I first want to thank everyone at UnrEVOked for what they've done. I'm posting this because the UnrEVOked post doesn't really give any instructions. Its an easy enough root, but I know I've been there before and even the simplest things can be tough if things aren't laid out. So here's a step by step tutorial.
Due to some bugs, Unrevoked 3.2 was taken down shortly after being released, but the updated version is now LIVE! So obviously we're going to bring you a video tutorial on how to do it! Thanks to the guys at Unrevoked for giving us this simple solution to rooting the Droid Incredible.
LINK TO VIDEO WALKTHROUGH FOR HOW TO ROOT THE DROID INCREDIBLE
◄●REQUIRED DOWNLOADS●►
EVERYONE: Unrevoked3. Download the version for your OS.
WINDOWS USERS: unrEVOked modified USB driver
◄●How to Install HBOOT Drivers (Windows Users ONLY)●►
If you're using Windows, you're going to have to install the HBOOT drivers first. You can follow this video tutorial:
How to Install HBOOT Drivers
and follow along with these written instructions provided by the Unrevoked team:
Download the unrEVOked modified USB driver and expand it somewhere you will remember.
Turn off your phone, then boot it into the HBOOT menu by holding power and volume down.
On your phone, you will have to select HBOOT USB at that menu by pressing volume down four times, then power. Wait until the screen flashes through an “SD Checking” message before pressing buttons; otherwise, the phone will ignore keypresses.
Connect the phone to your Windows machine with a USB cable and wait for the phone to say HBOOT USB PLUG on screen.
Open Device Manager.
Click Start, then right click on Computer, then click Properties, then click Device Manager.
Under Other devices, you should now see the Android 1.0 device.
Right click on Android 1.0 and click Update Driver Software:
Click on Browse my computer for driver software.
Click on Browse and select the Android USB Driver folder on on your computer, click ok, then click next.
You should get a status bar indicating that the driver is installing. If you get any warnings, just click Ok.
Your driver should install.
Click Close and make sure Android Bootloader Interface is listed under Android Phone.
◄●Instructions●►
Make sure you downloaded Unrevoked3 for your OS.
If you're on Windows, make sure you "uninstall HTC Sync or any other program that might talk to the phone over USB (doubletwist, etc). They will cause problems" (Unrevoked.com).
Plug your phone into your computer with USB.
Drag down from the notification bar on your phone and select "Charge Only" and "Remember this"
Make sure your phone has USB Debugging turned on by going to Menu>>Settings>>Applications>>Development and checking USB debugging.
Run the Reflash application that you downloaded.
Unrevoked will run its processes. Follow the few instructions it gives and thats it!
You're now rooted!
PS - Others have asked elsewhere if it flashes a custom recovery. Yes, it flashes Clockwork
Be sure to wait for S-OFF to install before unplugging phone!
shoman24v said:
Be sure to wait for S-OFF to install before unplugging phone!
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Thanks for reporting that
thanks, one question, maybe more later.
after this is done, then what. do i really need to do anything else. is this where the fun begins, like i really only want to remove the bloatware. but if i want, can i just leave it rooted and do nothing with it. i am a total noobie and even this "one click" thing has me scared and confused. thanks for the post.
Once you're done, you can remove bloatware. And yes, if you so choose, you can do nothing at all
So that mean's that Unrevoked for the Incredible automatically applies S-OFF?
imaqine said:
So that mean's that Unrevoked for the Incredible automatically applies S-OFF?
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Yes.
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imaqine said:
So that mean's that Unrevoked for the Incredible automatically applies S-OFF?
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Yeah the Incredible is one of the phones that it does S-OFF for.
Anybody having any troubles?
djR3Z said:
Anybody having any troubles?
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ive had root from way before the one click method ..the hard way
my bro just got a incredible and went thru everything and it all,
it kind of worked out for him
except it didnt give him clockworkmod icon at the end
...he has s-off and super user
i told him to get rom manager and look and see and it says it is there 2.5.0.5 but when he robots into recovery it goes to a black screen white lines on sides ..same with manual
any ideas?
chrisloveskaos said:
ive had root from way before the one click method ..the hard way
my bro just got a incredible and went thru everything and it all,
it kind of worked out for him
except it didnt give him clockworkmod icon at the end
...he has s-off and super user
i told him to get rom manager and look and see and it says it is there 2.5.0.5 but when he robots into recovery it goes to a black screen white lines on sides ..same with manual
any ideas?
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Thats odd, but you should be able to just flash a custom recovery separately. Did ROM Manager ask to install clockwork recovery?
edit: fixed my problem on my own xD
chrisloveskaos said:
it says it is there 2.5.0.5 but when he robots into recovery it goes to a black screen white lines on sides ..same with manual
any ideas?
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Search for SLCD recovery.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
devlp1213 said:
edit: fixed my problem on my own xD
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Sweet haha
Which version of Android needs to be on the phone? 2.1, 2.2, or does it not matter?
enigmatl said:
Which version of Android needs to be on the phone? 2.1, 2.2, or does it not matter?
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It doesn't matter.
djR3Z said:
It doesn't matter.
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just not the latest one with the v-cast app store.
Unrevoked is not working with the latest OTA as of this posting.
ncwildcat said:
Unrevoked is not working with the latest OTA as of this posting.
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Yea I just got my refurb and now I am stuck at........sToCk....eeewww
Related
unrEVOked had updated their recovery to v3.1 to solve the windows / connection problem. UnrEVOked will also be releasing S-OFF very soon.
Grab it here and enjoy!
http://www.unrevoked.com/recovery/
v3.1:
* Fixed “Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted.” error occurring on Windows version.
* Updated to ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1
* Program sets su permissions even when su is present.
v3.0:
* Add support for Droid Eris.
* Add the ability to function even without root on all supported phones.
* Updated to ClockworkMod Recovery 2.0.2.4.
* Renamed to unrevoked3.
The FAQ:
http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/unrevoked2
For those who do not yet have it, the HDBOOT Driver:
http://www.unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php?id=public:windows_hboot_driver_install
New ClockWorkMod Recovery of v2.5.0.5 can be custom flashed with v3.0 and under. This is NOT needed if you use unrEVOked v3.1 as it is built it:
1) Download
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.5-inc.img
2) DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR PHONE
3) Run unrEVOked v3.1
4) Under FILE choose CUSTOM RECOVERY
5) Point to the img file
6) Plug in your phone
jdmba said:
Grab it here and enjoy!
http://www.unrevoked.com/#inc
v3.0:
* Add support for Droid Eris.
* Add the ability to function even without root on all supported phones.
* Updated to ClockworkMod Recovery 2.0.2.4.
* Renamed to unrevoked3.
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On Behalf almost all of the Incredible users I say THANK YOU!
I am happy to have this right now as it appears I need to nab the OTA and reroot to avoid nag msg every 15 mins. I am sad that it was forced out by someone leaking info and files. I guess use it why we can before its patched in a week or 2.
Thank you VERY much for all the hard work placed in this and all of UnrEVOked's projects. It is VERY appreciated by many.
Im stuck on it asking for su support/permission.
great job. im glad to see this hit before i get my incredible. i didnt want to deal with that stupid SDcard timing bs
barry1685 said:
Im stuck on it asking for su support/permission.
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help->about...
See if it shows 3.0. If not, redownload.
Shadowmite said:
help->about...
See if it shows 3.0. If not, redownload.
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can i ask what cartoon your avatar is from? it looks familiar but i cant remember from where
jdmba said:
Grab it here and enjoy!
http://www.unrevoked.com/#inc
v3.0:
* Add support for Droid Eris.
* Add the ability to function even without root on all supported phones.
* Updated to ClockworkMod Recovery 2.0.2.4.
* Renamed to unrevoked3.
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Thank You unrevoked. I am truely sorry that any of you who work so hard to bring all that you do to so many for free have to deal with some of the things I read on these forums.
I read the forums mostly these days but I have been around many years and involved in many things over this time. Some things remain the same! There are always some who pride themselves on ruining things for others. I guess this is just the way it goes.
The only thing I think I'd like to say to you all is there are many, myself included that do appricate you all and enjoy the fun you bring to so many. Chins up cause there are alot more of us than there are of the few.
in closing.. thank you for ALL you do for me and everyone else
Shadowmite said:
help->about...
See if it shows 3.0. If not, redownload.
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Thanks man! NVM I found it!
This is awesome! I already had root, but used it to update recovery.
I did have to use sudo in Ubuntu (sudo ./reflash), just like the tool said I might have to.
Thank's unrEVOked. Your hard work and dedication is much appreciated.
Thank you so much!
Team Unrevoked,
Thanks so much for all of your hard work! It is very much appreciated!
Edit: I'm going to try it through my mac (to avoid the drivers) but want to make sure I have all the settingd correct. USB debugging on. Set phone to charge only. Anything else we need to set prior to using this?
is this the link?
http://www.unrevoked.com/recovery/
What is it supposed to do once it gets into HBOOT?
I'm stuck
I have pretty much no knowledge of rooting so I am following the unrevoked guide. I only just started and when I go through the device manager I don't see android 1.0 like the guide says in order to install the hboot drivers..
barry1685 said:
is this the link?
http://www.unrevoked.com/recovery/
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yeas that is the correct link, I downloaded the linux version and it installed fine.
shoman24v said:
What is it supposed to do once it gets into HBOOT?
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just let it run through, it will do everything on its own and you will end up at the recovery screen when it is done, and the tool on your desktop will say done.
Ok I'll just leave it. how long does it take? I do see android 1.0 in my device manager.
iedible23 said:
I have pretty much no knowledge of rooting so I am following the unrevoked guide. I only just started and when I go through the device manager I don't see android 1.0 like the guide says in order to install the hboot drivers..
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you made sure that usb debugging is enabled? settings>applications>developement
if so, power off device hold vol down then press the power button, it will detect the phone and install drivers. once drivers are installed, reboot phone then try the tool.
shoman24v said:
Ok I'll just leave it. how long does it take? I do see android 1.0 in my device manager.
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it shouldn't take very long, if it shows up as android 1.0 you need to have windows install the drivers, it should do it automatically but you may have to point it to the right ones.
nfcrockett said:
I've downloaded it 4x and still get v2.1
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I had the same problem, I think Chrome was caching it for me. Once I opened firefox and downloaded it was fine.
You can find it on:
http://alpharev.nl/
HBOOT 1.0+ is NOT supported
MOD EDIT: No shouting please!
Boot from ISO and follow instructions yea? Is it safe to boot from USB?
i have 1.0
it works
Damn, why not at my device....?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10176241&postcount=130
aikon96 said:
Damn, why not at my device....?!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10176241&postcount=130
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Nand backup CM 6.1, pull the backup to your PC (just to be sure). Install a rooted stock ROM, then try.
ogo2 said:
it works
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I can't get it to work.. can't access fastboot in step 1 tried power for several minutes..
whitetigerdk said:
I can't get it to work.. can't access fastboot in step 1 tried power for several minutes..
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Here is the same with Hboot: 0.43.0001. its get complete freezed until I remove the battery, but its not bricked
Suppe123 said:
Here is the same with Hboot: 0.43.0001. its get complete freezed until I remove the battery, but its not bricked
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Jeeeezz-US! You were lucky...
Ok maybe we should use this thread
Suppe123 said:
Here is the same with Hboot: 0.43.0001. its get complete freezed until I remove the battery, but its not bricked
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Same problem, haven't been able to find a solution so far
when cell is in hboot usb plug, before turn in fastboot try to navigate with vol+ and vol - and when you see it isn't freeze, push anykey of pc and when it says turn your phone into fastboot do it.
juanporrero said:
when cell is in hboot usb plug, before turn in fastboot try to navigate with vol+ and vol - and when you see it isn't freeze, push anykey of pc and when it says turn your phone into fastboot do it.
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Tried that, even tried going into fastboot, and back to HBOOT doesn't work either
I've got bootloader 0.43.001 I had the keep it simple froyo rom installed when trying. I'll try the keep it simple eclair rom now
JonasDroid said:
Tried that, even tried going intofastboot, and back to HBOOT doesn't work either
I've got bootloader 0.43.001 I had the keep it simple froyo rom installed when trying.
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Same thing is here
does this mean we can now change the partitions sizes?
eclair rom didn't help either, didn't really expect it to help but it was worth the try.
Any other suggestions? looks like much off us have this problem
How did you burn the iso (the ones with the fastboot problem)?
I burned it using the build in windows image burner onto a CD. I might try a USB later on but I'll stop trying for now
i do it with azure
Threadstarter,
Can you provide us a complete steps (Tutorial)on how to S-OFF the Hboot ? I totally do not understand, as i have never flash such thing before. I'm using the rooted HTC official Froyo ROM found in xda forum
foosoomin said:
Threadstarter,
Can you provide us a complete steps (Tutorial)on how to S-OFF the Hboot ? I totally do not understand, as i have never flash such thing before. I'm using the rooted HTC official Froyo ROM found in xda forum
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Burn the iso and boot from it. The rest of the instructions are given to you as you go
Swyped from my HTC Legend
Is it normal that you need to press the power at the right time 2ce?
I managed to get past the first by some pretty stupid method which I'm not going to make public if I'm not sure that it works (cause it's pretty risky)
But that same method doesn't work the second time in step 2/3.
Or isn't it supposed to ask for that a 2nd time?
So I had to pull my battery out in the 2nd step and it showed a message that it was unable to flash the HBoot but luckily the old was still intact.
S-OFF on first try
I used unetbootin to make a usb boot pen, then boot into tiny core, followed instructions and S-OFF
Hey there, I flashed my IS into a sense 3.0 gingerbread 2.3 ROM. It took me 3 days LMAO
I know that when I was doing it I needed all the help I could get.
If anyone wants to know how I did it to help you on your way than reply.
I will be happy to help.
Please note that I only know how to do what "I" did. I am not an expert in any way..and only know how to help with getting the **Virtuous Unity 1.27.0 Sense 3.0 based on Pyramid** onto your phone.
Happy Flashing!!! I am very happy with this ROM ... It is the best one out there taken from the official shipping release of HTC.
IncredibleSlover said:
It is the best one out there taken from the official shipping release of HTC.
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Ah, but how do you know it's the best one if it's the only one you've used?
Because it has many good reviews. It its the best one in terms of getting the sense 3.0 and gingerbread 2.3. Which is what the new HTC Sensation has. Also it is a shippping release which pretty much means that it is the real deal.
Ok, for reference, what did you do. Already S OFF and rooted. Does the new MOD have better battery performance?
I am on my way to work as of now and will copy and paste what I had done later. I am noticing right now that the battery is not the most optimal. But we will see. I flashed virtuous unity BTW. Sense 3.0 with 2.3 gingerbread
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
Waited for your guide..
very helpful
You need to S-OFF your phone (otherwise it wont work) This is the first step:
(1) GoHere...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8 This is an awesome youtube video of how to S-OFF with AlpharevX
** After that you need to install the CWM recovery but first (instead of looking at alpharevX's difficult instruction) Do THIS:
(2) Go here(easy step)
** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8
This will give you instructions on downloading a Flasher. What that does is flash certain things onto your device while its plugged in.
**Once you have downloaded that, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680 (only download the recovery image for Incredible S)
It is the 3rd step I do believe.
When you are done downloading it. Go into the file and grab the file called recovery (image file) and drag it to your "downloads" folder.
**Open up Android Flash 1.8 and plug in your device. Click on Recovery on the left hand side. It will prompt you to a folder (it wants you to open the Recovery image file I told you to place in "downloads") Either way....find that file!!
Click on the file and Android flasher will do the rest.
Im pretty sure it boots your screen for you but if it doesnt
YOU NOW HAVE CLOCKWORKMODE RECOVERY
To see if you successfully downloaded it:
** Power down your phone
**Press and hold the DOWN volume and POWER button
**Move the volume up and down keys to select "RECOVERY" it is second down I do believe
**Press the POWER button to select "Recovery"
**You will now be prompted to a screen witch is CMW recovery.
After that go to the "reboot" option.
(3) To ROOT your phone(last step)
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680
Just follow thier instructions. Its pretty easy!
After that you will want to download this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1104765 It works the best with the flashing ROMS. If you feel comfortable downloading this recovery first than it is up to you. Like I said I downloaded the clockworkmode recovery first so that I can get the phone rooted via AlphaRev's instructions. Any questions???
Google talk me @ [email protected]
IncredibleSlover said:
I am on my way to work as of now and will copy and paste what I had done later. I am noticing right now that the battery is not the most optimal. But we will see. I flashed virtuous unity BTW. Sense 3.0 with 2.3 gingerbread
Sent from my HTC Incredible S
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Clockworkmode recovery didnt work for me when flashing this particular ROM **Virtuous Unity 2.7****
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104765 and download this recovery. I am very happy with it. Worked like a charm
VaderXI said:
Ok, for reference, what did you do. Already S OFF and rooted. Does the new MOD have better battery performance?
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2 days, 22h and 20min before charging my phone.
Wifi from time to time when browsing the Internetz, texting a lot and a few phone calls.
*edit*
I assume you were refering to Virtuous 1.27.0, hopefully you did
IncredibleSlover said:
You need to S-OFF your phone (otherwise it wont work) This is the first step:
(1) GoHere...http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=XshvRmAcgm8 This is an awesome youtube video of how to S-OFF with AlpharevX
** After that you need to install the CWM recovery but first (instead of looking at alpharevX's difficult instruction) Do THIS:
(2) Go here(easy step)
** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8
This will give you instructions on downloading a Flasher. What that does is flash certain things onto your device while its plugged in.
**Once you have downloaded that, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680 (only download the recovery image for Incredible S)
It is the 3rd step I do believe.
When you are done downloading it. Go into the file and grab the file called recovery (image file) and drag it to your "downloads" folder.
**Open up Android Flash 1.8 and plug in your device. Click on Recovery on the left hand side. It will prompt you to a folder (it wants you to open the Recovery image file I told you to place in "downloads") Either way....find that file!!
Click on the file and Android flasher will do the rest.
Im pretty sure it boots your screen for you but if it doesnt
YOU NOW HAVE CLOCKWORKMODE RECOVERY
To see if you successfully downloaded it:
** Power down your phone
**Press and hold the DOWN volume and POWER button
**Move the volume up and down keys to select "RECOVERY" it is second down I do believe
**Press the POWER button to select "Recovery"
**You will now be prompted to a screen witch is CMW recovery.
After that go to the "reboot" option.
(3) To ROOT your phone(last step)
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680
Just follow thier instructions. Its pretty easy!
After that you will want to download this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1104765 It works the best with the flashing ROMS. If you feel comfortable downloading this recovery first than it is up to you. Like I said I downloaded the clockworkmode recovery first so that I can get the phone rooted via AlphaRev's instructions. Any questions???
Google talk me @ [email protected]
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Most of the links to forum.xda-developers.com in this post are broken and do not work.
tpbklake said:
Most of the links to forum.xda-developers.com in this post are broken and do not work.
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Ok thanks for letting me know Ill check it out
Splux said:
2 days, 22h and 20min before charging my phone.
Wifi from time to time when browsing the Internetz, texting a lot and a few phone calls.
*edit*
I assume you were refering to Virtuous 1.27.0, hopefully you did
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Are you running many apps, using auto sync and a live wallpaper? Really like what the stock ROM has to offer including the Sense, just want better battery performance which I suppose every smartphone owner wants in the end
IncredibleSlover said:
You need to S-OFF your phone (otherwise it wont work) This is the first step:
(1) GoHere...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8 This is an awesome youtube video of how to S-OFF with AlpharevX
** After that you need to install the CWM recovery but first (instead of looking at alpharevX's difficult instruction) Do THIS:
(2) Go here(easy step)
** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XshvRmAcgm8
This will give you instructions on downloading a Flasher. What that does is flash certain things onto your device while its plugged in.
**Once you have downloaded that, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680 (only download the recovery image for Incredible S)
It is the 3rd step I do believe.
When you are done downloading it. Go into the file and grab the file called recovery (image file) and drag it to your "downloads" folder.
**Open up Android Flash 1.8 and plug in your device. Click on Recovery on the left hand side. It will prompt you to a folder (it wants you to open the Recovery image file I told you to place in "downloads") Either way....find that file!!
Click on the file and Android flasher will do the rest.
Im pretty sure it boots your screen for you but if it doesnt
YOU NOW HAVE CLOCKWORKMODE RECOVERY
To see if you successfully downloaded it:
** Power down your phone
**Press and hold the DOWN volume and POWER button
**Move the volume up and down keys to select "RECOVERY" it is second down I do believe
**Press the POWER button to select "Recovery"
**You will now be prompted to a screen witch is CMW recovery.
After that go to the "reboot" option.
(3) To ROOT your phone(last step)
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14693680
Just follow thier instructions. Its pretty easy!
After that you will want to download this recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1104765 It works the best with the flashing ROMS. If you feel comfortable downloading this recovery first than it is up to you. Like I said I downloaded the clockworkmode recovery first so that I can get the phone rooted via AlphaRev's instructions. Any questions???
Google talk me @ [email protected]
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So flashing the actual ROM wasn't a problem? I take it you don't have to S OFF the radio in order to flash a new radio with this ROM to get the best out of it?
VaderXI said:
So flashing the actual ROM wasn't a problem? I take it you don't have to S OFF the radio in order to flash a new radio with this ROM to get the best out of it?
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No flashing the ROM isnt the problem. If you have to get a radio for the ROM than that is apparently the most trickiest part. Please do it with caution and read instructions carefully. You need to S-OFF to get a ROM...and I am pretty sure you need to ROOT to get a rom aswell. Sorry about the links..I have no idea why they are broken. I will try to find them.
VaderXI said:
Ok, for reference, what did you do. Already S OFF and rooted. Does the new MOD have better battery performance?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1104765 Go here after you S-OFFED and ROOTED. This is the best recovery to work with.
VaderXI said:
Are you running many apps, using auto sync and a live wallpaper? Really like what the stock ROM has to offer including the Sense, just want better battery performance which I suppose every smartphone owner wants in the end
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If you like the stock ROM then I suggest Android Revolution HD. It's built from the IS stock release but with bloatware removed, optimised for better battery life and more customisable. Virtuous Unity ROM gets you Sense 3.0, but that comes with higher power demands thanks to all the extra fancy graphics and such.
Oh, and for reference, you don't necessarily need radio S-OFF to flash a new radio, but you do need to do it carefully as you can brick your phone if you don't follow the correct process exactly.
Thanks. I have been undecided on weather or not to flash ARHD. When you say carefully, do you mean following the his flashing procedure step by step, or are you refering to flashing the radio? Obviously want to flash the radio to get the most out of the ROM.
Yeah I mean follow instructions carefully. What I used was ask. Its not too difficult but you have to read. Go and Google sdk. Download it, u are going to have to retrieve your drivers for ur phone. But just follow the instructions on downloading sdk etc... I will put up a link of where I got it from. You just have to follow instructions that's all..and yes the radio is needed if you are upgrading to gingerbread when flashing a new rom.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
So this has been mind breaking for me. I failed to flash the blackrose hboot everytime i trie and on every rom. It gets to the point where it has sent it files and then it says <waiting for device>. This happens on stock, BuglessBeast, rcadsmixhd 2.3 & 1.6 and hypersense (i like sense ). Anyone has any advice . Btw it did not brick it.
the problem your having isn't actually related to which rom your using on your phone. its that its not being detected as an adb device. you need to make sure that your drivers are installed and you see it in device manager as an ADB interface under Android Phone.
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the problem your having isn't actually related to which rom your using on your phone. its that its not being detected as an adb device. you need to make sure that your drivers are installed and you see it in device manager as an ADB interface under Android Phone.
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Ehm, usb debugging is enabled and detected by the software at first. It gets to the point that it sends its hboot and after that it says something like error: deviceoffline and then stuck on waiting for device forever.
it could be that another program like PDAnet is interfering.
do you use any other programs on your PC that would use adb?
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it could be that another program like PDAnet is interfering.
do you use any other programs on your PC that would use adb?
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well maybe htc sync but that was closed and its process was killed by taskmanager. No other programs i can think of.
well if your drivers are fine and there is nothing causing some form of interruption then. its probably an issue coming from the phone.
since you've tried it with so many different roms am guessing you didnt bother running/installing any apps
try it without the SD card inserted maybe.
thinking i should try and see if i can't replicate your issue find out what the issue is.
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well if your drivers are fine and there is nothing causing some form of interruption then. its probably an issue coming from the phone.
since you've tried it with so many different roms am guessing you didnt bother running/installing any apps
try it without the SD card inserted maybe.
thinking i should try and see if i can't replicate your issue find out what the issue is.
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SO without my sd card it did not make any difference, apart from that it now mixes the message: adb server is out of date. Killing... and then waiting for device again.
the first time i installed blackrose i didn't use this method but maybe you can try flashing the hboot manually, which is what i normally do now, find it more straight forward.
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is your bootloader unlock?
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the first time i installed blackrose i didn't use this method but maybe you can try flashing the hboot manually, which is what i normally do now, find it more straight forward.
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is your bootloader unlock?
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Ehm obviously yes how i can flash roms other wise? How do i flash this hboot then. BTW i have slcd nexesus one phone if that matters
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270589
download the manual version zip file from there. the instructions are contained inside the zip.
he removed the caution about slcd N1's so i think that shouldn't be a problem anymore.
m0_t3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270589
download the manual version zip file from there. the instructions are contained inside the zip.
he removed the caution about slcd N1's so i think that shouldn't be a problem anymore.
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WOW you are awesome sir thank you now it works i wish you could click the thanks button 30.000 times.
race55 said:
Ehm obviously yes how i can flash roms other wise? How do i flash this hboot then. BTW i have slcd nexesus one phone if that matters
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You can easily flash ROMs without unlocking the bootloader. All that is required is to root the original OS and install a custom recovery using a program like ROM Manager.
But I believe the phone is detected differently when in fastboot mode. Did you verify that the phone is still properly recognized in device manager when in fastboot mode?
What happens if you put the device into fastboot mode (holding the trackball when powering on) and you type fastboot devices at your command prompt?
Awesome.
Glad to help ^_^
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Not directly related but I had to use BREditor and create a new hboot with the 200/16/220 layout and flash that. I just could not get the ICS roms to flash otherwise... strange...
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You can easily flash ROMs without unlocking the bootloader. All that is required is to root the original OS and install a custom recovery using a program like ROM Manager.
But I believe the phone is detected differently when in fastboot mode. Did you verify that the phone is still properly recognized in device manager when in fastboot mode?
What happens if you put the device into fastboot mode (holding the trackball when powering on) and you type fastboot devices at your command prompt?
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It gives me attached device: Ht9 and thencq lot of numbers
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race55 said:
It gives me attached device: Ht9 and thencq lot of numbers
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Well, that definitely means that your device is recognized. Did you get it working?
bassmadrigal said:
Well, that definitely means that your device is recognized. Did you get it working?
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Ehm using manual method it worked. It was kinda confusing because in the blackrose thread it says that u must use manual for osx. He should update his post
race55 said:
Ehm using manual method it worked. It was kinda confusing because in the blackrose thread it says that u must use manual for osx. He should update his post
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If you throw a post at the end stating what you had to do, he would probably update his original post.
Not directly related but I had to use BREditor and create a new hboot with the 200/16/220 layout and flash that. I just could not get the ICS roms to flash otherwise... strange...
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ICS is too big for the stock ROM space on the N1, so you need to make those alterations so it can fit. texasice did make a striped down version that works on stock though.
race55 said:
Ehm obviously yes how i can flash roms other wise? How do i flash this hboot then. BTW i have slcd nexesus one phone if that matters
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If you are like me, you have been flashing ROMS on your phone for years before you ever unlocked the bootloader. I didn't do it until about 6 months ago because I needed to flash Blackrose. Also, don't bite the hand that is trying to feed you.
Right now I'm following the excellent guide on this forum to root my vivid.So far I my bootloader is unlocked and I'm on s-off part. The guide links me to another forum that says I need to use insulated wire to touch two certain points while running a program. It says the wire has to be a certain gauge and has a video to demonstrate the process. I have run into two problems, however.
The video that is linked has no sound. I don't know if this is a glitch or an act of YouTube or just how the video is. I'm afraid to attempt this knowing I could be missing some important info.
My second issue is that he never actually says what gauge is needed for wire. I take it this is Tue kind of thing I can get at best buy, right?
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Right now I'm following the excellent guide on this forum to root my vivid.So far I my bootloader is unlocked and I'm on s-off part. The guide links me to another forum that says I need to use insulated wire to touch two certain points while running a program. It says the wire has to be a certain gauge and has a video to demonstrate the process. I have run into two problems, however.
The video that is linked has no sound. I don't know if this is a glitch or an act of YouTube or just how the video is. I'm afraid to attempt this knowing I could be missing some important info.
My second issue is that he never actually says what gauge is needed for wire. I take it this is Tue kind of thing I can get at best buy, right?
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The video is like that it is meant for you to visually follow the instructions. You have to just do everything the instructions tell you. And the video watch it like 2 times.
Also when doing the wire trick you need to make sure an SD card that is already formatted for your phone is inserted
Ppl think you are supposed to touch o e end to the first little dot then the other end once to the little piece of metal on top of the SD card. But its 1 end to the first part hold it and the other end you need to touch it once for a second then again for another second and it should work... If it doesn't work and you get something like soft failed with other text before it then that means you just didn't do the wire trick correctly... Just do it again it might take you many tries before you achieve s off...
Hope this was help full
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wow, I'm glad I asked here before trying or I probably would never get it right. another question. I just bought an SD card and popped it in. How do I make sure its formatted for my phone? Just delete everything on it or is it ready to go?
Thanks for the help!
sugarshock said:
wow, I'm glad I asked here before trying or I probably would never get it right. another question. I just bought an SD card and popped it in. How do I make sure its formatted for my phone? Just delete everything on it or is it ready to go?
Thanks for the help!
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Try to plug in your phone to the computer and turn on USB storage and if the SD card pops up then it works but I think when you do turn on USB storage it will ask you to format and before this just check I your phones storage see if it shows up there
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cool. What about the gauge. Does it have to be really small or is it specific? Is insulated wire any kind of wire that has a plastic cover? I have some spare wire from when I hooked up my surround sound system, I wanna make sure its Tue right kind. sorry for so many questions, I just wanna make sure I don't brick my phone. I really love this thing!
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cool. What about the gauge. Does it have to be really small or is it specific? Is insulated wire any kind of wire that has a plastic cover? I have some spare wire from when I hooked up my surround sound system, I wanna make sure its Tue right kind. sorry for so many questions, I just wanna make sure I don't brick my phone. I really love this thing!
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Does not matter at all. I did it with an uninsulated paperclip; I've heard of people doing it with twist-ties.
ARGH! Ok, so I downloaded the program and got the wire ready, but when I try to run controlbear.exe as admin, it says no root detected and forces me to exit! If I'm supposed to do this AFTER I root, why does the superguide tell me to do it BEFORE I root?
Am I missing something?
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ARGH! Ok, so I downloaded the program and got the wire ready, but when I try to run controlbear.exe as admin, it says no root detected and forces me to exit! If I'm supposed to do this AFTER I root, why does the superguide tell me to do it BEFORE I root?
Am I missing something?
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Kind of. I'll break it down into simple steps for you on how it's written in the superguide.
- Bootloader unlock (not rooted)
- flash WCXrecovery (roots the phone)
- S OFF
- Update HBOOT
- flash WCXrecovery once again
The superguide does tell you to do s off AFTER root.
You are talking about the command "fastboot flash recovery wcxrecovery.img" right?
I did do that before running the program. I've tried it twice with the same results.
When I enter the command, it says it worked but something must be wrong.
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Tried a third time, still no luck. Here is a step by step of what I'm doing:
1. Power off phone and get in to fastboot. Connect to pc and in cmd I enter fastboot flash recovery wcxrecovery.img, the command is executed successfully.
2.Right click ControlBear.exe and run as Admin.
3. Program auto-reboots my phone. When it's fully rebooted it says something like:
Backing up.....
No root detected in backup!
Secondary backup FAILED!!
press ENTER to exit.......
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I'm pretty sure I'm running stock ICS. In one of my previous attempts at rooting I attempted to change it, but I doubt it worked. Is there a way to check?
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So I'm just gonna try flashing to stock ROM anyway. Which one of the downloads do I select?
RUU_HOLIDAY_ICS_35_S_Cingular_US_3.26.502.52_Radio_3.02.4740.14_34.22.701040.19L_release_243350_signed.exe
OR
RUU_HOLIDAY_ICS_35_S_Cingular_US_3.26.502.56_Radio_3.02.4740.14_34.22.701040.19_release_246712_signed.exe
They are both ICS, Cingular is supposed to work for my AT&T Vivid, so what do I choose? Here's the link:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/002b74e0f4775869/
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sugarshock said:
I'm pretty sure I'm running stock ICS. In one of my previous attempts at rooting I attempted to change it, but I doubt it worked. Is there a way to check?
EDIT
So I'm just gonna try flashing to stock ROM anyway. Which one of the downloads do I select?
RUU_HOLIDAY_ICS_35_S_Cingular_US_3.26.502.52_Radio_3.02.4740.14_34.22.701040.19L_release_243350_signed.exe
OR
RUU_HOLIDAY_ICS_35_S_Cingular_US_3.26.502.56_Radio_3.02.4740.14_34.22.701040.19_release_246712_signed.exe
They are both ICS, Cingular is supposed to work for my AT&T Vivid, so what do I choose? Here's the link:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/002b74e0f4775869/
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Or, you can download it directly from HTC
Page: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-vivid-att/software-updates
Direct link: http://dl3.htc.com/application/htc_vivid_att_RUU_3.26.502.56_US.exe
Thanks for the replies, I'll check the website out when I get home. My Hboot version 1.85.0025 if you still want to know.
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sugarshock said:
Thanks for the replies, I'll check the website out when I get home. My Hboot version 1.85.0025 if you still want to know.
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Hi,
I am having the exact same issue on my ATT HTC Vivid. Stuck at exactly the same step.
Did you resolve the issue?
Please help.
Thanks,
Bhavin
bhavinjo said:
Hi,
I am having the exact same issue on my ATT HTC Vivid. Stuck at exactly the same step.
Did you resolve the issue?
Please help.
Thanks,
Bhavin
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Hi sugarshock,
I had exactly the same error as u with same hboot version.
Do this
goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1498003
and download the tool
only perform recovery for ICS and then perm root
viola no more error message from control bear about root...
hope that helps...
I am not meaning to high jack this thread, but i just had a quick question, I only want root for things like freezing bloat, and on the off chance I decide to trade my Vivid for another phone i have 29 days left to make up my mind. Anyways if I flash WCX Recovery does the stock rom become rooted?
kleeman7 said:
I am not meaning to high jack this thread, but i just had a quick question, I only want root for things like freezing bloat, and on the off chance I decide to trade my Vivid for another phone i have 29 days left to make up my mind. Anyways if I flash WCX Recovery does the stock rom become rooted?
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Yes, if u flash the rooted stock version
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