Hi all..I'm here with a noob/newbie friendly all-in-one (AIO) guide for HTC Sensation/SensationXE/Sensation 4G. These 3 brothers are identical in looks and in hardware so everything in this guide is a cross-device applicable procedure. When i was a noob i also used this method of rooting and now that i am more experienced in the Senny messing around and am an admin for an FB group for Sensation owners, so i also have made this guide for them and most people have tried and tested this. So you need not worry.
But, as in all guides, the standard disclaimer applies.
WARNING:
Your warranty is now void! I am not responsible for what you do to your device, for your SD cards gone wild, you getting fired by your boss coz the alarm app failed, thermonuclear wars, your device running away from you, scared of being bricked, or your gf/wife breaking up/divorcing with you coz you got obsessed with your seny. You are going to perform these operations at your own risk, as i also did these steps at my own risk as well before making this guide, and nothing bad happened to me following these steps.
PREREQUISITES:
Must register and sign in to htcdev.com.
Download the HTC Sensation 4G all-in-one Toolkit from here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6reUIyJc-MRVUtpQ1l6cFk4eGc/edit?usp=sharing
(Optional, for those who rooted using CWM recovery.) Download 4Ext Recovery Updater.apk from here: http://4ext.net/ and place it on your SD card. For quick access, make a folder named APKs on your SD card and put all required APKs in it.
Backup all files on internal storage of your phone like contacts, messages as unlocking bootloader will factory reset your phone. Titanium Backup and similar programs are not recommended to use as this app requires root access, which we will be trying to obtain with this guide. backup your messages in message settings > backup, and your phonebook you can also backup locally in phonebook settings or you can sync them with your Gmail for auto retrieval after signing in back to your gmail.
Enable USB Debugging on your phone: Settings > Developer Options > tick USB Debugging.
Disable Fast Boot on your phone: Settings > Power/Battery > uncheck Fast Boot if you have it checked.
Take note of your phone’s Software version. If you haven’t updated your Sensation/XE/4G to ICS 4.0.3, then you should have an Hboot version of 1.18 and 1.17. Hboots 1.27 and 1.29 are on ICS 4.0.3 firmware.
Also take note whether you are S-ON or S-OFF. You can do so by booting into bootloader by pressing volume down while turning on your phone.
For S-ON devices with Gingerbread Hboot (1.17 and 1.18), you can skip the Unlocking Bootloader procedure and go over to Revolutionary.io to get your beta key and obtain S-OFF (If Revolutionary will ask you whether you want to flash recovery after obtaining S-OFF, select NO. You can flash 4ext recovery via the toolkit afterwards.
For S-OFF devices which are on Gingerbread, download this Universal Firmware from here: http://d-h.st/SuC. You will need to upgrade your firmware to 3.32/33 before you can flash any rom with a base higher than Gingerbread.
Part 1a: UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER (FOR S-ON USERS WHO ARE UPDATED TO ICS STOCK FIRMWARE)
NOTE:
Users who are on Gingerbread and are S-ON can skip UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER and just go over to revolutionary.io to get their beta key to obtain S-OFF then proceed to FLASH A RECOVERY on the toolkit. For those who are on GB and S-OFF by default, you can also skip this step and go on immediately to flash your recovery. (4Ext recommended).
Follow the steps on the toolkit in order, and obviously, install HTC Drivers via the toolkit before beginning any operation. This will ensure your phone will be detected by your computer.
It is not necessary to repeat the steps beginning from installing HTC drivers or anywhere. If you left off on a procedure, you can resume where you left off.
WARNING:
This method of rooting has been tried and tested! There are even YouTube video tutorials on how to use this toolkit and i have used this method as well back when i was still a noob looking for an easy and painless way of rooting. But whatever you do wrong I take no responsibility for bricked devices whatsoever. But I assure you that this is a noob proof way. Just follow the procedures and you should be rooted in less than 15 minutes if all goes well.
LET'S BEGIN!
Extract the Sensation 4G toolkit you downloaded. Place it on your desktop temporarily (but make a copy on your local disk.)
Open the toolkit. You should be greeted by this screen:
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"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Follow the steps starting from the left box. As you can see, it says install HTC Drivers. You need it so that your PC will recognize your phone. Obviously, you need to Install HTC Drivers first (step 1).
After the installation, if you have already registered and logged on to your HTCDev account, proceed to get your Token ID in step 3. If you did things right, you should see a CMD screen like this:
As shown on the picture, highlight / mark the block of text following this format.
NOTE:
When copying your token ID, start with this line: <<<< Identifier Token Start >>>>
And end with this line: <<<<< Identifier Token End >>>>>
[*]After this, go to “Submit Token ID” on step 4 of the toolkit. You should see the submission screen and paste the token code you copied like this:
then click 'submit'.
[*]Then go to step 5 of the toolkit to finally unlock your bootloader.
[*]After you submit your Token ID, you should receive an email containing your unlock token bin file. Go to your email account associated with your HTCDev account then download the Unlock Token bin file and place it inside the Data folder of your toolkit.
[*]Now go back to your toolkit and finally hit step 5, unlock bootloader. This is very self-explanatory and the toolkit will guide you to the final process. When you click the Unlock bootloader, your device will light up and prompt you to confirm unlock of your bootloader. Select between YES and NO using the volume keys and press power to confirm.
[*]After you confirm unlock of your bootloader, your device will be on the set up screen. Set it up and afterwards, go to your settings again to enable USB Debugging and disable Fast Boot for the rooting process.
HOORAY! YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER! TIME TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE!
PART 1b:
OBTAINING S-OFF VIA REVOLUTIONARY (FOR DEVICES CURRENTLY ON GINGERBREAD FIRMWARE AND IS S-ON WITH HBOOT 1.17-18):
Head over to revolutionary.io
Once you are at the portal, read through all the interesting stuff and scroll down to Downloads Section.
Now click on Download for Windows, Revolutionary Zip file will start downloading and a menu headed with “Beta Key” will appear, as in the picture:
Now select your operating system, device and HBOOT version. To know your HBOOT version, you must boot into bootloader by holding down volume down key while turning on your phone.
Once the download is complete, extract the zip file contents to a location on your PC of your choice. Make sure that all files are in the same folder.
Install HTC Drivers to your PC. Easiest way to obtain it is through the Sensation 4G all in one Toolkit. There is an option there to “install HTC Drivers.” You can also install HTC Sync and setup your device and then uninstall it without uninstalling the drivers.
After this, connect your phone to the computer, make sure USB debugging is ON (Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging.)
Now double click to execute Revolutionary on your computer. You should be able to see a terminal window that will be in process of identifying serial key of your device.
Once the serial key is displayed, copy and paste it in the Serial field on the form at Revolutionary.io.
Now click on Generate Key and paste this key at the relevant position in terminal. Better type it out to avoid errors or confusions.
Now sit back and relax while your phone gains S-OFF and an unlocked rewritable NAND.
After the process is complete, Revolutionary will ask you if you want to flash recovery. Answer it with NO as we are going to use 4ext and you can flash it via the Sensation toolkit.
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HOORAY! NOW YOU ARE S-OFF! TIME TO FLASH A RECOVERY.
Part 2: FLASH A CUSTOM RECOVERY AND ROOT YOUR DEVICE:
Make sure your device is connected to PC and USB Debugging enabled. Also, on the Connection type when prompted, select ‘Charge Only’ mode.
On the Toolkit, go to the right box labeled Flash a recovery. Use 4Ext recovery. If this will fail to flash, use ‘Your Own Recovery’. If you did right, it should open up a windows explorer. Go and find your CWM.zip folder and select it. The toolkit will then flash the CWM Touch recovery. After flashing your recovery, your phone should boot up. Do not disconnect it from your pc yet. After it has settled down, on your toolkit, go to the Extras box on the bottom right and select Perm Root. Nothing special here. It will just push/send the superuser app to your phone’s SD card which we will be flashing later.
After the process is done, reboot your phone while holding the volume down button. If done correctly, when the phone turns back on, you should immediately be on a white screen like this:
•Take note of whether your phone is S-ON or OFF by default. It matters. You should see it on the top of your bootloader screen, like in the picture above.
On the bootloader menu, scroll using volume button up or down, confirm action (OK) using power. Navigate to RECOVERY and hit power. You should then be booted up to your 4Ext / CWM Recovery Touch. You should see a screen like this:
for 4Ext
for CWM recovery.
On that menu, select ‘Install zip (from SD card)’ then navigate your way and locate the superuser.zip we pushed earlier, then select it to flash it. After flashing, go back to your recovery main menu and select Reboot Phone or Reboot Now. Once your phone has booted and settled down, open your app drawer and look for Superuser app. If it’s there, then you are finally rooted!
Follow these steps if you flashed CWM and used it to flash Superuser (this is to change your recovery from CWM to 4Ext:
Now it’s time to change your recovery to 4Ext Recovery Touch. Locate your 4Ext Recovery Updater.apk on your SDcard and install it. Make sure you have an internet connection.
Open your app.
On the 4Ext Recovery Updater/Control screen, select ‘Online Install / Upgrade. It will then take you to the 4Ext.net and the 4Ext Recovery download. In some point, the app will tell you that it is detecting HTC Sensation . If it is correct, tap YES. Then it will take you to a list of versions for the 4Ext Recovery Touch. Of course, select the latest version available ( version 1.0.0.6 RC1). Once selected, download will begin immediately depending on your internet speed. Once it has downloaded the recovery, it will automatically flash it for you. No worries!
After flashing your new custom recovery, the app will ask you a question, “Is your device S-ON? Select Yes if unsure. If you are S-ON and you told the app that you are, it will automatically enable the 4Ext SmartFlash so when you install a custom rom, you won’t have to worry about flashing the kernel/boot image. It will do it for you like you were actually S-OFF.
You are now fully rooted and using the most awesome recovery for Sensation users. Take note, most custom roms require this as a recovery so do not change! And as a reminder, do a Nandroid Backup of your Stock/Current rom before trying out other roms. also, if you want to donate to the devs of this recovery, you may want to consider buying the full version of this app (4Ext Recovery Control) at the playstore. it has additional features, like the ability to flash boot image even when not connected to PC via ADB.
TO MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP:
1.Go to your recovery, select Backup / Restore > Backup (if you want to backup or restore if you want to restore a nandroid backup
REMINDER / RULE OF THUMB:
Before flashing any rom or restoring a backed up ROM, always perform full wipe to ensure a clean install/ restore. On your recovery, go to WIPE / FORMAT and select FORMAT ALL PARTITIONS EXCEPT SD CARD.
Part 3: HTC Sensation: S-OFF with Rumrunner Method.
You Need:
an HTC Sensation
o Sensation XE and Sensation 4G will work, too
device ***LOCKED***: download the temproot package from https://www.dropbox.com/s/0xljdqkw9w6jien/temproot-sensation-windows.zip
device ***UNLOCKED***: no need to download
supported bootloader versions: 1.27.0000 and 1.29.0000.
1.18.0000 and below will not work-For these cases, if you want a wiretrick-free s-off method there’s the Revolutionary S-off at revolutionary.io.
o stock ROM will work. Some custom ROMs are fine, too (tested: ViperS 5.1.0)
o make sure ADB works with your ROM (will always work with stock ROM, problems may occur with CyanogenMod).
o make sure your battery is fully charged.
an original HTC USB cable or a similar cable which you know that ADB/fastboot works with (tested with a Samsung cable).
a Personal Computer with Windows 2000 or higher. Please note that problems may occur when using Windows 8.
the HTC driver package, downloadable from https://www.dropbox.com/s/lq5uv4xqe3rnufz/drivers.exe
the official HTC Universal rumrunner package, downloadable from http://rumrunner.us/downloads-2/
the PG58IMG.zip file containing the 3.33 Universal firmware package (including HBOOT patched by revolutionary) downloadable from http://d-h.st/SuC
Preparation
Make sure HTC Sync is uninstalled on your PC. Install the HTC drivers that you downloaded before.
Disable all security such as antivirus and firewall (re-enable them after the operation), auto-shutdown or auto-hibernate modes on your PC.
Make sure no applications which have access to USB ports are installed on your PC, e.g. MyPhoneExplorer, ODIN, PDAnet, etc.
Unzip the rumrunner and, if needed, the temproot package.
Take the SIM card out of your phone. Backup all content of your SD card to your PC and then format your SD card to FAT32, or if you have a spare SD card, you can use it during the process to save you some time backing up the contents of the SD card you are currently using.
Enable USB debugging in the developer options of your device.
Disable the fast boot option (if you use a stock or Sense-based ROM) in the device options.
Deactivate the SIM PIN prompt.
Deactivate all kinds of password locks, such as FaceLock, unlock pattern etc.
Reboot your phone, connect it to your PC and set “charge only” as the connection type (for stock rom users).
Let’s go for S-OFF
If your phone is on STOCK ICS and ***LOCKED***, execute temp_root.bat from the extracted temproot folder. Your HTC Sensation will restart a few times and the Sense interface will not be shown anymore. Looks like a soft brick, but is not (don’t panic!). After some time, the tool will report temproot success.
If your phone is ***UNLOCKED***, this step must not be performed.
Execute soju.exe from the rumrunner folder. Confirm the security questions and let the tool operate. Your phone must be on standby/booted to your rom, as the tool will try to detect your current ROM. Do not, under any circumstances, move or even touch your phone!
Your phone may reboot a few times while the operation is on going. Don't panic. pay attention to when your phone reboots. If you finally see a black screen with the green HTC Logo during booting up, that means you are S-OFF and the tool is on the final phase of the operation. Wait patiently. After the rumrunner tool has completed the operation, you can now unplug your device.
OPTIONAL;
if you ever encounter problems, you can try flashing the universal firmware i provided in this guide to patch your Hboot version.
After S-OFF has been achieved successfully, move the downloaded PG58IMG.zip to the root directory of your SD card (that means, not into any folder!).
Boot into bootloader. When you’re asked if you want to flash the new firmware, confirm. After that, reboot your phone and delete the ZIP file from your SD card.
Congratulations! You have R/W permissions on all substantial partitions (including /radio, /splash1 etc.). You can now set the SuperCID or flash a new RADIO if you want. It is highly recommended to re-flash 4EXT recovery and to disable SmartFlash.
CREDITS:
• @ganeshp for being a nice person and a database of information for me. He is very helpful on my FB group for Sensation users.
• @hasoon2000 for his awesome HTC AIO toolkit. This toolkit also helped me root my device back when I was still a noob.
• @sixline for offering to help me with my guide. he volunteered to help me review these write ups.
•For the developers of the rumrunner tool. You guys rock! Now people who are not confident of the wire-trick S-OFF like me will have an alternative way.
•All other xda members I may have forgotten.
Hi nice guide. U should post the link to the Free 4ext recovery updater app not 4ext control as u need to pay for it
oh..sorry.
jmcclue said:
Hi nice guide. U should post the link to the Free 4ext recovery updater app not 4ext control as u need to pay for it
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oh..sorry bro. i know i have violated xda rules as apps outside playstore are considered warez here. the only reason i posted that is because as i believe, you cannot update to the latest version of the recovery if you use the free version. but ok..i will revise the link.
EDIT: i searched at the playstore. the free version of 4ext is no longer there.
EDIT 2: found it on the 4Ext site.
ichigo_kurosaki said:
oh..sorry bro. i know i have violated xda rules as apps outside playstore are considered warez here. the only reason i posted that is because as i believe, you cannot update to the latest version of the recovery if you use the free version. but ok..i will revise the link.
EDIT: i searched at the playstore. the free version of 4ext is no longer there.
EDIT 2: found it on the 4Ext site.
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Haha was just gona post the link. Yh u can update to the latest recovery using the free app. Also u could just post the recovery.img here in ur op so people can just flash it via fastboot.
jmcclue said:
Haha was just gona post the link. Yh u can update to the latest recovery using the free app. Also u could just post the recovery.img here in ur op so people can just flash it via fastboot.
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Good idea. But i think i have the updated recovery image included on the hasoon toolkit. I updated the 4ext recovery there and recompressed the folder for uplnading to my drive.
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awesome guide:good:
one question
in Part 2: ROOT YOUR DEVICE why did you put a bootloader's screenshot from another device and not from sensation device?
rzr86 said:
awesome guide:good:
one question
in Part 2: ROOT YOUR DEVICE why did you put a bootloader's screenshot from another device and not from sensation device?
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You are right rzr86 , maybe someone will be confuzed with hboot 1.25 and other things
nah..
rzr86 said:
awesome guide:good:
one question
in Part 2: ROOT YOUR DEVICE why did you put a bootloader's screenshot from another device and not from sensation device?
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just a sample..coz i had trouble looking for seny bootloader screens on google. will try to change that.: as i said on my note, this guide still needs to be updated as i will include guide for rumrunner S-OFF. we all know there is already an existing guide for it, but i felt the need to make one for Seny users as not so many know this yet and i want to share some side notes. thanks for the feedback.
Very well written guide, thanks al lot!
Nice guide. Thanks for giving me a lot of useful info on just a few printed pages.
Hey ichigo, I tried to use this guide on my friend's Sensation XE with HBOOT 1.29 and Locked. First of all, the all in one toolkit included is not working. I had to download it from another link. Then at the end when using rumrunner, I got an error saying that I have to upgrade my kernel to jb one. Now, I am in progress of downloading viper rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531054). Will update if it works.
sixline said:
Hey ichigo, I tried to use this guide on my friend's Sensation XE with HBOOT 1.29 and Locked. First of all, the all in one toolkit included is not working. I had to download it from another link. Then at the end when using rumrunner, I got an error saying that I have to upgrade my kernel to jb one. Now, I am in progress of downloading viper rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531054). Will update if it works.
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you need to use first the temproot bat.file and then use the rumrunner tool
some other user succeeded with ics kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53570038&postcount=50
rzr86 said:
you need to use first the temproot bat.file and then use the rumrunner tool
some other user succeeded with ics kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53570038&postcount=50
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Yes it is already.said that for ***LOCKED*** devices tempront is required. Somehow many are having trouble with doing the rumrunner on.stock and locked..i did mine on viperS5.1.0 so i never ran into.problems.
Edit: i didn't write that part in.rumrunner guide. That was written by a (former) fellow admin on my htc seny fb group. i had complete trust coz he was very knowlegeable. So.i never revised his part. If i knew this was gonna happen.i'd.have.suggested to unlock device first..sorry.bro.
sixline said:
Hey ichigo, I tried to use this guide on my friend's Sensation XE with HBOOT 1.29 and Locked. First of all, the all in one toolkit included is not working. I had to download it from another link. Then at the end when using rumrunner, I got an error saying that I have to upgrade my kernel to jb one. Now, I am in progress of downloading viper rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531054). Will update if it works.
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If the step 1 of the part 3.guide caused.a mess then.perhaps i should omit that and.instead will strongly advise to.unlock first. What you say rzr86? and did i miss telling to use temproot for locked devices?
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ichigo_kurosaki said:
If the step 1 of the part 3.guide caused.a mess then.perhaps i should omit that and.instead will strongly advise to.unlock first. What you say rzr86? and did i miss telling to use temproot for locked devices?
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no i am just telling that one user succeded using rumrunner in completely stock situation
that's why i post the link too
the only thing you have to do is run the temproot.bat file first
edit: no you didn't forget to mention temproot for locked devices
Yeah after flashing Viper rom, my device is s-off without hassle. Also, in the last step, why should one use the PG58IMG.zip?? The included zip is not working and I am using my device without flashing it..
sixline said:
Yeah after flashing Viper rom, my device is s-off without hassle. Also, in the last step, why should one use the PG58IMG.zip?? The included zip is not working and I am using my device without flashing it..
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it is patched firmware with patched hboot version
it is not necessary only optional
rzr86 said:
you need to use first the temproot bat.file and then use the rumrunner tool
some other user succeeded with ics kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53570038&postcount=50
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Well any device should be unlocked after 1st step so temp root not needed???
sixline said:
Well any device should be unlocked after 1st step so temp root not needed???
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probably if the device is unlocked but not rooted you will still need the temproot but i am not sure for that
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probably if the device is unlocked but not rooted you will still need the temproot but i am not sure for that
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Yes probably stock and unlocked still needs the temproot i suppose since executing the rumrunner requires you to be rooted. So temproot does that for us. Well thanks for the tips guys. I will do some minor revisions to.part 3. As i said earlier i didn't write that part based on my own experience.
EDIT: perhaps i should atleast include the step for doing the temproot correctly from the Joupunutbear thread.
EDIT 2: @sixline: you say that the toolkit on my drive didn't work? I will check on it when i get to my laptop at the office today. If it is indead a corrupted upload then i will reupload it.
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Hi all,
so I've been reading around here for a few weeks now. Found a few guides on rooting the Desire S and tried to get basic orientation.
Now I'd like to discuss my particular situation for a bit with you guys, before I attempt to actually do the job on my phone.
There is a slight difference between where I'm finding myself and where all the rooting guides seem to aim:
I bought my Desire S already S-OFF'ed.
You can see my exact specs at the lower end of this post.
As it appears, AlphaRev and Revolutionary are supposed to be used with S-ON devices. I'm not sure what would happen if I run these tools with my S-OFF device.
GingerBreak doesn't work with HBOOT-0.98.0002. So that won't help me either.
The most promising method i found so far is the Temproot + Revolutionary method by Silver Bullet, which has been tested on a device with the exact same Hboot and ROM build as mine, with the only exception, that I am on S-OFF.
Today I've been successful in achieving temporary root access, using the commands from Silvers thread. (I got the # prompt.)
Sof far, so good. Now I've got and S-OFF'ed device with temporary root access possibility.
Silver proposed this in a personal message (hope it's ok I'm posting it here):
You could try to get temporary root access using the commands I have posted in my guide. If you get the "#" prompt then you have root access, so you could use dd from the command prompt to a) backup your current HBOOT, just in case, and b) flash the recovery manager of your choice.
With the recovery manager in place, you'd be able to flash whatever rom you like.
Please note that I have no means to test this procedure on my own!
You should take your risks if you dare!
Now I don't understand how I "use dd from the command prompt to a) backup your current HBOOT, just in case, and b) flash the recovery manager of your choice."
So what do all of you think about this approach? Do you see it as safe? If not, what could possibly be a safer method? Any other suggestions/comments?
Also, could anyone kindly direct me to some info about how exactly do I flash a recovery in this setup?
Thanxalot!
since you are already s-off i think you should be able to install a custom recovery on your device(im not sure about this you may want to wait for someone else to confirm this just to be safe)
once you have a custom recovery you can install a custom ROM or a prerooted stock ROM to gain ROOT access
try this recovery
this is the link to the DS index thread for easy access to more useful threads
If you are s-off, you have fastboot so you can flash a recovery with adb. And flash a new rom
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kartkk said:
since you are already s-off i think you should be able to install a custom recovery on your device(im not sure about this you may want to wait for someone else to confirm this just to be safe)
once you have a custom recovery you can install a custom ROM or a prerooted stock ROM to gain ROOT access
try this recovery
this is the link to the DS index thread for easy access to more useful threads
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Yea, I've been thinking in the same direction.
So there are two possibilities I can think of right now, as to how to install 4EXT recovery.
1) Download "4EXT Recovery UPDATER" to my phone -> then -> Enter temporary root state using adb -> then -> download & flash 4EXT recovery automatically using "4EXT updater"
or
2) Download "4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_saga.zip" to computer -> then -> enter temporary root state using adb -> then -> flash "4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_saga.zip" from computer using fastboot.
Agreed? Which one seems more reasonable to you guys?
Could someone experienced please confirm that I'm getting this right?
Flashing 4EXT recovery via fastboot:
1) download <4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_saga.zip>
2) extract the <recovery.img> file from that zip archive
3) run these commands: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Correct? Do I need to wipe something first or can I just flash right away?
Secondly, Silver was talking about first backing up my current Hboot using adb, before I attempt to flash the 4EXT recovery. Does anyone please know how to do this? Can't find it anywhere explained.
Thanks
You'll first need to download and extract the adb & fastboot links from my signature and esnure that you have the HTC Drivers installed on your PC (also in my links in my signature).
Then follow the instructions within the Flash CWM & su via fastboot link that's in my signature.
That will put CWM (clock work mod a custom recovery and make you root by installing the su (super user) )
I'd say follow this and then once you've CWM and are root simply install the 4EXT from the market and update recovery to 4EXT (again link in my sig).
Any question then fire away?
ben_pyett said:
You'll first need to download and extract the adb & fastboot links from my signature and esnure that you have the HTC Drivers installed on your PC (also in my links in my signature).
Then follow the instructions within the Flash CWM & su via fastboot link that's in my signature.
That will put CWM (clock work mod a custom recovery and make you root by installing the su (super user) )
I'd say follow this and then once you've CWM and are root simply install the 4EXT from the market and update recovery to 4EXT (again link in my sig).
Any question then fire away?
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Ok, got you ben_pyett. Thanks for clear instructions.
So no way (or need) to backup hboot prior to flashing recovery?
And no need to enter temporary root state before flashing WCM?
Gonna give it a try.
mimirom said:
Ok, got you ben_pyett. Thanks for clear instructions.
So no way (or need) to backup hboot prior to flashing recovery?
And no need to enter temporary root state before flashing WCM?
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You can always get the original HBOOT (recovery) back from a stock ROM RUU if and when you need, see link to STOCK ROMS in the thread DEV INDEX
you may be able to do it via temp root fr3vo and adb but I'm not 100% . Temp root - If you're S-OFF I don't think you need to, but be sure to flash correct verison of CWM (saga) or else there is trouble.
I downloaded the newest CWM (recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img) for saga from the Clockworkmod website.
Attempted to flesh it simply using fastboot. This is what I got.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
So perhaps the next step could be 1) get into temporary root state 2) flash
Comments?
edit: Ok, I see now the difference - to do it via temproot + adb I need to work with android up and running.
mimirom said:
I downloaded the newest CWM (recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img) for saga from the Clockworkmod website.
Attempted to flesh it simply using fastboot. This is what I got.
So perhaps the next step could be 1) get into temporary root state 2) flash
Comments?
edit: Ok, I see now the difference - to do it via temproot + adb I need to work with android up and running.
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was your device in HBOOT, FASTBOOT USB ?
How to start Fastboot USB mode:
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Wait for sdcard scan to complete.
Plug in USB cord connected to the computer
Press power ONCE and Fastboot USB mode starts
ben_pyett said:
was your device in HBOOT, FASTBOOT USB
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Yes, it was. That's why I get the device listed when I do the <fastboot devices> command
I tried the same procedure also in hboot mode, but there I get a <waiting for device>
When the phone is in fastboot I get <FAILED (remote: not allowed)> now.
Thanks for your assistance ben_pyett. Appreciate it.
edit: So something changed, since I'm not getting the <FAILED (command write failed (Unknown error))> anymore, but now it's <FAILED (remote: not allowed)>
Ensure that you device has device has "Debug USB" enabled
Boot and then Settings->Applications->Development->USB Debugging = YES (tick)
and then try again
Unfortunately that's not the problem. The phone has been in debugging mode from the beginning. It also shows the <usb debugging connected> in status bar when I connect it.
I found an older thread where people seem to have been successful rooting s-off devices with superoneclick. Will read through it.
Thinking back to what I did after I'd Made my s devices s-off although I used xtc
Although first question, have you tried running ginger break? You'll find a link to it from within the root section of the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601DEV INDEX a sticky in that forum on the root sub section
Anyway what I did myself I've I was s-off was to Install a boot image that then enabled me to simply run one click, which gave me root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1105763 Link to boot image post
You find link the link to ginger break and super one click used with in the Dev INDEX within the root sub section
So try ginger break first and if that doesn't work, then boot image and super one click which is literally that easy
Once you're root simply download ROM manager from Android market and use that to install Cwm as it's only one click
Good luck
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
Great help, thanks!
I tried Gingerbrake a few weeks ago without success. A far as I know it doesn't work with HBOOT-0.98.0002. Some folks propose downgrading the hboot but I noticed that it's supposed to be dangerous. However I'll give it another try.
The one click method you propose looks good, thanks. I remember though that I tried to flash something using a "PG88IMG.zip" during my few initial attempts to get root, and my phone refused to read it from the sd card.
Would love to try it right away, have to leave though...
Cheers.
Hi ben_pyett,
it clicked! (pun fully intended)
I first flashed the boot image and then ran SuperOneClick.
I have SuperUser installed. RootChecker confirmed full root access. Right now Im doing a Nandroid backup from CWM recovery.
Loved to see that recovery screen again (I'm coming from Wildfire)
So thank you ben_pyett for your patience and willingness to offer not-just-sporadic support.
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There were slight complications occurring during the root process. Superoneclick hanged at step 6. After disabling USB debugging it showed a few more lines in the right window section and after enabling USB debugging again it finished the root procedure without further problems.
It seems to me that the phone now takes longer to shut down plus, more importantly, Wifi stopped working. It gives an error message on the Wifi tab in settings.
Actually the phone appears generally unstable now. It just gave me a <Tell HTC> notification with something like "the phone just recovered from an abnormal reboot."
Hope I can sort this out by flashing a new rom...
So far, so good. Go to bed now.
mimirom said:
Hi ben_pyett,
it clicked! (pun fully intended)
I first flashed the boot image and then run SuperOneClick.
I have SuperUser installed. RootChecker confirmed full root access. Right now Im doing a Nandroid backup from CWM recovery.
Loved to see that recovery screen again (I'm coming from Wildfire)
So thank you ben_pyett for your patience and willingness to offer not-just-sporadic support.
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There were slight complications occurring during the root process. Superoneclick hanged at step 6. After disabling USB debugging it showed a few more lines in the right window section and after enabling USB debugging again it finished the root procedure without further problems.
It seems to me that the phone now takes longer to shut down plus, more importantly, Wifi stopped working. It gives an error message on the Wifi tab in settings.
Actually the phone appears generally unstable now. It just gave me a notification with something like "the phone just recovered from an abnormal reboot."
Hope I can sort this out by flashing a new rom...
So far, so good. Go to bed now.
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Now you have root you can get custom recovery and from there you can Custom ROMS, there are loads to choose from.
All the problems you report are fixable.....wifi fails as boot image is missing Wifi do modules, but a custom well resolve that, glad you got there in the end.
Ensure that you have Settings->Power->Fastboot set to OFF (un-ticked)
night
Can't root your desire s ? Me too...
smartceleron said:
Can't root your desire s ? Me too...
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Well, no, I actually rooted it the way described in this thread... The thread is also labeled as "solved" now.
Did u try to follow the steps described? What are your specs?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
hey guys, i am trying to root my inspire. When i ran the Ace Hack kit, it gave me the error saying ...
********* Radio Downgrade failed ***********
** Either:
** Goldcard failed
** USB connections are not working 100
********* Radio Downgrade failed ***********
Press any key to continue . . .
i made sure the antivirus was disabled, removed apple software, 2 pcs, 2 sync cable and will be trying another SD card, but im stuck. Also i tried to boot in HBOOT but no luck either. The HBOOT screen came up but no luch on trying to load the img file. Please assist me if you can, Thanx
Probably an SD card that can't be used as a gold card. Get another SD and try again.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
Gizmoe said:
Probably an SD card that can't be used as a gold card. Get another SD and try again.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
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I'm having the same problem. I've tried swapping the SD card. Any other ideas?
Same problem...
I already try to change the SD using another and format to FAT32, but result still same.
Is there any solution or any other method to continue rooting my phones with this state?
Appreciate for any comments
victasa said:
Same problem...
I already try to change the SD using another and format to FAT32, but result still same.
Is there any solution or any other method to continue rooting my phones with this state?
Appreciate for any comments
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That is due to corrupted sdcard. Anyway, you can unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and root without the Hack Kit (take into consideration that is has been discontinued as so has the files and support) Check my signature for doubts
glevitan said:
That is due to corrupted sdcard. Anyway, you can unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery and root without the Hack Kit (take into consideration that is has been discontinued as so has the files and support) Check my signature for doubts
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OK, I try to unlock bootloader now. But I got stuck to this (same problem with other guy in this forum, but no lead):
My ROM Software Numbre is 3.13.707.4, and the RUU tool (PD9810000_Ace_Sense30_S_hboot_2.00.0029.exe) displayed the same number. The option I was given was "Update the current ROM version." So I clicked update and it says "From Image Version 3.13.707.4 To Image Version 3.13.0.0". I clicked next to proceed. Then I get:
ERROR [190]: ROM IS NOT UPDATED
Your ROM version is not the latest version.
Please upgrade to 3.13.707.3 to apply this RUU to be able to unlock your bootloader. On your phone, go to Menu > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now. After you have updated, please run the RUU again to upgrade your HBOOT to unlock your phone. Click Exit to quit.
At this point I went back to the phone and performed the "check now", but there are no other updates.
I have google for this (ROM 3.34.707.3) but leads to nothing... no problem solving at all...
Stuck again now....
Updated :
Finally I can root my phone...
Problem described above, can be solved by update the Hboot version manually check this :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252161
I can download update Hboot files from the link in there...
Then I continue with unlocking bootloader as describe in your signature (using easy unlock tools) then continue to flash CWM and SU using easy ace hack tools... Wow your tools is very easy to understand for a noob like me
Now, since i already have root access, it should be enough for me...
But just curious, how to gain S-Off access from here... I still not clear enough about S-off and S-On difference, what exactly advantages to have S-Off?
Please help me!
Hi Victasa:
Can you tell me how you solved this problem step by step?
I followed the link into your post, but I have a problem, I speak Spanish, and do not understand English well :crying:. Please can you tell me exactly how you did it?
Thank You
Decasys said:
Hi Victasa:
Can you tell me how you solved this problem step by step?
I followed the link into your post, but I have a problem, I speak Spanish, and do not understand English well :crying:. Please can you tell me exactly how you did it?
Thank You
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Hi Decasys, follow this step :
*Unlock boot loader with htcdev/bootloader
see your HBOOT version : you face problem describe on this thread if your hboot ver is 2.00.0027 you have to download file as below to achieve version 2.00.0029 because it support token key for unlock.
1. download this rom copy to your c:\ drive : http://www.mobfirmware.com/dl/behtash/imei dhd/rom.zip
2. then download : http://www.mobfirmware.com/dl/behtash/imei dhd/dhd update hboot by behtash.rar
3. run hboot update by behtash.bat in normal mode ,waiting until flash hboot complete
at this point your HBOOT will be upgrade to 2.00.0029 (check it)
*Then continue to use :
Easy unlock tools, follow insctrution in this therad : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336
at this point, on your bootloader, it will have "unlocked" notification on the top
*Then continue to use :
Easy Ace root tools, on this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
When you run it, just choose to flash CWM (as I remember it was option #2)
And then continue to flash SU (as I remember it was option #3)
That's all, you gain root access.
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Update again...
Seems the way I get the root access can't use to install custom ROM.
I try to install cyanogenmod as in this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2073992
But seems after do all the steps to install a custom rom there, my phone was stuck on HTC logo...
Fortunately, I have do nandroid backup, so I can restore to stock roms...
What i want to ask is, why my phone can't install custom ROM now? I know that I still has S-ON, but is that the cause? If yes, is there any possible way for me to get S-Off and install a custom ROM?
glevitan, i need your help again I think :angel:
Update again :
After checking on some place, apprantly i still left some steps
this one :
Flashing roms with an unlocked bootloader
Unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery (CWM or 4ext)
Download the rom zip file you are willing to flash to your PC.
Extract the the boot.img from inside the zip file (do not extract the whole rom)
Put the zip file in your sdcard.
Boot into recovery and do a full wipe (wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, format system)
Flash rom (install zip from sdcard)
Reboot into bootloader again and plug the phone to the PC.
You need to be in fastboot usb (if you see HBOOT USB PLUG in the phone, just press power to toggle)
Open a cmd/terminal and navigate to where the boot.img file is located.
Type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Reboot and now you should be enjoying your custom rom
Finally I can enjoy my custom rom
Finally.
Finally.
I did it. I followed your instructions and I have root my phone.
I'm using the Custom ROM JellyTime and works perfectly.
Many Thanks for your help.
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Hi, so i have had my HTC Sensation XE for about 2-3 years right now. I have been thinking about rooting it and installing the Android 4.4 KitKat.
The problem is that there are tons of guides to root it, but what i need, is a FULL guide to root and KitKat install.
I have no idea what i am doing so please make it as simple as possible.
If you have any tips as to other things i should install, include it in the guide.
Thanks to everyone who is willing to help.
Hurricanrana said:
Hi, so i have had my HTC Sensation XE for about 2-3 years right now. I have been thinking about rooting it and installing the Android 4.4 KitKat.
The problem is that there are tons of guides to root it, but what i need, is a FULL guide to root and KitKat install.
I have no idea what i am doing so please make it as simple as possible.
If you have any tips as to other things i should install, include it in the guide.
Thanks to everyone who is willing to help.
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Okay, first we need to establish that the Sensation and the Sensation XE are the same apart from the clock speed so you can install any Sensation ROM on the Sensation XE.
Here are the stages
1. Obtain S-OFF
2. Install custom recovery and backup
3. Install ROM
Before we start please buy a micro SD/retrive one for the phone, a length of bare wire/bare ended wire and download the HTC drivers for your device and Googles SDK, this will save time. Also download your chosen Sensation ROM and Sensation Recovery (CWM).
Also when I say "open CMD" I mean the one in you copied into your ADB file (See below)
Once the SDK is downloaded Un-Zip it in a folder on the root of your computers hard drive (Makes it easier) and find the folder with "adb.exe" in and copy the "CMD.exe" (Full, not shortcut) into the folder
Now connect your phone and enable USB debugging, also disable "Fast-Boot" (Not Fastboot). Now on your PC open CMD and type "adb devices", this should open a prompt on your phone about RSA keys, just accept it always so we can continue.
Create an account at http://www.htcdev.com/ ,they have instructions here as well, click unlock bootloader, get started and begin bootloader unlock. Now click yes on the message and proceed to unlock.
Now we know everything works
Follow this guide here to unlock bootloader, get S-OFF, install CWM and ROOT: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1864053
(I know it's a little confusing but it's simplified better than I could explain it)
Now your phone has CWM working and S-OFF with bootloader unlock.
Backup your phone in CWM and download your chosen ROM with Gapps (Google Apps) and copy it to your phone.
Boot into recovery using fastboot method (Volume + and - simultaneously with power button) and select recovery using volume + and power.
Now choose wipe/factory data and wipe cache, then install your ROM and Gapps using Install.zip
You should have a custom ROM and your phone now, if not I must explain HTC phones are more complicated than others.
Hope I could help and good luck
I hope there is still people on this mytouch forum lol? I need help rooting my mytouch 4g slide its on kitkat I looked around how to on kitkat first time tryna root. Also any help out there that can guide me to not brickin it or if other steps need to be takin because of kitkat?
Ive read 20+ pages so far and this is frustrating lol I want same rom just want to be perm rooted to be able to mount to sd card screenshot and use other rooted apps.
SOEBOMB said:
Ive read 20+ pages so far and this is frustrating lol I want same rom just want to be perm rooted to be able to mount to sd card screenshot and use other rooted apps.
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Did you lose superuser, or did the bootloader relock?
If it's the former, you could try this:
...you could try pushing su to the device with adb (depends on how you lost root):
Code:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/system /system
adb push su /system/xbin/
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
... with this file (extracted).
Source (with mount point changed)
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joel.maxuel said:
Did you lose superuser, or did the bootloader relock?
If it's the former, you could try this:
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Thanks fpr the reply I never had root nor have I rooted a phone noob here lol ive read also that kitkat needs to be downgraded.that true to root?
SOEBOMB said:
Thanks fpr the reply I never had root nor have I rooted a phone noob here lol ive read also that kitkat needs to be downgraded.that true to root?
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I don't think it's possible to be able to install a ROM without the bootloader unlocked (prerequisite for CWM, and in turn KitKat ROM). Unless you got the phone with KitKat (eBay special?) but no root (which would be weird for a seller to do), you must have lost root along the way (it can happen).
In either case, we are not talking about the bootloader. The way to check that though, is to turn on the device while holding the Vol-Dn button. This will take you into fastboot. If it says ** RELOCKED ** up top, then you're in trouble. If it says ** UNLOCKED ** or * JuoPunutbear *, it looks like you just need superuser reinstalled, and you don't need to downgrade for that.
To do this, download and install the adb binary and drivers (if you're a linux user, all you need to do is an 'apt-get install adb' or whatever your distro uses). Turn on the device normally, go into Developer under settings (may need to go into About phone first and tap Build Number 7 or 8 times for Developer menu to appear). Turn on USB debugging. Now connect a cable between your device and your PC. Fire up a command prompt on the PC (can be left open after installing ADB, as you want to be in the same folder as it) and type:
Code:
adb devices
If you get a device, and is listed as online, you are ready to enter the commands for the second part, in the order as they appear in my previous post.
If the first command does not work (as I cannot find the appropriate folder on my 10.1 distro), try:
Code:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p22 /system
Or to see if that folder exists for you first, try:
Code:
adb shell ls /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/
If you get a list of partitions, (including system) you should be good to proceed with that command. If not (by-name not found), use the above command. Hope this helps.
Ok looked im on android 2.3.4 and also looked at the boot loader things says locked and I did get it off ebay lmao good call. 1.45.0013 bootloader also
SOEBOMB said:
Ok looked im on android 2.3.4 and also looked at the boot loader things says locked and I did get it off ebay lmao good call. 1.45.0013 bootloader also
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Okay, so that's Gingerbread, not KitKat.
I used this guide when I did mine (second pin down in the MT4GS Developer forum):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801106
jjbz said:
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
1. INSTALL HTC DRIVERS ON YOUR PC.
2. INSTALL ADB AND FASTBOOT ON YOUR PC.
3. REGISTER AT HTC DEV.
4. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER THROUGH HTC DEV.
5. INSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY.
6. ROOT YOUR DEVICE.
7. USE JUOPUNUTBEAR TO GAIN S-OFF (OPTIONAL).
-PREREQUISITES-
Before getting started, please visit the MT4GS Compendium and read over Section One to learn the XDA Lingo. You really need to know this stuff if you’re going to tinker with the MT4GS.
Also, all information in the guide assumes you are using a Windows PC and a MT4GS with the STOCK ROM AND HBOOT-1.45.0013. If you are not on the Stock ROM, please use Blue6IX’s post “How-To: Restore to Stock.” Be sure to use the latest OTA (1.63.531.2). Once you're all set, let’s begin, shall we?
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. You assume all risks associated with modifying your phone.
-1. INSTALL HTC DRIVERS ON YOUR PC.-
Install the HTC Drivers on your PC from here.
Before connecting your phone, make sure USB Debugging is enabled (Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging).
Tip: to save time later, turn off your phone, hold down Power & Volume Down simultaneously until you reach the bootloader. Use the volume buttons to navigate to FASTBOOT and select it with the power button. Connect your phone via USB and the bootloader should now say FASTBOOT USB mode. Allow your PC to install the required drivers automatically. It may take a few minutes for your PC to search for and install drivers, so be patient.
-2. INSTALL ADB AND FASTBOOT ON YOUR PC.-
Installing ADB and fastboot on your PC is easy. Follow this guide and you’re good to go. To confirm that you have successfully installed ADB and fastboot, connect phone (with USB Debugging enabled) to PC via USB, open command prompt, and type “adb devices”. Your device ID number should be listed. Here are some useful commands for ADB and fastboot.
-3. REGISTER AT HTC DEV.-
Self-explanatory. Visit HTCDev.com and sign up with a valid e-mail address, as you’ll be receiving your Unlock_code.bin from HTC through this e-mail. Use an alternate browser such as IE, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox if HTC Dev doesn’t play nice with your current browser of choice. Personally, I had to switch between Chrome and Firefox to get the HTC Dev website to cooperate.
-4. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER THROUGH HTC DEV.-
Make sure you’re logged in to HTC Dev and follow on-screen instructions to unlock bootloader. FYI, our device is listed as “myTouch 4G Slide (T-Mobile US)”. You can skip HTC’s instructions until step 5 since they're just telling you how to install ADB and fastboot, but you should already have ADB and fastboot installed .
After you finish unlocking the bootloader, the first line in your bootloader should read “*** UNLOCKED ***”.
-5. INSTALL A CUSTOM RECOVERY.-
Download official ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7 from the ROM Manager website or download another custom recovery from the MT4GS Development section. For instruction purposes, I will assume that you use official CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7. Save the img file to C:\.
Put your phone in bootloader FASTBOOT mode and connect to PC. Go to command prompt on PC and type “fastboot devices”. Once your device ID is listed, type “cd\” to get to “C:\” directory. Then type “fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-doubleshot.img”.
After fastboot finishes, disconnect your MT4GS, go into bootloader, and go to “RECOVERY.” You should now be in ClockworkMod Recovery 5.0.2.7. The first thing I would do in CWM Recovery is make a backup of your stock ROM for safe keeping.
NOTE: Use volume buttons or trackpad to navigate through CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7. Select items by pressing the trackball. Power button may make your screen go blank and Back button returns you to the previous menu.
-6. ROOT YOUR DEVICE.-
Now that you have a custom recovery, you can flash custom ROMs. These custom ROMs are already rooted with Superuser and binary files.
NOTE: If you are S-ON, installing a custom ICS ROM will require an extra step in fastboot. You will have to extract the “boot.img” from the ROM and flash it with fastboot after installing the ROM in CWM recovery. More information from Limewirelord.
HOWEVER, if you want to root the STOCK ROM and/or continue to step 7 to achieve JuopunutBear S-OFF, you’ll have to root the device yourself. This is very simple. Download Superuser ZIP from androidsu.com/superuser. I can only recommend version 3.0.7 efgh because that is the only one I have tested, but newer versions may work.
Place the “Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed” on the ROOT of your SD card. Go to CWM Recovery and use “install zip from sdcard” to flash the Superuser zip. If installation aborts or fails the first time, try to flash the zip again until installation is complete. Reboot your phone and check in your apps to see if Superuser app is there. If so, congratulations, you have successfully rooted your stock MT4GS!
-7. USE JUOPUNUTBEAR TO GAIN S-OFF (OPTIONAL).-
Achieving S-OFF will make your life a lot easier if you want to flash custom ROMs, especially ICS ROMs. Follow instructions for JuopunutBear at unlimited.io and check out the JB S-OFF thread for other users’ experiences.
As I said before, if you are S-ON, flashing ICS ROMs will require an extra step in fastboot. You will have to extract the “boot.img” from the ROM and flash it with fastboot after installing the ROM in CWM recovery. More information from Limewirelord.
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For step two, you can use the adb binary I mentioned earlier. Same thing, different location.
As said above, you don't need to do step 7. If you are afraid of potenitally ruining your phone with the "wire trick" I wouldn't bother with the step, just keep in mind when you do put KitKat on your phone, you will have to extract the boot.img from the package, go into the bootloaders fastboot mode and run the following command (from your PC):
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
And you can apparently do this before or after (get CWM to reboot to bootloader) flashing with CWM (which you will need to upgrade to get KitKat) to avoid a bootloop. If that happens, pull the battery, reinsert, then power up into the bootloader (Pwr+Vol-Dn keys).
Ok bud thanks for all ur help so far I just have a few questions sorry 14 hr days dnt help me check in lol. Question 1 if I don't have kitkat y can't.I move apps to my sd card? Question 2 do I need to downgrade. Anything to root? Question 3 y can't I save apps on my sd?
SOEBOMB said:
Ok bud thanks for all ur help so far I just have a few questions sorry 14 hr days dnt help me check in lol. Question 1 if I don't have kitkat y can't.I move apps to my sd card? Question 2 do I need to downgrade. Anything to root? Question 3 y can't I save apps on my sd?
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...and multitasking makes my responses to the point. I have answered them as they were asked.
1. I cannot remember what stock ROM offered at this point, if they had a Move apps to SD option
2. If your Android Version is truly 2.3.4 then there is nothing to downgrade to. You are on stock Gingerbread. Had your version been 4.4.2 (or anything 4.4), then I can safely say that is KitKat. You will need to root to change that situation.
3. I don't know. As mentioned above, I didn't stay on stock ROM long enough to discover Apps to SD. Have used Link2SD since then, but not in that time frame. Sorry.
joel.maxuel said:
...and multitasking makes my responses to the point. I have answered them as they were asked.
1. I cannot remember what stock ROM offered at this point, if they had a Move apps to SD option
2. If your Android Version is truly 2.3.4 then there is nothing to downgrade to. You are on stock Gingerbread. Had your version been 4.4.2 (or anything 4.4), then I can safely say that is KitKat. You will need to root to change that situation.
3. I don't know. As mentioned above, I didn't stay on stock ROM long enough to discover Apps to SD. Have used Link2SD since then, but not in that time frame. Sorry.
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Well ima gna try to root it with what u posted I feel a bit better knowing I dont have to donwgrade and all that etc. im gna follow the steps.hopefully ill be posting in a rooted device in the near future lol paperweights this rookie dnt need
Any other tips I should know?
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Any other tips I should know?
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Be sure to make a backup in Clockwork Mod or whatever custom recovery you install. This will give you the chance to rollback should you encounter any problems swapping to a custom rom.
Alandra said:
Be sure to make a backup in Clockwork Mod or whatever custom recovery you install. This will give you the chance to rollback should you encounter any problems swapping to a custom rom.
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Prolly not gna flash a rom should I still do a backup I read rooting clears ur whole phone is that true like sd card n all? I domt care for music n etc jus dnt wanna lose my sons photos off my sd
SOEBOMB said:
Prolly not gna flash a rom should I still do a backup I read rooting clears ur whole phone is that true like sd card n all? I domt care for music n etc jus dnt wanna lose my sons photos off my sd
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Unlocking the bootloader does, yes, wipe your /data partition, but that should be all (besides /cache). If you are concerned about it wiping your MicroSD as well, can always pull the card before getting to that step.
joel.maxuel said:
...and multitasking makes my responses to the point. I have answered them as they were asked.
1. I cannot remember what stock ROM offered at this point, if they had a Move apps to SD option
2. If your Android Version is truly 2.3.4 then there is nothing to downgrade to. You are on stock Gingerbread. Had your version been 4.4.2 (or anything 4.4), then I can safely say that is KitKat. You will need to root to change that situation.
3. I don't know. As mentioned above, I didn't stay on stock ROM long enough to discover Apps to SD. Have used Link2SD since then, but not in that time frame. Sorry.
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Default Read this before posting. MT4G Slide Compendium
The Almost Complete Compendium for MT4G Slide (Read This before Posting)
Note as of 12/22/2011 the ota update is not rootable (H boot 1.45.0013)
and s-off cannot be obtained. If you updated with s-off it is possible to revert back. Reference thread
Also, people who used HTC unlock and have s-on will have trouble flashing roms that are not gingerbread based.
so i read this on a link is it true i cant root?
SOEBOMB said:
Default Read this before posting. MT4G Slide Compendium
The Almost Complete Compendium for MT4G Slide (Read This before Posting)
Note as of 12/22/2011 the ota update is not rootable (H boot 1.45.0013)
and s-off cannot be obtained. If you updated with s-off it is possible to revert back. Reference thread
Also, people who used HTC unlock and have s-on will have trouble flashing roms that are not gingerbread based.
so i read this on a link is it true i cant root?
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My H-BOOT is 1.45 as well (1.45.1313 since I went S-OFF) and I had no problem rooting. Probably talking about outdated information, like when everyone rooted their phone with Revolutionary. Rooting is possible, S-OFF is possible (via JuopunutBear). And the last bit about trouble flashing ROMs has to do with having to flash the boot.img file as well because you are still S-ON (please see my earlier post about that).
SOEBOMB said:
Default Read this before posting. MT4G Slide Compendium
The Almost Complete Compendium for MT4G Slide (Read This before Posting)
Note as of 12/22/2011 the ota update is not rootable (H boot 1.45.0013)
and s-off cannot be obtained. If you updated with s-off it is possible to revert back. Reference thread
Also, people who used HTC unlock and have s-on will have trouble flashing roms that are not gingerbread based.
so i read this on a link is it true i cant root?
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I am also on H-Boot 1.45.0013 and have had no problems rooting and installing custom roms. I am still S-On, which has caused me no issues, but I simply have to use the method in this post to successfully flash a new rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22774848&postcount=1
s off toolkit
has anyone used this to root and s-off there mt4gs???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532809
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1696373
SOEBOMB said:
has anyone used this to root and s-off there mt4gs???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532809
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696373
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Cannot say I have. Mind you I'm a linux user so I avoid windows programs where I can.
The second link was broken. I fixed it in the quote. In regard to version 2.0 (first link), the download links have been pulled and the thread closed. Don't bother asking anyone for it. Version 1.0 appears to be still up, although by the looks of the screenshot and changelog, you would be better off following the guide. It's not that difficult.
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Superuser link appears dead. Here is a live one...
[Q&A] [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof
Q&A for [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
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xl VipeR lx said:
Method 1 was discovered by a noob - Dav22. Dazweeja came up with a simple ADB command. Skygear for working it in Terminal Emulator
Method 2 was discovered by sieempi (Links at the bottom), STRING: NOT FOUND workaround found by jackmonter5
Big thanks to xplod4202. Risked his Sensation to see if Methd 2 was safe for us all.
And The simple guide : xl Viper lx : I am simply doing what i do best. getting you a noobproof guide and also simplifying the adb/terminal code
All of us will take credit for the collaborating and making of this thread to help everyone unlock with no cost. What???.....Yes thats right......We broke the FTSE index by providing free unlocks! lol
Also 9 people who voted no in the poll, ad voted before we found method 2 which unlocks every sensation
METHOD 1 - USE THIS FIRST
The SIM-Unlock code location for some sensation's (NOT ALL) has been found and confirmed to work for the few users who tested it. Use method 1 below to find your unlock code
(Method 1 ADB guide in post 2 if you don't want to use Terminal Emulator or you just want to use ADB)
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation - Enable USB debugging in Settings > Application ->Development
-Terminal Emulator (Download free from the market) or click here to download and install into your phone
Your IMEI Number (Dial "*#06#" in phone keypad to get it)
GUIDE - Method 1
1. Download Terminal Emulator from the market if you havent already done so and Run it. This should bring you a blue screen. Full screen.
2. enter the command "SU".
3. Click allow when Super user pop up appears to give it root access. (If your keyboard disappears, keep hold of menu button to bring it back up)
4. enter the command "strings -n 8 /dev/block/mmcblk0p6"
5. This should give Output a bunch of numbers like in the screenshot! IF IT SAYS STRING: NOT FOUND MOVE TO POST 2 AND USE ADB!
6. The 8 digit number above your IMEI number is your unlock code. See post 2 on how to enter it.
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IF it only brings you a date above your IMEI. Then the unlock code is not present in your device. Move to Method 2
GUIDE - Method 2 - USE IF METHOD 1 FAILED!
Revolutionary achieved radio S-OFF for Sensation (among other devices) which means you can practically do whatever you want with your phone (like actually owning it). This means it makes it vulnerable to all sorts of schemes including sim-unlock. The following method is quite efficient and easy to do and can be done with the need for a computer!
Requirements:
-Rooted simlocked Sensation!
-Clockwork Recovery or Revolutionary Recovery - NEEDED FOR NANDROID BACKUP
-Titanium Backup (Download from the market if you don't have it) - YOU ONLY NEED THIS IF YOU DONT WANT TO OR CAN'T NANDROID BACKUP
WARNING!!!
Backup all your settings/apps/sms/network/APN/Data etc.
Using this method to unlock will wipe your data and apps too! (Factory Resets in other words)
But it's this method that actually resets some other things including your sim-lock status.
Guide - Method 2
1. MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP USING RECOVERY - (Completely switch off your phone, Press Volume down + Power button to get into bootloader, Volume down to recovery then press power button to get into Recovery. Volume down to "Backup and Restore" in recovery. Press Power to backup and your done!
(Make a backup in Titanium backup if you don't want to or can't nandroid backup. Menu > BAtch >Backup systems data + Apps with data)
2. Download PG58DIAG for the Sensation HERE or FROM MULTIUPLOAD
3. Copy the PG58DIAG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
4. Turn off your phone Fully and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post 2 on how to get to bootloader screen)
5. Press Volume Down to Enter DIAG - Place the phone horizontally when it asks you too. (Flat)
6. Press power button to select "Clean S58 Data
7. Press power again to "clean S58 Data".
8. POW - your unlocked! Try a SIM card from a different provider!
9. Delete the file from your SD Card (Delete PG58DIAG) and REBOOT!!
Your phone Will set up for the first time, go through it all till you get to your home screen
10. Go back into recovery and restore nandroid backup. same method as step 1 above. but instead of backup, you use restore feature
(Use Titanium Backup to restore if you used it to backup instead of Nandroid backup)(Menu > Batch > Restore System Data + Apps with user data)
Now you’re free to go! Bear in mind, though, in certain circumstances you will lose your data connectivity or network signal. You’ll just need to check your APN, network type etc. and re-enter them; Just run the nandroid restore to get everything back
Thanks to Dav22. for discovery of method 1
Dazweeja for his simple Code to find the unlock
sieempi for Method 2.
Thanks to Team Revolutionary for PG58DIAG and S-off
Don't forget to CLICK THANKS, VOTE and RATE if this guide worked for you.
don't forget to thank the above users too by clicking the links
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Sorry not working ,goes on bootloader see the file give me security error , bootlaoder Unlock et phone rooted
Dantheone said:
Sorry not working ,goes on bootloader see the file give me security error , bootlaoder Unlock et phone rooted
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are you on S-OFF?
if not you have to s-off first
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rzr86 said:
are you on S-OFF?
if not you have to s-off first
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hi yes S off , hard to do but done becose we have to do before to root the phone , first i unlock bootloader whit HTC webside , second put S off whit rootSensation and Controlbear and after rooting
Dantheone said:
hi yes S off , hard to do but done becose we have to do before to root the phone , first i unlock bootloader whit HTC webside , second put S off whit rootSensation and Controlbear and after rooting
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what is your hboot version?
hi hi
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what is your hboot version?
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hi hi Hboot 1.27.000 ,i try again OK and give error again Security fail Update fail reeboot ,see on phone Unlocked ,Pyramid PUT SHIP S-OFF RL HBoot 1.27.000 openADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131,eMMC-boot that what i see on my phone on bootloader mode
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hi hi Hboot 1.27.000 ,i try again OK and give error again Security fail Update fail reeboot ,see on phone Unlocked ,Pyramid PUT SHIP S-OFF RL HBoot 1.27.000 openADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131,eMMC-boot that what i see on my phone on bootloader mode
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You need to downgrade your hboot version to GB firmware in order to unlock
See the pages between 50-54 of the unlock thread on how to do it
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rzr86 said:
You need to downgrade your hboot version to GB firmware in order to unlock
See the pages between 50-54 of the unlock thread on how to do it
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hi thanks but where pages 50 -54 OK and what is GB firmware ,do U have link for
Dantheone said:
hi thanks but where pages 50 -54 OK and what is GB firmware
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GB-> gingerbread
See post #531
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107&page=54
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rzr86 said:
GB-> gingerbread
See post #531
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107&page=54
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hi i try all and nothing OK ,i want to install recovery put the zip file on sd card and reeboot on bootloader nothing tell no image found but i check before and all image was there ,****ing problem whit this phone , want to donwgrade de firmware from 1.27 to 1.17 for unlocking sim but nothing working i dont know what happen nows
Dantheone said:
hi i try all and nothing OK ,i want to install recovery put the zip file on sd card and reeboot on bootloader nothing tell no image found but i check before and all image was there ,****ing problem whit this phone , want to donwgrade de firmware from 1.27 to 1.17 for unlocking sim but nothing working i dont know what happen nows
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can you post what zip are you trying to flash from bootloader?
also what problem are you facing exactly with sim unlock?
post your bootloader details
hi
i try to mount PG58Img-cwm5020 to have recovery mode on my cell but not working OK i want to downgrade the firmware to unlock the sim but the phone refuse to do OK , i don't know have some flashing software like i have for my Sony Z2 or for my LG G3 i have too BUT don't see anything for HTC
Dantheone said:
i try to mount PG58Img-cwm5020 to have recovery mode on my cell but not working OK i want to downgrade the firmware to unlock the sim but the phone refuse to do OK , i don't know have some flashing software like i have for my Sony Z2 or for my LG G3 i have too BUT don't see anything for HTC
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You can flash recovery via fastboot command
The command is fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
rzr86 said:
You can flash recovery via fastboot command
The command is fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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how to be in fastboot ?? volume down + power if yes i do that and nothing OK sorry but if nothing working i gone put this phone on garbage that its sorry
Dantheone said:
how to be in fastboot ?? volume down + power if yes i do that and nothing OK sorry but if nothing working i gone put this phone on garbage that its sorry
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After that select fastboot from bootloader screen(your hboot screen should say fastboot usb)
Connect it to the pc and use the command
rzr86 said:
After that select fastboot from bootloader screen(your hboot screen should say fastboot usb)
Connect it to the pc and use the command
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ok i go on bootloader whit power +volume down OK i see fastboot choice ,recovery ,factory reset ,simlock and image crc OK i click on fastboot that shom me bootloader ,reboot ,reboot bootloader and power down nothing more Ok NO MORE choice on sorry , i don't understand this phone first time i have problem like that ,all i see here on XDA for this phone not working
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ok i go on bootloader whit power +volume down OK i see fastboot choice ,recovery ,factory reset ,simlock and image crc OK i click on fastboot that shom me bootloader ,reboot ,reboot bootloader and power down nothing more Ok NO MORE choice on sorry , i don't understand this phone first time i have problem like that ,all i see here on XDA for this phone not working
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when you click fastboot did you connect it to the pc?
if yes did it show you fastboot usb?
by the way do you have sdk tools installed?(adb,fastboot)
also what os do you have on your pc?
and post the PG58Img-cwm5020 here pls
rzr86 said:
when you click fastboot did you connect it to the pc?
if yes did it show you fastboot usb?
by the way do you have sdk tools installed?(adb,fastboot)
also what os do you have on your pc?
and post the PG58Img-cwm5020 here pls
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hi hi yes yes SDK driver for the old to the new Android install in my PC ok i use IT for my sony and my LG G3 too ok and i got recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img ,that the one is good and YES i see fastboot USB when i plug it on my pcand i got too TWRP-2.8.5.0 pyramid image which one the good one
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hi hi yes yes SDK driver for the old to the new Android install in my PC ok i use IT for my sony and my LG G3 too ok and i got recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.9-pyramid.img ,that the one is good and YES i see fastboot USB when i plug it on my pcand i got too TWRP-2.8.5.0 pyramid image which one the good one
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i suggest to change to 4ext recovery
because it has been reported some issues with some versions of TWRP
rzr86 said:
i suggest to change to 4ext recovery
because it has been reported some issues with some versions of TWRP
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ok i try 3 time to flash whit fasboot your 4Ext recovery and my phone freeze on recovery mode i have to remove battery to recovery it and the .apk version is not free and TRWP RECOVERY fla**** no problem working but failed to flash pgd581 1.17 to downgrade my phone to unlock it