Hi guys, I followed the guide on here to permanently S-off my phone and root it, so I'd be able to overclock it, change bootloaders, etc.
The guide worked fine, but when I try flashing the kernel it just aborts it. Both the cache and dalvik cache get cleared by clockworkmod, but it just refuses to do it. And then I have to restore my backup as clearing the cache somehow prevents WiFi from working.
Is there anything I can do to allow a kernel change?
Also, I've noticed that some apps like es file explorer and setCPU still think the phone's not rooted, even though I've been able to allow superuser access for an adblocker app.
Any ideas what's going on?
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StuartTheFish said:
Hi guys, I followed the guide on here to permanently S-off my phone and root it, so I'd be able to overclock it, change bootloaders, etc.
The guide worked fine, but when I try flashing the kernel it just aborts it. Both the cache and dalvik cache get cleared by clockworkmod, but it just refuses to do it. And then I have to restore my backup as clearing the cache somehow prevents WiFi from working.
Is there anything I can do to allow a kernel change?
Also, I've noticed that some apps like es file explorer and setCPU still think the phone's not rooted, even though I've been able to allow superuser access for an adblocker app.
Any ideas what's going on?
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Does your hboot show ENG S-OFF or SHIP S-OFF?
StuartTheFish said:
Hi guys, I followed the guide on here to permanently S-off my phone and root it, so I'd be able to overclock it, change bootloaders, etc.
The guide worked fine, but when I try flashing the kernel it just aborts it. Both the cache and dalvik cache get cleared by clockworkmod, but it just refuses to do it. And then I have to restore my backup as clearing the cache somehow prevents WiFi from working.
Is there anything I can do to allow a kernel change?
Also, I've noticed that some apps like es file explorer and setCPU still think the phone's not rooted, even though I've been able to allow superuser access for an adblocker app.
Any ideas what's going on?
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ok now that we know ur problem, help us out by being more specific, are u using a custom rom? if not did u root your phone? or just dl superuser.... which kernel? try dling it again cause it might be corrupt.... as long as the file is goood then u should hav no problem unless the zip isnt signed.... but other then that you should be able to flash any kernel u want, is your sd card working? it could be corrupt too, the best kernel i hav tried for the sensation is brickeddd
It says ship s-off mate.
And it's currently on the standard 3UK rom build 2.3.4, standard kernel. It's all stock apart from me following the guide on here to add clockworkmod and permanently s-off. The superuser app simply appeared once I'd s-off'd. And an adblocker already sees root access and is working and visible in the superuser list, but for some reason es file explorer and setCPU say it's not rooted.
That adblocker had a pop up window requesting superuser access, but the other apps don't, they simply say it can't.
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I may be wrong is saying this but I believe you have to be ENG S-OFF in order to flash the Kernel?
Try flashing Hboot-1.17.2008 and see if you can flash the Kernel after that.
fastboot flash hboot hbootname.img
Do you have a download link for it, or is it easy to find on Google?
And what's the difference between ship s-off and eng s-off?
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My understanding is that Engineering S-Off is required in order to flash new radio's and kernels, Shipped is just what comes on the phone as default.
Link is http://www.multiupload.com/QPX0XVKUXQ Once you have downloaded it copy the file into the same folder as your Fastboot and then run the command above.
You need the ENG S-OFF to flash a radio using the fastboot commands but Revolutionary puts their HBOOT on which unlocks them so it shouldn't be an issue
To the OP, does it say 'Revolutionary' at the top of the HBOOT screen?
EddyOS said:
You need the ENG S-OFF to flash a radio using the fastboot commands but Revolutionary puts their HBOOT on which unlocks them so it shouldn't be an issue
To the OP, does it say 'Revolutionary' at the top of the HBOOT screen?
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For some reason that doesnt always work. First time I S-Off'ed a Sensation the Revolutionary Hboot was there but second time round it S-Off'ed and the normal Hboot was there
StuartTheFish said:
Hi guys, I followed the guide on here to permanently S-off my phone and root it, so I'd be able to overclock it, change bootloaders, etc.
The guide worked fine, but when I try flashing the kernel it just aborts it. Both the cache and dalvik cache get cleared by clockworkmod, but it just refuses to do it. And then I have to restore my backup as clearing the cache somehow prevents WiFi from working.
Is there anything I can do to allow a kernel change?
Also, I've noticed that some apps like es file explorer and setCPU still think the phone's not rooted, even though I've been able to allow superuser access for an adblocker app.
Any ideas what's going on?
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Did you use HTC's unlocking method that was posted here? If so, you need to use the fastboot from your pc in order to flash kernels. If you used the unlocking method by Revolutionary, you would see the work "Revolutionary" in a purple box and white letters spelling Revolutionary at the top of your bootloader page.
So i finished reading your post and it sounds like you used HTC's unlocking method. Post a screenie of your bootloader page for us.
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Don't know how to post a screenshot, but it says -revolutionary- on the top of the screen.
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dr9722 said:
For some reason that doesnt always work. First time I S-Off'ed a Sensation the Revolutionary Hboot was there but second time round it S-Off'ed and the normal Hboot was there
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That's because you didn't run Revolutionary 3 times. Ideally, the app is meant to reboot the bootloader 3 times but at present it doesn't (you get an error say it's lost communication). If you do't go through the process completely you'll get S-OFF but NOT the Revo HBOOT so fastboot commands will still be locked
For anyone interested, this is the guide I followed and did steps 1 to 3:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Hopefully it'll help you guys know exactly what I did, as I don't have a clue yet!
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Flashing the Eng hboot will be far easier than messing around running the Revolutionary tool again.
Except at the moment I don't know how to do that!
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StuartTheFish said:
Except at the moment I don't know how to do that!
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I told you how on previous posts!!
Download the hboot.img from the link provided. Place this into the same folder to which Fastboot is located.
Open a command prompt, browse to the Fastboot folder and type fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
Job done.
I don't have a fastboot folder afaik.
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http://dottech.org/downloads/adb_fastboot_and_other_tools.zip
Download and extract this file. Plonk the Hboot.img in with the rest of the other files. Follow previous instructions.
Cheers, I'll give it a go once I get back in from work.
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dr9722 said:
I told you how on previous posts!!
Download the hboot.img from the link provided. Place this into the same folder to which Fastboot is located.
Open a command prompt, browse to the Fastboot folder and type fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
Job done.
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Better to flash the ENG HBOOT in my sig via HBOOT then mess about with fastboot commands
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So i was in the middle of following the steps in the s-off and perma root thread and i ran into a problem. Hope someone here is nice enough to help me out.
So i ran revolutionary and everything went smooth. I already had the clockwork mod zip in the root of my sd card so i just rebooted the phone into hboot. When i went into hboot it detected the pg58img file and ran it, it prompted me if i wanted to update and so i did. It rebooted the phone and then i went back into hboot. The hboot said it was 1.23 and said Locked instead of Revolutionary as it displayed previously.
When i try to run the pg58 file in hboot an error occurs and said it is not compatible and only asks me to power off. So now at this moment it displays 1.23 version of hboot and s-off and says locked.
What can i do after this point? Any help i can get would be fantastic, thanks.
You're still good.
You're locked out of some of the most advanced fastboot commands. But that's it.
You still have S-Off. ADB will still work. You can flash ROM's. Etc etc etc....
It's a known problem. But it's not really a problem.
It's not like you divided by zero and destroyed the fabric of the universe or anything.
This is a noob question but how would i install clockwork recovery? I thought i would try dl from market but it said i didnt have root permission(obviously)
Is there a thread that has a solution to my issue or maybe you can quickly guide me out of this? lol Just kind of confused as to what i should do next lol.
Look in the development section for a thread called guide to s-off.
Skip the s-off part since you've done that.
Go right to the part about installing recovery. Following the directions. It's incredibly easy. It'll take about 3 minutes.
Once you have clcokwork recovery you can flash custom ROMs. You don't actually have to root the stock ROM. (Though you should make a backup of it just for kicks. You can do it all through clockwork recovery)
Yea I tried it multiple times already. I have the pg58 file in the root of the sd and when i go to the hboot it says
"Model ID incorrect!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot."
Thats the only option it gives me so i am not able to install clockwork recovery.
Do you have SuperCID?
no i do not, would that fix the issue? i thought that is just for installing any rom on the device. My issue is that i cant get recovery to work.
I would think that is the next step after i run the perma root zip.
jonslaught said:
no i do not, would that fix the issue? i thought that is just for installing any rom on the device. My issue is that i cant get recovery to work.
I would think that is the next step after i run the perma root zip.
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It should. Follow the SuperCID instructions here. Then update your firmware via the bootloader with this package that rmk made. It includes ClockworkMod Recovery.
Cool, thanks. I will definately try this as soon as I get off work later today and post up a status regarding the issue
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aNYthing24 said:
It should. Follow the SuperCID instructions here. Then update your firmware via the bootloader with this package that rmk made. It includes ClockworkMod Recovery.
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He doesn't have use of Fastboot commands. I am pretty sure they are needed for super CID. Let me check.
He can't super CID as Fastboot commands are used.
Have you tried to run the correct RUU.exe? I think that would change back your h boot. There are zips in the development section you can use to downgrade but you may need super CID to use them.
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Rhiannon224 said:
He doesn't have use of Fastboot commands. I am pretty sure they are needed for super CID. Let me check.
He can't super CID as Fastboot commands are used.
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Yes, he does. CID commands will work with 1.23.xxxx. I've done it myself. Advanced fastboot commands won't work (he can't flash a radio through fastboot).
aNYthing24 said:
Yes, he does. CID commands will work with 1.23.xxxx. I've done it myself. Advanced fastboot commands won't work (he can't flash a radio through fastboot).
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So basic Fastboot commands work with h boot 1.23? Good to know, my bad.
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Rhiannon224 said:
So basic Fastboot commands work with h boot 1.23? Good to know, my bad.
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Yeah, I had SuperCID to flash the new firmware to use an ICS ROM, then changed it back to the T-Mobile one after. No worries, it's confusing.
aNYthing24 said:
It should. Follow the SuperCID instructions here. Then update your firmware via the bootloader with this package that rmk made. It includes ClockworkMod Recovery.
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I have the same problem. The Super CID does not work for me because when I type adb devices two blank lines show up, can't get the device number. I followed the instructions to the letter and usb debugging is on.
eagle_101 said:
I have the same problem. The Super CID does not work for me because when I type adb devices two blank lines show up, can't get the device number. I followed the instructions to the letter and usb debugging is on.
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Do you have the correct drivers installed?
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eagle_101 said:
I have the same problem. The Super CID does not work for me because when I type adb devices two blank lines show up, can't get the device number. I followed the instructions to the letter and usb debugging is on.
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What mode are you in when you are in adb?
Rhiannon224 said:
Do you have the correct drivers installed?
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I have adb tools only.
im having the same problem, but i can access recovery and i flashed a ROM but my screen freezes during boot. when i go into bootloader is says locked, 1.23.0000 s-off i can access fastboot and recovery i just dont know what to do from here, i installed a ROM and it was successful but i cant get passed the beats audio screen during boot up.
eagle_101 said:
I have adb tools only.
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Okay, I am not near a pc atm so I cannot look where they are located, if you have the adb tools you also need another program called Net Framework installed on your pc.
Make sure your phone is powered onvand usb debugging checked when plugged into pc. I find it easiest to hold the mouse over the adb tools folder, press alt & ctrl keys and right click on the mouse and choose open command window here. Now type the command "adb devices".
Good luck.
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shehade08 said:
im having the same problem, but i can access recovery and i flashed a ROM but my screen freezes during boot. when i go into bootloader is says locked, 1.23.0000 s-off i can access fastboot and recovery i just dont know what to do from here, i installed a ROM and it was successful but i cant get passed the beats audio screen during boot up.
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First boot can take 10 minutes to load as the Davilk cache is being recreated. Also, did you perform a full wipe first and check the Md5 checksums, make sure your downloaded ROM is not corrupt.
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I really messed up. I didn't do enough reading to upgrade to ICS. I can only access hboot. I downloaded RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_signed which is supposed to be tmobile 4g us original rom.
I do not know how to install it. It is not a zip file so when I go into recovery it does not see it.
Are there complete instructions on how to install this file. I do not want to miss a step and mess up my phone further. Soory for not doing proper reasearch and have to bother someone. I was too overconfident before starting procedure.
michaelantich said:
I really messed up. I didn't do enough reading to upgrade to ICS. I can only access hboot. I downloaded RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_signed which is supposed to be tmobile 4g us original rom.
I do not know how to install it. It is not a zip file so when I go into recovery it does not see it.
Are there complete instructions on how to install this file. I do not want to miss a step and mess up my phone further. Soory for not doing proper reasearch and have to bother someone. I was too overconfident before starting procedure.
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The RUU is a windows executable file you just have to run, with your phone connected via usb.
Jus remember that it will wipe you phone for all data, so be sure to have a backup.
It should be a zip file and it should be placed in the root folder of your ad card I know this because I had to do it on my sensation 4g let me do some checking through the post and see if I can get you a link and down load the correct ruu so you can upgrade to ics hang tight this is easy
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Ok
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PG58IMG
I tried to install this firmware but it says incorrect cid. Instructions on how to supercid reqire that I be able to get phone to boot up. I can only get hboot. Can you still super cid only with hboot? If not please help me restor original rom. If the file I downloaded does not work can someone please send link for htc sensation tmobile usa gingerbread 2.3.4 in zip file? I will also need instructions because I do not want to mess up my phone further.
RUU_Pyramid_TMOUS_1.50.531.1_Radio_10.56.9035.00U_ 10.14.9035.01_M_release_223976_sign
This file that i downloaded cannot restore my phone. It is a windows executable file and the phone needs to be booted up. I can only get hboot.
I need tmobile usa gingerbread 2.3.4 in a zip file with instructions on how to restore it to my phone.
Either that or instructions on how to super cid my phone with only being able to get hboot. I ithank anyone who can help me.
Super cid is for debranding only
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And also is your phone a HTC sensation 4g ? If so then that link I sent is what you need to use and you can't use executble and it should be in a zip file format only
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542555
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michaelantich said:
This file that i downloaded cannot restore my phone. It is a windows executable file and the phone needs to be booted up. I can only get hboot.
I need tmobile usa gingerbread 2.3.4 in a zip file with instructions on how to restore it to my phone.
Either that or instructions on how to super cid my phone with only being able to get hboot. I ithank anyone who can help me.
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While in h boot, click on fastboot by pushing power button when in h boot, then plug your phone into pc and run ruu.exe as administrator. As long as you have fastboot drivers installed you should be able to run the ruu while the phone is in fastboot.
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Thank you Rhiannon224
Worked perfectly. Many, many, many thanks....
I am having troubles with this on my HTC sensation 4g
jslim38 said:
And also is your phone a HTC sensation 4g ? If so then that link I sent is what you need to use and you can't use executble and it should be in a zip file format only
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Hello,I have a HTC sensation 4g and I am in of help.I don't know if I have the correct files and if I need it zipped or a certain name. I seen this and was hoping you could help out? I would be most grateful if you could help.
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soullessnick said:
jslim38 said:
And also is your phone a HTC sensation 4g ? If so then that link I sent is what you need to use and you can't use executble and it should be in a zip file format only
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Hello,I have a HTC sensation 4g and I am in of help.I don't know if I have the correct files and if I need it zipped or a certain name. I seen this and was hoping you could help out? I would be most grateful if you could help.
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what file do you have and what exactly do you want to do ?
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rzr86 said:
soullessnick said:
what file do you have and what exactly do you want to do ?[/QUOTE
so basically I'm just trying to get my phone out of boot loop I think uh it will go to the boot screen but I can't get it to go past the HTC loading screen I'm not sure what I need to do I have s on still
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soullessnick said:
what file do you have and what exactly do you want to do ?[/QUOTE
so basically I'm just trying to get my phone out of boot loop I think uh it will go to the boot screen but I can't get it to go past the HTC loading screen I'm not sure what I need to do I have s on still
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post your bootloader details
what recovery do you have?
and which rom did you try to flash?
rzr86 said:
post your bootloader details
what recovery do you have?
and which rom did you try to flash?
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unlocked
pyramid pvt ship s-on RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,
all that it says now and these are files i also found from forums i just don't know if its the exact right ones and could use help.
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14_Radio_11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2_release_256085_signed.exe
hboot_8x60_1.27.1100_20120113_signedbyaa.nb0
I downloaded the recovery off another Forum i renamed it recovery.img
soullessnick said:
unlocked
pyramid pvt ship s-on RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,
all that it says now and these are files i also found from forums i just don't know if its the exact right ones and could use help.
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_TMOUS_3.32.531.14_Radio_11.69A.3504.00U_11.23.3504.07_M2_release_256085_signed.exe
hboot_8x60_1.27.1100_20120113_signedbyaa.nb0
I downloaded the recovery off another Forum i renamed it recovery.img
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if you want to use the ruu.exe(restores everything back to stock) then you have to relock first the bootloader
the command is fastboot oem lock
if you want to flash a rom from recovery then:
flash 4ext recovery
enable smartflash from 4ext(because you are on S-ON)
flash the rom
done
note: don't rename it as recovery.img just recovery
rzr86 said:
if you want to use the ruu.exe(restores everything back to stock) then you have to relock first the bootloader
the command is fastboot oem lock
if you want to flash a rom from recovery then:
flash 4ext recovery
enable smartflash from 4ext(because you are on S-ON)
flash the rom
ok I'd like to just flash but how do I enable it? Sorry I should understand everything soon.and if I were goin. To use the ruu.exe would I want to name the file that and how do I do that.
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soullessnick said:
ok I'd like to just flash but how do I enable it? Sorry I should understand everything soon.and if I were goin. To use the ruu.exe would I want to name the file that and how do I do that.
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about the ruu.exe you don't have to rename anything at all
just run it as it is from pc(double click on it)
only connect the device to pc in fastboot mode(from bootloader and it should say fastboot usb)
by the way do you have 4ext installed?
and secondly do you want to return to stock condition or just want to flash a custom rom?
I would like to not have stock but at this point I'll take an. Thing. I'm trying to use kgs to get firmware seeing if that is my Problem. I used a recovery to be honest I'm now sure
Hey guys i need quick help. my friends got an USB-Brick which i call it. he can neither charge nor transfer data to hua phone over usb. we tried multiple roms and pcs, its only got 20% left and we really need to get it back to stock to send it in for support. please try n help us!
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Use a memory card reader to put stock rom on sdcard and whatever else u need to revert. Flash that and you're done i guess..
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I found the possibility with thr pg88img.zip, but im not sure whether thats gonna s-on him again and i dont want to lose any of the batteries charges with fails so im basically looking for a safe method
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langhaardack said:
Hey guys i need quick help. my friends got an USB-Brick which i call it. he can neither charge nor transfer data to hua phone over usb. we tried multiple roms and pcs, its only got 20% left and we really need to get it back to stock to send it in for support. please try n help us!
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READ.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387484
and THIS : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17481836&postcount=2
Those Posts both don't really help me, as i cant use fastboot with a broken USB port
E1:My idea was to create a flashable zip which would just copy the contents of the original hboot thing and replace whats on the phone. any advice on which partition i had to use as of?
E2:Okay, so i got what i need for the cwm-flashable zip with another hboot image, but from what i also got now just changin the hboot doesnt lock the bootloader, so how would i do this without using fastboot or adb or an official ruu? reminder: revolutionary s-off
langhaardack said:
Those Posts both don't really help me, as i cant use fastboot with a broken USB port
E1:My idea was to create a flashable zip which would just copy the contents of the original hboot thing and replace whats on the phone. any advice on which partition i had to use as of?
E2:Okay, so i got what i need for the cwm-flashable zip with another hboot image, but from what i also got now just changin the hboot doesnt lock the bootloader, so how would i do this without using fastboot or adb or an official ruu? reminder: revolutionary s-off
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I'm so sorry. Had completely forgotten about the USB problem! But your only way out is an RUU man... and that can't be used without a working USB, i'm afraid. My understanding kinda hits a brick wall here. I hope somebody more knowledgeable can help you out on this one. Have you tried contacting amidabuddha on PM?
He seems to be very knowledgeable about this stuff.
Best of luck... and sorry i couldn't be of more help.
Yeah i guessed that would be what the end of the story. ;/
ima try some other stuff, contact amidabuddha and if i find a way ill share for sure
either find some one else with same phone or take your phone to a phone shop and get them to charge the battery in another device
You shouldn't risk a flash with minimal battery as this could kill device
Swyped form ym Dersie S unsig XAD Permuim
Thanks for the trust, but unfortunately I am not aware of a method that can change the bootloader without USB connection. That's why I always recommend hboot change after Revolutionary S-OFF just in case something goes wrong...
But if you can find a flashable zip with Engineering bootloader and it works just put rom. zip renamed as PG88IMG on the SDcard afterwards , reboot to bootloader and you are done
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amidabuddha said:
Thanks for the trust, but unfortunately I am not aware of a method that can change the bootloader without USB connection. That's why I always recommend hboot change after Revolutionary S-OFF just in case something goes wrong...
But if you can find a flashable zip with Engineering bootloader and it works just put rom. zip renamed as PG88IMG on the SDcard afterwards , reboot to bootloader and you are done
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The engineering bootloader is that eng hboot?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
Found this one, but flashing the pg88img.zip doesnt work because bootloader is skipped
do you think, getting a stock hboot image and flashing it per dd would work?
or flashing this one up there per dd?
so it would be like flashing stock (eng) hboot and afterwards using an ruu rom.zip to restore original rom?
Yes of course I am losing my touch recently
dd should work perfectly, just install terminal emulator on your phone and do the commands from it. Be very careful not to make a typing mistake.
0)The hboot from the thread you linked is the one that you need
1) Extract the hboot_blablabla.img from the PG88IMG.zip and rename it to hboot.img
2) copy it to SDcard via cardreader and PC
3) open Terminal emulator
4) type
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
if no errors reboot to bootloader and check the hboot version it must be 0.98.2000
Then run the RUU on your PC and do not close the first screen, search on the C:/ drive of your PC for rom.zip. Copy it to another location and close RUU. Rename it to PG88IMG.zip
Transfer it to your SDcard, reboot the phone to bootloader and follow the instructions. Be sure that you use the right RUU for your brand/region (it has to be the same or higher version as when it was when you S-OFFed by Revolutionary.)
If you make the steps right you should be complete Stock.
Good luck
Edit: ben_pyett's advice above is worth following too
Okay, thanks. I'm trying to get the ruu right now, but the filefactory links from the thread here suck REAL hard b/c i dont get a free slot, and the other mirror i found was a rapidshare mirror which also sucks w/o a premium account. ;( hate that, its much easier with my lg o2x.
E: Finally got a free slot on filefactory, download is finished in ~1hr. :>
Gonna mow some lawns till then. xD
amidabuddha said:
Yes of course I am losing my touch recently
dd should work perfectly, just install terminal emulator on your phone and do the commands from it. Be very careful not to make a typing mistake.
0)The hboot from the thread you linked is the one that you need
1) Extract the hboot_blablabla.img from the PG88IMG.zip and rename it to hboot.img
2) copy it to SDcard via cardreader and PC
3) open Terminal emulator
4) type
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
if no errors reboot to bootloader and check the hboot version it must be 0.98.2000
Then run the RUU on your PC and do not close the first screen, search on the C:/ drive of your PC for rom.zip. Copy it to another location and close RUU. Rename it to PG88IMG.zip
Transfer it to your SDcard, reboot the phone to bootloader and follow the instructions. Be sure that you use the right RUU for your brand/region (it has to be the same or higher version as when it was when you S-OFFed by Revolutionary.)
If you make the steps right you should be complete Stock.
Good luck
Edit: ben_pyett's advice above is worth following too
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See, I said you'd find a way, didn't I??
My faith in you is well placed my friend...!!
Oh COME ON. Can't install terminal emulator or anything else from the market. but i got the original RUU which i installed before using revolutionary, so ill try and install the pg88img directly now, hoping that it helps. ._.
Bootloader is bypassed...im turning crazy here! gonna try it per adb over network now i gues...
Oh wait... i guess i just broke it by overwriting su stuff... its gettin worse heeeere, gotta find an eng hboot over 6.98.1002 now... any1 knows of something like that?
E: cant even create a flashable zip anymore now... crappedy crapcrap.
E2: Last update: FINALLY FIXXXXXXED! I got it freakin fixed! found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17213055&postcount=49
The PG88IMG.zip overwrites the revolutionary hboot with an eng hboot, and that eng hboot is replaceable by a stock one. I'm SO HAPPY that i finally fixed it after failing so hard. Thanks for all your help, guys. you're awesome.
Glad to hear that you have managed!
I was curious why the first PG88IMG flashing attempt was not successful and compared the two files. It appeared that the one from the "ENG hboot is here" thread has an img.img extention. Probably this difference in the filename causes the preflashing check failure. Will have this in mind in future
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I have the same problem on my phone ie usb brick. I used revolutionary to s off and then upgraded to the newest hboot myself without using eng bootloader. But I'm not sure If I can use the method prescribed above on my phone since I'm on hboot 2002.
You guys know of something else i can try ??
Thanks!
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Thanked you by mistake
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Triple post because of crappy WiFi connection
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Now on topic: you don't need to re flash any bootloader just put the PG88IMG (renamed rom.zip) taken from the latest proper RUU for your brand/region on your SDcard, reboot to bootloader and follow the instructions. Then you should be back to a Stock system
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Hello Guys!
I've tried to read lot of things in sensation development thread, but i can't understand a thing ..
I have this sensation htc and I upgraded to ics, but I'd like to have the root and overclocking.
I just do not understand what it means hboot, s-boot!
You can please explain to me step by step what should I do?
I managed to understand that the version of bootloader + 1.27 and just .. thanks so much!
I've found this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
Can this works?
Wich options i have to use?
Thanks
So you have the factory Ics 4.0 with 3.6 sense?
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So you're still s on and you have the official update correct.
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I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..
davibs said:
I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..
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YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
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OreoBoyVa said:
YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
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You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?
sanvara said:
You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?
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I believe this is the automatic way but here is the manual way for s-off on 1.2x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.
kgs1992 said:
Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.
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Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root
davibs said:
Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root
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The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.
kgs1992 said:
The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.
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I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"
davibs said:
I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"
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I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.
kgs1992 said:
I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.
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Can't i install other rom or root without s-off? ( i have unlocked bootloader)
Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?
davibs said:
Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?
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Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.
kgs1992 said:
Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.
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So i will wait, thanks
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I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.
silverboi17 said:
I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.
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But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader os unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
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davibs said:
But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader is unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
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davibs said:
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The tool has been updated.
Use the normal method first. (The new method is now the normal method)
Hi
I have tried looking around this forum for a way to install CWM recovery on a HTC Sensation unlocked S on I am getting more confused and have quite a pile of zip files been trying this for 2 days now
Clockwork rom manager throws a message saying must root phone superuser not found at "/system/bin su or xbin/su I have super user installed
I have tried fastboot flash recovery recovery.img cant find the file or no such file (i pointed to the correct folder) Using Android SDK (not sure if it is installed correctly but had the required files in the folder with the unlock. bin
Tried HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit it said done but S is still on
Any Help very much appreciated and sorry if I have not done the obvious
Thanks
Smokes
Smokes68 said:
Hi
I have tried looking around this forum for a way to install CWM recovery on a HTC Sensation unlocked S on I am getting more confused and have quite a pile of zip files been trying this for 2 days now
Clockwork rom manager throws a message saying must root phone superuser not found at "/system/bin su or xbin/su I have super user installed
I have tried fastboot flash recovery recovery.img cant find the file or no such file (i pointed to the correct folder) Using Android SDK (not sure if it is installed correctly but had the required files in the folder with the unlock. bin
Tried HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit it said done but S is still on
Any Help very much appreciated and sorry if I have not done the obvious
Thanks
Smokes
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with all in one tool kit you won't bring S-OFF
from this thread try to flash this recovery.it is better than cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (only step 2)
I used HTC One X toolkit, but it wouldn't S-Off as I had hboot 1.29.0000, therefore couldn't use revolutionary method. In this instance you can s-off using a paperclip, some insulating tape, and running the ControlBear software. To find out how to do this, type the following into YouTube:
JuopunutBear S-Off HTC Sensation.
... That will show you how to achieve S-Off which will unprotected the nand storage to write enabled so you can flash a new ROM.
See JuopunutBear website for instructions. You can find it by typing:
unlimited.io
... Into google.
or you can use the guide from our forum in dev section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
Thanks
rzr86 said:
with all in one tool kit you won't bring S-OFF
from this thread try to flash this recovery.it is better than cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (only step 2)
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Thanks for the replys and help, thought it was working hope I can get out of this problem I installed OrDroid_V9.0.0 everything seemed to go ok until it came to boot screen its stuck there. Might be easier, if I have not caused any real damage to take it to a shop I dont know what I am doing with this
Thanks
Smokes
Smokes68 said:
Thanks for the replys and help, thought it was working hope I can get out of this problem I installed OrDroid_V9.0.0 everything seemed to go ok until it came to boot screen its stuck there. Might be easier, if I have not caused any real damage to take it to a shop I dont know what I am doing with this
Thanks
Smokes
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because you are S-ON when flashing a rom it doesn't write the boot partition by itself
the only thing you have to do is enable smartflash from 4ext recovery and after flash the rom
or
you can follow extra 1 step in the link i provided you in my first post
Stuck
rzr86 said:
because you are S-ON when flashing a rom it doesn't write the boot partition by itself
the only thing you have to do is enable smartflash from 4ext recovery and after flash the rom
or
you can follow extra 1 step in the link i provided you in my first post
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Done the wire trick, got it after a few attempts recovery screen now says
revolutionary
Pyramid pvt ship s off RL
Hboot 1.27.1100
Radio 11 24a 3504 31 H
now asking for update I ok that phone eventually boots up then says unexpected UI error and screen goes blank. I cant get anything transferred to the phone as the pc isnt seeing it
Is there anyway to get a recovery on the phone so I can load a rom.
Juopunutbear backed up my images but have no idea how to get them back. Before the wire clip trick the phone had Super-Threading-Rom-v1.2.1 4ext recovery it seemed better than my old clockwork recovery
If this isnt bricked what rom would you suggest and how do i flash it
Thanks
Smokes
Smokes68 said:
Done the wire trick, got it after a few attempts recovery screen now says
revolutionary
Pyramid pvt ship s off RL
Hboot 1.27.1100
Radio 11 24a 3504 31 H
now asking for update I ok that phone eventually boots up then says unexpected UI error and screen goes blank. I cant get anything transferred to the phone as the pc isnt seeing it
Is there anyway to get a recovery on the phone so I can load a rom.
Juopunutbear backed up my images but have no idea how to get them back. Before the wire clip trick the phone had Super-Threading-Rom-v1.2.1 4ext recovery it seemed better than my old clockwork recovery
If this isnt bricked what rom would you suggest and how do i flash it
Thanks
Smokes
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how did you get S-OFF with juopunutbear method when it was already be done with revolutionary?
nevermind
did you install 4ext recovery?
if yes put the rom in the root of the sdcard
go to bootoader
navigate to recovery
flash the rom
rzr86 said:
how did you get S-OFF with juopunutbear method when it was already be done with revolutionary?
nevermind
did you install 4ext recovery?
if yes put the rom in the root of the sdcard
go to bootoader
navigate to recovery
flash the rom
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Before using bear it said UNLOCKED S on with 4ext recovery found out what caused the issue you replied to i removed temp root with controlbear fone is Soff and boots without problems I ran su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed do I need to do anything else?
Thanks
If you have installed recovery and installed successfully the rom
then there is nothing else to do
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THANKS
rzr86 said:
If you have installed recovery and installed successfully the rom
then there is nothing else to do
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Thanks for the help, very good forum & very helpful people, our phones would be nowhere near as good without this knowledge Ive added :good: to the replys
Thanks
Just tried connecting to wifi in settings on wifi there is an error I am using Super-Threading-Rom-v1.2.1 not sure how to go about updating any radio (if this might be causing the problem)
Could someone please point me in the right direction, if poss
Thanks
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Just tried connecting to wifi in settings on wifi there is an error I am using Super-Threading-Rom-v1.2.1 not sure how to go about updating any radio (if this might be causing the problem)
Could someone please point me in the right direction, if poss
Thanks
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from recovery format all partitions except sdcard and then flash the rom again
if that doesn't work from this guide do only extra 1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Thanks, its working fine now :good: