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[Q] can my sensation be rooted?

I have bought the phone in India and it is not locked to any carrier. I can use any sim card in it. Following is the information in bootloader in my HTC Sensation.
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
eMMC boot
Aug 2 2011, 22:35:52
HBOOT
I want to attempt rooting on my phone but I dont know whether its bootloader is unlocked. Because I remember reading something about HTC releasing a tool for it. The phone is on Android 2.3.4.
So can it be rooted? Do I need to unlock it first? Can I use the method/tool in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
Please advise. TIA!

sarkar_007 said:
I have bought the phone in India and it is not locked to any carrier. I can use any sim card in it. Following is the information in bootloader in my HTC Sensation.
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
eMMC boot
Aug 2 2011, 22:35:52
HBOOT
I want to attempt rooting on my phone but I dont know whether its bootloader is unlocked. Because I remember reading something about HTC releasing a tool for it. The phone is on Android 2.3.4.
So can it be rooted? Do I need to unlock it first? Can I use the method/tool in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343114
Please advise. TIA!
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You can root without unlocking it but you will need to S-OFF
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

can i use the tool in the link i posted to do s-off?

I've done this that way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
MIke

I have read the 1st post of the above thread. As I understand it, I have to do it in the following steps:
1. S-Off using revoltionary
2. Install CWM Recovery 5.0.0.8
3. Permanent root using su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip
4. Install Custom ROM
Is the above procedure right? Or have I messed any step?
I believe the Super CID step is for branded phones which are locked to a particular carrier. Since my phone is unbranded and not locked to any carrier, I dont have to do it, right?
Please advice if I am missing something.

sarkar_007 said:
I have read the 1st post of the above thread. As I understand it, I have to do it in the following steps:
1. S-Off using revoltionary
2. Install CWM Recovery 5.0.0.8
3. Permanent root using su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip
4. Install Custom ROM
Is the above procedure right? Or have I messed any step?
I believe the Super CID step is for branded phones which are locked to a particular carrier. Since my phone is unbranded and not locked to any carrier, I dont have to do it, right?
Please advice if I am missing something.
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To install new ROM's like the ICS 4.0.3 ones you need supercid because you have to flash a new firmware
The order in which you wrote is correct
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

So I need Super CID for ICS ROM's only and not for Sense 3.5 ROM's, correct?

sarkar_007 said:
So I need Super CID for ICS ROM's only and not for Sense 3.5 ROM's, correct?
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Technically incorrect as the ICS ROMs are sense 3.5 at the moment but I know what you mean. No need to SuperCID for Gingerbread based ROMs
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

Yes. I meant gingerbread roms. So are the steps that I mentioned correct? And in the right order?
Btw, why does my phone has 'locked' written in the bootloader menu? Is it the locked bootloader from htc and do I have to first unlock it before attempting S-off?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e

sarkar_007 said:
Yes. I meant gingerbread roms. So are the steps that I mentioned correct? And in the right order?
Btw, why does my phone has 'locked' written in the bootloader menu? Is it the locked bootloader from htc and do I have to first unlock it before attempting S-off?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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You should be able to S-OFF without unlocking it and it only says locked because the revolutionary tool and HTCdev tool work in slightly different ways. The steps are correct and in the right order
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

Thanks, Jonny. You have been of great help.

Another thing. If I root my Sensation now and install a custom rom, will I still get the ICS update available notification whenever HTC releases it? And will I be able to apply that ICS update to my rooted phone?
I know there already are ICS rom's available but I would still want to check out what HTC offers in their official ICS update. Maybe a newer version of Sense?

Need Guidance

I am having HTC Sensation which was unrooted and S-ON....running on GB.when I updated my HTC ...it was updated to ICS version (OTA).
I want to go back to my original version,
I really want to do S-off and Root in my HTC Sensation.
My HTC has following CID and MID
CID - HTC_044
MID - PG5813000
In Boot, it shows following things,
-LOCKED-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
Please Guide me to do S-OFF and Root my HTC Sensation....
Thanks in Advance.

To get S-Off from HBoot 1.27 you have to downgrade first to 1.17.
I never did it so I can't tell you how. I just know it's relatively easy and there's a guide for it around here somewhere if you search for it.

karthikst said:
I am having HTC Sensation which was unrooted and S-ON....running on GB.when I updated my HTC ...it was updated to ICS version (OTA).
I want to go back to my original version,
I really want to do S-off and Root in my HTC Sensation.
My HTC has following CID and MID
CID - HTC_044
MID - PG5813000
In Boot, it shows following things,
-LOCKED-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
Please Guide me to do S-OFF and Root my HTC Sensation....
Thanks in Advance.
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Ohh you did official ota then I think doing soff on 1.27.000 hboot is impossible
As of now afaik
Anyways try this guide this might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1469296
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

Skipjacks said:
To get S-Off from HBoot 1.27 you have to downgrade first to 1.17.
I never did it so I can't tell you how. I just know it's relatively easy and there's a guide for it around here somewhere if you search for it.
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Once you've upgraded your hboot with son you cannot downgrade it
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

ganeshp said:
Once you've upgraded your hboot with son you cannot downgrade it
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium
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Well that sucks.

[Q] Hi, is there anyway to root my XE?

Hi, I have a XE and I want to see if I can S-Off/root it. (Without HTCDev, as that wouldn't work, and no Juopunutbear because I don't want to do anything too messy.)
My HBOOT reads as fallows:
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMc-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
Any help?
Also, I'm good with rooting/S-off and can get my way through adb.

Try this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

This is what I get when I run Revolutionary:
Found your device: HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e (pyramid-1.27.0000, A
ndroid: 4.0.3, ROM version: 3.32.206.112)
Your device: pyramid, with HBOOT 1.27.0000 is not supported at this time.
Press (almost) any key to exit.
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So that didn't work

What's so bad about junoptobear, the wire trick?
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g

yahhboy said:
What's so bad about junoptobear, the wire trick?
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g
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Mostly because I just got this one under warranty from HTC because my last one got hard bricked, and I don't wanna screw it up again

Hey,
There is only one method for you, & that is JuopunutBear with temporary root.
If not for this method, there is nothing else.
You will find it very hard to do the wire trick because your bootloader cannot be unlocked; if you can come to the JuopunutBear Support Channel (Link in signature), we can help you out.

Unfortunatly there are not many solutions for rooting with that hboot at this time.however many people have been successful at using junoptobears method. However if your not comfortable with it than don't do it. You must be comfortable in the method you use. Revolutionary does not support that Hboot as of now but who knows in the future they might.looks like your options are quite narrow if you want to root right now. Perhaps someone knows of another way around this. If not I would read the guide and try to become more comfortable with your options. It just depends on how important it is to you to be able to be rooted. If its important than read up and hopefully you will soon be more comfortable with the wire trick. Whatever you decide I wish you the best...
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

danamnic said:
Mostly because I just got this one under warranty from HTC because my last one got hard bricked, and I don't wanna screw it up again
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Doing the junoptebear method that doesn't use htc dev?
Sent from my sensational sensation 4g

dude, there is this new One Click Root created by ganeshp
check it out here
as usual, read carefully before u do anything =)

Need Help Unlocking Boot-loader

Hey,
Long story short, tried to follow tuts on YouTube (one's i found are french not good English) and the HTCdev tutorial doesn't make sense because I cant find the files they show.
Can anyone give me better guide to follow(English).
Will be a great help.

What's your current bootloader version?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app

haran_rulez said:
What's your current bootloader version?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app
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PYRAMID PVT S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.27.0000
eMC-boot
A date
The videos I watched where 1.17

Spunkiest said:
PYRAMID PVT S-ON RL
HBOOT 1.27.0000
eMC-boot
A date
The videos I watched where 1.17
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hi,
you have 2 options
unlock bootloader via htcdev unlock method
http://www.htcdev.com/ or
juopunutbear method using the guide in general section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631

Spunkiest said:
Hey,
Long story short, tried to follow tuts on YouTube (one's i found are french not good English) and the HTCdev tutorial doesn't make sense because I cant find the files they show.
Can anyone give me better guide to follow(English).
Will be a great help.
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If your still strugeling give me a pm. I unlocked my sensation long ago and yesterday my wildfire s.
HTC Sensation z710e
ICS 4.0.4
Sense version 4.1
Software Sense-o-maniac v1.0.4
Kernel. Bricked v1.4
Radio 11.68.3504

You can download Bootloader Unlocker from HTCDev website.
That is the easiest one I believe.

[Q] my sensation xe is unlock by htcdev and s-off joupunutbear...

hello everyone,my sensation xe is unlock by Htcdev and s-off juopunut bear...after s-off what should i do next...iam afraid that when i reboot after s-off ..it still stuck at joupunut arrow....help please ?

chamchoui said:
hello everyone,my sensation xe is unlock by Htcdev and s-off juopunut bear...after s-off what should i do next...iam afraid that when i reboot after s-off ..it still stuck at joupunut arrow....help please ?
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Troubleshoot point #4 in my soff guide ..link in my signature
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium