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[HTC Sensation] parmijo11:
Thanks for the path back to stock, just noticed dust building up under screen, SUCKS! At least I exchange now. S-ON is back on, unfortunately.
[HTC Sensation] kusotare:
first off, one hell of a job to the guys who orchestrated this nice little coup on HTC for slow-rolling us with root. my hat is off to you!

now, as for my question, just went through the process with s-off and root. seems to have worked fine. however, i'd love to be able to push and/or copy files to my /system. cant seem to do it.

1. yes, i've searched. doesnt seem to be much in the way of responses aside from this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198586&highlight=push

2. do we even have busybox? i cant seem to find word on it and SU from the OP doesnt have CP, so attempting to copy is useless.

3. Yes, i've tried remounting as rw and chmod 777. no dice. when i try do do anything with /system/, i get "permission denied."

So, anyone have any solution to the problem? I eagerly await.
[HTC Sensation] DarkShim:
First, I would like to thank dazweeja and prateekgujral (I hope I spelled those names right) for their suggestions and willingness to help me. Dazweeja, to confirm your statement, yes, it is bricked. I think the only thing I can do is reflash the entire system (qualcomm drivers required/installed) and I do not have the ability to do so. I have no way of "talking" to the phone at that low of a level. Looks like HTC will have to wipe and restart it.

I would especially like to thank ikhzter for all of his time and effort he put in to try to work me through this "blunder" (I like that word). So, thank all three of you for you time and help.

As it stands now, ADB does not see my phone ("no device" error). FASTBOOT says only that it is "waiting for device". So yes, it is officially bricked. It cannot be turned on and cannot be booted. It has to be wiped. OK so here is the kicker: What's the worst part about all of this? Read below...

The incident happened AFTER I issued the command to SuperCID (and of course, reboot the bootloader). I then, just for kicks, decided that I would issue the command to set the secure flag back to S-ON without going back and running RUU to flash back to original ROM. I entered "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3", rebooted the bootloader and that was the last I saw of my phone in working condition. Lesson learned? Yep- COMPLETE the guide, revert back by following directions.​

So, while I am not a noob (far from an expert, and definitely not a dev, but not a noob), I have demoted myself back to noob status.

The good news: I was fortunate enough to acquire a replacement. So, I will attempt the procedure again (and will NOT stray from the guide). I will report back and let you all know how I made out.
[HTC Sensation] ragnarokx:
Not true, the vulnerability was not fixed - it's still there, but this S-OFF method would need to be modified for it to work with 1.18.
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
hi there, i have a question, after doing s-off and installed cwm, will my lock screen display the service provider name?

and when i hboot, it shows a few lines of : (PG58IMG0) ... no images

is that normal?

tIA
[HTC Sensation] DarkShim:
Okay, so I started the process again with my replacement handset:

Revolutionary: Successful

Revolutionary CWM 4.0.1.4: Successful

Backup Stock ROM: Successful

Root Sensation: Successful

SuperCID: Did Not Attempt

Flash new ROM: Did Not Attempt (too tired to look for one)

I was going to run the RUU for my phone and attempt S-ON just to make sure it works now that I've followed the guide properly, but to be honest, since I've screwed it up previously, I'm actually afraid to attempt it. :(

I've noticed that every time I reboot from CWM recovery my Sensation tells me it "recovered from an abnormal reset" and asks me if I want to tell HTC (Of course I say no). Is there a way to avoid this?

In general, if anyone has thoughts or suggestions, I am eternally grateful.

Once again, thank you to everyone who helped me out!
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
This is normal. the system looks for the PG58IMG file everytime, as the file is used for updates.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Hmmm. i thought you had fixed the previous one? with RUU?

as long as you follow the s-on guide properly you should be ok :)
[HTC Sensation] Cerv3r:
Why does it say the beta id is invalid? i tried like 5 times.. i chose the right hboot
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Go to Settings>About Phone and disable Tell HTC

The numbers are case sensitive and it is also easy to misinterpret the letter O for the number 0, as well as uppercase "I" with lowercase "L". Easiest is to copy the beta key and paste it into the tool (click upper right corner icon, select edit and paste)
[HTC Sensation] guidogsbn:
Thank you ClydeB1,

a helpful statement, but too late. I already finished all steps and flashed a new rom.

But it would be nice to know, if there are any risks especially for the hardware, having done steps 3+4 also.

Basically I prefer all or nothing. So I would accept loosing my data and having to flash a rom again, if I make a big mistake. For this I have my personal data stored.

But I would not like to start an overkill for my device..:confused:
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
For step 3 no, no difference, it is just an unnecessary step as the custom rom would install SU in any event.

For Step 4, I'm not sure that returning the device to stock rom and S-On again (as per step 5) will revert the cid back to its original. Chances of any person at the repair centre looking into this are slim, but I guess one never knows. If you can try to revert to your original cid using step 4 again and inputting your original number.
[HTC Sensation] bamserl:
is it normal that my phone is blinking when it is turned off and i try to charge it?

the led is blinking yellow and the screen turns on every 10-15 seconds. i use the suggested CWM from OP.
[HTC Sensation] bamserl:
here it is. i hope it helps.

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D6978602_8732745_42560

my sensation is simlocked to 3AT
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
Hello

Now that I update my phone to 1.45

The guide works the same? Is there something to temporary root the phone without s-off?
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Just got my new tmo sensation. Can't believe how far things have come from my tp2... wow.

Totally lost in android...lol

Well, tried to do s off and can't get past revolutionary.

Keeps saying waiting for device.

I have tried all the different connection options. From HTC sync, to disk drive, charge mode, tethering, etc... all of them at least 5 times each.

No luck, what am I doing wrong ?

No other sync program is installed as far as I can see in programs remove menu.

Why isn't revolutionary finding my phone?
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
Thank you for your "dump"

I allowed myself to take it to compare it with mine.

(Sorry for my bad English)
[HTC Sensation] 92drls:
BRICKED

so get this...

I just rooted my sensation and was waiting for the custom ROM to download through the phones browser. My buddy came over and I was setting him up with root for his Aria and for some reason his phone got stuck after getting s off. I started to use adb and to flash the recovery to his phone but it just said waiting for device forever. After about 10 mins I said f it and he gave up so i unplugged his phone, I put my phone on the usb to charge and then it flashed the aria recovery to my phone instantly.................

I now can only get into bootloader where it still says revolutionary at the top but I can see the Aria's radio and the wrong HBOOT version. Is this bricked or can I command it to flash my radio somehow?? I'm so pissed, I just got this phone yesterday and got screwed trying to help a buddy lol..
[HTC Sensation] DarkShim:
Nope... Its nothing more than a paperweight. Honestly, I have no reason to turn S-ON anyway. I have no intentions of sending it back. :D

But thank you again for your help!

Oh, and I also flashed LeeDroids v2.0. :D
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
you should be fine,

just flash the recovery for the Sensation

and then the corrrect radio through fastboot. or pg58img
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Me too. im thinking of turning to insert coin, baadnwz roms are really fast
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
Anything here?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
When did you use the cwm version? This was recently updated to fix the charging problem and the blinking light sounds like it is not charging. Mine stays solid amber while charging. Your cwm version, does it have the word Revolutionary in the middle of the screen?

To test that it is indeed charging while switched off, which may be important if you ever run out of battery power, switch the phone fully off (not in fastboot) and run this command from your pc:

adb shell cat /sys/devices/platform/htc_battery/power_supply/battery/status

If it returns: Charging then you are ok.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You probably don't have the HTC drivers installed. The easiest is to install HTC Sync to your pc and quit it once the drivers are installed, as the drivers are required but HTC Sync is not. Also, do you have fastboot switched off and usb debugging switched on?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
What HBOOT version do you have? If it is the updated 1.18.0000 then currently this will not work for you.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Is there a new recovery floating around?
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
I doubt if the HBOOT is being updated...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes it is - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16580186&postcount=16
[HTC Sensation] bamserl:
3-4 days ago, it is the version with the revolutonary logo in the middle of the screen.

it returns charging. when i noticed the mentioned behavior the phone was fully charged. not it has only 80% battery and its behavior while charging (and switched off) is normal.

edit: i have to correct myself - it still seems that it is not working, at least it is not working 100% correct. i can't believe that my phone charges from 80% to 100% within 15 minutes at the usb port.

here is a youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saLDcSlTCHk

and 2 pictures:
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You should be good then, at least you know it charges while off. Strange that your led flashes though and that the screen switches on and off. I haven't seen anything like this on mine.
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Thanks! You were 100% right.

installed the drivers and am s off now.

But now can't seem to flash clockworks from my sd card from hboot. it does not give me the option to chose PG58IMG. only options are:

fastboot

recovery

factory reset

simlock

image CRC

man, this android is a new learning curve, was use to tp2 and could flash it in sleep.
[HTC Sensation] 92drls:
I tried putting the img file in the root of my sd but when I power to h boot nothing happens, shouldn't it say update, "yes or no".. When I switch to fastboot and then back to boot loader it will do the sd checking and say "no image" AND "no image or wrong image!".. What am I doing wrong?

I currently show:

HBOOT - 1.17.1011

Radio - 10.11.9007.15_M

eMMc-boot
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Copy the PG58IMG.zip file (don't extract it) to the root of the sd card. Power off, hold vol down and switch on. It should pick up the image file and ask if you want to update. Press vol up to proceed.

Once you get this set up, it is the easiest thing ever to flash.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
As per my previous post. did you put the PG58IMG.zip file on your sd card?
[HTC Sensation] bamserl:
yes it charges, at least i can charge it to turn it on.

look at the video at my updated post above. it sems to me that it is somwhow messing with the battery stats
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
It could be the battery stats. Charge to 100% and then reset the battery stats via recovery or using Battery Calibration from the market.
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Thanks again ! Gotta love this forum...

Who would of thought it needs a zipped file... lmao

Whats the rom of choice around here?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Roms are pretty much up to personal preference, but the popular roms are LeeDroid, Android Revolution, CoreDroid, Insert Coin 2.3.4 and P3D Neon
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Guess I'm rom shopping. Anything to beware of for a android/sensation noob ?

Kinda of like the stock rom except for all the bloat. But that bloats about to be history.

Damn this 4g phone is fast. I surf like I'm on a netbook.... maybe faster. Is it just me, or does this sensation opens pages unbelievable fast. I got to do a speed test next.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The best advice is to read the first couple of posts on the rom thread carefully, and then most rom threads show the date of release, so move towards the end of the thread (around the date of release) and you'll get a sense of any bugs etc with the latest version. You will need to backup your apps and data as installing a new custom rom from stock will require a full wipe (this doesn't impact data and music or photos etc on your sd card). You can use an app like Titanium Backup from the market to do this. When you restore, only restore the apps and not any system settings as these can undo the devs tweaks and cause instability in your new rom. As you're on TMOUS, check the threads specifically for TMOUS users to see that they are happy with the rom and that all works.
[HTC Sensation] cemeli:
hi to all

will there be a updated tool for this ,i have the new hboot 1.18

i treid this but it doesnt work

thanks
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Yup,gotcha... just the like rom development threads over on the rodium forum.

Just tried Titanium Backup. Got this error message

Sorry can not acquire root privileges...blah blah blah

Thought s off rooted the phone ?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yeah it won't work unfortunately. You'll have to hope AlphaRev is going to work his magic again or else you will have to go the official HTC route to unlock your now locked bootloader - when ever that happens
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
No, s-off doesn't. You need to do step 2 and 3 also. Step 3 is the step that actually roots the phone.
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Thanks again.

Ok back to step 2 & 3... a step behind, story of my life :D
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
IIRC you already did step 2, it's just step 3 that's needed to root now. Then Titanium Backup should work on your stock rom
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
How can I see hboot?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Make sure that fastboot is turned off (Settings> Power) and then switch phone off, or just remove the battery. then hold volume down and switch on. you will get a white screen with a lot of coloured writing. towards the top you will see the hboot version.
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Got it done.

doing titanium backup now before installing LeeDROID.

Is it needed to,

format all partitions to EXT4

before flashing rom?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
No, don't format any partitions.

Just check the LeeDroid info carefully. AFAIK it is recommended to flash the new radio as this is a 2.3.4 base rom.
[HTC Sensation] apache1:
Think i'd be better off with

Android Revolution HD ?

its 2.3.3, so no radio is needed ?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
It is still 2.3.3 for now. The next update will take it to 2.3.4 also
[HTC Sensation] vinnyjr:
use copy & paste when entering imfo.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
2.3.4 is way better. Its responsive. Fluid too
[HTC Sensation] 12013E12T:
Thanks for the supurb HowTo!

Worked like a charm :cool:
[HTC Sensation] orihuri:
My phone is eng s-off and my hboot is 1.17.2008...

Is that o.k?
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
It is 18. Hboot. When is there an update for this tool?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The Revolutionary tool won't work, but as you are S-Off already you should be able to just run steps 2 and 3 to get recovery and root. I say should as I'm not 100% certain ad haven't tried with the eng s-off boot.

Apparently AlphaRev is aware of the new hboot and is working on it. ETA unknown though
[HTC Sensation] orihuri:
I used the revolutionary tool and rooted and flashed recovery...than i saw a thread by bin4ary that gives you eng s off and i flashed it..now my hboot changed...so far i have no problem in flashing roms and radios...i hope that its not gonna make any problems later on
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Following step 5 from the OP would return your hboot to the original version and put the device in s-off state again on the stock rom.

Edit: Thanks to stuart0001 - in order to restore your original hboot you will need to do the following - How to Remove Custom Recovery/Root/Hboot and Keep Stock S-Off/Stock S-ON and then run step 5 if you want to go back to s-on
[HTC Sensation] stuart0001:
It doesn't restore the original hboot version
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Thanks m8, I posted and then decided to double check my understanding and found I was wrong. I've updated my post above. Thanks for confirming
[HTC Sensation] Yellowbrother:
i cant get pass the first step...

sensation 4g tmous

htc sync -- on from phone

usb debugging -- on

fastboot -- off

using windows 7

ran revolutionary.exe

turned windows security essential off

doesn't go further than "Waiting for device..."

*****edit*****

i manually installed htc drivers...moving pass step 1 now...
[HTC Sensation] Yellowbrother:
quick question...if i was to restore my stock tmous rom back to factory...will i have to go through the whole process of s-off/cwm/root/cid all over again??? or am i good to flash back and forth to whatever rom i want and not have to worry bout doing this all over again???
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
This is a once off event and you can just flash between different roms. The only time you would need to reverse it (using step 5) is in the event of a warranty claim where you needed to return the device to your operator.
[HTC Sensation] Shroomster:
OK I have two backups in CWM rom manager, do I need a root explorer to tell me how big the files are?
[HTC Sensation] Rodriguez92:
Not sure why but my comp. Isn't finding my phone. I downloaded the rev. App. Installed drivers reset phone and app still isn't finding my phone it hangs at waiting for phone.
[HTC Sensation] Yellowbrother:
open devices and printers...is there a yellow ! on "android phone"??? if so it needs the naked htc drivers installed...that's what happened to me...

also...i'm looking to unlock this phone to work with at&t...is there any way other then the two that had been mentioned in other thread...

a. pay for unlock code via unlock website

b. call tmobile to get unlock code

any other options as of right now?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes (well at least a file explorer), otherwise connect phone to pc in disk drive mode and check them there

Have you disabled fastboot and enabled usb debugging?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I know a few users were looking into this - see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16533950&postcount=1418. You may want to pm the author is the post to see if he made any progress, or if you can help him with testing it.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes im keen to know how u get on
[HTC Sensation] xrepo:
problem clockwork

got phone S-off and loaded clockwork image

loaded and said "calcuating" THEN return to menu.

deleted file off sd and tryed to enter clokwork and get first a green circle then a few seconds later a red triangle with exclamation point and a faded like letter on the left. any help wou;d be appreciated

thanks in advance
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
It sounds like the file didn't take properly. Try installing it again, if it does the same thing then redownload it as you may have a corrupt download.
[HTC Sensation] xrepo:
Just for clarity am I suppose to copy the zip file of clockwork to the sd or just the file in the zip?

also what tell the zip or file to run when you boot intte hboot?

thanks
[HTC Sensation] Ahanix:
Hopefully someone can help me with this.

I wanted to try to get back to S-On to help my brother so he can send his phone back for warranty reasons. I followed all of the steps very carefully, but got the Semi-Brick Security Warning. Every time I try to re install the Stock TMO RUU I get an Error 132 Signature Error

I've tried both TMO stock roms without any luck. Any suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The full zip file, not the extracted file from the zip.

When the phone enters hboot it looks for a file named PG58IMG and if it is there it asks you if you want to update using the file. To run the update you press the vol up button. If there is no PG58IMG file then the hboot boots to the other options like recovery, fastboot etc
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Did you change the cid? Also have you checked the ruu file's md5 hash to ensure that it is not a corrupt download?
[HTC Sensation] Ahanix:
Yeah, I did the CID change. I'll check the md5 right now and I am also downloading the other shipped tmous roms, so i'll let you guys know what happens

Thanks,
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Do not extract the file, Put the Whole Zip on your sd card
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
Thanks for the instructions. About to jump into rooting my Sensation and installing a custom ROM. I've flashed tons of ROMS on previous Windows devices and jailbroken many iPhones but never Android....................BOY DOES THIS LOOK COMPLICATED! I thought it would be easier............hope all works out.
[HTC Sensation] osugsxr:
Jumped back to the sensation since unlocked bootloader today. Going through the process of unlocking it, very simple. Just make sure to follow directions step by step, currently making a backup nandroid of stock before the fun begins.

THANK YOU
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I agree, it looks harder than it really is, but the instructions need to be very detailed because doing something wrong could possibly turn your phone into a very expensive paper weight. (The chances are very slim, but they are nevertheless there).

Essentially it involves running a little exe after entering a key, then copying a file to the sd card and pressing the vol up button and then copy another file to the sd card and choose to install it. This is one of the simpler exercises to s-off and root one of these devices.
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
Unfortunately I couldnt get past step 1. It just keeps waiting for device.......Unable to find HTC SYnc, doesn't detect in drive mode or charging mode. :(
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You need the HTC drivers. You should have an HTC Sync folder on the sd card that came with your phone. Start the install to your pc, but quit as soon as the drivers have finished installing (or if you do install HTC Sync as well, ensure it is closed down). You should connect it in HTC Sync mode, although charge mode worked for me.

Or else install the drivers from here - http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
Installed HTC Sync to get the HBoot version and then got the serial. Now I keep getting invalid key eventhough I've checked capitalization and tried different versions of zeros and o's and l's and 1's. Keep getting invalid key. :( Still stuck on step 1. I can't believe it.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Just to check you did use the Serial number and the correct HBOOT version to get your beta key? If you are connected to Revolutionary, you will see this information on the screen. The easiest is then to copy the beta key from the Revolutionary website and paste it into the tool (click the icon in the top left corner of the tool and then select edit>paste)
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
Yes I did. I verified the HBoot and I even copy pasted the serial to make sure I got the right key. I then copy pasted the key but I still get "invalid key". I've already done it like 5 times lol. An hour later and I still cant get past step 1. You'd think i never touched a computer before in my life! Geez!
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
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| Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.3pre7 |

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Brought to you by AlphaRev & Unrevoked. Special thanks to #teamwin for their wor

k on fre3vo!

Waiting for device...

Found your device: HTC Sensation 4G (pyramid-1.17.0008, Android: 2.3.3, ROM vers

ion: 1.29.531.2)

This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.

Please visit: http://revolutionary.io for more information.

Enter beta key [ serial: HT162T518086 ]: POpV07gyZmIFZ90a

Invalid beta key, aborting...

Press (almost) any key to exit.

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