yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Inspire 4G] jznomoney:
ATTENTION !!!!! You cannot create a goldcard with the inspire. You must obtain a different HTC device. I used my HTC Aria and it worked fine. The inspire does not read the CID from the sdcard. It shows the same on every sdcard.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rwon:
I need a friend with a phone...i'll take my sd to work tomorrow lol
[HTC Inspire 4G] borguesian:
I made one on mine...
[HTC Inspire 4G] ljwnow:
Use mmc2 instead of mmc0 in the command and you will make it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lrs421:
Great Borg, now I have to play catch up!
[HTC Inspire 4G] mmilestone:
EXACTLY! This is the way I did it. I used GoldCard Helper App in the Market and used the mmc2 values. If people read the thread (Which is only 8 pages...so far) they'd have learned it by page 5.

People! ljwnow is right. You don't need another device! Just use the app mentioned and use the mmc2 value instead of mmc0.
[HTC Inspire 4G] borguesian:
Not too bad, takes a few tries.
[HTC Inspire 4G] r_3:
lol same here..
[HTC Inspire 4G] Monkeyfeng:
played around for the hack for three hours. No luck!

Don't if its the gold card's problem or I missed step.

Somehow, the error "Model ID Incorrect" keeps popping. No idea how to fix it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bori1030:
where do i find the instuctions for useing this hack kit? cant find it
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
is there an alternate link to download the hack kit ?

because everytime i try to download it from the link provided it always timesout on me

any help will be appreciated thanks in advance
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
can somebody please upload the hack kit to a different file hosting site because i can not download it from the link provided it keeps timing out on me any help will be greatly appreciated
[HTC Inspire 4G] dgaud007:
The instructions are in the tar file. Just download the archive and extract.

Thanks to attn1 for putting this together. Overall, I was successfully rooted and am now using Android Revolution. Just some comments after spending a day and a half rooting my phone:

1. I couldn't create the goldcard with the hack kit. It would always yield a MODEL ID INCORRECT or NO IMAGE error when doing the INSTALL-DOWNGRADE step. I had to use the SimpleGUI method to create the GOLDCARD and then continue with the Hack Kit (because I couldn't get the SimpleGUI program to push the rage file to my device...). I also tried goldcard helper, but same result. I tried 3 cards.

2. In Ubuntu (10.10 64bits) make sure the card is UMNOUNTED (use Disk Utility or GParted) and that this command:

if=goldcard.img of=/dev/sdb

is typed WITHOUT the individual device number or the card will get corrupted.

3. The 1st time the Clockwork Recovery installation failed. I rebooted and tried it again successfully.

4. Also, I had some trouble initially getting my ADB to work (???? no permissions error), which I solved by renaming the android rules file to /etc/udev/rules.d/99-android.rules. Inside the rules files, make sure you have the correct vendor ID (run lsusb with the phone connected) as explained in jerichod's post at the end HERE.

Again, thanks to attn1, bubby323 and jerichod!
[HTC Inspire 4G] schlockmaster:
Thank You

Here are the simple steps I took to insure that I could root my Insipre.

1. Use the included 8gb Memory Card that came with your phone.

2. Use your phones /Settings/SD Card feature to format your Micro SD Card.

3. Use the SIMPLE GOLD CARD application for Windows to create your Gold Card. It works like a charm with the SD card installed in the phone and seen by Windows.

4. If you find that the commands are not working try them again. Disconnect your phone, switch from Charge Only to Drive and Back. Just try refreshing the connections. Then make a connection to your phone with ADB Devices and start typing the commands. (Please make sure you have setup the paths in your Windows system or macintosh system so it can find the files for the Hack Kit).

Those were my biggest problems. After repeated tries and verifying my typing it finally worked. The most important issue is insuring that the SD Card shows up as GOLDCARD and then its likely to work. Once you have downgraded the Rom to the Desire HD Rom its pretty much a walk in the park and just a question of following the instructions to the letter.
[HTC Inspire 4G] callmerayn:
This is still a problem with me.

Ive rooted three times now and have been very unsatisfied each time.

Can XDA please develop a quick root that will include radio on?

i something as easy as the captivate?

one click.bang.

full root on stock ROM?

all i want is to root without losing any sound.

how can it be that difficult.

they say its like the DESIRE well why cant they root like it.

I dont want anything special.

Just a simple root.

Superuser would be nice too but not required.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Nothing special? Just a simple root? Sorry this process doesn't suit you, but it is what it is. You are part of XDA now, why don't you do what you want, if you don't think it's all that difficult?

In the meantime, why waste bandwidth in an already large thread bellyaching about what already works for most people? The hack kit has about five thousand downloads. Most of those downloads will translate to a rooted phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] skylinegtrvspec:
can anybody tell me what i doing wrong once i issue the hack i get this

Paramter must be one of:

devices

setup-downgrade

install-downgrade

setup-radio

flash-radio

clean

rage

C:\>desire\hackerize-ace install-downgrade

The system cannot find the path specified.

Be patient - pushing the downgrade ROM to your SDCARD.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\>desire\hackerize-ace install-downgrade

The system cannot find the path specified.

Be patient - pushing the downgrade ROM to your SDCARD.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\>desire\hackerize-ace install-downgrade

The system cannot find the path specified.

Be patient - pushing the downgrade ROM to your SDCARD.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\>desire\hackerize-ace install-downgrade

The system cannot find the path specified.

Be patient - pushing the downgrade ROM to your SDCARD.

The system cannot find the path specified.

The system cannot find the path specified.

C:\>
[HTC Inspire 4G] I Am Stuck:
Hi, new here to the XDA forums and first time rooter so I would like to say hello to everybody! I know this sounds incredibly dumb and semi-off-topic, but is there anything I should be doing when I download the HTC windows usb drivers installation folder? I just unzip and that's it? Nothing else? It say's installation instructions in the archive, but to me that is pretty vague, either that or Im over complicating things. Are there instructions on the xda site or instructions in the folder? I don't quite understand. I want to know everything that I should be doing BEFORE I begin rooting, so I wont have to be coming back on these forums and debugging you guys hahaha lame joke..but in all seriousness, I have looked at the instructions for the hack kit and they dont seem too complicated. Read through the entire thread as well and now I know what I should and should not be doing (i.e fast boot off, debugging mode on, charge only, cover on for internet access etc. etc), but I mean is there anything that I should do before I begin the kit instructions? Because anything that is not mentioned, I will surely screw up on.

Thank you whoever you are for taking the time to read my long and off-topic post that I could have summed up in two sentences. Thank you attn1 for providing this hack kit! I am sure I will root my inspire with this method you worked hard to make for the community and I =)
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
Great User name Stuck :D

You should INSTALL the HTC USB drivers.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zachs_xda:
@I Am Stuck

I think Windows does not prompt you for the ADB drivers (which you can download in the OP) unless you put your phone to HTC sync mode when you connect it to your computer. In which case, you'll need to browse to the folder with the ADB drivers to get it to install.

Win7 is a bit more tricky. On mine, it simply said can't install drivers and gave up. So I had to go into the device manager and manually do an "Upgrade driver".

Also, don't forget to enable USB debugging under "Menu --> Applications --> Development" before you start the gold card creation process.

HTH.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ghost20666:
Attn1 is great... his hack kit is great. If you cat figure it out well... quit *****ing. Thanks to everyone who helped me though and answered questions! THIS WORKS! Thanks again all!
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
I hope this isn't too off-topic; let's say I wanted to try out different radios and wasn't keen on eng s-off. Would I be able to drop different radio.img files into the PD98IMG zip located in the radio folder of the hack kit, and then run setup-radio, flash-radio, and clean? It seems like a safer way to try out radios than doing an eng s-off.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
No that wont work. You have to have eng s off.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
So how does the hack kit change from the radio in the downgrade back to the stock radio? We only do radio s-off with it, right?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yes, that will work. Make sure you check the md5sums of the img files you are bundling.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Incorrect. You do not need eng S-Off to update radios. The method in the hack kit works reliably.

And fwiw, using fastboot flash with an eng hboot to update radios is not such a great idea.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Thanks!

10char
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Good to know. I thought you had to have eng s off to replace your radio.
[HTC Inspire 4G] maevro:
I am so frustrated. I loved your ROMs on my other HTC devices but I am still stuck with the original ROM.

I can create a Gold Card, thats not a problem but I dont understand what to do next. Im at a standstill and I feel like a fool.

Its driving me nuts. Why did they make this device so much different than my Aria/Liberty and Incredible?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ChrisGrab86:
Worked great. Sound is horrible and radio says H now instead of H+ like it used to. How do I fix?
[HTC Inspire 4G] RAGE 33:
hello,

maybe you can help me, I have literally tired everything to get this to work but have not been sucessfull. After I download the hack and extract the files into my designated "inspire root" file folder I can not get my device found after I enter "adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid" it says deamon started and then immediately errors and says device not found.

I have done everything that is required and recommended prior to downloading.

-I turned off all anit virus and malware/spywar

-i turned off my firewall protection

-I downloaded HTC sync and then uninstalled sync leaving the drivers

-I downloaded the windows drivers from this page

- my phone's SD card was correctly formatted

- my phone is in "charge only" mode and USB debugging is "on"

I have tried this more than 10 times with all these tasks done before downloading. each new attempt i restarted my computer and my phone with absolutley no luck.

is there a simple one program/on click root program for the HTC inspire 4G, why isn't it like other android phones? Any help would be greatly appreciated

thanks,

RAGE 33
[HTC Inspire 4G] rcquartz:
after creating a goldcard using OSX, SD is corrupted? any info?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ChrisGrab86:
Did you eject SD in osx? I think if you just pull it out it gets corrupted
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Have you unzipped the hack kit and opened the readme file? It's all spelled out there. Maybe some more detail on exactly what is tripping you up would be helpful.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
H only is normal. You're still getting H+, there just isn't an icon for H+ in the European roms. Here's the sound fix: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=972725
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Try the goldcard helper from the android market to get your reverse CID number. Then pick back up in the hack kit instructions at that point. Make sure you use mmc2, as there will probably be a mmc1 number given by goldcard helper as well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] neurodave:
What am I doing wrong? I have downgraded to a EURO build, and the phone is rooted. I flashed the radio as well, but for whatever reason when I go into ROM manager and install from SD, it reboots and gets stuck on a Droid with a yield sign screen. If I try to install "update.zip" it says the update didn't pass signature. What gives?
[HTC Inspire 4G] gflare:
Could someone please sticky this thread? It's managed to save a lot of people (including me) when other methods have failed.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Did you flash the recovery first? Try flashing recovery 3.0.0.6 first.
[HTC Inspire 4G] superhornetace:
Hey, I'm using the ace hack kit V9 to root my inspire 4g, and when i enter /data/local/tmp/root, i get not found or permission denied. CAn anyone help me? Please im really desperate. If not, please tell me how to unroot my phone. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
did you type root or rage? /data/local/tmp/root
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
make sure you allow rage in your virus software.
[HTC Inspire 4G] habanosrus:
That or just disable antivirus while rooting then reactivate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
You're not following the youtube video, are you? Old versions of the hack kit had a /data/local/tmp/root step, but V9 doesn't.

If you've successfully ran ./gfree -f and sync, then you're ready to move on to root through the visionary app.
[HTC Inspire 4G] I Am Stuck:
I am stuck! No really it's my name!

Hey guys, I am Stuck!

Alright so I am the step where I just rebooted my phone from downgrading, enabled usb debugging mode to type hackerize-ace clean and Im getting this message:

rm failed for /sdcard/PD98IMG.zip, no such file or directory

Any thoughts? I followed the steps exactly till this part came up.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zachs_xda:
That means you've done it (hackerize-ace clean) before and the file's already been removed. You'll be alright just moving on to the next step.
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
Help w/ root

Attn1, U banned from you channel listed on the front page. I was following the directions as best I could. I set-up a gold card and I'm now trying to downgrade, but I don't where to find hackerize-ace setup-downgrade
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
To use this method, you need a basic understanding of the command prompt on your computer and how to navigate in it. If you have that, then this is a very simple process. We were more than patient with you. You were simply NOT following directions. When you do, it will work. If you can't, then you should not be attempting this process. If you lack the basic skills needed to complete it, then you will end up with something that isn't working and that you can't return.
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
help w/ downgrade

Im trying to downgrade, I realize where I made my mistake before attn1, I am sorry for not following the instructions properly. Thank you for supplying this, I will donate after I root. I am still having trouble with the downgrade however.

C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\hackkit>C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\hackkit\hackerize-ace.cmd

setup-downgrade

1561 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.349s)

249 KB/s (15837 bytes in 0.062s)

property service neutered.

killing adbd. (should restart in a second or two)

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

error: device not found

C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\hackkit>C:\Users\Steve\Desktop\hackkit\hackerize-ace.cmd

setup-downgrade

1676 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.325s)

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.

#

no matter what i enter after the # it doesn't work, please help
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
ok nvm, i didn't type exit after the #, i found that in an online video. I am now starting the temp root Daemon started and working now
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
rooting process

Attn1, you were right, it is all written there. I figured out where I went wrong, and I am now updating the phone in HBOOT. Thank you for everyone's help, again Attn1 I apologize for being a noob.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
No problem. I guess I pissed you off enough to get your brain in gear. I removed your ban. Make sure you follow the DOCS and not the video. The video is wrong later in the process.
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
It still list me as banned, I just have a quick question after I install clockworkMod recovery. Do i leave v3.0.0.9 or do i flash an old version before I run cmd for radio?
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
I am running 3.0.0.6, which is the latest and should be fine.
[HTC Inspire 4G] nsnc:
attn1, is this true if we want to flash recovery image as well? Would I be able to drop only the stock recovery.img file into the PD98IMG zip and flash it? I am stuck with CWM showing me blank screen and want to restore back the stock recovery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yeah, I think so, unless your recovery partition is messed up.

But if you are S-OFF, the fix is not hard. It's not clockwork that's messing you up - it just wasn't installed correctly.

If you are using windows, run the following steps:

hackerize-ace install-downgrade

hackerize-ace clean

hackerize-ace rage

Skip the phone terminal steps - you already have S-OFF and don't need those. That step just installs what you need to finish up. Pick up on the Visionary step and finish per the guide and you should be fine.
[HTC Inspire 4G] snd5014:
ROOTED!

Finished everything you said attn1, now I have my phone rooted. Just a quick question as I move on from here. In order to flash new roms and kernels do I need to have my goldcard in, or can I use my other sdCard. And if I switch sdCards what will I lose.
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
No, once you have s-off and supercid (from the gfree step) there is no more need for a gold card for that device. You can now use any sdcard you like, including the gold card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dgaud007:
I had the same question, but I flashed Android Revolution 3.2 this morning from my standard SD Card, not my goldcard, and I had no problems. I think it may be needed for some other carrier branded roms / radios... ahh.. what the hell do I know anyway!
[HTC Inspire 4G] gunnyman:
Once you have rooted. You can put the goldcard away in a drawer, or throw it away or whatever. You will only need it again if your phone gets taken completely back to stock ATT with S-off disabled.

It is ONLY needed to install the "unauthorized" downgraded ROM.
[HTC Inspire 4G] walkert:
I am having problems with the kit. I have the goldcard created and I start the step two and after the "hackerize-ace setup-downgrade" I get the following:

1865 KB/s (557962 bytes in 0.292s)

1932 KB/s (15837 bytes in 0.008s)

mmap() failed. Operation not permitted

Then it presents me with the # (sign). I type exit like instructed, and it then says:

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

Patching and backing up partition 17...

I don't know if I should procede at this point. (I tried anyhow and it fails in a following step) in the install downgrade.

HELP!

Travis
[HTC Inspire 4G] attn1:
Yeah, if you didn't get any errors after that version message, you are good. Proceed!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Anyone else having trouble downloading this? Ive done it twice and at the end it gives a error and corrupts. "file cannot be saved because the source file cannot be read."
[HTC Inspire 4G] knarfl1:
Woot! Rooted and on CM7. I'd say it's about same effort as rooting Evo (radio hack.)

Took 2 hrs only because I was reading this big arse thread as I was going along. :)

Thanks attn1.
[HTC Inspire 4G] klquicksall:
Try remaking your coldcard and try again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
What system, anti-virus and browser are you using?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Win 7, 64bit with a fresh install. Also tried IE and mozilla with same results. Antivirus is off, but its Nod 32
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
I'm 64 bit Win7, running chrome. I tried IE and it would't download at all. Firefox seems to be okay so far, but is still downloading.

Have you tried Chrome?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Did it work for you? Anyone know of a mirror to this file i can try?
[HTC Inspire 4G] IsraelR:
Through firefox it did and it's always worked for me through chrome.
[HTC Inspire 4G] hooked82:
First off, thanks much for this.

I'm following the instructions on doing this and am stuck on one of the goldcard steps, specifically:

Click on the 'Removable Disk' tab. Highlight offset (line) 00000000 to offset (line) 00000170 (including all the way to the end of the 00000170 line), then click on the 'Edit' menu and select 'Paste Write'.

When I open HxD and follow the steps, I do not see the same lines for the Removable Disk in the video, or in the readme file. My Offsets increment by 16 where as the video shows increments of 10.

The SDCard was formatted as FAT32 and when I opened disk in HxD, I selected the Physical Disk and unchecked "Open as Readonly".

Did I miss something?
[HTC Inspire 4G] hooked82:
Cancel that, I had the Offset base set as dec and not hex. No longer blocked.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Outlaw1883:
You need to right click on link and select open in a new tab.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
it still won't work :confused:

can somebody upload this to an alternate link please :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Four-Fifty-X:
Thank you Attn1.

I'm new to Android, but with your tools and instructions I was able to S-OFF and get root access to my device in about 30 minutes without a single problem.

Well, sort of 30 minutes--I did read this entire thread first. That took a while, but it probably save me four hours in hacking.

After your process, I loaded a stock rooted rom with HSUPA enabled. I love it...:p
[HTC Inspire 4G] Archetype3791:
Finally got the download to complete. (4 Retries later, maybe time to look for a new host?)

I am getting a virus alert via Microsoft Security Essentials for Exploit:UNIX/Lotoor...

C:\Users\USERNAME\Downloads\Inspire Hack Kit\tools\root\rage

I am guessing this is probably a false positive as it is on most hack tools. Please confirm though.

I also noticed many people are getting stuck on the last step so I am wondering if the Rage file access is being blocked by other anti virus software as well? Just a thought...

I will let you know how it goes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] SeaCaptain:
i get an error right at the end of the download, it never completes
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
Are you talking about an error downloading the actual hack kit or the phone not finishing its download of files via adb?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Doo Doo:
Here Is An Alternate Download Link For The Hack Kit For Those Who Are Having Trouble Downloading It From The Original Link Provided Enjoy!!!

LINK --> http://www.multiupload.com/2YQSNYVAEB
[HTC Inspire 4G] vwood2121:
cant root

No matter what I try I can't root my inspire.I'm not new to rooting or flashing custom tons kernels or radios I've owned 3 otherandroid phones and numerous Windows phones. Some reason following these steps and trying over and over for 2 weeks now I haven't been able to root this phone.I've made a gold card but when I use the hack kit on the command prompt it starts fine but I get errors like protocol error, device not found, no hackerize-ace, web servers not up to date(which is) just every time I try I get a different error then if I get to the hboot screen and let it do its thing there it says no image then wrong model I'd. Im not giving up just need some advice and help. Thanks to all you people who put their time into making all this possible. Hope to get this rooted soon.
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
1. Have you disabled your antivirus and firewall?

2. Is the phone set to charge only with usb debugging on?
[HTC Inspire 4G] vwood2121:
Yes to both still no luck