hi
i have a sensation xe.
i s off"d it with revolutionary tool before ics update.
now i am thinking of flashing ordroid 9.0.0
i just want to ask whether it is okay to proceed with flashing a custom recovery and then the rom or are there any extra steps i must take??
S off is security off if you do not s off you will have to flash rooms differently and you will not have as much freedom. Its best to s off in my onion if possible. Do search read guide about how to s off. I am rooted and s off and it makes flashing really easy in my opnion.
So go ahead and s off. Before you flash rom make sure and have correct firmware for the rom. Ics takes 3.32 firmware. Gingerbread roms take a different firmware. I use mostly ics or 4.0.3 roms so I use 3.32 firmware. This is the one you will need also for the ics rom. You can find the firmware in Android development. So s off get your firmware then you should be able to flash your rom. Best of luck and hope this helps
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well, if you're already S-OFF and all is good, go ahead and flash a custom recovery of course, either CWM or 4EXT...then as realsis mentioned, you'll need a 3.32 firmware for ICS. if you're already SuperCID, go to the relative thread and download the first one you find. follow the flashing instructions and all will be good.
also, you will need to super wipe before flashing a new sense 4 ROM.
that said, please backup your original ROM before flashing a custom ROM.
phantom v said:
hi
i have a sensation xe.
i s off"d it with revolutionary tool before ics update.
now i am thinking of flashing ordroid 9.0.0
i just want to ask whether it is okay to proceed with flashing a custom recovery and then the rom or are there any extra steps i must take??
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Hi,
Since you are s-off via Revolutionary,you should be fine to flash custom recovery and custom ROM.
Does it still say "Revolutionary" in your hboot ,after your OTA update?
Don't forget your firmware! Very important OK. 3.32 for ICS roms. Best wishes happy flashing!
Sent from my Sensation using xda premium
after update to ota
thanks for the replies dudes.
i s off d and updated it to ics through ota
now my bootloader says:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
is it okay now to flash a recovery and then a custom rom??
phantom v said:
thanks for the replies dudes.
i s off d and updated it to ics through ota
now my bootloader says:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
is it okay now to flash a recovery and then a custom rom??
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Hi,
You should be OK.
If you have problems flashing custom recovery,look HERE
Flashing a ROM should be fine.
Related
Hi everone,
I'm having a bit of a problem.... I just bought a HTC Sensation 4g from someone and I want to put a custom ROM on there. Problem is, this person has already started the process and I have no idea were to pick up and I don't want to accidently brick my phone so, if possible can someone tell me what to do?
Details:
I the phone will not boot pass HTC logo screen.
I have no idea of any specifications in the phone because it won't boot up.
I have SuperWiped it.
ClockWorkMod v5.0.2.0
Bootloader info:
Revolutionary
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
Hboot-1.17.1111
Radio-10.14.9035.01_M
eMMc-boot
June 2 2011, 22:31:39
HBOOT
<vol up>
<vol down>
<power>
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Your help is most appreciated!
If you have superwiped but have not yet flashed a ROM then of course your phone won't boot up since there is nothing to boot. Your phone is already S-OFF. Which ROM are you trying to flash? Depending on the ROM you may need to update your firmware.
Based on your radio and hboot we can say that your firmware is bit old gb firmware .as Hboot is old but you are soff and unlocked by revolutionary so thats fine.
First of all get your cid
Fastboot getvar cid
If it is supercid 11111111 then you can flash any stock Rom otherwise you need to get the corrsponding Rom for your device.
So if you want ics
update the firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then you can flash any custom Rom.
I advise you to supercid just in case to prevent bootloops
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
hunter890 said:
If you have superwiped but have not yet flashed a ROM then of course your phone won't boot up since there is nothing to boot. Your phone is already S-OFF. Which ROM are you trying to flash? Depending on the ROM you may need to update your firmware.
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Thanks for your quick response.
The ROM I'm looking forward to having is OpenSensation/Cyanogenmod 9/ICS.
Do I need to update the firmware? If so, how and to which one?
-Thank you
ganeshp said:
Based on your radio and hboot we can say that your firmware is bit old gb firmware .as Hboot is old but you are soff and unlocked by revolutionary so thats fine.
First of all get your cid
Fastboot getvar cid
If it is supercid 11111111 then you can flash any stock Rom otherwise you need to get the corrsponding Rom for your device.
So if you want ics
update the firmware from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then you can flash any custom Rom.
I advise you to supercid just in case to prevent bootloops
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
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Ok, I have Supercid 11111111 on the phone now.
For my Rom, I want OpenSensation/Cyanogenmod 9/ICS.
Per your link, I should update my firmware to -
"3.32 Unlocked is the latest/stable release ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version) that has the Unlocked bootloader (posted by Mike1986)"???
-Thanks
Holliwoodc01 said:
Ok, I have Supercid 11111111 on the phone now.
For my Rom, I want OpenSensation/Cyanogenmod 9/ICS.
Per your link, I should update my firmware to -
"3.32 Unlocked is the latest/stable release ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version) that has the Unlocked bootloader (posted by Mike1986)"???
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Yes that is correct. Flash your new firmware then go back and flash your new rom. Should work peachy keen. Would also recommend using 4ext recovery instead of CWM. More of the custom ROM's for the Sensation require it because of it's interactive installer.
chris.wueste said:
Yes that is correct. Flash your new firmware then go back and flash your new rom. Should work peachy keen. Would also recommend using 4ext recovery instead of CWM. More of the custom ROM's for the Sensation require it because of it's interactive installer.
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If possible, should I change from Clockworkmod to 4ext recovery before I flash the firmware and flash the the new rom? If so, please send me the steps to to it via bootloader.
Thank you!
Hi, you might have a look at this. It is a complete guide to install a custom ROM.
Hope this will help you out, it helped me out at least
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Good luck!
Thank you guys!
I followed the steps in this link (because it was sooo short and to the point)
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-flash-pg58img-zip-ics-firmware-on-htc-sensation/
now the phone is going thru is first LONG boot. I will put 4ext on there when its running properly.
Glad I dont have a brick for a phone. Haa!
Hi,
I just bought a second hand Sensation XE that is already rooted (checked with root checker), hboot says s-off (but bootloader is LOCKED), even the XDA market was on it (although in Chinese). I want to install the Revolution Rom, but the problem is that i've only ever done this once with my old Desire HD and at that time i started from a brand new unrooted phone, step by step until it was rooted,s-off,clockwork and rom installed etc. etc. Now that i don't need to start from the beginning, i don't actually have a clue where to start. I don't even remember how to check if clockwork mod is on it. Here's what i have in System info:
android version 2.3.5
HTC sense version 3.5
Software number xda_smallleizi_cn
When i look in the FAQs, i just get confused about where i'm up to. And with the risk of bricking, i'm not so willing to jump in anywhere.
Can someone give me some advice on where i should start?
If you're into going through the whole process from A to Z, you can use an RUU matching your device. It will turn the phone into stock and you could follow all the steps in the ARHD thread.
But.. since it seems the phone is rooted, i would continue from there. Install 4ext recovery, 3.33 kohr-ah firmware than flash ARHD 6.7.2.
See my signature for the links.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
I would once your confident with flashing roms , try out several different roms and see which one suites your needs most . This is the fun part. Don't just limit yourself to one ROM . There are so many wonderful choices I highly suggest you try several before you make your choice on your daily Rom . Experiment a bit, you won't be sorry. Happy flashing ! Best wishes!
Sent from my Sensation Z710e using xda premium
Raven2k said:
If you're into going through the whole process from A to Z, you can use an RUU matching your device. It will turn the phone into stock and you could follow all the steps in the ARHD thread.
But.. since it seems the phone is rooted, i would continue from there. Install 4ext recovery, 3.33 kohr-ah firmware than flash ARHD 6.7.2.
See my signature for the links.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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Thanks for the replies.
Well i did what you said, but after flashing the 3.33 firmware, i'm stuck in a bootloop. Displays HTC, Sensation, Then restarts again and again. Not sure exactly what i should do now...
Edit:
Hboot says the following:
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Papers said:
Thanks for the replies.
Well i did what you said, but after flashing the 3.33 firmware, i'm stuck in a bootloop. Displays HTC, Sensation, Then restarts again and again. Not sure exactly what i should do now...
Edit:
Hboot says the following:
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
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The key thing is S-OFF, try to make sure you keep this. That is the most important thing.
Have you got a custom recovery ? (CWM or 4EXT). If not get one I use CWM but old hat as most folks use 4EXT now. Then get used to the nandroid backups that they do. essentially a full backup/restore apart from firmware.
As someone else said try the various ROMs.
All the custom ROMs will have Superuser (root) enabled. The only decision is AOSP or Sense based.
Have fun, it'll cost bandwidth downloading the ROMs so do it where you have free LAN/WiFi
Papers said:
Thanks for the replies.
Well i did what you said, but after flashing the 3.33 firmware, i'm stuck in a bootloop. Displays HTC, Sensation, Then restarts again and again. Not sure exactly what i should do now...
Edit:
Hboot says the following:
*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
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Bootloops occur when the firmware and the rom/kernel do not match.
From the edit, it looks like you have successfully flashed the 3.33 firmware. All that is left now is to flash a matching rom.
You could start with Android revolution HD, please find the link in my signature.
You might just have to flash it twice, if you do not have 4ext recovery installed (first flash will make sure 4ext is set, the other will utilize 4ext for a successful rom flashing).
Before flashing the rom, it is recommended to also perform a 'superwipe' which erases any leftovers from previous rom. Those might cause compatibility issues. The flashable superwipe zip can be found on the first post of ARHD.
One last thing, before any flash, make sure the zip was.downloaded.correctly. this can be achieved by comparing the MD5 signatures on the site, and one that you can compute on your device prior to flashing.
Happy flashing
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
Raven2k said:
Bootloops occur when the firmware and the rom/kernel do not match.
From the edit, it looks like you have successfully flashed the 3.33 firmware. All that is left now is to flash a matching rom.
You could start with Android revolution HD, please find the link in my signature.
You might just have to flash it twice, if you do not have 4ext recovery installed (first flash will make sure 4ext is set, the other will utilize 4ext for a successful rom flashing).
Before flashing the rom, it is recommended to also perform a 'superwipe' which erases any leftovers from previous rom. Those might cause compatibility issues. The flashable superwipe zip can be found on the first post of ARHD.
One last thing, before any flash, make sure the zip was.downloaded.correctly. this can be achieved by comparing the MD5 signatures on the site, and one that you can compute on your device prior to flashing.
Happy flashing
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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I guess i jumped to conclusions too soon and assumed a bootloop was a really bad situation. I went into recovery and flashed ARHD and everything went very well.
Thanks for the help everyone.
I want to upgrade my device's ROM to the latest stable CM9.
This is my current boot loader screen data:
Code:
**** LOCKED ****
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
Should I upgrade my HBoot or Radio before installing CM9 rom? If so, why?
P.S - I use Revolutionary 0.4pre4 in-order to root it.
Rike2990 said:
I want to upgrade my device's ROM to the latest stable CM9.
This is my current boot loader screen data:
Code:
**** LOCKED ****
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
Should I upgrade my HBoot or Radio before installing CM9 rom? If so, why?
P.S - I use Revolutionary 0.4pre4 in-order to root it.
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you have to upgrade your firmware version in order to flash cm9 because it can't be run on gingerbread firmware
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
rzr86 said:
you have to upgrade your firmware version in order to flash cm9 because it can't be run on gingerbread firmware
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
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BTW, Where can I find the right firmware in order to update it to Jelly bean and CM10 ROM?
Hi the firmware most use for Jelly bean is 3.33. I'll link you to where you can get 3.33 firmware. Read instructions carefully!! Hope this helps! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Sent from my Sensation using xda premium
Hi, I installed VenomS 1.6.3 and got stuck into Bootloop.
Here are the details of Bootloader
*** UNLOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.000
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52
The phone is S-ON with 4EXT 1.0.0.5 RC3 installed.
Please Help.
Thanks.
Try to update firmware, I had that problem previously and firmware updating helped me. I can't find it now, but I found it in this forum and flashed it with recovery.
FerariX said:
Try to update firmware, I had that problem previously and firmware updating helped me. I can't find it now, but I found it in this forum and flashed it with recovery.
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from what I've read the firmware upgrade needs s-off. were you s-off?
Ur s-on so before flashing ull hve to enable smartflash in 4ext recovrey
Boot into recovery then go into tools scroll down n enable smartflash on ..... Thn install rom from zip
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
sent from HTC sensation using xda premium
The problem is he is s-on and can't just flash firmware
He needs to be s-off
But in his current state he can optain s-off easily cause you have hboot 1.17 using revolutionary .io
But in order to do that you need stock Rom I think
It's easy just search for it
But in my state with hboot 1.27 it's difficult -.- I don't want to risk and break my phone with junpunitbear
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HTC Sensation xe
S-ON
Vipers 1.6.3
4ext recovery
turbo boost cache swap
Sultan Kernel r14.5
Hboot 1.29
Firmware 3.33.401
---------- Post added at 07:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 PM ----------
And this is the second solution for you
1. Relock your bootloader and flash ruu over it , it's easy (flash the latest ruu with ics and your firmware will update automatically)
2. After finishing installing ruu unlock you bootloader and flash 4ext recovery
3. Flash you custom Rom over 4ext with smartflash enabled and all is done
But keep in mind using this method is difficult to gain s-off again
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HTC Sensation xe
S-ON
Vipers 1.6.3
4ext recovery
turbo boost cache swap
Sultan Kernel r14.5
Hboot 1.29
Firmware 3.33.401
tmosda said:
Hi, I installed VenomS 1.6.3 and got stuck into Bootloop.
Here are the details of Bootloader
*** UNLOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.000
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52
The phone is S-ON with 4EXT 1.0.0.5 RC3 installed.
Please Help.
Thanks.
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hey post the complete output of this command ..except IMEI and serial number
fastboot getvar all
Hi everyone, thanks for your help.
I re-flashed the stock ROM and am back in business..
the thread below was quite informative
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38071089#post38071089
appreciate all of you.
tmosda said:
Hi everyone, thanks for your help.
I re-flashed the stock ROM and am back in business..
the thread below was quite informative
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38071089#post38071089
appreciate all of you.
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Now as you are on stock gb rom... Try the revolutionary soff.. Is the easiest soff you can ever do... Then 3.33 firmware and then any ics /jellybean Rom
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
ganeshp said:
Now as you are on stock gb rom... Try the revolutionary soff.. Is the easiest soff you can ever do... Then 3.33 firmware and then any ics /jellybean Rom
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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lol.. thats the first thing I did after the phone booted up.. Spent last 24 hours in distress
Which JB ROM would you recommend? Has to be stable can't mess with my wife's phone anymore
tmosda said:
lol.. thats the first thing I did after the phone booted up.. Spent last 24 hours in distress
Which JB ROM would you recommend? Has to be stable can't mess with my wife's phone anymore
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If you want stable then the one nearest to the stable state is Bruce jb rom... But if you want a solid one.. Go for ARHD
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
I need a step by step guide to update my Htc sensation xe.
It is still running under GB 2.3.4
The thing is i can't go through with a OTA update because when i bought it it was already running under a custom rom which is 1.73.708.2 ( software version)
Under recovery mode it says.
Locked
Pyramid PVT ship S-off RL
Hboot 1.18.0000
Clockwork mod
AlpharevX v4.0.1.4
If there's any info that you would guys need just let me know.
Anyone's help would be much appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
lopezjr said:
I need a step by step guide to update my Htc sensation xe.
It is still running under GB 2.3.4
The thing is i can't go through with a OTA update because when i bought it it was already running under a custom rom which is 1.73.708.2 ( software version)
Under recovery mode it says.
Locked
Pyramid PVT ship S-off RL
Hboot 1.18.0000
Clockwork mod
AlpharevX v4.0.1.4
If there's any info that you would guys need just let me know.
Anyone's help would be much appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
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flash 3.33 universal firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
after that you will have to flash an ics or jelly bean rom from recovery
because your current rom(gingerbread) won't boot with ics firmware