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[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Your phone is not permanantly rooted if your bootloader is still locked. Try un-installing HTCsync because that can interfere with fastboot. Also have you put the unlock_code.bin file in the fastboot folder?
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
i have try with and without htc sync ...

yes i ve download unlock_code.bin file and put it on H:\android with adb windapi and fastboot . it s true ?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
It seems to me like a problem with fastboot, is your phone in fastboot too... sorry for asking these questions, but I'm trying to figure out how to help
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
no problem , it s very strange ....

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do you think it may come from my pc ?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Well if you can root your phone there is obviously nothing wrong with the connection between your PC and the phone. When you boot into bootloader what does it say on the white screen?
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
locked

Runnymede pvt ship s on

radio 3822.10.10.12_m

eMMC-boot

oct 20 2011.00.20.33

Hboot

.....
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
The only other thing I think it can be now is that your phone isn't in fastboot and you're trying to do it from the bootloader screen. Or there is problem with the drivers on your PC, try to uninstall them and reinstall them. Is everything installed ok in device manager on your PC. Again sorry for so many questions...
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
I confirm that I am on page fastboot.

I have fastboot usb when connecting.

I've installed, uninstalled the drivers several times without success.

I tried everything and put everything away sdk, pilot, android folder

thank you for your help
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
after new installation , same problem ,

bug for token sending ... and bug of fastboot
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
I despair :mad:
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Have you tried downloading the unlock_token again? It seems that you are doing everything right. Maybe you could try typing this in command prompt 'fastboot OEM relock' and see what it says. Or you could try a different PC. After this I don't know what to suggest...
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
I demand a new unlocktoken whenever .

I think I've ever tried the relock oem without success ..

yes maybe changing pc
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
I ve other question . When you flashing rom , the folder in the extern memory was save ? Musique pictures ..... Other ? Tks
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Yes everything on the sdcard part of the memory is saved ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] keylight65:
Hi Vertigo,

i have successfully permanently rooted my XL without unlock bootloader.

Just flashing DooMLoRD_v2_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip

:eek::eek:

Now i'll try to flash recovery
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
As far as I'm aware you can't permanently root without unlocking bootloader. You can root it but it will only be a temp root and will be gone when you reboot phone...
[HTC Sensation XL] keylight65:
Reebooted for 4 times in 4 days and all works fine!!!!

Any idea??
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
To be honest no, I'm only going on the info that was about when I got my phone and that was in shingers5 tutorial saying that he'd got it rooted but it wasn't permanent, but once he'd unlocked bootloader it was permanent. So obviously the first thing I did was unlock my bootloader so I've not tried rooting it with it locked...

Are you 100% sure your bootloader is locked? Also is your phone S-OFF or S-ON?
[HTC Sensation XL] keylight65:
Sure:

Locked

S-On

HBOOT 1.25.004

RADIO: 3822.10.10.12_M

I'm amazed too!!!

Recovery doesn't work. Failed, needs to unlock bootloader.
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
That could be good to know, if someone just wants to root their phone ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] keylight65:
Thz for your work and courtesy and helpfulness.
[HTC Sensation XL] MinecraftZombi.es:
looks from your screenshot that the unlock token is defintely wrong. Yours shouws as 1KB, when it should be 256 for the XL.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
rooting is only temporary without unlocking bootloader. soon as phone is rebooted the files will remain but root access will be gone. that is proven! if anyone is saying otherwise then please propvide proof. root access after reboot might even seem to be still available but will get an error ' failed to run previledge commands' meaning that root is not permanent. method is proven and tested on many occassions. if s-off then wont need unlock bootloader.

anyway just wanted to say nice work vertigo on the guide

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reason being that device may seem rooted after reboot but its not! previledge commands fail! hope that has cleared up any doubts you have. these guides are here for a reason to avoid possible bricks. its so much easier to follow methods which guarantee success
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
I managed !!!!!!!!! :D

After environ 30 40 trial , my bootloader is is finally unlocked !!

the problem was ...... not me but my pc since by changing parameters of pc it worked

it s so good :)
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Glad you finally managed it ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
However, it made me reset my phone Luckily I had backup.

to install the recovery is such that erases all?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
No, installing recovery won't wipe anything, well it shouldn't
[HTC Sensation XL] voileuxcool:
ok thks you
[HTC Sensation XL] nader1450:
hi

can i use dsixda's Android Kitchen v0.188 and create custom rom for XL?!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633246
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Yes i think you can because I'm sure there has been other people in here that have used it successfully.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Right am I back and starting as a noob lol. Got another xl so gonna follow this guide to the letter just to confirm it works again. I had a pm that rooting guide might need updating so here goes

Software version 1.05.401
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Right followed this from start. Tried to cheat by not flashing Chinese rom but got too many fcs on reboot. After following guide to letter all worked spot on so current guides and files are still very current. Some new updates from HTC may not be rootable but may need downgrade to root
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Ahhhh you mean like the Desire HD with the latest update?
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Got a pm from a guy telling me that latest xl ruu couldn't be rooted using doomlord files.. asked me to update rooting instructions.
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Do you what RUU file it was? So we know what to tell people to do... or what to try to avoid!!
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Hold I fwd you pm I received
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Link seems dead but I pm him for details
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
upgrade,

hi vertigo

i u using bindroid rom...wel i want to upgrade rom to the latest 1....so do u recon i sud jus intall on the top of my previous rom or sud i super wipe it...

thnx

moehet
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
You can super wipe it or manual wipe whichever you prefer..super wipe is probably quicker. Remember if upgrading to another bindroid rom just need wipe cache and dalvik then New rom. Wipe in general is when switching from one rom to another
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
I got a prob guys.....i play game right..wen i go bck to homescreen....it says loading..n then after 2 or 3 secs..i can see the home screen....or wen surfing the web or using any app n wen i press back to go home screwn..i see dat loading sign......it happend wen i ws using a stock rom and the problems still occurs in custom roms....i m usin bindroid rom atm..any solutions guys .

Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Never had such issue at all. Rosie loading as far I was aware was a thing of the past. It used to happen because of low cache memory on older devices. We used to have to adjust cache size in old days for smoother Rosie performance. Did you wipe cache and dalvik cache prior to flashing these custom roms? I'd suggest wiping cache and dalvik cache in CWM and rebooting. Hope it helps
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
Thnx mate..i wil gve a shottt

Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Software version 1.24.709.2 seems unsupported by current method and also teying to flash one of the available ruu files doesn't work. Sorry guys. We have had reports of this previously. Only way is to try flash a diff stock rom but without s-off that may be difficult
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Updated post 2 with this info, thanks man :D
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
Jus 1 ques. Mate...i m on bindroid rom atm...like wat u said if i wipe chache n dalvik .....do i hve to install the rom again..or its as it is..i mean wiping cache n dalvik chache doesnt touch the rom.......a simple restart after wiping wil n fine..i mean i can still usin bindroid rom withour losing the data.

Thnx

Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Yea that's right. Upon reboot all will be same as before. Hopefully will get rid of rosie load issues
[HTC Sensation XL] MOEHEET:
Yes ..got rid of my rosis load issue...thnx 4 ur help mate...

Sent from my HTC Sensation XL with Beats Audio X315e
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
No probs man
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
First and second posts updated with details of builds that we know can't be rooted... If anyone finds anymore builds that can't be rooted let me know in this post and I'll add them in to the list...
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Great Job man
[HTC Sensation XL] tragictramp:
i tried cheating and not using the chinese rom also, lots of force closures black screen etc, do i have to start from the beginning again?

cheers

cant get hold of the chinese rom, filefactory is crap, any mirrors?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Just go back to the part where you should've flashed the Chinese rom. I'm uploading rom to hotfile and I will post link when it's done ;)

http://hotfile.com/dl/148413075/8990501/runnymede_ax918_111511_101713.zip.html
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Lol serves you right lol. Vertigo has uploaded the Chinese rom for you. Reason we all posted these instructions were to ensure successful flash. Guess some of us learn the hard way lol
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
If I'm being honest, when I first tried it, I did try to get away without flashing the chinese rom as well and got exactly the same problems lol
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Lol so you doubted me as well :D oh well lol
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
To be fair you did say that not everyone has to flash the chinese rom, its just best if you do ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Ok you got me there............ :D
[HTC Sensation XL] benjamin.j.goodwin:
I got away with it :)
[HTC Sensation XL] tragictramp:
my problem is that it wont boot up at the moment, so i cannot access the sd card to put the chinese rom on ready for flashing, anyway out of this? other than going back to stock relocking the bootloader etc?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Can you get to bootloader screen, if so, then go down to recovery and press power button once on that and it should boot into recovery. Once in recovery you will need to plug phone into PC and go down to mounts and storage, and then go to mount USB and it should let you onto your sd card from there ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] tragictramp:
cheers for the help vertigo, i only dabble with android occasionally, as the sensation xl is my 2nd phone, i use a 4s mainly and the sensation for flash etc.
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Vol down and power while phone is off. Bootloader screen will come up. Vol down to recovery in green letters and power button to select. Recovery will load. If bootloader comes up in fastboot usb just press power to select bootloader
[HTC Sensation XL] tragictramp:
cheers, i fixed it after vertigo's post, running the zombie rom and fast,smooth and chrome runs great.
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
I'm in the progress of doing a senseless rom, pretty much like stock ICS, but with the stability of the HTC base
[HTC Sensation XL] tragictramp:
Only thing with chrome, is their is no flash support which makes browser swapping a pain in the arse! lol
[HTC Sensation XL] xbrod:
build 1.29.73.3

hello

after any manipulation rooted for the SXL (DooMLord Mr_Root and V2)

impossible for the rooted version 1.29.73.3

I can not flash an old rom
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
As stated many of the .1.2x stock roms can't be rooted as yet and it isn't possible to downgrade either. We need to find a more universal root solution that works across all firmware. Tried installing super user zip and su binaries manually. They are in evo 3d thread. Can use fastboot to also flash them if no recovery
[HTC Sensation XL] Godric8:
this two step are required???

1. You cant just flash a custom rom on this phone, firstly you will need the 'Chinese rom' which is here http://www.filefactory.com/file/c2ec...511_101713.zip and make sure it is on the SDcard part of your phones memory. Make sure it on the root of the SDcard because it will be easier to find later. Then you will need this rom RCMix3d Runny XL rom from here http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56143145/RCM...ny_XL_v1.2.zip (thanks to benjamin.j.goodwin) and make sure that is on the SDcard too with the other rom

2. Then you will need to download this file from here http://xdaforums.com/show...7&postcount=18 it is the 'Chinese boot.img' and will need flashing from fastboot again. So put the phone in fastboot and extract the 'boot.img' from the 'boot.rar' file and put it in the fastboot folder on the PC. Open the command prompt again and type this... fastboot flash boot boot.img ... This should only need doing once if you're coming from a stock rom.

what is it for???
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
These two steps prepare the phone to be able to flash custom roms on it. It is essential that they are followed if you want to guarantee you have no problems later on... It is the tried and trusted and guaranteed method of doing it ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Whats the Galaxy Nexus like then mate?
[HTC Sensation XL] Godric8:
the problem is that the two link of chinese boot and rom are offline!!
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
I should be saying its amazing mate but I cant . The screen is gorgeous but XL screen is brighter. It is quick but ics build on this isn't good. Put a custom rom on it but I am still underwhelmed. Maybe I expected too much lol
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Some people have had success without flashing the Chinese rom but the boot.img is essential so your 1st custom rom installs to the correct partitions. These methods have been proven to work mate
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Here is the link to the Chinese boot.img

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19494357&postcount=18

and here is the link to the chinese rom

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23162241&postcount=71
[HTC Sensation XL] Godric8:
cwm don't wiping /data ???

nope ok but it is very low speed! :S than hd2 :D

Because cwm is very low? installing rom is too long process!
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Unfortunately a bit of patience is needed to get it all working right.
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
Guys I am facing a major problem when I try to go in Cwm it doesn't get there (after having a goof root and installed a ics rom plus updated rom manager..) it just shows HTC boot screen and what the version of Cwm 3.x +??
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
In rom manager there is no recovery for sensation xl so when you tap to flash recovery it asks for device then choose xl and choose 3.xxx. it will just say that Rom manager is set to use your current recovery. If you try to boot into recovery from Rom manager it may not work. Disable fastboot in power settings then power off. Power on while holding vol down and choose recovery from bootloader screen
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
Buddy it still doesn't working..:/
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Well buddy flash recovery again via bootloader as you did previously and it will work. In future be aware rom manager has no native recovery for this phone. It only uses what you have already.

From bootloader flash recovery.img from modaco.

Cmd: fastboot flash recovery r1xxxxxx

That's it done. Will be back working
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
when i get the CWM (almost) now the problem coming is its saying my phone is not rooted now ...:( another thing i can put roms but not rooted ...

when i start any app based on Root it says no su finded in the directory ....:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
Ok heres what happened when i ever put Rcmix rom it shows me some chinese apps in it and also says not rooted but whenever i put ICS (ICZ) it works just fine :)

Can anyone ttellll me why this is happened
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Are you sure thats the RCmix rom because there should be no chinese in it at all...
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
if you're using any of the ICS roms, superuser needs updating before it works properly, go to preferences and scroll down to SU binary and update it from there, then superuser will be ok
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
I am sure its rcmix and showing chinese apps
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Well the only time I've heard that RCmix has shown any chinese apps was when it has been flashed straight over the chinese rom....
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
I tried to flash it after Putting ICS and it works Fine now Thnxz Anyway :)
[HTC Sensation XL] Alex-V:
Just switched from desire to sensation xl... Thx for this tut.. :)
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Nice to have a developer in here ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] Alex-V:
Thanks.. but must wait some time before start.. girlfriend and me gets a baby.. in hospital @ the moment.. lol
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Congratulations man... now begin the sleepless nights lol

At least you've got a good camera on your phone to take pictures of your new arrival ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Join the club mate lol. Mine is 6 weeks old and I need a shave lol
[HTC Sensation XL] Alex-V:
Lol.. thx.. hope after some days nights weeks i have a bit time.. for rom..but prio is the baby.. now enough of offtopic ;) :)
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
No rush... Take your time and enjoy your new arrival ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] Unbeatable Guy:
Congo Alex ....good luck
[HTC Sensation XL] Alex-V:
:) :) :-) ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
ok i have a little prob here:(

i have a xl running the latest coredroid that can be found here on the forum.

the digitizer of this device is broken so its to be put back to stock.

i have the ruu for a eauropean device: RUU_Runnymede_HTC_Europe_1.05.401.4_R_Radio_20.5101.30.0822_3822.10.10.12_M_release_222101_signed

whe i try to flash it i get a error as the system images are booth the same 1.05.401.4

i also tried the fastboot em relock treu cmd but then i get command error:(

any help on how to get the device back to stock?

i also tried putting on the rom directly from out bootloader menu and then i get error 155 iamge update error:(

thnaks
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
I've had a little think about this. Put device in bootloader mode then in adb folder type fastboot devices. If you see your device serial then all is well. If not then update android 1.0 driver in device manager. This may have changed if you flashed or installed another android device. It should say my HTC even if HTC sync isn't installed. Once done and recognised in fastboot then relock bootloader and flash the ruu.exe and should be fine
[HTC Sensation XL] hannemaster:
Thanks for this great guide!

All seems to be in order after following it.

2 minor things:

1.

When I tried to wipe the dalvic cache using Recovery I got the error "unknown volume for path [sd-ext]". I decided to ignore and keep on going lol.. ^^

2.

after the final boot when RCMix3D is installed I get an error "Video can not be played", When I press [OK] the first boot wizard starts and all seems ok.

good job!

if anyone has any tips or suggestions regarding the above don't hestitate to give feedback. :)
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Dalvik cache error is common and means nothing. Some devices have the cache on sdcard hence that option. Most don't so it just wipes it off device. Never got video cannot be played but if memory serves me right he did have a custom boot anime which might have crashed during first boot. These errors can be ignored mate
[HTC Sensation XL] hannemaster:
Thanks for your reply! After another reboot the boot animation displays and the error is gone! :)
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
thanks for youre thought but unfortionally its a no go:(

fastboot sees the device but cant relock it:(

edit:

a little more info of the device

in bootloader it says unlocked at top

runnymede pvt ship s-on

hboot-1.25.0004

radio-3822.10.10.12_m

emmc-boot

oct 20 2011,00:20:33

the system im using is a windows 7 ultimate 64 bit version

tried multiple usb poorts on my comp booth usb2.0 and usb 3.0

running the ruu while in bootloader mode i get error 155
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
That's a new one I must admit. I've never had an error relocking bootloader once its unlocked. Is the unlocken tocken still in fastboot folder? If so remove it and try again. Is bootloader definitely unlocked still as sometimes failure doesn't mean it isn't done. Also danny has created a zip file of stock ruu that can be flashed as stock rom so check it out
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
unlock token?

only the fastboot .exe and dll files are in the folder

also with the zip it will stay with recovery so i cant send it in as the digitizer is broken:(

atleast i think as on the pinscreen it wont recognize the 789 button presses

its also verry hard to pull the unlock ring

did a full whipe and reinstall of the rom and the prob persist
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
Try fastboot oem lock ... Just put lock on the end of command instead of relock
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
thnaks mate,

not sure what happend

the device now says something diff on top

*** relocked ****

*** security warning ***

so i think it worked but it also gave a error in the cmd see the pic for that

gonna try to flash the ruu again now
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
lol lock instead of relock Jesus. If says relocked at top in pink its done mate. Just flash the ruu for stock rom and its sorted.
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
lol that i didnt think of it myself:S

kinda obvious indeed

well ruu flashed succesfully now so he can now bring it back to the store:)

thnaks for youre help guys

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ohhh,

when i now go into bootloader shouldnt it say locked in the top pink bar?

atm it says relocked:S
[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
Just thought you were following commands from first page as it says fastboot OEM lock to relock bootloader. Anyway that relocked shouldn't cause any warranty issues as I to claimed warranty after doing that.
[HTC Sensation XL] miniterror:
yes i whas following the first page

in the end of first post it says the relock in it

maybe i scanned to fast treu it though:p
[HTC Sensation XL] terryeah:
I have followed all the instructions above, but after i full-wiped and installed RCMix3d zip file and reboot the phone, the screen goes black, then apparently phone gets turned off. Any solution to this? maybe the corrupted file?
[HTC Sensation XL] funkychapz:
A Little Help!

I followed everything......i also installed the recovery successfully.

But my bootloader screen tell me "S-ON"

Does it have to be "S-ON"?
[HTC Sensation XL] MadCobbler:
It doesn't matter that it is S-ON, it won't stop you installing custom roms
[HTC Sensation XL] Fun_Call:
Volume down is broken another way to go to fastboot ?
[HTC Sensation XL] g.andy:
Connect the telephone on pc in charging mode and with debug usb. After with adb write fastboot reboot

Inviato dal mio HD2 - Pixeldroid v6.0 aokp JB 4.2.2
[HTC Sensation XL] Fun_Call:
sure this is no problem if phone can turn on , but if he stuck at boot , than what happen ?!