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Please help, trying to root a friends Incredible

OK, I am far from new to this. I have unlocked many WinMo phones and now rooted many Android phones. I have an Evo that was rooted with ADB back on 2.1 and have rooted many friends phones.
I am using UnRevoked and I have installed the HBoot Drivers. Now it says connected, then Pushing Recovery, then stays there forever. I even let it stay connected overnight saying that, I woke up the next morning with the same screen, it isnt doing anything. Is there a different, better method??

UnrEVOked is the 'best' method.
Recommend this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855515&page=3
It will have the answers for ya.

Have you installed the usb drivers, back in the day that gave me the biggest issue.
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after reading literally thousands of posts about unrevoked and finding that most issues turn out to be simple fixes or retries, and having used it myself w no issues, this is probably the most supported and used way to root...the gold standard...not to say there arent weird curcumstances it might not work... But its a total work horse ...if you have the skills to hack the hack im sure you could use the exploit and manhandle it... I usually type something wrong, disconnect at the wrong time, or execute "doooh!" Moments, and with the swiftness....after making sure the drivers are right, give the autopilot of unrevoked another go...its really the way too do it....
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If all else fails, if you know someone with a Mac computer that version of Unrevoked is simplified and you do not need to install drivers. Simply download unrevoked and root.
A friend of mine helped me root my Inc using the Mac version and it was a quick process. I have no idea how the driver/pc version of Unrevoked works as it has steps that Mac users do not need in order to root. I've been rooted for about a month with no issues yet.

[Q] Change ROM without using the display

Hi guys,
so, this is indeed my first post here. But the forums helped me a lot with playing with my Desire.
But now I have a problem for which I cannot find help anywhere, neither here via the search nor Google. I really hope you would be so kind to help me find an answer.
This morning I dropped my Desire Nothing really happened case, but the display won't work anymore. When I start it I feel the vibration that indicates the system start, and I also see the buttons under the display lighting up. But the damn display itself stays black. My best guess now is that the connector between display and motherboard might be disconnected/broken.
Since I hope to get it repaired over warranty, I think the first thing to do is to recover standard sense rom and unroot it. Otherwise HTC wouldn't repair it, right?!
So now the tricky part: how can I do that with an unconnected display? Is there any chance?
Or would you just risk it and send it in rooted and with a custom rom?
What's left to say: It cannot be discovered by my computer since I'm not able to turn it on.
I would really really appreciate any help or inputs on how to resolve this.
Cheers,
Pascal
PS: Since my Macbook Air got stolen 3 days ago, I can only answer from my office PC.

Just boot in to fast boot the run ur ruu then send it off
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So, how would I do that exactly without being able to use the display or the pc?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VVQyQizxhM
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOm2DCzuE8g
Both methods require your minimum interaction.

Thanks!
Since I have no Win PC, this would be the equivalent for Mac/Linux, right?
And, how do I find out Baseband Version/Software Number?

I don't know much about OpenRUU, wait for someone else.
Second youtube video doesn't depend on your OS so I would suggest you that solution. However, it requires some interaction with your phone so...
If you're able to find a friend with Windows, that would be win-win solution. Basically you have zero interaction with your phone, just instal HTC Sync (drivers) and plug in the phone.
Since your phone is rooted do not bother about SW/BB version and use RUU ROM provided for your carrier which will restore SW and BB version to the stock. If your carrier sells unbranded Desire then go for the last official Froyo WWE:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo (2.29.405.5)
If your Desire is branded, find adequate ROM and possibly you'll need a goldcard too.

Thanks for your help guys.
Fortunately, I'm able to use a WinPC for a couple of days now. So, yay me
Unfortunately, it's not working the way I tried and wanted it to work. Here's what I did:
Downloaded, installed and started HTC Sync, plugged in my phone and powered it on. HTC Sync doesn't recognize the phone
Secondly I downloaded and executed the RUU exe, but it also doesn't recogize the phone.
Am I doing something wrong? Or is it just not working cos I'm not able to unlock the SIM?

Let me make something clear to you! If they do take and repair a dropped phone, they'll not even care to look at the software... Seriously. Warranty is for factory/shipping errors, which were caused by the manufacturer. Good luck convincing them how a factory fault suddenly destroyed your display.
But the easy way of going to stock is to get a sd-card reader and put a PB99IMG.zip in the root of the sd-card and start it up in bootloader mode. It'll flash it automatically.(no need to use a windows pc)

Well, it's worth a try, isn't it?! And to be on the safe side, I'd like to get everything back to normal before sending it in. At least to know, that the SW really isn't the reason why they don't wanna repair it.
And for this PB99IMG.zip, does it have to have exactly this name?
Thx

[Q] S-off without a usb port

My usb port broke on my beloved evo (literally came off the board and took the traces with it), unrooted to take it to sprint, including turning s-off. Sprint wants to charge me a bunch of money to fix it, regardless of it being a known problem with the evo's. I decided to keep my evo for a little longer, I can't stand the 2.2 rom I rolled back to. I can get root on my evo I just need to turn s-off, but without a usb port, I don't have any connectivity.
Is there a way to turn s-off without debugging it via computer? Any help is encouraged and very much appreciated.
Thanks, and I am sorry if this is a repost.

prometh1us said:
My usb port broke on my beloved evo (literally came off the board and took the traces with it), unrooted to take it to sprint, including turning s-off. Sprint wants to charge me a bunch of money to fix it, regardless of it being a known problem with the evo's. I decided to keep my evo for a little longer, I can't stand the 2.2 rom I rolled back to. I can get root on my evo I just need to turn s-off, but without a usb port, I don't have any connectivity.
Is there a way to turn s-off without debugging it via computer? Any help is encouraged and very much appreciated.
Thanks, and I am sorry if this is a repost.
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I would search around since I am sure I seen this question before but install adb wireless and push unrevoked s~off file
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playya said:
I would search around since I am sure I seen this question before but install adb wireless and push unrevoked s~off file
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I did a little researching on adb wireless, apparently it's for phones that have already been rooted.

prometh1us said:
I did a little researching on adb wireless, apparently it's for phones that have already been rooted.
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Then you either need an SD reader or put your SD card in another phone and place the files you need on it that way.
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If you're s-on and don't have a recovery, then you're probably screwed. You can unroot without a usb port, but I don't believe that you can root without one.
If you're still on 2.2 then you may have some luck depending on your hboot version. Search around for some of the older root methods. If they're compatible with your hboot then there may be something that you can do. Considering that z4root will give you temp root, there may be some way to get s-off from there.
If you have insurance on your phone then you may want to try another store - you may get someone that'll give you a refurb. If the port was just loose then you would be in good shape, but since it's broken off they usually won't replace it without charging the $100 deductible.
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plainjane said:
If you're s-on and don't have a recovery, then you're probably screwed. You can unroot without a usb port, but I don't believe that you can root without one.
If you're still on 2.2 then you may have some luck depending on your hboot version. Search around for some of the older root methods. If they're compatible with your hboot then there may be something that you can do. Considering that z4root will give you temp root, there may be some way to get s-off from there.
If you have insurance on your phone then you may want to try another store - you may get someone that'll give you a refurb. If the port was just loose then you would be in good shape, but since it's broken off they usually won't replace it without charging the $100 deductible.
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I have 2.2, and I am bootloader 2.10, I was thinking about doing z4root to get temp root, then trying and pushing the unrevoked3 package through via adbwirelesss. I have my whole phone setup on my sd card, I just desperately need to get s-off to be able to fully root. Are there any utilities to flash in hboot to give you s-off?
I have insurance on the phone, they didn't enter anything in the system about me breaking my phone, I am just probably going to tell them someone stole it and trade them the $100 for a refurb.

playya said:
Then you either need an SD reader or put your SD card in another phone and place the files you need on it that way.
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I have all of the files on my sd card already, unfortunately I can't flash them without a recovery, cant flash a recovery without s-off. The unrevoked3 is an .exe meant to be used by a computer via adb. They did have an .apk that they have since stopped supporting, it errors out when I try it that way.

Shameless self bump, my efforts have failed, and I have explored multiple avenues, but I have yet to solve it, any help is still much appreciated

Turning HTC Desire Z completely into stock

Hey
My Desire Z's screen/digitalizer has compeltely gone crazy. I called HTC and well they told me that I had 2 years (Im at 1 and 1/2 I think) so I can send it for warrently. Obviously Im rooted, modded, S-OFF, etc. everything.
A LARGE detail: For some reason, USB mass storage doesn't work on my phone. Its another reason why I want to go stock and check if it is a hardware issue or software.
One of their tests was safe mode which the same thing happened (detected touches all over the place). Another test, was to turn it into factory which is what I want to ask now How I turn my HTC Desire Z to COMPLETE stock again? I do want to have the possibility to again unlock the bootloader and root it, which I think is possible but Ive heard of phones that say once you upgrade, its impossible.
Another thing, HTC may (because Ive read it on these forums) offer me another phone. I will refuse this because I dont care if they offer me the Nexus 7 or a Galaxy S3 (saying impossible things, I know); I want a phone with a QWERTY keyboard and since they dont have a newer model, I want mine back. In case they say this (because they cant (dont want to) fix my phone) can I refuse this and get my phone back? Just want to make sure about that....
Right now, my main thing is getting this unrooted, relocking the bootloader, S-ON, and going completely stock, so HTC doesnt say anything about it (just in case)
Thank to all

Also, i dont know if this is a ROM issue or a hardware issue, but ADB/USB mass storage doesnt work for me so I have to use a Wifi FTP server to transfer all the files I need....
Another reason I need a stock ROM: Test this and test the USB storage/ADB hardware/software.

I thought there was a sticky for this kind of question?
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Guess it wasn't a sticky but rather the wiki:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Unrooting_and_Returning_to_Stock
If only the screen is having issues, you might be able to get at least the original bootloader/recovery on there (thereby returning the part that counts back to stock).

Check my guide for returning to stock
[GUIDE] Returning to stock, unroot. Also with broken screen/digitizer
-Nipqer

Nipqer said:
Check my guide for returning to stock
[GUIDE] Returning to stock, unroot. Also with broken screen/digitizer
-Nipqer
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I saw your guide but it requires ADB which (I've added it in the original post now) is not avaliable on myy device for some reason.

The guide links to a stock rom with adb pre-enabled. So if you have the drivers and adb set up on your computer you should be good to go.
-Nipqer

Nipqer said:
The guide links to a stock rom with adb pre-enabled. So if you have the drivers and adb set up on your computer you should be good to go.
-Nipqer
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But like I mentioned right now, USB mass storage and ADB do not work. They are set up on my PC but they do not see the phone. Thats why I cant do it with something that has to do with ADB.

Anyone have any idea how to do this?
Ifs it too much, maybe I can put a stock ROM on it and unroot that (leaving S-OFF)

adb should work fine, my guess it isnt set up right. you say when you connect your phone to pc you can only charge? no usb mount/mass storage, no adb? your phone will charge? your sd card works but can be read by phone and not by pc via usb?
is this all correct?
either your usb port is bad, your usb cable is bad or you dont have adb set up correctly

demkantor said:
adb should work fine, my guess it isnt set up right. you say when you connect your phone to pc you can only charge? no usb mount/mass storage, no adb? your phone will charge? your sd card works but can be read by phone and not by pc via usb?
is this all correct?
either your usb port is bad, your usb cable is bad or you dont have adb set up correctly
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yes, i can only charge. no usb mount/ass storage.......my card is perfect too.
is it possible there is something wrong with the rom/kernel im using? i mean a bad usb port seems......dificult.
if it is bad, i might as well take the warrenty as well but i need to run stock to avoid anything stupid from HTC.

my best guess is you need to uninstall the drivers alocated to your phone. then make sure you have proper ones on your computer. then when you plug jin your phone manualy point to the proper drivers
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demkantor said:
my best guess is you need to uninstall the drivers alocated to your phone. then make sure you have proper ones on your computer. then when you plug jin your phone manualy point to the proper drivers
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Ok..I already mentioned this.......
But I followed your advice anyhow. I plugged it into a freshly formatted PC and it only charges. Nothing else.
Can someone please help me get back to stock and unroot it without ADB? I do not mean this in a mean way or anything it is just impossible on my phone

Nothing at all??

riahc3 said:
Ok..I already mentioned this.......
But I followed your advice anyhow. I plugged it into a freshly formatted PC and it only charges. Nothing else.
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Have to go download the Drivers for the phone, otherwise the PC will only see it for charging or potentially USB mass storage.

kbeezie said:
Have to go download the Drivers for the phone, otherwise the PC will only see it for charging or potentially USB mass storage.
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Thats the thing: It doesnt see it as a USB mass storage device. And yes, the setting to detect it as such is indeed checked. I also reflashed the phone to another ROM to start clean: Nothing.
So then, my touchscreen AND be USB port have gone both bad. What is a stock (with Sense since the Desire Z comes with Sense) Gingerbread ROM that I can flash on this S-OFF phone? I need to send it ASAP as I dont want more time to pass.

riahc3 said:
Thats the thing: It doesnt see it as a USB mass storage device. And yes, the setting to detect it as such is indeed checked. I also reflashed the phone to another ROM to start clean: Nothing.
So then, my touchscreen AND be USB port have gone both bad. What is a stock (with Sense since the Desire Z comes with Sense) Gingerbread ROM that I can flash on this S-OFF phone? I need to send it ASAP as I dont want more time to pass.
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There's a few Stock roms in the forum, but it depends on who your carrier is, i.e.: T-Mobile Stock is going to be pretty branded with T-Mobile.
Also I'm not sure if shipping it with an ENG S-OFF will give them an excuse or not to support you (I think even with SHIP S-OFF they might say something).
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By the way since you said your touch screen might be bad, and you are S-OFF check this guide out (Something a lot of people used to get their phone to full stock even with a dead digitizer for RMA purposes) :
[GUIDE] Returning to stock, unroot. Also with broken screen/digitizer

kbeezie said:
There's a few Stock roms in the forum, but it depends on who your carrier is, i.e.: T-Mobile Stock is going to be pretty branded with T-Mobile.
Also I'm not sure if shipping it with an ENG S-OFF will give them an excuse or not to support you (I think even with SHIP S-OFF they might say something).
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By the way since you said your touch screen might be bad, and you are S-OFF check this guide out (Something a lot of people used to get their phone to full stock even with a dead digitizer for RMA purposes) :
[GUIDE] Returning to stock, unroot. Also with broken screen/digitizer
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I know you are trying to help and thanks a lot but I mentioned a few times that ADB does not work because my phone is not detected. I believe the data portion of the USB port has broken
I would need a Gingerbread Sense ROM that is closest to a OEM Desire Z. Since putting S-ON isn't a option due to the broken ADB I have no choice.
And ****, I just notice something else. The VOID sticker is broken on the screws. God I hope there are some on eBay....

Yes, great news. There are. Thank god I realized it before sending it off. I opened it just in case I could see some cable not right and fix the screen this way.
Anywa back on topic: Closest stock Gingerbread Sense ROM?

The stickers are problably going to take a while to get here.

if adb won't work (did it ever for you?) then your best bet is to fully brick your phone as long as you are sure when you send it in its warrantiable, it will be hard if not impossible to go back to stock without adb, there may be a way through terminal, you can go to irc #g2root and see if someone there can help
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[q] hellp need root on 2.3.5 without pc

I have an Evo 4g and the usb connector on the phone is broken. i have searched and searched for a way to root without a pc connection but i can't find anything. If someone can direct me to a thread that will help me solve this problem, or if you could give me the code to run that would be great too!

Don't think it can be done without PC.

If I remember correctly you need the computer to unlock at htcdev no matter what. After that you need it to flash recovery through fastboot. Then you need it to use revolutionary after downgrading to one of the supported updates. I can't remember specifics, been a long time since I rooted my evo
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