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[Q] HTC INCS , How to root using the stock rom

Hello there , I have a HTC Incredible S,
Its untouched , everything is as we get from htc ,
its on 2.3.5 , hboot 2.01 , s-on , ***locked***
I am new to htc ,
I want to gain root and i dont want to lose the official rom , what i want is
to get root on Official stock rom , and keep getting FOTA and OTA updates (ICS IS REleasing next month hopefully).
Thnx if you can help

first,you have to unlock your phone!
you can go to here to do it!
www/htcdev/com
repalce '/' with '.',because i can not post url..

but keep in mind that your waranty will void if you unlock via htcdev method.
it's still a good and easy method if you dont want to flash radios.

Okay what after it ? They sent me a unlock_code.bin file via email. I flashed it using their instructions . I did not continue as it would delete all the data . Any way to backup it first and then unlock the boatloader

Don't use HTCdev unlock! Search the sticky threads for downgrading your hBoot from 2.0 to 1.13 using a goldcard and a stock ruu. There is a script to help too. HTCdev is a lazy fool's way to get custom ROMs. BTW, there is no S-off unlock with HTC dev. Check my signature for more info.
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In order to get root on a stock rom you must obtain s-off. Once you do this you will no longer receive ota updates...
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Downgradeing from Stock

I have a HTC Inc S with CID 038.
I upgraded to ICS stock with the goldcard method. I want to downgrade to GB or froyo.
How can I do so?
My phone is compleatly stock with no root or custom recovery. It is S-on locked bootloader.
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abhijay.jagini said:
I have a HTC Inc S with CID 038.
I upgraded to ICS stock with the goldcard method. I want to downgrade to GB or froyo.
How can I do so?
My phone is compleatly stock with no root or custom recovery. It is S-on locked bootloader.
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Why would you want to revert back to froyo? There is a high chance in bricking your phone.
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Ok maybe not froyo but is gingerbread possible. I have a horrible battery life and face wakelocks all the time.
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I guess it would be pretty hard to revert back. The easiest way would be to root your phone and either install a GB-ROM or revert back to stock, because than you get to GB using an RUU.

Can you give me a detailed process. Right now I have ics 4:0:4 stock with sense 3.6 . No root. S-on. How to install stock gingerbread. Cid 038
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Which H-Boot are you using currently?

WILLI120 said:
Which H-Boot are you using currently?
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Since he installed the official ICS from a RUU, he has HBOOT 2.02.0002, which currently doesn't work with the tacoroot exploit that the downgrade script uses.

ah okay. Didn't know because I rooted mine before ICS-update... I'm sorry but I guess without Tacoroot there is no way to downgrade your hboot...

WILLI120 said:
ah okay. Didn't know because I rooted mine before ICS-update... I'm sorry but I guess without Tacoroot there is no way to downgrade your hboot...
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Well there is if he unlocks the bootloader and roots the ROM, then you could run the misc_version app to change the mainver to 2.00.0000 (that is the key to the downgrade script) and then he could flash an older RUU with HBOOT 1.13.
It defeats the true purpose of the downgrade script which is an alternative to unlocking the bootloader via HTCDEV.com, but it is a solution if you truly want S-OFF.

tpbklake said:
Well there is if he unlocks the bootloader and roots the ROM, then you could run the misc_version app to change the mainver to 2.00.0000 (that is the key to the downgrade script) and then he could flash an older RUU with HBOOT 1.13.
It defeats the true purpose of the downgrade script which is an alternative to unlocking the bootloader via HTCDEV.com, but it is a solution if you truly want S-OFF.
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Sounds pretty difficult for just downgrading... If he would like to stay S-Off I would do so though. As often, root is the solution.

Well it seems to be hard work just to downgrade. I'll just wait for HTC to give us an update to fix these issues hopefully.
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abhijay.jagini said:
Well it seems to be hard work just to downgrade. I'll just wait for HTC to give us an update to fix these issues hopefully.
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You can write to HTC's costumer service. Maybe they can tell the guys to fix it. Maybe... Good luck!

abhijay.jagini said:
Well it seems to be hard work just to downgrade. I'll just wait for HTC to give us an update to fix these issues hopefully.
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Have you tried doing a Wipe Data/System Reset to see if that fixes your issues?

tpbklake said:
Well there is if he unlocks the bootloader and roots the ROM, then you could run the misc_version app to change the mainver to 2.00.0000 (that is the key to the downgrade script) and then he could flash an older RUU with HBOOT 1.13.
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Can you link to me the misc_version tool to downgrade mainver to 2.00.0000?
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zukri90 said:
Can you link to me the misc_version tool to downgrade mainver to 2.00.0000?
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It is in the downgrade tool zip file. Just download it.

tpbklake said:
It is in the downgrade tool zip file. Just download it.
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What is the cmd command to downgrade misc_version 2.00.0000?
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zukri90 said:
What is the cmd command to downgrade misc_version 2.00.0000?
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The command syntax can be found by reading the script:
echo Waiting for device to connect
files\adb wait-for-device
echo Device found
echo Pushing misc_version
files\adb push files\misc_version /data/local/tmp/
echo Correcting permissions
files\adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
echo Downgrading main version
files\adb shell /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.00.000.0

Stock HTC ICS ROM downgrade/revert back to Gingerbread
I had a similar problem this week-end.
I was originally running on the stock HTC rom, but with unlocked bootloader via htcdev, clockworkmod recovery and superuser root (but still S-On).
I then received the ICS upgrade (for which I had to revert to standard recovery and system by flashing with fastboot in order to apply it)
ICS was awful (for me bluetooth really unstable, kept not disconnecting after target device was powered down, and then just opening the bluetooth settings would crash the phone - even after I factory re-set it, it was the same), so I wanted to go back to gingerbread which was rock solid.
So for me the process after a lot of trial and error was (from memory) to get back from standard HTC ICS (which was hboot 2.02.002, software version 4.10.xxx) to standard HTC Gingerbread (hboot 2.01.xx software number 3.11.405.2):
- unlock bootloader (from htcdev.com) (I ended up being given the same unlock_code.bin file that I had from the last time I unlocked the phone, even though the 'token' text was different. This is the third time I have unlocked the phone (I re-locked then re-unlocked during an earlier OTA sw ugrade) and each time the unlock file is identical (binary compare equal). Even so for the sake of it since it's a binary file flashed directly I think I'd be safe and still use htcdev to generate a new file 'next time' just to be safe.
- flash custom recovery (i used 4ext) using fastboot
- root by installing superuser using 4ext (making sure to use newest version of superuser = version 3.13(? _signed arm v7). The previous version of superuser that I had used to root the Gingerbread HTC ROM (v3.0?) didn't work with ICS, it flashed OK but still had no root when the phone was running as I noticed by trying to upgrade busybox from within it's app.)
- run the misc_version tool from adb shell and set version to back 1.00.00
- re-lock the bootloader (I think the command was "fastboot oem lock"). This is necessary in order to allow the RUU to run. Took me a while to figure this out as none of the posts I had read mentioned this was necessary.
- apply the RUU for Gingerbread - I originally ran a very early version with hboot 1.13 in) then ran the later ones to bring me back to the last gingerbread version before the ICS upgrade. I don't know if that was strictly necessary, perhaps I could have just gone straight to the one I wanted.
- re-unlock via htcdev (same unlock_code.bin)
- flash custom recovery
- then I could have re-rooted as before but I actually restored an earlier nandroid backup of my rooted HTC gingerbread system so got root that way
Sorry for the lack of specific detail and file name/versions, I'm not a home where all my files are so I can't be sure.

abhijay.jagini said:
I have a HTC Inc S with CID 038.
I upgraded to ICS stock with the goldcard method. I want to downgrade to GB or froyo.
How can I do so?
My phone is compleatly stock with no root or custom recovery. It is S-on locked bootloader.
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Hi abhijay,
i am on custom rom , how can i go back to stock using gold card, can you please share the steps

[Q] How to Root Incredible S already running ICS

Hi guys,
This is my first post here. I just bought a home-used HTC Incredible S which was running Gingerbread. I have been able to officially update it to 4.0.4. Currently, these are the parameters in the recovery mode.
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012,14:22:08
These are other details in case you need some more information.
Android Version 4.0.4
HTC Sense Version 3.6
Software number 4.10.405.1
I want to be able to root it just to install some apps, no need to install custom ROMs. I need help as to how to go about this. I have read various threads, but no hope. SuperOneClick also hangs at step 7. As much as possible, I don't want to downgrade before I root. How do I root my phone as it is now?

clauditey said:
Hi guys,
This is my first post here. I just bought a home-used HTC Incredible S which was running Gingerbread. I have been able to officially update it to 4.0.4. Currently, these are the parameters in the recovery mode.
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012,14:22:08
These are other details in case you need some more information.
Android Version 4.0.4
HTC Sense Version 3.6
Software number 4.10.405.1
I want to be able to root it just to install some apps, no need to install custom ROMs. I need help as to how to go about this. I have read various threads, but no hope. SuperOneClick also hangs at step 7. As much as possible, I don't want to downgrade before I root. How do I root my phone as it is now?
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You have to downgrade because of your hboot version.
When I rooted, I was on gingerbread with hboot 2.02. I still had to downgrade to 1.13 to flash custom recovery etc.
To root, check one of these threads. I do not think you have a choice because unlike some of the older phones, the IncS has a complex security system to prevent "rooting" which was implicated by htc. HTC has now allowed the bootloader to be unlocked which makes life easier for us to root.
These "OneClick" roots almost never work on the IncS due to it's security. It will work on phones like the Galaxy Ace because to gain root access you just have to tweak the settings.
Hope I helped.

Piccilino said:
You have to downgrade because of your hboot version.
When I rooted, I was on gingerbread with hboot 2.02. I still had to downgrade to 1.13 to flash custom recovery etc.
To root, check one of these threads. I do not think you have a choice because unlike some of the older phones, the IncS has a complex security system to prevent "rooting" which was implicated by htc. HTC has now allowed the bootloader to be unlocked which makes life easier for us to root.
These "OneClick" roots almost never work on the IncS due to it's security. It will work on phones like the Galaxy Ace because to gain root access you just have to tweak the settings.
Hope I helped.
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You have helped a lot. I have followed the procedure on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36489294#post36489294
However, I got locked at step 5. I have put in some questions on that thread but I've not gotten any answers yet. Thanks.

It seems that you have failed only at the part where you are "testing" root access. Rather than fixing this, there are other ways to test if you have root access..
-Bootloader should have **Revolutionary** or **Blackrose**
-Recovery should be clockworkmod or 4ext
-There should be an app called superuser in ur app list.
-Furthermore, you can install an app called Root Checker, and check if u got root access. I do not guarantee it works, but give it a try.
If all these tests return positice, chances are u got root access.
Also, if u are still on revolutionary hboot and clockwordmod, i reccommend you upgrade to blackrose hboot and 4ext recovery.
Blackrose because of compatibility, and 4ext because it is easier to use.
Keep in mind that you need an unsecured boot.img for blackrose, so make a nandroid of ur rom and flash cm7. Then install blackrose. It should work. If u do not have unsecured boot.img, you will recieve an error.
Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'

You do not need to downgrade.. Follow the steps of the Noob's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
I had myself rooted the device after updating 2.3 to official ICS update...
PS: your HTC Sync should be updated one..
clauditey said:
Hi guys,
This is my first post here. I just bought a home-used HTC Incredible S which was running Gingerbread. I have been able to officially update it to 4.0.4. Currently, these are the parameters in the recovery mode.
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012,14:22:08
These are other details in case you need some more information.
Android Version 4.0.4
HTC Sense Version 3.6
Software number 4.10.405.1
I want to be able to root it just to install some apps, no need to install custom ROMs. I need help as to how to go about this. I have read various threads, but no hope. SuperOneClick also hangs at step 7. As much as possible, I don't want to downgrade before I root. How do I root my phone as it is now?
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srv.abhishek said:
You do not need to downgrade.. Follow the steps of the Noob's guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
I had myself rooted the device after updating 2.3 to official ICS update...
PS: your HTC Sync should be updated one..
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The hboot goes to 1.16. This is called downgrading.
Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'

You can go by the HTC way and unlock your boot loader
Sent from my Infected ViperVivo

thanks.. i understand what downgrading means and that is what I have suggested...
my phone had same parameters from the recovery mode and did not require to downgrade the HBOOT to root..
Piccilino said:
The hboot goes to 1.16. This is called downgrading.
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srv.abhishek said:
thanks.. i understand what downgrading means and that is what I have suggested...
my phone had same parameters from the recovery mode and did not require to downgrade the HBOOT to root..
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But the guide you suggested still downgrades the phone.
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Could be.. I went through it and could not locate it.. maybe some 'in between the line reading'
I had applied these steps to my phone with HBOOT 2.0 and it worked perfectly fine...
Piccilino said:
But the guide you suggested still downgrades the phone.
Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
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[Q] Root without HTCdev

I have been looking and searching but have not found a way to just root my phone without using HTCdev in any way. Am I right when I say that the only way to root is to unlock bootloader through HTCdev and then flashing a ROM that is already rooted? Cause I can't find anything else on rooting an HTC One...

You can do this if you have 1.44 hboot for use the "revone" tool.
Which hboot do you have?

Guich said:
You can do this if you have 1.44 hboot for use the "revone" tool.
Which hboot do you have?
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1.54 unfortunately New phone. Really don't want HTC to track my phone and I could live with locked bootloader untill 1.54 is cracked but I want root access for several things (backup, LBE Privacy Guard etc.)

So, atm, the only solution for you is HTCDev or wait.

Ok, thanks mate.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45344021#post45344021
try this one , and tell us about result

Possible to Unlock, Root, and S-off after official OTA?

I just got a replacement phone for my T-Mobile HTC One (had a mic issue). It says that the OTA update for Sense 6 is available. If I download and install it, will I be able to unlock, root, and s-off my phone to go back to ARHD afterwards?
Also, which method or guide is recommended to do so?
Thanks

I would probably unlock, root and s-off beforehand. If it updates your hboot, you may not be able to root it.
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Egrier said:
I would probably unlock, root and s-off beforehand. If it updates your hboot, you may not be able to root it.
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You may not even be able to s-off it now.. but better now than later