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I tried to do a debrand the HTC Sensation of my brother, I have not been very clear that part of the upgrade program, so I moved on thinking it should do but not, I have found and I have rom.zip in my power, the problem: HTC Sensation has been updated leaving the chipset radio version 1.24.401.1, after S-off and root, to finish the upgrade, I left the firmware or free Rom "Vodafoneless" but the root gone, first of all I made a backup with recovery version 1.17.008 from vodafone, I thought it must return to recovery. Hboot surprise me says I have the previous radio version but instead of being the 1.17.008 is now 011 and S-off but attempting to start the recovery does not work. I restarted the process of S-off but failed because it only supports up to 012 and put me clearly that I had in my possession the 1.24.401.1 you know.
Considering I backup the previous version, there is no way to reverse the process back to the previous version to start again from 0 (You know that the recovery does not work) either through the SDK or some similar procedure to 1.24. ..
The weirdest thing is that the hboot tells me I have the radio version 1.17.011 as I have already mentioned, S-off but the recovery icon I get the attention of the phone and still no more.
If you have any idea, do not worry me too much the phone works perfectly and has no problem to version 1.24 but I can wait to see if there is a chance to reload the firmware security image above.
Thank you very much in advance and sorry for my english! A greeting
Joanmi said:
Good all
I tried to do a debrand the HTC Sensation of my brother, I have not been very clear that part of the upgrade program, so I moved on thinking it should do but not, I have found and I have rom.zip in my power, the problem: HTC Sensation has been updated leaving the chipset radio version 1.24.401.1, after S-off and root, to finish the upgrade, I left the firmware or free Rom "Vodafoneless" but the root gone, first of all I made a backup with recovery version 1.17.008 from vodafone, I thought it must return to recovery. Hboot surprise me says I have the previous radio version but instead of being the 1.17.008 is now 011 and S-off but attempting to start the recovery does not work. I restarted the process of S-off but failed because it only supports up to 012 and put me clearly that I had in my possession the 1.24.401.1 you know.
Considering I backup the previous version, there is no way to reverse the process back to the previous version to start again from 0 (You know that the recovery does not work) either through the SDK or some similar procedure to 1.24. ..
The weirdest thing is that the hboot tells me I have the radio version 1.17.011 as I have already mentioned, S-off but the recovery icon I get the attention of the phone and still no more.
If you have any idea, do not worry me too much the phone works perfectly and has no problem to version 1.24 but I can wait to see if there is a chance to reload the firmware security image above.
Thank you very much in advance and sorry for my english! A greeting
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Hiya,
I think I get what you're saying, just try flashing the latest RUU now (1.35.401..) it will install over the 1.24 and bring you completely up to date - I did the same as you, although I remember I think I needed to SCID the phone to get the latest RUU to run properly found here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192630&page=4
Download the BAT File which is easier than doing the whole adb stuff
Hope it helps..
Joanmi said:
Good all
I tried to do a debrand the HTC Sensation of my brother, I have not been very clear that part of the upgrade program, so I moved on thinking it should do but not, I have found and I have rom.zip in my power, the problem: HTC Sensation has been updated leaving the chipset radio version 1.24.401.1, after S-off and root, to finish the upgrade, I left the firmware or free Rom "Vodafoneless" but the root gone, first of all I made a backup with recovery version 1.17.008 from vodafone, I thought it must return to recovery. Hboot surprise me says I have the previous radio version but instead of being the 1.17.008 is now 011 and S-off but attempting to start the recovery does not work. I restarted the process of S-off but failed because it only supports up to 012 and put me clearly that I had in my possession the 1.24.401.1 you know.
Considering I backup the previous version, there is no way to reverse the process back to the previous version to start again from 0 (You know that the recovery does not work) either through the SDK or some similar procedure to 1.24. ..
The weirdest thing is that the hboot tells me I have the radio version 1.17.011 as I have already mentioned, S-off but the recovery icon I get the attention of the phone and still no more.
If you have any idea, do not worry me too much the phone works perfectly and has no problem to version 1.24 but I can wait to see if there is a chance to reload the firmware security image above.
Thank you very much in advance and sorry for my english! A greeting
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The version numbers your quoting seem to be a mix of rom version's and h-boot version's but then you mention radio version's so its a bit confusing.
Have a look in THIS thread. You must really understand what you are doing though as you could brick the phone if you are messing with H-boot and radio's.
Does the phone work, boot? I restored my back up a couple of days a go, (needed it for copilot licence), and it worked fine but it does leave you s-off.
Ok let's try to explain again
i know my wrote english it's **** but, it's the only i have.
Trying to debrand the phone (htc sensation) in the step to get the rom.zip from the ruu_pyramid of 1.24 from temp folder i follow the entire process and it flash my pyramid 1.17 to 1.24. when i run the hboot it print in the screen i got 1.17.2008 (now i tryied to install the clockwork and it brings the phone to that hboot version) but my firmware is the 1.24.401.1.
i think it can be understand until here.
when i'm going to hboot and i try to run recovery the phone's show me the phone with the warning red signal and i must to reboot manually the phone.
before i started the flashing process i save 1.17 firmware with a backup, there exist some procedure to return the phone to that firmware. i couldn't do the supercid procedure.
i hope you can help me cause i don't have any idea how can i proceed.
thx in advence and one more time i'm sorry for my bad write english
Hi folks, just thought I'd post my newly created video on here for anyone who wants to S-ON their HTC Desire S and revert it to a factory 'fresh' state.
*Please only follow these steps at your own risk etc etc as I cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong!*
I searched for ages for the best way to do it and I think I've managed to portray it here in the video. A noticed an old thread which someone did on here (in the sticky section) has now been 'taken off' so thought I'd create a new one.
Let me know if you have any questions/comments and I hope this helps some of you out!
I've also done some quick instructions which should help out along with the video:
Today I will be showing you how to get your HTC Desire S to be “S-ON”. You only need to follow this video if you want to revert your phone back from a S-OFF state.
Why would I possibly want to do this?
There are several reasons:
1) If you need to send your phone back to HTC for repair it’s probably a good idea to remove any software you’ve put on the phone — they may no like it
2) If you want to revert to how your phone was when you first purchased it this is the best way to do it (some people call it factory defaults)
3) You’re bored and have 18 minutes and 5 seconds to spare.
What you will need:
1 x HTC Desire S (with at least 50% battery)
1 x USB Sync cable
1 x half-cup of tea
1 x de-stressing device
Firstly, you will want to download an RUU file. RUU stands for “ROM Update Utility” and this file contains the original software/firmware for your phone.
Go to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506 and then click the link to FileFactory which will bring up the list of ROM files. Find the one that matches your phone. If you are in the UK like me you’ll see “UK” in the file name. You also need to select the correct file depending on the phone operator/network you are on. I’m on T-Mobile so went for the “TMO” version.
Whilst that downloads, on XDA Developers again, search for “Revert back to stock (remove revolutionary)” http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387484 and you can download a lovely package from “giby21″ which contains Android Flasher and the HBOOT file you need.
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**PLEASE NOTE** The RUU file for your phone is quite possibly different to the one mine uses so you may need to use a different HBOOT version. If you don't have the correct HBOOT version you will get an error messagee from the RUU setup/installer saying "error [140] bootloader version error".
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Extract the files and then load Android Flasher. Please note you must have HTC Sync UNINSTALLED, USB Debugging mode enabled (in your phone’s settings) and you also need HTC’s Fastboot drivers installed for your phone to be picked up later. You can get the fastboot drivers from here: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
Now select your device in Android Flasher and the select the Browse button under where it says “Bootloader”. Browse to where you extracted the “Revert to stock” .rar file and then the folder called “FlashENGHBOOT”. Select the .img file in there (named engHBOOToverARX.img) and press OK.
Now power off your Desire S and power back on whilst holding the Vol Down button. Click to select FASTBOOT and then plug it in via USB. Now back to the Android Flasher program and select “I’m already in fastboot” checkbox and press the “Flash!” button. You should now notice the REVOLUTIONARY title at the top has gone — great — it’s been removed.
Once flashed, reboot your phone and leave it plugged into the USB. Now you can right-click the RUU file you downloaded and “Run as Administrator”. This process will take about 10 minutes but after this you will be back with S-ON and to your original T-Mobile (or other operator) software.
Phew! Time for a drink!
Interesting guide, but there is a lot missing which you haven't evaluated on, which can cause users to get stuck.
Especially in the misc_version area side of things, eg. CID, Model ID etc.
Agreed with above, you should add a lot more detail. Cause people are going to fall flat with te RUU, also add changing your misc version.
Hi both, thanks for your feedback. The notes I wrote up were done whilst the video was being uploaded and I didn't have time to write in any more detail. I will however try and make it more 'user friendly' when I have a moment
Cheers.
jonjuk said:
Hi both, thanks for your feedback. The notes I wrote up were done whilst the video was being uploaded and I didn't have time to write in any more detail. I will however try and make it more 'user friendly' when I have a moment
Cheers.
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Doubt
Hi jonjuk
I first rooted my Desire S using one of the DesireFanatics Video. Now after OTS Upgrade HBOOT got upgraded as well, so no SOFF + root using revolutionary. I chose doing root (with S-ON) using alternate method.
This video will revert both the cases? or just the original HTC Desire S (before OTS upgrade)
xAutobot said:
Hi jonjuk
I first rooted my Desire S using one of the DesireFanatics Video. Now after OTS Upgrade HBOOT got upgraded as well, so no SOFF + root using revolutionary. I chose doing root (with S-ON) using alternate method.
This video will revert both the cases? or just the original HTC Desire S (before OTS upgrade)
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Have you tried following the video system from jonjuk
luky4 said:
Have you tried following the video system from jonjuk
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Yup and it simply uses android flasher. My doubt was if it will work on a root + s-on device hboot version 2.x (in my signature) that is after the OTS upgrade
Worked a treat. Followed this and now have a factory fresh phone
Mine still says:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
WHAT DO I DO?
yajnibor said:
Mine still says:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
WHAT DO I DO?
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Go through the video again. I've also updated the written instructions slightly so have a read through them
jonjuk me wonder if the RUU rom contain Hboot 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002 may also have, when ga installation.
Suppose rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.28.401.1 contains Hboot 0.98.0000.
Rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.47.401.4 gives Hboot 0.98.0002.
The question I asked, which RUU download.
You can this be tested?
I think this problem is occurring at yajnibor.
I ask for your opinion.
http://shrani.si/f/e/Tz/jQvpGJ3/hboot.jpg (RUU 1.28.401.1 )
http://shrani.si/f/3p/L2/10DkqOmg/hboot1.jpg (RUU 1.47.401.4 )
Help with RUU installation
I followed all your instructions but cannot seem to get the RUU to install. Whenever I run it I recieve error 140 asking me to get the correct RUU. I am using the RUU for virgin mobile which was on the link for RUU's that you provided.
My bootloader is as follows:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.15_M
eMMC-boot
I have no ROM currently on there at the point I am at in your guide so every time I boot, I go straight into bootloader,
Any help on what I'm doing wrong or what I can do to get the RUU onto my phone.
Thanks.
luky4 said:
jonjuk me wonder if the RUU rom contain Hboot 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002 may also have, when ga installation.
Suppose rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.28.401.1 contains Hboot 0.98.0000.
Rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.47.401.4 gives Hboot 0.98.0002.
The question I asked, which RUU download.
You can this be tested?
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I'm not an expert on RUU files but yes, I think it does contain a new HBOOT which it installs. The reason you need to revert your HBOOT back, I think, is so the RUU file will recognise your phone correctly.
As I went through this by very hard path on my own and forum research, also I can confirm, that this guide is well presented, but it's missing a lot very significant information.
Forwox said:
As I went through this by very hard path on my own and forum research, also I can confirm, that this guide is well presented, but it's missing a lot very significant information.
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Hi there, please let me know what I've missed and I'll add it into the video and the first post
I had HBoot 0.98.0002 and used Revolutionary to get S-off then loaded su file for root.
I now have...
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.04.02.01_M
eMMC-boot
I tried running Android Flasher to flash the EngHboot file but it is not doing anything.
It changes the phone to fastboot so I know it is communicating but after that the phone stays on the fastboot screen and Android Flasher stays on the "please wait while flashing your phone" screen. This has been unchanged for over an hour.
Can anyone advise what might be the problem ?
You can have a look here androidforums.com/desire-s-all-things-root/438830-guide-how-root-desire-s.html under section 2, it shows you other ways to flash the hboot.
Ive been messing with custom ROMS, but i miss that stock feeling Ill have to give this a go, hopefully not mess anything up... Cheers mate
Does anyone have a guide for returning to a stock ROM when you unlocked using htcdev.com? I tried (re)locking my device, but I can't get a RUU to install.
Edit: I unlocked and installed ClockworkMod after previously having upgraded to Android 2.3.5/Sense 3.0.
Hi,
I've installed a custom ROM on my HTC Desire S. However, now that I've got a new phone I need to restore the phone back to its orignal state (Gingerbread - UK Orange).
I know this question has been asked before but after reading the other threads I'm still a little unclear on exactly what I need to do.
I'd be greatful if someone could point in the right direction, i.e do I need to use a RUU (whatever that is?) or can I just flash the phone with a stock ROM in the same way that I installed the custom ROM?
Not sure if this is relevant or not, but the revolutionary bootloader shows the following ifnormation:
SAGA PUT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Thanks,
I appreciate any help.
Have a look here androidforums.com/3405058-post1.html at section 2.
Flash hboot 0.98.2000 then install the RUU for your phone.
I suggest you make a gold card just in case you need it down the line.
Make sure you choose the right RUU.
Thanks for your reply.
I've followed your advice and flashed hboot 0.98.2000. This was fine. Also create a gold card as you suggested.
Then, I ran the RUU, but this failed the error:
Code:
ERROR[131] CUSTOMER ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
Now, I downloaded the "RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed.exe" as there was no specific Orange UK RUU listed. Was this not correct?
Thanks
Not sure were to get a orange RUU and what version you will need (but am sure someone knows).....
If you are returning to stock for warranty then you will need a orange RUU, if not and just want to get back to stock for well stock sake then insert your gold card and try again, if it fails then you didn't make the card right or used the wrong CID (sometimes it gets the phones internal memory CID), use goldcard helper app to get the right one (mmc2 I think it is)
Even with the goldcard in, the RUU fails. I guess this means you're correct in saying it wasn't correctly created :-( although I did use mmc2 so maybe I did something else wrong.
I'm not returning to stock for warranty reasons, just so I can sell the phone. But either way, I'm not sure how I proceed from here. I would glady use goldcard helper app in order to create a working goldcard but this isn't possible (or is it?) as there's nothing installed on the phone and it just boots to hboot every time.
Is it possible to use revolutionary to re-install a custom hboot and then a custom ROM, and start the process again? I've just attempted this and revolutionary doesn't see the device.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Fixable, not that easy though...
Have a look here, same problem as you. Post 11 explains how to make a gold card on the Pc with a card reader.
Also a few posts here about how to make a goldcard on the PC, so have a look for them.
Keep in mind some cards just dont work as goldcards.
Which stock Sensation XE rom has the least amount of bloatware?
The question pretty much sums it up. I just got a Sensation XE, Hong Kong model. It has a lot of crap software on it: youni sms, xda assistant, 通通电话，baidu, kuwo player, and all this other Chinese crap. I hate Chinese software with passion. If skynet was/is real, I believe it would be running a Chinese OS. Chinese software naturally tries to take over your computer or phone.
I want to switch to the stock rom with the least amount of junk on it. If it also has a good Chinese/English keyboard with handwriting input that is a plus.
Also, just to make sure I'm on the right track, this is what should be done before I can change roms, right?
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom
typci said:
Which stock Sensation XE rom has the least amount of bloatware?
The question pretty much sums it up. I just got a Sensation XE, Hong Kong model. It has a lot of crap software on it: youni sms, xda assistant, 通通电话，baidu, kuwo player, and all this other Chinese crap. I hate Chinese software with passion. If skynet was/is real, I believe it would be running a Chinese OS. Chinese software naturally tries to take over your computer or phone.
I want to switch to the stock rom with the least amount of junk on it. If it also has a good Chinese/English keyboard with handwriting input that is a plus.
Also, just to make sure I'm on the right track, this is what should be done before I can change roms, right?
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom
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the steps are fine ..but 3rd step is not required ...and 2)better have 4EXT recovery ..its better imho and between 4 and 5 there might be one more step ..which can only be decided after you told the current rom you are having (if running gb now ..for ICS you need to flash 3.32/3.33 firmware ..then ROM)
as for the ROM ..for simple STOCK like and fully customized with bloat removed ..try ARHD, insert coin or Elegancia
Hi,
If you go through the steps you mentioned:
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod (Try to get a PG58IMG.zip version of it, saves having to fastboot flash it)
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom
You could stop at step3 and manuall delete stuff off the ROM you have. OR, what I'd probably do), and as mentioned you can skip step 3 if you're installing a new ROM. Go for a WWE (World Wide English) RUU if you want to keep completely Stock, you can then run ROMcleaner to remove some redundant crap.
Look for something like: RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.5_Radio_11.69. 3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_246089_signed.exe
It's ICS with Sense 3.6. The 401 in the above means it's WWE and will either need SuperCID (11111111) or HTC__001, it's completely unbranded.
You can find ROMcleaner at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217664
Thanks for the replies. I know I can root and then uninstall system apps. I don't really like doing that because you just don't know what else has been done to the rom. This Hong Kong rom won't let me use stock SMS (I know how to select default SMS program, it doesn't work on this rom) and doesn't have stock browser (it has some chinese version of Opera), is asking me if I want to invite my contacts to join all kinds of stupid networks, gets involved with my text messages, has some Chinese antivirus that keeps complaining, and all kinds of other crap. It's the worst rom I've ever seen. The WWE appears to be what I'm looking for. It's unbranded and shouldn't have carrier or region specific stuff. Youtube and other apps that don't ask me questions I can deal with.
I want root, for all of it's obvious benefits. I usually run stock, rooted and custom kernal with GPU overclock. But I'm not so sure I like sense, but I want to try a cleaner rom before I decide on sense.
I'm guessing I don't need to do the OTA update before I start the process. I also saw there were some special procedures for the latest ICS. I'll deal with that bridge when I get there. For now I just need a clean rom that doesn't bombard me with useless Chinese crap.
typci said:
Thanks for the replies. I know I can root and then uninstall system apps. I don't really like doing that because you just don't know what else has been done to the rom. This Hong Kong rom won't let me use stock SMS (I know how to select default SMS program, it doesn't work on this rom) or doesn't have stock browser (it has some chinese version of Opera), is asking me if I want to invite my contacts to join all kinds of stupid networks, gets involved with my text messages, has some Chinese antivirus that keeps complaining, and all kinds of other crap. It's the worst rom I've ever seen. The WWE appears to be what I'm looking for. It's unbranded and shouldn't have carrier or region specific stuff. Youtube and other apps that don't ask me questions I can deal with.
I want root, for all of it's obvious benefits. I usually run stock, rooted and custom kernal with GPU overclock. But I'm not so sure I like sense, but I want to try a cleaner rom before I decide on sense.
I'm guessing I don't need to do the OTA update before I start the process. I saw there were some special procedures for the latest ICS. I'll deal with that bridge when I get there. For now I just need a clean gingerbread that doesn't bombard me with useless Chinese crap.
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There are a few WWE GB ROMs out there, the one I mentioned is pretty slick as it's ICS which seems to work better IMHO.
The following is mentioned in post 1776 and there abouts in the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Pyramid
The OP has filefactory as the repository but it never worked for me so I gave up on it, looks like others had the same issue.
Just get a Europe one xxx.401.xxx. Avoid 1.24 if you want to go through OTA updates, I had issues with that, might have been me but .....
The ROMcleaner thing I mentioned is pretty good at removing the HTC extra stuff.
Of course, there are a few very nice custom ROMs out there. I was using Virtuous Inquisition (AOSP look and feel based on Sense but de-sensed as much as possible). I've not tried ARHD/IC and some of the others for a long time so can't comment on them.
Have fun and GL on your quest.
EDIT:
P.S. after applying the RUU you'll need to re-install CWM (again easiest was is if you have a PG58IMG.zip version of it) and then apply the root. It looks like the best root at the moment is SuperSU (reading some posts here from EddyOS).
Thanks again. I'm downloading:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R2_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_253443_signed.exe
Now that I look again the 3.33 version is available, I probably should have downloaded that.
I've already got: ADB drivers, HTC Sync, HTC driver, java, pg58img(recovery.img), CMW 5.0.2.0, revolutionary-0.4pre4, su-2.3.63-efgh, and the unbrick stuff in case something goes wrong. Once I finished downloading the firmware I should be ready to go. I'll double check that all the files are good, re-read all the instructional threads, and then get started. My phone doesn't have a warranty, so I have to make sure everything is done correctly the first time.
I also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Will I need to flash this as well?
HTC phones are so much more complicated compared to the other phones I've rooted and flashed. On my Huawei phone you plugged the phone in to the computer, copied two files, and you were rooted and had CWM installed.
typci said:
Thanks again. I'm downloading:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R2_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_253443_signed.exe
Now that I look again the 3.33 version is available, I probably should have downloaded that.
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The 3.32 contains the 1.27.0000 HBOOT which can be unlocked (just done it myself). The 3.33 contains 1.29.0000 which at the moment cannot be unlocked.
As you're already S-OFF it probably doesn't make much difference. I'm on 3.32 at the moment, I don't know what the differences are between 3.32 & 3.33, I assume minor bug fixes.
I've already got: ADB drivers, HTC Sync, HTC driver, java, pg58img(recovery.img), CMW 5.0.2.0, revolutionary-0.4pre4, su-2.3.63-efgh, and the unbrick stuff in case something goes wrong. Once I finished downloading the firmware I should be ready to go. I'll double check that all the files are good, re-read all the instructional threads, and then get started. My phone doesn't have a warranty, so I have to make sure everything is done correctly the first time.
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Unless you go back to HBOOT 1.18.00 or earlier revolutionary can't help to S-OFF, as you're already S-OFF you shouldn't need it.
Does the PG58IMG.zip you mention contain CWM 5.0.2.0 ?, I usually keep a copy about called PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip, then change the name when I want to install it. The reason I ask is that PG58IMG.zip is a generic name and can be used for many things. You'll need to pop the uSD card when it asks you to reboot.
As far as SU is concerned, look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Will I need to flash this as well?
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No the RUU is self contained and includes the firmware/radio. You might want to install HBOOT 1.27.0011 afterwards, IRC it allows fastboot commands. I think it's in that thread.
HTC phones are so much more complicated compared to the other phones I've rooted and flashed. On my Huawei phone you plugged the phone in to the computer, copied two files, and you were rooted and had CWM installed.
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I know HTC seemed to have created hassles. I had an early Sensation and waiting for someone to work out how to S-OFF was a real pain.
GL
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REMEMBER to take a nandroid backup before you start, just in case ! Also remember that nandroid backups don't include HBOOT or Radio so if you need to revert you'd need to get them. Take a note of the existing baseband/radio & HBOOT.
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Does the PG58IMG.zip you mention contain CWM 5.0.2.0 ?, I usually keep a copy about called PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip, then change the name when I want to install it. The reason I ask is that PG58IMG.zip is a generic name and can be used for many things. You'll need to pop the uSD card when it asks you to reboot
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I found the PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip file you were talking about. I like that idea better.
gol_n_dal said:
REMEMBER to take a nandroid backup before you start, just in case ! Also remember that nandroid backups don't include HBOOT or Radio so if you need to revert you'd need to get them. Take a note of the existing baseband/radio & HBOOT.
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Good point. I'll add that to the list of steps so I don't forget.
1) Setup ADB/fastboot
2) Get S-off
3) Install Clockwork Mod
4) Backup via CWM!!!!
5) Get permanent root
6) Write super cid
7) Change Stock Rom
Unfortunately the rom didn't download correctly, so looks like I won't be installing the rom tonight.
typci said:
I found the PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip file you were talking about. I like that idea better.
Good point. I'll add that to the list of steps so I don't forget.
1) Setup ADB/fastboot
2) Backup via ADB!!!!
3) Get S-off
4) Install Clockwork Mod
5) Backup via CWM!!!!
6) Get permanent root
7) Write super cid
8) Change Stock Rom
Unfortunately the rom didn't download correctly, so looks like I won't be installing the rom tonight.
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The nandroid backup is via ClockworkMod, not certain what you're backing up through ADB/fastboot. Guess you could get Radio/Recovery etc. Never tried it myself, I like a simple life
There is no point applying SuperSU until after you have installed the new Stock ROM. You can change the CID directly with fastboot, it doesn't need root for that.
Shame about the download, at least the steps look about right.
Eek, I thought you already had S-OFF ? What HBOOT are you on at the moment ? If it's 1.18.0000 or earlier revolutionary.io is perfect, if it's later it's a different process.
Note that when you install the new stock rom via RUUxxxx.exe, it'll splat the custom recovery so it'll need to be re-applied.
Umm, I booted into HBOOT to get my HBOOT version and at the top of the screen it says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.008
RADIO-10.11.9007.15_M
That mean I already had S-OFF, right? Well that was easy.
Actually the phone was smuggled into China to avoid taxes. The sellers probably had to get S-OFF to put a Chinese language rom on there. Which also would explain all the extra bloatware, probably was installed by the same people.
Also, I wasn't able to pull the images through ADB. Have to wait until after rooted.
UPDATE: Installed CWM, backing up now, then root. So far so good. I'll probably have to settle for using Titanium Backup to remove the unwanted apps for now. The second try at downloading the RUU also failed.
UPDATE: Rooted, through it probably was already rooted. Also checked the CID and it was already 11111111. Thanks Chinese smugglers. You did all the work for me. Now to finish uninstalling all the crap you put on my phone.
So actually, the only work I did was install the SU and backup my system.
Nice to see it going smoothly for you, and remember if you want to install ics, you need to flash a ics firmware 3.32 or 3.33. Or you'll be in a boot loop.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
typci said:
Umm, I booted into HBOOT to get my HBOOT version and at the top of the screen it says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.008
RADIO-10.11.9007.15_M
That mean I already had S-OFF, right? Well that was easy.
Actually the phone was smuggled into China to avoid taxes. The sellers probably had to get S-OFF to put a Chinese language rom on there. Which also would explain all the extra bloatware, probably was installed by the same people.
Also, I wasn't able to pull the images through ADB. Have to wait until after rooted.
UPDATE: Installed CWM, backing up now, then root. So far so good. I'll probably have to settle for using Titanium Backup to remove the unwanted apps for now. The second try at downloading the RUU also failed.
UPDATE: Rooted, through it probably was already rooted. Also checked the CID and it was already 11111111. Thanks Chinese smugglers. You did all the work for me. Now to finish uninstalling all the crap you put on my phone.
So actually, the only work I did was install the SU and backup my system.
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LOL
As you say that was easy.
There are other sites that you can download 3.32.401 from as it's fairly common, have a look.
As you have a nandroid backup that you can recover back to if needed you can also try ROMcleaner.
I'm going to try a Jelly Bean ROM tomorrow so my nandroid backup will be vital )
A really nice fairly lightweight ROM is Virtuous Inquisition. As I said it's AOSP look and feel but has Sense backend, it's been de-sensed as much as possible.
Anyway Have Fun.
flare4000 said:
Nice to see it going smoothly for you, and remember if you want to install ics, you need to flash a ics firmware 3.32 or 3.33. Or you'll be in a boot loop.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
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I downloaded 3.32 Europe RUU. I plan to install that tonight after work.
typci said:
I downloaded 3.32 Europe RUU. I plan to install that tonight after work.
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The RUU will contain everything you need and update firmware, Radio, Recovery, HBOOT, ..... and of course the ROM.
Remember it'll flatten the ROM so all saved messages, WiFi details etc. will be lost.
If for some reason you need to revert back to your existing ROM you'll need to downgrade the firmware to 1.17.0008, including the radio. I doubt you'll bother though when you're on 3.32.
help
Does Anyone Have
RUU PYRAMID hTC Asia WWE 1.77.708.148
???
rafael1369 said:
Does Anyone Have
RUU PYRAMID hTC Asia WWE 1.77.708.148
???
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1. Don't double post, you posted this somewhere else as well.
2. Go and look in Football's Shipped ROM Collection thread.
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help
I know but it's urgent
how I can upgrade my frimware to3.33.x???
I have install dark forest without upgrade my frimware but my device still in htc logo
s-on
with touch recovery
and rooted
please help mee
If it's that urgent you should spend time familiarize yourself with the search button. There is Asskicker's guide how to flash roms with s-on in the general forum. Plus I gave you a link to RUU's in the other thread you posted in.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
matekaneve said:
If it's that urgent you should spend time familiarize yourself with the search button. There is Asskicker's guide how to flash roms with s-on in the general forum. Plus I gave you a link to RUU's in the other thread you posted in.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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Hi
I dont understand what u saied??
What can I do?
I examined most if not all Boot Loop related items in XDA-Developers, as well as other sources. Although there are lots of suggestions, I cannot find one that relates to my specific situation. The last thing I want to do is make it worse. So, here's my story. I'll keep it brief, but concise.
I've had my Sensation 4G for a little over two years. Soon after purchase, I rooted it via the Revolutionary mechanism. Unfortunately (I think), I also opted for the Clockwork Mod. Unfortunately, I have not been able to do OTA updates, and find I'm still running 2.3.4.
I recently desired to purchase the HTC One for T-Mobile, and did so. I wanted to pass on my Sensation 4G to my sister. Therefore I needed to unroot it. I did weeks of reading about all the ways to do this. Early last week I attempted doing so by following the directions found here (http://kgs1992.com/ruu-guide/). I used the PG58IMG file found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767#2). The file selected was Firmware 3.33 Universal: (http://d-h.st/SuC). I followed the directions precisely. All appeared to run properly, and appeared to end with successful messages. At the end of the instructions it states "If you experience a boot loop, repeat 4.4.2 again." I did that several times. I still have the boot loop.
I started the process with this...
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M
eMCC-boot
Jun 2 2011.22:31:39
HBOOT
(VOL UP) to previous item
(VOL DOWN to next item
(POWER) to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Following afore-mentioned process it says...
-Firmware-3.33-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24a. 3504.31-M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
That brings me to my big question. What do I do now? I had hoped to retain my contacts and applications. I'd like to first attempt ways to fix it and still salvage what's on the phone, but ultimately I just need the phone to work. I should also mention that I've downloaded the following two files. My next attempt was going to execute the top one, but I don't know the status of the phone after doing so. Can anyone help me? Are there other things I should try first?
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14_Radio_11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2_release_256085_signed.exe
RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_signed.exe
Micalee said:
I examined most if not all Boot Loop related items in XDA-Developers, as well as other sources. Although there are lots of suggestions, I cannot find one that relates to my specific situation. The last thing I want to do is make it worse. So, here's my story. I'll keep it brief, but concise.
I've had my Sensation 4G for a little over two years. Soon after purchase, I rooted it via the Revolutionary mechanism. Unfortunately (I think), I also opted for the Clockwork Mod. Unfortunately, I have not been able to do OTA updates, and find I'm still running 2.3.4.
I recently desired to purchase the HTC One for T-Mobile, and did so. I wanted to pass on my Sensation 4G to my sister. Therefore I needed to unroot it. I did weeks of reading about all the ways to do this. Early last week I attempted doing so by following the directions found here (http://kgs1992.com/ruu-guide/). I used the PG58IMG file found here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767#2). The file selected was Firmware 3.33 Universal: (http://d-h.st/SuC). I followed the directions precisely. All appeared to run properly, and appeared to end with successful messages. At the end of the instructions it states "If you experience a boot loop, repeat 4.4.2 again." I did that several times. I still have the boot loop.
I started the process with this...
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M
eMCC-boot
Jun 2 2011.22:31:39
HBOOT
(VOL UP) to previous item
(VOL DOWN to next item
(POWER) to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Following afore-mentioned process it says...
-Firmware-3.33-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24a. 3504.31-M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
That brings me to my big question. What do I do now? I had hoped to retain my contacts and applications. I'd like to first attempt ways to fix it and still salvage what's on the phone, but ultimately I just need the phone to work. I should also mention that I've downloaded the following two files. My next attempt was going to execute the top one, but I don't know the status of the phone after doing so. Can anyone help me? Are there other things I should try first?
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14_Radio_11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2_release_256085_signed.exe
RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_signed.exe
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You will probably have to wipe the data partition, and therefore delete your contacts and apps (but if your contacts are saved on your google account they will be restored).
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Do you have access to the recovery? from there you can flash a ROM and do a fresh install. I got that problem when I upgraded to the newer firmware, and I just flashed the ROM, and then everything worked fine.
astar26 said:
You will probably have to wipe the data partition, and therefore delete your contacts and apps (but if your contacts are saved on your google account they will be restored).
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Do you have access to the recovery? from there you can flash a ROM and do a fresh install. I got that problem when I upgraded to the newer firmware, and I just flashed the ROM, and then everything worked fine.
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I'm not sure I know what the data partition is. I can get to all my apps via play.google.com. I took full Titanium Backups, so maybe that'll be an option. Those backups were copied to my laptop.
As to Recovery, I can access it, but cannot put anything on the sd card as I do not have access to it. Apparently I can only do things via ADB.
I was just reading "A must read for those noobs who want to enjoy ICS". Perhaps there is a solution. There are apparently conflicts with Hboot versions and ICS or something. I just found that, so I'm still looking into that. I don't know how to deal with only Hboot.
Micalee said:
I'm not sure I know what the data partition is. I can get to all my apps via play.google.com. I took full Titanium Backups, so maybe that'll be an option. Those backups were copied to my laptop.
As to Recovery, I can access it, but cannot put anything on the sd card as I do not have access to it. Apparently I can only do things via ADB.
I was just reading "A must read for those noobs who want to enjoy ICS". Perhaps there is a solution. There are apparently conflicts with Hboot versions and ICS or something. I just found that, so I'm still looking into that. I don't know how to deal with only Hboot.
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You can connect your MicroSD card via another phone to the PC, and also use the "adb push" command to push the ROM files to the root of the microSD card. Also, some recoveries allow mounting the SD card to the PC like doing it when the phone is booted, as an external drive, check for it in the recovery.
To move the ROM files to the SD card:
put the files in the folder where ADB is located
On command line type: "adb push rom.zip /sdcard/rom.zip"
Where rom.zip is the name of the rom file you are going to flash. this should work, here is a full guide to help you pushing the file via ADB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
Good luck
astar26 said:
You can connect your MicroSD card via another phone to the PC, and also use the "adb push" command to push the ROM files to the root of the microSD card. Also, some recoveries allow mounting the SD card to the PC like doing it when the phone is booted, as an external drive, check for it in the recovery.
To move the ROM files to the SD card:
put the files in the folder where ADB is located
On command line type: "adb push rom.zip /sdcard/rom.zip"
Where rom.zip is the name of the rom file you are going to flash. this should work, here is a full guide to help you pushing the file via ADB: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667929
Good luck
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That certainly sounds doable. I went to the link you provided. I'm not sure how pushing the rom.zip to the sdcard and doing the recovery via the phone's recovery is different than via the adb command as done earlier. The adb command process seemed to work correctly, except for the resulting boot loop. Apparently I still need to determine which rom.zip will leave me with a function phone. The only other difference in what I read at the link you provided was to do the various ["Factory Reset", "Wipe Cache Partition", and "Wipe Dalvik Cache]" commands, which I have not done. I need to determine whether those commands are necessary in my case. Thank you for your contribution.
What's happens here is that you have placed ice cream sandwich firmware with a gingerbread Rom. Gingerbread doesn't support it and as such won't boot. If you want to regain access to everything again the reflash 1.17 firmware from the thread. Then your Rom should boot up. Then jump to recovery and make a full nandroid back up. Then re-flash the ics 3.33 universal firmware and then run one of the ics ruu's you downloaded. That will make the phone have a fresh install of ics and stock HTC sense unrooted
don't try to s-on again as their is no real point to it. It's not going back for warrenty so what's the concern eh?
Good luck pal
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Tapatalk 2
Micalee said:
That certainly sounds doable. I went to the link you provided. I'm not sure how pushing the rom.zip to the sdcard and doing the recovery via the phone's recovery is different than via the adb command as done earlier. The adb command process seemed to work correctly, except for the resulting boot loop. Apparently I still need to determine which rom.zip will leave me with a function phone. The only other difference in what I read at the link you provided was to do the various ["Factory Reset", "Wipe Cache Partition", and "Wipe Dalvik Cache]" commands, which I have not done. I need to determine whether those commands are necessary in my case. Thank you for your contribution.
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If you want you should backup via recovery, but wiping the phone after is necessary. if you managed to push the ROM to the SD-card, you can normally flash. but use a ICS (or newer) ROM, that supports the firmware.
In contrast to what heavy_metal_man said, you can do a nandroid backup as it is, as the files are still there. but you don't have much to do with it.
Edit - If you need any help doing it step by step - I'm here to help, just say where you are stuck on the guide (or just explain)
heavy_metal_man said:
What's happens here is that you have placed ice cream sandwich firmware with a gingerbread Rom. Gingerbread doesn't support it and as such won't boot. If you want to regain access to everything again the reflash 1.17 firmware from the thread. Then your Rom should boot up. Then jump to recovery and make a full nandroid back up. Then re-flash the ics 3.33 universal firmware and then run one of the ics ruu's you downloaded. That will make the phone have a fresh install of ics and stock HTC sense unrooted
don't try to s-on again as their is no real point to it. It's not going back for warrenty so what's the concern eh?
Good luck pal
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks heavy_metal_man for that information. In the mean time, while waiting for another suggestion, I decided to try a different rom. That was due to the comments I'd seen about conflicts between Hboot and ICS. So, just for the heck of it I went through whole routine, using ROM V3.12. After doing so (twice), the phone booted! Amazingly, other than thinking it's 1970, it appears to be identical to what it was before I ever did anything. It's still running V2.3.4 of Android, and Sense V3.0. I don't recall which version of Sense was there before. After it booted, I shut it down again and put it in Recovery mode. There have been a number of changes there. Now it says...
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.23.0000
RADIO-11.19.3504.29.2
OpenADSP-v01.6.0.2226.00.1227
eMMC-boot
Dec 26 2011.12:14:25
Does any of this information affect or change your suggestion in any way? I'd still like to get ICS on this thing so the latest is available for when I give it to my sister. I wonder what will happen if I attempt OTA? By the way, it still has Revolutionary CWM V4.0.1.4 on it.
Micalee said:
Thanks heavy_metal_man for that information. In the mean time, while waiting for another suggestion, I decided to try a different rom. That was due to the comments I'd seen about conflicts between Hboot and ICS. So, just for the heck of it I went through whole routine, using ROM V3.12. After doing so (twice), the phone booted! Amazingly, other than thinking it's 1970, it appears to be identical to what it was before I ever did anything. It's still running V2.3.4 of Android, and Sense V3.0. I don't recall which version of Sense was there before. After it booted, I shut it down again and put it in Recovery mode. There have been a number of changes there. Now it says...
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.23.0000
RADIO-11.19.3504.29.2
OpenADSP-v01.6.0.2226.00.1227
eMMC-boot
Dec 26 2011.12:14:25
Does any of this information affect or change your suggestion in any way? I'd still like to get ICS on this thing so the latest is available for when I give it to my sister. I wonder what will happen if I attempt OTA? By the way, it still has Revolutionary CWM V4.0.1.4 on it.
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you just used a ruu.exe from pc and restored everything to stock condition
but how you were able to keep custom recovery(cwm V4.0.1.4)
when you flashed the 3.33 firmware you could just install a custom ics rom
because with 3.33 firmware the gb rom you had it would never booted
about OTA i assume nothing will happen as long as you have cwm recovery installed
you must have the stock recovery
Well, since you flashed a new rom you can disregard my first suggestion and go straight for running the ics ruu you have. Ota updates will not work if you dont have the stock recovery. But the ruu will give you it so ota will work, but the updates will be for the cid of the rom you flashed. So flash a WWE rom to make sure you get any updates, but at this point their will be few if any.
Aside from that you will be all sorted pal
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Thanks again heavy_metal_man. It wasn't that I ignored your suggestion, I tried the second (V3.12) Rom before I had seen it. As for your last entry, I was following it until you hit me with the WWE reference. As for the V3.12 Rom I used, there was a direct MIB match, and the CID used was cid******, so a direct match was not necessary as far as I can determine. I could have edited the txt file and inserted my actual CID however. Also, was your comment about "the ics ruu I have", in reference to the two RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS...etc. files I mentioned that I had already downloaded? Running one of those will be a new experience. I'll run the latest. If that works, I'll be a happy camper. I've learned a lot, but I have a long way to go.
Micalee said:
Thanks again heavy_metal_man. It wasn't that I ignored your suggestion, I tried the second (V3.12) Rom before I had seen it. As for your last entry, I was following it until you hit me with the WWE reference. As for the V3.12 Rom I used, there was a direct MIB match, and the CID used was cid******, so a direct match was not necessary as far as I can determine. I could have edited the txt file and inserted my actual CID however. Also, was your comment about "the ics ruu I have", in reference to the two RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS...etc. files I mentioned that I had already downloaded? Running one of those will be a new experience. I'll run the latest. If that works, I'll be a happy camper. I've learned a lot, but I have a long way to go.
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ah sorry, getting ahead of myself with terminology here WWE stand for world wide English. most unbranded phones run on world wide English roms, and if people are downgrading/upgrading they tend to want unbranded as they will get official htc updates faster
as far as cid`s are concerned they dont really matter as you are s-off and the phone will accept any ruu (rom update utility) you give it. one note of caution though is you have select a t-mobileus ruu and they are ment to be for the tmobile sensation 4g. if you dont have the tmobus 4g it may give you some issues with the radio, meaning you may lose phone signal. ( im not 100% sure but caution is advised )
if you dont have a sensation 4g then download and run this one here. im pretty confident that its a stock ice cream sandwich unbranded rom
Running the RUU is simple enough, just boot the phone into your stock 2.3.4 rom and turn on usb debugging from settings for good measure. Then connect the phone to the pc via the usb cable and then run the RUU. it will connnect to the phone and confirm the phone is the correct model i believe, then it will confirm this is what you want to do. select yes and let it work its magic. its pretty straight forward they phone may reboot several times, this is normal. just dont disconnect the battery or the usb cable and you will be fine. should be done in ten minutes tops
good luck pal
I made it through the RUU process, but not without some difficulty. When I ran the RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14 version, it died with an Error 155. Fortunately it left everything intact. Then I ran the older RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1 non-ICS version. It got the same error. I think these errors must somehow be due to the peculiar results from flashing the PG58IMG file earlier. Once again, it left everything intact. I tried the RUU ICS 3.32 version one more time, except this time I put the phone in flashboot mode first. Curiously, the RUU screen that came up thought it was updating a later version than what was actually on the phone, but IT RAN... all the way through to a successful finish. I was stunned. Now the phone reports...
-Firmware-3.33-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24a. 3504.31-M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
The entire process left my SD card intact as well. Amazing. It still says S-OFF as you expected. I may or may not attempt turning S-On again.
One comment I'd like to make about xda-developers. There is an amazing amount of information here. The biggest problem I've encountered is trying to figure out if I'm looking at, or have found, the latest information. Some times I'll find something that looks pertinent, only to find that I'm on page 2 of a 114 page thread, and the information I'm looking at is completely obsolete. It's tough for a noob to decipher it all. Anyway, thanks again for everyone's assistance. I think this is a proper place to terminate this particular thread. Now I'll start looking for the latest information on rooting my new HTC ONE. At least I have a fall back phone in my newly restored Sensation 4G. I'm not sure I'm in love the ONE yet, so perhaps I'll take it back. I'm within my 14 day return window.
I'm glad your sorted pal the threads can be a bit out of date, maintenance of information is not really regulated but as always if people are unsure just ask, quoting the info you have and what you think is the case
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Tapatalk 2
Micalee said:
I made it through the RUU process, but not without some difficulty. When I ran the RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14 version, it died with an Error 155. Fortunately it left everything intact. Then I ran the older RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1 non-ICS version. It got the same error. I think these errors must somehow be due to the peculiar results from flashing the PG58IMG file earlier. Once again, it left everything intact. I tried the RUU ICS 3.32 version one more time, except this time I put the phone in flashboot mode first. Curiously, the RUU screen that came up thought it was updating a later version than what was actually on the phone, but IT RAN... all the way through to a successful finish. I was stunned. Now the phone reports...
-Firmware-3.33-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24a. 3504.31-M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
The entire process left my SD card intact as well. Amazing. It still says S-OFF as you expected. I may or may not attempt turning S-On again.
One comment I'd like to make about xda-developers. There is an amazing amount of information here. The biggest problem I've encountered is trying to figure out if I'm looking at, or have found, the latest information. Some times I'll find something that looks pertinent, only to find that I'm on page 2 of a 114 page thread, and the information I'm looking at is completely obsolete. It's tough for a noob to decipher it all. Anyway, thanks again for everyone's assistance. I think this is a proper place to terminate this particular thread. Now I'll start looking for the latest information on rooting my new HTC ONE. At least I have a fall back phone in my newly restored Sensation 4G. I'm not sure I'm in love the ONE yet, so perhaps I'll take it back. I'm within my 14 day return window.
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actually are you sure that you flashed the ruu.exe correctly?
you still have the patched hboot and on top of the screen it still says firmware 3.33 which is the patched one
don't attempt to S-ON.probably you will brick the device
after ruu installation your bootloader should say relocked or locked on top of the screen
edit:if i remember well error 155 means a connection issue
rzr86 said:
actually are you sure that you flashed the ruu.exe correctly?
you still have the patched hboot and on top of the screen it still says firmware 3.33 which is the patched one
don't attempt to S-ON.probably you will brick the device
after ruu installation your bootloader should say relocked or locked on top of the screen
edit:if i remember well error 155 means a connection issue
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Flashed? All I did was run the program. It did whatever it did. I think the 3.33 was somehow left over from flashing a PG58IMG I'd gotten from here>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767#2. That failed as explained earlier in this thread. I figured that running the RUU would overwrite that failure, and I'm surprised it didn't. All I care is that I'm now getting OTA updates correctly. Yeah, I won't be trying to S-ON. I've thought about rerunning the RUU (3.32) again, but for now I'm going to just leave well enough alone.
I forgot to mention. This information was in the documentation for the RUU
ERROR [155~159]: IMAGE ERROR
One of these error messages will appear when you use the incorrect RUU to update and the image file size is larger than the Flash ROM size. In this case, download the correct RUU version and try again.
One last note. I returned the HTC ONE, and have reactivated the Sensation 4g which this thread is about. The HTC ONE hardware is wonderful, but I didn't like all the HTC ONE software "features" you can't turn off. Maybe I'll jump ship and go with the Samsung Galaxy S4. In the mean time, this Sensation 4G is okay.
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Flashed? All I did was run the program. It did whatever it did. I think the 3.33 was somehow left over from flashing a PG58IMG I'd gotten from here>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767#2. That failed as explained earlier in this thread. I figured that running the RUU would overwrite that failure, and I'm surprised it didn't. All I care is that I'm now getting OTA updates correctly. Yeah, I won't be trying to S-ON. I've thought about rerunning the RUU (3.32) again, but for now I'm going to just leave well enough alone.
I forgot to mention. This information was in the documentation for the RUU
ERROR [155~159]: IMAGE ERROR
One of these error messages will appear when you use the incorrect RUU to update and the image file size is larger than the Flash ROM size. In this case, download the correct RUU version and try again.
One last note. I returned the HTC ONE, and have reactivated the Sensation 4g which this thread is about. The HTC ONE hardware is wonderful, but I didn't like all the HTC ONE software "features" you can't turn off. Maybe I'll jump ship and go with the Samsung Galaxy S4. In the mean time, this Sensation 4G is okay.
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exactly the firmware 3.33 and the 1.27.1100 hboot version are from 3.33 universal firmware zip(from the thread you mentioned)
but as long as you are on S-OFF you can use any ruu.exe if you are also supercid
When the PG58IMG flash failed, I assumed at that time that it failed completely, and that no part of it actually worked. I'm too much of a noob to understand the pieces, or elements of the phone's software vs. firmware. I know the difference of course, but not as they relate to this phone, and certainly not as they relate to all the various flashes or other 'fixes' or other such mechanisms I see here on xda-developers.
If I get the nerve to attempt it, is there a way to get everything to a fully legitimate 'stock' situation? That is, just in case I upgrade to another phone again and want to sell this Sensation 4G? For example, I wonder what would be the result of a factory reset at this point? I realize it'll wipe everything out of course, but I wouldn't care.
Micalee said:
When the PG58IMG flash failed, I assumed at that time that it failed completely, and that no part of it actually worked. I'm too much of a noob to understand the pieces, or elements of the phone's software vs. firmware. I know the difference of course, but not as they relate to this phone, and certainly not as they relate to all the various flashes or other 'fixes' or other such mechanisms I see here on xda-developers.
If I get the nerve to attempt it, is there a way to get everything to a fully legitimate 'stock' situation? That is, just in case I upgrade to another phone again and want to sell this Sensation 4G? For example, I wonder what would be the result of a factory reset at this point? I realize it'll wipe everything out of course, but I wouldn't care.
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A factory reset only deletes the data partition and cache, not any other partition. There are ROMs that are based on stock (and even stock). By fully legitimate 'stock' situation I believe you mean S-On and every thing stock. There are guies for that in the general and development forums.