yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k_nivesout:
If you're using insurance (which I'm assuming would be the case since the manufacturer's warranty doesn't cover physical damage) then it really shouldn't matter if you're rooted or not.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] chardie26:
i have S-off on but my su privileges and CWM will not work what am I doing wrong here
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Robert235:
I had the same problem,this guide had helped me http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160814
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cosmo33w:
S-Off but no superuser access

OK, so i successfully loaded the alpharevX via linux process to get s-off, and it loaded the CWM. Entered recovery in CWM and ran the su zip file . It ran successfully but I re-booted and still no super user access? Is the solution in the super user settings?? Some other su files to update?

Thanks for to all the support on this forum for this android noob....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wayne2410:
i believe on the main page there is a patch file which includes super user access.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] wayne2410:
S-OFF

Hopefully someone can answer this very difficult question...Ok so thanks to AlphaRevx my phone is now s-off however can I now scan the internal/memory of the phone in real time or do I have to do a file dump and scan through the file?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] eth3rton:
First of all Thank you AlphaRevX! Successfully achieved S-off!! Woot!!

I am trying to install CM7. I thought CW was installed after I ran the AlphaRev X program but I can not boot into recovery/CW. Maybe I am doing it wrong. Vol up/power should do it? I downloaded Rom Manager from the market and it told me I needed SU privileges... ect... What am I doing wrong here? When I tried to run Alpha again it politely asked me what I thought I was doing as S-off was already achieved....
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tpbklake:
You may need to turn FASTBOOT off. Check in Settings -> Applications and make sure the Fast Boot checkbox is not checked. Then the Volume Down/Power Key combo should get you into HBOOT and you can select RECOVERY to get into ClockworkMod.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] eth3rton:
Thanks!! In CW now..! Any idea how to fix SU? Rom Manager said I needed SU permissions prior to using it. I thought I gained SU when I went S-off? Do I just flash CM7 now? I have it ready to go on my MicroSD.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] eth3rton:
Had the same problem! Thanks for the link(s)!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] alil2cul4u:
====================================
| AlphaRevX HBOOT S-OFF tool 0.2pre5 |
====================================

Waiting for device...
Found your device: ADR6350 (vivow-0.97.0000, Android: 2.3.3, ROM version: 2.18.605.4)

This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.
Please visit: h t t p : / / alpharev. n l /x / beta for more information.

Enter beta key [ serial: HT143MA12284 ]: mzk30HPwGO0YG2Y7
Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!

Acquiring root (method 2)...
(if we hang here for a *long* time [15mins+], please reboot your phone and try again.)
Failed to get root! :(
ubuntu@ubuntu:~$

That is what happens to me, I have tried both Windows 7 and ubuntu 9.04. I am using a new Compaq Presario CQ57... In Linux do I have to install any drivers or anything? In windows I installed the drivers specified at alpharev. n l / x / beta and I dont have sync or anything else from HTC on my computer! I cannot figure out what could be causing it.. I have debugging on, I have fastboot off and power saver on, could the power saver effect it? I had fastboot on at first then retried and it still wont work... I saw somewhere that bootloader has to be flashed, is this something i have to do, or is it something Alpharev is doing? Do I have to keep an internet connection? Would using my evo as usb tether have an effect on it? I am running Ubuntu 9.04 and my ethernet nor wifi will work so i resorted to usb tether.. If anyone has any ideas just let me know. Also tell me which OS to use with your idea! Thanks, Julian

I had to seperate links because I have under 8 posts..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] riker147:
I'm far from an expert, but it looks like you have Gingerbread (Android: 2.3.3) and, as of right now, you are not able to get rooted.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] alil2cul4u:
Oh, I must have understood wrong, I thought this beta was for the gingerbread update? and why wouldnt it work if the hboot versions are the same? Would I have to RUU back to froyo and s-off there then find a rooted GB rom?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] JungleJiujitsu:
After running the AlphaRevX tool and selecting yes to DL and install a recovery the window on my PC closed and my phone stayed on the boot loader screen, so after a few minutes of nothing else happening, I just manually select reboot and it took me right back into my phone. If I try to re-run the tool, it says "device already has Hboot and is S-OFF" but I still don't have root, so whats next?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] k_nivesout:
You'll have to manually flash a recovery then flash the superuser zip. I don't have the links handy, but the threads are in this forum.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nocode99:
I think they've released a new version but it doesn't specify if it will work on the latest OTA's. Anybody give it a shot yet?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Kaze105:
According to people who posted in the general section and other threads in dev section, it will not work for Inc2 people with GB.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mastaworm:
Nope definitely doesn't work on 2.3.3 :(
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] daloot8732:
I just talked to @attn1 on the IRC #revolutionanry Channel. I was told that it the version works with the Hboot vr. 97.0000 but, 2.3.3 GB was a no go for now. The rest is still being sorted out. Wish OTA would die and go to... and take GB with it!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Mekman:
I am unable to select recovery or any other option while in the bootloader screen. Nothing happens when I press the volume keys. After a bit it scans for a zip and the only options I have after that are to install or not install the zip or press power to reboot. I've been rooted since the second release of the windows version of AlphaRevX. I'm afraid I'll end up with a boot loop, which I've managed to avoid so far, and not be able to get into recovery via the the bootloader screen. As it is I can only access recovery via the rom's settings or Rom Manager. Did something not go right in the rooting process? Or am I just missing something very simple?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Sic123:
Its because you have either a radio or a recovery on the root of your sdcard labeled PG32IMG rename that or delete it and it will quit trying to install it when you enter the bootloader
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] junknstuff:
just wanted to add my .02 for those who rushed to the end of the thread: DON'T use Puppy Linux

you can make it work, but it takes a lot of effort and patience. head over to ubuntu and grab their liveCD instead.

i'm s-off thanks to alpharev!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Mekman:
Awesome, thanks so much! Something simple indeed. This is my first HTC phone.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] EFINInc:
Hello, I'm new here but not new to Android. Just got the INC2 and tried the Ubuntu CD to lackluster results so I went back to the WINDOWS version and got S-off through it, but when I tried to go to recovery through the s-off bootloader to load the su... File, and after pressing the power/select button to choose recovery I get a black screen with a red triangle with a "!"....

any ideas?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nocode99:
I'm assuming you weren't on the latest OTA update?

I can't seem to locate where someone ask this, but if I did a factory reset, would this allow me to root the phone or is there firmware that's preventing me from rooting my phone?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] smadonna1986:
invalid beta means you have to retype the key again remember it is CASE sensitive ....anything going with android 2.3.3 i still do theming for sdx on my samsung moment but would like to start theming my incredible 2. Stupid verizon for pushing the update.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tpbklake:
That indicates that ClockworkMod was not installed during the S-OFF procedure. Did you get prompted to install CWM? If not, then you need to flash CWM before moving on to the rooting/su step.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1122694
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] stephenthetech:
Thanks this worked great on my wife's dinc2. 1 question though....I installed the revolutionary cwm and it works great, but rom manager doesnt recognize it. Rom manager offers to flash cwm, would that work now that I have s-off and a custom rom or do we just stay with revo cwm and just forget about rom manager?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
yeah im redownloading ubuntu now, used to use it...now i wish i didnt go back to windows
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Let you know in a few. Downloading and setting up Live CD to give it a run. I would think it should work.

Hopefully. :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] blazingwolf:
I don't see a reason it wouldn't.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Nachobass25:
I've never had anything but contempt for the Linux computers set up at my job... until today!

The down side? I've got an XTC clip on its way as we speak... had to see that one coming -____-
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Same here, don't feel too bad.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cooljames2186:
So is it epic fail to attempt this on Windows?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
Fail yes, epic, probably. They're aware of the issues. Just saw on Twitter they are pulling Windows ver.

Linkage: https://twitter.com/#!/alpharevx/status/89541453570772992
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
currently...yes, you can either download ubuntu just to do this(the route im taking)or you can wait until they fix it, which i wouldnt figure will take longer than maybe sunday worst case...best case tonight
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cooljames2186:
Thanks, bud...that sucks, but at least people are finally a bit happy. I can wait a bit longer...but since i've downloaded everything no harm in trying right!? lol :cool:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
Installing ubuntu now, hope it works.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bik2101:
instructions on how to do it in linux? i have a linux live cd but i have no idea how whats next.. obviously i need to boot into the linux environment, but what about after that.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bettadaze:
baseband 0.99?

can this even be attempted with 0.99? just bought a used DI 2 today, so was hoping to get back to CM7 like on my DI 1.

anyway to downgrade? havent any luck with searches.

thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] attn1:
Why install it if you don't want it? just use the livecd
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
your most likely gonna need an x-clip....

http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/XTC,Clip,PAYG,Pay,As,You,Go,,Red,305706.php?prod=305706
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
I don't know if you will be able to do it with a live cd. You need usb support, drivers, etc. I haven't tried it but doubt it will work and I wouldn't risk it. Just use a full linux install or wait for the windows release. Never take shortcuts when rooting.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] b0gman:
Which serial number does alparevx want
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
They give you the serial number
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] RotoRooter:
Just extract the archive file to the desktop then open the terminal application. CD to /home/ubuntu/Desktop. Plug the phone in with debugging enabled. Now run the following command. "sudo ./alpharevx". Follow the prompts.

Edit: And yes, it does work with a live CD. Enjoying the S-OFF now.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Wolffstarr:
Ever used an Ubuntu Live CD? Kubuntu boots from a usb key into LiveCD mode with full graphics, sound, and USB support.

If it won't work with LiveCD, something is terribly wrong. Your biggest issue is having the space in the ramdisk it runs from to download it, and using UNetbootin and a usb key for live system boot solves that.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] sk0t:
Reader earlier someone tried doing it via VMware.. Probably failed with Windows, but worked for me with Linux.

Donations totally coming with my next paycheck.. Damn party I'm throwing tomorrow took all my extra cash..
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
Oh, I was expecting you to need a full adb install. Not home right now so didn't even download it yet...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] b0gman:
Ran and aquired root it offered to download the latest CWM and flash so I accepted and its stuck at flashing im afraid to unplug it
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] TheWh0leTruth:
You are the man sir!!!!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] RotoRooter:
You should be OK. It failed to download for me too and dumped me to a command prompt. S-OFF is already achieved at that point. Just flash CWM using the steps in the other thread.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
Trying on ubuntu but program won't start, downloaded Linux version and can't get it to work. Not too familiar with Linux anyone no why? Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
I'm having the same problem on puppy linux. I install the linux version and then open the console and type sudo ./alpharevx and it says command not found. The package says alpharevx-3 now because I've tried it a few times. Any idea what I'm doing wrong linux users?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nimdae:
I have completed this successfully using my linux box. I'm now working on getting me some CM7 :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
pretty sure you have so CD to the location first. CD /home/"username"/Desktop

then run the sudo command :)

also running in VMware works, i just did it

S-off and PROUD lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] b0gman:
How do I use adb in linux to push cwm since you already pulled that off
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
You guys probably didn't cd into the desktop. Very important to be in correct directory or it won't see the file. If you type ls, you should see the file you copied into the desktop.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] b0gman:
most of the time cd Downloads

Capitalization matters instead of puppy I might recomend Ubuntu or Fedora which are "full distros" vs puppy which appears to give more issues
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
I'm not sure what the username would be, as I didn't set one.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
I didnt use the SDk or ADB. Alpharevx flashed the recovery for me. its nice and blue lol also i did all of this using ubuntu and VMware.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] b0gman:
ADB in linux anyone I dont know how to use it

sorry to repost but I dont want it to get burried in the flurry
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
Yeah i know, the instructions they are following told them to copy and paste the file onto the desktop so I was just avoiding confusing them.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
If you click on places (top bar on screen), then navigate to the desktop folder similar to how you would do it on windows, ubuntu will give you the folder path towards the top of the folder you are in.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
click on system>preferences> Aboutme. your username will be on the top right.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cambunch:
Guys, once you get into CWM, don't forget to make a nandroid backup first thing!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
"ADB in linux anyone I dont know how to use it

sorry to repost but I dont want it to get burried in the flurry"

From what people are saying you don't even need to touch adb for this.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
Can't find either of those. I guess I'll try ubuntu
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Nasty64:
The Ubuntu live CD worked! Thanks for the help guys!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] RotoRooter:
Drag and drop the file into the open terminal window. The full path will appear on the command line. Write it down, backspace over the text, then run your command.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jonathon2011:
oh! which distro are you using? those are the instructions for ubuntu....its pretty easy once you get the hang of it :) happy rooting!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] devator22:
Trying to get puppy to work. It claims sudo is not a valid command. I get the program to run, but it doesn't find my device.

Both device and pc recognize that it is connected. USB debugging is enabled
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
Lol I thought you were using ubuntu.

Sent from my Droid Bionic
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
Thanks but I'm trying ubuntu now, once it burns to my cd. I wasn't having any luck with puppy.

I was using puppy but I'm gonna try ubunto momentarily.

I couldn't even get the program to run lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] tuner_racer:
http://pastebin.com/4C9Sz77d

Wrote this for people who are unexperinced/new to linux/ubuntu.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ignitionnight:
I have S-Off. I love you alpharev. Seriously, I want to buy you flowers and take you on dates.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HeroOfTime:
You are a saint!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] aerdely:
Well worked in ubuntu now just have to flash recovery. Thanks for your help guys.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
One quick question. Ubuntu up and running with Live CD. The AlphaRevX starts running fine through terminal. Then it starts waiting for device but doesn't see it. I'm assuming that's because I don't have the USB drivers installed correctly. I went back to the first post and clicked the link to download the USB drivers but nothing worked with that. It was an exe file that downloaded.

Any suggestions on the drivers? I know that's the hang up at this point.

And thanks for the help on this process again. I'd never messed with Ubuntu but like the looks of it and believe I'll have a new project.

Appreciate the help on the drivers.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Wolffstarr:
Run the command "sudo ./alpharevx" without quotes.

You don't have superuser privileges unless you use sudo, and that means the program won't be able to see the USB devices.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] pol45:
So we can't use it in windows at this moment ?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] devator22:
Ironically, if I had just sucked it up in the beginning and waited ten minutes to download ubuntu, I would be rooted by now. But instead, I am waiting 15 minutes for ubuntu to d/l...unfortunately, my old version of ubuntu does not seem to work on my new computer.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Y'all are absolutely AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] will survive:
i've read that linux and mac are based off of the unix system. with that considered, will this work off the mac terminal??? or am i missing something here...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HeroOfTime:
I'm having the same issue, running VirtualBox on my Mac. I can't get it to recognize my device. Any suggestions? It shows up as being connected to my computer, it just won't show in Ubuntu.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nimdae:
The Linux download is a Linux binary. It will not execute on a mac.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] will survive:
thanks for the info... didn't realize that since i have very little experience with linux.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MotorcycleMike:
before my blinking prompt it says 'ubuntu@ubuntu:~/Desktop$

Then I type sudo ./alpharevx

I keep getting 'command not found'

I extracted the alpharevx to my desktop and can see it there
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cloiselle:
LMAO.

going as far as reinstalling ubuntu just to use alpharev.

laughing my all the way to the bank with my xtc clip on this one.

thanks for the lulz.

/ done trollin'
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dannyg37:
this worked great for me took less than 5 min to do everything, this is awesome!!!!!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jaydizman:
This is awesome! I'm happy for you guys. And some said this phone might never be rooted psssh! Now if AphlaRev can just root my evo 4g 2.3 OTA lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
When I get to step 12, it says "[sudo] password for matt:. I try and type in the password I chose but no letters come up and nothing happens. If I hit enter, and try to type it in, it cuts me off and says Sorry, try again. What's going on? lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] flyingreasemonkey:
Thank you every one, both here and at alpharev. It has been worth the wait

Free at least
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] :
Wow thanks guys. Perfect! Donation on its way soon!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] MotorcycleMike:
Ok...got S-Off. Didn't get the clockwork recovery though. Typed small 'y'. i think that was the problem. how can I get it to ask again?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] kingsway8605:
I feel dirty now that I am rooted even though I trolled them for 2 weeks. I am going to go shower.

Sent from my Droid Bionic
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] bluedegeon:
So this isn't working with Windows 7 x64 at the moment? Also is the guide from wiki roots a good guide to use?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
A healthy donation might make up for that. Some. ;)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
Actually just used the LiveCD here and worked quickly and easily. And left S-OFF reversible. I can live with that.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] devator22:
I also had trouble with the automatic recovery. So, how do I flash the recovery manually? I downloaded the custom one xgunther posted a while back, but I've no idea how to get fastboot to take commands or anything. Do I need adb? I can use either linux or windows, I am booted in linux right now.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] logan4434:
SUCCESS!!!!!you guys just earned a donation:D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] AngelsPunishment:
I got it. Finally rooted. Thank you for your help and thank you alpharevx!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cvo515:
Damn....too bad I have a mac. Looks like when the windows version drops ill be heading back to my parents.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Guitarplay825:
I have the same problem. Any help with this issue would be awesome. I downloaded ROM Manager and Superuser, but ROM Manager says that Superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su" and I must root my phone. Please help us!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mountaineerndixie:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134520
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] cloiselle:
you boys got me with the " reversable " s off without DOUBT.

but still.... microsoft / alpha = fail of the week :rolleyes:

happy modding boys !
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mountaineerndixie:
Then this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1160745
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] xgunther:
You need to be S-Off, then you need to flash a custom recovery in fastboot (I posted one on this forum)

Then you need to flash a ROM that has root packaged, there are a slew of them here.

Then you'll have root, THEN you can flash the latest recovery with ROM Manager.

(I said "then" a lot)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nicrallred:
Please help I have linux up and running on Virtual machine and what not i drag the file into terminal but I for some reason cannot get it to find my device all it says is waiting for device!! anybody know what I need to do. Then again this is my first time working with virtualbox and linux together
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jkhonea:
you have to type "sudo" in front of the command to give it the ability to see the USB devices. So it would be something like "sudo /home/ubuntu/desktop/alpharevx". Or wherever your alpharevx location is. Basically, get sudo in front of it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nicrallred:
I did so, typed in the password and still says Waiting for device....

like when i hover over the usb icon at the bottom right of the screen it says no usb devices attached
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] HeroOfTime:
I found out that VirtualBox isn't the easiest to use. You have to search for ways to mount your phone to the virtual system. The easiest way to do all of this is to run Linux from the disk.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] knipp21:
are you on usb debugging with your phone? set for charge only? the usb drivers **** is only for windows (things like this are why im 100% linux)

try closing terminal and starting from scratch so i can follow whats going on