFFEN manual:

• Are you curious about the PA$$ K3Y yet? Every time the Hack Kit runs, ..............

Do I really have to copy and paste any pass key during the process of hack kit....if yes where can I find the kit folder on the Ubuntu downloaded by the Terminal command.

Please help me....

Many thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Hey before you attempt to root your cell make sure you do understand what you are about to do. Don't rush or you might get stuck. Everything is covered in Effen manual. Read as many times as necessary...what you are asking is on the manual.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
Kindly tell me, the kit will work with the following version of my friend's DHD with downgrading or without downgrading?

Android version : 2.2

baseband version : 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2

Kernel Version : 2.6.32.21-g88454e0 htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Thu Jan 13 0:25:06 CST 2011

Build Number : 1.83.415.4 CL327244 release-keys

Software Number : 1.83.415.4

Browser Version : WebKit 3.

Any harm to run the tool for above version of DHD,

please help,

Many thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
If you had read the Effen manual you probably would have seen this:

"Important Version Notes

If you are running WWE build versions 3.06.405.1, 3.12.405.1 or 3.13.161.3 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. Once the downgrade is complete, you can set up the phone and rerun the hack kit to complete the process.

This kit will hack all other known versions without data loss.

Rare cases of corrupted SDcards may lead to lost SDcard data. Make a backup before proceeding.

that's what I am talking about...read, but for comprenhension....
[HTC Inspire 4G] gregsarg:
Just an observation ...

Windows machines that have an AVG anti-virus program that is active , will bind the fastboot drivers on a vista machine .

I ran the hack kit with AVG present , but deactivated , and immediately got an error. I then uninstalled

AVG software , including it's associated drivers, and rebooted the PC.

The hack kit ran perfectly after the changes . And although the effen manual covers the removal or disabling of all antivirus programs ,AVG seems to attack the hack kit software the worst . At least in my environment .

The live Ubuntu CD would be the obvious choice in this case ,as removal of AVG is difficult at best .

I'm hoping this information can help a few of you having problems out there . And although I've successfully used the hack several times , I decided to unroot and test a few different environments to determine some trouble spots .

The hack kit is not the problem ....it's simply a case of bound files caused by resident software , and bad driver installation.

Also note : a few folks have tried using the drivers that are installed by HTC sync, and not the hack kit drivers . And while portions are identical , they are not the proper drivers for the hack kit ..( yes I've tested the HTC drivers too )....

The sync drivers will error the process , And should be uninstalled ...IMHO

Again , the kit runs flawlessly , if the PC is properly set up .

Good luck all, and PLEASE !!!....read the effen manual ...it's all in there ....g
[HTC Inspire 4G] lovemoddingmyphone:
Works like a charm. THANKS xD

---------- Post added at 08:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:38 AM ----------

refer to the effen manual
[HTC Inspire 4G] ndmuni:
this kit should work fine on HTC Inspire and HTC Desire HD Software versions below 3.06.405.1 which require the radio/kernel downgrade before a root exploit is available.

My software version is 3.13.707.4, does it mean that this kit won't work for my DHD? Appreciate a reply before i start. Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
No, it will work, but it will have to downgrade your version first. Every known DHD/Inspire release has worked. If it's 3.x, a full downgrade to 2.x is employed first. This wipes data. 2.x and 1.x are hacked with no data loss.

Really, keep reading.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tashsru:
So harsh....read the effen manual, wtf?

I have seen this over and over that you say this. but have you ever thought maybe some humans/people don't comprehend as well as others?. That they can do things learned by hands on, yet if its a book they get confused? and when they get freaked out or fearful people say read the effen manual? good grief,. for example take say a guy named "Joe"(hypothetical) he has had a htc hd2, then gets a inspire. he tries to hack it. After all he says, ok I hacked my hd2 good enough.. but, but someplace in the middle of his work something goes terribly wrong? and he can't refer back to the effen manual because he cant run any other programs on his computer while hacking the inspire.. after he has a screwed up phone.. and what does he read when asking for help.. you should have read the effen manual.. hell this may even happen to me.. not everything in life is as simple for everyone.. even reading the effen manual... some of the wording confuses me even, I have a very high IQ. and even a college degree....... and I say some of it is confusing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cwhitney24:
Simple answers would be:

1) this is created by attn. Someone doesn't like it or the way he runs things then they can find another way to attempt to root.

2) if someone can not comprehend the effen manual then maybe they do not need to have a rooted phone. Someone that does not read and can not understand it will 90% of the time have problems later and demand help.

Edit...also remember that xda is a development site not a help site.

I got your 10 char right here

Rocking Abso bacon...ics style
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
OK this needs to stop here. This is a development tool and if someone can't read a simple manual then maybe they should rethink doing something that could brick their device and does void their warrenty.

The manual is as simple as it can be.

Your so called IQ and degree doesn't mean alot here unless it is in mobile software engineering.

Rooting is not for everyone but alot think it is something cool to do. Understand it is alot more then that and carries very real risks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] M_T_M:
I smell a-trolling and a-flaming from a mile away sooooo....let's stop right now, deal?

If the info pertaining to this thread is hard to understand...read it agian and again. If the rest of you feel irritated by someone's post....refrain from insulting that person and report.

Have a great day and don't make me come back here as it will not be pretty, capishe? ;)

Cheers,

M_T_M
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I replied before I saw Zel's reply. If I had, I would have refrained. Thanks for cleaning it up.

Edited to add because as OP, I think I need to weigh in on the topic:

This is not meant to insult anyone in particular, but this is my policy, and how I maintain some modicum of sanity supporting the Hack Kit with well over 100K downloads:

I make sure the process and pitfalls are documented as clearly and concisely as I possibly can. Several of us look over the manual with each Hack Kit update, and when we see an opportunity or a need, we update the manual.

I insist that people read the manual before they get help.

Help is available for people who get stuck in spite of actually reading and following the manual.

Help is available for people who get their ACE phones messed up for whatever reason or bad info. In these cases, I reserve the right to lecture on the pitfalls of not reading the effen manual.

Help will NEVER be available in lieu of following the manual. No excuses are acceptable. Read the and follow the manual.

If anyone finds this process too complex, that person should go find something else to do.

If anyone has an issue with this policy, I don't care. I won't even debate it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lovemoddingmyphone:
It will work . It will automatically downgrade the firmware~!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ToPHeD:
Not sure if anyone else has had this problem, or if I am just too tired to be attempting this right now.. but the download link doesnt seem to be working for me.

Download:

US Mirror: aahk-13012012.zip

EU Mirror: aahk-13012012.zip

md5: d04975c6d085419c7c15f6d1934f7852 <--- These

Scratch that.. immediately after posting this, I attempted it again and it worked.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anfeldt24:
It worked for me last night.
[HTC Inspire 4G] madmax49201:
Just got done doing this and it was simple and straight forward. Easy if you reand the effin manual. You guys rock.
[HTC Inspire 4G] oFUNGUSo:
recently had to revert to stock as a last resort due to odd data issue that i couldn't seem to resolve otherwise (yes stock did fix it).......when i originally rooted this tool wasn't around

i read and read, and i read the effen manual multiple times. everything is pretty straight forward. everything went smoothly with drivers, and PC prep........or so i thought.

the process seemed to be running fine, my phone rebooted and had an HTC loading screen, towards the end....i saw some failures in the hack kit but that was right after it said there would be a normal failure.....phone rebooted, seemed like it was good to go, but no root. it DID downgrade my radio and install busy box installer......but i did not get root.

so, i tried starting over but now the hack kit dosnt run, it says something like

"either gold card failed or USB not work 100%"

tried starting completely from scratch again, uninstalling drivers, re installing, re-prepping the PC by shutting down every process that i was sure wouldnt hurt anything, formatting my SD card........same result. it was late that night so i gave up temporarily since my phone was (still is) in working condition but im getting ready to try again. i feel like there is some small detail ive missed even though ive read everything multiple times and once i figure it out my DERP moment will be obvious, but im not getting it right now.....

insight anyone?

edit: windows vista sucks....just in case you didnt know already
[HTC Inspire 4G] justsahid:
how to revert Sim UNlock on htc INspire

I need to send my htc inspire for repair, earlier i had unlocked,rooted the phone.

Now with ace hack kit i have reverted to S -ON and Stock ROM but my phone is still unlocked,I did try to use Sim Lock but that failed and nothing happened

Please help how can i get back to original att sim locked state.
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Simlock won't affect your warranty as long as you are s-on. Anyway, this is not the right thread to ask...go to the Q&A...
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Sim unlock does not violate warranty, since it can be done pressing the touch tone pad. Don't worry about it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Being simunlocked does not matter for warranty purposes.

@ fungus it could be your SD card, or not all conflicting USB services turned off

Edit- beaten too the punch by a few of you
[HTC Inspire 4G] glevitan:
Use the ubuntu liveCD. You are probably having issues with your USB drivers. Just in case try using a different sdcard.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
try a fresh sdcard? formatting does not help.

visit the IRC channel?
[HTC Inspire 4G] oFUNGUSo:
i do have a fresh sd card i can try.....ill give that a go tonight. ill try everything all over again from scratch with a fresh SD card. hopefully that will work.

at first i was convinced that would be fine just going back to stock as.....well the phone works fine.

well that frame of mind lasted less than 24 hours LOL
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
please help me

My cousin brought his DHD today and we are almost to start to run the kit with ubuntu for his DHD (stock froyo 1.83.415.4) of which he is 100% sure that it is in the factory Shipped status, I also checked it is Not rooted, But before running when I just checked the bootloader I found the following, I dont know this is Eng-S-off, or Radio S-off,

ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-0.85.0019

MICRIO-0438

RADIO 26.04.02.17_m2

eMMc-boot

etc...

My cousin is only 2 days with me..please tell me, is there any harm if I use the kit on the above staus phone which is showing already S-off.

Awaiting an urgent assistance pleeeeese...

Thanks in advance
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Yes its fine

Though being already soff, I would personally just flash cwr then a custom rom, but that's me
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
But its not rooted yet, How can I install CWM and ROM without rooting

Thanks,
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
Yes.

...................
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Just flash clockwork then a rom. No need for the hack kit. Come to the support channel, in my sig, if you need help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
You would flash cwr with a pd98img in hboot.

I would do as Anthony said and stop by the irc channel if you need help, they are a great bunch of people
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
2 reasons i am unable to join now,

1.my ip banned banned on irc

2. I am rushing to office now (morning here)

could you please brief the methode here..to flash cwm,
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Don't flash it as a PD98IMG. Flash the cwm-5.0.2.7-ace.zip via fastboot. It's located in tools/recovery in the kit. I don't feel like writing out detailed instructions...

What's your ip? I'll unban you and walk you through it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
Thanks mate

im on the way already to office, time difference is a big matter

Just tell me any harm to run the kit on not rooted but s-off status, i shall try when i back home if you are not availab

many thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
can you unban my ip.178.61.176.141
[HTC Inspire 4G] Anthony1s:
Alright, but don't be an idiot in there again. I did remember you from a few days ago and I'm not 100% sure, but it sounds like you're making up a different story for the same phone, to get our help again. I also know that it takes a lot to piss off the person that banned you, so you must've been especially difficult. I'm just gonna leave it at that.... Now get in there, so I can help you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ZACQ8:
My dear friend, that was not me.....

I already managed to Hack my cousin's DHD just now with your excellent Tool,

I tryed first for CWM flash with windows 7 , writing recovery failed...I dont know why...

then I tried in the name of GOD your AAHK, the great tool.. on Ubuntu, I Succeeded.

Now ARHD runnig....

Thank you very much for all the support,

Best Regards

Zaheed
[HTC Inspire 4G] oFUNGUSo:
yesssssssss finally mission accomplished!

thanks for the help in the IRC last night/early this morning! i want to say it was a guy with paxton....or camaro is his tag. either way thanks!

also, thanks to the person who called me an idiot for asking one silly question. right back at ya ;)

after a failed attempt in windows (hack kit ran, downgraded radio, but failed to root) then multiple failed attempts for my phone to even be seen after that by the hack kit. i tried the ubuntu liveCD. that was failing as well........in the end the friendly and helpful person that was assisting me suggested that i re-RUU stock again and start over.

did that this morning and it went PERFECTLY with Ubuntu liveCD. again that's for the help and patience with me!!!