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Trying to keep root access with a bone stock T-Mobile 1.5 ROM

Hello,
I'm trying to learn how to install a bone stock T-Mobile 1.5 OEM ROM and allow it to keep root access (I'm not interested in apps2sd, etc.). Can someone tell me what the MINIMUM files are that need to be removed or modified to allow this?
I am currently running enomther's TMO OTA CRC1 ROM US, Cyanogen's 1.4 recovery, Haykuro's bootloader, and the 2.22.19.26I radio. It's all good, but I just want to learn how to tinker with my own stock ROM.
Where I'm at:
I removed the radio and recovery images from the 1.5 OEM (so I wouldn't overwrite the current ones) and various .apks I didn't want. I also removed the check_prereq after noticing it wasn't in enomther's ROM.
After signing the ROM package, I go to install it, and everything looks great until halfway through the progress bar when it hangs on 'couldn't find check_prereq, error on line 1'.
I'm afraid to add it back in because it's not in other modified ROMs. I couldn't find much searching for check_prereq, but assume it compares the current ROM version to the one it is trying to overwrite? I read about signing a ROM with a test key, but was under the impression I was already doing that (using autosign.bat).
Can someone educate me on what else I need to do?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

ROM closest to stock 1.6 but with root?

My G1 is running latest CM, was rooted ages ago using JF method, now running latest CMRecovery.
I want to go back to the stock donut 1.6, ideally the UK T-Mobile one, but I want to keep root.
The only ROMs I can find are either highly tweaked (e.g. CM, TheOfficial etc) or the stock update from T-Mobile which removes root.
Is there something inbetween?
Or is it straightforward to install the official 1.6 and do something to 'root it' in place, given that I still have the JF SPL and CM recovery?
Actually I am assuming that installing the stock from TMO will not replace my SPL or recovery!?

Well, the stock ADP1v1.6 firmware is 1.6 with root.
Enomther's "The official" -- rooted base is exactly the same as stock ADP1v1.6, but with the community root-app for added flexibility -- you don't need to install the expansion pack if you don't like.
mamoulian666 said:
My G1 is running latest CM, was rooted ages ago using JF method, now running latest CMRecovery.
I want to go back to the stock donut 1.6, ideally the UK T-Mobile one, but I want to keep root.
The only ROMs I can find are either highly tweaked (e.g. CM, TheOfficial etc) or the stock update from T-Mobile which removes root.
Is there something inbetween?
Or is it straightforward to install the official 1.6 and do something to 'root it' in place, given that I still have the JF SPL and CM recovery?
Actually I am assuming that installing the stock from TMO will not replace my SPL or recovery!?
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And FYI: Enomther's expansion pack is very flexible. Mainly just adds a few critical things, like apps2sd, iptables, and tethering components.

Ah okey, I thought Enomther's base included tweaks like apps2sd, overclocking, multitouch etc. a re-read shows that stuff's in the expansion. So base is what I want!
Thanks!
I've got a NexusOne so am selling my G1. Wanted to advertise it as 'rooted' but keep things as close to TMobile UK standard as possible. The lucky new owner is welcome to add the expansion if they wish, or change to some other ROM.

[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

[Q] Replacing my Hero/ Currently on CM7

I am looking to get my Hero replaced through the Sprint insurance at this point...
Currently it is running AOSP CMOD 2.3.4 - 20110523
My question is, would using this RUU
http://www.htc.com/us/support/hero-sprint/downloads/
take me back to stock in order to continue with this process?
Does the current version of Android matter in this regards?
Thanks in advance...

Look for the ruu in zip format in the dev section. Run that and it take you back to stock.
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[Q] Downgrade 2.3.4 to 2.2 or earlier

hello. new to the forum. i've scoured the net for solutions but i haven't found anyt that applied directly to my situation and came here for help.
first off, im a bit new to the android world--being an iphone geek my whole life so here goes.
ive got a htc dream (g1) rooted running 2.3.4
Mod Version is COS-DS i wanted to test out. But i dont care for it and wanted to go back to an earlier version, maybe cyanogen 6.1 but that runs 2.2
i was wondering if it would be as simple as grabbing the 6.1 ROM and flashing it onto my phone from my sd card
my HBOOT version is 1.33.0013d
my Radio version is 2.22.27.08
I had 6.1 on my sd card and flashed the rom because i saw a video of someone else who had the same radio/hboot version as I and it was working so i thought it would be that simple, but when i flashed it i was caught in a bootloop at the G1 Tmobile screen.
Luckily i was able to recover, (i backed up my info using the Clockwork Recovery from Rom Manager)
Any ideas? Any are welcome. And once again my apologies for my blazing noobishness.

CM 6.1 is bootlooping due to your radio/SPL combination. You need a special kernel for this, which needs to be flashed on top on CM 6.1. Terry's kernel from the ezGingerbread thread should worl, I guess.
You can also downgrade your radio/SPL, but I do not suggest so, because you will lose the additional memory provided by that combination.
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