how to root HTC Droid Incredible 2

How to root HTC Droid Incredible 2

Walkthrough
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Preliminary
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Using the following guide we will gain S-OFF, install a custom recovery (ClockworkMod), and get Superuser access (Sexy); through use ofRevolutionary.
The utility it was created by AlphaRev and unrevoked, all credit goes to them.
Consider donating to them if you feel so inclined, they do a lot for the community!


!!NOTICE!!
Please realize that there are risks involved. Anything that happens to your phone, which includes but is not limited to; Bird Flu, Smallpox, and Anthrax exposure, is in no way anyone on this site's responsibility, proceed with caution.


Also: I did all of this on a Windows machine, any Linux/Mac-dependent situations that I've missed feel free to fill in.

Files needed
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Before starting the process download these files:


Note: Windows Users must download and install HTC Fastboot Drivers beforehand. [HERE]


Download Superuser zip and put it on the root of your SD Card (or in a folder if so so prefer, just remember where) [DOWNLOAD HERE]


Download Revolutionary for your selected OS [HERE]
Note: Leave the page open as we will need it while running Revolutionary.

Rooting Process
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1. Extract and Run Revolutionary
Revolutionary will start and say "Waiting for device..."
Enable USB Debugging ( Settings > Applications > USB Development )
Disable Fastboot ( Settings > Power )
Plug in your Incredible 2


2. Serial Number and Beta Key
Revolutionary will give you your device's Serial number, on the page you downloaded Revolutionary there should now be a blue box, below the download links.
Select your OS, Device, HBOOT Version, and then input the Serial number and proceed.
You will be given a Beta Key you need to input in Revolutionary and then proceed.


3. Wait
Revolutionary should boot your phone into HBOOT a couple times.
After some time it should now read "-Revolutionary-" at the top of your HBOOT screen.
Revolutionary should ask you whether you'd like to flash ClockworkMod (You do).

*****If ClockworkMod fails to download or flash you can do it manually [GUIDE]*****

4. Install Superuser and Reboot
After Revolutionary is done talking about Lemons and Lemonade you can scroll down (Volume) on the HBOOT screen to "Recovery" and select it (Power).
This should boot you into ClockworkMod
Scroll down and select to "install zip from sdcard">"choose zip from sdcard" then select the "su-2.3.6..." zip file.
After it's all done back out of the menus and reboot.
Check in your app draw for the "superuser" app to ensure you are rooted.


Congrats, you should now be rooted!


Have trouble with the guide? Either post your experience here or take a quick look at unrevoked's Common Problems & Questions HERE.


Want to unroot? Check out this thread.

HOW TO ROOT HTC DROID INCREDIBLE

HOW TO ROOT HTC DROID INCREDIBLE

Finding ways to root the HTC Droid Incredible has been a long, hard road but it seems that all great journeys do get happy endings. Thanks to Team unrEVOked, a tool now exists to make the previously painful rooting process fast and painless. The tool, called unrevoked³, has been released for Windows, Mac, and Linux. On top of rooting your HTC Droid Incredible, it also installs ClockworkMod Recovery, so you no longer need to wait to jump on flashing ROMs. This also permanently unlocks the NAND flash on your phone.

Windows users may find their version of the method slightly longer than that of Mac and Linux users, requiring Windows users to install HBoot drivers and to disable HTC Sync, but have no fear. Our guide will walk you through the process. For Mac and Linux users, you can skip ahead to the section on rooting your HTC Droid Incredible using unrevoked³.

Caution

The method described in this guide is compatible with the HTC Droid Incredible only. If your phone is not an HTC Droid Incredible, please do not attempt this rooting method as it may lead to bricking.

Use these instructions at your own risk.  We shall not be responsible for whatever happens to your phone as a result of your use of these instructions.

Requirements

• HTC Droid Incredible
• Make sure that USB Debugging has been enabled on your phone. You can do this through Settings > Applications > Development and make sure to click the USB Debugging box.
• Download unrEVOked³ from the unrEVOked website.  Choose the right package for your computer’s OS.
• Download the latest unrEVOked forever package (unrevoked-forever.zip, 220 kB).  Rename the file to update.zip after downloading.

Installing HBoot Drivers (Windows Only)

This step is only for Windows users.  Linux and Mac users can skip this.

1. Download the modified USB driver from here (android-usb-driver.zip, 6.1 MB) to your computer.
2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file’s contents into a folder on your computer.
3. Turn off your phone completely.
4. Boot it into HBOOT by pressing and holding down the Volume Down rocker and the Power key.
5. On your phone, you should select HBOOT USB on the menu.
6. Wait until the screen flashes through an “SD Checking” message before pressing anything. Otherwise your phone will ignore any further keypresses.
7. Connect your phone to your Windows computer with a USB Cable.
8. Wait for the phone to say HBOOT USB PLUG on the screen.
9. Open Device Manager on your computer:
   1. Click the Start button in Windows.
   2. Right-click on Computer and then click on Properties.
   3. Click Device Manager.
10. Under “Other Devices” in Device Manger, you should see “Android 1.0″ listed.
11. Right-click on “Android 1.0.”
12. Click Update Driver Software.
13. Select the option to locate and install driver software manually.  Then, select the folder where you extracted the Android USB driver to.  If you get any warnings, just dismiss them.
14. After the driver has installed, you can close the Update Driver Software window.
15. In Device Manager, you should see a new device called “Android Phone”, under which is listed “Android Bootloader Interface.”
16. Proceed to the next section about rooting.

Rooting your HTC Droid Incredible with unrevoked³

1. If you’re on Windows, make sure that you uninstall HTC Sync or any other program that might talk to the phone over USB (such as DoubleTwist, etc.) as these will cause problems.
2. Connect your HTC Droid Incredible to your computer via USB cable.
3. Drag the notification bar down on your HTC Droid Incredible.
4. Select “Charge Only” and select “Remember This.”
5. Run the unrevoked³ program (usually called reflash or reflash.exe) on your computer.  (You may need to extract the executable file first, depending on what OS you’re using on your computer.)
6. The tool will run its process and provide you with instructions.  Follow the instructions.
7. Copy update.zip to the /sdcard directory on your phone.
8. Remove the phone’s battery.
9. While holding down the Volume Down key on your phone, reinsert the battery.
10. Use the Volume keys to highlight “RECOVERY” on the menu.  Press the Power button to select it.  Your phone will go into recovery mode.
11. On the recovery menu, select Apply sdcard:update.zip and confirm that you want to flash the update.

Congratulations! Your HTC Droid Incredible now has root access, an unlocked bootloader, S-OFF, and ClockworkMod Recovery. If Titanium Backup claims that you are not rooted, you can download Busybox from the Google Play Store to fix this.

HOW TO ROOT HTC ONE V

HOW TO ROOT HTC ONE V

The true beauty of an Android phone doesn’t come from its hardware specs, or from the Android version it’s running on. The phone’s genuine beauty comes from the freedom that lets Android users customize their Android phones. For the price of voiding your warranty, rooting your phone will awaken and reveal its true capabilities hiding within its system.

Senior XDA Developers member ckpv5 and a group of developers have created a rooting procedure for your HTC One V. This procedure will easily root your phone and let you gain root-level privileges. With a rooted phone, you can enjoy tweaks and extended features from apps that requires root access. You can even install custom ROMs and other mods to your mobile phone. Continue reading the rest of the guide to learn how to root your HTC One V.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the HTC One V. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• An HTC One V with unlocked bootloader.
• • Check our guide on how to unlock HTC One V’s bootloader.
• USB drivers for the HTC One V
  • You can get the drivers by installing HTC Sync. Make sure to close HTC Sync before rooting your phone.
• WinRAR, 7-Zip or other similar file extraction programs installed on your computer.
• Download the following files:
  • r1-primo-superboot.zip (md5sum: 33fb1e45aff5259e67ed3c0bab7aafbf)
  • boot.superboot.img (4.01 MB)
• Disable system tools such as HTC Sync, firewall programs, and anti-virus software.
• Charge your phone’s battery to 60% or more.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.

Instructions

1. Download the r1-primo-superboot.zip and extract it to a folder on your computer.
2. Download the boot.superboot.img and place it in the folder where you extracted r1-primo-superboot.zip. This will replace the boot.superboot.img that came with r1-primo-superboot.zip.
3. Switch off your HTC One V.
4. Reboot your HTC One V into Bootloader Mode by pressing the Volume Down key and Power button simultaneously until Bootloader Mode boots.
5. Select Fastboot from the Bootloader Menu.
6. Connect your HTC One V to the computer via USB cable. The Bootloader screen should say “FASTBOOT USB.”
7. Go to the r1-primo-superboot folder and double-click the install-superboot-window.batfile. This will automatically start the rooting process.
8. Once the rooting process is complete, your HTC One V will automatically reboot.
9. After complete boot, go to the app drawer. Tap the SuperSU icon and update the SU binary to the latest version.

Congratulations! You have successfully rooted your HTC One V. You can now install apps requiring root access on your mobile phone.

HOW TO ROOT HTC ONE S

HOW TO ROOT HTC ONE S

If you’re in ownership of an HTC One S, you’ll probably be pleased to learn that it’s been rooted courtesy of – as usual – XDA developers, or, more specifically, forum member paulobrien.

We’ve got all the details in a step by step below. Please make sure you read every step carefully in order to prevent any mishaps.

DISCLAIMER: Proceed with caution and at your own risk. Redmond Pie is not to be held responsible for any loss of data as a result of you following this tutorial.

Step 1: Download the Superboot .zip file and extract the files therein [Download link over at XDA, with link at the end of the post].

Step 2: Next, you’ll need to ensure your device is in bootloader mode by turning off the phone first, and then powering with the ‘volume down‘ button pressed.

Step 3: Extract the contents of the ‘r3-ville-superboot.zip‘ downloaded in Step 1, and save the folder in a recognized location.

Step 4: Connect your device to your computer via USB cable.

(Mac users, skip to Step 6, Linux users, jump ahead to Step 7).

Step 5: Locate the folder containing the extracted files. Double click on the ‘install-superboot-windows.bat‘ file [WINDOWS ONLY].

Step 6: Run the Terminal app on your Mac, making sure that it points to the directory that containing the extracted files. Then, type in the following command:

chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh ./install-superboot-mac.sh

Step 7: Run the Terminal application on your Linux-powered computer, and again, ensure it is it pointing to the directory containing the extracted files. Type in the following command:

chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh ./install-superboot-linux.sh

And that – as they say – is that. If you followed the steps religiously, you should now have root access to your HTC One S, with all the freedom and possibilities having a rooted device brings with it!

If you’re unsure of the benefits of rooting your device, or are looking for more information on the subject, I highly recommend you check out this post, which covers many of the pros and limitations of owning a rooted device.

If you get stuck at any point before, during, or after the rooting process, you’re strongly advised to check out the original thread on XDA. They’re a helpful bunch of guys, and very informative, meaning you won’t be stuck for too long.

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HOW TO ROOT HTC Thunderbolt

... How To Root Your Verizon HTC Thunderbolt ...

INFORMATION:

INDEX OF THIS THREAD Post #1: Revolutionary Toolkit for rooting - You're Here Post #2: How to root WITHOUT downgrading - Go Here  Post #3: How to root WITH downgrading - Go Here  Post #4: How to unroot and return to stock - Go Here

NOTE:

The minor OTA to firmware number 2.11.605.9 patches the exploit used by Revolutionary.  So, before you can use the Revolutionary Toolkit below... you must either do option #1 or option #2 before using Revolutionary. There are 2 options: #1 Achieve temp root via another means, then run Revolutionary. (Info in Post #2) OR #2 Several users have reported being able to downgrade to 2.11.605.5 simply by running an RUU for that firmware, despite an s-on hboot wich would normally prevent you from going backwards in version numbers. (Info in Post #3) Feel free to do whichever is most comfortable

Revolutionary
A new method has just become available that does not wipe your data. This is 100% the best and most recommended way to root your Thunderbolt at this time.

WARNING: GAINING S-OFF ACCESS ON THE HTC THUNDERBOLT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
As with any ROM or modification the usual disclaimer applies.... You are using this at your own risk!

This is, LITERALLY, less than a 5 minute process, assuming you have all the files/preliminary stuff done first. Having to do "all" the preliminary should take you another couple minutes, at most... This is THAT simple!


Information you need to have first:


1) Serial number of your cell phone
2) HBOOT version number
3) HTC FastBoot drivers
4) Super User file: superuser 3.07.zip
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5) Uninstall HTC Sync drivers (or any other auto-sync programs you may have on your computer; you may just need to turn them "off"; I don't know.)


6) Set phone to USB Debugging on, and Always awake


To get into HBOOT, turn your phone off. Then press the volume down button along with the power button. Press and hold, and within 5 seconds it'll come on. This method supports versions 1.04.0000 and 1.05.0000.


Step-by-step Revolutionary rooting instructions:




Step 1) Install HTC FastBoot driver


Step 2) Go to REVOLUTIONARY and follow the instructions to download the file revolutionary-0.4pre3.zip. It will require you to know your cell phone's serial number, and what version of HBOOT you have.


Step 3) Plug your phone in, select "usb storage", and copy the Super User file to the SDCard somewhere (easiest if you don't put it into a folder on your SD card.) Don't unzip it. 


Step 4) Plug in your phone, and when the prompt comes up, set to "Charge Only". Disregard any notices and don't install any additional drivers or whatnot.


Step 5) Unzip the Revolutionary zip file into a folder somewhere you can find it.


Step 6) Run the file "revolutionary.exe".


Step 7) Follow the prompts on the screen. It's pretty straightforward. It will reboot to HBOOT a couple times, the last time you'll see it at the top saying "S-Off".


Step 8) It asks you if you want to install clockwork recovery. Select "Y". You'll need this...


You now have a permanent custom recovery on your phone.


Now to actually Root it:


Step 9) From the HBOOT, scroll down to "Bootloader" using the volume keys, and select using the power button. Then scroll/select "Recovery" Yes, it seems sluggish...that's fine. Don't be impatient; it'll let you scroll at some point...


Step 10) Wait! You'll see the HTC spash screen for a bit, and then eventually you'll be into Clockwork Recovery


Step 11) Scroll to "install zip from sdcard" and select.


Step 12) Scroll to "choose zip from sdcard"


Step 13) Find the super user file (superuser-3.zip) (it'll be at the bottom of the directory list if you put it in the base directory of the sd card) and select it.


Step 14) Sit back and watch the quick show... If all goes well, it will install and show you when it's finished.


Step 15) Reboot the phone (keep selecting "back" until you have the option to reboot the phone)


If you are getting Force Closes from Superuser after you are finished, please reboot into Clockwork Recovery and FIX PERMISSIONS. 

YOU'RE NOW ROOTED!!! On a STOCK ROM! No loss of data. No re-setup. Nothing... 

Root HTC Amaze 4G On Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Permanently With ‘One Click Root

Root HTC Amaze 4G On Android 2.3.4 


Gingerbread Permanently With ‘One Click 


Root

VIDEO TUTORIALS

Good news, folks! The critically acclaimed HTC Amaze 4G can now be rooted! If you’ve got one and want to be able to install root-only apps like Titanium Backup, then follow our guide after the jump!

The root tool comes from developer xboarder56 over on popular forum for Android hacking / development XDA-Developers.

From XDA:

Hi,
guys this is a One Click Perm Root tool and its verified working. Even after reboot no more bricks like the old one Crack eyes made. It will root your phoneand it will stay rooted after multipule (sic) reboots. Enjoy.

How To Root HTC Amaze 4G With One Click Permanent Root Tool

DISCLAIMER: Redmond Pie is not to be held responsible for any loss of data as a result of the malfunctioning of your HTC Amaze 4G in the following of this guide. Follow at your own risk.

Note: This root will be permanent or temporary based on the state of your bootloader. If it is locked, the root will be temporary and you will have to re-root every time you restart your device. However, if it has been unlocked, root will be permanent. You can follow this guide on XDA to unlock your bootloader.

Alright, so before we get down to it, we suggest you download these files beforehand so that the actual rooting process can be done quickly.

• HTC Drivers [MultiUpload Link]
• One Click Permanent Root tool [MultiUpload Link]

Although the process shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes to complete, be sure to ensure that your HTC Amaze 4G has enough charge to last through the rooting process. If your device runsout of battery during rooting, there is a chance that you might brick it.

Step 1: Install HTC Drivers on your computer so that One Click Perm Root can detect your HTC Amaze 4G properly.

Step 2: Connect your device to your computer through USB.

Step 3: Enable USB Debugging on your HTC Amaze 4G from Settings > Applications > Development.

Step 4: Extract Zerg_Root_OneClick.zip (which you downloaded before Step 1) to C:\ and launch ZergRushTempRoot.bat

Step 5: Your HTC Amaze 4G will now be rooted. The process will take up to 3 minutes.

Step 6: Reboot your device.

If you need help or have any queries, visit the official thread on XDA-Developers.