HTC Incredible S (htc-vivo)

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Note This device is still running on armhf, although the processor supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way.


Icon WARNING: This device is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) has been considering dropping it.
In some cases, the processor of the device may support the armv7 architecture. If so, you can modify the device package and change the architecture accordingly.
HTC Incredible S
Stock Incredible S running Android
Stock Incredible S running Android
Manufacturer HTC
Name Incredible S
Codename htc-vivo
Released 2011
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 4.0.4 (Linux 3.0.16)
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
Features
USB Networking
Works
Flashing
Works
Touchscreen
Display
Works
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


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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