Bootloader unlock - HTC Sensation

Hi,
can i normally unlock bootloader/relock later if i'm s-off and customized my hboot?
Or should i do some steps before it?
Thanks!

EsEnZeT said:
Hi,
can i normally unlock bootloader/relock later if i'm s-off and customized my hboot?
Or should i do some steps before it?
Thanks!
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since you are on S-OFF there is no point to unlock the bootloader
you can flash the 3.33 firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
it will give you also a patched hboot which is unlocked
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
BUT
if you ever decided to return to S-ON first you have to flash a ruu.exe to return to stock
then make sure that you will have the official hboot
if you have the official then return to S-ON

Thanks for reply!
I was thinking about unlocking BL because i don't have warranty already (old device , but i think this
"since you are on S-OFF there is no point to unlock the bootloader" is all i needed to know

I am soff but not rooted.. What do I need to do now to flash a custom rom? And I do not have a custom recovery. I had a custom recovery but it I went back to stock in lost it.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

phillipmckinnish said:
I am soff but not rooted.. What do I need to do now to flash a custom rom? And I do not have a custom recovery. I had a custom recovery but it I went back to stock in lost it.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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flash 3.33 universal from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
then
follow only step 2 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then flash a custom rom

rzr86 said:
flash 3.33I've niversal from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
then
follow only step 2 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then flash a custom rom
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okay here's my dilemma I have S off I now have a custom recovery but everytime i flash a rom it will not boot up right. I go back and do the advance wipes and Fix permissions but still cannot get a custom ROM to load. I was able to back it up and restore it.What am I doing wrong??

phillipmckinnish said:
okay here's my dilemma I have S off I now have a custom recovery but everytime i flash a rom it will not boot up right. I go back and do the advance wipes and Fix permissions but still cannot get a custom ROM to load. I was able to back it up and restore it.What am I doing wrong??
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post yuor bootloader details
also did you try to flash the boot.img via fastboot command?

rzr86 said:
post yuor bootloader details
also did you try to flash the boot.img via fastboot command?
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not sure if this is what you want
at the top revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off
HBOOT-1.17.1111
Radio-10.14.9035 01_m
eMMC-boot
I have a S3 and I've flashed 100's of roms never saw anything like this....THESE HTC'S ARE HARD!!!!!

phillipmckinnish said:
not sure if this is what you want
at the top revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off
HBOOT-1.17.1111
Radio-10.14.9035 01_m
eMMC-boot
I have a S3 and I've flashed 100's of roms never saw anything like this....THESE HTC'S ARE HARD!!!!!
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that's why i told you to flash 3.33 universal firmware first
you are still on gingerbread firmware
if you flash 3.33 the rom will boot
i remind you:
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums

rzr86 said:
that's why i told you to flash 3.33 universal firmware first
you are still on gingerbread firmware
if you flash 3.33 the rom will boot
i remind you:
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
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NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:

phillipmckinnish said:
NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:
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from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
go to second post and download the 3.33 universal
edit: instructions are in the first post

rzr86 said:
from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
go to second post and download the 3.33 universal
edit: instructions are in the first post
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You are a freaking genus!!! worked like a charm but I'm sure you knew it would thank you thank you thank you

phillipmckinnish said:
NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:
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Try searching 'user friendly firmware' for sensation.

Related

How to superwipe & root to Install ARHD ROM for Hboot 1.27?

Hello Guys
I want to flash The Android Revolution HD custon ROM.. I read this thread and also this one I fully understand, but just some points are not clear, I desperately need your guidance
The points that I didn't understand are:
- How to SuperWipe! I searched the forums, I know I hv to put Mike's script in root of sdcard.. boot at recovery.. when I choose recovery (after holding volume- + power key) It only shows a draw of a mobile with red exclamation mark! should I hv flashed recovery first? I never flashed anything.. I only unlocked my phone at htcdev.com and my sensation has S-ON and Hboot 1.27. With upgraded to ICS 4.0.3 and 3.32.163.12 firmware.
- What is the best recovery that would help me do superwipe? And how to flash this recovery?
So when I successfully superwipe I should install a stock ROM Then root it again ( as auggie2k explained)
I know how to install a ROM but I Don't know how to root!
So many questions I know! sorry but I'm new at those things..
1. This really should have gone in Q&A section
2. Best recovery is probably 4EXT.
3. Because you are S-ON, you need to follow the installing ROMs with S-ON guide (another reason to use 4EXT recovery is because of smartflash feature which makes flashing a ROM with S-ON much simpler).
4. I would recommend S-OFFing anyway because it means you can upgrade firmware and get supercid as well as others, look at the guides for juopunutbear S-OFF for more info on this
Jonny said:
1. This really should have gone in Q&A section
2. Best recovery is probably 4EXT.
3. Because you are S-ON, you need to follow the installing ROMs with S-ON guide (another reason to use 4EXT recovery is because of smartflash feature which makes flashing a ROM with S-ON much simpler).
4. I would recommend S-OFFing anyway because it means you can upgrade firmware and get supercid as well as others, look at the guides for juopunutbear S-OFF for more info on this
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I don't want to flash while being S-ON.. I want to do S-OFF and I'm aware of how to do it.. with cable trick and soo on, what i don't know is problems stated in first post. and how I do flash 4ext? last time I chceck it didn't support Hboot 1.27 or maybe i just mixed all things up
Dzbluefox said:
I don't want to flash while being S-ON.. I want to do S-OFF and I'm aware of how to do it.. with cable trick and soo on, what i don't know is problems stated in first post. and how I do flash 4ext? last time I chceck it didn't support Hboot 1.27 or maybe i just mixed all things up
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see also this thread.it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
it also shows you how to flash 4ext recovery
Dzbluefox said:
I don't want to flash while being S-ON.. I want to do S-OFF and I'm aware of how to do it.. with cable trick and soo on, what i don't know is problems stated in first post. and how I do flash 4ext? last time I chceck it didn't support Hboot 1.27 or maybe i just mixed all things up
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I am using the latest Hboot version which is 1.27 and I have no problem using 4EXT Recovery. I think you may have confused yourself some how lol. But hey we all get confused some time or another.
rzr86 said:
see also this thread.it might help you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
it also shows you how to flash 4ext recovery
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T-Macgnolia said:
I am using the latest Hboot version which is 1.27 and I have no problem using 4EXT Recovery. I think you may have confused yourself some how lol. But hey we all get confused some time or another.
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Thanks guys for your guidnance.. I was just confused coz there are too much threads there that i read! anyway It was really easy though! Also this thread helped me to Boot into 4ext Recovery from PC without installation:fingers-crossed: which allowed me to wipe, root and install Stock ROM then doing S-OFF which was successful after following http://unlimited.io/'s JuopunutBear method. Now that I installed 4-EXT with your help guys, I'm downloading ARHD ROM in order to flash it with 3.33.401.x firmware

Sensation XE stuck on HTC logo

Hello
I got a sensation xe with this details:
unlocked
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
eMMC-boot
Mar 2 2012, 18:14:34
my cid: J__15
have 4EXT recovery (1.0.0.5!)
need help please!
Hi
greetings
what made your phone stuck at htc screen?
if you where trying to install a custom
go here first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Really i don,t know!!
I got the phone with this problem.
kokom1 said:
Really i don,t know!!
I got the phone with this problem.
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then the only you have to do is flash a rom
and before flashing the rom enable smartflash from 4ext
follow the guide as suggested previously
which rom should i use?
when i try to flash the phone in fastboot mode with this one:
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
i got an error: Security fails & update fails
kokom1 said:
which rom should i use?
when i try to flash the phone in fastboot mode with this one:
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
i got an error: Security fails & update fails
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a ruu brings the device into 100% stock as you bought it
in order to run the ruu you have first to relock your bootloader
that's why you have that error
but do you have a specific reason to use a ruu.exe?
if not then go to mike's thread in development section and download the rom
there is the stock or ARHD rom which is the closest to the stock
the rom it can be flashed from the recovery
and before flashing enable smartflash
rzr86 said:
a ruu brings the device into 100% stock as you bought it
in order to run the ruu you have first to relock your bootloader
that's why you have that error
but do you have a specific reason to use a ruu.exe?
if not then go to mike's thread in development section and download the rom
there is the stock or ARHD rom which is the closest to the stock
the rom it can be flashed from the recovery
and before flashing enable smartflash
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the bootloader is unlocked already.
which zip file should i flash from recovery?
relocked bootloader and tried to flash this
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
cuz i don,t know what the zip file should i use and get error with CID
problem solved!
thank you all.
First of all i re-unlocked the bootloader from HTCDEV.
then enable the smartflash from 4ext recovery menu.
then downloaded this file: Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_7.2.zip and put it on sdcard.
then install it from sdcard.
then i flashed the boot after flashing.
now it works.
kokom1 said:
problem solved!
thank you all.
First of all i re-unlocked the bootloader from HTCDEV.
then enable the smartflash from 4ext recovery menu.
then downloaded this file: Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_7.2.zip and put it on sdcard.
then install it from sdcard.
then i flashed the boot after flashing.
now it works.
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that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
rzr86 said:
that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
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thank you very much for ur help.
i flash boot.img cuz after i flash the zip from recovery stuck on the HTC logo.
:good:
rzr86 said:
that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
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Dear Thanks alot it worked for me...:good:

[Q] how to update to ics

I have htc Sensation hboot: 1.17 and s-off.
cwm 5.0.2.0 android version: 2.3.5
what is the steps that i need to do in order to update to ics? when i do regular update from recovery with zip file i get boot loop...
I wiil be very happy to get some help!
ilia15951 said:
I have htc Sensation hboot: 1.17 and s-off.
cwm 5.0.2.0 android version: 2.3.5
what is the steps that i need to do in order to update to ics? when i do regular update from recovery with zip file i get boot loop...
I wiil be very happy to get some help!
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Since you are s-off, follow this guide to update your firmware to 3.32 or 3.33: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154
Follow all instructions and then flash ICS/jellybean ROM. All bootloops should be gone and ROM should boot up perfectly. Also, make sure you make a nandroid backup in case something goes wrong!
Sent from my Ouya
AndroidSupporter318 said:
Since you are s-off, follow this guide to update your firmware to 3.32 or 3.33: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154
Follow all instructions and then flash ICS/jellybean ROM. All bootloops should be gone and ROM should boot up perfectly. Also, make sure you make a nandroid backup in case something goes wrong!
Sent from my Ouya
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first of all thank you for giving me an advice.
but after i followed the guide my phone turned off and now i cant turn it on and when i try to charge it it doesnt chareging.
what I need to do?
ilia15951 said:
first of all thank you for giving me an advice.
but after i followed the guide my phone turned off and now i cant turn it on and when i try to charge it it doesnt chareging.
what I need to do?
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Hmm...did you try to connect it to your PC?
Sent from my Ouya
AndroidSupporter318 said:
Hmm...did you try to connect it to your PC?
Sent from my Ouya
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i did but there was no response...
ilia15951 said:
i did but there was no response...
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can you boot to the bootloader?
rzr86 said:
can you boot to the bootloader?
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sadly no it not responding to anything...
ilia15951 said:
sadly no it not responding to anything...
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probably the firmware.zip you flashed was corrupted
did you check md5 sums before flashing it?
if not you should have done it
i think it is bricked now
try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522351
but i don't swear if it will work for you

Can i flash this thing?

Hey guys! My friend recently bought a Sensation XE 2nd hand... It had its. Official firmware of 2.3.5 Gingerbread.. I noticed it was. S-OFF.. But no recovery (got the download and phone icon only when i got there).
The bootloader is LOCKED.
It had its. HBOOT as 1.18.0(something - i dnt remember but 1.18 is confirmed). Yes it was "pyramid".
I wanna know if I can flash roms in it? And if. So. Please answer these:
1. How can i flash the recovery? Seeing its S-OFF and all.. Is there an app to flash? And also the recommended RECOVERY for that purpose.
2. Can i flash ROMs on it after doing the recovery? Since its S-OFFed and all.
3. Also will it run into trouble seeing the Hboot no. Is too old.
4. It's a T-Mobile branded phone so keep that in mind.
Thanks alot please help me out in this
WasifSal said:
Hey guys! My friend recently bought a Sensation XE 2nd hand... It had its. Official firmware of 2.3.5 Gingerbread.. I noticed it was. S-OFF.. But no recovery (got the download and phone icon only when i got there).
The bootloader is LOCKED.
It had its. HBOOT as 1.18.0(something - i dnt remember but 1.18 is confirmed). Yes it was "pyramid".
I wanna know if I can flash roms in it? And if. So. Please answer these:
1. How can i flash the recovery? Seeing its S-OFF and all.. Is there an app to flash? And also the recommended RECOVERY for that purpose.
2. Can i flash ROMs on it after doing the recovery? Since its S-OFFed and all.
3. Also will it run into trouble seeing the Hboot no. Is too old.
4. It's a T-Mobile branded phone so keep that in mind.
Thanks alot please help me out in this
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if you want to flash an ics or jb rom first you have to flash 3.33 universal firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
then from this guide follow only step 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then from 4ext recovery flash whatever rom you want
rzr86 said:
if you want to flash an ics or jb rom first you have to flash 3.33 universal firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
then from this guide follow only step 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then from 4ext recovery flash whatever rom you want
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Oh ok this seems easy... I'll give it a go and report back... Thanks.. And yeah
I will check the md5 sum
I didn't got my hands on the device just yet. Was wanting to ask that the phone definitely is on the Hboot version 1.18.xxxx... Is it too low of the model number? And flashing a JB ROM after what rzr86 said to a GB phone.. Won't it cause compatibility issues? Please have a minute to reply me
WasifSal said:
I didn't got my hands on the device just yet. Was wanting to ask that the phone definitely is on the Hboot version 1.18.xxxx... Is it too low of the model number? And flashing a JB ROM after what rzr86 said to a GB phone.. Won't it cause compatibility issues? Please have a minute to reply me
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Just follow rzr86 and the ROM will work there will be no compatibility problem...just remember to change firmware to 3.33 that is important.

[Q] help unlock bootloader

i have an htc sensation z710e and i have unlocked the bootloader and upgraded hboot and S-OFF on it. so i know my way around a bit. however my girlfriend also has the same phone but when i try to get the token to unlock the bootloader i get a command error in cmd. it has hboot 1.17.0008 and also its not showing whether bootloader is unlocked or not. can you help me with this
v.konvict said:
i have an htc sensation z710e and i have unlocked the bootloader and upgraded hboot and S-OFF on it. so i know my way around a bit. however my girlfriend also has the same phone but when i try to get the token to unlock the bootloader i get a command error in cmd. it has hboot 1.17.0008 and also its not showing whether bootloader is unlocked or not. can you help me with this
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can you post screenshot for more info?
Mile_zdr said:
can you post screenshot for more info?
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these are the screenshot on my pc of cmd and the phone
Mile_zdr said:
can you post screenshot for more info?
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these are the screenshot on my pc of cmd and the phone
sorry here
Mile_zdr said:
can you post screenshot for more info?
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also when i type fastboot getvar all this is the screenshot of what i got
v.konvict said:
also when i type fastboot getvar all this is the screenshot of what i got
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here is how to unlock and s-off your device http://revolutionary.io/
here is little guide http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-soff-htc-sensation-with-revolutionary-guide/
Btw why do you want to unlock you bootloader?
Mile_zdr said:
here is how to unlock and s-off your device http://revolutionary.io/
here is little guide http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-soff-htc-sensation-with-revolutionary-guide/
Btw why do you want to unlock you bootloader?
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i want to install custom roms i thought maybe its part of the procedure
v.konvict said:
i want to install custom roms i thought maybe its part of the procedure
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Yes it is, do the steps in the pages
Mile_zdr said:
Yes it is, do the steps in the pages
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thank you very much your method worked. now do i continue to upgrade the hboot in the normal way or ??
v.konvict said:
thank you very much your method worked. now do i continue to upgrade the hboot in the normal way or ??
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if you s-off your device, now you need to flash 3.33 universal firmware , here is a guide from that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 read the steps carefull and check md5 sum important , after that you'll need to flash recovery 4ext 1.0.0.6 RC1 via fastboot.. and after that you'll be able to flash custom roms
(btw do you have fastboot and adb files)?
EDIT1: if you have adb and fastboot here is the recovery you need to flash https://www.dropbox.com/s/1a2o89surz0h7hj/4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.6_RC1.zip this is the lattest and here is guide how to flash it after upgrading you firmware , just step 2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 and you are done after that choose what rom you want transfer to you sd card , before flashing format all paticion except sd card and flash the rom you want
Mile_zdr said:
if you s-off your device, now you need to flash 3.33 universal firmware , here is a guide from that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 read the steps carefull and check md5 sum important , after that you'll need to flash recovery 4ext 1.0.0.6 RC1 via fastboot.. and after that you'll be able to flash custom roms
(btw do you have fastboot and adb files)?
EDIT1: if you have adb and fastboot here is the recovery you need to flash https://www.dropbox.com/s/1a2o89surz0h7hj/4EXT_Recovery_Touch_v1.0.0.6_RC1.zip this is the lattest and here is guide how to flash it after upgrading you firmware , just step 2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 and you are done after that choose what rom you want transfer to you sd card , before flashing format all paticion except sd card and flash the rom you want
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sorry for being a noob but i was so excited after it was s off i flashed hboot 1.27 without getting super cid or unlocking with htcdev tools. so now i have managed to install super cid and but it is in a boot loop. this is the screen shot of what it looks like now
v.konvict said:
sorry for being a noob but i was so excited after it was s off i flashed hboot 1.27 without getting super cid or unlocking with htcdev tools. so now i have managed to install super cid and but it is in a boot loop. this is the screen shot of what it looks like now
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you have bootloop because your rom is gingerbread and now you have ics firmware
just flash an ics or jb rom from recovery
make a nandroid first just in case
by the way what firmware did you use because i see you have the official hboot version
did you use the one from the link that Mile_zdr provided you?
rzr86 said:
you have bootloop because your rom is gingerbread and now you have ics firmware
just flash an ics or jb rom from recovery
make a nandroid first just in case
by the way what firmware did you use because i see you have the official hboot version
did you use the one from the link that Mile_zdr provided you?
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i got the hboot from htc.vi8.info and i just tried flashing viper s 5.1.0 but it just got stuck in the middle. what about the locked bootloader which is refusing to unlock
v.konvict said:
i got the hboot from htc.vi8.info and i just tried flashing viper s 5.1.0 but it just got stuck in the middle. what about the locked bootloader which is refusing to unlock
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since you are on S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader
but if you flash the 3.33 universal firmware that Mile_zdr told you you will have also a patched hboot which is unlocked
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
what recovery do you have?
rzr86 said:
since you are on S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader
but if you flash the 3.33 universal firmware that Mile_zdr told you you will have also a patched hboot which is unlocked
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
what recovery do you have?
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i managed to install clockwork recover 6.0.0.0
v.konvict said:
i managed to install clockwork recover 6.0.0.0
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flash 4ext recovery
see here(only step 2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
then flash viper rom
rzr86 said:
flash 4ext recovery
see here(only step 2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
then flash viper rom
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thank you very much. next time i will be calm until actually finished. its now working. Be blessed you have saved me.:victory::victory::victory:
v.konvict said:
thank you very much. next time i will be calm until actually finished. its now working. Be blessed you have saved me.:victory::victory::victory:
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i'm glad you made it

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