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[HTC Sensation] PG101:
I meant your post above the one I quoted told him to read and then the next one gave the answer :P
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Battery update on LD ROM

From 4.30AM at 100%

Low use:

Calls: Approx 15 mins

SMS: 14

Music: 1 Song (approx 3 mins)

Weather update: Twice (8 Cities)

Checking battery status: A million times :D

Recovery 4.0.1.4

Now at 65% at 10.00PM

17.5 hours.. 35% down.. I say it is settling in.. on 1.1+1.2patch+1.4 kernel
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Ok LOL, yeah I was a little harsh on the 2nd user, but I had just finished answering the very same question about being stuck on method 3 when the same question was asked again.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
LOL @ clyde. Don't you find it funny when noobs ask the same question a few posts below the one asked.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
No not really ;) :p

I normally answer them though as we were all there once I guess and I generally try to be helpful, but I had just finished answering the question and the very next post was to ask the exact same thing.
[HTC Sensation] marken:
thanks a lot man a just uninstall HTC sYNC and whala! revolutionary did the work in the first try lol hehe

now i using custom rom, thanks a lot again
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
It's a pleasure, glad you managed to free up your phone. Enjoy :D
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
yes thanks to clyde:D
[HTC Sensation] gertt27:
Thanks for this topic!

After 3 hours i fixed this :) (noob, i know)

I had problems with the clockwork recovery

There are 2 versions in your no1 post

The one in the middle of the text didn't work for me

The one on the bottom of the post in the attachement box did work

I don't know if or why they are different, but only that one worked for me.

Gr, and thanks
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
When you go into ClockWork Recovery, does the word Revolutionary show up in the middle of the screen? If not then the version you have installed has a problem with not being able to charge your phone while off and you will need to flash the other version.
[HTC Sensation] r3awak3n:
dude, install windows on your mac :)
[HTC Sensation] rawr4dj:
cant nandroid bakup

i am trying to do a backup of my Stock Rom but it is not allowing me to for some reason it starts the proccess but the bar doesnt move @ all i waited 5 minutes
[HTC Sensation] gertt27:
Yes, it is in the middle of the screen and it has the blue text

the file in the attachmentbox has a higher uploadnumber on the xda forum

so i expected it to be a newer one
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Then you're good to go.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
IIRC, the bar doesn't move, but you should be text changing as different parts are backed up.
[HTC Sensation] Badcam:
Thanks.

That worked brilliantly! Now I just need to find some nice Rom's to try. :p
[HTC Sensation] NeoJobe:
I S-off'd and rooted without issue, but now my phone won't turn on. It was working fine. I ran the battery all the way down and now, when I plug it in to charge, the orange charging light goes solid for about 3 seconds and then goes dark again.

My battery has enough of a charge to start the phone.

It did this once before, and I took it to the CPR Cell Phone Repair here in the city. They reflashed it, and it worked for a while, but then it did the same thing after the battery died yesterday.

A few questions:

First, is there a walkthrough, guide, or youtube video that explains how to reflash android to a phone using ADB or something? I'm a complete noob, but I can figure things out.

Second, what the hell is causing this problem? Is it a root problem or something more fundamental with the phone?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
If you s-off'd the phone more than a few days ago, you probably have the wrong cwm recovery version. You need to download the new version in step 2 of the 1st post. Then you need to flash the correct recovery version which has fixed the charging issue.
[HTC Sensation] NeoJobe:
Thanks! I will! Any idea on how to get my phone on so that I can flash the new CWM recovery?
[HTC Sensation] NeoJobe:
Nevermind! I figured it out! I just did "adb reboot" and it brought it back! Thanks for the fix. I'll install CWM now.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Glad to hear
[HTC Sensation] RANDYRKELLY:
Well Im having a issue oon a friends pc, drivers installed and ALL but gets stuck at waiting on fastboot, i have all the drivers, adb, and fast boot in the folder with revolution, ANY HELP
[HTC Sensation] zesty2k:
umm...help please

Hi there,

Ive successfully managed to S-OFF but following the steps to install clockwork, i get no joy...

so i have the recovery.img file. copied onto root folder of memory card...

3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen) i assume this is the screen i get to by pressing vol down and power??

4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update" - I don't get this popup come up. how do i do this?

If i try and use the "apply update from sdcard" i get signature verification failed?

Kind regards,

zesty2k
[HTC Sensation] fabioccoelho:
The usb debugging is checked or unchecked?

Settings --> Applications --> Development --> USB DEBUGGING!

[ ]'s
[HTC Sensation] fabioccoelho:
Man, just put the P58IMG.zip file into root of your sdcard.. reboot into bootloader. Bootloader will check about P58IMG.zip exists, if yes, a prompt for update will appear, just confirm with volume up.

[ ]'s

Sorry for my bad engilsh :)
[HTC Sensation] howtomen:
i have a problem i have the htc sensation and it was doing everything until the program all of a sudden on the computer say program stopped and then it closed right after i put y so it could downlaod the clockwork mod! now it say htc sensation not supported in the revolutionary thing please help!!! :( p.s i do have s-off all i need is the recovery!
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Download the recovery file from the op (step 2) it should read PG58IMG.ZIP

Put the file as it is on the root folder of the SD card..

Turn off your phone.. just o make sure, pull out the battery and re-insert it.

Press Vol Down + Power button

You will enter the bootloader and it should automatically read the .zip on the root of your SD card. Press vol up to confirm and once it is done you will need to reboot (power off)

To confirm.. power down your phone again.. and press vol down + power ... you will come into the boot loader.. from their select recovery and press power.. you should now be in the recovery.. blue text with REVOLUTIONARY written in the middle..
[HTC Sensation] drunkboi:
Please help! NOOB

I know this is a crazy question but I'm a little confused about the instructions on how to root my phone to flash custom roms.

I see steps 1-4, I need to do each step to be able to permanently root my device & flash custom roms?

I got confused for some reason when I read "How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below" I didn't know if that meant to choose one or what?

Am I making any sense? Sorry, I think I'm just nervous about rooting & bricking my device.

You can brick the HTC Sensation 4G rite & if so can it be recovered? I know on my Samsung Vibrant you can soft brick the device but it can always be recovered.

THANKS FOR THE HELP!
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
LOL... no worries..

Power down your phone and press vol down plus power.. u will come into the bootloader.. see your version there.. it should say S ON something.. with this version go to the revolutionary site and take the beta key as explained in the first post.

You need to do steps 1-3 for s off, full root and flashing roms..

note that the step 3 (rooting), you may take a few times befor ethe installation is complete.. for me it took 3 times.

Once you have completed the 3 steps.. venture to the roms and see which one you want to flash and enjoy!!

And.. you will have to do someting really stupid to brick the device...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The way to get your HBOOT version is to pull out the battery, put back, hold volume down and power on. In the bootloader screen you will see your HBOOT version. It will be something like 1.17.0008 or 1.17.0011 etc. Once you have your HBOOT version you can to to Revolutionary to download the tool and get your beta key. Another method to get your HBOOT version is to first download the tool, connect to your pc and run the tool, it will display the relevant info for you and you can then use this to get your key.

If you want to flash a custom rom, you need only follow the 1st 3 steps, ie S-Off, CWM and Root.

Any device that is bricked is pretty much just that. A soft brick is different, as long as you can get to recovery you can fix it. The key is to read things carefully and to follow the instructions. These things have been done thousands of times without any problem, but when tinkering with these things on a device, there are no guarantees.

Edit: Beaten again.......
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Beaten you to it :P

LOL
[HTC Sensation] drunkboi:
Now your going to hate me for being a NOOB!

When I click revolutionary.exe it says, waiting for device...

I have HBOOT v1.17.0008 & download the correct software, I also tried debugging mode. I'm sure it's something basic I'm missing.

THANKS!
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Make sure that fastboot is off and debugging is ticked on...

Dont turn off your device... just connect the phone in Sync mode and run revolutionary from the PC... make sure the HTC Sync is either disabled or uninstalled (or any other program that may look up the phone when it cnnects)

If you uninstall HTC Sync, install the drivers as mentioned in the first post..
[HTC Sensation] drunkboi:
I'm so confused, sorry!

When I plug in my phone it says "choose a connection type" what should I choose? How do I disable or uninstall HTC Sync?

I downloaded the drivers where do you unpack those? It's not an install file? My username "drunkboi" maybe showing it's signs...

LOL :)

THANKS!
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
R u using Windows? If so.. on the right bottom where it shows the time.. there should be an icon looking like an HTC phone.. right click and exit..

to uninstall.. go to programs and features.. locate the htc programs (there will be 3) uninstall all 3...

Once th drivers from the first post are downloaded just run them from the desktop and install it... It is an install file packed.. just double click and install

You need to select HTC Sync on the phone when you connect it..

And yes.. word of advice.. you should do this when you are sober, Mr Drunkboi!! :p
[HTC Sensation] Pikaraph:
I made the same mistake : you must put the ZIP in the Sd-card, don't uncompress it !!

It worked for me when I realized I'm putting the uncompressed file instead of the Zip file.
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
You don't need root to flash a custom ROM. Might be worth adding this to the guide since so many people seem to get stuck on getting root when they are planning on overwriting the system partition (by flashing a custom ROM) immediately anyway.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
It may be a good idea to have root anyway as most of the custom roms add in programs that require root access..
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
Yes, you're right. I must have missed that parameter when I was playing around with those commands a few days ago. You get more interesting results if you try other types too:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\tools>fastboot oem listsimlockcode 4256

... INFO*** feature 2

INFO*** feature 4

INFO*** feature 10

OKAY[/QUOTE]

Still, not sure it gets us any closer. Simlock can probably be disabled with this command if we can determine the unlock code:

enablesimlock [0|1: disable|enable] [type] [unlock code]

Might just be easier to edit the pg1fs partition directly or using a modified gfree. I'd be interested in seeing what this partition looks like on a simlocked phone (compared to my simunlocked one), especially around 0x820 and 0xc20. I guess I'll leave it until someone with a simlocked phone is keen to unlock it.
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
No, it's pointless. All custom ROMs overwrite the system partition so your permanent root is overwritten. If you flash a rooted custom ROM, you'll have root. If you flash an unrooted ROM, your root will be gone. Have a look at the updater-script inside su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip. All it's doing is writing/installing su and Superuser to /system.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
That makes sense... but then to make it noob proof.. let them root it.. as most of the popular chefs (LD, CD, Mike).. all have rooted roms..

EDIT: But then why doesnt superwipe remove root? or a factory reset for that matter..
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
Superwipe definitely removes root. Factory reset erases /data and /cache, not /system.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
So you are saying that if I superwipe, i will lose the root?

Cant agree.. I have superwiped and installed many roms.. but always have root access..

and it is not so that if I superwipe and install a rooted rom then I will auomatically have root..

If the above was true then we would never need a perm root, we could only do with a S OFF... (and ofcourse recovery to flash roms)
[HTC Sensation] stuart0001:
You need perm root if you want to use stock Rom and be rooted for apps like adfree and titanium
[HTC Sensation] Pikaraph:
I'm stuck with Titanium Backup, it doesn't want to aquire root...

I installed busybox, adfree and they work.
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
That just means that you have always installed rooted ROMs. That's not surprising in the slightest - every single custom ROM in this forum is rooted. Superwipe removes any traces of root - it completely erases and formats /system.

Permanent root is for when you don't want to flash a custom ROM. A lot of people just want to stick with the ROM that they have and just use programs that require root.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Yes.. and what we have is a perm root..(or very close to it) as it stays not matter what..
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
This is true, good point.
[HTC Sensation] mama_mia:
Hi,

I just did s-off and root my sensation. Now I want to install a new rom, but there isn't any RUU for my device, that is Vodafone Portugal branded.

Is it possible to make a nandroid backup and save it on my computer in case I want to go back to original rom and s-on again the device if I need warranty service??

I don't want to flash other rom if I cannot go back again, to soon to loose warranty.
[HTC Sensation] Haugrud:
I'll be picking up a sensation soon that will need to be sim unlocked. I'll let you know and we can test on my device.
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
There are steps to go back to S-on for warranty purposes mentioned on the first post.. so it shouldnt be a problem..
[HTC Sensation] masse1369:
How come the revolutionary.io site is not working? I just got a replacement phone and can't get it to come up so I can get the BETA key... Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Its working here.. just checked..
[HTC Sensation] kvn0077:
For warranty purposes I needed to make my phone factory default again. So I did the back to "S-on" thing and it worked smoothly. Now when I type "fastboot getvar cid" I get the "11111111" as I am suppose to. However, I would like it to be branded again as I am from TMO. Is there away to "brand it back" that seems to be the only thing lacking...
[HTC Sensation] mama_mia:
Right, but on those step it's asked to install original rom, but there isn't none for my phone. I think i will need some vodafone portugal ruu, don't I? Or it's the same to install a UK or FR vodafone RUU??

I'm just afraid to switch the rom and never be able to get original vodafone rom...
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
hi, i would like to ask a few questions.

1. reference to this guide below, why do we need to backup ROM when we want to install custom ROM? what ROM are we actually backing up?

2. i understand that installing custom ROM does not require root, so what is the purpose of rooting? is it to install app that require root?
[HTC Sensation] E_Waqad:
What about updating the software from the HTC sit (from setting/about/update software) after having the mobile rooted,,,,,, dose it work? if yes dose this make me lose the root and come back to s-onn???
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
1. By backing up your current rom, if the custom rom install goes bad, you can always recover to your original rom. This can also be used to get back to your original rom if you ever need it for warranty etc.

2. The purpose of rooting is that it allows yiou access to the roms internal workings. If you flash a rom that is not rooted, you would need root in order to do basic things like run Titanium Backup etc. However, as most (if not all) custom roms include root, this step is not really necessary. If you were going to stay on stock rom though, you would need to root in order to run certain of the apps that require special privileges.

No, once the rom is rooted you will no longer receive updates AFAIK, but rest assured as soon as an update is released, the devs here will be all over it and will release an updated rom to give you all of the benefits of the update without the potential risk. HTC could, if they so wished, issue an update which closes down the vulnerabilities used to get s-off, not saying they would do that, but they could.
[HTC Sensation] vinnyjr:
signal question

I have S-off, fully rooted with the new recovery all working great, my problem seems to be the signal strength, I was getting full bars all the tie all day long with DL speeds around 8800 and UL speeds around 3000. Since I have S-off and rooted it seems my signal strength has decreased. Did my radio change when I did this or maybe just my local towers screwed up? Just got out of hospital and can not get around to check out other areas. Thanks for the input.

PS, What was the stock radio that came with the Sensation? (T-Mobile USA)

Thanks for any help,

Vinny
[HTC Sensation] Masrawy:
Recovery 4.1.0.5

Hi, where can I get recovery version 4.1.0.5 for the sensation 4G. It's not in the first post

thanks
[HTC Sensation] incident:
Can u add please how to flash radio-off and link to the thread with

All of them?
[HTC Sensation] GManLynx:
Hey I can't get it to regonize my device. I went to device's and checked to see if the drivers were up to date, then I tried both the htc sync and disk mode
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
There is no version 4.1.0.5

The best version "to work" is version 4.0.1.4, see the OP's Step#2.
[HTC Sensation] zesty2k:
Ok so im all done, having said that, using any of the custom roms I can't add my exchange server account. It seems to have a 5month out of date security certificate all of a sudden although the account works perfectly on my unrouted incredible s. This a common thing?
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
Revolutionary is radio S-OFF (and a custom hboot) and the threads for each custom ROM should mention the preferred radio for that ROM and where to get it / how to flash it.
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy Flip:
Cool. Might be as easy as flashing the pg1fs partition from an unlocked phone but have to have a good look at this partition on a locked phone first. The partition is practically empty apart from security (@secuflag) and two sections for simlock and simunlock.
[HTC Sensation] GManLynx:
Can anyone post a link to find the drivers... I can't seem to get this to work
[HTC Sensation] Young Cardiac:
Will this guide work for the bell sensation?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
yes it will
[HTC Sensation] xHVGx:
Is it just me or are the steps 2 and 3 missing from right underneath on how to get your hboot version?
[HTC Sensation] imkr1:
Hi,

Everytime i try to run Revolutionary it displayed "Invalid beta Key" aborting..

Why?
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Check the letters.. an "I" could be small letter "L". an "O" could be "0" (zero)
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
The easiest and effective way of checking your HBoot version is to power down the phone full (just to make sure pull out and put back the battery) press vol down and then power.. it will take you to the bootloader.. there is your HBoot version.. something like.. 1.17.0011 or .0008..
[HTC Sensation] imkr1:
Did try already.. still it dislay:

Enter beta key[serial: HT15S*****]: 4Zc81tzOfMnJShv(my beta key)

Invalid beta key, aborting...

Press<almost? any key to exit

I run out of idea now...
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Case sensitive?

Try that 1 (one) as small L
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Do you have fastboot switched off and usb debugging switched on?
[HTC Sensation] imkr1:
I did copy it from the revolutionary webpage, it's "1" not "l"...

anyways thanks...

maybe i need another key, but how can? cos i gave my IMEI already...
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
did you try re-loading/ downloading revolutionary and starting over?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You need to use the phone's serial number to generate the beta key and not the IMEI number.

From your earlier post the serial number is [serial: HT15SV******]

PS! You should probably not display that in an open forum
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Agree.. but i am wondering will revolutionary actually give out a key on imei?

EDIT: Just checked.. it does!! LOL

So, thats what u r doing wrong...
[HTC Sensation] imkr1:
Yes, I did confuse between IMEI and HTC serial number...

now it's work...

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
solved.........thanks
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Did you install the drivers?
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
nope.. do i need to install driver?

now trying in disk drive and charging mode..

hope it works
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes you need the drivers. Probably the easiest way is to start installing HTC Sync off your sd card and quit the installation once the drivers are installed. For this to work you need the drivers, but not HTC Sync (if that makes any sense)
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
??? try installing the unsecured boot image. your the first person to have this, my WIFI works fine. Installing a custom rom will definitely fix your problem, i installed Leedroids. no problems and drivers are reinstalled
[HTC Sensation] shorty87:
I did use the unsecured boot image to do root and now the WiFi is giving an error. I first tried the root method from the first post but that gave an error. I would like to fix this before custom roms. Is there a way to revert to before flashing the unsecured boot image?
[HTC Sensation] joemm:
I had to do a factory reset, attn1 from revolutionary said previous temp roots will mess with revolutionary's script.....same thing was happening to me, did a factory reset, ran revolutionary and good to go.
[HTC Sensation] Jayedamina:
same...any help guys?
[HTC Sensation] DroidRC1:
I keep getting invalid key??

EDIT: NEVERMIND THOUGHT L WAS A I...SORRY IT WORKED FOR ME NOW!!
[HTC Sensation] joemm:
same what????
[HTC Sensation] mayhem1983:
No not normal I don't have that on mine..
[HTC Sensation] ridikolous:
i did factory reset twice ran as admin etc. still stuck at acquiring root method 3. i installed the htc drivers from revolution web page. this is like the 20th try still stuck there..
[HTC Sensation] mgorman:
having the same problem as you. My WiFi says error. How do I fix this?
[HTC Sensation] Lakeshow423:
Thats a symptom of a bad download. Redownload and reflash.
[HTC Sensation] shorty87:
I have no idea. Somebody please help if you can.
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Why do a factory reset when u can get rid of temp root by rebooting before running script? or were you already running the script?
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
just a noob question...where can i download my htc drivers?...my phone just arrive today....
[HTC Sensation] notxel21:
I'm getting the same wifi error. Wanting to know how to fix this as well before flashing a custom rom. :confused:

But I might just have to flash a custom rom if not!! I've been deprived anyway from my flashing addiction... :D

Thanks in advance for any help and suggestions. :cool:
[HTC Sensation] DaDoctor:
I had this too. Had to run temproot first to bypass it even though AlphaRev said to unroot and factory reset to get rid of all the temp root stuff before running Revolutionary.. weird
[HTC Sensation] Lakeshow423:
Nice to see you here bro! I was on Ice Glacier for like 3 months ahahha!
[HTC Sensation] joemm:
Tried rebooting it didnt work, so I had to do a factory reset and it worked, :rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] mgorman:
flashing a custom rom will fix wifi. I'm not sure how to get it back though if you want to use stock rom.