[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
Detailed in this post is a way to downgrade your Incredible S Hboot version 1.16 and above to version 1.13 so it can be s-offed using revolutionary. This is made possible with the TacoRoot exploit, an unsecured kernel, misc_version_universal and an automated goldcard algorithm.

Please note that phones with the latest ICS hboot (2.02 currently) will have to be bootloader UNLOCKED from htcdev.com. If your hboot 2.02 phone does not have an unlocked bootloader, do NOT run this script.

(Insert usual disclaimer: not responsible for your bricked phone blah blah etc).

Beware also that you will lose everything on the phone so back it all up if necessary.

Always

make sure the script has completed

without error

before continuing with the RUU downgrade.

Requires:

MicroSD card (2GB,4GB or 8GB recommended).

Windows PC.

HTC Sync (Installed then uninstalled for ADB drivers).

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RUU used for downgrade, model number PG3213000(Typical IncS)

Dropbox Mirror

Alternate RUU for Canadian Bell or South American IncS users, model number PG3212000

Dropbox Mirror

Procedure:

Extract all the files from the downgrade toolkit to your PC and run runme.cmd, following the instructions on screen. The only inputs you should be required to make are:

1. Answering y or n at the prompts

2. Rebooting your phone out of recovery (also when/if prompted)

You may receive this error during the script operation "rm failed for /data/data/recovery/log, No such file or directory" This error can be disregarded.

Then run the RUU Downgrade (takes a while, around 10 mins so be patient).

When its finished running, you can verify if you have 1.13.0000 hboot by entering hboot (power on phone + vol down).

Then you can run revolutionary to get your s-off!

Video Guide kindly provided by locn:

Use on stock ICS device

Part 1. This video goes through the process of down grading HBOOT to 1.13.0000 so that we can then use revolutionary method to gain S-OFF.

http://youtu.be/PbwE6pXOdco

Part 2. This video covers how to get S-OFF on the HTC IncS using revolutionary method.

http://youtu.be/alSEpJMJrjo

Support: (Before asking for help make sure you read and follow the instructions in both the procedure and the script)

While every possible precaution has been taken to ensure the script works on all versions of our phone under all windows environments, there is a possibility that you may get stuck on a step and require assistance. To make this process go as quickly as possible for both parties, please include the following information when requesting help:

A full output of the script, either by screenshot or copy/paste

The operating system specifics: hboot version, stock or custom(provide name) recovery or Rom and if the phone is rooted

(optional)An output of the command "fastboot getvar all" deleting imei and serial no.

Changelog:

v3.4.1 Corrected syntax causing errors for rooted users

v3.4 Added option for users on stock ICS hboot (2.02)

v3.3 Fixed main version downgrade and goldcard creation issues for some users & other minor fixes

v3.2 Repackaged and re-encoded in windows environment for compatibility issues

v3.1 Fixed issue with gold card creation on non-rooted phones

v3.0 Changed temp root method to TacoRoot changed misc_version to misc_version_universal & other minor fixes

v2.1 Changed downgrade version to help prevent user error & other minor fixes

v2.0 Added goldcard script and relock bootloader for users unlocked via htcdev

v1.1 Added option in batch file for rooted and non-rooted users

v1.0 original upload

Credits:

tpbklake: For his unsecured kernel

jcase: Author of TacoRoot

hyuh: For misc_version_universal

viperbjk from RevSkills: For the goldcard algorithm.

GenePoole: For the android goldcard binary.

Revolutionary Team: For s-off Hboot.

And to everyone who contributed. If I have missed anyone that would like to be credited on this guide, pm me and I will be happy to oblige.