I want to root/unlock my Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for the purpose of installing Cyanogenmod or another custom ROM. I don't like the extra apps that are bundled with the phone, and I'm disappointed with the overall speed and responsiveness of the device.
I was attempting to follow the guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214653 but did not meet the prerequisite of being on the correct software version 2.17.605.2 (my phone is on 2.19.605.2). I have attempted to flash RUU 2.17.605.2 using the bootloader, but the update is failing with the error "Main version is older" (full text below).
*** LOCKED ***
FIREBALL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.15.0000
RADIO-1.53.06.1009
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Aug 1 2012, 12:05:25
HBOOT
Main version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
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I've taken a look at some other threads here and from what I can tell, it may not currently be possible to root this phone if you have the latest OTA update (2.19.605.2). I'm hoping that somebody can disabuse me of this notion, however; Can anyone confirm either way?
Perhaps a more pertinent question: Are there any custom ROMs that do not require root to install on an Inc4g? I've done a bit of searching but it seems not a lot of ROMs support this phone to begin with. Is there any way I can accomplish the two goals I mentioned above without rooting?
so far - none of the old methods of root work on the new ota...
Thanks for the confirmation.
Anyone know of a way to successfully roll back the OTA update? I was unable to find anything with some searching.
Or how about making my phone faster/removing crapware without root?
Nor anything for rolling back ...
j13smiley said:
Nor anything for rolling back ...
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Can the boot loader be unlocked?
tj13 said:
Can the boot loader be unlocked?
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now you CAN obtain full [S-OFF] and get all the roms and recoveries you want *hehehe*
check here:
join in for the unbelievable ... post2014-OTA [S-OFF] has been achieved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664460
kimba99 said:
now you CAN obtain full [S-OFF] and get all the roms and recoveries you want *hehehe*
check here:
join in for the unbelievable ... post2014-OTA [S-OFF] has been achieved
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2664460
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Wow, incredible what a dedicated team can do. Thanks for posting this, gonna try it this weekend.
The new s-off method above worked for me
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Can you help me. I need to enable gsm phone on my Flyer. The details are following:
***UNLOCKED*** unlocked from htcdev
FLYER PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 1.11.0011
Radio - 3822.10.00.07_M
I cannot s-off using the Revolutionary method as it does not cover my HBOOT version. It doesn't matter if i have to downgrade or not, however i cannot find a post which specifically covers my details.
All i need is to enable the phone function. Can you please help me!?
any help please
i have the same issue
I don't think I've seen a downgrade method for your hboot. You might have to live with unlocked bootloader and S-On. If you want to flash custom ROMs, root, etc., you will still have those benefits. The only real difference is that you have to flash boot.img manually using fastboot, every time you flash a custom ROM.
thxxx
please if i flash custom ROM with phone call function to my flyer , can i used it to make GSM calls,
thx in advance
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I don't think I've seen a downgrade method for your hboot. You might have to live with unlocked bootloader and S-On. If you want to flash custom ROMs, root, etc., you will still have those benefits. The only real difference is that you have to flash boot.img manually using fastboot, every time you flash a custom ROM.
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thank you
super_star_0806 said:
thank you
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I was actually wrong about there not being a downgrade method for 1.11.0011. There was one posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070140
The RUUs thread linked in the guide is obsolete (dead/deleted download links). But the method seems to be valid.
I currently have the following on my recently purchased (used) Amaze (tmobile)
android ver 2.3.4
3.0 htc sense
UNLOCKED
RUBY PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.90.0008
EMMC-BOOT NOV 1 2011
CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY 5.02.6
I also have Hasoon2000 all in one kit if that will help me?
I keep getting asked to install the ota update to ICS but it stops at the android with triangle and exclamation
I would like to upgrade the ICS if possible but not sure what to do from here. I tried to put PH85IMG_Ruby_TMOUS_1.43.531.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D_release_228638_signed on my sd card root and renamed to PH85IMG.zip but when I tried to run it failed.
I thought that would return to stock ? How would I get s-off if that's what I need to do? Just need some direction on my choices here.
Thank you
izzyinstl said:
I currently have the following on my recently purchased (used) Amaze (tmobile)
android ver 2.3.4
3.0 htc sense
UNLOCKED
RUBY PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.90.0008
EMMC-BOOT NOV 1 2011
CLOCKWORK MOD RECOVERY 5.02.6
I also have Hasoon2000 all in one kit if that will help me?
I keep getting asked to install the ota update to ICS but it stops at the android with triangle and exclamation
I would like to upgrade the ICS if possible but not sure what to do from here. I tried to put PH85IMG_Ruby_TMOUS_1.43.531.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC_30.66.550L.08D_release_228638_signed on my sd card root and renamed to PH85IMG.zip but when I tried to run it failed.
I thought that would return to stock ? How would I get s-off if that's what I need to do? Just need some direction on my choices here.
Thank you
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Relock your bootloader in order to run the stock update. Check out Link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615164&highlight=ota+how+to
death4u said:
Relock your bootloader in order to run the stock update. Check out Link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615164&highlight=ota+how+to
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yes, this was why my previous attempts were failing, thank you sent.
death4u said:
Relock your bootloader in order to run the stock update. Check out Link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1615164&highlight=ota+how+to
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Awesome reply death4u. To the point...helpful link. No wise crack. I respect that...and it is not even for me. Great way to support the community and lead by example.
Hello XDA, i've been a long time lurker due to flashing my evo 4g and swapping roms on it constantly.
I have recently purchased an CDMA EVO 3D and was attempting to get S-OFF i started off by re locking my phone but i can't get past the ROM Update Utility, i believe it's because my image version is too up to date?
My bootloader is
*** RELOCKED ***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.58.0000
eMMC-boot
The current Image version is 2.95.651.5 is there anything i can do to continue with getting Revolutionary S-OFF on my phone? or am i practically stuck here?
Thank you in advance for all your help, it is very much appreciated.
-Trey
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1889438
TreyMHarris said:
The current Image version is 2.95.651.5 is there anything i can do to continue with getting Revolutionary S-OFF on my phone? or am i practically stuck here?
Thank you in advance for all your help, it is very much appreciated.
-Trey
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Just a heads up that you won't be able to flash the 2.89.651.2 RUU with the March OTA installed without downgrading your main version (mainver). I can give you instructions to do that if necessary but I suggest trying that guide first starting with Step2, or if you are already rooted Step3.
Good luck!
ramjet73
Just got off work and i'm gonna sit down and give this a try, thank you guys i'll let you know how it goes.
I've been stuck at the HTC logo... I still have access to recovery hboot 1.58 but it keeps saying in fastboot mode no image found???
How can I just flash anything at this point? Please help
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axne1 said:
I've been stuck at the HTC logo... I still have access to recovery hboot 1.58 but it keeps saying in fastboot mode no image found???
How can I just flash anything at this point? Please help
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Sorry, we can't help people that use iPad's in this forum.
j/k
But seriously, you kind of hijacked the OP's thread so you might be better off starting your own or at least providing a little more information like what ROM you are using, have you installed the March OTA, do you have a custom recovery installed, are you S-ON or S-OFF. That would be a good start anyway.
ramjet73
I cannot thank you guys enough, i'm S-OFF now and everything seems to be good. Again thank you two so much.
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Just a heads up that you won't be able to flash the 2.89.651.2 RUU with the March OTA installed without downgrading your main version (mainver). I can give you instructions to do that if necessary but I suggest trying that guide first starting with Step2, or if you are already rooted Step3.
Good luck!
ramjet73
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what are the instructions for downgrading the main version?
Hi guys.
I bought a droid dna.
currenty installed rom is : NOS M7 v2.0.3
what I see on my bootloader is:
Tampered
Locked
Monarudo pvt ship s-off
CID -111111111
HBOOT - 1.33.0001
RADIO - 1.01.01.0110
I saw this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
do I need to install the stock splash screen and the STOCK HBOOT ?
when I tried to Install the splash screen I got an error...
I am not sure what to do an in what order.
Thanks guys.
Splash screen is only for those who installed a custom one.
Just follow the instructions that pertains to your method of achieving s-off
rectangle said:
Hi guys.
I bought a droid dna.
currenty installed rom is : NOS M7 v2.0.3
what I see on my bootloader is:
Tampered
Locked
Monarudo pvt ship s-off
CID -111111111
HBOOT - 1.33.0001
RADIO - 1.01.01.0110
I saw this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
do I need to install the stock splash screen and the STOCK HBOOT ?
when I tried to Install the splash screen I got an error...
I am not sure what to do an in what order.
Thanks guys.
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I have the same phone as you. It is a dev phone. I have someone that wants to buy it but wants it back to stock. And like you I can't find a method to bring mine back to stock s-on.
Any ideas anyone?
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I have the same phone as you. It is a dev phone. I have someone that wants to buy it but wants it back to stock. And like you I can't find a method to bring mine back to stock s-on.
Any ideas anyone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
I've used this guide quite a few times when I've wrecked my phone, it's pretty straight forward. Just remember to flash the 1.15 hboot before trying to run the RUU or it won't work.
There is a thread in dev forum...
shobon said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293919
I've used this guide quite a few times when I've wrecked my phone, it's pretty straight forward. Just remember to flash the 1.15 hboot before trying to run the RUU or it won't work.
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There is a thread in dev forum...
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How will these methods work with monarubo s-off? My DNA is a dev phone like the op has. If this method would work I would use one of those methods. But I don't see my soft method. I used those on my other DNA, just wanted to make sure one of those methods would work without borking my phone.
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How will these methods work with monarubo s-off? My DNA is a dev phone like the op has. If this method would work I would use one of those methods. But I don't see my soft method. I used those on my other DNA, just wanted to make sure one of those methods would work without borking my phone.
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Monarudo is just the device code name
You'd be ok following the face palm method for s-on I'd imagine
Phaded said:
Monarudo is just the device code name
You'd be ok following the face palm method for s-on I'd imagine
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OK. Thank you guys. I will give it a go.
Edited for accuracy:
For those happy folks finally moving to 4.4.2 (Verizon and Sprint most recently) please keep in mind that we do NOT yet have an ruu for 4.4.2. If you are S-ON you will NOT be able to save yourself using any 4.3 ruu if you have updated your hboot. Keep in mind an hboot can be flashed without any other part of an update so make sure you know what you are doing and what you have done to your device.
Just a public service announcement to hopefully bring people back to reality before they go modding their new 4.4.2 goodness.
Can't 4.4's hboot replace itself with the RUU's hboot,
(like usual 2 pass RUU install)?
Or did you mean for S-ON devices?
Im sure some magic can be worked for those that are s-off and can flash non encrypted. S-on folks definitely have to watch out. Overall its just best that people think before they play.
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Im sure some magic can be worked for those that are s-off and can flash non encrypted. S-on folks definitely have to watch out. Overall its just best that people think before they play.
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S-off should download. Might have to test lol
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Aren't the s-off'ed and unlocked devices able to use their respective RUU's to downgrade? Example like myself I wen't from 1.11.605.4 official to the new 2.16.605.2 that if I ran in to a problem I could do the 0P3PIMG.zip from SD method or do the fastboot oem rebootRUU with the vzw.t6.0P3PIMG_1.11.605.4.zip and I was under the impression we could downgrade or upgrade as we see fit so long as we are s-off??? Isn't that how it's always been? I thought s-on users only really had to be careful since they could only upgrade due to main version issue and also not having a KitKat RUU now available if they took the update while s-on.... Some clarity would be great! Honestly though I thought the way I just worded it is how it's always been with HTC devices...
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Im sure some magic can be worked for those that are s-off and can flash non encrypted. S-on folks definitely have to watch out. Overall its just best that people think before they play.
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ALL of this discussion is why I started this thread!
It is important we get to the complete truth. IMO my OP stands valid until we have confirmation otherwise.
Jiggity Janx said:
ALL of this discussion is why I started this thread!
It is important we get to the complete truth. IMO my OP stands valid until we have confirmation otherwise.
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Last night, @waco2hot33 ran the RUU and went s-on to take the OTA...and was able to regain s-off, root, and unlocked via WeakSauce/firewater s-off...Here's how he did it
But, once you're back to s-off, and have root, no matter what hboot you have, you can run the commands from @scotty1223's thread found HERE to unlock the new hboot
End of discussion?
Yeah that's incorrect hehe... For s-on users that stands true... They need to be extremely careful until something becomes available, but speaking for the Verizon users that took the OTA and are s-off... Unlocked is NOT necessary, just as long as they are s-off they can actually downgrade back to stock 4.3 for whatever the reason may be.. i.e.: warranty, bad flash, etc etc... It's 100% always been this way for all HTC devices that are s-off... It's by far the greatest feature or perk of having an HTC device... If you don't believe me then grab the encrypted vzw.t6_1.11.605.4 RUU and run it, you will see you will have no issues downgrading. While s-on users if they attempted they would get the main version to low error, s-off bypasses that...
Jiggity Janx said:
ALL of this discussion is why I started this thread!
It is important we get to the complete truth. IMO my OP stands valid until we have confirmation otherwise.
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Murrda said:
Yeah that's incorrect hehe... For s-on users that stands true... They need to be extremely careful until something becomes available, but speaking for the Verizon users that took the OTA and are s-off... Unlocked is NOT necessary, just as long as they are s-off they can actually downgrade back to stock 4.3 for whatever the reason may be.. i.e.: warranty, bad flash, etc etc... It's 100% always been this way for all HTC devices that are s-off... It's by far the greatest feature or perk of having an HTC device... If you don't believe me then grab the encrypted vzw.t6_1.11.605.4 RUU and run it, you will see you will have no issues downgrading. While s-on users if they attempted they would get the main version to low error, s-off bypasses that...
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Please read my post above yours. Waco went s-on, took the update and installed it, and was able to regain s-off via the link i posted above. Therefore, one COULD root the newest update whether they are s-on or s-off.
I did something similar but why did he s-on?? Def didn't have to do that... I got the OTA and it failed 2 times so I said F it and ran the encrypted RUU just to get back to a complete stock state in case it was a boot.img or something missing issue and I remained "s-off" and "unlocked", redownloaded the OTA after booting back up and the OTA then flashed perfectly fine with booting in to KitKat and still s-off and unlocked. Only thing I had to do was fastboot TWRP back and flashed the SuperSU v1.94 and I was straight!
Did he think he needed to be s-on to take the OTA?
Vinchenzop said:
Last night, @waco2hot33 ran the RUU and went s-on to take the OTA...and was able to regain s-off, root, and unlocked via WeakSauce/firewater s-off...Here's how he did it
But, once you're back to s-off, and have root, no matter what hboot you have, you can run the commands from @scotty1223's thread found HERE to unlock the new hboot
End of discussion?
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Murrda said:
I did something similar but why did he s-on?? Def didn't have to do that... I got the OTA and it failed 2 times so I said F it and ran the encrypted RUU just to get back to a complete stock state in case it was a boot.img or something missing issue and I remained "s-off" and "unlocked", redownloaded the OTA after booting back up and the OTA then flashed perfectly fine with booting in to KitKat and still s-off and unlocked. Only thing I had to do was fastboot TWRP back and flashed the SuperSU v1.94 and I was straight!
Did he think he needed to be s-on to take the OTA?
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Noob moment? Tired? Acid flashback? Your guess is as good as mine, but he went s-on and was able to regain s-off via WeakSauce temp-root and firewater s-off with newest OTA/firmware. So...success? lol
I got what you are saying.. You are stating it is possible to root unlock and s-off official KitKat but what Jiggity Janx created the OP for was saying to everyone to be careful in case they soft bricked hard bricked boot looped or what have you that when on official KitKat there phone may be rendered unusable because there is no KitKat RUU.... What good is a rooted phone if you can't boot it? I was stating that if you are s-off and can at least boot to hboot that you are 100% safe and can run the Jelly Bean RUU....
Vinchenzop said:
Please read my post above yours. Waco went s-on, took the update and installed it, and was able to regain s-off via the link i posted above. Therefore, one COULD root the newest update whether they are s-on or s-off.
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But yes that is indeed good to know though, thanks for the info! Good to know s-on or off we can work with KitKat!
Verdict.....s-off allows full downgrade of everything via ruu. Firmware and hboot. Just tested myself.
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Murrda said:
I got what you are saying.. You are stating it is possible to root unlock and s-off official KitKat but what Jiggity Janx created the OP for was saying to everyone to be careful in case they soft bricked hard bricked boot looped or what have you that when on official KitKat there phone may be rendered unusable because there is no KitKat RUU.... What good is a rooted phone if you can't boot it? I was stating that if you are s-off and can at least boot to hboot that you are 100% safe and can run the Jelly Bean RUU....
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But yes that is indeed good to know though, thanks for the info! Good to know s-on or off we can work with KitKat!
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I understand and agree, but if you're s-on, the likelyhood of you bricking your device is nearly null. If you're s-off, you could likely use the 4.3 RUU and downgrade your hboot (i did this yesterday during a brain lapse after taking/applying the update).
So if you're looking if being s-off allows you to downgrade your hboot, then the answer is yes.
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Verdict.....s-off allows full downgrade of everything via ruu. Firmware and hboot. Just tested myself.
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And that's a second confirmations
LOL..... Thank you!!
dottat said:
Verdict.....s-off allows full downgrade of everything via ruu. Firmware and hboot. Just tested myself.
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OP and or title should be corrected so it is not misleading to some looking for answers... Maybe I'll make a thread for users as reference for all the variants
I think the intent of the op was really meant for the users who are currently s-on and running KitKat. If they run into issues they likely won't be able to root and s-off and will be screwed as there currently isn't public KitKat ruu available.
Good discussion. Please don't discuss the intent of the thread anymore.
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What did that mean ~~~> Don't discuss the intent of the thread anymore
dottat said:
I think the intent of the op was really meant for the users who are currently s-on and running KitKat. If they run into issues they likely won't be able to root and s-off and will be screwed as there currently isn't public KitKat ruu available.
Good discussion. Please don't discuss the intent of the thread anymore.
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Therefore, one COULD root the newest update whether they are s-on or s-off.
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I understand and agree, but if you're s-on, the likelyhood of you bricking your device is nearly null.
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IMO if you can root it you can f it up. So s-on users do have some risk and currently there is no fix for them on 4.4.2 where there was a fix for them on 4.3 (encrypted ruu).
Good to see that soff users should be good to use a lower version ruu to downgrade if needed.
I have updated and downgraded to the stock version OS and hboot. But I'm also S Off. I had to use the decrypted RUU file though....
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Murrda said:
What did that mean ~~~> Don't discuss the intent of the thread anymore
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Lol...I meant let's not lose sight of the warning here. Noobs will be confused.
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