yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Incredible S] Vickedv5:
Trouble

yeah i would love to follow this one but the files are not available for downloading...whn ever i click the links thy are not getting downloaded...

i'm a total noob so if you dont mind could post a link to an alternative tutorial..its much appriciated...
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
The best advice I can give a noob is to learn how to search this forum. This procedure works. Just because the links are out of date, learn to search and find the files you need. You will learn more because it will force you to read and learn and it will be a bigger benefit for you in the long run.
[HTC Incredible S] Vickedv5:
Help!!!!!!

i have followed all the steps from the post and flashed it sucessfulyy.. :victory: but one tiny little problem my phone is not getting pass the HTC Slapsh screen...so i went into the recovery mod and installed the zip file again still no luck its not getting pass the HTC screen...help guys,,:(
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You have missed the step where you need to flash the boot.img from the ROM's zip file in FASTBOOT USB mode. Please read the instruction carefully.
[HTC Incredible S] Jenham:
Very nice thread for first-timers ;) Great job :good:
[HTC Incredible S] anonymousss:
i am stuck at android screen (unlocking bootloader)

can anyone help ?

ps i already unlocked my phone using this method once and relocked it by mistake

now i am trying again :S

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how long does it take to unlock the bootloader ?? like 10 mins or smthing??
[HTC Incredible S] crazykim:
from your script do i need to downgrade or just flash it???
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
The purpose of this procedure was to show how to flash a custom recovery and a custom ROM after you unlock the IncS bootloader using the HTCDEV.com procedure.

This does not require that you downgrade. If you have a stock ROM that has an unlockable bootloader, this will allow you to be able to flash custom ROMs without downgrading or getting S-OFF.
[HTC Incredible S] james1196:
What are you stuck with, the actual htcdev procedure?
[HTC Incredible S] mrtesting:
Finally able to log into HTC dev and unlock the bootloader ! Thanks guys
[HTC Incredible S] eshol:
best ever instruction for newb. Thanks
[HTC Incredible S] paragkate09:
help guys

plz help me anyone .i did all steps as instructed in tut. but now my htc incredible s is not moving beyond splash screen. i tried to recover from recovery but still no success. backed up data not able to restore rom to original state .what should i do .plz help anyone.

htc incredible s

unlocked bootloader

vivo put ship s on rl

hboot 2.02.002

radio 3831.18.0011 m

emc boot
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Did you by any chance flash a rom without fastboot flashing the boot.img?

If that's not the case we might need some more information :) Welcome to xda buddy
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You missed the very important step for unlocked bootloaders!

You need to manually flash the boot.mg from the ROM's zip file in FASTBOOT USB mode. Check the steps again.
[HTC Incredible S] kalyanroxx:
can we use virtuous infinity

bro can we use virtuous infinity instead of cm7
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Yes, absolutely.
[HTC Incredible S] kalyanroxx:
had a prob

I did it exafteractly as u said but mobile got stuck after installing Rom ...screen sucked after rebooting showing HTC screen wat to do plz help
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Did you manually flash the boot.img file in FASTBOOT USB mode after you flashed the ROM?

That is an important step that you always have to do when dealing with the unlocked bootloader.
[HTC Incredible S] kalyanroxx:
can i flash beats audio

bro can i flash beats audio without any side effects becoz my hboot is unlocked and s on
[HTC Incredible S] Pauly BC:
works perfectly if you follow the instructions to the letter

This takes a little time and read carefully, but it works perfectly. Happily modding along now!
[HTC Incredible S] niftycalls:
Help needed desperately *** LYNT****

Hey Buddy,

hope you are doing good.

i have an incredible S, and had ICS 4 on it.

i followed your steps exactly like you mentioned in your 1 page, and now have cynaogen on my mobile.

The problem is.. is dont like it much and want to get back to my ICS 4.

i am not an expert, and only with the help of ur detailed info, i was able to carry out the operation.

Now, assuming, i do not have a back up, and i want to restore my phone.. is there a step by step instructions, with download files available??

i need it desperately...

i know that few of you will be upset with my question as i m sure this is answered before, but i need an exactly step by step info with the download files just like urs......

please give me directions...

Regards...
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Hey mate, I would say welcome but you've been a member much longer than most of us lol

Sorry but I have to go against what you said, and recommend that you flash a custom rom.

If you just want to go back to stock ICS sense 3.6, why not flash a custom sense 3.6 rom?

Have a look at these two, the first is completely stock with root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1908187

Or this one has more tweaks and things. Its more optimised and still looks/behaves like stock.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1088498

By flashing a custom rom like these, you're getting more or less the same experience, without the risk of bricking by trying to get it back to stock

Plus you have the flexibility to flash another rom in the future if you want :) Venom Viper is just around the corner ;P

Sorry to go off on a tangent and not really answer your question, but I strongly suggest flashing another rom rather than returning to stock.

To do this you would start at step 8 of the guide, but with another rom. Good luck :)
[HTC Incredible S] niftycalls:
Thanks...

hahaha.. yes.. i have been following XDA since my windows 6.0 days... but on and off....

i totally agree to what you have just said, and i am goin to follow the 2nd link that you provided.....

i am just not a very big fan of cyanogen, but the 2nd link looks good to me...

thaks a lot for your advice...

i will let you know the outcome.....
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Okay, good luck :) Easy and not risky or dangerous if you follow the instructions
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Answer is here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32487827&postcount=1951

Off topic :)
[HTC Incredible S] neelgangrade:
little help and confusion

I have a confusion here, i followed ur steps and stuck at RECOVERY.IMG.

i just wanted to know, shud i go for CWM recovery or 4EXT touch recovery RC5 !

in ur process its written that u shud use Clockworkmod recovery, and i am very much familier to it too, like i used it in HTC HD2, :D

but i downloaded that Android revolution HD 3.0.1 ! and also that stock rooted rom version 2 !

in both the ROMs , dey adviced that i shud go for 4EXT recovery. i have the img of 4ext recovery, can i flash it right away ? i hope dere shudnt be any problem ! just a little bit scared of flashing 4ext recovery ! help me ! if m doing something wrong ! m plugged in ! :confused:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
I too was a steadfast CWM user, but once I installed 4EXT touch I have not regretted it.
[HTC Incredible S] neelgangrade:
thanks ..m gonna flash 4EXT recovery touch !

and i also wanna ask u smthing ... i have downloaded the ICS version rooted busybox version 2 ...whats d difference between v1 and v2 .. can i flash it right away from the sd card and den flash the boot.img ... will it work ?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Version 1 would only work if you had BlackRose S-Off HBOOT installed. Version 2 should work with any HBOOT, including the unlocked versions. For the unlocked HBOOT, flash the ROM and then manually flash the boot.img in FASTBOOT USB mode.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
Stuck at step 7!!!

I'm facing a problem following this guide, when I try to flash recovery (step 7) it does not finish and stays at writing 'recovery'... forever!

Below is the output of command prompt on a windows 7 64-bit PC:

D:\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img

sending 'recovery' (3726 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.179s]

writing 'recovery'...

Moreover, after issuing the command on PC I cannot make any selection (move cursor using Vol key) on the phone's fastboot menu, I have to pull the battery to get out of this waiting prompt and when I pull the battery/USB cable I receive the following message at CMD:

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 327.786s

D:\android-sdk\platform-tools>

Plz help my phone does not boot past the HTC while logo....
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You didn't provide enough information. What is your HBOOT version? Did you successfully UNLOCK the bootloader?
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
My HBOOT is 2.00 and yes I successfully unlocked the boot loader..,
[HTC Incredible S] HcNguyen111:
Considering the previous steps were successful, the only other thing I can think of is that you have not, or have incorrectly installed the HTC Drivers, hence fastboot is unable to connect to, or even find your phone.

Reinstall HTC Sync, reboot your system, then try again.

Just Google "HTC Sync" and the download page for it is the first result.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
Well I don't think it's a problem of drivers coz fastboot is working that's how I got the identifier token to unlock bootloader, also at the CMD it does say 'OK' for sending the file but it gets stuck on 'writing recovery' .......

Let me know if it is still possible tht drivers are the culprit I can give tht a try...
[HTC Incredible S] HcNguyen111:
Obtaining the identifier token doesn't require the drivers (to my knowledge) which is why it worked. I'd recommend installing/reinstalling HTC Sync, and see where that takes you.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
Ok I uninstalled HTC Sync, restarted, downloaded the latest version from HTC , installed, restarted, plugged the phone to USB, booted to fastboot USB mode (I can't boot normally), issued the command to flash recovery and the result is still same....it stays on the "writing 'recover'..."

What to do now pls help!
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
Try to download that recovery again, it all seems like the file is corrupted.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
I have tried with two versions of CWM, older one (V4) downloaded from revolutionary.io.... still the result is same
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
Try this

fastboot erase recovery

fastboot reboot-bootloader

fastboot erase cache

and then try to flash recovery.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
failed on the first command here is the output:

D:\Softwares\DEV\android-sdk\platform-tools>fastboot erase recovery

erasing 'recovery'...

FAILED (remote: not allowed)

finished. total time: 0.016s

....
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
Then I don't have a clue. It all seems like your phone isn't unlocked, but it is unlocked. Try to relock and unlock again.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
Okay I tried to relock, as soon as I issue the command the phone restarts automatically (normal boot which remains on HTC logo):

On the screen it does say success, here is the output:

>fastboot oem lock

...

(bootloader) Lock successfully...

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 1.019s

When I reboot into bootloader, it still stays *** UNLOCKED ***

It should have changed to *** RELOCKED ***....... right???
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
It should.

Now I'm totally out of clues.

It all looks like you have problems with bootloader.

EDIT:

Try to download correct ICS RUU for your device, unpack rom.zip, remove everything from zip except hboot and android-info.txt, rename zip to PG32IMG.zip, put it to the root of your SD card, reboot to bootloader and see what will happen.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
So what if I have problems with bootloader? I can't repair it??? Is my phone bricked??!!
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
See my edit.
[HTC Incredible S] ady_ali:
Ok did that, first of all I was unable to delete any files from within rom.zip, tried with WinRAR, 7-zip (cannot even open the file using win explorer). So extracted the zip, deleted all the files except the two and then zipped those files back using WinRAR (best compression). Copied tht to root of mmc, booted to bootloader, it quickly scans the card then shows "Parsing PG32IMG.ZIP" for blink of eye and then comes back to the main menu with same options as before...

What's next...
[HTC Incredible S] RmatriX1218:
Sorry, it may feel sily at this level,

but can you rename platform-tools to simpler one and put platform-tools folder to simpler path say,

c:\tools..

then have a try...
[HTC Incredible S] GloFlow:
Phone hangs on reboot at HTC logo

Hello All

I used the revolutionary tool to achieve S-OFF and i have rooted my phone

My HBOOT is 6.13.1002

I unlocked the sim and the phone is now with Koodo

It was the bell/verizon version with the silver chrome accents on the front.

I had stock gingerbread installed updated. Worked fine, no problems with root.

I am trying to install a custom rom on my phone.

After much deliberation i settled on the Sabsa Prime rom.

Followed the instructions.

The MD5's matched.

"After you flash the custom ROM, you need to manually flash the boot.img file in the custom ROM's zip file in FASTBOOT USB mode using the command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img"

I did that twice after installing rom

"After flashing the boot.img, you may need to install the ROM one more time (if the phone cannot boot). But this time, do not wipe any cache. Just install the ROM from Recovery."

Also tried this

I am using 4ext for my recovery because i love the touch interface.

I also installed HTC Sync and the stuff from the SDK.

Also I tried installing Nik's jellybean evolution and it worked no problem, didn't even have to reflash boot.img.

Also I am posting in this thread and not in the Sabsa Prime one because this is my first post.

The only difference that i can see between the two roms would be that Sabsa Prime uses the Aroma Installer.

I waited for 20-30 mins at the HTC screen and nothing happened.

I have tried to install the ROM about 4 to 5 times now and no luck so far.

I am really hoping to get Sabsa Prime on the phone as it is or is almost fully stable with everything working.

Thanks guys for your help.
[HTC Incredible S] Noxmarco:
Hi guys, I'm searching info for Root and S-off an up-to-date Incredible S stock, no dev-unlock.

Can I follow this guide (I am asking because it was written an year ago)

Thanks a lot
[HTC Incredible S] MrSenne:
Giving is your hboot version would be usefull. :)
[HTC Incredible S] Noxmarco:
Sure, but it's not my phone and my friend is not able to start in bootloader...

Soon I will get that version and I post the number here.
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Turn the phone off, take the battery out. Then, put the battery back in and hold both volume down and power at the same time, for about 5 secs until the bootloader screen shows

Post what it says at the top, should be like 2.02 s-on or something

Sent from my AOSP'd ViperVivo
[HTC Incredible S] ronydragon:
Phone Bricked

Hi all,

I have Unlocked my HTC incredible S from htcdev.com .

Then installed 4ext recovery and rooted my phone using superuser.

I Installed an app to install fonts. While installing a font my phone restarted and got stuck on HTC logo.

Then I read some where that you can use RUUs to get your phone working (Since i didnot have any backup!!my bad.).

I had updated to Official ICS version. I Downloaded ICS RUU. It showed Error 151. Then I researched and realised that you need to relock to run an RUU. Did that and It showed me Error 131. Then I researched and got to know that I need to create a Gold card.

So read the GUIDE by nonverbose. When I run the runme.cdm it shows " *deamon started* " something like this and nothing happens further. Please I need guidance to get my phone up and running. I researched the forums for a week now and finally posting my question.

When i boot into bootloader this is what it reads

*** UNLOCKED ***

VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.02.0002

RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M

eMMC-boot

MAY 22 2012, 14:22:00
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
Where did you find your ICS RUU, on htcdev.com or somewhere else? I'm asking this cause latest ICS RUU on htcdev is made for all region versions so you don't need a gold card.

Anyway if you end up needing goldcard here is a tool to create it.
[HTC Incredible S] ronydragon:
I did not download it from htcdev. Saw your reply and tried to find out ICS RUU on htcdev , but got a little confused on how to find the correct file. Please help with the same.

Edit:

I tried the goldcard tool and got the following error

"

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

------------------------

Could not locate CID in output

"

tried for both MMC1 & MMC0.

Since I cannot start my phone how can I enable USB debugging mode?

I think that is causing the problem.
[HTC Incredible S] nlooooo:
Yes you're right about goldcard.

For htcdev, go to kernel source code section, configure filter by device (choose Incredible S), click on find files and on the list you'll get from 2nd to 4th place are ICS RUU. The marks are NAM-North America LATAM-Latin America and Asia. All three contain the same RUU (they should) so you can choose any of them. However I suggest you to choose according to your region or if you're outside of any America just choose Asia version.

The version that's there is 4.14.405.2, and I'm pretty sure you found 4.10.405 or 4.08.1400 and that's why you needed a goldcard.
[HTC Incredible S] amizulhm:
tried to download the htc dev tools but it says error. is there any possible to get the tools.
[HTC Incredible S] HcNguyen111:
HTC Driver

HTC Driver: https://www.dropbox.com/s/28fhr01ppwcdel4/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
[HTC Incredible S] lpcrazerocks:
New here

Hello there . I started from a Samsung Galaxy W and played with it's software and roms . Now i have an Incredible S and my hands are starting to itch ;) . May i know if Unlocking HBOOT is like rooting a samsung phone ? It allows the user to have access to the phone completely? And also, may i know why i couldn't access the Step 4 website you given for ClockWorkMod ? Thanks a lot !

Cheers :highfive:
[HTC Incredible S] HcNguyen111:
I have unlocked my bootloader but am still S-ON, but as far as I can tell, I DO have FULL access to all my needs and am currently running CyanogenMod 7 NIGHTLIES.

BTW, can someone tell me/us what I'm missing out on by still being S-ON but unlocked?

This is the latest CWM Recovery (Step 4) for the Incredible S: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sutdt48y1x77t6q/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
[HTC Incredible S] lpcrazerocks:
Hey there !

I'm wondering whether this works on the latest firmware? 4.0.4 if im not mistaken ? I'm still really new to this and i have no idea what those terms are . May i know what is S-ON ?

Kudos ! :highfive:
[HTC Incredible S] HcNguyen111:
As far as I know it doesn't matter what ROM/OS ("firmware") you are running, it is the HBOOT version that determines if this method will work on your IncS. To find your HBOOT version go your IncS' bootloader (i.e. Hold Volume Down and Press the Power Button).

I also don't know exactly what S-ON and S-OFF is. I think its something to do with Security ON/OFF (no clue, someone please explain in the context of HTC and the Incredible S).
[HTC Incredible S] amizulhm:
does this method can unlock hboot 2.02.0002?
[HTC Incredible S] james1196:
Yes I had 2.02.0002 as well works fine. Just unlock via htcdev then follow to flash recovery and Rom.
[HTC Incredible S] lpcrazerocks:
Thank you ! :)
[HTC Incredible S] amizulhm:
i have succeed follow the steps.
[HTC Incredible S] parkermckay92:
Im trying to root my htc incredible s, and need a few things, the link to the clockwork recovery doesnt work for me... any other links? or a re-dropbox?
[HTC Incredible S] ePYK me.:
Here ya go Link.... download the one for incS

---------- Post added at 03:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ----------

S-On is something like security on from HTC stand point. Simple search S-ON vs S-OFF on google should give you the answer!!
[HTC Incredible S] parkermckay92:
thank guys. another thing. someone had mentioned that if we have 1.13 we dont need to unlock the bootloader, does that mean I skip a few steps in the process? or what should I do?
[HTC Incredible S] MrSenne:
If you have 1.13 you can use Revolutionary.

Sent from my Incredible S.
[HTC Incredible S] parkermckay92:
And that will get me rooted? so then I just follow the same instructions to add roms and such? or is there a guide for that somewhere?
[HTC Incredible S] MrSenne:
That will unlock your bootloader and allowing you to flash a custom recovery, which allows you to root. (I think)

Sent from my Incredible S.
[HTC Incredible S] parkermckay92:
you guys have been great. continuous issues haha. so ive gotten through revolutionary, and recovery and everything, and i went to install the basic rom suggested in this thread cyanogenmod, and it all seemed to work. but now when i boot it back up, it just stays on the first loadup screen. the white screen with the green letters "HTC" what do i do? I can still open up the hboot and recovery, but i cant seem to get the phone to turn on. once again i had HBOOT 1.13, and used revolutionary, then installed cyanogenmod, and now this...

just an edit:ive done steps 13/14, powered off, and it still shows just the screen....

booya! got it, you guys are awesome haha
[HTC Incredible S] james1196:
Please click thanks when helped. I thanked the guy but he was helping you. You should be thanking for his help and time.
[HTC Incredible S] zapp7:
I have an IncS running ICS and HBoot 2.00+.

I only want to root my phone... I'm not interested in installing a new ROM. Is it possible to do this without wiping my phone?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Nope. To root you first need to unlock the bootloader and that will wipe the phone.
[HTC Incredible S] jfm1:
Hey everyone,

This is my FIRST post on XDA-D - (although I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks already)

I am trying to root my Incredible S (4.14.980) My carrier is Optus in Australia.

I have:

1 Followed Nonverbose's instructions in conjunction with locslikes' Youtube videos (and Lynt's instructions have also assisted)

2 Run the "runme" script to unlock and relock (I had to run it a number of times before it completed the process smoothly). Created gold card (I believe).

3 Run the RUU downgrade script, but received a 131 Error instructing me to run the correct RUU (Pls note that I have ICS 4.0.4 and not Gingerbread)

4 Viewed the Noob video - truly fantastic piece of communication!!

5 Read and read and read and ....!!, but been unable to find facts that precisely match mine (although I doubt that mine are outside the ordinary).

6 Followed the instructions to run the file at filefactory.com/file/c0af...028_signed.exe, but it is no longer there.

7 Searched and tried for a number of days. I now need your help.

Can I provide any further information?

Cheers, Jonathan
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
Hi,

Did you create a goldcard? 131 is apparently CID error so I am thinking you don't have a goldcard/its not working
[HTC Incredible S] super-user2.3:
guys can anybody help me getting the stock ics ARABIC RUU for incs
[HTC Incredible S] jfm1:
Thanks for your suggestion. Yes, I believe that I did (after five or six attempts) create a goldcard. Is it worth trying again? Also, I have read elsewhere in this forum that with Optus cards it doesn't work, is unnecessary and there is another file to run (referred to).

With respect to Error 131, the Readme file states:

ERROR [131]: CUSTOMER ID ERROR

One of these error messages will appear when you use the wrong RUU to do the

update. The RUU will check if the Model ID and Language ID are compatible with

the Android phone. Make sure you use the correct RUU to update.

I'm trying to down grade to 1.13 for Revolutionary. Thanks in anticipation.

Cheers, Jonathan
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
I had hboot 2.00, on optus and I made a Goldcard manually to be able to downgrade using this script