HTC Incredible S (htc-vivo)
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| WARNING: This device
 is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) pmaports#599 has been considering dropping it. | 
| This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way. | 
| This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. | 
|  Stock Incredible S running Android | |
| Manufacturer | HTC | 
|---|---|
| Name | Incredible S | 
| Codename | htc-vivo | 
| Released | 2011 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) | 
| CPU | Single-core 1.0 GHz (Scorpion) | 
| GPU | Adreno 205 | 
| Display | 480x800 4" SLCD | 
| Storage | 2 GB + microSD card | 
| Memory | 768 MB | 
| Architecture | armhf | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 4.0.4 (Linux 3.0.16) | 
| Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. | Android | 
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | downstream | 
| Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. | no | 
| Device package |  device-htc-vivo | 
| Kernel package |  linux-htc-vivo | 
| Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with  pmbootstrap flasher. | Works | 
|---|---|
| USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). | Works | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Untested | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Untested | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
Contributors
- Aerotinge
Maintainer(s)
- Aerotinge
What has not been tested
- Accelerometer, GPS, light sensor
- Wifi, Bluetooth, RIL
- Camera
- Battery
How to enter flash mode (HBOOT)
- Power off the phone
- Press volume down
- Keep volume down pressed, and press power button.
How to turn off the phone
Hold power button for ten seconds, or simply remove the battery.
Installation
| The bootloader have to been unlocked (s-off). If not, see htcdev here. | 
- Install
- using an microsd card (replace mmcblk0 with your sd slot)pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/mmcblk0(recommended)
- using /data partition pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs --partition userdata
 
- using an microsd card (replace mmcblk0 with your sd slot)
- Insert the microsd card on the device
- Connect usb cable to your phone and boot it into flash mode (HBOOT)
- Select "FASTBOOT" by volumes and power button. Make sure it displays "FASTBOOT USB" on top.
- Boot kernel using pmbootstrap flasher boot(recommended)
- Flash kernel using pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel, then reboot.
 
- Boot kernel using 
Misc
The device shares the msm8x55 platform with other hTC devices, such as the One V (Primou).