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So. I have Sensation phone. When i've started it has a android 2.3 and i've got s-off and root by guide. Some days ago i've flash ICS from OTA zip and then unlock it at htcdev.com Now i have: unlocked, pyramid pvt ship s-off, and hboot 1.27.0000. So the problems are: i can't flash recovery, i can't root a phone and can't make backup. When i've started to flash su through stock recovery i got a error like "failed to verify whole file signature" or so. And with recovery flashing i've got the same. I've tried to make revolutionary s-off but there is no 1.27.0000 hboot version at list to get beta key.
So? How can i root my phone?
p.s. i've tried root it by supertool but nothing
If your full s-off, flash the 1.17 firmware found in the dev section, then flash the RUU for your carrier/region.
You should be back to stock, run revolutionary, s-off and root will be regained and then just be careful what you do from now on.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA
RUU -> revolutionary s-off, root, cwm or 4ext -> ICS OTA
right?
Just get a PG58IMG zip with cwm in it and flash via hboot. Then you can flash a new ROM or the su zip
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
The same story with cwm. When i tried to flash PG58IMG.zip with cwm by hboot i've got nothing (parsing PG58IMG.zip... and flashback to boot). Flashing PG58IMG.zip by stock recovery (flash zip from external storage) give nothing. Just error "failed to verify file signature".
Whatever you do... Don't flash ICS OTA.... Or you'll be stuck.... You'll have to wait for revolutionary to update to have those new hboot be s-off...
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4g with Beats Audio
Will revolutionary support new hboot（such as hboot1.23,1.27）in the future? My device is s-on with hboot 1.23. i just want to upgrade to ics.
Sent from my Sensation using XDA
I think revolutionary will be able to support the new ones in the future... There are unlock firmwares in the forum so no doubt rev will be able to do it...
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4g with Beats Audio
Sorry posted in wrong forum. Mods please delete
So i have news about my sutyation. And one problem still avaliable - how to root
So i've flash RUU ICS. Then unlocked phone by HTCdev. Flash 4ext recovery from windows (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) because couldn make it from htc standart recovery (signature verify error). Now i can flash custom roms, but still can't gain root. I've successfully flashed Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip from 4ext recovery but busybox don't want install (reason can't get root privileges) and superuser app told me "access to root folder - failed".
Can anybody tell me what i have to do to get root?
Severusnt said:
So i have news about my sutyation. And one problem still avaliable - how to root
So i've flash RUU ICS. Then unlocked phone by HTCdev. Flash 4ext recovery from windows (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img) because couldn make it from htc standart recovery (signature verify error). Now i can flash custom roms, but still can't gain root. I've successfully flashed Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip from 4ext recovery but busybox don't want install (reason can't get root privileges) and superuser app told me "access to root folder - failed".
Can anybody tell me what i have to do to get root?
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so you have s-off but htcdev unlocked bootloader ????
dude you can get completely unlocked firmware...(by revolutionary that is)
here get the 3.32 unlocked firmware from this thread
assuming you are supercid...(if not as you are soff you can do it via fastboot i guess)
"fastboot oem writecid 11111111" without quotes
flash the firmware ...then you'll get complete access to fastboot commands..
then try flashing superuser again...and check your root privelages via root check basic (market app)
bootloader:
*** UNLOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
Severusnt said:
bootloader:
*** UNLOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
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cid?
fastboot getvar cid
001
btw I've flashed revolutionary firmware and still can't gain root.
Severusnt said:
001
btw I've flashed revolutionary firmware and still can't gain root.
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run old root files
run the root from this thread ...step 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
also check troubleshoot (post #2 from same thread) for problems regarding root
I've flashed this one first - su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
and nothing
Severusnt said:
I've flashed this one first - su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
and nothing
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Flash the latest on top.
Severusnt said:
I've flashed this one first - su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
and nothing
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you mean it failed ..saying some error in recovery...
try it three times continuously...(its mentioned in trouble shoot )
it should flash successfully after third time
I mean first I flashed 2.3.6.3 successfully but no root. then I've got 3.0.7 and flash it. with same result. no root.
Severusnt said:
I mean first I flashed 2.3.6.3 successfully but no root. then I've got 3.0.7 and flash it. with same result. no root.
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try the rooting tools from this thread
Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced
dr69 said:
Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced
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Hi,
You should be OK to just install something like ARHD ROM
It contains root and recovery,which are installed when you flash the ROM...
On the [OP] is also a superwipe which will clean and prepare your phone for the new ROM.
Backup your stuff,place the superwipe and ROM on the root of your sd card and flash from recovery
Thanks for.your response but I'm really not interested in installing Custom Roms at the moment, just Stock Rom for now.
Can you please if u know or have any info on doing the.rooting and Custom Recovery by myself.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
Easy enough ..find chainfires supersu thread and at the bottom download the attachment flash it..but before that..put your device in fast boot via USB..flash any recovery like say cwr(cwm) by typing fastboot flash recovery recoverynamehere.img then flash root file on your SD let me know if your confused
Sent from an AOKP Sensation 4G
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?
Yo_2T said:
I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?
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Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.
Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
dr69 said:
Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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4EXT touch. If you'd please care to read the tool thread.
kgs1992 said:
Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.
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Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?
Yo_2T said:
Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?
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You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.
kgs1992 said:
You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.
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So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.
Yo_2T said:
So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.
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Revolutionary is an engineering (ENG) bootloader
Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
HOLY CRAP! can this be any more confusing. I've been following this thread waiting for a final answer and still nothing. If anyone gets this done, please do a step by step for those of us not willing to blaze new ground here.
I know there are tons of us in the same boat. Upgraded to ICS stock and wanting to keep the ROM, just open ourselves up to CWM flashing options and root required apps.
Based on what the original poster is going through here, most of us do not want to chase down link after link.
I'll keep watching hoping for a final answer. Make the last post a link to the STEP by STEP.
Thanks all for your patience.
Look, you basically need a bootloader that says *unlocked*, *revolutionary* & *juopunutbear*.
If you are S Off but locked, flash an ENG Hboot.
If you are S On & locked, unlock using HTC Dev or S Off using JB.
Now, after this, flash 4EXT recovery & then root the device.
If your Hboot version is less than 1.27 flash firmware.
I'm assuming you are already on stock, so you have a stock rooted rom with custom recovery.
All of these can be done using my tool.
That's about as much I can help you with.
Also, when you talk about being new, look at when I've joined & when you'll have.
I got my first android phone a month ago & I'm on XDA since less than 3 weeks!
(No offence meant, but please try searching)
dr69 said:
Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Just try my... One click root... Guide in my signature... No recovery required.. Just soff is enough
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
Regarding ur tool v6.4.2
kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it
dr69 said:
ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it
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Too many questions, seems you're confused.
Please head to IRC & find me there. SigPic (REALTIME IRC) has link.
EDIT: To briefly explain, it doesn't matter Revolutionary S Off or Juopunut Bear S Off.
The ENG Hboot is compatible with both.
After this, you can choose to install custom recovery if you want to or, just root right away.
It is always advisable to have custom recovery installed.
Ok this is the pics of the.tool scroolong up all the time
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
I just got my HTC Desire S a week ago and am looking at taking S-OFF and rooting. I want to remove all the unnecessary apps and install root-only apps.
I've read most of the guides and tutorials, so am I correct in saying that all I need to do is S-OFF with Revolutionary and then root with SuperOneClick? (I am not flashing a custom ROM for the time being.)
However, I noticed the following the development index:
ben_pyett said:
It is recommended that after unlocking your device with Revolutionary you install an ENG bootloader, so that you can easily upgrade and downgrade your bootloader if required in the future - not doing so can lead to difficulties.
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I want to root in the safest way possible so I would like to do this, but I couldn't find any guide explaining how to install the ENG Bootloader.
Can anyone help me with some steps explaining how to do this or point me to a thread that does?
Apologies for the noob questions.
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
Sent from my Desire S
miwanr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
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What I need to know is how it's done.
What am I supposed to do with the two attached files?
Again, apologies for the noob questions.
oddoneout said:
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
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For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
There is a simple guide linked to in that thread (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
Is this method flashing an ENG hboot? Will it help to upgrade and downgrade my hboot like in the quote I mentioned in the first post?
HypnoCondor said:
For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, but first you have to revolution your device.
There are still two steps in the guide I don't understand (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
onlyankush_s said:
NOW YOU HAVE HBOOT!!! YOU CANT BOOT ANYMORE TO YOU ROM!!! ONLY RECOVERY
Reboot into RECOVERY
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache & Wipe Data/Fatory Reset
Copy PG88IMG and Kernel to sdcard root
Flash PG88IMG.zip in Bootloader
(if you wanna flash this file you should do it before the restore cause the lib.img inside will overwrite your /system/lib content)
Reboot into RECOVERY
Retore you backup using Nandroid Retore
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache
(a full factory reset isn't necessary)
Flash stock kernel provided using Install from sdcard in recovery
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How do I to the steps in bold above?
EDIT: I have completed S-OFF with Revolutionary and rooted with SuperOneClick and the bootloader shows the following:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Is it still necessary to install an ENG bootloader as advised by ben_byett?
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
Forget the the story in the quote because its not compleet.
If you want to learn more about Hboot, Radio, ROM etc and how to flash/install it
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and if you want more info mostly you can find it in other treats and topics.
It's not necessary to flash a ENG bootloader. Some say that not all busybox and SDK commands
work with SHIP bootloaders. If've run a SHIP bootloader my self and could use all the busybox
and SDK commands.
To place or remove software from the root you need a explorer with root acces. The one I use
is X-plore (play store) its free. First always make an nandroid backup in case!
Good luck
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
Sywepd form my DsereiS
Thanks for the responses.
HypnoCondor said:
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
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SuperOneClick installed Superuser while rooting and I've installed CWM Recovery through ROM Manager
ben_pyett said:
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
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Thanks for this thread - worked perfectly. The bootloader now shows HBOOT-7.00.1002
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
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I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
oddoneout said:
I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
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The risk comes during the processes you have already carried out - getting S-Off and root. Installing a custom ROM now is simple and doesn't really carry any risk at all. Just take a Nandroid backup of your default ROM before doing anything else.
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
oddoneout said:
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
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The normal recommendation is only to flash a new radio if you are having problems with the existing one. Some ROMs do have a "preferred radio" listed, but that is usually because that is the radio that the Dev has tested on.
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
oddoneout said:
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
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Should be fine looking at it. I much prefer 4EXT as a recovery - touch input and everything - but the basic premise is the same. Wipe everything, flash ROM from .zip file, flash correct GApps (if not included), boot, wait, play ...
A few days ago I decided to finally replace my stock ROM with cyanogenmod 9.
After lots of reading and lots of trial and (even more) error I managed to gain S-off.
"The internet" tells me this is a very good situation because now I have the possibility to flash a new recovery and with that new recovery gain root.
And after gaining root installing cyanogenmod is possible.
Is the above information correct? if not, could you explain or elaborate? this makes it easier for me to grasp the huge pile of information that there is laying around on the internets.
The actual question I'm having is: How can I install a new recovery? and how can I check if a new recovery has been installed?
Information given when starting up with volume down + power button:
Code:
=JuopunutBear=
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1111
RADIO-11.29A.3504.18_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
Yes that is correct. You need now to ulnlock your bootloader, root and install custom recovery. Then you will be able to install your favorite custom rom. To unlock your bootloader go to htcdev.com and follow instructions. To root and install custom recovery the easiest way (in my opinion) is to use one of the multi-tasks tools available for sensation , you can find these tools here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
or here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497404
Please read the instructions carefully before you start the process to avoid any possible risls of bricking your phone.
Please make sure you have htc drivers installed, and htc sync program uninstalled.
Good luck.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda app-developers app
HolyGuacamole said:
Code:
=JuopunutBear=
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1111
RADIO-11.29A.3504.18_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
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Ur boot loader is good to go everything Is set just install 4ext app from market and install recovery from the app as I can see that u have followed the JuopunutBear methord it means that the superuser should be installed in ur phone and u have a superuser permission kk
After that all u just need to flash the cm ROM or any ROM and enjoy kk
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
---------- Post added at 04:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:08 PM ----------
Alsager said:
Yes that is correct. You need now to ulnlock your bootloader, root and install custom recovery. Then you will be able to install your favorite custom rom. To unlock your bootloader go to htcdev.com and follow instructions. To root and install custom recovery the easiest way (in my opinion) is to use one of the multi-tasks tools available for sensation , you can find these tools here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
or here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497404
Please read the instructions carefully before you start the process to avoid any possible risls of bricking your phone.
Please make sure you have htc drivers installed, and htc sync program uninstalled.
Good luck.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda app-developers app
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His boot loader is already unlocked even better then just unlock its JuopunutBear
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
Harbir said:
Ur boot loader is good to go everything Is set just install 4ext app from market and install recovery from the app as I can see that u have followed the JuopunutBear methord it means that the superuser should be installed in ur phone and u have a superuser permission kk
After that all u just need to flash the cm ROM or any ROM and enjoy kk
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Do you mean this application?
*wants to put link here but can't atm. I mean the 4EXT Recovery Control 2.29euro*
Is there a way to check if I have superuser installed and/or have superuser permission?
HolyGuacamole said:
Do you mean this application?
*wants to put link here but can't atm. I mean the 4EXT Recovery Control 2.29euro*
Is there a way to check if I have superuser installed and/or have superuser permission?
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Install root checker from market and see /and dovu have superuser app in app drawer
Yes but there is also a free one
On 4ext.com .....
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
Hi,
Look HERE
2. Flashing a recovery
BTW
You do not need to unlock your bootloader via HTC method,as was previously suggested.
Harbir said:
Install root checker from market and see /and dovu have superuser app in app drawer
Yes but there is also a free one
On 4ext.com .....
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
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the application Root Checker by JOEYKRIM says I do NOT have proper root acces.
Are you saying I should have an application called "superuser" on my phone? I can't find it.
HolyGuacamole said:
the application Root Checker by JOEYKRIM says I do NOT have proper root acces.
Are you saying I should have an application called "superuser" on my phone? I can't find it.
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flash the recovery from the guide that malybru suggested
then flash this zip from recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/315/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25.zip
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
2. Flashing a recovery
BTW
You do not need to unlock your bootloader via HTC method,as was previously suggested.
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Flash this recovery then u don't need superuser app anymore just flash the ROM after that
Superuser is only require to flash recovery from the 4ext app if u have it then only flash ROM kk
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
malybru said:
Hi,
Look HERE
2. Flashing a recovery
BTW
You do not need to unlock your bootloader via HTC method,as was previously suggested.
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Thanks this post was really helpfull.
Turns out the all the other recoveries I flashed weren't really succesfull despite the succes-messages.
After flashing the recovery, recovery mode was something different then normal start-up:laugh:
I used the method from the same guide to gain root acces using recovery mode and after that i succesfully flashed cyanogenmod 9 also using recovery mode (2 attempts were made first time i didnt wipe the factory presets) .
Forcing a paper clip down into the hardware of the phone was usefull after all!
Thanks all for the help & advice!!!
To really check if I understand it now, can someone say if the info below is correct?
The bootloader is used to load the kernel and after that the rom runnning the kernel.
Recovery is only activated when booting with volume down + power and is used to change the rom.
S-off means that some safe-guards are turned off enabling more changes to be made.
HolyGuacamole said:
Hi,
To really check if I understand it now, can someone say if the info below is correct?
The bootloader is used to load the kernel and after that the rom runnning the kernel.
Yes
Recovery is only activated when booting with volume down + power and is used to change the rom.
Yes
S-off means that some safe-guards are turned off enabling more changes to be made.
Yes
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HolyGuacamole said:
Thanks this post was really helpfull.
Turns out the all the other recoveries I flashed weren't really succesfull despite the succes-messages.
After flashing the recovery, recovery mode was something different then normal start-up:laugh:
I used the method from the same guide to gain root acces using recovery mode and after that i succesfully flashed cyanogenmod 9 also using recovery mode (2 attempts were made first time i didnt wipe the factory presets) .
Forcing a paper clip down into the hardware of the phone was usefull after all!
Thanks all for the help & advice!!!
To really check if I understand it now, can someone say if the info below is correct?
The bootloader is used to load the kernel and after that the rom runnning the kernel.
Recovery is only activated when booting with volume down + power and is used to change the rom.
S-off means that some safe-guards are turned off enabling more changes to be made.
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Glade it work welcome to flashing world man
No, ur info is not 100%right here is some more info
Boatloader is required to flash firmware /radio etc ...(highly risky do not do anything stupid or bricked ur phone) no need to touch it again ....
Unlock boatloader = u can use Manny fast boot command when required or can flash different recoveries etc
Locked boatloader = u have no control over device.....
Recovery - it is mist important as it formats phone and install new ROMs and kernels mods etc
Soff = security off by the company and u can now modify ur device kk
Now I think your info will be updated
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
Harbir said:
Glade it work welcome to flashing world man
No, ur info is not 100%right here is some more info
Boatloader is required to flash firmware /radio etc ...(highly risky do not do anything stupid or bricked ur phone) no need to touch it again ....
Unlock boatloader = u can use Manny fast boot command when required or can flash different recoveries etc
Locked boatloader = u have no control over device.....
Recovery - it is mist important as it formats phone and install new ROMs and kernels mods etc
Soff = security off by the company and u can now modify ur device kk
Now I think your info will be updated
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
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Isn't the juopunutbear bootloader a locked one?
HolyGuacamole said:
Isn't the juopunutbear bootloader a locked one?
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Its unlocked one with more features
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
to the OP i don't mean to thread jack you, but i have a similar question and did not want to start a new thread. i bought a used htc sensation and i want to try jelly bean 4.2.2 that albinoman887 has posted, well i downloaded hasoon2000 all in one toolkit and the rom and gapps etc... when i noticed the phone is already s-off in the hboot menu, starting from scratch im sure i could follow directions but now i am confused as to what to do or if there are steps to skip and what not here is some info
revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off RL
hboot 1.27.1100
radio 11.23.3504.07_m2
openADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
when i choose recovery it takes me to 4ext recovery touch
i bought the phone with no battery no sd card just the phone and i am using it on tmobile if that matters, thank you for your help in advance.
eajack said:
to the OP i don't mean to thread jack you, but i have a similar question and did not want to start a new thread. i bought a used htc sensation and i want to try jelly bean 4.2.2 that albinoman887 has posted, well i downloaded hasoon2000 all in one toolkit and the rom and gapps etc... when i noticed the phone is already s-off in the hboot menu, starting from scratch im sure i could follow directions but now i am confused as to what to do or if there are steps to skip and what not here is some info
revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off RL
hboot 1.27.1100
radio 11.23.3504.07_m2
openADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
when i choose recovery it takes me to 4ext recovery touch
i bought the phone with no battery no sd card just the phone and i am using it on tmobile if that matters, thank you for your help in advance.
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the only thing you have to do is do a nandroid backup from recovery just in case
then flash the rom
done
3.32 is what it says under software number(does this need an upgrade to 3.33 or is it OK?)
Also as soon as I go into hboot it says pg58diag .zip no image
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
eajack said:
3.32 is what it says under software number(does this need an upgrade to 3.33 or is it OK?)
Also as soon as I go into hboot it says pg58diag .zip no image
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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avoid that
every time you are entering to bootloader always checking the sdcard for pg58img.zip or pg58diag.zip file
with your current firmware it is OK
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.