Hi. I m a newbie here. I was looking for how to start getting custom roms on my sensation, i searched for a week now but i didn't get the steps ! Where should i start? Just put me.on right direction then i ll go by my self.
Thanks xda.
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Hi first find out your h boot version so you can be pointed to the correct guide. Different guides for certain h boot versions. Here is how you find your version. Pull battery put battery back in and press volume down and power at the same time. Hold it there and you will see a screen pop up. Look at the top of the screen. It will tell you your h boot version. You post your h boot version. Or you can search for a guide for your specific h boot. If you can't find it we can link you to the proper guide. Hope this helps.
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thanks for the reply , my hboot is 1.27.0000
what should i do ?
Hello.
So your hboot version is 1.27.0000. Means you are using Ice cream Sandwich right now..
You can do the following:
1. Unlock your bootloader
2. S-Off your phone
3. Flash a custom recovery
4. Root your phone OR Flash a Custom ROM
You can also flash a custom ROM without doing S-Off. But I'll suggest you to S-Off your phone. It's not that hard, and it'll help you in the future..
Kindly read This Guide for further details.
Good luck.
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Hi!
THIS thread and THIS thread could be very useful to you. Read everything, they are excellent step by step guides. The second link is the same anasmunir gave you, if you do not want to s-off your device but want to gain root access and install custom roms, go for that. Have a look at them and if you have any question just ask. Good luck!
Thanks for the quick reply.
The thing is i don`t know what flashing my phone means. I want to get jb on my sensation with a recent sense (4.1 ) so i need to flash and root but then?
( sorry for all those questions but as i said it's my first android phone..)
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alextunisian said:
Thanks for the quick reply.
The thing is i don`t know what flashing my phone means. I wan`t to get jb on my sensation with a recent sense (4.1 ) so i need ti flash and root but then?
( sorry for all those questions but as i said it my first android phone..)
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There is no.. Jellybean with sense 4.1
There is sense 4.1 with ics or pure jellybean based roms.. You have make your choice
As you don't know how to flash a rom.. Then
Refer guide on "flashing roms with SON" guide by asskickar.. In sensation general section.. (step 4b gives you idea on how to flash a rom properly).. And the whole guide gives you the complete process of flashing from scratch.... pretty noob proof I would say
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I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631 and it worked without problems
There are several ROMs out there:
These are AOSP-based and Jelly Bean:
ParanoidAndroid
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1879111
CM 10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
AOKP Jelly Bean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1828250
SuperXE-Intact-AOSP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942239
and there are ICS-based with Sense 4.1:
Elegancia
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429953
ViperS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671547
SmartDroidFour
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972316
also there are some MIUI-based ROMs and I'm sure I forgot some, but these are the best (my opinion)
so the choice is yours
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ill be rooting this, how do i get ics? do i have to flash a ruu then flash roms? or if i want, i just flash sensation xe roms and im good to go? please help
Right now there are a couple of ICS roms.
Personally I'm using ARHD's ICS rom & it works perfectly with a good battery life.
Follow the steps here till after writing SuperCID.
For ICS ROM, you would need to flash firmware from 3.12.401.2/102 RUU from here.
For support for newer ICS rom's like ARHD's. All 4.0.3 ICS Roms runs on 3.12.401.2/102
& It's been said that this firmware runs good with Gingerbread too.
-Warning Only Flash after Rooting-
Heres the one I'm using. ARHD
The guide to do this can be found at ARHD's post itself under the "How to Flash" Section.
Hopes this helps!
can you tell me the steps to flash the ruu?
i download the file, and i put it in root of sdcard and i go to bootloader or fastboot and flash?
do i have to check anything before doing this? thanks. and will it brick my phone?
g1user101 said:
can you tell me the steps to flash the ruu?
i download the file, and i put it in root of sdcard and i go to bootloader or fastboot and flash?
do i have to check anything before doing this? thanks. and will it brick my phone?
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why you are install RUU file? for what?? to install ICS in your mobile ;
1.unlock hboot,S-off ,Set CID and root your phone
2.then install ICS firmware.without it you want be ble to run ics rom in ur sensation.(check my sigi for the link)
3.then dl your rom and flash it via CWM
thats it. ;-)
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I meant the firmware. Well, do u have to supercid?
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No the ruu is an exe file u run it on ur comp
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can you tell me the steps to flash the ruu?
i download the file, and i put it in root of sdcard and i go to bootloader or fastboot and flash?
do i have to check anything before doing this? thanks. and will it brick my phone?
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you MUST do Super CID. Set it to 11111111.
MAKE SURE IT IS 11111111 BEFORE FLASHING.
If not it might cause issues like bricking.
If you wait some days more ( like a month or less), HTC will announce the official update
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dexter93 said:
If you wait some days more ( like a month or less), HTC will announce the official update
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then im waiting for it
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Well I just got my sensation 4g and did sone researching.... I know its been out for awhile so I was wondering where do I start... Whats the most up to date way to root ny phone (assuming theres more than one way) and whats a good rom? (I like using sense lol).
Sinistah_ said:
Well I just got my sensation 4g and did sone researching.... I know its been out for awhile so I was wondering where do I start... Whats the most up to date way to root ny phone (assuming theres more than one way) and whats a good rom? (I like using sense lol).
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G'day champ,
Welcome back, begin with the guides provided below.
1. S-off, unlock, recovery, root & SuperCID
[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on
2. Install the latest firmware, 3.32 is needed for the latest base.
[Firmware][Mar 30]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24,3.30 & 3.32 Unlocked
3. Flash a ROM, Android Revolution HD(ARHD) is the most popular(for good reason)
[ROM] Android Revolution HD 6.5.5 | ICS | High Quality & Performance | 3.32.401.105
After all that, feel free to learn what you will, there's plenty to learn, it just requires reading, and problems, there's guides all over the Sensation forums, generally within the first couple of pages.
Thank you for all that. What is the firmware step for??
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Sinistah_ said:
Thank you for all that. What is the firmware step for??
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Its what all the newer roms require to flash.
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another question i have is, do i have to do the super cid thing if i want to root my phone or is that optional??
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Sinistah_ said:
another question i have is, do i have to do the super cid thing if i want to root my phone or is that optional??
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You definitely want to super cid.
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Rhiannon224 said:
You definitely want to super cid.
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For what reasons exactly
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You can root without doing supercid. Supercid is optional.
It allows you more flexibility though. Useful if you want to flash other areas/carriers rom. Personally I prefer to keep original cid.
Recently I couldn't receive ota update to ICS because I was supercid, then reverted to the original one and suddenly I received the Ota update notice.
It's up to you whether supercid or not and it's not a real concern because you can revert at anytime.
What is your current hboot version? Power off, pull battery, press & hold vol down and power to enter bootloader and read it off.
You have to check your hboot is supported by revolutionary- the tool to give you s-off.
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And the OTA thing... Say i update my phone..will i lose root n such..
Thanks.
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Yes you will lose everything and bootloader will become 1.27 (which is unsupported by revolutionary) Unless you have S-OFF before the update that is.
As for SuperCID, Its optional but HIGHLY recommended, As said before, it allows you to flash any firmware from any region....
If you dont have it, You MUST make sure it matches your CID or it wont boot... It can also be tricky to find one for your region (depending where you are)
It only takes a second, And its permanent and reversible
When i switch from rom to rom... Do i superwipe then flash rom everytime??
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You can do, but its not necessary, Have a look at the installation guide for the ROM your going to flash.... Usually if you are updating the same ROM wipe isnt needed..
If you are going to a different ROM altogether, A wipe is a MUST
iv just unlocked my bootloader using htc-devs method and then used revolutionary-0.4pre4 to turn on s-off on my sensation xe, being the phone came with gb pre installed, do i need to change any radios or change my partition to anything to run any ics roms ? im trying to install the miui ics rom.
any help or advice would be a god sent! stuff change a lot
As you are coming from gb..
You need latest firmware first to run ics roms..
Read the guide "a must read for noobs who wants to enjoy ics" or something which is a sticky in q & a thread itself.
That'll explain you and guide you until you install ics rom's
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I just bought a new sensation and I want to root it.so do I go to revolutionary.com and just follow the steps?Is the stock firmware 3.32 or do I need to update it to that?after I get the s-off for security then next do I install 4 ext touch recovery?Is that just a program that I download onto my sensation?and after that's done then can I go ahead and start putting.whatever Rom I want to use on my sensation.I do want to mess up my phone,etc.could someone help me out here alittle bit.and what are some of the biggest reasons why a phone gets bricked?and is it true a phone can always be unbricked? Thanks in advance...
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What is your Hboot version? First find out your Hboot version, then you
Can know exactly which method of rooting to use. Revolutionary uses specific h boot versions. So once you find that out then you can move forward using the correct guide. Hope this helps.
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Thanks.after rooted how do I get 4 ext touch recovery on my phone is it just an app that I download?
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Hey, don't jump to rooting right away.
You first need to S Off or unlock your bootloader.
Here are the appropriate guides for you:
How to flash ICS 3.32 firmware | flash/update ARHD 6.6.x ICS ROM
Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.2x HBOOT
These are guides for flashing ROMs, & your Hboot version is very important to determine which method will work for you.
For now, it should be sufficient to read through the guide.
Don't try to do it right away, read first, understand & then proceed.
Thanks for the information.I have my sensation unlocked s-off.so I'm go to install 4 ext recovery app correct.
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Mesaman2012 said:
Thanks for the information.I have my sensation unlocked s-off.so I'm go to install 4 ext recovery app correct.
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Do it through the steps mentioned in one of the 2 guides that I've linked you to.
Yes when the time comes you will really enjoy 4ext recovery. It is so nice with many features and is extremely user friendly! They also have some beautiful themes you can use on your 4ext recovery! I just flashed one yesterday called purple moon its soo nice. I think you will be very happy with 4 ext.The one I'm using is the newest version its called 2.41.
So far its been great.
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Hi Guys!
Im newbie on XDA and on android phones this its my fist post.
I just want update my actual rom to the last.
I want to know if i just need flash the device with the update Rom or I have to Install other programs to do that.
my Htc sensation 4G with this specification: ----------------------------
Android 4.0.3
Htc Sense 3.6
With Android Revolution H.D 6.5.4 XE by mike1986
Kernel 3.0.16-v1.30.2
baseband : 11.69.3504.00p
Build: 3.32.401.105
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thanks!
If you're S off you download the Rom to the root of your sd card. I'm assuming you do have 4ext recovery installed already. Also assuming you have correct firmwares .3.32 or 3.33 installed already . You boot into recovery, wipe cash, wipe dalvik cash, wipe data factory reset, stay in recovery , choose install zip from sd card, scroll down find zip. After installation go to reboot. Your all set, this is how to flash with s OFF. If you're S on you will be doing it differently. See guide flashing roms with s ON. Hope this helps you out and answers your question.
Usually if it's a update to your current Rom, wipe sometimes is not necessary. Follow recommendations from the developer for the update. Wipe if he says wipe, do not if he says not necessary. Hope this helps. You should not have to download any thing else if your already running the Rom. You should be fine. Just download the update of course. Best wishes
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Thanks! So helpfull.
Now how i know if my device have S off And 4ext intalled?
Sorry the question im newbie on android.
Well when you rooted your device did you s off? If you are not sure you can remove battery, put back in , press power and volume down at Same time, this will bring you to your bootloader, read the information that is on the device. It will either say soft or s on. As for 4ext recovery, you can download several ways, one of the easiest ways is through the playstore, simply download then when you open it you can install it through there.it is 3 dollars.or xda has the download for free.I highly recommend 4ext recovery. It's very simple to use and flash from! It's really the best in my opnion. So check your device to see if s on then report back please
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium here is a great guide for flashing roms s on and boot 1:27.... It is also Nice because it's aimed for the new comer to the sensation and Android. This should help out a lot. Best wishes
It is best to read this guide for s on as it is full of wonderful information for you if you are s on. I am s off so I flash differently like it showed in above post but s on does things a bit different it is good to read the guide. Best of luck And hope I've been of some help!
Thanks a lot So Helpfull!
My bootloader say:
-Revolutionary-
pyramid pvt ship S-OFF RL.
that's the method from flash it with S-Off? my friend?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium here is a great guide for flashing roms s on and boot 1:27.... It is also Nice because it's aimed for the new comer to the sensation and Android. This should help out a lot. Best wishes
It is best to read this guide for s on as it is full of wonderful information for you if you are s on. I am s off so I flash differently like it showed in above post but s on does things a bit different it is good to read the guide. Best of luck And hope I've been of some help!
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Now you know all the methods to flash s off or s on. Since we know now your s off just follow the instructions for s off and you will be great ! Very happy to be of help to you!
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