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[HTC Sensation] hytl:
My HTC Sensation is dead. It ran out of battery and now it won't take any charge. I think I got the CWM problem. I believe I have the blue text version of the CWM 4.0.15 or something like that. I thought that problem was fixed according to the first post.
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
try this

remove and reinsert battery

charge for 15 minutes

remove and reinsert battery

power on
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Good things comes to those who wait, but i think you will have a long wait, there is always the official bootloader unlock.

painless

but i can do this in about 15 minutes tops, thats S-off and flashing recovery and then rooting or flashing a custom rom.

for noobs maybe an hour :P
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
Ok here's where I'm at...

I got S-Off with Revolutionary .3pre7 - no hiccups. Today I decided to test unrooting / getting S-on. It worked perfectly as well.

Now I'm trying to get back to S-Off with the newest, .4pre4, and I keep getting the communication unexpectedly interrupted error. The odd part is that it appears it's done something... it says "Pyramid PVT SHIP S-Off RL" - just nothing about Revolutionary...

If I have S-Off, should I try flashing CWM? Is this b/c of the Super CID "switching" I had to do earlier to get S-On?? Some guidance would be greatly appreciated...

PS - there is nothing that should be messing with the usb connection, and I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling HTC drivers, as well as using different usb ports... fastboot is also off in the power settings.

PS2 - getvar cid shows the 11111111
[HTC Sensation] hytl:
I tried that but it didn't work. I followed this and got my sensation working again. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16271098&postcount=2

Is it safe to reflash the CWM from Step 2 (version 4.0.1.4) again?
[HTC Sensation] Dano79:
Worked like a charm thanks. I think it runs better than rom manager recovery.
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
what is Tmo US's CID before changing it to 11111111? I'm assuming it's the same across the carrier for all Sensation 4G's? Is that something we could change back the same way we change it back to 3 or 11111111? Is there any risk of doing that with revolutionary s-off?
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
Does anyone know if Revolutionary would work on a mytouch 4g with the 2.3.4 update? I already rolled back successfully with the fre3vo exploit, but I'm still curious.
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
You used fre3vo after the update and it worked? For me it didn't. What is the file you used and the guide?
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
hello

another question:

why should we use this

"1. Follow Step 4 above to get SuperCID - Skip if you already have it"

in step_5 (back to s-on), since we are going to use our official ruu? although we do not need that in step_4 , it seems that we need that to s-on.. why? and what 111111 means in CID.....?
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
Enjoy!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1178912﻿

[GUIDE] Downgrade G2 (2.3.3) & DZ (2.3.3) & mT4g (2.3.4) w/ S-ON to Stock Froyo
[HTC Sensation] Jesushasadroid:
everytime open up the revolutionary tool I just keep saying waiting for devices . I have adb installed I don't have htc sync installed .I installed the htc drivers . I cannot get it to work
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
hi guys, i have a question.

by doing s-off, is it consist of eng s-off and radio s-off?

TIA
[HTC Sensation] Keupie:
I beleive it's T-MOB010.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1195475

Here you can find almost all CID codes.
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
So this guide for s-on is not for everyone? How can we find the code of my phone? And i should put it in supercid in step 5 instead 111111. Is it ok?
[HTC Sensation] Keupie:
This guide is for everyone, to write superCID and install any stock rom you like from any carrier you have to fill in 111111 at step 5. I wrote my CID to HTC__E11 wich is the dutch HTC cid becasue for now i just want to install the stock 1.45.401.2 rom instead of the Vodafone branded 1.45.162.1 so i will receive OTA updates straight from HTC instead of Vodafone.

If you want to check the current cid, take a look at step 10 of the guide

Please correct me when i'm wrong guys?
[HTC Sensation] Keupie:
Another question:

When i install the stock shipped rom 1.35........ from HTC Europe via RUU. Will i be able to update OTA to 1.45.401.2 and still keep my S-off??
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Supercid allows you to flash a ROM from any carrier. So tmous can flash eu etc. Or to just debrand.

S on is for those people who might want to return their phone or send it to HTC for repair. S on means it warranty is guaranteed
[HTC Sensation] Keupie:
Did i also debrand my phone when i wrote cid to HTC__E11 (dutch HTC)?
[HTC Sensation] Hattori_Hanso:
where to save the backup files the CWR?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Debrand means u change it rom. So if u had tmous or Vodafone. When u switch on. U would see their logo. By installing an unbranded Rom. U eliminate the carriers name from Ye phone. Thus u r debranded meaning u r not attached to any carrier branding
[HTC Sensation] Keupie:
Thanks for the fast reply. So when i change my rom to a shipped pyramid rom for example 1.35.etc. will i still be able to receive OTA updates for that rom, or do i need to update with RUU.exe to get the stock and official 1.45.401.2 rom?
[HTC Sensation] frezd:
Root, S-OFF, SuperCID = Desimlock as well ?

Hi Guys,

Just to be sure, if you are root, S-OFF and supercid, it does not mean that we can use any network we want ? I am on Orange for the moment ...

Thanks for your reply.

Best,
[HTC Sensation] mattdub1:
make sure fastboot is turned off on phone power settings and DEBUGGING IS ON in the applications>development settings
[HTC Sensation] mattdub1:
same exact thing happened to me... it worked perfectly with the first revolutionary version... i returned that phone and got a new one after the new revolutionary was out... rooted yesterday but kept getting exact same error... when i looked in recovery screen though mine says s off revolutionary so somehow it worked even thou8gh i had error message... now stock rooted successfully... id say go for superuser next if your phone says you have s off
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Which drivers did you install? If it's the ones from the 2nd post, try these - http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
[HTC Sensation] mattdub1:
check your recovery screen at the top, this happened to me a bunch of times before i realized that it said revolutionary s off even though i kept getting this error and did everything you did
[HTC Sensation] Jesushasadroid:
fastboot is uncheck and off...debugging is on...i have temp root...does that make a difference...
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
Yeah it was weird - every time I got the error, I just re-ran it again, and it would automatically proceed to the next step... so even though it took a bit longer, it actually WAS working - it was very odd!
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
So if I'm S-Off with Revolutionary, is there any risk to me changing the CID to that? Or heck, any benefit for that matter? Right now my CID is 11111111 since I did the Super CID, but after learning a little bit more, I realize I don't need that... Still trying to wrap my head around how all of that ties together... IF it ties together. ;)
[HTC Sensation] allhailcardiel:
Hope I can get some help with my issue here...

I am following everything step by step. I am using copy and paste to enter my beta key, and am still getting "invalid beta key" on 2 different Sensations.

As far as the Serial Number I have entered my device IMEI, and device Serial Number that i found in the settings in my phone(s). :confused:

Any suggestions?

Thank You.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Make sure you enter the serial number and hboot version correctly. When running revoutionary.exe with the phone connected, this info is displayed. Also make sure that you are using the latest version of the tool available. Some users had downloaded an older version and then returned to use it, but the beta key generated seems to be version dependent also.
[HTC Sensation] allhailcardiel:
Awesome. I uninstalled then re-installed revolutionary, and it worked right away!
[HTC Sensation] hytl:
My phone battery died and I couldn't get it to charge because of the CWM. I got it fixed and now I want to flash the CWM again but which one is the right one? Should I flash the one from Step 2 on this guide or just get the ROM manager from Market and run it to get 4.0.1.5? Which one is the one that can be charged if the battery is completely died? Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Use the one from Step 2. It has blue text and the word "revolutionary" in the middle of the screen (v 4.0.1.4).
[HTC Sensation] Mad_Wolf:
My sensation went to local service and they sent me the phone back with the 2.3.4 update... I had no root or s-off

So If I wanna root and s-off what should I dot with the 2.3.4
[HTC Sensation] mrg02d:
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but didnt Alpharev update Revolutionary to work with the 2.3.4 update? I believe you just choose your new HBOOT from their list and away you go.

Matt
[HTC Sensation] daarrheel:
ok so I entered the beta key in wrong cause I didnt read the part where its case sensative <smack> it aborted and now when I try to launch the revolutionary.exe it just goes away right away. so what do I do? also I did try to download it again
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Yes, the tool has been updated to run on 1.18.0000, but it seems a few people are having problems getting it to work 100%

Try this - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16674581&postcount=1568
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
so you say that, no matter what official htc phone rom i have , i should put cid as 11111 and then install the ruu of my official rom? no problem???
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
You need to put cid as 11111111. This is a super cid and with that you can install any official rom.
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
Ok
[HTC Sensation] xHVGx:
:confused:Ok, so I've been trying this s-off method with no success. Revolutionary runs and stays in "Waiting for device", I installed the HTC Drivers tried both the ones provided here and also the ones that come in the SD card but so far nothing. My PC does not have HTC Sync installed which I know its not supposed to be installed.

But I just ran out of ideas of what could possibly have gone wrong. Any help???:confused:
[HTC Sensation] Towle:
If I have tmous does it matter which tmous RUU I use to return to s-on?
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
No, you should be fine.
[HTC Sensation] marscandybars:
I have Tmo US. It just keeps saying waiting for device when i run revolutionary. I also tried installing the HTC drivers... help?
[HTC Sensation] esincho:
u tried or u did install the drivers?
[HTC Sensation] AnGeL_WiT_SiNs:
help

yes im new to the sensation and ive read posts on how to root...i went ahead and did the method and the tool finds my device and all..it goes threw the process where it will boot up my phone on fastboot...then it will reboot to fastboot again..and then on the thirst reboot it will say

communications with the phone unexpectly interrupted Try again

Press (almost) any key to exit
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
u r connecting it in sync mode

uninstall anything u have on ur pc that connects to your phone
[HTC Sensation] marscandybars:
been doing this to me too. Any tips anyone?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
if you go to revolutionary's documentation page. it mentions

The program hangs when “waiting for the system to settle.” -OR- the program says “Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted.”

Uninstall any programs that may connect to the phone over USB and automatically sync. Specifically, we have had interference from HTC Sync and Doubletwist in the past; other programs may also cause trouble. Try reinstalling the drivers, if all else fails (or use Linux, which has a 99% less sucky USB stack).
[HTC Sensation] marscandybars:
i don't have any associated programs and I tried it on 3 computers???
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
i remember a fix for this postaed a few pages back, ill try dig it out in the morning
[HTC Sensation] szafran81:
Hi,

I have a rooted Sensation (without SuperCID step). But I can't do the latest OTA update to 2.3.4 (using stock ROM - after DLing the update and restarting I'm getting a screen with adrobot and a big exclamation in a triangle). What do I need to do to get this update working ? (do I need to revert to S-on ?)

Szafran
[HTC Sensation] AnGeL_WiT_SiNs:
okay now my phone had s off and the tool prompt me to install clockwork so i said yes and it installed successfully ..but then it leaves me in fast boot ..what do i do next..it doesnt have the option to boot into recovery..

EDit: never mind i figured it out
[HTC Sensation] xHVGx:
Yes, I've tried HTC Sync mode, storage disk and just charge modes... I actually have nothing that connects to it installed, the only thing I tried installing are the drivers...

Should I uninstall those and try it again?
[HTC Sensation] vegetaleb:
Noob question: Do I have to supercid to get full root?
[HTC Sensation] rust1n:
will this work on tmobiles 2.3.4 ota
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
What kind of problems? Is it no work finally?
[HTC Sensation] subhramani:
Ok... here's what happened.

I bought the Sensation which came with HBOOTversion 1.17.0008. I ran the Revolutionary tool, flashed recovery, flashed SU and everything was alright.

So, after all this, I realized that I will NOT be able to run the OTA after rooting and S-off. So I thought I'll S-ON again and I did.

NOW, my HBOOT version has changed to 1.17.0011 and its S-ON. But the Revolutionary tool is NOT working for some reason. Not sure if its because of the HBOOT version. So I cant S-OFF or root the phone again.

When I run the tool, it reboots the phone to bootloader, and again and when it tries to reboot 'yet again', I get a message "Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try again." and it aborts.

I'm not stuck and not able to do anything. Please help :-/
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Which drivers did you install? If only the ones from the 2nd post, try the drivers from the Revolutionary site. Also ensure that you have fastboot unchecked (Settings>Power) and USB Debugging turned on (Settings>Applications>development). If you are still struggling try different usb cables, different ports or even another pc.
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Some users are getting a message "Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try again." and it aborts. There have been a few posts lately with this problem and it seems like it's possibly either the newer version of Revolutionary or the new hboot. Not sure which one though, or if anyone has successfully resolved this issue. Sorry can't be clearer as I didn't have the problem.
[HTC Sensation] manuelkuhs:
Restoring original ROM...

Possibly a noob question...

Immediately after rooting my Sensation and BEFORE installing any other ROMs I did a NAND backup.

Is it possible to restore this AND have S-ON again?
[HTC Sensation] subhramani:
Yes you can. Restore your backed up ROM from recovery and then follow the S-ON procedure.
[HTC Sensation] manuelkuhs:
Thank you.

So restoring my backup of my original ROM will replace the installing RUU step in the S-ON procedure?
[HTC Sensation] subhramani:
Oh no it wont. Sorry, I dont know what I was thinking when I replied. My bad :P

Nope.. I dont think you will be able to retain your backed up ROM when you are going back to S-ON. Because once you are back to S-ON, you wont have a recovery, so there is nothing you can restore back again.
[HTC Sensation] manuelkuhs:
OK cheers thanks, that's kinda what I suspected:/

No biggy though because the only reason I wanted to do that for was to find out what my original ROM version was, but I can do that by restoring the backup and checking, and then doing S-ON procedure as normal.
[HTC Sensation] aramis73:
HELP!

Unfortunately my Sensation is Bricked after return to S-ON from S-OFF! Can I do something to turn it on?
[HTC Sensation] Jesushasadroid:
I cannot get the su zip to flash. keeps giving me the message installation aborted . I tried to flash it 3 times* still doesn't install . follow the steps I got s off. flash recovery , but the super user won't flash ..I cant root don't know what the problem is
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
Flash a custom rom. SU is included
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
does anyone know about this issue??

i have hboot 1.18 and i would like to try revolutionary and want to be able to complete it..

is there anyone who succeed it, having hboot 1.18?
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
Regarding the error "Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. Try again."...

This happened to me - Sensation 4G. I got it every time it was in Fastboot and would attempt the first reboot BACK into Fastboot... same spot every time. I've run into one other guy that was getting the error at that spot. If you're getting the error at that spot, reboot your phone, unplug/replug into your computer, and run again. Basically, it's working, you just have to reboot and run it again at each step. First time you keep S-On, second time you get S-Off, third time you get Revolutionary S-Off, and 4th time it says "you already have S-Off, want to download/flash CWM?" and you're good to go... it's odd, but it works.
[HTC Sensation] emm_stra:
So it finally work having the update 2.3.4 with hboot 1.18. Right?
[HTC Sensation] EddyOS:
Exact same thing happened to me, I reported it on the Revo website in the feedback box. Bit of a PITA but at least it works
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
So if i stop at the second time" i get S-Off " . and not proceed to third time "Revolutionary S-Off".. is there any problem?
[HTC Sensation] marscandybars:
reboot as in pull out the battery and run rev tool again or reboot from Hboot menu? So put the beta key in every time? Cuz I've done this like 10 x... :/ Seems to always get comm error when it tries to access in fastboot.

If i just put reboot in Hboot menu it will say "waiting for device" in rev tool.
[HTC Sensation] jntdroid:
@mars: I only rebooted from the bootloader, never had to do a battery pull. And yes, beta key every time...

@gf7800: you need to proceed to the revolutionary s-off

@emm_stra: I was on 2.3.3, hboot .2008 I believe (Sensation 4G)
[HTC Sensation] marscandybars:
15th time is a charm... jesus... LOL... thanks!
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
Is it important to proceed to revolutionary s-off as i installed CWM recovery successfuly and rooted , flash custom rom and radio .though i stopped before third attempt "only show s-off not revolutionary s-off yet".should i rerun revolutionary ?
[HTC Sensation] bakron1:
I have an HTC Sensation and I Downloaded the files from the revolutionary website and have the proper unlock key info after I filled out the forum.

I have installed all the HTC device drivers correctly and have the HTC Sync mode enabled and everytime I try and run the revolutionary.exe program, a black command window just flashes and nothing happens.

I am running windows xp pro. I have double checked and all the drivers are installed and windows is seeing the phone. I am stuck!!!! Any help would be appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] Jesushasadroid:
sorry guys...im all good..installed busybox

all good rooted and ready to rock...installed busybox through titanium

even though when i flash su zip and it said installion aborted...still had root...just had to install busybox...
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Does it turn on at all?
[HTC Sensation] xjacko:
I get the same problem with the black window flash then it dissapears from the revolutionary I downloaded today, I found a version I had downloaded a few days ago and that works but when I enter the beta key I get 'invalid beta key aborting' Any ideas I'm stuck too, as well as being a noob.
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
Uninstall then reinstall revolutionary .
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
What does "FAILED - Go have some lemonade!" mean?
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
OP: Just write super CID to my unbranded Sensation , Should i rewrite original CID in order to receive official OTA .

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ClydeB1:
There's a couple of posts over the last 2 pages or so with users with the same problem. the solution seems to be to reboot and run again. Check out the last few pages for the details.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Hm, when I rebooted into the bootloader, it says I have Revolutionary S-OFF. Also, when I try to run Revolutionary, it tells me I already have S-OFF and asks me if I want to install CWM. Does it mean it actually worked?
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
Definitely .
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
Whew, I was scared for awhile. Thanks man. :D
[HTC Sensation] potblack2win:
Can anyone confirm whether they have gone back to root. S-ON and No Clockwork using teh method in the first post
[HTC Sensation] stuart0001:
nvr mind

10 chars
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
I can confirm . Successfuly done.
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
I updated to 2.3.4 OTA and I still have S-OFF, but it says *** LOCKED *** on the top. Does this mean anything?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
Yes. You may although I'm sure it should pick up without
[HTC Sensation] skpManiac:
read the post properly m8, you need to open a command promt (DOS BOX), goto RUN and type CMD to open it, then c: (ENTER) cd \adb (ENTER) then type revolution

or whatever & wherever you put your files.

Also ensure you have USB Debugging turned ON on the phone or it will NOT work!!
[HTC Sensation] gf7800:
you still can flash CWM recovery , root..etc ;)

[HOW-TO] ROOT TMOUS OTA 2.3.4 (if you lost root)
[HTC Sensation] akamustang:
I'm no expert, but will try to explain it as I understand

Revolutionary gives you radio s-off and a custom hboot

2.3.4 ota itself contains an hboot which has built-in HTC's unlocking ability

So by updating you have lost the Revolutionary hboot, but not lost s-off (because it is radio not label)

It will say LOCKED at the top because you have not unlocked using the HTC unlock

What does the HTC unlock do?

Well ofc it gives s-off, but also sounds like it will unlock some extra hboot features

What are these features?

Good question, I'm not 100% sure, but presumable extra fastboot commands

Do I need these extra features/commands to run a custom recovery (CWM) and flash roms etc?

Again I'm not too sure, perhaps you can say if you can access CWM or not

The Revolutionary hboot already contains these extra features so if they are needed you can either re-flash Revolutionary hboot or unlock HTC stylie

If anything I have said is incorrect and someone else knows better then please respond and put the facts straight for us :D
[HTC Sensation] potblack2win:
Help

Hi,

I decided to go back to S-ON on my Vodafone UK Sensation. So I followed the guide Flashed Stock ROM 1.24.161, removed clockwork, now back

s-on working

Now when doing a software update its not giving me the prompt to update to 2.3.4. Why is this?

Is it something to do with the super CID? Help!
[HTC Sensation] akamustang:
Have a look under "Home > Menu > Settings > About Phone"

IIRC there is a check for updates option in there
[HTC Sensation] potblack2win:
I've clicked on Check now and it says your phone is up to date:

Im on: 1.24.161 Vodafone stock

confused?

Tried manual OTA update and it gives me E: clockwork/recovery error. AMYTHIGN else I can do?
[HTC Sensation] bakron1:
I appreciate all the help with trying to get S=Off and Root my HTC Sensation, but being a Mac user, it's a pain in the neck using VMWare with Windows.

I will just wait until HTC releases the update to unlock to bootloader and then I can use fastboot on my Mac.
[HTC Sensation] kurichichan:
i got it now

ty for helping me :)
[HTC Sensation] tissimo:
Hmm, I just tried this, my phone says S-Off but still Hboot 1.17.0008?
[HTC Sensation] xl VipeR lx:
TRY flashing clockwork
[HTC Sensation] christop911:
F***k i am brick my sensation

:( anyone know if i can oportunity of revive my phone?????