yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] TurtleFlip:
This is how i got out of the boot loop:

1. flash firmware 3.12 the exact same way you flashed firmware for ARHD 6.3. firmware can be found here in the 2nd post

2. when screen turns black or tells you to reboot, take battery out, IT'S REALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU TAKE BATTERY OUT BEFORE IT REBOOTS

3. take out sdcard and remove PG58IMG.zip by powering down phone, removing sdcard, booting into hboot, then select recovery. IMMEDIATLEY put sdcard back in, and let recovery boot up.

4. connect phone to computer via usb, select toggle usb, select view folder when device pops up on computer (assuming you have windows), find and delete file PG58IMG.zip, then tap disconnect.

5. reboot into bootloader and it should say **LOCKED** instead of **REVOLUTIONARY** but don't you freaking worry about that because your phone will still work perfectly.

6. boot into recovery and swipe cache+dalvik or if you have it on you sdcard, flash "Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Sensation.zip"

7. now flash ARHD 4.1.13 or if your restore point was a ROM that supported firmware 3.12 then flash that but I got out of my boot loop by flashing ARHD 4.1.13. you can find it here

8. after flashing is done, navigate back to recovery's first menu and select reboot. your phone will boot up perfectly and now you can finish that sexting session you were having with the town bimbo.

X. if you somehow managed to not put in the sdcard fast enough in step 3 because of whatever freaking reason, don't panic, just put sdcard in, wipe cache+dalvik and reboot recovery.

this got me out of that very scary boot loop and i'm pretty sure it'll work for you to given you did EXACTLY as i said.

now you can retry flashing ARHD 6.3 again GOOD LUCK :)
[HTC Sensation] dugadug27:
SOLVED

i figured out what went wrong, i followed exactly the step by step tutorial but the link for the ARHD that was there was an older version 3.0 something. i just flashed the latest 6.3.0 xe and it worked like a charm

thanks for the responses!!
[HTC Sensation] avishai445:
Cheers ;)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thanks for noticing. Links updated on the first post
[HTC Sensation] TurtleFlip:
No problem, boot loops are horrible and tasteless. :)
[HTC Sensation] serega12:
Just got done installing ARHD 6.3.0 with Beats. LOVE IT!

So I finally took a plunge and decided to root my phone and try a taste of ICS before the official upgrade comes out in a month or so...

I used to flash custom firmware on the phones back in the day when Sony Ericcson was the coolest phone on the market and touch screen was in the experimental mode, but I figured android can't be much more complicated on my T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G.

Thanks to everyone for these awesome guides, it made everything a lot easier. Anyways, I've successfully got my phone to S-OFF, rooted, super CID'd, overclocked with SebastianFM 1.5 GHz kernel, and flashed Android Revolution ARHD 6.3.0 with Beats music. After I was done with that I flashed super smooth rosie, ICS percentage battery mod, extended quick settings and WiFi calling patch for TMOUS. Works great so far! :D

Decided to finally create an account to thank the people who wrote the guides and developed the ROMs, but it doesn't let me post in the development forums until I get 10 posts in, go figure... :confused: Anyways, thank to everyone. I'll be visiting this place more often. :)
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
trying to get arhd 6.3.xxx on i flashed many roms and firm but i keep geting boot loops htc screen over and over driving me nuts i removed hboot in firm but didnt help i want 3.0 or virtuous 4.0 hmmm it seems to work in my daily COREDROID 3.30 with hboot removed phone dont like 1.27 hboot NOW WHAT ??????????????????
[HTC Sensation] GoreTan:
very helpful guide...thanks!
[HTC Sensation] DonutHoles:
MAN, if I had known this when I updated to 3.24! I got the loop all the way up until I flashed an ICS ROM. Nice to know the reason behind it now. I will not be getting this firmware until I see a ROM I want for this. Its unfortunate because the ROM I'm in love with now is for 3.24 and it does not have beats! O well.
[HTC Sensation] BlakeLCooper:
Thanks

I wish I would have looked here first, Reading is Fundamental!
[HTC Sensation] _che_:
thanks for this post i was freaking out, then i saw that i had the wrong rom. It is now booting up fine :D
[HTC Sensation] rferrerca:
As to remove the sd card to connect it to the computer and delete the firmware from root of sdcard, When it tells "Press power to reboot", can I just pull out battery?

Then connect sdcard to pc, delete firmware and then boot into bootloader and recovery...

Thanks in adavance!:)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Yes, that is the procedure. You can safely remove your batt after you are asked to reboot
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
bump lol ...
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
try to flash an ICS ROM based on a previous firmware (3.12 or 3.24) and post your results.
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
i can flash all but the 2 with 3.12 but 1.27 hboot just makes me boot loop at white screen

just tried 3.32 same thing
[HTC Sensation] Rainico:
What is the differents between 3.32 & 3.30 ?
[HTC Sensation] rferrerca:
One question, I want to flash the latest ARHD 6.4.0 because I have Insertcoin 4.5.0 right now, but I flashed the latest firmware (3.32) and tells me I have 3.25 one... Why? Also, since I've flashed the mobile it is quite slow, particularly in transactions between desktops. But still showing im on 3.25 firmware. What can I do?

thanks!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
try this solution posted by kohr-ah:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23180820&postcount=55516
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
If you are talking about firmware then they are the same, nothing has changed. If you are refferrng to 3.30 and 3.32 bas, 3.32 base have improvements over 3.30 base
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
I'm not quite sure what you mean by 3.25 firmware, there is no such firmware ... where did you get that info?

You might be confused with rom base number .. you need to flash a 3.32 based ROM if you want that info to be updated. Just make sure you've downloaded the 3.32 firmware package, flash it and then flash the 3.32 ROM
[HTC Sensation] rferrerca:
if it isnt 3.25... wel I dont know which it was. When I cahnged the rom for a 3.32 firmware one, it updated and showed 3.32 :D
[HTC Sensation] goggi10:
get bac to stock room

Can i just start my stock ruu to get back to original firmware if i wanna to get back from Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_6.4.0.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
yes you can flash an RUU and go back to original , confirmed to be working by more than a user on ICS with

hboot 1.27 Unlocked

( older ICS versions with hboot 1.27 unlocked )

Please note that you will have then the original hboot 1.18 that comes with the RUU and also i guess the Stock recovery
[HTC Sensation] ikwic:
does anyone have a problem with the front camera?

it doesn't work for me after I installed ARHD 6.4.0
[HTC Sensation] ethutch:
Why 4EXT

I've read through this thread but I still can't figure out why I need 4EXT. I like Clockwork and am not sure I want to replace it. What am I missing? 4EXT seems to be presented as a must have. What's it do that Clockwork doesn't?

Also at the risk of sounding quite retarded, where can I find which model I have. I don't see anything like the PG5813000, PG5811000, PG5810000 anywhere. Same question with which RUU.

I completed the " Guide to S-off, Installing ClockWork, PermRoot, SuperCID & Flashing" without problems. So I have all that done but still on the stock Gingerbread ROM. I've flashed lots of ROMs but am just coming from Glacier to Sensation. And I'm having a bit of trouble figuring out this ICS update.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
4EXT is used because the ARHD rom for example have choices during installation that is built in the rom using that exact 4EXt recovery , and this mentioned by mike ( 4EXT is included in ARHD Rom )

those choices are for speed 1.2 or 1.5 ,to use bravia engine or not , wifi calling if you have 4G

you can always go back to CWM after installation complete , But believe me i always used CWM , but now i am on 4EXT ( it has more options , and it is build on CWM core ) , it is much better

when you use ICS or return back to GB you have to upgrade ( firmware 3.12 or 3.24 or 3.3 or 3.32 according to the rom you choose ) and downgrade software ( firmware 1,17 plus flashing a GB radio )

you need to choose the firmware according to your phone cid ( think of it as a region ) in order to be installed , same as the RUU ( you don't expect a Chinese RUU to be flashed on your European phone , the RUU will give you an error )

so choose the firmware that is specified by the developer for his rom ( example is ARHD 6.4 requires firmware 3.32 ) , go to the firmware and choose the one 3.32 but with the suitable cid for your phone to accept to install on your phone
[HTC Sensation] ethutch:
Probably a pretty easy Thanks, but I really appreciate the quick reply. I was definitely over thinking it.

I did see the part about choices during installation and wondered how that was implemented. I'll give 4EXT a try.

I didn't realize HBOOT meant Firmware. So I've already learned something new.

I think I can work through all the rest now. Once again thanks a lot.
[HTC Sensation] LayzJay:
Thanks for the guide, Ive done everything:

S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1192300

Ive also done everything in this guide apart from flash the radio..

What benift will this give me?

I flashed the Android Revolution HD 6.3.1 XE Rom, this was where the confusion for the radio kicked in..

"With 6.4.x ROMs I strongly recommend flashing 11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M radio"

As i installed 6.3.1 XE should i still install that radio?

2nd question, during the install of the rom is asks your phone is sensation 4g, should i have clicked yes? As i clicked no as I'm orange uk not tmobile US..

Anyone notice blurry text with dolphin hd browser?

Thanks in advance..

At the moment phone seems to be fine..
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
1. As the guide says: there is no need to flash the radio, its already included in the firmware package you've flashed

2. You've answered your own question. You are not a tmobile US user therefore you don't have a sensation 4g. Why you should've clicked yes if you are not?

I'd recommend you to upgrade to the latest 6.5.0 release. It has some improvements but doesnt have beats audio though
[HTC Sensation] LayzJay:
Thanks for the prompt reply..

Just to confirm..I need to download the 332 firmware for 6.5.0?
[HTC Sensation] goggi10:
Thanks thet worked for me, but yestrdey i have instaled OTA relase 3.32.401.5 but am not rooted any more i have 4ext recovery and i can make nandroid backup but when i install root checker it says no root.
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
when you install an RUU , you loose the SU as the RUU will over-write your system partition ( SU is installed on that partition )

then you need to install it ( SU ) again , use the one in the S-OFF guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

yesterday you was asking to flash an RUU to go

back to original

, now you installed ICS RUU !!!!!!!

usually S-OFF users when they need something just exactly like the stock , they install Stock Rooted Rom , it is exactly like the RUU but Rooted , no modification is made to the software ( think of it like a rooted RUU ) , theu basically remove the stock hboot and stock recovery and add SU

check your boot loader to see if the Unlocked boot loader is still there or it is over-written with the hboot that is included with the RUU

and if so , this could be a problem , i guess

My advise is to make a NAND and keep a copy on your PC , it is a MUST

, untill you see what hboot you have now
[HTC Sensation] LayzJay:
6.5.0 installed..I also super wiped..

Can't see the point in the beats audio version, Poweramp player is much better in comparison.

One thing I did notice.. in wireless and networks/more AEROPLAN mode..is that a spelling mistake?
[HTC Sensation] intelvikram:
Little Doubt

i just upgraded to newest firmware which has to be 3.32.401.5.

but wen i see it on my phone its still shows

Build Numbers

3.30.401.101 CL291042..

pls clarify has i been upgraded or not??

Baseband version 11.69.3504.00p_11.22.3504.07_M
[HTC Sensation] ayoi92:
u can see the change after flash rom ARHD 6.5.0..see the build number..
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
any firmware update is not reflected in about phone ,

this is usual

about phone reflects the installed Rom version

if you install a Rom based on 3.32 base , then you will see it in about Phone

3.30 and 3.32 are almost identical or they are identical , same Radio and hboot , the improvement is not in firmware

but in the rom itself

( newer base and bug fixes )

only firmware 3.32 is issued to fit the new Rom based 3.32 , that is it , if you are talking about ARHD 6.4 ( it is based on sensation not sensation XE ) only thing it is missing beats , ARHD 6.5 is on now
[HTC Sensation] Deconvolution:
Cool I will try it out
[HTC Sensation] intelvikram:
So RADIO and firmware is the same component but it's juste a different name?
[HTC Sensation] Makar38:
got it but hard todo!

hi there

at first, thx to all here for the thread, motivation and tests.

as an introductrion here :

I'm new here, and used to be an IHM developper for >10 yeras, and I still make web&dekstop&mobile apps.

so I'm not a "kernel-cmdline-root-etc" best friend :), but since I already had to install and configure linux based-servers, I thought it was ok to try to install ICS.

My phone is a Sensation 1st edition, bought directly on the release date last year. Phone was "nude" : bought via my operator (SFR - french vodafone), but unlocked (payed full price, argh !!). This configuration is quiete special, while the phone however wear the operator stamp.

I finally got to install ICS, but I had to follow several threads here and on frandroid.com

At the end it works well in this configuration:

HBOOT 1.27.110

ROM 3.32.401.5 (ics 4.0.3-sense3.6)

but ... radio 10.11.9007.xx

I encountered a lot of white-screens, boot-loop and root problems, so my post is to help the other newbies as I am, and ask a little bit more information:

- lot of boot-loop : I was in superCID (11111111) and I coudn't get any rom working... I tried with an HTC CID (203) : no way

- root problem : recovery+cid still make the phone display "you're not root" in Rom Manager app, while displaying "S-OFF" at boot

my all stuff was (from an operator based config)

- install recovery from recovery.io

- install hboot 1.17

- fastboot from dos command to change CID to 11111111 then HTC__203

- still not root :install superuser for android 2.3.4

- install oficial HTC ruu pyramid 1.50

- install rom manager app via market (v5.0.0.5) / launch and update to 5.0.2.0

- change back to original operator CID "VODAP203"

- copy PG58 file for hboot 1.27 and the final Revolution ROM on my sdcard

- flash th PG58 -> bootloop / intercept with down key / recovery -> flash revolution ROM -> reboot

- ICS launched without root state (but still S-OFF at boot)

- copy new superuser zip from this post: root state is back

Everything works now, but I still find some strange things:

- my kernel is a 10.42.xxx and not 11.xx

- I can't use fastboot from dos cmd line anymore (permanent "waiting for device")

- i cant' do another backup from rom manager (no error, just do nothing)

is there a reason, and a way, to upgrade kernel to a 11.x version from mine?

is there a reason, and way to getback fastboot working, as I can't change my cid from DOS anymore.

will I receive OTA?

Excuse me for the long post, but as a newbie, my quest took me several hours, so it's still a short version :)

thx a lot for your work guys

makar
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
you need to use 4EXT recovery ( it is based on CWM , and has more options ) , the reason is ARHD ICS ask you for choices during installation ( choices are built using 4EXT Recovery ) , if you did not have 4EXT installed you will not be asked for those choices ( do your sensation is 4G , stock kernel or overclocked , Bravia engine ) , so try install the rom again after installing 4EXT recovery ( 4EXT is included in ARHD Rom )

if you still have problems with root ( SU ) , install the Permanent SU from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 , and install the rom you need again ( each rom comes with the SU that is preferred by the developer to work with his rom )

I Don't recommend to you receiving OTA

, stick with Stock Rooted Roms if you like original Software

for fastboot to work , try uninstall htc sync , uninstall new htc drivers , use htc drivers 3.0.0.7 in revolutionary web site

i think ( not sure ) your firmware didn't install Fully unless you installed that radio manually ( because the radio is 10.11.9007.xx ) , to make sure , make a copy of the firmware , open it in winrar , check the included radio version , if it is different , then you can stay on your working ICS rom without change or if you encounter multiple problems you may then prefer to install the firmware correctly ( according to your cid and 12 step instructions in this link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 )

if the case is the firmware didn't install correctly , then and i guess ( not sure ) maybe because you installed official HTC ruu pyramid 1.50 after S-OFF
[HTC Sensation] Makar38:
Hi and thx for reply

impossible to get fastboot connect to the phone, still "waiting for device", even after removing htc sync and installing driver 3.0.0.7

problem with the 10.11.x kernel?

should I however try to flash ROM with my config ? (cid VODAP203 + S-OFF)

fixed : works on USB2 plugs, not with on USB3 on ASUS laptop (even after flashing asus mainboard with latest USB improvements)

By the way, the "VODAP203" has been added to the working CIDs list with latest PG58

thx

makar
[HTC Sensation] Makar38:
ICS by Revoultion roxxxx

Thanks a lot to you, guys.

Your work is amazing.

I got to fix all problems... I think there were due to the fact that my Sensation version was the first released in france, and very unstable at the begining, and also to the operator layer. So I had to make several updates of ROM and kernel, to be able to begin the installation of AR6.5.

I now have a nice kernel v11, ICS 4.0.3 and Sense 3.6 working good and fluently, with an overclocked processor.

ICS is a really nice OS revision, now ready to talk to iOS at same level, and I'll enjoy to develop my app for this jowel :)

Big up to the ARHD team, your work with a touch enabled recovery mode make it so simple !!

special thx to trkaaa for helping me in the last run.

cheers,

makar
[HTC Sensation] ayoi92:
Radio and Firmware are different thing..most of the firmware already include the recomended radio..radio just for better signal for the firmware..

correct me if im wrong..:)
[HTC Sensation] Gödel:
From my experience, It's better to flash ROM first and then flash firmware. That way no battery/sd card removals are needed.

After putting all files on the sd-card, just use the 4ext updater tool (or something else) to boot into recovery (bypassing the bootloader, so no need to remove sd card), then superwipe & flash ROM, then select boot into bootloader (no need to power off/whatever), and flash firmware. Then you can just reboot, the phone will boot into ICS and you can remove the firmware file from the sd-card anytime.

This is also the way it is done in the firmware thread. It's a lot easier this way. (Note, I did this coming from Gingerbread)
[HTC Sensation] giukas:
hi all

im trying to upgrade from 3.6 to ICS

I put PG58IMG.zip, sswipe and HD 6.5.0 on the sd card

the phone rebooted (hboot)and asked me to update, I said yes and then cant get into recovery......it either goes in a loop at HTC white screen and reboots or if i hold volume down, it asks me to update again.....cant get out of it....

so i cant access recovery either

what can i do please?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Everything is in the guide. You must delete the PG58IMG.zip file to get into recovery.

Please read and follow the steps posted on the first page, first post.
[HTC Sensation] giukas:
thnks I did......just to check how do I know if I dloaded the right firmware? got a doubt now.........mi cid was HTC_001 and i downloaded from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1412618

---------- Post added at 01:05 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:57 AM ----------

i actually got it into recovery without deleting pg58ing.zip (dont know how).....just not sure about fimware

---------- Post added at 01:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:05 AM ----------

sugar guys....

no hellp?

what if i edit sd card on pc and replace firmware files with right one and start update all over again?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Dude .. you need to be patient if you want to get some help, all the instructions are posted in the guide and if you've followed every step you shouldn't have problems whatsoever. Many users can confirm this. All the doubts and problems you're having are due to your lack of reading, following or understanding the instructions.

Download again the Firmware from 3.32.401.x & 3.32.401.10x RUU, check the md5 E50C7A9BC98A01768FA4FD9ED046FEF2. Delete the file you have in the sd card and start over again with the new one.
[HTC Sensation] Deconvolution:
Cool ima try this out
[HTC Sensation] m1xd:
Great "job"

For starters: I AM UBER NOOB, this is my first DROID - I'm a BB convert.

This GUIDE is idiot proof! Thanks a million.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thanks for the feedback. Glad it worked for you, this is all about reading and following the steps.

Enjoy the marvelous android world :D
[HTC Sensation] nhan12:
very useful information for some one new in ICS thanks a lot
[HTC Sensation] Boomer120y:
Love the work on this site. My first android phone, the HTC Sensation, I've owned it less than a month and its already running ARHD 6.5.1 with the 1.5Ghz Firmware. The phone is amazing, and out benches my friends Galaxy Note.

I do have a question though, I flashed the regular ARHD ics rom from Mike, but I was wondering how difficult it would be to add Beats Audio? Could I just patch it? or would it require completely flashing the other Rom?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
You can flash the beats audio addon. I've never tried it though, read carefully and do a NANDroid backup before flashing just in case.

If you have any issues i'd recommend you to superwipe and flash ARHD xe version
[HTC Sensation] bogdanpop74:
battery life

how is the battery life?
[HTC Sensation] Boomer120y:
Hmm, I really didn't have too much of a test phase on it. It lasted a day before, it lasts a day now. sorry I can't be more specific >.<
[HTC Sensation] Gho57:
I can't install any custom rom wtf!!!

For weeks i have used hd 6.3.1 but now all has stalled. Stuck at htc logo and nothing happens.

I tried to downgrade all firmware but with no result. I can only flash original ruu and nothing more.

Tried everything. Different hboot, different firmware, different rom, superwipe,md5sum, different sd card, different pc :mad:

Any suggestion??
[HTC Sensation] TurtleFlip:
Do a superswipe using the superswipe zip you got from the ARHD thread and reflash 6.3.1. Also it's recommended to be on firmware 3.32.

Transmitted from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA