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[Q] Best guides to rooting?

Hi everyone!
I'm new to all this rooting - have a HTC Hero that is now my 'second' phone since I have recently upgraded to the Galaxy S. I would like to know what is the best guide out there to root my HTC Hero/G2 Touch to load a custom ROM - as i'd like to start using the latest 2.2 Froyo update.
P.S My firmware is currently 1.5 and I have build number 2.73.110.26 on T-Mobile (UK)
If anyone could put me in the right direction i'd be very appreciative - might be a good idea (if not already been done) to create a sticky guide for rooting the hero phone as it seems very common.
Thanks in advance!
p.s i'm not a noob to computers but rooting phones is a new thing to me - so forgive me if i ask a few questions
Gav

IMO the guide here is the best:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Mainly because it is written by me............
But other than that - its probably the most up to date and quickest method available at the moment. I hope it helps and i'm on hand if anything doesn't go to plan (rare).

I second that, that's definitely the best guide on here.
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App

Cheers dude! Thanks i will give that a whirl soon

Hi,
I am a Hero user since day one. I rooted my phone back then with one of the early methods. I had to manually chmod stuff and copy over files or something like this, I don't remember exactly.
Now I haven't followed the root/mod/rom world anymore, but want to install a new rom now.
Do I have to re-root my phone with a new method? Should I reset anything?

I'm a little confused with all the roms - i just want to use a stable froyo 2.2 - which rom would you recommend I go for (I am using a UK T-Mobile phone)
Cheers

dvrvm said:
Hi,
I am a Hero user since day one. I rooted my phone back then with one of the early methods. I had to manually chmod stuff and copy over files or something like this, I don't remember exactly.
Now I haven't followed the root/mod/rom world anymore, but want to install a new rom now.
Do I have to re-root my phone with a new method? Should I reset anything?
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It is recommended to have the latest custom recovery installed before flashing a new ROM. So if you turn off your phone, then hold HOME + POWER to boot into the recovery, you should get some writing come up at the bottom. The latest Amon Ra is 1.7 I think.
But apart from that, you can just put the new ROM onto your SD, then flash through the recovery, easy.
gavk-xda said:
I'm a little confused with all the roms - i just want to use a stable froyo 2.2 - which rom would you recommend I go for (I am using a UK T-Mobile phone)
Cheers
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FroydVillain 1.5? I haven't updated from 1.4.4 yet but will definitely be doing so this evening.
EDIT.... Also there is that Fusion ROM,... Give that one a try aswel, try to run them for 48hours to get a good feel for the two.

How To Root On 2.3.20?

Hey Guys.. I Just Got The Droid 2 Yesterday Im Loving It. I used to have a htc touch pro from sprint and i know how to flash roms and stuff. So now i was looking through the forums on the droid2 rooting stuff but couldnt find the 2.3 update so i didn't want to brick my phone with the wrong files or worse.. anyways could someone help me step by step if possible here or if you got msn messenger Thanks.

lol961 said:
Hey Guys.. I Just Got The Droid 2 Yesterday Im Loving It. I used to have a htc touch pro from sprint and i know how to flash roms and stuff. So now i was looking through the forums on the droid2 rooting stuff but couldnt find the 2.3 update so i didn't want to brick my phone with the wrong files or worse.. anyways could someone help me step by step if possible here or if you got msn messenger Thanks.
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Rooting any droid2 is the same no matter if they have the newest update or not.
Here is a link to the post for rooting. Also try and use a forum search or Google search with "XDA developers:" before what you want to know. This will help us keep double post's to a minimum.

Are there any custom roms that are 2.3?

wyzzerdd said:
Are there any custom roms that are 2.3?
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The newest two builds of Fission and Fused should be 2.3.20 but I'm not sure of any others. I think there is a 2.3.20 version of the squidly ROMs but I think that's it. I'm not familiar with ROMs on the other forums.

Confused.. little advice.. Rooting

Hello,
I would like little info, here please, i'm interested in rooting, but after reading and watching vids on this im abit confused in which method i should do? i watched a few vids on unrevoked method with nand backups, then read on here how to root aswell.
All im looking for is something little faster and snapper in the phone with a nice ROM.. and not losing front camera
if someone can point me in right direction for the files i need to do this and the best way in doing this without "BRICKING" LoL..
here is my info:
Build # 3.70.651.1
kernal version: 2.6.32.17
Android Version: 2.2
Don't know if need more info,? this is a replacement phone i got lastnight.
Thankyou for reading

I have used unrevoked several times that is what I recommend. Here is the link do the unrevoked forever.
http://unrevoked.com/
Edit: follow all directions read and read agin

localguyincali said:
Hello,
I would like little info, here please, i'm interested in rooting, but after reading and watching vids on this im abit confused in which method i should do? i watched a few vids on unrevoked method with nand backups, then read on here how to root aswell.
All im looking for is something little faster and snapper in the phone with a nice ROM.. and not losing front camera
if someone can point me in right direction for the files i need to do this and the best way in doing this without "BRICKING" LoL..
here is my info:
Build # 3.70.651.1
kernal version: 2.6.32.17
Android Version: 2.2
Don't know if need more info,? this is a replacement phone i got lastnight.
Thankyou for reading
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All depends on your preference, it's tough to actually brick a phone but permanently wiping out your 4G on the other hand is easy.

See thats what i don't want to do wipe out my 4G even tho we don't have 4G here yet but never know when im in a area that has 4G i wont pick it up.. So what or which method should i do? so everything goes easy and right? Thanks

Restart your phone into the bootloader to find out what HBoot version you have. This can be down by holding the volume down key. If its 2.10, like mine, you can easily root by going here and downloading this item and here to download this item. Install the hboot drivers first then just run the recovery download.
As far as I know, rooting won't kill your 4G but flashing a ROM that doesn't support it will.

Yes it says 2.10.0001

lol hit the wrong button and clicked thanks. Oh well.
Just do what I said then. It took me all of 50 mins for the whole rooting process. Mostly because it took a while to install the HBoot drivers. Couldn't find my phone on the device manager until I realized my external HDs were causing problems with it.

localguyincali said:
See thats what i don't want to do wipe out my 4G even tho we don't have 4G here yet but never know when im in a area that has 4G i wont pick it up.. So what or which method should i do? so everything goes easy and right? Thanks
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I've had mine since release and haven't had any trouble with it but many have had theirs wiped just by trying to root. I can't say for sure what exactly causes it but I've never used unrevoked and I've always used amon ra's recovery.
Sent from my PC36100 using XDA App

Android version update on HTC G1 steps

I`ve been searching all day for the steps I need to perform in order to update my Andoid version on my HTC G1.
I`s appreciate all the help in finding the topic if it does exist or to tell me all the steps and software I need to perform in order to get this done.
Thank`s

cangri12 said:
I`ve been searching all day for the steps I need to perform in order to update my Andoid version on my HTC G1.
I`s appreciate all the help in finding the topic if it does exist or to tell me all the steps and software I need to perform in order to get this done.
Thank`s
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So in other word you want to root your phone and install a custom rom, did I get that right?
First find a thread in g1 that explains rooting process, Then go to 'G1's android development' and pick a custom rom that you would like to try, and follow the instructions give in the first post of the custom rom, good luck and happy flashing!
Sent from my T-Mobile G1 using XDA App

I would like to add, do research on the ROM before you decide which one you will flash. See which one you like the best before you install the ROM. It will be a lot easier in the long run. But of course, you can try each one to see what you like best about them. And then go with the best one (That's a long way and a lot of flashing to do).
This is from my experience (even with the research I did), I currently have a ROM that I might not keep. But it suit me for now until I do more research on what will be the best one for my use.

azrash said:
So in other word you want to root your phone and install a custom rom, did I get that right?
First find a thread in g1 that explains rooting process, Then go to 'G1's android development' and pick a custom rom that you would like to try, and follow the instructions give in the first post of the custom rom, good luck and happy flashing!
Sent from my T-Mobile G1 using XDA App
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rooted or non rooted I don`t care,as long as I can update the version.
i`ma take a look to see what I can do.

cangri12 said:
rooted or non rooted I don`t care,as long as I can update the version.
i`ma take a look to see what I can do.
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The only way is to rooted. Especially if you want to get the latest Android 2.x.

TOTAL N00B: Where do I start?

I have the SCH-I400 (hardware version i400.0.6) , still with stock software:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: S:i400.0.6V.DL17
Kernel version: 2.6.29
Build number: SCH-I400.DL17
I would like to upgrade it to Android 2.2 (or higher) with minimal risk of bricking it.
Where do I start?
Are there special tools that I need?
Is there a difference between "firmware" and "ROM"?
Which is the latest stable firmware/ROM that you can recommend?
Is it possible to try a particular firmware/ROM without replacing the current firmware/ROM?
What do I need to do to save the current stock firmware/ROM so that I can restore it later (if I ever want to).
I am basically clueless at this point, so any tip or link would be very much appreciated.
Thank You!

There's answers to most of your questions throughout the forums. Look around.
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App

Well, you can start with the search bar.
Sent from my space time Continuum using the XDA App.

dfgged said:
Well, you can start with the search bar.
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samuelhadams said:
There's answers to most of your questions throughout the forums. Look around.
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That's what I did before posting my question but the best I could find was this HOWTO for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10.
My understanding is that instructions that are good for one brand/model are not necessarily good for another. I couldn't find such a HOWTO for the Samsung Continuum SCH-I400 and I really don't want to brick my phone just to find out that I missed or misunderstood a step. Can you help?
For example, I found in this thread a reference to something called odin:
Is this the recommended way to flash the Samsung Continuum SCH-I400?
Is v1.85 the latest & greatest?
Is it possible to try a particular version without flashing it? (I have almost 8GB of free SD space)
Do I have to root the device before attempting any firmware trial or flash?

Just look in the development section

Literally all of your questions have been answered throughout the forum..

1. you'll want to download odin (or heimdall if you're on mac/linux)
2. firmware is the version your phone is running, and a ROM is a custom OS. for example, you're firmware is 2.1-update1. however, you are using the stock ROM. for the samsung continuum, as far as i know there is only one other ROM on 2.1-update1 (which is the firmware) and that's the debinged/debloated DL17 ROM (which is the custom OS).
3. just go through the development system and look through the ROM's and look at the comments to see if there are any bugs. currently the latest firmware is 2.2 but i don't know if there are any bugs.
4. not quite sure what you mean by that
5. what you're talking about is a nandroid backup. to do a nandroid backup you have to get clockwork recovery. just check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072

ntien said:
1. you'll want to download odin (or heimdall if you're on mac/linux)
2. firmware is the version your phone is running, and a ROM is a custom OS. for example, you're firmware is 2.1-update1. however, you are using the stock ROM. for the samsung continuum, as far as i know there is only one other ROM on 2.1-update1 (which is the firmware) and that's the debinged/debloated DL17 ROM (which is the custom OS).
3. just go through the development system and look through the ROM's and look at the comments to see if there are any bugs. currently the latest firmware is 2.2 but i don't know if there are any bugs.
4. not quite sure what you mean by that
5. what you're talking about is a nandroid backup. to do a nandroid backup you have to get clockwork recovery. just check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1057072
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He is talking about running a ROM off his SD card. That's probably the one unanswered question. From what I know, not you can't.

You have a LOT of reading and research to do before you're ready to do any of this stuff. Read through the Android Development sub-forum.... Then read it again... if anything is confusing, read it again. You can SERIOUSLY mess up your phone if you don't know what you're doing... Once you understand it all, then try it out.

My advice would be to first do research on the terminology. Once you know what words like flash, rom, odin, cwm, cwm cyan vs. yellow, recovery, and what things like a tar.md5, and update.zip, mean and do, it will be a lot easier to understand what you are reading. Google is your friend. Most of what I've learned has come from there. Also, peruse different forums. I understand that this one can get a little techincal for a noob. I still have to scratch my head about half of the time and think about what I'm reading before it makes sense. It will come, slowly. Just save yourself a lot of headache, and read read read, and if you have ANY doubts, find the answer BEFORE you start the process.

This video helps a lot with cwm, and flashing via odin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USHpl0s7qhk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my SCH-I400 using XDA App

Start by googling root and cintinuum and look for addictivetips tutorial and then look for how to install clockwork mod recovery (this was the difficult part imo) should also be at addictivetips. By time your done you should at least be familliar with programs involved and asking troublshoot Q's instead of general "how do I" Q's......
sent from my XDA phone - its more than a continuum

Thank you all so much! You definitely helped.

TUT
There is a great tutorial on getting to 2.2.2 in the EC07 clean thread in development.

The quickest method ive use so far (i am newbie 2 rootin etc) is download the tool to root 'superoneclick' then youl have to search for the correct flash tool for your device,then download cwm recovery to backup/restore and install your 'mod rom'. Theres some very good roms about on this site,im only on a x1o mini pro came with 2.1 and s.e refused to release any futher updates 4 this model!but its now running either 2.3.9 or 2.3.5 quite smoothly ..made up ,so u should be able to find and try later than 2.3 and choose which rom you prefer.
Sent from my U20i using XDA App

smallz2k said:
The quickest method ive use so far (i am newbie 2 rootin etc) is download the tool to root 'superoneclick' then youl have to search for the correct flash tool for your device,then download cwm recovery to backup/restore and install your 'mod rom'. Theres some very good roms about on this site,im only on a x1o mini pro came with 2.1 and s.e refused to release any futher updates 4 this model!but its now running either 2.3.9 or 2.3.5 quite smoothly ..made up ,so u should be able to find and try later than 2.3 and choose which rom you prefer.
Sent from my U20i using XDA App
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well you dont have to start by rooting your phone... rooted roms flashed by odin work on stock 2.1 thats how i did it... i used superoneclick only once, on ec07 stock. havent had to since, cause i flashed roms with odin/cwm that are rooted and deodexed.