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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Mekman:
When I boot into bootloader I can't select recovery from the list. Nothing happens when I press the volume keys. Any ideas why that is? I ran Alpharevx with no problems. I have SU etc. No problems with phone at all other than the fact that the only way I can get into recovery is through Rom Manager. This is a problem of course because if I ever run into a boot loop I can't get into recovery to fix things. Just stays on bootloader and eventually scans for any zips.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
You can't do anything until after it does that scan for zips.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] skafan2:
I can't wait! I get my inc2 later today... it's great to have such an influx of awesome devs.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheAtheistReverend:
Have you tried flashing another recovery (maybe a newer one) in Rom manager?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
Sorry if this is off topic some but can someone tell me how big the inc2 system partiton is.... Easy way to so it is go into system dir with rootexplorer and it should say at the top.... I won't have mine till prob Thursday and I want to get a head start on a ROM.... Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cvo515:
Go into /system? If so 374.54mb used...146.79mb free
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] peanut 475:
So I figured my stock backups I made before flashing my 1st rom on my dinc2 wouldn't restore because I updated my recovery to 4.0.0.8 from the 4.0.0.4 that I got from running alpharev. I reflashed the old recovery 4.0.0.4 from rom manager & I still can't restore stock backup. I checked the mb of the backup & based on size I assume its all there so what can I do? I also wonder how to find out why I couldn't restore the cm7 backup I made prior to trying to restore stock backup. I downgraded recovery AFTER backing up cm7 & reflashed newer recovery BEFORE trying to restore cm7 backup. After proof reading this before sending I realize I explained everything in the worst way.. Should I redo it or can u guys make sense of this?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cvo515:
FYI....this is on RMKs ota rooted Rom. As stock and debloated as it gets. Hope this helps...waiting for some sense 3 love.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ViperGeek:
You got that right! On a stock, rooted ROM, 'df' shows 432132K used, 126536K available.

- Dave
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
Sweet thanks expect something awesome soon!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cvo515:
Hey if it helps for some optimized love....anytime!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
ill have my inc2 tomorrow boys hopefully i cant help out some around here
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] shoman24v:
That will be awesome. Just wish I didn't have gingerbread :p
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jermaine151:
Root, what will you do if your Inc 2 arrives with Gingerbread on it?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
Well ill be stuck for awhile but I'm sure it won't be long b4 its rooted ill just keep building for the inc until it does
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jermaine151:
:) Unless someone has one of those XTC clips close to new castle to unlock it for you. :)

EDIT: Hoping yours comes with Froyo so you can show off some of your Rom skills soon!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Newt:
Same here bud but if not ill just get a head start building and release when I can test
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Kaze105:
Edit: posted in general section, nvm.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] iceman99393:
Gingerbread has been rooted thanks to revolutionary. Check em out!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nightrainbow:
Yeah!!

Says you can get root on Gingerbread....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] flyingreasemonkey:
Its true I just tested it on my girlfriends phone and aplharev has finally unlocked GB.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Mikem74:
Yep confirmed.... Soff on gingerbread and recovery installed correct.... Sweet
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stephenthetech:
is there a link? is it just http://revolutionary.io/ ? My wife has a incredible 2 im looking to s-off and get a custom rom running on
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tpbklake:
Yes that is the correct link.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] leerage:
Yeah, just go to revolutionary.io an download the version for your OS (Windows or Linux).

Then go to here: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary and download the HTC fastboot drivers if you are running Windows. When you go to do it, make sure you set your phone to USB debugging otherwise you will get stuck at "Waiting for device..."

Let it install clockwork when you are done and you're s-off'd with recovery. :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] woodmaster:
Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong, but my computer does nothing when I run revolutionary. Ubuntu Linux 11.04 Tried to run it from nautilus and from terminal. From terminal, it told me no such command found. I did have root privileges. I placed all the files for adb, cwm, and such into the same directory I'm running revolutionary from. Idk.

SENT FROM MY DINC2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MotorcycleMike:
I am already rooted. Flashed a few GB ROM's and was thinking of going back to Froyo and accepting the OTA update to GB. I know I will lose Root but will I then be able to get it back with the new release of Alpharev? I am not sure what my Hboot is or will be if I accept the OTA update.

Thanks!

Mike
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] franklin270h:
Have you added the appropriate udev rules? It's located in /etc/rules.d/51-android.rules.

You can get instructions here

And of course, simple thing, but make sure USB debugging is on

Don't know about revolutionary, but with alpharev you didn't need the sdk, adb, or anything really. Might just be an issue of not knowing what to do with your device is why I asked.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] woodmaster:
added the udev rules, still no dice. Yes USB debugging on, fastboot off(I know it's not needed yet), and Unknown App sources enabled. Phone plugged in and just charging. revolutionary just does nothing for me. Doesn't matter if I am su or not. Also tried to delete revolutionary and re d/l. Still same results.

EDIT: the revolutionary script in Linux needs to be run from terminal with root permissions by typing the following command in the directory you extracted the script to: <code>./revolutionary</code> that is all. Again you need to be su so depending on setup, you may need to type sudo and your password... Successfully s-off and rooted, CWM istalled(YAY!)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Dodolom:
Hi guys,

I used to have the Incredible S with T-Mobile in the US but my company is giving me a free phone so I just switched to the Inc 2 which is the same as Inc S of course.

Anyways, I easily achieved ROOT for my Incredible S but I am not having the same luck with the Inc2. Everything goes okay until the end and it says REBOOTING TO FASTBOOT (ONCE MOAR...) THEN I GET THE FAILED, GO HAVE A LEMONADE MESSAGE.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] shoman24v:
Re-download AlphaRevX there should be a newer version that fixes that.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Dodolom:
I got the latest version from their site and no luck. I just re-downloaded and re-did the whole process and still get the FAILED error. I am using 0.4pre4 version of the revolutionary btw.

EDIT: Hold on, just noticed that Revolutionary changelog link says Gingerbread Only for the Droid Incredible 2, my device is still on Froyo. I guess I will upgrade and try it again.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Dodolom:
So, all sorted out.

Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] XsMagical:
Hey guys, I using revolutionary on my friends Incredible 2, it accepted the key and went into bootloader but the loading screen is not moving. When i did the EVO 3d it was quick, does this take a while or what? Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] leerage:
The HBOOT should still be the same 0.97 HBOOT.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] leerage:
Reply to XsMagical

When I did my girlfriend's Inc2, the thing that took the longest for me was when it was trying to gain temp root. Once it got into HBOOT it went pretty quick.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
The developers at alpharev needed someone to test it, and I volunteered. It wasn't through a downloadable program. The lead developer had me connect to him through remote SSH and he did all the work.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pinakaeus:
Oh alright, do you have any estimate as to when this will be released?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
I'm not on the development team. But they did tell me *very* soon. I'd say within a week.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] applejacks108:
sorry i'm a nooob but i have some questions/make sure i get things right

1) s-off was found just not publicly available yet - we need s off so the phone doesn't reset everything at reboot.

2)we need alpharev software to install s-off, where do we get it?

3) i used the link above for the custom recovery and downloaded it from the dropbox. now what do i do with it >.< sorry!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] romma1:
Thank You AlphaRev Team! I will be upgrading to the DincIIand making a donation very very soon! :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kevin217:
Thanks guys, this is great news!! Once root is achieved you have my donation!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] spence341:
1. S-off allows you to install custom Roms and not lose them at reboot

2. As stated in numerous post, it is not publicly available (yet), when they release I am sure there will be a link.

3. You can't do anything with the custom recovery unless you have achieved root.

Not to be rude, but all these question can be found in the thread. One thing that is asked is that you read and look for answers before posting questions that have already been answered.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] balaams_ass:
Been waiting for this..... I'll hop out at lunch and secure my D2. I hope the dev community explodes for this phone as it has for the original.

Just like with the original Dinc a donation will be made as soon as reasonable root and recovery are made available.

THANKS
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ebobzin:
I would also like to donate for this root.

Thank You for being smarter then me.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] t0adman:
Yep, I'll kick in a donation when root shows up. I did it when the Imagio was cracked and when the Droid X was rooted. I'm all about it for this one too (bought my I2 yesterday! ahhh, the timing)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Relay:
Thank You AlphaRev Team! It's so good!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] applejacks108:
TeamAndIRC ✔ jcase

Please RT: how many users would be interested in pooling donations for a CM dev (we have one willing) to get CM on inc2?

if anyone is interested and wants to retweet it. i don't have a twitter :/
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] timmay2t:
Well at least they used the right Guinea Pig. If you were a fascinate dev then this thing should be a piece of cake lol.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prestontmitch:
Yes, it works on hboot .97. A custom hboot is flashed over .97 then the exploit is ran. Then the recovery loaded. Currently a working recovery in english doesn't exist. For now only the chinese one works.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
someone tweet the **** outta this!!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
I have never known any of those guys to be openly looking for money. I believe in giving to the community and devs certainly deserve anything they can get.

A better model is ... throw out a work in progress and as people see how much work it takes, users will donate. A system that works.

Yeah, I'm a little funny about this from the early days.

The word here is community.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
Not that I have any followers, since I just created a Twitter acct, I'm all for it...not that I can donate much at the moment either though..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dj_wires:
Nice

Great Work!!! Just got the Dinc2, got it temp rooted, and have been waiting for this.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
Another thing,

We are still a ways off.

1. S-OFF ---hopefully coming soon

2. clockwork recovery ----none yet (some Chinese version available)

3. Root ----I see Jcase has a working rooted kernel

4. Rom with protected root (fotakill or the like) ---hoping incs versions will be close

Lets get S-OFF first then worry about roms.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
We have 1, 2, and 3 buddy. I'll ask jcase to post the custom recovery.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] millerboy3:
mine wont do anything past "zergin root........ etc" anything i should have done? i got the htc drivers and did everything else to the T?

Incredible 2 with 2.3.3
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] leerage:
Maybe pull the battery and try again. Since you were able to enter the beta key, I'd say you already had usb debugging enabled. You also selected charge only? Maybe give a different usb cable a shot as well as trying a different usb connection. I know when I did it, it said zerging root for at least 1.5 min.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jdkzombie:
Do we know if this works for the htc sensation?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] leerage:
Yeah, it works for the Sensation.

www.revolutionary.io

http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] melgibson666:
I've already gotten my incredible 2 s-off with this, and now I'm trying to do the same with my girlfriend's phone and it keeps saying I'm entering an Invalid beta key, entered it like 20 times and still nothing. Redownloaded revolutionary still doing it. Any suggestions?

edit:Nevermind Apparently they put an uppercase I in my beta key which looked just like an l lol.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pigman46:
I just did copy-paste. Can't go wrong with that :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 144saint:
sim unlock

Sorry for the dumb question but i dont own a Dinc 2. Im doing this for someone else. Does the Revolutionary also unlock the sim lock to be used with any gsm carrier?

Thank you in advanced.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Matt Devo:
no, that's a separate issue
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 144saint:
Is there a way around that or just completely impossible?

I know its us sim locked. If you hear anything let me know please. I've used the gfree method on the g2 and mythouch and it worked great with the sim lock.

Thank you again. will be getting s-off in a few minutes.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
Nope
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tiffany84:
Hey, I'm trying to root a friends Inc 2 but his bootloader says .98 but he says that he's never updated? Is that the newest one and he won't be able to or what? Any help would be appreciated.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] times_infinity:
no method as of right now. only way know is xtc clip.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tiffany84:
I see. Thanks for the quick reply. So he's phone had been updated then and that's the newest bootloader correct?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] times_infinity:
you got it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Droid0351:
Any news on rooting the bootloader .98 with the new OTA. I just switched from the droid x to the Dinc2. I really like this phone compared to the x. I used to have a htc eris phone, actually I still have it. I was giving a free upgrade due to having issues with the x. I went through 6 droid x phones due to hardware failure with every phone. Looking forward to this phone until my upgrade next year.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tmlhodge:
looks like there is minimal progress on s-off for 2.3.4

cant wait though
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] andybones:
I'd find someone with a clip
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] loudaccord:
Silly me, I got a inc2 and couldn't wait to root it. I'll have to wait :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] JAS_21:
I cannot confirm, but I believe they are working on it. I saw a tweet from the AlpharevX team requesting the new bootloader file.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] IronMan187:
i was looking at the phones supported by the alpharev guys and i was noticing that the HTC Desire S has the same bootloader version 0.98.0000 that the Inc2 does is it possible that it would work for the inc2 .98?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tpbklake:
No. Use the inc2 hack kit by attn1 in the Dev section to downgrade and then you can use Revolutionary to S-OFF.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] reddawn1563:
Question about S-Off

Hey all quick question. So I just did everything and it worked great. Now however, I noticed that the screen in the corner appears to be coming up. Will the fix the screen now that I have S-Off and have technically voided the warranty? If not is there a way to turn S-On? Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jntdroid:
Is temp root available after the hboot is updated to .98? And should it work the same as it did before the Inc2 had perm? I'm only interested in the occasional app+data backup...

phoned in via Tapatalk...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sjpritch25:
You need to use the downgrade to .97 hboot
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jntdroid:
Even just for temp root? Shoot...

phoned in via Tapatalk...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] reddawn1563:
Issue with S-Off

Hi everyone I was hoping for a bit of help. My Inc 2 is on the fritz and I am getting a replacement sent from Verizon. I followed the instructions to get S-Off and it worked perfect. My issue is that I don't know if there is a way to turn S back on and I am concerned that Verizon will know I voided the warranty. If you could link me to the instructions on how to do so I would be grateful.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] riker147:
Maybe this?

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/1579-how-to-restore-to-stock-from-alpharevx-incredible-2-vivow-only/
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] reddawn1563:
I looked at that and I wants sure if AlpharevX was the name of a rom or if it was referring to the specific way the alpharevX team made the S-Off process. I followed the process on this page so if thats the case then hopefully this will work.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] RichAP:
In case someone else runs into this same issue, I could not get this to work on 2 Macs using VMWare Fusion with WinXP (even though the Bootload downgrade tool worked fine)

I tried different cables, uninstalling software, etc...

Eventually I tried it on Dell Dimension running Win7 and it worked right away!

Laughed at myself at 2am for trying to get it working on Fusion for 2 hours ;-)

I had run into a similar issue a while ago trying to upgrade a Blackberry for someone...must be something with USB passthrough on Fusion.

Rich
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] thktanuki:
So, if I already did the 0.97 one, do I need to change anything about it, now?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jadsru1:
I SECOND THIS... wasted a lot of times drying to do this on a mac through parallel. I will try on a windows later this week.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ChrisFSU:
I am trying to get S-Off on my phone. It's a Verizon Incredible 2, but it's now on PagePlus instead of Verizon.

In order to achieve S-Off with Revolutionary, I know I need 2.2.3. My problem is I currently have 2.2.1 and when I try and do an OTA update on my phone, I get an error ('SERVICE UNAVAILABLE Check for Software Update under Settings when service is available'). I am assuming this is because it is trying to check for an update though Verizon and this is Pageplus.

Am I out of luck or is there any way I can get 2.2.3 on here?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cac2us:
Did you try the downgrade thread?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1298990

Worth a try..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ChrisFSU:
It worked! I saw that this whole time but I have been reluctant to run it since I was upgrading, not downgrading. But I ran it and it worked. Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] thekylebrody:
Will this work for S-ON & Root with the .98 HBOOT?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] disconnecktie:
No. You have to downgrade to. 97 hboot in order for it to work. That is unless you want to use htcdev to unlock which isn't as good.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] itsraining2008:
my Incredible 2 already flash cwm and rooted. did i need to s-off for flash custom rom?

i got brick at htc logo.

hboot 1.04.0000

gb 2.3.4 china telecom

thx for answer.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kapilthio:
Can I download link ? I want to S-OFF 0.97 Froyo hboot. Revolutionary does not help with froyo hboot 0.97
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
whereve u been?

the last 17-18hrs have been super productive here.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] drtchocky:
I am just a bit excited for MIUI on this beast.... the battery life, the screen size. I am just waiting for Netflix/Skype Video and I will be happy.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] spence341:
It's not looking for money... Layherdaddy has gotten CM7 working on the thunderbolt. Someone asked him if he'd make it for Inc 2. He said donate an Inc 2 and he'd do it. Jcase threw the tweet out there... Dev's can't support every phone out there and since many jumped to the thunderbolt when it came out they don't have. A spare $600 laying around to buy another phone.

It's kinda like stone soup... If everyone contributes something, you will have a great experience in the end.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] balaams_ass:
Yeah that /\ x 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] t0adman:
The nice part is that it won't require $600. I just bought my brand new in box I2 yesterday from a private seller for $300.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] CannibalAngel:
Can't wait for AlphaRevX's release that supports the Incredible 2 (and the English recovery)! I've longed root ever since I got this phone to replace my rooted original Incredible. Will donate to AlphaRevX as soon as I get S-OFF. Hopefully they get it released by this weekend so I have something to do while I am at work ;-)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] eganraC:
outstanding!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
This is amazing, can't wait for the release!

Sent from my HTC Droid Incredible 2
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
I see lots of progress but we need each part. Guys asking for roms before they have released the S-OFF fix to us is a little cart-before-horse.

I did find this website with some interesting instructions.

http://androidtricks.net/htc-incredible-s-htc-incredible-2-s-and-permanent-root-alpharev-x-73
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] billquinn1:
Misunderstood. Phone donation is necessary at times. Sorry I popped off.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] CannibalAngel:
Anyone try this yet? Interested in seeing if it works for the Inc 2 and if the recovery is English.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] 4GivenByChrist:
This is still only for the Incredible S not the Verizon Incredible 2...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SoCalSpecialist:
thats a given.

users with out the know how or the behind the scenes demographics of all think "ok something was released..can we get a rom yet"?

"its like a kid on a long car ride...are we there yet"

but as it stands id sit tight for the next 48 to 72hrs .. and see whats reported by xgunther considering he is the AlphaRev lab rat lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] littlebo:
Any more lab rat slots available ? :D

Its funny to see , s-off still isnt released to public but top of dev forum r full of candies for rooted guys.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mykenyc:
Most people besides gunther who have S-OFF probably are outside of the United States and get it already S-OFF or used the xtc clip method i believe.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mountaineerndixie:
It is very strange. Oh well, there is obviously some reason it hasn't been released to us. There are like 3 different people posting files between here and RootzWiki. I'm just collecting them all like a squirrel collecting nuts for winter. Smh...

Yup...Tapatalk'd
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
The devs at alpharevx simply don't want to waste time building the dinc2 into the open beta. It'll be incorporated into the public release, which I'm told will be very soon.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] t0adman:
He has spoken! :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jlee85:
I'm on the edge of my seat. I must change this damn ugly Google search apk.

Sent from a root access withdrawal/detox facility.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheAtheistReverend:
I think my F5 is gonna break...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TB13:
Yea I have been glues to my PC for days now waiting for this. Once it gets released I will be so happy. Gunther could you ask for a date? Or is soon the best answer we are gonna get?