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[Q] Possible to root on Sensation XE ICS

I am really a noob at rooting, though there are easy steps. However this confuses me. So if anyone can find a very good guide for rooting my Sensation XE running on ICS, that is noob-friendly.
EDIT: All I need to do is to downgrade my HBoot version to 1.17.xxxx - but I want to find the easiest way to do that.
EDIT2: I unlocked my phone's bootloader. Doesn't help with S-Off though. :/
I will have to wait for Revolutionary to update their tool so that my phone can S-Off (since my phone is 1.27.0000)
May I can downgrade my phone back to Gingerbread, but how? And it looks risky, will that can brick my phone?
I'll press the Thank button if your post is helpful enough.

I have found this to be a very useful guide with ICS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEQCpmcLGjbkeLmVU0mpLSwZvjNqLSAmNBqyKMus3Ag/edit?hl=en_US
You may also want to check youtube for the unlockr video tutorials, they typically refer back to xda, but will help if you need a visual reference.

socaljohn said:
I have found this to be a very useful guide with ICS https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEQCpmcLGjbkeLmVU0mpLSwZvjNqLSAmNBqyKMus3Ag/edit?hl=en_US
You may also want to check youtube for the unlockr video tutorials, they typically refer back to xda, but will help if you need a visual reference.
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Thanks for your help.
though the link does not help me

This is the guide to follow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
If anything in the guide is confusing, Google it as once you get your head around it it's simple!

EddyOS said:
This is the guide to follow:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
If anything in the guide is confusing, Google it as once you get your head around it it's simple!
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So how does this officially root my phone? Which steps shall I take to get it rooted?
i'm SUCH a newb :/

Read the guide, it's all there...Steps 1-3 will do the job

My Hboot version is 1.27.0000
I don't think I can root.

If you're not already S-OFF then you won't be able to root yet

EddyOS said:
If you're not already S-OFF then you won't be able to root yet
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I know.
I rather have to wait for Revolutionary tool to update or try to solve this: [Guide] Successful S-OFF after (wrong S-ON) brick for ICS/GB ,Downgrade S-ON firmware
:/

ThomasAndroid said:
I know.
I rather have to wait for Revolutionary tool to update or try to solve this: [Guide] Successful S-OFF after (wrong S-ON) brick for ICS/GB ,Downgrade S-ON firmware
:/
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Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
I hope you have been s-off before update because unrevoked won't support it right now. If it show LOCKED on bootloader, this is how I root my Sensation XE.
1. Unlocked the phone using htcdev.com account since no other's method seem possible right now. But if you device already unlock you do not have to do this.
Go to hTCDEV register, click "Unlock Bootloader" and follow the instruction.
2. Install custom recovery, since htc recovery won't flash/install flashble zip correctly. For this I use "Android Recovery Manager". Reboot the phone after unlocked process. Connect the phone with usb cable. Open the Android Recovery Manager > Start > ** Download a recovery ** > HTC Sensation > ClockWorkMod 5.0.2.0 (Pyramid) > follow the instruction on the software. If stuck when device reboot to flash hboot but not yet flash it because can recognised the FASTBOOT(Android Recovery Manager waiting for FASTBOOT). Take out battery, reconnect usb and boot to FASSBOOT.
3. Flash the supersu, as the Android Recovery Manager finish flash the ClockWorkMod you have to install Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip. If fail retry flash 2-3 times, but I am just done 1 time, before on GB I flash two time because fail at 1st time. And now you rooted and reboot your phone.
Try at your own risk.
Summary :
Download Android Recovery Manager and Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip, place the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip on sdcard. Unlock the phone on htcdev.com, install custom recovery with Android Recovery Manager and flash the supersuser.
* use Superuser version 3.0.7 because the lower version won't support ICS. Use link given and download the right version.
I am using this method on Sensation XE, so try at your own risk. I will not responsible to anything happen. And please do make sure you backup your device first.
# Just hit the thanks button so I and other's will know this method also work for you ;p
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XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Man, this solved my problem thank you very much.... btw what rom would you recommend? ARHD? or any?
appreciate the help

I'd start with ARHD as it is close to stock, stable and offers SebastianFM kernel which is great.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA

Raven2k said:
I'd start with ARHD as it is close to stock, stable and offers SebastianFM kernel which is great.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA
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thanks,
btw, do you happen to know how to solve this,
superuser can't update latest SU binary update, it says failed to gain root access.
titanium backup says the same too "no root access"
do you know a link for the latest su binary update? I flashed the
superuser - 3.0.7-d-signed
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XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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that su zip didnt work on my ICS but this one did Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip thank man for pointing me on the right direction

XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Thanks but I only unlocked my bootloader. doesn't help with S-Offing.

XaQi 101 said:
Maybe you will try to use Unlock Bootloader from htcdev.com but I can't make sure because I already S-OFF before rooted. But if you find a way to S-OFF you may would like try method above which I use.
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Hi sorry i happened to come across this thread.
I did your method, was able to unlock but i couldnt acheive S-OFF on it.

Qiwei said:
Hi sorry i happened to come across this thread.
I did your method, was able to unlock but i couldnt acheive S-OFF on it.
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Me too.
Actually, that method only unlocks bootloader. :/

ThomasAndroid said:
Me too.
Actually, that method only unlocks bootloader. :/
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ya.. haha trying to find out how to get s-off on it..
Update: Hey say thomas you able to get into clockworkrecovery? cause i managed to get in.. just wondering how to flash the Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip.
Any idea?

hey managed to get it rooted! many thanks for the guide and help!!

wow. how can you manage to get your phone rooted, when your phone is not even S-Off :/

ThomasAndroid said:
wow. how can you manage to get your phone rooted, when your phone is not even S-Off :/
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Thomas follow the guide that XaQi 101 gave. Its possible to root without having S-OFF.

[Q] Problem with SuperCID (sensation)

I S-offed my device via htcdev.com(as Revolutionary IO method didn't work for me). I flashed CWM 5.0.0.8.
To supercid my sensation, I followed the guide on this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
When I try to do the the SuperCID part of it, I get this:
C:\adb>fastboot oem writecid 11111111
... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14
INFO pyramid_init_sd, SD card power on ok
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 1.081s]
finished. total time: 1.082s
Yes, my phone is detected when I type "adb devices".
Yes, I'm rooted. When i downloaded root checker app from playstore and checked it.. it said "Rooted".
Please help. Thank you in advance.

vipulnj said:
I S-offed my device via htcdev.com(as Revolutionary IO method didn't work for me). I flashed CWM 5.0.0.8.
To supercid my sensation, I followed the guide on this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
When I try to do the the SuperCID part of it, I get this:
C:\adb>fastboot oem writecid 11111111
... INFOvreg_set: request is duplicated id 14
INFO pyramid_init_sd, SD card power on ok
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 1.081s]
finished. total time: 1.082s
Yes, my phone is detected when I type "adb devices".
Yes, I'm rooted. When i downloaded root checker app from playstore and checked it.. it said "Rooted".
Please help. Thank you in advance.
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Using htcdev method to unlock your phone doesn't give you complete unlock solution it prevents fastboot commands that's why you are unable to supercid your device using fastboot command.
Using HTC unlocked bootloader you can still flash roms but you can only flash roms which are having stock kernel as option like ARHD. any other kernel will not be accepted by bootloader
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

So what can i do next?
ganeshp said:
Using htcdev method to unlock your phone doesn't give you complete unlock solution it prevents fastboot commands that's why you are unable to supercid your device using fastboot command.
Using HTC unlocked bootloader you can still flash roms but you can only flash roms which are having stock kernel as option like ARHD. any other kernel will not be accepted by bootloader
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium
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Thank you ganeshp. So what can i do next? Can I do something through the terminal emulator?

vipulnj said:
Thank you ganeshp. So what can i do next? Can I do something through the terminal emulator?
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I got a method which can be done through adb shell or terminal emulator
But I haven't tried it myself but the comments are showing lot if success so try at your own risk and follow the steps carefully
Here is the link
h-t-t-p://www.simply-android.com/discussion/1600/how-to-super-cid-for-sensation/p1
(remove "-" between http)
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

Link broken!
Yes Ganesh! Even I just was looking at the same. But the multiupload link is broken. Any idea how I can get to download this file? Please help! I think I am close to this.
Thanks a lot!

vipulnj said:
Yes Ganesh! Even I just was looking at the same. But the multiupload link is broken. Any idea how I can get to download this file? Please help! I think I am close to this.
Thanks a lot!
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Yeah I came to know that too.
I'm just trying something and verifying it
I'll give you an update in few minutes
Edit1:
Can you first verify your CID and MID and post it here
type "fastboot getvar cid" and "fastboot getvar mid"
these commands will work as they are doing just reads
Edit2:
Can you give me small info?
Type
"dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 of=/sdcard/mmcblk0p16_bkp"
Without quotes on terminal emulator after typing su
(Be careful while using dd command its extremely low level command and its quite risky(may brick the device if typed wrongly)
so double check the command before pressing enter
Also this command will just read the block so it might pose no problem but be cautious just in case)
And send the mmcblk0p16_bkp (will be at sdcard root once you type the command) through private message to me/or post it here if its fine with you
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

Exactly the same problem HELP! I want Sense 4 ORDROID and it just won't flash because the firmware won't flash because i cant supercid! The problem is the same! Because i used the HTCDEV method

Sorry can't help you in this case.
I've confirmed with devs .
No one for sure knows where/which partition the cid is stored.
So modifying the partition won't do and its pretty dangerous which might brick your device.
So we can't change cid without fastboot command.
I'll dig further and will let you know if I got any leads
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guys are you sure you are soff
i mean when you unlocked your boot loader using htcdev the bootloader reads unlocked ...but wont change s-on to s-off
so double check the s-off and if you are s-off then you guys have
a big chance to completely unlock your boot loader and also get supercid
so if you guys are soff then flash the latest firmware package again
then you'll get both soff and supercid
here is the firmware thread
firmware thread

"Revolutionary did not work for me...." = not s-off.
sent from HTC Pyramid using Tapatalk 2

stringer7 said:
"Revolutionary did not work for me...." = not s-off.
sent from HTC Pyramid using Tapatalk 2
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yeah i know but i just want to here from them just to make sure
someone might try revolutionary to get the bootloader unlocked (or not )

You are clearly **unlocked** but still S-ON.
Use Revolutionary to S-OFF and then supercid devices.
Beta key is case sensitive so be sure to digit it correctly (usually this is the main reason why it doesn't work at first attempt).

kualmente said:
You are clearly **unlocked** but still S-ON.
Use Revolutionary to S-OFF and then supercid devices.
Beta key is case sensitive so be sure to digit it correctly (usually this is the main reason why it doesn't work at first attempt).
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Revolutionary does not work because i have HBOOT 1.27.0000 and that is not surported. WOW! just checked i do indeed have s-on! how do i turn it off? Is there anyway to downgrade HBOOT?

Zd0s said:
Revolutionary does not work because i have HBOOT 1.27.0000 and that is not surported. WOW! just checked i do indeed have s-on! how do i turn it off?
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You cannot. As you said actually Revolutionary doesn't support Hboot 1.27

Zd0s said:
Revolutionary does not work because i have HBOOT 1.27.0000 and that is not surported. WOW! just checked i do indeed have s-on! how do i turn it off? Is there anyway to downgrade HBOOT?
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revolutionary does two things
1.unlock your bootloader completely (unlike HTCdev which unlocks partly)
2.S-off your device
Right now you are out of luck
but there 2 promising developments happening which might get s-off on hboot 1.27
here are the threads
be sure to follow them by subscribing to them (they might come with solution anytime)
1.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1573577
2.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522351

Thanks everyone for your help! I will subcribe to those threads and wait patiently

Zd0s said:
Thanks everyone for your help! I will subcribe to those threads and wait patiently
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There is actually a button to say thanks
Actually i've learned a lot too while finding answers to your questions

ganeshp said:
There is actually a button to say thanks
Actually i've learned a lot too while finding answers to your questions
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Sorry forgot!
Done Now B)

ganeshp said:
Sorry can't help you in this case.
I've confirmed with devs .
No one for sure knows where/which partition the cid is stored.
So modifying the partition won't do and its pretty dangerous which might brick your device.
So we can't change cid without fastboot command.
I'll dig further and will let you know if I got any leads
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guys are you sure you are soff
i mean when you unlocked your boot loader using htcdev the bootloader reads unlocked ...but wont change s-on to s-off
so double check the s-off and if you are s-off then you guys have
a big chance to completely unlock your boot loader and also get supercid
so if you guys are soff then flash the latest firmware package again
then you'll get both soff and supercid
here is the firmware thread
firmware thread
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Sorry, I was new to this actually. I only unlocked the bootloader. I was/am still S-ON.. Anyway to get to S-off? Or suppose I get an official OTA update from HTC (which I think I will get though I have unlocked my bootloader), will everything be back to how it was when I bought it?? So that I can start everything afresh with Revolutionary method. I am not going to htc dev method again!
Please help.
Thank you!

vipulnj said:
Sorry, I was new to this actually. I only unlocked the bootloader. I was/am still S-ON.. Anyway to get to S-off? Or suppose I get an official OTA update from HTC (which I think I will get though I have unlocked my bootloader), will everything be back to how it was when I bought it?? So that I can start everything afresh with Revolutionary method. I am not going to htc dev method again!
Please help.
Thank you!
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1.you want get SOFF ->right now you are out of luck
just wait for 2 promising tools which claim to downgrade your HBOOT ...i've mentioned them in my previous posts and subscribe to them
2.If you want to flash a custom rom....then you still have a chance ...but only couple of roms though
(you did have custom recovery flashed right....CWM i guess)
if your option is 2 let me know ill guide you through further steps

Option 2!
ganeshp said:
1.you want get SOFF ->right now you are out of luck
just wait for 2 promising tools which claim to downgrade your HBOOT ...i've mentioned them in my previous posts and subscribe to them
2.If you want to flash a custom rom....then you still have a chance ...but only couple of roms though
(you did have custom recovery flashed right....CWM i guess)
if your option is 2 let me know ill guide you through further steps
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Yeah, i do have Clock Work Mod 5.0.2.0 now.. Option 2 agreed!
What is the next step?
Thanks for help.

HTC Chacha HELP!!!

Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
Carrier: AT&T
Phone: HTC Chaha
Android Version: 2.3.5
Software Number: 2.14.502.2
Currenty: S-On
HBoot: 1.13.0000
Radio: 7.57.35.08

xShyNez said:
Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
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I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?

mdbs said:
I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?
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Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.

xShyNez said:
Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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Ok i shall try & follow those steps & ill give you a feed back if it works, i really do hope it works :\

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?

xShyNez said:
I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?
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Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app
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i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000

xShyNez said:
i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000
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I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app
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Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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This is the ROM i'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644087 but it haves no radio
here are some stock roms: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Chacha
This is the best rom i found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690088 ICS sux for me
I tried su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525404 but it didn't work. (root for apps won't work) so i tried Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip it worked successfully
Download Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lyngpterup8vt53 and place it in your MicroSD card
Boot into clockword mod and choose install zip from MicroSD card
Then select the zip location for the superuser file and select it and confirm
When done click back then reboot system
If all went well you should be rooted
Check by opening your app drawer and look for the SuperUser icon

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol

ethancottier said:
You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol
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Got it thanks finally got my phone rooted

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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Please could you describe how you did to S-OFF, i am S-ON
I have the same problem my rom is 2.14.502.2 and HBOOT 1.13.0000

Bricked htc sensation (vodafone)

Hello there,
I currently have a problem whereas my phone is stuck on the HTC Logo. I only unlocked the bootloader and I tried flashing a recovery with a htc all in one toolkit, this didn't work for me so I tried flashing it manually and this didn't work either. I need to somehow get a recovery on this phone else I might be bricked :/.
Anyone have any advice?

Can you access the bootloader?
Send from my flying Note 2

.TanTien said:
Can you access the bootloader?
Send from my flying Note 2
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Yes that is the only thing, and when I do a factory reset I can acces CWM, that's all there is. I have acces to a micro SD if that helps. Currently on clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.0.
I want to try to copy the viper 3.0.1 rom on my sd, put it back in my phone and flash that. Would that work? I didn't have S-off yet.

Pmage0wns said:
Yes that is the only thing, and when I do a factory reset I can acces CWM, that's all there is. I have acces to a micro SD if that helps. Currently on clockworkmod recovery 5.0.2.0
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Okey, so CWM is working but you can't access Android.
If that's the case you should try to run a RUU (it is carrier specific if you have a branded phone!).
Or you can S-OFF it, make yourself SuperCID and then flash a ROM. (This will most likely void your warenty)
Send from my flying Note 2

.TanTien said:
Okey, so CWM is working but you can't access Android.
If that's the case you should try to run a RUU (it is carrier specific if you have a branded phone!).
Or you can S-OFF it, make yourself SuperCID and then flash a ROM. (This will most likely void your warenty)
Send from my flying Note 2
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My main language isn't english, thats why it is hard to understand how to get S-off. I tried having a look at Juopunutbears method but I got stuck because you needed root first. And I thought that i had to get root by flashing cwm. I would love to root this phone and install custom roms, I can always go back with an RUU. Can you tell me what the next step is?

Pmage0wns said:
My main language isn't english, thats why it is hard to understand how to get S-off. I tried having a look at Juopunutbears method but I got stuck because you needed root first. And I thought that i had to get root by flashing cwm. I would love to root this phone and install custom roms, I can always go back with an RUU. Can you tell me what the next step is?
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May I ask what your main language is?
I'm not sure but it may be enoigh if you just flash supersu libs with CWM and then try juopunut's method. It may work even if you can't boot in your ROM.
For the RUU you'll have to google for "Htc sensation ruu vodafone" together with you country. Or you could look up your CID over fastboot by typing in fastboot getvar cid and then combine the cid with your search request. This would be the safest Method.
Send from my flying Note 2

.TanTien said:
May I ask what your main language is?
I'm not sure but it may be enoigh if you just flash supersu libs with CWM and then try juopunut's method. It may work even if you can't boot in your ROM.
For the RUU you'll have to google for "Htc sensation ruu vodafone" together with you country. Or you could look up your CID over fastboot by typing in fastboot getvar cid and then combine the cid with your search request. This would be the safest Method.
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My main language is dutch, Where can i find supersu libs? I'll try that out and then go for Juopunut's method.

Only thing I need to get now is root so I can start doing the juopunut method
edit: Clockworkmod wont let me mount the usb storage OR mount the SD card. So theres that..

Download this zip http://download.chainfire.eu/204 , put it on your SD and flash it with CWM. Then try Juopunut.
Send from my flying Note 2

.TanTien said:
Download this zip http://download.chainfire.eu/204 , put it on your SD and flash it with CWM. Then try Juopunut.
Send from my flying Note 2
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Alright, I do not know what software i was running though. I had it factory resetted when I tried it. Do i use this ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631

Pmage0wns said:
Alright, I do not know what software i was running though. I had it factory resetted when I tried it. Do i use this ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
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You'll have to look up your bootloader version. You can see it in the bootloader on the top. If the number is 1.2xxxx then you have to do this method. If it's 1.1xxxxx then there is a much esier method to get S-OFF.
Send from my flying Note 2

.TanTien said:
You'll have to look up your bootloader version. You can see it in the bootloader on the top. If the number is 1.2xxxx then you have to do this method. If it's 1.1xxxxx then there is a much esier method to get S-OFF.
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I managed to get root acces, I flashed the zip. Although I have hboot 1.27 so I'm stuck again on what to do
edit: Can't use Juopunutbears method because I need to get to the home screen.

Pmage0wns said:
I managed to get root acces, I flashed the zip. Although I have hboot 1.27 so I'm stuck again on what to do
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Just do juopunut without the temp root. As far as I can remember you don't have to access the OS in order to get S-OFF.
Send from my flying Note 2

Pmage0wns said:
I managed to get root acces, I flashed the zip. Although I have hboot 1.27 so I'm stuck again on what to do
edit: Can't use Juopunutbears method because I need to get to the home screen.
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Everything went well, flashed the superuser, went to use the program to get S-off, tried using the wire trick but it failed a few times. Turned it off and had to leave, after that won't come on again, won't boot at all. I'll plug it in the wall overnight and see what happens.

Pmage0wns said:
Everything went well, flashed the superuser, went to use the program to get S-off, tried using the wire trick but it failed a few times. Turned it off and had to leave, after that won't come on again, won't boot at all. I'll plug it in the wall overnight and see what happens.
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did you try to flash 4ext by doing step 2 from this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
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.TanTien said:
Just do juopunut without the temp root. As far as I can remember you don't have to access the OS in order to get S-OFF.
Send from my flying Note 2
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the device must be in working condition in order to do the juopunutbear method

rzr86 said:
did you try to flash 4ext by doing step 2 from this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
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the device must be in working condition in order to do the juopunutbear method
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Mine didn't work too and I was able to get S-OFF.
Send from my hovering Note 2

.TanTien said:
Mine didn't work too and I was able to get S-OFF.
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It worked! I am now locked and s-off on hboot 1.27.
Left the phone plugged in without battery/sd/sim and it booted up again this morning.
I am now S-off but every time i try to flash a rom I keep getting into the juopunutbear screen.

Pmage0wns said:
It worked! I am now locked and s-off on hboot 1.27.
Left the phone plugged in without battery/sd/sim and it booted up again this morning.
I am now S-off but every time i try to flash a rom I keep getting into the juopunutbear screen.
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probably you need to use the temproot bat.file to remove temproot

rzr86 said:
probably you need to use the temproot bat.file to remove temproot
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Probably won't work. Had exactly the same problem he has. First I flashed this Frimware (3.33) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 (don't forget to set SuperCID before that!) and then I wiped my phone, formated System and flashed the ROM I wanted to have. I hope it'll work for you.

[Q] HTC Sensation stuck with Android Kit-Kat after brick

Hello,
I have a HTC sensation, that i started rooting and install a custom rom - Kitkat from sultanxda.
All worked perfectly, only that one day i wanted to make a sim unlock, because it was locked in Vodafone Romania.
By mistake, i am not an expert, i've used the comand: fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
After this i've got my phone bricked...
I've found Unbriking projet on xda, and with a Linux I have managed on unbriking.
The problem is that now i have S-ON, and i cannot install another ROM, it works only with the ROM that wass installed before bricking.
I cannot get S-off, i have tried Juopunutbear method, but its not working, says to connect the device, and install drivers...
I have tried a lot of method's, i've tried installing a stock RUU, without luck...
I guess that i have to modify my firmware or hboot version, but as I was saying, i am no expert.
I can provide more information, if anyone can help me.
thanks

florinbv23 said:
Hello,
I have a HTC sensation, that i started rooting and install a custom rom - Kitkat from sultanxda.
All worked perfectly, only that one day i wanted to make a sim unlock, because it was locked in Vodafone Romania.
By mistake, i am not an expert, i've used the comand: fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
After this i've got my phone bricked...
I've found Unbriking projet on xda, and with a Linux I have managed on unbriking.
The problem is that now i have S-ON, and i cannot install another ROM, it works only with the ROM that wass installed before bricking.
I cannot get S-off, i have tried Juopunutbear method, but its not working, says to connect the device, and install drivers...
I have tried a lot of method's, i've tried installing a stock RUU, without luck...
I guess that i have to modify my firmware or hboot version, but as I was saying, i am no expert.
I can provide more information, if anyone can help me.
thanks
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post now your bootloader details

rzr86 said:
post now your bootloader details
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I made a print screen to be sure that i dont give u false information, hope its OK.

florinbv23 said:
I made a print screen to be sure that i dont give u false information, hope its OK.
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does your bootloader says unlock/locked?
use these ruu.exe and see how it goes
http://fileom.com/gjssrzfjd7c6/RUU_....24A.3504.31_M_release_280871_signed.exe.html
http://fileom.com/m9b0o83qmnpv/RUU_....24A.3504.31_M_release_266171_signed.exe.html

it says unlocked, i am online now, and trying to find answers
thanks for the help, i will donwnload the ruu u provided me to see if i have luck

florinbv23 said:
it says unlocked, i am online now, and trying to find answers
thanks for the help, i will donwnload the ruu u provided me to see if i have luck
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since it is unlocked you can still flash kitkat rom
just follow step 2 from this guide(flashing a recovery)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then from 4ext format all partitions except sdcard
enable smartflash(because now you are on S-ON)
flash the rom
but if you still want to use the ruu.exe you must have to relock your bootloader first

then from 4ext format all partitions except sdcard
enable smartflash(because now you are on S-ON)
flash the rom
but if you still want to use the ruu.exe you must have to relock your bootloader first[/QUOTE]
i've relocked the bootloader, and now i try tu use the ruu.exe, hope it works...

florinbv23 said:
then from 4ext format all partitions except sdcard
enable smartflash(because now you are on S-ON)
flash the rom
but if you still want to use the ruu.exe you must have to relock your bootloader first
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i've relocked the bootloader, and now i try tu use the ruu.exe, hope it works...[/QUOTE]
post results

rzr86 said:
i've relocked the bootloader, and now i try tu use the ruu.exe, hope it works...
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post results[/QUOTE]
this error occured when the ruu,exe was updating signature, put an attachement...

could be because i have 3.24.401.1 firmware???

florinbv23 said:
could be because i have 3.24.401.1 firmware???
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nope i gave you a ruu with higher firmware but the same region as yours
i don't know what is wrong
did you try both of them ?
edit: unlock the bootloader again and try flashing a rom from recovery

rzr86 said:
nope i gave you a ruu with higher firmware but the same region as yours
i don't know what is wrong
did you try both of them ?
edit: unlock the bootloader again and try flashing a rom from recovery
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the second one didnt got... invalid link...

florinbv23 said:
the second one didnt got... invalid link...
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are you syre?
i can download it fine

florinbv23 said:
the second one didnt got... invalid link...
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i think i made a mistake first time, i used a ruu.exe with same firmware 3.24, it was an older one i had in downloads
now i try with the first one u gave me... hope it works

finally, i managed installing the ruu.exe u gave me, i hope that now i can get s-off... and make simunlock..
i will use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870233
thx you for helping me
i made a big mistake, as i was trying with the ruu.exe with the same firmware as i had, that is why i got that signature error.
the ruu.exe u gave me, made the upgrade and it works now )
i am so happy... i've tryed for 2 weeks on solving the problem.

florinbv23 said:
i think i made a mistake first time, i used a ruu.exe with same firmware 3.24, it was an older one i had in downloads
now i try with the first one u gave me... hope it works
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that makes sense about signature error

florinbv23 said:
finally, i managed installing the ruu.exe u gave me, i hope that now i can get s-off... and make simunlock..
i will use this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870233
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why don't you try with this S-OFF guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
there is no need to unlock the bootloader again

rzr86 said:
why don't you try with this S-OFF guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
there is no need to unlock the bootloader again
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I will try it tomorow
thx again