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[HTC Incredible S] Epilogue:
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback ! :)

Glad it could help you, thanks for the opinion !

After BlackRose, I think every ROM should work properly, but to be sure check the requirements on the ROM you'd like to flash.

Personally, i tried Viper Vivo (which is endlessly customizable), but had some lag issues with it, along with the camera not working. So I tried Cyan Vivo JellyBean (that one), which looks great and works just fine, fast and stable, although it has less features than ViperVivo does. I've had some issues with the camera lately, but maybe i should just try to reflash it.

Anyway, don't hesitate to check that topic as I mentioned in the guide, where you can compare latest updates and ROMs.

To flash, following step 10 just as before should do it !
[HTC Incredible S] lory105:
htcdev.com: Unlocking Bootloader

congratulation for the guide!

i'm following it to root my phone.. but i have a question:

In htcdev.com/bootloader have i to follow all the steps or only some of them?

Because from step 5, it's necessary to install the SDK Manager.exe and and put in folder C:/Android the 3 files

- adb.exe

- AdbWinApi.dll

- fastboot.exe

but in this folder I have already this files, created during the unzipping action as describe in this guide at step 1 // DOWNLOAD AND SET UP EVERYTHING
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
You say you can charge it from PC and not from wall???? Wth? Why not try finding different wall mount charger and/or different cable.
[HTC Incredible S] fattahsabarudin:
Hi Epilogue,

I followed your steps exactly as you told but now I'm stuck at htcdev at step 5 when I typed the command prompt nothing happened.

Someone please help me? Sorry I'm new in this. Thanks in advance!

Here's a screenshot:

View attachment 2728386
[HTC Incredible S] Desire Full:
Stuck

hey there.. i followed your steps till revolutionary and revolutionary.io is not working

so i am stuck at gingerbread

i can't even go to recovery.. when i go triangle with exclamation mark came and i've to reboot even i've back up and folder is saved in my sd card and pc

kindly guide me what should i do

i want to install custom rom of kitkat or lolipop

thank you in advance
[HTC Incredible S] Epilogue:
Thanks !

Sorry I'm kinda late, you must have figured out by yourself by now.

So, about that step, you're right you don't need to get the Android SDK !

When I wrote the guide I couldn't remember the steps taken during the unlocking, that's why I didn't write details about it. I guess this is one that you can pass !
[HTC Incredible S] lory105:
Patches for Nik_Project_X v4.1

thanks for all.. I install the rom correctly, and all is right!

Now I have another question:

I want to install some pathces of the rom, thant I found in this site

dropbox.com/sh/cnx4vm8cxmwgqoz/KAm4t0tro0

to fix bug and increase the rom persormance.

[sorry for the link, but I'm new in the forum and I still can not post link]

but what is the best way to install these??

into the .zip file somethimes there are some .apk file and also some script file (for example in Lockscreen_fix_New.zip ). what I have to do?
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Hello.

I hope someone can help me.

I managed to follow this guide until the 7th step. And even in the 7th step, during the goldcard question, i chose yes, although I didnt know whether I should have pressed no or yes. xD

So anyways after that, I tried to install the RUU. And I got error 155. According to the last few posts, someone also got the same error. Does this mean after running nonverbose's script, I have to relock the bootloader first, THEN run the RUU?

Thanks for your help. :)
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Yea i think i had that error while i was downgrading thru ruu.. Just relock and repeat..

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Alright I'll try that. thanks!
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Hello again :D

I faced another problem. I really suck at this. :/

So, I have managed to relock the bootloader using the fastboot oem lock command. And in the menu (the vol down + power thingy), it says i have relocked.

however, when I ran the RUU, when it got to the part where it said "Sending Signature" or something similar, I had another error. This time its error 131:Customer ID error. I think.

Can someone help me? I really want to have JellyBean on my phone. :D

Note: I only ran nonverbose's script the first time though, before I got the first error. Now I have relocked, I went straight to installing RUU. Perhaps after relocking I should run the script first, THEN install the RUU? Could that work? And when the goldcard question comes up, what should I answer?

Thanks for your help! :D
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Try running the script as well.. And answer Y to goldcard.

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Okay it still didnt work. I just realised, to run the script i must be unlocked right? But to run the RUU i must be relocked.

So what the heck am i supposed to do now lol?

So basically i am now relocked. What step should i take next? Should i unlock again? Or what?

O please help me masters of the universe. XD

Thanks!
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
U could just try Fallens guide on rooting, i think it is sticky.. thats what i used..

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Could i just use this guide instead?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337105

Do i really need to run nonverbose's script, because this guide didnt use any script, although the guide is kinda old.

Sorry for the all the trouble. :/
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Yea go for it. Except dont download cm7.. (Obviously)

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Alright man. Thanks!

Since im outside currently, i cant do it yet. But just to confirm, i dont need to downgrade to install custom rom right?

I want to install cyanvivo and the unofficial cm10, just to see which is more suitable for daily driver. Basically both could be installed just by unlocking through htcdev right?
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
You could do that, but i would reccommend for u to s-off and downgrade.. it makes life easier for u.. u can just flash a rom thru recovery.. Besides, u can upgrade hboot up to blackrose 2.03 once u have finished. As for roms, i would reccommend the unofficial cm10 as it has far less bugs.. scezso will eventually integrate kernel 3.x in CyanVIVO, but he said he is working on cm9 and then he will work on cm10.. but until then, unofficial is the way to go. If u want video recording, u can go to CyanVIVO.. but unofficial should get fixed soon.

For all the links etc. Just take a peek at my sig.

Hope i helped.

EDIT: Yes u can flash just by unlocking but im not too familiar with the process, i have s-off and hardly ever use adb.

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
I think I now know why it didnt work. My IS is using Asia WWE and not WWE. So I guess the RUU wont work since its only WWE and not Asia.

I tried looking at the shipped roms collection thread, but couldnt find the Asia WWE RUU. Do you know where else I can find it?

Thank you! :D
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
I thought they were the same thing?

Ask Mr. Google

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
I'm such a noob. Idk what happened but somehow when I ran the script again, it worked. Lol. So basically now I am s offed, and I have that revolutionary thingy written in the power + vol down menu.

But now I have another question. I can't go into recovery. It showed the red triangle thing. If I flash cwm recovery again, that should work right?

Thanks again man. :)
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Try it. Also i reccommend u flash blackrose hboot... it goes to 2.03

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] andreimoto:
my INC S stuck @ step #8 and facing Error 155. my HTC was relocked.

can someone help me?

i just wanna S-off to install other radio version. my 3831.18.00.28_M has a bug when i try to update ICS OTA. in-call was muted, so when i answering the phone, i use speaker. :crying:

note:

ive been passing that step #8, and installing radio 20.2804.30.085AU_3805.04.03.22 reffering http://goo.gl/EQEdb

but still no in-call sound. now im in cyanogen mod7.

hope someone will help me with that mute sound.
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
RUU

for some reason i cannot run the downgrade. I get Error [155] saying Please get the correct ROM utility and try again. Can somebody please help me out??
[HTC Incredible S] andreimoto:
have you tried to RELOCKED your Inc? and try to put folder FILES to downgradekit. i was failed then i try that. so i move on to next step ;)
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
I finally managed to do it all a few days ago. It feels great running a custom rom Just wanna say thanks for helping me, Picilino!

For those having trouble, make sure when you run the script, the ' files' folder and the runme.cmd are in the same folder. And also, try double clicking the adb.exe file in the 'files' folder before running the script. Somehow after i ran the exe, i finally managed to run the script properly.

Goodluck! :D
[HTC Incredible S] clauditey:
Now it says there's more than one emulator in CMD. :(
[HTC Incredible S] clauditey:
ADB Server out of date

Now when I run adb.exe shell, I get "adb server is out of date":(

What do I do?
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
From the screenshot, it seems that you flashed recovery, but didnt flash superuser first before running the "adb.exe shell" command.

Try flashing the superuser, then run the command.
[HTC Incredible S] Epilogue:
I'm not around a lot, but I'm glad to see that questions get answers ! Thanks guys !

I may have done a mistake by saying "move everything from the files folder to C:/Android" in step 1, causing Nonverbose's script to not work properly for some of you. I corrected that with "copy" instead of "move", it should be okay, sorry about that :/

Maybe that's also the answer for you clauditey, do you have all the files in the right spot ?
[HTC Incredible S] gtsolid:
error screen

hello

i've a problem in the end of step 9: "Last thing to do, get SuperUser (root) back : do step 5 again (you don't have to verify root access afterwards if you are lazy)"

i try to enter in recovery mode but when i do it, two screend appear to me (in attached).

what can i do?
[HTC Incredible S] rem3dyx:
Dont worry man. Happened to me too.

Just flash recovery again. Step 4 I think. Then you can enter recovery.

Goodluck! :)
[HTC Incredible S] Pryors:
Great to see people are still using the Incredible S!

Looks like it wont get Jelly Bean so I am trying to get S-Off too. I am stuck on the RUU part getting all the errors...

Can somebody confirm the list of files that should be in with the RUU file please?
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Try relocking and running the ruu to downgrade. Worked for me.

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] Pryors:
Did that as mentioned above. It said locked and warning underneath it... Still didn't work got the other error as above.... What files should I have in there?
[HTC Incredible S] Pryors:
I'm using Windows 8... Could that be it? Everything else worked after I got drivers etc :S
[HTC Incredible S] reece55:
I managed to get mine working, it took ages, but I ended up getting it. I would have thought it wouldn't matter if you are on windows 8.

The things to remember are:

1. Unlock the phone using HTC dev;

2. Run the batch file provided which will do everything you need it to do;

3. When you go to run the RUU, make sure:

(a). You are in fastboot usb mode; and

(b) [most important] the phone has been relocked.

The thing that got me so many times was not running the RUU in fastboot usb mode and not having the phone relocked. If the phone is unlocked, the RUU will register a security fail and won't flash the old rom.
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
Unlock it by htcdev now and follow steps...

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] RunRa:
thank you. i try to S-OFF my incredible s for long time then I read this forum and do follow this step can do that. It cool.
[HTC Incredible S] dr.sam7:
trouble !

first of all i'd like to thank u for this great effort...

im seeking ur help all guys cuz i've done all the instructions step by step and i got the bootloader UNLOCKED...

and i did the flash recovery step #4

but i couldnt do the #5 step nd when i enter the recovery on bootloader i got a HTC screen that seems to be lasting for ever...

any solution please !
[HTC Incredible S] kidykido:
u mean install superuser? if im not wrong, u can find it in playstore or u may search the apk file...

bout ur device, have u install it the rom correctly step by step? try to go to recovery mode, reflash the rom..

hope this one can help.. :)
[HTC Incredible S] dr.sam7:
many thanks

once i have enough time i'll try it and see what's going to happen

:good:
[HTC Incredible S] djoshi111:
finally s-offed

...thanks!!!...
[HTC Incredible S] blerim1234:
could someone help me out ?

when i try to fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img

it gives me this error

C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img

sending 'recovery' (3726 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.174s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 1.730s

my phone is :

RELOCKED

HBOOT -2.02.0002

Radio -3831.18.00.11_M
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Why is your bootloader relocked???
[HTC Incredible S] blerim1234:
it was locked than with htc dev now it says RELOCKED ?
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
but it shouldnt be relocked. it should say unlocked.... Why did u relock the bootloader?
[HTC Incredible S] blerim1234:
its all ok now :P thanks
[HTC Incredible S] wssoh:
:good: Thanks for your comprehensive guide in this post which help me to flash my first ROM.
[HTC Incredible S] holder21:
First a big THANKS! First guide i understand in most of the points!

I did first 7 steps, but now it says after sending the ruu, that this is the wrong Ruu i should use the right one! (Doesnt sait witch one)

I have also the Inc S PG32120, you may have another Ruu i can use, on the HtcDev site i only found some for other inc s modells.

Thanks again!
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
The current one on the HTCDEV.com site will work for all models of the IncS. All of the previously available (older) RUUs that were available on this site have been removed.
[HTC Incredible S] holder21:
I downloaded:

Incredible S

HTC

LATAM

RUU

N/A

v4.0	374.4 MB

4.14.405.2

same result,i will try the 2 other RUU's on htcdev.com

but besides, with the newest RUU i wouldn't have hroot 1.16 or lower, right?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
That is correct. This RUU will give you HBOOT version 2.03, so you're only options will be to unlock the bootloader to install a custom recovery and then flash a custom ROM or flash SuperSU to gain root access.

Your only other options is to try and google for HTC VIVO RUU and see if any other sites may still have older RUUs.
[HTC Incredible S] holder21:
Okay, so i am not sure i undersatnd you, but i think i unlocked my bootloader already, and flashed a custom recovery. I will read about SuperSU and may try it thank!

By the way, i couldn't set up a new RUU from the Website, everytime the same Problem, "Wrong RUU try the right one for your Phone"
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
??????? did u run the downgrade script properly? because that problem is hinting that you dont have a goldcard.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
OK, we need some more information to help you. Boot your phone to the HBOOT screen and post your HBOOT screen.

Then connect your phone to a PC with a USB cable and run the command:

fastboot getvar all

and post the results. Are you getting any kind of error number when you run the RUU? If so, please post that also.
[HTC Incredible S] holder21:
Okay, i have finished step 7, running the downgrade kit, answered the Questions, and few moments later it finished, hope i did it right.

Fastboot getvar all:

Bootloader Screen:

Pictures of the installing RUU in the attachment.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
OK the Error Number 155 means that you currently have your bootloader in an UNLOCKED state. That should have been at the very top of your HBOOT screen.

In order to flash a new RUU, the bootloader needs to be in the LOCKED state. Also, according to the 'getvar all' values, you have not successfully run the Downgrade script because your version-main value is 4.10.405.1 instead of 2.00.0000.
[HTC Incredible S] holder21:
so Ihave to run the downgrade script first untill i get it run properly and the my bootloader is lokked again so i can flash the new RUU?

or is there a way to lock the bootloader and then flash the RUU
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
In your current state, the only RUU you can run after you relock the bootloader is the latest ICS with HBOOT 2.03 which will not help you to get S-OFF.

If you re-run the downgrade script, you should answer Y to the question: Are you running the official ICS ROM? That should allow the script to run successfully for you and then you can run a GB RUU so that you can gain S-OFF.
[HTC Incredible S] EvrStngNevDwn:
I have been downgraded successfully by running downgrade script.

My phone brand is HTC_ASIA_WWE,

Could someone enlighten me the correct RUU ?

Thank you very much.

I have downloaded some ruu.

RUU_Vivo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.38.707.1_Radio_Radio_20.23.30.0802U_38.02.01.11_M_release_172598_signed

RUU_VIVO_ICS_35_S_hTC_Asia_WWE_4.10.707.1_Radio_20.74.30.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M_release_266513_signed

ruu_vivo_sense30_s_htc_asia_wwe_3.09.707.1_radio_20.4802.30.0822u_3822.10.08.28_m_release_226940_signed
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Do not use the 1.38.707.1 RUU at all as it is a Android Froyo ROM with version 1 of the IncS Radio. Running this RUU will RADIO BRICK your phone.

The other 2 RUUs will not have a HBOOT image that can be processed by the Revolutionary.io process to gain S-OFF. You need to try a RUU such as 2.xx.xxx.x to get an appropriate HBOOT that can be used with Revolutionary.io.
[HTC Incredible S] EvrStngNevDwn:
Thank you tpbklake.(you helped me a lot)

Actually, i couldn't find any other RUU for ASIA_WWE

Let me know if you have any.

Thank
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Have you tried using the 2.30.405.1 WWE RUU at all? If so, what happened.

If you had the script create a goldcard, then this RUU should work.
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
Stuck with the HTC White Boot Screen

Hi,

This shouldn't sound weird as i have seen lots facing the same issue.

Before going further, My Boot up Menu -

HTC Incredible S

***UNLOCKED***

VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.02.0002

RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M

eMMC-boot

Kudos!!! to the systematic method of rooting, this helped me get UNLOCKED from LOCKED.

Everything seemed to be working fine for 2 days until i flashed a the ROM from the below link. My phone doesnt start up at all. Its stuck in the first boot HTC boot white screen.

:(:(:(

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2106654

[ROM] [Stock] HTC VIVO ICS 4.0.4 Sense 4.1 [En] [Everything works]

HTC VIVO ICS 4.0.4 Sense 4.1

Android Version: 4.0.4 IceCream Sandwich

HTC Sense Version: 4.1

ROM Based on: HTC One SU RUU 2.15.401.100

Before anybody could ask what have i done on this -

1. Did a fresh install. and had managed to come till Step:5 // INSTALL SUPERUSER AND TEST ROOT ACCESS. This should actually let me get in the phone to see the SUPERUSER installed. But this never happens as it stuck with HTC boot white screen.

2. Tried flashing different ROM's too.

3. What i dint do after getting my Phone Rooted(UNLOCKED) is i dint continue with the 8 // INSTALL NEW RUU where we downgrade bootloader from HBOOT 2.02.0002 to HBOOT 1.13.0000. Wonder if this really matters.???:rolleyes::rolleyes:

Need an :angel: to help me with this...Pls
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
I think you just forgot to flash the boot.img. Its in every ROM. Extract it (its in the root of the zip and its always named "boot"). Then reboot your phone to fastboot after flashing the ROM in recovery and flash the boot.img with the command fastboot flash boot boot.img

No the double boot is not a typo. You actually need to type in boot twice.
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
Stuck with the HTC White Boot Screen

:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:

Thanks Bro !!! Thanks a ton .. This never struck me earlier :D:D

Its working finally !!!!!
[HTC Incredible S] LamboBull:
lolwhy don't you just achieve s-off? It's so much easier...

Sent from one of the few remaining Incredible S'
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
Stuck with the HTC White Boot Screen

:good::good:

Thats what m gonnna do now :D:D

Thanks anyways !!!
[HTC Incredible S] And-rois:
No need GOLDCARD ??????
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Most of the procedures for obtaining S-OFF do involve creating a goldcard as part of the procedure.

Depending on which 2.xx RUU you are able to find and use to downgrade the bootloader to version 1.13.0000 will determine whether you really need a goldcard or not.
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
Well !!! this is really getting me interested.. But however whats does a Gold card do ? Pros and Cons ?

Excuse me for being noob in this. Just getting to know better. :o:o
[HTC Incredible S] Gizmo648:
As far as I know, there aren't any cons, a special signature will be written to your sd card so it ignores version mismatches when you try to flash something in bootloader, RUU for example.

Correct me if I'm wrong :P
[HTC Incredible S] And-rois:
thanks but I need create goldcard because ruu for downgrade for hboot 1.13 error customer Id 155 I think ....
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
If you are getting Error 155, then that means that your bootloader is unlocked and you need to relock it in order to run a RUU.

The Customer ID error is Error 131.
[HTC Incredible S] And-rois:
oh ye thanks yes but my bootloder relock and error customer id
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Then you need a goldcard.
[HTC Incredible S] And-rois:
the link for download boot's file error or link busy
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
????? What link are you talking about ??????
[HTC Incredible S] And-rois:
about hexrev.soaa.see go to this link and ses
[HTC Incredible S] Kimmoth:
Hboot 2.00.0000?

I can't seem to be able to find this version in a search... : /

Does anyone have a clue where I stand? I'm hoping maybe I can just upgrade somehow so then I can follow this guide, but geez, this phone's a minefield.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
This is one of the sticky threads in this forum that covers your configuration. Read and study it and you should be good to go.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
[HTC Incredible S] Kimmoth:
Okay, I guess the v2 number had me thinking the old method wouldn't fly, thanks.

But now I realise I don't have a clue... that post says to backup first, but I thought this was the first step in unlocking my bootloader so I can install CM Recovery so I can get root, backup and flash...

Dammit, every time I get a new phone I have to re-learn all this stuff because I forget it in the meantime... not to mention the differences between phones : (

Never mind, I think I'm off and running now I realise that 'backup' wasn't referring to my stock ROM.
[HTC Incredible S] acidglory:
Guys...

I used too root many htc phones and this is my 1st time on vivo.just a few question here.

My vivo was htc dev unlocked,hboot v.2, 4ext recovery and not s-off yet. Seems quite hassle to s-off so i just leave it s-on.

On my pyramid, to flash rom i just enable smart flash on 4ext recovery since my phone s-on. Do i have to do the same with vivo? And i cnt find the option 'smartflash' here. Or its not support on vivo?

Tq
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
I don't know if smart flash is enabled. Doesn't seem to be for some reason when I used to be just bootloader unlocked.

However, thanks to the script created by nonverbose, the S-OFF procedure has become quite a bit easier.It's not too much of a hassle and most problems can be easily fixed like 85-90% of the time. I would highly suggest that you get S-OFF. Just makes everything better. You can do a bit more on your phone and whatnot.