Hi all
I have recently bought myself a HTC Hero / T-Mobile G2 which I have been wanting to get for ages, I bought it from Ebay and it came with Firmware version 2.1-update 1 which I understand is Froyo?
Anyhow I was wondering if someone might be kind enough to point me in the right direction of how to root my phone, I have tried searching but the amount of entries are overwhelming and to be honest I am not sure where to start. My ultimate goal is to have it rooted and then have the ability to have apps installed to the memory card...
Also once rooted what is the best 2.1 rom to flash the phone with?
Thanks for any help in advance, it is very much appreciated!
Kris
Android 2.1 isn't Froyo - Froyo is android 2.2.
Check out this software universal androot and use that. Though there isn't a documented guide (that i know of).
My sig has a newbie guide which might work on 2.1 (unconfirmed) which you could try. If not you need to wait for http://villainrom.co.uk/ to bring back their 2.1 root guide and use that.
Thank you for your help
I am now on VillainROM 12 and am loving it!
Thanks once again...
Just so you (and others) know. I've now updated my guide to be super quick and it uses Universal Androot now too. Finally a documented method to root which uses this program.
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Hi all
I'm a complete newbie to the Android, but in the four weeks I've had the HTC Hero, I've set up email, downloaded loads of apps etc, but I've started to notice some problems.
I was advised to upgrade from Android 1.5 to Android 1.6 ahead of the upcoming release of 2.1, but I want to backup all my apps, email settings, messages, etc. so I don't have to start again after the upgrade.
I've been reading through the forums for a few days, and can't find a simple guide. I've found a lot about "root" but nothing about what root is! (As I said, I'm a complete newbie)
Any chance someone could post an idiots guide?
Many thanks
You know...The problem doesn't even exist!! Are you happier than before huh? ...Why? What? Didn't you know? F***ing HTC won't release ANY 2.1 update for our Heroes until 26th of April! Oh sure, you could upgrade to 1.6 but....NO! You can't! Because HTC has decided that 1.6 upgrade will never be released! Oooorrr...You could read some guide about "rooting" your Hero and installing a custom rom This is the best and quickest way to get 2.1 features without waiting for official HTC upgrade. Even because when the new firmware will be released maybe there won't be the possibility of rooting again the phone! So you're forced to use stock rom! And if you don't like it...Well...go to hell! XD (By HTC, not by me obviously...). I can only suggest you some "short" readings and a particular 2.1 rom:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superuser (aka root user)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=654030 (The most stable and fastest 2.1 rom at the moment)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124 (The most powerful and friendly modded recovery)
So read, read and read! Then, when you think you're ready, try to root your Hero, if you're not able to do it maybe you've got a perfect SPL...But this is another story...
Oh..and (google)search, (google)search, (google)search //A sort of casting....
+1 MARDURHACK.
A few more things here,...
Have a read of What Can I Do With Root - INFO
Then check out [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom
....Then when you get to the bit about installing your custom ROM, use the link that MARDURHACK provided if you want to try out a 2.1 ROM. Or you can have a look at the other ROMs available in the development section here at XDA.
I had my Hero for about 3 weeks but wanted a 100% stable ROM, so have opted for the MODACO 3.2 ROM. It is Android 1.5, not 2.1. You can get that from HTC Hero section @ MoDaCo.com
.... I can confirm, its the dogs bollocks!
Hi, I've done tons of Windows mobile upgrades in the past but despite reading through the posts on here, I'm still stuck.
1) I have a HTC Hero (UK Vodafone with the original rom) and want to upgrade to 2.1 in the quickest / smoothest way
2) I'm not bothered about keeping anything at all on the phone
3) Can I use one of official HTC 2.1 roms? If so, will that be easier? i.e. will I need 'rooted' ROMS etc?
Many thanks
vicious6969 said:
Hi, I've done tons of Windows mobile upgrades in the past but despite reading through the posts on here, I'm still stuck.
1) I have a HTC Hero (UK Vodafone with the original rom) and want to upgrade to 2.1 in the quickest / smoothest way
2) I'm not bothered about keeping anything at all on the phone
3) Can I use one of official HTC 2.1 roms? If so, will that be easier? i.e. will I need 'rooted' ROMS etc?
Many thanks
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If you are remotely interested in rooting or using custom software, then DON'T TOUCH OFFICIAL UPDATES. If you install an official HTC update, you won't be able to root again.
TBH, you are better installing a rooted custom ROM. If you choose to go down this route, you have come to the right place.
In terms of ROMs which are very close to the official HTC update (ie. have HTC Sense), take a look at (in no particular order, all are pretty similar)
VillainROM 10.2
Cronos 1.x (can't remember what is latest version)
42Turkey's ROM
Modaco Custom ROM 4.0
etc.
or just browse round the site till something takes your fancy.
Thread moved to Q&A.
and use BTDAG's guide linked in my signature for step by step instructions on how to do it.
Many thanks for all your help.
I followed it to the letter (using gold card method)
and it worked a treat.
Used Villain Rom in the end.
I've flashed loads of windows mobiles and iphones before but never an android device. This was my boss's phone so was a bit nervous.
It's certainly more complicated than flashing windows or iphones but just as satisfying!
Cheers
Now you'v done the hard leg work it'l be much easier for your boss from now on.
Previously, I used 1.6 without root, but now I face problem of memory shortage. Then I decide to root and make app2SD. I don't know whether when I upgrade to 2.1, the method of root will be the same as 1.6 or not?
Use a custom ROM based on 2.1. Don't update to official 2.1as getting root access or being able to flash custom ROMs may become very difficult.
There are loads of custom 2.1 ROMs which are aiming to be tweaked versions of the original without all the crap.
I personally highly recommend Villain12,... Others are saying Cronos is good,... aswel as Kimera,....
It to late I alreadyed upgrade offical's 2.1ROM about 3week ago(before post this forums).
So I can't root my Hero?
You will have to downgrade to 1.5.
Search the forum for instructions, I saw a related thread.
There is a guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 which may help. Very positive response so far.
btdag said:
There is a guide http://www.villainrom.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=110&t=2096 which may help. Very positive response so far.
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Yeah, it seems to work fine. Big thanks to the Droid Eris guys who pioneered it
Hi,
Apologies if I am repeating a question already answered before - I have been reading the forums but I couldn't find my answer.
I bought a HTC Hero that was upgraded before I received it to Android 2.1. I believe I am running an official HTC 2.1 ROM from Taiwan - the "Software number" is 3.31.751.1 and the "Firmware version" is 2.1-update1. I have seen guides for rooting HTC Hero phones running 2.1, but I have also read stuff about how it is hard or impossible to root a 2.1 phone because the firmware is patched or something? The rooting guidesI have seen (theunlockr, rootmydroid) make it clear that there is a different process depending on whether your phone was updated to 2.1 OTA or using a RUU. I am not sure which was the case with my phone, though I could maybe find out. Which guide should I follow for my phone?
Thanks in advance.
James.
busbutt said:
Hi,
Apologies if I am repeating a question already answered before - I have been reading the forums but I couldn't find my answer.
I bought a HTC Hero that was upgraded before I received it to Android 2.1. I believe I am running an official HTC 2.1 ROM from Taiwan - the "Software number" is 3.31.751.1 and the "Firmware version" is 2.1-update1. I have seen guides for rooting HTC Hero phones running 2.1, but I have also read stuff about how it is hard or impossible to root a 2.1 phone because the firmware is patched or something? The rooting guidesI have seen (theunlockr, rootmydroid) make it clear that there is a different process depending on whether your phone was updated to 2.1 OTA or using a RUU. I am not sure which was the case with my phone, though I could maybe find out. Which guide should I follow for my phone?
Thanks in advance.
James.
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Hi James,
The guide in the development forum (the one that's sticked) works fine, regardless of how you updated to 2.1, and is pretty easy. Takes about 10 minutes for a lot of people
Thanks very much for the response. Seems like this method will allow me to do a Nandroid backup of my current phone setup before I flash any custom ROMs. That makes me feel better than having to downgrade to 1.5 or something first. I'm nervous about messing with this stuff
Hey everyone how's it going? I've been out of the rooting scene for while because I've been in South Korea and haven't rooted since my G1
My question is:
Is it better to get the Archos 101 and then root it with the 2.1 eclair then get the OTA (if it's possible with root), or should I do the OTA for Froyo first, then root it? I heard you have to also mess with setCPU when you get Froyo as well because they set the speed to 800mHz which is a bit slow. I searched and couldn't find it. I've been on the G1 section of XDA for a while, so nice to be here! Take care!
You really should improve your search abilities.
1. The rooting in Eclair and Froyo are different and because there is no permanent root for the stock Android you have to use the version specific to your installed Android.
2. If you want the "real" thing, go into the http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=877 forum and install Uruk.
3. In std Froyo there is allready a setting for the 1Ghz. Don't belive old rumors.
or you get froyo and permanent root with this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930197