yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
So, Facepalm S-off is not working with the latest OTA? I have a couple of these phones that I should have rooted, but I procrastinated and my kid approved the OTA......now I appear to still be stuck with no way to root and get S-off. Ugh.

Please let us know how this works for you......
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] nijohnson:
has this been resolved? is the firewater S-Off working?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
It looks like there are no devs working on this. This one may very well never get to s-off. I have not heard of anyone trying Firewater s-off.....
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] kimba99:
i really, REALLY hope ... some dev will find the time and love for us ... to provide a new S-OFF method for users _after 2014-OTA_ ...

i mean as temp-root still works ... and hboot is unchanged (even after the 2014-OTA!) ... i _assume_ that the main prob lies in either finding a way to perm-root to get started (obtaining at least full root on currently unchangeable stock-rom 2.19.605.2) ... and/or the rest of the new firmware "closed" some holes needed to write the S-OFF flag afterwards :cyclops:
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] tj13:
I tried firewater. The temp root works, but the s-off doesn't. It's like nothing happens. Same with Facepalm.

I didn't tried simply unlocking the boot loader, yet. If the boot loader can be unlocked, at least a custom rom might be flashed.

I really hope a developer can jump on this, too.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
error

Your phone's CID is being reverted to its original state. Once

complete, your phone will reboot to the bootloader.

/sdcard/mmcblk0p4: cannot open for write: Read-only file system

remote object '/sdcard/mmcblk0p4' does not exist

cannot stat 'mmcblk0p4': No such file or directory

/sdcard/mmcblk0p4MOD: cannot open for read: No such file or directory

rm failed for /sdcard/mmcblk0p4MOD, No such file or directory

how to solve this problem? 2.19.605.2710RD
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wmuflyer:
Use this method looks like you have the latest OTA.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50686515
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
Still says the same thing
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
You only need temp root. Then go to Rum Runner. You may have to run Rum Runner more than once to get to root and s-off.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
If I understand correctly:

1) I do tempo root

2) I'm using to do rumraner for s- Off

3)5) flash ENG-hboot 1.15.1111 ... obtainable from DirtyRacun webpage:Unlocking the bootloader is flashing or what? I read that you need to do to unlock the bootloader before s -off?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
You don't have to do #3. That is optional. After temp root, run Rum Runner and when Rum runner finishes you will have root, an unlocked boot loader and s-off. Once Rum Runner says it is finished, do a factory reset. Then you should install a recovery. I use TWRP, but CWM would be fine too.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
How put in temp root i dont understand(
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kyar0cwbhok4h2p/Скриншот 2014-04-05 23.05.06.png

Freezes all.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] therreid:
Did you follow the first post in this thread? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2664460

Also, remember when Rum Runner succeeds you need to do a factory reset. You should be using mdmower's script and then Rum Runner.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] apshel:
So I do start to get a root, but when you restore command promt freezes and all I don `t know what to do next.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Ralphyralph:
Trying t download the fake CID file

I have a Incredible 4G LTE that i'm trying to achieve unlock and when I try to download the fake CID file, I get to a page that asks for free or premium download. I tried both and nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong? I've rooted other HTC devices and now trying to do this on the Incredible 4G. Thanks
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Burt Macklin FBI:
Unable to obtain SuperCID

I am having an issue obtaining the SuperCID. It is remaining VZW__001, instead of 11111111

I am able to obtain the temproot, pull the mmcblk0p4, edit it, and push it back onto the device as mmcblk0p4MOD. However, when I reboot into the bootloader, and use

fastboot oem readcid

It tells me that the CID is still set to VZW__001. I have tried multiple times, with the same issue. I pulled the mmcblk0p4MOD, and confirmed that the change from VZW__001 to 11111111 remained.

What does this command do?

dd if=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4MOD of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4

I am a complete novice, but I assume it tells the device to use the mmblk0p4MOD file instead of the original mmblk0p4 file. If I am correct in this, then either there is an issue with the command, or my phone is just ignoring it. Or I am wrong, and look like a complete idiot by making this assumption :silly:

Does anybody know where the process is failing?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wmuflyer:
What's your end goal? The next thread down does s-off without changing the cid.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Burt Macklin FBI:
Root and flash ROMs. Through the S-OFF method you're referring to, is the DirtyRacun HBOOT required to root and flash ROMs? The only issue I'd have with that is having to use a 32 bit Linux. I'd rather not install an entire OS just to root my phone.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wmuflyer:
From the next thread

"Again a rather simple method, however, you will need to have a working adb and fastboot environment. This method will work on any operating system that supports adb and fastboot. You should understand how to use a terminal window in your O/S. If you don’t understand adb and fastboot, you probably don’t need S-off."

If you have the latest update from Verizon I don't believe this method will work. It might but Rumrunner is supposed to go pretty smooth. you just need the correct drivers on Windows.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Burt Macklin FBI:
So is the DirtyRacun custom HBOOT required to flash custom ROMs?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wmuflyer:
I believe it is required for a custom recovery to work.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Burt Macklin FBI:
Okay, so is the DirtyRacun confirmed to work with Windows 64, even though the website says to use Linux 32?

Edit: Thanks so much! This thread got me up and running!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] wmuflyer:
Glad it worked out for you.:thumbup:
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] naturalstamina:
stuck at ring screen

I tried the automatic script that mdmower made at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2214653

I pressed option 1 and it found my phone fine said having no unlock ring and seeing red ring is normal and sometimes it hangs

and then it moved to step 2, it said device not found, and waiting for device - some people say it took a while so i left before leaving to work, 8 hours went by and still nothing.

I can pull the notifications bar down, but have no buttons at the bottom or the ring to unlock, anyone know how to save thephone?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] whodisname:
No. It just needs to be unlocked for custom recovery and Roms. S-off allows other things.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] DROID_4_UsEr:
So basically this method turns your phone into a Developer edition device to use the unlocking method on Htc website???
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jose51197:
nice one
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] andybones:
Man, I for one, can't wait to play with some AOSP.

so great to have the rest of the community finally able to do with their phones as you please!

#WIN
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] davidetkin511:
It works great! Thank You!

And for anyone who doesnt know, instead of opening a new window, when in shell you can just type exit. Its easier than opening a new window and CDing again.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] brycekerr:
Awesome Job guys, worked great!

Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jcpowell:
This is great news! Glad this phone has finally been cracked especially knowing that this is just the beginning and this device is about to get peeled wide open #s-off , tools and etc.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] brycekerr:
Will chads ril work on the rez make bringing aosp to the device any easier?

Sent from my ADR6410LVW using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
i hit restore on the phone and the looping error of no such file or directory just keeps looping, they don't disappear??

also it wants a password on restore
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
So sounds like you aren't even getting temproot? Is that right?

You should enter the adb restore command first, then the while loop via adb shell, and then apply the restore via the phone's UI. The order is very important. Maybe reboot and retry?

Also, just ignore the password prompt and proceed. There is no pw on the fakebackup.ab file.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
i type the fist command, then the restore backup command, the restore comes up on phone, then itype adb shell, then the next command, then the loop, and thats it, just keeps looping, and the prompt won't comeback, i hit restore on phone and nothing happens, keeps looping

what directory do you put the unzipped files-folder-i created a folder on the root of c: should they be in sdk tools? adb and fastboot is all in the stuff folder/tried a reboot too
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
So, you first "cd" to the directory which contains fakebackup.ab, right?

Sounds right, and when you hit restore on the phone is when you should see the errors stop and you get back to adb shell. Others are having success with this process but keep in mind is a 0day exploit so maybe there's something different about your device.

As for you final question, you can unzip the .zip you downloaded to any folder, try c:\temp. If you do c:\temp, you need to type "cd c:\temp\stuff" in your terminal before you start the adb restore.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
yes i put them in c:\Bin4ry, so i type cd c:\Bin4ry\stuff. then hit enter
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Once the restore is complete, you should see your local terminal again. I did the temproot at least a dozen times over the past few weeks since the newest RUU came out and that's what I got every time.

What OS are you on? I'm guessing you have adb and fastboot setup correctly and added to environment variables in PATH?

What RUU are you running on the device? Mind posting your HBOOT output as well as kernel and radio versions?

Thanks.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Makaveli1490:
I'm completely lost in the beginning. That link posted for that xperia has a video but the forum keeps looping. Can't watch the video

This device type normal, special command prompt isn't doing anything. I went to windows command prompt, that doesn't work

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Let me try again
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
hboot 1.15.0000

radio 1.53.06.0919

software 2.17.605.2

i'm going to try on my 32bit computer, i have had problems like this before on the 64
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
That link is really just for reference and propers to the original poster. You should be good with just the file download and the instructions in the OP. There's a lot there that doesn't pertain to the DINC4G, and since we only just found this exploit today and wanted to share that seemed the quickest way.

Just FYI for everyone I was using PowerShell (x86) on a Win 7 x64 PC. I have UAC disabled (set to lowest level) and HTC drivers by installing htc_sync_setup_3.3.10.exe from HTC site. I don't have the link handy but will post again once I find the driver link again.

Windows 7 UAC might be a problem for some of you and if so I suggest disabling it for now and trying using x86 PowerShell.

Alternatively, I'm a Linux Admin with Ubuntu 12.04 installed in a dual-boot and if it comes to it I'd be happy (though it might take another full day) to reboot into Ubuntu and try this all over again.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Makaveli1490:
I think I'm missing some files. Been a long time since I rooted with the TB and seem a lot has changed since
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Yeah you might want to install the latest Android SDK, and make sure to add the tools/ and platform-tools/ directories to your PATH as described by CyanogenMod in the link I posted earlier in this thread.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] :
Hello guys looks like you have an error in your code see the items highlighted in red that I added ;)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Makaveli1490:
Ok I'm back on track. HTC drivers wasn't installed. So thanks
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
i tried again with 32bit computer, no go same as before, just keeps looping.terminal won't comeback unless it takes a long time for the restore

does htc sync have to be installed, i deleted it i have the latest drivers though
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Yeah Jose mentioned that he wanted to change that to remove the MOD suffix for the filename, but it looks like he didn't remove it everywhere. For now just put in the filename of what you hex-edited and we will get that part cleaned up shortly.

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It took maybe 5-10 seconds to restore.

We may have to work in realtime on this one. What you are describing is not what I saw nor what others posting here are seeing.

Send me a PM I can probably carve out some time tomorrow.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
ok, tomorrow
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jose51197:
Already corrected btw i woke up on the night and wrote this thinking it was the morning good night
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] hasoon2000:
Can someone send their copy of the mmcblk0p4. Trying a few things out and hopefully I can have this process done with a click of a button!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] somerandomname1:
Damn, I was out all night, and I come home, see this and want to try it...only 10 percent battery left...tomorrow I guess...I'll probably **** it up somehow anyway lol
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] fnoji111:
I made SuperCID kit for Dinc4GLTE.

English version　SuperCID kit is using a lot of Google Translate.

Remodeling stuff made ​​for HTC J that are sold in Japan, this tool is a thing that was translated.

HTCDevUnlock are also blocked HTC J, was unlocked using this method.

This "Spoof-CID.bat" is made "Designgears"and "grankin01".:D

DROID_Incredible_4G_LTE_SuperCID_kit_v1_EN.rar - english version

http://www.mediafire.com/?1bcixcdxmm1d3gu

DROID_Incredible_4G_LTE_SuperCID_kit_v1_JP.rar - japanese version

http://www.mediafire.com/?egpswjcruezxy2y

Sorry about my poor English!;)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
So this method works for another device besides HTC Droid Incredible 4G? That is GREAT NEWS! Thanks for sharing!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] dbrits:
Holy crap. Gone for a few hours to find that the phone has been rooted. You guys are awesome beyond words. Thank you so much. Looks like I know what I'll be doing on my day off tomorrow. :)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] gfresh4:
Should this be typed just like this as follow?

adb shell while ! ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.android.settings/a/file99; do :; done
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demid30:
i got all the way to reboot bootloader and its saying VZW001 still...what did i do wrong...i saved like you said with MOD at end..what do i do
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Dkesler76:
read post 17 and 18
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Pete02:
I think Aldo101t was the first to flag this problem and CaptainRewind is gonna work on it with him. I'm having the same problem unfortunately. The command prompt just keeps looping and never stops. I've tried entering adb shell and then the command and I've tried entering it as one line, still nothing.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] gfresh4:
Post 17, 18 don't refer to my question. Maybe you should read it. Thanks though!!!:good:
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Dkesler76:
oh sorry didnt mean to cause confusion, yeah mine loops too i just tried it again, but we are close thanx guys
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] gfresh4:
Went through same thing. I guess they have to work out kinks. I'll just check back later.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demid30:
yes as one command, dont hit enter after adb shell...hit enter after done....I finally got it to work, my bootloaders unlocked!! thank you! if you need any help hit me up
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] gfresh4:
How are you typing that command in if you don't mind me asking? Like this? "adb shell while ! ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.android.settings/a/file99; do :; done"

Edit: Thanks demid!

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This is where I'm stuck at now. Anybody got idea why?

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p4

/dev/block/mmcblk0p4: cannot open for read: Permission denied
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
im on step 2 and im already stuck. adb: unable to connect for backup
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Dkesler76:
took me 20 times but i got it :eek:

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that happened 3 times to me keep trying it will work eventually
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
my terminal is looping as well with ''link failed No such file or directory''

here is the path i used > C:\Users\Jessica\Documents\Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15\stuff

hboot - 1.15.0000

radio - 1.53.06.0919
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jumpoff609:
i downloaded the file and no program will let me unzip it. it keeps saying the file is corrupted. I dont know if downloading from my phone may have caused the problem. can someone post a mirror i keep going to the site from my computer and it keeps saying i have to wait an hour but its already been two.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
That's two separate commands. Alternatively you could do it all in one like this:

adb shell -c "while... "

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Once you hex-edit you should save it, then push back to device. It doesn't matter what's it's named so long as you use the correct file as the "if" (infile) in the dd command.

Sounds like there is cleanup we need to do in the OP, please bear with us.

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It's two separate commands... We will make it clearer shortly. In your second post it sounds like you aren't temprooted and would need to start over.

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Sounds like adb or HTC driver issue. Reinstall both, unplug and replug phone, reboot phone. Then do adb devices and see if yours is listed.

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It should loop like that but then return to your terminal after u click restore on the device.

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Try 7zip.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
List of devices attached

HT26XS313192 device

this means the drivers and adb are correct right? its supposed to return to the terminal, but i think im having the same problem as aldo
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jumpoff609:
i tried that too but its saying there are nothing within the zip
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
yep, you are, i've tried numerous times, no go
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] MJL99:
the temproot files to download after imputing the captcha, isnt working. is there another download location?
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] hasoon2000:
Nobody?

Sent From My HTC Amaze 4G via Someone's Room ;)
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demid30:
See post #58 on pg.6...if that's the part your on..

Once you hex edit and rename mmcblk0p4MOD, that command should have the first two say mmcblk0p4MOD and the last mmcblk0p4...it means your using the renamed file mmcblk0p4MOD and blocking mmcblk0p4
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Try adb shell -c "while... " in one command.

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Maybe the file is gone. We can create a new one please standby for a bit.

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I have ur email and will send asap.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] DavDoc:
First off, great job guys. After Friday's excitement and the feeling that we all got kick out of the nest to fend for ourselves for a bit, you really stepped up and got your wings on this. I always enjoy seeing the development unfold on the forums, gives us novices something new to learn. Thanks.......

I haven't tried this yet, but before I do I had a couple questions.

1. On the last step of the First Part -

At this point, you can optionally do this ONLY if you want to revert changes:

Code:

rm /data/local.prop

exit

adb reboot

Out of curiosity, what does removing the local.prop actually do? What would be the difference leaving it as is and getting rid of it? And I am assuming if we chose not to remove this we skip the first line and still exit and adb reboot.

2. I have existing adb drivers for my Dinc4G and have access through abd - Is it necessary to install the drivers provide by the Cyanogen Wikki, linked by CaptainRewind.

3. I am assuming we don't need the HTC Open Sence SDK package installed, but at the same time I don't want to assume.......;)

Thanks for the hard work
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Try the new command I added to the OP in Jose's absence. I also added a bit about verifying you are temprooted before proceeding to the next steps.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
ok will give it a go.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] demid30:
The adb shell is one command...hit enter after "done"
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
im getting

adb shell -c "while ! ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.android.settings/a/file99; do :; done"

/system/bin/sh: /system/bin/sh: - : unknown option

C:\Users\Jessica\Documents\Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v15\stuff _
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
/system/bin/sh:unknown option. this is what i get, now i typed it exactly as you posted with quotes too
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
yeah i just copied and pasted from the op
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Aldo101t:
weird man.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] somerandomname1:
im having the same exact problem, I tried both commands and got the same errors as above
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] hasoon2000:
I need another 2 people to send me their ORIGINAL mmcblk0p4. PM me if you can do it!

EDIT: I need 1 more now!
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Pete02:
I'm with Aldo and Linch, copied and pasted your command from the op and I'm getting unknown option now.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] pmcall:
just sent you mine
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] hasoon2000:
Got it! Thanks! So far, I tested a patch I made and it works, but I want one more from another person to verify it! It'll patch the VZW CID and change it to SuperCID
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] CaptainRewind:
Typo, sorry. Please try without the -c. OP has been updated.
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] Linch89:
someone get this man his file

@capt thanks man
[Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE] jose51197:
Modified or no? , we did not upload ours because it will change everyones imei to the one we upload