Rooting the Samsung Moment with the Official 2.1 Update from Sprint

Installing the ROM (Requirements for Root Access):

Use the Original Spint Update Tool for CL14.
If you do not have it, It can be Downloaded Here: SamsungMomentUpdater-CL14.exe

Download this ROM SPH-M900_MR2_DE03_REL_1-joeykrim-recovery-2.1.3.tar

• This is the Official Android 2.1 DE03 with joeykrim SDX recovery 2.1.3 included
  The joeykrim recovery is what allows root access to be applied to your phone.

Download joeykrim root version 7

• This applies Root Access to the Phone.

Directions

Put the SPH-M900_MR2_DE03_REL_1-joeykrim-recovery-2.1.3.tar into the binary folder of the Sprint Update Tool. (Make sure no other files in the Binary folder!)

Run the Sprint Update Tool which will flash the phone. For more detail on the Sprint Update Tool, please refer to flashing the DD03 Beta Instructions.

This will give you full Android 2.1 DE03 and an SDX custom recovery of your choice!

Once you have installed the ROM using the SPH-M900_MR2_DE03_REL_1-joeykrim-recovery-2.1.3.tar file make sure you phone boots up and operational the inital boot may take a few minutes longer than normal.

Load the joeykrim-SDX-a2.1-root.zip onto the sdcard. Use either mount to USB and copy from host computer or mount /sdcard and adb push.
(I personally recommend mounting through USB and copying the file to the root of the SDcard if you want to use the ADB way see below)

Details for ADB:

1. Double check sdcard is mounted. Sdcard Options -> Mount to /sdcard
2. adb push c:\android\joeykrim-SDX-a2.1-root-v6.zip /sdcard/

Next turn off your phone.

Reboot into recovery - holding vol down + talk + end through the SDX boot screen until the Recovery UI appears.

IF THE TOP OF THE RECOVERY SCREEN DOESN'T SAYS SDX, you're not using joeykrim recovery 2.1.3.  If your screen doesn't say SDX you can find help here from SDX developers joeykrim recovery thread

Select Apply Update .zip from Menu

Select joeykrim-SDX-a2.1-root-v7.zip

Apply and Reboot

To see if it worked, download ConnectBot from the Market.

• In connectbot, choose "Local" from the dropdown menu on the bottom left.
• A command prompt window will open.  Type in "su" and press enter.
• The $ will turn into a #.  If it didn't turn into a #, repeat the installation process.

*Note ADB (USB debugging) is turned off by default in Android 2.1. Turn it back on and you'll also have root in adb shell.

All this information can be found at SDX-Developers.com. Give these guys prop's they are awesome and willing to help.
Thanks to SDX Developers for not making take down there awesome Hax.

Any discussions or questions can be answered in the forum.

Complete this at your own risk. This is NOT an Official Sprint/HTC release.

Android 2.1 brings the HTC Hero:

• Faster and more responsive.
• Built-in VPN.
• Bluetooth software enhanced.
• Slide function to answer a call.
• SMS voice input
• Accepts unsigned emails now.

Make sure you backup you current information before proceeding.

File Requirement:
HTC Hero Android 2.1 pre-release ROM.
http://www.dreamingisdigital.com/android/android-files/category/2-htc-hero-on-sprint.html?download=4%3Adamagecontrolv20r32_2

How to Install on the HTC Hero

1. Download the Android 2.1 ROM listed above.
2. Rename the ROM to update.zip
3. Now plug your Hero into the computer and mount the SDCard
4. Copy the update.zip to the root directory of the SDCard
5. Unplug the phone and power it down.
6. Power the phone back in recovery mode.To power up in Recovery Mode, holding down Home and Power buttons and Keep holding them until you see some text written in green.
7. In the Recovery Mode, select “Wipe” and then select Wipe data partition.
8. Once the wipe is completed, go to “Flash update image” and select Apply sdcard:update.zip
9. Confirm the installation and then sit back and watch while the ROM is being installed/loaded.
10. When completed, reboot the phone. Your new ROM should be up and running now!
    Note: The first reboot may take time, so be with patience. Even the first startup and the phone will be a bit slow, but should get fine in a few minutes.
    Note2: I do not own a Hero so I am not sure if this works. Please confirm if you are able to get this ROM installation method to work.

How to get Protected Apps on the Android Market

The guys at sdx-developers do it again.
Now you have the Android 2.1 OS you want to beable to download those apps you paid for but they are not showing up in the market.
Well here is the Soultion.

(must have root).
You can still see all Android 1.6+ apps in the Market because build.prop specifies the following:
ro.build.version.sdk=7
Works on DD03 & DD10

Procedure is as follows:

1. VERY IMPORTANT - back up your original build.prop from either "adb shell" or terminal on phone type the following (followed by enter):
   cat /system/build.prop > /sdcard/build.prop.bak
   
   
2. Download the appropriate build.prop (attached at bottom) and rename from "ddxx.build.prop" to "build.prop"
   Or you can modify your own (lines modified below - not sure if all are necessary)
   
   # ro.build.host=sep-19
   ro.build.host=Fortune
   # ro.build.tags=test-keys
   ro.build.tags=ota-rel-keys,test-keys
   ...
   # Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
   # ro.build.description=SPH-M900-user 2.1-update1 ECLAIR DD03 release-keys
   ro.build.description=SPH-M900-user 1.5 CUPCAKE CL14 ota-rel-keys,release-keys
   # ro.build.fingerprint=Samsung/SPH-M900/SPH-M900/SPH-M900:2.1-update1/ECLAIR/DD03:user/release-keys
   ro.build.fingerprint=Samsung/SPH-M900/SPH-M900/SPH-M900:1.5/CUPCAKE/CL14:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys
   
   
3. Place build.prop in root of sdcard (either adb push or connect usb)
   
   
4. Enter the following lines either from adb shell or terminal on phone:
   
   $ su
   # mount -t rfs -o remount,rw /dev/stl5 /system
   # cd sdcard
   # busybox cp -R build.prop /system
   # mount -t rfs -o remount,ro /dev/stl5 /system
   # sync
   # reboot
   
   
5. Once phone is completed booting, enter "Date & time" settings and set time to 11:59pm.  After time/date has changed to 12:00am (the next day), open Market and search for apps.
   
   
6. Open "Date & time" settings and reselect Automatic

Complete this at your own risk. This is NOT an Official Sprint/Samsung release.

This is instructions on how to install a pre-release verison of the Android 2.1 OS for the Samsung Moment. A special thanks to http://www.sdx-developers.com for the information and ROMS.

Android 2.1 brings the moment:

• Faster and more responsive.
• Built-in VPN.
• Bluetooth software enhanced.
• Slide function to answer a call.
• SMS voice input
• Accepts unsigned emails now.

File Requirements:

• Samsung Moment Updater
  http://www.nextel.com/en/software_downloads/pda_smartphone/samsung_moment.shtml
• Android 2.1 OS - This has 2 versions DD03 and DC23
  http://www.dreamingisdigital.com/android/android-files/category/1-samsung-moment.html?download=1%3Amoment_2.1.7z
• 7Zip - Extract the 2 OS versions found in the Moment_2.1.7z
  http://www.7-zip.org/

System Requirements:

• Your computer is running one of these systems:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4
  • Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or better
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
• Your Moment has a fully-charged battery
• You have the USB data cable that came with your Moment

Information:

• SPH-M900_MR2_DD03_REL.tar located in the Moment_2.1.7z has the newer kernel build
• Both versions have been flashed and tested, Just like with the CL14 update all your settings and data will be wiped off the device

Installation:

• Use 7zip to extract the SPH-M900_MR2_DD03_REL.tar and SPH-M900_MR2_DC23_REL.tar files from Moment_2.1.7z
• Copy SPH-M900_MR2_DD03_REL.tar into the Sprint Update Tool binary folder.
  • Default path to binary folder - C:\Program Files\Samsung Electronics\SWUpgrade\Models\Binary
  • Make sure no other files are in the Binary folder except the DD03.tar
• Now run the Samsung Moment updater the same as you did for the CL14 version.
• From this point, you can follow the directions on each screen. Please note the following:
  • You will now see a warning screen that data not synchronized will be deleted. It is important that you back up your data before moving forward.
    • Note: If you have signed in to a Gmail account and allowed the synchronization with Gmail to continue, the following items will be restored once you sign back in to your Gmail account:
      • Google Contacts
      • Google Calendar
      • Purchased applications can be re-downloaded
      • Google emails
    • The SD card is NOT erased during the upgrade process. The following items are stored on the SD card:
      • Music
      • Moves and Videos
      • Pictures
      • Some application data (not all depends on application)
      • Saved email attachments
  • When you are instructed to simultaneously press and hold the Volume Down, Camera and End keys (download mode), it is important that you press the END button LAST, as this makes sure the phone does not turn on before the other two buttons are pressed. If you see the Samsung logo when you do this, you will need to pull the battery and try it again.
  • Once the Flash Programming is complete, your Moment will reboot and start hands-free activation.
  • More detail instructions  found here: http://www.dreamingisdigital.com/android/hacks/81-samsung-moment-upgrade-from-cj05-to-cj14.html

Additional Programs:

• Cool Gallery
  • http://droidmuff.in/downloads/flan-gallery/
  • Once you download file, copy to sd card and install from phone.
• HTC Keyboard for 2.1
  • http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416
  • Once you download file, copy to sd card and install from phone.
• Swype for 2.1
  • http://www.mediafire.com/?gjzntmykegh
  • Once you download file, copy to sd card and install from phone.
• Live Wallpapers for 2.1
  • https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B1g2Gszt1BmjMTZlMGVmNzgtMzkxNi00OGRkLWE5ZGMtOTIyM2VlMGU5Yjlj&hl=en
• N1 Tray
  • https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B1g2Gszt1BmjYWRkYzUyMTEtYWIwNi00NzE3LTk5MzEtNzA4NTAyMmMyNjFh&hl=en