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Hi guys. I'm hoping my post hasn't broken any forum rules... but anyway, i am very new to android, and i'm still trying to read up on/learn about rooting a phone + flashing a ROM to it. I have a few questions that i'm hoping some experienced people could answer for me =]
1. Does my HTC sensation need to have a certain update before i can try archieve S-Off? (I'm on the Three network [UK] and my software number is 1.34.771.1)
2. How easy is it to brick a device? Im good with computers, and can follow instructions, but seeing as i have no past experience with android, i'm anxious to try flash new ROMs to my phone without insurance - as £500 for a new device would kill me... =P
3. When flashing a new custom ROM to my phone, what kind of 'wipe' do i need to perform? I've read a few articles, all of which say to perform different wipes.
4. I dont understand ' Radio Flashing' could someone kindly explain that to me please?
5. What exactly does CWM backup? =P
I hope i'm not wasting anyones time here, i have read through the articles for noobs, just need some clarification =]
Thanks for everyones time.
~Tbestie~
tbestie said:
Hi guys. I'm hoping my post hasn't broken any forum rules... but anyway, i am very new to android, and i'm still trying to read up on/learn about rooting a phone + flashing a ROM to it. I have a few questions that i'm hoping some experienced people could answer for me =]
1. Does my HTC sensation need to have a certain update before i can try archieve S-Off? (I'm on the Three network [UK] and my software number is 1.34.771.1)
2. How easy is it to brick a device? Im good with computers, and can follow instructions, but seeing as i have no past experience with android, i'm anxious to try flash new ROMs to my phone without insurance - as £500 for a new device would kill me... =P
3. When flashing a new custom ROM to my phone, what kind of 'wipe' do i need to perform? I've read a few articles, all of which say to perform different wipes.
4. I dont understand ' Radio Flashing' could someone kindly explain that to me please?
5. What exactly does CWM backup? =P
I hope i'm not wasting anyones time here, i have read through the articles for noobs, just need some clarification =]
Thanks for everyones time.
~Tbestie~
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1. As long as you are on Android 2.3.3 there shouldnt be a problem. 2.3.4 donesnt have a S=off just yet, i think
2. Bricking is actually very hard to do, if u follow instructions you should be good
3. all you need to wip is the system data, cache, and i reccomend wiping the battery status too
4. Radio flashing is chaning your radio number. this is actually a very easy process. Dont worry about this, all you do is put a zip on ur sd card, and the phone does the rest.
5. ClockWork Mod backs up quite literally everytrhing. Think "Macrium Reflect" for a PC. Or a "Ghost Backup" for a PC.
6. I just added this. don worry about wasting peoples time. We are here to help each other like a community. Let me know if u have any other questions.
I am following this thread, and when u reply i will answer you again. So feel free to ask any more questions.
If you feel like ur ready to root just go to the Development forum and see the 1st sticky thread. Or if u ask i will send u a few links on how to root.
Alankrut said:
1. As long as you are on Android 2.3.3 there shouldnt be a problem. 2.3.4 donesnt have a S=off just yet, i think
2. Bricking is actually very hard to do, if u follow instructions you should be good
3. all you need to wip is the system data, cache, and i reccomend wiping the battery status too
4. Radio flashing is chaning your radio number. this is actually a very easy process. Dont worry about this, all you do is put a zip on ur sd card, and the phone does the rest.
5. ClockWork Mod backs up quite literally everytrhing. Think "Macrium Reflect" for a PC. Or a "Ghost Backup" for a PC.
6. I just added this. don worry about wasting peoples time. We are here to help each other like a community. Let me know if u have any other questions.
I am following this thread, and when u reply i will answer you again. So feel free to ask any more questions.
If you feel like ur ready to root just go to the Development forum and see the 1st sticky thread. Or if u ask i will send u a few links on how to root.
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Thank you very much =] Think i'll give rooting a go within the next week... just want to make my sensation that much faster and improve the battery life!
If you don't mind me asking;
What exactly is a Radio number for?
I am on android 2.3.3 , just my software number seemed different to other peoples phones =P
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
Also, say android releases 2.3.5 , im assuming i would just flash an updated ROM over the top of an older 2.3.4 ROM when it is released?
I've read through the 1st sticky a few times already, just to familiarise myself with certain words/actions =]
Finally, what is hboot =]
Thanks again for your time!
~Tbestie~
tbestie said:
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
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Clockwork Mod is just a recovery program to allow you to install new ROMs to your device, but most importantly, to let you backup and restore your current device configuration (like a sort of time machine). Most developers recommend Clockwork Mod (CWM) because it is so good at what it does. If anything fails, and you need to use your phone in a pinch, just revert to a CWM backup, and all's well!
So, to answer your question, unfortunately, no. One of the only ways to do that is with Titanium Backup, a program from the Android Market.
CWM is for reverting to previous incarnations of your phone's software and firmware.
Sorry I only answered one question, but it was the only one I knew how to in an effective manner.
Sorry, I can answer another!
tbestie said:
What exactly is a Radio number for?
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A radio is the way that your device communicates with your mobile networking. (wifi, 3G/4G, etc) Different Radio versions (numbers) work better for different people. Most developers will release a matched radio with their ROMs, which is usually what works best for them. Depending on your area, different radios may work better for you. Ultimately concerning radios, Your Mileage WILL vary. it's one of the other big trial and error pieces to flashing custom ROMs.
tbestie said:
Thank you very much =] Think i'll give rooting a go within the next week... just want to make my sensation that much faster and improve the battery life!
If you don't mind me asking;
What exactly is a Radio number for?
I am on android 2.3.3 , just my software number seemed different to other peoples phones =P
So if i use this 'Clockwork Mod' to backup everything, once the new ROM has installed, will everything just be the same (apart from the changes on the ROM obv) such as app placements on homescreens etc. Or will i have to put everything back?
Also, say android releases 2.3.5 , im assuming i would just flash an updated ROM over the top of an older 2.3.4 ROM when it is released?
I've read through the 1st sticky a few times already, just to familiarise myself with certain words/actions =]
Finally, what is hboot =]
Thanks again for your time!
~Tbestie~
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Radio Number/Version is the version of ur radio. This is signal related.
So when updates come out they typically update the
radio and make the signal strength better.
This is something to be careful with, when changing ROMs
make sure that the some you are about to change into
supports ur radio version.
When u use ClockWork Mod to backup it will backup your current settings. So if u backup it consists of your rom , apps, settings, etc. so if u restore that then everything would be like the old one. So Yes, u would have the set everything back on the homescreen. Its ok, u will get used to that.
When they release android 2.3.5 you might have to "wipe" your phone and do it again. Maybe, depending on your rom, you might be able to flash on top of 2.3.4
H-Boot is similar to the Bios of the computer. And you know how carefully you have to be to change that.
But the H-Boot version that the 1st sticky says allows changing of certain things, thus allowing you to have root.
Feel free to ask away, im here to help you
Andresehn said:
Sorry, I can answer another!
A radio is the way that your device communicates with your mobile networking. (wifi, 3G/4G, etc) Different Radio versions (numbers) work better for different people. Most developers will release a matched radio with their ROMs, which is usually what works best for them. Depending on your area, different radios may work better for you. Ultimately concerning radios, Your Mileage WILL vary. it's one of the other big trial and error pieces to flashing custom ROMs.
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lol. you posted both while i was writing up my response.
Its good though, because then the OP will get to read 2 times as much, which will make him even better at the terminology and the process
Lol. I'm just trying to be helpful so i can get to posting on the Dev. forums. There are plenty of easy questions there...
Appreciating the help guys =] Starting to understand a bit better!
So when i flash a new ROM, i must flash a new Radio? If i flash the recommended radio, how likely am i to get a good signal? And if im getting poor signal, i just have to keep trying new Radios? ( I Heard flashing radios is one of the ways you can brick your device)
Also with CWM - When the backup is made... do i have to keep it on the Sd card? Or can i move it to the computer so it takes up less space?
And if i understand correctly - CWM basically creates a backup just incase things go wrong you can always revert back?
... If i use titanium backup, what benefits does that bring over CWM? - Is it worth the money?
Thanks again
~Tbestie~
Also, how do i find my hboot version?
Ive started trying to get S-Off... just be reading ahead, it says that Custom ROMs come with root already? Does that mean i just need CWM with S-Off to flash a ROM? Or do i need to Root + Do the Super-Cid thing?
tbestie said:
Also, how do i find my hboot version?
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- Hold the power button, untill you get Shut Down, Airplane Mode or Restart.
- Click on Restart then Yes.
- Wait until all the lights on your device turn off.
- Hold the Vol. Down Button until a white screen shows.
There you'll find HBOOT-XXXXXX
This is your HBOOT version.
To get to your OS again:
- Make sure FASTBOOT is hightlighted.
- Press the <Power> button.
- Go to REBOOT by pressing Vol. Down.
- Press the <Power> button.
Hope it helps
tbestie said:
Ive started trying to get S-Off... just be reading ahead, it says that Custom ROMs come with root already? Does that mean i just need CWM with S-Off to flash a ROM? Or do i need to Root + Do the Super-Cid thing?
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You don't need Root to install a custom Root.
Just S-OFF, CWM and SuperCID I believe..
Just note down your old CID before writing the new SuperCID as you may need it later if you want to flash RUU and afraid of doing something wrong
Later on, if you want to flash RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) without the fear of flashing a wrong one, you can just write the old CID to your device again
Check this post to know more
Sorry for the silly amount of posts... i cant find how to delete them!
Just so you know - I've archieved S-Off now , and installed CWM successfully.
Am i ready to flash a ROM?
-Also i have save files in games... such as FF7 - FPse , which a really dont want to lose... is their anyway i can copy them/save them somewhere ?
claudenegm said:
You don't need Root to install a custom Root.
Just S-OFF, CWM and SuperCID I believe..
Just note down your old CID before writing the new SuperCID as you may need it later if you want to flash RUU and afraid of doing something wrong
Later on, if you want to flash RUU (Rom Upgrade Utility) without the fear of flashing a wrong one, you can just write the old CID to your device again
Check this post to know more
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How do i find/note down my old cid?
tbestie said:
Sorry for the silly amount of posts... i cant find how to delete them!
Just so you know - I've archieved S-Off now , and installed CWM successfully.
Am i ready to flash a ROM?
-Also i have save files in games... such as FF7 - FPse , which a really dont want to lose... is their anyway i can copy them/save them somewhere ?
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To flash a ROM, you mean Stock ROM (RUU) or Custom ROM?
If Custom Rom, please read my post #13 then do the SuperCID thing as you will need it for custom ROM..
About your saved games, the only way I know you can backup your saved data with is using Titanium Backup, which can be found in the Market.
Obviously, if you still don't know what you're doing, research more and then do whatever you want.
I take no responsibilities about anything that may happen to your phone using any of the methods above.
Good luck
tbestie said:
How do i find/note down my old cid?
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I posted all the instructions in the other link I posted.
You'll find CID: XXXXX, keep this code with you, in-case you need it later for installing RUU and confused about which one to use.
claudenegm said:
To flash a ROM, you mean Stock ROM (RUU) or Custom ROM?
If Custom Rom, please read my post #13 then do the SuperCID thing as you will need it for custom ROM..
About your saved games, the only way I know you can backup your saved data with is using Titanium Backup, which can be found in the Market.
Obviously, if you still don't know what you're doing, research more and then do whatever you want.
I take no responsibilities about anything that may happen to your phone using any of the methods above.
Good luck
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Im going to try install Android Revolution 3.0.0 =]
Starting to understand what im doing. About to make a backup using CWM. =]
*UPDATE* - Performed backup with CWM - Everything seemed to go fine... however i noticed it said ''No sd-ext found, skipping backup of sd-ext''...
Does that mean my SD card isnt backed up?
tbestie said:
Im going to try install Android Revolution 3.0.0 =]
Starting to understand what im doing. About to make a backup using CWM. =]
*UPDATE* - Performed backup with CWM - Everything seemed to go fine... however i noticed it said ''No sd-ext found, skipping backup of sd-ext''...
Does that mean my SD card isn't backed up?
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That's exactly what happened to me when I backed up.
I think you should ignore it, as it is trying to backup an extension in the SD-Card, as you can re-partition your SD-Card using CWM as I understand.
I would be pleased if someone explained to me what exactly sd-ext is and what I'm missing
Good day to you all
claudenegm said:
I would be pleased if someone explained to me what exactly sd-ext is and what I'm missing
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Ignoring it is ok. sd-ext not being backed up is most likely an indicator that an EXT4 formatted portion of your SD card was not found. By default, your SD card is formatted as FAT32 because of its universal acceptance by all OSs. Some users report a performance boost/personal preference toward EXT4, YMMV.
tbestie said:
Does that mean my SD card isnt backed up?
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Most importantly, ClockworkMod does not back up your SD card. that is something you have to do manually on your computer, should you choose to do so. CWM is only responsible for backing up the internal storage of the phone that can be changed or wiped by ROMs (or mike1986's SuperWipe.) ROMs shouldn't change the contents of the SD card.
Hi all,
I tried some searching, before I started this one. And I allready want to offer my apologizies if I overlooked something. There is so much info on these boards.
Anyway. I have a Sensation which I've S-off'ed with the Revolutionary tool. After that I changed CID and installed a stock HTC ROM (I came from Vodafone branded).
I've read trhough Mike's thread for ARHD and instructions on installing it, but it only mentions that I should flash it using the Recovery that's coming with the Revolutionary tool.
Should I run the Revolutionary tool again (I allready gained S-Off) and install the the recovery, or is it just possible to install the recovery alone? And if so, where can I find the version that comes with Revolutionary?
Thanks in advance.
Since you are S-Off just download the ARHD zip and place it on your SD card. Then open bootloader...etc and it will install
M1stral said:
Hi all,
I tried some searching, before I started this one. And I allready want to offer my apologizies if I overlooked something. There is so much info on these boards.
Anyway. I have a Sensation which I've S-off'ed with the Revolutionary tool. After that I changed CID and installed a stock HTC ROM (I came from Vodafone branded).
I've read trhough Mike's thread for ARHD and instructions on installing it, but it only mentions that I should flash it using the Recovery that's coming with the Revolutionary tool.
Should I run the Revolutionary tool again (I allready gained S-Off) and install the the recovery, or is it just possible to install the recovery alone? And if so, where can I find the version that comes with Revolutionary?
Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
Your best bet is to download 4EXT(check my sig),which is like a next generation recovery tool,and install it.
Place the new ROM on the root of your sd card,together with a super wipe zip.
Then ,from your homescreen you can open 4EXT ,go to recovery,install zip from your sd card.
Choose the super wipe zip,followed by the new ROM.
Hit proceed and wait.
Thanks man,
I'll have to read up a bit. I'm kinda new to all this. Since everyone was mentioning CWM I thought it was the only way to do it.
But if I'm not mistaken, I install EXT4 while running OS? And next time it boots, you have a different recovery. I'm used to only seeing HBOOT
M1stral said:
Thanks man,
I'll have to read up a bit. I'm kinda new to all this. Since everyone was mentioning CWM I thought it was the only way to do it.
But if I'm not mistaken, I install EXT4 while running OS? And next time it boots, you have a different recovery. I'm used to only seeing HBOOT
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Hi,
Go to settings >power,and make sure fast boot is UNCHECKED.
This will enable you to enter recovery.
Install EXT4 while running OS.
One of the best aspects of 4EXT ,is that you do almost everything from your home screen.
Wow, thanks for the information. I appreciate that.
Will go at work with it and get ARHD to run, instead of the stock one. The reactions on the releases at Mike's thread are all really good. And it's nice that is has stock look and Sense.
Only doubting on which one to install, the 3.x.x or the 4.x.x. I believe it has to do with Sensation vs. Sensation XE ROM, but if Beats Audio is the only difference (which I guess, is not ) than it shouldn't matter which one I take.
Any suggestions on it? I'm just an average user.
M1stral said:
Wow, thanks for the information. I appreciate that.
Will go at work with it and get ARHD to run, instead of the stock one. The reactions on the releases at Mike's thread are all really good. And it's nice that is has stock look and Sense.
Only doubting on which one to install, the 3.x.x or the 4.x.x. I believe it has to do with Sensation vs. Sensation XE ROM, but if Beats Audio is the only difference (which I guess, is not ) than it shouldn't matter which one I take.
Any suggestions on it? I'm just an average user.
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Hi,
I suggest you start with 3.6.5 ,which is a Sense 3.0 ROM ,and see how you get on.
4.1.6 is a Sense 3.5 ROM,but it is still a test ROM,and therefore not 100% functional.
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
Khixar27 said:
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
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Really? honestly man, READING IS FUNDAMENTAL!!!!! If you just "managed" to get into recovery, I don't think you should be flashing a new ROM, not to mention a new radio. Please please please please do your research before you brick your phone.
ARHD thread gives you everything you need to know on how to flash their rom. There are numerous threads out there that document how to flash a radio and a ROM.
1. Download ROM
2. download ARHD superwipe
3. place ROM and superwipe on sd card
4. make a back-up using rom manager
5. reboot into recovery
6. data wipe, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache (found in the wipe section)
7. flash super wipe (you do this by choosing the option install from SD card,will take a minute or two and reboot you into recovery)
8. flash ARHD (same as super wipe directions)
9. reboot
10. Enjoy.
If you even ask me to be more specific, I'll blow up your computer. All of this information could have been found by searching and reading. Get it together before you destroy your phone. I wouldn't even recommend radio flashing until you do the proper research...THERE IS A THREAD IN THE DEV SECTION FOR RADIOS, that you clearly skipped over when you found ARHD thread.
Tell him how you really feel
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jmelcher said:
Tell him how you really feel
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contributing I see, nice work.
Khixar27 said:
hi guys iam a newbie i just managed to get recovery on my phone and its s-off with stock rom ive never flashed before and iam attempting to put android revolution hd but iam confused how 2 do it
i donnt even knoe what is a radio please guys help its urgent
thanks
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You really don't need to mod edit with the radio at all. Just install AR and forget about the radio; if you ran the ace hack kit, the radio you have is the best one there is period.
will try that my radio is 12.56.60.25u_26.10.04.03_m the arhd says in there download post thart use a 12.62blabla radio what should i do about thatits my first time flashing i dont want to brick
i also read the radio post but i dont want to flash a radio but its kinda written that it will give you a better perfomance etc
Thanks guys iam able to flash and iam using the rom now
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Khixar27 said:
will try that my radio is 12.56.60.25u_26.10.04.03_m the arhd says in there download post thart use a 12.62blabla radio what should i do about thatits my first time flashing i dont want to brick
i also read the radio post but i dont want to flash a radio but its kinda written that it will give you a better perfomance etc
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Since your a noob here and because I was rather a jerk the first time around, I'll play nice..in short all RILS have a matching radio and it is recommended that you flash the proper RIL for the radio you're using. Since your a noob, it is important to note that when you flash a new ROM, the radio does not change just the RIL. Which brings us to the reason ARHD is recommending the 4.19 radio is because the RIL for that radio is included in their ROM. I have read that you don't have to flash matching RILs to your radio but I always do just for good measure. It has been stated that flashing the matching RIL for the radio you're using can lead to better performance,signal and battery life, etc. The RIL for 4.03 radio I believe is in the radio thread. Simply download the RIL file and flash in recovery, remember if you do flash a new RIL..ALWAYS MOUNT SYSTEM before you flash the RIL, which is found in the mount option in recovery
As already stated. Please know what you are doing before you so it. Would you load a custom OS to your PC without reading up on it first? Most likely not. Flashing a device is not for people that are tooo busy, tired, distracted or just lazy to read up on what they are doing. This can and has left people very upset with a non returnable brick due to not reading.
Also this is a development forum not a support forum. You are expected to at least try and fix your own issues by researching before opening a new thread.
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Any guidelines to show how to install the rom?
Hello,
I have created a guide on how to flash ARHD's 6.2.x ROM.
I have also did a read up about LeeDroid SuperSensational and I found out that the flashing bits are similar to ARHD. So I would suggest you to visit my guide. (link in my signature).
All you have to do is to replace the the Superwipe with FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, and the ROM to the Leedroid ROM.
Cheers!
CursedBat said:
Hello,
I have created a guide on how to flash ARHD's 6.2.x ROM.
I have also did a read up about LeeDroid SuperSensational and I found out that the flashing bits are similar to ARHD. So I would suggest you to visit my guide. (link in my signature).
All you have to do is to replace the the Superwipe with FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, and the ROM to the Leedroid ROM.
Cheers!
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Thanks for the guidelines. Really appreciate it if it comes handy. To tell the truth, I haven't do any S-off, clockworkmod or rooting on my phone yet. I'm still an amateur. Erm, to enter HBoot, I need to turn off my phone first and then press volume down and power button at the same time. But to achieve that do I need to S-off my device first?
it really is better to read a lot about S-OFF (it is stickied in the development threads) before trying anything. Since you say you are new to flashing, it is better to get acquainted first with the basics so in the long run you will not regret it.
the answer to your question, no, you don't need to S-OFF your device to go to HBoot menu but in order to flash any rom you need to S-OFF your device.
and you are correct in the procedure to go to HBoot.
clyde.dalisay said:
it really is better to read a lot about S-OFF (it is stickied in the development threads) before trying anything. Since you say you are new to flashing, it is better to get acquainted first with the basics so in the long run you will not regret it.
the answer to your question, no, you don't need to S-OFF your device to go to HBoot menu but in order to flash any rom you need to S-OFF your device.
and you are correct in the procedure to go to HBoot.
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Thank you. I'm using Sensation XE. Well, I want to enter HBoot menu by first turning off my phone and press volume down and power button at the same time but to no avail. It displayed htc words and after that back to my homescreen. I can't get into bootloader. So, I'm afraid I can't flash any rom.
i think you have fastboot on. try to go to settings and go to power and untick fastboot. if it is not on power settings just try to find it on the other settings, i can't remember where it is on GB rom.
then try again getting to HBOOT menu.
CursedBat said:
Hello,
I have created a guide on how to flash ARHD's 6.2.x ROM.
I have also did a read up about LeeDroid SuperSensational and I found out that the flashing bits are similar to ARHD. So I would suggest you to visit my guide. (link in my signature).
All you have to do is to replace the the Superwipe with FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, and the ROM to the Leedroid ROM.
Cheers!
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The ARHD 6.2.13 which is the latest version still having camera unable to focus and low photo quality issues? Why go for that rom?
xps1 said:
Thank you. I'm using Sensation XE. Well, I want to enter HBoot menu by first turning off my phone and press volume down and power button at the same time but to no avail. It displayed htc words and after that back to my homescreen. I can't get into bootloader. So, I'm afraid I can't flash any rom.
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READ, READ and READ with appropriate searches.
S-OFF is a must but can brick the phone, unlikely now
Radio changes can brick the phone, unlikely if you follow the guides.
ICS with the associated firmware can brick the phone, unlikely if you follow the guides.
Start with: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
And go slowly from there.
xps1 said:
Thanks for the guidelines. Really appreciate it if it comes handy. To tell the truth, I haven't do any S-off, clockworkmod or rooting on my phone yet. I'm still an amateur. Erm, to enter HBoot, I need to turn off my phone first and then press volume down and power button at the same time. But to achieve that do I need to S-off my device first?
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No, you do not need S-off to reach Hboot state. To enter Hboot, your phone MUST boot from a cold boot. You can achieve this simply by pulling battery. Then press and hold power + vol down and you should be able to enter a white screen (HBOOT).
The reason why I choose ARHD 6.2.x is that it is by far still the smoothest Sense ICS ROM.
xps1 said:
Thanks for the guidelines. Really appreciate it if it comes handy. To tell the truth, I haven't do any S-off, clockworkmod or rooting on my phone yet. I'm still an amateur. Erm, to enter HBoot, I need to turn off my phone first and then press volume down and power button at the same time. But to achieve that do I need to S-off my device first?
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CursedBat said:
No, you do not need S-off to reach Hboot state. To enter Hboot, your phone MUST boot from a cold boot. You can achieve this simply by pulling battery. Then press and hold power + vol down and you should be able to enter a white screen (HBOOT).
The reason why I choose ARHD 6.2.x is that it is by far still the smoothest Sense ICS ROM.
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Look at the OP, He's not S-Off'd the phone. He needs to take it slowly. It's a great path but needs to be followed with knowledge.
Read and read the S-Off thread then read and read the firmware thread. It doesn't matter what ROM you throw at the phone, you need to understand Nandroid backups, ADB, Flashboot, Recovery.... in order to minimise the chances of failure. Pls Bear in mind ICS is based on "leaked" binaries.
gol_n_dal said:
Look at the OP, He's not S-Off'd the phone. He needs to take it slowly. It's a great path but needs to be followed with knowledge.
Read and read the S-Off thread then read and read the firmware thread. It doesn't matter what ROM you throw at the phone, you need to understand Nandroid backups, ADB, Flashboot, Recovery.... in order to minimise the chances of failure. Pls Bear in mind ICS is based on "leaked" binaries.
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Thank you again. Well, I have downloaded all the files and read through the guidelines and explored many roms such as InsertCoins, Virtous rom, LeeDroid, ARHD, Dark Forest, CyanogenMod and HyperSensational. So far, I think LeeDroid and ARHD caught my attention. I watched an video about the HTC Desire rooting. Based on the video (http://o-o.preferred.tm-jhb1.v22.ls...&ptk=DesireFanatics+user&ptchn=DesireFanatics) and the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300, I think I start to understand a bit.
xps1 said:
Thank you again. Well, I have downloaded all the files and read through the guidelines and explored many roms such as InsertCoins, Virtous rom, LeeDroid, ARHD, Dark Forest, CyanogenMod and HyperSensational. So far, I think LeeDroid and ARHD caught my attention. I watched an video about the HTC Desire rooting. Based on the video (http://o-o.preferred.tm-jhb1.v22.ls...&ptk=DesireFanatics+user&ptchn=DesireFanatics) and the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300, I think I start to understand a bit.
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Good luck.
revolutionary.io (and USB drivers) gets you the S-OFF. Revolutionary is the successor to AlphaRev/Unrevoked (from a joint effort).
You Should then also SuperCID while you're at it, you'll need ADB for that.
I'm on the 3.12 based Firmware so I can run an ICS ROM and switch back to CM7.
Get familiar with ClockworkMod (CWM) or the other recovery tool (not used it but folks seem to like it) so that Nandroid Backup and Restore is second nature.
CursedBat said:
Hello,
I have created a guide on how to flash ARHD's 6.2.x ROM.
I have also did a read up about LeeDroid SuperSensational and I found out that the flashing bits are similar to ARHD. So I would suggest you to visit my guide. (link in my signature).
All you have to do is to replace the the Superwipe with FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, and the ROM to the Leedroid ROM.
Cheers!
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One question which ARHD you are using? The stable version or the Beta one with ICS?
I m getting sound image not working error..
Alright, so i recently found out that we have a stable(?) nightly of CM7 for the E739.
I have my phone rooted, installed CWM.
Now, am stuck. Please understand that this is my first time doing anything like this.
Can somebody guide me through the flashing process?
And what are the chances of me screwing up my phone?
The best place I would recommend is a search of Google. Any guides xda or other will be returned.
Also, as this your first experience of flashing your phone make sure you understand exactly what it is you are doing before you begin the process.
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I did search.
Thing is, there's just brief (very brief) guides on how to flash cm7 on my E739.
what do you mean you're stuck? I'm assuming you read the post below? Its pretty self explanatory. Did you flash the kernel as well?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484673
I thought the new nightlys had the kernel included...?
get.cm
phone model: E739
well according to that I don't think it does, hence why there's a download link for it. On the thread you were looking at on flashing cm7 nightly, did it state the kernel was included?
I've been reading a lot, i don't remember if it was in this forums or in the cyanogenmods forum where i read the kernel was included in the new nightlys.
Is the kernel a must?
Ok, so on Rom Manager before flashing the rom, it gives me the options to make a backup, clear data and cache, and delvik cache.
If i check all of those, i should be on the safe side, right?
I personally don't flash roms through rom manager so I wouldnt know, I flash using recovery. But I guess they have the same basics. Yeah I make a backup of my stock rom, wipe data and cache, then delvik, then the rom I want on, then the kernel if its not included in the rom zip. The kernel is a must since it could screw up random things on your phone.
Very well then, i will flash tomorrow when am near a computer. In case anything happens.
Though am very tempted to flash the nightly right now.
better to be safe than sorry...up to you though.
Revolutionary - Your device: ace, with HBOOT 2.00.0027 is not supported at this time.
I keep on getting this error.
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| Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.4pre4 |
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Brought to you by AlphaRev & unrEVOked.
Waiting for device...
Found your device: HTC Desire HD A9191 (ace-2.00.0027, Android: 2.3.5, ROM versi
on: 3.12.405.1)
Your device: ace, with HBOOT 2.00.0027 is not supported at this time.
I tried re-installing hboot drivers, I tried with all types of connection (charging only, disk drive, htc sync). It all doesn't work. Any other suggestions?
well for one, to make your own thread instead of jacking someone elses, especially considering its not even the same phone...but moving past that, read the link below and try the ace hack kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469204
Alright one last question, fir future reference.
In CASE my phone ends up in a boot loop, or whatever.
What do i do?
I would reflash to the backup rom you made before by going into cwm or whatever recovery you have...I could be wrong in regards to that but thats what I would do, doesn't mean its the right thing to do...
I suggest u find your official rom first,
if u can't flash the new rom successfully that u can flash it to the original rom