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[HTC Inspire 4G] BabyJay:
So my cousin got an Inspire 4g from her friend and told me to factory reset it...so I did. The thing is, I think it was already rooted cause it had the "Unknown Sources" selection. After I did the factory reset, the "Unknown Sources" wasn't there anymore. I also installed an HTC update. I just wanted to know if its still rooted or if I have to re-root the phone or if I can even do it anymore because I updated it.

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
It doesn't necessarily mean it was already rooted...there was a silent update from ATT that enabled "unknown sources," for non-rooted phones.

If you go into apps and see the "Superuser" app, you're rooted, but I'll bet you aren't, because you said you did an HTC update, which you would not have been able to do if you were rooted... Official updates won't work on rooted phones.

You can still root, though, and the same updates are available in the dev section, and no doubt will be for future ones as as well.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Yes it will still work. As far as the hack kit goes, since his latest update it is really easy to use. Just tested it again recently and it was too easy to do and really fast. Just read the "effen" manual first so you understand what it is doing. It is all automated now. Either hack method will work for you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] htc-elsalv:
It's a beauty!!!

I said it once and won't mind saying it again: THIS ROOTING WORKS GRRRRRRRREAT!!!

I sure take my hat off to bubby! And this is coming from someone in El Salvador with no freaking knowledge about all this (gained some new knowledge now). Nice tip for all new on this,

follow video

on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0sQFoS_m_8
[HTC Inspire 4G] chaotic646:
Is there an alternate download location for this? Everytime I try to download it, it gets to the very end of the download then I get an error saying it cannot be saved because it "cant read from the source...please contact server admin" or something like that...
[HTC Inspire 4G] caviera:
Same here. Plus, if download ends, nod detects a trojan.
[HTC Inspire 4G] caviera:
I just followed instructions, but it says update failed model incorrect, after goldcard image process!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
"Same here. Plus, if download ends, nod detects a trojan."

It is very important to read all of the instructions for either hack method. Disable all anti virus, anti spyware, and 3rd party firewalls before downloading and running the hack kit. Most anti malware software will detect some kind of malware because of the way the kits work. It is like an exploit but it is not malicious and will cause no harm to you, but the anti malware software can automatically quarantine parts of the hack kit with out you knowing it and cause problems during the procedure. Turn everything off, re download and start again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Goneracin:
So here is the issue I am having and have dont understant why. I went throught the entire thing and the root wotked with S-off and everything, superuser is there and will allow permissions. Now here is the trick when I try to go to recovery to flash a custom ROM the entire screen turns green, it first show all of the choices then just fades to solid green. This is not my phone but I know how clockwork works considering it was on my EVO and hopefully soon on my 3VO 3D. If anyone has had this problem can you please help out.

What is the point if nothing can be flashed?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Reflash the latest clockworkmod through Rom manager again. It appears you have a bad cwm, which is not the root program's fault. Reflash it and test again and you should be golden.
[HTC Inspire 4G] djowett:
I have a problem, i cleared all of the data to flash a new Rom after Rooting and when I went to select the Rom, Clockwork messed up and I restarted. So I held volume down and it went into bootloader. The problem is I can't get back into recovery cause I have the radio img on the phone and it tries to install it as an update. Any solution ? :confused:
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
The easiest way would be to pull the SD card out and swap it with another one, or pull the card out and put it in a card reader so that you can delete the PD98IMG file.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rekehs:
guys i want to let you all know this is my first smartphone,

i was stuck with nokia dumb phone for awhile.

i went and root my phone with only one single glitch, that being i dont know what button is the enter button on the phone, cause it asked me to press "enter" after i typed /data/local/tmp/rage.

other than that, it went through rooting like a hot knife thru butter.

bubbys GUI will do everything for you.

just follow the instructions, open the video and play it as you root your phone.

however i've watched the video like 4-5x before i even attempted the root,

and beleive it or not, i read the whole 330+ pages of this thread but there was no single mention of which button is the "enter" button.

KUDOS to Bubby, paypal on the way, great job- this is from a first time smartphone user.

and THANK YOU to ClearD for replying to my PM about which button is the "enter" button.

now, if i'm going to flash a custom ROM, do i need to do something to the phone? radio s-off? eng s-off?

thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
I would recommend that you do not mess with Eng S-Off. There is no need for it. There is an easier way to flash radios now. You are already radio S-Off and sim unlocked after rooting. As far as what you need to do now, simply put a rom you want to flash on your sd card. (Check MD5 code before flashing.) Boot into CWM recovery and wipe dalvik cache under the advanced menu, go back and wipe cache, and also wipe data/factory reset. Then choose install zip from sd card and choose your rom and install it. (The power button will be the enter or select button for CWM recovery.) If you need to flash a new radio and Ril file then go to the radio thread and use the instructions and radio combos posted there.

Radio thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106324

Be careful when flashing roms and definitely flashing radios. You don't want anything to go wrong during a radio flash. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ALWAYS CHECK MD5 CODES TO MAKE SURE YOUR DOWNLOADED FILE IS NOT CORRUPT.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rekehs:
ok, so i wont touch anything.

just put a rom in my root sd card.

do i need to dl cwm recovery?

thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
You should have CWM installed already. Go into your apps and open Rom Manager. From there you will have some options. You can flash ClockworkMod to make sure you have the latest version. Do that first. The next step would be to select reboot into recovery. This will reboot your phone and take you into CWM recovery. You will use the volume up and down keys to scroll up or down, and use the power button to select/enter your choice. Do not wipe anything other than what I recommended. If you are unsure, don't do it. Make sure you are highlighted on the correct option. (You can actually mess your phone up seriously with some of the options.) Wipe cache, data/factory reset, and in the advanced menu wipe dalvik cache. Go back and select install from sd card and select rom file. Check MD5 of your downloaded rom file before transferring it to your sd card and flashing it. Back up all of your important data first before wiping and flashing because you will delete everything. Just go slowly. You will get the hang of it and be a pro in no time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
I just wanted to say one more thing to you Rekehs. Thank you for taking the time to read through the posts and learn as much as you could before attempting anything. Wish there were more like you. Good luck and enjoy. If you have questions feel free to ask.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rekehs:
last question,

what rom is stable and bloat free?

thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
That's a tough question to answer because it is a matter of opinion. They are all good but different. All are bloat free. If you like sense based roms check out Android Revolution for sense 2 or 3 mods, Cleardroid sense 2, or Virtuous Unity sense 3 rom. For aosp roms, no sense vanilla roms you can check out Adam's team phoenix ninja rom or dilligaf's gingerbeast rom. There are many others in the dev thread to check out. I gave you a few favorites.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Boobie Watcher:
sorry guys im just trying to get this str8 can i just came here from my cappy and was wanting to know if this does everything i need to get it ready for a ROM once i do the one click and get CWM im good to go? ( sorry for the noob question my friend has an inspire and we had to do all kinds of things just to get his rooted lol)

EDIT: nevermind i found my answer a couple pages back!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
You can either use this method or attn1's hack kit. Both will root your phone and get you ready to flash a custom rom.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chaotic646:
Does anyone have a link to the rom that is used after your phone is rooted? I rooted my gf's phone with this method, and she messed it up freezing apps with titanium backup and now it wont boot. I need to reflash this rom with only wiping caches so she wont lose evrything.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
The rom is flashed as a PD98IMG. I can extract the files for you but it will not help. You are not going to be able to change the options in CWM. It will not work the way you require. Honestly, she may have to learn the hard way to be careful with what she is doing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] chaotic646:
If I flash a custom rom with only wiping caches do you think that would work?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Unlikely, but at this point you have nothing to lose so it is worth trying. Also if you flash another rom on top of this one and get the stuff that she needs off of her phone, I would then recommend re flashing again and wiping to make sure everything works correctly. I know you are trying to help her but unfortunately if it does not work you know the old saying: Experience is the best teacher but it is also the hardest teacher.
[HTC Inspire 4G] recremd:
Quick question

Sorry if this has been answered already, I'm still working my way through this 300 page :) Also sorry if this is kinda a noob question. Will this wipe out my existing contacts/txt messages/apps/email accts, etc? If so, is there a backup utility out there that I can use to restore everything after rooting? I've looked through the market, but Titanium requires root, and I haven't seen another all in one solution. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Yes it will. For the most part, some stuff can be persisted through Google and perhaps some 3rd party apps, but...

Make sure your contacts are synced to Google beforehand, and they'll return automatically.

If you have backup settings and apps checked, under settings > privacy, or somewhere, I forget exactly where, then it will reinstall most of your current apps next time you log in to your phone after the rooting process. Data is hit or miss, some might get restored, but don't bet on it. All depends on whether the app has backup data to Google mechanism coded into it, I would think. Basically, you should assume that custom data will not be restored after rooting.

Most app data is off-limits for backup purposes on unrooted phones, unless the app has a built-in means of "exporting."

Rooting is one of those things that you kind of have to take it in the chin with personal data and stuff, during the one time act of rooting.

Once your rooted, you will have access to the areas of your phone that will allow apps like titanium to do full app/data backups, but until you get that access, you can't get to it fully, with the exceptions I noted above.

Contacts, which have the potential to be the most time consuming as far as having to re-enter, are luckily safe from this fate, as long as you have them synced to Google beforehand.

I can't speak to text messages and stuff, I don't text and its never been a concern for me, others may chime in and be able to give you some guidance on that. As I said, there may be apps that exist that can back them up on unrooted devices. That's the likely scenario.
[HTC Inspire 4G] AudioMaster13:
Piece of Cake

Thank you so much!!!!

Rooted and S-Off perfectly. No CWM blackscreen!!! Perfect
[HTC Inspire 4G] bluizzo:
okay im having a problem. every time i go to hboot and the img starts to install it keeps saying incorrect model ID. i dont know what i did. can i do a factory reset from fastboot, would that probably do something?
[HTC Inspire 4G] elmanortega:
contact me at facebook elman ortega mata or crossshopcr

first factory reset

2 format sd card

3 connect your device in disk drive

4 make your goldcard

follow the video on you tube

or ask me any time
[HTC Inspire 4G] bluizzo:
okay i added you on facebook i think, and all try and do the goldcard too
[HTC Inspire 4G] Boobie Watcher:
sorry if this is stupid, but do i need to have a micro sd to put in my PC to make the goldcard...feel free to flame on that one!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
You can make a gold card through your phone which would be connected to your computer by the usb cable.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Boobie Watcher:
thanks man, and this program goes through that process?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Yes. Both this and Attn1's hack kit do everything you need.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Boobie Watcher:
haha thanks for not hating on my man, very helpful......it's a little overwhelming coming from the captivate!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Understandable and no problem. You may also want to check out the other one as it is worth checking out.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tuftylb:
I'm trying to do this process with my father's HTC Inspire and I too am coming from a CM7 Captivate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] thejron:
Hboot is unresponsive. Fix?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
More info? Fix?
[HTC Inspire 4G] thejron:
Hboot wasn't responding..

Tried new SD card and Hboot attempted to flash exploit zip but said model id incorrect. I'm starting from scratch again and i'll see what happens.
[HTC Inspire 4G] crossover37:
Ok I followed the steps in the video and I get to the point where I'm in HBOOT and it looks for the file and it says No Image! 3 times...it doesn't work how the video shows. I have fastbook disabled in settings too...everything just like the video...I don't know what the problem is.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tonyc0642:
Hey guys, just picked up my Inspire yesterday. Traded it for my Craptivate and $60. This worked great, at least once I figured out that I needed to downgrade to the original Inspire ship ROM (I had all the latest official updates), then it worked like a charm and I was able to install CM7. Great work on this OP, thanks again!
[HTC Inspire 4G] tgeigel:
when you format the sd card does it wipe everything thats on it?

Im trying to root my mothers htc inspire on att
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Yes. Formatting will delete everything on the card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
The trick is plugging it into your computer and saving all your SD card contents there first, then create your goldcard, and put it all back when you're all done.
[HTC Inspire 4G] skaroger867:
i saw in the faq that i should have my anti-virus off when i download the file, is that really necessary?

i had a friend download it for me cause i have no internet connection at home and the mobo on my laptop is going bad, and they said they had their virus protection on when they downloaded it. they also told me it shouldnt matter as long as i have it turned off when i unzip and use.

sorry if this seems a to be a stupid question, i always take precaution the first time i hack a new phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
There is a reason that both hack kits tell you to disable or uninstall your antivirus. The rage part is often misidentified as an exploit and automatically quarantined without you knowing it. This happens a lot during the download. It is an exploit, but not a malicious one in the sense that it will cause your system harm. It is completely safe. It is part of the process needed to root your phone. Depending on what antivirus is used, you may never know that it was automatically quarantined until you are knee deep in the process, and when you get stuck in the middle of it and post your comment for help, what can the rest of us really say?. Download it again? You really do not want to cause yourself such a headache. The best advice is to follow the directions and save yourself from as many problems as possible before you even start.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dschreiber69:
+1 Amen brother

If something can go wrong... it probably will.
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
i waited for like 10-20minutes in one of steps where it downloads the "cooked" blah blah part of the step. its taking forever...is it even cooking my phone??
[HTC Inspire 4G] skaroger867:
Good to hear back, better safe than sorry. This thing is my life line. Will use rj45 after uninstall anti virus and redownload then root. Looking for a good rom, so many to choose from
[HTC Inspire 4G] skaroger867:
May be a stupid question but what if I check my quarantine log for the file? Wouldn't that tell me if it was quarantined?

I downloaded the file again but my anti virus turned on in the middle of the download but only for a little while
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
You can try that. Technically it should show anything quarantined, but I would want to be safe and download again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rickyq12:
No audio...on phone calls(out)

Hey guys, I tried rooting friends Inspire using this method...unsuccessful. When it rebooted and found out that it wasn't rooted...come to find out, it lost outgoing audio. Making a phone call is fine...I can hear the person on the other end, but they can't hear me. Any suggestions???

Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
Did you go through the entire process? You might be on the downgraded rom right now. You could try flashing another custom rom to see if that helps.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Wolf:
You can also look at Attn1"s hack kit. It might be easier for you.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rickyq12:
Thanks for the advice guys, I'll look into those different methods.
[HTC Inspire 4G] skaroger867:
After I make and patch the gold card, am I supposed to find any files on the SD card?
[HTC Inspire 4G] elmanortega:
when you patch the gold card in your sd car eject the sdcard make sure fast boot is off and usd debuging on

and go on with the rest there is nothing to check just keep going
[HTC Inspire 4G] lasertits:
I have a bit of an issue.

Friend and I both got inspires recently and I decided to root mine (my inspire was still on android 2.2) and it worked flawlessly. Now today, I tried to root my friends who just did an update from HTC/AT&T for 2.3.3 and updated his phone. I tried to root it and it got to the part where it first enters HBOOT and then tries to update with PD98IMG.zip - it loads it and then says Main Version is newer update failed - hit power to reboot.

And here is where I'm stuck. Not sure what to do next... the phone isn't a brick at this point, it'll boot up to the stock 2.3.3 rom that's on there, but how I can get this to work from here on out is where I'm lost. If anyone has any ideas or can point me in the right direction I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] Moh_Jay:
Do attn1's hack kit for 2.3.3 it jay got updated

Signatures are fancy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lasertits:
I guess I'll have to try this then. I was hoping to use this same method since it worked for me but if attn1's is updated then I guess I'm heading over there. Thanks.
[HTC Inspire 4G] redraider II:
Bubby -

Any chance of updating this so it will work on the newest OTA 2.3.3 update?

Thanks,

RRII
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
I honestly don't see why this wouldn't still work. The procedure should still be the same, a goldcard will let you downgrade from any Rom version if you make it right, correct? I'm guessing you may have had a bad goldcard, as has been the case with that error every time in the past.

If you're looking for a rooted 2.3.3 as the end result, the stock one has issues, and you might want to try a different Rom.
[HTC Inspire 4G] porfymartinez:
Cant root due to Sim Unlock?

Does anyone know if having the phone unlocked by a code BEFORE you root it makes a difference? I purchased this phone about a month ago and I had no intention to root it so I purchased an unlock code from Blowfish Unlocks. Now i'm trying to root it using attn1's Hack Kit and I've followed the readme word-for-word. I've had trouble downgrading it for the last week so I put a post on Craigslist to see if anyone could help, I though I wasn't doing it right. The guy that was helping me had the exact problem.

For some reason we could not downgrade using the hack kit. But once we tried Bubby's Simple One Click, no problem downgrading. But for now we cant get it to root. It goes through all the steps but it fails at the end. I'm still on the downgraded ROM but no audio will come out of my phone. I'm at a loss here.

Anyone know of a way around this?

Is this because i have the phone SIM unlocked before I rooted?
[HTC Inspire 4G] sihartley:
This Rooting Method IS AWESOME!!

Just like to say this 1-Click is cool, rooted two brand new inspires using this method... Worked perfectly!

Thanks so much for putting this together!!:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] elmanortega:
it has nothing to do with sim unlock

try diferent sdcards till you get it to work

follow step by step

till you succeed
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
If you're already downgraded, your goldcard worked. Are you already s-off or not?
[HTC Inspire 4G] redraider II:
So you are saying this method will work to root a 2.3.3 version phone?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Ok, I'm curious as to what all the overnight posts are doing in THIS thread about the Ace Hack Kit... post those kinds of questions in THAT area. The Ace Hack Kit has its own thread. This thread is for the simple root gui project.

[size=+2]PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC.[/size]
[HTC Inspire 4G] harlenm:
Because I previously said I was waiting for this to come out, but wanted to root this morning, so I was just clarifying that I did it, and it wasn't too bad.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jhardamon:
I'm new to the world of Android, having used an iPhone since 2007 and I've been following this thread since the beginning. I just wanted to give a huge thanks to Bubby323 and lrs421 for all of there hard work that they've been putting in for the last several days on this simplified method for the people, like myself who are too apprehensive to attempt the hack kit method. I just picked up my Inspire about a week ago and was getting ready to return it for an iPhone 4 until I saw this thread and realized what an incredible piece of tech I have in my possession and the amount of support that this phone is receiving already. Thank-you again guys and keep up the good work, can't wait till the GUI is finished!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Absolutely. +1!

I have played with all, beginning with windows mobile, then iPhone, then Android. I love android for the flexibility and customization of WM with the app support of the iPhone. It's everything you'll ever need, all in one! ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] BzeBwoi:
deleted - wrong thread sorry
[HTC Inspire 4G] moe3754:
I have a question and have not seen any answers to it yet, will this also unlock my inspire??? I have been holding off on getting a unlock code in hopes that this will unlock my phone. Thanks!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] bubby323:
The one click should leave you carrier unlocked (sim-free). Yes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] eskimosnow:
I'm what I would consider a noob, although I did some successful hacking with my old Aria and before that, the Samsung Impression.

After reading this entire thread, I have a couple broad questions.

Does creating the gold card require a formatted(blank) sd card?

Also, I just want to make sure I understand exactly what is being done here. Essentially, we will be able to root our devices simply by having a gold card and running you program? Will this basically just make the Inspire the Desire HD? The same phone with out AT&T apps and non-market restrictions?

Thanks!