It is not easy to root or customize Motorola and HTC phones like it is for Samsung phones. However, there is a way you can go around this and root the HTC Incredible S so as to unlock its potential. In the next section, we will consider how you can root this device.
But first, you should note:
- That rooting your HTC Incredible S will void its warranty. However, since this is only a temporary root, you will be able to un-root by just restarting the device so as to reinstate the warranty.
Rooting takes two forms; permanent and temporary. It is complex to undo the permanent root but HTC Incredible at the moment can only get the temporary root.
- This tutorial is only applicable to HTC Incredible S and so you should not try it on any other device to avoid bricking your phone.
- You must also be sure that you have enough battery power to complete the rooting process. Battery consumption is at maximum and so you need at least 50% battery power.
- All data that is stored on the phone must be appropriately backed up.
HTC Incredible S rooting procedure
- Download ADB and install it on your PC
- Turn your HTC Incredible S to USD debugging mode by pressing the menu button then settings, applications and development.
- Download rooting package and unzip it and have it at the same place where you installed the ADB.
- Using USB cable, connect your phone to PC.
- Open the command prompt and type cmd and select change directory command.
- Type pushroot then type adb shell/data/local/tmp/getroot
- Type adb shell and tap enter.
Finally, type data/local/tmp/pushroot as soon as you see the # prompt and your HTC Incredible S is rooted for more potential.
As already indicated, this is only temporary root method as a permanent one is not yet out. It is hoped that it will be available soon but until then you can unlock the potential of your phone using this simple procedure above. To be sure you never brick your phone, never skip any steps or alter anything. You can also un-root your phone when you feel you really need to make use of its warranty.