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[HTC Sensation] madoxxx:
SIM Unlock

Hi Guys!

I would like to ask help, to unlock my Sensation:

HTC Sensation, S-OFF, HBOOT 1.27.1111, SuperCID

Tries:

Method 1

"strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"

I get only seven number

Method 2

Loading...[PG58IMG.nbh]

No image or wrong image!

I cant flash any PG85DIAG or PG85IMG from bootloader

Method 3

hxxp://sieempi.eu/blog/2011/09/22/universal-sim-unlock-for-s-offed-htc-devices-536

FAT32 init OK

Open MCCMNC file fail

Open CID file fail

Process donw, reboot device?

<VOL UP> Yes

I get this

Method 4

I tried unlock.sh, that not worked too.

Please help me!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Hi, the best way to get an answer and/or useful info is to ask in the thread related to your question. This thread isn't about sim lock, i'm sorry.

I suggest you to ask in this two threads, it is more likely you get an answer there.:

[HELP THREAD] Ask any question. Noob friendly.

[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)

Let's help to keep the threads clean, Thanks.

EDIT: I also want to encourage you to read this threads, you will find it very useful :)

[GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)

[New Members][Guide/Tour] Get the most out of XDA!!
[HTC Sensation] sonnhy:
Easy method

Hi i'm scared about doing all the steps on the S-OFF guide.. I would ask if there is an easy way to get the s-off?

My phone is HTC Sensation XE

- No root

- cID: HTC__405

- HBOOT: 1.27.0000

- Radio: 11.22.3504.07_M

- Android ICS: 4.0.3

- Software: 3.32.401.105
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
im afraid the only method to do SOFF is via Juopunutbear

but there is an alternative ..you can flash roms with SON

here is the guide which explains/guides that

FLASHING ROMS WITH SON

follow that to the letter
[HTC Sensation] los-childrenos:
Bad Zip

i have an HTC sensation , S-off , rooted , with 4ext, super CID'ed , but when i put the zip file of firmeware 3.32 , and i reboot my phone volume down + power , i have a message as Bad zipfile , i'm sure it's a 3.32 firmeware package, first i made it Soff then Rooted, installing the recovery mode and then 4ext , super CID,

bad surprise flash package is not the good one i tryed many times as explain in the thread.

i want enjoy ICS on my HTC
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
try this one
[HTC Sensation] oecsike366:
My phone search for "wrong" .img

Hi there!

i follow all steps in the 1st post. i downloaded the pg58img file put it in the root of my sd and reboot into the bootloader. but my phone search for pg58diag.img and tell me "no image or wrong image" then "parsing pg58img.zip" and nothing happen back to bootloader.

im rooted, s-off, 4ext recovery, dont supercid'ed

software:3.32.163.12

any hint whats going wrong?

thanks
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Re download the file from the post above yours and try again. Remember to check the md5 before flashing the file
[HTC Sensation] oecsike366:
i needed supercid, but now everythings fine.

thank you!
[HTC Sensation] wolfxwinds:
thanks for such a in depth guide, coming from dell streak 5.. traded for this phone and it was already rooted with 1.18 HBOOT s-offed with locked bootloader.

managed to SuperCID- flash the super wipe, installed rom, booted to boot loader and flashed the firmware, reboot into ARHD in 4 minutes. :good:

so far so good, now what else is there for me to do to make this rom run at its best?

I know its been asked before, but I flashed the 1.5g kernal on a tmobile sensation 4g, will it set to 1.5g or should I stay at 1.2G? Also, do I need to use SETCPU at all with ARHD?

not sure what else to say but thanks!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Hi! nice to hear that you are up and running ICS!

Speed is kernel related and can be modified with CPU control apps such as system tuner or SetCPU, that being said, you phone will run at the speed you want or set it to run. If you've flashed the stock kernel then you will be running at the stock cpu speed for your phone, which is 1.2 GHz. If you chose custom kernel then you phone is running @1.5GHz by default. No additional apps needed.

Stay tuned with the ARHD thread. An update will come in the next 24-48 hours.

Enjoy your new phone! :D
[HTC Sensation] wolfxwinds:
Oh.. nice.. so Ill be flashing something new in a day or two.. awesome..

so is anything not working in ICS I should know about..?

glad to hear.. I hate Setcpu.. i'd rather have it set to 1.5 GHz constantly.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
ARHD is based on the official HTC base so everything is working :) you don't have to worry about anything.

BTW which kernel did you flash?
[HTC Sensation] wolfxwinds:
the one in the installer on ARHD.. the 1.5 one.. I used EXT4 to install..
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
There were two options.

Sebastian

Faux

There is also a third popular kernel named bricked.

All of them will run @1.5GHz by default.

Based on my personal experience i recommend faux kernel. Read the kernel description, intellidemand governor is awesome. Battery life is stellar and performance is just great. Check it out and choose what you like it better.

If you have further questions about anything, grab the link to the help thread in my signature. We are willing to help :)

Welcome aboard!
[HTC Sensation] wolfxwinds:
yeah I got faux123
[HTC Sensation] wolfxwinds:
rose 3.12 worth flashing? I am trying to make this rom look to as close to real ICS (blue) as I can.. any suggestions?

nevermind found out the correct theme to flash.. looks so good now..
[HTC Sensation] crnkoj:
Hey guys, I I have a sensation with hboot 1.17 and will S-OFF it with revolutionary, and than flash the new firmware. My question now is, if I can afterwards flash a 1.17 hboot and s-on it with a 1.50.401.1 RUU (this is what I have on right now)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you have hboot 1.17 and 1.50 version software,revolutionary WILL NOT WORK.

Use THIS TOOL to s-off

:)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
can you rephrase the question once again ??

it is pretty confusing
[HTC Sensation] crnkoj:
So I made a mistake, I had hboot 1.18 with a 1.50 software. I managed to S-OFF with revolutionary, did super-Cid, than flashed cwm 5.0.0.8 and flashed this firmware. After that I flashed cm9 and it all works. Thanks guys

About my second question, can I flash a stock 1.50 RUU now to restore 1.18 hboot and stock rom?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Yes you can, but 1.18 isn't compatible with ICS. Only gb ROMs will run. At the bottom of the second post you can find the instructions to revert back to gb with the unlocked 1.17 bootloader.

To be able to run an updated ics ROM you need at least 3.32 firmware.
[HTC Sensation] crnkoj:
Yes I understand that. I just wasn't sure if I can downgrade the bootloader. Thanks
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Sure you can. As long as you are s-off you can do any kind of upgrade/downgrade
[HTC Sensation] ryanisler:
can't download the 3.32 firmware, the link is dead...

the mirror in the first post worked, but the file i got from isn't recognized when i try to flash it...

thanks!

ryan.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Another link HERE

:)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
What do you mean by the file isn't recognized? it shows any error before flashing? could you please be more specific?

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ryanisler:
after copying the zip file into the root of my SD (zip file name is exactly as it was), i go into boot loader. the status on the screen shows that it is searching for the PG58IMG file but was not able to find it.

i was never asked to confirm the update.

hope this helps

thanks!

edit: additionally, the error shows "wrong zipped image"
[HTC Sensation] fragargon:
hi Joaquinf,

I just got a brand new sensation XE (i was lucky coz still in GB and hboot 1.17)

so after i day reading different thread and mainly this one, I understand how to do... it goes flawlessly.

I m now S-offed running ARHD 6.7.0 with latest firmware

I already hit the button but sometimes it s good to read that this huge thread is really revelant for new phone's user

(didn't yet update the signature)

thanks
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you got it working and you are up and running ARHD :thumbup:

I'm working on the thread to include some new information and files to update to 3.33 fw and ARHD 6.7.0. Is always nice to know about people like you who don't rely on others to make things happen, but instead decide to read and understand everything first and do some work on their own. Congrats and keep doing it the right way.

Thanks for your feedback and enjoy your new phone
[HTC Sensation] fragargon:
Hi Joaquinf,

About upgradind to 3.32 to 3.33 firmware I read that some users lost hboot 1.27 and bootloader locked... I didn t experienced such thing.I m still revolutionary... I updraded from 1.17 to 3.32 and 3.33 but notice that latest firmware 3.33 didn t included hboot. I downloaded those firmware from relevant thread. Don t remember the Op' s name but i m sure you re aware of this.

This is just my feedback as a new user.

M2c

Edit: coming from the desire... The sensation running ARHD is just amazing... Very glad :)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
HI! yes at the moment there are "two versions" of the 3.33 firmware. The stock one provided by mike1986., which contains the newest stock and locked 1.29 hboot (bootloader). The second one is a tweaked one made by Kohr-Ah, this one does not contains the hboot therefore you will keep your revolutionary bootloader if coming from 3.32.

Please read here if you want a deeper explanation.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thread updated

Hi guys! the thread has been updated. Here is the changelog:

[JUL.15.12]

First post updated to flash the latest 3.33 firmware version

Second post updated to flash the latest ARHD 6.7.x /1.2.x version

4EXT Recovery touch Flashing tool updated to v1.0.0.5 RC5

PM58IMG.zip file to flash recovery via bootloader updated to v1.0.0.5 RC5

Help thread link added to the useful links section

Minor cosmetic changes and fixes

If you have any comments/feedback to improve it please let me know.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] jonomac:
Thanks for all the work you've done Joaquin, I've just rooted and flashed my first ever phone using all your advice.

5USD donated, cheers!
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thank you very much my friend. Always glad to help people and is good to hear about your positive experience following the guide and succesfully achieving the main goal. Your beer is very much appreciated.

Thanks again

:)
[HTC Sensation] Hitorijanae:
For some reason only Villec2 1.11 based ROMS work on my phone, and they're unusable because I get Unfortunately, the process com.android.phone has stopped, so I have no data. 3.xx roms only get to the bootloader.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Is your phone s-off via jb method? also, which 3.33 fw did you flashed, the one posted here as "universal" version without hboot? or the complete one posted by mike, which include a locked bootloader hboot 1.29?
[HTC Sensation] 69liberal69:
Thanks for the TUT:victory:
[HTC Sensation] DanteXXL:
I have a Sen XE with HBoot 1.27 therefore I'm still S-ONed, could I upgrade or downgrade the firmware package? Or there is absolutely no way to do that with S-ONed phones?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Sorry,you cannot flash firmware or radio with s-on.

:)
[HTC Sensation] edutj:
HELP

After upgrading to 6.7 ARHD had problems with wifi and network operator. I was reading the tutorials before update and continuously information searching and reading some step since I have had it wrong.

Help me solve the problem.

Terminal settings before upgrading. Bootloader: Unlock / PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL / HBOOT-1.27.0000 / RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M

Download the firmware update and ARHD 6.7.0 from the post "[ROM] Android Revolution HD 6.7.0 | ICS" and follow the steps in the guide. The only error haven`t updated recovery 4ext TOUCH v1.0.0.5 RC5.

Terminal settings after upgrading: Revolutionary (pink background) / PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL / HBOOT-1.29.XXXX (not remember) / RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

After reviewing all the steps I have seen that HBOOT should not have changed. Besides the problems discussed in the beginning. So far I've gotten back to the FIRM and previous ROM (with the bootloader: revolutionary / S-OFF / Hboot: 01.27.1100). But I continue having the same problems and I hope that any more.

As I return to Hboot 1.27.0000 and bootloader unlock?

THANKS
[HTC Sensation] DjGeppo:
"Quote of the whole first post deleted by MOD"

Very nice guide.Thank you very much
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thanks for your feedback. However, there is no need to quote the entire op, could you please edit your post? Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] jamesbond_28_007:
I get no signal with 3.33 :( And stupidly I deleted 3.32 and all the links are down. Can someone please upload the unlocked non T-Mous 3.32 firmware please. I'm without a phone!!
[HTC Sensation] KevinNash:
All the 4ext recovery links are also down, can some one reupload please ? ;)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
here then

3.32 DB link

---------- Post added at 04:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 PM ----------

i got RC3 ..but you can update later ;)

4EXT rc3 DB link
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Dev-host is now up and running again.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gaurav14:
s-on

Can I not upgrade my firmware to 3.33 from 3.32 if I am s-on?

I am running Arhd 6.6.7 on my 3.32 base and need to upgrade to 6.7.:rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Sorry you can't update the firmware if you are s- on. However, you can run arhd 6.7.0 with your current firmware
[HTC Sensation] gaurav14:
s-on

Thanks, I will take your words and will try tonight. Iam bit apprehensive as the ROM description says to have 3.33.

Hope things go well.:rolleyes:
[HTC Sensation] faultytowersdude:
Should you super wipe before flashing 3.33 as I did not, but everything is working fine.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you are s-on ,you cannot flash radios or firmware.

If you are interested in s-off ,look in ☺ A great starting point for all new Sensation owners ☺in my sig.

There are lots to choose from.

Why do you NEED to upgrade?

:)

---------- Post added at 10:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:24 PM ----------

Hi,

Superwipe is NOT necessary for firmware upgrade.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gaurav14:
I presume to flash ARHD 6.7 we definitely need 3.33, so want to upgrade.:confused:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Firmware upgrade is "Recommended".

But as joaquinf says,6.7.0 will run on 3.32.

If you do get problems,then consider s-offing.

:)
[HTC Sensation] crayon16:
Is it mandatory to upgrade to 3.33 firmware from 3.32.. i'm planning to update my ARHD to 6.7.0 or flash ViperS..

Another question, what are the changes or fixes of 3.33, is 3.32 better than 3.33??
[HTC Sensation] cdeeee:
How to tell if ROM updated if...

I went through all of the various steps, did the backups etc and then flashed 3.32 (coming from GB). Since I can yet flash the ROM until I get to 3.33, is there a way to tell if the firmware was updated (it seems to stop during the process but could be because new rom not yet updated)?
[HTC Sensation] crayon16:
Go to Settings>About phone>Software information>More>Build Number

There you can see what is your existing firmware version.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Are you s-off?

:)

---------- Post added at 11:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:32 AM ----------

Hi,

It is "Highly recommended".

But 6.7.0 will still work on 3.32

The most noticeable difference is the new radio.

:)
[HTC Sensation] cdeeee:
Firmware Version

I can't boot the phone so I can't go through the menu. I am hoping some tool can help. I assume I can't boot because the firmware 3.32 is not compatible with GB but I don't want to update the ROM yet with a ICS Rom because I a concerned the Firmware didn't yet update properly. This is why I am trying to check first.
[HTC Sensation] wadapak52:
Do i have to flash 3.33 firmware

Do i have to flash 3.33 firmware if i superwipe my old 6.6.7 arhd which have base 3.32 in order to flash 6.7.0 that have base 3.33. My build number after flashing 6.7.0 is 3.33.xxx . Nothing happen though,just curious
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Matching base and firmware is highly recommended. Now that you have superwiped to install the new rom you can just update the fw without the need to superwipe again. If you are s-off I recommend you to update the firmware to avoid further issues.
[HTC Sensation] crayon16:
I just flashed viperS ROM last night and forgot to update my firmware first before flashing, and now im planning to update the firmware from 3.32 to 3.33 but i'm thinking maybe it will have a negative effect on my new ROM if i update it. Question, do i need to superwipe again or its okay to directly update the firmware?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
No you don't have to superwipe when updating the firmware. You can just flash 3.33 on top of 3.32.
[HTC Sensation] mangio85:
ok!
[HTC Sensation] hossny88:
thanks
[HTC Sensation] olw201:
going from 3.32 to 3.33

So my current conf is:

- Base-band Version: 11.69.3504.00P_11.22.35.0407_M

- Firmware Version: 3.32

- ROM: tamcore's opensensation nightlies

- Kernel: tamcore's kernel

Can i just flash the 3.33 firmware through the bootloader, or is there more to it

Obviously i am S-off...

Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Just flash the 3.33 bootloader no problem there

Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
[HTC Sensation] locn:
Mate

Since you are already on 3,32 Just download the patched version and flash. If you get an CID error follow the steps on page 1 and modify the firmware to suit your location and off you go :)
[HTC Sensation] aCe_Se7eN:
Downloaded the 3.33 patch universal since I'm coming from 3.32 and boot into bootloader. Patch was applied successfully and rebooted. Then I checked my software version it still show 3.32? I have repeat all the process all over again and yet it did not updated to 3.33. There was no error encounter during installation though.

-Revolutionary-

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.27.1100

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

Software number - 3.32.707.10

Kernel - 3.0.16

Baseband - 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M

Is anyone else having the same issue with me?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi

The firmware number does not actually change,

To confirm the update,check you radio number in:

Settings/about phone/software information/more/baseband version

If it has changed up,then,your update was successful

:)
[HTC Sensation] fatihya:
thanks
[HTC Sensation] Lentiform:
hepl guys i tried flashing my sensation xe with arhd after udating my firmware it says update fails power to reboot what should i do in deetails because i want it so badly !!!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The opening posts are as detailed as you are going to get.

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] _azeroth_:
can i use this process in flashing other roms? noob here. ty:o
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes completely

just for safe side

when wiping ..instead of using superwipe script (as its not compatible with some AOSP ROMS) ..use wipe from 4EXT (4EXT -> wipe|format -> format all partitions except sdcard)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes,you can.

Just substitute your ROM for ARHD.

:)
[HTC Sensation] maidangisme:
I just get S-Off my XE with hboot 1.27, i tried more 20 times hard wire trick to get it work (Without Unlock Bootloader)....
[HTC Sensation] xps1:
Well, currently, my phone is underclocked... I mess up with setcpu... I dun see my chipset on the list of there even though it claims that it does have MSM8X60 in it ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=505419 ) and now to solve the problem, they say I need to flash a custom rom. The setcpu causes my phone max speed limited to 584MHz. I dun have any other options but to choose tegra2 chipset to get max speed 1GHz. So currently, this rom is on my top list. @LeeDroid second. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21980912#post21980912 what's the difference between this post?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Both are guides to update to 3.27 firmware and flash ARHD 6.2.1. That's all i can say. Even if you choose to flash leedroid you can follow the instructions to update firmware and then flash whatever Rom you like.

Just make your choice the same way you choice your ROM. The one you like it more and suits you better. It's a matter of taste :D
[HTC Sensation] xps1:
Argh ICS...

- Something still up with Wi-Fi some not getting any signal

- issues with gallery for some even with all tips above

- Small MMS

- UOT Kitchen mods dont work and the kitchen cant cook new ones (yet)

- Bluetooth Won't allow PAB Access, nor prompt for it

- Browser Bookmarks do not work - Causes FC.

- Bookmark widget has bookmarks but will not create thumbnails

- Cant add app through personalize app, work around by using long press from app draw.

- Wi-Fi hotspot doesnt work, will turn on but thats it, wont give IP address to clients.

- Exchange sync for hotmail (and maybe others) doesnt keep some custom settings e.g update schedule and download past mail.

- Stock and 1.5GHz kernels both seem to be a tad buggy, some reboots. Seems to be mainly when CPU1 comes online when phone is really working hard! Maybe fixed in later hacked kernels.

-HTC Sync app is now present and some aspects work, but calender doesn't

- Error when restoring contacts from SD card "Failed to parse Vcard for unexpected reason(File ended during parsing BASE 64 binary)"

- When I try to take a photo with an effect, the camera takes the picture, but then FC's. And the picture doesn't get saved in the gallery.

- Skype doesnt work for video calling, you can see them but they get a green screen. Audio is fine.

- Blue Hue on Sense 3.6 using Acer manufactured screen.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
My best advice for you is to stay on gingerbread, flash a "bugfree" stock rom and wait an official ics update from you career.
[HTC Sensation] AggieCowboy92:
Just maybe a bit of confusion then. I went to the 4EXT website and only two downloads are available, the 4EXT Updater apk and the 4EXT Recovery Control. the 4EXT Updater apk doesn't work if your not rooted. Which if you are following your guide for the first time, the phone is not rooted. That was my issue.. I know that the updater is how you get the recovery image.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thanks for the info. I'll add to the guide that the phone must be rooted in order to install the 4ext recovery.
[HTC Sensation] xps1:
Well, you never experience even one of the bugs listed when u install ICS? Wow, amazing! How u do it?
[HTC Sensation] zukа:
(This is an x-post from the Insertcoin and ARHD threads, because I don't want to derail them any further)

I'm attempting to flash Android Revolution HD 6.2.1 or Insertcoin 4.5.0 on the new ICS firmware package (HBOOT 1.27). These ROMs are both only supposed to work with 1.27. Whenever I install them to my phone when it has HBOOT 1.27 installed, they bootloop - ARHD at the Quietly Brilliant screen, Insertcoin doesn't even get that far.

However, when I have HBOOT 1.23 installed, both boot up, which apparently is not supposed to happen. I've redownloaded and reflashed three times for each ROM and I'm getting the same results.

My processes I've tried -

Flash firmware, remove from SD card, super wipe, install ROM

Super wipe, install ROM, flash firmware, remove from SD card

Neither works and it's doing my head in, and I just can't figure out why it's not working. If anybody could help out that'd be great - apparently the newest firmware is necessary for these ROMs to work to their fullest potential.

I'm S-OFF'd and Super CID'd and have been using the firmware packages from both Mike's thread and User Friendly Firmware, both without success.
[HTC Sensation] carlosvzz:
Yes, that was my case too... I'd to follow the instruction in the "Guide to S-off, Installing ClockWork, PermRoot, SuperCID & Flashing".

So if your phone isn't rooted, you need to follow steps 1 - 3 (S.Off, install ClockWork Recovery and PermRoot) ... and then you can continue with this guide, installing the 4Ext...
[HTC Sensation] tongueman87:
Thank you! I reverted to gb XD for now I hit the thanks button as well