Problem to root HTC Hero (T-Mobile-G2 Branded)

[Guest giorgit]

Model Number

T-Mobile G2 Touch

Firmware Version

1.5

Baseband Version

63.18.55.06FU_6.35.07.08

Kernel Version

2.6.27-0078c992

Build Number

2.73.110.26 CL#69351 release-keys

Software Version

1.0.0.A6288

Flashrec method does not help.

I have installed flasdhrec 1.3 on my Hero.

I have put recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img on my hero.

I have run flashrec.

put the path:

/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img

"flash rcovery image" button was grey and did not worked.

ia have renamed recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img with recovery-backup.img "flash rcovery image" button get white. i have pushed it but got the next message:

Flash FAILED: could not run command.

i also tried this one

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...mp;postcount=38

also

adb-windows shell reboot bootloader

first command is OK.

in second i got this one... why?

c:\sdk\tools\hero>fastboot-windows boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img

downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (remote: not allow)

also

c:\sdk\tools\hero>adb-windows shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-her

o-v1.5.3.1.img

error writing recovery: Permission denied

I have not sdcard reader on my PC. thats why i want to root my Hero without goldcard...

[Guest descenpet]

you can try making goldcard in your phone if you don't have card reader.

[Guest Dr. dre]

Model Number

T-Mobile G2 Touch

Firmware Version

1.5

Baseband Version

63.18.55.06FU_6.35.07.08

Kernel Version

2.6.27-0078c992

Build Number

2.73.110.26 CL#69351 release-keys

Software Version

1.0.0.A6288

Flashrec method does not help.

I have installed flasdhrec 1.3 on my Hero.

I have put recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img on my hero.

I have run flashrec.

put the path:

/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img

"flash rcovery image" button was grey and did not worked.

ia have renamed recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img with recovery-backup.img "flash rcovery image" button get white. i have pushed it but got the next message:

Flash FAILED: could not run command.

i also tried this one

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...mp;postcount=38

also

adb-windows shell reboot bootloader

first command is OK.

in second i got this one... why?

c:\sdk\tools\hero>fastboot-windows boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img

downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (remote: not allow)

also

c:\sdk\tools\hero>adb-windows shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-her

o-v1.5.3.1.img

error writing recovery: Permission denied

I have not sdcard reader on my PC. thats why i want to root my Hero without goldcard...

Try This, will work

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

[Guest giorgit]

Finnaly i DID IT!

Oh my GOD!

So who has problems like me,

first follow this instruction: (make a goldcard, it is very very easy) i did goldcard even without flashcard reader directly on the phone. so reader not required.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

do everything except one,

download this OS:

ftp://xda:[email protected]/down...ed_NoDriver.exe

(downgrade with RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.1_R3_W..exe did not worked with my last update of t-mobile g2 )

after follow that instruction:

http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro.../#comment-13192

then download Paul's great ROM-s:

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...t-for-gsm-hero/

put some of rooted one on your sdcard rename it to udate.zip

power off phone.

turn it on with home+power button. and flash your ROM. that's it.

descenpet

Dr. dre

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s.

btw

What does radio rom do?

it is for FM radio?

Do i really need it? is it danger to load radio rom?

Edited March 2, 2010 by giorgit

[Guest mikecoffee]

Finnaly i DID IT!

Oh my GOD!

So who has problems like me,

first follow this instruction: (make a goldcard, it is very very easy) i did goldcard even without flashcard reader directly on the phone. so reader not required.

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-do...-can-be-rooted/

do everything except one,

download this OS:

ftp://xda:[email protected]/down...ed_NoDriver.exe

(downgrade with RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.1_R3_W..exe did not worked with my last update of t-mobile g2 )

after follow that instruction:

http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro.../#comment-13192

then download Paul's great ROM-s:

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...t-for-gsm-hero/

put some of rooted one on your sdcard rename it to udate.zip

power off phone.

turn it on with home+power button. and flash your ROM. that's it.

descenpet

Dr. dre

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done, it took me ages to root my phone on from G2, its not bloody clear about down grading roms etc, and i've had several HTC phones on windows mobile,and they where a piece of cake compared to the hero, i've just been playing with villians 2.1 3.0 beta rom its great if your looking for another rom which isn't 1.5

[Guest giorgit]

Well done, it took me ages to root my phone on from G2, its not bloody clear about down grading roms etc, and i've had several HTC phones on windows mobile,and they where a piece of cake compared to the hero, i've just been playing with villians 2.1 3.0 beta rom its great if your looking for another rom which isn't 1.5

(only after making goldcard)

Just download ftp://xda:[email protected]/down...ed_NoDriver.exe

run it.

It will downgrade your phone. after you can make boot image. then you can install rooted ROM.

btw, do not you know what does radio ROM do?

Edited March 2, 2010 by giorgit

[Guest mikecoffee]

(only after making goldcard)

Just download ftp://xda:[email protected]/down...ed_NoDriver.exe

run it.

It will downgrade your phone. after you can make boot image. then you can install rooted ROM.

btw, do not you know what does radio ROM do?

it tends to improve your phone signals, certain roms work better with newer radios,

btw i've rooted my phone already i was just trying to say that its no as straight foward as older phones, and it takes alot of digging to work out how to do it. at the moment i'm using a 2.1 eclair rom, but i would reccomend you upgrade your radio if your having any problems with signal.

[Guest giorgit]

it tends to improve your phone signals, certain roms work better with newer radios,

btw i've rooted my phone already i was just trying to say that its no as straight foward as older phones, and it takes alot of digging to work out how to do it. at the moment i'm using a 2.1 eclair rom, but i would reccomend you upgrade your radio if your having any problems with signal.

Aha i have thought Radio is for FM radio.

As i checked i have latest radio. :(

Thanks for info.

[Guest Steve7]

Bought the same phone like 2 weeks ago from T-Mobile

Made a goldcard (using this guide:http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/)

Installed the RUU firmware (2.73.405.66)

Installed the recovery image (RA-hero-v1.5.3.1)

Done a full wipe

Then flashed Modaco Custom Rom 3.1

[Guest akhtar1817]

OMFG it actually worked, well it let me downgrade any, I have been trying for ages, thank you guys so much

[Guest Spooke]

delete...

Didn't read the thread through lol, Sorry

Edited April 12, 2010 by Spooke

[Guest msiviter]

Hi,

using the RUU (I've tried the two different recommended ones) it goes to the bootloader then on the PC is says 'waiting for bootloader' which then goes to error[171] USB connection error after about a minute. I've got adb and all the drivers. What am I doing wrong, I establish a sync with HTC sync (latest version ) before launching the RUU? Can I use Droid Explorer to help me or are these RUUs the only way of getting an old ROM on?

Thanks

Matt

It's the T-mobile UK handset.