Now I just bought an Incredible S and I want to root it and install a custom ROM but it seems as though HTC seems to hate devs and there are tons of crap blocking it so I was wondering how exactly do I root it?
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blazerphoenix said:
Now I just bought an Incredible S and I want to root it and install a custom ROM but it seems as though HTC seems to hate devs and there are tons of crap blocking it so I was wondering how exactly do I root it?
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There are multiple guides on XDA. I made one myself its in my sig
Compared to other phones, this phone is actually quite the headache to root and achieve S-OFF
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Now I just bought an Incredible S and I want to root it and install a custom ROM but it seems as though HTC seems to hate devs and there are tons of crap blocking it so I was wondering how exactly do I root it?
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please give us more info. hboot version? ics or gb? s on or off?
naathaanb96 said:
please give us more info. hboot version? ics or gb? s on or off?
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I have no idea what is the hboot version. But it's stock ics and s on
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I have no idea what is the hboot version. But it's stock ics and s on
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Wait sorry I forgot how do you check the hboot version
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And this was upgraded to ics, it was originally gb
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Wait sorry I forgot how do you check the hboot version
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Power off the phone and then hold the Volume Down key while pressing the Power button. This will boot you into the bootloader screen which lists the HBOOT version, the lock status and the radio version.
blazerphoenix said:
Now I just bought an Incredible S and I want to root it and install a custom ROM but it seems as though HTC seems to hate devs and there are tons of crap blocking it so I was wondering how exactly do I root it?
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here is the link to the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
it's a very useful link with quite details...
srv.abhishek said:
here is the link to the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
it's a very useful link with quite details...
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This is a very reliable guide. I used it first before achieving S-OFF. I would recommend S-OFF over just root though. Allows you to flash kernels, radios, splash screen, anything.
S-off -> root -> custom rom
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zulmajdi said:
S-off -> root -> custom rom
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errr... root and s-off are entirely different things. I looked at this thread in phandroid forums, and according to it, root just gives you superuser permissions. It gives you the ability to flash things to your phone, custom ROMs. However, when you root your phone, the Radio NVRAM section of the phone prevents you from completely overwriting system partition or at least from changing it. With S-OFF, you flash a custom HBOOT which gives you the ability to overwrite this system partition or in other words, literally do whatever you want to your phone.
I know. Not all of the custom rom require s-off. I suggest to him to s-off -> root -> the install custom rom. Forgot to put i suggest
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Hi,
I'd like to know if I must have a rooted nexus one to update my radio version.
thanks!
Depends how you do it...
Some of the official Google updates include an updated radio also, so if you can install them, you will get the radio update with them.
The biggest factor is probably which version of Android you are currently on, which radio you currently have, and which radio you want, etc...?
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You do not to be rooted. Flash radios via fastboot.
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albundy2010 said:
You do not to be rooted. Flash radios via fastboot.
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Which requires an unlocked bootloader...
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Yes, It's not the only way but the easiest way. Not so easy if you're on gingerbread though because gingerbread root right now still under construction. You'll need to downgrade and root it. Or unlock the boot loader and flash custom rom to acquire root. You can easily flash radio via recovery. Easiest way.
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What is the best radio rom (long-life battery)
Why is it, to flash anything on a rooted Vivid, you have to flash a boot.IMG? Does that have to do with a not 100% complete unlocking of the bootloader? Or is this just how this device's software is written. Do you think we'll get to a point where it is not needed to flash any ROMs?
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ZeroRilix said:
Why is it, to flash anything on a rooted Vivid, you have to flash a boot.IMG? Does that have to do with a not 100% complete unlocking of the bootloader? Or is this just how this device's software is written. Do you think we'll get to a point where it is not needed to flash any ROMs?
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You have to flash the boot.img because we dont have s-off. You cant write to the boot partition with s-on. At least thats how I understand it.
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That's actually what I thought at first. Just had to double check. Thanks
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Can someone assist me on rootin htc vivid 4.0.3
Search there are many different ways to root, I used WCX to root mine.
I needa walk through on how to do it i had to get a new vivid cuz i tried to root my other vivid and it got stucc on htc screen
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I would like some help as well. I have seen so many ways to root that it makes me nervous to pick which way to go. I've done every thing possible with my galaxy s but this phone the vivid seems difficult. Is there a true super one click for the phone that will give me root. Don't want custom rom. Just root access. Thanks. Htc vivid 4.0.3
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planetdroid33 said:
I would like some help as well. I have seen so many ways to root that it makes me nervous to pick which way to go. I've done every thing possible with my galaxy s but this phone the vivid seems difficult. Is there a true super one click for the phone that will give me root. Don't want custom rom. Just root access. Thanks. Htc vivid 4.0.3
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There is not a true one click root yet for the Vivid there are several methods to root, I use the wcx root method it is easier then the All in one..
I just switched from the captivate to the vivid as well. I feel so lost now, i knew my Cappy inside and out, but with this phone everything seems so complicated. I just want to root the stock rom as well. Ive tried many of the methods but none seem to work.
d4rklotus said:
I just switched from the captivate to the vivid as well. I feel so lost now, i knew my Cappy inside and out, but with this phone everything seems so complicated. I just want to root the stock rom as well. Ive tried many of the methods but none seem to work.
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With any method best to read all the information, wcx has very clear and precise instructions to help you root.
sorry if i sound totally stupid but what is wcx and can i use it if i have started with the tool kit by hasoon2000? i too have had an inspire and rooted it have had tilt 2 and rooted it and even installed android but this is not the same. i too have bricked a vivid trying and did a warranty exchange and want to try again but am leary. even tried to revive the bricked device but could not. can still get to bootloader but am kinda lost from there. help! pleasee!
Wcx is wildchilds site google it you have to join his site to see the vivid section and have 10 post to download which you can get in the lounge section very easily
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Will usin wcx bricc tha phone
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silverbacc said:
Will usin wcx bricc tha phone
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Not if you follow the instructions
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1676787
How to ROOT Stock ICS
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Ok its rooted wats a nice rom to flash
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DarkRaider Rom
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wats tha link
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Look in the Vivid Android Developement
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There are several good roms, best advice is to try each because what works good for me may not work for you.
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i would recommend just using the all in one toolkit, the reason your vivid is stuck on the white htc screen is you flashed a wrong kernel relock your bootloader run the stock att ruu unlock bootloader flash custom kernel flash custom rom and enjoy, personally i use Holic's 0.7 rom it is by far the best for me wcx is also very good
wat roms can i use where i dint have to flash a kernel
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silverbacc said:
wat roms can i use where i dint have to flash a kernel
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none if you want working wifi
I received the SGH-i957 for work and they told us not to add any weird apps. What I want to do is remove some the crappy AT&T apps to use less resources. I have rooted an EVO 4g and a HTC Arrive Windows Phone as well as my old HTC Touch Diamond. I have been reading the different threads and I am just curious what you guys think the best method is?
It really doesn't use more resources
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orlandoxpolice said:
It really doesn't use more resources
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I appreciate your response but I would still like to root it.
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If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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I will go into more detail I guess. I want to backup how they gave it to me and run it custom, be it remove apps or a new rom. I am worried about some kind of privacy issues. With my HTC Evo 4g I could backup the original rom completely and then uninstall programs or install a new rom.
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Flash twrp and make a nandroid backup then do your root process.
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Yeah, I am definitely rooting it. It is ungodly slow with only a few programs on it and it keeps using at&t data even though I have removed all widgets and have very few apps installed. I know that know one wants to hear me say this but every time I use Android I dislike it more and more. I am sorry if I offend anyone.
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Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?
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Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?
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I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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orlandoxpolice said:
I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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Thanks for your help man. I want you to know you are not just helping me.
Disclaimer: Flash this ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do on your device. I left this stock to provide a base for anybody that wants to use it. Mod this rom how you want. Just please remember to give credit where credit is due.
This is a pure stock rooted rom. It has items like busybox, init.d support and so forth. No apps were added or removed. Both Odexed and Deodexed versions below.
This is using stock unmodified kernel from HTC. Kernel source can be grabbed from HTCDev
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There are few zip's. Could you please advise me which one should I flash? Thanks.
deviantus said:
There are few zip's. Could you please advise me which one should I flash? Thanks.
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1.05 is what shipped with the device. 1.08 is after recent OTA.
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Thank you for reply. Downloading it now. Then I'll do SIM unlock.
P.S. I hope we will see some custom ROM's (even kernels, huh) soon. I've got my HTC First for $190 on eBay and it's real bargain. Best 4.3" phone for that price on market.
just won a first in a contest hopefully we can get some dev work here
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Will have my htc first tomorrow cant wait to flash your deodexed rom man
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BTW I had no success with deodexed version. My phone was trying to boot then it went to recovery (bootloop?). Odex works just fine.
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BTW I had no success with deodexed version. My phone was trying to boot then it went to recovery (bootloop?). Odex works just fine.
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Works fine here
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seems with the deo rom if u uninstall a few system apps such ass some of the play apps it reappears after reboot hmm
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kornklown69 said:
seems with the deo rom if u uninstall a few system apps such ass some of the play apps it reappears after reboot hmm
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Yes that's due to system protection in the kernel. Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source. If you want to remove something you have to do it in recovery
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jmz said:
Yes that's due to system protection in the kernel. Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source. If you want to remove something you have to do it in recovery
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sounds good im just learning, this is my first htc device always been with Samsung so some of this stuff is new
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Huh. Lost root somehow. I'm running the odexed rom, since I wanted to install over the stock rom that shipped with it. Flashing SuperSU from recovery's not working to get root back. Ideas?
chrisliphart said:
Huh. Lost root somehow. I'm running the odexed rom, since I wanted to install over the stock rom that shipped with it. Flashing SuperSU from recovery's not working to get root back. Ideas?
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I flashed the deo over the stock rom no problems... I even uninstalled supersu so i could flash superuser since in my opinion its a better superuser of the 2... updated binaries and was good to go
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kornklown69 said:
I flashed the deo over the stock rom no problems... I even uninstalled supersu so i could flash superuser since in my opinion its a better superuser of the 2... updated binaries and was good to go
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Well, I had root no problem after flashing the odexed rom until today. Bizarre. Maybe I'll just reflash the rom over and see if that fixes it.
Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source
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Looks like HTC First is discontinued. No idea if they have any plans to release kernel or Android updates. Do you have any information about?
deviantus said:
Looks like HTC First is discontinued. No idea if they have any plans to release kernel or Android updates. Do you have any information about?
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Nah. I'm bugging my sources but I'm not getting anywhere
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jmz said:
Nah. I'm bugging my sources but I'm not getting anywhere
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lol twist there arms a little tighter
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Has anyone that flashed 1.08 either manually or via actual OTA lost LED function? Like doesn't show for charging or notifications?
EDIT: nvm. They put an option to turn it on and off in display settings
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Has anyone that flashed 1.08 either manually or via actual OTA lost LED function? Like doesn't show for charging or notifications?
EDIT: nvm. They put an option to turn it on and off in display settings
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That option was there before too, but it reset it to "off" after updating. It's off by default in the shipped rom too, for some odd reason.
chrisliphart said:
That option was there before too, but it reset it to "off" after updating. It's off by default in the shipped rom too, for some odd reason.
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Yeah it was kinda annoying me. I just happened to come across it. Lol
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