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HTC Incredible S (htc-vivo)

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Warning 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.
Note This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way.
HTC Incredible S
Stock Incredible S running Android
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
Features
Flashing
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
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
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
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
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

Note 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
  • 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.

Misc

The device shares the msm8x55 platform with other hTC devices, such as the One V (Primou).

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