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[GUIDE] A must read for those noobs who want to enjoy ICS

Hi, I have seen a lot of noobs are having boot loop and other issues to install ICS. Therefore I am creating this thread for those rookie users who wants to use ICS on their Sensation. I have tried to put all the thread links which are enriched with such information. Hope this will help all the rookie sensationers.
Firmware flashing, Radio Flashing and Custom ROM installation are risky and may brick your device if you make any mistake or if there is power failure. I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device.
I am assuming that you already have S-OFF and a suitable custom Recovery installed. (CWM or 4EXT etc). If you are not sure then you must read this thread. Be very careful while perform any task related to S-OFF and custom Recovery installation.
Learn basic ADB (Android Debugging Bridge) command. A good adb how to can be found here in xda.
Please note that all ICS based ROMs require the new firmware V3.12 and above. I would recommend the latest firmware V3.32 to flash .This is the latest stable release from HTC. This firmware is not backward compatible. Remember if you do not flash this firmware and install ICS ROMs , then you will have boot loop.
The official HBOOT version in this firmware is 1.20 or 1.23, or 1.27.000 which are locked. This deprecates some extended HBOOT commands like flashing radio, splash image etc. Mike1986 has posted a patched firmware V3.32 with HBOOT 1.27.1100 Revolutionary. This removes those limitations.
******* Note: Very few users reported that even after flashing v3.24 firmware , they got bootloop. But when they flashed v3.12 firmware, they were fine. So if you fall into the category of those very few users , then try to flash v3.12 firmware. Some users pointed out that the HBOOT 1.27.1100 was the actual reason to cause the bootloop. So another solution is to replace the patched HBOOT 1.27.1100 with the older HBOOT from V3.12 firmware package. Recently released firmware V3.32 and V3.30 have the same hboot v1.27.1100 Revolutionary as in V3.24. So who ever got bootloop with V3.24 , they will be still in bootloop with V3.30 and V3.32. The advice is same . Just stick to V3.12 firmware or replace the HBOOT of V3.30/V3.32 with the HBOOT found in V3.12 or the official untouched HBOOT V1.27.000 released in untouched V3.32 firmware. Few users got ARHD 6.5.X working with V3.12 firmware too. So you can also have a try.Remember v3.12 firmware is compatible for both Gingerbread and IceCream Sandwich. But the GB ROM must be sense 3.5 based else again you may get bootloop. *******
If anyone wants to update to official untouched firmware V3.32 with HBOOT 1.27.000 , they can follow this thread.
V3.12 Firmware can also be downloaded from the same thread.
Before you begin to flash any ICS based ROM, please flash v3.32 firmware. This firmware package includes a good radio. So no additional radio flashing is required. If any ROM suggests specific radio, then you have to flash it separately.
EDIT:
New firmware V3.32 is out with release of Android Revolution HD 6.5.1 by mike1986. The firmware has minor changes from the V3.24 . Sense 3.6 based ICS ROM willl work with this firmware. ASOP ICS like Virtuous is also working. Firmware v3.32 posted by mike1986 has the same patched unlocked HBOOT 1.27.1100 as in V3.24 . So extended fastboot commands are available.
1. Firmware Flashing:
Do a NANDROID backup after booting into recovery. ( Switch off your phone. Pull back the battery. Wait a minute. Put your battery back in the phone. Press POWER+VOlUME – Key together. Wait till the bootloader is ready. Select Recovery by pressing VOLUME- key. Then Press POWER button.)
Download the right firmware from this thread.Check the MD5 checksum of your downloaded file to be 200% sure that your file is not damaged. (To see md5 checksum of your downloaded file in linux environment open terminal. Navigate to the directory where your file is downloaded by typing :
$ cd /home/your-username/Downloads/
Change the directory address as per your download location
Then type :
$ md5sum yourfilename.zip
This will return the md5 checksum value.
In windows environment download md5 checksum calculating utility from here or here . Install it and check the md5 checksum value of your downloaded file.
Now you can compare this value with the value given by the actual uploader of the file. It must be matched else redownload the file. )
Read the thread thoroughly and follow every required step to flash the firmware. Do not skip any step. While flashing firmware follow the onscreen instruction on your phone. After flashing firmware, do not forget to delete the firmware zip file (PG58IMG.zip) from your sdcard root.
Remember restore of NANDROID backup will not restore your firmware. I am suggesting it if you want to go back to your original state then you can restore it from the nandroid backup but only after downgrading your firmware into original one.
2. Custom ROM installation:
Download the ROM of your choice. And follow the specific flashing information for that specific ROM. Generally the method is as follows.
a. Download your custom ROM.
b. Check the MD5 checksum of the downloaded file to be 200% sure that your downloaded zip is not damaged.
c. Copy your ROM on the root of your SDCARD.
d. Boot into Recovery.
e. Do a nandroid backup. If anything goes wrong
f. Do a Superwipe.
g. Install your ROM.
h. Install the specific radio if required.
i. Reboot. Wait atleat for 7 to 10 Minutes for firstboot.
j. Enjoy your cutom ROM.
A good guide for ARHD ROM can be found here. If you want to use ARHD 6.5.X then flash V3.32 firmware.
REPEAT:
******* Note: Very few users reported that even after flashing v3.24 or V3.30 or V3.32 firmware , they got bootloop. But when they flashed v3.12 firmware, they were fine. So if you fall into the category of those very few users , then try to flash v3.12 firmware. Some users pointed out that the patched HBOOT 1.27.1100 Revolutionary was the actual reason to cause the bootloop. So another solution is to replace the HBOOT 1.27.1100 with the older HBOOT from V3.12 firmware package. Recently released firmware V3.32 and V3.30 have the same hboot V1.27.1100 as in V3.24. So who ever got bootloop with V3.24 , they will be still in bootloop with V3.30 and V3.32. The advice is same . Just stick to V3.12 firmware or replace the HBOOT of V3.30/V3.32 with the HBOOT found in V3.12 or the official untouched HBOOT V1.27.000 released in untouched V3.32 firmware. Few users got ARHD 6.5.X working with V3.12 firmware too. So you can also have a try.Remember v3.12 firmware is compatible for both Gingerbread and IceCream Sandwich. But the GB ROM must be sense 3.5 based else again you may get bootloop. *******
If anyone wants to update to official untouched firmware V3.32 with HBOOT 1.27.000 , they can follow this thread.
V3.12 Firmware can also be downloaded from the same thread.
3. BATTERY CALIBRATION:
After you install a Custom ROM you should perform battery calibration. To do this, charge your battery till 100%. I suggest to install app Current Widget and Battery calibration. When the current widget shows 0mAH current draw, your battery is actually charged fully. Now you can boot into recovery and then remove battery stat form the tools menu. Alternatively you can do it with Battery calibrator app on your phone itself.
Once you have calibrated , remove the charger and keep your phone into sleep for at least 1 to 2 hours. After this use your phone. I am sure you will get a good battery life.
4. ICS PROBLEM FIXES:
Read this thread. Search the forum before you post any question. May be your question has already been answered.
5. ALL NOOB QESTIONS:
Still you have questions?? Post your question in this thread.
6. REGARDING FLAMING, POSTING NEW THREADS, AND MODERATING TECHNIQUE
Please read this thread to know how to post or reply in a thread.
7. SENSATION THEMES :
Themes related post can be found in this thread. But remember most of the themes are ROM specific. So before you install very sure that it is supported by your ROM.
8. SPLASH SCREEN , BOOTANIMATION, BOOTSOUND, AND DOWNANIMATION
For splash screen customization read these threads.
a. Linux Splash tool and flashable splash.zip
b. [UTILITY][v1112.3]MySplash - Splash screen backup and flash program for Sensation
c. Change the White HTC Splash image to what you want
d. The EASISET way to flash splash screens
e. Bootsplash, bootanimation, etc
For Bootanimation, downanimation and boot sound follow these threads.
a. NEWii bootanimation "Ice Cream Sandwich"
b. |BOOTAnimation| from HD video - qHD + bootsound
c. Bootsound for ARHD 6.2.1
d. |BOOT & DOWN Animation| HTC Black
9. REVERTING BACK TO GINGERBREAD:
If you feel that ICS is not your cap of tea for time being and you need to go back to Gingerbread, then you have to downgrade the sensation firmware.
You can downgrade to v3.12 (for sense 3.5 based GB ROM only) or to v1.17 for any GB ROM.
Firmware v1.17 does not include a radio. So your present radio will be preserved. If your custom rom suggest a different radio, you have to flash it separately in fastboot mode.
You can download these firmware here. Please follow that thread for flashing instruction.
TO FLASH RADIO VIA FASTBOOT:(Remember this method will work only if your HBOOT is unlocked; official HBOOT 1.20 is locked where as Revolutionary HBOOT 1.27 is unlocked)
Download the required radio. If it is in zip, extract it . You will get a file radio.img or similar. Put this file in the folder where fastboot and adb binary is present. Generally it is in the 'platform-tools' folder. Now,
a. Connect your phone into a PC, and make sure that USB Debugging is enabled
b. Click "Charge Only". on your sensation.
c. Open a command prompt.
d. Start adb by issuing "adb start-server"command. (If you are in windows environment you have to go to the directory where adb binary is present; normally it is in 'platform-tools' folder)
e. Type: adb devices
f. If it lists your sensation, then you are connected to your sensation via adb.
g. Type: "adb reboot bootloader"
h. Once your phone is in bootloader (white screen with text), type "fastboot flash radio radio.img" . Change radio.img into your-file-name.img if required.
i. When the flashing completes, type "fastboot reboot"
j. Done. Enjoy!
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You forgot something really basic. ALWAYS CHECK MD5 when you flash something crucial like firmware radio hboot etc
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dexter93 said:
You forgot something really basic. ALWAYS CHECK MD5 when you flash something crucial like firmware radio hboot etc
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Thanks for pointing out though I have already mentioned it in custom rom installation section. Now I have edited the firmware flashing section.

Now if only you could get noobs to actually read it BEFORE they brick their phones. Wouldn't that be something? Nice write up though!

Besides the MD5 check, this is one of the most complete how-to's in the sensation section. thanks mate.

Every 1 started a noob so don't worry u learn from your mistakes and every 1 has
Made them.
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Mods, please make this sticky!
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septix said:
Mods, please make this sticky!
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+1 on that .. its a really good guide
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Thread stickied, nice work mate

This is very helpful. Just have one problem. I know I'm super Cid. Advanced showed me11111111. Went to firmware guide and don't know which 3.24 download to use. I guess it would be the one in the HTC column or in the T-Mobile column. Any ideas?
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One more thing. Will I lose root after flashing 3.24 firmware?
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hardrockinandroid said:
One more thing. Will I lose root after flashing 3.24 firmware?
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You will not lose root. And also you will remain s-off. Your root access depends on the ROM and it's kernel you are going to use.
But remember if you flash official ruu you will lose root. Your custom recovery will be over written by the official one. But again you will remain s-off.
As you are having supercid , you can choose any v3.24 firmware package from the list.But chose your firmware depending on your service provider.if you are a Tmobile customer choose Tmobile firmware.......
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Thank u so much.
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hardrockinandroid said:
Thank u so much.
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Please hit the thanks button .

thanks, i'm half noob...im good at the basics and still learning the tricky stuff....this is helpful!

thunderbee22 said:
thanks, i'm half noob...im good at the basics and still learning the tricky stuff....this is helpful!
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You are welcome. Don't forget to hit the thanks button.
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Link on 5. is broken
Also, add that supercid needs redoing sometimes even if one done it before or it shows as supercid. Especially after flashing firmware.

tinky1 said:
Link on 5. is broken
Also, add that supercid needs redoing sometimes even if one done it before or it shows as supercid. Especially after flashing firmware.
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Thanks.. link fixed... But not sure about superCID redoing. I have changed my firmware several times but still I am having superCID. [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on also suggests to do superCID only once.

musarraf172 said:
Thanks.. link fixed... But not sure about superCID redoing. I have changed my firmware several times but still I am having superCID. [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on also suggests to do superCID only once.
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It has happened before. But probably best to leave it out.
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opps, I posted a question. I did not see the link.

Possible brick

So the story is I got this phone for tmobile and updated to ICS from OTA and then after that i did a recovery, in a attempt to root i could not turn s-off since it was using hboot 1.27.0000 so i unlocked the bootloader and flashed CMW recovery and flashed a zip file to root it...after that i flashed a MIUI rom...now I am stuck at HTC screen....
I can get into hboot and into recovery and flash any room how ever it still stuck at htc screen. I tried RUU and i get error 155 and PG58IMG wont work
am I screwed?

There is no s-off for your hboot i think which makes it so you can't flash roms.. well you can but it gives you a semi-brick..
I think running a RUU should do the trick not sure on this one tho someone confirm before op proceeds.
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No your not screwed you need to go to your pc or laptop and you will need to have a copy of the Rom.zip you flashed and unzip it and when thats done you will the folders you will see a folder that will say kernel open it up and scroll down and you should see a boot.img you Will then copy it to the same folder that contains your adb driver and fastboot drivers in you will then open cmd and typ your commands to get your fastboot drivers working and then typ fastboot flash boot boo.IMG let it flash then typ fastboot reboot and watch the magic thank me later
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And stop trying to flash ruu your not in a position to do that yet
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tanner2007 said:
So the story is I got this phone for tmobile and updated to ICS from OTA and then after that i did a recovery, in a attempt to root i could not turn s-off since it was using hboot 1.27.0000 so i unlocked the bootloader and flashed CMW recovery and flashed a zip file to root it...after that i flashed a MIUI rom...now I am stuck at HTC screen....
I can get into hboot and into recovery and flash any room how ever it still stuck at htc screen. I tried RUU and i get error 155 and PG58IMG wont work
am I screwed?
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Dude when you flashed a rom after unlocked bootloader.. You need to do one extra step
Go to this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25587345 And do extra 1 step...
Also read the guide to the letter.. That's for you
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves

And as soon as you boot up you need to download 4ext recovery and make sure smart flash is enabled because your s on
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shahkam said:
There is no s-off for your hboot i think which makes it so you can't flash roms.. well you can but it gives you a semi-brick..
I think running a RUU should do the trick not sure on this one tho someone confirm before op proceeds.
Sent From My Sexy Sensation.
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I am suprised no one else caught this, but there is a S-off for Hboot 1.27.0000
Juopunutbear S-off. Just follow this guide and or use this tool.

Yes you can s off but if you don't slow down and pay attention to what your doing you will end with a softbrick
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HTC ONE S - ROM and HBOOT

Hello,
i need you help...
I have make the update via OTA to 4.0.4 and later a recovery via CWM recovery back to 4.0.3
-> that was not a good idea...
Now i can´t update the original Stock Rom... i think the problem is with HBOOT (now 1.14.0002)... is to high...
But i need the original Stock Rom 4.0.3 to update to 4.0.4 ....
Have anybody a idea for solution?
Or have anybody the right HBOOT version to flash the Stock Rom?
2.21.401.10 = 1.14.0002
1.78.401.2 = xxxxxxx HBOOT ???
I have the HTC ONE S with the S4 prozessor...

Wrong section.
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Ruffy2703 said:
Hello,
i need you help...
I have make the update via OTA to 4.0.4 and later a recovery via CWM recovery back to 4.0.3
-> that was not a good idea...
Now i can´t update the original Stock Rom... i think the problem is with HBOOT (now 1.14.0002)... is to high...
But i need the original Stock Rom 4.0.3 to update to 4.0.4 ....
Have anybody a idea for solution?
Or have anybody the right HBOOT version to flash the Stock Rom?
2.21.401.10 = 1.14.0002
1.78.401.2 = xxxxxxx HBOOT ???
I have the HTC ONE S with the S4 prozessor...
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Use TWRP recovery instead of clockwork. Then go to advanced and install HTC dumlock. This will trick the recovery to allow you to install a boot.img even with the higher Hboot. Search for TWRP 2.2.2 and HTC dumlock to see how to install a ROM using TWRP.
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Ruffy2703 said:
Hello,
i need you help...
I have make the update via OTA to 4.0.4 and later a recovery via CWM recovery back to 4.0.3
-> that was not a good idea...
Now i can´t update the original Stock Rom... i think the problem is with HBOOT (now 1.14.0002)... is to high...
But i need the original Stock Rom 4.0.3 to update to 4.0.4 ....
Have anybody a idea for solution?
Or have anybody the right HBOOT version to flash the Stock Rom?
2.21.401.10 = 1.14.0002
1.78.401.2 = xxxxxxx HBOOT ???
I have the HTC ONE S with the S4 prozessor...
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Yeah dude, wrong section. Go to the Q&A. I'm sure you didn't miss that section.
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dsellers2 said:
Use TWRP recovery instead of clockwork. Then go to advanced and install HTC dumlock. This will trick the recovery to allow you to install a boot.img even with the higher Hboot. Search for TWRP 2.2.2 and HTC dumlock to see how to install a ROM using TWRP.
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Hello,
sorry, I did not want to install the cyanogenmod... i need a solution to install the original stock rom...
Do you have a idea for me?
Is it not easier to downgrade the HBOOT?
Can me anybody tell which HBOOT is the right one for the 1.78.401.2 Stock Rom?

Ruffy2703 said:
Hello,
sorry, I did not want to install the cyanogenmod... i need a solution to install the original stock rom...
Do you have a idea for me?
Is it not easier to downgrade the HBOOT?
Can me anybody tell which HBOOT is the right one for the 1.78.401.2 Stock Rom?
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I got it!!!!!!
1. factory reset
2. flash the original recovery form HTC
3. load the OTA
4. install again the OTA
... now i have the 4.0.4 Stock Rom....

Hboot 2.02.0002

Does this hboot makes more complicated to flash roms? I've read that is not possible to format system/lib, so some roms have to be changed. How to delete system/lib then?
Is it advised to stay on that hboot or should be downgraded or s-off?

As far as i know only few latest ICS based ROMs require new HBOOT. I am on Fallout 5.0, worked fine with older HBOOT 6.98.2000 (Revolutionary root)

poled said:
Does this hboot makes more complicated to flash roms? I've read that is not possible to format system/lib, so some roms have to be changed. How to delete system/lib then?
Is it advised to stay on that hboot or should be downgraded or s-off?
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You can stay on that hboot and use 4EXT Recovery to format /system/lib. It will remain empty when you flash a ROM that is not supporting it so there is nothing to worry about
EDIT: I may be wrong, just saw the post in Scanob thread. But you can test it. Make a nandroid backup (and/or put a ROM on the SDcard), wipe /system/lib from recovery and reboot. If the ROM boots then it is true (/system/lib cannot be wiped). If does not boot (then /system/lib is wiped) reboot back to recovery: "adb reboot recovery" - you need USB debugging enabled in ROM and adb drivers on the PC or with the 3 key combo (hold Vol Down + Vol Up + Power) and restore the backup or flash the new ROM

Can anyone confirm that /system/lib can't be wiped or formated with hboot 2.02.0002 ?
I'd like to try the stock ICS update but I'm afraid that the RUU will replace my hboot (2.00.0002 unlocked) with hboot 2.02.0002.
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htc desire s rooted s-on
yaonos said:
Can anyone confirm that /system/lib can't be wiped or formated with hboot 2.02.0002 ?
I'd like to try the stock ICS update but I'm afraid that the RUU will replace my hboot (2.00.0002 unlocked) with hboot 2.02.0002.
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hello sorry to bother you
well i have a htc desire s with s-0n rooted with HTCDev.com. hboot 2.00.0002
well i have got cwm and backed up my rom.and flashed others no problem but with loading a rom i had to go into command promps and flash a boot.img. well no problem there as i downloaded roms with a boot.img with them.now i want to go back to my original stock rom and load it it loads ok but when i load the boot.img it dose not work.i got the boot img from the back up that i made of my stock original rom.
please help as i would love to know whar i am doing wrong cheers

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hello sorry to bother you
well i have a htc desire s with s-0n rooted with HTCDev.com. hboot 2.00.0002
well i have got cwm and backed up my rom.and flashed others no problem but with loading a rom i had to go into command promps and flash a boot.img. well no problem there as i downloaded roms with a boot.img with them.now i want to go back to my original stock rom and load it it loads ok but when i load the boot.img it dose not work.i got the boot img from the back up that i made of my stock original rom.
please help as i would love to know whar i am doing wrong cheers
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Did you try to flash your boot.img in CLI with fastboot like you did when you installed your cutom ROM ?
Edit : Your question has nothing to do with the subject of this thread (Hboot 2.02.0002 ).

The RUU ICS Update installs:
hboot: 2.02.0002
radio: 3831.19.00.110
This also prevents me from updating cause i´m also afraid that rooting and installing custom roms won´t work afterwards.
Is there an opportunity to downgrade from 2.02.0002 to another hboot and install a previous RUU to root it via revolutionary for example?

I'm no expert but, I have HBoot 2.00.0002. HTC dev unlocked. And I have had no problem flashing any rom. I have tried Andromadus, Flinny, NK111, Codename android, and I'm currently using Jelly Time R15.0 as my daily use rom.

I'm not afraid of not being able to root my DS after the ICS RUU. I would be able to unlock the hboot again, flash ext4, then install SuperSu from the recovery.
I'm just afraid that the 2.02.0002 hboot will make it difficult for me to install custom ROMs in the future if this hboot restricts effectively the acess to /system/lib. But I would also like to try the new radio of the ICS RUU.
The alternate path I'm considering to follow is downgrading my hboot, S-OFF by revolutionary, flash hboot 2.00.2002, then flash stock ICS using a PG88IMG.zip where hboot and recovery would be removed.
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CUSTOM ROM > Stock ICS from RUU > CUSTOM ROM
Had no problem with the Custom Rom installation..

poled said:
Does this hboot makes more complicated to flash roms? I've read that is not possible to format system/lib, so some roms have to be changed. How to delete system/lib then?
Is it advised to stay on that hboot or should be downgraded or s-off?
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Yes, this hboot makes it more complicated to flash ROMs because you have to flash the kernel - boot.img - separately using fastboot. But if the ROMs all share the same kernel, then you can skip this step.
The hboot has the extra system/lib partition, but that is only used by the latest stock HTC GB OTA and the HTC ICS RUU. Custom ROMs generally don't use it.
This partition can be formatted, for example using 4EXT, just like the other partitions.
Sent from my Nexus 7

How about flashing RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed.exe over current Hboot 2.02.0002 with custom ROM?

yaonos said:
Can anyone confirm that /system/lib can't be wiped or formated with hboot 2.02.0002 ?
I'd like to try the stock ICS update but I'm afraid that the RUU will replace my hboot (2.00.0002 unlocked) with hboot 2.02.0002.
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I personally found that it couldn't flash custom roms without s-off due to being unable to write the /system directory. I had to downgrade the RUU so that I could get S-OFF with revolutionary in order to be able to. If you are upgrading with the ICS stock ROM you won't need to, but you will need to re-lock your hboot to flash the RUU

androvoid said:
I personally found that it couldn't flash custom roms without s-off due to being unable to write the /system directory. I had to downgrade the RUU so that I could get S-OFF with revolutionary in order to be able to. If you are upgrading with the ICS stock ROM you won't need to, but you will need to re-lock your hboot to flash the RUU
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Not able to write the /system directory? Never heard that one before...
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teadrinker said:
Not able to write the /system directory? Never heard that one before...
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Yeah, I have hboot 2.02.0002 with htc dev unlock and I can write to /system without issues.
Must be something else wrong.

Sensation 4G Brick!!

I can get into CMW 5.8.0.9. Flash Roms but no matter what I do, they do not boot. I have tried even restoring the stock ROM, from Backup. Used the RUU method, Nothing works. All of them get stuck at the HTC logo.
How do you S-Off without booting into ICS???
Is there a way to update/downgrade the Hboot to flash anything that will boot the device???
Any help will be apreciated
DEVICE: HTC Sensation Z710e
ROM: stock ICS 4.0.3
FIRMWARE:3.32.401.5
KERNEL:
BOOTLOADER:unlocked
HBOOT VERSION:1.27.0000
RECOVERY:CWMod
S-ON

ryantek said:
I can get into CMW 5.8.0.9. Flash Roms but no matter what I do, they do not boot. I have tried even restoring the stock ROM, from Backup. Used the RUU method, Nothing works. All of them get stuck at the HTC logo.
How do you S-Off without booting into ICS???
Is there a way to update/downgrade the Hboot to flash anything that will boot the device???
Any help will be apreciated
DEVICE: HTC Sensation Z710e
ROM: stock ICS 4.0.3
FIRMWARE:3.32.401.5
KERNEL:
BOOTLOADER:unlocked
HBOOT VERSION:1.27.0000
RECOVERY:CWMod
S-ON
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hi,
flash 4ext recovery,enable smartflash from it and then flash a rom
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

If you are S-Off, then there is no need to use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader.
You can just flash an unlocked hboot like Revolutionary or Juopunutbear.
You'll need to relock your bootloader before that using this command:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
You can find Juopunutbear hboot along with flashing instructions here: http://unlimited.io/jbhboots.htm