question about installing clockwork recovery - HTC Sensation

Hi, I bought sensation xe with beats audio from turkey today.
firstly I gained unlocked bootlader which means I gained s-off? (i used http://www.htcdev.com/ this site's guide)
secondly, what is the appropriate clockworkmode for my sensation xe? I found on google "pg58img.zip" but when I start the device into Bootloader mode it says wrong device.

koolthing said:
Hi, I bought sensation xe with beats audio from turkey today.
firstly I gained unlocked bootlader which means I gained s-off? (i used http://www.htcdev.com/ this site's guide)
secondly, what is the appropriate clockworkmode for my sensation xe? I found on google "pg58img.zip" but when I start the device into Bootloader mode it says wrong device.
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no with that method you just unlocked the bootloader
see here on how to flash a recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (step 2)
you are still S-ON

koolthing said:
Hi, I bought sensation xe with beats audio from turkey today.
firstly I gained unlocked bootlader which means I gained s-off? (i used http://www.htcdev.com/ this site's guide)
secondly, what is the appropriate clockworkmode for my sensation xe? I found on google "pg58img.zip" but when I start the device into Bootloader mode it says wrong device.
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Hi,
NO.
HTCDEV unlock is NOT s-off.
Be very careful flashing PG58IMG.zip.
Flashing the wrong one can brick your phone.
Look HERE for s-off
4EXT recovery is HERE
Step 1. Flashing 4EXT recovery touch

rzr86 said:
no with that method you just unlocked the bootloader
see here on how to flash a recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (step 2)
you are still S-ON
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thanks for your quick answer. these thins are quite different from my old samsung galaxy gio. What is the difference between S-ON and S-OFF? Gaining S-OFF really necessary?

koolthing said:
thanks for your quick answer. these thins are quite different from my old samsung galaxy gio. What is the difference between S-ON and S-OFF? Gaining S-OFF really necessary?
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Hi,
S-off opens the phone fully,so that you can flash radios,firmware etc.
S-on is still OK
You can flash all ICS,JB ROMS.
Look HERE
What does your bootloader say?

Now I'm using cyanogenmod 9. I used this tutorial. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

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Help with s-on and h-boot 1.27.0000

I've just got a new sensation with s-on and h-boot 1.27.000 and official vodafone ics firmware.
I wanted to frlash arhd 6.6.2, but as long as I got there I have to s.off the phone...
But I cannot s-off the phone if it's h-boot 1.27.0000, so what do I have to do?
Search...read...wait
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
I've got this message from revolutionary tool:
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| Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.4pre4 |
=============================================
Brought to you by AlphaRev & unrEVOked.
Waiting for device...
Found your device: HTC Sensation Z710e (pyramid-1.27.0000, Android: 4.0.3, ROM v
ersion: 3.32.162.11)
Your device: pyramid, with HBOOT 1.27.0000 is not supported at this time.
Press (almost) any key to exit.
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In the faq I've read there is no mention about the unsupported hboot 1.27.0000...
Shall I downgrade the hboot? But how if it's not rooted nor SCID nor s-off..??
zooster said:
I've got this message from revolutionary tool:
In the faq I've read there is no mention about the unsupported hboot 1.27.0000...
Shall I downgrade the hboot? But how if it's not rooted nor SCID nor s-off..??
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Hi,
You are right.
1.27.000 is not currently supported.
You have to wait until it is...
No,there is no eta.
So basically I'm stuck with original firmware?
What can I do then, root? scid..? cwm?
zooster said:
So basically I'm stuck with original firmware?
What can I do then, root? scid..? cwm?
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Hi,
Yes,you can root and install CWM.
But you can only install ROMS with a 3.32 base(latest ICS)
So,6.6.2 is OK
Ok, thank you.
But I tried to flash the CWM taken from the guide thred putting the PG58IMG.zip in the root of the sd.
But when I start the bootloader it says wrong image...
zooster said:
Ok, thank you.
But I tried to flash the CWM taken from the guide thred putting the PG58IMG.zip in the root of the sd.
But when I start the bootloader it says wrong image...
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Hi,
Try THIS ONE
Still says wrong image....
My cid num, got with adb, is: VODAP102.
Should I insert it in android-info?
Should I super cid the phone before cwm?
Youre gonna have to unlock your bootloader by using htc's official method (google it). Then youll be able to install CWM and whatever else. There are limitations, theres a good guide in the development section about htc official bootloader unlocker. Read that before attempting.
zooster said:
Still says wrong image....
My cid num, got with adb, is: VODAP102.
Should I insert it in android-info?
Should I super cid the phone before cwm?
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Hi,
Yes,try it.
malybru said:
Hi,
Yes,try it.
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Just tried and it does not install the CWM. So do I have to unlock the bootloader with the official method?
i have same problem, im new to all this but want to root my phone. I have updated to the new ice cream sandwich through the vodafone over air update. i have looked through step guides but i dont know where to start! i have s-on so how do i get this off or do i need to?
Thanks
zooster said:
Just tried and it does not install the CWM. So do I have to unlock the bootloader with the official method?
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Yes you will have to use the HTC Dev method right now if you want to flash a custom ICS ROM being as those are the only ones you will be able to flash with the Hboot you have. But know this ahead of time the HYC De. Unlock is very different then the Revolutionary unlock. Click the link in my sig to learn mote about the HTc Dev unlock and what it allows you to do. But if I was you I would just wait until Revolutionary supports Hboot 1.27.0000, or someone comes up with a Hboot downgrade for the Sensation cause the HTC Dev method does not fully unlock all portitions except the radio portition like Revolutionary does. Plus it leaves evidence your bootloader has been unlocked so HTC can say your warranty is void. Check out this post to as it gives a little more insight on HTC Dev unlock.
So to root the device I have to CWM it, to CWM it I need to unlock the bootloader?
But, If not rooted, unlocked nor CWModded, can I just install ARHD?
Ok, let's take it the other way round:
My phone is locked, hboot 1.27.0000, S-on, cid VODAP102 and not rooted, but last official stock ics.
Now I want to install last ARHD, what should I do and how??
zooster said:
So to root the device I have to CWM it, to CWM it I need to unlock the bootloader?
But, If not rooted, unlocked nor CWModded, can I just install ARHD?
Ok, let's take it the other way round:
My phone is locked, hboot 1.27.0000, S-on, cid VODAP102 and not rooted, but last official stock ics.
Now I want to install last ARHD, what should I do and how??
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To flash AHRD you will have to have a unlocked bootloader, either by HTC Dev method or by Revolutionary method. Now as stated by you, malybru, and myself we all know Revolutionary is not compatible with Hboot 1.27.0000 (as of right now), which your device currently has. So this leaves only the HTC Dev method. Now I personally agree with others here on XDA, I would normally stay far away from unlocking via HTC Dev. But seeing as you bought your Sensation new with Hboot 1.27.0000, you really have no other alternative but to wait for Revolutionary to update or for some other means of unlocking becomes available. Also if you do manage to downgrade your Hboot you will have to use HTC Dev to do it.
Now I am in no way saying you should use HTC Dev, nor am I advocating HTC Dev. I am just trying to inform you. What you do with your device is your choice and your choice only. But what ever you do, please post back here with your decision and if applicable any results.
Also if you was wondering why you have to use HT Dev to downgrade Hboot, read this post. Yeah I know it is for GB ROMs but I imagine the same probably holds true for ICS. I mean it is the HTC Dev unlock that allowsyou to downgrade in that senario. But what do I know.
T-Macgnolia said:
To flash AHRD you will have to have a unlocked bootloader, either by HTC Dev method or by Revolutionary method. Now as stated by you, malybru, and myself we all know Revolutionary is not compatible with Hboot 1.27.0000 (as of right now), which your device currently has. So this leaves only the HTC Dev method. Now I personally agree with others here on XDA, I would normally stay far away from unlocking via HTC Dev. But seeing as you bought your Sensation new with Hboot 1.27.0000, you really have no other alternative but to wait for Revolutionary to update or for some other means of unlocking becomes available. Also if you do manage to downgrade your Hboot you will have to use HTC Dev to do it.
Now I am in no way saying you should use HTC Dev, nor am I advocating HTC Dev. I am just trying to inform you. What you do with your device is your choice and your choice only. But what ever you do, please post back here with your decision and if applicable any results.
Also if you was wondering why you have to use HT Dev to downgrade Hboot, read this post. Yeah I know it is for GB ROMs but I imagine the same probably holds true for ICS. I mean it is the HTC Dev unlock that allowsyou to downgrade in that senario. But what do I know.
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Do you mean by using Htc dev, i'll be able to downgrade my hboot?
My hboot is 1.27.0000 with S On.
Jalkren said:
Do you mean by using Htc dev, i'll be able to downgrade my hboot?
My hboot is 1.27.0000 with S On.
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Hi,
There is currently no way to downgrade firmware with s-on and hboot 1.27.000
malybru said:
Hi,
There is currently no way to downgrade firmware with s-on and hboot 1.27.000
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Sure, exploit H.Boot 1.27.0000 for S-Off is revolution, new model of HTC phone is same like HTC_One
****ing S-ON policy HTC because you total locked us
And that is why HTC always following behind Samsung nowadays
I'm waiting XDA revolution
Hi,
I'm new to this forum and new nothing about rooting until a few days ago...quickly discovered the fact that Revolution does not support 1.27.
I unlocked with HTC DEV, ran recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img using Fastboot CLI.
After that I backed up my stock Vodafone ICS ROM using CWM then switched to the XDA guide for rooting with su-2.3.6.3 and followed rest of XDA guides for installing a ROM (really useful guides - Thanks!!)
Within an hour I had gone from stock Vodafone ICS to Virtuous Inquisition-v4.0.1
I'll admit I got hooked up on flashing recovery and was given some guidance by a friendly soul but figured the rest out from this forum..

[Q] How to root new sensation xe ICS update

yesterday i bought new sensation xe with latest ics update. Hboot v 1.27
Is there any way to root my phone?
or how can i downgrade Hboot verson?(1.27 is not included in revolutionary.io)
or is there any way to go back to GB to root?
plz help.
as i know you have to wait.there is no rooting/soff for new ics update.
ps;- can you flash stock GB ruu ? if then you can go back to gb and soff using revolutionary
Root
Maybe this will help? blogotechblog.com/2012/04/how-to-root-htc-sensationsensation-xe-running-ice-cream-sandwich/[/url]
faxel said:
yesterday i bought new sensation xe with latest ics update. Hboot v 1.27
Is there any way to root my phone?
or how can i downgrade Hboot verson?(1.27 is not included in revolutionary.io)
or is there any way to go back to GB to root?
plz help.
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found that you cant downgrade to gb rom. so you hve to wait :x
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA
so sad. I have seen devs are making sense 4 roms. but still I have nothing to do...
does any one know when I can root???
Not yet you can't but I think they released one today but not tested by the masses so best you can do us wait so you don't crash your phone
Sent from my Sensation 4G using xda premium
faxel said:
so sad. I have seen devs are making sense 4 roms. but still I have nothing to do...
does any one know when I can root???
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You are talking about sense 4 roms but asking for root
You can't just flash sense4 roms...just because you have root access..
If you mean getting SOFF which will render you to flash roms then ..its not possible for you right now..but there is an alternative ...but that alternative costs you your warranty(most probably)..
So decision is yours...
I recommend you to stay stock as of now if you got loads of warranty left
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
hey can I use HTC super tool to root my sensation xe with hboot 1.27??
faxel said:
hey can I use HTC super tool to root my sensation xe with hboot 1.27??
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I heard of this...it contains tacoroot which is a temporary root but I heard its unstable and it only gives root access in adb..shell which wont be helpful in your case
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ganeshp said:
I heard of this...it contains tacoroot which is a temporary root but I heard its unstable and it only gives root access in adb..shell which wont be helpful in your case
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
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thank you for ur answer.I heard that revolutionary .io has stopped support for sensation, is that true?
Successful root method. XE OTA ICS
1. Unlock with HTC Dev
2. Download recovery-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img and flash using fastboot flash recovery rec....img
3. Download and install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip using CWM.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
faxel said:
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
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Same situation with you and do method below and working!
*** UNLOCK ***
Sensation XE S-ON
Hboot 1.27.0000
hariadi said:
Successful root method. XE OTA ICS
1. Unlock with HTC Dev
2. Download recovery-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img and flash using fastboot flash recovery rec....img
3. Download and install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip using CWM
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faxel said:
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
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First of all don't confuse with getting "rooted" ..getting rooted will only give you complete access to your ROM..like literally doing anything with any app..also you can control your device completely.
All the custom Roms comes with root access..(see....... this root is actually part of Rom)
For you to flash custom Rom ..you essentially need unlocked bootloader...(having SOFF was mandatory earlier..but HTC started giving unlocked bootloader at the cost of your warranty..so you can Still install custom roms also sense 4 roms)
As you are fine with your warranty getting void
1. You need to unlock your bootloader from HTC dev site..(this is where you may void your warranty)
2.Then you need to flash a custom recovery..i highly recommend 4EXT recovery latest(1.0.0.5) which has smartflash mode(exclusive SON mode)
Get the recovery from this thread..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759..
Flashing recovery has never been this easy...just download the recovery updater and install ..your recovery through an apk just don't forget to say "yes" when asked whether you are SON during installing the recovery..
3. Then after recovery is done...just download your custom ROM..keep it on root of sdcard...and flash it (by following the steps provided in OP of your custom Rom thread)
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
thank you all
thank you all for kind hep. Now I am going to try.... lets see
but i couldnt find my device on HTCdev.com sensation xe asia tw
faxel said:
thank you all for kind hep. Now I am going to try.... lets see
but i couldnt find my device on HTCdev.com sensation xe asia tw
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Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
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ganeshp said:
Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
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I couldnt watch the video becox of slow network. so my question is when we have
to Wire Trick,? at the start or at the end? thats step 10?
faxel said:
I couldnt watch the video becox of slow network. so my question is when we have
to Wire Trick,? at the start or at the end? thats step 10?
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i haven't tried it so i cant answer you properly...but ive found an excellent guide for this
chk it out...you might find the solution
SOFF GUIDE
I am really confused
ganeshp said:
Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves
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I got impresion in this forum that "everything" is very simple but isn't. I have a HTC Sensation classic unlocked by htcdev with s-on and hboot 1.27 buyed from UK but I can't root it. Everybody explain that rooting is very easy but is not like 1 to 3 step . I put a "recovery" img wich let me to navigate to recovery from bootloader but when I select recovery...nothing happing ( like flashing super user.zip or other thing) just after a while is restarting. For me the bootloader unlocked from htcdev means NOTHING just a sicksea. All the respect for the guys wich are searching new modes to unlock.
manu2121 said:
I got impresion in this forum that "everything" is very simple but isn't. I have a HTC Sensation classic unlocked by htcdev with s-on and hboot 1.27 buyed from UK but I can't root it. Everybody explain that rooting is very easy but is not like 1 to 3 step . I put a "recovery" img wich let me to navigate to recovery from bootloader but when I select recovery...nothing happing ( like flashing super user.zip or other thing) just after a while is restarting. For me the bootloader unlocked from htcdev means NOTHING just a sicksea. All the respect for the guys wich are searching new modes to unlock.
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if u unlocked, than its simple.
next u have to flash recovery using adb
than install su v.3+ v2 and below does not work for me. bit above v 3 is working,,
now its done.

[Q] How to s-off my XE?

I cannot s-off my Sensation XE with revolutionary tool.
It says to fill in a form at their site with device type , hboot version and serial number.
I have hboot version 1.27.0000 and the available versions on the form are only 1.17 and 1.18.
Except this when i run the tool it says that "your device , pyramid with hboot 1.27.0000 is not supported at this time".
i have installed the htc driver.
i powered on my phone without hboot (i removed the battery and then turned on).
i have ICS 4.03 version 3.32.468.112 (i got it OTA two days ago).
How can i s-off and then root my phone?
Please help me because i have not done anything like that before.
You have the wrong hboot version. Using revolutionary won't wont work for a phone with the ICS OTS use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
That.
you say that i must change my hboot version for it to work?
how is it wrong?
it is the one that my phone had stock.
and how can i change my hboot version?
will be all ok then or my phone will become unstabel or lose something?
Try the tacoroot method. I had a set of detailed instructions somewhere.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA
If you want S-off you will have to use the Juopunutbear S-off method linked above. Her is z link to the only detailed guide for the Sensation there is now.
Now by all means please understand you will have to use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader before you can use this S-off method. When you use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader it can cause you to void your warranty.
T-Macgnolia said:
If you want S-off you will have to use the Juopunutbear S-off method linked above. Her is z link to the only detailed guide for the Sensation that there is right now.
Now by all means please understand you will have to use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader before you can use this S-off method. When you use HTC Dev to unlock your bootloader it can cause you to void your warranty.
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this page you linked does not exist.
djpeesh said:
Try the tacoroot method. I had a set of detailed instructions somewhere.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA
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what is this method my friend? another one?
where can i find the instructions?
vag7os22 said:
this page you linked does not exist.
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Sorry about that, don't know why it did that. I fixed the link in that post now.
does anyone know if there will be a new tool that supports the latest hboot versions?
if there will be i can wait to do it that way because the others seem a little risky to me.
It's Juopauntbear or nothing at the moment, and it works fine.
You can always just use HTCDev unlock for the time being, that let's you flash recovery to swap ROMs & gain root.
Rusty! said:
It's Juopauntbear or nothing at the moment, and it works fine.
You can always just use HTCDev unlock for the time being, that let's you flash recovery to swap ROMs & gain root.
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i read at their site but i didnt understand much.
what is the juopauntbear method and what is the HTCDev?
the only thing i saw is that you do something with a wire at the phone and i am confused.
is it the same thing or i must do both to s-off?
i entered rhe HTCDev unlock page and it has some instructions.
if i do this will i be able to s-off or i must then do the juopauntbear tricks?
You must do the juopunutbear method if you want to s-off
But befor that you must use the HTCDev and root
You must understand that yll lose your warranty if you use the HTCDev method.
so the only way now to s-off with hboot 1.27 is juopunutbear right?
What exactly do the HTCDev then? I see that unlocks the bootloader.
I think is in different order than with revolutionary tool (first s-off then root then anything else but with this method you need first Htcdev then root then s-off) or am i wrong?
HTCDev does not unlock the bootloader only parts of it, so thats why you have to first unlock via HTCDev and then root and finaly s-off with Juopunutbear...Thats the only way to fully unlock your bootloader
mobilkungen78 said:
HTCDev does not unlock the bootloader only parts of it, so thats why you have to first unlock via HTCDev and then root and finaly s-off with Juopunutbear...Thats the only way to fully unlock your bootloader
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Understood.
That is the only way until revolutionary release a new tool that supports the new hboot versions i think.
I think i can wait a little more for s-off.
Thank you all for your help and your time.

BIG Problem

My friend have a HTC SENSATION ICS, S-ON, UNROOTED.
He installed custom work mod recovery and then root via CWM with S-ON (if you can believe that)
Now, when i`m trying to use juoponut bear S-OFF , controlbear.exe tell me that Second Backup failed ...... press any key to exit.
What i have to do?
You friend used HTCDev.com to unlock his bootloader and this is how he was able to install Clockwork Mod Recovery. But when you use HTC Dev it only unlocks the bootloader and gives you write permissions to the system partition, recovery partition, and the boot partition. It does not give you full S-OFF. Now if you want to S-OFF his device you will first have to undo the HTC Dev unlock. Now you can find instructions on how to do this at HTCDev.com. Once you have done this you can then use JuopunutBear to S-OFF hiIs device.
T-Macgnolia said:
You friend used HTCDev.com to unlock his bootloader and this is how he was able to install Clockwork Mod Recovery. But when you use HTC Dev it only unlocks the bootloader and gives you write permissions to the system partition, recovery partition, and the boot partition. It does not give you full S-OFF. Now if you want to S-OFF his device you will first have to undo the HTC Dev unlock. Now you can find instructions on how to do this at HTCDev.com. Once you have done this you can then use JuopunutBear to S-OFF hiIs device.
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I'm pretty sure the first version of jupuntobear needed htcdev unlock, so he may not need to relock
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
Can I install a custom ROM without FULL S-OFF ? onyl htc dev unlocked
razvanwin95 said:
Can I install a custom ROM without FULL S-OFF ? onyl htc dev unlocked
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Yes. Follow this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
heavy_metal_man said:
I'm pretty sure the first version of jupuntobear needed htcdev unlock, so he may not need to relock
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium
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You are very correct, the first version of JuopunutBear required you to be HTC Dev unlocked. But the currentveraion does not require it. Now to the best of my knowledge you have to have a locked bootloader to use Juopunutbear to S-OFF.
At the OP, yes you can flash ROMs while still S-ON, but you can not flash radios, rule, splash screens, orfirmwares while you are only HTC Dev unlocked. The guide that was linked will walk you through how to flash while S-ON but just remember to use fasboot to flash theboot.img or use 4EXT Recovery and enable Smart Flash.

[Q] Sensation XE Lite Root

Hello!
recently i bought htc sensation XE Lite edition(Second hand),it came up with official ICS 4.0.3.My question is how do i root htc sensation XE,Running ICS.also how do i unlock its bootloader?
PS:
I am totally newbie in htc so any noob friendly tutorial would be appreciated.
regards,
Evilking009,
EvilKing009 said:
Hello!
recently i bought htc sensation XE Lite edition(Second hand),it came up with official ICS 4.0.3.My question is how do i root htc sensation XE,Running ICS.also how do i unlock its bootloader?
PS:
I am totally newbie in htc so any noob friendly tutorial would be appreciated.
regards,
Evilking009,
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you have 2 options:
1)using htcdev method to unlock the bootloader and root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
after unlocking the bootloader flash this zip from recovery to root
http://download.chainfire.eu/333/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.34.zip
2)use juopunutbear method to S-OFF and root the device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
the difference between S-ON and S-OFF
with S-OFF you are fully unlocked(means that you can flash also firmwares,radios,rils which on S-ON you can't)
with S-ON you are limited only for flashing custom roms anf kernels
what is Hboot?
Mostly i hearing in threads about Hboot,what's that thing,how do i know of what my device in hboot version ?
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How do i unlock my bootloader on Htcdev site,my device version is carrier-free(aka sim-free).
EvilKing009 said:
what is Hboot?
Mostly i hearing in threads about Hboot,what's that thing,how do i know of what my device in hboot version ?
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How do i unlock my bootloader on Htcdev site,my device version is carrier-free(aka sim-free).
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switch off the device
remove and insert the battery
then press and hold together power button and volume down until it gets you to the bootloader screen
there you will see also your hboot version
unlocking bootloader and carrier free are different things
Thanks.
By the way,does all these methods are safe to do ? (Hboot,root,bootloader etc)
PS: getting scary to being doing these methods
EvilKing009 said:
Thanks.
By the way,does all these methods are safe to do ? (Hboot,root,bootloader etc)
PS: getting scary to being doing these methods
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me personally i have done the first option
most of the users have done the second one
is this tutorial works on mine Sensation XE version ?
link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053
EvilKing009 said:
is this tutorial works on mine Sensation XE version ?
link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053
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basically it has the same steps for S-OFF and unlock bootloader
so you can use that too
so i need to do is to first unlock bootloader(through Htcdev site).Flash any custom recovery and then root the device or I need to S-off the device too to get a root?
PS:
S-Off requires wire-trick which is like a operation of my device. :silly:
EvilKing009 said:
so i need to do is to first unlock bootloader(through Htcdev site).Flash any custom recovery and then root the device or I need to S-off the device too to get a root?
PS:
S-Off requires wire-trick which is like a operation of my device. :silly:
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there is no need to S-OFF for root too
for root you can choose either htcdev site or S-OFF method
rzr86 said:
there is no need to S-OFF for root too
for root you can choose either htcdev site or S-OFF method
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so after i unlock bootloader.So i just need a custom recovery to flash SU zip or just a stock recovery can flash SU zip to get a root?
EvilKing009 said:
so after i unlock bootloader.So i just need a custom recovery to flash SU zip or just a stock recovery can flash SU zip to get a root?
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no a custom recovery requires for su zip
rzr86 said:
no a custom recovery requires for su zip
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If i am not wrong.A custom recovery requires to be S-off ?
EvilKing009 said:
If i am not wrong.A custom recovery requires to be S-off ?
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no it doesn't require to be on S-OFF
see step 2 from this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
EvilKing009 said:
Hello!
recently i bought htc sensation XE Lite edition(Second hand),it came up with official ICS 4.0.3.My question is how do i root htc sensation XE,Running ICS.also how do i unlock its bootloader?
PS:
I am totally newbie in htc so any noob friendly tutorial would be appreciated.
regards,
Evilking009,
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Follow this till you have a custom recovery with smartflash on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Then copy any zip to sdcard, boot into recovery, flash.
If you get stuck in a boot loop, extract boot.img from your custom rom and use fastboot flash boot boot.img
I recommend that you do not soff or flash radios till you feel comfortable.
Happy to help.
guys can i do nandroid backup/restore on an S-on device ?
PS:
htcdev unlocked with 4ext recovery and rooted.
EvilKing009 said:
guys can i do nandroid backup/restore on an S-on device ?
PS:
htcdev unlocked with 4ext recovery and rooted.
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yes you can
of course
i am in the same boat as you
Thanks!
Now i am should be able to flying on my device.

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