yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
mines hung up on waiting for fastboot...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
What process for flashing through recovery? I was working on installing ADB but if I can install straight through recovery, that would be great.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 2010gt:
Same here. Installed HTC Sync to get the USB driver and still no luck. I need to drink some lemonade
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
ya, ive tried it every which way, could it be cuz im on windows 7?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ozzynyc:
I got a case of blue balls already...did anyone on windows got it working??? Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 2010gt:
Same here. 7 Pro x64
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bradleyz:
How are we suppose to be installing this on windows? Can someone tell me how to install on linux???

sent from my incarcerated Incredible 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] attn1:
Let me rephrase:

If any of you used linux INSTEAD OF WINDOWS, you'd be s-off by now. No dll issue with the linux version, even with a livecd.

Alpharev is working the windows issue, and until it's fixed, there isn't a lot of point spamming this thread up over a known issue.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nicrallred:
How do I even get it to find my device but i've installed everything cause I've done the temp root. Any ideas?

yeah don't know how to get it to find it
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
Do I need Android sdk to get adb, never done it this way before. Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tuner_racer:
You guys ever think of looking up the dll online? Nope? Ok then.

sent from a phone
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nicrallred:
I get it to the point to where is says

Waiting for fastboot....

Rebooting to fastboot....(again)

Waiting for fastboot....

FAILED - Go have some lemonade

Pre (almost) key to exit.

? I don't get it cause it does goto the fast boot screen
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] androidxen:
Problem's been resolved some time ago already, reuploaded.

Everyone with Windows is having that problem. Current workaround is Linux.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Knew I should have learned Linux. Don't guess there's a Mac option, is there?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tuner_racer:
SOLUTION: Get Ubuntu live cd and use it to run the software. Problem solved

sent from a phone
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Great idea, trying that now.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] barinaman:
Of course there's not that would be too convenient. I'm downloading ubuntu as we speak and then going to emulate it with parallels.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
Could you please tell me how you do that? I was looking on droid life and it said something about a virtual linux drive. Is that what you are doing?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
I tried my virtual linux install and couldn't get it to see my phone, so I just used the live cd and it worked flawlessly.

Carelessly swyped on my phone so there may be some weird typos
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
I know nothing about Linux. Can you please explain to me what a live CD is.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] matts290:
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/ubuntu/download

Basically you just run Ubuntu straight from a CD/DVD and you do not have to install it onto your hard drive, it just runs off the disk and gives you all the functionality you will need to use alpharev and root your phone.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] androidxen:
I posted a guide here.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
Is there a video Tutorial anywhere? And do I use a CD just like the ones I use to burn music on. About how long does it take?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mountaineerndixie:
I'm having to download in Windows and take the file to Ubuntu because my internet doesn't work in Ubuntu.

My question is: When I download the file in Windows and enter my serial # at the site, do I just write down the generated key to use when I boot into Ubuntu? And second, do I extract the contents of the .tgz file, as in open and place the files inside on the desktop or just place the .tgz on the desktop and then go to terminal and "sudo /home/ubuntu/Desktop/alpharevx"?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
I have a question, I currently am at s-off with cwm recovery installed. Did flash CM7 beta but went back to my stock nand backup. Completely stock just have the cwm recovery install still so my question is if I were to trade phones with someone at a Verizon store would that be an issue. He's trading me a thunderbolt.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] matts290:
Trading with an individual or with Verizon? Either way the phone is still rooted/s-off.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
My question though, will Verizon notice it or say any thing. I sort of want to do it at store to make sure esn is good as well as everything else, was his idea but closest store is next town over unless Walmart can do it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] matts290:
As long as the guy you are trading with knows whats up then your all good, even if Verizon did notice which I highly doubt they would, there is nothing they can do unless you were attempting to use your warranty and in that case it would be voided.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] androidxen:
You'll need to extract the .tgz first. You should be able to use the same generated key - not sure - though I went through several attempts S-OFF-ing while the non-working Windows AlphaRevX was still up and used the same generated key each time with success (though obviously not ultimately).

I remember back in the original Incredible days people at the Verizon store would check. Not sure what their position would be now... that's all I can add to this conversation. :confused: Sorry.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
Thanks guys. I don't think they'll notice
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jdkzombie:
You know, I read through this bad boy today. And man, I gotta say some of you guys need to chill out. Personally, I'd rather donate a crisp hundred dollar bill to a developer in a split second that busts his ass creating something we can use for free mind you, instead of an overseas clip. Alpha, jcase, you guys are ****ing badasses.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] androidxen:
This. And, if you are planning to head out to the AlphaRevX IRC, please DO NOT ask questions regarding the Windows ETA, or questions regarding root, recovery, or anything not pertaining to the particular S-OFF process AlphaRevX provides. There are links that discuss these problems here on XDA. It does not provide useful information to the developers working on fixes and simply distracts them from focusing.

Of course, if you do have questions regarding AlphaRevX's S-OFF procedure or regarding the instructions I provided earlier, feel free to ask.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] allen2oo3:
just wanted to say thank you to everyone involved. was able to get rooted with the great step by step instructions that were posted.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cocos2000:
I can confirm also succesfylly rooted device, without any issues with given instructions through Ubuntu Live CD, installed new ROM, all working! big thanks! donation is definitely coming from me.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] REDSCARFACE1:
Question I been sticking getting s off so I tryd ubuntu live cd 10.04 and I extracted everything and when I enter sudo ./alpharevx I get illegal command and it don't run I did different things can someone please help what am I doing wrong I tryd every way I found in forum even different computers whats wrong ?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mountaineerndixie:
If you extracted the files onto the desktop try this:

sudo /home/ubuntu/Desktop/alpharevx
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
Do you know if I have to have adb installed for windows S-OFF to work?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cocos2000:
no, you don't, (I meant in Ubuntu was not needed), my mistake
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
I got S-off, but cant figure out how to root. I am trying to put the SU file, from this page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1122694, but it wont work. Can you help me out?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
Try this one:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160814

Worked good for me! :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
I already have Clockwork installed. I just need to root. Isn't the thread you pointed me to for installing clockwork?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
Your right my bad lol here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160745
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
I have a few questions because I dont wanna screw up my phone(I am a n00b when it comes to android). First, I saw that someone installed that and then couldn't get service. Did that patch work for you? Second, the root of your SD card is the menu that pops up when you mount your phone as a hardrive to your computer. Lastly, exactly where did you put the file?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
1. As far as people not getting service I can't really say maybe they did something wrong or its a bug but I can tell you it worked for me the first try with out any problems. Yes the patch worked for me.

2. Yes when the window pops up and you click "View Files" that is the root of the SD Card.

3. Put the file on the root of your SD Card (explained in #2) and install from CWM
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
So if Something happened I could do a restore of my backup of clockwork right?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
As long as you back up the stock rom you should be able to restore it if anything messes up. If you follow the instructions though you should be good to go
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
Thanks for all the help. Is CM7 stable for you? Im not sure if I want to flash that because I see that boot loops are going on. Do you know any completely stable roms, or would you say to try CM7?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
Your welcome, I'm new to all this android stuff to but researched everything so I know enough to get by and then some lol.

CM7 is ok, I miss my HTC Weather widget and also cell stand by and phone idel take up more battery than the display. Usually the display takes up most of the battery if you ever noticed. It also says its fulling charged when its at 95% when plugged in. Just a couple things I ran into but I say go for it and try it. My phone has been unplugged for 14 hours and I'm at 38% so that should give you a Idea.

Also I haven't heard anything on CM7 going into boot loops, maybe thats MIUI your talking about?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] rudyutz:
Thanks man. I'm gonna stick with stock for now.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] surfmly:
Will there be root for latest GB update from VZW?

I am looking to pick up a DINC 2 this weekend. I assume it will be without the latest VZW GB update. Any thoughts on if there will be a s-off/root available for it if I get the GB OTA update first?

I want to root and will most likely go with custom ROM, so want to try and make sure I either stay away from the GB update or realize that if I do it I'll need to just wait for root.

Thanks.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
If has GB the only way is XTC clip......
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
There is an RUU that supposedly is stock Froyo floating around. I've downloaded it, but I've not bothered to try it. I don't want to risk my only functioning Android phone (I hardly consider my D2G functioning).
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
there is an RUU for froyo but I don't believe that will downgrade you.. I'd use a clip
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pvgomer:
Anyone know how to revert back to stock with s-on I need to exchange my device for another one mine is acting up.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
If you rooted with XTC clip.. no possible

if rooted with alpharevX, just flash an RUU, gingerbread, froyo, have a field day.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pvgomer:
Thanks i will try that,
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] DeviceSettings:
This is great news. MIUI here I come.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Optic2:
My father just got a Dinc 2 and I'm looking to root it to get the bloat off. It came with 2.3.3, I'm not sure if he took any OTAs. Is it possible?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheAtheistReverend:
At this point it sounds like the only way to root his phone is to buy an XTC Clip.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Optic2:
Doh, I was looking to free him from senseless bloat.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] :
I could be wrong... but I do believe this is false. From what I have been reading all over these forums, root is completely possible via software. The software is still in beta stages and kinks are still being worked out of it, but it certainly looks possible.

I am by no means a pro when it comes to rooting, just relaying what I understand to be true. Please, please correct me if I am wrong, I as much as anyone want to root and do it right.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 4GivenByChrist:
Root is currently not possible with a software exploit for the GB release. All known exploits including Gingerbreak were patched.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Tried the Windows version (about 100 times or more). I'm a total idiot with Linux but finally found terminal and got the program started. At the moment the phone is stuck at "waiting for fastboot". It has stopped at the same step as when I tried the Windows version. The phone is stuck at the bootloader screen with FASTBOOT USB highlighted in red.

This is a cut and past from Ubuntu:

====================================

| AlphaRevX HBOOT S-OFF tool 0.2pre5 |

====================================

Waiting for device...

Found your device: ADR6350 (vivow-0.97.0000, Android: 2.2.1, ROM version: 1.34.605.4)

This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.

Please visit: http://alpharev.nl/x/beta for more information.

Enter beta key [ serial: XXXXXXXXXX ]: YYYYYYYYYYYYYY

Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!

Acquiring root (method 1)...

Sending in Caroline...

Cleaning up...

Rebooting to fastboot...

When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!

Waiting for fastboot...

I must have the Incredible 2 from Hell!!! Will try letting it sit for another 5 minutes or 15 total and then try again.

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 4GivenByChrist:
Jackie try typing "su <Linux username>" hit enter and type in your Ubuntu user name word and hit enter. This will give you super user then run alpharevx and see if it works
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Using a live CD of Ubuntu. Would I have a user name with the Live CD? Did not ask me to setup any passwords etc.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
I've tried the Ubuntu and Linux version for S-off 4 times now and waited 15 + minutes with the phone stuck at waiting for fastboot each time.

Have double checked everything. Charge only for USB connection. USB debugging connected, Also have fastboot unchecked under applications.

I am going to stop for a few minutes, clear my head, have a beer now that it is after 5PM and go outside for a few and cool off in the 95 degree weather!!!

Be back in a few.

Thanks for your help

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ieftm:
Run: sudo ./alpharevx

Executing as root is necessary. Is also on the beta website under usage.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
In linux terminal, if you type:

adb reboot bootloader

Does it boot to fastboot and does it say alpharevx at the top. Even though it stops the proccess it may have finished.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Leftm, I tried what you suggested and after 15 minutes I am stuck at the same point.\

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Bill, Do I try that while it is stuck at waiting for fastboot?

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Bill, I tired that and this is the results:

ubuntu@ubuntu:~$ adb reboot bootloader

No command 'adb' found, did you mean:

Command 'cdb' from package 'tinycdb' (main)

Command 'gdb' from package 'gdb' (main)

Command 'dab' from package 'bsdgames' (universe)

Command 'zdb' from package 'zfs-fuse' (universe)

Command 'mdb' from package 'mono-debugger' (universe)

Command 'kdb' from package 'elektra-bin' (universe)

Command 'tdb' from package 'tads2-dev' (multiverse)

Command 'pdb' from package 'python' (main)

Command 'jdb' from package 'openjdk-6-jdk' (main)

Command 'ab' from package 'apache2-utils' (main)

Command 'ad' from package 'netatalk' (universe)

adb: command not found
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 4GivenByChrist:
Add ./ in front if the command. Ie

./adb devices
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
I led you down the wrong path. I had a brain freeze. I was thinking you were a previous linux / android user. My bad.

instead...

Power off the phone

Hold volume down and the power button. It should boot to the boot loader.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Put phone in boot loader. Tried both the ./adb devices and the ,/adb reboot bootloader commands and it says: bash: ./adb: No such file or directory.

Yes you are right I am a noob and need the Linux for dummies version of instructions.

Thanks for your help and patience.

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
Did the boot loader have something about alpharev at the top?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
No. It is still S-on and appears to still be the stock bootloader.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
I think you will need some more help from the alpha team. You can chat with them:

http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=alpharevx

They are pretty nice guys.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
I may just try and re-install Windows XP on my laptop and try this from XP before bothering the devs. Really hate to ask them before I try one more thing. I at least got Ubuntu going and it failed me at the same spot so am thinking that there may be something not setup just right on my phone for this to stop at the same spot with Windows 7 and Ubuntu. Just strange.

Thanks for your help

Jackie
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Adreneline420:
Confused.

Hey I'm wondering how can I tell if this will work for me. Do I have HTC Droid Incredible 2 (vivow) 0.97.0000? Here's my Software info:

Android V. = 2.2.1

Software V. = 1.34.605.4

PRI = 1.92_002

The question is, I guess, which versions are important so I know I can use this and S-off with my Dinc2. Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jbeenemd:
Adreneline420, yes you can s-off as you have Froyo. I had problems with getting s-off with my home desktop computer. Tired it with the installed Windows 7 and with a live DVD of Ubuntu. Neither would work. Then tried it from Windows XP on an old laptop and got it to work for me on the first try from the laptop. Am now s-off and rooted. If it does not work after a couple of tries then would switch computers and/or operating systems.:D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] LowFire82:
Doing an "lsusb" in linux should have a listing of "High Tech Computer"

Should tell you if linux sees it properly
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peyton20111:
Thanks this worked perfect when I got help.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Adreneline420:
Thanks! I forgot to Edit that I got it working. So far I've tried all the roms here, not particularly liking any. I think I'll stick with the debloated one for now! I certainly don't miss the trash Vz apps... excited! I can't wait for more Roms! :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] scruffguff:
I think I may have a problem

I ran the AlphaRev program, went to Clockworkmod recovery and am now stuck there. There is nothing but the CWM symbol on the screen and I'm too nervous to pull to battery, because that seems like my only option. Any help would be greatly, greatly appreciated.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cosmo33w:
S-Off but no super user access

OK, so i successfully loaded the alpharevX via linux process to get s-off, and it loaded CWM. Entered recovery in CWM and flashed both the su zip file and the rmk root set up.zip file . Both completed successfully but I re-booted and still no super user access? What am I missing??

My H_BOOT Settings:

VIVO_W XB SHIP S-OFF RL

HB-6.13.1002

RADIO 0.99.01.0225.2

eMMC-BOOT

CWM version: V4.0.0.4

Thanks for to all the support on this forum for this android noob....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] udg21:
does this work with mac osx?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Mudkip:
reading through the thread just wondering are you guys using the Beta on the alpharevx site? and when installing the custom boot loader what will happen if it screws up? I cant imagine that screwing with the boot loader is safe.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k_nivesout:
Your backups wouldn't work because they were made with a different recovery version.

If you need to have a functional device, I'd probably steer clear of kingdom rom until there's a (more) stable release.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheAtheistReverend:
Is it possible to go back to a previous recovery? Or is there another way to make those backups work?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cabbie12:
Is S-on after root possible? Now or in the future?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dnoyeb:
Yes. Jcase posted a guide on rootzwiki.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
ok that makes sense about the backups not working, so now im wondering if i got root or not. is it possible to achieve without ever reconnecting device to phone after alpharev s-off? i assume if something asks superuser permission and i allow then everything keeps on working and i obviously downloaded cm7 & everything is fine and phone is running llike "greased lightin' " burnin up the quarter mile, then it must be good to go right?

sorry for sounding so dumb, i usually do ok on my own figuring things out but all of this was beyond my knowledge by a mile. just requesting confirmation i made it to the finish line so i dont keep running after everyone went home haha
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k_nivesout:
If you're on a custom rom and have apps working that require superuser (root) permissions, then it sounds like you're set!

As for alternate recovery versions, there should be a list of recoveries that you can flash in hboot (like a radio). I think there is a list of recoveries on koush's (rom manager dev) site, maybe cyanogen's site too.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
I can't believe I achieved root all by myself with all these other people getting stuck on this process for the inc 2 & I don't even know what a radio is or what it does except play music (haha) no I heard the term but haven't the slightest... No offense about bein stuck everyone just giving myself a pat on the back I was pretty stressed for a min thinking I was screwed the same day I got this phone "WHEW!!" that's how I spell relief haha
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
Congrats. It's a liberating feeling, that's for sure. I still get the same feeling, and I've been loading custom firmware on my phones (for the most part) since my first smartphone.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
Liberating is an understatement haha thanks for the props
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
So I'm curious tho, someone else asked it a few posts back also but as far as stock backups not working, do I flash recovery version used to back them up then they should restore? Then reflash current recovery & backup again then restore my cm7 then I can restore both with same recovery?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k_nivesout:
Yes, that's what I'd try to do. Maybe see if you can restore your older backups without having to flash the older recovery. If it doesn't work, then it sounds like you know what to do.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
Cool thanks.. I don't know much about computers or software or programming & I'm self educated with this stuff, I'm still learning & I keep thinking I know what to do but the confirmation from u really helps :) I love this community & the people in it. I can't really contribute much but if anyone needs help with a garage door, I'm definitely ur guy haha happy modding everyone
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] joshfokis:
so i take it theres not one for 2.3.3 yet
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] penguin25:
Not from what I've been reading. Been reading through the forums every day. My phone updated to gb while I was downloading the files needed to root. Patience.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
Looks like I'm heading to the inc2 hopefully by the end if the week! Hope you guys will enjoy my work