Root Gaining root with 2.3.4

[sdrawkcab25]

My Droid Incredible is "s-off" and running Gingerbread 2.3.4. People have mentioned that having "s-off" is the key. If so how would I go about rooting my phone without wiping all of my data and programs??? Please help......

Take a look at the sticky at the top of the forum

http://androidforums.com/incredible-all-things-root/420788-how-regain-root-s-off.html

 

[Aperson1]

I had temporary root on my DINC with Z4root until I allowed an update yesterday. (OK, it was early and I had not had my coffee.). My 2 years is about up (I'm grandfathered). Any recommendations on a phone to replace my DINC with that is easily and reliably rooted?

 

[euph_22]

I had temporary root on my DINC with Z4root until I allowed an update yesterday. (OK, it was early and I had not had my coffee.). My 2 years is about up (I'm grandfathered). Any recommendations on a phone to replace my DINC with that is easily and reliably rooted?

You can root you're incredible after the update...

 

[Aperson1]

It seems that the general opinion is that I am screwed. I am S-ON. I tried unrevoked3 on my MAC and it failed ("is your firmware too new?"). I tried it from my Win7 machine and it actually completed the process (it said "done" - it did not say "success"). During the process it reported an error reading the sdcard "marker" (whatever that is). It seemed to install superuser, but all of my apps requiring superuser access get immediately terminated. So, unless you have any ideas, it looks like I'm screwed.

 

[euph_22]

It seems that the general opinion is that I am screwed. I am S-ON. I tried unrevoked3 on my MAC and it failed ("is your firmware too new?"). I tried it from my Win7 machine and it actually completed the process (it said "done" - it did not say "success"). During the process it reported an error reading the sdcard "marker" (whatever that is). It seemed to install superuser, but all of my apps requiring superuser access get immediately terminated. So, unless you have any ideas, it looks like I'm screwed.

Here ya go.

 

[Aperson1]

Sadly, those are the instructions i followed. Unrevoked (i.e., reflash) can't get root.

 

[junk257]

Sorry for the noob question, but I'm not confident I understand this. I'm currently running 2.2 rooted with unrevoked. So I'm S-OFF. But I only installed Titanium and a wifi tether program - never flashed a ROM. I've turned down the OTA gingerbread. If I accept it, will I keep root or lose it? If I'd keep it, is there any other reason not to accept the OTA?

 

[Aperson1]

Just on a lark, I entered "manage applications" and cleared out all data of the superuser permissions app that unrevoked installed. That did the trick!

 

[RTDub]

Sorry for the noob question, but I'm not confident I understand this. I'm currently running 2.2 rooted with unrevoked. So I'm S-OFF. But I only installed Titanium and a wifi tether program - never flashed a ROM. I've turned down the OTA gingerbread. If I accept it, will I keep root or lose it? If I'd keep it, is there any other reason not to accept the OTA?

Same boat here. I was rooted when I accepted the update, but the update didn't take. The unroot bricked my phone, but I revived it by guessing the timing of the unroot process with a blank screen. So now sitting at 2.2 and would like to get the GB update. From reading other articles, it appears that accepting the (unrooted) update will at best make it difficult to root.

Root now, then update?

 

[sdrawkcab25]

Same boat here. I was rooted when I accepted the update, but the update didn't take. The unroot bricked my phone, but I revived it by guessing the timing of the unroot process with a blank screen. So now sitting at 2.2 and would like to get the GB update. From reading other articles, it appears that accepting the (unrooted) update will at best make it difficult to root.

Root now, then update?

Correct, much easier if you root then update.

 

[RTDub]

Correct, much easier if you root then update.

I have read so many threads I am not sure if I have seen one on how to update while rooted. IT didn't take the first time, so can you direct me?

Fanks.

 

[mach1man]

ok so I have been away from the Inc for a while ( went through the charge and an iphone 4) now I want to get back in and play with the Inc. My Inc was rooted but I unrooted bc I was going to sell it then changed my mind. It is actually on 2.1 update-1 now when I activate the Inc its gonna ask to update but from what I'm reading I should stay where Im at if I want root, correct? Also can I root the phone first before I activate the phone?

 

[timelord65]

Also can I root the phone first before I activate the phone?

Yes you don't have to have an activated phone to root.

 

[sykmade]

Just on a lark, I entered "manage applications" and cleared out all data of the superuser permissions app that unrevoked installed. That did the trick!

Clear Data is darked out on my phone. Any other solutions?

 

[sdrawkcab25]

Clear Data is darked out on my phone. Any other solutions?

Are you using the htc incredible or lg ally?
These directions/solutions only apply to the incredible.

 

[sykmade]

I'm using an Incredible.

IncredibleC XC SHIP S-ON
HBoOT-0.92.0000
MICROP-0417
Radio-2.15.10.07.07
Jul 23 2010, 12:06:51

That's what I get on HBOOT.

I'll fix my specs for my profile later.

 

[Deleted User]

Sometimes a simple reflash of superuser can make all the difference.

http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip

That's the latest.

 

[sykmade]

Okay, but how do I reflash it?

 

[Deleted User]

Step 1.
Place Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip on your SD card.

Step 2.
Power the phone down and enter hboot by holding volume down and power. Navigate into recovery and select 'Install zip from SD card'. Select and run it. Reboot the phone.

Step 3.
Remove Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip.zip from the SD card.

You navigate recovery with volume up/down. Selections are done with track pad. Power button is back!

 

[peter17319]

@mmolitor87

Thanks for the advice on re-installing the Superuser app. I was pulling my hair out after following the directions here:
http://androidforums.com/incredible-all-things-root/427344-how-root-2-3-4-downgrade-get-s-off.html

It turns out that the SU app was the final piece of the puzzle.

 

[izgil82]

I'm trying to install the drivers as described on unrevoked page but I get an error message "Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. Android Bootloader Interface. The system cannot find the file specified".
And yes, I did choose "Browse my computer for driver software" and picked the Android USB Driver folder.
I'm running GB 2.3.4 with S-On and I'm trying to downgrade to Froyo so that I can root the phone and gain S-Off in order to install a custom Rom.

Can someone help me please?

 

[sdrawkcab25]

I'm trying to install the drivers as described on unrevoked page but I get an error message "Windows encountered a problem installing the driver software for your device. Windows found driver software for your device but encountered an error while attempting to install it. Android Bootloader Interface. The system cannot find the file specified".
And yes, I did choose "Browse my computer for driver software" and picked the Android USB Driver folder.
I'm running GB 2.3.4 with S-On and I'm trying to downgrade to Froyo so that I can root the phone and gain S-Off in order to install a custom Rom.

Can someone help me please?

I'd just try rebooting the computer and trying again, or try a different computer if you have one.

 

[CleTjB]

Did you get a resolution to this issue?

 

[marbob]

Has anyone come up with a solution yet? Just got an HTC Droid Incredible and it has the ota update to 2.3.4 and no way to root........?????

 

[sdrawkcab25]

Has anyone come up with a solution yet? Just got an HTC Droid Incredible and it has the ota update to 2.3.4 and no way to root........?????

Top of the forum, there is a sticky with instructions