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[Solved] [Q] New TF300T user unlock/recovery/root (only HTC exerience)

What do I have to do to install a custom recovery and get root?
Where do I get the ASUS specific drivers for all of normal, recovery
and boot-loader modes, for adb, fastboot and 'disk drive'?
I can use ADB and fastboot SDK utilities from the Win7 console prompt.
the appropriate dll's and exe's are in windows path.
Are there special things to do like HTC's hboot unlock procedure?
I saw an apk file on ASUS's website for unlock, how does that work?
I found 1-click root script that is supposed to install an CWM
custom recovery and get root for you. Do I need to do anything prior
to running that to unlock the boot loader, so it will accept the fastboot
commands? Besides setting usb debug and any allowing any apk?
I don't know how to interact with the ASUS boot loader for
loading updates. For HTC I only needed a specially named zip
file on the root of the ext sd card and push buttons to start
the process. Is it similar? :fingers-crossed:

Try reading this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227

All of your questions and answers have been posted a long time ago and is readily available for your reading enjoyment. At least make an attempt to research on your own. Reading is your friend....
Sent from my SGH-I777 using Tapatalk 2

OK -- RTFM *sigh*
Can I flash cwm via fastboot w/o unlocking? I just want to root
to be able to run Titanium backup and Root Explorer tools.
Stock ROM is fine, only need cwm to get root.
The device was purchased a few days ago, (waiting for it
to arrive), so its probably .29 or .30 from factory.
I discussed the issues with ASUS and they kept reading
the text of the warning message about unlocking
instead telling me how / what to do to root.
If I understood correctly, after turning off 'fast boot'
and turning on 'USB debugging', I should be able to get the
stock boot loader into fastboot USB mode following the power on
volume button presses, then use fastboot flash recovery to
store the cwm recovery.img in the recovery partition.
I'm unsure what it is that unlock boot loader apk actually does ?
With HTC it was the hboot software version that determined
if fastboot commands were accepted. Perhaps when I actually
have the device, I'll understand better.
With that done, flash the root-signed.zip from cwm to root?

Cavsoldier already advised you to do your own research. All your questions have been answered, both for your first post and your second.
I'm not entirely sure why you seem so determined to flash CWM for root. They are completely unrelated. You only flash CWM when you unlock the bootloader. You do not have to unlock your bootloader to root the device. Just use this thread.
Also not sure why you're asking Asus how to root their product. That's a big no no. Companies don't like when you root their products. Even if the CSR knows how to root the device, they're not allowed to tell you. They'll just read from a script like they did to you.
Honestly, I'm not sure why I'm bothering to answer this. All the info you could possibly need is in the thread that was linked in the second post. All of it, for every question you've asked in both of your posts in this thread. Anything root or ROM related is in that thread. It links to several rooting methods, most of which do not require CWM, let alone an unlocked bootloader. So, basically, why haven't you clicked the link in the second post? Do it.

*sigh* sorry for being dumb
Alright -- I admit I couldn't find the search forum
button on the phone interface. After I looked via a
laptop (so I had the desktop view) it was where I
thought it was.
In any case, I found the utility script debugfs-root-v1.8
which uses all adb commands so it doesn't need to be able
to run fastboot boot loader commands. It looked like the
tricky stuff was being run on the tablet via adb shell
commands and adb control commands. If I understood
it, it leaves the tablet rooted without unlocking the boot
loader. So if I can live without nandroid backups, I can just
leave the OEM stock recovery alone.
Is there more to unrooting than removing superuser.apk
and restoring the stock su?
Would installing the current official firmware work
similar to HTC's RUU's and replace everything?

fuzzynco said:
*snipped*
Is there more to unrooting than removing superuser.apk
and restoring the stock su?
Would installing the current official firmware work
similar to HTC's RUU's and replace everything?
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To unroot, there's an option in superuser. Installing the new firmware will not wipe data.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk 2 Beta-5

Thank you.....:good:

[Q] [Solved] Noob Root Questions - Seeking Guidance

Hello all,
I know everyone hates people who post without searching the forums first, but I did and I am still very lost on what all I need to do to root my device and get going flashing ROMs with the new 2.20 Root Method.
I have used this thread to get me started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684382&highlight=root+guide) and I have already downloaded Android SDK from google + Platform-tools + Google USB Driver but I don't want to get going on root because in the instructions from 2.20 Root it states:
10. After unlocking the bootloader, you can flash a custom recovery partition via fastboot, boot into recovery mode, and use a recovery ADB shell or install from an update.zip to install Superuser and su (I do not provide support for custom recoveries, but this is a straightforward process that other people can help with).
I have searched the above linked thread and cannot determine how to generate a custom recovery partition (unless I did when I used the command "adb -backup all" in the platform-tools folder of the Android SDK..Furthermore, I do not know what "Superuser and su" is referencing.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I dont mind doing the reading myself but I have gotten bogged down in the details. Basically, I want to save all of you the trouble of another noob who has bricked their phone because they didn't do their homework. Thanks all for your help!

TheEmpyre said:
Hello all,
I know everyone hates people who post without searching the forums first, but I did and I am still very lost on what all I need to do to root my device and get going flashing ROMs with the new 2.20 Root Method.
I have used this thread to get me started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684382&highlight=root+guide) and I have already downloaded Android SDK from google + Platform-tools + Google USB Driver but I don't want to get going on root because in the instructions from 2.20 Root it states:
10. After unlocking the bootloader, you can flash a custom recovery partition via fastboot, boot into recovery mode, and use a recovery ADB shell or install from an update.zip to install Superuser and su (I do not provide support for custom recoveries, but this is a straightforward process that other people can help with).
I have searched the above linked thread and cannot determine how to generate a custom recovery partition (unless I did when I used the command "adb -backup all" in the platform-tools folder of the Android SDK..Furthermore, I do not know what "Superuser and su" is referencing.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I dont mind doing the reading myself but I have gotten bogged down in the details. Basically, I want to save all of you the trouble of another noob who has bricked their phone because they didn't do their homework. Thanks all for your help!
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I second this request. I feel like there are loads of helpful threads but after searching for a long time I don't see anything that leads someone new to Android rooting from stock 2.2 to having something like CM10 on their device. All of the write-ups I've found assume more experience than I have. Is there a general guide somewhere that I'm missing? Maybe something that explains rooting, backing up, flashing, etc. from start to finish where we can replace "this is where you root your device" with the new rooting method? I'm assuming it's out there but I can't seem to find it anywhere.

TheEmpyre said:
I have searched the above linked thread and cannot determine how to generate a custom recovery partition
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You don't need to "generate" anything, not sure where you got that terminology from. Just install Goomanager from the Play Store and use that to install TWRP recovery.
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TheEmpyre said:
Furthermore, I do not know what "Superuser and su" is referencing.
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In plain terms a superuser = a root user. But when discussed here, it usually references the app that manages what other apps have root access.
Superuser is required to perform root functions.
You can obtain the app various ways, all discussed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1954361

TheEmpyre said:
Hello all,
I know everyone hates people who post without searching the forums first, but I did and I am still very lost on what all I need to do to root my device and get going flashing ROMs with the new 2.20 Root Method.
I have used this thread to get me started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684382&highlight=root+guide) and I have already downloaded Android SDK from google + Platform-tools + Google USB Driver but I don't want to get going on root because in the instructions from 2.20 Root it states:
10. After unlocking the bootloader, you can flash a custom recovery partition via fastboot, boot into recovery mode, and use a recovery ADB shell or install from an update.zip to install Superuser and su (I do not provide support for custom recoveries, but this is a straightforward process that other people can help with).
I have searched the above linked thread and cannot determine how to generate a custom recovery partition (unless I did when I used the command "adb -backup all" in the platform-tools folder of the Android SDK..Furthermore, I do not know what "Superuser and su" is referencing.
If anyone could point me in the right direction, I dont mind doing the reading myself but I have gotten bogged down in the details. Basically, I want to save all of you the trouble of another noob who has bricked their phone because they didn't do their homework. Thanks all for your help!
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ctennenh said:
I second this request. I feel like there are loads of helpful threads but after searching for a long time I don't see anything that leads someone new to Android rooting from stock 2.2 to having something like CM10 on their device. All of the write-ups I've found assume more experience than I have. Is there a general guide somewhere that I'm missing? Maybe something that explains rooting, backing up, flashing, etc. from start to finish where we can replace "this is where you root your device" with the new rooting method? I'm assuming it's out there but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
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They are many simple tutorials for rooting but do not know why you guys having hard time. Ok here is
1) You got Android SDK from google + Platform-tools + Google USB Driver -
2) Only for windows - Download htc sync ( It will install necessary htc drivers) - Link
3) Just to check if htc drivers installed properly , open "C:\android-sdk\platform-tools" ( Or folder where adb and fastboot exists) then "Press shift + right click and select "Open command window here" ( open command prompt and cd "folder where adb and fastboot exists).
4) In command window type " adb devices" and see output - If you get output then htc drivers installed properly.
You can skip step 3 and step 4 - These steps are only for verification
5) Goto [ROOT] HTC One X AT&T 2.20 Firmware - X-Factor root exploit and follow the instructions there.
6) Once you successfully root your device using above exploit then goto - [How To] Flash Custom recovery and ROMS after 2.20 root complete the steps to flash custom recovery and if you want to flash ROMS
7) To unlock BOOT LOADER use this link - [INDEX] AT&T/ROGERS One X Resources Compilation Roll-Up , follow the instructions under " BOOTLOADER UNLOCK, SUPER CID, AND S-OFF"
You can also goto this link - [ROOT][2.20] One XL Bootloader unlock & Root guide By XsMagical - Very nice tutorial, if you find above links difficult to follow
Note* : During exploit or flashing recovery they talk about using fastboot commands, In order to execute them you need goto C:\android-sdk\platform-tools" ( Or folder where adb and fastboot exists) then "Press shift + right click and select "Open command window here" ( open command prompt and cd "folder where adb and fastboot exists) and then execute the commands ..
Advice - Do not flash any roms apart from xda

Thank you, abhipati. I haven't seen any simple tutorials that are complete. Everything seems to assume the user knows how to do something mentioned in another thread, which in turn seems to assume something else. Your post seems like a very clear start-to-finish explanation. Maybe it should be made into a stickie in Q&A. I can surely handle step 1 but maybe that could be explained (or at least a link added to an appropriate thread).
If all this is out there somewhere already then I certainly didn't know where to find it. I appreciate your help.

ctennenh said:
Thank you, abhipati. I haven't seen any simple tutorials that are complete. Everything seems to assume the user knows how to do something mentioned in another thread, which in turn seems to assume something else. Your post seems like a very clear start-to-finish explanation. Maybe it should be made into a stickie in Q&A. I can surely handle step 1 but maybe that could be explained (or at least a link added to an appropriate thread).
If all this is out there somewhere already then I certainly didn't know where to find it. I appreciate your help.
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No problem.
Regarding step 1)
1) Download Android SDK from here {For Windows}
2) Download java you need it - here

Thank you all for helping gather some resources for me that I know are up to date etc. - Thankfully I do know a few unix commands so that I can navigate the command prompt aspects...I'm sure these threads get annoying so thank you very much for getting a new-to-root user up and running. I'll try this all later this evening and throw an update to let you all know how it goes -- hopefully no "bricked my phone" thread in the future

Excellent I have successfully unlocked my bootloader and achieved perm-root! Now on to flashing roms and I have some questions:
1) I have read GuyIncognito's instructions here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952076) on Flashing ROMs and how to go about doing that and i fully understand the process but I want to confirm (Yes I Have TWRP recovery installed and running) I only need to extract the boot.img out of the winRAR file of the ROM that I downloaded? (CM10 seems to be popular so I'm starting with that as my first ROM) There are so many other files in the package and I'm wondering why do you only need the boot.img file to be present with your adb and fastboot files from the google dev SDK -- the boot.img is only 5 MB and I can hardly believe that it constitutes the whole OS?
2) How do I go about installing gapps after I have flashed my ROM? I have downloaded Gapps so I have the file...do I place it in my SD Card and then enter recovery to install it? or Do have to use adb to flash it
Edit: I also have Superuser app on my stock ROM right now
Any further help is much appreciated, thank you very much.

Boot.img is technically just the kernel, it's the heart of the OS you are installing. Once extracted, rezip rom. Flash boot.img first using fastboot command prompt. Then flash the Rom itself that you rezipped through twrp
You can easily just flash gapps through twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

InflatedTitan said:
Boot.img is technically just the kernel, it's the heart of the OS you are installing. Once extracted, rezip rom. Flash boot.img first using fastboot command prompt. Then flash the Rom itself that you rezipped through twrp
You can easily just flash gapps through twrp.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium
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Thanks for the reply, the community on XDA kicks a$$, doing some additional reading just plz tell me if I understand this correctly...
1) Copy CM10 zip and Gapps zip into phone storage
2) Follow GuyIncognito's instructions on flashing boot.img
3) Boot into recovery AFTER Flashing boot.img
4) Select "Install" in TWRP
5) Install CM10 zip First
6) Install Gapps zip next
7) Reboot
8) profit?

TheEmpyre said:
Excellent I have successfully unlocked my bootloader and achieved perm-root! Now on to flashing roms and I have some questions:
1) I have read GuyIncognito's instructions here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952076) on Flashing ROMs and how to go about doing that and i fully understand the process but I want to confirm (Yes I Have TWRP recovery installed and running) I only need to extract the boot.img out of the winRAR file of the ROM that I downloaded? (CM10 seems to be popular so I'm starting with that as my first ROM) There are so many other files in the package and I'm wondering why do you only need the boot.img file to be present with your adb and fastboot files from the google dev SDK -- the boot.img is only 5 MB and I can hardly believe that it constitutes the whole OS?
2) How do I go about installing gapps after I have flashed my ROM? I have downloaded Gapps so I have the file...do I place it in my SD Card and then enter recovery to install it? or Do have to use adb to flash it
Edit: I also have Superuser app on my stock ROM right now
Any further help is much appreciated, thank you very much.
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follow his instructions and you'll be fine
flash the boot.img in flashboot, reboot in recovery, flash your nameofrom.zip, flash your gapps pkg just like the rom (on your sd card), enjoy...
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TheEmpyre said:
Thanks for the reply, the community on XDA kicks a$$, doing some additional reading just plz tell me if I understand this correctly...
1) Copy CM10 zip and Gapps zip into phone storage
2) Follow GuyIncognito's instructions on flashing boot.img
3) Boot into recovery AFTER Flashing boot.img
4) Select "Install" in TWRP
5) Install CM10 zip First
6) Install Gapps zip next
7) Reboot
8) profit?
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yes that;s correct you may wanna backup your sd card 1st as well and do a full wipe before flashing the rom.

Just in case your not familiar with fastboot, the command is fastboot flash boot boot.img
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

Crappyvate said:
follow his instructions and you'll be fine
flash the boot.img in flashboot, reboot in recovery, flash your nameofrom.zip, flash your gapps pkg just like the rom (on your sd card), enjoy...
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By Flash do you mean using TWRP recovery "install" feature and selecting the CM10.zip I have in my SD Card, and gapps? Just making sure I dont have to do it via command prompt cuz then I may have to do some additional reading
Edit: Just saw you all beat me to it, thanks all, will get back to you after I am running a ROM *crossfingers*

TheEmpyre said:
By Flash do you mean using TWRP recovery "install" feature and selecting the CM10.zip I have in my SD Card, and gapps? Just making sure I dont have to do it via command prompt cuz then I may have to do some additional reading
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yes install. you dont need to do it from command prompt, additional reading is always good
even though it was put together a while back this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1678308 is a very good guide and covers a lot of things of course you should absolutely start here in redpoint indispensable guide to all the resources available to one xl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
happy flashing

Alright Looks like I successfully flashed CM10! I flashed gapps with it at the same time but I have run into a problem -- It keeps telling me that all these gapps processes have failed and I have no access to a keyboard! Do I have to reflash gapps?

Hmm ok I think I messed up here....
My phone was essentially non-functional with CM10 -- Nothing worked and it took me a while to navigate to enable USB Debugging on the given mod. One I enabled USB Debugging in CM10 I ran the following:
adb reboot recovery
Once I was in recovery, I Restored a backup of my device that I made BEFORE I obtained permanent root via the toolkit as it was recommended during this time to make a recovery.
Recovery worked successfully, now after reboot it hangs on the HTC screen and then goes black, then reboots again, and again, and again...
I haven't been able to use the volume down + power button to even get back into the bootloader.....hopefully I am not screwed here...Any suggestions?

TheEmpyre said:
Hmm ok I think I messed up here....
My phone was essentially non-functional with CM10 -- Nothing worked and it took me a while to navigate to enable USB Debugging on the given mod. One I enabled USB Debugging in CM10 I ran the following:
adb reboot recovery
Once I was in recovery, I Restored a backup of my device that I made BEFORE I obtained permanent root via the toolkit as it was recommended during this time to make a recovery.
Recovery worked successfully, now after reboot it hangs on the HTC screen and then goes black, then reboots again, and again, and again...
I haven't been able to use the volume down + power button to even get back into the bootloader.....hopefully I am not screwed here...Any suggestions?
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I think u need to flash that backups boot IMG

omario8484 said:
I think u need to flash that backups boot IMG
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Yes that would make sense, but the problem is A) How do I access that backup's .img file? B) How can I enter bootloader again? It won't let me using Power+Vol Down, no matter how long I hold it for --- unless I need to hold it longer?

You have to hold it till the buttons flash and goes black... Hold for about 2-3 more seconds and release the power button, but keep the volume down held until you get to a white hboot screen. (it'll have three skating droids)
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InflatedTitan said:
You have to hold it till the buttons flash and goes black... Hold for about 2-3 more seconds and release the power button, but keep the volume down held until you get to a white hboot screen. (it'll have three skating droids)
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium
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Ok got it, did a factory reset then re-flashed CM10 boot.img...Flashed CM10 BY ITSELF this time, without doing gapps at the same time, rebooted into recovery after CM10 rolled up, then flashed gapps alone, everything is working smoothly! Now, time to restore my apps
Panicked momentarily, but now I'm back at it.
THANK YOU EVERYONE! Huge ups to all of you for helping a noob find his way

Downgrade to lower version to use revolution

Im trying to get my desire s downgraded, rooted and be able to install a custom rom on it. I have searched and tried all guides on here but none of them seem to work anymore there are always files missing, web sites down or just things out of date I already have a gold card on my memory card.
I cant use revolution as my version is too high and needs to be downgraded can someone help me plz with the files or destination of them thanks.

Re. Downgrade....
Hallo...I am attaching zip with the files i`ve downloaded someday long ago,
,there is also file without extension which you can open wirh any text editor-
- it is description i`ve got from the original thread about the downgrading procedure..
I hope this is all you need to proceed to tthe fruitful end...
Good luck
And one more thing, those files were ment for versions lower than ics
so if you are running ics, they might be useless...No harm in trying though
Edit. I do not have the ruu but there is a beautifull thread in development section:
INDEX of ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
you can find many answers there ...

This is one of the few sites that you can still get the RUUs http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...-stock-roms&catid=65:htc-downloads&Itemid=107
Intel Inside: The world's most widely used warning label. - Jim Hooper.

jugg1es said:
This is one of the few sites that you can still get the RUUs http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...-stock-roms&catid=65:htc-downloads&Itemid=107
Intel Inside: The world's most widely used warning label. - Jim Hooper.
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My phone is branded to o2 but unlocked do i have to get a o2 ruu it will be used on tmobile when done but i don't want any branding on it. Sorry used to my sgs3 this is so different
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

--> please notice: if you have a branded device, use a branded RUU to downgrade!
I strongly encourage you to read full tutorial first
Our desire s -> development-> Index, roms, recoveries...
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got an issue already the first line adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp adb is saying cannot stat zergrush no such file or directory I have cd to the folder its in. ?????
got past that line now stuck at adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
now

Re: downgrade...
torres76 said:
got an issue already the first line adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp adb is saying cannot stat zergrush no such file or directory I have cd to the folder its in. ?????
got past that line now stuck at adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
now
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are you rooted- if so then after adb shell you shall press enter
,and if you see a $ sign, type su
then in your device superuser app will ask you for superuser rights for the shell-
you grant it there
then in the terminal the sign should change to #
then you are ready for chmod 777[space]/data/local/....
Edit:
after you`l have succeded this procedure to the very end and have rebooted the device succesfuly!!
to flash ruu you need to relock your bootloader( you know this)
fastboot oem lock
I you are stuck along the way then write again- better be safe than sorry

asgardr said:
are you rooted- if so then after adb shell you shall press enter
,and if you see a $ sign, type su
then in your device superuser app will ask you for superuser rights for the shell-
you grant it there
then in the terminal the sign should change to #
then you are ready for chmod 777[space]/data/local/....
Edit:
after you`l have succeded this procedure to the very end and have rebooted the device succesfuly!!
to flash ruu you need to relock your bootloader( you know this)
fastboot oem lock
I you are stuck along the way then write again- better be safe than sorry
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no im not rooted need to downgrade first don't I, seriously doing this is so hard so many different things to try it is confusing.

but you are unlocked aren`t you- by htc dev?
if this is so now it is time to get the recovery for saga,
flash it from fastboot fastboot flash recovery recovery.img...
then you ought to get superuser zip for saga and flash it from your newly installed recovery
and then your live with downgrading will be much easier
Edit: in the attachment yoou have
1. recovery.img flash from fastboot,,, fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
2. superuser.zip flash from recovery
any doubts? write...

torres76 said:
no im not rooted need to downgrade first don't I, seriously doing this is so hard so many different things to try it is confusing.
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im not unlocked from htcdev registered but got no email so cant use the site 8-(

Re. Downgrade....
hoooo... pull the horses... when i read my post, it looks bit chaotic,
let us organise it ....
first:
you said before that you are unlocked- if that is true then either by htc dev or your device is natively
opened by manufacturer..either way you can flash recovery and root your phone.
Second:
if the first line in your bootloader(phone off then symultanously pressing power and volume down)
states >> locked<< then your phone is in an untouched state- stock
Third:
if your device is stock, and unrooted, without custom recovery
then the files from the downgrade zip are needed,
- zerg rush which is an exploit that lets us get temporary root for the shell,
and it is gone after you reboot the phone.
- misc_version that lets us change-or fool the phone about the software version that we have on board
Now, there is much more to it but.... see first what you can do with what you know already

asgardr said:
hoooo... pull the horses... when i read my post, it looks bit chaotic,
let us organise it ....
first:
you said before that you are unlocked- if that is true then either by htc dev or your device is natively
opened by manufacturer..either way you can flash recovery and root your phone.
Second:
if the first line in your bootloader(phone off then symultanously pressing power and volume down)
states >> locked<< then your phone is in an untouched state- stock
Third:
if your device is stock, and unrooted, without custom recovery
then the files from the downgrade zip are needed,
- zerg rush which is an exploit that lets us get temporary root for the shell,
and it is gone after you reboot the phone.
- misc_version that lets us change-or fool the phone about the software version that we have on board
Now, there is much more to it but.... see first what you can do with what you know already
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Thanks mate I am now unlocked through htcdev had to reregister now everything is completed, so next step root ???? correct

Re: downgrade...
torres76 said:
im not unlocked from htcdev registered but got no email so cant use the site 8-(
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I am not in your skin so it is realy difficult for me to advise you
either way but:
you can try again htc dev (or wait for email from them-check if you`ve followed their procedure to the letter)
procedure that is easier for all of us with less expearience
you can try to downgrade and s-off with another procedure- which is more difficult but works for many people,
have to decide yourself
I am s-on again- with an unlocked bootloader, because i am comfortable with it- not need s-off for now really,
but can speak only for myself

asgardr said:
I am not in your skin so it is realy bifficult for me to advise youeither way but:
you can try again htc dev (or wait for email from them-check if you`ve followed their procedure to the letter)
procedure that is easier for all of us with less expearience
you can try to downgrade and s-off with another procedure- which is more difficult but works for many people,
have to decide yourself
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you didn't read my last message I am now unlocked via htcdev, but still have problems when trying to run the adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_versionnow command it says permission denied is it because im not rooted ???

torres76 said:
Thanks mate I am now unlocked through htcdev had to reregister now everything is completed, so next step root ???? correct
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Recovery first from fastboot
then root from recovery
congrats

asgardr said:
Recovery first from fastboot
then root from recovery
congrats
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I rooted with oneclickroot what now
adb shell is showing # not $ now so all good now how too downgrade

Re. Downgrade....
torres76 said:
I rooted with oneclickroot what now
adb shell is showing # not $ now so all good now how too downgrade
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1. if i were you I`d flash recovery from fastboot-just in case- you`l need it anyway
2. make backup of your curent rom -from recovery-just in case something goes wrong
3. try if the root remains after reboot- if not- then flash su (you`ll find in the second attachment) from recovery
4.push misc_version and do the rest of downgrade procedure to the letter
5.make sure you have the right ruu after you have lowered your software version number- run it and wait till it finishes
6. keep the unlock token from htc in a safe place- just in case
7. go to the revolutionary site, download the needed program and follow their procedure to remove
s-on
8. should also flash eng. hboot(should br extremely carefull with that-get as much info as you can) but it may be later
9. choose custom or stock ROOTED rom you want to flash- and flash it
10. enjoy your free saga
Steps: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10- important
8- best get some info and confidance first before you do it
Seems to much- i know- but it isn`t... remember: rush is the bad advisor
Edit:
almost forgotten: between step 4 and 5
to flash ruu you must relock bootloader- this is important
command fastboot oem lock
check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919

torres76 said:
im not unlocked from htcdev registered but got no email so cant use the site 8-(
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u search in the spam folder? i had the same problem

zgabi28 said:
u search in the spam folder? i had the same problem
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yeah I did mate cheers it wasn't there I reregistered. cant wait to get my sgs3 back

asgardr said:
1. if i were you I`d flash recovery from fastboot-just in case- you`l need it anyway
2. make backup of your curent rom -from recovery-just in case something goes wrong
3. try if the root remains after reboot- if not- then flash su (you`ll find in the second attachment) from recovery
4.push misc_version and do the rest of downgrade procedure to the letter
5.make sure you have the right ruu after you have lowered your software version number- run it and wait till it finishes
6. keep the unlock token from htc in a safe place- just in case
7. go to the revolutionary site, download the needed program and follow their procedure to remove
s-on
8. should also flash eng. hboot(should br extremely carefull with that-get as much info as you can) but it may be later
9. choose custom or stock ROOTED rom you want to flash- and flash it
10. enjoy your free saga
Steps: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10- important
8- best get some info and confidance first before you do it
Seems to much- i know- but it isn`t... remember: rush is the bad advisor
Edit:
almost forgotten: between step 4 and 5
to flash ruu you must relock bootloader- this is important
command fastboot oem lock
check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919
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hey mate good so far just need to install the engineers hboot do you have it

How to apply OTA update on Rooted At&t One X

Hi,
I have this AT&T one x, (I m using on NON AT&T network), so cant have an ota update.
Looking at few forums, downloaded the OTA version on XDA (631 Mb)
Saw people writing, that just rename the file to update.zip and then go to recovery and choose install from internal memory.
That dint work for me.
Error: not able to mount sd mem
Then few people wrote to choose install from external mem.
That dint work either.
Error: not able to mount sd mem
Then saw few people saying that I need to root my device and unlock bootloader.
I dint that, and tried from bootlaoder to install from zip.
That also dint work.
Now saw, I few wrote that i need to be S - OFF.
Which I tried doing it, but i m not able to do s-off for myself.
Pls pls pls.... can any of you EXPERTs out here help me.
Waited like for AT&T to release the update, now when it is out, i m not able to make it through.
Your step by step instruction would be highly appreciable.

Be aware, that if you have the AT&T version, and you are rooted, then you probably have SuperCID (in fact, you must have SuperCID, unless it was already changed back). If you have SuperCID you must S-off (or return to the AT&T CID) before applying the OTA, or you will brick your phone!
I am not all that familiar with the process to install using OTA.zip (and haven't done it myself), but it was discussed in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180408
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701460

redpoint73 said:
Be aware, that if you have the AT&T version, and you are rooted, then you probably have SuperCID (in fact, you must have SuperCID, unless it was already changed back). If you have SuperCID you must S-off (or return to the AT&T CID) before applying the OTA, or you will brick your phone!
I am not all that familiar with the process to install using OTA.zip (and haven't done it myself), but it was discussed in these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180408
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1701460
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How to S Off ATT HOX???
Thats the big question.
I have rooted my phone through one click TWRP Toolkit.

abhishek jain said:
How to S Off ATT HOX???
Thats the big question.
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No, that is a very small question. Or at least a very easy one to answer.
Take 5 minutes to look around before asking "big" questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2136172

If you would read my first post, I have already posted that I tried doing that was not able to do.
On the third comment that we need push in , where it given an error 92 or something like that, I dint got that.
Tried many times and then it became a "big" for me.
We all are born not experts in every field.
So before comenting pls try to know what's behind it
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

Lol it doesn't take an expert to read and take five mins..this is probably one if the easiest s off methods you'll see for awhile... You probably didn't set up your adb fastboot environment up right

a box of kittens said:
Lol it doesn't take an expert to read and take five mins..this is probably one if the easiest s off methods you'll see for awhile... You probably didn't set up your adb fastboot environment up right
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Changed my laptop and tried again.
Now I am S-OFF
THough I applied the same comments on three different machine.
4th Time it worked.
Now how to install this OTA updated which I have downlaoded

abhishek jain said:
Changed my laptop and tried again.
Now I am S-OFF
THough I applied the same comments on three different machine.
4th Time it worked.
Now how to install this OTA updated which I have downlaoded
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Anyone to help me out in this case:
I am S OFF
Rooted
Unlocked bootloader
AT&T HOX on non AT&T network
631 mb update.zip
Looking top update

Rename file update.zip and copy to internal storage.
Reboot to bootloader and enter recovery.
Push power+ vol up when recovery screen appears to enter recovery dialog.
Ignore errors.
Select install from internal storage
Select update.zip
Phone will reboot a couple of times.

iElvis said:
Rename file update.zip and copy to internal storage.
Reboot to bootloader and enter recovery.
Push power+ vol up when recovery screen appears to enter recovery dialog.
Ignore errors.
Select install from internal storage
Select update.zip
Phone will reboot a couple of times.
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I tried this method couple of time before : unlocking, rooting and S-off ing
In this case , do i need to relock my bootloader and stock recovery?
If yes, where can i find stock recovery, i have deleted it.

By "i deleted it" do you mean you installed a custom recovery? If so, yes you need to get stock recovery back on.
Only way I know of to reinstall stock recovery is to run the 2.20 ruu. Since you're s-off, you don't need to relock; just run it.

iElvis said:
By "i deleted it" do you mean you installed a custom recovery? If so, yes you need to get stock recovery back on.
Only way I know of to reinstall stock recovery is to run the 2.20 ruu. Since you're s-off, you don't need to relock; just run it.
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I am not a techie but as far as i know, i have not installed a custom recovery.
I did TWRP tool kit, rooting and unlocking bootloader.
How can see if i am custom recovery or stock

abhishek jain said:
I am not a techie but as far as i know, i have not installed a custom recovery.
I did TWRP tool kit, rooting and unlocking bootloader.
How can see if i am custom recovery or stock
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You probably have a custom recovery. Reboot to bootloader and select recovery and see what you get. If it's TWRP, you'll get a teamwin splash screen and then some options. Stock recovery will just show a screen with a green circle.

iElvis said:
You probably have a custom recovery. Reboot to bootloader and select recovery and see what you get. If it's TWRP, you'll get a teamwin splash screen and then some options. Stock recovery will just show a screen with a green circle.
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Then I have custome recovery.
Could you gimme a link for stock recovery image

I do not know if one is available. I have never seen one posted. Running a ruu will put it back on.

iElvis said:
I do not know if one is available. I have never seen one posted. Running a ruu will put it back on.
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Yes now i have got my phone updated with the OTA update

abhishek jain said:
Yes now i have got my phone updated with the OTA update
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Please click "Thanks" if anyone in the thread helped you.

iElvis said:
Please click "Thanks" if anyone in the thread helped you.
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I have already done that.
And now in case anyone needs help, i can help those people out.
Coz the method is simple, but it is not at all explained clearly in any of the threads.
It has come in bit and pieces.

I have noticed one thing.
That after installing the update and again unlockin the bootloader and rooting, I am not able to see "TAMPERED" being written in the boatloader.
Also, now when I am rooted and also have SU permission, I m not able to switch on my WiFi tether with the files mentioned in the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1677261

The "TAMPERED" flag goes away when you're s-off and flash a new hboot.
I believe wifi tether is blocked on the new AT&T base. You can flash a custom rom on the 3.17 base and it should work.

[GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting, and Wiretrick-Free S-OFF for Beginners

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:
{
"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"
}
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.
​
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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.

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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

rzr86 said:
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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