yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Make sure you are using the Serial number of the device when getting your beta key and once the key is generated, copy the key. In the revolutionary tool, clcik on the icon in the top left corner and select Edit>Paste.

You say you changed the cid to the one for India, what was it previously? You need to use an RUU that matches the cid (unless you are using SuperCID).

There probably isn't any difference between running the RUU or using the rom.zip file to flash, so it may not give you anything different, I was just running out of ideas as to what else to try.

What I meant when I said you apparently can't downgrade your hboot version (which you said was 1.18.0000) is that you can't go back to the 1.35 RUU as that has a 1.17 hboot, so you now can only use the 1.45 RUU. This explains why you got an hboot error when trying to use the 1.35 RUU again on your phone. As you are s-on with hboot 1.18.0000 and with an Indian cid you only can flash the Indian 1.45.720 RUU. Where did you get the RUU from and did you check the md5 hash of the rom (if it was provided)? Does the phone operate normally with that rom as I was wondering if the rom download is possibly corrupt and for some reason is causing the Revolutionary tool to fail when trying to s-off again.
[HTC Sensation] gkrananth:
The rom working perfectly without having issues. i tried PG58IMG.zip also no luck. thank you for your help.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Ok :( and the only error you get when running Revolutionary is that after a couple of reboots into fastboot it just says "failed"? It is common to many that with the 1.18.0000 hboot to get an error saying "communication lost", but never seen anyone else get a "failed" error.

Did you turn off your pc's antivirus and try to redownload the tool? Run the tool with your antivirus still off and be sure to run it as Administrator. Try both Charge mode and HTC Sync mode and uninstall HTC Sync from your pc (just use the HTC drivers)

Sorry, I'm really not sure what else to try.
[HTC Sensation] kris.sh:
I'm a bit confused about going back to s-on. In the instructions it says to go superCID, but others have said to put it back to stock CID? I'm a bit nervous about going back to s-on tbh :o

I'm on a Telstra Z710a if that matters. Thanks for any advice you can give!
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Well, that depends what you want to do with the device. If you want to send it in for repair or something like that and you're afraid that they're going to check the CID (which could give away that you messed with the phone in the first place), then you might want to change it back to the carrier CID. Nonetheless, your nervousness is understandable as goign back to S-ON seems to be more of a hassle than getting S-OFF ;)

Ultimately, it's your call whether to change the CID.
[HTC Sensation] gkrananth:
thank you for your reply. I tried the above also no luck. Is it because of i changed the sd card after s off. this could be one of the pbm? anyhow i try another machine and let u know
[HTC Sensation] kris.sh:
Thanks for that. Best to go back to telstra cid before or after s-on? much risk involved in that part?
[HTC Sensation] bigeras187:
stuck on S-off

downloaded the revolutionary program to my pc - running windows7 professional.

followed the instructions and filled out the form on the website and obtained the Beta key.

the problem is then that revolutionary does not run all i see is a small cmd window appear and disappear - thats it

my phone is a HTC Sensation on the 3 network

HELP !!!!!!!!!
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I've seen 1 or 2 posts where users say they have changed the cid after s-on. There should be no risk in that, the risky part is the relocking of bootloader. I did send a pm to xl Viper lx, but didn't get a reply so can't confirm this 100%.
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Please use the search function. I think you are the 1000000 person asking about that. Answer: here.

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It could work after, but why not do it before. Changin the CID is not the risky part.

(BTW, if you say thanks, press thanks ;))
[HTC Sensation] kris.sh:
Just checking back, yep I did change cid back to stock, then installed RUU, then went s-on. All went fine :D

Thanks again! (x2 :))
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18686283#post18686283
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Some of the letters are easy to misread, so an uppercase "I" could be misread/mistaken as a lowercase "L", or the number "0" could be mistaken for an uppercase "O".
[HTC Sensation] jeibosquez:
ClydeB1;18751772]Some of the letters are easy to misread, so an uppercase "I" could be misread/mistaken as a lowercase "L", or the number "0" could be mistaken for an uppercase "O".

well of all things here that makes the most sense...:rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] bigeras187:
re: stuck on S-off

thanks for your suggestions but have tried them all hoping to solve this little glitch but......

so any other ideas please :confused:
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Please confirm that you tried all of the following:

Uninstalled HTC Sync (or any software that establishes a connection to your phone)

Installed naked HTC usb drivers

Deactivated antivirus program

Ran the tool as administrator.

How about using cmd.exe and starting revolutionary from there?
[HTC Sensation] gkrananth:
Hi All

finally i found the bug. If you back S-ON and want to go back to S-Off stick on the same sd card. i changed the sd card after S-OFF and tried S-ON with different card. Last two days i am trying to do S-Off it wont because of the change of sd card. Thanks for all to support me.
[HTC Sensation] BigMrB:
Getting a sensation tonight after work, quick q - do you HAVE to s-off or can you just root?

Didn't really want to put a custom rom on - was gonna wait for OTA ICS update first to see what its like from stock
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
There is no "real" permanent root if you're s-on. There are some perma-temproot-methods (you'll find them around here) for s-on. But you can of course s-off, root and keep your stock rom. If you wait for an ICS OTA, well... happy waiting, I figure this is gonna take a good long while ;)
[HTC Sensation] BigMrB:
Hmm... so i can root and s-off and still have stock and get OTA updates...

I was hoping ICS update this year :eek: who knows, just trying to suss the differences between sensation and desire in regards to rooting etc

all rooted and s-off'd on my desire... i may aswell just do it all later, generally best regarded sense roms atm?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Correct, you can get s-off and then install custom recovery and apply root. There's no need to update to a custom rom if you don't want to. You will get notifications of updates but will need to revert to stock recovery to flash them, but this is an easy enough process. If you go back a couple of pages you'll find a post I put up about how to install the OTA as well as a link to a tool which will give you your stock recovery.

As you say, who knows. What I do know however is that ICS will be available here long before it is ever released by HTC for the Sensation.

There are 2 options for Sense roms here, first - a few are still based on GB 2.3.4 with Sense 3.0, such as CoreDroid (Sergio) and ARHD (Mike) and P3D (CdTDroid). The second set are those based on GB 2.3.5 with Sense 3.5, eg my current favourite Energy (NRGZ28), ICS (baadnewz), ARHD (Mike) S3n5ay (CdTDroid) and LeeDroid. Those are probably the more popular roms here currently, but check out the threads and the screenshots and take your pick. If you don't like any you can always go back to stock.

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Who would have thought........... sd card :(

Anyway, so glad to hear you found the problem.
[HTC Sensation] BigMrB:
Thanks for the detailed replied helped alot! Like I said i'm generally clued up on flashing etc but the desire is the only android I've owned... So I need to improve my knowledge before I mess with a 2 hour old phone lol

I'll stay stock until the weekend and when I have more time i'll prob get the flashing bug back

Edit - Do you need to flash different partition tables any more?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Updated the link on STEP1

its here

http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

Asked Scotsman if i could have a sticky and i got it :P

RIGHT PEOPLE NOT SLEPT ALL NIGHT :D now im getting up for work, speak to you all in a good few hours time. going to kip after work, tired now!

P.S i work in a banking call centre, may log into XDA while im there
[HTC Sensation] falcon eyez:
Thanks, works just great :D
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
Tnx Sir ...ha very helpfull guide for us new users of android..(HD2 TO SENSATION)
[HTC Sensation] wxdjs:
install 4.0.1.2, if usb connect to PC, after power off ,it cann't power up my phone,only remove the battery and power up my phone
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Your very welcome. A pleasure to help fellow Sensationers, i remember the days i had a HD2. Using HSPL3 and RUU. aaah those were the days.

will add more bits to this as they come along
[HTC Sensation] adambala:
crap...invaild key....why is tah????any other key to try out?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Make sure you selected the right hboot version and type serial number in correctly. Also others had problems like this going they were typing the key incorrect
[HTC Sensation] Hgaara:
So I shouldn't try this if I have a Tmobile Sensation?
[HTC Sensation] Joolz03:
Nope. too exited and forgot all about it. Guess I am screwed for now...

joolz sensation
[HTC Sensation] adambala:
nothing....why?????
[HTC Sensation] swiftinmotion:
nevermind ;]
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
T mobile is working
[HTC Sensation] NYCguy2020:
It works for Tmobile now.I have a T-mo Sensation and i'm S-OFF.:D

Running LeeDROID custom Rom and loving it.Good times!
[HTC Sensation] Madcaddie:
got s-off and everything... but my wi-fi still says "error" when i try to turn it on... i tried the fix you put in the OP but still nothing :/

any help would be greatly appreciated
[HTC Sensation] imblacklife:
It all worked like a charm no problem thanks =D
[HTC Sensation] jeet1988:
thanks alot bro ,,everything works only according to ur guide
[HTC Sensation] themoebius:
DONE and DONE! S=OFF, and Perm root perfectly with Wifi working fine. Just followed the instructions to the letter and no issues. The only thing was for some reason even though I still have all my apps, the market "forgot" about all of them... have to re-download to get them to show under "My Apps" but that's a small price to pay. ;)

US T-Mobile Sensation. :)
[HTC Sensation] MatMew:
BETA keys are CaSe SeSiTiVe!
[HTC Sensation] adambala:
Hey any help here?invaild key all the time....hboot serial number correct...why is that?
[HTC Sensation] regificus:
All worked good. Thanks all who made this possible ...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
No, just run the Revolutionary tool which will give you s-off, then install the CWM Recovery image (via bootloader) and then flash su (via CWM) for root. The current version of Revolutionary does have 1 or 2 quirks for some, but after a couple of runs works.
[HTC Sensation] Eilkh:
Thank you for this usefull guide!!!
[HTC Sensation] jentous:
Couple of Clarification Questions

I might need to remove all modifications to my sensation and return it. I followed the procedure to get S-OFF, installed Clockworkmod recovery, and installed a custom ROM. I did not use the super CID procedure. Everything is working as I thought it would.

The procedures in the original post said that I would need to use the super CID procedure in order to restore the stock everything using the RUU.exe file. Since I never used the super CID thing, why is it necessary to use it to recover? Can I just use the "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" to put back the S-ON once I use the RUU.exe to put all things back to normal (I am assuming that the RUU.exe file puts a stock rom+stock recovery back on the device)?
[HTC Sensation] bigeras187:
stuck on S-off

yes can confirm have tried all the above at least twice and on different pc's running either win7 64bit or vista 64bit.

so anyone please.......:confused:
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Do you have USB-Debugging enabled?

What mode is your phone in when connecting? Try different ones (HTC Sync mode, it doesn't matter that you uninstalled it on your desktop; charging mode...).
[HTC Sensation] turkish-soldier:
Htc shtc sensation xe s-off problem

hello everyone :)

i have a new htc sensation XE...the problem is...i can't s-off the phone...i just don't have the correct beta key...the keygen on the site doesn't have a option for htc sensation xe....is made also a 8 mb update from htc
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Quite a few XE users have s-off'd their phones already, so I'm assuming they used the Sensation option and not the XE.
[HTC Sensation] turkish-soldier:
So what are the options for my phone?could you help me,please?:)i don't see a single thread about sensation xe...thanks in advamce:)
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
The XE users have just followed this thread. Choose Sensation as the phone and put in your phones serial number and hboot version - is it also 1.18.0000? In other words do everything as if you have a plain Sensation.
[HTC Sensation] turkish-soldier:
Okeyy wil give it a try;) yess its 1.18
[HTC Sensation] Solar_:
One question before I'm going to do this :

Can I still receive & install HTC OTA updates?

Thanx in advance.
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Please search. Especially ClydeB1 has answered this endless times on the last couple of pages and probably a couple of dozen times in the whole thread.

This thread is really evolving into a spoonfeeding-fest.
[HTC Sensation] :
Does this tutorial work with Android 2.3.4?

Previously I had 2.3.3 on it and it worked, now my phone is back from repair and it is Android 2.3.4 on it.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes if your hboot version is 1.18.0000 then it works.
[HTC Sensation] :
Yes, HBOOT Version is 1.18.0000.

On the top it says ***LOCKED***.

Is this normal at s-off?
[HTC Sensation] Panagiotis.:
Yes.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=18493041
[HTC Sensation] :
Step 3 (permanent root) always fail.

"Installation aborted".

The solution in the "Troubleshooting" post I've already tried, always aborted!

Any idea what I can do?
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
How many times have you run it? You need to run it 3 times at least if you're having problems. Alternatively if you are going to use a custom rom you can flash that as it will include root.
[HTC Sensation] :
I´ve try it 10-15 times.

But superuser is installed...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
That's also in the FAQ. Reboot and try an app that requires root such as Titanium Backup or root Explorer to see if you do indeed have root.

Edit: Ok, I see it's no longer part of the FAQ but it has been mentioned a few times in the thread IIRC. Give it a try.
[HTC Sensation] piimp:
anyone got an answer for this as im wondering the same thing
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
It's necessary because in most cases, your phone is going to reject the RUU. Custom ROMs don't need SuperCID, that's why you didn't have to do it before. But this has also been answered multiple times. And yes, the RUU restores stock bootloader, recovery, rom, firmware...

Do not attempt to put the phone back to S-ON while the custom rom is still on there.
[HTC Sensation] kree:
tmo sensation?

got S-off and cwm 4 to install but cwm 5 and any other zip file including perm root and custom rom not installing in cwm? Do I need to rename the zip files? do they need to be unzipped? Is tmo sensation not supported?:confused:
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Whether you need to rename them depends on what they're named (actually, that's only for the recovery, other zips that you flash can be named whatever the heck you desire). Recovery: PG58IMG.zip. Don't unzip anything. TMOUS Sensation works just like any other one. It's maybe the outdated recovery. Just name the file correctly and let the bootloader take care of it. You don't install a recovery in recovery (INCEPTION ;)), you're gonna be asked if you want to apply the update if the file is named correctly and sitting in the root of your sd card.
[HTC Sensation] kree:
Thanks. Got cmw 5 and root to install now Tryingto get sensay 1.8 to install.
[HTC Sensation] mrg02d:
Is revolutionary gone? I clicked the link and got an error. Unknown error?

Just got my replacement sensation and am eager to get back to business!

Woops...Its working now. Weird..Just made myself look like an @ss

Matt
[HTC Sensation] steveapp:
Just a quick thanks, followed the guides on page one and my Vodafone Sensation is now running much happier with an unbranded stock firmware - perfect thanks :-)
[HTC Sensation] moreje:
Hello,

thanks for this guide, but I have a question:

Why not using the HTC's method for S-OFF? (http://htcdev.com/)

Is it better to use Revolutionary?

thanks.

J
[HTC Sensation] Panagiotis.:
I think this will answer your question, the text below is taken from the HTCdev site

"It is our responsibility to caution you that not all claims resulting or caused by or from the unlocking of the bootloader may be covered under warranty."
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Because the HTC method unlocks the bootloader but doesn't give you s-off
[HTC Sensation] mychal:
Step 1 Not Doing Anything

I'm on Step 1. "To S-OFF your Sensation." I've plugged my phone in, set it to HTC Sync mode, and when I run revolutionary.exe, a command prompt type window briefly appears, but then disappears, and nothing seems to happen.

What am I doing wrong?

Also, underneath Step 1, I see: "How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below." Then it goes from 1 (which says to run the revolutionary utility) to step 4, 5, 6, etc. Step 5 says to run the revolutionary.exe (again?). I'm confused by this.

EDIT: I was selecting "turn off anti-virus for 10 minutes" and then lolly-gagging...I must have been trying to run revolutionary.exe after the 10 minutes was up...my bad.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
So did you get it sorted? I'm not sure from the above as to whether you still need assistance or not?
[HTC Sensation] szafran81:
Hi,

I have S-Off/rooted my Sensation some time ago using the procedure from post #1. What is the procedure to upgrade my phone using the HTC OTA upgrade now ? All I'm getting after reboot is the droid with exclamation mark :/
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1228648
[HTC Sensation] avinaash:
Sensation doesn't start up

Hey Guys,

I have a big problem.

Í've tried to remove clockworld recovery en s-off.

But after those steps

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

My phone doesn't start up or switch on :S.

What can i do to turn my phone on?

Thanks a lot
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
Maybe connect it to the wall charger and try to get it to boot?
[HTC Sensation] avinaash:
I've tried that a few times, but still nothing happened:(
[HTC Sensation] tsrzealot:
How did you "remove" CWM? Did you flash a stock ROM first?
[HTC Sensation] krarvind:
I have a similar question and i am pretty sure these are the steps to follow.

I currently have S-OFF, cwm and HyperSensation ( CM7 based). I want to get back to stock ROM as i have go to the store to get my phone replaced

I do the following in this order right?

Super CID stuff,

Download official stuff from RUU post and run,

is that it?

I also have a nandroid backup before i flashed CM7 but i suspect the file system/partition is different and nandroid restore won't work.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
If you just want to return to stock rom you can just flash the rom via RUU. No need for SuperCID. This will give you stock rom but still s-off (it will also remove CWM and root)
[HTC Sensation] krarvind:
Great, i guess super CID is only needed for debranding and putting in another "stock" rom.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Correct, SuperCID allows you to flash a stock rom which is not meant to be flashed to your phone. Stock roms carry a signature which is linked to the CID on your device. If these don't match the flash will fail. SuperCID is like a master key in that you can flash any stock rom to your device.
[HTC Sensation] drpink:
HUGE Thanks

Thank you SO much for this. I'd been going around in circles all day until I found your instructions. I've donated $10 to you. It's not much, but it's the very least I could do!

Best wishes
[HTC Sensation] Moh Moh:
Excellent guide. Thanks a ton mate!
[HTC Sensation] ysr84:
Hey man I am trying to unlock or simunlock my bell Sensation... I was looking att he guide and it seems cumbersome....

Does it work?

Any tips or tricks or problem you encountered>?
[HTC Sensation] UK Android Centre:
Not as far we know it work fine on most sensation phones
[HTC Sensation] bigeras187:
stuck on S-off

yes tried all modes and USB-Debugging enabled..........:confused:
[HTC Sensation] Illwun11:
I followed the steps to get S-On for warranty exchange and now my phone won't turn on anymore. I also cannot get my pc to recognize it to try and reflash the stock rom. I'm not sure what to do next. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have tried booting into bootloader or just simply holding the power button but no matter what I do the phone just stays off. The battery is fully charged and everything. Help me please
[HTC Sensation] UK Android Centre:
We sent our sensation back to HTC for a repair and you don't need to worry about it being s-off as they will send you one back with s-off anyway
[HTC Sensation] Panagiotis.:
Did you try to take off the battery?
[HTC Sensation] Illwun11:
Yeah I have tried just about everything I can think of.
[HTC Sensation] riotman:
awesome, i came over from my Old Windows mobile Acer Neotouch to join the HTC Sensation and Android Community. And this guide was just awesome, S OFF and all the other steps where easily accomplished with your guide. Thank you ! :) running on AR 3.6.x HD now :)
[HTC Sensation] ashokjadav:
i only want to root my sensation...what steps do i follow ????
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Steps 1, 2 & 3. If you don't want to s-off you can use the HTC dev method to unlock and then install cwm and finally root.
[HTC Sensation] j3.cole:
WOW:eek: That was the smoothest tutorial/guide ever! 30 minutes max , everything a success. THANK YOU so much for writing this up!!!:D
[HTC Sensation] dixon_coxon:
Excellent write up!!!! I had to search around to figure out that the first step was to install drivers.. OP can you include that as the first step. Many thanks for putting this together!!
[HTC Sensation] de-v8:
Can't get into Bootloader

I have a UK T-Mobile Sensation which wont let me get into Bootloader when I hold Vol down and Power. I'm trying to get my HBoot Version so I can go through the process.

Is there any other way of finding out my HBoot so I can use Revolutionary?
[HTC Sensation] craig1965:
It sounds like you have fastboot enabled go to settings power and untick fastboot
[HTC Sensation] jordontin:
Hi,

I just curious what is Super CID? Because on this thread I saw you guys always talk about Super CID. What it is for? In what situation need to use Super CID?
[HTC Sensation] X46X:
Please update first post. Newest Recovery is in version 5.0.2.0 not in 5.0.0.8..

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Can you read first post again?

Check this:
[HTC Sensation] gtrplr71:
I have to exchange my phone and am currently running AHRD do I just follow the S-on guide to flash the stock rom or is there something else I need to do? does flashing the the stock RUU change the recovery and wipe the phone automatic? It says on the first page he semibricked a phone by flashing a stock rom over a custom rom.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes, running the stock ruu will wipe all data and user apps installed and will revert to stock radio, recovery and will also unroot the phone. You will however still be s-off. Following Step 5 will allow you to go back to s-on.