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[HTC Sensation] obisco:
network signals gone!!!

ganesh,

i tried using the procedure u spelled out, but i have some problems...

not only wont the juopunutbear procedure keep failing (i've tried this not less than 6 times now), but i also have lost my radio signals!!! my phone does not seem to be able to detect network signals anymore!

can anyone be of assistance here, please i'm out of options!!!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
So you reverted back to normal working condition after failed attempts to juopunutbear?

Did you removed temp root?

Also wire trick is hard.. Check the troubleshoot point #3 for wire trick tips... In case you want to continue juopunutbear
[HTC Sensation] hitechkarthik:
Hi ganeshp

Thanks for your guide....... today i did everything(unlock, root, s-off) and now my my htc sensation 4g is ready for custom rom...Please advice me to try the best custom ROM,kernel etc ...again thanks for your time and effort.....
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

The choice can only be yours,because only you know what you like.

But if you want some inspiration,look HERE

:)
[HTC Sensation] layercakez:
hi guys. First timer here.

This morning I managed to S-OFF my HTC Sensation using Juopunutbear's method. It worked after 3-4 tries.

My bootloader showed juopunut bear at the top and hboot was 1.27.

In the afternoon I continued the process of rooting. This time using kgs1992's Super Utility to install 4EXT recovery and flashed PG58IMG.zip.

Now my bootloader show Revolutionary at the top instead of Juopunut...

Is this normal?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Does it still say s-off?

If yes,then,there is no problem!

:)
[HTC Sensation] layercakez:
Yes it says S-OFF :)

But I read somewhere that Revolutionary only supports up to hboot 1.18.

I could be wrong though :|
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
No worries there.. Revolutionary supports doff procedure upto 1.18 but they have HBoots until 1.27 :D

So you just have different hboot :)
[HTC Sensation] layercakez:
Thanks for the prompt replies.

However I have encountered another problem.

I am not able load up any custom rom. So far tried CM9 and hypermiui.

Both will get stuck at the loading screen. I had to remove-batt, and restore in CMW recovery.

Any ideas what I could have done wrong?

Bootloader screen shows:

~Revolutionary~

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.27.1100

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418

eMMc-boot

Jan 13 2012.17:33:34

Should I try super wipe? If yes, will I have to reinstall CWM and superCID?

Most importantly, will my backup be still available?

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

It's better to format all partitions, except sd card.

You will not lose cwm, super cid or your backups.

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] layercakez:
All partitions meaning the following?

- format /cache

- format /data

- format /sd-ext

- format /system
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Yes.

Have you considered installing 4 ext?

It does all that with one button.

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] layercakez:
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give 4EXT a try once everything stabilizes :)
[HTC Sensation] sean0825:
This didn't work for me. :( I ran control bear and it told me to manually type the adb reboot oem-78 and it closed. I typed the command, the phone restarted and I was never told to do the wire trick. I tried restarting control bear - Device S-OFF already Press Enter to close. So I tried the wire trick anyway when the black htc was showing, then phone restarted and I removed temproot. Now the bootloader says s-off but still has 1.29.0000 instead of 1.27.0000. Control bear still will not run again, saying Device S-OFF already Press Enter to exit.

Phone still works fine but I cant change my radio...which was why I started this process. Device has not been unlocked using HTC Dev. How do i fix?

Thanks!!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Dude phone is soff already.. Just the juopunutbear hboot flash failed..

Check the troubleshoot point #3.. There a method to flash hboot was mentioned
[HTC Sensation] sean0825:
That worked great...just put my CID in the android.info file, controlbear -i and I can flash my radio. Thanks a lot!!
[HTC Sensation] PostaHTC:
Trying to Temp-Root

failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Not a directory

link failed File exists

This is the message I get when I start the process.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
What's the hboot? What rom are you having?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
If problem persists, factory reset.
[HTC Sensation] PostaHTC:
I have figured out that issue I have no rom. Now I'm trying to master the wire trick? Any tips? Or is their a ADB way?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Tips... Reduce the pause tome a bit

0.5 sec tap - - - 1.5 sec pause - - - 0.5 sec tap

And more tips.. Check troubleshoot point #3
[HTC Sensation] kraddark:
I too had to try many times. It's always the timing.:)
[HTC Sensation] rayanpatel:
Hi,

I am a noob and this is my first post (so be kind to me).

I have been wanting to s-off and root my phone for ages so get rid of the bloatware and increase the speed of it plus install a custom rom but haven't plucked up the courage as I am scared I will brick it :(

Basically I have a UK Vodafone HTC Sensation with the following HBOOT info:

***LOCKED***

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.27.0000

eMMC-boot

Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34

Software Info:

Android Version: 4.0.3

HTC Sense Version: 3.6

Software Number: 3.32.161.11

I have a few questions which I would like clarifying:

- So I follow the steps for JB Control Bear

- Follow the steps for the one click root tool

- Then how do I install a custom rom?

Thanks in Advance :)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Finally found a person on whom I can flame on HeHahahahahaha.... Lol kidding

Well

1. yes do soff

2. root the device and if you want you can remove the bloatware from it

3. For custom rom.. Once you done soff.... In this Sensation general section... Check for "flashing 3.33 firmware and ARHD guide" by joaquinf... Follow the post #2 of it
[HTC Sensation] rayanpatel:
Cheers I have now S-Off successfully with 1000's of attempts lol

For the rooting procedure I am slightly confused:

STEPS:

1.get the new root tool from root-sensation-zip

DONE

2.extract the zip

DONE

3.remove the files adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll

(if you dont have any adb/fastboot setup don't delete these and skip step 4 )

*** What do I do here, I have followed your guide completly for s-off? Do i just not delete any file.

4.copy the rest of files to the your adb/fastboot folder

-> if you did SOFF using this guide then copy the reset of files to the temproot-sensation-windows folder which you

have downloaded during SOFF procedure

***when you say "the rest of the files" does that include: adb.exe, AdbWinApi.dll , AdbWinUsbApi.dll

5.connect your device normally (from lock screen or home screen) to pc

(NOTE: avoid usb hubs and usb 3.0 ports while connecting ..just connect the device directly to pc/laptop)

*** when i connect my device does it obviously have be turned on (just checking) and then do i connect as htc sync or charge only etc?

6.double click on root.bat file

-> when the message "PRESS ANY KEY WHEN THE PHONE BOOTED PROPERLY/COMPLETELY" pops up in the command window

press any key once the phone is completely booted

-> wait until root is success and once success message "EVERYTHING DONE..ROOT SUCCESS...ONE FINAL REBOOT NOW" pops out

without any errors...you are rooted completely

Thanks again
[HTC Sensation] PostaHTC:
BOOM BOOM BOOM!!! I JUST DID IT!!! I'M ROOTED ON THE FIRST TRY THIS MORNING!!!!:victory:
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
congratulations mate.now feel free to do whatever you want:good:
[HTC Sensation] PostaHTC:
***LOCKED*** S-Off

My bootloader is still locked I wanted to flash 4EXT but it didn't work you of other process?

and I wanted to use the Viper ROM
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
now you have succeeded S-OFF you don't need unlock bootloader.you might be able to install 4ext recovery
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Do step #3 and #4 (rest of files means the files remaining after step #3)

For #5 both modes will do
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Check the troubleshoot point #3.. There is a way to install juopunutbear hboot was mentioned.. Do that.. The the rest would be easy
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
Ganesh! Just wanted to say 1000 thanks .. make it 1001. Beer is tasty!

btw is it possible to unroot temporarily. Not a big deal but I have one app that won't run on a rooted phone so It'd be good if there was a workaround for that.

Louis
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
i don't know if i'm thick or not but i;m having problems downloading the file :TEMPROOT ZIP
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Check the mirrors in the changelog
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Install supersu from market.. Then change the super user permissions to it... It can be done from settings of the app.. Also it has temp root remove option... iirc
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
Check the mirrors in the changelog

thanks downloaded now
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
does this work on sesation xe with beats audio ?????
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
did i mention anywhere that it wont work on sensation xe ? if not then i guess it works :p
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
thanks for the reply,

is there anybody who lives in leicester UK who could do this for me ??????
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
It's really not that hard! -_-

PS: This is my 1000th post! XD
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
i'm going to try it tonight but can't download the file

root-sensation-zip
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
Thanks. Juonpunutbear installed super user which I don't think can be uninstalled - I presume I can use supersu with it ? I'll give it a try and see.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
check the mirrors in changelog
[HTC Sensation] matekaneve:
I managed to uninstall superuser from my old HTC legend. Install supersu from play, ensure you gain superuser permission by it, update binary, delete superuser.apk from /system/app by using root explorer, reboot your device. I don't know if it worked with the sensation though. Some expert could double check this. :) I'm using supersu on sensation
[HTC Sensation] CNLBC:
Hello XDA friends. Just got my cell back from HTC and I tried mm many times to unlock using htcdev. I noticed my token id keeps changing. Is this normal and the reason y I can't unlock? Help !!!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
well apparently the HTC phones that got their motherboard replaced cant do HTC-DEV unlock ..but you can SOFF without HTC-DEV ..and this guide explains that procedure
[HTC Sensation] winning0308:
Thank u for the usefull utility :D :D

:good::good::good::good:
[HTC Sensation] Qab:
Thanks for the guide, the wire trick was a bit of pain but patience will help you get there. I suppose this rooting method is permanent? So it stays rooted even if you reboot?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
If you did root using the one click root rool after soff guide.. Then it's permanent :).. So you won't lose it after reboot
[HTC Sensation] Qab:
I did, thanks for the reply!
[HTC Sensation] mrdeno:
fantastic... it worked for me!!
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
Had a go last night ,took about 3 hours

The first bit to make your phone S-OFF went quite easy even the paper clip mod was done on first attempt !!!

The only problem was when you got to 1 click root tool because i couldn't download the file root-sensation.zip the file you told me to download was KGS SUPER UTILITY,

anyway i couldn't find the file (:root.bat) file only :( Root device.bat) ,when i double pressed this file the phone turned off and then turned on with a red triangle .so i tried the file (:Root device new.bat) this worked a treat.

thanks for all the hard work that you all have done. i hope the way i did it might help somebody else .i now have sensation xe with beats with root excess.

again thanks
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
i might have to send my phone back to orange uk as i have a fault will i be ok with warranty ?? will i just have to do a master reset before sending it back.

thanks for all help:D
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Are you s-off?

:)

Sent telepathically from my pyramid
[HTC Sensation] topbanana4:
yes i am

the phone was unlocked when i receiverd it, i also rooted my phone by following the quide in this thread
[HTC Sensation] CNLBC:
ganeshp, maybe I mite of missed it. Sorry for the late reply and thanx for your comment.
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
No, you need to revert it to complete stock. Look here: http://tinyurl.com/RUUGuide
[HTC Sensation] Bob1256:
just a quick question

Does this work for all htc sensation models? mainly the htc sensation z710a?
[HTC Sensation] TheByteSmasher:
I have looked and can't find an answer, maybe y'all can help. I used this and s-off'd and rooted my sensation 4g, but didn't unlock my bootloader. Now I want to unlock it but I can't figure out how. Htcdev unlock doesn't seem to work... any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
Where is the need to unlock your bootloader if you are already S-OFF?

Flash JuopunutBear unlocked hboot http://unlimited.io/jbhboots.htm

Or flash 3.33 Universal firmware that contains Revolutionary hboot http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767

If HTC Dev Unlock doesn't work, then it most likely means that you have a new motherboard.
[HTC Sensation] DesaX:
Trouble with temp_root_remove.bat

Hi guys!

I'm new here and after extensive research, I used this method (almost... find on frandroid which is linked to this methods) to root my htc sensation ... unfortunately I am stuck at #9: execute temp_root_remove.bat

The script starts correctly and display that :

And stop here since 20 minutes...

My phone is stuck on a black screen with the taskbar on top and insert "loading" appears regularly. From time to time a screen HTC (green logo) appears, then returns to the loading screen.

What should i do please ?

[EDIT@00h50 : I removed my battery and restart my phone. Then I could remove root temp ... it seems that everything is back in order]
[HTC Sensation] Harbir:
it works sofff offfffffff yesyes i got my replaced motherboard soff
[HTC Sensation] artoisnapkin:
I'm having an issue with the one click root tool. I run it, it reboots twice; but when it boots the second time there is no lock screen, it's all black apart from the status bar at the top. I hit a key to reboot it in the cmd prompt, and the process completes, but when I check the root using an app, it's not actually rooted my device.

Sensation XE z715e - hboot 1.29.000
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Run it again

Some times it takes more than one try :)
[HTC Sensation] artoisnapkin:
I've run it five times, do I still need to do more?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Nope max is three tries

Can you give me more stats regarding your phone.. Are you soff/son has unlocked bootloader or revolutionary/juopunutbear bootloader?

Also while running the root.bat you got any error messages in between?

Are you using USB 2.0 port only? Also if you have htc-sync installed can you un-install it and try again.
[HTC Sensation] artoisnapkin:
S-ON, I haven't unlocked the bootloader; it's stock everything.

USB2.0, no extension cables or hubs.

HTC Sync isn't installed, but I have installed the HTC drivers linked in your first post.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Well as guessed.. You need to have at least htc-Dev unlock if not soff otherwise this won't work :)

The first line in the tool section says.. It only works with soff or unlocked while being SON
[HTC Sensation] artoisnapkin:
Ah, sorry. I assumed it would work because the first line didn't specify that it would ONLY work with those.

Thanks anyway!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Now you made me edit my OP ;) thanks :D
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
This is interesting. I did install supersu which just disables superuser but doesn't uninstall it. I read somewhere that if it was installed as part of a s-off operation it can't be uninstalled, hence my comment. I don't want to screw it up if it can end up losing me root but I may give it a try to see what happens. If it doesn't work I presume I can re-root with Ganesh's root .bat?

UPdate: ok seems like I can't delete superuser.apk, it won't let me.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You can delete that via supersu-- settings

Aso you need to mount /system r/w so...
[HTC Sensation] matekaneve:
ok. What if you; Install supersu, gain superuser permission, update it, then go to play market, search for superuser, try to uninstall it through the market. If it can be uninstalled through the market try to delete the APK again, then reboot your device. If it just keeps uninstalling (stuck there), just close the play market and try to delete APK again, then reboot. If you don't have the Uninstall button in the market when you search for superuser (what I doubt) reinstall/update it, then start the whole process over. Do not forget you need to make sure you gain superuser permission by the supersu and it needs to be updated as well.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes.. You can do that

And more simpler method is.. Once you install supersu and gave it superuser permissions.. You can simply go to settings - apps- all - superuser and uninstall it there that's all
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
htc sensation xe with hboot 1.29 s off

i like to know whether i can use usb 3.0 port as my laptop has only that? and for flashing a custom rom wat should i do after i do this s-off method..plz help,,thanks in advance
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
No this doesn't work. I only get update or open when I go to market. As I bought the elite version I could uninstall that only but the main one no.

I don't see anything in settings and I'm afraid I don't understand the second part of this.

All I can do via settings is to disable it via system - apps - all. This means it is a system app. I thought I could maybe delete it via Titanium backup which uninstalls system apps but Titanium doesn't even see it.

I think the problem is that it was installed low level by Junopunutbear when I answered 'yes' to, "do you want to install superuser?".

Never mind I'll leave it disabled for the time being as it seems out of the way and Supersu is doing it's job. I' ve also upgraded that too.
[HTC Sensation] matekaneve:
I'm out of ideas... If you have the supersu installed and in a working order, can you not freeze the superuser? I know it's not a solution, but at least it disappears from the menu so you cannot see it... :)
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
Yes, this is what I've done. It's the best that I can do for now. I wish I hadn't said yes at the end of the s-off process but I really don't think it's a big deal even if it's left unfrozen you can switch between the two as supersu they just swap in their binaries so they co-exist quite happily.
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
Ok I've managed to delete it. I had to figure out how to do use the mount command. Once I had done that it worked a treat, so thanks again Ganesh.

I need to go read up on Unix and terminal commands now :)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
ohh sorry ..i havent seen your earlier reply ...otherwise i would have given brief description :D

you can permanently mount system mounted as r/w using the ES file explorer ->settings->root settings

that makes things much more easier :D
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
I didn't realise that but can you tell me one thing?

I am pretty new to unix as you can see so having done what I needed to by mounting the system folder I realise that this is permanent and I cannot seem to unmount it. ie. the system folder is now read /write.

I used this to mount (god knows why 'yaffs2' that doesn't show when I just type mount on it's own but it worked)

# mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system

then to set it back I tried this but get "device or resource is busy"

# mount -o ro,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock0 /system

So I'm not sure why.

Update: oh and I just looked at ES file explorer which had the check box for mount file system as write off. Checking the box then unchecking it tells me "failed to unmount", so I guess something I've done is not good. :(

Update 2: ok I sussed it now, needed a proper reboot and after that I was able to toggle rw and ro using the info given in mount rather than the above ie. yaffs2 = ext4 in my case.

Es file explorer - the setting for make system write doesn't seem to work though but I have this method which is ok.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Simple reboot of the phone will remove the mounts don't worry.. Just do a. Reboot
[HTC Sensation] louiscar:
Yes, thanks it all works now.
[HTC Sensation] Finish:
I tried flashing CWM recovery using fastboot, but it failed and I got "remote not allowed"

I don't have my htcdev unlock does that have to do with this?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
you got SOFF ?

then refer the troubleshoot point #3 of the guide ..there is a method to flash juopunutbear hboot

flash that then flash the recovery
[HTC Sensation] Finish:
I have the S-OFF but it still says locked.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
then do what i said in my previous post :D
[HTC Sensation] Finish:
Which CID do I replace?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
as the step says any ONE will do
[HTC Sensation] Finish:
My CID is BM___001 and if I were to replace HTC__001cidnum will it become "BM___001cidnum"?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes :) replace it completely
[HTC Sensation] Finish:
Got it! Thanks! So now I can flash recovery now right?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes absolutely ..you can flash it :)
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
help needed

@ganeshp u said in ur replies before..bootlader lock can changed by patching firmware..? new firmware 3.33 also can be also be patched?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes but the new firmware will have 1.27 hboot instead of 1.29 which changes nothing...

Just use the universal 3.33 firmware from Kohr-ah firmware thread
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
i am having hboot 1.29 now.not 1.27.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Flash juopunutbear hboot using kgs super utility tool... Development section sticky
[HTC Sensation] mightydiomedes:
Fastbook Recovery Problem

I've followed this guide to gain S-OFF and Root with this guide. I have S-OFF in the bootloader, and I have root when I check with a Root Checker app (although it says Locked in the bootloader).

When I enter fastboot mode, and try "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" I get an access error. I am using the fastboot from platform-tools and have the CWM recovery image from the linked to guide (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1614617) in that folder and renamed to recovery.img.

Has anyone got any suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
troubleshoot point #3 ...and follow "flash Juopunutbear Hboot" section ...Once Juopunutbear hboot is installed ..flash the recovery it will work then
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
thanks

thanx man i did s-off and i think i am rooted coz my 4ext recovery asked for root permission.. and in the bootlaoder it says Juopunutbear before it was locked..so does tht mean i have unlocked bootloader now? and one more thing guys i tried in usb 3 port its working fine for me.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yeah now that you have juopunutbear hboot (unlocked bootloader) those fastboot flash commands will work

USB 3.0 do work ..but some times it causes un-necessary problems thats why we ask ppl to avoid using that ..lucky that you didnt have any troubles :)
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
ya i am lucky but the prob is in here i can use only laptop and it has only usb 3.0 so took my chance.:)...i got in 5 th attempt..hav to try elegancia today..
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
do i hav to check my super cid? wats tht for? and do i hav be on the same firmware( 3.33.720.106) or should i patch 3.33 universal firmware before installing custom rom?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
almost all roms works with 3.32 firmware too ..so its your choice at the end

and supercid is not needed but helps you when reverting back ..so do it ..its just one command (fastboot oem writecid 11111111 from fastboot )
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
whr should i type tht? in cmd?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes .

and do some reading too :p
[HTC Sensation] anish.2010:
do i need htc sync for tht?

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:01 PM ----------

yea did tht..u mean to say if i want to go to stock this should be done?