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[Q] Sensation stuck at white sceen with htc logo

Hi everyone, noob here.
I tried to instal a custom rom on my phone but messed it up real bad.
when i hold the volume down and press the power button this comes in.
***UNLOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
i flashed the kernel without knowing what it was, and since then nothing works. i didnt make a backup or anything. i know real stupid what i did but pls help me
S-ON, and the phone is not rooted.

To my knowledge if you are still s-on you need to flash your boot.img every boot. I'm assuming you have a custom recovery right? If so just follow the steps to installing a custom rom and it might fixed it. If this works get 4ext and flash the rom using its "smart flash" function (that what I think it is called) this way you no longer need to flash the boot.img every boot.
here is a link to a guide for flashing with htc dev unlock.

thank you soooo much flare4000. my phone is up and running again!

No problem, next time pay attention to what you are doing okay? And make sure you make a nandroid, when flashing a rom.

Please help
Alright so i am s-on but when i flashed the rom from ViperS 1.6.2 its now stuck on the htc logo i was trying to flash the bootimg from fast-boot but when i connected my phone to the computer the phone says fastboot usb but i tryed installing adb drivers or that thing to my computer because I got my phone from craigslist which is like ebay and it was already rooted and had a rom but my question is i installed the adb drivers and went to run it so i can manually install the bootimg in fastboot but it doesnt work for me because it says it cant find the path and now im stuck with a phone that can only go to boot-loader and 4ext and also i tried installing multiple roms using smart-flash on 4ext and it still doesnt work.I still cant figure it out please HELP. any help will be greatly appreciated.

Junior2996 said:
Alright so i am s-on but when i flashed the rom from ViperS 1.6.2 its now stuck on the htc logo i was trying to flash the bootimg from fast-boot but when i connected my phone to the computer the phone says fastboot usb but i tryed installing adb drivers or that thing to my computer because I got my phone from craigslist which is like ebay and it was already rooted and had a rom but my question is i installed the adb drivers and went to run it so i can manually install the bootimg in fastboot but it doesnt work for me because it says it cant find the path and now im stuck with a phone that can only go to boot-loader and 4ext and also i tried installing multiple roms using smart-flash on 4ext and it still doesnt work.I still cant figure it out please HELP. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
enable smartflash
flash the rom
see if it works
about the boot.img:
place it in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
open there a command window and do the command

rzr86 said:
format all partitions except sdcard from 4ext
enable smartflash
flash the rom
see if it works
about the boot.img:
place it in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
open there a command window and do the command
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i tryed to but it says no path and the other thing i installed the rom and it says its installed on my 4ext but when i reboot still it stays on the htc logo for like 7 seconds then goes black then goes on the htc logo. i also got the phone from someone else and it was already rooted so i tryed installing adb and fastboot files but i dont know how to connect them together like connecting the fastboot to the adb files i have on my computer or do you suggest something else.

Junior2996 said:
i tryed to but it says no path and the other thing i installed the rom and it says its installed on my 4ext but when i reboot still it stays on the htc logo for like 7 seconds then goes black then goes on the htc logo. i also got the phone from someone else and it was already rooted so i tryed installing adb and fastboot files but i dont know how to connect them together like connecting the fastboot to the adb files i have on my computer or do you suggest something else.
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are you sure you have sdk tools installed?(adb,fastboot)
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
also do you have htc drivers installled?

rzr86 said:
are you sure you have sdk tools installed?(adb,fastboot)
see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
also do you have htc drivers installled?
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i was confused but now i understand thanks for helping me out got my phone working again

Junior2996 said:
i was confused but now i understand thanks for helping me out got my phone working again
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I have the exact same problem and I'm still confused. Can you tell me how you fixed it. Thanks

roidoran said:
I have the exact same problem and I'm still confused. Can you tell me how you fixed it. Thanks
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post your bootloader details

roidoran said:
I have the exact same problem and I'm still confused. Can you tell me how you fixed it. Thanks
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just tell me your bootloader details

roidoran said:
I have the exact same problem and I'm still confused. Can you tell me how you fixed it. Thanks
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Well I was confused because I thought SDK or adb was a program that you set for a individual device but I set the adbs already for my tf300t so I just used the same fast boot folder I used for my tf300t so I'm guessing all you have to do is look up how to install SDK or adb files for fast boot and install HTC drivers. That should solve your problem or if you did what I did about the tf300t thing then just plug in your device activate fast boot by going into your hboot. Then you open up your adb folder you placed in your c drive and hold shift right click open command there and then take the bootimg and paste it in your same adb folder directly and flash with command flash boot bootimg then it should boot up into your ROM and if you have anymore questions ask me. Also can someone correct me if I'm wrong on the bootimg command.
Do forget to hit the like button if I helped you

rzr86 said:
post your bootloader details
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PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
eMMC-boot
Here is how I got here:
I successfully followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 but did not flash any rom. Than I tried updating to ICS- everything installed fine but when it restarted stayed on white htc logo. I tried flashing other roms and now its doing the same thing but it keeps going on and off to white htc logo. I have a TMO sensation. thanks

roidoran said:
Unlocked
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
eMMC-boot
Here is how I got here:
I successfully followed this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 but did not flash any rom. Than I tried updating to ICS- everything installed fine but when it restarted stayed on white htc logo. I tried flashing other roms and now its doing the same thing but it keeps going on and off to white htc logo. I have a TMO sensation. thanks
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depending from your hboot version you have gb firmware
so any ics rom won't boot in your device
with your hboot version you have to follow revolutionary.io method to S-OFF
because only with S-OFF you can upgrade your firmware
see here
http://revolutionary.io/
and then for upgrading firmware see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 (here follow the instructions carefully and check md5 sums first before flashing)
after that you can flash any ics rom

[Q] Stucked in HTC logo

Hello guys, i hope someone can help me. This is my situation:
At the begining i had a stock rom 4.1.1 from AT&T. I succesfully did S-OFF and installed Super CID 1111111. Everything went great but my goal was to install the Germany T-Mobile 4.2.2, so, the next step i did was to follow a tutorial wich guided me to install team win recovery. I copied the rom i mentioned to the sd card and when i tried to flash it failed. So, i did a wipe (Im so stupid ) and now i had no OS. after that, i tried to install ClockWorkMod to follow another tutorial and fix that. I did it using adb but when i tried to reboot in recovery it got stuck in a black screen and i need to push the three buttons for a long time to power it off. Since that, i turn it on, put it in fastboot mode but the console don't even recognize it when i try to use adb (It find no adb devices). So, i did a mess with my phone and i cant find a solution.
Can anyone help me please? Thank you so much guys.
PD: If you need any other details i can let you know anything.

I'm gonna need your bootloader details please. Also, what error did you receive in recovery when trying to flash the T-Mobile ROM?
The reason adb commands aren't working is because you need to use fastboot commands when connected in fastboot mode. I'd suggest flashing TWRP recovery back into the phone, mount the storage, copy a ROM across and flash it.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
I'm gonna need your bootloader details please. Also, what error did you receive in recovery when trying to flash the T-Mobile ROM?
The reason adb commands aren't working is because you need to use fastboot commands when connected in fastboot mode. I'd suggest flashing TWRP recovery back into the phone, mount the storage, copy a ROM across and flash it.
Sent from my Evita
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ok, this is all i can see
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
EVITA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.14.000
RADIO-0.24p.32.09.06
openDSP-v34.1.0.45.1219
eMMC-boot
Nov 26 2012, 18:37:14:1706
Is that usefull?
I really dont rememeber exactly, but all i can remember was a Failure red legend in the TWRP. and as i said, i cant get the console to recognize the phone by adb :/
EDIT: i succesfully installed again Team Win Recovery. I moved the EVITA_UL_JB_50_S_TMO_DE_5.08.111.2_By_Turge ROM to the sdcard and try to flash but i it fails in the "Updating partition details...", i cant get any further. No OS.

Yeah that's exactly what I needed to see. Like I said, adb isn't going to work, you need to use fastboot commands. So use fastboot to flash TWRP recovery back onto the phone and try flashing a ROM. If that doesn't work I'd suggest running an RUU.
Sent from my Evita

EDIT: i succesfully installed again Team Win Recovery. I moved the EVITA_UL_JB_50_S_TMO_DE_5.08.111.2_By_Turge ROM to the sdcard and try to flash but i it fails in the "Updating partition details...", i cant get any further. No OS.

Which version of TWRP are you using? Did you check the md5 of the ROM?
Sent from my Evita

HAve tryed all the guides in XDA but just doesnt work.
timmaaa said:
Which version of TWRP are you using? Did you check the md5 of the ROM?
Sent from my Evita
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hey, i did the same thing and got the same result as him . just cant flash at all.. said " error installation.
do u have anyways like rewipe the whole thing and give me better guide. i wnt to flash back to the normal one.
HTC ONE X AT&T or international ones ( lastest ver )

ray997 said:
hey, i did the same thing and got the same result as him . just cant flash at all.. said " error installation.
do u have anyways like rewipe the whole thing and give me better guide. i wnt to flash back to the normal one.
HTC ONE X AT&T or international ones ( lastest ver )
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Don't hijack this thread, it'll only confuse matters.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Don't hijack this thread, it'll only confuse matters.
Sent from my Evita
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Hello timmaaa, i really appreciate your help. I did check the md5 checksum and the rom seems to be ok. As i mentioned before, the problems shows up when the flashing process steps to the partition detail "something" process. If you are ok with that, i can let you get into my computer by Teamviewer or some other remote control software so that way you can see anything you need by yourself. I don't know the Team Win Recovery version installed and i'm in my work right know and i didn't bring the htc with me, i'll let you know the version as soon as i get home.

I don't have a PC at the moment so Teamviewer isn't a possibility, just post the TWRP version when you can.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
I don't have a PC at the moment so Teamviewer isn't a possibility, just post the TWRP version when you can.
Sent from my Evita
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Ok, no problem. The version of TWRP is v2.5.0.0

That's your problem, 2.5 is full of bugs. Download TWRP 2.6 from here. Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you can enter recovery on your phone and try again.
Sent from my Evita

Twrp One Click Tool Updated to V2.6.0.0 since timmaaa recommended this version alot and pretty Stable....click on my signature for the link..... @timmaaa u deserve Recognized Contributor from XDA since u been help alot of people with your time and knowledge ......:thumbup::thumbup:
Swyped From BlueICESense_JBE

I've never really thought about it, thanks though. All I do is help out when I can.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
I've never really thought about it, thanks though. All I do is help out when I can.
Sent from my Evita
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timmaaa, thank your sooo much. You are my hero. everything is working fine again and now i have 4.2.2. Thank you

Need an Orange UK/Debranded EU RUU or Stock Recovery

Hey guys,
I need an orange Uk or debranded stock recovery or RUU. I was flashing a rom but it corrupted the SD card,
I've read that I need one of these but I cant seem to find any, if anyone could provide me a link or help with my situation that would be great.
Again any help is appreciated.

CryptoCanedv2 said:
Hey guys,
I need an orange Uk or debranded stock recovery or RUU. I was flashing a rom but it corrupted the SD card,
I've read that I need one of these but I cant seem to find any, if anyone could provide me a link or help with my situation that would be great.
Again any help is appreciated.
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Hi firstly what CID have you got & are you s-on or s-off? also sent you a pm with stock details.

rustykwak said:
Hi firstly what CID have you got & are you s-on or s-off? also sent you a pm with stock details.
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Hey thanks for the reply, its s-on,
But im not sure on the CID how do i find this?
Just flashed the recovery and the SD card mounts again , however USB-OTG still wont mount.
I also tried pushing a rom through adb but i recieved a protocol failure with no error code.

CryptoCanedv2 said:
Hey thanks for the reply, its s-on,
But im not sure on the CID how do i find this?
Just flashed the recovery and the SD card mounts again , however USB-OTG still wont mount.
I also tried pushing a rom through adb but i recieved a protocol failure with no error code.
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Ok cool first to check cid easiest way boot into bootloader it shows there! you will struggle to get an RUU to match I never found one (i'm on orange) best way is to get superCid & gain s-off! check out facepalm in development thread!
Now you've sorted the sd issue flash a custom recovery I recommend this one! http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/ville/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-ville.img

rustykwak said:
Ok cool first to check cid easiest way boot into bootloader it shows there! you will struggle to get an RUU to match I never found one (i'm on orange) best way is to get superCid & gain s-off! check out facepalm in development thread!
Now you've sorted the sd issue flash a custom recovery I recommend this one! http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/ville/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-ville.img
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None of the info says CID so ill just say it all.
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDPS-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Dec 14 2012, 17:10:57:12660
Already flashed that recovery the moment i'd fixed the SD card hehe,
What do I get from being S-Off? Is it so I can edit my CID to a different region?
At the moment I still cant get a rom on it as adb commands get protocol failures, both normal and sideload, and when I try to copy it onto the SD card from my PC it disconnects after about 2 seconds of copying.
Is there a way I can flash a rom through fastboot?

CryptoCanedv2 said:
None of the info says CID so ill just say it all.
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDPS-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Dec 14 2012, 17:10:57:12660
Already flashed that recovery the moment i'd fixed the SD card hehe,
What do I get from being S-Off? Is it so I can edit my CID to a different region?
At the moment I still cant get a rom on it as adb commands get protocol failures, both normal and sideload, and when I try to copy it onto the SD card from my PC it disconnects after about 2 seconds of copying.
Is there a way I can flash a rom through fastboot?
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ok to read cid put your phone into bootloader/fastbbot connect pc & open cmd in your fastboot folder then type fastboot oem readcid
If your having adb probs aswell try updating your htc usb drivers, that might cure this issue!

rustykwak said:
ok to read cid put your phone into bootloader/fastbbot connect pc & open cmd in your fastboot folder then type fastboot oem readcid
If your having adb probs aswell try updating your htc usb drivers, that might cure this issue!
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Sorry for the late reply, ive been really busy with work.
CID is HTC_001
I have just updated my HTC drivers and redownloaded adb and fastboot but still cannot push anything to my internal SD card
F:\adb>adb push villestock.zip /sdcard/villestock.zip
protocol failure
F:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
SH23MW405711 recovery
F:\adb>adb shell
~ # ←[6nsu
su
/sbin/sh: su: not found
~ # ←[6n
Also it would seem I cant root my device?

rustykwak said:
ok to read cid put your phone into bootloader/fastbbot connect pc & open cmd in your fastboot folder then type fastboot oem readcid
If your having adb probs aswell try updating your htc usb drivers, that might cure this issue!
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I know i'm really n00by, phone internals arn't my speciality ,
Is this bricked?
Or is it recoverable at all.

CryptoCanedv2 said:
I know i'm really n00by, phone internals arn't my speciality ,
Is this bricked?
Or is it recoverable at all.
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are you using windows 8.1 by any chance? if so that is the issue there are issues with fastboot /adb on 8.1 use a pc with 8.0 or below!

rustykwak said:
are you using windows 8.1 by any chance? if so that is the issue there are issues with fastboot /adb on 8.1 use a pc with 8.0 or below!
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I've been using an Xp machine for the whole process.
Win 8 is really undeveloped for drivers.

rustykwak said:
are you using windows 8.1 by any chance? if so that is the issue there are issues with fastboot /adb on 8.1 use a pc with 8.0 or below!
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Not sure what drivers it was, but I fresh installed everything on a different Xp machine and was able to get the Rom onto the SD-card.
Atleast I think thats what the issue was, I was head bashing for a while hehe.
I think another issue was that I didnt have superuser installed but I got a 4,1 rom onto it and then upgraded to 4.3,
KitKat will get flashed hopefully when cyanogen becomes a bit more stable, crashes and reboots for me a few seconds after loading the home screen.
Thanks for your help and pointing me in the right direction.
Cryptocaned

CryptoCanedv2 said:
Not sure what drivers it was, but I fresh installed everything on a different Xp machine and was able to get the Rom onto the SD-card.
Atleast I think thats what the issue was, I was head bashing for a while hehe.
I think another issue was that I didnt have superuser installed but I got a 4,1 rom onto it and then upgraded to 4.3,
KitKat will get flashed hopefully when cyanogen becomes a bit more stable, crashes and reboots for me a few seconds after loading the home screen.
Thanks for your help and pointing me in the right direction.
Cryptocaned
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Cool glad you got it sorted!

Please help! Have only access to twrp!

Hello!!
I've searched all over the internet and also here in XDA forum.
I try to flash ROM and I managed to do that with TWRP (2.8.0.1) but my problem is that I after it ask for reboot the screen goes to the start logo with red text and start a loop or something... noting really happens.
I don't have any access to old original ROM because I wiped all the data so it means that I don't have and OS installed.
I HAVE ACCESS ONLY TO THE RECOVERY MODE and to the HBOOT
the ROM I'm trying to install is Liberty-The-Sixth-Element 3.0.0
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
Please help to figure out whats the problem
Sorry for my bad English...
THANX!!!

Thats because you are S-ON, and probably u forgot to flash the boot.img in fastboot mode.
Extract the boot.img from the Rom zip into ur sdk folder and just run in fastboot the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img (considering that the name of the img file is "boot" if it otherwise than u need to change in the command to the current img name )
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matu89 said:
Thats because you are S-ON, and probably u forgot to flash the boot.img in fastboot mode.
Extract the boot.img from the Rom zip into ur sdk folder and just run in fastboot the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img (considering that the name of the img file is "boot" if it otherwise than u need to change in the command to the current img name )
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First of all thank you for you comment!
Ok so a little update. I successfully installed Cyanogenmod 11-20141013-NIGHTLY-Ville (with S-ON) so finally I have an OS.
this OS is great expect of random restarts and battery drain that I still want to fix but not sure how...
maybe someone here knows how to fix that???
And about the other problem
I did that flashboot thing so I think that my only problem is S-OFF/ON... I've tried to gain s-off many times but without success. (before installing CM)
where can I find an understandable tutorial for that?
and thanks again! :good:

sbp90 said:
First of all thank you for you comment!
Ok so a little update. I successfully installed Cyanogenmod 11-20141013-NIGHTLY-Ville (with S-ON) so finally I have an OS.
this OS is great expect of random restarts and battery drain that I still want to fix but not sure how...
maybe someone here knows how to fix that???
And about the other problem
I did that flashboot thing so I think that my only problem is S-OFF/ON... I've tried to gain s-off many times but without success. (before installing CM)
where can I find an understandable tutorial for that?
and thanks again! :good:
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About ur first problem u should try to ask about it in CM forum.
About s-off i personally gained it by Rumrunner (google it and u'll find a website and instructions how to activate it. ) if u already tried that and failed than i suggest u to run it thru linux and if it doest helps than u should try another method like Moonshine for example (search for it in here ).
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matu89 said:
About ur first problem u should try to ask about it in CM forum.
About s-off i personally gained it by Rumrunner (google it and u'll find a website and instructions how to activate it. ) if u already tried that and failed than i suggest u to run it thru linux and if it doest helps than u should try another method like Moonshine for example (search for it in here ).
Sent from my One S using XDA Free mobile app
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I'll check those tips
Thanks! :good:

sbp90 said:
Hello!!
I've searched all over the internet and also here in XDA forum.
I try to flash ROM and I managed to do that with TWRP (2.8.0.1) but my problem is that I after it ask for reboot the screen goes to the start logo with red text and start a loop or something... noting really happens.
I don't have any access to old original ROM because I wiped all the data so it means that I don't have and OS installed.
I HAVE ACCESS ONLY TO THE RECOVERY MODE and to the HBOOT
the ROM I'm trying to install is Liberty-The-Sixth-Element 3.0.0
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
Please help to figure out whats the problem
Sorry for my bad English...
THANX!!!
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I have the same issue - no OS, have access to HBOOT ( but when i try any command, the result is - waiting for device) and Recovery (when i type "adb devices" it recognezes it as device in recovery). My question is - is there any chance to flash custom rom from recovery mode(coz i cant flash boot.img without fastboot) or how can i have access to fastboot commands in recovery mode ? //Sorry for my bad English//

[Q] Sensation Boot Help

Hi,
I have just dug up my Son's old HTC Sensation and thought I would try to get it going as I have in the past rooted a couple of Desires and a Legend. Upon boot the phone just sticks at the white screen with green HTC and won't load an OS.
Details in HBOOT are:
***UNLOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
Obviously a root job has been half done and it looks to me like I may need to downgrade the HBOOT so I have tried to find more info here but it all seems out of date (old phone) but my biggest problem is my PC won't pick up the device on the USB so I am stuck.
Any up to date help would be appreciated to unbrick it thanks
Rex.

rexjarvis said:
Hi,
I have just dug up my Son's old HTC Sensation and thought I would try to get it going as I have in the past rooted a couple of Desires and a Legend. Upon boot the phone just sticks at the white screen with green HTC and won't load an OS.
Details in HBOOT are:
***UNLOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
Obviously a root job has been half done and it looks to me like I may need to downgrade the HBOOT so I have tried to find more info here but it all seems out of date (old phone) but my biggest problem is my PC won't pick up the device on the USB so I am stuck.
Any up to date help would be appreciated to unbrick it thanks
Rex.
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what recovery do you have?
i suggest to use 4ext recovery
format all partitions except sdcard
enable smartlfash(because you are on S-ON)
flash the custom rom
done

Hi,
Thank you - Recovery at the moment is ClockworkMod v5.8.0.9 but that doesn't seem to do much. Following the link in your sig for 4ext and the forum thread I downloaded the recovery.zip and tried to flash through FASTBOOT but the installation aborts each time.
Cheers.

rexjarvis said:
Hi,
Thank you - Recovery at the moment is ClockworkMod v5.8.0.9 but that doesn't seem to do much. Following the link in your sig for 4ext and the forum thread I downloaded the recovery.zip and tried to flash through FASTBOOT but the installation aborts each time.
Cheers.
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the hboot screen must say fastboot usb
did you do that?
if not select fastboot from bootloader menu
then type the command for flashing the recovery

Hi,
I am not quite sure what you mean, I have said that the PC will not recognise the phone, PC connectivity via USB is not possible. I have installed drivers but to no avail so far.
Thank you.

rexjarvis said:
Hi,
I am not quite sure what you mean, I have said that the PC will not recognise the phone, PC connectivity via USB is not possible. I have installed drivers but to no avail so far.
Thank you.
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sdk tools?
are they installed too?

SDK Tools are installed yes. HTC Sync is not but Sensation USB drivers are.

rexjarvis said:
SDK Tools are installed yes. HTC Sync is not but Sensation USB drivers are.
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what os do you have on your pc?
was usb debugging mode enabled?
try also drivers from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2217396

Already had the BMP but the HTC driver is 4.2 compared to my 4.16 so installed.
Windows 7 on the PC and Phone is formatted so no OS, cannot get to USB debugging mode. Even with the new 4.2 driver the PC does not see the phone.
Thanks.

rexjarvis said:
Already had the BMP but the HTC driver is 4.2 compared to my 4.16 so installed.
Windows 7 on the PC and Phone is formatted so no OS, cannot get to USB debugging mode. Even with the new 4.2 driver the PC does not see the phone.
Thanks.
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try then a ruu.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
find the one which corresponds to your region(firmware) and cid

Thank you - I'll try that a little later and let you know how far I get

WOW soooooooooooooo close, the phone is ***RELOCKED*** but the instructions say I need an RUU of the same version or newer and this phone is VODA-UK VODAP001 3.32.161.52 Radio 11.29A.3504.18_M and all I can find on the web is RUU_Pyramid_Vodafone_UK_1.24.161.1_Radio_10.39.9007.00P_10.11.9007.09
Your help has been fantastic so far thank you so much.

rexjarvis said:
WOW soooooooooooooo close, the phone is ***RELOCKED*** but the instructions say I need an RUU of the same version or newer and this phone is VODA-UK VODAP001 3.32.161.52 Radio 11.29A.3504.18_M and all I can find on the web is RUU_Pyramid_Vodafone_UK_1.24.161.1_Radio_10.39.9007.00P_10.11.9007.09
Your help has been fantastic so far thank you so much.
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the thing is i can't find either a ruu.exe for your firmware all links are down

So close and yet...................... So far

rexjarvis said:
So close and yet...................... So far
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the only thing left is to unlock it again and make the pc recognise the device

the last 2 numbers aint the same but its a vodafone uk ruu fw 3.32
http://www.google.ie/url?q=http://h...MQFjAB&usg=AFQjCNHcoVc-yKkb9My0Q7wbFR5f1dKsmw

Hi again,
Sorry, I've been away for a few days. I found an RUU with a VERY close number and installed that and it worked a treat The thing is I now have a locked, Vodafone branded phone which I would love to unlock and install a custom ROM that will work with S-ON as I don't seem to be able to S-OFF the phone. Is that possible now please?
Thanks.

rexjarvis said:
Hi again,
Sorry, I've been away for a few days. I found an RUU with a VERY close number and installed that and it worked a treat The thing is I now have a locked, Vodafone branded phone which I would love to unlock and install a custom ROM that will work with S-ON as I don't seem to be able to S-OFF the phone. Is that possible now please?
Thanks.
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if you still have the unlock code.bin use it to unlock the bootloader
otherwise go again to htcdev site and unlock it from there
then use this recovery
http://d-h.st/rG7
it is the latest 4ext verison
extract the recovery.img and flash it via fastboot command
about S-OFF have you seen this method?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751187

Over to HTC Dev it is then Thanks for that, I'll keep you up to date and maybe even try the S-OFF via that method after the recovery.img is flashed. Assuming I get that far !!
Thank you again.

OK - Phone unlocked again and 4ext downloaded............ How do I flash an img file? Keep asking for zip. I assume I am now flashing from the PC as recovery on the phone is now just a reset function.
Thanks.