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[SOLVED] Rooting a Factory-S-OFF'ed Desire S (need assistance)

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
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App

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.
_______________________________________​
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

Bootloader unlocked, what next?

Hi everyone,
I would like to install a custom ROM onto my HTC Desire S but I can't seem to find a guide that I can understand. I do have some experience in flashing a LG Arena if that would help.
Anyway, I have unlocked my bootloader with the official HTC tool yesterday and I have a bit of a problem.
If I want to S-OFF my phone with Revolutionary, I can't select my current HBOOT version (2.00.0002 or so).
My question is; what do I do next?
Thanks in advance
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

I'm pretty sure there are other ways to s-off now. If you do a search you should find them. But I'm not even sure if you need s-off to install roms if you have unlocked the bootloader
Sent from my DesireS using xda premium

You cannot S-Off with hboot 2.00.0002 (at least there's no way I saw here). You can though downgrade the hboot to 0.98.0000 following the steps in THIS guide, then you can S-Off with Revolutionary.
Even you decide not to downgrade, you should still be able to flash ROMs following the instructions from another topic (all credits should go to Skanob):
Originally Posted by Skanob
You should be able to change your recovery without any problem if your s-off or unlocked 2.xx.xx hboot s-on.
1. Get 4ext recovery.img
2. connect phone on fastboot
3. In cmd use these command to push the recovery image:
fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery.img (<- should be directory of 4ext recovery image)
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you should have 4ext recovery.
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Once you have 4EXT Recovery installed, just reboot in recovery and flash the ROM you want

Alright, that helps me a lot! But don't I have to root my phone before I'll be able to install a custom ROM?
EDIT // If I browse to the 4ext website, I cannot download the .img but I can download the app, although it says that it can only be used on S-OFF devices. Where can I get this image file and how do I apply it to my phone? I'm very confused right now.
EDIT // When I was browsing through my Downloads folder, I saw a folder "4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_bravo" that contained a file "recovery.img". I've used this earlier to unlock my bootloader. Can I use this one in Recovery as well?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

You can also just obtain temporary root using for example the zergRush exploit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916

Nilscollection said:
Alright, that helps me a lot! But don't I have to root my phone before I'll be able to install a custom ROM?...
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No you don't need root at that point. With the method described by Skanob you can flash 4EXT Recovery and after that you can flash a rooted ROM (all ROMs here at XDA are rooted anyways)
Nilscollection said:
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EDIT // If I browse to the 4ext website, I cannot download the .img but I can download the app, although it says that it can only be used on S-OFF devices. Where can I get this image file and how do I apply it to my phone? I'm very confused right now.
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Sorry cause I was not very clear from the beginning. I don't find it right now, there was a 4EXT flashable zip somewhere from which you could extract the recovery.img file. You can download THIS file (credits goes to caelli) then perform the following:
1. Rename file to PG88IMG.ZIP and place it on the root of your sdcard
2. Boot with vol down + power
3. Wait till the image is recognized (PG88IMG.ZIP is the standard name for radio images and system will recognize and try to flash it)
4. Press vol down for YES (to flash it)
5. Reboot (it'll ask you to press vol down or up for reboot)
After having that flashed, either enter recovery via powerup with vol down pressed and choosing Recovery from boot menu or by issuing on the computer adb reboot recovery command (with phone connected with USB cable). Either ways you'll end up in recovery from where you can flash a rooted ROM of your choice.
As alternative, you can extract the recovery.img from this zip file and follow the instructions that I've give to you in the previous post.
Nilscollection said:
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EDIT // When I was browsing through my Downloads folder, I saw a folder "4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_bravo" that contained a file "recovery.img". I've used this earlier to unlock my bootloader. Can I use this one in Recovery as well?
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That is the file you should find though I don't know if it'll work. The one I've linked above works for Desire S since it was used by one of the members (you can find his post in the same topic where Skanob gives the instructions).
Good luck...

Well, it's been a while and I haven't get a single step closer to installing a custom ROM.
This website says that unlocking the bootloader also makes you perm root, is that true?
Anyway, I've tried rooting my phone using this guide but as soon as I press "root", SuperOneClick freezes and I can't do anything any more.
{
"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"
}
Can someone please help me with this?

Nilscollection said:
Well, it's been a while and I haven't get a single step closer to installing a custom ROM.
This website says that unlocking the bootloader also makes you perm root, is that true?
Anyway, I've tried rooting my phone using this guide but as soon as I press "root", SuperOneClick freezes and I can't do anything any more.
Can someone please help me with this?
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No need, download the 4ext app, start it, go to online upgrade.
Choose the latest touch version (i would recommend it, but you can choose whatever you like) and hit download only.
Copy the received recovery.img to your pc and flash it at the commandline with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
.
Now you have a recovery.
Download the ROM you like and flash it with recovery.
Reboot to bootloader (no normal reboot in between, it's the last option in 4ext).
Flash the boot.img from the downloaded rom zip with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Swyped from my Desire S far away from my PC (maybe)

Tectas said:
No need, download the 4ext app, start it, go to online upgrade.
Choose the latest touch version (i would recommend it, but you can choose whatever you like) and hit download only.
Copy the received recovery.img to your pc and flash it at the commandline with
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
.
Now you have a recovery.
Download the ROM you like and flash it with recovery.
Reboot to bootloader (no normal reboot in between, it's the last option in 4ext).
Flash the boot.img from the downloaded rom zip with
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Swyped from my Desire S far away from my PC (maybe)
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How do I flash this exactly? Where do I put "fastboot flash boot boot.img", or are these the options when in recovery mode?
EDIT // When I try to upgrade in 4EXT, it says I have to install BusyBox first. BusyBox then says I don't have my phone rooted. What should I do now? I have the free version of 4EXT, if that helps.

Nilscollection said:
How do I flash this exactly? Where do I put "fastboot flash boot boot.img", or are these the options when in recovery mode?
EDIT // When I try to upgrade in 4EXT, it says I have to install BusyBox first. BusyBox then says I don't have my phone rooted. What should I do now? I have the free version of 4EXT, if that helps.
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Ok, another way, download the Android sdk and instal it.
When your finished open a terminal and type adb devices, if your device is shown as combination of letters and digits your good to go, otherwise download htc sync, instal it and afterwards uninstall it (it's just for the drivers, they won't be removed at uninstall).
Download the attached recovery.img, reboot your device to bootloader and attach it to pc.
Open a terminal and execute the recovery command (make sure you are in the folder where the img file is).
Afterwards boot to recovery flash the ROM and the boot img.
Here is the recovery.img
Pls tell me when you downloaded it, because i will delete the link afterwards.
Swyped from my Desire S far away from my PC (maybe)

Tectas said:
Ok, another way, download the Android sdk and instal it.
When your finished open a terminal and type adb devices, if your device is shown as combination of letters and digits your good to go, otherwise download htc sync, instal it and afterwards uninstall it (it's just for the drivers, they won't be removed at uninstall).
Download the attached recovery.img, reboot your device to bootloader and attach it to pc.
Open a terminal and execute the recovery command (make sure you are in the folder where the img file is).
Afterwards boot to recovery flash the ROM and the boot img.
Here is the recovery.img http://db.tt/9lvfKV7n
Pls tell me when you downloaded it, because i will delete the link afterwards.
Swyped from my Desire S far away from my PC (maybe)
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I downloaded it! I'll try it now. Thanks a lot!
EDIT // I got into 4EXT Recovery, now what? Should I put my desired ROM onto my SD-card?

Since you unlocked with htcdev, you need to flash the boot.img of your desired ROM separately. You have to do this each time you install a new ROM.
on your PC, extract the boot.img from your ROM file. put both ROM file (probably zip) and the boot.img on your Sd card. (You might create an extra folder for stuff like that on your SD card)
Get into recovery, make backup and wipe and format all. (not SD card
Then choose "flash zip from Sd card"when you're in recovery and flash the ROM first, second the boot.img.
Reboot your phone and you're done.
Edit: try endymion 3.4
Sent by my fingers to your head.

eyahl said:
Since you unlocked with htcdev, you need to flash the boot.img of your desired ROM separately. You have to do this each time you install a new ROM.
on your PC, extract the boot.img from your ROM file. put both ROM file (probably zip) and the boot.img on your Sd card. (You might create an extra folder for stuff like that on your SD card)
Get into recovery, make backup and wipe and format all. (not SD card
Then choose "flash zip from Sd card"when you're in recovery and flash the ROM first, second the boot.img.
Reboot your phone and you're done.
Edit: try endymion 3.4
Sent by my fingers to your head.
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Alright, gonna try. Let's hope this works!

I'm pretty sure you'll be happy... Post your result here
The phone might take some minutes for the first boot. just be patient
Sent by my fingers to your head.

eyahl said:
I'm pretty sure you'll be happy... Post your result here
The phone might take some minutes for the first boot. just be patient
Sent by my fingers to your head.
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Could that be like +5 minutes?

Nilscollection said:
Could that be like +5 minutes?
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Yep. For me it took once about fifteen minutes.
Just.be.patient.
Sent by my fingers to your head.

eyahl said:
Yep. For me it took once about fifteen minutes.
Just.be.patient.
Sent by my fingers to your head.
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Nope, just had to flash the boot.img as well! ICS works all great now, I love it!
Thank you SO MUCH for your time / effort, all of you

Nilscollection said:
Nope, just had to flash the boot.img as well! ICS works all great now, I love it!
Thank you SO MUCH for your time / effort, all of you
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well, we told you very often to do so:
Tectas said:
Download the ROM you like and flash it with recovery.
Reboot to bootloader (no normal reboot in between, it's the last option in 4ext).
Flash the boot.img from the downloaded rom
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Tectas said:
Afterwards boot to recovery flash the ROM and the boot img.
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eyahl said:
flash the ROM first, second the boot.img.
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and its written in so many guides...
anyways, always happy to help, have fun with flashing roms, and dont forget to backup everytime...

eyahl said:
well, we told you very often to do so:
and its written in so many guides...
anyways, always happy to help, have fun with flashing roms, and dont forget to backup everytime...
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Indeed, I guess I skipped it in excitement. But hey, it worked in the end!
I'm really glad you all helped me!

[Q] Help, boot loop here?

I wanted to flash to ARHD 6.3
This is my first time.. I managed to S off.. But then the bootloop began after I flashed PG58IMG.zip via fastboot.
Step 1. To S-OFF your Sensation - (You do not need to do this if you have S-off already or done this before) - WORKING NOW for TMOUS users
Visit
download the application for your operating System. AND EXTRACT IT TO A FOLDER
YOU MAY NEED TO DISABLE YOUR ANTIVIRUS PROGRAM- Norton is flagging up Revolutionary as a Virus when it isn't
IMPORTANT
Fill out the form under the download links with your OS, Device, Hboot Version and Serial number. This will give your beta key to enable you to S - OFF. Make a note of this.
How To get your Hboot Version - 3 methods below
1. [/url] and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
4. With the phone switched on (not in HBOOT, just the regular home screen), plug in your USB cable and select HTC sync mode.(IGNORE any warning messages on your phone telling you it cannot find HTC Sync )
5. Launch revolutionary.exe. It should detect the phone and ask for your beta key. Type it (BE CAREFUL, as its case sensitive) or copy and paste it in.
If Revolutionary fails to find your phone verify you have all the drivers installed, try disk drive mode or charging mode (Linux users can use disk drive mode. Confirmed to be working by others)
6. Once you have entered your beta key correctly, follow any on screen prompts or actions from revolutionary and wait for it to S-Off,
7. You're done. Your Device will Successfully have S-OFF....if it hangs on method 3 and doesn't S-Off. See post 2 below for solutions.
IF REVOLUTIONARY SAYS FAILED YOUR PHONE IS NOT SUPPORTED. Go back and check hboot using the methods above. some users are told its failed and they still have S off now. If you have S-off your hboot will now be 1.17.1011 and revolutionary will tell you now your device is not supported
8. Revolutionary will now ask you to Install clockwork recovery mod after S OFF. Type N and install it manually below (the recovery provided is v4.0.1.4 doesn't charge when device is switched off, the one below v5.0.0.1 does charge)
9. Your Device now is S-off.
To install clockwork recovery for the sensation. Follow step 2!
STEP 2. To INSTALL Recovery - v5.0.0.8
1. Download recovery v5.0.0.8 for the Sensation HERE: or Multiupload
2. Copy the PG58IMG file into the Root folder of your SD card (The main Folder of your Memory Card)
3. Turn off your phone FUlly and reboot into the Bootloader/HBOOT screen (see post above on how to get to hboot screen)
4. Press Volume up to Accept when it asks" Do you want to start the update"
5. Press Power Off to Reboot back to android after installation is successful (normal screen with homescreen)
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I got stuck at step 2.5.. Pls help me out. Actually I used to flash ROM for i9000 a couple of times but for sensation this is my first time. I'm using sensation unlocked. I lived in Malaysia so most probably its asians version.

ethanmars said:
I wanted to flash to ARHD 6.3
This is my first time.. I managed to S off.. But then the bootloop began after I flashed PG58IMG.zip via fastboot.
I got stuck at step 2.5.. Pls help me out. Actually I used to flash ROM for i9000 a couple of times but for sensation this is my first time. I'm using sensation unlocked. I lived in Malaysia so most probably its asians version.
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Hi,
Try loading 5.0.2.0 HERE
Then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0

thank you so much for your reply!
i've downloaded that. Now how do i install it? fastboot only accept .zip files right? or is the instruction is in the 2nd link you gave me?

ethanmars said:
thank you so much for your reply!
i've downloaded that. Now how do i install it? fastboot only accept .zip files right? or is the instruction is in the 2nd link you gave me?
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Hi,
Just rename 5.0.2.0 to PG58IMG.zip
Power off
Power on holding volume- and power button.
When it has finished,delete PG58IMG.zip

malybru said:
Hi,
Just rename 5.0.2.0 to PG58IMG.zip
Power off
Power on holding volume- and power button.
When it has finished,delete PG58IMG.zip
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just pressed thanks, hehe..
i was wandering alone while waiting for your reply n managed to install ext4 touch recovery.. lol.. but still bootloop when pressed reboot.
now I wanna know will the 5.0.2.0 help me to access android again coz i haven't backup my contacts n sms yet..
let's say the answer is no, will it help if i make a nandroid backup now? or is it too late considering i cant access android anymore?

ethanmars said:
just pressed thanks, hehe..
i was wandering alone while waiting for your reply n managed to install ext4 touch recovery.. lol.. but still bootloop when pressed reboot.
now I wanna know will the 5.0.2.0 help me to access android again coz i haven't backup my contacts n sms yet..
let's say the answer is no, will it help if i make a nandroid backup now? or is it too late considering i cant access android anymore?
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Hi,
Lesson for the future...
Always backup(nandroid,Titanium Backup,google) BEFORE starting anything major.
If you have 4EXT installed,then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0

malybru said:
Hi,
Lesson for the future...
Always backup(nandroid,Titanium Backup,google) BEFORE starting anything major.
If you have 4EXT installed,then follow THIS GUIDE to install 6.3.0
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thanks again ..
so that means there's no way to access my phone like it was before eh?
btw, i thought it wasnt anything major coz it was just gaining an s off n then installing recovery.. then this happened.. i dont know what went wrong.. hmm
so i shall proceed with installing 6.3.0 since its like the only option i have left i believe?

ethanmars said:
thanks again ..
so that means there's no way to access my phone like it was before eh?
btw, i thought it wasnt anything major coz it was just gaining an s off n then installing recovery.. then this happened.. i dont know what went wrong.. hmm
so i shall proceed with installing 6.3.0 since its like the only option i have left i believe?
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Hi,
Just as a matter of interest.
Do you still have a PG58IMG.zip on your sd card?
If so ,delete it.
Then it may boot into your ROM...

malybru said:
Hi,
Just as a matter of interest.
Do you still have a PG58IMG.zip on your sd card?
If so ,delete it.
Then it may boot into your ROM...
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oh i've read that as well so i have deleted it manually by using sd adapter.. then reinserted it back n tried to boot normally.. but to no avail.. what's the root cause of this eh?
when i gained s off, i still can boot into my ROM.. however disaster happens when i flashed the .zip files obtained as per instructions..
oh but directly after i've flashed it, i didn't remove the .zip files n tried to immediately reboot into ROM.. does this make a difference?

ethanmars said:
oh i've read that as well so i have deleted it manually by using sd adapter.. then reinserted it back n tried to boot normally.. but to no avail.. what's the root cause of this eh?
when i gained s off, i still can boot into my ROM.. however disaster happens when i flashed the .zip files obtained as per instructions..
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Hi,
Did you complete the s-off thread by rooting and getting SuperCID?

malybru said:
Hi,
Did you complete the s-off thread by rooting and getting SuperCID?
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good question..
immediately after s off, i boot into my ROM and tried to install busybox and other apps that requires superuser or root but failed and stating that my device was still not rooted..
so i proceed to install a recovery (in this case its ext4 recovery) but failed to find a .zip installer (but managed to find the .apk and .img version but afraid to proceed considering the extension wasn't the same as per guide's PG5...ZIP). so i tried to simply install cwm as per stated in the guide. coz i know after recovery is installed, only then i would be able to install the su zip files.
then it boot looped.. n here we are trying to shoot all of these troubles.. XD
and if my understanding was wrong, pls correct me. thanks!
only after you sent me the links i managed to install ext4 recovery via a much easier method using cmd.exe..
n that also means that i wasn't even able to follow through the supercid part of the guide..

ethanmars said:
good question..
immediately after s off, i boot into my ROM and tried to install busybox and other apps that requires superuser or root but failed and stating that my device was still not rooted..
so i proceed to install a recovery (in this case its ext4 recovery) but failed to find a .zip installer (but managed to find the .apk and .img version but afraid to proceed considering the extension wasn't the same as per guide's PG5...ZIP). so i tried to simply install cwm as per stated in the guide. coz i know after recovery is installed, only then i would be able to install the su zip files.
then it boot looped.. n here we are trying to shoot all of these troubles.. XD
and if my understanding was wrong, pls correct me. thanks!
only after you sent me the links i managed to install ext4 recovery via a much easier method using cmd.exe..
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Hi,
I follow THIS GUIDE
If you have 4EXT installed ,then you should be able to boot into recovery and make a nandroid,then root,then supercid...

malybru said:
Hi,
I follow THIS GUIDE
If you have 4EXT installed ,then you should be able to boot into recovery and make a nandroid,then root,then supercid...
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wait a moment, i dont know if things are making more sense to me but, is it possible that this was caused by a wrong firmware? i just figured out my cid and its htc_044 and there are 4 different version of firmware for this cid, so should i try each of it until my phone boots to my original ROM?
Update: Oh God, I'm in such a relief! Thank God it works now. I flashed the firmware 1.17 n now am able to boot back into my ROM. Now i'm gonna get things backed up n will proceed. phew thanks so much for helping me out. The cause was maybe the zip files werent compatible with mine. So i check my cid n mid, n downloaded what might be the original one. so now its fixed..

Radio Downgrade failure???

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.
:good::good::good::good::good:
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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.
:good:

[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.

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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