Hey guys, my HTC Incredible S today gets an ICS OTA update. I have updated it. The version has become 4.0.4.
I have never S-Off or Root my device at all. My Hboot 2.02 and locked. Now I want to root my device.
Can anyone tell me how many ways I can S-Off my device? Are there any other ways beside HTCDev Unlock?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you guys soon.
There is a guide in development called All in one for noobs made by me. That's as easy as your gonna get if you want s off
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Thanks for your reply. I have read through your post. However, I saw the topic is for 1.16 and 2.0. That's why I feel reluctant whether my hboot is 2.02 which is higher than the topic you posted.
So you mean I can do it by your instructions?
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limsophea said:
Hey guys, my HTC Incredible S today gets an ICS OTA update. I have updated it. The version has become 4.0.4.
I have never S-Off or Root my device at all. My Hboot 2.02 and locked. Now I want to root my device.
Can anyone tell me how many ways I can S-Off my device? Are there any other ways beside HTCDev Unlock?
I'm looking forward to hearing from you guys soon.
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FallenSuisydal said:
There is a guide in development called All in one for noobs made by me. That's as easy as your gonna get if you want s off
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Well since you have upgraded your HBOOT to 2.02.0002, the HTCDEV unlock method is your only choice right now. The tacoroot exploit that is used with the downgrade script does not work with HBOOT 2.02.0002.
Can you tell me how to get s-off after unlocking by HTCdev? As I know, it just unlock the device, cut the security is still on.
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limsophea said:
Can you tell me how to get s-off after unlocking by HTCdev? As I know, it just unlock the device, cut the security is still on.
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With the HTCDEV option you will be able to install custom recovery and then root the current ROM by installing su-3.1.3.zip, but you will not gain S-OFF.
Technically there is a difference, but people tend to use the terms interchangably.
Thank you for your suggestions.
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Anyone here any news or anything promising about this? I'm getting ancy.
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crecsky said:
Anyone here any news or anything promising about this? I'm getting ancy.
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I wouldn't expect any time soon.
Virgin is very tight lipped about it which usually means it's still a ways off.
I can't wait for the update, I am excited to see how well it works on this phone.
I'm going to guess October some time.
We should get a pool going on this one and see who wins
I'm still deciding whether to wait for the update or just put another official gingerbread/custom rom onto the phone.
Reason is, we have a way to S-OFF our phones via computer for FREE - which i've already done
Timbits93 said:
I'm still deciding whether to wait for the update or just put another official gingerbread/custom rom onto the phone.
Reason is, we have a way to S-OFF our phones via computer for FREE - which i've already done
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I am quite interested in knowing how to do this, so frustrated waiting for this update! Have searched on how to unlock an S-ON phone but no luck thus far
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130118
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Agreed..Go with the AlphaRevx s-off and root... works like a charm! Now we just need a public CM7!
x2002dude said:
Agreed..Go with the AlphaRevx s-off and root... works like a charm! Now we just need a public CM7!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134670
I'm using a Bell incredible s. I took the s-off and originally flashed the gingerbread stock ruu. Nice to have it unbranded. I'm also using it on Rogers now. It's not hard to do. It can be overwhelming with all the info though. I'm thinking of writing a guide. Attn1 was very helpful in irc even though he didn't need to.
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Timbits93 said:
I'm still deciding whether to wait for the update or just put another official gingerbread/custom rom onto the phone.
Reason is, we have a way to S-OFF our phones via computer for FREE - which i've already done
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Hey, I'm a noob here and just picked up a Virgin incredible s with S-ON and looking to debrand it and update it to 2.3..How can I turn it to S-Off and what needs to be done after that?
Thx
Nightbird73 said:
Hey, I'm a noob here and just picked up a Virgin incredible s with S-ON and looking to debrand it and update it to 2.3..How can I turn it to S-Off and what needs to be done after that?
Thx
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Search this forum for AlphaRevX.
index
Nightbird73 said:
Hey, I'm a noob here and just picked up a Virgin incredible s with S-ON and looking to debrand it and update it to 2.3..How can I turn it to S-Off and what needs to be done after that?
Thx
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heres a list of link youll find usefull
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14988768#post14988768
My is HTC Incredible S
Android: 2.3.3
ROM: 2.30.405.1 CL88716 release-keys Stock ROM)
HBOOT: 1.13 (.0000)
how s-off please tell me my is s-on
Only way is XTC Clip right now.
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Yep XTC is the only way.
You version has been patched and until a new exploit is found your outta luck
How please
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blazicd said:
How please
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As a new user to this forum, you need to learn how to search. There are plenty of threads that discuss what the XTC Clip is, what it does and where you can get one.
Please link please
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blazicd said:
Please link please
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Use the SEARCH button and you will find all of the links you need.
What is cycle clip
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What is xtc clip
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What is xtc clip
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OK, if you can't take a hint and use the search facility of this forum, the least you can do is Google 'XTC Clip'. You should be able to do that.
if he cannot use the search button or google, I don't think he would even know how to use an xtc clip if he even had one.
the safest thing for him is to stay S-ON I think
I thought it wasnt possible to flash a ROM on your phone without being S-Offed???
Hmmmm shows how much I knew
IncredibleSlover said:
I thought it wasnt possible to flash a ROM on your phone without being S-Offed???
Hmmmm shows how much I knew
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You can flash HTC signed ROMs using the standard bootloader as long as the ROM you are flashing has the same or large version number.
The GoldCard method should set you S-OFF.
But it's a bit complicated...
It won't work as his software version is too recent.
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It won't work as his software version is too recent.
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Forgot he is still S-ON, i was talking about how to Root 2.30.405.1.
HTC & Bootloaders
You may want to review this link.
http://www.facebook.com/notes/htc/update-on-bootloaders/10150305151453084
It may satisfy your needs. Or maybe not.
Nah that doesn't help unfortunately, htc are only unlocking the boot-loaders of the evo 3d and sensation. You used to be able to flash roms with S-ON I did it when I had my desire.
How about Revolutionary?
It seems to work with the Sensation on android 2.3.3, so why not with the Incredible S?
I'm in the same situation right now, android 2.3.3 stock rom on Incredible S with s-on and no way to go s-off software-wise.
This does not work either as the temp root methods revolutionary used to S-OFF the device have been patched in the 2.30.405.1 update.
I want root access to my phone. I have read that hboot version 2.0 can't be s-off via revolutionary..
So, is it advisable to downgrade the firmware to 2.3.3 and then get root access?
If so, how to downgrade the firmware??
Please tell me the step by step method for Indian Incredible S..
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sikandar9 said:
I want root access to my phone. I have read that hboot version 2.0 can't be s-off via revolutionary..
So, is it advisable to downgrade the firmware to 2.3.3 and then get root access?
If so, how to downgrade the firmware??
Please tell me the step by step method for Indian Incredible S..
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Search this forum!!!!! There is a sticky thread that documents the Downgrade procedure for HBOOT versions 1.16/2.00/2.01
tpbklake said:
Search this forum!!!!! There is a sticky thread that documents the Downgrade procedure for HBOOT versions 1.16/2.00/2.01
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Could you please provide the link to the downgrade procedure? and also, is the downgrade the only solution available?
thanks
ledzgio said:
Could you please provide the link to the downgrade procedure? and also, is the downgrade the only solution available?
thanks
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You might be able to find and follow this sticky
You just want root access right? You dont have to S-OFF. Unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and flash Super User. S-OFF is for flashing custom ROMS and Radios etc..
sikandar9 said:
I want root access to my phone. I have read that hboot version 2.0 can't be s-off via revolutionary..
So, is it advisable to downgrade the firmware to 2.3.3 and then get root access?
If so, how to downgrade the firmware??
Please tell me the step by step method for Indian Incredible S..
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I did this first http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
and then http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1137008
Read this first though http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1435136
Can you explain it in detail, please? I am a very new person to android..
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sikandar9 said:
Can you explain it in detail, please? I am a very new person to android..
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The threads that have been offered supply adequate details for those that have searched, read and study how to successfully mod a HTC Android phone, especially with the unlocked bootloader. I suggest you do more research and studying on your own.
The days of a simple one click S-OFF and rooting the IncS are gone and it takes a knowledge of using the Android SDK tools adb and fastboot to be successful.
I don't remember we ever had One-Click method for Incredible S
ChaseVoid said:
I don't remember we ever had One-Click method for Incredible S
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We had AlphaRevx and Revolutionary early on, which was fairly easy for noobs to use. Also there was a one-click thread in the Dev section for HBOOT 1.09.
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The easiest way to get s-off would be to read the sticky FAQ post FIRST
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s-off isnt available. You dont need s-off to flash roms and kernels. You need root and your bootloader unlocked. Plenty of threads about how. look for hasoons toolkit.
nugzo said:
s-off isnt available. You dont need s-off to flash roms and kernels. You need root and your bootloader unlocked. Plenty of threads about how. look for hasoons toolkit.
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This post is a little dead but I'd like to seek clarification at what exactly you can and can't do with S-on/off. It's still a little fuzzier there. Perhaps some concrete examples?
nilism said:
This post is a little dead but I'd like to seek clarification at what exactly you can and can't do with S-on/off. It's still a little fuzzier there. Perhaps some concrete examples?
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http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-s-off-how-to-gain-it-on-htc-android-phones-with-unrevoked-forever
or even better:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/08/...nlocked-bootloader-in-the-htc-evo-series.html
Nice, thanks for the link JoeDoe.
So s-off will be essential in playing with the radio bands, among a bunch of other stuff. Predictions on how long it takes our amazing devs to bust through s-on? (o:
The unrevoked did not give me s-off and other ideas. Thanks.
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i don't think it is for the One
in time you will probably get it, but quicker and like the One S you'll get radio installers like Tecardo's and MrHydes that require no s-off. Some put the radio into System partition a way to bypass not having s-off
One S has no s-off but with these tools from the devs, no problem
Greg1964 said:
The unrevoked did not give me s-off and other ideas. Thanks.
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Unrevoked is not for this device. It was initially developed for Evo 4g (unrEVOked). That thread was linked for clarification of ramifications of s-off. Generally you need s-off to update radios.
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I am surprised OP did not have issues trying that
Didn't realize I couldn't obtain s off or root the device until after updating to 4.3 full stock. Is it possible for me to still root and obtain s off? Thanks for the help!
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thenorm89 said:
Didn't realize I couldn't obtain s off or root the device until after updating to 4.3 full stock. Is it possible for me to still root and obtain s off? Thanks for the help!
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You can root your device no matter what update you did. you can use tool kit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38963689&postcount=1
But to S-off your device the HBOOT version matters
Currently S-OFF is available for hboot 1.44 and 1.54
if you got Hboot version 1.55 you will have to wait
thenorm89 said:
Didn't realize I couldn't obtain s off or root the device until after updating to 4.3 full stock. Is it possible for me to still root and obtain s off? Thanks for the help!
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Prash8429 said:
Currently S-OFF is available for hboot 1.44 and 1.54
if you got Hboot version 1.55 you will have to wait
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Check http://rumrunner.us/ downloads, there are packages for 3.x already out.
Thanks for the replies.
I have the att HTC one. Does that mean only the att forums are relevant to me? Or can I also use HTC one forums and development?
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Can anyone answer the above question? Thanks.
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thenorm89 said:
Thanks for the replies.
I have the att HTC one. Does that mean only the att forums are relevant to me? Or can I also use HTC one forums and development?
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No, you can refer to other forums too. For instance, the rom i am currently using, ARHD(link in my signature), is located in HTC one section, not ATT r any carrier specific forum, but that rom can be flashed on ATT devices too. Similarly other kernels and ofcourse, apps and themes section too
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Check http://rumrunner.us/ downloads, there are packages for 3.x already out.
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+1
Rumrunner worked perfectly for me on stock 4.3 hboot 1.55. You have to unlock the bootloader first (I used htcdev unlock) and I now have S-OFF, unlocked bootloader, and full root and removed tampered warning.