[HTC Sensation XL] shingers5:
HOW TO and FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Procedure updated to reflect flash of new hboot..............

If like me you relocked bootloader then flashed stock ruu and updated via official channel then do this:

- unlock bootloader via htc dev site as we all should know by now how this works. check out guide posted lower down this post. this will factort reset phone. complete setup process

- download rom of your choice and put on root of sdcard. usb storage doesnt work in new recovery so important to do this step at this point

- download touch recovery from here - thanks alfchin

- wipe data/factory reset

- flash rom zip

- wipe cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions

- REBOOT

If coming from older hboot and not flashed official OTA then process is long winded. The flash of new HBOOT 1.28 manually deleted access to sdcard so file called vold.fstab will need editing but it will need root which needs recovery. to avoid this please do as follows:

- with bootloader unlocked flash hboot 1.28 with fard s-off. see here - thanks fardjad

- flash touch recovery from link posted above and reboot phone

- download vold zip file posted below then extract it and put file in fastboot folder then adb push it to system/etc folder

command: adb push vold.fstab to /system/etc/vold.fstab and accept overwrite. reboot and voila sdcard access again. follow procedure at top to complete flash rom

You are STRONGLY recommended to fully wipe your device before flashing, and if possible avoid restoring system apps and system data with Titanium Backup - these can cause stability issues that are very hard to debug. If you believe you know what you're doing - then fine, go ahead, but please don't complain if you experience strange behaviour.

PREVIOUS PROCEDURE FOR OLDER ROMS NOT ON NEW HBOOT:

First things first - Please follow this extensive guide as a starting place for all things XL. Please do not post in here if you do not follow the guide as its very detailed. SEE GUIDE HERE - thanks unbeatableguy

1. Flash Procedure if coming from another rom or first time install

Please follow as directed and to the letter. Obviously some steps could be avoided but to keep things simple WE recommend to flash as posted

- Boot into recovery either via ADB or Advanced Power Menu etc. All posted in above guide

- choose install zip from sdcard and flash bindroid total wipe zip found here bottom of post #3. This will reboot into recovery after flashing

- Install Insanely Cool Sense 4 zip

- Flash SuperSU 0.87. At this point can flash any other mods or 3rd party kernels(skip if nothing extra needs to be flashed)e.g. sony bravia engine etc

- Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Battery Stats and Fix Permissions

- REBOOT and ENJOY!

2. Flash procedure if upgrading from an earlier build or flashing bug fix patches

- Boot into recovery

- Wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache

- Install Insanely Cool Sense 4 zip

- REBOOT and ENJOY!

1. What is Recovery?

- User Interface needed for customising device

2. How do i flash?

- All info posted above and guide link posted above has all information needed

3. How to report bugs?

- We welcome posts when problems arise but ask that you use tact when posting these. Be aware that many hours have been spent making this possible and it is presented to you free of charge.