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Root and Overclock on a sensation with ics?

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

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

So you're still s on and you have the official update correct.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

davibs said:
But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader is unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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davibs said:
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
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The tool has been updated.
Use the normal method first. (The new method is now the normal method)

[Q] How to root Desire S HBoot 2.00.002 ??

Hello,
i have HTC Desire S with HBOOT 2.00.002
is there any way to root without downgrading to HBOOT 0.98.0002 ??

There is, HTC dev unlock,
with HTC dev unlock you will need to flash the boot.img separately every time you flash a ROM...
So choice is yours...
Sent from a Desire S waiting for Kernel 3 sources. WAKE UP HTC!!!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496
look at this thread

suku_patel_22 said:
There is, HTC dev unlock,
with HTC dev unlock you will need to flash the boot.img separately every time you flash a ROM...
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HTC Desire S is NOT available at HTC Dev for unlock

That's because you can't read the multiple guides on this forum that say otherwise.
Try actually doing it before commenting.

Jack_R1 said:
That's because you can't read the multiple guides on this forum that say otherwise.
Try actually doing it before commenting.
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"No I don't want to read! I want it to work! NOW!!"

steelstone said:
HTC Desire S is NOT available at HTC Dev for unlock
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Select the bottom option 'all other supported models'

steelstone said:
Hello,
i have HTC Desire S with HBOOT 2.00.002
is there any way to root without downgrading to HBOOT 0.98.0002 ??
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My phone have hboot 2.00 i unlocked bootloader by htcdev.com, then flash CMW recovery and install one file to root. Now i can install any rom i like one problem is i must flah boot.img of rom when i install rom

any new ways on this one?

slokii said:
any new ways on this one?
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What do you mean? This thread has all the information you need - why would there be an update?

I haven't seen the recent posts sorry. I was using google...

help plz
hello i have exactly the same phone with you but when i open the one click and plugging my phone the program it freeze at step 7#
what cane i do ???
thank you

bigmouse1 said:
hello i have exactly the same phone with you but when i open the one click and plugging my phone the program it freeze at step 7#
what cane i do ???
thank you
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have your tried THIS?

bigmouse1 said:
hello i have exactly the same phone with you but when i open the one click and plugging my phone the program it freeze at step 7#
what cane i do ???
thank you
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Are you talking about HTC dev unlocker procss or Super One CLick??
1.I would suggest you first unlock the bootloader via HTC dev site(simple enough process)
2.Flash superuser via recovery
3.Install any rom you want through recovery flashing
4.Remember to flash boot manually after this process using the fastboot commands(Please search these forums for more info)
There and now you should be rooted and happy with a new custom rom
Please make sure you get everything right before doing something, so read all the posts in the site for the info needed.

[Q] Safest S-Off method?

So I heard you must get S-Off in the bootloader to use any custom rom.
What would be the safest and quickest method to acquire this?

Same Q
Same Q

eymas said:
So I heard you must get S-Off in the bootloader to use any custom rom.
What would be the safest and quickest method to acquire this?
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Hi,
That is not strictly true.
Look HERE
Read the thread carefully,and follow it to the letter.
It is a way to run custom ROMS whilst keeping s-on.

malybru said:
Hi,
That is not strictly true.
Look HERE
Read the thread carefully,and follow it to the letter.
It is a way to run custom ROMS whilst keeping s-on.
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Yeah this is what I tried, the HTC Dumlock thing from TWRP.
So far no luck, probably because of Kernel requirements.
How would I flash those with TWRP?

eymas said:
Yeah this is what I tried, the HTC Dumlock thing from TWRP.
So far no luck, probably because of Kernel requirements.
How would I flash those with TWRP?
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Hi,
If you read the thread,it suggests installing 4 EXT recovery.
This contains an option called "Smartflash".
This is what you use to flash the custom ROM of your choice...

malybru said:
Hi,
If you read the thread,it suggests installing 4 EXT recovery.
This contains an option called "Smartflash".
This is what you use to flash the custom ROM of your choice...
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Oh, I'll try 4EXT then. Thank you ^^

eymas said:
So I heard you must get S-Off in the bootloader to use any custom rom.
What would be the safest and quickest method to acquire this?
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Till now there is only the Juopunutbear method to gain S-Off ..
But you can flash custom roms, even if you are S-On .. using the 4Ext recovery and smartflash enabled .. just you have to flash the latest firmware and you are ready to go ..
I am S-On and I have tried most of the ICS and JB roms with no problem ..
The guide malybru has given, is the guide which I followed ..
For flashing custom roms you should have:-
HTC bootloader unlocked
4EXT recovery (it is best choice for HTC devices with S-On cause it has the smartflash feature)
Rooted obviously
S-On or S-Off
All of these is mention in that detailed guide .. follow it and you are ready to go

[Q] Step by step instructions to root and install Jellybean Jellytime for Inspire 4G

Dear All,
I am a completely new to android apart from the fact that I just received a HTC Inspire 4G! I do not have AT&T service in my country and am currently using sim from a local service provider. So I updated my device to Android 2.3.5 and HTC Sense 3.0.
I want to try Jellytime Jellybean in my Inspire 4G. I read many articles (including those in XDA, but since I am very inexperienced, all of these just fly over my head!! I want some step-by-step instructions on how to root HTC Inspire 4G and install Jellytime JellyBean on this device. What's given in the Jellytime Google code webpage in few lines is very very abstract and I don't understand a word of it!
Can some experienced people help me..?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Ron

Read the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

You dont have to root S-Off to install custom JB Rom. I just unlocked bootloader.

bananagranola said:
Read the Ace Think Tank thread linked in my signature.
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So, If I got it right,
1. I have to use EasyAceRootTool given here to root.
2. To install custom ROMs in INspire 4G, I don't have to do S-OFF, but just unlocking the bootloader will be sufficient (which is the whole purpose of using EasyAceRootTool).
3. If at all I need to do S-OFF, I can use HTCDEV tool, but it is for advanced users (and I am not going to try that unless it is absolutely necessary)
4. So, after rooting Inspire 4G with EaseyAceRootTool, I can flash Jellytime ROM (JB 4.2.2 R8 probably..?).
Following are my further questions..
a) If I use EasyAceRootTool and followed the instruction given at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636 to root my phone, will I be able to unroot it to the stock ROM later so that I save my warranty? I've htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US, the latest update for Inspire 4G downloaded from HTC/AT&T website, so If I want to unroot and change back to this ROM, will it be possible? or do I need to download any other apps/tools to accomplish this?
b) How do I practically INSTALL Jellytime..? Can't understand a word after reading their instructions (Which I am reproducing below):
Install Instructions:
Reboot into Recovery - How to I do this? Do I need to install anyother tools other than EasyAceRootTool?
Wipe data/factory reset(if using 4EXT recovery wipe everything except sd) Can I do this without any software and how?
Install zip from sdcard
Inspire users flash Inspiremod
Install latest gapps
Fix permissions What exactly do I have to do here?
Reboot!
Thanks a lot again,
I know most of these questions might have been answered, but I am completely lost in the sea of information and can't get to the right one. Please help!
Ron

Ron Shinde said:
So, If I got it right,
1. I have to use EasyAceRootTool given here to root.
2. To install custom ROMs in INspire 4G, I don't have to do S-OFF, but just unlocking the bootloader will be sufficient (which is the whole purpose of using EasyAceRootTool).
3. If at all I need to do S-OFF, I can use HTCDEV tool, but it is for advanced users (and I am not going to try that unless it is absolutely necessary)
4. So, after rooting Inspire 4G with EaseyAceRootTool, I can flash Jellytime ROM (JB 4.2.2 R8 probably..?).
Following are my further questions..
a) If I use EasyAceRootTool and followed the instruction given at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38571636 to root my phone, will I be able to unroot it to the stock ROM later so that I save my warranty? I've htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US, the latest update for Inspire 4G downloaded from HTC/AT&T website, so If I want to unroot and change back to this ROM, will it be possible? or do I need to download any other apps/tools to accomplish this?
b) How do I practically INSTALL Jellytime..? Can't understand a word after reading their instructions (Which I am reproducing below):
Install Instructions:
Reboot into Recovery - How to I do this? Do I need to install anyother tools other than EasyAceRootTool?
Wipe data/factory reset(if using 4EXT recovery wipe everything except sd) Can I do this without any software and how?
Install zip from sdcard
Inspire users flash Inspiremod
Install latest gapps
Fix permissions What exactly do I have to do here?
Reboot!
Thanks a lot again,
I know most of these questions might have been answered, but I am completely lost in the sea of information and can't get to the right one. Please help!
Ron
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1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No. HTCDEV does not give you S-Off. Easy Ace just automates the HTCDEV process.
4. Yes. Each time after you will need to fastboot flash the boot.img from the ROM zip. Instructions for that are in my signature.
A. No. Once unlocked there is a record.
B. Reboot into recovery by holding power and volume-down. Everything else is an option in the recovery. Easy Ace Root Tool isn't installed on your phone, it is a tool run from your computer to unlock your phone.

bananagranola said:
1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No. HTCDEV does not give you S-Off. Easy Ace just automates the HTCDEV process.
4. Yes. Each time after you will need to fastboot flash the boot.img from the ROM zip. Instructions for that are in my signature.
A. No. Once unlocked there is a record.
B. Reboot into recovery by holding power and volume-down. Everything else is an option in the recovery. Easy Ace Root Tool isn't installed on your phone, it is a tool run from your computer to unlock your phone.
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I I got you right, when you said "A. No, Once unlocked there is a record", you meant the device can not be unrooted to htc_inspire4g_att_RUU_3.20.502.52_US once it is rooted using EasyAceRootTool. RIght?
Sorry for being so noob. :

You can relock it and run the RUU, but the bootloader will say "relocked."

bananagranola said:
You can relock it and run the RUU, but the bootloader will say "relocked."
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In essense, I can not get the warranty back...

Ron Shinde said:
In essense, I can not get the warranty back...
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Yes.

bananagranola said:
Yes.
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I'm using the Inspire 4G with custom JB 4.2.2 Rom. I did use the HTCDEV to unlock bootloader.from there on your warranty is voided. It is a real improvement with google now and longer 20-30% battery life. i even put new bigger 1800mah battery off ebay from the original 1250mah one.

mikk65 said:
I'm using the Inspire 4G with custom JB 4.2.2 Rom. I did use the HTCDEV to unlock bootloader.from there on your warranty is voided. It is a real improvement with google now and longer 20-30% battery life. i even put new bigger 1800mah battery off ebay from the original 1250mah one.
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That's interesting...could you please then detail the steps you followed so that I will be able to follow that too..
Thanks in advance,
Ron.

Ron Shinde said:
That's interesting...could you please then detail the steps you followed so that I will be able to follow that too..
Thanks in advance,
Ron.
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Unlock bootloader was first thing i did @ htcdev than followed these steps >>>>
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31211732&postcount=396

What is this option S-Off used for..?And do i need to consider it while flashing a custom rom

You don't need to S-Off to flash Roms. I believe S-Off would indicate phone was rooted.
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qtpcert said:
What is this option S-Off used for..?And do i need to consider it while flashing a custom rom
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It allows you to flash to all partitions including radios, and you don't need to flash the boot.img separately each time you flash a ROM the way you do with an S-On unlocked bootloader. Bit both allow ROM flashing.
mikk65 said:
You don't need to S-Off to flash Roms. I believe S-Off would indicate phone was rooted.
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Root is completely separate from S-Off. Unlocked bootloader can also allow root.

Thanks <bananagranola>
So at what point I should think of flasing radios...and I am assuming that with the option S-Off, I can flash the rom not the radio right...

qtpcert said:
Thanks
So at what point I should think of flasing radios...and I am assuming that with the option S-Off, I can flash the rom not the radio right...
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1. If your radio works I wouldn't bother. S-On is easier than S-Off to get now. But with S-Off you can flash radios; with S-On you can't.
2. Yes.

When you mention flash radio is that reg music radio?
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mikk65 said:
When you mention flash radio is that reg music radio?
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Huh??

HTC Inspire not booting

My HTC Inspire 4G not booting, ****unlocked**** but S-ON. After unlocking via "EasyAceRootTool" i upload "cm-JellyTime_42_R10" via CWM. Some solutions about this problem?

acejokerbt said:
My HTC Inspire 4G not booting, ****unlocked**** but S-ON. After unlocking via "EasyAceRootTool" i upload "cm-JellyTime_42_R10" via CWM. Some solutions about this problem?
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Read my signature.

bananagranola said:
Read my signature.
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Thanks. Now boot screen of ROM is booting, but ROM is not boot.

acejokerbt said:
Thanks. Now boot screen of ROM is booting, but ROM is not boot.
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Make sure your ROM zip is not corrupt, or even better, try flashing a stock-ish ROM like Android Revolution HD and then its boot.img.

bananagranola said:
Make sure your ROM zip is not corrupt, or even better, try flashing a stock-ish ROM like Android Revolution HD and then its boot.img.
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:good: My phone was started, but sim is still locked. Who is the best way to unlock sim ?
Thanks

acejokerbt said:
:good: My phone was started, but sim is still locked. Who is the best way to unlock sim ?
Thanks
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Either ask your provider or read attn1's manual S-Off method on the AAHK website.