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[HTC Sensation] zero48160:
ok well im officially tired of messing with it. it wont even run the RUU it says bootloader error and that it cant update android
[HTC Sensation] EpicYuzer:
I just got a bell sensation running

1.34.666.1

HBOOT : 1.17.0011

i input all that plus my IMEI to revolutionary and it gave me a beta key i copied and pasted that beta key into the command line and didn't input it manually

revolutionary detected my phone and returned

"Invalid beta key, aborting.."

i tried to input a bogus IMEI got a diff beta key but it said its invalid too :(

plz help
[HTC Sensation] saup:
Hi. I just got a new sensation and i am trying to s off it with revolutionary. The problem is its currently network locked and so it is stuck on the screen where its asking me for network unlock code and not going any further and because of this i am not able to change the mode to htc sync. Its in charge only mode. Is there any way to change it to htc sync mode so that i can use revolutionary to s-off it. please help. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Not sure it will work with 1.17.0008, it should at least be 1.17.1xxx to show that it is Revolutionary s-off. AFAIK you need the special hboot version to be able to load CWM. Just rerun Revolutionary a few times until Revolutionary s-off with 1.17.1xxx hboot.

And I'm officially out of suggestions. Sorry bud.

SERIAL number not IMEI ;)
[HTC Sensation] stefan.snoop:
i cant start "revolutionary Utility" i download and run it but just open one black window and go off for a second. any help :|
[HTC Sensation] loveubuntu:
Trying to root a buddy's Sensation on tmobile. Done a a lot of CDMA phones but never a GSM phone. What is this CID step? Is it to release the GSM card/unlock phone? Can I skip it? I know it says in the OP that you need this to be able to install ROMs from any carrier. Do these ROMs have to be tmobile specific if I skip the CID step? Do the ROMs specify where they are from?

TIA
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Try exiting out of HTC Sync, or even better uninstall it. If thta doesn't work try this - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16674581&highlight=cmd+prompt#post16674581

1. No it won't unlock a sim lock, there is another thread for that - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

2. Yes you can skip it

3. You only need it to flash roms from a carrier other than your own

4. Yes, if you don't do SuperCID you can only flash the rom from your operator/area. In the rom naming convention, eg. x.xx.123.x - the 123 represents your area/operator and when flashing a stock rom the procedure checks this. Eg if you had a stock rom 1.27.531.1 for example, you can only flash a 1.35.531 or 1.45.531 rom
[HTC Sensation] loveubuntu:
Much appreciated. I hear revolution is stable with great battery for USA tmobile area. You agree?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes it's a good rom and very close to stock looks. Too close for my preferences, I believe if I've gone to all the trouble of s-off etc, why not splash out with a nicely themed rom like CoreDroid or Energy.
[HTC Sensation] loveubuntu:
my sentiments exactly but this is going to be a buddy that I see maybe once a month so I need stability. His needs are better battery life and getting rid of bloatware. How are the two roms you mentioned on stability and battery life? Any suggestion on a custom rom to be used on these to get better battery life? TIA
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I generally have great battery life and have no problems on either Energy or CoreDroid and even on ARHD. I have flashed the Bricked 0.91 kernel together with system tuner which allows me to undervolt the kernel which improves battery life. I'm not a power user though and tbh battery life depends on a number of factors, obviously usage, especially when screen is on but also factors like radio version, proximity to signal towers, signal stength on band so that phone doesn't hunt for signal, frequency of updates etc etc.
[HTC Sensation] diandian23:
For the S-off part, I run the revolutionary.exe, it took a while doing something then reboot my phone to the fastboot. The command line says: waiting for fastboot

what should I do? I tried press fastboot on my phone, but nothing happened. Please help...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You're probably missing the fastboot drivers. In bootloader mode install these on pc
[HTC Sensation] stefan.snoop:
Hi

i ulock my phone for official unbrandet ROM:

To Debrand or flash an official stock ROM only: follow Steps 1 & 4 only (you may skip step 3 & 4 is you do not need them)

with this steps but now i cant enter in Bootloader/HBOOT screen, what need to do i need to do again the first step to S-OFF and then i can go in bootloader??
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
What happens when you try to enter bootloader?
[HTC Sensation] stefan.snoop:
when i press the power button and volume down button nothing happend phone start normal.

any other method to enter in Bootloader/HBOOT screen??
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Either first remove the battery and then put back and press vol down + power on, or with the phone booted up normally go to Settings/Power and uncheck Fastboot and then switch off, vol down + power on.
[HTC Sensation] stefan.snoop:
ok tnx i'll try that now:) but i have one more question:

2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)

(i must to format my SD card before??)
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes, just copy the complete zip file (do not unzip it first) and must be named PG58IMG.zip to the main folder (root) of sd card. No need to format it first.
[HTC Sensation] nuumaan:
HELP....

Hi,

I had rooted my phone and then due to some issue i got back to previous version that is the HTC version of ROM and S-OFF my bootloader

But i can view a weird thing on my phone in boot loader now..

In the first line it says *** LOCKED *** in pink colour.. This wasnt there before when i used to goto bootloader...

Can any1 help...?

Sorry i havent read the post if it has been mentioned.. Can any1 re-reply even if it has been updated..

Thx in advance...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
That's because you now have the updated hboot 1.18.0000. You can run the whole process over again as the latest version of Revolutionary supports 1.18.0000. You will most likely get a comms error the first time you run the tool (most people do), just reboot the phone and rerun the tool again (in some cases even a 3rd time may be needed) but it will return you to the Revolutionary s-off screen.
[HTC Sensation] hchtc:
My battery drained to 0% and my phone go off. Now I try power up it, but it absolutely says nothing! Orange led only blinks. I have flashed the newest Recovery from ROM Manager.. Help??
[HTC Sensation] thanet:
First Thank for all support CLYDE B1

I have one Q.

Does clockwork recovery v5.0.0.8 Work?

I have the Hboot V1.18.000 also.

Thank for the future.
[HTC Sensation] jigners:
Yes, this was my first combination and it worked well

but i have updated to the newer CWRecovery 5.0.2.0;)
[HTC Sensation] thanet:
OK thank man

Now I will update CWM 5.0.0.8.

Then update Lee droid 3.1.0

What you think?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
If you have the latest Recovery version ie 5.0.2.0 then that should accept a charge even when off, some of the earlier versions had problems with this. Try connect phone to pc and via adb enter:

adb reboot recovery

If you have any little bit of power left hopefully the phone will boot into recovery which should allow you to charge your phone. Other options are to try to find a friend with a Sensation or Evo 3D and use their battery to power up your phone and check your CWM version. Another option of course is to buy a new battery.

Yes, update to 5.0.2.0 and then as to the rom that's up to individual preferences.
[HTC Sensation] Da Baron:
Restore to S-ON

I can confirm that the methods posted within this thread indeed do work completely at 100%...I'm having to return my TMOUS Sensation 4G that was a refurb back to Buyers Remorse Dept. In return they are sending me out a brand new model in its place. I sure as "h__" didn't want to return it being rooted etc.

This was my very 1st time using ADB so if I was able to walk through all the steps posted surely anybody else could especially a "noob".

Rest assured if you have to return your shiny new toy back to whatever provider you have your phone service thru then this method is tried & true.

I hope this helps anyone considering reverting back to shipped/stocked S-ON?

~

Da Baron

P.S. thx to all the peeps that contributed to this "step by step" walk thru method. You all are AWESOME!
[HTC Sensation] bakron1:
I want to return my Sensation back to stock with S=Off, I followed the instructions and the only way I can get my PC to talk to the phone is with the SD card installed and putting the phone in the disk connect mode and not the charging mode.

I run the adb and fastboot commands to verify everything is communicating properly, I started the RU file and it was seeing the phone and current firmware installed on it.

The question I have is there are 2 TMOUS RU files, which one is the latest version? I do not want to flash the wrong one.

Finally, Will the flashing process be able to complete with the phone is the disk sync mode instead of the charging mode? I am new to the sensation platform coming over from the Nexus S. thanks
[HTC Sensation] zero48160:
ClydeB1....

ok lol so i lied i was not tired of messing with it only for that day. after reading more i tryed a different computer and wow worked like a charm.. not sure were i read it but it was listed... (try different computer)... and it worked so somewhere along the line with my other android devices i installed something a while back that was making rev not work. i hope that someone else that has this problem will read this and try a fresh computer. thanks for all the help but im sure i may need more down the road lol
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Horraaayyyyy. If at first.....;)

Glad to hear you got it sorted.
[HTC Sensation] shadowdroid:
help

the beta key isnt working and ive typed it in all variations of ways and it still wont work any one with the same problem?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Firstly, make sure you are selecting the correct hboot version and that you are using the serial number and not IMEI number.

Copy the beta key generated and in the Revolutionary tool, click icon in top left corner, select Edit>Paste.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
Thanks. Had the drivers installed but something must have been mangled. Repairing the installation got Revolution working.
[HTC Sensation] bakron1:
Help!!! I think I bricked my sensation?????

I was trying to go back to the Stock ROM and S=ON

I flashed the stock ROM using clockwork recovery

I used the method described in this forum using the correct TMOUS RU_xxx.exe file and the file flashed fine and the phone booted up with the correct ROM and everything was fine.

I powered the phone down and now it keeps booting up in the HBoot screen and giving me a "security warning" error at the top of the screen????

I have S=ON and when I try to re-flash the RU_XX.exe file, it gives me a battery is below 30% error????

Any help would be appreciated please.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Is your battery low? I had a similar incident when is was on about 58% battery and it still said it was low. try fully charging the battery and then try running the RUU again. What rom are you currently on if a 2.3.5 rom perhaps go back to 2.3.4 and then try again, somehow the battery reading is getting screwed up and reporting incorrectly to the RUU.
[HTC Sensation] bakron1:
Yes the battery is fully charged, I checked it on my girlfriends sensation. I finally got RU to run again but it crapped out half way with a signature error? I tried to run it again and it's back the the low battery error?

The phone will not even power down from HBoot screen menu, it keeps restarting to the HBoot screen, I have to pull the battery to shut it off?

I am so frustrated and this will be the last HTC product I ever buy. I have rooted several phones and flashed dozens of ROM's and never had this much of a hassle with a product.

I wish someone had the TMOUS ROM (PG581MG.zip) image file I could try and flashed it through HBoot from my SD card?

I have pulled my hair out for the last 3 hours.
[HTC Sensation] NRGZ28:
It seems you need to have a SIM card in the phone for revolutionary to work...
[HTC Sensation] gtcalder:
Hi guys,

I now have S-On and stock ROM after being on ARHD.

Does anyone know how to re - lock bootloader or does it not matter if i was to send it back to HTC for say repair work?

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Step 5 of the OP
[HTC Sensation] Niekjuh:
Got an error when trying to make a sensation S-OFF.

It reboots in fastboot, then it says reboot to fastboot (again)

The phone does, but before it restarted the revolutionairy tools says that the connection is lost.... then the phone is back in fastboot but the connection is lost with revolutionairy....

Anyone knows what to do?? Really annoying :(
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
This has been mentioned numerous times in this thread. It seems to be a little bug with the latest revolutionary tool, or due to the latest htc hboot version, but it's an easy fix. Just reboot your phone and the run the tool again (you may need to run it a 3rd time in some cases) but it should eventually give you Revolutionary s-off.
[HTC Sensation] b0dge:
Don't know if anyone's confirmed this already, but I can confirm this worked on my UK Sensation XE with HBoot 1.18.0000.

:)
[HTC Sensation] BumAround:
Agree with ClydeB1.

Another small thing that is overlooked sometimes, is your USB cable good? Don't move your cable in any way during the process of S-off ing.
[HTC Sensation] nardone24:
Can anyone show me or point me in the right direction to removing super cid?
[HTC Sensation] taxus13:
Genral question: Is it necessary to get back to "stock" CID for warranty conditions? Now I am back on S-ON (Thanks for your guide) and just wondering.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Not 100% certain, but I'd imagine you just reverse the process, ie instead of entering 11111111 for SuperCID you enter your original cid value.

I guess it's unlikely that they would check a cid value at a repair centre, but if they do they could give you hassles with the claim.
[HTC Sensation] taxus13:
The funny thing is, CID Getter says im on "stock CID".

Then I dont think they are going into bootloader to check my CID.
[HTC Sensation] cesarb:
Stuck on "fastboot oem writecid 11111111".

Hey guys i have started since step 1. Everything has been smooth until this last step #4. In command prompt after i type in "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" I am getting a "'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file." I dunno why this is happening can somebody help please?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You probably don't have the fastboot installed. Go to the folder where you saved your adb files and see if you have a file called fastboot.exe?

SuperCID is not necessary unless you are wanting to run a stock rom from another area. If you are going to install a custom rom it's not needed.
[HTC Sensation] cesarb:
Oh i see thanks for the help. So i really would not need SuperCID if i want to install Cyanogen mod?

Thanks again..
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I haven't tried CM7, but I'm guessing it won't require SuperCID (only stock roms have this cid check built in). Check in the rom thread as the dev would give prerequisites if it is required.
[HTC Sensation] cesarb:
Awesome thank you very much for helping...
[HTC Sensation] nikeian:
ROOTING - backup

Greetings to all,

Thanks to VIPERx for the info on Rooting, its very detailed.

May i ask a qn:

Based on step 3 to rooting process, what if I don't perform:

5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"

and straightaway skip to :

6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up

1) May I ask how to restore backup if there's a need to?

When I purchased my sensation, it prompted me to do FOTA, is it ok to Root now? mine is 1.45.707.1

I wanted to remove bloatware after Rooting. I read a few forums that I should download Root Explorer to remove / delete manually after ROOT. Or maybe can use AsTRO as well. Please advise. (the bloatware not only takes up space, it does AUTO Updates via MARKET!!)

**awaiting to root**
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The main reason for doing a backup prior to getting root is in case the root doesn't work properly and leaves you in a state of limbo. At least this way you can boot into recovery and restore your backup. It is a good habit to get into and it is recommended to take a backup before installing anything, it will save you some headaches somewhere in the future. It is not essential, but is highly recommended.

To restore your backup, go into recovery and enter backup and restore, then select restore and select the backup that you ran above.

Before rooting you will need to get s-off and install cwm recovery (ie step 1 & 2 from this guide). You say your rom is 1.45.707, I'm assuming the hboot version for this is also 1.18.0000 with the locked bootloader. If that is the case, the revolutionary tool from step 1 will unlock the bootloader and put the phone to s-off. Once you are s-off and rooted you have a few options to remove bloat. Yes you can use bloatware tools to remove bloat, or you could install a custom rom which in most cases removes a ton of the bloatware, or you can proceed to step 4 of this guide and set SuperCID on your device. This would allow you to install a bloat free stock rom such as 1.45.401
[HTC Sensation] dmorenoj:
Hi guys,

I need some advice. I will have to send my Sensation to service because I cannot connect to any network; I am receiving the "Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network" after I went to Airplane mode and back.

So, I want to know if I can go back to S-On without doing SuperCID, I want to have the phone fully stock; it that possible?

I want to follow the next steps:

"Step 5

...

6. enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" (Thanks Dazweeja)

7. Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" or remove & reinsert the battery and press power on while keeping hold of volume down.

8. Bootloader should now read Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL.

9. Remove and reinsert the battery. Press power on as normal"

I want to skip this step:

"Step 5

...

5. Go back to Step 4 - SUPERCID and go through 1 to 7 to get to the fastboot bootloader. (so just do what you did before, put adb files in local disk, adb reboot bootloader etc)"

I already have everything stock.

Thanks in advance
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
As I understand it you need to follow steps 1 - 7 for SuperCID which gives you all of the tools necessary and boots you into fastboot mode to allow you to be in a position to run the "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" command. You are not actually going to do the bit to change the cid. If you already have all of the sdktools and can run adb abd fastboot commands then you are set and then don't need to do the steps above, apart from the command "adb reboot-bootloader".

Even though you say you are completely stock, I suggest running the stock RUU again to be sure. If you are not 100% stock and you try to relock the device, chances are you will end up with a very expensive paperweight, so rather take an extra 5 minutes out of your day and rerun the RUU.
[HTC Sensation] nikeian:
Thanks for your help.

Really appreciate your advice.

Pity that rom 1.45.707 has Asian language as well... which it would be best if I have it. Although I prefer English language.
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
Hi, great guide. im just a bit confused about 1 point. i dont understand why you'd need SuperCID unless you wanted to flash a stock RRU from a different carrier? is this correct?

ive managed to get S-off without doing the superCID steps, but on one phone i had which had to go back for a problem i managed to brick it putting it back to stock and i want to try and understand where i went wrong. everything was fine, then i did the writesecure flag command, phone rebooted into a brick. i didnt write the superCID, that where i went wrong?

i was tryign to make the phone as stock as possible for returns.

thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] E_Waqad:
After making the successful S-Off, I have an update available from HTC for my device!!! what about downloading and installing that update ???? any issues might rise up if I install it ???
[HTC Sensation] TheStigx:
I tried the supercid step to get my phone as it was when i bought it, but it didn't work. I still got the root apk and clockwork recovery.

Help? :)
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Correct, you ONLY need SuperCID if you want to flash a stock rom from another area/operator. It is like a master key. All devices have a cid and stock roms check to see that the rom is intended for your device/area/operator. With SuperCID you can install any rom, but you don't need it if you are going to install a stock rom as the check is removed and also not needed if you are going to flash a stock rom which is meant for your device.

The only time I've heard of people bricking their devices when trying to s-on again is by entering the lock command while still on a custom rom, or where they may have made changes to the stock rom by removing some of the stock files. Before relocking you need to return to your stock rom so that all files etc are in place. I personally haven't returned to s-on so I can't confirm whether or not you have to do the SuperCID step. You may want to send a pm to xl Viper lx to confirm this though as I'd hate to give bad advice, but I also don't see why the SuperCID step is needed and if it is I don't see where you return to stock cid after running the lock command.

You can download the OTA update but only save it to your sd card, don't install it. You then need to return to stock recovery and unroot your device before applying the update. The only risk you have of accepting an OTA in general is that HTC may decide to issue a locked bootloader which currently can't be exploited via the Revolutionary tool. If your update has the 1.18.0000 hboot version you can do the update and then you will need to s-off and apply recovery and root again.

You can follow this guide which will show you the steps to install the update while still keeping your data. The other alternative would require you to flash your original stock rom and then do the update, but all data would be lost.
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
thanks Clyde, thats cleared that up for me a bit, basically superCID is an extra step which more than likely wont be needed by anyone, might get viper to re-order the guide to seperate it out a bit with a bit more info on minimium steps..
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I have also sent him a pm, to clear things in my mind also. The SuperCID step when trying to relock the device seems unnecessary, BUT if I was trying to go back to s-on I'd probably do it as I'd hate to leave it out and end up with a brick.

The only real use then for SuperCID is that if you are in France for example on a branded French rom, but want to get rid of the bloat and run an English rom, with supercid you could flash any stock WWE rom.
[HTC Sensation] E_Waqad:
Many thanks for your reply and valuable support :) then, what will be the risk in if i install the OTA update immediately without unrooting or doing anything ???
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
AFAIK it won't install, you will get an error.
[HTC Sensation] MusicMan374:
I did the s-on thing because my phone is defective, but I really don't think SuperCID was needed to get s-on back. I now have s-on again, but I did a CID check and it still says 11111111, which means that if they decide to check that, they'd still know that I was screwing with my phone. Why couldn't I have simply kept my CID as T-MOB010 and flashed the tmobile RUU? Why do I have to write superCID to flash tmobile's RUU? I don't think they'll check it since I'm returning to Costco, but other people might run into this issue.

Edit, nevermind, I just followed supercid and instead of 11111111 I typed T-MOB010, and even with s-on, it worked. So I was still able to correct my CID back to t-mobile after s-on. That's good. No trace :D