No this is not a flashback, pseudo-historical docu-drama about slavery. (shout out to A. Haley) Although this scenario could end up being painful in its own right.
I’ve decide to root my Hero. After weeks of research, forum reading, much deliberation I’ve decided to take the plunge. So last night I downloaded every file that was recommended for any situation that might arise from the process. Snatched up my handy dandy USB cable and I was ready!
The method of choice was the “one-click” root method using Fresh Pre-Kitchen 0.2. The ROM Fresh 1.1. Sounds simple right? I have no idea.
I never made it that far. For some unknown reason, my computer will not let me install the HTC USB drivers. Now I can connect my phone to my PC to use as a storage device or to use Double Twist with no issues. It will not connect in USB debugging mode, which of course, is required in order to root my phone. I have checked several forums, and followed several sets of advice to no avail. I’ve deleted all possibly conflicting drivers. Totally wiped and reinstalled the HTC drivers. Downloaded and attempted to use the ADB drivers. Nothing. The drivers refuse to install. If anyone has any insight as to why this is occurring, please share your wisdom! My PC specs are below:
Toshiba Satellite
Windows XP Media Center Ed. v.2002 SP2
Intel CPU t2250 @ 1.73GHz, 2GB RAM
Meanwhile I suppose I will continue to work on this. By the way, yes I did verify that it isnt a general USB issue. Bah…. [meditation & slow breathing]…
Filed under: Android, Tech | Tagged: drivers, Fresh, HTC, rom, root, usb |
Does the driver give you some type of error? Is it showing up in device manager at all when you have usb debugging turned on? Have you installed htc sync?
Thanks for the response! Actually no, it dosent give me an error, it (my PC) just will not recognize the drivers. Its baffling. I turn on debugging, connect to the pc, it recognizes new hardware, but will not recognize the drivers. Wont let me install HTC SYnc either. Ive tried different sources. Ideas?
Check http://theunlockr.com
Then d/l HTC Sync on HTC website then you will automatically get an ADB driver.
Good luck