yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
the rom will boot on 3.32 firmware.don't worry

ok then follow these steps

format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext

enable smartflash from recovery

immediately flash the rom

after that it will boot
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
I did it ... running ARHD 6.8 on Sensation with S-on
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
congratulations:good::cool:

then ignore my previous post
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Can i flash other rooms like cyanomogen using the same method ??????

with s-on and all ?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes,you can.

There are problems with s-on and CM 10.1

:)
[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
What exactly is the reason for the problems on 10.1?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Somehow firmware related dependencies.. Check that rom thread for more details
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
I just flash cyanogen 9.1 yesterday, you have to unlock the boot and root

use only 4ext to smartflash because you are S-on

use only roms with your firmware

im very very happy because my htc sensation with cyanogem 9.1 is at least 50% faster and smoother

looks like im using a stock Samsung S3

im loving it
[HTC Sensation] sivsankar:
I just flash CM 10.1 (4.2.2_albinoman887 build). its running fine.
[HTC Sensation] vegetaleb:
The problem is that I can't use 4Ext recovery,only TWRP is working dunno why!

S-on,hboot 1.29,unlocked
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
did you flashed 4EXT recovery using step #2 of this thread ? if not tell me how it went :)
[HTC Sensation] joey91133:
This guide is good ,thanks
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
What firmware do you have?

I'm using cyanogenmod 9 on htc Sensation s-on with 3.32 firmware

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[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
Are you running 3.32? I read that people that are S-on/firmware 3.32 are have lots of trouble running any of his builds Feb 10th & on. I was told to check to rom thread to find more details but I found no info to fix.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Have you tried any of the last few versions?

People with s-on have been having success with 0225 onwards.

:)
[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
No I haven't but thanks for letting me know. I'm on NLJ's Feb 6th build and have been afraid to update on his rom. Maybe I'll give that one a go.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

That is what nandroid is for.

:)
[HTC Sensation] nickster1:
Haha yeah I know but I remember reading that people couldn't restore those either on his Feb 10th build. I updated on NLJ's build and its working flawlessly. Thanks again for your help.
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
where can we find Android Revolution HD ROM thats base on 3.32?

all I can find is Android Revolution HD 6.8.0 which is based on 3.33.

Thanks in advance
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I know it says you must use 3.33 ,but 3.32 will still work fine.

Try it and see.

:)
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Flash with 4ext?

What's better clockwork or 4ext?

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[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
if you read the guide again (especially step #2 step #3 and step #5)

you will understand that having

4EXT recovery is a requirement but not an option :)
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
have anybody try that already?

since thats the only phone I have now, I dont wanna turn it into a brick. :eek:
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
What is best arhd or cyanogen 9?

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[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I was using it myself on that firmware for a while.

No problems.

:)
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Yeah, that works. :)
[HTC Sensation] rluebke1984:
Works like a charm! Thanks for all your help!
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
there is no best rom

it only matters what suits best for you

cm is faster indeed but arhd rom is the closest to the stock one
[HTC Sensation] sivsankar:
Firmware 3.33
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
You get better battery life with arhd, but cm is faster.
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
when I unlocking my phone, my laptop cannot recognized my sensation when its in fastboot. This makes fastboot code not working out in Command Prompt.

Do you know why? I did install htc driver. Is there anything to do with my windows 8?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
does your bootloader screen says fastboot usb when you are connecting the device via usb?
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
it went from fastboot to fastboot usb, but the led on the top was not on.
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Try to use adb to see if connection is made

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[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you are using usb 3.0 ports then connect to usb 2.0 ports
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
connection is fine now with usb 2.0. However, in the command prompt still said "waiting for device"
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
install htc drivers

check also if you have enabled usb debugging mode from settings
[HTC Sensation] wcwei5800:
already install htc drivers, and usv debugging is on.
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Reinstall the driver

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[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
try these one

http://d-h.st/v0p
[HTC Sensation] arielxarg:
can i flash roms like vipers with this method ? :confused:

currently S-On, 1.29 hboot, 3.33 firmware :o
[HTC Sensation] bestgmx:
hi guys. i decide flash Jb. roms

still s-on with 3.32 firmware and i would know which firmware i should have for flashing jb roms.

thanks. :)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The firmware you have is fine.

:)
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
Flash rom without sense

I have a sensation xe with hboot 1.29.0000 and s-on with unlocked bootloader and have never flashed a rom before.

Can i flash a sense-less ics or jb rom without having to s-off.

If so, can someone please suggest a rom and/or guide for it....

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

Yes,you can.

There is no "BEST" ROM out there.

Go through the DEV SECTION

Look for the most popular,and try it.

Always make a nandroid first.

:)
[HTC Sensation] josefino:
Thanks

I just installed my first rom into my phone, thanks for taking the time to create this awesome tutorial. Im a complete noob, I run into some issues but nothing major. I just had to read the forums couple of times and found were the problem was instead of asking. My phone got stuck on the HTC screen, I had to load the .img file from the Zip file since I had Cynagen and I got my phone working. Again thanks for all the people that contributed.
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Glad I managed to help somebody. :)
[HTC Sensation] eh1992:
hey sorry for asking but i need to know if i can flash the latest ARHD which is 7.1 in my HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) or just the one that says 1.2.2 T-Mobile??

my frimware is 3.32
[HTC Sensation] NakedGun:
Yoohoo! Thanks for this guide. Yesterday I flashed my first rom. I have HTC Sensation XE with hboot 1.29, it was considerably harder to find guides which matched my hboot so I ended up trying to do it with this one. So for everyone in my situation here is what i did:

1. I have HTC Sensation XE with S-ON, hboot 1.29 and firmware 3.33. I had ICS 4.0.3.

2. I unlocked my bootloader with htcdev.com, for noob like myself it wasn't too easy, I did everything as the tutorial says but after fastboot oem get_identifier_token my cmd prompt just said waiting for a devices. Took me a good while to figure out why it didn't work. I needed to install drivers to my pc and that solved it.

3. I flashed the recovery.img just like this tutorial which is found from this guide. (I did a backup and tested that it worked)

4. I thought about a lot if i should go for the S-OFF but because lack of equipment i desided to not to try it.

5. I read ganeshps glossary for noobs http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35388166&postcount=2

6. Desided to try to flash a rom based on my firmware. I used this guide to take me throught the steps.

Then I have one question. I have S-ON which I think means that i don't have access to boot partition so i shouldn't be able to change my kernel but when i look it from about the phone it looks like this: Any thoughts why the kernel is bruces?

Thank you

NakedGun
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Flash it, im using it right now
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You can flash either one.

:)

Hi,

Which ROM did you flash?

Kernels are included inside a ROM.

So,every time you flash a different ROM,you are potentially flashing a different kernel.

:)
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
I'm still confused. I thought u could only flash roms with the same firmware as your stock rom when s-on.

Doesn't jb and ics have different firmwares?

And do i just flash the rom straight away from 4ext or cmw??
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The actual difference between hboot 1.27 and 1.29 is very small.

JB and ICS are based on the same firmware.

Go into 4EXT recovery,enable smartflash,and flash the ROM straight away.

:)
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
So i can basically flash any custom ics/jb rom without doing s-off, even cyanogenmod roms?

Then why is s-off needed?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes.

S-off is needed to change radio/firmware

:)
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
Well that's nice....i thought i had to do s-off to flash CM10.1 onto my sensation and was hesitating cuz of the wierd juopunutbear method.....

Gonna make a nandroid backup and flash CM10.1 nightly with 4ext smartflash on.....:):):):)

Thanks, you have been really helpful :good:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

If you are talking about albino's ROM,then,he does state that he is no longer catering for s-on people.

But ,recent versions have been s-on friendly.

:)
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
No point in flash an unstable Rom
[HTC Sensation] NakedGun:
First I flashed this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2115520 but then i changed to this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1782009 . I still don't understand how did i managed to get the kernel flashed if i am still s-on since i read from here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=35388166&postcount=2 that aaah i maybe got this wrong :D oopsie, so with htcdev unlock one can flash kernels, roms and such but with s-off one can flash firmwares. I have version-main: 3.33.401.153 firmware, so does all roms i flash need to be 3.33 or 3.33.401.153 or what?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Kernels form a part of the ROM package.

When you flash a ROM,you are flashing the Kernel as well.

It seems that most ROMS are now being made with the 3.33 firmware,but you can still flash 3.32 firmware ROMS as well.

:)
[HTC Sensation] SvB4EvA:
Thank you very much for this great write-up!
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
I'm talking about the standard CM Rom that you can download from the cyanogenmod website (get.cm/?device=pyramid)

It will work, right???

I don't know about the kernel and stuff like that, so i have no idea if i can flash this one straight ahead with s-on or if i need to flash one with a custom kernel (like bruce or albinoman) :confused:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I do not know the ROM you are talking about,but I am sure it should be alright.

Make a nandroid backup before you start.

The ROM will come with it's own kernel built in.

So,go ahead and try it,and report back.

:)
[HTC Sensation] harsh2193:
Well, i tried flashing the rom using 4ext with smartflash enabled......got stuck on cyanogen mod boot screen (the glowing ring) fro about 25 minutes....So i reinserted the battery, wiped dalvik + cache and formatted boot, then tried again.....still no luck :crying:...

rom info link on xda is http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2035591

But here's the worst part....i made a complete backup before flashing so i tried to restore it and now my sensation xe is stuck at the beats audio logo :crying::crying:......

Please help me.....

EDIT: Never mind..... I tried restoring the backup after wiping dalvik+cache and succeeded....An hour later I tried flashing another version of gapps and tried and thank god, it worked.....
[HTC Sensation] shabbytech:
Thank you so much for this wonderful thread, Asskicker. Had some time to spare this morning, and scoured lots of other threads for various options that could give me a CM10.1 install without to much hassle. This worked perfectly for me, and you saved me a lot of work being the half-noob that I am when it comes to these matters.

What makes your post stand out is clear language and good instructions with only the most necessary links to other resources.

Heads up!

Incidentally; flashed CM10.1 from albinoman887 after learning that I'll have to wait a little longer for the HTC One, and need some fun while waiting.

If there are any other noobs out there that are wondering if this method is worthwhile; it is! Go for it :)
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
Thank you! This is the exact reason why I wrote it. I'm really glad people are finding it useful. :)
[HTC Sensation] Hamster80:
I'm stuck in bootloop so how do I install this if I can't access my SD card on my computer? I have 4EXT Recovery.

Could I install this using cmd?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You can mount the sdcard from recovery itself... Option is "toggle USB storage" once you got the sdcard.. Put in any other rom.... And then unmount sdcard.. Do a "format all partitions except sdcard" (in wipe/format option of recovery) and flash tg new rom.. Thats all

I think you are soff so smart flash isn't for you.. Don't touch it if Soff the option will do more harm than good :)
[HTC Sensation] khaledtop:
thx for the noob guide... its really really help me...

now i've root htc sensation with custom rom... :victory:
[HTC Sensation] uzziah0:
I bought a used Sensation 4g, and it already has [ROM] Android Revolution HD 7.2 | ICS | High Quality & Performance | Legendary

I was wondering how to determine what all the parts are that the previous owner installed and set up, so I will know what I have and what I need to install/change/setup differently, so I can install new versions or other ROMs.

When I run the boot loader it shows:

*** LOCKED ***

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.29.0000

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418

eMMC-boot

Mar 2 2012,18:14:34

I guess the first line is that it is locked. I can try and contact TMobile to unload it. I was able to do that with my HD2.

What about the rest of it?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You are s-off.

So,you are free to do as you please.

To unlock,look HERE

Second post:

HBoot 1.27.1100 Patch (Go from Hboot 1.29.0000 to 1.27.1100)

Read the thread carefully, and apply the patch.No need to contact T-Mobile.

Then, you can go into recovery,make a nandroid backup, and install whatever you like from the DEV SECTION

Wipe the phone using "Format all partitions except sd card" before new installs.

:)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
No no

You don't need this guide

You are SOFF! (locked/unlocked status doesn't matter anymore)

You are good to flash any rom via recovery (most probably you might be having 4EXT recovery already)

Just usual stuff

1.go to recovery

2.backup your current Rom

3. Wipe/factory reset (in case of 4EXT recovery best thing to do is "format all partitions except sdcard")

4.Flash the new rom

If you still bothered by the locked status in bootloader

You can go to firmware thread by kohr-ah in sensation development section and flash the 1.27.1100 hboot patch (flash instructions in the same guide)

Edit: got sniped by malybru lol :D
[HTC Sensation] KernelDev101:
whats wrong PM me i help you.... Your NOT bricked. boot into recovery and flash a rom and try again
[HTC Sensation] zamonda:
at last

At last I had my sensation xe rooted, custom ROM installed. This is the best and easiest step by step how to root/install custom ROM
[HTC Sensation] EfrainTrejo:
Sir I understand your excited but don't quote the whole post its just annoying and wasting space but I'm happy for you
[HTC Sensation] jsjjcky:
thank you for the guide
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

And thank you for your "Thank you" .

But there is no need to quote the whole [OP]

:)
[HTC Sensation] obaidshera:
THANKS

thanks for this guide :)

i wonder about Enabling permanent smartflash process. seems like everything is done by ROM so how it can be permanent? i mean if ROM will has been flashed then 4ext recovery updater also gone so how could it maintain the permanent smartflash setting?
[HTC Sensation] half orc lufei:
:fingers-crossed:thank you!:victory:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

ROM and recovery are independent.

Changing the ROM does not affect the recovery.

So, enabling something in recovery is not affected when you change ROMS.

:)
[HTC Sensation] obaidshera:
hey

i can understand that what u say but as u can see in Enabling permanent smartflash process all things done by ROM, i mean just install the updater apk and check the enable smartflash on it setting, i dont see anything that perform on recovery except in 3A step so that make me little confuse and cant clear me that how can something be permanent if it only perform by ROM?
[HTC Sensation] rafayahmed:
When I boot into recovery it is stuck htc logo screen.

Any solutions?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
try to re-install the recovery

edit: or install another one

see how it goes
[HTC Sensation] rafayahmed:
If I install Clockwork Mod rocovery is it ok???

---------- Post added at 07:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:43 AM ----------

I have installed CWM recovery as 4ext was not working on my phone.

Now how can I enable smartflash in this for boot.img

Anyone help.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Smartflash is 4EXT exclusive

So if you are using cwm recovery only then you need to do extra #1 step everytime you flash a new rom.. And you can't change kernels of the rom (unless you got boot.img of the corresponding kernel)
[HTC Sensation] obaidshera:
uninstall 4ext recovery updater

can i uninstall 4ext recovery updater after performing a permanent smartflash step?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes I think but why uninstall it? It's the best ever app to update the recovery easily and it's better to keep recovery updated too
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
yeah man ganeshp has right

there is no reason to uninstall it
[HTC Sensation] lotte67890:
Absolut great job, thx for sharing!

:cyclops:
[HTC Sensation] wadthehellz:
Your guide is great! I already followed your guide and managed to flash ARHD 7.2 :laugh: but i got a stupid question here. Which rom can be flash with S-on, unlocked bootloader and which rom can only be flash when I S- off? I am quite a newbie here and i can't find anyone post a question about this.:eek::eek:
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You can flash all ics/jellybean roms present here while being Son
[HTC Sensation] wadthehellz:
ohh i see. so means that I can flash Vipers Rom and CM10.1 with S on right? sorry I am quite blur with the S on and S off thingy :confused:
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes, you can.

Just follow the instructions in there first post to the letter.

:)

Sent telepathically from my S4
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Whats the most stable cm 10.1

I have HTC sensation

Sent by jack's tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Try bruce's 4.1.2

or albino's 4.2.2

:)
[HTC Sensation] magico1978:
Cant find link

Can u help please

Sent by jack's tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

it's in the dev section.

Look HERE

bruce2728

:)
[HTC Sensation] wadthehellz:
Great I just flashed albino's CM 10.1 :victory::victory:
[HTC Sensation] obaidshera:
just for precaution
[HTC Sensation] sarayevo:
hi bud how can i replace cwm with 4ext im rooted and s-off
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Follow :

2. Flashing a recovery

:)
[HTC Sensation] farazejaz:
ive installed recovery means i ve completed upto step 2 now if i only want to root my htc sensation with stock ics should i go to step 3 or 4a directly?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You can go to 4a,but you will need 3 (Smartflash) when you want to install ROMS or kernels.

:)
[HTC Sensation] dbarry1991:
Thanks great post was a real help! first time messing around with a phone done ps3 and wii. anyone got some themes and how to install them?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Or flash one of the themed ROMS HERE

Read the first posts for instructions.

:)
[HTC Sensation] S.N.@.K.3:
I appreciate all of ur work man u did the very great job I must say anybuddy can follow these steps :)

even if its me ;)
[HTC Sensation] dbarry1991:
thanks will do :)
[HTC Sensation] Aceracer27:
Deleted my BU - Help

S-On

1.27 HBoot

Bootloader unlocked via HTCDEV

Firmware version 3.33.111.151 CL404412

Build Date 20130601

Clockwork mod Touch recovery 5.8.0.9

Hi, I've total messed up my phone. I've tried to install cm10.1 via clockwork and was told for S-On I had to use 4EXT recovery's smartflash to get it working. In the mean time I stupidly reformatted my sd card after wipe/factory reset. Now have no working ROM!

Can I flash 4EXT without a rom installed?

I don't know how to proceed. Please help.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes.. The step #2 in the guide is the solution... You can use fastboot and flash the recovery from the bootloader
[HTC Sensation] Aceracer27:
Thank you very much for you input ganeshp. New 4EXT recovery flashed and CM10.1 installed.
[HTC Sensation] mdza:
Help CID incorrect update fail

I followed Asskickerers step by step to install a custom rom for hboot 1.27 and s-on. After installing the recovery.img, I cannot fastboot to complete the remaining steps 3 & 4 to install the ROM. It keeps giving me a error of CID incorrect Update fail. USB debugging is checked and fastboot is unchecked as instructed in step 3 and 4. I dont know what to do.

Thanks for any help.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Read the guide again.

You don't flash rom from bootloader.. But rather from the recovery you initially flashed
[HTC Sensation] mdza:
Thanks for the responce but you misunderstand my problem. I installed and flashed the recovery but i cannot get back into boot mode to run the recovery in order for the 4ext recovery to install the rom. In any event I figured it out. I need to remove the PGM....zip or recovery img file from the sdcard before trying to get into boot mode.
[HTC Sensation] ashar65:
Hello,

I am a noob at this and I would just like to know if my phone has to be rooted in order to flash cyanogenmod roms or any roms?

Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Read this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35388166

It will eliminate much of the confusion
[HTC Sensation] ashar65:
Hello,

Does enabling smartflash prevent me from getting into bootloops and does it mean that i wont have to do extra 1? also would be able to go into stock rom if i a nandroid backup of my rom and then flashed backup later if needed?

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes.. It prevents bootloop mainly
[HTC Sensation] gilbertvpuen:
Hi there just want to clarify. Im coming from stock. Hboot 1.27 3.33 ics. I already unlocked via htcdev and flashed 4ext recovery. Can i flash a jb rom thats on the thread or maybe aosp roms already even if im s-on?

Coz requirements on the rom thread are always for s-off
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Plenty of people with your setup are running those ROMS.

At least try it.

Make a nandroid first ,just in case.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gilbertvpuen:
Ok Ty. Arhd worked. So the next Rom I'm gunna flash I don't need to enable smart flash right?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

You need to enable it just before you flash any ROM or kernel.

You can of course enable it permanently.

See the guide.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gilbertvpuen:
Thanks for the reply again sir. I already updated 4ext through the app. So that means smartflash is already permanently enabled? Sorry for the noobness. First time on sensation.:)
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

No.

You need to enable smartflash every time.

To make it permanent,check part 5 of the guide.

:)
[HTC Sensation] gilbertvpuen:
Thank you sir for the clarification. Last question...

Is it the same procedures when flashing kernel?:)
[HTC Sensation] -Asskicker-:
I'm actually having the same problem, when I boot my phone it tells me "Unfortunately, Locations has stopped". Must be a bug with the latest Android Revolution HD.
[HTC Sensation] lichunxin:
Is it possible to root my phone without flashing Android Revolution HD with this method?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes..you can...once you are done with installing custom recovery (i.e until step 3)

then you can get these

Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip or su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip

and flash them via the custom recovery that you just got..

this should give you root

there is a small and good guide for this too

guide to root your phone