yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] regificus:
Thanks for Reply. At the time with the HD2 the problem was the Bootloader ... but your trouble-freeness would show me that I am the trouble. Would you or anybody else advice to go back to S-On and try again with S-Off ?? I really dont know where I could get/read for Help else ...
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Try to run it out of /movies then. Strange that it doesn't show up on root, but AFAIK the actual location where you put the zip file shouldn't really matter. I know the OP says to put it in root. Can anyone confirm that file doesn't have to be in root?
[HTC Sensation] getrdy:
hey guys i followed the instructions till saying yes or no to installing clockwork recovery but then my power went out and now when im trying to install clockwork manually trough putting it on the root of my sd card *( there wasnt one so i just made a new folder) and selecting it in the regular recovery it gives me "signature verification failed , aborting"

ive been looking around for a way to fix it but it hanst worked.

please help me out
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
S-OFF - CHECK!!!

CWM Recovery - CHECK!!!

ROOT - 3rd attempt lucky - CHECK!!!
[HTC Sensation] PG101:
Funny.. sorry... but the root means the main folder of the sd card.. when u connect your phone to the pc in disk drive mode and double click on that new drive (ur sd card) from my computer.. thats is the root view..

So just copy the PC58IMG.ZIP to here... turn the phone off and come to bootloader (vol down + power) and it will recognise this file and then you have to press power up to accept.. let it update and reboot completely.. :)
[HTC Sensation] schoei1:
unzipped it from /movies file, but got the error and aborted. Installed Terminal Emulator:

su

su: permission denied

rm -r /data/bin/* not found
[HTC Sensation] roush97:
I know this has been asked a few times, but I haven't found the answer I'm looking for.

Is it possible to revert completely back to stock with S-on?
[HTC Sensation] plun:
Yep... works.... renamed the file to junk.zip and it works....:D
[HTC Sensation] halla29:
HTC Sync

Do i delete the HTC Sync widget in aplications in the settings menue? and once we uninstall it will the phone still be able to sync info or how can we get sync back?
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
I think you delete it on the PC side of things, barring it from syncing with your phone.
[HTC Sensation] halla29:
im a noob How do i Uninstall it from the pc?
[HTC Sensation] halla29:
how do i uninstall it from the pc?
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
if your using windows7 try locating in the threads...someone post it about win7 issues while doing the S-OFF methods...
[HTC Sensation] sosquidtaste:
Sorry if this was already addressed at some point last night after I stopped keeping up with this thread, but I've extracted what should be a flashable .ZIP to restore to a stock T-Mobile USA ROM.

I extracted it from the official TMO-US RUU as found in this thead: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1074559&highlight=stock+rom

It's ~380MB so I can't exactly attach it here :P

I'm putting it up on my Dropbox now, in case someone still needs it. With my **** upload speed, it won't be ready for a couple hours. But I'm going to have it on file for my own backup purposes anyway, so let me know if it will help you and I'll be happy to PM you a link when it's set.
[HTC Sensation] Profondo_Rosso:
Make sure you have it installed in the first place. Check your list of installed programs for "HTC Sync". If you don't have it, I'm not sure if you're supposed to install it, let your phone recognize it when hooked up through the usb and then uninstall it (like I did), or if you can just proceed with the s-off steps.

So perhaps someone else can be more specific, but for me, installing sync, hooking my phone up, and then uninstalling it worked. I am now s-off and rooted!
[HTC Sensation] Z51:
even after copy and paste on the key, invalid. why would they do that? smh
[HTC Sensation] halla29:
your right i donr have it installed but the issue is now im running windows 7 ansd for some reason if i start the exe in sync or just power mode the application starts then removes itself before it can do anything. for the s-off step. need help.
[HTC Sensation] awdlexusis:
invalid key

TjUv1mg02d4r2WNl

keeps telling me invalid beta key...any help would be much appreciated
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Try using THIS RECOVERY

:)
[HTC Sensation] slick69:
Oops, I tried doing the unlock and it failed, saying Security Fail! and Update Fail!

I think the file I downloaded failed the CRC check. Can anyone re-host the PG58DIAG.nbh file?
[HTC Sensation] gjvah:
I love you.

Now I'm stuck on flashing the su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip. I get Error status 0 installation aborted.

Edit, worked on the third try.... no idea what was wrong.

Did I say I love you?
[HTC Sensation] CTR01:
tried this last night...

and it worked out great and was a smooth process. Thanks for all the great help. :)
[HTC Sensation] DarkRaven66:
reviewing ROMS

I'm currently reviewing some roms, the thing is I need one I can use daily since the test phone is the vibrant and right now my mother in law has it with ICS :( . I never got a change to experience the ICS on that phone.
[HTC Sensation] tanglang1:
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8

1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation HERE: or Multiupload

Multiupload link is DEAD:(
[HTC Sensation] htcmartin:
HI.

Any info about root sensation whit stock ICS ROM and Hboot 1.27?

When revolutionary release new s-off tool?
[HTC Sensation] Soul788:
....

Still nothing new known .....
[HTC Sensation] htcmartin:
Ou ****... I cant wait :D I want new custok rom. Ship ICS is **** :D
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you can install custom ICS Roms ( for members stuck with S-ON and hboot 1.27 )

my advise is to wait for solution , because you never know the requirements of this solution , and what complications htc dev would make

But just to know your alternatives if solution don't come or canceled , you can either stay on the OTA or install any ICS Custom Rom ( with the same base as your OTA )

note that almost same bugs exist in both OTA and custom roms ,so no big difference ( except for SU APK's )

if you decided to install ARHD ( i recommend that rom ) , so make sure in about phone your software version is 3.32.x.x , and you will not need to flash firmware ( because it is already flashed by the OTA ) , this rom is reported flashed by one member using htc dev ( he is your same case )

you can install any other ICS custom rom with the same firmware base

htc dev don't allow flashing of firmware ( like 3.32 or 1.17 , ...etc ) , it just unlocks few bootloader options not all of them

this means that whatever firmware given to you by ICS OTA will not be changed ( i.e for example your software number in about phone says 3.32.x.x )

so if you use htc dev , you have to install cutom rom that are based on 3.32 firmware only ( because that is your existing software as the above example ) , not a higher firmware version"

i guess , not sure for higher versions

" if it is issued in future , or a lower firmware like GB

this means also you will not be able to install GB custom rom or RUU

it is your choice to make
[HTC Sensation] AngryB:
ockey....I have unlocked Bootloader with htcdev S-ON and when i try instal recovery says ''main Version is older

Ipgrade fail!''

So can you trkaaa give me link where is tutorial how instal recovery and custom rom on my device...thanks a million!!! :))))
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
go to my post for custom recovery download and commands and methods How To Install Custom Recovery
[HTC Sensation] Sinistah_:
Ok so I rooted my woman's phone using this guide. All of it was successful. And it seemed that way since there was superuser on the phone, and I could also remove bloatware now. The problem is, I went to install 4ext and superuser kept saying I needed busybox so I got that. Then it started saying the su was outdated, so I tried updating..... WON'T UPDATE. What can I do? I want to install a Rom and firmware on her phone but I don't wanna go any further until this is resolved.

I tried using the superuser update helper from the market and everytime it would try to update it would foreclose.
[HTC Sensation] tennisfreak:
Wow, I am having some serious issues or maybe just a stupid n00b error that will make me feel retarded.

I cannot S-OFF my phone at all, I downloaded the Revolutionary to my PC and extracted it to a folder in my documents. My phone has an HBOOT version of 1.18.000

When i reboot my phone to get to the home screen, i plug in my phone to my computer and select HTC Sync. It comes up with the usual error.

I then ran the revolutionary.exe and all it does is sit on 'Waiting for device...'

It does not find my HTC Sensation (t-mobile) at all. Am I doing anything wrong?
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Make sure that you have only HTC drivers installed on your desktop. No HTC synch should run on your desktop. I would suggest if you have HTC sync installed on pc , uninstall it. Or just kill it in task manager . Then try to run revolutionary. The conflicts occurs as Rev tool and HTC synch tries to connect to phone using the same port. So rev tool to work , HTC sync on desktop should not be running..
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
the error you are getting is a driver error

uninstall htc sync , also uninstall new htc drivers , then install old htc drivers HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

watch the video and run Revolutionary according to the precautions mentioned under this title " Revolutionary Method and Precautions ( Gingerbread ) " in [FONT=&quot]here[/FONT]

if at the end revolutionary gave you " Zerg ...... can't Root " , then your software need downgrade

for downgrade

if needed

follow title " Downgrade Firmware and Latest GB OTA updates ( Needed for first time S-OFF using Revolutionary , Proved working on GB ) "
[HTC Sensation] htcmartin:
Hi. THX for your answer. But if i would do this, I need root my Phone. TRUE? But if I want root, i need user revolutionary tool to unlock my device....

OR? any other instruction to do it ?
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
I have successfully S-OFFed my Sensation with Revolutionary and then permanently rooted following the Step 3. on beginning of this thread. I than followed the Step 4. for Super CID and everything went well but when checking the CID with CID getter it shows VODAP001?:confused:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

How did you check it?

CID Getter and looking in a terminal will also show you your original CID.

To check CID, make sure you have adb installed and reboot the phone into FASTBOOT. Then type:

fastboot getvar cid

This should show you a CID of 11111111

:)
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
After trying what you suggested I got CID of 11111111, thanks for your help and prompt reply malybru.:)
[HTC Sensation] CTR01:
I too have this issue, everytime i open rom toolbox by jrummy or open titanium backup a little notification shows up saying the SU binary is outdated. I too tried the binary updater app but it didnt help. Phone seems to still run fine but it is annoying to have that thing keep popping up.
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
I hit the problem again, I wanted to get rid of vodafone bloat ware so i flashed htc Europe rom and now I am not rooted anymore, when I go to recovery triangle pops up!
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
when you said " Europe rom " , you meant RUU , right

RUU removes custom recovery and SU and replaces hboot 1.17.1111 with original hboot 1.18 or 1.17.xxxx

i recommend to flash :

first you should change your cid now to match the new software ( i guess it is HTC__001 or do super cid

install Firmware 1.17 ( now there is a new package according to your new Cid ( ) with the Revolutionary hboot 1.17.1111 and Radio ) from here User Friendly Firmware Upgrade

install custom recovery How To Install Custom Recovery

then install GB custom rom or a Stock Rooted rom ( if you prefer original software )
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
...................................
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
Not having much luck unfortunately, I have tried to install manually Custom Recovery with no success. I have read so much today on this forum that I am confused and tired.
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
Any idiot proof guide how do I get out from this mess?:o
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you can try any of the files in here http://vi8.info/HTC-Sensation/Non-Stock-Recovery/

first delete any PG58IMG.zip on your SD Card

place the one you downloaded from above link on SD card

remove battery , put it back , press and hold volume down and then press and hold power

the bootloader should detect the file and ask you to update , press the button that says yes

if you got an error , post the error here , because may be your cid is not in the PG58IMG.zip file

this can be solved by doing super cid to be able to install any zip file with any cid

to do super cid if needed go here step number 4 Guide to S-Off, Unlocking, Root, etc
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
That worked a treat trkaaa, now do I use Step.3 to to root my phone again from here?- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes,root your phone again.

What ROM do you intend to load?

GingerBread or Ice Cream Sandwich?

:)
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
I wanted to try Android Revolution HD 6.6.2 but I am not sure witch and how to install drivers, coming from Desire HD, this is a bit too complicated for me.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
yes use step 3 , note it would take up to three trials to install SU ( will not install from first time

if it didn't then try post #2 in the same thread'

if it didn't try here for 3.0.7 super user http://vi8.info/HTC-Sensation/
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
You are absolutely right, I got an error when doing step.3. Will try other steps as you sugested. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Then ,you will need to follow THIS THREAD

I know you are probably fed up reading so much,but in my experience,most mistakes occur through not reading enough. :p

The thread I showed you contains the ROM,firmware you will need to successfully install ARHD 6.6.2

Read it carefully...

:)
[HTC Sensation] sale52:
Finally managed to root again, post #2 did the trick. Once again thank you trkaaa. :)

---------- Post added at 10:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:17 PM ----------

Thanks for the link malybru but I think that's enough for today. I will start fresh tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] sickorwuut:
I got **Security Warning** and reflashed the RUU but it fails and says signature error? Any suggestions
[HTC Sensation] sickorwuut:
Here's what it reads
[HTC Sensation] neopi21:
thanks
[HTC Sensation] jra89027:
Im buying this phone. Which use to ne rooted and run custom roms. But he unroited to sell it. How do i know if s is still of or on?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Power off,then power on while holding volume button down.

The screen will show s-on or s-off.

:)
[HTC Sensation] justsahid:
Guys,

I have one htc sensation with hboot 1.23.0000 S-on and unlocked bootloader

Am able to install any recovery like cwm or extTouch

Have been trying to install with no success have tried multiple ics roms none of them worked,

only rom worked was realstockexperience with android 2.3.3 in which browser doesn't work

Can anybody suggest which rom can work for me
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
do a factory reset , and flash the boot.img for each rom you install using fastboot

you should be able to install all GB Roms ( Sense 3.5 , more compatible ) or maybe GB with sense 3

you should be able to install ICS Android 4.0.1 only , means any Custom rom with firmware 3.12

and of course 3.12.x.x RUU specific for your cid

you will not be able to install Android 4.0.3 Roms ( any firmware that have hoot 1.27 ) , means firmware 3.24 , 3.30 , 3.32
[HTC Sensation] f4rell09:
hello everybody

just a simple question for anyone who can help?,i was just wondering if i still need to run revolutionary as this is what it says on my bootloader!attach pics? any ideas guys thanks,,i just want to have root access,,any suggestions,,thanks again..my phone htc sensation xe,,running ics..totally stock,,,thanks guys,, i hope im on the right thread?as far as i can see,my phone is s-off already!
[HTC Sensation] justsahid:
You dont need to run revolutionary any more, just install recovery (if not already) and then any custom. ROm they all are rooted or just follow the OP to permanent root ur phone..
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you don't need to run revolutionary again , you are S-OFF

you installed an ICS RUU , this RUU :

replaced you custom recovery with stock recovery

deleted the SU ( root ) when installing official software on system Partition

replaced your unlocked hboot 1.27.1100 with the official locked hboot 1.27.0000 ( and maybe you uses htc dev unlock to unlock the official hboot !!!!!!!!!!! )

my advice to you is :

if you used htc dev to unlock the bootloader , lock it again , it is not needed for S-OFF devices

if you like the official software that much , then flash Rooted OTA by mike here Latest Stock ICS Rom , you will need to flash the unlocked firmware 3.32 first , after flash the OTA , then Flash the Rooting Tools ( includes SU )

or better flash Custom Rom ( i prefer ARHD 6.6.2 ) it includes SU and custom recovery 4EXT

if you don't like my advise , then do the following :

install ICS firmware suitable for your existing software ( as shown in about phone ) to replace this locked hboot 1.27 .0000 with the unlocked 1.27.0000

install Custom Recovery 4EXT to be able to flash SU zip file , then install SU to get root on your existing software
[HTC Sensation] Rhiannon224:
Just use Taco root to downgrade h boot to one supported by revolutionary.
[HTC Sensation] justsahid:
Thanks Trkaaa this really helped and cleared some of my doubts, i was able to install coredroid v 3.3 which is gb with sense 3.5

I am yet to find download link for an ics 4.0.1 let me know if anybody has it..
[HTC Sensation] xDhaha:
I'm stuck on step 2. Have downloaded recover-clockwork-5.0.0.8-pyramid.zip but it h-boot doesnt detect it.

it is on the root of my SD card
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
for custom recovery go here How To Install Custom Recovery

try one of those first

http://vi8.info/HTC-Sensation/Non-Stock-Recovery/
[HTC Sensation] deano309:
If you want to install ICS, then install User-Friendly Firmware 3.32 which will then enable you to install any custom rom of choice.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767

This has a pre-unlocked 1.27.1100 hboot!

Hope this helps :)

---------- Post added at 04:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:04 PM ----------

Official 1.27.0000 can't be downgraded at the moment, regardless of temp root.

JTAG RIFF box is a viable solution for hardware method and there is ongoing work within the forum to downgrade using software method (Looks like they are close!)

:)
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
this member has a wrong s-on on hboot 1.23 , he can't install any firmware, he has to stick with either GB sense 3.5 or maybe sense 3 or Custom Rom 3.12 or RUU 3.12

as for downgrade from hboot 1.27.0000 , this project stated that Downgrade is canceled , and they if succeeded will S-OFF directly without downgrade
[HTC Sensation] deano309:
I see, bummer! :(

There are a few projects promising the S-OFF and/or downgrade soon (If they are genuine ones).

I am one of the lucky ones with a RIFF Box so I can always go back to hboot 1.18.0000 if I should need to (I was so happy when they added the Sensation to the supported devices list that I promptly updated to official and then downgraded just to see if it was true!) -I now consider it such a useful, versatile tool which saves me from the limitations imposed by new firmware updates.

As always, there are people with the ability to bypass most securities so it is only a matter of time for the unlucky ones on 1.27.0000 until they get it unlocked!

Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] FnH84:
Trying to S-off (Got ICS update) but I get an error saying my device wth HBOOT 1.27 is not supported... Now what?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry.

There is not much you can do until 1.27 IS supported.

:)
[HTC Sensation] FnH84:
Ok thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
no you can't S-OFF yet , But you can Root

Go here to know your available Alternative if solution doesn't Come or work 4191
[HTC Sensation] f4rell09:
First of all thanks for advice..where can.i. get ics firmware suitable for.my phone? So are you saying that iam on locked hboot 1.27.0000..

The only thing i want at the moment.is to get root access and flash a different recovery as iam on stock recovery..as far i can understand im s-off, so i can just flash a recovery.but i tried to flash recovery thru bootloader but it wouldnt let me..always says wrong image..does this have to do with the hboot being locked...?im just confused bcoz it says unlocked highlighted in pink on my bootloader..??
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
yes , you can flash Custom recovery and ICS Custom Roms

don't be confused , i explained it before 1.27.0000 is because you flashed an RUU , hboot 1.27.0000 is showing unlocked most probably because of using htc dev or super tool ( which is not needed because you are S-OFF ) , after flashing ICS Firmware you will have 1.27.1100 unlocked

if you used htc dev or super tool to make the bootloader unlocked , then relock bootloader again and then flash the ICS Rom and firmware

locked hboot means you can't use fastboot

write

commands , like flashing recovery !

in bootloader screen , if it displays on top :

Revolutionary in Pink , then you have the Revolutionary unlocked hboot v1.17.1111 or 1.27.1100

locked in Pink , then you have an original locked hboot like 1.18 or 1.27.0000

Unlocked in Pink , then someone unlocked the original locked hboot above by using htc dev , or super tool ,... etc

Relocked in Pink , then someone relocked the unlocked bootloader above , and when relocked it will not show " locked " anymoe , it will show " relocked " to reflect that you have unlocked your bootloader before

Installing ICS

first i suggest to start with ICS ARHD 6.6.2 ( developer of the rom and firmware Package is the same , more compatibility ) , then later on you can choose the ICS rom you like

Download ICS Custom Rom , i prefer ARHD as a start here http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1098849

Download super wipe , it is in the same ARHD link

Download Firmware version suitable for the ICS Rom version , choose the firmware Package according to you cid here User Friendly Firmware Upgrade , it also includes how to know your cid

install Recovery ( 4EXT Recovery which is required by a lot of ICS Roms for choices during installation like kernel and processor speed , ...etc )

recovery is here Guide for installing Both Custom / Stock Recovery ( Downloads and Methods )

try this first http://vi8.info/HTC-Sensation/Non-Stock-Recovery/ ( use Method 2 )

if you still have problem ,then super cid before using Method 2 , use this Guide to super cid here Guide to S-Off, Unlocking, Root, etc in step 4

ICS installation Guides are

User Friendly Firmware Upgrade

How To Flash ICS 3.32 Firmware & ARHD 6.5x ICS Rom

Difference between two guide is the sequence of flashing , the first Guide flashes the Rom First then the Firmware , the second Guide do it in the opposite flashing Firmware first then the Rom

i installed ICS as follows

put the three file on the root of your SD Card

from home screen booted into recovery

flashed super wipe zip ( it will wipe and reboot back to recovery by itself )

flashed the ARHD Rom in recovery

reboot from recovery into bootloader ( if it give a black screen , then remove Battery , put it back , and boot into bootloader by press and hold volume downd then press and hold power )

when it booted into bootloader it asked to update , i choose yes

done

hope i cleared every thing you asked for , good luck
[HTC Sensation] FnH84:
Really sorry about these noob questions again, but I did the official un-lock of the hboot via htc dev. Am I rooted now, or what the heck are the benefits of it?? lol
[HTC Sensation] f4rell09:
hello again

i manage to flash a custom recovery through fastboot,,tried flashing su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip as i followed the guide from xl viper lx on how to permanently root ,,i have flash it successfully,but still dont have root access,,i have check it with root checker,,what could i have done wrong??any advice ,,thanks again