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Seeing as there is such interest in finding out whether or not it is possible to root the official 2.1 and if not then "how do we do it?" I decided to consolidate all of the threads regarding the subject into one convenient place.
The "How do I root my Official 2.1 Sprint Hero" WIKI
[ROOT] ROOT Status of Official Sprint 2.1 release RUU: NO
Rooting HTC hero ( Sprint ) after the official 2.1 update
For all the People Wondering about 2.1 Root
2.1 RUU root vectors
Unable to root 2.1 ruu
How to root the Hero Sprint With Android 2.1 ?
help downgrading or maybe help rooting 2.1
Root
Trying to root my Hero (sprint)....can anyone help
Is it possible to root a Sprint Hero with official 2.1 firmware?
How to root the sprint hero after running the ruu
Can I root a CDMA Hero running the official Sprint 2.1?
Root? Official Sprint Hero 2.1 Rom
Is it possible to port the evos rom to the sprint hero?
Time it takes to Root Official 2.1
Community Projects:
Mass complaint to sprint
Success Stories:
Woot! Got 1.5 back after new 2.1 ruu
Ha ha ha ha I thought there would be more than this, you must have missed some!
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this is the best one imo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689982&highlight=root
sdotcarlisle said:
this is the best one imo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689982&highlight=root
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that almost happened to me...the day 2.1 came out i was deliberating between updating my phone to 2.1 or gaining root and getting a nicer rom...but prior to the official 2.1 update i had been researching since march when i first got my phone...maybe even before i got my phone i was learning about rooting n stuff...i felt i made a good PERSONAL*** decision by rooting my phone that same day
***I am a newb and am still learning. one should not root until they know ALL the pros and possible cons of rooting and flashing roms....
Kcarpenter said:
Ha ha ha ha I thought there would be more than this, you must have missed some!
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haha I'm sure you're right. I will say though all but one came from JUST the Q&A section. I'll add others as I find them
sdotcarlisle said:
this is the best one imo.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689982&highlight=root
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ty, added
Gargon87 said:
one should not root until they know ALL the pros and possible cons of rooting and flashing roms....
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+1, welcome to root. keep it secret.. keep it safe (lotr)
updated op
Hey i am asking these questions on beahalf of fellow rooters
1)By rooting the phone, we are still using Stock rom except that we have SUPERUSER PERMISSIONS already, is that true?
2)To unroot our phone, run RUU roms:
RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
or...
RUU_Legend_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2_Radio_47.26.35.04_7.05.35.26L_release_121965_signed.exe
depending on ur location, asia or other countries.
3)Before i rooted my phone, my firmware is 1.31.707.3
but the RUU rom as stated above is "..WWE_1.31.707.2_Ra.."
is it the same? if not, how do i get my default rom back?
4)After i have rooted my HTC legend, there would be a Stock OTA update by HTC to Android 2.2 froyo. Will the OTA update still take place, or do i have to unroot the phone first?
5)Is there a way to backup my current stock rom: 1.31.707.3 ? if yes, how?
Thank You
Knnhzx
good questions! want answer on that too
Its is possible to have answers to those questions ?
I am interest too for answers, in particulary for questions 1 and 4
Regards
skelettor said:
Its is possible to have answers to those questions ?
I am interest too for answers, in particulary for questions 1 and 4
Regards
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well on those i can answer now:
No1: if u use the stock ruu rom u will NOT have superuser permissions, however there is an "Almost stock" Rom based on this RUU that i currently run and it's really smooth and fast and i have alot more RAM free however i have a problem with facebook contacts so my contact pictures wont sync and i can't link fb contacts to my google contacts. (But i can't really say it is because of the rom or if it is fb that has made some changes)
No4: when u use the "almost stock" Rom the OTA updates are disabled, if they are disabled on the non-root RUU i can't really say, but i don't think they are disabled on that one
Ok thank you for answers
If I understand well, If I want use app2sd I must use a rooted stock ROM, I can not use the HTC stock ROM.
I will search more informations about future OTA update from HTC (in particulary Froyo update) and may be I will try root for my legend.
Regards
BTW, any new information on the release date for Froyo from HTC w/Sense?
skelettor said:
Ok thank you for answers
If I understand well, If I want use app2sd I must use a rooted stock ROM, I can not use the HTC stock ROM.
I will search more informations about future OTA update from HTC (in particulary Froyo update) and may be I will try root for my legend.
Regards
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Actually no.. u need the Rom that they have modded and call "almost stock" and choose the one with apps2sd in it.. OR u need to wait for the HTC stock Froyo update..
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BTW, any new information on the release date for Froyo from HTC w/Sense?
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not any official news, HTC said "in the beginning of Q3"
many speculations have been posted regarding what they mean but many people say that it will come in september or october.. we can't do anything but wait for info from HTC or for the update itself.
Ok thanks. I'm very happy with the Legend, so no rush updating it to Froyo.
To all search for complete arabic support in GingerBread android 2.3.3
Download link
http://cramit.in/qel6dusru5rg
https://www.rapidshare.com/files/461789543/OTA_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.12.415.5-1.43.415.3.zip
it is official and signed from htc
sorry fixed link
Thank u very Much
ALLAH YGZAAK KHAIR
Thank you, and I am still wait for the official update for Asia
Can I install it on HTC incredible S from UK? Do i need to root it first?
we have to rename it update.zip and apply it with recovery ?
HELP!!
Thank you for this incredible post, but I still dont know how to apply this update? i tried on my S-ON IS, renamed to update.zip and applied with recovery on 2.2.1 and 2.3.3, on both roms I got "invalid operation". and the device rebooted. kindly post instructions if possible and tell me what did I do wrong?
How can I find the full RUU 2.3.3 Arabic ROM?
after trial of many users
apply first old arabic full rom then without rooting or s-off the update will accepted
http://www.filefactory.com/file/ca3...0802U_38.03.01.08_M_release_176683_signed.exe
I tried it on ara 2.2.1 before upgrading to 2.3.3 wwe and still get the same error, is it possible to downgrade back to ara 2.2.1?
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I treid downgrading my INCS back to RUU_Vivo_HTC_ARA_1.43.415.3_R_Radio_20.27.30.0802U_38.03.01.08_M_release_176683_signed using the DHD method, the rom flashed normally but after rebooting the phone i got stuck in a boot loop, seems radio won't downgarde, flashed back to WWE 2.3.3 GB and the device is up again. how can i get arabic on my device since it's S-ON and currently not downgrading from Gingerbread to froyo?
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Is there any complete arabic RUU for IS?
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kain said:
Is there any complete arabic RUU for IS?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
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As u, we waiting for a leaked arabic 2.3.3 GB RUU ....
how can i install this ota update????
@fire girl, do you own an HTC Incredible S? since i checked your history of posting and it made me fell of my chair lol
Her0o said:
As u, we waiting for a leaked arabic 2.3.3 GB RUU ....
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Waiting .......
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Hawkysoft said:
@fire girl, do you own an HTC Incredible S? since i checked your history of posting and it made me fell of my chair lol
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Oh **** LMAO i would have fallen off mine too if it wasnt one of those chairs that can go round and round ... Lol how do u find stuff like this hawky?
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i tried with this official update in s-on through golden card
first: i download this update to golden card>rename to PG32IMG>it's downloadable in automatically & Checked in hboot >select reboot but still in 2.2.1
2nd: rename it to update.zip> (flash update.zip)> invalid operation ...
i think my problem is simple...
need s-off or what?
Her0o said:
i tried with this official update in s-on through golden card
first: i download this update to golden card>rename to PG32IMG>it's downloadable in automatically & Checked in hboot >select reboot but still in 2.2.1
2nd: rename it to update.zip> (flash update.zip)> invalid operation ...
i think my problem is simple...
need s-off or what?
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Same as i did, but now i'm stuck with the WWE gingerbread without any arabic support
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thank you but we need the RUU
Does it include HTC Sense 3.0 ?
Just a quick question.
I have HTC IncS Sim free bought in UK.
I have S-OFF it using revolutionary and is rooted.
If i were to apply the OTA update will it work fine with my fone or do I need to S-ON it first and then apply the update.
you will need to revert to s-on first. beware, once you update, you might not be able to s-off. I read that the update comes with hboot 2.0. no one knows if it can be s-off'd.
if you want to keep the phone s-off, just flash arhd 2.1.0. Mike just updated the rom using the official update.
okay thanks alot.. So to revert it to S-ON again i believe i need to update to a stock rom but which rom should i be using for my base band version 20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555
I have read this but i do not know which version of stock rom would is for my device? how do i find that?
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try this. you should be able to deduce from reading the thread. if not, i'm sure someone can answer your question if you post in that thread. good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922
You sir are crazy. Is no one seriously not going to tell this guy not to do it? The ota update that was just released is a piece of crap, the roms on the dev section are light years ahead of the newest htc update. Don't do it!
I agree with "itsbeertimenow", you may wanna avoid the latest update as it includes hboot 1.16.000 and revolutionary will NOT work anymore.
itsbeertimenow said:
You sir are crazy. Is no one seriously not going to tell this guy not to do it? The ota update that was just released is a piece of crap, the roms on the dev section are light years ahead of the newest htc update. Don't do it!
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haha. i already suggested using arhd if he wants to keep s-off. what he does with the info i provided is his prerogative.
having said that, I agree with you beertime. if it were up to me, I would not switch to the official ota update.
katu2006 said:
I agree with "itsbeertimenow", you may wanna avoid the latest update as it includes hboot 1.16.000 and revolutionary will NOT work anymore.
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I actually read that it's hboot 2.0.
afaik, 1.16 can now be unlocked by downgrading then using revolutionary.
edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
syc7090 said:
I actually read that it's hboot 2.0.
afaik, 1.16 can now be unlocked by downgrading then using revolutionary.
edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
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Hboot 2.0 is even worse...so no update for me.
Yeah, I know about the gold card option, which I will have to try at some point...but the risk involved is a bit concerning at the moment.
Anyway, I would advise against the update.
no update from me
my advice is to not update.
I was always a stock rom fan giving the reason, a. root involves a risk of bricking your phone and b. HTC was doing not bad on their sense UI IMO. (OK you could argue that but I personally believe so).
But this 3.0 update is just so not HTC, I don't see a big improvement of performance but the otherwise, and the UI feels like beta version of a custom rom.
check my recent post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383806
Also, consider other members' opinion on rooting back from stock 3.0, you'd better stay and wait.
H_H
moneyes said:
okay thanks alot.. So to revert it to S-ON again i believe i need to update to a stock rom but which rom should i be using for my base band version 20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
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I have the same uk sim free phone. Im just interested to know which one did you pick in the end.? I'm not updating but i'm just interested.
Hello Friends
Previously i have Galaxy s
Just bought the device
I just need to know
How to rooting installing CWM and Which MIUI or CM9 Rom is stable
Welcome to community. I am sure if you go to development section you will find a complete thread about how to root your device
And I am using MIUI 2.3.9 (not updated latest 2.3.16 yet ) & must admit it's quite stable even they say it's beta ;-)
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium
Rooting guide is in dev section. Cm9 is not available yet we have cm7 or you can try one of the ics roms that devs have made. Ice cold is Probs the most stable ATM.
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tarunagg said:
Hello Friends
Previously i have Galaxy s
Just bought the device
I just need to know
How to rooting installing CWM and Which MIUI or CM9 Rom is stable
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Do you know your Hboot version? Is your phone S-Off or S-On.
if your hboot is 1.09.0000 or 1.13.0000 simply go to http://revolutionary.io/
if it is 1.16.0000 or 1.20.000 do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 and then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
you dont have to do the second step, but it will give you s-off which is easier when it comes to flashing roms. S-off also allows you to flash custom kernels and radios
TaLEntZ96 said:
Do you know your Hboot version? Is your phone S-Off or S-On.
if your hboot is 1.09.0000 or 1.13.0000 simply go to http://revolutionary.io/
if it is 1.16.0000 or 1.20.000 do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 and then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
you dont have to do the second step, but it will give you s-off which is easier when it comes to flashing roms. S-off also allows you to flash custom kernels and radios
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Please stop giving misleading information. If users would like to gain s-off on hboot 1.16 and 2.00 they do not need to unlock bootloader first.
Nonverbose said:
Please stop giving misleading information. If users would like to gain s-off on hboot 1.16 and 2.00 they do not need to unlock bootloader first.
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i found that way easier for me so... yeah
Only reason to unlock bootloader I can see is to run custom roms without rooting phone, given though, I unlocked mine first so can't say whether or not it helped later on when I decided to root.
Virtuous Affinity 2.05 is a very good Sense Rom (www.virtuousrom.com).
IceColdSandwich 6.1 is a very good and stable working ICS Rom. Only camera is not working well.
Regards...
atrost said:
Virtuous Affinity 2.05 is a very good Sense Rom (www.virtuousrom.com).
IceColdSandwich 6.1 is a very good and stable working ICS Rom. Only camera is not working well.
Regards...
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Camera on IceColdSandwich 6.1.1 working quite well for me.
during the downgrade the first 2 steps are just to re lock the boot locker as the stock htc ruu don't get installed on a unlocked bootloader
its better for them not to unlock theirs as it will later give an error "security warning".
so its best to straight away run the downgrade ruu provided in the guide from fastboot