recovery after bootloader unlock arc s - Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

how do you get recovery after unlocking bootloader,please be detailed

Follow the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15728414
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i am also waiting for a detailed reply...as i have rooted my arc...but i cant seem to understand how to flash recovery so i can flash roms on it.....thnx.

zainqaiser said:
i am also waiting for a detailed reply
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The details are posted at the link above.

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Cannot get past the HTC loading screen??

First I used this method to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837315
After trying it out i must of missed a step or something cause it would not go past the HTC screen.. at that point i went into HBoot and saw that I did have root but no image on the phone
The phone wouldn't allow me to install a recovery manually..I tried this methods
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834731 I couldn't connect to computer with usb drivers..i installed pdanet and still wouldn't connect so I tried manually and the phone wouldn't allow me to install it.
I then used the same manual method and was able to install the default recovery that comes with the phone. I can't find the link at the moment to that recovery.
I attempted to install the rom before OTA and the rom after OTA..and neither would install using the update.zip method or the hboot pc10img.zip method
I then followed this method suggested
joemm said:
Heres a thread with someone with the same problem, read the thread from post #1 to Post #35 or so and you will find your awnser:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912399
The solution is in post #33 but it will help you to read the thread from post #1.
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After using that method I lost root as it no longer said S-OFF it now says S-ON
I posted some pics to help see what I see and to show what happens when I go into the recovery
http://rey.posterous.com/private/wwtdGtjFbr
After trying the latest guide that managed to help others I noticed that I now lost root as my phone now reads S-ON
dilfatx said:
I followed the guide on xda to root my phone..I must of missed a step.. the phone will not go past the HTC boot up screen. I held the volume down and power button and it tells me that there is no image in my phone.. also It will not let me go into recovery. It does say S-Off just FYI.
What can i do to get recovery or better yet rom to install?
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Heres a thread with someone with the same problem, read the thread from post #1 to Post #35 or so and you will find your awnser:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912399
The solution is in post #33 but it will help you to read the thread from post #1.
dilfatx said:
I followed the guide on xda to root my phone..I must of missed a step.. the phone will not go past the HTC boot up screen. I held the volume down and power button and it tells me that there is no image in my phone.. also It will not let me go into recovery. It does say S-Off just FYI.
What can i do to get recovery or better yet rom to install?
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Did you follow the tutorial in the Wiki or one in the forums?
joemm said:
Heres a thread with someone with the same problem, read the thread from post #1 to Post #35 or so and you will find your awnser:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912399
The solution is in post #33 but it will help you to read the thread from post #1.
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The thread looks promising.. will give it a try ASAP.. thank you so much.. I have looked and read so many threads for hours literally last night.. was able to install the original recovery but still no rom.. will try the one that is suggested on the thread.. again many thanks for the help.
KoolKidsKlub said:
Did you follow the tutorial in the Wiki or one in the forums?
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I have thread through the stickies and many suggested using adb.. my phone would not mount even after installing the drivers..
joemm said:
Heres a thread with someone with the same problem, read the thread from post #1 to Post #35 or so and you will find your awnser:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912399
The solution is in post #33 but it will help you to read the thread from post #1.
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Just tried it and it tells me that "file is wrong image" after I press bootloader from hboot
I basically need a rom that i can rename to update.zip and have it installed through the phone's original recovery..I have tried an old rom before OTA I found and wouldn't allow me to update that cause its too old..i also tried installing a custom ROM with no luck..
dilfatx said:
Just tried it and it tells me that "file is wrong image" after I press bootloader from hboot
I basically need a rom that i can rename to update.zip and have it installed through the phone's original recovery..I have tried an old rom before OTA I found and wouldn't allow me to update that cause its too old..i also tried installing a custom ROM with no luck..
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You didn't rename the file you downloaded did you? It must be named PC10IMG.zip for it to work. Alternatively, you can try flashing back the originally shipping rom located in the dev section (since the one from that linked thread was modified to remove the radio and such).
Edit: Link for original shipping ROM (assuming you have a G2).
ianmcquinn said:
You didn't rename the file you downloaded did you? It must be named PC10IMG.zip for it to work. Alternatively, you can try flashing back the originally shipping rom located in the dev section (since the one from that linked thread was modified to remove the radio and such).
Edit: Link for original shipping ROM (assuming you have a G2).
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NO i did not rename the zip file to update but to PC10img.zip and followed the instructions as asked.. i have tried an older rom before OTA and before the phone has said it will not take older image.. will try this one.. and yes I do have an original G2 from Tmobile
dilfatx said:
NO i did not rename the zip file and followed the instructions as asked.. i have tried an older rom before OTA and before the phone has said it will not take older image.. will try this one.. and yes I do have an original G2 from Tmobile
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Just curious do you still have S-off?
dilfatx said:
... It will not let me go into recovery. It does say S-Off just FYI
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Did you get to a point to flash the custom recovery?
Give us all the Hboot writting that comes up on the screen.
joemm said:
Just curious do you still have S-off?
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yes I do have s-off still
wileykat said:
Did you get to a point to flash the custom recovery?
Give us all the Hboot writting that comes up on the screen.
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I have not been able to install a custom recovery though I did manage to get the original recovery to work.. i will post pics/video soon on this thread of what occurs on hboot
dilfatx said:
yes I do have s-off still
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Strange with S-off you should be able to flash the customized PC10IMG that hot_hands made, may be you had a bad download try to redownload it and flash it again. If not I copied it the day hot_hands made it and have a drop box link for it.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17831112/PC...o_12.18.60.05P_26.01.00.17_M2_test_144460.zip
EDIT... TRY JOEMM's SUGGESTION 1ST.
dilfatx said:
I have not been able to install a custom recovery though I did manage to get the original recovery to work
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What did you get the original recovery to do exactly?
Anyway,.... if you have the eng-hboot you will be able to use the fastboot commands posted in the other thread to flash the custom recovery.
If no eng-hboot then you will need to use the pc10img method. Have you applied any ota updates? Do you know what ROM was on there before you tried all this? 1St try pc10img method with the rom version prior to 1.72 (1.19 maybe?), if fail again due to older version then use 1.72. Infact as all are now rootable it shouldn't make a difference now.
wileykat said:
EDIT... TRY JOEMM's SUGGESTION 1ST.
What did you get the original recovery to do exactly?
Anyway,.... if you have the eng-hboot you will be able to use the fastboot commands posted in the other thread to flash the custom recovery.
If no eng-hboot then you will need to use the pc10img method. Have you applied any ota updates? Do you know what ROM was on there before you tried all this? 1St try pc10img method with the rom version prior to 1.72 (1.19 maybe?), if fail again due to older version then use 1.72. Infact as all are now rootable it shouldn't make a difference now.
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The 1.72 rom was for the Desire Z not the Tmobile G2, so do not use 1.72 rom on the Tmobile G2.
Heres a link for the shipped rom's from Tmobile its only the top 2 on the list the other 2 are for the Desire Z:
Edit this is for the rom 1.12
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision
Edit:Heres a link for the rom 1.19
http://rapidshare.com/#!download|85....02.01.15_M2_release_149459_signed.zip|129303
Aha... apologies... thnx for the correction boss.
after flashing the recommended pc10img... i lost root.. its now s-on and the img didnt install
Here is the pics i mentioned before
http://rey.posterous.com/private/wwtdGtjFbr
Yep, restores to stock. But it boots up right? Now follow the wiki to root, subsidy unlock and super cid.... slowly.
wileykat said:
EDIT... TRY JOEMM's SUGGESTION 1ST.
What did you get the original recovery to do exactly?
Anyway,.... if you have the eng-hboot you will be able to use the fastboot commands posted in the other thread to flash the custom recovery.
If no eng-hboot then you will need to use the pc10img method. Have you applied any ota updates? Do you know what ROM was on there before you tried all this? 1St try pc10img method with the rom version prior to 1.72 (1.19 maybe?), if fail again due to older version then use 1.72. Infact as all are now rootable it shouldn't make a difference now.
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I got the original recovery from another thread last night as i couldnt install the clockwork mod recovery..
i did try the pc10img method with the original rom before ota and it wouldn't take same thing with the original rom after OTA.. except now I lost root after attempting to install the new OTA

[Q] Help Needed in Rooting and Installing Custom Recovery/ROM

i have a desire hd, i want to install custom recovery and flash a rom through the custom recovery??
i read about Ace Hack Kit.
is it really a one step process??
connect the phone, press 1 and press enter?
and i'll have a custom recovery on my device??
i even read that if i have sense 3.5xxx on my device, i need to downgrade it.. how do i check which version i have?
like if anyone has an easy way for getting s-off please tell me.. am a noob here.. samsung bootloaders are not locked so having some difficulty here..
Thanks
rgshah3 said:
i have a desire hd, i want to install custom recovery and flash a rom through the custom recovery??
i read about Ace Hack Kit.
is it really a one step process??
connect the phone, press 1 and press enter?
and i'll have a custom recovery on my device??
i even read that if i have sense 3.5xxx on my device, i need to downgrade it.. how do i check which version i have?
like if anyone has an easy way for getting s-off please tell me.. am a noob here.. samsung bootloaders are not locked so having some difficulty here..
Thanks
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AAHK has already retired. If you take a look at second post (Sticky post) in in this general section, you can see the thread entitled "[How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit".
However, this tools will not provide s-off to you. Only give you privilege to run root and install custom ROM.
You are tech people? Able to reverse-engineered windows files in a few hours? Then this is ADVANCE method to achieve s-off > http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411
yumm91 said:
AAHK has already retired. If you take a look at second post (Sticky post) in in this general section, you can see the thread entitled "[How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit".
However, this tools will not provide s-off to you. Only give you privilege to run root and install custom ROM.
You are tech people? Able to reverse-engineered windows files in a few hours? Then this is ADVANCE method to achieve s-off > http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411
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Not that tech a person. But I managed to download Ace Hack Kit. Should it work even if they retired?? It requires internet?
Because it looks easy.. Any way to install 4ext on this phone?? Some easy guide??
rgshah3 said:
Not that tech a person. But I managed to download Ace Hack Kit. Should it work even if they retired?? It requires internet?
Because it looks easy.. Any way to install 4ext on this phone?? Some easy guide??
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Like I sa.. Well, maybe you have not read my entire reply.
How to root without ace hack kit > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
AAHK will not working because the tools is automated to download certain files after it query your phone version info in order to downgrade it accordingly. And these files have already taken down from the server.
Please read the thread carefully in order to understand what the tools is supposed to be doing before run it. :good:
rgshah3 said:
Not that tech a person. But I managed to download Ace Hack Kit. Should it work even if they retired?? It requires internet?
Because it looks easy.. Any way to install 4ext on this phone?? Some easy guide??
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It needs Internet, but more than that, it downloads files from a server that is no longer up. Unlock the bootloader; it's the only easy way right now to get root and recovery, but you won't get S-Off. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
EDIT: yumm won.
yumm91 said:
Like I sa.. Well, maybe you have not read my entire reply.
How to root without ace hack kit > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
AAHK will not working because the tools is automated to download certain files after it query your phone version info in order to downgrade it accordingly. And these files have already taken down from the server.
Please read the thread carefully in order to understand what the tools is supposed to be doing before run it. :good:
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my bad sorry.. any other way?? for s-off other than advanced user method?
and umm, the link u gave me (root without ace hack) says that i can install 4ext.. i can install roms from there then?
rgshah3 said:
and umm, the link u gave me (root without ace hack) says that i can install 4ext.. i can install roms from there then?
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Yes.
bananagranola said:
Yes.
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oh... then i was worrying for no reason.. what exactly is S-OFF??
and after i root and unlock bootloader, can i install 4ext from Google Play?
rgshah3 said:
oh... then i was worrying for no reason.. what exactly is S-OFF??
and after i root and unlock bootloader, can i install 4ext from Google Play?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30020025&postcount=7
this tells me to install a rom using its boot.img.. how do i install using a custom recovery?
rgshah3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30020025&postcount=7
this tells me to install a rom using its boot.img.. how do i install using a custom recovery?
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The PDF linked in that post has instructions.
bananagranola said:
The PDF linked in that post has instructions.
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after i unlock the bootloader with a token, then what do i do? i didnt understand it.. please help
rgshah3 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30020025&postcount=7
this tells me to install a rom using its boot.img.. how do i install using a custom recovery?
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You can use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
Is almost "easy" to follow and you will have your phone rooted.
It is not possible to install a recovery from gg play. You can use another app instead, but your phone must to be rooted before.
The most easy way to install a recovery image is using flashboot, anyway the tool I give you before flash the recovery for you
Litux1516 said:
You can use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
Is almost "easy" to follow and you will have your phone rooted.
It is not possible to install a recovery from gg play. You can use another app instead, but your phone must to be rooted before.
The most easy way to install a recovery image is using flashboot, anyway the tool I give you before flash the recovery for you
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Can you explain how to flash it using fastboot?? A few steps please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076
Will this work?
rgshah3 said:
Can you explain how to flash it using fastboot?? A few steps please?
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fastboot flash recovery.img.

Failed to reboot the cellphone after flashing

I Install the CyanogenMod-7.2 located in the ROM Manager roms to download, and the cellphone(HTC Inspire 4g) after the process in CWM , reboot and stays in "HTC white page", what i can do
If your boot loader is unlocked, read my signature.
bananagranola said:
If your boot loader is unlocked, read my signature.
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thanks man
zboyx2 said:
thanks man
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Sigh. People just don't read my signature...
zboyx2 said:
thanks man
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thanks , sorry for that, im only read the first line, im really sorry
bananagranola said:
Sigh. People just don't read my signature...
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sorry for that, but, i can do a question here, right now in the änswers?
i wanna say, i did a back up image before install the custom room, the cellphone is alive "thanks God", but , i wanna know ¿why the cellphone failed in the reboot whit the new room? thanks
zboyx2 said:
sorry for that, but, i can do a question here, right now in the änswers?
i wanna say, i did a back up image before install the custom room, the cellphone is alive "thanks God", but , i wanna know ¿why the cellphone failed in the reboot whit the new room? thanks
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Wait, seriously, did you read my signature? The part about the splash screen, linking to the part about fastboot flashing the ROM Zip's boot.img?
bananagranola said:
Wait, seriously, did you read my signature? The part about the splash screen, linking to the part about fastboot flashing the ROM Zip's boot.img?
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i read it, really complete but i dont do that, just that, but i see in the other link "Ace Think Tank" a guide " [NOOB] Flashing a custom ROM & getting it to boot IF bootloader is htcdev unlocked" thanks, sorry for any problem
zboyx2 said:
i read it, really complete but i dont do that, just that, but i see in the other link "Ace Think Tank" a guide " [NOOB] Flashing a custom ROM & getting it to boot IF bootloader is htcdev unlocked" thanks, sorry for any problem
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Those two guides say essentially the same thing: that you need to fastboot flash the ROM zip's boot.img. The DHD's bootloader unlock provided by HTC is only a partial one, so it doesn't allow flashing to the boot partition from the recovery partition, so it needs to be flashed separately from fast boot.
bananagranola said:
Those two guides say essentially the same thing: that you need to fastboot flash the ROM zip's boot.img. The DHD's bootloader unlock provided by HTC is only a partial one, so it doesn't allow flashing to the boot partition from the recovery partition, so it needs to be flashed separately from fast boot.
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first, my english is intermedium, i cant understand evrything, im sorry for that
i did the guide "[How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit]" before install the "failed custom rom", thats is what you mean?
bananagranola said:
Those two guides say essentially the same thing: that you need to fastboot flash the ROM zip's boot.img. The DHD's bootloader unlock provided by HTC is only a partial one, so it doesn't allow flashing to the boot partition from the recovery partition, so it needs to be flashed separately from fast boot.
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sorry, but, "boot.img" is the custom rom?
zboyx2 said:
first, my english is intermedium, i cant understand evrything, im sorry for that
i did the guide "[How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit]" before install the "failed custom rom", thats is what you mean?
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I'm utterly baffled. What have you done and what are you trying to do?
zboyx2 said:
sorry, but, "boot.img" is the custom rom?
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No. Again. Read the first link in my signature! I don't care if your English isn't flawless, but I expect you to read and follow instructions!
bananagranola said:
I'm utterly baffled. What have you done and what are you trying to do?
No. Again. Read the first link in my signature! I don't care if your English isn't flawless, but I expect you to read and follow instructions!
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ook sorry, was my faul, i understood the problem, thanks for your help

how to root and instal CWM recovery in HTC Desire HD

hi frnds.. how are you.. frnd plz guide me how to root and instal CWM recovery in HTC Desire HD (2.3.5)..
_Sahil_ said:
hi frnds.. how are you.. frnd plz guide me how to root and instal CWM recovery in HTC Desire HD (2.3.5)..
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Hi,
I just installed a custom ROM for the first time on my DHD with stock 2.3.5.
I used Glevitan's tutorial and tool to do it. It gives you a rooted, S-ON DHD with CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500 (prefer his tool instead of HTCDev, even if it uses HTCDev procedure too).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
Just take your time and follow his instructions. Every should be okay.
If I have time this week-end, I will detail more every step.
Have fun !
Matth59 said:
Hi,
I just installed a custom ROM for the first time on my DHD with stock 2.3.5.
I used Glevitan's tutorial and tool to do it. It gives you a rooted, S-ON DHD with CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500 (prefer his tool instead of HTCDev, even if it uses HTCDev procedure too).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
Just take your time and follow his instructions. Every should be okay.
If I have time this week-end, I will detail more every step.
Have fun !
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http://d-h.st/8M6
the link must be dead, any other link?
thx
varcoff said:
http://d-h.st/8M6
the link must be dead, any other link?
thx
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What is that a link to?
bananagranola said:
What is that a link to?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
it says easy unlock tool
I already tried HTCdev to unlock bootloader my DHD, but it says i neet to update the HBOOT
I tried to update the hboot, but it stucks when flashing the image
so i wanna try easy unlock tool, and the link is not working
Try from this link, maybe it can help.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/
prazetyo said:
Try from this link, maybe it can help.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/
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That's a video from a couple of years ago. Has anyone reading this thread come across a more recent how-to?

[Q] Help to gain S-off

Hello,
I've been trying to get back to 2.3.3 to run revolutionary on HTC incredible 2. I went to this link that was on rootzwiki. sorry i'm not allowed yet to post link but I can't download any of the files and I don't know which file to download. Sorry I'm new to this.
Please help me find the zip file to flash to get back to 2.3.3 so I can run revolutionary and get S-off
Thank you in advance
atticustcx said:
Hello,
I've been trying to get back to 2.3.3 to run revolutionary on HTC incredible 2. I went to this link that was on rootzwiki. sorry i'm not allowed yet to post link but I can't download any of the files and I don't know which file to download. Sorry I'm new to this.
Please help me find the zip file to flash to get back to 2.3.3 so I can run revolutionary and get S-off
Thank you in advance
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Out of thoroughness, why do you want to have s-off?
atticustcx said:
Hello,
I've been trying to get back to 2.3.3 to run revolutionary on HTC incredible 2. I went to this link that was on rootzwiki. sorry i'm not allowed yet to post link but I can't download any of the files and I don't know which file to download. Sorry I'm new to this.
Please help me find the zip file to flash to get back to 2.3.3 so I can run revolutionary and get S-off
Thank you in advance
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just follow this guide it has everything you need along with great instructions to get s-off http://androidforums.com/incredible...wngrade-firmware-build-6-01-605-05-newer.html
zedwards said:
Out of thoroughness, why do you want to have s-off?
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I want to flash the new radios when I flash viper rom
ArslanQureshi said:
just follow this guide it has everything you need along with great instructions to get s-off
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Thank you very much! This did the trick! Guide was really easy to follow
atticustcx said:
I want to flash the new radios when I flash viper rom
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That's a lot of work (downgrading to get s-off) just to change the rom You just need to unlock for that, not S-off FWIW
zedwards said:
That's a lot of work (downgrading to get s-off) just to change the rom You just need to unlock for that, not S-off FWIW
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he said he wanted to flash radios that needs s-off
zedwards said:
That's a lot of work (downgrading to get s-off) just to change the rom You just need to unlock for that, not S-off FWIW
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the guide was really easy to follow. the step by step on tacoroot. just make sure your sdk is up to date and add the path in advanced system settings "environment variables" for platform tools. make sure miniadb_inc2 is on root of C drive. follow steps. I think the little details can really throw some one off. It happened to me
But yeah I got S-off flashed the ICS firmware for the new radio 0320
Running Viper ROM 1.3.1
Well when ur flashing custom kernels or firmware its a lot better to be s-off that way you dont wind up turning your phone into a paperweight. Besides a lot more customization can be of use with s-off vs unlocked boot loader. Hope this helps.

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