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Rooting Newly Upgraded 2.1

Ok so I got my hero about a month ago and upgraded to 2.1 last week. Terrible decision...wish I could take it back...but I hear that if you root your phone and use a custom ROM you can actually have a pretty decent experience with your phone using 2.1 I can't even list how many problems and how slow 2.1 is.
I do not know a lot at all about rooting a phone, I never have before, and the tutorials on unlocker seem to be out-dated with the 1.5 software so nothing is working for me. I have the ADP setup on my computer, I'm just wondering what's the easiest and most up to date way to root my Sprint HTC Hero so I can use a custom ROM. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

**If your software/build number (2.27.651.X) ends in 6, you must download and run this RUU first to be able to use the root exploit on your phone. If it ends in .5, skip this and click the link in the next sentence.**
Try this and if you follow it correctly, you'll be able to root your phone and be able to nandroid, and flash custom roms and what not.
Final note, all of the user data/settings on your phone will be reset, so it will be like having a brand new phone out of the box. Just an FYI.

Thank you I have successfully rooted my phone...but I'm having trouble connecting to the internet now. I cannot receive any weather data and have no internet connection at all.

I"m having the same problem, even after I set back to factory default. Not sure what I did wrong.

Gnfghtr said:
I"m having the same problem, even after I set back to factory default. Not sure what I did wrong.
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What problem(s) are you having in particular? Not being able to root?

CONFUSED N1 Owner

Hello folks,
Well I recently made the switch from iPhone OS to Android , picked up a used Nexus One in pretty good shape, no scratches, like new and what not, the phone is amazing BUT I am having a hard time understanding some stuff (I thought I was getting a stock N1, and it seems it has been loaded w/ custom ROM and is rooted and unlocked. -which not bad in my opinion, but...
I still have some questions, I am trying to update to Froyo 2.2, and im not sure if I will ever get OTA since the phone has been messed around with and if i manually update to 2.2 it will cause trouble.
1) When I boot the phone it shows the "lock" to be opened, so I am assuming it is oem unlocked, the phone has working WiFi tethering (just like in 2.2)
2) also in the menu of the phone there is an app "superuser permission" which thats why assume the phone is also rooted
And finally In the "About phone" I get the following:
firmware 2.1-update1
baseband
32.36.00.28h_4.06.00.12_7
kernel
2.6.34-cyanogenmod
mod version
cyanogenmod-5.0.8-n1-test3
build
epe54b
I have reset the phone to factory settings, but the same info comes up everytime. the phone runs flawless, no lags, overall i love the phone.
And finally if anybody knows please feel free to share, I am trying to open port 80 on the N1 while it is running Wifi tethering and the only way i have found to do this is if the N1 is rooted, correct me if im wrong... i have a rovio that is refusing to connect to the N1s network...
Any positive input will be highly appreciated! thanks!

Your not very confused!
Your phone is unlocked and has root. its running cyanogenmod-5.0.8-n1-test3.
You can install a custom froyo rom without too much of a problem from recovery. Remember to nandroid-backup everything from recovery first.
Get into recovery by holding down the volume down button as you press the power button to power on the phone.
Heres an example of tethering via usb/forwarded port
http://blog.tangorangers.com/2009/02/tetherbot_android_and_slackware_how_to/

you can install 2.2 with no problem but you have to manually do it. you might get a notification for ota's but you won't be able to install them. just install it manually.

Man you guys are awesome! thanks for clearing this up for me.

atomoz said:
Man you guys are awesome! thanks for clearing this up for me.
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Yeah man, you're money. For a used phone it is set up in possibly the best way possible for someone new to android and ready for you to throw the new CM6 ROM on there. You even have the proper radio already. You're good to go.

You can install Froyo in various ways. If you want total stock you can follow the instructions on this link and let OTA froyo install itself. If you need root you can download that from HERE
This method requires SDK installed with Fastboot on your computer with mandatory USB Drivers.
Or you can go the very easy way and use ROMs that is allready cooked, ready to flash in recovery right over your old ROM, like the link that is in my signature. It works great for me and is pretty much stock with root and a couple of extras you can delete via ADB if you don't need them..
Just download the Rom, drop it on the root of your SD Card and flash away in Recovery. all done!
What you are running is a test version of Cyanogen which is not the stable version. So it seems the previous owner didn't bother flashing it.

Want to root, but stay as stock as possible.

Seems all the images here have loads of tweaks done to them, silly boot animations etc, and it almost always means some of these tweaks will be broken in lots of ways, or include just as much crap as the stuff HTC include.
Just come from Hero, where there is a stock image that ONLY have the root and SU app included, no other stuff. Is there such a beast for Legend?
Otherwise, I'll just stay on 2.03.405.3 and wait for Froyo.

Have you tried Almost Stock Legend?
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698421
Works smooth, only thing added is busybox and superuser program. But I had to jump from it since the VPN connectivity was broken. Apart from that, no problems.

YOu have a rooting guide on the page below. When you root legend you have to flash it, ande on this page you will see how you do it from the beginign and the rom you will use it for flashing it, you'll get there, and it is completly stock, only superuser app is added.

Thanks, that looks like precisely what I want!!!
Off to downgrade, install recovery and then flash this puppy. What's the deal with radio firmware on Legend?
Will the RUU downgrade also downgrade the radio? (I assume it will), will this update.zip update it? (I am assuming not), how do I get the latest GSM radio?
Thanks.
EDIT: Just found out there is a radio.img in there, so I assume it will update it...

It is easy to create your own rooted rom based on stock rom, check link below: hxxp://theunlockr.com/2010/03/26/how-to-create-your-own-custom-rom-for-android-part-1-setting-up-the-kitchen/

Thanks, all rooted and upto date.
The only small annoyance with than rom, is it uses the rubbish SU app, the one that does not work correctly if USB debugging is enabled, rather than the good "ninja" one.
Is it just a case of using adb to remove it and replace it with the good one?

Hmm, tried installing AdFree from the marketplace, something that's never caused me any problems on my Hero, and it caused the Legend to reboot...
Anyone else seen this? These sorta problems are why I am cautious of taking ROMS that have had too much customization...

Root HowTo Samsung Captivate

Hi folks. New member. Also a new owner of Samsung Captivate. I just bought it yesterday. My provider is AT&T.
I want to root it so I can tether, ssh, etc?
However, I've see few posts related to Captivate and only one thread got answered. So is rooting Captivate unreliable?
I also couldn't find the root HOWTO for gaining root access on a Samsung Captivate. Can anyone please help?
Thanks,
Neil

Same here, new device, can run sw to root phone but does not work -> Failure To Root -- read below ->
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A little new to this but the ATT Captivate does not do much after rooting the device.
I ran the Captivate One Click Root program, and it did indeed install the files and after selecting the volume down arrow the device reboots.
The Superuser Icon is there under applications, but if I put any APK on the device or pull one from other markets it is still blocked from installing.
Two problems:
When selecting the superuser icon the program launches but nothing displays.
Running any other apk displays the message "Install Blocked for security, your phone is set to block installation of applications not sourced in Android Market." [arguhhhh!]
I am sure others will run into this. I just picked up this device and can forge some ground if anyone has suggestions on how to proceed next ???

Need to enable side-loading. But it's been so long since I've enabled it on a "stock" ROM I forgot how

use SuperOneClick to enable non market apps

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
I used CLShortFuse's app here - worked beautifully - thanks dood

The Captivate FAQ has your answers:
http://capfaq.com/w/Root

Samsung Captivate
Hi guys,
I'm new to Android, and had a Samsung Captivate from my carrier Rogers Canada. I have updated it to Froyo 2.2, and everything is working fine for 3 weeks now (although I have At&T crap apps, and AT&T home screen when I reboot it. I wanna root it to do the following changes/updates:
1- Install another fonts/languages
2- Remove AT&T aapps
3- Fix GPS
any opinions on how? remember I run Froyo 2.2 and I can't see the SuperOneClick app on Android Market.
Thanks

horoscope55 said:
Hi guys,
I'm new to Android, and had a Samsung Captivate from my carrier Rogers Canada. I have updated it to Froyo 2.2, and everything is working fine for 3 weeks now (although I have At&T crap apps, and AT&T home screen when I reboot it. I wanna root it to do the following changes/updates:
1- Install another fonts/languages
2- Remove AT&T aapps
3- Fix GPS
Best thing you can do to this phone is put on custom roms. They have all that.
any opinions on how? remember I run Froyo 2.2 and I can't see the SuperOneClick app on Android Market.
Thanks
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Thanks man for prompt response but how to do it with custom roms ? .....

horoscope55 said:
Thanks man for prompt response but how to do it with custom roms ? .....
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CUSTOM roms are already rooted. it sounds like you are on the leaked FroYo rom and not a custom.
this page (read carefully) will root you, enable sideloading, and allow you to remove ATT apps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=797397
there is also the superoneclick.... IT IS NOT IN THE MARKET. it is a download on these forums. it is something you run from your PC

Thanks a lot guys ... you're so helpful. I will try to do it when I get some free time... by the way Pirateghost is there any way to change my froyo to CUSOM roms instead of the leaked froyo?

[Q] Updated cdma hero rooting help?

I'm pretty new to this stuff so i went for the easiest and fastest way to root, the universal android root.
I tried it and it wont root it. Ive been reading and im guessing its because my hero is at the newest update.
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Software number: 2.32.651.2
any solutions? or other legit methods?
pm me or post
anything helps
thanks

That version has been rootable for a long time. There is a method here. Can't link since I'm mobile, but the intro threads should have directions in them; or the Wiki for that matter.
Check them out! They're full of good info.

This solution is reported to work for 2.32.651.2:
One click Root APK for CDMA Hero

Search for super one click. I use it on mine when I want to start fresh. It works on the newest update. But you do need windows sdk installed.

HELP! Im confused..Sprint Hero 2.1update
Ive been looking through these threads for a couple hours now and I cannot seem to find any of them that apply to my phone. I have a different build number and all of that. My phone is running super slow and about to bounce off a wall. I am looking to root but I have no clue what all I need to do with the different ROMS and everything to speed it up. Any ideas everyone?
Sprint Hero
baseband version 2.42.02.10.29
Build number 2.32.651.2 CL282911 release-keys
Software Number 2.32.651.2
Any Ideas would be GREAT!!! Thanks

I am having the same issue. I did get it rooted with SuperOneClickv1.7-shortfuse.zip file. However, I'm not sure where to go from here. This is a lot more complicated than it was to root and upgrade my Moment to Froyo. I'm now working on my husband's HTC Hero CDMA build number is 2.32.651.2, Sprint release Android 2.1-1 update. I want to do a nandroid backup from what I understand (no clue how to do this!) and then flash a 2.2 or even 2.3 custom ROM to the phone after wiping some files? I have this process down on the Moment, but the Hero is completely different and I'm lost.
I have ASTRO file manager installed and under apps after using the SuperOneClick, I do see SuperUser. I was thinking I wanted to update to the CM 6.1 ROM for now, until the newer systems are completely stable and up-to-date... but I have no clue where to go from here as most directions I've found don't apply to this build. Since I'm 6 months pregnant and off of work until after baby gets here, I have most of the day to tinker with it, when not chasing a rowdy 3.5 year old around the house. Just need some guidance.
Attached is the ZIP file for SuperOneClick

T3chnologicallyChallenged said:
I am having the same issue. I did get it rooted with SuperOneClickv1.7-shortfuse.zip file. However, I'm not sure where to go from here. This is a lot more complicated than it was to root and upgrade my Moment to Froyo. I'm now working on my husband's HTC Hero CDMA build number is 2.32.651.2, Sprint release Android 2.1-1 update. I want to do a nandroid backup from what I understand (no clue how to do this!) and then flash a 2.2 or even 2.3 custom ROM to the phone after wiping some files? I have this process down on the Moment, but the Hero is completely different and I'm lost.
I have ASTRO file manager installed and under apps after using the SuperOneClick, I do see SuperUser. I was thinking I wanted to update to the CM 6.1 ROM for now, until the newer systems are completely stable and up-to-date... but I have no clue where to go from here as most directions I've found don't apply to this build. Since I'm 6 months pregnant and off of work until after baby gets here, I have most of the day to tinker with it, when not chasing a rowdy 3.5 year old around the house. Just need some guidance.
Attached is the ZIP file for SuperOneClick
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You need a custom recovery installed to nand and flash. Rom manager is the easiest way to install recovery. Once you have that, backup, wipe data, cache, and dalvik, install rom zip just like on the moment. Also to get to recovery, hold down home then power.
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I'll try that this evening when my husband comes home with his cell. I have a recovery file on the SD that I put there via Windows (recovery-RA-heroc-v1.2.3). Is this a good one to use? I'll download ROM manager onto the phone this evening and go from there. Or, if updating to CM 6.1 should I just flash that with the ROM manager?

T3chnologicallyChallenged said:
I'll try that this evening when my husband comes home with his cell. I have a recovery file on the SD that I put there via Windows (recovery-RA-heroc-v1.2.3). Is this a good one to use? I'll download ROM manager onto the phone this evening and go from there. Or, if updating to CM 6.1 should I just flash that with the ROM manager?
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That's an older version. You can flash that way. I prefer to go into recovery to flash. Better luck that way for me. At least you don't have to run the updater to have factory to flash like the moment. You do need to nand restore to a sense rom to update profile and PRL though, and then nand back to CM.

CM has a great guide on their wiki... http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_(CDMA):_Full_Update_Guide