yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] event2000:
No i actually just want to flash the stock asia rom, since i need chinese input, which my european rom does not provide.

i will try it again a few times, but the strange thing is, its actually booting into fastboot and waiting for an input, but somehow the tool doesnt notice this. Or at least checks at the wrong moments.

I did a factory reset and tried again, no luck. Will try again few more times later.

UPDATE: After a few more times it suddenly said "S-OFF" on the fastboot screen, even the tool said i should start it new again. From there on i could follow the guide, although using adb also didnt work for me, just put the zip file on the SD card.

Thanks alot for this guide!! Really Really Nice!
[HTC Sensation] dazza_84:
hi, thanks for a great guide.

i have a problem though, im trying to change my cid from 11111111 to htc_001 but when i write it in adb it says infofail error invalid cid.

now i cant for the life of me find out how to change to htc_001??

any help would be great

many thanks
[HTC Sensation] crx4xharder:
I have s=on and security warning in the bootloader. Can't boot or run ruu because im s=on and have version 1.45.401.2 tmous. Might be smart to add the need to downgrade before s=on in the op...

Edit: haha kind of inadvertently says to flash an RUU first. My bad.
[HTC Sensation] flowserver:
I need 2.3.4

which is the most current rom to download? Europe? asia? vodafone? orange? 1.45.401.2? 1.35.666.1? My sensation is Z710a ..
[HTC Sensation] imblfmstr:
You should write ur new CID as HTC__001

there are two underscores (_) as the CID is of 8 characters

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When it says waiting for fastboot...u should press the power key on phone

your phone will reboot and the boot screen will now read S-off on the top

Hope it helps, same was the problem with me. I tried 5 times to notice this thing

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I have an unbranded Sensation in India

Did the S-off, installed Recovery and then flashed permanent root.

Now installed a Custom ROM and using it fine.

But now I have a hardware problem, the earphone volume is very less and my phone hangs a lot on some games, want to take the phone to service center.

To reflash to stock ROM I downloaded the RUU for Asia which matched my phone stats. Now should I simply run the RUU exe file or will have to play with CID also.

Can somebody please guide. I simply need to reflash my unbranded phone with official unbranded ROM

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] bobotski:
Thanks for the guide! Now using an unbranded HTC Sensation!
[HTC Sensation] babak_1274:
Heil HERO

Thanks Bro.

You are a hero
[HTC Sensation] EPgoat:
i'm trying to turn my device back to s-on. On the S-ON section you mention a file. On step 2 you mention: Enter the command: "cd C:\platform-tools" (Or whatever location you copied the folder to earlier. What folder are you talking about? thank you
[HTC Sensation] the.reverser:
was trying S-ON, Now phone is not turning on (trapped)

I was trying S-on

Did step 6.Enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3". (Thanks Dazweeja)

Then Did Step 7 :Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader"

My Screen got blank(black but screen was lit)

I waited it stated there, then I removed Battery.

and put it back ... Now my phone is not Turning on at all ...

I was putting S-on as I need to send it to T-mobile.

Previously I Did Revoluationary and S-off...

After this I tried connecting it to my computer it makes sound as it found something on USB but my phone us not coming up. I wanat stock Tmobile back on it to have my warrenty other wise they will charge my account.

Can any one help. any small but quick help will be appreciated greatly.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] alexp999:
It refers to the folder in step 8 of that section.

Did you follow the rest of the guide first to restore a stock ROM?
[HTC Sensation] the.reverser:
Well after Step 7 it should turn on but it is not getting turn on.

when I am connecting it to computer it is being recognise as QHSUSB_DLOAD

and no proper driver is found for (find some here on xda but no help)

If device is not getting turn on.

I could not go ahead with rest of guide as it is not getting turn on after step 7 ..
[HTC Sensation] alexp999:
No what I mean is, did you flash to a stock ROM first, before you followed the part about S-ON.
[HTC Sensation] irulesoha:
I'm having some problems with this step for getting to S-ON:

6. Enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3". (Thanks Dazweeja)

When I type this command, it says "'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."

I have followed the steps prior, used the PG58 method to install a stock rom. Now I just need to get S-ON back to get my screen fixed.

Thanks for any help!
[HTC Sensation] cgingermany:
I'm having the same issue, it says "fastboot not recognized as command etc"
[HTC Sensation] cgingermany:
Thanks again! I did it this way and voila! I appreciate what you guys do thanks again

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Hey man, I fixed it by re-reading the instructions lol! I missed a step where you/we are supposed to go into the tools folder and copy the .exe fastboot and copy it to the "platform-tools" folder and voila. BTW, Im using windows 7
[HTC Sensation] :
I have the same issue, after I ran "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" phone does not turn back on. Anyway to flash the stock ROM after this? Thanks for the help
[HTC Sensation] sszz:
Bricked during 'stock'-ing device

Hey Guys,

Do you have any idea what to do when this happens during resetting to factory state?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19558747&postcount=2956

Please help if you have any idea.

Thank you.
[HTC Sensation] 30Glock:
where is the tools folder and the platform-tools folder located?
[HTC Sensation] r1mick:
Help.. I have the same issue.. I was running Revolution HD 3.6.8 XE and was going to return it to the stock Telstra ROM.. (I have the PG58IMG.ZIP)

I had not flashed the PG518IMG.ZIP back (Did I miss that you were supposed to do that first?)

I now have a possibly bricked phone? with no driver for "qhsusb_dload" in Windows Device Manager..

Is this recoverable at all?
[HTC Sensation] Neutrino22:
Same thing happened to me 3 weeks ago. Phone stuck in "qhsusb_dload" mode. There was nothing I could do about it other than phone my carrier and tell them it just stopped working.

They sent my a new HTC Sensation. How lucky was I?
[HTC Sensation] vasujahagirdar:
flashing from t-mobile rom to india,BSNL-GSM

hi friends,

i have sensation sim unlocked T-mobile device,using BSNL sim ,INDIA.(GSM),i did S-off and rooted.Now can i have a stock Rom from INDIA,if so how plz guide me.read a lot of posts and got confused.and also can i get the official updates for india rom??

never mind i did supercid and flashed stock rom for india.working well.but my problm i got an security update which im not able to update.what to do ??
[HTC Sensation] namila007:
great post..thank you :D
[HTC Sensation] motoyola:
first of you need what CID of India Sensation is using. Then go to post #1 and follow how to change cid. Once you have successfully change your cid flash the ROM you have.
[HTC Sensation] Kwal:
Hey guys, i got just one question:

I am currently running the ROM ARHD 6.2.1 on my HTC sensation XE (with the firmware 3.24).

I want to come back on the stock ROM and i wonder if i need to change the firmware before to do that.

Thanks by advance for any answer.

P.S: i apologize for my poor eng' :x
[HTC Sensation] shpetimi:
Can anyone tell me if revolutionary will s-off my htc sensation hboot 1.18.0000 because when i try to s-off revolutionary method says (failed to get root) if revolutionary can s-off hboot 1.18.0000 can anoyone post any step by step tutorial because this is not working to me on windows 7 x86 my sensation ( android 2.3.4 software number 1.52.720.3 radio 10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M) THANKS
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
[ Soleved ] successful Firmware Downgrade (Also OTA Downgrade ) and successful S-OFF

[ Soleved ] You need to downgrade your Software ,

follow the link at the bottom of the post

for successful software Downgrade ( and also OTA downgrade ) , ( Proved working on 1.52 and a successful S-off )

Revolutionary supports hboot 1.18 and also 2.3.4 ( Proved ) ,

software number 1.52.720.3 ( which is a recent OTA ) it is causing this . ( it acts same as new htc drivers in Preventing revolutionary from doing S-off ) ,

if this is the case ,

you need to downgrade your software by installing an older rom

Revolutionary Method ( Gingerbread )

Video link for very detailed instructions ( for htc Incredible 2 phone ,it is for gingerbread also ) ,

Procedure is the same , Only difference is you have to replace any required information " name and bootloader " and downloads " recovery " to fit sensation

, Link is here

uninstall htc new drivers

and htc Sync , and use the

old htc drivers

(v 3.0.0.007) mentioned in revolutionary page ( for windows users ) ,New htc drivers prevent Revolutionary from doing its job ( Proved ).

revolutionary page is here

Old htc driver download link for HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

if you are using htc dev unlock method , you have to re-lock your bootloader before using revolutionary

run Revolutionary as administrator

remove any conflicting software ( like Verizon vcast ) ,remove any conflicting APK from your device , disable any firewall or antivirus , use a different clean browser without the add-on extensions , clean browser cache

Copy and Paste in cmd

Better to avoid typing , use copy and Paste

see attached photo , right click top toolbar and select edit then paste or copy

helpful links for Alternatives and more informations ( Also for firmware Downgrade , and Latest OTA Downgrade , and get successful s-off after downgrade ) :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21922297&postcount=1 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21922297#post21922297 Software or OTA Downgrade and do first time S-OFF , Also Solve wrong S-on

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1469428 htc dev method and wifi error

Press thanks Button for this Post
[HTC Sensation] shpetimi:
Thanks i will try today
[HTC Sensation] shpetimi:
Tell me i need to clean browser cache on phone or pc and if (PC) i have google crome do i need to remove and to work with internet explorer only
[HTC Sensation] aygul12345:
many thanks mate! :D
[HTC Sensation] satboi:
great post..thank you :)
[HTC Sensation] bonesy:
DONT BLOODY QUOTE THE OP MAN!

Anyone downgraded from 3.24 firmware using a Stock GB RUU?
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
ya ,

Successful Impelementation by 2 users

User 1 : [FONT=&quot]jntdroid [/FONT]

Thanks - My main concern was the the ruu.exe would see the "different" image (3.24), but it had no problem flashing over it.

sorry for the delay... haven't been online much today:

hboot is 1.18.0000 - was immediately after flashing 1.50, and still is (obviously)

wifi seems fine, but I never had issues before, so I'm not a good test for that

I was S-Off, but did writesecureflag 3 to go S-on, and yes, lost recovery, and it was a brand new /system, so most definitely lost su

Hope that helps! About to root/s-off again with Revolutionary, just wanted to make sure I could get back to pure stock with S

User 2 : master3don

Thank Trkaaa,

it was the the RUU...

I ended up doing what the other person did and went back to the stock rom, it got the radio to work again, but I still don't have 4g speed, but at least I have a cell signal again.

Still working on getting my 4g speed back.
[HTC Sensation] bonesy:
Thanks :-) using the RUU threw a load of errors mainly usb connection so i just extracted ROM.zip and flashed in hboot (renaming to PG58IMG.zip) now she's al reay for returns to put new shiny screens on her :-) beter not come back with a blue tint!
[HTC Sensation] Muikkuman:
Does the change CID and set S-ON steps work on HTC Desire HD? As i want to get S-ON and return to orginal CID for my country.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
Glad it worked

always use

old htc drivers

from revolutionary Page HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

before that uninstall htc sync , and also uninstall new htc drivers that are installed with it ( new drivers Proved preventing a lot of things including revolutionary )

run as administrator , remove conflicting software from PC and Phone ,and if needed disable AV
[HTC Sensation] ayoi92:
where can I download platform-tools to s-on my device?
[HTC Sensation] mykiss4u:
Dear My phone permanently Bricked when I Switch my phone from S-Off to S-On

I connect USB

go to ADB

use command

adb devices

adb reboot bootloader " device will restart and boot into fastboot USB

fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootlooader

Now my phone is permenantly Powered Off

In my PC qhsusb_dload drivers begins to download but driver could not be installed

Now my Device in not return to powered on,

Please Help
[HTC Sensation] xdaco:
Download android sdk and latest Java Run Time. Install Java JRE and then SDK . Run Android sdk manager. Install the platform tools from that .

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Follow dexter's thread.
[HTC Sensation] :
OTA Updates?

Hi,

I followed the instructions in this Thread to debrand my sensation. Now I'm waiting for the OTA-Update to ICS. Can I still receive OTA-Updates?

Which CID should I use? (HTC-GER) HTC__102, (HTC-WWE) HTC__001 or the SuperCID 11111111?

Should the Phone be S-On or S-Off?

Or isn't it possible to receive OTAs anymore?

To get my phone s-off i used the htcdev-method.

My Bootloader shows the following informations:

*** RELOCKED ***

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.18.0000

eMMC-boot

I hope you can give me a hint!

grtz warci
​
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
lot of questions here

first is you are not S-OFF , htc dev keeps the device S-ON ( PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL ) , but unlocks some features of bootloader not all of them

if you received an OTA while you are S-ON , you may not be able to S-OFF your device later on , So you should not receive OTA untill you do revolutionary S-OFF first , if you have problem with revolutionary use links in my signature

after S-OFF , i don't know why then you want to receive OTA's , better do the following :

if you want original like Software , then use Stock Rooted Roms ( either for GB or ICS )

look at this Latest Stock ICS Rom

or use usual custom Roms

As for what you need to receive an OTA you need :

to flash an RUU that will give you ( Stock recovery and original hboot ) ,

and Cid should be according to the RUU you used to debrand or your original Cid ,

super cid may or may not allow receiving OTA ( you can try )

go here for how to prepare your device to receive OTA http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1538032
[HTC Sensation] ardom:
I'm currently on ARHD 3.24 Firmware.

If I installed my GB RUU Directly? Is it possible? or do I need to downgrade my Hboot to 1.17 first before I could proceed?

And how will I be doing that then?

Since Downgrading to 1.17 wont allow me to use ICS ARHD. Will I be able to use adb still to proceed?
[HTC Sensation] jstan613:
Thank you!!! Adb was hanging due to the wrong hboot maybe....followed guide and worked perfectly. Sending device back!!
[HTC Sensation] esiemi:
finally decided to debrand :) will it be better to change CID to 001 and install "RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1_Radio_10.43a.90 0 7.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_198179_signed" and then get the OTA to ICS or install ICS RUU "RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.5_Radio_11.69. 3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_246089_signed.exe" straight away?

BTW its on Vodafone UK and gingerbread
[HTC Sensation] GkNs05:
Worked like a charm.

i can honestly say that this is noob proof !
[HTC Sensation] Loïc135:
Hi folks,

First of all, thanks a lot for this great guide that helped me so much.

I have to return my phone for warranty (dust under the screen).

I successfully switched back to the GB firmware with stock hboot, recovery and my carrier CID (VODAP203).

I'M Still s-off at the moment but when I try to see if an update is available in the settings the phone friend to me that I'm up to date.

My FW version is 1.23.163.1 and I saw a branded sensation on 1.45.163.4

So my question is do I have to s-on to see the update or do i have to find the OTA file and flash the update.zip via stock recovery ?

In the second case someone know where I can find it ?

Googled it without success... :(
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you should be able to receive the OTA even if you are S-OFF , as long as the above cid is your original cid

but you can still be able to flash the OTA manually while S-OFF if you like
[HTC Sensation] Loïc135:
Yes, that's what I was tkinking.

But I can't find OTA files anywhere, do you have a clue or a link ?

Thanks for the reply!

Edit: solved my problem by flashing Rom.zip from 1.27.163.1 RUU.

OTA updates made from the phone after that.

Thanks again for this great guide.
[HTC Sensation] monemhamid:
hi,

i am trying to debrand my tmous htc sensation 4g with 1.18 hboot by following the procedure given here. current ruu working on my phone is "ruu_pyramid_tmous_1.50.531.1_radio_10.56.9035.00u_10.14.9035.01_m_release_223976_signed" and i want to go to "RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_hTC_Asia_WWE_3.32.707.10_R_Radio_11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2_release_251503_signed". Are there any intermediate steps like firmware or radio upgrade/flash required before executing the ICS RUU? My phone is already unlocked.

edit: just for information of others, i followed the above mentioned upgrade path and successfully debranded
[HTC Sensation] nisbne:
S-ON

You may want to put your phone back to S-ON after following the rest of this guide, for example if you have reflashed your original rom and want to return it for warranty repair. Thanks to ikhzter thread, we have a way to do this!

1. Open Command Prompt, either Run "cmd" or go to Start, Accesories, Command Prompt

2. Enter the command: "cd C:\platform-tools" (Or whatever location you copied the folder to earlier)

3. Ensure your phone is switched on (regular home screen) and connect it by USB in charging mode (Ensure usb debugging is on settings > applications > development)

4. Enter the command "adb devices". It should come back with list of devices attached and then your serial number.

5. Enter the command "adb reboot bootloader". (You device will restart and boot into fastboot USB)

6. Enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3". (Thanks Dazweeja)

7. Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" or remove & reinsert the battery and press power on while keeping hold of volume down.

8. Bootloader should now read Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL.

9. Remove and reinsert the battery. Press power on as normal

You should now have S-on back and you can return your device or do whatever it is covered again under warranty.

10. IF IT DOESN'T REBOOT and bootloader says ***Security Warning**

Remove and re-insert the battery and go back into bootloader and holding Volume Down +power button select fastboot

11. Run RUU_Pyramid_***.exe to reflash stock rom. (the one you downloaded earlier) and then reboot. It should work now

hey guys i got to step 7 and phone wont turn on now, even when i plug a charger in the the charge light doesnt come on.

any ideas ? i was taking it back for warranty as the screen had few dead pixels

C:\adb>adb devices

List of devices attached

HT17AV601363 device

C:\adb>adb reboot bootloader

C:\adb>fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

... OKAY [ 0.034s]

finished. total time: 0.034s

C:\adb>fastboot reboot-bootloader

rebooting into bootloader... OKAY [ 1.719s]

finished. total time: 1.721s
[HTC Sensation] nisbne:
i also notice now when i plug phone into pc it comes up

QHUSB_DLOAD

does this mean its bricked ?
[HTC Sensation] descb600f:
I have done a thread search but cannot find my HBOOT number mentioned here

I have 1.27.0000

The link does not include anything for my number

I have a Vodafone branded device which I guess is part of my problem.

I have been to the HTCDev site but again the have no instructions for the Vodafone version
[HTC Sensation] descb600f:
Too many pages to read all of them

I have HBOOT 1.27.0000, I'm giving my old phone to my GF and would like to unlock it to allow her to back up the device

The link does not include anything for my number

My phone is Vodafone branded is that part of the problem?
[HTC Sensation] pintycar:
same problem here, please help!

Hi, I have the exact same problem. I was reverting to s-on to send it to warranty because the WiFi stopped working and now this! Please help us.

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I STRONGLY advise anyone against using this method above, until we know why it bricks devices..
[HTC Sensation] ToddeSwe:
Restoring for service steps

Hi!

Have read the guide on how to restore and just wanted to assure me that i've gotten it:

1. Flash the original Firmware 1.17 and then the ROM when S-OFF with Super SID unchanged.

2. Changing the CID to the right one in ADB and then the S-ON thingy in ADB.

Right?

Nervous a bit me are :)

Oh my god, i just noticed the above post... typical :) hope it will be solved in a couple of days...
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
try to flash the original RUU that came with your device again

if you are on hboot 1.18 you can S-OFF again , and then follow this Guide for S-ON Step no 5 here , Guide to S-Off, Unlocking, Root, etc

even your software version is too high for revolutionary to work with , in that case downgrade and S-OFF , go here for details Downgrade S-ON New firmware and GB OTA for Successful Revolutionary first time S-off ( Sensation ) [FONT=&quot]here[/FONT]

many have complained about the S-ON procedure in here

follow this Guide for S-ON Step no 5 here , Guide to S-Off, Unlocking, Root, etc

in brief you need to flash your original RUU that came with the device or very similar

just before

the S-ON command , even it is installed and running

you have to be super cid

follow the Guide very carefully to the letter
[HTC Sensation] asidhowz:
I posted this on another thread but prob more suitable here.. quick question

Is there any point in debranding if I plan on installing Cyanogenmod?

i have a sensation have turned S-off and downloaded opensensation if my phone has vodafone branding ie splashscreen etc will installing cyanogen sensation ics rom debrand the phone also? or do i need to do the whole cid change thing and then install an RUU like in step 19 before installing the latest OpenSensation build?

Thanks for your guide so far! :)
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
there is no point of de-branding when if you are installing custom Roms

it is intended for people want to flash official software " i.e RUU's and OTA "

Custom roms don't change splash screen " they don't flash that area of your phone " , they just change boot animation

you can flash the splash screen alone without the need to flash an RUU , YOU CAN START FROM HERE How To Change The HTC Splash Image ,or flash an RUU , to flash the RUU of your liking you may need to de-brand for worldwide English , or branded if you want specific carrier or region

One good advice , stick to the well known roms , i recommend ARHD , stay away of AOSP and AOKP and sense 4 Roms , they can brick your device easily beyond repair because of some known bugs that could format All internal memory
[HTC Sensation] asidhowz:
Thanks for replying, i really just wanted to get rid of any of the vodafone branding like the startup logo and also want to get rid of any vodafone software on the phone etc whats the best way to do this is would you recommend OpenSensation | Android 4.0.4 | CM9 by Vorbeth?

i have just ota updated to ICS but wanna get rid of anything to do with vodafone.. thanks again for your reply :)
[HTC Sensation] :
Can I flash for warranty cases a ICS RUU?
[HTC Sensation] :
Okay for me it worked just fine. Came from a ICS custom rom flashed Firmware 1.17 --> then RUU --> changed CID --> flashed RUU again --> and then S-ON ;) Thanks for the guide :P