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[HTC Sensation] Lemillion:
Helllppppp ME

Hi

How Are All

Please Help I am so tired from my sensation xe i want to S-OFF but cant dont know why

My Hboot Version is 1.18.000

HTC_J15

PG2813001

i am now in 1.73.415.3

i try many way but still S-ON

i download RUU 3.24 But Its Say Signature Error

I Want ICS Please Help Me I AM Tired :(:(:(
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Hope the following posts will help you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1469296

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1478828

Please read both the thread very carefully before performing any operation . Two different method has been suggested. You must read both . Then try.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
PG2813001 is wrong !!! it should be PG5813001 ??

there is an

excellent site for arabic Roms

, it is http://www.ce4arab.com/

to install

custom Rom

( not RUU ) ICS you

must

first do the following :

get S-off according to first page of this thread

install ICS firmware according to proper procedure ,Before install ICS Custom Rom

read this post # 3612 use revolutionary method as shown here ( most probably you are not using it right )

if it still not working because software version is new , you can downgrade it . use link in my signature for " Downgrade s-on Firmware "

Revolutionary Method

uninstall htc new drivers

and htc Sync , and use the

old htc drivers

(v 3.0.0.007) mentioned in revolutionary page ( for windows users ) ,New htc drivers prevent Revolutionary from doing its job ( Proved ).

revolutionary page is here

Old htc driver download link for HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

run Revolutionary as administrator

remove any conflicting software ( like Verizon vcast ) ,remove any conflicting APK from your device , disable any firewall or antivirus , use a different clean browser without the add-on extensions , clean browser cache

Video link for very detailed instructions ( for htc Incredible 2 phone ,it is for gingerbread also ) ,

Procedure is the same , Only difference is you have to replace any required information " name and bootloader " and downloads " recovery " to fit sensation

, Link is here
[HTC Sensation] loni90:
donno if this has been covered already but:

ive found out that, when it doesent install SuperUser at first, you just have to try 2-3 times more, and it starts installing it again.

I hade error-message saying Installation aborted etc..but i just tried again, and it worked.

Hope it helps others!
[HTC Sensation] master3don:
This is very helpful. I was able to s-on using the guide and went back to stock ROM to fix my sensation thanks!
[HTC Sensation] :Mania::
Hello All,

I previously bought a Sensation and I was not impressed with the original battery performance and Sense as it kept rebooting periodically. I was only able to use it (Stock ROM) for less than 3 months before I finally decided to root like how I did with my HTC Wildfire previously. I want to take this chance to also thank Mikey, the developers and teams as ARHD do really improve my smartphone experience and give me chance to try ICS and 3.6 sense.

First trial I did was without permanently root or did SuperCID as how this post 'optionally' instructed. Downloaded the firmware package update attached in this post and followed the instructions carefully. ROM successfully flashed after the smooth S-OFF and Recovery + 4EXT Touch installation and SuperWipe. However after reboot my phone just stuck at the beatsAudio screen for an hour plus. No luck for the other 5+ trials I finally did the SuperCID and permanently root. And still no luck after 10+ trials.

what I finally noticed was that the original ARHD thread actually recommended DIFFERENT firmware package: same PG58IMG filename but different size. This thread attached the 4.6MB while the correct one should be the 14MB. After I reflash the PG58IMG, redo Super Wipe, flash ARHD 6.2.1, I finally abled to pass the beatsAudio screen.

I am still fairly new about Sensation development but question to raise is, has anyone even had success flashing ARHD rom using the 4.6MB PG58IMG as per attached in this thread? Or was everyone referring to the original post only (and not this thread) when flashing from STOCK ROM (and hence using the 14MB PG581IMG)

I hope also for those who are still stuck at the beatsAudio find my this post useful and also solve your problem.
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
For ARHD 6.2.1 you need firmware v3.24 . and its size is about 14 MB. Remember all firmware file name is PG58IMG.zip for sensation wheather it is V1.17 , V3.12 or V3.24 .Can you post the link of your 4MB firmware??

I beleive that you have downloaded the V1.17 Fimware with HBOOT1.17 .

While you were facing bootloop , what showing the bootloader screen ?? Was it shwoing something like

" Eng- Unlocked

Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF

HBOOT 1.17 "

EDIT:

I got you . You are refering to the first page of this thread. The file in the attachement of the first page of this thread is not the firmware package to run ARHD 6.2.1. It is clockworkmod recovery package which can be flashed via bootloader. This is intended to be flashed by those who are doing s-off and then willing to install custom recovery. You are not supposed to flash it to run ARHD 6.2.1 . Hope you understand.
[HTC Sensation] stonedparadox:
what does it mean if method one and two of the guides dont work?

im running a htc senesation with dark forest

and when i first got my phone months the sim unlocker worked

now it doesnt

for method 1 it doesnt allow me to enter in a code even with a different sim

method 2 it doesnt read the file
[HTC Sensation] rhernz212:
I got the sensation to s-off however, when I tried flashing the file for cmw, I end up getting "Model ID incorrect! Update Fail! Press<power> to reboot." and when I do, it just reboots... over and over...what can I do?
[HTC Sensation] chukis13:
If I flash an RUU***.exe it gets rid of the custom recovery and root but leaves s-off right? So will it get OTA updates or no? Also, if I chose to go back to a custom rom can I just pick up from step 2 since s-off is still there? Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] zmirburger:
Hey guys, im at step 2 to install the recovery..

and since the multiupload link is down, i went to the huge list of recoveries and downloaded "recovery-clockwork-5.0.0.8-pyramid.img"

i then put this onto the root of the memory card and proceed to go to HBOOT and flash.

are these steps correct so far??

cause the guide says to use "PG58IMG", i dont need to rename it or anything right?

and a side question, HBOOT is volume down + power button yes?
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
go to my post here is a newer recovery links in post # 3628

there is 2 recoveries ( 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 )

one of them is xxxx.img this will be flashed from PC and device in fastboot (5.0.1)

the other is PG58IMG.zip this is flashed directly from hboot as usual update ( 5.0.2 ) , if it does not work ( reported by a member ) then use the above 5.0.1

command is in post # 3628

HBOOT is volume down + power button yes , yes that is the way press and hold volume down first then press and hold power
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
It will not work. I just answered this question in another thread. And the guy successfully rooted his sensation.'

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=22440153#post22440153

Hope it will be worth looking ..
[HTC Sensation] :Mania::
yes, I think I confuse myself back then as the file I need is PG58IMG and it was also attached in the first post conveniently for me to use. I did not have the chance to read everything which frustrated me as I exactly followed the instructions..

Maybe it is only me or what but I think OP need to include this in the first post?
[HTC Sensation] fuel3100:
Cant s-off

how i wish i can s-off my device using revolutionary.. but with no luck.. it needs downgrade before using revolutionary.. ill wait for official ics then..
[HTC Sensation] hdomingu:
Im getting really frustrated I am trying to run the revolutionary.exe but it closes after half a second. I disabled all my antivirus I redownloaded I dont know what to do. I searched the thread but couldnt find a solution...any solutions? thanks in advance
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Try to run it as administrator..
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Close/exit from HTC Sync
[HTC Sensation] sergeybrin:
This guide should be updated to have people flashing 4EXT recovery, not CWM. 4EXT is much better! :D
[HTC Sensation] robdevil:
How can I root official 4.0.3?
[HTC Sensation] Dr.dre:
Where did you got it from ?
[HTC Sensation] robdevil:
I mean leaked 3.25.401.101

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
[HTC Sensation] matt95:
it is not supported yet i think....
[HTC Sensation] robdevil:
OK thanks.
[HTC Sensation] H89P:
Hey guys,

Got a problem with Revolutionary.

Have a Sensation with Europe 1.50 ruu. Just got it back from repair.

Now tried to s-off

Everything went fine until last step of Revolutionary when it says on moar time booting bootloader

It says failed

Do you have any idea what could have went wrong

Thanks in advance

Edit: It looks like this:

Solved my Problem by deinstalling HTCsync,...
[HTC Sensation] robdevil:
I had similar one which says rebooting to fastboot...

rebooting to fastboot again... and fail.

But it get S-off anyway So check what bootloader showing not revolutionary tool.

Good You sort it.
[HTC Sensation] Cyberdan3:
Help!

I have the an ICS ROM on my phone and just replaced my wifes phone for another Sensation. I was going to put CyanogenMod 9 on it but was following all the steps first. I ended up downloading all the files but accidently used the PG58IMG required for ICS ROMS which I also had on the desktop. Now when I boot into fastboot it says Incorrect Model ID! Can someone help me get this back so I can get clockworkmod and root it.

So far all I have done was revolutionary S-OFF. I can't get past this bootloop!

Just did the SuperCID (which I didn't know if I could until I rooted) and it appears to have booted up after updating the bootloader again
[HTC Sensation] jluvchris:
I am stuck on step 1 To S-OFF your Sensation

after I input the beta key, it display:

" Beta key accepted - thank you for particitpating!

Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so ... Failed to get Root! :(

Press <almost> any key to exit "

Also I have try another 2 methods which are posted in post #3 (TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE), however it is also not working for my sensation EX.

BTW I cant entry the bootloader mode (by hold the volume down key and the power key to turn on the phone)

Please someone help me! Thanks so much!
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
link " Downgrade S-ON New firmware and Latest OTA for Successful Revolutionary first time S-off ( Sensation ) [FONT=&quot]here "[/FONT]

if your software is very new , then give that error , go to my post to downgrade your software ( i just found that method maybe a week ago , and it is the only way )

what is your software number in about phone , what is your hboot no in in bootloader

Press the thanks Button for this Post
[HTC Sensation] fredcorp6:
Hi

In step 2 where I install CWM recovery is it possible to install 4EXT touch recovery instead? If so could someone show me where to find the correct file.

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] The-Last-Hylian:
Hi there,

I believe that I managed to S-OFF my phone ok... I've downloaded recovery-clockwork-4.0.1.5-pyramid zip, put it in root for my SD card, I've also put a ROM for ARHD in a folder called !!ROMS.

When booting up into HBOOT, I see nothing about updating, am I using CWM correctly for recovery?

I have put recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img in my SD Card root. when I boot up into HBOOT, it say's it cannot find IMG. Then there is now option to update...

Thanks,

T-L-H
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
To flash recovery in hboot your recovery should be inside PG58IMG.zip .you can put your recovery.img inside the PG58IMG.zip and delete all other file except android-info.txt .
[HTC Sensation] grega_slo:
From the manual:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

But I would advise you 4ext touch recovery which is better and NEEDED for some ROMs...

Look here (link provided as I`m sure you will ask where can you get touch recovery :)) : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1377759

Also again, I advise you to start reading if you wish NOT to brick your device at some point...

And also look at this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22589211&postcount=69 :) I couldnt help myself...

Guy beat me for 10 minutes :=)
[HTC Sensation] The-Last-Hylian:
I've installed the ROM onto my phone now and it's working fine.

I used a version of CWM I can't remember which now and it seemed ok.

I read and re-read the manual several times and there were bits of info missing and the links were pointing to threads that were either outdated or people were reccomending different ways of doing things. Helpful but also confusing...

Still it's been done now. So cheers :p
[HTC Sensation] grega_slo:
Use touch recovery...

I think it would be better than CWM...
[HTC Sensation] The-Last-Hylian:
Ok thanks, is there any particular version I should use? Do I just put the file in my SD Card root and then HBOOT, update and then go through recovery again? Will I need to reflash my ROM onto the phone afterwards?
[HTC Sensation] grega_slo:
Use latest version...

See my signature.

You DO NOT need to reflash ROM.

It does NOT change to S-ON.

It does not lock your hboot :)

Download and install recovery updater from: http://www.4ext.net/

Its APK so you install it inside android...

Then run it and follow instructions...
[HTC Sensation] The-Last-Hylian:
Ok, so I'll download and install this, "Download free 4EXT Recovery Updater". How do I use it on the phone?

Then follow the set-up/guides in the App but choose v1.0.0.3 RC3.

---

So I wont need to do anything to my ROM again, that's good.

It'll remain S-OFF so I can continue to flash ROMs onto my phone, good to know.

It doesn't look my HBOOT so my phone is still 'rooted'. (is that what HBOOT does?)
[HTC Sensation] grega_slo:
Install APK, then runn app on your phone and just follow instructions...

After you install recovery you can go to bootloader and choose recovery and instead of traingle u mentioned in other thread, there will be touch recovery...

Then you can install any rom, do superwipe etc...

I also recommend latest 3.24 firmware (well its a must) if you wish to install ICS rom (ARHD 6.2.1 for example).
[HTC Sensation] The-Last-Hylian:
I've put the apk file on root of my SD card, I opened ES File Explorer, installed the App, I ran it, updated it to RC3.

Shut down the phone, HBOOTED it and then chose recovery and then back up in EXT4. It's doing it's thing now, I take it that this is correct?

---Edit---

Sweet, it's backed up the Nandrive, created MD5 Sums and saved it all apparently... is an MD5 Sum like a barcode for the file?
[HTC Sensation] fredcorp6:
How can I install 4ext touch recovery in step 2, instead of CWM recovery?

Want to do this so I can go ahead and flash ARHD straight away after s-off, without having to go through the rooting steps. I need 4ext touch so I can choose the kernel, addons etc.

Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] cortexdk:
Pleas need help

hi I have S-off my brother HTC sensation XE everything went fine there is just no signal on what may have gone wrong here? I've tried several firmware now without any luck?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Download the latest 4ext touch for sensation it will be in img format. Rename the file into recovery.img. Check the md5 checksum . If it matches then you are ready to flash it. Boot your phone into bootloader. Connect your phone to PC with USB cable. open fastboot terminal. And type the following command,

" fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"

Once it is successfull you can boot onto recovery by pressing the volume down key and selecting recovery in the bootloader screen. After selecting recovery you have to press power button.
[HTC Sensation] fredcorp6:
Ok thanks makes sense.

Couple of questions tho... How do I know what the initial md5 sum is, and how to I check the one I've dl?

Also, I'm guessing I'd have to get the recovery using the 4ext updater app? If so would I not already need to be rooted to do that?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
To know about md5 checksum and other preliminary stuffs please go through this thread.
[HTC Sensation] fredcorp6:
I booted into bootloader on adb, and my phone read "fastboot usb"

I then typed in the command you said, and got the message: "error cannot load recovery.img"

What am i doing wrong? The file is on my sd card
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
You have to keep your recovery.img in the "platform-tools" folder of your android sdk i.e. the recovery.img should be in the same folder where adb / fastboot is .
[HTC Sensation] mert72:
I did install original rom from a exe

but "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" code doesnt work for me security still off

up to security off ,there is a " Locked" writes with red color

there is a imei problem with the phone. İ am going to send to warranty

do ı have to s off the telephone
[HTC Sensation] Dr.dre:
To be on the safer side, s-on your device!
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Your S-ON failed due to an locked hboot. You have flashed RUU which replaced your unlocked hboot with a locked one. Actually you have to S-ON before you flash RUU. What you can do is now just update your firmware with unlocked hboot like V1.17 by PG58IMG.zip method. Then go back to S-ON and flash RUU.
[HTC Sensation] cortexdk:
And I have problem I have followed your guide here without success my device is still S-off. after I had my S-off device after the Wizard in here, I have not had any signal. so I must have my S-on so it can get to repair

Hope you can help
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
So what error you got exactly?? What is your hboot version currently ?
[HTC Sensation] cortexdk:
Hboot 1.17.2008

C:\adb>adb fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

... OKAY [ 0.023s]

Finished. Total time 0.024s

then i reboot and its still s-off

Nor can I change my cid back to normal after Supercid that I get this message

C:\adb>adb fastboot oem writecid HTC__Y13

... INFOstart Verify: -1

INFOerase sector 65504 ~ 65535 <32>

OKAY [0.061s]

finished. total time: 0.062s
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Its really weird . Did you retry ???
[HTC Sensation] cortexdk:
Yes I have tried everything by now that I can think of

The biggest problem is of course that it is as if my radio does not start have tried with leedroid tweaks that you can turn off and turn on the radio but nothing happens if it is off or on.

I've tried with 3 sim card now and the same problem no signal.

it has been reflashed, many times now. with different Rome and firmware

So I really hope there is someone in here who has a solution. :(

You know who I can ask?
[HTC Sensation] cortexdk:
It is perhaps more like it can not read the sim card since it did not find any information on it?

can be a way off the sim card?
[HTC Sensation] Dr.dre:
I'm not sure about the first question but Yes you can receive OTA and Yes! you can always go back to custom ROM just pick it up from step 2!
[HTC Sensation] MaorHassan:
when i try to S-off i get "locked" what can i do?

HBOOT 18
[HTC Sensation] Blue6IX:
Sorry, wrong post
[HTC Sensation] TorpedoGirl:
Hi, a friend of mine had to go back to s-on, but he flashed a wrong RUU, and after that he has finished the procedure, and went back successfully to s-on. So now his phone stucks on bootloader, and he cannot flash the correct RUU because hboot version is now 1.19, and he always get the "error 140 - wrong bootloader version".

Any solution? The phone is a Sensation no brand Europe version, but he doesn't know the original RUU version; so we don't know the original hboot version too.
[HTC Sensation] {LCD}Stelios:
Stock ROM

Hi I have reverted to a stock ROM, my handset was ENG-OFF S-OFF and rooted.

Now that I have the stock ROM flashed do I have to install a custom recovery again and root the ROM?
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
Sensation hboot version is 1.18 or 1.17

All Sensation RUU's links are here http://www.filefactory.com/f/c87a2330449af512/

1.45.401.2 is a famous Europe RUU

Originally Posted by {LCD}Stelios

Stock ROM

Hi I have reverted to a stock ROM, my handset was ENG-OFF S-OFF and rooted.

Now that I have the stock ROM flashed do I have to install a custom recovery again and root the ROM?

yes if you want to use APK that needs root permission ( i.e SU )

and you can't install SU without Custom Recovery

i think it is better to be Revolutionary S-OFF instead of Eng S-OFF ( i.e Eng Hboot 1.17.0008 ) , and to do this you need to S-ON according to step 5 of the Guide using your Stock RUU , then S-OFF again

this way you will be on Stock software with Revolutionary S-off , and can install custom recovery then SU
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
If you want to use the stock rom with root access then you need not install a custom recovery . But if you want to use rooted custom ROM , you must have custom recovery.

Method 1:

Download the su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip from the first post and rename it to update.zip . put it on the root of your sdcard. Then reboot into recovery and flash it. But it is risky . If **** happens you may get bootloop. So I will advice to have the RUU . ( or u install a custom recovery , take nandroid backup ).

If you get installation aborted , then you have to sign the package again else yu have no luck by this method.

Method 2:

I am assuming you know how to work with adb. These are all risky and may give you boot loop if anything goes wrong. So please have a backup of your rom or RUU.

1. Extract the app superuser.apk and the su binary from su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip which you have downloaded previously.

2. Place them in the same folder where adb binary is on your pc.

3. Download the fre3vo.zip

4. Unzip the fre3vo binary

5. Push the binary via ‘adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp‘

6. Change the permissions via ‘adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo‘

7. Run the binary via ‘adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo‘

8. No you have achieved temporary root.

9. Now type " adb shell"

10. you will get root prompt '#'

11. type "exit"

12. type "adb remount"

13. type "adb push su /system/bin/ ( if you get read only error or permission error, then run "adb shell mount -o rw,remount rootfs / " and repeat this step )

14. type " adb shell chmod 6755 /system/bin/su

15. type "adb install superuser.apk"

16. adb shell rm -r /data/local/tmp/*

You can now test your root access on phone by installing root explorer or any other app. Please install busybox from market to use root apps properly.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
If you flash an Ruu it does get rid of recovery and u should get OTA updates, although i don't know why you would want to as custom roms are better tweaked
[HTC Sensation] MaorHassan:
please help?!
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Can you be more specific? When you run revolutionary what error did you get exactly?
[HTC Sensation] behinduall:
Dude, u have the same problem I am facing, now we can try to solve this together. I have some people I have asked to look into this matter already.

U might have updated to the latest OTA from HTC right? Which was 22 MB or something? The way pur is either downgrading, then s-offing or another method which is temp rooting with taco root and then applying revolutionary patch. HTC has probably patched the exploit in its OTA that's why we and a couple more are having issues. One other way out is to wait one month and hope that they ready exploit for the ICS.
[HTC Sensation] lebron212:
I followed the steps to supercid and everything goes fine. I downloaded cid getter and it doesn't see 11111111 even though it did during the command prompt. Am I doing something wrong?
[HTC Sensation] Stephen:
programs like that give your origional cid even though you changed it. Use fastboot getvar cid to check if you have super cid.
[HTC Sensation] behinduall:
Is it ok to root like this?

http://therootofallevo.com/2012/02/htc-evo-4g-root-hboot-2-18-0001-gain-s-off/
[HTC Sensation] Stephen:
I would use the options available here. Dont use other devices unlock as it can carry there boot loader and brick your device.