Root So close but still failing...

[shotgunfool]

Hey people, im running a g2 tmobile/ htc hero

and im trying to root it, i know i need to use the goldcard method, finally 4 micro sd cards later iv found one that works and i am at the stage when i am flashing the downgrade, it loads into the bootloader and then stops and i get;

Usb connection error 171.

Any ideas how i can get round this??

This is the guide iv been following
[Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 14/04] - xda-developers

 

[enzydroid]

Ah, this might be a shot in the dark as I've not done any installing of custom roms yet (although I've read my fair share of threads on how to do...)

however, one thing that has come up in many of the threads that I've read, check that USB debugging is set: press menu/settings/applications/development then select USB debugging.

See if that helps!

 

[shotgunfool]

that was the first thing i checked.

 

[enzydroid]

Ah, pooh! I've just started on the long path to installing a custom rom so I'll have to pass this over to someone more knowledgeable. Sorry man, hope you get it sorted soon!

 

[shotgunfool]

Why Why Why Why Why??????????????????????? can my 7 year old laptop first attempt on installing the rom just do it?? Phone is booting up as im typing this from my brand new crappy computer that i just paid