[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)

[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof) - HTC Sensation

Method 1 was discovered by a noob - Dav22. Dazweeja came up with a simple ADB command. Skygear for working it in Terminal Emulator
Method 2 was discovered by sieempi (Links at the bottom), STRING: NOT FOUND workaround found by jackmonter5
Big thanks to xplod4202. Risked his Sensation to see if Methd 2 was safe for us all.
And The simple guide : xl Viper lx : I am simply doing what i do best. getting you a noobproof guide and also simplifying the adb/terminal code
All of us will take credit for the collaborating and making of this thread to help everyone unlock with no cost. What???.....Yes thats right......We broke the FTSE index by providing free unlocks! lol
Also 9 people who voted no in the poll, ad voted before we found method 2 which unlocks every sensation
METHOD 1 - USE THIS FIRST
The SIM-Unlock code location for some sensation's (NOT ALL) has been found and confirmed to work for the few users who tested it. Use method 1 below to find your unlock code
(Method 1 ADB guide in post 2 if you don't want to use Terminal Emulator or you just want to use ADB)
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation - Enable USB debugging in Settings > Application ->Development
-Terminal Emulator (Download free from the market) or click here to download and install into your phone
Your IMEI Number (Dial "*#06#" in phone keypad to get it)
GUIDE - Method 1
1. Download Terminal Emulator from the market if you havent already done so and Run it. This should bring you a blue screen. Full screen.
2. enter the command "SU".
3. Click allow when Super user pop up appears to give it root access. (If your keyboard disappears, keep hold of menu button to bring it back up)
4. enter the command "strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"
5. This should give Output a bunch of numbers like in the screenshot! IF IT SAYS STRING: NOT FOUND MOVE TO POST 2 AND USE ADB!
6. The 8 digit number above your IMEI number is your unlock code. See post 2 on how to enter it.
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IF it only brings you a date above your IMEI. Then the unlock code is not present in your device. Move to Method 2
GUIDE - Method 2 - USE IF METHOD 1 FAILED!
Revolutionary achieved radio S-OFF for Sensation (among other devices) which means you can practically do whatever you want with your phone (like actually owning it). This means it makes it vulnerable to all sorts of schemes including sim-unlock. The following method is quite efficient and easy to do and can be done with the need for a computer!
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation!
-Clockwork Recovery or Revolutionary Recovery - NEEDED FOR NANDROID BACKUP
-Titanium Backup (Download from the market if you don't have it) - YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU DONT WANT TO OR CAN'T NANDROID BACKUP
WARNING!!!
Backup all your settings/apps/sms/network/APN/Data etc.
Using this method to unlock will wipe your data and apps too! (Factory Resets in other words)
But it's this method that actually resets some other things including your sim-lock status.
Guide - Method 2
1. MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP USING RECOVERY - (Completely switch off your phone, Press Volume down + Power button to get into bootloader, Volume down to recovery then press power button to get into Recovery. Volume down to "Backup and Restore" in recovery. Press Power to backup and your done!
(Make a backup in Titanium backup if you don't want to or can't nandroid backup. Menu > BAtch >Backup systems data + Apps with data)
2. Download PG58DIAG for the Sensation HERE or FROM MULTIUPLOAD
3. Copy the PG58DIAG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
4. Turn off your phone Fully and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post 2 on how to get to bootloader screen)
5. Press Volume Down to Enter DIAG - Place the phone horizontally when it asks you too. (Flat)
6. Press power button to select "Clean S58 Data
7. Press power again to "clean S58 Data".
8. POW - your unlocked! Try a SIM card from a different provider!
9. Delete the file from your SD Card (Delete PG58DIAG) and REBOOT!!
Your phone Will set up for the first time, go through it all till you get to your home screen
10. Go back into recovery and restore nandroid backup. same method as step 1 above. but instead of backup, you use restore feature
(Use Titanium Backup to restore if you used it to backup instead of Nandroid backup)(Menu > Batch > Restore System Data + Apps with user data)
Now you’re free to go! Bear in mind, though, in certain circumstances you will lose your data connectivity or network signal. You’ll just need to check your APN, network type etc. and re-enter them; Just run the nandroid restore to get everything back
Thanks to Dav22. for discovery of method 1
Dazweeja for his simple Code to find the unlock
sieempi for Method 2.
Thanks to Team Revolutionary for PG58DIAG and S-off
Don't forget to CLICK THANKS, VOTE and RATE if this guide worked for you.
don't forget to thank the above users too by clicking the links

Method 1 ADB GUIDE
METHOD 1 - ADB GUIDE- Skip steps 1 to 5! if you already have already got ADB and can get to the ADB folder through command prompt/Terminal. If your not sure follow all the steps
1. Download adb tools here: download for Windows or Linux or from attachments in the Sensation S-off guide
2. On your PC click on your local disk C: Drive (or D: drive for some) (WINDOWS users: Start > My computer > Local Disk (C)
3. Create a new folder called "adb" and extract the files from adb.zip into it. Make sure it doesn't create another folder in the adb folder when extracting
4. open command prompt (or terminal for linux) and type "cd" "followed by the path to your adb folder" (windows users can type "cd C:\adb")
5.a Ensure your phone is switched on (regular home screen) and connect it by USB in charging mode (Ensure usb debugging is on settings) OR!!!!
[ IF YOU GOT THE STRING:NOT FOUND ERROR IN METHOD 1 (terminal Emulator) REBOOT INTO RECOVERY AND CONNECT YOUR USB AND CONTINUE (Turn off your phone completely, volume down + power button, then select recovery to get into it!) ]
6. enter the command "adb shell". Your phone should display a hash sign [#] (if it doesn't then you are not rooted! - GO ROOT)
7. enter the command "SU".
8. enter the command "strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"
9. This should output a bunch of details as shown in the screenshot below
10. The 8 digit number above your IMEI is your unlock code. See post 2 on how to enter it. IF it only brings you a date and your IMEI. Then the unlock code is not present in your device. Move to Method 2 in Post 1
To unlock your GSM phone with the unlock code follow these simple steps:
1. Power on your Sensation with a SIM card from an unsupported network/carrier/provider.
2. If asked, enter the PIN code of your SIM Card.
3. Enter unlock code when prompted!
FOR DUAL CDMA
How to enter the code in dual CDMA - GSM/LTE HTC Phones
1. Power on your Sensation with a SIM card from an unsupported network/carrier/provider.
2. Phone will tell you to insert an allowed SIM card and that the phone will switch back to CDMA mode.
3. Click OK.
4. Click green button to get to the main screen of the phone.
5. Click on settings.
6. Click on all settings.
7. In the personal tab click on security.
8. The phone will ask you to enter the unlock code. Enter it. Done

You hook it up again bro! I love your guides! Noobproof for sure.

Thanks VipeR strikes Again. This has worked on a few Sensations. need to verify it works on more devices and its worth a shot.!

Awesome guide.
Wonder why SH**** serials don't have this.
Wonder what the difference is.

wifiguru said:
Awesome guide.
Wonder why SH**** serials don't have this.
Wonder what the difference is.
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They do but the location is different. As far as I'm aware I think so far the code has been found on one
Device with sh serial number. Hadn't been confirmed where. I will update if it has been found
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Would love to figure out where.
When I search 355, all I see is what is attached. (erased full numbers just in case)

theinmoe said:
I have TMOUS. Here is dump files. File extension changed from dump to docx, so I can attache here.
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Your simunlock code is 03139227
Please reply if this worked for you!

wifiguru said:
Would love to figure out where.
When I search 355, all I see is what is attached. (erased full numbers just in case)
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could u do me a favour?

worked like a charm

Ok, vote Yes then please. need to know how many people this is working for!

Ive got an HT serial number, when I run the dump and search I get this back:
4109712121765 TY15KT509183 HT15VT******
numbers plus 4 letter in front of my serial number??????

joemm said:
Ive got an HT serial number, when I run the dump and search I get this back:
4109712121765 TY15KT509183 HT15VT******
numbers plus 4 letter in front of my serial number??????
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Hmm this is working for the majority of devices, post your dump files here in a zip file please and the first 5 numbers of your IMEI *#06#
ill take a look! also what network r u on?
Your not searching serial number!
your searching IMEI number in the dumps . normally begins with 355 r something, just type in first few numbers of your IMEI, then search!
infront of your imei number is 8 digit number !

xl VipeR lx said:
Hmm this is working for the majority of devices, post your dump files here in a zip file please and the first 5 numbers of your IMEI *#06#
ill take a look! also what network r u on?
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Here you go , I just edited my IMEI number thats all with five *****
My IMEI number starts with HT15Vt5*****
EDIT: nOOb mistake ..................wrong number in my search
EDIT: GOT it now, i was puting my serial number not IMEI ....been a long day.

joemm said:
Here you go , I just edited my IMEI number thats all with five *****
My IMEI number starts with HT15Vt5*****
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LOL no.
2011/05/27 86652749 3550660405***** T-MOB010
your unlock code is 86652749, your imei is 3550660405*****, your serial number is HT15Vt5*****
So your unlocked now? if you are reply back and vote!

xl VipeR lx said:
LOL no.
2011/05/27 86652749 3550660405***** T-MOB010
your unlock code is 86652749, your imei is 3550660405*****, your serial number is HT15Vt5*****
So your unlocked now? if you are reply back and vote!
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WORKED and voting now...

Have a SH S/N here ...How long do u think it would take to unlock us unlucky souls with an SH S/N ??!
Thanks for the guide.

No Love for me ..
Mine says ..
2011/05/27 blank 35506604******* T-MOB010
Weird And I have a HT Serial

trying now. had to turn dump to txt and i found my code.....
UPDATE:
Works it unlocked and rebooted it.

NYCguy2020 said:
Have a SH S/N here ...How long do u think it would take to unlock us unlucky souls with an SH S/N ??!
Thanks for the guide.
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Not sure, im SH too, but i have a factory unlocked device!

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[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on

If you would like to S-OFF, Install ClockWork Recovery, permanently Root & obtain SuperCID. Follow Steps 1 to 4!
To Debrand or flash an official stock ROM only: follow Steps 1 & 4 only (you may skip step 3 & 4 is you do not need them)
To Root: follow steps 1-3
To install a custom ROM for the first time: Steps 1 & 2 then follow the guide below on how to install a custom Rom (step 3 isn't needed as customs roms are already rooted)
CLICK HERE FOR [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof) Steps 1-3 Needed! or Steps 1 & 2 plus custom ROM
UPDATE: NEW Recovery 5.0.0.8 - Follow Step 2 below to download and install. you do not need to follow the rest of the steps if you are just updating CWM
For Warranty Purposes/Returns:Follow Step 4 below for removing Clockwork and Root
FOLLOW STEP 5 TO CHANGE BACK TO S-ON - CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING- USE WITH CAUTION
Whether your a noob or not, it nice to see a step by step guide as S-off is developer preview only and doesn't come with much instructions. I have simply Collaborated what is out there into one easy thread. Nothing complex.
here is my very small simple detailed guide. I have put a lot of Time and effort to make sure everyone can benefit so Just push Thanks if it helped
Click here for TROUBLESHOOTING OR FAQ
Step 1. To S-OFF your Sensation - (You do not need to do this if you have S-off already or done this before) - WORKING NOW for TMOUS users
Visit http://revolutionary.io/
download the application for your operating System. AND EXTRACT IT TO A FOLDER
YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't
IMPORTANT
Fill out the form under the download links with your OS, Device, Hboot Version and Serial number. This will give your beta key to enable you to S - OFF. Make a note of this.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should detect the phone and ask for your beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your phone verify you have all the drivers installed, try disk drive mode or charging mode (Linux users can use disk drive mode. Confirmed to be working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See post 2 below for solutions.
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back and check hboot using the methods above. some users are told its failed and they still have S off now. If you have S-off your hboot will now be 1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. Type N and install it manually below (the recovery provided is v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1 does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
To install clockwork recovery for the sensation. Follow step 2!
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277975"]HERE:[/URL] or Multiupload
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Delete PG58IMG from your memory card and you can now root using step 3 below or install a custom ROM using CWM (Customs Roms are already rooted)
7. OPTIONAL: Boot into recovery or Completely switch off (Fastboot disabled or remove and reinsert battery)
Follow STEP 4 SUPER CID sub steps 1-6 to get adb running
8. Enter the command "adb shell cat /sys/devices/platform/htc_battery/power_supply/battery/status" Phone will confirm it is "CHARGING"
Charging issues fixed with new clockwork recovery. writing is now BLUE not purple or orange
Step 3. To permanently root your Sensation - (This means you will NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip from here: DOWNLOAD
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below. See To Start Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
If you are getting error messages regarding S-OFF, Rooting or installation - Troubleshoot below in post 2
See POST 2(HERE):
STEP 4. WRITE SUPER CID [YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THIS ONCE]- (continue from step 11 below if you have already done this)
(allows you to flash ANY ROM to the device regardless of the carrier. Just click RUU.EXE)
1. Download adb tools here: download for WINDOWS or download for LINUX or from the attachments below
2. On your pc click on your local disk C: Drive (or D: drive for some) (WINDOWS users: Start > My computer > Local Disk (C)
3. Create a new folder called "adb" and extract the files from adb.zip into it. Make sure it doesn't create another folder in the adb folder when extracting
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4. open command prompt (or terminal for linux) and type "cd" "followed by the path to your adb folder" (windows users can type "cd C:\adb")
5. Ensure your phone is switched on (regular home screen) and connect it by USB in charging mode (Ensure usb debugging is on settings)
6. enter the command "adb devices". This is to confirm your phone is connected. (It should come back with list of devices attached and your serial number)
7. enter the command "adb reboot-bootloader". (nothing further required device WILL reboot in bootloader)
IF it doesn't you can Manually put the phone in the bootloader/hboot mode
Navigate to fastboot by pressing volume down and pressing power button to select (power off > vol down + power on)
It will take you to the fastboot bootloader screen on your phone
Connect your phone via USB
Your Screen should now read fastboot USB
8. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
9. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
10. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
11. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
12. You can now flash any ROM you like.
To reinstall any stock ROM after this or De-brand or reinstall a different type of Rom (European, Asian, US).
Just click here to download an Official Rom,
Connect to your phone in charging mode. click the "RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you downloaded and follow on screen instructions.
I can confirm SuperCID is successful as i just flashed a Tmous Rom (1.25.***) to my EU unbranded device to check. (added t-mobile tv and other carrier stuff to my apps list)
TO DE-BRAND OR REINSTALL STOCK ROM (Changes to Stock S-off, Removes Root and clockwork)
Reinstall your original stock ROM you had (e.g Vodafone, Tmous, Asian, European unbranded etc. if you are changing back to S-ON)
1. Backup all User Data and Apps (Titanium backup Recommended) SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU WANT TO WIPE EVERYTHING
2. Use the SUPERCID method above. (Confirmed to work)
3. If you cannot get superCID to work. Follow this by Alexp999. HERE: any problems PM ME and i will help
Your phone bootloader will read "PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL" after this, Root and clockwork will have been removed now
STEP 5 - CHANGING BACK TO S-ON - PROCEED WITH CAUTION. ONLY DO THIS IF YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO. BEWARE THERE IS A RISK OF BRICKING READ BEFORE GOING TO STEP 1.
YOU MUST Follow this correctly otherwise you could semi-brick your device (Semi bricks recovery by re-flashing RUU). If you follow it correctly YOU WILL GET S-ON SUCCESSFULLY -confirmed by other users
I cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong but i will help in every situation. 2 unrecoverable bricks so far. 1 due to not flashing RUU
First time i did this with a custom ROM installed - semi-bricked my device (couldn't boot due to security warning as S-on doesn't work with custom roms), restored it using RUU.exe
Second time after S-off i took the following steps and successfully went back to S-ON without any problems and booted up into stock rom.
Confirmed to work by several others as well as myself
1. Follow Step 4 above to get SuperCID - Skip if you already have it
2. Restore your official stock Rom: Just click here to download an Official Rom RESTORE STOCK EVEN IF YOU JUST RESTORED IT RECENTLY OR ARE ALREADY ON STOCK ROM. This is to ensure nothing gets changed in stock for S-on to be successful
So if you are already on a stock ROM or you just went back to stock ROM, i don't care, restore the stock ROM again using the RUU.exe if you don't want to be bricked!
Connect to your phone in charging mode. click the "RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you downloaded and follow on screen instructions.
3. Make sure when you download the RUU. download the same or similiar RUU version as your phone came with (e.g. Tmous or EU or Asian etc). As long as you install a stock rom similiar to what you had you should be ok. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
4. Switch your phone on now and let it boot for the first time and just skip through the welcome screen.
5. Go back to Step 4 - SUPERCID and go through 1 to 7 to get to the fastboot bootloader. (so just do what you did before, put adb files in local disk, adb reboot bootloader etc)
6. enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" (Thanks Dazweeja)
7. Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" or remove & reinsert the battery and press power on while keeping hold of volume down.
8. Bootloader should now read Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL.
9. Remove and reinsert the battery. Press power on as normal
You should now have S-on back and you can return your device or do whatever it is covered again under warranty.
10. IF IT DOESN'T REBOOT and bootloader says ***Security Warning**
Remove and re-insert the battery and go back into bootloader and holding Volume Down +power button select fastboot
11. Run RUU_Pyramid_***.exe to reflash stock rom. (the one u just downloaded in step 1) and then reboot. It should work now
The above method works successfully. So do not under any circumstances try this without going back to stock first using Ruu.exe. and Follow the instructions correctly if you want S-on WITHOUT problems Any doubts or questions PM me and i will get back to you and help you.
Donations welcome as i had a very shaky night experimenting and bricking my device (and having a panic attack over it) to find a safe method for successfully getting S-on back for all you out there complaining about warranty.
To Start Clockwork recovery
1. EITHER make sure fastboot is disabled in settings and shut down your phone
This can be done via Settings > Power> Untick "FAST BOOT" at the bottom.
OR take out your battery and put it back in. (this is easier)
2. Keep hold of the volume down button and switch your phone on.
3. Hboot will start. Navigate to recovery with the vol down button. Press power button to select and enter recovery.
To install a Custom ROM - you will not lose data or apps with this method!
1. Download your chosen ROM by other developers in the development threads and copy the ZIP file to your SD Card ROOT directory
2. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions above)
3. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT! (skip this step if you have already made a backup previously)
4. Navigate to "install zip from sdcard" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select)
5. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
6. Then select "your_chosen_rom.zip"
7. Then select "Yes - install your_chosen_rom.zip" to confirm
8. Then go back
9. Then reboot.
10. First boot will take quite some time -This is normal, i know you want touch your nice shiny phone but BE PATIENT - ENJOY!
Special Thanks to AlphaRev, unrEVOked Team, Bin4ry & to everyone else that helped with this GUIDE and with S-off and Dazweeja with S-on

TroubleShooting!
signature verification failed in CLOCKWORK
Make sure you have installed Clockwork From Step 2 Above. V 4.0.1.4 specifically for AlphaRevX
1. Load up Clockwork Recovery (See post 1)
2. Navigate and Select "install Zip from SD Card"
3. Select "Toggle Signature Verification". Press it once or twice till you see the message. "Signature Check: DISABLED"
Installation aborted in Clockwork
E:Error in /sdcard/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
(status 0)
Installation Aborted
1. First Try the above method of repeating it 3 times to achieve root. some users are getting installation aborted. but on third attempt rooted successfully
2. Failing that: Download su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip AND su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip.
3. Place both of them on the root (main folder) of your sd card and flash su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip using Step 3 from post 1. it is likely it may repeat the error above. INSTALLATION ABORTED
4. Flash su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip now using step 3 in post 1. YOU SHOULD BE NOW ROOTED!
Stuck on White Screen with Green HTC Letters for over 15 minutes or continuously rebooting without starting up
You are not bricked, Whatever you flashed in clockwork didn't flash correctly. Most likely a Rom
This could be due to a bad file, or download error or powering off or pulling the battery part way through. no need to worry
1. Re-download the Rom or file or theme you were trying to flash in clockwork
2. Install again using clockwork. wait till its finished and reboot. you should be cured
3. MAKE sure whatever you are flashing is compatible with the Sensation or made for the Sensation
Revolutionary Hanging on "Method 3"
1. Make sure you have installed all the drivers from above.
2. Please Make Sure you have HTC Sync uninstalled and Droid Explorer uninstalled.
3. Install These Drivers HERE:
4. Basically anything and everything that will allow your phone or other phones to automatically connect or sync to your computer has to be uninstalled
5. Try another Computer or Factory Reset your device as a last resort.
If you are getting root error messages
Some Users acheived root by repeating Step 3 a few times Try this
1. Repeat step 3 at least 3 times or until it installs completely .
2. Download busy box from the market , open it and install the app.
3. Reboot and that should do it , root should be working and WiFi with s off
4. You may get messages telling you it failed to root or installation aborted but reboot and check it with root checker. Many users are told its failed but are actually rooted now
If u want to verify if u have root download the app called root checker it checks for root and for busy box to b installed correctly... if that fails
Try Installing/REINSTALLING SuperUSER and Busybox (or busybox installer) from the market. if it still doesn't work then
Flash a custom Rom as they come Pre-Rooted
Many Tmous users are acheiving root while a few are not. please try all of the above mentioned methods.
Titanium Backup Crashing (when restoring backup)
1. Uninstall and reinstall Titanium backup
2. If that fails reinstall your ROM (Full wipe recommended in clockwork before reflashing rom. Unless you have already made a backup with titanium before. you will lose apps + data)
Titanium Backup not working
The likely Cause of this could there are some files left behind from your temp root. You need to delete the files in /data/bin/ you can do this by
Download Terminal Emulator from the market
open terminal emulator and type:
su
rm -r /data/bin/*
or if you are familiar with using adb: (you can use the adb exe supplied by revolutionary in his tools pack)
adb shell su
adb shell rm -r /data/bin/*
Then reboot into recovery and reapply the su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip installation. Another User posted this fix as it worked for them
WIFI PROBLEMS (ISOLATED INCIDENTs)
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING WIFI ERROR.
Currently the only way to fix this is to flash Stock Rom again or Custom Rom.
1. Follow step 4 above in post 1
2. OR You can flash a custom Rom from Clockwork. LeeDroids Rom is close to Stock and confirmed to be working on a Tmous Sensation
Any problems or fixes PM me please

[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)
Method 1 was discovered by a noob - Dav22. Dazweeja came up with a simple ADB command. Skygear for working it in Terminal Emulator
Method 2 was discovered by sieempi (Links at the bottom), STRING: NOT FOUND workaround found by jackmonter5
Big thanks to xplod4202. Risked his Sensation to see if Methd 2 was safe for us all.
And The simple guide : xl Viper lx : I am simply doing what i do best. getting you a noobproof guide and also simplifying the adb/terminal code
All of us will take credit for the collaborating and making of this thread to help everyone unlock with no cost. What???.....Yes thats right......We broke the FTSE index by providing free unlocks! lol
Also 9 people who voted no in the poll, ad voted before we found method 2 which unlocks every sensation
METHOD 1 - USE THIS FIRST
The SIM-Unlock code location for some sensation's (NOT ALL) has been found and confirmed to work for the few users who tested it. Use method 1 below to find your unlock code
(Method 1 ADB guide in post 2 if you don't want to use Terminal Emulator or you just want to use ADB)
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation - Enable USB debugging in Settings > Application ->Development
-Terminal Emulator (Download free from the market) or click here to download and install into your phone
Your IMEI Number (Dial "*#06#" in phone keypad to get it)
GUIDE - Method 1
1. Download Terminal Emulator from the market if you havent already done so and Run it. This should bring you a blue screen. Full screen.
2. enter the command "SU".
3. Click allow when Super user pop up appears to give it root access. (If your keyboard disappears, keep hold of menu button to bring it back up)
4. enter the command "strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"
5. This should give Output a bunch of numbers like in the screenshot! IF IT SAYS STRING: NOT FOUND MOVE TO POST 2 AND USE ADB!
6. The 8 digit number above your IMEI number is your unlock code. See post 2 on how to enter it.
IF it only brings you a date above your IMEI. Then the unlock code is not present in your device. Move to Method 2
GUIDE - Method 2 - USE IF METHOD 1 FAILED!
Revolutionary achieved radio S-OFF for Sensation (among other devices) which means you can practically do whatever you want with your phone (like actually owning it). This means it makes it vulnerable to all sorts of schemes including sim-unlock. The following method is quite efficient and easy to do and can be done with the need for a computer!
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation!
-Clockwork Recovery or Revolutionary Recovery - NEEDED FOR NANDROID BACKUP
-Titanium Backup (Download from the market if you don't have it) - YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU DONT WANT TO OR CAN'T NANDROID BACKUP
WARNING!!!
Backup all your settings/apps/sms/network/APN/Data etc.
Using this method to unlock will wipe your data and apps too! (Factory Resets in other words)
But it's this method that actually resets some other things including your sim-lock status.
Guide - Method 2
1. MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP USING RECOVERY - (Completely switch off your phone, Press Volume down + Power button to get into bootloader, Volume down to recovery then press power button to get into Recovery. Volume down to "Backup and Restore" in recovery. Press Power to backup and your done!
(Make a backup in Titanium backup if you don't want to or can't nandroid backup. Menu > BAtch >Backup systems data + Apps with data)
2. Download PG58DIAG for the Sensation HERE or FROM MULTIUPLOAD
3. Copy the PG58DIAG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
4. Turn off your phone Fully and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post 2 on how to get to bootloader screen)
5. Press Volume Down to Enter DIAG - Place the phone horizontally when it asks you too. (Flat)
6. Press power button to select "Clean S58 Data
7. Press power again to "clean S58 Data".
8. POW - your unlocked! Try a SIM card from a different provider!
9. Delete the file from your SD Card (Delete PG58DIAG) and REBOOT!!
Your phone Will set up for the first time, go through it all till you get to your home screen
10. Go back into recovery and restore nandroid backup. same method as step 1 above. but instead of backup, you use restore feature
(Use Titanium Backup to restore if you used it to backup instead of Nandroid backup)(Menu > Batch > Restore System Data + Apps with user data)
Now you’re free to go! Bear in mind, though, in certain circumstances you will lose your data connectivity or network signal. You’ll just need to check your APN, network type etc. and re-enter them; Just run the nandroid restore to get everything back
Thanks to Dav22. for discovery of method 1
Dazweeja for his simple Code to find the unlock
sieempi for Method 2.
Thanks to Team Revolutionary for PG58DIAG and S-off
Don't forget to CLICK THANKS, VOTE and RATE if this guide worked for you.
don't forget to thank the above users too by clicking the links

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Recovery Charging Issue
Clockwork recovery v4.0.1.4 with the purple writing suplied by revolutionary and 4.1.0.5 from rom manager both have an issue with charging. Your phone will not charge if you turn it off.
So if you flashed it via revolutionary.exe or in post one before i before i uploaded the new updated one.
Post one is now updated with the new clockwork recovery 4.0.1.4 with the blue writing that does not have charging issues.
Just follow Step 2 above to flash the new clockwork Recovery v4.0.1.4 and this will fix your charging issues.
the new recovery is orange while the old one was purple
What is a noob?
A noob is someone new to XDA or new to the device and its methods of rooting/customizing. Its not bad being a noob. we we're all their at one stage. i was a noob for winmo in July 2009. I was a noob for Android in October 2010. you tend to learn everything pretty fast. easy to work with android is.
What is S-OFF?
S-OFF means that the NAND portion of the device is unlocked and can be written to. The default setting for HTC devices is S-ON (write protected), which means that neither can you access certain areas of the system nor can you guarantee a permanent root
Do i need Rooting?
An unrooted device is like logging onto the guest account of windows, you can do many things, just not everything
Think of Acquiring root as having Administrator Access on the device, so you can install/modify/fix/break anything you want.
What does clockwork Recovery do?
Clockwork allows you to flash Unofficial Roms and Themes via zip files on your SD card, also you can make backups of your current rom and wipe certain types of memory. (User data, system, boot, cache, dalvik cache)
What is flashing? (showing your bits off in public?) NO!
Flashing refers to Downloading themes or apps or Roms onto your SD Card and then installing them using clockwork or any other utility where the phones Operating System is modified

the program sees my phone but my beta key isn't working.

leyvatron said:
the program sees my phone but my beta key isn't working.
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Fill out the form again correctly and copy paste doesnt work so you gotta make sure you type it letter for letter, it is case sensitive

leyvatron said:
the program sees my phone but my beta key isn't working.
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its Case-Sensitive

thanks a lot for the guide. i was confused about one thing. you say, "To get your Hboot Version, make sure fastboot is disabled". where exactly do we make sure that fastboot is disabled? is that a setting in android? i thought it had to do with recovery... thanks again!

greves1 said:
thanks a lot for the guide. i was confused about one thing. you say, "To get your Hboot Version, make sure fastboot is disabled". where exactly do we make sure that fastboot is disabled? is that a setting in android? i thought it had to do with recovery... thanks again!
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its when your turn off your phone and turn it back on, its comes on within seconds,
i have fastboot enabled but the easiest way possible mate is just take out the battery and put it back in, that way you will know definitely its off, not on hibernated

Thanks for the guide!
Just got S-OFF on my phone and installed ClockworkMod

Psyed said:
Thanks for the guide!
Just got S-OFF on my phone and installed ClockworkMod
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Me too. going to try and flash Leedroid in half an hour
Glad it helped you too, orignally i booted into fastboot and was wondering why it wouldnt recognise my phone till i saw instructions buried in the long thread, rather than people sifting through it, i thought its better if i make it into its own thread

sundar_amn said:
Will this work on T-Mobile US Sensation?
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ikhzter said:
Me too. going to try and flash Leedroid in half an hour
Glad it helped you too. dont know what Mgormans problem was, orignally i booted into fastboot and was wondering why it wouldnt recognise my phone till i saw instructions buried in the long thread, rather than people sifting through it, i thought its better if i make it into its own thread
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Too late to flash a rom right now. I'll fix then after waking up... whenever later on today

I had no problem using copy paste ind the command prompt.
My windows is not in english but I think it is something like this in a english windows:
push the cmd icon at the top on the cmd running, edit > paste
/henrik

henhoy said:
I had no problem using copy paste ind the command prompt.
My windows is not in english but I think it is something like this in a english windows:
push the cmd icon at the top on the cmd running, edit > paste
/henrik
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oh yeh i forgot you could do that, what can i say, too excited about S-OFF

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my revolutionary.exe is stuck on: acquiring root (method 3)...
This comes up after i put in the beta key, it says accepted.
i do have usb debugging on, on put it on htc sync
i have an .0011 hboot so it supported, whats the problem?

shatred said:
my revolutionary.exe is stuck on: acquiring root (method 3)...
This comes up after i put in the beta key, it says accepted.
i do have usb debugging on, on put it on htc sync
i have an .0011 hboot so it supported, whats the problem?
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you have usb debuging enabled???
i have the same version of bootloader and for me it stucks at "waiting for fastboot"
undplug and plug phone, while in fastboot doesnt help, driver is also installed correctly! Anybody knows a solution for that?

Phily757 said:
you have usb debuging enabled???
i have the same version of bootloader and for me it stucks at "waiting for fastboot"
undplug and plug phone, while in fastboot doesnt help, driver is also installed correctly! Anybody knows a solution for that?
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but when i select it seeks my computer for htc sync, but i uninstalled it like the first post said it needed to. so after about 20 seconds it says that htc sync cannot be found on my computer. is this a good sign?..

keep losing root and wont unlock, can i buy an unlock code?

Ive rooted it twice and used the file to make it permanent, also flashed revolution rom, but when i use terminal or adb on pc i get "SU not found", Really need this sorting as i dont have a phone atm
If i can buy an unlock code which sites do you guys recommend?
Thanks

You should've tried rooting it the 3rd time as well
Have you tried the troubleshooting thread about rooting/cwm/s-off? I've had the same problem, lost root confused after flashing CM7 alpha, but flashing su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip three times solved it.
forget the unlock codes btw

SKll said:
Ive rooted it twice and used the file to make it permanent, also flashed revolution rom, but when i use terminal or adb on pc i get "SU not found", Really need this sorting as i dont have a phone atm
If i can buy an unlock code which sites do you guys recommend?
Thanks
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It's SU that is doing it, go to applications in setting go to SU and uninstall updates
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

Or install superuser from the market if you haven't already
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

Cheers both thanked ,
ive dropped it off at a shop that will unlock it for £20 by wedbesday, hopefully anyway.

SKll said:
Cheers both thanked ,
ive dropped it off at a shop that will unlock it for £20 by wedbesday, hopefully anyway.
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Scandalous its free and takes 10mins
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

SKll said:
Cheers both thanked ,
ive dropped it off at a shop that will unlock it for £20 by wedbesday, hopefully anyway.
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Lol...guess you didn't see the FREE do it yourself unlock in the development section

true but ive re-flashed it like 5 times now trying to unlock the damm thing, then losing root, cvm or clockwork mod

Perform S-Off, install Clockwork, throw the PG58DIAG.nbh file into the SD card, boot into the fastboot/recovery, it should open the application. Follow menus to get to clear data, phone will be restored to "stock" and you should be SIM unlocked.
Also, 20 pounds seems a bit high, I paid 10 dollars for mine (Before we had S-Off, don't flame)

I'm flashing ROMs for a retard and this happen but I left this su zip in the root of the sd and it kept saying that it wasn't rooted but I flashed the zip in recovery and Viola he's rooted hope it helps

Ok went to get phone and he cant unlock it, he was like the battery went flat,
i went outside and turned it on to find 70% battery remaining,
so im going to try it myself again .

It is really easy follow this guide step by step nsjevsyre you remove htc sync from you pc first and droid explorer and adb ifvyiu have them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
[Guide] to Installing S-off, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on [03/AUG/11](noobproof)
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

Ive already gone through it twice, should i just try it again?
S-off and my h-boot changed as i flashed it.
Ive done all of it twice lol.
thanks

Have you put on a custom rom yet?
Are you s-off
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

yep s-off custom rom too,
i went and got a vodaphone sim and that doesnt work either, says error seaching for network

xl VipeR lx said:
Method 1 was discovered by a noob - Dav22. Dazweeja came up with a simple ADB command. Skygear for working it in Terminal Emulator
Method 2 was discovered by sieempi (Links at the bottom), STRING: NOT FOUND workaround found by jackmonter5
Big thanks to xplod4202. Risked his Sensation to see if Methd 2 was safe for us all.
And The simple guide : xl Viper lx : I am simply doing what i do best. getting you a noobproof guide and also simplifying the adb/terminal code
All of us will take credit for the collaborating and making of this thread to help everyone unlock with no cost. What???.....Yes thats right......We broke the FTSE index by providing free unlocks! lol
Also 9 people who voted no in the poll, ad voted before we found method 2 which unlocks every sensation
METHOD 1 - USE THIS FIRST
The SIM-Unlock code location for some sensation's (NOT ALL) has been found and confirmed to work for the few users who tested it. Use method 1 below to find your unlock code
(Method 1 ADB guide in post 2 if you don't want to use Terminal Emulator or you just want to use ADB)
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation - Enable USB debugging in Settings > Application ->Development
-Terminal Emulator (Download free from the market) or click here to download and install into your phone
Your IMEI Number (Dial "*#06#" in phone keypad to get it)
GUIDE - Method 1
1. Download Terminal Emulator from the market if you havent already done so and Run it. This should bring you a blue screen. Full screen.
2. enter the command "SU".
3. Click allow when Super user pop up appears to give it root access. (If your keyboard disappears, keep hold of menu button to bring it back up)
4. enter the command "strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"
5. This should give Output a bunch of numbers like in the screenshot! IF IT SAYS STRING: NOT FOUND MOVE TO POST 2 AND USE ADB!
6. The 8 digit number above your IMEI number is your unlock code. See post 2 on how to enter it.
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IF it only brings you a date above your IMEI. Then the unlock code is not present in your device. Move to Method 2
GUIDE - Method 2 - USE IF METHOD 1 FAILED!
Revolutionary achieved radio S-OFF for Sensation (among other devices) which means you can practically do whatever you want with your phone (like actually owning it). This means it makes it vulnerable to all sorts of schemes including sim-unlock. The following method is quite efficient and easy to do and can be done with the need for a computer!
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation!
-Clockwork Recovery or Revolutionary Recovery - NEEDED FOR NANDROID BACKUP
-Titanium Backup (Download from the market if you don't have it) - YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU DONT WANT TO OR CAN'T NANDROID BACKUP
WARNING!!!
Backup all your settings/apps/sms/network/APN/Data etc.
Using this method to unlock will wipe your data and apps too! (Factory Resets in other words)
But it's this method that actually resets some other things including your sim-lock status.
Guide - Method 2
1. MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP USING RECOVERY - (Completely switch off your phone, Press Volume down + Power button to get into bootloader, Volume down to recovery then press power button to get into Recovery. Volume down to "Backup and Restore" in recovery. Press Power to backup and your done!
(Make a backup in Titanium backup if you don't want to or can't nandroid backup. Menu > BAtch >Backup systems data + Apps with data)
2. Download PG58DIAG for the Sensation HERE or FROM MULTIUPLOAD
3. Copy the PG58DIAG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
4. Turn off your phone Fully and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post 2 on how to get to bootloader screen)
5. Press Volume Down to Enter DIAG - Place the phone horizontally when it asks you too. (Flat)
6. Press power button to select "Clean S58 Data
7. Press power again to "clean S58 Data".
8. POW - your unlocked! Try a SIM card from a different provider!
9. Delete the file from your SD Card (Delete PG58DIAG) and REBOOT!!
Your phone Will set up for the first time, go through it all till you get to your home screen
10. Go back into recovery and restore nandroid backup. same method as step 1 above. but instead of backup, you use restore feature
(Use Titanium Backup to restore if you used it to backup instead of Nandroid backup)(Menu > Batch > Restore System Data + Apps with user data)
Now you’re free to go! Bear in mind, though, in certain circumstances you will lose your data connectivity or network signal. You’ll just need to check your APN, network type etc. and re-enter them; Just run the nandroid restore to get everything back
Thanks to Dav22. for discovery of method 1
Dazweeja for his simple Code to find the unlock
sieempi for Method 2.
Thanks to Team Revolutionary for PG58DIAG and S-off
Don't forget to CLICK THANKS, VOTE and RATE if this guide worked for you.
don't forget to thank the above users too by clicking the links
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Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

If your trying to unlock to any network follow the above instructions
If you have custom rom installed then it will be rooted, if your having problems with root then uninstall superuser update
Sent from my CM7 Sensation XE using xda premium

SKll said:
Ok went to get phone and he cant unlock it, he was like the battery went flat,
i went outside and turned it on to find 70% battery remaining,
so im going to try it myself again .
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Im thinking if he has no way to charge it he has no business unlocking it. Its not like they use an uncommon charger.

silentsnow31802 said:
Im thinking if he has no way to charge it he has no business unlocking it. Its not like they use an uncommon charger.
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^ what this guy said hahaha
he "unlocks" phones? and doesn't have a charger for it? are you serious LOL I would've yelled at this guy and called his BS scam. If he doesn't have a charger which is pretty much universal... why the heck is he unlocking phones?! Worse to worst, your phone actually had battery remaining in it! Unlock it yourself, I got my sensation>rooted>unlocked and I was good to go. Easy, saved myself $20 and you should too!

How To | Unlock Booloader | HBOOT S-Off | Flash Recovery | Root | Sensation

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Hello everyone,
Today I want to explain you how to install a custom rom for the HTC Sensation , Sensation XE & Sensation 4G.
I have recorded videos, and I am now creating this thread to share my experience with you! If you know my blog, you can also find the How To on my blog
So this thread has to be separated in different sections:
I - How To unlock the bootloader (easy)
II - How To Hboot S-Off your Sensation, with hboot 1.27 & 1.29 it works (strange but not difficult)
III - How To Install the recovery, 2 different methods (easy or medium)
IV - How To perm Root your phone (easy)
V - How To install a custom rom on your phone (easy)
X - Any questions?
You can't miss one of this point. You must do it on the order.
I can't be held responsible for anything wrong on your device. I have done that twice and it works for me! If you have some questions, I can try to answer you, but you are responsible if you brick your phone!
RequierementsSo to proceed, there is some requierements:
- Install SDK
dowload link: windows, mac, linux
- Your phone drivers must be installed. If your phone is detected and you can plug it to your computer on disk drive, it must be enough.
- Sync your contact list with your google account, and save your sms with: sms backup & restore (and place the save file on your computer)
- Factory reset your phone, this is why you must have saved everything!
ManipulationsFactory reset:
- Uncheck Fastboot
Menu / Settings / Power / Uncheck Fastboot
- Check usb debugging
Menu / Settings / Dev Options / Check Usb Debugging
- Turn off your phone
- Reboot it into bootloader
Press power & volume down
- Select Factory Reset
Article on my blog
You can follow all instruction on the HTCDev.com website.
- Remove the battery from your phone
- Reboot on bootloader mode
- Select Fastboot
- Plug your phone to the computer
Dowload android sdk tools: windows
You must have the 3 files: adb.exe, AdbWinapi.dll & fastboot.exe
- On the coputer: Go to Start / Run.
Enter cmd
On the cmd window:
- Go to the tools folder, use this command:
cd C:/toolsfolderlocation
mine is: cd C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
- Enter the folowing command:
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
Then you must have a message like that:
Now you have to select the part starting from <<<<< Identifier .... to Token End>>>>>
Do a right click to copy.
- Then go to the htcdev.com website. You have to enter this code into the box message created to that, after having selected the unlock bootloader for your device.
PS: you must be logged in.
Then you will receive an email with a file: Unlock_code.bin
- Download this file, it is different for each device.
- Place it into the same folder than previously use, with fastboot.exe, adb.exe...
- Go back to the cmd windows and enter this command:
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
A new screen has appeared on your phone, you have to select yes with the volume button and press power.
CONGRATULATIONS, your device has now an unlocked bootloader!
Article on my blog
This article has been writing to explain you exactly how to pass your HTC Sensation / XE / 4G to Hboot S-Off. I have succeeded to do that with hboot 1.27.xxxx & 1.29.xxxx.
There is no any reason for not working! But this manipulation is strange, because you have to use a cable to connect the sdcard to a special hole! I haven't done that before, but it works!
You can also follow this article with the video!
So before doing this How To, you must have done the previous One:
How To Unlock the Bootloader
Let's Go:
- Uncheck Fastboot
Menu / Settings / Power / Uncheck Fastboot
- Check USB debugging
Menu / Settings / Dev Options / Check Usb Debugging
- Download the temproot-sensation-windows file: Download link
- Unzip this file into a folder on your computer
- Run the temp_root.bat, your phone must be connected by HTC Sync
your phone must reboot
- Download the ControlBear for Juopunut: MOD-Edit: Link removed on Developers Request. No rehosting allowed by him. Please link to Developers xda-thread or not at all
Thanks to http://unlimited.io
Main page: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm (you must use it to download
- Extract it and run the controlbear.exe
THIS IS THE MOST DIFFICULT OPERATION. Be quiet, patient, and take your time, it's difficult to succeed in only one time.
You must watch the video at 6:15 : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCwEbh_JsI8
- Take a cable,
- Remove the back from your phone, you must unplug your phone to do that.
If the computer wait for the device, remove the battery then restart your phone and plug it to the computer.
The video is an easier way to see how to do.
You must be patient and have a screen like that on your phone:
And on your computer the cmd command with:
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
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You must do the wire-trick
Press the cable on the sdcard protection during 0.5sec, release during 1.75sec press again during 0.5sec.
2 possibilities:
It doesn't work:
1 - Your phone do not restart. Try again
2 - Your phone restart, but stay on the same Juopunut Bear screen. You have an Error Code.
Close the cmd command and run the controlbear.exe again
It works:
Your phone restart and you have this two different screens:

- Press Y and enter to accept
You can now see the S-Off on your phone when you restart it on Bootloader mode!
We now have to remove the temp root!
- Restart your phone
- Go to the folder extracted before: Temproot Sensation Windows
- Plug your phone to your computer
- Run the temp_root_remove.bat
Some commands are launched & your phone restart
Your phone is Now S-Off
You can now Flash the recovery!
Method 1
Method 2
Article on my blog
If you have followed the previous How To, you must, because they are necessary to continue with this one, you must know I have done it twice. Once with the Sensation XE and the over one with the Sensation.
I have succeed to unlock bootloader and SOff twice with the same method. But I haven't been able to flash the recovery on the Sensation with the same method than the one used for the Sensation XE!
So I have to show you 2 different means to do that.
The first one is my favorite because you understand what you do. The second one is easier because you use a tool!
Method 1- Download the file recovery: recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
- Restart your phone on fastboot mode.
- Plug your phone to the computer.
- Open the cmd windows on your computer:
Start / run / cmd
- Copy & paste the file downloaded into the tools folder containing the fastboot.exe...
- On the cmd command go the the location to the recovery
mine is: C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
So the command is: cd C:/android-sdk-windows/tools
Then, enter this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
This command means: I want to flash by the fastboot a recovery named: recovery-clock....
You must see on the cmd 2 times OKAY
If this method failed, you can try the second one.
Now you can use the recovery, try it!
To use it:
Volume up: up arrow
Volume down : down arrow
Power : enter
Method 2- Download KGS Utility v6.6 attached to the xda thread
- Connect your phone on HTC Sync
- Run menu.bat On KGS Utility
- Choose Install 4Ext Recovery (number3)
- Then Choose 0
- You want to proceed so press 1
- You device is the only on the list 1
- Download the file recovery: recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img
- Rename it by recovery.img
- Move this file to: KGS_Utility_v6.6/tools
- On cmd press a key to continue
Your device must reboot on fastboot mode
Now, you must have twice OKAY on your computer screen!
You can now follow the next how to: To root your HTC Sensation!
Article on my blog
- Download the file: su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip (new link 10 - 05 -2013)
- Place this file on your device
- Restart on Fastboot mode
- Select recovery
When the recovery is running
Select:
- Install from sdcard
- Choose zip from sdcard
Go to the place where the file is located
- selected it
- Confirm by Yes
Now your phone is rooted
Enjoy to Install a custom rom
I MUST FINISH IT SOON, I am so tired right now
Also I have to change pictures by correct sizes and links to big sizes
Enjoy this part!
If you follow the video, you can do everything alone
Be patient, be quiet and Enjoy!
Flow.

great share!Thanks for your work!

heh why temp root for HTC-DEV unlocked soff process ? root will be much better ..as they can ignore removing temp root again ..after SOFF ..for root (works for both SOFF and HTC-DEV unlock) they can use my one-click -root tool (present in the soff guide ..link in my signature ...it basically uses the temp root method only then flashes the required root files then removes temp root ) ..just a single click of root.bat (also you can include this a final root alternative ..as this requires no recovery )
EDIT: also ppl who have their motherboards replaced ..were unable to do HTC-DEV unlock due to IMEI changes ...so in that case the general soff method wont work ..and hyuh(aka globatron ..one of dev of juopunutbear) is kind enough to release another version of controlbear..which just works with temp root ..and my guide covered that ...so in this case you can either redirect them to my guide (link in my signature) or you can use that info and add another sub-section here
EDIT2: also as for recovery ..if 4EXT there is the easiest way of installing it ..i.e doing root using my root tool and by using the recovery_updater.apk/reeocovery_controller.apk (the latter is in play store ) ..check the 4EXT thread for more info regarding the apk's

Can't this thread been stickied?

Flow-Wolf said:
Can't this thread been stickied?
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hey flow! nice to see you again
great guides for everyone who just buy a new sensation, like how great your rom review video

Thanks! Worked perfect. S-off on my 1.27.000 bootloader. Anyone nervous about trying it...it's not that bad at all. You might have to do the wire trick like 20 times, but it will work.

Hi people, i'm on 1.27 hboot, bootloader unlocked but i'm not able to install any recovery, and my device doesn't boot .. i mean i install an RUU and it doesn't boot . I'm stuck on green htc logo bootloop..
Any help will be very much appreciated
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Will972 said:
Hi people, i'm on 1.27 hboot, bootloader unlocked but i'm not able to install any recovery, and my device doesn't boot .. i mean i install an RUU and it doesn't boot . I'm stuck on green htc logo bootloop..
Any help will be very much appreciated
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Boot into hboot and fastboot flash the recovery using ADB. You also need to have a ROM on your SD card that you can flash after you install the recovery.

@kairanz
Thanks
@lowandbehold
Yes you must be patient! it works, just stay calm!!!

i make it but wire trick don't function!!
i connect sd card but don't make nothing..how can i do?

i m using jb miui 2.11.16 rom by stickman
n hboot 1.27
can i get my s-off using juopunutbear ICS unlock file ?
n is there any chance of my device getting brick
thanks alot for this tutorial
---------- Post added at 12:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:24 AM ----------
marchetto said:
i make it but wire trick don't function!!
i connect sd card but don't make nothing..how can i do?
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connect wire to the two points circled in the below image

Damn.
Flow wolf you are my hero, thanks for helping me root my sensation, best guide on the interwebz

guys help me, when i paste my <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
28DBB22D7B2C4446F4A8C6FFE9836CB5
A603D8E2E0B7951A7CD9C4D294447A71
6007F0BA077687243E412740F212C6FA
A6C1C2453D384B882FF86DABC8B63331
5D5073617B5C751C89D7E085F0D470C7
C43359F23CBA1AC331BC13DB0B70BFAD
2AE46490F94C631D13EF58073A47C590
CE787E5B21B78EF8917D9FBF7E9BB68A
59EDE7D829E77D3961640A0FF4D28768
E0019B9FB04A98BBA399AB4FAA807210
68010A64BCEB71F4D74ED00CA5789704
594BA04FC04FF6856B8C9A0C501D816C
60921FC5F2CBFCE94385DBA23B72F2ED
2A4F600FEE5A67D67C90FF61FFDBC291
D65540035B610070B23CBD08532135CC
9B304D2E498EB313BE79FA942F3EEFE5
<<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>> and click Submit the 404 Page Not Found HELP ME PLEASE

reload the page
sometimes happens

can anyone give me the new link for the ControlBear? it seems that the link is dead already

This YouTube video SAVED my mind for wire trick timing!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qe5erSoBAUo
This video show you the timing needed to do the wire trick!!
After a few hours of getting frustrated.. Watched it, and 2nd time, GOT it! Wished I'd have ad is sooner.. Thanks to the maker!

important qouestion
Sorry guys, I don't know where to write, but i have a very big problem.
I tried to install new kernel to my Sensation XE, i used 4ext recovery to install the zip file. it installed succesfully but now my phone is keep rebooting. i mean it shows the HTC with white background then it restarts.
I don't know what should i do. Please help :crying:

newaxe said:
Sorry guys, I don't know where to write, but i have a very big problem.
I tried to install new kernel to my Sensation XE, i used 4ext recovery to install the zip file. it installed succesfully but now my phone is keep rebooting. i mean it shows the HTC with white background then it restarts.
I don't know what should i do. Please help :crying:
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Lemme guess pyd kernel ?
Then flash the no bootloop zip of that kernel in pyd thread second post
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

reddvilzz said:
can anyone give me the new link for the ControlBear? it seems that the link is dead already
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Nobody can give me the link? I can't s-off without the controlbear file
Sent From Sensation XE HD

reddvilzz said:
Nobody can give me the link? I can't s-off without the controlbear file
Sent From Sensation XE HD
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try this?
not working
go to this page ...step #2 ---- step #8 of it --- then HTC pyramid section

Huawei Enjoy 5 (TIT-AL00) - Install Google Play store guide

This is to show you how to get Google Play on the Huawei Enjoy 5, which standard Chinese Stock ROM does not have Play store enabled.
Note: when unlocking the phone and installing custom recovery, it might mean that the OTA updates don't work anymore.
Since we have not yet had an update since I installed this, I could not check, but this is what is said in the Huawei unlock site...
Credits: my sincere thanks to andrik22, who guided me through the whole process...
Prerequisites:
Huawei Enjoy 5 phone (TIT-AL00)
Huawei Unlock tool (attached)
ADB drivers (attached)
ADB / Fastboot software (attached)
CWM Recovery file (attached)
GAPPS Pico for ARM64, Android 5.1 --> Download from Opengapps.org
Steps to complete:
1. Install ADB Drivers
2. Unzip ADB software in C:\adb
3. Unzip CWM_Recovery.img in C:\adb
4. Copy the GAPPS file into C:\adb
C:\adb should look like this now:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
5. Now got to the phone and write down:
Settings -->about phone --> Status--> IMEI 1 + Serial Number
6. Connect phone by USB to computer
7. Enable USB debugging on phone --> slide down the notification area and touch "USB connection options", then on the bottom of the screen enable "USB Debugging"
7a. Copy the GAPPS file from C:\adb to the root of the external SD card on your phone
8. Unzip and open the Unlock tool (you might need to disable the virus checker, as this will be flagged and deleted, at least this was the case with me) --> fill in IMEI 1, get Product ID, write that down.
9. Go to the Huawei site to get your unlock code (log in with Facebook, or Huawei ID, fill in the required information product type = Smartphone, product ID = TIT-AL00, serial number from the phone, IMEI code, Product ID). Your unlock code will be below in Red)
10. Startup command prompt (Windows key + R, type cmd, enter)
11. In command prompt, type "cd \adb" to get to the adb directory
12. In command prompt check if device is recognized (typing "adb devices" in the command prompt should show you this)
13. Now reboot the phone into fastboot by typing "adb reboot bootloader"
14. This should reboot the phone into fastboot mode (black screen, only showing "fastboot>" on the bottom
15. In the command prompt, type "fastboot devices" to see if the device is recognized.
Your screen should look something like this:
The next command will unlock your phone AND make a hard reset... if any data or settings would need to be preserved, please make a backup!
16. Now type in the command prompt:"fastboot oem unlock XXXXX" where XXXX is the unlock code you got from the website
17. Then type in command prompt: "fastboot reboot". After this, your phone will reboot and reset.
18. When Phone is rebooted, make sure USB debugging is on again (same as point 7)
19. Now reboot the phone into fastboot by typing "adb reboot bootloader"
20. This should reboot the phone into fastboot mode (black screen, only showing "fastboot>" on the bottom
21. In the command prompt, type "fastboot devices" to see if the device is recognized.
22. Now we are going to flash CWM Recovery: type in command prompt: "fastboot flash recovery CWM_recovery.img"
23. reboot into recovery by typeing into command prompt: " "fastboot reboot" while holding VOL+ on the phone.
24. When the options screen on the phone appears, press VOL- to select the recovery mode. This will boot into CWM recovery.
25. In CWM recovery, select "install ZIP" and select "From Memory card" and select the Open Gapps file we have copied there in step 7a.
26 When flashing is done, type into the command prompt: "adb reboot" to reboot the phone.
This should reboot the phone. first 5 minutes it might be very slow as it is optimizing (Google) apps, but then Google Play store should be working on your phone!

Attention!
When installing SuperSU you can NOT get ROOT!!!
You will receive a cyclic reboot. And for the restoration of the phone need flash original recovery, and then install the firmware version B128 from the official site (update.zip).
Links for firmware version B128:
TWRP recovery
Original Recovery
Official page TIT-AL00
Firmware version C00B128 from the official site and mirror. Size: 1,2 Gb (The Chinese have made a mistake, inside the archive file located in the upgrade "dlaod" - is wrong, the folder should be called dload.)
Firmware version C00B132 from the official site and mirror. Size: 1,2 Gb
Firmware version C00B135 from the official site and mirror. Size: 1,2 Gb
Firmware from the official site installed only from original recovery, so if you have installed CWM recovery, you must first restore the original as it is written above, and already from it to make a clean install.

Can't open the Huawei Unlock tool...
Thanks for the guide but there's a crucial step that seems not to work: the "Huawei Unlocker.zip" tool only contains an adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and a few non-Windows-executable files (busybox and 2 .dll's) so how do we execute this tool?
gordonnorth said:
8. Unzip and open the Unlock tool (you might need to disable the virus checker, as this will be flagged and deleted, at least this was the case with me) --> fill in IMEI 1, get Product ID, write that down
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=> How to "open the Unlock tool"? It seems to be missing from the .zip file... could you re-upload somehow?
Thanks again!

tomvanbraeckel said:
Thanks for the guide but there's a crucial step that seems not to work: the "Huawei Unlocker.zip" tool only contains an adb.exe, fastboot.exe, and a few non-Windows-executable files (busybox and 2 .dll's) so how do we execute this tool?
=> How to "open the Unlock tool"? It seems to be missing from the .zip file... could you re-upload somehow?
Thanks again!
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Hi!
I see that I attached the wrong file here. have corrected in the meantime.
Please try the unlocker tool that is attached now.

gordonnorth said:
Hi!
I see that I attached the wrong file here. have corrected in the meantime.
Please try the unlocker tool that is attached now.
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It worked perfectly now. Google Apps are installed. Thanks a lot, guys!
One more gotcha: the Huawei Unlocker.exe didn't work for me when executed directly from the .zip file, even though it's only one file so I expected that to work... Perhaps it self-extracts... Anyway, you need to unpack the .zip file first and then execute the unlocker .exe

; said:
when I flash the gapps.zip from sdcard.
cwm told me the signature verification faild...
maybe I should try another gapps?
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; said:
I tried 5 gapps blow but none of them works...
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Found the problem. and finnaly it works.
The first time of the CWM installation failed. ( but adb told me OK).
so I just flash CWM again to solve the problem.
Many thanks.
so many chinese user also wanna to use gapps, even the Gov. banned google services here.

Hope there's a way to root the device , to delete those useless pre-installed apps.
Thanks again.

different huawei emuı page
hi my friends,
there is a problem about huawei emui page
I check the your advice but When I want to appliacaiton this step, I see different page in web site
and than I can not submit this step I don't take unlock code.
what is the problem pls help me !!
thanks

petere15 said:
hi my friends,
there is a problem about huawei emui page
I check the your advice but When I want to appliacaiton this step, I see different page in web site
and than I can not submit this step I don't take unlock code.
what is the problem pls help me !!
thanks
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Hi petere15,
did you go to this website? it still seems fine to me?
https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail

The same model TIT-AL00 announced to India with the name of Honor Holly 2 Plus.
Review
This means that you can install the firmware, which has services Googe.

andrik22 said:
The same model TIT-AL00 announced to India with the name of Honor Holly 2 Plus.
Review
This means that you can install the firmware, which has services Googe.
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Hey Andrik,
do you know where we can download that firmware?
and did you test that already? might be good to have a more westernized ROM available, so also the EMUI badges might work for whatsapp for example...

gordonnorth said:
Hey Andrik,
do you know where we can download that firmware?
and did you test that already? might be good to have a more westernized ROM available, so also the EMUI badges might work for whatsapp for example...
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Today just announced!
On sale from 15 February. I think the firmware will be closer to the date of sale.
Firmware appear on this page.

The same phone will be sold in Europe, called Huawei Y6 Pro.
http://www.notebookcheck.com/Huawei...er-unteren-Mittelklasse-geleakt.156905.0.html
http://www.allmobilearea.com/huawei-y6-pro/
User guide in English and Mirror.

hi,
im not expert for phones so i need little help. Problem begine on geting unlock key.
My Huawei page look diferent , don't have product type.
Cant paste link coz im new here: h t t p://imgur.com/nGkL3R1.
Any idea what to do next?
in product model i try to write" huawei tit-al00", only "tit-al 00" and i get the same message.
Sorry on my bad english, hope someone will understand my problem.
thx

GONF said:
hi,
im not expert for phones so i need little help. Problem begine on geting unlock key.
My Huawei page look diferent , don't have product type.
Cant paste link coz im new here: h t t p://imgur.com/nGkL3R1.
Any idea what to do next?
in product model i try to write" huawei tit-al00", only "tit-al 00" and i get the same message.
Sorry on my bad english, hope someone will understand my problem.
thx
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Manufacturer again changed the method of obtaining the unlock code.
You need to go to the phone account Huawei. For example, Huawei club, HiApp or Huawei Cloud+.
The report said that you did not go to these applications for more than 14 days.
The second option - for unlock to write their e-mail data (down - contact us).

thx for answering, first solution didnt work, so i sent mail, hope i will get some positive answer.

Hmm, still no answer from huawei tehnical support.
Anyone have some expirience with them?
Or, is ther any other solution for my problem?
pls anyone.... girl will cut my ..... if i don fix her mobile

GONF said:
Hmm, still no answer from huawei tehnical support.
Anyone have some expirience with them?
Or, is ther any other solution for my problem?
pls anyone.... girl will cut my ..... if i don fix her mobile
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Unfortunately, there is only a version of the installation software VPN, included in the service with Huawei phone with the expectation of 14 days.
I have not tested it should work in theory.
Perhaps you can write in support of Huawei in your country - that they may request an unlock code from colleagues in China.

Hi, I still have not solved my problem, so I have one question.
Will it be possible in the near future root this device?
Or i can trow it in the trash.

GONF said:
Hi, I still have not solved my problem, so I have one question.
Will it be possible in the near future root this device?
Or i can trow it in the trash.
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Even if it will be able to get root, too, need to unlock the bootloader on it.
You have tried to write an e-mail?
Send an email to [email protected] Email them the following. They usually email you back and tell you to do go online to unlock your bootloader and it should work on the website, or never email you back:
Hello. I keep getting an error when trying to unlock my phone on the unlock page.
Model: TIT-AL00 (Or whatever model you have)
Serial: Put in your phones serial number here. (You get this in About phone, Status)
IMEI: Put in your phones IMEI number here. (You get this in About phone, Status, it's IMEI1)
Product ID: (Go into your phone dialer and dial *#*#1357946#*#* and it will give you your Product ID, or use Huawei Unlocker)

[COMPLETE GUIDE] How To Restore IMEI (0, Unknown) Permanently

Original Thread(s) :
https://goo.gl/Daq3Ut
https://goo.gl/gLSQfm
Why do we have another guide?
I've created this guide to clarify any confusion from other guides.
This guide is a full guide on how to restore your IMEI, no RIY (Research it yourself (Yes, I just made that up XD)).
Notes #1 I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING OR DAMAGING YOUR PHONE IN ANY WAY. FOLLOW THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Requirements :
A rooted phone
Running stock Nougat ROM
A data transfer cable (stock one works)
Your original IMEI(s) from your box
Some common sense
Required Files :
Nougat ROM* : https://goo.gl/zECMXV
Mi A1 QCN file* : https://goo.gl/LqSJyc
IMEI Converter* : https://goo.gl/NeJf9E
HEX editor : goo.gl/HEXeditor
Platform Tools : https://goo.gl/Cwjo2R
QPST Flash Tool : https://goo.gl/B69twP (Password : qpstflash.com)
Mi Flash Tool : goo.gl/MiFlashTool
Instructions :
Setting up your phone
1. Flash Nougat ROM via Mi Flash. If you're on Pie, then you have to follow a guide to downgrade to Oreo then Nougat, and most importantly, select clean all to keep your bootloader unlocked.
2. Enable USB debugging in developer options.
3. Make sure your phone is rooted properly. Then plug your phone into your PC.
4. Extract Platform tools, in the address bar of the folder type "cmd" then enter. In command prompt, type "adb devices" then enter. Grant access from your phone.
5. After given permission, type "adb shell" and enter. Then type "su" and enter. Grant root access from your phone.
6. Then type "setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb" then enter. You can exit command prompt.
Modifying IMEI(s)
1. Extract IMEI converter and open it.
2. Enter your IMEI's and convert it to hex values. Write the hex values on your Notepad or piece of paper.
3. Extract the QCN file and HEX editor. Open the QCN file with HEX editor.
4. Press "Ctrl+F" and open 'Hex-value' tab and set 'Search Direction' to 'All'. In the tab, search for "08 0A 81 00 25 79 81 67 19" and enter.
5. The hex values should be highlighted. Replace them with your SIM 1's hex values.
6. Once done, repeat step 4, but search for "08 5A 11 40 98 30 21 21 86" and enter.
7. Repeat step 5, but replace it with your SIM 2's hex values.
8. Once replaced correctly. Press 'Save'. *Not Save As*.
9. Rename your saved QCN file to "00000000_0".
Replacing your QCN file
1. On your phone, open the Phone app and dial "*#*#717717#*#*", there should be pop up saying 'diag port enabled'.
2. Install QPST to your PC and open QPST Configuration.
3. Go to Ports/Add New Port, uncheck "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostics only", click OK. Unplug and plug your phone to verify which is your COM port.
4. Then go to 'Start Clients' tab and select 'Software Download'. Navigate to 'Restore' tab.
5. Select your phone's port and select your QCN file below it.
6. Check 'Allow phone mismatch', then hit 'Start'.
7. Once done, unplug your phone and restart it.
Verifying your IMEI(s)
1. Open the Phone app and dial "*#06#".
2. Verify that your IMEIs match your box.
Notes #2
If it doesn't show up or doesn't match your box. You must repeat the whole process and wipe your EFS in TWRP by using these commands in the Terminal :
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15
*Files provided by @raaz1431994
Thanks to OP of original threads for providing information.
Created : 4/3/19
Last Updated : 11/5/20

I had to use the dd commands and HxD (instead of the recommended HEX editor) but thank to you by Mi A1 is back on the land of the living.

I have strange issue.
Once i had lost my IMEI while downgrading from pie to oreo. I was not able to restore my IMEI so i went to Mi Service Center and they fixed it.
But after that it has a strange issue. My sim slots are interchanged.
SIM 1 in tray is shown as SIM2 in phone and SIM2 is as SIM1.
Though i have no problem with this as Now PIE support Dual Volte Support.
So just wanted to ask if i interchange my IMEI can this be fixed? My be service center guy misplaced IMEI.

just what I need, thank you OP! Will try to follow the guide and restore IMEI
edit: damn it, I have to find a how-to downgrate to Oreo and then Nougat

twister26 said:
just what I need, thank you OP! Will try to follow the guide and restore IMEI
edit: damn it, I have to find a how-to downgrate to Oreo and then Nougat
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From Oreo to nougat is straight forward. From pie to nougat requires a guide.

WhatzIt2Ya said:
From Oreo to nougat is straight forward. From pie to nougat requires a guide.
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Thanks! Do you think downgrading to 8.1 with this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624 will be enough to get my IMEI back?

twister26 said:
Thanks! Do you think downgrading to 8.1 with this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624 will be enough to get my IMEI back?
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No, you have to be on nougat. Plus, that guide made me lose my IMEI. ?

WhatzIt2Ya said:
No, you have to be on nougat. Plus, that guide made me lose my IMEI. ?
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Dammit!
Can you please link me to a guide you followed to get your IMEI back? I'm on Pie, phone is working even without IMEI. I'd still like to get it back because I'm planning on selling the phone one day and I want IMEI to be present.

twister26 said:
Dammit!
Can you please link me to a guide you followed to get your IMEI back? I'm on Pie, phone is working even without IMEI. I'd still like to get it back because I'm planning on selling the phone one day and I want IMEI to be present.
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If you already lost it, then you can just follow the downgrade guide.

WhatzIt2Ya said:
If you already lost it, then you can just follow the downgrade guide.
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Yeah, I'm just a bit afraid to mess up and trying to find a reliable how-to downgrade to 8 and then to 7, restore IMEI and upgrade back to 9. Can you please tell me which guide did you follow to achieve this?

twister26 said:
Yeah, I'm just a bit afraid to mess up and trying to find a reliable how-to downgrade to 8 and then to 7, restore IMEI and upgrade back to 9. Can you please tell me which guide did you follow to achieve this?
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If you're already on Oreo, just flash the nougat rom with mi flash.

WhatzIt2Ya said:
If you're already on Oreo, just flash the nougat rom with mi flash.
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I'm on 9 at the moment. Do you think I should be safe if I follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624 and then follow instructions from the first post?
Thanks for helping me out!

twister26 said:
I'm on 9 at the moment. Do you think I should be safe if I follow https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/how-to/tutorial-downgrade-9-0-to-8-1-edl-imei-t3879624 and then follow instructions from the first post?
Thanks for helping me out!
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If you already lost it. Then nothing could get any worse. Just go for it.

Guide updated!
Sorry if anyone couldn't fix their IMEIs. I just refollowed my guide and apparently there are a few flaws in it. All of it has been fixed.

I need to do same process for my Mi 9T, anybody can help me?

Jt380p said:
Original Thread(s) :
https://goo.gl/Daq3Ut
https://goo.gl/gLSQfm
Why do we have another guide?
I've created this guide to clarify any confusion from other guides.
This guide is a full guide on how to restore your IMEI, no RIY (Research it yourself (Yes, I just made that up XD)).
Notes #1 I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKING OR DAMAGING YOUR PHONE IN ANY WAY. FOLLOW THIS GUIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Requirements :
A rooted phone
Running stock Nougat ROM
A data transfer cable (stock one works)
Your original IMEI(s) from your box
Some common sense
Required Files :
Nougat ROM* : https://goo.gl/zECMXV
Mi A1 QCN file* : https://goo.gl/LqSJyc
IMEI Converter* : https://goo.gl/NeJf9E
HEX editor : goo.gl was discontinued, so no custom URL
Platform Tools : https://goo.gl/Cwjo2R
QPST Flash Tool : https://goo.gl/B69twP (Password : qpstflash.com)
Mi Flash Tool : https://goo.gl/NufKfk
Instructions :
Setting up your phone
1. Flash Nougat ROM via Mi Flash. If you're on Pie, then you have to follow a guide to downgrade to Oreo then Nougat, and most importantly, select clean all to keep your bootloader unlocked.
2. Enable USB debugging in developer options.
3. Make sure your phone is rooted properly. Then plug your phone into your PC.
4. Extract Platform tools, in the address bar of the folder type "cmd" then enter. In command prompt, type "adb devices" then enter. Grant access from your phone.
5. After given permission, type "adb shell" and enter. Then type "su" and enter. Grant root access from your phone.
6. Then type "setprop sys.usb.config diag,adb" then enter. You can exit command prompt.
Modifying IMEI(s)
1. Extract IMEI converter and open it.
2. Enter your IMEI's and convert it to hex values. Write the hex values on your Notepad or piece of paper.
3. Extract the QCN file and HEX editor. Open the QCN file with HEX editor.
4. Press "Ctrl+F" and open 'Hex-value' tab and set 'Search Direction' to 'All'. In the tab, search for "08 0A 81 00 25 79 81 67 19" and enter.
5. The hex values should be highlighted. Replace them with your SIM 1's hex values.
6. Once done, repeat step 4, but search for "08 5A 11 40 98 30 21 21 86" and enter.
7. Repeat step 5, but replace it with your SIM 2's hex values.
8. Once replaced correctly. Press 'Save'. *Not Save As*.
9. Rename your saved QCN file to "00000000_0".
Replacing your QCN file
1. On your phone, open the Phone app and dial "*#*#717717#*#*", there should be pop up saying 'diag port enabled'.
2. Install QPST to your PC and open QPST Configuration.
3. Go to Ports/Add New Port, uncheck "Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostics only", click OK. Unplug and plug your phone to verify which is your COM port.
4. Then go to 'Start Clients' tab and select 'Software Download'. Navigate to 'Restore' tab.
5. Select your phone's port and select your QCN file below it.
6. Check 'Allow phone mismatch', then hit 'Start'.
7. Once done, unplug your phone and restart it.
Verifying your IMEI(s)
1. Open the Phone app and dial "*#06#".
2. Verify that your IMEIs match your box.
Notes #2
If it doesn't show up or doesn't match your box. You must repeat the whole process and wipe your EFS in TWRP by using these commands in the Terminal :
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p15
*Files provided by @raaz1431994
Thanks to OP of original threads for providing information.
Created : 4/03/19
Last Updated : 13/07/19
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what to do if "*#*#717717#*#*" doesn't work?

This guide worked perfectly for me, thank you very much!

Help me please
when I connect the phone the qpst program does not recognize the usb, but the pc does and I put the code *#*#717717#*#*
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Help
Hi sir i lost my imei and lost my signal like yours. But I restored the imei using qcn file but still the Network is not working please help this problem happens when I tried to flash stock rom using twrp. Please help

after this, if we go to android 8 or 9 does it reset?

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