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[HTC Sensation] maestrale942:
Custom Recovery

Please please please ..... can anyone tell me if there is any risk installing custom recovery (ext 4 or CWM touch) on my vodafone Sensation with unlocked booloader (via htcdev) and CID VODAP405? Thank you in advance for your reply
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

It is a fairly simple process ,but it is also necessary if you want to install a custom ROM.

I recommend 4EXT.

(ext 4 is a partition extension.Be careful what you install!)

:)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
no risk at all...

the recovery partition is entirely independent (like an island ;) )

so installing custom recovery wont cause any risk...as it wont touch any other part of your device

Also you can easily revert back to stock custom ...(via running RUU )

so happy flashing :D
[HTC Sensation] maestrale942:
Thank you for your prompt reply, but with s-on it is impossible to change the CID. Therefore I believe is is not possible to install custom roms
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
CID is not required at all to install custom ROMS...see the guide at any point did OP mentioned about CID ? no he didnt...

so you can follow the OP (opening post) of the GUIDE and happily flash custom ROM

remember cid is required only for running RUU...(i.e to make your phone stock again)
[HTC Sensation] maestrale942:
thank you for prompt reply
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
read my previous post ;)
[HTC Sensation] maestrale942:
Thank you again ....
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
i remember you asking about rooting or custom rom

for you rooting is much simpler..to install what you want

for installing custom rom you need to do full wipe ..which will cost you your data (of apps) and sms , contacts and call logs

but custome rom gives you huge advantage over stock rom...your UI will be much smoother...and there are tons of optimizations...which is a huge plus (like camera/video is awesome after a mod...which overwrites the stock HTC junk camera/video)..

if you want custom rom..

i recommend you to install super backup app through which you can backup sms contacts and call logs

then install a custom rom (see my signature for the current rom im using) via recovery

PS: there is a way to say thanks in XDA :p
[HTC Sensation] maestrale942:
I cannot manage in any way to get my phone rooted. I have tried in every possible way (I have also tried with Super SU).If I try to flash "Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip" it aborts the installation. With "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" everything goes well but I dont get the phone rooted. What else can I try?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
You can change your CID while S-ON, you will not have any problem. All you need to have is the correct adb and fastboot drivers.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Check the rooting status via root check basic app... Also some people reported success by flashing superuser zip three times.. (third tome it was success)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
I believe changing cid when SON is not possible joaquinf.. Even if you got unlocked bootloader..

Always remote not allowed error occurs
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Ive done it myself with my prior sensation when i sent it back to warranty. I supercided, flashed ruu, switched s-on and wrote original cid afterwards. If you take a look at the s-off guide thread there is people that can confirm this.

What have htc done with the recent sensations:confused:
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
May be possible with <=1.18.0000 hboot but not possible with newer ones (i think from 1.2x)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I don't think they want people rooting,s-offing,custom ROMMING,or anything.

They are being kill-joys.:mad:

It is getting to be harder and harder.

:(
[HTC Sensation] anas_xrt:
Best information

I find many place to solve my problem, all information here was precisely, Kudos.
[HTC Sensation] Thodoris21:
Hi guys. I have a Sensation Xe with the following setup.

S-On

1.27 HBoot

Bootloader unlocked via HTCDEV

Rooted

Firmware version 3.32.468.151 CL354326

Clockwork mod Touch recovery 5.8.0.9

Question 1: Can i flash customs roms using the CWM recovery or i should use only 4EXT recovery as it's mentioned in the guide?

Question 2: The guide at some point mentions the following. This means that if i want to flash a JB rom it will not work?

Please help me to clarify this point, meaning that with s-on and hboot 1.27 i can only flash ics based roms.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

1.CWM does not have "Smartflash",so , you would have to flash the boot.img every time.

4 EXT just makes soooooooooo much easier.

Plus it is a better recovery.

2.You can flash JB ROMS with your 3.32 firmware.It will still work.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Thodoris21:
Thanks for your quick reply.

I have created backup with CWM. Can i restore it with 4EXT?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes.

4EXT is the next generation CWM.

It is developed from CWM,and improved upon.

Nandroids are totally interchangeable.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
Yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for creating this!!!
[HTC Sensation] velvet396:
I'm betting this guide will "save the day" for me, a day late, but no matter.

Thanks for the effort in putting this together. Should be stickied and recommended over wire trick method for sure.
[HTC Sensation] genie3004:
help...........

Hi guys. I have a Sensation with the following setup.

S-On

1.27 HBoot

Bootloader unlocked via HTCDEV

Rooted

4EXT Recovery.

While I was updating my Elegancia OS from ver 6.0 to 7.0 after full insatallation of the ROM and reboot, the phone is getting stuck on the htc logo, i tried again & again with others old Elegancia Roms but no result.

Please help

Thanks.............
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Did you use the "Smartflash" option BEFORE flashing the ROM?

:)
[HTC Sensation] genie3004:
yes i enabled the smartflash option before flashing.........
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Go to the first post.

Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"

I know it says wifi fix,but try it anyway.

Maybe smartflash is stuck.

:)
[HTC Sensation] genie3004:
ok i'll try...........

thanks
[HTC Sensation] ThaGG:
First of all, thanks for this amazingly clear explaination. Rooting and flashing a sensation couldn't be more easier. I have been a long time HTC user and since three weeks I own my brother's HTC sensation (good as new). I followed all the steps and am now on AR HD 7.3. Everything works as smooth as possible, except for one thing.I have a very bad connection in my house when in gsm/wcdma mode. 2 bars max, while my htc legend gets full signal. In GSM mode I get full bars, but frequent drops to zero. I tried everything hardware wise; bought a new backcover, cleaned the antennas, even holding the phone in a way that will not disturb the signal. Unfortunately, the reception in my house is terrible. Now I couldn't care less about 1 or 2 bars of steady signal if not for the following; during a call I can hardly understand the other person. Sound crackles, voice is muffled, frequent stops; it's terrible.Only with 3 or more bars I can have a normal conversation. I asked my brother about it and he told me he never had a problem. Calling was never a problem for him even with 1 or 2 bars of signal. My legend functions perfectly fine with low reception so it must be the phone. Can this be a problem with the ROM? (running latest radio/latest firmware) I don't want to go back to stock and I don't think it will make any difference. I googled the problem and there are more folks with reception issues out there, it's like the phone has a hard time keeping a steady signal.

Looking forward to any suggestions! Thanks for reading.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

It could be your ril

Get the app called "Getril" from the market,and see if it suggests anything better.

:)
[HTC Sensation] ThaGG:
Thank you for your help. I just installed the file and it says' unknown RIL..Baseband is 11.76c.3504.00p_11_29A.3504.18_M

It doesn't suggest anything (probably because of unknown RIL).
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I assume that you are s-on,if you are in this thread.

You are already on the latest radio,and you cannot change that,being s-on.

Maybe ask in the RADIO/RIL thread,and see if anyone can help you there.

:)
[HTC Sensation] TheWall-[ITA]:
I heard getRIL is not working properly since a few months. Try to get RILinfo (I don't have a link, please search for it ;) ) and see which version you have: it should be 4.0.0037 for you, cause you have the latest baseband.
[HTC Sensation] ThaGG:
I am indeed S-On. The S-Off method went wrong and I found this way easier. It's the latest firmware/radio and it's the same as my brother used before handing the phone over to me. I tried the aluminium foil trick to increase the antenna coverage, but without succes. I hate having an awesome device that has trouble performing the basic function..which is calling. I will ask the question over at the other thread. Thanks for your help!

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Thank you! Found the APK (it's on this page http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=29888101#post29888101). You are correct, my RIL is 4.0.0037HMQ. I'm guessing all is well then, since it's from may 2012 and I have got the phone only since two weeks. Outside and in more populated areas (I live quite rural) the reception is fine. It's just that I can't figure out why I have such poor call quality with two bars when my old phone worked just fine on two bars or less.
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
Help help :((

I need to UNLOCK and ROOT my Sen xe but the DEV UNLOCK process wont do good.

In the cmd menu it shows "waiting for the device" and its stuck there. ive tried my best and its so irritating. Ive tried other method too in which dev unlock is not needed, but in that even the first installtion process wont do. It say your OS not supported. WTF

Some pro plz help me !!!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
you havent enabled Android/USB Debugging in settings->developer options did you ?
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
Are you kidding bro.. i have done it already. And ive rooted my Nexus 4 before (stolen) which was soo soo easy. But this HTC thingy is so irritating and plus my battery is super fuked up so i need to root it . PLEASE HELP ME , its so mind****ing.

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M waiting here that Delhi climate is so ausum and m sitting here trying to unlock my device. Bah! Please help me !!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
then HTC Drivers are installed ? if not ...install these and reboot

also did you get the "waiting for device" message over adb command or over fastboot command ?
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
" The driver installer is not suppoted for this OS ".

I installed after uninstalling all HTC things like sync n drivers.

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Is it all happening cuz i have WIndows 8? :(
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
nope not because of that ..remove my drivers ..reinstall htc sync ..then reboot.

then once you connect the phone to pc ..does the status bar of the phone say "usb debugging connected" ?
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
"waiting for device" came on the cmd windown. When the Dev unlock procedure asks you to type command like

cd c/android/fastboot oem get_token_identifier
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
ahh man you are using fastboot command during that time you need the phone in bootloader

first type this

adb reboot bootloader

phone will go to bootloader (white screen )

and the phone should say FASTBOOT USB

then type the what ever command you need to
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
Na man i typed it after my device was in bootloader mode after restart. everything goes correct, but those token lines never came and instead it says waiting for the device.

And can you plz be more precise cuz ive used 2-3 methods, now m so confused.

There are diff methods with different ADB unzips, thousand packages, m baffled *_*

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And i reinstalled HTS sync and when connted phone , my phone says USB Debugging connected !
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
go to bootloader using the command i said earlier

and post what all was there on the bootloader here (the phone should be still connected to the PC)

EDIT: and FFS just follow one guide and let that one be this one !
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
it says,

"adb server is out of date. killing ..

adb server dint ack

failed to start demon

error"

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Heyy, it happened,

It sayd

Demon started successfully !!

And white screen came. Now what bro
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
post the stuff present in the white screen ! thats what Ive asked earlier too ! please read carefully from now on
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
locked

pyramid out ship s-on rl

h boot 1.29.0000

emmc-boot

march 2 2012, time

FASTBOOT

VOL up..

..

..

bootloader

reboot

reboot bootloader

power down

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bro you here?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
its just saying FASTBOOT

that means the HTC SYNC is obstructing .. uninstall HTC SYNC ..keep the USB drivers though

then disconnect the phone and reconnect it from the bootloader

the phone should say FASTBOOT USB
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
bro when the went down thr volume , now it says

FASTBOOT USB.

But then i tried typind "get_identifier_token" again in cmd then it is saying " < waiting for device>

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PLEASE REPLY DUDE, youre my only hope!

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DUUUDE!!!! m waiting , plz help yaaar ,
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
when the Phone is in FASTBOOT USB

type this command

fastboot devices

your connected device should be listed here

then try the get token command

if "fastboot devices" command failed then the connection is not proper ..you should not use usb 3.0 port also if you are using PC ..connect to the back USB ports

then try the command again
[HTC Sensation] trippinn:
Its not doing anything when i type devices, i tried all ports. you see even you get irritated by this ,anyways thanks a ton foe the help . il loose the hope of rooting this piece of junk . thanks. yo!

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Ive searched for the solution, but can yhou plz xplain this to me .

I've searched and searched for a solution to this, nothing is working. Really need help guys.

Phone is on stock ICS rom, PC is Win8 Pro x64. All three files are in the folder, SDK is installed (x64 version), Google USB driver installed, Java for windows installed, and HTC Sync installed but not running.

When in FASTBOOT and USB connected it shows FASTBOOT USB. Device manager shows Android Phone - Android ADB Interface. Is this correct or should it show something else in device manager?

No matter what I've tried when running fastboot oem get_identifier_token in command prompt I get waiting for device. Also running fastboot devices returns nothing.

Don't know what else to try... Seems it doesn't recognize the device but it's in device manager.

Edit: have also tried different usb ports and I know the cable works.

Edite 2: I fixed it. Took me hours to get this working but for any one struggling like I was here is what I did.

Got rid of all the drivers and started back at Android 1.0 in device manager. Manually installed the official SDK google usb driver and selected Android Bootloader Interface for Android 1.0. Also boot the phone and manually install again and select Android ADB Interface.

Here is what really caused me problems. The HTC tutorial I looked at said to take adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and adbWinApi.dll and put them in their own folder. This absolutely does not work for me even now. I used the directory straight from the SDK (sdk\platform-tools) and added fastboot.exe from a previous sdk revision into that folder. Now everything works!!! Finally!
[HTC Sensation] matjasko:
Thank you

Thank you for the excellent guide!

I did everything as you wrote and the installation completed successfully!

BR, Andy
[HTC Sensation] james1196:
Hey guys, my progress so far on my mates phone is...HTC dev unlock, 4ext flahsed. When getting root on stock ROM. Why is the superuser file named as ARHD. Is it meant to be named that? or am i missing something?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
flash this zip from 4ext

http://download.chainfire.eu/339/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.41.zip

it will give you root
[HTC Sensation] stanuel:
Great guide!! :D

Successfully install first custom ROM by following your guide.

Thanks a lot, mate :highfive:
[HTC Sensation] alza:
If I followed this up to step 4 (unlocked bootloader, flashed recovery, enabled temp smartflash, flashed root) and then moved to the S-OFF guide, when I complete the S-OFF and change my CID, do I need to re-enable temp smartflash to flash the actual rom (MIUI)?

Also, once the flashing of the ROM is done, do I need to follow the steps to enable permanent smartflash?

Thanks in Advance
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
If you have achieved s-off, SmartFlash is not needed at all. You can turn it off and keep it that way even after flashing roms.

It's for flashing roms s-on.

JAM THAT THANKS BUTTON.

Happy to help.
[HTC Sensation] alza:
So if I follow this guide until step 4A (Unlock Bootloader, Flash Recovery, Flash Root), then do the S-OFF...

1) Do I need to reflash recovery again once I finish S-OFF?

2) Can I stay on my current (stock) ROM, and just have it S-Offed and Rooted? Or do I need to then flash a different ROM for it to all be usable?

Also, does the ZIP file linked in 4A for root...

1) Flash both root (SuperSU/Superuser) AND busybox?

2) Work for non- Android Revolution HD roms?

Thanks in Advance, sorry for the questions!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The whole point of this guide is to install ROMS with s-on.

s-off is optional.

If you s-off, you still need to root, unless the ROM you choose is rooted.

You can use any ROM.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[HTC Sensation] alza:
Yes, so I follow this guide to Step 4 (which means I have rooted) and then swith to the S-OFF guide where the Author recommends it... I KNOW i need to root, that wasn't my question.. MY QUESTION WAS:

1) Do I need to reflash recovery again once I finish S-OFF?

2) Can I stay on my current (stock) ROM, and just have it S-Offed and Rooted? Or do I need to then flash a different ROM for it to all be usable?

Also, does the ZIP file linked in 4A for root...

1) Flash both root (SuperSU/Superuser) AND busybox?

2) Work for non- Android Revolution HD roms?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

1.No

2.Yes

3.Don't know

4.Yes

:)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
Thank you :)

Just so there is no confusion, was your answer 'yes' to 2. for me able to stay on same rom, or for needing to flash a new one?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

When you s-off , it does not affect the ROM you are using.

However,backup everything first,including your sd card(that does get wiped during s-off)

:)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
So all that's left to ask is:

Does the ZIP file linked in 4A for root...

Flash both root (SuperSU/Superuser) AND busybox?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Busybox is always available from the market,if it does not get installed.

Look HERE

:)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
Ok thank you,

So it doesn't have to be flashed alongside SuperSU? You can install it once the rom and everything is setup?
[HTC Sensation] EvilKing009:
Hi guys,

If i have a nandroid backup of my rooted stock rom,so i don't need RUU ? :)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

What are you trying to do?

:)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
a nandroid backups your whole current rom's condition with the latest system/data or personal settings you may have done on it

a ruu is a different story so as malybru said what are you trying to do exactly?
[HTC Sensation] 5110:
uhm

i wanna flash back to stock or maybe a custom rom

my device is rooted , anyway here is my info

what steps should i be skipping or should be doing ?

android version 4.0.3

Htc sense : 3.6

unlocked

pyramid pvt ship S-on RL Hboot-1.29.0000

eMMc-boot

basseband : 11.69A.304.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2

kernel: 30.16-g04cb748

thank you .
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Install 4 EXT recovery.

Use "Smartflash" option to install ROMS.

That's it.

:)
[HTC Sensation] 5110:
uhm

so that means i do steps 5 + 5A only ?

because i seem to not be able to do step 2 without those files,

also if am flashing Android Revolution HD , is it recommended and goes well with my kernel/radio ? or should be changing that as well ?

:) thank u
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

First you need to install 4 EXT (step 2 )

Until you have done that,there is nothing else you can do.

You will not be able to change firmware/radio if you are s-on.

Kernel can be flashed with "Smartflash" option in 4 EXT.

:)
[HTC Sensation] 5110:
woah

woah ! got some progress :D :D thank you for replies :D

willing to flash android revolution HD

should i be downloading the : firmware package package and/or Radio listed under downloads ?

or just the android revo. HD 7.3 and flash it right away ?

info :

basseband : 11.69A.304.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2

kernel: 30.16-g04cb748

build : 3.32.4
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Like I said, you cannot flash firmware,so do not bother.

Yes, download ARHD.

Put it on your sd card.

Make a nandroid.

Boot into 4 EXT ,go to wipe , and format all partitions except sd card.

Enable "smartflash" option.

And flash ARHD directly.

Reboot,and wait to load.

:)
[HTC Sensation] mizukage:
hi just want to ask a question bout rooting this phone HTC Sensation Xe with audio beats.

is this the right process?

follow step 1

follow step 2

follow step 3

follow step 3A

follow step 4A

i just wanted to root my device nothing else, i am confused after flashing the recovery image 4EXT is it prerequisite to temporary enable the smartflash after flashing?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

There is no harm in having 4EXT.

It is a very good recovery,easy to use.

"Smartflash" is an option within the 4 EXT recovery to enable the flashing of ROMS and kernels without getting bootloops.

It is enabled just BEFORE flashing.

No need to use it if you are just rooting.

:)
[HTC Sensation] mizukage:
so meaning to say after i flash the recovery image boot up the phone should i go to custom recovery to flash the zip file of supersu..am i right?

but the steps i listed is the right process if only want to have a root access?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
except step 3A

this step is only for flashing roms and kernels
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
or just after HTCDEV unlock ...do the one click root ..from my soff guide ..just the root part :)
[HTC Sensation] mizukage:
by the way my phone is on HBOOT 1.29 will this procedure also work with the said hboot or just exlusively for 1.27 hboot?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it works too with 1.29
[HTC Sensation] mizukage:
thanks buddy, hitted thanks button..hoping that i will not encounter during the process of rooting..
[HTC Sensation] 5110:
Done ! thanks :D

all worked out and setup just fine , and looking great so far .

Thank you [MENTION=2307930]asskicker[/MENTION] for the great guide ^_^

And thank [MENTION=329570]malybru[/MENTION] for the help and guiding me through it as well :)

cheers. :victory:
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Great guide man...helped me a lot. Keep it up!

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Thanks guys, just happy I managed to help some people!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

More than a few.

:D
[HTC Sensation] Joost_:
What of i would just put the root on my sdcard and instal it in recovery?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

One click root is HERE

:)
[HTC Sensation] Joost_:
Thanks but would it work what i asked?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

In both methods you need to unlock your bootloader first.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Joost_:
Okay thanks for the help