As the title states there is currently no way to root the OTA. I'll read the forums and delete this when there is. But this is to cut down on the # of threads asking about the same question.
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XTC Clip? Maybe you should call it: No Current Software Method to Root Stock 2.3
knipp21 said:
As the title states there is currently no way to root the OTA. I'll read the forums and delete this when there is. But this is to cut down on the # of threads asking about the same question.
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lol people are still going to ask even if you sticky this
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trystan.snyder said:
XTC Clip? Maybe you should call it: No Current Software Method to Root Stock 2.3
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All that does is get you S-OFF. Doesn't give you root. You still have to flash a ROM to get root.
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knipp21 said:
As the title states there is currently no way to root the OTA. I'll read the forums and delete this when there is. But this is to cut down on the # of threads asking about the same question.
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But I read somewhere that root was possible on 2.3 stock!!!
So how far do you guys think we are away from stock GB root without the clip? I just got mine, and have a chance to get it refunded if I want to. It took so long to get here, I feel that S-OFF will be accomplished without it any day now. Opinions?
The Black Droid said:
So how far do you guys think we are away from stock GB root without the clip? I just got mine, and have a chance to get it refunded if I want to. It took so long to get here, I feel that S-OFF will be accomplished without it any day now. Opinions?
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Alpharev and unrevoked are releasing something "revolutionary" tonight. Whether that be the root method or that they recently discovered what a vagina is we dont know. Just wait for that.
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Alpharev and unrevoked are releasing something "revolutionary" tonight. Whether that be the root method or that they recently discovered what a vagina is we dont know. Just wait for that.
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Just got done trying that, it's a no go.
I'm debating what to do as well. I just got the phone yesterday, and I don't know if I should get the xtc clip or what. I upgraded early so Verizon wouldn't let me get a 4G phone for some reason.
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It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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jmaddox31 said:
It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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is this post development related at all? as in is this a rom/mod/kernel/think tank post? no
read through the other threads and posts before making another super awesome thread like this
jmaddox31,
1.) Your post doesn't belong here in the development section. It doesn't really belong anywhere on the site as it has no value.
2.) We're waiting for you to root the device and post procedures on how to do it. You aren't done yet? It only took 2 days for the Thunderbolt. You are pretty lazy for not having it rooted yet.
3.) We are not your trained monkeys and you are not paying anyone (I just checked my Paypal). So go back and quietly sit in the corner.
PS: Mr Clown, could you close & trash this thread, please?
this phone will most likely never be rooted... by software anyhow.. might have to return it for a tbolt.
Why wont it be rooted??
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It took 2 days for the devs to root the Thunderbolt, maybe less.
Where's the love for the Inc 2??
Gimme some love.
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1) we had the thunderbolt for months before the release, we were familiar with it when it was released.
2) We perm rooted it on release day, s-off on day 2.
Thunderbolt was a similar situation, however because we were able to locate firmware vulnerable to scotty2's wpthis exploit, we we able to downgrade, then replace the bootloader.
We don't have this option on inc2, yet.
I have a inc2 eng hboot, and once a way to write it is found, we will have s-off root.
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1) we had the thunderbolt for months before the release, we were familiar with it when it was released.
2) We perm rooted it on release day, s-off on day 2.
Thunderbolt was a similar situation, however because we were able to locate firmware vulnerable to scotty2's wpthis exploit, we we able to downgrade, then replace the bootloader.
We don't have this option on inc2, yet.
I have a inc2 eng hboot, and once a way to write it is found, we will have s-off root.
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Hey man appreciate all your doing and when root happens it will be awesome. But on a positive note this device has the best battery life since my og Droid. It kills my tbolt in the battery department. Again thanks man.
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sunder74 said:
Hey man appreciate all your doing and when root happens it will be awesome. But on a positive note this device has the best battery life since my og Droid. It kills my tbolt in the battery department. Again thanks man.
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Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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No, but your working on it, which still deserves thanks.
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jcase said:
Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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Dude I meant for all your work from the Eris to your add free app and your recent contributions to tbolt root. TeamAndIRC is always contributing to the community.
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Thanks
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Haven't done anything yet, but you are welcome.
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Just so you know Im Ready to donate to Beer/Coffee fund for root
We just need the htc software ninjas to leak an older ruu that can be exploited.
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Bobby Buggs said:
Just so you know Im Ready to donate to Beer/Coffee fund for root
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See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
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We just need the htc software ninjas to leak an older ruu that can be exploited.
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I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.
if raskal comes up with inc2 support i can S-OFF and jcase said he'd help from there getting and RUU and making a recovery.
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See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.
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So that basically means a different exploit must be found then. One that exploits the code that is actually loaded.
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See my signature. I recommend your local homeless charity.
I would be surprised if a signed ruu dating before ~jan 7 exists.
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Yeah it would probably be pre production I would guess.
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Yeah it would probably be pre production I would guess.
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At that "age" of the device, likely unsigned ones.
ACD168 said:
if raskal comes up with inc2 support i can S-OFF and jcase said he'd help from there getting and RUU and making a recovery.
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did you receive s58 file from xtc for inc2??
so what all else is needed?
im gonna try and pull some strings and do some digging to get whats remaining so we can ROOT the monster.
Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
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Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
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No, not yet. Once you get the Ginerbread update you are out of luck and must wait for a new rootable exploit to be discovered. Both the AlphaRev team and the Unrevoked team as well as others are actively working on trying to find new exploits.
The other choice is to find someone that has a XTC Clip diagnostic device that can be used to gain S-OFF on your device which will then allow you to install a custom recovery and custom rooted ROMs.
There is a number of threads on this. There is no way, as of now, to downgrade. The only way to get root, if you have 2.3.3, is to buy an XTC clip.
Edit..... I type too slow
I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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The devs don't normally come in these threads and post. Some people would be bugging them for ETAs, or flaming.
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I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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If you visit the Revolutionary site, there are a number of links to some of the developers that are working on GB root exploits. With a little investigation into Twitter land, you will see that they are working on several HTC devices. One of the exploits will work on the Desire S, so it is only a matter of time before they figure out how to make it work on the Incredible S/Dinc2, too.
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I don't think anyone is actually trying. I think people just think people are trying. No one has come.out and said "hey. I'm working on it"
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After what happened with the froyo root, I'd be surprised if the root devs ever came into these forums again. They will probably not say anything until they have a working method.
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Do people ever use the search button?
brentobray said:
Is there anyone out there that can help me take my inc2 and downgrade to the stock software so I can root it?
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Suck a **** for a clip.
micdawg12 said:
Suck a **** for a clip.
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Wow!! No wonder they have n00b videos and posting restrictions in place!
Look in the inc 2 forums at rootzwiki. there's a sticky on downgrading (how to)
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That is only for those with S-OFF via AlpharevX to downgrade back to Froyo and the stock boot loader. You need to be S-OFF and, correct me if i'm wrong, will still be S-OFF after the downgrade. It will not work if you're S-ON with GB, unfortunately.
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Look in the inc 2 forums at rootzwiki. there's a sticky on downgrading (how to)
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That only works if you already have s-off.
micdawg12 said:
Suck a **** for a clip.
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Have you already tried?
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Avelnan said:
Have you already tried?
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Yes, that's how I got my clip. That's why I'm S-OFF'd and running newtoroot's bad ass sense 3.0 rom.
has anyone heard anything on root for the new OTA update? just curious, havnt seen any info mentioning anything. does alpharev have twitter or anything that they use to discuss current projects/status?
It is still very new, probably won't have root for this version for a few weeks. Of course, I could be wrong, I'm just taking a shot in the dark. For 2.3.3 it took a few months.
Just have some patience and it will be rootable before you know it.
Petes One Click?
Unfortunately the only way at this point to root 2.3.4 INC2's is using the XTC clip. I can't say for sure if they are even working on rooting 2.3.4 because who knows we may be upgraded to 3.0 and are waiting for that. but like I said the only thing I can say for sure is the XTC clip.
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Petes One Click?
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Can you confirm that Petes 1 click root works.
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Going forward with ota s....get s off....wait for ruu from jcase or whoever or a rooted rom to upgrade
Taking the ota is pointless
Petes one click will not work. That is for motorolas
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so has anyone found a way to root this yet or no? Thanks
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so has anyone found a way to root this yet or no? Thanks
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If you're asking about the Incredible 2, yes.
haha yea i am i know my sig but i am doing it for someone else. So how would i root?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
You have to downgrade. See post above. Its fairly easy
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Yah I got it now thanks tho
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Unfortunately the only way at this point to root 2.3.4 INC2's is using the XTC clip. I can't say for sure if they are even working on rooting 2.3.4 because who knows we may be upgraded to 3.0 and are waiting for that. but like I said the only thing I can say for sure is the XTC clip.
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This isn't true. I just got my phone a few weeks ago and it came with 2.3.4
I followed the instructions here. This was my first smartphone/rooting experience. It went flawlessly. So if I can do it, you should be able to as well (assuming you are mildly tech oriented).
No clips needed, just need to downgrade hboot to .97
Good luck
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This isn't true. I just got my phone a few weeks ago and it came with 2.3.4
I followed the instructions here. This was my first smartphone/rooting experience. It went flawlessly. So if I can do it, you should be able to as well (assuming you are mildly tech oriented).
No clips needed, just need to downgrade hboot to .97
Good luck
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that post you quoted was posted before the hboot downgrade came out. so at the time it was posted it was true.
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feh
10char
For anyone interested in seeing the hboot downgrade and how to root afterwards nate3mill has step by step instructions for both on you tube
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The reason that i ask this question is that i bought my mother a droid incredible 2 as she needed a solid phone to use for her business and something for her emails, easy web access, amongst many other things business oriented that her LG flip phone couldnt do. The issue is i dont live anwhere near her so i cant do the only root methof that we currently have, bc im not there, and it would be overly dificult to remote in and explain to her and all that. My question is, is there going to be something as easy as unrevoked or revolutionary that will come out for this update? THat i can explain over the phone, not a problem. Dont flame me for asking, if you look at my stats ive been here for some time and dont need someone telling me to wait if im a noob, im not, i just dont have easy access to the phone. also, is there any easy way to to tether? without root? like changing something in the service menu? that is a fool proof tested way to work? sorry for all the questions, ive stopped coming here for a while bc f some dooche in the fascinate forums, that ended up in the thunderbolt forums, that then ended up in the bionic forums and i just got tired of him. Good to be back all, thanks in advance for any help
Please search before.you post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
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And this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122289
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knipp21 said:
Please search before.you post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
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Please edit random punctuation before being condescending.
J/k. Thanks for the links though. I had no idea it had been done. Very nice.
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Please edit random punctuation before being condescending.
J/k. Thanks for the links though. I had no idea it had been done. Very nice.
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Lol. I work from my phone.
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"Any progress on 2.3.4 Root update? Besides Clip?"
I've read through the forums and the answer seems to be, "Yes, you can now obtain root without the clip. But only if you're competent in Swahili, like everyone ought to be. Otherwise, you don't have any business asking questions about how to do it."
Lol
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Undeception said:
"Any progress on 2.3.4 Root update? Besides Clip?"
I've read through the forums and the answer seems to be, "Yes, you can now obtain root without the clip. But only if you're competent in Swahili, like everyone ought to be. Otherwise, you don't have any business asking questions about how to do it."
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http://www.pbs.org/wonders/Episodes/Epi2/2_cult1a.htm
I hope this helps.
I'm a total noob coming from the inc1.
If I downgrade to 2.3.3 will I be able to upgrade back to 2.3.4 after I root and s-off?
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I'm a total noob coming from the inc1.
If I downgrade to 2.3.3 will I be able to upgrade back to 2.3.4 after I root and s-off?
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not using the OTA you cant, but if you search there is a flashable version of 2.3.4 i believe
Hey all. I am trying to root my dinc2 and im using the instructions on cyanogenmod.com but when I use revolutionary it says my HBoot is not supported... im have version 0.98.0000... any tips?
thanks
robochicken777 said:
Hey all. I am trying to root my dinc2 and im using the instructions on cyanogenmod.com but when I use revolutionary it says my HBoot is not supported... im have version 0.98.0000... any tips?
thanks
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Knipp, I really respect you. You gave a real answer when anyone else would've been like, "Holy crap, can't you search the freakin' forums???? Use your eyes!!" But instead you helped someone. This is why we didn't wanna see you leave.
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tylerlawhon said:
Knipp, I really respect you. You gave a real answer when anyone else would've been like, "Holy crap, can't you search the freakin' forums???? Use your eyes!!" But instead you helped someone. This is why we didn't wanna see you leave.
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Lol I try
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Thank you much. I apologize for.posting what I'm sure many have.
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Thank you much. I apologize for.posting what I'm sure many have.
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It's all good
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Let us know how the downgrade and rooting goes robochicken...
I am trying this weekend... the only thing Im concerned with is I hacked the wi-fi hotspot and I'm not sure if it will still work for free after root... if anyone knows I would be very happy
i apologize if this as been mentioned before, but I'm at work and don't have time to search...
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I am trying this weekend... the only thing Im concerned with is I hacked the wi-fi hotspot and I'm not sure if it will still work for free after root... if anyone knows I would be very happy
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There are several options to tether wirelessly for free. Wifi tether, barnacle, pdanet for example.
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Did your Inc2 come with 2.3.4? I had to send mine back and I'm waiting for my new one. I dunno which version I will get because I deff want to root it again.
selayan said:
Did your Inc2 come with 2.3.4? I had to send mine back and I'm waiting for my new one. I dunno which version I will get because I deff want to root it again.
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no worries, there is a workaround to downgrade to hboot .97 then you can get s-off and root.
I just got a replacement. My usb port broke and the new one came with hboot .98 again... I have been trying the steps in the link above but I can't find the fastboot they list.
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