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Returning To Stock Nexus One

FIRST AND FOREMOST: DISCLAIMER,
I am not responsible for any steps your take in modifying or following the steps described below. This is simply a guide to assist you with restoring your phone. If your break, drop, ruin, brick, wipe, slap, chop, honk, ding, open, slave or unock your phone and it does not respond how you expected sorry your phone, your responsibility.
What is described below worked for me.
Ok, after searching for hours or nearly days for a way to unroot and get back tot he stock rom that allows for Over the Air Updates (OTA's) I finally figured it out after piecing together tons of threads on related subjects.
Anyway here it is...
On my nexus one I was using a CyanogenMod Rom and wanted to revert back to stock because of a few glitches I didn't like. I was presented with tons of problems when trying to do so. This is what I did.
For dummies version:
GET THE NECESSARIES
(1) Downloaded the stock ROM FRG83 from Modaco HERE
(2) Unzipped this to a folder I created on my PC (I named it Platform-Tools)
(3) Downloaded and Installed the Android SDK. This comes with ADB and driver for your phone which is a must need. HERE
(4) Copied all files from the android/android-sdk/platform-tools folder to the folder I created earlier in step 2.
(5) Downloaded fastboot command (Available in attachment below)
(6) Downloaded flash_image.zip (Available in attachment below) (Optional - flash_image.zip only needed if using ADB method and is not described below or recommended)
UNLOCK BOOT LOADER
(1) Unlock Boot Loader (Yeah you have to do it). If not done you will get an error saying unable to verify signature when trying to load the img files.
-Boot in to boot loader by Powering on your phone while holding down the trackball
-Connect phone to your pc using a usb data cable
-on the boot screen it should say something like "fastboot usb" after doing so
-Type fastboot oem unlock
-Read the warning and accept it
(2) Boot in to boot loader by Powering on your phone while holding down the trackball
(3) Should say unlocked at the top
PHONE UNLOCKED AND READY TO FLASH YOUR PHONE TO STOCK
(1) If not done already Boot in to boot loader by Powering on your phone while holding down the trackball
(2) Connect phone to your PC with a USB Data Cable
(3) From your PC command prompt change directory to where you save your img files and the fastboot command stuff
(4) Type The Following In Sequence from your PC Command prompt:
fastboot flash boot (YOUR DIRECTORY)\boot.img
fastboot flash recovery (YOUR DIRECTORY)\recovery.img
(5) Boot in to recovery
-Select bootloader from the menu
-Select recovery from the next menu
(Wait, a triange with an exclamation mark appears)
-Press the power button along with the up volume button
(Boots to the android recovery menu)
-Wipe everything
(6) Reboot in to the boot loader and Type The Following from your PC command prompt In Sequence
fastboot flash radio (YOUR DIRECTORY)\radio.img
fastboot flash system (YOUR DIRECTORY)\system.img
When done reboot and enjoy your fully restored un-rooted back to stock nexus one and enjoy all your OTA Updates as they are released.
If there is something I missed or needs correction let me know and I will make necessary revisions.

pardon my ignorance but i was under the understanding that the Nexus One already ran Stock android

ThunderStick said:
FIRST AND FOREMOST:
Anyway here it is...
On my nexus one I was using a CyanogenMod Rom and wanted to revert back to stock because of a few glitches I didn't like. I was presented with tons of problems when trying to do so. This is what I did.
johnston9234 said:
pardon my ignorance but i was under the understanding that the Nexus One already ran Stock android
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At the start he mentioned he was running cyanogenmod (quoted)...it's also mentioned in his signature.
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Anybody that needs to download and flash an Original ROM obviously didn't follow the first rule of flashing. NANDROID BACKUP YOUR STOCK ROM FIRST!!!
To return to stock for OTA updates all you need to do is restore your Nandroid backup and reboot once. That's all.

Rooting woes :-(

Hi all,
I have recently got hold of a Desire S and updated it a couple of months ago with the standard ota update from O2 (Or branded phone)...since then I have been getting signal errors which I have read about elsewhere.
Anyway thought I would root my phone...I S-off using revolutionary, it did not appear to work the first time, it appeared to s-off the phone but I did not get prompted for the CWM download, second attempt, it informed i was s-off and to download the CWM, I clicked yes and it tried to download but nothing happens.
So as far as I can tell I am s-off but no root. I have tried gingerbreak and superoneclick both of which stall during the process and do not root my phone.
I am very new to this and not sure where to go from here to get my phone rooted.
My Hboot was 98.002 now it shows:
-Revolutionary-
Saga PVT Ship S-off RL
Hboot-6 .98.1002
If I go into recovery I just get a red triangle with an ! and have to reboot the phone.
So I am at a point where I do not know what to do to get it rooted....or can I just get a pre rooted rom and flash that over the top?
Thanks

I'd suggest that to start you change these setting on your phone
Settings->Power->Fastboot = OFF
Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging = ON
There are various links in my signature, they should all help. Download the adb&fastboot link and extract the files to your c:\temp\ directory on your PC. Then install the HTC drivers then continue and follow the instructions below:
You first need to download CWM recovery image file for this device to your PC into again the C:\temp directory.
Put the phone in Fastboot USB mode (by following instructions below
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Wait for sdcard scan to complete.
Plug in USB cord connected to the computer
Press power ONCE and Fastboot USB mode starts
Then run a CMD shell from the PC and then issue the commands into it from the directory where you have put the downloaded img file (c:\temp\)
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
adb reboot recovery
To root you phone then
Download and then copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Navigate to recovery with the vol down button.
Press power to select and enter recovery.
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.

Try to download the pg88img file of cwm our 4ext you find them in the index thread.
Put the pg88img in root of your sd, reboot to bootloader and flash the file. After this the easiest way to gain root would be to flash an prerooted ROM.
Don't forget to make a backup of you're current ROM if anything fails
Swyped from my Desire S

I feel your pain. I am replying to you to make sure you did all the steps required. Furthermore, in using "Superoneclick", which worked for me on my Samsung Fascinate, if I missed a step it didn't work. I.E - I didn 't re-boot!

@ben_pyett you sir are a lengend!!!
what you posted worked...the only slight thing I had to do different was install the htcdrivers first, as it would recognise my phone, then I could do the adb reboot recovery.
It said it failed but I continued to flash su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip and happy days, now to load up a rom!!
many thanks and also to those who replied

roidroid said:
@ben_pyett you sir are a lengend!!!
what you posted worked...the only slight thing I had to do different was install the htcdrivers first, as it would recognise my phone, then I could do the adb reboot recovery.
It said it failed but I continued to flash su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip and happy days, now to load up a rom!!
many thanks and also to those who replied
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Glad to have been able to help.
Now take a backup using CWM so that you have a safe fall back position - just in case!
I'd then suggest updating the recovery to 4EXT which I personally find easier to use.
You'll then find all the ROMS linked within the INDEX thread
Enjoy!

just running a backup now....just waiting for it to finish then to hunt for a rom.
Will probably use rom manger and voidru, seems a popular choice and a good place to start.
Then pay the £1.56 for 4ext
Thanks again

roidroid said:
just running a backup now....just waiting for it to finish then to hunt for a rom.
Will probably use rom manger and voidru, seems a popular choice and a good place to start.
Then pay the £1.56 for 4ext
Thanks again
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good call....can't go wrong with any of that!

roidroid said:
just running a backup now....just waiting for it to finish then to hunt for a rom.
Will probably use rom manger and voidru, seems a popular choice and a good place to start.
Then pay the £1.56 for 4ext
Thanks again
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4EXT Recovery updater is free of charge

amidabuddha said:
4EXT Recovery updater is free of charge
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But I personally think that the small amount of money isn't much and motivates the developer to continually develop and improve this quality product
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

ben_pyett said:
But I personally think that the small amount of money isn't much and motivates the developer to continually develop and improve this quality product
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
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Completely agree with you. Just wanted to point that it is not necessary to pay (thanks to madmaxx82)

Yeah, I just rooted my galaxy tab, installed lagfix etc (feels like a new piece of hardware now, it so fast!)
I first coudnt do it, because i didn't have the Samsung drivers installed (just like the HTC drivers here)
I never actually rooted my desire s manually!.
I just s-offed, then installed custom roms straight away which already come pre-rooted.

ben_pyett said:
I'd suggest that to start you change these setting on your phone
Settings->Power->Fastboot = OFF
Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging = ON
There are various links in my signature, they should all help. Download the adb&fastboot link and extract the files to your c:\temp\ directory on your PC. Then install the HTC drivers then continue and follow the instructions below:
You first need to download CWM recovery image file for this device to your PC into again the C:\temp directory.
Put the phone in Fastboot USB mode (by following instructions below
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Wait for sdcard scan to complete.
Plug in USB cord connected to the computer
Press power ONCE and Fastboot USB mode starts
Then run a CMD shell from the PC and then issue the commands into it from the directory where you have put the downloaded img file (c:\temp\)
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
adb reboot recovery
To root you phone then
Download and then copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Navigate to recovery with the vol down button.
Press power to select and enter recovery.
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.
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Hi, I have the exact same problem, I would very much appretiate, a little more info with regards to the adb command prompts, I have "android-tools" folder in my "c:\temp" but I don't have a clue what command to use to install "clockworkmod", please could you tell me, I've been at this for weeks and my brain is fried... thank you.

It's all there above in post 2
Need info on your device, please write what your boot loader screen looks like
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

Unroot & Lock for XOOM Wi-Fi on ICS

Can someone please point me to a guide to lock and unroot my MZ604 running ilm77?
thanks

terrapin69 said:
Can someone please point me to a guide to lock and unroot my MZ604 running ilm77?
thanks
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Edit - see Post 4

Mjamocha said:
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242241
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This is assuming that you have Android SDK installed on you PC. - Tutorial found here:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/adb-easy-tutorial/
1. Downloading the rooting-update zip file. Download the zip file from here - http://goo.gl/Om9aP
Now place this on your external sdcard. - Sorry this is a requirement at the moment, like I said this is a bit rushed.
2. Flashing recovery
1. Download this Recovery image. http://bit.ly/iLRAIV
(place this image in you SDK PlatformTools Folder, or which ever folder that contains your adb.exe)
2. If your device is locked, now is a good time to unlock it.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
3. Flash recovery Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery-Tiamat-R4c-100611-1150-cwm.img
Once you have verification on your device that this has been flashed, reboot your device by holding volume up + power. Then 3 seconds after you see the Motorola logo, hit volume down. You should now see "Android Recovery" in the top left corner. Hit volume up to boot into recovery.
4. Flashing the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file.
If you're in clockwork mod recovery you can continue (This recovery image will say it is clockwork mod) . If you're not looking at clockwork mod, then you need to repeat step 3 again.
In cwm, go into "install zip from sdcard" -> "Choose zip from sdcard", then select the Xoom-Universal-Root.zip file you downloaded.
Note: use the volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select
Reboot your device and then welcome to your rooted device!
As Always, If this was helpful-hit the Thanks!
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Am I missing something or does this show you how to root the device when the question was how to unroot and lock? I'm looking to do the same thing.........

No you are not missing anything-I posted the wrong instuctions! LOL
Here you go -
[Guide] Re-lock and Un-root WI-FI Xoom Build HWI69
Video in case you want a visual of the commands used -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT8NF-_nLCo
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This is for Re-locking and Un-Rooting the US WIFI Xoom BUILD HWI69 ONLY
This is for use only on the Wifi-Only Xoom HWI69 build. Check your build number before you install!!!
Please note the following information does contain official Motorola images from a non Motorola source. The information in this thread has been tested, however I can not confirm that it will work for every situation. In no way will I or xda-developers.com be held accountable for any damage resulting from using this information. Use the following with extreme caution.
1. Download the necessary files from here:
http://www.android.net/forum/downloa...?do=file&id=39
2. Unzip the files to the directory you will be running ADB from.
3. Enter the following commands into the command prompt
adb reboot bootloader
Xoom will then reboot into bootloader screen
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot oem lock
After the final reboot you should be back to stock, Locked and Un-Rooted.

[Q] *HELP* Sensation stuck in boot loop

im trying to install this ROM on my Sensation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 (ARHD) - the ICS version.
So im following the instructions it points to here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
So my phone was running stock gingerbread. So i follow the instructions.
I successfully S-off the phone.
Then i did the PG58IMG.zip thing --- successfully updates --- but now the phone is in boot loop?? it says there it should reboot to home screen? I can still get to the bootloader menu but recovery or any of those options dont work?
I have tried googling but all those threads get so technical. I AM A COMPLETE UTTER AND DISGUSTING NOOB.
Please can someone give me a step by step easy to understand directions to fix my phone? please please?

To be honest the same thing happened to me when i first flashed an ICS rom.
What i did was that i connected the memory card to my PC using an adapter and deleted the PG851MG file.
Then i moved on to flashing my ICS rom (Virtuous inquisiton) and it worked out quite good.
But traditionally it should boot back after flashing the firmware.It has never happened to me again.
Thats my experience. I dont thnk tat nething should go wrong, but still the phones at your own risk. Do go thru other posts in the forum b4 u do nething.

debarox said:
To be honest the same thing happened to me when i first flashed an ICS rom.
What i did was that i connected the memory card to my PC using an adapter and deleted the PG851MG file.
Then i moved on to flashing my ICS rom (Virtuous inquisiton) and it worked out quite good.
But traditionally it should boot back after flashing the firmware.It has never happened to me again.
Thats my experience. I dont thnk tat nething should go wrong, but still the phones at your own risk. Do go thru other posts in the forum b4 u do nething.
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I deleted the file after and it still boot loops.
How do i flash my ICS ROM? the guide says to put the ROM and the "superwipe" zip into the root of the SD card and boot load then select "install from ZIP on SD"...but nothing comes up???

Ohk here are the steps u need to follow.
1-Turn Off ur phone
2-Boot into boot loader (by holding volume down + power button)
3-Select Recovery
4-select instal zip from sd card
5-Select SuperWipe.zip
For flashing the rom follow the above steps again and just select the rom u want to flash at the end

debarox said:
Ohk here are the steps u need to follow.
1-Turn Off ur phone
2-Boot into boot loader (by holding volume down + power button)
3-Select Recovery
4-select instal zip from sd card
5-Select SuperWipe.zip
For flashing the rom follow the above steps again and just select the rom u want to flash at the end
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When i select Recovery the HTC logo comes up then a logo of my phone with arrows and then my phone with a red triangle and a exclamation mark....thats it...nothing else happens?
HELP!

I think you dnt have CWM or 4ext on ur phone.
Did you install it first or not?
Even if you did. try Flashing the CWM again

debarox said:
I think you dnt have CWM or 4ext on ur phone.
Did you install it first or not?
Even if you did. try Flashing the CWM again
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whats CWM???? What must i do?
and i cant install 4ext as i cant download it cause phone is in boot loop

CWM means clockwork recovery mod.
download the attachment. place it in your sd card.
Bootloader will automatically detect the file and update it.
I believe you have ur phone S-OFF b4 u are attempting this

debarox said:
CWM means clockwork recovery mod.
download the attachment. place it in your sd card.
Bootloader will automatically detect the file and update it.
I believe you have ur phone S-OFF b4 u are attempting this
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its saying battery level too low now...im going to leave it off and charge it then try again.

make sure you
Have correct firmware for ics. Its 3.32. If your comming from GB, you need to flash the firmware because ics uses different firmware than GB. Hope this helps!
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium

Stop everything. I'll give you a simple solution.
Follow this step by step.
WRITE SUPER CID [YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THIS ONCE]-
1. Download adb tools here: download for WINDOWS or download for LINUX or from the attachments below
2. On your pc click on your local disk C: Drive (or D: drive for some) (WINDOWS users: Start > My computer > Local Disk (C)
3. Create a new folder called "adb" and extract the files from adb.zip into it. Make sure it doesn't create another folder in the adb folder when extracting
Manually put the phone in the bootloader/hboot mode
Navigate to fastboot by pressing volume down and pressing power button to select (power off > vol down + power on)
It will take you to the fastboot bootloader screen on your phone
Connect your phone via USB
Your Screen should now read fastboot USB
1. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
2. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
3. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
4. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
5. You can now flash any ROM you like.
Quoted from here.
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Updating the firmware
This step is MANDATORY otherwise you ROM will not boot. Please take a look at the firmware thread so you can understand what you are about to do.
After updating the firmware you will have the 3.32 firmware with unlocked bootloader. Which basically means that you can use advanced fastboot commands, such as: flash new radios and splashscreens
Download any firmware from here.
Copy the PG58IMG.zip file you've downloaded to the root of the sdcard. Root of the sd card mean that you can't put the file inside any folder. Also, you can't rename the file. Please keep the PG58IMG otherwise the bootloader won't recognize it.
Power off your phone or remove the batt and put it back again.
Hold volume-down + power button to boot into the bootloader
Wait for the firmware package to be found and confirm to update as prompted
Once it completed successfully and prompted you to reboot, pull the battery out.
Connect your SD card to the PC and remove the PG58IMG.zip file.
Quoted from here
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Download the zips for SuperWipe & your ROM and put them on your memory card.
Hold volume-down + tap the power button once to boot into the bootloader.
Press vol down to highlight Recovery and press the power button to select it.
Next, select Install zip from SDcard and touch to navigate to the location of the Super Wipe zip and select it.
Once it is done, you will be rebooted to Recovery. Again choose Install from SD card and this time navigate to the ROM and select it.
After the install is finished, go back to main recovery menu and select reboot.
That's it, you're good to go.
This will work, I'm a 100% positive on that.

[Q] ok i need help pls

hi all
im living in lebanon and i have htc sensation middle east version
android 2.3.4 with sense 3
software number 1.50.415.1
is that the latest update for my phone ? coz i saw alot ppl got update and when im checking for update i get no update available
so my Quetion is that normal or something goes wrong ?
(someone told me to change CID to 15) if thats true how to do so?.
10x in advance

speechless said:
hi all
im living in lebanon and i have htc sensation middle east version
android 2.3.4 with sense 3
software number 1.50.415.1
is that the latest update for my phone ? coz i saw alot ppl got update and when im checking for update i get no update available
so my Quetion is that normal or something goes wrong ?
(someone told me to change CID to 15) if thats true how to do so?.
10x in advance
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I guess your latest update (assuming you have an unbranded phone) should be Android v2.3.5 & Sense v3.5/3.6 unless ICS update has released already.
If your phone is branded, you will need to contact your operator to know about the software updates for your phone.
Anyway, to check for the latest update, go to Settings>About Phone>Software Updates>Check now.
If you really can't wait for an update, you can S-Off your phone, flash recovery of your choice, flash appropriate firmware & then apply a stock/custom ROM. Here is a guide for the same.

so what can i do in this case if my phone unbranded?

speechless said:
so what can i do in this case if my phone unbranded?
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As I said check for the update from settings. If it says no updates found, try switching off and rebooting your phone & then checking again.
If it again says no updates found & if you really want new software, then you can follow the last suggestion in my previous post. Note that the last option can (and in some cases, will) void your warranty, especially if not done properly.

kgs1992 said:
As I said check for the update from settings. If it says no updates found, try switching off and rebooting your phone & then checking again.
If it again says no updates found & if you really want new software, then you can follow the last suggestion in my previous post. Note that the last option can (and in some cases, will) void your warranty, especially if not done properly.
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ok i did as u said i got msg ( your phone is up to date there are no updates available for your phone) whats the best rom for sensation ? and 10x for your help appreciated

speechless said:
ok i did as u said i got msg ( your phone is up to date there are no updates available for your phone) whats the best rom for sensation ? and 10x for your help appreciated
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ROMs are all about experience mate. If you like something, it's not necessary that I might like it too. Also true the other way round.
What version of android and sense are you looking for?
Also what features are most important to you?

kgs1992 said:
ROMs are all about experience mate. If you like something, it's not necessary that I might like it too. Also true the other way round.
What version of android and sense are you looking for?
Also what features are most important to you?
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im looking for ics with good preference and stable doesnt metter what version of android or sense

speechless said:
im looking for ics with good preference and stable doesnt metter what version of android or sense
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Well, ARHD 6.6.4 is stable & pretty smooth and has almost no bugs at all.
Ordroid 7.1.0 has a bug or two, but is stable & fast. I personally feel it also gives better battery performance, although, I can't say it for sure since it's been here just a day now.
You could also try an Insert Coin ROM, which I haven't been able to do myself, and hence cannot tell you anything about it.
Don't go for senseless ROMs yet, since I'm not really sure how stable they are and I wouldn't want to recommend something to you unless I've atleast heard about it.
All ROMs can be found in the Android Development section.

kgs1992 said:
Well, ARHD 6.6.4 is stable & pretty smooth and has almost no bugs at all.
Ordroid 7.1.0 has a bug or two, but is stable & fast. I personally feel it also gives better battery performance, although, I can't say it for sure since it's been here just a day now.
You could also try an Insert Coin ROM, which I haven't been able to do myself, and hence cannot tell you anything about it.
Don't go for senseless ROMs yet, since I'm not really sure how stable they are and I wouldn't want to recommend something to you unless I've atleast heard about it.
All ROMs can be found in the Android Development section.
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im really appreciated but i have problem in ur guide cant read all things well there is a pic on front that hides half words tried on ff chrome IE pic attached
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xl VipeR lx said:
If you would like to S-OFF, Install ClockWork Recovery, permanently Root & obtain SuperCID. Follow Steps 1 to 4!
To Debrand or flash an official stock ROM only: follow Steps 1 & 4 only (you may skip step 3 & 4 is you do not need them)
To Root: follow steps 1-3
To install a custom ROM for the first time: Steps 1 & 2 then follow the guide below on how to install a custom Rom (step 3 isn't needed as customs roms are already rooted)
CLICK HERE FOR [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof) Steps 1-3 Needed! or Steps 1 & 2 plus custom ROM
UPDATE: NEW Recovery 5.0.0.8 - Follow Step 2 below to download and install. you do not need to follow the rest of the steps if you are just updating CWM
For Warranty Purposes/Returns:Follow Step 4 below for removing Clockwork and Root
FOLLOW STEP 5 TO CHANGE BACK TO S-ON - CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING- USE WITH CAUTION
Whether your a noob or not, it nice to see a step by step guide as S-off is developer preview only and doesn't come with much instructions. I have simply Collaborated what is out there into one easy thread. Nothing complex.
here is my very small simple detailed guide. I have put a lot of Time and effort to make sure everyone can benefit so Just push Thanks if it helped
Click here for TROUBLESHOOTING OR FAQ
Step 1. To S-OFF your Sensation - (You do not need to do this if you have S-off already or done this before) - WORKING NOW for TMOUS users
Visit http://revolutionary.io/
download the application for your operating System. AND EXTRACT IT TO A FOLDER
YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't
IMPORTANT
Fill out the form under the download links with your OS, Device, Hboot Version and Serial number. This will give your beta key to enable you to S - OFF. Make a note of this.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should detect the phone and ask for your beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your phone verify you have all the drivers installed, try disk drive mode or charging mode (Linux users can use disk drive mode. Confirmed to be working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See post 2 below for solutions.
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back and check hboot using the methods above. some users are told its failed and they still have S off now. If you have S-off your hboot will now be 1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. Type N and install it manually below (the recovery provided is v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1 does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
To install clockwork recovery for the sensation. Follow step 2!
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1277975"]HERE:[/URL] or Multiupload
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
6. Delete PG58IMG from your memory card and you can now root using step 3 below or install a custom ROM using CWM (Customs Roms are already rooted)
7. OPTIONAL: Boot into recovery or Completely switch off (Fastboot disabled or remove and reinsert battery)
Follow STEP 4 SUPER CID sub steps 1-6 to get adb running
8. Enter the command "adb shell cat /sys/devices/platform/htc_battery/power_supply/battery/status" Phone will confirm it is "CHARGING"
Charging issues fixed with new clockwork recovery. writing is now BLUE not purple or orange
Step 3. To permanently root your Sensation - (This means you will NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip from here: DOWNLOAD
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below. See To Start Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
If you are getting error messages regarding S-OFF, Rooting or installation - Troubleshoot below in post 2
See POST 2(HERE):
STEP 4. WRITE SUPER CID [YOU ONLY NEED TO DO THIS ONCE]- (continue from step 11 below if you have already done this)
(allows you to flash ANY ROM to the device regardless of the carrier. Just click RUU.EXE)
1. Download adb tools here: download for WINDOWS or download for LINUX or from the attachments below
2. On your pc click on your local disk C: Drive (or D: drive for some) (WINDOWS users: Start > My computer > Local Disk (C)
3. Create a new folder called "adb" and extract the files from adb.zip into it. Make sure it doesn't create another folder in the adb folder when extracting
4. open command prompt (or terminal for linux) and type "cd" "followed by the path to your adb folder" (windows users can type "cd C:\adb")
5. Ensure your phone is switched on (regular home screen) and connect it by USB in charging mode (Ensure usb debugging is on settings)
6. enter the command "adb devices". This is to confirm your phone is connected. (It should come back with list of devices attached and your serial number)
7. enter the command "adb reboot-bootloader". (nothing further required device WILL reboot in bootloader)
IF it doesn't you can Manually put the phone in the bootloader/hboot mode
Navigate to fastboot by pressing volume down and pressing power button to select (power off > vol down + power on)
It will take you to the fastboot bootloader screen on your phone
Connect your phone via USB
Your Screen should now read fastboot USB
8. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
9. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
10. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
11. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
12. You can now flash any ROM you like.
To reinstall any stock ROM after this or De-brand or reinstall a different type of Rom (European, Asian, US).
Just click here to download an Official Rom,
Connect to your phone in charging mode. click the "RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you downloaded and follow on screen instructions.
I can confirm SuperCID is successful as i just flashed a Tmous Rom (1.25.***) to my EU unbranded device to check. (added t-mobile tv and other carrier stuff to my apps list)
TO DE-BRAND OR REINSTALL STOCK ROM (Changes to Stock S-off, Removes Root and clockwork)
Reinstall your original stock ROM you had (e.g Vodafone, Tmous, Asian, European unbranded etc. if you are changing back to S-ON)
1. Backup all User Data and Apps (Titanium backup Recommended) SKIP THIS STEP IF YOU WANT TO WIPE EVERYTHING
2. Use the SUPERCID method above. (Confirmed to work)
3. If you cannot get superCID to work. Follow this by Alexp999. HERE: any problems PM ME and i will help
Your phone bootloader will read "PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL" after this, Root and clockwork will have been removed now
STEP 5 - CHANGING BACK TO S-ON - PROCEED WITH CAUTION. ONLY DO THIS IF YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO. BEWARE THERE IS A RISK OF BRICKING READ BEFORE GOING TO STEP 1.
YOU MUST Follow this correctly otherwise you could semi-brick your device (Semi bricks recovery by re-flashing RUU). If you follow it correctly YOU WILL GET S-ON SUCCESSFULLY -confirmed by other users
I cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong but i will help in every situation. 2 unrecoverable bricks so far. 1 due to not flashing RUU
First time i did this with a custom ROM installed - semi-bricked my device (couldn't boot due to security warning as S-on doesn't work with custom roms), restored it using RUU.exe
Second time after S-off i took the following steps and successfully went back to S-ON without any problems and booted up into stock rom.
Confirmed to work by several others as well as myself
1. Follow Step 4 above to get SuperCID - Skip if you already have it
2. Restore your official stock Rom: Just click here to download an Official Rom RESTORE STOCK EVEN IF YOU JUST RESTORED IT RECENTLY OR ARE ALREADY ON STOCK ROM. This is to ensure nothing gets changed in stock for S-on to be successful
So if you are already on a stock ROM or you just went back to stock ROM, i don't care, restore the stock ROM again using the RUU.exe if you don't want to be bricked!
Connect to your phone in charging mode. click the "RUU_pyramid_*****.exe" file you downloaded and follow on screen instructions.
3. Make sure when you download the RUU. download the same or similiar RUU version as your phone came with (e.g. Tmous or EU or Asian etc). As long as you install a stock rom similiar to what you had you should be ok. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE.
4. Switch your phone on now and let it boot for the first time and just skip through the welcome screen.
5. Go back to Step 4 - SUPERCID and go through 1 to 7 to get to the fastboot bootloader. (so just do what you did before, put adb files in local disk, adb reboot bootloader etc)
6. enter the command "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" (Thanks Dazweeja)
7. Reboot into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" or remove & reinsert the battery and press power on while keeping hold of volume down.
8. Bootloader should now read Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL.
9. Remove and reinsert the battery. Press power on as normal
You should now have S-on back and you can return your device or do whatever it is covered again under warranty.
10. IF IT DOESN'T REBOOT and bootloader says ***Security Warning**
Remove and re-insert the battery and go back into bootloader and holding Volume Down +power button select fastboot
11. Run RUU_Pyramid_***.exe to reflash stock rom. (the one u just downloaded in step 1) and then reboot. It should work now
The above method works successfully. So do not under any circumstances try this without going back to stock first using Ruu.exe. and Follow the instructions correctly if you want S-on WITHOUT problems Any doubts or questions PM me and i will get back to you and help you.
Donations welcome as i had a very shaky night experimenting and bricking my device (and having a panic attack over it) to find a safe method for successfully getting S-on back for all you out there complaining about warranty.
To Start Clockwork recovery
1. EITHER make sure fastboot is disabled in settings and shut down your phone
This can be done via Settings > Power> Untick "FAST BOOT" at the bottom.
OR take out your battery and put it back in. (this is easier)
2. Keep hold of the volume down button and switch your phone on.
3. Hboot will start. Navigate to recovery with the vol down button. Press power button to select and enter recovery.
To install a Custom ROM - you will not lose data or apps with this method!
1. Download your chosen ROM by other developers in the development threads and copy the ZIP file to your SD Card ROOT directory
2. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions above)
3. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT! (skip this step if you have already made a backup previously)
4. Navigate to "install zip from sdcard" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select)
5. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
6. Then select "your_chosen_rom.zip"
7. Then select "Yes - install your_chosen_rom.zip" to confirm
8. Then go back
9. Then reboot.
10. First boot will take quite some time -This is normal, i know you want touch your nice shiny phone but BE PATIENT - ENJOY!
Special Thanks to AlphaRev, unrEVOked Team, Bin4ry & to everyone else that helped with this GUIDE and with S-off and Dazweeja with S-on
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Attachments:
su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
ADB-Windows.zip
ADB-Linux.zip
PG58IMG.zip
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