How to root a Sprint HTC Hero **EASY**

[skoal44]

Good Job, thank you for your help.

[jcollazo91]

thanks dude! can you make a video on making the HTC hero a wifi hotspot

[jhverdream]

@jcollazo91 Thank You!!! & yes, I will try to upload a vid asap.

[TheRonybo]

i just did evreything you said to do and my phone was on the white screen forever now im trying it again. how long should it take to load up?

[Mexxxicanass]

so what exactly does a root do?

[PaytonBoii37]

Will this reset everything on my phone?

[XXShamwoohoo]

Will this reset everything like my contacts on my phone ?

[sacriminal13]

Astro file manager app isn't working. Can I use Adao file manager?

[jhverdream]

@sacriminal13 Any file manager will work. Thank You!!!

[sacriminal13]

I downloaded the file from 4shared.com. When I click install it says, "z4root could not be installed on this phone." I do have an HTC Hero sprint phone. What could be the problem?

[FlyShadow21]

how do i get the superuser apps

[jhverdream]

@FlyShadow21 If it doesn't auto install superusers for you, just download it in the market. thank You!!!

[jhverdream]

@jhverdream Yes, that should work, Thank You!!!

[99tractor]

Great video. This video and a couple of your other videos have been very helpful in getting my HTC Hero rooted, updated with CM7. Thanks for the help.

[jhverdream]

@99tractor Thank You!!!

[kevinheppenrr]

yessssssss i finally am getting this done. as i type. im a lil weary because my software is 2.32.651.2. and there is nothing about that and i need a lil help because it still on reboot. how long does it stay on reboot?

[runtellthat2]

mine just keeps saying i need to allow debugging usb

[kevinheppenrr]

@runtellthat2 hey when you go to setting check allow acceptance to non-market apps. i just figured that out. then after installing you just open it and you can finish it

[rafarocks123]

great video worked easily

[Freddyev123]

Exelente Thanks.



[1616corey]

now how do you get apps

[jhverdream]

@1616corey Check out my other vid, its really easy!!!

[jcarey26]

Great thanks!

[Andreythegiant1]

there is no 1.3.0

[EiramTVinHD]

when i went to 4shared.com i couldnt find the "z4root.apk" thing after i searched it several times...

[xshroxOm3X]

I am having issues trying to locate this software.. what the freak! :/

[GooglyMooglyOne]

Thanks for the vid, worked like a charm, now I can get some more mileage out of my Hero... :)

[24hrstillgreatness]

can this all be done through usb the phone is not currently with any carrier. 2 questions i have a stock sprint hero that i want i want to root which i have watched your video on so that's no problem, what i need to know is and i know its a simple task but how can i hack the start up or "load screen so i can put a animated logo there of my choice? also what is the process if not shown but just told on flashing from one carrier to the next

[IAMTheVocalBeast]

AstroFile isn't working is there another file manager App I can use?

[TheJelectro]

Lately been having trouble with my WIFI - keeps showing network error. I know there is nothing wrong with my network - I have a number of devices on it and all working fine. So somethings up with this phone. Rooted HTC Hero (your vid 3 months ago = or -) Android 2.3.3 - CyanogenMod 7.03 Heroc - Set CPU 2.2.4 - Worked fine until recently - not sure but I thought I read on one of your comments that there was an issue with WIFI Any ideas ?

[CrazzzzyManReviews]

Great tutorial, thanks man, keep up the great work:D

[EFitzhume]

Nicely done. Instructions worked exactly as you described. Will be following your other video for the installing a new rom/mod. Oh yes, and it's easy. :-)

[thorgonair]

i only want it to update to a better android firmware lol

[vandy1710]

After I click permanent root it loads for a while than goes to a black screen, it does not let me do anything from there I need to take out the battery and when it reboots the super user app is not installed :[

[jempub00]

Installed the apk. What new rom do you recommend?

[apeshiit1325]

great tut i love the way you breath on the mic <3

[LoreNiceBabe]

Thanks its worked on my phone :)

[KakashiOWNS13]

Hey the process looks very simple..so i downloaded the z4root.apk but when i install it...it pops up like its about to install but the install button doesnt show up..i have no idea why

[ircsmith]

thank a bunch. worked just as you described 

[xSerialModzV3]

THANK YOU ! ILL SUBSCRIBE !!

[treetrunksgirl]

where is a good place to get apps/custom roms at? its my first phone rooting lol ipods and this are sooo diff, thanks

[iCordieKins]

and my firmwere is 2.1-update1 with HTC Hero

[iCordieKins]

I kinda need help so i followed all the steps right but yett when I click permanate root on the device it sits there for awhile righht and on the video it saids rebooting device but mine doesnt do that I sit there for awhile and it just goes back to the home screen I tried to see if the superhero thing was there but It wasent

[starskater1988]

Thanks dude. it worked for me first try. just so everyone knows my hero was on firmware 2.1update1. thanks again! i appreciate it! :D

[wafflefacee]

after i did this it keeps restarting itself

now what:|

[jhverdream]

@wafflefacee I have never heard of this, but I suggest if you can access it for just a little, to open z4root, & tap on unroot. Hope this helped, Thanks for watching!!!!

[xCRiiPTiiK]

Does it matter what firmware im on with my phone when i root it?

[jhverdream]

@xCRiiPTiiK No, if it is android 2.1, it will usually work. If not, there was no harm in trying. Thank you!!!

[CrazzzzyManReviews]

I love you, best tutorial, EVER!

[jhverdream]

@CrazzzzyManReviews Thank You, glad I could help!!!!

[UNITEDCORRUPTION]

my super user permissions doesnt appear, so i have no idea if it worked or not. can you help?

[jhverdream]

@UNITEDCORRUPTION You will have to un-install the root, throught z4root, the re-root it.

[rgc410]

hey jhverdream, thank you so much for posting this. it worked perfectly on my hero. my wife has an evo 4g...could i apply this same procedure to it? thanks gain!

[jhverdream]

@rgc410 No problem. This will not work on the EVO, sorry. The EVO requires a more complicated rooting method. Thank You!!!

[rightfulrekuKBS]

it keeps telling me cannot install to phone

[JohnStrassburg351]

@ 1:31 the open button doesn't work its faded as if it doesnt work

[jhverdream]

@JohnStrassburg351 Just go home then into your app drawer and open it from there. If that does not work, download a different one and try again. If still it does not work, it is not compatible with your build. I hope I helped, Thank You!

[ohboyorin]

what does rooting your phone do?

[love2workatautozone]

Thanks man, it worked great. :)

[sita216]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to root my Hero for months. I'm glad that there is finally a way to do this directly on the phone & so much simpler than 15 steps to go through to get this done! Now what is the next step I need to do in order to find apps specifically wifi tethering? Should I install CyanogenMod?

[jhverdream]

@sita216 (Part 1/2)

Hi, I'm glad i could help, to do wireless tethering, you will need the app called ( Wireless Tether )

Its free in the android market. Installing CyanogenMod is optional. If you want to be up to date on software & have a faster operating system, I would defiantly install CyanogenMod. (If you want install CyanogenMod I have a video on have to do it step by step,Just visit my channel).

[jhverdream]

@sita216 (Part 2/2)

If you like the HTC Sense UI, feel free to keep it.

But if you want to speed it up, get an overclock app(SetCPU,Droid Overclock), some are free in the market, and if you want a paid version, you can see my video on how to get apps for free. With these, you can over clock you processor, witch will drastically improve speed on the stock UI.

I hope this helped, Thank You!

[kachorromavm]

wow dude that works! thank you!! thumbs up!

[jhverdream]

@kachorromavm Thank You!

[AlanMC97]

Does This Work With Other Phones Like the MyTouch 3g ??

[jhverdream]

@AlanMC97 I think it works on any phone that has Android 2.1 or earlier. If not, it won't hurt to try. Thank You!

[TheJelectro]

@jhverdream Read somewhere on net that you have to be careful if you've got most recent 2.1 update installed on your phone Talked to HTC today and they will not be any further updates for HERO (sprint provider) So since Im new to this and on one hand want to root my outdated HERO on other dont want to 'brick it' Whats your take in your video (very clear and well done by the way) it looks fast and simple

[jhverdream]

@TheJelectro Ok, the hardest part of putting on new roms is probably rooting the phone, but if you check out my other video, I show how to do it very easily.The way I do it has no chance of bricking you phone. Flashing the rom is a little tricky, but if you watch my videos, I shoe hoe to do it in a very detailed way, not like other people. The chance of bricking your phone is so small its almost not there. If you follow all my instructions, you should be fine. I Hope this helped, Thanks!!!

[TheJelectro]

@jhverdream thanks - let you know how it goes - will try after the weekend

Later : )

[jhverdream]

@TheJelectro No problem, Thanks!!!

[TheJelectro]

@jhverdream Letting you know - finally rooted my HERO - great instructional very simple and cam work was excellent (very clear) Watched numerous vids on rooting hero - yours was the best - easiest to follow - step by step pain free !! Also watched your other vid and now I'm running Gingerbread 2,3 with Cyogenmod 7 - nice. So - next question watched your vid on installing HTC Sense 3.0 - so is this a different ROM so I need to wipe cyogen off in ROM manger b4 installing HTC SENSE?

Thanks !!!

[toureowen]

it says z4rrot could not be installed on this phone

[jhverdream]

@toureowen It should work, unless, your on Motorola phone, because it changes the file type, if you are using a Hero, turn it off and try again, Thank You!

[rightfulrekuKBS]

@toureowen mine too

[soulriderleo]

Will rooting my Hero and installing Gingerbread help this phone work better & faster, less glitchy? That would be my main reason. Also, does it wipe out all your info, pics, music, contacts, etc...?

[jhverdream]

@soulriderleo After rooting you can get an overclock app. (SetCPU, Droidoverclock) and these will let you set your phones processor at a higher speed. After that your phone will be much faster, less laggy, and less glitchy.

You will not loose any data when rooting. The only way you will loose data is if you load a custom rom and don't back up your data.

Thank You!

[emagnum7]

I just learned about rooting 2 hrs ago. I watched your video and rooted my Sprint HTC Hero in 5 minutes. Awesome step-by-step videos! Thanks!

[jhverdream]

@emagnum7 No problem, Thanks for watching!

[masonshaw95]

do you loose your contacts?

[jhverdream]

@masonshaw95 No.

[stvloza]

nice vid man!

[jhverdream]

@stvloza Thanks!

[kaioh6]

Whats rooting?....

[jhverdream]

@kaioh6

Rooting your phone means giving yourself root, or superuser access, giving you access to system files and the ability to change things that normally are marked read only.

This allows you to change all kinds of things that normally you wouldn't be able to, along with install custom versions of Android.