Hi everyone, this is my first ever post so please feel free to correct me wherever and add constructive criticism.
So as many people before have posted, there is no way to root an android phone with the OTA 2.2 update (as far as I know).
Well after lots and lots of reading I have managed to confuse my self into a circle.
I am looking to root my HTC Aria purely for the purpose of being able to remove system apps such as plurk, footprints, stocks and twitter etc. But I have read that there is a way to root froyo phones if they have version 1.72 (or whatever, I'm not really sure) or below. (is that the HBOOT version??)
Also that they need to have a S-off to perform a permroot through VISIONary r14 or similar programs. From what I understand that is utilising the rageagainstthecage exploit which I have been led to believe will not work on the OTA version of 2.2. Just to be clear, I am talking about 2.2 not 2.2.1
So if anyone could help it would be very much appreciated.
Here are the factors that I believe are the ones that need to be correct to root.
Android Version - 2.2 Kernel Version - 2.6.32.21-g9c9b792
htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Bulid Number - 2.37.708.5 CL279279 release-keys
LIBERTY PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0000
MICROP-031b
TOUCH PANEL-STN21_03
RADIO- 7.13.35.13
Nov 4 2010, 23: 12: 58
Hi everyone, this is my first ever post so please feel free to correct me wherever and add constructive criticism.
So as many people before have posted, there is no way to root an android phone with the OTA 2.2 update (as far as I know).
Well after lots and lots of reading I have managed to confuse my self into a circle.
I am looking to root my HTC Aria purely for the purpose of being able to remove system apps such as plurk, footprints, stocks and twitter etc. But I have read that there is a way to root froyo phones if they have version 1.72 (or whatever, I'm not really sure) or below. (is that the HBOOT version??)
Also that they need to have a S-off to perform a permroot through VISIONary r14 or similar programs. From what I understand that is utilising the rageagainstthecage exploit which I have been led to believe will not work on the OTA version of 2.2. Just to be clear, I am talking about 2.2 not 2.2.1
So if anyone could help it would be very much appreciated.
Here are the factors that I believe are the ones that need to be correct to root.
Android Version - 2.2 Kernel Version - 2.6.32.21-g9c9b792
htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Bulid Number - 2.37.708.5 CL279279 release-keys
LIBERTY PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0000
MICROP-031b
TOUCH PANEL-STN21_03
RADIO- 7.13.35.13
Nov 4 2010, 23: 12: 58
thanks guys
Each HTC model has different build number scheme. I applaud you for searching before posting your question. The version 1.72 that you asked about is probably from the HTC Desire or Desire HD. The Aria build number 2.37 would be comparable to 1.72.
You are also correct that gaining S-OFF (security off) is the easiest way to gain root, however, there isn't a published software solution for the Aria that will achieve S-OFF. The only method to S-OFF is to use a hardware device called the XTC Clip that turn security off.
Since you have an Aria with HBOOT 1.02, there is no software solution for you to gain root. I would suggest you check into those that may offer XTC Clip services.
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tpbklake thank you so much for the help, and yes you were right about the build number..The 1.72 I got was from a forum regarding the HTC Desire.
Just one thing though, does this XTC Clip service have to run through adb??
Also one last thing. I have, I believe successfully temp rooted the Aria with VISIONary r14 and afterwards I tried an application to remove system apps and it said in a pop-up bubble, something about superuser permission granted. However the app said that it could not remove systems app when I tried
tpbklake thank you so much for the help, and yes you were right about the build number..The 1.72 I got was from a forum regarding the HTC Desire.
Just one thing though, does this XTC Clip service have to run through adb??
Also one last thing. I have, I believe successfully temp rooted the Aria with VISIONary r14 and afterwards I tried an application to remove system apps and it said in a pop-up bubble, something about superuser permission granted. However the app said that it could not remove systems app when I tried
The XTC Clip is a hardware device that attaches to phone to perform diaganostics on it. One of the features is that it can turn S-OFF a phone. I do not believe it uses adb.
Although it is possible to gain temporary root on the Aria as you have found, this root access does not have Read/Write access to the /system partition, so that is why you cannot remove system apps.
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I am also trying to root an htc aria
android version 2.2.1
BB 12.39a
Kernel 2.6.32
build 1.84
Tried unrevokered method was told "Device "ace" is not supported at this time"
So Am I out of luck also in rooting and installing gingerbread on my htc aria atat phone
It looks like you may have an AT&T HTC Inspire, not a Aria. The Inspire is also known as the HTC Desire HD, which is also known as the HTC Ace. Also the Android version and build number does not match the AT&T builds that have been released for the Aria. The original Aria ROM was build 1.25 and the current Android 2.2.2 build is 2.25.
Keep watching this site. They have successfully S-OFF an Aria running HBOOT 1.02 and the Froyo 2.2. OTA update. So a software solution will be forth coming!
My aria that was running 2.1 got a shattered screen when i dropped it. so i took it in for a replacement and the new aria that they gave me was already running android 2.2.2. is there anyway to root this or get internet tethering wireless on it?
Thank you for the help
My aria that was running 2.1 got a shattered screen when i dropped it. so i took it in for a replacement and the new aria that they gave me was already running android 2.2.2. is there anyway to root this or get internet tethering wireless on it?
Thank you for the help
This site will soon have a software solution available for rooting the Aria 2.2 update:
but this is no release date on when this will be available. Your other option is to locate someone with an XTC Clip diagnostic hardware that can turn the phone's security flag off (S-OFF) so you can flash a custom recovery and rooted ROM. A good place to start is to check out the Aria IRC chat room:
7) Go to How To downgrade HTC Hero ROM – GoldCard method | Tutorials | blog.up-link.ro and follow the instructions STARTING from "Download the HxD Hex Editor from here and install it to your computer." (you don't need an asapter, you can just use the mount and unmount features) to "Once HTC Sync is installed and your phone is plugged in, pull down the notification bar on the phone and select HTC Sync. Make sure it connects to HTC Sync on the computer."
I have an unlocked unbranded Aria running 2.2. What are the instructions for my phone? I don't need a gold card, right?
The first place to start is this thread. If your current HBOOT version is 1.02, then you simply need to follow the instructions for running AlphaRevX to S-OFF your phone.
If you have a HBOOT version that is not 1.02, then you can try this thread. It will update the HBOOT version to 1.02 and then you can run AlphaRevX to gain S-OFF.
Root HTC Aria 2.2 OTA
