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[HTC Sensation] bouya_k:
HELP HELP

Hello I have a problem

I tried to flash the Elegencia rom 3.6.6 I had before the 3.6.5

I did a nanbackup before

But after the flash I'm lock on sensation screen....

So I decide to restore my backup and but after the restore I have this message before the reboot :

A pending update for your boot partition... etc etc

so did it... but after the reboot still lock on the sensation screen...

No way to boot

Come back to the recovery and have this message :

4EXT Smartflash is currently set to update your boot partition on next system start.

Is this wanted or should it be removed?

remove SmartFlash?

Try to flash other ROM and allways have the problem...

I have 1.0.0.5 rc2 build 59

If somebody can help me will be great because no way to boot any roms.. I allready tried 10... and also the same problem...
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
So you are s-on?

The problem is that RC2 testing build 59 had a problem with SmartFlash and roms that directly reboot after installation or with Aroma Installer when you reboot directly out of Aroma.

This is fixed in RC3.

You need to flash boot via fastboot now.

You can also try the following: enter tools in recovery and disable smartflash there.

Then restore your backup and check if it works.

If it does, boot your rom, upgrade to rc3 and flash eleganzia again.
[HTC Sensation] bouya_k:
Hello

Thanks a lot for your quick reply and help

No I'm s-off

I tried the disable smartflash and restore still no way lock on sensation screen

So I flashed by fastboot the 1.0.0.5 rc3 build 5

And tried the restore the 3.6.5 still no luck, also tried to flash a fresh rom after a wipe still the same .... I'm lost....

Always the message: 4EXT Smartflash is currently set to update your boot partition on next system start.

Is this wanted or should it be removed?

remove SmartFlash?

When I come back to recovery...
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
No this won't work.

Your current boot partition ismessed up, smartflash can't work that way.

Also build 5 is too old ;)

You need to flash boot.img manually now.

Just like you would need to do it if you had cwmr installed.

Then flash the rom you flashed that boot.img from, boot it and upgrade to latest RC3 asap ;)
[HTC Sensation] bouya_k:
Hello

Thanks for your reply

In fact I'm s-off

Any way I flash manually the boot.img of the rom and after flash the Elegancia rom and now all is ok...

I update the recovery as per your recommandation and reply no to the question if I'm s-on

Thanks a lot for your reply...
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Recovery Control and recovery itself updated ;)
[HTC Sensation] parmijo11:
Love them both, bought recovery control long ago, thanks for all your hard work!
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Thank you very much :)
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
In case someone hasn't noticed yet:

v1.0.0.5 RC3 is now finally out of testing ;)

New features and changes, please check the changelog.
[HTC Sensation] DylanTheVillian:
Links are not working via paid market app.... I need my 4ext recovery to fix my sdcard :) Keeps unmounting enexpectedly....
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Edit: i forgot to mention this. I'm using latest rc3 while doing the test

I did some testing based on some ppl saying that this amazing recovery is not working properly(for which I got offended as I am in love with this recovery :D) . Thought I would share this with you

First off all my device is soff and

I had ics (ARHD) running.

.I flashed gb stock boot.img on top of my ics and I'm having bootloops which is obvious.. So then I went to recovery,

tried enabling and disabling smart flash on 4EXT and after disabling smart flash...i flashed faux 0006 main kernel (it is recovery flashable zip not boot.img) from recovery(remember im having bootloop due to previous test)...and surprisingly i'm still having bootloops even after flashing the ICS kernel ...there is a similar problem with another person and he claimed that disabling smart flash from 4EXT is not working properly and it still stays with smartflash on mode...which explains the reason as to why im having bootloops even after flashing faux 006b6 from recovery...finally i did a manual flash of boot.img (faux 005 mainline) via fastboot...which got me out of bootloop

now i flashed 006b6 again via recovery and the changes are imminent (006 has sweep2wake and its working)

after all this tests the final conclusion i came up with regarding recovery is (this is for SOFF devices) 1.once smartflash is enabled while installing/updating recovery..disabling the smartflash from recovery..might not be working properly and mainly causing issues when moving from GB to ICS 2.flashing/updating ICS kernels on top of ICS ROMS are perfectly working fine

Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
[HTC Sensation] DylanTheVillian:
Anybody else having issues downloading via paid market app?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Hi,

Please contact me directly if you have any issues.

There must be a problem on the route between your isp and my server.

Please change your internet connection and try again.

If you had used wifi before, switch to Mobile network, if you used Mobile network switch to wifi.

This should solve the problem ;)

Thanks for your post:

You cannot use SmartFlash to switch between completely different firmware like between GB and ICS kernels.

Once you run ICS you can use smartflash to switch between any different ics kernels, once you are on GB you can switch between various gb kernels.

Edit: added this to 1st post.

However the SmartFlash feature is ONLY for s-on devices.

If you are s-off you shouldn't switch it on so you don't need to worry about switching between ICS and GB.

Switching it on or off while in recovery mode is only temporary and should be done as soon as recovery is booted.

This lasts for the current recovery session only: so when you want to permanently enable or disable it use 4ext app.
[HTC Sensation] DylanTheVillian:
Thanks man... that was all me.. of course it won't download, your SD card isn't mounted.... :)
[HTC Sensation] PC400:
Can anyone help me?

Here, Hboot 1.27, S-ON, Relocked, Rom ICS 4.3 Official.

I've tried with: Cwm and 4Ext.

Thanks !
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
fastboot flash commands wont work with relocked/locked bootloader

you need to have unlocked bootloader for this "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to work
[HTC Sensation] konzul:
Hi

I have simple sensation and HBoot 1.23 S-ON. I have also simple recovery (moved and select by volume up/down and power button). HOw to install your 4EXT recovery? I need it becouse i want to try instal some custom rom. Pls tell me step by step solution how to install when is HBoot 1.23 and S ON?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Do you already have root in your rom?
[HTC Sensation] konzul:
Yes, I have root. And I use last rom Android HD revolution 6.0.2. But I do S ON while my hboot is 1.23 and phone is blocked. Now I want to instal again 4ext rwcovery and lock boothloader, and try to instal another rom. How to instal 4ext recovery now?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
If you have root now and your bootloader is unlocked at the moment,

just follow these instructions: www.4ext.net/install.pdf
[HTC Sensation] konzul:
Ok, I read this instruction. But my sensation not working. When I try to power on, its stuck on htc white homescreen. Is it possible to instal from the compiuter?
[HTC Sensation] moonjak:
Hey, been playing with some roms a lot and with the latest rom flashes i have issue.

for some reason when i try to make backup from 4ext recovery control, it gets stuck at preparing to reboot... i have to take battery off and reboot then choose again reboot to recovery and then it starts the backup process....

familiar issue? how to fix pls :)

great APP!

Im rooted, s-off and hboot 1.27.1100 with latest ics firmware.

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Yes, of course you can flash it via fastboot too, although not recommended reg. setup.

Hi,

did you switch reboot mode?

But why didn't you contact me via Recovery Control?

If you have any issues with it or think that something doesn't work correctly, then please press the bugreport/contact button and I will be able to help you faster and quicker.
[HTC Sensation] moonjak:
Hi, i got it working right. I Wiped everything and format all partitions before flashing rom and now it works perfectly. mayby i had some stuff mixing...

anyways thanks for the tip for using the program... next time i will contact that way.

Cheers and happy summer!:)

Bah, It still exist when i try to install .zip with 4ext... sending u bugreport if we find the reason...

-mj
[HTC Sensation] moonjak:
Problem was with Superuser binaries... think its working now...

Thanks for fast help.

Cheers,

-MJ
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
Taking a backup and it starts, but don't come any further then "Backing up data...".

Do i just take out the battery and try againg?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
This most probably means that your fat32 file system is severly damaged.

Please repair it ;)

You can use adb reboot recovery or pull battery.
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
I ended with pulling the battery and did a restor to a older backup. Installed the new apps againg and made a backup without any problems this time ;-)
[HTC Sensation] maschenazi:
Any chance of supporting 4EXT on Samsung Galaxy S3?

Just upgraded my phone couple of days ago and I already miss my flashing
[HTC Sensation] tangcla:
+111111 :)
[HTC Sensation] mwie:
Madmaxx, guys,

will it be possible someday to use 4ext with an encrypted SD card?

I want my data stored on the SD to be secure, so I use the ICS 4 feature to secure the card with an encryption.

But - of course? - 4ext is showing "error while mounting SD"... :silly:

Only solution so far for me is to use a seperate SD card for all flashing / backup tasks...

- mwie -
[HTC Sensation] Droid0351:
Any news when it will be supported on the gnex. I paid for the full app on my tbolt, just wondering if it will be transferable to the gnex without having to pay for it again. I'm sure it is, since it is linked to my Google account. I sure miss this 4ext, cwr is driving me nuts.
[HTC Sensation] nikomo55:
im sorry if it explains it somewhere here already, but i had 4ext before then i flashed CWMR by accident and i don't know how to get it back
[HTC Sensation] xCALLmeKING:
Ripped from the first post of this thread (just follow the link below):

...or use the Play Store if you have it on your device!
[HTC Sensation] balf:
My friend has just got a sensation, hboot 1.27, thus I am having all sorts of greif trying to shoehorn s-off. Am I correct in reading I can just flash as normal using this (for roms with kernels, specifically the new team venom), just use the smartflash feature, mine has been s-off since I got it and I've been on cwm since and through my hd2 days so I'm all kinds of confused
[HTC Sensation] SoWhy:
Same here. CWM is okay but 4EXT is really really neat
[HTC Sensation] dodo2244:
Hi, Am new to the android world, with a Sensation XE with beats audio. Just want to say Million THANX for Devs like you, & not to forget sites like XDA.

4EXT is BRILLIANT!! ;-)

---------- Post added at 08:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:06 PM ----------

Hi balf

Here's an excellent noob proof guide to rooting, rom & kernal flashing with S-on

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

Enjoy!:cyclops:
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Please send me an email.

Unfortunately this cannot be worked on in the next few months.

There's already too much to do with 4ext than I can finish during the next 3 months.

Send me an email pls

Thank you very much :)
[HTC Sensation] Kirhe:
Madmaxx82

Can you add Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 P7500 support to your excellent recovery?
[HTC Sensation] Jarheadflip:
Hey madmaxx any way you can bring your recovery to the droid inc 4g used you recovery for mytouch 4g and sensation and loved it
[HTC Sensation] irrelephant:
I can see why you would like to have this recovery on other devices, but this thread is not a location to request such things... This is the sensation development thread and it would probably be better to tweet or Google plus him, just saying...
[HTC Sensation] Jarheadflip:
Sorry didnt mean to
[HTC Sensation] alconmp:
Installing 4EXT Recovery without PC

Hi guys,

Just been attempting to install Elegancia ROM Sense 4.0 on my htc sensation. I was following the instructions unlocked my device via HTC Dev got the ClockwordRecoveryMod installed and flashed the ROM. It all installed nicely and there was me "happy happy happy this is going really well, time to reboot"

So I reboot and it gets stuck on the boot screen animation. So I do some digging and it turns out to be an issue with the boot.img from the old stock ROM needs to be over written with the custom ROM's boot.img. From my reading this can be down via 4EXT Recovery...but how do I actually install this 4EXT Recovery if I cant boot into a working ROM to then use my PC to communicate with the phone?

Any help or pointers in the right direction appreciated :)
[HTC Sensation] irrelephant:
Restore your backup. If no backup then flash your previous rom...
[HTC Sensation] alconmp:
Think I might have been a noob and either not set my backup up correctly or wiped it in my attempted to do a "full wipe" then install of the custom ROM via ClockworkMod.

My previous ROM was stock OTA ICS so can I go ahead and flash this one:

http://vi8.info/HTC-Sensation/Stock-Recovery/

2nd one from bottom: ICS RUU 3.32 all in 1

?

Thanks for your speedy response!

The answer to my own question was yes. Installed the previous ROM no troubles. Have installed 4XT.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Please send me an email whenever you want to know about future device support, or anything else ;)

Galaxy Tab: probably sometimes, but definitely impossible during the next 3 months, because I'm overloaded with work on 4ext recovery and supporting this device will take an extraordinary long development time :/

Inc 4g possible after next gen 4ext has been released and already promised devices are supported.
[HTC Sensation] PC400:
Where do I find to download, the version 1.0.0.5 to install Fastboot Commands?? I downloaded from the website, but the version is 1.0.0.3

And waht command do I use to install it, using Fastboot?

Help-me Please!!!

I need update my recovery, my version atualy is 1.0.0.3 without smartflash :(
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
I have updated the link on 1st post now.

If you don't install the recovery via 4ext recovery control or updater app, then don't forget to enable smartflash as soon as you start the recovery.

And as soon as possible, use one of the 4ext apps to correctly set the recovery up (which will also enable SmartFlash permanently if you are s-on)

Edit: the command is: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Where recovery.img refers to the path of the recovery.img on your computer.

For example if you are using windows:

fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
[HTC Sensation] GoreTan:
Great work MadMaxx!
[HTC Sensation] PC400:
Why this image, i try flash new kernel :(

Help-me my friend... :(
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
First remove the space between stock kernel.zip.

If it doesn't work afterwards, it's

either a bad updater script or more likely a corrupted zip file.

Verify the md5sum of this stock kernel.zip on your sdcard and compare with the original.

sent from a mad droid
[HTC Sensation] PC400:
So, now just installed that same file, now, this error, i has already tried others, nothing.

Help-me, please...
[HTC Sensation] Erbsenkönig:
Hey guys,

I've got a quick question for you: Today, I'll get my new 32 GB SDHC card. At the moment, I'm using 4EXT with a 8 GB SDHC card. I'm not sure though, if there's anything I have to do to keep 4EXT working - is it installed on the SD-Card? I don't want to brick my phone just by changing the SD-Card :D

Greets

Erbse
[HTC Sensation] iok1:
Of course its not. :)

Sent from my Sensational phone
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
(Only) If you want to keep your recovery settings, copy your 4ext directory ;)
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Hey Mady! How are you? Something new to test? :D
[HTC Sensation] Rvl7:
can i pick up recovery.img from zip file that you share in the 1st post? then flash via fastboot

http://www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/recovery.zip

version 1.0.0.5 RC5 right?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Thanks fine, I hope you too? ;)

Not yet, but once there is, it will need a lot of testing, so be prepared :D

Yes, exactly. Just extract the recovery.img inside that zip file.
[HTC Sensation] Rvl7:
I have flash v1.0.0.5 RC5 and instal 4EXT Recovery Control v2.4.2.

I try to "Power Menu" . and then Reboot into recovery", DO it!!

but my phone stuck in Home Screen and don't want to reboot and enter custom Recovery. any idea?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Open your Superuser or SuperSU app and let it check for updates for the su-binary!
[HTC Sensation] Rvl7:
How to update su-binary?

Open SuperSu, but no notif to update su-binary.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
you can also flash www.4ext.net/arhd_su_busybox.zip directly in recovery.

If the problem persists reinstall the app please.
[HTC Sensation] jyo1:
Had the same issue when i upgraded my ROM and then restored the recovery updater using Titanium backup. Reinstalled the app, and the issue flew away :)

EDIT: In fact, it was required to completely uninstall the app and install again. Reinstalling over the restored version did not help.
[HTC Sensation] Rvl7:
i don't know why but my recovery fixed before flash su-binary.

thanks.
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Of course ;) But my girlfriend.. is very time consuming :D

Looking forward to hear from you soon, can't wait to test something new, again :D
[HTC Sensation] Lucky Thirteen:
Greetings!

I have search and haven't found my issue, so here it goes :

I've tried to take screenshots in Recovery and all I have is this quality...

What did I miss?

My config is in my signature and the version of 4EXT is Recovery Control v2.4.2 and my Recovery Touch is v1.0.0.5RC5

Thank you! :)
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
This is why the *legendary* RC6 bugfix release was invented ;)

Please take a look at known issues.

sent from a mad droid
[HTC Sensation] Lucky Thirteen:
Doh!

I must have put the wrong glasses. Sorry, I did take the time to search but looks like I was blind. Thanks for your fast reply Maxx!

Keep up the good work! :highfive:
[HTC Sensation] parmijo11:
I miss this recovery. CWM touch is good but this is far better. Wish it was available for the gs3.
[HTC Sensation] varader0zs:
I really like this application. also enjoyed running on the Galaxy S3
[HTC Sensation] resadent:
Just ****IN LOVE YOU GUYS who make this recovery. Took my phone to htc repair, so I made it S-ON and now couldn't get it S-OFF again. With smartflash I don't even have to worry about that! Installed my old ROM without any issues, thank you !
[HTC Sensation] zeeshan9211:
Thnaks Bro
[HTC Sensation] basimsherif3:
I have flashed provided .img file using fastboot. But now phone normally boots into 4EXT and still there is Clockworkmod recovery.Can anyone please tell me what have I done wrong?? :(
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
I don't know the history of your problem but why you dont use the 4EXT Recovery Updater?

Get it here http://www.4ext.net/
[HTC Sensation] basimsherif3:
Thanks for your reply, I have installed the updater app and downloaded recovery.But when installation begins it shows an error like "Error unzipping the data" or somethng. Thats why I went for flashing through fastboot.I have flashed clockworkmod through fastboot.Is there a similiar method like it, so that we can flash 4EXT through ADB and fastboot??
[HTC Sensation] Kirhe:
madmaxx82,

Do you plan to add queue to install some *.zip's from recovery, as it realized in twrp?
[HTC Sensation] fridgeman:
Is there any pay to add a pin code to access recovery?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
That's what Recovery Control is for, but something like that will be available for the next gen.

Yes ;)
[HTC Sensation] redoano:
Only problem i have with classic is the incorrect battery percentage. It always shows more than the real percentage. Is this fixed on latest version?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
There's no such thing like a real percentage. It can only be guessed.

What you see in recovery is what the battery driver reports.

Other than that: Touch has a newer kernel and newer battery driver and Classic is WAY outdated! Noone should use that anymore.

sent from a mad droid
[HTC Sensation] Rvl7:
when flash kernel always appear notif "failed in raw img"

any one know?
[HTC Sensation] yeantbron:
Hello, i just mais a backup of my sensation arhd6.7.2, flash arhd6.8.0, and i 'd like to restore only data, but i got a " error while restoring /data"

is there a possibility to rescue that or i've lost of my data?

Thank you.
[HTC Sensation] yeantbron:
Ok, on my PC, i can open the backup, so how can i put the data folder on the device?

thank you !!
[HTC Sensation] diperakui:
adb push data /data
[HTC Sensation] yeantbron:
Thank you Diperakui, but i'm sorry, i don't know what is adb and how it work... lol

Is it on the device or pc?

where must i put the folder of backup to push it on the sensation?

Thank you and sorry for the noob question...:o
[HTC Sensation] yeantbron:
ok, i think i've found to do that, but, adb says : no space left...but i have nothing in data on the phone... => factory reset...
[HTC Sensation] candleworth7808:
I recently updated from 1.0.0.4 to .05 rc8.

After flashing a ROM and kernel, I selected reboot now. Before rebooting a prompt stating pending update for boot (Smart flash) backing up boot. After reboot, it stays on white HTC screen.

I was on hboot 1.2.7 with s-off.

I tried flashing Roms, and kernels ending still with the white logo screen.

I then tried flashing different ruu. Now I'm hboot 1.29 with s-off. With the same conclusions.

I even tried disabling smart flash before I flash ROM or kernel, all ending in the same conclusion. White logo screen.

Any ideas will be appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
When you installed the new recovery, it asked you whether your device is S-ON or not.

It seems you answered that your device is S-ON.

When you are s-off you don't need smartflash, so you need to turn it off now... this is possible by entering settings-> recovery tab in 4EXT Recovery Control or Updater.

Since you have no working rom available, delete your 4ext folder, restart recovery, format all partitions and then flash your rom again.

When you setup your rom, don't forget to reinstall 4ext recovery control or updater to reconfigure the recovery (just enter settings once or reinstall)
[HTC Sensation] candleworth7808:
Still no go. When I check alignment, it comes back fat 32 isn't perfectly aligned. Should i format sdcard?
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
No, you would need to repartition using 4ext or some other tool that correctly aligns partitions.

This has nothing to do with functionality, but with performance.

You might need a different firmware for the rom you are trying to flash?

Contact me by mail so I can help you out.
[HTC Sensation] candleworth7808:
After following your suggestions I was finally able to boot an old backup (Venom 1.3.5)

Next step for me is to check my firmware to make sure it's current.

What other steps should I take to avoid this again?

Should I still repartition my sdcard?

Thank you for your help.
[HTC Sensation] madmaxx82:
Just make sure you flash the required firmware before you install a new rom.

There's usually a link to a bootloader flashable zip or at least it's mentioned in the 1st posts which hboot/firmware you need.

After flashing a new hboot or firmware package make sure to format all internal partitions before you start installing a rom (wipe|format -> "format all partitions (except sdcard)" or pick "Superwipe ext4" via Recovery Control as install option.
[HTC Sensation] ahmedrzvi:
HI madmaxx82. currently I am on 4EXT Recovery Touch 1.0.0.5 RC 7, can i upgrade to 4EXT Recovery Touch 1.0.0.5 RC 9? using the 4ext recovery updater application? i would appreciate if you give me steps to upgrade to RC9 thanks