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[Q] **PLS HELP!!** how to get back the phone?

I was trying to upgrade the stock rom on my HTC Sensation to revolutionary ICS. Ran the superwipe script and it removed everything from the phone. the phone refuses to boot now. Is there a way I can get my phone back?
I am downloading this stock ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1226085.html but don't know how to put it on the SD card?
Any help will be much appreciated!

You can boot into revolutionary. Go to mounts and mount usb storage. Then you should be able to copy the rom to the SD and flash it from there
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA App

If all else fails and providing you can get the phone to load the HBOOT screen you can try flashing the latest RUU from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408961
The file should be run on your PC with the phone connected. You would then of course need to reinstall a custom recovery program again, but that's simple with 4ext recovery updater from the market. Then you can flash the ICS custom ROM of your choice.

The ROM in the link provided says Europe. I had a TMO_US, sensation 4g.
will make any difference/problems using the phone in US? sorry for extremely noob question but just wanted to be sure...

harpyar said:
The ROM in the link provided says Europe. I had a TMO_US, sensation 4g.
will make any difference/problems using the phone in US? sorry for extremely noob question but just wanted to be sure...
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I would not advise putting a euro ROM onto your phone if you need a us network, I am not sure if it will work.
Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226085

harpyar said:
I was trying to upgrade the stock rom on my HTC Sensation to revolutionary ICS. Ran the superwipe script and it removed everything from the phone. the phone refuses to boot now. Is there a way I can get my phone back?
I am downloading this stock ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1226085.html but don't know how to put it on the SD card?
Any help will be much appreciated!
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it didnt work because you probably didnt flash the new firmware update. if you want to boot ics roms you have to upgrade

You need to flash the latest firmware that's compatible with ICS 4.0.x. Find the thread in the development section, download the PG58IMG.zip and copy it to the root of your /sdcard/. Reboot the phone into fastboot/bootloader. The phone will detect your PG58IMG.zip and ask if you want to flash it. Use volume+ to accept the upgrade. The device will reboot once during this process. Firmware upgraded, old ROM's will now bootloop, ICS roms will work sexily.

tigger69 said:
I would not advise putting a euro ROM onto your phone if you need a us network, I am not sure if it will work.
Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226085
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Thanks a lot!
Actually, that's what I got after posting the thread and looking for a stock ROM all night. I have that ROM now. Can't get through the update process though. Downloaded the update, hit Yes, Install now, phone reboots but stays on the exclamation mark screen. Any suggestions please?

should i even worry about the update?

harpyar said:
should i even worry about the update?
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I wouldn't worry, at least your phone is up and running again.
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are going to try different roms, etc

tigger69 said:
I wouldn't worry, at least your phone is up and running again.
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are going to try different roms, etc
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Yes, I am learning...
Thanks everyone.

Would anyone mind if I ask you to direct me to the appropriate firmware and ROM for ICS? the current hboot here is 1.17.000 and the s/w version is 1.45

harpyar said:
Would anyone mind if I ask you to direct me to the appropriate firmware and ROM for ICS? the current hboot here is 1.17.000 and the s/w version is 1.45
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Have you gone through revolutionary to S-OFF the phone ? IIRC the Revolutionary HBOOT is 1.17.1111.
IF YOU ARE NOT S-OFF GET S-OFF FIRST.
Assuming you are S-OFF then look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 Read and re-read the information there.
The 3.12 version (HBOOT 1.23.0000) supports GB and ICS, this is what I'm using as I also want to run CM7.
The 3.24 version (HBOOT 1.27.0000) only supports ICS
That'll get you ICS compatible firmware and radio.
As far as ROM is concerned, take your pick, I'm using Virtuous Inquisition but there are loads there.

[Q] Yet another ISC update question

Hi,
I have successfully rooted my phone 2-3 months ago using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and all worked fine.
However I haven't flashed any custom roms or anything on it.
Now I want to upgrade to ICS. However I need to flash stock recovery, right?
I can only find stock recovery for 1.45.401.3 and I'm on 1.50.401.
Do I need stock recovery for 1.50.401 or can I just use the one for 1.45.401.3?
(I have tried to post in "ICS is now available (in Nordic countries)" without ant real luck.)

You're better off just going with a custom ROM based on the ICS build if you can't follow my simple guide in the General forum
What you don't mention is whether you have an original Sensation or the XE. If you're rooted then the OTA won't work.
YOU HAVE TO BE 100% STOCK (except for S-OFF) TO FLASH THE OTA MANUALLY
I can't be it more simple than that

EddyOS said:
You're better off just going with a custom ROM based on the ICS build if you can't follow my simple guide in the General forum
What you don't mention is whether you have an original Sensation or the XE. If you're rooted then the OTA won't work.
YOU HAVE TO BE 100% STOCK (except for S-OFF) TO FLASH THE OTA MANUALLY
I can't be it more simple than that
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Talking about simple. Isn't my question quite simple?
Anyway, I have an original Sensation (not XE).
The only thing on my phone that isn't stock is the recovery.
And I want to install the OTA over air, not with a file/rom dl from xda. The OTA update is pushed to me directly.

Then you need to get the stock recovery from the 1.73.401.4 RUU

EddyOS said:
Then you need to get the stock recovery from the 1.73.401.4 RUU
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Yes, thats what I thought.
How come I need 1.73.401.4 and not the recovery from 1.50.401, since my current version is 1.50.401?

Sorry, thought you said you HAD an XE. You need it from 1.50 in that case
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

EddyOS said:
Then you need to get the stock recovery from the 1.73.401.4 RUU
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Asmund said:
Yes, thats what I thought.
How come I need 1.73.401.4 and not the recovery from 1.50.401, since my current version is 1.50.401?
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If yours is the original Sensation the stock RUU is the 1.50.401.1

RolandCruise said:
If yours is the original Sensation the stock RUU is the 1.50.401.1
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Yup.
You can download the entire RUU 383 mb. However do you know any link for the recovery file only?
Takes about 6 hours to download from filefactory if your don't have Premium account.

Here's the original recovery image from 1.50.401.1 - used it myself.

Help

Hi guys im new with this device(HTC Sensation Z710e) so i have some doubts. This is what i have done:
*Unlock Bootloader with Revolutionary. I got S-OFF
*CWM Recovery Installed.
*Rooted device.
Now, my phone is xtremely bad in benchs... about 800 in Quadrant and some more little issues.
So, what more do i need to do if i want to install a custom rom?
Pd: I have read some about the radio and CID but i dont know if i have to set supercid to install a custom or if it is only for Ruu´s
Pd2:How do i upgrade to ICS? My phone is still on GB.
Thankyou all.

luis4ever said:
Hi guys im new with this device(HTC Sensation Z710e) so i have some doubts. This is what i have done:
*Unlock Bootloader with Revolutionary. I got S-OFF
*CWM Recovery Installed.
*Rooted device.
Now, my phone is xtremely bad in benchs... about 800 in Quadrant and some more little issues.
So, what more do i need to do if i want to install a custom rom?
Pd: I have read some about the radio and CID but i dont know if i have to set supercid to install a custom or if it is only for Ruu´s
Pd2:How do i upgrade to ICS? My phone is still on GB.
Thankyou all.
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Hi,
Updating to super CID will make flashing firmware much easier.
Radio gets updated with the firmware.
To get ICS you need to update your firmware.
Look HERE
Quadrants are not the best way of judging the speed of a ROM

Can i apply Super CID if my HBOOT is 1.17.1111?

luis4ever said:
Can i apply Super CID if my HBOOT is 1.17.1111?
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Hi,
Yes, you can.

Thanks man

Now i'm super CID'ed what is the next step to flash a ROM? I don't want ICS yet because some importants apps for me doesn't work with ICS. Or what do you recommend? Also, i have installed CWM but can i install 4ext? And now i'm S-OFF can i flash kernels without Flash GUI, Fastboot commands or smartflash right? Just go to recovery flash Rom or kernel and go?

luis4ever said:
Now i'm super CID'ed what is the next step to flash a ROM? I don't want ICS yet because some importants apps for me doesn't work with ICS. Or what do you recommend? Also, i have installed CWM but can i install 4ext? And now i'm S-OFF can i flash kernels without Flash GUI, Fastboot commands or smartflash right? Just go to recovery flash Rom or kernel and go?
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Hi,
ARHD 3.6.13 is HERE
I am not sure if 4EXT is installed with.
If not go HERE
Yes,s-off is your ticket to flash anything you want(kernel,radio,)

malybru said:
Hi,
ARHD 3.6.13 is HERE
I am not sure if 4EXT is installed with.
If not go HERE
Yes,s-off is your ticket to flash anything you want(kernel,radio,)
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So, with S-OFF with Revo, CWM Installed, Rooted and SuperCID'ed can i flash ARHD 3.6.13? Is this a GB Rom?

luis4ever said:
So, with S-OFF with Revo, CWM Installed, Rooted and SuperCID'ed can i flash ARHD 3.6.13? Is this a GB Rom?
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Hi,
Yes and yes.

Thanks. Last question... Since this is a GB Rom i don't need to Flash a different Firmware or radio right? Just download, copy to SD, reboot to recovery, flash and ready?

luis4ever said:
Thanks. Last question... Since this is a GB Rom i don't need to Flash a different Firmware or radio right? Just download, copy to SD, reboot to recovery, flash and ready?
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Hi,
In theory,yes.
I haven't done GB in a while.
You might want to SUPERWIPE before you flash the ROM.
This will clean your phone of any previous ROM.
Hope you've backed up your important stuff.

In theory, Hmmm... However, i will make a Nandroid Backup and if something goes wrong i will Restore and that´s all right?

luis4ever said:
In theory, Hmmm... However, i will make a Nandroid Backup and if something goes wrong i will Restore and that´s all right?
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Hi,
When I said "in theory" I was joking.
You should be fine.
Nandroid is essential though,whenever you make ANY changes to your phone.

Another one... What is Tmous?

luis4ever said:
Another one... What is Tmous?
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Hi,
T-Mobile US

[Q] Can i root?

I've looked all over the forums, but i can't find an answer, could someone tell me if i can root my phone using SuperOneClick?
Here's what it says when i boot into bootloader:
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 2.00.2002 (PG8810000)
RADIO - 3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
I would like to install cyanogen mod, and i'm on t-mobile uk if that helps

How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?

oddoneout said:
How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?
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It was originally like that, haven't done anything to it

Your HBOOT says that your phone is S-OFF, which means you have full access to it.
On the other hand, not knowing your OS version, I'm not sure you can root using SuperOneClick - since it only works for Gingerbread.
Since you have S-OFF, just go and find "root for S-OFF users" thread in Development and do what is written there.

Download a rooted custom rom (usually a custom rom is rooted) then flash via recovery. You'll have your DS rooted.
Sent from my Desire S

Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

yaonos said:
Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.

alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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4EXT is a Recovery - has nothing to do with being rooted or not rooted

alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Judging by your answer, I strongly advise you to stay away from rooting your phone, and reading a lot instead.

alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS

alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC. It may not be necessary if a custom recovery has already been flashed to your phone. Check your recovery before proceeding to flash a custom one.
Once you have a custom recovery installed, your can flash SuperSu from this recovery to your ROM. You'll then have rooted your current ROM and will be able to make backups before trying to flash alternate ROMs. At minimum you should make a nandroid backup from the recovery ; it will allow you to come back to your current ROM in case your not satisfied with the alternate ROMs.
But take your time and read the stickies in order to be sure you understand what you are doing before proceeding further.

ben_pyett said:
One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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Yes, i did buy my device new

alpha192 said:
Yes, i did buy my device new
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New device and already S-OFF?
Sent from my HTC Desire S

miwanr said:
New device and already S-OFF?
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Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.

yaonos said:
Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC.
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Not necessarily at all. Regular bootloaders, even when S-OFF, don't allow fastboot commands. If you try executing it on phone that was S-OFF-ed with XTC-Clip, for example, it'll fail.
For that the bootloader has to be re-engineered (or engineering bootloader flashed).

why exactly do u want to root your phone? do u want to flash a custom rom or do u want root access for the heck of it?
if u want to flash a custom rom then i suggest you go through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850574
it has links to some other threads.. finally please do make a backup of your original rom in case u dont like the custom rom

SimonTS said:
Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.
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In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...

yaonos said:
In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...
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I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.

SimonTS said:
I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.
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I got my phone new from T-mobile and the only thing i've done to my phone software wise would be upgrading sense to 3.0 which was via the ota.

i thing best for u is to unlock ur bootloader flash r ecovery and superuser , flash a custom rom and follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919 good luck

which stable ICS rom

Hi guys,
After a lot of effort i managed to:
unlock bootloader
install CW 5
root the device
Now i need a reccomendation for an ICS or JB rom.
I need everything completely stable, that is highest priority, and after that comes the speed.
Please advise also about which kernel if i do need to change it?
I'm currently on GB.
I want to upgrade only with install zip from sd card if possible, from CW5 or whichever.
THANKS!

If you want an ics rom you will have to update your firmware to ics firmware which is 3.33 or 3.32.I believe you must be s off in order to do this. If your on gb right now to load any ics rom firmware must be updated.then once your ready I recommend to try out several roms for yourself and see which meets your needs best. Depending on your Rom, different kernels can be tired with the different roms. I'm running paranoid Android by Dragun Korr, it's jelly bean. My kernel is 3.0 51 by Dragun. I really love this rom. It's smooth fast and stable. However I suggest you try out several because everyone is different and has different opinions. It's always best to try for yourself and make your own conclusion. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes. Remember to do your nandroid backup before flashing so you can return to your old rom if need be. As long as firmware matches.
Have fun and experiment. I also recommend 4ext recovery. Some roms require it. And it's really a great recovery!
Sent from my HTC Sensation

thanks a lot, i will try paranoid
can you please tell me how to upgrade to firmware 3.3? can i do it now while i'm still on GB?

Astral07 said:
thanks a lot, i will try paranoid
can you please tell me how to upgrade to firmware 3.3? can i do it now while i'm still on GB?
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see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
i suggest you first flash 3.32fw then 3.33fw
but you must be S-OFF in order to ugrade your fw version

hm, when i tried to flash 3.33 i got installation aborted
didn't i s-off when i unlocked the bootloader? is it a different thing?

Astral07 said:
hm, when i tried to flash 3.33 i got installation aborted
didn't i s-off when i unlocked the bootloader? is it a different thing?
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yes it is different
edit:i saw that you are still in GB rom, that means it cames with 1.17-1.18 hboot version
you can S-OFF with this method http://revolutionary.io/

yes, it was 1.18
i did it now and when it asked me to install recovery, i skipped it since i already have it, i hope that is ok
gonna try to flash RUU now

Astral07 said:
yes, it was 1.18
i did it now and when it asked me to install recovery, i skipped it since i already have it, i hope that is ok
gonna try to flash RUU now
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flash ruu for what reason?
what is your hboot version now?
did you achieve S-OFF?

i ment flash firmware
1.7 hboot
it looked like s-off was good, how can i check?
again i got installation aborted for firmware

Astral07 said:
i ment flash firmware
1.7 hboot
it looked like s-off was good, how can i check?
again i got installation aborted for firmware
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ok then
switch off your device
remove battery
insert it again
then hold power button and volume down together until it shows you the bootloader screen
in the top of the screen it will say S-OFF
now to upgrade firmware just follow the instructions in the link that i provided you

at the top it says PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
i went into recovery again and tried with the 3.32 as suggested and again, installation aborted, what am i doing wrong?
by the way, i really appreciate the support, it's a lot easier with this kind of help, and i work as a support member for other stuff so i know how it is..

Astral07 said:
at the top it says PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
i went into recovery again and tried with the 3.32 as suggested and again, installation aborted, what am i doing wrong?
by the way, i really appreciate the support, it's a lot easier with this kind of help, and i work as a support member for other stuff so i know how it is..
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that is your mistake.see the bold one as marked
upgrading the firmware version it can be done only via bootloader
it is not like roms or kernels.
see again the steps in the link on how to upgrade the firmware.you missed something
and yes you are S-OFF

yeah, it should find the new zip automatically, the problem is that i didn't get that
but you are correct, i tried again and now it worked!
installing new ROM now, finally
hopefully that will go without problems
thanks again

Hi also 4ext recovery is recommended. You can get download on xda or play store. It's really a great recovery and almost all use it. Its very easy to use and I believe some roms require it. You can download after installation of rom. If you have issues with download try 4ext. You won't be sorry. It's a great recovery
Sent from my HTC Sensation

thanks,
yes i've been using it since the first guy responded i should try 4ext
not bad, i admit

Hi there.
I strongly suggest Android Revolution HD. I've been using it now for almost 2 weeks and its rock solid.
Its very smooth with decent battery life and you get some sick mods for it!
There is a link to the ROM in my signature.