flpgdt

Hi lads,

So I've been trying to root my HTC (Hero GSM 2.1-update-1 (3.41.61.31), originally Orange Spain, but unlocked by code) for few hours now, haven't managed yet. All the articles I've found about rooting this phone seems to be quite old and none seem to be more recent than the latest OTA update they've sent.

Even the latest version of Androot (1.6.2 beta 5) doesn't seem to work; I keep getting a Failed ! No ~~~ Fu goo ~~~ seemingly clueless error.

Found some more hardcore ways to do it, but then again, all of them quite old and no one confirming if for the current version - I don't want to end up with an expensive paperweight

I want to root it in order to install the latest Froyo ROM (Oh, and if anyone have serious reason for opposing to the villainrom 1.7, I'd appreciate a headsup)

Please, could anyone refer me to the definite how-to-root-this-thing?

cheers mates,

f.

Slug

Welcome to Android Forums!

I've no experience with Universal Androot as my Hero was rooted back on the original release firmware. I've read a few guides though, and the only obvious "gotcha" I can see is that you've selected the "Superuser for Android 1.5~1.6" option instead of the "...2.0~2.2" one.

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Javierkpm

I have the exact same issue there, want to root an HTC (Hero GSM 2.1-update-1 (3.41.61.31), originally Orange Spain)

Any luck so far???

Slug

Try z4root or SuperOneClick if AndRoot won't do the business. If neither of these are successful then it's likely that this firmware version can't be rooted.