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[HTC Inspire 4G] Jackzilla:
Okay.. I AM UBER NOOB.

I recently (read: when this thing was released) switched from an iphone (for the past 3 years) to Android.

So I have NO IDEA about most of the lingo used when talking about rooting.

So far, I followed all the steps and everything worked well, up until the point of typing in "hackerize-ace clean".

1) Is ADB debugging the same as the USB debugging? I have tried to search for "enable ADB debugging" to no avail. If it's the same (which I think it is) then that's not the issue.

2) When I type "hackerize-ace clean" into the CMD window, I get

"hackerize-ace clean rm failed for /sdcard/PD98IMG.zip, No such file or directory"

Not sure what to do. I went through all the steps again with the same results.

Again, Im uber noob, so please be specific!!'

'

Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
You're right, usb debugging is what you want.

Judging from the posts above, you should be okay to proceed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] s_uperd_ave:
no cell service or data

I'm pretty sure I've done everything correctly, I've flashed the telus kernal, and I have no cell service, can anyone help me out, I would really appreciate it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jackzilla:
Okay. Thanks. I got it all worked out in IRC.
[HTC Inspire 4G] xdtmp:
Hi, Attn1, so sometimes if I get it to be mounted to /dev/sdd1, then I should use "of=/dev/sdd" instead? What's the reason to skip the last number "1"?

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Did you put you sim/sdcard cover back on?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
sdd is the device. sdd1 is the partition on the device. you want to apply the gold card image to the device, not the partition.
[HTC Inspire 4G] scottt60514:
I've made it to the terminal emulator. After the phone downgraded an emulator wasn't installed so I downloaded one from the market. Now when I enter

cd /data/local/tmp/rage I get "can't cd to /data/local/tmp/rage" I searched but can't seem to find an answer. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] shad0wf0x:
Thanks for this attn1. Worked great.
[HTC Inspire 4G] turbo_tdc:
Thank you attn1 for the hack kit. Everything went smoothly and i was able to get root.

I used your v2 kit is there any difference between v2 and v8? Maybe a radio update?

If anyone knows can they tell me please because i flashed with v2 and if there is a benefit to v8 i can flash that one as well.

Thank you attn1 and everyone
[HTC Inspire 4G] s_uperd_ave:
that was totally it, pretty frustrating, stayed up way too late trying to figure it out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jowilk:
hi, noobie here, i created goldcard using my samsung 8g card and using v2 w/v4 docs. later, found v8 and tried to format the card using sd card adaptor on my laptop. it said it could not because it was busy. questions, can i go back to stock with card? is there a diff v2 vs v8 when creating goldcard? btw, great job att1!!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Who said to "cd /data/local/tmp/rage"

The docs say enter:

/data/local/tmp/rage
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Folks, no advantage to V8 (or any other version) if you have already finished the process.
[HTC Inspire 4G] scottt60514:
Every time I try that I get "not found". Any reason why terminal emulator wouldn't be on the phone after the downgrade?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
how are you entering that if the terminal emulator isn't there?

And yes, you need to make sure USB debugging is enabled after downgrade.

Why not come into IRC and we'll sort this out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] turbo_tdc:
Thank you attn1 for a fast reply. You are a hero to people who want control of their device..

Keep up the great work!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] psufan5:
/data/local/tmp/root Not Found - any way to fix this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yeah,

Check out V8 or stop in the IRC chat room.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bigdavedaniels:
Do you install the hack kit to the phone or computer? I installed it on my phone and theres no way to access it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
So without reading anything of this thread and without reading the docs in the contents of the kit, you just downloaded it stuffed it on your phone? I will help people who are legitimately stuck, but this is not one of those situations.

At this point, you have two options:

Read/research just little bit with brain in gear and answer your own question

Give up on this method
[HTC Inspire 4G] psufan5:
I fixed my problems. I just looked where the terminal was searching for the required files and adb'd them to their proper places, then ran root again. Worked like a charm :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] psufan5:
@attn1

Followed the directions to the T and had issues - root wasnt where it was supposed to be, su, and superuser.apk (im at work file names might be off) were not in their places. I manually copied them to the proper locations via ADB.

I was doing this on windows 7 64bit if that makes a difference. I checked and rechecked all steps and I didnt miss anything.

Either way im up and running :) Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] sllpm8:
Internet issues after rooting

Hi I am new to this website and I rooted my phone yesterday. When I access the internet I am receiving the message, 'access to this URL has been blocked.' Any reason why? It is only if I am on the network, WiFi works like usual for searching the net. Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] UberEgo:
Hey, thanks for banning me from the IRC. Sorry I had 2 RILO sessions open to the servers I work on an another remote session into a client computer trying to resolve some issues for my job while you were trying to tell me something 3 minutes prior. Not sure banning was really necessary but it's yours to do whatever I guess and yes I was in need of help. Having a job sucks sometimes......
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
yeah I have a job too, and you were sucking up my valuable time not answering any of my questions and provided all kinds of crap info i didnt ask you for, then being unresponsive altogether.

I don't owe you anything, so when people come into the irc channel for help, I expect them to wait their turn and then answer our questions directly, accurately, and immediately. This is how we diagnose what's wrong. If you can't do that, let us know and come back when you can. But ignoring me and wasting my time - like you did - is going to piss me off every time. You do not get to use my time your way.

So yeah, now you can go find help elsewhere. The information is out there, look at the refs in the hack kit docs and start from there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] scottt60514:
A big thanks to attn1. He was patient enough to help a newbie through some self induced issues.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dallasjim:
attn1, thank you for your simple instructions on how to root. I did it two weeks ago and it worked great!! Since IRS's Bounty Thread was closed I cannot ask what Bubby123 did that you had not already done. I was thinking a Bubby root would did not need a Gold Card. Keep up the awesome work!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] pside15:
attn1,

Just wanted to give ya a big thanks for taking the time to help me through my boot loop problem I had earlier today. I really appreciate it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Fastcar540i:
osx

What would I need to do this on OSX? Goldcard too? as in goldcard software for use on OSX
[HTC Inspire 4G] indoz:
I've noticed the same hiccup. Normally it's only momentarily and after a sec or two the cellular network usually kicks in. Also make sure that in the initial set up you choose WIFI and Data connection, not WIFI only. Hope this helps and good luck
[HTC Inspire 4G] indoz:
I'm new to this thread, and hope that I'm not stepping on anyones toes or reposting what someone else has already mentioned. I found a video on you tube that helped me through the process. It doesn't go hand and hand with the manual, but pretty close.

Search, "Unleashing the HTC Inspire 4G [Root, Unlock, S-OFF]" on youtube, it helped me a lot

Again, sorry if I'm out of line.
[HTC Inspire 4G] buckeyemike:
Many thanks to ATTN1 for the hack kit and the ROM. The process was painless and quick. The ROM is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] crazymman2:
How do i get to youre irc channel?

Im getting this when i try to type hackerize-ace setup-downgrde

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

error: device not found

Starting adb shell to test temp root, please be patient...

if you see a '#' prompt, okay to proceed

if you see a '$' prompt, temproot failed

type exit at the prompt to continue

The system cannot find the path specified.

error: device not found
[HTC Inspire 4G] 2kgt:
Try the link posted in his signature.
[HTC Inspire 4G] crazymman2:
can anyone help me with this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jayheit75:
Will it have 3g or 4g with the t-mobile sim card in it....
[HTC Inspire 4G] tpbklake:
Neither one. With a TMobile SIM you will only get EDGE data speeds because TMobile uses a different frequency (1700) for it's 3G/4G data and the Inspire only supports 850/1900.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jayheit75:
So there is no way to change the frequency..so you can get the 3g or 4g data...sorry im a noob....
[HTC Inspire 4G] Goddrick:
Trouble Downgrading the ROM

I'm having some trouble downgrading the ROM

I get to the point where i run the "hackerize-ace setup-downgrade" package in CMD and I get a message that says "The system cannot find the path specified.

"

The CMD output is below

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]
Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>C:\Users\Aleem\Desktop\Android\Ace Hack Kit
'C:\Users\Aleem\Desktop\Android\Ace' is not recognized as an internal or externa
l command,
operable program or batch file.

C:\Windows\system32>cd C:\Users\Aleem\Desktop\Android\Ace Hack Kit

C:\Users\Aleem\Desktop\Android\Ace Hack Kit>hackerize-ace setup-downgrade
adb server is out of date. killing...
* daemon started successfully *
2214 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.246s)
2209 KB/s (15837 bytes in 0.007s)
mmap() failed. Operation not permitted

Starting adb shell to test temp root, please be patient...
if you see a '#' prompt, okay to proceed
if you see a '$' prompt, temproot failed
type exit at the prompt to continue

The system cannot find the path specified.
#
[HTC Inspire 4G] JoshRH:
I apologize as I am brand new to Android but when it mentions the instructions are in the "archive", how do I access that? Losing my mind trying to find it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Extract the file (I suggest the C: drive since it makes a shorter path to navigate to) and click on "README-WINDOWS" if you're using a windows os or "README-LINUX-OSX" if that's what you're using.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Sounds like a driver problem to me. Try installing HTC Sync, if you haven't already.
[HTC Inspire 4G] JoshRH:
I can understand how frustrating this must be for people who read this forum and are around to provide help to those who are new but I have a pretty large question..

I recently got an Inspire and I want to put the stock Gingerbread ROM on my phone. I am simply looking for the form factor of the Inspire with the software of the Nexus S.

I have spent countless hours searching throughout these forums for even part of an answer to my question and have done absolutely nothing but confused myself further.. I have jailbroken my iPhone, used home brew on my Pre and constantly switched to leaked firmwares on my Blackberries but what is required to get into my Inspire (on the open software company mind you) is on the verge of impossible for someone such as myself.

As I understand walking me through this process would be very difficult I am simply looking for an answer to my question of, Is it possible to load Gingerbread onto the Inspire at this time?

Thanks to anyone for any help in advance!
[HTC Inspire 4G] cnnxda:
nvm got it
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
CM7 is Gingerbread

HTC Inspire Clockwork Recovery * CM7(kang) * Eng S-Off
[HTC Inspire 4G] tpbklake:
No, the radio and its frequencies are hardware and there is nothing that can be configured or set to change those frequencies. If you use the Inspire on the US TMobile network you are going to be limited to EDGE data speeds.
[HTC Inspire 4G] eric70634:
2 quick questions...when making a gold card can I format my card using the phone? If not...can I mount the phone as a disk drive and format it on my comp with the card in the phone? Thanks yall!
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
That's how I did it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] eric70634:
Thanks. I'm gonna give it a try tonight. I watched the vids on YouTube which helped A LOT because I'm fresh to this style of rooting.
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
I don't think I would have been able to accomplish this if not for r34p3r's video. Definitely a nice tool
[HTC Inspire 4G] eric70634:
Same here. I wouldn't have attempted it til I saw that.
[HTC Inspire 4G] kezell:
I just want to take a moment and thank attn1. I was lost at a few steps in the process of getting this hack kit to work. I joined the IRC chat room and he took the time to get me going.

You have a donation coming your way pal, Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] crazymman2:
I've completed the hack kit and the phone is working fine. So I went to sleep got up this morning and went to work. Tried to make a phone call and realized I have no sound. People can hear me but I can't hear them nor can I hear ringtones. Any idea how to fix this. Also wanted to say attn1 was a huge help to me last night in the chat room. Thanks a lot.
[HTC Inspire 4G] GAPY427:
Hi,

I've successfully created a goldcard. Now I'm trying to use the Hack Kit. Do I install the Hack Kit .jar file onto my SD card as well as the Inspire ROM and Telus kernel? It is then I go into recovery? Sorry, but it's been a while since I last rooted with my EVO.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Are you still using the downgrade ROM? If so, you can either flash the kernel from the 1st post of this thread, or you can flash any of the ROMs in this forum.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Unzip the hack kit onto your computer. I usually put in at the root of my C: drive. The instructions are in the kit.

Your ROM and kernel (if necessary) go on your SD card and are flashed with clockworkrecovery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] crazymman2:
Yes I guess I'm still using the downgraded Rom. How do I flash a new one?
[HTC Inspire 4G] GAPY427:
This is what I've been doing (I extracted the hack kit to the root of my C:

Start/Run/type in "cmd"

C:\Users\(My Name)\hackerize-ace setup-downgrade

This is the message that keeps popping up: 'hackerize-ace' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
You'll need to "cd c:\" in the command prompt

That will put you in the root of c: Then try to run the command
[HTC Inspire 4G] eric70634:
I'm putting a file named root on c drive...what's the command to get it to c:/root/ or to that file name to type the commands needed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
cd C:/root
[HTC Inspire 4G] homeslice976:
If you created a folder on your C: drive called "root" and extracted the contents to this folder, then you would enter "cd c:\root" in the command prompt, and this will "change directories (cd)" to C:\root. If you just extracted everything to C:, and all of the files/folders are sitting on your C: drive, it would just be "cd c:\" and now you'll be at the root of your c: drive
[HTC Inspire 4G] eric70634:
Awesome. Appreciate the help yall.
[HTC Inspire 4G] sois:
Hi guys, I think I just finished rooting the phone. Somewhere in the process, my network stopped working. I have an X above the signal indicator. I am not getting any service. On the wireless options tab, the Mobile Network option is greyed out. Did I miss a step? Thanks!

Leaving this for entertainment.... I didn't realize that the bottom cover had to be on the phone to get the sim card to register. I put it back on and I'm good to go. Rooted! Thank you!

The reason I did this is because I wanted to use an old SD card as my gold card and use the new 8 GB one as my data one. Do I have to keep the gold card in after i'm rooted? Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] GAPY427:
Tell me about it. I successfully created a goldcard, but when I tried to root my phone, I gave up. I hope that someone will provide detailed instructions on how to root with some of the software created by other users. I'm thinking though that I will wait for a one-click solution.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Once you're done rooting, you can take the card out and leave it out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] PorkMoon587:
Hey need some help. I got to the part where you enter ./gfree -f it runs through does all that and says done at the end but when I enter /data/local/tmp/root is says not found. When I go to rom manager it tells me I must root my phone to gain superuser functions.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Stop watching the video and read the v9 docs.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
It's pretty evident by now that there will be no true one-click solution.

I scripted as much as possible, and there are only 4 script commands that you can cut & paste. I chose to use scripts so you could see feedback and error messages when they occur.

You need a goldcard. You need to run those 4 scripted steps from your pc. You need to run a couple commands from terminal on the phone.

This isn't that complicated if you read the docs and take it one step at a time. Really, if you can't do these things with all the help available from those who have been there, then no root for you.

- rootnazi
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
The Youtube vid is wrong for the new windows procedure. Stick to the docs when you actually do it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] PorkMoon587:
Ok I picked up on the instructions where I left the video. I opened Visionary+ clicked temproot now it did its thing then went to rom manager clicked flash clockworkmod recovery and it said error occurred while attempting to run privleged commands
[HTC Inspire 4G] PorkMoon587:
if i reboot into recovery will that help at all?
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Open your superuser app and make sure there is a green dot next to Rom manager. If you reboot, you will need to use visionary again to temp root.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Did you reboot the phone first?
[HTC Inspire 4G] orion421:
Just finished using this kit to root my inspire. Worked like a charm after getting my gold card correct. attn1 is very helpful and willing to take the time to explain anything you ask. I highly recommend this method to root your phone. Not only will you get great support but if you don't know how to use adb yet it gives you a glimpse of what a powerful tool it can be. Two thumbs up!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Fastcar540i:
I'm having the same problem with "model ID incorrect" what was the fix?

Thanks in advance
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Probably a bad gold card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] macdude15:
hellpp i need to know if i should proceed or not!

when i enter the comand in cmd i get

"Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600]

Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Windows\system32>cd c:\Inspire Root

c:\Inspire Root>hackerize-ace setup-downgrade

1241 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.439s)

1189 KB/s (15837 bytes in 0.013s)

mmap() failed. Operation not permitted

Starting adb shell to test temp root, please be patient...

if you see a '#' prompt, okay to proceed

if you see a '$' prompt, temproot failed

type exit at the prompt to continue

The system cannot find the path specified.

#"

should i still continue even if i get the "The system cannot find the path specified" Reply ASAP thanks!???
[HTC Inspire 4G] Amiramac:
I'm Stuck at the same point ...

can someone help us please ?
[HTC Inspire 4G] cstayton:
I'm trying to download the hack kit but all i get is a blank screen the download never starts, thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] orion421:
This might be a little late but enter exit

then continue with the instructions.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Kizzmiazz:
Well guys I'm joining the noob inspire hack group lol. Hey attn1 you probally don't remember me, I was one of your faithful followers in the Aria community but then went and bought a captivate. Well I picked up my inspire last night and I'm lost lol. Ilk join the irc tonight to hopefully get some help lol and learn how to hack this beast . Nice to see you here, I remember you do so awesome work and your great dev :)

Sent From My HTC Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] Joelpatrick:
I'm having trouble at the downgrade rom section:

My phone restarts into bootloader mode - i press power and looks like the screen on the video except it doesnt ask me to install update - once that screen is done it goes to a screen that says "Checking PD98IMG.zip" with a yellow status bar at the top right. One it is done it goes to a screen that says "hboot usb plub" at the top with options fastboot, recovery, factory reset, simlock, image crc. What am I doing wrong?

I have been following the instructions and video to a T. The only thing Ive found that differs in the video is when in the command prompt after I type the initial downgrade. I get the # symbol but above that it said "the system cannot find the path specified". I am so lost.

Starting adb shell to test temp root, please be patient...

if you see a '#' prompt, okay to proceed

if you see a '$' prompt, temproot failed

type exit at the prompt to continue

The system cannot find the path specified.

# exit

exit

--set_version set. VERSION will be changed to: 1.31.405.6

Patching and backing up partition 17...

c:\Inspire Root>hackerize-ace install-downgrade

Be patient - pushing the downgrade ROM to your SDCARD.

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

1869 KB/s (301004498 bytes in 157.230s)

c:\Inspire Root>
[HTC Inspire 4G] JackSteel06:
I followed the instructions/youtube video on this but am stuck on at Temp Root and Radio-S off.

In the terminal emulator I enter /data/local/tmp/rage and it says : not found

Where did I go wrong? please help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Did you get any errors when you ran hackerize-ace rage?
[HTC Inspire 4G] sixteh:
I ran setup-downgrade, which gave me no device found for the second part the first time. I ran it a second time and it returned a #. Once I ran install-downgrade (which pushed the ROM no problem) and hit the power button, however, it returns "no image" a couple times when checking for the image.

As far as I can tell I've done everything right. What's up?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Twin7791:
I also have the same problem.

In the terminal emulator I enter /data/local/tmp/rage and it says : not found

I did encounter errors in the other part

'cannot stat 'tools/root/rage': No such file or directory

1640 KB/s (134401 bytes in 0.080s)

Unable to chmod /data/local/tmp/*: No such file or directory

1429 KB/s (76101 bytes in 0.052s)'
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
I ran into the same thing today. Two tries to run hackerize-ace setup-downgrade is normal for me, but the no image thing was new. I started over with setup-downgrade and everything was smooth sailing from there.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
How did hackerize-ace clean go? Any errors? After downgrading, did you go through the factory set-up process on the downgrade rom so you could re-select usb debugging?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tracym:
goldcard issues

I am still waiting on the email for the goldcard image?

how long should that take?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Sharp Rock:
Almost instantly for me.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Did it get sent to your junk email folder? It took just a few seconds for me to receive it as well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tracym:
it was stuck in the master spam filter for our corp email....

Got it done, gold card completed.

How the do open this ace hack kit download? it's a .gz file...

open with winzip?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Sharp Rock:
Good job on the Gold Card!

Personally, I use 7-Zip for most of my unzipping.

Good luck with your task. Take your time, follow instructions. Don't get creative! :D