[Q] HELP! Way in over my head... trying to flash recovery.

[Q] HELP! Way in over my head... trying to flash recovery. - HTC Sensation

So I recently purchased the T-Mobile version of the HTC-Sensation... since then I've been trying to flash a custom JellyBean ROM onto my device. I've rooted and flashed custom roms on previous phones but the process for this one has been extremely confusing. I've been mainly following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053 I have the bootloader unlocked and I think I have S-Off, now I'm trying to flash a recovery image with the KSG utility but gives me a bunch of error messages that say FILE NOT FOUND - FASTBOOT.LOG and ACCESS DENIED and FILE NOT FOUND - ABD.LOG. I'm sorry if this is in the forum somewhere, but I've been working on this for hours and I can't figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Additional Details: I'm running Android 2.3.4
When I boot into the bootloader it says
*** UNLOCKED ***
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52

EmporerD said:
I recently purchased the T-Mobile version of the HTC Sensation 4G and I've been following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053 to get it rooted with the intention of installing a custom Jellybean rom on my phone. I unlocked the bootloader but got stuck trying to S-off. Everything was going fine until the part where I run the temp_root.bat because I cannot get HTC sync to recognize my phone no matter what I try. I was wondering if anyone had the original version that came on the SD card or if there is a way to gain S-off without using HTC sync? Or can I get Jellybean without gaining S-off? Any help would be greatly appreciated, I'm pretty new this and feeling way in over my head here.
Additional Details: I'm running Android 2.3.4
When I boot into the bootloader it says
*** UNLOCKED ***
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
eMMC-boot
Aug 2 2011,22:35:52
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You are already s-off ,if you want to flash custom Rom flash 3.33 universal firmware (be careful when flashing check the md5 sum) after that flash 4ext recovery and flash new rom
Edit here is link for 3.33 firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767.
sent from HTC Sensation 4G

@EmporerD
first you don't need a htc sync..
second your phone is already success s-off..you can see that in your bootloader state..
now i think maybe you already forgot the step to remove temp root from your phone after success s-off process..you can do that by running temp_root_remove.bat from the guide that you follow above..
after you had remove temp root from your phone..then you can continued to flashing a 3.33 firmware.. to do that..
just download firmware file from here....then copied that PG58IMG.zip file to the root directory of your sd card (the root directory mean is don't place it that file in any folder..just place it in your sdcard) you can copied that file with card reader..after that just put in back your sd card to the phone...then boot into bootoader..and wait until bootloader check it that file then ask you to updating it...just confirm it yes with vol up button..then wait until finish and ask you to confirm reboot with press power button..
after that you can continued installing custom recovery..
just download custom recovery.img file from here and extracted that zip file then copied that recovery.img file to your adb/sdk folder (the same place as your adb.exe and fastboot.exe folder)..then you flashing it through FASTBOOT with fastboot command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"..done..now your phone already had a custom recovery..that are can installing any custom rom...
hope this help..

THANKYOU guys. This helps a lot. I'm going to call it a night for a now, but I will try your advice tomorrow and post updates.

@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
Update: I tried to continue with flashing the custom recovery, but the dialog just gets stuck on "waiting for device" ...
Update 2: Installing the older drivers for fixed the problem of flashing the recovery so my recovery works but it's still stuck in bootloop. Unfortunately I will probablyrun out of time before I can get a custom ROM flashed, but thanks everyone for your help I will update my progress later.
Bootloader now reads:
-Firmware-3.33-
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34

EmporerD said:
@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
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So you mean that you already had 3.33 firmware right...?
so you can continued installing custom recovery like what i told you above...then after that you can continued installing custom rom that you want...
Sent from my HTCSensation using Tapatalk

EmporerD said:
@JJeamy
So I tried to remove the temproot by running the temproot-remove batch file, it didn't do anything so I downloaded the PG58IMG.zip and updated it in the bootoader, now phone is stuck in a bootloop...?
Update: I tried to continue with flashing the custom recovery, but the dialog just gets stuck on "waiting for device" ...
Bootloader now reads:
-Firmware-3.33-
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012,17:33:34
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You are on the right path my friend you flashed 3.33 firmware so you hboot version is 1.27 that's way you experiance bootloop , because you have gb rom with ics hboot, so next step is to flash custom recovery!
To do that you need to have SDK files downloaded (Fastboot , adb files) and when you have that in the folder you got the files you copy your recovery img and that you open command window from there and you get your phone to fastboot (bootloader that fasboot) , that you write the command in the command window fasboot flash recovery recovery.img and you are done!
EDIT: here is guide how to find fastboot and Adb files you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152148
and for flasing custom recovery follow this guide step 2 flashing recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
after that flash rom
and when you flash your first rom do format everything except sd card before flashing, (and make sure the first rom you flash is not kitkat because you may experiance difficulties when flashing)

So I managed to get recovery going, and I flashed CM 11 with 4.4 with no issue. : D
@Mile_zdr
 @JJeamy
THANKYOU so much. You guys are awesome/

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[Q] [HELP] Phone won't boot after installation is complete

I bought HTC Desire S EUR version, and managed to install ARA MEA version:
Code:
MEA ROM RUU_Saga_HTC_ARA_1.36.415.6_Radio_20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01_M_release_187871_signed
via Goldcard and it worked fine.
Recently I installed the MIUI ROM, so I rooted my phone with revolutionary and Clockwork recovery. but the MIUI have no arabic character support.
I want to install this shipped ROM:
Code:
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_ARA_2.14.415.3_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226003_signed
but the phone won't boot after installation is complete !! HTC logo only
Code:
-Revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.04.02.01_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
Please help me what to do to install it as I still can install the first RUU but not the second one.
Thanks for help. I really appreciate it.

@HobaMe
Step 1) Flash ENG HBOOT 0.98.200
Step 2) Run RUU 2.14.415.3
To flash the ENG HBoot you can use one of these methods;
1) Fastboot
-Place the .img file (extracted from PG88IMG.zip) in folder you have setup for adb/fastboot
-Boot phone into fastboot
-Run command "fastboot flash hboot engHBOOToverARX.img" in CMD
2) Updater file (PG88IMG.zip)
-Place file (PG88IMG.zip) on your SD card root, and boot into HBoot, and follow onscreen instructions

@foX2delta
Thank you, thank you, thank you..
It works like a charm.
Needed a Gold card after applying your HBoot due to error 131
Sense 3 is much better than the older one.
Thank you again.

The phone keeps restarting by itself...

UPDATE:
Did hard reset and everything is okay now.

HobaMe said:
The phone keeps restarting by itself...
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Try a soft reset, if that doesn't work then try a hard reset.

(Help!) Attempted wrong firmware upgrade from 2.3.4 HTC Sensation Z710a

ok so i wanted to install the ICS on my android but it needed the 4.03 firmware but the 4.03 firmware needed a firmware from 3.x.x so i when to find one and now my device is bricked i can still flash to ROM but thats about it. i can turn it on and it just sits there with a white screen with a label saying "HTC". i have tried restoring from my ROM back ups since i got clock mod installed in the recovery menu i tried every thing i wiped every thing and when i flash or re flash a rom my HTC goes into a booting cycle. and my CID is supper cid and i remember my HBOOT being 1.18.000 but thats about it. i had stock firmware of 2.3.4
My phone had firmware with vodafone australia.
my SD card is intact but i think internal SD card is corrupted or what ever where ever the firmware gets flashed to.
and i cannot seem to find the original vodafone HTC Sensation 2.3.3 firmware so i could restore it and then update it to 2.3.4.
and i tend to get an error from:
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcbllk1p2
this when i try to do factory reset from clockmod
and on my HBOOT it say:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
please help is my phone completly bricked, corrupted?
is there still a way for me to check my MD5 sum from HBOOT or through the computer so i could get the right firmware and overwrite the bricked one.

I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''

BeatGates said:
I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''
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Pull the card out and boot it into hboot mode. Then to recovery. Mount your sd card. Plug it into your computer. Delete the incorrect firmware. Find a superwipe zip. Flash Zip. Then flash correct firmware.

XxUnkn0wnxX said:
ok so i wanted to install the ICS on my android but it needed the 4.03 firmware but the 4.03 firmware needed a firmware from 3.x.x so i when to find one and now my device is bricked i can still flash to ROM but thats about it. i can turn it on and it just sits there with a white screen with a label saying "HTC". i have tried restoring from my ROM back ups since i got clock mod installed in the recovery menu i tried every thing i wiped every thing and when i flash or re flash a rom my HTC goes into a booting cycle. and my CID is supper cid and i remember my HBOOT being 1.18.000 but thats about it. i had stock firmware of 2.3.4
My phone had firmware with vodafone australia.
my SD card is intact but i think internal SD card is corrupted or what ever where ever the firmware gets flashed to.
and i cannot seem to find the original vodafone HTC Sensation 2.3.3 firmware so i could restore it and then update it to 2.3.4.
and i tend to get an error from:
E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcbllk1p2
this when i try to do factory reset from clockmod
and on my HBOOT it say:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
please help is my phone completly bricked, corrupted?
is there still a way for me to check my MD5 sum from HBOOT or through the computer so i could get the right firmware and overwrite the bricked one.
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It looks like you have a valid version of the Firmware (HBOOT 1.27.1100). However you need to understand that that version ONLY supports ICS ROMs, so it won't support your old ROM even if you recover it. Also as usual you should SuperWipe when changing things this dramatically.
As you still seem to be able to get into Recovery try the following:
i) Download the Superwipe Script from the ARHD thread, in the Downloads bit in he first post.
ii) Download a full ICS ROM, take your pick (my preference is Virtuous Inquisition 3.5).
iii)Copy the files over to the SD-card from your PC.
iv) Delete the PG59IMG.zip from the SD-card. (ADDED IN EDIT1)
In recovery, run the Superwipe Script. Then Install the ICS ROM. The first re-boot will take a few mins.
To check MD5s just get a free MD5 checker for your PC and also get one for the phone, when it's backup up and running.
GL
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BeatGates said:
I have a same problem.
Didn't read the thread very well and I upgraded the wrong firmware.
Now, I just see the ''HTC'' logo and after that it's only rebooting over and over again. I downloaded the firmware I needed, thought I will just replace it with this ''broken'' one, but I'm getting errors all the time. And after that, again rebooting.
HTC Sensation, S-Off, first firmware was 2.3.4.
Error is: ''CID incorrect, update fail'' in HBOOT.
Only way I can stop rebooting after that message is to take out the battery.
Anyone got any other solutions except the first answer?
Thank you in advance, sorry about my bad english.
NOTE: I'm a noob at this, just wanted ICS on my phone. So, please, explain it in ''moron language''
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You haven't detailed what your HBOOT is at the moment, what does it say if you go into BootLoader ?
As it's mentioning CID, I assume you didn't SuperCID the phone, not an issue just get the right one for you CID from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
After you update the Firmware you'll need to:
i) SuperWipe
ii) Install ICS ROM
iii) Remove the PG58IMG.zip file from the SD-Card.

gol_n_dal said:
It looks like you have a valid version of the Firmware (HBOOT 1.27.1100). However you need to understand that that version ONLY supports ICS ROMs, so it won't support your old ROM even if you recover it. Also as usual you should SuperWipe when changing things this dramatically.
As you still seem to be able to get into Recovery try the following:
i) Download the Superwipe Script from the ARHD thread, in the Downloads bit in he first post.
ii) Download a full ICS ROM, take your pick (my preference is Virtuous Inquisition 3.5).
iii)Copy the files over to the SD-card from your PC.
iv) Delete the PG59IMG.zip from the SD-card. (ADDED IN EDIT1)
In recovery, run the Superwipe Script. Then Install the ICS ROM. The first re-boot will take a few mins.
To check MD5s just get a free MD5 checker for your PC and also get one for the phone, when it's backup up and running.
GL
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You haven't detailed what your HBOOT is at the moment, what does it say if you go into BootLoader ?
As it's mentioning CID, I assume you didn't SuperCID the phone, not an issue just get the right one for you CID from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
After you update the Firmware you'll need to:
i) SuperWipe
ii) Install ICS ROM
iii) Remove the PG58IMG.zip file from the SD-Card.
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My HBOOT says:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.01_M
eMMC-BOOT
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
In this thread ''[Firmware][Feb 22]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24 & 3.30 Unlocked'' I downloaded ''HTC China & H3G'', version 3.30 by mistake.
HBOOT installed the PG58IMG.zip file and after that he's just rebooting.
I have T-Mobile Europe carrier but my HTC is unlocked.
Now, I don't really know what firmware to download or how to check for the right one. Also, I don't know how to SuperWipe or anything so I need someone just to write all the steps. From Wipe to ROM. I found nothing on this anywhere else and I searched all night. I'm new to Android (Have Sensation for about 2 months) so thank you for your help people! Really appreciate it.
EDIT: I tried some things and now my HBOOT says:
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO- 11.21.3504. 13_2
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 2226. 00. 0104
eMMC-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
The same thing as XxUnkn0wnxX is getting.
So I'm following the steps from gol_n_dal to see what will happen.

I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?

dankellys said:
I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?
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Take out your sdcard from phone . connect the sdcard to your pc via some sdcard reader. Then delete the PG58IMG.zip from the scard. You will be fine.

musarraf172 said:
Take out your sdcard from phone . connect the sdcard to your pc via some sdcard reader. Then delete the PG58IMG.zip from the scard. You will be fine.
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Tried that, still stuck in the loop. I think half the firmware update has ran, then it has failed, so i need to roll back...

Download both the 3.30 and 3.12 FW. Open the 3.12 zip on your computer and replace just the Hboot file with the one from the 3.30 zip. Then flash the customized zip so you'll have the 3.30 fw with the 3.12 boatloader (1.23 not 1.27) and then flash a 3.30 Rom.
Some phones arent booting with the 1.27 bootloader that comes with the 3.24 and 3.30 fw.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

dankellys said:
I have done the same thing. I am on UK Orange and have flashed with the wrong firmware. My phone is now on a constant reboot loop. When i enter HBOOT i get the following:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
HBOOT
CID incorrect!
Update Fail!
I think I need to setup super CID, but I cant as I cant boot the phone to connect via adb on my windows PC... Is there anything I can do to fix?
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You can superCID from fastboot. Put it in bootloader, connect USB, bootloader should say fastboot USB.
Follow sticky guide in dev forum.
Is the pg58img.zip still on your SD?
Sent from my Pyramid-T

I had the same problem when I first tried to flash a rom, you just have to find the right firmware for your CID, find yours here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767, and if you don't know your CID just superCID as shown in the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and skip steps 5,6,7, just manually boot into bootloader.
If you want you can also see what I did on this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516373

The same thing happened to me
dankellys said:
Tried that, still stuck in the loop. I think half the firmware update has ran, then it has failed, so i need to roll back...
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Mate, I'm having the same problem. I did a restore and I'm just stuck in a bootloop. I cant get the SuperCID file from Multiupload either because its been shut down and nowhere else hosts it apparently?!?! Is that it for us?. lol

Rynosensation said:
Mate, I'm having the same problem. I did a restore and I'm just stuck in a bootloop. I cant get the SuperCID file from Multiupload either because its been shut down and nowhere else hosts it apparently?!?! Is that it for us?. lol
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Are you s-off ? If you are S-OFF , then you need not have any file.
Just boot into bootloader.
Open a fastboot terminal in pc.
and type
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
If you are not S-OFF, then first install adb and fastboot in your pc from here for windows or from here for linux and follow this guide.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should detect the phone and ask for your beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your phone verify you have all the drivers installed, try disk drive mode or charging mode (Linux users can use disk drive mode. Confirmed to be working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See post 2 below for solutions.
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back and check hboot using the methods above. some users are told its failed and they still have S off now. If you have S-off your hboot will now be 1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. Type N and install it manually below (the recovery provided is v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1 does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
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S-off confirmed
musarraf172 said:
Are you s-off ? If you are S-OFF , then you need not have any file.
Just boot into bootloader.
Open a fastboot terminal in pc.
and type
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
If you are not S-OFF, then first install adb and fastboot in your pc from here for windows or from here for linux and follow this guide.
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I have S-Off, but how do I Open a fastboot terminal in pc? Please excuse the newbeeness.
Thank you so much for the reply.

Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T

stringer7 said:
You can superCID from fastboot. Put it in bootloader, connect USB, bootloader should say fastboot USB.
Follow sticky guide in dev forum.
Is the pg58img.zip still on your SD?
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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Thank You! Managed to superCID, re-ran firmware and InsertCoin 4.6.1. All working fine, and loving ICS.

Many thanks
stringer7 said:
Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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Well guys, i cannot thank you enough!!! I've done what you both told me and ICS is now booting. I thought I was in big trouble for a while there. YOU RULE!!!!!!! Drinks on me. CHEEEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rynosensation said:
I have S-Off, but how do I Open a fastboot terminal in pc? Please excuse the newbeeness.
Thank you so much for the reply.
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By fastboot terminal I mean :
Open command prompt in windows.
CD to the directory where adb and fastboot installed ( generally platform-tools folder in the sdk).( Boot your phone into bootloader mode. and connect to pc)
Now type :
in the command prompt:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot getvar cid
After this you will get a reply like this CID : 11111111
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Rynosensation said:
Well guys, i cannot thank you enough!!! I've done what you both told me and ICS is now booting. I thought I was in big trouble for a while there. YOU RULE!!!!!!! Drinks on me. CHEEEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Glad to see that you figured it out.

stringer7 said:
Open cmd prompt as admin (RT click)
cd to folder with fastboot drivers (e.g. cd C:/sdk/tools)
Connect in bootloader via USB, type "fastboot devices" and you should get a response with your serial number.
Enter commands as above!
Sent from my Pyramid-T
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If anyone doesn't know what ADB is check this out:
www (insert .) addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android

[Q] Help required please. Unable to flash ICS firmware

Appologies in advance I suspect that this has been covered somewhere but i've spent hours so far and cannot find anything specific to my problem.
I was running Insert coin 2.5.1 on Gingerbread 2.3.4 and decided to upgrade to ICS.
I had clockwork mod 5 working and tried to flash ICS rom , (insertcoin sense 4, v1.7).
The firmware loaded ok but when rebooting the phone I got constant bootloop.
Read the forums and reealised that i needed to load PG58IMG.zip to change to the ICS bootloader. I loaded this file which took ok and has changed the bootloader.
When entering the bootloader i get
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
I can get into recovery but when i try and flash either insertcoin sense 3.6 or 4 ROMs from the root of the sd card,they fail to load, with "signature verification failed". Can anyone please assist?

wemxm10 said:
Appologies in advance I suspect that this has been covered somewhere but i've spent hours so far and cannot find anything specific to my problem.
I was running Insert coin 2.5.1 on Gingerbread 2.3.4 and decided to upgrade to ICS.
I had clockwork mod 5 working and tried to flash ICS rom , (insertcoin sense 4, v1.7).
The firmware loaded ok but when rebooting the phone I got constant bootloop.
Read the forums and reealised that i needed to load PG58IMG.zip to change to the ICS bootloader. I loaded this file which took ok and has changed the bootloader.
When entering the bootloader i get
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
I can get into recovery but when i try and flash either insertcoin sense 3.6 or 4 ROMs from the root of the sd card,they fail to load, with "signature verification failed". Can anyone please assist?
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hey the roms you've downloaded need to be flashed from recovery
its recovery flashable zip
first of all get 4EXT recovery(more compatible for custom roms)...and then flash the rom
im linking a good guide on how to flash a rom ...refer post #2 from the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298

Thanks for the quick response, i will check out the thread and see how i get on.

Hi ganeshp
I have tried but cannot get 4EXT recovery to install onto the phone. I can only gain access to the bootloader and a basic recovery. I have no ROM loaded onto the phone, reboot gives me a black screen. I have screwed the phone up big time.
I cannot talk to the phone via my windows 7 PC even with all software required attached. The bootloader promt changes from fastboot to fastboot usb when I connect the phone but cmd prompt still doesn't connect to the phone?
I need to perform all functions to restore a ROM via the recovery menu as that is all I have but which ROM should work with my Bootloader version???
Thanks
WEMXM10

wemxm10 said:
Hi ganeshp
I have tried but cannot get 4EXT recovery to install onto the phone. I can only gain access to the bootloader and a basic recovery. I have no ROM loaded onto the phone, reboot gives me a black screen. I have screwed the phone up big time.
I cannot talk to the phone via my windows 7 PC even with all software required attached. The bootloader promt changes from fastboot to fastboot usb when I connect the phone but cmd prompt still doesn't connect to the phone?
I need to perform all functions to restore a ROM via the recovery menu as that is all I have but which ROM should work with my Bootloader version???
Thanks
WEMXM10
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ohhh .not so fast...
now remeber this AS LONG AS YOU GOT BOOTLOADER YOU ARE NOT BRICKED AT ALL
the reason 4EXT didnt worked via fastboot because you got *locked* bootloader..flash the 3.32 firmware again using the same guide ive linked post #1 ...then do the steps in post #2

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10char

[Q] phone crashing after 5-10seconds on all ROMs :(

Hi all,
I have an HTC Sensation that i tried to update the ROM on, and am stuck!
I was running an old ICS + Ssense 3.5 ROM and decided to try JB .. wish i hadn't!
Phone is running the following
Bootloader info
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
updated kernel to
[KERNEL][JELLY BEAN][THE FASTEST] Sultan-kernel [r5]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035897
updated ROM to
JB CM10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
both flashed sucessfully, however my phone now crashes within 5-10seconds of booting saying 'process.android.acore has stopped unexpectedly' and hangs, then reboots the phone and is stuck in that loop.
Cache was cleared before ROM was installed, and performed the following steps before trying to reflash
Wiped Cache
Performed Factory Reset
Formatted all partitions (except sd card)
I have tried 2 different roms, from a stock ICS rom to a different JB rom, but they all do the same thing .. boot, freeze, then reboot and repeat.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ReaperZ said:
Hi all,
I have an HTC Sensation that i tried to update the ROM on, and am stuck!
I was running an old ICS + Ssense 3.5 ROM and decided to try JB .. wish i hadn't!
Phone is running the following
Bootloader info
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
updated kernel to
[KERNEL][JELLY BEAN][THE FASTEST] Sultan-kernel [r5]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2035897
JB CM10 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
both flashed sucessfully, however my phone now crashes within 5-10seconds of booting saying 'process.android.acore has stopped unexpectedly' and hangs, then reboots the phone and is stuck in that loop.
Cache was cleared before ROM was installed, and performed the following steps before trying to reflash
Wiped Cache
Performed Factory Reset
Formatted all partitions (except sd card)
I have tried 2 different roms, from a stock ICS rom to a different JB rom, but they all do the same thing .. boot, freeze, then reboot and repeat.
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi,
You are trying to install a ROM while you have got the wrong firmware.
Look HERE
Follow the guide to the letter.
Update your recovery(4EXT)
Firmware
Then,choose your ROM.

Thanks i will give it a go when i get home from work! wont have enough time this morning sadly, aah a day without a phone
Will that firmware work with a JB rom ? i see it is for ICS.. or is this the latest/best firmware ?
Appreciate your help

ReaperZ said:
Thanks i will give it a go when i get home from work! wont have enough time this morning sadly, aah a day without a phone
Will that firmware work with a JB rom ? i see it is for ICS.. or is this the latest/best firmware ?
Appreciate your help
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Click to collapse
it will work also for jb roms
best wishes

Thanks !
I have gotten stuck very early on .. i obtained the latest copy of 4EXT Recovery Touch, and copied the .apk to my phone .. but how am i supposed to install this ? my bootloader doesnt appear to have any options to install a .apk file, and the instructions on the site ((unable to post URL but step 2 on the install.pdf for 4EXT)) advises using a file browser to initiate the file .. which i cannot do i can only find an option to install .zip
*** EDIT ** Never mind .. found the zip PG58IMG.zip and is flashing now .. oh it looks like im going to be late for work, alas!
Appreciate your help

ReaperZ said:
Thanks !
I have gotten stuck very early on .. i obtained the latest copy of 4EXT Recovery Touch, and copied the .apk to my phone .. but how am i supposed to install this ? my bootloader doesnt appear to have any options to install a .apk file, and the instructions on the site ((unable to post URL but step 2 on the install.pdf for 4EXT)) advises using a file browser to initiate the file .. which i cannot do i can only find an option to install .zip
*** EDIT ** Never mind .. found the zip PG58IMG.zip and is flashing now .. oh it looks like im going to be late for work, alas!
Appreciate your help
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follow step 2(only) from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
edit:if you succeed then forget my post

well i thought the flash was successful .. however after rebooting the phone it still says
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11

ReaperZ said:
well i thought the flash was successful .. however after rebooting the phone it still says
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
actually navigate to recovery and use power button to choose it
then you will see what recovery you have

ok thanks
im still not 100% sure im doing the right thing
step 1 - update 4EXT recovery Tools - DONE (now running v1.0.0.5 RC5) (obtained PG56IMG.zip)
step 2 - update firmware (not sure i have done this .. it mentions getting the PG58IMG.zip and HBOOTing it ... however isn't this exactly the same as step 1 ?
running 10.0.05 RC5 .. so that is a Kernel update and firmware update to 3.33 and now i just need the flash the ROM correct?
step 3 - install a ROM of my choice .. phone is still crashing
I have noticed the battery % is jumping all over the place .. from say 15% to 80% to 22% to 40% up and down .. perhaps i have a faulty battery which may be causing this

ReaperZ said:
ok thanks
im still not 100% sure im doing the right thing
step 1 - update 4EXT recovery Tools - DONE (now running v1.0.0.5 RC5) (obtained PG56IMG.zip)
step 2 - update firmware (not sure i have done this .. it mentions getting the PG58IMG.zip and HBOOTing it ... however isn't this exactly the same as step 1 ?
running 10.0.05 RC5 .. so that is a Kernel update and firmware update to 3.33 and now i just need the flash the ROM correct?
step 3 - install a ROM of my choice .. phone is still crashing
I have noticed the battery % is jumping all over the place .. from say 15% to 80% to 22% to 40% up and down .. perhaps i have a faulty battery which may be causing this
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Hi,
PG58IMG.zip is just the package which contains what you want to flash.
It is the first thing the phone looks for when it is booted.
In this case you had 2 different things to flash:
Recovery
Firmware(which also includes radio)
What does your bootloader say now?

malybru said:
Hi,
PG58IMG.zip is just the package which contains what you want to flash.
It is the first thing the phone looks for when it is booted.
In this case you had 2 different things to flash:
Recovery
Firmware(which also includes radio)
What does your bootloader say now?
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Click to collapse
im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard

ReaperZ said:
im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you have now 4ext recovery
but in order to boot JB CM10 you have to upgrade your firmware version(your hboot version and radio shows that you have gingerbread firmware)
the only you have to do is to flash 3.32fw or 3.33fw version from bootloader
and it must have the same name(pg58img.zip)

ReaperZ said:
im still confused.
so PG58IMG.zip contains the 4EXT Recovery ... AND the firmware+radio?
i boot the phone via volume down + power, and gets
Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
RADIO-10.14.9035.02_2
eMMC-boot
June 2 2-11
then i select RECOVERY
and it loads 4EXT Recovery Tools v1.0.0.5 RC5
if i click INFO it says 'Current Rom : IML74K along with info for system/data/cache/sdcard
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
NO.
PG58IMG.zip contains whatever is put in there so that the phone will read it and install it.
You must be very careful what you flash,and where you get it from.(Or you could brick your phone)
The link I gave you originally ( HERE ) contains very explicit instructions to
1. Install 4 EXT recovery
2. Install the next level of firmware you need to run ICS or JB ROMS.
It seems that you have the new recovery,but you do not appear to have installed the 3.33 Universal firmware.
The guide contains a link to the Kohr-Ah Firmware thread ( HERE )
There,you will get a different PG58IMG.zip which will contain the firmware and radio you need.
Like I said,follow the guide to the letter.

malybru said:
Hi,
NO.
PG58IMG.zip contains whatever is put in there so that the phone will read it and install it.
You must be very careful what you flash,and where you get it from.(Or you could brick your phone)
The link I gave you originally ( HERE ) contains very explicit instructions to
1. Install 4 EXT recovery
2. Install the next level of firmware you need to run ICS or JB ROMS.
It seems that you have the new recovery,but you do not appear to have installed the 3.33 Universal firmware.
The guide contains a link to the Kohr-Ah Firmware thread ( HERE )
There,you will get a different PG58IMG.zip which will contain the firmware and radio you need.
Like I said,follow the guide to the letter.
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Thanks, i was getting confused with the PG58IMG.ZIP, but now that i understand its just a package wrapper it makes a lot more sense.
Apologies for getting confused and having to make you repeat yourself, i really appreciate the help you are giving me with the specific links
Ive installed the firmware and rebooted, however now it advises CID error. However i noticed i need to remove the PG58IMG.ZIP afterwards then reboot, so have removed this file from sd card after updating .. and did not get this error this time. i hope it has sucessfully updated.
boot phone with volume down + power and now get the following
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-1.27 1100
RADIO-10.14.0935.02_2
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012 17:33:34
time to try and flash a rom .. i hope
*edit .. tried flashing CM10, and same thing. ROM loads fine, works for 10seconds, then freezes and reboots

ReaperZ said:
Thanks, i was getting confused with the PG58IMG.ZIP, but now that i understand its just a package wrapper it makes a lot more sense.
Apologies for getting confused and having to make you repeat yourself, i really appreciate the help you are giving me with the specific links
Ive installed the firmware and rebooted, however now it advises CID error. However i noticed i need to remove the PG58IMG.ZIP afterwards then reboot, so have removed this file from sd card after updating .. and did not get this error this time. i hope it has sucessfully updated.
boot phone with volume down + power and now get the following
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-1.27 1100
RADIO-10.14.0935.02_2
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012 17:33:34
time to try and flash a rom .. i hope
*edit .. tried flashing CM10, and same thing. ROM loads fine, works for 10seconds, then freezes and reboots
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Hi,
I am not sure what you flashed.
Your hboot has been updated,but your radio has not.
Which one did you flash ?
From what thread?
---------- Post added at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------
Hi,
I have to go now.
Look HERE
Download this radio:
Radio_11.76A.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M
Make sure you check the md5 checksums.
You can do this in recovery.
MAKE SURE THEY MATCH!!!
You should then be able to flash your ROM.

malybru said:
Hi,
I am not sure what you flashed.
Your hboot has been updated,but your radio has not.
Which one did you flash ?
From what thread?
---------- Post added at 12:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 AM ----------
Hi,
I have to go now.
Look HERE
Download this radio:
Radio_11.76A.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M
Make sure you check the md5 checksums.
You can do this in recovery.
MAKE SURE THEY MATCH!!!
You should then be able to flash your ROM.
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Click to collapse
I downloaded
Firmware 3.33 Universal:
DOWNLOAD:URL REMOVED, need more posts!
MD5: 9f30e465e8025b025df384e522ec0241
from [Firmware][July 23]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24/3.30/3.32/3.33 Universal under Beginner Friendly Firmware Downloads:
i have just tried to flash the Radio, however trying to do that advises CID Incorrect so i guess that is why the radio didn't work. I dont suppose anyone can advise how to fix the CID?
I need to do this via ADB right ? i have found the android-info in the zip i would need to modify ( i remember reading this somewhere ) but if soemone could point me to directions on how to find my CID and what i need to put exactly into the file would be appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
How to check your CID & MID:
You can do this one of the following ways.
1. fastboot load into the bootloader and do:
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar mid
2. For those without fastboot you can use an app called CID Getter. CID is displayed at the top. MID is at the line ro.mid
This will not tell if you are SuperCID or not it just tells your original CID.
3. If you want to do it by terminal, open a terminal on the phone and do:
su
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
If it gives you the result of CID: 11111111 and MID PG58******
You are superCID. Use any file you like it doesn't matter they all work for you.
---
However
for 1 )
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot.exe getvar cid
< waiting for device >
my phone is sitting at the revolutionary screen where i can select fastboot/recovery/factory reset/simlock/image crc
2) and 3) sound like you need the phone in working order.
someone help me find out my CID please

ReaperZ said:
I downloaded
Firmware 3.33 Universal:
DOWNLOAD:URL REMOVED, need more posts!
MD5: 9f30e465e8025b025df384e522ec0241
from [Firmware][July 23]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24/3.30/3.32/3.33 Universal under Beginner Friendly Firmware Downloads:
i have just tried to flash the Radio, however trying to do that advises CID Incorrect so i guess that is why the radio didn't work. I dont suppose anyone can advise how to fix the CID?
I need to do this via ADB right ? i have found the android-info in the zip i would need to modify ( i remember reading this somewhere ) but if soemone could point me to directions on how to find my CID and what i need to put exactly into the file would be appreciated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
How to check your CID & MID:
You can do this one of the following ways.
1. fastboot load into the bootloader and do:
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar mid
2. For those without fastboot you can use an app called CID Getter. CID is displayed at the top. MID is at the line ro.mid
This will not tell if you are SuperCID or not it just tells your original CID.
3. If you want to do it by terminal, open a terminal on the phone and do:
su
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
If it gives you the result of CID: 11111111 and MID PG58******
You are superCID. Use any file you like it doesn't matter they all work for you.
---
However
for 1 )
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot.exe getvar cid
< waiting for device >
my phone is sitting at the revolutionary screen where i can select fastboot/recovery/factory reset/simlock/image crc
2) and 3) sound like you need the phone in working order.
someone help me find out my CID please
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Hi,
It seems that you have typed the command incorrectly.
Go into recovery,into fastboot,then type the command in your pc terminal .
one more post ,and you have reached the magic 10

what do you mean?
i ran fastboot.exe getvar cid
which is the same as issueing(just with adding a file extension to it, this would not impact how it runs)
fastboot getvar cid.
its being executed from H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows .. so i dont think i have entered the command incorrectly

ReaperZ said:
what do you mean?
i ran fastboot.exe getvar cid
which is the same as issueing(just with adding a file extension to it, this would not impact how it runs)
fastboot getvar cid.
its being executed from H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows .. so i dont think i have entered the command incorrectly
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try to open a command window in the folder where you have adb and fastboot files
then do the command
fastboot getvar cid

thats what i did
Directory of H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. <DIR> .
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. <DIR> ..
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 577,335 adb.exe
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 356,009 fastboot.exe
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 548 Radio flash guide - READ ME.txt
17/12/2012 02:00 p.m. 27 Start Here.bat
6 File(s) 1,091,103 bytes
2 Dir(s) 84,683,108,352 bytes free
H:\adb\ADB_Fastboot_Windows>fastboot getvar cid
< waiting for device >
and doesnt go any further

Help needed, Sensation 4g stuck in hboot and can not connect to computer via fastboot

I was attempting to unroot the device, it was rooted, bootloader unlocked and s-on, had cwd recovery and was running on 4.0.3 hboot 1.27 and firmware was 3.32.66.53 (according to the ruu i was trying) it's locked to bell, cid is BM___001
i used this guide and it didn't work out very well in the end
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26541181
right now it's stuck in hboot, stating
******* RELOCKED ******
PYRAMID PUT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.24.3504.10_M
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
I'm in fastboot
but not connecting with adb anymore, it was working before a failed installation of a RUU
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.33.401.6_Radio_11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M_release_266171_signed
and i when try to go to recover in hboot, it automatically restarts and goes back to hboot
I've tried extracting a RUU into zip and putting it in my sdcard, it'll read it, check it up and in the end it says wrong model id, error, power off
I just need to find the correct RUU for Bell Sensation 4g ICS firmware 3.32.666.53 or higher since I have S on right now
i went through a few threads to get s off but it didn't work with the controlbear s off method, it can just never detect the phone when executed
but when i type in fastboot devices i do get a serial number and it's connect.
obviously right now I'm getting nothing, just waiting for device.
Just want to get back to stock first, then s off and root afterwards again
Also I flashed the stock kernel hoping it would fix the wifi problem on a custom with the all in one tool, but after that i tried the RUU and this happened
Any comments will help, sorry for being a nub, I did try my best to go through all the forums before posting here

unlock your bootloader again
flash a recovery(suggest you 4ext because you are S-ON)
see here how http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (step 2)
format all partitions except sdcard
enable smartflash from recovery
immediately flash the rom
for stock rom see here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529941
then S-OFF with this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617

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