about s-off? - HTC Sensation

do i need s-off in flashing roms. can't i just flash a rom with twrp then flash the kernel with fastboot. because i've flashed cm 11 on my friend's sensation xe and all are force close

klark231 said:
do i need s-off in flashing roms. can't i just flash a rom with twrp then flash the kernel with fastboot. because i've flashed cm 11 on my friend's sensation xe and all are force close
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no you don't need S-OFF for flashing roms
but you have to do an extra step after flashing the rom
to flash the boot.img via fastboot command
or install 4ext recovery and before flashing the rom enable smartflash from 4ext

rzr86 said:
no you don't need S-OFF for flashing roms
but you have to do an extra step after flashing the rom
to flash the boot.img via fastboot command
or install 4ext recovery and before flashing the rom enable smartflash from 4ext
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yes i know that part. about fastboot. hmmm i've found the solution but thanks. anyways. it turns out that the apps force close when there is no sdcard. yeah literally when there is no sdcard. browser, mms and some apps won't work :V

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Sensation XE stuck on HTC logo

Hello
I got a sensation xe with this details:
unlocked
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
eMMC-boot
Mar 2 2012, 18:14:34
my cid: J__15
have 4EXT recovery (1.0.0.5!)
need help please!
Hi
greetings
what made your phone stuck at htc screen?
if you where trying to install a custom
go here first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Really i don,t know!!
I got the phone with this problem.
kokom1 said:
Really i don,t know!!
I got the phone with this problem.
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then the only you have to do is flash a rom
and before flashing the rom enable smartflash from 4ext
follow the guide as suggested previously
which rom should i use?
when i try to flash the phone in fastboot mode with this one:
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
i got an error: Security fails & update fails
kokom1 said:
which rom should i use?
when i try to flash the phone in fastboot mode with this one:
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
i got an error: Security fails & update fails
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a ruu brings the device into 100% stock as you bought it
in order to run the ruu you have first to relock your bootloader
that's why you have that error
but do you have a specific reason to use a ruu.exe?
if not then go to mike's thread in development section and download the rom
there is the stock or ARHD rom which is the closest to the stock
the rom it can be flashed from the recovery
and before flashing enable smartflash
rzr86 said:
a ruu brings the device into 100% stock as you bought it
in order to run the ruu you have first to relock your bootloader
that's why you have that error
but do you have a specific reason to use a ruu.exe?
if not then go to mike's thread in development section and download the rom
there is the stock or ARHD rom which is the closest to the stock
the rom it can be flashed from the recovery
and before flashing enable smartflash
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the bootloader is unlocked already.
which zip file should i flash from recovery?
relocked bootloader and tried to flash this
RUU-Pyramid-LE-ICS-35-hTC-Asia-WWE-3.33.707.106-Radio-11.76A.3504.00U-11.24A.3504.31-M-release-268334-signed.exe
cuz i don,t know what the zip file should i use and get error with CID
problem solved!
thank you all.
First of all i re-unlocked the bootloader from HTCDEV.
then enable the smartflash from 4ext recovery menu.
then downloaded this file: Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_7.2.zip and put it on sdcard.
then install it from sdcard.
then i flashed the boot after flashing.
now it works.
kokom1 said:
problem solved!
thank you all.
First of all i re-unlocked the bootloader from HTCDEV.
then enable the smartflash from 4ext recovery menu.
then downloaded this file: Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_7.2.zip and put it on sdcard.
then install it from sdcard.
then i flashed the boot after flashing.
now it works.
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that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
rzr86 said:
that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
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thank you very much for ur help.
i flash boot.img cuz after i flash the zip from recovery stuck on the HTC logo.
:good:
rzr86 said:
that kind of zip i was talking about
but there was no need to flash the boot.img
smartflash is doing exactly the same job
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Dear Thanks alot it worked for me...:good:

[Q] Need HELP!

My device HTC Sensation
HBoot: 1.27.0000
Firmware: 3.33.401.53
Rooted
S-ON
The problem is I tried to flash a custom ROM (Viper, MIUI etc) but all of them get stuck on the HTC Logo screen.
Currently I have no ROM installed, tried the RUU but always failed to find the correct version. Going S-OFF will help I guess but I can't get that done without a ROM installed.
What to do?
Ur s-on so u will need to flash the boot.img before/after u flash a rom.
Boot recovery
Full wipe
Flash rom
Boot straight into fastboot
Flash boot.img
Reboot
Click the sensation help thread in my sig, guides there.
jmcclue said:
Ur s-on so u will need to flash the boot.img before/after u flash a rom.
Boot recovery
Full wipe
Flash rom
Boot straight into fastboot
Flash boot.img
Reboot
Click the sensation help thread in my sig, guides there.
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Also, make sure you have smartflash enabled in 4EXT recovery.
Note: 4EXT recovery is required for s-on users. Also, don't forget to wipe all partitions before changing ROMs.
Sent from my Ouya
kamranyusuf said:
My device HTC Sensation
HBoot: 1.27.0000
Firmware: 3.33.401.53
Rooted
S-ON
The problem is I tried to flash a custom ROM (Viper, MIUI etc) but all of them get stuck on the HTC Logo screen.
Currently I have no ROM installed, tried the RUU but always failed to find the correct version. Going S-OFF will help I guess but I can't get that done without a ROM installed.
What to do?
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After flashing proper boot.img either manually or via 4ext recovery, if your phone still gets stuck on splash screen/bootanimation, WAIT ATLEST 10 mins. First boot always takes longer.
Happy to help.

Can't install any custom Roms....

.....because I've got Hboot 1.27
Tried, but just stuck in boot loop etc.
I've unlocked etc....but nothing works for s-off...the tool says device not supported etc.
Can someone help me out with sensation z710e?
need s-off, but cant do it.....been trying for hours.
thanks
Matt
matthew33 said:
.....because I've got Hboot 1.27
Tried, but just stuck in boot loop etc.
I've unlocked etc....but nothing works for s-off...the tool says device not supported etc.
Can someone help me out with sensation z710e?
need s-off, but cant do it.....been trying for hours.
thanks
Matt
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You CAN flash roms with hboot 1.27 and S-ON.
The most likely reason for a bootloop is incorrect boot.img
Either flash roms using 4ext SmartFlash
Or manually flash boot.img via
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
matthew33 said:
.....because I've got Hboot 1.27
Tried, but just stuck in boot loop etc.
I've unlocked etc....but nothing works for s-off...the tool says device not supported etc.
Can someone help me out with sensation z710e?
need s-off, but cant do it.....been trying for hours.
thanks
Matt
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Look here for flashing ROMs with s-on:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25587345
Look here for s-off(unlocked bootloader):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25202517
Sent from my Ouya
Far_SighT said:
You CAN flash roms with hboot 1.27 and S-ON.
The most likely reason for a bootloop is incorrect boot.img
Either flash roms using 4ext SmartFlash
Or manually flash boot.img via
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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I've downloaded viper rom 1.6.3.....do i have to locate a certain file/folder from the extracted rom in order to flash it?
Matt
matthew33 said:
I've downloaded viper rom 1.6.3.....do i have to locate a certain file/folder from the extracted rom in order to flash it?
Matt
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IF you have 4ext recovery (enable smartflash), perform a full wipe (after backup) and flash.
ELSE, extract boot.img from your rom, boot into fastboot and use
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img

Please help urgent my Phone is stuck in a bootloop and i cant fix it!!!

Hello please help I have the HTC Sensation Xe and my phone is stcuk in a bootloop.
my phone details
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
EMMC-BOOT
MAR 2 2012,18:14:34
I have 4EXT recovery. when i went to flash a rom it went into a bootloop before i flashed the rom i wiped cash and dalvik cash i also wiped data and formatted all partitions except sd card i then enabled smart flash. I have tried to flash other roms with no luck i have also tried to recover an old backup but that isn't working. Please Help.
REALMZY said:
Hello please help I have the HTC Sensation Xe and my phone is stcuk in a bootloop.
my phone details
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
EMMC-BOOT
MAR 2 2012,18:14:34
I have 4EXT recovery. when i went to flash a rom it went into a bootloop before i flashed the rom i wiped cash and dalvik cash i also wiped data and formatted all partitions except sd card i then enabled smart flash. I have tried to flash other roms with no luck i have also tried to recover an old backup but that isn't working. Please Help.
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which rom did you try to flash?
also enable smartflash exactly before flashing the new rom
rzr86 said:
which rom did you try to flash?
also enable smartflash exactly before flashing the new rom
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i tried to flash CM 11 KitKat the Albino one. i have tried enabling smartflash and then installing the rom but i have had no luck i have tried to flash other roms and it still isnt working i keep getting a bootloop with the htc logo on it.
REALMZY said:
i tried to flash CM 11 KitKat the Albino one. i have tried enabling smartflash and then installing the rom but i have had no luck i have tried to flash other roms and it still isnt working i keep getting a bootloop with the htc logo on it.
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make sure you have latest 4ext recovery 1.0.0.6 RC1 and now after smart flash try to flash the boot.img from pc here is guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"
Mile_zdr said:
make sure you have latest 4ext recovery 1.0.0.6 RC1 and now after smart flash try to flash the boot.img from pc here is guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"
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ok i will try it now but since im a noob it may take awhile
Mile_zdr said:
make sure you have latest 4ext recovery 1.0.0.6 RC1 and now after smart flash try to flash the boot.img from pc here is guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"
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i cant control my phone in adb it says there is no devices connected please help
REALMZY said:
i cant control my phone in adb it says there is no devices connected please help
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You booted into bootloader? Make sure you use fastboot and not adb command.
Sajito said:
You booted into bootloader? Make sure you use fastboot and not adb command.
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yes i am in bootloader when i click on fastboot it just closes it self
Sajito said:
You booted into bootloader? Make sure you use fastboot and not adb command.
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how do i use fastboot? on my phone it says FASTBOOT USB
Mile_zdr said:
make sure you have latest 4ext recovery 1.0.0.6 RC1 and now after smart flash try to flash the boot.img from pc here is guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"
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i cant find a kernel file but i can find the boot.img file should i just go ahead and flash this?
REALMZY said:
i cant find a kernel file but i can find the boot.img file should i just go ahead and flash this?
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YESSSSSSSSSS Thank you soooooooooo much it has been fixed
Well seems like you found out. :good:

My Sensation won't boot after flashing MIUI V5 4.2.14

I'm on HBOOT 1.27.00000 and S-ON.
Now I've just flashed MIUI v5 4.2.14 and it won't boot after restart.
It stays at the HTC white screen.
Is there anyone kind enough to guide me how to properly install MIUI, or, at least back to the stock rom?
I'm desperately needing help here :crying:
Taetsu21 said:
I'm on HBOOT 1.27.00000 and S-ON.
Now I've just flashed MIUI v5 4.2.14 and it won't boot after restart.
It stays at the HTC white screen.
Is there anyone kind enough to guide me how to properly install MIUI, or, at least back to the stock rom?
I'm desperately needing help here :crying:
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what recovery do you have?
rzr86 said:
what recovery do you have?
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I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0
if that helps..
Taetsu21 said:
I'm on ClockworkMod Recovery v5.0.2.0
if that helps..
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Change the recovery to 4ext latest 1.0.0.6 rc1 ,format everything except sd card from recovery after that enable smartflash and flash Rom,if doesn't boot up again you'll need to flash boot.img from pc via fastboot
Sent from my HTCSensation using xda app-developers app
Mile_zdr said:
Change the recovery to 4ext latest 1.0.0.6 rc1 ,format everything except sd card from recovery after that enable smartflash and flash Rom,if doesn't boot up again you'll need to flash boot.img from pc via fastboot
Sent from my HTCSensation using xda app-developers app
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I finally figured it out.
After flashing the rom, have to flash the boot.img (inside the rom zip file) as well, using the command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now I'm able to boot into MIUI and enjoy the new rom!
I never have to do this extra step with flashing my Desire HD, not sure why it doesn't work this time.
Anyway, thanks for your help
Taetsu21 said:
I finally figured it out.
After flashing the rom, have to flash the boot.img (inside the rom zip file) as well, using the command:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Now I'm able to boot into MIUI and enjoy the new rom!
I never have to do this extra step with flashing my Desire HD, not sure why it doesn't work this time.
Anyway, thanks for your help
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because on S-ON devices boot partition is still protected
rzr86 said:
because on S-ON devices boot partition is still protected
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So I don't really need S-OFF to flash any custom roms that I want right?
I will just have to take the extra step of flashing boot.img..
Because I can't seem to work out S-OFF on my sensation despite whole afternoon of hard-works.
Is there an easy way to S-OFF sensation other than the paper-clip hack?
Taetsu21 said:
So I don't really need S-OFF to flash any custom roms that I want right?
I will just have to take the extra step of flashing boot.img..
Because I can't seem to work out S-OFF on my sensation despite whole afternoon of hard-works.
Is there an easy way to S-OFF sensation other than the paper-clip hack?
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no need to S-OFF for flashing custom roms
and unfortunately there is no other way except wire trick
but you can always flash 4ext recovery and avoid the extra step for boot.img

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