Comments on: How To: Root Your HTC Hero in One Click! (Updated 03.07.10!) http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/ Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:00:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: milton http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34536 milton Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:06:14 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34536 if i root my sprint htc hero; will i lose my contacts, apps, photos, videos, etc? if i root my sprint htc hero; will i lose my contacts, apps, photos, videos, etc?

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]]> By: Jim http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34310 Jim Sat, 24 Jul 2010 15:18:31 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34310 I'm an unbranded UK user, and I've had the OTA firmware update to 2.1 - will this method still work for me? I’m an unbranded UK user, and I’ve had the OTA firmware update to 2.1 – will this method still work for me?

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]]> By: newbiw http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34305 newbiw Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:14:54 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34305 Hi Unlocker i have installed the official 2.1 Rom on my HTC Hero, how can i root my phone to install other roms out there ? when i follow your method postedm i get 2 button 1 Download image file 2 backup Recovery image the Download Image file is greyed out and the backup recovery image is available, when i click backup Recovery image i get this error message "Backup FAILED: could not run command phone info: Firmware version: 2.1 Update 1 Baseband version: 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14 Kernal Version: 2.6.29-36d5cd8d htc-kernel@and18-2 #1 Build number: 3.34.707.1 CL194466 release-keys software number: 3.34.707.1 phone type EBI1/32A please help me out here, hope to hear from you soon, thanks in advance. Hi Unlocker

i have installed the official 2.1 Rom on my HTC Hero, how can i root my phone to install other roms out there ? when i follow your method postedm i get 2 button

1 Download image file
2 backup Recovery image

the Download Image file is greyed out and the backup recovery image is available, when i click backup Recovery image i get this error message “Backup FAILED: could not run command

phone info:
Firmware version: 2.1 Update 1
Baseband version: 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14
Kernal Version: 2.6.29-36d5cd8d htc-kernel@and18-2 #1
Build number: 3.34.707.1 CL194466 release-keys
software number: 3.34.707.1
phone type EBI1/32A

please help me out here, hope to hear from you soon, thanks in advance.

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]]> By: corey b. http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34160 corey b. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:30:11 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34160 hey , i completed all of the steps and everything seems to work until i hold down power and home .. the phone just goes to a white screen with the little green droid guys at the bottom and it just asks if i wana restore the phone or watever? what am i not doing right? any ideas? jailbreaking my iphone did not seem this complicated watsoever... ----corey hey , i completed all of the steps and everything seems to work until i hold down power and home .. the phone just goes to a white screen with the little green droid guys at the bottom and it just asks if i wana restore the phone or watever? what am i not doing right? any ideas? jailbreaking my iphone did not seem this complicated watsoever…

—-corey

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]]> By: I require a little assistance. Please HELP - Android Forums http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34156 I require a little assistance. Please HELP - Android Forums Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:26:29 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34156 [...] of custom firmware on my phone. Currently i am using an HTC hero. The tutorial i was using was : How To: Root Your HTC Hero in One Click! (Updated 03.07.10!) | TheUnlockr Unfortunately in order for meto root my HTC Hero i had to use the GoldCard method to downgrade, I [...] [...] of custom firmware on my phone. Currently i am using an HTC hero. The tutorial i was using was : How To: Root Your HTC Hero in One Click! (Updated 03.07.10!) | TheUnlockr Unfortunately in order for meto root my HTC Hero i had to use the GoldCard method to downgrade, I [...]

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]]> By: Android Updates for the HTC Hero the Custom Way with VillainROM | Benjii Me http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34117 Android Updates for the HTC Hero the Custom Way with VillainROM | Benjii Me Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:10:53 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34117 [...] Instructions for how to gain root access to your HTC Hero – How To: Root Your HTC Hero [...] [...] Instructions for how to gain root access to your HTC Hero – How To: Root Your HTC Hero [...]

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]]> By: sam http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-34074 sam Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:27:51 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-34074 why cant i get into the custom recovery screen> :/ im pressing home and power. :/ is it becaus ei have a sprint hero? why cant i get into the custom recovery screen> :/ im pressing home and power. :/ is it becaus ei have a sprint hero?

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]]> By: Andy http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-33865 Andy Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:36:06 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-33865 I had an antivirus program installed, I had to uninstall it and reboot the phone. Once I did this your method worked perfectly. Thankyou I had an antivirus program installed, I had to uninstall it and reboot the phone. Once I did this your method worked perfectly.

Thankyou

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]]> By: mustafa http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-33018 mustafa Thu, 08 Jul 2010 19:41:56 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-33018 i downloaded the flashrec but when i try to install it it says..."Recovery Flasher could not be installed on this phone" What shall i do? i downloaded the flashrec but when i try to install it it says…”Recovery Flasher could not be installed on this phone”

What shall i do?

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]]> By: 2.1 Update failed - Page 2 - Android Forums http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-32989 2.1 Update failed - Page 2 - Android Forums Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:31:13 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-32989 [...] read android for dummies (if it exsist)). So here are a couple of questions. Related to the How To: Root Your HTC Hero in One Click! (Updated 03.07.10!) | TheUnlockr it says you have to downgrade rom. Do I have to do that? When in flashrec trying to flash the [...] [...] read android for dummies (if it exsist)). So here are a couple of questions. Related to the How To: Root Your HTC Hero in One Click! (Updated 03.07.10!) | TheUnlockr it says you have to downgrade rom. Do I have to do that? When in flashrec trying to flash the [...]

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]]> By: hocturnalsoul http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-32556 hocturnalsoul Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:23 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-32556 link for T-Mobile 1.76.110.6 rom!!! http://www.romraid.com/paul/hero/update-hero-t-mobile-1.76.110.6-signed.zip link for T-Mobile 1.76.110.6 rom!!!
http://www.romraid.com/paul/hero/update-hero-t-mobile-1.76.110.6-signed.zip

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]]> By: Mozza http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-32123 Mozza Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:45:33 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-32123 The same happens to me, I have formatted SD card and re-tried multiple times but it wont work.. Help please?? The same happens to me, I have formatted SD card and re-tried multiple times but it wont work..

Help please??

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]]> By: boo http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-32075 boo Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:45:27 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-32075 i tried it and i typed it all the same as what it say at the sdcard and still doesnt work how come is this a joke? i tried it and i typed it all the same as what it say at the sdcard and still doesnt work how come is this a joke?

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]]> By: TheUnlockr http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-31505 TheUnlockr Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:41:24 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-31505 Brandon, Means the file isnt on the root of the sd, it isn't named correctly, or you are typing it in wrong. Good luck! Brandon,

Means the file isnt on the root of the sd, it isn’t named correctly, or you are typing it in wrong.
Good luck!

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]]> By: Brandon http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-31504 Brandon Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:37:56 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-31504 when i type in the flash recovery code the button won't pop up.its still gray, I have check the flash recovery code many times and the button won't turn clickable. what am i doing wrong? when i type in the flash recovery code the button won’t pop up.its still gray, I have check the flash recovery code many times and the button won’t turn clickable. what am i doing wrong?

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]]> By: Ahmad Tahir http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22082 Ahmad Tahir Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:28:50 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22082 Hi! I am getting an error while back up could not run command How can I fix this..... Hi! I am getting an error while back up

could not run command

How can I fix this…..

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]]> By: young http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22081 young Thu, 17 Jun 2010 03:27:01 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22081 I have an alltel hero and cant get it to backup the recovery image and i tried everything on the page what should i do? I have an alltel hero and cant get it to backup the recovery image and i tried everything on the page what should i do?

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]]> By: Android Phones - Root - GSM-Forum http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22080 Android Phones - Root - GSM-Forum Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:03:28 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22080 [...] 440 Member: 904753 Status: Online BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Before trying this procedure, try the How To Root the Hero In One Click since its update. Should work for all Heros (read the before you begin on that procedure [...] [...] 440 Member: 904753 Status: Online BEFORE YOU BEGIN: Before trying this procedure, try the How To Root the Hero In One Click since its update. Should work for all Heros (read the before you begin on that procedure [...]

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]]> By: The Android thread http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22079 The Android thread Fri, 11 Jun 2010 23:38:19 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22079 [...] I highly recommend doing so even if you're not a power user. theunlockr.com has a one click root here Hm, it seems that you have to downgrade your phone first if you're on 2.1.. Might change in the [...] [...] I highly recommend doing so even if you're not a power user. theunlockr.com has a one click root here Hm, it seems that you have to downgrade your phone first if you're on 2.1.. Might change in the [...]

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]]> By: Pete http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22078 Pete Fri, 11 Jun 2010 17:41:09 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22078 HI I`m trying to root mu hero phone on the three network, I`ve tried the procedure above, but when I try to back up I get a error say could not run. Is this possible with a three branded phone? build number 2.73.771.73 Do I need to take the goldcard route? Thanks for any advice Pete :-) HI I`m trying to root mu hero phone on the three network, I`ve tried the procedure above, but when I try to back up I get a error say could not run. Is this possible with a three branded phone?

build number 2.73.771.73

Do I need to take the goldcard route?

Thanks for any advice

Pete :-)

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]]> By: Android 2.1 upgrade for HTC Hero « Fredrik Bergstrand's Weblog http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22077 Android 2.1 upgrade for HTC Hero « Fredrik Bergstrand's Weblog Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:18:16 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22077 [...] to The Unlockr and follow the instructions of how to root the [...] [...] to The Unlockr and follow the instructions of how to root the [...]

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]]> By: Giving My Android A Good Rooting | Matt Beighton - Enjoy The View http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22076 Giving My Android A Good Rooting | Matt Beighton - Enjoy The View Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:26:03 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22076 [...] OK, so onto the rooting process, the information here was provided by the amazing guys at theunlockr.com via the How To Root Your HTC Hero article. [...] [...] OK, so onto the rooting process, the information here was provided by the amazing guys at theunlockr.com via the How To Root Your HTC Hero article. [...]

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]]> By: tom http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22075 tom Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:34:41 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22075 oh and my build number is: 2.73.405.5146733 CL#61267 release-keys if that makes a difference thanks oh and my build number is: 2.73.405.5146733 CL#61267 release-keys

if that makes a difference

thanks

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]]> By: tom http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-root-your-htc-hero-in-one-click/#comment-22074 tom Wed, 02 Jun 2010 02:17:27 +0000 http://theunlockr.com/?p=1004#comment-22074 hi, im having real problems with this i think ive followed the guide to the letter but cant seem to get it to work, i have on my sd card: recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img flashrec-1.1.3-20091107-2.apk when i type /sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img into the box in the recovery flasher nothing happens and the greyed out box says download recovery image not flash custom recovery image or anything similar (dunno if this is simmilar or not im very new to this lol) :s if i try to bring up the recovery menu all i get is a picture of an orange exclamation mark above a phone! dont know what im doing wrong but getting frustrated haha! oh and my firmware is 1.5 thanks for any help tom hi, im having real problems with this i think ive followed the guide to the letter but cant seem to get it to work, i have on my sd card:

recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img

flashrec-1.1.3-20091107-2.apk

when i type /sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img into the box in the recovery flasher nothing happens and the greyed out box says download recovery image not flash custom recovery image or anything similar (dunno if this is simmilar or not im very new to this lol) :s

if i try to bring up the recovery menu all i get is a picture of an orange exclamation mark above a phone! dont know what im doing wrong but getting frustrated haha! oh and my firmware is 1.5

thanks for any help

tom

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