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[Q] OTA update

I've got a question, my sensation is completly rooted and S-off.
If a new release gets available thrue OTA.
Can I instal this, like I updated the stock device to a newer version?
Thanks

If you have a custom-made ROM you cant get ota unless ota still in the ROM arhd doesn't have that option dont now about other roms,,
And if you can use a ota, you pose root.. and s-off or it has to be in the update
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[Q] OTA update after rooting?

I searched other threads but i did not get the answer i needed...
If I root my HTC sensation and keep my stock rom wil i still receive ota updates?
And if so after receiving the update to ICS will I loose root?
And witch is the best way to root my sensation?
Thanks in advance!
Jeroen

jvk250385 said:
I searched other threads but i did not get the answer i needed...
If I root my HTC sensation and keep my stock rom wil i still receive ota updates?
And if so after receiving the update to ICS will I loose root?
Jeroen
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If you just root and stay on stock then you should get ota updates. And yes you will loose root after updating to ICS. But you can always re-root.

If u have a custom recovery make sure u flash stock recovery bc an official update can brick it. Seen it happen on other phones.
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How do i flash back stock recovery? And where can find it?
Thanks in advance!
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Just run the RUU. That will bring stock recovery back.
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What if you can't get the ruu to run then what
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Can somone point me the right RUU for my eu sensation? I used revelutionairy.io did it change my recovert?
What did revolutionairy.io do to my phone? For i was thinking that it rooted my phone... can i somehow change it back all the way to stock?
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Then u need to make sure all your htc drivers work. Also try getting the ruu from a diff source.
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I have debranded my ex vf sensation to a stock european rom and rooted it, too.
So I can't get ota updates any longer? To receive them I have to go back to the vf rom? Is there really no workaround/fix?

Sensation S-off

if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks

Mohanned85 said:
if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks
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You will be able to flash generic Arabic ROM but not able to have OTA updates. Don't worry though, the minute HTC puts up an official build most devs/chefs will create a ROM from it
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Mohanned85 said:
if i s-off my sensation and flash generic official arabic rom will i still be able to do OTA updates cuz i still wanna get ICS, thanks
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Yes you can. Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1228648
If you flashed the ROM and use RecoveryManager later on you will be able to replace the CWM recovery image to the original one. That is enough to be able install OTA updates. But with the update to ICS you will loose S-OFF and root. So think about that. May be it's even better stay unlocked and just use custom ROM like Jonny said. You could have ICS today. Jonny's DarkForest ICS ROM works fine for me.

[Q] HTC Desire S OTA Update

Hello, I would like to ask a question regarding the Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OTA update. Before I update my new HTC Desire S to Android 4.0 via RUU, I would like to update my phone to 2.3.5 first. I have done a bit of installation of apps and contacts, and I am scared that the OTA update will wipe my phone. Will the OTA update wipe my phone? I know that when installing RUUs, the phone will be completely wiped, but I am not sure with OTAs, because I've never done a OTA update before.

herobrine_second said:
Will the OTA update wipe my phone?
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No
And a friendly suggestion: if you want ICS better S-OFF and use a custom ROM rather the buggy ICS RUU. This will keep the option to return to a warranty state if needed
Sent from my HTC Desire S

Ok, thanks. To install a custom ROM I need to S-Off and root right?
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herobrine_second said:
Ok, thanks. To install a custom ROM I need to S-Off and root right?
Not necessarily but highly raccommended. I am currently on Andromadus 128 build and I am rooted but S-ON.
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[Q] anyone know where i can find 4.2 update?

my phone won't update over the air was wondering if anyone knew where i could download it and install it myself? couldn't find on the htc site

There are no official 4.2 update for sensation and seems it will not get it at all. If you want fresh Android version you can consider to buy another phone nexus4 for example. Personaly I will never buy htc phone ever.
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ivanich said:
There are no official 4.2 update for sensation and seems it will not get it at all. If you want fresh Android version you can consider to buy another phone nexus4 for example. Personaly I will never buy htc phone ever.
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the 4.0.2 android version?

troyizzle said:
the 4.0.2 android version?
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Hi,
It seems that HTC forgot to give us that one as well.

malybru said:
Hi,
It seems that HTC forgot to give us that one as well.
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the update is out,my mom has the same phone and was able to download it thats how i figured out i was way behind,HTC wants me to send my phone in for a week so they can flash it and i don't want to be phone less for a week so is there any site or place i can download the update from?
or can i backup my moms phone on my computer and do it that way?

troyizzle said:
the update is out,my mom has the same phone and was able to download it thats how i figured out i was way behind,HTC wants me to send my phone in for a week so they can flash it and i don't want to be phone less for a week so is there any site or place i can download the update from?
or can i backup my moms phone on my computer and do it that way?
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Hi,
Sorry,I misread your post.
4.0.2 is ICS and has officially been available for some time.
If you are rooted,you can get a version of it in the dev section.

Android 4.0.3 is also out for Sensation. Get that
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malybru said:
Hi,
Sorry,I misread your post.
4.0.2 is ICS and has officially been available for some time.
If you are rooted,you can get a version of it in the dev section.
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why do you mean as rooted?

troyizzle said:
why do you mean as rooted?
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because if you are unrooted you can do nothing from here

rzr86 said:
because if you are unrooted you can do nothing from here
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what

troyizzle said:
what
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i mean if you want to flash an ICS 4.0.3 rom or ics firmware you have to be rooted first
and surely S-OFF for the ics firmware

Rooted is basically unlocking your phone and bypassing HTC security so that you can flash unofficial firmware and ROMs

Check in the Android Developing area for ROMs... IMO The 4.2 roms aren't running great as of yet...Still new technology for this phone...Give them some time. There is a great ROM I just came across today and tried that is OpenSensation - the latest 2.27.13 build. It looks just like the 4.2 roms (I've already flashed most of them) but it runs amazing on this phone. Its a 4.0.4 build and its simply fantastic. I would give it a try if I was you. Mind you, you will need to root your phone if you already haven't as well as get a recovery such as CWM (clock work manager).