How to Root the Inspire 4G (Advanced Ace Kit Method)

Warning: This procedure is pretty risky, plse use it at your own risk.This guide will show you how to root your AT&T Inspire 4G in a few sy steps. By following the guide below, you will not only be rooting your Inspire 4G but also gaining S-OFF and SIM Unlock, all in one go. We don’t need to tell you that you’ll be voiding your warranty by doing so, but there is always the option of reverting to stock if there is ever a need to. Rd on then to root and enjoy all the benefits that come with it!!By EditAndroidI. Before You Begin1. Back up any data you feel is important before proceeding; this could include your contacts (alrdy taken care of if you have synchronized contacts with Google) and texts (SMS Backup+is a good option).2. This procedure will turn your SD card into a goldcard, so you may lose all data on your card. Be sure to back up this data in a safe loion onyourPC.3. Uninstall Sync and any drivers associated with it. You will be installing them while rooting the device.4. There is a chance that you might lose sound on your Inspire 4G after doing this; this can be rectified with a custom ROM or turning S-OFF.Stop now if you do not want to take this risk.5. Ensure that you have a stock Inspire 4G that has never been rooted before.6. You will needAdministrativeprivilegeson your PC (XP, Vista or 7), so make sure you are logged in with administrative rights.II. Files to DownloadAdvanced Ace Kit(Updated 02.06.13)III. Rooting the Inspire 4G1. Extract the aahk-13012012.zip you downloaded above to afolderon your desktop.2. From the aahk-13012012\tools\windrivers folder, run HTriver3.0.0.007.exe; this will install the necessary drivers for the procedure to continue smoothly.3. Enable USBDebuggingon your device. You can do this by hding toSettings > Appliions > USB Debuggingand checking the tickbox next to it.4. Change to ‘Charge Only’ mode on your device. To do this, hd toSettings > Connect to PCand then select the default mode as ‘Charge Only.’5. Connect your device to your PC.6. Run-ace.cmdif you are on a7/Vista desktop or-ace-xph.cmdif you are onXP.7. You should now get a DOS Window with two options:1: Ace2: Donate8.SelectOption1 and let the Tool Kit finish its thing. You will see your device reboot several times; do not touch it and lve it be until the whole process is complete and you get confirmation that it is done.Your Inspire 4G should be now be rooted, have ClockworkMod Recovery installed and be rdy to work with any carrier!!