yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
A PG58IMG.zip is a container recognized as an update file for PYRAMID devices.

What is done is, the partitions to be flashed are put into the container with certain naming conventions as img/nb0 files.

The PG58IMG qalso contains an android-info file, which contains the cid & mid of the devices that the update is meant for.

When you flash the PG58IMG, the img files in the zip are flashed on the corresponding partitions.

The PG58IMG may contain images for one or all partitions.
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
Got it. When it comes to flashing, I've only had prior experience with the Galaxy Nexus, and I was using fastboot when flashing with that. I remember flashing different pieces like the boot.img, recovery.img etc, which I had gotten from a zip file directly from Google.

Are these the files that are present in the PG58IMG.zip file?

And I presume that these partition files are different from the actual ROM? I wanted to flash an AOPS ICS ROM to the Sensation and was looking at this thread and I noticed that the instructions here say that I have to flash a different firmware using HBOOT and then the ROM. The link for the firmware led me to a PG58IMG file which is why I asked if it was the firmware.
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
Yes, that's what the PG58IMG can contain.

The firmware is what the ROM works on (not exactly, but it's better understood that way).

And if the firmware base is the same (3.32), you don't need to reflash.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
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[HTC Sensation] cgrjets:
Jumper seems to not respond

I have been trying to S-off my Sensation 4G with 1.27 for 2 weeks, now when I run Junuabear and it tells me to due the wire trick, nothing happens. Weeks ago it did responded after the second tap but I was never successful with the timing. Now when I follow all directions nothing happens when I do the wire trick, it just continues to repeat do the wire trick now until I either hit the other jumper to restart the phone or unplug and re-plug the usb cable. I can't wait to be able to update my firmware and use full custom roms so thank you in advance for the help!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Troubleshoot 3

:)
[HTC Sensation] lt1pnyklr:
I'm having no luck rooting my buddies Sensation with stock ICS and 1.27 hboot. I've tried the "wire method" which fails constantly and has ruined 2 sdcards. Is there a way to downgrade the software back to 2.3 and use the original method here?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
hey during the wire trick process

you wont lose sdcard completely as ..they will be just wiped ..but not fried (you can format them and use them again)

(to do that check "ROM/Data Recovery" section 1.5 or 2 from this link)

now if flashing custom roms (pre-rooted ones) or want to just root your device

use this guide
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

No, it is not.

But it is easy to do, and will save you some grief when you install firmware.

:)
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
Ok, follow up question. When you flash the PG58IMG file, does that have any effect on the current ROM being run?

In the very first post of this thread, xl VipeR lx instructs in step 2, to flash from the PG58IMG file, but once that's done, to boot back into Android and delete the file. So does this mean that the ROM will always boot up fine after flashing the PG58IMG file?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
If really depends on what partitions are contained in the zip.

If it doesn't touch system, boot & dz_data then it shouldn't affect the ROM (I'm not 100% sure if those are the only 3).

If your firmware is compatible with the current ROM, then yes.

If you flash 3.32 fw on a device running a GB ROM, it won't boot to Android till you flash an ICS ROM.
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
So if I flash the 3.32 Firmware, I'd have to power off the device, delete the PG58IMG file off the sd card, then boot back into the recovery and flash the ICS ROM?

Or should one flash the firmware, then flash the ROM, and then delete the PG58IMG file?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
Flash fw.

Remove sd card.

Reboot to bootloader.

Put the sd card in.

Select recovery

Install ROM.

Boot to android

Delete PG58IMG.zip
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
Thanks very much for the steps. I wanted to clarify a few things:

Flash fw.

Remove sd card. - Power off first?

Reboot to bootloader.

Put the sd card in. You can put the sd card in while the device is on and in the bootloader? There won't be any problem for the recovery reading the ROM off the sd card if I put the sd card in while the device is on?

Select recovery

Install ROM.

Boot to android

Delete PG58IMG.zip
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
Q. Power off first?

A.-Doesn't matter if you power off first & then remove SD or Remove SD & then power off. The important thing is, when the device starts, you shouldn't have the sd card in there so that you can access the bootloader without it asking you to upgrade.

Q. You can put the sd card in while the device is on and in the bootloader? There won't be any problem for the recovery reading the ROM off the sd card if I put the sd card in while the device is on?

A. -Yes you can & no, there won't be a problem.

I do think my answers through before posting them.
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
Didn't mean to imply you weren't thinking through your answers or anything - sorry if it came across that way. I just wanted to make sure I was understanding things correctly.

Again, sorry if my questions implied that, and I am truly appreciative for all your help.
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
No, I did not take offence to it in anyway mate. I just wanted to clarify.
[HTC Sensation] :
Been trying for hours, I finally got past S-OFF on v. 17.008 or something and after that my phone flashes DIAG.zip and it will not flash the ClockWorkMod, jesus christ somebody help.
[HTC Sensation] tenspeed:
so i need to send my phone in and i installed a new ruu, then did the adb thing but then when i try to reboot i get nothing no charging light cant turn it on. is it possible that if i put fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 in the cdm it may have caused it? i got that from a site. idk if s-on is on or anything so is my warranty shattered?
[HTC Sensation] chukis13:
So I have S-Off, custom recovery, permanent root, and super-cid. Does this mean I am unlocked as well? Can I put a AT&T sim card in here and it will work?
[HTC Sensation] dr3amsINdigital:
No, you have to follow the instructions in the 3rd post to unlock.
[HTC Sensation] crnkoj:
hey guys, i have hboot 1.17 , do i need to unlock the bootloader with htcdev or revolutionary (it only seems to say i should use revolutionary in the first post) and another thing, can i somehow put the "official" ICS rom onto it but keeping the 1.17 hboot, if so how? ANd one last thing, do the new 1.2x bootloaders bring any improvements or is it just to prevent S-OFFing ?

thanks for this great thread
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Do not go to HTC method.

The order of things for you is:

1.revolutionary s-off

2.If you want ICS,you need to upgrade your firmware.

Go,HERE

3.The new firmware will give you the 1.2x hboot,and you will be able to flash custom ICS ROMS.

4. You cannot have ICS ROM with 1.17

:)
[HTC Sensation] crnkoj:
Thanks my friend,

just to be fully clear though, if i first S-OFF with revolutionary and than update the firmware to ICS, will it stay S-OFF or will it go back to S-ON once i update the firmware (im not entirely sure how htc bootloaders work, just had a motorola atrix until now)? And will i be able to S-ON after revolutionary S-OFFing and updating the firmware to 1.27 and than going back to 1.17 S-ON (lets say i want to warranty it or sell it, but still want to keep the old hboot than in case i want to play around again)

and another question, can i flash CM9 on the old HBOOT (1.17?) or do i need the new one for CM9 as well?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You need to be s-off to flash firmware/radio.

Once you are s-off,the only way to change to s-on,is manually as described in the Opening Post.

You cannot s-on by changing firmware.

Once you are s-off,you can s-on again

CM9 requires 3.32 firmware,so ,you need to s-off,change firmware,then flash the ROM.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Anth1980:
I got stuck into a Bootloader When tried to install the firmware 3.32 and it gives me an error. I go Cid Vodap001. Can anyone help me
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I asked you in the other thread what firmware did you try to flash.

Are you s-off?

:)
[HTC Sensation] dr3amsINdigital:
Is using Method 2 (in the 3rd post) to unlock permanent? In other words, will I need to reapply it after flashing new roms or firmware or anything?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes sim unlock is permanent ..its one time method
[HTC Sensation] zaindon:
Unable to get S-OFF

hi guys, i have an htc sensation which was previously rooted for almost an year. last month i had to sent it for warranty purpose so i did S-ON.

i have got my cell back, but now when i am trying to S-OFF it again via revolutionary method, it is unable to achieve root. :crying: my HBoot ver is 1.18

please help thanks...
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I am amazed that they returned it with hboot 1.18 :eek:

It may be that your version is 1.5 (or above?)

Try using THIS TOOL to s-off

:)
[HTC Sensation] Korno:
hi

i just s-off my sensation, change cid for 11111111 and instal SharkDrOiD rom , end phone is freez on welcome screen "htc senstaion beats..."

what i do wrong?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
hmm you did SOFF via revolutionary .that means your firmware is of GB rom

and you didnt have that ..so thats the problem

anyways flash the 3.32 universal firmware from here

flashing instructions in the same guide too
[HTC Sensation] Korno:
THX MAN !!! I was instal others firmware ,sugestet to other roms
[HTC Sensation] mrahm01:
Thanx for all the support, I just s-off, rooted and CID'd my sensation 4G. Did not run into any issues.
[HTC Sensation] vasujahagirdar:
custom ics to stock ics

hello all,i have tmobile sensation with sim unlocked,s-off,supercid.running baads sensation evolution 2 version sense4 rom with 3.33 firmware my problm is im not getting gsm only network,so trying all the possible things to correct it,one among that is to go back to stock rom and see it works,i have hboot 1.29.000 so plz help how to flash ics stock rom ,should i run exe file directly or to follow something else.(i have bsnl sim in india)
[HTC Sensation] javedabbasi:
Hi. I own HTC Sensation XE. My andriod ver is 4.0.3. Kernel 3.0.16, BB is 11.69 & build 3.32. It is S-ON. What steps I need to S-OFF, root and install CW Recovery. I had a sensation last year and I did all sucessfully with it with the help of experts at that time but now I forgot everything. Can someone help me to do that exsercise once again with Sensation XE?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
this post will help you ..for your queries

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28764424&postcount=2
[HTC Sensation] javedabbasi:
Thanks ganeshp for your reference guide. One more quesion. Do I need unlock bootloader first to do all that I wanted? Because I face few problems to unlock BL.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
sorry can you be more precise ..as to what probelms you are facing while unlocking bootloader ?

is it during flashing the Unlock_Code.bin ?

then the only solution is the SOFF ..guide (link in my signature) ..which doesn't require ..unlocked bootloader
[HTC Sensation] alittlemad:
Need some hands on this issue.

Hi there,

Im follow this tut and maybe i did smt wrong so now i have a brick name sensation 4g.

Plug it to my PC and i see in PC's device manager say "Qualcomm HS-USB QDloader 9008 (com 12)"

I use QPST and got it said "Com 12 Phone in download mode"

At my point of view, i think there is a chance for me to get my phone back if i can find the phone image and boot image as *.hex file per Qualcomm request and flash it.

Is there any ideas about that? Lookforward to hearing from you all.

Tks/ Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Dexters unbricking project... Search I am development section

Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
[HTC Sensation] javedabbasi:
No. I do not reach at that point. During initial steps when it ask to run android-sdk, it give error messages like not fetching URL xxxx for few therefore I am not able to get required screen to move forward. I think somewhere in the forum I read that you should be administrator to run android-sdk. Is this true? If I succeeded to SOFF with your method, shall I be able to install recovery etc and be able to flash custom firmwares. In other words what I miss without unlocking the BL. Anyway, thanks for your help.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
the android sdk setup and all is just to get the adb working ..which you can do it pretty simply

check this post i explained how to do it ..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=28886723#post28886723

once you got adb/fastboot ..follow the tutorial again ..but just replace the Android-SDk/platform-tools folder to your new made one .
[HTC Sensation] GrandMstrBud:
Anyway to root this

Your device: pyramid, with HBOOT 1.27.0000 is not supported at this time.

Press (almost) any key to exit.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yep you can ..check this post ..as to how

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28764424&postcount=2
[HTC Sensation] alittlemad:
Tks for your advice, i've made it. Amazing, your work so great. Hope to see more from you coz i believe a lot of idiots like me outthere :laugh:.
[HTC Sensation] Portal_OS:
Hello, I have an HTC Sensation for T-mobile US running 2.3.4, I am wondering if this s-off and root method will work?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

What is your hboot and software version?

:)
[HTC Sensation] Portal_OS:
When I get into HBOOT, it reads "PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL"

HBOOT- 1.18.0000

As for the software version, I think its 1.50.531.1
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If your software version is 1.50 ,then, revolutionary will not work.

Try THIS GUIDE instead.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Portal_OS:
You said revolutionary wont work, but that program requires revolutionary files...
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes ,revolutionary files are used,but he uses a different method.

If you have any doubts or questions,please post on kgs's thread.

He is in India,so you may have missed him for today.

:)
[HTC Sensation] bogddy87:
A little help please :)

MODEL (HTC SENSATION )

ANDRIOD VERSION (2.3.4)

HTC SENSE (3.0)

SOFTWARE NO. (1.45.401.3)

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.17.1111

Radio-10.14.9035.01_M

eMMC-boot

i'm supercid 11111111

I can't flash any ICS ROM. I'm sure about doing something wrong. But i don't know where :D

Maybe i can't flash directly an ICS rom over that Gingerbread version ...

I've tried to flash a 3.32 firmware, but i get stuck at boot. A lovely and continous green HTC logo on my display :laugh:

Thx guys
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yep 3.32/3.33 firmware is what required ..for ICS roms ..and you didnt have that now ...so you got the wrong part now :)

and for firmware ..give it a shot again

try the 3.33 universal firmware (works for any sensation ..doesn't depend on CID)

firmware link here
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
@ganeshp is correct. If however you still get bootloops trying the 3.32/3.33 firmware from the link provided, what Kohr-Ah has suggested previously is to download the 3.12 firmware and to delete all files with the exception of the hboot and android-info.txt files and try flashing that.
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
ganeshp & ClydeB1 are both correct.

Just to clarify, after flashing 3.33/3.32 firmware, you won't be able to boot into your GB ROM, you'll get stuck on HTC screen or bootloop.

You will need to make a full wipe (format all partitions (except sd card)) & flash an ICS ROM.
[HTC Sensation] bogddy87:
Thx guys. It's ok now. Rooted, s-off, bla bla...everything it's fine:good::good:
[HTC Sensation] D00mSlayer:
I'm S-On'd rooted and running custom ROMs. Recently i dropped my phone and a few pixels died. My warranty expires in a month.

How do i get back to stock? I cannot understand what Step to start with?

I'm on 3.33xx firmware (Just saying, if required)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Go HERE

It has the RUU's and the method to s-on.

:)
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
If you are S-On just flash your original stock rom ruu and all should be good.
[HTC Sensation] jojoalim:
HBoot 1.27 S-On

Trying to get my beta code but couldn't as my HBoot is 1.27.000 which is not on the dropdown list. Any hope?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
JuopunutBear soff (wire trick)

Guide link in my signature.. Or auggue2k guide
[HTC Sensation] cyrusxs:
I have an HTC Sensation on Tmobile (US) and it has ICS with Sense on it. Can I still use the methods described in first post to S-Off, flash CWM and root? I wasn't sure if this post only addressed Sensations with GB.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

This thread will only work for hboot 1.18 or less.

You probably have 1.2x hboot and you need to use the wire trick to s-off.

Check my signature for a variety of methods to s-off. (☺ A great starting point for all new Sensation owners ☺)

Particularly ,ganesh and kgs.

:)
[HTC Sensation] bllohin:
Hi,

I just bought an used htc sensation (t-mobile usa) and started reading on rooting it, I managed to do all the sters ( not step 7 though) and I did a backup.

* Backup is of my rom correct? (newbie here)

So I am running Android 2.3.4 and that backup will be good for what?

- If I use update to move to ICS what will happen (actually not sure will I be getting updates after this - let me know)

Will that backup I made bring me back to 2.3.4 if I don't like ICS?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Using backup you can revert back.

You can't do an update if you arent running stock rom.. Also you need to meet some conditions to update via OTA (cid, non rooted rom and stock recovery)

For installing ics roms you need to flash ocs firware first (3.32/3.33)

If you want to go back... You can restore it.. But first you need to flash the gb firmware before reverting to gb backup (1.17 firmware)
[HTC Sensation] chleoj:
How about flashing CustomRom? If I don't have CID 11111111, does it mean that I can't flush CustomRom on my phone yet, even it is rooted and have custom recovery?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
No, there is no need to use superCID to flash a custom rom. I've never changed my CID and have been flashing custom roms since the 1st day I got my Sensation.
[HTC Sensation] chleoj:
thanks for that...
[HTC Sensation] saifullah90:
thank you , it work like a charm
[HTC Sensation] shaider_516:
can we downgrade bootloader version?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
No.
[HTC Sensation] leviathian:
Please help me here. I'm stuck at the very beginning. I cannot s-off. Downloaded the revolution.exe and when i run the program and connect my sensation xe using sync mode it detects my phone but it just says something about not supported and press any key to exit. Been trying many times but the same thng happens.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
well revolutionary works ..until hboot 1.18.0000 if your hboot is more than that ..then you should try juopuntbear (if you are currently running ics/android 4.0 ..then you will fall in later case)
[HTC Sensation] leviathian:
Yes i bought this phone with ics installed. What can i do?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
chk this post
[HTC Sensation] cganesh75:
I went through all the steps, have no issues, but how do i know i am SIM UNLOCKED? i dont have a non-tmobile sim card.

also what does the "simlock" option in the bootloader means?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
to know simunlock done or not ..can be verified only by trying non-tmobile sim .... about simlock in bootloader means ..it simlocks it i think (i havent tried it yet so..im not sure )
[HTC Sensation] vuralemre:
hboot 1.17.0000

which option must i select on revo.io?

because there are 1.17.0007 , 0008 etc. 1.17.0000 is absent. how do i do s-off?

(sensation z710e)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You could try THIS TOOL

:)
[HTC Sensation] vuralemre:
Hi, thank a lot..

I will try it.

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[HTC Sensation] jon_ecton:
I'm stuck on step 3 :( Everytime i go to the bootloader, volume down and select recovery, a green circle and phone shows up for about half of a second then a red triangle and exclamation point comes up. I deleted the PG58IMG from my SD card and I know it was installed correctly, what could be causing this? I really want to get off of stock rom and on Android Revolution
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Recovery is not installed.. That's stock recovery you have..

As you want ARHD rom.. Go to general section.. There is a sticky thread by joaquinfs which guides you on installing ARHD together with recovery
[HTC Sensation] deepak_gedia:
Hi,

When i write the command for super cid m getting bellow error

C:\ADB-Windows>fastboot oem writecid 11111111

... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14

INFO pyramid_init_sd, SD card power on ok

INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done

INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD

INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find

OKAY [ 1.087s]

finished. total time: 1.087s

my device already rooted and wan to unlock super cid

below are my phone details

INFOversion: 0.5

INFOversion-bootloader: 1.27.0000

INFOversion-baseband: N/A

INFOversion-cpld: None

INFOversion-microp: None

INFOversion-main: 3.33.720.6

INFOserialno: HT22WV803637

INFOimei: 359614043642110

INFOproduct: pyramid

INFOplatform: HBOOT-8260

INFOmodelid: PG5813000

INFOcidnum: HTC__038

INFObattery-status: good

INFObattery-voltage: 3866mV

INFOpartition-layout: Generic

INFOsecurity: on

INFObuild-mode: SHIP

INFOboot-mode: FASTBOOT

INFOcommitno-bootloader: 617f0a98

INFOhbootpreupdate: 11

INFOgencheckpt: 0

all: Done!

finished. total time: 0.488s
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You can't do supercid with SON.

You need SOFF for supercid to work

Also you are on ICS now.. So for soff you need to use juopunutbear
[HTC Sensation] deepak_gedia:
Thanks :)

I have done the S-Off using juopunut bear and then installed CWM recovery and then done the super cid.

Thanks a lot :good:
[HTC Sensation] ethereal123:
hello, there are two essential steps missing in this guide frompage one, please correct : see below please:

How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below

1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read

"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)

4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
[HTC Sensation] fashofasho:
Which PG58IMG file is recommended at this time? May I have a link? I see so many different versions and I cannot decide which one or which thread to DL from. The download links on the guide for the IMG are down. Is v5.0.0.8 still the best to use or are there better version out now?
[HTC Sensation] rafael1369:
Hi please help me about my problem

my device can't boot

reveloutionary doesn't recognize my device my h boot ver is 1.18.000

I need s-off to install rom

help me help me please
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Did you install ADB?

The link is at the bottom of the thread.

:)
[HTC Sensation] rafael1369:
yes I installed that.I have been try to install ics rom without s-off

that is the problem that my devise isn't boot up
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Did you install the pg58img.img file by booting into bootscreen and pushing vol up? If so then as stated, delete this file and boot back into the bootscreen. Using vol down button go to Recovery and then press the power button. You should boot into Recovery. Use volume button to scroll to backup and restore, press power button, select backup and press power button again. The current rom should be backed up.