(Help!) Attempted wrong firmware upgrade from 2.3.4 HTC Sensation Z710a - HTC Sensation

ok so i wanted to install the ICS on my android but it needed the 4.03 firmware but the 4.03 firmware needed a firmware from 3.x.x so i when to find one and now my device is bricked i can still flash to ROM but thats about it. i can turn it on and it just sits there with a white screen with a label saying "HTC". i have tried restoring from my ROM back ups since i got clock mod installed in the recovery menu i tried every thing i wiped every thing and when i flash or re flash a rom my HTC goes into a booting cycle. and my CID is supper cid and i remember my HBOOT being 1.18.000 but thats about it. i had stock firmware of 2.3.4
My phone had firmware with vodafone australia.
my SD card is intact but i think internal SD card is corrupted or what ever where ever the firmware gets flashed to.
and i cannot seem to find the original vodafone HTC Sensation 2.3.3 firmware so i could restore it and then update it to 2.3.4.
and i tend to get an error from:
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcbllk1p2
this when i try to do factory reset from clockmod
and on my HBOOT it say:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
please help is my phone completly bricked, corrupted?
is there still a way for me to check my MD5 sum from HBOOT or through the computer so i could get the right firmware and overwrite the bricked one.

XxUnkn0wnxX said:
ok so i wanted to install the ICS on my android but it needed the 4.03 firmware but the 4.03 firmware needed a firmware from 3.x.x so i when to find one and now my device is bricked i can still flash to ROM but thats about it. i can turn it on and it just sits there with a white screen with a label saying "HTC". i have tried restoring from my ROM back ups since i got clock mod installed in the recovery menu i tried every thing i wiped every thing and when i flash or re flash a rom my HTC goes into a booting cycle. and my CID is supper cid and i remember my HBOOT being 1.18.000 but thats about it. i had stock firmware of 2.3.4
My phone had firmware with vodafone australia.
my SD card is intact but i think internal SD card is corrupted or what ever where ever the firmware gets flashed to.
and i cannot seem to find the original vodafone HTC Sensation 2.3.3 firmware so i could restore it and then update it to 2.3.4.
and i tend to get an error from:
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcbllk1p2
this when i try to do factory reset from clockmod
and on my HBOOT it say:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
please help is my phone completly bricked, corrupted?
is there still a way for me to check my MD5 sum from HBOOT or through the computer so i could get the right firmware and overwrite the bricked one.
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What md5 checksum do you want to check ?? There are many utilities to check md5 checksum on computer. Run superwipe script , then install Android Revolution HD 6.2.1 , You have the correct firmware for it. I can see.

I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''

BeatGates said:
I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''
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Pull the card out and boot it into hboot mode. Then to recovery. Mount your sd card. Plug it into your computer. Delete the incorrect firmware. Find a superwipe zip. Flash Zip. Then flash correct firmware.

XxUnkn0wnxX said:
ok so i wanted to install the ICS on my android but it needed the 4.03 firmware but the 4.03 firmware needed a firmware from 3.x.x so i when to find one and now my device is bricked i can still flash to ROM but thats about it. i can turn it on and it just sits there with a white screen with a label saying "HTC". i have tried restoring from my ROM back ups since i got clock mod installed in the recovery menu i tried every thing i wiped every thing and when i flash or re flash a rom my HTC goes into a booting cycle. and my CID is supper cid and i remember my HBOOT being 1.18.000 but thats about it. i had stock firmware of 2.3.4
My phone had firmware with vodafone australia.
my SD card is intact but i think internal SD card is corrupted or what ever where ever the firmware gets flashed to.
and i cannot seem to find the original vodafone HTC Sensation 2.3.3 firmware so i could restore it and then update it to 2.3.4.
and i tend to get an error from:
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcbllk1p2
this when i try to do factory reset from clockmod
and on my HBOOT it say:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
please help is my phone completly bricked, corrupted?
is there still a way for me to check my MD5 sum from HBOOT or through the computer so i could get the right firmware and overwrite the bricked one.
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It looks like you have a valid version of the Firmware (HBOOT 1.27.1100). However you need to understand that that version ONLY supports ICS ROMs, so it won't support your old ROM even if you recover it. Also as usual you should SuperWipe when changing things this dramatically.
As you still seem to be able to get into Recovery try the following:
i) Download the Superwipe Script from the ARHD thread, in the Downloads bit in he first post.
ii) Download a full ICS ROM, take your pick (my preference is Virtuous Inquisition 3.5).
iii)Copy the files over to the SD-card from your PC.
iv) Delete the PG59IMG.zip from the SD-card. (ADDED IN EDIT1)
In recovery, run the Superwipe Script. Then Install the ICS ROM. The first re-boot will take a few mins.
To check MD5s just get a free MD5 checker for your PC and also get one for the phone, when it's backup up and running.
GL
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BeatGates said:
I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''
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You haven't detailed what your HBOOT is at the moment, what does it say if you go into BootLoader ?
As it's mentioning CID, I assume you didn't SuperCID the phone, not an issue just get the right one for you CID from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
After you update the Firmware you'll need to:
i) SuperWipe
ii) Install ICS ROM
iii) Remove the PG58IMG.zip file from the SD-Card.

gol_n_dal said:
It looks like you have a valid version of the Firmware (HBOOT 1.27.1100). However you need to understand that that version ONLY supports ICS ROMs, so it won't support your old ROM even if you recover it. Also as usual you should SuperWipe when changing things this dramatically.
As you still seem to be able to get into Recovery try the following:
i) Download the Superwipe Script from the ARHD thread, in the Downloads bit in he first post.
ii) Download a full ICS ROM, take your pick (my preference is Virtuous Inquisition 3.5).
iii)Copy the files over to the SD-card from your PC.
iv) Delete the PG59IMG.zip from the SD-card. (ADDED IN EDIT1)
In recovery, run the Superwipe Script. Then Install the ICS ROM. The first re-boot will take a few mins.
To check MD5s just get a free MD5 checker for your PC and also get one for the phone, when it's backup up and running.
GL
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You haven't detailed what your HBOOT is at the moment, what does it say if you go into BootLoader ?
As it's mentioning CID, I assume you didn't SuperCID the phone, not an issue just get the right one for you CID from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
After you update the Firmware you'll need to:
i) SuperWipe
ii) Install ICS ROM
iii) Remove the PG58IMG.zip file from the SD-Card.
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My HBOOT says:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M
eMMC-BOOT
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
In this thread ''[Firmware][Feb 22]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24 & 3.30 Unlocked'' I downloaded ''HTC China & H3G'', version 3.30 by mistake.
HBOOT installed the PG58IMG.zip file and after that he's just rebooting.
I have T-Mobile Europe carrier but my HTC is unlocked.
Now, I don't really know what firmware to download or how to check for the right one. Also, I don't know how to SuperWipe or anything so I need someone just to write all the steps. From Wipe to ROM. I found nothing on this anywhere else and I searched all night. I'm new to Android (Have Sensation for about 2 months) so thank you for your help people! Really appreciate it.
EDIT: I tried some things and now my HBOOT says:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
The same thing as XxUnkn0wnxX is getting.
So I'm following the steps from gol_n_dal to see what will happen.

I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?

dankellys said:
I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?
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Take out your sdcard from phone . connect the sdcard to your pc via some sdcard reader. Then delete the PG58IMG.zip from the scard. You will be fine.

musarraf172 said:
Take out your sdcard from phone . connect the sdcard to your pc via some sdcard reader. Then delete the PG58IMG.zip from the scard. You will be fine.
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Tried that, still stuck in the loop. I think half the firmware update has ran, then it has failed, so i need to roll back...

Download both the 3.30 and 3.12 FW. Open the 3.12 zip on your computer and replace just the Hboot file with the one from the 3.30 zip. Then flash the customized zip so you'll have the 3.30 fw with the 3.12 boatloader (1.23 not 1.27) and then flash a 3.30 Rom.
Some phones arent booting with the 1.27 bootloader that comes with the 3.24 and 3.30 fw.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

dankellys said:
I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?
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You can superCID from fastboot. Put it in bootloader, connect USB, bootloader should say fastboot USB.
Follow sticky guide in dev forum.
Is the pg58img.zip still on your SD?
Sent from my Pyramid-T

I had the same problem when I first tried to flash a rom, you just have to find the right firmware for your CID, find yours here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767, and if you don't know your CID just superCID as shown in the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and skip steps 5,6,7, just manually boot into bootloader.
If you want you can also see what I did on this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516373

The same thing happened to me
dankellys said:
Tried that, still stuck in the loop. I think half the firmware update has ran, then it has failed, so i need to roll back...
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Mate, I'm having the same problem. I did a restore and I'm just stuck in a bootloop. I cant get the SuperCID file from Multiupload either because its been shut down and nowhere else hosts it apparently?!?! Is that it for us?. lol

Rynosensation said:
Mate, I'm having the same problem. I did a restore and I'm just stuck in a bootloop. I cant get the SuperCID file from Multiupload either because its been shut down and nowhere else hosts it apparently?!?! Is that it for us?. lol
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Are you s-off ? If you are S-OFF , then you need not have any file.
Just boot into bootloader.
Open a fastboot terminal in pc.
and type
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
If you are not S-OFF, then first install adb and fastboot in your pc from here for windows or from here for linux and follow this guide.
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.
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S-off confirmed
musarraf172 said:
Are you s-off ? If you are S-OFF , then you need not have any file.
Just boot into bootloader.
Open a fastboot terminal in pc.
and type
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
If you are not S-OFF, then first install adb and fastboot in your pc from here for windows or from here for linux and follow this guide.
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I have S-Off, but how do I Open a fastboot terminal in pc? Please excuse the newbeeness.
Thank you so much for the reply.

Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T

stringer7 said:
You can superCID from fastboot. Put it in bootloader, connect USB, bootloader should say fastboot USB.
Follow sticky guide in dev forum.
Is the pg58img.zip still on your SD?
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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Thank You! Managed to superCID, re-ran firmware and InsertCoin 4.6.1. All working fine, and loving ICS.

Many thanks
stringer7 said:
Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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Well guys, i cannot thank you enough!!! I've done what you both told me and ICS is now booting. I thought I was in big trouble for a while there. YOU RULE!!!!!!! Drinks on me. CHEEEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rynosensation said:
I have S-Off, but how do I Open a fastboot terminal in pc? Please excuse the newbeeness.
Thank you so much for the reply.
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By fastboot terminal I mean :
Open command prompt in windows.
CD to the directory where adb and fastboot installed ( generally platform-tools folder in the sdk).( Boot your phone into bootloader mode. and connect to pc)
Now type :
in the command prompt:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
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Rynosensation said:
Well guys, i cannot thank you enough!!! I've done what you both told me and ICS is now booting. I thought I was in big trouble for a while there. YOU RULE!!!!!!! Drinks on me. CHEEEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Glad to see that you figured it out.

stringer7 said:
Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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If anyone doesn't know what ADB is check this out:
www (insert .) addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android

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[Tutorial] [Discontinued] How to restore stock ROM and S-On after AlphaRevX S-Off

I am sorry to announce, but I am pulling this tutorial. Tutorial is not meant for branded phones and recently I am getting few of those asking for help!
Sorry unbranded device owners, but my intention is to have brick free world!
Have a nice day! And safe flashing.
P.s. FYI, new boot loader can be unlocked using htcdev.com and locked again using the same.
/Edzz
good to know if somthing goes wrong and must be done in warranty time
can I use your guide for my thread ? I will give you credit.. thanks.
Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!
@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work
chiekurz said:
@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work
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The original ENG HBOOT didn't work if i recall correctly. Redownload the ENG-HBOOT and you'll notice the version has changed to a number higher than Alpharev's. It DOES work now, in fact, my phone is S-ON again as we speak
Will have to try that again.
jorgen2009 said:
Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!
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So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?
.sh4d0w. said:
So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?
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Only the PG88IMG.zip, don't rename or extract it or it won't work, just put the file in the root of your SD card
So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar?
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
Thanks.
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now
.sh4d0w. said:
So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar? [/QUOTE
Look at this thread
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
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yes, it's direct from HTC and unfortunately can only be run from within Windows
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
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yes, that comes with the HBOOT 0.98.0000
Thanks.
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your welcome
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now
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just check again in fastboot, ENG HBOOT version has changed to 6.98.2000 iirc. After running the RUU it should be 0.98.0000 again as ENG HBOOT can be overwritten in contrast to the AlphaRevX HBOOT. If you only want ENG HBOOT don't flash the RUU obviously
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Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
.sh4d0w. said:
Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
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You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works
heavyhms said:
You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works
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Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Try to re-download Eng Hboot (normal and modified) after deleting browser cache. Disable antivirus software during download and transfer to microsd.
Do not download file directly with desire S browser: use a pc
You can try also with a different microsd card
.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Should be the right version...
BTW I changed the link in my first post here to this one. I accidently posted the wrong version
BTW...... the original eng hboot is 1 mb and this modified one is only 260 kb ???
Maybe that's why it doesn't work.
In winrar i have like this
Name__________________Size________Packed
engHBOOToverARX.img___1.048.576____262.273
Added your guide to my thread. Thanks for this one, it's very useful.
p.s. you got a typo for the title of this thread. "Tutorial", not totutial... please correct it, thanks
I did it.. using the adb comands in first page..
LE: Great! Alpharev beta site doesn't work.....stuck with stock lol ))
LE2: New alphareve+unrevoked site http://revolutionary.io/ Back to S-OFF
chiekurz said:
(Windows only? Not sure if RUU works on other platforms)
With thanks to user Murchelago for providing adb method to restore stock boot and HTC for providing RUU's here is step by step, how to return to stock after Alpharevx S-Off.
Prerequisites:
Debugging mode on
Root access
Hboot.img (attached)
RUU for stock restore. Can be downloaded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
How to:
1. Put the hboot.img you want to flash in the root of the sdcard.
2. In cmd run the following commands (after each command press enter):
adb devices
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot bootloader
3. RUN Downloaded RUU
4. You are on stock again!
After running ADB commands and rebooting into bootloader, you will get security warning. This is normal, just continue with flashing RUU.
Worked for me perfectly 3 times without any issues. However issues might occur and I can not take any responsibility for them. Use this tutorial on your own responsibility
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I can confirm that you CANNOT just RUU a device. As the name implies, ROM Update Utility.
I followed everything on the first page and can confirm that I've successfully reverted back to HBOOT 0.98.0000.
AFAIK my phone was flashed with the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 on stock.
I tried to RUU using the oldest firmware that I can find, HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1. But it gave me the error 131 (AFAIK) customer ID error. About language and stuffs. Model ID, etc.
So I tried to RUU with the oldest hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 (the oldest that I can find that is an ASIA one.). Then it gave me the error 140 (bootloader error). The readme doesn't have any information on this one, even on the net for HTC Saga.
So I tried to RUU with the "LATEST" hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 that I found and everything works well. I really am not quite sure why I was not able to "downgrade", just "upgrade".
AFAIK i just updated my radio to the latest 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M found on the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 when I was S-OFFed. It may have something to do with it.
Just an additional info. I'm now S-ON and on-stock hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M

Htc sense vodafone various issues

Ok im not sure where to start but anyway
i have the vodafone ireland htc sense and few months back i rooted the phone but didnt change the stock mod.
every so often updates came out and i didnt update cuz it wouldnt allow me it would give me that error with the android fella and i would have to do something to fix it i forget what.
anyway
so last night i wanted to install THIS ROM (black forest)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423684
it said i needed to update the firmware and then thats when it went into a bootlooping
i fixed the eventual bootlooping but formatting just about everything but i backed everything up when i mounted
but now it doesnt load past the white HTC screen
in the recovery screen it says all this
*****LOCKED****
pyramid PVT SHIP s-off RL
HDBOOT-1.27.0000
Radio-10.14.9035.01_m
eMMC-boot
jane 13 2012,17:33:34
also when i load it it automatically looks for an image which i dont have any more
pg58diag.zip
edit:
i read and did this
You need to re-flash the ICS firmware from here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
If it's an ICS ROM, flash the second one. If it's a Gingerbread ROM, flash the first one. Put the PG58IMG.zip on your SD card along with your ROM. Hold VOL-DOWN while you boot, and I think it asks you if you'd like to update (you do). You then need to remove the PG58IMG.zip from your SD card.
Boot into recovery after that and flash your ROM. If it still boot loops, that means you didn't flash the PG58IMG file correctly.
it says
cid incorrect update failed
stonedparadox said:
Ok im not sure where to start but anyway
i have the vodafone ireland htc sense and few months back i rooted the phone but didnt change the stock mod.
every so often updates came out and i didnt update cuz it wouldnt allow me it would give me that error with the android fella and i would have to do something to fix it i forget what.
anyway
so last night i wanted to install THIS ROM (black forest)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423684
it said i needed to update the firmware and then thats when it went into a bootlooping
i fixed the eventual bootlooping but formatting just about everything but i backed everything up when i mounted
but now it doesnt load past the white HTC screen
in the recovery screen it says all this
*****LOCKED****
pyramid PVT SHIP s-off RL
HDBOOT-1.27.0000
Radio-10.14.9035.01_m
eMMC-boot
jane 13 2012,17:33:34
also when i load it it automatically looks for an image which i dont have any more
pg58diag.zip
edit:
i read and did this
You need to re-flash the ICS firmware from here --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618
If it's an ICS ROM, flash the second one. If it's a Gingerbread ROM, flash the first one. Put the PG58IMG.zip on your SD card along with your ROM. Hold VOL-DOWN while you boot, and I think it asks you if you'd like to update (you do). You then need to remove the PG58IMG.zip from your SD card.
Boot into recovery after that and flash your ROM. If it still boot loops, that means you didn't flash the PG58IMG file correctly.
it says
cid incorrect update failed
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Hi,
You need to go HERE
Read the thread carefully,and it will guide you to which PG58IMG.zip you need for your phone.
Once you have flashed the appropriate firmware (PG58IMG.zip) it is important to delete the PG58IMG.zip from your sd card.
Then ,you can super wipe and flash your ROM.
right ill try this
but at the moment
when i get into recovery it loads the some file and it says wrong cid and it asks to reboot but it didnt
i dont have a card reader so im going to to a cafe of something
cheers for this
1. fastboot load into the bootloader and do:
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar mid
If you don't have fastboot I have provided a download of it at the bottom of this post. Read the Read-Me file inside of it.
2. For those without fastboot you can use an app called CID Getter. CID is displayed at the top. MID is at the line ro.mid
This will not tell if you are SuperCID or not it just tells your original CID.
3. If you want to do it by terminal, open a terminal on the phone and do:
su
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
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how to type IN fastboot?
stonedparadox said:
how to type IN fastboot?
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Hi,
Fastboot is done on the pc,once you plugged your phone in with a USB.
If you cannot do this,then use method 2 or 3 .
i cant do 2 or 3
the link for the cidgetter is down
i got fastboot on my machine its just not recognizing my phone at the moment
edit:as far as i understand it here
http://androidforums.com/optimus-m-all-things-root/382525-guide-get-out-fastboot-mode.html
im supposed to get the phone drivers to see eachother but there not :/
stonedparadox said:
i cant do 2 or 3
the link for the cidgetter is down
i got fastboot on my machine its just not recognizing my phone at the moment
edit:as far as i understand it here
http://androidforums.com/optimus-m-all-things-root/382525-guide-get-out-fastboot-mode.html
im supposed to get the phone drivers to see eachother but there not :/
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Hi,
You must have ADB installed on your PC in order to s-off
Use the same terminal on your PC to fastboot getvar cid
i do have adb installed but it looks like i dont have the right htc driver installed
when i type in fastboot getvar cid it says waiting for device
stonedparadox said:
i do have adb installed but it looks like i dont have the right htc driver installed
when i type in fastboot getvar cid it says waiting for device
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Hi,
In order to make sure that you have the correct drivers,install the latest version of HTC Sync.
If it does not work the first time,close it all,then try again.
ok
cool
cid is vodaP001
mid is pg5813000
ok so i got it that working
its stuck on the HTC screen .. i assume i gotta put the mod i want in now right?
edit: i now need to super swipe and then add the mod and remove the update
stonedparadox said:
ok
cool
cid is vodaP001
mid is pg5813000
ok so i got it that working
its stuck on the HTC screen .. i assume i gotta put the mod i want in now right?
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Hi,
Now You need to go HERE .Post # 2
Look for VODAPHONE Part 1:
DOWNLOAD 3.24 Unlocked: http://goo.gl/HWJJh
It has the PG58IMG.zip that contains:
cid is vodaP001
mid is pg5813000
Don't forget to thank Kohr-Ah for his efforts.
And flash that.Make sure it flashes fully(Including a reboot in the middle)
Then,delete the PG58IMG.zip,flash super wipe,then the new ROM.
ok ok
i got the dark forest os installed its just sim locked and in spanish
god damn
its in english just sim locked
is there a reason why my htc sensation wont see or read/see the nbh file in zip format on the sdcard while in hboot?
stonedparadox said:
is there a reason why my htc sensation wont see or read/see the nbh file in zip format on the sdcard while in hboot?
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Hi,
It needs to be in the PG58IMG.zip format.
ok it reads it but i had to put it in a zip already used by something else in the phone and take out the stuff inside it
it gets as far as parses but then it stops
stonedparadox said:
its still not seeing the zip file
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Hi,
It must be exactly PG58IMG.zip
Make sure there is no (1) in there
ok
so i did as you say
it gets as far as parsing and then stops ( that happens as soon as i enter the hboot screen )
if i go to install a zip it says
installing /sdcard/PG58IMG.ZIP
finding updating package
opening update package
installing update..
installation aborted
stonedparadox said:
ok
so i did as you say
it gets as far as parsing and then stops ( that happens as soon as i enter the hboot screen )
if i go to install a zip it says
installing /sdcard/PG58IMG.ZIP
finding updating package
opening update package
installing update..
installation aborted
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Hi,
can i ask which PG58IMG.zip you are installing,and what you are trying to do?
ok
im trying to unlock my sim
Method 1 and method 2 dont work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

[Q] Bootloop on HTC white screen,totally lost

My buddy dump a Desire S on me which the phone keep rebooting on HTC white screen.Tried Factory Reset but it just reboot imediately.
No backup whatsoever because he didn't give the sd card to me.I'm new to android and i've read through this forum to understand the basics.Now,since the phone already screwed up,i worry i'll make it worse so pls guide me.
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
I insert a formated sd card and went into SIMLOCK,it gave me:
FAT32 init OK
Open MCCMNC file fail
Open CID file fail
Tried enter RECOVERY but it just reboot.
I'm in Malaysia and when i look for stock RUU,the radio only match O2 & Orange RUU.Flashing with diiff radio will fk up right?Pls help guys,let me know if u need any other info.Pls guide me to get started.
Not rooted?
Try fastboot flash any recovery image first.
And i think you can use other Ruu.
Btw, you can dump that Saga on me, if you live in KL. I'll help you.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
anazhd said:
Not rooted?
Try fastboot flash any recovery image first.
And i think you can use other Ruu.
Btw, you can dump that Saga on me, if you live in KL. I'll help you.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
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Hey,great to know ur frm kl but im perak.
I don't know anything bout this phone nor flashed any android before.
i'm not sure if it's rooted or not.Pls help.im going to try flash clockwork recovery.
What does it shows above saga pvt? Is it lock, relocked, revolutionary?
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
anazhd said:
What does it shows above saga pvt? Is it lock, relocked, revolutionary?
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.14_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
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I'm having hard time to setting up adb to start.I've downloaded a recovery image.
There's nothing on top of PVT.
After some reading i worry thaat i'll screw it up if i flash the recovery without S-off and unlock bootloader.
I read somewhere that i could download a file from htcdev kernel section and flash but how to flash?i downloaded it.which program i should use to flash the file?
Get a newer RUU and flash. Check the CID and download the correct RUU for your CID.
And stop worrying so much, otherwise you won't fix anything. Flashing with different radio won't do a thing, as well as flashing a different RUU as long as you have goldcard. But since you don't have, just look for the correct RUU.
It seems like its hboot 98, just do the revolutionary ?
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
Also a good solution. Just need to move to FASTBOOT screen.
Bluehawk, just go on with www.revolutionary.io , it will root and s-off the device. No need guide link, just open the web, and it will show you the guide, step by step, newb friendly. But remember to choose the right option, imei and sn.
By then, after complete revolutionary, be happy and fastboot flash any recovery image.
Kinda lucky situation, already hboot 98, easy to handle i think. Unless the device soft/hard bricked already.
Sent from my HTC Desire S CoolDroid v6.0 via XDA Premium
Hye guys,first of all im amazed to see so many replies/solutions given by u guys.
Alright,i've do tried to s-off using revo but i couldn't get my device detected by revo,sigh.Tried many times but it still BLINKING ON WAITING FOR DEVICE.Tried on another pc,same result.I've installed all the driver and updated my device in device manager.On my phone,If enter vol-|power on hboot/connect usb/my device manager detects as ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE and when i entered fastboot it detects as MY HTC.I don't know where i'm doing it wrong.Or its some chip fkd up?
Now,i've installed adb/fastboot on my windows7 and adb seems not working but fastboot going good.Here's some info i've got while typing some commands:
Fastboot device - HTC14ctxxxxxx (simply typed it xx,security purpose?idk lol)
CIDNUM - HTC_621
Emmc should be Sandisk
Version-main 1.31.950.2
If possible i really wanted to S-off it so that i could flash custom recovery etc,not much hassle as official i guess.So yeah,revolutionary not detecting my device.Maybe i guess because the phone had not set to debugging etc or so prior it went dead?
So should i download a RUU and flash?which one should i go for with above cid?can i flash with fastboot command?which command should i use to locate a RUU?
Sorry guys,i'm new with android and htc.hope u guys could pardon my noobies.
Revolutionary might be running in ADB mode by default, and that's the reason it's not detecting your phone - you can't boot to the state when ADB is functional, ADB daemon starts running when the kernel is booted already. Since Revolutionary is an executable, it's not possible to manipulate it into starting directly in fastboot.
In that case, I guess, you're left with flashing the RUU.
bluehawk20 said:
Hye guys,first of all im amazed to see so many replies/solutions given by u guys.
Alright,i've do tried to s-off using revo but i couldn't get my device detected by revo,sigh.Tried many times but it still BLINKING ON WAITING FOR DEVICE.Tried on another pc,same result.I've installed all the driver and updated my device in device manager.On my phone,If enter vol-|power on hboot/connect usb/my device manager detects as ANDROID BOOTLOADER INTERFACE and when i entered fastboot it detects as MY HTC.I don't know where i'm doing it wrong.Or its some chip fkd up?
Now,i've installed adb/fastboot on my windows7 and adb seems not working but fastboot going good.Here's some info i've got while typing some commands:
Fastboot device - HTC14ctxxxxxx (simply typed it xx,security purpose?idk lol)
CIDNUM - HTC_621
Emmc should be Sandisk
Version-main 1.31.950.2
If possible i really wanted to S-off it so that i could flash custom recovery etc,not much hassle as official i guess.So yeah,revolutionary not detecting my device.Maybe i guess because the phone had not set to debugging etc or so prior it went dead?
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did you change to fastboot usb?
here's my step to revo, I pull the batt for 5 sec, put it in, and boot into hboot/bootloader . Top option is fastboot, i selected it and it will change to fastboot usb. then plug in usb . and it detect my HTC DS.
note : HTC Sync installed, and HTC Fastboot driver installed in order to get it work.
EDIT : Jack_R1 is right maybe. For your HTC DS, it's taiwan made, so search for oldest htc asia ruu.
[email protected] That makes sense.Thx.
[email protected] There's only these 3 htc asia RUU as below.Which to go?
1.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_India_1.47.720.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199605_signed.exe
2.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed.exe
3.RUU_Saga_S_hTC_Asia_India_2.15.720.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226809_signed.exe
And,u familiar with fastboot command?Can u tell me how to do it in fastboot?need clear partition anything?
bluehawk20 said:
[email protected] That makes sense.Thx.
[email protected] There's only these 3 htc asia RUU as below.Which to go?
1.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_India_1.47.720.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199605_signed.exe
2.RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed.exe
3.RUU_Saga_S_hTC_Asia_India_2.15.720.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226809_signed.exe
And,u familiar with fastboot command?Can u tell me how to do it in fastboot?need clear partition anything?
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sorry I dont realize there's a TW Ruu , http://www.filefactory.com/file/c29...5AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_197543_signed.exe
try that. just run the exe and follow the step. no need to run command for now.
anazhd said:
sorry I dont realize there's a TW Ruu , http://www.filefactory.com/file/c29...5AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_197543_signed.exe
try that. just run the exe and follow the step. no need to run command for now.
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My suggestion.
If you don't want to run into any problem try to make goldcard. It is easy. Use google search, and search for android gooldcard how to.
If you have a laptop, or cardreader it'll be a easy step.
Also before you run the RUU boot the device into fastboot. By volume down +poer button.
Don't worry.
I've messed my phone before and fix it without breaking it!
What you shouldn't do is pull out and rapid back in the battery while the phone stays at the white screen.
You can burn out the emmc chip that way.
[email protected] for the link buddy.I'll try it once i've prepared a goldcard,just incase.
[email protected] the midst of making a goldcard.Since i cant make goldcard on my phone,Tried readcid and goldcardhelper downloaded and plug my sd direct to laptop card reader but non working.I'll find someone who own an android phone and make golcard in their phone.
Appreciate you guys!Simply the best guiding forum!
UPDATE:
Got hold of a Samsung Galaxy SII,insert my 2gb unmount erase and did GoldCard Helper.I've got 2 CID as below:
mmc1:aaaa XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
mmc0:0001 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Which one should i use to create goldcard image?
Finally,the phone is up and running good!
I tried to make goldcard but not sure of the cid i should use to create image.
Went on to flash the RUU as per suggested by anaz and the phone came to life!I really appreciate everyone of you for the guide and advise.Thank you guys!

[Q] phone crashing after 5-10seconds on all ROMs :(

Hi all,
I have an HTC Sensation that i tried to update the ROM on, and am stuck!
I was running an old ICS + Ssense 3.5 ROM and decided to try JB .. wish i hadn't!
Phone is running the following
Bootloader info
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
updated kernel to
[KERNEL][JELLY BEAN][THE FASTEST] Sultan-kernel [r5]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035897
updated ROM to
JB CM10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
both flashed sucessfully, however my phone now crashes within 5-10seconds of booting saying 'process.android.acore has stopped unexpectedly' and hangs, then reboots the phone and is stuck in that loop.
Cache was cleared before ROM was installed, and performed the following steps before trying to reflash
Wiped Cache
Performed Factory Reset
Formatted all partitions (except sd card)
I have tried 2 different roms, from a stock ICS rom to a different JB rom, but they all do the same thing .. boot, freeze, then reboot and repeat.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReaperZ said:
Hi all,
I have an HTC Sensation that i tried to update the ROM on, and am stuck!
I was running an old ICS + Ssense 3.5 ROM and decided to try JB .. wish i hadn't!
Phone is running the following
Bootloader info
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
updated kernel to
[KERNEL][JELLY BEAN][THE FASTEST] Sultan-kernel [r5]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035897
JB CM10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
both flashed sucessfully, however my phone now crashes within 5-10seconds of booting saying 'process.android.acore has stopped unexpectedly' and hangs, then reboots the phone and is stuck in that loop.
Cache was cleared before ROM was installed, and performed the following steps before trying to reflash
Wiped Cache
Performed Factory Reset
Formatted all partitions (except sd card)
I have tried 2 different roms, from a stock ICS rom to a different JB rom, but they all do the same thing .. boot, freeze, then reboot and repeat.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi,
You are trying to install a ROM while you have got the wrong firmware.
Look HERE
Follow the guide to the letter.
Update your recovery(4EXT)
Firmware
Then,choose your ROM.
Thanks i will give it a go when i get home from work! wont have enough time this morning sadly, aah a day without a phone
Will that firmware work with a JB rom ? i see it is for ICS.. or is this the latest/best firmware ?
Appreciate your help
ReaperZ said:
Thanks i will give it a go when i get home from work! wont have enough time this morning sadly, aah a day without a phone
Will that firmware work with a JB rom ? i see it is for ICS.. or is this the latest/best firmware ?
Appreciate your help
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it will work also for jb roms
best wishes
Thanks !
I have gotten stuck very early on .. i obtained the latest copy of 4EXT Recovery Touch, and copied the .apk to my phone .. but how am i supposed to install this ? my bootloader doesnt appear to have any options to install a .apk file, and the instructions on the site ((unable to post URL but step 2 on the install.pdf for 4EXT)) advises using a file browser to initiate the file .. which i cannot do i can only find an option to install .zip
*** EDIT ** Never mind .. found the zip PG58IMG.zip and is flashing now .. oh it looks like im going to be late for work, alas!
Appreciate your help
ReaperZ said:
Thanks !
I have gotten stuck very early on .. i obtained the latest copy of 4EXT Recovery Touch, and copied the .apk to my phone .. but how am i supposed to install this ? my bootloader doesnt appear to have any options to install a .apk file, and the instructions on the site ((unable to post URL but step 2 on the install.pdf for 4EXT)) advises using a file browser to initiate the file .. which i cannot do i can only find an option to install .zip
*** EDIT ** Never mind .. found the zip PG58IMG.zip and is flashing now .. oh it looks like im going to be late for work, alas!
Appreciate your help
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follow step 2(only) from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
edit:if you succeed then forget my post
well i thought the flash was successful .. however after rebooting the phone it still says
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
ReaperZ said:
well i thought the flash was successful .. however after rebooting the phone it still says
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
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actually navigate to recovery and use power button to choose it
then you will see what recovery you have
ok thanks
im still not 100% sure im doing the right thing
step 1 - update 4EXT recovery Tools - DONE (now running v1.0.0.5 RC5) (obtained PG56IMG.zip)
step 2 - update firmware (not sure i have done this .. it mentions getting the PG58IMG.zip and HBOOTing it ... however isn't this exactly the same as step 1 ?
running 10.0.05 RC5 .. so that is a Kernel update and firmware update to 3.33 and now i just need the flash the ROM correct?
step 3 - install a ROM of my choice .. phone is still crashing
I have noticed the battery % is jumping all over the place .. from say 15% to 80% to 22% to 40% up and down .. perhaps i have a faulty battery which may be causing this
ReaperZ said:
ok thanks
im still not 100% sure im doing the right thing
step 1 - update 4EXT recovery Tools - DONE (now running v1.0.0.5 RC5) (obtained PG56IMG.zip)
step 2 - update firmware (not sure i have done this .. it mentions getting the PG58IMG.zip and HBOOTing it ... however isn't this exactly the same as step 1 ?
running 10.0.05 RC5 .. so that is a Kernel update and firmware update to 3.33 and now i just need the flash the ROM correct?
step 3 - install a ROM of my choice .. phone is still crashing
I have noticed the battery % is jumping all over the place .. from say 15% to 80% to 22% to 40% up and down .. perhaps i have a faulty battery which may be causing this
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Hi,
PG58IMG.zip is just the package which contains what you want to flash.
It is the first thing the phone looks for when it is booted.
In this case you had 2 different things to flash:
Recovery
Firmware(which also includes radio)
What does your bootloader say now?
malybru said:
Hi,
PG58IMG.zip is just the package which contains what you want to flash.
It is the first thing the phone looks for when it is booted.
In this case you had 2 different things to flash:
Recovery
Firmware(which also includes radio)
What does your bootloader say now?
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im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard
ReaperZ said:
im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard
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you have now 4ext recovery
but in order to boot JB CM10 you have to upgrade your firmware version(your hboot version and radio shows that you have gingerbread firmware)
the only you have to do is to flash 3.32fw or 3.33fw version from bootloader
and it must have the same name(pg58img.zip)
ReaperZ said:
im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard
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Hi,
NO.
PG58IMG.zip contains whatever is put in there so that the phone will read it and install it.
You must be very careful what you flash,and where you get it from.(Or you could brick your phone)
The link I gave you originally ( HERE ) contains very explicit instructions to
1. Install 4 EXT recovery
2. Install the next level of firmware you need to run ICS or JB ROMS.
It seems that you have the new recovery,but you do not appear to have installed the 3.33 Universal firmware.
The guide contains a link to the Kohr-Ah Firmware thread ( HERE )
There,you will get a different PG58IMG.zip which will contain the firmware and radio you need.
Like I said,follow the guide to the letter.
malybru said:
Hi,
NO.
PG58IMG.zip contains whatever is put in there so that the phone will read it and install it.
You must be very careful what you flash,and where you get it from.(Or you could brick your phone)
The link I gave you originally ( HERE ) contains very explicit instructions to
1. Install 4 EXT recovery
2. Install the next level of firmware you need to run ICS or JB ROMS.
It seems that you have the new recovery,but you do not appear to have installed the 3.33 Universal firmware.
The guide contains a link to the Kohr-Ah Firmware thread ( HERE )
There,you will get a different PG58IMG.zip which will contain the firmware and radio you need.
Like I said,follow the guide to the letter.
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Thanks, i was getting confused with the PG58IMG.ZIP, but now that i understand its just a package wrapper it makes a lot more sense.
Apologies for getting confused and having to make you repeat yourself, i really appreciate the help you are giving me with the specific links
Ive installed the firmware and rebooted, however now it advises CID error. However i noticed i need to remove the PG58IMG.ZIP afterwards then reboot, so have removed this file from sd card after updating .. and did not get this error this time. i hope it has sucessfully updated.
boot phone with volume down + power and now get the following
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-1.27 1100
RADIO-10.14.0935.02_2
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012 17:33:34
time to try and flash a rom .. i hope
*edit .. tried flashing CM10, and same thing. ROM loads fine, works for 10seconds, then freezes and reboots
ReaperZ said:
Thanks, i was getting confused with the PG58IMG.ZIP, but now that i understand its just a package wrapper it makes a lot more sense.
Apologies for getting confused and having to make you repeat yourself, i really appreciate the help you are giving me with the specific links
Ive installed the firmware and rebooted, however now it advises CID error. However i noticed i need to remove the PG58IMG.ZIP afterwards then reboot, so have removed this file from sd card after updating .. and did not get this error this time. i hope it has sucessfully updated.
boot phone with volume down + power and now get the following
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-1.27 1100
RADIO-10.14.0935.02_2
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012 17:33:34
time to try and flash a rom .. i hope
*edit .. tried flashing CM10, and same thing. ROM loads fine, works for 10seconds, then freezes and reboots
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Hi,
I am not sure what you flashed.
Your hboot has been updated,but your radio has not.
Which one did you flash ?
From what thread?
---------- Post added at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------
Hi,
I have to go now.
Look HERE
Download this radio:
Radio_11.76A.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M
Make sure you check the md5 checksums.
You can do this in recovery.
MAKE SURE THEY MATCH!!!
You should then be able to flash your ROM.
malybru said:
Hi,
I am not sure what you flashed.
Your hboot has been updated,but your radio has not.
Which one did you flash ?
From what thread?
---------- Post added at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------
Hi,
I have to go now.
Look HERE
Download this radio:
Radio_11.76A.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M
Make sure you check the md5 checksums.
You can do this in recovery.
MAKE SURE THEY MATCH!!!
You should then be able to flash your ROM.
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I downloaded
Firmware 3.33 Universal:
DOWNLOAD:URL REMOVED, need more posts!
MD5: 9f30e465e8025b025df384e522ec0241
from [Firmware][July 23]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24/3.30/3.32/3.33 Universal under Beginner Friendly Firmware Downloads:
i have just tried to flash the Radio, however trying to do that advises CID Incorrect so i guess that is why the radio didn't work. I dont suppose anyone can advise how to fix the CID?
I need to do this via ADB right ? i have found the android-info in the zip i would need to modify ( i remember reading this somewhere ) but if soemone could point me to directions on how to find my CID and what i need to put exactly into the file would be appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
How to check your CID & MID:
You can do this one of the following ways.
1. fastboot load into the bootloader and do:
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar mid
2. For those without fastboot you can use an app called CID Getter. CID is displayed at the top. MID is at the line ro.mid
This will not tell if you are SuperCID or not it just tells your original CID.
3. If you want to do it by terminal, open a terminal on the phone and do:
su
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
If it gives you the result of CID: 11111111 and MID PG58******
You are superCID. Use any file you like it doesn't matter they all work for you.
---
However
for 1 )
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot.exe getvar cid
< waiting for device >
my phone is sitting at the revolutionary screen where i can select fastboot/recovery/factory reset/simlock/image crc
2) and 3) sound like you need the phone in working order.
someone help me find out my CID please
ReaperZ said:
I downloaded
Firmware 3.33 Universal:
DOWNLOAD:URL REMOVED, need more posts!
MD5: 9f30e465e8025b025df384e522ec0241
from [Firmware][July 23]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24/3.30/3.32/3.33 Universal under Beginner Friendly Firmware Downloads:
i have just tried to flash the Radio, however trying to do that advises CID Incorrect so i guess that is why the radio didn't work. I dont suppose anyone can advise how to fix the CID?
I need to do this via ADB right ? i have found the android-info in the zip i would need to modify ( i remember reading this somewhere ) but if soemone could point me to directions on how to find my CID and what i need to put exactly into the file would be appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
How to check your CID & MID:
You can do this one of the following ways.
1. fastboot load into the bootloader and do:
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar mid
2. For those without fastboot you can use an app called CID Getter. CID is displayed at the top. MID is at the line ro.mid
This will not tell if you are SuperCID or not it just tells your original CID.
3. If you want to do it by terminal, open a terminal on the phone and do:
su
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
If it gives you the result of CID: 11111111 and MID PG58******
You are superCID. Use any file you like it doesn't matter they all work for you.
---
However
for 1 )
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot.exe getvar cid
< waiting for device >
my phone is sitting at the revolutionary screen where i can select fastboot/recovery/factory reset/simlock/image crc
2) and 3) sound like you need the phone in working order.
someone help me find out my CID please
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Hi,
It seems that you have typed the command incorrectly.
Go into recovery,into fastboot,then type the command in your pc terminal .
one more post ,and you have reached the magic 10
what do you mean?
i ran fastboot.exe getvar cid
which is the same as issueing(just with adding a file extension to it, this would not impact how it runs)
fastboot getvar cid.
its being executed from H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows .. so i dont think i have entered the command incorrectly
ReaperZ said:
what do you mean?
i ran fastboot.exe getvar cid
which is the same as issueing(just with adding a file extension to it, this would not impact how it runs)
fastboot getvar cid.
its being executed from H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows .. so i dont think i have entered the command incorrectly
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try to open a command window in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
then do the command
fastboot getvar cid
thats what i did
Directory of H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. <DIR> .
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. <DIR> ..
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 577,335 adb.exe
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 356,009 fastboot.exe
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 548 Radio flash guide - READ ME.txt
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 27 Start Here.bat
6 File(s) 1,091,103 bytes
2 Dir(s) 84,683,108,352 bytes free
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot getvar cid
< waiting for device >
and doesnt go any further

[Q] HELP! Way in over my head... trying to flash recovery.

So I recently purchased the T-Mobile version of the HTC-Sensation... since then I've been trying to flash a custom JellyBean ROM onto my device. I've rooted and flashed custom roms on previous phones but the process for this one has been extremely confusing. I've been mainly following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053 I have the bootloader unlocked and I think I have S-Off, now I'm trying to flash a recovery image with the KSG utility but gives me a bunch of error messages that say FILE NOT FOUND - FASTBOOT.LOG and ACCESS DENIED and FILE NOT FOUND - ABD.LOG. I'm sorry if this is in the forum somewhere, but I've been working on this for hours and I can't figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Additional Details: I'm running Android 2.3.4
When I boot into the bootloader it says
*** UNLOCKED ***
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52
EmporerD said:
I recently purchased the T-Mobile version of the HTC Sensation 4G and I've been following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053 to get it rooted with the intention of installing a custom Jellybean rom on my phone. I unlocked the bootloader but got stuck trying to S-off. Everything was going fine until the part where I run the temp_root.bat because I cannot get HTC sync to recognize my phone no matter what I try. I was wondering if anyone had the original version that came on the SD card or if there is a way to gain S-off without using HTC sync? Or can I get Jellybean without gaining S-off? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm pretty new this and feeling way in over my head here.
Additional Details: I'm running Android 2.3.4
When I boot into the bootloader it says
*** UNLOCKED ***
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52
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You are already s-off ,if you want to flash custom Rom flash 3.33 universal firmware (be careful when flashing check the md5 sum) after that flash 4ext recovery and flash new rom
Edit here is link for 3.33 firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767.
sent from HTC Sensation 4G
@EmporerD
first you don't need a htc sync..
second your phone is already success s-off..you can see that in your bootloader state..
now i think maybe you already forgot the step to remove temp root from your phone after success s-off process..you can do that by running temp_root_remove.bat from the guide that you follow above..
after you had remove temp root from your phone..then you can continued to flashing a 3.33 firmware.. to do that..
just download firmware file from here....then copied that PG58IMG.zip file to the root directory of your sd card (the root directory mean is don't place it that file in any folder..just place it in your sdcard) you can copied that file with card reader..after that just put in back your sd card to the phone...then boot into bootoader..and wait until bootloader check it that file then ask you to updating it...just confirm it yes with vol up button..then wait until finish and ask you to confirm reboot with press power button..
after that you can continued installing custom recovery..
just download custom recovery.img file from here and extracted that zip file then copied that recovery.img file to your adb/sdk folder (the same place as your adb.exe and fastboot.exe folder)..then you flashing it through FASTBOOT with fastboot command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"..done..now your phone already had a custom recovery..that are can installing any custom rom...
hope this help..
THANKYOU guys. This helps a lot. I'm going to call it a night for a now, but I will try your advice tomorrow and post updates.
@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
Update: I tried to continue with flashing the custom recovery, but the dialog just gets stuck on "waiting for device" ...
Update 2: Installing the older drivers for fixed the problem of flashing the recovery so my recovery works but it's still stuck in bootloop. Unfortunately I will probablyrun out of time before I can get a custom ROM flashed, but thanks everyone for your help I will update my progress later.
Bootloader now reads:
-Firmware-3.33-
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
EmporerD said:
@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
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So you mean that you already had 3.33 firmware right...?
so you can continued installing custom recovery like what i told you above...then after that you can continued installing custom rom that you want...
Sent from my HTCSensation using Tapatalk
EmporerD said:
@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
Update: I tried to continue with flashing the custom recovery, but the dialog just gets stuck on "waiting for device" ...
Bootloader now reads:
-Firmware-3.33-
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
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You are on the right path my friend you flashed 3.33 firmware so you hboot version is 1.27 that's way you experiance bootloop , because you have gb rom with ics hboot, so next step is to flash custom recovery!
To do that you need to have SDK files downloaded (Fastboot , adb files) and when you have that in the folder you got the files you copy your recovery img and that you open command window from there and you get your phone to fastboot (bootloader that fasboot) , that you write the command in the command window fasboot flash recovery recovery.img and you are done!
EDIT: here is guide how to find fastboot and Adb files you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
and for flasing custom recovery follow this guide step 2 flashing recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
after that flash rom
and when you flash your first rom do format everything except sd card before flashing, (and make sure the first rom you flash is not kitkat because you may experiance difficulties when flashing)
So I managed to get recovery going, and I flashed CM 11 with 4.4 with no issue. : D
@Mile_zdr
 @JJeamy
THANKYOU so much. You guys are awesome/

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