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[Q] Quick help please! about S-OFF

Ok mine is an incredible S.
Current stats:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.16.0000
RADIO-3805.07.03.05_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 26 2011, 12:28:53
I want to S-OFF it and put on the CyanogenMod 7.
How do I do this? The only thing stopping me from as far as I know is the HBOOT version (it is too new) therefore I cannot S-OFF yet...
I've seen a thread around that I can make a goldcard and flash with a stock ROM but does it change your HBOOT (as-in downgrade it?) so I can flash...
thanks
I'm quite new to all this but i'm able to pick it up quite easily... thanks

jakeyo said:
Ok mine is an incredible S.
Current stats:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.16.0000
RADIO-3805.07.03.05_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 26 2011, 12:28:53
I want to S-OFF it and put on the CyanogenMod 7.
How do I do this? The only thing stopping me from as far as I know is the HBOOT version (it is too new) therefore I cannot S-OFF yet...
I've seen a thread around that I can make a goldcard and flash with a stock ROM but does it change your HBOOT (as-in downgrade it?) so I can flash...
thanks
I'm quite new to all this but i'm able to pick it up quite easily... thanks
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That is the key question. With the new HBOOTs that HTC has released for other devices, including the Verizon Incredible 2, the HBOOT cannot be downgraded with the phone in S-ON state when you try to run an older RUU or load an older ROM.zip, so it may be the same with the IncS HBOOT 1.16.
You can give it a try and report back.

I'd rather not try, as I don't know what im really doing. apparently there is a new 2.3.5 sense 3.0 rom coming out so ill jusyt install that. I'm refreshing the revolutionary page 5 times a day.
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Revolutionary
I used revolutionary and it worked like a charm!

arghh!! stop making me jealous!! well because the HBOOT is too new

It would be really good if someone found a way to downgrade this phone
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Wow... I bought my Incredible S from Virgin about 5 days before you did, and I got the old HBOOT version which Revolutionary supports. Looks like you got the short end of the stick there.
Have faith in the Revolutionary guys and gals. They will find a solution. Then you can join us in the S-Off club! Breathe deep, and keep refreshing that page!

I. Have s off just need to downgrade to a different radio
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tidy said:
I. Have s off just need to downgrade to a different radio
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What radio you downgrade to?
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I need to downgrade but no one has found a way yet :-(
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Which Method To Use?

Ok guys,
I've scoured the forums, I've found a number of methods to use but the most up to date one states that even it is out of date and there are easier ways to do this.
I have an HTC Incredible S running Android 2.3.3 (yeah, I know).
Someone post me a link to what they believe is the best method for S-OFF and ROOTING.
Many thanks!
PAINGUINX

It depends what your h-boot is...

PAinguINx said:
Ok guys,
I've scoured the forums, I've found a number of methods to use but the most up to date one states that even it is out of date and there are easier ways to do this.
I have an HTC Incredible S running Android 2.3.3 (yeah, I know).
Someone post me a link to what they believe is the best method for S-OFF and ROOTING.
Many thanks!
PAINGUINX
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for HBOOT 1.16.0000:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
easy one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351060

easiest is using revolutionary
revolutionary.io

Hboot..
itsbeertimenow said:
It depends what your h-boot is...
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Hi! My HBOOT is 1.16....
Thanks,
PAINGUINX

ajeya said:
for HBOOT 1.16.0000:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
easy one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351060
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So no way to S-OFF HBOOT 1.16? The second link makes it seem plausible...
Any thoughts?

1.16 must have a custom Rom flashed to obtain root.

in other words follow the newbs guide to root hboot 1.16 exactly and you won't have any problems however you will not be able to stay stock.

itsbeertimenow said:
in other words follow the newbs guide to root hboot 1.16 exactly and you won't have any problems however you will not be able to stay stock.
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That's fine with me. I definitely want to flash a different ROM so it's no issue if I cannot use the STOCK ROM any longer.
What ROM would you guys recommend I use? People seem to be using Cyanogen more than anything else with this device.
Opinions?
Thanks!
PAinguIN

I used alpharevx and its been great. I like that you can still go back to s-on if something goes wrong and you need warranty

I updated my Incredible S, not knowing that it would change my HBOOT version. I was on stock 1.16.0000 for ages, until I found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
I was able to create a goldcard and downgrade to a s-off-able HBOOT version and s-off using revolutionary.io
These guides should help with revolutionary and flashing a new ROM
http://theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/ho...-android-phone-using-the-revolutionary-method
http://theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/ho...d-device-after-using-the-revolutionary-method
Now I have S-off and root and I'm running Virtuous affinity 1.48
I would recommend downgrading because using the HTCdev method doesn't give you full access to flashing things

markj338 said:
I updated my Incredible S, not knowing that it would change my HBOOT version. I was on stock 1.16.0000 for ages, until I found this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
I was able to create a goldcard and downgrade to a s-off-able HBOOT version and s-off using revolutionary.io
These guides should help with revolutionary and flashing a new ROM
http://theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/ho...-android-phone-using-the-revolutionary-method
http://theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/ho...d-device-after-using-the-revolutionary-method
Now I have S-off and root and I'm running Virtuous affinity 1.48
I would recommend downgrading because using the HTCdev method doesn't give you full access to flashing things
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Really?
That's incredible! No pun intended... LOL! I will check in to that for certain. Thanks!
Hey, by the way, what's the most popular "Sense" ROM for the Incredible S???
Thanks!

PAinguINx said:
Really?
That's incredible! No pun intended... LOL! I will check in to that for certain. Thanks!
Hey, by the way, what's the most popular "Sense" ROM for the Incredible S???
Thanks!
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For me its nik's trinity rom
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

Try out Virtuous Affinity, which is great, but development for it is on hold at the moment Im using this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1346508
Android revolution HD is supposed to be really good too, though I havent tried it myself
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088498
Here is the link to Nik's trinity sensation XL previously mentioned
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312021
I have been told this is good also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374852
Good luck

[Q] to update or not to update

Just a quick question.
I have HTC IncS Sim free bought in UK.
I have S-OFF it using revolutionary and is rooted.
If i were to apply the OTA update will it work fine with my fone or do I need to S-ON it first and then apply the update.

you will need to revert to s-on first. beware, once you update, you might not be able to s-off. I read that the update comes with hboot 2.0. no one knows if it can be s-off'd.
if you want to keep the phone s-off, just flash arhd 2.1.0. Mike just updated the rom using the official update.

okay thanks alot.. So to revert it to S-ON again i believe i need to update to a stock rom but which rom should i be using for my base band version 20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M

read this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555

I have read this but i do not know which version of stock rom would is for my device? how do i find that?
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try this. you should be able to deduce from reading the thread. if not, i'm sure someone can answer your question if you post in that thread. good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922

You sir are crazy. Is no one seriously not going to tell this guy not to do it? The ota update that was just released is a piece of crap, the roms on the dev section are light years ahead of the newest htc update. Don't do it!

I agree with "itsbeertimenow", you may wanna avoid the latest update as it includes hboot 1.16.000 and revolutionary will NOT work anymore.

itsbeertimenow said:
You sir are crazy. Is no one seriously not going to tell this guy not to do it? The ota update that was just released is a piece of crap, the roms on the dev section are light years ahead of the newest htc update. Don't do it!
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haha. i already suggested using arhd if he wants to keep s-off. what he does with the info i provided is his prerogative.
having said that, I agree with you beertime. if it were up to me, I would not switch to the official ota update.

katu2006 said:
I agree with "itsbeertimenow", you may wanna avoid the latest update as it includes hboot 1.16.000 and revolutionary will NOT work anymore.
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I actually read that it's hboot 2.0.
afaik, 1.16 can now be unlocked by downgrading then using revolutionary.
edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697

syc7090 said:
I actually read that it's hboot 2.0.
afaik, 1.16 can now be unlocked by downgrading then using revolutionary.
edit: here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
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Hboot 2.0 is even worse...so no update for me.
Yeah, I know about the gold card option, which I will have to try at some point...but the risk involved is a bit concerning at the moment.
Anyway, I would advise against the update.

no update from me
my advice is to not update.
I was always a stock rom fan giving the reason, a. root involves a risk of bricking your phone and b. HTC was doing not bad on their sense UI IMO. (OK you could argue that but I personally believe so).
But this 3.0 update is just so not HTC, I don't see a big improvement of performance but the otherwise, and the UI feels like beta version of a custom rom.
check my recent post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383806
Also, consider other members' opinion on rooting back from stock 3.0, you'd better stay and wait.
H_H

moneyes said:
okay thanks alot.. So to revert it to S-ON again i believe i need to update to a stock rom but which rom should i be using for my base band version 20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
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I have the same uk sim free phone. Im just interested to know which one did you pick in the end.? I'm not updating but i'm just interested.

New to Htc Increadible S

Hello Friends
Previously i have Galaxy s
Just bought the device
I just need to know
How to rooting installing CWM and Which MIUI or CM9 Rom is stable

Welcome to community. I am sure if you go to development section you will find a complete thread about how to root your device
And I am using MIUI 2.3.9 (not updated latest 2.3.16 yet ) & must admit it's quite stable even they say it's beta ;-)
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium

Rooting guide is in dev section. Cm9 is not available yet we have cm7 or you can try one of the ics roms that devs have made. Ice cold is Probs the most stable ATM.
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium

tarunagg said:
Hello Friends
Previously i have Galaxy s
Just bought the device
I just need to know
How to rooting installing CWM and Which MIUI or CM9 Rom is stable
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Do you know your Hboot version? Is your phone S-Off or S-On.
if your hboot is 1.09.0000 or 1.13.0000 simply go to http://revolutionary.io/
if it is 1.16.0000 or 1.20.000 do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 and then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
you dont have to do the second step, but it will give you s-off which is easier when it comes to flashing roms. S-off also allows you to flash custom kernels and radios

TaLEntZ96 said:
Do you know your Hboot version? Is your phone S-Off or S-On.
if your hboot is 1.09.0000 or 1.13.0000 simply go to http://revolutionary.io/
if it is 1.16.0000 or 1.20.000 do this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105 and then this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
you dont have to do the second step, but it will give you s-off which is easier when it comes to flashing roms. S-off also allows you to flash custom kernels and radios
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Please stop giving misleading information. If users would like to gain s-off on hboot 1.16 and 2.00 they do not need to unlock bootloader first.

Nonverbose said:
Please stop giving misleading information. If users would like to gain s-off on hboot 1.16 and 2.00 they do not need to unlock bootloader first.
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i found that way easier for me so... yeah

Only reason to unlock bootloader I can see is to run custom roms without rooting phone, given though, I unlocked mine first so can't say whether or not it helped later on when I decided to root.

Virtuous Affinity 2.05 is a very good Sense Rom (www.virtuousrom.com).
IceColdSandwich 6.1 is a very good and stable working ICS Rom. Only camera is not working well.
Regards...

atrost said:
Virtuous Affinity 2.05 is a very good Sense Rom (www.virtuousrom.com).
IceColdSandwich 6.1 is a very good and stable working ICS Rom. Only camera is not working well.
Regards...
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Camera on IceColdSandwich 6.1.1 working quite well for me.

during the downgrade the first 2 steps are just to re lock the boot locker as the stock htc ruu don't get installed on a unlocked bootloader
its better for them not to unlock theirs as it will later give an error "security warning".
so its best to straight away run the downgrade ruu provided in the guide from fastboot

Downgrade back to 4.1.2 s-off hboot 1.61

OK I want to downgrade back to factory stock 4.1.2 I have s-off Hboot 1.61 and I'm on custom Rom the nusenseseven one. Can someone please tell me how to do this and maybe give me the dl links for the Ruu I need. I am SUPERCID as well. Please any help would be great been trying to sim unlock this damn thing for months now lol. I just recently finally got s-off by using sunshine. Now Im stuck and don't know what to do. It's sprint HTC One m7 . Thanks in advance!
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joshpaiva said:
OK I want to downgrade back to factory stock 4.1.2 I have s-off Hboot 1.61 and I'm on custom Rom the nusenseseven one. Can someone please tell me how to do this and maybe give me the dl links for the Ruu I need. I am SUPERCID as well. Please any help would be great been trying to sim unlock this damn thing for months now lol. I just recently finally got s-off by using sunshine. Now Im stuck and don't know what to do. It's sprint HTC One m7 . Thanks in advance!
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www.androidruu.com