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[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
You will still need to make your Gold Card, but this program includes a tool to help you. And yes, using the 8gb SD that came with your phone, in your phone seems to work the best. No your phone won't be fried. It will depend on which part you receive errors. You can usually just start the whole process over.
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Thanks guys. I just read this after my last post. Soooo looking forward to this video and appreciate everyones hard work and patience. Lots of forums are pretty nasty out there lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Thank you so much. Those were my main concerns before giving this a try. Much appreciated.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mrro82:
Personally, of all the ROMs I have tried, the LeeDrOID Rom is the only that has worked for me without flashing a new radio. Check out his thread on here. I'm sure everyone else's ROMs are great in their own right, just stating what has worked for me and why I like.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Has anyone tried this rom after using bubby's method? I'm thinking of using it with Lee Droids Kernel for improved sound. TwoPumpChump: TPC Inspire 4g Stock ROM Optimized v2|OC|HSUPA|No Bloat

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[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Awesome, I was actually reading about LeeDroid's rom right now. I'm going to read up on how to flash and all of that, and I will probably flash the rom tonight, if not in the morning.

And StoopidNoob, just check back sometime in the morning, it will (hopefully) be up then.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattbe213:
Can you walk me through rooting this thing??? Its being a pain in the ass for me. All I can do it select the CID that I want to make and it says that it could not do it because it is being used by another process????

Matt
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Download Google talk for your computer and add me: cleard989 (at) gmail. And for users not wanting ENG S-Off and not wanting to flash a new radio (there is currently only one real Inspire 4G radio out right now anyways, so I'm not sure at all why you'd want to), you can check out my Rom in my signature. It is sense based and works with bubbys program right from first flash. You won't even news to wipe your data in most cases. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattbe213:
Alright I will add you on Monday or Tuesday. Going out of town for a few days.
[HTC Inspire 4G] OldMike60:
Still missing the secret to getting back to ATT Inspire ROM

Went through the process and all is working well. Tests for root are all positive. But the phone is still a Desire. I have read several places that I can now reflash the stock Inspire 4G ROM and still be rooted. Can't find the ROM, and frankly not sure how to do when I get it. Do I just put it into the SD root folder and do a cold boot?

Posted this before and no response. Would really appreciate getting this wrapped up. Much grass.
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Sigh. Idk what I'm doing wrong. I cant even start this. I turned of antivirus on my pc and downloaded the file. when I double clicked it, it disappeared. I tried to restart and it froze my pc. I couldn't even hold down the power button. I had to unplug it from the outlet. The program is gone from my pc and when I try to download it again, explorer now pulls up a blank page. WTF?
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Using ROM manager from the market, can you reboot into recovery? That is where you flash a new Rom. I would suggest the one I'm building for a good rooted stock Rom, its in my signature. Download it and put it on your SD card, then install the zip through clockworkmod recovery.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
If for some reason you can't access it from any of the mirrors, I've got my own mirror also... go to www.techsupporteverything.com/download/ and download the RC1 version.
[HTC Inspire 4G] moe3754:
This radio that Sergio76 has on the Core Droid thread works really well and locks into the AT&T signal really well, Radio 26.05.05.27_M3. I am not a Dev so I cannot give all of the technical stuff but I do know that it works better than the stock radio from AT&T. Kinda glad I did the Eng S-off now.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Interesting :) our stock radio is newer than that desire HD radio though... and though newer isn't always better, I prefer the one that's actually made for our device :D

Edit: Also... usually if it locks faster and gets better reception, it's also putting out more power, resulting in worse battery life... just a thought. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Perfect. Downloading now. Thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
ok...it deleted itself AGAIN. I don't get it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Video Tutorial

Okay guys, Video Tutorial is up. You can find it by CLICKING HERE.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT I HAD TO EDIT THIS VIDEO TO MAKE IT UNDER YOUTUBE'S 15MIN LIMIT ON VIDEOS. THIS PROCESS WILL TAKE LONGER THAN THIS VIDEO SHOWS. SO IF THE PROCESS SEEMS TO *STALL* ON A CERTAIN PROCESS, JUST WAIT! IT WILL GO THROUGH. DON'T ABANDON MID-PROCESS.

Disclaimer: You take the risk of voiding your warranty by rooting your phone, and also assume the risk of breaking your phone beyond repair. This video is for educational purposes only and I, nor the creator of this program, can or will be held responsible for any/all damage from using this process.

With that being said, it is VERY difficult to brick your phone using this process. You almost have to WANT to brick your phone to do so.

So this is the first *REAL* Video Tutorial I have ever done. I apologize for the poor camera quality, and the poor overall quality. I hope to get more experienced with video tutorials, and provide better quality videos.

And in case you are wondering, I don't have video capture program on my computer. =(

Bubby, *IF* you deem this video worthy, you are more than welcome to post this in the OP. It will not hurt my feelings if you don't. Trust me, it won't. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Try UNINSTALLING your Antivirus. Even with just disabling your antivirus, it can still mess up the download. I would also advise disabling your firewall as well.

What operating system are you using? What are the specs? Memory? Processor speed?
[HTC Inspire 4G] habanosrus:
Good job on the video. I am sure it will help many people understand the rooting process on Inspire. If anything it'll serve as a hand to hold as the go through the whole ptocess.
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
I'm using windows 7, Pentium (R) Dual Core cpu 2.20 GHz, 4.0 GB RAM, 64-bit,...and it's touch screen..not sure if that matters. I just uninstalled and removed firewalls. Gonna restart the pc now and come back.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Thanks Bubby for a great program and the testers for making it happen. Also thanks to Zonderion, your video saved me in a couple spots. My first android and first root i had no problem thanks to you guys.
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Am I the only one still getting the blank page after uninstalling antivirus and disabling firewalls and turning off internet protection?? What gives?? Ugh. Downloading the mirror again. Hopefully it wont disappear on me this time around.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
If worst comes to worst, it may be better to download it on another computer. That's what I did. I downloaded it @ my work, threw it on a flash drive, went home and installed it with my computer. I did that because my internet speed sucks @ my house. You may just have to use another computer to complete the whole process. I just flashed a LeeDrOiD's rom today, and I have to say I love it. I think it's completely worth it, so don't give up!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Winning! Glad my video helped someone!
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
LOL see, I AM a StoopidNoob...I had to disable to toolbar settings in explorer. It's still downloading but hopefully the changes will keep it from disappearing on me. Love the video so far btw...if I can actually get the file downloaded, the rest seem like cake! Hopefully I'll be rooted today!
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Ok guys I'm stuck. The program says to wait for the "Forked #### Childs" message and to launch terminal again. Ummm...how? do I arrow back out of that first screen? I tried just going "home" and relaunching but it brings up the same exact screen with the same message. Not sure what to do
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Disregard my last message, user error, I jumped ahead without the video on accident. Now have the Super User on my phone!!! Looks too good to be true! Thanks sooooo much to Bubby for the program and Zonderion for an awesome video for dummies like me!
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Ok, disregard both messages. It seems the super user icon is there but it didn't work. Eh. I'm at a loss. Oh well, hopefully it'll work for some. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
LOL! I have been there before. If you go to menu>settings>applications>manage applications>click on the all tab at the very top. Scroll down to the Superuser App and click on it. It should come up with a screen to allow you to clear data. Press that. If it lets you clear cache, do that. Now open up Rom Manager, it should be in the Apps section. Load that and click on the very top option. The one to flash ClockWorkMod, flash the latest version. 3.0.0.6 I believe. Scroll down to Back-up and restore, and make a back-up. Once you do that, search on these threads for a patch for Superuser and put it directly on your SD card. Going back into Rom Manager, click on Reboot into Recovery. When it boots select "install zip from sd card" locate the patch for superuser that you put on your SD card, and install it. That should fix any future problems with Superuser.

You can PM me if you need any more help.

If some more well experienced guys on this thread want to double check my advice, I'd be appreciative. =D

EDIT: Here is the link for the patch so you don't have to search: :D <---Click the little guy!
[HTC Inspire 4G] gtalum:
I'm going to try this tonight. Once I go through all the steps in your video, will I then be able to flash any ROM I want, or will there be more steps involved before I can flash other ROMs?
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Odd...it doesn't let me pm you so I'm sorry if I'm taking up space on the forum. I went to back up and I get a screen with a bunch of options..."Reboot system now, apply update from sd card, wipe data/factory reset, install zip from sd card, backup and restore, mounts and storage, advanced, power off, go back". :/ I know it flashed because it said clockwork is now running, but not sure about this step here.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
You will be able to flash any rom you want. Just note that some Roms want you to flash a new Radio. In order to do that, from what I can tell, you will need to enable ENG S-OFF (which stands for Engineering Security-Off, I think). I have not done this, as I was told that it is easier to brick your phone. I have downloaded LeeDrOiD's Rom with his Kernal and his Patch for the Inspire. It does not ask you to flash a new radio. So far I love his rom. Incredibly smooth, great transitions, and no bloatware!

There are no more additional steps to this process to flash the rom, other than actually flashing the rom. So yes, once this Simple Root process is finished, you will be ready to flash roms! :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Its fine. Just select Reboot System now. Go back into Rom Manager, and there should be an option that says "Backup Current Rom" You will have to scroll down in Rom Manager to find it. It should ask you for a name for the Back Up file, name as you wish. Then it will back up the rom for you.

I am about to leave work, and when I get home, I'll see if I can help you further. Maybe on Google Talk.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gtalum:
Zonderion, thanks for your help. Your video makes this look easy. What additional steps would be required to get the ENG S-OFF? Is there a tutorial including this somewhere in this thread? I'm not sure it's necessary, since I mostly want the stock ROM without bloat, but the option to flash radios might be nice down the road.

This is my first Android phone and I find it all fascinating. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
"Congratulations! You have root access!!" I wish I had an emoticon to show my celebratory dance right now! lol That worked, thank you thank you thank you!
[HTC Inspire 4G] thumbtax:
Hey, I was able to successully root my phone. Thanks!!!!

However, the superuser app force closes when I try to give permissions to other apps. Any thoughts?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Sweet Guys! Don't forget to Thank Bubby323! He's the genius that wrote this software!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
If you ever run into a problem, be sure to check the F.A.Q in the Original Post (OP)!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
That's a great question. I have not even attempted to learn about ENG S-OFF. I'm sure there is a tutorial around here for this. I would say just read as much as you can. Since our phone is so new, there is only 1 radio made for our phone (which is the stock radio). I would be weary about trying other radios meant for other devices. But that may be my paranoia come out in me. :P
[HTC Inspire 4G] gtalum:
Yes! Thanks a lot for all your work Bubby. I'll be donating after I get rooted. :)

Zonderion, you just happened to inspire (no pun intended) me since you got it done and aren't a big Android hacker (yet!).
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Indeed, the most common questions are answered in the FAQ lol. Hence the title, I guess... regulars here, if you see repeated questions that aren't answered in the FAQ, send me a PM and I'll be happy to add them. :)

FAQ is both on the first page of this thread and in my signature.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Zonderion:
Lol! Yet is the keyword there! I'm really looking into what it takes to start writing roms and such. I understand the basics to programming, so learning a new language shouldn't be that difficult...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Ok im at wits end, I cant boot into CWM because of black screen and SU keeps force closing. I went through the FAQ, and I cant get it to work either. SU wont install and visionary seems to lock it up. The hack kit is corrupted so i cant try that method... Anyone willing to walk a idiot through this? Just want to flash a rom and kernel here. bubby done a great job of getting s-off, but now my phone is slower than ever and i cant get it to do anything. ARGHHH..... Thanks guys.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Try using the new PD98IMG file with the fixed superuser? That's in the FAQ as well :) that should solve your problem, and let you flash CWM again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Thats something i haven't done, will try it and post back results.

Update: I did get it to work, although it may have been before and i didn't know it. When booting into recovery it would go black and i couldn't see anything so i would restart phone. It still does this, but if using rommanager and you flash a rom through it, and wait till it turns black, then be PATIENT, the phone will restart with a flashed rom like its supposed too (about 3 minutes later). Maybe not perfect but i got what i wanted. Thanks for the help. Finally got a flashed rom :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
You should still use ROM Manager and keep trying to flash the newest clockworkmod until you get it to work, though. There is one thing I've not tried yet...

In ROM Manager, if you press Menu and go into settings, there's a setting to "Erase Recovery"... what if we did that, then flashed ClockWorkMod again through ROM Manager, flashing the newest version? That would erase the previous (bad) recovery version, I think... I'm just too chicken to try it. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
Unless i run into a problem i wont be flashing anymore. I've spent 10+hours getting to this point. I'm running two pumps rom, with lees kernel, and this thing is screaming fast. I'm happy :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Hey just wondering...everything is working great...but I can't switch to landscape mode anymore. Settings in Display are correct. Worked fine prior to rooting. Actually I hated it for being to sensitive, but didn't want it gone. Anyone else have this issue or is it a setting I overlooked?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Bamatide2007:
I had my share of problems but not that. Could it be a rom issue more than a setting? did you wipe it prior to flashing? (Just throwing ideas, i dont know)
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Correct, that *should* be a ROM issue, as none of the settings in the root method would change that.

And Bama, I don't blame you at all lol. After 10+ hours just trying to root, I'd be happy too. :D
[HTC Inspire 4G] habanosrus:
Hey Bama... i was experiencicng the same problem. Frustrated for a couple of days but I'm happy to report my blackscreen issues and superuser fc problems. Are in the past.

Take a look at my post #2400. I'm pretty sure it'll help ya.

Sent from my HTC Inspire 1G
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattbe213:
Un-rooting

I've encountered a few problems during my root experience and want to un-root the phone. I've downloaded the S-ON tool and the RUU thing, but when I run the S-ON tool it says that S-OFF should be switched back, but when I reboot into HBOOT, it still says S-OFF... Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!

Matt
[HTC Inspire 4G] nyamoV2:
For all those that had the cwm black screen as I did l. I was able to get it resolved with some help and these instructions. And it does not require Eng -off

post #2400 on http://xdaforums.com/show...61406&page=240

It will fix your blackscreen issue and you should not have any problems flashing ROMS. Just read through the instructions first and then follow step by step.
[HTC Inspire 4G] habanosrus:
Check and make sure your goldcard is in your phone.

Sent from my HTC Inspire 1G
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
Sorry, I'm new to this so I really don't understand. ROM issue? Is it fixable?
[HTC Inspire 4G] moe3754:
This thread is for the HTC Inspire 4G Simple Root and S-OFF and NOT the HACK KIT, so keep your post for the HACK KIT in the proper thread and not spamming this thread with it!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Yes, flashing a different ROM should fix it. :) If you want something close to stock, you can try the one I'm building that's linked in my signature.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Lol whoa, calm down :) we are a community and are all here to help each other. If there's a fix, we can most likely integrate something like that into the next simple root release to resolve the issue. ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
One last question and I'll get off your thread...is flashing the same as going through the whole rooting process? If so I will deal with no landscape mode. Lol I'm traumatized. If it's something I can do without the whole drama of rooting, I'll give it a shot.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Noooo lol. Once you're rooted, flashing is as simple as dropping the new ROM onto your SD card, booting into clockworkmod, and installing the zip from the SD card. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
If that was the case, a lot of people wouldn't be flashing roms. Have the rom you want on the sd card, boot into recovery via rom manger or power + vol down, wipe, and then flash rom. That is a general process and doesn't take more than 15 minutes.

Edit: Arghh Clear you beat me to it lol
[HTC Inspire 4G] StoopidNoob:
LOL!!! Thanks guys! That helps a lot. I was freaking out over here.
[HTC Inspire 4G] nsnc:
This link doesn't work, can you please post again.
[HTC Inspire 4G] OldMike60:
Hopefully my last question about ROMing

well, at least for now. ClearD: thanks for the response. If I burn a new ROM, do I lose all my installed programs and data? In WM6-Land SPB had an imaging tool that allowed restoring everything except the ROM, so I could reROM, then just plop all my programs and data back. Not such a big deal now, because I have all my contacts and calendar via Google, and all my apps are from the Market, so they would all just reappear, but I'm trying to become as knowledgable as possible.

And thanks for the ROM.

Mike
[HTC Inspire 4G] habanosrus:
Just read post# 2400 on this same thread. Read instructions carefully and it will be easy.
[HTC Inspire 4G] moe3754:
Bust me about it but it is ok for you to do?? Practice what you preach sometime!!!

[Mod edit: Keep the admonitions in PM's please. Thanks, jwzg]
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Depends on which Rom you use. Make a full app+data backup through titanium backup before starting and also a Nandroid backup through clockworkmod. That way you'll have them just in case. In the case of my Rom, I'm trying to keep it so that you won't even have to wipe before flashing it. Others require a wipe though.
[HTC Inspire 4G] krickster:
Is there a trick to having the Inspire connect to an 802.11n wifi router? Everywhere I read, the Inspire is b,g,n, but have yet for it to connect to n.

Finally rooted after days of learning and thought that this might have opened a way for me to tweak the wifi radio or something.

Thanks for all your work!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Go into your wireless settings, then into the WiFi options, press menu to go into the additional settings, and there is a check box for enhanced wireless connection or something along those lines. I'm not sure what it does, but it uses more battery. Maybe that's it? I'm running on 1 hour of sleep.
[HTC Inspire 4G] krickster:
Thanks ClearD, but unfortunately it didn't do the trick.

FYI, I'm a network engineer, so I have everything else running perfect and other devices communicating properly, just not this damn phone :(

DLINK DIR-855

HTC Inspire 4G

Any ideas? Is there anything, now that I've rooted, that I can change?

Thanks
[HTC Inspire 4G] masterquest91:
For anyone having problems with CWM, you might find this thread to be of interest:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=974789
[HTC Inspire 4G] trailblazer101:
I am glad you found a new Family/Crowd bubby... :|
[HTC Inspire 4G] enzola:
Root

I am a root... yes... Yes... YEs... YES... YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
Using phone on network other than AT&T

Has any actually used their rooted Inspire on a network other than AT&T? Maybe T-Mobile. I've got one of their prepaid sims around here, but it doesn't have any $'s on it.

Just curious.

rbjscv
[HTC Inspire 4G] budsmoker420:
in downgraded desire rom on my inspire but it won't force close

I was able to run the /local/data/tmp/rage command and get the phone to restart but when It restarted and opened terminal and it didn't force close????

im useing the gold card from my old inspire...... well i would appreciate some help on this thanks ..
[HTC Inspire 4G] crashzz:
I successfully rooted my phone thanks to this Easy Root. My question is now, do I have to flash the ROM to one of the other ones on this forum to enable HSUPA? Or can I just work with my existing settings to enable it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] budsmoker420:
Problems making calls after rooting and flashing this rom on AT&T

I have had 2 inspire 4gs and this is getting stupid. 3 weeks now can't hardly make or receive calls .... I don't know if its the fact that it flashes the radio or what but its stupid... if someone can help.. please let me know...
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
Whoa whoa whoa... you never restart the PHONE right there, you just press the back button twice to end the terminal, then re-launch the terminal app again. THEN it will automatically force close. Launch it once more and you will be in temp root. Nowhere in the instructions does it say to restart your phone right there. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] nsnc:
Yes, I tested using a friend's T-Mobile sim and was able to make/receive calls.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rbjscv:
Great news! Now to plan a trip someowhere :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClearD:
You're in the wrong forum. This is not for the ace hack kit.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ogxku5h:
I have an issue! I get to the step where it says to open terminal emulator then type in /data/local/tmp/rage. Then i have to close terminal emulator and then try to reopen it, it force closes the first time. then when i try to open it up a second time it just doesnt open and everything gets sooo laggy. nothing happens... please help me! this is confusing!
[HTC Inspire 4G] SeaCaptain:
this is my first android phone, no experience with this at all. here is my question, if i root my inspire with this method, would i be able to flash other roms/kernals that are on this site to my phone?