Nope, not rooted. Just saw your note and didn't know to root is an additional step. and didn't install the FlashRec, I'll try that now.

Okay, first thing is to root your phone..Install flashrec and continue from there..It will be very easy..Trust me

Btw, version 3.0 is being uploaded..Its a very fast race now..3.1 will be coming out soon too..but well, at least I have verified 3.0 now also, amonRa is updated to 1.5.2 for those who don't have it yet..Teknologist kernel is now 1.91 but will NOT be included in this version yet..

Thanks Shahz!

No problem mate..

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Added on December 27, 2009, 8:05 pmKeep us posted..We like successes

You may want to wait for the new archives..

This post has been edited by shahz: Dec 27 2009, 08:05 PM

Yeah, but can't wait to root it haha... Been with me for 4 days and yet to use it

Btw, how do we get the Flashrec.apk on the phone. You mentioned to install using File Manager?

hehe..its the best thing to do on Hero

Yeah, its pretty easy actually..Just use USB connection, move it to the SD card, then use File Manager (Astro File Mnaager is my favorite), find the file and click it..Follow the installation process..Very easy and straightforward

the video for rooting the Hero ain't loading proper. I used another online guide (http://www.sizzledcore.com/2009/12/02/how-to-root-htc-hero-and-install-amon-ra-recovery-image/)

and it asks to format the SD card? Plus I can't unmount the SD card as its greyed out.

Formatting for rooting is something normal. Make a backup of your files and data for a fresh start. If you are not running any critical process, then you can just plug off the USB. Another user discovered this problem previously - apparently I'm guessing its a bug in the original HTC Hero ROM.

Thanks, one more thing (please bear with me, I'm just too n00b at this and don't wanna mess this up), but how can I get the File Manager when I don't have Market in the first place?

Let me see if SlideMe has it.

thats why i asked you to use USB Try a google search and you will find a file manager for hero..that you can download..

Not getting this, as I understand you gotta install the file manager on the phone.

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Added on December 27, 2009, 8:51 pmI gotta head out, will try again later. Just a few niggles, installing the FlashRec has to be done using a file manager and as you advised I can download them.

But how do I get the file manager running on the phone, simply transfer via USB to the SD card?

This post has been edited by tHe^CuLpRit: Dec 27 2009, 08:51 PM

yeah..then use application manager to install it..hint: home screen -> menu button -> settings

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Added on December 27, 2009, 10:04 pmVersion 3.0 MoDaCo is uploaded! Have fun guys.

This post has been edited by shahz: Dec 27 2009, 10:04 PM

Done, only Modaco 2.9 though. (your Archive 4 is corrupted or sumthin, was lazy to look for it elsewhere)

Apart from the confusion on have a file manager installed everything went well!

Btw, I skipped step 4 for now. I'm still using the standard 2GB and will upgrade to an 8gb class 4/6. Sounds like step.4 is to be done using a card you're gonna be using?

And speaking of SD card, I can change the SD card without any issues right, as custom ROM should have been stored on the phone?

Also, will doing the step 4 later affect the phone settings? (say, I've customised it, added contacts etc etc...)

Its best to do it after u hav bought the sd card.

yeah just haven't had time to do so...

but back to my question, the operation of the phone itself (custom ROM and what not) should not be affected by an SD swap right? (except I'm guessing all my installed apps will be removed)

Hi Shahz & all sifus,

I'm a Noob. just curious, I just bought a new Hero with build number 2.73.707.9 146733 CL#62020 release-keys. Do I need to downgrade it first in order to root? It has Adroid Market inside already.

Many thanks

the^culprit, if you have not moved any apps to SD, then it won't be affected..if you have moved them, then there will be a little extra work. Knowing that you have not yet done anything on your SD card, I guess you should be all fine

shayppp, DONT ROOT yet please! I think I need your ROM! Maybe we can make a root version out of your ROM! Please send me a PM!

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Added on December 28, 2009, 11:28 amshayppp, please subscribe to this topic and send me a PM. I think you got the latest ROM revision there. If everything is good, we will root it and make it as public release

This post has been edited by shahz: Dec 28 2009, 11:28 AM

is your's Singapore version?

Anyone tried Hero Android ROM : Hik@Ri_2.0.1.4_1?

This post has been edited by cylon: Dec 28 2009, 01:52 PM

Hi Cyclon,

Got it from "Third Party" Reseller.. Not SIS. Inspected the phone and suddenly I saw Market Widget in it. At first I taught it was a rooted Hero, boy was I wrong. It still virgin.. just got it last Thursday.

Many thanks

But i think you can't see paid apps, isn't it.