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[HTC Sensation] LBH021:
Problems with Step 2 - HELP!

Hi Guys,

Im having significant trouble getting through the below instructions - im completely new to this so apologies if i have missed something obvious!#

I have completed step 1 of this without any issues and can see my HTC Sensation is *** UNLOCKED ***. However, i dont seem to be able to complete step 2 point 2 successfully.

Id appreciate an idiots guide to completing step 2.2 onwards if someone could oblige? With special focus on 2 - Restore to Stock 3.32 Rooted ROM & 3 - Flash boot.img from Stock 3.32 Rooted ROM in Fastboot.

Cheers!
[HTC Sensation] Whiplashh:
Wont unlock

Hello, my friends sensation will not unlock with the Unlock_Code.Bin. everytime i do this, it says "sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.156s]

writing 'unlocktoken'...

FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)

finished. total time: 0.187s"

Any clue how to fix it?
[HTC Sensation] markok84:
Ok, but revelation could be flashed from bootloader and directly by accessing 4EXT app, so that is why I managed to install rom it from bootloader? works perfectly
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
when you are in bootloader and select recovery you are entering in the recovery mode

it has nothing to do with bootloader then
[HTC Sensation] deniboj:
Great thread thanks
[HTC Sensation] magostinelli:
I want to root my friend phone (to install titanium) I need to unlock boot loader, s-off before or is not necessary?

Thanks.

Inviato dal mio Transformer TF101 con Tapatalk 4
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
you have to choose first to unlock the bootloader via htcdev site or S-OFF via juopunutbear method the device

then you can root
[HTC Sensation] adaseb:
I am stuck on the rooting step #4

The All in One software gives me a device not found error

It weird because Step #3 worked using the same software

I also downloaded SuperSU.zip I found in another forum and put it in my root of my sdcard and when I go to the bootloader its not found.

Any help please?

Not used to rooting these androids phones only jailbreaking iphones.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you have a custom recovery installed then flash the supersu.zip from recovery not from bootloader

then you will have root
[HTC Sensation] adaseb:
How do you get into recovery mode exactly?

Pulling battery and holding volume down plus power goes into bootloader, then selecting Recovery just restarts the phone and loads the main screen later.

I have the recovery installed in step 3
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
try step 2 from here(flashing a recovery)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
[HTC Sensation] adaseb:
Ok. I re-did Step #3 and instead of using 4EXT I used TWP 2.3.3.0 instead from the ALL-IN-ONE Kit by Hasoon2000 and this time it went into Recovery and then I installed SuperSU and it was rooted.

I viewed a few guides and these are all hard to follow because its an old phone and many are missing files due to the file being removed by the mods.
[HTC Sensation] haroon93:
Will I be able to achieve unlock bootloader and S-OFF if I have a HBOOT 1.29?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
yes:good:
[HTC Sensation] sean908:
we have ext4 now and i think theres no need to soff LOL
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you did htcdev unlock method as i did then there is no need to S-OFF in terms of flashing roms and kernels

but if someone wnats to follow directly S-OFF method avoiding htcdev unlock method then he must follow ganeshp's guide
[HTC Sensation] Doekus:
I have BOOT 1.29.0000 Can i do this trick? to gain S-OFF?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
i assume you can

see also this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
[HTC Sensation] green-gf:
s-off with firmware 3.33 not 3.32

hi - I've done rooting with HTC Desire before, am new to the Sensation.

the wire / paperclip trick for soff says firmware should be 3.32, though this thread is titled 3.33, which is what my phone is running. so am I safe to do that trick?

hboot is 1.27 so all OK there. bootloader unlocked via HTCdev

thanks, Geoff
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you want to flash only roms and kernels then there is no need to S-OFF

if you want to S-OFF then see this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1614617

note: you still can use this guide too:good:
[HTC Sensation] imonkeyflipem:
Getting stuck at fast boot step

Hello,

As my title says, I seem to be stuck at the fast boot stage (as part of unlocking bootloader).

Info:

I have HTC Sensation 4G

I have up to date drivers

Have started the process through hasoon2000's toolkit.

Have tried this on my pc desktop and now my pc laptop -- same issue.

I can get my phone into fastboot mode and connect to computer and I have via the toolkit, fastboot.exe and the adbwinap.dll which is related to fastboot?

I double click on fastboot.exe to run this step and a command prompt appears for a split second and immediately goes away.

Keeps happening every time I try it. Disabled anti-virus software or anything that might be an issue but same deal.

Can anyone advise?

Thanks in advance for your help

EDIT: Is Juopunutbear S-OFF my only option at this point?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
actually in that folder hold shift+right click

you will see an option open a command window here

then continue your procedure:)

edit: there is another way without doing S-OFF

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
[HTC Sensation] green-gf:
clarification

thanks for that - yes I want to put roms on, also I want to be able to backup my roms - can I install a custom recovery without s-off? (sorry! noob alarm!) And can I backup and restore anyway with what's already on the phone (i.e. without a custom recovery)?

Thanks, Geoff
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
look in my signature

i am on S-ON and i have a custom recovery installed

you can backup/restore only from recovery

but if you ever decide to return into completely stock condition then you can use a ruu.exe(run it from pc and connecting the device to pc in fastboot mode)
[HTC Sensation] green-gf:
s-off needed for roms above 4.03??

Hi - after nearly having a brain meltdown after reading so many pages, I realised I could simply (after previous htcdev unlock):

- flash 4ext recovery touch v.1.0.0.5 RC9

- get root with superSU 1.51 zip

- setup recovery from 4ext app

- check root achieved with app from market

Now I know I want to have to choice of many 4.2.2 or later roms - and I'm still not clear whether s-off is necessary for anything later than the stock 4.03. I understand that with s-on I need a rom that's compatible with my 3.33.401.53 firmware, but is that actually loads of them?

Many thanks for your patience - even though I'm an IT professional and have done some rooting with a HTC Desire, it gets overwhelming with so much information and different sequences of tasks or different prerequisites in some posts. Guess we're all doing our best to understand.

Thanks again, Geoff
[HTC Sensation] Mile_zdr:
No s-off is not necesary for anything above 4.0.3 you can flash almost every rom with s-on ( enable smartflash from recovery before flashing), and almost every rom is compatible with 3.33 firmware :) so dont worry and happy flashing :)
[HTC Sensation] green-gf:
hooray!

thanks so much! I've been "bricking it" about bricking the phone :)

... I really don't get why it's quite so complicated in some of the descriptions, and why the wire trick for s-off seems to be listed as an essential step! Looks fun though, so slightly tempting - but maybe normal life needs some attention, away from Android world!

Take care, Geoff

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.. so say I accidentally hit on a rom that wasn't 3.33 compatible, I guess I'd simply restore to something else from recovery - no damage / dramas?
[HTC Sensation] Mile_zdr:
I think that only rom that is'nt 3.33 compatible it's Gingerbread rom 2.3.5 . so i don't see why you install that rom? :D and the 3.33 firmware it's the lattest so don't worry :)
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
just to make some things clear

this specific guide is a little bit old

now you can choose either htcdev unlock method

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

or

S-OFF

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
[HTC Sensation] alphaabet:
so confused about s-off and bootloader unlocking...

hey guys, its a pretty novice guy right here. i just got my htc sensation few days ago and i've been looking forward to rooting it but after some days on net, i discovered that rooting must be done with my phone connected to a pc...em, trying to understand but its still very confusing. is turning s-on to off the same thing to unlocking bootloader and if no, which of them do i need on my phone running on 4.0.3 os before i could try rooting with the all in one toolkit. need more light and clearification on those things...
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you have hboot verision 1.2x then see my post above yours;)
[HTC Sensation] Jon.W:
Thanks a lot for helping out everyone in this thread! Didn't realise it had got so popular! Many appreciations on my behalf!
[HTC Sensation] Jon.W:
Above post :)
[HTC Sensation] SoveWar:
can't unlock my phone

hey can someone help me i do every step on HTCdev to unlock my htc sentation but in the command prompt its still saying wating for device after 10 min.

can someone tell me what i have to do
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
install htc drivers

use usb 2.0 ports not 3.0

enable usb debugging mode from settings
[HTC Sensation] hillelsan:
hi, can anyone help me put android 4.2.2 or 4.1.2. also sense, in my htc? my device sensation xl, s-on, hboot 1.25, have root, rom - xl 4.0 v 7.0, ie custom android 4.0 with sense 4.0.
[HTC Sensation] Mile_zdr:
You are on wrong thread or section because this is for sensation 4g ,Xe or regular sensation :)
[HTC Sensation] Gamanati:
Just want to upgrade to JellyBean

Glad I found this site. I am looking to simply upgrade my phone to Jelly Bean while keeping all else the same, ie wifi, bluetooth, camera. I have the HTC Sensation 4g, T-Mobile carrier, hboot 1.27.0000, Pyramid PVT SHIP S-On, android 4.0.3, Sense 3.6, Build 3.32. I have made a copy of the folders on my phone and SD card to my PC and used HTC sync as well as gmail sync for backups since I believe all data will be erased from my phone. Have no experience at all with this but I don't have the $ to spend for a new phone to get newest apps, etc. Seems intimidating but I can follow detailed instructions and like a challenge. Would appreciate any guidance and help offered. I am glad to donate in appreciation for the help as I know many hours of work have gone into developing the guides on this site. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if your warranty expired and you just want to flash a jelly bean rom then follow this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
[HTC Sensation] Gamanati:
:cool: Se Euxaristo File Mou!
[HTC Sensation] Trig0r:
Meh, why are all of the toolkits and apps that help being removed, damned annoying lol...
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you want only for flashing custom roms then check my previous post;)
[HTC Sensation] Trig0r:
Yeah want to try another rom on this device, kitkats meant to be good so want to have a play...

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] resinis:
WOW what a *****! I had two sensations sent to me to Soff, the first was Hboot 1.18 so that was slick as silk, took 1/2 hour to do everything and get it running on hypernonsense.

THEN the 2nd phone. 1.27hboot WITH a replaced motherboard. Had to make live linux cd, figure out why it wouldnt run commands from the 2nd partition, finally tried from the tmp folder, that worked, then took 30 tries to wire trick it!!!

3 HOURS LATER, Soff, CID unlocked, rooted, rom'd.... PHEW!!!!!! dont give up guys! it works!!!! ITS ALIVE and unlocked, the way they should ship from the factory!!!!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO POSTED IN THIS THREAD. HUGE HELP!
[HTC Sensation] Max :):
For xe two?

Here they say it is for the sensation, is it two for the xe version?

is it with all tools when it is compatible with the sensation, that it is compatible with the xe version?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
it works with xe too:good:
[HTC Sensation] fooskzilla:
???????

I must be retarded because this is impossible for me to accomplish
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you didn't unlock the bootloader try this guide

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661631

or see this one

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2751187

by the way what problem are you facing?
[HTC Sensation] nguyen1995:
HELP

Hello guys,

I hope it's not too late for some questions about this topic.

So today i tried to unlock a HTC Sensation (HBOOT 1.27). The problem is when the phone is on the computer (Windows 10) can see it but when i put it in Bootloader mode, the computer can't see it anymore. In Device Manager, it shows as "Unknown device" (This device cannot start. (Code 10) / Object name not found.).

PS: I already have HTC Sync, HTC USB Driver and Android SDK installed.

I have tried:

Different USB cables.

Using a USB 3.0 port.

Not using a USB 3.0 port.

Re-installed HTC drivers.

Thank you!
[HTC Sensation] evolution.123:
Help

So, I'm completely new to this whole update thing, but I still wanna give it a try.

Have sensation z710e. Without doing any S-Off it was already showing Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL. Hboot 1.17.0006.

Now what am I supposed to do?
[HTC Sensation] lurenzhe:
[MENTION=6298454]nguyen1995[/MENTION]

Don't worry.

The Problem are Windows 10 and the "new" Driver Verification.

Follow this: Go on Settings to Update,Recovery.../Recovery and on Restart.

Your PC will restart and you see a bluescreen with 3 Options, you must go on the "extended Startoptions" ,your PC will restart.

In the next bluescreen ,go on F7.

Voila your HTC is shown in fastboot mode in the Device Manager. If its shown as Unknown Device, you must update the fastboot-driver.

Found the .inf(Driver) File in your adb Folder.

Hope you understand my horrible english! Ask if not!

HTC SensationXE(CM11 by ivanich)/S4 LTE int(RR-LP 5.0.1)
[HTC Sensation] ptitmouss:
help to root htc sensation

hello to all I wish to root HTC sensation but I find no valid link could you please help me. Thank you
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
if the phone is replaced ..probably the HTC_DEV unlock might not work...you can do only SOFF non-HTC_DEV way ..guide link in my signature
[HTC Sensation] Tonypker14:
ok i got all the way to the root part when i press perm root and im on the fastboot screen the cmd says please wait for recovery then when I try to go into recovery it just stays at HTC screen help please!!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Did you do the second step #2? That is flashing recovery part
[HTC Sensation] RevPro12:
Set 3 and 4 help

Yo i am almost finished but i got problems on steps 3 and 4. On step 3 after i press flash recovery and cmd open it does have an effect on my phone (HTC sensation) however it says device not found on the cmd. And also after clicking Perm Room run on the cmd it gives me error..... device not found.

yes i did do USB debugging.....

and put charge only as default option...

Help me pls ASAP :D
[HTC Sensation] meoluoios:
i cannot get token on my windows 8 pro 9200 build

cannot adb devices :(

which drivers exit for it ?

thanks
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
hi,

use these drivers

http://d-h.st/v0p

and how to install see here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34840647#post34840647 (malybru's post #11)
[HTC Sensation] zandgreen:
Thanks a lot, now I understand it wasn't that difficult.
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
Can anyone help my how to root sensation 4g
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you have hboot version 1.17-1.18 then use revolutionary.io to S-OFF and root the device

http://revolutionary.io/

if you have higher hboot version you have 2 options then:

1)use this guide to S-OFF and root your device

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661631 or

2)use htcdev method to unlock the bootloader

http://htcdev.com/ and then use this guide to root

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1632553
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


Hello everybody this Maybe is a stupid question, but Can i change to rom and s-off without computer? I have Tried to download Mike1986 ROM but When i was going to download super wipe from same page i get just 404 error from my phone i really want this ROM but have no idea how to Do the easiest Way! Maybe somebody Can explain to Me. I have hboot 1,27,0000 and S-on now Merry x mas from sweden
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
S-OFF can't be done without computer

really sorry:(

merry christmas to you too

edit:is your bootloader unlocked?
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


No my bootloader is locked

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But is it a thread or someone that Can help me with this how exactly how to Do from step 1 until it is finished
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
unlocking the bootloader requires pc

S-OFF the device requires also pc

there is not any thread to do one of these choices without using pc

roms can be flashed without pc but it is necessary to do one of these two choices above first
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


Ok sorry.but im novice but very intreseted of this
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


Can somebody show Me step by step how to do
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
1)with htcdev method to unlock the bootloader

see here http://www.htcdev.com/ and then to root

see here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1632553 or

2)use juopunutbear method to S-OFF and root

see here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


Ok thanks
[HTC Sensation] fredde011:


Now i have Tried everything but i cant s-off or get the download to.work people say to Me that i.need some kind of jailbreak for this
[HTC Sensation] abemore:
But how can we unlock the bootloader without wiping our data?

Will this One X method work for us: [TUT] Keep your userdata/settings/apps when using HTCDev.com Unlock! ???
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
me personally i used the first step(htcdev-root)

and followed the steps exactly as they are mentioning

nothing more nothing less

give it a try again

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it says that the device must be rooted
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
can anyone help my

i have s off my sensation 4g but the booatloader is turn again locked is this normal of must again unlocked in htcdev????
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
flash 1.27 hboot patch ..from kohr-ah firmware thread in sensation Development section

that will give you revoultionary hboot

or ..check the troubleshoot point #3 (flashing juopunutbear hboot part) ..from my soff thread (guide link in my signature )
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
Can you help my friend.i have now only unlocked booatloader and have turn s off my sensation.but i dont now what i make now.please help my.root checker tell no root acces
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
flash this from recovery.it will give you root access again

http://download.chainfire.eu/298/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
This link must install in sd card en turn my phone in recovery mode en install from sd card there?is this just.please help my friend?
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
yes

put it in the sdcard

go to recovery and flash it
[HTC Sensation] dabrain42:
If I understand the instructions correct my phone will be wiped when using the HTC method. Is there any way to not wipe the phone to unlock the bootloader? Actually all I want is rooting my phone.
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
you cant do unlock without wiping the phone ...but you can do SOFF without wiping and then root over it

just follow my soff guide to the letter ...link in my signature (also do the one click root if you want :) )
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
I try efkaristo file
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
Please help my friend.what must do now.i have root my sensation 4g but i dont now what must doe.hoe is the best room
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
i already replied!! check two posts back ..you need to do SOFF without HTC_DEV unlock ..this way you wont lose any data ;)
[HTC Sensation] julirroko06:
I have unlock bootloader and s off and have root too my phone but in room manager is hot htc sensation 4g my version only pyramid..what must doing
[HTC Sensation] dabrain42:
I'm not sure I understand you problem correctly - but Pyramid is the code-name of the HTC Sensation. ROM Manager will most likely never show HTC Sensation but instead will show as HTC Pyramid (or just Pyramid).
[HTC Sensation] Prof. Appelmoes:
Startup screen freeze

First of all thanks for this guide, and the effort taking into it for explaining everything. Been very helpfull :).

I am currently facing some trouble getting a proper ROM to work (different ones). All end up at a freezing startup logo (htc logo, Rom logo etc.). I can't manage to get one to work. I am replying to this topic since I think it is most relevant with this one.

First my situation:

HTC Sensation (UK model, Vodafone branded, originally 4.0.3 ICS)

Bootloader Unlocked

HBOOT 1.27.0000

RADIO ? (my bootloader doesn't mentione it)

S-ONN (I have red somewhere s-off isn't necessairy if you just want to flash ROM's, so that's why i saved myself the effort :) ).

Rooted

Rom's tried: InsertCoin Evolution 2.4, Cyanogenmod, ParanoidAndroid (tried multiple times flashing, complete swipe etc.).

Problem

After flashing the phone keeps hanging in the startup logo.

My own conclusions when searching through XDA

- I should consider SuperCID (perhaps my phone is blocking other ROMS (?) ).

- For SuperCID S-off is required. To make it S-off I need the phone to boot normally. Now ControlBear isn't recognizing anything.

Is it true that the solution is SuperCID, and are there other solutions? And how to do when it's only possible to get the phone to be off, to be in recovery mode, to be in bootloader or to be just hanging in the startup screen logo? Most tools demand that the phone is in normal mode....

Thanks in advance :).
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
1. no the solution is not supercid but the solution lies in flashing process

2. follow this guide ....do step #2 and step #3 (both can be done from bootloader ) ..then flash whatever rom you want again(remember to full wipe ) ...if still not working ..then do extra #1 step from the same guide ..that should permanently solve the issue

3.once everything is done ..do step #5 ..which should save headache in future
[HTC Sensation] Prof. Appelmoes:
Thank you. It is working perfect!:good:
[HTC Sensation] nbgn:
I'm still having trouble with 'S-OFF' I'm completely new at this, my phone (HTC Sensation) did an unscheduled update today and I absolutely hate the new settings and want to go back to what I had before. I was told by HTC it was "impossible to reverse the update" but I know it can't be impossible. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it very much!
[HTC Sensation] ganeshp:
Soff and then gingerbread ruu :)
[HTC Sensation] JLocke5592:
PARADOX

Please excuse me, I'm new to this whole rooting thing and am greatly confused and in desperate need of help.

I made it through step 1 perfectly fine, Bootloader is unlocked and everything, but I'm snagged in a bit of a "catch 22" moment on step 2 where it states that the phone must be rooted to achieve s-off, but the phone isn't successfully rooted without achieving s-off so it is impossible to achieve either by this logic...

I have been doing hours of searching and studying but everyting I find leads to this paradox of a problem and some clarity would greatly be appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
actually if you want you can leave step 2 and continue with step 3(flashing recovery)

then root

also know that even with S-ON you can flash any custom roms
[HTC Sensation] twilightnx:
I tried the perm root option in the All-in-One-Kit, but the cmd prompt says "device not found". Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks in advance.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
do you have htc drivers installed?

also check if you have usb debugging mode enabled

use 2.0 usb ports