yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] kenzhin:
im having problem with my newly bought HTC Sensation XE.. i just s-off the devices, all went well, but after i put on the PG58IMG.zip on the sdcard and run it, it was a success but then when it restarts, the phone keeps on restarting after the "quietlyt brillant" shows up. :( what to do?

i just noticed that a had hboot 1.18.0000, but when i opened my hboot again afterit keeps on restarting, the hboot shows 1.27.1100??

how to fix the restarting problem?

phone is s-off already
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Delete the PG58IMG.zip from the sdcard. The PG58IMG.zip is the upgraded firmware which is required by ICS based rom. Now if you have a ICS based ROM , then only your phone will boot. If you have ics based rom , then after deleting PG58IMG.zip your phone should boot.

Else if you are on GB then you have to downgrade the firmware.
[HTC Sensation] kenzhin:
i tried deleteing the rom but it wont boot still on homescreen, yes, im on GB rom 2.3.4, so what i did, is install the file from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 which is the HTC part 1; 1.17.. and it boots back to the homescreen. whew. :D but what is the indication of my solution? bcos i tried the 3.32 it says wrong cid.
[HTC Sensation] Codeplayer:
Try that one, and don't forget to push the thanks button of the guide author:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196131&highlight=guide
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
you should flash the firmware which has your CID else it will tell you wrong cid.

Alternatively you can change your cid to SuperCID . SuperCID phone can flash any firmware.

So, first know your CID and MID , then download the firmware which includes your cid and mid.
[HTC Sensation] Pens and DreamS:
Anyone? I'm thinking on going back to stock and s on. But if I can update to official ics with s off that would be better.
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Is official OTA is so important to you ? so why did you S-OFF . :confused:

Anyway you can update to official OTA if somebody downloads it and give you the zip file.

You can then remaster the zip and update being S-OFF. Not a big issue if you know a little bit about flashing zip and zip content. Only thing if you have a custom recovery and S-OFF (superCID) may be your career will not allow you to download.

If you manage to download the ota , then save it by chosing "install later". Then you can rename the OTA zip into update.zip and flash it booting in recovery .
[HTC Sensation] Pens and DreamS:
Thanks for the info, its just that for some reason when I use an ICS rom (sense 3.6) I have USB issues with Rom while in Android. PC won't recognize phone and won't let me choose for USB mount, htc sync etc... Im currently running Android Revolution HD with sense 3.0 / 2.3.4 and don't have this issue. I just wanted to know in case I try ICS again and no matter what have the same problem that I could then return to stock recovery, RUU and hboot in case the only way to get USB recognized on ICS was to return back to everything stock.
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Its weird . I have never had this issue with ARHD 3.x to 6.x.x . I have tried all the versions of ARHD. I do not think that it is caused by sens 3.6 .
[HTC Sensation] kenzhin:
im on supercid now.. which is 11111111, so i have nothing to worry now? just install any rom? for the moment i have ARHD 6.5.1
[HTC Sensation] Pens and DreamS:
Yeah I wrote on the thread. Probably me and one other had the problem. Don't know why really. But I'll upgrade to future ICS roms and try again and see if the problem fixed by itself by returning to GB. If it still broke then stock ICS from htc is the only way I guess. :confused::(
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
yes you can install any ROM. But the ROM bust be accompanied with required firmware..
[HTC Sensation] HC4Life:
I just bought a Sensation, so i'm noob here. I don't understand the first step. It says: Run the revolutionary Utility and if it has found your device it should read...

My question is:

We have to plug in usb first before run revolutionary to detect our device. Only charges or htc sync?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
HTC sync mode.
[HTC Sensation] HC4Life:
Thx bro.

If it is not asking for more, can u make me an easy guide?

I'm afraid to brick my Sensation...:o

Thx.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The easy guide is HERE

Follow it carefully,and do not miss any steps.

When it comes to recovery step, use 5.0.2.0 HERE

It is not as hard as it looks.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Lord Lucan:
1.18 now S OFF ,Unlocked bootloader and SuperCId!

I would like to share my experience. After initial six or so attempts I voted as NO at the top. After two day I had another go and decided to do my bootloader unlocking by going to HTC site and did it successfully. It s unlocked but still S ON.

Next day I gave another go to revolutionary and still giving me invalid key!

But ,but, before closing revolutionary web page I hit enter button on my pc keyboard which surprizingly gave me anothe key and by C&P it worked allthe way!

It is possible to reverse my vote to Yes it worked.

I am on vituous rom at present for experiments.
[HTC Sensation] HC4Life:
loool...I will try. ;)
[HTC Sensation] emichael:
I received the official ice cream sandwich update a couple of days ago, and I know want to permanently root my device.

Does every step in this guide still apply, or do they only apply for gingerbread ?
[HTC Sensation] Don Boss:
I Have WIndows 8 N Have No Idea How To Run Command Prompt So I Can Cid My Phone Cause I Really Want A Rom On My Phone
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I'm sure even Windows 8 allows access to Google - http://www.windows8geek.com/2011/09/how-to-run-or-open-command-prompt-in-windows-8-as-administrator/
[HTC Sensation] vahidreza:
I have a problem

Hi all

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How to s-off hboot 1.23.0000 ?

Please Heeeeeeeeeeeeeelp me.

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http://ndi.site88.net/photos/eab60e55fe4c.jpg
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23482010&postcount=29
[HTC Sensation] vahidreza:
I have a problem

This is Don't work for me. please learn another method. THANKYOU :)
[HTC Sensation] orellius:
Edit: solved the problem myself, found how to get the extracted .zip file from the RUU installer from this thread. Just renamed it and flashed in bootloader."[GUIDE] How to Debrand, Rebrand & Flash Stock ROMs to your Sensation"
[HTC Sensation] lun073:
Hi guys, i was doing STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8

i did exactly as stated here, and the update was successful.

But when i reboot the phone, i stop at HTC logo and keep on rebooting.

Is there anything else that i can do?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
From which link have you downloaded the PG58IMG.zip ?? It is not recovery image. It is only the latest V3.30 or V3.32 firmware .

Then it will boot fine. You did not flash recovery. Do it first. Read the guide thoroughly and find the correct PG58IMG.zip for recovery and update it via bootloader.You have somehow updated your phone firmware by choosing wrong PG58IMG.zip which is only compatible with ICS based rom. So flash an ICS based rom.
[HTC Sensation] lun073:
Hi musarrah.

Which PG58IMG.zip should i download?

The attached file in the first post?

What should I do next to solve this? please help me...
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
If You can use fastboot then you can download the recovery.img for pyramid model from clockworkmod website.

Alternatively download the attached zip and flash it via bootloader. It is 4EXT recovery touch.

MD5 sum: aff9c89d1bdddcd62012aa4f74527f9c
[HTC Sensation] lun073:
Hi musarraf.

I think I'm lost....

For every files that i want to install in the phone, do i need to rename the file to PG58IMG.zip?

i downloaded recovery-clockwork-5.0.0.8-pyramid from recovery website and tried to install in fastboot, but i got the below error message...
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
What you are refererring to fastboot is actually bootloader flashing . In bootloader method the file shoud be named as PG58IMG.zip. But this does not mean that anything you can rename to PG58IMG.zip and flash it. It has to be a valid zip file . Inside the zip file you should have various images ( like radio, recovery , hboot etc) and a description file for your cid and mid named android-info.txt .

What have you downloaded is in img format ( I believe ) . This has to be flashed manually in fastboot command mode. I doubt you do not know how to use fastboot . Read that. Install proper driver for your phone and download android sdk along with fastboot binary. Then boot your phone into bootloader . connect your phone to pc via usb cable and open fastboot commandline form pc then run :

fastboot flash recovery your-recovery.img

If you are not comfortable with fastboot then , just download the PG58IMG.zip I have attched and put it on the root of your sdcard and reboot into bootloader. It will prompt you to update . But you must be superCID to use the file I have attached.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
here is a complete answer regarding installing Custom Recovery

if you install CWM recovery through revolutionary while S-off , it will install an old version i think CWM 4.x .

this old version will not charge device if it is powered off

, So better immediately install CWM 5.x

install Rom Manager from the Market ( free or Pro ) and let it install latest CWM automatically

to manually install , here are recovery-clockwork-5.x.images :

CWM v5.0.0.8 is always Proved working

CWM v5.0.0.8 Multiupload ( this is reovery.img version , use Method 1 )

5.0.2 v 5.0.2.0.( this is reovery.img version , use Method 1 should work )

there is a new version of CWM 5.8 touch version , it has bugs now , so don't use it

there is a link somewhere for a 5.0.2 PG58IMG.zip , this zip will not work - reported by lot of users )

in case fastboot commands is not working , uninstall htc sync then uninstall new htc drivers that comes with it , and install Old htc driver download link for HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

Method 1 : if you are using Recovery

.img

( i.e ???.img ) then from your PC using ADB tools download for WINDOWS or download for LINUX and the device should be in fastboot usb . Put recovery.img from zip file inside ADB Folder , and start cmd

as administrator

and navigate to ADB folder which includes fastboot.exe and execute fastboot flash recovery recovery.img , then after installation is finished execute fastboot reboot-bootloader

Method 2 : if your are using a

downloaded

PG58IMG

.zip

( i.e .zip ) ( it is not a file that you compress by yourself and rename !!!!! ) , then place it into SD card and install it from bootloader as usual update

Method 3 : you can extract ????

.img

from the zip ( PG58IMG

.zip

) and flash it as in Method 1

tip : 4EXT

touch

Recovery has more options , i recommend after S-Off to install CWM safer ( because Revolutionary install it

after

S-OFF , and i 'd rather go by the book for S-OFF procedure , much safer ) , then after install SU and Rom all finished and your Rom settles , then move to 4EXT

later on

For 4EXT Go to 4EXT thread and install 4EXT updater or touch recovery control and it will install 4EXT automatically for you , or Download the user-friendly 4EXT Recovery touch flashing tool and read the guide inside.
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
were is download for windows 8 i been waiting for it lol i am even on list for beta testing pm me damn it lol
[HTC Sensation] HC4Life:
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[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
I don't have it, I was only replying to a user who says he was using it.
[HTC Sensation] razvanwin95:
Hi everyone !

My hboot version is 1.27.0000 (after ICS update) (i installed this update with modyfing of cid to htc_y13 to get the update. Now i want to s-off but revolutionary is not working with my hboot version. I tried to write supercid but i get an error(something like card.io failed), in conclusion i cant flash custom roms.
[HTC Sensation] elvador:
Cant S-OFF !!! my revolutionary cant find phone even on HTC SYNC installed !!

Cant S-OFF !!! my revolutionary cant find phone even on HTC SYNC Connected !! Im running an Unlocked HTC SENSATION XE from UK on Windows 7

!:mad::confused::confused:
[HTC Sensation] razvanwin95:
is usb debugging mode enabled ?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Kill HTC sync in task manager. Then run revolutionary.
[HTC Sensation] ovodda:
Good evening, I hope not to be off topic.

I'm an Italian user who uses an htc sensation xe with stock rom and no brand.

Using the published instructions I managed to get s-off and root.

For days, waiting the arrival of ICS via ota but I doubt that the installation of clockwork recovery prevents the reception.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to restore even the stock recovery?

Ovodda from Sardinia (sorry for my English)

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Sensation] Skyman1:
THis is reported from the 1st post:

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

What I have to do with the point number 4???

First he said that I need point number 4... then, he said that I can skip point number 4... ?????
[HTC Sensation] terminatorxman:
stuck!!

I keep getting error on the RUU updater after it says 1.7 to 1.5...even though its the newest.

I really need to get this back to stock.

Does someone have the stock tmo us newest PG file without using the exe.

or what am i doing wrong.

Running android stock 2.08 from xda

cwm recovery 1.7 firmware

s-off

Please help asap
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
Mike1986 has

rooted

OTA that includes

unlocked

boot;oader ( it is not the official OTA with the locked bootloader )

link is Latest Stock ICS Rom , choose from Post #1 ( without beats audio ) or Post #2 ( with beats audio ) , read the additional info for each Post

if you are looking for branding or debranding your phone , take a look at this thread How To Debrand / Rebrand Your Sensation

RUU 1.7x is for Sensation XE ,

RUU 1.45 or RUU 1.5 is for sensation 4G or Sensation

it is not clear what you want to do ! . if you want to do S-ON to return the phone for repair , you need to install the same RUU or similar to the one came with your device before doing S-ON ,

if you are stuck try installing old Stock custom Rom t-mobile and then flash the right RUU after that , there is an old tmous Stock Rooted rom here this 2.3.3 ROM ( Here is a mirror for the 2.3.3 rom: Dropbox )
[HTC Sensation] giuzy/1991:
hello all!

I followed the guide up to step 3, but titanum backup doens't work, and the program root check says that my device does not have proper root access

help me!! :(
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip seems doesn't work for latest ICS update, now i have:

Android 4.0.3

hTC Sense 3.6

ROM 3.32.401.5

s-off

CWM 4.0.1.4

Any suggestion about how to get ROOT?

Thanks,
[HTC Sensation] tr82691:
you have to use su for efghi.. its here on the forum....

im having trouble with one of the sensations using rev. keeps saying beta key is invalid but i know i typed it in right. i tried another sensation and it worked.. not sure whats going on

UPDATE: finally got it... had to copy and paste beta key in word and enlarge then type out the "i' and "l' to figure out the damn letter... -____-
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
Thanks for your answer but it didn't work, "installation aborted", any other idea?

Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] bouzouki:
i have an issue with adb connecting when in bootloader.... while phone is booted up, can read and do commands in adb, but once i boot in bootloader, im done, cant do anything. can anyone help me pleaSE?
[HTC Sensation] tr82691:
i got that when rooting my galaxy s2 but superuser installed fine.. if not then flash a rooted stock rom and ull be rooted after. no need to flash su zip

---------- Post added at 06:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:19 PM ----------

youll have to be in fastboot and use fastboot commands.. commands dont work in bootloader
[HTC Sensation] tr82691:
Have you flash the su zip and did you install busybox? If you haven't done either then do that and try again
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
Thanks but Superuser didn't work either, i already had tried it.

Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] AayushDhuria:
I've upgraded to 1.27 and using ICS ROMs, I wanna give my phone at htc centre. It has collected dirt under its screen :/ (bought 4 weeks ago)

Anyways is it considered under warranty?

And if I use the S-ON method mentioned here, will it downgrade my hboot to 1.18.0000

PS: I have Sensation XE

Thx!
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
at least three members reported successful flashing of GB RUU directly without Firmware downgrade ( they ware on ICS firmware 3.24 with the unlocked hboot 1.27 )

immediately after flashing the GB RUU , the hboot changed to 1.18 original , after that they done S-ON without problems ( note that you should use your original RUU or similar RUU )
[HTC Sensation] tr82691:
Then flash a stock rooted rom, you'll be rooted after that.. if you have cow recovery flashed then you can install roms no problem.

Download a rom of your choice then put it on the root of your sdcard. Power of the phone and then hold volume - and push power and you'll boot into bootlader. Scroll down to recovery. Backup your current rom and then wipe everything. Flash new rom and restore data I'd you wish after to get your apps and info back. Hope this somewhat helped... there is no need to flash su zip anymore if you do those steps above
[HTC Sensation] AayushDhuria:
Thanks! You've really helped me a lot, with every problem i faced :D

Just wanted this confirmation only, i'm also trying to sell it :P so S-ON will be helpful
[HTC Sensation] scaffman:
Noob Question about S-on cid

hello , i am a semi noob and i have been reading this guide as i have just brought a sensation xe from ebay. it has been rooted and revolutionary s-off RL i guess cmr too. i want to go back to stock with s-on . i understand i need to run the wwe ruu.exe first to make sure i have stock image. i have download RUU_Pyramid_LE_HTC_Europe_1.73.401.4_Radio_10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02_2_release_220036_signed.exe "my phone is unbranded" and says it has this software allready installed. " can somebody please tell me would i still have s-off after or does this change my cid back to HTC__001 if my cid is was 11111111 before running ruu.exe or do i have to change it back to HTC__001

before doing the next step "6. enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" ? much thanks in advance for any info on this . as i want to make sure i do it right without bricking :o) thanks again...
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
the guide tells you to flash the RUU even if you are on the original same software ( he confirmed that strictly )

after flashing RUU , you will still be S-OFF , and your cid will not change

one member done something which is not in the Guide and it worked for him and he posted that for other members to know

after he flashed the RUU and

just before

the S-ON command " fastboot oem writesecurefla3 " , he changed his cid back to original cid and then executed the S-ON command successfully

Originally Posted by francescrm su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip seems doesn't work for latest ICS update, now i have:

Android 4.0.3

hTC Sense 3.6

ROM 3.32.401.5

s-off

CWM 4.0.1.4

Any suggestion about how to get ROOT?

Thanks,

update this very old recovery , CWM v4 has a known bug that it is not charging when the phone is powered off , Better to use 4EXT touch recovery ( it will help in displaying required choices by ICS Roms )

after updating recovery , try post 2 method for installing SU , also note that SU in post 1 step 3 needs to be installed 2~3 times before it installs , clear cache and dalvik between installs

you can try Su v3.0.7
[HTC Sensation] h4gster:
this worked for me

just google the following

su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
OK, thanks to everybody, finally i got it installing su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed, SuperUser and BusyBox.

;)

Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] scaffman:
thanks this helps . so is the revolutionary s-off boot loader locked like the revolutionary bravo s-off boot loader ? so i could downgrade from 1.73.401.4 to 1.72.401.1 using the ruu.exe and it stays s-off ?
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
I am not sure about what you mean, in bootloader screen there is written ***locked*** on top.

I have stock ROM 3.32.401.5 updated via OTA (by changing CID) from ROM 1.50.401, to get that one i flashed RUU because my device was ROOT so i was not able to update via OTA from 1.45.401.2 to 1.50.401.1. In both cases my device was still s-off.

Hope it helps.

Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] velvet396:
big THANKS to the OP for putting this together. Helped a noob like me stumble my way along.

Hardest part was finding a current download link to the PG58IMG.zip and knowing that it had to be titled PG58IMG.zip.
[HTC Sensation] m3gt2:
Hi, I am trying to superCID my sensation. It is currently on H-Boot 1.17. I downloaded ADB for windows and have usb debug on and connected in charge only but when you do adb devices nothiing is listed so I went to bootloader/fastboot and it did change to fastboot usb when I connected the cable but when I tried any command it just says waiting for device, has anyone got any ideas please? Thanks
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
any RUU you flash will not remove S-OFF , you will be S-OFF after flashing RUU

but you hboot will change to original hboot ( locked ) and with a version according to the RUU

revolutionary when doing the S-OFF will install custom unlocked hboot (1.17.1111 ) , also mike1986 firmwares include unlocked hboot 1.27 ( except mike firmware 3.12 which gives locked hboot 1.23 )

locked means can not do fastboot write commands ( like install Radio ....etc )

i' am not sure you can install 1.72 over 1.73 because it is an older RUU , but you can try and see

you have to uninstall htc sync and also Uninstall the New htc drivers that is installed , then install Old htc drivers v3.0.0.7 HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe , New htc Drivers are Proved to Prevent revolutionary from working

untick fast boot box in setting \ Power , enable usb debugging

when you are in home screen use commands starting with adb , when you are in bootloader use commands starting with fastboot , ADB tools here ADB_Fastboot_Windows.zip

run cmd as administrator

remove any conflicting software ( like Doubletwist ,Verizon vcast ) , remove any conflicting APK from your device that may connect to the phone over USB and automatically sync

Disable any firewall or antivirus , and if needed use a different clean browser without the add-on extensions , clean browser cache
[HTC Sensation] fkameanq:
plz help

I have htc sensation tonight i rooted my phone and s-off with super cid on orignal rom.i not change any rom any radio.today i receve offical update but my phone not install plz help me i think super cid is blocking update.hoe i install plz reply
[HTC Sensation] francescrm:
Offcial update means OTA update? When yes, your device rejects to update because it is ROOT.

Rgds,
[HTC Sensation] ShunShun78:
Step 1 error message....

Hi,

I am new with this kind of technical issues. But I do want try to root and s-off my sensation so that I can try other roms.

I acquired the following error message

Waiting for device...

Found your device: HTC Sensation Z710e (pyramid-1.18.0000, Android: 2.3.4, ROM v

ersion: 1.52.708.3)

This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.

Enter beta key [ serial: HTXXXXXXXXX ]: XXXXXXXXXXX

Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!

Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so.. Failed to get Root! :(

Press (almost) any key to exit.

I have installed the correct driver, turn off the fast boot.

Is there anything I have missed?

Thx a lot