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[GUIDE][2.3.4 OFFICIAL HTC S-OFF ROOT] Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.45.401.2-1.35.401.1_P2

THIS IS FOR UNBRANDED 401 PHONES ONLY! IT MIGHT WORK FOR OTHERS BUT I WOULD RATHER NOT TRY...
Update 2011/08/14
Added more information and details
Renamed thread into GUIDE
Using this guide will reset your device into a vanilla 2.3.4 HTC Sensation phone. Your SD-Card wont be touched and you will have S-OFF and root. This will lock your bootloader but that should not be a problem since you are still S-OFF and can flash whatever you want - except the bootloader. I tested these steps and i have a 2.3.4 401 Sensation with Locked HBOOT, S-OFF and root.
If you want S-OFF & ROOT on the latest HTC 2.3.4 ROM follow the steps:
1) Backup
2) Get S-OFF on 2.3.3 (Guide Thread)
3) Recover your phone with original 2.3.3 Update
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc03797/n/RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1_Radio_10.43a.900 7.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_198179_signed.exe
4) Update to 2.3.4 via "Over The Air" (OTA) or using OpenRecovery (OR). I did not use the OR-Method but you can find a lot of information about here. I do not advertise any guides for the OR-method since i did not test them myself.
4) Execute step 2.1 to 2.6 from the Sensation Guide (Guide Thread)
5) Get root again: Sensation Guide 3.1 to 3.12 (Guide Thread)
Have fun!

dacleric said:
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4) Update to 2.3.4 via ...... using recovery.
Have fun!
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How? Can some please explain step by step?
Thanks

anyone have a change log? google failed me for once in my life

The 2.3.4 update include an new hboot Version 1.18...
Are u sure that u can install cwm and root the phone again after applying the update?
I think u will be s-on again after the hboot get changed...

Everything I'm reading (the two other threads about this update) says the above method will NOT work. I don't think the OP even tried. Wait for a real dev to cook this up.

dacleric said:
THIS IS FOR UNBRANDED 401 PHONES ONLY! IT MIGHT WORK FOR OTHERS BUT I WOULD RATHER NOT TRY...
Using this guide will reset your device into a vanilla 2.3.4 HTC Sensation phone. Your SD-Card wont be touched and you will have S-OFF and root.
If you want S-OFF & ROOT on the latest HTC 2.3.4 ROM follow the steps:
1) Backup
2) Get S-OFF on 2.3.3 (Guide Thread)
3) Recover your phone with original 2.3.3 Update
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc03797/n/RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1.35.401.1_Radio_10.43a.900 7.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_198179_signed.exe
4) Update to 2.3.4 via OTA or using recovery.
4) Execute step 2.1 to 2.6 from the Sensation Guide (Guide Thread)
5) Get root again: Sensation Guide 3.1 to 3.12 (Guide Thread)
Have fun!
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All perfect....but...my HBOOT shows ***LOCKED***..... What`s that?

^^ see the thread in the general section about this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1214707
Around page ten or so.
And this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16585832&postcount=123
A little more:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16582890&postcount=31

eloyloy said:
All perfect....but...my HBOOT shows ***LOCKED***..... What`s that?
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Oh boy Some of use knew this was gonna happen
do not flash this to a stock rooted rom - it will **** it up - wait for your favourite dev to update their rom
flashing this will give you the new locked htc bootloader and you will not be s-off anymore (even though it still says you are)
it's taken me nearly 3 hours to get back to normal

EddyOS said:
When I say I'm S-OFF again, I mean I'm back to my old 2.3.3 ROM before I flashed the new update.
Everyone, DO NOT TRY AND FLASH THIS OVER YOUR ROOTED PHONE - WAIT FOR YOUR ROM TO BE UPDATED BY THE DEVS
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xxxxxxxxxxx

Ledroid will tell us
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA Premium App

Hi all,
I've just done this update
Backup with Titanium
Reflash with 2.3.3 stock ROM (my Sensation was already S-Off)
OTA update to 2.3.4
ClockWork Recovery
Root
Restore with Titanium
Reboot and that's it

No OTA
I did exactly like shown in the first post, but i wont get the update ota. It sais that my phone is actually actual.
Could I have done something wrong?
Got the Sensation from T-mobile -> debrandet it like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193033
And used the RUU version from the first post.
Thanks

done as suggested - works fine for me!

I was off this weekend.
I posted this howto cause i did it with my phone. Whyever would i post a guide when it does not work?!
Using this guide will lock your bootloader but that should not be a problem since you are still S-OFF and can flash whatever you want - except the bootloader.
At least thats the case for me.

dacleric said:
Using this guide will lock your bootloader but that should not be a problem since you are still S-OFF and can flash whatever you want - except the bootloader.
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Are you sure you can't flash the eng hboot too?

dazweeja said:
Are you sure you can't flash the eng hboot too?
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no - i did not try to.
I am pretty happy with my phone right now. Fast and long battery pack - replaced Sense with LP.

When testing the early (pre-soff) custom roms and test recoverys I had to flash stock RUUs a couple of times.
To get the phone back into a decent state I needed to pg58 flash eng&unsecured boot then root and fastboot recovery.
Can't for the life of me think why anyone would s-off their phone then install stock/ota for any reason (bar repair). It's like buying a track day race car, shouting "look what I've got" then pushing it around rather than thrashing it.

dazweeja said:
Are you sure you can't flash the eng hboot too?
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If you just flash the new hboot, it will say lock at the top of the bootloader screen. But you should be able to flash eng hboot, cause I just tried it.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

d3vilskid said:
If you just flash the new hboot, it will say lock at the top of the bootloader screen. But you should be able to flash eng hboot, cause I just tried it.
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Thanks. That's what I thought. I removed the hboot from the OTA before flashing it so couldn't confirm for myself. There's been a lot of conflicting information about whether phones are still S-OFF after running the unmodified OTA but it appears that they are. I only ran the RUU then OTA so I could have a backup of a stock 1.45 system.img.

dazweeja said:
Thanks. That's what I thought. I removed the hboot from the OTA before flashing it so couldn't confirm for myself. There's been a lot of conflicting information about whether phones are still S-OFF after running the unmodified OTA but it appears that they are. I only ran the RUU then OTA so I could have a backup of a stock 1.45 system.img.
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Np, i was trying to figure out how to flash pg2fs_spcustom.img and I found out that the only way to do it was to flash the new hboot first than it would read that pg2fs img.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

Root HTC Sensation 4.0.3

Hello everybody
I have HTC Sensation with original(no custom rom) ICS 4.0.3 and Hboot 1.27 version, i want to delete stock programs, which i don't need. I tried with revolutionary.io to root but it says that Hboot version is incompatible. So what can i do now? Is there any solution?
By the way, root and S-off is the same thing?

xargentum said:
Hello everybody
I have HTC Sensation with original(no custom rom) ICS 4.0.3 and Hboot 1.27 version, i want to delete stock programs, which i don't need. I tried with revolutionary.io to root but it says that Hboot version is incompatible. So what can i do now? Is there any solution?
By the way, root and S-off is the same thing?
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no root and soff are different
check for soff at hboot
deleting stock programs are difficult but with titanium backup you can freeze the system apps at least afaik

So what i must do to be able to delete stock programs? S-off or root?

You need s-off to delete apps as you are editing /system. However you can flash a custom rom which will install without all the junk apps. You need to unlock with HTC.dev then root. Be aware this has limitations, you cannot flash firmwares or use advanced fastboot commands. S-off is superior.
If you decide the flash, I recommend sharpy strpt cm9 - 8 apps when flashed!
sent from HTC Pyramid using Tapatalk 2

You can't use titanium backup because u r not rooted. You need change ur hbooot to 1.17 or 1.18 to get soff. U need to revert back to gingerbread get ur soff first them u can upgrade to ics and ur hboot.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

jasminthoria said:
You can't use titanium backup because u r not rooted. You need change ur hbooot to 1.17 or 1.18 to get soff. U need to revert back to gingerbread get ur soff first them u can upgrade to ics and ur hboot.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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Is it possible to revert back to gingerbread ? How ?

Can I join conversation with similar question. I just bought htc sensation 4G from another guy. Adroid 4.0.3 with Sense 4 room InsertCoin beta 10 runs on phone. I found SuperSU app on phone whitch I assume it is for rooting or something.
Can someone help me to instal new more stable rom, or just give me useful link with explanation. And how to check that some phone is rooted. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2

Mustang-GT said:
Is it possible to revert back to gingerbread ? How ?
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Yes have to flash bootloader to downgrade.
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raso86 said:
Can I join conversation with similar question. I just bought htc sensation 4G from another guy. Adroid 4.0.3 with Sense 4 room InsertCoin beta 10 runs on phone. I found SuperSU app on phone whitch I assume it is for rooting or something.
Can someone help me to instal new more stable rom, or just give me useful link with explanation. And how to check that some phone is rooted. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2
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Install root checker app from market you can verify is ur phone rooted or not.
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raso86 said:
Can I join conversation with similar question. I just bought htc sensation 4G from another guy. Adroid 4.0.3 with Sense 4 room InsertCoin beta 10 runs on phone. I found SuperSU app on phone whitch I assume it is for rooting or something.
Can someone help me to instal new more stable rom, or just give me useful link with explanation. And how to check that some phone is rooted. Thanks.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk 2
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You are already rooted. All the custom roms are rooted also supersu is the app which manage the root privilages so you are rooted.also I guess you have complete unlocked bootloader and soff
Which are required for custom Rom installation.
(Verify these on bootloader you'll have revolutionary in pink and soff when you boot into bpootloader)
For stable Rom I reccomend ARHD
Here is the link for rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24873645
And noob proof guide to install ARHD
Here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves

Unfortunately you cant S-off your phone right now, only with HTCDev, but this will not give you a proper S-off. You will have to wait untill Juopunutbear is released, this will give you proper S-off and allow you to do everything with your phone.

1. Need to Unlock Bootloader at http://htcdev.com/
2. After the download is complete Unlock Bootloader Recoverymanager file on the new computer to run on the DC Recover
Note: The above must be on the phone setting -> application -> On the next Unkown Sources and Development -> USB Debugging pop up
After the download is complete Recoverymanager file to extract, open up the program, press start, select download recovery, select HTC Sensation, select CWM 5.0.2.0 (pyramid) and click download and flash
After the show flash inflate a screen that asks Yes, No, cancel. Make sure you select No, the phone will reboot into recovery. If you choose the other 2 will not install.
After running Recovery may be normal in nhe1 thats alright.
3. After installation is complete you use CWM file attached to root su: in recovery, select the file and select install from zip file Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip.

Is this method also valid for S-ON ?

Root and Overclock on a sensation with ics?

Hello Guys!
I've tried to read lot of things in sensation development thread, but i can't understand a thing ..
I have this sensation htc and I upgraded to ics, but I'd like to have the root and overclocking.
I just do not understand what it means hboot, s-boot!
You can please explain to me step by step what should I do?
I managed to understand that the version of bootloader + 1.27 and just .. thanks so much!
I've found this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
Can this works?
Wich options i have to use?
Thanks

So you have the factory Ics 4.0 with 3.6 sense?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA

So you're still s on and you have the official update correct.
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I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..

davibs said:
I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..
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YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
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OreoBoyVa said:
YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
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You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?

sanvara said:
You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?
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I believe this is the automatic way but here is the manual way for s-off on 1.2x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631

Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.

kgs1992 said:
Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.
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Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root

davibs said:
Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root
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The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.

kgs1992 said:
The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.
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I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"

davibs said:
I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"
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I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.

kgs1992 said:
I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.
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Can't i install other rom or root without s-off? ( i have unlocked bootloader)

Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?

davibs said:
Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?
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Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.

kgs1992 said:
Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.
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So i will wait, thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA

I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.

silverboi17 said:
I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.
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But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader os unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
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davibs said:
But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader is unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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davibs said:
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The tool has been updated.
Use the normal method first. (The new method is now the normal method)

downgrading from 3.20.502.52 to 2.47.502.7

I have looked but not found any specifics on my question. I installed 3.20.502.52 RUU when my phone was already S-off and rooted prior due some issues I was having (big mistake, I know). I re-installed a recovery no problem (still s-off) and have been using custom ROMs since. I am actually thinking about flashing RUU 2.47.502.7 which was the original update to Gingerbread from Froyo because I am looking into playing around some with UOT. My concern is whether I will actually be able to flash the ruu safely or not. Since my bootloader was updated to 2.0, will it be downgraded back to 0.85? If so will I be able to utilize AAHK again?

aybarrap1 said:
I have looked but not found any specifics on my question. I installed 3.20.502.52 RUU when my phone was already S-off and rooted prior due some issues I was having (big mistake, I know). I re-installed a recovery no problem (still s-off) and have been using custom ROMs since. I am actually thinking about flashing RUU 2.47.502.7 which was the original update to Gingerbread from Froyo because I am looking into playing around some with UOT. My concern is whether I will actually be able to flash the ruu safely or not. Since my bootloader was updated to 2.0, will it be downgraded back to 0.85? If so will I be able to utilize AAHK again?
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The ruu can't run on an older hboot than the one included in ruu. You can use a PD98IMG though to flash the older gingerbread hboot and then run ruu.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
---------- Post added at 09:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:41 PM ----------
Here is that IMG if you need it.
HBOOT 0.85.0024 PD98IMG
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Gizmoe said:
The ruu can't run on an older hboot than the one included in ruu. You can use a PD98IMG though to flash the older gingerbread hboot and then run ruu.
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Sounds simple enough. So once I flash the older hboot and run the ruu, I should be able to use AAHK to obtain root? Flashing the hboot should leave my s-off intact.

aybarrap1 said:
Sounds simple enough. So once I flash the older hboot and run the ruu, I should be able to use AAHK to obtain root? Flashing the hboot should leave my s-off intact.
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You will remain s off. If you want to remain on that ruu with root by using the hack kit you would have to revert back to s on before running option 1 again. Hack kit option 1 won't run successfully if you are s off already. I would just re flash recovery and then find a rooted version of the stock ruu and flash via recovery or use a PD98IMG.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

After going back to the old hboot and flashing a recovery, I recommend flashing ClearDroid 1.3.0, booting and then flashing 1.3.1 without wiping. It is a very stable, customized version of the Gingerbread Sense 2.1 rom.
Sent using the power of the dark side.

Reverting to S-off
Gizmoe said:
You will remain s off. If you want to remain on that ruu with root by using the hack kit you would have to revert back to s on before running option 1 again. Hack kit option 1 won't run successfully if you are s off already. I would just re flash recovery and then find a rooted version of the stock ruu and flash via recovery or use a PD98IMG.
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I know that AAHK has the option to revert back to stock unrooted and S-on. I tried it back when I first rooted just for the sake of doing so (was out of warranty anyway). If I flash the older bootloader, will AAHK revert everything to unrooted and s-on regardless of what ROM I am using? I am currently on CM7. If leaving CM7 in place and flashing the PD98IMG.zip then AAHK immediately after will work it will actually save time.
I am wanting to do some UOT from scratch on this so I can learn. I have upgraded my contract and got the AT&T Galaxy S3. Now I am taking the Inspire to use as a test phone and personal ROM development learning just because. I want to have fun with it since I am no longer relying on it as my daily phone.

aybarrap1 said:
I know that AAHK has the option to revert back to stock unrooted and S-on. I tried it back when I first rooted just for the sake of doing so (was out of warranty anyway). If I flash the older bootloader, will AAHK revert everything to unrooted and s-on regardless of what ROM I am using? I am currently on CM7. If leaving CM7 in place and flashing the PD98IMG.zip then AAHK immediately after will work it will actually save time.
I am wanting to do some UOT from scratch on this so I can learn. I have upgraded my contract and got the AT&T Galaxy S3. Now I am taking the Inspire to use as a test phone and personal ROM development learning just because. I want to have fun with it since I am no longer relying on it as my daily phone.
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I don't see why that wouldn't work. As long as you have the older hboot it should do the stock s on process. Then just run option 1. You should dabble in using dsixda kitchen if you want to start learning Rom cooking. You can take the rom.zip from the ruu and just root it and install busy box and create your own Rom.zip.
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Gizmoe said:
I don't see why that wouldn't work. As long as you have the older hboot it should do the stock s on process. Then just run option 1. You should dabble in using dsixda kitchen if you want to start learning Rom cooking. You can take the rom.zip from the ruu and just root it and install busy box and create your own Rom.zip.
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I will take a look at dsixda. Thank you for your feedback.

[Q] HTC Sensation upgrade from 2.3.4 to CM10

I have an HTC Sensation which I would like to upgrade to the latest version of CynaogenMod.
The phone currently runs a tailored and slightly mangled version of Android 2.3.3, created using a bunch of scripts that I found on here (which worked really well). However, that was years ago and those scripts are no longer maintained and I must move the phone to a new version of Android. CM10 would be my choice, to match that which I installed on my Nexus 10.
The phone is rooted, S-ON, ClockworkMod 4. My desktop PC runs Windows 7 Pro.
The Nexus 10 install was easy because firmware and software versions are already aligned. Not so with the Sensation. I am tech savvy but after having looked into upgrading the Sensation I just I don't know where to start.
I'm hoping to find someone who will instruct me through the whole process step by step and I am happy to pay for their time.
Thanks,
Matthew

dentedbread said:
I have an HTC Sensation which I would like to upgrade to the latest version of CynaogenMod.
The phone currently runs a tailored and slightly mangled version of Android 2.3.3, created using a bunch of scripts that I found on here (which worked really well). However, that was years ago and those scripts are no longer maintained and I must move the phone to a new version of Android. CM10 would be my choice, to match that which I installed on my Nexus 10.
The phone is rooted, S-ON, ClockworkMod 4. My desktop PC runs Windows 7 Pro.
The Nexus 10 install was easy because firmware and software versions are already aligned. Not so with the Sensation. I am tech savvy but after having looked into upgrading the Sensation I just I don't know where to start.
I'm hoping to find someone who will instruct me through the whole process step by step and I am happy to pay for their time.
Thanks,
Matthew
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You're on GB firmware while you need 3.32 or 3.33 firmware for CM10. For flashing firmware you need S-Off. Either you should S-Off your device or you can return to stock and then install ICS OTA update which will give your device latest firmware. And then you're good to go for CM10
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MrJukeHardbane said:
you can return to stock and then install ICS OTA update which will give your device latest firmware. And then you're good to go for CM10
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Thank you for your reply. That route sounds like the least painful and I will attempt that first (on a spare Sensation).
So, returning to stock. Which GB ICS exe do I need?

dentedbread said:
Thank you for your reply. That route sounds like the least painful and I will attempt that first (on a spare Sensation).
So, returning to stock. Which GB ICS exe do I need?
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You can find that info on RuU thread. I am not sure whether you can flash a RUU being S-on.
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Hi man,
You don't need to use the RRU.
Go to ARHD thread and download the 3.32 update firmware and then flash the ROM of your taste
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ypsmav said:
Go to ARHD thread and download the 3.32 update firmware and then flash the ROM of your taste
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Would I need to be S-OFF for that?

dentedbread said:
Would I need to be S-OFF for that?
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Yes. Though S-off is largely unnecessary. Once you have the new firmware, than flashing CM while S-ON works fine with 4ext smartflash. I would upgrade via official ICS, Root, (might have to flash recovery first so you can flash a root package) flash 4ext recovery, and flash CM. Good luck!

an alternative way is:
S-OFF using this method
http://revolutionary.io/
upgrade firmware to ics from here(use 3.33 universal)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
flash a recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (only step 2)
then flash CM rom from recovery
done
note:before flashing the new rom make a nandroid of your current one just in case