yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] skmughal:
I followed the same procedure of this post like what i did:

1. Unlock my HTC Sensation bootloader

2. Install 4ext recovery as described

At last i installed " CyanogenMod 10.1.2 | Jellybean 4.2.2 - KANG" ROM with gapps (and S-On) from following link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2115520

Instead of ROM mentioned in above thread.

Now my cell phone is hanging every after 2 min, n i've to lock by pressing power button and unlocking again to remove hanging.

Please guide me a solution and what mistake i've done.

Regards

Mughal
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Before you can install a new ROM, you must go into 4EXT recovery.

Make a nandroid backup.

Go to wipe option ,and choose "Format all partitions except sd card"

Go to "Smartflash" option and enable it,then immediately flash the ROM.

:)
[HTC Sensation] yasir4abbas:
Can I flash team venom sense 4+ rom with this method???
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i just answered you to your thread;)
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Yes. You can. Just enable smart flash from 4Ext Recovery and flash the ROM. viperS 3.1.2 is a lovely ROM and I am sure you'll love it. And if you get stuck in bootloop, don't panic. Just perform the Extra 1 step from the OP.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] Protracker:
Thank you for taking the time to write this guide it helped me a lot
[HTC Sensation] skmughal:
i did not take a nandroid backup and performed all other steps. well the cell phone hang problem has been resolved now by itself but now i m facing another serious problem, after installation of this ROM. Before this ROM, I was on ICS & my cell's battery time with games and wifi stuff was more than 5 hours. after installing this ROM, my sensation's battery time is reduced to only 1 n half hour :(......

Please help me how to overcome this problem?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

How old is your battery?

:)
[HTC Sensation] skmughal:
The battery is almost one n half years old but the matter is:

when i was on android ICS 2 days back, the battery backup was upto 5 hours on full load but now it is only less than 2 hours with screen ON.

how this can be resolved?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The Sensation battery gets worse with age.

Get a new battery and you will see an improvement.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[HTC Sensation] peterkilleen:
Great Guide, Can't Root

First off great Guide, I was able to flash my 4EXT Recovery and also flash Inspiration 1.0.1 ICS along with flashing Sense 5 add on for this ROM through using this guide. The only issue I face is with rooting. I downloaded the zip file and followed the guide. Everything all seemed to go well and I have the superuser app detailing the super user. However using the 'Root Checker' app, it states I have no root access... Why is this?

I want to flash a new splash screen to my Sensation, but for this I require S-OFF, which I plan to do this weekend. However I've read to S-OFF you need root access, which now it appears I don't seem to have!

Can someone advise on this issue?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You can try THIS

The one click root should work.

And you can request the windows version of the s-off process if you require it.

:)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
inspiration rom and every custom rom comes pre-rooted

so i don't find a reason to flash superuser:confused:

nevermind

flash this zip from recovery and see if you have root access

http://download.chainfire.eu/345/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip
[HTC Sensation] peterkilleen:
I thought that, but i have used 2 root checker apps, both saying I'm not rooted. Also when trying to change things withing \system I have access denied, or is this an S-OFF issue as I'm S-ON?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you are rooted ,you still need to change permissions to write to system files.

S-off is not needed for root.

S-on can be rooted.

:)
[HTC Sensation] peterkilleen:
The Windows version of S-OFF I'm not sure I can use, do you mean the revolutionary method? I have HBOOT 1.27, this only supports up to 1.18? Looking Here
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes, you are correct about 1.18.

The link I gave you to ganesh's s-off method also has the possibility to "One-click-root"

If you use ganesh's s-off method,and want to use the windows version of Juopunutbear,you need to just ask nicely in the thread for it.

:)
[HTC Sensation] peterkilleen:
Biggest noob comment ever, but how do I do that? ;) Also, why does these rot checker apps tell me I'm not rooted then? :S
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Go to the market and get "FX File Explorer" + root

Then, when you navigate to the system files you want to change,there is a padlock at the top of the page.

Unlock it, change the files and relock it.

Save and reboot your phone for the changes to take effect.

I would also make a nandroid first,because if you change the wrong files,you could end up without a system or phone.

Root checkers are not always accurate.

If you get FX file explorer,it will ask you for root permissions before it starts up.

If you are able to give it root permissions, then , you have root.

:)
[HTC Sensation] peterkilleen:
FX Explorer says it was unable to perform root/superuser access.. so guess I'm not rooted? anyway I plan to S-OFF soon so I can change my splash screen. Maybe I should reflash inspiration and I guess I should be automatically rooted with that? Maybe its because I've been messing about flashing lots of rooting zip files trying to obtain root

---------- Post added at 08:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:40 PM ----------

Ok I was able to root using KGS Utility. When I ran the rooting tool, it detected that my phone was already rooted, but I decided to re-root anyway. Now root checker sees this. Before however with my old superuser app (from Inspiration and later another rooting option) it kept mentioning that the su in /bin needed updating, however this kept failing! KGS Utility has the S-OFF option within it, do any of you have any experience with the KGS Utility?

I'm now, once I've found some wire, or paperclip with selotape round, going to S-OFF. Before Inspiration 1.0.1 I backed up my stock system (is this nandroid backup?), if i restore this am I right in that I can then S-OFF following these steps:

1. Restore Stock ICS

2. Backup SD Card to PC

3. Root Stock ROM

4. Perform S-OFF

5. Flash Custom ROM again
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

KGS is just as good .

Yes ,it seems that order is fine.

You need to wipe the phone before installing a new custom ROM

:)
[HTC Sensation] KriminalX:
This guide is the BOMB

I have been getting useful advice from XDA since 2009 but when I seen this noob to noob guide on the HTC sensation, I used it and FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS TO THE LETTER, IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!! I registered on XDA just to say THANK YOU for this guide. With your permission, I'd like to link to this guide on my facebook page. XDA is where I go to find all that I need to know about any phone. Thanks again.

current phone: HTC Sensation 4G

HBOOT 1.27.0000

Firmware Version: 3.32.531.14

Prev. ROM: Samsation

current ROM: Android Revolution HD

I'm S-ON

recovery: 4ext

---------- Post added at 08:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 AM ----------

THANK YOU FOR THIS GUIDE. THIS IS A MUST HAVE FOR ALL HTC SENSATION 4G OWNERS.

with your permission, I'd like to link to this page on my Facebook page. When you follow the instructions TO THE TEE, IT REALLY WORKS!!!!!

Thanks again

P.S. sorry if there's a double posting
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
No problem at all and feel free to post it on your Facebook. :)
[HTC Sensation] 1qasdfghj:
In the gude you said:

" First of all you need to choose your Custom ROM. Seeing as we are S-ON we only flash rom's with the same firmware as ours.

You can get to know your firmware version by going to: Settings --> About Phone --> Software Information

Generally speaking if you have HBOOT 1.27 you have firmware 3.32 - 3.34 and HBOOT "

It means that if I have XE hboot 1.29. I can't install some roms? And in the Software Information I can't see my firmware version.
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
1.27 and 1.29 are an exception I think, all roms for 1.29 are compatible with 1.27. :)
[HTC Sensation] 1qasdfghj:
And in the Software Information I can't see my firmware version.

1) Where can I check it?

2) And could I install sense 5 rom in the future? or can I install JB rom now?

Because you said that if I S-ON I can't install roms that not in my firmware version.
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
I'm not entirely sure where you can check it, I don't have the phone myself any more.

But Roms for Firmware 1.29 can be installed if you have Firmware 1.27. I am certain of that! (I did it before) So you should be able to install a Sense 5 or JB rom.
[HTC Sensation] 1qasdfghj:
I have hboot 1.29.

But my Q is: If my Firmware is 3.2 can I install roms based on Firmware 3.3, and the opposite id I have Firmware 3.3 can I install rom based on Firmware 3.2 ?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

This guide works for hboot 1.27 and 1.29

Also firmware 3.32 and 3.33

And any combination of the above.

:)
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
I should add that to the Guide! :)

Edit: And done!
[HTC Sensation] Far_SighT:
One more suggestion: move the temp smartflash point to the end and put the custom ROM/root in point 3. It can get confusing.

Most noobs start from here and anything short of a linear sequence of instructions is confusing.

Happy to help.
[HTC Sensation] boyriot:
you forgot to make tutorial about backup stock ROM before flashing.
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Hi

Which rom can I flash with S-on?

I have an HTC sensation with original ICS and my phone is very laggy.

Can anyone give me a tip?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
you can flash any rom with S-ON

just before flashing make a nandroid from 4ext

format all partitions except sdcard from it

enable smartflash

flash the rom

done
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
any rom?

I read on the internet that with S-ON i can flash only ICS based rom (since my phone is ICS)

So, is this wrong? Can i flash ViperS with Jelly bean?

And is there a more "noobish" guide? I already read the guide for noob but it is very hard :(
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes you can flash JB.

And this is the best guide around.

If you cannot use this,then, think twice about customizing your phone.

The trick is to READ,READ,and then, READ some more.

Get your head around it.

It realy is very well laid out.

:)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Are you referring at the guide on first post?

The only thing i'm scared is that since i am a noob a could brick my phone
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

That is what I mean.

Read very carefully,and follow to the letter,and you will be fine.

Many hundreds of noobs before you have succeeded.

-Asskicker- himself was a noob when he wrote this.

And he wrote it to help others like you.

:)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
In the first post is written that the guide works with HBOOT 1.27 and 1.29 and firmware 3.32 and 3.33

How can i check if I have those things?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Boot into bootloader.

Power off.

Then,power +volume down button.

Write down all you see and post back.

:)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
look in my signature and you will take your answer;)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.27.0000

eMMC-boot

Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34

oh thank you :)

Is there a lot of difference between ICS stock and ViperS Jelly bean?

ICS lags very much and sometimes crash. I hate it :(
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
viperS JB is smoother than ICS stock with better UI(sense 4+)

viperS JB has a lot of tweaks and customizations

if you want a stock look of JB use revelation rom
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
The only thing i want is smoothness in the system and in the apps. I came from windows phone and it's very very smooth
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

HBOOT and firmware normally go together.

So ,you probably have firmware 3.32 to go with your 1.27 hboot.

As there is so little difference between 3.32 and 3.33 ,do not worry .

:)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Ok thank you

What is the smoothest rom for HTC sensation?
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
There's nothing like smoothest ROM. You gotta try yourself and decide what ROM is best for you. BTW ViperS JB is quite good, you should give it a try.
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Thank you

But is smoother a rom with sense or a rom without sense?

And one last thing:

I want to flash Vipers Jelly Bean but is written that the rom doesn't work witch ICS kernel

I can flash it?

Sorry for the many question :(
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Only you can decide which ROM is best.

So,try them out for yourself...

Kernels are installed as part of the ROM.

So , just flash it.

:)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Ok i will try as soon as possibile

thank you guys for advices :)
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Hey guys

I'm trying to follow this guide

I already successfull (i guess) unlock bootloader.

Now I am stuck at 2nd point

When the guide say, select a white space on the folder and click on open command windows

There is no open command windows option :(

Please guys help me
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
press shift+right click

you will see that option
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
thank you

now i'm installing the rom

point 5 is mandatory? or can i use the phone immediately after i installed custom rom?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it isn't mandatory

you can use the phone after custom rom's installation

step 5 is only to avoid every time the step for enabling smartflash before installing a custom rom or kernel
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
ok so i will skip that passage

thank you

my phone now is running ViperS. Is ultra smooth. Nothing to compare to old ICS

Thank you guys for support me with advice and thank you Asskicker for the guide, and thank you team venom for the wonderful rom

I have a question: Can i delete ViperS.zip from SD card?
[HTC Sensation] Nader_ismail:
my phone Restarting :S

I make the steps on my HTC sensation XE , but after flashing the phone restarting again and again !!:(
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Do Extra #1 step from the guide
[HTC Sensation] Nader_ismail:
I did it ... nothing changed , working , but when i open it , it take 3 or 5 sec then restarting :S
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Ok what is your bootloader version?

Or answer me this.. Prior to this tom you have gingerbread version?

If you can post the bootloader details
[HTC Sensation] Nader_ismail:
it's

1.18.0000

eMMC-boot
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Well that's the problem.. And if you are SON on top of it.. It's time taking to resolve the issue

You should have read the title of the thread it clearly said with hboot 1.27+ :(

Anyways you need to flash stock ruu for now.. To go back to stock..

Post your CID here

Command is

fastboot getvar cid

From bootloader (just like the extra #1 step.. But use the above command instead the one in the step)
[HTC Sensation] Nader_ismail:
cid: HTC__001
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Ahh good ruu is available for this cid

Before I give the ruu link

Give me these details too

fastboot getvar all (post everything except imei and serial number)

Then relock the bootloader

fastboot oem lock

And wait
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Can anyone reply to my previous question please?
[HTC Sensation] boyriot:
which one?
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
this one
[HTC Sensation] boyriot:
yes you can
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Yes. You can.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
thank you

if i want to flash another rom, i have to follow the guide again from step 1 to step 4 (or 5)?
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Just download the Rom zip and place it on your Sd card. Enable smartflash. Wipe data. Format all partitions except Sd card and flash the ROM. Check MD5 sum of every zip before flashing.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] Nicx59:
What's this MD5 sum thing?

I've never done when flashing ROMs. :D
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
So i have to follow only step 3 and 4? Why not step 1-2?

Sorry for the stupid question :(

And what is MD5?
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Yes just step 3 and 4. You don't need to unlock bootloader and flash custom recovery everytime you flash ROM. Its a permanent thing and for new roms just follow step 3 and 4. MD5 sums validate that the file correctly download and has no missing parts which could harm your device. Google little bit about how to check MD5 sum of a file.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
thank you

i check with md5 sum and it gives me a code

and now?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
check that code with the one from the download link if they are matching

if they are matching then your download is good and not corrupted

after that proceed with flashing the rom
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
ok the code match

so i have successfully installed the rom?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i don't know if you successfully installed the rom

just after installation reboot from recovery and let it to boot

that's all
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
thank you
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
Now that I have a custom rom, I have automatically root?

Or i need to flash it? I'm asking this because on my app drawer there is an app called superuser
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
every custom rom comes pre-rooted so you are rooted
[HTC Sensation] deniboj:
Thanks
[HTC Sensation] markNOOB:
thank you

you are very kind :)
[HTC Sensation] Nader_ismail:
this my info

sorry for late but i have internet troubles

-----

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.18.0000

(bootloader) version-baseband: N/A

(bootloader) version-cpld: None

(bootloader) version-microp: None

(bootloader) version-main: 1.77.708.104

(bootloader) product: pyramid

(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8260

(bootloader) modelid: PG5813001

(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001

(bootloader) battery-status: good

(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3850mV

(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic

(bootloader) security: on

(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP

(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT

(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 9d24123f

(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11

(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
OK you got some conflicting stuff ..but anyways let's try some stuff

Try to flash this Ruu

http://htc.vi8.info/Sensation-XE/RU...00U-10.15.9035.02-2-release-220036-signed.exe

Also ...first relock the bootloader as I said in the earlier post

Then with phone connected from the same position ..double click on this Ruu ..it should pick up the stuff

Tell me how it went
[HTC Sensation] zeroformer:
Can I replace the rom REVOLUTION with the REVELATION rom of SebastianFM?

Nice guide because i only need a working custom rom and no wire ****^^
[HTC Sensation] MrJukeHardbane:
Yes. You can flash Revelation Rom with this method.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
[HTC Sensation] JaHIY:
Excellent work!! Thank you~!:D
[HTC Sensation] trilobiter:
Hi,

First of all: nice guide!

I'm new to rooting and installing custom ROM's. I have followed the guide and flash rooted my device (step 4A). I have HBOOT 1.29.0000 and firmware version: 3.33.401.154. My Sensation XE is S-ON.

Is it possible for me to follow step 4B: Flashing A Custom Rom? In the guide it's about HBOOT 1.27, but the title says 1.27+.

On the Android Revolution HD 7.3 page it is mentioned that You need: HTC Sensation/4G/XE S-OFF

This guide is for S-ON devices, but it links to a ROM for which S-OFF is needed?

Help would be greatly appreciated! :)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it doesn't matter if you have 1.29 hboot version

procced

and yes you can flash a custom rom(any custom)

don't pay attention for the S-OFF.it doesn't matter either

just install 4ext recovery

make a nandroid backup from it(just in case)

format all partitions except sdcard

enable smartflash from it

flash the rom

done
[HTC Sensation] ajinkyajo:
Thanks a lot this guide. Worked without any glitches for HTC Sensation XE. My phone is now super quick.:cool: Now waiting for stable JB rom.
[HTC Sensation] zeroformer:
I have a SENSATION XE, too and I use the Revelation Rom of SebastianFM and it works fluently and perfect! Just download it, flash it and then flash the updates and then exit the recovery menu :D

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2349756
[HTC Sensation] warriorsg6:
hello to everyone.

can anyone help me?

I am owner of an htc sensation z710e , s-on but rooted.

firmware is 3.33.168.52

ics : 4.0.3

can i flash ARHD 7.3?

IF NOT which rom is best for my phone?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes you can flash ARHD7.3 using this guide

Infact you can flash any ics/jb rom lying in the Sensation forum

And for best rom for you can only be determined by you :) ..Shortlist some roms and flash them one by one, test them and choose the best (for you) out of them
[HTC Sensation] warriorsg6:
i am sorry my firmware is 3.32.168.52 not 3.33.168.52 is there any difference?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Nope nothing different from my previous answer

I'll say this again

Any Sensation phone with firmware 3.32/3.33 is eligible to flash any ics/jb rom period!
[HTC Sensation] yasir4abbas:
Will this work for hboot 1.18???
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it will work

but it is better to use revolutionary.io method to easily S-OFF the device

http://revolutionary.io/
[HTC Sensation] sofi27:
Hello! Thank you so much for posting such a great step-by-step for people who are so new to the Android system.

I am running into the problem where I am stuck on the HTC logo after flashing the Jelly Bean custom ROM onto my HTC Sensation

What I failed to check was the note at the end of the comments indicating that I need to be in S-OFF, and so now I can't get past the HTC logo.

I went and followed your instructions for Extra 1 -- I have installed the AndroidSDK folder into my local C: drive and the boot.img file from the zip file of the custom ROM has been moved into the folder. Where I am stuck now is during step 6. My command window that I open from the AndroidSDK folder tells me that the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" command is not a valid command that it recognises.

Is there something that I misunderstood or overlooked during this process?

Thank you in advanced!
[HTC Sensation] Nicx59:
If you're stuck at the HTC logo, you have to be sure that 4EXT Smartflash is enabled.

And if the "fastboot flash boot boot.img" fails, make sure that your phone is connected to PC (Phone in bootloader -> Then select fastboot)

I can't think of anything else what could be wrong.
[HTC Sensation] sofi27:
That was a really fast reply!

I did read a few of the posts about 4EXT Smartflash -- what is the best way to enable this in my situation? Should I downlaod it into my SD card and get into it through the boot menu?
[HTC Sensation] Nicx59:
I assume you have successfully installed 4EXT Recovery, right?

Enabling Smartflash (For the first time) has been explained in the tutorial. 3rd headline.

Follow the 3A.

Super-easy.
[HTC Sensation] sofi27:
Ah, that's a problem. I actually don't have 4EXT installed.
[HTC Sensation] Nicx59:
Just follow the guide carefully.

You will need 4EXT installed for this.
[HTC Sensation] sofi27:
I believe that it has worked. Turns out, I was working out of the wrong Android folder.

Thank you very much for your help!
[HTC Sensation] yasir4abbas:
I used the revolutionary method on my friends sensation XE it is now s-off with locked bootloader using cwm recovery...but I get constant reboots on any ROM...what should I do.tryed cm10,10.1&10.2
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Update the firmware to 3.33 (use firmware thread in Sensation development section as reference)

Also change recovery to either 4Ext or Twrp

Then flash the rom
[HTC Sensation] Beijner:
I followed this guide and successfully flashed MIUI v5 on my Sensation, and it works excellent! Thanks so much for this guide! :victory: