yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Agreed. You can only document so much and you have done a great job with this post.
[HTC Incredible S] jevonsphil:
can blackrose use in any other device?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
The BlackRose in this forum is a custom bootloader for the HTC Incredible S so it can only be used on an IncS.
[HTC Incredible S] jaspreet13:
Phone stuck on htc spash screen

Hi.

Things were going all smooth and fine until i flashed rom and phones now stuck on htc logo and not loading atall,,.

firstly i was getting error 155 while running ruu, so without doing s-off i flashed rom and after that phone is stuck on htc splash screen

please help
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You need to slow down and quit double-posting.

You need to manually flash the ROM's boot.img file in FASTBOOT USB mode with an unlocked boot loader.

The same answer was given on your previous post!
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
^This man knows what he is talking about, take his advice :)

And thanks button, a few guys have spent a while helping you :P
[HTC Incredible S] ravin.chandra:
I can't unlock my bootloader from HTC dev site. Pls help! it shows unavailable or smtn like that... Been trying for the past several months
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
unavailable? Can you be more specific?
[HTC Incredible S] ravin.chandra:
Thank you :)

Hey, thanks.. I could do it seems like fast boot was the problem... unlocked it.... now it's S-OFF gonna try cyanogenmod 10:laugh:
[HTC Incredible S] w28327688:
My Incredible S is Unlock + ROOT and hboot is 2.02.0002,

now ROM is Nik_Project_X_Rebirth v3.6

How can I S-OFF:confused:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You can start by reading the opening post on this thread following the instructions.
[HTC Incredible S] Mordec13:
Thank you for giving these instructions! It really helped me out.

Now I am flashing roms without any problems.
[HTC Incredible S] roniistar:
Great

Very well detailed. Installed cm 10 with no problems. Thank you.
[HTC Incredible S] thedosbox:
Background: Bell Incredible S running the stock ICS 4.0.4 update. Unlocked bootloader via htcdev.

So, I followed the first post and managed to get CM7.2 up and running. As that's still gingerbread, I figured may as well get S-OFF, so continued on before getting stuck at step 7 with Nonverbose's script.

Here's what happened when I got to that step:

Checking version-main
< waiting for device >
version-main: 2.00.000.0
finished. total time: 0.002s

If the version-main returns 2.00.000.0 you should be
able to run the RUU downgrade. If it does not, answer n to the
unlocked bootloader prompt no matter what.

Do you have an unlocked bootloader from htcdev.com?
y OR n:y
...
(bootloader) Lock successfully...
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.297s
Note: run the RUU in fastboot mode

If all steps were completed without error,
you should be ready to run the RUU downgrade
Press any key to continue . . .

So, am I good to continue?

I did start down the manual route, and stopped upon confirming that I've got root access.

[edit]

I managed to get Nik's Project X rebirth up and running while still S-ON (looks slick - good job Nik). However, it looks like all the JB ROM's need S-OFF?
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Relock the bootloader manually since the script ran all ok.

Use code

fastboot oem lock

After that, run the RUU. Also, no they do not all require S-OFF. The ones that require S-OFF are the Ice Cream Sandwich Sense ROMs. I don't really have an in depth reason for why. I believe it has to do with gaining access to a particular partition and whatnot.
[HTC Incredible S] thedosbox:
OK, so the RUU will take care of downgrading HBOOT from 2.03.0000.

Hmm. Isn't Nik's Project X rebirth ICS with Sense? The JB ROM's I'm referring to are szezso's CyanVivo 10.2 source-built.

Anyhow, thanks for the help - the thread at least convinced me to finally flash this thing :good:

[edit]

Well, the RUU didn't downgrade HBOOT (fastboot still shows 2.03.000), and I'm back to running the stock ROM :(
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
What? Wait. Which RUU did you run??

Run command

fastboot getvar all and post here

remember to take out IMEI and stuff like that
[HTC Incredible S] thedosbox:
I used the "alternate" RUU for Canadian Bell linked in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1373697

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 2.03.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 3831.19.00.19_M
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.14.405.2
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) product: vivo
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-7630
(bootloader) modelid: PG3212000
(bootloader) cidnum: BM___001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4132mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-3b35dcea
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 12
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.014s

Anyhow, you were right about S-Off not being required for JB. Just managed to install CyanVivo X Reborn without any apparent issues. Holy hell it's fast compared to Sense - thanks for the inspiration! :cool:
[HTC Incredible S] Pravat:
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO STOP GUIDE HERE. LIKE REALLY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At this point you will be able to flash most ROMs. The exceptions are the one that require S-OFF (the ROM requirements in the thread will state so). Also you will have to flash the boot.img manually

To do this download your select ROM. Extract the boot.img to where you have the fastboot.exe, adb.exe, and AdbWinApi.dll (you should have gotten these 3 files when you unlocked the bootloader). Then open the command window (shift, right click, open command window here) and type:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

the boot.img can be renamed to whatever you would like. I keep all my boot images and the fastboot.exe, adb.exe, and AdbWinApi.dll in 1 folder because i download a lot of ROMs. If you do rename the boot.img, i suggest renaming it to the name of the ROM its for. When you type in the fastboot command, just remember to put the .img at the end. This is necessary or it will not work.

If you want to gain S-OFF continue through the guide.

i tried everythins as it's posted until now everything went smoothly, but after fastboot flash boot boot.img . cmd got struck at "waiting for device", i tried the next ROM as well but i displayed the same result, what else can i do now.... please someone suggest me.

Microsoft Windows [Version 6.1.7600] Copyright (c) 2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. C:\Users\BruTo>cd C:\Users\BruTo\Desktop\Android C:\Users\BruTo\Desktop\Android>fastboot flash boot boot.img < waiting for device >
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Update your HTC drivers and make sure that your phone is in FASTBOOT USB mode before you enter that command.
[HTC Incredible S] Pravat:
Before i was in normal USB mode, so i tried FASTBOOT mode, i worked like a charm.thanks:laugh:

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.....sorry its out of topic, but if by chanche anybody tell me the solution why youtube and any video player crashes as soon as i paly video after rooting. i have installed Gapps, playstore worked fine:rolleyes:, every othere apps works smoothly but whenever i play any flash video it crashes.

P.s. i ve installed Nik_Jellybean_evolution ROM..:o
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
The ROM is old and hasn't been updated for a while (or even once for that matter). I would suggest you use CyanVivoX if you want JB 4.1.2.

To answer your actual question, YouTube is probably broken because the .lib that controls video playback or something is broken. On CyanVivoX it should be working.
[HTC Incredible S] Pravat:
Thanks im working on it...i will repost as soon as im DONE

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Can we install 4.2x ROM ??
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Yes. Just make sure to do a clean wipe if the operating system number changes (ie 4.1 --> 4.2). Make sure to back up apps or whatever you need to backup first.
[HTC Incredible S] Pravat:
just updated to CyanVivo_10.1_08.15_VDEC Fix, its works great. im installing gaaps now, lets see how play store and youtube respond.

thanks once again :good:

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... i mistakely installed gapps 4.1.2 gapps, but i need 4.2x gapps, is there any way to uninstall it..
[HTC Incredible S] gbetous:
Hi all,

A friend gave me his HTC Incredible S to put another distro on it. I unloked the bootloader, then flashed CWM. I can boot CWM anytime, it works perfectly.

But I could not succeed in booting any distro (I tried Cyanogen & MIUI, both official release). Once flashed (and all wipes done), I only get the white screen with green HTC logo.

Can you help ?

Thanks a lot,
[HTC Incredible S] Pravat:
..i am loving my rooted incrediable s, but when will the updated ROM for 4.3 come out, im waiting for it..

thanks once again
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
if your Hboot menu shows S-On then you have to flash boot.img file manually which you can find it in the ROM file(downloaded zip file).

Use the below in cmd. Make sure u copy the boot.img file in the same directory where you have the fastboot.

fastboot flash boot boot.img

:good::good:
[HTC Incredible S] gbetous:
Hi !

Thanks for your answer... but it was not enough : I also add to format all partitions in CWM (expect SDCard of course). Once everything done, it works now !

Thanks a lot for your help :victory:
[HTC Incredible S] F-bone:
Cannot dowgrade hboot - all steps done right and verified

Hi guys,

firstly thank you for your efforts and great work to create this thread!

I followed the guide and successfully unlocked the bootloader, installed recovery and changed version to 1.00.000.0 (tried also 01 at the end since the guide states 00 but the verification fastboot command returns "version-main: 1.00.000.01" in first post)

So I then run RUU (both variations) and both give error 155 and the phone says "security error" when the usb is removed. What am I doing wrong? No issues encountered with all previously required steps.

Phone is 2.02.0002 and current rom is official english/russian rom. Need to install a rom that supports greek lang.

BR,

George
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Error code 155 means that the bootloader is still UNLOCKED. You need to have a LOCKED bootloader in order to flash an official HTC RUU.
[HTC Incredible S] F.sid:
Stuck on HTC boot screen after selecting recovery

From the fastboot menu, click volume down and press power button. This should bring you back to the bootloader screen.

Press volume down once to highlight RECOVERY and press power button. The HTC Splash screen should come up for a few seconds, the you will see the ClockworkMod interface. To navigate through this, use the volume up and down buttons to scroll and press the power button to confirm something.

Select "Install zip from sdcard"

Select "Choose zip from sdcard"

Select the Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip (this should be on the root of your sd card)

Select yes in the field of no's (lool i know XD)

Once it is done installing, reboot your phone. In the app drawer, you will notice that a new app called Superuser or SuperSU has showed up.

You should have root access but lets just be sure anyways. Go to C:/android and Shift, right click to Open Command Window here.

Type in adb.exe shell and press enter

You should get $ meaning adb has connected to your phone.

Next, type in su. If you obtain #, this means you have root access. Hooray

Stuck on HTC boot screen after selecting recovery....Please Help......
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
I know it's a stupid question but did you flash the recovery image and everything went through without error?
[HTC Incredible S] F.sid:
Yes ofcourse everything was fine....

C:\android>fastboot devices

HT17MMA16061 fastboot

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

sending 'recovery' (3726 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.145s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.933s]

finished. total time: 2.078s

C:\android>
[HTC Incredible S] F.sid:
Help entering in CWM

C:\android>fastboot devices

HT17MMA26062 fastboot

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

sending 'recovery' (3726 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.145s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.933s]

finished. total time: 2.078s

C:\android>

Everything worked fine but when i select recovery, my htc gets stuck on the splash screen....
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
Can't downgrade HBOOT from 2.02.0002 to 1.13.0000

Hi Folks,

I have trying to use this guide to root, S-OFF my Incredible S and then to flash custom ROM.

I am getting errors on step 8:Run the RUU. Using the downgrade kit, after giving all answers to the questions by runme.cmd, when I try to downgrade my HBOOT from 2.02.0002 to 1.13.0000 using the RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.30.405.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199308_signed.exe, It does not downgrade my HBOOT and gives Error:131. I have already try doing GoldCard. I used all the links from this post only.

Currently my phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and runs CM7. Moreover, it does not detect any PB31IMG.ZIP or PB32IMG.ZIP file from HBOOT. See the attached image.

I want to S-OFF my phone so that I can flash custom ROM CM10 of Jellybeans. Where can I go from here ?

I also want to know steps to go back to stock ROM. Is there any thread/post available on xda for the same ?
[HTC Incredible S] moomal:
With HBoot 1.13.000

Can I use this procedure for HBoot 1.13.000 as well? My phone is refurbished and it's on ginger bread. Guide me please:confused:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
If you have HBOOT 1.13 then you simply need to go to Revolutionary.io site and gain S-Off using their documented procedure. Everything you need is there if you read and follow their instructions.

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Have you tried using a different microSD card? Sounds like it may be the issue since your IncS doesn't detect that it is a gold card or it can't read a PG32IMG.zip on it.
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
My SD card is detected as normal memory card as i can still update from sd card the CM7 ROM as many times as i want to.

Do you think that formatting same memory card to FAT32 and doing the same procedure again would make any difference ?

Is there any file created on SD card while making Gold Card ?

One more question is should I follow steps from following threads to revert back stock ROM ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1359555

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1136463
[HTC Incredible S] QuetzalcoatlFu:
i need a help

Sir, excuse me.

How should i do if i just skip the procedure 6-9 ? I mean i just have bootloader unlock but not yet S-off, and i put the ROM through recovery.:rolleyes:

As you all know, now my phone get stock on opening windows, that is "HTC (green color word)" for 30 mins.

And i try to proceed the procedure 7-9, it can't identify my phone, how should i do now? Thanks.:(
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
The goldcard process does not add a file to the sd card, it only modifies the sd signature. Before you try the process again, please put the phone in FASTBOOT USB mode and run the following command:

fastboot getvar all

and then post the results, but you can blank out the phone's serial number and imei code when you post. That will give us a picture of the state of your phone and how you should proceed.

---------- Post added at 07:55 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:51 AM ----------

With just an unlocked bootloader, after you flash a custom ROM from recovery, you will then need to extract the boot.img from that ROM's zip file, copy it to the directory on your PC where you have adb.exe and fastboot.exe and flash in manually in FASTBOOT USB mode using the follow command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

This is pointed out in several of the posts about unlocking the bootloader. You need to read and study these posts carefully.
[HTC Incredible S] moomal:
blare cares
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
fastboot getvar all result

thanks for the reply. Here is the result of fastboot getvar all command in fastboot.

C:\android>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 2.02.0002

(bootloader) version-baseband: 3831.18.00.11_M

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 2.00.000.0

(bootloader) serialno: xxxxxxxxxxxx

(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

(bootloader) product: vivo

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-7630

(bootloader) modelid: PG3213000

(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__038

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3996mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: d41e50e7

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 12

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.016s

Moreover, my phone is currently running CM7 custom ROM. I can not turn off the FASTBOOT option in it. Or I do not know how to turn off FASTBOOT.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
OK, thanks. No, you do not need to rerun the downgrade procedure. Your version-main value has been successfully reset to 2.00.000.0, so you simply need to get a create good goldcard and then you can flash the 2.30.405.1 RUU to get HBOOT 1.13 installed and then proceed with http://Revolutionary.io to gain S-OFF.
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
Re-run steps 7,8 for HBOOT downgrade ?

Thanks again for your reply. So do you mean that I should do as follow:

1: Format my current SD card.

2: Re-run step 7 and create good gold card on SD card.

This should downgrade my version-main to 1.00.000.01

3. Then I should re-run step 8 and Run RUU(downloaded from the link given in step 1).

This should get my HBOOT version to 1.13.0000.

Is it the road ahead for me ?

One more thing, I can not turn off FASTBOOT on my phone now.

Will it be any problem as at the start of step 7, its written that make sure FASTBOOT is OFF.
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Your downgrade is fine. Just create a goldcard and continue with guide
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
It looks like you have adb driver issues. Please check that drviers are installed properly. If it helps, you may also try putting the drivers in the same folder with all the tools or you should create a PATH Environment for java to run in (There's plenty if info on google. I don't think its necessary to tell u how here).
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
At this point, verify that the Bootloader status now reads RELOCKED and then try running the RUU again after you get the HTC drivers reinstalled.

You should have uninstalled HTC Sync and left the HTC drivers installed. Looks like you did the exact opposite.
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
pre-RUU step fails or successful ?

Thanks for your reply.

But as you can see in my log, before I ran RUU, in the last step it says :

(bootloader) Lock successfully...

FAILED (status read failed (Unknown error))

finished. total time: 0.406s

Is it the normal output before running RUU ?

What does it mean if the bootloader status is simply LOCKED rather than RELOCKED ?

What could have gone wrong in pre-RUU step ?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Based on posts by other users, the messages you are getting in your script are nothing to be concerned about.

Just verify that your bootloader is LOCKED or RELOCKED, fix your driver issues and you should be able to run the RUU.
[HTC Incredible S] jayvardhan:
given ruu not work on my Indian htc incredible s .shows error 155 when i run it

plys help me .i wanna root this phone as soon as possible. when i downgrade my hboot version running ruu and that shows error 155 .what can i do plys reply fast.
[HTC Incredible S] poondog:
You should search, the answer is in this thread. If you don't know what you're doing best leave it stock otherwise you may risk damaging your phone. All answers and instructions will be in this thread or in the incredible S general section

Why must someone reply fast? Is your phone going to run away? :eek:
[HTC Incredible S] jpandya:
Answers for HBOOT, S-OFF issues in last few posts of the thread.

Hey bro,

just follow all steps on first page of this thread. If your are stuck while downgrading HBOOT and doing S-OFF, then go through all posts in from page 22-last page, you may find the answer of your problem. Still if you are not able to S-OFF your IncS then post the logs(commands run and its answers and all that...), if possible also post snaps(screenshots, bootloader screen's snap from camera etc) etc in your next post on the thread. You shall get answers quickly.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Error 155 means that the Bootloader is still UnLocked. In order to run a RUU the bootloader must be locked.
[HTC Incredible S] jayvardhan:
thanx

so after downgrade will i re do the unlocking process for getting s off
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
No. After completing RUU, check to see that you have HBOOT 1.13.0000. You should have this.

Then run revolutionary to gain S-OFF and continue with guide and whatnot
[HTC Incredible S] demajor:
please help

i have tried to follow your guide unfortunately i have a very big problem.when i boot my device into recovery mode i don't see the fast boot instead this is what is there

Android system recover <3e>

Android recover utility

reboot system now

apply update from sdcard

Wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

backup user data

restore user data

I was wondering what may be the problem of my device any help will be appreciated

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i have tried to follow your guide unfortunately i have a very big problem.when i boot my device into recovery mode i don't see the fast boot instead this is what is there

Android system recover <3e>

Android recover utility

reboot system now

apply update from sdcard

Wipe data/factory reset

wipe cache partition

backup user data

restore user data

I was wondering what may be the problem of my device any help will be appreciated[/QUOTE]
[HTC Incredible S] mafie:
Bro, that's your cwm recovery.. so far so good. You have successfully flashed recovery.. which means you have unlocked bootloader..

Continue from step 5 from now

:D:D

Sent from my Incredible S
[HTC Incredible S] DuffyBank:
noob question as I have been reading this thread. I have been through steps 1 - 6. I' am unlocked and running running Nik's Project Rebirth v3.6 Rom, rooted with SU access.

Do I need to return to the stock ICS Rom before running Nonvebose's script, RUU and Revolutionary?

My phone is my daily driver, however I'd like to get my ducks in a row for Szezo's VivoKat.

And since this is my first post, I'd like to say thanks to all the developers for their work keeping the Inc S current. I am amazed at your works.:good:
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Nope. Just run the script and answer the questions accordingly.If the script doesn't work (AND ONLY IF THE SCRIPT DOESN'T WORK), use the second method I put in the guide.
[HTC Incredible S] Omid_h70:
!

hi guys...

thanks for the topic and for your guide...

i have a problem with ruu, i tried everything that i've found in this from related to my phone or any other forums about downgrading htc incredible s

with hboot version 2.02.0002

it doesnt work for me , i just get "Customer Id Error" each time , i tried with different memory cards formating them with fat32,the actual script and shell script , even created goldcards...different versions everything but failure...:( non of them worked so far...

i guess its a dead end...can anyone possibly help ?
[HTC Incredible S] 072665995:
Gold Card Error

Rerun the script and post the output here to verify if everything actually went ok