yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] sagarjawaress:
update on wipe/data reset??

Hello, can i update the firmware if i have wipe/data factory reset?? i have soff and hboot 1.17 and i do not have any backup. Or do i need to install any custom gingerbread sense rom before firmware update????
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Yes you can. You don't have to have any ROM in order to update the firmware, just follow the instructions.
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
hey thanks for the fanstastic guide...i have a completely stock sensation 1.18,, runinng 2.3.4,, revolutionary fails to get root..after a few searches i noticed that i have to use the taco root method..so will i have to use taco roo???t or am i doing some step in a wrong way..
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
tacoroot is the solution

and here is the guide

SOFF WITH TACOROOT FOR HBOOT 1.18

EDIT: jaoquinf

why dont you add this guide to your OP..its 100% confirmed that for 1.18 HBOOT revolutionary is failing to get root (zerg root failed error)

so just add a clause saying "in case of HBOOT 1.18 and revolutionary failed while acquiring root ..use this guide .or something"

just a suggestion though :D
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
hey budy thanks for confirming,, i acheived s-off with taco root nd den revolutionary.. its s-off now but i booted once but now its stuck on the htc spash screen,, boot loops maybe??? **** m scared have it screwd up big tym :S

BOOTLOADER

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT- 1.17.1111

RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
thats fine you are on GB right?

you boot loader got Downgraded ..thats why you are bootlooping

just follow the other steps

frm the jaoquinif guide..firmware..you'll be fine at the end of guide :D
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
haha..thanks for confirming..much needed relief..yup,, i am on gingerbread..but i havent installed the cwm.. i selected no during the install..and the guide says i have to install 4ext touch recovery right?? but since im unable to boot does that mean i shall have to use the 3rd method containing the pg58img.zip containing 4ext,, place it on the root and then into bootloader and flash it right...

sorrry for being such a nut..
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
you can use PG method ..there is other method too..but PG** file method is a bit easier :D
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
i did that it just says parsing pg***.img and goes back to the bootloader screen doesnt ask for any confirmation..when i tried to go into recovery i get the screen with the red symbol... does it mean i wont be able to back up and will have to flash the firmware now..confused totally..what shud i do know??
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
go to this guide

and flash 4EXT recovery

THIS IS THE GUIDE

just follow step 2 to get 4EXT

you don't need step 3

EDIT: the step/method 2 in the OP for flashing 4EXT is same as the one i've mentioned..please chk that method as it will be much more easier for you :D
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thanks for this, i will add it to the OP.

As ganeshp said, follow the second method to flash 4ext recovery touch posted in this guide. Using the recovery flashing tool is the easiest way to do it then continue with the rest of the guide and you wont have any problems
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
Yup just followed what he said and ur guide,, succesfully managed to flash ARHD.Thanks :))

Hey Ganesh i managed to get ARHD run succesfullyy :D Thank you so much for helping me out man..:D btw theres no equalizer now,, is dat normal?? just the beats option in sound enhancer..
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Yes, that is normal in the XE version ROM. However, equalizer option is available in the non-XE version
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
oh damn.. :( so i will have to download a non xe ROM right??? nd can i flash a sense 4 ROM using the same steps in ur guide???
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
use beats mudhi's mod..it will give you equalizer

just flash this mod via recovery...thats all

BEATS MOD BY MUDHI

sorry joaquinf for invading your thread :D
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
LOL i feel great having you and other members here giving support anytime.

Thanks for invading, please stay :D
[HTC Sensation] girishiyengar:
ganesh thanks again :D works like a charm.. but the 3rd party equalizer app doesnt work now.. is dat normal?? i mean not able to use both htc presets nd also activate the equalizer app..
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
that combo .. i havent tried that...i normally use beats + dolby that's all (its the best i feel)

for dolby apk ...check for all beats mod by bassini..in sensation apps and themes section
[HTC Sensation] Fliks:
Thank's a lot for this guide, seriously help me out, did my first root and rom flash today, got through the whole process with only a few minor bumps. Thanks again.
[HTC Sensation] wen hau:
do i need install supercharger?

my phone just s-off..
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
I dont understand your question, sorry. Could you please be more specific so i can give you a better answer?

Supercharger is a tweak that prevent sense launcher from being killed locking it in memory and possibly avoid sense reloads when under heavy tasks such as gaming or flash browsing. So it is up to you if you want to install it or not and it has nothing to do with s-off.
[HTC Sensation] wen hau:
oh...i see....

thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] wen hau:
how to check if i hv succed install the bravia engine??

i didn't see anything in my setting...cz in sony, the bravia engine is in the setting..

thanks..sorry for my bad english :confused:
[HTC Sensation] dr.zikzak:
Hello guys!

I got a Sensation with the Android Revolution 3.6.13 from mike1986! During the last days I've been suffering from issuses like spontaneous reboots and signal-loss!

Because of that I wanted to update to ICS, my phone is Super CID and - as i think - ready for having the firmware package provided for ICS put onto it...

So i downloaded the package, placed it on my SD and tried to start the update in de 4EXT recovery...but the installation got aborted immediately, why can this be the case?

I'm not a pro concering flashing and stuff, but is there anything I've overlooked?

Please help me out, it's terrible to be around with a phone, restarting in very unsuitable situations like answering a call or looking things up on the internet!

Thank you in advance!

Greetings,

Alex
[HTC Sensation] axox93:
Thanks !

---------- Post added at 06:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:06 PM ----------

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
the way you are flashing firmware is wrong...you should not flash the firmware via 4EXT

read the OP (opening post) again

read the sub-section "how to flash firmware" thread ..there step by step guides are given
[HTC Sensation] sIpInPuRp WiT mYdRoId:
Can i use the new Tmous Firmware with any Ics rom or does it have to be the specific firmware ending in .401 i think it is
[HTC Sensation] josh_wraith:
How can I update an HTC inpired 4G to ICS based ROM after unlocking with Advanced ace hack kit, so far I know I have supercid:1111111 and I have Rom manager 5.0.0.6 with clockworkmod 5.0.2.0, do I need to flash anything else first ?

I already tried to flash 3.32 (PG58IMG.zip) but theres no response in bootloader mode, it show a message like: PD98IAG No img or wrong file ? or Do I have a Desired instead Inspired!!!?.

Which will be the next steps ?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
It is more like you can flash the new tmous rom with the current 3.32 firmware. The new tmous base is indeed compatible with the existing 3.32 firmware, so yes you can.

Hi. You have the wrong thread my friend, this guide is for the HTC sensation not for the inspire.

You need to head to the HTC inspire forums and follow the specific instructions for your device. Be more cautious and read before attempting anything or you can end with a bricked phone, and that will be a shame.
[HTC Sensation] josh_wraith:
Oh my :confused:... yes is true thanks..
[HTC Sensation] wen hau:
anyone?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
the sony bravia engine ..is a myth

as someone said (didnt remember who) it just make the screen look litle bit good..that's all

and in reality for camera pics and all ..remain same ..when viewed on a PC or so :D
[HTC Sensation] wen hau:
so....nothing in setting?

always active??

in sony, we can enable/disable bravia engine from setting. :D
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Nothing just a leap of faith. If you select yes in the installation, then it should be installed. But as said above, this is most likely a myth. In my opinion it does not improve anything, i never flash that tweak.

EDIT: take a look into /system/build.prop and look for this lines:

"# Support for Sony Bravia Engine"
"ro.service.swiqi.supported=true"
"persist.service.swiqi.enable=1"

According to the additions folder in the ROM.zip those lines are added when sony bravia engine is active, as well with this files contained in /etc/

be_movie

be_photo

Look for those, that's the only way i see to check whether or not sony bravia mod is installed
[HTC Sensation] graymatter7:
The link to the firmware package:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1412618

points to:

http://xda3.androidrevolution.nl/db_mirror/ROMs/HTC Sensation/Firmware/3.32.401.x/PG58IMG.zip

It is currently broken. Is there an alternate source?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Use this one instead.
[HTC Sensation] andre_07:
Hi! do you have link for the fix of the t-mobile signal? cuz the link is broken!

Work fine now just it won't get 4g but just 3g (which pretty much never happened to me before

---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:23 AM ----------

last thing.. anyway to know which radio have i flashed? cause i don't remember if i did or not (embarasing...)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
flash the tmobile-US-firmware completely

here is the link http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1656413

also for checking radio

settings->about phone->soft ware information->more->baseband number

also chk in general section.there are couple of threads for t-mobile fix (but i think flashing the t-mobile us fw will do the majority of the fix)
[HTC Sensation] trkaaa:
Mike will post today a ARHD 6.6.7 , it is pure specifically t-mobile ARHD Rom , and basesd on the latest t-mobile RUU , so no need for fixes

i sent you a PM with correction to a previous post
[HTC Sensation] Godinhell:
Thanks for this
[HTC Sensation] owlen:
can't shake the bootloop

Hi,

This is my first attempt at ROMing. I have read step #1 completly and believe I followed it correctly. However after I updated the new firmware (from the above link) I got into a boot loop.

I tried to recover using the 4EXT which wrote that the process was successful but after it I'm also left looping. (rebooting afert "quietly brilliant") I tried to boot without the SD card but it still loops.

I entered te recovery, mounted the SDcard and used the pc to remove the PG58IMG.zip file, but still I can't boot it.

Before the firmwareupdate my boot showed:

-Revolutionary-

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.17.1111

RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M

eMMC-boot

Jan 2 2011,22:31:39

and I got cid: 11111111

Now it shows:

HBOOT-1.27.1100

Any idea how to pass this stage, or at least recover? I never done this before, so any link or explanation would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Hi, as you are coming from a gingerbread ROM and you already updated the firmware, your old rom cant be booted with the new firmware thats why you are stuck in a bootloop.

If you have followed all steps in the first post, go to post #2 and follow the steps to flash the ICS ROM (ARHD in this case, but you can flash any rom following the same procedure) this will get you out of the bootloop.

If you ever want to run your old GB backup you will need to downgrade to the old hboot 1.17 (instructions and links posted at the bottom of second post). Firmware and radio are not included in the nandroid backup.
[HTC Sensation] owlen:
Thanks, joaquinf,

I did continue with step #2, but the 4EXT recovery was gone and I got "ClockworkMod Recovery" instead. I continued with running the super wipe and than flushed the rom itself. Again it completed successfuly, although it didn't ask me anything, but now I'm stuck in the black screen with the white android logo. It does not boot.

Any ideas? Can I install the 4EXT recovery straight from the SD and repeat the installation? I found somewhere a link to such a 4EXT installation zip but the link was broken.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Re-do the second post steps including the first step to flash 4ext recovery touch (use second method), check the md5 of files and re-download them if necessary.

After that you should be ok. Android black splash screen is a sign of the rom not being installed succesfully or no rom installed
[HTC Sensation] owlen:
The second step calls for a Windows and I have linux. On the other hand since I can't boot the phone I can't connect using the fastboot and adb commands and I suspect it would be the same on windows. Can I safely use method three over there?

BTW, thanks a lot for the help. Do you have a "buy me beer" button?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
fastboot commands works..but once you go to bootloader (to go to bootloader remove battery ,reinsert it then hold volume down+power button)

then connect the phone from bootloader to pc (device reads "fastboot usb" after this )

i believe there is recovery.img from the recovery flashing tool that you have downloaded earlier...get that and keep it in adb folder

then on cmd ...go to the path where adb/fastboot is present

and type this first

"fastboot devices" ->it should show your device

then

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

thats all 4EXT got flashed ..and now you can go to 4EXT and happily install ARHD :D

EDIT: i also dont have buy me beer button :p we are RC's we help people ..we are not devs...if you want to donate ..donate to 4EXT dev madmax or ARHD team (mike's)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Hi! as ganeshp says, you can put your phone into fastboot manually following the steps mentioned above by him and selecting fastboot within the bootloader menu using vol+ or vol- to highlight the desired option and power button to select it.

In addition, adb commands work only while the phone is fully booted into ROM or booted into recovery mode. That being said, if you need adb commands and don't have a bootable ROM you can use them while being in recovery mode.

Regarding your original question, of course you can use method 3. i suggested method two because some people found that easier. But feel free to use method 3 is as effective as the other methods, and you don't need to be worried about incorrect CID error because your phone is already superCID'ed.
[HTC Sensation] winsome:
Great guide. Thanks for the effort.
[HTC Sensation] winsome:
Thank you for compiling this awesome step-by-step guide.

And thanks to ganeshp for directing me in the right direction.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Got your beer buddy! thank you very much for your support!

I've added you heading a list of donors in the OP. Thanks again, very much appreciated :)

A very special thanks to all members who have contacted me with positive messages, kind words and those who asked for a way to buy me a beer. Many thanks for your appreciation and support guys.

If you want to buy me a beer click on the "donate to me" button above my avatar. Thanks again :D

Donation list:

owlen

​
[HTC Sensation] owlen:
No Problem. I'm still waiting for ganesh's contribution link - he was very helpful here and especially on the IRC channel where he helped me step by step.

I have to say that I consider myself to be very tech savvy, and now that I've gone trough my first ROMing I think the rest would be a breeze, but doing it for the first time is rather difficult. I'm trying to think what makes it so, and what can be done to make it simpler, and honestly I'm not sure.

I think that if I could read some background (like what every acronym means, what's the bootloader, what is the "recovery" etc) and play around with the bootloader and recovery before it would be easier, but on the same time I know most people (and probably me included) are too lazy to read it and numbered steps is probably the way to go. Not sure.

Maybe the difficulty is that if you fail anything on the way you feel you lost your phone so it just makes it more scary. I'm sure that my next attempt, especially after I had some troubles on the first one, will be much simpler.

All I can say is thanks for the help - you have an awesome supportive community here!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
I can suggest a very good wiki thread. It's called waccopedia and has very useful information and it's worth reading. Every forum and sub-forum has "sticky threads", they have lots of device-specific info that everyone should read. Try browsing sensation q&a forum and general, also a very good thread to ask any kind of question is the help thread.

Welcome aboard! enjoy your new phone. BTW, did you try the GPS fix i pm'ed you?
[HTC Sensation] owlen:
There wasn't an actual problem, I just turned the GPS off somewhere in the setting. Everything is working perfectly!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Only first time itself is kinda difficult ..once you have done the firmware installation.. it need not be done again

From now onwards to install a ROM for you it would be

1.backup your current ROM (using recovery ..one click )

2.wipe/ format (also using recovery also one click and not required when upgrading the same ROM)

3.then flashing the new ROM that's all

See pretty simple now

Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
[HTC Sensation] Keito Tokunome:
Thank you very much for the guide.
[HTC Sensation] dtyson:
sensor problems with latest arhd faux

Has anyone had any issues with their sensors (light, prox, g sensors etc) with the latest ARHD release? I'm using the faux 123 kernell and was working fine for a few days but now does not. Next option is to reinstall.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Not really, mine are working fine with same setup. Try doing a clean install
[HTC Sensation] erikbjensen:
How about Branded phone?

Hi, thanks for a great tutorial!

I have spent a couple of days searching at Xda and other places, and realized that one question lacks an answer. So I decided now to ask here, rather than keep searching.

Is there any more risk involved flashing this firmware, and/or supercid a branded phone (I guess it's the right term, but I'm referring to a carrier locked phone)?

And if not...

I have Cid: HTC_Y13

Mid: PG5813000

As understood, I wouldn't need to supercid with these values according to the tutorial (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767). But since I have a branded phone, am I forced to do this anyway?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
afaik flashing different firmware and supercid ..doesnt cause issue for a branded phone :D

also afaik it doesnt break the carrier lock thing

and try this universal zip for firmware..it should work for you

https://www.dropbox.com/s/lwynxithdftco6k/PG58IMG.zip
[HTC Sensation] erikbjensen:
Thanks. Yeah strange this is so unclear, would think that there are plenty of users that has carrier lock and would like to flash their phones. Maybe I'm exaggerating this, but still I'm try to avoid as much as possible to brick my phone, (and who isn't?)

I have say I find it kind of strange that the official updates seems almost risk free when flashing the phone, in compare to doing it the manual way (like this tutorial).
[HTC Sensation] StubbsUK:
I'm having the same issue too, but I've had it with several different ROMs, superwipe etc.

I haven't tried anything older roms though, I have a 6.5 rom kicking around, I will try that tonight.
[HTC Sensation] lileddy305:
question.. i was told i need a late firmware version in order to use ics roms so i decided to do it but idk why my device cant be found via cmd

i have s off

and hboot 1.27.1100

eMMC boot

i think i bricked my phone cause w.e. rom i install it just keeps looping. idk what to do?

there is no way my phone is being recognized by windows the device is not found and i cant even find a way to put it back to stock someone please help :/
[HTC Sensation] danilobro:
BRICKED kernel

Is there any chance to have a Kernel comparison wich also includes BRICKED Kernel?

---------- Post added at 11:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:08 AM ----------

I've did the same mistake the first time I flashed ARHD. Fixed it flashing the right Firmware recommended in the post and then the ROM again.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Re-do the whole process following the steps posted in the first and second post. After that you should be ok

In order to use adb commands your phone must be connected to the pc and booted into recovery mode, if you are in bootloader screen you can only run fastboot commands.
[HTC Sensation] erikbjensen:
No problems when flashing firmware

I spent quite a lot time researching for what I went into, in fact I read approx. 170 pages (this tutorial and the other sticky tutorial (User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24,3.30 & 3.32 Unlocked)) :confused: .. Anyway, I did EVERYTHING as explained, then I flashed the latest firmware and ARHD 6.6 for a couple of days ago. The new ICS is really good and responsive and haven't experienced any problem (yet).

By the way the carrier lock, as I was previously worried about, didn't caused any problem.

So far, I don't see any reason for ever going back to GB.

Thanks for a really good tutorial and not at least for this really good ROM.
[HTC Sensation] samsez22:
Firmware DL link broken

I cannot DL from any of the posted DL links? Any additional location I could try? I need 3.32
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Try this one

http://db.tt/QtkFBFPy
[HTC Sensation] antiwire:
Thank you for this how to post.

Thank you guys a lot. I've been able to work on my Sensation TMOUS using these posts and everythign is working great. I appreciate your posts and works!
[HTC Sensation] alphaditya:
'No sim card' after flashing

Here's the thing..

I have HTC Sensation with stock gingerbread. Wanted to flash ARHD XE

Initially I had problems with S-Off, but finally it got done. Followed all the steps and finally installed ARHD XE with 4ext recovery.

Phone booted up well. But ever since it has booted, it says 'No sim card in phone'

I have tried changing different sims (of didderent networks). Keep getting the same msg. My phone was bought in India, not sim locked or carrier-locked.

I tried reloading the firmware, reflashed 4 times, tried both faux and sebastian kernels.

Other than the sim problem, every other feature works like a charm as assured. Wifi, camera, everything is perfect.

I'll be glad to furnish any other details that may be needed.

Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

-Aditya

P.S: I have also posted same msg in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1098849&page=7307. Not trying to spam, just trying to reach the proper person.
[HTC Sensation] SaaM01:
Help installing the ICS Software

Phone Info:

MODEL (HTC SENSATION 4G)

ANDRIOD VERSION (2.3.4)

HTC SENSE (3.0)

SOFTWARE NO. (1.45.531.1)

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.17.1111

Radio-10.14.9035.01_M

eMMC-boot

CID (T-MOB010)

MID (PG5810000)

I Downloaded the 3.32 Firmware & worked fine on my phone until it went into a boot loop with the white HTC Screen, Then used this ->

RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.5_R_Radio_11.6 9.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_252064_signed.e xe

And the rom.zip method to flash the rom.

Gave me an error about Wrong ID & Update failed.

So I downloaded the 3.12 Firmware & the Phone started normally. But in the BootLoader i got *LOCKED* in pink instead of *REVOLUTIONARY*

Which Rom should i use ?! I want an ICS Software & im really confused now.:confused:
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
oi i answered you in the help thread ..follow this guide again ..from scratch :D to get ICS !!!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Please read post #1 and post #2 thoroughly, re-download the required files and repeat the whole process from scratch.

All the instructions are posted there and if you follow the guide you will get ics without any problem whatsoever. Your phone is S-OFF, which make the thing much more easier for you.