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Hi all,
I am newbie in this foruma nd new in Android. I am going to get the Incredible S later this week. I would like to try to root the Incredible S. I read some of the treads, but I am a bit confuse here, hope someone can help me out. Here are my questions.
1) Can I root my phone with Unrevoked3 ? If so can I use the S-On tools to put it back to s-on for warranty ?
2) Before I do the root, I would like to backup my Rom. All I need to do is go to Hboot and choose backup. It will save my rom image right? If any bad thing happen, I can S-On than put it back my rom and everything will back to the factory setting ?
3)How would I know if my phone been rooted? I saw a thread said if there is an Icon (superuser) in the menu it means I am rooted?
I know these are stupid questions, hope someone can help me out in here.
Thanks in advance
wilson0917 said:
Hi all,
I am newbie in this foruma nd new in Android. I am going to get the Incredible S later this week. I would like to try to root the Incredible S. I read some of the treads, but I am a bit confuse here, hope someone can help me out. Here are my questions.
1) Can I root my phone with Unrevoked3 ? If so can I use the S-On tools to put it back to s-on for warranty ?
2) Before I do the root, I would like to backup my Rom. All I need to do is go to Hboot and choose backup. It will save my rom image right? If any bad thing happen, I can S-On than put it back my rom and everything will back to the factory setting ?
3)How would I know if my phone been rooted? I saw a thread said if there is an Icon (superuser) in the menu it means I am rooted?
I know these are stupid questions, hope someone can help me out in here.
Thanks in advance
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1. No, Unrevoked3 does not work on the Incredible S. You need to use AlphaRev/Unrevoked Revolutionary (http://revolutionary.io/)
2. You need to have a custom recovery in place such as ClockworkMod to backup image of your ROM. Revolutionary has an option to install ClockworkMod during it's procedure. In order to restore the phone to factory settings, you need to make sure you have a RUU (Rom Update Utility) that matches your phone's version.
3. After you install ClockworkMod, you will need to manually root and add superuser to your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
Thank you very much for the reply. I will definately giong to give it a try. Another question here, after I applied Revolutionary and the phone will become S-off. And I want to put back the factory image back, will the phone switch back to S-ON ?? From other threads, I think it will void the warranty if the phone is S-ON
Thank you very much
You can put your phone back to S-ON yes. Make sure you haven't updated your phone to 2.30.405.1 or you can't root or S-OFF your device.
Great thanks. So here is my steps for turn the IncS to S-Off and backup right ?
First I will have to use Revolutionary to turn the S-OFF
than I will use ClockworkMOd to backup my factory ROM (just in case i need to turn it back to S-ON and factory setting for warranty)
Once I am S-OFF i will be able to use one of the image for Root
Thank you very much for all the helps guys. I will give it a try and see how it goes.
wilson0917 said:
Thank you very much for the reply. I will definately giong to give it a try. Another question here, after I applied Revolutionary and the phone will become S-off. And I want to put back the factory image back, will the phone switch back to S-ON ?? From other threads, I think it will void the warranty if the phone is S-ON
Thank you very much
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You have to flash RUU according to your IS version. It does full restore your device to factory state. So yes it includes S-on and Htc official Rom so it would be just like when it came out of the box.
Edit: What's your software number? You may check at Settings / About phone. You need that to flash properly RUU to your device.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
Hi thiagofbrito, thanks for the reply. Sorry I don't have my INcS yet, still waiting for it, but I will check the software #.
By the way , if I used clockworkmod. I can backup my ROM right? So if anything happen can I use that backup and rest it as Factory Setting with S-ON ?
Don't really undersatnd what is the RUU use for?
Thanks
wilson0917 said:
Hi thiagofbrito, thanks for the reply. Sorry I don't have my INcS yet, still waiting for it, but I will check the software #.
By the way , if I used clockworkmod. I can backup my ROM right? So if anything happen can I use that backup and rest it as Factory Setting with S-ON ?
Don't really undersatnd what is the RUU use for?
Thanks
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Not exactly. ClockworkMod backup and restore only saves and restores the whole ROM image, but not the SecurityFlag setting (S-OFF/S-ON), so restoring a CWM backup will not return you to S-ON state.
This is where the RUU comes into play. As long as you have the RUU for your particular phone and carrier, that is what you would use to return the phone to a full Factory Setting complete with S-ON. In the Development section there is a thread that has alot of the shipped RUUs for the IncS.
Sorry to tag onto this thread but 1 more question.....if the IS is already set up and now would like to get it rooted, following the procedure won't reset the device and clearing out the data right? I know using Unrevoked won't clear the data but not sure about this one. Kindly confirm
Scann69 said:
Sorry to tag onto this thread but 1 more question.....if the IS is already set up and now would like to get it rooted, following the procedure won't reset the device and clearing out the data right? I know using Unrevoked won't clear the data but not sure about this one. Kindly confirm
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No, the S-OFF and rooting process will not wipe out your existing apps or data.
Hi, I just received my IS, the phone already S-OFF , android version 2.3.3 , but it has some app I don't want. I know that I need to rooted before I remove those, can I root this phone ? Or I need to follow the unrevoked 3 proceduce and flash the custom rom ?
Thanks
wilson0917 said:
Hi, I just received my IS, the phone already S-OFF , android version 2.3.3 , but it has some app I don't want. I know that I need to rooted before I remove those, can I root this phone ? Or I need to follow the unrevoked 3 proceduce and flash the custom rom ?
Thanks
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Here is the procedure you should follow since you already have S-Off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
Thanks tpbklake , I also download the RUU. which is 20.2805.30. Just incase I need the factory reset and I need to put back the RUU right, will it still S-OFF ?? Since my IS already S-OFF
Thanks
I read the forum, i am in HBOOT menu, but I don't see Fastboot USB
i saw Fastboot, than it load the SD image, i connect my phone to USB , but i don't see Fastboot USB mode , can someone help please ?
Thanks
wilson0917 said:
I read the forum, i am in HBOOT menu, but I don't see Fastboot USB
i saw Fastboot, than it load the SD image, i connect my phone to USB , but i don't see Fastboot USB mode , can someone help please ?
Thanks
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You need to have the HTC drivers installed.
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
I already did have the HTC driver installed. But when I boot the device in HBOOT, my PC wouldn't detect it right? or it suppose to detect it ? thanks
just tried again, now I can see the Fastboot USB, and when I do fastboot recovery (image) it showed writing recovery failed (remote not allowed)
is there something I missed ?
Thanks
wilson0917 said:
just tried again, now I can see the Fastboot USB, and when I do fastboot recovery (image) it showed writing recovery failed (remote not allowed)
is there something I missed ?
Thanks
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No you haven't missed anything. The procedure instructions were for gaining S-Off using Revolutionary which installs a modified hboot that contains additional fast boot commands. So you must have a XTC clipped S-Off, so you simply need to install ClockworkMod by copying a PG32IMG.zip file to your SD card and letting the boot loader install it.
Shouldn't this be more like..
1. Download CMW's zip file (Available in this thread here)
2. Make sure the file is named "PG32IMG.zip" without quotes.
3. Put file in your SD card
4. Switch off phone
5. Pull out the battery and wait 5 seconds. Put the battery back in again. (This step is needed in case fast boot is enabled..)
6. Press vol down+power. HBoot (white screen with 3 android logos at the bottom) should load.
7. Wait a while.. it should pick up on your PG32IMG.zip automatically and install your custom recovery
8. Reboot into your OS and remove the zip
9. Go back into HBoot and then recovery. Use as you please (I suggest you take a backup first then proceed to flashing or doing anything else you might fancy )
Thanks for the reply. My HTC is not XTC cliped. I bought this at a retail store. When I checked the HBOOT is already S-OFF. So as you said, all I need to do is download the ClockMod and rename is as the zip file
Thanks
Hi tpbklake ,
Ok I tried to the instruction you provide earlier. I got the zip file, renamed and placed it on the SD card. HBOOT than I can see the HTC is saying Parsing the zip file, than i turn off the device and remove the Zip file from the SD card. And go back to HBOOT again choose recovery , and it show the red exclaimation mark . .. I don't know what happen in here, can someoen please help ?
Thanks
Hello guys,
I have little trouble here, I own Incredible S with andorid 2.3.5 and HTC sense 3.0
and I was going to root it but befor rooting I needed to S-off and managed to do so.
Problem is that I failed, i tryed almost everthing, including revolutionary which I liked most but it doesn't work because of unsupported bhoot version.
supported versions are 1.09 and 1.13 But I have 2.00.0001 so it doesn't work..
I'm almost noob in android but want to have phone rooted so please give me some advice..
What is the easiest way to S off or to downgrade hboot to 1.13 or 1.09 (I don't even know if it's possible..)?
Thank you very much,
Nick.
nikabika97 said:
Hello guys,
I have little trouble here, I own Incredible S with andorid 2.3.5 and HTC sense 3.0
and I was going to root it but befor rooting I needed to S-off and managed to do so.
Problem is that I failed, i tryed almost everthing, including revolutionary which I liked most but it doesn't work because of unsupported bhoot version.
supported versions are 1.09 and 1.13 But I have 2.00.0001 so it doesn't work..
I'm almost noob in android but want to have phone rooted so please give me some advice..
What is the easiest way to S off or to downgrade hboot to 1.13 or 1.09 (I don't even know if it's possible..)?
Thank you very much,
Nick.
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If you want true S-Off then this is your only solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
If you just want root and don't care about acknowledging to HTC that you are doing so, then check out the unlock procedure at HTCDEV.com. Note you will have to give HTC info about your phone that potentially void a warranty claim.
Well, main reason of rooting is to install georgian fonts.
As far as i know there is no way to install fonts on unrooted phone soo will that method help me to use fonts after rooting?
nikabika97 said:
Well, main reason of rooting is to install georgian fonts.
As far as i know there is no way to install fonts on unrooted phone soo will that method help me to use fonts after rooting?
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If after you unlock the bootloader, you would then be able to flash a custom recovery and this would allow you to flash the latest versio of SU-3.0.xxx.zip which would root your phone and allow you to install fonts.
thanks mate, is there any noob friendly guide to install SU ?
nikabika97 said:
thanks mate, is there any noob friendly guide to install SU ?
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This thread tells you how to install ClockworkMod and flash su-3.0.xxx.zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694&highlight=revolutionary
Well, I started unlocking bootloader w=from HTCdev but when I opened boot menu, it started some checkings ans stuff and then I got this message:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
what should I do?
nikabika97 said:
Well, I started unlocking bootloader w=from HTCdev but when I opened boot menu, it started some checkings ans stuff and then I got this message:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
what should I do?
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Is it possible that you have a file named PG32IMG.zip on your SD card? That's what it sounds like is happening. Delete this file and then start the process again.
I am trying to install Amon_RA recovery on my N1.
I followed the instructions from the Full Update Guide (wiki.cyanogenmod) and from XDA (recovery RA-passion-v2.2.1 by Amon-RA who does an outstanding dev).
Checked md5sum of recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img : matched
Checked md5sum of recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img: matched
The phone is unlocked. I use fastboot to flash the recovery. I get “Signature verify fail”.
I made a thorough search and I did not find an explanation and an answer other than for rooted phone.
I do not want to root.
I tried disabling the anti virus program. I reset the phone. I checked the installation of SDK. I checked the Environment Variables in “Advanced settings” on Widows Vista and Win7. I even checked my sanity.
I would appreciate any guidance to solve this issue.
Nexus One unlocked
S-ON HBOOT-0.35.0017 RADIO-5.08.00.04
GB 2.3.6 Kernel 2.6.35.7-59465-g42bad32 Build # GRK39F
Device recognised under ADB and Fastboot. Recovery put in android-sdk-windows/platform-tools.
hi, sorry if my english isn't perfect, but i want to try to help u.
If with the command fastboot devices you get a report the fastboot.jpg in attachments you'r ok.
Unlock the bootloader, command prompt do this: fastboot oem unlock
and accept the question on the mobile phone.
now you have phone unloocked so no free assistance if you broke.
Procede to next step, flash the recovery download rar from attachments and then in the fastboot do this: fastboot flash recovery recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img if you get problem repost.
teh in the bootloader go to bootloader (power button) and then recovery (power button) phone will reboot in recovery mode.
If you have problem post another time and forgive my bad english =)
gunner1937 said:
I am trying to install Amon_RA recovery on my N1.
I followed the instructions from the Full Update Guide (wiki.cyanogenmod) and from XDA (recovery RA-passion-v2.2.1 by Amon-RA who does an outstanding dev).
Checked md5sum of recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1.img : matched
Checked md5sum of recovery-RA-passion-v2.2.1-CM.img: matched
The phone is unlocked. I use fastboot to flash the recovery. I get “Signature verify fail”.
I made a thorough search and I did not find an explanation and an answer other than for rooted phone.
I do not want to root.
I tried disabling the anti virus program. I reset the phone. I checked the installation of SDK. I checked the Environment Variables in “Advanced settings” on Widows Vista and Win7. I even checked my sanity.
I would appreciate any guidance to solve this issue.
Nexus One unlocked
S-ON HBOOT-0.35.0017 RADIO-5.08.00.04
GB 2.3.6 Kernel 2.6.35.7-59465-g42bad32 Build # GRK39F
Device recognised under ADB and Fastboot. Recovery put in android-sdk-windows/platform-tools.
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You said "I do not want root" so why do you want to install custom recovery? The purpose of installing custom ROM or recovery is to gain root access but you don't want to root your phone so don't flash custom ROM or recovery. And you should post in Q&A not both places.
Molto grazie.Your English is far better than my Italian.
As I said the phone is unlocked and, yes, I get fastboot (if not I could not go to the point where I am, I believe)
Forza italia ma nontroppo against Russia
Yes, you're right, but i'm agree with Taodan, why you should have to flash recovery if you don't want root ? it isn't very useful XD maybe you want root in order to backup a stock rom, but if you want a stock rom of android 2.3.4 i can upload one for you XD anbd thanks for say my engolish isn't bad and yes Forza Italia XD but I want to get live in the UK or USA !!!
taodan said:
You said "I do not want root" so why do you want to install custom recovery? The purpose of installing custom ROM or recovery is to gain root access but you don't want to root your phone so don't flash custom ROM or recovery. And you should post in Q&A not both places.
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I owe you an apology for not knowing that I have to justify the purpose of my question.
I was naive enough to consider that flashing a recovery was obviously to help install a Cyanogen ROM. My naivete even brought me to believe that installing a Recovery without flashing a ROM will bring me back to the stock recovery.
Going further I should have added "for the moment" to my decision of not rooting.
And my final answer, regarding the wrong thread, is that I tried to edit my post in order to move to the right thread when I discovered my mistake.
Thank you for your reply. It will help me re-check my sanity.
That said are you ready to offer me a solution which could be posted on the other thread?
Ivan93tm said:
Yes, you're right, but i'm agree with Taodan, why you should have to flash recovery if you don't want root ? it isn't very useful XD maybe you want root in order to backup a stock rom, but if you want a stock rom of android 2.3.4 i can upload one for you XD anbd thanks for say my engolish isn't bad and yes Forza Italia XD but I want to get live in the UK or USA !!!
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My main concern is not to root or not to root.
Re-read my post and you will discover that my question specifically asks for a solution regarding a flash recovery.
Anyway, I do appreciate your contribution. Prego
this belong to help Q&A thread not dev thread...
P00r said:
this belong to help Q&A thread not dev thread...
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Please, read Post# 6 and the last sentence of the 1st paragraph. It should make you happy
Hi All,
I need help for the following issue,
today i got notified by my incredible S that a software update is available,
I accepted and downloads starts, finished, choose install and the system checked the downloaded package, then phone rebooted to start the installation, then a blue android logo appear on the screen along with "!" inside a triangle, and phone was stuck on this for more then an hour before i took out the battery and restarted it and it is now back normal but on 2.3.5
anyone faced this matter and found a solution???
the phone is rooted, unlocked bootloader via HTCDEV website, and all the crappy HTC application uninstalled including htc sense and everything.
any help will be very appreciated,
thanks.
Problem solved:
-relock the bootloader:fastboot oem lock
-create a gold card: http://androidforums.com/desire-s-all-things-root/500543-guide-how-create-goldcard.html
-download the ICS RUU suitable for your phone: http://d-h.st/users/Inferi0r/?fld_id=2601#files
-put the gold card in the phone then run the RUU
DONE
20545ZR16 said:
Hi All,
I need help for the following issue,
today i got notified by my incredible S that a software update is available,
I accepted and downloads starts, finished, choose install and the system checked the downloaded package, then phone rebooted to start the installation, then a blue android logo appear on the screen along with "!" inside a triangle, and phone was stuck on this for more then an hour before i took out the battery and restarted it and it is now back normal but on 2.3.5
anyone faced this matter and found a solution???
the phone is rooted, unlocked bootloader via HTCDEV website, and all the crappy HTC application uninstalled including htc sense and everything.
any help will be very appreciated,
thanks.
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unroot. relock bootloader. thats your problem
naathaanb96 said:
unroot. relock bootloader. thats your problem
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thanks for the reply, will try to do it later this night
sorry for my noob question, is there a way yet to root after the update to 4.0?
BTW, phone still S ON.
20545ZR16 said:
thanks for the reply, will try to do it later this night
sorry for my noob question, is there a way yet to root after the update to 4.0?
BTW, phone still S ON.
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if you dont wanna lose it all, go to development, tpbklake posted the stock ics update pre rooted. and you can flash in recovery like a normal custom rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756500
HTC Incredible cant update
hi im from malaysia
i've checked my htc incredible s for an ics update manually, but it says "Your phone is up to date". I have android gingerbread now. Can anybidy help? i need an ics update... thanks a lot
KennyAppllez said:
hi im from malaysia
i've checked my htc incredible s for an ics update manually, but it says "Your phone is up to date". I have android gingerbread now. Can anybidy help? i need an ics update... thanks a lot
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if you can flash custom roms, flash the one from the link above ^
naathaanb96 said:
if you dont wanna lose it all, go to development, tpbklake posted the stock ics update pre rooted. and you can flash in recovery like a normal custom rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756500
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thanks for the link,
do you know if it works for
HBOOT-2.01.001
RADIO-3822.01.0814_M
S-ON
I can flash the image via fastboot as describe in the original thread of the rom
should i perform a factory reset, wipe data and dalvik before flashing?
thanks again
Edit: after searching the ROM thread, it will not work on HBOOT 2.01.001
20545ZR16 said:
thanks for the link,
do you know if it works for
HBOOT-2.01.001
RADIO-3822.01.0814_M
S-ON
I can flash the image via fastboot as describe in the original thread of the rom
should i perform a factory reset, wipe data and dalvik before flashing?
thanks again
Edit: after searching the ROM thread, it will not work on HBOOT 2.01.001
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Downgrade. Use the all in one noob guide in development
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium
20545ZR16 said:
Hi All,
I need help for the following issue,
today i got notified by my incredible S that a software update is available,
I accepted and downloads starts, finished, choose install and the system checked the downloaded package, then phone rebooted to start the installation, then a blue android logo appear on the screen along with "!" inside a triangle, and phone was stuck on this for more then an hour before i took out the battery and restarted it and it is now back normal but on 2.3.5
anyone faced this matter and found a solution???
the phone is rooted, unlocked bootloader via HTCDEV website, and all the crappy HTC application uninstalled including htc sense and everything.
any help will be very appreciated,
thanks.
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OK, so if you have modded the stock ROM by removing HTC applications and Sense, then that is why the OTA update failed.
To accept and install the OTA you must have all the stock components in place, HBOOT, recovery and all the apps.
Download the stock ice ruu exe from the thread listing in the dev section.
Make a goldcard and then install.
Remember this method I think will work with a compleatly stock phone meaning s-on locked bootloader, no root and no custom recovery. Do this at your own risk. I have a inc s with cid 38, It worked for me.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda app-developers app
tpbklake said:
OK, so if you have modded the stock ROM by removing HTC applications and Sense, then that is why the OTA update failed.
To accept and install the OTA you must have all the stock components in place, HBOOT, recovery and all the apps.
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i have checked your suggested rom but it seems not to work with my S ON hboot version
would it help if i do the following?:
restore all the stock application from titanium backup
and then try to accept the OTA update?
or as naathaanb96 suggested to simply unroot, lock bootloader?
i have tried to unroot using htc tool V3 with no luck: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
thanks
abhijay.jagini said:
Download the stock ice ruu exe from the thread listing in the dev section.
Make a goldcard and then install.
Remember this method I think will work with a compleatly stock phone meaning s-on locked bootloader, no root and no custom recovery. Do this at your own risk. I have a inc s with cid 38, It worked for me.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda app-developers app
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20545ZR16 said:
i have checked your suggested rom but it seems not to work with my S ON hboot version
would it help if i do the following?:
restore all the stock application from titanium backup
and then try to accept the OTA update?
or as naathaanb96 suggested to simply unroot, lock bootloader?
i have tried to unroot using htc tool V3 with no luck: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
thanks
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As the previous poster suggested, just relock the bootloader and then run the official ICS RUU using a goldcard.
Then since you have unlocked your bootloader before, you can simply use the same unlock_code.bin to unlock the ICS bootloader and then you can add a custom recovery and root the system.
Hi,
I'm a complete rookie and i have just upgraded to ICS on my HTC Incredible S. I would like to know how to Root my device. some of the details of my Device are below
HBOOT: 2.02.0002
S-ON
Radio: 3831.18.00.11_M
Android: 4.0.4
Software Number:4.12.720.1
any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Naveen
P.S. I have successfully unlocked my device with instructions from HTCDev.com.
nvnran said:
Hi,
I'm a complete rookie and i have just upgraded to ICS on my HTC Incredible S. I would like to know how to Root my device. some of the details of my Device are below
HBOOT: 2.02.0002
S-ON
Radio: 3831.18.00.11_M
Android: 4.0.4
Software Number:4.12.720.1
any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Naveen
P.S. I have successfully unlocked my device with instructions from HTCDev.com.
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have you flashed a recovery ? if so you need to flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1195049&d=1342168095
after that do a reboot and you should have superuser in your apps list. update the binary and done
naathaanb96 said:
have you flashed a recovery ? if so you need to flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1195049&d=1342168095
after that do a reboot and you should have superuser in your apps list. update the binary and done
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No i have not done anything other than unlocking the phone... Is there a guide for flashing recovery??? sorry i'm a complete rookie at this.
nvnran said:
No i have not done anything other than unlocking the phone... Is there a guide for flashing recovery??? sorry i'm a complete rookie at this.
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Search this forum!!!!! Read and study the STICKY posts in both the General Section and the Development Section.
There was a new tool added to the General Section recently that should help you.
help me
tpbklake said:
Search this forum!!!!! Read and study the STICKY posts in both the General Section and the Development Section.
There was a new tool added to the General Section recently that should help you.
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I am a complete newbie.I have incredible s stock 4.0.4 unlocked via htcdev.
please explain more about flashing recovery, eventhough i looked many forum about it, i an confused.
pleaaseee help mee...
To flash a recovery, place <name of recovery.img> where you keep adb and fastboot. Then boot into fastboot and use the command
fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery image).img
Click thanks if I helped you
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium
andrumon said:
I am a complete newbie.I have incredible s stock 4.0.4 unlocked via htcdev.
please explain more about flashing recovery, eventhough i looked many forum about it, i an confused.
pleaaseee help mee...
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Apparently you didn't look at the new tool I suggested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1807902
If you don't understand this tool or can't use it, then I suggest you hold off on modding your phone until you do some more research and studying.
andrumon said:
I am a complete newbie.I have incredible s stock 4.0.4 unlocked via htcdev.
please explain more about flashing recovery, eventhough i looked many forum about it, i an confused.
pleaaseee help mee...
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i think u need to first soff ur phone!!for that u need to downgrade ur hboot to 1.13.0000 or 1.09.0000!! apparently the tool tpbklake is sugesting can downgrade ur hboot(i havent tested it) then u need to soff via revolutionary!! its all easy once u downgrade ur hboot version!!:laugh:
i really hope u can at least give it a look at guides made by our fellow forumers and ask questions accordingly when u got stuck on certain steps or something. tpbklake provides useful link there, why dun y have a look first.
im not a pro, but i think most important of all u need to know what rooting is all about, if u want to go along the easy way, then just unlock ur device through htcdev, flash custom recovery, and flash a pre-rooted rom available (most of them are pre-rooted).
naathaanb96 said:
have you flashed a recovery ? if so you need to flash this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1195049&d=1342168095
after that do a reboot and you should have superuser in your apps list. update the binary and done
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Press any key to continue . . .
Waiting for device to connect
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Device found
Is the device rooted?
y OR n:n
Waiting for device to connect
Device found
Pushing tacoroot
1177 KB/s (14475 bytes in 0.012s)
Correcting permissions
tacoroot rebooting phone to recovery
TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1
By Justin Case (jcase)
Presented by TeamAndIRC, RootzWiki and AndroidPolice
With great assistance from Reid Holland (Erishasnobattery)
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TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1 is based on a vulnerability independently discovered by
both Justin Case and Dan Rosenberg (Rosenberg fist). I believe unrevoked and
AlpahRev were also aware of it.
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Usage:
--recovery : For this exploit to work, you must have booted recovery at least on
ce after your last factory reset.
--setup : Setup the phone for root, must be done before --root.
--root : Root the phone.
--undo : Remove TacoRoot.
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Rebooting into recovery, please press Volume+, Volume- and Power at the same tim
e, and reboot the system.
rm failed for /data/data/recovery/log, Permission denied
link failed File exists
Waiting for device to connect
this is all i get, and the device is in recovery mode, with an exclamation mark in a triangle
help!!
nvnran said:
Press any key to continue . . .
Waiting for device to connect
* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
Device found
Is the device rooted?
y OR n:n
Waiting for device to connect
Device found
Pushing tacoroot
1177 KB/s (14475 bytes in 0.012s)
Correcting permissions
tacoroot rebooting phone to recovery
TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1
By Justin Case (jcase)
Presented by TeamAndIRC, RootzWiki and AndroidPolice
With great assistance from Reid Holland (Erishasnobattery)
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TacoRoot: HTC Edition v1 is based on a vulnerability independently discovered by
both Justin Case and Dan Rosenberg (Rosenberg fist). I believe unrevoked and
AlpahRev were also aware of it.
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Usage:
--recovery : For this exploit to work, you must have booted recovery at least on
ce after your last factory reset.
--setup : Setup the phone for root, must be done before --root.
--root : Root the phone.
--undo : Remove TacoRoot.
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Rebooting into recovery, please press Volume+, Volume- and Power at the same tim
e, and reboot the system.
rm failed for /data/data/recovery/log, Permission denied
link failed File exists
Waiting for device to connect
this is all i get, and the device is in recovery mode, with an exclamation mark in a triangle
help!!
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That's not the file he linked. That is my downgrade script which will not work on your hboot version unless your phone is rooted.
Your also describing a stock recovery, you need a custom recovery to flash the superuser file that naathaanb96 linked. Copy his file to your sdcard.
link to custom recovery http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img flash this using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
reboot into bootloader
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
and select recovery from the bootloader menu. When the recovery loads select install zip from sdcard and choose the superuser zip file you copied earlier and confirm. When that completes, reboot and you're rooted.
I followed your instructions, and still not rooted.. I noticed after the installation of the superuser package that the version is 3.0.7 for android 2.0 - 3.2. but i have ICS version 4.0.4
nvnran said:
I followed your instructions, and still not rooted.. I noticed after the installation of the superuser package that the version is 3.0.7 for android 2.0 - 3.2. but i have ICS version 4.0.4
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Where did you get 3.0.7? Not from this thread, right? Because you were linked to 3.1.3, here's the link again, just to refresh your memory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1195049&d=1342168095
FYI 3.0.7 is actually compatible with ICS if you download and install the correct package.
Nonverbose said:
Where did you get 3.0.7? Not from this thread, right? Because you were linked to 3.1.3, here's the link again, just to refresh your memory:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1195049&d=1342168095
FYI 3.0.7 is actually compatible with ICS if you download and install the correct package.
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Thank you....... Finally managed to root the device. All your help is really appreciated.
Nonverbose said:
That's not the file he linked. That is my downgrade script which will not work on your hboot version unless your phone is rooted.
Your also describing a stock recovery, you need a custom recovery to flash the superuser file that naathaanb96 linked. Copy his file to your sdcard.
link to custom recovery http://download2.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img flash this using
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
reboot into bootloader
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
and select recovery from the bootloader menu. When the recovery loads select install zip from sdcard and choose the superuser zip file you copied earlier and confirm. When that completes, reboot and you're rooted.
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Is it possible to change the custom recovery? If so, how can i change from CWM to 4EXT? any Guide there??
I am new to ROM Flashing, Kindly excuse for these Questions.
Your help is much Appreciated..
Cyb0rgz said:
Is it possible to change the custom recovery? If so, how can i change from CWM to 4EXT? any Guide there??
I am new to ROM Flashing, Kindly excuse for these Questions.
Your help is much Appreciated..
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Download the 4ext recovery updater app, there's a topic in dev section.
Nonverbose said:
Download the 4ext recovery updater app, there's a topic in dev section.
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+1 Its easy, just install the app and it will do it automatically after you select which me you want
I would recommend the touch recovery, its so good and I miss it on the nexus 7 lol
Sent from my Nexus 7
Nonverbose said:
Download the 4ext recovery updater app, there's a topic in dev section.
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Thanks for the Quick Response Nonverbose. By the way, i am planning to root my Inc S.
So FOR ROOTING, i would like to follow below mentioned thread.
1. Unlock from HTC Dev
2. [GUIDE][02 Aug 2012]Prepare ICS HBOOT 2.02.0002 for S-OFF Downgrade Tool
3. [TOOL][SCRIPT][09 Aug 2012]S-off for HBOOT 1.16 and above[v3.4]
PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER AM I NEED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER TO GET COMPLETE PERMENANT ROOT
Another Question, I have not yet unlocked the bootloader from HTCDev.com; Before that i would like to get
clarified on following
My Device is running on HTC 4.0.4 ICS with HBOOT 2.02.002 -- it can be unlocked only from HTCDev.com
1. Before ICS update, All Bootloader are unlocked other than HTCDev.com. What are the disadvantage on unlocking from HTCDev.com
2. I have installed the HTC Sync which is came along with my mobile. I Came to know, i need to uninstall HTC Sync keeping the Drivers.
Can i use the HTCSync Drivers instead from this link?
Install HTCDriver3.0.0.007
Download
http://db.tt/9S4iEsg3
3. I am currently having problem with installing any application (.apk) from File Manager. The install button is disabled But when i cleared the media storage, i can install from file manager. But its temporary fix. But I CAN install only from Market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1643065.html
This make me much worried,
During rooting process, i need to install various files (Say, superuser.apk), will this problem in my mobile cause the rooting process to fail?
OR Installing from ADB is different so that i can install and rooting wont be interrupted.
Please help me.. I am worried about point 3, mentioned above.
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markj338 said:
+1 Its easy, just install the app and it will do it automatically after you select which me you want
I would recommend the touch recovery, its so good and I miss it on the nexus 7 lol
Sent from my Nexus 7
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Thanks mark, will give a try
Cyb0rgz said:
Thanks for the Quick Response Nonverbose. By the way, i am planning to root my Inc S.
So FOR ROOTING, i would like to follow below mentioned thread.
1. Unlock from HTC Dev
2. [GUIDE][02 Aug 2012]Prepare ICS HBOOT 2.02.0002 for S-OFF Downgrade Tool
3. [TOOL][SCRIPT][09 Aug 2012]S-off for HBOOT 1.16 and above[v3.4]
PLEASE CONFIRM WHETHER AM I NEED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER TO GET COMPLETE PERMENANT ROOT
Another Question, I have not yet unlocked the bootloader from HTCDev.com; Before that i would like to get
clarified on following
My Device is running on HTC 4.0.4 ICS with HBOOT 2.02.002 -- it can be unlocked only from HTCDev.com
1. Before ICS update, All Bootloader are unlocked other than HTCDev.com. What are the disadvantage on unlocking from HTCDev.com
2. I have installed the HTC Sync which is came along with my mobile. I Came to know, i need to uninstall HTC Sync keeping the Drivers.
Can i use the HTCSync Drivers instead from this link?
Install HTCDriver3.0.0.007
Download
http://db.tt/9S4iEsg3
3. I am currently having problem with installing any application (.apk) from File Manager. The install button is disabled But when i cleared the media storage, i can install from file manager. But its temporary fix. But I CAN install only from Market.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1643065.html
This make me much worried,
During rooting process, i need to install various files (Say, superuser.apk), will this problem in my mobile cause the rooting process to fail?
OR Installing from ADB is different so that i can install and rooting wont be interrupted.
Please help me.. I am worried about point 3, mentioned above.
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As you already installed htcsync you wont need to install other USB drivers as the htcsync drivers will remain even if you uninstall it. In fact, you don't actually have to uninstall it, you can just exit the program from your taskbar. I mentioned it in the tutorial only as a precaution, anything trying to interface with the handset could interfere with adb daemon operation.
You don't need to use tpbklakes guide anymore as I have integrated that process into the script.
If you need help with the s-off process, the best place to post is in the scripts thread, I'll be able to respond much faster.
Be aware that s-off is not root, it is setting the security flag to off which enables access to all partitions, you will have to flash superuser or a custom Rom to get root access.
If you cannot install APK's from file manager, it might mean that you have not checked ALLOW NON MARKET APPS in your settings. I think it's in your development menu.
Nonverbose said:
You don't need to use tpbklakes guide anymore as I have integrated that process into the script.
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This means, i SKIP SECOND step mentioned below?
1. Unlock from HTC Dev
2. [GUIDE][02 Aug 2012]Prepare ICS HBOOT 2.02.0002 for S-OFF Downgrade Tool
3. [TOOL][SCRIPT][09 Aug 2012]S-off for HBOOT 1.16 and above[v3.4]
Nonverbose said:
Be aware that s-off is not root, it is setting the security flag to off which enables access to all partitions, you will have to flash superuser or a custom Rom to get root access.
If you cannot install APK's from file manager, it might mean that you have not checked ALLOW NON MARKET APPS in your settings. I think it's in your development menu.
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1. Flashing the superuser will also come under this your SCRIPT right?
2. I have already allowed THIRD Party non market apps. But the problem is different, in package installer screen the install button is disabled. Temporary solution is clearing the data in the media application solves the issue. But its The temporary. Whether this will have impact while flashing any files while scripting is executing?