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Sprint HTC Hero Android 2.1 software leaked

When it rains, it pours. Just got word of a new leak for the HTC Sprint Hero. No way of knowing if this is the final 2.1 version, but this one is signed with release keys so you will lose your root for sure if you're into that sort of thing. Anyone who feels brave and wants to try for themselves you can find it here.
Remember, this is not official software from any carrier. Using this is at your own risk, and nobody here at Android Central is suggesting you try it, though we're more than happy to show you where it is. Thanks Beezy420!
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-htc-hero-android-21-software-leaked

Dude for real?! No way!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681697

Holy **** did you not bother searching or seeing the threads on the front page stating that it was leaked? Im surprised you didnt post this in the Dev forum like everyone else...

The ones in the dev forum were just the zips, this is the RUU...
Just saying

This RUU is dangerous. DO NOT USE THIS ON YOUR PHONE! If you do this, there is NO WAY TO ROOT AGAIN!

VinceOB said:
Holy **** did you not bother searching or seeing the threads on the front page stating that it was leaked? Im surprised you didnt post this in the Dev forum like everyone else...
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LOL i have to agree !

HeroMeng said:
This RUU is dangerous. DO NOT USE THIS ON YOUR PHONE! If you do this, there is NO WAY TO ROOT AGAIN!
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Is that proven? I thought it was just a possibility if they decided to cover the hole?

chirag2f4u said:
The ones in the dev forum were just the zips, this is the RUU...
Just saying
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No.. The RUU was released first, then the zip followed...
1:49PM - Original RUU posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681647
3:31PM - Modified Zip Posted by damageless: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681697
Just sayin....

seyer0686 said:
Is that proven? I thought it was just a possibility if they decided to cover the hole?
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It is proven. If you use this RUU, you won't have su. If you don't have su, you can't push flash_image to your phone. If there's no flash_image on your phone, there's no custom recovery image on your phone.

Don't need su
Has anyone actually tried this? I don't need root access. I may give it a try this weekend.

hturnage said:
Has anyone actually tried this? I don't need root access. I may give it a try this weekend.
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Better make sure none of the apps you normally use require su first. And bear in mind there's currently NO WAY to go back. I imagine eventually someone will get it rooted again, but until then, you're stuck with that ROM and only Sprint updates.

Has anyone actually tried this? I don't need root access. I may give it a try this weekend.
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Yes please try the ruu and when you fail to have root. Come here complaining so we can LOL. @u
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smw6180 said:
Better make sure none of the apps you normally use require su first. And bear in mind there's currently NO WAY to go back. I imagine eventually someone will get it rooted again, but until then, you're stuck with that ROM and only Sprint updates.
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*shudders* That's a scary thought.
I'm sticking with Fresh Toast 2.0b2 until they drop a 2.1 of that.

???

soooo i was unrooted 1.5 stock hero rom, then the official leak came out so i upgraded to that, is there anyway i can root now?

The RUU police didn't get here in time for this one...
You'll have to wait for a 2.1 exploit to be discovered.

tstack77 said:
The RUU police didn't get here in time for this one...
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I think we should just post this in these topics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE#t=0m49s

thanks, it's alright though, 2.1 is great. The only things i wish it had were lwp and friendstream, but i can cope. I guess i'll just wait.

So you have 2.1 RUU ? Then you cannot root.

haha yeah i bit the dust,
i don't think i'm missing out on that much seeing as i tried rooting before and it never worked

eagles16 said:
haha yeah i bit the dust,
i don't think i'm missing out on that much seeing as i tried rooting before and it never worked
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You could have just downloaded fresh kitchen and rooted that way... but you're ****ed for now. Sorry dude.

READTHEFUCKINGRULES said:
3. Post only using a clear subject and message.
You're most likely to receive a helpful answer to your question if you use a short subject title that describes your problem and a message that explains in detail what your problem is and what you've tried to solve it.
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hrm a new user must have posted and then deleted.

i did try to use the kitchen, it would get up to the point where it would go into recovery mode then just stay stuck at the HTC logo recovery screen, also when i was doing it it says pre-kitchen has identified that you are not running a stock sprint rom, even though i was completely stock 1.5.

Un-Root my Hero

I need to take my Hero back to factory specs because I'm taking it into a sprint store tomorrow. What all do I need to do... should I just flash my original rom back on there or can I download a rom from htc and it will clear everything? I understand I need to flash a new recovery image too.
Thanks
oh also, I'm running FreshRom.

nautical34 said:
I need to take my Hero back to factory specs because I'm taking it into a sprint store tomorrow. What all do I need to do... should I just flash my original rom back on there or can I download a rom from htc and it will clear everything? I understand I need to flash a new recovery image too.
Thanks
oh also, I'm running FreshRom.
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You can flash the original rom back on there and be fine. They wont EVER press Home+power and boot into recovery.
If you really want to go back to default.. Run this RUU
http://outboundlink.us/anxo/dr_ta_1.../2uQunBaV/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2276515_R_si.html

Running the sprint 2.1 update will un-root your phone.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

neuro_genesis said:
Running the sprint 2.1 update will un-root your phone.
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App
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Its not the sprint update.. thats the .5 ruu

Thanks for the link, that worked out great!

Jus10o said:
Its not the sprint update.. thats the .5 ruu
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Actually newest ruu is .6 I think

after you run this can you re-root?. im new to android and i want to be able to restore to factory settings whenever after root just so i can re-root and practice it, as well as know how to fix it if i do something stupid or just brick the darn thing.
like i said im new and not good with forums where can i get a copy of the original rom? i would like to have that before i attempt to root.
also kinda off topic but do i have to be rooted to make nanoid backup. i would also like to have that before i root.

proman95 said:
after you run this can you re-root?. im new to android and i want to be able to restore to factory settings whenever after root just so i can re-root and practice it, as well as know how to fix it if i do something stupid or just brick the darn thing.
like i said im new and not good with forums where can i get a copy of the original rom? i would like to have that before i attempt to root.
also kinda off topic but do i have to be rooted to make nanoid backup. i would also like to have that before i root.
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Yes you can re-root after running the .5 RUU
the original rom is contained in the RUU program linked above
You don't have to be rooted to make a nandroid backup, though you do need to flash a custom recovery image. Being rooted means that you basically have administrator access on your phone, can run things like wifi tether and can overwrite the /system/ folder. A recovery image is a little different than that...

ok thanks, i know root is just admin, but a lot of root guides have you flash a recovery image, by doing that you replace the original recovery image? the one that takes you back to factory reset? thats what im not sure about and im really nervous about changing that and messing it up and bricking my device, thought one forum said its almost imposable to brick.
ok so i have that RUU and another one i download. do i just run it or do i need to have a specific program on my pc?
i know i need to Google it and just search the forums but i don't have a lot of time on my hands right now.

If you're planning on going back to root, don't run the .6 RUU. I don't think it's rootable. At least that was the case when it came out. .5 IS rootable.

vidsid said:
If you're planning on going back to root, don't run the .6 RUU. I don't think it's rootable. At least that was the case when it came out. .5 IS rootable.
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how do you determine what version the RUU is?

proman95 said:
i know i need to Google it and just search the forums but i don't have a lot of time on my hands right now.
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I am seriously sure it wouldn't hurt to type a couple words into a search query, right? At least people helped you out though. Good luck!
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

proman95 said:
how do you determine what version the RUU is?
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Menu - settings - about phone - software information - software number.
If it is .6, who cares. You can get root by going to the development section and finding the root guide written by regaw_leinad, and the solution for software number .6 is in there, too. Dunno why people make it out to be such a bad thing to have .6... seriously.
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jerry43812 said:
Menu - settings - about phone - software information - software number.
If it is .6, who cares. You can get root by going to the development section and finding the root guide written by regaw_leinad, and the solution for software number .6 is in there, too. Dunno why people make it out to be such a bad thing to have .6... seriously.
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Well you still can't root .6 but all you need to do is flash .5. So yeah I don't know why people are making a big deal either
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Exactly. .6 isn't rootable yet but you are losing nothing by flashing back to .5 except for the patch they released to fix root exploit. What a waste of time for them.
cp0020 said:
Well you still can't root .6 but all you need to do is flash .5. So yeah I don't know why people are making a big deal either
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jerry43812 said:
I am seriously sure it wouldn't hurt to type a couple words into a search query, right? At least people helped you out though. Good luck!
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thats the thing though most of my search's come up with nothing or so much stuff that its all over the place and dose not help at all, believe me I am trying. I am vary interested in learning as much as i can so when I have to to root/ or flash i can do it easily.
(thats why I don't post that much, I am trying not to sounds like an idiot, thought i probably already have)
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Menu - settings - about phone - software information - software number.
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But thats after you run the RUU.exe I meant how do you know what version of the RUU.exe coincides with what version of the software with out installing or running it. I am still a little confused on what I need to do with the RUU.exe and or what it dose. I have been searching the forums but there is not a Good sticky or wiki about it, its only the definition. I am assuming it re-installs a fresh copy of whatever that version of the OS is, but i don't know for sure.
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If it is .6, who cares. You can get root by going to the development section and finding the root guide written by regaw_leinad, and the solution for software number .6 is in there, too. Dunno why people make it out to be such a bad thing to have .6... seriously.
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sorry I am such a noob and thanks for the help but i just want to clarify that .6 stands for 1.6 or donut?
-Thanks for helping the noob!!!

2.27.651.5 is the original Hero update.
2.27.651.6 is the update that was released solely to disable the ability to root.
The RUU for each was released by Sprint/HTC and flashed your phone from 1.5 to 2.whatever.
If you root, then you can run any of these to revert back to the stock Sprint image. If you chose to go to 2.27.651.6 then the only way to re-root would be to flash back to 2.27.651.5 which would only be a pain in the bum.
Since 2.27.651.6 gives you nothing but the inability to root then it only makes sense to revert to .5.
If this makes no sense to you...feel free to give up on rooting altogether. If it does then good luck.
BTW I only figured out how to root on Monday so these forums are most excellent..if you take the time to search through them.

Thanks its starting to make sense, right now I'm software 2.1 update 1 or 2.6 so i just have to go back to 2.5 . once i have more time i will thanks for the explanation! yes this site is the best and yes i need to search more.

How do I reinstall old OTA from (beta) Froyo

Well fellas, the thread topic says it all. I installed Froyo using the download link floating around here, and various problems (camera mostly) have convinced me that this is definitely NOT the retail update.
Question is,
How do I eliminate (beta) froyo and go back to 2.1?

I'd also like to know how.

Haven't tried yet, but sometimes you can just run the RUU. If that doesn't work, you'll probably need to get root again before you can downgrade. No clue if anyone is even working on a root method yet.

Unfortunately there its no way to revert back from the update without root.
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I'd you can't figure out a way just give of a couple days. Official update should be here soon.
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southberm said:
Well fellas, the thread topic says it all. I installed Froyo using the download link floating around here, and various problems (camera mostly) have convinced me that this is definitely NOT the retail update.
Question is,
How do I eliminate (beta) froyo and go back to 2.1?
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ROFL beta running "beta 2. 2" with no troubles at all
sent with my evo from a secret place

southberm said:
Well fellas, the thread topic says it all. I installed Froyo using the download link floating around here, and various problems (camera mostly) have convinced me that this is definitely NOT the retail update.
Question is,
How do I eliminate (beta) froyo and go back to 2.1?
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You should have checked here on XDA before you updated. There are probably 20 posts telling you you can't go back. You screwed yourself. All you can do now is wait.

SteelH said:
You should have checked here on XDA before you updated. There are probably 20 posts telling you you can't go back. You screwed yourself. All you can do now is wait.
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Won't a factory data reset work? Settings/privacy/factory data reset? I don't know if it does I'm just throwing it out there.......

sprink0281 said:
Won't a factory data reset work? Settings/privacy/factory data reset? I don't know if it does I'm just throwing it out there.......
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No, that leaves the OS on there, just removes your apps and settings.
Unless someone figures out something wild and new, once you go to the official 2.2, you're 100% stuck.

sprink0281 said:
Won't a factory data reset work? Settings/privacy/factory data reset? I don't know if it does I'm just throwing it out there.......
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I had some problems with the version on here as well, when I factory reset it was still 2.2, but my problems went away (camera, apps closing, etc). You may want to backup and give it a try.

meatless said:
No, that leaves the OS on there, just removes your apps and settings.
Unless someone figures out something wild and new, once you go to the official 2.2, you're 100% stuck.
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Well had a feeling but I didn't know for sure and now I know.. guess he's gotta wait till the real official not beta comes out or new root.

meatless said:
No, that leaves the OS on there, just removes your apps and settings.
Unless someone figures out something wild and new, once you go to the official 2.2, you're 100% stuck.
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Not if your root. I went from 2.2 to 2.1 no problems.

SteelH said:
Not if your root. I went from 2.2 to 2.1 no problems.
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Well, sure, but I'm assuming if you're root, you don't have to ask these kinds of questions

Nandroid restore.
Didn't do a Nandroid bakup? Sucks to be you! Maybe now you'll learn your lesson.

AFAIK, restoring a nandroid is not possible without root.

[Q] Wi-Fi tether not working after Froyo update. Epic 4g.

Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.

EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Go back to 2.1?

I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.

I have rooted it for a while now. Going back to 2.1? Really?

This happened to me as well. After searching the answer was to go to an older version of wifi tether.
What worked for me was the pre11 apk in the link below.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list

Pre14 didn't work for me had to get 15

EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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Pre15 works fine with froyo. Maybe you could try getting the latest version and installing it. I know this seems like a crazy idea, but how about you give it a go anyhow.

I've tried many different versions, including the most recent one, & no luck, I think that it could be some of my settings. Any ideas?

One thing I just remember, when on 2.1 it asked me for the superuser permission, now it hasn't. Could that be it? How do I give the permission without asking for it?

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I believe you need to be rooted in order for this to work. If you are on just froyo, I dont think it will work.
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Isn't it possible that I lost my root?

Kernel?
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?

chzeckmate said:
When I attempt to tether I'm getting that my kernel doesn't support it. How should I proceed?
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make sure the version of wifi-tether you use supports your device.
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list
The above link shows the download and corresponding version that you should use for Epic. I used the lastest version pre15, and it works fine on my 2.2.1 froyo DK28 firmware.
I don't know which firmware are you using, but the pre15 should support the latest froyo

I'm using PRE13 and its working fine for me, used it a couple of times already.. here you go hope this link works.
http://db.tt/aREbCoE
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EGRENY1 said:
Isn't it possible that I lost my root?
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That's my guess but not sure. one way to check if you lost your root is:
On your phone,
1. go to market, download and install Terminal Emulator
2. run Terminal, then at the prompt line, type "su" (don't include quotation marks) and then hit enter on keyboard
3. if the system says "su not found", that means you lost your root
This may be my stupid way to verify my rooting status. Other experienced users may have better way to do it

EGRENY1 said:
Hi guys, it's my first time here, sorry if I'm repeating the same question that others had b4, but I can't seen to find the answer. My wireless_tether_***.apk was working fine b4 I updated to Froyo. What can I do to get it going again?
Thank you.
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after update to froyo, it may unroot your phone. who knows, better check it first

Please post questions in General section.

I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?

EGRENY1 said:
I did loose my root, how do i re-root it without loosing froyo?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck

Phone re-rooted, everything back to the way it should be. Thank u all for your help.

windyhawk said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=770388
This great post tells you how to one-click root your froyo. good luck
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[Edit]: I'm a dummy I didn't have the debugging set...I got everything back to normal!! Thanks guys!