[Q] Noob question: Flashing an OTA update via CW Recovery? - HTC Sensation

As the title says. I did a search & came across a Nexus S post that said: You can flash an OTA update but you will lose root.
Just wanted to know if this is true for the Sensation. Thanks in advance.
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mzmo said:
As the title says. I did a search & came across a Nexus S post that said: You can flash an OTA update but you will lose root.
Just wanted to know if this is true for the Sensation. Thanks in advance.
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No it will not work for sensation.
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Oh alright. Mind me asking why?
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Because you need stock recovery to install OTA.
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mzmo said:
Oh alright. Mind me asking why?
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Because of the way stock recovery is setup, and the way HTC formats their update.zip files.
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Oh so basically It's different from phone maker to phone maker. Thanks for ur replies!
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Yes you can.
When downloading, select install later.
Some can then be installed simply by using CWM. E.g. the latest security update.
Others, you need to put the stock recovery on first. See here.
Install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip in CWM again to get root back.

Related

2.3.4 OTA_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.45.531.1-1.29.531.2_P

TMO US OTA Now available for download.
http://fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.45.531.1-1.29.531.2_P_release_208884g0xcvwhujbb41c3b.zip
Edit: DO NOT FLASH IF YOU WANT TO KEEP ROOT.
Flashed and want root back? Look Here
Six6Sicks said:
TMO US OTA Now available for download.
http://www.mediafire.com/?7sken3fd04tn57t
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thanks brother.
Edit: Hmm im the first huh
Anyway we can get the updated radio for TMOUS Sensation?
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Thanks very much..
Is this rooted already?
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xl DIGITAL lx said:
Anyway we can get the updated radio for TMOUS Sensation?
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+10 for the new (?) Radio and RIL...AND why is there two version numbers in thread title?
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ronaldramsayii said:
Is this rooted already?
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It's OTA, how can it be rooted?
ronaldramsayii said:
Is this rooted already?
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No, it's just the OTA update.
ronaldramsayii said:
is this rooted already?
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no, do not try to flash this.
Dacoit said:
no, do not try to flash this.
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Why not?
gcng said:
Why not?
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If you want to keep root don't flash. If you don't care about that then flash away
lightninbug said:
why is there two version numbers in thread title?
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It's the update to : 1.29.531.2
Lol nvm folks I just seen the file size on it. I thought it was a full ROM update, but I assumed wrong evidently. Thanks for the quick replies though lol
lightninbug said:
+10 for the new (?) Radio and RIL...AND why is there two version numbers in thread title?
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2 versions as the lower one is the prerequisite version needed to get it. Radio is the same as the European version
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hmm...
I'm feeling adventurous...
why don't I;
1- flash this from the op
2- flash cwm 4.0.1.4
3- flash su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
just to see what happens?
gcng said:
hmm...
I'm feeling adventurous...
why don't I;
1- flash this from the op
2- flash cwm 4.0.1.4
3- flash su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
just to see what happens?
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Someone in the General Forum on the 2.3.4 tmobile thread says that works, again u must be completely stock no root no custom recovery. (s-off) is ok.
I'm reverting my phone back to stock right now and going to do it.
Please if somebody flashed this test this Game and report back if it is working for you without problems: CORDY
Thank you in advance!
Download the package, unzip, look for firmware update. Unzip that, delete boot.img and hboot, and recovery. Zip it back up rename to pg58img and flash for all the firmware update.
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gcng said:
hmm...
I'm feeling adventurous...
why don't I;
1- flash this from the op
2- flash cwm 4.0.1.4
3- flash su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
just to see what happens?
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And what were the results sir? You get root back?
Jimmah555 said:
And what were the results sir? You get root back?
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hold on, can't do this on my work comp.
and pls don't call me sir.... makes me feel old...

Stock rom

so my computer crash and I don't have my stock ROM anymore or any of my files.......can any one provide Me with a Tmobile US stock ROM and radio? Plus I was on 2.3.3..... I'm planning on switching my phone for a new sensation
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Isn't there a thread with all RUUs in development section?
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1.29.531.2
http://81.89.105.12/~sensation/RUU_...00P_10.11.9007.15_M_release_193714_signed.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
Here's all of the Ruu files, the T Mobile stock is there.
Just looked up, lol, someone beat me to it.
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Yea sorry.....very limited time to look today.....need asap so I can do it straight from my phone without hunting
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Flipnfr3ak said:
Yea sorry.....very limited time to look today.....need asap so I can do it straight from my phone without hunting
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To my understanding RUU is an executable file that must be run from a pc. There is a flashable 2.3.4 OTA posted in developement. Flash in CWM Recovery.
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226085
I can't find one for 2.3.3 stock, but the link is for the T-Mobile version OTA.
Haha really? That's funny.....the only.thing I did from,a PC was the rooting part......everything else I thought I could do it from my phone lol. That explains.my battery drain lol
Rhiannon224 said:
To my understanding RUU is an executable file that must be run from a pc. There is a flashable 2.3.4 OTA posted in developement. Flash in CWM Recovery.
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1226085
I can't find one for 2.3.3 stock, but the link is for the T-Mobile version OTA.
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A stupid question but then again, i am a stupid person

I have seen this already on this forum but im too stupid to find it so here goes:
I would like to flash a custom rom now but then in a week/two weeks when htc rolls the official update to ics, id like to have the official htc update, how do i do that?
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Just flash the official update when it comes out, it will fully wipe the phone and bring it up to date with all the latest HTC bells&whistles.
Xxul said:
I have seen this already on this forum but im too stupid to find it so here goes:
I would like to flash a custom rom now but then in a week/two weeks when htc rolls the official update to ics, id like to have the official htc update, how do i do that?
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Just don't root stay on stock. Easy answer.
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Or I suppose you could flash a custom ROM now, and then, when HTC releases the official ICS ROM, restore your nandroid backup of the original HTC Rom, restore the apps using Titanium Backup, and then update using the official HTC update (which will be OTA I guess?).
That would work right?
jasminthoria said:
Just don't root stay on stock. Easy answer.
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The problem is sense crashers almost constantly, i cant take it anymore
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How to update HTC Sensation to ICS

Hi guys, I would like to know how to update my HTC Sensation from Android 2.3.3 to ICS ?
P/s: I don't want to root my phone n I haven't s-off my phone
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wilsonkok19996 said:
Hi guys, I would like to know how to update my HTC Sensation from Android 2.3.3 to ICS ?
P/s: I don't want to root my phone n I haven't s-off my phone
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afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
Menu->Settings->About Phone->Software Updates (check now) then download all the updates it offers
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matekaneve said:
Menu->Settings->About Phone->Software Updates (check now) then download all the updates it offers
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But it says no any update T.T
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zen888 said:
afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
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I can't get it
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Who is your service provider? You could maybe double check it with them if they released the ICS update at all. (they should have though... ) You could maybe reboot your device I give it a try again? Somebody more clever might help you out...
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afaik, I updated mine using the built in updater. no need to flash
I can't get it
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built in updater is the same I told you.
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And one more thing! You could also have a look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425 It is about RUU (Rom Update Utility). By using these you can update your device but you need to choose the right RUU for your device. Use this if you cannot get anywhere with your provider...
matekaneve said:
Who is your service provider? You could maybe double check it with them if they released the ICS update at all. (they should have though... ) You could maybe reboot your device I give it a try again? Somebody more clever might help you out...
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built in updater is the same I told you.
edit2:
And one more thing! You could also have a look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425 It is about RUU (Rom Update Utility). By using these you can update your device but you need to choose the right RUU for your device. Use this if you cannot get anywhere with your provider...
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Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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wilsonkok19996 said:
Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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yes you have to do
but when you S-OFF your device there is no need to use that thread.you can flash whatever rom you want
wilsonkok19996 said:
Do I need to s-off or root all those stuff ?
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The answer is written in the thread I gave you and set up by kgs1992. Read all that stuff just to make sure you are familiar with that you are going to do. :good:
Just be sure you're connected to wifi and check for updates, it will prompt you to install the latest software available for your phone and region
Yes. When you tap on the check now button, a window will appear where it tells you what you are going to download. And It's better to be connected to WiFi as it will download a bigger amount of update.
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[HELP] Volume+ with HTC Sensation

Hello guys, I'm new user here (long time reader) and I cannot get Volume+ to get working with my Sensation. When I installed the app it said that I have to go to Settings>Music Effects and tick Volume+ to get it working, however I cannot seem to find it. I'm running everything stock. Any help would be really appreciated.
Thanks!
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any help? :/
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th3_aivaras said:
any help? :/
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Hi,
If you are trying to increase the volumes,check THIS
will this work on stock rom?
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th3_aivaras said:
will this work on stock rom?
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Hi,
As with any changes you make to your phone.
Make a nandroid first.
Yes, I know, nandroid requires root, doesn't it?
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th3_aivaras said:
Yes, I know, nandroid requires root, doesn't it?
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if you have a custom recovery installed then boot to it and perform the nandroid

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