Hi,
I've just bought an unlocked Orange-branded Hero which has 1.5 installed. I need VPN in order to access mail and calendar at work (which I did quite successfully with my Touch Pro 2) but I see that there is no native VPN option on the Hero menu. I understand that v1.6 software onwards has this option but as a complete novice to Android I'm not sure where to go from here.
As an aside, if I download the latest Orange software upgrade form the HTC site will the phone become locked again?
Apologies if I'm repeating previously answered questions but I can't find answers to these questions after an hour's searching.
Thanks for any help.
firstly the sim lock and the phones os are totally seperate so once unlocked you wont be able to relock without a HTC service centres touch.
VPN wise, the market has a few different option, you will need a rooted rom on most, have you thought about installing a rooted 1.5 rom, or if you can hold on the 2.1 offical rom will be out within the next month (if they dont put it back)
If you put the latest orange rom on it may hamper rooting, so you are best installing a customer recovery image that sits at the very beginning of your phones rom, this allows easy installing of new roms that are signed zip files.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the reply, very useful.
I did try and install a 1.6 ROM last night after following the novice guide on one of the other forums, but I had to downgrade the existing ROM first. Unfortunately I got a 171 USB connection error (even though the sync works fine) with a bootloader timeout message.
Not sure where I go from here as I doubt whether I will be able to upload 2.1 when that is released without this problem being resolved.
Hi guys I have a generic unbanded hero running 2.73.405.66 and have been trying to root it for the past few days with no sucess.
Ive managed to create a goldcard ok (I think) and am able to start the install of the earlier rom ok, but once the install starts and reboots the phone, after a minute or so i get an incorrect bootloader error and the install stops.
Just wondering if anyone using this ROM has managed to downgrade to gain root, if so a prod in the right direction would be appreciated
Oh and I know some of you are going to say search the forums, but I cannot seem to find any info on this latest rom, all the guides seem to cover earlier or carrier specific ROMS.
I dont think you need to downgrade the 405 bootloader. Have you tried the one click method at unlocker.com.
rosso22 said:
Hi guys I have a generic unbanded hero running 2.73.405.66 and have been trying to root it for the past few days with no sucess.
Ive managed to create a goldcard ok (I think) and am able to start the install of the earlier rom ok, but once the install starts and reboots the phone, after a minute or so i get an incorrect bootloader error and the install stops.
Just wondering if anyone using this ROM has managed to downgrade to gain root, if so a prod in the right direction would be appreciated
Oh and I know some of you are going to say search the forums, but I cannot seem to find any info on this latest rom, all the guides seem to cover earlier or carrier specific ROMS.
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My guide can be used for all users.
You just need to downgrade! You need the correct driver, check my ADB / Sync guide for the driver.
Hi
I have just recieved a new HTC Hero on contract with 3. I am relatively new to ROMs and radios etc. I just had a few questions with regards to the hero ?
I only have an internet allowance of 512mb, will this be enough for the phone ? Are there any free programs which can track this ?
I want to change to the latest 2.1 Rom but I am unsure if this ROM is faster than the current 1.5 ROM. What would you recommend is the fastest and most stable 2.1 ROM for the hero ?
Does the 2.1 ROM use more battery power than the 1.5 ROM ?
If I were to change the ROM would I be able to make a backup of the "out fo the box" ROM. I know I have a lot of questions and most likely a few more to follow but any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Riyaz
riyaz_7 said:
Hi
I have just recieved a new HTC Hero on contract with 3. I am relatively new to ROMs and radios etc. I just had a few questions with regards to the hero ?
I only have an internet allowance of 512mb, will this be enough for the phone ? Are there any free programs which can track this ?
I want to change to the latest 2.1 Rom but I am unsure if this ROM is faster than the current 1.5 ROM. What would you recommend is the fastest and most stable 2.1 ROM for the hero ?
Does the 2.1 ROM use more battery power than the 1.5 ROM ?
If I were to change the ROM would I be able to make a backup of the "out fo the box" ROM. I know I have a lot of questions and most likely a few more to follow but any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Riyaz
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OK. 2.1 ROMs are miles better
Battery life should be a bit better. You make a nandroid backup if you want to store your current config.
There are apps to track data usage in the market (free). Droidwall (on custom ROM) will let you control what apps get internet access.
If you ever needed to restore to box condition, you could run your nandroid restore, or just use a goldcard and 3 UK RUU
HTH
512 meg will usually be enough provided you dont sit there on youtube all month, or use tethering and download substantial amounts. Make sure it connects to Wifi when it can. I have 500mb and while it seems little I've never had a problem.
I rooted a 3 uk hero the other day. Massive issues with it. I was on 2.73.771.73 or something and I had to make a goldcard, then downgrade to something else, then install flashrec, then flash a new recovery then flash a rom. Horrible to find the drivers etc needed to downgrade though. I needed to change them to "My HTC" drivers for HTC Sync and bootloader. Using 64 bit win 7 by the way.
I appreciate the feedback guys. I have done some more reading and I think I want to install VillainROM 12. Just a few more questions before I attempt to have a go !
Is the goldcard method the best way to root the hero ?
Once it is rooted, would it be relatively easy to return to the original 3 uk rom ? (How would I create a backup of this ?)
To install this ROM am I correct in assuming I would need to root the phone. As my phone is on the 3 UK network, it is running android 1.5. I am unsure of which radio is installed, and hence would you recommend updating the radio to:
"update-hero-radio-63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14-signed.zip" ? (I think this is the most up to date radio for the hero).
I know some of these questions are probably common knowledge but I am new to this so please bear with me.
Riyaz
riyaz_7 said:
I appreciate the feedback guys. I have done some more reading and I think I want to install VillainROM 12. Just a few more questions before I attempt to have a go !
Is the goldcard method the best way to root the hero ?
Once it is rooted, would it be relatively easy to return to the original 3 uk rom ? (How would I create a backup of this ?)
To install this ROM am I correct in assuming I would need to root the phone. As my phone is on the 3 UK network, it is running android 1.5. I am unsure of which radio is installed, and hence would you recommend updating the radio to:
"update-hero-radio-63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14-signed.zip" ? (I think this is the most up to date radio for the hero).
I know some of these questions are probably common knowledge but I am new to this so please bear with me.
Riyaz
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I've rooted my hero on 3. i'm using that radio and VR12.
First off, I used a goldcard to to downgrade then flash the recovery then you can do what you like. Ive not tried going back to stock though.
Good luck.
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I've rooted my hero on 3. i'm using that radio and VR12.
First off, I used a goldcard to to downgrade then flash the recovery then you can do what you like. Ive not tried going back to stock though.
Good luck.
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Just wondering is VR12 a quick ROM or is superhero 2.0 quicker ?
hi
cuurent rom is better . wait for new upgrade to froyo 2.2 . otherwise you can do cutom rom
thanks
Thank you very much for the support guys. I have done a bit more reading and I think I have it figured out but before I start just wanted to confirm the process in case I miss something out or the order is incorrect. This is the process I plan on using:
1. Backup the phone using nandroid and save folder on to PC
2. Goldcard procedure. Setup SDK, create the goldcard.
3. Downgrade using this goldcard to 2.73.405.5
4. Install AmonRa's (v1.6.2) Hero recovery image (Am I correct in thinking there is a new recovery image out ? Which one should I use ?)
5. Load VR12 and reboot
6. Update the radio to 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14. This bit scares me as I think this may potentially brick the handset !
7. Reboot phone and hopefully should have rooted hero with VR12 and latest radio.
Is this order correct ? Any tips ?
I will be using Windows 7 32 bit, do I need to install any extra driver's ?
Many thanks
Riyaz
You have it summed up correctly (assuming you're currently running v1.5 of android).
To answer a few of your questions/worries
Yes there is a new version of AmonRA's recovery. May as well use it. Seems fine to me. v1.7.0.1 (i think)
The radio will be fine. It's only an issue if you pull the battery whilst its going (user error) or you have a sprint cdma hero (user error).
Tips - install the latest version of HTC Sync v3.0.5387 from here first. This will ensure the correct drivers are installed. If you get an error whilst downgrading just update the drivers in windows to those installed with HTC Sync (HTC folder on C drive) and run the update again and all will work. That is perfectly normal and happens to some (probably most) users.
Enjoy.
Hi
I installed the HTC Sync in that link but when I try to connect it says this software is only for devices which are running 2.1.
Any ideas ? I cannot set-up ADB without syncing the phone. I hate windows 7 !
Doesn't matter - just need the drivers. Nothing else
Thanks I will continue tonight. Just another question about backing up the original rom on the phone. Am I correct in assuming I need to switch the phone off, turn back on and hold power button and home key and it boots into recovery mode I think. I do not see an option to create a backup. I do however get a cache error. Any idea's ? Am I doing something wrong ? Can I create a backup image via this method ?
Any idea's ?
Apprecuate the feedback guys.
You haven't got a custom recovery image on the phone yet. What part of the process are you trying to do?
Hi
Sorry I just re read my post and it is not very clear. I am referring to the first step of making a backup. If i want to make a backup of the original ROM on the phone (the three ROM), how would I go about making a full backup incase anything goes wrong whilst I am trying to root the phone ? What I am trying to say is I want to have abackup incase I get it wrong whilst rooting.
Apologies for the questions.
You'll have to read up on that. I don't think there is an easy to follow guide. Check out the nandroid details with a quick google search. Personally i've never bothered with this part of the process because as long as there is a 3 network rru exe file (check htc's website) then you can always go back (obviously losing your personal settings). When you run the rru it removes everything you have done and sets the phone back to the state it arrived in.
If you do do it then please make a simple to follow guide for others.
Am I correct in thinking that if anything were to go wrong during the rooting process, I can still restore the phone via a 3 network rru exe file (all be it loosing my settings). Just in case I do make a mistake, how would I go about restoring the phone ? Would I simply place the RUU file on an SD card and then run the RUU file ? How would I run the RUU file ?
I have looked on the HTC website and cannot seem to find this RUU file for a hero on the 3 network. Does anyone have this RUU file and would they be kind enough to forward it on to me or a link to the RUU ?
Thank you guys for being so patient. I know I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer !
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=840
That should be the 3UK rru file. I would recommend keeping a copy just in case. You just run the file from any windows PC and it will do its stuff.
You are correct in your deductions and sharp enough
Hi
Just an update guys, I have managed to create a goldcard but I cannot get HTC sync to work with Windows 7. I tried to follow the advice provided but it just states Windows has picked the best driver for this. I am tearing my hair out !
Any ideas on how to sync htc hero running 1.5 cupcake with windows 7 ultimate ?
Regards
Which version of HTC Sync are you running?
i have a uk htc hero graphite g2 originally locked to orange now unlocked and rooted using universal androot, i have downloaded and installed official ota 2.1 update now what i am looking for is a link to an official unbranded rom running 2.1 i have looked but then i run into links regarding radio for orange handsets ect please can someone point to the correct download link for the rom that i can install using the guide on
[Guide] Complete Newbie Guide to Root & Install a Custom Rom [Updated 26/08]
Thanks in advance
Brian
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714075
take the rom from there. its a generic 2.1 rooted. flash the update from recovery.
if you are unlocked, youll have no problem with the radio. afaik its the locked orange phones that can be picky with radios.
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i have tried following instructions to put in recovery mode and get an error when i input text directing it to recovery file on sd card and if i use power and home i get an exclamation box on phone screen and nothing else even when i connect usb.
Brian, what you need to do is create a goldcard to change to WWE ROM. You then need to get the update that will be available once you apply this ROM.
my problem is a shell command /system/etc/install-recovery.sh this stops any custom recovery on reboot. any advice on what tools to edit or remove?
I am not sure if I have a bricked phone, but I feel it's a phone without an OS.
I was trying to root the phone and get a Custom ROM installed. As I was reading through several forums, I found few rooting softwares and steps. I did all those, but seemed like the phone was not getting rooted. Then I read that I need to have an Unlocked Bootloader. I went to the Sony Site and got the Unlocking code. But what I did was I unlocked it after I had tried the other steps of rooting. It doesn't seem to have any recovery stuff installed as I am not able to boot in recovery. When it starts, the SONY display will come and a blank screen then again the same stuff repeats as if it is trying to start but cannot find an OS to boot into.
I know that I should have done the Unlocking first and then the root installation and stuff, but now I want to know if I can get an OS installed in this. Now I am not able to install the stock ROM using Sony Update Service as it shows the message: "The Phone contains modified software that cannot be updated".
Can someone help me out here with installing a custom ROM.
Thanks,
Vineeth
unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/