yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] uk_mafia:
Hi there,

Hope you can help to avoid me spending hours on this when it isn't going to work :). I've read through just about all of the responses here but want to check I haven't done anything wrong.

I have to go down the No HTC Dev route with my replacement sensation.

CMD is now telling me to do the wire trick. I've been doing it with a paper clip ann insulated coax copper. Nothing happens. No reboot, no errors. Nothing.

I don't have the Juopunutbear logo but looking at the details in this thread, I shouldn't for the no HTCDEV path. All I have is the Status bar at the top.

There is nothing to suggest what I'm doing is being registers, but I am making contact with the correct parts.

Do I just keep trying?

The lack of reboot everyone else talks about even if it doesn't work worries me!!!

Many thanks
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Are you making wire trick at right points? Check the videos present at troubleshoot point #3
[HTC Sensation] knwmee:
Thanx

thanx :good:
[HTC Sensation] uk_mafia:
Hi ganeshp. Thanks for helping. I am connecting to the right points. I can't for the life of me get any reaction. I've gone out and bought some 0.5mm core round cable in the event what I was using before just wasn't strong enough.

I've also tried:-

- swapping cable to connect to laptop

- using a different laptop

- using a different battery

- using a different micro SD

- using KGS Utility

- Running each .bat and .exe manually

Control bear just constantly sits there telling me to do the wiretrick.

Out of ideas :crying:
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
This is the first time I'm hearing this.

Ask in unlimited.io support section

The tool developer himself might help you
[HTC Sensation] ngyurov:
Hello,

I have stock ROM version 3.33.401.153, S-ON, HBOOT 1.29.0000 ,and all I want is to get root access on it, I'm not planning on changing my ROM or anything, I just need the root. After reading through most of the threads, I still don't get it - isn't there a simple way to root this thing? I've been using Samsung phones until now, and they were so easy to root.

Can I just jump to the ONE CLICK ROOT TOOL part, without doing the steps before that?

I don't have any adb setup either.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
nope you have to follow all the steps to gain S-OFF and then use the one click root tool otherwise use this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You can do HTC-DEV unlock and one click root.. Thats the easiest way you can have

Remember HTC-DEV unlock will factory reset your phone
[HTC Sensation] ngyurov:
And htcdev.com doesn't open for me today... the luck. :D
[HTC Sensation] aapman88:
I feel so stupid as I did the same thing as described above.

I was on stock rom and with this guide I got S-off

Now I m stock in or a bootloop or the hboot screen.

So I found out I accidently put the hboot of gingerbread on my phone

The link in the quote is not working anymore as unlimited only supports ubuntu at the moment

Could someone give me a guide how to change the hboot of my phone to the right one using the unbuntu of windows?

Thanks a lot.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you are on ics stock rom then the only thing you have to do is flash 3.33fw universal

see here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1459767

it will take care too of the hboot

read the instructions carefully and before flashing check md5 sums(important)

i assume you have S-OFF now
[HTC Sensation] aapman88:
Thanks a lot, fixed it this morning

Will finish rooting this evening.

I have one remark on the guide:

Might be good to state somewhere that the guide needs ubuntu cd for this to work as the windows files are deleted from the unlimented website as it's stated in the guide that you don't have to apply to the #1 and 2 reguirements from the unlimented website.

Now I found out after trying to run the ubuntu files on windows and it didnt work.

Cheers!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yeah actually i Have to update the guide totally ..I havent found much time these past few months. Also the windows variants of the tools available and were lingering here and there and they perfectly work fine for sensation (ppl from unlimited.io might have removed support for windwos because of new devices or people unnecessary questioning them as to why windows 8 isnt supportted ..blah blah blah. Thus due to lot of annoying questions put by people in IRC they completely removed the windows support )
[HTC Sensation] rhysduk:
Will I be ok using this guide on HBOOT 1.29 and FW 3.33.401.153

Really confused by the guide.. Do i need Linux to do this or will Windows 7 be ok? Don't find the guide very clear at all :(

Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes it works over HBOOT 1.29

and wndows 7 tool will do. I will PM you the tool

and as for not being clear . can you tell me what section is not clear ? Ill try to improve that section :)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes it won't show the juopunutbear logo

And the wiretrick is generally harder than the htcdev unlock jb soff way
[HTC Sensation] uk_mafia:
Hi ganeshp,

I have some news for you!

Turns out the problem was in fact my handset. Thankfully it developed a fault (wifi was crashing) so I was able to get a replacement, which I received today.

Knowing I had tried everything else I could, thought it worth trying one more time with the new handset, the only thing which until today was unchanged.

Tried it....and it worked! :D.

Shame we'll never get to know why the original handset didn't work.

Thanks for looking at my posts for help :).
[HTC Sensation] testerac:
Windows 7 tools Request

Hi Ganeshp, I wonder whether you could PM me the tools for Windows 7 (32-bit) for my Sensation stock ROM (Android 4.0.3) (HBOOT-1.27.0000) to enable S-OFF. Brand new member here; have read basically all and am struggling to pull this one off. Would like to avoid HTC Dev method if possible; have access to both Windows 7 & Ubuntu 13.03 i386. Thanks for your great tutorials & info.
[HTC Sensation] testerac:
journeyed androse

Wow thanks so much Mr. Ganesh! Managed S-OFF on 2nd try. I wonder whether this works with Linux (Ubuntu) without HTC Dev method too.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes it will indeed work.. That's why is still supported :)
[HTC Sensation] pozer0118:
why can't I find Windows Ice Cream Sandwich in unlimited.io/jb_pyramidlocked . h t m ??

It only provides Linux.

"6.get the latest control bear from unlimited.io/jb_pyramidlocked . h t m

download the "windows Ice cream sandwich" one ("windows Gingerbread" one if on gingerbread ) from the downloads section of the above page

NOTE: you should download the right tool.. The tool will have NOHTCDEV in the name of the downloaded zip file. "
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
unlimited.io doesn't support windows anymore
[HTC Sensation] Cach:
if anyone can share that old versions of windows?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
probably ganeshp still has the tool for windows

if you want pm him
[HTC Sensation] OSV86:
Just sent you a PM, but I hope that isn't indicative of you not having one... else I am boned on step 5 with a temp root and no idea how to reverse it! :(

Any suggestions?

Oliver
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Replied :)
[HTC Sensation] OSV86:
Ta, Much appriciated!

Secondary backup fails on running the control bear, afraid I'd have to request some more help!

Oliver
[HTC Sensation] rhysduk:
Does the phone HAVE to be in HTC SYNC mode and able to successfullly connect to HTC Sync in Windows?

I ask because I'm having a complete ball ache to get that to work....must be a driver issue.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
actually uninstall htc sync and put the device in charging mode
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Please read the prerequisites section... You should uninstall HTC sync

Edit: my mistake.. The Pre-requisites section link I've mentioned has been modified and the HTC sync uninstall requirement was removed.. I've added it manually now
[HTC Sensation] rhysduk:
Thanks both! S-OFF now achieved... easy when you know how ;)

Ganeshp, this is one of the things I meant when I said that the OP is a bit confusing...

One other question... I want to install CYANOGEN 10.1 ROM on this Sensation now... but, it has to be rooted first and S-OFF doesn't give root access. Is that right?

So do I install the 3.33v of this Firmware and then the CYANOGEN ROM?? Firmware

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
about root use the one click root tool from this thread

to check your current firmware do this command in cmd from pc

fastboot getvar version-main
[HTC Sensation] BlancFate:
Good evening! Noob here, I have a few questions if a helpful stranger would be so inclined to assist me:

- Is this reversible? I have looked this up but am still quite unfamiliar with the process. I've read some posts that mentioned acquiring a RUU back up but I have no idea where to obtain one (and quite frankly, how I'm supposed to use it).

My phone is a HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile)

Android version: 4.0.3

HTC Sense version: 3.6

Software number: 3.32.531.14 710RD

Kernel version: 3.0.16-gc764bfb htc-kernel@u18000-build-144 #1 SMP PREEMPT Mon Mar 19 19:16:05 CST 2012

Baseband version: 11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2

Build number: 3.32.531.14 CL356011 release-keys

Browser version: WebKit/534.30​

- From what I understand, the HTCDEV unlock "might" void my warranty in addition to not fully unlocking all of the partitions.

-- Ideally, I would like to avoid this if possible. Is this method at least a little bit "safer" in regards to me keeping my warranty?

-- As a side note has anyone actually had problems with their warranties even after using the HTCDEV unlock? Maybe this whole warranty thing is just a silly worry of mine.

-- Also, I currently do not have plans to heavily modify the phone, however that may change in the future as I become more keen to play around with it, thus the reason why I would rather have everything fully unlocked now. What kind of features are still unavailable even after using the HTCDEV unlock?​

- It seems that unlimited.io has removed all Windows support.

ganeshp may I have a copy of the Windows version tools?

-- Furthermore, my current desktop is running Windows 8 Pro 64-bit (double whammy!). I am aware that another's success is not indicative of my own, but does anyone have experience with this? If the risks are not worth the convenience, I will see if I can access a Windows Vista/7 32-bit computer.​

- This last part is really just to clarify my understanding of the rooting process and Linux systems:

1. The temp root tool creates a temporary root that only lasts until I reboot the phone.

2. Controlbear requires this temporary root in order to turn off the security protection.

3. Once this protection has been disabled, a root tool can then be used to establish a permanent root, or at least until it is reversed.​

-- A couple more questions:

Why does the phone have to be in S-OFF to establish a permanent root? Once you have temporarily gained Super User privileges, are you not able to use those privileges to make yourself a permanent Super User?

Does S-ON serve as the final protection on the phone? S-ON > Super User > Unrooted/Regular User? The way it was described to me made it seem like Super Users were at the top of the chain.

Do Linux systems have a similar S-ON protection or is it only limited to Androids?​

Many thanks,

Bill
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
As you said you are noob

I request you to read this post

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

The above post should answer most of your questions

Now regarding windows 8/64 bit requirements.. People did report success with that combination so you should give it a try.. If it didnt work then you can switch to win 7 combination

Also regarding the warranty part.. I haven't seen/heard a single person being denied warranty because of htcdev unlock. But the terms did mention "may void the warranty" so it's always a "may" case. Soff does void your warranty though but the process is reversible I.e you can always turn back SON (but it's a risky process needs Caution)
[HTC Sensation] loddogg:
user

Can someone please PM me windows version of this tool....or tell me where i can find it.

thank you in advance
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
wait for ganeshp to pm you

he has the tool for windows
[HTC Sensation] pozer0118:
why~~~~~ Windows offended them? XD
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Why?

Read this post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=42305404
[HTC Sensation] pozer0118:
Owh~ ...... thanks
[HTC Sensation] wayne@_@:
is this consider sucess s-off ? and the bootlooader showing juopunutbear is it ok?

may i proceed to next step - root?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes all good :D
[HTC Sensation] froggy666uk:
Hi Ganeshp,

Could you please PM me the windows version of the ControlBear tool? Many thanks in advance:D

Cheers,

Dave.
[HTC Sensation] wayne@_@:
sry, some external question out of topic

after i sucess s-off + root, if i want to flash from stock ROM to custom ROM,

what step should i take? or got any guide (sry this the 1st time)
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
This post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21989089

Don't flash the firmware.. Not required in your case
[HTC Sensation] tailz:
I have today received a new sensation as my previous phone was faulty. I had already s-off and rooted my previous phone but it appears that this phone has the new motherboard which causes problems trying to s-off.

I followed the guide and while running the controlbear software, I got an error at the end saying the my "phone must be htc unlocked"

Is this a fresh motherboard mod which now makes this method obsolete or could i be doing something wrong?

All drivers installed

Ran the Temp Root

Ran Controlbear

All backups performed, then the error message.

Any ideas?

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
You are using the wrong controlbear file

In the PM I've sent there are two links ..and the one with No HTC-DEV in its name is the correct one :)
[HTC Sensation] tailz:
Great thanks, I will give that a try. In the mean time, I have noticed when it comes to the wire trick, my phone now has 2 holes, do you know which should be used?

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[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Better check the wire trick video.. In the troubleshoot point #3 in first post
[HTC Sensation] tailz:
Thanks again, I missed that first time around.
[HTC Sensation] NeZzip:
========= ControlBear 0.11 beta for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========

(c) Copyright 2012 Unlimited.IO

If you have acquired this software from anywhere

other than our website this version may be out of

date and unsupported. Please see our website for

instructions on how to use this tool and for support.

This program may not be redistributed or included in other

works without the express permission of Team Unlimited.

================== NO HTC DEV UNLOCK ========================

Starting up......

Connecting to device...

Searching device.....

Found device.....Detected pyramid board

but device has no root!!

Ensure that root permission is given to shell in your SU application

Press ENTER to exit.....

Help! I'm receiving the same error message in JB just like another guy did in this thread, but his bootloader was unlocked and mine isn't. I have tried ALOT of diffrent methods and have searched trough alot of threads but without any succes. :( Do you have any tips on what i should do? (Mine sensation xe motherboard have been replaced so can't unlock it trough HTC Dev....)

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] tailz:
Have you checked that you are running the temproot batch file before starting controlbear?
[HTC Sensation] Orphax:
Hi, could I also get the windows version of control bear?

Such a shame it isn't possible to get this from any site anymore.
[HTC Sensation] AndroidSupporter318:
[MENTION=3055487]Orphax[/MENTION]

Check your PM's :)

Sent from my Ouya
[HTC Sensation] martijnbenist:
Could anyone send me the missing windows tool file please?

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Done :)
[HTC Sensation] martijnbenist:
Thank you so much for your super fast reply! I ran the file, and it saysmy device isn't rooted. Is that normal?

As you might have already noticed, this is my first time trying to root a HTC device.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Did you do the temp root?
[HTC Sensation] martijnbenist:
Edit:

Ok, so i finished the whole tutorial now. But in my bootloader it still says S-ON and LOCKED. Is my device still unlocked or does this mean it didn't work?
[HTC Sensation] suddy86:
Hi, could somebody possibly send me the Windows ControlBear file please?

Thanks :)

David
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
did you do the wire trick in order to gain S-OFF?
[HTC Sensation] echotech:
I'd also like the Windows tool please.
[HTC Sensation] AndroidSupporter318:
[MENTION=2011268]echotech[/MENTION]

Check your PM's :)

Sent from my Ouya
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Is the wire trick success?

Or did you just did the one click root?
[HTC Sensation] FusionX3:
I need the windows tool too please. :(
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
...... Pm
[HTC Sensation] xTrick:
Sup ppl

im in need of the Windows Ice Cream Sandwich file , since on the devo website won't supp windows anymore only linux

if someone can help me out would be great with the file.

for now great tool's mad easy too
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
wait for ganeshp

he will provide you the tool for windows
[HTC Sensation] AndroidSupporter318:
[MENTION=5331031]xTrick[/MENTION]

Check your PM's :)

Sent from my Ouya
[HTC Sensation] xTrick:
Thanks guys.

i got the phone fully working on viper rom xD

and thinking the phone was soft bricked =,='
[HTC Sensation] PeterHuang15:
Control Bear can't Find Device

I've try to do s-off as you told, but when I do wire trick, the control bear always can't find my device, always resetting connection.... bla..bla... (I attach the screen)

I try to push power button, the control bear then find the device, but the result is always Still Sober.....

What should I do???? :confused::confused::confused:

One more thing, after that happened, my sdcard always read can't be read/unformated. is it normal?
[HTC Sensation] kgs1992:
Troubleshooting point #3

The phone probably switched off, maybe bad timing.
[HTC Sensation] PeterHuang15:
Which troubleshooting?

I did switch the phone off, but before I did that I already waited very long time and the screen just the same "resetting connection" again and again.

I read again the steps, and I begin confuse, because in PREREQUISITES it say :

3. Uninstall HTC sync and any other device syncing softwares.. They interfere with the soff tool we are going to use (also when connecting the phone just keep it in charging mode)

and then in the step to run this tools

3.Plug your HTC SENSATION/XE/4G into your computer via USB. (keep the connection in HTC SYNC mode)

So, should I uninstall HTC sync or not? What I've done is uninstall it.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
both modes will work fine

to avoid the confusion I've corrected the tutorial (thanks for mentioning it )

also you should uninstall HTCSYNC on your pc ..irrespective of whatever mode (charging/HTCSYNC ) you are connecting the device
[HTC Sensation] bald2:
I also need the windows Ice cream sandwich files please.
[HTC Sensation] bald2:
Thanks for the quick reply ganeshp.
[HTC Sensation] PeterHuang15:
OK, but still no way out for my problem (control bear can't find my device and then resetting conection again and again)

This is what I've done :

1. uninstalling HTC Synch, disable antivirus, enable debugging, check Fastboot at the battery menu (already try to uncheck it also but the result just the same), connect phone with original USB cable (even try with another cable)

2. temproot ----> OK, successful

3. controlbear ----> It's running well until wire trick, after several try then the screen say "waiting device" and counting to 45, but then it will resetting connection again and again. (see my attachment). It always say "still no device" although I didn't touch my phone. I tried to wait for long time but it still just the same, "still no device". At last I try to push power button, first...nothing happened, second... the phone begin restarting and controlbear "find device" but then "still sober".

Any idea, where I do wrong?

What should I do?

I really need to root my phone because my soft button are broken (do nothing when I touch it, so I can't do : back, menu, home and search).

I've got the apk for softkey, but the device must be rooted.

Help..... please....help.... or my phone will be just a rubbish......

Thanks before.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
check this link

the above link covers all the troubleshoot

for your case this below statement explains the stuff

If your phone goes blank (powers off) before/after the second tap & stays that way, it is indicative of the pause time being too large or the contact being made for too long, due to which the phone powered off. Just press the power button ONCE to get the phone started again. If this happens every time you do the wiretrick, then you have a faulty SD Card; use a different one. If this doesn't get your phone on again, then read ahead.
[HTC Sensation] PeterHuang15:
Finally it is successful Soff and Root as well.

But still don't understand why the apk still say :"can't execute as root" although the permission to superuser already granted.

Is there someone know why?

Anyway thanks to ganeshp and kgs1992 for helping. GBU.
[HTC Sensation] Verano100:
YES!!!!!!!!

I finally have S-OFF, no need for smartflash anymore :)

Thank you so much buddy :)
[HTC Sensation] ruokruok:
Is it available to temp root my Sensation XE (hboot 1.29, android 4.0.3) by the steps 1~5 listed below under a windows PC and then change to a linux PC to use the dd command (for example, dd if=/dev/<blockdevice> of=/sdcard/image bs=4096) to acquire a .dd image of my phone?

I have some deleted files in my phone, and need a .dd image to recovery the deleted files. Thank you.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Yes it will work. But after the temproot the Ui is unstable so don't touch it. Still add works though
[HTC Sensation] ruokruok:
Thanks for your answering. Should I go back to windows and run "temp_root_remove.bat" to un-root my phone after I finish acquiring the .dd image? or just reboot my phone and it will restore automatically?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
yes you need to remove the temp root. once done with your work
[HTC Sensation] andy_v:
Please help me

Thanx perfect!!!
[HTC Sensation] Asop_cz:
My SD did the same... I'm sorry but it seems that it won't work anymore :/

Sent from HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] zakkkkk:
I can temp root successfully but when I launch control bear it tells me to do the wire trick but problem is it doesn't boot into juopunut screen but stays in status bar mode. What should I do?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Just do the wire trick from that screen. You won't see the juopunutbear screen in this method
[HTC Sensation] tee_766:
I need windows tool.....
[HTC Sensation] Marianopela:
Same Here. Can you send me windows version? Thanks
[HTC Sensation] Wenneguen:
Same for me, send it to me please :rolleyes:

Can I safely unplug my device at step 5 (given I can't do step 6) ? :confused:
[HTC Sensation] zakkkkk:
Ask op for link
[HTC Sensation] Flowerpot:
Windows controlbear for ics sensation

Hello! I would be really grateful if somebody could end me windows version of control bear (ics sensation)... Such a shame they took it down.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
wait for ganeshp to pm you with the tool for windows(or someone alse)
[HTC Sensation] Flowerpot:
Help!

Got to wire trick, Control bear said try wire trick, tried it a couple of times...

Control bear hung up and said can't find phone...

Phone now won't start...

Have removed battery and sim...

Does nothing on power button.

No lights if I try it in wall charger...

Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Ahh it entered deep sleep state

Happens rarely

You need to remove battery, sim and sdcard then charge the phone for 7-8 hours.. Remember you need to remove battery too... This is important

Then put the battery and power it on.. It works
[HTC Sensation] Flowerpot:
Wow thanks for coming back so quickly... thought I had murdered phone...

Just to be clear are you saying I need to put it on charge without the battery in it for 8 hours?
[HTC Sensation] zakkkkk:
Can't seem to get the wire trick working after around 30 attempts. :(