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Debranding the Sensation

Correct me if I'm wrong but if I was to get a Vodafone UK Sensation could I debrand it via the gold card method using the Europe RUU or is the locked bootloader gonna pose an issue?

+1 for an answer. I saw that little box thingy for generating gold cards and wondered if that would work.

I've been waiting for some info to come up on debranding too. But I didnt know if it would be possible until the unbranded handsets come out.

EddyOS said:
Correct me if I'm wrong but if I was to get a Vodafone UK Sensation could I debrand it via the gold card method using the Europe RUU or is the locked bootloader gonna pose an issue?
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no you wont, since you'll be changing the bootloader. so no chance of jumping ship from voda branding

Thought as much, waiting for the unbranded handsets to be released then I'll get one of them - assuming it's actually any good

Or get your phone from Vodafone unbranded like me!

Barff1984 said:
no you wont, since you'll be changing the bootloader. so no chance of jumping ship from voda branding
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You won't be changing the bootloader by unbranding it.
If you get a goldcard to work, you just flash over the shipped HTC stock ROM.
However, I have been having problems with the goldcard method. I can create the card, but the CID check still fails when running the ROM off the card.

have u tried running the RUU

west2cool said:
have u tried running the RUU
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No, but I guess it will fail anyway, since the CID check failed for the ROM on the SD card via bootloader, I imagine it will fail via the RUU also.
Does the phone need to be connected via HTC Sync to run an RUU? Or just connected via Charge only?

You can run it in FASTBOOT, going by other HTC handsets

EddyOS said:
You can run it in FASTBOOT, going by other HTC handsets
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Hmm. Might be worth a try. But I am sure the CID check will fail.
Update: I tried the RUU using the fastboot method, and again, it failed on the CID. Everything was going well until then.
We need someone else to try with a goldcard on their device. Mine doesn't work at all

Has there been any progress with this? I'd really like to debrand if poss.

madindehead said:
We need someone else to try with a goldcard on their device. Mine doesn't work at all
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Which SD card are you using?
I tried to de-brand a friend's Hero once using the Goldcard method. Using his 4GB Kingstone didn't work, then I tried my 2GB SanDisk and it went right through.

Hi.
just some questions to get things straight.
My English isn't "DA bomb"
If i could use the GoldCard method i could install every ROM i like right?
But if there's an other ROM i would like to install can you flash it just like that? Or do i need the GoldCard method again?
Sorry for the misunderstanding but my English isn't perfect
Thanks in advance

IannEefje said:
Hi.
just some questions to get things straight.
My English isn't "DA bomb"
If i could use the GoldCard method i could install every ROM i like right?
But if there's an other ROM i would like to install can you flash it just like that? Or do i need the GoldCard method again?
Sorry for the misunderstanding but my English isn't perfect
Thanks in advance
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Using Goldcard, you can ONLY install signed ROMs, i.e. official ROMs.
But we don't think it works correctly sadly.

madindehead said:
Using Goldcard, you can ONLY install signed ROMs, i.e. official ROMs.
But we don't think it works correctly sadly.
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I could give it a try... It would be nice to have an official ROM without the Vodafone branding. Thx for clearing it up for me !!

I'm new to HTC, if I wanted to try debranding, where do you get the roms from?

Does the Goldcard-method or other methods work on the sensation ?
Because i bought the sensation yesterday with vodafone branding and i hate it
When the sensation is debranded i can install only official roms in the moment, right ?

I tried again, to flash the HTC 1.27 ROM, and I get a signature error. I get a CID error with the HTC 1.24 ROM. That's using a 2GB Kingston SD card for my goldcard. I'm starting to think it doesn't work

Where did you get the roms from?
I dont even know where to start looking, is there a site like samfirmwares for htc?
EDIT:
nmv just found the thread in the dev section on here.

[Q] Help repaire Radio after firmware error

Hello, seek advice from your mobile guru.
I bought a HTC INSPIRE 4G with version software 3.20.502.52_US
According to the instructions of one of the forums did downgrade to get s-off and lower insertion of the firmware version by mistake flashed the firmware on the Desire HD and Radio firmware died.
I repaired bootloader with RIF-BOX and flashed his native firmware. Unloked phone and S-Off whith XTC-Clip.
phone turns on but wrote a mistake network search.
If I try to search for networks it says "Error while searching for network"
If I click search automatically it says "Your sim card does not allow connection to this network"
if someone knows how to fix it please tell me !

SteelBreaker said:
Hello, seek advice from your mobile guru.
I bought a HTC INSPIRE 4G with version software 3.20.502.52_US
According to the instructions of one of the forums did downgrade to get s-off and lower insertion of the firmware version by mistake flashed the firmware on the Desire HD and Radio firmware died.
I repaired bootloader with RIF-BOX and flashed his native firmware. Unloked phone and S-Off whith XTC-Clip.
phone turns on but wrote a mistake network search.
If I try to search for networks it says "Error while searching for network"
If I click search automatically it says "Your sim card does not allow connection to this network"
if someone knows how to fix it please tell me !
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If you think its a radio error, in the development thread there is a RADIO thread with links. just pick one. I dont know much about your issue.
Or it sounds like you have lets say ATT sim and trying to use it on different network. You could try another sim to see maybe if the sim is bad.

SteelBreaker said:
Hello, seek advice from your mobile guru.
I bought a HTC INSPIRE 4G with version software 3.20.502.52_US
According to the instructions of one of the forums did downgrade to get s-off and lower insertion of the firmware version by mistake flashed the firmware on the Desire HD and Radio firmware died.
I repaired bootloader with RIF-BOX and flashed his native firmware. Unloked phone and S-Off whith XTC-Clip.
phone turns on but wrote a mistake network search.
If I try to search for networks it says "Error while searching for network"
If I click search automatically it says "Your sim card does not allow connection to this network"
if someone knows how to fix it please tell me !
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I don't think that is a radio issue. Have you tried a different sim card?

glevitan said:
I don't think that is a radio issue. Have you tried a different sim card?
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Yes, I have many SIM cards, this is a problem with the phone itself than 100% software, but I was not able to solve it yet.

SteelBreaker said:
Yes, I have many SIM cards, this is a problem with the phone itself than 100% software, but I was not able to solve it yet.
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Flash stock Ruu. That should flash the correct radio

glevitan said:
Flash stock Ruu. That should flash the correct radio
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I flash stock Rom. Network not search.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using xda app-developers app

TP Passed its normal ?

Is this a radio problem?

Hi guys, So i have a GB HTC Sensation and have moved to the US I brought a AT&T Sim and assumed i could just use it since my phone is fulled S-OFF and Perm Rooted. It keeps asking me for my Sim unlock code so i found it and it says sim unlocked sucessfull But it does not find any signal what so ever and when i turn my phone on and off again i have to keep typing the sim unlock code in. when i go to Settings-wireless&networks-Mobile networks-Network operators It says error while seaching for networks. Im not sure why...
So when i went from sence to ICS I remember i had to flash a new radio and when i did as i was on Orange in england i selected the Orange one. So im assuming that the phone is locked to the Orange network with that radio (I dont know much about radios soo please tell me if im wrong)
So will i have to flash an AT&T radio to my phone? if so can someone point me to a thread on how and where to do so as i can not remember
Thanks alot guys!

i don't know if it helps but a look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867

rzr86 said:
i don't know if it helps but a look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867
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Hey i have looked at it but wouldnt know what Radio to flash? any ideas?

XSuperDan said:
Hey i have looked at it but wouldnt know what Radio to flash? any ideas?
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i really don't know but you can use getril app from playstore
it will tell you the best combination of radio/ril

Just an idea.
Go to your dialer, put in *#*#4636#*#*
Then do Phone Information
Once in there hit the menu button and select Radio Band
And then select USA Band
See if that does anything for you.

Use any guie forum brow
Sent from my ST18i using xda app-developers app

XSuperDan said:
Hi guys, So i have a GB HTC Sensation and have moved to the US I brought a AT&T Sim and assumed i could just use it since my phone is fulled S-OFF and Perm Rooted. It keeps asking me for my Sim unlock code so i found it and it says sim unlocked sucessfull But it does not find any signal what so ever and when i turn my phone on and off again i have to keep typing the sim unlock code in. when i go to Settings-wireless&networks-Mobile networks-Network operators It says error while seaching for networks. Im not sure why...
So when i went from sence to ICS I remember i had to flash a new radio and when i did as i was on Orange in england i selected the Orange one. So im assuming that the phone is locked to the Orange network with that radio (I dont know much about radios soo please tell me if im wrong)
So will i have to flash an AT&T radio to my phone? if so can someone point me to a thread on how and where to do so as i can not remember
Thanks alot guys!
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Hhhmmmm.....
It keeps asking me for my Sim unlock code so i found it and it says sim unlocked sucessfull
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Try this http://iphone-unlock.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-unlock-htc-sensation-4g.html and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1693491
But generically try to wipe cache and dalvik cache and/or wipe data and/or try to flash another ROM and another Radio.
If not, may be hardware problem. Verify that the case is fully adjusted to phone, and try also to clean contacts.

Stock att ruu extracted and decrypted

I have extracted and decrypted the att ruu for the htc one mini. Just so if anyone needs something out of it and doesnt want to flash the entire ruu
https://mega.co.nz/#!aQRUTaaJ!MkdTchfndvrpKTlHqcW4xgGKGr1s2d8Vqy9LqOv6SAY
hope it helps lemme know if link works. my mega screws up sometimes.

It's possible to unroot phone by this. I have s-off, Htc One Mini, UK T-mobile version, but I want back to s-on with unrooted phone to get my warranty again.

unlimited_pl said:
It's possible to unroot phone by this. I have s-off, Htc One Mini, UK T-mobile version, but I want back to s-on with unrooted phone to get my warranty again.
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Flashing the at&t ruu must be risky. They are different version. The ruu is the 1.32.502.3. But I have flash magio rom before and use the ruu to get back to the stock version. You should not s-off if you ever think about going back to stock to get warranty. The closest to stock for your phone is using revone to lock your bootloader and going back to s-on. As someone has mentioned, doing those is not 100% true. If you are returning the phone to your carrier to get a replacement then just make sure to get rid of your superuser and lock the bootloader. You can also try to s-on back but it's too risky.

abzboi said:
Flashing the at&t ruu must be risky. They are different version. The ruu is the 1.32.502.3. But I have flash magio rom before and use the ruu to get back to the stock version. You should not s-off if you ever think about going back to stock to get warranty. The closest to stock for your phone is using revone to lock your bootloader and going back to s-on. As someone has mentioned, doing those is not 100% true. If you are returning the phone to your carrier to get a replacement then just make sure to get rid of your superuser and lock the bootloader. You can also try to s-on back but it's too risky.
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ive used the ruu many times.lol its not risky at all.

abzboi said:
Flashing the at&t ruu must be risky. They are different version. The ruu is the 1.32.502.3. But I have flash magio rom before and use the ruu to get back to the stock version. You should not s-off if you ever think about going back to stock to get warranty. The closest to stock for your phone is using revone to lock your bootloader and going back to s-on. As someone has mentioned, doing those is not 100% true. If you are returning the phone to your carrier to get a replacement then just make sure to get rid of your superuser and lock the bootloader. You can also try to s-on back but it's too risky.
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ive got two phones replaced already if you need warrany...brick the bastard solid so you have a dead black screen. play dumb like it just happened on the charger overnight.lol

Where can I find stock ruu for htc one mini?

If you're trying to return it for warranty then just brick your phone. Don't flash the AT&T ruu because when they check it will show AT&T suff in there and they will know about it. Unless it bricks don't flash it unless your phone is the AT&T version.

4.4.2 came out for at&t yesterday. Can you download it and extract it maybe?

cmvienneau said:
ive got two phones replaced already if you need warrany...brick the bastard solid so you have a dead black screen. play dumb like it just happened on the charger overnight.lol
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Whats the best way to do this? .. My battery is really screwed ... operating extremely hot .. I htink I need to return for a warranty. Even when the phone has been off for 2 hours the back still has heat in it!

abzboi said:
4.4.2 came out for at&t yesterday. Can you download it and extract it maybe?
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+1
in indonesia not getting update.my phone still jb 4.2.2 and never get update via ota.so sad
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dalfshiro said:
+1
in indonesia not getting update.my phone still jb 4.2.2 and never get update via ota.so sad
Sent from my HTC One mini using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Did you root or s-off the phone? If yes, then I can help you get 4.4.2 ota update.

abzboi said:
Did you root or s-off the phone? If yes, then I can help you get 4.4.2 ota update.
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i am not sure my phone rooted or not, couse i am buying from another people. but i have checked witch root checker and said not root. and i can confiirm my phone still locked and s-on. please help me

dalfshiro said:
i am not sure my phone rooted or not, couse i am buying from another people. but i have checked witch root checker and said not root. and i can confiirm my phone still locked and s-on. please help me
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Try changing the date of the phone to the next day and check for update. If not, tell me what android version you're on and I'll help you update your phone to 4.4.2 via ota.

abzboi said:
Try changing the date of the phone to the next day and check for update. If not, tell me what android version you're on and I'll help you update your phone to 4.4.2 via ota.
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I have changed my date to the next month.but still no update.my phone jb 4.2.2 software number 1.24.502.3
I am not using t mobile sim card.but using another sim card cause i am in indonesia.maybe thats the problem?pleasr help.thanks
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dalfshiro said:
I have changed my date to the next month.but still no update.my phone jb 4.2.2 software number 1.24.502.3
I am not using t mobile sim card.but using another sim card cause i am in indonesia.maybe thats the problem?pleasr help.thanks
Sent from my HTC One mini using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Download this ruu and backup before you run it. If you bootloader is unlocked, lock it using fastboot oem lock. Link : http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_M...3_signed_2.exe

abzboi said:
Download this ruu and backup before you run it. If you bootloader is unlocked, lock it using fastboot oem lock. Link : http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_M...3_signed_2.exe
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are you sure tahts the correct link?
404 - File or directory not found.
The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.

dalfshiro said:
are you sure tahts the correct link?
404 - File or directory not found.
The resource you are looking for might have been removed, had its name changed, or is temporarily unavailable.
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It's in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546757

abzboi said:
It's in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546757
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can you give me step by step to install this RUU?need to s-on s-off?

dalfshiro said:
can you give me step by step to install this RUU?need to s-on s-off?
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Just turn your phone into bootloader and fastboot then run the ruu and your done.

abzboi said:
Just turn your phone into bootloader and fastboot then run the ruu and your done.
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i have installed htc sync manager on PC.but my phone wont detected fastboot.
edited : windows 8.1 cant detect htc usb driver

Help please

Hi! Sorry for my english
I have a problem, phone HTC sensation
Android version: 4.0.3
Sens Version: 3.6
Problem such that my phone sees the SIM card (I enter password when you turn on the phone) but the network does not catch the phone. What could be the problem? Please help!
Thank you!

Max9617 said:
Hi! Sorry for my english
I have a problem, phone HTC sensation
Android version: 4.0.3
Sens Version: 3.6
Problem such that my phone sees the SIM card (I enter password when you turn on the phone) but the network does not catch the phone. What could be the problem? Please help!
Thank you!
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type in dialer *#*#4636#*#*
go to phone info and change the network from there
try with WCDMA only WCDMA preferred or GSM only

rzr86 said:
type in dialer *#*#4636#*#*
go to phone info and change the network from there
try with WCDMA only WCDMA preferred or GSM only
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Thanks, I tried to do it. So I tried to change the SIM card and the operator tried to insert another sim card in the phone of another operator.
Still, I tried to change the phone cover, because I heard that on the cover are the radio antenna, did not help. Handed the phone in for repair, I was told that can not do anything. Shall not the phone left me forever?

Max9617 said:
Thanks, I tried to do it. So I tried to change the SIM card and the operator tried to insert another sim card in the phone of another operator.
Still, I tried to change the phone cover, because I heard that on the cover are the radio antenna, did not help. Handed the phone in for repair, I was told that can not do anything. Shall not the phone left me forever?
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are you on S-OFF?
are you rooted?

rzr86 said:
are you on S-OFF?
are you rooted?
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S-OFF - no
Root - no
phone "naked" completely empty hard reset also did not once

Max9617 said:
S-OFF - no
Root - no
phone "naked" completely empty hard reset also did not once
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sorry mate but i don't know what else to suggest
the only thing i can tell you is to start rooting your device and flash a custom rom

It's maybe simply simlocked?
Another reason i've on my old motorola was the firmware.. the spain one wasn't working for swiss as example.. but when you didn't root it, you don't brick this part. would be hboot, i assume.
rooting may solve the simlock (hboot),countrylimits or whatelse.. personal, i recommend the kitkatrom from sultanxda..