yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] ashish1991:
help plzzz

hey guys

i have sensation xe

can u tell me how can i get back to official ruu

i have unlocked boot loader s-on sensation xe

dark sense rom installed via 4ext

hboot 1.29

android 4.0.4

another question can i flash another custom rom on my device as my device has already installed darksense rom ??
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
yes you can install another rom but don't forget to enable smartflash from 4ext first

about ruu see here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
[HTC Sensation] ashish1991:
can i update the super user app and how can i update the google now app its out dated version
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
when you will have installed the rom again you only have to do is root the rom

with superuser.zip(or whatever you have to root the rom)and then you can update from play store

about google now i am not using it so i don't know how to:(

you can go to the thread where you took google now and see there for the update

best wishes

edit:if i am not wrong many roms are already rooted so if it is rooted just update only from play store
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
can i install jellybean....my sensation is s on but unlocked and i have overclocked kernel and 3.33xx firmware and running viper sense 4.1, 1.5.2
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
absolutely yes :) any sensation ICS/jelly Bean roms will work for you ..just remember smartflash or do step #5 from this thread OP and Forget about Smartflash permanently ;)
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
thanks a lot so any sense based jb rom for sensation and one more thing can i flash any jb rom....because since am s on i should flash the roms based on my firmware right..
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes ..if you are on ICS ..right now then any ICS/JB rom present in this thread will work for you ;) as those are based on 3.32/3.33 fw only and if you have either of the fw you can use the rom :D
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
will this rom work http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1778870...its called jbmiui
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
yes but i saw that you are S-ON

if you have 4ext recovery enable smartflash first and then flash the rom
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
thanks....but is there any SENSE based jelly bean roms out there..
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Why don't you check it yourself?

Helping a noob is fine.. But spoonfeeding is no no
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
thanks am sorry i could not find it so is CM10 okay as i am s on it says s off is required...
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You couldn't find it coz htc hasnt/won't release a jellybean rom for sensation... Period

And as i said any ics/jellybean rom will work for you.. I bet my RC on it :)
[HTC Sensation] goutham0877:
thanks..now i installed cm 10 on my sensation...can i switch back to ics roms if i want to....
[HTC Sensation] wassim79:
Thanks for the nice effort you've spent on this, you solve my problem with your nice way of explanation.

and a big thanks for ganeshp for his support he show to me.

:good::good::good::good:
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
I'm glad that I managed to help people out! :)
[HTC Sensation] AshraafCulpo:
Is it possible if I backup my current Rom and go back to my stock Rom...reboot to recovery then install the smartflash and then restore the custom Rom...cos when I install the custom Rom I did not install the smartflash..is it possible...reply ASAP please...and does Bluetooth prob got to do with this...?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] equinoxz:
Hi I can solve my problem.

Just follow this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1296134&page=2

1. Download ARHD Base on GB (I'm choos 4.1.13)

2. Superwipe

3. Install ARHD

4. Wipe data / Factory Reset

5. Download Boot.img base on GB from first page of this thread.

6. flash boot image via fastboot in cmd type "fastboot flash boot boot.img"

Now I can out from a boot loop .!!

So I decided to s-off and do a SUPERCID - -*

Thx everyone in this thread for your help.!!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

@ equinoxz

do you know the area of your phone(US,Europe,etc.)

Try to match an RUU from HERE that matches your area,and run it from your PC...

:)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
You cannot go down with s- on, otherwise JuopunutBear wouldn't be needed.

So, to sum up our brainstorming here.

1.we worry about him more than he does :D

2. flashing stock ruu can be difficult if he's got one of them silly cids. Bit it is indeed easiest option.

3. Too many ifs, we need more info first.

Can you get stock ruu for your cid?

I not, just join channel in my cig and we'll walk you through extracting stock rom from ruu (looks like we need GB rom zip quite often, so I'll get in myself and upload it to dev- Host for future use).

I you can find ruu. Run ruu, re lock bootloader, run revolutionary, flash custom recovery, flash any rom you want and don't forget matching firmware.

Damn, so hard to help when there are so many ifs....

Looks like it's irrelevant now.

Well done for not waiting to be spoon fed and figuring it out yourself :D
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Oh!

OK,then.

Let us know how it went.

:)
[HTC Sensation] equinoxz:
I've try to update every GB RUU in my region zone

such as

RUU_Pyramid_hTC_Asia_WWE

and

RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_hTC_Asia_WWE

But it's got error every time that I update with RUU.

P.S. I've already relock bootloader before run RUU .

Sry friends , But all of RUU that match my cid (HTC_053) cannot use.

I dont know why.

Now I'm try to s-off and create SUPERCID (even if I dont like it too much but just for flash cross region rom)
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Good luck.

SuperCID is the best thing since sliced bread, trust me on that one. Saves a lot of hassle for certain things.

To s- off iirc you have to re lock bootloader, just as joaquinf said.
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
Thread suggestion

On a friendly way i'd like to suggest to the OP to add to the thread title that this guide is for those who have S-ON and hboot 1.27 therefore 3.32 firmware installed by default (or not) in their phones. This will avoid further cases like this one.

Most of the times people just don't read thoroughly the first lines and jump directly to the steps.

Just my 2 cents
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
I'll speak to him in IRC joaquinf.
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
This guide should in theory work for every HBOOT and firmware, because it uses the HTC Dev Unlock method which should work with every HBOOT?

The only difference with firmware's is that you can't flash ROM's with a different firmware version which I warn people about in Step 4. I will add another warning in bold. :P (Or different suggestion?)

I can be wrong of course, so feel free to correct me. :)
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
The thing is that you are flashing a 3.32 based rom in the guide and this is where the things get a lil confusing. You can add a warning on the very beginning of the thread saying that if the bootloader is <1.18 its highly recommended to do s-off or that hboot version should be verified before unlocking bootloader with hdev and be sure to match the base of the rom that is going to be flashed.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
actually the guide is focused on ppl with 1.27 HBOOT and S-ON who dont want to S-OFF because of the wire trick (which is making them scared) ..so instead of generalizing it...i would recommend him to change the thread name to

"[GUIDE] Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.27 HBOOT"
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
+1
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Yes, you guys are correct, it focuses on those people. I will adjust the title now. :)
[HTC Sensation] roaronline:
Hi every1, i have succesfully followed and completed

[GUIDE] Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.27 HBOOT.

I would like to downgrade my ics to gb.

is there only Juopunutbear S-OFF method?

any other method?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
I'm afraid that Juopunutbear is your only option because in order to downgrade the firmware you need switch S-OFF
[HTC Sensation] BateRay:
Hi i have problem

writing 'unlocktoken'... FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)

Any idea?
[HTC Sensation] roaronline:
ok thanks, lets say i succeeded with Juopunutbear S-OFF method.

wats the next step? how can i flash with arhd gb version?

i still like arhd, seems cool

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thanks joaquinf,

lets say i did Juopunutbear S-OFF method,

wats the next step?

wats the stable arhd gb version?
[HTC Sensation] joaquinf:
After s-off go to the guide linked in my signature, in the second post follow the step 1 to flash 4ext recovery touch and then jump to the "do you want to go back to gingerbread?" Section at the bottom. Follow the steps to downgrade your firmware to hboot 1.17 and then flash ARHD GB ROM. Latest gb stable is 3.6.13 i think, you will find the link in ARHD thread

Hope it helps
[HTC Sensation] roaronline:
thanks

thanks i will try the processes wen im free,

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hi joaquinf,

i know there is a flashable htc locations with premium navigation

but it says "Unfortunately, Locations has stopped"

after i flashed arhd 6.6.3 s-on after htc dev unlock.

any way to make this work?
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
I assume this is during the HTC Dev Unlock?

Has your phone by any chance been in for repairs? It seems HTC did something to the motherboard which made their HTC Dev Unlock not work, so the only thing you can do right now is wait for HTC do update their Unlock method (and email them about it :P).
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes possible..

Also if you are having bluetooth/wifi problems.. Do the extra #1 step.. Or reflashing the rom with SmartFlash enabled without doing any wipe
[HTC Sensation] AshraafCulpo:
One last thing..how de we know if the smartflash has been installed..?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
4EXT-tools-enable smart flash

Edit: BTW you no need to install anything separately..its a feature available in the custom recovery..read step #3 you can understand it better
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
actually smartflash is a feature of 4ext

the only thing you have to do is enable smartflash from 4ext before flashing roms or kernels

but there is a way to stay permantetly enabled
[HTC Sensation] AshraafCulpo:
Ok wait..it's alredy ticked.....does it mean it has alredy installed..?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e

---------- Post added at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:39 PM ----------

How...?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
4ext recovery>tools>enable smartflash(you will see it at the end of the menu)

about permanent smartflash:

take a look again in the first post of this thread:)

you will see how:good:
[HTC Sensation] kevboselecta:
Wifi Fixed

I couldn't get my wifi working at all even when changing the boot.img file.

What worked for me was using Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Sensation and then Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_6.8.0_XE. Then when is asked for a custom kernel I choose yes. It took me ages to get to this stage, obviously the kernel from the stock 3.33.401.153 wasn't matching and causing a wifi issue.

Thank you so much for this info :)
[HTC Sensation] Chrisous:
Back to Stock

Hi, I would like to come back to my stock ROM on my HTC Sensation but the link where there the file I need is seems to be dead

Somebody knows where I can find it eslewhere ?
[HTC Sensation] Chrisous:
Thanks :).
[HTC Sensation] ashish1991:
hey all i m using venoms 1.6.0 i want to update to 1.6.1 plzz tell me how can i update??

can i update ota?? step by step guide i searched how to update but no link is available for updating roms

i m using sensation xe s-on custom rom via 4ext recovery
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i pm'ed you
[HTC Sensation] EfrainTrejo:
Please help

Alright so i am s-on but when i flashed the rom from ViperS 1.6.2 its now stuck on the htc logo i was trying to flash the bootimg from fast-boot but when i connected my phone to the computer the phone says fastboot usb but i tryed installing adb drivers or that thing to my computer because I got my phone from craigslist which is like ebay and it was already rooted and had a rom but my question is i installed the adb drivers and went to run it so i can manually install the bootimg in fastboot but it doesnt work for me because it says it cant find the path and now im stuck with a phone that can only go to boot-loader and 4ext and also i tried installing multiple roms using smart-flash on 4ext and it still doesnt work.I still cant figure it out please HELP. any help will be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: i was able to install ViperS 1.6.2 rom 4ext says i have it installed and when i go threw the install process it says its installed but its still stuck on the htc logo when it boots up then it goes black then it goes on the htc logo again and it repeats that the whole time i always wipe then flash a new rom but this time i can boot it and i even tried to restore my backup but it doesn't work
[HTC Sensation] :
What hboot version and firmware are you on?
[HTC Sensation] crashk15:
Thanks for this thread man, you're a prince. Everything I needed, I found here.
[HTC Sensation] Falco33:
Will this void my warranty when using HTCdev?

Also how do I backup my phone/apps or is that not needed?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Use that thread to unlock without HTCDEV,and then, root .

Follow the guide on this thread to install 4 EXT recovery

You can then use Titanium Backup and a nandroid backup to save all of your stuff.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Falco33:
I don't really get the tutorial.

This part:

Do I need control bear and do the wire trick?

Also what about warranty?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you have any questions,post in that thread.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Jig5aw:
-Asskicker- all is working great! THX.
[HTC Sensation] ercliou:
I flashed recovery, it showed "OKAY". But I can't go into Recovery. When I try going to Recovery, it boots into the OS.

Reflashed recovery sometimes, still not working..

Any similar situation?

HBOOT 1.29
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

In settings/power, have you unticked fastboot?

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] uofmike:
Hi, your guide looks pretty solid. My girlfriend's Sensation on T-Mobile is having non-stop issues with rebooting so I'm going to see if rooting and flashing a custom rom will help. I'm going to be doing it this weekend, but all the devices I've ever rooted have been Samsung or ASUS and this looks a little different from what I'm used to (obviously HTC is a whole different entity when not wanting you to root your device). Same basic stuff, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, and root... but a little different method.

I just want to double check that this guide should still be up to par for the ICS version of Sense and should still work right now as the instructions indicate. I think it should based on recent comments, but if I brick my phone, it's no biggie, if I brick hers (even though she's asking me to do this), I won't hear the end of it.

Thanks for the help and the guide
[HTC Sensation] ercliou:
Oh I was trying to boot into recovery in bootloader
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You might want to use ganesh method to root your phone.

Look HERE

Then,you can use the rest of this guide to install 4 EXT recovery and install ROMS.

Everything is still up to date.

You can even install JB ROMS.

:)
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Yep, I actually suggest to S-OFF your phone first (it's generally easier to do things and you will have less problems).

You can just continue from STEP 2 in the guide then. :)
[HTC Sensation] m3mmo:
My phone(sensation) is on stock ICS(4.0.3) with 3.32.166.52 firmware and 1.27 hboot with s-on.I already rooted my phone and installed cw, touch recovery.If I want to flash custom ROM with s-on,I have to install 4ext recovery,am I right?So if I do that,will my phone still be rooted after that?

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You don't lose root by flashing recovery
[HTC Sensation] pharcyde85:
I used this method months ago to root for my phone, and just recently used it again for my wife's sensation. The process worked flawlessly both times. However, instead of flashing ARHD, I flashed Elegancia.
[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
Hello. I am pretty new to the sensation. I am s-on and have permanent smart flash enabled. I have flashed a few ROMs with no problems thanks to this guide so thank you for that! However, I really like twrp recovery and was wondering if I could use that recovery method to flash ROMs? Would it effect my permanent smart flash? Could I just flash ROMs normally like I do now? Thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Nope won't work.. You need 4EXT for SmartFlash..

But using TWRP.. You need to do extra 1 step everytime you flash a rom
[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
Thanks for the response. I will sick with this recovery. :)
[HTC Sensation] Panerai111:
Thanks for this guide. Worked great!
[HTC Sensation] uofmike:
I initially thought I could s-off whenever I wanted, so I did it first since it was posted first and ran into some... issues... with the phone not working when powered on, but after fixing that and following this guide, I just s-offed after I was done with rooting/unlocking/installing the recovery. Worked great, thanks again.
[HTC Sensation] ashar65:
Can i flash cyanogenmod 9 on my htc sensation and is the wifi problem still there for 4EXT?

Also how do go back to original stock ICS and can you tell me which ruu i should if want to go back to stock?

How backup data on your phone?

Phone is not rooted

HTC Sensation 4g- Bell Mobility

Stock ICS

Hboot: 1.27

Firmware: 3.32.666.53

S-On

Unlocked Bootloader
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
1.yes you can flash cm9 using this method

2. Going stock.. You need to find the correct ruu yourself.. Check "ruu guide and info" thread by kgs1992 in sensation general section

Also you can backup current rom using 4EXT

3.titanium backup... My backup pro etc etc
[HTC Sensation] H.Style86:
wow, thanks a lot for this simple and awesome guide.

i used it with no problems
[HTC Sensation] ashar65:
Do i have to be rooted in order to flash rom or can i just flash with a non rooted but unlocked phone?

Can i flash stock rom to get the phone back to its original form?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I do not think the ROM will load if you are not rooted.

:)
[HTC Sensation] misiek_to_ja:
Hi guys,

To clarify - if I have 3.32 firmware can I flash latest Android Revolution HD or Elegancia (which both are based on 3.33) ? If not - is there any easy way to upgrade to 3.33 ? It seems there are not many up-to-date ROMs based on 3.32 firmware.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

ARHD and Elegancia will run fine on 3.32.

The only way you could upgrade is to be s-off.

:)
[HTC Sensation] misiek_to_ja:
OK, thanks :) I thought upgrade to 3.33 is required to run ARHD or Elegancia. So it's good news it's not :)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i think you must be rooted in order to flash another rom

but as far as i know custom roms are already rooted(if not all of them)

to original form you must use a ruu.exe
[HTC Sensation] ashar65:
Does google chrome work on cyanogemod 9.1 without any glitches and does google now work on cyanogenmod 9.1?
[HTC Sensation] ferrosalvador:
Work Great

I used the ROM "Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_1.2.2_T-Mobile", work great on my HTC Sensation 4G

Thanks

Salvador
[HTC Sensation] Satano666:
T-MOB

Hello,

i'm a total noob in things like flashing roms.. i've never done this so far.

I have a HTC Sensation with german T-MOB Branding. Does this method work for me too? On the Unlock page is my phone not listed, only the UK T-MOB one.:confused:

And am i able to Flash a JB ROM without Sense, while being S-ON? :confused:

Thank you,

and sorry for my bad english. :o
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
in htcdev unlock page choose all other supported devices

yes you can flash jb roms while S-ON but only if you have 3.32 or 3.33 firmware version
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes,this will work on your phone.

Yes, you can flash non-Sense JB ROMS

:)
[HTC Sensation] Satano666:
Thank you for the fast reply! :)

I think i'll give it a try soon :)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
I saw you reply to people saying that CM 9 will work, but will CM 10 also work?

(I have Sensation XE with 3.32 Firmware)

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes it will except the latest cm10.1.. But there is an alternative mentioned in the thread do check it
[HTC Sensation] alza:
By alternative do you mean a different ROM (eg ARHD and Elegancia) or an alternative build of CM?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you want to install ALBINO's CM 10.1 ROM

Then,go for FEB 09 version.

You can still use "smartflash" to get it to load.

After that version,smartflash does not work.

:)
[HTC Sensation] zkrp5108:
Hello, I am a Rezound user and although these two devices are similar your guys seem to be using some different methods. I am familiar with everything that a normal android user should be. I am going to use this method to root, flash and unlock my friends phone we tried the S-off method and just could not get it to work. If I Unlock(HTC DEV), then Use the 4EXT recovery with smart flash do I need to still flash the boot.img to get stuff like CM10 working? that's my only real concern thanks again sensation community. Also which roms do you all recommend here what devs should I look into.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The method shown in this thread works for almost all the ROMS available.

CM 10.1 is giving problems for s-on users,but all the other ones should be fine.

:)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
So if I was to follow this guide until step 4, and then switch to Auggie2k's guide, at the end of Auggie's guide do I need to flash the Clockworkmod recovery image that he (Auggie2k) recommends, or can I skip that and go straight to CID (because I flashed a recovery in Step 2 of this (Asskickers) guide)?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you are looking to s-off,then,look HERE

Then,come back here and install 4 EXT recovery.

:)
[HTC Sensation] alza:
The guide you linked me to recommends following Auggies guide if I did the HTCDev Method...
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

It shows you a method WITHOUT using HTCDEV,which I think is better.

:)
[HTC Sensation] DBGT_87:
this guide is for HBOOT 1.29 too?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes,it works on 1.29 as well.

:)
[HTC Sensation] mvinceti:
I got s-on with unlocked boot.

I menage to flash recovery(cwm) but can't flash 4ext.I flashed 4ext but can't enter recovery ,holding vol down and power,select recovery get white screen and phone reboots. If I flash cwm recovery I can enter into it but cant enter 4ext(need 4 ext becose smartflash option).

My hboot is 1.27 and firmware 3.33,unlocked by htcdev method.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you still fail with 4ext then

flash the rom with cwm recovery and after that from bootloader do extra 1 step from this guide

by the way i don't know why you can't flash 4ext:confused:
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Can I flash arhd 6.8 using cwmod? I have kernel 3.32 and s-on

Using sensation pyramid

I get stuck on first boot flashing cyanogenmod 9.1.0

Why?

Please help

Sent by Jack's mobile Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
flash boot.img of the rom manually

see extra 1 step from this guide on how to

because you are S-ON while flashing a rom it hasn't has the ability to write the boot partition by itself

so just do that(flash boot.img)

otherwise you can flash 4ext recovery which is has smartflash feature

in 4ext if you enable smartflash and immediately flash the rom then you should be fine
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Do I flash boot. I'm before the Rom or after?

Sent by Jack's mobile Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you have 4 EXT,then,enable "Smartflash" and flash the ROM.

No need to flash boot.img.

:)
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
and about the firmware i have 3.32 , do i need to update the firmware ?? is it easy ?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Are you s-off?

If not,then,you cannot change firmware.

:)
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
hummm ok... im s-on :)

im working on my phone as we speak... heart pounding :)

4ext is installed

smarflash is on

when flashing the room appears a few wipe option's

should i do 3extwipe or 4extwipe ?

will any wipe the sd card ?