Root Can I root?

[MattGarner]

I'm just wondering if I can root and which ways would be best for me If I can.

I have an unlocked HTC Hero with an O2 Sim in.

Firmware Version: 1.5
Build Number: 2.73.405.66

I don't know what other information is needed as I'm new to this sort of stuff.

Thanks,

 

[jUsT2eXy]

Hi there. As you have a generic HTC ROM you will be able to root your phone wihout any problems in a few, easy to follow steps.

First of all read this

Click on How To Root. Follow the instructions.

After that (if you don't have any problems) you can try installing a custom rom for example.

If you need anymore help post back here.

 

[MattGarner]

Hi there. As you have a generic HTC ROM you will be able to root your phone wihout any problems in a few, easy to follow steps.

First of all read this

Click on How To Root. Follow the instructions.

After that (if you don't have any problems) you can try installing a custom rom for example.

If you need anymore help post back here.

Thanks for the reply. I have tried the instantroot method and after installing it, I get the following message: "Instant Root Failed, Root access was not acquired".

 

[jUsT2eXy]

What you need to do then is to downgrade your ROM. In order to do this do the following:-

1) Download the ROM from the this link from HTC.
2) Run the download. Follow the instructions.
3) Read this thread and follow the instructions depending on what you want to do. e.g. Root or install a Custom ROM.

To sum up what you are going to do / have done.

You have downgraded your ROM from 2.73.405.66 (latest) to 2.73.405.5 (old) in order to Root / install a custom ROM onto your phone.

Then you can flash a custom ROM because you don't want an outdated 1.5 ROM. We are only downgrading so you can get root access.

 

[MattGarner]

What you need to do then is to downgrade your ROM. In order to do this do the following:-

1) Download the ROM from the this link from HTC.
2) Run the download. Follow the instructions.
3) Read this thread and follow the instructions depending on what you want to do. e.g. Root or install a Custom ROM.

To sum up what you are going to do / have done.

You have downgraded your ROM from 2.73.405.66 (latest) to 2.73.405.5 (old) in order to Root / install a custom ROM onto your phone.

Then you can flash a custom ROM because you don't want an outdated 1.5 ROM. We are only downgrading so you can get root access.

Thanks a lot! I went for the VillainRom 5.2. My only question is that they have a few fixes at the bottom of the thread like removing the dashes from numbers when you dial them. How do I apply such fixes?

 

[jUsT2eXy]

Hey glad it works.

It is the same concept as the main rom.

Download the 'fixes' however many you want etc

Put them on the ROOT of your SD card (not in any folders)

Power down your phone

Hold down HOME + POWER button down for a few seconds

In the recovery menu select flash from zip

Apply all the fixes one by one

Click restart and Voila

(It is a good idea to perform a nandroid backup before you apply the fixes, in case something goes wrong)

 

[premiump]

Hmmm, struggling here (sorry).

My build is 2.73.405 146733 CL#61267 release-keys (that's the full line)

Instant root did not work (though it said it did) as Titanium then said it didn't have "root access".

I decided to follow the instructions above (to see if I could get rid of the extra stuff (146733 CL etc) and flashed the phone no problem.

Unfortunately, I still have the extra stuff and Titanium still does not workj after running instant root.

I'm stuck. Any advice on how to proceed from here?

thx

 

[Jaffa]

Hmmm, struggling here (sorry).

My build is 2.73.405 146733 CL#61267 release-keys (that's the full line)

Instant root did not work (though it said it did) as Titanium then said it didn't have "root access".

I decided to follow the instructions above (to see if I could get rid of the extra stuff (146733 CL etc) and flashed the phone no problem.

Unfortunately, I still have the extra stuff and Titanium still does not workj after running instant root.

I'm stuck. Any advice on how to proceed from here?

thx

Hit the problem button and let titanium download busy box, see if that helps, it fixed it for me

 

[vjprakashbe]

It is better to test root with any simple (like AdFree) app from the market. Titanium backup needs BusyBox to work.

 

[premiump]

Hit the problem button and let titanium download busy box, see if that helps, it fixed it for me

That worked a treat mate, cheers.

Attempting a full install of Modaco ROM 3.2 ...

Here goes nothing ...

 

[premiump]

That worked a treat mate, cheers.

Attempting a full install of Modaco ROM 3.2 ...

Here goes nothing ...

Massive relief, my phone still works, even managed to update the Radio to the latest version

One thing though, my Firmware version still says it is 1.5

What have I done wrong?

 

[Jaffa]

Massive relief, my phone still works, even managed to update the Radio to the latest version

One thing though, my Firmware version still says it is 1.5

What have I done wrong?

Modaco 3.2 is not a 2.1 rom, its based on 1.5

Try vilain 5.2

 

[kingvortex]

Massive relief, my phone still works, even managed to update the Radio to the latest version

One thing though, my Firmware version still says it is 1.5

What have I done wrong?

You've done nothing wrong. Modaco 3.2 is based on Android 1.5
If you want Android 2.1, there are several roms out there, the most popular being probably Villain 5.2 and SenseHero 2.1.
Have a look around XDA Developer's Hero development section-
Hero, G2 Touch Android Development - xda-developers

 

[aidan257]

I think i'm getting somewhere guys. I can flash the roms, but they never boot up. :S It either sticks @ the HTC screen or gives me a blank screen. Luckily i've done a Nandroid backup which works. I just can't seem to get a custom rom to work.

 

[jUsT2eXy]

I think i'm getting somewhere guys. I can flash the roms, but they never boot up. :S It either sticks @ the HTC screen or gives me a blank screen. Luckily i've done a Nandroid backup which works. I just can't seem to get a custom rom to work.

wait 5-10 mins. if it is still stuck pull out the battery and restart and wait

the rom is transfering your app to the sd card.. it takes time..

 

[Jaffa]

Yeah, mine took a while the first time..

 

[premiump]

2.1 goodness with Villain 5.2

So, before I start re-installing all of my apps (noted before the wipe), I need to figure out the apps2sd stuff.

Great forum, many thanks

 

[MattGarner]

Hey glad it works.

It is the same concept as the main rom.

Download the 'fixes' however many you want etc

Put them on the ROOT of your SD card (not in any folders)

Power down your phone

Hold down HOME + POWER button down for a few seconds

In the recovery menu select flash from zip

Apply all the fixes one by one

Click restart and Voila

(It is a good idea to perform a nandroid backup before you apply the fixes, in case something goes wrong)

Thanks for everything!


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wait 5-10 mins. if it is still stuck pull out the battery and restart and wait

the rom is transfering your app to the sd card.. it takes time..

Yeah, mine took a while the first time..

Yeah on first boot it does seem to take a while.