Do I need to s-off my phone before flashing ROM. - HTC Sensation

I am new to this phone section . I have unlocked bootloader , flashed recovery and rooted the phone.But when i flashed ROM it struck at bootanimation screen . I waited for about half hr. But it doesnt get past bootanimation screen. I tried two ROM and had the same problem with both of them. So i am wondering if i need to s-off my phone before flashing any ROM?
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Enable smart flash from recovery...
S off not compulsory for installing custom Rom of same firmware..
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Yes, as Itsakash mentioned you need to have the smartflash option enabled in 4ext recovery. If you have cwm recovery just flash 4ext over it. See HERE

Can you please give me link to download gapp for JB?
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abhi8569 said:
Can you please give me link to download gapp for JB?
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Hi,
Look HERE

I am in the same situation,can I flash jb rom (with smartflash enabled?) I rooted my phone,unlock bootloader,and I have ordroid rom(ics),but I have s-on.
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pannonianheart said:
I am in the same situation,can I flash jb rom (with smartflash enabled?) I rooted my phone,unlock bootloader,and I have ordroid rom(ics),but I have s-on.
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Hi,
Yes.
Make a nandrooid backup.
Place ROM and Gapps on sd card,format all partitions (except sd card),enable smartflash,and flash ROM and Gapps straight away.

Thanks. One more question,did I really need to go s-off,if I could flashing roms with s-on?
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matekaneve said:
Yes, as Itsakash mentioned you need to have the smartflash option enabled in 4ext recovery. If you have cwm recovery just flash 4ext over it. See HERE
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4ext recovery is much better for me.
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pannonianheart said:
Thanks. One more question,did I really need to go s-off,if I could flashing roms with s-on?
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4ext recovery is much better for me.
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you can flash any rom you want if you have always enabled first smartflash
the difference between S-ON and S-OFF is that in S-ON devices when flashing a rom it hasn't the ability to write the boot partition by itself(here is where it comes smartflash)
in S-OFF devices there is no need for that feature
that's why most of us with S-ON are using 4ext recovery(smartflash)

rzr86 said:
you can flash any rom you want if you have always enabled first smartflash
the difference between S-ON and S-OFF is that in S-ON devices when flashing a rom it hasn't the ability to write the boot partition by itself(here is where it comes smartflash)
in S-OFF devices there is no need for that feature
that's why most of us with S-ON are using 4ext recovery(smartflash)
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In my 4ext recovery,smartflash was enabled by default,but I still check this before I flashing any rom.Thanks for your response.
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[RADIO] flashing radio?

I've got Sensation (Z710e) form my friend, that's need tuning. So far i managed:
Unlock bootloader @ htcdev
CWM recovery
S-OFF with ControlBear (HBOOT 1.27.0000)
Now some ROMs require some patching before (HOX doesn't have this) and this is strange to me.
About phone says:
Android version : 4.0.3
HTC Sense : 3.6
SW Number: 3.32.401.3
(Advanced)
Baseband version: 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
What is the catch? May i do damage to phone (i ****ed up i900 omnia with this radio ****, and i still have some phobia )? How to flash firmware (is it the same)?
Here you go. Tells you how to do it. I would suggest supercid also, if you aren't already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154
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Obnoxious87 said:
Here you go. Tells you how to do it. I would suggest supercid also, if you aren't already.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154
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I forgot to write. Already did that. As final step, downloaded 3.33 (universal) booted, instaled, but on my phone info again says 3.32. Which is weird. Do a i need this 3.32 if i want DarkForest rom (which required 3.33)?
if you're able to use fastboot commands -
fastboot getvar version-main
that will tell you what firmware is on your phone
Obnoxious87 said:
if you're able to use fastboot commands -
fastboot getvar version-main
that will tell you what firmware is on your phone
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I can use them. I will look now. HBOOT 1.29 (do i need that?) i'm on 1.27.1000 (AFAIK).
EDIT:
TY Sir.
version-main: 3.33.401.106
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Now i'm free to flash any ROM?
your hboot is fine
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Free to flash any ics rom.
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Obnoxious87 said:
your hboot is fine
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Free to flash any ics rom.
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Flashed 2 ROMs in 3 mins. Still 4.0.3 and 3.32 (suppose to be custom string like darkforest etc)? Something wrong even my HOX cant flash that fast. Also pwr + vol down dont reboot phone....
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What's happening when you flash? I would also suggest 4ext touch recovery.
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Obnoxious87 said:
What's happening when you flash? I would also suggest 4ext touch recovery.
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I done full wipe. And like one min flash, all ok but no new rom. Do i need something or just put new recovery?
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You can flash 4ext over cwm through fastboot commands. Your download might be bad also.
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Obnoxious87 said:
You can flash 4ext over cwm through fastboot commands. Your download might be bad also.
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Dont thinks so. 3 different ROMs cant be taht bad .
Will do. As soon as possible.
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Not sure why you wouldn't have a custom rom after flashing. Is your phone rebooting to stock rom after flashing?
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? Very strange, you placed Rom on sd card, wiped cash and dalvik then installed Rom from sd card, rebooted and its not installed ? And your using 4 ext recovery ? What exactly was the procedure in order that you did? Maybe I can help?
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realsis said:
? Very strange, you placed Rom on sd card, wiped cash and dalvik then installed Rom from sd card, rebooted and its not installed ? And your using 4 ext recovery ? What exactly was the procedure in order that you did? Maybe I can help?
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All done besides 4EXT. Now i'm gone use 4EXT and try. BOOT.img doesnt need flashing on any ROM? ( Every ONE X have boot.img reflashed....)
EDIT:
Worked. InsertCoin is up and running. Guess full wipe was problem (from installer)
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(Q) how do I flash a radio???

Was lurking thru here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694012...I want to flash the 2.29 one. It said to just flash from recovery... Is that right? I know that flashing radios is more risky that's why I'm asking u all so I won't brick my phone since I can't seem to find any answers.
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This is my current state... Current radio SUCKS. Litterly don't go more than 200mbps
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Oops
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chuko303 said:
Oops
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If you didn't do the update toto 2.20 than u should be golden to flash through recovery easily
omario8484 said:
If you didn't do the update toto 2.20 than u should be golden to flash through recovery easily
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Ok I am on 1.85 when I rooted and unlocked bootloader. I am on team nocturnals new 2.40 base rom. So I just boot into recovery and then flash it? That simple? ... THANKS
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Instructions:
1) Copy zip file to SD Card 2) Boot into Recovery 3) Flash 4) Reboot
Always take a Nandroid Backup in case something goes screwy!
Note: If you're having issues after flashing, and reboot into recovery and wipe cache/dalvik cache, and reboot.
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[Q] Please Help

i have just purchased a Sensation XE, but it has installed Custom ROM Pandroid 4.1.2. Now i want to go back its original stock rom, please guide me is it possible, if yes please tell me how, if possible step by step:
current bootloader:
-Revolationary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Recovery
4EXT Recovery Touch v1.0.0.4.RC1
If you want a Stock rom with some enhancements. I suggest you Android Revolution HD.
Download the XE version
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xeloni said:
If you want a Stock rom with some enhancements. I suggest you Android Revolution HD.
Download the XE version
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Thanks for the suggestion, can i flash Android Revolution HD 6.8.0 | ICS | Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) + Sense UI 3.6 + Beats Audio?
If yes, do i need to flash radio?
Nope dont need to flash radio
And i advice you to install 4ext Recovery (the Best)
Put the rom into your SD card and Just flash and a new kernel if you want
Don't forget to do à full wipe !!!
Then if you see a big battery drain it's normal the battery needs some cycles (full charge all the Night->use the phone until percentage is about 10-15% Then recharge it to 100% and it should be OK
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xeloni said:
Nope dont need to flash radio
And i advice you to install 4ext Recovery (the Best)
Put the rom into your SD card and Just flash and a new kernel if you want
Don't forget to do à full wipe !!!
Then if you see a big battery drain it's normal the battery needs some cycles (full charge all the Night->use the phone until percentage is about 10-15% Then recharge it to 100% and it should be OK
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4ext recovery is already installed, so what i need is just copy the Android Revolution HD 6.8.0 rom in sd card, do a full wipe and then flash the rom from 4ext?
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Exactly
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xeloni said:
Exactly
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Also please advise, what kernel do i need to flash.
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After flashing rom and it booted. Don't touch the phone while 10min
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http://bricked.de/downloads/kernel/...hz=1566000-minkhz=192000-maxscroff=486000.zip
xeloni said:
After flashing rom and it booted. Don't touch the phone while 10min
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Is the kernel included in the rom or i have to download is seperately?
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Look this before it's the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668
xeloni said:
Look this before it's the kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668
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Alright, being a noob it looks so complicated, afraid if i flash the kernel thing go worst
What if i flash the rom only without kernel will there be any problem??
In ARHD it will be the stock kernel so don't worry and flash this rom
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xeloni said:
In ARHD it will be the stock kernel so don't worry and flash this rom
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A quick question, to install they have mentioned on Android Revolution HD 6.8.0 thread 3.33.401.x firmware is required. which one is better for my device? please advise as my device is Sensation XE Beats.
If Your sensation came with JB there is no problem for the firmware
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xeloni said:
If Your sensation came with JB there is no problem for the firmware
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Yes, it has Pandroid Jelly Bean 4.1.2 Android Installed already, thats mean i do not require to flash firmware 3.33.401.x.
Yes You can flash this Rom whithout any problem
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[Q] still freezing

I flashed a custom Rom (CM10). still my phone freezes for every 10 min. I have no idea what to do. I dunno whether it is the Rom problem or my phone problem???:crying:
Details of ur phone
Are u bootloader unlocked
Soff/son
How u flashed the Rom
Try switching rom it might hlp
I wud suggest ARHD 7
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
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shrex said:
Details of ur phone
Are u bootloader unlocked
Soff/son
How u flashed the Rom
Try switching rom it might hlp
I wud suggest ARHD 7
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
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bootloader unlocked
s-on
4ext recovery
I have already tried android revolution. I faced same problem even with that.
so, I flahesd CM.
Rather than ADHD 7.
Are there any other best ROMs??
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Son so do u flash Rom with smartflash enable ... If not boot into recovery wipe everything xcpt sdcard enamble smartflash from tools n flash the Rom
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
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Wad kernel u use try Sebastian kernel
hit thanks if I hve hlped you
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Yes, smart flash is enabled.
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Why not S-Off your phone? Are you undervolting your Kernel too much? My Sensation seems very sensative to Kernel UV and will only go -50mv in most Kernels. Anything more and I have issues.

htc butterfly x920d bricked

hello i am new and i have a butterfly i have a bigggggg prooobbbbbbblem
my butterfly ist starting ist stuck on htc logo i flash the stock ruu but i became a error pleasss heelpp my fast
Are you sure you have a x920d because my original box also says x920d but it is a x920e and if you flash a Rom for Dr d version it get stuck at HTC screen if not you may try flash Boot.img separate after flashing rom
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Bassie39 said:
Are you sure you have a x920d because my original box also says x920d but it is a x920e and if you flash a Rom for Dr d version it get stuck at HTC screen if not you may try flash Boot.img separate after flashing rom
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i geting this problem see the attachment
can every body add system.img boot.img and recovery.img to attachment than i download it
I think you did it wrong fastboot flash Boot boot.img
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Maybe better use HTC butterfly toolkit
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Bassie39 said:
I think you did it wrong fastboot flash Boot boot.img
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Maybe better use HTC butterfly toolkit
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who can i download HTC butterfly toolkit
i found not problem thans
how do I copy a rom to internal sd card
You can also use the droid DNA all in one kit from droid DNA section. Then use the sideload option from this in combination with twrp sideload option, than manual flash Boot .img, also possible with all in one tool by flash kernel
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Bassie39 said:
You can also use the droid DNA all in one kit from droid DNA section. Then use the sideload option from this in combination with twrp sideload option, than manual flash Boot .img, also possible with all in one tool by flash kernel
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i getting in adb sideload failed
start sideload in twrp also than use sideload in droid DNA all in one did it several times with success search all in one tool is easier
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juginkrebs said:
i getting in adb sideload failed
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Are u even bootloader unlocked
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daorderdillon said:
Are u even bootloader unlocked
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Bootloader unlocked and S-on
Bassie39 said:
Bootloader unlocked and S-on
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yes bootloader is unlocked and it S-on where can send my system.imh pls
Thanks bro i installed a rom with sideload
but is not started help
help please please
juginkrebs said:
help please please
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Flag twrp recovery and put a Rom on your external sd card then flash the Rom and boot image
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daorderdillon said:
Flag twrp recovery and put a Rom on your external sd card then flash the Rom and boot image
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i flash a other rom with sideload and its start xda is the best helping thread thank bro
We don't have external sd
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