yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
First go here and download touch recovery and put it in fastboot folder on pc

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25687937

Then go to shingers5 post about the new root tool and download that and put it on sd card

Once you've unlocked bootloader, flash recovery 'fastboot flash recovery ******' from command prompt the stars are the name of recovery img... then reboot bootloader, boot into recovery then flash the root tool zip from recovery.

Reboot phone and your done ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] AndroHero:
1) Unlock Bootloader

2) Download .zip attached, Extract recovery_for_1.28.img from the .zip

3) Copy recovery_for_1.28.img to the same folder as fastboot.exe

4) Open a command window (Shift & Right Click)

5 In the command window type in "fastboot flash recovery recovery_for_1.28.img" (without quotes)

6) type "Exit" and disconnect phone

:D
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Root tool in this post for the newer hboot and official updates

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1625841
[HTC Sensation XL] AndroHero:
Sorry i never saw your post before i posted :)
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Thanks Both, i have run out of thanks for today, i have now got Cwm installed, backing up as i type.

Thanks once again.
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Its ok mate don't worry lol ;)

Just a word of warning though to everyone... once on the new update don't forget that the partitions have changed so that the old roms won't show the sdcard up, the vold.fstab needs to be changed in order for them to work. So don't go restoring old backups because they won't work...

There are two ways you can do this reinstall all roms with changed vold.fstab or try to edit the vold.fstab from root explorer (don't know whether this will work not tried it myself yet)

Edit: changing vold.fstab in /system/etc with root explorer confirmed as working, which also means that you should be able to adb it to your phone

Open the vold.fstab and change 33 to 34 and it should be ok
[HTC Sensation XL] rafik_wahby:
Hi,

can i use this method to root the stock ICS Build 2.31.401.2 ?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
You need to go here for new root tool and flash in recovery once you've got that on

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1625841

;)
[HTC Sensation XL] rafik_wahby:
Thanks mate

i will give it a try :)
[HTC Sensation XL] FCW:
Do you have a mirror for this. I don't understand Chinese so I don't know what I'm supposed to be clicking on
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
If you'd clicked on this text 'recovery_for_1.28.img' it would've downloaded without the need to go the the chinese site
[HTC Sensation XL] ahaman:
hei shingers... i was on the old musketeers rom and i've relocked my bootloader and reflashed ruu since i wanted the new hboot for ICS... and i have unlocked the bootloader again via htcdev and now somehow i cant root =.= can u please help???

4.0.3

3.6

2.27.862.1

oh i have tried both v2 and v4 similar issue... cant find directory blah2

--- STARTING ----

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

--- creating temporary directory

mkdir failed for tmp, File exists

--- cleaning

rm failed for *, No such file or directory

--- pushing zergRush

2251 KB/s (23060 bytes in 0.010s)

--- correcting permissions

--- executing zergRush

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root

[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[-] Not a 2.2/2.3 Android ...

--- WAITING FOR DEVICE TO RECONNECT

if it gets stuck over here for a long time then try:

disconnect usb cable and reconnect it

toggle "USB DEBUGGING" (first disable it then enable it)

--- DEVICE FOUND

--- pushing busybox

5833 KB/s (1075144 bytes in 0.180s)

--- correcting permissions

--- remounting /system

mount: permission denied (are you root?)

--- checking free space on /system

42 KB/s (439 bytes in 0.010s)

df: /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied

df: /mnt/secure/asec: Permission denied

--- Free space on /system : 71% bytes

test: 71%: bad number

--- NOT enough free space on /system!!!

--- making free space by removing Google Maps

--- copying busybox to /system/xbin/

/system/xbin/busybox: cannot open for write: Read-only file system

--- correcting ownership

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

--- correcting permissions

Unable to chmod /system/xbin/busybox: No such file or directory

--- installing busybox

/system/bin/sh: /system/xbin/busybox: not found

--- pushing SU binary

failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read-only file system

--- correcting ownership

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

--- correcting permissions

Unable to chmod /system/bin/su: No such file or directory

--- correcting symlinks

rm failed for /system/xbin/su, No such file or directory

link failed Read-only file system

--- pushing Superuser app

failed to copy 'files\Superuser.apk' to '/system/app/./Superuser.apk': Read-only

file system

--- cleaning

--- rebooting

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please disregard my post as its successfully rooted via the new ICS hboot way... refer to page 25 thanks guys =D
[HTC Sensation XL] rohitbaba:
Hi Guys

Does unlocking boot loader make phone SIM free, please let me know

thanks

Dev
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
No unfortunately not, you will need to make it sim free seperately....
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
hey guys still on holiday! see my friends on the musketeers are keeping thing up to date! should be back early sept and on top of things again! for those who dont know i severed my achilles tendon so been off work hence the long holiday IN THE SUN! :laugh:
[HTC Sensation XL] DubelBoom:
will this recovery work on all build?

thanks :)
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
There is 2 different builds really

The ones that are on hboot version 1.25 and the ones that are on hboot version 1.28 and the rooting procedures are slightly different for both of them... the one you have quoted is for 1.28 and 1.25 with newest builds and the one that is in OP is for 1.25 ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] zeeshan9211:
nice post bro

nice post bro

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nice post bro
[HTC Sensation XL] sohail667:
sir i have a issue on htc dev (indicates hboot update)sir how can i update hboot

i am running gb2.3.5 on sensation xl
[HTC Sensation XL] sohail667:
Can i root my xl with this updates

runnymede pvt ship s-on

hboot-1.28.0006

radio-3831.16.00.16_memmc-boot

apr 24 2012

plz reply
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
this version sometimes doesnt work on newer firmwares but if you look at doomlords thread he is always updating the solution. this zerling method has been incorporated into many rooting tools and apps
[HTC Sensation XL] Target_Locked:
I have run V4 on my HTC Rhyme but after that I did not see any SU user in the app list.

What is wrong?

Below is the onscreen result of V4.
[HTC Sensation XL] Lino.:
Holy ****, I have been reading on this thread for hours, everyone asks the same questions, I have been reading because I have no root, and after all this reading I still have no root.

I have my bootloader unlocked, and thats it, any program that needs root does not work.

I have done page one doomlord runme file at least 5 times, always seems successful, but done not give me root.

Any ideas anyone?
[HTC Sensation XL] Target_Locked:
I followed this thread and it worked well.

Take note on the USB driver.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2240029
[HTC Sensation XL] danyznd123:
Unlocked Bootloader is needed?
[HTC Sensation XL] y300owner:
Guys, is there a way to only root the device and stick with the custom ROM it has? I really want to get it done within an hour and I don't know what tool to use on this old phone

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I tried the doomv4 but permission denied :/
[HTC Sensation XL] karan2802:
Can You Tell Me How To Unlock Bootloader On HTC Sensation XL PLS
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
What exactly were you trying to do for that to happen? I tried both temp and perm root many times and that never happened. Need a bit more detail as to what you were doing? Also use press power button to select bootloader and try a factory reset to see if helps. Try unlocking bootloader to remove this warning. Visit htcdev site
[HTC Sensation XL] tomulab38:
is already custom recovery?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
No idea but like me you can try it. If it can't it will fail
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
None I have tried have worked sorry. This device has no SD card slot so all partitions are on internal sdcard so recovery needs to look at that instead of external SD like most other devices
[HTC Sensation XL] visje68:
i had root i think ,en i did a backup of my original rom it rebooted and now i am in that mode
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Why would you need a backup of original Rom? I don't understand so can't help. Did you try flashing a custom Rom or something? Anyway whatever your issue is I am certain its not linked to the root procedure. Unlock your bootloader and flash one of the stock runnymede roms
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
Rom??

Hi guys,

I got my XL today and i was wondered, cause all talk about 405, but i have 1.05.207.4....so, i mean to have O2-Germany-rom, so my question, can I root it too?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Should be able to. Unlock bootloader and follow instructions on 1st page. Should be fine as if not the program will fail and not harm your phone
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
You mean first post?

What about unlocking Bootloader? is this not a litle strange and dangerous?

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Edit: Doesnt go :(

How long will it take or how long I have to wait? More than ten minutes?

I surely think, the reason why is my Romversion 207......
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Unlocking bootloader isn't dangerous as its provided by HTC at htcdev site. Also you can relock bootloader if needs to. Nope shouldn't take 10 mins as this is very quick painless root method. Yep Rom version might be an issue for you there.
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
So, now I got it^^

My problem was another USB-cable....I used today the original, and it is now rooted...

But what the hell is the difference of HTCs original cable and other like those of LG or Samsung??
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Not sure but as a rule I always use device specific USB cables. Even though micro USB some HTC chargers will charge Sony or Samsung but touchscreen goes crazy or won't work.
[HTC Sensation XL] ratedr75:
Just got mine yesterday from 3 UK. Booted it and theres no 3 splash screen on load up so I think that possibly, just possibly mine might be sim free.

Will have a go at rooting though.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
also check out the cwm recovery posted as it works. i have it now installed on my phone and done a full back up
[HTC Sensation XL] jimbo.levy:
Didnt work for me

Script just hangs on

*daemon started successfully*

and then does nothing else

and YES! i followed all the instructions correctly

please dont ask me if i enabled debugging or installation of unknown sources etc

I can guarantee that ive followed it EXACTLY

can anyone help?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Have you unlocked ya bootloader? What Rom is on your device? Is your device recognised in adb? Daemon issues are linked to adb drivers not being installed properly. Device may be connected but not recognised. So daemon will kill then hang on restart. Go to ya adb folder in cmd and type adb devices and should show model number. If blank need to install HTC sync then connect phone. Once drivers installed removes htc sync.
[HTC Sensation XL] jimbo.levy:
Not sure about my boot loader

And I'm running the stock Rom (3.5)

I shall install HTC sync and see where I get. Thanks for the help man :)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
If you visit htcdev all the instructions are there to unlock bootloader. When boot phone into bootloader see if says unlocked at top over where it says s-on. If not then locked. Also I am guessing you have android SDK and tools already which provide native adb fastboot support. One member here posted that he was unable to root a German o2 de Rom version 207. Hope all this helps
[HTC Sensation XL] jamieelockey:
Hello everyone. I'm sorry if I seem like an idiot posting this but, what is the process of fully unlocking this phone and rooting it? The process for HTC devices seems more complicated to other android devices I've owned? I'm just in need of some guidence of what to do first and in which order I do things! Thankyou
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
dont worry mate it is ok. the whole procedure is posted on first page with all files needed so not to sure what else you need mate. the instructions are numbered and advises of each step to follow. unlock bootloader from htcdev website. detailed instruction are there but dont worry if your device is not listed the procedure still works. once bootloader is unclocked follow root procedure and you done. rooting is very simple as its a one click solution and painless. please read the first post and if its not self explanatory then please advise what needs to be added if anything. i have asked cappy to update his rom thread with a how to flash for his rom. good luck mate
[HTC Sensation XL] jamieelockey:
Thankyou very much :) so once those processes are done can I flash the Rom? Thanks for the help muchly appreciated
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Yep. Long winded I know but necessary for a successful flash. The boot.img from the Rom needs to be flashed via fastboot prior to flashing Rom. After root and clockwork mod flash check cappy thread for boot.img needed and Rom zip
[HTC Sensation XL] mr1029x:
Can I ask which RUU are "rootable" with this method? Thankz :)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
As far as I am aware they all are but need to unlock bootloader. Someone had issues with a German Rom from o2 de..205 or something like that. Read early posts to see
[HTC Sensation XL] mr1029x:
What's happening? I can't Root my device. I have unlocked the bootloader, install HTC Sync... Any Ideas?

Edit: Solved :d I select Disk Driver mode instead of Charge Only and it worked :P
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Also remember you have to delete HTC sync after install and phone drivers installed
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
Hi Guys,

how can I unroot my Device?

and I must warn you, if you turn it into "locked" Bootloader, you can see "relocked" in the Bootloadermode...maybe not good for guarantee^^
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
just flash your phone with RUU.exe of firmware you want. this original firmware will return all to stock even removed relocked from top of bootloader

yea but when you reflash the ruu.exe all that is gone! was gone from mine! ruu file flashes hboot as well and that message is gone!
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
ok thx, but I have 207, O2, and no Ruu for that, **** happens....you know a Link for that?
[HTC Sensation XL] mr1029x:
Hi, How can I Flash the RUU? Any Instruction?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
relock your bootloader then flash one of the runnymede shipped roms. thjink command along lines like 'fastboot oem lock' search and you find if that command is incorrect. do that from bootloader screen then flash RUU package
[HTC Sensation XL] mr1029x:
Any Suggestions for the RUU? I want my phone to have WWE language so which RUU shuold I flash? Thankz ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Any of the HTC Europe ones as they are WWE
[HTC Sensation XL] mr1029x:
No I don't think so. I tried to flash all 2 Europe RUU and it only shows English in Czech or somewhere else, not WEE
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
Hi @All,

some News or Link of O2-Germany-StockRom?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Well I flashed one of them and had a choice of all English including English uk so don't get that. Don't post stuff I haven't done
[HTC Sensation XL] jonata:
hi ...

how long time need to receive email from htc with link and instruction for unlock the boot loader ?

make now proecedure ..

tks for reply
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
Only a few minutes....

pay attention, not to close your HTC dev page.....
[HTC Sensation XL] riemer:
Unlock Bootloader HTC Sensation XL

First, excuse my english, i'm french

I've tried unlock my bootloader with htcdev, but don't work. I've the message FAIL after the command fastboot flash unlocktocken Unlock_code.bin

And when i return on htcdev, i repeat the copy of my tocken and i've a message : UNLOCK BOOTLOADER Fail and i don't receive an email from htcdev

How can i unlock my bootloader ?

I'd like install a CUSTOM Rom
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
have you checked htc-sync-connection?
[HTC Sensation XL] riemer:
Yes,

all work, only unlock don't work.
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Right sorry for sounding like a noob, but all i have to do to permanent root, is follow the instructions on page one.

I don't have to download any more software, only the run.me file ??

Reason i ask is i tried rooting my old sensation, and somewhere along the line i totally bricked it, and i really dont want to brick this phone.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
The procedure is fairly straight forward so ensure you have htc sync installed. You may need to remove htc sync prior to unlocking bootloader as it conflicts with fastboot functions. Also ensure that android 1.0 driver is installed properly or try updating in device manager.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
No other software needed just files here. Make sure bootloader is unlocked
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Thanks just unlocked the bootloader, and installed run the program on the front page, but when i go to BusyBox installer in the apps, it comes up with "The SU binary was not found on your phone. This Application will not work without root".

Any ideas .

Thanks

EDIT Ignore, i forgot to uninstall HTC sync. Doh !!

All working now.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
glad i could help mate. holla if need anything else
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Will do and thanks again, at the moment just keeping stock rom, I have installed Titanium backup just to freeze Installed apps I dont use, not going to delete them yet until i have installed Clockwork recovery.

Thanks once again.
[HTC Sensation XL] dukeha:
hi guys, I have a question. When I successfully made the permanent root work on my sensation xl do I still have a simlock or can I now use any simcard I like?
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
hi all ,

i ve try the htcdev root method , htc i send me the unlock code dev.bin but when i must sending it on my phone that don t work ,

can u help me

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i m locked at

H:\Android>fastboot flash unlock

sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...
[HTC Sensation XL] dukeha:
hi there, It is me again. I just tried my second carrier simcard and now I now that after having permanent root working the simlock is still active. I can not use a different carrier. I searched the forum but I could not find any thread telling me how I can unlock the simlock for the sensation xl.

if someone can help me or tell me where I can find the solution I would be very thankful
[HTC Sensation XL] Vry.I.Prsn:
Hello , i did the first 3 steps and this is what i get check the attachment picture

Thanks
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Have you uninstalled HTCsync because it can conflict when using this method... I had that trouble but when I made sure HTCsync wasn't running it worked ok

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You may have to pay for an unlocking service in that case.... just google it there will be loads of them.
[HTC Sensation XL] Vry.I.Prsn:
Have you uninstalled HTCsync because it can conflict when using this method... I had that trouble but when I made sure HTCsync wasn't running it worked ok

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No i didnt install when i tried it the first time .. but now i installed the HTCsync but its showing No device connected

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It worked ok for me now .. but how can i go to the fastboot i want to install ClockWorkMod
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
To get into fastboot turn the phone off and take the battery out, and then put it back in and put battery cover back on and turn your phone on with the vol down button pressed and hold both till you get the white screen with writing on and you will be able to get into fastboot from there...
[HTC Sensation XL] dukeha:
thank you but I did google a lot and coult not find any unlocker that is providing unlock for Carrier A1 in Austria. They all say not available for all Austrian Carrier. So I am stuck I guess. Sh*t
[HTC Sensation XL] jeandujardin01:
give this a try

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
[HTC Sensation XL] dukeha:
wow thank you jeandujardin01. I will give it a try and post my result.
[HTC Sensation XL] danny19901:
Well i have done my HTC sensation after 3 attempts 1st a tempt said it done it so i tried a few things that require root non of them worked also said that SD card was unmounted and wouldn't let me remount which was a bit crap as its were my music was stored then i tried the 2nd when it came up rebooting i ended up in a boot loop 3rd attempt worked perfectly now also SD card shows up so i can listen to my music for me i am pretty happy as i have rooted my HTC sensation XL also i have my samsung galaxy s2 rooted with MIUI ROM and i love them both
[HTC Sensation XL] rlamba:
Rooting

It says waiting for device

how long should it wait
[HTC Sensation XL] jeandujardin01:
what step are you exactly on ?

did you install HTC Sync ?
[HTC Sensation XL] ReyTech:
@nintendolinky

HI! I to need to unlock my bootloader, so can u pls direct me to HTCDEV site or post a URl here?

WBR

ReyTech.
[HTC Sensation XL] DutchDanny:
How about using google..?
[HTC Sensation XL] nintendolinky:
I really dont understand some people, Its piss easy to unlock the bootloader on this phone, and to be honest its just a bigger Desire S, im planning on getting an alpha Cyanogen on this phone so bear with me.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Sounds good mate then miui should follow as same kernel
[HTC Sensation XL] jeandujardin01:
LOL
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
wat is this

i dont know what i m supose to do...........

help me:eek::eek:
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Have you tried using an app that needs root? Because when I did mine, it looked like it hadn't worked too. Also make sure superuser is updated too from the market
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
looks like you are attempting the root procedure and it is failing. have you downloaded and installed android sdk? yea its a silly question but easily overlooked. if yes have you installed HTC sync and synced your device? if yes then uninstall htc sync as it will interfere with the tool. once htc sync has been removed then follow rooting procedure again........... if you were not trying to root then please advise as to what you were attempting as we can only guess.

sorry if i wasnt helpful enough
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
Is unlocking bootloader frm htcdev.com very very imp or can i jus ignore it n click runme.bat file to root.....

Ps - i forgot to uninstall htc sync.....i wil try again..
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
If you don't unlock the bootloader it will only be temp root (you will lose root every time you reboot phone) so it is highly recommended that you unlock bootloader if you want permanant root
[HTC Sensation XL] rlamba:
Thanks. I managed to root it and brick it. Just waiting for a new phone from Tesco Mobile.
[HTC Sensation XL] jammysunny:
What did you do, not easy to brick this great piece of technics....

Tapaswyped with Galaxy Note