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[Q] Rooting Questions

I am looking at rooting my phone. I have a few questions but I'm not sure where to post at because I'm new on this site. I read through some root instructions, but the creators were not specific on some areas.
Does it matter what carrier I have if I root my HTC Hero as long as it is CDMA? I have Alltel. The instructions I read for this were not specific as to carriers, they just said CDMA HTC Hero.
My other question is when you root your HTC Hero, is flashing a new ROM to the phone part of the rooting process or something different. The instructions I read also did not clarify this.
Thanks

Any information will be greatly appreciated.

I don't know whether the carrier matters or not when rooting. You don't have to flash a ROM when rooting, but I would venture to say the the vast majority of folks are rooting to add a custom ROM. Especially with the Hero, due to it's limitations.
Edit: I found this post here. So I would research that a bit as far as carriers.

If you want to stay stock but remove bloatware, you can just root and remove with an app like root explorer. I would think about at least an overclocked kernel.
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PwnHero said:
I am looking at rooting my phone. I have a few questions but I'm not sure where to post at because I'm new on this site. I read through some root instructions, but the creators were not specific on some areas.
Does it matter what carrier I have if I root my HTC Hero as long as it is CDMA? I have Alltel. The instructions I read for this were not specific as to carriers, they just said CDMA HTC Hero.
My other question is when you root your HTC Hero, is flashing a new ROM to the phone part of the rooting process or something different. The instructions I read also did not clarify this.
Thanks
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i know there are people on here who rooted from Alltel, the only thing is the majority of people have sprint.. so most of the custom stuff will come with sprints banner on it.. there are ways to change them and none of it is too hard at all to do.. its not a bad idea to try out some custom roms even if they are just custom versions of the stock rom..
i would check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=674788 it gives a break down of everything you will need to know both with the site itself as well as rooting your hero in general.. a good thing to keep in mind before posting a lot of questions is google is your friend, a search of the forum will bring up most answers to anything.. a lot of people around here get really ticked if you post questions that have already been answered, or if you post it in the wrong section.. but check out the link, any other questions feel free to ask..

I found this blog on rooting. It doesn't say anything about carrier. Does anyone know? It just says CDMA, which is what my phone is.

PwnHero said:
I found this blog on rooting. It doesn't say anything about carrier. Does anyone know? It just says CDMA, which is what my phone is.
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you can root being alltel, rooting in general is not carrier specific.. if you flash certain roms it may change your provider banner to sprint because it is the most common, but even that can be changed back and it doesnt affect your radio or prl.. if its a CDMA hero the CDMA root process should work..
read the post that posted above yours, and check out the link.. literally tons of information about rooting..

check my hero rooting guide, it is NOT carrier specific and will work on Alltell. fast and simple way to root.
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8358998&postcount=528

will unrevoked 3 give me nand unlock/ s off for cdma hero?
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Stevos the Animos said:
will unrevoked 3 give me nand unlock/ s off for cdma hero?
sent from my rooted evo, cm7 rc2
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last time i checked the unrevoked stuff, it wasnt really working for the hero.. if you search the hero development forum, there are at least 2 topics in there concerning s-off..

k thanx
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Stevos the Animos said:
will unrevoked 3 give me nand unlock/ s off for cdma hero?
sent from my rooted evo, cm7 rc2
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Yes. Unrevoked forever does give s-off
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sweet! it worked on my evo and droid eris so i was hoping it would work on my hero too
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HTC HD7 Bell *unlocked*

hey awhile ago I bought an HTC HD7 phone off of a guy that brought it from the UK, so the phone had no 3g! (only edge) BUT I could do everything else even tethering or internet sharing, so I found the edge super slow and annoying so I bought a bell phone unlocked it and is working with 3g, BUT the option to use the internet sharing is MISSING! WTF? and ontop of that I get the dissappering keyboard sh*t! what I would like to know if this ALL BELL fones doing this or just MINE? and can I fix this? thanks

man you guys are slow at answering, isn't there anyone else here who has a bell htc unlocked that can answer? I know there is some of you who do! c'mon help out!

Bell Unlock
Hi...
Ive have a sim unlocked HD7 phone since Sept 2011 using a Bell sim card.
The phone was bought in Toronto and was new when purchased..The Store clerk informed me it was a Telus phone originally.I too waited eagerly for the Tethering option to come in updates..The last update 7740 was supposed to include tethering...However it appears that the Providers have not allowed this to be part of the update.. Bell HD7..Rogers Samsung Focus.. It seems we will have to do our home work here at XDA and use one of these great Roms here that include tethering.. LOL i just have not got up the Dingles to attempt it...
Hope this helps....

thanks bron! I have to say I am really amazed at how b(h)ell cripples these phones! no wonder no one likes going with them or thier service! why on earth would they wanna leave this out when there is money to be made! man they're stupid and bad business minded! and I agree with ya, I would luv to install one of these great roms but I dont have the patience nor dingles to do so!

btw I forgot to mention in my rant that I'm with ROGERS! the fone is a bell fone tho...

Rant
Lol dosn't matter Im with bell no tether..
My Daughters phone is with Rogers no Tether for her focus... Both phones Mango 7740..
The Rant Continues..........

Geez guys, get the phones unlocked, downgrade your spl and start installing custom roms. I've got a bell hd7, I got it unlocked, and used the information in the forums to downgrade sol, and install custom roms. Most custom roms offer tethering. If you follow the instructions you LL be good.. feel free to pm me for any questions or info
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nalgrim said:
Geez guys, get the phones unlocked, downgrade your spl and start installing custom roms. I've got a bell hd7, I got it unlocked, and used the information in the forums to downgrade sol, and install custom roms. Most custom roms offer tethering. If you follow the instructions you LL be good.. feel free to pm me for any questions or info
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Nalgrim,
thanks. There are many Bell HD7 users who have a hard time going through the info looking for details as the Bell stuff is limited.
What do you consider to be the best Rom for Bell users who want to be up to date and have the option of tethering ?
Also, where is our best starting point if we have the most recent 7740 update ? Do we have to go all the back to a NODO factory rom to go to a custom ?

uhm, well its personal choice the "best rom" i've tried eburon, intrinsic, deepshining, dft v2, and nextgen.i am currently on nextgen v2.1, and am downloading the newest version 2.2, I did like deepshining as well.
ill find the links for the guides, and post them, ive uploaded the roms I ve used to my megaupload account, i'll post the links if you guys want to use the "same" files. I dont know how fast it would be for someone to download from megaupload as a guest. go to megaupload and sign up for a free account.
i will try and find a copy of my info before i downgraded.
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hate to say it, I downgraded from stock 7720. ill see what i can find for ya anyways

nalgrim said:
Geez guys, get the phones unlocked, downgrade your spl and start installing custom roms. I've got a bell hd7, I got it unlocked, and used the information in the forums to downgrade sol, and install custom roms. Most custom roms offer tethering. If you follow the instructions you LL be good.. feel free to pm me for any questions or info
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umm if U read my post again, I said that my phone is unlocked HENCE the reason I am able to slap my rogers sim card in it, also I don't know how to downgrade and install custome roms and I couldnt be bothered as its too long of a process and complicated and I dont wanna brick my phone if I f**k up! maybe if I had someone walk me throught it then that would be a differant story...anyone here live in montreal and wanna meet at a cafe to show me? I'm buying!! LOL

nalgrim said:
uhm, well its personal choice the "best rom" i've tried eburon, intrinsic, deepshining, dft v2, and nextgen.i am currently on nextgen v2.1, and am downloading the newest version 2.2, I did like deepshining as well.
ill find the links for the guides, and post them, ive uploaded the roms I ve used to my megaupload account, i'll post the links if you guys want to use the "same" files. COLOR="Silver"]
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[/COLOR]hate to say it, I downgraded from stock 7720. ill see what i can find for ya anyways
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That would be great
I'm still a little confused on the spl thing as well. I have 4.5.2250
based on here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
**Edit**
Took the dive and it was VERY easy when following the rules listed on the thread I posted.

@be_man36. what's your spl? Put it into bootloader by power off and power back on and hold volume down. After just battery pull. And what mango are u on 7720 or 7740
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I'm on mango 7740 and my bootload is 4.XX and I dont have the balls to downgrade or mess around with my phone! LOL I know sucks to be me

be-man
It was really easy after reading.
follow the link I posted. Make sure you have a good to full charge. Took less than 60 seconds to downgrade the SPL
after that you are free to use any custom rom you want.
SR

Anyone there?

So I notice nobody has posted or replied to any of the galaxy note 1 forums... Where is everyone at? Did u guys give up on our phone
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There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.

Really? That's awesome I'll check it out.... Thnx.. :thumbup::thumbup:

srpanadero said:
There are few Tmobile note users because it was only for sale a very short time.
Use the ATT note forum, it is the same device. If you want to use an ATT ROM and there isn't a Tmobile equivalent, use the instructions in the "vibration fix" thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41533675
And then you can run any ROM. Be sure you understand that thread though.
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I never got the hang of flashing AT&T ROMs on the T-mobile version. I asked a couple of times in their forums whether certain ROMS would work, but didn't get much of a response. Maybe i'll try one and see. As long as it doesn't brick my phone.

Off topic...
It works fine on any rom, but pay attention to that thread and also learn about the ROMs. The boot image and replacement files that you use have to come from a similar Tmobile ROM. So if you want to run a 4.2.2 ROM, take the files from something like cyanogenmod 10.1.0. If you wanted to use a 4.1.2 ROM, then that would be cyanogenmod 10.0. ICS =cm9.
That boot image is basically the kernel. You cannot flash ATT kernels.
Warning. Might ruin your phone doing this.
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[Q] HTC One Custom Rom to Sprint HTC One

Hello everyone,
Ok I just got the Sprint HTC One.I've done S-OFF, Super-CID, Unlock.
My Questions are:
1) Is there a way to use ROM from HTC One(not Sprint HTC One)
example any of theese: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2115#romList
2) And is it only me but if I do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with Non Sprint TWRP , the recovery doesn't load.
any links with nice,stable,battery friendly ROMs will work for me.
Thank you.

Cr3a7eR said:
Hello everyone,
Ok I just got the Sprint HTC One.I've done S-OFF, Super-CID, Unlock.
My Questions are:
1) Is there a way to use ROM from HTC One(not Sprint HTC One)
example any of theese: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2115#romList
2) And is it only me but if I do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with Non Sprint TWRP , the recovery doesn't load.
any links with nice,stable,battery friendly ROMs will work for me.
Thank you.
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If you want a non functioning HTC One flash any of the rom's in the non sprint dev section.

Ok, So with Super CID I should be able to run any RUU? Is this correct
For example I want to use some European non Sprint.Is this going to work

No, you will probably brick your phone.

CNexus said:
No, you will probably brick your phone.
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whew, talk about THICK.

Cr3a7eR said:
Ok, So with Super CID I should be able to run any RUU? Is this correct
For example I want to use some European non Sprint.Is this going to work
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I am guessing we will see a post soon from this guy "stuck in bootloader".
At least you're asking for advice first, but you need to pay attention to the answers.
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Konfuzion said:
I am guessing we will see a post soon from this guy "stuck in bootloader".
At least you're asking for advice first, but you need to pay attention to the answers.
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Alright, you can just answer and explain what actually I can do with SuperCID.
Not to make yourself the smart person here.
Ok, you are right, I will stuck somewhere but that's how we learn...when no one anwers us with real "answer".

dont think super cid is really very useful on cdma phones...

I'm not trying to be the smart person here, I am trying to help you. With super CID you can flash any carriers Rom or RUU, however with Sprint being a coma phone we are very limited so as far as I know having super cid is kind of pointless. Unless someone else knows better.
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Konfuzion said:
I'm not trying to be the smart person here, I am trying to help you. With super CID you can flash any carriers Rom or RUU, however with Sprint being a coma phone we are very limited so as far as I know having super cid is kind of pointless. Unless someone else knows better.
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This is correct. If you read the info in the CID unlock thread it explains everything.
Super CID does allow you to use any RUU, but that doesn't help us as much because Sprint is CDMA, the rest of the varients are currently GSM. However, when the phone becomes available on other CDMA carriers like Boost or Verizon it will be more useful because those will work since they are CDMA as well.
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Cr3a7eR said:
Hello everyone,
Ok I just got the Sprint HTC One.I've done S-OFF, Super-CID, Unlock.
My Questions are:
1) Is there a way to use ROM from HTC One(not Sprint HTC One)
example any of theese: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2115#romList
2) And is it only me but if I do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with Non Sprint TWRP , the recovery doesn't load.
any links with nice,stable,battery friendly ROMs will work for me.
Thank you.
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To answer the original questions...
1. Not directly, you'd have to Port them.
2. You need to flash the Sprint TWRP, use either 2.5.0 or 2.6.1. The 2.6.0 version that is floating around is broken.
As far as good tons, I personally havent flashed any because stock, with a different launcher, has worked so well. I read through a lot of the AOSP based Rom threads and there seem to be some issues that need to get worked out before I would consider them strong contenders to the stock stability and features. However any stock roms should give good results, is recommend Viper Rom.
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Give the guy a break; the Super CID is confusing to us Sprint users. Even the guy who posted the Super CID didnt realize till later that it wouldnt do us much good. If it isn't clear to you already, DONT FLASH ANY ROM THAT ISNT SPECIFICALLY BUILT FOR THE SPRINT VARIANT. And dont bother with super CID, even if/when boost and other prepaid options become available, I will have a hard time believing that development will skyrocket because of it. I have been working on three different roms for our beloved sprint variant and have dismal failures for going on three weeks. Couldnt figure out why everybody loved stock so much here, but I think I know now.

Thank you guys, now everything is clear for me :silly:
I am going to use my phone in Europe and in my country we use only GSM, we don't use CDMA at all.
Now I am using this rom: 42ONE - The Aftermath
Really Like it and recomend it.
i've tried with viper but more like this one.

[Q] Xperia T protoype WIFI and Radio issues

The problem: Xperia T prototype (0044 IMEI) will not run stable on most stock firmwares. WIFI only works with the ICS stock WIFI module (7.0.A.1.303 FW or flashing module to other firmwares). Also, baseband and IMEI is blanked out in settings. The radio is not working at all.
So after testing a lot of firmwares and roms (I must've flashed this phone 3,8 billion times by now...), this is the result:
NONE of the stock firmwares I've tried (almost all of them I think...) help
CM 10 seems to be working completely. At least radio and WIFI are fine for now.
CM10.1 and 11: WIFI working, baseband and IMEI are shown, I can scan networks, but can not register in any network.
CM10 is using Baseband 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-10015019-33, while 10.1 and 11 use 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-10015031-47.
So far so good (boy was I happy when I was able to dial a number in CM10!!!).
Now I would like to get a stock ROM working.
The question: How will I get the stock ROMs working? I would have to find out what CM is using that stock isn't. I'm actually quite confused about the fact that even the oldest stock (7.0.A.1.303, couldn't find any older one) would not work, while CM 10 will.
steeserious said:
I read that some people here are using LT30p prototypes without issues and I'm wondering if any of you guys can help me getting there too.
When I got the phone, it was basically a mess. Service Menu will FC when trying to open configuration, loads of FCs here and there...it wouldn't wake up when the screen turns off, the WIFI wasn't working, Radio not working at all...
I was able to solve WIFI and FC by installing PACMAN v.23. This was mentioned on another forum.
So I'm wondering about the modules, lib, baseband etc that's used in there. Maybe someone can shed some light.
PACMAN shows this baseband: 8960A-AAAAANAZQ-10015031-47
WIFI is also working with 7.0.A.1.303 ICS and 7.0.A.3.223 ICS. Flashing the stock ICS WIFI module to other firmware versions fixes WIFI.
While I can search for networks in PM, I cannot log on to any of them. On stock the phone will detect when a SIM card is inserted and will reboot. After reboot, it will say there's no SIM card installed though.
Also, PAC will show the IMEI in the settings, all the stock firmwares don't.
@godfather4her: I'll mention you here since you might have some info on this .
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Did some more testing and updated first post. Radio is finally working with CM 10.

I didn't mention that some of the stock firmwares use the same baseband as the one in CM10, that doesn't help though.
Also, coming from CM10 and flashing stock without baseband doesn't help.
This thread has had 150 views so far, but no responses. I know this might not be the usual problems that people have to deal with, but someone surely must have an idea

steeserious said:
I didn't mention that some of the stock firmwares use the same baseband as the one in CM10, that doesn't help though.
Also, coming from CM10 and flashing stock without baseband doesn't help.
This thread has had 150 views so far, but no responses. I know this might not be the usual problems that people have to deal with, but someone surely must have an idea
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well u had the gut to unlock bootloader in order to run a custom rom like CM or Pacmac...etc... i didn't have because my phone is still under warranty and unlocking BL will void it.. that's why i sent to sony for a repair.
but i was wondering why you're using a prototype in the first place?
well i guess it's for devs or testing purposes, and it might be not the same like the official release. you're still lucky to have it detecting radio and wifi, because of a working Baseband and IMEI... refer that to sony by asking them to which country your phone was branded, then from that, get a hold on the initial firmware came installed in ur phone, might be some differences from SI(sale info) to another.
go to sony support, if u would like to either make a live chat with an agent or place a call, and ask them about your phone info as i told you. they would just request the imei number, then they will give u all the information u need about ur phone.
at least this will help you get to the correct stock u need to flash (hopefully to bring the radio functionality on).
good luck bro!

Well, ebay...you never know what you get
I didn't buy a prototype on purpose. It would be kinda foolish to spend money on a phone when you don't know whether you'll get it working again. Even though I have to admit that I appreciate the challenge
Prototypes are not supported at all. No warranty, no nothing. Of course I tried to get some information out of the support guys, but as I expected, that was a dead end.

I recently got Xperia T prototype as you said (IMEI 0044**). Can you tell me did you find anything more? I bought it with not working GSM and working WiFi. I tried to install stock firmware and now I don't have GSM neither WiFi?
What did you do? What should I do?
PS: I managed to get it working with CM10 rom

I have xt prototype and i installed 9.2.a.0.205 central european version and all is working normally. Try that version. And battery life is great.
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I meant .295
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ljuba_dude said:
I have xt prototype and i installed 9.2.a.0.205 central european version and all is working normally. Try that version. And battery life is great.
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Stock version?

bojanbl said:
I recently got Xperia T prototype as you said (IMEI 0044**). Can you tell me did you find anything more? I bought it with not working GSM and working WiFi. I tried to install stock firmware and now I don't have GSM neither WiFi?
What did you do? What should I do?
PS: I managed to get it working with CM10 rom
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Unfortunately, I couldn't find any more info or get any more help here. The only system that's working properly so far is CM10.
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I have xt prototype and i installed 9.2.a.0.205 central european version and all is working normally. Try that version. And battery life is great.
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Lucky you.
There are prototypes that seem to have slightly different hardware. I've heard from other people having XT protos that are running just fine on most, if not all firmware. Unfortunately, mine is not one of those.

Stock firmware. No root, locked bl.
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