yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Guys, how can I comeback to stock after installing a custom ROM?

I have installed DarkForest Sensation XE ICS 6.1.0".zip' and my phone works perfectly, but I'd like to know which are the steps I have to follow if I would later want to get back to stock.

Installing a .exe stock ROM doesn't work.

Anyone....please....
[HTC Sensation] bLaZeR666_uk:
Hi

Still struggling following the instructions on here.

Ok all I want to do at the mo is root my phone, I have a HTC HD2 and a SGS which I have successfully rooted.

There seems to be a few steps missing in here but so far i have done the following

1. Installed HTC Syc (drivers for phone - no mention of this!)

2. Run Revolutionary and installed

Booted into HBOOT which says -Revolutionary in bold pink letters at top of screen

HBoot is 1.17.1111 so I am guessing I am ok with that.

Next hurdle is getting CWM on the phone. I have downloaded this file:

recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img

I have copied it to my SD card root, now I am sort of stuck I am guessing that I should rename this file to PG58IMG.img ? as there are no clear instructions.

Then what?

TIA
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

5.0.2.0 PG58IMG.zip is HERE

Place on the root of your sd card.

Power off your phone.

Enter bootloader(volume down + power button)

Bootloader will read the PG58IMG and install it.

Then step 3 : root your phone

Then step 4 : supercid

:)
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
No, *.img file is meant to push with ADB tools from Your PC. See method 1 from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22743435&postcount=917

If You really like to flash it with PG58IMG.zip, then use method 2. You can get CWM 5.0.2.0 (PG58IMG.zip) from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22594219&postcount=9

Edit: malybru beated me. :D
[HTC Sensation] bLaZeR666_uk:
Hi got CWM installed now, thanks.

I have copied the su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip to sd card, rebooted into recovery and picked the choose zip from sd card. Selected the above named zip and I get an error of

E:Error in /sdcard/su.2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip

(status 0)

Installation aborted

UPDATE.....I did it again and it worked. Now I have to Super CID - is it necessary?

TIA
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

No harm in having Supercid.

You only need to do it once.

Save you some problems when installing new firmware at a later stage.

:)
[HTC Sensation] bLaZeR666_uk:
Cheers

Fantastic! sorted now, wish the instructions were more clear IMHO bits are missing and a lack of information.

But thanks for your help.

Next question.......

The battery life on my Sensation XE is abysmal and i mean abysmal!.... I thought my HD2 was bad...so on that not is there a better ROM with battery life, I understand that the Kernel and Radio affect this mainly (as I changed the Radio on my HD2) so where should I start?

I am after a simple ROM with no fancy apps installed, either a good CM7 or CM9 (preferred) or is 2.3.7 better than 4.x or whatever is the latest AD OS. hope my question isnt too vauge as I know sometimes people are a bit unforgiving when it comes to noobs!

If I install ICS do I need to change anything else first?
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
You need a new 3.32 firmware first. Also 4ext recovery touch is recommended for better flashing new roms.

Myself I recommend You ARHD 6.5.4xe for Your Sensation XE. See it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1098849

Also here is a excellent noob friendly guide from joaquinf for istalling ICS based ARHD 6.5.4xe, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21989107
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Your selection of ROMS is HERE

I do not know much about AOSP ROMS,as I am a Sense fan.

I guess some trial and error is in order. :p

As for ICS,you will need to update your firmware to 3.32.

Read the [OP] of each ROM.

Hopefully,there should be some clear installation instructions.

You have enough posts to ask questions in the ROM forums

Enjoy.

:)
[HTC Sensation] DTGbaby:
A quick question. If I already manually installed the ics+sense 3.6 update a couple weeks ago would my firmware already be 3.32? Meaning I can flash a new ROM without upgrading first?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You only need to flash the 3.32 firmware once.

After that,you can install as many ICS ROMS as you like.

:)
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Hello guys! I need help. I need to get my Sensation back to stock and I can not install the RUU (.exe). Can somebody help with a link? Thank you!
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
This threads first post will guide You in it. Step 4 is the needed method for flashing back to stock/de-brand (Changes to Stock S-off, Removes Root and clockwork). Step 5 is needed for S-ON.
[HTC Sensation] D F:
The 4th step is only about changing CID to superCID, and I have already done it.
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
Check between step 4 and 5. It has bold letters. TO DE-BRAND OR REINSTALL STOCK ROM. :)

Edit: And link to download RUU is just above it.
[HTC Sensation] D F:
I simply don't understand what exactly I need to do. I mean I s-off-ed, rooted, unbranded, installed custom ROMs in my phone, but I don't seem to understand what exactly I need to do in order to install a stock rom.

The bolded part of the post u have pointed to is only about SUPER CID, but I already have it (or there's more, but I can't see it?!).

What should I do next?

I have already downloaded a stock ROM, the one I used to have installed.

And please excuse me, am an Android noob.

God, it drives me crazy...
[HTC Sensation] Xxul:
WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED!?????

i foloowed instruction to get s-off, that was good, then i installed from recovery the ICS update i found somewhere on XDA, evertything was fine and now when i installed the PG58IMG it said instalaltion was a success and to press power off to finisg the intallation and reboot the phone. NOW THE PHONE IS REBOOTING non-stop???? WTF!???

EDIT!!

i have istalled ICS again and it is back to normal, i am never tempering with this again..
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
To reinstall any stock ROM after this or De-brand or reinstall a different type of Rom (European, Asian, US).

Just click here to download an Official Rom,

Connect to your phone in charging mode. click the "RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you downloaded and follow on screen instructions.
[HTC Sensation] D F:
I don't know if it will do any good, cause I am as helpless as u are, but I had the same problem, and the PG file was the problem. I downloaded the right one for mi SO version from a link I found on Darkforest CFW. I applied the update, in hboot screen, allmost automatically, and the applied the firmware again. No problem at all.

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:41 PM ----------

Locheed

Listen, I now have a custom ROM, and I can not install any RUU because of an error. Something about the update utility.
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
Hopefully You have downloaded correct firmware (3.32). After firmware update You need to remove PG58IMG.zip from Your sd-card so it won't reflash it. After that flash custom ROM. You can't use GB ROM's anymore.

Edit: Good guide flashing firmware. Step 7 in before flashing part. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21989107
[HTC Sensation] Xxul:
ok so how should i find the right version? Jesus this post is anything but n00b proof
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Need more info.

Give the complete details of your bootloader screen.

1. First delete the PG58IMG.zip from the sdcard.

2. Pull the battery out.

3. Wait a minute.

4. Now put the battery in.

5. press volume down and power key together.

6. Your phone will boot into bootloader.

7. Note down every information of this screen and post here.

8. Did you install cwm recovery?

9. Did you flash any custom ROM?
[HTC Sensation] D F:
It is a PG file vor every SO version, like 3.32 and so on.

Locheed, don't forget about me dude...
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
for branding and de-branding better go here How To Debrand / Rebrand Your Sensation

and frankly i don't understand why you want to flash RUU ??????? , check this link for Rooted OTA Latest Stock ICS Rom

also you can check this for original software OTA installation http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538032

Installing ICS Custom Roms includes 2 steps :

install ICS Firmware ( suitable for the ICS Rom version ) , and you've done that

you need to reomove the PG58IMG from sd card before the next step

do super wipe and Install custom rom from recovery ( you need to to that )

Guides for installing ICS are User Friendly Firmware Upgrade , How To Flash ICS 3.32 Firmware & ARHD 6.5x ICS Rom
[HTC Sensation] Xxul:
Sweet mother of God i almost had a heart attack.. here is what i did

1. unloaded the SD, plugged it into the computer and deleted the satan's file PG58IMG

2.went into HBOOT, selected recovery

3.when got the red ! mark pressed volume up and power

4.selected iinstall something from SD

5.selected the ICS update found here on xda tht i have put on SD

6.ICS installed, everything works

7.I AM NEVER TEMPERING WITH THIS AGAIN!!

---------- Post added at 08:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ----------

oh an THANKS A LOT to the uttermost firendly XDA comunity for reaching out to help me!

a big <3 from me!:D
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Will I be able to update to the rooted OTA, just like a Custom one?

Thank you!
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
What error it gives You? What RUU did You try?

Edit: trkaaa had good links, see those. Also check that rooted OTA link. mike1986 has cooked nice stock rom instead going back to RUU. (There isn't official RUU with newest OTA base.)
[HTC Sensation] D F:
When I want to install the RUU it says somethink like I don't have the right RUU utility, I don't remember the exact words.

The RUU name is: RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.50.401.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223042_signed

Now I am installind the odexed (something about apk package...I don't know sure) version of rooted ICS.

What happens if I update the phone via OTA?

---------- Post added at 10:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:06 PM ----------

I did that and installed one of the rooted original ROM. I'll see what happenes next. Thanks for your help, guys!
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
I don't know about that error. I'm sure You are happy with rooted OTA instead of RUU. You can't get OTA updates, but it really isn't even necessary because XDA has lots of devs that will update their roms as soon as new updates are released. :)

Personally I don't see point going back to RUU (unless warranty return or selling) or even rooted OTA ("stock rom"). Custom roms are so much better, but that is just my opinion. :)
[HTC Sensation] D F:
Ok, I installed an ODEXED version of ics and Ill see how it is.'

Thank you!
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Great ! You are on stock recovery and stock ICS.

You did a firmware update V3.32 (PG58IMG.zip) which is required by ICS ROM.

Remember V3.32 only supports ICS ROM. GB will not work with THIS.

After firmware upgrade , you must delete the PG58IMG.zip from SDCARD root.

Hope you got What I meant to say..
[HTC Sensation] Markxas:
Hello Guys,

It seems I need some help. I am running OTA updated HTC Sensation with Android 4.0.3, HTC Sense 3.6 and 3.32.401.5

I want to gain root access. I made first 4 steps from first post. I am now S-off and everything else worked for me, when making these 4 steps. I got Installation aborted in Clockwork message when flashing su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip . But I tried few more times and finally i got succesfull. But I have no root access. Checked with root check and it tells the same. Can't install Busybox because have no root access.

Actually I do not want to flash custom rom for this time. Still satisfied with official one, but need root.

Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] r.king35:
Same Here i get the same someone please point us in the right direction to solve this ...
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
That su file isn't compatible with ICS HBOOT version. (1.27) I think there was some newer file somewhere, but not sure if it was non-compatible also.

I recommend You to flash mike1986's stock rom from here, [ROM] HTC Sensation *STOCK* ROMs | 3.32.401.x | Ice Cream Sandwich | HTC Sense 3.6 Also flash root tools listed there for getting an root and busybox. Or go for custom roms.

Edit: Also 4ext recovery touch should be installed. It is far better recovery for ICS roms.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
try this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
My Sensation XE's Hboot version is 1.27.0000. It is running on ICS. Somehow it is not compatible with the Revolutionary tool. :(

I'm a newb.
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
yes You need to downgrade first. Search downgrading guide here in forum.
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
It is possible to downgrade my phone? It is running on ICS. i'm confused o_O
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Follow trkaaa's thread !!
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
Read this Post 32

and watch for this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1522351
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
I did read your thread before you replied to me.

I just don't know how to "flash" and use the "bootloader".

:confused:
[HTC Sensation] EvilEdenX:
I followed the instructions and rooted my Sensation XE but now Play Store times out when downloading an app, my wifi is working fine just not play store???? HELP!
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
Is your phone on Gingerbread or ICS?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

2 things worth trying.

Go to settings/ apps and clear cache and data.

Or, delete your account, reboot, reinstall your account...

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] r.king35:
Originally Posted by EvilEdenX

I followed the instructions and rooted my Sensation XE but now Play Store times out when downloading an app, my wifi is working fine just not play store???? HELP!

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid[/QUOTE]

Ive done the same and rooted my phone but when i try to install root checker it comes back with an error code and doesn't allow me to install the app at all.

Even when im on a pc and go to google play and choose root checker it doews the same thing and doesnt find my pone etc on the compatability list..

Anybody have any ideas on whats gone wrong please.
[HTC Sensation] Prerna:
Thanks for the guide. I followed it and tried many times to flash Mike's latest rom, but I don't get past the HTS splash screen :(

Device is a Sensation, s-off, super CID, clockwork.

I used super wipe as well. What is it I may do wrong?

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Try using THIS GUIDE

Follow it carefully,and do not skip any steps.

You should be OK.

:)
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you need to flash the firmware also ( firmware 3.32 ) , go here User Friendly Firmware Upgrade

you can use any cid Package ( firmware 3.32 ) because you are super cid ,

do the md5 check for the file

after firmware installs , then remove the PG58IMG.zip from Sd card to avoid boot loop
[HTC Sensation] 1t5_Luc1f3r:
Urgent help needed

:confused:

I need help please as i have to return my HTC Sensation for warranty repair....

OK so this is where I am at with my HTC Sensation......

I have mikes 3.32.401.1 radio installed....

I have rooted device with su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed....

I have super CID to 11111111 as per post instructions in S-OFF post....

I have installed PG58IMG.zip from post http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1542192

Now my issue is my Wi-Fi has ceased to work, a terminal error and my sim card is very temperamental on which sim card I use, have contacted HTC and they are ready to do a RMA for repair under warranty as my provider will not replace.

So to do this I need to revert back to stock orange rom and CID and hboot 1.17, well I can revert back to hboot 1.17 and orange stock rom but I am unable to change CID from 11111111 to ORANG001 which I presume I have to do as not to invalidate my warranty and then obviously I need to S-ON

Could someone please help me return my CID to ORANG001 and S-ON my device so I can RMA the thing to get a working phone please.
[HTC Sensation] shihte:
sorry for my disturbing but u may know if i can get official ota update if my sensation is s-off or i need be back on s-on.some guy report here on xda forum that got ota update even with s-off.thnx in advance
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
yes , you can receive OTA when you are S-OFF , go here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538032

and of course if you are S-ON ,

Never install ICS OTA

, because you may not be able to S-OFF you device ever until revolutionary supports official locked hboot 1.27 ( and this may not happen )

i suggest for you to S-OFF and Root your phone and then :

if you prefer the Stock like Software ,then install Mike1986 latest ICS Rooted OTA , for download links and how to go here 3980

or install any GB or ICS Custom Rom ( ARHD 6.5.x is a good choice )

when you are S-OFF , i don't recommend install official OTA cause it over-write the unlocked hboot with the official locked hboot , But it can be installed and receive updates ( not recommended )
[HTC Sensation] Prerna:
Hi,

You exactly understood my problem and solved it, thanks a lot! I'm really happy now after 3 days of struggle!
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
I did update when my phone's S-ON. So I think it is impossible to have my phone rooted then. :/
[HTC Sensation] joemoss:
thank you so much for this i was going crazy trying to figure why every rom i flashed got stuck in a bootloop. im very grateful for this info i hope the op could put this on the op
[HTC Sensation] brummie028:
help

hi im trying to s off the sensation xe and i get to revo got the info but i go to the program and says incompoatible with the htc i tried numberous versions and same issue whats wrong with this

thanks for help
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
What is your HBOOT version ??
[HTC Sensation] ThomasAndroid:
Same thing. I think our HBoot version is 1.27.0000 and the version is incompatible.
[HTC Sensation] Locheed:
Revolution isn't compatible with that HBOOT version and maybe never will. :( Only way is to try downgrading Your HBOOT to version that revolution supports.

See this thread for more info. It's still under development.
[HTC Sensation] aub_pro:
super cid won't stay?

[/COLOR]hey I hope someone can help me with this i tried super cid on my bell mobility sensation 4g rooted and revolutionary s-off. in adb it says supercid 11111111.

then when i re-boot and check in terminal emulator it still says BM__001. why won't it stick?
[HTC Sensation] dowanrac:
trust adb/fastboot. fastboot getvar cid is the command. i wouldnt put my money on Terminal Emulator. there is also an app in market, CID Getter. didnt use so i dunno how it gets the value.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The fastboot version is what you actually have.

The terminal and CID getter version is what you had originally.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Panagiotis.:
Hi,

i am on GB, Stock Rom, S-Off and rooted and i am going to install the latest ICS RUU that was posted yesterday and if i am not wrong the HBOOT version will be 1.27. Will i be able to install CWM and root?

Thank you.
[HTC Sensation] yozas:
Yes, though I recommend installing EXT4 instead of CWM.

After the update install 3.32 unlocked firmware from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767

Then install EXT4 (v1.0.0.4 RC3) from here, read the readme.txt inside: http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=966814&stc=1&d=1332793798

Then root the device with flashing: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip

You will be S-OFF, have unlocked hboot 1.27.1100, + EXT4 recovery and will be rooted.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Just to point out that you are referring to 4EXT the recovery,

and not ext4 the partition.

:)
[HTC Sensation] x5starguerillaa:
Hey people,

And hey and thankyou Viper for this suberb thread.

I used it to successfully S-OFF, root and super CID my sensation 6 months ago. Easy to use instructions, I was very happy.

I know this may sound like a complete noob query, but I may be forgiven for having nerves at returning to stock for a £160 sale of the sensation.

Im pretty confident in running a RUU, chosen the earliest generic htc europe one. Im super CID so that will work.

Main point is should I return to S-ON? Ive heard and read it can be potentially be brick city? But it would be nice if the new owner could return it to HTC if they need.

TIA.
[HTC Sensation] shihte:
hi again,

i flashed with ota ics followed your link,my sensation run on official ics.now,when i connect to pc revolutionary says ''your device is not suported with hboot 1.27.0000 so i think i am again s-on....????

thnx

---------- Post added at 02:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:31 PM ----------

hi again,

i flashed with ota ics followed your link,my sensation run on official ics.now,when i connect to pc revolutionary says ''your device is not suported with hboot 1.27.0000 so i think i am again s-on....????in fact i want to be s-on

thnx
[HTC Sensation] yozas:
If you had S-OFF earlier then you still have it. Just need to unlock the bootloader with http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
revolutionary says ''your device is not suported " , because you are S-OFF , it would say the same even if you are on GB Sand S-OFF

the OTA i linked you for is for who are S-OFF but still like to use official Software

to Go Back to S-ON

you have first to downgrade your firmware to GB and install a GB Rom then falsh original RUU then S-ON , because of you S-ON on ICS then you will not be able to S-OFF again ( till today there is no method for that ) , go here for Firmware downgrade User Friendly Firmware Upgradecommand

after that follow the OP of this guide step 5 to S-ON

Please note that have to flash the RUU no matter what , before the S-ON command ( secureflag 3 ) as strictly instructed
[HTC Sensation] kekkojoker90:
guys i write for my friend, this have sensation xe with original ICS (updated yesterday) and today for first time want go to s-off and get root it's possible with this guide?

Please only reply yes or not.
[HTC Sensation] Timmothy83:
Hello everyone, maybe it is me (i'm pretty sure it is me), but i can't find a file called "pg85img.zip" i downloaded the recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img, but i can't figure out how to get the zip file -_-'

i placed the RC file in the main folder but that won't help.

There must be something i'm doing completely wrong, but what?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

5.0.2.0 is HERE

:)
[HTC Sensation] Timmothy83:
*pushed thanks button! And says now thanks a million!!! :)
[HTC Sensation] Timmothy83:
10. First boot will take quite some time -This is normal, i know you want touch your nice shiny phone but BE PATIENT - ENJOY!

I'm pretty patient, but it has a a black screen saying Android for more then 60 min. Is that ok or should i take other steps?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

More information is needed.

Did you root?

Did you superCID?

What ROM did you try to flash?

Any other steps that you have taken...

:)
[HTC Sensation] Timmothy83:
Root yes

superCID i guess not

ROM - Android_Revolution_HD_Sensation_6.6.0_XE

any other steps:

i turn on the phone by volume down + power button --> HBoot, then recovery. choose the zipfile from the SD card and upload the data --> then reboot and it hangs on the blackscreen

i must've done something wrong i guess ;)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You are going to need 2 things.

1.Because you did not superCID,you will need to go HERE

Use one of the methods listed to find your CID,then flash the appropriate firmware.

2.Follow THIS THREAD very carefully to install the ROM.

A lot of reading involved.

Be patient,and do not skip any steps.

You should be OK.

:)
[HTC Sensation] sjaak1234:
Is there any word yet on when s-off for hboot 1.27 is going to be available? I was stupid enough to update to ICS without first rooting my phone.

I can only find the ''coming soon'' thread that now is closed.
[HTC Sensation] netvpn7:
Hi

I am just running revo S-off method however i am keep getting the msg that beta key in invalid, i have typed many time as it is case sensitive but no luck yet?

Any idea what to do?

HTC Sensation

HBoot 1.18 etc
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The easiest way is copy/paste.

Copy the key ,then right click the terminal screen and paste.

:)