Hi all, I am a complete Android noob and am looks for some answers.
I currently own a HTC Sensation Z710e that came with my contract on Vodafone and I am intrested in performing the whole S-Off and root thing, my question is though since I seen on the HTC Dev site that there is an EU version and a Vodafone version of the Sensation, I wanted to know if rooting on my phone would work and would I be able to install standard Senstation custom ROM's, would they install just fine or would there be issues with things such as calling or texting people? Would I need to change the radio settings around or something, if so how?
I just used the htc dev site just to see about how it works and I am probably going to use revolutionary.
I am running Android 2.3.4
You can tell I am not yet fully experienced when it comes to Android, so could I have some general tips and guidelines when it comes to modding my Sensation please.
Thanks for the help!
Yes when you root it and S off you can use any compatable rom - also unlcok the Sensation for free as well.
My phone came from Orange - S off CoreDroid for me and unlocked its
Marvellous sorry Sensational, now on Virgin
If you can read and follow instructions it's easy.
Use the guide here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Okay cheers guys.
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Hi guys.
Currently have a dhd but o2 have offered me an early upgrade.
So I'm getting a Sensation next week. In the past they've sent me unbranded handsets & some branded.
Just wondered that once the s-off method has been made public, would one still be able to Debrand & use custom roms as I have been on dhd?
My apologies for the lack of knowledge. Just that I've not had to make goldcards etc on dhd as that came unbranded from o2.
I'm sure someone will make a guide etc.. Xda is very helpful like that
Thanks Y'all
AJ.
ajay83 said:
Hi guys.
Currently have a dhd but o2 have offered me an early upgrade.
So I'm getting a Sensation next week. In the past they've sent me unbranded handsets & some branded.
Just wondered that once the s-off method has been made public, would one still be able to Debrand & use custom roms as I have been on dhd?
My apologies for the lack of knowledge. Just that I've not had to make goldcards etc on dhd as that came unbranded from o2.
I'm sure someone will make a guide etc.. Xda is very helpful like that
Thanks Y'all
AJ.
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After S-OFF you can flash any rom you like, so you can definately debrand your phone.
The only branding on my o2 sensation was the wallpaper, I haven't checked the simlock yet but I assume its locked to o2
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Normally at germany HTC sim lock isnt allowed. I believe its the same for Eu devices
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Hi guys what I mean is o2 & other networks have a different software number to the official htc one.
So even if I do have an o2 branded handset, once the s-off method is here can I just proceed with goldcard, then downgrade & straight into a LeeDrOiD rom?
I was lucky with my dhd from o2 as this one kept the original htc software version & not o2's own.
Thank you for the advice & help guys =)
I was so happy when phones4u gave me an unbranded one! Orange generally put loads of ****e on the phones!
ajay83 said:
Hi guys what I mean is o2 & other networks have a different software number to the official htc one.
So even if I do have an o2 branded handset, once the s-off method is here can I just proceed with goldcard, then downgrade & straight into a LeeDrOiD rom?
I was lucky with my dhd from o2 as this one kept the original htc software version & not o2's own.
Thank you for the advice & help guys =)
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We don't know the process yet. Downgrade was specific to dhd for an exploit for radio s off.
Simply put though, once you have s off you can flash any rom.
Hey, I was wondering what does it mean to debrand a phone? I noticed a lot people mention debranding and I am wondering what is it and what does it do?
Also, should I do? Will it make a difference if I ever want to install Cyanogenmod if that ever comes out?
Btw I am a Tmobile HTC Sensation owner if that makes any difference
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090503022231AA5ryws
that's all i can help you !
Ahh makes sense, so say I debrand my phone, and it removes an app or a program that I do find myself using, say "lookout" or "qik" can I just download them from the marketplace?
Also, Is there any point in debranding if I plan on installing Cyanogenmod?
You can install lookout from the market. However, I'm not sure about qik, as it's branded as "Tmo video chat by qik" on the market.
I'm debranded tmous...yes qik is available on the market as are all tmobile crapware apps except telenav.
yep id like to know this also, Is there any point in debranding if I plan on installing Cyanogenmod?
i have a sensation have turned S-off and downloaded opensensation if my phone has vodafone branding ie splashscreen etc will install cyanogen sensation ics rom debrand the phone also? or do i need to do the whole cid change thing and then install an RUU like in step 19 here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193033
Thanks in advance!
If you install cm9 or cm7 you will get an ubranded phone software user interface wise
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g
Hi Guys,
I am running my phone on android 2.3.5 and hboot version 2.00.00.2. I was exploring on the net, how to root android but could just find that the hboot version on htc desire s has to be 0.98.0000 which is suported on revolution.io website. Is there any other way to s-off my phone to go for rooting.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk
unlock your bootloader via htcdev site
and than just flash superuser from recovery
Hi guys, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but just to avoid making an unnecessary one, I thought I'd ask my question here.
I've been looking at htcdev, and I understand that it doesn't officially support the ds, but it works. It's probably a stupid noob question, but assuming I select 'desire' on HTC's drop down menu, how imperative is it that I get the exact RUU? There isn't one listed for my provider (o2 uk). Googling, and searching on a few forums has turned up nothing, but my software details are:
2.3.5 with sense 3.0
Soft. Num. 2.10.401.8
I was under the impression the 3 digit string pertained to the provider, and o2 tends to use x.xx.701.x.
Is it completely necessary to find a specific RUU, or is the region the only real important factor? Would the HTC eu one be suitable?
Thanks in advance for your help guys. Never got.round to rooting my old desire, but 'upgraded' to the s before I realised it wasn't as easy to root!
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Scrap that.....found it! Must've been search result blind in the end! Sorry for the interruption guys!
Peas.
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I have a rooted HTC Amaze with s-on and unlocked bootloader. Yesterday I tried to flash Android Revolution so I can have an ICS rom. I couldn't use my phone for almost an entire day until I finally figured out how to get back onto bulletless around 2am.
I want to upgrade to ICS but I have no clue what to do, I have read many many threads about what to do but nothing is really clear to me.
I might be asking something really obvious to some people but I am eff'd if I can't use my phone and I just need a little help from someone who can tell exactly what to do, thanks everyone.
HTC AMAZE
Originally Telus, unlocked for WIND now.
version 2.3.4
Bulletless V2.4.1
Sense 3.0
no help????
Hi, i know this is a noobie question, i tried google-ing but i find the answers insufficient. Aside from bootlogo and apps, What is the difference of Vodafone branded and the Local ones?
I got this HTC sensation VF from my friend and I want to flash custom ROMs/firmwares. The phone is already openline but is still on stock rom and unrooted. I am just wondering if I will get problems if I unlock it and then flash firmwares. if so, is it already the same as the local ones?
I came from Samsung phones and I am just new in HTC phones and i know it's more complicated to work around.
i just found answers to my questions, thread closed.