root new firmware
 

ok so ive been trying to root my phone today so i can load a custom firmware, but i have been unsuccesful. i just got my hero last week and im sure it has the latest firmware. does this make it so that i am unable to root it? i tried the methods on unlockr website to downgrade but said my bootloader was incorrect. does anyone have any info on this. my firmware is 1.5 build 1.56.651.2 please ask if u need more info on my phone. thanks

Re: root new firmware
 

That is the latest firmware, you are doing something wrong. It took me all day to finally root my hero. Talk to Athletic1 and if he has time, he may ne able to help. I suck at it, sorry

Re: root new firmware
 

PM me if you want to hit me up on gtalk. I'm pretty fluent i nthe command line and android in general at this point.

Re: root new firmware
 

http://geekfor.me/new-release/fresh-pre-kitchen-01/

Give it a shot.

Re: root new firmware
 

flipz for mayor... lol
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581577
is another option but ull prbly have an easier time with flipz method...
i used this one before his came out bit it can be a lil tricky and bradart had to help me

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If Flipz doesn't work try this...it literally took me 5 minutes

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584029

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thanks guys ill be tryin to get this done today, will report back later.

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well looks like i gotta wait to get home from work to do it. my work blocks personal storage and hosting sites so i cant dl fresh pre kitchen. unless someone can upload it locally here or to a private ftp or something for me :)

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ok i obtained the pre-kitchen, but im having issues, is there a guide or anything. i have a completely stock hero.

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thanks a lot, i had been working with flipz all morning to get his working, but a no go. i tried to do this and it went great. super easy. thanks a lot, thanks for all ur help flipz, i guess since im rooted now i cant help you get yours working now, the only thing i did different from this way, is that i used fresh rom instead of the modaco one the OP used. now i guess i gotta see what the fuss of being rooted is all about and how great this rom is.