can the update be downgraded so i can root with s-off - Verizon Droid Incredible 2

right now im rooted with the newest ota that came out but i cant downgrade to 2.3.3 i get an error when the file starts to parse... it will fail all the time...

I guess I'm stock on stock then
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If your still s-off , can't you just reflash a superuser package? If your not, have you tried tacoroot method ?
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I'm pretty sure there are threads already posted about achieving s-off on already rooted devices. Check around.
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Everything I try to downgrade I always get error 99...
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If you are HTC Dev unlocked then you need to use the instructions to get s-off for dev unlocked. If all else fails use a different computer.
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Flashing newest ruu remove revolutionary?

So since the newest ota's contain bootloader .98 shouldn't running that completely unroot the device
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Anyone wanna try? I just sold my Inc 2 for a rezound so I can't

This sucks

Cannot find the info...I'm not a noob but I have gotten confused. I have 2.3.4 with 98 bootloader. Do I just need to downgrade to 2.3.3, then root? Or does the bootloader need to be downgraded too?
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Yes you have to downgrade the hboot to .97 the guide is in the development section.
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Hey guys need help! Trying to root dinc for a buddy.

Ok so my problem is.... I have superuser permissions, and i have recovery installed cwmr. The problem is i need s-off, or unlocked bootloader. Well when i try to downgrade the ruu to do this i keep getting mainver is older?!!! Now i have a rezound, and i know we have a fix for this, is there a fix for the inc? Any help would b much appreciated. Thanks guys.
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What version of Android is it running and what steps have you done to reach this point?
It sounds like all you need is the s-off tool found on Unrevoked's website but I'll see what you say first.
SlimSnoopOS said:
What version of Android is it running and what steps have you done to reach this point?
It sounds like all you need is the s-off tool found on Unrevoked's website but I'll see what you say first.
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he's on gingerbread
zounduser said:
Im getting mainver error as well? Im trying to root friends dinc...... This is ridiculous, my tbolt, and rezound were easy as hell! Any thoughts guys? He has the 1.2 00000000 hboot, and he is on the stock gingerbread rom. We do have cwmr and su permissions.
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Yes im on gingerbread. 2.3.4 the problem is a mainver error everytime. My buddy didnt wait 4 me 2 get there n started rooting himself. He did revolution i believe. I dont think he did the whole process?
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All i know is he is s-on, and we tried flashing a rom but gets stuck on splash screen.
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What hboot version are you on? You need to flash the misc img first to allow the downgrade to 2.2 You keep getting the too new error because hboot wont normally allow a downgrade. But flashing the misc image tricks hboot into thinking its on 2.2, allowing you to reflash 2.2
I tried flashing the misc. Image zip. It said failed.
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Flash it in recovery correct. The hbott version is 1.2.0000. Does anyone have a link to that misc. Image zip? Maybe i got the wrong zip.
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zounduser said:
Flash it in recovery correct. The hbott version is 1.2.0000. Does anyone have a link to that misc. Image zip? Maybe i got the wrong zip.
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Have a look at the op of this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506258, start at step 28. Hboot should be htcdev unlocked first if its not already.
Ok ya thats another thing. I tried htcdev unlock it wont go. Get stuck just b4 the unlock token part. I will look @ this link though thanks for the help. Ill b back to update my proggress.
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Well...... No progress! Im done with it, my buddy can figure it out on his own. Thanks for all the tips guys.
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Mod, please close thread. Thanks
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How do I root 2.3.4?

My girl just got this phone from Verizon and it came on 2.3.4. Not really sure how to go about rooting it. Only found a guide for 2.3.3.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
My girl just got this phone from Verizon and it came on 2.3.4. Not really sure how to go about rooting it. Only found a guide for 2.3.3.
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Follow the guide for downgrading first.
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Check your software version in hboot first. There are a lot of problems with newer models of the Inc2 and rooting.
How do I even get into hboot? The normal ways didn't seem to work for me.
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Turn off the phone and hold volume down and power at the same time. If that does not work pull the battery out for a few seconds and put it back in and try again. When I first got mine I had to pull the battery at first before I could get into it.
im trying to do this to, so not hijacking the thread..
im at hboot .98 and have tried to download the kit in the downgrade thread, but it resets the connection at the end and never finishes.
ive read about htcdev tool to unlock bootloader, but there is no straight up guide besides the attn1 thread which is useless with that vwhk kit.
arrrrg
Here is a thread I just came across in the general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697175. Maybe this will help some people.
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Here is a thread I just came across in the general section http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697175. Maybe this will help some people.
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I looked at that, but the poster said he was on the 5.whatever software.
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I used the downgrade tutorial and revo work no problems after the download finally worked.
I'm at hboot .98
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I'm at hboot .98
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Check your software version. Is the first number 5 or 6?
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prototype7 said:
Check your software version. Is the first number 5 or 6?
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Its 6. I take it I'd wish it were 5?
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Its 6. I take it I'd wish it were 5?
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If it's software 6, it would be better if you used HTC dev unlock because downgrading software 6 is pretty difficult unless you're familiar with ADB shell.
If it's software 5, then using the downgrade tutorial would suffice and then revolutionary process, etc.
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It's possible to root and s-off with software 6, but it's complicated and can cause bugs and instability. There's really nothing you'd want to do that you can't with just using htcdev unlock, the downside is it voids your warranty.
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prototype7 said:
It's possible to root and s-off with software 6, but it's complicated and can cause bugs and instability. There's really nothing you'd want to do that you can't with just using htcdev unlock, the downside is it voids your warranty.
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Thata why I stated that you shouldn't try to S-Off and downgrade software 6 unless you are knowledgeable with ADB shell. This is because the entire process requires ADB shell usage.
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Thata why I stated that you shouldn't try to S-Off and downgrade software 6 unless you are knowledgeable with ADB shell. This is because the entire process requires ADB shell usage.
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I know. I posted a tutorial in general on how to do it.
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prototype7 said:
I know. I posted a tutorial in general on how to do it.
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Coolios!
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Ok I just used condemnedsoul's pg32img to revert back to stock. I thought I was going to have to return my phone to Verizon but found out I don't have to. Now I've lost root. How can I regain root and is there a way to do it w/o connecting to a pc? I'm on 2.3.4 gb sense 2.1. I'm still s-off.
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eriknors said:
Ok I just used condemnedsoul's pg32img to revert back to stock. I thought I was going to have to return my phone to Verizon but found out I don't have to. Now I've lost root. How can I regain root and is there a way to do it w/o connecting to a pc? I'm on 2.3.4 gb sense 2.1. I'm still s-off.
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Sure you can do it without a computer as long as you use 4ext for your recovery. Since you have s- off you just need a recovery to flash and Su for root. Use the app to get the free version of the recovery. The app will flash the .IMG file. Then once you have your recovery
Just download su and flash in recovery. Here is a drop box link to the su zip file to flash.
http://db.tt/GzpXFmUz
Here is the recovery updater app
http://db.tt/2sN1gD5h
Or rom manager app will also install recovery i believe and you can also use that to flash su for root.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Sure you can do it without a computer as long as you use 4ext for your recovery. Since you have s- off you just need a recovery to flash and Su for root. Use the app to get the free version of the recovery. The app will flash the .IMG file. Then once you have your recovery
Just download su and flash in recovery. Here is a drop box link to the su zip file to flash.
http://db.tt/GzpXFmUz
Here is the recovery updater app
http://db.tt/2sN1gD5h
Or rom manager app will also install recovery i believe and you can also use that to flash su for root.
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Ok I have 4ext so I use it to flash the .img recovery file? That will give me a custom recovery so that I can flash the .zip Su file so I can gain root?
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[Q] Rooting a 4.4 One

I have been searching with no luck. Is there a way to root and s-off my One if it already has the 4.4 update.
No it looks like those of us who got the 4.4.2 ota without s-off are stuck for now. New hboot version locked out old exploits in rumrunner and firewater
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Is it possible with the 4.3?
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Yep, you should be able to find the firewater s-off site pretty easily - look for the temp root method if on Verizon 4.3
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