So uh, yeah. Hello everybody, I hope someone reads this and helps me out.
It's been a while since I got my HTC Legend, and since I started to know about it, I tried and tried to obtain those root permissions on my device. But it never worked. I also tried with the so-called GoldCard, and got nothing. Those apps which give you temp-root permissions still work, but I'm aiming for permanent root so I can get custom roms working on my Legend.
Finally, I'm starting to think about giving up for a while and wait for the community to advance, but before that, I'd like someone to confirm me that root privileges in my device are currently impossible to get.
I hope I'm not missing any important numbers...
Code:
HBOOT-1.00.0000
RADIO-7.13.35.03
Android 2.2
Software version 3.14.161.1
I'm sorry if this is a bother, but I couldn't find anything consistent that assured me that I couldn't get perma-root, except from what I can see from my device.
Thanks in advance.
You're going to need to downgrade to get root. It doesn't take long assuming everything goes according to plan in my post.
THIS VOIDS WARRANTY.
If you follow this guide, you might get an error (that's what happened to me).
You then do this. And follow downgrade instructions.
And finally, I followed this:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Legend:_Full_Update_Guide
Also this site has full instructions, from downgrading/rooting to installing a rom. I found this when I was nearly done (after many hours of trying to figure how my goldcard didn't seem to do anything).
I only rooted my legend about a month ago (had 2.2 and hboot 1.01). It took me forever to find the right info in one place.
It should not take long, do a backup (titanium free on market works for me) and get the google apps after you have a rom installed and again download titanium from market and restore what you want.
Good luck.
Thanks for the fast reply, I'll try that as soon as possible for me. I hope that finally works.
Thank you a lot. After a few hours of struggling with all those tutorials, I finally got CyanogenMod 7 working on my Legend.
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I've been trying to root my HTC Hero for the past 2 days and since I'm COMPLETELY new to all of this, I found no easy method.
After a lot of research, I realized I need to patch my recovery screen so I can load new ROMs (correct me if I'm wrong). I've tried many methods, one where I install Flashrec onto my phone, but that didn't work. I also tried this method I found on android.modaco.com. I can't link outside of this site since I'm new, so I can't show you the method. I can tell you the problems I encountered when trying the two procedures and maybe you can tell me what to do from there.
I also tried the Goldcard method. I think it worked out and my memory card is good to go, but I don't know where to go from there. (Also, how can I test out my memory card to check if it really has the Goldcard?)
Please don't bash me for not knowing anything on this stuff. I'd love to learn about it, but I just don't know where to start.
Help would be very appreciated.
EDIT: Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I searched throughout the entire site and tried to find the most appropriate section for me to put this thread and thought this was the place.
MoeKz said:
I've been trying to root my HTC Hero for the past 2 days and since I'm COMPLETELY new to all of this, I found no easy method.
After a lot of research, I realized I need to patch my recovery screen so I can load new ROMs (correct me if I'm wrong). I've tried many methods, one where I install Flashrec onto my phone, but that didn't work. I also tried this method I found on android.modaco.com. I can't link outside of this site since I'm new, so I can't show you the method. I can tell you the problems I encountered when trying the two procedures and maybe you can tell me what to do from there.
I also tried the Goldcard method. I think it worked out and my memory card is good to go, but I don't know where to go from there. (Also, how can I test out my memory card to check if it really has the Goldcard?)
Please don't bash me for not knowing anything on this stuff. I'd love to learn about it, but I just don't know where to start.
Help would be very appreciated.
EDIT: Sorry if this is in the wrong section. I searched throughout the entire site and tried to find the most appropriate section for me to put this thread and thought this was the place.
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try searching for the unlockr on google, helped me loads!! if i'm right the flashrec method has changed (throws up a error but still roots), dont count me on that one!!
5 reasons not to root your Android
Hello Moekz, I am more or less in your situation, may I ask you a question? are you usually developing? if yes.. you probably will need a root, if not then probably it's better to keep the device as it is. There are few problems with rooting the phone and if the reason is to update to the 2.1...forget it now! At the moment there is not the perfect ROM on Web, we need to wait until HTC comes out with the official ROM. If you decide to root the phone you have to be sure the bluetooth, wifi are ok and the battery life is good...then is tricky and maybe dangerous for your phone if you don't follow step by step and perfectly the tutorial of Unlocker.com and xda suggestion. Anyway there is a video even on youtube: How to root your Hero with one click..watch it and then decide. I would wait 3-4 weeks. Good luck!
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Hello Moekz, I am more or less in your situation, may I ask you a question? are you usually developing? if yes.. you probably will need a root, if not then probably it's better to keep the device as it is. There are few problems with rooting the phone and if the reason is to update to the 2.1...forget it now! At the moment there is not the perfect ROM on Web, we need to wait until HTC comes out with the official ROM. If you decide to root the phone you have to be sure the bluetooth, wifi are ok and the battery life is good...then is tricky and maybe dangerous for your phone if you don't follow step by step and perfectly the tutorial of Unlocker.com and xda suggestion. Anyway there is a video even on youtube: How to root your Hero with one click..watch it and then decide. I would wait 3-4 weeks. Good luck!
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Well, that's just it. I don't want to wait 3-4 weeks for the update. It's been a while since HTC released Android 2.1, and we still don't have it for the Hero.
Hey all,
I have a Hero on 3 UK network and since the stupid network dont seem to be releasing any updates for it, I want to root it and manually put 2.1/2.2 on there.
Problem is, NONE of the guides on how to flash it work.
Here's what I've tried so far:
Goldcard method - I have succesfully created a goldcard using a Kingston 1GB card (tested on a Desire and works). Trying to downgrade to the stock HTC ROM using HTC's RUU gives me error 140 (bootloader version error).
Rooting the phone - Phone is all hooked up to ADB, can poll it for information etc. Tried to boot it into a recovery image but get an error saying the following: "downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (remote: not allow)"
Alternate rooting method - So I found out ROM version 2.73 or whatever it is has some kind of extra security on it. The guides are advising me to download flashrec.apk and install on phone to backup then flash the recovery sector of the phone. This doesnt work. I can neither backup nor apply the recovery images. Even if I override the backup part, it still wont work Just gives me yet another error.
Seems that my Hero is locked down with some impossible to break security. Anyone else having the same difficulty with Three UK? If so are there any other ways you guys may have come up with to root/flash your phone? I'm getting really pissed off with it and am probably going to do an insurance job on it if I cant flash it.
FYI, this phone has not been updated since August 2009. Everything on it is stock from Three UK.
Versions (if you think it's useful):
Firmware: 1.5
Build: 2.73.771.62
Baseband (radio): 63.18.55.06IU_6.35.08.22
Kernel: 2.6.27-430d1aea
Any help I shall be most grateful for!!
Follow my newbie guide. Should talk you through it step by step.
The bootloader error is probably a driver thing. Update your HTC Sync and it should update the drivers.
Sorry, just noticed the thread got moved, my mistake.
Anyone able to shed any more light on it?
I followed the noobie guide and it didnt work. I have the latest version of HTC Sync installed.
Insurance job looking more likely.
Still with error 140? Did you update the driver in fastboot / bootloader mode?
Alternatively try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118
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Still with error 140? Did you update the driver in fastboot / bootloader mode?
Alternatively try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118
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Which one is your noobie thread mate? I followed several threads off this forum all claiming to be noobie. TBH, they were all pretty straight forward enough, and worked when I helped my mate flash his Desire.
Min can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253 (it's also in my signature )
Ok yeah, I'll just go over the points in your guide then explain how it failed...
Using Flashrec to backup and apply a recovery image...
Flashrec simply doesnt work on my phone (have tried about 3 different versions, including the very latest which is 1.13). No functions work. Cant even use the bypass backup button (hidden button to the right of backup button). That section ended there for me.
Goldcard method...
No matter what RUU I try to downgrade to, it does not work. Keep getting error 140 (incorrect bootloader version). The goldcard I made definitely works as we used the same one to downgrade my mates Desire today.
I found some other guides, which looked like they might help as they go a bit further, but ultimately every time I try and actually do something, it gets blocked, access denied or some other error.
Flashrec won't work if you're on the wrong version of android (i.e. not downgraded using goldcard).
Goldcard is fine it is most likely your drivers in your bootloader mode that are wrong - check them first.
Drivers were ok. I managed to downgrade using a newer version of the stock HTC ROM after scouring these forums for hours.
So in short... ALL GOOD.
Only problem I have now is that there is no manual update option on eclair (1.5). The 2.1 FOTA updates attempted to download before I setup the WiFi and now it wont come back.
If you want to stay official then you can put the month forward a few and the update should show up again.
Surely the point of this was to get root and a custom rom though no?
The point was actually to get Droid 2.1 'cos 3Uk are dragging their heels big time, but now opens up the options of loading custom ROM's.
TBH I'm happy just to have 2.1. Eclair was doing my head in with all its bugs.
Thanks for the tip with the date - it worked!
i wounder if you did it or not ? cuz o have the same demmn problem with my hero G2 touch t-mobile nothing work for me i try all methods i think last solution is to bring a big hummer and break it as i like (
Fellow 3 UK Hero Owner
I'd just like to add how angry I was when the 2.1 update failed to show up. The Goldcard method worked perfectly for me, then I looked at custom ROMs. I currently run Gingerbread and I have to say, not only is it SUPER fast and smooth but its way less buggy than the stock Hero ROMs.
I'm with the Cronos crew. To get the latest ROM, search for cronosproject (.org) and click forums. (cant post link because i haven't posted 8 times )
Seriously, you wont regret it
best way to fix this is...... make sure u have a file manager, download universal androot to your computer and then to your phone install through file manger and root phone then once rooted install rec image with rom manager from market.....there you go its rooted now follow my guide to flash custom roms properly and to root phones....
mayb its ur android version
may i please know it i can surely help you
I am been searching and searching for a tutorial to root my T-mobile UK hero.
Could someone help with find a straightforward guide as there seem to be soo many diffent methods which is just confusing me a bit.
about my device, Its currently running version 1.5
Rom 1.76.110.6
Also is there any easy/free way to unlock this device?
All help will be greatly appriciated.
I don't even know what a G2 is. but if it's basically a hero with a different case (the only reason I can imagine why it's lumped in with our heros), you should try my following instructions. The worst case is that it won't work in step one (the actual rooting process) in which case you'd have to get help from someone else.
Don's instructions for how to root your hero (yea, I'm Don, dkelley):
- download the one click root apk http://blog.23corner.com/tag/universalandroot/ from the official blog. (newbie points: copy it do your sd card if you didn't download it directly with your phone. checkmark "unknown sources" in settings->applications. install it using a file explorer that you can download from market for free such as "linda file manager".)
- run it, choose root for 1.5/1.6. takes half a minute. worked for me first time, but there isn't any obvious confirmation other than "done" message, so don't expect magical features popping up. It doesn't even install a superuser app or busybox... so you're still borked.... until the next step.
- download the free (old version, crappy features, but functional) superuser app from the market. install it (obviously). now you're just missing busybox. if you know how/want to bother putting it into your current rom, go for it. I didn't so I didn't.
- for sake of app backup, you can't run titanium without busybox (you already have root and superuser though, see post above if it matters that much). I downloaded the free applist tool from market to make a text file on sd card listing my installed apps. stock hero rom can't have too much installed anyway, won't take you THAT long to manually go through list and redownload/reinstall after flashing a new rom.
- install clockwork "rom manager". they say it's in market, I've never seen it. but an apk is floating around the net. it only needs root+SU which you have now. use it to download and flash a recovery rom of your choice. I use clockwork so it's an obvious choice here, but I think you can do amon-ra with this tool also, probably 1.6.x for those who don't care about dalvik wipes working properly.
- do a nandroid backup of your original rom NOW. could be really important... and this 1-click rooter can apparently UNRoot your rom too, so after a nandroid restore it might be the only way to get your phone back to stock. in my case I'm sol that way (hand-made goldcard rooting method, my phone's incapable of going stock ever again using my own skills...)
- newbie points: make sure you have a flashable signed gsm hero rom on your sd card somewhere. Reboot into recovery using "rom manager" or shutdown phone, then start it again but hold power AND home buttons without letting go until 8 to 12 seconds later you're booted into recovery. wipe everything (dalvik, cache, data, ext shouldn't matter yet from a stock rom...). "install zip file" or however they word the "flash rom" process in your recovery.
- reboot and enjoy.
I've got a t-mobile g2 and used the gold card method a while back, so can say that definitely works.
Thanks guys, I have decided to do the gold card and update it to a generic rom. Can i still get an unlock code to work? is there anyway on unlocking it?
I used a goldcard also on my phone months ago. a hero. pain in the butt to get done right... but works great.
this is why I recommended the above steps which are MUCH easier. I followed them (and organized those particular steps) and used them on my wife's hero a couple of days ago. It took me 15 minutes until I was running a new rooted rom on her phone perfectly with recovery installed, nandroid backup/restore, busybox, super user, the whole thing.
I know your phone isn't listed there - but again, downloading and running the apk won't do anything bad. it either works or doesn't, you'd know by now. it might not work but it's WAY faster and easier than a goldcard.
so imho it's worth a try for 30 seconds of your time.
if it says that it successfully roots your phone then just follow the rest of my instructions above to get everything setup how you'll need to.
goldcard works great though too - I just found it a very poorly documented experience. Hopefully it's clearer now.
when I goldcard rooted my phone I found several sets of instructions and they were all different - and not one of them worked on it's own, I had to combine bits and pieces. It was very scary LoL.
Good luck which ever route you take - hope you get a nice froyo rom running soon!
Hboot stuck
Hi I try to flash my G2 to generic RUU I did goldcard with success and I was doing upgrade trought RUU everything works great but then it says RADIO_V2 - FAIL PU.
Now when I try to turn on my G2 I get hboot screen and I can do anything
can somebody help me?
Thank You
dkelley said:
I used a goldcard also on my phone months ago. a hero. pain in the butt to get done right... but works great.
this is why I recommended the above steps which are MUCH easier. I followed them (and organized those particular steps) and used them on my wife's hero a couple of days ago. It took me 15 minutes until I was running a new rooted rom on her phone perfectly with recovery installed, nandroid backup/restore, busybox, super user, the whole thing.
I know your phone isn't listed there - but again, downloading and running the apk won't do anything bad. it either works or doesn't, you'd know by now. it might not work but it's WAY faster and easier than a goldcard.
so imho it's worth a try for 30 seconds of your time.
if it says that it successfully roots your phone then just follow the rest of my instructions above to get everything setup how you'll need to.
goldcard works great though too - I just found it a very poorly documented experience. Hopefully it's clearer now.
when I goldcard rooted my phone I found several sets of instructions and they were all different - and not one of them worked on it's own, I had to combine bits and pieces. It was very scary LoL.
Good luck which ever route you take - hope you get a nice froyo rom running soon!
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The G2 is T-Mobile UK's version of the Hero, and as far as I know they have locked it down so tight that the only way of Rooting it regardless of what ROM it has(1.5, 1.5 update 1, 2.1 e.t.c), has always only been the goldcard method.
You have to use the goldcard method, I tried the other one when I was rooting my G2 and it didn't work.
I used this guide - BTDags guide, can't post a link though.
Google 'Complete Newbie Guide Hero' Its the first link.
I used the Goldcard to root my T-mob G2. I think I used this guide: Jesterz' guide It is a bit of a pain but you only have to do it once.
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The G2 is T-Mobile UK's version of the Hero, and as far as I know they have locked it down so tight that the only way of Rooting it regardless of what ROM it has(1.5, 1.5 update 1, 2.1 e.t.c), has always only been the goldcard method.
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thanks for the info! great to know. silly t-mobile.... like they have anything to gain from doing that....
Moved to Q&A as not development.
I've been at this for around 7 hours now, I've looked up dozens upon dozens of guides and downloaded a handful of utilities to help me root this phone, but no matter what I do, I can't get it to work. I've tried the "One-Click Root" Programs, I've tried to revert to ZV4, and I even tried to find a workaround to install TWRP or Cyanogen Mod without root access, but I simply cannot find a solution. My end goal is to have Cyanogen Mod 12.1 running on here, and I'm not worried keeping the factory software, though it would be a plus.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm not worried about saving my personal data, because I just did a normal factory reset anyways, in order to clean up my phone (I've been doing it more and more frequently to keep my phone working well, and I'm hoping that installing another rom will help solve these issues.)
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...990-zvb-root-method-zvb-rooted-stock-t3211878 has a method that I have succeeded in using twice, just in case anyone is still looking.
I have the same issue
ATShields934 said:
I've been at this for around 7 hours now, I've looked up dozens upon dozens of guides and downloaded a handful of utilities to help me root this phone, but no matter what I do, I can't get it to work. I've tried the "One-Click Root" Programs, I've tried to revert to ZV4, and I even tried to find a workaround to install TWRP or Cyanogen Mod without root access, but I simply cannot find a solution. My end goal is to have Cyanogen Mod 12.1 running on here, and I'm not worried keeping the factory software, though it would be a plus.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm not worried about saving my personal data, because I just did a normal factory reset anyways, in order to clean up my phone (I've been doing it more and more frequently to keep my phone working well, and I'm hoping that installing another rom will help solve these issues.)
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Same issue here tried everything I could so far to no avail don't seem like anyone here wants to help
In the FAQ, stickied here, follow Q1 and Q2. Then you can flash whatever you want. It's the best way. But maybe not the easiest.
Funny I am experiencing this very same thing. Absolutely no method works to root this bloody phone on this update of android L for the ls990, they locked it pretty good, but you said downgrading to ZV4 didn't work either? I'll read what engine suggests then.
Problem Hopefully solved...?
I was having the same issue. I found a thread on here for the ZVC and it worked for me. I had to enalble DIAG mode then run the program
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/ls990-zva-zvb-one-click-root-method-t3212433
Stones8783 said:
I was having the same issue. I found a thread on here for the ZVC and it worked for me. I had to enalble DIAG mode then run the program
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/ls990-zva-zvb-one-click-root-method-t3212433
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This worked for me on ZVC as well
This is what worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-lg-g3/development/ls990-zva-zvb-one-click-root-method-t3212433
Its actually Super Easy to root the ls990 ZVC trust me i have two.
I used king root latest version which i think its something along the lines of 4.82 or 4.8.2 anyways it worked i got rooted in literally like 1 minute. Then i used the super sume app from the playstore to remove king root and replace it with SU and that was just as easy as it was to root. Seriously like in 10 minutes i had root i had replaced with SU and i had made a back up. Thats why i love king root. I love it and i hate it lol
Same Last Night
I had the same issue last night on my Boost Mobile LS990 ZVC. I used everything out there and couldn't figure it out. I went back and found out that the only thing that works to root the damned thing is to use the one-click-root method (that GUI or script one here on XDA). The problem is that when the phone gets stuck in download mode towards the end, you're supposed to unplug it, pull the battery, and go back into download mode and plug it back in. That fixed it for me and had me rooted in seconds. It's helped a few other people that have the G3 as well.
It should be noted, I used everything from the one click root to manually typing the scripts. I chose to put in the scripts because then I could go back and see whats going on as it's happening. I also just got this phone yesterday night and couldn't wait to root it so I tried everything out of desperation. Root works great!
Found a solution
Just in case anyone is still looking for a solution on how to do this, I found this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...990-zvb-root-method-zvb-rooted-stock-t3211878
I've successfully used this method twice, and has worked flawlessly, though I did have to try a couple times to make sure I got it right.
When I upgraded to Lollipop OTA, my phone got stuck in a bootloop and I had to do a full reset, and lost some pictures and a few videos on my phone. I’d like to root my Z3V and recover the lost files. I’ve used disk digger pro in the past when my tablet had a bootloop and I had to reset, but it was lame and didn't recover anything. Anyone recommend another better app file recovery?
Now to the root issue. I’ve rooted a few phones in years past, and I know enough to be very dangerous. However, I liked and easily followed the Bionic’s root procedures on the unlockr . com page a few years ago: https://theunlockr.com/2013/05/05/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-bionic-running-ics/. Everything was spelled out clearly even when running the flash tool - what buttons to push, when to plug in phone, click that, this and so on. And I was hoping for something that helpful for the Z3V root process.
Being a newbie (or rusty novice), I really do appreciate bullriders step by step instructions to upgrade to 5.0.1, i.e. push/hold this, click there, click this. However, I want to keep 5.1.1, so before I brick my phone and/or run out of people to help me, can bullrider or anyone else update the steps for root to 5.1.1? Giga’s guide is great – great for a techie that does this stuff all the time, but certainly way above the level of novice. Perhaps Giga can help one last time before he leaves off to S7 land, if he has time.
Also, is this youtube video posted in bullriders thread still applicable? http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/...ia-z3v-to-5-0-lollipop-root-complete-t3295805.
Again, I want to recover my lost pics and files, and I haven’t installed any of my apps for fear of overwriting anything, but I'd like to start using my apps again from before I upgraded. Any help clarifying or simplifying and adding information to Giga’s guide or updating bullrider’s guide would be most helpful for the newbies who lurk on this thread.
rondako said:
When I upgraded to Lollipop OTA, my phone got stuck in a bootloop and I had to do a full reset, and lost some pictures and a few videos on my phone. I’d like to root my Z3V and recover the lost files. I’ve used disk digger pro in the past when my tablet had a bootloop and I had to reset, but it was lame and didn't recover anything. Anyone recommend another better app file recovery?
Now to the root issue. I’ve rooted a few phones in years past, and I know enough to be very dangerous. However, I liked and easily followed the Bionic’s root procedures on the unlockr . com page a few years ago: https://theunlockr.com/2013/05/05/how-to-root-the-motorola-droid-bionic-running-ics/. Everything was spelled out clearly even when running the flash tool - what buttons to push, when to plug in phone, click that, this and so on. And I was hoping for something that helpful for the Z3V root process.
Being a newbie (or rusty novice), I really do appreciate bullriders step by step instructions to upgrade to 5.0.1, i.e. push/hold this, click there, click this. However, I want to keep 5.1.1, so before I brick my phone and/or run out of people to help me, can bullrider or anyone else update the steps for root to 5.1.1? Giga’s guide is great – great for a techie that does this stuff all the time, but certainly way above the level of novice. Perhaps Giga can help one last time before he leaves off to S7 land, if he has time.
Also, is this youtube video posted in bullriders thread still applicable? http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/...ia-z3v-to-5-0-lollipop-root-complete-t3295805.
Again, I want to recover my lost pics and files, and I haven’t installed any of my apps for fear of overwriting anything, but I'd like to start using my apps again from before I upgraded. Any help clarifying or simplifying and adding information to Giga’s guide or updating bullrider’s guide would be most helpful for the newbies who lurk on this thread.
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if your pictures were on your internal storage they are gone forever-to my knowledge. I'm sorry that's why I have mine on my SD card now. For root download kingroot it works with our 5.1.1. And if you were taking an ota and bootlooped which can happen I would be calling Verizon if your with them and try to get compensated for the data loss.